UMASS/AMHERST 312066 0347 8313 7 W^f^' ifSPv^-' ^i^-'- liiiiiii; liil "' '.:(■' ■■■!!> 'r iiiii^^fi'i?;"' ■'■' UMflnniAv i// 'i V 'i-.'i'r 'If it''-; itCh.f ,■. LIBRARY OF THE MASSACHUSETTS AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE L o I Jjegfi,. . - A LLiQ.ds. ^^n-T'tt!?^ c_op. c. tePlll^TmEriT OF FliOl^CdllTOIlH INDEX TO L 3^ v'^. +3 VOLUME XLIII, 1917 The Florists' Exchange Embracing the 26 Issues from January 6 to June 30, inclusive ILLUSTRATED ARTICLES ARE MARKED WITH AN (*) ASTERISK A Page Abbott. Charles E.. Notes on Estab- lishment of .■ ■ 313 Abies Kraseri. Notes on. 683;lasio- carpa. Notes on. '255; (Picea) cephalonica. Notes on. Toll; (Picea) pectinata. Notes on 1409 Abutilon Savitzii. Notes on, 1023; Sieboldii 36b Acacias. 81; Cultivating. Notes on. 659; for Cut Flowers. Best. Notes on. 191. 291; Notes on 158 Acer colchicuni rubrum. Notes on. 1147; Ginnala. Notes on. 759; ma- crophylluni. Notes on 77 Achinienes. Notes on 186 Acres This Year, No Idle 662 Adiantum Earleyense, '171; Fern, Dried. 1343; or Other Ferns, Notes on ^^^ Advertising. Co-operative National. 1092; St. Valentine's Day. 'ISg, 143. 148 Aesculus Hippocastanum. Double Flowering. Notes on *683 African Daisy. Notes on 291 Agriculture, Report of the Secre- tary of. 320; Secretary of. Needs $25;000.000 110* Alexander. J. K.. New Dahlia by..*1023 Alpha Floral Co.. Friendly Appeal by 'ISlb Alternantheras. Notes on 736 Althaeas. Variegated. Notes on 1257 Alyssum. Double. Notes on 735 Amaryllis in Georgia 915 Amateur, The True. 1258; What Constitutes an • . • 230 Amateurs'.' Who Are 26. 196 Amelanchier Botryapium. Notes on 683 American Association of Nursery- men 1322. 1464 American Carnation Convention. 81; Carnation Society. 26. 136. 204. 229. •314; Carnation Society. Decorated Dinner Tables at Show of. '327; Carnation Society. Exhibition Hall of. '314; Carnation Society. Front- ispiece to Menu Card of. *316; Carnation Society, Guests at Ban- quet of ■,',-.-'.'^ American Dahlia Society. 1154; Dahlia Society. Exhibitors at Flower Shows of. 440; Dahlia So- ciety's Bulletin 877 American Flag as a Bedding De- sign. 1258; Flag at Coney Island. N. Y. Monster. 1185; Flag in Bed- ding Plants, 1038, 1101; Flag. Plants for. Notes on. 1160; Fores- try Conference 33. 136 American Gladiolus Society 26 American Nursery Co., Profit-Shar- ing Plans Announced by, 242; Nur- serymen's Association Issues Call. President of 936 American Peony Society 1265 American Rose Annual 877 American Rose Society. 81, 114, 376, 1039, 1149, 1213, 1265. 1362. 1417; Attractive lUtlstration on Letter- heads of. '379: Garden with Dreer Exhibit of Roses *6S9 American Seed Trade Association, 9. •1026; Seed Trade Convention... 1189 American Sweet Pea Society, 257. 558. 619, 760. 1300 American Sweet Peas in England.. 619 Amherst. Floriculture at, 514. 630; Horticulture at. 190; Floricultural Year Booli of ''10 Amling. W. H., (Portrait) 5 Amniann. J. F. (Portrait) 5. 229 Amorpha fruticosa. Notes on ....125( Amsterdam. N. Y.. Show Day at.. ♦1098 Andromeda calyculata. Notes on. 617; mariana. Notes on 437 Annuals for Cut Flowers. Notes on. 1131; for Cut Flowers. The Twelve Best, by Joseph CostofE. 1241; to Grow, Desirable. Notes on 859 Anthony Co.. The. A New Spray Nozzle 146 Antirrhinum, Nelrose. Notes on.... 1023 Aquilegias. Notes on 115 Aralia spinosa and Others. Notes on 1307 Arbutus. Market Bunch of the Trail- ing '1415 Arctostaphylos Uva — Ursi. Notes on 23 Aristolochia Sipho. Notes on 27 Arsenical Poisons Scarce 1131 Asimina triloba. Notes on 1257 Asmus, George (Portrait) 5 Asparagus Bed, Starting an. Notes ^on. 1027; Culinary. Notes on. 1422; for Next Winter's Use. Notes on. ;r51395; from Seed. Notes on. 475; Industry in New Jersey. 473; plu- mosus. Universal Scarcity of, 446; Rust-Resistant. Notes on. 784; — Sprengeri. Notes on 171 ^Asters. Carnations and Poinsettias. "IHGrowing. Notes on. 475; Cross Fer- -— Utilization of. Notes on. 710: for In- door Culture. Notes on. 915; for the New York Market. Notes on. 1075; Indoor. Notes on. 291; Land for. Notes on. 504; Raising. 778; Notes on. 1075; Sown in August. Notes on 1395 Astor Hotel. Peggy O'Neil on Roof of '1073 Page Atlanta. Ga.. Fire at 1204 Atropa Belladonna J»° Aucuba japonica. Notes on loui Azalea nudiHora. Notes on. 1147; oc- cidentale and Its Color Forms 102 ,\zaleas. Notes on b-'° B Backyard Gardening ....■■ ■■ ■■ 808 Bailey's Cyclopedia. Completion of. 98 ( Baltiniorean .Visits New York 830 Basket. A Plain .... J^ Baskets. Hanging. Notes on ....... 10^3 Baum. Chas. L. (Portrait). 6; Estab- lishment, House of Carnation Dr. Sam at *1161 BaVberry. Transplanting. Notes on. 956 Bay Trees. Boxwood and. Notes on, 7"35; Trees With Scale. Notes on. 858 Beans. 62; Dangerous Imported. 1449- Notes on, 1079; Planting Field, Notes on. 1295; Weevily. Notes on 1095 Bearberry. The, Notes on 639 Bechtl's Flowering Crab. Notes on. 821 Bedding Plants. Soil for. Notes on, 1343- Season. On the Threshold of the. '1185; Season This Year Will Last Longer Than Usual. 1295; Stock. Additional Space for, 115; Stock. Notes on. 595; Stock. Sea- sonable Notes on. 1075; Stock Temperature. Notes on 9lti Beech. Hedges of. Notes on, 821; Weeping, in Winter, Notes on... 265 Beet Seed. No Shortage in . . . 294 Begonia corallina Lucerne. Notes on •1343; Gloire de Lorraine. •59; Chatelaine. Notes on, 1243; for Winter Flowering. Tuberous. Notes on. 222; in Paper Pots. Notes on. 1160; Notes on. ''. ,;3o; Tuberous Rooted, Notes on, 415, 1295 Benthey & Co.. F. J.. Wreckage of Greenhouses of "»» Bermuda Onions and Potatoes . ... 918 Berry, Early Wonder and McDonald. Notes on 1095 P.ertermann's New Delivery Car... '991 Birches. Our Tree, Notes on 311 Birds and Shrubs, 313; Feed the. 518; Nest Fern. Hardiness of the. 933 Birnie. Miss Jean. Bride of D. B. Ji^Jjg^ 89 Blick. th'e'Pl'orist. Store Front of n469 Boddington Co.. Arthur T.. Exhibit of '774 Bogart. P. L.. Basket by •824 Bolgiano. F. W.. (Portrait) 1393 Bonnaffon Chrysanthemums from "Suckers" vs. "Tops." Notes on.. 171 Book News Monthly, Page on Flow^- ers from ■ • ■ 1 3 o ( Books — "The Book of the Peony by Mrs. Edward Harding. 808; The Book of the Peony, 1044; The Standard Cyclopedia of Horticul- ture 11^^ Boston Ferns. Notes on. 1075. 1243; June Outdoor Show at. '1293; Rose and Strawberry Show. 1426; Spring Flower Show. •7G2; Spring Show. 691; Spring Show Was a Record Success. 763; Great Show in June at ,-,■ v.' ; i?c7 Botanic Garden, Would Enlarge. ... 1467 Botanical Garden. University of „,„ Michigan. Ann Arbor "1259 Bouquet. Making an Up-to-Date Wedding, bv W. Guy King '827 Bouquets, Corsage, in Catchy Com- binations. Correct 1365 Boutonniere Bouquets of Valley. Gardenia, Rose. Carnation and Sweet Peas ..•14bS Bouvardias. Notes on. 185; Notes Qj^ 971, IdyS) Boxwood and Bay Trees, Notes on, 735; Notes on ...1395 Bradley. Mrs. C. Table Decoration ^y *881. 884 British' ' Import Regulations. 542; National Florists' .Association. 318; Wholesale Florists' Federa- tion ■'■'b Brooklyn Botanic Garden 1367 Browning. Edward W. Roof Garden of . . .' 693 Bulb and Plant Importations. Total Prohibition Advocated of all, 230. 353; Stock After Easter. Notes on. 869; Stock and the Retail Grower. 231; Stock. Notes on.... 475. 539. 659 Bulbs. Assessment as for All Other. 418; Backward Spring in the Land of. 1424; Forcing. Notes on. 504; from Holland. • 1190; Frozen. Treatment of. Notes on. A80; in a Greenhouse. Planting. Notes on. 7; in Cold Storage. 119: Should Be Grown in California. More 1205 Bungei. Catalna nana, Notes on.... 135 Burpee. David (Portrait). 1446; W. Atlee. Sweet Pea Snowstorm. •1342; Sweet Peas Up-to-date by. 234; Annual for 1917 by 120 Burt. Wm. D.. "Novelty in Seeds by 918 Burton. George. American Beauty Roses by, at National Rose Festi- Yai 'SOS Bush Fruits, Notes on 1161 Page Business and the War, 1149; Keep- ing Tab on the Pulse of Your, 1209; Man. Its Value to the. The Winning Personality. 441; Stick to 1308; Success. Recipes for, by G. D. Crain. Jr 323 Butler. O., How to Control the Snap- dragon Rust 353 Butternut. The (Juglans cineraria). Notes on 1307 Cabbage Growers' Meeting at Tully, 1080; Maggot, Notes on 1080 Cabbages, Notes on 920 Caladiums and Pennisetums. Notes on, 355; Fancy-leaved, Notes on. 595. 1243 ; Notes on 859 Calendulas, Candytuft and Stocks, Notes on, 231; Growing, Notes on 392 California Crops 542, 807 California Dahlia Growers' Associa- tion, 218: Dahlia Society. 661; Dahlia Society. Bulletin of the... 33 California Onion Seed in Bermuda, Use of 1134 Callas, Notes on 1 ; 1 Callicarpa americana. Notes on.... 1147 Caiodendron capensis. Notes on...*875 Calycanthus Horidus. The True, Notes on 875 Canada, Cut Flower Trade in.llOl; Increased Costs in 986 Canary Islands Potato Crop 975 Candytuft, Stocks and Calendulas, Notes on 231 Canna Roots in the Field, Planting, Notes on 504 Cannas. Notes on 59, 355, 915 Canning and Drying Vegetables, Notes on 1399 Canning. John (Portrait), 162; Flower Group, by *686 Canterbury Bells. Notes on.. 59. 356, 595 Carbone & Monte. Store of '937 Carnation Arawana. Notes on. *257; Bench, Electricity in a, 366; Cut- tings Diseased, Notes on. 1131; Doris, Notes on, •257; Plant Dis- eased, Notes on, 639: Radium, Notes on. •257; Soil, Notes on, 1343; "Yellows" 289, 509, 1214 Carnations and Wallflowers. Notes on 116: Asters and Poinsettias, Growing, Notes on. 475; Best, Notes on, 392; English Raised, 942; Fertilizers for, 420; Keeping Qualities of, 319; Lacking Vigor, Notes on. 94; New. Illustrated, 267; Not Rooting. 539; Notes on. 13 231 S59, 1023. 1296: of a Y'ear's Test. New. 694: or Roses, Notes on 596; Rooting. Notes on. 231; Rusty. Notes on. 639. 780; The Fusarium Wilt of. 1214: What Are the Best 413, 473. 537 Case's. Miss, "House of Mysteries," Roof of 'lOTS C. O. D. Indemnity Raised to $100.1460 Caspar's Veterinary Guide 296 Cassabanana. The 319 Catalog Making 1095 Catalpa nana (Bungei), Notes on.. 135 Catalpas for Ornamental Uses. Notes on. 1037; Ornamental, Notes on : 1461 Cattleyas, Most Beautiful of Orchids by John E. Lager ^1418 Caution, A. Timely, to Home Gar- deners and Market Gardeners.... 987 Cedar, (jommon Red. Notes on, •135; of Lebanon, Young Tree of Cedrus Libani, Notes on. •986; The Deodar. Notes on 497 Cedar Hill Nurseries. Brookville. .'1341 Cedrus atlantica glauca, Notes on 1409 Celastrus punctatus. Notes on.... 821 Celery. Notes on 1248 Cement Benches. Making . .' 824 Cemeteries on Battle Ground of the Marne. France '444 Cemetery Florist, The 696 Centaurea gymnocarpa. Notes on, 735: Notes on 1243 Centerpiece for the Table, An Odd 1265 Cerasus caroliniana. Notes on 193 Cercis canadensis alba, Notes on, •617: japonica rubra. Notes on -•7 59 Charges on Loaned Plants. Fixing. 383 Chicago Club Earns JIOOO, 619; and St. Valentine's Day, 203; Enthusi- asm in the Ranks at 594 Chicago Florists' Club, 88; Florists' Club to Advertise 83 Chicagoans, Is This True? 1314 Children, Encourage the 136 Chilean Nitrate 1300 Chimaphila maculata. Notes on.... 557 Chinquapin Chestnut, Notes on.... 617 Chorizema cordata splendens Ex- hibited by Wm. Vert. •659; Notes on. •416; Pyramidal Trained '264 Christmas Trade, Stock for. Notes on, 1474; Window Display by Palumbo, the Florist 443 Chry.santhemum Bob Pulling. *''35; Cuttings. 630; Elberon Pink. •195; Lady Hopetoun. •439: Maximum. Notes on. 115: Meudon. pink; •169; Midge. Notes on. 915; Midge, or Gall Flv. 728; Mrs. G. Lloyd Page Wigg, yellow, 169; Odessa, yellow, •169; riant Dr. Bnguehard, with 1123 Flowers ^1207 Chrysanthemum Society of America, 6: Novelties Certificated by the, 380; Show of 1917 196 Chrysanthemums, A List of. Notes on 415: Benching, Notes on, 1243; •1295, 1447; Best Late Varieties of. Notes on, 13: Bonnaffon, from "Suckers" vs. "Tops," Notes on, 171; Early Outdoor Notes on. 1295: Hardy, 1045: Notes on, 365, 735. 1023 1187. 1447; of Commer- cial Value. ^169; Outdoor Flower- ing, Notes on, 1131; Single Stemmed, Notes on, 1447; Shown at American Institute, *291; Small Flowering. Notes on, 1447; Solid Beds for, 710; The Best 1129 Cinematograph, Teaching by 894 Circulation, Getting a, 461; Remedy- ing Slow 503 Citrus Canker Quarantine, Proposed, 999: trifoliata, Notes on 497 City Hall Park, New York, Flower Beds at 'IISS Clara Butt, Tulip •1094 Clematis apiifolia. Notes on, 1409; coccinea, Notes on 1361 Clethra alnifolia. Notes on 876 Cleveland Flower Show to go For- ward as Planned 1039 Climbers for Vinery Wall, Notes on, 1075: in Pots, Notes on 595 Clover Seed to Norway 234 Coal for the Winter. 1308: Panic Baseless, 1092: Panic Unwar- ranted. 1258: Question. A. 278; Regulation Urged. 1198; Shipments in 1916, 197: Situation Improves, 1462; Situation 1362, 1410 CobEea scandens. Notes on.... 365. 1131 Cold Storage, Bulbs in, 119; Storage House Necessary, 368; Storage Lil- ies, Notes on 1131 Coleus and Heliotropes, Notes on, 59; Notes on. 971; Silver Leaf, Messey 1066 Collections and Credits: The Man Who Won't Pay 881 Coloring Flowers, Dye Powders for, Notes on 355 Commission Man and the Retailer by W. Cleaver Harry 1261 Cooimunity Improvements 936 Compost and Forcing, Notes on.... 13 Concrete. Fast-setting 7 Confederate Park. Jacksonville. Rose Garden in 1459 Congress. The Week in.. 495. 1190. 1299 Conifers. Grafting. Notes on 291 Connors, C. H.. The Yellowing of the Leaves of Gardenias by ♦US Conventions — When and Where Held 438 Cook, John, New Rose by. Notes on 1066 Cornell. Floral Days at. 86, 264; Floricultural Students' Observa- tion Trip, 334; Going to, 313: Meet- ing, 439; The Floricultural Meet- ing at 537 Cornflowers, Blue, in Pots, Notes on, 649: Double. Notes on 868 Cornus fforida pendula. Weeping Dogwood. Notes on. 375. '497; flo- rida plena. Notes on 617. •933 Corvlopsis pauciflora. Notes on....^l091 Cor'ylus rostata, Notes on •821 Cost Keeping 986 CostolT. Joseph. The Twelve Best Annuals for Cut Flowers 1241 Cottage Gardens Co. .Changes in.... 114 Cra6"Apple "Martha" in Blossom. . '1409 Craig Co.. Robt.. Fire at *8S Crain. Jr.. G. D.. Collections and Credits: "The Man Who Won't Pay. 881 : Florists' Round Table. 29 199. 605, 1097; Practical Appli- cation of a Theory by. 561: Striv- ing for 100 per cent. Efficiency .. 1311 Crinums. Selling. Notes on 639 Crissman Greenhouse Co '94 Crops. Great Britain Fixes Prices for 1917 .' 176 Crown Point Floral Co.. Notes on Establishment of 313 Cryptomeria japonica Lobbi com- pacta. Notes on, •1361; japonica, Notes on 193. 1409 Cuba. Restricting Cut Flower Im- _ ^ ports from. 1043; Rural Progress in 432 Cultivation Counts 321 Cultural Reminders. Notes on 1351 , Cunninghamla lanceolata. Notes on. 311 Currants. Black. Notes on .... 1147. 1412 Cut Flower Trade. Thoughts and Plans of the, 83: Flowers for De- signs. 368; Flowers, Prices of. Notes on 858 Cuthbertson, Frank G.. Garden of. '1022 Cutworms. Exterminating. Notes on 392 Cyclamen by Paul 'W. A. Grallert. 231: Leaves Crippled. Notes on. 392; Notes on 971 Cyclone at New Albany. Ind.. 824; Deals Death and Destruction In Indiana. 620: in Indiana. Another. 770; Cydonla sinensis. Notes on.. 77 Cypresses. Hardy. Notes on 255 Cytisus nigricans, Notes on 23 Index to The Florists' Exchange, Vol. XLIII ^ Page Daffodil, A Good Forcing '476 Dahlia Show in New York, Joint, 987; Society of California, 1277; The 446 Dahlias and Their Culture by Rich- ard Vincent, Jr., 1185; in Cali- fornia, 380; Notes on, 291, 11S7; Select. 1129; Wanted, Shorter Lists of, 1266; Ways of Propagating... 440 Daisies, English, Notes on 7 Daisy, African, Notes on 291 Damage Suit vs. R. R. Co 693 Dane, B. B. Orchid Exhibits by... '764 Darwin Tulip Wm. Copeland at N. Y. Show 691 Davenport, A. M., Exhibit by '762 Davey Co., Horticulturists Visit .... 1208 Dayton, J. H., How to Make the Nursery Business Feed and Clothe Us and Pay Our Debts 1465 Decayed Leaves, Using, Notes on... 1131 De Baun, R. W., Notes on Onion and Cabbage Maggot 1080 De La Mare Ptg. & Pub. Co., Ltd., A. T., Changes Its Title 256 Delivery, Post Office and 1399 Delphiniums for Cut Flowers, Notes on 1243 Denaifte, Henri, Renders Patriotic Service ''SS Dench, Ernest A. Motion Picture Theater Advertising 85 Deodar Cedar, The, Notes on 497 Department of Agriculture Activi- ties, 197; Notes, 488, 887, 948, 1056, ' 1107, 1424 Des Moines A^itumn Show, 876; Big Show at ;, ??„ Deutzia Demoinei, Notes on 'lOST Diametrically Opposite 1308 Dioeciousness of Skimmia japonica.. 379 Diseases, Notes on, 1451; of Plants, 1214; of Plants, Some Causes of the, 289; of Violets by Prof. B. A. White ,25 Dogwood, Weeping, Notes on 1409 Dolansky, F. J., Orchid Exhibits by '764 Domenic & Co., Store of '940 Doran, Wm. L. Controlling Snap- dragon Rust by 501 Douglas Spruce, Notes on 683 Dractena indivisa. Notes on 735 Drying and Canning Vegetables, Notes on 1399 Duckham-Pierson Co. Build Five Big Rose Houses at Madison, N. J '1406 Dutch Bulb Growers Prosperous, 359; Ships to Sail, 1134; Spinach Seed Exports 294 E East End Greenhouse, Notes on.... 270 Easter Business, More Profit From the, 695; Business Reports, 858, 927: Displays in New York, 884; Flowering Shrubs, Notes on, 416,1 Forcing Stock for. Notes on, 4lr6; Lilies, Notes on. 171, $39r, Lily Story, 829; Looking Forward to, 7; New' York City at, 857; Prepara- tions, Notes on, 539; Rush, Pre- paring for and Handling the, 626; Stock for. Notes on, 539; Window, Planning for an, 509; Stock, Left- over 803 Edgar Co., W. W., Exhibited by...*762 Eelworm, Controlling, Notes on.... 1162 Efficiency, 1471; Striving for 100 per cent 1311 Effort. A Call- for Organized 558 Egg Plants and Peppers, Notes on, 1422; and Spanish Pepper Under Glass, Notes on 1295 Egyptian Onion Crop 520 Enemy Origin, Moving Goods of, 1299; Trading with the 1135, 1347 "Energetic" Gues.sing 258 English Flower Stores in War Time, 625; Horticulturists, Notable Group of, *1463; Ivies, Notes on, 475; Yews, Weeping, Taxus Dovas- tonii. Notes on 1091 Entertainment, Cutting Out the ....1471 Epig£ea repens. Notes on 557 Epple, Chas., Interior of one of the Houses of '27 Eppstein, Julius, Delivery Car of..*885 Erica melanthera *25 Esler, John G., Calendar from 94 Eucalyptus, Hardy, Notes on 497 Eupatoriums, Two Good, Notes on.. 291 Evergreen Branches. Utilization of, 69; Notes on, 700; Artistic Plant- ing of, Notes on, 858; in Spring, Planting, Notes on. 985; The Prop- agating of Ornamental, 969, 1207; Too Closely, Planting, Notes on. 1361 Everitt, James A. & Sibley F. (Im- prisonment for Fraud) 10 Exhibits at N. Y. Flower Show 701 Exports and Imports for March, 1917, 1297; Nov., 1916, 233; Dec, 1916, 477; Jan., 1917, 805; Feb., 1917 973 Express Shipment Troubles 618 F Fardell, J5., Gardener for Mrs. Booth, Feature at Flower Show by....*1417 Farenwald, Adolph (Portrait) 5 Farquhar & Co., R. & J.. Exhibit at Boston Spring Flower Show by..*763 Federal Horticultural Board and Quarantine 197 Fence Posts. Durability of 957 Ferguson, Geo., Cultivation of Prize Tulips by *1094 Ferns for Window Boxes, 548: Adi- antum or Other, S59 ; Boston, for Spring Sales, Notes on, 171; from Spores, Notes on 859 Ferry & Co., D. M., Frontispiece Drawing of Entertainment Pro- gram, Tendered by. 1446; Trip to 1446 Fertilizer, Analysis, Notes on, 157 ; Limestone as a, 777; Problems, Government and, 6; Shipments and Car Shortage, 320; Lawns. Notes Page on. 475; Notes on by E. F. Stod- dard 1191 '■Field Notes on Sweet Peas," 137; Seeds 118 Fiesser, John H. (Portrait) 81 Firms and Places in and Around New York 538 Fischer, Rudolph. Freesias from.... 788 Five Per Cent. Discount Decision. . .538 Flag Day, June 14 1424 Flats for Small Stock 115 Fletcher. F. W.. New Place of, *137; Fi eesia La P'rance by 1205 FLORAL DKCUKATIONS {All •): Caplan, Florist, Table Decoration of, 886; Church Decoration by Hol- lywood Gardens. 561; Church Deco- ration for Pet tit-Kennedy Wed- ding, 1261 ; Decorations for Ball of All Colors by Albert Stein. 385; Table Decorations at N. Y. Flower Show, 1265; Table Decoration by Gude Bros. Co., 7 65; Table Decora- taions, 881; Window Decoration by Penn the Florist 623 FLORAL DESIGNS (Ail *): Arm Bunch .of Roses, 827; Basket by J. H. Small & Sons, 989; Basket for Easter, 627; Basket of Flowers, 828; Basket of Flowers by Max Schling, 989; Basket of Rose Plants and Ferns by W. J. Palmer & Son, 1311; Basket of Roses, Spi- reea and Iris, 32; Basket of Roses by Geo. Weinhoeber, 83; Basket of Sunburst Roses, 29; Basket of Tu- lips, Daffodils and Freesias, 1313; Bougainvillea Plant for Easter. 829; Bride's Bouquet, 827; Bride's Bou- quet of Orchids, Peas, etc., 1151 ; Bride's Bouquet of Peas and Adi- antum. 1151; Bridesmaids Bouquet of White Roses, Cattleyas, Lily of the Valley, Fern, etc., 1365; Brides- maid's Bouquet of White Killarney Roses, 1366; Corsage Bouquet of Cattleyas and Farley ense Fern, 1311: Casket Cover by Grandy, Flo- rist, 323, 327; Corsage Bouquet of Peas, Roses, Lily of the Valley and Farleyense Fern. 1311; Corsage Bouquet of Cattleyas, Fern and Ribbon, 1365; Corsage Bouquet of Cattleyas. Lily of the Valley, Rib- bon and Fern, 1365; Cross of Lily of the Valley on Easel by A. Lane. 1101; Easter Basket, 767; Emblems at Funeral of Major Gen- eral Funston, 562. 564; Floral Pil- low, 505; Floral Flag presented to John McGraw, 1042; Galax Wreath, 1213; Japanese Floral Arrange- ment, 383: Large Floral Umbrella of Sweet Peas, 993; Miniature Co- lonial Bouquet, 1156;- Presentation Fan, 508; Standing Wreath bv B. M. Joseph. 1263; Standing Wr§ath of Lilies, Hyacinths and Carna- tions, 31; Table Center Decoration byPelicano, Rossi & Co., 1041; Wreath by Penn the Florist 141 Floral Flag. Planting a, Notes on.. 1277 Florex Gardens. Business Changes at 880 Floriculture to the Armv, From.... 1159 Florida, The Frost in 537 Florist Be Angry? Could the, 769; Flourishes, 327; Trade, 986; War and the 857 Florists' Exchange, The. Exhibit of. at N. Y. Flower Show *82.5 Florists' Hail Association . . . .368 1341 Florists' Round Table by G. D. Grain, Jr 29. 199, 505. 989, 1097 Florists' Round Table by Louis Windsor 767 Florists' Telegraph Delivery Adver- tising, 327; and Co-operative Ad- vertising, 942; and Mother's Day, 941: Clearing House. 203; New Members to the. 510. 942; Painted Boarding by, 13 68; Service, One Way to Advertise, 443 ; Stickers. 30 Flower Baskets, Notes on, 489; Busi- ness and the War, 1041; Quarrel, 699; Sales. Cheap, 822; Seeds Given Away, 662; Show, New York and Its, 558; Shows. Classification of Exhibitors at, 502 ; Shows, Con- cerning Coming, 1410; Trade. Love and Sentiment the Foundation of the 623 Flowers and Gardens Gospel of, 414; Despite the High Cost of Living, Money for, 876; Do Not Buy, 618; in New York State, Sale of 1041 Foliage Plants, Notes on.. 13. 548, 1185 Food Production, For 1204 Forcing and Compost, Notes on.... 13 Forecast, The. America's Leading Food Magazine 1351 Foreign Stock, Proposed Quarantine Against. 24; Trade Opportunities, 420, 630 Forget-me-not, Propagation of Win- ter-Flowering, Notes on 503 Formosum Lilies Coming Short. ..66, 319 Foster, James, Hedge Planted by..*504 Fottler, Fiske, Rawson Co. Too Busy — Closes Store 1135 Foxgloves, Notes on 1395 France. Destruction in 1461 Fraxinus americana, Notes on, 1203; excelsior aurea. Notes on 821 Freesias in California, 901; Legal Fight Over, 1162; Notes on 1395 French Crops Last Year. 175; Nur- sery Inspection. 906; Nursery Trade Resolutions, 87 ; Seedsman Renders Patriotic Service 738 Frey, Alois, Legal Fight Over Free- sias, 1162; New Freesias of, 570; Notes on Establishment of 313 Frost in Florida. The Damaging.... 380 Fruit and Vegetable Growers' Asso- ciation 499 Fuchsias, Notes on 59 Fuld, Maurice. Society Ladies At- tending Lecture by •414 Fnlmer. Miss Perle B. (Portrait) .... 26 Fungine as a Remedy for Carnation Rust, Notes on 1066 Furnace Efficiency 1276 ^ Page Galey, J. Wade, Greenhouse of *428 Garden at Poughkeepsie, A Notable, 1469; Busy, Keeping the, 618; Farm and Nursery Workers, 1110; Guide, the Amateur Gardeners" Handbook, 877; on Roof of 20 Story Building in New York, *1259; Roses, Pamphlet on, 1108; Rows Uu&y All Summer, Keep, 1447; Year Book 33 Gardener, The Young, 1207; Wild, Are You a *500 Gardeners and Florists' Annual, 195; Union of Lewiston and Auburn (Me.) 1093 Gardenia Plant With Yellow Foliage. Notes on, 158; Notes on, 7; The Yellowing of the Leaves of. . . .*113 Gardening and City Schools, 391 ; for Women, Instruction in, 12; on City Roofs. *1073; The Possi- bilities of a City Roof for '593 Gardens and Flowers, Gospel of, 414; Thrift 778 Garland, John J., Joins Canton Seed Co 480 Garrya elliptica, Notes on 1307 Gasoline vs. Electricity for Pump- ing, Notes on 1094 Gasser's Greenhouses, Cleveland ■and Detroit Florists at *620 Gaultheria Shallon, Notes on 135 Genewein, Wm., Lettuces Under Glass by 'lOSO Geranium Leaves Diseased 75 Geraniums, Ivy-Leaved, Notes on, 735; Notes on, 171, 915; Ricard, Growing, Notes on, 171; Stock Plants. Notes on, 1343: Suffering from Fungus Disease, Notes on.. 355 German Insurance Companies 892 Germany, Mail for, 862; Stops Mail Service, 975; We Still Hear From 633 Giganteum Lilies, Notes on, 231; Lilies for Easter, Notes on 452 Gladioli for Outdoors. Notes on, 971; for Profit. Notes on, 291; Late, Notes on, 1395; Liberal Premiums for, 858; Notes on.... 1187 Gladiolus Bulbs in August, Planting Held Over, Notes on, 504; Garden, Varieties of the, Notes on, 1295;. Important Publications on the, 765; Lily Lehman, Notes on....*1187 Glass Situation, 1208; Situation Acute 714 Glazing. Double. Notes on 548 Gleanings 1272 Glechomas, Notes on 659 Gloeckners' (Wm. C.) Tenth Busi- ness Anniversary 554 Glory Fern *171 Gulden Privet, In Praise of the 772 Goodrich, J. M., Dahlia "1023 Government and Fertilizer Problems. 6; Call for Tenders. 808; Gardens at Chico, 1205; Gives Away. What the 24 Grallert, Paul W. A.. Cyclamen by..*231 Grandy, Florist, Casket Cover De- signed by. *323, 327; Interior of Store of, •697; Profit Sharing Plans Announced by 242 Grape. Sweet Scented, Notes on. 77; Spray to Save the 1275 Grass Dealers" Social Evening, 1449; Seed Association, Wholesale, 1398; Seed to Norway, Shipment of.... 62 Grave, Lining a 140 Great Britain Fixes Prices for 1917 Crops 175 Greenhouse Benches, Cement, *537; Size of, and Heating System. ... 1166 Greenhouses of Michigan, Magnifi- cent •1259 Gritfing Bros, at Beaumont, Texas. 484 Grower, Some Experiences of a Smaller 1468 Growers, Planting Suggestions for. 1027 Gude Bros. Co., Dinner Table Deco- ration by *765 Gude, Wm. F. (Portrait), 5; Total Prohibition Advocated of all Bulb and Plant Importations by 230 Guenther, C. T.. Some Experiences of a Smaller Grower by 1468 Gypsophila elegans alba grandiflora. Notes on 1243 H Habermehl's Sons, J. J., exhibit of.*766 Hailstorm, Western Maryland 1363 Hammond, Benjamin (Portrait).,.. 689 Hardy? Is It, 255; Plants, New and Desirable 913. 1022 Harris Bros. Seed Co 62 Harry, W. Cleaver, Correct Corsage Bouquets in Catchy Combinations by, *1365: The Commission Man and the Retailer by, 1261; The Winning Personality — Its Value to the Business Man 441 Hatcher, Florist, Window Display by *1098 Hawthorn Tree, Large, Notes on... 1407 Hay Fever 1465 Hazel, Cut-Leaved, Notes on 135 Heacock Co., Jos.. Exhibit of, at Na- tional Rose Festival •823 Heatherhome Seed and Nursery Co., Inc.. New Name of Knight & Struck Co 1189 Heating. Froblems in, 503 ; Queries, 222, 4G1, 956, 1117. 1485 Hedera digitata, Notes on 985 Hedge Plant Wanted. Notes on..., 639 Heliotropes, Coleus and, Notes on, 59; Notes on 735 Henderson & Co., Peter, Annual Din- ner of, 120; Social Evening Spent by Employees of *479 Herbaceous Perennials for Cut Flow- ers by Wm. Toole, Sr.. 57; Plants, New and Desirable 878 Herr. Clem, Fire at 174 Hershey Flower Book 951 Hess. Geo. W. (Portrait), 5; to Make Trip 530 Hess, J. J. (Portrait) 5 Hews & Co., Inc., A. H., Flower Pots by 92 Page Hickory Trees 26 Hicks & Son, 1., Clever Advertising by ^1342 Hill, E. G. (Portrait) 5 Hill-Bertermann Indianapolis Inter- ests Merge 10 42 Hints in General .' 86 Holland, A Letter From, 777; Bulb Imports? 1346: Bulbs, 1476; For- eign Bulb Trade of, 1246; News, 861 ; No Imports from. 876; Ship- ments Prumisfed 1309 Holly, the Deciduous, Prinos, Notes on 821 Holm & Olson's Employees at Ice Carnival, St. Paul, *313. *320; Catalog of, 146; Interior of Green- houses of *953 Holmes, Eber, Among the Roses by, 1149; Rose Cultural Notes by, 196. 230 "Home of Flowers," Interior View of, *S83. 884; Grounds, Beautifying the 801 Homestead May Have Its Decora- tions *915 Horticultural Lectures at Boston, 81; Society of New Y'ork, 26, 318, 823. 1039, 1258 Horticulture at Amherst, Mags, 190; in Maryland, 1253; Standard Cyclo- pedia of, 1154: Graduates in, 1208; The Future of 621 Hotbeds, Notes on 595 Houston City Parks System, Interior J and Exterior of New Greenhouses I of *321 1 Hughes, H. D., New Seed Testing Device by 359 Humus, Prepared, As a Substitute for Manure 1205 Hunnemannia, Notes on 659 Hunt & Co,, Wm. M., New Seed Firm 1272 Hyacinths, Bowl of, *380: Lily of the Valley, Snapdragon, Gladiolus and Notes on 1014 Hydrangea arborescens grandiflora. Notes on, 1075; Mme. Moulliere, •936; paniculata grandiflora. Notes on 1075 -Hydrangeas, Grouping of. Notes on. 985; Notes on 971 Hydrocyanic Acid Gas, Using 503 Hypericum densiflorum. Notes on. . . 617 I Idea Worth Imitating 593 Ilex crenata variegata. Notes on, 1361; lEevigata polycarpa. Notes on 1361 Illinois Floricultural Students Visit Chicago 716 Illinois State Florists' Association 498. 593 Immortelles (Btrawflowers) Notes on 1295 Impatiens Not Blooming, Notes on. 838 Import Decisions, 418, 542, 815, 1298, 1373, 1397 Importations ■ of Plant Stock, Pro- posed Prohibition of 413 Imports and Exports, Nov., 1916, 233; Dec, 1916, 477; Jan., 1917, 805; Feb., 1917, 973; March 1917, 1297; Doing Without, 1092; Prohibiting, 312; Prohibition of 319 Incorporations 1178, 1475 Increasing Prices to IVIeet Rising Costs 934 Indiana, Cyclone Deals Death and Destruction in, 620; Florists Plan Hail Insurance, 1308; State Flo- rists' Association 162 Indoor Stock, Notes on 13 Insect Pests, Notes on 1350 Insects. Food, Fighting. Notes on, 1296; Suppression of 1279 International Flower Show Commit- tee, Dinner of the. 936; Flower Show, New York, 114, 559, 1462; Flower Show Poster, 'SIS; Garden Club's Fete, 913; Rotary Clubs, The Florists' Section of the 385 Iowa Seedsmen Meet, 1398; State College, Floriculture at 890, 1208 Iris pallida dalmatica. Notes on, 1131: Show. New Haven 1422 Irises, New Developments in 565 Irwin, Roman J. (Portrait) 81 Italian Import Changes 974 Ithaca, Floral Day at 33 J Japanese Flower Arrangement, *381; Persimmons, Notes on 1203 Jersey Labor Law 1300 Jessamine, Night-Blooming 1091 Johnston, Miss Margaret (Portrait). 579 Johnston, R. M.. Exhibit from, at N. Y. Flower Show *87S June and July Meetings 992 Juniperus virginiana glauca. Notes on '135 K Kansas Pure Seed Bill 293 Keep Prosperity Going 1038 Keimel, W. J. (Portrait) B Kelsey, Harlan P. (Portrait) 1464 Kemp. Eswell. Notes on Establish- ment of 270 Kendel, C. E. (Portrait) 1393 Kennicott, H. B. (Portrait) 1005 Kentucky Coffee Tree as a Shade Tree, Notes on, 875; Seed Law 806 Kerosene Emulsions, Injurious, Notes on 1480 Kerr 'llum proserpinacoides. Par- rot's Feather, Basin of •1185 Myrtle. Hedges of. Notes on 985 N Nandina domestica. Notes on.. 193. 1094 Narcissus Bulb Crop, Chinese. 1343; Crystalline *935 National Association of Gardeners. 987; Cash Register Co., 975; Flower Show, 879; Flower Show, 1918, 256; Flower Show, 1918, Plans foi-, 1411; Flower Show to be Held, 1362; Flower Shows, 222; Rose and Peonv Gardens, 31S; Rose Festival, 559, 620; Rose Fes- tival at Philadelphia. ^689; Rose Festival at Philadelphia. Coming. 256; Rose Festival. Floor Plan for, 502; Rose Festival, Judges and Other Guests at Dinner of. *765; Rose Festival. More About the. 765; Rose Society 318 Native Flora in Danger 1243 Naumann Co.. Cincinnati Begonias at *197 Nehrling, Prof. A. H., Goes Into Business 420 Nelrose, Antirrhinum, Notes on... 1023 New Brunswick, N. J., Novel Flower Show at 988 New England Nurserymen's Associ- ation 438 New Jersey Agricultural Experi- ment Station, 473; Association of Nurservmen. 438; Does for Gar- dening. What, 473; White Pine (Quarantine 1039 New Orleans and Plant Imports. . .1362 New York and Its Flower Show, 558; and New Jersey Plant Growers' Ass'n. Guests at Tenth Annual Dinner of. '414; and the S. A. F. Convention, 1363; Botanical Gar- den. 1206; at Easter. 857; Florists' Club. 80. 313, 621; Florists' Club. Dinner Dance of the. 256; Flower Show. 318, 657. 767; Gives a Lead. 1362; Horticultural Federation. 764; Show Awards. 879; Spring Show and S. A. F. Convention. 378; State Vegetable Growers' Associa- tion 601 Newark. N. J., Retail Florists, Among the 210, 270 Newspaper Advertisement by In- dianapolis Florists, ♦1315; Pub- licity at Cleveland. 1093; Need Not Divulge Source of News 633 Nicholson. W. R. (Portrait) 6 Nitrate of Soda. Notes on 1131 Nordmann Fir. The. Notes on 375 Novelties. Awards to, 376; Certifi- cated by the Chrysanthemum So.- cietv of America. 380; Certifica- tion of 136 Nursery Advertising, National. 1362: and Florists' Stock, The Proposed Prohibition of, 502; Business Feed and Clothe Us and Pay Our Debts, How to Make the, 1465: Labor, High Cost of, 375: Nomenclature, 1462; Notes, 276: Plantings. Mon- otony in. 136: Stock. Importation of, 621; Stock Imports. Prohibi- tion of. 564: Trade. 1411: Trade and the Rose Society. 822; Trade, Bills Affecting the, 919: Trade, Something New for the. 764; 'Trade. The Prospects i3efore the 1244 Nurservmen. A Matter for. 379; and Florists. For. 620; and the Liberty Loan. 1321: Greater Co-operation Among. 1073; Should Advertise. .. 1094 Nvssa svlvatica (multiflora) Notes "on ...'. •1461 o obituary: Adler. Gustav. 1363; Al- lan. John, 439; Amann, Joseph, 1093: Arnold, George H.. 137; Ar- nold, W. E.. 1259: Avres. Mrs. M M., 26; Bahr, John W.. 79; Batche- lor. Samuel. 439; Batten. Henry, 413; Bell C. S.. 377; Bentlev. Mrs. Lula. 1149: Bogart. Peter L.. 877; BoguCi Nelson. 1309; Bohler. Ja- cob John. 9S7: Boks. Martin. 823; Brinton. William P.. 1149; Brown. Asa L.. 25; Browne. Joe. 313; Burdett. Harold B.. 313; Calthrop. Rev. Dr. Samuel. 1149: Canbeeney, Patrick F., 761: Condon. Mrs. Ellen Lucy. 257: Cotter. Lawrence. 761. 823; (jrawshaw. George. 877: Davey. John, 1039; Derby, Mrs. Catherine Reddy. 761; Downer. Prank N.. 499; Duffy. James. 1039; Duncan, David W., Page 499; Eisenhart, Rodman M., 1363; Elicker, Jacob. 935; Elser, John Michael. 137; Englebirt, John H. and Mrs. 761; Falkenholm, John. 987; Fink, John W.. 1039; Fischer. Charles. 1205: Floth. Mrs. M., 1039; Friedman Mrs. Roe L. 761; Pullman. Frederick, 195; Get- zinger. John H.. 257; Glaser, A. L., 877; Goranson, John, 439; Gowan, • H. L.. 619: Gra.fstrom, Tortus. 1093; Grinnell, B. B., 877; Hansel- mann. Mrs. Mary. 935: Hassett, James. 1149; Hemsley. A.. 499: Henkes. Jr., Frederick, 823: Henry, William, 1363; Holmes, Andrew B. 619; Hoyt, B. Terrell. 499; Hutch- ins, Rev. W. T., 377; Johnson, Hamlin, 79; Johnson, Mrs. Charles 9S7; Keene. Cyrus R., 439; Kelly, John E., 619; Kerrigan, Daniel P., 877: King, James, 377; King, Ly- man B.. 987; Kirby, Arthur Mar- tin. 761. 823; Knoch, Gustav, 559; Knapi), Judson N., 195: Lackey, W'm.. 619; Lake. P. J.. 257; Lang- bridge. W. C, 935; Langdon, Thomas. B., 137; Lehman. G. F., 499; Lehr. Henry M.. 761; Lehr. Wm. T. M.. 619; Lowden. Thomas L.. 1205; Lulher, August. 559; Martin. Thomas. 877; Massee, George, 761; Mayo, D. R.. 499; . McClane, James, 1039; Metcalf, Clarence L.. 136^; Meyer, Mrs. Henrv 619; Morton, Frank S.. 79: Nelson. Swain. 195; Pottei', Mrs. Mary Jane, 1039; Pratt. Robert Marion, 137: Rammers. Mrs. Sarah, 1363; Rasmussen, Mrs. George. 377; Reed. Alden A.. 559; Reed, Captain A. H.. 377: Rey, Charles P.. 877; Roche. David J., 761; Ross, Charles. 559; Rupp, Nicholas J., 25: Saunders, David I.. 1259; Schneider. George. 195: Siebold. Mrs. Anna Theresa. 79; Siegel. Alexander. 1309; Silvester. Richard William. 25; Snyder, Philip H.. 499: Stredwick, James, 1149; Toler, John P., 1093; Wallace, William, 1093; Weeber Charles G. (Portrait). 1093; Wettig. Arthur. 195; Wilk. Mrs. Marie. 1259: Wil- son. George L.. 195: Winterson. Thomas B.. 1309; Wolff. Otto Will- iam. 79: Wrege. Charles. 1363: Y'oung. John, 1463; Yunker, Mrs. Elizabeth Wolf, 439: Zane, William, P.. 1463: Zeiner, Geo. K 137 Observed and Overheard 316 Ohio Florists Fighting Licensed Fireman Law. 500: Nurserymen's Association. 500; State Horticul- tural Society 194 Olds. L. L. (Portrait) 1393 Onion Maggot Preventive, Notes on, 1080: Sets, Notes on 1027 Orchid Collection. A Notable. 499: Seeds 1206 Orchids. Among the, 1369; at Boston. 876: Cattleyas. the Most Beautiul of. by John E. Lager. •1418: Hy- brid 1342 Orders Promptly, Acknowledge 1207 Oregon. ^Vomen's Wages in §96 Oreodaphne californica. Notes on... 193 Osborn. A.. Something New for the Nursery Trade by 764 Osmanthus aquifolium. Notes on . . . . 375 Outdoor Notes 735. 1243 Oxheart Cherry in Flower, Notes on Pacific Grown and Holland Tulips. '913 Palm House. Notes on 59 Palmer's Flower Store in Buffalo. •1095: New Store in Buffalo. 994: Red Cross Dav at *1467 Palms. Notes on. 1243: Substitutes for. Notes on 489 Palumbo, the Florist, Window Dis- play bv ^441 Pansies. Notes on 7, 539, 735 Parks, Saving the 78 Parrot's Feather, A "Bowl" of •IISS Pasadena's Rose Tournament ^142 Pays, It 1363 Peacock Dahlia Farms. Enlargement of 432 Feake. Lillian. Daughter of W. J. Feake (Portrait) 379 "Pedigree Seeds'* by S. A. Rogers Nursery Co 1298 Pelargonium Clorinda. Notes on. 59: "Easter Greeting." 988: Notes on ' 231 Pending Legislation 918 Penn, the Florist. Window of. .♦623, 625 Pennisetums. Caladiums and. Notes on, 355; Notes on 915 Pennock Bros.. Exhibit by •769 Pennock. Mr. and Mrs. Abram L.. Golden Wedding Family Group of •1411 Pennock, S. S. (Portrait) 5 Fentstemons. Notes on 115 Peonv Root Rot. Notes on, 1295; So- ciety's Show at Philadelphia, 1412: Society's Show, The 934: the Book of the 808. 1044 Peppers and Eggplants, Notes on.. 1422 Perennials for Cut Blooms. The Twelve Best Hardy, 1315; for Spring Business. 539: for Spring Trade. 1005: Hardy. Notes on. 415; Herbaceous, for Cut Flowers, by Wm. Toole. Sr.. 57: in Pots. Notes on. 915; Notes on 915 Perkins. Dorothy. Marriage of 197 Persimmons. Fruitful. Notes on.... 1361 Personality. The Winning. Its Value to the Business Man 441 Peterson Mrs., Begonia *686 Fettit-Kennedy Weddine •1261 Prtunias. Notes on, 355, 971, 1131: Itosv "Morn, Notes on 1243 FHilad'elphia. Spring Show at 764 Fhilodendrons Renaming the. Notes on 1091 Page Phlox, Hardy, Notes on 115 Fierson, A. N., Inc., Employees at Plattshui-g, 1159; Employees, Boarding House for. 710; Exhibit of, •055; First Prize Dispaly of Cut Roses by ^1413 P. R. Pierson Co., Establishment of, 1476; Exhibit of. •6S5; First Prize Window Display by, '1097; Prize Window, Notes on 1101 Pine and Currant Quai'antine, Im- mediate, 1073; Disease, Another, 950:White, Blister Disease 663 Finns Banksiana, Notes on, 657; cembra. Notes on, 23, 77; insignis. Notes on, 1257; Strobus, White Pine, Notes on. •375; sylvestris aurea. Notes on. ^193; Tanyosha. Notes on ^437 Pipes. Amount and location of 503 IMping Required 461 Pittsburgh Flower Show. 831; Flower Show Cancelled 1073 Places and Firms in and Around New York 538, 693 Plant and Bulb Importations, Total Prohibition Advocated of all, 230, 353; Diseases, Investigation of, by E. M. R. Lamkey, 1214; Growing in California, Commercial, 102; Immigrants, 313; Lice, Control of, 1400; Names, Misuse of, 1466; Names, Standardized, 935; Quaran- tine, 26; Stock Importations, Pro- posed Prohibition of, 692; Stock, Proposed Prohibition of Importa- tions of 413 Planting in Wet Ground 821 Plants Certificated at Boston. 194; Fixing Charges on Loaned, 383; in a Sun Parlor, •859; in Pots for Summer Use, Notes on, 933; Loaned, Charges on. Notes on, 490; Some Causes of the Diseases of. . 289 Plum Pest, Controlling 915 Poinsettias and Stevias, Notes on, 59; (tarnations and Asters. Grow- ing, Notes on. 47 5; Notes on.... 971 Popp, P. W., Exhibit of (Gardener to Mrs. Darlington) •687 Poppies. Hardy, Notes on 659 Post Card by De La Mare Co., Inc., (Jiven to Visitors at International Flower Show •621 Post Otfice and Delivery, 1399; Sta- tionery 296 Postage Rates, Second Class 443 Pot Plants, Flowering, Notes on... 1076 Potato Bugs. Lead for. 1279; Im- ports, 662; Quarantine Amended. . 1466 Potatoes for Ohio, Varieties of, 1110: Growing Late. Notes on, 1248: Notes on 976 Potting Shed, In -the 803 Pots. Square Paper, Notes on, 415; The Advanced Cost of Making... 43S Powell St., 141, Interior of Florist Shop at '939 President's Proclamation, The 934 Prices, Increasing, 1038; Raising. . .1266 Primroses. Hardy, Notes on 1395 Primula, A Handsome New Outdoor, Notes on, 539; Leaves Discolored, Notes on, 835: malacoides at A. L. Miller's, *79; malacoides. Notes on. 59; obconica, Double Pink. Notes on. *1395; obconica. Large Flowered bv Henry Schmidt, ♦1277; obconica. Notes on, 69, 915, 1395; obconica. Time to Sow. Notes on 504 Prinos glaber. Notes on. 557; The Deciduous Holly, Notes on 821 Privet Evergreen. The True, Notes on 23 Profitable Crops 473 Profit-Sharing Plan, An Effective. 994: Flans Announced by American Nursery Co 242 Propagate from Big Cropr|ers 78 Propagating House, Building a .... 415 Pruning Apple Trees, 473: Peach Trees 473 Frunus Fissardi Blirieana, ^987: Pissardii. Notes on 497 Publicity Work Well Handled 264 Pumping. Power for 1009 Fussy Willows and Basket Willows, Notes on. 392; Willow. Forcing Notes on 59 Pyle, Robert. Prohibition of Imports by 319 Pyrus melanocarpa. Notes on 759 Quarantine Against Foreign Stock, Proposed. 24; Against White Pine Blister Rust. 1014; and Federal Horticultural Board. 197; of Nur- sery Stock. 78; Plant 26 Quartermaster's Reserve, Wanted in the 1190 Quercus nigra. Black Jack Oak. Notes on 1091 R Rahn, A., Formosum Lilies Coming Short 319 Rambler Roses. Notes on ■. . . 59 Rathburn, Morris A., Children of.. •142 Rathgeber, Wm. J., Who Are Ama- teurs by 196 Red Berried Plant. Identifying. Notes on, 728: Cross Week 1410 Reed and Keller, Basket by. 761; Improved Supports for Flora! Pieces '456 Reed. Meredith P., Son of W. C. Reed Called to Officers' Reserve Corps. 1301 Refrigerator? What Temperature Do You Carry in the •259 Reminiscences of an Octogenarian. 1416 Retail Grower. Bulb Stock and the 231 Retailer, Side Lines for the 1258 Retailers and Express Shipments... 563 Retinospara obtusa Crippsii. Notes on, 1037; obtusa gracilis. Notes on 875 Rhododendron Carol inianum. Notes on. 683; catawbiense. Notes on, 875 ; Ksempferi. Notes on, 620 ; Index to The Florists' Exchange, Vol. XLIII I'age Lace Fly, 1023; Leaves in Winter, The Curling of 375 Rhubarb, Canning, Notes on 1395 Ricinus, Notes on 735 Rickards, Jr., W. C. (Portrait) 81 Rock Flower Co., Wm. L., Circu- lar Letter on Telegram Form by. . 994 Rodgers Charlie, Appointment 392 Roehrs Co., Julius, Gold Medal Or- chid Display by,*1293; Exhibit ol.»6S6 Roland, Thos., Gold Medal Rose Garden Display by, '1293; (Por- trait) 89 Root Gardening, Possibilities of a City, •593: Gardens 194 Roofs, Gardening on City ■•M73 Rosa Carolina, The Swamp Rose, Notes on 135 Rosa, Jr., G. T., Cement Greenhouse Benches by, 537; Hardy Chrysan- themums 1045 Rosa multiflora. Notes on, 657; rugosa as a hedge. Notes on, 956; rugosa Hedges, Notes on 7 59 Rose Analysis. 197; and Peony Gar- dens, National, 318; Bed. Notes on a 373; Cultural Notes by Eber Holmes, 196; Cultural Notes by Eber Holmes, 230; Diseases, Inves- tigations Into, 1309; Erskine Park Belle, '446. 772; Fairy, A Little, •37 9; Festival at Philadelphia, 689, 760; Geraniums, Lemon Verbenas and. Notes on, 1023; Growing, 537: Minnetonka Beauty, Notes on, 158; Mrs. Chas. Russell, •499; Pollina- tion, Remarkable, •559; Registra- tion "Mrs. Chas. Gersdorff," 210; Show at Newport. R. 1.. 857; So- ciety, Nursery Trade and the, 822; Tournament of Pasadena *142 Rosery Flower Shop, New Auto of.*1043 Roses. Among the, 1149; Carnations or, 595; Easter, Notes on, 171; tor Cut Sprays' Climbing, 639; Hybrid Tea, Notes on, 803; in Pots. Notes on. 1395; 'Mums, Pine and Gerani- ums, Notes on, 858; Notes on, 1187; Out Among the, 1294; Over a Third Year, Carrying, Notes on, 1187; Rambler, Notes on, 59, 539; Trained, Notes on, •7; Two Year Old, Notes on 548 Rhus Family, Various Uses of the 23 Rossi. Angelo J. (Portrait) 5 Rouse. Irving (Portrait) 1464 Rumsey's Honest Seeds. Home of.. •919 Rust on Snapdragon, Remedy for, Notes on 355 Ruthven, Chas., Amaryllis by ^687 s Sabal serrulata. Notes on 311 St. Louis Flower Show, •762; Flow- er Show, General View of, •733; Seed Co., After the Fire, 466; Seed Co., Fire in Store of. 296: Spring Flower Show, 510; Wakes Its Pop- ulation to an Appreciation of a First Class Flower Show 691 St. Valentine's Day Advertising, •139, 143, 148; Chicago and 203 Salesman, A Good 992 Salix viminalis as a Snow Fence... 41 Salvias, Notes on 355. 595 Samples Through the Mails. Trade. 1299 San Francisco Florists of Years Ago ^937 Sander's List of Orchid Hybrids.. 987 Sashes Glazed with Ribbed Glass, Utilizing, Notes on 341 Scarlet Sage, Notes on 1243 Scheepers Co., John, Dutch Garden Display at N. Y. Flower Show.. •969 Schenek. Chas. (Portrait) 81 Sehinus MoUe, The Sweet Pepper Tree, Notes on •1251 Schling's Advice: "Keep Working Ahead" 941 Schling, Max, Basket by, •627: Co- operative Advertising by, •1099; Fixing Charges on Loaned Plants. 383: New Double Pink Primula obconica by, *1395: Window Ex- hibit of, ^698: on Advertising 1044 Schmidt. Henry, Primula obconica by ^1277 School Nature League 633 Schultz, Oscar (As a Red Rag to a Dull) 769 Schulz Co., The Jacob (Give Credit to the Assistant and Lighten Your Own Burden) 1213 Schutz, Arthur, Refrigerator in Store of •258 Schwedler's Maple, Notes on 1257 Season. The Close of the 14 47 Second Class Rates Still in the Air. 1204 Seed Analysts' Meeting. 9; Bill Killed. Pending, 294; Bills in Con- gress, 919; Contracts Awarded, 294: Contracts, The Bids on, 975; Field, 118; Growers of California. 62; Legislation. New, 118; Legis- lation, Pending, 974; Potatoes are Used for Planting, Small, 976: Potatoes for Scab and Rosette, Treating, 975: Shipments. No Em- bargo on, 598: Shortage and the Labor Problem, 1134: Situation, Committee for. 1025: Testing De- vice, New. by H. D. Hughes. 359: Testing. Practice in, 1246; Trade and Its Novelties, 438: Trade As- sociation. Annual Meeting of, •1393; Trade Convention 1410 Seedling Fruits to Flower Quickly, Aiding, 1091: Fruits to Flower Quickly, Aiding 1412 Seedlings, the Damping Off of; Notes on 659 Seeds Carry Disease. Some, 738: from America, 1298; in Opaque Envelopes, 358: Money Fund for, 1025: Opened Bids for Free, 118: Reporting Delayed. 738: Sowing, Notes on, 7; $243,000 for Garden.. 62 Seedsmen and Importers of New York, Leading, 538, 598: Beware!. 1449; to Help Production 1346 Seedsmen's Convention Marked by Much Sociability and Heartiness 1445 P.age Seidewitz. the Individual, Baltimo- rean Visits New York 830 Sense and Sentiment 507 Serviss, V. O., Making the Most of War-time Conditions by 1413 Shading, Notes on 1447 Shakespeare Garden. The ^1129 Shamrock in Milk Cans, 598: Seed, Time for Sowing, Notes on 452 Shifting Trees in Mid-Summer 1462 Shipment of Perishable Stock 498 Shipments, Frozen, Serious Losses in 439 Shipping Stock by Express 621 Shows, Four Large, 376; Thoughts From the 684; Visiting the Big..^601 Shrubs and Birds. 313; for Forcing, Flowering, 639; Forcing Cut Sprays of. Notes oiv 437; in Pots, Notes on. 13; Into Shape, Getting, Notes on 193 Sim William, Notes on 887 Skidelsky, S. S., Tales of a Traveler by, 58, 170. 290, 354, 474, 734, 914. 970, 1074. 1130. 1186, 1266; War and the Florist 857 Skimmia japonica, Diosciousness of 379 Skinner Irrigation Co. Represented in New York 1107 Slauson, H. B.. Diceciousness of Skimmia japonica 379 Smellie, John, Presentation to Weil- Known Scottish Florist 89 Smilax. ^rowing. Notes on, 906: Notes on 1343 Smith, J. W., Con- d Early Flow- ering Sweet Peas by. *1075: gdr. to P. E. Lewis, Exhibit at N. Y. Flower Show of .'878 Smith & Hemenway & Co., Inc 999 Snapdragon Plants, Curled-up, Notes on, 835; Rust, How to Control the, 353; Rust. Controlling 501 Snapdragon, Notes on, 115: Notes on, 476; Rust on. Notes on. 1222; Stunted, Notes on 858 Snippets, 27, 92, 148. 176, 235, 296, 361 420. 521. 576. 629, 728, 738. 887, 1000. 1050, 1108, 1164. 1220. 1278, 1304, 1422 Snowball. The Old Common, Notes on 1461 Societies. Activities of the 318 Society, Backing of a Big 380 Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists, 558, 733, 1314: Convention of, 1917,502: Hail .Association of. 256; Has Done, What the, 194; New Year's Greetings, 5; Portraits of Officers and Directors, 5; "Proceedings of, 433; Soc. of Amer. Florists, 376: Convention. 256; Convention and New York, 1363; Convention and New York Spring Show, 378; Con- vention Garden, 143. 879; Progress of the 760 S. A. F. Dept. of Plant Registration: Conard & Jones Co. Cannas. Au- rora. Snow Queen, Druid Hill, Morning Glow, 295, 891; Lfelio- Cattleya 1003 Sodium Arsenite 1163 Soil Acidity, Determining. Notes on. 373 South Bav LTnion, Roof Garden on House of ^1073 Southern Cultural Notes by W. C. Cook. 13, 185, 368, 489, 548, 1193, 1353, 1456 Southern Maidenhair Fern 1066 Southland. The Wonderful »1217 Sowing, Early, Notes on 7 Spanish Pepper and Egg Plants Un- der Glass, Notes on 1295 Spear & McManus, Refrigerator in Store of •259 Sperry. Joseph H., New York City at Easter 857 SpirEeas. Notes on 171, 415, 539 Spray Calendar. A Handy, 1407; Nozzle, A New 146 Spraying Fruit Trees 473 Spring Business Outlook, Notes on, 1023; Merit in a Late, 1308: Sea- son, Getting Ready for the Com- ing 1187 Springtime, Notes on 803 Stamps, A Matter of 1347 Stevia, Culture of. Notes on, 197; The Double, Notes on 1131 Stevias, Notes on, 415; Poinsettias and. Notes on 59 Stock for Next Winter, Preparing, Notes on. 1075; Increased Price for, 548; Increasing the Price of 499 Stocks. Calendulas and Candytuft, Notes on, 231: Culture of. Notes on 115 Stoddard, E. F.. Notes on Vegetable Crops by, 1191, 1301, 1350, 1399. 1451: Notes on Vegetables. 975; Vegetables Under Glass by, 121, 238, 368. 481, 599, 809, 919 Strawberries and Blackberries, Notes on 1161 StrawHowers, Growing, Notes on 659; (Immortelles), Notes on ....1295 Stray Notes from (jreat Britain by T. A. Weston 936 Street Flower Sellers 83 Strout, Chas. S. (Portrait) -315 Stuartia pentagyna. Notes on 1203 Stumpp & Walter Co.. Exhibit of. at International Flower Show *809 Stumpp, Geo. E. M., Exhibit at N. Y. Show, •695: (Portrait) 5, 80 Stuppy. Frank (Portrait) 5 Summer Crops Under Glass, Notes on. 1295: Flowers Over Tulips and Hyacinth Bulbs. Planting 392 Sunday Closing, New York Bill for, 698: Selling of Flowers 509 Support for Floral Pieces, Improved ^466 Sutter St., 236. Interior of Florist Shop at '937, "939 Swamp Rose. Rosa Carolina, Notes on 136 "Sweet Pea Annual," 312. 466; Buds Dropping. Notes on, 197: Concord Charming at N. Y. Show. •692: Leaves Diseased, Notes on, 222; l-'age Snowstorm by W. Atlee Burpee & Co.. •1342: Field Notes on, 137; in England, American, 619; New Aus- tralian, Vases of, *1241; Not Growing, 222; Notes on, 475; Root Rot of. Notes on, 452; with Daffo- dils, •1022; Yarrawa by John Willius ^1131 Sweet Potato Plants. Starting, Notes on 975 Swiss Floral Co., Flower Boxes by. •1021 T Tales of a Traveler by S. S. Ski- delsky. 58, 170, 290, 354. 474, 734, 914, 970, 1074, 1130. 1186, 1266 Tamarix africana. Notes on 1075 Tariff Tax, The Ten Per Cent 1348 Tarrytown, N. Y., Flower Show 147 6 Tausendschon for Easter, Notes on. 880 Taxes, The New 1092 Taxodiuni distichum. Notes on. . . . 437 Taxus canadensis Notes on, 437 ;; Dovastonii, Weeping English Yews. Notes on 1091 Taylor, C. D., Fraudulent Offer of.. 319 Teaching Illustrations. Good 760 Teas, E. Y., Reminiscences of an Octogenarian 1416 Telegram Decision, Important 712 Telegraphing Flowers 1043 Ten Per Cent., Let it be a Flat 1299 Tennessee State Florists' Associa- tion 379 Texas Bermuda Onion Crop of 1916. 9 ; Botanical Garden and Arbore- tum, 25; Nurserymen's Associa- tion 1362 Thatcher, A. E., New and Desirable Herbaceous Plants, 878; New and Desirable Hardy Plants by, 913, 1022; Some of the Newer Michael- mas Daisies by 1206 The Exchange and Its Correspond- ents 1258 Theory, Practical Application of a.. 561 Thilow. J. Otto at the Cross-Roads of the Pacific 390 Thompson, W. B.. Exhibit at N. Y. Flower Show of *878 Thorburn & Co., J. M., Exhibit of..*-757 Throop Estate, Scranton, Pa 495 Thunbergias, Notes on ■ 659 Thunya orientalis elegantissima, Notes on 683 Tobacco Dust for Fumigating, Notes on 1095 Tomato, John Baer, Notes on, 222; Plants. Starting, Notes on, 355 ; Seed. Quality of. Notes on 1250 Tomatoes for Canning Factory, Notes on, 490; Hints on Planting, 1187; Prices for. Notes on, 825; Promptly, Pick, 1400; Raising, Notes on 920 Toole, Sr., Wm., Herbaceous Peren- nials for Cut Flowers 57 Tornado. Concerning the New Castle (Ind.) 824 Toronto, Recent Trade in, 1043; Re- tailers Organize 773, 994 Totty, Charles H.. House of 'Mums at *1447 "Touchstone. The"^A New Maga- zine 1163 Tracy. B. Hammond, Gladiolus Pri- mulinus Exhibited by '658 Tracy. Jr., B. Hammond in Europe. 614 Trade and the War, 317; in Sum- mer, Local, 1417; Interest Threat- ened, Vital, 256; Papers, Best Re- sults from, 313; Papers Help Gov- ernment 935 Trade's Market 257 "Transatlantic Notes," Re .... 319. 440 Trees and Plants Being Tested, New, 445; for New York State. 1131; Getting Roots to Rootless, Notes on. 933; With Frozen Root Balls. Moving 12 Tricker. W. E., at Ice Carnival in St. Paul. •313-; Carnations of Com- mercial Value by *169 TropEeolum tricolor, Growing. Notes on 504 Trouble Easily. Taking Threatened 37 6 Truth in This, There's 1148 Tsuga canadensis. Notes on, *23; canadensis pendula, Notes on. . . . *77 Tulip Bulbs, Growing on, Notes on, 1187; Bulbs. That Duty on. 258; 558; Flamingo at New York Flow- er Show, *688; Keizerskroon or Grand Due, 319; Tree, Notes on, 1037; Show at Glen Cove, 1272; Trees. Moving, Notes on 222 Tulips and Others, Breeder, Notes on, 1187; Cultivation of Prize. •1094; Darwin, *971; Darwin. Notes on. 1343; Pacific Grown and Holland •913; with Green Tips, Notes on 639 u Ulmus parvifolia. Notes on 1147 Uncle Sam Does For You? What... 320 United States Civil Service Commis- sion Announces Exams for Assist- ant in Plant Nutrition. 880; Dept. of Agriculture. Year Book of... 1278 v Van Bochove & Bro., Inc., G.. Con- crete Slab Benches in Greenhouses of *537 Van Fleet, Dr., Presentation to 1462 Van Kleef, Marinus, The Propagat- ing of Ornamental Evergreens 9S9. 1207 Vaughan's Calendar for Gardeners. 9; Irises, Notes on. 1447; Seed Store. Exhibit of *778 Vegetable Asparagus, Planting, Notes on. 1343; Crops, Notes on, by E. F. Stoddard, 1079, 1191, 1247, 1301. 1350, 1399. 1451; Garden, 473; Gardening, Ontario Pamphlet on, 1159; Gardening. Pamphlet on, 919; Gardens, Home, 975; Growers i^age to Meet at Ithaca, 318; Plants, Growing Early, Notes on, 919; Plants, Notes on, 803; Plots, Demonstration, 1462; Seed Scarce. 473 Vegetables and B'ruits, Home Drying of, 1303; as Catch Crops, Notes on, 197; Canning and Drying, Notes on, 1399; Extra Early, 473; in a Greenhouse Affected by Gas, Growing, Notes on, 291; Notes on, 975; Soils for, Notes on, 1247; The Demand for, 934; The Present Price of, 380; Under Glass by E. F. Stoddard, 121. 238, 360, 481. 599, 809, 919, 1204; Why Not, 876; Winter Greenhouse 693 Vender, Aged, of Flowers Known to Many Children as Story Teller... 507 Verbenas, Notes on 115 Vesey, Jr., W. J. (Portrait) 315 Veteran New York Florists 1373 Viburnum Americanum, High Bush Cranberry, 77; Carliesii, Notes on. 595; cotinifolium. Notes on *1147 Viburnum plica turn, or Snowball, Notes on 1461 Vinca rosea. Notes on 115 Vinoas and Ivies — Trailing Plants, Notes on. 1343; in Small Pots, Growing. Notes on, 859; Notes on. 475 Vincent, Jr., Richard, Dahlias and Their Culture, 1185; on Beautify- ing the Home Grounds 801 Vines to Living Trees, Setting, Notes on 1307 Violets, Bunching, 31 ; Diseases of by Prof. E. A. White, 25; Notes on 185. 735 Visitors at N. Y. Show, 688; at St. Louis Show 692 Vitis riparia, Notes on 77 w Wage Commission, Minimum 693 Wallflowers, Carnations and, Notes on, 115 Notes on 115, 576 Walnut, Weeping English, Notes on 617 War and After, 24; and Horticul- ture, 114S; and our Business, 498; and the Florist, 831, 857, 940; Flower Business and the, 1041; in Europe, the Effect of the, ♦440; Organization for After the, 6; time Conditions, Making the Most of, 1413; Revenue Measure Affect- ing Florists, 1190; Tax on Peri- odicals, Letters and Third Class, 1450; Taxes, 1148; Time, In 27 Ward. Charles Willis (Portrait) . . . 114 Washington, Jobs at, 1348; The Week at 1247, 1347, 1450 Washington's Intangible Tax Law. 1451 Water, Hot, is Recommended. 503; Lilies for the Home Garden and Market 1263 Waterside Plants 1022 Watkins, S. L., Azalea occidentale and Its Color Forms, 102; Early Wonder and McDonald Berry, 1095; The Cassabanana 319 Watkins & Simpson, Ltd., New Es- tablishment of 9 Watson, John and the Liberty Loan. 1321 Watts, Dean R. L. (Portrait) 91 Western New York Horticultural So- ciety 137 Weeber & Don, Exhibit of *693 Weeping Dogwood. Cornus florida pendula. Notes on, 375; Willow, Kilmarnock, Notes on 311 Western Association of Nursery- men's Convention, 276; New York Horticultural Society, 1047; Union Telegraph Co 143 Weston, T. A.. Re "Transatlantic Notes" 319 White, Kirby B. (Portrait) 1393 White Fly on Ageratum, Notes on, 839; Pine. Pinus Strobus, Notes on, *375; Pine Rust Quarantine, Pro- posed 823 White, Edward F. (Portrait) 941 White, Prof. E. H., on Diseases of Violets 25 White, Senator Harry C, Wanted His Money Back 295 Wholesale, Purchasing at 1246 Wholesalers to Close on Sundays. . 1362 Wienhoeber Co., E., In the Conserva- tory of *115G Wier's Cut-leaved Silver Maple, Notes on 1203 Wild Flowers and Shrubs, Collec- tors of, 334; Gardener"? Are You a *500 Wilson, Mrs. Ella Grant, at St. Louis, 498; on Love and Sentiment the Foundation of the Flower Trade 623 Windbreak, An Evergreen for a, Notes on 759 Window Boxes for the Home and City *1021 Windows. Frosted *263 Windsor, Louis, Flower Business and the War by. 1041; Florists' Round Table by. 767; Women in the Flow- er Business 1467 "Wistaria." The Name. Notes on.... 437 Witterstaetter's Sport of Tausend- schon ^1039 Woman's Standpoint, From a, by Ella Grant Wilson 692 Women in Business, 1410; In the Flower Business, 14 67 ; Labor in Floral Establishments 1148 Women's Wages in Oregon 896 Wood. War Time Uses for 1423 Work, Paul. Cabbage Growers' Meet- ing at Tully by 1080 Workmen's Compensation Laws. . . . 825 Worm Killer 1058 Y Yarrawa Sweet Peas by John Wil- lius 'im Yew Tree. National Gardeners Plant 987 Young. John (Portrait) 5, 80 Yucca angustifolia (glauca). Notes on 135 A WEEKLY TRADE MEDIUM FOR FLORISTS, SEEDSMEN, NURSERYMEN AIVU ini/°„ll!.''^l^ INDUSTRIES CHICAGO Weatem Office 143 North Wabash Ave. Vol. XLIIl. No. 1 JANUARY 6,1917 Per Annum $1.50 | «, .o^SiTw^lffh s.. NEW YORK List of Surplus Stock at Reduced Prices DUTCH HYACINTHS Strictly First Size, or Exhibition Bulbs: 600 Gieantca, 250 Koh-i-noor, 550 Lb Grandeflse. 400 General Kohler, 500 Noble par Merite, 2S50 Gertrude, 675 L'Innocence. 400 Grand Monarque, 200 Garrick, eUj. $4.50 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. Second Size. Named: 650 Grand Maitre, 'iOO Cardinal Wiseman, 725 Gertrude, 1600 L'Innocence. 1150 Gigantea, 950 La Grandesae, 500 Garrick, 500 Noble par Merite, etc. $3.50 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Third Size, Named: 250 Grand Monarque, 500 Sir Wm. MansSeld, 450 Moreno, 1000 Gar- rick. 550 La Victoire, 2200 Gertrude, etc. $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000 Separate Colors, Single: 1300 Rose, 2500 Pure White, 1500 Light Blue, 760 Dark Red, •S75 Blush White, and 675 Dark Blue. $2.00 per 100. $1800 per 1000. Miniature, Named: 1200 La Grandeese, 1300 L'Innocence, 1400 Gigantea. $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1000. TULIPS 1000 1100 Pottebakker'nTiite.$ 13.50 Cottage, or May-Bowering Double Early 1000 2000 La Candeur $8.50 1750 Le Matador 15.00 1000 Murillo 10.00 800 Rubra Maxima 10.00 1500 Salvator Rosa 11.00 1350 Tournesol, Red and Yellow 16.00 3000 Schoonord {White MuriUo) 14.00 6500 Extra Fine Mixed... 8.50 Single Early 1250 Prince ot Austria 12.00 4250 Rose Grisdelin 8.50 2500 Princess Helena 11.00 1000 Queen of Roses 15.00 8000 Extra Fine Mixed. . . 6.00 Darwin 750 Mr. Famcombe San- ders 14.00 1300 Massachusetts 14.00 950 Painted Lady 14.50 2750 Cramoise Brilliant... 8.00 2000 Pride ot Haarlem 12.00 4500 Keizerskroon 12.50 400 Prof. Francis Dar- S500 Le Reine 7.50 win 12.50 900 Le Malelas 15.00 1000 Finest Mixed 7.00 NARCISSUS 1000 3500 Emperor, double-nosed bulbs $17 00 1000 Emperor, first-sized bulbs 12 00 20B 9.00 2200 Victoria, double-nosed bulbs 20.00 7500 Victoria, first-sized bulbs 11.00 1500 Barri conspicuua 7.00 1000 950 Caledonia $9.00 400 Isabella (Blushing Bride) 9.00 1000 Picotee (Maiden's Blush) 10 00 1000 Sweet Nancy S.OO 1000 Finest Mixed 8.00 Parrot 1000 Admiral of Constan- tinople 7.00 750 Lutea Major 7.00 750 Markgraf van Baden 7.00 900 Perfecta 7.00 1300 Finest Mixed 6.00 4000 Poetiotis oraatus, double-nosed .... 7.50 2500 Poatlcus 5.50 4500 Von Sion, Double, double-nosed.. . . 22 00 3000 Von Sion, double, first^sized 14.00 DIELYTRA Spectabilis $1.25 per doz. S9 00 per IOO The Best Thing In The Book /^UR 1917 catalog is being mailed and we trust your V-^ copy reaches you. If not, let us know and we will mail you another. i i Sizing it up, we who have made this catalog agree that the best thing in the book is a paragraph entitled, "Mutual Obligation," which we quote: "We guarantee safe delivery by express, and vfiW collect any claim for damage due to the failure of express companies to deliver promptly, or for damage due to rough handling. The guarantee does not apply, hov*rever, vi^here the customer fails to notify his express agent immediately of the damage and fails to confirm that notification in writing, sending us a statement of actual loss and a copy of the notice sent to his local express agent. Without this information we cannot prove damage and will not entertain claims. You must do vour share and protect us if we are to protect you from loss." This is our guarantee of square, honest dealing. 1000 DUTCH IRIS Mixed S12.00 SPIR^A Gladatone, caae of 100 clumps. $9 00, $1.25 per dos. Queeu Alexandra, caae of 100 clumps, $10.00; $1.50 per doz. F. R. PIERSON CO. ''T^' "Hamburg Late White" CHRYSANTHEMUM Picture shown was taken Nov. 28, 1916, and will give a good idea of what "Hamburg Late A\ hite" looks like when grown to single stems and planted six inches each way. "Hamburg Late White" is pure white under all weather conditions, and is a sport of Maud Dean white, but has no trace of pink, as the original. The average grower of Chrysanthemums must have varieties which are easy to handle, and from which he can cut as near 100% of perfect blooms as possible. "Hamburg Late White" has been grown for the last four years, and pro- duces a very high proportion of good flowers. It is not an exhibition va- riety, but for late white, one of the I.L'st for commercial purposes. It can be had in bloom the latter part of November, by taking an early bud, but by selecting later buds, most of the flowers are cut during December, and would advise to select a late bud, as the later buds come somewhat fuller, and by selecting late buds, flowers can be had as late as the middle of January. Keeping qualities are excellent, and where a light, graceful white flower is wanted, "Hamburg Late White" cannot be surpassed. "Hamburg Late White" will be disseminated in the Spring of 1917. Plants will be ready March Ist, 1917, and all orders will be filled in rotation. „ , „ . 100 1000 Rooted Cuttings $12.00 SIOO.OO 2-in. pots 15.00 125.00 WM. F. KASTING CO. A. N. PIERSON INC. CROMWELL, CONN. 568-570 Washington St. BUFFALO, N. Y. Geraniums Alph. Ricard, Jean Viaud, Edmond Blanc, Scarlet Bedder. 2-in,, $2.00 per 100, $20.00 per 1000; 3-in., $3.00 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. S. A. Nutt, Gen. Grant, Mad. Buchner, Mad. Recamier, Jean Oberle, Abbie Schaffer, E. H. Trego, etc. $2.00 per 100, $18.50 per 1000 for 2-in.; $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000 for 3-in. We list several hundred varieties in an assortment that covers every class of GERANIUMS, single, semi-double, double, ivy-leaved, variegated foliage, and scented, including such varieties as Rose, Nutmeg, Lemon, etc., prices running from $2.00 per 100 up to 50c. each. Miscellaneous Plants 2-in., $2.00 per 100, $18.50 per 1000; 3-in., $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000- ALYSSUM, Giant and Dwarf. ALTERNANTHERAS, 10 varieties, AGERATUM, 6 varieties. BEGONIAS, Luminosa, Vernon, Erfordia, Pfitzer's Triumph, Gracilis Rose. COLEUS, 10 varieties. CUPHEA, HARDY ENGLISH IVY. HELIOTROPE, Mad. Bruant, Chieftain and Mad. A. Bloney. LEMON VERBENAS. LANTANAS, 10 varieties. MOONVINES, White and Blue. PARLOR IVY. PETUNIAS, Double and Fringed, mixed colors. POMPON CHRYSANTHEMUMS, large as- sortment. SALVIA Bonfire and Zurich. SWAINSONIA, White. ABUTILON, Savitzi. 2-in., $3.00 per 100; 3-in,, $4.00 per 100. Boston. $1.00 each, $£ Scottii. Ferns 4-in., $2.00 per doz., $15.00 per 100; 7-in., $6.00 per doz.; 8-in., .00 per doz. Large plants, 11- 12 in. pots, from $2,00 to $5 00 each' 4-in., $2.00 per doz., $15.00 per 100. Rooted Cuttings COLEUS, 10 varieties, including Golden Bedder and Verschaffeltii HELIOTROPE, AGERATUM, Blue and White. 75c. per doz., post- paid: $5.00 per 1000 by express, not prepaid. R. VINCENT, JR. & SONS CO. The Florists' Exchange ^llllilllll lllllllllllllllllllllllll|l|lll|lllllll||IIIIHIIHHll|l||ll| Illllllll Illllll Ilillli Ilillll Illllll Illl Ill Illlllllllllllllllilllill mil IIIIIIIMIMMIIIIIIIIIIIII Illllllll IIHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII II Illllllllllllllllllll 1 Illllll Ililllllill IIIIIIIIIIIE BUY YOUR JAPAN UUES FROM THIS LIST— NEAR HOME! We will keep them for you in Cold Storage in any of these cities NEW YORK GIGANTEUM Size 6-8 $13.50 per case of 400 Size 7-9 S15.00 per case of 300 Size 8-9 $15.00 per case of 280 Size 8-10 $19.00 per case of 250 Size 9-10 .$19.00 per case of 200 Size 10-11 $18.00 per case of 150 Size 11-12 $18.00 per case of 130 FORMOSUM Size 7-9 $16.00 per case of 280 Size 9-10 $15.00 per case of 160 Size 10-11 $15.00 per case of 140 Sjze 10-12 $15.00 per case of 120 MAGNIFICUM Size 8-9 $13.00 per case of 200 Size 9-10 $9.00 per case of 100 Size 9-10 $13.00 per case of 150 Size 9-11 $9.00 per case of 100 Size 9-11 $13.00 per case of 130 Size 10-11 $13.00 per case of 120 Size 11-13 $13.00 per case of 80 Size 12-13 $13.00 per case of 70 Size 13-15 $13.00 per case of 60 AURATUM Size 7-9. . .' $10.00 per case of 180 Size 9-11 $10.00 per case of 100 Size 11-13 $10.00 per case of 70 Size 13-15 $10.00 per case of 50 ALBUM Size 7-9 $14.00 per case of 220 Size 9-10 $14.00 per case of 150 Size 9-11 $14.00 per case of 130 Size 11-12 $14.00 per case of 100 CHICAGO GIGANTEUM Size 6-8 $13..50 per case of 400 Size 7-9 $6.00 per case of 100 Size 7-9 $15.00 per case of 300 Size 8-9 $15.00 per case of 280 Size 9-10 $19.00 per case of 200 MAGNIFICUM Size 9-10 $13.00 per case of 150 Size 10-11 $13.00 per case of 100 CINCINNATI GIGANTEUM Size 7-9 $6.00 per case of 100 Size 7-9 $15.00 per case of 300 Size 8-9 $15.00 per case of 280 Size 9-10 $19.00 per case of 200 MAGNIFICUM Size 9-10 $13 00 per case of 150 PITTSBURGH GIGANTEUM Size 7-9 $15.00 per case of 300 Size 9-10 $19.00 per case of 200 MAGNIFICUM Size 9-10 $13.00 per case of 150 Size 11-12 $13.00 per case of 100 Size 9-10. ALBUM 814.00 per case of 130 BUFFALO GIGANTEUM Size 8-10 $19.00 per case of 250 DETROIT GIGANTEUM Size 7-9 $6.00 per case of 100 Size 7-9 $8.00 per case of 150 Size 7-9 $15.00 per case of 300 Size 9-10 $19.00 per case of 200 MAGNIFICUM Size 9-10 $9.00 per case of 100 Size 9-10 $13.00 per case of 150 BOSTON GIGANTEUM Size 6-8 $13.50 per case of 400 Size 7-9 $15.00 per case of 300 Size 8-10 $19.00 per case of 250 OMAHA GIGANTEUM Size 7-9 $15.00 per case of 300 FORMOSUM Size 7-9 $16.00 per case of 270 GRAND RAPIDS GIGANTEUM Size 7-9 $15.00 per case of 300 Size 8-9. . . ., $15.00 per case of 280 Size 9-10 $19.00 per case of 200 MINNEAPOLIS GIGANTEUM Size 8-10 .$19.00 per case of 260 Size 9-11 $19.00 per case of 180 DENVER GIGANTEUM Size 7-9 $6.00 per case of 100 Size 7-9 $15.00 per case of 300 Size 8-10 $19.00 per case of 250 Size 9-10 $19.00 per case of 200 MAGNIFICUM Size 8-9 $13.00 per case of 190 Size 9-10 $13.00 per case of 150 GALVESTON GIGANTEUM Size 7-9 $15.00 per case of 300 Size 9-10 $19.00 per case of 200 Size 10-11 $18.00 per case of 150 TORONTO GIGANTEUM Size 7-9 $15.00 per case of 300 Size 8-10 $19.00 per case of 250 Size 9-10 $19.00 per case of 200 MAGNIFICUM Size 9-10 $13.00 per case of 150 Size 10-11 $13.00 per case of 150 PAPER WHITE NARCISSUS F. O. B. BOUND BROOK, N. J. First size $12.50 per case of 12.50 Second size $12.00 per case of 1000 First size F. O. B. CINCINNATI $12.50 per case of 1250 RALPH M. WARD ca CO. 71-73 Murray Street THE LILY HOUSE Branch at Rotterdam NEW YORK CITY |H|iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Illllll Ill I iiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiii Illllllllllllllllllll iiiiiiiiii Ill Ill I I iiiiiiii I mil I Ill I iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii I Ill I Ill iiiiiiiiii mil iiiiiiiiiiiiiii When ordering, please mention The Exchange January 6, 1917. The Florists' Exchange Advance Co 51 Albert & Oayidson 47 Allen. J. K 3S Allen Co, Wm, S 39 American Bulb Co 35 Am. Gnhs. Mfg. Co. . .44 Anderson. J. F 21 Anderaon, S. A 2S ^glin & Walsh Co... 16 iphine Mfg. Co 44 Armes. H. W 34 Arnold & Co., D. C...39 Aachmann Bros 20 Asclmiann, Godfrey... .50 Ashle.v. Ernest 2S Atlas Preservative Co. . .44 Audubon Nurs 21 Avenue Floral Co 30 Badglev & Bishop 39 Baker Bros 2S Baker, Wra. J 41 Barclay Nurs 10 Barrett. The Florist. . -32 B.irr A Co., B. F 3:! Barrows 4 Son, H.H. . . 20 Bath, John U 33 Baumer, A. R 30 Baur 4 Steinkamp IS Bayersdorfer & Co 34 Bay State Nurs ,The. .22 Beaven, E^ A 34 Beckert's Seed Store. . . .s Begorow Floral Co 30 Bemb Floral Co., L. . .2S Berger Bros. 41 Bertermann Bros. Co. .30 Bes.^ng;in A Co . A. S..33 BUck, The Florist 31 Bloorasdale Seed Farms S Boddington Co. A. T.4-H Bolgiano & Sons, J .... 10 Bonnet & Blake 39 Bonnot Bros 39 Boston Floral Supply Co 36 Boston Humus Co.. ..44 Bone. M. A 31 Brant Bros.. Ino 32 Broderick. R. T 33 Brown, Peter 16 Brj'an, Alonzo J 14 Buchbinder Bros 35 Buckbee. H. W 23 Bulk & Co 22 Bunyard. A. T 31 Burnett Bros 10 Burpee, W. A. 4 Co. . . S Butler i Ullman 31 Byer Bros 14 Cade, H.H 33 Caldwell The Woods- man Co 35 Campbell Bros 21 Camp Conduit Co 44 Cannata. J. P 14 Carbone, Florist 28 Charleston Cut Flower & Plant Co 33 Chicago Feed & Fer- tilizer Co 21 Chicago Flower Grow- ers' .\ss'n. The 42 Childs, John Lewis 8 Chlnnick, W. J 14 Christensen, Thos. P. . . 20 Clare, W.G 35 Clark, Florist .33 Clarke's Sons. D 31 Clay & Son 44 Cloche Co, The 13 Coan, J. J 38 Cohen & Hiller 35 Conard & Jones. ...... 19 Conine Nurs. Co. The F. E 22 Coombs, Florist 30 Cottage Gardens Nurs. Ino 21 Cowee, W. J 35 Cowen's Sons, N 46 Craig & Co., Robt 14 CrawbuckCo..G. W...37 Crouch, Mrs. J. W 28 Crowl Fern Co 35 Crump, F. F 28 Cumbie, J. L 34 Cut Flower Eich 39 Danker, Florist 28 Dards 31 Dawson, W. A 15 Day Co., W. E 32 De Buck, John IS Delgado, Francisco Q. ..IS Dietsch Co, A 46 Dillon. J. L 19 Dobbsi Son 28 Dorner & Sons Co. ... 18 Doussard, Miss L 33 Dreer, H. A 14-45 Duke's Farm 22 Dummett, Inc., Au- thur 33 Eagle Pipe Supply Co 46 Eble, Chas 31 Edlefsen-Leidiger Co. 30 Edwards' Folding Box Co 34 Edwards. H. B 21 Elliott & Sons. Wm. . . 8 Emmana, Geo. M 13 =DCL List of Advertisers Eskcsen, Frank N 20 Eskil's Greenhouses 33 Evans Co.. J, A 44 Evans, W. & H. F 18 Evenden & Sons, W. J. . 32 Eyres, Florist 28 Fallon. Florist 31 Faust, Henry S 14 Fenrich, Joseph S 37 Foley Ghs Mfg. Co... 47 Ford, M.C 37 Ford, Wra. P 38 Fottler. Fiske, Raw- son Co 8 Fowler, Mrs. L. P 32 Frederick. J. H 13 Freeman-Lewis 30 Friedman, Florist... . '. 28 Friedman, J.J 44 Froment, H. E 39 Frost, Chas 41 Galvin, Thos. F 31 GasserCo., J. M 28 General liulb Co.. The. 11 GibHn&Co 45 Gibbons, The Smiiaz Man 35 Girvin, Willis B 13 Gloeckner, Wm 28 Goldstein & Futter- man 39 Gorman, J. F 45 Gove. The Florist 28 Graham ,t Son, A 28 Grandy, The Florist. . .31 Growers' Cut Flower Co 39 Gude Bros Co 32 Gunther Bros 39 Guttman & Raynor. . .37 Habermehl's Sons 31 Hanford, R. G 13 Hansel! Grate Co 44 Harris, Ernest 14 Hart, Geo. B 35 Hatcher 28 Heacock Co., Jos 19 Heinl's 33 Heiss Co 28 Henderson & Co., A ... 10 Henshaw Floral Co 38 Hentz & Nash. Inc 39 Herr, A. M 17 Hess & Swoboda 31 Hews Co., A. H 43 Highland Pk. Gnhs. ..30 Hill Co., E. G 42 Hill Floral Co., E.G.. -28 Hill Nurs. Co., D... 21-22 Hitchings & Co 46 Hollywood Gardens. . .32 Holm & Olson 32 Holton & Hunkel Co. . .40 Home Correspondence School 35 Horan, E. C 39 Howard Rose Co 22 Igoe Bros 34 Imlav Co 33 Irwin, R. J 15 Jackson & Perkins 20 Jacobs. S.& Sons. . .45-47 Jennings, E. B 10 Johnston Bros 31 Johnston & Co., T. J.. .31 Joseph's Florist 32 Joy Floral Co 30 Kasting, Wm. F. Co... 1 Keller, John A 30 Keller Pottery Co 43 Keller Sons, J. B 31 Kelway & Son 10-11 Kerr, The Florist 30 Kervan Co., The 34 Kessler, Wm 39 King Construe. Co. . . .47 Knoble Bros 28 Koloos & Co 21 Komada Bros 41 Koster & Co 22 Kottmiller, Florist 31 Kroeschell Bros. Co... .46 Kuebler. Wm H 39 Lagarde & Speelman. ..11 Lager & Hurrell 19 Landreth Seed Co 8 Lang Floral & Nuis. Co 28 Lange, A 28 Langc. H. F. A 32 Langjahr. A. H 39 Lapham Floral Co 33 Leahy's 28 Leedle Floral Co 18 Lemon & Co, Fred H..33 Leonard Seed Co 8 Littlefield & Wyman. .18 Lockland Lumber Co. .40 London Flower Shop. . .31 Lord & Burnham. .... 52 Loveridge, C 33 Lovett, J- T 22 Ludwig Floral Co 31 MaoNifl Hort. Co 13 Mader, Paul 14 Magic Humus Co 44 Mahlsede Bros 20 Marshall & Co., W.E.IO Massmann, F. W 30 Matthews, the Florist. .33 McAlpine & McDon- ald 40 MoCallum Co., The ..42 McCarron, Miss 30 McClunie. Geo. C 30 McConnell, Alex 31 McCray Refrigerator Co 34 McHutchison & Co. . . 4 McManus. James 39 Metairie Ridge Nurs. Co., Ltd., The 31 Metropolitan Material Co 44-45-47 Mette, Henry 10 Meyer, Adolph 31 Michell, Edw. H 18 MichellCo.. H. F 12 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 35 Michler Bros. Co 30 Miller, A- L 13 Miller, Stuart H 41 Mills, The Florist 30 Modern Mfg. Co 43 Moninger Co.. J. C 47 Moore Seed Co 8 Mt. View Floral Co. . .22 Mueller, Chas. P 33 Mullanphy, Florist 32 Murray, Samuel 30 Murray, the Florist... .33 Nason, L. B 39 National Nurserymen Pub. Co 20 Nat'l Florists' Board of Trade 34 Neidinger, Jos. G 34 New England Florist Supply Co 40 New York Floral Co. . . 30 Nicotine ^lfg. Co 44 Niessen Co., Leo 41 Noe, L. M 39 Olinger, P.J 18 Ouwerkerk, P 22 Palmer, F. E 28 Palmer & Son, W. J.. . . 28 Park Floral Co., The.. .28 Park Floral Co 32 Parshelsky Bros. .Inc.. .45 Peacock Dahlia Farm. . 13 Pearce, Geo .45 Peircc. E. Allan 43 Penn, The Florist 28 Pennock-Meehan Co. 17-41 Peters & Reed Pot- tery Co 43 Peterson, J. A 12 Peth & Duggan 12 PfaffA Kendall 44 Philadelphia Cut Flower Co 41 Philadelphia Whole- sale Flor. Eioh 41 Philips Bros 30 Pierce Co,. F. 0 46 Pierson, Inc., A. N. . 1-17 Pierson Co., F. R 1 Pikes Peak Floral Co. . . 28 Pillsbury, I, L 19 Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co 40-44 Polykranas. G. J 38 Potter Floral Co 28 Pulverized Manure Co, The 44 Pyfer&Co., A. T 42 Quadland's Sons, C. . .17 Ramsburg, G. S. ... 4-20 Randall's Flower Shop 32 Rawlings, Elmer 14 Reck, John & Son 28 Reed & Keller 34 Reich, V. E. & Sons. ..44 Reidel & Meyer. Inc.. .37 Reinberg, Peter 42 Rice Co., M 36 Richards. G H 10 Ritchy, F. W 18 Robbinsville Nurs .... 22 Robinson <& Co., H. M 35 Robinson Co., H. M .. ..37 Robinson, L. D 32 Rochester Floral Co. . .31 Rock Flower Co,, W. . .30 Roehrs Co., Julius. ... IS Rolker & Sons, A 8 Rosemont Gardens. . . .30 Rosery Flower Shop. .. 28 Royal Glass Works 45 Rupp, John F 8 Russin & Hanfling 35 Salter Bros 32 Sauter, A 39 Soeery,Ed 31 SchaetTer, Chas. A 33 Scheepers & Co., John, Ino 4 .Schling, Max 31 Schmidt, J. C 13 Scholtz, the Florist 28 Schuiz Co., Jacob 30 Schwake& Co , C 8 Scollay, Ino , John A.. .46 Shellroad G'houses. . . .10 Sheridan, Walter F.. 39 Siebrecht. Geo. C... 39 Siebrecht Co., The Walter R 38 Skidelsky Co..S. S 16 Skinner IrrigationCo. . .46 Slinn, B. S. Jr 39 Smith. E. D-,&Co 17 Smith & Fetters Co- . .28 Smith, Henry 30 Smith Co., W. & T 22 Smith, P.J 38 Smith, the Florist 28 Smith & Hemenway Co.. Inc 46 Smooth-on Mfg. Co .. .45 Snyder Co., B. A 40 Solomon & Son, L 44 Spear & McManus. . . .30 St Louis Wholesale Cut Flower Co 42 Standard Thermom- eter Co 45 Stecher Litho Co 12 Steele's Pansy Gar- dens 11 Stoothoff Co , H. A. . .44 Storrs & Harrison 20 Stumpp. Geo. E. M. . .31 Stumpp & Walter 12-14 Swiss Floral Co 8 Syracuse Pottery Co. . . 43 Thompson Carnation Co.. J. D 16 Thompson & Co., C. . .30 Thorburn & Co., J. M. 8 Tomlinaon Key Floral Co 30 Totty, Chas. H 19 Traendly & Schenck. . - 39 Troutman's Flowers. . .33 United Cut Flower Co., Inc 37 Van Assche, Frank. . . .44 Van Bochove, G. A Bro 30 VanGeldcreo, G. W...22 Vanheerde, Mr- L 21 Vaughan'B Seed Store- . 10 Vick's Sons, James. ... 10 Vincent, Jr., »Sc Sons Co-,R 1 Virgin, U.J 31 Vlasveld, Simon 1 J Walker Co., The F. ...30 Waller Seed Co 12 Ward & Co, Ralph M. 2 Warendorff, A 31 Washburn & Sons, H. .33 Watkins & Simpson. . . 10 Wax Bros 28 Webster Floral Co 14 Weeber & Don 8 Weir, Inc-, James 28 Weiss, Herman 37 Welch Bros. Co 40 Welch, Patrick 40 Welch, The Florist 30 Welchs' 40 Whilldin Pottery Co.. 43 White & Mullin 39 Whitted Floral Co 30 Wietor Bros 42 Williamsport Floral Co 32 Wilson Floral Co., J.. .28 Wilson, H. E 32 Wilson, R.G 28 Winter Floral Co 33 Winteraon's Seed Store 42 Wolflnger, Florist 30 Wood Bros 13 Woodrow & Marke- tos 39 Woodruff & Sons. S...10 Young & Co., A. L 37 Young & Co., John. . .39 Young & Nugent 31 Young &. Sons Co., C. .32 Zech & Mann 42 Zvolanek Ant. C 8 L Handy direct Index to every- thing advertised In this week's display columns INDEX TO STOCK ADVERTISED The Exchange Is the only paper with this special feature— In- valuable to advertiser and buyer Abutilon 1-13-14 Achrjanthes 13 Adiantum 16-20-21 Ageratum..l^S-13-l-4-15- 16-17 Alternanthera .1-14-16-17 Alyssum Hl^15-16- 17 Amar>'Uis 4 Ampelopsis 22 AntirrhiDum 4 Araucarias 20-22-50 Areca 50 Asparagus.. .. 4r^-12-I3-14- 15-16-20-50 Aspidistra 50 ABplenium 12 Asters 4- S Aucubas 21-22 Azaleas 20-21-22-50 Bay Tree 22 Bedding Plants 14 Begonias 1-4-S-10-12- 13-14-15-16-50 Berberis 22 Berried Plants 21 Bleeding Heart 8-22 Blue Bells 4 BougainviUeas 15 Boxwood 21-22 Bulbs. . .2-4-S-10-11-12 Caladiums 10-14 Calceolaria 16 Calendula 4-13-15-16 Callas S-15 Candjtuft 4-8-12 Cannas 10-16 Carnations . .15-16-17-1&- 19-37 Celosia 4 Centaurea 4-12 Cherries 22 Chri'santhemums. - . . 17- 13-15-16-19 Cinerarias.. .4-8-15-16-17- ™ 50 Clematis 21-22 Cobea 4-8-12 Coccs 20-50 Coleus 1^7-8-13-15-17 Conifers 21-22 Cuphea 1-13-14 Cut Flowers 37 Cyclamen 8-11-12-14- 15-16-17 Daffodils 11 Dahlias 10-13 Daisies 14-15-16 Daphne 13 Decorative Plants 14 Diel>-tra 1-11 Dracena 4-8-13-14-15 „ -16 Evergreens 8-21-22 Ferns 1-13-U-15-16- 19-20-21-50 Fern Balls 10 Fverfew 13-14 Forge t-Me-Nots 13 Freesias 11 Fruit Trees 22 Fuchias 13-14 Genista 13 Geraniums 1-13-14-15- 16-17 Gladiolo 8-10-11-15- 16 Gloxinias 10-14 GreviUea 4-K Gypsophila 12 Heliotrope 1-4-13-14- 15-16-17 Hemlock 22 Herbaceous Plants 22 Holly 21 Hyacinths 1-11-21 Hydrangeas. . 16-20-21-22- 50 Ice Plant 15 Iris 1-10 Ivy 1-13-15-16-17- 34 Japanese Maples... .21-22 Kalmais 22 Kentias 19-20-21-50 Lantanas 1-13-14-17 Laurel. 21 Lilac 21-22 LiUes 2^-8-10-11-. 15-16-50 Lily of the Valley. . .8-11 Lindens 22 Lobelia 4-8-13 Maderia 10 Magnolias 22 Manetti Vines 10 Maguerites 14 Marigolds 13 Mesembryanthemum. . 16 Mignonette 4-8 Moonflower S Moonvines 1-13-17 Musa 4 Myosotis 16 Narcissus 1-2-11-14-21 Norway Maples 22 Norway Spruce 22 Nursery Stock S-21-22 Orchids 18-19 Otaheite Oranges 16 Palms 15-19-20 Pandanus 50 Pansies 4-8-10-11-12 Pelargoniums 15-16 Pennisetum 4 Peonies 11-21-22 Perennials 22 Petunias 4-8-14-15- 1&-17 Phlox 8-22 Privet 21-22 pSttias:::::::::::?^ f^-'"™" *-« Primroses. .... 14 Rhododendrons. 20-21-22- Primulas 8-15-50 50 Roses.. 10-15-17-18-19-20- Schizanthus a 1 ■ , A^^fnfJ See^s 4-8-10-12-13. Salvia 1-4-8-10-12- „, , . 13-14-15 Shamrock 4- ScarletSage 38 Shrubs 8-21- Editorial Contents American Gladiolus Society 26 Aristolochia Sipho 27 Bulbs in a Greenhouse, Planting. 7 Business Troubles 27 Catalogs Received 10 Concrete, Fast-Setting 7 Easter, Ziooking' Forward to (Illus.) 7 Epple, Chas., View of Greenhouse of (Illus.) 27 Exhibitions and Meeting's, Coming' 10 Fraud, Imprisonment for 10 Gardening for Women. Instruc- tion in 12 General Trade Notes 27 Government Gives Away, What the 24 Greenhouse Building 44 Horticultural Society of New Tort 26 Incorporations 27 King Construction Co 44 Ladie.s' S. A. F. (Portraits) 26 Meeti-'.gs and Eshibitions, Coming 10 Middle Atlantic States 15 Middle West, The 34 'Mums, Best Late Varieties of.. 13 New England States 21 Ninth Story "Window, Prom A. . . 24 Nursery Dept, The (Illus.) 23 Obituary 25 Pacific Coast, The 44 Plant Quarantine 26 Question Box 38 Readers' Views Retailer, The 28 S. A. P. and O. H. — Officers for 1917 Salix vaminalis as a Snow Fence Seed Analysts' Meeting Seed Trade Snippets Southern Cultural Notes Southern States Texas Bermuda Onion Crop of 1916 26 -33 5-6 41 9 9 27 13 11 Trade Notes: Baltimore 11 Boston 40 Buffalo 15 California 44 (i^hicago .*. . .42 Cincinnati 38 Cleveland 34 Indianapolis 43 Kalamazoo 35 Kansas City 36 Knoxville 11 Lancaster 19 Louisville .12 Milwaukee 38 Montgomery 11 New Haven. 21 New York City 37 Pawtucket 21 Philadelphia 41 Pittsburgh 19 Portland 44 Raleigh 11 St. Louis 36 St. Paul 38 San Francisco 27 Syracuse 15 Toledo 42 Washington, D. C.12 Trees with Frozen Root Balls, Moving 12 War, After the War Time, In . . 24 27 Watkins & Simpson, Ltd., New Es- tablishment of 9 Vaughan's Calendar for Gardeners 9 Violets, Diseases of 25 Weet's Work, The 7 38 Skimmia 22 .15 Smilax 4-15 , _ Snapdragon. 4-1 3-1 5-1 6-37 ■15 Spiraea 1-8-11-12-22 22 Spruce 21-22 Stevia 4 Stocks 4-8-13-15 Swainsona 1-17 Sweet Peas 8-15-37 Trees 8-21-22 Thunbergia 4 Tuberoses 10 Tulips 1-11-12-21 Tradescantia 13 Vegetable Seeds 8-10 Verbenas.... 1^-8-13-17-19 Vincas... .4-8-13-14-15-16 Wistaria 22 MISCELLANEOUS Alpine 44 Artificial Flowers 36 Auctions 13 Baskets 10-34-35-36 Benches 44 Bench Fittings 44 Berries 35 Birch Bark 34 Boilers 45^6 Boxes 34-35 Boxwood 34-35 Canes 10 Chiffons 34-35 Cedar Bark 34 Cork Bark 34 Crepe Paper 34 Crescents 36 Crosses 35-36 Cycas Leaves 34-35-36 Cypress 46 Dagger Ferns 34-35 Directory of Reliable Retail Houses. .28-30- 31-32-33 Dirt Bands 20-43 Evergreens 34 Fancy Ferns 34-35 Fertilizers 8-10-21-44 Fittings 47-51 Florists' Accounts In- sured 34 Florists' Supplies34-35-36 Foil 35 Frieze 35 Fumigate rs 10 Galax Leaves 34-35 Glass 44r45^6 Glass Cutters 46 Glazing Points 45 Grates 44 Greenhouse Construc- tion 44-45^6-47-52 Greenhouse Material.. 46- 47 Greenhouse Woodwork.44 Ground Pine 35 Gutters 46 Hearts 36 Heating 45^6 Holly 34-35 Hose 16-44-45 Huckleberry Branches 35 Humus 44 Insecticides 10 Iron Cement 45 Knives (Budding and Pruning) 10 Laurel 34 Laurel Festooning. .34-35 Leucothoe Sprays.. .34-35 Lithographic Work 12 Magnolia Leaves 34 Mahonia Sprays 34 Manure 44 Mastica 45 Moss ^ ,rt Mushroom Spawn 10 Nico-Fume 16 Nikoteen 44 Nikotiana 44 Paper pots ■ - 1^ Pecky Cypress 44-46 Pines 34-35 Pipe 44-47 Pipe Fittings 46-47 Plant Stands 34 Post Cards If Posts. 46 Pots 43 Prepared palms 35 Putty • ■ -46 Putty Machines 45-46 Refrigerators 34-35 Ribbons 34-35 Roping 35 Ruscus 35 Sash 44-45^6^7 Secateurs 10 Smilax 34-35 Sphagnum Moss 34-35 Sprayers 44 Stakes 34 Staples 19 Supports 34 Thermostats 45 Tobacco Products 44 Toothpicks 34-35 Tubes 47 Vases 36 Ventilating 44-51 Wants 48-49-50 Wax Goods 35-36 Weed Killer 44 Wheat Sheaves 34 Wholesale Floriet637-38- 39-40-41-42 Wire 34 Wire Designs 35 Wreaths 35-36 The Florists' Exchange Choice Florists' Seed For Early Sowing Ageratum Mexicanum, Blue Perfec tion I Ageratum Mexicanum, Dwarf Blue.. Ageratum Mexicanum, Dwarf White Ageratum Mexicanum, Mauve Beauty Alyssum, White Gem. The best va- riety Alyssum, Carpet of Snow Alyssum, Little Gem. Very dwarf. . Alyssum, Benthami. The old variety. Amaryllis Hippeastrum Hybrids. , . . Antirrhinums, Nelrose. Pink. 4 pkts., Sl.OO Antirrhinum, Silver Pink 3 plcts., $2.75 1.00 Antirrhinum, Venus. Soft pink 3 pkts., 50c. .20 Antirrhinum, Coral Red. Strik- ing color 25 Antirrhinum, Daybreak. Pink white throat 25 Antirrhinum, Firefly. Scarlet. .25 Antirrhinum, Lilacinum. Li- lac 25 Antirrhinum, Luteum. Yellow. .25 Antirrhinum, Queen Victoria. Pure white 25 Antirrhinum, Int., Orange King. Orange 25 Antirrhinum, Pink Queen. Creamy pink 25 Asparagus plumosus nanus. Greenhouse grown $3.50 per 1000 seeds. Asparagus plumosus nanus. Californian grown $2.50 per 1000 seeds. Asparagus Sprengeri 75c. per 1000 seeds. Aster, Early Wonder, Lavender .25 Aster, Early Wonder, Pink Aster, Early Wonder, White Aster, Carlson's Branching, Lavender Aster, Semple's Branching, Shell- Pink Aster, Vick's Branching, White Aster, Daybreak. Shell pink Aster, Purity. Pure white Aster, Violet King. Giant flowers. . . . Aster, Lady Roosevelt. Lovely pink. Begonia, Erfordii 5 pkts., $1.00 Begonia, Prima Donna.. 5 pkts., $1.00 Begonia, Vernon 5 pkts., $1.00 Begonia, Vernon grand, rosea 5 pkts., $1.00 Tr. pkt. Oz. Tr. pkt. Calendula, Lemon Queen D.IO $0.75 Calendula, Orange King .10 .30 Calendula, Prince of Orange .10 .30 Candytuft, Giant Hyacinth-fid. White $0.25 .15 .75 Candytuft, Empress. Pure white 10 Candytuft, White Rocket : . . .10 .15 .75 Celosia Thompsoni, Crimson 15 .10 .50 Celosia Xbompsoni, Golden Yellow. .15 .10 .30 Celosia Thompsoni, Pink 15 .10 .15 Celosia Thompsoni, Purple 15 .50 Centaurea Candidissima. (Dusty Miller) 25 .30 Centaurea Gymnocarpa. Very tall... .10 Oz. $0.10 .15 .10 1.00 .35 .25 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.50 2.50 .75 1.50 1.00 PETUNIA, BODDINGTON'S CENTURY PRIZE 3.00 Centaurea Cyanus, Double Blue $0.15 $0.75 .25 $2.00 Cineraria Maritima 10 .30 .26 2.00 Cineraria Maritima Diamond 20 1.00 Cobea Scandens. Blue 10 .40 .25 1.00 Cobea Scandens alba. White 15 1.00 Coleus, Rainbow Hybrids 50 .25 1.00 Dracaena Australis. Broad foliage 25 .25 1.00 Dracaena Indivisa. Slender leaves 10 .40 .25 3.50 Grass, Pennisetum Longistylum 10 .50 .25 2.00 Grass, Pennisetum Ruppelianum 15 .75 .25 2.00 Grevillea Robusta. (Silk Oat) 25 1.00 .25 5.00 Heliotrope, Lemoine's Giant 25 1.50 .25 Heliotrope, Regale. Very dwarf 25 2.00 .25 Lobelia, Crystal Palace. Dark blue.. .25 2.50 .25 Lobelia, Emperor William. Light blue 25 1.75 .25 S% DISCOUNT, CASH WITH ORDER Tr, Lobelia, Gracilis. Trailing ' Lobelia, Speciosa. Dark blue, trailing Mignonette, Boddington's Majesty... Mignonette, Allen's Defiance Mignonette, New York Market Musa Ensete..lOO seeds, 75c.; 1000 seeds, $5.00 Petunia, Double Fringed, Mixed. ^2 pkt. 60c. Petunia, Century Prize.. . ]4 pkt. 60c. Petunia, Ruffled Giants. 3 pkts. $1.25 Petunia, Bar Harbor Beauty. Rose, splendid bedder 5 pkts. $1.00 Petunia, Rosy Morn 5 pkts. 1.00 Pyrethrum Aureum. (Golden Feather) Pyrethrum Selaginoides. Bright golden Salvia Clara Bedman. Scarlet, very tall Salvia splendens. Bright scarlet Salvia Zurich. Dwarf, scarlet. . Shamrock, True Irish. 3^1b. 3.00 Smilax Stevia Serrata Stock, Ten Week, Brill'nt Rose Stock, Ten Week, Crimson. . . . Stock, Ten Week, Purple Stock, Ten Week, Light Blue.. Stock, Ten Week, Snow White. Stock, Cut-and-Come-Again, Apple Blossom. Light pink.. Stock, Cut-and-Come-Again, Blue Jay. Light blue Stock, Cut-and-Come-Again, Carminea. Crimson Stock, Cut-and-Come-Again, Princess Alice. White Stock, Winter, Abundance. Carmine rose . . ..6 pkts., $1.00 Stock, Winter, Beauty of Nice. Daybreak Stock, Winter, Crimson King Stock, Winter, Queen Alexandra. Rosy lilac Texas Blue Bell. Valuable for pots and shipping. Flowers beautiful blue, 3 to 4 inches across. Trade pkt. 25c., oz. $4.00. Thunbergia, Mixed. For window boxes Verbena, Mammoth Blue Verbena, IVIainnioth Pink Verbena, Mammoth Scarlet Defiance Verbena, Mammoth White Verbena, Mammoth Mixed Vinca alba. White Vinca rosea. Pink Vinca rosea alba. Pink and white. .. . Vinca Mixed Pkt. ;o.i5 .15 1.00 ..50 .50 1.00 1.00 .50 .25 .25 Oz. $0.75 .75 7.50 6.00 6.50 .10 .40 .10 .80 .25 .20 .25 .25 .15 .15 .25 .25 .25 .25 .25 .25 .25 .25 .25 .20 .25 .25 2.50 1.50 4.00 1.00 .50 1.50 4.50 4.50 4.50 4.50 4.50 5.50 5.50 5.50 5.50 4.00 6.00 .25 4.00 .10 .25 .25 .25 .25 .25 .15 .15 .15 .10 .75 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 .75 ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON COMPANY, Inc. 128 Chambers Street, New York Snapdragon For Spring blooma and a bumper crop Memorial Day grow SDapdragon. The flowers sell them- selves and are easy to handle, requiring no "green" or making'-up. Sow at once seed of the following varieties: My original Silver Pink at $1.00 per pkt., 3 for $2.50, 7 for $5.00. Seed of Nelrose. Garnet. Yellow, Light Pink, Phelp's White and Fancy Mined at 35c per pkt., 3 for $1.00. All orders cash. Free cultural direotionB. Remember, you can grow no plant that will equal Snapdragon for out flowers. G. S. RAMSBURG, Somersworth, N. H. When ordering, please mention The Exchange JAP LILY BULBS At Import Prices, Including storage charges to date F. O. B. Chicago F. O. B. London, Ont. LILIUM Giganteum. 7-9, 8-10, 9-10. LILIUM Giganteum. 7-9, 8-10, 9-10. F. O. B. New York LILIUM Giganteum. 7-9, 8-10, LILIUM Album. 9-11. •' Mumflo?um. 7-9, 8-10. [l Rubrum. 7-9 8-10, 9-11. " Auratum. 7-9, 9-11. Melpomene. 9-11. Write for prices and details, stating quantity desired. McHUTCHISON & CO. /„p J/"„,„.. 95 Chambers St., New York When ordering, please mention The Exchange GIANT PANSY SEED Kenilworth Mixture Kenilworth Mixture I, Kenilworth Cut Flower Mixture Giant Three and Five Blotched Masterpiece, curled, waved Kenilworth Show Princess, new upright Pansy Parisian. Enormous blotched flowers. Giant White. Giant White, with large, violet center. Giant Golden Queen. Yellow. Giant Golden. Yellow^with dark center. Giant Psyche. 1000 seeds 25c.. 5000 $1.00; ^i oz. $1.25, oz. $5.00 I will send 1000 seeds of Rainbow free with every $1.00 worth of seeds and with other amounts in like proportion. Scheepers' Supremacy in Quality Stands Unchallenged HIGHEST QUALITY BULBS EXCLUSIVELY The Florists' Exchange 5 =^:^z7=^£; Society Of American Florists And Ornamental Horticulturists J Frank Stuppy DlCECTO« J. J. HESS TREASURER R. C. Kerr PRESIDENT A. L. Miller VICE PRESIDENT John young SECRETARY Geo. Hess DIRECTOR Officers and Directors of the S. A. F. and O. H. Directors of the S. A. F. and O. H. from the affiliated societies New Year's Greetings From Robert C. Kerr, Presidents. A. F. and O. H. for 1917 WE are at the beginning of a new year and again tViinliine of our friends. The splendid old year has gone, taking its many seasonable possibilities, but gives us in keeping a beautiful New Year. The three hundred and sixty-six days of the year Just passed were filled to over-flowing with many opportunities to acquire happiness by spreading simshine among our friends: we wish our friends success. And with the possibilities of this new year comes a ray of hope for peace between the warring nations, our friends, our brothers ; a conception of which, when ac- complished, will constitute once more, joy, smiles, laughter and work, which leads to their success. The hearts of every American florist goes out in sympathy to our fellow craftsmen who are located in the warring nations. Let us each and all wish for an early peace in order that it may alleviate sufl'ering humanity and restore prosperity and happiness among them. And may the widened circle of our S. A. F. & O. H. organization in our own land give the new year distinc- tion in our calendar as that in which the blessings and good of the organization were made more manifest than ever before to the communities which have been for- tunate to have had the S. A. F. & O. H. in trust. I wish each and all success, or better still, may each one realize his own ideals in his own life, ■which, when ac- complished will constitute success. May the whole New Year be one round of friendships, joyous days of labor and tasks well done. President R. C. Kerr is sending out a personal letter to each of the State vice-presidents as follows: My dear Sir: As president of the S. A. F. and O. H., I congratulate you upon your acceptance of the office of State vice-presi- dent, and I believe your acceptance will warrant my earnest desire for full and hearty co-operation on all subjects of interest to our organization. Do not overlook the fact that you are the headquarters 6 The Florists' Exchange representative in your State, and I have full confidence in your ability to serve our society in an energetic and in- telligent manner. Of course, it is only natural for you to have the in- terests of your local organization at heart, but I sin- cerely trust, and in fact know, that you wiU make special efforts to make the society of which you are State vice- president one of the largest organizations in your terri- tory. It is incumbent upon you to direct your attention to securing as many new members as possible, and of taking care of the various interests of the present mem- bers in a business like manner. It is also your duty to get in touch with each and every member of our society in your State and obtain their co-operation, which I am quite positive will be given you. Have you considered that the next convention promises to be the largest gathering of our S. A. F. and O. H. that has ever been held in America? Just instill into the members in your State the fact that great things are in store for them. It is natural for you to expect that this office will aid- you in every possible way to make a success of your administration which, of course, it is needless to say we will most gladly do. I know that we shall reap our reward at New York, and I would be unworthy of your consideration should I think but that it was your co- operation and assistance which aided to make our ad- ministration a great success, which I am sure it will be. It is for the above reasons that I am writing you this personal letter. Always bear in mind that I will assist you whenever called upon, or on other occasions when necessary. Do not let this opportunity for service stray from your doorway. Yours respectfully, (Signed) R. C. Keee, President of S. A. F. and O. H. I S. A. F. and O. H. Appointments for 1917 } Directors under affiliation to serve one year: George Asmus, Chicago, 111., vice-president Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia, Pa., president American Kose Society. J. F. Ammann, EdwardsviUe, 111., president Ameri- can Carnation Society. B. G. Hill, Richmond, Ind., president Florists' Hail Association. George E. M. Stumpp, New York, N. Y., president New York Florists' Club. A. Farenwald, Roslyn, Pa., president Florists' Club of Philadelphia. Wm. H. Amling, Maywood, lU., president Chicago Florists Club. Washington representative: William F. Gude. National Flower -Show Committee: Thomas Roland, Nahant, Mass., reappointed for full term of six years. [The complete committee is as follows: — Ed.] George Asmus, chairman, Chicago, 111., term expires Dec. 31, 1918. Thomas Roland, Nahant, Mass., term expires Dec. 31, 1922. Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J., term expires Dec. 31, 1917. Adolph Farenwald, Roslyn, Pa., term expires Dec. 31, 1919. W. P. Craig, Philadelphia, Pa., term expires Dec. 31, 1920. Patrick Welch, Boston, Mass., term expires Dec. 31, 1921. Committee on Tariff and Legislation: William F. Gude, Washington, D. C, chairman. James McHutchison, New York, N. Y. Wm. H. Siebrecht, Jr., Long Island City, N. Y. Hebar J. Ware, New York, N. Y. Leonard Vaughan, Chicago, 111. Committee on Publicity W. F. Therkildson, Philadelphia, Pa., term of five years. Guy W. French, Morton Grove, 111., term of four years. Joseph Heacock, Wyncote, Pa., term of three years. Thomas H. Joy, Nashville, Tenn., term of two years. Edward P. Tracey, Albany, N. Y., term one year. The above committee elects its chairman. Committee on National Credit and Collections Bureau: C. E. Critchell, Cincinnati, Ohio. S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia, Pa. Frederick A. Danker, Albany, N. Y. Hans Plath, San Francisco, Cal. E. B. George, Painesville, Ohio. George W. Smith, Cleveland, Ohio. Tliomas Roland, Nahant, Mass. F. L. Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. Joseph H. Hill, Richmond, Ind. T. J. Wolf, Waco, Texas. Committee on Convention Garden Theodore Wirth, Minneapolis, Minn, term of three years. Clarence L. Brock, Houston, Texas, term of two years. Gustav Amrhyn, New Haven, Conn., term of one year. Committee on Mother's Day: Edward J. Fancourt, Philadelphia, Pa. Karl P. Baum, KnoxviUe, Tenn. Henry Greve, Dallas, Texas. Charles P. Mueller, Wichita, Kan. C. W. Eichling, New Orleans, La. O. J. Olson, St. Paul, Minn. Charles J. Graham, Cleveland, Ohio. R. E. Schiller, Chicago, 111. F". A. Holton, Milwaukee, Wis. Irwin Bertermann, Indianapolis, Ind. Committee on School Gardens: Benjamin Hammond, Beacon, N. Y., chairman. Michael Barker, Chicago, 111. Irwin Bertermann, Indianapolis, Ind. Gustav Amrhyn, New Haven, Conn. Leonard Barron, Garden City, N. Y. Committee on Development of American Products: Charles Willis Ward, Eureka, Cal., chairman. H. P. Knoble, Cleveland, Ohio. E. H. Wilson, Boston, Mass. Committee on Trade Directory: J. A. Peterson, Cincinnati, Ohio, chairman. Charles L. Baum, Knoxville, Tenn. K. C. Kerr, Houston, Texas. Hans Plath, Han F'rancisco, Cal. Patrick Welch, Boston, Miiss. W. J. Keimel, Elmhurst, lU. Samuel Murray, Kansas City, Mo. Theodore Wirth, Minneapolis, Minn. At the Houston convention, the report of this com- mittee was referred to the executive board for action. The committee is therefore reappointed until its work is completed. Committee on Nomenclature: Prof. E. A. White, Cornell University, Ithaca, N. Y. W. W. Ohiweiler, Missouri Botanical Gardens, St. Louis, Mo. T. B. Symons, College Park, Md. Botanist: John Dunbar, Rochester, N. Y. Pathologist: George L. Peltier, Agricultural Experiment Station, Auburn, Ala. Entomologist: Dr. T. F. Headlee, Agricultural Experiment Station, New Brunswick, N. J. State Vice-Presidents Alabama W. B. Paterson, Jr., Montgomery Arizona John C. Hoive, Tusjcon Arkansas Thos. Shelton, Fayetteville California — North Hans Plath, San Francisco California — South Fred Howard, Los Angeles Connecticut H. C. Neubrand, Cromwell District of Columbia. .. .R. Lloyd Jenkins, Washington Colorado F'rank F. .Crump, Colorado Springs Florida C. D. Mills, Jacksonville Georgia D. C. Horgan, Macon Idaho Mrs. W. W. Krumm, Hansen Illinois — North Keinhold E. Schiller, Chicago Illinois— South E. W. Guy, Belleville Indiana — North W. J. Vesey, Jr., Fort Wayne Indiana — South C. R. Gause, Richmond Iowa Roy F. Wilcox, Council Bluffs Kansas Chas. P. Mueller, Wichita Kentucky D. B. Honaker, Lexington Louisiana Peter A. Chopin, New Orleans Maine Chas. S. Strout, Biddeford Maryland N. L. Flitton, Baltimore Massachusetts — East E. Allen Peirce, Waltham Massachusetts — West Arno H. Nehrling, Amherst Michigan — East A. J. Stahlein, Redford Michigan — West John R. Van Bochove, Kalamazoo Minnesota Hans Rosacker, Minneapolis Mississippi S. W. Crowell, Rose Acres Missouri — East Jules Bourdet, St. Louis Missouri — West Charles E. Heite, Kansas City Montana John P. Ring, Helena Nebraska Charles Green, Fremont New Hampshire Donald McLeod, Concord New Jersey J. G. Esler, Saddle River New York — East Max Schling, New York New York— West Wallace H. Eiss, Buffalo North Carolina J. A, Van Lindley, Pomona North Dakota T. D. Smedley, Fargo Ohio— North F. C. W. Brown, Cleveland Ohio — South H. W. Shepperd, Cincinnati Oklahoma Lon Foster, Oklahoma City Oregon George Spencer, Portland Pennsylvania — East..F. W. Cowperthwaite, Philadelphia' Pennsylvania — West. . .J. W. Ludwig, N. S. Pittsburgh Rhode Island George L. Stillman, Westerly South Carolina C. A. Moss, Spartanburg South Dakota W. T. March, Mitchell Tennessee Harold Joy, Nashville Texas A. F. Kohle, Sherman Utah Robert Miller, Farmington Vermont W. E. Peters, Burlington Virginia Jas. D. Hooper, Richmond Washington J. W. Duncan, Spokane West Virginia P. J. Dudley, Parkersburg Wisconsin W. A. Kennedy, Milwaukee Wyoming W. W. Keefe, Caspar Alberta A. M. Terrill, Calgary Manitoba H. E. Philpott, Winnipeg Ontario H. Dillemuth, Toronto Quebec Geo. A. Robinson, Montreal Holland Wm. de Graafl, Hendrick Leiden Cuba Wm. Plumb, Havana 35, Havana Dec. 30, 1916. John Youno, Secretary. ) Chrysanthemum Society of America | } Examining Committees' Report ] Reports made by the examining committee of the C. S. A. on the Novelty Hamburg Late White (sport of Maud Dean), submitted by C. T. Gunther, Hamburg, N. Y. — Color, white; type, Jap. incurved; are as follows: At New York City, Dec. 18 — 85 points commercial. At Boston, Mass., Dec. 14 — 83 points commercial. At Philadelphia, Pa., Dec. 14 — 88 points commerciaL Organization for After the War Chas. Ravet, writing in L'Horticulture Francaise, says that in the future the economic war will be even stronger than it has been in the past. He adds that the Germans and Americans have realized this for a considerable time' and their successes are owing to the way they have built up their organizations and worked together, instead of as isolated firms. He regrets that his fellow-country- men have been so backward in seizing the advantages to 'be gained by co-operation. The conclusion of his article is equally applicable to Englishmen, and the lesson should be taken to heart by all. It runs, "If in Germany the whole people works with passionate energy for collective success, the reason is that from the cradle to the grave, the school, the press, the authorities are all pushing its education in this direc- tion. Let us hope that this terrible war may open our eyes and unite us solidly in the future; it will benefit us equally as a country and as individuals." — Horticultural Advertiser. The Government and Fertilizer Problems The annual report of the Bureau of Soils, of the U. S. Dept. of Agriculture, announces that the fertilizer in- vestigations of that Bureau have been divided along three lines which deal, respectively, witli the three fer- tilizers— potash, nitrogen, and phosphates. A plant will be erected on the southern Pacific Coast to experiment on a commercial scale with the problem of extracting potash from kelp, this experimental plant being possible by a special appropriation of $175,000 for this purpose. As regards nitrogen, the Bureau has equipped a labo- ratory at Arlington, Va. Experiment Farm, with ap- paratus for testing the different methods proposed for fixing atmospheric nitrogen. At the Arlington labora- tory an electric furnace has been installed and work on the volatilization of phosphoric acid from phosphate rock has been begun. While adjustments remain to be made, the essential fact that phosphoric acid may be economically collected in this way has been demon- strated. Investigations on city wastes have been continued. Some work has also been done in determining the avail- bility of various nitrogenous fertilizer materials when applied to the soil. A process for producing sulphuric acid has been perfected and patented which gives prom- ise of being satisfactory. The problem of producing concentrated fertilizers containing all three fertilizer ingredients or any two of them has ibeen attacked from several directions, and methods have been worked ooit in the laboratory for { producing ammonium-potassium-phosphate, potassium- V }ilinsphnte, and ammonium-phosphate, by processes which are new and very promising. January 6, 1917. The Florists' Exchange And FoTgetmenots for Spring If for auy reasou ytiu have over-looked to sow English Daisies last August out- doors, you can still do so now with good results. While there isn't a great deal of money in those Daisies, it is nice to be able to acconmuKlate your customer when- ever in want of any. Forgetmenots may also be sown now for flowering stock next May. Kveu if you have some outdoors it might be well to .^ow another lot now. With the retail growers there is hardly a week during the Summer months w'ith- out a call for flowers of cut Forgetmenots. Have enough plants so you can plant some on your own grounds. Hydrangeas start the Easter Stock Are you looking out for the plants in the frames or storage house. The end buds are the ones to bring the flowers. If allowed to freeze, dry up or become in- jured in any way it means the loss of a flower-head every time. It is always well to examine the soil around the roots of the plants occasionally ; even the dor- mant stock should never be allowed to dry out too much. The plants intended for Easter should be in a 50 deg. house by this time. Let them come along slowly and get started. Such stock, ii necessary, will respond to heat very quickly later on, but the slower and more naturally the stock- is allowed to come along the better the results. Plants wanted for flowering during May and later don't need to be disturbed ; let them rest for quite a while yet. Don't forget nor overlook the fact that perfect drainage of the pots is necessary if you want to retain green foliage on the plants to be forced. Gardenias Gardenias are just like orchids with the retail grower — to make either pay in dollars and cents you want more than a few plants. One has to specialize in them in order to do that, yet a few Cattleyas, Cypripediums and Gardenias should really be found in every retail establishment. It helps to create a good impression on your patrons, those who know what they are and even those who don't. Gardenias, even when not handled with the very best of care, will flower and attract attention and so with the orchids. The plants of Gardenias should have a house not less than 60 deg. at night. Let them have a porous loam and plenty of drainage. Their yellow leaves are usually a sure sign of a lack of root action and that is easUy caused by a soil holding excessive moisture. A cold damp house will help it along too. Pansies Time to Sow for Spring TTse Just as long as you handle bedding stock, as long will you have to carry a nice stock of Pansies. Whether our cus- tomers have success with the plants in their own garden or not doesn't make the slightest dilference, but few can resist when they see a frame full of plants in flower at your grounds or behold them neatly packed in baskets in dozen lots, and as long as you can obtain 50c. or thereabouts per dozen for the plants, they pay as well as anything we can handle. The plants you overwinter out- doors will flower as soon as the snow disappears early next April, and such as are sown now will flower the middle of May and are more apt to keep it up all Summer. When you order the seed it may be well to get one-half of your re- quirements in a good mixture and the other half in three separate colors — white, yellow and blue, and it is weU that you take good care to keep the sorts properly labeled so as to be able to fill an order calling for a certain color without hav- ing to wait until every plant is in bloom. Begonias Time to Propagate This is the time of the year when al- most any of the many beautiful Begonias we have can be propagated to best ad- vantage. To begin with there are none more important for Christmas than the Cincinnati, Lorraine and Mrs. J. A. Pet- erson and while you can root them as well, perhaps, as the specialist as long as there is sufiicient bottom heat below the propagating bench, and you have healthy leaves to do it with, the rooting is only the beginning of your trouble. I am sure it doesn't pay the average retail grower who uses about 100 specimen plants dur- ing the season to grow the plants himself. If he does it for the fun there is in it, all right ; but it can't be done for profit. All of the otlUT Winter and Summer flow- ering Begonias root best and quickest when placed in a sand bench with heat below, therefore make the cuttings now. Of the bedding Begonias, Gloire de Chate- laine is surely one of the best and in order to obtain the best material for cuttings don't take the flowering tips of the plants: a better way is to cut them back to within 4in. from the bottom, give a shift into larger pots or divide the old plants, and let the young growth come up from below. These young shoots are ideal for cuttings and will develop into bushy specimens in short order, while the hard hardly be given away. If only more of the retail growers throughout the country would grow less but better stock, they would surely be money ahead. 'There is more moiic.v in handling 500 well grown 4in. Krfordii Begonias at 15c. each than carrying 2000 liioin. ones which sell at 50c. or 00c. per dozen, that is, for the re- tail grower. To obtain heavy plants sow seed at ouce, one trade package of Ver- non, Krfordii, luminosa or Prima Donna will give you hundreds of plants as long as you sow thinly and don't make the mis- take of covering the seeds. The amount of seed which you can hold between your thumb and the tip of- the forefinger is just enough for sowing a 12in. seed pan and any more is wasted. Protect the pans with glass and place in warm quar- ters. As soon as the little plants appear get them used to the light and always A basket trained Rose plant. (See notes) wooded tips will stand still for months. This also holds good with any of the other bedding Begonias you wish to propagate through cuttings. Soft wood is the only kind to make use of. Of late years there has been quite a demand for extra early tuberous rooted Begonias. You may have lifted some plants last Fall, if so it would be well to start a few of the tubers at once. They need a gentle bottom heat and if properly handled will flower for Easter, at which time you won't have any trouble to sell them. use care when watering them. If you have the time and patience and like in- teresting work, sow out a package of tuberous-rooted Begonias. While the tub- ers may be 'bought already grown, they can be grown nicely at home from seed, but most of us are obliged to handle only the -things which will bring in dollars quickly. Sowing Seeds Early Sowing This is Necessary irith Some Plants We are hardly through winding the last Holly wreath for Christmas before seed pans and flats are being hunted up and things are put into shape in order to get busy once more in the preparation for the coming Spring. The sowing of quite a number of seeds now is necessary in order to obtain large enough plants by early Spring. Among these the bedding Begonias should have attention ; you don't want small, 2in. stock - portunity to take advantage of the offers of bulbs that have been published in recent issues at very reduced prices, as these bulbs of choice varieties could be grown in benches or boxes in the green- house, covered over, as you suggest, and left to themselves until such a time as the piping was inserted. By that time no doubt, unless the .soil has been frozen, growth will have begun, and by main- taining a temperature of 60 deg. you could gently urge them along, and have them in bloom well before those from out of doors. This is what we urged in an editorial on page 1448 issue of Dec. 23. Fast-setting Concrete Trials undertaken by the United States Bureau of Standards show that calcium chloride is a good accelerator for hard- ening concrete. By its use the increase in strength at 48 hours varies from 14 to 275 per cent, for the 1-2-4 mix and from 11 to 110 per cent, for the l-iy^-S mix. In all but one case the concretes mixed with 4 per cent, of calcium chloride show greater strength for both mixes than for plain concrete, these results being con- sistent for all ages tested, up to 30 days. This acceleration in strength is believed to be due to the more complete hydration of the silicates and aluminates in the setting of the cement. The use of calcium chloride increases the cost of concrete by 50c. to 60c. per cubic yard. For best results it is important that the concrete be mixed to a quaking, but not fluid, consistency. 8 The Florists' Exchange *** •••****************5f Ground Rose Bone 200 lbs., S5.00 Per ton, 42.00 A FEW ITEMS NOT TO BE OVERLOOKED Tr. pkt. Oz. AGERATUM. Imperial Blue Dwarf. . $0 10 $0.30 ALYSSUM. Little Gem 10 .30 ALYSSUM, Carpet of Snow 10 .30 100 1000 seeds seeds ASPARAGUS plumosus nanus S0.40 83.00 Tr, pkt. Oz. ASTER. Early Lavender. Pink. White J0.25 CANDYTUFT. Empress, Giant 10 COB/EA .Scandens 15 DRAC/ENA Indivisa 15 LOBELIA, Crystal Palace 25 MIGNONETTE. Elliott's Mammoth. . .20 PYRETHRUM Aureum 10 STOCKS. Ten-Weeks. In colors 15 SAI.VI A BonBre 25 VERBENA. Elliott's Mammoth. In colors 20 _ VINCA. In colors 15 ^ WM. ELLIOTT & SONS ——42 VE.SEY STREET NEW YORK S0.20 .40 .50 .75 .25 .60 2.00 .75 Sweet Peas Early or Winter Flowering Spencers Yarrawa Grown by the originator See Special Florist List now being mailed If you have not received it, aek and we will mail it. FOTTLER,nSKE,RAWSON CO., neSee^store Faneuil Hall Sqnare, Boston \A/E IMPORT TO ORDER FOR THE TRADE ONLY: FLORISTS* PLANTS and BULBS for Spring or Fall deHvery, from Holland, France and Japan and all Nurserymen' s Ornamental and Evergreen Shrubs and Trees. Address: AUGUST ROLKER & SONS, 51 Barclay St., or P. 0. Box 752, NEW YORK \\'in'ii ordi.Ming. please mention The ExcliBiige O UR MOTTOi "THB BEST THB MARKBT AFFORDS* Valley CHAS. SCHWAKE & CO., Inc., 90-92 West Broadway, NEW YORK Orders taken now for 1916 crop of German, Swedish, Dutch Pips Wb>^J urderlac. pleesp meottoD Tbe filxcbaujEw THE NEW FANCY PORTLAND PETUNIAS ARE UNSURPASSED FOR Bedding and Porchbox Filling They come in separate colors, of pink, white, royal purple and red. Send to Swiss Floral Co. PORTLAND OREGON For Descriptive List. Originator's best seed is ready now. Trade packets of 1000 seeds, $1.00 three packets for $2.50 Wlien ordering, please mention The Exchange Dwarf Gladiolus Per 1000 CARDINALIS Blushing Bride.5s.oo Peach Blossom 6.oo Crimson Queen 4-50 Queen Wilhelmina 5-00 Mixed 3.00 COLVILLEI Rubra 4.00 Alba "The Bride" S-oo Rosea 4-5o RAMOSUS Ne Plus Ultra. . . . 6.00 Lily of the Valley Pips (New Crop) BERLIN or HAMBURG Each Cases of 1000 pips S17.00 Cases of 500 pips 9.00 Lilium Longiflorum Giganteum (Black Stem) 1000 7 to 9 in $30.00 All 8 in., selected 3S-oo J.M.THORBURN&CO. 53 Beurclay Street, NEW YORK CITY When ordering, please mention The Exchange SCARLET SAGE We have harvested this Autumn a satisfactory crop of SCARLET SAGE SEED and ofier of our own growing on Bloomsdale Farms BONFIRE, or CLARA BEDMAN $18.00 per lb. This Sage is fine strain and worth the price we ask. TERMS: Net 60 days, 2% off 10, f. o. b., Bristol. Pa. Bloomsdale Seed Farms ESTABLISHED 1784 D. Landreth Seed Company BRISTOL, PENNSYLVANIA When ordering, please mention The Exchange TIMELY SEEDS OF NEW CROP BEGONIA Erfordi. Rosy carmine. Pkt. 30e. Vernon. Carmine. Pkt. 15c., K oz. 75c. Gracilis. White Pearl, Snow White. Pkt. 1.5c., A oz. SI. 00. COB^A Scandens. Blue. Oz. 4Dc. GREVILLEA Robusta. U oz. 20c., oz. 60c. LOBELIA, Crystal Palace Compacta. H oz. .ioc. SALVIA Splendens grandlflora. H oz. 4Dc., nz $1 1,5 .Splendens Bonfire. '4 oz. 50c.. oz. SI. 50 Splendens Zurich, ^a oz. 60c. STOCKS, Beauty of Nice. Flesh pink. ^4 uz. 50c. Queen Alexandra. Rosy lilac. M oz. 75c. Mont Blanc. Pure white. }i oz. 75c. Dresden, Giant Perfection, German Ten- Weeks. In separate colors. Each, Ig oz. 75c. VERBENA. Mammoth Separate Colors. Oz, 75c. Choice Mixed. Oz. 60c. WEEBER & DON Seed Merohants and Growers 114 Chambers St., New York WLen ordwrlDg. please mention Tbe Eacbange CALLA ELLIOTTIANA (YELLOW) BULBS potted up by Jan. 1st, make novel plants for EASTER $20.00 per 100 John Lewis Childs, Inc. FLOWERFIELD, L. I., N. Y. When ordering, please mention The Exchange BEAiNS, PEAS, RADISH and all GARDEN SEEDS Write for Prices id all GARDEN SEEDS . —-^ ^^ ONION SETS GROWERS FOR THF, TRADE Special Low Offer Just arrived from Holland, in fine condition, strong clumps. SPIR^A Gladstone. $5.00 per 100, case of 225, $9.00. Queen Alexandra, pink, $6.00 per 100. Queen of Holland, fine white, $4.50 per 100. Multifiora, $4.00 per 100. BLEEDING HEART, $6.50 per 100, $60.00 per 1000, Send for Florists' Flower Seed Catalogue. THE MOORE SEED CO. 125 Market St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. SEEDS and BULBS Beckert's Seed Store 101-103 Federal Street PITTSBURGH, PA. (N.r* Sid. ) XXX SEEDS Alyssutn Snowball. Only true dwarf; fine. 20o. Chinese Primrose. Finest grown, eicgle and double, mixed. 650 seeds Sl.OO, K .pkt. 50o. Cinerarias. Large flowering, dwarf, mixed; fine, 1000 seeds 50c., H pkt. 23c. Coleus. New giants, finest large leaved. 20c. Candytuft. New white giant, grand. Pkt. 20o. Cyclamen Giganteum. Finest giants mixed. 250 seeds Sl.OO, }4 pkt. 50c. Jerusalem Cherry Melvinii. Conical, new; and Fra Diavolo, large, round. Each 20c. Moonflower. Improved Giiint. 20c. Pansy Giants. Mixed; finest grown, critically selected. 6000 seeds Sl.OO, H pkt. 50c., oz. $3.00. A pkt. Ferret Pansy added to all Pansy orders. Petunia New Star. Finest marked, 20c. Petunia New California Giants. Mixed, fine. 20c. Petunia Bluejacket. New, deep blue, single, very showy, profuse bloomer and grand bedder. Most attractive Petunia grown. Pkt. 20c. Phlox Drum., new dwarf, large flowering, grand, finest mixed colors and beauties. 20c. Salvia Scarlet Glow. New, the finest intense dark scarlet and medium dwarf, early blooming variety grown: color as a glowing fire. Pkt. 20c. Verbena. New giants, finest grown, mixed or separate colors in pink, purple, scarlet, white and white-eyed. Each, per pkt. 20c. Cash. Liberal pkts. Six 20c.-pkts. $1.00. JOHN F. RUPP, Shiremanstown, Pa. When orc'erlDg. please mpntlon Tbe Exchange Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA Blue list of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who pilant for profit My New Price List of WINTER ORCHID-FLOWERING SWEET PEA SEED has been mailed. If you have not received a copy, send postal for it. Part of new crop will be ready early in July. ANT. C. ZVOLANEK LOMPOC, CAL. January 6, 1917. The Florists' Exchange d ^ SEED TRADE AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. Preident. Kirby B. White, Detroit. Mich.; firat vice-pres. F. W. Bolciano, Washington, D. C.; second vice-pres., L. L. Olds. Madison, Wis., secretary-treasurer, C. E. f- ENDEL, 2010 Ontario St., Oeveland, O.: assistant secretary, S. F. WiLLARD, Jr.. Qeveland, O. American Seed Trade Association Pi-osiJent White has called a meeting of the executive committee of tlie A. S. T. A. for Jan. 30 at the Vanderbilt Hotel. Xow York Cit.v, to decide on where to hold the ne.xt convention and arrange the program. C. E. Kendel, Sec'y. New York Seed Trade Flower seeds for early sowing are re- ported to be moving well. The testing of the seeds in the several seed stores has already begun. Several more seeds- men are mailing out their 1917 catalogs this week. In many of tbe stores, the emplo.vees are putting in all possible time packeting and bagging seeds for Spring trade. Peth & Duggan, 87 Barclay St., have received their 1917 catalogs from the printer, and are mailing them out. George A. Burnett of Burnett Bros., 98 Chambers st., has sufficiently recov- ered from the results of the accident which befell him some weeks ago, so that he is able to be again at his accustomed place of business. The MacXiff Horticultural Co., 52, 54 and 56 Vesey st., is making a large and | comprehensive exhibit of incubators, brooders and all poultry house and poul- try yard requisites, and also of aquaria and fish at the poultry show at Madison Square Garden in this city this week. Peter Henderson & Co., 35 to 37 Cort- landt St., are mailing out their 1917 cata- log. The annual meeting of Seed Analysts was held last week. S. D. Woodruff & Son, 82 to 84 Dey St., report that the demand for seeds is active and that they are busy shipping out their contract orders for 1917. They further say that the present outlook indi- cates thatthe seed shortages in 1917 will be the largest ever known in the business. Edward HoUberg. formerly for several years with Vaughan's Seed Store, in this city, and recently with S. D. Woodruff & Soo, has accepted a position as Ameri- can representative of Rynveld, with of- fices in this city, at 44 ^Vhiteha^ st. The Arthur T. Boddington Co., Inc., 128 Chambers St., reports that the firm expects its catalog will be out of the hands of the printer and ready for mail- ing about the middle of this month. It is further reported that there continues to be a good demand for Sweet Pea seed. Weeber & Don, 114 Chambers St., are emphasizing the fact that the season is close at hand for looking over the or- chards by a very neat window display of spraying and pruning apparatus. Seed testing at the Vaughan Seed Store is now going on. as seeds from various sources come in, and all the available store force are busy putting up the seeds for the Spring sales. Chicago Seed Trade Most of the Chicago seed houses closed at noon Saturday and did not open again until Tuesday morning, giving their em- ployees two days* relief from business cares. A. H. Smith, of the Leonard Seed Co.. says that with Beans at $15 a bushel and Spinach seed at $1 per lb. seedsmen don't know "where they are at" on some lines of stock. Otherwise a good season's busi- ness is already assured. The full force of representatives of Vaughan's Seed Store left immediately after Christmas for their usual Winter trips to widely distant sections of the country. The Spring book for florists will be ready in two weeks. A. Rynveld. member of the well known firm of Rynveld Bros., Lisse, Holland, was calling on the trade of Chicago during the holidays, without knowing anything regarding the illness of his father, whom he left in Lisse in good health last Octo- ber. On Wednesday night, two days after Christmas, he received a cablegram announcing the death of his father. All his Holland friends, many of them now I in Chicago, feel and sympathize with him in his great loss. Mr. Rynveld will leave for Holland as soon as he can pos- sibly make arrangements to do so. The annual seed show of the Idaho Seed Growers Ass'n will be held at Poca- tello. Idaho, from Jan. S to 13. The premium list practically includes all the varieties of seeds grown in Idaho during the season of 1916. The most valuable load of seed ever brought to Englevale, N. Dakota, was a load of Sweet Clover hauled by W. E. Chrismau. The seed was grown on light soil and was threshed from a 20 acre tract. There were SO 'bushels in the load and its value was $800. Edward H. Goldenstein of Langhout & Co. left the first of the year for a trip through the Middle western States in the interest of his house. Seedsmen in the East are looking for- ward to a brisk Spring business, although they are experiencing some difiiculty in securing sulEcient quantities of certain of the stocks to supply the expected de- mand : there are so many shortages. Seed Analysts' Meeting The firm of J. Bolgiano & Son, Balti- more, was largely represented at the annual convention of Seed Analysts which was held at the Hotel McAlpin, New York, last week. Miss Jesse L. An- derson, head botanist in charge of their seed laboratory, J. Henry Joyeux, in charge of their field seed department, and Morris Robinson, who has charge of the retail store, were all in attendance. It is said that this firm has the most complete privately equipped labortory for the test- ing of seeds in the United States. Texas Bermuda Onion Crop of 1916 The Bureau of Crop Estimates of the U. S. Dept. of Agriculture, issued a re- vised report, as of April 1, giving the es- timate of the Texas Bermuda Onion acre- age as 10.057, forecasting a yield per acre of 192.5 bushels, the equivalent of 4,200 cars of 460 bushels each. Reports and telegrams received on or about May 1, 1910, indicated that the total production of Onions in Texas would be about 4.6.50 carloads of 460 bushels each, and a report to that effect was pub- lished on May 6, 1916. The total shipments in 1916 were 4903 carloads, averaging 464 crates. Vaughan's Calendar for Gardeners This neat little book, for the year 1917, has just been issued by Vaughan's Seed Store, 43 Barclay St., New York City. It is vest-pocket size, with black leather covers and gold lettering. Besides blank pages for memoranda, and a calendar, it contains considerable useful information in the way of planting and greenhouse tables, lists of annuals and perennials, grafting instructions and other miscel- laneous but handy items. The New Establishment of Watkins & Simpson, Ltd. A recent issue of the Horticultural Trade Journal, published in England, gives an interesting account of the new establishment of Watkins & Simpson. Ltd., wholesale seedsmen, 27, 28 and 29 Drury Lane. Covent Garden, London. The new building is on the same street as the old place was, so that visitors will have no difficulty in finding it. but they will be surprised and pleased with the improvements effected. The various departments, which were formerly con- ducted under four separate roofs, are now lodged in one building. The shop has a floor space of .3570 sq. ft., and is amply equipped with drawers and bins for holding seeds, thus obviating the ne- cessity of having unsightly boxes or sacks lying about. Above the shop are The 1917 Gardeners and Florists' Annual and The Florists' Exchange, one year, Hi^^* All for $1.85-^^ This issue, as all other issues, speaks for THE E KCHANGE. Now for a few words about the GARDENERS AND FLORISTS' ANNUAL FOR 1917: It's The "Book With The Information Not Found Else- where." The issue of 1917 now ready, makes its third annual ap- peal ance; it has stood the test of time and trial, and has been endorsed as filling a live trade want. That there was need of, and a place for a book of this description, a book containing facts, data, interesting items, reviews of the work in our sphere during the year, and whose every page would be of assistance and value to the grower, the seedsman, the nurseryman and others in allied lines of the horticultural industry, was made certain soon after the issue of the first edition in 1914, for it was quickly sold out and a reprint called for. This year the Annual comes out well on time, bringing up-to-date all matters of useful concern to those engaged in flower cultivation, nursery work, the selling of seeds and bulbs, and the multifarious branches of the horticultural craft. It is to be borne in mind that the publishers' intention in issuing a GARDENERS AND FLORISTS' ANNUAL for each year is ultimately to form a Reference Library of Horticultural Progress throughout the years. Thus, purchasers of the 1915 and 1916 Annuals should not fail to avail themselves of the opportunity to buy the 1917 edition, in order that their record of facts and happenings may be complete and up-to-date. A present of a copy of the 1917 Annual to one or more of your men would be an appreciated gift; too, it will enable the recipients to give you a many fold reward through their increased efficiency resulting from a study of this book. The following Special Articles appear in the 1917 Annual {Any one of which is worth its price) Starting in the Retail Store Business, with hints as to location, management, etc. Vegetable Crops for Florists The Alpine House as a Feature Buying a Property— What to Look for and What to Avoid Raising a Stock of Hardy Plants A Burning Question — The Fuel Supply Neglected Plants of Commercial Value How to Make a Living from a 100-ft. Greenhouse BRAND NEW FEATURES A review of the work for each month of the year. Sec- tions devoted to cultural hints for growers in the South, in the West, in California. Another innovation — a much freer use of illustrations. THE GARDENERS AND FLORISTS' ANNUAL FOR 1917 Sent to any address on receipt of 50 cts., postage paid. Or with THE EXCHANGE, one year, for $1.85 Order now^don't wait for renewal time. The Florists Exchange, 438-448 West 37th St., New York City lO The Florists' Exchange Seasonable BvilbS ^^^ ^*^"^*^ New Lily of the Valley Proven forcing merit 1916 1000 Pips, Hamburg, Holland Grown $20.00 Valley Clumps, per 100, $20.00 Hardy Japan Lilies Just arrived in fine order. 100 1000 Lilium Auratum, 8-9 in., (160 to case) $5.50 $48.00 Lilium Auratum, 9-11 in., (100 to case) 8.00 75.00 Lilium Rubrum, 8-9 in., (160 to case) 5.50 50.00 Lilium Rubrum, 9-11 in., (100 to case) 9.00 85.00 Lilium Album, 9-11 in., (100 to case) 12.00 100.00 Lilium Giganteum NEW CROP 1000 6 to 8-in. (400 to case) $30.00 7 to 9-in. (300 to case) 45.00 8 to 9-in. (250 to case). .' 65.00 9 to 10-in. (200 to case) 88.00 Lilium Formosum 1000 6 to 8-in., (350 to case) regular strain $35.00 6 to 8-in., (350 to case) true black stem variety 40.00 Spiraea (Just in) $1.00 less if shipped from New York 100 America, Lilac Rose $11.00 Avalanche, White 12.00 Gladstone, White 10.00 Queen Alex, Pink 11.00 Gladiolus, Colvillei 1000 The Bride $6.00 Spanish Iris 1000 Named Varieties, 4 separate colors $6.00 New Prices Vaughan's American Grown Gladiolus bulbs for forcing, quoted on application. Virgin bulbs, dependable bloomers. NewT crop Asparagus Plumosus Nanus now ready. Chicago Vaughan^s Seed Store New York When You Want to Buy Horticultural Sundries From England You cannot do better than write for my Trade Price List and a quotation for Just what you want from time to time Large stocks of the following are always on hand RAFFIA in 3 standard qualities and prices, extra prima long white broad Majunga, 1st quaUty Majunga and first quality Tamatave Samples Sent Poet Free. Bamboo Garden Canes, Mottled and Tapering Canes. Best English and French Secateurs. XL ALL Budding and Pruning Knives. Garden Trug Baskets. Mushroom Spawn. All kinds of Fertilizers, XL ALL Insecticides, Fumigators, etc., etc. Trade only supplied. G. H. RICHARDS, 234 Borough, London, S. E., ENGLAND Manufacturer and Shipper of all Sundries Cable Address : "VAPORIZING" LONDON To the Trade. EltabUshed in 1787 Henry METTE, Quedlinburg, Germany Grower and Exporter on the very largest scale of all Choice Vegetable, Flower and Farm Seeds ^n»riaUi0«> Beans. Beets, Cabbages, Car- OpeCiailieS. ^^^^^ Kohl-Rabi. Leeks. Let- tuoea. Onions, Peae, RadiBhes, Spinach, Tur- nips. Swedes, Asters, Balsams, Begonias, Car- nations, Cinerarias. Gloxinias, Larkspurs, Naaturtiums, Pansies, Petunias, Phloi, Prim- ula, Scabioufl, Stocks, Verbenas, Zinnias, eto. Catalogue free on application. Henry Mette's Triumph of the Giant Pansies (mixed) The most perfect and most beautiful in the world. $6.00 per oz., S1.76 per ^ oz., $L00 per yi oz. Postage paid. Cash with order. All seeds offered are grown under my personal supervision on my own vast grounds, and are warranted true to name, of strongest growth, finest stocks and best quality. I also grow largely seeds on contract. PEDIGREE SEEDS FLOWER & VEGETABLE WATKINS & SIMPSON, Ltd. 27, 28 & 29 DRURY LANE. COVENT GARDEN. LONDON. ENG 97th YEAR J.BOLGIANO&SON Wholesale Garden and Field Seeds. Onion Sets, Seed Folaloes Growers of Pedigree Tomato Seeds BALTIMORE, MD. the offices. The building throughout is well heated, lighted and ventilated, with special accommodations for. the employees' comfort and well-being. An interesting feature is a series of panoramic pictures in color, in the directors' board room, showing the firm's extensive trial grounds. Considering the great difficul- ties under which the English seed and horticultural industries are laboring, due to war conditions, the firm's expansion is a commendable achievement. Imprisonment for Fraud James A. Everitt and his son Sibley P., the former 68 years of age, and the latter 33 years, each of Indianapolis, were re- cently sentenced to IS months each in Atlanta prison for using the mails to defraud. It appears that the elder Everitt started as a seedsman in a farm- ing section of Pennsylvania 35 years ago, afterward going to Indianapolis. _ His procedure was to buy common varieties of seeds and to sell them as new varieties at enhanced values. After a time he began publishing as a side issue, his first paper being The Agricultural Epitomist, afterward Vp-to-Date Farming, but he had trouble over his subscription lists, and was denied second class postal privi- leges by the government, which led him to adopt a fake advertising scheme that caused his undoing. According to the judge's record, "it was a 'bad scheme to defraud." Catalogs Received JDomestic G. D. Black, Albert Lea, Minn.: whole- sale price list, 1917, of Gladiolus bulbs. Ricliard Diener Co., Inc., Kenttleld, Marin Co., Cal. — 1917 catalog; devoted mostly to Gladioli, which is the firm's specialty, but also including Carnation, Geranium, Petunia. Dahlia and Delphini- um seeds; 16 pages, with numerous il- lustrations. Coming Meetings and Exhibitions (Secretaries are requested to forward ub promptly particulars as to forthcoming exhibitions.) Columbns, O. — Ninth annual Ohio State Corn show, to be held at the Ohio State University, during Farmers' Week, Jan. 29 to Feb. 2, 1917. C. A. Gear- hart, Wooster, Ohio, sec'y. Coltuubns, O. — Ohio State Horticultural Society, Ohio State University, Jan. SO to 31. ColnmbuB, O. — Vegetable Growers* As- sociation, Ohio State University, Feb. 1 and 2. Dover, Del. — Peninsula Horticultural So- ciety meeting, Jan. 8 to 10, 1917. Harrlsbnrg-, Pa. — State Horticultural So- ciety; also State "Vegetable Growers' Ass'n, Jan. 23 to 26, 1917. IndlanapollB, Ind. — Annual meeting and exhibition, American Carnation Society, Jan. 31 to Feb. 1 1917. A. F. J. Baur, sec'y, Indianapolis, Ind. Ithaca, N. Y. — New York State Vegetable Growers' Ass'n, Feb. 13 to IB. Ithaca, N. T. — Farmers' Week at Cornell. Feb. 12 to 17. 1916. Kansas City, Mo. — Western Ass'n of Nurserymen's meeting, Jan. 24, 26 and 26, 1917, at the Coates House. ITashviUe, Tenn. — Convention and mem- bers floral show of the Tennessee State Florists' Ass'n, Jan. 30, 1917. G. M. Bentley, Knoxville, Tenn., sec'y. New Tort City. — International Flower Show, March IB to 22, 1917. Sec'y, John Young. B3 W. 28th St. New Tork City — S. A. F. and O. H. con- vention. Aug. 21, 22, 23. 1917. Sec'y, John Young, 63 W. 28th St., New York City. New Tork City — American Gladiolus So- ciety show and annual meeting, prob- ably during the S. A. F. and O. H. convention. Henry Youell, 638 Cedar St., Syracuse, N. Y., sec'y. Philadelphia, Pa. — Annual show of the American Rose Society, March 20, 21, 22 and 23. 1917. Sec'y. Benjamin Ham- mond, Beacon, N. Y. PlttsbnrBTh, Pa. — Flower show of the Garden Club of Allegheny County proposed dates, June 13 to 16, 1917. Pocatello, Idaho. — Annual seed show of the Idaho Seed Growers' Ass'n., Jan. 8 to 13, 1917. Bochester, N. T. — Western New York Horticultural Society, Jan. 24 to 26 Sprlng-fleia, Mass. — Joint convention of the Massachusetts Fruit Growers' As- sociation and the State Board of Agri Jan, 9 to 12, 1917, Inclusive, at Spring- field Auditorium. Lilium Giganteum New Crop Now Ready 7- to 9.in. (300 bulbs to 1»» »•">" case) $5.50 $50.00 8- to 9-in. (250 bulbs to case) 7.00 65.00 8- to 10-in. (225 bulbs to case) 9.00 80.00 9- to 10-in. (200 bulbs to case) 10.00 95.00 A. Henderson & Co. 211 N. State St., Chicago Wlleg ordering, please mention The Eicbaj^ James Vick's Sons Rochester, New York Seedsmen, Nurserymen, Florists SEEDS, PLANTS, BULBS All the leading kinds for Spring and Summer plant- ing. Ask for catalogue. Just Received. Late Shipment BUSH AND STANDARD ROSES, all varieties. Bush, 812.00 par 100. Standard, S25.00 per 100 FERN BALLS, 7-9in., $3.00 per doz., $24.00 per 100 The Barclay Nursery, " ^"V^o^p"*'^^ 60 Barclay Street and 14 West Broadway, NEW YORK Telephone: Cortlandt 1518 Wlien ordering, please mention The Exchapgq CANNAS All leading kinds, also the new LILY CANNAS. CALADIUMS, BEGONIA, DAHLIAS, GLAD> lOLI, GLOXINIA, TUBEROSES, IRIS, MA- DEIRA and MANNETTI VINE, etc. Ask for list. SHELLROAD GREENHOUSES, :: Gralue, Baltimore, Md. wtiftn ord,>rtng. pleaB,. irt«.ntlon Tb» BTfltanca Lilium Formosum 9 to 10 inch bulbs, green stem. Per 100 $10.00; per case 180 bulbs $17.50. to 10 inch bulbs, black stem, Per 100, $11.00; per case 180 bulbs. $19.00. W. E. Mcirshall & Co. BULB IMPORTERS 166 West 23d Street, NEW YORK When ordering, please mention The Exchange SALVIA BONFIRE. New crop seed. $1.00 per oz. PANSY SEED GIANT SUPERB. Finest Mixture 5000 seeds, $1.00; $5.00 per oz. Cash with order. t. B. Jennings, southport. conn. When ordering, please mention The Exehange GARDEN SEED BBET, CARROT, PARSNIP. RADISH and GARDEN PEA SEED in variety; also other Items of the short crop of this past season, as well as a full line of Garden Seeds, will be quoted you upon applifsotion to S. D. WOODRUFF & SONS S2D((y St., NEW YORK, aad ORANGE, CONN When ordering, please mention The Excban^a Buraett Bros. SEEDSMEN Oatatogue on apptioation 98 Chambers Street, NEW YORK CITY When orflwlpg. plpotw* mfptlop The Bxphang* KELWAY'S SEEDS GARDEN, FLOWER and FARM Special quotationa for the present season and from Harvest 1917 now ready. KELWAY & SON WbotisaleSnd Growers LANGPORT, ENG. When ordering, please menttoD The Exchange January 6, 1917. The Florists' Exchange 11 I Southern States Raleigh, N. C. We regret to learn of the bereavement of Henry t^teinmetz. the tlorist, of this city, whose daughter. Mrs. Emily Steiu- metz Roberta died at Raleigh on Dec. iil. Mrs. Robert's death followed the day after that of her infant daughter, at Rex Hos- pital. Mrs. Roberts was a young woman, being only 31 years old. and was well liked. The Exchange and the trade ex- tend their sympathy to Mr. Steinmetz and his family in their loss. Baltimore, Md. The New Year Business The advent of the new year did not create much of a stir in cut flower circles here. There were no elaborate decora- tions and only a fair volume of business was done. There is still a plentiful supply of Roses of which the shorter grades are in best demand. Carnations are coming in a little more heavily after the close cutting received around Christmas which shortened the supply. Valley is practically out of the market. Double Violets and the better grades of singles have been selling at good prices. Some of the first Daffodils of the sea- son were seen in John Cooli's window this week. D. T. Connor of Philadelphia was in town wishing all his friends the com- pliment of the season. Don't forget the next meeting of the club on Monday, Jan. S. This is going to be a rousing meeting and all who have the advancement of the trade at heart should attend. Matters of importance will be brought up. In addition Prof. C. A. Richardson, a very interesting speaker connected with the Maryland Agricultural College will address the meeting. An account of the death of Prof, Rich- ard Silvester, formerly president of The Maryland Agricultural College, will be found in the obituary column. WiLLiAit F. Ekas. Montgomery, Ala. Business Lively The week preceding Christmas was composed alternately of sunshine, frost and rain, so thit it was difficult to make any definite calculations as to what vol- ume of business could be done or how it was to be done. The loss of Azaleas was a serious drawback, so far as the whole- sale plant business was concerned, for out of a shipment of 2200 plants less than 100 showed signs of color, and, while they were offerei-ln., WOO per 100. GERANIUMS, Nutt, Poitevlne, Rlcard, Per- kins and Bucbner. 2-in., S2.00 per 100; 3-in.. 16.00 per 100. BOSTON and WHITMANI FERNS. 3-ln., lOo.; 4-in., 15o.; 6-in., 26«. VlNCAVarlegatB. 2-in.,$2.00;3-in., $6.00per 100. 26 boiae of 16x16 and 16x18, Double B Olsas, $3.00 per box. Cash with order. GEO. M. EMMANS, Newton. N. J. PREPARE FOR EASTER GENISTAS, very bushy, 5-in. pots $4.00 per doz. Also a fine collection of EASTER STOCK for growing on. k I Mill CD I^'x^l^^as' Blvd. &SutphlnRd. fl»L.iniLLcK JAMAICA, L. 1., N. Y. Fragrant Daphne Odorata Beautiful spikes of this delightfully fragrant, old-fashioned, cool, greenhouse plant, with atema 7 to 10 in. long. $3.00 per doz. Please add coat of mailing, if ordered sent by parcel post. R- G. H ANFORD NORWALK, CONN. When ordering, please mention The Exchange DAHLIAS Best new and standard nuletiM. Wilt« tor price* before orderlnc elsewhere. PEACOCK DAHLIA FARMS BERLIN. N. J. Carnations Owing to the extremely warm, wet spell, great care must be taken with Caruatious or you will have a weak, spindly growth. Give plenty of air; hug as closely to the 40 degree mark as you can aud do not overfeed. Many grow- ers neglect the salt water spraying, which is very essential for good, stiff stems. A few years ago a suggestion that salt in any form was essential was ridiculed, but we have learned differently. Very light applications are necessary, but not too frequent. The grower should con- fine his experiments to a small space, until he has struck it just right; indeed many, I am sorry to say. try to follow the advice given in the different trade journals when, in many cases, it will not apply to their own conditions. Experi- ence is the best teacher if you do not ■pay too dearly for it. Forcing and Compost Do not delay forcing your Spring stock. Manage it so you can have good sized plants for early planting, more particu- larly such varieties as Vincas, Verbenas, Petunias, Centaureas, etc. You cannot get them too large ; the larger they are the better price you can get. As long as I have been in the South I have never seen enough extra-sized plants to supply the demand, jiarticularly in plants de- sired for window and porch boxes, which on account of our severe Summer drought are becoming more popular. Is_ your compost pile protected from rain? Do you know that the very worst thing that could happen to you is to leave your entire season's soil exposed to the elements? The hard, excessive rains beating down unmercifully on it the entire season soon leach out the fer- tilizers you have dearly (bought, leaving you nothing but a mass of virtually worn out soil. Nothing will pay you better if you have not already done so, than to have a roof, and a good tight one, built over it, and see that a good top layer of cow manure is given your compost pile. Indoor Stock Hydrangeas intended for Easter should now be brought into the cool houses. If they have not been repotted do so at once, using a moderately rich soil and giving a shady place. Water sparingly until the buds begin to burst, when they can be brought into a warmer house and given more water. Frequent sprayings with clear water will be beneficial until the buds begin to show, when they can be feed with manure water ; lightly at first, increasing in strength. As the season progresses they will stand a good amount ; twice a week not being too much ; until the color begins to show, when you must decrease the dose. Lilies for Easter should now be given attention and removed from their resting place to the light. Be careful and do not over-water, A little neglect may ruin your entire crop. Nothing we grow requires so much attention, to have them just right at the right time. Hold the lower foliage. Frequent light spraying will do it and light fumigations must be given right now. From the first never let the green fly get a start ; if it does you have a whole season's job to get rid of it, and generally a lot of unsightly foliage. Many growers spray regularly with a light nicotine solution, but I prefer tobacco smoke. It is easier and safer when used properly. Shasta Daisies can now be lifted, di- vided and replanted, being given a good rich soil. Use single pieces only, if you would have large flowers, with long stems. If left in bunches your returns will not be satisfactory in size and quality of flowers. Foliage Plants Dieffenljachias, where single pot plants are wanted for room or porch decoration in Summer, are excellent ; few plants that we have are so satisfactory, and they make nice companion plants to the Pan- danus Veitchii. Any of the varieties will do, but Sequine nobilis seems to be the most hardy. Nice small plants can be procured and with a light loamy soil with leaf mold, manure and sand wil soon be- come good sized specimens. Alocasia macrorhiza is a very popular ornamental plant for single specimens on the lawn or porch and is fine where large, massive groups are desired. If given a specially rich soil and an abundance of water the plants attain a great size in a single season. In some localities they will Winter over in open ground, if given a slight protection, but it is better to lift the trunks and keep in the house or pit. If laid down and covei-ed with sand every eye will take root and can be potted up before bedding out. This plant in exhibitions some years ago was given a special premium aud specimens have been grown as large as 15ft. high and 15ft. in diameter in a single season. Shrubs in Pots Among the popular shrubs grown in pots, and for which there is an increasing demand, is the Michelia fuscata, a new name given to the well known Magnolia fuscata or Banana shrub. To insure suc- cessful planting in the open ground it should be grown in no other way than in pots. It always commands a ready sale and good prices, for, when once in- troduced into a community, it readily finds favor, its delightful perfume com- mending itself to all. The brownish-yel- low flowers are about one inch in diame- ter, and have a rich ripe-banana scent. The plants usually sell for from 50c. to $3 and $4 each. W. C. Cook. Best Late Varieties of 'Mums What are the best late varieties of 'Mums to grow into large pot specimens, single and double, and when is best to start them?— A. G. H., Fla. We understand that *'pot specimens" refers to plants to be used for sale and not for exhibition purposes. In the fol- lowing varieties strong cuttings should be taken the end of February, and when rooted it is advisable to pot two in a 2 1/2 in. pot or even three, for those in- tended for very large pots, but care must be exercised to see that the plants are kept growing and not allowed to be- come hard. Yellow : W. H. Lincoln, Roman Gold, Dolly Dimple and Marigold. Pink: Chieftain, Wells, Late Pink and Patti. White: White Chieftain, Chas. Razer, Nonin and Oconto. Other shades : Cullingfordii, Greystone and Mrs. Stevens. Late single varieties : pink, E. D. God- frey and W. Buckingham ; yellow. Yel- low Mensa, Golden Star; red. Miss Hilda Wells and Ceddie Mason ; white, Mensa. Also, in the white and yellow, Garza is a valuable type for late work and the new pompons. Western Beauty, Nesco and Golden Harvest make good pot plants. These varieties are named with a view to culture in the climate of Florida and to be successful with them they must be kept growing and pinched back severely at intervals, to keep them bushy. W. E. T. Plants and Cuttings Ready for Immediate Sale Per 100 1000 ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. 2M-in. pots $3.00 3-in. pots 6.00 ABUTILON Savltzii. 2Ji-in. pots 3.00 ACHYRANTHES, Rooted Cuttings. 1.00 S8.C0 AGERATUM, Blue and White, Rooted Cuttings 1.00 8.00 COLEUS, 20 sorts. Rooted Cuttings. 1.00 8.00 CUPHEA, Rooted Cuttings 1.00 DRACAENA Indivisa. 4-in. pots 15.00 DRACjENA Indivisa. 5-in. pots 25.00 FEVERFEW, Double White, Rooted Cuttings 1.50 12.00 FUCHSIAS, Rooted Cuttings 1.60 14.00 FUCHSIAS. 2M-in. pote 3.00 GERMAN IVY, Rooted Cuttings. . . 1.00 GERANIUMS, Rooted Cuttings 1.75 15.00 HELIOTROPE, Light and Darlt 1.00 8.00 LOBELIA, Double Blue, Rooted Cuttings 1.50 LEMON VERBENAS. 2J-i-in. pots... 4.00 LANTANAS. 2M-in. pots 3.00 MOONVINE, White, Rooted Cut- tings 2.00 SALVIA, New sorts, Rooted Cuttings. 1.50 12.00 SALVIA Splendcns and Bedman... 1.00 8.00 TRADESCANTIA, Rooted Cuttings. 1.50 VINCA Variegata and elegans. 4- in. pots 10.00 VINCA Variegata and elegans. 2Ji- in. pots 3.00 Wood Brothers Fishkill, N. Y. When ordering, please mention The Exchange Special Offer MARIGOLDS, Orange Prince; SNAP- DRAGON, Silver Pink, Giant WUte and Yellow; ASPARAGUS Sprengeri; SCHIZANTHUS ( Wisetonensis) . Strong plants, 2K-in. pots. $2.00 per 100; 300 for $5.00. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. Strong, 4-m., k. S6.00 per 100. GERANIUMS, S. A. Nutt, Poitevlne, Bertha de PercUla, La Favorite, Mrs. Lawrence. Strong, 2H-in-. $2.00 per 100, $18.50 per 1000. DRACAENA INDIVISA. Strong, 4-in,, ready for 5-in. $10.00 per 100, $80.00 per 1000. STOCKS Queen Alexandra and Beauty of Nice. Strong, 2H-iD-. $2.00 per 100: 300 for $5.00. J. C. SCHMIDT BRISTOL, PENNSYLVANIA Wben ordering, please mention Tb^ Eicbapr* Asparagus Plumosus 2H-ln°l> pot*, 125.00 per 1000. J. Nonin Stock Plants $5.00 per 100. Good, healthy 'tock. W. B. GIRVIN :: Leola, Pa. Wben ordMlDg, please mention Th« Gzchaov* 14 The Florists' Exchange *»*» Superior Tuberous-Rooted Begonias, Gloxinias and Fancy-Leaved Caladiums We are pleased to state that the Tuberous-Rooted Begonias and Gloxinias which we offer are bulbs of superior quality which have again been grown for us by the same Belgian expert and specialist who has been supplying us for more than a quarter of a century and with the quality of which our customers are acquainted. You May Buy Cheaper, But Not Better Stock Doz. 100 1000 Begonia, Single Varieties to Color. Scarlet, Crimson, White, Rose, Yel- low, Orange $0.40 $3.00 $25.00 Begonia, Single Varieties in Choic- est Mixture 35 Begonia, Double Varieties to Color. Scarlet, Rose, White, Yellow, Crim- son Begonia, Double Varieties in Choic- est Mixture Begonia, Double Fringed Varieties New. White, Scarlet and Rose Begonia Zeppelin 1.25 Begonia Lafayette 1.50 Gloxinias. Blue, Red, White, ISlue with White Edge, Red with White Edge, Spotted, or Finest Mixed. . . . Gloxinia, New Emperor Varieties. Hybrida Imperialis, Choicest Mixed , Fancy-Leaved Caladiums. An im- mense stock of the choicest va- rieties. Fine Standard Varieties 1.75 Rare and New. Varieties 2.25 Rare and New Varieties 3.50 25.00 Choice Mixed Varieties 1.50 10.00 , 90.00 For a complete list of seasonable Seeds, Plants and Bulbs, see our Garden Book for 1917, and also our current Wholesale List. If you have not received them, please write us. HENRY A. DREER, 2.50 22.50 .60 4.50 40.00 .50 4.00 35.00 1.50 10.00 8.00 12.00 70.00 .60 4.00 35.00 .85 6.00 12.00 100.00 15.00 140.00 DREER'S SELECT GLOXINIAS 714-716 Chestnut Street PHILADELPHIA, PA. The above prices are for the Trade only Ready No Very heavy, 6-in. at 50o. each heavy, 8in. $1.00 each; large Teddy Jr. Ferns. BpecimeDB, $1.50. POINSETTIAS. 4-in. and made up 7-in. Also 8-in. AZALEA pots and low plans. Very fine stock. Prices quoted on applicatioi/ CYCLAMEN. 4-in., 5-in., 6>^-in. and 6-in. at 25o., 35o., 50c., 75o. and $1.00 each. These are exceptionally fine in all sizes and well budded. BEGONIA LUMINOSA. 4-in. $12.00 per 100. HENRY I. FAUST, Merion, Pa. 1^115.10^ gLTiaX^bia^Ta" Wbeo ordering, plpaoe mgotlop Tb<* Blirhangp w AS WE NEED THE ROOM FOR OTHER STOCK, WE OFFER AT A BARGAIN, THE FOLLOWING: 500 ABUTILON. 3 in. and 3H in al S.'i On ner lOO J?vrA^S'^S*5'i? PLUMosUs, 3 i- ! . ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! It 5.06 ?" m CYCLAMEN, 6 Varieties. 3 in at 8.00 per 100 4 in at 18.00 per iOo WEBSTER FLORAL COMPANY. Inc. WEBSTER, MASS. Commercial Rose Culture Eber 5oim« HeavUy^Illustrated. Price $1.50 Postpaid A. T. De La Mare Pt^. & Pub. Co., 438 to 448 West 3Zth St., New York DAISIES Mrs. Sanders and Giant Wiiite, R. C. $1.00 pe^ 100; 2-in., S2.00 per 100, ROSE GERANIUMS. Fine, 2ii-in., $2.00 per 100. MALACOIDES PRIMROSE. Strong, 2).i-in . S2.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS plumosus and Sprengeri. 2-in., $2.00 per 100. WEEPING LANTANA. R. C. $1.00 per 100; 2-in., $2.00 per 100 CUPHEA. Rooted Cuttings. 75c. per 100; 2-in., $1,50 '00 FEVERFEW M, R. C. $1.00 per 100; 2-in.. $2.00 per 100. VINCA Varlegata, R. - . 90c. per 100, S8.00 per 1000. HELIOTROPE BLUE, R. C. 75o. per 100. BOSTON YELLOW DAISY, R. C' $3,00 per IOO, PETUNIA DOUBLE. 10 kinds, $1,00 per 100. AGERATUM Gurney, Pauline, Blue Star. R. C. 60c, per 100, $6,00 per 1000; 2-in„ $2,00 per 100, ALTERNANTHERA Brilllantissima, Rosea. P. Major and Yellow, R. C. $5,00 per 1000. Cash. Byer Brothers Chatnbersburg - - Pau Rooted Cuttings 100 1000 PETUNIAS. Dreer'8 Double. Large- Bowering fringed, mixed colors $1,00 $9,00 AGERATUM Stella Gurney 60 6,00 FUCHSIAS. Finest double, dwarf habit 1.00 9.00 HELIOTROPE. Dark, fragrant, good stock 80 7.00 SALVIAS. Bonfire and Zurich 80 7.00 PLANTS PETUNIAS. Dreer's Double Fringed. 100 Mixed colors; Btrong planta, 2-iD S2.2G HELIOTROPE Centefleur. Dark blue, Btrong, 2-m 2.50 NEW HELIOTROPE Elizabeth Dennl- son. Dark blue, fragrant, strong, 2-iD... Doz. 75o. ft.OO ROSE GERANIUMS. Strong, 2-in 2.00 SALVIAS Bonfire and Zurich. Strong, bushy 2>^-in., in bloom 2.00 Cash with order, please. J. P. CANNATA,Mt. Freedom,N. J. When ordering, please mention The Bxcbange Dracaena Indivisa Extra well grown plants, from 5-inch pots, S2.50 per doz., $20.00 per 100 Satisfaction Guaranteed PAUL MADER, Eatt Stroadibiirg, Pi. Wben ordering, please mention llie Bxebaocs Decorative Plants Robt. Craig Co. 4900 Market St., PHILADEl PHIA, PA. Wlien ordering, pleasg mention 111, B^ehMljt Bedding Plants In their Season WM. J. CHINNICK TRENTON, N. J. 100,000 GERANIUMS Ready Now. 2 :iHd 2^4-in. puts: Beaute Poltevine, Ricard. S. A. Nutt, Doyle. Viaud, Oberle. Bucliner, ctc.i S2.50 per 100, S22.50 per 1000. 2"4-in, FUCHSIAS. 15 varieties; DOUBLE PE- TUNIAS, 12 varieties: MARGUERITES, three varieties: LANTANAS, eight varieties. S2.75 per 100, S25.00 per 1000. Alonzo J. Bryan, washin"ton,'"n! j. When ordering, please mention The Exchange VINCA VARIEGATA Strong planta, from 2-in. pots, 92.00 per 100. t20.00 per 1000 DRACAENA INDIVISA Good thrifty stook, from 2-m. pots, $2.00 jMr 100, tlS.OO per 1000. Our stock is up to the standard, also our paokinff* and we oao gtiorantee satisfaction and safe arrfraJ. ELMER RAWLINGS, Wholmale Grower, All^any. New Yoric When ordering, please mention The Exchange GERANIUMS ^eT 'It^"^^: $20.00 per 1000. Poltevine, Ricard and others. 2-in. pota, $22.50 per 1000. VINCA varieiiata. 3-in. pota. $3..')0 per 1. HELIOTROPES, FUCHSIAS. Rooted Cutting, SI. 00 per 100. SALVIAS. Bonfire and Zurich. Rooted Cut- tinga. Sl.OO per 100. Cash with order. ERNEST HARRIS. Delanson, N. Y. When ordering, please mention The Exchange 1> lin •■ \T • We can offer these bulbs raper White INarcissus ^rrr' ""^ K in the rollowing sizes : 13/15 ctms., 1250 per case, $1.25 per 100, $10.00 per 1000. 14 ctms. and up, 1000 per case, $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1000. STUMPP & WALTER CO., 30-32 Barclay Street, NEW YORK CITY \\ btrii urderltig, pleud« mtuttuu Ibt.- hxcuaii^r January 6, 1917. The Florists' Exchange 15 Rooted Carnation Cuttings Immediate Delivery We are now booking orders for our new seedling SUPERB. $12.00 per 100, $ioo.oo per looo SUPERB is a seedling of Gloriosa and Enchantress. It has the good stem of Gloriosa and the fine growing habit of Enchantress. The color is a flesh pinlc and it keeps its color at all seasons. The flowers average about three inches, are very full and generally re- ceive full score on substance. The flowers are all perfect and do not split. In the four years we have grown it, it has proved the best commercial variety, barring none. AVIATOR If you want scarlet Carnations for Christmas, grow AVIATOR. $6.00 per loo, $50.00 per looo STANDARD AND NEW VARIETIES WHITE 100 1000 [ DARK PINK 100 1000 Matchless $2.50 $20.00 Peerless Pink $2.50 $20.00 wmJ^wo';,!"'''."-::::!.^ 20.00 ; c. w. ward 2.50 20.00 20.00 25.00 FLESH PINK Superb 12.00 100.00 Enchantress 2.50 20.00 Enchantress Supreme.. 2.50 20.00 AUce 3.00 25.00 MEDIUM PINK MissTheo 6.00 50.00 Mrs. Akehurst 3.00 25.00 Pink Sensation 3.50 30.00 RED Aviator 6.00 50.00 Beacon 3.00 25.00 Champion 3.00 25.00 VARIEGATED Benora 3.00 25.00 J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO. JOLIET, ILLINOIS RED WING Is Making Good as a Commercial Red Carnation Rooted Cuttings. Strong, healthy stock. . $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. WILLIAM A. DAWSON, Willimantic, Conn. j Middle Atlantic States | Syracuse, N. Y. Ideal Christmas weather seemed to put the spirit of Yuletide into everyoBe ; there has never been so much activity among the society folk as this season, which means good money for the florists. The Cobeleigh ball, which is for the exclusive "four hundred." was a splendid affair and brought many dollars to the craft, as there were many dinner parties preceding the ball. Roses were mostly used for table decorations. There are some good 'Mums still seen. Carnations are doing well and giving good crops of fine flowers. Three prominent debutantes who made their bows to society recently all received large quantities of flowers, all of the expensive varieties. Old-fashioned bou- <}uets with the lace collar were numerous and expensive baskets were a feature. Red Carnations for Christmas were very scarce and hard to get. They sold for $3 per doz. Valley, too, was in short supply and brought $1.50 per doz. Vio- lets were $3 a 100 and sold well. Notes From time to time the planting of shade trees in city streets has been men- tioned in The Florists* Exchange. As we have over 45.000 in Syracuse it is interesting to note the varieties and num- bers of each as given by the city forester. There are : 20,900 Maples ; 15,000 Elms : 4797 Poplars ; 1515 Horse Chestnut ; 256 Sycamore ; 186 Catalpas ; 640 other kinds, made up of Cut-leaf, Purple and Red Birches, Honey and Black Locust, Butternut, White. Red and Black Oaks and Walnuts. Poplar trees are being cut down as fast as possible, and are not allowed to be planted, as the roots enter the sewers and drains, costing the city a great many dollars to clean them. Those contemplating planting should heed the warning. A Happy and Prosperous New Tear to the Editorial Staff of The Exchange and all my old friends! H. Y. Buffalo, N. Y. The Market The merchants report that Christ- mas trade was good. It could have been better and would have been had we not been snowed under on Friday. The storm struck us early and continued till Saturday afternoon. The traffic was tied up and only automcJbiles of high power could plow through. The wholesalers were handicapped, as trains were blocked, and shipments delayed from^ four hours to four days. Stock in transit of the ex- press company's and merchants' delivery was frozen, entailing no end to trouble. Trade, however, was as good as in pre- vious years on account of the excellent cleaning up of all salable stock. There was no surplus of Carnations, in fact they were scarce, and the prices held up throughout the week. There was a good supply of Roses, mostly of the special and fancy grades and these sold when the price of Am. Beauty Roses was too high. Hoosier Beauty, Ophelia, and Hadley were lead- ers, but there was a good supply of fine (Conttnwed to pafje li.) I STAND BACK OF EVERY ORDER SHIPPED Prompt Service and Honest Dealings Special Offer LILIUM FORMOSUM Plant Now for Easter 9-10 (200 in a case) Green Stem $85.00 per 1000 S-10 (200 in a case) Dark Stem 80.00 per 1000 9-10 (ISO in a msc) Dark Stem 90.00 per 1000 LILIUM GIGANTEUM (Very Best Grade) 7-9 (200 in a case) SI 1 .00 per case S-9 (250 in a case) 15.00 per case 9-10 (200 in a easel 7-9 (300 in a case) $15.00 per case 8-10 (225 in a case) 17.00 per case ■ $18,00 per case Calla Elliottiana °?foof"'°"'' ""^ ' SPIRi^A GLADSTONE, Large Glumps. S7.25 per case (75 clumps in a case) Plant now for Easter. S18.00 Case lots only. Gladiolus America host grade of Bulbs. Price on application. AGERATUM. Dwarf White, Stella Gumey. Inimitable, Little Gem. 2-in.. S3.00 per 100. .«2.5.00 per 1000; 2M-in., 83.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS Plumosus Seedlings. S8.00 per 1000; in 5000 lots, at $7.50 per 1000; in 2>i-in.. 83.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000. Strong, 3-in., $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. Sprengerl Seedlings. $6.00 per 1000; 2!i-in., $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000; .3-in., $0.00 per 100; 4-in., $10.00 per 100. Hatcheri Seedlings. $1.00 per 100, $8.00 per 1000; 2).2-in., $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. BEGONIAS, Chatelaine. 2K-in., $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000; 4-in., fine stock, $2.50 per doz.. $15.00 per 100. BEGONIAS, Chatelaine, Rooted Cuttings Readv Jan. 15. $3 00 per 100, postpaid; $25.00 per 1000. BOUGAINVILLIAS. Strong, 3-in., $15.00 per 100. CARNATIONS, Rooted Cuttings, in all Standard varieties. $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. New varieties, at maricet prices. Will be pleased to quote you on large quantities. Note classified ads. for list of varieties and prices. CHRYSANTHEIMUM. Stock plants, in best varieties, price on application. CINERARIAS, Half Dwarf. 2,t4-in., $3.00 per 100; 3-in., $6.00 per 100. COLEUS DeBance. (New.) Red with gold margin. Strong, 214-m., $1.50 per doz., $10.00 per 100. CYCLAMEN, Seedlings. (Now ready.) Verj- best German strain. Once trans- planted. $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000. Seedlings, not transplanted, $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. DAISIES, Boston Yellow. M-in., 100, $7.00. Giant White. For cutting, 2i4-m., $4.00 per 100, $36.00 per 1000. Dwarf, for pots. 2".ii-in., $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. Mrs. Sanders. 2'A-in., $3.00 per 100, $27.60 per 1000. Rooted Cuttings, $2.00 per 100. DOUBLE ALYSSUM. 2-in., $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000; 2}-2-in., $3.50 per 100, $30,00 per 1000. DRAC/ENA Indivisa. 2;i-in., $3.50 per 100; 3-in., $7.60 per 100; 4-in., $15.00 per 100. Strong, transplanted seedlings, $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. FERNS. Table Ferns. 2K-in., $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. Bostons. 2i,i-in., 100, $4.00; 1000, $35.00. Roosevelt, Scottii. Whitmani, compacta, 2.'4-in., $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. Best Long Island grown Bulbs for forcing. $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. All other varieties, very FERNS— Continued Elegantissima Improved and compacta. 2}4-in., $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000; Teddy Jr. 2M-in., $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. GERANIUMS. 2H-'a., excellent stock, ready for immediate delivery, of S. A. Nutt. Ri- card, Poitevine, Buchner. J. Viaud and Grant, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Send in your orders for quotations for later delivery. HELIOTROPE. Dark Purple. 2-in., $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000; 2i.2-in., $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000. Centefieur. 2-in., $3.00 per 100, $25,00 per 1000; 2J.3-in., $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. Elizabeth Dennlson. 2-in., $4.00 per 100 $35.00 per 1000; 2i.i-in., $4.50 per 100, *40.00 per 1000. ICE PLANT, MESEMBRYANTHEMUM. 2H-in., $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000.^ PALMS, Kentia Belmoreana. 234-in., fine stock, $8.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000. In all sizes, single and made-up plants. Prices on appUcation. PELARGONIUMS, Lucy Becker, Wurtem- bergia, Swabian Maid. Fine, $1.00 per doz.; 2-in. pots, $7.50 per 100. PETUNIA, DOUBLE. Very finest mixture, 2J.i-in., $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000; 3- in., $9.00 per 100, $85.00 per 1000. PRIMULAS, Obconica, Chinensis, Mala- coides. Very best strains 3-in., $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 100. Obconica Mixed. 2;i-in., $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. ROSES, My Maryland. Bench-grown, 2-jfr.- old, own root dormant. Fine for Spring sales. $10.00 per 100. SMILAX. Strong, 2Ji-in., $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. SNAPDRAGON, Giant Yellow, Giant White. $5.00 per 100. $45.00 per 1000. Keystone. 21.4-in.. 100 $5.00; 1000 $45.00. Silver Pink and Nelrose. 2)-4-in., $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. Roselle. Fine rose pink; new; very early. 2t2-in. pots, ready now, $6.00 per 100. Ophelia Color. 2ii-m., $5.00 per 100. Seedlings. Ready January 8tn. Phelp's White, Giant Yellow, Ramsburg's Silver Pink. $1.00 per 100. postpaid; S9.00 per 1000, express collect. SNAPDRAGON, Buxton's Silver Pink. Rooted Cuttings. $2.00 per 100, post^ paid; $16.00 per 1000. VINCA Variegata. 2M-in., $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Q\A7"F In" I ' PFAQ ZVOLANEK'S WINTER O W CjEj 1 R l-i>\0 ORCHID FLOWERING lo AU Varieties NEW CROP SEEDS— To Sow at Once ASPARAGUS plumosus nanus, grceiiiiuuse grown. New crop ready Jan. 1st. $3.60 per 1000; 5000 seeds, $15.00; 10.000 seeds. $30.00. Sprengcri, 75c. per 1000. Hatcheri. $3.50 per 1000; 600 seeds, $2.00. BEGONIA Luminosa and Prima Dona. Tr. pkt 25c.. ^ oz. $1.00. Erfordia. Tr, pkt, 25c; A oz. 75c. Vernon. Tr, pkt, 25c iV oz. 76c. CALENDULA, Orange King. Selected for forcing. K oz. 35o., oz. 50c. CYCLAMEN SEED, Giant Flowering. Finest English grown. Low's Giant White, Bright Red. Princess May (Bright Pink), White with Carmine eye. Giant Salmon King, $1.00 per 100, $0,00 per 1000. CYCLAMEN SEED. Finest German Strain. New seed, in all colors. 75o. per 100, $7.00 per 1000. (Seeds in all colors but salmon). Salmon, $1.00 per 100, $9.00 per 1000. SALVIA Bonfire. Tr. pkt. 25c., oz. $2.50. SALVIA Splendens. Tr. pkt. 25c., oz. $1.60. SALVIA Zurich. Tr. pkt. 60c.; 1 oz. $4.00. SHAMROCK SEED. (True Irish). Tr. pkt. 25c., H oz. 6O0., oz. $1.00. SNAPDRAGON. Greenhouse Forcing Varieties. Buxton's Silver Pink Tr. pkt. $1.00 Phelp's White Tr. pkt. .50 Giant Yellow Tr. pkt. .50 Garnet Tr. pkt. .50 Ramsburg's Tr. pkt. $1.00 Keystone Deep Rose Pink. Tr. pkt. 1.00 Nelrose Deep Pink Tr. pkt. .50 ROMAN J. IRWIN PLANTS - CUTTINGS-BBLBS-SEEDS Phones3738- 2326 Farragut 1 OS WfesT 28ti! St. New YorK Wkca ortfwiac plMa« B«Btloa ttm Bxek«ac« 16 The Florists' Exchange ^^BljE cannot possibly crowd into an advertisement all the ^\ ii ^^^^^ ^^^ might interest the progressive grower. Our 1^^^ catalogue, mailed for the asking, contains a com- plete list of things, both horticultural and floricul- tural. A few seasonable items, however, require mentioning and here they are: LILITTM Giganteum. The best produced in Japan. 7- 9, 300 to the case, $15.00 per case; 8- 9, 250 to the case, $16.25 per case. 8-10, 225 to the case, 18.00 per case; 9-10, 200 to the case, 18.00 per case. LILITTM Rubrum, M agnlflcum and Melpomene. 8-9, $55.00 per 1000; 9-11, $92.50 per 1000. LILICM Album. 8-9, $80.00 per 1000; 9-11, $115.00 per 1000. Write us for special prices on quantity. Now is the time to provide for Cold Storage Lilies. stock all year round. Write us. We keep these in CANNA ROOTS. Northern grown, best varieties. Write for prices. CABNATION ROOTED CUTTINGS. " First come, first served " holds true in every case, and particularly so, as years of experience have taught us, as regards Carnation Rooted Cuttings. To insure early delivery to our customers we invariably contract for quantities a year in advance. The following new varieties of special merit deserve the consideration of every Carnation grower: Rosalia. (Domer.) Deep pink, old gold (Domer), yellow. Merry Christmas. (Baur & Steinkamp). Scarlet. Doris. (S. J. Goddard). Crimson. Cottage Maid. (Cottage Gardens.) Salmon sport of C. W. Ward. Prices: $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000. See our classified ad. for complete list of standard varieties, and place yourlorder early to insure early delivery. ASPARAGUS Plumosus. 2J4-in. pots, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000; SeedUngs, $8.00 per 1000; lots of 5000 at $7,00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS'Sprengeri. $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000; Seedlings, $6.00 per 1000. " ASPARAGUS'Hatoheril. $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000; Seedlings, $8.00 per 1000. * BEGOOTA'Chatelaine. 2J4-in., $5.00 per 100, J45.00 per 1000. CALENDULA Orange King. Best for forcing. 2l4-m., $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000; 3-in., $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000. DRACiDNA Indivlsa. Seedlings, $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000; 23^-in., $3.50 per 100; 4-in., $15.00 per 100; 5-in., $25.00 per 100; 6-in., $35.00 per 100. FERNS. Assorted Table Ferns, $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. Bostons. 23^-in., $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. Roosevelt. 2}^-in., $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. Whitmani Compacta. 2H-in., $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. Elegantlssima Compacta. 2J^in., $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. Scotti. 2J/^-in., $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000. Teddy Jr. .2J.^-in., $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000. Scholzeli. 2J^-in., $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. Prices for larger sizes on application. HYDRANGEAS. Best French varieties. 2M-in., $4.00 per 100; 3-in., $6.00 per 100; 5-in., $25.00 per 100; 6-in., $35.00 per 100. MYOSOTIS Nixenange. Fine Winter bloomer. Rooted cuttings, 80c. per 100; 2-in., $2.00 per 100. PELARGONIUMS, Easter Greeting, Swablan Maid, Wurtembergia, Lucy Becker, $8.00 per 100. PETUNIAS, Double. 2H-in., $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000; 3-in. $9.00 per 100, $85.00 per 1000. SNAPDRAGON, Phelp's White, Yellow, Silver Pink, Nelrose. $4.50 per 100, $40.00 per 1000; Keystone, $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000. VINCAS. 2l4-iD., $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. MAGIC HOSE. The most satisfactory hose for greenhouse purposes offered. }/^-in., 16c. per foot; 5^-in., 17c. per foot; M-m., 18c. per foot. Couplings included. NICO-FUME LIQUID. 1 gallon $10.50, 14 gallon $5.50. Express prepaid. NICO-FUME PAPER. 144 sheets $4.50, 288 sheets $7.50. Express prepaid. For Seasonable Seeds, consult our catalogue. For complete list of Zvolanek's Winter-flowering Orchid SWEET PEA Seed, consult previous issues of the Florists' Exchange, or write us. Our aim is to satisfy you, for by doing so we enhance our own interests. We make no promises which we cannot fulfill, believing that glittering promises are worthless. S. S. SKIDELSKY & COMPANY 1004 Lincoln Bldg., PHILADELPHIA, PA. LOOK HERE IF You Want Any Plant Stock fTitr^"n:^ru All ready now, unless otherwise noted. ADIANTUM Cuneatum. 4-in. pota. $15.00 per 100. AGERATUM, Rooted Cuttings, Blue Star, Stella Guerney, Pauline. 75c. per 100, $6.50 per 1000. ALTERNANTHERA, Rooted Cuttings. Brilliaatlssima, Rosea, P, Major, Yellow, 85c. per 100, $7.00 per 1000. ALYSSUM, Double Giant. 2-in., $2.50 per 100, $20,00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS Plumosus and Sprengeri. 2l4-iB. pots, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000; 3-ln., $6.00 per 100. $50.00 per 1000. BEGONIA Chatelaine. 3-in.. $8.00 per 100, S70.00 per 1000; 4-in., $12.00 per 100. $100.00 per 1000. CALCEOLARIA Rugosa. Hardy, 4-in. pots, $1.75 per doz., $12.00 per 100. CANNA ROOTS 1000 King Humbert $27 00 Austria. 17.50 Chas. Henderson 17.50 Italia 17.50 Mrs. Kate Gray 17.50 Mme. Berat 17.60 Pennsylvania 17.50 Wyoming 17.50 And a full list of other varieties. Write for prices. CARNATIONS, Rooted Cuttings. For a full list. ,see classified advertisement. CINERARIA hybrids grandiflora. Half dwarf, 6aest mixed. 2)i-iD., $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000; 3-in. pota, $6.00 par 100, $50.00 per 1000. COLEUS, Rooted Cuttings. Well rooted. All leading varieties, $7.00 per 1000. De- livery any time from now on. FERNS, Table Ferns. Best as- 100 1000 sortment, 2)i-in $3.50 $30.00 Boston Ferns. 2yi-in 4 00 35.00 3-in 8.00 Roosevelt, Whitmani com- pacta. Scottii, Schoizelii. All 2i.i-in 5.00 40.00 Elegantlssima Improved and Elegantlssima compacta. 2>i-in 6.00 SO.OO Teddy Jr 5 00 45.00 GERANIUMS. From 2'4-m. pots, now ready. S. A. Nutt, Poitevine, La Favorite. B. de Presilly, J. Oberle, Mrs. Lawrence $23.00 per 1000. Immediate delivery. GLADIOLUS. Best forcing varieties. Per 1000 America. Pink ; $15,00 Mrs. F. King. Light scarlet 15,00 Augusta, White 15,00 Brenchlevensis. Scarlet 12,00 Halley, .Salmon-pink 19.00 Peace, White 40.00 Primulinus Hybrids, Orange, 20,00 B. Hulot, Deep blue 20,00 HELIOTROPE. Good, dark color, strong, healthy cuttings. 100 $1.25. 1000 $10.00. Centeaeur. 2-in . $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000; 3-m., $5,00 per 100. $45.00 per 1000. HYDRANGEA Otaksa. Field grown, 5 to 12 branches, $14,00 per 100. Best French varieties, 3i^-in. pots, healthy plants. $7.00 per 100, $60.00 per 1000, MESEMBRYANTHEMUM. 2)i-in; pots, very heavy, full of cuttings; a good pink. $5.00 per 100. MYOSOTIS. Winter-blooming; long stems. 2K-in. pots, $3.00 per 100, $25,00 per 1000. Transplanted seedlings, $2.00 per 100, $17.60 per 1000. ORANGES, Otahelte. Dwarf, a worthy novelty; fragrant. 2Vi-in, pots, to grow on, S5,0[) per 100; 3-in, pots. $S,00 per 100; 4-in, pots, $18,00 per 100. PELARGONIUMS, in best four varieties. Easter Greeting. Lucy Becker, Wur- temburgla, Swablan Maid, from 2-in. pots. $7.50 per 100. $70.00 per 1000. PETUNIAS. Best double sorts, about 18 varieties in all shades, pale pink, deep rose, purple and white, neparate colors or mired, now ready, from 2^-in. pots, $4.00 per 100. $35.00 per 1000. CHRYSWTHEMUMS. Orders belnj booked aow for all varieties, both new and standards, for Rooted Cuttings, January Delivery. Frank Dinda's new 'MUMS. Anemone Elizabeth, pure yellow; Anemone Blanche, pure white. Rooted Cuttings, $10.00 per 100, $80 00 per 1000. Pot plants, $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000. Alex. Guttman, fine lavender, or rose pink. Rooted Cuttings. $7,00 per 100, $60.00 per 1000. Stock plants of all three varieties, now ready for delivery, $7.50 per doz., $50.00 per 100. CYCLAMEN SEEDLINGS. Best Colors, including Wandsbek (salmon) $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. Salmon Only. $1.50 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. DAISIES. Rooted Cuttings of Mrs. Sanders and Giant White. $2.00 per 100, $17.60 per 1000. BostoQ Yellow, Rooted Cuttings. $4.50 per 100, $10.00 per 1000. Mrs. Sanders and Giant White. 2}^'iD., $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000. Boston Yellow. 2>^-in., $7.00 per 100, $60.00 per 1000. DRAC/SNA Indivisa 2Ji-in.. .$2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000 4-in., strong and bushy. .$10.00 per 100 PETUNIA, Doubles Large flowering; fringed; mixed colors. Well Rooted Cuttings, $1.50 per 100, $12,00 per lOOO. PRIMULA Malacoldes. 2Ji-in. $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000; 4-in.. heavy, in bud. $1.50 per doz., $12.00 per 100. HARDY PRIMROSES. Large clumps, $1.50 per doz., $12.00 per 100. SNAPDRAGONS. From 2>i-in. pots. Silver Pink, Giant White, Giant Yellow, Red, Nelrose. 100 $4,00, 1000 $35.00. Keystone, at $5,00 per 100. $45,00 per 1000. Garnet. 2>i-in. pots. $6.00 per 100. ROSES. Field-Grown, 2-year-old. Dorothy Perkins, $12.00 per 100; Crimson Ram- bler, $13.00 per 100; Hermosa, $14.00 per 100; Jessie. $18.00 per 100; Margaret Dickson, $15.00 per 100; White Dorothy Perkins, $10.00 per 100. And a good list of other varieties. VINCAS, Variegated. 2Ji-in,, at $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. Field-rooted tips, $1.75 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. ENGLISH IVY. 2',f-in. pots. $2.50 per 100, $20,00 per lOOO; 3'A-in. pots, $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. NEW CROP FLOWER SEEDS IN WHICH WE SPECIALIZE ASPARAGUS plumosus nanus. True greenhouse seeds. $3.00 per 1000; 5,000 at $2.75 per 1000. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. 75c, per 1000. CYCLAMEN SEED, Giant Flowering. Best German strain. Bright Red, Rose, White with eye, and other good colors. $6.00 per 1000. Salmon. $10.00 per 1000. FERN SPORES. In good table fern varieties. 60c. per pkt. PETUNIA SEED. Single California Giants. Trade packet 40c. Double, large flowering, fringed, $1.25 per 1000 seeds; 500 seeds 75o. For a full list of FLOWER SEEDS, consult our catalog. ANGLIN & WALSH CO. Telephone, WOODLAWN 1470 WILLIAMSBRIDGE, N. Y. WTieo orderlag. plfaae mention The KxcbanK^ GERANIUMS Rooted Cuttings Ready December 1st RICARD, POITEVINE, VIAUD and DOYLE, $15.00 per 1000 S. A. NUTT and BUCHNER $12.50 per 1000 Cash with order FRED. W. RITCHY, Lancaster, Pa. When ordering, pleas* meatloB Ika Bx^aBC* Wbeo orderlne, pleue mantlon Th« Exchanca leraniums Rooted Cuttings Ready for Shipment. RICARD, POITEVINE. $16,00 per 1000. NUTT, BUCHNER. Ready February. Cash with order. PETER BROWN 124 Ruby Street LANCASTER, PA . BUYING MADE EASY CONSULT OVR STOCK and MATERIAL INDEX January 6, 1917. The Florists' Exchange 17 IF WE TOLD YOU THAT ARAWANA our new crimson Carnation, was the best in the world in every respect and couldn't be beaten by any variety on the show table, and as a commercial cut flower proposition; some people might consider it good advertising, but it wouldn't be because it wouldn't be true. Arawana is a good Carnation as a flower, as a grower, and as a producer. It is a bright crimson, not black and off color. It grows clean. As a crimson variety, it is better than any we have ever grown. Plant Arawana if you want Crimson Carnations. You will not regret it. ROOTED CUTTINGS: $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000. Of the other New Carnations we offer at $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000 Red Wing. Similar to Beacon, but a better grower and with better calyx. Nebraska. Considered the best new scarlet, and its present condition justifies this opinion. Nancy. A beautifully formed shell pink. In the class with Enchantress Supreme and Alice, as one of the best three in the color. If you need Carnation Cuttings, send us your order. Order direct; we do not supply dealers. A. N. PIERSON, Inc. CROMWELL, CONN. When orderlDg. pleaae mention The Excbangf ' CHRYSANTHEMUMS PRELIMINARY LIST OF NOVELTIES AND STANDARD VARIETIES NOW READY ASK FOR A COPY Elmer D. Smith &Co./S?i^':'' Wben ordering, please mention The Exchange Geraniums St Packed to go anywherm Guaranteed to any point in the United States, as far west as Chicago. If they do not suit you send them back and have your money refunded. 1000 S. A. Nutt and Buchner. .$13.50 Rlcard and Poitevine 16.00 QUALITY STOCK and a good buy or I could not afford to take alt of the risk. To avoid delay, send cash with the order. ALBERT M. HERR Lanceister, Pa. When ordering, please mention The Exchange Geraniums 2^-inob pota. S. A. NUTT, BUCHNER, B. POITEVINE, S25.00 p«r 1000. Stock guaranteed. C. OUADLAND'S SONS 328 Houghton St., North Adams, Mass. When ordering, please mention The Exchange MIDDLE ATLANTIC STATES Buffalo — Continued Stanley, Sunburst, Richmond, Radiance, Ward, Killarney, and others. The heavi- est demand fell on medium grade, of which there were few. Valley was excellent but only one- third of tibe amount sold in previous year. Violets were plentiful, but the heaviest lot came late. Fine Stevia, Narcissus. Calendulas and Peas all shared in the demand. Ariiticial stock had a big demand and cleaned up well. Plants had grood sales. Azaleas were scarce, also Poinsettias. There were a lot of medium priced Cyclamen. All in all. bv all reports Christmas was satis- factory. E. C. B. Unprecedeuted Holiday Rush. The holiday rush this year was unprecedented, so far as Buffalo florists were concerned. The proper sleep and rest for employers and employees alike was unknown while everybody in the trade was bending every effort to give customers the maximum service. One of the leading florists provided quarters and meals for his salesmen at a first- class hotel during this strenuous period. The men, who had to work early and late to get out the mountain of ordeis, therefore did not lose a lot of valuable time in going to and from their homes. While on the firing line — to use a favor- ite expression of the war news — ;-the men were housed and fed in a superior fash- ion and they emerged from the fray with- out feeling the strain, but with the knowl- edge that they had done their duty both to the customers and to the firm. A new phase of the customary New Year's greeting came to light at a local flower shop. The proprietor, who has made many friends among his patrons by inquiring with true sincerity about them- selves and their families, said to a cus- tomer on New Year's day : "How are the twins, Mr. ?*' The visitor, who was somewhat deaf, misunderstood the question, and came back promptly with the surprising reply : "The same to you and many of them.'* Notes "I am forcing about 90,000 bulbs this year," said R. E. Boettger, grower of Eggertsville. N. Y. "Most of my busi- ness is done in Buffalo." Mr. Boettger CARNATION CUTTINGS If you want early delivery, order at once. NEW VARIETIES Cottage Maid. Clear shell pink; sport of Mrs. C. W. Ward; possessing the same keeping and shipping qualities. Merry Christmas. Color intense deep scarlet; large flower, well formed ; splendid stem and calyx; splendid keeper. Doris. Color brilliant maroon; vigorous grower, producing a succession of high-grade blooms on long, stiff stems; good calyx. Rosnila. True cerise pink; splendid grower and producer; good commercial variety in every respect. Old C.old. Deep yellow, with faint pink Stripes; the earliest and freest flowering of all yellow varieties; a decided improvement over Yellow Prince. Superb. A seedliogof Gloriosa and Enchantress; good stem of Gloriosa and free habit of En- chantress. Flesh pink; holds its color at all seasons. Flowers average about three inches. Dm^ ing the past four years it has proved to be one of the best commercial varieties. All of the above varieties. $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000. LAST SEASON'S INTRODUCTIONS 100 1000 100 1000 Belle Washburn. Brilliant red . $6.00 $50.00 Aviator. Bright scarlet $6.00 $50.00 Nancy. Light salmon 7.00 60.00 Miss Theo. True rose pink 5.00 40.00 Nebraska. Bright scarlet 6.00 50.00 Alice Coombs. Salmon pink 6.00 50.00 STANDARD VARIETIES AND RECENT NOVELTIES GOOD CHEER. Will have large supply $4.00 ALICE 3.00 PINK DELIGHT. Will have liirno supply for Jan., Feb 5.00 ENC:iIANTRESS SUPREME... . 3.50 Enchantress 3.00 Rose Pink Enchantress 3.00 Chas. Sieftwart, equal to En- chantress Supreme 3.00 Rosette 3.00 Mrs. C. W. Ward 3.00 Pink Sensation 3.00 Gloriosa. Limited quantity 4.00 Mrs. C. Edward Akehurst 3.00 May Day 3.00 Our Guarantee $35.00 25.00 40.00 30.00 25.00 25.00 100 1000 Champion $3.00 $25,00 Beacon 3.00 25.00 Princess Dagmar 3.00 25.00 Pocohontas 3.00 25.00 Harlowarden 3.00 25.00 The Herald 3.00 25.00 Ruby 3.00 25.00 Eureka 3.00 25.00 Matchless 3.00 25.00 White Wonder 3.00 25.00 White Enchantress 3.00 25.00 White Perfection 3.00 25.00 Alma Ward 3.00 25.00 Benora. Exceptionally good 3.50 27.50 Yellow Prince. Limited quantity. 3.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 35.00 25.00 \ 25.00 back of every cutting sent out Grafted Roses will be scarce. We will guarantee to fill early orders only. Quality guaranteed. All varieties, both Own Root and Grafted. Complete list with descriptions on application. Poitevine Ricard S. A. Nutt Maryland E. G. Hill F. Perkins Rycroft's $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1009. are sure of getting your supply. GERANIUMS— (2 inch Rose Pots) CYCLAMEN Pure White Dark Red Salmon Queen Roseum White, with red eye Buchner Presilly Alliance La Favorite Gastellane Thibaut Jean Viaud Merry Widow Caesar Franck Surprise The price will advance after January 15th. Order while you HELIOTROPE 100 1000 Centefleur, 2-in $3.00 $25,00 "" " " — - ■ -- 3500 45.00 40.00 45.00 Glory of Wandsbek Wonder of Wandsbek Princess May Bright Rose Christmas Red Duke of Connaught Rose of Marieathal Rococo Erecta. Finest of all varieties. 100 1000 Seedllnes $3.50 $30.00 21^-in 7,50 60.00 2K-in., selected 8.00 75.00' 3-in 10.00 90.00 3-in., selected 12.00 100.00 4-in.. selected 26.00 Rococo Erecta. Seedlings 6.50 50.00 2K-in 12.00 100.00 3-in 20.00 PETUNIAS White Dorothy. Pure white. Edna. Old rose. Jubilee. Reddish purple, blotchedXwhite. Brightness. Bright pink. Splendor. Mauve pink, mottled white. Aspana. Light pink, tinged gold. Mariana. Rosy purple. Diadem. Light pinkish purple. Gertrude. Soft pink, mottled white. Admiration. Reddish violet, var. white. Victoria. Pale pink. Pink Beauty. Delicate pink. • Murillo. Lavender, purple lined, Ceres. Deep salmon pink. Undine. Reddish purple. Rosy Morn. Similar to Edna; rosy purple, blotched white. Achville. Ros.v purple, blotched white. Peerless. Shell pink. Violet Spray. Violet. Bon Ton. Shell pink, purple blotch. 100 1000 2-in $3.00 $25.00 2).S-in 4.00 35.00 3-in 9.00 85.00 MISCELLANEOUS MOONVINE. Blue and white ALYSSUM. Giant and dwarf dbl 3.00 SWAINSONIA alba 3.00 AGERATUM. Sii varieties 3.00 LANTANA. Ten varieties 3.00 ENGLISH rv Y 3.00 ALTERNANTHERA. Eight varieties 3.00 Centefleur, 2K-in 4.00 Centefleur, 3-m 5.00 Dennison, 2-in 4.00 Dennlson, 3-in 5.00 PERNS 100 1000 Scottil. 2^-in $5.00 $45.00 Boston. 2)i-in 5.00 40.00 Roosevelt. 2>i-in 5.00 40,00 Teddy, Jr. 2}^-in 5.00 40,00 Whitman!. 2M-in 5.00 40,00 Scottil. 4-in 25.00 200.00 Teddy Jr. 4-in 25.00 200.00 Roosevelt. 4-in 25.00 200.00 Teddy Jr. 6-in., fine 50.00 Teddy Jr. S-in.. fine $1.50, $2,00 each Teddy, Jr., 10-in,, fine $2.50, $3.00 each Scottil, Boston, Roosevelt, Whitmani. Prices same as Teddy Jr. 6-in. of tlie above, $50.00 to S75.00 per 100. Assorted Dish Ferns. 2U-in., $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. Assorted Dish Ferns. 3-in., $6.00 per 100, $50,00 per 1000, CINERARIAS ^tllEZll: Selected Strains. 100 1000 2}i-'m. pots $4.00 $35,00 3-in. pots 6.00 50.00 3H-in. pots 8.00 70.00 4-in. pots 15.00 COLEUS 100 1000 Brilliancy. Rooted Cuttings... . $12.00 2}i-in. pots $5.00 40.00 A fine selection of the best new fanc,v varieties 100 1000 Rooted Cuttings $12.00 2>f -in. pots S6.00 50.00 VerschaSeltii, Beckwith Gem, Golden Bedder, Queen Victoria, Trailing Queen, Fire Brand, and others. 100 1000 Rooted Cuttings $ 7 50 2-in. pots $3.00 25.00 4.00 35.00 2-in. 2H-in. 100 1000 100 1000 $3.00 $25.00 $4.00 $35.00 5.00 4.00 35.00 2H-in. pots. PLANTS 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 35.00 35.00 35.00 35.00 35.00 VERBENAS The most comolete collection to be found anywhere, more than 40 varieties. Our selection of varieties: Purchaser's selection: Rooted Cuttings. SS.OO per 1000. Rooted Cuttings. SIO.OO per 1000. Strong plants. 2J^-in. $4.00 per 100 and Strong plants. 23^-in. JS.OO per 100 and S30.00 per 1000. S40.00 per 1000. Send for a copy of our new Plant Bulletin. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO. THE WHOLESALE FLORISTS OP PHILADELPHIA NEW YORK. 117 Weat 28th Street BALTIMORE, Franklin and St. Paul Su PHILADELPHIA, 1608-1610 Ludlow Street WASHINGTON, 1216 H Street. N. W. The Florists' Exchange The New Red Carnation Seedling A WONDERFUL SELLER EVOLVED BY JOHN BROWN, CARNATION GROWER FOR P. J. OLINGER, NEW CASTLE, INDIANA. PARENTAGE : BASSET, VICTORY Cuttings for March first delivery. A Carnation of great producing power. A beautiful scarlet, of uniform shade. Flower averaging four inches in diameter. Strong, sturdy stems — a continuous bloomer during the Winter months, especially in December. Will not split, and has never shown any tendency to sleep, either on the plant or after cut- ting. An A-1 shipper, pronounced by growers and retailers as the " Best Red Carnation" ever produced. Prices: $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000, F. O. B. New Castle, Indiana P. J. OLINGER ** Indiana's Largest Grower ff New Castle, Indiana aiiiiiiiiii I I I Ill I Ill iiiiiiiin iimiiiiiii I iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Ill mill ' iimiii in""'"""!"" 0. E. Stemkam Merry Christmas is a high grade commercial scarlet carnation that attracts attention by its rich deep scarlet color, its large size and long, strong stems. It never splits the calyx and does not appear Bleepy as most scarlets do early in the Fall. It's an all season scarlet. We invite inspection of the growing stock. All sold up to January 15th. Booking orders now for the last half of January and later. BAUR & STEINKAMP Indianapolis, Indiana Carnation Breeders ROOTED Carnation Cuttings BELLE WASHBURN. Fine red. Can sup- ply large quantities. Have 5000 plants. S50.00 per 1000. MISS THEO. Medium, free bloomer, dark pink. 3500 plants to root from. S40.00 per 1000. CHRYSANTHEMUMS, Rooted Cutting*. MARIGOLD. Large quantity of cuttings at $20.00 per 1000. W. & H. F. EVANS RowlandvlUe, PHILADELPHIA, PA. When orderUif, pleaJte menUon The Ezebansa 2>i- and 4-inch O S F S Field-Grown \J *J l-« *J to pot 6- to 6-iii. <€LEEDLEf>?.'!KA'gS'.' WbeB »rd«rliic. plM ■•ntlaB Tk« Ixdiajica MISS THEO Has made good. ROOTEDCUTTINGS $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. Uttlefield & Wyman North Abington, Mass. Commercial Rose Culture k. T. De La Mare Pt^. & Pub. Co., 438 to 448 West 37th St., New York PRICE $1.5* MIDDLE ATLANTIC STATES— Buffalo — Continued has been a grower since 1887. He has two greenhouses, one 24ft. by 100ft. and the other 22ft. by 125ft. Mrs. Boettger is his able assistant. Mr. Boettger has had a wide experience in the florists' 'business. His good health and spirits proves that his work has been congenial. His first employment was at the Pine Hill nurseries near Buffalo in 1874. Mr. Boettger next seryed two years under the able tutorship of the late William Scott, at George Bailey's greenhouses at Humboldt Parkway and Main St., where Mt. St. Joseph's Academy now stands. He was next employed by Long Bros., located near the same institution. When Mr. Scott leased the Bailey greenhouses, Mr. Boettger worked there two years. Keeping closely identified with the florist business he was nest employed for eight years at W. J. Palmer's greenhouses, lo- cated between 13th and 14th sts., this city. He also worked for Mr. Palmer, when the ilatter started his greenhouses in Lancaster, N. Y. After all this ex- perience Mr. Boettger's logical step was to go into business for himself. This he did, at Eggertsville, where he remained ever since. "Don't forget to say that I have taken The Florists' Exchange ever since the first edition came out," said Mr. Boettger. with an air of par- donable pride. He has always been a loyal reader of this paper. Floral decorations for five tables at dinner parties and receptions at the Iroquois and Lafayette hotels were re- cently supplied by Felton's Flower Shop at ilain and Utica sts. Insomnia was a common ailment among Buffalo florists before Christmas. Mr. Felton was among the sufferers, as evidenced by his state- ment : "I was so busy during the holi- day rush that I hardly got a wink of sleep for four days and three nights." "My houses are jammed full of plants at present," said ,Iohn H. Galley, who Iins six greenhouses at Gardenville, N. Y. "On account of the cost of shipping, I sell very little stock outside of Buffalo. My trade will be at a standstill until Easter. Every season for ten years, ex- cept in 1916, I improved my green- houses." Mr. Galley is also interested in Lehde & Galley's two retail flower stores in this city. The city's park greenhouses are astir these days. Just now cuttings from Carnations F. Domer & Sons Co LA FA-ITETTE, IND. When ordering, please mention The Bxchangy ORCHIDS Francisco Delgado Q. Orchid Collector Solicits orders for shipments of Orchida Prices quoted upon application. BOGOTA (Chapinero) COLOMBIA When ordering, please mention Tlie Bxchanie* Orchids Collector John De Buck, Just returned from Bouth America with a large ehipment of C. TRI- AN^, best flowering type. For prices, write to E. De BUCK, 719 Chestnut PI., SECAUCUS, N.J When ofderlng. pl*>«8» roepttoo TTie Bichaog*' Julius Roehrs Co. RUTHERFORD, N. J. ORCHIDS PALMS and Pianta of Eveiy Vamty When ordering, please mentlooi The Bxchanf* Flower Souvenir Post Cards Set of 25 beautiful aubjects printed in correct colors, including Roses. Poppies, Carnations, Sweet Peas, Violets. Chrysanthemums, Ge- raniums, Polnsettias, etc. No two alike. Also sots of Popular Fruits. California Missions, Yosemite Valley and Bid Trees. Beautiful Cali- fornia Scenes. Mailed postpaid on receipt of 25c. per act, or the five aeta for Sl.OD. EDW. H. MITCHELL, 3363 Army Street San Francisco, Cal. When ordering, please menUon The Exchange January 6, 1917. The Florists' Exchange MIDDLE ATLANTIC STATES Buffalo — Continued '.Mums, which were at the municipal liuwer show in November, are being de- veloped, and some new blends are prom- ised. Mr. and Mrs. H. Herrlich, who con- duct the Fillmore Conservatories, have returned from a vacation trip to New Orleans. They recently supplied the decorations at a special display at the Dold plant in this city. Table decorations for the banquet at the celebration of the 50th anniversary of tlie Catholic Institute were supplied recently by Peter J. Renz, florist at 32'2 Broadway, who has been in business twenty years. His assistant is IMiss Catharine Schroeer. Among his best customers are Harry Winer, caterer, and A. J. Heinold, wholesale grocer. "On account of the rain last Spring," said Mr. Eenz, "Mr. Heinold lost $500 worth of plants at his residence on Grand Island, but that will not discourage him to put in more stock next Spring." Mr. Renz reports that he has one of the finest funeral trades in the city. "We had a fine holiday sale of plants and baskets, specially arranged," said W. A. Adams of Anderson's flower store. Original window displays were a feature of this shop. One day tliere was a show- ing of Poinsettias, with a setting of red, and on another day Ardisias were fea- tured. A "pink window," corsage bou- quets being the attraction, also aroused much interest. The taste and individ- uality of the displays helped to draw a heavv trade to this store. J. B. Wiese, florist, at 206 Washing- ton market, accompanied by Mrs. Wiese and their two daughters, will depart for Long Beach, Cal., about Jan. 15. They will be absent about two months. Mr. Wiese will stop off at Chicago, where he will visit his brother florists. In his absence Jack Wiese will have charge of the store. "On account of the heavy fall of snow on Friday before Christmas, our holiday deliveries were very slow," said .Mr. Wiese. "We therefore had to de- liver 200 orders on Sunday and Monday. We were sold out of greens by the Thursday before Christmas and then gave our attention to cut flowers and plants." "Our own deliveries were satisfactory but the cars that we hired got stuck in the deep snow in the city outskirts," said Mr. Wiese, "and some of the plants were frozen. We had only about fifteen com- plaints, however, and, of course, in every case we made good. We had the most trouble with the Lorraine Begonias, which several customers neglected to give sufficient water. When these Begonias get thoroughly dry they go to pieces. Some of the customers blamed the cold weather for the condition of these pur- chases, when lack of water was really the cause, in the majority of cases." Joseph A. McGtHEE. Pittsburgh, Pa. The year of 1916 was a fine year in the florists trade. Everyone reports a larger business in 1916 than in any year previous. Christmas was above the standard, with all florists reporting an increase of from 25 to 50 per cent. There were fewer complaints this year than was ever known, both in the wholesale and retail trade. Some few express shipments were delayed, but that could be expected, as the railroads and express companies were so rushed that they could not handle the shipments. Nearly all shipments from the East were from 12 to 24 hours late. This always happens at holiday time, which of course affects some sales. Many orders were cancelled on this ac- count. Several shipments of Am. Beauty were delayed and only offered for de- livery on Christmas Day. They were re- fused and the express company disposed of them to the best advantage, which made some cheap Am. Beauty Roses on the streets. Many out of town orders were cancelled on account of the embargo the express companies put on perishable goods. Even at that we all did a wonderful business auil everyone is satisfied. The retail stores all looked their fin- est, which helped to sell many more flow- ers this year. Some of the store decora- tions were very elaborate and even after Christmas they were used in some large decorations. Society is going in high gear and some very large weddings and receptions are booked for this month. We hopp that this market will have ninre flowers this January than it did last t,. meet the demands that are expected. N. McC. Sell This New Rose Book To Your Customers 100% Profit For You IT is an invaluable working manual for rose lovers. Tells where, when and how to plant them most resultfully. Gives helpful pointers on such vital subjects as "Protection for Winter", "Pruning", etc. Indexes nearly 600 varieties for ready reference. Gives short suggestive lists for use in every imaginable place and for every conceivable purpose. Is pro- fusely illustrated throughout its 121'pages. 16 pages in full color. Is neatly bound in cloth. Your customers will want a copy of this Rose Book. You can sell it to them and make 100% profit on every copy you sell. You sell it to them for $1. a copy. Now is just the time when folks' minds are beginning to turn garden-ward again. It is just the time then, when the Rose Book sells best — when folks have the most time and greatest inclination to read such things. Send for a trial lot of these sure-fire money-makers to-day, and let them make money for you. We'll gladly send you further terms and a copy of the book if you so desire. The Conard & Jones Co. West Grove, Pa. MOW TO GROW ROSES Joseph Heacock Co/s Palms and Ferns WHOLESALE PRICE LIST Kentia Belmoreana Leaves . 2J^-in. pots 4 3-in. pot 5 4-in. pot 5-6 5 in. pot &.7 6-iQ. pot 6-7 6-in. pot 6-7 7-in. cedar tub 6-7 7-in. cedar tub 6-7 9-in cedar tub 6-7 9 in. cedar tub 6-7 High Each Per doz. 8-10" SI. 50 12" 2.50 15" $0.45 5.00 18-20" .75 9.00 22-24" 1.00 12.00 26-28" 1.50 18.00 34-36" 3.00 36.00 38-40" 4.00 48.00 40-42" 6.00 60.00 42-48" 6.00 Kentia Forsteriana Leaves High 6-in. pot 5-6 24" 6-in. pot 5-6 30-32" Kentia Forsteriana, made up 7-in. cedar tub 4 7-in. cedar tub 4 9-in. cedar tub 4 9-in. cedar tub 4 9-in. cedar tub 4 12-in. cedar tub 4 Plants in tub 30-36" 38-40" 4042" 42-48" 4-4H' 5' Each Per doz. $1.00 $12.00 1.50 18.00 Each $3.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 7.60 10.00 HOME GROWN WELL ESTABLISHED STRONG AND HEALTHY JOSEPH HEACOCK CO. ^If^^^l^^^ WYNCOTE, PA. Lancaster, Pa. With everyone so well satisfied with his Christmas trade, it is almost super- fluous to mention the retail shops, but casually I will say that H. A. Schroyer has the decorating of the Auditorium, (where the flower show was held) for a debutante danee given in honor of Miss Appel. a granddaughter of the late Geo. Baer, president of the Reading R. R. Miss Carrie Steckman is working out a decorative scheme for this that will help business by creating a love for the beau- tiful. What might be called a ponder- ous decoration was elTected in this place recently by an electrician, with Southern Smilax and evergi'eeus. Walter Hammond was especially elated over his business for the past year and sometimes wonders that all the retail flo- rists are as successful as they are, con- sidering their number in proportion to the population. Split Carnations Quickly, easily and cheaply mended- No tools required PiUsbuty Carnation Staple Patented 1906 1000 38o., 3000 $1.00 postpaid I. L. PILLSBURY CEJeafaurg, lU. ORCHIDS FRESHL Y I M PORTED. We offer the tolowing : CATTXEYAS Sklnneri, Lablata, TrlaoiB. Mosslffi, Perdvallana, Gaskelliana; \^MhlKS acuminata, superbUnsj ONCIDIUMS blcallo- 8um, CeboUeta, ornlthorynchum, sphacela- turn, aplendidum and the Holy Ghost Orchid' PBRISTERIA elata. Write for prictt. When ordering, please menUon The Bichant. | Lsgef & HulTell, ""^'"suMJUT.*.'"''^" When ordering, please mention The Exchange Chrysanthemums Carnations and Roses Charles H. Totty MADISON ... NEW JERSEY When ordering, -please mention The Exchange Roses, Carnations, Verbenas J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. Wben ordering, pleaee mentloa The Exchange 20 The Florists' Exchange Ferns, Auracarias, Palms, Etc. ARAUCARIA. 2 to 3 tiers, 5-in. 40c.; 3 tiers, 6-in. 50c.; 3 to 4 tiers, 6-in. 60c. KENTIA Beltnoreana. 4 in. pots, 15 in. high, 5 leaves, 40c. each; 5-in. pot 5 leaves, 18 to 20 in. high, $1.00 each; 6-in. pots, 5 to 6 leaves, 20 to 24 in. high, $1.25; 6-in. pots, 6 leaves, 24 to 28 in. high, $1.50. KENTIA Forsteriana. 6-in. pots, 5 to 6 leaves, 30-in. high, $1.50; 7-in. pots, 6 leaves. 34-in. high, $2.00; 7-in. pots, 6 to 7 leaves, 36 in. high, $2.50. KENTIA Forsteriana. Made-up bushy plants, 3 and 4 plants to a tub. 7-in. tubs, 36 in. high, $3.50 each; 8-in. tubs, 38 to 40 in. high, $4.50 each; 8-in. tubs, 40 to 44 in. high, $5.00 each; 9-in. tubs, 54 to 60 in. high, $8.50 each. FERNS, Teddy Jr. Extra fine, special prices. Quantity. 5-in. pots, broad and perfect, 35c. each; 6-in. pots, broad and perfect, 50c. each. BOSTON FERNS. Fine fresh stock. Quantity. 5-in. pots, 30c. each; 6-in. pots, 50c. each. ADIANTUM Hybridum. Heavy, 4-in. pots, $16.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. Bushy field plants, now in 4-in. pots, $12.00 per 100; 5-in. pots, extra heavy, $18.00 per 100. (Worth more to cut from.) The Storrs & Harrison Company PAINESVILLE OHIO JACKSON & PERKINS CO., IF IT IS Rhododendrons or Azaleas ASK OUR PRICES BEFORE YOU ORDER MAHLSTEDE BROTHERS BERGAMBACHT, HOLLAND Growers of the Better Class of Nursery Stock U. S. Representative, J. A. Mahlstede, P. 0. Box 318, Wilmington, N. C. FORCING STOCK ROSES Field-Grown, Selected Forcing Grade CLIMBERS, $15.00 per 100 Excelsa (Red DorothyiPerkins), Lady Gay, Crimson Rambler, American Pillar, Climb- ing AmericantBeauty, Dorothy Perkins BABY ROSES. $1500 per 100. Jessie, Orleans, Baby Rambler, Mrs. Cutbush, Ellen Poulson. HYDRANGEAS 3M-in. pots, $6.00 per 100. Single stem plants set with good, plump flower buds, Eclaixeur. Fine, rosy pink. La Lorraine. Large flowers, pale rose, turning to bright pink. Mme. Maurice Hamar. Largo, delicate flesh-rose color. Mme. Emil Mouilliere. Pure white, with rosy carmine eye; very large; the best white. Otaksa. The old standby for pink. More easily forced than some of the newer sorts. Radiant. Clear, bright pink; an exceptionallv handsome shade. 23^-in. pots. $4.00 per 100. Otaksa, Mme. Emil Mouilliere, Mme. Maurice Hamar, Lilie Mouilliere. Bright carmine rose. DEUTZIA Lemoine. Pot-grown. 6-in. pots, $20.00 per 100. GENISTA Canariensis. 6-in. pots, nice, shapely plants. $20.00 per 100. SPIREAS. Gladstone, Peach Blossom, Queen Alexandra, $10.00 per 100. NEWARK, NEW YORK When ordering, please mention The Excbaoge ■^ THE RAMSBURG SELF-LOCKING ^Tp^e^r^ dirt band and pot Here is a new, up-to-date article. Write for samples. The square soil container is the modern article for plant growing. Every inch of bench space is utilized, which means better plants with less labor and less watering. Send a postal for free samples and prices. They are made in many sizes and prompt shipment is guaranteed. Get acquainted with The Pot That Locks. CAUTION. Our square dirt bands and pots are protected by U. S. patent. The manufacture, sale, or use of similar designs is infringement. Get our samples to-day and be ready when you need pots. G. S. RAMSBURG, Somersworth, N. H. 1 MIDDLE ATLANTIC STATES Lancaster— Continued The Rosary is gradually getting the place into shape and is looking forward i to a year of prosperity. | At the B. F. Barr establishment it has been necessary to retain some of the extra help on account of an unusually large amount of funeral work, for shipment | out of town. Mr. Murphy managed to finish up the Christmas rush, working almost without a stop from Saturday a.m. to Monday noon ; the result, how- i over was a breakdown. He suffered with a bad attack of rheumatism for four days but he is back "on the job" again. Elmer and Chas. Weaver had some tniuible with flower deliveries during Christmas -week, between their station and Philadelphia, a distance of about 50 miles, but with real hustling enterprise, , they cut what they could and delivered , them by automobile themselves on Sun- day. They obtained a good price for their trouble and some Philadelphia re- tailer had a mighty fine lot of fresh flowers. Coal Difficulties — Express Service Coal deliveries are such an un- certain proposition that with the growers it is no longer a question of, "does this crop or does that crop pay?" the thing that keeps them guessing and lying awake at night is, "will the next carload of coal get here before the last one is all used up?" Contracts are broken by the dealer without the quiver of an eyelash. One of the largest consumers of coal in the city (not a florist) "was squeezed into paying $7.50 per ton for bituminous coal and after trying it a few weeks closed down his plant. We all hope this does not hap- pen to any of our growers, as they have hard enough traveling with the increased cost of everything they buy and the con- tinued low cost of what they sell. Another thing that is adding to the cost of production is the increased losses in express shipments, owing to the gross carelessness of the express companies. Personally I am a loyal member of the S. A. F., but right here is where this national society should "get busy" and give its membership campaign an impe- tus by getting after the express com- panies and collecting these losses for its members ; employing good legal talent for the purpose, and placing its own power behind that legal talent — a power such as the individual cannot give. | If this were done I know that 25 new applications for membership would come in from Lancaster County, which will not be submitted till some tangible evidence is given that the S. A. F. is looking after the interests of its members. This ex- | press business has been growing steadily 1 worse the past year and it is time some- thing was done, not in reducing charges but in getting service for the money we spend. What sort of service is it to way- bill a box to North Carolina when it is , stenciled *'for New Brunswick?" What | sort of service is it to deliver a box five days after shipment that should have been delivered the next morning, and so on, indefinitely? And these things do not happen during the holiday rush alone, either. We are promised a good visiting trip for the afternoon previous to our Car- nation meeting of the club, which will be held on Thursday, Jan. 18; full particu- lars will be given later. As this is a Carnation section we would appreciate the visit of rany grower who has some- thing good to show us, or if he cannot come personally, to have him send a few of the flowers he has to offer. I Albert M. Herr. EXCLUSIVE OFFETj GARDENERS AND RORISTS' ANNUAL for 1917 Out January 1 50 Cents With renewal of Subscription for THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE 35 Cents The Book with the Information Not Found Elsewhere — You'll Elnjoy It. ORDER NOW Gardeners & Florists' Annnai p. 0. Box 100 Times Square Station NEW YORK CITY, N. Y. The National Nurseryman The oldest and best estabUshed journal for nurserymen. Circulation among the trade only. Pubhshed monthly. Subscription price SI. 50 per year; foreign subscriptions, £2.00 per year, in advance. Sample copy free upon application from those enclosing their business card. THE NATIONAL NURSERYMAN PUBLISHING COMPANY, Inc. Hatboro, Pa. When ordering, please mention The Etxchange FERNS NEPHROLEPIS Scottii and Teddy Jr. 6-in. pots, $5.00 and $6.00 per doz.; 7-in. pots, 75c. each; 8-in. pots, $1.00 each. NEPHROLEPIS John Wanamaker. 6-in pots, $5.00 per doz. DISH FERNS. 2M-in. $4.00 per 100. Cash with order. ASCHMANN BROS. Second and Bristol Streets, PrtlLAPELPHIA. PA. FERNS FOR DISHES Strong, healthy plants. From 234-in. pots, S3.50 per 100. 130.00 per 1000; 3-in., 87.00 per 100. COCOS WeddelUana. 2}i-in., S12.00 per 100. KENTIA Belmoreana. 2X-in.. 810.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS plumosus nanus. 3-in., 86.00 per 100. FRANK N. ESKESEN. Madison. N. J. Ferns for Dishes Fine, bushy ferns, in Q to 8 best varieties, ready for immediate use From 2k-ia pois. 83.60 per 100, 83000 per 1000 From 3-111 pots. 87.00 per 100, 866.00 per 1000 From 4-iD pots, 815.00 per 100. pg^ ^qq COCOS WeddelUana. From 2}i-in. pots, 812.00 KENTIA Belmoreana. From 2>i-in pots, 10.00 Thomas P. Christenaen, Short Hills, N. J. 100 1000 Whitmanl Improved - - $5.00 $40.00 Wbitmanl Compacta - 6.00 40.00 Roosevelts 500 40.00 4.00 36.00 Bostons ' 250 at 1000 rate HENRY H. BARROWS & SON WHITMAN, MASS. Wbeo orderlDff, please moDtlon Hie Bxehanc* January 6, 1917. The Florists' Exchange 21 That the question whether you'll use Magic Fertilizers or not, is a question of dollars and cents to you, Mr. Flower Grower and Mr. \'egetable Grower. Larger crops and better quality mean more money, and decreased productionoost. Magic Fertilizers never fail to materially increase the yield and improve the quahty. Send today for our information Blank, Famous Fertilizer Charts, and Booklet "Fertilisation Methods in the Modern Oreenhouse." Chicago Feed & Fertilizer Co. We are Manufacturers, not Jobbers 810 Exchange Avenue Stock Yards CHICAGO Wlien ordering, please mention The Exchange FERNS FOR FERN DISHES. Splendid 2>i-in. stock, in largest and best assortment. $3.50 per ' 100. $30.00 per 1000. KENTIA Belmoreana. Clean, thrifty, 2}j-in. Btock; right size for center plants. $1.30 per dos., $10.00 per 100. ADIANTUM Farleyense (Queen of Maidenhair Ferns). Extra strong, S-in., $3.50 per doz., $25.00 per 100; 4-in.. $6.50 per doz., $50.00 per 100. ADIANTUM Farleyense Gloriosa. Strongest, prettiest and most productive of fancy Adian> turns. Always in demand, requires no more heat or care than a Boston Fern. Well grown, 2>i-in. stock, $1 30 per doz., $10.00 per 100. Large cut fronds, shipped safely any distance, $10.00 per 100. ADIANTUM Cuneatum and GracUllmum. Extra strong seedlings, ready for potting, $1.25 per 100, $11.00 per 1000. ADIANTUM Seedlings. In assortment of eight. Best, most desirable varieties for store purpose, strong, undivided clumps, ready for potting, $1.25 per 100, $11.00 per 1000. BOSTON and TEDDY JR. FERNS. Compact, shapely plants grown with sufficient space, and in most perfect condition, fr-in., $6.00 per doz., $45.00 per 100. BOSTON, 7-in., $12.00 per doz., $95.00 per 100. J. F. Anderson FERN SPECIALIST SHORT HILLS, N. J. Wbea ordering, pleaxe mention Th« Slz^aiige HOW TO GROW ROSES Twelfth Edition — Revised and Enlarged A useful addition to the literature of the Rose, bearing the marks of a wide reader and observer in that line. One hundred and twenty pages, copi- ously illustrated with black and white halftones, and twelve handsome four-color plates. The book opens with a calendar of operations: then discusses the location of a Rose garden and treats of the details of planting, soils, fertilizers, pruning, label- ing mulching, shading and protection of Roses- during the Winter. _ This is followed by discus- sions of varieties with selections for special sec- tions of the United States; formulas for making Rose beads and attar of Roses, etc. In order that the various classes of Roses may be studied better as to their characteristics, the closing pages of the book are devoted to a grouping of the more im- portant varieties. Price 31.00, postpaid. For sale by Tb« Florists' Exchange, 448 W. 37tfc St, N. Y. A. KOLOOS & CO. WRITE TODAY WRITE TODAY Now is the Time to Order Your Plants and Shrubs to Secure Early Spring Delivery Suchast AZALEA.AUCUBA, BOX WOOU. BLUE SPRUCE, CONIFERS, CLEMATIS, HYDRANGEA, LILACS, LAURELS, JAPANESE MAPLES, ROSES, RHODODENDRONS. AMERICAN HARDY varieties one of our specialties and all other HARDY SHRUBS for forcing or outdooor. ROSES, Bush, Tree and Climbers in more than 300 sorts, including the leading and new up-to-date varieties are offered by us. LET US QUOTE YOU ON YOUR LIST OF WANTS Copy Wholesale Catalogue 1917-18 free on application from, MR. L. VANHEERDE Care MALTUS & WARE IMC" AIT' V/^D L^ 14 STONE STREET INtW I UKK WRITE TODAY WRITE TODAY EXPORT NURSERIES CALIFORNIA PRIVET and CUTTINGS PRIVET, ALL GRADES A limited number of No. 1 cuttings H.\RRY B. EDWARDS, Little Silver. N.J. VV hep ordering, pleaae mention The Bxcbaoi:f I New England States | Pawtucket, R. I. Christmas business was excellent anil no doubt sales of cut flowers and plants exceeded those of any previous Christ- mas. Wreaths and baskets of Boxwood were in great demand. Drabble Bros, had a temporary store on Main St., Woonsocket, at Christmas time. M. J. Leach & Sons were rushed with orders. Jesse B. Mowry, Commissioner of For- estry, will represent Rhode Island, at the Forestry Congress, to be held in Wash- ington in January. C. A. K. New Haven, Conn. The holiday season just passed was one of the best that New Haven has ever seen. Every florist in the city expected one of the old-time Christmas sales and prepared for it. And no one was disap- pointed. Some of the plants and rare flowers brought unusually high prices. Fancy bas- kets and ornamental groupings were in great demand. Roses, Carnations and cut flowers of every description had a ready sale. Munro the florist made a specialty of Roses this season. And it is altogether likely that he will greatly increase his output for the coming year. His idea is to fill four large houses with the most popular specimens. Narcissi were everywhere ; especially the delicate Paperwhite. The Doolittle Floral Co. ; Sokol of Westville ; Patterson, and Brooks, of West Haven, had espe- cially fine exhibitions of these delicate flowers. The S. H. Moore Co. had some of the choicest specimens of Begonia Gloire de Lorraine. The blossoms and buds were perfect, as well as the foliage. There is no plant in full flower that looks more delicate and refined. Jno. H. Slocombe has a large growing of mammoth Sweet Peas. He is more fortunate in the culture of these than any other florist in this vicinity. During the Christmas holidays there was a great deal of house and church decoration. Munro, as usual, had the decoration of Trinity Episcopal Church, which is looked up to as having the model church decorations of the city. Jno. N. Champion & Co. had some of the choicest specimens of Poinsettias in the market. In fact, these beautiful plants, so fine in coloring, were to be seen everywhere. The Elm City Nursery Co. at its very attractive nurseries at Edgewood, reports a practical closing of a most prosperous Fall shipping season. Weather conditions have been very favorable and the demand for nursery stock has been away beyond expectations. The landscape department of the company has been kept working overtime the entire season. Cottage Gardens Nurseries, inc. EUREKA, CALIFORNIA Largest Growers o/ Ornamental Nursery and Florist Stock in America -NOW READY- Preliminary Catalogue, containing full descriptions and suggestions for growing Rhododendrons, Indian Azalseas, Boxwood, Hollies, Winter-Blooming and Berried Plants, from Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Asia, Chile and Califor- nia, suitable for use in the Commercial Florist Trade. Also Narcissus, Hyacinths, Tulips and Peonies. IF INTERESTED, Mail UB your name and address, PLEASE Ferns Roses. Td^Ari-WT fv 8-in.. tl.OO M(h. 7-in., 7So.»>h t eaay, •^r. ».„,., mo. uoh. «-in., 200. Mik 2M-U1., n.OO per 100, 150.00 par 1000 C^ni-I-Si 3H-i^: tS.OO ixr 100, <«0.00 p« 1000 •9COIT11 " ».inoh. 60o. Moh. John Wanamaker ?.*^:!-Vi.*'i2 """" Madlaoa. Own root. 3-1b. $8.00 par 100 Campbell Bros., Penllyn, Pa. When orderlnE. please mention The Excbanite Hill's Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY Complete assortment In large and small sixes. Price liat now ready. The D. Hill Nursery Co., Inc.,Duilc^iii. Erenueen Specialists Largest Growers In America When orderlnt, please menUoD Tbe Bzcbsjve For Winter we offer a complete Ust of Shade Trees, Shrubs and Evergreens Will be pleased to aubmlt prioea. AadnboB Nurseries, p. 0. Box n\ Wilminftoa, N. C. When ordering, ple«s« meottoD The Bzcbaoxe 22 The Florists' Exchange ^Pr\^A^^ CALIFORNIA PRIVET I have over 450,000 of this SPECIAL GRADE of California Privet grown by a new method. The illustration shows a fair sample of each size. Note the excellent root system. Prices, 12 to 18 inches $8.00 per 1,000 Prices, IH to 2 feet 10.50 per 1,000 Packed free for cash with order. No order accepted for less than 1,000 plants. Also over Two Millions of California Priwt, of finest quality, in all sizes, from one to four feet, grown in the usual way. Very attractive prices, especially in carload lots given upon request. / have much the largest and best stock of California Privet of any nursery in the world. J. T. LOVETT, LITTLE SILVER, N. J. Hill's Choice Landscape, Decorative and Forcing Stock FOR FLORISTS* TRADE DOXWOOOS Globes. Bush, Dwarf- one of our leading speoialtiee. Stocked in eDormous quantities. D_-. TrAAc Btandarda, Half Btandardfl, Day irees pyramids. We eaji b&tb you mone^ and give better quality. Let UB prove It. Hardy Tubbed Evergreens Ciipi>ed Specimens in Taxue, Thuyas, Junipems Abiee varieties in JPyramidii, Globes, and natural-shaped, in large assortment. Araiti*ariatt Beei sorts, best values, in AraUCaTiaS both small and large Bises, for immediate effect and growing on. 17A»y*my> CtA^lr Araleaa, Rhododen- rOrCing OtOCK drone. Auoobas. Skimmia Japonioa, Hydrangeas, Lilacs, SpirsBs, Magnolias.' Japanese Maples, Wistaria Chineneis, Japanese Flowering Cherry, Peonies, Roses, in large assort- ment. Choicest quality, best commercial Borts. Landscape Evergreens and pAniforo New, rare and standard VunUcrs varieties. Small, medium and large sises supplied in perfect specimens, with ball and burlap. Largest and moat extensive collection in America. Window-Box Plants ^^'i^ve?^^?; for winter uae. All hardy and desirable sorts, best selection, lowest prices. Also Bush Box and Dwarf Edging. This line offers wide-awake florists a grand oppor- tunity to increase their sales and profits. Deciduous Trees and Shrubs Our leaders — Norway Maple, American White Elm, and Japanese Barberry. Young Stock for Lining Out Ornamental Evergreens and Deciduous Trees and Shrub seedlings, rooted cui- thigs, grafts, etc., in large assortment at very low prices. Annual output, 10.000- 000 plants. WholeMie price liat wiD be mailed promptly on rcqocit. Write for informatioD and price today. The D. Hill Nursery Company, Inc. uR^^i^SEf/'iSfSRicA HOLESALE GROWERS and IMPORTERS Bo% 407. DUNDEE. 11 1 Nursery Stock t Florists Trade Fruit Trees, Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, Small Fruits, Roses. Clematis. Phlox, Paeonies, Herbaceous Perennials Ampelopsis Veltchii California Privet Berberis Thunbergii Write For Our Wholesale Trade List W. © T. SMITH CO.. 70 YEARS Geneva. N. Y. 1000 ACRES KOSTER & CO. Hollandia Nurseries Boskoop :: Holland Headquarters for First-Class Nursery Stock U. S. resident representative A. J. PANNEVIS FLUSHING, N. Y. BULK & CO. Wholesale growers and exporters of select BOSKOOP, Holland Hardy Rhododendrons Headguarters for Firsl-elass Hardy Nursery Slock- As\ for Catalogue. ROSES-PORTLAND-ROSES Superior quality, choice varieties, sell better, grow better. Ask for catalogue. Place your order now. MOUNTAIN VIEW FLORAI. COMPANY, Portland. Oregon Mr. James B. Duke of SomerviUe. N. J., is overstocked, and is oEferinK for sale the following specimen stock at greatly reduced prices: KOSTER'S BLUE SPRUCE. 6 to 7 ft., 60c. per ft.; 7 to 10 ft., $1.00 per ft. GREEN SPRUCE. 8 to 8 ft., 40c. per ft.; 8 to 10 ft., 60o. per ft. DOUGLAS SPRUCE. 6 to 7 ft., 30o. per ft.; 7 to 9 ft., 40o. per ft.; 9 to 10 ft. 50c. per ft. HORSE CHESTNUTS, white. 2M in. to 4K In- eel., from $176 to $360 per 100. HORSE CHJESTNUTS, red. 3H in. to 4H in. cal., from $36 to $60 per 10 ( ten ) MAPLES, SUver. 3H in- to 6 in. cal.; from $170 to $400 per 100. MAPLES, Norway. 2}^ in. to 4^ in. tal., from $180 to $315 per 100. EUROPEAN LUniENS. 2H in. to 4 in. cal., $180 to $270 per 100. LILACS. Unnamed varieties, 6 ft. to 8 ft., $76 per 100. JAPANESE MAPLES. 3 It. to 7 ft., $3 to $7 each. DUKE'S FARM SOMERVILLE, N. J. Pot Them Up Roses Established Bring in Steady Money Not until Christmas time do we start the tree plow. Have them come by express and go direct into the pota. Own- Root-Roses so handled give wonderful results and every year you will want m strictly American as the Hickories, or Caryas, to give tlieni their scientific name. In one species or another they are found from Canada to tl'.e extreme South. O.' the extreme Southern species, Carya olivseformis, tTi? well known Pecan Nut is the representative one; the.i, progressing northward, some of the following may b- found to the Canadian line: Amara, aquatica, alba, sul- cata, tomentosa, glabra and microcarpa. The Pecan, C. olivaeformis, leads all in the commercial value of its nuts, but being, one might say, a strictly Southern tree — although found in Indiana and Illinois as well we believe — is not of sufficient hardiness to bear nuts of any value farther north than Delaware. It is hardy in Eastern Pennsylvania, but, as a profitable nut tree there it has little to recommend it. Amara is the Bitternut, and is well named, its nuts being of no use whatever for eating. Aquatica is another of like char- acter, being also very bitter. It is found further soutli than aquatica and to the writer always seemed to have nuts but little different from amara; in fact the differ- ence seems no greater than might occur between speci- mens of the same species of any genus of tree, grown in different States. Alba is the well known Shellbark, noted for the commercial value of its nuts; even where the tree does not grow. These are in great demand, the sweet kernels being used extensively in manufacturing candy and other confections, so that collectors of the nuts sell them by the hundreds of bushels. So far as »e have observed, this is the only Hickory the bark of which flakes off, accounting for one of its common names, Shagbark. Sulcata is noted for its extremely large nuts, the largest of all. Of several common names, Western Shellbark appears the most used. Its kernels, though good to eat, are so small, and the shells so thicl; and large, that although the nuts are found in Western markets, few persons think them worth cracking, unless to while away time. Tomentosa, known as White Hic- kory to many has a roundish, four-angled nut. Its meat is good, but again it is thought not worth the time it takes to get it from tiie shells. Microcarpa has a smaller nut than tomentosa. Glabra is synonymous with porcina, tlie Pignut ; the nut used for its meat. Pi-actically one and all of the Hickories have valu- able timljcr, their fame in this respect being world-wide. Tlie large, fine green foliage of the Hickories is v/^l\ known. All are handsome and highly ornamental trees. W'liy Ihey are not oftener planted is largely because of the difficulty of successfully transplanting them, due to their lack of roots. This root deficiency may be partly overcome by sowing the nuts on sandy or gravelly soil, which will produce roots on any tree. In this way, in- stead of having one long root, as Hickory seedlings usu- ally have, one might expect several small ones, a condi- ' tion which will ensure the lives of many seedlings. American Gladiolus Society Tlie variety Peosperitt is offered for registration by .\rtlmr Cowee, Berlin, N. Y. If no objections are filed «itli the committee requiring the withdrawal of the name, the registrfition will become complete Jan. 30, 1917. The following is a description: "The plant is tall, most striking, and attractive. Its massive proportions, Itroad, heavy foliage of a rich green, erect and vigorous habit of growth, give evidence of a strong constitution. Flowers are large. Color is a bright rose shading to madder-lake, except the last segment, which has a chamois-yellow base. Anthers violet, styles white. Un- surpassed as a keeper." A. C. Beal, Chairman. The Horticultural Society of New York An exhibition of this society will be held on January 13 and 14, at the American Museum of Natural History. Tlie monthly shows have usually been held for the after- noon only, but it has been decided to try the experiment of holding them for two days. This one will be open on Saturday afternoon and also on Sunday afternoon. There are classes open to all, and others restricted to non- commercial growers. Prizes are offered for cut flowers of orchids. Carnations, Sweet Peas, Schizanthus, Bud- dleia asiatica and Antirrhinums. Premiums are also offered for Primula and Begonia plants. Special prizes may also be awarded by the exhibition committee for unusual exhibits, and such exhibits are requested. There will be a lecture at i o'clock on Saturday afternoon, the 13th, on "Darwin and Other Tulips," by John Scheepers. This will be illustrated with colored lantern slides. Schedules are now ready for distribution, and may be liad by addressing the secretary, George V. Nash, New York Botanical Garden, Bronx Park, New York City. George V. Nash, Sec'y. The editor would be glad if secretaries of societies, associations or clubs would send him early intimation of the forthcoming meetings of their organizations. Mrs. Chas. A. Maynard Secretary Ladies' S. A. F. and O. H. January 6, 191T. The Florists' Exchange 27 San Francisco, Cal. No cumplaiuts have Ueeu rt'j;istoitnl by the local trade ic.niiriJiug Christmaa busiuess, quantities of stock Iiaviug beeu disposed of at comparatively liigli prices. More potted plau-s of some varieties could have been used and some of the downtown establishments ran short of Violets, but the returns as a whole were very satisfactory. One handicap was the scarcity of Azaleas. I'oinsettias, both cut and potted, were in good supply, the cut stock coming mostly from Southern California and the. best pot plants being locally grown. Cyclamen were a big factor, as well as I'rimulas and Begonias. Heather plants were more prominent tiiau in former years, and they sold read- ily. Wherever mixed baskets were of- fered they had a good sale, aud potted Hyacinths met with considerable popu- larity. l\oses were in excellent condi- tion, the demand being about eiiual to the supply, with prices ranging a little higher than a year ago. A gratifying feature is that busiuess has held up well between Christmas and New Year. Carnalions are in fair sup- ply, but they clear well aud prices are no easier. Chrysanthemums have practi- cally disappeared after a long season. There are a few pompons still and a few Chinese bush 'Mums, but they will not last much longer. Lots of Freesias are offered and they are welcomed, not only for their own sake, but as a partial sub- stitute for Valley, which was greatly missed at Christmas time. Orchids sold out completely during the Christmas rush and none have arrived since to speak of. Daffodils and N'arci.ssi are plentiful and some small lots of Forget- menots, Mignonette, etc., work in nicely. The shipping trade is greatly interfered with on account of trains being blocked by snow. General Notes During the holiday rush, Pelicano, Rossi & Co. maintained a branch store on I'ost St. This gave them three times their usual floor space, l>ut even so, they were forced to replenish their stocks. Mr. liossi says it was by far the best Christmas business they ever enjoyed. The MacRorie-McLaren Co. took in the adjoining store on Powell St. and the capacity of the store was then taxed to the utmost. Having their own nur- series proved a great convenience, and deliveries were facilitated by the use of a new automobile. The Art Floral Co. made extensive preparations for Christmas and had a close clean-up of stock, according to P. V. Matraia, one of the proprietors. They took an extra store on Mason st. The Misses Hannon, who moved to a new location last Summer, hardly knew what to expect for Christmas, bui it was evident they did not over-calculate as their store was cleaned out. At B. M. Joseph's shop on Grant ave., Manager F. J. Bertrand says they cleaned up nicely, and that customers began to place orders for New Year's the next day. Erie James has been bringing in a nice lot of Heather and it is one of the most popular items in the market this week. The E. W. McLellan Co. has a fine cut of Roses and everything cleans up well. J. A. Axell says the shipping de- mand is fine for this season. The pies- ent cut of Russell is the finest ever grown by the company and Sunburst is especially fine. "Tbis company has a heavy ciit of Freesias and is shipping a great many to Southern California. Domoto Bros, expect to have a fair cut of Valley in about two weeks. The Bellevue florists. Misses Cohn and Rothschild, were kept very busy duiing the holiday period, as they were ca.led upon to decorate the tables in the hotel for various functions besides an iicive store trade. 0. Kooyman, wholesale florist and bulb importer, recently moved from 27 St. Anne st. to greatly improved quarters at 421 Bush St., where he has about six times the floor space of the old place and much better display facilities. Since moving he has increased his stock of flo- rists' supplies and finds that the new location has had a tendency to stimulate business generall.v. - A. O. Stein on Sutter St., near Polk, reports the best Christmas business he ever had. He sold out all his special Christmas stock early and re-ordered all be could get. He says the demand was all for high grade stock. He had a num- ber of fine dinner decorations for Christ- nins and had n good ninny more for New Year eve. including the main ballroom and dining room of the Palace Hotel, lie ordered all the New Year stock he could get. especially Heather. There is on exhibit at his place now a Heather pl.'int ten years old. which slnnds about Oft. high and is a mass of blooms. It came from F. Gonzales. Chas. StappiMihecl- i>f the .\nirrican Florists' Shop on Polk st.. near Sutter, had a fine cut of Roses for Christmas and did a great business, his cut of Richmond Roses being especially fine. J. A. Carbone of Berkeley is bringing in some Cyiirinediunis. wlticb are nbnut the only orohids on the market at pres- ent. At Lundberg's on Polk st. a fine Christmas business Is reported, the new location being a greater advantage than was anticipated. Mr. Lundberg says pot stock is extremely scarce for New Year, as everything was forced for Christmas and little new stock has come in since. N. F. Baldocchi of Podesfa & Bal- doccbi. says their Christmas business showed a nice increase over 1915. They bought up all the Azaleas they could get. This was Avansino Bros.' first Christ- mas in business hv themselves, and they are very well satisfied with the outcome. They say money was spent liberally and that extra fine stock cleared before the lower priced offerings. C. W. Ward, proprietor of the Cot- tage Oarden Nurseries in Eureka, Cal., t'ris been in San Francisco for two or throe weeks. It is understood he is pieparin? to go extensively into the bulb growing industry in Humboldt County. Snippets The Bureau of Soils of the department last year mapped in detail the various ■•.■ils of 24,749.440 acres in 75 areas in 32 For correcting soil acidity. 1 ton 'of burned lime is practically equal to 1% tons of slaked lime or 2 tons of ground limestone, in case all three forms are of equal grade of purity. In 1904 the actual casb road and bridge expenditure in the United States averaged slightly less than $28 per mile of rural mails. In 1915 the cash road and bridge ex- enditure had increased to an average . f !i;in9 per mile of road. War shrines have become a feature of all parts of London and of other of the English as well as Scottish cities. These are kept decorated with flowers, and a demand has thus been created for the cheaper flowers, particularly by the poor people. At some of the English Chrysanthe- mum shows held in November, the trade growers exhibited without any induce- ment in the way of prizes, and not only that, but all the stock they exhibited was sold at the close of the show for war charities. In the European countries there is a demand for light machinery. Tree lifting nachines are being sought, particularly the kinds used in France by such firms as Barbier & Co. of Orleans. We gather that these machines are of two types, one for lifting trees for sale, which is fitted with a rubber-lined clamp for gripping the "tem of the tree, while the other snatches the tree out of the ground without regard to bruising the stem. The latter is, of coarse, for use only in cases where the trees have stood until they_ are of no value for transplanting, and it is simply a question of clearing the land in the cheapest and most expeditious manner. "The "Rural New Yorker" of Dec. .10 had an account of the work of Judson N. Knapp. who is described as "the father of bridge-grafting." Our erstwhile correspondent, T. A. Weston, who has been for some time in the army, managed to get leave from his military duties to attend the Carnation show held in London recently, of which he is secretary. He deserves the grati- tude of the members for the way he has worked, and is still working, and a full share of the credit belongs to Mrs. Weston, without whose help he would hardly be able to grapple with all the work involved. There have been numerous complaints lately of unsatisfactory express service, involving delays and losses in shipments of stock. One suggestion offered for a remedy is that the S. A. F. take up the matter. The T. J. Grey Co.. Inc., Boston, is to move into its new store shortly. See Boston Newsletter. '^^^^^^m\ ,i<.'. -* ■ Interior of one of the houses of Chas. Epple, North Pelham, N. Y., showing the numerous boxes of Paperwhite and Golden Spur Narcissi General Trade Notes Keyport. N. J. — Julius Kalma has bought out the florist business on the estate of E. H. Conover and is in pos- session. Hackettstown, N. J. — Herrick the Florist, has leased the store room in the new Flock Buildiug during the holiday season. DONOKA, Pa. — C. Warren Kiudler, who has been conducting a flower store in the new Spragg Building for the past two years, has disposed of his business to H. M. Grilfith, manager of the Crall store in Monesseu. Mr. Griffith will take charge of his new store on the 10th of Jan. Riverside, N. J. — Business in this old manufacturing town was never better. The prosperity of the big establishment is shared by all kinds of business. James Kenny reports a large increase during the past year. He has some wonderfully tine Tomatoes which have been grown on plants placed almost by accident along a border. They will bring good prices as they ripen. This is a hint to other flower growers. J. H. G. Mansfielo, O. — Fire, which originated in the boiler room of the greenhouses of Christ. Bmmenschenkel on Nov. 25 re- sulted in damage estimated at $0000, a small portion of which is covered by in- surance. Much damage was done to the stock not injured by fire by the cold weather. It was estimated that every- thing within the buildings was made practically worthless. Over 10,000ft. of glass in the top and sides of the green- houses was destroyed. North Lexington, Mass. — ^The first State experimental station for market gardeners will open here next Spring, and will be located off Reed st. Much interest is being manifested in It by mar- ket gardeners of greater Boston, for they feel that the station can render them much help. The station will be con- ducted under the direction of the Massa- chusetts Agricultural College and the Boston Market Gardeners' Association. It is planned to erect four or five green- houses when money is appropriated by the State. to the managing of the growing at both greenhouses, which have nearly .50,000ft. of glass. Business Troubles Bbookltn, N. Y. — Louis Bacos, a flor- ist of 448 Fulton st., filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy on Dec. 29 with liabilities amounting to $1723 and assets $200. In War Time A fine of £4971 was imposed in the Edinburgh Court of Session on Nov. 30, on Johannes J. Van Weel of Edinburgh, for exporting 2300 bags of Onions from Hull to Rotterdam without having taken "all reasonable steps" to prevent them reaching the enemy. — Horticultural Trade Journal. A Dainty Little Annual A dainty little annual is found in Diascia barbara from South Africa — an old flower reintroduced by Burpee & Co. This will please the most fastidious flower lover, flowering as it does from early Summer until frost. Incorporations Columbia City, /nd. — The Wagoner Floral Co. of this city, an established firm of about 20 years, and the Columbia City Gardens, better known to many as the North Side Greenhouses, have con- solidated and are at the present time in the process of incorporation in the amount of $25,000, Albert J. Wagoner having been elected to the office of presi- dent and Donald R. Livengood having ben elected secretary and treasurer. The new firm is styled "The Columbia City Floral Co.." and will conduct the business of wholesale growers and shippers of cut flowers and plants as well as supply its retail trade. The company has estab- lished a downtown store from which place all business of the firm will be done. Mr. Livengood being in charge while Mr. Wagoner's efforts will be devoted entirely Aristolochia Sipho In former years the Dutchman's Pipe, as Aristolochia Sipho is called, was oftener seen in gardens than it is today. This may come about from its scarcity in many nurseries. It cannot be for lack of merit, as it still ranks as one of the most useful vines for arbors or like struc- tures where shade is a chief object. The very large leaves and peculiar flowers are its chief merits. These flowers have the appearance of old-fashioned pipes, most peculiar among flowers. They come singly, and in color are of a dull brown. Though a climber, the growth is stout, not nearly so vine-like as that of some other varieties, tomentosa, for instance, which is another native species, but not to be compared with Sipho for the pur- poses already described. Although Sipho is widely distributed in a wild state, being found from Pennsyl- vania to far South, the writer does not think collectors offer plants of it ; and only- until quite recent years have seeds been obtainable. Fresh seeds, sown in Spring, give seedlings of a foot or more in length by Autumn. This Aristolochia is still seen here and there on arbors. The writer has before referred to a beautiful combination of it in conjunction with Ampelopsis virginica. When Autumn comes the scarlet foliage of the latter blends charmingly with the green leaves of the Aristolochia. the foli- age of the latter changing but little from its normal green. In addition to its propagation from seeds there is that of layering to con- sider ; probably cuttings too. 28 The Florists' Exchange Directory of Reliable Retail Houses Florists In good standing throughout the country can arall themselves of the advertisers* offers In this Department and accept, without hesitation, ordera trom their local customers, traasmlt them to an advertiser In these columns, and thus avail themsefves of the opportunities for extentlon of trade wb'cfa are open to all. Let your customers know you 611 orders by tele- graph to any part of the country. When the design U placed in the advertiser's card It Indicates < membership in the Florists* Telegraph Delivery. Albany, n. y. Not how Cheap But how Good I should like to write a little essay on " The Sweet Perfume of Courteous Service ** but actions speak louder than words- Flowers are my hobby and my business- If you have orders (or delivery in N. E., BOSTON, MASS. "Penn, the Telearraph Hlorlst" Member of Floruta' Telegraph Delirerj ABaodadoD 134 TRBMOrST STRBBT i^ ALBANY, N. Y. 106 State Street Cut flowers or floral designs delivered to any part of Albany and vicinity on tele- graphic order. Personal attention given and satisfaction guaranteed. Brooklyn, N.Y. ALBANY /^iomill [iflarisf H.r. Send your orders for the CAPITAL DISTRICT, wMoh includes all of Eastern New York State, to William Gloeekner We guarantee absolute satisfaction. ALBANY, N. Y. 2S Steuben Street The best flowers and prompt service to out-of-town orders. Fulton St, and Greene Ave. Phone, Prospect 6800-6801-6803 Branch Store 339-347 GREENE AVENUE Phone, Prospect 3008 Deliveries anywhere in Brooklyn, New York, New Jersey and Long Island. Trade orders cared for from all parts of the country and delivered at theatre, hotel, steamer or residence. S. A. ANDERSON 440 MAIN ST., BUFFALO, N. Y. Anderson service means fresh, sturdy stock and prompt deliveries In BUFFALO, NIAGARA FALLS, LOCKPORT and WESTERN NEW YORK. 'A CLEVELAND, OHIO 5523 Euclid Avenue KNOBLE BROS. 1836 W. 25th Street CLEVELAND, OHIO CLEVELAND, OHIO Ernest Ashley FLORIST Store, 1012 Hamilton St- Bo h Tdephonei Allentown,Pa. Can fill your Telegraph Order. Greenlioiuu, Betblcbem Pike J^!^^^~^ y^ Amsterdam, N.^. (^ yj^/*>4^^/; LEADINGi FLORIST .,-^iJEi**^ ^ Schenectady, N. Y. ^^^^ I7CT Ifi-T? -SON •■- - 735 Euclid Avenue gim^' COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO Telegraphic orders will be carefully and promptly filled. Peraonal attention given. Usual discount allowed. ORDERS FOR AUBURN, NEW YORK 140-150 SOUTH DIVISION STREET Burlington, Vt. Orders I or Ver- mont and North- ern N. Y. filled to your entire eatii- fac- ^ tion. vtrytbii; ii nowers We deliver to all points in Central New York. Wells and Cornell Colleges. Colorado Springs vrcmiT^ promptly and carefully exeouted by The Pikes Pealc Ploral Co. 104 North Tejon Street DALLAS, TEXAS \m FLOML AND NURSERY CO. FINE FLOWERS— PROMPT SERVICE D A.YTOIV OHIO 4alte.%Jl0riat.3«. ^^5: CHARLOTTE, N. C. /'' FLORISTS <^^ Charlotte and Vicinity 112 South/|,^^l Main St. ^^"'"^i Caitone BOSTON Massachusetts, 342 Boylston Street CHATTANOOGA, TENN. Office, 807 Market St, Ttie Leading Florist 100,000 feet of glass Z!J>' DENVER, COLO. iPark Jlorai Co. LtZTtT "^'" Western Nebraska 1643 Broadway and Wyoming points teaohed by express- Orders promptly filled. Usual discounts, BOSTON MaSSANUSETTt 143 Tremont St. Flowers CHICAGO, ILL. tD? ,(>• The centrally located Florist Shop. Yours for reciprocity. BRIDGEPORT, CONN JOHN RECK & SON, 522 So. Michigan Ave. Congress Hotel Courtesies Extended to all Florists CHICAGO, ILL. 25 E. Madison St. AlBOCT POCHELON,- DETROIT, MICH. If we fill your order, our repu- tation is your guar- antee of eflBcienoy< Telegraph Ua. «,. » DES MOINES f jj, . .\ IN THE CENTER OF IOWA ^ i^'""^ ; J.S. WILSON FLORAL CO. 985 MAIN STREET We cover \ fl poiptB in Iowa. BROOKLINE, MASS. ^'\^„^^^^S^"^^ LARGEST FLORIST IN THIS DISTRICT Fp Tl 1 , 220 Wasliington St. -j^^js^ . E. Palmer, Inc. »rs r^^f • ^^ BROOKLYN, N. Y. «'^^«««^'' James Weir, ?nc 324 Fulton Street, Our only store ^MJTH ^HE FLORIST *-'■''■*■* ■*■»■*/ EAST ORANGE, N. J. We deliver by sutomobilei in East. West and South Oranga, ali« Glen Ridge, Montelair, Bloomfleld. Newark and New York. Leahy's — Telegraph Florist <^> of Elizabeth, N. J. <^> WefWe the belt oi (emcc 1169 E. J«r»ey Str— t CINCINNATI, OHIO E. G. Hill Floral Co. 532-34 RACE STREET Also Motor Delivery to Newport, Covington and Dayton, Ky. THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY EUCLID AVENUE An acceptable present to your employees. A f^oK£^l* |«|*|^C \ twelve months' subscription to THE 1-#C1I\'^1 L^l i/3« 1 FLORISTS' EXCHANGE. FLOWERS - TLANTS Potter Floral Co. EL PASO. TEXAS <^ TWorth Texas TREE January 6, 1917. The Florists' Exchange 29 '^^^rr n £3' ^ The \\ oo /T XL. XJ T1Z71 Plants in Steam-heated Apartments — "Thank You" When Acknowledging Remittances Up-to-date^Flowers Considered as a Means to an End Round Table Keeping Lists of Customers =^ By G. D. GRAIN, JR. (T is poor busi- performance. plant out of , ^WIN'G to the superlieatetl, moistureless atnios- Ol phere of the modern steam-heated apartment, I plants have a hard time of it, and those which Isurvive must be exceptionally tough. In fact, __^ so many com})Iaints are received by florists on account of the inability of plants to stand the dryness of an apartment-house Winter that some members of tlie trade have posted signs announcing tliat they will not exchange goods of this kind. Their exjterience lias been that making such an exchange, on the time-honored theory that "the customer is always right," ness, because it involves a continuous Conditions which put one perfectly healthy business will do the same thing to an- other, so that if such complaints were honored, the florist would find himself "up against" the proposition of supply- ing one plant after another, all destined to meet the same fate. It looks as if a real service to- the customer as well as a protection to the florist himself would be rendered in ex- plaining conditions to purchasers of plants, and making clear that plants must have fresh air and moisture if they are to grow. The same conditions apply of course to human beings, for if surround- ings were made favorable to the de- velopment of plants, they would also be the most suitable for human habitation. Fortunately, however, people are able to get out of their apartments into the open air from time to time, and thus escapt- the fate of the heat-shriveled plant, for whose demise the florist is blamed in- stead of the too fervid atmospheric con- ditions. It would be a good idea to give every customer a little talk on the care of plants at the time sales are made, while florists who have the facilities might well send out, with their statements anil other correspondence, as an advertising device, a folder containing suggestions along this line. " Thank You " When Acknowledging Remittances When the clothier or the grocer or somebody else to whom you have sent a check in payment of your bill responds with a receipt bearing, in addition, the words "thank you," don't you feel all the better for having taken care of the charge? In other words, don't you like to have the people to whom you pay out your good money show some kind of appreciation for your patronage and payments? It would be strange if you did not, and as a matter of fact most people feel the same way about it. Which means that it wouldn't be a bad idea to express similar appreciation of remittances when you receive them from your customers. The ordinary receipt, which gives due acknowledgment, and is quite sufficient for business purposes, can kecj) a mailing-list which is up-to-date. This is par- ticularly true in llie large cities, where the moving bug seems to ha\e bitten nuist people, and where changes are made so ra])idly that it is extremely ditticult to keep up with them. The florist or other retailer never knows whether his mailing list is up-to-date, for third- class mail matter is not returned to the sender if unde- livered, and consequently circulars and other printed matter sent out to prospects are lost if the address has been changed. A North Side flurist in Chicago has recently adopted a plan which is helping him to get in touch with n:'w ciistoiocr.s, and is likewise enabling him to keep his list Basket of Sunburst Roses exhibited at the Chicago Floral Art and Novelty Exhibition, Nov. 12, 1916, arranged for the Chicago Florists' Club, and presented to Miss Violette Selfridge of London, England, when visiting friends in Chicago. be consider- ably improved upon from the personal standpoint sim- ply by writing a couple of words on it. And, by the way, writing, instead of rubber-stamping the expression of thanks, is likely to make a better impression, because it evidences spontaneous rather than automatic, cut-and- dried appreciation. A good many florists are canny enough to state on their bills that no receipts will be sent unless they are requested, thus saving the return postage which would be expended otherwise. In the event, however, that the customer asks that the bill be receipted and returned, the acknowledgment can be made as suggested and the "ties that bind" strengthened to that extent. Keeping Your Lists of Customers Up-to-date Attention is naturally attracted to the big downtown store, which is in a conspicuous location, advertises in the metropolitan newspapers, and is obviously "on the map'* in large letters. However, the work of building up a business in a suburban store is just as interesting and offers equal opportunities, besides requiring much less capital. One of the most difficult things to do is to get and corrected up to date, so that he won't waste printing, stationery and postage on people who are no longer legitimate prospects. The plan is available for general use, although it may not always be so easily applied as in this case. He is receiving from a concern organized to supply the information the names and addresses of all those for whom new connections have been made by the pub- lic service companies. This includes telephone, water, light and gas service, and that is comprehensive enough to get everybody worth having on the list. The informa- tion is checked up for duplications in addresses, which indicate removals. There are a great many people who move to the North Side from the South Side, and so on, and have no established connections, as far as florists are concerned. The chances are that they are not familiar with those who can fill their wants in the floral line, and when a florist shows that he is live enough to solicit their busi- ness Ijefore they call on him, they are pretty certain to respond. In some cities the city authorities require moving and transfer companies to list removals that the latter help to make, and this information is often published by the daily papers. Watching this list would enable the flo- rist not only to keep his mailing-list correct, but it might also be of value in many cases where delinquent customers were changing their addres.ses without pay- ing their bills. At present there is no way of getting this information from the post office, even though flrst- class mail is forwarded to the ntw address without question. Thus, although the firm which has lost direct track of a customer who owes an account can continue to dun him through the mails, it is unable to get after him iiersonally, due to this peculiarity of the postal regulations, which many merchants think should be changed. However, getting back to the original subject, the suburban florist ought to use as many of these methods as seem practicable for the purpose of getting hold of new names and keeping his list accurate and complete. Flowers Considered as a Means to an End Tliose who love flowers for their own sake, as most florists do, are slow to learn that the average person regards them chiefly as a means to an end. Thus the hostess buys flowers in order that her table may look attractive to her dinner guests; the beauty wears them to enhance her own appearance; they are sent to express sentiments of devotion, and in general are used principally as an adornment or an embellishment, rather than for the enjoyment of their fragrance and beauty apart from other considerations. This may not be an ideal condition, but, once accepted as a fact, it changes the attitude of the florist towards his business. He sees that he must present flowers in their various relationships with people, and not as something de- tached, to be purchased without regard to their place in the human scheme of things. A recent flower show in Chicago re- ceived considerable newspaper attention because it emphasized this feature. In- stead of showing simply flowers, those in charge of the exhibit displayed flowers as they should be worn for various social affairs, suggested new ideas in house and tabic decorations with flowers as the motif, and generally made a show that those of the most practical turn of mind, as well as flower lovers, could enjoy and get something useful out of. Shows of this kind are certain to draw bigger crowds than the ordinary kind, and if the idea of exhibiting flowers in this way is properly exploited, those who put on exhibitions which have for their object the educating of the public in the various uses to which flowers may be eS'ectively put, will find that they will have no trouble in getting a banner attendance. The Delivery Car as an Advertisement "I have reached the point where I recognize a florist's motor delivery outfit without looking for the name," remarked one woman to another not long ago. "How?" was asked. "They are invariably the handsomest busi- i^ess equipages to be seen anywhere," she said: "their color, body design and general appearance are far above the ordinary vehicle of this kind," This remark suggests in a striking way the advertis- ing value of a handsome motor delivery equipment. The florist who is using motor delivery ought to give con- siderable attention to the design of the body, realizing that it can be made to attract attention of the most valuable kind. The truck, as it whirls through the streets, will be a constant reminder to those who see it of the florist whom it represents, and thus wiU assist in the development of business. In an even more impor- tant way it will be of value, because its attractive de- sign will add to the prestige of the store; and in the flower business as elsewhere prestige is an asset of the greatest importance. Most florists, as indicated by the conclusion of the woman previously quoted, know that their delivery 30 The Florists' Exchange Directory of Reliable Retail Houses HENRY SMITH, THE FLORIST GRAND RAPIDS, MICH MICHIGAN BUSINESS SOLICITED HARTFORD, CONN. c. .„ f 741 Main Street Stores: 1 3^ Asylum Street Greenhouses: Benton Street equipment is an item too valuable in its possibilities to he slighted, and when they buy they give attention to the kind of body they are going to have mounted on the cha-ssis. Even the humble Ford can be equipped with a body handsome enough to reflect credit on the store, and tiie florist should not be content with a car which is just like that of the corner grocer. QEORGE a. McCLUNIE JtomdC HARTFORD. CONN. 165 MAIN STREET, SOUTH FLOWERS i i I i i I i ! 1 1 1 Telephone: Charter 4812 NEW YORK Floral Co. HARTFORD, CONN. 639 MAIN STREET Prompt and efficient service r ndered at all points in Connecticut wmmmtmrnmrmmimmimmmmmm Spear & McManus, FioHsts 242 ASYLUM STREET HARTFORD, CONN. ANDREW W.WELCH GEORGE F-LANE SO ASYLUM STREET MILLS We reach all Florida and South Georgia points T/ie Florist, he. 36 West Forsyth Street Jacksonville, Fla. F. T. D. Slickers The Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association has issued a pad of stickers bearing the illustration of its display card recently reproduced in The Exchange, and transmitting the reminder to the recipient that orders for flowers by telegraph are given preferential attention by members of the F. T. D. These pads of stickers are, of course, only distribute.! among members of the F. T. D., and the following sug- gestion is printed on the top of the sticker pad cover: "Place one of these stickers on every out-of-town order for your own interest as well as to give pub- licity to the F. T. D. service." The idea is an enterprising one, and in keeping with the progressive spirit which has always been identifie:! with this young but aggressive association. We cannot too often- emphasize the advisability of our retail friends joining the F. T. D., if they are not already members, for we believe that the first ones in each city becoming identified with this association will reap the largest harvest from its advertising and ener- getic publicity work on behalf of the retail florists of the country. Jacksonville, Florida Telegraph orders for Florida promptly and carefully executed. Usual discount. Tomlinson-Key Floral Co. KALAMAZOO, MICH. and Vicinity G. Van Bochove & Bro. Satisfaction Guaranteed KENTUCKY (fW ' ' "T,'i2^Z°u^.i,l. '^ \Moa Modem M TEffi riDWIfi SlOP \ Floral and Art ^^.S&Mm'^a $32 Fourth Ave\ The F. Walker Co. 312 W. Ciiestnut Street LOUISVILLE, KY. LYNCHBURG, VA, Auto and Express Service to All Points in Virginia MISS McCARRON <^^ EDLEFSEN-LEIDIGER CO. Milwaukee, Wis. 419 Milwaukee St. 349 Third St. \'Eri^'j^ A MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. VY ill TtCCl H. B. WHITTED. 1 fm Floral Co. OPERATING THREE STORES ^.. ^ci^miim ^Jh^ <^^^ Montclair, N. J. r.i. D 4S9 KANSAS CITY, MO. Samuel Murray <^^ i/iosemont Sardens ^loriai 1017 GRAND AVENUE MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA W. B. PATERSON, Proprietor Correspondence Solicited Hartford Connecticut ±loWer.s Kansas City, MO. "W^ Nashville, Tennessee 200,000 Feet of Glass Highland Park Greenhouses reiephonea HIGHLAND PARK, ILLINOIS 75 and ob ' Deliveries in any of the North Shore towns of Chicago, as far as Milwaukee ~^ ORDERS FOR TEXAS HOLSTON, TEXAS <^^ INDIANAPOLIS, IND, 241 Massachusetts Ave prompt and efficient Bervice rendered points in Illinoia, Oh.o and Indiana. Bertermann's flowers excel J LEXINGTON, KY. ^ Ao Hei EAST SIXTH STREET )ca^/Li>v^ ^ NEWARK, N. J. 946 Broad Street -■ ^ and to all ateamship docks in Fresh Flowers and Best Service Hoboken, N. J. and New York LEXINGTON, KY. MicfSLER Bro^o Co, Will take care of all orders for Central Kentucky PHILIPS BROS., 938 Broad Street NEWARK, N.J. We do the most eztensire Floral and Steamer Work in the State 883 Broad St. NEWARK, N. 1. Best of Service Choicest of Flowers We deliver anywhere in New Jersey and to iteamers at Hoboken and New York Louisville, Ky. MASONIC TEMPLE ^ AUGUST R. BAUMER January 6, 1917. The Florists' Exchange 31 Directory of Reliable Retail Houses NEW ORLEANS, LA. ''fio 121 ovist ^""""' Street jgCaO* TEXAS. LOUISIANA AND MISSISSIPPI TEXAS. LOUISIANA AND MISSISSIPPI ORDERS TASEV GARB OP IN HEART OF NEW YORK CITY ^2 Fifth Avenue 358 ) MADISON 359 I SQUARE Oir MoHo: THE GOLDEN RULE 'PhoDae We Guarantee Satisfaction FLORIST NEW YORK 413 Madison Avenue ai 48th Street , Phones | {jH } Columbus ESTABLISHED IMi NEW YORK Established 1874 DARDS N E. Comer 44th St, and Madison Ave. Hashiaovnwmspoilda it^iD all the iari^e cities or Europe ^„^^^-^-^^ and theBntisn Coiouies Cable orders forwarded by private ^^cAiG^ code Telearaph and Cable Address. DARPSFLOR ^Vj^'^ Ji^j?C^4^ Inc. Naut V««»lr 581 Ftlth D_.i__ 1 Park Street new lOrK Avenue DOSlOU 799 BoyUton Street Deliveries to Steamers and all Eastern Points KOTTMILLER, Florist 426 Madison Avenue and 49th Street, NEW YORK Also Vanderbllt Hotel Telephone, Murray HID 783 Highest Award at the International Flower Show, April 11th, 1916 Grand Central Palaoe Out«f -town Orders SoUoited. Location Central. Penonal Attention, o^Mc\ NEW YORK 611 Fifth Avenue Reference or Cash must accompany all orders from unknovn correapondeDts GET ACQUAINTED NEW YORK Cin IffgffiT 1062 MAX>ISON AVENUE 'Phone, Lenox 3352 Flowers Delivered Promptly in Greater New York City and Neighboring States GEO. E. M. STUMPP 'tZT NEW YORK -^ F.E.-Best Advertising Medium Bunching Violets The flowers are picked early in the morning and placed in water in a cool room to freshen up the blooms and strengthen the stems. This aids materially in bunching. The foliage is usually picked in the late afternoon and kept in water over night. After the flowers have freshened, they are bunched, placing 50 or 100 in a bunch — 50 is the more common number. Bunching Violets is an art. They should not be bunched too loosely; neither should they be too compact. Each flower should show its individuality and a given num- ber of blooms should exhibit the maximum sized bunch. 2139-2141 Broadway NEW YORK CITY Standing wreath of Lilies, Hyacinths and Carnations By F. C. Fitzgerald, Rutland, Vt. The artistic arrangement of foliage is of great im- portance. Galax leaves are sometimes used to finish the hunches, but these are less pleasing than the na- tural foliage. Leaves from single Violets are larger and better for finishing than are those from the double varieties. Frequently a grower who has mostly double varieties will grow a few singles for their foliage. ORDERS FOR NEW YORK OR PHONE TO •■ MAX SCHLINC WIRE OR PHONE TO 22 West 59th Street, adjoining Plaza Hotel European Orders Executed Best Florists in the States as References '*If we say it, we will do It" A. WARENDORFF ARTISTIC WORKER IN FLOWERS PRICES REASONABLK 1193 Bioadway. NEW YORK CITY MY ONLY nORE ACCOUNTS INVITED 42 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone Madison Square 2065-2066 We give special attention to steamer and theatre orders. Prompt delivery and best stock in. the market. We will fill your orders for BLICKS, Norfolk. Va. NORFOLK, VA, <^> Grandy The Florist ALSO del?#eIed TO Fortress Monroe, Va. BUTLER S; ULLMAN ^> Successors U W FIFI PI SMITH COLLEGE to »^« »» • * IL^LiLy FLORISTS NORTHAMPTON, MASS. Omaha, Neb. HESS & SWOBODA FLORISTS 1415 Farnum Street Phones— ISOl and LI581 Edward Sceery PATERSON and PASSAIC, N. J. /Mriiaitall [Jflorist PHILADELPHIA, PA. The BcUevue-Stratlor* and Diamond & 22d Sts, Do you want flowers in Philadelphia? We furnish the best, artistically arranged \;>m£/^(^ PHILADELPHIA: 1800 Chestnut St ^I|np, Hill. <^^ Pittsburgh, Pa 710 East Diamond Street North Side OUR ONLY STORE WE 8EHVE YOD BETTER PTOEB OPEN DAY AND NIGHT P ROVIDENCE, R. I. AND ▼• J. JOHNSTON A OO. NEW ENGLAND POINTS I T I WEYBOSSET ST.. PROVIDENCE Providence, RHODE ISLAND Johnston Brothers LEADING FLORISTS ^<^55i^ 38 Dorrance Street "^J^ RoBnoke, Va, FalloHf Florist Rochester Floral Co. ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Giee ut your order for Southern Mirmetota J/\ 1^ fiff t ROCHESTER, N. Y. /^*J,'f\£Jl^ljC^i^ 25 Clinton Ave., North r ^^mJ^ Ti '" Flowers deUvered promptly in Rochester and surrounding country. Com- plete line always ready. 32 The Florists' Exchange Directory of Reliable Retail Houses Salter Bros. %T'' FLORISTS 38 Main St., Wesd ROCHESTER, N. Y. 0T/ ^^//^^ 88 VI la Street, Easi /V\^*^CMi^^ Western N. Y. p!& SPRINGFIELD, MASS. L. D. ROBINSON, Florist and Decorator 182 MAIN STREET Orders delivered promptly to WESTFIELD, HOLYOKE, CHICOPEE and SPRINGFIELD SUBURBS c^ Syracuse, N. Y. (PoriBlJ ONONDAGA HOTEL ^--^ (^.£.DJ9y^ CO, Wm wiU carefuUy execute orders for Syracuse and vicinity. R. ABBOTT Both Telephones pnvh J'loral Company FLORISTS TRENTON, N. J. Greenhouses: Buchanan. lAfayetteandSchillerAves., Broad St. Park ^/ri^l^Ctt" ^^ ^^*^'^^ ' ^''^.^^^^^T' Burdett Ave. & Hoosick St Both Phones, 3850 TROY, N. Y. Prompt delivery and careful attent'on to out-of-town orders All orders filled from the greenho-ises SWEET PEAS FOR PROFIT The Best Known Trade Paper to the Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen of America $1.50 POSTPAID FROM THIS OFFICE We can have a combination like this even in the first weelc in January A Plain Basket This utilizes a low, handle basket of Japanese design, broad and shallow, apparently roughly and crudely made of split-wood splints finished in coppery bronze varnish stain. This basket is both pleasing and ar- tistic by reason of its very plainness. Fill this with Sphagnum Moss, firmly packed; cover the surface of this Moss with hardy ferns or other delicate green; stem a few well developed pink Roses, a sufficient quan- tity of cut pink Spir^a and lavender Iris. Arrange these flowers as shown in the illustration. New Yorker. Lily of the Valley In the past we have been so used to obtaining our main supplies from Germany, that the cultivation of the Lily of the Valley (Maiblumen, i. e.. May Flowers), is not so generally understood in this country as it should be. I do not pretend to be an expert, but have seen it growing in quantity in Germany, and the following are, generally speaking, the conditions: A lot of bluff has been placed around the cultivation of Lily of the Valley, such as that, for instance, inces- sant parrot-cry that it can only be grown around Berlin. I have seen it doing finely in Hamburg, notably in the nursery of Herr Neubert (the recollection of whom is one more reminder of the sadness of the present strife). Lily of the Valley prefers a sandy moist loam. In natural conditions when growing wild, it appears to like a semi-shady position, and this idea seems to be the generally accepted one, yet I have seen it doing well without any shade whatever, and incidentally one might remember the Violet is also a plant which likes partial shade, yet succeeds quite well in the open unshaded. Just as most things may be raised from seed, so may this plant, but the method adopted in the large com- mercial nurseries is to allow the beds to remain for three years, when the roots, or "pips" are lifted and sorted into three sizes. The largest make the best for early forcing or retarding, whereas the smallest are planted up again in rows into well dug and manured soil, the rows being placed Din. to 12in. apart. The tips should iust be appearing above the soil, not below it. All the attention they require is the Dutch hoe, to keep down the weeds, and in poor soils a light mulch of manure the second year after planting. I know of several men in this country who do not even take this trouble, be- yond keeping down the weeds. — C. Sparrow (in the Horticultural Advertiser). THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE gives best value to the Retailer. BRANTBROS.liic,UTICA.N.Y. 100,000 sq. ft. of glass devoted to growing Cut Flowers. WASHINGTON, D. C. Gude Bros. Co. Florists <^^ 1214 F. STREET. N. W. W. J. EVENDEN'S SONS WILLIAMSPORT, PA. FLOWERS OF QUALITY 30,000 square feet of modern glass WILLIAMSPORT, PA. WILLIAMSPORT FLORAL CO. THE LEADING FLORISTS cMrs. Louisa P. Fcywler S^ATIONAL FLORIST WILMINGTON, N. C. H. F. A. Lange WORCESTER, MASS. Deliveri>-8 to all points in New England <3;^Jfet> 125.000 Square feet of Glass ^'q^JJJP' Worcester Mass. 13 Pleasant Street <^^ An acceptable present to your employees. A twelve months' subscription to ThE Florists' Exchange. January 6, 1917. The Florists' Exchange 33 DI/vA^:n,.»»» III A- WASHBURN & SONS DlOOnUnglOn, lll. Members Florists' Teletrapb DellTer; rl...l...>.»n U; V. CHARLESTON CUT FLOWER & tnarleston, W. Va. plant co. 40.000 h of gias. Membeni F. T. D. We reach all Southeni and Wentern Weal Va. ri...U.»<.~ U7 Vo WINTER FLORAL CO. We give the l.>narIeStOn, W. va. best of service (NallFlonst 4 F.TD.I i) a.m n. ..»».. r» MATTHEWS, The Florists LrayiOn, \J. n and 18 W. 3d St. Est. in 1SS3. Greenhousea and Nureeries in Riverdale Floral Day at Ithaca Poef 5f I nitic III ^"SS 1" DOUSSARD. St. Louis and cast 01. l^OUlo^ 111. surrounding territory. We oaade the Key to East St. Louis. PlmSra N Y RAWSON. The Florist dinuray ll. 1 • Deliveries to Ithaca. Binghanipton, Corning and other points Hornell, Franklin, Pa. BELL FLORAL CO. All Northwestern Pa. Ton^xio 1M V W. & T. CASS. Florists Ucncva, 1^. 1 1 Telegraph orders promptly filled inWesternN.Y Iron Mountain, Mich. ESKIL'S GREENHOUSES For your " Cloverland " orders. Innlln Mm TROUTMAN'S FLOWERS JOpun, iVlO. Orders given prompt and careful attention for S. W. Mo., N. W. Ark.. S. K. Kansas and N E. Okla.. from " The town that .lank built." (Est. 1893.) Prompt, efficient servic* . I anraclor Pa " ''• ^ARR & CO. L,anCaSier, ra. National Florlst. Memphis, Tenn. Send all Memphis orders to The Flower Shop, 69 Madison Avenue Mobile, Ala. THE MINGE FLORAL CO. National Florist Mt, Vernon, N. Y. ARTHUR DUMMETT, Inc., (F.T.D.) Orders promptly filled for Westchester Co. NI»... II«J(n>J M«>:.. Ill C. LOVERIDGE. Orders filled promptly for reona, III. central niinois. Member F. T. D. PL:UJ.>I..I.:. D» M. J. CALLAHAN, 3924 Market St. rniiaaeipnia ra. orders for west Philadelphia carefully and promptly executed with good flowers and good taste. DL:I..J«l..l.U P« THE FORREST FLOWER SHOP rniiaaeipiua, ra. y. Mai Nltzschke) 131 So. Board St. Orders for Phila. and surroundings will be artistically filled. Rann MatfaJa RENO FLORIST, 38 West Second St. ncUO, llcValla. Prompt and careful attention to orders from out-of-town florists. Richmond, Ind. FRED H. LEMON & CO., Florists and Decorators Send us your orders. Terre Haute, Ind. HEINL'S Members F. D. A. The New York Federation of Horticultural Societies and Floral Clubs will hold a meeting at Ithaca, N. Y., Feb. li, IfllT, in connection with the annual Fnrmer.s' \\'eelv program. The jirograni for the day is ;rs follows: C i p_ A. S. BESANCAN & CO. OCianiUn, Id. Adams Avenue and Spruce Street Flowers delivered to all nearby towns ^rantnn Pa CLARK, Florist, Estab. 3S years. 7 Railroads. iJCralllOn, ra. Reach all points. Wires received any hour. Cnittlt RonJ In<1 BEYER FLORAL CO. OOUIII oena, inu. Daily deliveries to Notre Dame University and St Mary's Academy Cai.iI. PonJ InJ WILLIAMS & CO., Florists i30Uin oena, ina. 135 s. Michigan St. For Northern Ind. and Southern Mich. Members F. T. D. C..>:n«(:<.IJ f\ VAN METER FLOWER SHOP. OpringlieiU, U. spring & auh streets. Best flowers for every occasion. 10 Yonkers, N. Y. York, Pa. CHAS. A. SCHAEFER. National Florist Prompt and efficient service. Youngstown, 0. The Zanesville, 0. THE I.MLAY CO. (F. T. D.) S. E. Ohio. 50.000 sq. ft. glass a.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 'Kose.s in Greenhouses, and Their Hreeding," Prof. E. ,\. White. "Orchids and Orchid Hreeding." I'rof. Oavid I.umsden. Informal Lunehetni. •'(■arden Roses and Their CuMure,'" Prof. A. C. Heal. "Diseases of Hoses," Dr. I.. M. Massey. Hvisiness Meeting. The Department of Landscape .\rt has arranged f(n' a 'ecture at 11 a.m., hy Henry Hicks of Westlmry, L. 1., on ".Making Home Grounds .\ttractive." In connection with the above program there will be an e\hil)ition of students' work in table decorations, plant baskets, l)ouqnets and other cut flower arrangement in the Floricidtural Building on Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. li and 15. There will also be an cxbibitiin of Ro.ses, Carnations, Violets, Sweet Peas and other flo- rist crops which will be shown by various specialists in cut flower production in the Eastern States. Other lectures in floriculture will be given on other days of the week by the staff of the Department of Floriculture. E. A. White, Sec'y. Bulletin of the California Dahlia Society F'^ollowing the lead of the American Dahlia Society, the C. D. S., which originated back in the Summer, has is- sued a Bulletin No. 1, Dec, 1916. It is chiefly the work of Maj. N. F. Vanderbilt, the secretary, and we find it very interesting, particularly the account of the en- thusiasm of the local growers and their aims and reso- lutions". The notes on California raised seedling Dahlias and on varieties generally will also be found of much interest by many readers of The Exchange. We con- gratulate the young society on its enterprise. "The Garden Year Book" We do not remember having seen so attractive a pub- lication of its kind for some time, as this year book by Nellie Burget Miller. It is a dainty book. On the quaint cover, a prim maid is seen buiiy in an old-fashioned /garden. Each week of each month of the year has a page devoted to it on which are printed cultural sug- gestions, planting tables or quotations alxiut gardens or gardening. The aim has evidently been to find reading matter that is both worth while and unhackneyed, and the whole effect is fresh and artistic. The text is printed in black, on light gray paper, with decorations in green. The book opens lengthwise and is tied with white silk ribbon and tassel. An exceptionally appropriate gift book. Published by P. F. VoUand & Co., New York; price, 50 cents. Copies may be had from the A. T. De La Mare Printing and Publishing Co., Ltd., 438 W. 37th St., New York. WscfAoIrl W I CHARLES DOERRER & SON, (F. T. D.) TfCSUieiU, 11. J. Deliveries to Plainfield, Cranford, Rahway and Elizabeth Q/:/.l.:»o Vo.. CHAS. p. MUELLER Yours for service. T¥ ICniia, IVan. Largest in Kansas. ' American Forestry Conference Delegates representing every State, as well as Canada, will meet at Washington, D. C, on Jan. 18 and 19, at the International Forestry Confer- ence to consider methods of checking the spread of the White Pine blister disease which threatens to destroy White Pine valued at .$365,000,000. In addition to foresters and experts along this line, many lumber associations will send delegates to the conference, plans for which are being made by P. S. Ridsdale, the secretary of the American Forestry Association. . National. F. T. D.. Rotary. R. T. BRODERICK, Phone: 4681 * Prompt delivery and orders filled satisfactorily H. H. CADE only store in the rity havinflr Kreenhouses CULTURAL DIRECTIONS For the benefit of Seedsmen and all who retail Seeds, Bulbs, Trees, Shrubs, Fruits, etc., we have had written by experts over fifty single page leaflets covering tht raising and care of these various subjects. Hand them out freely to your customers and save time and corre- spondence. Sample on application. A. T. De La Mahi Pto. & PtfB. Co., Ltd., P. O. Box 100, Times Squar* Station, New York. PASSENGER STEAMSHIP SAILINGS Sailings of foreign owned steamships may be canceled without notice From New York Sailing D&j Honr Jan. 6- " 6-12.00 m- 6-12.00 m. 6- 2.00 pm. 6- 3.00 pm. Piar 35 Atlantic Basin 5th St.. Hoboken Pier 62. N. R. 30th St.. Bkyn. W. 15th St. OestiutioD San Juan P R New Amsterdam . St. Louis Kristianiafjord. . . Rotterdam Liverpool Bergen 6- 7.30 am. Roberts Stores 9-12.00 m.iW. 23d St. ** 10- ;29th St.. Bkyn. " 10- 1.00 pm ; Pier 11, Bkyn. '• 11- iPier42. N. R. " 11-12.00 m. W.lQth St. " 13-- iPier42. N. R. " 13-12.00 m.W. 23d St. " 13- 3.00 pm. W. 15tb St. " 13- 5.00 pm. W. 14th St. " 20-12.00 m. 5th St.. Hoboken " 20- : Roberts Stores Kroonland Crofton Hall Philadelphia Liverpool So. Am. Porta San Juan, P. R. Colont Colon t St Paul Liverpool Bordeaux Laconia Ryndam Liverpool Rotte«lam So. Am. Ports Ffnlan'i Rr-rir(.!,:.fiord ll.-Um "lav + Cristobal '■ 23-12.00 m. •• 27- 2.00 pm. '■ 31- 2.00pm. 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FRUITS AND VEGETABLES UNDER GLASS —William Turner, Size 7H x lOK in ; 256 pages and cover; 65 splendid half-tone illustra- tions: handsomely bound in cloth. A complete text-book on the subject, and the only practical one in the 6eld Up-to-date in every particular. Sample pages on application. Reduced to $3.50, postpaid. GARDENERS AND FLORISTS' ANNUAL FOR al916. — Handy reference work and guide to th ctivities, events and interesting features, dis-e cusaions and developments of the year. Its Business Section, its Cultural Calendar for the florist and the nurseryman, its Rules and Recipes, and its section of helpful, suggestive, timely and valuable Rpecial articles, combine to make this easily the most distinctive publication issued on behalf of gardeners generally and the trade in all its branches. 50c. HEATHER, THE: IN LORE, LYRIC AND LAY. — Alexander Wallace. $1.-60. Sample pages on application. LANDSCAPE GARDENING. PRACTICAL.— Robt. B. Cridland. A work containing practical and detailed information on subjects pertaining to the general landscape development of resi- dential properties. Contains 91 Photographs (moat of them full page size). 67 Sketches and 29 Plans. 19 of which are Planting Plans with Keys. Price. $1.50; by mail. $1.65. MARKET GARDENING, SUCCESS IN.— Herbert Rawson. $1.20. Review notice on application. PLANT CULTURE.— George W OUver, Propa- gator for the Bureau of Plant Industry, Dept. of Agriculture. Washingtun. D C. Size 5 x 7.'2 in.; 312 pages; heavily illustrated A working handbook of everyday practice for the florist and gardener. $1 50. Sample pages on application ROSE CULTURE. COMMERCIAL. — Ebe •■ Holmes. Size 7H i5 in.; 165 pages; heavily illustrated This book embraces the growing of Roses under glass and outdoors, and is written, primarily, for the guidance of the commercial grower with an establishment limited in scope and for those wishing to grow Roses with their general stock. $1 50 Sample pages on ap- plication. STANDARD CYCLOPEDIA OF HORTICUL- TURE.— L. H. Bailey. (Volumes 1 to 4 ready.) Not merely an ordinary revision or corrected edition of the old Cyclopedia, but a new work from start to finish. The fullest, newest and moat authoritative of all works of its kind. Six large quarto volumes; more than 3600 pa^es 24 full page exquisite color plates; 96 beautifu full page sepia half-tones; more than 4000 tex engraWngs. 500 collaborators. Approximately 4000 genera, 15.000 species and 40,000 plant names. Sis volumes complete, $36 00, payable per volume as published, with carriage paid to any point in the United States. Write for addi- tional terms and 16-page prospectus. 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A.T.DELAiyiAREPTG.&PUB.CO. 438 to 448 W. 37tli St., New York 34 The Florists' Exchange Reliable Supplies for both Wholesale and Retail Florists The Florists^ Supply House of America The holiday season has drawn heavily on your list of supplies. This is inventory time. Take stock — See what you are running short on — Be prepared— Don't wait until the last minute. ORDER NOW You need BASKETS, PLANT STANDS, CYCAS LEAVES, CREPE PAPER and CREPE FLOWERS, PICKS, WIRE, RIBBONS, CHIFFONS, WHEAT SHEAVES. WHAT YOU NEED WE HAVE. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., 1129 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pa. When ordering, please mention The Exchange FANCY FERNS Per 1000, $1.25 DAGGER FERNS Per 1000, 1.00 WILD SMILAX Per case, 5.50 GALAX, Bronze and Green. Per case, S.OO CYCAS LEAVES. Fresh cut. Per pair, 1.00 MEXICAN IVY Per 100, .45 MAHONIA SPRAYS Per 100, .75 LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS. . Per 100, .75 CUT BOXWOOD Per crate, 7.50 SHEET MOSS Per bag, 2 00 SPHAGNUM MOSS. ... Per bale, ' .50 LAUREL SPRAYS.Perdoz. bunches. 1 00 BIRCH BARK Per lb., .25 CORK BARK Per lb., .10 CEDAR BARK Per lb., .08 MAGNOLIA LEAVES, Superior Brand Brown Per carton, 1.25 Green Per carton, 1,35 LAUREL ROPING Per yard, .06 We carry the largest stock of Fresh Cut Decorative Evergreens of any house in America. Highest standard of quality and quick service. > Florists* Supplies The Kervan Company 119 West 28th Street NEW YORK Southern Wild Smilax 12.00 per case, $1 .25 per half case. Satisfaction guaranteed. Wire or Write J. L. CUMBIE MORRIS STATION, GEORGIA The Model Carnation and Tomato Supports; Galvan- ized Wire Rose Stakes and Tying Wire; Rubbish Burners, Sbrub Protectors, Tree Guards, Lawn and Flower Bed Guards. I Write for Complete Catalogue. linnP RPnCI 6I-73 Metropolitan ATenne, lUUC DIVUO., BROOKLYN. N. Y. •i ^ \ t_ CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. -< \ / t. McCray Refrigerators inr Flnricfc ^^cnd today for cal!iIog and lUI 1 lUlloia prices. Mention size wanted, what kind of cut flowers you intend to use in it and whether it is fgr display or storage purposes. McCRAY REFRIGERATOR CO. 789 Lake Street. KENDALLVILLE, IND. Agencies in alt Principal Cities, When ordering, please meatlop The Exchange Natural Green Sheet Moss $1.00 per bag. Leucothoe Sprays ^^oocT" Prompt service. Good stock. H. W. ARMES, Bryson City, N. C A Recent Subscriber to our CREDIT and INFORMATION LIST says: '*Thlnk it the^best tnonej we liave ever spent." For full particulars write National Florists' Board of Trade 56 Pine St., New York City. Whep orderlpg. please mentlop The Bxchapge Southern Wild Smilax S2.50 per case HOLLY, standard case. . .'. $2.25 DYED SHEET MOSS, 100 sq. ft per bag $3.50 NATURAL SHEET MOSS, 100 sq. ft per bag $1.75 LONG NEEDLE PINES, assorted sizes, 2 to 4 ft. per doz.$ 1.25 GREY MOSS, 25-pound bags per bag $2.50 E. A. BEAVEN, EVERGREEN, ALA. JOS.G.NEIDINGERCO.,riorJsts'Supplies 1309-11 North Second Street, PHILADELPHIA. PA. REED & KELLER 122 West 25th Street NEW YORK We Manufacture Our Own - - FLORISTS' SUPPLIES METALS, WIRE WORK and BASKET WORK CleTeland, 0. Good Supply — Excellent Trade The report all around is that a good business was done with a good cut .lud an ample supply on hand. The ex- press service was "rotten" as one of the florists put it. The dominant feature throughout all the reports was the failure of the express companies to deliver. There must be thousands of dollars worth of claims in Cleveland against the express companies. Two concerns stated that they each held claims of from $600 to ¥700. Besides these, everyone in the trade questioned had had some trouble on this_ score. There was also a bad cnngestion in the post office, shown by the fact that the trade papers were delivered several days late. Notes The Cleveland Cut lower Co. re- ported that everything cleaned up nicely. At the Florist Exchange everything went off well ; supply good and a brisk business. The Cleveland Plant and Flower Co. fiiiund business very satisfactory. The Gasser Co. stated that trade was excellent in the wholesale department, in- dications being that there would he about 2o per cent, increase over last year's figures. Mr. Brothers of the retail de- X)artmeut reported that he was greatly pleased with results. Mr. Barber of the Jones & Russell Co. said : "We did well. Everything cleaned up. We had to buy stock Monday morn- ing. The Akron and Toungstown stores went beyond our expectations. It was a very satisfactory Christmas, with the ex- ception of the express service. We have two or three damage claims against the express companies." Clarence Meyers, speaking for the Smith & Fetters Co., was enthusiastic. "Wonderful business ! Everything was so systematized that deliveries went out like clockwork, consequently we had few com- plaints and everything cleaned up." H. P. Knoble of Knoble Bros., com- mented as follows : "Business was very good indeed ! We cleaned up everything. I want to compliment Mrs. Wilson on her publicity work. It was excellent. About the only things we had left were some big plant baskets, and those we used up with funeral orders." The F. A. Friedley Co. stated that stock had been sold out weeks before and that from 10 per cent, to 50 per cent, more had been realized on some items than last year. A. C. Fox said that business had been first class. T. J. Kegg & Co. reported that busi- ness on the whole had been excellent. Some of their express shipments didn't got in until Christmas afternoon and they refused them. The Timothy Smith Co. stated that they couldn't have handled any more business if they had had it. "But the express service ! Why, they were still delivering on Wednesday, the 27th, ship- ments intended for Christmas delivery." S. N. Pentieost reported everything cleaned up except Begonias. He seemed to think the latter were losing their grip. January (J, 1917. The Florists' Exchange 35 Reliable Supplies for both Wholesale and Retail Florists Wax Flowers and Designs ( 8 inches 75c. each Wreaths I 10 inches $1.00 each 1 12 inches $1.25 each Crosses Z5c. lo $1.00 each Wax Roses. White, pink, yellow Medium $2.00 per 100 Lar^e $3.00 per 100 Wax Carnations. Pink, white $2.00 per 100 Wax Orchids. Pink . $3.00 per 100 WREATH BOXES Per 100 16x16x7.. ..$9.00 18x18x8.. .11.50 20x20x9.. .14.00 22 X 22 X 9 . . .16.50 BOUQUET BOXES MANILA Per 100 19x9x8 $8.65 MIST GRAY 19x9x8 11.00 MANILA BOXES 18x5x3^ 21x5x3}/^ 24 X 5 X 33^ 28x5x3>^ 21x8x5 5.30 30x5x31^... 5.70 24x8x5 6.00 Per 100 .$2.90 . 3.40 . 4.20 . 5.30 28 X 8x5. 30 X 8x5.. 36 X 8x5.. 30x12x6.. 36x14x6.. 36x12x6. . 6.60 . 7.90 . 9.80 .11.50 13.80 .13.60 Priatlng SO cents per 1000 or any fraction thereof. Mist Gray Boxes 18x5x3^. .$3.30 21x5x3^. . 4.25 24x5x3^^. . 4.65 28x5x31^. . 5.75 21x8x5... . 5.75 30x5x31^. . 6.25 24 X 8x5.. . 7.15 28 X 8x5.. . 8.70 30 X 8x5.. .10.60 36 X 8x5.. .11.70 30 X 12 X 6 . . .14.20 36x12x6.. .15.20 Printing 50 cents per 1000 or any fraction thereof. Assortments of Baskets, $5 to $10 We carry a full line of Pot Covers, Plant, Tumbler, Princess and Vase Baskets CYCAS LEAVES COMPARE OUR PRICES WITH OTHERS Size Per 100 8 to 12 $1.65 12 to 16 2.25 16 to 20 3.00 20 to 24 3.25 24 to 28 3.75 size Per 100 28 to 32 $5.00 32 to 36 5.50 36 to 40 6.00 40 to 44 6.50 44 to 48 7.00 Leucothoe Sprays. $1.00 per 100 $7.50 per 1000 Dagger and Fancy Ferns. $1.50 per 1000 Galax (Bronze-Green) . $1.00 per 1000 $Z.50 per 10,000 Sphagnum Moss. ..$2.00 per bale p-ll I Green — violet 30c. per lb. ( Plain 15c. per lb. HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO., inc., Telephones Main, 2439-2616-2617-MI8 Fort Hill. 25290 WHOLESALE FLORISTS 2 WINTHROP SQUARE 32 OTIS STREET Boston, Mass. MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS OF FLORISTS' HARDY CUT EVERGREENS A* Unknown customers please £lve reference, or cash with order. W ben ordering, plftt"** uj«-mioD The JPichaog* Southern Wild Smilax $2.50 per case. HOLLY, standard case per case $2.25 FADELESS SHEET MOSS, 100 sq. ft per bag $3.50 NATURAL SHEET MOSS, 100 sq. ft per bag $1.75 SOUTHERN GREY MOSS, 25 pounds per bag $2.50 LONG NEEDLE PINES, assorted, 2 to 4 ft. . . per doz. $1.25 CALDWELL THE WOODSMAN CO., Evergreen, Ala. FANCY and DAGGER FERNS of the very best grades. Huckleberry Branches, Moue* and Wild Smilax. We solicit your patronage. Satisfaction guaranteed. GIBBONS, The Smilax Man. Red Level, Ala. RUSSIN & HANFLING O£5oe and Salearoom 134 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Telephone — Madison Square 3053 ManufactiirerB and Importera of Willow and Fancy Baskets for Florists Dealers In FLORISTS' SUPPLIES C9~0iir speeialtiefl — Wheat Sheaves and Baskets Wben ordering, please mentjop The Exehaa^ PREPARED PALMS Painted Palmetto Leaves Length 100 1000 g-12 in »1.85 $16.00 12-16 in 2.55 22.00 16-20-in 3.70 33.00 20-23-in 4.75 44.00 Cash with order. 5% discount. W. G. CLARE, FERNANDINA, FLA. When ordering, please mentloD The Exchange RIBBONS and CHIFFONS COHEN &HILLER, 874 Broadway NEW YORK THE EXCHANGE— Bet Advtrtiaiiltdin WESTERN STATES— Continued Kalamazoo, Mich. Judging from what I have seen and heard I am sure that a most satisfactory Christmas trade was done here. It may be that the wholesaler could have sold more stock if he had had it and that better weather would have increased the cut somewhat but nevertheless things went briskly and as anticipated the ulti- mate consumer kept up his eud to the finish. Am. Beauty Roses were not handled much this year, as the Russells are more satisfactory. These sold at $15 to $35 per 100 and other teas from $6 to $20, accorfling to color and variety. Carnations were $5 to $8; red $10 per 100. Valley sold for $6 to «7. Sweet Peas brought $2; Violets, $2; Lilies, $12.50 to $15 ; and Romans and Narcissi, $4 and $5. Pot plants were in lively demand at retail with Cyclamen well in the lead as to quantity and quality, and sold any- where from 50c. to $2.50 each, a good fair plant bringing $1. Primula obconica and Sinensis were in good supply from 50c. up. Poinsettias and Begonias being in the rear for the time being. Azaleas were not much in evidence. Roses sold retail : Russells, $2. .50 to $5 or $6 ; for specials, teks. $1.50 to $3.50. Carnations were $1 ; Violets 75c. per bunch ; Sweet Peas. 50c. ; Valley. $1 ; Lilies, 25c., and other bulb stock, 50c. to 75c. per doz. The weather was very cold, especially at night, zero being recorded several times and this, in connection with over- worked express companies made extra careful packing necessary. The quality of Holly and other greens was on the whole unsatisfactory. The total business done was perhaps some- what in excess of last year and no complaints have been heard on this score. A Happy New Tear to all ! S. B. FANCY FERNS AND DAGGER FERNS, $1.50 per DISCOUNTS ON LARGE ORDERS 1000 LAUREL FESTOONING, for Winter wed- dings; nothing better. Fresh stock supplied on short notice. Wire or phone your orders. We will do the rest. 5c. and 6c. per yard. LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS, very fine and large. •5.00 per 1000. GALAX, Bronze and Green, »1.00 per 1000, or S7.00 per case of 10.000 SPHAGNUM MOSS, $3.50 per large bale. BRANCH LAUREL, large bundles, 35o. GROUND PINE, 10c. per lb. Made into festooning, Sc. and 10c. per yd. LAUREL WREATHS. »2.50 to »3.00per doj. PINE WREATHS. S2.50 to $3.00 per dos. We also make special sizes when wanted Samples sent if d -sired SOUTHERN SMILAX, 60-lb. cases, $5.00. BOXWOOD. The finest that grows, $7.00 per &0-lb. case. Order in advance and have fresh stock. All Kinds of Ever^eens CROWL FERN CO. Telegraph Office. New Salem, Mass. MILLINGTON. MASS. When ordering, pleaae mention The Elxcbapge Al Best Quality Fine XMAS RED RUSCUS *I^b" ibT Elegant Bright Xmas Red, 60 yd. bolts of i FRIEZE or RED ROPING $75.00 per 100 rolls. BOXWOOD »' '" ^Z "" " I MICHICAN RED BERRIES $4.00 per case Prices of Bulbs submitted on request American Bulb Co. 172 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Whfn ordfrlng. plpaftp mention The EKcfaangg Michigan Cut Flower Exchange INCOPORATED Wholesale Gommissioo Florists Dealers in Fancy Ferns 264-66 Randolph St, Detroit, Mich. When orderlDg. plea-f-]mi«iiiniiiuiuiuiurt]iaiiniiiuiinHnnui[]jiiiiiiiniiniiiiiiiiiiiinuiuniiuu]iimmiinciiuiiirMirr[iiuiuiuw[iuiiuiiiw NEW YORK Wholesale Mcu-ket and News of the City •Miiriiiiinuciiiiiiiiuiutu ^iiiirt]iiuinmut]iiiuflumtiuiuuuiunDtiiinntiuiiiimiiiz3iiuuuai[iiaiiuiifnc3miiuiuntimuuiiiircimmiimri>: Review of the Market Jan. 2. — In the wholesale cut flower market on Saturday of last week, about an ordinary good Saturday's busi- ness was transacted, the fact that New Year's was only two days away appear- ing to affect sales very little. On Sun- day there was hardly any business. On Monday, New Year's Day, sales were ac- tive, but with no particular increase in prices. Today, Tuesday, business is fairly good. The supply of stock in gen- eral is not over large, but it appears to be sufficient for present needs. Am. Beauty Roses are in moderate supply, and are meeting with a smaller demand, as might be expected, than dur- ing the Holidays. Special grade blooms are selling today at from 25c. to 50c. each, the latter price being for choice selections, and other grades at corre- sponding prices. The supply of hybrid tea Roses is abundant, and they are meet- ing with a fair demand. Top grade blooms are selling at from 10c. to 30o. each, and bottom grade blooms at $2 to $5 per 100. There is a considerable supply of Car- nations, and they appear to be moving rather slowly at from .$1 to $6 per 100. The supply of Cattleya, Cypripedium and Dendrobium formosum orchids is suf- I ficient to meet all demands easily, the Cattleyas selling at from 25c. to 75c. I each, the Cypripediums at from $1.50 to $2 per doz.. and the Dendrobiums at from 2.5c. to 35c. each. There are plenty ' of Gardenias, top grade blooms realizing i $1.50 to $3 per doz. They are moving very slowly. There is an abundant sup- ply of both white and pink Lilies, the former selling at $10 and the latter at from $5 to $8 per 100. Lily of the , Valley is plentiful, and is moving only : fairly well at from $2 to $5 per 100. A greater variety of bulbous stock and more of each kind is now arriving. This . includes a scanty supply of Callas at ; about $2 per doz. for the best, a moder- ' ate supply of Fresias at 35c. to 50c. per bunch. Gladiolus from the South at 35c. to 75c. per doz., Paperwhite Narcis- ■' sus at 2.5c. to 35c. per bunch, Narcissus Snlpj] d'Or at 60c. to 75c. per bunch. and Trumpet Major Narcissus at GOc. to lite, per bunch, and Tulips at 25c. to 75c. per doz. In other flowers there is a moderate supply of Antirrhinum, plenty of Bou- vardia. which is moving very slowly, Calendulas, a few Daisies, Forgetmenots, Iris, Anemones, Mignonette in abundance, Pansies, Primulas, Stevia, Sweet Peas, Violets and Wallflowers, most of which are moving moderately well at quoted prices. The market is well stocked with the customary indoor grown greens, which are meeting with a fair demand. General Notes J. Meikeljohn, of the traveling force of W. A. Manda, South Orange, N. J., is just back from a Southern and Western trip, and after a short trip over Lung Island, will leave this city for an ex- tended trip up the Hudson River Valley. There was noted this week at Riedel & Meyer, 49 W. 28th st., some very fine Rubrum Lilies and, white Roman Hya- 'cinths from the growing establishment of W. H. Siebreoht of Astoria. L. I. Meyer Othile of the above establishment touk a bad fall on the ice on Wednesday of las-t week as he was coming out of his resi- dence to catch the trolley to his place of business. There was noted at W. P. Ford's, 107 W. 28th St., this week some of those very fine Winter-flowering Iris which he is handling regularly, some Hadley Roses of the highest quality, and bunches of Anemones. The latter are unusual in the wholesale cut flower district, and seem to be becoming popular with the retailers. Samuel Redstone, well known in this city, and formerly a representative of Hitchings & Co., is now in England. The new Claridge Flower Shop. 157 W. 44th St., New York City, which opened for business only a few weeks ago, reports very satisfactory Christmas and New Year's trade. The regular meeting of the New York Florists' Club will be held at the club's rooms, Grand Opera House building, corner of 23d st. and Eighth ave., on Monday evening, Jan. 8. \& not expected by us for doing our duty by our consignors and cufltomers A GOLD MEDAL We have 22 years' experience behind us: Fancy Grade Orchids, American Beauty, Prima Donna and all other Roses, Lilies, Carnations, Violets, Asparagus and Smilax All Other Seasonable Flowers GUTTMAN & RAYNOR, Inc. ^^^'r. F^iss^aoli ^72(^7 lOl West 28th St, New York Herman Weiss Wholesale Commission Florist 106 West 28th Street, New York TelaphoDM, PARRAODT 634 and 3080 it's All About Our Exceptionally fine stock; the big variety; the savings it offers shrewd florists — that we talk so confidently. Here are some specials that will talk for them- selves— BEAUTIES ROSES, all varieties CARNATIONS MIGNONETTE GOLDEN SPUR VALLEY VIOLETS SNAPDRAGON This fresh stock — in the pink of condition — will talk for YOU, Mr. Florist, so come in while the best is still here for your selection. Henry M. Robinson Co. Wholesale Florists 55-57 West 26tli Street Nau, Ynrif Tdapfaoiie.: 1) •«! 3180 Fammt lICfT 1 UIH Wben ordering, please mention Tlie Ezcbangi THE EXCHANGE— Alert andup-to-date 38 The Florists' Exchange Just A Word of Appreciation and thanks to our Consignors and Customers who made our holiday business a great success With Best Wishes for the New Year THE HENSHAW FLORAL CO., Inc. A. M. HENSHAW, President 127 West 28th St., New York 'Phones— 3310-3311-3312 Farragut Winter-Flo^vering Iris, Hadley Roses, Anemones, Sweet Peas WILUAM P. FORD, 107 West 28th St., New York WhoUttde Floritt Telephone Farragut S335 Roses, Gardenias, Orchids, Carnations And all other Seasonable Flowers Gonslgmnents Solicited The Walter R. Siebrecht Co. 114 West 28th Street NEW YORK CITY Telephones— 2110, 2111, 9526 Farragut When ordering, please mention The Eichange New York City — Continued George W. Crawbuck Co., 47 W. 28th St., has recently installed in its new quarters one of the largest and latest types of ice boxes in any of the whole- sale flower stores in this city. Joseph Vocke, manager of W. H. Sie- brecht, 55 W. 26th St., has recovered sufficiently from his recent attack of dry pleurisy so that he was seen at his place of business for a few hours one day last week. It is reported that Mr. Vocke will take a trip South. The Kervan Co;, 119 W. 28th St., is offering a new kind of foliage sprays, shipped to it under the name of "Salal." This company carries in its cold storage rooms, the most varied and largest in the United States of hardy greens, and such other florists' requisites, as are collected in the woods and swamps of this country. Between 50 and 100 of what may be called outdoor products are constantly kept by this company for sale, and a trip through its cold storage rooms is a more than usually interesting one to any per- son who uses its line of stock. Pitot and Macres, 144 Columbus ave., executed a decoration for a dinner of 60 £lates at the Nassau Hotel, Long Beach, I. I., for Christmas, and for New Year's Day a decoration of the entire hotel. TVESTERN NOTES (Continued from page 36.) Cincinnati, 0. Roses, including American Beauty, are in a supply that is sufficient for present needs. Carnations are fairly plentiful. Receipts in Easter Lilies and Callas easily take care of all immediate call for these lines. Paperwhite Narcissus and Stevia are in a fair supply. Lily of the Valley, orchids. Sweet Peas and Violets may be bad. AH meet with a fair mar- ket A few Poinsettias are offered. Other things include Snapdragon and rubrum Lilies. The regular meeting of the Cincinnati Florists' Society will be held on Monday, Jan. 8. P. J. Olinger'a new red Carnation seed- ling Radium gave him a good cut of blooms for Christmas. All were gobbled up by local buyers as fast as they came in. The E. G. Hill Floral Co. had an ex- cellent New Year's ^business that included the sale of many plants and baskets. The force was busy all of Sunday and Sun- day night in getting Monday's orders ready for early delivery. There were many pretty floral tokens of esteem on New Year's Day, when the County Sheriff, Prosecuting Attorney, and Coroner took their offices to which they had been elected or re-elected last Fall. Teddy. St. Paul, Minn. A Record Cliristinas Trade Christmas business this year with- out doubt will establish a record in more than the disposing of stock, with the mer- cury 25 deg. below zero, and not rising higher than 5 deg. below for 10 days. It was most agreeable to all concerned to find on the morning of Dec. 22, a rise in temperature to 10 above. Unfortun- ately all stock had been delivered to the ^itore.s, and shipments from Chicago, which had heen received in frozen condi- tion, could not be replaced in time for Christmas trade. All local growers were cleaned out early in the week and plant stock was at a premium in the stores. Plant stock of all sizes sold with ex- ceptional briskness. Holly and Christ- mas Greens arriving late handicapped the trade, and had to he hauled in heated trucks. News Holm & Olson made large ship- ments of potted plants, and had several large decorations, including that of the Radison Hotel at Minneapolis. These activities together with the cut flower shipping and local trade necessitated working under high pressure, both at greenhouses and store, and eight autos and vans were kept busy the entire Christmas week ; the greenhouses supplied quantities of well grown, potted plants in Poinsettias, Cyclamen, Begonias, Prim- roses, Azaleas. Crotons, foliage and ber- ried stock ; also, among other stock, a large supply of cut Poinsettias. Bouvar- dias, Tulips, Lilacs and Roman Hya- cinths. Some 400 fancy baskets were filled -with Poinsettias, Crotons, and other j^ea.sonable stock which met a ready sale. This firm also featured highly colored Crotons that retailed at $5 and $10 each, and sold readily. The firm hired an extra building for the week to facilitate their shipping and deliveries, mostly all their stock was moved when the mer- cury stood below zero, which necessi- tated heavy wrapping, involving more labor than usual. ROSES in all the leading varietiea. CARNATIONS of high quality. Longiflorutn and Rubrum LILIES throughout the year. LILY OF THE VALLEY. All Other Flowers in their Beaton. P. J. SMITH, Wholesale Florist Far7al^„?r?Sr3M» 131 W. 28th S., NEW YORK CI T Y J. K. ALLEN 118 WEST 28th STREET, NEW YORK Cut Flowers Phone*, FARRAGUT 167 sod 3068 ConaignnieDtB of good Btodk soLiott«d. Choice Camatlona, Roses, Orchids, Lilies, Bulbous Stock, and othw Seasonable. Flow«r» ESTABLISHED 1887 Pioneer Commission Dealer in J. J. COAN. WHOLESALE FLORIST 115 West 28th Street. NEW YORK Telei^Kmee: Faicatfut 5413-5891 Contidnmtntt Solicited GEO. J. POLYKRANAS Wholesale Commission Florist t Coosignments Solidted 104 West 28th Street f^J-^'m NEW YORK Max Kaiser reported that the Mer- riam Park Floral Co. did a good business and could not supply the demand. Cy- clamen were the main feature. A. W. Lemke was well satisfied with Christmas (business. He received some fine Cyclamen from the Hermus Bros. Co. F. Topel states that business was hrisk, but delivery conditions anything but pleasant. C. R. Eckhart reports business brisk but stock out of sight, especially in good grades for potted plants. Holm & Olson's Carnival Club is mak- ing elaborate preparations for the Winter carnival. W. E. T. Milwaukee, Wis. Brisk Holiday Trade Trade conditions have been excel- lent in this vicinity. Stock of all kinds was plentiful for Christmas, and dealers are getting good prices. Am. Beauty Roses and Carhations are considerably higher in price this season than last. Mistletoe was scarce hut nobody seemed to care much, according to Roy Currie of The Currie Bros. Co., as the qual- ity was inferior. This was due, it was stated, to the high prices Cotton is hringing causing growers to neglect the Christmas branch of the business to cul- tivate the more lucrative plant. That all flowers were considerably higher this year was comfirmed also by Mr. Currie, who stated that the shortage was noticeable and predicted that long before the New Year, girls would have to attend the season's festivities devoid of the ■customary floral adornments. What substitutes will be used cannot be learned, but it was intimated that when the sup- ply was gone the girls might attend par- ties wearing the old-fashioned Mistletoe bouquet as a corsage. Notes H. E. Koetler of the East Side Floral Co. said that ordinary, choice flowers sold for about $S per doz., but there were indications that prices might go to $25 before the holidays are over. Holton & Hunkel Co. reports business unusually good. From the appearance of the store the firm had a good supply of all varieties on hand and obtained good prices for stock. Mr. Hunkel received word that his automobile, stolen a few weeks ago, was in Chicago, but was not assured of the truth of the report. Gus. T. Rusch & Co. report an excel- lent business, as does C. C. Pollworth Co. Some varieties are scarce but flo- rists are huying what is to he had. M. H. Moore had one of the finest dis- plays of flowers seen in Milwaukee for a long time and reports an excellent busi- ness. Edlefsen-Leidiger Co. had plenty of work the ^Christmas week, supplying a number of social functions with flowers and enjoyed an exceptionally satisfactory business. Wm. C. Zimmerman reports trade good and a number of funerals. Mailander, the 3d st. florist, deserves a great deal of credit for the attractive dis- play of Christmas greens in his windows. Mr. Mailander reports an excellent Christmas business. The M. A. McKenney Co. had a beauti- ful window and were busy Christmas week with a number of social functions and weddings. Nohos & Co. report a brisk business in Christmas wreaths and Immortelles ; they also have had a number of funerals and wedding orders. Wm. Luibliner did a satisfactory holi- day business. He had an attractive win- dow. The Boston Store has opened a flower department which has heeu doing well. Max a. Fierstein. Plants for Identification. — Please name the two plants I am enclosing. — G. F. P., N. Y. — Lycopodium complanatum, and Epiphyllum truncatum, the Christmas Cactus. I^lcnen on Bark. — I am sending you, . under separate cover, sample of bark of an Oak tree' which looks to me as if it is diseased. If so, let me know the name of the disease and possible cure.^ —A. V. C. La. — This is purely a Lichen growth which is found very frequently on aged trees or large trees, sometimes on younger ones if they are growing in soil that is overwet or badly drained, or where there is much moisture in the at- mosphere. It betokens nothing very deleterious to the tree, being purely a superficial growth, the result of external atmospheric and also * soil conditions. We do not think you need worry over this. In the case of young fruit trees It can sometimes be scraped off by hand, although the job Is rather a laborious one. Lime washing the trees also tends to keep down such growth as this. January 6, 1917. The Florists' Exchange 39 a. H. BuEl Bonnet & Blake Wholesale Floristt 130 Liviniistoii St., BROOKLYN, N.Y. TelephoDee: Main 120S-4 OWT'-OF-TOWN ORDSR8 CARHFULLT ATTmNDKD TO Oi9e US a trial Cot Flower Exchange sixth Avenue and 26th Street COOGAN BUILDING. NEW YORK Op«D 0Tery Morninn at Six o'clock for the Sale of Cut Flowers Wall ipaoe for advertising porpoeee for Rent V. 8. DoRVAL, Jr.. Setretary BoNNOT Brothers Wholetale Floriitt 55-57 We«t 26th Street, NBW YORK CUT FLOWER EXCMANGE FLOOR COOGAN BUILDING Opan All Day Tel. Mad. Sg. 830 White & MuUin Wholescde Comnnission Dealers in Cut Flo'wers 162 Livingston St., BROOKLYN, N. Y. Phones, Main 364} and 3 WTien orderlnjg. pleaae meptloQ The Bichangp E«tabUsbed 1888 GUNTHER BROS. Wholesale CommlMloii Flmists 110 West 28th Street, New York Telephone, Farrsgut 551 CooslAnnieiita of Choice Flowen Solicited William H. Kuebler Whole»ai9 CommUeion Dealer in CUT FLOWERS 28 WiUon^hby St., BROOKLYN, N. Y. Telephone, Main 4591 Badgley & Bishop, Inc. Phone { }m } Mad. 8q. 34 West 2«th St., New York City RecelTera and Distributors of CHOICE cirr flowers L. B. NASON Wholesome Florist 116 West 28tb St., NEW YORK CITY Telephone, Madison Square 2315 CONSIGNIIBNTS SoUCITBl) Wholesale Florist 66 West 26tli Street, NEW YORK Telephone, Farragiit 3296 HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY THE HIGHEST \# A i | r- V ALWAYS GRADE OF VML.I_t.T ON HAND GARDENIAS, DAISIES, ROSES. CARNATIONS JAMES McMANUS. telephone 105 W. 28th St.. New York FARRAliUT 'iH Frank H. Traendly Charlea Schenck Telephone Madiaon Square 3860 Traendly & Schenck Wholesale Florists 486 Sixth Ave., bet. 26th and 27th Sta. New York City and Cut Flower Exchange ConBignmenta Solicited Phones: Farragut 797-798-796 WOODROW & MARKETOS WHOLESALE Plantsmen and Florists 37-39 West 28th SL, NEW YORK H. E. FROMENT, WHOLESALE FLORIST 148 WEST 28th STREET tel{|«?} farragut NEW YORK AMERICAN BEAUTIES, THE KILLARNEYS, HADLEYS, RICH- MOND, HOOSIER BEAUTIES, OPHELIA, SUNBURST, SHAW- YER, PRIMA DONNA, MOCK, STANLEY, and WARD ROSES VIOLETS, CARNATIONS AND ALL CUT FLOWERS IN SEASON Wholesale Prices of Cut Flo-wers New York, January 2, 1917 Prices quoted are by the hundred unless otherwise noted Asking and Taking Prices up to 2 p. m. Tuesday ROSES— A. Beauty, Special '* Fancy ■' Eitra No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 Kitlarney Killarney Brilliant Killarney Queen White Killarney My Maryland Richmond Ulrich Brunner Hadley Hooeier Beauty Key Lady Hillingdon CeoUe Brunner,Elgar,eto. bun. Brideamaid Bride Mme. PI. Euler CPrima Donna) Prince de Bulgarie Radiance Mre. George Shawyer Sunbtuvt. Mre. Aaron Ward Lady Alice Stanley Ophelia J. J. L. Mock Mia. Charles Russell Adlantum Cuneatum Hybridum and Croweanum. Antlrrblnum, per bunch Asparagus Plumosus. bunchea. Sprengeri, bunohee BouTardIa, per bunch Calendula, per bunch Callas. per dos Daisies Ferns, per 1000 Freeslas, per bunch Galax, green and bronsc.lOOO Leucothoe, per 1000. . . . aS.OO to 50.00 20.00 to 40.00 15.00 to 20.00 10.00 to 15.00 4.00 to 8.00 2.00 to 3.00 3.00 to 10.00 3.00 to 12.00 ... to 3.00 to 10.00 3.00 to 10.00 2.00 to 12.00 ... to 5.00 to 30.00 4.00 to 15.00 ... to 4.00 to 10 00 .28 to 1.00 ... to ... to 4.00 to 20.00 ... to 4.00 to 12.00 3.00 to 12.00 3,00 to 12.00 4.00 to 12.00 3.00 to 15.00 4.00 to 12.00 5.00 to 15.00 4.00 to 20.00 .25 to .60 .75 to 1.00 .35 to 2.00 .15 to .25 to .28 to .75 .25 to .75 1.50 to 2.00 1.00 to 3.00 1.00 to 1.50 .35 to .50 .75 to 1.00 4.00 to 7.50 to to CARNATIONS— Inferior grades, all colore. I White Standard Varieties Pink. Red Yellow and var. While Pink Red Yellow and var.. •Fancy (•HiKheBt Grades of Standard VarletleB) Novelties Asters Forftetmenots, per bunch Ctuysanthemuins, per dos.. . . " per bunch. Dahlias Gardenias, per dos Gladiolus, per doz Gladiolus, Baby, per dos Iris, per bunch. LUac, per bunch LUlea, Longiflorum Rubrum Lily of the Valley Mignonette, per dos Narcissus, P. W,, per bunch . . . Narcissus, Daffodils, per bunch. Pansles Peonies, per doa Polnaettlas, per doi Primula, per bunch Orchids, Cattleyaa Cypripediume. per dos Dendrobium formosum Onoidium Smilaz. per doz. strings Stevia, per bunch Stocks, Double, per bunch " Single, per bunch Sweet Peas, Ord., dos. bunches. " Spencers TuUps, per dos Violets, Double " Single, Princess of Wales " Single, Gov. Herrick Wallflowers, per bunch. . . . i.on to 2 00 2 00 to 4.00 2 00 to 4.00 2 00 to 4.00 2.00 to 4.00 4.00 to 6.00 4.00 to 6.00 4.00 to 6.00 4.00 to 6.00 6.00 to 8.00 to .. .25 to to to .60 to 3.00 .75 3.00 1.50 .75 to .35 to ... to . . . . to 1,00 to toin.oo 5.00 to 8.00 2.00 to 5.00 .25 to 2.00 .25 to .35 .60 to .75 .60 to 1.50 to to to 25.00 to 75.00 1.50 to 2.00 25.00 to 35.00 ... to .75 to 1.25 .16 to .25 ... to ... to ... to ... .75 to 1.25 .25 to .75 .50 to l.OQ 1.00 to 1.25 .40 to .50 .26 to .50 All the New and Standard Fine Grade and all Seasonable WALTER F. SHERIDAN, ROSES CARNATIONS CUT FLOWERS 133 WEST 28t«i ST., NEW YORK TEUPHONE. FARRAGUT SSIZ YfllUmKSSSUR-Wholesale Florist ^.Sl§5?°F^;™«ut 113 West 28th Street, NEW YORK 'Mums, Lilies, BouvEurdiE^ Ceimations, Calen- dulas atxid Flower Novelties George C. Siebrecht WholesaU Florist 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone, Farragut SOg-tOt The best source of supply in the city ORCHIDS, VALLEY, ROSES, VIOLETS AND CARNATIONS Persona Attention — Conaignnienta Solicited Satisfaotion Guaranteed Wbeo orderlns. pleaae mention Hie B. S. SLINN, JR. Wholesale Florist 55 and 57 West 26th Street, New York VB g\ ■ ETC CARNATION* M %J L EL I 9 ANDRossa Shipping orders receive prompt attention When ordering, pleaae mention "nie Bzchanss Louis M. Noe Louis A. Noe AMERICAN BEAUTIES. Wholesale Commission FioristM Telephone, Madiwon Square 756 I SPECIALTY Matthew Sampson, Jr., Manager 55-57 W. 26th St., NEW YORK WbeD ordering, please mention The Eichange Carnations, Roses, Pansies, Single Violet* D. C. ARNOLD & CO., hc^iflSu 112 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Telephone, Fairaftut 2287 When ordering, please mention The Exchange Goldstein & Futterman Wholesale Florists CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 102 West 2gth Street, New York City Telephone, Farraftut 9761 Wben ordering, pleaae mention Ttie B»eb>nf Growers' Cut Flower Co. Cut Flowers at Wholesale B. J. Van Reyper, Manager CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 129 West 28th Street NEW YORK Telephonea— Farragut 6237-3663 When ordering, please m>-Dtlon The Exchange William Stuart Allen Co. CommUtion Merchant* in Cut Flowers 53 West 28th Street NEW YORK Telephone — Madison Square 3fi6 Wbcn ordering, please mention TTie Bi
BiunmnirnimrnantiiDniniaii3iiiniiinui]uuiinnunmi and iiaunnifluiiii business Moving Well Jan. 2. — Business since Christmas has been good at the wholesale flower markets. There is not an overabundance ■of flowers, but sufficient to fill demands ; ■consequeutly prices have remained good. The demand for flowers for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day was not as heavy as was expected but there was a fair call and undoubtedly it will be larger next year, this being the first time New Year's Day was a h£)liday throughout this State. American Beauty Roses are fairly abundant, most of them coming from ■other States. Those grown in this sec- tion are only of medium grade. The de- mand for this variety is not as large as it was a week ago ; consequently prices Ihave sagged on specials to 50e. and 60c., ■while shorter grades sell correspondingly Vower. There is a good crop of hybrid muuuuniBoitironongKiniuimRimuiiaBa^ ■ tea Roses and a larger supply of bright red Roses than any of any other color. The latter come mostly from growers who did not time their out for Christmas. These Roses, of Christmas color, do not sell readily now. Hadley, Hoosier Beauty and Richmond are bringing frona 4c. to 16c. with sales for a few blooms at higher figures. Th-ere is a fair supply of Killarney and White Killarney which are selling well. Ophelia, Russell, Kil- larney Brilliant and Killarney Queen are in good demand at 4c. to 12c. Carnations are more abundant and selling satisfactorily, with prices much reduced from those of a week ago, rang- ing from 3c. to 4c., with occasional sales of fancy flowers at 5c. each. There is a nice supply of Cattleya or- chids with good demand, at $5 to $9 a dozen. Gardenias are increasing in supply and Patrick Welch ^^z Devonshire s.. Wholesale Florist BOSTON, MASS. Store open for buainess at 6 a. m. Telephone Main 3698 American Beauties, Orchids, Valleyi Carnations, Calendulas, Cornflowers, Enitllab Primroses, Yellow Daisies, Sweet Peas and Lillum Lonftlflorum. All the novelties in the Cut Flower Market furnished on short notice. Prices quoted on applicatioo. No rcrtail orders accepted. Flowers shipped out of Boston on early trains. Wben ordering, pleaae mention The Exchange B. A. SNYDER CO. St"' Hardy Cut Evergreens, Cat Flowers and Florists' Supplies 278 Devonshire Street, BOSTON, MASS. Telepbone, Fort HIU 1083-2S017>255S] Wben orderlDg, pleaao mentUm The BlTphange PITTSBURGH CUT FLOWER COMPANY WHOLESALE GROWERS 121 Seventh St, PITTSBURGH. PA. DAVID WELCH EDWARD J. WELCH WELCHS' WHOLESALE AND COMMISSION FLORISTS FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 280 and 282 Devonshire Street, BOSTON, MASS. All varieties of the leading kinds of seasonable flowers always in stock. Telephone, Fort Hill 2964, 2965 Wben ordering, please meptlon The Bsehange there is a fair call at $3 per dozen. Violets are in medium supply, with prices varying from 50c. to 75c. per 100. Double Violets are not grown much now for this market. Lilies are in good supply, with less demand this week, at Sc. to 10c. each. Lily of the Valley is in fair supply but the demand light, at $3 to $5 per 100. Paj)erwhite Narcissi are abundant, with a fair call at 2c. to 2i/4c. each. Sweet Peas are more plentiful but there is a pleasing demand for them at 50c. to $1.25 per 100. There is a satis- factory supply of Mignonette, which is selling well. Tellow Daisies are more plentiful and in good demand. Freesia flowers are coming nicely and selling well. There is a medium supply of Narcissus Golden Spur. Calendulas are fairly abundant. The supply of English Prim- roses is fair, with a brisk call. There is plenty of all kinds of green- ery including Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri, Adiantura is fairly plentiful. There are still enough flowering plants to fill the demand. Cyclamen, Begonias, Heaths and ferns are selling well. New Year's Business Satisfactory This is the first time that New Year's Day has been held as a holiday in Massachusetts. It comes too near Christmas to be noticeably valuable for the florists' trade. The business that might be expected from the hotels was not very large 'because of New Year's Eve coming on Sunday. Next year business may be larger. The wholesale flower markets and other wholesale establishments were open on New Year's morning and did a good business. Most of the retail stores were open for the forenoon and in most cases there was a pleasing amount of business. Club Meetings The first meeting of the Horticul- tural Club of Boston was held on Jan. 3 The honorary secretary, E. H. Wilson, who is leaving shortly for Japan and Korea and will be absent about a year, was present. The next meeting of the Gardeners' and Florists' Club, on Jan. 16, will be ladies* night. The new officers will be installed and an entertainment and collation, with dancing until midnight, will conclude the program. Business at Ponn's has been good dur- ing the week and a large business was done early on New Years Day. At HOLTON&HUNKELCO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Manufacturers of WIRE DESIGNS 462 MUwankee Street, MILWAUKEE, WIS. Phoae— Main 874 P, O. Boi— 103 Christmas over 2000 Azalea plants were sold. The Welch Bros. Co. on Devon- shirt St. did an excellent Christmas trade, far exceedingly their expectations. High grade flowers of American Beauty, Had- ley, Russell and Ophelia Roses were han- dled and shipped in large quantities. The New England i^'lorists' Supply Co. reports by far the largest business it has ever done and the demand for all kinds of greenery, roping, baskets and all other kinds of supplies extraordinarily large. Wm. A. Riggs of Auburndale is home from the hospital but has not yet fully recovered from the severe attack of rheu- matism from which he has been sufferingl He is marketing from his greenhouses fine Freesia and other bulbous flowers. I Max Cohen of Brighton reports a large Christmas business and says that he had two or three large house decorations in Back Bay, Boston. Wm. R. Nicholson of Framingham has a strain of Wallflower of which he is proud and is now cutting a fine crop. He is also cutting superb flowers of Alice Carnations and likes this variety greatly. Matchless is doing remarkably well this season ; so is Pink Delight. I saw a shipment this morning of Cat- -tleyas from Frank J. Dolansky. The flowers were extremely fine and were sold practically on sight. At Patrick Welchs' wholesale flower store they report a heavy demand from out of town florists for yel- low English Primroses and Calendulas. Good shipping orders from out of town florists have been received. MacAlpine Bros, of Exeter, N. H., are cutting an exceptioiially fine crop of Hoosier Beauty Roses, Crimson Queen, Ophelia and American Beauty. Henry M. Robinson & Co. were as busy as they could be on New Year's morning, taking care of large orders com- ing from distant points. Business during the past week has been good. Wm. Sim is again in the market with fine English Primroses. His Carnation flowers are as good as any sent to the city. Sweet Peas are coming on nicely and so are his Violets, * John Barr of Natick, one of our best and most successful Carnation growers, has an excellent crop of Carnations and is cutting largely of Matchless, Pink De- light, Ward, Good Cheer and Champion. The T. J. Grey Co., Inc., is to move into its new and commodious store at 16 South Market st. this week. The firm will occupy the entire building. The com- pany is indeed fortunate in securing so fine a location and building. The writer extends his heartiest wishes for a large and successful business in this new loca- tion. R. & J. Farquhar & Co. did a large pot plant trade at Christmas in well grown plants of Cyclamen, Begonias and Poinsettias. Fred Becker of Cambridge did a brish Christmas business at his place, which, located right in the center of Harvard College buildings, gives him an ideal spot for home trade. In his own greenhouses he grows large quantities of Cyclamen, Azaleas, Begonias, Poinsettias and other plants. He grows practically no cut flow- ers but is conveniently situated for ob- taining them from the Boston wholesale flower markets. R. C. January ti, 1917. The Florists' Exchange 41 ROOTED Carnation Cuttings PINK 100 1000 Nancy S7.00 S65.00 Alice Coombs 6.00 50.00 Miss Theo 5.00 40.00 Good Cheer 4.00 35.00 Pinli Delight 5.00 40.00 Enchantress Supreme 3.50 30.00 Alice 3.00 25.00 Chas. Siegwart 3.00 25.00 Gloriosa 4.00 35.00 Rosette 3.00 25.00 Enchantress 3.00 22.50 C. \V. Ward 3.00 22.50 C. E. .\kehurst 3.00 250 or more at the 1000 rate. WHITE Matchless White Enchantress White Wonder Perfection Alma Ward 100 1000 .$3.00 $25.00 . 3.00 25.00 . 3.00 25.00 . 3.00 26.00 . 3.00 25.00 Nebraska Belle Washburn. Herald Eureka Champion Beacon Victory Red Wing. RED 5.00 Less than 100 of one variet,v, add 50c. per If you expect to be in the marltet for CARNATION CUTTINGS, now is place your order. The early cuttings are always the best. Our growers are relii fully guarantee any stock we send oi!tt. 6.00 6.00 3.50 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 6,00 100. the time to jble and we 50.00 45.00 30.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 50.00 THE LEO NIESSEN CO "WHOLESALE FLORISTS N .W. Cor. lZ^-i:'&RaceSts. Philadelphia. Pa. Wli(*n nrderlDg. please meatlon The Exchange Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers PhiIadelphi^^ Dec. 26, 1916 Prices quoted are by the hundred unless otherwise noted Roses — A. Beauty, Special *' Fancy Extra No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 Kaiserin Aug. Vio Killarnoy White Killarney Lady Hillingdon Milady Mrs. Aaron Ward My Maryland Richmond Sunburst Killarney Brilliant J.J. L. Mock Mr*. Charles Russell Mrs. Francis Scott Key Mrs. Geo. Shawyer Hadley Ophelia Adlantum, Ordinary Antirrhinum, per bunch Aaparagus Plumosus, per bunch " Sprengeri, per bunch Asters Bouvardla CaUaa Chrysanthemums, Ordinary. . Fancy . . , Pompons and Singles, perbn. 40.00 to 50.00 30.00 to 35.00 20 00 to 25.00 12.50 to 15.00 10.00 to 12.50 5.00 to 8,00 to 4.00 to 12.00 4.00 to 12 00 4.00 to 10.00 4-00 to 10.00 4.00 to 10.00 4.00 to 12 00 4.00 to 12.00 4.00 to 12.00 4.00 to 12.00 4.00 to 15.00 6.00 to 35.00 6.00 to 25 00 4.00 to 12.00 6.00 to 20.00 6.00 to 15.00 ... to 1.00 .50 to 2.00 .25 to .50 .25 to .50 Carnations, Inf. grades, all co^.. White Standard Varieties. Fancy Varieties Daisies Ferns, Hardy Freesla Galax Leaves Gardenias LUium Longiflorum.. Rubrum Lily of the Valley... Mignonette Fancy. Pink Red Yellow and var. . White Pink Red Yellow and var.. to 3.00 to 4.00 15.00 to 20.00 Narcissus (Paper White) . . Orchids — Cattleyas CypripediumB Pansles, per 100 bunches.. Peonies. Smllaz, per doz. strings.. . SteTla. (Per bunch) Stocks, per bunch Sweet Peas Tuberose Tulips, Single Double Violets, Single Double Water Lilies .00 to .00 to .00 to .00 to .00 to .00 to .00 to .00 to .00 to 6 .50 to 2 .10 to . . to . . .10 to .00 to 40 .00 to 15 .00 to 8 00 to 6 .00 to 4 .00 to 6 .00 to 3 .00 to 76 .50 to IS .00 to 10 .. to .. .80 to 2 ,15 to .. to . .00 to .. to .. .. to ., .. to . , .25 to 1 .75 to 1 .. to ., .. to ., .00 00 00 .00 .00 .00 00 .00 .00 .00 .15 .16 .00 00 00 00 ,00 ,00 00 00 00 ,00 '240 .25 3.00 amHODiniinanaiXiiinHBflnin PHILADELPHIA I Whole8£de Market and News of the City | <*waiiBn mnmimiiinuninonininiinBn iiunmuEitniiinnuQmiiniiiiitimantniiiniiaiiiiiiiniBniicu^ inmnmic^ Back to Normal The market remained quiet for the ■week following Christmas, with a full supply of all the staples. This we«k is opening up with a slight curtailment in the receipts. Business for New Year's day was nothing above the ordinary. Prices in general ruled low for the week; lower in fact than for the same week last year. American Beauty Roses re- main in full supply in all grades, with top prices at 40c. to 50c. Hadley, Euler, and Russell are holding up on top fig- ures at 20c. to 25c. White and Pink Killarney are moving listlessly. There is a good supply of Carnations that are clearing at from 4e. to 6c. Colored stock is in better demand than white. Orchids are in medium supply and de- mand ; prices show no change. Valley is on the short side again. Lilies are clearing well at from )?1.50 to $2 per dozen. Sweet Peas are selling well, the supply is light. Violets are doing fairly well. Paperwhites are arriving in in- creasing numbers ; prices are on the down grade. Snapdragon is scarce. Stevia is plentiful. All greens are in full supply. Clnb Meeting Richard Rothe showed some beau- tiful pictures to illustrate his very in- teresting lecture on "Rock Gardens" at the January meeting of the club. Mr. Rothe is a rock garden enthusiast and has a fund of knowledge pertaining to this subject. He showed over 100 slides and dwelt in detail upon the native flora adapted to rock garden use. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded him upon the conclusion of his talk. To increase interest in the club's social side, it was voted upon by the club room committee to send out invitations to every member to make more frequent use of the room and enjoy its privileges. C. C. McDer- mott. Philadelphia, and E. P. Klinger, Claymont. N. .T., were elected to active membership. The exhibits of the even- ing were staged by the Pennock-Meehan Co. : Camationg College Maid and Crvs- tal White bv the College Gardens, N. T. ; ^■■^ Gardenias r Splendid quality, in ^^^^^^ f-»i^ti better than at any ^^^|H^HV time this season. Orders ^iJ^^^^ of any size can be taken r^^^tSJ^^ care of. ^^^^^^^ Per dozen >P9H^ Special - - $5.00 *i\\^^ Fancy - - * 4.00 ^" Extra - - 3.00 '^W tLl 'l^ S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co. ■?^v|^^^^^ ^Bf^^ The Wholesale Florists of Philadelphia PHILADELPHIA NEW YORK 1608-1620 Ludlow SI. 117 W. 28lh Si. *■ BALTIMORE WASHINGTON FruDkUn snd Si. P.ol Si.. 1216 H Si., N. W, When ordering, pleaae mention The Excbapgc Philadelphia Wholesale Florist Exchange All Seasonable Cut Flowers— None Better A Few More Growers Desired. Weekly Returns. 1615 Ranstead Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. WhpQ ordering, pleafle mention Th« EicbaDgg Philadelphia Cut Flower Co. 1517 Sansom Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. CARNATIONS, ROSES AND ALL SEASONABLE CUT FLOWERS \Hr mm f DaIZLTD wholesale florist WJM* int]iiiNiiiiiii[iiiiiirHiiii[]jiiiiiiiiiiii]iiiiniiniic]iiiiijiiiiirEX I Chicago and the West | K]iuiiiiiiiiit]iiiiiiiiiiiic}iiiiiinniit]iiiniiiitii[]iriiiiiiiiitt]iiiiiiiiiiii[K Fewer Flowrers at New Year's Jan. 2. — Chicago had an orderly, sane and temperate New Year's eve. There was less of the hilarious joyfulness of former occasions, fewer dinner parties, and entertainments and — less flowers. It was Chicago's first New Year's eve com- ing on a Sunday since the rigid ehforce- ment of the Sunday closing laws has been in force. These facts are assigned by many as a reason for the falling off in the sale of flowers for New Year's compared wltih seasons past. Be this as it may, it is generally conceded that New Year's trade was considerably behind that of former years in the quantity of flowers used. Shipping trade was good, with plenty of stock to meet all demand. Prices fell off considerably during the week, and all stock went through to destination promptly. During the Christmas rush there were many shipments delayed that arrived late and were refused by the purchasers on this account, for which there will be claims on the express com- panies by shippers hereafter. Am. Beauty Roses are plentiful, the long fancy stock bringing $6 per doz. The supply of Mrs. Russell is also ample for all demands and they are selling at from $6 to $20 per 100. There has been some complaint of Russell not holding its color during the holiday trade but this is not general with all the growers. In all other varieties there is plenty, with prices ranging from $3 to $12 per 100. Ophelia, Ward, and Sunburst, so much used for corsage work, have been must in demand. Short stock is more eagerly sought for by buyers than the long, and consequently the long stock at proportionately long prices remains in the ice boxes after the short and medium grades have been sold. Carnations are in large supply ; some dealers say they are "going begging." This is particularly true of the white and light pink varieties. The supply on hand with most of the dealers of these colors has accumulated to such an extent that it will be difficult to move them at a profit. Price ranges from $1 to $4 per 100. There are plenty of ICaster Lilies at from $6 to $12 per lOD. Valley is the same in price and supply as it has been for the past few mouths. The Violet supply is ample ; all stock, both single and double, is" selling at from $1 to $2 per 100. I?aperwhite Narcissi are plen- tiful ibut fail to bring more than $2 to $3 per 100. Grand Soleil d'Or is selling at $4 per 100. Trumpet Major has also appeared on the market for the New Year's supply and is bringing from $4 to $5 per 100. Tulips also, in red and yel- low, are coming in and are selling at from $5 to $6 per 100 ; the varieties are A. T. PYFER & CO. JO EAST RANDOLPH STREET. CHICAGO. ILL Nrrm L. PA«i«a, Sec'y A. T. PTFaa, Treafc k Manager WHOLESALE FLORISTS 1 Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers Chicago, Jan. 2, 1917 Prices quoted are by the hundred unless otherwise noted ||| ROSES— American Beauty. Specials per doi. 5 00 to 6.00 4.00 to 5.00 3 00 to 4.00 2 00 to 3 00 1.00 to 2.00 4.00 to 6.00 2.60 to 3.00 2.60 to 3.00 2.50 to 3 00 2.60 to 3.00 10.00 to 12.00 8.00 to 10.00 4 00 to 8 00 3.00 to 4.00 10.00 to 12.00 6.0U1.U 8 00 3 00 to 4.00 10 00 to 12.00 8.00 to 10.00 1 4 00 to 6.00 3 00 to 4 00 10 00 to 12.00 0.00 to S.OO :!,00to 4,00 16.00 to 20 00 12 00 to 16.00 10.00 to 12.00 S.OO to 10.00 4.00to 6.00 10 00 to 12.00 6.00 to 8.00 4.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 4 00 10.00 to 12 00 6 00 to 8.00 3 00 to 4 00 CARNATIONS— 1 Whito 1 00 to 2.00 1 00 to 2.00 1.00 to 2,00 2.00 to 3.00 2.00 to 3.00 2.00 to 3.00 to 1.00 Standard JS 36-inch sterna 30-iDch BtemB *' 24-moh stems '* 13 to 20-inob " Varieties |g'^;.;: ; ; ; ; ! i ! •Fancy fwhite ("The HlgheatJ pink Short Grades ot Sfdl d"X Varieties.) L Rahv Doll Asparagus, Bunch .25 to .35 .25 to ..30 50.00 to 60.00 6 00 to 8.00 2 onto 3 00 3.00 to 4 00 3.00 to 4 00 1.00 to 1.60 1.60 to 2.00 .25 to .60 8.00 to 10.00 4.00 to 6.00 .... to .76 Spreogeri White and Pink KlUarney. Callas etllarney Brilliant, speoiala. . . Ferns. Hardy, per 1000 Galai Leaves, per 1000 Leucotiioe Sprays Lilium Longiflorutn Lily of tlie Valley q •'j Short Mignonette Narcissus Paperwhite Orciilds — Cattleyaa, per doB.. . . Dendrobiums 3.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 3.00 9.00 to 12 00 8 00 to 10 00 6.00 to 8.00 12.00 to 15.00 25.00 to 36 00 2.00 to 4.00 to 3.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward, special Short Mrs. Chas. Russell, special.. . . Pussy Willows Smilaz , . . to 15 00 Snapdragons 6.00 to 8.00 2.00 to 3.00 1.00 to 3.00 4.00 to 5.00 1 00 to 1.50 100 to 1.60 to Stevia Tulips Violeu, Single *• Double 10 00 to 12 00 6 00 to 8.00 4.00 to 6 00 3.00 to 4.00 to .... to .... Short to .... to ... .... to .... ::::::::::;::::::: i.... to .... h AU the Leading Varieties Of Roses and Camatioiis PETER REINBERG a'StiS-JSrS.*,™ SOEastRamlolpbSl., CBCACO, III chiefly Mons. Tresor and Proserpine. Boxwood, which was on the scarce side during the holidays, is looked for to be in ibetter supply on account of less con- gestion in freight and express shipments. There is less frozen stock coming in and the market is settling down to a normal basis. Indications point to considerably more stock and a weaker market now that the holiday season has passed. General Ne-wa Early flowering Tulips coming into the Chicago market are lifted from the flats bulbs and all. The bulbs in most instances are washed so as to give the shipments a clean looking appearance. They are sold in this way at the same price as the cut blooms. The advantage of leaving the bulbs attached is appre- ciated by the retailers, as in this way they more readily adapt themselves to the filling of boxes and baskets for holiday use. The funeral of N. J. Rupp, was well attended Sunday by members of the flo- rists' and allied trades. The deceased was a mem'ber of the Chicago Florists* Club. wIk) contributed an appropriate floral piece. Aug. roehlmann has been confined to his home at Morton Grove with a severe ccld during a portion of the holiday sea- son, but is again able to be around. Fred Ottenbacher. after spending a few weeks with the Flower Growers' As- sociation, has returned to his first love, Zech & Mann, where he can be found directing the shipping and receiving busi- ness of the house he so well understands. A. Lange always has something out of the ordinary in his window displays. A large vase of Poinsettia pulcherrima alba, while not new to ordinai'y plantsmen, was a feature of much interst to many, in his Christmas window. Another fea- ture was a vase of Euphorbia Jacquini- jeflora, an old time 'Winter flowering plant but something of a novelty to many callers. The 'building directly across Wabash ave., from the E. C. Amling store, is being rapidly put in order for this com- pany to move into, just as soon as all improvements are complete. Erne & Klingel are on the look-out for larger and more commodious quarters for their rapidly increasing wholesale com- mission business. Rumor has it that they many finally locate on the main floor in their present building, with a Wabash ave. entrance. E. C. Pruner. left Wednesday for his regular trip to the Northwest after en- joying the holiday season with his family and friends in the city. The next meeting of the Chicago Flo- rists' Club will be lield on Jan. 4 at the Morrison Hotel when the recently elected officers will be duly installed in office. The Chicago Herald of Jan. 1 pub- lished several pages of resolutions for the vear 1917 by the business builders of Chicago. The A. L. Randall Co. has the following: "I resolve to do all in my power to uplift and help to develop and expand the city of Chicago, the State of Illinois, and the United States of Amer- ica during the coming year and help bring about continued and renewed prosperity to all therein," signed Emil Buettner, pres., F. M. Johnson, sec'y. St. Louis Wholesale Cut Flower Co. 14 lO Pine Street Finest Equipped in St. Louis. WiETOR Brothers WHOLES ALB GROWERS OF CUT FLOWERS All Telegraph and Telephone Orders ^ Given Prompt Attention 162 N Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Flowers, plants and equipment valued at $10,000 were destroyed by fire on Saturday, Dec. 30, in the Oakwoods Cemetery at Sixty-seventh st. and Dor- chester ave. Three of the smaller green- houses were burned, and a part of the conservatory. A defective heating ap- paratus is believed to have caused the blaze. Philip J. Foley of the Foley Green- house Mfg. Co. is most optimistic about the greenhouse constuctiou business for 1917. There are some good contracts booked and inquiries are coming in freely. Jas. Foley, secretary of the company, ihas ben 'confined to his home for several days the past week with a cold that threat- ened pneumonia, but he is now well on toward recovery. Florists still continue to be the vic- tims of bogus check swindlers, notwith- standing the oft-repeated warnings in the trade papers. The latest victim is Ed- ward Clody, proprietor of Clody's Flower Shop, 3924 N. Clark st. Harry Hansen, who for several weeks has been sought by North Side merchants, presented to Clody a check for $19 in payment of a $4 funeral piece and received and received the dif- ference in change. Hansen has been ar- rested. It is claimed that he obtained about $300 on forged checks during the past few weeks. The warehouses and stockrooms of the John C. Moninger Co., manufacturers of greenhouse building materials, on Black- hawk St., was the scene of a spectacular fire on Saturday afternoon, Dec. 30. when the building was partially destroyed. Girls in the adjoining buildings of the United Breeders' Co. were rescued by the firemen down the frost-covered fire es- capes. The loss to the Moninger Co. can- not he estimated, but is fully covered by insurance. The buildings destroyed con- tained stock goods for heating, etc., and can readily be replaced without any in- terruption of business. The office build- ings and other storage houses as well as the large amount of lumber in the yards escaped injury. J. E. Pollworth,has united himself with the Kennicott Bros. Co., wholesale com- mission florists, 168 N. Wabash ave., in the capacity of sec'y and general mana- ger. Mr. PoUworth has had a lifetime's experience in the florists' business, and allied trades and will prove a valuable acquisition to the working forces of this well known house. T. E. Waters of the Poehlmann Bros. Co. had a jovial celebration at his home,. 3712 Rokeby st.. on New Year's eve. He had the only Christmas tree in his sec- tion of the city. There was a large gath- ering of young and old, includi"ng many representatives in the trade who heartily enjoyed the hospitality of himself and Mrs. Waters. Toledo, 0. Christmas Business the Best Ever The Christmas rush has come and gone and the average florist has heaved a sigh of relief, mingled with a vast content, relief because there is now an opportunity to enjoy again a good night's sleep; content because when re- ceipts for the week were analyzed, it was found that a really wonderful! gain had been made over the same period' last year. The fact that Cliristmas came on Mondnv this year fielped considerably in making it possible for florists to en- joy three splendid business days and take January 6, 1917. The Florists' Exchange 43 HEWS STRONG RED POROUS INC. I'"* POTS STANDARD, AZALEA, BULB, ORCHID, FERN, HANOINO, EMBOSSED, ROSE, CARNATION, PALM, CYCLAMEN, OCT FLOWER, SPECIAL SHAPES TO ORDER. CHICKEN FOUNTS, PIGEON NESTS, BEAN POTS, ETC. Oldest and Largest Manufacturers of Flower Pots in the World. A. H. HEWS & CO. Inc., Cambridge, Mass. WAREHOUSES Cambridge, Mass. New York. N. Y. Toledo— Continued care of doliveries more promptly. Busi- ness was certainly fine. The importance to tbe retail florist of keeping accurate records of each year's sales, anal.vzing the demand, noting busi- ness conditions in the locality in which they are operating, and estimating cor- rectly the gain they are liable to make, was emphasized as never before, because some florists, not having kept dose tab on the situation, were simply over- whelmed and were sold out of soiue flow- ers on Saturday afternoon. Progressive florists, however, who were alert to the situation reaped a harvest and made sales as late as five o'clock on Monday after- noon. One of the calamities of the week was the freezing of an entire shipment of Azaleas from Mentor, Ohio, with the re- sult that there were scarcely any Azaleas on the market. This popular, cheery plant has always found great favor with the public at the holiday season, and its absence from the market was a big handi- cap. Not discouraged however, florists loaded up with Roses and cut flowers, made up many attractive baskets of Ruseus. Boxwood and Statice which sold well with a little pushing. The market fortunately, was otherwise in splendid condition to supply the tremendous de- mand for which our present unusual prosperity is responsible. Poinsettia. that typical Christmas flower, was in good supply, both cut and potted, and the demand was lively. Prim- ulas. Cyclamen, palms, ferns and Arau- carias each had a brisk sale. The sup- ply of Roses was exceptionally good and their quality was fine. The better quality Roses were in the greatest demand. People seemed to have lots of money and wanted the best. Car- nations were scarcely equal to the de- mand for them. Narcissi were probably the most reasonably priced flowers on the market and brought 75c. per dozen. There was a great call for corsage bou- quets of Violets and Valley. Many "FloxFergrams'* One of the surprising features of the week was the great amount of - flpwergrams" received here from all points of the compass, revealing in no uncertain way w^hat a great possibility there is in developing this feature of the flonsts' service to the public. The en- tire holiday season proved that the flo- rists' business is still in its infancy and •can be developed to remarkable propor- tions at such seasons by a little pushing and a little suggestion because flowers and plants are just as ideal gifts as a lot of the bric-a-brac that is purchased in such large quantities. Organize, agi- tate, educate ! A big smile ornamented the coun- tenance of Earl Metz of Metz & Bate- man when The Exchange man asked him how his Christmas business was. 'Simply wonderful," said Earl in reply, ■"We were snowed under but did the best we could. Did you see our splendid telegraph window and the one featuring artificial baskets of Ruseus? Well, they brought home the bacon. Our telegraph orders were never so large going out and •coming in. We were simply cleaned out. Bob Blake, artistic designer and dis- play man of Mrs. J. B. Freeman, scored another triumph with an attractive and appealing holiday display that pulled a great deal of business into Freeman's popular flower shop on Superior st. This store IS noted for its fine windows and finds It a pa.ving policy to spend the major portion of its advertising appro- priation on the window. Christmas trade Broke all records at this store. Schramm Bros, have added another Studebaker car to their delivery equip- ment which now gives them the hand- somest delivery cars in the city. Rapidly growing business necessitated this addi- tion. The holiday trade of this hustling concern made a substantial increase in which telegraph orders played a great part. Many baskets made up of Box- wood, Statice and Ruseus were sold. Poinsettias raised in their own hot- houses were great favorites. This firm believes in advertising and sent out thousands of attractive folders in colors, and backed this up with newspaper ads. Results proved this is a paying policy. Other Notes The growth of Toledo in all direc- tions has finally led to the sale of the Cushman Gladiolus Farm located near Sylvania. It will be platted iu a subur- ban real estate addition. The Cushmans were well known in the Middle West as specialists in the raising of Gladioli and Dahlias. Ralph Cushman has recently been managing the place. Feniger's tlower shop on Adams st. was slightly damaged last week by a tire that burst out spontaneously in the rear of his establishment. The prompt arrival of the fire department saved fur- ther loss and Feniger was not incon- venienced to any extent during the holi- day rush. This attractive flower store did a tremendous business during Christ- mas week. Mr. Magee, the able manager of the Scottwood Greenhouse, was up a stump this year when a ibig shipment of Azal- eas was frozen en route. He generally relies upon this favorite plant to make his Christmas business successful. How- ever, he did the best he could and substi- tuted magnificent baskets of Crotons ranging in price from $10 to $25. The Roses sent out during the holi- days by Krueger Bros., local growers, were exceptionally fine and enjoyed a great sale. Mr. Krueger is highly pleased with the gain made this year and looks for a continuance of prosperity. The first holiday season of the Crystal Maize flowA: store was a fine success. This new store now boasts of a fine Dodge delivery car. J. L. Schiller, secretary of the Toledo Florists' Club, is busy boosting these days for a banner meeting for January to plan the new year's activities. The secretary has always been a great plug- ger for organization, even to the extent of using his own funds to promote flower shows and other progressive measures. He has ambitous plans for 1917 which will redound to the great benefit of the trade in this city. F. M. S. Indianapolis, Ind. Anticipations Fulfilled The anticipation of a heavy holi- day trade was fully carried out in this section of the country. Everybody con- nected with the business has been worked j to the limit, and t?here is seemingly no end to the quantities of flowers consumed by a public enriched in other lines. It is not at all certain that large margins of profits have ben made despite the wonderful sales, because it is difficult for the flower fraternity to make the extreme advances of other lines. As one of our prominent men has often said. "There is .satisfaction in transacting business," and from this viewpoint the Indianapolis flo- rists should be satisfied and happy. Never before were such elaborate preparations made by the storemen and there has never been as many flower shops in this city. They were cleaned up al- most to a unit by the day after Christmas, with the exception of a normal selling stock. Prices were from five to ten per cent, higher on about 50 per cent, of the goods, and about the same as other years on the rest. The great producers of cut flowers offered no end of good stock but exacted prices that often made the store- men flinch. Those who grew potted plants or had easy access to a large quantity of them were fortunate, as the profits were greater and the results more pleasing. Individuality displayed in made-up bas- kets, corsage bouquets or in the growth of THE PETERS & REED POTTERY CO SOUTH ZANESVILLE, OHIO RED POTS WM. M. WARRIN 16 West 2M St„ NEW YORK SPECIALTIES I. G. KIMBLE 6 East Lake St„ OIICACO Made of Washed Clays — Uniformly Burned — Carefully Packed SfteWHILLDlN PoTTERY COMPANY FLOWER POTS MADE IN PHILADELPHIA WAREHOUSE IN LONG ISLAND CITY NY a fine specimen plant counted for itself this season in a particular manner, be- cause of the better prices received. Novel basket arrangements ranging in price from $3 to $25 had a wonderful sale. The great majority were disposed of at from $4 to $10. Good Azaleas were also at a premium retailing from .$3 to $15 each. Quite a few Cyclamen were sold at $1.50 to $5. Primroses at $1 to $3. Cypripediums at $3 to $7.50. Celestial Peppers at $1 to $5 and a few Hollies at $5 to $15 were among the favorites. Many of the berried plants from Europe, also Azaleas, were received too late or were in poor condition else the sale of potted plants would have been much greater. The Rose line has been all sufficient in quantity and quality, but seemingly In- dianapolis was in competition witf *'Jae wealthy iron centers. Russell Rosea ranged in price from $3 to $6 per dozen wholesale, Ophelia. Killarney. Sunburst, Richmond and Milady, from $10 to $50 per 100. Short and medium stem Am. Beauty were almost eliminated from this market, but long ones at $50 to $75 per 100 were very plentiful. Small Roses for corsage work, such as Baby Doll at $1 per doz., Cecile Brunner at the same price, Bon Silene at $1.50 per doz., and Mrs. Aaron Ward at $1.50 to $3 per doz. found an excellent sale for corsage work. There was seemingly no scarcity of Val- ley, but the price remains at $0 per 100. Eastern Violets were sufficient at $1.50 per 100. local singles sold quickly at 75c. to $1 per 100. The supply of Spencer Sweet Peas broke all records for the holi- day period at $1 to $1.50 wholesale, and double that amount per 100 retail. NeT^s Items Joseph Hill dropped over for a few days last week. The Reinken Floral Co. has discon- tinued business. Its houses are to be left without salvage and the place given up indefinitely. 'The Ealand boys, well known in local florists' circles, were most unfortunate in the loss of their mother right at the holiday period. She was a noble woman and well loved in this community. John Rieman, Henry Rieman, the Clay- pool Hotel florist. Hensley's Flower Shop. A. Wiegand's Sons Co., Pahud Floral Co.. Bertermann Bros. Co., E. G. Hill Floral Co., the Circle Flower Shop and others all report about the same on holiday busi- ness. It is the greatest volume of bu.si- ness we have ever transacted and are satisfied. Mr. Ruble is cutting extra Sweet Peas as are Hartje & Elder, S. Rickenbach and Albert Kumpe. Bertermanns are still cutting Chadwick Chrysanthemums. I. B. SYRACUSE Standard Red Pots STRONG-LIGHT-POROUS Wn/e for Catalogue and Prictt Syracuse Pottery L. BREITSCHWERTH. Prop. SYRACUSE, N. Y. Red * ■ y yo 1!= When ordering, pleaje mention The Exchange Standard Pots Look ahead and see where you can get THE BEST POT for your money you are going spend this Winter to stock your greenhouses. Think of ns— write us— try at The Keller Pottery Co. 213-223 Pearl St., Norristown, Pa. Wben ordering, pleaae mention The Excbaoge Peirce Paper Flower Pot Made in BtandardfoBM of 2-m. to 6-in. Tbe beet Paper Pot for ahipping purposos. Samples fur- niahed free. Aik your dealer for them. E. ALLAN PEIRCE M 0>li St.. Wiltlum. Muf. When ordering, pleaae mention Tbe BichanCT DIRT BANDS Before you buy, write us for samples. Address Modern Mfg. Co. p. 0. B. 2854, 543 N. Lawrence St.. PHILADELPHIA. PA. AND POTS When ordering, pleaae mention Tbe Eicnange Nearly 10,000 subscribe for THE EXCHANGE and we are gaining new readers weekly. 44 The Florists' Exchange (FORMERLY THE FUMIGATING RIND) KILLS ALL^'APHIS (.00 per 100 lb. Bafi on Cars York, Pa. If you iTesRS'^^'TotiScco" Fow^er'^l^if^'fs"GuarMlee'3^for Bum, jisi? will Burn aod Give Perfect Satisiaction, or Money B^ckg. Mail Qj^r Qjjjgjt Jg jy^. THB H, A. STOOTHOFF & CO.„ YORK, S"» The Renowned Food For Plants MANUFACTURED BY CLAY & SON STRATFORD, LONDON, ENGLAND When orderlDg. please mention Tbe Excbaoge The Recognized Standard Insecticide A Bpray remedy for green, black, white fly, thripa and soft scale. Qt, 91.00; trai. I2.B0. INIKOTIANA A ID per cent, nicotine solntlon prop- erly diluted for fumigating or vapor- izing. Qt., $1.S0; gaL, 94.60. Until further notice shipments of our products Funslne, VermlAO and Bcallne win be subject to conditions of the chemical market. Prompt shipments can be guaranteed on AphiAe and Nlliotlaiia. APHINE MANUFACTURING CO. MADISON, N. J. When ordering, please mention The BXehaPge BKflNb Uneqnaled for Greenhouse and Landscape Fertilizing The Pulverized Manure Co. 34 UNION STOCK YARDS CHICAGO A High Grade SHREDDED HUMUS FOR LAWN FOR GARDEN A pure plant food, unleached and un- burnt; proven by analysis to contain potash, phosphoric acid and nitrogen. Absorbs Nature's moisture and spreads its fertilizing elements through the soil. Requires months of preparation. Try a bag I One 100-lb. bag. $1.35 I Four lOO-lb. bag., $4.00 Two 100-lb. bag>, 2.50 FLie 100-lb. bagi. 4.50 Tbiee 100-lb. bag>, 3.50 I SU 100-lb. bag,, S.OO F. O. B. New York or Jersey City on any Railroad or Steamboat Line Send check ormoney order with order MAGIC HUMUS CO. G. W. Chandler, Sales Agent 264 WEST 34th STREET. NEW YORK FRIEDMAN'S BEST TOBACCO POWDER, 4c.lb.,'b°w TOBACCO DUST, 2c. lb. ^tlZ TOBACCO DUST, Ic. lb. i"! i^^ TOBACCO STEMS, $1.00 tt^bau Large Bale, weighing 300 to 400 lbs., $2.50 Special prices In Tons and Carload Lota J.J Friedman, 28S-289 Metropolitan Ave. BROOKLYN, N. Y. The Boston Humus Company oSera a pure, sterilized, ground and screened HumuB — BOSTON HUMUS— free from odor and weed- seed, for use on lawns, in Bower gardens and under glass- ... , Our Humus booklet tells you how it is prepared and used. Send us a check for five dollara and as a trial order we will send you one-quarter ton, freight prepaid east of Mississippi River — shipped same day Address all inquiries and orders to East Lexington, Massachusetts. NIKOTEEN For Spraying APHIS PUNK For Fnmigsting Ajk your dealer for it Nicotine Mf^. Go. ST. LOUIS The P. C. F. Co. Sprayer Made of brass, nickel plated, instantly adjusted to fine or coarse apray; performs eflSciently under a low or high pressure; will reduce your insecticide bills. Price, SI. 50 prepaid. PITTSBURGH CUT FLOWER CO. 116-118 Seventli St., Pittsburfth. Pa, ITUI5 W££D-KILL£R Grass and Weetl-KlUing Chemical One Quart (covers 150 sq. ft.) $0.50 One Gallon 1-50 Write for diaoounts and further particulars ATLAS PRESERVATIVE COMPANY OF AMERICA Dept. A. 95 Liberty St„ NEW YORK CITY Greenhouse Building Altoona. Pa. — William T. Shields has had completed a large greenhouse on his truck farm by the Lord & Burnham Go. of Irvington, N. Y. He intends to build another house as large the coming Sum- mer. King Construction Company T. J. Nolan Goes to Philadelphia The King Construction Co. of North Tonawanda, N. Y., announce that T. J, Nolan will, in the future, make his head- quarters at the Philadelphia office of the company. 307 Harrison Building, at which addre.ss he will be glad to hear from his many friends and clients. Mr. Nolan will continue traveling the territory betwen Buffalo and Philadelphia, ]but this change in his headquarters wiU jive him more time in Philadelphia and [enable him to give 'better attention to his clients in that city and vicinity. Mr. Nolan's many friends will be glad to hear this announcement, and to wish him continued success. California Notes p. D. Barnhard writes : "The Whittier florist who has on display an Australian Dahlia, should know that it is Dahlia imperialis, a species which, when grown in sheltered locations, attains to a height of 20ft., with a woody stem 6in. in di- ameter, a good sized tree. It flowers late in the Autumn, even up to Christmas. "The location of Pinus Torreyana is down the Coast, south of San Diego, and fortunately for the grove it is to be pre- served from destruction by the efforts of the San Diego Floral Association." Portland, Ore. stock Scarce — Prices Good Christmas 1916 will go down on record as a very satisfactory holiday in every respect. The volume of stock handled was immense and, although there was probably less spent on high priced articles, anything sold that was priced from $1 to $2.50. This Christmas also saw less dickering, and prices were ac- cepted as right ty the buying public, although they were generally stiffened by the retailers and growers, owing to scarc- ity of stock. Cut flowers were excep- tionally scarce and everything in sight was cleaned up. Good 'Mums brought $4 and $5 per doz. As a matter of fact, the 'Mum was the next in demand to the red Carnation, so all, available 'Mums that could be stripped from the green- houses were cut, resulting in a present shortage. Aside from Maude Dean there were few varieties, as nearly all other varieties had been cut. Pompons were practically off the market and no doubt it will go hard with tbe customer who is looking for something inexpensive. Most dealers sold Carnations at $1.50 per doz., any color, a few asking $2 for the red. Every flower was cleaned up, even to tlie pickled stock which is the rule at this season of tbe year. Luckily, however, there were several funerals that made use of this stock aud the florist was spared the pains of explaining why the Carnations didn't keep. Nearly everyone was short on Vio- let orders from the South, and another inconvenience was that the trains were all five or six hours late in arriving in the afternoon, so many other flowers had to be substituted for Violets. Cut Poinsettias cleaned up at a profit and the chances are that they have given the customer a great deal mors satisfac- tion also, as everyone generally has dis- posed of the idea that the Poinsettia must have a long stem co be of any use. The kind of a house that the Poinsettia is grown in also has much to do with the keeping quality of the flower. Those grown in a large house, where the Sum* mer heat is not likely to be so intense. have a growth generally hardier. The flower is held erect and on the whole is the best. The watering in the Summer also has much to do with the way the stock keeps when sent in for retailing. A good cut of Roses was made by the Rose growers and everything was sold (Continued to page 46) Non-Kink Woven Hose In any length (one piece) with couplings, 15c. per foot. Un- equaled at the price. Hose Valve — 70c All brass except the band wheel. Has a removable leather disk which is easily replaced to keep water tight. Stuffing box prevents leaks at stem. METROPOLITAN MATERIAL CO. I398-14C8 Metropelitan Av., Brooklyn, H. Y. When ordering, please mention Tbe Escbange Material Greenhouse Material '*^"'^^4u*°'' Pecky Cypress V. E. REICH & SONS 1429 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y, When ordering, please mention The Eicbapge GLASS 6 X 8 to 16 X 24. Single or Double, at lowest possible prices. Get our prices before placing your order. L. SOLOMON & SON 199-201 Wooster Street, NEW YORK WHOLESALE WINDOW GLASS When ordering, please mention Tbe Eschanga Greenhouse Woodwork SpeoialUJug in Greenhouse Woodwork for the past quarter of a century Send us your requirements and let ua figure with you InspeotioD of our plant cordially inrited Frank Van Assche, jerseTcityTn.V**** ■PIPE- Wrought Iron of sound second-hand quality with new threads and couplings. 16-foot lengths and up. Also pipe cut to sketch. We guarantee entire satisfaction or return money. Established 1902 Pfaff & Kendall, ^'"Si^ilZ''^7jf''- When ordering, please mention Tbe Brcbsnga PERFECT GREENHOUSES GET OUR'PRICES NO MATTER WHERE YOU LIVE 1000 MASONIC TEMPLE BUILDING WTico ordering, pipaeo mention TTie Kxchang. EVANS' CHALLENGE AND UTTLE GIANT APPARATUS Write for Catalog JOHN A. EVANS Co. RICHMOND, IND. When orderlag. please mention Tbe Bxcbapge Clay Tile Benches Low factory cost of material. No skilled labor required. It is fireproof. Nothing to wear out — will last a lifetime. Can be taken down and reset. No home for vermin or bugs. Are now furnishing our new beveled roundlnft comer 9-in. width Floor Tile. Write for particulars. THE CAMP CONDUIT CO., QeTeland, 0. When ordering, please mention Tbe Exchange Let US Solve Your GRATE Problems HANSELL GRATE CO. 554 Railway Exchange Bldg., CHICAGO Our Advertising Columns Read for Profit— Use for ReaulU January (>, 1917. The Florists' Exchange 43 SMOOTH-ON IRON CEMENT No. 1 itly permanen greenhouse boilers, pipes, radiators, tanks, etc Be sure and send for a FREE No. 16 illustrated instruction book. It tells all about the different Smooth-On Iron Cements, shows how to use them, and we think it will save you money. Every florist should have a copy. SMOOTH-ON MFG. CO. 572 Communipaw Ave., Jersey City, N. J. Smooth-On is for sale by supply houses cracks in Quality, Durability, Efficiency are obtained in a Green- house, Conservatory or similar structures when built by George Pearce 203 Tremont Ave. Orange, N. J. (Telephone — 962 M) at a less cost than asked by others for indifferent work. Distance no object. Write or SEE ME before placing your order elsewhere and save money. ""^■^P^' 1^ B 1 ' '-*' sifm HI^HI^^' ' -^p^ g nnniniiMHl HIGHEST PRICED ™ CHEAPEST GiBLiN Greenhouse Boilers aiBL,IIV <» CO. lOr Broad Street. Uttca. N. Y. LET US TELL TOD ABOUT TRBM GORMAN'S SPECIAL GREENHOUSE STEAM-AIR VENT . Stops "Air In Pipe" Troubles. Will positively take air out of heating plants and will keep your coils hot. No waste or blowing of steam. Valves in use for twelve years now good as when put in. J. F. GORMAN, 250 West 128th S«., NEW YORK THE ONLY PERFECT LIQUID PUTTY MACHINE WILL LAST A LIFETIME $1.25 each /Adjustable — can and frame separate — easily cleaned. Frame all one piece, of malleable iron. More practical and more easily operated than any other. SEAL TIGHT LIQUID PUTTY $1.35 per gallon in 10 gallon Iota. $1.40 per single gallon. METROPOLITAN MATERIAL CO. 139S-1408 MetropotiUD Ave., BROOKLYN. N. Y. Greenhouse Glass Double and single thick selected Glass all sizes, from 6 x 8 to 16 x 24 Ten boxes or more at wholesale prices Royal Glass Works 120 Wooster S», NEW YORK, N. Y. DREI^R'S FLORIST SPECmiTIES New Bra od New Style "HOSE RIVERTON" Famished in leofftW ap to 500 feet without ■earn or Joint. TheHOSEfor the FLORIST Ij-inoh. per ft., 15o. ReelofSOOft. " l4He. 2 Reels. 1000 feet - - " l4o. H-lnch - - " 13o. Reels. eOOH. " 12Ho. Coupling, farnished HENRY A. DREER. 14 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Jacobs' Greenhouse Construction ENDORSED BY World-Famous Architects This range of Jacobs' greenhouses is now in course of erection for Mr. J. Insley Blair, at Tuxedo, N. Y. They are, without a doubt, the "last word" in greenhouse construction. The plans, which contained all manner of modern improvements and scientific arrangements, were drawn by the internationally famous architects, Carrere & Hastings, who, after thoroughly examining practically every style of construction in their search for the maximum of efficiency, placed their plans and construction con- tracts with us. Is it not fair to assume that what we are doing for them, we can do equally as well for you ? WE KNOW WHAT TO DO AND WHAT NOT TO DO What's more, we can save money for you S. JACOBS (^ SONS Greenhouse Builders 1365-1379 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y, When ordering, please mention The Exchange You Insure Your Life Why not the MEANS by which you live ? Why run the risk of losing the work of months, the crop cf plants on which depends, at least, a part of your family's bread and butter? Frost is here. Firemen are human, and temperatures will varj', sometimes enough to kill stock. This Standard Thermostat is me- chanical and absolutely reliable. A variation outside the minimum and maximum temperatures will cause an alarm to ring at your bedside. Sav your crop. This $7 mostat will do It. Ther- GH3 Diameter 6 inches Price, $7.00 We also manufacture an ideal fool- proof florists' thermostat GH4 at $10 Standard Thermometer Co. 65 Shirley Street, BOSTON, MASS. )reer's Peerlessi Glazing Points For Greenbouses Drive easy and true, because both bevels are ou the same side. Can't twist and break the glass in driving. Galvan- ized and will DOt rust. No | rights or lefts. The Peerless Glazing Poin is patented. No others like it. Order from your dea.le^ 01 direct from us. 1000,75c. postpaid. Samples free. HENET A. DREEE.I 714 CheBtnnt 8t^eetI^ PlilIad«lpUa. GLASS GREENHOUSE MATERIAL HOT-BED SASHES Our prices can be had by mail, and it will pay you to get them. We carry the largest stock of Specially Selected Glass in Greater New York and can supply any quantity from a box to a carload on a one-day notice, and at Rook Bottom Prices. PARSHELSKY BROS. Inc. 215-217 HiYtmtja St. , Brooklyn, N.Y. When ordering, please mention The Excbange 46 The Florists' Exchange It you need a boiler in a hurry telephone or telegraph at our expense KROESCHELL BOILERS Send for Catalog Kroeschell Bros. Co., 468 W. Erie St., Chicago DOU THIS illustration shows you how the column rafter and truss are all bolted together. Note that word bolted. We do not trust to set screws or •clamps to hold. Everything is bolted fast, even to the column cap being bolted through and through the pipe. Now notice how all the mem- bers carry either double bolts or double pairs of bolts. Particularly notice that the truss is a double emgle iron, bolted i I BLE to and on both sides of the rafter splice plate. Observe in what a mechanically perfect way the splice plate is used as a joiner for all the mem- bers brought together at this point. Following then, as we do, this same mechanical thoroughness in the entire construction, you can well understand why our houses have the reputation they have. You know we go anywhere for business. Or to talk business. Hitctiitvs;s^ CLntpam/* 'NEW YORK 1170 Broadway General Offices and Factory. ELIZABETH. N. J. BOSTON 49 Federal Street When urderlng. please mention Tbe Exchange 1866-1916 "ALL HEART" CYPRESS WORKED TO SHAPES. HOTBED SASH. PECKY CYPRESS. SQUARE RED CEDAR POSTS. Lockland Lumber Co., Lockland, O. Greenhouse" Lumber Greenhouse Material ssi Hot-Bed Sash t of Looisiana Cypress and Waslungton Red Cedar Greenhouse Hardware and Posts — Patent V and TT Gutters Our Grade Invariably the Best. Oar Prices Right A. DIETSCH CO.. 2638 Shefneld Ave., Chicago, III. t Red Devil Glass Cutters For Greenhousemen ■The only genuine hand- honed steel wheel glaes cutters on tbe market, which cut more glaas with less pressure and breakage than en y other cut- ters. Used by all alert florista. A sample will demonstrate why. Send 8c for style No. 024 shown here. Booklet free. Smith & Hemenway Co., i„c. 90 Chambers St., New York City PHILADELPHIA 40 So. 15th Street PACIFIC COAST— Continned Portland — Continued at good prices. There was some Rose stock _ that was shipped in from San Francisco, but on the whole this is very unsatisfactory, both from the point of the retailer and Ijuyer, as they cost the re- tailer so much that he must charge a stiff price for them and they will not last long enough to justify the price that must be asked. Moreover, they generally lose their color in transit. There were some Romans, Narcissi, Freesias and Daffodils, the last two named in small quantities. Potted stock of course was the rule and everything worthy of the name was cleaned up. It is a question whether the Poinsettia or the Cincinnati Begonia enjoyed the most popularity, some say- ing the Poinsettia and others the Be- gonia being their best seller. At least the notion that the Begonia is losing its popularity has been dispelled. This beau- tiful flower when shown in any size from the 4in. plant clear up to the specimen plant, always finds its share of admirers. Ericas when "doUed up" sold well and were useful in basket work. Ferns in the larger sizes were popular, especially the Boston Fern. Palms also enjoyed a good sale ; as a matter of fact the sale of green plants was exceptionally large compared with that of the last few Christmases. Fern dishes also were sold out. There were a few last minute pots of Romans that were dressed up effectively that sold well at $1 per pot. Cyclamen — that is all Cyclamen that had more than two flowers — sold, the price being from $1 to $2 in most cases. Azaleas grown over the second year were fine and realized good prices. However, the fresh I importations were more or less of a i failure, owing to the hard pushing that had to be given them, only four weeks' time being available to get them ready. The basket popularity again manifested itself, as everything in basket arrange- ments was cleaned up and at prices high- ly satisfactory. In this phase of the business it is not so much the style of the basket used as the arrangement and use of stock that makes the sale. Notes The florists all have their backs to the wall when it comes to the cut flower situation, as stock is scarcer than it has been for many a year. It is surprising to see how it can be stretched to go around. Funeral work has been plenti- ful and there have also been some very good sized weddings of late. Clarke Bros, were the onl.y ones to show any Tulips in pans for Christmas. This firm also had a showy window of fish bowls and stands, intermingled with baskets of Begonias and pink Poinsettias. Max M. Smith showed the first Free- sias in cut of the season. He says they sold well at $1.50 per dozen. Rahn & Herbert had about 200 pots of Freesias that sold at sight, at $1.50 per pot, nicely decorated. August Zitzex<^^>x<>x^<>i<^^ SKINNER WATER. ING SYSTEM Saved Entire Aster Crop Mr. Otto A. Hembreiker of Lin- coln, 111., writes us as follows: "Had it not been for the Skinner System, ray crop would have been a complete failure. As it was, I was able to supply the neighboring flo- rists with Asters, they all complain- ing that their Asters dried up, I was able to make shipment of from one to five thousand Asters dally." SKINNER. Oystem The' Skinner Irrigation^ Co. mm n VA ►X4 rA fA ^>x<>: PIPE New and Second Hand ALSO PIPE FITTINGS All Pipe guaranteed absolutely per- fect or replaced without charge Largest Stock of Second Hand Pipe in tlie East Prompt Stilpments Special Prieet to FlortMtt EAGLE PIPE SUPPLY CO., Inc. 30 Church Street, NEW YORK CITY When ordering, please mention Tbe Bxcbang* ASTH FOR GREENHOUSi GUZING USE IT NOW Mastlca ta elastic and te- nacious, admits of eipanslon and contrac- tion. Putty be- comes tiard and brittle. Broken glass more easily removed without break- ing of other glass as occurs with bard putty. Lasts longer than putty. Easy to apply. F. O. PIERCE CO., 12 W. Bro.dw.r, New York Wben orderliiff, please mention Tbe Blx chance For Greenhouses. Graperies, Hotbeds, Con- servatories and all other purposes. Get our figure tiefore buying. Estimates freely given. GLASS NPAIIICII'C CnM U-16 Wooster St. . bUIICn O oUn, new york Wlien ordering, please meotloD The Eschanc. January 6, 191T. The Florists' Exchange 47 None But METROPOLITAN Would Do Mr. L. F. Kramer of South Pascagoula, Miss., whose green- houses are illustrated above, has been a Metropolitan patron for a good many years. Distance makes no difference to him. He knows just where he can invest his greenhouse money to the greatest advantage. Besides, he has recommended quite a number of his Southern friends to us. That is the best evidence of his absolute satis- faction. PUT YOUR GREENHOUSE PROBLEMS UP TO US We go anywhere in the U. S. to submit plans and prices METROPOLITAN MATERIAL CO. PATENTED GREENHOUSES I398-1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y- Ai'nd Greenhouses Keep Summer With You The Whole Year Round On account of their sturdy, special construction, which permits of great strength without the need of heavy shadow casting supports, these houses are so warm and sunny that they are filled with a riot of bloom and fruit when Jack Frost has stripped the garden of its beauty. The ventilating and heating systems are the result of years of expe- rience in building for professional growers. Things just have to grow in a King. Write today for Bulletin No. 43. See how beautiful and how productive a green house can be erected for the price you want to pay, KING CONSTRUCTION CO., 26 Kind's Road, No. Tonawanda, N. Y. All the Sunlight. All Day Houies PIPE CUT TO SKETCH Wrought Iron Pipe, Tubes and Fittings NEW AND SECOND HAND Thoroughly overhauled, with new threads and couplings, in lengths of 16 feet and over Guaranteed to give satisfaction ALBERT & DAVIDSON, Inc., Oakland & Kent Sts., Brooklyn, N.Y. PRICES ADVERTISED ARE FOR THE TRADE ONLY BETTER CONSERVATORIES It requires artistic taste and clever designing to build a con- servatory that will be most appropriate as well as most practical. You can spend a large sum of money and yet not get the "class" that your conservatory should have. Our staff of draughtsmen and engineers work in conjunction so that you get an artistic as well as practical greenhouse. The Moninger reputation for quality and fair dealing is back of all our business transactions. JOHN C. MONINGER COMPANY CHICAGO 912 BUckhawk St. CINCINNATI NEW YORK 2308 Union Central Bld£. 806 Marbridlie BIdt. EVERYTHING FOR THE GREENHOUSE If you want the best to be had in the line of GREENHOUSES IRON FRAME PIPE FRAME ALL WOOD IT WILL PAY YOU TO GET ,IN TOUCH WITH US OUR CONSTRUCTION 'IS MODERN OUR PRICES ARE REASONABLE] and our facilities for handling your orders are unexcelled. Led us submit sketches and estimate. The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co. 3075 South Spaulding Avenue, CHICAGO W^ien orderlDg. please mention The Exchange WE MANUFACTURE HOTBED SASH at 80c. each Outs are all made from the very beet grade of Gulf Cypress. Glazed Hotbed Saab from $1.65 up. Double Light Sash up to $4.00. We carry a large'stook of all sizes. Write us for estimate. 1365-1379 Flushing Ave. S. JACOBS & SONS, '^Bl^TL^'sr^Y* WbeD ordering, please mention The BxcbaoKe 48 The Florists' Exchange I Classified Advertisements TERMS: CASH WITH ORDER ^mJi^mowgJWA^r^E^ LANDSCAPE DE\'ELOPMENT Life experience with leading landscape architects. Finest private estates, park systems, public gar- dens and nurseries in England, and this country. Road construction, grading, clanting, concrete work, etc. to any extent. Highest class work. Landscape, care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— In a New York City Flower Shop, By a thoroughly experienced florist, understanding all branches of the business. Capable of taking entire charge of store. Kindly state wages and all particulars in first letter. Address K. M.. care Tlic Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By landscape gardener and architect. Young German man with good ideas and S years' experience in drawing garden plans of all kinds; able to lay out in practical wa>-. Now or later. Address K. L., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By experienced store man of 35; capable of taking full charge if nec- essary. Will be open for engagement after the 15 of Jan. Please answer with full particulars as to salary, etc. in first letter. Address Hustler, care The Florists' Exchange, SITUATION WANTED— By greenhouse foreman; Ist-class grower and manager of unquestioned ability. 26 years' experience on Roses, Carnations, Chrysanthemums and potted plants. References and salary stated in application. Address K. A,, care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By gardener and florist; married; sober and industrious, desires private place. Experienced in outdoor work and wide experience in cut flowers and fancy plants. State all in first letter. Address K. G., care The Florists' Exchange. MAN with ten years experience in the wholesale and retail florist business, desires to locate with good firm. Capable of either hiring or managing. Kindly state wages and position open in first letter. Address K. J., care The Florists' Exchange, SITUATION_ WANTED— By gardener, working foreman, 2o years' practical experience outdoors and under glass. Can give full satisfaction in all branches on a gentleman's country place. Married, JIG children. Address Box 357, Hicksville, L. I., N. Y. SITUATION WANTED— By experienced gar- dener to take charge of a private country estate. Disengaged March 1st. References in regard to ability and character. H. Warmerdam, Rosedale House. Princeton. N. J, SITUATION WANTED— Livewire designer and decorator; thorough, competent, all branches of the business; desires to make a change; would con- nect with first class firm. Highest references. Address K. N., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By up-to-date florist ,>. with 24 years' experience; well known in the trade. Able to manage any store, if required. Please state particulars in first letter. Address K. 0., care the Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By Dutchman, 27 yeara old, with 14 years' experience in Boskoop, Hol- land, as foreman, manager or salesman in wholesale nursery. Good packer of plants, budder and propa- gator. Send particulars and wages. Address G- C, <:are The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By German, to take Ir.,- charge. Life experience in Carnations, 'Mums and general stock; also good knowledge of Rose growing. Address J. D., care The Florista' Ex- ■change. SITUATION WANTED— By young man, Swedel single; wishes position as general greenhouse man; 7 years' experience. John Carlson, 69 Halsey St., Astoria, L. I,, N. Y. SITUA'TION WANTED— With good house by experienced decorator and store man. Perma- nent position. Address K. B., care The Florists' Exchange. .•SITUATION WANTED— By general greenhouse man; single; many years in trade. State wages. C. Unekenbolt, Meyer's Hotel, 3rd St., Hoboken, N.J. 'FOREMAN — To take entire charge of growing end of a retail florist and herbaceous nursery. Must be experienced in a great variety of cut flowers and ■plants, also some knowledge of small evergreens, Bhrubs, Rhododendrons, Box, Rose bushes and perennials. Greenhouses equivalent to 2 bouseb, 125x30; 2 acres of tilled land, 3 men on place. Lo- cation suburban locality, 1 hour from N. Y. Posi- tion is permanent for right man. State experience and references in full, also wages willing to accept Brat year, and if willing to invest a small amount in business to insure interest, (this is not obligatory) . Address E. M.. care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED— Man of good address, accustomed to waiting on private customers in a nursery. Must be thoroughly acquainted with nursery stock, know- ing the value of shrubs and trees, more particularly evergreens. Must speak English well. In reply, state full eicperience, past record, age and by whom formerly employed. The Elizabeth Nursery Co., Co..Elizabeth, N. J. WANTED — Night fireman for hot water boilers. Married man with some experience in growing Roses preferred. Call or write. E. C. Hopping. Florham Park, N. J., near Madison, via D. L. & W. R. R. Continued to Next Golnmn The columns under this heading are reserved for advertisements of Stock for Sale, Stock Wanted, Help Wanted, Situations Wanted, or other Wants; also of Greenhouses, Land, Second-hand Materials, etc., for Sale or Rent. Our charge is 12^ cts. per line (7 words to the line), set solid, in ordinary reading type like tliis, without display. Positively no display advertisements are accepted for these columns. If replies to Help Wanted, Situation Wanted or other advertisements are to be addressed care of this office, please add 10 cts. to cover expense of forwarding. Copy must reach New York office, P. O. Box 100 Times Square Station, by Tuesday night. Advertisers in Western States desiring to advertise under initials, may save time by having answers directed care our Chicago oflice. either I New York: Box 100 Times Square Station f Chicago: Room 307, 143 No. Wabash Ave. Notice to Growers Using Our Advertising Columns It is vital, to ensure the goodwill of your customers, that you faithfully observe THE FOLLOWING RULES 4. Pack carefully, securely, yet lightly 5. Ship same day as order is received or send postal notifying day you will ship. 6. Ship by least expensive route. 1. Stop your ad soon as sold out. 2. Acknowledge orders same day as received. 3. Answer all questions by return mail. Following these directions will make you friends, and keep your business enlarging. a®" When convincing proof reaches us that an advertiser is not doing squarely by his customers, these columns will be absolutely closed against him for good. NOTE Advertisers will do well to ask for a business reference before shipping when order from unknown party is not accompanied by cash. HELP WANTED EXPERIENCED MEN WANTED. One competent landscape architect. One practical nurseryman. One landscape foreman and planter. Men of good education, good address, good personal appearance, must leave liquor alone, must have had considerable experience in handling men, and perfectly competent in their respective lines of work. Americans who are now employed and who are in good favor with their employers are preferred. A landscape architect is wanted who is artistic and experienced in all lines of his work. He must be able to convincingly present the merits of his plans to prospective clients and be able to close contracts, The nurseryman must be thoroughly experienced with all branches of nursery work; have a thorough knowledge -of perennials, shrubbery, evergreens, etc. and their propagation. The landscape foreman must be well experienced in grading, road building, and planting from land- scape plans. Steady employment for the right men. In your reply give references, wages wanted, age; a detailed account of your experience, in fact every bit of information you can give concerning yourself. If you are not sure you can fill the position accep- tably, don't write. THE AKRON NURSERIES, AKRON, OHIO. HELP WANTED — Good salaried position, large scope and opportunity offered to Scotch-Amer- ican, who has had some experience with bulbs as traveling salesman, visiting private trade only. Must be of best character and furnish references. State full particulars in confidence to .John Scheepers & Co.. Inc., 2 Stone St., New York City. Flower- bulb Specialists. WANTED — Gardeners who are sober and thor- oughly experienced in filling veranda boxes and bedding out and who understand the raising of general stock of potted plants. Address stating experience and wages expected. W. G. Eisele, 327 Cedar Ave.. West End. N. J. WANTED — Good all around men. Must be A No. 1 growers of potted plants and quick at potting up. .Steady position and good wages to those proving ability. Address Randolph & Mc- Clements, 5936 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. WANTED — Experienced and reliable vegetable seed clerk. Must be quick at counter orders and waiting on customers. Apply by letter stating age, salary, references, etc. J. F. Noll & Co., Ho Mulberry St., Newark, N. J. WANTED AT ONCE IN BROOKLYN, N. Y.— Man for retail store and greenhouses; must be able to assist in making up. Good salary to the right man. Call evenings between 8 and 9. James Mallon's Sons. 405 Fulton St., Brooklyn. N. Y. HELP WANTED— Man to assist in growing Carnations. Violets, Snapdragons and bedding plants for Boston trade. State age, experience and wages expected in first letter- Address K. E., care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED— Competent foreman for commercial place. Good grower of all plants, and under- stands the handling of men. Must have references. Address K. K., c:ue The Florists' Exchange. WANTED — Working foreman who understands growing Carnations, Easter Lilies, 'Mums, bulbs and bedding plants; 35,000 sq. ft. of glass. H. T. Mead, 1230 Hanover St., Manchester, N. H. Continned to Next Oolnnui HELP WANTED HELP WANTED MALE The Flushing Rose Gardens has opening for man familiar with Rose growing. Must be willing to make himself useful in all branches of the work. Apply 69 Golden Ave., Flushing. L. I.. N. Y. WANTED— (.)r(hid grower. State experience and salary wantF-d in first letter. Address P. O. Box 43. Elmwood. R. L WANTED — Rose grower, state experience, whether able to take charge of section, and wages. Ad- dress K. P., care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED — Orchid grower, assistant with practical experience. References required. Louis Burk, Girard Ave, and 3rd St., Philadelphia, Pa. WANTED — An experienced nurseryman, well up in propagating, packing; to begin Mar. 1. Chaa. R. Fish & Co., Worcester, Mass. WANTED — A man for funeral work and deco- rator, also to work in greenhouses. Address, C- J., care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED — Young man with some experience, willing to learn. C. Uttley, Harrisburg, Pa. COMPETENT plantsman for florist store. Ad- dress K. C-, care The Florists' Exchange. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES Br.slNESS OPPORTUNITY Man wanted in (..Id r.si;il>lishcd florist business. Store, greenhou;:;(.-s ;iniii landscaping. One to take charge of one department. Must be steady-, reliable and know his business. How much can you invest to become a member? State amount. Good salary and share in business and property. Address K. 255, Journal office, Providence, R. I. FOR SALE — A well-established seed store, in one of the largest cities in the Middle West. Splen- did location and great bargain to speedy cash buyer. Owner's ill health reason for selling. Ad- dress H. H., care The Florists' Exchange. MIDDLE aged man will consider any propositions to sell to Horist, market and private gardeners and stores in Canada. Address K. D., care The Florists' Exchange. _^ STOCK FOR^ALE^^ AMARYI.US AMARYLLIS — Hippeastrum. Can be planted outdoors in the South and they will bloom year after year. I have thousands of them, SIS, S22, $25 per 100. Select stock, $1.00 to $6.00 each. C. S. Tait, Brunswick, Ga. • AMFEI.OPSIS AMPELOPSIS— 3 yrs , No. 1. 3 ft. to 4 ft., $8.00 per 100; 2 yr. transplanted. No. 1, 2 ft. to 3 ft., $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000; 2 yr., 18 in. to 24 in., $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per lOOO; 50 by parcel post, $2.50; 1 yr., extra fine, 2 ft. to 3 ft., $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000; 100 by parcel post. $4.00. Am- pelopsis Quinqupfolia, 2 yr., very heavy, 4 It. to 6 ft., $5.00 per 100; 3 ft. to 4 ft., $3.00 per 100. All well graded, well packed stock that will please. Chas. Black. Hightstown. N. J ARACCARIA ARADCARIA EXCELSA 75c., $1.00 and $1.25 each. ROBUSTA COMPACTA $1.25, $1.50 and $2.00 each. Very fine stock. Our New Plant Bulletin now ready. Send for a copy. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. Continned to Next Colnmn STOCK FOR SALE ASPARAGUS ASPARAGUS PLUMOSnS Per 100 Per 1000 2!.<;-inch S3.00 $25.00 3-inch 6.00 50.00 4-inch 12.00 100.00 Our New Plant Bulletin now ready. Send for a copy- S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow St.. Philadelphia, Pa. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS SEEDLINGS— Im- mediate shipment. Strong. $1.00 per 100 $8.00 per 1000. 5000 at 87.00 per 1000. 2>i-in pots, heavy, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. S. J. REUTER & SON, INC., WESTERLY, R. I. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS— Fine 3-in. plants, $4.00 per 100. These will please you. Cash. J. W. Miller, Shiremanstown, Pa. ASP.Ul.iGUS SPRENGERI— 2y in., $2.00 per 100. Hopkins, The Florist, 117 Main St., Brattleboro, Vt. AZALEAS , AZALEAS Indica. thrifty, well budded plants in the varieties Vervaeneana, Deutsche Perle, Van der Cruyssen, John Llewellyn. Pres. O. D. Kerckhove, Prof. Wolters. 60c., 70c.. S5c. and SI. 15 each; $6,25, $6.50, S7.75 and $10..50 per dozen. Special low prices by the 100. Sample plant furnished on receipt of the amount. Cash with order. A. Colle, Doylestown, Pa. AZALEAS— MolUs, weU budded, 12-15, 15-18, 18-21 inches high and through. J12.00-$1S.OO per 100. Guldemond Bros., Boskoop, Holland. BAY TREES BAY TREES — Write for wholesale price list. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. BEDDING STOCK BEDDING STOCK Heliotrope, Salvia, Petunias, Coleus, Ag.. atum, Alternanthera. etc. Send for our catalog. A. N. PIERSON, INC - CROMWELL, ONN. BERBERIS 200,000 SERB. THUNBERGII and Calif. Privet, all sizes, 1, 2 and 3 yrs., for Spring, $4.00 per 1000 and up; seed of same, and Clematis panicu- lata. Get list, seeds and plants. Benj. Connell, Florist, Merchantville, N. J. ^ BERBERIS THUNBERGII— 12-18in., 2yr., $4.50 per 100, $40.00 per 1000; 18-24in., 2 yr., $5.50 per 100, $50.00 per 1000, W. N. Scarff, New Carlisle, O. BOX TREES BOX TREES — Standards, Pyramids and Bush. Price list on demand. Julius Roehrs Co., Ruther- ford, N. J. BOX\lirOOD BOXWOODS Pyramids, B&Us. Bush, Standards. Wnte for pnces. THE D. HILL NURSERY CO., INC., Boi 407 DUNDEE, ILLINOIS. BULBS LILIUM GIGANTEUM 100 1000 7 to 9, .300 per case $14.00 $5.50 $50.00 8 to 10, 250 per esse 17.50 7.50 67.50 TULIPS 100 1000 Artus. bright scarlet $1.00 $ 8,00 Le Reine. white 1 00 8.00 Our New Plant Bulletin now ready. Send for a copy S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1603-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa AMERICAN GROWN BULBS, GOLDEN SPUR AND EMPEROR FOR FORCING Record — planted Sept. 15, benched Dec. 2, will out by Jan. 10. 500,000 for 1917 delivery. Send tor circular. GEO. P. BUCK & SON, COLLINGSWOOD, N. J. CAWNAS CANNA ROOTS AND GLADIOLUS— See full list on page 10. Anglin & Walsh Co., Williams- bridge, N. Y. CARNATIONS ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS We have to offer strong well rooted Carnation cuttings that will be sure to please. These cuttings are propagated from heiiUhy stock and are shipped out with a guarantee that if same are not satis- factory they may be returned and your money refunded. 100 1000 Mrs. C. W. Ward $2.25 $20.00 Matchless 2.25 20.00 Alice (stock limited) 3.00 25.00 50,000 cuttings now ready and orders booked for later delivery, Enos W. Kohr, Lancaster, Pa. CARNATIONS — Rooted cuttings from strong healthy plants. Matchless, $3,00 per 100. $25,00 per 1000; Pink Delight. $5,00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000, A, H, Kniglit. Shrewsbury, Mass. Continned to Next Pac* Januarv 0. 1917 The Florists' Exchange 49 STOCK FOR SALE CARWATIOWS CARXATlnX ROOTED CrTTIXGS New Variety for |i)17 Per 100 Per 1000 Old Gold, best yellow (Dorner) S12.00 SlOO 00 Rosalia, deep pink CDorner) 12.00 100.00 Merry Xmns. deep scarlet 12.00 100.00 Doris, crimson 12.00 100,00 A. Roper, cerise 12.00 100.00 Recent Introductions RedlWiiig. pine scarlet 6.00 .'lO 00 Nebraska, scarlet 6.00 .iO (111 Belle Washburn, red 0.00 .iO 110 Alice Coorabs. pink G.OO .lOiio Aviator, scarlet 6.00 .WHO Miss Theo. rose pink 5.00 40.00 Pink delight, fine pink 3.00 40.00 Good cheer, pink, a money-maker... 4.00 35.00 Standard Varieties Knchantrcss Supreme, pink 3.50 30.00 Alice, Enchantress in pink. Rose and White, Eureka (red), Mrs. C. W. Ward 3.00 25.00 Matehless, White Wonder, White Enchantress 3.00 25.00 Beacon, Comfort (red). Yellow Prince 3.00 25.00 Benora (variegated) 3.00 25.00 and a full list complete of all other standard, well known varieties. For other Plant .Stock, see displav adv. page 16. AXGLIN * WALSH CO. Willianishridgc, New York. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS Standard and New Varieties. WHITE 100 10001 Matchless S2.50 $20.00 White Enchantress 2.50 20.00 White Wonder 3.00 25.00 FLESH PINK Superb 12.00 100.00 Enchantress 2.50 20.00 Enchantress Supremo 2.50 20.00 Alice 3.00 25.00 MEDIUM PINK Miss Theo 6.00 50.00 Mrs. -Akehurst 3.00 25.00 Pink Sensation 3.50 30.00 DARK PINK Peerless Pink 2.50 20 00 C.W.Ward 2 50 20.00 RED Aviator 6.00 50.00 Beacon 3.00 25.00 Champion 3.00 25.00 VARIEGATED Benora 3.00 25,00 J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO., JOLIET, ILLINOIS C.VRNATION ROOTED CUTTINGS 100 1000 Yellow Prince, selected stock S4.00 $35,00 Rosette, selected stock 4,00 35.00 Enchantress Supreme, selected stock. 3.50 30.00 Pink Delight 5.00 40.00 Good Cheer 4.00 35.00 Benora. selected stock 3.50 30.00 White Wonder. Ward, Beacon, and all standard varieties 3.00 25.00 Alt the good new ones at market prices. Ask me about them. Note display add page 15. Roman J. Irwin, lOS W. 28th St. New York City. STRONG WELL ROOTED CAR.N'ATION CUTTINGS $1.50 per 100, 515,00 per 1000 L. P. Enchantress White Enchantress Mrs. C. W. Ward Beacon Immediate delivery D. T. McCarthy & sons lockport, n. y. CARNATION CUTTINGS New and standard varieties. See Display Ad this issue. Our New Plant Bulletin now ready. Send for a copy. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow St.. Philadelphia, Pa CARNATIO.NS— Rooted cuttings. Matchless, .Mrs. C. W. Ward, Enchantress, Rose Pink Enchan- tress. Now ready for shipment, lanuary delivery on Philadelphia, Alma Ward, Wi sor, $3,00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Cash ■ ease. Colonial Greenhouses, Linwood, P. O., N. j. CAR.NATIONS— Rooted Cuttings, Alice, White Wonder. Beacon Enchantress Supreme, $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. Quidnick Greenhouses Inc., Quidnick, R. I. CARNWTIO.VS — Rooted cuttings from strong healthy plants. Matchless, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000; Pink Delight, $5.00 per 100. $40.00 per lOOO. A. H. Knight. 8hrew3bur>-, Mass. CHRTSANTHE Minus CHRYSANTHEM UMS Our New Plant Bulletin contains a complete list with descriptions and prices of 25 Exhibition Varieties 8 New Commercial Varieties 67 Standard Varieties POMPONS 33 Varieties You are sure to find the varieties you desire in our list. CAPRICE VARIETIES For Pot Culture Butler's Caprice Caprice du Princeps Yellow Caprice White Caprice Purple Caprice Lilac Caprice Mrs. Greening Kathleen Thompson 100 1000 Rooted Cuttings $4.00 $30.00 2Ji-inch plant 6,00 40,00 S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO. 1608-1620 Ludlow St. Philadelphia, Pa. Continaed to Next Colnmn STOCK FOR SALE CHRYSANTHEMtTMS CHRYSANTHEMUMS— Stock plants in 150 best florista' varietips: E. Snow, S. Ideal, G Queen. G. Razer, Hftlliday. Tints of Gold, 5o. each. S4.00 per 100. Yellow Eaton, Marigold, Crystal Gem, E. FVost, Wm. Turner, 60.; Mrs. M. R. Morgan, best Thanksgiving yellow, Nerissa, largest early pink, 10c. : Smith's Early Rose. 20c. Booking or- ders for R. C., or pot plants of all leading varieties. Stafford Conaervatories, Stafford Springs. Conn. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Barbara Davis, reddish bronze, very distinct; flowers late. The best in the color. $5.00 per doz.. $35.00 per 100 The Best New Pompons: Hilda Canning, Bronze Button. Late Romaine Warren. Orange-bronze, late, Delphine Dodge, mid- season pink, S2.00 per doz.. S15 00 per 100. A. N. PIERSON. INC. - CROMWELL, CONN CHRYSANTHEMUMS— Discard your old Mid- season varieties" of White, Pink and Yellow Anem- ones. Our two new ones are the nearest to perfec- tion obtainable. Blanche (White). Emma (Pink), Elizabeth (Yellow). Also Alex. Guttman. (Dinda), the beat early lavender-pink in the market. Stock plants now ready. 75c. each, $7.50 per doz.. and $50.00 per 100. Photo on request. Frank Dinda, Farmingdale, L. I., or Guttman & Raynor. Inc., 101 W. 2Sth St.. New York City. CHRYSANTHEMUMS— Stock plants. October Frost, $10.00. Smith's Advance, Golden Glow, Chrysolora. Smith's Ideal, Pacific Supreme, Mc- Neice, White Bonnaffon, Yellow Bonnaffon, Maud Dean, Pink Chieftain, Ilaverford. Appleton, Chas. Razer. Pompons — Mrs. Lappi, Lula, Baby Margaret, Yellow Baby, King Philip, Diana, Fairy Queen, S5.00 per 100. Cash. Colonial Greenhouses, Lin- wood, P. 0-, N. J. CHRYSANTHEMUM STOCK PLANTS White Ivory Chieftain Pink Ivory G. Wedding Maud Dean Helen Frick Yellow Bonnaffon Jeanne Nonin $4.00 per 100. WASHINGTON FLORAL CO., WASHINGTON. PA^ STOCK PLANTS— October Frost, Pacific Su- ■ preme, 84,00 per 100. Alice Papworth, pure white, from 9 to 12 good flowers to plant, $6.00 per 100. A. F. Johnson, Springfield Gardens, 1. I.. N. Y. CHRYSANTHEMUM STOCK PLANTS— Bon- naffon and Pompons, Quinobi, Source d'Or, Diana, Klondyke and Baby, $3.00 per 100. White Bros., Medina, N. Y. CHRVSANTHEMU.MS—Rootedcuttingsof Gold- en Queen and Marigold, both extra fine bloomers, $2.50 per 100, S-'2..30 per 1000. Cash. J. P. Siebold, Wholesale grower, Lancaster. Pa. CINERARIAS CINERARI,\S— Fine. 3-in . $4,00 per 100. Cash. J. W, Miller. .Shirenianstown. Pa. CLEMATIS __^ CLEMATIS — Pot grown, 40 varieties, large stock, 1 and 2 years in pots. From $6.00 to $10.00 per 100. Guldemond Bros., Boskoop, Holland. CBOTONS CROTONS— From 3-in. pots, 8 to 10-in. high in 8 varieties, $15.00 per 100; from 2ii^-in. pots, Id 10 varieties, ( 5.00 per 100. B. M. Wichera & Co., Gretna, La. CYCLAMEN CYCLAMEN — Gig., finest strain, mostly pink and salmon, 5-in., 35c. and 50c.; G-in., 60c. and 75c. Excellent full-grown stock, 4-in., ready about Oct. 20th. Ernest Rober, 716 Ridge Ave., Wil- mette. 111. DAHLIAS DAHLIAS — Largest assortment of Cactus, Peony- flowered and Decorative. Pompon and new dwarf Peony-flowered Dahlias. Our new list con- tains a great many novelties and improvements, and will be sent frfe on application. Please write to Gt, Van Waveren & Kruijff, cr. Maltus & Ware, 14 Stone St., New York City. DAH1--IAS — Large, field-grown clumps. Sylvia, Jack Rose, Red Hussar, Black Beauty, Blue Oben and other varieties. Extra large tubers, $4.00 per 100, $.15.00 per 1000. Hatboro Flower and Fruit Farms, Hatboro, Pa. DAHLIAS — Rare.ot and best to close out on ac- count of lease expiring, 320 varieties. Send fo- list. Fort Recovery Dahlia Gardens, Fort Rei covery, Ohio. DAHLIAS — Field-growD clumps for Fall or Spring delivery. All leading varieties. Write for price list. Van Kirk Floral Co., Atco, N. J. DAISIES DAISIES— 2 Vi-inch 100 1000 Boston Yellow $7.00 $60.00 Boston Yellow, 4-in 15.00 120.00 Marguerites 6.00 50 00 Mrs. Saunders 4.00 35.00 Giant White 4.00 35.00 Our New Plant Bulletin now ready. Send for a copy. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. D.\ISIES — True Boston Yellow, selected strain, rooted cuttings. $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000; 2»JS— Elegantiasima for 6-in. pots, $25.03 per 100; t^mall. $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. Burgevin Greenhouses, Port Chester, N. Y. FERNS— Boston, Roosevelt, Scotti, Scholzeli; Whitman! and others, see display adv., page 16. Anglin & Walsh Co., Williamsbridge, N. Y. GERANIUMS GERANIUMS STANDARD VARIETIES We strongly advise ordering early, as the usual ahortage of standard varieties will be greater this year than ever before. 2 inch Rose 3 inch Pota Standard Double 100 1000 100 1000 Maryland fiery red $3 $25 $4 $35 Alphonse Ricard bright vermil- ion 3 25 4 35 Beaute Poitevine pretty shade of shrimp 3 25 4 35 Berthede Presily silver rose pink 3 25 4 35 Jean Viaud bright shade of mauve rose 3 25 4 35 La Favorite finest pure white... 3 25 4 35 Castellane soft crimson 3 25 4 35 Miss F. Perkins deep rose 3 25 4 35 Mme. Buchner snow white 3 25 4 35 S. A. Nutt deep crimson 3 25 4 35 Merry Widow deep salmon, very fine 3 25 4 35 Abbie Schaeffer crimson scarlet. 3 25 4 35 Double Dryden crimson, white center 3 25 4 35 Edmond Blanc carmine, white center 3 25 4 35 Fleuve Blanc pure white 3 25 4 35 Single Mrs. E.G. Hill soft light salmon 4 30 5 40 Eugene Sue russet orange 3 25 4 35 Feuer brillinat crimson red 3 25 4 35 Nuit Poitevine rosy purple.'.. . . 3 25 4 35 Snowdrop pure white 3 25 4 35 Ivy-leaved Varieties Alliance delicate white lilac. .. . 3 25 4 35 Mme. Tribaut clear rosy pink. . 3 25 4 35 Rycroft's Surprise clear rose 3 25 4 35 Caesar Franck rich crimson when in bud resembles crim- son rambler rose 4 30 6 40 Mrs Banks pleasing shade of blush white 3 25 4 35 Variegated Foliage Varieties Mountain of Snow light green foliage, single scarlet flower. . 4 30 5 40 Mme. Salleroi bright green leaves edged white 4 30 5 40 Silver Leaf S. A. Nutt crimson scarlet Sower, green foliage, edged white 4 30 5 40 Scented-leaved Varieties Rose rose scented 3 25 4 35 Balm upper petals light lilac. . . 4 30 5 40 Lemon lemon scented 3 25 4 35 Quercifohum beautiful oak leaved foliage 3 25 4 35 SPECIAL QUOTATIONS on large quantities. We much prefer selling pot plants only believing that they are a better investment for the pur- chaser, but we will sell rooted cuttings of the standard varieties where desired. Our new Plant Bulletin now ready. Send for a copy. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa GERANIUMS— S. A. Nutt, 3 in., nice plants, $4.00 per 100, 2K^ in., nice plants. $2.50 per 100, $22.50 per 1000; Grant, 2^4 in., $2.50 per 100; Mad. Salleroi or Silver Leaf, 21-4 in., nice plants, $2.00 per 100. Hopkins The Florist. 117 Main St., Brattlc- boro, \t. GERANIUMS Alphonse Ricard and Beaute Poitevine, January delivery. Best quality plants, 2>i-in. pots, $3.00 per 100. $27.50 per 1000. A. N. PIERSON, IN'C. - CROMWELL, CONN. GERANIUMS — Rooted Cuttings of double Gen. Grant, scarlet; Mme. Buchner, double White, mixed Reds, also mixed Pinks; all standard bedding sorts. Rose Geraniura $1.50 per 100, $12.60 per 1000 for cash. Manuetto Hill Nurseries, Hicksvule, N. Y. GERANIUMS — Guaranteed. See display ad. AIb«^ M. Herr, Lancaatw, Fa. Continned to Next Colunui STOCKJFOR^ALE^ GERANIUMS — Rooted cuttings for immediate or later delivery. S. A. Nutt, Ricard, Poitevine, Buchner, J. Viaud, Grant and others, $15.00 per 1000. 2>i-in. of above varieties, S25.00 per 1000. Send in your orders for quotations for later delivery. Roman J. Irwin, 108 W, 28th St., N. Y. GERANIUMS— Rooted cuttings, Ricard and Poitevine, $15.00 per 100: Nutt. Buchner, and Perkins, $12.00 per 1000. 2in. Nutt, Poitevine and Perkins, $18.50 per 1000. J. B. Braun, Hights- town, N. J. GERANIUMS— Ricard, PoiteWnc, Nutt, Grant, Viaud, Oberle, rooted cuttings, $15.00 per 1000. John C. Daly, 1510 Hackensack Plank Rd., North Bergen, N. J. GERANIUMS— Rooted Cuttings. Ricard, Nutt, Poitevine, Buchner, 816,00 per 1000. Cash with order, please. Cuttings ready in October. A. D Scheinfield. Secaucus. N. J. GEHANIUM.f— S, A, Nutt, Grant, Buchner, Trego. $7,00 per 1000. unrooted: rooted cuttings, $12,00 per 1000, All top <^uttings, fine stock. Cash. lioss Bros,, n-j B.iis. I'n, GERANIUMS— Rooted Cuttings. Nutt, Buchner, $1,25 per 100: Ricard. Poitevine. $1.50 per 100, Cash. Jas. A. Reynolds, Brunswick rd., Troy, N. Y GERANIUMS— Rooted oattings, Nutt, Ricard. Poitevine. $15,00 per lOUO. Cash. McMillan & Sons, Hudson Heights. N. J. GERANIUMS— S, A. Nutt and Poiteviiir. 2'/i in., $2.50 per 100. Cash. Geo. Miline, Winchester, Mass. GERANIUMS— S, A, Nutt rooted cuttings' $10.00 per 1000, J. J. Kelley, 244 Broad St.' Valley Falls, R. I. GERANIUMS— Mme, Salleroi, fine 2-in„ $2,50 per 100. Cash. M. S. Etter. SliircinanstoNvn. Pa. GLASIOri Home Grown Bulbs Ist iIm 2d size per 1000 per 1000 Ameriea.pink $12.00 $8 00 Augusta, white 12.00 8.00 Klondyke, yellow IS.OO 9.00 Brenchleyensis, scarlet *^?P oSS Mrs. F. King, scarlet 12 "0 8,00 Baron Hulot. blue 15.00 Halley, salmon pink 18.00 Independence, rose pink ^^-^ 1,-XX Taconic, clear pink 1| 00 15 00 Victory, red 18.00 14.00 Shakespeare, white x^ J^ Sulphur King, yellow '95x2 Peace, white "O.OO Niagara, yellow „„ nli Princeps, scarlet 2000 Panama, rose pink 40.00 Rochester White ■ .... ^, 35.00 Our new Plant Bulletin now ready. Send for a copy S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO.,. 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. GLADIOLUS— 5000 IJ-i-in. to 2-in., job lot, many named sorts, mixed $7.00; 5000 I'A-m. to 2;4-in. Groil's Hybrids, $10.00: Halley, $11.00; Baron Hulot, $11.00; American, Sll.OO: Europa, $25.00; Rochester White, $25.00; Panama, $25.00: all IJi-in. to 2-in. Price per 1000. C. S. Tait, Brunswick, Ga. . FORCING GLADIOLUS America, Augusta, Brenchleyensis and Pink Beauty.in 2-in., IH-in. and 1-in. Cropahort. Last year's customers so pleased we are nearly booked up. Spmal Offer (while they last), 2500 l^ in., your selection, for $20.00. Cash lAith order. „ ,, , GEO. P BUCK & SON, COLLINOSWOOD, N. J. GLADIOLI— Crystal White. The best white up to date for florists' use. A variety which every- body can grow; good, healthy, vigorous and proUflo. Give it a trial. Now oBered for the hrat time, Istsize bulbs, $15,00 per 100, $120 00 per 1000. Herman H. Baer. New Hyde Park, L. I., N. Y. ELM HILL GLADIOLI Send for Wholesale Price List. Large stock ol America, Mrs. King, Augusta, ^'°^<^'i,B?''S'i'f^ AUSTIN-COLEMAN CO. WAYLAND, OHIO GLADIOLUS BULBS FOR FALL DELIVERY— Large stock of America, Augusta, Mrs. FranoM King The leading florisU' sorts, also many others. Write for prices. N. Leon Wintzer, West Grove, Pa. GLADIOLUS BULBS— America, Mrs. Francis King, and Augusta; drst and second sizes. Write for prices. Wood & Healy, Hamroonton^^jP^_ GLADIOLUS AND CANNA ROOTS— See full list on page 16. Anglin & Walsh Co., Wilhams- bridge, N. Y. __ HYDRANGEAS HYDRANGEAS Best French varieties, extra fine, strong, fleld- grown plants, two and three years old: Avalanche, Bouquet Rose, La Lorraine, Mme. Emil MouiUiere Mouselline, Souv. de Mme Chautard. Froni 100 to 500 in each size of each kind. Price $20 andSJO per 100. F. O. B. West Grove. Aleo smaller grades at less price. ,„^ „^ THE CONARD cfe JONES CO. WEST GROVE, L2.' HYDRANGEAS— 3)^-in. pots, $6.00 per 100. Single stem plants, set with good plump Oower buds. Gen. de Vibraye, La Lorraine, Lilie MouU- liere, Mme. Maurice Hamar, Mme. Emil Mouil- liere, Otaksa and Radiant. Jackson & Perkins (^., Newark, N. Y. ' _^_ HYDRANGEA— OUksa, 3-in., pot», $5.00 per 100. Flowering sizes, pot grown, 2So. to 60o. each. Henry Smith, cor. Monroe 4 Division Aye»., Grand Rapids, Mion. Continued to Next Page 50 The Florists' Exchange STOCK FOR SALE KAUOIA KALMIA — Latifolia, with flower buds; 12 inches, $10; 15 inches. $12: 18 inches. $14; 24 inches, tl8 per 100. Guldemond Bros., Boskoop. Holland. MYRTLE MYRTLE — Myrtus Communis. Write for prices. John C. Daly, 1510 Hackensack Flank Rd., North Bergen, N. J. PAIIDANUS PANDANU8 VEITCHII— For a few days only will make special low price for cash with order. Sise for 2H->n. pots, $4.60 per 100. Sise for 3 -in. pots, 6.00 per 100. Size for 4 -in. pots, 8.00 per 100. Sise for 6 -in. pots, 12.00 per 100. Best pot-gown, nicely variegated, 3-in. potfl, $10.00 per 100. FandanuB suokers, $2.00 and $4.00 per 100. J. J. Soar, Little River, Fla. PANSIES PANSY PLANTS— With bud and bloom, eitra fine stock, large flowers, none better, $1.00 per 100; smaller plants, 84 00 per 1000. Try them please. C. S. Tait, Brunswick, Ga. PEONTBS PEONIES— The money makers. Send for oor list. C. Betsoher. Dover, Ohio. PETUNIAS DOUBLE PETUNIAS 18 varieties, 2l4-m. pots, $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000; 3-in., $9.00 per 100, $85.00 per 1000. Order now and you can work up a good stock for early Spring sales. Our New Plant Bulletin now ready. Send for a copy. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia Pa PRIMUI.AS PRIMULA 100 1000 M&lacoides, ZH-in $4.00 $35.00 Malacoides, 3-in 7.00 60.00 Obconica, 2 J^-in 5.00 40.00 Obconica, 3-in 7.00 60.00 Obconica 4-in 15.00 Chinensis, 2^-in 4.00 6.00 Polyanthus, hardy red, white and yel- low, 2^^-in 5.00 40.00 Hardy English Primula, Elatior, 3-in. .10.00 90.00 Our new Flant Bulletin now ready. Send for a copy S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. PRIMULA — Malacoides, 3-in., $6.00 per 100; Malacoides, 4-in. $10.00 per 100; Chinensis, 2)i-in., $3 00 per 100. Ernest Rober, 716 Ridge Ave., Wilmette, III. PRIMULA MALACOIDES— Extra fine, heavy plants from 2-in. pots, $2.00 per 100, $18.00 per 1000. L. & M. Miller, Pitman, N. J. PRIMROSE— Miller's Giant Obconica, fine, 3-in. plants, $4.00. Cash. J. W. Miller, Shiremans- town. Fa. PRIVET PRIVET— California, 2 yr., strong, 3 to 4 ft., $4.00 per 100; 2H to 3 ft., 6 or more branches, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000; 2-3 ft., 4 or more branches, $2.50 per 100, $17.50 per 1000; 18-24 in., 3 or more branches, $2.00 per 100, $12.00 pei 1000; 12-18 In., branched, $1.50 per 100, $8.00 per 1000. Ibota, 2-3 ft., well branched, $4.00 per 100. $30,00 per 1000; 18-24 in., $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. Amoor River (perfectly hardy). All 2^yr., strong, well graded stock, packed free. Chas. Black, Hightstown, N. J. RHODODENDRONS RHODODENDRONS— Hardy and forcing varie- ties, well set, 18 inches, $18.00; 18-24 inches, $24.00 per 100. Ponticum, 15-18 inches high, 12 inches through, $70.00 per 1000. Guldemond Bros., Boskoop, Holland. ROSES Without a doubt Rose Plants will be scarce this season. But we will have them for you if you order early. Send for a copy of our new Plant Bulletin. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO. 1608-1620 Ludlow St. Philadelphia, Pa. SELECTED FORCING GRADE ROSES Climbers, extra strong. $15.00 per 100. Excelsa (Red Dorothy Perkins), Crimson Rambler, Ameri- can Pillar, Dorothy Perkins, Climtaing American Beauty, Lady Gay. Baby Roses, $15.00 per 100, except as noted. Jessie, Orleans, Baby Rambler, Mrs. Cutbush, Ellen Poulsen, Echo (flower like Tausendschon, extra fine), $18.00 per 100. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, N. Y. Continued to Next Colnmn ^TOCK^FOR SAl^ ROSES ROSES — Roaa Rugosa stems, 5-G ft., atraight and Btout, well graded, girth 3^-5 cm. on IH ft., $30.00 per 1000. Guldemond Bros., BoBkoop. Holland. . 500,000 Field Grown Own Root Roses See Page 788, Vol. 42, No. 15 WESTERN ROSE CO.. PASADENA. CAL. 2H- and 4-in. pots. Field-grown to pot 5- to 6-in. Leedle Co., Erpert Rose Growere. Springfield. O. SEEDS SALVIA ZURICH S3. 50 per oz. S40,00 per lb. Well cleaned seed. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO. 1608-1620 Ludlow St. Philadelphia, Pa. WINTER Orchid-flowering Sweet Pea Seed at reduced prices: Pink and White Orchid, White Orchid, Mrs. A. A. Sackh, Orchid Beauty, Miss Fl. Fabing, Lavender Orchid. All at 50c. per oz., $5.00 per lb. Florists' Orchid Mixture. $4 00 per lb. Late Spencers, any separate color. 30c. per oz., $2.50 per lb. Ask for price list for other varieties. Ant. C. Zvolanek, Lompoc, California. SNAPDRAGONS SNAPDRAGONS 100 1000 Ramsburg's Silver Pink, 2J^-inch. . .$5.00 $40.00 Phelp's White, 2H-inoh S.OO 40.00 Phelps' Yellow, yellow 5,00 40.00 Giant Yellow, 2^-inch 5.00 40.00 Nelrose, 2H-inoh 6.00 40.00 Keystone, 21.2-inch 5.00 40.00 Keystone, 3-inch 8.00 75.00 Our new Plant Bulletin now ready for mailing. Do you want a copy ? S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO. 1608-1620 Ludlow St. Philadelphia, Pa. SNAPDRAGONS— Silver Pink, Phelp's White and Yellow, 2M-in., S4.50 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. Keystone, 2>i-in., $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000. Do not fail to order a packet of our New Key- stone Snapdragon Seed, clear pink and an all Winter bloomer, $1.00 per pkt. S. S. SKIDELSKY & CO., 1004 Lincohi BIdg., PHILADELPHIA, PA. SNAPDRAGONS— 250 Silver Pink, 2K in., $3.00 per 100; 500 Giant White, 2}^, in., $3.00 per 100; 300 Nelrose, 2;.^-in., 3.00 per 100. Pinched and well branched, while they last. J. T. Heal, Beverly, N.J. SNAPDRAGONS — Silver Pink, Phelp's White and Nelrose, 2Ji in., $3.50 per 100. Mixed colors, 2K in., $2.50 per 100. Cash. Geo. Milne, Winchester. Mass. SNAPDRAGONS— Buxton's, Silver Pink, 2M in., S3.00 per 100; Ramsburg's Pink, 21.4 in., S3.00 per 100; Nelrose, 2'yi in., $3.00 per 100. Hopkins, The Florist, 117 Main St., Brattleboro, Vt. SNAPDRAGONS — Silver Pink, heavy and branched, 2H-in., 84.00 per 100; 2-in., $3.00 per 100. Giant White, 2Ji-in., $3.00 per 100. James T. Heal, Beveriy, N. J. SNAPDRAGONS— Silver Pink; fine, well-branched 2H-in. seedlings, $3.50 per 100. Marshall Ave. Greenhouses, Lowell, Mass. SNAPDRAGON- Ramsburg's Silver Pink from seed, pinched back, well branched, 2 in., $2.50 per 100. C. C. Breece, Delaware, Ohio. STOCKS STOCKS— P. Alice, Alexandria and Nice, 2)4 -in., $2.00 per 100. H. J. Rolfe, Hammonton, N. J. VINCAS VINCAS 2Jf-in., $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. Our New Plant Bulletin now ready. Send for a copy. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Fa. VINCAS— Rooted Cuttings now ready, $"..00 per 100. Cash with order. Sample free. W. W. Day & Son, Port Byron. N. Y. MISCELLANEOUS STOCK PELARGONIUMS— Easter Greeting, Lucy Becker 2 in., $5.00 per 100; 3 in., $6,00 per 100. Myr- tus Communis, German Myrtle, $3, S5. and $8 per 100. English Ivy, ready for 4-in. and 5-in. pots, strong and bushy, 3-4 ft. long, no trash, $7.00 per 100. Cash please. Fred'k. Holtke, cor. Broad & Sth St.. Carlstadt, N. J. VEGETABLE PLANTS TWO VERY PROFITABLE WINTER CROPS Large Rhubarb and Asparagus Roots for forcing in cellar or greenhouse during Winter. These popular and delicious vegetables are easily and quickly grown, and as they sell for very high prices in the Winter, they can be grown very profitably even on a small scale. Asparagus sells readily in the Winter for 50c. per bunch of six stalks. Rhuburb roots, forcing size, 90c. per 12. S4.50 per 100. Asparagus, roots. 3.vr., $1.10 per 100, $6.00 per 1000. Directions for growing sent free with each order. Harry P. Squires, Good Ground, N. Y. LETTUCE PLANTS— Big Boston, strong trans- planted, $4.00 per 1000. Cash. Floral Hill Gardens. Chatham. N. J. Continned to Next Column STOCl^JPOR^ALE VEGETABLE PLANTS RHUBARB ROOTS— 3 yr. old clumps for forcing, $1.00 per doz., S5.00 per 100. Colored leaflet free. W. N. Scarf?, New Carlisle, Ohio. TRANSPLANTED Grand Rapids Lettuce, $2.50 per 1000. H. J. Rolfe, Hammonton, N. J. TOR SAL^^R^RENT^ FOR SALE — Retail florist and seed business, best section of Queens Co., established 11 years. Two story brick building, consisting of store and 7 liv- ing rooms, cellar and every improvement. Store fitted and stocked. Greenhouse 40x16, perfect condition, stocked. Sash and coldframes. Easter bulbs planted. Business increasing every year, books to show. Price 38500. This is an oppor- tunity for some one with S3000 or S4000 cash. Address F. A., care The Florists' Exchange. FOR SALE — A retail florists business in Con- necticut, where everything grown is retailed. This is a chance of a lifetime and only S2500 to S5000 cash required. Yearly profits, .'53000 easily. Ad- dress K. F., care The Florists' Exchange. FOR SALE — One of Jersey City's oldest and best flower stores. Sales about SIO.OOO yearly. Ex- cellent reason for selling. For particulars address K. H., care The Florists' Exchange. SUNDRIES FOR SALE SASH STANDARD HOTBED SASH, with cross bar, 85c. each; lots of 25 and over, 80c. each. Satis- faction guaranteed or money refunded. Glass, 6x8, 8x10, 10x12, or 10x14, $1.90 per box ofiSO sq. ft. C. N. Robinson ,4 Bro., Dept. 25, Balti- more, Md. SPHAGNUM MOSS SPHAGNUM MOSS— 10 bbl, bale, $2.20, 5 bale, $9.50; 5 bbl. bale S1.25, 5 bale, $5.00; 1 bbl. bale 50c., 6 bale $2.00. Burlapped 30c. extra. Jersey Peat, 65c. bag. Cash 5c. less. Jos..a.H. Paul. Box 156, Manawhawkin, N. J. SPHAGNUM, 10-bbl. bale, $2,00, 6 bales, $11,50. Green bunch Moss, 70c. bag. Cash. Manahawkin Moss & Peat Co., Box V., Manahawkin, N. J. SPHAGNUM MOSS— 100-bbl. bale, green buncb moss, $1.00 per bbl. 5c. per bale off for^cash. M. L. Cranmer, Mayetta, N. J. TOBACCO STEMS SUNDRIES FOR SALE FOR SALE— SECOND-HAND PIPE, threaded and coupled; ready for use, 1-in., 3o.; 1^-in. 4c,; IM-in., 5o.; 2-in., 6c. per ft. 1-in. SECOND-HAND GALVANIZED, 6o. PECKY CYPRESS, $17.00 and up per thousand sq. ft. Metropolitan Material Co., 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. FOR SALE— An Ideal Premier Boiler No. C015, 650 sq. ft. radiation, either steam or water; used four months only, like new. Worth $100, first check for $45 takes it. Dean Ferns, Peekskill, N. Y OARNATIOM ST&PI£S SUPERIOR CARNATION STAPLES — Beat staple on the market, 35c. per 1000; 3000 for $1.00. Postage paid. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 264 Randolph St., Detroit, Mich. GLASS GLASS— 6x8, 8x10, 10x12, 10x14, $1.90 per box. Other sizes at factory prices. C. N. Robinson, & Bro., Dept. 25, Baltimore, Md. ICE BOX FOR SALE — Florists' Ice Box in first class condi- tion. Write only. Douglas, 123 Ainslie St., Brooklyn, N, Y, LABELS FRESH TOBACCO STEMS— In bales, 200 Ibe. $2.00; 500 lbs., $4.00; 1000 lbs., $7.00; ton. $13.00. Also Dust. Scharfl Bros., Florists, Van Wert, Ohio. MISCELLANEOUS WANTS WANTED TO RENT—About 15,000 sq. ft. glass and a few acres of land near New York, reasonable Erice. State terms at once. Address Rudolf eyderhelm, 24 Main St.. Tarrytown, N. Y. Holiday Greetings We have received New Year greeting cards from R. W. Clucas, manager of the Palisades Nursery, Sparkill, N. Y., Julius A. Peterson, Cincinnati, and John Young, New York. We reciprocate their good wishes. J. F. Ammann, president of the Ameri- can Carnation Society, has sent a New Year greeting to each member of hia society, hoping for a prosperous and happy year, and asking that the members attend the exhibition and meeting of the society at Indianapolis on Jan. 31 and Feb. 1 next. LABELS Patent Paper I abela, just the thing for all trees, shrubs, Roses, etc. Much cheaper than wood. Plain or printed. Send for sample. Ohio Nursery Co,. 141 West Third St.. Elyria. Ohio. PRINTING CATALOGUES, PRICE LISTS. CIRCULARS LETTERHEADS, envelopes, calendars, ship- ping tags, and all kinds of high grade printing in black or colors, for florists, nurserymen and seeds- men. Large issues of catalogues a specialty. Samples and prices sent free. Harry P. Squires, GoodlGround.'N.'Y. ^___ Continned to Next Colnmm Publications Received OfQce of UarbetB and Bural Org'aniza- tion, U. S. Dept. of Agri. Report of the Chief; devoted to a report of the bureau for 1916; 30 pages. Corn G-ro\ving' Under Droughty Con- ditions; Farmers' Bulletin 773, Dec. 1916, U. S. Dept. of Agri.; 24 pages, illustrated. How to Attract Birds in Northwestern United States; Farmers' Bulletin 760, U. S. Dept. of Agri., Oct. 16, 1916; 12 pages, illustrated. Sug'ar Beet Nematode, Control of; Farmers' Bulletin 772, U. S. Dept. of Agri., Dec, 1916; 20 pages, illustrated. 17. S. Grain Standards Act, and Flant Qnarantine Act are the topics respec- tively of Service and Regulatory An- nouncements, U. S. Dept. of Agri. No. 11, issued Dec. 21, 1916, and No. 34, Novem- ber, 1916, issued Dec. 19, 1916. The first bulletin goes into the matter of inspection, with a list of inspectors; the second ad- vises concerning the several quarantines in force. These bulletins are 5c. per copy. GODFREY ASCHMANN'S Wholesale Price List of Blooming and Foliage Plants 4-in. pots, 15c.; 5-in. 5-in. pots, 20r.; 4-in. BEGONIA Luminosa. pots, 25c. PRIMULA Obconica. pots, 10c. KENTIA Belmoreana, 4-in, pots, 40c.; 5-in. Eots, 16- to 18-in. high, 75c.; 6-in. pots 22-in. igh, Sl.OO; 6-in. pots, 24- to 26-in. high, S1.25; 7-in. oots, 28- to 30-in. high. SI. 50. KENTIA For steriana. 4-in. pots 40c,;5H-in. pots, 22-in. high 75c.; 6-in. pots, 26-in. high, Sl.OO; 6-in. pots. 30-in. high, $1,25; 6-in. pots, 32-in. high, 31.50; 7-in. pots, 38-in. high, $2.00; 7-in. pots. 4a-in. high, S2.50. Made up KENTIA Forsteriana. 9-in. green tubs, 4J^2 ft. high, S6,00 each. ARECA lutescens. Made up, 3 ft. high, 6-in. pots, Sl-50 each. COCOS Weddelliana. 3-in. pots. 15c. each. ASPIDISTRAS Variegated. 5H-in. pots. SI. 25 each, green leaved; 5>2-in. pots, $1.00 each. ARAUCARIA Excelsa. Small plants. 60c. ARAUCARIA Robusta Compacta. 6-in. pots, $2.00 each. ARAUCARIA Glauca. Specimen, $2.50 each. PANDANUS Veitchii. 6-in. pots, 85c. FERNS. All pot-grown, such as Scottii. Teddy Jr. and Whitman!. 5J^-in, pots, 35c.; 6-in., heavy, 50c.; 7-in., 75c. Boston Ferns, 7-in,, extra hea\'y. 75c. HOLLY FERNS. 4-in.. 15c. SMALL FERNS FOR DISHES. 2!4-in. pots, $4.00 per 100; 3-in, pots, $6.00.per 100. ASPARAGUS Plumosus. 4-in. pots, 12o.; 3-in. pots, 6c. ASPARAGUS Sprengcri. 4-in. pots, lOc; 3-in, pots, 5c.; 2'-2-in. pots. S3 00 per 100. CINERARIA Hybrids. 3-in. pots, strong. $6.00 per 100. AZALEAS. For Easter Forcing, such as Mad. Van der Cruyssen, Vervjeneana, Verv£eneana alba and Jolin Llewellyn. 65c., 75c., Sl.OO, S1.25 and S1.50 each. RHODODENDRONS. Full of buds, such as Catawbiense. John Walter, Kate Water- er, $1,00 and SI. 25. Pink Perle. $1.50 and $2.00. HYDRANGEAS. For Easter Forcing, both French and Otaksa, pot-grown, 5-in. pots, 25c.; 6-in., 35c. and 50c. LILIUM Giganteum. 4-in. pots, started, 20c. Cash with order, please. When ordering, please state if plants are to be shipped in or out of pots. Godfrey Aschmann, 'Fomd"'p?ant/ 1012 West Ontario Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. When ordering, pleaee mentloa Tb« BxchuiBs ....,...„ The Florists' Exchange s, 1 THERE IS M/^ CI TOCTlT'l TTC i JNO bUBolllUlt. 1 FOR = Advance Ventilating Apparatus and Greenhouse Fittings 1 ^M • u Don are a MUUDAINIJO or norists buy wtiat tney require in this line from us. There is certainly a reason, 't you think it would pay to investigate? We ilways willing to explain. 1 1 'M Just think for a moment about the numerous places around your plant where a neat fitting would improve the appearance of your plant 50% to 1 OO^^o. There are circumstances of this particular type in every green- house plant. Any one of your employees could at- tach the part if you had it. 1 1 ] Now, while you are ooking around, make a memo- randum of these places and what you need. Send the list to us and we will see that the material is immediately sent forward. WT 1 .1 . .1 £ ^ .^ 1 .1 1 1 we Know uiai inese lacis aie true, aiiu me sooner 1 you install these fittings, the better for you and your products. Understand 1 that no big expense is attached to making these so-called repairs. 1 1 It would be well to have one of our catalogs before you when making 1 this memorandum. Write for one today. It is free from 1 ADVANCE COMPANY 1 RICHMOND INDIANA 1 1 i 1 Hllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllilllllllllllllllillllllllllllllli^^ mill 1 iiiiiiiiii 1 iiiiuiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiini 52 The Florists' Exchange January 6, 1917. I r It. I i i i < The sash closes against a steel angle sill. not on top of a wooden one. It swings up right to the T-Bar division piece, between ends of the sash. Here is the first really successful counter- balanced gear. Runs up as easy as it runs down. Note that the galvanized drip gutter is separate from the eave; not part of it. It's been tried both ways and we have proved that this way is the best way. Some Construction Odds and Ends Worth Knowing About TAKE our handling of the side ventilating sash on the Iron Frame house. Instead of closing it down on top of a wooden sill, that in spite of anything that you can do will swell, causing the sash to stick ; we close it against the edge of an angle iron. Any swelling; freezing; or sagging, makes no difference with its easy working. Always it opens and closes without sticking. Then, another thing; instead of using a cypress piece between the runs of sash we use a T-bar against which the sash fit on either side of the metal division. Now take the post. It is guaranteed Wrought Iron secured to the steel raf- ters by double gusset plates. The gal- vanized angle iron eave plate is equipped with a U-shaped drip gutter. Being independent of the eave itself, the clogging objection of a combined eave and drip gutter is overcome. Like the eave plate, the drip gutter is also gal- vanized. And so, if we could sit down with you and point out, point by point, the superior points in our construction, you would be surprised to find out in how many important ways it differs so differ- ently from other constructions. Differences that many times over make up any difference in cost. E^ The center door lifts out. The doors on both sides are hinged to the side posts which fit against the gable rafters. When you make up your mind you want a house of Everlasting Lasting- ness, then let's get together and talk things over. SALES OFFICES: NEW YORK BOSTON 42nd Street BIdg. Tremont Bldg. PHILADELPHIA CHICAGO Wldener Bldg. Rookery Bldg. Builders of Greenhouses and Conservatories FACTORIES— Irvington, N. Y. De» Plaines. 111. St. Catharine.. Canada SALES OFFICES : ROCHESTER CLEVELAND Granite Bldg. Swetland Bldg. TORONTO MONTREAL Royal Bank Bldg. Transportation Bids. ^ ^ ^ ^ mil mil ^ ^ ^ ^ Wlien ordering, pleue mention Hie Exchange A WEEKLY TRADE MEDIUM FOR FLORISTS, SEEDSMEN. NURSERYMEN AND THE ALLIED INDUSTRIES CHICAGO Western Office 143 North Wabash Ave. Vol. XLIII. No. 2 JANUARY 13, 1917 Per Annum $1.50 I Home Office I 438 to 44S W. 37th St. NEW YORK List of Surplus Stock at Reduced Prices DUTCH HYACINTHS Strlrtiv First Size, or Eshibltlon Bulbs: 600 Gigantra. 250 Koh-i-noor. 550 La Graniiesse. 40n General' Kohlcr, 500 Noble par Msrite. 2850 Gertrude. 675 L'Innocence. 400 Grand Monaniue. 200 Garri.-k. etc. »4 50 per 100. $35,00 per 1000. ■,„^ r^ . , ,f nn Second Size. Named: 650 Grand Maitre. 300 Cardinal Wiseman. 725 Gertrude 1600 LMnnooence. 050 Gigaotea. 950 La Grandesse. 500 Garrick, 500 Noble par Merite. etc, IJ.oO ^" Third"size ?Jamed: 250 Grand Monarque, 500 Sir Win, MansSeld, 450 Moreno, 1000 Gar- n-k, 550 La Victoire. 2200 Gertrude, etc, $2.50 per 100 $20,00 per 1000 ,.„ r, i, p j Separate Colors, SInftle: 1300 Rose. 2500 Pure White. 1500 Light Blue. 750 Dark Red, S75 Blush White, and 675 Dark Blue. $2,00 per 100. $16 00 per 1000 Miniature, Named: 1200 La Grandesse, 1300 L'Innocence. 1400 Gigantea. $1.50 pei 100. $12.50 per 1000. _ TULIPS 1000 Double Early 1000 1100 Pottebakker White.$13.50 Cottage, or May-flowerl_n« 2000 La Candeur $8.50 1250 Prince of Austria. ... 12.00 1750 Le Matador 15.00 4250 Rose Grisdelin 6.50 1000 Murillo 10.00 2500 Princess Helena 11.00 .■^OO Rubra Maiima 10,00 1000 Queen of Roses 15 00 1500 Sahator Rosa 11.00 8000 Extra Fine Miied . 6.00 1350 Tournesol. Red and Yellow 16.00 3000 Schoonord (White Murillo) 14.00 6500 Ejtra Fine Mixed. . . 6.50 Slnrile Early 2750 Cramoise Brilliant.. . 8.00 4500 Keizerskroon 12,50 8500 Le Reine 7,50 Darwin 750 Mr. Farncombe San- ders 14.00 1300 Massachusetts 14.00 950 Painted Lady U 50 2000 Pride of Haarlem 12 00 400 Prof. Francis Dar- win 12.50 900 Le Matel'as.'. . . ' 15.00 lOOO Finest Mixed 7,00 NARCISSUS 1000 35^)0 Emperor. doubie-nogeH b ilbs $17 00 l(yX) Emperor, firat-sired bjlbs 12 00 20»M1 Golden .Spur, dnui. Ip nosed bulbs - 21.00 1200 Princeps. ■\o\i\ 'e-noaed bulbs 9.00 2200 Victoria, do'.'bie-ooapd balbs 20.00 7500 Victoria, first-sized bulbs 11.00 1500 Barri coiiapifiius 7.00 1000 DUTCH IRIS Mixed $12.00 SPIR^A Gladstone, case of 100 clumps, $9.00, $1.25 per doz. Queen Alexandra, case of 100 clumps, $10,00; $1.50 per doz. 1000 950 Caledonia $9.00 400 Isabella (Blushing Bride) 9.00 1000 Picotee (Maiden'b Blush) 10 00 1000 Sweet Nancy S.OO 1000 Finest Mixed 8.00 Parrot 1000 Admiral of Constan- tinople 7.00 750 Lutea Major 7.00 750 Markgraf van Baden 7.00 900 Perfecta 7.00 1300 Finest Mixed 0.00 4000 Poetio'is ornatus. double-nosed. . . . 7.50 2500 Posticus • • ■ . S.50 4300 Vu2 Sinn. Double, double-nosed — 22 00 3000 Von 8ion, double, first-sized 14,00 DI ELYTRA Spectabills $1,25 per doz SOOOpfTlOO Lro ti; Now C^O over your Rose Houses carefully, and estimate the ^-^ plants you need for replanting this Spring, and place your order. Roses are going to be scarce. The Manetti situation is such that those who get it are fortunate, and the demand is far greater than the limited supply. We have sold over 100,000 grafted Roses in the last two weeks. We have 200,000 more to sell. There is considerable building contemplated. "Changing from Carnations to Roses" is a frequent explanation made when placing an order. If you are short at planting time, it will be your fault and not ours. The growing of grafted Roses is an industry in itself. At Cromwell the large quantity of Ro- ses grown for cut flowers makes it possible to get scions that are first class. We want your Rose Plant order, and we want to be able to say "yes" to your inquiry. Estimate your requirements, and write us. Do It Now IN THIS ISSUE F. R. PIERSON CO. TARRYTOWN, N. Y. "Hamburg Late White" CHRYSANTHEMUM Herbaceous Perennials for Cut Flowers Quarantine of J^ursery Stock Advertising Cut Flowers The Street Flower Seller Picture shown was taken Nov. 2'^ 191G, and will give a good idea of what "Hamburg Late White" looks like when grown to single stems and planted six inches each way. "Hamburg Late White" is pure white under all weather conditions, and is a sport of Maud Dean white, but has no trace of pink, as the original. The average grower of Chrysanthemums must have varieties which are easy to handle, and from which he can cut as near 100% of perfect blooms as possible. "Hamburg Late White" has been thrown for the last four years, and pro- duces a very high proportion of good llowers. It is not an exhibition va- riety, but for late white, one of the t)est for commercial purposes. It can be had in bloom the latter part of Xovend:)er, by taking an early bud. but by selecting later buds, most of the flowers are cut during December, and would advise to select a late bud, as the later buds come somewhat fuller, and by selecting late buds, flowers can be had as late as the middle of January. Keeping qualities are excellent, and where a light, graceful white flower is wanted. "Hamburg Late W'hite" cannot be surpassed. "Hamburg Late White" will be disseminated in the Spring of 1917. Plants will be ready March 1st, 1917, and all orders will be tilled in rotation. 100 1000 Rooted Cuttings $12.00 SIOO.OO 2-in. pots 15.00 125.00 A. N. PIERSON INC CROMWELL, CONN. Geraniums WM. F. KASTING CO. 568-570 Washington St. BUFFALO, N. Y. S. A. Nutt, Gen. Grant, Mme. Buchner, Jean Oberle, Abbie Schaffer, E. H. Trego, etc., $2.00 per 100, $1,S.50 per 1000 for 2-in.; S3.00 per 100, .$25.00 per 1000 for 3-in. We list several hiinilred varieties in an assortment that_ covers every class of Geraniums, single, semi-double, double, ivy-leaved, variegated foliage and scented, including such varieties as Rose, Nutmeg, Lemon, etc., $2.00 |)er 100 for 2-in., $3.00 per 100 (or 3-in. Novelties and new varieties up to .')0c. each. Miscellaneous Plants 2-in S2 00 per 100, $1.S.50 per 1000; :Mn., $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. ALYSSUM, Giant and Dwarf. ALTERNANTHERA, 10 varieties. AGERATUM, ti varieties. BEGONIAS, Luminosa, Vernon, Erfordii, Pfitzer's Triumph, Gracilis Rose. COLEUS, 10 \.irieties. CUPHEA. HARDY ENGLISH IVY. HELIOTROPE. LEMON VERBENAS. LANTANA, Id varieties. MOONVINES, White and Blue. PARLOR IVY. PETUNIAS, Double and Fringed, mixed colors. POMPON CHRY- SANTHEMUMS, large assortment. SALVIA Bonfire and Zurich. SWAINSONIA, White. ABUTILON Savitzi. 2-in., $3.00 per 100; 3-in., $-1.00 per 100. Ferns .$2.00 per doz., $1.5.00 per 100; 7-in., $0.00 per doz.; 8-in., Large specimen plants, 11 to 12-m. pots, from Boston, 4-in. •$1.00 each, .$0.00 per doz, $2.00 to $5.00 each. Rooted Cuttings COLEUS, 10 varieties, incliidin- Golden Bedder , HELIOTROPE, AGERATUM, Blue and White. T.'x . $5.00 per 1000. Ijy express not prepaid. Send for Catalogue. Cash with order. R. VINCENT, JR. & SONS CO., mil Verschaffeltii. per rloz., postpaid. WHITE MARSH MARYLAND 54 The Florists' Exchange Choice Florists^ Seed For Early Sowing .25 .25 Ageratum Mexicanum, Blue PerfeC' tion ' Ageratum Mexicanum, Dwarf Blue.. Ageratum Mexicanum, Dwarf White Ageratum Mexicanum, Mauve Beauty Alyssum, White Gem. The best va- riety Alyssum, Carpet of Snow Alyssum, Little Gem. Very dwarf.. Alyssum, Benthami. The old variety. Amaryllis Hippeastrum Hybrids. . . . Antirrhinums, Nelrose. Pink. 4 plrts., $1.00 Antirrhinum, Silver Pink 3 pkts., $2.75 1.00 Antirrhinum, Venus. Soft pink 3 pkts., 50c. .20 Antirrhinum, Coral Red. Strik- ing color ■ ■ . .25 Antirrhinum, Daybreak. Pink white throat 25 Antirrhinum, Firefly. Scarlet. .25 Antirrhinum, Lilacinum. Li- lac Antirrhinum, Luteum. Yellow. Antirrhinum, Queen Victoria. Pure white • '■ • -25 Antirrhinum, Int., Orange King. Orange 25 Antirrhinum, Pink Queen. Creamy pink 25 Asparagus plumosus nanus. Greenhouse grown $3.50 per 1000 seeds. Asparagus plumosus nanus. Californian grown $2.50 per 1000 seeds. Asparagus Sprengeri 75c. per 1000 seeds. Aster, Early Wonder, Lavender Aster, Early Wonder, Pink Aster, Early Wonder, White Aster, Carlson's Branching, Lavender Aster, Semple's Branching, Shell- Pink Aster, Vick's Branching, White Aster, Daybreak. Shell pink Aster, Purity. Pure white Aster, Violet King. Giant flowers Aster, Lady Roosevelt. Lovely pink. Begonia, Erfordii 5 pkts., $1.00 Begonia, Prima Donna.. 5 pkts., $1.00 Begonia, Vernon 5 pkts., $1.00 Begonia, Vernon grand, rosea 5 pkts., $1.00 Tr. pkt. Oz. Tr. pkt. Oz. Calendula, Lemon Queen $0.10 Calendula, Orange King .15 Calendula, Prince of Orange .10 Candytuft, Giant Hyacinth-Hd. White $0.25 1.00 Candytuft, Empress. Pure white 10 .35 Candytuft, White Rocket 10 .25 CelosialThompsoni.fCrimson 15 1.50 Celosia^Thompsoni, Golden Yellow. .15 1.50 CelosialThompsoni,|Pink 15 1.50 CelosiajThompsoni, Purple 15 1.50 Centaurea Candidissima. (Dusty T~i Miller) 25 2.50 Centaurea Gymnocarpa. Very tall... .10 .75 ).10 $0.75 .10 .30 .10 .30 .15 .75 .15 .75 .10 .50 .10 .30 .10 .15 .50 30 1.00 .50 ,00 ,00 ,00 00 ;.oo :.50 PETUNIA, BODDINGTON'S CENTURY PRIZE 25 3.00 Centaurea Cyanus, Double Blue $0.15 $0.75 ... .25 82.00 Cineraria Maritima 10 .30 ... .25 2.00 Cineraria Maritima Diamond. ....'.. .20 1.00 Cobea Scandens. Blue 10 .40 25 1.00 Cobea Scandens alba. White 15 1.00 Coleus, Rainbow Hybrids 50 ,25 1.00 Dracaena Australis. Broad foliage 25 .25 1.00 Dracaena Indivisa. Slender leaves 10 .40 .25 3.50 Grass, Pennisetum Longistylum 10 .50 .25 2.00 Grass, Pennisetum Ruppelianum 15 . .75 .25 2.00 Grevillea Robusta. (Silk Oat) 25 1.00 .25 5.00 Heliotrope, Lemoine's Giant 25 1.50 .25 Heliotrope, Regale. Very dwarf 25 2.00 .25 Lobelia, Crystal Palace. Dark blue.. .25 2.50 .25 Lobelia, Emperor William. Light p ■ blue 25 1.75 .25 S% DISCOUNT, CASH WITH ORDER Tr. Pkt. Lobelia, Gracilis. Trailing $0.15 I Lobelia, Speciosa. Dark blue, trailing .15 Mignonette, Boddington's Majesty... 1.00 Mignonette, Allen's Defiance 50 Mignonette, New York Market 50 Musa Ensetc.lOO seeds, 75c.; 1000 seeds, $5.00 Petunia, Double Fringed, Mixed. H pkt. 60c. 1.00 Petunia, Century Prize.. . H pkt. 60c. 1.00 Petunia, Ruffled Giants. 3 pk-ts. $1.25 .50 Petunia, Bar Harbor Beauty. Rose, splendid bedder 5 pkts. $1.00 .25 Petunia, Rosy Morn 5 pkts. 1.00 .25 Pyrethrum Aureum. (Golden Feather) 10 Pyrethrum Selaginoides. Bright golden 10 Salvia Clara Bedman. Scarlet, very tall 25 Salvia splendens. Bright scarlet .20 Salvia Zurich. Dwarf, scarlet. . .25 Shamrock, True Irish. J^lb. 3.00 .25 Smilax 15 Stevia Serrata 15 Stock, Ten Week, Brill'nt Rose .25 Stock, Ten Week, Crimson 25 Stock, Ten Week, Purple 25 Stock, Ten Week, Light Blue.. .25 Stock, Ten Week, Snow White. .25 Stock, Cut-and-Come-Again, Apple Blossom. Light pink.. .25 Stock, Cut-and-Come-Again, Blue Jay. Light blue 25 Stock, Cut-and-Come-Again, Carminea. Crimson 25 Stock, Cut-and-Come-Again, Princess Alice. White 25 Stock, Winter, Abundance. Carmine rose 6 pkts., $1.00 .20 Stock, Winter, Beauty of Nice. Daybreak 25 Stock, Winter, Crimson King 25 Stock, Winter, Queen Alexandra. Rosy lilac 25 Texas Blue Bell. Valuable for pots and shipping. Flowers beautiful blue, 3 to 4 inches across. Trade pkt. 25c., oz. $4.00. Thunbergia, Mixed. For window boxes .10 Verbena, Mammoth Blue 25 Verbena, Mammoth Pink 25 Verbena^ Mammoth Scarlet Defiance .25 Verbena, Mammoth White 25 Verbena, Mammoth Mixed 25 Vinca alba. White 15 Vinca rosea. Pink 15 Vinca rosea alba. Pink and white 15 Vinca Mixed 10 Oz tO.75 .75 7.50 6.00 6.50 .40 .80 2.50 1.50 4.00 1.00 .50 1.50 4.50 4.50 4.50 4.50 4.50 5.50 5.50 5.50 5.50 4.00 6.00 4.00 .75 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 .75 ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON COMPANY, Inc. 128 Chambers Street, New York Special Low Offer Just arrived from Holland, in fine condition, strong clumps. SPIRi^A Gladstone. $5.00 per 100, case of 225, $9.00. Queen Alexandra, pink, $6.00 per 100. Queen of Holland, fine white, $4.50 per 100. Multiflora, $4.00 per 100. BLEEDING HEART, $6.50 per 100, $60.00 per 1000. Send for Florists' Flower Seed Catalogue. THE MOORE SEED CO. 125 Market St., PHILADELPHIA. PA. JAP LILY BULBS At Import Prices, including storage charges to date F. O. B. Chicago F. O. B. London, Ont. LILIUM Giganteum. 7-9, 8-10, 9-10. LILIUM Giganteum. 7-9, 8-10, 9-10. F. O. B. New York LILIUM Giganteum. 7-9, 8-10, LILIUM Album. 9-11. " MuWflo?um. 7-9, 8-10 i' ^"^'"^- ^-^' ^'^' 9""- Aura turn. 7-9,9-11. Melpomene. 9-11. Write for prices and details, stating quantity desired. McHUTCHISON&CO. The import Houac 95 Chambers St., New York My New Price List of WINTER ORCHID-FLOWERING SWEET PEA SEED has been mailed. If you have not received a copy, send postal for it. Part of new crop will be ready early in July. ANT. C. ZVOLANEK LOMPOC, CAL. Scheepers' Supremacy in Quality Stands Unchallenged HIGHEST QUALITY BULBS EXCLUSIVELY .ranuarv 13, 1917. The Florists' Exchange 55 Advance Co 107 Aggeler & Musser ScedC. ,-,|-. Albert & Davidaon. . . 101 Allen, J- K 94 Allen Co.. Wm. S 95 Afn. Gnhs. Mfg. Co. .101 \nderson, J. F 72 Anderaon. S. A S2 Anglin 4 Walsh C0-..6S Aphine Mfg. Co 100 Armt'S. H. W 91 Arnold & Co.. D. C...95 Aschmann Bros 73 .\schinann. Godfrey... .73 Ashley. Krnest S2 .^udubun .\ur8 ~~y Avenue Floral Co S5 Badgley & Bishop. . . ; 95 Baker Bros 82 Maker. Wm. J 97 Barclay Nura 60 Barrett. The Florist .;. 86 Barr& Co.. B. F 87 Barro»-8 4 Son. H.H. . . 73 Bath. John H 87 Baumer. A. R 84 Baur & Steinkamp 67 Bayersdorfer & Co 90 Bay State Nuts .The. .76 Beaven. E. A 91 Beckert's Seed Store. . . 56 Begerow Floral Co 85 Berab Floral Co.. L. . .82 Berger Bros 97 Bertermann Bros. Co. .84 Besangan & Co.. A. S..87 Blick, The Florist 85 Boddington Co. A. T. 51-63 Bolgiano »t Sons. J .... 62 Bonnet & Blake 9o Ronnot Bros 95 Boston Humus Co.. .100 Bowe. M. A 85 Brant Bros.. Inc 86 Braun J. B 73 Broderick. R. T 87 Brown. Peter 69 Bryan. Alonzo J 69 Buchbinder Bros 90 Buckbee. H. W 86 Bulk 4 Co 76 Bun.vard, A. T 85 Burnett Bros 62 Burpee, W. A 4 Co . . 73 Butler & Ullman So Byer Bros 6.i Cade. H. H S7 Caldwell The Woods- man Co 90 Campbell Bros 72 Camp Conduit Co 100 Cannata. J. P 68 Carbone. Florist 82 Charleston Cut Flower 4 Plant Co 87 Chicago Feed 4 Fer^ tilizer Co 100 Chicago Flower Grow- ers' Ass'n. The 9S Childs. John Lewis . .(10 Chinnick. W.J 69 Christensen. Thos. P. . . 72 Clare, W. G 91 Clark, Florist 87 Clarke's Sons. D 85 Clay 4 Son 100 Cloche Co.. The 66 Coan. J. J 94 Cohen 4 Hiller 90 Conard 4 Jones. ..... .73 Conine Nurs. Co. The F.E 76 Coombs, Florist 84 Cottage Gardens Co.. Ino 70- 71 Cottage Gardens Nura. Ino 75 Cowee, W. J...^ 90 Cowen's Sons. N 101 Craig 4 Co.. Robt 72 Crawbuok Co.. G. W . . .93 Croom 4 Bro.. John F 64 Crouch. Mrs. J. W 82 Crowl Fern Co 90 Crump, F. F 82 Curable, J. L 90 Cut Flower Exch 95 Danker. Florist 82 Dards 87 Dawson. W. A 67 Day Co.. W. E 86 De Buck. John 72 Detgado. Francisco Q. 72 Dietach Co.. A 102 Dillon, J. L 68 Dobbs4Son 82 Dorner 4 Sons Co. . . .68 Doussard. Miss L S7 Dreer, H. A. . .56-99-101 Duke's Farm 76 Dummett, Inc.. Ar- thur 87 Eagle Pipe Supply Co 101 Eble. Chaa 85 Edlefsen-Leidiger Co. . 84 Edwards' Folding Boi Co 91 Edwards. H. B 75 Elliott 4 Sons. Wm. . .60 Emmans. Geo. M 65 Eskesen. Frank N 72 Eskil's Greenhouses S7 Evans Co., J. A 101 Evans, W. 4 H. F 67 List of Advertisers Evenden & Sons, W. J. .86 Eyres, Florist 82 Fallon, Florist 86 Farmer, L. J 65 Penrich, Joseph S 93 Foley Ghs. ^Ifg. Co..l07 Ford, M. C 93 Ford. Wm. P 94 Fottlcr. Fiske. Raw- son Co 60 Fowler. Mrs. L. P 87 Frederick. J. H 66 Freeman-Lewis 84 Friedman. Florist 82 Friedman. J. J 100 Froment, H. E 95 Frost. Chas 62 Galvin. Thos. F 85 Gasaer Co., J M 82 General Bulb Co., The . 64 Giblin4Co 101 Gibbons. The Smilaz Man 90 Girvin. Willis B 66 Gloeckner. Wm 82 Goldstein 4 Futter- man 95 Gorman. J. F 103 Gove. The Florist 82 Graham 4 Son. A 82 Grandy. The Florist.. .85 Grootendorst 4 Son, F.J 75 Growers' Cut Flower Co 95 Gude Bros Co 86 Gunther Bros 95 Guttman 4 Raynor. . .93 Habermehl's Sons 86 Hanford, R. G 72 Hansel! Grate Co 103 Harris, Ernest 69 Hart, Geo. B 90 Hatcher 82 Heacook Co., Jos 72 Heinl's .87 HeissCo 82 Henderson 4 Co.. A. . .60 Henahaw Floral Co. ... 94 Hentz 4 Nash, Ino. . . .95 Herr. A. M 69 Hess 4 Swoboda 85 Hews Co.. A. H 99 Highland Pk. Gnhs... 84 Hill Co.. E. G 98 Hill Floral Co.. E.G... 82 Hill Nura. Co.. D..,75-7G Hitohings 4 Co 108 Hollywood Gardens. . .86 Holm 4 Olson 86 Holl, U. W 72 Holton 4 Hunkel Co.. .96 Home Correapondence School 91 Horan. EC 95 Horticultural Adver- tiser 75 Howard Roae Co 76 Igoe Bros 91 Imlay Co 87 Irwin. R. J 67 Jackaon 4 Perkina 6S Jacoba. S. 4 Sona .... 107 Jennings. E. B 62 Jenkins 4 Son. J. 66-73-75 Johnston Bros 86 Johnston 4 Co., T. J. . . 86 Joseph's Florist 86 Joy Floral Co 84 Kasting, Wm. F. Co.. .53 Keller. John A 84 Keller Pottery Co 99 Keller Sona. J. B 86 Kelway 4 Son 62 Kennicott Bros. Co.. . 98 Kentucky Tobacco Product Co 100 Kerr. The Floriat 84 Kervan Co.. The 91 Keaaler. Wm 95 King Construe. Co. . . 101 KnobleBros 82 Kolooa 4 Co 75 Komada Bros 97 Koster 4 Co 76 Kottmiller, Florist 85 Kroeschell Bros. Co.. . 103 Kromhout 4 Sona. . . . 75 Kuebler. WmH 95 Lagarde 4 Speelman. . . 62 Lang Floral 4 Nura. Co 82 Lange. A 82 Lange. H. F. A 87 Langhout & Co 60 Langjahr. A. H 95 Lapham Floral Co 87 Leahy's 82 Leedle Floral Co 68 Lemon & Co.. Fred H..S7 Leonard Seed Co 60 Littlefield 4 Wyman. .72 Lockland Lumber Co. 102 London Flower Shop. . .86 Loveridge, C 87 Lovett. J T 76 Ludwig Floral Co 86 Mac.Niff Hort. Co 65 Mader. Paul 72 Mahlstede Bros 75 Marshall 4 Co.. W.E. 56 Massmann. F. W 84 Matthews, the Florist. .87 McAIpine 4 McDon- ald 96 MoCallum Co.. The ..98 McCarron. Miss 84 MoClunie. Geo. C 84 McConnell. Alex 85 McCray Refrigerator Co 91 McHutchison 4 Co. . . 54 McManus. James 95 Median Co., Thos. H. 75 Metairie Ridge Nura. Co.. Ltd., The 85 MetropoUtan Material Co 101-103 Mette, Henry 64 Meyer. Adolph 85 Michell. Edw. H 66 MichellCo.. H. F 56 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 91 Michler Bros. Co 84 Miller. A. L 65 Mills. The Floriat 84 Modern Mfg. Co 99 MoningerCo.. J. C. .107 Moore Seed Co 54 Mt. View Floral Co. . .76 Mueller, Chas. P 87 Mullanphy, Florist 86 Murray, Samuel 84 Murray, the Florist 87 Nason, L. B 95 Nat'l Florists' Board of Trade 90 Neidinger, Joa. G 90 New England Florist Supply Co 96 Nicotine Mfg. Co 100 Niessen Co., Leo 97 Noe, L. M 95 Oskierko, F 73 Ouwerkerk. P 7G Palmer. F. E 82 Palmer 4 Son, W. J....82 Park Floral Co., The.. .82 Park Floral Co 86 Parshelsky Bros., Ino. . 101 Peacock Dahlia Farm. .72 Pearce, Geo 103 Peirce. E. Allan 99 Penn. The Florist 82 Pennock-Meehan Co. 69 97 Peters 4 Reed Pot- tery Co 99 Peterson, J. A 62 Peth 4 Duggan 64 PlaCf 4 Kendall 102 Philadelphia Cut Flower Co 97 Philadelphia Whole- sale Flor. Exch 97 PhiHps Bros 85 Pierce Co.. F. 0 101 Pierson. Inc., A. N. . 69-53 Pierson, Magnus 65 Pierson Co., F. R 53 Pikes Peak Floral Co. . . 82 Pillsbury. I. L 67 Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co 96 Polykranas. G. J 94 Potter Floral Co 82 Pulverized Manure Co.. The 100 Pyler4Co.. A. T 98 Quadland's Sons. C. . .69 Ramsburg. G. S. . ..60-66 Randall's Flower Shop 87 Rawlinga. Elmer 69 Reck. John 4 Son 82 Reed 4 Keller 90 Reidel 4 Meyer, Inc.. .93 Reinberg, Peter 98 Rice Co., M 92 Richards, G H 63 Ritehy, F. W 69 Robbinaville Nura.... 76 Robinson 4 Co.. II. M 92 Robinson Co.. H. M. ..93 Robinson. L. D 86 Rochester Floral Co . .80 Hook FlowerCo, W ..,S4 Uoehrs Co.. .luliua. . . .72 llolker 4 Sons. A 60 Rosemont Gardens. . . .84 Rosery Flower Shop. . . .S2 Royal Glass Works .. 101 Rupp. John F 56 Rusain 4 Hanfling 91 Salter Bros 86 Sauter. A 95 Sceery.Ed 86 Schaeffcr, Chas. A 87 Scheepers 4 Co., John, Ino 54 Schling. Max 85 Schmidt. J. C '..66 Scholtz. the Florist 82 Sohulz Co.. Jacob 84 Schwake4 Co . C 60 Scollay. Ino .John A.. 102 Sefton MfK Corp 74 Shellroad G'houses... .62 Shericjan, Walter F 95 Siebrecht. Geo. C... . 95 Siebrecht Co., The Walter R 94 Skidelsky Co.. S. S....^ Slinn. B. S. Jr 95 Smith. E. D..4Co 07 Smith 4 Fetters Co. . .82 Smith. Henry 84 Smith Co.. W. 4 T 76 Smith. P. J 94 Smith, the Floriat 82 Smith 4 Hemenway Co.. Inc 102 Smooth-on Mfg. Co . . 102 Snyder Co.. B. A 90 Solomon 4 Son. L. . . . 101 Spear 4 McManue. . . .84 St Louia Wholesale Cut FlowerCo 98 Standard Thermom- eter Co 107 Stearns Lumber Co., The AT 103 Steele'a Panay Gar- dena 62 StoothoS Co, H. A. .100 Storrs 4 Harrison 72 Stumpp, Geo. E. M. ..85 titumpp 4 Walter 64-66 Sunlight Double Glasa Sash Co 74 Sutton & Sona 64 .Swiss Floral Co 60 Syracuse Pottery Co.. .99 Thompson 4 Co., C. .84 Thorburn 4 Co.. J. M.60 Tomlinson Key Floral Co 84 Totty. Chas. H 67 Traendly 4 Schenck. . 95 Troutman's Flowers. . .87 United Cut Flower Co. Inc 93 Van Aasche. Frank. . . 102 Van Bochove. G. 4 Bro 84 Van Gelderen. G W.. .76 Vanheerde. Mr. L 75 Vaughan'a Seed Store.. 62 Vick's Sona. James. . . .62 Vincent. Jr.. 4 Sona Co., R 53 Virgin, U.J 85 Vlasveld. Simon 64 Walker Co . The F 84 Waller Seed Co 64 Warcndorff . A 85 Washburn 4 Sons, H. .87 Watkins, .S. L 72 Watkins & Simpaon. . .63 Wax Bros 82 Webster Floral Co 73 Weeber 4 Don 60 Weir. Inc.. Jamea 82 Weir 4 Son. T. E 65 Weisa. Herman 93 Welch Bros. Co 06 Welch, Patrick 96 Welch, The Floriat 84 Welohs' 96 Whilldin Pottery Co.. 99 White 4 MuUin 95 Whitted Floral Co 84 WietorBros 98 Williamsport Floral Co 86 Wilson Moral Co., J.. .82 Wilson, H. E 86 Wilson, R. G S2 Winter Floral Co 87 Winteraon'a Seed Store 98 Wolfinger, Floriat 85 Wood Broa 66 Woodrow 4 Marketos 95 Woodruff 4 Sons, S. . .62 Young 4 Co, A L 93 Young 4 Co.. John. . .95 Young 4 Nugent 85 Young 4 Sona Co., C. . .86 Zech 4 Mann 9S Zvolanek Ant. C 54 fT II -.J %= Handy direct Index to every- thing advertised in this week*8 display column^ INDEX TO STOCK ADVERTISED The Exchanfle Is the only paper w)th this special feature —In- valuable to advertiser and buyer AbutUon 53-65-66 Achryanthes .66 .\diantum .72 Ageratum 53-54-60-65- 66-67-68-69 -Mternanthera 53-55- 68-69 -Alyssum 53-54-56-60- 67-68-69 Amaryllis 54 Ampelopsis 76 Antirrhinum .54 Araucarias 72-73-76 Areca 73 .\sparagus. . .54-56-60-64- 65-66-67-68-72-73-76 -Aspidistra 73 Aaplenium 62 Asters 54 Aucubas.. ... 60-64-75-76 Azaleas 73-75-76 Balsams 64 Bay Tree 76 Bedding Plants 69 Begonias 53-54-56-60- 62-64-65-67-68-73 Berberis 76 Berried Fruit 72 Berried Plants 75 Bleeding Heart 54-76 Blue Bells 54 Bougainvilleas 67 Boxwood 75-76 Bulbs.S3-54 . -56-60-62-63- 64-66-67 Caladiums. . . 56-6.2-64 Calendula ... .54-60-67-73 Callas 67 Candjtuft. . .54-56-60-64 Cannas 62-64-68-73 Carnations 64-65-67- 68-69-70-71-72-73 Celosia. .. 54-60 Centaurea. . 54-56-60-64 Cherries 56-76 Chestnuts 76 Chrysanthemums. 53- 67- 68 Cinerarias . . 54-56-64-67- 68- 73 Clematis 75- 76 Cobea 54-60- 64 Cocos 72-73 Coleua.. .53-54-56-66- 67- 68- 69 Conifers 75- 76 Cosmos 60 Cuphea 53-65- 66 Cut Flowers. 93-94-95-96- 97- 98 Cyclamen. ...56-62-65- 67- 68- 69 Cj-pophila 60 Daffodils 64 Dahlias 62- 72 Daisies 65-67- 68 Daphne 72 Decorative Plants.. . 72 Diely tra 53-63 Dracaena 54-60-65-66- 67- 69-72- 73 Elm 76 Evergreens 60-76 Ferns.. 53-65-67-68-69 -72 73 Fern Balls 60 Feverfew 65- 66 Forget-Me-Nots. . .68- 73 Freesias 62 Fruit Trees 76 Fuohias 65-66-68- 69 Genista 65-68- 69 Geraniums. . . 53-65-66- 67 68- 69 Gladioli.. 60-62-63-67- 68 Gloxinias 56-62- 64 Golden Spur 62 Grass 54 Grevillea 54- 60 Gypsophila 64 HeUotrope... 53-54-65- 66- 67-68-69 Hemlock 76 Herbaceous Plants.... 76 Holly 75 Hyacinths. 53-62-63- 64 Hydrangeas.. 66-68-73- 76 Ice Plant 67 Iris 53-62 Ivy 53-66-68- 69 Japanese Maples 76 Kalmias . 76 Kentias 72- 73 Lantanas. . . . 53-65-66- 69 Larkspurs 64 Laurel 75 Lemon Plants... . 68- 73 Lilac 75- 76 Lilies. , . . 54-56-60-62- 63- 67-73- 76 Lily of the Valley... . 60- 62- 63 Lindens 76 Lobelia 54-56-60- 66 Madeira 62 Magnolias 76 Manetti Vines 62 Marguerites 69 Marigolds 66 Meaembryanthemum 67- 68 Mignonette 54- 60 Moonflower 56 Moonvines 53-66- 6'J Musa 54 Myosotis 68- 7.'i Narcissus 53-62- 64 Nasturtiums 64 Norway Maples. . . 75- 76 Norway Spruce. . . .75- 76 Nursery Stock. . 6.S-75- Onion Sets 60- Orchids Otaheite Oranges Palms Pandanus Pansies . 56-62- Pelargoniums. 67-68- Peonies 63- Perennials 76 Petunias.53-54-56-60- 65- 62 67-68-69- 73 72 Phlox 56-64- 76 68 Pines 76 72 Primroses 56- 65 70 Primulas. . . 64-67-68- 73 J: Privet 76 2| Pyrethum 54- 60 ' ^ Rhododendrons. 73-75- 76 76 Roses. . . . 53-60-67-68- 69- 76 72-75- 76 Salvia ,53-54-56-60- 62- Snapdragon.60-65-66- 67- 64-66-67-68 Scabious 64 Spirsea ■Schizanthus 66 Seeds. 5i-56-60-62-63-64- 68- 73 53-54-62-63- 68- 76 Stevia 54 67 Stocks 54-60-64- 66 Shamrock 54- 67 .strawberries 65 Shrubs 60-76 Swainaona 53- 69 Skimmia 76 Sweet Peas. .54-60-64- 67 Smilax 54-65- 67 Trees 60- 76 Editorial Contents Acacias 81 Azalea occidentale and Its Color Forms 102 Boston Horticultural Lectures at . . 81 Business Troubles 89 Catalogs Received 89 Chicago Florists' Club 88 Craig's, Fire at 88 Crissman Greenhouse Co. (Illus.) 94 E\ergreen Branches, Utilization of. 59 Exhibitions and Meetings, Com- ing 88 Flower Pots 92 Formosum Lilies Coming Short. ... 66 General Trade Notes 88 Geranium Leaves Diseased 75 Incorporation 89 MacRorie, Daniel (Portrait) 89 Massachusetts Agricultural College. 66 Meetings and Exhibitions, Com- ing 88 Middle Atlantic States 67 Middle West, The 99 New England States 90 New York Florists' Club 80 Nursery Dept., The 77 Obituary 79 Pacific Coast, The 10-2 Pelargonium Clorinda 59 Perennials, Herbaceous for Cut Flowers 57 Plant Growing in California, Com- mercial 102 Publications Received 89, 94 Pussy Willow, Forcing 59 Retailer, The, (Illus) 82- 87 Roland, Thos., (Portrait).' 89 Seed Growers of California 62 Seed Trade, The 61 Smellie, John, Presentation to 89 Snippets. .... Southern States Tales of a Traveler, by S. S. Skidelsky Trade Notes: Baltimore 06 .\ashville 63 Boston 96 New Bedford.. . . 90 Buffalo 72 New York 93 Capitola 102 Newport 90 Cincinnati .SO Oswego 67 92 63 "^8 Columbus 9'J Chicago 98 Detroit lOU Hartford 92 Indianapolis 89 Kalamazoo 99 Kansas City 100 Lancaster 74 Louisville G4 Milwaukee 101 Week's Work, The (Illus.). Pawtucket 90 Philadelphia 97 Pittsburgh 74 Portland 102 Providence 90 Rochester 68 St. Louis 99 St. Paul 100 Syracuse 67 Washington, D. C. 66 ... 59 Thunbergia 54- 56 Tuberoses 62-64 Tulips 53-64- 66 Traaescantia. . .65-66- 68 Vegetable Seeds60-62- 64 Verbenas. . .53-54-56- 60- 64-66-67- 69 Vincas... 54-56-60-62- 65- 66-69- 73 Wistaria 76 Zinnias 64 MISCELLANEOUS Alpine 100 Artificial Flowers 92 Auctions 65 Baskets 63-90-91- 92 Benches 100 Bench Fittings 100 Birch Bark 91 Boilers 101-02-03 Bone 60 Boxes 74-91- 92 Boxwood 91 Canes 63 Chiffons 90 Cedar Bark 91 Cork Bark 91 Crosses 92 Cvcas Leaves 91- 92 Cypress 102-03 Dagger Ferns. . . 90-91- 92 Directory of Reliable Retail Houses. .82- 83- 84-85-86- 87 Dirt Bands 66- 99 Evergreens 90- 91 Fancy Ferns 90-91- 92 Fertilizers 63-100 Fittings 107 Florists' Accounts In- sured 90 Florists' Supplies 90- 91- 92 Foil 92 Frieze 90 Fumigators 63 Galax Leaves.. .90-91- 92 Glass 101 Gla.ss Cutters 102 Glazing Points 101 Grates 103 Greenhouse Construc- tion 101-03-07-08 Greenhouse Material 101-02-07-08 Greenhouse Woodwork 102 Ground Pine 90 Gutters 102 Hearts 90 Heating 101-02-03 Holly 90-91 Hose 72-101 Huckleberry Branches. 90 Humus 100 Insecticides 63-100 Irrigation...' 103 Iron Cement 102 Ivy 91 Knives (Budding and Pruning) 63 Laurel 90- 91 Laurel Festooning. 90- 91 Leucothoe Sprays 90-91- 92 Lumber 102 Magnolia Leaves 91 Mahonia Sprays 91 Manure. 100 Mastica 101 Moss 90- 91 Mushroom Spawn 63 Needle Pines 90- 91 Nico-Fume 100 Nikoteen 100 Palmetto Leaves 103 Paper pots 66-99 Pecky Cypress... 102- 03 Pines 90- 91 Pipe 101- 02 Pipe Fittings 101- 02 Plant Food 100 Post Cards 66 Posts 102 Pots 99 Prepared palms 91 Putty 103 Putty Machines 103 Raffia 63 Refrigerators.. . . . .90- 91 Ribbons 90 Sash 74-101-02 07 Sash Operating De- vices 107 Schools 91 Secateurs 63 Smilax 90- 91 SphagnumMo8B.90-91- 92 Stakes 91 Staples 67 St. Valentine's Day Novelties 90 .Supports 91 Thermostats 107 Tobacco Products 100 Toothpicks 90 Tubes 101 Tubs 99 Valves 101 Ventilating 101- 07 Wants 104-05- 06 Wax Goods 92 Wheat Sheaves 91 Wholesale Florist8.93-94- 95-96-97- 98 Wire 91 Wire Designs 90 Wreaths.... 90- 92 56 The Florists' Exchange Superior Tuberous-Rooted Begonias, Gloxinias and Fancy-Leaved Caladiums We are pleased to state that the Tuberous-Rooted Begonias and Gloxinias which we offer are bulbs of superior quality which have again been grown for us by the same Belgian expert and specialist who has been supplying us for more than a quarter of a century and with the quality of which our customers are acquainted. You May Buy Cheaper, But Not Better Stock ^^^^^^^^^^w '^^)^ 100 1000 ^^^^^^^^^H^^^e^^^ ^ Begonia, Single Varieties to Color. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^L^ " ^'w^^^^i'^^^^^"' Scarlet, Crimson, White, Rose, Yel- ^^^^^^^^^^^g ~^^^^^ ~' low. Orange $0.40 $3.00 $25.00 ^^^^^^^^^^^ ""' Begonia, Single Varieties in Choic- ^^^^^^^^^^^WK >^^^I^^HI^^^'^~'6^ est Mixture .35 2.50 22.50 ^^^^^^BKT^rf. 'iZjP^n^ " Begonia, Double Varieties to Color. ^^^HB^^^V ' 1^@8< '^ {■'Wr ''^^ Scarlet, Rose, White, Yellow, Crim- ^^^^sm^. T«r «Tga >• ■ ... ^ »*i son 00 4..50 40.00 ^fmst:"'^K ^^T^"^'^ Begonia, Double Varieties in Choic- ^rT,J^ ^ ,\^^ 'y^' est Mixture 50 4.00 35.00 K' ■£ Begonia, Double Fringed Varieties, Bf '^/^ '^iT-j^ ^"^^ ^& -(■■"•' '^^Kc ix-C New. White, Scarlet and Rose 1.50 10.00 il^M& ^ ^iS^> \^^^^ --'"'«■> 'J-V- Begonia Zeppelin 1.25 8.00 70.00 ^MT jM/ ,ti^M with White Edge, Red with White ^^B^mS^m^^^^itK^S^^^K'^^^SS Edge, Spotted, or Finest Mixed 60 4.00 35.00 ^^^^^^^HPT;^JH||^Hj||^S^aH^'"^W: Gloxinia, New Emperor Varieties. ^^^^^^^^^|p^^^!&<^I^^^^^^IBi^^^^^^^^ ' Hybrida Imperialis, Choicest Mixed .S5 6.00 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Fancy-Leaved Caladiums. An im- ^^^^^^^^^^P^^^^SHIHi^.i^i^^^ mense stock of the choicest va- ^^^^^^^^HiB^'-'^^?^^^^^ W^^^'^ Fine Standard Varieties 1.75 12.00 100.00 Rare and New Varieties 2.25 15.00 140.00 ^^^K^^^^^^ '^IIS Rare and New Varieties 3.50 25.00 ^^^^^^^^^^ Choice Mixed Varieties 1..50 10.00 90.00 For a complete list of seasonable Seeds, Plants and Bulbs, see our Garden Book for 1917, and also our current Wholesale List. If you have not received them, please write us. DREER'.S SELECT GLOXINIA.S HFNPV A nP17I7D 714-716 Chestnut Street lltil'MI\ 1 /\. l^lXlLnilV, PHILADELPHIA, PA. The above prices are for the Trade only A\'bi?n oniin-iiit', pleasi- meutiuD The Exctia MichelPs New^ Crop Flow^er Seeds ASPARAGUS Plumosus Nanus (.\or- llioiii Greenhouse Grown). 1000 .seeds .83,50 I 10,000 seeds. $30.00 .5000 seeds 1,5.50 1 25,000 seeds. . 72.30 ASPARAGUS Hatcheri. 100 seeds S0.75 I 500 seeds S3.00 1000 seeds S5.00 ASPARAGUS Sprcngeri. 1000 seeds .S0.75 I lO.OOOseeds .85.50 .5000 seeds . 3.00 Special prices on CENTAUREA. Candidissima Gyninocarpa , . 25,000 seeds. . . 12.50 larger quantities. 1000 seeds Oz. $0.30 $2.00 15 .50 LOBELIA. Tr, pkt. Oz. Crystal Palace Compacta..S0.30 $1.25 Crystal Palace Speciosa 15 .50 PETUNIA. Michell's Monstrosus . 1 00 California Giants .50 Grandlflora Frinfted 50 Dwarf Inimitable .50 1.25 PHLOX DRUMMONDI, Dwarf. Tr. pkt. (Cecily. Larfie flnwevint,'; mixed eolors SO ,"0 Crimson with eye 10 Deep Scarlet HI Oz. »1 75 PHLOX DRUMMONDI. Fireball. Scarlet. Pink Snowball. White Choice Mixed SALVIA. Scarlet Glow Bonfire Zurich King of Carpets Splendens Ball of Fire THUNBERGIA. Mixed Colors Dwarf — Cont'd Tr. pkt. Oz. . . $0.40 $2.00 ... .40 2.00 40 2.00 .40 1.25 Tr. pkt. Oz. ..$0.50 $3.00 .40 2.50 .50 .50 .26 .50 .15 4.00 2.50 1.25 2.50 VERBENA. Michell's Mammoth Fancy. Ti. pkt. Blue . , $0.30 Pink Scarlet Striped White Mixed VINCA. Alba Alba Pura Rosea Mixed .30 .30 .30 .30 .30 .15 .15 .15 .15 Oz. $1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.00 .GO .1)0 .60 Also all other seasonable Seeds and Supplies for the Florist. Send for new Wholesale Catalogue Henry F. Michell Co. 518 Market Street PHILADELPHIA, PA. Big Seed Company Is Distributing New Catalog Aggeler & Musser Seed Company, of Los Angeles, Issue 24th Annual Book One of the largest seed houses in the West, The Aggeler & Musser Seed Company, Sixth and Alameda Streets, Los Angeles, have just received the first edition of their new 1917 catalog, and are giving it broadcast distribu- tion. This is their 24th Annual Catalog, and it certainly surpasses any previous edition. It contains many new features, such as hints to the home vegetable gardener, how garden- ing may be made easy, etc. In fact, the supple- mentary booklet, called the "Garden Manual," which heretofore has been printed separately, is this year incorporated in the big Annual, and is claimed to be one of the most complete yeed books published. It contains answers to more than 1,000 questions and gives information regarding all varieties of plants listed, and is fully illustrated. Not only does it tell all about seeds, but gives full data concerning the cor- rect tools and implements agriculturists should use to obtain the best results. Valuable hints (in Poultry. Spraying. Fertilizing, and the use of Insecticides are also given. The Aggeler & Musser Seed Company will gladiv send this descriptive, illustrated and in- teresting catalog free and postpaid to. anyone writing and requesting it. When ordering, please ineatioQ The Exchange XXX SEEDS Alyssuin Snowball, Only true awarf; fine. 20c Chincbe Primrose. Finest grown, aingle and double, mixed. 650 seeds $1.00. }4 pkt. 50c Cinerarias. Large flowering, dwarf, niised; fine, 1000 seeds 50c,, 3-2 pkt, 25c. Coleus. New giants, finest targe leaved, 20c. Candytuft. New white giant, grand. Pkt. 20c.- Cyclamen Giganteum. Finest giants mixed 250 seeds SI. 00, i.^ pkt. 50c. Jerusalem Cherry Melvinii. Conical, new;and Fra Dlavolo, large, round. Each 20c. Moonflower. Improved giant-flowering. 2Dc. Pansy Giants. Mixed; finest grown, critically selected. 6000 seeds Sl.OO, y, pkt. 50c.. oz. $3.00. A pkt. Perret Pansy added to all Pansy orders. Petunia New Star. Finest marked. 20c. Petunia New California Giants. Mixed, fine, 20c. Petunia Bluejacket. New, deep bh\e, single, very showy, profuse bloomer and grand bedder. Most attractive Petunia grown. Pkt. 20c. Phlox Drum., new dwarf, large flowering, grand, finest mixed colors and beauties. 20c. Salvia Scarlet Glow. New, the finest intense dark sf^arlet and medium dwarf, early blooming variety grown; color as a glowing fire. Pkt. 20c. Verbena. New giants, finest grown, mixed or separate colors in pink, purple, scarlet, white and white-eyed. Each, per pkt. 20c, Cash. Liberal pkts. Six 20c,-pkt8. $1.00. JOHN F. RUPP, Shiremanstown, Pa, When nrc'erlng. please mention Tbe Exchange SEEDS and BULBS Beckert's Seed Store 101-103 Federal Street PITTSBURGH, PA. (North SWe ) Wlicii link-ring, _ plejise iiieiiliou The Exchange Lilium Formosum Q tu 10 inch bulbs, green stem. Per 100 $10.00; per case ISO bulbs $17,50. 0 to HI inch bulbs, black stem, Per 100, $11.00; per case 180 bulbs. $19.00. W. E. Marshall & BULB IMPORTSRS 166 West 23d Street, NEW YORK When ordering, pleaee ineDtlon Tbe Bxcbaoge Co. Thk Florists' Exchange 57 m^jmmmmmMss^mmmmmmmmmmmmmmiWiwmmm r Herbaceous Perennials for Cut Flowers WM. TOOLE, SR., Baraboo, Wis. The time was when flowers handled by the commercial fiorist were limited almost entirely to varieties grown in greenhouses and even of these tliere were not as many liinds produced for tlie trade as now. Who would have thouglit, a few years ago, that such flowers as Sweet Peas, Snapdragons and Calendulas, which are considered out-of-door liinds, would be grown under glass in Winter, and as much desired by some as arc the old-fashioned standbys, Hoses, Carnations, Violets, Lily of the Valley and Chrysanthemums? Because of wider acquaintance with them and a greater love of flowers for their intrinsic beauty, there has grown steadily a broader appreciation of the usefulness of many more kinds for difl'erent occasions than formerly. The increased use of herbaceous perennials for beau- tifying home grounds has led to a more intimate apprecia- tion of their usefulness for indoor decoration in Summer. There are several classes of people who might natur- ally be interested in the thoughts suggested by the title of this paper. First, those who grow flowers in quan- tities for the wholesale market. The Peony probably leads among flowers profltable to them. The various varieties of Chrysanthemums, of which the Shasta Daisy is one, are steadily increasing in demand, and before long will have a regular place in the market. Coreopsis and Uaillardias are also finding their places, and the general appreciation of Delphiniums has already started a demand which is placing these beautiful flowers among the standard commercial kinds. The Trade in Plants Another class, having a wider, as well as a closer personal interest in the subject than have the large commercial growers, includes the many smaller growers for local retail trade, who sell plants and flowers di- rectly to consumers. Their plant trade gives them a close knowledge of the value of various kinds, and the opportunity they have to introduce things of special beauty to their customers is a means of education which steadily increases the general knowledge of desirable varieties. Promoting a wider knowledge of a larger number of fine varieties increases the growers' oppor- tunities to gratify more continuously the popular de- sire for a larger variety of flowers. The pleasure derived from sharing with others the flowers from our gardens makes us wish to plant more than what is necessary for decoration of tlie grounds. Many a wedding or other social function has been brightened by garden flowers when Roses and Carna- tions were difficult to get. Not long ago, in one of our local papers it was mentioned that the bride's bouquet was of Platycodons, and that they harmonized well with the occasion. Many an invalid has been cheered with beautiful flowers from the garden, and anyone who is familiar with the available list well knows that perennials furnish most of the really popular kinds of outdoor- grown cut flowers. There is such a variety that we may select kinds suitable for vases, bouquets, sprays or designs. A very important class of persons interested in our subject are those who buy flowers because they love them for their beauty, and have no chance to grow their own. To them the enterprising retail grower is an educator. They get their linowledge of flowers as they see them in well cared for grounds, or when offered for sale. Our Summer flower shows are an inspiration to tbem as well as to the amateur flower grower. Long Period of Bloom This class of garden flowers has a wide range of seasons; consequently not all the kinds can be shown at one time, but there are so many sorts available that from Spring until Winter sets in there is a continuous supply, if the Fall weather is reasonably favorable. Notwithstanding the very unfavorable weather condi- tions preceding the last Wisconsin State Fair, the show- ing of perennial cut flowers repaid, many times, the efforts of the growers and the expense to the fair man- agement. Those ho attended the last Summer meeting of the Wisconsin State Horticultural Society will re- member that there were some very attractive perennial flowers shown by the Lake Geneva gardeners. At the Spring horticultural shows, flowers of this class are al- ways an attractive feature. In making a selection of varieties suitable for Wis- consin, we must always consider hardiness, favoring those kinds which will endure our Winters with reason- ably careful protection. As this is a prime requisite, we may here discuss a few first principles of Winter pro- *Read before the annual meeting of tiie Wisconsin State Horti- cultural Society, Madison. Wis., Dec. 13. 1916. tection. For all kinds, surface drainage should be provided in order, as much as possible, to avoid decay of plants in the Spring. Plants which hold their foliage through the Winter, like Sweet Williams and Canterbury Bells, should be covered lightly to prevent the soggy, mouldy condition which prevails under a heavy covering. A little brush will help to hold and also Ughten the pressure of protecting litter. Such plants as Peonies, Delphiniums, Uypsophilas and Platycodons wiU bear a covering of coarse litter. If plants are grown principally for flowers, the most convenient arrangement is to plant them in long rows which can readily be cultivated. Very few perennial borders are extensive enough to furnish all the flowers desired by those who are generous to their homes and friends; consequently a reserve supply of the favorite kinds should be planted. For commercial values, perhaps Peonies are the most In this paper Mr. Toole names im- proved forms of hardy flowers suitable for the severe climate of Wisconsin. These will succeed also in other parts of the great Middle West. He directs atten- tion to the utility of this easily grown class of flowers for the purpose of the retail florist. The hardy flowers are coming into their own with much rapidity: no longer are they neglected as they were even recently. =^ CM important of perennials for cut flowers. By using early and late varieties, their beauty can be enjoyed for a long time. A few of the early varieties can be had in bloom here in Wisconsin for Memorial Day, if given an early location. These early kinds include the differ- ent varieties of the officinalis class. The following are a few of the good cut flower varieties: white, Festiva maxima, Marie Lemoine, Avalanche, Couronne d'Or, J-)uchess de Nemours; pink, Madam de Verneville, Edulis superba, Modeste Guerin, Madam Emile Galle, Delicatissima; red, Felix Crousse, Rubra superba. Many varieties are not suited for commercial cut flower grow- ing because of weak stem, unsatisfactory color, poor shipping or keeping qualities, or lack of iioriferousness. However, the foregoing do not constitute all the valuable commercial varieties by any means. The Iris is more suitable for local demand than as a general commercial flower, because the delicate texture of the flower will not permit shipping. It is a general favorite and useful for a variety of occasions. If a branch is cut when the first buds are opening, other buds will develop and give a succession of flowers. The soil for the Iris should be reasonably fertile, and the plants should be divided every three or four years. A good time to do this is in August, although early Springtime will answer. The Daisy Tribe An important class of perennial flowers includes the varieties and hybrids of Chrysanthemum leucanthemum and related varieties — modifications of the old fashioned ox-eyed or moon-penny Daisy. Just preceding and fur a long time after Memorial Day we have the Memorial Daisy, a profuse-blooming, long-keeping variety, with stems long enough for use in vases or sprays, and very hardy. Next we have the variety called June Margue- rite. This is of the Maximum class, with larger flowers than the Memorial Daisy, giving a long succession of bloom, and will Winter over with reasonable protection. The Shasta Daisies follow. They have been so well ad- vertised as almost to give their name to the class. They .need frequent renewal from either seeds or division. Coming into bloom a little later we have the Chrysanthe- mum latifolium. This class, including the variety Mrs. C. Lothian Bell surely hold a place with the rest in the general flower market. Associated with these we might include the Pyrethrum or Chrysanthemum uliginosum, called Giant Daisy. Of slightly less importance, but very desirable and growing in favor, are some of the early pompon and Anemone flowered Chrysanthemums. Nearly related to the Chrysanthemums are the varieties of Pyrethrum roseum. The flowers arc attractive and lasting, in a variety of shades from white to darkest red. When they can be had in separaate shades they will be still more popular. In warm situations they commence to flower by Memorial Day. They are very hardy and easily grown. Before the Irises have ceased to bloom we have the Campanulas and Delphiniums. Canterbury Bells, C. medium, are really biennials, but in our minds we as- sociate them and a few others, with perennials. A few of the perennials we treat as biennials. Canterbury Bells need extra care in Winter, but they are worth it. With their profusion of large flowers in various shades of blue, vurple, lavender and pink they well deserve the various commendatory adjectives bestowed upon them. For charming gracefulness nothing can excel the Peach- leaved bell flowers, or Peach Bells, Campanula persici- folia. Nothing can be imagined more dainty than a vase of these graceful flowers, whether in separate colors of blue and white or blended. I like the singles better than the doubles, though both forms are desirable. With careful division in August or in Spring they can be increased and can be Wintered over with protection. Delphiniums The Delphiniums or perennial Larkspurs, especially those of the Belladonna class are almost continuous bloomers from the time they commence flowering to almost the time Winter sets in, if flowers have been freely cut to prevent seeding. Plenty of moisture must be provided for continuous flowering. After blooming lias stopped they should be cut back and a new growth will start up, giving a renewal of bloom; sometimes al- most equal to the first crop. Those of the Belladonna class possess this remontant quality in a more marked degree than others. I speak of this variety as a class because they may be had in several distinct shades of blue. Some of the hybrid kinds give very stately plants, with magnificent spikes of bloom in dark or light shades of blue, purple, and lavender, with or without white centers. Some have overlying the ground color a sort of changeable pink silk shading, which is very attractive. As cut flowers they keep a long time and the plants are lasting in the garden. Our native Polemonium reptans or Greek Valerian is easily grown and the plants are profuse bloomers. The blue" flowers keep well in the vase but may not be of commercial value as a cut flower. Platycodons or Japanese BeUflowers are closely re- lated to the Campanulas, with blue or white flowers. They are hardy and easily grown and should not be omitted even from the small collection. Aquilegias Aquilegias or Columbines have a wide range of beauty in various shades of blue, purple, red, yellow and white with various combinations of these colors. The long spurred Rocky Mountain species, and our own native Aquilegia canadensis are among the best. They must go from the garden to the vase without much handling, but are appreciated for decorative effects. Our native Cardinal Flower, Lobelia cardinalis, if given plenty of humus in the soil and not permitted to suffer badly for need of moisture, is not hard to grow, and the spikes of brilliant scarlet flowers make a fine display. Its companion species, the tall blue Lobelia is fine for the garden or as a cut flower. The showy Ori- ental Poppy, Papaver orientalis, should be in every col- lection. If' rightly handled they make a grand show as cut flowers. They may be had in various shades of red, scarlet and pink, with a white variety. They will prob- ably be always most popular in the scarlet. They seem to bear moving in August better than at any other time. The young seedlings need careful handling, but they are hardy and easily grown if once established. The Iceland Poppy or Papaver nudicaule comes in various shades of red, orange and white. They are early bloom- ers and as vase flowers make very pleasing table decora- tions. These, like the larger " Poppies and Peoinies, should be picked when the bud is beginning to expand. The old-fashioned scarlet Lychnis is so hardy, easily grown and showy that it should be used more than it is. Above all others it is the dependable red flower to furnish a part of the patriotic bouquets for Independ- ence Day. Yellow flowers are so bright and cheerful that they are winning an increased appreciation. The first of their color to bloom that is suitable for cut flowers, excepting the bulb flowers, is Doronicum or Leopard's bane. The flowers are very bright and last a long time in water. {Continued on page 79) 58 The Florists' Exchange MKK= K» M HH THE TALES OF A TRAVELER* Reminiscences and Reflections from Twenty-Eight Years on the Road By S, S. SKIDELSKY RKH KH 3t :HKM Around Cleveland The oity of Cleveland, the sixth city in the land, is to be commended for her progress along horticultural lines as much as for her remarkable strides along all other paths of industrial activity. A quarter of a century ago Cleveland had no claim to especial recognition ; that progressive, or as some put it, aggressive spirit characteristic of the "sixth city" of today, seemed absent then. Men moved about their business in a spirit of "let vifell enough alone," never suspecting the wonderful changes — changes that have transformed a mere town into a great city. To me, who iirst landed in Cleveland in October, 1889 — and I use the word landed ad- visedly, for I arrived there on a rickety old tub of a lake boat, more dead than alive — the changes are remarkable. Not only has the appearance of the city changed, not only have its cobblestone streets and second-rate hotels given way to modem pavings and first-class hostleries, but the very spirit of the people themselves has changed as if by magic from an ultra-conservative to a progressive one. The men whom I met twenty-seven years ago are still in the harness, and some of them as young as ever. Adam Graham, a youth of seventy-odd years, ex-president of the S. A, F. and 0. H., president and director of banks, and in large measure a contributor to the tremendous improvements, expansion and achievements of his city, is still on deck — and may he be with us for many, many years. Whether in public or in his own immediate circle, Mr. Graham is invariably the life of the party. His wit and good humor are contagious. As a toastmaster, and an excellent all-round speaker, his reputation has extended beyond the limits of the Buckeye State. Adam Graham, Jr., and Charles Graham, his sons, who are now conducting the business, are proving themselves worthy successors of an illustrious father. Herman Hart, whose hospitality is widely known, does not look a day older than forty, though his clock has already struck sixty-two. Like all true philoso- phers, he takes life as a matter of course, never being ruffled by things on the one hand, or too much overjoyed on the other. An excellent panacea for nerves, and a guarantee of longevity ! About five years ago, Mr. Hart transferred his business to his two sons, and the young men give every promise of perpetuating the success which their father has achieved by dint of hard work and untiring efforts during his pioneer days in a pioneer flower market. Charles Schmidt, who at one time was connected with the late Edwin Lonsdale, in the capacity of pupil and all-round greenhouse man, has proved himself all that Mr. Lonsdale predicted for him. He is first of all a successful grower, and what is equally to his credit he is a level-headed business man, one who well under- stands the value of greenhouse space, and who can make every inch pay for itself. Mr. Bartel, at the head of the J. M. Gasser, Rocky River greenhouses, and Mr. Brown, at the head of their two Cleveland stores, both retail and wholesale, form a combination that spells success. In a former chapter I have already re- ferred to the J. M. Gasser establishment and the manner in which they expanded during the past quarter of a century. The F. R. Williams Co., composed of F. R. Williams and three of the Bates Brothers, namely George, Herb, and Guy, has simply grown up with the city. Twenty-five years ago, the members comprising this enterprising firm attended the public schools, and never perhaps dreamt of a "Cleveland Cut Flower Co." with an immense range of glass at Newton Falls, about twenty-five miles out of Cleve- land, where Roses, Carnations, and Chrysanthemums are grown on a large scale. John Kirchner, who succeeded his father on the latter's death, some fifteen years ago, has enlarged his business on a scale that would unquestionably have astonished his sire, had John told him at the time of the possibilities of such ex- pansion. Mr. Kirchner is progressive in his ideas, and no innovation calculated to bring about some improvement either in his greenhouses or in his store, is ever cast aside. The Naumann Co. is composed of three enterprising young men, whose suc- cess as wholesale plant growers for the Cleveland market speaks in their favor. Frank Friedley, a graduate of the E. G. Hill Co. of Richmond, Ind., later with the Chicago Carnation Co., Miss Belle Miller, of Springfield, 111., and a post- graduate of the J. M. Gasser Co. of Cleveland, has launched a greenhouse estab- lishment of his own, succeeding the James Eadie Co., a well known old-established firm. Mr. Friedley is a grower of no mean ability, and with a market ready at all times to take up high-grade stock, Friedley's success is practically assured. C. Merkel & Sons, of Mentor, Ohio, twenty-five miles from Cleveland, are among the largest and most successful growers in the State. It has been said, and rightly so, that John Merkel, the head of the concern, can hold his own in the matter of producing high-grade stock, with any expert in the land and in Europe as well. Years ago, when a mere boy, he entered the employ of the J. M. Gasser Co. Young John, unlike most boys of his age, saw his chance. From the start, he made up his mind to learn all there was to be known about the greenhouses and the growing of stock. The late J. M. Gasser used to remark that nothing ever escaped the boy's attention. He seemed to know things, as if by intuition. After serving a few years at the Gasser establishment, he departed for New York, and at the age of twenty-one became foreman in a prominent Brooklyn greenhouse range. Having acquired more experience in the East, John bethought himself to launch an enterprise on his own account. It was hard work — a hard and trying experience. Money was not plentiful, nor did his prospects look especially encour- aging at the start. But John Merkel looked far into the future. He saw the possibilities of growing for retail trade. He built a few houses, an.d from time to •Copyrtght, 1916, A. T. De La litre Ptg. and Pub. Co., Ltd. time kept on adding, now a lean-to, and then a house. His stock met with instan- taneous demand, and his success was assured. Azaleas, Begonias, Cyclamen, Hydrangeas, pot Roses by the thousands, are grown successfully, not only for the Cleveland market, but for Toledo, Detroit, and other cities as well. Some of their stock is eagerly bought in St. Louis. In the Summer of 1916, they built a range of four additional houses, where twenty thousand Roses for cut flower purposes have been planted. The firm is composed of C. Merkel, the father, and three sons. William Merkel divides his attention between the greenhouses and salesmanship. And as a sales- man, William is no less a success than as a grower. The St. Louis Exposition The large flower show that was held in connection with the St. Louis Exposi- tion was referred to briefly at the end of a perceding instalment of these "Tales" (page 1430, Dec. 23). That enterprise proved to be a great success. Thousands upon thousands of people cheerfully paid their admission to view the flower show. A handsome sum was reahzed, and every subscriber to the guarantee fund received his money back plus a handsome dividend. If I remember rightly, but one-fifth of the amount subscribed was called for. The money returned was double the amount paid in. The first Louisiana exposition blazed the trail for other flower shows of a national scope. The first of this kind was held at the Coliseum in Chicago, and, to the credit of the local management be it said, everything possible was done to ensure its success. The retailers, no less than the growers themselves, did their part. And how well they did it! There were table decorations, mantel decora- tions, and decorations for all sorts of occasions, to attract people from every walk in life. The landscape gardener did his best, too, to give to the denizens of the city as well as to the country gentlemen an object lesson in landscape garden- ing. One firm, I remember, had two cottages side by side, labeled "Before and After." The one "before" represented a miserable shanty, standing in the midst of a rubbish heap of rusty tin cans, broken bottles, litters of paper, ashes, and so on. The one labeled "after" was a humble cottage, surrounded by a neatly trimmed lawn, with a few shrubs planted here and there to add to the general attractiveness of the place. It was evident that the intention of the landscape artist was to reach the common people, to show them what could be accomplished with little effort and at no very great cost. The results from both monetary and educational standpoints surpassed the most sanguine expectations of the most enthusiastic promoters. Other shows followed. The second one in Boston, the third one in New York, and the fourth one held recently in Philadelphia, all proved eminently successful. Much criticism has been heard about the last named, held in Philadelphia, many contending that the exhibition hall was inadequate for the purpose, that it was too far out of the way, and that the Blue Laws of the Quaker City which barred out the public from attending the "greatest sermon that was ever preached in the city," to use Mr. Gude's words, were a great drawback to the success of the enterprise. It must be remembered, however, that in poinf of attendance there was no city that surpassed Philadelphia. The fact that the first Sunday of the show thousands of people lined the streets in the immediate vicinity of the hall, evidencing their disappointment at not being able to get in, was encouraging enough in itself,' for it indicated that flower shows, as an educational institution, made a strong appeal to the people. The city of Philadelphia, I may here remark, has passed upon its loan bill, and this among other improvements provides for a convention hall, the like of which no city can equal today, let alone surpass. Let us hope that the next National Flower Show to be held in Philadelphia will carry with it a more favorable impression than the last one — that by that time the Blue Laws of 1794 will be revoked. Horticulture continued on its march of progress. State after State fell into line ; and while I should like to speak about every State in the Union, I must, for reasons of space limitation, confine myself to those sections through which I traveled most often. The Eastern States were already in advance. As I remarked before, the city of Boston supplied the great city of Chicago with Roses. It was now that the Middle West had its turn. The States of Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan became especially active. Truck farms were turned into greenhouse establishments. Celery growers in the Black Belt of Michigan who grew a few plants as a side line turned their attention to plant and cut flower growing, and the Celery patches became the side lines. Later the Celery man found it to his advantage to give his entire attention to flowers, and let the real farmer take care of the Celery end of it. A case in point is that of Van Bochove Brothers, in Kalamazoo, Mich. In 1889, when I first met them, the Van Bochove Brothers were primarily Celery growers. They had two little houses wherein they grew Geraniums and other bedding plants for the supply of the local trade. A few years later they thought it might pay them to try a few Roses. American Beauty Roses were tried, and whether it was due to the soil or to their good luck in finding the right man to take care of the stock, their American Beauty Roses were grown most success- fully, and sold readily in the Chicago market. Another house was put up, and more American Beauty Roses were grown ; then another and still another were added. In addition to American Beauty Roses, they introduced the Bride and Bridesmaid. There was no hitch of any kind, except in shortage of stock; for they could readily dispose of more than they grew. It was now a question of expansion, and undivided attention to either one or the other of the branches of their business. The Celery field had to go. In course of time a considerable por- tion of their ground within the city limits was covered with glass. Their success as cut flower growers was now fully assured. The city of Kalamazoo began to expand ; city lots went soaring in value, and so did the taxes upon them. As keen business men, the Van Bochove Brothers decided that it would be much to their advantage to dispose of the lots and build a new place upon a new site, outside of the city limits. Today they have one of the largest places in Michigan, and are considered among the best growers in the State. January 13, 1917. The Florists' Exchange 59 Fuchsias Propagate Early If you grow Fuchsias for your Spring trade they should be propagated early. for you want good bushy plants in full bud and bloom by the middle of May. You eaunot grow such plants in five or six weeks; it takes three months. If stock plants are on hand give them a fairly warm house and they will, in a few weeks, give you plenty of cuttings ready for the sand. Maybe you have plants on hand propagated last Fall; if so they are by this time in 2y.in. or 3in. pots. They may be pinched" back and the tops used for cuttings and the pinch- ing will help to make them bushy plants. Bear in mind next Spring, say about April, that the best place to grow Fuch- sias aud grow them well is in a mild hotbed. Plunge the pots up to the rim. provide sufficient head room and space between the plants, water freely and spray every day : it will beat any stock you handle in the houses. Coleus and Heliotropes Both Need Heat In order to be successful with Coleus you need heat : they cannot be grown in a cold house, and small stock carried along on a cool bench all Winter is not nearly as good as cuttings taken from soft wood about the middle of April and kept growing in a 58 deg. house. If you have stunted. 2in. or 2y2in. plants on hand, throw them out and rely on your old plants for cuttings later on. "The same holds good with Heliotropes ; you want soft wood for propagating. Keep the rooted stock on the go all the time. A few good sized stock plants will fur- nish hundreds of cuttings and the end of February is early enough to take the first cuttings. From then on you can keep it up until the middle of May. Canterbury Bells Should Be Kept Cool A house of 45 deg. is better for them than one at 50. at least for the next five weeks. Toward the end of February the plants will start on their own ac- cord to make growth and they don't like to be pushed before they are ready. If .vou intend getting some in flower for the Spring months. Easter and later, lift some of the plants in the frames and bring to the Violet house. They can be planted on a bench, but what is as well is to pot them up, for they are easier to handle that way and can be brought to warmer quarters later. You can sell Canterbury Bells both ways — as cut flowers or pot plants, and far more of them should' be grown by the florist. While it is too early to sow seed for next year, it is just as well to order what you want and have it on hand to sow out about the end of February. Poinsettias and Stevias Care of the Stock Plants While the Poinsettia stock plants have to be kept absolutely dormant for the next three months, the Stevias to be used to propagate from are best carried along in good sized pots in a cool house where they should be kept fairly moist in order to remain in good condition. The plants of Stevias which had been kept in a cool house are still in good shape, while those in a 55 deg. tempera- ture were through flowering by the end of November. The longer their flowering period can be extended the better the plants will pay for themselves for the retail grower. Many a spray of Aspaga- gus plumosus and Sprengeri can be saved by having a good batch of Stevia on hand to cut from during the Midwinter months, so don't throw out too many stock plants : rather have a few more than are wanted and propagate enough. You can grow Stevia in almost any cor- ner and it pays as well as anything I know of. Primula obconica Shade the Flowering Stock a liittle Up to the present it made but little difference on what particular bench the Primula obconica was on. From now on, the sun wil harm the flowers, espe- cially those with soft shades of pink and' light lavender, and it is best to protect them just a little, during the noon hours at least. You can't grow the stock in a WEEK'S WORK FRITZ BAHR shady position and have good results, but arrangements can be made to give just a little shade for three to four hours on sunny days ; the flowers will be the better for it. While these Primulas are of the easiest possible culture, whenever we do find a case of failure it is usually due to having the plants in too dry a place. Like all the other Primulas the florist handles under glass, the obconicas need plenty of moisture. Give them that, a fair soil, good drainage, keep the plants clean, and your chances are good for success. Look over those 4in. plants; most likely they are pot bound by this tim^, and. it will pay you to let them have a shift into Sin. ; this will not only result in larger and better specimens with more flowers, but will give you dark foliage not very often seen on them dur- ing the Spring months. Primula malacoides If yon want the plants to keep on flowering as long as possible don't let the flowers go to seed ; cut them as soon as the second' or third tier of little blos- earlier than is considered necessary by the expert and go along in moderate house until a few weeks before you want your stock and then let them have a little extra heat, than plan to start late, force in a hot house, and later try to keep the plants back. Your Violet house or such as had a temperature below 48 deg. will do nicely to start the Roses in slowly. Spray the wood of the dormant plants in order to keep it moist and help soften it. If you are not positive about the good effect of this treatment, try it both ways and be convinced. You cannot grow any Rose successfully with every bit of wind that blows striking the plants. Avoid it at all times. Cut out all the small and dry wood' but not much more, except to shape the plants. This often has to be done by bending and tying the long flowering canes into different designs or forms. Cannas Look Over Your Stock This is .iust about the right time to take a good look below the benches and Well-grown Begonia Gloire de Lorraine soms appear. This will encourage the plants to send up more flower stems, especially if they had a shift lately. Avoid a house at over 55 deg. at night ; the plants are really better off in a cooler place, and are not as liable to damp off; they also make better stems and flowers and last longer. Don't call it wasting time to have one of the boys go over them occasionally to remove all the yel- low leaves ; they are the better for it. You can't keep Primulas too clean any more than anything else on the place. Rambler Roses Starting the Plants If you have some pot grown dormant stock on hand and wish to get some of the plants to. come into flower a little ahead of Easter, it isn't too early to get them started. Don't forget that any of these Roses, forced hard and' placed into cool quarters afterward, usually have a good dose of mildew on them by the time they are ready for the counter. This holds good with any Rose under glass. When once well rooted you can subject most Roses to almost any degree of heat and perhaps get the plants to flower, even if the flowers don't amount to a great deal, or at least are not to be compared' with those from plants grown properly, but by far the worse feature of such forcing is that one subjects the stock to disease of some kind. I am mentioning this so that the beginner may avoid heavy forcing of his Rambler Roses intended for. or after, Easter. It is far 'better to get started just a little examine your Cannas. Those of us who make use of the Carnation house to store the roots are very apt to lose quite a few eyes on account of too much or not enough moisture, either of which hurts the Cannas, so in order to avoid disap- pointment, later, find out now in what shape they are in. They may need just a little water to keep the soil in a fairly moist state but not enough to encourage growth. You don't want them to get busy yet for awhile, but if kept too dry the eyes are liable to shrivel up and prove worthless when you do want them. If you have watered the Carnations on top of the bench regularly and the soil was always in a fairly moist state, no great amount of water will have run through any one particular spot and kept the Cannas below soaked ; but if the soil has been allowed to shrink away from the sides of the bench, and the water, when applied to the Carnations runs right through the crack down on the Can- nas. they may be rotted out by this time or have made lOin. of growth. Any such trouble may come and' by getting at it now you can do a lot of real good. A few more weeks and those with dormant Cannas to offer will let us know about it. By getting acquainted now with exactly what you have on hand, you can place your order for what you do need as early as possible. There were cer- tain varieties last year one could not get hold of toward the bedding-out time at any price, and this may be true this com- ing Spring. If you don't have to buy, well and good, but if you do, get in on what you want early. The Palm House Things Worth Trying With the smaller retail florist the palm house usually is the house where everything in the way of decorative plants are kept, as well as the ferns. Plants are taken out to be sold or used for decorations. Boarders half dead are brought in during the Christmas rush and placed anywhere but on the right spot. Stock from the show house or the store comes in, and if not gone over ever so often, soon will put the whole house in anything but a sightly condition. Whenever a palm or fern comes in badly damaged, usually the quicker it leaves the house for good the better. No retail grower can afl'ord to give such a plant space and the care necessary until it gets back into good shape again. I never yet found it to pay to divide an old Boston fern which got too large for a lOin. or 12in. pot and try to grow a dozen 4in. plants out of it. The man who can af- ford to wait for such plants to amount to anything can't be making money. For- get about the frozen Kentias which came back from a decoration : dump them and try to avoid it from happening again. That is cheaper than to try to get such plants back into good condition. Clean the house up thoroughly and clear the benches aud walks of everything that ia not good. Once or twice a year is not enough. Every week during the Winter months undesirable stock comes in. Why not be a little more particular with the plants your customer wishes you to keep while going South or West this Winter? Let her know exactly what to expect of that fern or plam of hers and what it would mean to get it back into shape again. This will avoid a lot of bad feeling and help you to keep your palm house in better shape. Pelargonium Clorinda It is curious to notice how compara- tively slowly the merits of certain first class subjects sometimes come to be recognized. This seems to be the case in Pelargonium Clorinda. a free growing, healthy plant, with ornamental, fragrant leaves, and one that blooms freely, pro- ducing good rose-colored flowers of fair size in nice medium clusters. It can be had in bloom by March, and young stock purchased now will certainly flower between Easter and Memorial Day if treated right. This plant can be grown in almost any form ; and we have seen magniflcent specimen standard plants standing 4ft. to 414ft. high, with um- brella shaped heads covered with flowers. Although subject to greenfly, like most of the Pelargoniums, this pest can be easily enough kept down by the regular fumigation. Several times The Ex- change has emphasized the value of this hybrid Pelargonium, which was intro- duced a few years ago, and which is now grown in a good many establishments, and appreciated wherever grown. Forcing Pussy Willow Can you tell me what is the best method of forcing cut branches of Pussy Willow, also Spirsea and other blooming shrubs?— C. B., N. J. — The Pussy Willow is easily enough brought along if placed simply in a bucket of water in a hou.se with a tem- perature of 60 deg. for a period of 20 days or so. You will not have much success or any success with cut branches of ornamental shrubs. These have to be" lifted with the roots and forced gently at the start in a temperature of 45 deg., which may be increased' when the flower buds show signs of bursting. Utilization of Evergreen Branches What is a good' way to utilize branches from Spruce. Hemlock. Balsam Fir and Pine at Christmas, another year? I have a lot of these from trimmings from ill- shaped or damaged trees. Is there a way to make money from them? — B. K., Mich. — It is very doubtful if any use can be made of these for decorative purposes. Florists near to cemeteries sometimes find a call for loose branches, and of course the Hemlock is used considerably in the making of evergreen wreaths. The other branches might be sold as protec- tive material for shrubs and plants, but in that case we should' imagine the freight cost would prohibit more than a very small profit. 60 The Florists' Exchange t Ground Rose Bone per ton', 42.00 A FEW ITEMS NOT TO BE OVERLOOKED Tr. pkt. Oz. AGERATUM. Imperial Blue Dwarf.. . .50.10 $0.30 ALYSSUM, Little Gem 10 .30 ALYSSUM, Carpet ol Snow 10 .30 100 1000 ASPARAGUS plumosus nanus S0.40 S3.00 Tr. pkt. Oz. ASTER, Earlv Lavender, Pink, White. S0.25 CANDYTUFT, Empress, Giant 10 $0.20 COB/EA Scandeiis 15 .40 DRAC^NA Indivisa 15 .60 LOBELIA. Crystal Palace 25 MIGNONETTE. Elliott's Mammoth... .20 .75 PYRETHRUM Aurcum 10 .25 STOCKS. Ten-Weeks. In colors 16 .60 SAI,VIA Bonfire 25 2.00 VERBENA, Elliott's Mammoth. In colors 20 .75 _ VINCA. In colors 15 .60 ELLIOTT & SONS WM. "42 VESEY STREET NEW YORK Sweet Peas Early or Winter Flowering Spencers Yarrawa Grown by the originator See Special Floriet Liet row beicp mailed If you have not received it. eek aod we will mail it. F0TTLER,F1SKE.RAWS0NC0., neSeedSfore Fanenil Hall Square, Boston OUR MOllOi -Ifcll Ilta llrh kt/Ftl-l /llCf li>* Valley CHAS. SCHWAKE & CO., Inc., 90-92 West Broadway, NEW YORK (Mers taken now for 1916 crop of German, Swedish, Dutch Pips WTi"j orderlDx. plexf mentlop Th« Bxcbaugw \A/E IMPORT TO ORDER FOR THE TRADE ONLY: FLORISTS' PLANTS and BULBS for Spring or Fall delivery, from Holland, trance and Japan and all Nurserymen's Ornamental and Evergreen Shrubs and Trees. Address: AUGUST ROLKER & SONS, 51 Barclay St., orP. 0. Box 752, NEW YORK When orderlug, pleaBe mention The Elxcbange THE NEW FANCY PORTLAND PETUNIAS ARE UNSURPASSED FOR Bedding and Porchbox Filling They come in separate colors, of pink, white, royal purple and red. Send to Swiss Floral Co. PORTLAND OREGON For Descriptive List. Originator's best seed is ready now. Trade packets of 1000 seeds, $1.00 three packets for $2.50 Wben ordering, please mention The Exchange Dwarf Gladiolus Per 1000 CARDINALIS Blushing Bride.J5.00 Crimson Queen 4.50 Queen Wilhelmina 5.00 Mixed 3.00 COLVILLEl Rubra 4.00 Alba *'The Bride" 5.00 Rosea RAMOSUS Ne Plus Ultra. 4.50 6.00 Selected strains of AGERATUM, ALYSSUM, ASTER, BEGONIA Erfordi, CALENDULA Meteor, PRINCE OF ORANGE, CANDY- TUFT, CELOSIA, CENTAUREA, COBiEA Scandens, COSMOS, GYPSOPHILA, LOBELIA, PE- TUNIA and VERBENA. Special prices on tlie aliove, on application Lilium Longiflorum Giganteum (Black Stem) looo 7 to 9 in $30.00 All 8 in., selected 35.00 J.M.THORBURN&CO. 53 Barclay Street, NEW YORK CITY LANGHOUT&CO. Wholesale Bulb Growers SASSENHEIM, HOLLAND Wish to announce that Edw. H. Goldenstein, Chicago, IlHnois, is now a member of their firm. May we have the oppor- tunity to consult or quote? A postal card will bring our catalog. EDW. H. (JOLDKN.STEIX LANGHOUT & CO. "The House of Bulbs" Care of Maltus & Ware, 14 Stone Street, NEW YORK When ordering, please mention The Exchange TIMELY SEEDS OF NEW CROP BEGONIA Erfordi. Rosy carmine. Pkt. 30c. Vernon. Carmine. Pkt. 1.5c., ya oz. 75c. Gracilis. White Pearl, Snow White. Pkt. iDc, A oz. $1.00. COBj«A Scandens. Blue. Oz. 40o. GREVILLEA Robusta. M oz. 20c.. oz. 60o. LOBELIA, Crystal Palace Compacta. M oz. 35c. SALVIA Splendens grandiflora. H oz. -lOc., oz. -51.15. Splendens Bonfire. Ji oz. 50c., oz. SI. 50. WEEBER & DON ^'^L'^^J^^T Splendens Zurich. H oz. 60c. STOCKS, Beauty of Nice. Fleah pink. i4 oz. 50c. Queen Alexandra. Rosy lilac. H oz. 75c. Mont Blanc. Pure white. H oz. 75c. Dresden. Giant Perfection, German Ten- Weeks. In separate colors. Each, K oz. VERBENA. Mammoth Separate Colors. Oz. 75c. Choice Mixed. Oz. 60c. 114 Chambers St., New York When orderlDg. pleaae mentloD The Exchange BEANS, PEAS, RADISH and all GARDEN SEEDS Write for fricea i all UAKDEN SEEUS ■ ^^^^ LEON^DS^^ When ordering, please mention The Exchange ONION SFTS Lilium Giganteum case) $5.50 $50.00 8- to 9-in. (250 bulbs to case) 7.00 65.00 8- to 10-in. (225 bulbs to case) 9.00 80.00 9- to lO-in. (200 bulbs to case) 10.00 95.00 A. Henderson & Co. 211 N. State St., Chicago When ordering, please mention The Bxcbance Gladioli New Catalogue Ready JOHN LEWIS CHILD S, Inc. Floweriield, L. I.. N. Y. When ordering, please mention The Exchange j CHICAGO GROWERS FOR THF TRADE Snapdragon Prepare early for bedding out stock. By sowing seed of Snapdragon now, you can have plants nicely in bloom, in bands and pots, for Spring sales. We have all of the good ones and offer seed as follows: Our famous Silver Pink, Sl.OO per pkt., 3 for S2.50, 7 for $5.00. Seed of White, VelIow» Light Pink, Garnet and Nelrose. 35c. per pkt., 3 for $1.00. All orders cash. Free cultural direc- tions. __, See our display ad. of SQUARE PAPER POTS and DIRT BANDS — the proper articles for the growing of all small plants. G. S. RAMSBURG, Somersworth, N. H. Just Received. Late Shipment BUSH AND STANDARD ROSES, all varieties. Bush, S12.00 per 100. Standard. .S26.00 per 100. FERN BALLS. .5-7 in., S15.00 per 100; 7-0 in.. S3.00 per doz.. 524,00 per 100 The Barclay Nursery, ^ ^'VTp°'^'''^ 60 Barclay Street and 14 West Broadwar, NEW YORK Telephone: Cortlandt 1518 January 13, 1917. The Florists' Exchange 61 ^ SEED TRADE AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION President. Kirby B. White, Detroit. Mich.; fir«t vice-pres. F. W. Bolciano. Washington, D. C,; second vice-pres., L. L. Olds, Madison, Wie., secretary-treasurer, C E. ' ENDEL, 2010 Ontario rt., Qcveland, O.; assistant secretary, S. F. WiLLARD, Jr.. Qcveland, O. European Notes A sharp spell of Wiuter has given way to a soaking thaw which puts a complete slop to all outdoor work. So far as we have been able to inspect them the young plants of Brassicas have been severely punished, and as the soil is cold and thoroughly sodden, there is little chance of their recovery. Turnips, Ruta- bagas, Parsleys and Parsnips do not ap- pear to be any the worse for the visita- tion, which has been unusually severe for this time of the year. The belated crops of the late Radishes have now all been harvested, but the lack of sunshine during the growiug season has materially alYected the crop. It will not 'be possible to thresh them for sev- eral months at least. Meantime, the de- mand is exceptionally brisk. Novelties worthy of the name are con- spicuous by their absence this season. The most noticeable are some new hybrid Calceolarias for conservatory and draw- ing room decoration which are well worth the attention of enterprising florists on your side. They are named Chiltern Hy- brid and Cotswold Hybrid respectively. The former is the most recent introduc- tion and has the widest range of colors of which the pinks, reds and creams are exceptionally good. They are the work of W. J. James, whose giant strains of Cal- ceolarias and Cineraria are esteemed all over the world. Holmes, of Tomato fame, is offering a new vegetable named Tomato which pro- duces a. splendid crop of Tomato fruits above ground and a good crop of Potato tubers (immune from disease) under- ground. The tubers shown to the writer were a very useful lot. Etjbopean Seeds. Imports Jan. 4.— S. S. ileuse— M. D. T. Co., 332 pkg9. seeds: H. F. Darrow & Co., 320 pkgs. seed ; C. W. Wood & Sons, 300 bgs. Clover seed ; P. Henderson & Co., 47 pkgs. seed, 6 bags seeds. New York Seed Trade Wholesale and retail catalogs by sev- eral more of our seedsmen will soon be mailed out. Not a few of the stores are now increasing their force of employees in order to put their seeds in convenient shape for delivery during the busy season. It would appear that there is an oppor- tunity now in several of the seed stores of this city for seedsmen of experience and ability who are able to either take charge or act as an assistant in one of the departments, or to act as a traveler. Shipments of seeds grown in this country are steadily arriving at the stores, and some also from across the water. As regards the latter there is a considerable cause for anxiety, especially as regards any grown in Europe outside of France. There was noted at Stumpp & Walter Co.. 30-32 Barclay st.. recently, a very pretty exhibition of well grown blooms of Sweet Peas of those varieties which this company sold last Autumn, namely several Australian varieties, of what is known as the Concord Strain, and several of the new California varieties such as the Early Morning Star, Early Snow- flake, Early Melody and so forth. The exhibition of these blooms, which were well worthy of examination, gave a good opportunity to compare these new varie- ties with each other. The report, as it appears in the daily papers, of Harry A. Bunyard Co., Inc., which lately went into bankruptcy, shows the liabilities to be $12,087, and the assets $3,084. Peter Henderson & Co., 35-37 Cort- landt St., are sending out to their private gardener trade a very pretty 1917 calen- dar, the pictorial part of which is a re- production of the front cover of their handsome 1917 catalog. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 53 Barclay st., report that business in general is good for so early in the season, and the de- mand for seeds for export is steady and large. The MacNift" Horticultural Co.. 52, 54 and 56 Vesey st., is installing an aquar- ium in the front of the salesroom floor of its poultry department. Store improvemeuls which will give more shelving room are now going on at Arthur T. Boddiiigton Co., luc, 12S Chambers st. Tuberous rooted Begonias and Gloxinias are now coming in. Sev- eral members of the traveling force are now out covering their customary routes. John Morrison, of the traveling force of Weeber & Don, 114 Chambers st., has just returned from a successful Western trip. Tlie flower seed department of this firm has added Raymond Schetller to its force. The window display of this firm this week features horticultural and agricultural books. Knight & Struck Co., Inc., 258 Fifth ave.. is now mailing out its 1917 seed catalog. It reports that seeds in con- siderable quantities are now arriving from abroad. Anglin^ &^ Walsh Co., of Williams- bridge, N. Y., reports bookings on Car- nation and 'Mum cuttings, also rooted cuttings and bedding plants. Mr. Walsh is on the road at the present time. Among the recent callers in town was W. , C. Langbridge, representing the Jerome B. Rice Seed Co., Cambridge, N. Y. I Chicago Seed Trade I R. H. Beerhorst, of Beerhorst & Son, I wholesale bulb growers, Sassenheim, Hol- l land, spent the past week in the city and I stated that the florist trade were all plac- ing their usual amount of orders for bulbs for this season's trade. A. Henderson & Co., have been han- dling a large amount of Sphagnum since the holiday trade has Jbeen taken care of. In Spiraea clumps and Rambler Roses for early forcing there is a good demand. The cover of the Winterson Seed Store catalog is just off the press and is a re- markably attractive production. Buddleias are a special feature of the illustrations. The catalog will be ready for distribution later in the month. The Leonard Seed Co. held the semi- annual reunion of its farm superinten- dents and salesmen the first of the New Year. There were about sixteen sales- men present, when all matters of interest to the house for the coming year were fully discussed. H. R. Gould, who formerly had charge of the seed department of the Clinton Falls Nursery & Seed Co., Owatonna, Minn., for the past six years, has re- signed his position to accept the manage- ment of the wholesale department of the State Nursery and Seed Co. of Helena, Mont. The representatives of Vaughan's Seed Store on the road are sending in some splendid business daily. The trade is re- ported to be buying well in all their re- quirements for Spring and Summer trade. Gladioli for early planting indoors are selling well. Dormant stock in climbing and hybrid perpetual Roses is meeting with good demand. Arnold Ringier. of the W. W. Barnard . Co., accompanied by Mrs. Ringier, left Sunday for a stay in California of a few weeks for rest and recuperation. The Blue Earth County Seed Ass'n held a business meeting at Mankato, Minn., when about fifteen members of the association were present and discussed plans for the annual seed fair and corn show. That Beans are on a par value with diamonds and precious stones is exempli- fied by the Harris Bros. Seed Co., Mt. Pleasant, Mich., in the fact that they are this season mailing their customers a scarf pin in which is set a Bean. The idea is a unique one and their friends in the trade are sending them many com- plimentary letters on the aptness of the . souvenir. The Gardeners and Florists' ANNUAL S^7 50c "SR' SOc. THE ANNUAL and THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE (tj-i or for ONE YEAR «pl.O«> Re^id this partial summary of contents The Acetylene gas refuse 164 Advertising 137 Advertising, Co-operative... 70 ♦Advertising for St. Valen- tine's day 6S *Alpine house as a feature.71-72 Alpine plants 221 Annuals, sweet-scented 216 ,'Vnts, destroying 149 Aquariums, conservatory for 66 Arbor days in the U. S 204 Arsenate of lead 169 Aster bug, to destroy 150 Asters in pots 20S Automobiles for florists' use. 150 Bacterized peal 151 Balled shade and ornamen- tal trees 151 Banking, principles of. .... - 139 Basic slag 151 Baskets, standard sizes for. . 152 Biographical section. . . 191-201 *Bird Houses 152 Bookkeeping, simple 133 Bordeaux mixture 164 Bottoms for benches 153 Bougainvilleas, new 24 Brassicas, types of 32-33 Bulb farm, government 207 *Bulbs, planting 155 Bulletinis 223 Bureau of Plant Industry. .225 Business section 133-147 Buying a property 52 Calendar, monthly, for 1917 12-16 California, gardening in. ... 110 *CaUas in California . 112 ♦Canning and bottling fruitslo6 ♦Carnation and Chrysanthe- mum knot 158 Carnation, stem rot 157 Carnations, new 43 Carnations through the year 83 Caustic alkali wash 153 Cement 222 ♦Christmas advertising 70 Chrysanthemum, a 16ft. ... 31 Cistern filter. . ., 157 Clean up 155 Clubs and societies 231 Cockroaches 159 Copper sulphate 165 Cutworm and moth trap. . . 158 Cutworms, eradicating loS Daffodils, the best 220 ♦DaffodUs 42 Dahhas, new 43 Dahlias, select 219 Deutschland, submarine freighter 24 Diseases of plants 159 Drainage 159 Earwigs 160 ♦Elm leaf beetle 126 ♦Entrance front. 61 Eucalyptus, AustraUan 21 Evergreen trees 217 Experiment stations 224 Express and mail rates, dataI42 Ferns, eradicating from pas- tures 161 Fertilizers, amount to use.. . 160 Fertihzer, making a 203 Fibre 160 Fish, fancy, as a side Une. . 66 Fly maggots, killing 204 Flies in houses I6l Florists' and nurserymen's calendar of operations for the year 81-133 INDEX Asterisks (*) Indicate Illustrations Forcing 161 ♦Fountains, electric 163 ♦Frames 162 ♦Freeaias in Califgrnia 120 Fruit garden in California. .115 Fruit garden in the South. . 108 Fruits, handling of 164 Fuel question 74 Fumigating soil 160 Fungicides 164 Garden clubs 234 Garden, old-fashioned plants 215 Gardening in California. . . . 110 Gas lime 165 Gladioli, new 43 Glass area of florists' estab- lishments 24 Glass, cleaning 165 Grafting 167 Grafting, bridge 155 Grass seed for sport grounds. 165 Grasshoppers 165 Grease banding 166 Greenhouse, aspect for 149 Greenhouse, double glazed.. 166 ♦Greenhouse, iron frame 58 Greenhouse, is it possible to make a living out of one ?. 54 Greenhouse measurement.. . 166 Gumwater for fastening blooms 167 Hail insurance, data 35 Hardy plants, raising a stock ot 60 Heating pipes, painting. . . . 178 Humus, value of 167 Hydrocyanic acid gas 168 ♦Ice houses 170 Importations for June and August 24 Imports of bulbs and plants, 212 ; of seeds 21o Indian Summer 169 Insecticides l69 ♦Irrigation installation. . 59-186 "Johnny Appleseed" 20 Kerosene emulsion. i7o Labels no Lawns, worms in igg Leaves, burning faUen 155 Legal notes 39-^i Letterhead, billheads. I4i Lightning rods 173 Lime and sulphur spray. . . 164 Lime sulphur wash . 172 Liquid manure . 173 Mail and express rates. . . . 142 Marketing and selling stock. 135 Marketing by parcel post. .202 Mice and rabbits, havoc by. 174 Miscellaneous information... 202 ♦Moles eradicating 175 Mosquitoes , . . . 73 ♦Mouse trap ... 173 National flower suggested... 26 Necrology .46-49 New plants of the year. ... 43 Nursery stock importations. 27 Nurserymen's year 122-132 Orders, acknowledging I37 ♦Oyster shell scale. 128 Packing 177 ♦Packing machine for ^ trees 130-131 Packing plants 177 Paint brushes, care of 178 Painting heating pipes 178 Parcel post marketing 202 Peonies for exhibition 3 0 Petroleum emulsion 178 Photography 178 ♦Plant forcer 183 Plants, hardy 00 Plant novelticfl, certificated by N. Y. Florists' Club. . 45 Postal guide, U. S. official. .202 Potassium sulphide 164 Pots, standard sizes of 179 Property, buying a 52 ♦Pruning 123 Quarantine regulations? . . . . 131 Quassia and soft soap emul- sion 169 Rain, meaning of 1 in 205 Rats, how to destroy 179 Recipes and rules 149 Red letter days, florists'.. . . 64 Rental of greenhouse 180 Retail store business 62 Reviving young trees 180 Ribbons, trade sizes of 180 Roads, bottoming for. .... .181 ♦Rock gardens, views of,. - , 50 Rose aphis, controlUng 180 Rose chafer 180 Roses, grading, cutting 181 Roses, new 44 Round of the year 17-26 Rules, notes and recipes 149 Rust from steel, removing. . 181 ♦San Jos6 scale 128 ♦School gardening 80 Scum on ponds 182 Scum on soil 182 ♦Seed farms in Cahfornia. . 116-117 Seeds, year's imports of. . . .210 Selling and marketing stock.135 Selling on commission 136 Shading, wash for 182 Skinner irrigation system. .186 Slugs and snails 183 Snails and slugs 183 Societies 226-131 Societies and clubs, local. . 231-234 Societies, the national.. . .27-38 Society of American Florists. 37 Soil sterilization. 133 Southern gardens 108 ♦Sprayers and spraying 185 ♦Spraying, results of 124 Stock, disposing of 135 Stock taking 134 Sweet peas for exhibition. . . 34 ♦Sweet peas grown for exhibition 148 Sweet peas, new 44 Tariff 209 Tent caterpillars 186 Thrips 161 Timber, preserving 186 To remove whitewash 190 Trees, some useful 151 ♦Tree surgery 188 ♦Trees, transplanting. ..... 187 Tulips, branching 20 Tulips, classification ofi. . . .206 Tulips, forcing Darwin 208 Vegetable crops under glass. 78 ♦Vegetable culture under glass 3S ♦Vegetables, display of 121 Weed killers 189 White fly 189 White Pine bUster rust 207 Whitewash to remove 190 Windows 190 Worms in pots and lawns. . 190 The value of the ANNUAL is well shown in the list of contents appearing above, many single items therein being themselves worth the price of the book. ORDER NOW, and secure this Standard Book of Reference for all Horticulturists, which is destined to ultimately form a reference library of horticultural progress throughout the years. The Gardeners and Florists' Annual 438 to 448 West 37th Street, NEW YORK CITY A few remaining copies of the 1915 (25c.) and 1916 C35c.) issues are still to be had. 62 The Florists' Exchange Seasonable BulbS ^^^ ^*""^^^ New Lily of the Valley Proven forcing merit 1916 1000 Pips, Hamburg, Holland Grown $20.00 Valley Clumps, per 100, $20.00 Hardy Japan Lilies Just arrived in fine order. 100 1000 Lilium Auratum, 8-9 in., (160 to case)... . .$5.50 $48.00 Lilium Auratum, 9-11 in., (100 to case) 8.00 75.00 Lilium Rubrum, 8-9 in., (160 to case) 5.50 50.00 Lilium Rubrum, 9-11 in., (100 to case) 9.00 85.00 Lilium Album, 9-11 in., (100 to case) 12.00 100.00 Lilium Giganteum NEW CROP 1000 6 to 8-in. (400 to case) $30.00 7 to 9-in. (300 to case) 45.00 8 to 9-in. (250 to case) 65.00 9 to 10-in. (200 to case) 88.00 Lilium Formosum 1000 6 to 8-in., (350 to case) regular strain $35.00 6 to 8-in., (350 to case) true black stem variety 40.00 Spiraea (Just in) $1.00 less if shipped from New York 100 America, Lilac Rose $11.00 Avalanche, White 12.00 Gladstone, White 10.00 Queen Alex, Pink 11.00 Gladiolus, Colvillei The Bride Spanish Iris 1000 .$6.00 1000 Named Varieties, 4 separate colors ..$6.00 ;j; New Prices Vaughan's American Grown Gladiolus § bulbs for forcing, quoted on application. Virgin f, bulbs, dependable bloomers. •:• ♦ New crop Asparagus Plumosus Nanus now ready. I Chicago Vaughan's Seed Store New York Paperwhite Grandiflora for 1917 Delivery LAGARDE & SPEELMAN OLLIOULES (var) FRANCE LARGEST GROWERS OF FRENCH-DUTCH CHRISTMAS HYACINTHS, FRENCH GOLDEN SPUR, FREESIA EXCELSIOR P. O. Box 124 ^^ '<" p"'"'^ '">" °>"' •'"inch Hoboken, N. J. Burnett Bros. SEEDSMEN Catalogue on applioation «S Chambers Street, NEW YORK CITY When ordwlnir. please roeotton The Bxchang* GARDEN SEED BEET, CARROT. PARSNIP. RADISH and GARDEN PEA SEED in variety: alao other iteme of the ahort orop of this past season, as well as a full lice of Oardea Seeda, will be quoted you upoD apptioption to S. D. WOODRUFF & SONS SI Day St.. NEW YORK, and ORANGE. CONN Wben ordering, please mention The BxchaQjre CANNAS All leading kinds, also the new LILY CANNAS. CALADIUMS. BEGONIA, DAHLIAS, GLAD- IOLI, GLOXINIA, TUBEROSES, IRIS, MA- DEIRA and MANNETTI VINE, etc. Ask for Ust. SHELLROAD GREENHOUSES, :: Grange, Baltimore, Md. W>i.-ii orf1<»r1nc Dl*'ai«> HiAntlrtn Th«> Rxrhnnfa SPECIALTIES BEGONIAS. Glory of Cincinnati. Mellor, Mrs. J. A. Peterson. CYCLAMEN. Our own specially eeleoted etrain. ASPLENIUM Nidus Avis. Prices on application. J. A. PETERSON © SONS Weatwood, ... CINCINNATI, OHIO When ordering, please mentloa Tbe Bxchftnf* 97th YEAR J.BOLGIANO&SON Wholesale Garden and Field Seeds, Onion Sets, Seed Fotaloee Growers of Pedigree Tomato Seeds BALTIMORE, MD. When ordering, please mention The Exchange $243,000 for Garden Seeds By a vote of 44 to 73, the House of Representatives settled on .Ian. 5, in the usual way the annual fight over the ap- propriation tor distribution of free gar- den seeds. As adopted the appropriation carried $243,000. Shipment of Grass Seed to Norway (Cablegram from American Consul General, London, Jan, 3, 1917.) The 'blockade restriction promulgated Oct. 6, preventing the importation of grass seeds into Norway, has been can- celed.— Commerce Reports, Jan. 5. Beans A contemporary writes concerning Beans : "Jobbers are of the opinion that farmers will require from $1 to $1.50 advance over last season for growing garden Beans, because of present very high prices for food Beans. Elevator men in Michigan are getting from farmers, Beans which have been grown for seeds- men from the latter's seed stock. In the Santa Ynez Valley, Lompoc region, 40 pounds of garden Beans yielded 1200 pounds. Rocky Ford Bean planting did not return seed stock." I A Topsy Turvy World Beans Worth Their Weight in Gold I As emphasizing the high value of the garden Bean crop this year, Harris Bros. Seed Co., Mt. Pleasant, Mich., who are well-known as large growers of Beans, and who possibly were more successful with their crop than some other growers this year, have had a stick pin made for gentlemen's ties, using a nicely se- lected brown Bean of Phaseolus vulgaris in place of a stone. This they are send- ing around to friends and customers with a little printed slip declaring the Bean to be "genuine and solid," "species nearly extinct," and a little rhyme of two verses, one of which we quote : "The world is topsy turvy we say — Indeed, we swear it ! When diamonds are bought by the hushel ; And Beans are sold iby the carat." The Seed Growers of California I have read with great interest what "California Seeds" had to say in a recent issue of The Exchange on the seed growers of this State, and was a bit sur- prised that he omitted from the list the Waller Seed 'Co. of Guadalupe ; Burpee & Co. of Lompoc; Routzahn Seed Co. of Arroya Grande; John Bodger Seed Co., Gardena ; the Theodosia B. Shepherd Seed Co. and Mrs. Thomas Gould, ot Ventura — all reputable and thoroughly reliable. I never could understand the seed growers, nurserymen, and florists of Cali- fornia not letting the trade at large know more about their business, their stocks, and their facilities for filling orders, through a freer use of space in the trade papers. Many of my friends make the excuse that it costs too much to advertise, but my opinion is that one solitary sale of a pound or two of a good strain of flower seeds would pay for two inches of space in The Exchange for an entire year. Simply saying that so-and-so is a wholesale grower of flower seeds of high grade may be all right after the crops have been sold and before planting the new, but when the new crops show char- acter, a different note should be intro- duced into the advertisement, setting forth the merits of such seeds, as proved by superior quality. But our growers, as a rule, do not seem to have arrived at a realization of the value of such publicity. It is the custom for manufacturers of staple commodities such as soap, flour, automobiles, etc., to rely for sales on ad- vertising, and it is the only way open in these days to obtain publicity for many articles which, while they may not all be classed as staples, have come to be looked upon as necessaries. Why should not the same practice be carried out by our whole- sale growers of flowers and vegetable seeds, bulbs, etc.. if they wish to increase business and make more money? There is a feature of seed growing on this coast which must ibe put into prac- tice before the vocation will attain to its ra;iximum proportions and its greatest efficiency. The large areas now devoted to the business under one management must be sub-divided and cultivated by families, instead of by the expensive method now in vogue, namely, that of having the work done by high-priced and disinterested labor. From personal ex- perience and careful observation I am fully confirmed in the belief that were the acres now planted annually to the production of field and garden seed cared for as I have indicated, the yield would be at least four-fold more than is the case at present ; the product would also be quite as true to name and of greater excellence. There is another branch of the business which has grown wonderfully during the five years past — the production of Kentia palms. At this time there is not less than a half million of them in all sizes, yet I have never seen an advertisement of them by their growers. Now, the dif- ference hetween these plants, grown as they are in lath houses in this part of the State, and the glass house grown sub- jects of the Eastern States, is that the ones we grow are shorter of petiole, and 3' darker green color. They are as fine specimens as are grown anywhere under glass, and in other sections of the coun- try, and it would be money in the pockets of their growers to advertise them. Un- less a lot of our Kentia palm growers do get busy with printers' ink during the next few years they will surely *'go broke" producing and carrying the stock they now have on hand. P. D. Barnhabt. EXCLUSIVE OFFETj GARDENERS AND FLORISTS' ANNUAL for 1917 Out January 1 50 Cents With renewal of Subscription for THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE 35 Cents The Book with the Information Not Found Elsewhere — You'll ELnjoy It. ORDER NOW Gardeners & Florists' Annaal p. 0. Box 100 Times Square Station NEW YORK CITY, N. Y. Wben ordering, please mention The Sxcliaii£t GIANT PANSY SEED Kenilworth Mixture Kenilworth Mixture Kenilworth Cut Flower Mixture Giant Three and Five Blotched Masterpiece, curled, waved Kenilworth Show PrincesB, new upright Pansy Parisian. Enormous blotched Sowen. Giant White. Giant White, with large, violet center. Giant Golden Queen. Yellow. Giant Golden. Yellow with dark center. Giant Psyche. 1000 seeds 25c.. 5000 $1.00; li oz. $1.25. oz. $5.00 I will send 1000 Beeds of Rainbow free with every $1.00 worth of seeds and with other amounts in like proportion. When ordering, please mentloa The Exchange STEELE'S PANSY GARDENS PORTLAND, OREGON Superb Mastodon Private Stock SeedUngs. Per 1000, $3.00; estrA laree, coining into bud, pet 1000 S5.00. Separate colorB, per 1000 %i.OO. SEED MASTODON MIXED. Per M oi. tl.25; oi. $4.00, 4 oz. $12.00. PRIVATE STOCK. MIXED. Per H oz. $1.00, oz. $6.00, 4 oz. $20.00. GREENHOUSE SPECIAL. Per H oz. $1.00 oz. SS.OO. Catalog. WteD ordering, pleaae mention The Exchange James Vick's Sons Rochester, New York Seedsmen, Nurserymen, Florists SEEDS, PLANTS, BULBS All the leading kinds for Spring and Summer plant- ing. Aak for oatologue. SALVIA BONFIRE. New crop seed. $1.00 per oz. PANSY SEED GIANT SUPERB. Finest Mixture 5000 seeds, $1,00; $5.00 per oz. Cash with order. E. B. Jennings, south'port"' conn. When ordering, please mention The Exchange KELWArS SEEDS GARDEN, FLOWER and FARM Special quotations for the present Beaaon and from Harvest 1917 now ready. KELWAY & SON Wboltsale Sicd Growers LANGPORT, ENG. When ordering, please mention The Bxchange January 13, 1917. The Florists' Exchange 63 Our Advertising Man's Corner HAPPENINGS When some three or four years ago. a number of subscribers to this paper, in response to an offer that we made at that time, renewed their subscriptions with us for ten years to come, we appreciated the confidence shown. How many papers would you take out a ten years' subscription for ? The answer to that will show why we had, and still have, every reason to be proud of these ten-year renewals. Then, again, the unique adver- tising contract featured in this corner in one of our November is- sues, wherein the advertiser, in- stead of signing a new contract with us. wrote the following: ' ' / agree to pay you any advance tJxat you make in my adverlisement in your Directory of Reliable Retail Houses. The reason for my saying this to you is because "The Florists' Exchange" is the best Trade Paper published, and I ivill stick with you no matter how the rates jump." That surely was another occa- sion showing complete confidence and absolute agreement between advertiser and publisher, which told us once more that THE EX- CHANGE was fulfiJhng one of its missions. And now, within the past few days. THE EXCHANGE has re- ceived what it considers the highest compliment that could be paid an advertising medium through a de- sire expressed by one of the largest houses doing business with the Trade, and, incidentally, in our minds, the keenest users of ad- vertising space in the florists' papers, for a five-year contract for a fuU-page advertisement. These are happenings only to be found in the life of a successful trade paper, and we of THE EX- CHANGE read and value them as such. I Southern States | Nashville, Tenn. Best Holiday Business The writer has been in the grip of "the grippe" for the past few weelss, and hence has not reported. In the meantime the florist's trade has passed through its best month's business in the history of the city ; at least this is the verdict of several of the florists. First, regular trade continued heavy right up to the opening of the holiday rush. The holiday business was by aU odds the heaviest the city has ever seen, and the fact that Christmas came on Monday made it easier to handle the rush, as a great deal of the delivering was done ou Saturday or even before ; thus the main rush of buying was over by Saturday at midnight. Of course, business con- tinued right up to Christmas, but there was lime for delivery, which does not always come when there is a rush of buyers on Christmas eve. There were few novelties this year There was a good supply of Ruscus and other "embalmed" material. Some of these prepared wreaths were the best the writer has ever seen on this market. One feature was the fact that Holly was almost entirely absent. The florists do not handle it here, as farmers bring it in by the wa?on-load for ten days before Christmas and the town is flooded till no one gets a paying price. This year there was none in the woods. Mistletoe was also scarce and high priced. Since the holidays there has been little let-up in business, the demand being char- acterized as "the best ever." Sweet Peas are on the market in fair quantities, and the quality is the best we have ever seen m this city; in fact as good as we have ever seen anywhere. Roses are making BODDINGTON'S BULBS AND ROOTS LILIES Lilium Longiflorum Formosum 100 Casell 1000 7- to 9-inch, 250 bulbs in a case $6.50 $15.50 $62.00 9- to 10-inch, 200 bulbs in a case 9.75 18.00 90.0(1 Lilium Longiflorum Giganteum 100 Case 1000 6- to 8-inch, 400 bulbs in a case $4.00 $14.00 $35.0(1 7- to 9-inch, 300 bulbs in a case 5.50 15.00 5000 8- to lO-inch, 225 bulbs in a case 9.00 18.00 80.00 9- to 10-inch, 200 bulbs in a case 10.00 19.00 95.00 Lilium Speciosum Rubrum 100 Case 1000 8- to 9-inch, 225 bulbs in a case $6.00 $12.40 $55.00 9- to 11-inch, 125 bulbs in a case 10.00 11.85 95.00 11- to 13-inch, 100 bulbs in a case 16.00 15.00 140.00 13- to 15-inch, 50 bulbs in a case 21.00 10.00 200.00 Lilium >Ielpomene Magnificum 100 Case 1000 8- to 9-inch, 225 bulbs in a case $6.00 $12.40 $55.00 9- to 11-inch, 125 bulbs in a case 10.00 11.85 95.00 11-inch and over. 100 bulbs in a case 16.00 15.00 140.00 Gladiolus. Colvillei iqq looo Fairy Queen. Carmine red. white blotch $0.70 $ 5.50 Fire King. Orange scarlet, purple blotch, purple bordered 2.25 Non Plus Ultra (Ramosus type). Large, rosy red, flaked white, shaded magenta 1.25 Pink Perfection. A fine rose variety 70 The Bride (Colvillei alba). Makes a useful cut flower for early Spring use; will stand forcing. Pure white 70 20.00 10.00 5.50 5.50 Per Lily of the Valley (New Crop) Strong Pips of The German Variety Grown in Holland. 100, $2.25; per 250, $5.00; per 1000, $17.50. Lily of the Valley Clumps Doz. $2.00, 100 $15.00. Dielytra Spectabilis 100 $5.50; 1000 $50.00. Peonies, Officinalis Doz. loo Alba $1,75 J12.50 Rosea 1.00 7.50 Rubra 90 [^6.00 Hyacinthus Candicans 100, $2.00; 1000, $18.00. LUlum longiflorum giganteum Spiraea Doz. PEACH BLOSSOM $1.20 Astilboides floribunda 1.25 Compacta multiflora 1.25 Queen of Holland 1.25 Japonica 1.20 Aruncus 2.00 AMERICA 1.25 AVALANCHE 1.75 PHILADELPHIA 1 .65 RUBENS 2.00 100 $5.75 6.75 6.50 6.75 5.75 12.50 7.00 9.50 9.00 11.00 5 % discount for cash with order. ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON CO., Inc., 128 Chambers St., New York up in both quantity and quality what they failed to produce last Summer. Carnations are always good in this city, perhaps as good as in any place in the entire country, and this Winter is no exception. They are fully as popular this Winter as ever, and that means much here, for this is decidedly a Car- nation city. Azaleas were decidedly on the short side for Christmas and they continue to be so. On the other hand there are finer (Cyclamen than the writer ever remembers having seen on this market at this sea- son, and they are surely in demand. None are going to the dump. The quality of Valley has been ex- cellent this Winter, and although the quantity is small and prices are high, it retails at $1.50 a dozen. There seems to be a heavy crop of Papcrwhites and Soleil d'Or but it is all being sold. Roman Hyacinths are con- spicuous by their absence. None of the Dutch bulbs are in flower yet. Violets are coming freely now. In fact they were plentiful for Christmas and sold on sight. A few 'Mums are to be seen .since Christmas. These are being utilized in design work. Notes The "Joys" have rearranged their .store, allowing more floor space, and put- ting more of the office work in the bal- cony. This adds much to the appear- .ince of the place. They report a heavy increase over last year's holiday business. Geny Bros, bad a fine lot of Azaleas for Christmas and are getting in a nice lot of good specimens daily since. They had a phenomenal cut of Roses for Christ- mas, Russell being especially fine. Mclntyre Bros, had their sales house When You Want to Bny Horticultoral Sundries From England You cannot do better than write for my Trade Price List and a quotation for just what you want from time to time Large stocks of the following are always on hand RAFFIA in 3 standard qualities and prices, extra prima long white broad Majunga, 1st quality Majunga and first quality Tamatave Samplefl Sent Poet Free. Bamboo Garden Canes, Mottled and Tapering Canes. Best English and French Secateurs. XL ALL Budding and Pruning Knives. Garden Trug Baskets. Mushroom Spawn. All kinds of Fertilizers, XL ALL Insecticides, Fumigators, etc.. etc. Trade only supplied. G. H. RICHARDS, 234 Borough, London, S. E., ENGLAND Manufacturer and Shipper of aU Sundries Cable Address : "VAPORIZING" LONDON PEDIGREE SEEDS FLOWER & VEGETABLE WATKINS & SIMPSON, LTD. 27, 28 & 29 DRURY LANE, COVENT GARDEN, LONDON, ENG Prices Advertised are for The Trade Only 64 The Florists' Exchange raper White Narcissus riarir:^ 13/15 chns., 1250 per case, $1.25 per 100, $10.00 per 1000. 14 ctms. and up, 1000 per case, $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1000. STUMPP & WALTER CO., 30-32 Barclay Street, NEW YORK CITY nrilprine- plfHSP m^ntl'in Thp Kxclinnee A A y^ In Sutton's Seed Catalog You Will Find The Unusual BY the "unusual" we do not mean necessarily novelties, but just good sensible productions that are unusual in their very goodness. Choice things you will find in our catalog, that will receive a most hearty welcome to every garden. Every new thing in this year's catalog, just as in previous years has stood the Sutton test. That means, they are choice, depend- able, worth while things, every one of them. The War causes some delays in de- liveries, so send your order earlier than usual. Send 35c for our Garden Guide. With the first $5. purchase of seeds, the 35c will be promptly refunded. WINTER, SON & CO. 64-F Wall Street. New York. Sole Agents East of the Rocky Mountains MiXfjCTTtyrdi CICO Royal Seed Establishment Reading, England THE SHERMAN T. BLAKE CO. 429-F Sacramento St., San Francisco. CAL. Sole Agents West of the Rocky Mountains + + * * A A EatabUshed in 1787 To the Trade... Henry METTE, Quedlinburg, Germany Grower and Exporter on the very largest scale of all Choice Vegetable, Flower and Farm Seeds Henry Mette's Triumph of the Giant Pansles (mixed) The most perfect and most beautiful in the world. »6.00 per oi., »1.76 per H or., $1.00 per M o*- Postage paid. Cash vnth order. ^lllt;rit.<* per lOO; $15.00 per 1000. AU other varieties, very best grade of Bulbs. Price on application. AGERATUM, Dwarf White, Stella Gumey, Inimitable, Little Gem. 2-in., $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000; 2}^-in., $3.50 per 100, $30,00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS Plumosus Seedlings. $8.00 per 1000; in 5000 lots, at $7.50 per 1000; in 2!i-jn., $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Strong, 3-in., $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. Sprengerl Seedlings. $6 00 per 1000; 2M-in., $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000; 3-in., S6.00 per 100; 4-in., $10.00 per 100. Hatcheri Seedlings. $1.00 per 100, $8.00 per 1000; 2i.2-in., $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. BEGONIAS, Chatelaine. 2J^-in., $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000; 4-in., fine stock, $2.50 per doz., $15.00 per 100. BEGONIAS, Chatelaine, Rooted Cuttings Ready Jan. 15. $3.00 per 100, postpaid; $25.00 per 1000. BOUGAINVILLIAS. Strong, 3-in., $15.00 per 100. CARNATIONS, Rooted Cuttings, in all Standard varieties. $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. New varieties, at market prices. Will be pleased to quote you on large quantities. Note classified ada. for list of varieties and prices. CHRYSANTHEMUM, Rooted Cuttings and stock plants, all varieties, price on application. CINERARIAS, Half Dwarf. 2>i-in., $3.00 per 100; 3-in., $6.00 per 100. COLEUS Defiance. (New.) Red with gold margin. Strong, 23-2-in., $1.50 per doz., $10.00 per 100. CYCLAMEN, Seedlings. (Now ready.) Very best German strain. Once trans- planted. $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000. Seedlings, not transplanted, $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. DAISIES, Boston Yellow. Ji'-in., 100, $7.00. Giant White. For cutting, 2M-in., $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. Dwarf, for pots. 2>4-in., $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. Mrs. Sanders. i'A-m., $3.00 per 100, $27.60 per 1000. Rooted Cuttings, $2.00 per 100. DOUBLE ALYSSUM. 2-in., $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000; 2i-2-in., $3.50 per 100, $30,00 per 1000. DRACj«NA Indivisa. 2K-in., $3.50 per 100; 3-in., $7.50 per 100; 4-m., $15.00 per 100. Strong, transplanted seedlings, $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. FERNS. Table Ferns. 2M-in., $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. Bostons. 2>.i-in., 100, $4.00; 1000, $36.00. Roosevelt. Scottii, Whitman!, compacta, 2'4-ni., S.'jOO per lUO, S-inOO p,T 1000. O W Hil^ 1 i lifcAS ORCHID FLOWERING In AU VarieUe. NEW CROP SEEDS— To Sow at Once ASPARAGUS-plumosus nanus, greenhouse grown. New crop ready Jan. let. $3.50 per 1000; 5000 seeds, $15.00; 10.000 seeds, S30.00. Sprengerl, 75c. per 1000. Hatcheri. $3.50 per 1000; 500 seeds, $2.00. BEGONIA Luminosa and Prima Donna. Tr. pkt 25c.. A oz. $1 00 Erfordia, Tr. pkt. 25c; jV oz. 75o. Vernon. Tr. pkt. 25c. iV oz. 75c. CALENDULA, Orange King. Selected for forcing. }4 oz. 35e., oz. 50c. CYCLAMEN SEED, Giant Flowering. Finest English grown. Low's Giant White, Bright Red, Princess May (Bright Pink), White with Carmine eye. Giant Salmon King, $1.00 per 100, $9.00 per 1000. CYCLAMEN SEED. Finest German Strain. New seed, in all colors. 75o. per 100, $7.00 per 1000. (.Seeds in all colors but salmon). Salmon. $1.00 per 100, $9.00 per 1000. PETUNIA Double Large Flowering. Fringed Finest Mixed 600 Seeds 85o., 1000 Seeds $1.50 PETUNIA Single Large Flowering. Fringed Finest Mixed Pkt. 2000 seeds, 6O0., A oz. $1.25. PETUNIA Howard's Star and Rosy Morn. Tr. pkt. 25c., A oz. 75o. SALVIA Bonfire. Tr. pkt. 25o.. oz. S2.50. SALVIA Splendens. Tr. pkt. 25c., oz. $1.50. SALVIA Zurich. Tr. pkt. 50c.; 1 oz. $4.00. SHAMROCK SEED. (True Irish). Tr. pkt. 25c., H oz. 60c., oz. $1.00. SNAPDRAGON. Greenhouse Forcing Varieties. FERNS— Continued Elegantlssima Improved and compacta. 2k'-in., $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000; Teddy Jr. 2M-in., $6.00 per 100, $60.00 per 1000. GERANIUMS. 2>i-in„ excellent stock, ready for immediate delivery, of S. A. Nutt, Rl- card, Poitevlne, Buchner, J. Vlaud and Grant, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Send in your orders for quotations for later delivery. ROSE SCENTED GERANIUMS, 2}i-in., $3.00 per 100. HELIOTROPE, Dark Purple. 2-in., $2.50 per 100. $20.00 per 1000; 2'A-'n., $3.00 per 100, $25,00 per 1000. Centefleur. 2-in., $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000; 2H-U1., $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. Elizabeth Dennlson. 2-in.. $4.00 per 100 $35.00 per 1000; 2K-in.. $4.50 per 100, $40,00 per 1000, ICE PLANT, MESEMBRYANTHEMUM. 2}-«-in.. $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. PELARGONIUMS, Lucy Becker, Wurtem- bergla, Swablan Maid. Fine, $1.00 per doz.; 2-in. pots, $7.60 per 100. PETUNIA, DOUBLE. Very finest mixture, 2"^-in., $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000; 3- in., $9.00 per 100. $85.00 per 1000; in separate colors, 2J4-in., $5.00 per 100, $45,00 per 100. PRIMULAS, Obconica, Chlncnsls, Mala- coldes. Very beat strains 3-in., $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 100. Obconica Mixed. 2J.i-in., $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. ROSES, MY MAR\XAND. Bench-grown, 2-year old, own root dormant. Fine for spring sales. $10 00 per 100. ^r i SMILAX. Strong, 2).i-in., $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. SNAPDRAGON, Giant Yellow, Giant White. $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000. Keystone. 2U-in., 100 $5.00; 1000 $45.00. Silver Pink and Nehose. 2>i-in., $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. Roselle. Fine rose pink; new; very early. 2J^-in. pots, ready now, $6.00 per 100. Ophelia Color. 2M-in., $5.00 per 100. Seedlings. Ready January 8th. Phelp's White, Giant Yellow, Ramsburg's Silver Pink. $1.00 per 100, postpaid; $9.00 per 1000, express collect. SNAPDRAGON, Buxton's Silver Pink. Rooted Cuttings. $2.00 per 100, post>- paid; $15.00 per 1000. VINCA Variegata. 2>i-in.. $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000 ROOTED CUTTINGS. $1.25 per 100, $10.00 per 1000. ZVOLANEK'S WINTER Ramsburg's Tr. pkt. $1.00 Keystone Deep Rose Pink. Tr. pkt. 1.00 Nelrose Deep Pink Tr. pkt. .60 Buxton's Silver Pink Tr. pkt. $1.00 Phelp's White Tr. pkt. .60 Giant Yellow Tr. pkt. .60 Garnet Tr. pkt. .50 ROMAN J.IRWIN PLAMTS - CUTTIMCS-BUIBS-SEEDS Phoiies3738- 2326 Farragut 108 west 28t!!St. NewYorK Wben ordering, please mentloa The ExchaDge 68 The Florists' Exchange $AND Cp COLUMN You will always save money by consulting our advertisement before placing your orders. Rooted Cuttings, 2^, i or 4-inch pots All ready now, unless otherwise noted. AGERATUM. Rooted Cuttings, Blue Star, I Stella Guemey,ltPaullne. , 85o. per 100, • $7.00 per 1000. . i«= . ALTERNANTHERA, Rooted Cuttings. Brlillantlsslma, Rosea, P. Major, Yellow, 85c. per lOD, $7.00 per 1000. ALYSSUM, Double Giant, s 2-in., )(2.60 per 100, 820.00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS Plumosus' Seedlings. $1.00 t perJlOO, SS.OOJper 1000: 214-in. pots, $3.00 I per 100, $25.00 per 1000; 3-in., $6.00 per 100, $50.00 perjlOOO. BEGONIA Chatelaine. 3-iD., $8.00 per 100, S70.00«per 1000;t4-in., $12.00 per 100, $100.00;per 1000. BEGONIA Rei. An assortment of the best varieties, from 2^-in. Spots, ready Feb. 1st to 10th, $6.00 per 100, $55.00 per 1000. CANNA ROOTS 1000 King Humbert $27 00 Austria I7.6O Chas. Henderson 17 50 Italia '.'..'.'.'. n'.m Mrs. Kate Gray 17.50 Mme. Berat 17,50 Pennsylvania '.'...'' 17 50 Wyoming ' 17I50 And a full list of other varieties. Write for prices. CARNATIONS, Rooted Cuttings. For a full list, see classified advertisement. CINERARIA bybrida grandiOora. Half dwarf, finest mixed. 2}i-in., $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000; 3-in. pots, $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. COLEUS, Rooted Cuttings. Well rooted. All leading varieties, 95c. per 100, $8.00 per 1000. Delivery any time from now on. FERNS, Table Ferns. Best as- 100 1000 Bortment, 2>i-in $3,50 $30.00 GERANIUMS. From 2>f-in. pots, now ready. S. A. Nutt, Poitevine, La Favorite B. de Presilly, J. Oberle, Mrs. Lawrence S23.00 per 1000. Immediate delivery. Rooted Cuttings. S. A. Nutt, $12.50 per GLADIOLUS. Best forcing varieties. Per 1000 America, Pink $15.00 Mrs. F. King, Light scarlet 15.00 Augusta, White 15.00 Brenchleyensis, Scarlet 12.00 Halley, Salmon-pink 19.00 Peace, White 40.00 Primulinus Hybrids, Orange 20.00 B. Hulot, Deep blue 20.00 HELIOTROPE. Good, dark color, strong, healthy cuttings. 100 $1.25, 1000 $10.00. CenteBeur. 2-in.. $3.00 per 100, S25.00 per 1000; 3-in., $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000. NEW HELIOTROPE, Eliz. Dennison.' I Fine, dark blue, most fragrant of all. 2'4-in., $5.00 per 100, 840.00 per 1000. HYDRANGEA Otaksa. Field grown, 5 to 12 branches, S14.00 per 100. Best French varieties, 31-2-in. pots, healthy plants, $7.00 per 100, $60.00 per 1000. LEMON PLANTS, Ponderosa Lemon. [Will make very lovely plants. Stock to grow on. 2ti-in. pots, 75c. per doz., 85.00 per 100; 4-in. pots, $5.00 per doz., $30.00 per 100. MESEMBRYANTHEMUM. 2M-in. pots, very hea\'y, full of cuttings: a good pink. $5.00 per 100. MYOSOTIS. Winter-blooming; long stems. 2M-in. pots, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Transplanted seedlings, $2.00 per 100, $17.60 per 1000. ORANGES, Otaheite. Dwarf, a worthy novelty; fragrant. 2J^-in. pots, to'grow on, $5.00 per 100; 3-in. pots, $8.00 per 100; 4-in. pots, .?1S.00 per 100. PELARGONIUMS, in best tour varieties. Easter Greeting, ready Feb. 1st, Lucy Becker, Wurtembergia, Swabian Maid. These varieties ready now. From 2-in. pots, 87.50 per 100. $79.00 per 1000. PETUNIAS. Best double sorts, about 18 varieties in all shades, pale pink, deep rose, purple and white. Separate colors or mixed, now ready, from 2^-in. pots, S4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Orders being booked now for all varieties both new and standards, for Rooted Cuttings, Januarv Delivery. ^ J . . Frank Dinda's new 'MUMS. Anemone Elizabeth, pure yellow; Anemone f.S^n • PV.C" »'""' Rooted Cuttings. 810.00 per 100, SSO.OO per 1000. Pot plants, $12.00 per 100, 810000 per 1000. Alex. Gutlman, fine lavender, or rose pink. Rooted Cuttings, $7^00 per 100, 860.00 per 1000. Stock plants of all three varieties, now ready for delivery, 87.50 per doz., 850.00 per 100. CYCLAMEN SEEDLINGS. Bright Red Dark Red, Pink, Pure White, White with Eye, $3.60 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. Assortment of above, including Salmon, $3.50 per 100, 830.00 per 1000. Salmon Color only. S4.50 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. DAISIES. Rooted Cuttings of Mrs. Sanders and Giant White. $2.00 per 100, $17.60 per 1000. Boston Yellow, Rooted Cuttings. $4.50 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. Mrs. Sanders and Giant White. 2W-in., $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Boston Yellow. 2}i-in., 87 00 per 100, 860.00 per 1000. SALVIA, Rooted Cuttings. Bonfire, Zu- rich, Splendens, 81.25 per'lOO. 89 00 per 1000; 2M-in., strong, bushy, 83.00 per 100, 825.00 per 1000. SNAPDRAGONS. From 2}i-in. pots. Silver Pink, Giant White, Giant Yellow. Red, Nelrose. 100 84.00, 1000 $35.00. Keystone, at $5.00 per 100. $45.00 per 1000 Garnet. 2JiJ-in. pots, $6.00 per 100. ROSES, Own Root. 2J.i-in. pots, for'outside, to grow on, ready now. Per 100 DRACiSNA Indivisa 2>i-in.. .82.50 per 100, 820.00 per 1000 4-in., strong and bushy. . $10.00 per 100 2\i-in. 4-in. pans pots Kaiserin A. Victoria, White.. $3,60 $12 00 J. J. L. Mock, Pink 4.50 15.00 Lady Alice Stanley, Pink. . . . 4.50 15.00 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer, Pink 4.50 15.00 Radiance, Pink 4.00 12.00 MyJMaryland, Pink 4.50 15.00 Hadley, Red 6.00 20.00 Hoosier Beauty, Deep crimson 6.00 20.00 Rhea Reld, Pink 4.00 15.00 Sunburst, Yellow 4.50 15.00 Lady Hillingdon, Yellow 4.00 15.00 Ophelia, Shell Pink 4.50 15.00 Prima Donna, Pink 5.00 16.00 Baby Rambler, Crimson. . . . 4,00 12.00 Also an extensive list of other varieties. Ask for list of best cut flower varieties. Order early. VINCAS, Variegated. 2>i-in., at $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. - ►■. 1 . Rooted Cuttings. 81.10 per 100, 88.50 per 1000. NEW CROP FLOWER SEEDS IN WHICH WE SPECIALIZE ^§£^5^*^^^ plumosus nanus. True greenhouse seeds, $3.00 per 1000; 5,000 at $2.75 per 1000. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. 76c. per 1000. CYCLAMEN SEED, Giant Flowering. Best German strain. Bright Red, Rose, White „„ "ith eye, and other good colors. $6.00 per 1000. Salmon, $10.00 per 1000. FERN SPORES. In good table fern varieties. 60c. per pkt. PETUNIA SEED. Single California Giants. Trade packet 40c. Double, large flowering, fringed, $1.25 per 1000 seeds; 500 seeds 76c. For a full list of FLOWER SEEDS, consult our catalog. ANGLIN & WALSH CO. ENGLISH IVY. 2,14-in. pots, $2.50 per 100, 820.00 per 1000; 3)^-in. pots, 85.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. PETUNIA, Doubles. Large flowering; fringed; mixed colors. Well Rooted Cuttings, $1.60 per 100, $12.00 per 1000. PRIMULA Malacoldes. 2}f-in. $3.00 per 100, $26.00 per 1000; 4-in., heavy, in bud, $1.60 per doz.,'.$12.00 per 100. Telephone, WOODLAWN 1470 WILLIAMSBRIDGE, N. Y When ordering, please mention Tbe Bxcbanse FORCING STOCK ROSES Field-Grown, Selected Forcing Grade CLIMBERS, $15.00 per 100 Excelsa (Red Dorothy Perkins), Lady Gay, Climbing: American Beauty, American Pillar, Dorothy Perkins. Hybrid Perpetuals, assorted $14.00 per 100 HYDRANGEAS 3H inch pots $6.00 per 100 Single stem plants set with good, plump flower buds. La Lorraine. Large flowers, pale rose, turning to bright pink. Mme. Maurice Hamar. Large, delicate flesh-rose color. Mme. Emil Mouilliere. Pure white, with rosy carmine eye; very large, the best white. Otaksa. The old standby for pink, more easily forced than some of the newer sorts. Radiant. Clear, bright pink; an exceptionally handsome shade. 2)4 incli pots $4.00 per 100 Otaksa, Mme. Emil Mouilliere, Mme. Maurice Hamar. We offer a complete assortment of Roses, Shrubs, Vines, and Perennials for Spring, out-of-door planting — Send for current list. NEWARK, NEW YORK JACKSON & PERKINS CO., MIDDLE ATLANTIC STATES Continued Rochester, N. Y. Business is gradually getting down to its normal state, the holiday festivities beiug over. Things are quiet, or at least seem so after the holiday hustle and con- fusion. There seems to be plenty of stock coming in to take care of all busi- ness, with the exception of Carnations, which are short in supply and from re- ports received from the growers it is ex- pected that this condition will prevail for some time, as no particularly heavy crop is in sight at present. Roses in the longer grades are a little overabundant and have been hanging fire for the reason that shorter stuff is in more demand as most of the stock being used is going into funeral work. Of the latter there has been a fair amount going round. Lilies have been moving in better shape. Pa- perwhltes are over plentiful, also Roman Hyacinths. A few Golden Spurs are coming in and meet with a good demand as they usually do in the early season. Cattleyas have been in good demand. Valley, however, has been a poor seller for some time, owing I presume, to the high prices which have to be obtained for it. Edwin 0. Kaelber, Inc., report excel- lent business for the holidays. This firm is making a specialty in art vases, a large number of which they are disposing of. Mr. Kaelber is a firm believer in adver- tising in the daily papers, the results being highly satisfactory. Harry E. Bates of The Lord & Burn- ham Co.'s Rochester office, reports busi- ness as very satisfactory, with plenty of future business in sight. The firm is at present engaged in the erection of a new propagating house for the city of Roches- ter, which is being put up at Highland Park. E. H. Wilson, of the Arnold Arbore- tum, made a short stay in this city re- cently as the guest of John Dunbar of the City Park Department. Mr. Wiison, I understood, is again on his way to China to do more exploring and collect- ing. Club Election The annual meeting and election of officers of the Rochester Florists' Ass'n was held Monday, Jan. 8, Pres. Vick presiding. The attendance was the larg- est for some time and the interest and enthusiasm shown was extremely grati- fying, for which much credit is due Mr. Seeker, who has proved himself ,a hard- working _ and most energetic secretary. The business of the evening was wholly that of election of officers for 1917, a list of which is here published. The retiring president, Charles H. Vick, by whose ef- forts for the past two years the or- ganization has been kept going, was loath to leave his post as he has taken great interest in the association and will con- tinue in the future to put forth his best efforts to promote its interests. Refresh- ments were provided for by the president and the balance of the evening was spent in a general sociability. A number of new members were enrolled and there seems to be no reason to doubt that the interest and good fellowship manifested on Monday night will continue and the organization grow into one of importance to the community. Officers for 1917 : Pres., H. B. Stringer ; vice-pres., F. C. Thomann ; treas., Geo. T. Boucher ; sec. A. H. Seeker ; trustees. John Dunbar ; R. G. Salter and Hugo Teute. {Atlantic States continued en page 72) American Sweet Chestnut Immense stock, absolutely no blight. Price right. Straight, well rooted and nurser irown. 1000 10,000 6 to 10 in S8.0D $75.00 12 to 18 in 15.00 135.00 18 to 24 in 25.00 225.00 2 to 3 ft 40.00 350.00 3 to 4 ft 60.00 450.00 A large assortment of FOREST TREE SEED- LINGS, ORNAMENTAL SHRUBBERY and EVERGREENS. Send for special Trade Price List. J Jenkins & Son, Wlnona, Col. Co., Ohio When ordering, pleaae mention The Eichange Rooted Cuttings 100 1000 PETUNIAS, Dreer's Double. Large- flowering fringed, mixed colors Sl.OO 39.00 AGERATUM Stella Gurney 60 5.00 FUCHSIAS. Finest double, dwarf habit 1.00 9.00 HELIOTROPE. Dark, fragrant, good stock 80 7.00 SALVIAS. Bonfire and Zurich 80 7.00 TRADESCANTIA Bicolor 60 PLANTS 100 PETUNIAS. Dreer's Double Fringed. Mixed colors; strong plants, 2-in $2.25 HELIOTROPE Centefleur. Dark blue, t strong, 2-in 2.50 ROSE GERANIUMS. Strong, 2-in 2.00 SALVIAS, BonBre and Zurich. Strong, bushy, 23'ii-in., in bloom 2.00 Cash.with^order, please. J. P.CANNATA,Mt.Freedom,N.J. Wliep ordering, please meption The Eschange RO«,n Root.f°'„«'-» /^ C C C Field-Grown yJ»jM-t»J to pot 6- to e-in. Wben ordering, plew aaatloH The Bieh>iif Roses, Carnations, Verbenas J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. When ordering, please mention The Exchange Carnations F. Dorner & Sons Co LA FAYETTE, IND. When ordering, please mention Tbe Eichangg Printed noteheads, billheads and business cards Identify you with The Trade. An urgent order for etook is apt to be held up, if your wholesale manis uable ton connect you ae one of the oraft. January 13, 1917. The Florists' Exchange Grafted Roses FOR GREENHOUSE GROWING The Besi Varieties For The Average Grower. Ophelia Mrs. Aaron Ward Mrs. George Shawyer Hoosier Beauty Hadley Milady Jonkheer J. L. Mock Lady Alice Stanley Killarney Killarney BriHiant White Killarney Double White Killarney Kaiserin Grafted 2^ in. pots, $12.50 per 100; $120.00 per 1000. 2500 at $110.00 per 1000 250 of a variety at the 1000 rate. Own Root, 2M in $7-50 per 100; $60.00 per lOCO. Sunburst, own root, $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1000. My Maryland and Mrs. Wm. R. Hearst, grafted only, S12.50 per 100; $120.00 per 1000. The time to buy your Roses is NOW. A. N. PIERSON, Inc. CROMWELL, CONN. Wben ordering, please mention Tbe Exchange Geraniums Ks Packed to go anyxoherm Guaranteed to any point in the United States, as far west as Chicago. If they do not suit you, send them back and have your money refunded. 1000 S. A. Nutt and Buchner. .S13.50 Rlcard and Poitevine 16.00 QUALITY STOCK or they would not all be engaged that I can supply up to Feb. 15th. ALBERT M. HERR Lancaster, Pa. Geraniums ?;Sfng. Ready for Shipment. ^ICARD. POITEVINE. $15.00 per 1000. ^a^T. buchner. Ready February Cash with order. PETER BROWN 124 Ruby Street LANCASTER, PA. Geraniums 2>i-moh pota. S. A. NXTTT, BUCHNER. B. POITEVINE, (25.00 per 1000. Stock guaranteed. C. OUADLAND'S SONS 328 Houghton St., North Adams, Mass. When ordering, pleaae mentlop Tbe Exchange Bedding Plants In their Season WM. J. CHINNICK TRENTON, N. J. Wlien ordering, please mention The Eichange GERANIUMS Rooted Cuttings Ready December 1st RICARD, POITEVINE, VIAUD and DOYLE, $15.00 per 1000 S. A. NUTT and BUCHNER $12.50 per 1000 Cash with order FRED. W. RITCHY, Lancaster, Pa. Wtien orderlDg, please mentlop The Brchange 100,000 GERANIUMS Ready Now. 2 and 2|4-in. pots: Beaute Poitevine. Ricard, S. A. Nutt, Doyle, Viaud, Oberle, Buchner, etc. $2.50 per 100, S22.50 per 1000- 2li-in. FUCHSIAS, 15 varieties; DOUBLE PE- TUNIAS, 12 varieties; MARGUERITES, three varieties: LANTANAS, eight varieties. S2.75 per 100, S25.00 per 1000. AI/tnoA I Oman WhoUtale Florbt Aionzo J. oryan, Washington, n. j. When ordprlDg. please mention The Eichangg GERANIUMS ^e"" ^:^.^TX $20.00 per 1000. Poitevine, Ricard and others. 2-in. pots, $22.50 per 1000. VINCA varie!^-in gino Boston. 2K-in ..: *?oO Roosevelt. 2>f-in.... son Teddy, J 2^-in... •.•.;•. ::;:::: li°o WhltmanL 2K-in 500 Scottii. 4-in Teddy Jr. Roosevelt. Teddy Jr. Teddy Jr. Teddy, Jr., Glory of Wandsbek Wonder of Wandsbek Princess May Bright Rose Christmas Red Duke of Connaught Rose of Marieathal Rococo Erecta. Finest of all varieties. 100 1000 Seedlings $3.50 $30.00 2;^-in 7.50 60.00 2M-in., selected 8.00 75.00 3-in 10.00 90.00 3-in., selected 12.00 100.00 4-in., selected 25.00 Rococo Erecta. Seedlings 6.50 50.00 2K-in 12.00 100.00 3-in 20.00 For purchaser's selection of Wandsbeck's Christmas red and dark red, add $1.00 per 100. PETUNIAS White Dorothy. Pure white. Edna. Old rose. Jubilee. Reddish purple, blotched white. Brightness. Bright pink. Splendor. Mauve pink, mottled white. Aspana. Light pink, tinged gold. Mariana. Rosy purple. Diadem. Light pinkish purple. Gertrude. Soft pink, mottled white. Admiration. Reddish violet, var. white. Victoria. Pale pink. Pink Beauty. Delicate pink. MuriUo. Lavender, purple lined. Ceres. Deep aalmon pink. Undine. Reddish purple. Rosy Mom. Similar to Edna; blotched white. Achville. Rosy purple, blotched white. Peerless. Shell pink. Violet Spray. Violet. Bon Ton. Shell pink, purple blotch. 100 1000 2-m $3.00 $25,00 23^-in 4.00 35.00 3-in 9.00 85.00 MISCELLANEOUS PLANTS loo looo MOONVINE. Blue and white s ! no loinn AL YSSUM. Giant and dwarf dbl : ^nn *;?no SWAINSONIA alba .'.'.'.'.' i .'!.'.' .i,' i" ' 300 AGERATUM. Six varieties '.'.'.'.'.'.".'.'..".'.'. ' 3 00 LANTANA. Ten varieties '.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.','.'. 3 00 " • .• ; 3.00 l:.ight varieties 3_oo 35.00 45.00 40.00 SO.OO 70.00 1000 $45.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 rosy purple, ENGLISH rVY ALTERNANTHERA 25.00 200.00 *:'? 25.00 200.00 *:"> v 25.00 200.00 o-!n., fine 50.OO ?:"?.fine $1.50, $2.00 each i>.. tS.OO per 100, $60.00 per 1000. Cn<^f-I-;; 3J<-in.. $6.00 per 100. $40.00 per 1000 »3*'*.»*'t'** 6-inoh, 60o. each. John Wanamaker ?.^!"7i."2^ "^ ""■ Roses. Madlaon. Own root, 3-fal. $8.00 pel 100 Campbell Bros., Penllyn, Pa. Ferns for Dishes Fine, bushy ferns, in 6 to 8 best Tarieties. ready for immediate use. From 2>i-in. po«. $3.60 per 100, $30.00 per 1000 From 3-ui. pots, $7.00 per 100, $65.00 per 1000 From 4-in. pots, $15.00 per 100. pg^ joq COCOS Weddelllana. From 2>i-in. pots, $12.00 KENTIA Belmoreana. From 2)i-in. pots, 10.00 Thomas P. Christen$en, Short Hills, N. J. FERNS FOR DISHES Strong, healthy plants. From 2ii-m. pots, $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per lOdO; 3-in,, S7.00 per 100. COCOS Weddelliana. 2}i-in., $12.00 per 100. KENTIA Belmoreana. 2J4-in., $10.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS plumosus nanus. 3-in., $6.00 per 100. FRANK N. ESKESEN, Madison, . N. J. Decorative Plants Robt. Craig Co. 4900 Market St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. When ordaring. pUaae mantlon ThQ Blitiiang» Fragrant Daphne Odorata Beautiful spikes of this delightfully fragrant, old-fashioned, cool, greenhouse plant, with stems 7 to 10 in. long. $3.00 per doz. Please add cost of mailing, if ordered sent by parcel post. R. G. HANFORD NORWALK, CONN. MISS THEO Has made good. ROOTED CUTTINGS $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. Littlefield & Wyman North Abington, Meisg. DAHLIAS Best new and standard varieties. Write for prices before ordering elsewhere. PEACOCK DAHLIA FARMS BERLIN. N. J. KanOIiE ATLANTIC STATES Continued Buffalo, N. Y. The ending of the old year was satis- factory to all. During the early part of the last week in December business was somewliat ^in., $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. Prices for larger sizes on application. HYDRANGEAS. Best French varieties. 2Ji-in., $4.00 per 100; 3-in.. $6 00 per 100; 5-in., $25.00 per 100; 6-in., $35.00 per 100. MTOSOTIS Nlxenange. Fine Winter bloomer. Rooted cuttines 80e per 100; 2-in., $2.00 per 100. ^' PELARGONIUMS, Easter Greeting, Swabian Maid, Wurtemberela Lucy Becker, $8.00 per 100. ^ ' PETUNIAS, Double. 2]4-m., $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000; 3-in $9 00 per 100, $85.00 per 1000. SNAPDRAGON, Phelp's White, Yellow, Silver Pink, Nelrose. $4 50 per 100, J40.0C per 1000; Keystone, $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000. VINCAS. 2^in., $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. BfAGIO HOSE. The most satisfactory hose for greenhouse purposes offered H-in., 16e. per foot; 5^-in., 17c. per foot; %,-m., 18c. per foot. Couplings included. NICO-FUME UQUID. 1 gaUon $10.50, ]4 gallon $5.50. Express prepaid. RICO-FUME PAPER. 144 sheets $4.50, 288 sheets $7.50. Express prepaid. For Seasonable Seeds, consult our catalogue. For complete list of Zvolanek's Winter-flowering Orchid SWEET PEA Seed, consult previous issues of the Florists' Exchange, or write us. Our aim is to satisfy you, for by doing' so we enhance our own interests. We make no promises which we cannot fulfill, beheving that glittering promises are worthies*. SEE CLASSIFIED COLUMNS FOR COMPLETE LIST OF CARNATION CUTTINGS. CLEAN, WELL-ROOTED STOCK S. S. SKIDELSKY & COMPANY 1004 Lincoln Bldg., PHILADELPHIA, PA. When ordering, please mention The Exchange 74 The Florists' Exchange rn ^•»\\A^^^A^^'^^ti'w'fc Six Colors •\.^ A distinctive box for every floral occasion. ..^..>v%^v.^^..>>.^^^t. >*■>.. >^.j.. Anchor Brand Folding Flower Boxes For Cut Flowers, Violets and Corsage Bouquets. Corrugated Express Shipping Boxes. Write Jor Illustrated Booklet. Sefton Manufacturing Corporation 1315 W. 35th Street, Chicago .^x....^..^... .-..^... .., One and two-color cover designs. —r\ SunUght Sash for Bedding Plants Its successful use by hundreds of florists has proved that Surilight Double Glass Sash gives far better service than single glass, and at half the operating cost. Plants have all the hght all the time, growing faster, stronger and healthier. No possibility of sudden chilling at night and no expensive mats and shutters to move and remove. and Cold-frames* t THE STANDARD ^■Scientific and practical "endorsement by leading florists and gardeners i have made Sunlight Double Glass Sash the standard. Sunlight quality is also maintained in the com- plete line of single glass which we cany in stock — prompt shipment. Write us today for valuable catalogue and present low prices. Small Sunlight Greenhouses for Special Growing For many varieties of flowers, one or more small ready-made, inexpensive Sunlight Greenhouses are a decided .advance in floriculture. Enables you to maintain temperatures best suited to growing special varieties, or to season bedding and half hardy plants before setting them out. SUNLIGHT DOUBLE GLASS SASH CO., 933 E. BROADWAY LOUISVILLE, KY. MIDDLE ATLANTIC STATES BUFFALO— Continued shop has already been given in The Flo- rists' Exchange. Edward Baum is now in his new flower store at 785 Elmwood ave. His stand at 771 Elmwood ave. was too small. J. B. Achilles, representing the Bureau of Plant Industry of the Dept. of Agri., was a caller. "The shipments of Azaleas and Rhododendrons from abroad, while they extended unusually late this season, are now practically over," said Mr. Achilles. "The stock this season was unusually clean and free from disease." "It looks as it Buffalo's floral center will be moved from Main st. to the vi- cinity of Delaware ave. and Chippewa St.", said J. Benson Stafford. "Attrac- tive art and novelty shops are also being opened in this neighborhood. We were the first to move in this direction and the Colonial Flower Shop came later. Palmer's and the Lenox flower shops will also open in this section. This is an ideal center for higli-class trade and rents are considerably below those of Main st." .losEPH A. McGmBE. Pittsburgh, Pa. The flower business is now down to normal, with about enough stock to sup- ply the rlemand. It is quite different from last year. In 1916 stock at this time was very scarce and the demautU largo. Car- nations and Roses seem to be plentiful, but clean up each day at fair prices. Some markets are offering, them at very low prices, but Pittsburgh has had no cause to reduce prices to as low a figure as other markets. Am. Beauty Roses are holding their own with sufficient supply. Lilies are not plentiful. Paperwhites and Peas are plentiful and some are-st^ld at low prices. Greens are abundant. Some houses have Boxwood to offer, this being caused by shipments arriving ,■ after Christmas. The retailers are busy, with large decorations and expect to '%e so fur some time. Club Meeting . The Jan. 2 meeting of the ^|^^ists' Club was probably the most interesting meeting that has ever taken place, from the viewpoint of the retailers, i The sub- ject under discussion was "The Street Fakir." Henry Meuschke had read a paper on this subject at the previous meeting, which was to be answered by E. J. McCallum at the next meeting. After this paper (which can be found else- where in this issue) had been read the president asked for remarks from those present. Intense interest was creatpd iu the dramatic speech of A. Krongold. in- troduced as the "King of the Street Fakirs," who defended his branch of the profession in vigorous style. Some fine specimens of Primula and Hyacinths were ehown by Mr. Leeck of New Brigh- toii {\xic\ Carl Beckerer. Nomina|:Ji9P of oliim-s for lltlT al^u tuuk place, the elec- tion to be held next month. The special committee appointed to investigate the possibilities of a fiower show to he held iu Pittsburgh next Fall reported ad- versely and the project was given up ; all agreeing to turn in and give all help possible to the Sewickley Florists' Clubs' show to be held next Fall. It was also proposed that Pittsburgh try to secure the 191S meeting of the Chrysanthemum Society and hold a big flower show in connection therewith. This is a move- ment that should enlist the support of every florist in Westeru Pennsylvania. Fred Burki has left for Florida and the Isle of Pines for a short vacation. Wm. Loew has recovered from a sick spell, but does not look any too well. He is thinking of going South for a vaca- tion, until his health improves. Milton Alexander called on the trade. .' ■■ N. MoC. Lancaster, Pa. The retail trade is in such a satis- factory condition, with flowers plentiful enough to meet the demand and the de- mand enough to make all the retailers happy, that it is ^oUy to name indi- viduals. At. the B. F. Barr establishment the maqager, Mr. Murphy, is still on the sick list, although he does manage to get enough time in at the store to keep things moving in proper shape. H. A. Schroyer is receiving compH- men ts on the beautiful decoration he made the past week in the Auditorium. Losses on express shipments are being reported right along and it certainly is time someone with the power to do it "got busy," individual complaintff seem- ing to avail nothing. ' - ^" ~- Alphonse' Peters, manager of the Greenwood Floral Co. — as a matter of fact he is the company — had a neW boiler installed ready for action two days before Christmas. Two weeks previous to that time there was no heat in the greenhouses or at his house, which is at- tached to the former. The natural con- sequence of this state of affairs is that all the stock, valued' at about $1000 has been lost. He is filing a claim against his landlord for this amount, as it was due to the latter's carelessness that the new boiler was not installed before the old one was condemned. A Notable Local Gronrer > Willis B. Girvin of Leola is such a busy man that it is simply impossible to get any news from him, so I made a trip out to his place one morning. I found him head over heels in work at his Grist Mill. So much work is done here for the surrounding community that the greenhouses are practically left in the hands of the manager, John Shoen- berger, and good hand's they seem to ibe, too, willing to work and taking a great interest and considerable pride in the business. In Chrysanthemums Mr. Girvin grows only Bonnaffon and Nonin, the latter va- riety being still in evidence among his cut flowers. A shipment of some 400 for Christmas was delivered ^fter three days' delay. A loss claim has been filed with express company for their estimated valuation. Primula and Paperwhites are grown as catch crops, the latter, how- ever, being about o.ver. Carnations are the main crop and everything else is a side issue. Parslfey is one of these side crops that brings in between $400 and $500 per annum. As- paragus plumosus as a pot plant is an- other, and of this there are some 30,000 potted up. The new King house, now in its second season, contains about 18,000 Matchless and 7000 Mrs. C. W. Ward, both the picture of health and a perfect sea of_ bud^ and fiowers. Mrs. Ward up to this time has produced about two per square foot of bench surface, while Matchless has produced five. This seems to be the universal report on Mrs. Ward from this section and we are hop- ing that something a little freer will be shown at our Carnation meeting the 18th. Properly grown it is as good in every particular as anyone can demand, except- ing its blooming quality. Pink Delight and Enchantress Supreme are both grown in quantity, with the Supreme only in line for next season. Mr. Shoenbergor says there is not enough dfference made by the commission houses in the price to warrant the extra cost of growing Pink Delight, this extra cost arising from the fact that it is almost impossible to dupli- cate your stock, as this variety is such a shy cutting producer. A house of Mrs. Akehurst, while looking very well, does not quite measure up to requirements, as it is a hit too slow in maturing and a bit too grassy in growth. Beacon missed the holidays, but is evidently liked', as it is the only red on the place! With the amount of glass Mr, Girvin has one would naturally expect a larger variety but he believes in growing few^ vane* January 13, 1917. The Florists' Exchange 75 Roses For Forcing Use Grootendorst's Baby Ram- bler Roses for forcing. We ship in the Fall and they bloom by Easter or Decoration Day, at a time when they bring high prices. Our leading varieties are Baby Rambler, Baby Tausend- schon, Erna Teschendorff, Ellen Foulsen and Orleans. Place your order now for ship- ment next Fall. Our American office will give your letters prompt attention. F. J. Grootendorst & Sons Room 1101 10 Broadway NEW YORK, N. Y. WbeD orderlDg. i>lease mention The ExchaDge All Nurserymen Seedsmen eind Florists Wishing Co do business with Europe should send for the "Horticultural Advertiser" This 18 The British Trade Paper being read weekly by all Horticultural traders. It is also taken by over 1000 of the best Continental houses. Annual subscription to cover cost of postage, 75 cents. Money orders payable at Lowdham. Notts. As the H. A. is a purely trade medium applioanta should, with the aub- soriptions. send a copy of their catalogue or other evidence that they belong to the nursery or seed trades. Address Editors of the "H. A." ChUwell Nurseries, Lowdham, Notts Wben ordering, please mention The Exchange PLACE [YOUR ORDER NOW FOR Acer Polymorphum Atropur- pureum. Azaleas, Rhododendrons, Hybrids and Hardy Conifers, Decorative Plants, Boxwood, Hollies, Magnolias, Evergreens, American and Japanese Plants, Hydrangea Pan. Gr. Fl., Peonies, Climbing Plants, Clematis in Variety, Dwarf Climbing and Standard Roses PRICE LIST ON DEMAND KROMHOUT & SONS, Boskoop, HoUaod U.S. Representative: A. KROMHOUT c|o Maltua & Ware, U Stone St, NEW YORK CITY When ordering, please mention The Excbanee HilFs Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY Complete assortment in large and snsall size*. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nursery Co. , Inc. , duL. hi. Evergreen Specialists Largest Growers in America Wben ordering, please mention The Ezcbaoge For Winter we offer a complete list of Shade Trees, Shrubs and Evergreens Will be pleased to submit prices. AadnboB Nurseries, p 0 Bos 731 WilmingtoD, N. C. When ordering, please mention The Ezcbaoge SILVER MAPLE ..Handsome seedlings for lining out. 1000 SUGAR MAPLE.ll to 2 ft $6.00 2 to 3 ft 10.00 5 to 10 in 2.50 10 to loin 8.00 Send for complete list of tree seedlings. slirubbery and evergreens, with special prices to the trade for Spring, 1917. J. JENKINS & SON, Winona, Col. Co., Ohio Wbea ordering, please mention The Exchange A. KOLOOS & CO. WRITE TODAY WRITE TODAY Now is the Time to Order Your Plants and Shrubs to Secure Early Spring Delivery Such as: AZALEA,AUCUBA, BOXWOOU.BLUESPRUCE, CONIFERS, CLEMATIS, HYDRANGEA, LILACS, LAURELS, JAPANESE MAPLES, ROSES, RHODODENDRONS. AMERICAN HARDY varieties one of our specialties and all other HARDY SHRUBS for forcing or outdooor. ROSES, Bush, Tree and Climbers in more than 300 sorts, including the leading and new up-to-date varieties are offered by us. LET US QUOTE YOU ON YOUR LIST OF WANTS Copy Wholesale Catalogue 1917-18 free on application from Care MALTUS&WARE 1VTI7\X7 "S/^CWiV 14 STONE STREET INtW HJKIV MR. L. VANHEERDE WRITE TODAY WRITE TODAY EXPORT NURSERIES Rose Multiflora "^Budding Write for sizes and prices Thomas B. Meehan Co. DRESHER. PA. When ordering, please mention The Exchange CALIFORNIA PRIVET and CUTTINGS PRIVET. ALL GRADES A limited number of No. 1 cuttings. H.UtRY B. EDWARDS, Little Silver. N. J. When ordering, please mention The Exchange MIDDLE ATLANTIC STATES LANCASTER — Continued tics and studying their particular wants, so as to get the best possible results from them. Rooted cuttings are something of an item here ; in fact Mr. Girvin is about the only grower of rooted Carnation cut- tings in this section. He has in the sand now what I would estimate at about 50.000 cuttings. Later on Chrys- anthemums will be turned out in quantity. The mechanical end of the establish- ment is well looked after, labor-saving devices and perfect heating all helping to make profitable returns. A new coal bin has been put in. by which 250 tons of coal can be unloaded and put in with- out any shoveling. Club Notes The next visiting trip for the club will be to Chas. B. Herr's place at Strasbui-g, with a stop at our friend Amos Rohrer's, both model establishments and a proper prelude to the Carnation meet- ing to be held in the evening of Jan. 18. The club was well represented at the funeral of Mrs, Seibold and sent a suit- able emblem for the occasion, which partly expressed our deep sympathy with Mr. Seibold in the loss of his wife and helpmate, for she was one of those rare helpmates that one seldom finds. Albebt M. Hebb. Geranium Leaves Diseased I am enclosing two Geranium leaves which are diseased, and would be glad to know a remedy. — F. B., N. Y. — The leaves show signs of having been on plants that were too crowded and kept wet. perhaps also in a low tempera- ture. The Geranium is a healthy grow- ing, robust plant if given half a chance. We would advise you to see to the drain- age of your plants, to give them more space on the benches or wherever they are. and a bouyant. drier atmosphere. Of course, clean away all those diseased leaves, trim up the plants and make the conditions clean and healthy generally. Should the disease continue, and you are sure that the house and treatment is in accordance with what we suggest, it might be necessary to use sulphide of po- tassium as a spray, three ounces of liver of sulphur to ten gallons of water. dvertise in THE EXCHANGE Cottage Gardens Nurseries, inc. EUREKA, GALIFORNIA Largest Growers of Ornamental Nursery and Florist Stock in America ■NOW READY - Preliminary Catalogue, containing full descriptions and suggestions for growing Rhododendrons, Indian Azalseas, Boxwood, Hollies, Winter-Blooming and Berried Plants, from Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Asia, Ciiile and Califor- nia, suitable for use in the Commercial Florist Trade. Also Narcissus, Hyacinths, Tulips and Peonies. IF INTERESTED, Mail ua your name and address, PLEASE When ordering, please mention TTie Exchange X 0 r IF IT IS Rhododendrons or Azaleas ASK OUR PRICES BEFORE YOU ORDER MAHLSTEDE BROTHERS BERGAMBACHT, HOLLAND Growers of the Better Class of Nursery Stock U. S. Representative, J. A. Mahlstede, P. 0. Box 318, Wilmington, N. C. When orderiOE' please mention Tb« Exctaanca 76 The Florists' Exchange S'^L CALIFORNIA PRIVET I have over 450,000 of this SPECIAL GRADE of CaUfomia Privet grown by a new method. The mustration:8how3 a fair sample of each size. ' Note the excellent root system. Prices, 12 to 18 inches fn^^Zl'Z Prices, 1 H to 2 feet ^^-^ P^^ ^'^ Packed free for cash with order. No order accepted for less than 1,000 plants. Also over Two Millions of California Privet, of finest quaUty, in all sizes, from one to four feet, grown in the usual way. Very attractive prices, especially in carload lots given upon request. / have much the largest and best stock of California Privet of any nursery in the world. J. T. LOVETT, LITTLE SILVER, N. J. Hill's Choice Landscape, Decorative and Forcing Stock i?*-*r» n r*DICTC» XBAnF Boxwoods Globes. Bush. Dwarf- one of our leading epeoialties. Stocked In enormous qaantitiea. D T»^At> StandardB. Hall standards. Day ireeS p^^BmidB We e»n save you money and give better quality. Let Qfi prove It, Hardy Tubbed Evergreens Clipped Bpecimens in Taius, Thujas. Junipenis Abiee varieties in Fyramidfl, Globes, and natural-shaped, in large assortment. . , , A.»..-Q»U« Beet Borta, best values, in ATaUCaTlao both small and large sues. for immediat* effect and growing on. n • Ci. I Azaleas, Rhododen- rOrCing OtOCK drone. Auoubas, Skimmia Japonica. Hydrangeas. Iila<». Spirffiftfl, Magnolias. Japanese Maples, Wistaria CLlDeneis, Japanese Flowering Cherry, Peonies. Roses, in large assort- ment. Choicest quality, best commercial sorts FOR FLORISTS' TRADE Landscape Evergreens and r*^-.:CA«. New. rare and standard cornier S varieties.-' Small, medium and large siies supplied in perfect specimens, w^th ball and burlap. Largest and most extensive collection in Amenoa. Window-Box Plants ^us'svergreeM (or winter use. All hardy and desirable sorts, best seieotion. lowest prices. Also Bush Box and Dwarf Edging. This line offers wide-awake floristfl a grand op^r- tunity to increase their sales and profita. Deciduous Trees and Shrubs Our leaders — Norway Maple. American White Elm. and Japanese Barberry. Young Stock for Lining Out Ornamental Evergreens and Deciduoua Trees and Shrab seedlings, rooted cut- tings, grafta, etc., in large aesortinentBt very low prices Annual output, lO.OOO- orta. OOO plants Wkolcl. Brie, lilt wiU b. a«il.d prompUr .n r.,»e.L Writ. I.r '°'»™''i°° "J »"" '"..m.t^ .... •-» ¥¥•„ HI /-> ^ 1— EVERGREEN SPECIALISTS The D. Hill Nursery Company, Inc. urgest growers in America HOtESALE GROWERS ..d IMPORTERS Bo» 407, DUNDEE. ILL_ Nursery Stock i Florists Trade Fruit Trees, Ornamental Trees. Shrubs. Small Fruits, Roses, Clematis. Phlox, Paeonies, Herbaceous Perennials Ampelopsis Veltchii California Privet Berberis Thunbergii Write For Our Wholetale Trade List W. ea T. SMITH CO.. 70 YEARS Geneva. N. Y. 1000 ACRES KOSTER & CO. Hollandia Nurseries Boskoop :: Holland Headquarters for First-Class Nursery Stock U. S. resident representative A. J. PANNEVIS FLUSHING, N. Y. BULK& CO. BOSKOOP Holland WHOLESALE GROWERS AND 1J__J„ RhnHodendrons EXPORTERS OF SELECT ntaroy n.noaoaenaronb Headquarters for First-Class Hardy Nursery Stock. Ask for Catalog ROSES-PORTLAND-ROSES Superior quality, choice varieties, sell better, grow better. Ask for catalogue. Place your order now. MOUNTAIN VIEW FtORAl COMPANY, Portland, Oregon Mr. James B. Duke of SomerviUe, N. J., is overstocked, and is offering for sale the following specimen stock at greatly reduced prices: KOSTER'S BLUE SPKUCE. 6 to 7 ft., 60o. per ft.; 7 to 10 ft., »1.00 per ft. GREEN SPRUCE. 6 to 8 ft., 40c. per ft., 8 to 10 ft., 50o. per ft. DOUGLAS SPRUCE. 5 to 7 ft., 30o. per ft.; 7 to 9 ft., 40o. per ft.; 9 to 10 ft. 50e. per ft. HORSE CHESTNUTS, white. 2H in. to 4H i". eal., from $175 to 8360 per 100. HORSE CHESTNUTS, red. 3K in. to i}/i in. eal., from J36 to $60 per 10 ( ten ) MAPLES, Silver. 3H in- to 6 in. eal., from $170 to $400 per 100. MAPLES, Norway. 2H in. to 4 >^ in. •al., from $180 to $316 per 100. EUROPEAN LINDENS. 2H in- to 4 in. eal., $180 to $270 per 100. LILACS. Unnamed varieties, 6 ft. to 8 ft., $75 per 100. JAPANESE MAPLES. 3 ft. to 7 ft., $3 to $7 each. DUKE'S FARM -:- SOMERVILLE, N. J. Pot Them Up Roses Established Bring in Steady Money Not until Christmas time do we start the tree plow. Have them come by express and go direct into the pots. Own- Root-Roses so handled give wonderful results and every year you will want more. January, February March shipments. Write for full list and prices. Eipress rate quaranteed, also condition of arrival. HOWARD ROSE CO., Hemet, Cal. When ordcriog. pleaie meptlon Tbe Kxehange TREES Largest afleortment In New England. Ever- greens, decldaoae trees, both common and rarer varieties Sturdy, choice stock that can be depend- ed upon. Send for catalog and special trade prices. TiNi^^rSM North Abingtoo ^^ Mass. SHRUBS Finest of Shrubs. Special „.«„-- trade pricet. By the ItSCn^S thousandfl. hardv Native and Hybrid Rhododen- drons—transplanted and acclimated. Send your lists. Let us estimate. | When orderlns, plea«« mentlcm !%• Bxebanc* Largest stock in the country Low prices for Fall Delivery California Privet Berberis Thunbergii Asparagus Roots The Robbinsville Nurseries ^ p^fr^r^'^ RobbinsTille,N.J. ANAELDEREN &Co. Boskoop, Holland Wholesale Growers Of ERYUoOJ^ Hardy Nursery Stock LARGE PINES.SPRUCES, HEMLOCK, RHODODENDRONS, KALMIAS, ETC. The F. E. Conine Nursery Co. Stratford, Conn. Referuce : Dma (: Braditrnt. Eitablisbca 21 jcsri When ordering, please mention The Kxcbanise Our Advertising Columns READ FOR PROFIT ^ ^ USE FOR RESULTS P. Ouwerkerk 216 Jane Street WEEHAWKEN HEIGHTS, N. J. JUST RECEIVED FROM OUR HOLLAND NURSERIES Rhododendrons, Azaleas,Spirae8s, Japonica, Lilium Speciosom, Peonies, Bleeding Heart, Pol- Grown Lilacs, Hydrangea in sorts. Clematis, and H. P. Roses in the best sorts PRICES MODERATE January 13, 1917. The Florists' Exchange 77 URSERY DEPARTM CONDUCTED BY JOSEPH MEEHAN AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN— President. John Watson, Newark. N.V.; \"ice-Presidcnt, Lloyd C. Stark. Louisiana, Mo.: Treasurer, Peter Younueks, Geneva, Neb,; Sccretan.'. Curtis Nvf i^MrTH, 10 Cnnsresa St. . Bir^ton. Mass. ^::.;^.^i/^qi^ig^fr3ii^-^ Tsuga canadensis pendula {Subjict of this U'ttk's Hhi.'itnition) The common Hemlock Spruce, well konwn to all, is of more or less drotiping character when its branches are young, this being especially true of its annual growths. It is not until the shoots harden toward the close of a seastm that the droop ceases. In the variety shown in the photograph we have here one which . is permanently drooping, or weeping. Its branches never straighten, hut continue to droop from first to last. Those familiar with the ordinary Hemlock will notice at once how very different this variety is, and will, we are sure, acknowledge its beauty. This weeping Hemlock should not be con- founded with anothef weeping variety, Sar- genti, also a lovely kind, which makes no leader but forms a large umbrella-like growth. Canadensis, as will be observed, continues to increase in height, so that in time, having all the grace of foliage of the common Hemlock, with the drooping character combined, it be- comes one of the most beautiful evergreens on a lawn. The photograph shown was taken in Au- tumn, just as the season's growth had hard- ened, so that it fully represents its full weep- ing character. This tree is one often selected for planting for Winter effect, its appearance being pleas- ing at that season, sometimes more than in Summer. After a fall of snow it is an at- tractive sight, and many a photograph of it has been taken then to display its beauty to those not acquainted with it. Its drooping branches are never broken by heavy snows; they are weighted down close to the trunk, and when the snows are over they appear in their proper positions again without the loss of a twig. Anyone watching beds of seedlings of the Hemlock might often succeed in finding some varying in character in a desirable way, and if propagated they would often prove of much merit. As varieties their propagation would be by cuttings chiefly, or by grafting on the common stock. Cuttings are best made in late Autumn or early Winter, indoors, rooting taking place in a month or two. By Spring nicely rooted plants would result. o i o ... J It is not uncommon to find Sweet Scented persons speaking of Vitis urape riparia, "the sweet scented Grape," in a sense seemingly not quite cor- rect. The writer has been asked the question whether the flowers of all Grapes are not sweet scented, and has answered that he be- lieves they are. The writer has always sup- posed that the Vitis riparia, listed and sold as the "Sweet Scented Grape" is simply an unfruitful form of this species. Fruitful Grapes of many other species are sweet scent- ed, as many of us know, both from experience in vineries and from vijies planted in arbors common every- where. The Vitis riparia can be no exception to this, and in its wild condition must have fertile as well as infertile vines, just as is the case with all other species. The writer therefore thinks that the listing of this Grape as Vitis riparia, "Sweet Scented Grape," is in- correct as well as unnecessary. This particular vine may be a Vitis riparia with infertile flowers, but anyone going to the woods where Grapes grow and marking a vine, which never bears Grapes would have a sweet scented specimen to propagate from, should the contention be right that the flowers of all the species are fragrant. It is understood that the object in planting this adver- tised "Sweet Scented Grape" is to obtain the benefit of the odor and use of this vine where the fruit is unde- sirable. -,,. . , In the lists of Viburnums V}"t^^'^°l^ ^?'^^' recommended for planting High Bush Cranberry f„^ ^^^^.^ ornamental bar- ries there is often absent that of the V. Americanum, or Opulus, as many consider it. This is the common Guelder Rose, to give it its old name, the parent form of the old Snowball. It is one of our wild shrubs, and is wild in Europe. Some botanists consider it as it grows here as different from the European one, and call it V. Americanum; others think it differs so little from that form tliat the same specific name, Opulus, should lip given both. However, whatever name it may bear, it is one of the handsomest of shrubs admired for their handsome berries. There are, of course, its clusters of white flowers in Spring, which are followed by berries which, by late Summer have ripened, displaying the bright scarlet color for which this biish is so famous. They are like red Currants in both color and size, and each cluster often contains as many as fifty berries. These red berries ornament the bushes long after Winter sets in, for birds do not take them and freezings do not hurt them, though Pinus Cembra 'Tsuga canadensis pendula it may lessen their plumpness. The clusters have great persistency for they are still attached to the branches at the close of Winter. The berries of this Viburnum are extremely bitter to the taste, for some time after they ripen, which may account for birds not taking them. Later in the season this bitterness may be lost to some degree, for it is said the berries can be used as Cranberries are, at the close of Autumn. When let grow at will this Viburnum is not inclined to bushiness, but this can be changed by a little prun- ing from time to time. In former days this shrub was known as Viburnum O.xycoccus, a name it is still sometimes listed under. Its propagation is by seeds, cuttings and layers. An Ohio subscriber, speaking of the High Bush Cran- berry, says: "This plant was introduced into this terri- tory by that tribe of shyster peddlers who sold plants of the Tree Cranberry at .$1, as producing fruit su- perior to the well known Swamp Cranberry. I find the shrub a small tree as grown here; really a fine orna- mental plant, both in flowers and in fruit." . It is seldom that one sees Acer ma- ^®' , ,, crophvllum in nurseries or in private macrophyUum collections, which is to be regretted, for it is one of the handsomest of all tree growing Maples. There is no doubt that its lack of position among our trees comes from the mistaken opinion pre- vailing that it is nut hardy with us, which prevents nur- serjTiien from growing it. It comes from Oregon, it is true, but it has been proved a number of times that many trees and shrubs from that State are quite hardy here, and this is true of this Oregon Maple, Acer ma- crophyUum. There are large trees of this species about Philadelphia, and their success is a repetition of what is reported from other localities, farther north. Acer macrophyUum has larger leaves than any other Maple the writer knows of. Their shape and size remind one of the Sycamore Maple, Acer pseudo- platanus, as indeed does the whole tree, but on a larger scale. However, Acer macrophyUum is more spreading and differs enough from the other to cause one meeting it for the first time to be at once attracted, if he be a person interested in trees. Those who have had the care of seeds of this Maple report two characteristics differing from those of any other species. The first is a collection of soft, fuzzy hairs clothing the seeds, hardly observable, yet soon making their presence known to those who handle them, by the irritation they produce. The second is that the seeds will grow if sown in Spring, even after having been kept dry all Winter. We do not know of any other Maple of which this is true. The Swiss Pine, Pinus Cembra, is a species much overlooked in plantings. It is not at all a large growing Pine — on the contrary, as it grows with us, it is considered a dwarf Pine, taking a long time to make height. This is especially true when it is planted in soil of poor condition, where it makes but a few inches of growth a year. When in good soil it does not grow as rapidly as most other Pines; hence those who understand its nature plant it where a small specimen of evergreen suits the position. There is a silvery whiteness about the foliage of this Pine which betrays its relationship to the White Pine, P. Strobus, but aside from this color it has little else suggesting any affinity. These, however, who have planted this Pine know of another relationship, which is the comparative safety with which it can be transplanted. There is more certainty of its living than is the case with any other Pine the writer knows of. If one gives ordinary care in digging and planting it he need not lose a single specimen. The Chinese Quince is the com- mon name of the Cydonia sinensis, a small tree greatly overlooked in collections. One seldom sees it except here and there, even at Philadelphia, where a single specimen of it in Painter's Arboretum, a one- time famous local botanic garden, proves its rarity, for the writer knew of this garden 60 years ago, and believes the trees and shrubs now in it were placed there before that date. The flowers are light pink, which are followed by ob- long fruit, some six inches in length. But to the writer its beautiful Autumn foliage appeals as its great charm. These are oblong in shape, some two to three inches in length, which take on an orange scarlet color, which are charming to look at. The older leaves change first, following up the branches, until the last leaf is reached, an object of beauty from the beginning to the end of the journey. It appears to us to merit a place among the handsomest of small trees, or large shrubs, as some would call it. This Cydonia has a dictionary reputation of not being hardy farther north than Philadelphia except in shel- tered places, but as those growing in this vicinity are entirely hardy we would not hesitate to say it could be s.ifely planted stiU farther north than this. There would probably be more difficulty in finding plants of it for sale than there would be in getting it to thrive north of Philadelphia. Its propagation could be by layers and seeds. Cydonia sinensis Two hundred and forty pages of closely printed information on every possible subject of interest to the florist, seedsman and nurseryman will be found in the Gardeners and Florists' Annual for 1917. Price SOc, postpaid; at this office. 78 The Florists' Exchange FOVITSEO m 1888 & Weekly Medium of Interchangre for Florists, Nnrsery- men. Seedsmen and the Trade in General Exclusively a Trade Paper Rntertd at New York Pott Office at Second CUut Matter Published every Saturday by the A. T. De La Mare Pt». and Pub. Ck>.. Ltd., Proprietors, 438 to 448 West J7th St., New York. A. T. De La Mare, president and managing editor; Jas. Gritllth, secretary; David Tou- zeau, treasurer. The address of the officers Is the ad- dress of this paper. Short address — P. O. Box 100 Times Square Station, New York. Telephone, Greeley 80, 81, 82. Berlatered Cable Address: Florez Newyork PHIPAPO. 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Even in the same herd of cows, individual members differ as to their milk yield The Orange and Grapefruit grow- ers of California have now got down, or rather up, to the point of keeping records of the yield of their in- dividual trees, with the object in view of propagating by buds from those most fertile. This matter of bud selection for propagating purposes was emphasized in The Exchange of Dec. 9. 1916, by Wm. T. Kirk- man, Jr. According to the annual report of the Bureau of Plant Industry, more than 200,000 select fruit bearing buds from Citrus trees with known performance records, have been placed in the hands of propagators. A systematic campaign has been undertaken to eUmin- ate aU the inferior strains of Grapefruit in California by top working trees of such strains with select buds from trees of the Marsh variety, which is a heavy fruiter. This would seem to reduce the Grapefruit production in California to the basis of a single va- riety. The Citrus industry there is yearly becoming more organized, and the growers are adopting the "commercial tree performance record system," thus eliminating those of an unprofitable character. In a word, they are propagating from wood borne by record individuals. This matter of selection of free fruiting or free flowering strains has been in vogue long enough, but now-a-days we are recognizing the force and value of it better and more widely. Saving the Parks The Week's Meetings and Events Monday, Jan. 15. — Detroit (Mich.) Florists' Club. — Florists' and Gardeners' Club of Rhode Island, Newport. — Montreal (Can.) Gardeners and Florists' Club. — Garden Club of Lenox, (Mass.). Tuesday, Jan. IG. — Gardeners and Florists' Ass'n of Ontario, at Toronto (Can.). — Gardeners and Florists' Club of Boston (Mass.). Wednesday, Jan. 17. — The Weeders' Club, Baverford. Pa. Thursday, Jan. 18. — The Garden Club of Hartford Co., Md. Friday, Jan. 19. — North Shore (Mass.) Horticultural Society. Importations of Lily of the Valley Wm. F. Gude, Washington representative of the So- ciety of American Florists and Ornamental Horticul- turists, forwarded to The Exchange the following let- ter, which explains itself. Mr. Gude explains that hitherto he had been led to believe that all the goods (pips) for which permits had been asked by neutral countries, ere grown therein and adds: "It ould seem I have been misinformed." December 22, 1916. Messrs. Loechner and Company, Incorporated, 11 Warren Street, New York City. Gentlemen: With reference to previous correspondence in regard to your desire to obtain a shipment of Lily of the Valley pips from Hjalmar Hartmann and Company, of Copenhagen, you are informed that the State Department has just received a caljiegram from the American Minister at Copenhagen stating that he is informed that the crop of Lily of the Valley pips in Denmartc is this year only one-fifth to one- tenth of the normal crop, and that, therefore, to fill existing orders, German pips will have to be used. The Minister indicates that this accounts for the attitude of the British authorities and that Hjalmar Hartmann and Company are unwilling to malce shipments unless positive assurances of non-interference are given by the British authorig ties. The Minister states that Hartmann has 1,000,000 Danish-grown, and 5,000.000 German-grown pips. In view of this information, the Department is instructins the American Ambassador at London by oablegram to endeavor to obtain assurances of non-interference with at least the 1,000,000 pipo which the Department is informed are of Danish origin. As soon as any information is received from the Ambassador, it will be communicated to you. You will be informed at a later date of the cost of the Department's cablegram and of any reply thereto. 1 am. Gentlemen, Your obedient servant. For the Secretary of State: ALVEY A. ADEE, Second Assistant Secretary. From Our Mail "I cheerfully pay the advanced price for The Ex- change, since it is considered one of the necessities of life." C. H. Hnj., Palmyra, N. J. AH of those who read The Exchange are supposedly sufliciently interested in the developments and im- . proveingnt of parks to have sympathy with any city whose pairksor park system may be menaced. Thus the news or intimation that Golden Gate Park in San Francisco might be in danger from any cause whatever, would touch a sympathetic cord in the heart of any florist or nurseryman, as well, of (X)urse, as parksmen, in any other city in our land. The same might be said of any attempt to lessen the value or threaten the in- terests of parks in Boston, or New Orleans, or Chicago, or St. Louis, or Buffalo. Not only is it to our material interest to encourage parks and the love of flowers, but it is surely part of our inmost faith and belief that parks and flowers are of value in the lives of the people as a whole. But ciny movement or petition by a body of florists or nurserymen in favor of the parks would possibly be viewed with suspicion. It would be said; "You have an ulterior object." When a great daUy paper, of its own accord, writes powerfully in favor of preserving the peu'ks, the plea has tenfold force. The paper has no ulterior motive. That the New York Times should speak so clearly and strongly against building in Central Park, New York, as it did in its issue of Jan. 7, wiU therefore be widely appreciated, and its arguments are so cogent and so applicable to parks elsewhere that the editorial weU deserves to be reprinted hereunder: j The objectionable plan to convert the site of one of the Croton reservoirs in Central Park, New York, into a stadium for popuiar sports is not new. It has been broached before by publicity seekers and vote seekers who are of the opinion that any tract of land owned by the city is going to waste if it is not built upon. The opponents of park encroachment informed the earlier advocates of this plan that it could not be put in operation It seems almost futile to reiterate the obvious reasons why a great inclosure for athletic sports is out of place in Central Park. The same reasons apply to an art gallery, a concert hall, a free theatre, a military parade ground. Attempts have been made to put all of these things in the one considerable open space on Manliattan, re- served for a public park, a landscape garden, in the midst of a great city. Thus far, with the single exception of the Metro- politan Museum of Art, which was admitted to the park while the people were napping, all attempted encroachments on Central Park have been defeated by the force of public opinion. It has been a hard fight for fifty years, it will be a harder fight in the future. Innumerable schemes for building in Central Park are held in abeyance in the hope that the public-spirited citizens who lead in the fight for park preservation may some time be off their guard. Unless the park idea is kept upper- most at ail times and in all seasons our parks cannot be pre- served. The stadium project is particularly objectionable. It would be granting a special privilege for a certain class of sports. Consistency, it would be held by the invaders thereafter, would require the granting of equal privileges to others. Pres- ently the whole park would be apportioned among the in- vaders. There would be parade grounds, swimming pools, community theatres, concert halls, opera for the indigent, moving picture mausoleums, and no park. Central Park- must be kept always as a park, the finest city park in the world. We have within the city's environment parks in which sports are encouraged, we have parks with special ac- commodations for pic-nickers. We have a great stadium built on land which once belonged to the park system. But Central Park, in the heart of the town, is a garden. The stadium project must be defeated, as the other plans for en- croachment have been in the past. Quarantine of Nursery Stock Considerable agitation was occasioned in nursery circles and among importers of plants and trees from Europe, owing to the behef that the Agricultural Ap- propriations BUI now before Congress had attached to it a rider which, if passed, would "give to the Federal Horticultural Board at Washington, D. C, arbitrary and autocratic control over the business of nurserymen and florists who ship plants or trees." According to information before us, "the effect of the rider would be to give the Board power to establish a quarantine over stock merely on suspicion without calling for a hearing, as -required by the Federal nursery stock law now in force." For some time past, agencies have been at work trying to have estabUshed a quarantine that would shut out importations of Bays, Azaleas, Pahns, Rhododen- drons, evergreens and afl baUed plants from every source. The Forestry Association at its conference in Washington on the I8th and 19th of this month has, as one of its chief discussions, the matter of the exclu- sion of foreign plant and tree stock. Reference has already been made to the far-reaching effects of this in The Exchange of Dec. 30 and Jan. 6. In the present state of the nursery industry in this coimtry, it must be admitted that the refusal of entry of any foreign stock, unless very graduaUy brought about, woulcl have an upsetting effect on the florist and nursery business in America. We cannot grow fine Bay trees in a day. We are not equipped yet to supply the beautififl Azaleas, nor Manetti stocks for Roses, nor fruit tree stocks, and indeed much other material that our growers find essential for the welfare of their business. In tills connection we recaU the report of the special committee of the American Forestry Association upon the subject of State Owned vs. Privately Owned Nur- series, pubhshed in the association's monthly magazine in March, 1913. Therein the committee stated its conviction that State forest nurseries were a necessity in order to encourage forest planting, as private nur- series had at that tune been unable to supply the in- creasing demand for forest trees; To some extent the same is true of ornamental stock, particularlyevergreens. There is a section of the home nursery trade that is desirous of shutting out the foreign supplies, but it is comparatively a small section, and more harm than good would be done to the majority by excluding foreign raised stock. The desire to shut off foreign supphes partly hangs upon the fear, legitimate enough, that through that source many injurious insect pests and diseases may be (as they have been in the past) introduced to this country. The Wliite Pine blister rust is cited as one of the worst of those recently introduced, and a scare seems likely to develop unless some warning is made and coolness is exercised in regard to the matter at this time. F. W. Kelsey. who was chairman of the Forestry Committee already alluded to, has said: "When we magnify by microscopic research any of the fungus or other injurious insect diseases, the possibiUties for de- struction become enlarged in geometric proportion until we become thoroughly alarmed, and the labor- atory point of view soon becomes the basis of the most direful prediction for sensational pubUc appeals. Of the hundreds of injurious insect diseases that have menaced as many kinds of tree and plant life, how may of them have not at one time or another been singled out for the almost complete destruction of the object of the attack? " He adds: "Scare cycles in re- gard to pests come as regularly as the seasons," The January 13, 1917 The Florists' Exchange 79 Horticultural Board and the State inspectors would do well not to lose the true perspective of things In these, as in so many other instances, human effort and nature's own remedial processes allow the great growth and production of tree and plant life in the aggregate to go on nmch the same, notwithstanding the liK'al or even general losses sucli insect pests occa- sion. \\ith tliis view, as the Govermncnt and State authorities aro fully awake to the unportance of pre- venting the spread of the Pine blister rust, it would seem as though there should be no stampede from fright, or fear that the usual result will not obtain in the eradication or successful elimination of the disease. i Hardy Perennials as Cut Flowers ( ( {CotUinucd from page 57) f f. ^ 4 Next we have Coreopsis and Gaillardia. The Coreop- sis are profuse bloomers and give a succession for a Ibng time if kept from seeding. While good enough they show chances for further improvement through seed selection. They arc so easily raised from seed it is as easy to treat them as biennials as to carry over the 'plants after they have been blooming all season. Gaillardias are not confined to yellow, and are unique in their qgtef effects of red, yellow, and maroon shading. They aj-frirerj' attractive as a cut flower and can be in- creased ironj division if it is desired to keep up a choice varietj:.;^: There are surprises in store for those who have n DALLAS, TEXAS LANG FLORAL AND NURSERY GO. FINE FLOWERS— PROMPT SERVICE DAYTON, OHIO <^~-'^ 112 Somh/p„^\ Main St. Vf J Caitone BOSTON Massachusetts; 342 Boylston Streeff .r^ M BOSTON MJISSACHUSER* 143 Tremont St Charlotte and Vlciniitj CHATTANOOGA, TENN. Office, 807 Market St The Leading Florist 100,000 feet of jrlaas Flowers The fentrally located Florist Shop. Youra for reciprocity. CHICAGO. ILL. 522 So. Michigan Ave. Congress Hotel Courtesies Extended to all Florists CHICAGO, ILL. 25 E. Madison St B^» DENVER, COLO. *PrtT-l- ^/nreii Cn •"• *■ valentine. President •/ ar/e florae K^O. colorada. Utah, ^#«.fe^ Western Nebra ft points in Iowa. BROOKLINE, MASS. ^''' ^^^^^rl^'^'^ LARGEST FLORIST IN THIS DISTRICT Fp I\ I , 220 Washington St. ^^'hfc. . E. Palmer, Inc. -rs -f • ^^ ESTABLISHED IS69 BROOKLYN, N. Y. James Weir, 324 Fulton Street, Our only store INC. CINCINNATI, OHIO E. G. Hill Floral Co. 532-34 RACE STREET Also Motor Delivery to Newport, Covington and Dayton, Ky. THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY EUCLID AVENUE An acceptable present to your employees. A twelve months' sub cription to THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE. ^MITH "THE FLORIST *^J-fJ.I -»*■*/ EAST ORANGE, N.J. We deliver by automobiles io East, Weet and 9outh Orange, abo Glen Ridge, Montolair,' Bloomfield. Newark and New York. > Leahy's — Telegraph Florist ^^ of Elizabeth, N. J. <^> We give the best of service 1169 E. Jersey Street Potter Floral Co. EL PASO. TEXAS Baker Bros, ^r FLOWERS, - 'PLANTS -, TREE January 13, 1917. The Florists' Exchange 8^ TL =£J ^^:^=j^q=jT XL £J Thoughts and Plans of the Cut Flower Trade Mcix Schling on Advertising — Chicago Florists Appoint Advertising Committee— Discussion of the Street Flower Seller RECENTLY The Exchange invited opinions from several leading retailers as to the best method of advertising cut flowers to the general public. The first of the letters was from iVIax Schling of New York who writes as follows: Regarding advertising in connection with the F. T. D., about the best, most practical, and least expensive ad- vertising method is what our secretary, Mr. Pochelon, suggested, and that is, he makes each fellow member work the game in his own city. The trouble is that he has not enough support and that many members are a little cold blooded toward advertising. I am one of these get-at-it-quick sort of people. What- ever I do, 1 haven't any patience to sit and wait for the others. If they do not do it with me wlien it should be done then I start work myself. So, when three years ago I made an effort to get a few of my friends interested in advertising and they did not respond, 1 started to advertise in different papers by myself. In the three years we spent in our small way about $10,000. It did not pay the first year, it did not pay the second year, but it is paying now, and this Christmas we had something over 400 orders which we can trace to our advertising in different papers. Among them are not only tlie out-of-town deliver- ies, but wedding decorations in New- York City, the decorating of two state- rooms on a steamer, the decorating of a private car on a railroad, an order for Cuba for 1000 Mrs. Ward Carnations and 200 bunches Lily of the Valley last June, an order for 500 orchids also for Cuba. We had one order from the Philippine Islands for 14 dozen Ameri- can Beauty Roses to 14 different people in this city. We had an order for one basket of Violets and orchids for $100; we had one order for a Christmas tree decorated, price limit $100. I might not do advertising in the right way, but above wUl show that regardless of the fact that my advertising is not super- vised by regulation advertising agency, we still have quite some results. The F. T. D. could advertise more ex- tensively than we by our little selves, but there is not the right support to the ad- vertising, and not the right spirit to push it I wonder if the different florists who advertise in their own cities ever thought that if they once in a while put an ad in any other but a local paper, they might get orders from afar to be delivered in their local cities and States. So far I believe I have been the only one who did that to any extent; and it paid. If the members of the F. T. D. would make up their minds to get $50,000 or $60,000 a year for advertising, and take a whole page in a few good papers, stating what they can do in a few short words, and below that, alphabetically, each State and each city where they have representatives, and below each city name, which is in larger type, the names of the F. T. D. members in small type, and leaving out_ the names of any advertising agencies or secretary from that page, and in large type below, the few words, "Call for further information on the nearest member," then the public would not be forced to do much letter writing. Buyers would call on the nearest members and get full information, and on a thousand and one occasions it would do good to the retail florists' trade. Telegraph delivery would be quicker known in this way, and one- half page in the Ladies' Home Journal, with all the different cities, would draw more attention and invite more readers than any amount of fancy print. To be able to put up the necessary money for ad- vertising, it would also be necessary to increase our membership, which is about 400 at present, and there would have to be the willingness to donate to the ad- vertising account and to help this matter. > If regular reports were sent to the trade papers show- ing the different orders placed by telegraph through our association, the amount of the orders and the volume of business done, it would quickly tempt new members to join us. There might be a way found to induce the trade papers to publish these regular reports, even if that would be in the shape of a half rate advertisement. In the last five years retailers have developed a new branch of business through the efforts of a few. We — T) Cf^ possibly transact, a million dollar business in this way a year. What would the volume of business be if we could get the support and could count on the effort of every member. AVe have some very fair-minded large growers in the different States who increase their pro- duction according to results. The bigger the business the retail florist does, the bigger chances has the grower to dispose of his stock at a good price, and to increase his business. ,It would be a \ery small item to the many growers to do just like the producer in any other line does, to help jn the advertising of his merchandise. We are not yet strong enough, and this business is not big enough as yet in America, to draw the attention of the grower to this fact; but in time to come the pro- ducer will see the method in advertising the selling ability of the distributor, and the broadening of the mar- ket for his product through advertising. of co-operative advertising, and this work was placed in the hands of three gentlemen to act as a committee on publicity, namely, F. Lautenschlager, chairman; Geo. .■Xsmus, Michael Barker. ' '■ Chairman Lautenschlager writes: Our first undertak- ing will be in the form of an active campaign to stimu- late and -create a .greater demand for flowers for St. Valentine's Day, Feb. 14,. 1917. ■ ■, : - , Tire form of advertising to b^': used ; i^i; similai' to the poster, stamp fad now used so qx'ttnsively in a number of other commercial lines, and this committee is confi- dent that a great (leal of good will result in this move- ment for the florist trade at large. ■;_,. . '['\ We, have contracted for a very large, supply ,j3f- 'sgCT cial heart shaped stamps for dislribution to the general pubfit':, „ These stamps' arc beautifully designed, and have the following inscription: , ,, ' ', ■._,'._ f "Let Your Valentine Gift be Flowers" Every box of flowers and every piece of mail sent out by the florists in this country should carry one of these beau- tiful stamps as a suggestion to use flow- ers for Your valentine. The Chicago Florists' Club has ar- ranged to furnish these stampsjo inter- ested parties at a reasonable price, aiid any profit derived from the sales will be applied to future advertising schemes, a sort of endless chain and profit sharing plan of advertising for the florists of this country. V . -. Florists of other cities can purchase these stamps for their own use. A price list and order blank will be issued this week'.' ■ ., P. S. — Stani^Js are goingweiy fasft'Qhe of the leading florist concerns of .Chi- cago specifie^l,, 35,000 'of these stamps on the first order. Send all correspondente and orders to F. Lautenschlager, 440 W. Erie st., Chicago, 111. .,, .. ow ■ .■ .v•-■^'^^ 5 Street Flower SeUers* Basket of Mrs. Chas. Puss«*ll Roses arranged by Geo. Wienhoeber and staged at the Chicago Floral Art and Novelty Exhibition, Nov. 12, 1916 For the present we are only in, the childhood i of ad- vertising. We are yet as selfish as we find most children to be, and when wei, children in advertising will grow big enough and broad minded enough to help each other, and when the growers will find the possibilities adver- tising offers to them through us, then they will begin to help us with whatever possible support they are able to. This advertising benefits every class of business connected with flower selling, benefits just as much the grower as the see