f ^ - ^■tr- WSi^- : v-^^ •^'^v ai 'ilWii 'iii :i«ii /»! Sim ^& am. ^M VOL. XVII. NO. 1 SUPPLEMENT TO JANUARY 4, 1913 HORTICULTURE inde:x to volume xvi Illustrated articles are marked with * LIBRART N8W YOIUE BOTANICAL OAKBBM. Page A "Adlaiitijui Farleyeuse aud A. F. Glo- riosa 81'? Advertising, some wrongs to make right 732 Advertising vs. reading matter 505 American Institute 440 Aristocrat 9 •Asbury Park Show, The 44A — Prize winning exhibits, Illustra- tions 115 — Attendance at 116C — Attendance 148 Asparagus rust 844 •Attalea Magdalenae 737 •Auto delivery 842 Bankruptcy, In... 59, 85, 441, 487, 658, 759 Bar Harbor, In 145 •Bayersdorfers, Four generations of. . 839 •Begonia Christmas Red 497, 503 Boston Co-operative Flower Market.. 601 •Boston exhibition. Prize winning group at 701 Boston Flower Exchange 382, 513, 603 •Boston's new Park Superintendent, James B. Shea 227 Boston Notes 759 •Brasso-oattleya Mossiae Dlgbyana Westonbirt var 177 •Brasso-cattleya The King 4.33 British Horticulture 44B 310, 347, 442, 631, 714. 898 Bronx Park show 472 Bruges International Exhibition, The. 346 Bulb notes 443 Canadian Horticultural Association, 81, 272 •Carnation Princess Dagmar 675 Carnation Society, American 116B, 764 Catalogues received 50, 8.8. 222, .318 350 3,84, 414. 444. 478. 542, 574, 620. 682, 797 840, 902. 918 Charter Oak fair 411 Chicago. Christmas .iottlngs from 907 Chicago's balmy climate 12 Chicago Florists' Club 81 •Chicago, Michigan Avenue 1 Chicago Notes 12, 54, 85, 116. 150, 18'' 248, .354. 383. 419. 451. 483. 514. 546. 578 610. &56. 677. 723. 746. 786. 828. 8S4 Children's exhibition at Boston 318 Cbrysantliemnni. A big 572 •Chrysanthemum, A giant 820 •Chrysanthemum dinner table decora- tion 907 ♦Chrysanthemum Mrs. Jerome Jones, yellow 777 Chrysanthemum novelties 817 Chrysanthemum Society of America.. 441 .^^ 674. 718. 777 •Chrysanthemums. Three new 669 Chrysanthemums. Three notable 777 •Chysis bratescens 894 Cincinnati notes 1.31. 235, 274. 481. 515 .147, 601. 723. 791. 838 Cincinnati personals 100. 159, 181. .309 City parks. Utilizing 798 Club and Socletv notes 29. 45 82 116B 127. 148. ISO. 2r'0. 272. 309, 346. 376 409 441. .504. 53f^. 603. 636. 675. 711. 718. 764 777, 822, 824. 867 Cold frame. Construction of 766 Connecticut Horticultural Society 44C „ 309. 440. 476. 674.' 764. 897 •Connecticut Nurserymen's Association 280 •Conservatory over flower store 889 Cook County FlorLsts' Asso :.. 80. 409 Craig's. A visit to 839 •Cypripedlum callnsnm Sanderae 369 •Cypripedium Falrrleanum 505 Page D.ihlia and fruit exhibition 410 Dahlia Society. National (England).. 472 •Dahlia walk. A 593 Decoration. A notable 778 •Delaware Park greenhouses, Buffalo, N. r 661 •Deudrobiu.n Sclaifzel 561 Djtroit Florist Club 179,376 Detroit notes 611 •Dickson, George, A unique honor for 898 •Dioon spinulosum 401. 418 Dreer's, At 347 During Recess: — New York Florists' Club outing. Chicago Carnation Co. entertain- ment 45 — Lancaster County Florists' Club picnic A Philadelphia spasm 80 —St. L.>uis Florist Club picnic. Cin- cinnati outing. •Buffalo Flor- ists' Cl'ib outing 116A —Florists' Club of Washington. Tuxedo Horticultural Society. Bar Harbor Horticultural Society .378 —Chicago Florists Bowling League.. 409 — Chicago Bowlers 441 637 — Yonkers Football. Chicago Flor- ists' Club iS3 —Cook County Florists' Association 483, 506. 5.39. 691, 918 — National Association of Gardeners. 579 — Bowling 579. 620, 723 —Washington vs. Baltimore. Notes. 637 —Washington Florists' Club 764 Editorial : — Tlie Rambler in the ascendant. Friends of the peony. A vigorous offspring s — A noteworthy occasion. Two lives well spent. A reprehensible predi- lection 40 — .\n opening for real artists. The Bourne bill. Once a seedling al- ways a seedling 76 —Schemes and schemes. Proposed memorial for W. R. Smith. The p.ark superintendents 112 — Signs of animation. One kind of renaming. Get together 144 —A big convention. Supply and de- mand. About the opening session. 176 — Friends of the people. Produc- tion and distribution. A trans- formation. Brighten the streets... 208 — Pres. Vincent's address. Our Cana- dian neighbors. A good parcels post hill 266 — For 1913. The publicity campaign. The worst yet. The office sought the man 304 — San Francisco's ambition. To keep up the interes*. The plant Inspec- tion law. ...-.r 344 -Encouraging business outlook. Old ways and new. "A friend In need" 374 —To make the show pay. Sifting the novelties. In action and the pen- alty 408 — A worthy cause. The big exhibi- tion. An anxious time for import- ers 438 —Advice accepted. Our "Interna- tional." A practice that hurts. Testing seed germination 470 —Where a united front Is needed. A surfeit of literature. A challenge for the floral artists 502 — An unfair and futile proposition... 536 —Reporting the show. The moth problem. The use of flowers at funerals B88 -Cheaper flowers; How? Worthy Page novelties in favor. Imitation ver- sus real flowers gOO —Useful object lessons. Evoiuti'on and elaboration of the flower show The only way out ' 632 —Well done, St. Paul, Art in stag- ing New England nurseries tree. 668 — ^A privilege we should have. No Christmas green famine. An omi- nous outlook 708 — Your opportunity. An hoiiorweli won. Are you HORTICULTURE'S friend? j^ —Get in line. Modernized show inaii- agement. Bermuda; a contrast 774 —After eight years. A recognition and a moral. "All for each, and each for all." §14 — Christmas posalbllities. The why and why not of price advancement A warning gg4 —"Happy New Year." Trade ' pub- licity ; its scope and purpose. A neld all ready ggg Elberon Horticultural Society S'l Evergreen seedlings sa Exhibitions, The —Fruit and vegetable show at Boston. Oyster Bay Horticultural Society Pennsylvania Horticultural Society 506 —Nassau County Horticultural Socie- ty notes 540 —•The St. Paul show .'.'.'.".'■"■ 570 —National Chrysanthemum Society.. 571 — Coming exhibitions 57'J —Lenox Horticultural Society. 'Tux- edo Horticultural Society. Connect- icut Horticultural Society Nas- sau County Horticultural Society Massachusetts Agricultural College Coming exhibitions ,. ' fi02 —Morris County Gardeners' & Floi-l ists Club. Nassau Co. Horticul- tural Society. Chrysanthemum night at Ithaca. Horticultural So- ciety of New York 634 —Pennsylvania Horticultural Socie- ty. Chrysanthemum Society of America 535 —Yonkers Horticultural .Society Massachusetts Horticultural Socie- ty. Notes g3g — Tarrytown Horticultural ' ' Society Westchester and Fairfield Horti- cultural Society. The St. Paul show gyn —•Massachusetts Horticultural Socie- ty. Buffalo Florists' Club 671 —Rhode Island Horticultural Society Tuxedo Horticultural Society. Pitts- burgh Florists' & Gardeners' Club Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Notes _■ 672 — National Chrysanthemuin Society. England. •St. Paul show —Ohio Horticultural Society. 'A Glen Cove winner 713 —•Portland, Oregon, show. Maryl land Horticultural show. Ohio Horticultural Society 745 712 Farmers' National Congress Faiquhar. .Tohn K. M. L., Dinner to •Farciuhar. John K. M. L.. President- elect S. A. F. & O. H Federal plant quarantine and Inspec- tion law. Form of application tor permit '. •Fern group by W. A. JMand.V. ...'.'. " Fertilizers for flowers Fire record... 30. 243, 28'i. 487 720 ' 766 Florists' & Gardeners' Club of Rhode' Island 116B Florists' Club of Philadelphia 346. 476. 636, 5B9 118 257 349 81 810 408 180 778 HORTICULTURE Page Florists' Club of WasUingtou 45, 149 34«, 470, 6T4, 821 Florists' Clubs; Their field and their duty S16 Florists' Hail Association 179 Florists' Stock, Notes on culture of: — Asparagus plumosus. Care of as- ters. Housing carnations. Mig- nonette for winter. Nepenthes. Stoclvs for winter flowering 5 — Asparagus Sprengeri. Care of c.t- pripediums Hollyhocks. Hydran- geas. Lilies for fall. Repairing and outside painting 37 — Calceolarias. Care of nephrolepis. Pansies for winter flowering. Poin- settias for pans. Orchids. Schl- zanthus 73 — Adiantums. Cnllas. Care of chrys- anthemums- Coreopsis for Easter. Double daisies. Freesia bulbs Ill — Aspidistras. Calanthes. Compost for bulbs. Planting sweet peas for winter. Lilies for Easter. Care of newly housed carnations 141 — Care of gardenias. Cattleya gigas. Cuttings of geraniums. Dasies for winter flowering. Ferns for making up dishes. Roman hyacintbs 173 — Care of palms. Chrysanthemums. Crotons. Preparing compost for winter. Primulas. Paper white narcissi 205 • — Cyclamen for next winter. Begonia Lorraine. Lilium candidum. Or- chids. Propagating Potting ever- greens 263 — Care of summer bulbous plants. Feeding chrysanthemums. Housing decorative plants. Lifting berried solanuras Prennial Ijorder. Stevia 301 — Bouvardias.. .Cyclamen for the holi- days. Crimson Ramblers. Hydran- geas. Laelia anceps. Making a new peony plantation 342 — Carnations. Care of smilas. Di- morphotheca aurantiaca. Hardy phlox. Oneidiums. Tulips 373 — Care of poinsettias. Compost for next season's supply. Cuttings of vinc.is. Eucharis amazonica for Christmas. Making a lily bed 405 — Ardisias. Chrysanthemums. Care of violets. Lilium giganteum. Home- grown shrutis for forcing. Pan- sies 437 — Antirrhinums. Allamandas. Ciner- arias. Hydrangea arborescens. Or- chids. Oxalis 469 — Adiantums. Araucarias. Coreop- sis grandiflora. Crotons. Gerani- ums. Primulas for Christmas 501 — Azaleas. Callas. Ericas. Lilies for the holidays. Pandanus Veitchli. Shamrocks for St. Patrick's day... 533 — Acacias. Begonias. Cannas. Care of summer flowering cattleyas. Peonies for forcing. Wallflowers.. 565 — American Beauty roses for Easter. Care of calceolarias. Dahlias. Gardenias. Growing sweet peas. Spirea Japonica 597 —Care of the amaryllis. Catleya Trianae. Gladioli for forcing. Easter schizanthus. Lilium speciosum 629 — Asparagus plumosus. Carnations. Begonia Gloire de Lorraine. Ever- greens in pots for winter use. Preesias for Christmas. Paper white narcissi. Stevia.. 665 ^Cypripedium insigne. Chrysanthe- mum stocls. Cocos Weddelliana. Filling boxes and vases for winter effects. Herbaceous border. Lily of the valley T05 — Camellias. Care of fuchsias. Daf- fodils for early forcing. Forcing of ixias. Hybrid perpetual roses for Easter. Sowing candytuft 741 —Christmas foliage plants. Fancy pelargoniums. Decorative ferns. Tea and hybrid tea roses. Manettl stock Rhododendrons for forcing 773 — Christmas azaleas. Poinsettias. "Made-up" plants. Flowering plants for Christmas. Keeping Christmas greens. Preesias for Easter 809 — Azalea mollis. Dutch hyacinths. Dendroblums Lilies for Easter. The propagating bench. Petunias. 861 — Carnations for propagation. Ram- bler roses. Dracaena Indivlsa. Forcing lilacs. Hydrangeas. Ver- benas 893 •Florist's window. A 466, 482 Flower holder, A good exhibition B5 Flower market reports: —Boston: 21, 57, 03, 125, 1.57, 189, 233, 2.83 .323 3.'')7, 3SB, 421, 4.53, 485, 517, 549, 5Sl! 613, 649, 689, 725, 757, 789, 833, 877, 909. —Buffalo: 21, 57, 93, 125, 157, 189, 283, a'3 389 421, 453, 517. 549. 581. 613, 649, r,89', 757i 833, 877 Page —Chicago: 21, 57, 93, 125, 157, 189, 323, 357, 389, 421, 453, 485, 517, 549, 581, 613, 649, 689, 725, 757, 789, 833, 879, 909. —Cincinnati: 21, 57, 93, 125, 157, 189, 233, 283, 357, 389, 421, 453, 485, 517, 549, 581, 613, 649, 689, 725, 789, 835, 879. —New York: 59, 95, 127, 159, 191, 235, 285, 325, 359, 391, 423, 455, 487, 519, 551, 583, 613, 649, 689, 725, 759, 789, 835, 879, 911. —Philadelphia: 23, 59, 93, 127, 159, 191, 233, 283, 323, 357, 391, 455, 487, 519, 551, 583, 613, 651, 691, 727, 757, 835, 884, 911. —St. Louis: 23, 59. 95, 127, 159, 191, 233, 285, 325, 359, 391, 421, 455, 487, 519, 551, 583, 613, 651, 691, 727, 757, 789, 835, 884, 911. —Detroit: 23, 93, 125, 159, 191, 389, 421, 453, 517, 581, 757, 789, 835, 879. —Washington: 23, 59, 95, 127, 159, 191, 325, 359, 391, 455, 487, 519, 551, 583, 613, 651, 691, 727, 757, 789, 835, 879. — Providence 325 —Baltimore 833, 909 Flowers destroyed by sewer gas 678 Foreign notes 505, 558 ♦Fountain, An economical 606 •Fountain in formal garden 138 Fruit and vegetables under glass : ^Layering strawberries. Propping apples and pears. Order new trees 6 — Crowded bunches. Syringing. Peaches and nectarines on tbe spur system. Vegetable houses 38 — Pot up strawberries. Mushroom spawn. Pot trees. A gardener's friend "74 — Requisite damping. Timing. Mulch- ing. Figs 110 — •Planning a range of fruit houses.. 142 — Remove shade from early vinery. Strawberries. Prepare for mush- rooms. Winter vegetables. Toma- toes. Dwarf beans 174 — Fruit rooms. Peas for Christmas. A review 206 — Making and spawning a mushroom bed. Winter cucumbers. Cauli- flowers. Parsley 264 —Christmas melons. •Position of pipes in vinery 302 — Feeding strawberries. Watering finished trees. Shading. The ant. Soil 343 — Storing in fruit houses. Pot vines. Pigs. Pot fruit trees. Care of cu- cumbers. Bush beans 534 —Late vineries. Strawberries. Early vinery. Christmas melons. Toma- toes 566 — Boot pruning. Melons in pots. Radishes. Lettuce .: 598 — Cleaning and renovating early vinery. Winter washes. The bor- der. Strawberries In winter quar- ters. Forcing asparagus 630 — Work in early peach houses. Pot vines. Soil heaps. Protect celery and cabbage. Rhubarb 666 — Watering late grapes. Making a vine border. The melon house. Spinach. Mushrooms 706 — Melons. Pot peaches and nec- tarines. First early vinery. Stor- ing vines Winter packing. Pig houses. Protection for vegetables. 742 — Strawberries. Peach buds drop- ping. Pruning vines. Cauliflowers. Peas 775 —Building up a vine. Pruning peach trees. Order seeds. A cor- rection 813 — Melons. Pruning figs. Making a peach border. Beans (bush). Us- ing cyanide 862 — Late grapes. Cleaning. Vegetable houses. Looking backward and forward 894 Fruit growing. An adept in 39 G. •Galvin. Thomas P 906 Gardeners' & Florists' Club of Boston 80, 116A, »149, 408, 504, 538, 635. •673, 710, 822, 865. — Gardeners' convention 408 Gardeners, National Association of.. 81, 647, 710, ^704. Gardeners' reunion 824 Gardening periodicals. About 798 Germany, Notes from 505, 640 Germicide, A new 414 Ginger Jar, Out of the... 610, 669, 778, 918 Gladioli at Terryvllle 442 Gladiolus Society, American. 146, 408, 865 •Greenhouse. A Berkshire 116C Greenhouses, An admirable set of... 669 Greenhouses Iniilding nr conteniplated. 29 64 102, 120, 165, 16r>. 184. 250. 291. 332 347 .■'82, 428. 460. 491, .">26, .^5S. .590, 622 6.58, 696. 718. 766, 798. 850, 886, 918 •Greenhouses, Two gigantic 380 •Group in Ravinia Parli 378 Page Growers wanted for National Flower Show .346 H Holl.ind House show, Tlie 84 Horticultural Club of Boston's visit to Thomas Roland 778 Horticultural lectures 915 Hugo de Vries opposes Darwin theory 798 Huntington Horticultural and Agri- cultural Society 440 •Hydrangeas at Nantucket, Mass 442 •Hydrangeas, Speiinien .309 Incorporated 29, 59, 88 152, 181, 276, MIS, 3.84. 444. ,515, ,545, 583 610, 658, 696, 718, 759, 786, 853, 886, fl0« Individuality a factor in the advance of horticulture 709 Insects in relation to the dying of the chestnut 310 International exposition of horticul- ture, 1913 116B •International exhiliit at Bruges 377 International Flower Show 818 International Flower Show at St. Petersburg 378 Iris as a drought resistant. The 375 •Japanese garden arcliitecture 310 Ladies' Society of American Florists 2.10 Laelio-cattleya Bedouin '529, 536 •Laelio-cattleya Lustre "Lavengro". . . 819 Lancaster Florists' Club 441, 776 Lawn making. Seashore 844 Lenox Horticultural Society 148, 865 •Lilies, Two exquisite new 150 •Lilium rayriophyllum 109 "Lorraine" expert, A 482 •Low. Stuart 418 M Manheim, Pa., A visit to 840 Marion. Mass., At *4B Maryland week 674 ♦Masdevallias 341 •Masdevallia tovarensis 337 Massachusetts Horticultural Society.. 230, 710 Mendel, Gregor .Tohann 537 •Miltonia vexillaria Westonbirt variety 633 Minnesota State Horticultural Society 865 •Moccasin flower, A new hardy 145 Must inspect free plants 574 N Narcissus, Large crop of Chinese 3,50 Nassau Co. Horticultural Society 44D, 272, 710, 866 National Flower Show .377, 418, 441, 572, 777 New Bedford Horticultural Society.. 149 New England Dahlia Society 440 New England ntirseries vindicated... 633 New .Tersev FInricultnral Society. 472. 866 New London County Horticultural Society 866 New Orleans Horticultural Society... 149 Newport Horticultural Society 44C. 309. 411, 821 News Notes 19, .30, .59, .82. .84. .88 HOC. 120, 155, 165, 184. 290, 332, :152, 355 .3.50 378, 379, 419. 444, 450. 483, .513. 519 542 545, 572, 609, 620, 622, 645, 658, 672 082, 723, 752, 753. 766, 796, 70S, 843, 870 New ' York Federation of Florists' Clubs 408 New York Florists' Club 376, .538, 674, 821, 865 New York Horticultural Society 44D New York Notes ''3 .54 95 127, 1.50. 285, 347, 423, 443 482'. 515. 551, 578, 610, 637, 686. 759, 875 Northern Indiana Florists' Assiclatlon 579 North Shore Horticultural Society 44D, 281 Novelty withdrawn until next year, A 870 Nurserymen's Association, American.. .....; 179, 776 Nurserymen. The mission of the 916 o Obituary; — Abrams. Caspar. IRi: Allerth. Paul, 492: Arnold, C. C. 5.56. — P.aldoccbi. Angelo. 3S0: Baker. G. Harry, 492: Bailer. Francis A.. 165: Balluf, August. 611 : Bauman, Mrs. George. -886: Baxter. William D., 796; Bester, William, 177; Blair, Mrs. P. E., 918: Blair, Robert, 380; Bommersbach, .\ll>ert. 177; Bradley, HORTICULTURE Page Lee H., 842; Bree, Linden, 678; Biinton, Charles E., 84; Buckhout, Dr. Wm. A., SL'O; Burgess. Wm. L., 796; Burns, Mrs. A. S., 84. — Caldwell. James, 556; 'Casey, Cor- nelius, 380; Carpenter, George, 492; Chase, Benjamin, 524; Cole, Joseph M., 290; Craig, Prof. John, 249; Crawford, John. 524; Cruickshank, Mrs. George, 325. — Dampier, Harry, 325; Dean, Alex- ander, V. M. H., 3S0; Delbar, Stephen, 347; DeMuth, Peter R., 10; Devine, James X., .347; Diderman, John M., 325; Dilly, Jacob, 380; Dlngee, Charles, 796; Ditzinherger, George F., 722; Dressel, August, 116D; Doyle, Maurice, 886. — Edwards, George J., 574; Erlckson, Peter, 325; Evans, Richard E., 492; Ewell, Mrs. Warren, 492. — Farrant, George, 84; Fillmore, Francis, 842; Fletcher, Thomas, 492; Foley, Miss Mary, 290; Poster Frank W., 46; Froading, John L., 10. — Graham. David A„ 640; Granz. Francois, 886; Greschens, Henry, 678; Gross, Gottfried, 640. — Harbison, Arthur, 722; Hart, Wal- ter, 842; Hartland, Wm. Bavlor, 524; Hesslon, Henry, 524; Holland, Mrs. Fannie R.. 46; Hoppe, Fred W., 249; Home, Henry J., 556; Hudson, W. J., 165: Husbands, Isaac, 796. — Ingin. Benjamin, 796; Ingles. Frank L., 249. — Jacquemin, Frederick, 524; Jenne. G. W., 886; Johnson, Andrew, 290. —Keith. Charles E., 290; Kendel. F A., 611; Kennedy, Martin, 492; Kerr, James, 678; Knopf, Charles, 177; Kramer, Oscar, 116D: Knnst, Peter, 842. — Landreth. Leopold, 796; Lauch Peter, 842; LePointe, S. W., 290; LeMoult, Adolph, 116D: Loomls, Prof. Eben Jenks, 796; Lown, Julius M.. 165; Ludeman. J. F. C, 722. — Martin. John. 886; Maxwell. Joshua J., 678; McDonald, Patrick, 886; Mcintosh, William, 116D ; McLean William, 524; McManus, John B 46; Meckelburg, Charles. 556; Meagher, Stephen S., 444 ; Michler, Carl, 116D: Miller, W. R., 524; Muir. Mrs. S.. 46; Munsell. Charles C. 766; Murray, James C. 574; Murrnv, .Tospph, 796 — Nichol, Walter S.. 722: Nichols, John, 796; Noelke, Charles B. J., 842. — »PetfiKrew. John A.. 10; Phillips, Harry C. 722; Pierce, R. G., 911; Provencher. Adelard. 165. — Reimers. Charles W.. 611; Rich- mond, John W.. 165; Rieman. Mrs. Barbara. 165: Roak, Georse M., 46; Roberts. Frank E., 249; Rosmarin, Mrs. Wilhelmina, 10; Ross. John. 640. — Saling, Magdalena R.. 116D; Schlo- hohm. Charles. 249; Schoenfleld, Gus. .556: Schoenle. Charles E.. 640; Schultz, Mrs. Anna Marie. 842; Scoville. Melville A.. 325: Seeley, Chas.. 444; Small. Mrs. Marv A., 249; Spangler. William, 177; Spin- ier, John, 611; Springer, Daniel, 10; Sweet, Geo. A.. 796. — Thomas, Alexander J.. 8.96; Tho- mann. William. 419; Titenburar. Caspar. 678: Thompson. Wm. W.. 492: Turton. Robert. 678 — rpham, Orville J.. 766. r-Voris. Frank D.. 84. — Walz. L. P. 611: Watson. John, 678; Wetzier. .Joseph. 84: White. Thomas, 116D; Williams. P. F.. 918: Wil- more. George. 177: Wilson, H. M.. 574; Wright. G. W., 249. — Tates, Charles L., 380; Yelland, William A.. 574. Oneidium ornithorhyncum ...'1, 9 •Orchid exhibit. A well arranged 769 •Orchid sport. An 815 P •Page, Charles N 47 Palmer, wins suit. W. J 870 Park Superintendents. American As- sociation of 146 — Proceedings at BostjJn convention. •Tamos P. Shea ;... 227 Patents granted: 119, 152, 332, 350. 558. <''>i; 71 s s.n3. SS6 Pennsylvania Hortlcnltnral Society 44C. 410 •Peony Society, American 11 Peonies. Some American seedling 9 Page Permits for importation of nursery stock 396 Personal: 12, 53, 91^ 116, 148, 181, 225, 285. 316, 359, 378, 423, 449, 481, 515, 545, 577, COl, 640, 646, 6G9. 685, 727, 747. 791. 826. 870, 906, Pettigrew, The late J. A 42 Philadelphia notes: 28, 55, 116D, 164, 182, 243, 274, 317, 355, 391, 423, 451, 514, 546, 569, 646, 687, 722, 746, 791, 840, 875, 911. Philadelphia, Speaking of 237, 238 Phloxes, I'erennial 343 Pittsburgh Gardeners' & Florists' Club 44D, 376, 504. 821 Plant quarantine rules and regula- tions 474. 572 Poehlmann's, Practical pointers from 547 Poetry : — Looking after detail 55 — The gardener's song 100 —Today 824 Polnsettias, To keep cut 817 ♦Polyportium Mandaianum 55 •Polypodium Mandaianum superbum.. 79 Primrose, The Abyssinian 143 'Primula pulverulenta Mrs. R. V. Berkeley 169, 177 •Prize winner, A valliant 44B Providence notes 116D, 235, 317, 610 -Pteris Parkeril 316 Publication, A valuable French 574 Publications received : 330, 359, 384, 444. 478, 550, 588, 677, 797, 886. Publicity campaign for flowers, Pro- posed 235 Publicity campaign. The humors of the 826 Q Quarantine law and its enforcement. 413 R Railway Gardening Association 147 Renaming. As to 266 Renaming evil. The 116C Retail Florists, Of interest to: — French restriction on cut flower shipments 225 • — A modern flower store 226 * — C. A. Kuehn's new store 354, 355 • — An up-to-date florist's refrigerator 450 * — Two notable memorial designs. Flowers for Hallowe'en 578 — The funeral flower contention. •Hallowe'en window. Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association 646 • — Booming business 647 — The retailing of cut flowers 685 • — Old fashioned Philadelphia bouquet 721 • — A model flower store 874 — New Flower Stores: 18, 52, 90, 122 155. ISO, 224. 278, 320, 352, 386, 416, 448, 480, 512, 544, 576, COS, 644, 685, 720, 753, 785. 837. 873, 905. Steamer Departures: 18. 52, 90, 122, 154, 186, 224, 278, 320, 352, 386, 416, 448, 480, 512. 544. .576, 608. 644, 68S, 720, 754, 784. 836, 872, 904. Rhode Island Horticultural Society... 472 Rhode Island gardeners form asso- ciation 710 •Rhododendrons at Holm Lea 297 Root crops in Great Britain 569 •Rose. A new 180 Rose growing under glass : — Syringing young plants. Two year old plants. Wire for Beauties. Manure for fall mulching. A con- crete floor for manure shed. Lime. Protecting iron posts 7 — Watering. Red spider. Roses out- side. Cleaning up. Hose 39 — The planting. Beauties. Black- spot. The early planted houses.. 75 — The pots. The new roses. Green- fly. Fumigation. Old Beauty plants. Killarney 113 — More on planting. Putty. Weeds. Steam in July ? Sod for next season 143 — Tying and staking tea roses. Ma- nure. Soot. Outside roses. Heat- ing time soon here. Lime 175 — Mulching. Charcoal and leaf mold. Those dark corners. Soil for next season's young stock. Ventilation. The side ventilation. An inquiry.. 207 — Beauties in solid beds. The boilers again. Sheep manure. Poultry manure. Mildew. Cleaning up... 265 — Red spider. Old plants. Leaky houses. Soil for winter's use. Fu- migating with tobacco steams 303 — Using cracked ice in boxes. Lime. Killarney roses and mildew. Syringing 343 — The liriuid manure tank. Ventila- tion. Brides and Bridesmaids. Out- side roses 375 — American Beauties. Tying. Cut- tings. Shavings and cow manure. A point on packing Beauties 407 Page — The manure pile. Disbudding. Grading cut blooms. Syringing. Soot. Cropping Killarneys. Sul- phur on steam pipes. Sand 439 — Cloudy days. Temperature. Plants in solid benches. Looking after blackspot. Other plants in rose houses. Rats and m.iee. Handling cut roses. Sheep manure. Leaky propagating houses 471 — Temperature in houses. Rest the plants? Bone meal. Liquid ma- nure. Roses outside. Leaky propa- gating houses 503 — The rose cellar. Red spider. Water- ing plants after a crop. Yellow leaves 535 — Houses at night. Temperature at night. Coal gas in houses. High vs. low smokestacks. Lightning rods 567 — Liquid manure and mulching. Greenfly. Disbudding. Regulating temperature in houses 599 — Pinching growth in Beauty houses. Pinching newly set growth. Those little black spiders. Nitrate of soda 631 —Watering. Yellow leaves. The new roses 667 ^Cutting. Tying. Syringing. Green- fly. Blackspot. Tobacco stems..., 707 — Packing. Roses outside. Ramblers in pots. Clean houses. Old plants in six-inch pots 743 — The Christmas Crop. The new roses. Propagating. Syringing in winter. The cold snaps 811 — The Christmas rush. The coal bin. Keeping record of the weather. Mildew. Red spider. Pinching wood for propagation 863 — Early propagation. Selection of wood. The soil 895 Roses at Boskoop, Exhibition of, 1913, 314 •Rose houses of Miller Floral Co 537 •Rose Milady, New 711 Rose Mrs. Charles Russell... 601, •625, 633 •Rose Mrs. George Shawyer 678 Rose Mrs. Taft, Identity of 325 Rose Society, American 44D, 346, 897 8 Society of American Florists 44C, 81, 376, 538, 620, 776, 897 — Convention sports 12 — Program of the 28th annual meet- ing and convention 114 — New York to Chicago. St. Louis to Chicago. Chicago hotel rates.. 118 — Twenty-eighth annual convention. Trade exhibition. New York and vicinity to Chicago 178 — Boston to Chicago. Rhode Island to Chicago. Department of plant registration 179 — Program of Chicago convention. Portraits of officers. List of sport- ing events 209, 212 — Souvenir album. The 418 — Chicago ; the convention city. Views of city and portraits of Florists' Club officials 21.3, 215 — Opening session. President's ad- dress 26T — Secretary's report 279 — Treasurer's report. Tuesday after- noon session 270A — Pi'esident's reception. Wednesday morning ses.sion. Nomination and election of officers 270B — T'le Exhibition 270C — Florists' Hail Association 270C —Ladies' S. A. F. I'lorists' Tele- graph Delivery Association. Con- vention notes. New York to Chi- cago. Boston to Chicago 271 — Convention report completed. Judges' report. The bowling. The day at Ravinia Park 305 * — F R. Pierson's fern exhibit. Pres- entations to president and secre- tary. Report of committee on final resolutions. Ladies' S. A. F. Chrys- anthemum Society of America. American Rose Society. American Sweet Pea Society 308 — American Gladiolus Society. Ameri- can Carnation Societ.v. Convention notes 307 •—Theodore Wirth. Report of A L. Miller 308 — Report of entomologist. 308, 382, 442, 680 S. A. F. medals awarded in London 378 St. Louis Florist Club 44D, 81, 272, 409, 538, 718, 865 St. Louis notes 29. ,86. 149, ISO 285. 330, 354, 383, 423, 547, 569, 687, 784 St. Louis personals 226, 449 •Scabiosas, Perennial 810 Seeding flower gardens to rye 589 Seed trade 152, 318, 350, 608 HOETICULTURE Page — Convention crop reports. Garden peas. Garden beans. 'Charles N. Page. Notes 47 — The Bourne bill. *A message from Lonsdale 50 — Garden peas from New Zealand. Notes 88 — Crop reports from Holland. The Burnham bill. Notes 119 The Bourne bill. The Bourne bill condemned. Lily bulbs. Notes 184 — The dull season. The European situation. California seeds. Corn, beans and peas. Seed legislation. Notes 220 — Competition based on quality. The Bourne bill condemned. Notes.... 278 — Idaho seed pea crops. Notes 384 —Crop reports. Notes 446 • — Sam Sibley. Notes 478 — Wholesale Seedmen's League. Many seed crops Immature. Peas and beans ripening poorly. The potato situation. Onions also soft. A baseless rnmcr. Grass seed crops. 508 • — Some valuable grasses. Notes 510 • — Some valuable grasses 540 — Later pea crops reports. The cum- bersome Bourne bill. .Notes 542 — The aster seed crop. Notes 574 — Accident to J. Chas. McCullough. Lily of the valley crop in Germany. Notes 640 — Effects of weather vagaries on trade. The potato question. On- ions Iseeping poorly. Cabbage and bean crops. The celery stringency. — Notes 682 — Shortage of crops. Notes 718 — Keeping onions over winter. Notes. 750 Page — Bean prices. Miscellaneous staples. Garden pea- percentages. The seed importation act. Notes 782 — Baltimore analyzed. The third gen- eration of Hendersons. Some very seedy verses 843 — Seed hou.se gives insurance. Notes 902 Seed Trade Association. American: — Proceedings at Chicago convention 14 — Resolutions on death of Jerome B. Rice 15 — Wholesale Grass Seed Dealers' As- sociation. Notes 16 Shaw banquet, The 867 ♦Shea, James B 227 •Siebrccht, William H., President elect N. Y. Florists' Club 857 Show, Booming the 870 ♦Smith, Wm. R 41 Smith, W. R., A proposed memorial to 118 Smith, W. R. memorial. Proposed 248 Soil liming, Effect of 537 Soils 852 Soil surveys, Dept. of Agriculture 844 Southampton Horticultural Society.. 376 Specialize on something fresh 666 ♦Stove aud greenhouse plants. Group of 105 Sweet pea, A great triumph for the.. 77 ♦Sweet pea, A new Burpee 601 Sweet pea diseases. Present knowl- edge of, and their control 82. 331, C56. 676. ♦Sweet pea field, A Missouri 379 Sweet pea grower. To the 379 •Sweet peas in 1912 240 Sweet pea in America, The 678 ♦Sweet pea novelties, Three prize win- ning 33 Sweet Pea Society of America, Na- tional 10, 538 Page — Annual exhibition and convention. Schedule of prizes. Portraits of of- ficers. Program of meeting. .43, 44, 44A —The meeting. The luncheon. The exhibition. List of awards 78 Sweet pea wilt and mildew 77 T Tornado at Syracuse 419 ♦Traendly, Mrs. Frank H 346 •Trophies, Two valuable 569 Tuxedo Horticultural Society 504 V •Vanda Sanderiana 412 Vegetable exhibit at Michell's 384 Vegetable Growers' Association 309 ♦Vick consolidation. The 312 Vincent dahlia show 473 ♦Vinery border. Construction of a 812 •Visit to Adrian. Mich.. A 633 W Walsh, M. H, honored 817 Washington notes: 12, 55, 85, 116D, 180, 309, 347, 443, 514, 546, 578, 611, 646, 686. 722, 754, 791, 826. •Water gardening 69 Wells', A visit to ^ 820 Westchester and Fairfield Horticul- tural Society 281, 710, 866 Western New York Horticultural So- ciety 866 Where the credit belongs 347 "Willing Helper," The 449 Y Y«nkers Horticultural Society 71« SOT Specimen Plant of Oncidium ornititorhyncum eyofeafo the^' _ flORr3Z^FUNreT culls but choice plants, groron specially for sale. CHAS HeTOTTY, Madison, NeJe Orders tak en now for IMPORTED AZALEAS, also 200,000 BEDDING PLANTS in Very Best CoRdition A. LEUTHY & CO. Perkins Street Nurseries, Roslindale.— Boston, Mass. Pries list on application. GERANIUMS BEST SORTS, IN BUD AND BLOOM $7.00 per 100 Bedding Plants, Full Line. First Quality, Any Quantity JOHN IVIcKENZIE North Cambridge, Mass. A.N.PiersonJnc, CROMWELL, CONN. Bedding Plants and Roses PERLES 10,000 Fine Young Plants in 2>^-in. Pots $3.50 per 100, or $30 per 1000 BASSETT & WASHBURN HINSDALE. ILLS. LORRAINE BEMIAS strong 2^ In. stock, ready tor 3H In Per 100. «!«.«•; 2S0 st «1*-M per 100 THOMAS ROUND, Naluurt, Mau ARAUCARIAS, PALMS, RUBBERS AND FERN BALLS SEND FOR PRICES. Godfrey Aschmann \\')iiilL-sai'; '_irou'i:r an.J linpcirttr 1012 W. Ontario St., PHILADELPHIJI, PA. CHRYSANTHEMUMS THE BEST FOR FLORISTS' USE ' List of varieties and prices on application. ELMER 0. SMITH & CO. ADRIAN, MICH. CHRYSANTHEMUMS— ROOTED CUHINGS Can furnish any Tarlety. Write for f rlew. Boston Ferns, bench Itoek (8.5« C. ; $3«.W H. Cyclamen, 2% In., »5.«0 C. ; * In., I8.WC.; ITB.M H. Fern Flats, any variety, |1.T5 jer taii. Everything In cuttlnfi and aBall R.J. IRWIN, 3097 Broadway, New Yerk City PALMS, FERNS AND DEGORATiVE PLANTS JOHN SCOTT Rutland Road and E. 46th St. Tei^890 Bedford BROOKLYN, N.Y. Prices Quoted In these Celumns are for Dealers Onlv. When Writine; to Advertisers Please Mention HORTICULTURE. HORTICULTUEE July 6, 1912 SECTICIl SiarMteH iMer tfti InsKtleltfi Act. 1910. Sirlai Re. 321 Save your plants and trees. Here is an insect- icide thai will positively destroy all insects — Mealy Bug, Brown and White Scale, Thrip, Red Spider, Black and Green Fly, Mites, Ants, etc. without in- jury to plants and without odor. Used according to directions our standard Insecticide will prevent ravages on your crops by insects. Non-poisonous and harmless to user and plant. Leading Seedsmen and Florists have used it with wonderful results. Destroys Lice in Poultry Houses, Fleas on Dogs and all Domestic Pests. Excellent as a wash for dogs and other animals. Relieves mange. Effective where others fail. KPint - - 25o} Pint - - 40ot Qoart . - 75o H Gallon, ftl.25 i Gallon. 12.00 ; 5 Gallon Can, 19 ^0 Gallon Can - - 117.50 Dilute ■with water ^o to ^o parts For Sals by Seerismen and Florists' Supply Houses If you cannot obtain this from your supply house write us direct Lemon Oil Company Dept. K 420 W. I^xiiiKton St., Baitimerc, Ud. Directions on every package Cecoanut Fibre Soil Pat on thin will be all you need f»r • green lawn. Sow new grass see4 wltk tk« »o(I. One ton for 1,200 square feet. 20th CENTURY PLANT FOOD CO, 27 & 29 Ooe«n St., Bevcrlr Mkm. POULTBY and FRUIT REVIEW A Mblleatloo •& tk« farm josnuU tbat ranvws all potiltrr and frxUt paB*ra la Calttd State*, win be tf^t od trial eat jMir t« all who c«Bd 10 ccata, te p«7 wrapplag aad pcatag*, and samM it tkr*« fralt er ponltrr ral<«n. THE R.EX COMPANY HABKUBUBO, PA. Little Ads Bring Big Returns Little ads. in our Classified Columns bring big returns to both advertiser and purchaser. Anything that can be sold to florists, gardeners, park and cemetery superin- tendents, etc., can be sold through this medium in this department, and at very small cost. Don't fail to read them each issue, for you will find one or more that will prove profitable to you. They Cost Only One Cent a Word Undispteyed I D. D. JOHNSON'S CELEBRATED EVERGREEN BRAND Floorer And FERTILIZ Unrivaled for all florlcultural and horticultural pnrposes. GENUINE PLANT FOOD For sale by leading dealers and Jobbers everywhere. Copyrighted and registered tJ. S. Patent Office, 1910, All rights reserved bj UNITED FERTILIZER CO. Manufacturers 143 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. »-Balc-ine Kills Bu Catalogue of valuable information FREE E. H. HUNT, 131 N. Wabash Avenue, Chlca&:0 ER Green Fins and Black Flies Tio are easy to kHI with "TIF» BRAND Tobacco Powder For fumigating or dusting. ^.00 per bag, 100 lbs. Write for free samples. Money with order. Interstate Tobacco Co., 713 1st Ave., NEW YORK Money refunded if not satisfied. Bezvare of imitations. Territory open for live Jobbers. Write for prices. S? ptU^MDEAD ' ThebestofaU^i the t(Aacea|^^*^ |dustsfor^^, .Dusting or lliini^atiii^ I 8.00 (OOO t»fc, »aT.OO I '-t ™^fc -i.s-x- «w >s«i. I4.00 30OO fbfc. 6a.B0 Stunipp & Walter Co ".S't" The Best BugKillaranii Bloom Saver For PROOF Write to P. R. Palethorpe Co. (IncorporalEil) CLAIKSVIILE. TENN. Imp Soap Spray Effective one to tbirty-two. SItwIe s^leiw, $1.50 Eastem Chefliical Company Not a cure-all, but a specific remedy for all sap sucking insects infesting plant life, such as green, black, white fly, red spider, thrips, mealy bug, brown and white scale. Universally endorsed by commercial growers and professional gardeners of reputation as the insecticide that does excel all. $2.50 per gallon: $1.00 per quart. "Actions speak louder than words." So we are willing to let the merit of this comparatively uew fungicide speak for it- self. We claim it has no equal for mil- dew, rust and wilt attacking flower, fruit or vegetable plants. A trial will conTince you. $2.00 per gallon ; 7Sc. per quart. Aphine and Fungine are spraying mate- rials, readily soluble in water, used at various strengths, according to directions on each can. They are equally effective in the greenhouse and in the garden. For Sale by Seedsmen. Mannfactared by Aphine Manufacturing Co., """^'n-HJ- M. C. EBEL, General Manager. Cattle Manure in Ba^ Shredded or Pulverized j Pure — dry — tuiif onn &nd reUali^ ! The bcBt of all manures for th0 ^reenhoase. Florists all OT«r tte country are using' it instead *« rough manure. Pulverized Sheep Manure ^ Absolutely the best Sheep ManarcaB the market. Pure manure and notb* ingr else. The best fertilizer for camationB and iV Siquid top-dressing. Unequalled for all field Mil Write for circulars and prices. The Pulverized Manure Compnny j SI Union Stock Yards WABE S SPECIAL FLORISTS' BLOOD AND BONE Be»ii on the market. Highest Grad*, Write for price and references. THOS. J. WADE NEW ROCHELLE, N. Y. July 6, 1912 HORTICULTUKE NOTES ON CULTURE OF FLORISTS^ STOCK CONDUCTED BY r~i^ 9>i.pA^^uU Questions by our readers In line with any of the topics presented on this page will be cordially received and promptly answered by Mr. Farrell. Such communications should Invariably be addressed to the office of HORTICULTURE. Asparagus plumosos \\Tiere you mean to renew any of your beds do not lose any time in getting them planted. They always do better planted in solid beds. Give them a very rich compost, a foot deep. Equal parts of turfy loam and cow manure will not be a bit too rich, as they are very greedy feeders. See that they have plenty of headroom so you can cut long strings and give them enough of room between the plants, as it pays in the end. Plants that have been growing along without a check and are now in 4-inch pots will make good stock to plant out. They can be set from 15 to 18 inches apart between the rows and from 12 to 15 inches in the rows. Give regu- lar attention in watering and syringing. Place strings just as soon as they assume the character of running. Give your old established beds a rich mulch about 4 inches deep, with an occasional dose of liquid manure. Care of Asters To ensure a good crop of flowers asters will require large quantities of water at the roots during any dry spell. When you see the buds beginning to form devise some means for getting the hose at them, for we are very liable to have a prolonged drought as these plants are coming into flower. Give your later asters a good dusting of some high-grade fertilizer sown between the rows, which will assist them materially. See that they have frequent cultivation to keep them free of weeds and the soil open and loose. Wliere the aster beetle is troublesome syringe the plants with a teaspoonful of paris green to a pail of water. This can be repeated every ten days until they come into flower. Housing Carnations All good growers consider from now and up until the middle of August the best time to house carnations. Any time later than tliis is bound to be a loss in the crop of flowers. Give your houses a thorough cleaning and make provision for whitewashing the inside of all benches, as lime is a germ destroyer and also helps to preserve the wood. The first thing to do is to shade the house with some material that will come off easily in about ten days. Wlien lifting the plants from the field see that they are protected from the sun and drying winds by covering them up closely with something until they are planted. Where you have plenty of good plants select the best and most shapely. Make a hole just large enougli to hold the roots nicely and bear in mind it is always better to set the plants a little higher than they were in the field as they are not so liable to have stem rot. Give every plant a good firming as they always start off better and in the long run will give better re- sults. Wlien you have part of a bench planted it is well to give them a good soaking around the ball so they will not have time to flag. After the house is planted keep them a little closer for about ten days and give them a spraying two or three times a day. After this give plenty of ventilation both night and day. This is the proper time to think about planting this Mr. Fanell's next notes wUl be on the following: Asparagus Sp the Fall; Repairing Mignonette for Winter highly appreciated winter plant. Where it is possible give them solid benches but where this is not possible they should have at least from 10 to 12 inches of soil to grow on. Make the compost good and rich as they require lots of food. The best soil to use is one that was taken from an old pasture last fall and piled up over the winter ; to two loads of tliis use one load of cow manure and a good sprinkling of bone meal and turn this over two or three times so they will be well mixed. When the benches are filled make the surface nice and fine for the seed. They should stand about 12 inches apart each way. The best way is to draw lines lengthwise and cross- \vise and the seed can be sown where the lines meet, using four to six seed at every junction. Cover the seed lightly and water with a fine rose until the soil around the seed is well moistened. To prevent the soil from drying out they can be covered with 4-inch pots until they begin to come up. When the plants are showing their second pair of leaves, thin to two plants and when they are good and strong they can be thinned to one. Stir the surface of the soil regularly and keep on plenty of ventilation for it is a necessity in securing short-jointed growth. Nepenthes Where these become too large and unsightly they can be cut down and one or two-eye cuttings made of the pieces of the stems. The best way to propagate these is to place the end in the hole of the pot and fill the pot with sphagnum moss and plunge the pots in a frame where they can be kept close and moist. Sometimes it takes them three or four months to root. Wlien they are well rooted the pots can l^e broken and the plants put in a crib with a mixture of fibrous peat and chopped sphagnum. They should be hung up in a warm house where the atmosphere is kept reeking with moisture. Stocks for Winter Flowering These plants that were sown the last of May should be kept growing by potting them up as they require it un- til a five-inch pot is reached. Give them a rich compost ; say to three loads of turfy loam add one load of well decayed manure. It is better to pot them when quite small. A 2 or 2i/2-inch pot is a good size to use and as these become filled with roots they can be shifted into 4 or 5-inch pots. The best place to care for these plants through the summer is in a frame where the sashes are elevated 6 to 8 inches, which will afford at all times a free circulation of air. In this abode they will do fine until very late in the fall. It is a good plan to wait until the buds can be distinguished before they are planted out, for you can then tell the double flowered ones by their stubby buds. The single ones can be known by being more pointed. When planting them out in the benches use any good compost such as will grow any inside crop of flowers. They can be planted about a foot apart each way and kept well watered. Ventilation is one of the most important points in growing stocks suc- cessfully so give them plenty of it. Give regular fumi- gations to keep down the green fly. rengeri; Care of C'ypripedlums; Hollyhocks; Hydrangeas; Lilies for and Outside Painting. HORTICULTUEE July 6, 1912 FRUIT AND VEGETABLES UNDER GLASS CONDDCTED BY |ew_^C^..vx„ Questions by our readers in line with any of the topics jiresented on this page will be cordially received and prc.mptly answered by Mr. Penson. Such communications should invariably be addressed to the office of HOETICULTORE. Layering Strawberries. Strawberries for forcing next winter should be layered without delay. Let preceding years designate the varie- ties to be used — that is the main crops. Trials should be made on any promising new varieties which may have come under notice, but do not rely on these new ones, as they are liable to turn out useless for forcing. After de- termining how many plants are needed add fifteen per cent, to cover any which may not root. Have the re- quired number of three-inch pots ready and sufficient soil to fill them put through the half-inch sieve. By pressing this point of having sufficient material ready at the first time of asking much time is saved than by mak- ing "two bites at a cherry" as the saying is. When mak- ing the two or three attempts men are covering ground these two or three times when once should be sufficient. This is applicable to many jobs. I would rather any time see a small amount of soil left over after potting up a batch of stuff than to have that same amount to mix. In addition to the extra labor entailed it is doubtful if the two lots of soil contain exactly the same ingredients — that is, where a proper mixture is called for. In this case any good soil will do to layer into. Where any quantity of strawberry layers are required annually it is a good practice to put in young stock each year; take off the flowers to prevent them from fruiting the first sea- son which will give you the strongest layers from which to select young runners. If this was not done the best must be selected from those which fruited this summer. The best method of procedure is to clean the stock plants first, remove all weeds, bad leaves, etc., also any runners which are too old for the purpose. The remaining should be drawn to one side of the plant so that the small pots can be placed close together to prevent rapidly drying out and in addition to this the outside rows should have either the straw mulching of the bed or some soil drawn up around them or you will experience a difficulty iu keeping them evenly moist with those on the inside of the group. Layering itself is easy after all the preparatory work is through. Place the pots in position, select the layer for each one, remove any more plants which may be on the same wire, see that the wire (or rhizome) will reach the bottom of the pot, leaving the crown of the young plant level with the surface of the soil. As the soil is filled in on top of the wire, this will keep it in position. See that the pots are level, to retain the water, and they must be kept evenly moist until the plants are rooted, when they can be cut away and transferred to some convenient spot having an ash bottom and being near a faucet. As soon as they fill Out the threes nicely with roots shift them into sixes. Propping Apples and Pears. To get the maximum amount of color and finish into apples and pears grown in pots it will be well to prop them up to get all the sun, light and air possible. Ap- ples are done by means of moderately stiff wire bent so as to form a receptacle or prop for each fruit, the ring or cup at the top being at right angles to the support or handle. This handle can be made in different lengths to suit various positions on the trees. The cup is the only part of the support which comes in contact with the fruit and this should be covered over with cotton wool to prevent the fruits from bruising. Two or three strong stakes are usually required to bring the tree into shape and bring all the fruits as near as possible on to one side of the tree, thus giving all the sun at the same time. When this is done the props are worked up under the fruits; being made of practically flexible wire they will bend to any required position and once made fast will remain so. By carefully turning the fruits a little every few days they will soon become the very richest color the variety is capable of producing. Pears are a little different. Being of different shape and more easier bruised the trees can only be staked out and the fruits tied on so that they can remain on the trees until perfectly ripe, without danger of falling. The idea of tying the fruits on may seem strange, but the stalk on the pear is long enough and gives itself to receiving a piece of raffia. Many good pears have been saved tliis way. The writer has often thought it is too bad peaches and nectarines could not be treated similarly, as we con- tinually find a few push themselves off when swelling fast. Order New Trees. This is not a week too early to place orders for new trees to be delivered in the fall, which is the only satis- factory time to receive trees for pot work or early forcing. All business firms make a practice to fill orders as received, consequently the "early bird catches the worm." You are surer of getting exactly what you want and the best of it. When ordering be sure to designate the shape required and state for pot work or otherwise. Pi-evious issues of HORTICULTUEE have contained lists of varieties of the different subjects cultivated xm- der glass which have proved satisfactory for forcing in America. Any of these will be readily inserted again to assist any reader in making a selection. July 6, 1912 HORTICULTUKE ROSE GROWING UNDER GLASS CONDUCTED BT i/U^l^(^^y^^<^J''^'<-^ Questions by our readers in line with any of tlie topics presented on this page will be cordially received and promptly answered by Mr. Buziclsa, Such communications should invariably be addressed to the office of HORTICULTURE. Syringing Young Plants Be very careful that the newl}' planted stock is not too dry wlien you are thinking of syringing. During this hot weather the foliage will scald very easily and should the plants get badly scalded it will take a long time for them to recover. In most houses plants can be given a light watering early in the morning and will not be too wet if syringed later. With certain soils and houses this cannot be done so it is best to try and water good the day before syringing. Plants that have been set deep enough when planted will be very difficult to syr- inge, and will be very likely to make poor growth. Bet- ter take them up and plant them properly. Two- Year-Old Plants These also should be watered very carefully as over- watering means disaster. Syringe these very quickly, being careful not to get too much water on the bench. Plants that have not been cut down and re-planted will not he so particular. With old Beauty plants pinch out all buds as fast as they appear, and build up the plants a bit before at- tempting to cut any roses from these. Killarneys, Mrs. Jardine, Richmond, Radiance, Melody Sunburst, My Maryland, Mrs. Taft and a few others will stand the same treatment, i. e., pinching to build up the plants. With Bride, Bridesmaid, Kaiserin, Augusta Victoria, Madison and others pinch out only the very strong shoots, taking two or three leaves with each bud. The weak-stemmed buds are best cut down to two eyes as is customary with all roses. Wires for Beauties Many growers will place their first wire too high from the surface of the bench. We find that one foot above is plenty higli enough. If the first tier of wires is placed too high we find the plants do not do so well. It is cus- tomary to cut two eyes above the bottom wire, and the wood below the wire soon becomes very hard and does not circulate sap as freely as new wood; therefore the nearer the new growths are to tlie roots the better. The breaks on a shoot that has been cut too high are liable to be weak. Although the first break or two may come strong, the next ones surely will be weak which will keep up until all wood in the houses is weak and spindling and refuses to set. Were it not that it is very difficult to work around plants tied too low, we would recom- mend placing the bottom wire even nearer, but this woul] not do, for the danger of spot would then be in- creased, the air not circulating underneath the plants very well and thus leaving the bottom foliage always more or less moist. Manure for Fall Mulching If no manure has been heaped for the early fall mulch get some as soon as possible. In buying manure, look more at the quality tlian at the price. Cheap manure is bound to have too much straw in it and it certainly pays to get good manure, even though the piice is a little higher than for the poor inferior kind. Heap it into nice neat heaps, under cover if at all possible, and have it turned once every week, breaking up the lumps as much as possible. If this is done the manure ought to be in shape by the time the first house of roses is ready for its first mulch. It would not be advisable to add any soil to the manure as j'et. If soil is added it becomes too heavy to handle. Therefore keep manure and soil separate. A Concrete Floor for Manure Shed It is a wonder to me that so many florists let their manure lie exposed to the weather when it costs but lit- tle to build a small shed, with a concrete floor. As con- crete work is not so very complicated, it can be done with the aid of the help on the place. Have a little cistern that will receive all the drain. This can be well utilized as liquid manure to be applied to the roses later on, or can be used for watering outside flowers and vegetables while they are small. Soaking the manure with it is also ven' good. Any ordinary pump will answer the purpose and can be bought very reasonable. By all means build a manure shed and save many dollars by utilizing liquid manure that now runs down the creek or soaks into the ground in places where not a drop of it is absorbed by trees or other vegetation. Lime Now is also the best time to see about procuring enough lime to do for the season. By an-anging with lumber yards lime can usually be purchased at a very rea- sonable figure, for many yards carry a large stock and some of it is bound to slack and become quite useless to them, and yet this very Ume is just the thing for the rose grower. To keep good, lime must be stored in a place that is perfectly dry, free from all moisture. Most places have special lime boxes where lime is kept dry, and can be screened and used whenever it is wanted. Our opinion is no rose grower should be without at least a little lime on hand at all times. Even now in the hot dry weatlier it happens at times that houses are syringed lieavily in the morning and the afternoon is cloudy with a heavy rain. A little lime blown around the house at such times is the finest thing in the world. Do this the last thing at night, i. e., just before quitting. Protecting Iron Posts All columns, pipes and supports that run through the bench to the floor of the greenhouses should be properly boxed so that no soil will come near them, otherwise it will not be very long before they are rusted through, and anyone who has to replace one or two will appreciate having all posts securely boxed. A good coat of paint should also be applied quite often to keep all supports in prime condition. If this is not done the house will 'oon be all out of shape. HORTICULTURE July 6, 1912 HORTICULTURE TOL. XVI JULY 6, 1»12 NO. 1 PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 11 Hamilton Place, Boston, Mass. f Telephone, Oxford 292. WM. J. STEWART, Editor and Manager. SUBSCRIPTION PRICE One Year, in advance, $1.00; To Foreign Conntries, $3.00; To Canada, $1.60. ADVERTISING RATES Per Inclj, 30 inches to page $1.00 Discounts on Contracts for consecutive insertions, as follows: One month (4 times), 5 per cent.; three months (13 times), 10 per cent.; six months (2(> times), 20 per cent.; one year (52 times), 30 per cent. Page and half page space, special rates on application. Entered as seoond-class matter December 8, 1904, at the Post Office at Boston, Mass., under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. CONTENTS Page •COVER ILLUSTRATION — Oncidium ornithorhyncum. NOTES ON CULTURE OP FLORISTS' STOCK— Aspar- agus plumosus — Care of Asters — Housing Carnations — Mignonette for Winter — Nepenthes — Stocks for Winter Flowering — John J. M. Farrell 5 FRUIT AND VEGETABLES UNDER GLASS— Layer- ing Strawberries — Propping Apples and Pears — Order New Trees — George H. Penson 6 ROSE GROWING UNDER GLASS— Syringing Young Plants — Two-Year-Old Plants — Wire for Beauties — Manure for Fall Mulching — A Concrete Floor for Ma- nure Shed — Lime — Protecting Iron Posts — Arthur C. Ruzicka T ONCIDIUM ORNITHORHYNCUM— Jlf. J. Pope— Illus- trated 9 ARISTOCRAT— (Jeorflie C. Watson 9 SOME AMERICAN SEEDLING PEONIES — .A. H. Fewkes 9 OBITUARY — John A. Pettigrew, Portrait — Mrs. Wllhel- mina Rosmarin — Peter R. DeMuth — John L. Froad- ing — Daniel Springer 10 -CLUBS AND SOCIETIES: National Sweet Pea Society 10 American Peony Society — Illustrated 11 S. A. P. Convention Sports 12 Club and Society Notes 29 •SEED TRADE: American Seed Trade Association — Proceedings at Chicago Convention 14 Resolutions on Death of Jerome B. Rice 15 Wholesale Grass Seed Dealers' Association — Notes... 16 OF INTEREST TO RETAIL FLORISTS: New Flower Stores — Steamer Departures 18 Flowers by Telegraph 19 FLOWER MARKET REPORTS: Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Cincinnati 2 Philadelphia, St. Louis, Detroit, Washington 2 MISCELLANEOUS: Chicago's Balmy Climate 12 Chicago Notes 12 Washington Notes 12 Personal 12 News Notes 19-30 New York Notes 23 Philadelphia Notes 28 Greenhouses Building or Contemplated 29 Incorporated 29 St. Louis Notes 29 Fire Record 30 Among the most pleasing features The Rambler of the big international show in In the ascendant London was the prominence of the American hybri(i Eamblers in the rose exhibits. It is very evident that they outshone all others in impressive effect. This section of which the foreign raised Crimson Rambler was the first notable ex- ample, has been so enriched by the skill of American hybridists that a rose exhibition or rose garden now in which these graceful subjects are not a conspicuous com- ponent, is a "weary, stale, flat, and unprofitable" matter. We look forward to the time when the patient skill of our rose producers shall give us a race of hardy perpet- ual flowering ramblers, accomplishing for the pillar class what has already been so well done for the bush class in the H. T. varieties. The appeal of President Farr of the Friends American Peony Society for the elimi- of the Peony nation of inferior varieties from the catalogues of nurserymen and that the Society should discourage the further introduction of new sorts which are below the standard will, no doubt. receive the unanimous approval of the trade and the amateur as well. Excellent work has been done under the Peony Society's auspices in identifying varieties and classifying synonyms. Probably no other species of gar- den plants has ever been so mixed up as to nomenclature and so burdened with spurious varieties and fraudulent varietal names as Pseonia albi,flora and the task which the society undertook in straightening out this disorder was a big one. We hope it will be equally successful in future in its avowed purpose to advance the interests of its favorite flower by encouraging the raising of still finer varieties than we now have and opposing the ex- ploitation of those that are inferior, whether new or old. Many well-wishers of our Society of A vigorous American Florists have been disturbed offspring from time to time by the formation of new societies devoted to the interests of special flowers — sometimes regarded as of minor impor- tance— fearing a weakening effect on the "parent" insti- tution. One of the youngest of these special organiza- tions is the Sweet Pea Society, which has already given good justification for its existence and that without any suggestion of any cross-purposes with any other body. This Society, we predict, will provide astonishment in plenty for the horticultural world, at its annual meeting and exhibition to be held in Boston the latter part of next week, and those who visit it will have good reason to congratulate themselves, no matter how great a dis- tance they may have to travel. The S. A. F. is not weakened but strengthened rather by these enthusiastic endeavors. It all depends on the motives and springs of action of the men who provide the inspiration and mould the sentiment in such movements, and in the present instance the loyalty of the workers in the young offshoot, to the big national organization, is unques- tioned. July 6, 1912 HORTICULTURE Oncidium ornithorhyncum This is a very pretty and well-known orchid from the Mexican Cordilleras where it is found growing at an elevation of from 3000 to 5000 feet above sea level. The individual flowers are small but are produced in great profusion on slender well branched panicles. They are very sweet scented, the odor reminding one of helio- trojje. It is very interesting to study the peculiar shape iif the flowers under a magnifying-glass ; this will plain- ly show a great resemblance to some kind of bird. The cap which protects and hides the pollen has a long point, at the end of w-hioh protnides the caudicles to which the pollen masses are attached and this might be taken for some insect which the bird is holding in its hill. This will explain the specific name "ornithorhyn- chum"' — a bird's bill. The petals would represent the wings of a bird flying while the lip, which is turned backward at nearly a right angle and ornamented witli a yellow crest, would represent the body of the bird. The illustration represents the white form 0. orni- thorynchum album which is very pretty and quite rare. This oncidium grows best in intermediate tempera- ture suspended from the roof. It should be sliaded from direct sunshine during the hot summer months, but in fall and winter up to early spring will enjoy all the sunshine it can get. They are very sensitive to root disturbance and when repotting becomes necessary great care should be taken not to injure the roots more than can be helped. The best time to pot is when new roots begin to push forth from the new growth. Chopped moss and osmunda fibre in equal parts with a little sharp sand added will make a good compost for them, but it should be used sparingly, an inch or two on top of the drainage being sufficient. During summer when growing vigorously they will enjoy frequent applications of weak liquid manure ; once or twice a week will not be too often, and the plants should be syringed freely on all bright days. Never let them be dry except during the dull winter months, when only just enough water should be given to prevent the bulbs from shriveling. (?/t./:i^l^ Aristocrat Your true aristocrat is always your true democrat, llereditv, training, brains, are all antecedent. Mere money d"oes not make an aristocrat— although it may be nn incident in the development. Most of the newly rich are far from being aristocrats. They are mostly snobs. Many true aristocrats have no money at all. What a true aristocrat is was forcibly illustrated the other day by an incident told by John Farquhar about the speech of Sir George Holford who won the King's prize for orchids at the London show and who at the Royal Horti- cultural Society's dinner later deprecated the great praise given hiin, saying that his friend Mr. Alexander deserved most of thecredit. Mr. Farquliar met him the next day and complimented him on that portion of his speech." Sir George said: "He is my friend; I never think of him otherwise." The point of this illustration lies in the fact that Mr. Alexander is the Baron's gar- dener; but the Baron never thought of referring to that fact in his speech. He spoke of him as his friend. There's at least one man in Massachusetts who can be called a true aristocrat. David Roy of Marion could tell you about him ; and there are doubtless many others nil over the world: but we hear about them all too sel- dom. Thev are the salt of the earth ! AMERICAN SEEDLING PEONIES. It has long been the custom to look to Europe for everything new and worthy in peonies, and it is not with- out cause, for, with the exception of a few good ones of American origin, nearly all of the novelties have come from Lemoine, Dessert, Millet and Kelway, who, within recent years, have sent out some magnificent varie- ties. It really seemed as though about the limit of variation must have been reached, but America is coming to the front in the production of new peonies and within a tew years we shall see some startling novelties placed on the market which will equal, if not sur- pass the European productions. On a recent visit to the grounds of E. J. Shaylcr, the peony specialist of Wellesley Farms. Mass., 1 was forci- bly impressed with the excellence of some seedlings he has flowering in their second season. The most strik- ing one he proposes to name for his mother, Mary Woodbury Shaylor, and a more beautiful memorial it would be hard to find. The plant is very con- spicuous and is the first to catch the eye in the section of the grounds where it is growing. In habit it is very marked, being of a vigorous, upright growth, with heavy foliage and im- mense blooms, which are of the semi- double type, flesh white on first open- ing, fading to cream white with age. The guard petals are very large, well rounded and remarkably thick. The center petals are of equal length with the guards, mostly broad and notched at the ends, several of which are bor- dered with bright crimson. The car- pels are bright carmine; the yellow stamens, which are of the club-shaped Japanese type are intermixed with the petals in a very effective manner. The plant is furnished with the heaviest foliage of any variety known to me, many of the leaflets being fully four inches in breadth. The stems are very short and furnished with leaves well up under the flowers, very much in the way of Chrysanthemum Major Bonnaf- fon and some others. To those who see no beauty in a flower unless full double, this variety might not appeal, but to those who ap- preciate the artistic, it certainly will stand among the most beautiful. As compared with the recent European importations, with few exceptions, the latter fall far behind, leaving this in a class by itself. Another seedling of much promise is of similar habit but taller, smaller in all its parts, with a flower more full and with narrower center petals in- termixed with the true .Jaoanese club shaped staminoids. The color is deli- cate flesh with cream white center. Still another seedling of great merit is one which Mr. Shaylor proposes to name Jessie Shaylor. It is somewhat in the way of Mad. Emile Lemoine but with more shell-like petals. The color is light flesh and cream white, with a few stamens showing among the petals. The habit is good, bearing its large flowers well above the foliage on strong stems which have no inclina- tion to droop. Another season's growth will probably show these flowers at their best and enhance somewhat their beauty. A. H. FEWKES. 10 HORTICULTUEE July 6, 1912 Obituary* John A. Pettigrew. John Allgood Pettigrew, superin- tendent of Boston parks, died at his home in Jamaica Plain, Mass., on July 2, of heart disease, from which he had been suffering for several months. Mr. Pettigrew was born near Newcastle, England, on April 25, 1844. His father ■was a gardener and he began his own experience in that profession when a boy of 10 years. He came to this coun- try at the age of 22 and settled in Chi- cago, where he was engaged in flori- culture and landscape work for some 13 years, afterwards spending several years in the stone contracting busi- ness. Returning to landscape work he was selected as superintendent of Lin- coln Park which was then in the con- structive stage and the result of his magnificent abilities in this work and In the treatment of the lake shore drive soon brought to him and the de- partment under his care a world-wide repute. His accomplishments in the Chicago park system were justly called "a triumph of the gardeners' art, over apparently insurmountable adverse conditions" and there was great popu- lar indignation when through the po- litical tyranny of an unscrupulous governor Mr. Pettigrew was forced out of his position. Politics again was the cause of his leaving the Milwaukee park system where he spent one year after leaving Chicago. He then came to Prospect Park, Brooklyn, where he displayed high administrative ability and made a splendid record of efficien- cy and further secured his reputation as the foremost park superintendent In America. On January 1, 1897, he was called to take charge of the Bos- ton park system and here he has la- bored unceasingly over since, sturdily advocating and practicing the best principles of landscape art and ren- dering invaluable service in providing healthful recreation facilities for all the people, young and old. Mr. Pettigrew was identified with many organizations. He was the or- ganizer and first president of the American Association of Park Super- intendents; president of the Garden- ers' and Florists' Club of Boston for two terms; trustee of the Massachu- setts Horticultural Society; member of the Society of American Florists, the American Forestry Association, the Appalachian Mountain Club and the Horticultural Club of Boston. He read papers before several of these bodies on various occasions, on the subject to which he had devoted his life work and was at all times a willing helper on committees and other society duties. He leaves a widow, one son and three married daughters. As to Mr. Pettigrew's personality and qualities as a friend and compan- ion words fail to express- the writer's emotions as he recalls the years of close intimacy with that generous and noble character. A true and ever-loyal friend, a wise and far-seeing counsel- lor— "Friend to tiutli! of sonl sincere, In action faitliful. and In lienor clear, AVbo broke no promise, serv'd no private end. Who cain'd no title, and who lost W) friend." We now give way to the heartfelt tribute of one who v/as, perhaps, Mr. Pettigrew's closest confidant and friend among the Boston horticultural fraternity. It falls to the lot of few men to be so widely appreciated and esteemed, and by his closer friends so deeply beloved as was the late John Allgood Pettigrew. His calling was dear to him and any one interested in any branch of horticulture or forestry had ready access to his marvelous fund of knowl- edge. His closest friends were chosen from among his fellow craftsmen and to such his friendship knew no limit. Even among these it was seldom that the subject of conversation drifted be- yond topics relating to his life calling. Mr. Pettigrew died in the midst of his work; he never relinquished it. His single purpose was the formation and continuance of a system of parks, John Allgood Pettigrew boulevards and playgrounds in the City of Boston that would meet the high standard that he himself had es- tablished, a standard not approached by any other system in the world. "He is easily first among us," said an able park superintendent in speak- ing of Mr. Pettigrew at the Rochester, N. Y.. convention two years ago. and only the other day a letter from one of the foremost park men in the coun- try referred to him as "our dean and leader." Nor was his fame confined to this country — he was well known and his work and opinions most highly re- garded in Europe. When in Europe last month the writer had many in- quiries for and compliments paid to our departed friend; Mr. W. Watson, director of the Royal Gardens. Kew, spoke of him most enthusiastically, while Mr. William Atkinson of the famous Hansworth Nurseries, said, "Pettigrew and I understand each other — of trees and plants we think alike and talk in the same language." How much we in Boston who liave seen so much of him shall miss him! His great work remains and will go on, and wherever we turn in this city we shall see it — we shall not forget him, for in it all he will still be with us. JOHN K. M. L. FARQUHAR. Mrs. Wilhelmina Rosmarin. On June 16, Wilhelmina, wife of George Rosmarin, proprietor of the Encinal Nursery, 1419 Bay street, Ala- meda, Calif., died at her home, aged 61 years. She was a native of Ger- many and was well known in the trade. Her husband and two daugh- ters survive her. Peter R. De Muth. Peter R. De Muth, head of the firm of P. R. De Muth & Sons, florists, 81, South Pittsburg street, Connellsville, Pa., died on June 20, aged 79 years. He was born in Connellsville township and began gardening and florist work while still a boy. He leaves a widow, three sons and two daughters. John L. Froding. At the age of 67 years, John L. Pro- ding, landscape gardner, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, died suddenly on June 18. A widow, one son, and two daughters survive him. Daniel Springer. Daniel Springer, florist, 29 Chitten- den avenue, Columbus, O., died from an attack of heart trouble on June 29. NATIONAL SWEET PEA SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Program — First Day, Saturday, July 13, 1912. 3 P. M. — Address of Welcome; President Sim's Address; Secretary's Report; Prof. A. C. Beat's Report on our Trial Grounds at Cornell Univer- ity; Treasurer's Report; Nomination of Officers for 1912; Invitation for the Next Meeting Place; "Our Present Knowledge of the Sweet Pea Diseases and their control, by Prof. J. J. Tau- benhaus of the Delaware College Agri- cultural Experiment Station; Election of Officers. 8 P. M. — Vote on the Next Meeting Place; Addresses and Discussions; Question Box; Unfinished Business. Second Day, Sunday, July 14, 1912. Lectures which will be announced later. Announcements. The Gardeners and Florists' Club of Boston will invite the members of the N. S. P. S. of A. at an informal lunch- eon at 7 P. M., Saturday evening. The executive committee recom- mends that the name of our society be changed from the National Sweet Pea Society of America to the American Sweet Pea Society. This will be voted upon at the next meeting. Kindly be present and express your views. The final schedule of the exhibition and i)rizes is out and copies can be had of Secretary H. A. Bunyard, 342 W. 14th street. New York. Ii is a big prize list in which commercial grow- ers, amateurs, private gardeners, re- tailers and school children are all sumptuously provided for in the way of liberal premiums, among which .•ire many valuable cups. The Massachu- setts Horticultural Society also offers a page of money prizes and medals. Complete schedule will appear in our next issue July 6, 1912 HORTICULTURE 11 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES AMERICAN PEONY SOCIETY. The meeting of the American Peony Society which tools place at Ithaca, N. Y., on June 19 and 20 was a great success. A large proportion of the firms specializing in the peony were represented and also there were a good many amateurs from various parts of the country as well as some from Canada. The exhibition was made up of cut blooms from the So- ciety's plot on the grounds of the Uni- versity and the exhibits of private growers. For the best collection, one bloom of each, the judges awarded first to A. P. Saunders, Clinton, N. Y.; second to Mrs. F. S. Kellogg, New York Mills, N. Y. For the best new seedling of American origin not previously exhi- bited, Mr. Saunders was also awarded first for Jean Bancroft, blush with cream centre, and immense blush guards. T. A. Havemeyer of Glen- head staged a collection showing high cultural skill, but owing to the differ- sisting of Messrs. Farr, Harris, Saun- ders, Brown and Craig. It is hoped that it will be possible to get the work ready for the press within a year. President's Address. After voicing a welcome to the members the president referred to the imperishable and far-reaching records of the Society's work as presented in the bulletins and standard descriptions of varieties as published. He spoke appreciatively of the joint work done by the Horticultural Department of Cornell and the great assistance given the society in indexing, classifying and care of the plants and the publica- tion of the bulletins all of which had been assumed by the University, the society supplying the plants. He gave especial credit to Prof's Craig, Coit and Batcheler for diligent work. The next and most important work, he said, should be the gathering to- gether of all the material contained in the several preliminary bulletins which ence in the season between Mr. Have- meyer's locality and that of Ithaca, many varieties were too far advanced to do the collection justice. There is to be a permanent planting at Cornell of a representative collec- tion of three plants of every variety included in the bulletins of the nomen- clature committee. This planting is already partly completed, and will be brought to a close by the end of the present season. As the work of de- scription and identification is now completed, it is not necessary to re- tain the whole plot any longer. The main part is to be sold as a whole, and the question of its disposal was taken up at length in the sessions of the Society. As to the smaller collec- tions planted alongside the main plot, the original donors having consented to the plan, these are to be listed and offered for sale separately. The funds obtained from these sales are to be de- voted to the publication of an illus- trated Peony Manual made up from the bulletins already published and with a good deal of new material, giv- ing accurate descriptions of all the standard varieties, cultural directions and much other material indispensable to peony growers. A special commit- tee on publication was appointed con- have been published, with such revi- sions and corrections as is necessary to form a complete book of the peony which shall be the official peony cata- logue or manual of the society. This work should be so carefully compiled as to become the standard book of reference on the peony, a book which would doubtless be in demand to such an extent that its sale would eventu- ally cover the cost of its publication. Arguing for greater efforts to bring the merits of the peony more strongly before the general public and to in- crease the amateur membership, he recommended that the society's ex- hibitions in the future should be held at points where the largest number o*f people can have opportunity to view them. He applauded the course of some of the big seed houses in the largest cities which have made a feature of having a large peony show during the season, sending out a large number of invitations in addition to advertising this display with the re- sult that thousands of visitors have been attracted and sales of roots have been greatly increased. He also ad- vocated the establishing of large col- lections of plants of the best varieties in public parks in the larger cities where they could be under the care and protection of the authorities and be visited by the masses of people. Now that the work of identification has progressed so far, he said, the work of elimination may be taken in hand and the continued propagation of inferior varieties discouraged, as well as the introduction of new varieties not up to the highest standard. The Secretary's Report. Secretary A. P. Saunders reported a membership of 66. He advocated the desirability of interesting amateur growers in the society and the offering of prizes at the exhibitions exclusively for amateur competition. Concerning catalogue descriptions he spoke as fol- lows: I think the growers should take more account of the preferences of the amateur in the choice of varieties. The standard catalogues, and even the descriptions of our own Nomenclature Committee recommend varieties es- pecially adapted for landscape work or for cut blooms. Now the landscape architect wants large masses of color 100 or 200 plants of one variety planted together so that they may produce a magnificent effect of color from the house of his patron, who often does not know one sort from another. Cut blooms on the other hand, of the florist's ideal, are such as will ship from Chicago to New York without fading. The amateur is nowhere here. He grows only 50 to 100 plants, one of each kind, and wants them for his own delight and that of his friends. This amateur class is Increasing all the time, as my correspondence shows; and I think it would be good policy on the part of the nurseryman to cater directly to it. The amateur does not care much about durability, but he wants exquisiteness on quality, and he wants variety in his varieties. There are many kinds that I could name which are peculiarly for the am- ateur, varieties such as the semldouble LaRosiere, the single Albiflora, The Bride, that strikingly decorative little flower Philom61e; some of the best of the Japanese kinds. These represent the kind of thing out of which by ex- panding the list the nurseryman might make a separate class through which a direct and special attempt could be made to reach the preferences of the amateur grower. Nor would I exclude from this class those superb sorts which we all agree to admire, Th6r6se, Mme. Emile GalU, Glolre de Charles Gombault, Duchesse de Nemours (Calot), Carnea elegans (Calot) M. Martin Cahuzac, and many others of like excellence. The officers of the Society elected for the coming year are: President, B. H. Farr, Reading, Pa.; vice-presi- dent, E. B. George, Painesville, Ohio; treasurer, J. H. Humphreys, Chestnut Hill, Pa.; secretary. Prof. A. P. Saun- ders, Clinton, N. Y. C. S. Harrison of York, Neb., and Leon D. Batchelor were elected to hon- orary membership in recognition of their services to peony culture in America. No definite action was taken on the meeting place for next year. Cleve- land and Chicago were both discussed 12 HOKTICULTUBE July 6, 1912 and the matter was finally left in the hands of a special committee. Before the adjournment of the meet- ings resolutions were passed acknowl- edging the obligation of the Society to Cornell University, and particularly to Prof. Beal, who had contributed large- ly to the success of the exhibition and meetings. CHICAGO NOTES. Wedding Bells. S. A. F. CONVENTION SPORTS. The prize list for coming sporting events to be held in connection with the convention at Chicago in August is now being made. Will anyone will- ing to donate a prize, kindly let us know. We would like to make this the biggest and best bowling, shooting and outing ever held in connection with the annual meeting of the S. A. P. and O. H. Yours for prizes, C. J. GRAHAM. Chairman Sports Com, S. A. P. & O. H. 12349 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. Ohio. CHICAGO'S BALMY CLIMATE. Chicago is known far and wide as an all-the-year-round resort, mild in winter and cool during the summer months. The expansive waters of Lake Michigan render the temperature enjoyable at all times, and the pecu- liar ozone is rejuvenating as well as bracing, making the old young again and the youthful irresistible. There is a tradition, which can be substan- tiated only by the mermaids of the Chicago river, of one very hot day in Chicago, viz., July 4, 1776, and the de- scendants of those who survived that day are not to be found hereabouts, 80 that it will be impossible to verify this statement when you come here next August to the convention. It will be easy, however, to prove the accu- racy of the appended figures giving the normal August temperature of Chi- cago and other leading cities supplied by the United States Weather Bureau, Washington, D. C, as follows: Chicago, 71.2; New York, 72.2; Pitts- burg, Pa., 72.5; Philadelphia, Pa., 73.8; Washington, D. C, 74.5; Balti- more, Md., 74.7; Cincinnati, O., 75.5; St. Louis, Mo., 77.2. MICHAEL BARKER, Chairman. Press and Advertising Committee. Might as well add Boston as one of the "other leading oltlps." normal August temperature. 68.9.-=-Ed. The summer meeting of the Execu- tive Committee of the National Asso- ciation of Gardeners will be held at Horticultural Hall. Boston, Mass.. on Saturday afternoon. July 13th, 1912. Notice of the hour of the meeting will be posted in the hall during the fore- noon of that day. William Sim. presi- dent of the National Sweet Pea So- ciety of America, has extended an in- vitation to all members of the Na- tional Association of Gardeners to at- tend the Sweet Pea Exhibition, which will occur on the same day and to participate in the general program that is being arranged for the mem- bers of the Sweet Pea Society. Pres- ent indications are that a large at- tendance of National Association members will be on hand, many of them as competitors for the liberal prizes which are being offered by the Sweet Pea Society at their annual ex- hibition. M. C. EBEL, Secretary. A wedding in the Bassett-Washburn family is getting to be an annual event. This time it is C. L. Wash- burn, last year it was O. P. Bassett and two years ago it was C. B. Wash- burn, thus representing three genera- tions of florists in three years. Chas. L. Washburn and Helen Van Aken were married June 29 at the home of the bride's parents in Hinsdale, 111., only relatives and immediate friends being present. The house was beauti- fully decorated with American Beauty and Mrs. Ward roses by Samuelson, and the bride's bouquet was lily of the valley and white orchids. The bride was attended by Miss Louise Wash- burn, sister of the groom, and B. B. Washburn, son of the groom, was best man. The happy couple left for a trip round the lakes in the Northland and will be gone about three weeks. C. L. Washburn is one of Chicago's best known and highly respected wholesal- ers and though he stole a march on his friends they will nevertheless give him hearty congratulations. Trade Notes. July 1st, all the wholesale stores be- gan their summer schedule, opening at 7.15 and closing at 5. Practically everything now in bloom- ing plants is out of the market and the Boston fern family reign supreme as store and window plants. The bowlers and baseball enthusi- asts are not letting the moments slip away and if Chicago does not do her- self credit at Convention time it will not be for lack of practice. All the various committees are hard at work and everything is moving in a satis- factory manner conventionward. The first annual meeting of the Chi- cago Flower Growers' Association is to take place in the near future and the books are in the auditor's hands in preparation for that event. Members of the board ot directors are wearing a smile which augurs well for the an- nouncement expected at the meeting. A fine quality of Butterfly sweet peas, out-door grown, were seen here. The stems were longer and blooms firmer than of those from in-door stock. At J. A. Budlong's shipping trade starts in for July without slackening up and the usual force are apparently as busy as ever. The excellent qual- ity of their stock is keeping up, not- withstanding warm weather. The Chicago Carnation Co. are show- ing White Enchantress carnations al- most the equal of those cut in the winter. Their Rubra Superba peonies are nearly all cut and the big brilliant flower will be missed. With the coming of warm weather the florists' window deco- rations are in many instances giv- ing way to less brilliant tones and the suggested coolness of the green and white, especially when accompanied by running water, is very refreshing to the passerby. Outside of the trade, Lyon & Healy had a remarkably real- istic woodland scene in a 25 ft. win- dow. Personal. Miss M. Zalud of J. Mangel's, left Saturday for a vacation trip, including a visit to Starved Rock, 111. August Jurgens, Jr., has succeeded Miss Robertson as assistant book- keeper for the Chicago Plower Grow- ers' Association. Last week's notice should have read Mr. and Mrs. H. N. Brims and two children left for Germany where they will spend the summer. Miss Lilian Yetterberg, cashier at A. Lange's, is on a six-weeks' vacation at Bethany Beach, Mich. H. Stone, head designer at the same store, is also taking a vacation while Mrs. Mail- ander has gone to pass the summer at Circle, Montana. Visitors — A. C. Brown, Springfield, 111.; B. Loveridge, Peoria, 111.; A. H. Burt, Kankakee, 111.; H. Buckbee, Rockford, 111.; M. Preyling. Grand Rapids, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. L. Buck- endorf, Norfolk, Nebraska. WASHINGTON NOTES. The Washington Florists' Company are now located in their new quarters at 1408 H street, N. W. There are two large doorways in the front between which is the large show window, and on either side the walls are covered with plate glass mirrors separated by tall columns. At the one side is the ice room and below this is the ship- ping and bundle counter; on the other, the ofiice section and the make-up bench. Here we come to the steps that lead to the basement and the short flight to the palm room which adds so to the fine appearance to the store, and in back of this is the stock room. In the basement is a large space into which their automobiles can be driven and loaded and un- loaded. W. R. Smith still continues to fight against the malady with which he is stricken, with the spirit and fortitude that he has shown for the past year. Early on Sunday morning last he was stricken with a fainting spell but even this he overcame. Peter Reinberg, of Chicago, 111., was in Baltimore last week attending the Democratic Convention, to which he was a delegate, and met many of the Washington boys who dropped over for a day or so. PERSONAL. P. Welch and family of Boston have gone to Old Orchard, Me., for the sum- mer. We are glad to report N. P. McCar- thy as well along on the road to com- plete recovery at the Charlesbank Hospital, Boston. I. W. Prince, formerly of Overbrook, Philadelphia. Pa., is now employed by William K. Harris. 55th street and Springfield avenue, Philadelphia. Albert Bruchhaus. of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, is to have charge of the greenhouse of Dr. Derrwaldt, Ply- mouth, Wis. Hugh Dickson of Belfast, Ireland; Alexander B. Scott. Charles Sim and George Fowler of Philadelphia, are among the well known celebrities due to sail on the Anchor Line steamer, "Columbia," sailing from Pier 64, North River, New York, at noon, July 6th. Boston visitors: John Young, New York City; David M. Dunning. Auburn, N. Y.; D. Cameron representing P. Sander & Sons, St. Albans, Eng. Remember the big Greek picnic. New York, Monday. July 8. A glorious time is assured. July 6, 1912 HORTICULTUEE 13 jinMnMn)iinMnMnMGMnMnMnMnMnMnMnimMn«nMnMnMflM m n m n m n m n m n m u m n m n M n m n M n M n m n m u m n m n m n m n m u n n m n m a m Gigantic Pansies Can be produced only from the giant htrams. Our CHALENtiE PANSY seed contains only the giant self-colors the giant striped and variegated and the giant blotched, etc.. all carefully ini.-ced in proportion. You could not buv better seed it you paid $100 per ounce. Our Challenge P.insy seed during the past season gave unprecedented satisfaction and every or- der bool;ed last year was duplicated and lu.reased this year. All the testimonials received mentimed spe'ciallv the hi"h iilor. form and size of the individual blossoms. This vear. by addin" ' " ■ '•■'-. " 'rade of flowers- tomers can absolutely rely on a duplication of this seasin's strain is "Challenge," and it is all the word denotes. increased satisfaction improved types, intending ens- mark" Pansy— Boddinfton's " Challenge "—All Giaits. This mixture contains all the finest Giant strains — of the leading I'ansy Specialists in the world — the (iiant self-colors, the Giant striped and margined, and the Giant blotched, etc., all carefully mixed in pro- portion— the finest that money can buy — the finest your money can buy. A florist who has grown it said: "Why don't you call it Defiance," Ys trade pkt. 25c., trade pkt. 50c., Vh oz. 75c., % oz. $1.50, y- oz. $>.T.5. o2. $5.00. BODDINGTON'S QUALITY "ENGLISH dowers PANSY. n great variety A superb strain of highly colored and immense size. Our Mr. Bunyard. while visiting the Royal International Exhibition in London, was much impressed with these blooms and secured as much seed as possible — but only suffi- cient to offer same in packets which we do as follows: — Trade Packet (500 seeds) for $1.00 v„ Trade Packet (2.'iO seeds) for .50 OTHER CHOICE VARIETIES OF GIANT PANSIES. Triumph of the Giants. Extremely large flower of beautiful coloring. Should Tr. pkt. % oz. Mi oz. be grown by every florist $0 50 Tr. pkt, Boddington's "Cliallenge" Mixture .$0 50 Giant Trimarde^u. Mammoth-flowering, and in a good ran.ge of color Giant Masterpiece (Frilled Pansy). Petals l>eautifully waved; exquisite colors.... f'assier's Giant, A fine strain of large, highly colored flowers Giant Bugnot's Stained. Extra choice flowers, large and plenty of li.i^ht colors Giant Madame Perref. A re<,'ent intro- duction by a celebrated French special- ist; of strong, free growth Giant Fire King. Brilliant reddish yel- low, with large lirown eyes (liant Lord Beaconsfielil. Deep purple- violet, top petals light blue Giant Canary Bird. Ground color is a bright golden yellow and each petal is marked with a darker blotch Giant Orchidaeflora, or OrcIiid-flOH ered Pansy. Splendid variety; beautiful shades of pink, lilac, orange, rose, terra cotta, chamois, etc Giant Emperor AVilliani. Ultramarine- lilue, purple eye Giant Golden Queen. Bright yellow, no eye Giant Golden Yellow. Yellow, brown eve. Giant King of the Blacks (Faust). Black. 0?. $1,75, oz, $3.00. ■ • 1^ ■ n ARTHUR T.BODDINGTON, Seedsman, 342 West 14th St. NEW YORK 0 m D m u n m n m u m u m n ■ n m n n H n m n m 0 H 0 M 0 0M0M0M0M0M0MHME(MnM0M0M0M0M0M0M0W0M0M0MOM5 SWEET PEA HEADQUARTERS-———— COPLEY SQUARE HOTEL Huntington Ave., Exeter and Blagden Streets BOSTON, MASS. /VlVIOi ¥¥¥¥ ^A/l-4lf3F3|_| Convenient to the Exhibition Hall, Congenial and Home- like. Rooms without bath, $1.50 per day up. With bath, $2.00 per day up. EUROPEAN PLAN. • r-o p I- i ^-to r. 14 HORTICULTURE July 6, 1912 Seed Trade AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIA- TION. An abridged account of the first and second day's proceedings appeared in cur issue of last week. On Wednes- day morning, June 26, papers were read by L. S. Gould of Waterloo, Neb., on Seed Corn Breeding, Lester L. Morse, San Francisco, on Costs and Cost Systems. After discussion a spe- cial committee on "Overhead Costs" was named to report later. On Thursday morning the follow- ing resolutions were reported: Resolved, That this Association eudorses the Bill H. B. 22340, entitled: "An Act to Regulate Foreign Commerce by I'rohlbit- ing the Admission into the United States of Certain Adulterated Seeds and Seeds Unfit for Seeding Purposes," now pending In the Senate of the United States, in the form as passed by the House of Represen- tatives of April loth, 1912; Resolved further. That this Association is opposed to Section Four (4), the proposed Senate Amendment to said Bill, to impose heavy fines and imprisonment, for, among others, the follo-n-ing reasons: First: The bill provides ample author- ity (Section one) tor the Secretaries of the Treasury and of Agriculture effectively to prevent" the importation of objectionable seeds ' Second: Said penalties are conse- quently wholly unnecessary. They are liable to impose excessive punishment on importers who are innocent of any international violation of the statute because variations in analyses are quite possible though using the greatest care, and because the importer cannot deter- mine that the hulk corresponds with the purchasing sample, and thereby complies with the law. until the importation has been actually accomplished. And resolve further, That the Secretar.v of this Association transmit a copy of these resolutions to the President of the Senate. The Bourne Parcels Post Bill Senate 6850, which has been quite fully com- mented upon in some of our previous issues, came up for its share of at- tention on the part of the convention and was thoroughly discussed by va- rious members. At the close of the discussion the following resolution recommended for passage by the Com- mittee on Postal Laws was unani- mously adopted: Resolved, That we, the members of the American Seed Ti-ade Association in con- vention assembled representing practically all of the seedsmen of the United States, de- sire to renew our appeal to Congress for a genuine system of Parcels Post founded on the plans and principles of the Postal Pro- gress League; further Resolved, That we oppose any temporary substitute and shall deplore the enactment of such portions of the Bourne F.ill (Senate 68S0) as cater to the interests of any class or attempt to substitute temporary expedi- ents for real reform. We object to any provision which sets aside that funda- mental and world-wide principle of the postal service which provides for unifor- mity of rate without regard to distance; also Resolved, That we object to the increase of any postage rates for any reason unless it can be dcmonstrate — W. B. WHITTIER & CO., SOUTH FRAMINGHAM . . MASS. GROWERS OF HIGH GRADE NURSERY STOCK LARGE ASSORTMENTvX r~ WRITE FDR PRICES lEFIRE ORDERIKG ELSEWHERt Strawberry Plants Bulbs for Forcing POT GROWN. Extra Strong, any quan- tity, any Tariety. Order early and have your plants selected for July delivery. BEDDING AND NATURALIZING. We have made arrangements with the leading growers to have our bulbs specially se- lected. Write for List and Reserve Your Order P. H. GOODSELL w. E. maynard M.n P. . ...... w«»t. At-ru Manager Sales Department 200 Broadway, NEW YORK CITY 157159 William street (BassmeRt) HARDY NORTHERN GROWN NURSERY STOCK WE GROW EVERYTHING FOR PLANTING THE HOME GROUNDS A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF TreK,Slin^,Vii%s,Roses and Herbaceous Pereimiais, Etc., Etc. Our Illustrateii and descriptive Catalogue for the asking THE BAY STATE NURSERIES, North Abin«ton. Maas. ■BULBS and- HARDY PLANTS Contracts made for Seed Growing Send for pyite list E. S. MILLER, WADING RIVER, N. Y. ORANGETREES FOR SALE Large specimens. Specially grown foi onngeries and terraces. 1 00 specimens. Sizes and prices on application. J. H.TROY, New Rochelle,N.Y. those present found it exceedingly in- teresting. Crop reports by letter and wire were received from divers sections of the country and were read by Secretary Kendel. This feature of the annual meeting is growing, and the reports are increasing yearly in numbers and in interest. The importance of this feature of the association's work is fully realized by the membership, but because of the fact that at the present time other agencies are doing consid- erable work along this line the special committee appointed to consider the advisability of establishing a crop re- porting bureau reported adversely to taking any action in that direction at this time. Arthur B. Clark, of Milford, Conn., read an Interesting paper entitled "Opportunities for a Young Man in the Seed Business," for which on motion HOLLAND NURSERJES Be*t Hardy Rhododendron*, Azalea«, Conifer*, Clemati*, H. P. Roces, Shrubs, and Herba^ ceou* Plants. P. OTJWERKERK, ^^l*r^i^- S^ Nursery Stock Frnlt and Ornamental Trru, ghrab*. Bmsll FraiO, CIcmatU, BvcrKTMBS and Bes«s. Writs for Trads List W.&.T SMITH COMPANY, Geneva, M.Y. The New Sargent Rose stock Limited. $1.50 each. Also Lady Duncan, Dawson, Daybreak, Farquhar, Wm. Egan «nd Minnie Dawsoa. Write for prices EASTERN NURSERIES, Jamaica Plain, M^ HENRY S. DAWSON, Manager WM. J. ZARTMANN, President GEO. I. PEARSON, SecV asd Treas. FAIRFIELD LANDSCAPE & NURSERIES CO. ENGINUIS, CONTRACTOIS AND NURSERYMEN TermiDal Building 4l8t Street and Park Ave. New York Nurseries, Cannon Station, Conn. General Landscape Construction, Road Building, Drainage Systems, Water Supply, Planting. In ordering goodt pleawe add "/ sau^ it in HORTICULTURE " July 6, 1912 HORTICULTUEE 15 of Secretary Kendel he was tendered a unanimous vote of thanks. Albert McCullough, delegate to the National Board of Trade, presented his report on the meeting held at Wash- ington, D. C, Jan. 16, 17, 18, 1912. Election of oiHcers resulted as fol- lows: Charles N. Page, Des Moines, la., president; Harry L. Holmes, Har- risburg. Pa., first vice-president; Ar- thur B. Clark, Milford, Conn., second vice-president; C. E. Kendel, Cleve- land, O., secretary-treasurer; J. H. Ford, assistant secretary; Albert Mc- Cullough, Arthur B. Clark, J. C. Rob- inson, membership committee; Leonard H, Vaughan, Kirby B. White, Chas. D. Boyles, C. N. Keeney, W. D. Ross, ex- ecutive committee. One of the always pleasant incidents of the annual conventions is the pre- sentation to the retiring president. The convention appreciated the fact that President Vaughan has proven an excellent administrative and presiding officer and that much of the success of the convention was due to his untiring efforts, and so as soon as the election was over the next proceeding was to present to the retiring president a handsome cathedral chime clock, the speech being made by Kirby B. White In characteristic, witty and eloquent words. An appreciative response was made by Mr. Vaughan. After the officers had been installed a rising vote of thanks to the Chicago seedsmen was carried by unanimous vote. Thus closed one of the most success- ful and perhaps the best attended of all the conventions in the history of the association, which was not marred by a single untoward incident, which not only reflected the greatest credit upon the Chicago seedsmen for its ef- ficient management and for the lavish entertainment extended by them. Dur- ing the past year the largest accession of new membership was received of any of the later years in the associa- tion's history. Exhibitors. The MacFarland Publicity Service, Harrisburg, Pa., showed a line of their specialties and were represented by Jefferson Thomas and O. P. Beckley. Mr. Thomas gave a talk on business matters before the convention during one of the discussions. RAFFIA Natural: Red Star and 3 other brands. Bale lots or less. Colored : 24 standard colors. Minimum orders 25 lb. Write for prices stating quantity McHUTCHISON & CO. Thm import House 17 Murray St., New York, N. Y. CHILDS' GLADIOLI are noted the world over foi SUPERIOR MERIT John LeMris Ctiilds FLOWERFIELD, L. 1., N. Y. The Brown Bag Filling Machine Company of Fitchburg, Mass., showed one of their machines in operation, and distributed handsome souvenirs to members. The Brown family was in charge and their headquarters were always crowded with visitors. The Albert Dickinson Company gave away a handsome pocket cardcase con- taining an accident insurance policy as a surprise. The Seed Trade Reporting Bureau of Chicago occupied a prominent place in the lobby outside the convention hall, and explained their system of crop reporting. The Walker Bin Company of Penn Yan, N. Y., had a number of people at the convention as shown on list of those attending and entertained at their headquarters, showing a fine line of their bins and fixtures. The Torsion Balance Co., New York, showed seed-testing apparatus. The Minneapolis Seed Co., a line of seeds. Annual Banquet. At 8 o'clock P. M., Wednesday, June 2G, in the Hotel Sherman, an elaborate banquet was laid at which some two hundred and fifteen guests were seated as at the afternoon luncheon. At the head table were seated Mr. and Mrs. Albert Dickinson, Mr. and Mrs. Leon- ard H. Vaughan, Mr. and Mrs. George S. Green, Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Stokes, Albert McCullough, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Vaughan, Charles N. Page, President- Elect W. H. Grenell, H. W. Wood, Mr. and Mrs. Watson S. Woodruff, J. C. Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Page and S. P. Leonard, all of the gentlemen named being Past Presidents except Messrs. Albert Dickinson and S. F. Leonard. Walter P. Stokes of Phila- delphia acted as toastmaster. The list of speakers included Henry C. Barlow of the Chicago Association of Commerce, Albert McCullough of Cincinnati, president of the Wholesale Grass Seed Dealers' Association; J. C. Vaughan of Chicago; Lester L. Morse of San Francisco; Charles D. Boyles, Chicago; H. W. Wood, Richmond, Va.; A. Bryan Clark, Milford, Conn.; Theo- dore Cobb, Detroit; L. L. May, St. Paul, Minn.; E. L. Page, Greene, N. Y. The exercises of the evening closed with a standing vote of appreciation for the magnificent hospitality of the Chicago hosts. The company there- upon rose and drank a toast to the Chicago seedsmen, and the toastmaster rang down the curtain on a most pleasurable and enjoyable function. Resolutions on Death of Jerome B Rice. Whereas. It h.is pleased Almighty God in His infinite wisdom to summon to his great reward our friend and colleague, Lieut. Jerome B. Rice, and Whereas, It is fitting that we, who for so many years have been associated with him and have enjoyed the inestimable boon of his friendsMp, do suitably ex- press our sorrow, be it therefore. Resolved, That in the death of Lieut. Jerome Bonaparte Rice the American Seed Trade Association has sustained the loss of a member second to none In enterprise, in abilit.r, in integrity and in honor. Resolved. That each individual member of the Association mourns the loss of a personal friend, whose loyalty was unques- tioned, whose friendship was constant, whose willingness to befriend was limited only liy the recipient's necessities. Resolved, That the fortitude and pa- tience displayed by this veteran of his- tory's most terrible conflict, tie American Civil War, permanently afflicted by a ma- HorseshoeBrafldLilyBulbs Prices for Celd Storare Balbs, t.v.k. New York. OIGANTKCM. 8/10 In. at 125.00 per caie sf 2S0 balb«. 10/11 Id. at 22.50 per ea«e of ISO bolba. 11/12111. at 22.00 per cau of 130 balbc 11/13 in. at 22.00 per eaic »t 110 balbc No other alzei for lale. Prices for fresh bulbs — fall dellTsrr, mt, OIOAI«TBCU. Case Per Per Par Size. Contents. Case. 1,000. It-flO*. 6/8 In. 400 $16.00 iSS.OO WOM 7/9 In. 300 16.00 50.0« 4S».0t 8/10 in. 250 22.50 90.00 8S0.W 9/10 Id. 200 22.00 110.00 lOOO.M FORMOSCU. 6/8 In. 400 $16.00 $40.00 t3M.« 7/9 In. 300 18.00 60.00 SSO.M 8/10 In. 250 20.00 80.00 TEO.W 9/10 In. 200 17.00 8S.0O 800.W 7/9 In. chiefly red-stems, at $21.00 psr «>■• of 300. MUI-TIFLORUM. 6/8 In. 400 $16.00 $40.00 *SfiO.« 7/9 In. 300 15.00 50.00 480.W 8/10 in. 250 20.00 80.00 TSO.W 9/10 In. 200 18.00 90.00 SSO.Ot STEPHENS HARBI8II. 5/7" 400 $12.00 cash, $15.00 per case on credit 6/7" 335 13.00 cash, 14.00 per case on credit 7/9" 200 15.00 cash, 16.00 per case on credit Prices on other sizes and varieties npoa application. All prices duty paid, f.o.k. New York. Japan bulbs for fall shlpmarU can also be delivered at same prices, f.o.b. Chicago. Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, Mempkla, or Pacific Ports. Send for the Book «( Bulbology. r ChMp M. WanI & Co. 71 Murray Street NEW YORK arri] WE IMPORT to order for the Trade only, PLANTS and BULBS from Ihirope aad Japaa. Spring or Fall Delivery. Addrcaa wlt& buslnesa card AUGUST ROLKER & SONS u;£2.«31lircl«StniL ■■ TNI LOECHNER & CO. JAPANESE LBJES ULY OF THE VALLEY PTS PALMS. AZALEAS, &c 11 Warren Str««t, New York, N. Y. Writt for qu»taii»ns Make^Your Old Lawn Mower a New One for $1.00 By The Rowe Method No more tinkering with flies and emery. Takes the place of sharpening. Four cat- ting edges. Use It on any side. Slips In between the old worn stationary knife and casting, In front of the screws, no boles In this blade. Can be applied by anyone In a few minutes. When once placed on mower does away with complicated adjustment. Upon receipt of $1.00, sent by m«ll to any address. Simple Instructions (how to ap- ply) sent with each blade. In ordering give name of your lawn mower and stata width of cut. THOMAS ROWE, Narberth, Pa. 16 HORTICULTUEE July 6, 1912 OFFICE 109 BROAD STREET NEW YORK Phone 242 Broad THEO. FICKE TRUCKMAN BRANCH 844 WASHINGTON ST. NEW YORK Phone 1508 Chelsea Established 1890 Special Attention Given to Import Freight Accounts in or out of Town Solicited lignant tvpe of rbeumatlsra contracted while at the front, is worthy of our emu- lation. . . . j„ Resolved, That this .\ssociatiou extends to the bereaved family its unanimous tes- timonial of sympathy in their grief and it mourns with them in their inexpressible sorrow; and be it further Resolved, That these resolutions oe spread upon the minutes of this conven- tion, be published in the several trade journals and that a copy suitably engross- ed, be presented to the family. - H. L. HOLMES, CHAS. N. PAGE, J. C. ROBINSON, Committee. Wholesale Grass Seed Dealers' Asso- ciation. Simultaneously with the convention of the American Seed Trade Associa- tion at the Hotel Sherman, Chicago, 111 , June 25-27, 1912. there was held a meeting of the Wholesale Grass Seed Dealers' Association, at which routine business was transacted and officers elected. The following new members were elected: W. A. Simpson & Com- pany, Baltimore. Md.; S. M. Isbell & Company, Jackson. Mich., and L. Teweles & Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Officers elected were: President, A. E. Reynolds, Crawfordsville, Ind.; vice-president, Charles D. Boyles, Chi- cago, 111.; secretary-treasurer, William G Scarlett, Baltimore, Md.; directors for term expiring 1915, D. I. Bushnell, St. Louis, Mo.; J. Charles McCullough, Cincinnati, O.; C. C. Massie, Minneap- olis, Minn. As many of the members of this as- sociation are also members of the American Seed Trade Association it was decided to hold the annual meet- ing in 1913 during the same week and at the same place with 3lst annual con- vention of the American Seed Trade Association; but in order to avoid con- fusion between the two meetings it was decided by the board of directors of the Wholesale Grass Seed Dealers' Association that they would hold their 1913 meeting one day in advance of the A. S. T. A. Measures were taken look- ing toward the establishment of a board of arbitration. This matter was referred to the board of directors, and is expected to be productive of excel- lent results. Notes. Private advices from Howard M. Earl report him at Nimes, June 18th. just starting in to review the French crops. W. J. Smart, late of Watkins & Simpson, London, Eng., is now with Arthur T. Boddington in the flower seed department. PEAS, BEANS, RADISH \ ^__.^ and all Garden S««d« / LEONARD wem far the Trmd* CO. tta-tao W. Knm> OKlOAiaO ONION SETS Writ* t*r Prie Growing ONION, LETTUCE, CARROT and RADISH San Jose, California HIGH GRADE SEASONABLE FLORISTS SEED. LATEST CROP. Price list free on request. Joseph Breck & Sons Corp. 4r-54 No. Market St., BOSTON, MASS. Place Your Order Now For AYRES' WINTER FLOWERING SWEET PEA SEhD For Fall Delivery S. BRYSON AYRES CO. "Renowned Sweet Pea Specialists" Independence, Mo. Sonnyslope Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA Btue LUt of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for profit. poInsettias ''■'-iirz-fi.r'''- CYCLAMEN SEED '"^.ittl'plr /oSf ^'- DAUCV CrCn home. grown, finest giant r Alio I OLLU, strain. $5 per oz. Send for Catalogue. S. S. SKIlDELSKY & CO. 12 IS Betz BIdg. Philadelphia. SCOTCH SOOT imported For slugs and other parasites 112 lb. Bag, $3.00 WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, 42 Vewsy St., New York \A/EE:BER & OC3IM' XX Retarded Berlin Cold Storage) LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS 250 $4.50 In Boxes 500 $8.50 1000 $16.00 \a/^ee:ber & ^oiM Heed MerchantR and Growers. 114 Cbambers Street, New York CHr- terest in the Green Floral Co., has been purchased by Seth Miller, for- merly with the Texas Seed & Floral Co. Pittsfield, Mass. — A new firm. Fran- cis & McClatchey, are about to begin a seed and implement business here. They will occupy the store and ware- house in Mill's block. North street, now occupied by W. D. B. Mead. Oklahoma Seed Growers Co. Contract Growers of Watermelon and Muskmelon Seeds for the Wholesale Trade only Enid - . - Oklahoma FLOWER SEEDS For Early Sowing Price List Jor the Asking The W. W. Barnard Co. 231-233 W. Madison St., CHICAGO Dallas, Texas. — E. H. R. Green's in- Peter Henderson's New York store which has lately been so gay with peonies is now showing Japanese iris, sweet William and canterbury bells. The latter have attracted more than passing interest, containing as they did, flowers of exceptional size and color. VEGETABLE PLANTS 1 CABBAGE. Wakefield, Succession, All Head, Early and Late Drumhead, Early Summer, Winnlgstadt, Sure- head, etc., at $1.00 per 1000; 10,000 and over 85 cts. per 1000. CASH WITH ORDER R. VINCENT, Ir. & SONS CO.. WHITE MARSH, MD. July 6, 1912 HORTICULTUEE 17 li/IICHELlS PANSY SEEDS Chestuut Hill, Pa., May 25, 1912. To prove quality to myself I bave been making tests of varlons sow- ings of Pansy seed bougbt from different firms in tbls country and In England. Am pleased to be able to say. "Your Giant E.Thibltlon Strain of Pansy Is by tar the best." They are simply magnificent In color and size and have a good long stem. They are far ahead of any other. Tlilnklng this might Interest yon, I am penning these lines. Yours very truly, STEPHEN AGER. MICHELUS GIANT EXHIBITION PANSY All the eloquence of our pen could not add a single word to the above unsolicited testimonial which would help to state more clearly the facts of this "distinctive" strain of pansies. 30c per Vz Trade Pkt.; Full Trade Pkt., 50c; 75c per ' s oz. ; per oz., $5.00 Also all other standard strains in mixtures and separate colors. Our Wholesale Catalogue mailed upon request. MEIMRY F". l\/ilOMEL.I- 518 MARKET ST., PHILA., PA. PAEONIES Our list for Autumn I 2— Spring 1913 is now ready, ccn" taining many choice varieties not listed elsewhere. Free on applicaticn R.&J.FARQUHAR&CO. I Boston, Mass. BRtOGEMAirS SEED WAREHOUSE RICKAROSBROS. Props. 37 East 19th St., • NEW YORK CIH i^ Vick Quality Seeds, Plants, Bulbs ASK FOR Wholesale Catalogue JAMES VICK'S SONS, Seedsmen R.OCHK6TER, N. Y. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus New crop seed expected In a week or so. Elephant's Ears, (Caladjum csculentum) Good bulbs, 7-9 Inches circum- ference.. $2.50 per 100. Cash with order. Only a few left. Longiflorums, Muitiflorums, Gigan- teums, and Lily of the Valley Pips in cold storage. Write For Prices I. M. TMoanyRw & co SS Barclay Stree* , -NEW YORK ..THE.. Best French Seeds PRINTING Improved Big Boston Lettuce, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Carrots, Beet, Cnrled BatarlaD Endive, Romalne, Leek, Kale (extra), Onion Radlah (Scarlet Globe), Spinach, Svlsi Chard, etc. Write for prices. Postal card! not natwtrtt. BEAULIEU, Woodhaven, N. V. TOMATO SEED BEST STOCKS. AIX YAMSXTIMa. The Haven Seed Co. Growfrs for Wholesale Trad* Oaly. SAMTA ANA, CAUFORNIA. Fraltmca, Hvrttentfiir- Ists and rnwitrxnisa should ge* their prlot- iBg doB* bj sperfallsts. Writ* for nrlcM ts THK RRX CO., HvHsbarc, Pa. In ordering goods please add "I saw it in HORTICULTURE." J. C. Robinson Seed Co. ■Waterloo. Neb. RocRy Foid. Colo. Contract growers of Cucumber, Can- taloupe, Watermelon, Squash and Pumpkin Seed; Sugar, Flint and Field Seed Corns. J. BOLGIANO & SON WHOLESALE FIELD AND GARDEN SEEDS Established 1818 IVritc- For Our Lozu Prices LIGHT, PRATT and ELLICOTT STS. BALTIMORE, MD. CHOICE SEEDS FOR PRESENT PLANTING Stocks, Asters, Chinese Primulas, &c. THOMAS J. GREY CO. 32 South Market Street, Boston, Mass. 18 HORTICULTUEE July 6, 1912 Florists'Tdcgrapli Delivery (Retailers' Section- J. A. VAtENTINE, Denver, President. W. J. PALMER, Buffalo, Vice-President. W. L. KOCK, Kansas City, Treasurer. OTHER DIRECTORS: S. j^ jC /^ UN Ernest WIenhoeber, Philip Breltmeyer, • A. n. Ok O. rl.j a. B. Cartledge, W. F. Cnde, Oeorse Asmiu, ProTlslon for guaranteed accounts. Fred H. Melnbardt. IRWIN BERTERMANN, Secretary, 241 Massachusetts Ave., Indianafiolis, Ind Mutual discounts, 20 per cent. Write for par ticulars to LIST OF Atlantic City, N. J., 1505 Pacific Ave Berke, Geo. H. Boston, Mass., 342 Boylston St Carbone, Philip L. Boston, Mass., 43 Bromfield St Penn, Henry Buffalo, N. Y., 304 Main St Palmer, W. J. & Son Chicago, 111., 2223 W. Madison St Schiller, The Florist Chicago, 111., 31st and Michigan Ave Smyth, W. J. Chicago, 111., 22 E. Elm St WIenhoeber Co., Ernst Cincinnati, Ohio, 138 E. 4th St Baer, Julius Cincinnati, Ohio, 150 E. 4th St Hardesty, T. W. & Co. Cleveland, Ohio, 5523 Euclid Ave Graham, A. & Son Colorado Springs, Colo Crump, Prank F. Council Bluffs, Iowa, 321 Broadway. . . .Wilcox, J. F. & Son Danville, 111 Smith, F. B. & Sons Denver, Colo., 1643 Broadway The Park Floral Co. Detroit, Mich., 153 Bates St Bemb Floral Co., The L. Detroit, Mich., Gratoit Ave. and Broadway Breitmeyer's Sons, John Galesburg, 111 Pillsbury, I. L. Hartford, Conn Coombs, John F. Indianapolis, Ind., 241 Massachusetts Ave Bertermann Bros. Co. Kalamazoo, Mich., 141 S. Burdick St. .Van Bochove & Bros. Kansas City, Mo., 913 Grand Ave Murray, Samuel Kansas City, Mo., 1116 Walnut St. . .Rock, W. L. Flower Co. Louisville, Ky., 550 S. 4th Ave Schulz, Jacob Louisville, Ky., Masonic Temple Baumer, August R. Mankato, Minn Windmiller Co., The MEMBERS. Mt. Vernon, N. Y., Columbia Ave Dummett, Arthur Newark, Ohio Duerr, Chas. A. New London, Conn "Reuters' " New York, N. Y., Madison Ave. and 44th St. .Dards, Chas. A. New York, N. Y., 1153 Broadway Small, J. H. & SonB New York, N. Y., 423-427 Fifth Ave Siebrecht & Son Northampton. Mass Field, H. W. Norwich, Conn "Reuters' " Oklahoma City, Okla Stiles Co., The Parkersburg, W. Va Dudley & Sons, J. W. Paterson, N. J Screery, Edward Philadelphia, Pa., 1514 Chestnut St Pennock Bros. Portland, Ore., 325 Morrison St Tonseth Floral Co. Poughkeepsle, N. Y The Saltford Flower Shop Rochester. N. Y., 25 Clinton Ave Keller & Sons Rockford, 111 Buckbee, H. W. Scranton. Pa Clark, G. R. Seattle, Wash., 1534 2nd Ave Hollywood Gardens Spokane, Wash., 817 Riverside Ave Hoyt Bros. Co. Springfield. Mass., 378 Main St Aitken, Mark St. Louis, Mo., 7th and Washington Ave. . .Grimm & Gorly St. Louis, Mc, 7041 Florissant Ave. . . .Meinhardt, Fred A. St. Paul, Minn., 24 W. 5th St Holm & Olson Terre Haute, Ind., 139 S. 7th St Heinl, John G. & Son Toledo, Ohio, 336 Superior St Freeman, Mrs. J. B. Washington, D. C, 1214 F St., N. W Gude Bros. Co. Washington, D. C, 14th and G Sts Small, J. H. & Sons Wichita, Kan., 145 N. Main St Mueller, Chas. P. JOHN BREITMEYER'S Got. Miami and Qratlot Aves. DBTROrr, AllCM. Arilsflc Designs . . . Nigh arade Cut Blooms W* e«T»t all Micliicaa points and goad •aetiaBa of OUo, Indiana and Caaadai WILLIAM J. SMYTH Cor. [Michigan Ave. and 3Ist St., CHICAGO, ILL. (Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Asso.) We ship to all points in Illinois and Iowa. Phones : Aldine 880. Alitine 881. Aldine 882. SAMUEL MURRAY Kansas City, Mo. 913 Grand Ave. Member of the Floriate' Telegraph Delireir U Wifs Bivw Prempt awl Canfi AtteiriiM The Park Floral Co. J. A. VALENTINE Pres. Mambcr Florlsti' TeleCT»ph DetlTwy DENVER, COLORADO WILLIAM L. ROCK FLOWER CO. ■anaas Citx. - • Mo. will parcfDUj vxacnt* ordvn tor Ki.oiu City lad aar t«wa la KUaoarl or Kaaaaa. Of Interest to Retail Florists NEW FLOWER STORES. Kansas City, Mo. — P. Larkins, 215 East Twelfth street. Salem, N. J. — Linfield Gardens, Beasley Neck road. Dallas, Texas. — Texas Seed & Floral Co.. Adolphiis Hotel. New Orleans, La. — Peter A. Chopin, St. Charles and Washington avenue. STEAMER DEPARTURES Allan. Parisian, Boston-Glasgow July 10 American. Philadelphia. N. Y.-S'hampt'n.July 13 New York, N. y.-S'haniptoii. ..July 20 Atlantic Transport. MInnewaska, N. Y. -London. . .July 13 Minneapolis, N. Y. -London July 23 Cunard. Franconia, Boston-Liverpool. July 9 LUBitanIa, N. Y.-LlTerpoil. . . .July 10 Cnrmanla, N. Y.-Liverpot 1 July 13 Campania, N. Y. -Liverpool July 17 Hamburg-American. Amerlka, N. Y. -Hamburg July 11 Pres. Lincoln, N. Y.-Hamb'g..July 18 Holland-America. Potsdam, N. Y. -Rotterdam. . .July 9 New Amst'd'm, N. Y.R't'dam. July 16 Leyland. Bohemian, Boston-Liverpool. .July 13 Devonian, Boston-Liverpool... July 20 North German Lloyd. Kronp'n Cecllle, N. Y'.-B'm'n.. July 9 G. Washington, N. Y'.-B'men. July 13 Kronp. Wllhelm, N. Y.-B'm'n. July IG Red Star. Lapland, N. Y.-Antwerp July 13 Kroonland, N. Y.-Antwerp. . .July 20 White Star. Ccdrlc, N. Y.-LIverpool July 11 S Canoplc, Boston-Medlter'n .July 13 v M Cymric, Boston-Liverpool July 16 BOSTON, MASS. "P.nn, Th0 Telearapb FlorUI" Memhcr of Florlatg" TeJearaph D*1It«I7 37-43 BROMFIELD STR.EKX OUDE BROS. CO FLORISTS 'Z14 F. ST.,N.W, WA5H1M&TON. O C WASEaKGTOR, D. C. GUDE'5 Mnib*r noHirta' Telegrapk l>ellTM7. W. J. Palmer & Son 304 Mmo Stract, Buffalo, N. Y. Mfffibers Fiofists' Tetegraph Assn. THE HOME OF FLOWERS" The largest cut flower store In America. Orderd for the TWIN CITIK8 and for all Northwestern points glTen prompt at- tention. HOLM & OLSON, IncoT,or«te«l ST. PAUL, fMHH. EmttMuhed 1874. FLORIST N. E. (W. 44 St. k MadiMo ATciae, N. T. Cttr (Member Fl«ristt' Tftlegrapb Delivery Asco.) FUnrert iluafMd on all Steaatcra. Speotal ConcMOB- 4mCs ia ill the luge cities of Rurmc mad ibe BrflAA Calottiea. Tnhninph anJCahfa ■rfihii. \>ms6»pkm LOUISVILLE, KY. JACOB SCHULZ, SMith F«MrUi Av«. F1*Hst«' V«t*«vm»k WiA^a^. July 6, 1912 HORTICULTURE 19 ALEX. MeCONNELL 571 FIFTH AVENUE NEW YORK CITY Telegraphic orders forwarded t» »»y part of the United States, Canada, and all principal cities of Europe. Ordem transferred or Intrusted by tka trad* t» our selection for delivery on iteamslilps or elsewhere receive special attcntloB. Cost of Cabliits, Fo> i\'n Dt'liz'crirs Telepime CaHs,487 afld 488 Mirray HH CUe Adareu. ALEXCONNELL DAVID CLARKE'S SONS Ddrrer orders from any pari of the cotintry to New York City Or (MJT-GOINQ STEAHERS Wrifte or telegraph 2139-2141 Broadway, New York TdephoDc 1553-1553 Columbus YOUNG ft NUeENT 42 West 28 St., NEW YORK "FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH" BROOKLYN NEW YORK 3 & 5 Green Ave T«l. 6800 Prospect 337-347 Green Av. Tel. 3908 Prospect THE ROSERY 76 MAIDEN LANE AI_B.AIMY, IM. Y. FLOWER DEUVERIES FOR ALBANY AND VICWITY ALBANY. N. Y. Rowers or Desigrn Work DCXIVERED IN ALBANY AND VICINirT ON TELEGRAPHIC ORDER 11 NORTH PEARL ST., AIBANY.ILY Estab. 1877 LEADING FLORIST Amsterdam, N. Y. Schenectady, N. Y. George M. Stumpp 161 Fifth tie, Coi. E SStll SI NEW YORK CITY Flower Deliveries In ROCHESTER,N.Y. M MAIN STREET, WEST. PROVIDENCE, R. I. ' Hill T. J. JOHNSTON & CO. Iti E«M fmx 171 WntMSMt Street, FrivHaci Of Interest to Retail Florists "FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH." Leading Retail Florists Listed by Towns for Ready Reference. Albany, N. Y.— H. G. Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St. Albany, N. Y.— The Kosary, 76 Maiden Lane. Amsterdam, N. T.— John C. Hatcher. Boston— Thos. F. Galvin, 124 Tremont St Boston— Edw. MacMuIkln, 194 Boylston St. Boston— Peun, the Florist, 37-43 Brom- fleld St. Boston— Julius A. ZInn, 1 Park St. Boston— Philip L. Carbone, 342 Boylston St. Brooklyn, N. Y.— Robert G. Wilson, Ful- ton St. and Greene Ave. Buffalo, N. ¥.— Palmer's, 304 Main St. Chicago— William J. Smyth, Michigan Ave. and 31st St. Chicago — A. Lange, 25 E. Madison St. Cleveland, 0.— J. M. Gasser Co., Euclid Ave. Denver, Col.— Park Floral Co., 1643 B'way. Detroit, Mich. — J. Breitmey.er's Sons, Miami and Gratiot Aves. Kansas City, Mo.— Samuel Murray, 912 Grand Ave. Kansas City, Mo.— Wm. L. Rock Flower Co., 1116 Walnut St. Indianapolis, Ind.— Florists' Telegraph Deliveries, 241 Massachusetts Ave. Louisville, Ky.— Jacob Schulz, 550 South Fourth Ave Newport, R. I. — Gibson Bros., 36 Wash- ington Sq. New York— George M. Stumpp, 761 Fifth Ave., cor. E. 5Sth St. New York— David Clarke's Sons, 2139- 2141 Broadway. New York— Alex. McConnell, 611 5th Ave. New York— Young & Nugent, 42 W. 28th. New York— Dards, N. E. cor. 44th St. and Madison Ave. Providence, R. I.— T. J. Johnston & Co., 171 Weybosset St. Rochester, N. Y.— Salter Bros., 38 Main St West. Rochester, N. Y.— J. B. Keller & Sons, 25 Clinton Ave., N. St. Paul— Holm & Olson, Inc. Toronto, Can.— J. H. Dunlop, 96 Yonge St. Washington, D. C— Gude Bros., 1214 F. St. Wellesley, Mass.— Tallby. Worcester, Mass.— H. F. A. Lange. NEWS NOTES. Des IVIoines, la. — The Rush Flower Co. is now located at 609 Locust street. Donora, Pa. — The Donora Cash Flower Store will be discontinued, owing to the illness of the proprietor, E. A. Lutes. Cincinnati — The Hill-Heller combin- nation of Richmond and New Castle, Ind., will, according to an item in a local morning paper open up in this city on August first on Race street above Fifth. If C. E. Critchell does not get many new members for the S. A. F. from this city it will not be his fault for as soon as someone mentions the con- vention or Chicago, Mr. Critchell promptly buttonholes him and gets his promise to join the national society. Geo. Klotter of Pine Hill has been cutting very fine outdoor peas. Callers — Mr. and Mrs. George Gause, Richmond, Ind. Chicago. A. LANGE, 25 £. MADISON ST. NEW ENGLAND FLOWER DELIVERIES Send flower orders for de|B»ry in BoatOD and all New Englaad points to THOS. F. GALVIN 124 Tremont St.. Boston TRANSFER Your orders for flower or plant deliv- ery m Ela&tera New England to JULIUS A. ZINN 1 Park St., Boston BOSTON'S BEST In Quality and Deslsn Caji be relied upon when you transfer 7MB retail orders to EDWARD MACMULKIN 194 BoyUteo Street. Bostea CARBONE Member FlorUts' Telegraph Detlvary 342 Boylston St., Boston Vases, Garden Furniture, Art Good! and New De«lgn» In Tuscany Basketi for Flerlsti' Use, In Wholesale Department. H. F. A. Lange MTORCESTER. MASS. D«UT«ni t« all Point* la New BacUal. UikWO sriar* fMt af 1 FOR NEWPORT Narrafanaett Pier and All Other Rhode Island Points Transfer't Your Orders to GIBSON BROTHERS 36 WHSHINGTON SSUARE, ■ • ■ NEWFIRT. R. I. Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue, N. Kocbester Phone 506. Long Dist. Bell Phone 1189 Members Florists Telegraph Delivery THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, CLEYELANID) Euclid Avenue The Far-Famed Flowers of TORONTO P«llT«>»d an ai*! ar talMMfk ■ay aeaaaiaa, la aar part «r tk» I JOHN H. DUNLOP •• Yenca St., • - Teranto, On^ WELLESLEY COLLEBE Dana Hall, Walnut Hill and Rockrtdge Hall schooia. TAILBY, Wellesley, Mass. Tel. Wellealej 44-1 and 2. Xlcht 44-S. 20 HORTICUIiTURE July 6, 1912 FIELD GROWN CARNATION PLANTS We have tliem in all stages. Some ready for delivery July 15tli, others will be in good condition in August and September. You can place your order now, and we will ship tbein when you are ready for them. Complete list and quotations on request. The Leo NSessen Co, 'WHOLE.SALE FLOR.I.STS N. W. Corner 12th and Race Sts., PHILADELPHIA aiiiiiiiiiimnmiiiiiniitiiiiiiinmiiminnnininmnniimnnai^ I To Cut Flower Growers anti | i Retail Florists 1 I IF YOU want to Hnd a market for your 5 product 5 want a regular or special supply S of the product of the best s growers S Consult the Advertisements on these Wholesale Flower Pages = The Advertisers Represented Here are the Leading 3 S Concerns In the Wholesale Flower Trade | aHiuuuiiuiiuiiiiiiiiiuiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiuuiuiiiiiuii THE OEST LETTERS Boston Florist Letter Go 66 PEARL 8T^ BOBTOM N. F. McCarthy, Mgr. Order direct or bay from joar local ■opyly dernier. InsUt en haTlnc the BOSTON liiBcrlptloBi, Bmblenu, etc. AIwriJ* In Stock. ji ^ \ f CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. A \ / k PETER REINBERG WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS 37 Randolph 3t , Ohicago, III. HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO. 15 Province St., 9 Chapman PI., BOSTON, MASS. Everything in Flowers Complete Stock of Florists' Greens, Three Floors of Florists* Supplies. GEORGES. HART WHOLESALE FLORIST 24 Stone St., Rochester, N.Y. M^MJcGullougti'sSoflsGo. WIHHfSAU COimiSSiON FLORISTS CONBIONMBWTa 80L1C1TKP Special attention to shipping orders. Job- bers of Florists' Supplies, Seeds and BulBs. Price list on application. Phone Main 684. 316 Walnut St., Cincinnati. POEHLMANN BROS. CO. I Cut Flowers All the Year Round 33-35-37 RANDOLPH STREET, CHICAGO Greenhouses, Morton Grove, III. WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS— ^«^ """'^^^Sfei^s o«uv ROSES BOSTON July 3 CHICAdO July 2 ST. LOUIS June 2$ Am. Beauty, Fancy and Special.... " '* Extra No. I '* '* Lower grades Richmond, Fancy and Special " Lower Grades Killarney, Maryland, Fan. & SpL.. " " Low. Grades- Bride, 'Maid Taft, Hillingdon, Ward Kaiserin, Carnot PHILA. July 2 CARNATIONS, First Quality . Ordinary MISCELLANEOUS Cattleyas Lilies, Longlifiorum Lily of the Valley Peonies Gladioli Snapdragon Mignonette Daisies Sweet Peas Gardenias Adiantum Smilax Asparagus, Plumosus, Strings (loo) '* " & Spren. (loobchs.) 30.00 lO.OO 6.00 to I. 00 to 5.00 I 1. 00 tr, 4.00 to •73 to 1. 00 ijoo to 4.00 to •75 t® .50 - 35.00 10 3.00 iC 2 .00 t ' to 2. CO to a. 00 w> 1. 00 to .50 to .25 10 6.00 to I. 00 to 13. 00 ! 35.00 to 25.00 15.00 8.00 4.00 8.00 3.00 8.00 1. 00 5-00 ».oo 8.00 1. 00 ■75 40.00 4.00 3-00 3-00 4.00 2.00 1.50 T.OO 10.00 1.50 15.00 50.00 50.00 2oxie 15JX} 10.00 4.00 S-oo 2.00 4. CM 2. 00 2,^X> 4.00 4.00 X.50 to to to to to to to to to 25.00 90.00 15.00 e.oo 8.00 5-O0 6.00 4 00 5.00 6.00 6.00 3.00 X.O0 40.00 10.00 4.00 6. CO 8.eo 6.00 1.50 1. 00 •75 20.00 75.00 5«.oo 25.00 to 10. o* to 6.00 to 3.00 to 6.00 to 2.00 to 5. or to 2.00 to 4.0c to 5.00 to 5.00 to i.oo to .50 to 40.00 6 00 5.00 to 3.00 ■«S .25 1.00 13.O0 3S.00 15.00 30. w 30. oo 8.00 4.0c 8. 00 4 a- 5OD S.eo 8.00 2.00 •75 50.00 6.00 8.00 5.00 4.00 •50 .40 I. as 15.00 S»-oo 35 'OO 15^00 iD.eo 6.oe 3.00 4.0D 3.00 5-*o a. Co 30.«O 8.ee 6.00 3.00 6.00 3-00 6.00 6.M S.oo 3.00 10 3.00 1.50 to 3.00 to 5«j to 4.00 to 6.00 to 4.00 so to » .75 to 35.00 te 1.5* to 15^00 to 50X0 to 5* .00 J.A.BUOLONG 82-84-86 E. Randolph St., Chicago OUR STOCK IS A-l AND IT IS QUALITY NOT PRICES THAT TALKS CHIOAGO CARNATION COMPANY A. T. PYFER, Manager 30 East Randolph Street, - - CHICAGO, ILL. Chicago Flower Growers' Association ■Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers and Plants- 176 N. MICHIGAN AVE., BETWEEN RANDOLPH AND LAKE STREETS, CHICAGO July 6, 1912 HORTICULTUKE 21 RHODE ISLAND REDS Our grower is cutting freely of these Beauties — splendid, large, well colored buds, far superior to ^^^^ ordinary stock, all lengths, $1.00 to $3.00 per dozen. 90ai^\'^ DOUBLE WHITE KILLARNEY: the finest summer rose on the market, $4.00 to $8.00 per 100. HEABQUARTERS FOR GREENS Galax (green and bronze), .$1.50 per 1000; .$7..')0 per 10.000. Leneothoe (Sprays (bronze and green), $1.00 per 100: $0.00 per 1000. Green Sheet Moss, $3.50 per bag. Sphagnum Moss, ten l)bl. bales, bnrbipped. per bale. $4.00; five-l>ale lots, $3.7.5 per l)ale; ten-ljale lots, S.'i.SO per bale; twenty- five bale lots, $3.25 per bale. RIBBONS AND SUPPLIES: Many new patterns in exclusive Ribbons. Write us for prices on these and on Supplies During July and Amguit w will close at 5 P. M. S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co. THE ^"?£SI1s'tsof PHILADELPHIA PHILADELPHIA NEW YORK 1 608-1 620 Ludlow St. 117 W. 28tH St. WASHINGTON I212New York Ave. Flower Market Reports WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS.-^«*^= •""^fri«ii«* only The inevitable midsura- BOSTON mer dullness struck this market on regulation time July 1, and since then there has been very little doing. Roses of high grade are getting scarce and will be more so. Sweet peas are over-plenti- ful from out-door sources. Lilies are too numerous and there are enough cattleyas to fill all demands as the reg- ular sunjmer shipping trade has not yet started in. (I^arnations are not much called for. They sell very low although asters have not yet begun to come- to this market. Peonies are fin- ished up. The days of the sweet BUFFALO graduate have past and the ending of June re- corded a great number of weddings. During the month past there was no extreme shortage of the bridal flowers. The early part of the past week was a busy one for all but on Friday and Saturday business was not up to ex- pectations. There were heavy receipts of peonies early in the week which caused carnations and other flowers to drop back a notch. Out-door sweet peas have come on so heavy that 10c. a bunch is the retail price advertised in the shop windows, together with carnations at a sacrifice price. There is a good supply of roses of all kinds including Beauties which are good and prices are reasonable. Gardenias are plentiful and no call; lily of the valley fine and has sold well; lilies also good and demand increased. Floral work was heavy in certain sections of the city caused by the fatal disaster which happened at a nearby summer resort in which some thirty-five lives were lost. The principal talk now is where Is the picnic and where are you to spend your vacation. ROSES CINCINNATI June 4 DBTROIT June II BUFFALO July 2 PITTSBURQ June 25 Am. Beauty, Fancy and Special.. " " Extra No. I •* '• Lower grades Richmond, Fancy and Special *' Lower Grades Killarney, Maryland, Fan. & Spl *' *' Low. Grades. Bride, 'Maid Taft, Hillingdon, Ward Kaiserin, Carnot CARNATIONS. First (Juality . " Ordinary . MISCELLANEOUS Cattleyas Lilies, I^ngiflorum Lily of the Valley Peonies Gladioli Snapdragon Mignonette Daisies Sweet Peas Gardenias Adiantum Smilajc .\sparagus Plumosus, Strings (loo) " " & Sprcn. (100 bchs.) 25.00 13.00 ia.50 2U30 6.00 3.00 6.00 2 00 2.00 35 oo 20.00 15.00 S.oo 8.00 4.00 S.-ao 4.00 6.00 125. 30. I5.C 5 ' 6.C 4 < 6.C 4-c 4.0 4.C 4-c 1. 00 Co »«5 19.50 to 1500 35 -oo IP 50.00 25.00 to 35 -on .00 2.00 1. 00 40.00 13.50 l.oo 30.00 35.00 20.00 12.00 8.0a 6.00 8.00 6.00 8. CO 8.00 8.00 3.00 2.00 50.00 15.00 4.00 3.00 to 8.00 3.00 .50 •50 1.00 13.50 4.00 •75 ■75 25.00 1.50 15.00 30 00 30.00 15.00 10.00 6.00 2.00 6.Q0 3.00 5.00 3.00 2.00 3.fo 3.00 6.00 3.00 2.00 3.00 3.00 ■So 6.00 ■75 40.00 35.00 20.00 15.00 10.00 4.00 8.00 4.00 6.00 3.00 5.00 4.00 8.00 2.00 1.50 50. CO 10.00 4-00 4.00 5.00 4.00 1.00 .50 10.00 1.50 >S.oe 50.00 35.00 20.00 15.00 8.00 3. 00 6.00 3.00 6.00 2.00 4.00 4.00 to to 25.00 18.00 I3.O0 to 3.00 to I .50 40.00 li^ 50.00 to 8.00 2.00 «o Ajex 4.00 to to to .50 to 1.00 1.00 30.00 to 1.35 X5.00 25.00 50.00 The month of June kept CHICAGO up its record for good sales till the last, clos- ing with genuine summer weather which did not in the least Interfere with trade. The first day of July found local sales very slow though the shipping trade held good and there was plenty of scurrying round after first-class stock. There is no scarcity along any line but there is only a limited supply of really good carna- tions, roses or peonies. Some fine car- nations are to be had for the season but each week the supply is less and there are more good white ones this week than colored. Of peonies the poor ones far outnumber the good also but there are enough first-class ones to go around. The really good peo- nies sell for fifty cents per dozen while the others sell all the way down to five cents per dozen. Asparagus sprays are more abundant than can be used while smilax continues scarce. June proved to be a CINCINNATI very good month in a business way. The commencement demand locally fell off somewhat but this loss was more than offset by the heavy shipping. The call for flowers and accessories for the blushing June brides held its own. This was especially true at the close of the month. The opening of the strictly summer months shows a fair supply of roses of all kinds, including Beauties. All have been selling nicely, especially the last named. More car- nations arrive than can be readily utilized. The lily market seems to be in better shape than at the last writ- ing. Gladioli and asters sell well. Lily of the valley has been cleaning up. Shasta daisies, however, are not among the good sellers. They are not as popular this year as they were other years at this time. Ferns are enjoying a good call. 22 HOKTICULTUEE July 6, 1912 M. C. FORD FORD BROTHERS 131 Test 28tb S4rc< NET YORK niE ns. m mum A Fan Liae oi AU CUT FLOWEKS. !•■•, SS7* or S871 H. E. FROMENT Wholesale Commission Florist, Choice Cut Flowers, »f West 28th St. :: NEW YORK Tel«phon»» ; 2200, 2201. Madison Square. Alfred H. Langjahr All choice cnt-flowerg In season. Send for qnotatlons. Correspondence with ship- pers of flrst-clsss stock Invited, 130 Wast 28tb Stre«t, N*w Y*rk Telephones 4626-4621 Madison Sqoare Edward C. Horan Wholesale Florist SS WEST 28th ST. New York 9a, J^ MatfiMB Sqiuf« O. Y. MalHa, Pre». Robsrt G. WiWmk. Trew. < ' Greater New York Florists' Assoclatfon, Inc. Open for Cot Flower Coosignmests 1S2-LivingstM Street BROOKLYN, N. Y. — J?"^ W. Crawbuck Telepfaone Coimectton P'fei Manager 3642-43 Mam Moore, Henfz & Nash WhBlesale'Coimnissien Florists SB and S7 West 26th StraetT* New York Telephone No. 756 Mediaon Square — WM. P. FORD— Wholesale Florist 45 f . 21 Stmt, NEW YflRX Call and Inspect the Best Establishment in the Wholesale Flower District ROBERTA. DYSARt PuMic Accountant and Auditor simple methods of correct acconnttac Mpeclallj adapted for florista' im Books Balanced and Adjusted Mercbanta Bank Bnlldinc 28 STATE ST - . - BOSTON Telephone, Mala (8. tijniiiwjrciPANY Fresh Cut Evergreens, Mosses. Bathern Smilax, Qalax and Leucothoe. Preserved and Presh Cut Cycas and Palmetto. T.i,jj|J3ajMsd.8,. (1 3 w. 28 St.. Mew York. REED g». W & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. bay State Nurseries, NoHhAblngton, Mase. Hardy, Northern Grown Stock. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisere. W B Whlttler & Co., South Framlngfcim. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. P Hamilton Goodsell, New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Fairfield Landscape & Nursery Co., New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Manual of the Trees of North Amerlcm, by C S Sargent, mailed to your adaress for $6.00 by Horticulture Publlshlnj Co., U Hamilton Place, Boston. .,-,-.. -TRUis^ shrubs; eose-s, ^^BJYBB- GREBNS, PEONIES, HARDY PLANTS. EUwanger & Barry, Rocheeter, N. Y. ONION SETS Leonard Seed Co., Chicago, lU. For page see List of Advertisers. ORCHID FLOWERS Ja». McManus, New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. ORCHID PI.ANTS Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J. Calanthe Vettcbll. For page see List of Advertiser*. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Hybrid Orchids. For page sec List of Advertisers. ORCHID PLANTS — Continued Sander, St. Albans, England. Importer, Exporter, Growers, Hybnoisw. For page see List of Advertlsejs^^^ John De Buck, New York, N. Y. For page s^e List of Advertisers. Orchid Plants, fresh Importations, best commercial varieties, reasonable price. John De Buck, care of Maltus & Ware, 1* Stone St.. New York City. ORCHID GROWERS' MANUAL. By B. S. Williams, 300 illustrations, 800 pages; descriptions of upwards of ZOW species and varieties of orchidaceous plantf. etc. The most complete work on Orcnlds and Orchid Culture ever published. Price ^10 00 Orders filled by HORTICULTURE, 11 Hamilton Place, Boston. PALMS, ETC. A. Leuthy & Co., Perkins St Nurseries. Roslindale, Mass. For page see Li.st of Advertisers. Robert Craig Co., rhliadelphla. Pa. For pane see List of Advertlsei-s. John Scott, Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Julius Rnehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Heacock, Wyncote, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Loechner & Co., New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers^ PAPER POTS Paper Pots: 5000 3 In., $5; 2% In., t*: 2 in.; $3. Shipped flat, low freight rates Crosby & Son, Catonsvllle, Baltimore. Ma PATENTS Slggers & SIsgers, Washington D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. PECKT CYPRESS BENCHBfl Foley Mfg. Co., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. A, T Steams Lumber Go., Boston, Mass For page see List of Advertisers. PEONIES. Peonies. The world's Rreatest collection, 1200 sorts. Send for list. C. Betscher Canal Dover, O. ■ Peonies— The best Frencn collections. Catalogues free. Dessert, Peony Specialist, Chenonceaux, France. PLANT AND BULB IMPORTS. August Rolker & Sons, New York, N. T For page see List of Advertisers. PLANT TRELLISES AND STAKES NON-METALLIC PLANT TRELLISES AND STICKS. We manufacture the most artistic and substantial Trellises on the market Our pinnt Sticks are best for all occasions, befng very str'^ng. Write for illustrated circular. Established In 1860. P A. ANGIBR & CO., Westboro, Mass. Seele'B Tieless Plant Stakes and Trsl- Uses. H. D. Seele & Sons. Elkhart. IB«. PLANT TUBS H A Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. "Riverton Special." For page see List of Advertisers. PIPE AND FITTINGS Foley Mfg. Co.. Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Kroeschell Bros. Co.. 466 Hrle St., Chlcags. For page see Ust of Advertisers^ PIONSETTIAS A Henderson & Co., Chicago, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. POT HANGERS Pot hangers, Kramer's $1 doz. by sxp., $1.2S by mall. I. N. Kramer & Sons. Csdar Rapids, Iowa. _^^__^^ POULTRY AND FARM BETIEW The Rex Company, Harrlsburg, Pa. I For page see List of Advertisers. PRINTING The Kex Company, Harrlsburc, Pa, For page see List of Advertlaers. RAFFIA. UcHutchlson & Co., New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. REFRIGERATORS FOR FLORISTS McCray Refrigerator Co., Kendalvllle, IB«. For page see Ust of Advertisers. ^^ RHODODENDRONS P Ouwerkerk, Hoboken, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutherford, N. 3. For page see List of Advertisers. RIBBONS AND CHIFFONS M Rice & Co.. 1220 Race St., PhlU.. Ps- ■ For page see List of Advertisers. 8 S Pennock-Meehan Co.. Philadelphia, Ps. ■ For page bee List of Advertisers. ROSES P ouwerkerk, P. O. No. 1, Hoboken, M. ». ■ y^„^pagp_M^e Ust of Advertisers. Robert Craig Co., PhUadelphl^ Pa. For page see List of Advertlaers. W & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. American Grown Roses. For page see Ust of Advertisers. B«v State Nurseries, NorlE Ablngton, Has*. For page see List of Advertisers. Eastern Nurseries, Jamaica Plali>f,*i"»; New Roses Originated b^ Jfc*«°» J?*^""' For page seeJ-Jst^olj^jggLt'^ers. S S Pennock-Meehan Co., Phlla., Pa. For page see Ust of Advertisers. Chas. H. Totty, Madison N. J. New Rose Sunburst. For page see List of Advertisers. Bassett & Washburn, Hinsdale, m. Perle Roses. For page see List of Advertisers. A. N Plerson, Cromwell, Conn. Bedding Roses. For page see Ll8t^f_J^dI?Z?]!?!!! ^^Sd^foTEoS^lete trade list The Conard & Jones Company, West Grove, Penna. RUBBER STAMPS, STENCILS The Rex Company, Harrisburg, Pa. For page see Ust of Advertisers. RUSTIC ARBORS Rustic Manufacturing Co., New York, M. T. Summer Houses, Fufnlture. etc For page see Ust of Advertisers. RUSTIC HANGING BASKETS Wm. Elliott & Sons, New York. N. Y. SEED GROWERS Braslan Seed Growers Co., San Jose, Cil. For page see List of Advertisers. J (? Robinson Seed Co., Waterloo, Nsb. Contract Seed Growers. For page see Ust of Advertisers. Loechner & Co., New York, N. Y. Copenhagen Market Cabbage. For page see List of Advertisers. Oklahoma Seed Growers, Co., Enid, una. For page see Ust of Advertisers. SEEDS T J Grer Co.. 32 So. Market St.. Bost»B. ■ For page seejjs^of Advertisers. Joseph Breck^S^ona; „ 61 and 52 N. Market St.. Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers Rlckards feros., 37 E. 19th St., New fS^rS For page see Ust of Advertisers. Henry F. Mlchell Co., PHladelphla, P*. Pausy Seed. For page see Ust of Advertisers. — W Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia. For page see Ust of Advertisers. rottler, Flske, Rawson Co., Boston, sUss. For page see List of Advertlflers^__^ R & J. Farquhar * Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. J il thorburn * Co., 33 Barclay^.rNTY. For pagi see List of Advertisers. For List of Advortisers See Page 28 July 6, 1912 HOETICULTUEE 27 8KED8 — Cootlnned rieonard Seed Co., Chicago, 111. Peaa, Beans, Radlgb and all Garden Seeds. For page gee List of AdTcrtbera. B. S. Bkrdelsky & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Poinsettlas, Cyclamen and Pansy Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. Arthur T. Boddlngton, New York. For page gee List of Advert laere. BeauUeu, Woodhaven. N. t. Vegetable Seeds. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Bolglano &. Son, Baltimore, Ifd. For page see List of Advertisers. Ths Etaven Seed Co., Santa Ana, Calif. Tomato Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. The W. W. Barnard Co., Chicago, 111. For Early Sowing. Ft sage see List of Advertisers. James Vlck's Sons, Rochester, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. H. Bryson Ayres Co., Independence, Mo. Sweet Peas. For page see List of Advertlseca. Felix & Dykhuls, Boskoop, Holland. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus seeds now ready, per 1000, $2.25; lots np to 5000, $2.00 oer 1000. Peter Mack, Box 172, Orlando, Fla. SPHAGNUM MOSS Live Sphagnum moss, orchid peat sad orchid baskets always on hand. Lager ft Hnrrell, Summit, N. J. STOVE PI-ANTS Orchids — Lartiest stock In the country. Btove plants and Crotons, finest collection. Jnllns Roehrs Co.. Rutherford, N. J. STR.4WBERBT PLANTS P. H. Goodsell. New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. vegetable; PLANTS, ETC. CELERY AND CABBAGE PLANTS— 300,000 Goiden Self-Blanching White Flume and Pascal plants, 4 and 5 in. high. 100.000 cabbage, ready for field, leading varieties. Let me know your wants and I will quote you siiecial low prices. W. C. Lester, wholesale grower, Plainville, Conn. VENTILATING APPARATUS Foley Mfg. Co.. Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. The Advance Co.. Richmond, Ind. improved Ventilator Arm. For page see List of Advertisers. Quaker City Machine Works, RIchraondiTiid. For page see List of Advertisers. Daniel Iliffe, Boston, Mass. Greenhouse Heating an.d Ventilating. For page see List of Advertisers. VINCAS F. R. Plerson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudaon, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Vlnca var., 4 In., extra, $14.00 per 100; 4 In., medium, $10.00 per 100; Z'A In., $5.00 per 100. Wm. Capstlck, Aubnrndale, Mass. Vlnca varlegata, strong clumps, 4 Inch, $6.00 per 100; 2 Inch, In pots, $2.00 per 100. Asparagus Sprengeri, 21^ Inch, In pots, $2.50 per 100. Ruiton Floral & Nnrserr Co., Ruiton, Md. WIRED TOOTHPICKS W. J. Cowee, Bsrlin, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. WIREWOBK Reed * Keller, 122 W. 25tli St, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. Wlrework. Write for our catalegn*. Holton * Hnnkcl Co., Mllwankes, Wis. William B. Hellscher's Wire Works, 38-40 Broadway. Detroit, Mich. WROUGHT IRON PIPE. Albert & Davidson, Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. WHOLESALE FLORISTS BoStOD N. F. McCarthy & Co., 112 Arch St. and 31 Otis St. For page see List of Advertisers. Welch Bros. Co., 226 Devonshire St. For page see List of Advertisers. B. U. Robinson & Co., 15 Province St. and 0 Chapman PL For page see List of Advertisers. Buffalo, N. T. William F. Kasting Co., 383-87 HlUcott 8L For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Peter Relnberg, 51 WaSasfi Ave. For page see List of Advertisers. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. J. A. Budlong, 37-30 Randolph St. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Flower Growers' Association, 176 N. Michigan Ave. For page see List of Advertisers. The Geo. WIttboid Co., Chicago, 111. Florists and Nurserymen. For page see List of Advertisers. Cincinnati, Ohio The J. M. McCuUough's Sons Co., 816 Walnut St. For page see List of Advertisers. Detroit Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 38 and 40 Broadway. For page see List of Advertisers. New York M. C. Ford, 121 W. 28th St., New York For page see List of Advertisers. H. B. Froment, 57 VV. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. B. C. Horan, 55 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. H. Langjahr, 130 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. James McManua, 56 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. W. F. Sheridan, 133 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. H. Kuebler, 28 Willoughby St.. Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Moore. Hentz & Nash, 55 and 5T W. 28th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Greater New York Florists' Associatioa. 162 Livingston St., Brooklyn, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. J. K. Allen, New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Charles Miilang, 55 and .57 West 26th St For page see List of Advertisers. P. J. Smith. 49 West 28th St., N. T. I'or page see List of Advertisers. W. P. Ford. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Traendly 1- Schenck, New York, S. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Badgley, Rledel & Meyer, Inc., New York For page see List of Advertisers. Henry M. Robinson tc Co., 46 West 2Stk St.. New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. F. R. Plerson Co., Tarrytown-oB-Hs4soB. For page see List of Advertisers. FlitlBdelphls Leo. Nlessen Co., 120B Arch St., Phila., P«. For page see List of Advertisers. The S. S(. Pennock-Meehan Co., 1608-lJ Lndlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. George B. Hart, 24 Stose St. For page see List of Advertisers. Montreal Montreal Floral Co., Ltd., Montreal, P. Q. For page see List of Advertisers. New Offers In This Issue ARAUCARIAS, PALMS, RUBBERS, FERN BALLS. Godfrey Aschmann. PhlLidelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. GIANT PANSIES. Arthur T. Boddlngton, New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. NICOTICIDE BUG KILLER. P. R. PaletLorpe, Inc.. Clarksville, Tenn. For page see List of Advertisers. ORANGE TREES. J. H. Troy, New Rochelle, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. PAEONIES. E. & J. Farquhar & Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. SCOTCH SOOT. Wm. Elliott & Sons, New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. SWEET PEA CONVENTION HEAD- QUARTERS. Copley Square Hotel, Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. A NEW VOLUME Vol. 1 6 of HORTICULTURE begins with this issue and now is the time to subscribe. If you are not already on our subscription list, send $1.00 for the coming year, or 50 cents to January i, 19 13. We do not need to dilate on HORTICULTURE'S worth. It's contents are sufficient evi- dence. The recognition it is con.stantly receiving in new subscribers shows the strong hold it has gained in the es- teem and good will of the hor- ticultural profession. Send in Your Name writing to Advar&n^ kimily mention Korticulturo 28 HORTICULTUEE July 6, 1912 I^ist of Adirertiaers Page Advance Co 31 Albert & David- son 30 Aphine Mfg. Co.. 4 Ascbmann, G 3 A y r e s, Co., S. Bryson 16 Badgley, Reidel & Meyer 22 Barnard, W. W. Co. 16 Barrows & Son. . . 3 Bassett & Wasti- buru 3 Bayersdorfer, H. & Co 23 Bay State Nur- series 14 Beaulieu 17 Bertermaun, I r - win 18 Bobbiuli & At- kins 14 Boddiugton, A. T.13 Bolgiauo, J. & Son 17 Boston B" 1 c r i s t Letter Co 20 Braslan Seed Growers' Co. . . 16 Brecl;. J. & Son. 16 Bridgemau's Seed Warehouse ... .17 Breitmeyer's, J. Sons IS Budloug, J. A 20 Burpee, \V. A. & Co 16 Carbouc 19 Chicago Carna- tion Co 20 Chicago Flower Growers' Asso. .20 C h i 1 d s, John Lewis 15 Clarke's D. Sons. 19 Copley Sq. Hotel 13 Cowee, \V. J 22 Craig, Robt. Co.. 2 CrawbucU, George W 22 Dards IS Dawson, H. S 14 De Buck, John... 2 Dodd, Chas. H...31 Dorner & Sons Co 3 Dreer, H. A.. .29-30 Dunlop, John H. .19 Dysart, K. J 22 Eastern Chemical Co 4 E'sfn Nurseries. .14 Edwards Folding Box Co 20 Elliott's, W. Sons.l6 Ernest, W. H 29 Esler, J. G 31 Eyres 19 Fairfield Land- scape & Nur- sery Co 14 Farquhar, K. & J. Co 17 Ficke, Theo 16 Florists' Tel. De- livery 18 Foley, Mfg. Co... 31 Ford, M. C 22 Ford, W. P 22 Fottler, F i s k e. Hawson Co 17 Framingbam Nur- series 14 Froment. H. E. ..22 Galviu, Thos. F. .19 Gasser, J. M. Co. 19 Gibson Bros 19 Goodsell, P. H...14 Greater N. Y. Florists' Asso.. 22 Grey, T. J. Co... 17 Gude Bros. Co... 18 Hail Association. 31 Hart, George B. .20 Hartford & Mc- Donough 22 Hatcher 19 Haven Seed Co. ..17 Heacock, Jos 2 Henderson, A. . . . 2 Hilflnger Bros.. ..29 Holm & Olson. ..18 Horan, E. C 22 Hews, A. H. & Co 29 Holland Nurser- ies 14 Hunt, E. H 4-31 Illffe, D 30 Page Irwin, R. J 3 Interstate Tobac- co Co 4 Jacobs & Sons, S.30 Johnston, T. J. & Co 19 Hasting, W.F. Co.23 Keller, J. B. Sous.l9 Kervan Co 22 King Cons. Co. ..30 Kroeschell Bros.. 31 Knebler, W. H...23 Lager & Hurrell. 2 Lange, A 19 Lauge, H. F. A. .19 Laugjahr, A. H..'22 Lemon Oil Co. . . . 4 Leonard Seed Co. 16 Leuthy, A. & Co.. 3 Loechner & Co... 15 LuttOD, W. H 32 MacMulkin, E. ...19 Maynard, W. B..14 McCarthy, N. F. Co -23 McConnell, Alex.. 19 McCray Refriger- ator Co 23 MeCulIough's, J. M. Sous Co 20 McHutcb i s o n & Co 15 McKenzie, John.. 3 McMauus, Jas 22 Michell, H. F. Co.l7 Michigan Cut Flower Ex 23 Metropolitan Ma- terial Co 31 Millang, Chas 22 Miller, E. S 14 Montreal Floral Co 22 Moore, Hentz & Nash 22 Murray, Samuel.. IS Niessen, Leo Co. .2u Oechsliu. Frank. -23 Oklahoma Seed Growers' Co.... 16 Ouwerkerk, P 14 Palethorpe, P. R. 4 Palmer, W. J. & Son 18 I'ark Floral Co. ..IS Parshelsky Bros.. 31 Pennock - Meehau Co 21 Penn the Florist. IS Perkins St. Nur- series 3 Pierce Co., F. 0.30 Pierson, A. N 3 Pierson, F. B 2 Pierson, U - Bar Co 32 Plant Food Co., 2uth Century. . . 4 Poehlmann Bros. .20 Pulvarized M a - nure Co 4 Quaker City Ma- chine Co 31 Reed & Keller... 22 Reinberg, Peter.. 20 Hex Co 4-17-29 Rice, M. & Co... 2 Rickards Bros 17 Robinson & Co. 20-22 Robinson, J. C. Seed Co 17 Ruck. Wm. L 18 Koehrs, J. Co 2 Itoland. Thos 3 R o 1 k e r , A. & Sous 15-29 Rosery, The 19 Rowe, Thomas... 15 Rustic Mfg. Co... 29 Salter Bros 19 Sander & Son 2 Schulz, Jacob 18 Scott, John 3 Sharp, Partridge Co 31 Sheridan, W. F.. .22 Siggers & Sig- gers 30 Skidelsky, S. S. & Co 16 Smith, E. D. & Co 3 Smith, P. J 22 Smith, W. & T. Co 14 Smyth, Wm. J... 18 Standard Plate Glass Co 31 Page Sterns, A. T. Lumber Co 31 Stumpp & Wal- ter Co 4-28 Stumpp, Geo. M..19 Syracuse Pottery Co 29 Tailby 19 Totty, Clias. H... 3 Thorburn, J. M. & Co 17 Traendly & Schenck 22 Troy, J. H 14 United Fertilizer Co 4 ■Valentine, J. A. .18 Page Vincent, R., J""-, „ & Sons Co.... 3-16 Vick's, Jas. Sons.17 Wade, Thos. J-- | Wants. For Sale. 28 Ward, R. M. & . Co !•; Weeber & Don... 16 Welch Bros.... .-2;! Whittier & Co., W. B 1* Wilson, Robt. G.19 Wood Bros 3 Woodrow & Mar- ketos 22 Young & Nugent. 19 Zinu, J. A 19 PHILADELPHIA NOTES. Orders for the Peerless Brown mag- uolia leaves as supplied by Rice are coming in thick and fast— even in the dull season. We are kind o£ sorry for ourselves for being in the grass seed business at present'. DeForrest Ludwig, of Pittsburgh, who has just graduated from Cornell University, was a visitor last week at the "House of Rice," and was enter- tained by Bernard EscUner at his home in Elkins Park. A new recruit in the ever-increasing growers' list is William F. Taubel, Riverside, N. J. He is erecting two houses and will grow carnations, lily of the valley and similar subjects. James Kenney is the superintendent. We wish we were able to chronicle from week to week as many new agen- cies for distribution as for production. On the contrary our sad task is al- ways to announce a few more retail outlets closed up. The crying evil of the day too much production and not enough distribution. The latter is by far the most difficult problem. Yet most growers are fatuous enough to ignore this first and foremost factor to their success entirely. The presence in town of Hugh Dick- son on his return from his visit to Cal- ifornia was taken advantage of by a party of his Philadelphia friends to ex- tend a little entertainment, which took the form of an auto ride to va- rious points of interest, including Wis- sahickon Drive, Wescott's green- houses. Fairmount Park, Cortside Inn, The Wannamaker, Newbold and Widener estates and Wyndmoor. John Burton and Geor.ge Burton provided the autos and the other members of the party were Hugh Dickson. A. B. Scott, George C. Watson, S. S. Pen- nock, Robert Kift and John Westcott. It was a delightful affair. Mr. Dickson sails for England on July 6. Visitors: John Wolf, Savannah. Ga., accompanied by his son (on re- turn from European trip) ; J. L. Whipp, sec. and treas. Mills, the Flor- ist, Inc., Jacksonville, Fla.; Robert Pyle, West Grove, Pa.; N. J. Hagman, Hagman Greenhouse Co., Clarksburg, W. 'V'a.; H. L. Holmes, Harrisburg. Pa.; Hugh Dickson, Belfast, Ireland; W. F. Fancourt, Farm School, Pa.; John A. Cook, Beverly, N. J.; E. W. Kohr, Lancaster, Pa.; Jacob H. Weaver, Witmer, Pa. On Tuesday, July 2, occurred the great annual summer outing of the New York Florists' Club. The weath- er was superb, the crowd large and en- thusiastic, the competition for the prizes offered In the various games vigorous, and the committee deserves Bring Back the Birds cellent home for the ness of the surround sizes and shapes tecture. LOG CABIN NO. One-Family LOG CABIN NO. Two-Family LOG CABIN NO. Two- Family While you are working out your ideal In thegardeo.why not provide ahome for the birds that help to make life* in the country really worth while ? A rustic house placed in a tree or on a pole will make an ex- birds and add to the attractive- ings. We have them in all to suit any style of archl- lo Inches Wide^ lo Inches High > ^ lo Inches Deep J fio Inches Wide "I \ It Inches High J- $2.50 ti4 Inches Deep] '14 Inches Wide"! 12 Inches High )- ij Inches Deep J $1.50 $3-50 50 Barclay Street - New York City FOR SALE Florist's Delivery Wagon and Two-Horse Van. rhangin? System to Automobiles. ALEX. McCONNELL 571 Fifth Ave., New York Tpportunity-bargain My N. River Boulevard Greeuliouse property tor sale or improvement. Lease for term o£ yenrs. 20 aiTes, including Im- provements, 8 buildings and personal prop- erty; water and steim heat f r 10,000 feet. Sitiinted between Kansas City and Inde- pendence, with all city advantages or water and cars. Address D. P. HATCH, Independence, Mo. FOR SALE — Ford top delivery car; been used. Gocd birgain. Chas. Millang, 57 West Twenty-sixth Street, New York City. RETAIL STORE complete, for sale, at big bargain. Splendid location, trade well established. Must sell. 921 N. Kingshlgh- way, St. Louis, Mo. FOR SALE— Second hand flange; valves, from 21 to 6 in., in good condition, also a low-pressure steam pump. D. Ilitfe, 256 Franklin St., Boston, Mass. FOR SALE— Office and lot connectiiig greenhouses, one acre rich productive land, corner two streets. Good location for wholesale or retail trade. Owner has other business. L. E. Bennett, Wakefield, Mass FOR SALE— Fresh from factory, B«»; 10 s 12, If! X 18, 16 X 24, double thick. A and B qualities. Market dropped. Now la the time to buy and save money. Par»a«»- sky Bros.. Inc., 215-217 Havemeyw Si.. Brooklyn, N. Y. FOR SALE— In Sharon, Mass., 18 acre farm, good buildings, two greenhouses, on Main street. Fine place for wholesale florist or market gardener. For full partic- ulars, .-iddross E. G. Blaney, Swampscott, Mass. much praise for the thoroughness of the preparations. Full account next week. P. H. Traenrtly, 131 West 28th street, New York, is arranging for the special train. New York to Chicago, S. A. F. Convention. It will be a large party and all comfort and convenience for the participants, including ladles, will be provided. Write Mr. Traendly for particulars it you are in his territory or route. July 6, 1912 H 0 R T I C TJ L T U K E 29 HEWS STANDARD POTS us... POT MAKERS FOR 140 YEARS WORLDS LARGEST MANUFACTURERS Pearaen Straet LONQ ISLAND CITY, N. WRITE FOR CATALOGUE AND DISCOUNTS A. H. HEWS & CO., Inc. Main Office and Factories CAMBRIDGE, MASS. GREENHOUSES BUILDING OR CON- TEMPLATED. Oakdale, N. Y. — Seymour Burr, one house. Evansville, Ind. — Louis Fritsch, ad- ditions. Davenport, la. — Charles Hummell, addition. Lowellville, O. — Erskine Garden Co., three houses. Center Square, Pa. — Miss Mollie Smith, one house. Nyack, N. Y. — August and Andrew Sauter. house 40 x 100. Niles, O. — C. L. Adgate, rebuilding houses damaged by fire. Riverside, N. J. — William F. Taubel, two houses, each 28 x 100. Ogden, Utah.— State School for the Deaf and Blind, house 22 x 55. Worcester, Mass. — O. S. Walker & Co.. Clinton avenue, one house. Riverside, N. J. — W. F. Taubel, two houses, 29 x 100, Foley material. Duluth, Minn. — William H. B. Knapp, one house, office and residence. Whitinsville, Mass. — Arthur F. Whitin. additions to conservatories. Sioux Falls, S. D. — William Johns & Son. South Minnesota avenue, one house. Philadelphia, Pa. — Gustave Koethe, 523 Martin street, Roxboro, house 22x100. M. C. Wright, Philadelphia mana- ger for Lord & Burnham Co.. reports contracts received at his office as fol- lows: Germantown, Phila., Pa. — Mrs. R. J. Montgomery, iron frame conservatory. Roland Park, Md. — Dr. Hugh H. Young, material for iron frame house 18 X 85 ft. Warrenton, Va. — Miss Annie C. Spil- man, material for curved eaves iron frame house. Gap, Pa. — J. Rutter Hess, material for pipe frame house, 17 x 160 ft. Scranton. Pa.— The Davis Floral Company, material for pipe frame greenhouse 15 x 160 ft. Kennett Square, Pa. — Chas. D. Wal- ter, material for pipe frame green- house 35 x 100 ft. Macon, Ga. — Idle Hour Nurseries. materia! for pipe frame greenhouse 12 X 120 ft. Greensboro, N. C. — Howard Gardner, material for pipe frame greenhouse 11 X 100 ft. KInston, N. C. — Mr. Kleber Den- mark, material for pipe frame green- house. 20 X 50 ft. Warrenton, Va. — Mrs. Robert Drys- dale, material for pipe frame conserv- atory. Also material for pipe frame green- houses for: Chas. Hartley, Wynd- moor. Pa.; Wm. Le Gierse, Philadel- phia, Pa.; H. C. Marchant, Mt. Airy, Philadelphia. Pa.; Harry R. Brown, Lynchburg, Va.; Chas. A. Moss, Spar- tanburg, S. C. INCORPORATED. Columbus, Ohio — Art Floral Co., capital stock $5,000. Chicago, III. — M. Winandy & Co., greenhouse building and heating. In- corporators, Thomas McEnerny, Nicholas V. Fischer, Michael Koch. St. Albans, Vt. — Articles of associa- tion have been filed by the Connecti- cut Valley Orchard Co., to deal in nursery stock, fertilizers, etc. Capital stock $50,000. Welch Bros.. Boston, have incorpor- ated their business under the title of Welch Bros. Company, as a Massachu- setts corporation. Officers, P. Welch, president; E. J. Welch, vice-president; David Welch, treasurer. ST. LOUIS NOTES. W. J. Pilcher has a field of 30,000 gladioli, the varieties being America, Augusta and May. Edward Westmann has opened a re- tail flower store at 3166 South Grand avenue. Mr. Westmann has been for the past six years in the employ of Fred H. Weber. The defunct Kohrs Floral Co. opened the store about a year ago. The committee consisting of Messrs. Weber. Guy Young and Ossick. who have charge of the Florist Club's out- ing on July 17th have completed all arrangements for the outing which will be held this year at Preister's Park near Belleville, 111. Visitors: Horace Cheesman of Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago; Guy Reyburn of A. Henderson Co., Chica- go, and Mr. Strange, representing S. S. Skidelsky, Philadelphia. CLUB AND SOCIETY NOTES. The sweet pea show of the Penna. Horticultural Society on Tuesday afternoon, July 2, was a good one. not- withstanding that many of the impor- tant exhibitors confined their atten- tions to the show at Asbury Park. Particulars later. The St. Louis Florist Club will hold its regular monthly meeting on Thurs- day afternoon. July 11th. when the nomination of officers will take place. Secretary Beneke says that the com- petition for the presidency will be large and as there is perfect harmony no bolt is expected after the nomina- tion. At the monthly meeting of the Flor- ists' Club of Phila. on Tuesday even- ing. July 2, Robert Pyle gave an inter- esting lecture on roses, illustrated with stereopticon slides, at the club rooms. Many ladies were present. John Westcott was , appointed chair- man of transportation committee and George C. Watson of hotel committee for the trip to Chicago in August. DREER'S Florist gf.rt.ltlM. Ntfw onsa Nw Sytt. HoM" RITBKTtnr' FurnialMd i. k.(ka ^ to 5«o ft. wiiheirt iMW m riM HOSE liW> ( liMiil. HENRY A. DKER, 714 Ct—ii« St., XOOO READY PACKED CRATES STANDARD FLOWER POTS AND BBIB PANS c.Tn be shipped at an hour's notice. Price per er.ite: 2000 1% in. @ $6.00 500 4 In. @ $4.B0 l.'^no 2 " •• 4.88 456 4% " " 5.24 l.'^OO 214 " " 5.25 320 5 " " 4.51 l.'ino 2V4 " " 6.00 210 5% " •' 3.78 inOO 3 " " 5.00 144 6 " '• 8.16 80O SM: " '■ 5.80 120 7 " " 4.20 60 8 " " 3.00 HILFINGER BROS., Pottery, Fort EdwarJ, N.Y. Aii(ust Rolker & Sons, 31 Barclay St., N. Y. City, Agents. OUR SPEClun— long distance anil eiDort traila. Syracuse Red Pots "A little pot m Bcxm hot," likewtM a thin p«t. IUb will MTc yaa fucj. Our pots are the thniiut serf teu^iest owiiK to th« superior quality of the dey. New price list ob ftppJicatiticik. Syracuse Pottery Co., ^^n''^^ — STANDARD FLOWER — I^OO^ If your greeahousea are within 500 mil** ti the Capitol, write us, we caa la^e yos nooey. W. H. ERNEST - JMk t M Sb.. NMI^Iii. I. (L _J -Tipa^ Rustic Summer Houses. Artwrs Rustic Manufacturing Co. ISO Nassau SI,. New Y«rk city Rustic Summer Houses, Pergolas, Arbors, Fences, Bridges and all Garden Furniture built in themost aitistic way. Send for catalogue. SBm ^B^s^^^ When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE. RubberStamps, Stencils 8«(iU, 8t«el StamBs, HoM Ba^gag* aa4 Key Chacks, Badge*, Kurulog BraaAa, F«w Nambera, Nmmbsrlug MaxskinM, Check Prot*otur«, 8t»DolI CombluiUeDS, Steel Alphabet* and Flgarea, ladallhU Inks, gtenell Colon and Bnuhea, Da«r Plates, Knbber Typ«. Illnatratwl Cat- ilogne of nearly 100 page* Mat with flrat order or apon receipt ftf S two- cent atamps. Agents wanted. THE REX OOMPANY, HarrisburK, Pl so HOETICULTUEE July 6, 1912 FIRE RECORD. Bristol, R. I. — The greenhouse of Thomas Brightman was damaged by fire on May 29. Cotuit, Mass. — Fire destroyed the boiler house and office of the Cotuit Greenhouse on June 21. The adjoin- ing greenhouses were somewhat damaged. Chicago, III. — The upper floor of the building occupied by Paul Bloome & Co., l.^ei North Clark street, was de- stroyed by fire on June 23. The lower floors were damaged by water. The damage is stated to be fully covered Tjy insurance. Holliston, Mass. — The establishment of the Eastern Nurseries here was al- most completly wiped out by a fire which started in the barn on Sunday afternoon, June 30. and spread with great rapidity, consuming barn, dwell- ing house, two greenhouses and con- tents, frames, etc., and ruined stock in the field for a long distance. Among the plants destroyed were many valu- able and new things of much intrinsic value. Harry Dawson, the manager, who was on his wedding trip, was called home by telegraph. Much sym- pathy is felt for the proprietors. The amount of loss is in the vicinity of $20,000. Insurance covered the build- ings only. George Petfield, the gar- dener, who occupied the dwelling house, had only time to save his wife and children from the flames and lost all his belongings, including his li- brary. NEWS NOTES. Rockford, III.— Leake & Offord have purchased the Dempsey greenhouse, 1010 Corbet street. Grand Rapids, Wis. — The green- houses of W. L. Scott have been rented by Wm. Giebels. Allentown, Pa. — Ernest Ashley, florist and seedsman, has moved to his new greenhouses on the East Side. )reer's Peerlessi Glazing Points For Greenlioiises Drive easy and true, because both bevels are on the same side. Can't twist and break the glass in driving. Galvan- ized and will not rust. No lights or lefts. The Peerless Glazing Point is patented. Nooihers like it. Order from your dealej,/ or direct from us. 1000,75c. postpaid. ( Samples free. HEIfRT A. DEEERJ 714 Cheatntit Street^ PhlladelpUa. Send your business direct to Washington. Saves time and insures better service. Personal attention guaranteed. Thirty years active service. SIGGERS & SIGGERS TATgNT LAWVHRS Box 9, National Union Building Washington, D. C. KING GUTTER made of WOOD " l-EST -V^OtJ F-OI^GET" WE WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT WE HAVE A WOOD GUTTER, AND A GOOD ONE TOO. IT COMBINES ALL THE GOOD POINTS OF OTHER WOOD GUTTERS "AND THEN SOME" NOTE THAT THE CONDENSATION AND DRIP RUN DOWN THE SIDES AND SLOPING BOTTOM TO A DRIP PAN PLACED UNDER THE GUTTER WHERE IT MAKES NO SHADE WE KNOW IT WILL DO THAT, FOR WE HAVE TRIED IT. THIS GUTTER LEADS ITSELF TO AN OUTSIDE WALL AS AN EAVE MOST ADMIRABLY :-r I.JS F-ics«-iF%i y^j'tTH ■>ro«_i ON ANY GREENHOUSE PROJECT YOU HAVE IN MIND, WE MAY GIVE YOU IDEAS AND YOU WILL SEE WRITE US KING CONSTRUCTION CO. Head Office & Works N. TONAWANDA, N. Y. Eastern Sales Office 1181 Broadway, NEW YORK A STIC A n USEITHOm F.O.PIERCE CO. 12 W.BROADWAY NEW YORK Mastlca is elastic and tenacious, admits of ex- pansion and contraction Putty becomes hard anit b ittle. Brol of floss. For particulars addr^ JohnC Eslei-.SKi SaddleRlver N.Y. 32 HORTICULTUEE July 6, 1912 This is the U-Bar The Bar That Makes U-Bar Greenhouses the Famous Green- houses they Are. Have^ur Greentiouve o Handy By>^ U-BAR GREENHOUSES PIER50N U-BAR CO ONE MADISON AVE, NEWYORIi CANADIAN OFFICE. lO PHILLIPS PLACE. MONTREAL At'iufed over walk about ff.ur feet loiii? connei ts tno work room and the residence. It is really entirely •separate. yet when so con- nected, is reach- able in practi- cally any kind of weather. Many a small house so started has led to larger ones, simply be- cause o.f the gen- u i n e pergonal pleasure it made so easily possi- ble for the owner. There is a thought in that for you frarden- ors. r>ut t h e really big thought is — the U-Bar. Be sure your house is ;;oinj: to be the I'-Bar and not simply a curved cave house that looks something like it. Send for catalog. ERECTED AT RUMSON, N. J. Weeing how attractive and practical this arrangement is, do you wonder why THE LUTTON PATENT *^ CURVED EAVE method has changed Greenhouse Construction during the past few years? The result has been the most successful house that can be produced; the other concerns who had been producing the same antiquated buildings for years had to simply destroy their patterns as well as their catalogues and start anew. Just ask some of our imitate rs to show you some of their curved eave houses built before THE LUTTON PATENT was granted; you will then be convinced that you had better consult with me. WILLIAM H. LUTTON, aSS^,, West Side Ave. Station, Jersey City, N. J. Melba Dobbies Laveiifler George Herbert. Mark's Ley Three Pkize-Wixning Sweet Pea Novelties at the Inteenatioxal Horticultural Exhibition to the^ MmAPE Garden £. 34 HORTICULTURE July 13, 1912 AND THE Early Closing' Hours Science of Rapid Service Has Reached Perfection in "THE HOUSE OF RICE" There are no "put offs" or "hold overs" with us. When YOU need anything in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES or RIB- BONS of the DIFFERENT KIND— write, phone or Riceogram. We respond like a chain of lightning. "THE RICE SERVICE" is upheld by "PEERLESS QUALITY" and "LOW PRICE." A TRIPLE COMBINATION that can't be beat. A more convincing proof would be — try us out. All the newest conceits in Supplies and Ribbons. M. RICE (Si, CO., 1220 Race Street PHILADELPHIA, PA. I THE LEADING FLORISTS' SUPPLY HOUSE AND RIBBON SPECIALISTS . Lest You Forget— S. A. F. CONVENTION at Chicago, Aug. 19th to 25th I HYDRANGEAS FOR JULY AND AUGUST FLOWERING We have a large stock of very fine plants well set with buds, which will show color early in July, and will be in perfeitiou during July and August — the months when they are must in demand for summer decoration at watering places, etc. Our stock is large, so that we can supply pl.ints in carload lits. if w.inted. Plants in ordinary butter tubs, $2.00 and $'..0U each; if wanted in new cedar tubs, painted greeu. with iron handles, .$1.00 each additional. When ordering, state whether wanted in butter tubs or new cedar tubs. Extra large specimens in halt-barrels, $5.00 and S7..50 ea^ h. PHOENIX ROEBELENII The finest and most graceful of all palms. Hardiest for summer decora- tion. Ironclad. Does splendidly out of doors Fine specimens in new 12- in. tubs, $5.00 each. CROTONS Best assorted varieties in 5-in. and 6- in. pots, 16.00. $U.00 and $12.00 per dozen. COLD STORAGE LILT OF THE VALLEY Very finest quality obtainable. Packed in cases of 50O and 1.000. COLD STOB.AGE LILIUM GIG.iX- TEUM 7-9 inch bulbs; ease lots of 30X LARGE SPECIMEN FERNS We have a magnificent stock of excep- tionally fine NEPHROLEPIS in the following varieties, viz. — ELEGANTISSIMA. 6-inch pots, FiOc. eacu ; S-inch, .«1.00 each: extra fine specimens, 12-iuch, $4.00 to .$5.00 each. HAKRISII. Extra choice form of Bos- toniensis. 12-in. pots, extra fine speci- mens, $7.50 to $10.00 each. BOSTONIENSIS, 10-ln. pots, extra fine specimens, $4.00 to $5.00 each. GIATRA.SI, s-in. pots, $1.00 each; 10- in.. extra flue specimens, $3.00 each. SCOTTII, 10-in. pots, extra fine speri- mens, $2.50 each. VIRIDISSIMA, 10-in. pots, $2.00 to $3.00 each. MAGNIFICA, MCSCOSA. ELEGANTIS- SIMA COMPACTA, 3y>-in. pts, 25c. ea. GIATRASI. 3%-in. pots, 15c. each. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSrS NANUS, 214- iu. pots, .$4.00 per 100. S.MALL FERNS FOR FERN PANS, as- sorted, 2^ -in. pots, $3..50 per 100. F. R. PIERSON CO., ORCHI We have just received In fiue condition, the following Orchids, direct from the forests: Cattleya Laliiata, Dendrobium Tliyrsiflorum, \). Waidiauum, and Vanda Coerulea. Write for prices • LAGER & HURRELL 'T"/' ORCHIDS Special Sale to close out. Fre&h imported Cattleya Trianae Cattleya Mossiae Cattleya Gigas Cattleya Schroederae Prices very reasonable. Write to SECAUCUS, NEW JERSEY JOHN DeBUCK, Tarrytown-on-Hudson NEW YORK ROBERT CRAIG CO. BO&ES. PALMS, •Bd SereltlM ta Bwosattrt Ilaiitt MARKn and 4>tti STBEnB., fHIUU)ElJ>HtA, XX. ORCHIDS Largest Importers, Exporters, Growers and Hybridists in the World SANDER, St. Alban's, England and 258 Broadway, Room 721 WfW YORK ClTTr Hybrid Orchids I FLOWERED AND I UNFLOWERED..,. I Julius Roehrs Co. Rutherford, N. J. POINSETTIAS June and Jtily Deliver}' We will have a tine lot ready early in July. Extra Strong 214-in. pot plants, $5.50 per 100, S50.00 per 1000. Strong 2%-in. $5.00 per 100, .'54.5.00 per 1000. A. HENDERSON & CO. 352 N. Michigan Ave. CHICAGO July 13, 1912 HORTICULTURE 35 GERANIUMS VINCENT and GERANIUMS GERANIUMS and VINCENT Are two names that have become so intrinsically linked together in the minds of a great majority of the Florists, that to think of one is to think of the other, and the reason for this is that they have learned by actual experience that it is to their advantage for them to secure their raw material from a specialist in that line, the same as other manufacturers do, rather than to go to the expense of carrying a lot of surplus stock of their own. It is our business to produce the raw material in the shape of 2 inch stock, so that the finisher can get what he wants when he has the room and is ready for it. Last season we had to disappoint a great many of our customers, who failed to get their order in on time, and although we have doubled our stock this year, we would suggest that you place your order early. Catalogue and Price List Ready Now R.VIIMCEIMT, JR., & SONS CO., White Marsh, WId. ROS From 3-inch pots — strong, own root. liadv HiIlingr«lon, fiue stock, Grafted. $25.CK> per 100; Own Root, $15.00 p r 100. Doable Pink Killarney, Radiance, Mrs. Taft, Mrs. Warden. My Maryland, Harry Kirk, $10.00 per 1(K). Pink Killarney, White Killarne>', Kaiserin Augusta Victoria, Richmonil. Perle, Sunrise, Sunset, American Beauty, $S.O0 per 100. Bride. Bridesmaid. Bon Silene. I->a France, Gruss an Teplitz. Clothilde Soupert, Souvenir de Wootton, $T.<'l) per 100; $60.00 per 1000. Grafted, 3-inch pots. Mrs. Taft, Pink Killarney, Maryland, Mrs. Warden, Kaiserin, Bride. Brides- maid, $15.00 per 100. Wood Brothers FISHKILL, N. Y. CARNATIONS^ F. DORMER i SONS CO. LA FAYFTTE, IND. BOSTON FERNS *='iTo'',"or' WHITMAN! COMPACTA (New), to take the place of Whitinajii. A better commercial fern — 2 1-2 in. $6 per 100: $50 per 1000. ROOSEVELT. 2 1-2 in; $e per 100: $50 per 1000. 250 plants at 1000 rales. H.H. BARROWS &SON,Wliitman, Mass. Palms, Ferns, Decorative and Foliage Plants Orders taken now for IMPORTED AZALEAS, also 200,000 BEDDING PLANTS In Very Best Condition A. LEUTHY & CO. Perkins Street Nurseries, Roslindale.— Boston, Mass. Price list on appliLalion. A.N.PiersonJnc, CROMWELL, CONN. Bedding Plants and Roses ROSE STOCK SUNBURST, fine 3 inch stock, $30.00 per hundred. PINK KILLARNEY, MY MARYLAND. WHITE KILLARNEY and MELODY, 3 inch stock, $8.00 per hundred. SPECIAL PINK KILLARNEY, 4 inch, $10.00 per hundred. LADY HILLINGDON. A splendid lot of 4 inch plants, $15.00 per hundred. These. Roses are not picked oMer culls but choice plants, groTvn specially for sale. CHAS H.TOTTY, Madison, N.J. GODFREY CALLAS 100 1000 2 1-2 in., strong, $4.00 $35.00 3 in., strong, 5.00 45.00 Cash with order from unknown parties. PATTEN & CO., TEWKSBURY, MASS. GERANIUMS BEST SORTS. IN BUD AND BLOOM $7.00 per 100 Bedding Plants, Full Line, First Quality, Any Quantity JOHN Mckenzie North Cambridge, Mass. LORRAINE BEGONIAS strong 2K In. (toek, raadr tot 3M In Per iOO, llC.Mi 2M at *!«.«• per 100. THOMAS ROLAND, Nahant, Mut ARAUCARIAS, PALMS, RUBBERS AND FERN BALLS Godfrey Aschmann \\'holesale Grower and Importer 1012 W. Ontario St.. PNIL>DELPHI/I, PA. CHRYSANTHEMUMS THE BEST FOR FLORISTS' USE List of varieties and prices on appiication. ELMER 0. SMITH & CO. ^ ADRIAN, MICH. ^ CHRYSANTHEMUMS— ROOTED CUTTINGS Can furnUh any Tarlety. Write for prlaes. Boston Ferna, bench Itock %iM C. ; t36M iL. Cyclamen, 2>^ In.. tS.SO C; S In., |8.*eC.: «n.« H. Fern Flats, any Tarlety, |1.T5 per mi. Everything In cattlngi and sBaU pluita. R.I. IRWIN, 3097 Broadway, New York City PALMS, FERNS AND I DECORATIVE PLANTS JOHN 8COTT Rutland Road and E. 45th St. TeL .890 Bedford BROOKLYUg N.Y. Pric*« Quoted in these Columns are for Dealers Onlv. When Writlne; to Advertisers Please Mention HORTICULTURE. 36 HORTICULTUEE July 13, 1912 Sweet Pea Week You are Invited to Meet THE FIRST LADY IN FLOWER LAND At Her Reception in Boston on Saturday and Sunday, July 13-14. THE BURPEE VARIETIES Will be in Grand Array. If you are interested in Sweet Peas you know that BEST SWEET PEAS and BURPEE ARE SYNONYMOUS / HOPE TO MEET YOU THERE W. ATLEE BURPEE PHILADELPHIA, PA. July 13, 1912 HOETICULTUEE 37 NOTES ON CULTURE OF FLORISTS^ STOCK INDUCTED BY QnestioDs by our readers in line with any of the topics presented on this page will be cordially received and promptly answered by Mr. Farreil. Such communications should invariably be addressed to the office of HORTICDLTDRB. eoTA^ Hydrangeas Young hj'drangeas that you are growing under con- tinuous pot culture should have very strict attention as to watering • as they dry out very soon this weather. They should be shifted as the pots become filled with roots, and never allowed to become potbound until their flowering size is reached. It is better to have them in 6 and 8-inch pots for forcing. These plants are great feeders. A fibrous loam, two parts, well decayed cow manure, one part, and a good sprinkling of bone meal will make a mixture to their liking. The pots should be plunged outside up to the rims in a good sunny place where they can make abundance of flowering wood. They should always have water in great abundance dur- ing the summer or they are bound to receive a check that will tell later on. The principal point to attain in their culture is to get a strong growth during the sum- mer, and, when the fall comes, to get the wood well ripened by withholding the water supply; the cool nights and bright sun are the other aids that make fine flower- ing wood. Turn the pots around every couple of weeks to let sun reach every side of your plants. Care of Cypripcdiums Now is the time that all of these orchids will require great care. Wliere you are crowded inside or want to give your house a good cleaning empty frames can be utilized to advantage. First place a good layer of coal ashes which will give the plants a nice cool bottom to stand on. Here they will have an ideal location where they will be close to the glass and can have all the venti- lation that they will need. On all bright days give them a good syringing both under and over the plants. Where you are sure that your plants have made lots of roots they would be better for some weak cow manure once a week. Keep a sharp outlook for thrips other- wise they will soon disfigure and check your cypripedi- ums. Go over them often and dip and sponge with to- bacco water or some good insecticide. Do not shade too heavily. There is nothing to beat either lath or cloth shading as it can be removed when the sun's rays will be an advantage and on dull days. Hollyhocks Do not forget to start a liberal lot of these stately plants; l)oth the single and double varieties are good. Sowing now, you will have fine stock by the fall. It is always well to procure the best strains in colors of white, pink, crimson and yellow. Sow the seed in a cold frame where you can give them shade and water until they have germinated. When they have made sufficient growth they can be trans])lanted into other cold frames where they can have some winter protection during the severest weather. Give them a spray about every two weeks with ammoniacal solution as a preventive from disease. Every florist should grow a good lot of these as they come in handy for many purposes such as for hiding any untidy places, for the back ground of small growing perennials ov to break up the formal lines where shrubbery is planted. Mr. Farrell's next notes will be on the following. Calceolarias: CaL-e of Nephrolepis; Pansies I'or Pans; Orchids; Schizanthus. Asparagus Sprengeri Do not fail to plant quite a batch of this popular green for it always comes in very useful. It is not very fussy about having a very light house but likes solid beds rather than benches and can be planted in the nar- row bench tliat runs along the front or the rear of any of your houses. It also does well when grown in baskets or raised receptacles. It makes such big and fleshy roots that it soon exhausts the soil so give it a rich compost to grow in — say to two parts of fibrous loam use one of well- rotted manure and a good sprinkling of bone meal and it will respond mth a generous cut of green. A foot apart each way will give them enough of room to grow good. While tiiey like plenty of water at the roots they should not be overwatered while in their J'oung state, but when they begin to make lots of roots they will take plenty of it. Give plenty of moisture in the atmosphere with a free circulation of air. In the fall when they have made plenty of roots they should have manure water once a week. Lilies for the Fall Those who conduct quite a retail trade will always find many uses for lilies that come in the fall. A few hundred of cold storage Lilium speciosum rubrum and longiflorum started now will come in very handy when other flowering stock is becoming very short. They will do well in a compost used for roses or carnations. See that ]iroper drainage is provided for each pot. You can use either 6 or 7-inch pots. It is always better two or three days before you intend to pot them to turn the soil over and moisten it nicely ; they require less water until they start when this plan is followed. They should be placed in as cool a place as you have, so as to develop good root action before the tops begin to start. Where you have a cool cellar there is no better place for them ; if this is not at hand a cold frame will do. When they show growth they should be brought in and placed on a bench in a light and airy house where they can have water and attention. Repairing and Outside Painting Now is a good time to look all over your houses and do any repairing that may be necessary such as putting in sashbars where they are rotting out. Go over all the ventilators and see that they are rightly adjusted and give them a good oiling and painting. Where the putty is in very bad condition it will be more profitable to take it all out and repaint all the sashbars and reset the glass with new putty. There is no better season for all this work than the next six weeks as the weather is such that a few hours exposure to the bright sun will leave the paint and putty in a complete dry state. Every grower whether large or small should make time enough to do all this kind of work now when the weather is so con- genial. Do not be one of those who neglect their houses until it is too late to do anything in this line, but make every preparation now so as not to have your houses leaky or draughty when the cold weather sets in. fcir Winter Flowering; Poinsettias S8 HORTICULTUEE July 13, 1912 FRUIT AND VEGETABLES UNDER GLASS CONDUCTED BY Questions by our readers in line with any of the topics presented on this page will be cordially received and promptly answered by Mr. FensoD. Such communications should invariably be addressed to the office of HORllLULiiUKJi,. Crowded Bunches It is not an uncommon thing at this season to find a few bunches crowded in spite of two severe thinnings. Late varieties, which will now be about half swelled, are often deceiving. The size of the berries found in some bunches of Gros Colman, Gros Maroc, Black Alicante and Madresfield Court are sometimes not given sufficient space in which to fully extend themselves. Madresfield Court may not be amongst these in this stage at the present time as it is generally used as a second early variety, but at times she is liable to want more room so can be classed with them for the occasion. "Where bunches are crowded to such an extent as to be de- forming the berries it will be well to remove a few more berries or they will easily crack later and spoil the bunch. A berry will make a large hole in a bunch at this stage so none should be removed without due con- sideration. Select for removal those which have a near neighbor which can be pushed down a little into its place to fill up the gap. There will be no harm done in taking out a few berries until such time as the color shows in them. After this every mark shows on the berries. Swelling does not finish with the first color coming into the berries; not until they are near ripe is the full size attained. A point to guard against when working amongst grapes during the hot weather is to see that you do not touch them with a perspiring hand, arm or face. This has the same effect on berries as boiling water would. The side which comes in contact instantly shrinks away as though it were scorched and if allowed to remain only the one-half would swell again. This is different from berries being burnt or scalded with the sun. In the lat- ter case the whole berry will go black in time and drop ofl!, but not so one affected with perspiration; this will not drop. A case of this kind was recently brought to my notice. In tying up a shoulder of Gros Colman a hand accidentally hit the bunch with a result as described above. This is most liable to occur where a bunch is below where one is working, when having to reach up to them the chances of making a disfiguration are less. Syringing An illustration of syringing with force and yet with- out injury to the plants has come under my notice this spring and summer. In previous years, frequent fumi- gations have been necessary to keep down green and black fly on melon plants. With the commencement of the present season a small nozzle or reducer was used on the hose while syringing. This reduced the stream down to one-quarter of an inch giving force which at the same time was easily controlled. This was concen- trated on to any leaf or young growth effected with aphis and it cleared" them out before getting a stronghold without the least damage to the foliage. This is worth a consideration. There is nothing in it to spread the stream; this is done with the finger and it can be di- rected at any angle. With this in continual use all plants have kept clean during the present season. Peaches and Nectarines on the Spur System The spur system of training is one which is seldom met with in growing peaches and nectarines. The ad- vantages of the straight fan trained trees are so much superior to it one wonders why it is used at all. True, it is claimed surer flower bud formation results from the pinching process, yet with ordinary care no tree should be shy on flower buds. After having been used to seeing trees literally covered with flowers should we come across one tree with only twenty-five per cent of this mammoth show, at first sight we wonder if it will carry a crop. In the majority of cases, these trees carrying a minority of flower buds are tlie best to set. The percentage of fruits left on to finish is very small as compared to the number of flowers open. All growths can be stopped when fifteen to eighteen inches long, but to keep this up continually there is no benefit. The fruit found growing on the spurs are usually at such an angle that they are marked by pressing up against some other part of the tree, making it difficult to obtain a perfect fruit. Putting the matter of shape and beauty in its proper place, after productiveness, no peach or nectarine tree grown on the spur system looks so good as one that is not. Summing the whole matter up the spur system has really nothing to recommend it. Vegetable Houses Although we are now sweltering in a heat wave the time is not far distant when we must think about the winter vegetables. With most of the other planting done up, attention should be turned to preparing the vegetable house for the next season's work. Some "catch crop" may be occupying for a few weeks, but as it is only a catch crop it may be able to give way to re- pairs, etc. The annual coat of paint should be applied. This is where many greenliouses are neglected. Paint is an insurance itself, and where an annual coat is not possible every second year it should be made possible. There are benches to be looked over and repaired and where no repairing is needed these should have a good dressing with whitewash. This will not only help to preserve the wood but will act as a fungicide, killing the mycelium of any fungus that is waiting to develop next fall. This will be much more effective if applied when the lime is quite hot. The heating pipes — are they all in good repair? No time like the present for this kind of work. July 13, ]912 HORTICULTURE 39 ROSE GROWING UNDER GLASS CONDCCTKD BT {yu^^tyi^-'Y^CA--^^ Questions by our readers In Une with any of the topics presented on this page will be cordially received and promptly answered by Mr. Ruzlcka. Such communications should invariably be addressed to the office of HORTICULTURE. Watering This will now become important and houses that have already started should be watered with great care. This is especially true where all kinds of plants have been planted together. We make it a point to grade the plants a little so as to get uniformity in the bench if pos- sible, setting the taller plants to the back and the shorter to the front. In watering a bench of mixed plants be careful and give each just the amount of water they re- quire. A small weak plant will want only about half as much as a strong rapidly growing plant will. Another thing to watch out for is not to allow the plants to become too dry although they should always become fairly dry before watering again. If allowed to dry out too much they will become weak and spindling and will not be in condition to produce the required result next winter. Roses growing in less than four inches of soil must be carefully watched during these hot summer days. These will dry out much more rapidly than plants in deeper soil and should be watered accordingly. Red Spider This if allowed to go unchecked will spread very rap- idly at this time of the year. Syringe the plants as of- ten as is advisable, being careful not to have them dry when syringing. Remember that, summer is the time to clean out spider, if there is any anywhere. If a nest is allowed to remain here and there plenty of trouble can be expected during the fall months, when syringing can- not be done as often as now. Roses Outside Killamey, Kaiserin, Radiance and other roses grow- ing outside will now be in bud for their second crop and should receive a good mulch of cow manure. A little bone meal will also be good for them. Keep them well watered and if possible spray frequently with a good solution of ivory soap and water. This will keep most bugs away, and should it not, then give them a little paris green or arsenate of lead. We would prefer the former, as arsenate of lead shows so much on the foliage. Keep the plants well disbudded if you expect real nice flowers from them. With a little care these plants should produce almost as good roses as those grown in the gi-eenhouses. If all are planted as advocated in these columns some time ago, they can be handled very easily and if kept well mulched will require but little looking after. Qeaning: Up With most of the houses planted, it is a good idea to give the place a good clean-up and thus start the new season with a clean place. Scrape out well underneath the benches in all the planted houses and fill in all holes m the walks with ashes or cinders. Where it is not too expensive, sand makes a very nice covering for all earth walks. Apply just enough to cover the surface nicely. Many will claim that this is too rough for the hose but we find aslies alone wear a hose as fast as anything. Hose This is something which costs our florists a great sum of money every year.. There are a great many good makes of hose on the market and with a least bit of care a hose ought to last. If possible, have a hose for each walk. This may seem like expense at first, but will save money in tlie long run. If there is only one or two hose for the house and it has to be dragged around the corners, have the corners covered with some soft material. A good way is to cut a piece of hose open and then nail it to the corner. Instruct all help to avoid kinks fomiing, which wears out a hose quicker than any- thing else would. An Adept in Fruit Growing As an old fruit-grower, I have noted with consider- able pleasure, from time to time, the notes on fruit cul- ture under glass contributed by Mr. Geo. H. Penson to Horticulture. Anyone who saw the exhibit staged at Asbury Park Show by Duke's Park, where Mr. A. A. MacDonald presides as superintendent and Mr. Penson is the fruit-grower, will appreciate the ex- cellent culture that produced such phenomenal fruits as were exhibited. Duke's Park was awarded five firsts in the five entries in the competitive section. I do not believe I ever saw finer grapes staged anyAvhere. They were certainly very far ahead of the grapes staged at the International Show in London last month. Conceding that we have a cli- mate that ripens grapes and all fruits better than that of England, the fact still remains that these were mag- nificent specimens. Black Hamburgh, Appley Towers, Foster's Seedling and Bucklands Sweetwater, were the varieties staged. Melons which were on an average of nine pounds each were also remarkable for their size and finish; Hero of Lockinge, Duke's Park Seedling, Royal Jubilee, His Eminence, were the best. The peaches and nectarines also were simply marvel- lous, and all fruit exhibited from this estate was a les- son to the gardeners present. 40 HORTICULTUEE July 13, 1912 HORTICULTURIL TOL. SVI JULY 13, !912 NO. 2 PIBLISIIED WEEKLY BY HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. II Hamilton Place, Boston, Mass. Telephone, Oxford 392. WM. J. STEWAKT, Editor and Manager. Entered as second-class matter December 8, 1904, at the Post Office at BostOD, Mass., under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. CONTENTS Page COVER ILLUSTRATION— Three Prize Winning Sweet Pea Novelties. NOTES ON CULTURE OF FLORISTS' STOCK— Aspar- agus Sprengeri — Care of Cypripediums — Hollyhocks — Hydrangeas — Lilies for the Fall — Repairing and Out- side Painting — John J. M. Farrell 37 FRUIT AND VEGETABLES UNDER GLASS— Crowded Bunches — Syringing — Peaches and Nectarines on the Spur System — Vegetable Houses — George H. Pensoii.. 38 ROSE GROWING UNDER GLASS— Watering— Red Spider — Roses Outside — Cleaning Up — Hose — Arthur C. Rusicka 39 AN ADEPT IN FRUIT GROWING— CMS. H. Totty 39 WILLIAM R. SMITH— Portrait and Obituary Notes 41 THE LATE J. A. PETTIGREW— C. TV. Hoitt 42 NATIONAL SWEET PEA SOCIETY OF AMERICA— Annual Exhibition and Convention — Schedule of Prizes — Portraits of Officers — Program of Meeting . . 43-44-44a THE ASBURY PARK SHOW— G. C. Watson- Illus. . .44a BOSTON'S NEW PARK SUPERINTENDENT— James B. Shea, Portrait 44b BRITISH HORTICULTURE— W. H. Adsett 44b CLUBS AND SOCIETIES— Newport Horticultural So- ciety— Connecticut Horticultural Society — Society of American Florists — Pennsylvania Horticultural So- ciety 44c New York Horticultural Society — North Shore Horti- cultural Society — American Rose Society — St. Louis Florist Club — Pittsburg Florists' and Gardeners' Club — Nassau County Horticultural Society 44d Club and Society Notes 45 DURING RECESS— Florists' Club of Washington- New York Florists' Club Outing — Chicago Carnation Co. Entertainment 45 OBITUARY— Mrs. Fannie R. Holland— Frank W. Foster — George M. Roak — Mrs. S. Muir — John B. McManus. 46 SEED TRADE— Convention Crop Reports— Garden Peas — Garden Beans — Charles N. Page, Portrait — Notes 47 The Bourne Bill — A Message from Lonsdale, Illus... 50 OF INTEREST TO RETAIL FLORISTS: Steamer Departures — New Flower Stores 52 Flowers by Telegraph 53 FLOWER MARKET REPORTS: Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Cincinnati 57 New York, Philadelphia, St. Louis, Washington 59 MISCELLANEOUS: At Marion, Mass 44b A Valiant Prize Winner — Illustrated 44b Catalogues Received 50 Personal 53 Chicago Notes — New York Notes 54 Philadelphia Notes — Washington Notes 55 Polypodium Mandaianum — Illustrated 55 Looking After Detail, poetry 55 A Good Exhibition Flower Holder 55 In Bankruptcy — Incorporated 59 News Notes 59 Greenhouses Building or Contemplated 64 Boston is rapidly "getting the habit" A noteworthy of welcoming distinguished \'isitors. This week we have the Sweet Pea Society and early in August the Park Superintendents will be with us. The terrible weather of the past week has been a bitter disappointment to those who have been planning to make this sweet pea affair the most notable of its kind in history. "Worse conditions could hardly be possible and the exaspera- tion is all the more acute because the entire season up till within a few days had been unusually favorable for sweet pea development. Nevertheless, there will be an occasron astonishing turn-out and to those of our readers who have not started and who see these notes in time to reach Boston either Saturday or Sunday, we have no hesitancy in saying that the occasion will repay the time and effort. In fact, it will be an eye-opener. Again our obituary columns are called Two lives upon to record the passing away of one well spent universally looked up to as a conspicuous leader in his profession. John A. Petti- grew, whose death was recorded last week and William R. Smith, in their respective relationships to and influ- ence on the profession and the public, must be counted as among the greatest men who have ever adorned Amer- ican horticulture. The work of these two men is by no means closed with their departure from earthly scenes. Such souls, "Whose sudden visitations daze the world, Vanish like lightning, but they leave behind A voice that in the distance far away Wakens the slumbering ages." Each, a master in his sphere, has planted, stimulated and brought into healthy vigor that which will through years to come exercise an inestimable influence for the cause of himianity. They have done their part in lay- ing the foundation of our future horticultural develop- ment. The good of their' fellow-men was their prime incentive and it is fitting that we should revere their memory in life-long gratitude for the benediction of their lives. In our issue of March 9, 1912, we A reprehensible took occasion to call attention to predilection gome instances of "narrow-minded- ness" on the part of certain corre- spondents of foreign horticultural journals who had scoffed at "American" rose growers on account of their alleged proneness to chaxige rose names. Within the past month several similar flings have been given space in a leading English horticultural weekly. In this con- nection we recall an admonition in Holy Writ regard- ing people who were prone to be so concerned about the mote in their brother's eye that they overlooked the beam in their own. The immediate cause of the present out- break seems to be the use of the name Mrs. Taft for a rose already known by two names — Antoine Rivoire and Prince de Bulgarie. Renaming of plants cannot be too strongly condemned, and we are heart and soul with any movement which seeks to put a stop to the practice. But these pedantic critics "across the pond" should bear in mind that charlatans are not an exclusive product of any country or race. One of the objects of the extensive trials by the Royal Horticultural Society in former years was to straigliten out the confusion caused by re- naming in Great Britain and the reports of that society are so full of synonyms that comparatively few standard varieties are without one or more. As to roses, all one has to do is to consult the eatalogite of any big rose dealer to realize how much of this "faking" has been done, while it is common knowledge that with peonies, sweet peas and other things which might be mentioned, the mischief that lias been perpetrated is simply monu- mental. These things being so, the continued deriding of "American cousins" for their failings in this respect cannot be accepted here as "a friendly protest" for it bears the stamp of something very different. If these gentlemen will come out openly over their own names in- stead of aliases and will help to inaugurate a broad-spir- ited, unbiased movement to wipe out at home and abroad the crying evils of renaming and substitution from which the whole horticultural world has been suffering so long they will find the American growers and dealers, the Amercian societies and the American horticultural jour- nals as ready to extend cordial sympathy and practical co-operation as any on the face of the earth. July 13, 1912 HOETICULTUEE 41 WILLIAM R, SMITH The impending blow which we have for several weeks realized must short- ly come, has fallen. The great, manly heart of William R. Smith has ceas?d to beat, and horticulture has lost a friend indeed. The long illness from which Mr. Smith had been suffering terminated on Sunday morning, July 7, and he passed quietly away. Mr. Smith was born at Athelstone- ford. East Lothian, Scotland. After leaving school he worked in the gar- dens at Fantesy, the residence of the late Thomas Mitchell Innes, after which he served a regular two or three- year appreticeship in the gardens of Lord Elstone, near Dunbar. After serving his ap- prenticeship he went to Arthrey Castle, Lord Abercromby's, near Stir- ling, as a journeyman, where he served 12 months. He afterwards worked for the Duke of Atholes at Dunkeld, and from there to Mount Melville Gar- dens, near St. Andrews. After serving 12 months there he got an ap- pointment at the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew, remaining there two years. He then secured a position at Peter Lawson & Sons' Nurseries at Edinburg, November, 1852, where he studied trees and conifers until nearly the end of January, 1S53. He then left for America, sailing from Glasgow, January 2Sth. Going to Philadelphia, he entered Dundass's famous old place on Chestnut street, at that time the finest institu- tion of its kind in the New World. From Dun- dass's Mr. Smith was called to Washington to take charge of ths Botanic Gardens, which existed then in name only, having b;en since the time of George Washington little more than an unreclaimed swamp. The plants brought by Com- modore Charles Wilkes from his arctic expedition in 1S4S formed the nucleus of the Botanic Garden as they then existed. The swamp at that time had the River Tiber nmning through it, enabling Moore to say that what was "Goose Creek once is Tiber now." The filling up of this swamp by Mr. Smith not only enabled him to make of it a thing of beauty, but saved the Na- tional Capital its reputation and made of it a fairly healthy city. During the 60 years that have elapsed since, the 11 acres of garden have been Mr. Smith's uninterrupted care, and in ad- dition he served for 20 years on the parking commission and was instru- mental in the planting of over 100,000 shade trees in the avenues of Wash- ington. In 1S62 Mr. Smith married and took his young wife to the quaint little colonial cottage in the heart of the garden, where for 15 years they lived in happiness together. Then she was stricken with an illness which de- stroyed her mind, and since that time she has been an inmate of a sani- izatlon serves, owe an enormous debt of gratitude. He was an enthusiastic member from its early days, served on its executive board and as president in 1S93, and it was solely due to his indomitable, persistent efforts, extend- ing over 11 years, that the coveted National Charter, passed by both houses of Congress and signed by President McKinley on March 5, 1901, became their prized possession. Up to the last his interest in the society and the welfare of its mem- bers never lagged. His passing takes away one more of the few repre- sentatives of a distinc- tive epoch in Ameriean horticulture remaining on its rolls. He round- ed out a well-filled and useful life. The in- evitable had to come, yet we shall mourn for him and grieve with an inconsolable grief as we realize that the kind old face and loved voice are gone from our meetings and councils forever. His like we shall never see again. Following are some tes- timonials from friends who have intimately known and esteemed Mr. Smith for many years: tarium and Mr. Smith has been alone with his plants, his books, his Burns library and his many friends, whom he dearly loved to have accept his hos- pitality. Of towering stature — 6 ft. 2 in. tall — lordly of mein, poetic of temperament, with a soul filled with the love of nature, W. R. Smith was a unique and impressive personality. He excelled in all the human sympathies as he did in his physical presence. Everyone felt pround in the friendship of this re- markable man; statesmen and chil- dren, plants and animals, all responded to his magnetic influence, and he loved them all. To William R. Smith the Society of American Florists and the entire hor- ticultural profession which that organ- From Hon. S. W. Mc- Call. It was a piece of great good fortune to anyone to have Wil- liam R. Smith for a friend. He was a gen- uine Scotchman, and nearly sixty years of residence in a city like Washington, where he knew intimately three generations of the pub- lic men of America, did not tend to obscure any of his strong racial qualities, but served to broaden him and make of him a cosmopolitan Scotchman. His library contained one of the very finest collec- tions that could be found anywhere of the works of Burns and he was a worshipper of that poet. He was a rare Burns scholar, and it was an inspira- tion to listen to his talks about the poet and to his apt quotations from him. His literary interest, however, was not wholly centered in the great poet of Scotland, but its breadth may be seen in the admiration which he had for Shakespeare. Mr. Smith was really the creator of the National Botanic Garden, trans- forming an unsightly mire into the beautiful park covered with trees, shrubs and flowers which it is today. The relations of Senators and Repre- sentatives with the Superintendent of the Botanic Garden were almost as i2 HORTICULTUEE July 13, 1912 Intimate as with any otlier officer of the government. They were constant- ly seeliing different varieties of shrubs and flowers fcr their constituents and for their own gardens and lawns. As a result of this association Mr. Smith, during his long service beginning six or eight years before the civil war, probably knew personally and well more of the public men of the country than any other man who has ever lived. And he knew not merely the public men but also their wives and children, who would naturally have an interest in the wonders of his gar- den. Next to talking with him about Burns, it was most interesting to listen to his reminiscences of the men who had served in the Cabinets, in Congress and even in the Presidency. He was devoted to his art and it is doubtful whether he ever had a supe- rior as a practical horticulturist. The passing of this most interesting figure will Inflict deep sorrow upon a very wide circle of friends. S. W. McCALL. Washington, D. C. From John Burton. The distinguishing trait of William R. Smith to my mind was his breadth •of view and democratic spirit. This was particularly the case with those younger than himself to whom he al- Vays had the open hand and heart — giving freely of his wisdom and ex- J)erience to all, and encouraging the humblest to do their best. I believe that spirit animated this great man's labors during all of the sixty years in •which he graced his commanding posi- tion at the heart of things in the Capi- tol of the American Commonwealth. We in the trade owe him an especial debt of gratitude, as he never swerved from his loyalty to our and his profes- sion, notwithstanding the allurements of the high and mighty; but always stood shoulder to shoulder with us in progress — guided by commonsense and practability. JOHN BURTON. From J. Otto Thilow. William R. Smith, the embodiment of conscientious, untiring and inde- fatigable effort to advance everything that was worthy and for the advance- ment of mankind. He was as enthu- iastic in combining horticulture with the refinement of humanity, as he was interested in the welfare of his brother-man. Yea, there has gone from among us, one who was ripe in years, thought and deeds, who by hard dint, and ceaseless application, was desirous to bring the results of his labors worthy of the appreciation of his Maker. J. OTTO THILOW. From George C. Watson. William R. Smith -sfas the only man I ever met in my 28 years' sojourn in America in the seed business, who was able to put up against me an argument that would hold water In favor of free seeds. He put the free seed idea on highly altruistic grounds. According to W. R. Smith, seeds are merchandise of course; but they are also more than merchandise. They are the beginning of everything. So iwhy should we boggle about a few cents when planting a seed in some far away corner of Texas or Wyoming charged to the general account. The whole country will eventually benefit, the seedsmen included. What's two hundred thousand dollars? You pay ten times that for one battleship— that -will be scrap iron in probably five years and nothing to show for it. All of which was good talk. What I said in rebuttal has nothing to do with this story. All I want to say now is that 1 found one man, at least, who had nothing to do with the vote-catching proposition — who advocated free seeds with all his might, and justified him- self in so doing on purely patriotic principles! No man will ever know the amount of good William R. Smitn did in his lifetime. The number of people who called on him at the Bo- tanic Gardens in Washington— even in one year — and carried away saplings and seedlings of new and rare and fine things, to the remotest corners of the continent— to radiate in every direc- tion— was legion. All of which is silent and unchronicled in history; but will nevertheless be a potent factor in the glorious development of the days to come. So what must such an influ- ence have been, when it extended over the long period of sixty years? Think of the influence of a man of this char- acter, the friend and intimate of all the giants in American history for sixty years! Thank God for W. R. Smith. GEORGE C. WATSON. THE LATE J. A. PETTIGREW. Memorial Resolutions Adopted by the Cincinnati Florists' Society. At a meeting of the Cincinnati Flor- ists' Society in regular session, news of the death of W. R. Smith of Washing- ton, D. C, was received with feelings of deep regret. Words of praise were spoken concerning the noble stalwart life he has lived, the inspiration and help he has always freely given. His large and varied storehouse of knowl- edge on many subjects was commented upon but especially that of the horti- cultural part of his lite— his pro'ession which he so justly loved and in which he so profoundly excelled and of which he was always to the last so ready to impart. The great help and impetus he has given to the horticultural world cannot be over estimated, especially his help and assistance to the S. A. F. and A. H. from its inception even to later years. In view of these few of his many-sided qualities, therefore: Be It Resolved, That in the decease of W. R. Smith, horticulture has 1 st one of its most ardent and foving patrons, and Be It Further Resolved, That the Cincinnati Florists' Society in full as- sembly express their deep sorrow ar.d extend their heartfelt sympathy to all bereaved friends, and Be It Further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the trade papers and be spread upon the minutes of the Society. A. OSTENDARP, Secretary. CORRECTION. In Mr. Fewkes' article on "Ameri- can Seedling Peonies," page 9. of last week's issue, sixth line from bottom of second column, "stems are very short, " should read "stems are very It out. An Appreciation. Dear Editor: A friend has been taken from us. We know it now. We shall appreciate it the more as time goes on. He was a man. A simple statement perhaps, and yet we know what that means when applied to our friend, for such he is and will continue to be. He can not be longer with us in the flesh but so long as we are he will he — in our recollection, in our minds, in our hearts. Should we need any remind- er of him— which God forbid— his un- dertakings, his works, his results ac- complished in our midst will stand as beacons, and ever after serve as mute witnesses to the mind that originated and the executive ability that carr'ed such to completion in many ca^es, while many, many more must have been unfinished; and it would have been thus had he survived for years tor such a man never ceases in the good work. There is no halting. He never lets up. The citizens of Boston have lost a faithful servant and leader. The citizens of your Commonwealth have lost a benefactor in the good work done by him. The great Amer- ican public have lost the leader in his profession, for he was the leader and he made it a profession by his efforts and successes. The horticultural world has lost one, whose taking will leave a vacancy only to be filled by one of brains, with a learning broad, technical, practical, cosmic, and walled and buttressed with an inmate love for his work and surroundings; each, every and all of which can be applied to and made a part of his work. Such a man was our friend. He had these qualifications and attributes. Further- more he was honest to himself and consequently true to his friends. His friends— all who knew him were his friends— -will deeply lament his go:ng. May we all leave as fragrant a mem- ory as John Allgood Pettigrew. Nashua. N. H., July 6, 1912. The funeral services of J. A. Petti- grew, late superintendent of Boston parks, whose death was chronicled in our issue of July 6, took place at the superintendent's house in Franklin Park on Friday, July 5. There was a very large attendance of mourners, In- cluding a creditable representation of the horticultural interests. There were many beautiful floral tokens among which were wreaths from the Garden- ers' and Florists' Club of Boston and the Horticultural Club of Boston, the latter being a very large wreath of foliage exclusively and the handsom- est of all. July 13, 1912 HOETICULTURE 48 NATIONAL SWEET PEA SOCIETY OF AMERICA Annual Exhibition and Convention^ Boston^ July 13th and Hth^ 1912, Horticultural Hall Officers. Williiim Sim, President; Mrs. Setli Low, Vice-Presideut; Harry A. Bunynrd, Secre- tary; Arthur T. Boddlngton. Treasurer; John H. Pepper, Recording Secretary. Executive Committee — W. Atlee Burpee, Chairmau ; J. K. M. L. Farquhar, Harry Turner. Nomenclature and Trials Committee — Prof. John Craig, Chairman ; Prof. A. C. Beal, G. W. Kerr, William H. Duckham. Trial Grounds — Cornell University, Ith- aca, N. Y. Flower Show Committees. Executive Committee — John K. M. L. Parquhar. Chairman: W. A. Burpee. A. C; Zvolanek, H. E. Fiske, W. T. Hutchins, Chas. Breck. glass bowl, value $30.00. Vase of 10 Spen- cer varieties, 25 sprays to the vase with foliage. A. 4. Fottle, Flske, Rawson Co.'s prizes. 20 vases, 20 varieties, 25 sprays to-a vase; tirst, gold medal ; second, silver medal ; third, bronze medal. A. 5. Jerome B. Rice Seed Co.'s prizes. Vase of White Spencer; first, $5.00; second, $3.00; third, $2.00. A. 6. Henry F. Michell Co.'s prizes. Vase of Doris Burt, not less than 50 sprays; first, $3.00; second, $2.00. A. 7. Vaughan's Seed Store, silver cup, value $25.00. 8 vases, 8 Spencer varieties, 25 sprays to a vase. A. 8. Arthur T. Boddingtou, challange silver cup, value .$50.00. For a collection of 25 varieties, not less than -'5 stems to a vase, to be shown witii sweet pea foliage Arthur T. Boddington Treasurer. Manager of Exhibition — Robert Cameron. Schedule Committee — James Wheeler, Chairman ; Wm. N. Craig, Sidney Hoffman. Committee uu Medals — Thomas Roland. Commercial Growers' Committee on Prizes and Rules — .Tames Wheeler. Chairman. Gardeners' Committee on Prizes and Rules — Wm. N. Craig. Chairman. Retailers' Committee on Prizes and Rules — Sidney Hoffman, Chairman. Seedshien's Committee on Prizes and Rules — H. E. Fiske, Chairman. Scale of Points to Govern Judges. Points Length of Stem 25 Color 20 Size 25 Substance 15 Number of Flowers on a Stem 15 Total 100 SCHEDULE OF PRIZES. Private Gardeners — Section A. Class A. 1. Joseph P.reck & Son's silver cup, value $50.C0. 12 vases Sweet Peas, 25 sprays to a vase, 12 varieties. A. 2. R. & J. Farquhar ,& Co.'s prizes. Six vases, 25 sprays to a vase, 0 Spencer varieties: first, $15.00; second. $10.no. A. 3. Thos. J. Grey Co.'s piize, cut William Sim President. only. To be won twice by the same ex- hibitor. There will also be awarded to the winner of this cup (each time won* a cash prize of .$25.00; second, $15.00: third, $10.0X A. 9. Watkins & Simpson prize. 6 vases Spencer or Uuwin : $10.00. A. 10. National Sweet Pea Society's prize. For display covering 24 square feet; sweet pea or other foliage can be used ; first, silver medal and $2.">.00 ; second, bronze medal and $15.00. Spencers — 25 Sprays to a Vase. A. 11. Vase white, A. 12. Vase lavender or blue. A. 13. Vase salmon or orange. A. 14. Vase crimson or scarlet. A. 15. Vase primrose. A. 16. Vase light pink. A. 17. Vase dark pink. A. 18. Vase any other color. First prize. $3.00; second prize, $2.00. Grandiflora Types — 25 Sprays to a Vase. A. 19. Vase white. A. 20. Vase light pink. A. 21. Vase dark pink. A. 22. Vase scarlet or crimson. A. 23. Vase lavender or blue. A. 24. Vase any other color. First prize, $3.00; second prize, $2.00. Private Gardeners or Amateurs — Section B. B. 1. .Mrs. Seth Low's silver cup, value $25.00. For the finest collection of Spencer, Unwin and Grandiflora types. B. 2. W. Atlee Burpee cup, value $25.00. For 12 vases, 12 varieties. B. 3. W. Atlee Burpee prizes. Vase of one variety of Spencer type introduced 1912; first, $5.00; second, $3.00; third, $2.00. B. 4. W. Atlee Burpee prizes. Vase of Grandiflora type; first, $5.00; second, $3.00; third, $2.00. B. 5. Sutton & Sons' silver cup, value $25.00. For the best table of sweet peas to be arranged on a space four by three feet and not to exceed three feet in height. B. 6. Peter Hender & Co.'s prizes, aggre- gating $200.00. For fifteen varieties of Spencer, 12 spikes each, own foliage, to comprise the following varieties: Apple Blossom Spencer, Asfa Ohn. Aurora Spen- cer, Countess Spencer. Flora Norton Spen- W. Atlee Burpee Chairman of Executive Committee. cer. Garnet Spencer. George Washington, Helen Lewis, John Ingham, Martha Wash- ington, Mrs. Routzahn, Primrose Spencer, Tennant Spencer, Waverly Spencer, Whit© Spencer. First, $100.00: second. $50.00; third, .'525.00; fourth. $15.00; fifth, $10.00. B. 7. J. Horace McFarland Co.'s prizes. 12 vases, 6 Spencer varieties, 6 Grandifiora varieties. 25 sprays to a vase, with any foliage; first, $1.1.(10: second, $10.00. B. 8. Stumpp & Walter Co.'s prizes. Six vases of Spencer in the following colors: Crimson Spencer, White Spencer, Pink Spencer. Variegated Spencer, Laven- der Spent er. Primrose Spencer : first, $15.00; second. $10.00; third, ,$5.00. Not less than 25 sprays to a vase. Sweet pea foliage maj be used unattached. Amateurs — Section C. These ..lasses are for amateurs who do not employ a gardener regularly, who do their own gardening and who do not sell tlowers. C. "l. Fottler, Fiske, Rawson Co.'s prizes. 20 vases. 20 varieties, 12 sprays tj a vase; first, gold medal; second, silver medal; third, bronze medal. C. 2. 12 vases. 12 varieties, 10 sprays to a vase; first, $12.00; second, .$8.00; third, $4.00. C. 3. 6 vases, 6 varieties. 10 sprays to a vase; first, .$6.00; second, .1:4.00: third, $2.00. u HORTICULTUEE July 13, 1912 0. 4. 3 vases, 3 varieties. 10 sprays to a vase: first. S-t.OO; secduti. .$2.00; tliird, $1.00. C. 5. Henry F. Mlchell Co.'s prizes. 25 spra.vs of Speiifer, assorted colors; first, Mieliell Ijroiize medal; second, *2.00; third. $1.00. C. 16. Vaughan's Seed Store silver medal. 12 vases of Spencer, 12 varieties. 12 spnys to a vase. C. 7. A. T. Stearns Lumber Co."s prizes. Vase of mixed varieties, not less than 50 spra.vs: first. 6 hotlicd sash; second, 4 hot- bed sash ; third, 2 Iiotbed sash. C. 8. .John Lewis Childs' prizes. Vase of mixed varieties, not mure than 25 sprays; first, $5.00; second, .$3.00; third, $2.00. C. 9. .Tos. Brerk & Sons' pr ze. Vas? of mixed Spencer, 50 sprays to the vase; a set of garden tools. C. 10. Arthur T. Boddington's prizes. For the largest collection, not less than 5 nor more than 10 sprays to a vase, all to be correctly named; first. Boddington's silver medal for horticulture; second. Boddin.:;;- ton's bronze medal for horticulture. C. 11 to C 18. For vases. 12'spravs: first, $3.00; second, .$2.00. Colors white, pink, dark pinlc. lavender, salmon, crimson, primrose, any other color, respectively. Commercial Growers — Section D. D. 1. Display of Sweet Peas, arrange- ment to count, to cover not more than 50 square feet; first. Tlios. F. Oalvin's silver HaRUY a. BUNYAIU) Secretary. cup. value $50.00; sei oi;d prize by The Na- tional Sweet Pea Society. $25.0U. D. 2. Vase of 100 sprays Counters Spen- cer; first. The Penn silver cup. value .$.50.00. D. .3. 6 va.ses, 50 sprays to the va.se; first. Boston Cut Flower Co.'s silver cup, value $50.00. Vases to contain the following six colors: White, crimson or srarlet, laven- der, pink, primrose, orange shades. D. 1. 20 vases, 20 varieties. 25 sprays to the vase: first. M, J. Tuohv's silver cup value .$25.00; second by The National Sweet Pea Society. $10.00. D. 5. Fottler. Fiske. Rawson Co.'s prizes. 20 vases. 20 varieties. 25 spravs to a vase; first, gold medal: second, silver medal: third, bronze medal. D. 6. 12 vases. 12 varieties. 25 spravs to a vase: first, offered l>v Henry Coml'ey, a GJit glass bowl, value $10.00; second, offered by The National Sweet Pea Society, .$5.00. D. 7. The Boston Flower Exchange, Inc., prizes. Six vases. .50 spravs to a vase. 6 colors, foliage optional; first, .$25.00; se.ond. $15.00: third. $10.00. D. 8. Boston Co-operative Flower Mar- ket prizes. 6 vases. 25 sprays to a vase, 6 colors; first, $15.00; second, $10.00. D. 0. Thos. .T. Grey Co.'s prize. 3 vases. 50 sprays to a vase. 3 colors ; one genuine Syracuse plow, double or single (optional). D. 10. Henry F. Michell prizes. 3 vases. 50 sprays to a vase, 3 Spencers, white, lavender and pink; first, $5.00; second, $3.00; third. .$2.00. D. 11. Arthur T. Boddington's prizes. For the largest collei'tion. not less than 10 nor more than 25 sprays to a vase, all to he correctly named; first. B'?ddlngton's gold medal for horticulture; second, Bodding- ton's silver medal for horticulture; third, Boddington's bronze medal for ho^rticulture. Vases of 50 Sprays. D. 12. WTiitc. D. 13. Pink. D. 14. Deep rose. D. 15. Lavender. D. 10. Sal- mon or orange. D. 17. Crimson or scarlet. D. IS. Primi-ose. D. 19. Picotee edged. D. 20. Bicolor. D. 21. Striped or mottled. D. 22. Cream. D. 23. Any other color. Prize, $5.00 in each class. Retailers — Section E. E. 1. Basket of sweet peas: Boston Co- operative Flower Market's silver cup, value $25.00; second prize, offered bv The Nation- al Sweet Pea Society, $10.00. E. 2. Mantel decoration (the mantel to be furnished by the exhiliitor): National Sweet Pea Society's silver medal and $25.00; second, bronze medal and $15.00. E. 3. Bridal bouquet. First. $10.00: sec- ond, $0.00. E. i... Hamper. First, $15.00; second, $10.00. E. 5. Corsage. First, $6.00; second, $3.00. E. 6. Centerpiece. Heur.v F. Michell Co.'s silver medal. School Chilidren — Section F. F. 1. F. R. Pierson cup, value $25.00. ' For the best display not to occupy more than 24 square feet, exhibited by any school. F. 2. S. J. Goddard silver cup. For best display by any school in the town Of Framingham, Mass. F. 3. James Wheeler silver cup. For the best display exhibited from any school of Natick, Mass. F. 4. F. E. Palmer silver cup. For the l)est display exhibited by the Brookline, Mass., schools. F. 5. Thomas Roland's silver cup, value .$25.00. For the best display from any school in L.vnn, or Nahant, Mass. The following prizes offered by The Sau- gus Home and School Association for Sau- gus: F. 6. Vase of 50 sprays, assorted colors. First, $2.00; second, $1.00; third, 5 at 50c. F. 7. Vase of assorted colors, 25 sprays to the vase. First, $1.(X»; second, 4 at 50c. F. S. Vase of assorted colors, 25 sprays to a vase. First, $2.00; second, $1.00; third, 4 at 50c. F. 9. Vase, 12 sprays to a vase, assorted colors. First, $1.00; second, 4 at 50c. F. 10. Arthur T. Boddington bronze medal. For the school making the most creditable exhibit. F. 11. Vaughan's Seed Store prizes for cliildren. For the three best vase.s. 3 colors, li> spra.vs to a vase. Children's Book on Gardening, value $3.00. F. 12. Henry F. Michell Co.'s prize. Vase of 6 white sprays (girls only to com- pete). Mehler's Handy Gardener"(Book). F. 13. Henry F. Micliell Co.'s prize. Vase of 6 sprays, pink (Imys only to com- pete). Budding knJfe. Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston prizes. First. $3.00; .second, $2.00: third, $1.M0; fourth. .50c.: fifth. 25c. 14 to 19 vases of 6 sprays, white, light pink, deep pink, lav- ender, crimson, any other color, respective- ly. F. 20. Bouquet. First, $5.00; second, $3.00; third, $2.00. F. 21. Vase of mixed varieties, not more than 25 sprays, open to school children. Offered by The National Sweet Pea Society. First, $10.00; second, $7.00; third, $5.00; fourth. $3.00; fifth. $2.00; sixth, $1.00; sev- enth, .50c. ; eighth. 25c. F. 22— .Toe. Breck & Sons' prize. Vase of mixed Spencer, .50 sprays to the vase. A set of garden tools. F. 23. Jos. Breck & Son' prize. Vase of mixed Spencer. 25 sprays to the vase. fOpen to children only.) Set of garden tools. F. 24. Ttie Garden Magazine Achieve- ment Medal, by Doubleday, Page & Co., to be awai'ded for "the best display made by an.v individual child in any class." Open and Miscellaneous Classes — Section G. G. 1. President William Sim's prize. For the best display in pots, tubs or boxes (open to all). .1!23.00. G. 2. Lunt Moss Co.'s prize. Display, both plants or foliage other than sweet peas admissible. First, a gasoline engine, 1% h. p.. value $100. (Open to all.) G. 3. ('. C. Morse & Co.'s silver cup, value $25.0<.). For the finest collection (open to the seed trade only); second. The Na- tional Sweet Pea Society's silver medal; third. The National Sweet Pea Society's bronze medal. G. 4. Henry A. Dreer prize. Vase of Queen Alexandra Spencer. ^ FirstT W.50; second, $5.00. f\ Ij ' G. 5. Henry A. Dreer prize. \l^se of Blanche Feri-y Spencer. First, $5.00; sec- ond. $3.00. G. 6. Henry A. Dreer prize. Vase ol Ruby Spencer. First, $3.00; second, $2.00. G. 7. Henry A. Dreer prize. Vase of Juanita Spencer. First. .$3.00; second. $2.00. G. 8. Lord & Burubam Co.'s gold medal prize. Display of lOOO sprays grown under glass. G. 9. National Sweet Pea Society's sil- ver medal. For the best collection of sweet pea novelties appearing in 1012. G. 9. National Sweet Pea Society's sil- ver medal will be awarded for the liest collection of sweet pea novelties ai)pearing in 1912 catalogs only. Bronze medal for second best collection. G. 10. The National Sweet Pea Society's silver medal will be awarded for the best col- lection of sweet pea novelties appearing in 1911 catalogs only. The National Sweet Pea Society's bronze medal will l>e award- ed for the second best collection. G. 11. For sweet peas not yet in com- merce. The National Sweet Pea Society's medals and certificates will be awarded in this class if, in the judges' opinion, they supersede existing varieties. S. A. F. & O. H. silver and bronze medals will also be awarded in this class. G. 12. National .Association of Gardeners Egbert Cameron Manager of Exhil>ition. offer, through William Kleinheinz, the As- sociation's silver cup. value $50.(X). for 12 vases in 12 varieties, not less than 2o sprays to the vase. (Open to members of the National Association of Gardeners only.) G. 13. The Gardeners' Cbronicle of America silver cup, value $10.00. For the best arranged vase; fern or other foliage than sweet pea can be used. For the most meritorious exhibit of sw'eet peas, the N. S. P. S. .\.'s gold medal will he awarded. The following firms have also generously contributed toward the general prize fund; William Sim. Sidney Hoffman. H. E. Fiske. Thomas Grey, Joseph Breck & Sons, W. Atlee BuiTjee. .\rthur T. Boddington, P. Welch. W. H. Elliott. Benjamin Hammond, The Aphine Manufacturing Co.. Boston Plate i: Window Glass- Co., Braman, Dow & Co., L. B. Codiliiigton. R. & J. Farquhar & Co.. Thomas Rohiiid. W. J. Stewart. Re- \ere Rubber Co. Massachusetts Horticultural Society's Prizes. Table dei'oi'atioii (open to alli. First. Na- tional Sweet Pea Society's silver medal and $40.(X1; second. The National Sweel Pea Society's bronze medal and $30.(X); third, $20. For vase of not less than 25 sprays, in 16 separate color classes. First. $4.(K>: second, $3.00: third, $2.rists' race. T. A. Mills. H. Crocker, D. Scott. Fat men's race. F. Smith. Greeks' race. Kokonas. Carlates. Fellouris Seedsmen's race. E. Boyhm. S. Dennison, R. J. Irwin. Sack race, .1. Sternberg, Engel King, C. Andrews. Race for wholesalers' employees, M. Nagle. G. .Jacobs, J. Stern- berg. Press bowling. J. H. .Pepper, John Young. .T. Austin Shaw. Ladies' bowling (wives of members). Mrs. Wagenfohr Mrs F. H. Traendly, Mrs. J. A. Manda. Ditto,- open. Miss Buekholtz, Mrs. Gettv, Mrs Gnttman, Mrs. Miller. Gentlemen's bow- ling. Protin. DePorest. Holt. Tottv. Eins- mann, Glass; most strikes. Tottv, Mrs. W. F. Sheridan and Miss O'Mara got the special prize for middle-aged ladies; Mrs F. H. Traeiidly's mother, the prize for oldest lady and Miss Niegel for youngest girl baby; Miss Hession was the f )rtunate one in the drawing for Florentine basket, and P. Einsmann won the trophy for the- largest family present. Chicago Carnation Co. Entertainment. A very attractive program planned for the baseball lovers and their friends was carried out successfully, July 4th, at the Chicago Carnation Company's grounds, Joliet, 111. Fifty were there to take part in or witness the game between the local team and the visi- tors, and though the day was ex- tremely hot the C. C. C. team kept cool heads and defeated the C. C. F. A. boys 13 to 0, the latter having just begun practice. Manager A. T. Pyfer in behalf of the Chicago Carna- tion Company supplemented the pic- nic dinner with hot coffee, lemonade, etc., and the outing was a success in every way. The St. Louis Florist Club picnic will take place at Priesters' Park on Wednesday, July 17th, the trustees, who have the affair in charge, have completed all arrangements for the pleasure of the florists, their families and friends. No expense is attached as the Florist Club stands all that and all florists and employees are invited to come and take part. The four wholesalers and the five local seed houses have offered fine prizes for the games. There -will be good fishing and boating and a fine band of music for the dancers. The Belleville flor- ists will be on hand early and receive the party as they come. Take Belle- ville cars at the Eads Bridge en- trance. Fare, 30 cents for round trip. Most of the retailers and all the wholesalers will close up for a half- day so that their employees can en- joy the outing. At the regular meeting of the Ton- kers (N. Y.) Horticultural Society held in Hollywood Inn on Friday, June 14th, Robert Cochrane exhibited a fine col- lection of sweet peas and gave an in- teresting address regarding his method of growing them. The Peony Show of the New Bedford Horticultural Society on June 18, was a notable success. Among the large contributors were M. H. Walsh, James Garthley, D. F. Roy, W. F. Turner, E. J. Shay lor, Forbes & Keith, J. P. Rooney and other horticultural celebri- iies. 46 HORTICULTUBE July 13, 1912 Obituary. Mrs. Fannie R. Holland. The death is reported of Mrs. Fan- nie R. Holland, of Alexandria, Va., the wife of Mr. Joseph Holland, who formerly worked for the Gude Bros., "Washington, but who recently entered into business for himself. She Is sur- vived, besides her husband, by three rsmall children. Mr. Holland has the ;sympathy of all in his bereavement. Frank W. Foster. Prank W. Foster of the F. W. Fos- ter Mfg. Company on Beverly street, Boston, and for many years con- nected with the steamfitting, heating and ventilating business, died at his 3iome in Melrose, Mass., on July 8, after a month's illness from intestinal trouble. Mr. Foster served as treasurer of the Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston in 1892 and was quite an ac- tive member of that body in its early years. He was sixty years old. ' George M. Roak. George Martin Roak, a well-known Auburn (Me.) florist passed away on July 7th at his home, that city, after a lingering illness of three years. Mr. Roak has been in the florists' busi- ness for many years and is well and favorably known throughout the coun- try. Mr. Roak was born in the city of Auburn and had always lived there. He was 64 years of age and went into business in Auburn in the year of 1874. He is survived by his wife and six daughters, four of whom are mar- ried, and two sons. Mrs. S. Muir. Mrs. S. Muir passed away at her residence, 4104 Prairie Ave., Chicago, July 6th, at an advanced age. For the past three years she had been failing and her death came as a release from suffering. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Muir were both born in Scotland and were among the very first to enter the flor- ist business in Chicago. Their first place was at 33rd St. and S. Park Ave., which they started in the 60's, going to 55th and Centre about ten years later, and in 1SS3 buying the place at 3530 Michigan avenue where with the store at 47th and Grand Blvd. the business ia still continued. Mr. Muir died 15 years ago and two sons and a daughter followed. Mrs. Muir leaves three sons, two of whom carry on the business, and two daughters, one of whom is also in the store. The funeral was July 9th, from the house, and interment was in Oak Forest cemetery. John B. McManus. John B. McManus passed away very suddenly at his home at Forest Hills, Boston, Mass., on the evening of July HYDRANGEAS OTAKSA In Tubs 12" @ $2.00 16" @ $4.00 14" @ $3.00 In Pots, $1.0O each We have about 1500 very handsome plants in tubs in bud and flower. Florists are always welcome visitors to our Nurseries. We are only a few minutes from New York City. Carlton Hill Station is the second stop on Main Line of Krie Railroad. BOBBIIMK Nurserymen and Florists KINS Rutherford, N. J. GHAM RSERIES — JDlEc/LZ^ — W. B. WHITTIER & CO., SOUTH FRAMINGHAM . . MASS. GROWERS OF HIGH GRADE NURSERY STOCK LARGE ASSORTMENT WRITE FDR PRICES lEFIRE ORDERING ELSCWHERE StrawberryPlants Bulbs for Forcing POT GROWTJ. Extra Strong, any quan- tltj, any yarlety. Order early and have yonr plants selected for July dellTery. BEDDING AND NATCBAXIZING. We have made arrangements with the leading growers to have our bnlbs specially se- lected. Write for List and Reserve Your Order P. H. GOODSELL w. e. maynard 200 Broadway, NEW YORK CITY I57'ir9'w';'?tr»t"°a'nt) HARDY NORTHERN GROWN NURSERY STOCK WK GROW EVERYTHING FOR PLANTING THE HOME GROUNDS A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF Trees, Shndis,VBies,Roses and Herbaceous Perennials, Etc., Etc Oar nSiMtTKted and deecriptrre C«talocue for tb« askinc THE BAY STATE NURSERIES, North Abui^ton. Mas*. BULBS and- HARDY PLANTS Contracts made for Seed Growing Send for price list E. S. MILLER, WADING RIVER, N. Y. 3rd, without the slightest premonition, he having been attending to his busi- ness all during the day. He was one of two brothers, both of whom have been connected with the Thomas F. Galvin Corporation, Boston florists, ever since their childhood days. The other brother, James H. McManus, has been foreman and manager for the Thomas F. Galvin Corporation for many years. Mr. McManus was a man of great accomplishments in his calling and was well known to many of the Back Bay residents, his skillful taste in landscape gardening being generally recognized. He will be deeply mourned by his family, consisting of a wife and four children, and by the concern with which he was connected. He was a man of the highest character, beloved by everybody, and leaves a record which is an honor and credit to his name. His funeral took place on Saturday, July 6th, and was attended by all of the members of the staff of the Gal- vin Corporation, Thomas F. Galvin. the principal, and his son coming up from Nantucket to be present. HOLLAND NURSERIES Best Hardy Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Conifers, Clematis, H. P. Roses, Shmbs. and Herba- ceous Plants. P. OTJWERKERK, "l*r■^i,^^!S^s^-"^ Nursery Stock Frolt and Omameiitsl Ttms, Shrabs. ■mall Fmlta, ClcmatU, KrcrsTMas and &••••. Writs for Tr«a» Ust W.&.T SMITH COMPANY. Beneva,N.Y. WM. J. ZARTMANN, President GEO. J. PEARSON, Secy and Treas. FAIRFIELD LANDSCAPE & NURSERIES CD. ENGINEERS, CONTRACTORS AND NURSERYMEN Termioal Building 41st Street and Park Ave. New York Nurseries, Cannon Station, Conn. General Landscape Construction, Road Building, Drainage Systems, Water Supply, Planting. iANitREESFORSATE Large specimeiM. Specially grown tot orsngeries and terraces. 1 00 specimens. Sizes and prices on application. J. H.TROY, New Rochelle,N.Y. In ordering goods please add "I saw it in HORTICULTURE " July 13, 1912 HORTICULTUEE 47 Seed Trade Convention Crop Reports. We tnist that a few remarks touch- ing the recent Seedsmen's Convention at Chicago may not be considered aut of place or out of date. First of all, the attendance was a matter for congratulation as it undoubtedly exceeded any previous convention. The papers read were also as a whole, of unusual interest and importance. The ef- fort to establish a crop reporting bureau as a feature of the National Convention did not seem to meet with much favor and was side-tracked for the present, though it is not unlikely to receive consideration another year. Such crop reports as were read were largely in line with those which have appeared in Horticulture on different occasions within the past two months. Summing up the situation briefly, it may be said that European grown cab- bage will be from 2.5 to 50 per cent, short and the same may be said of turnips, beets and in fact, nearly all biennials. As to crop conditions In this country, it is so well known that the sweet pea crop will be very short, as to make comment on this unneces- sary. Several other California grown items are likely to be on the short list, including carrots, radishes and pos- sibly lettuce, although some shortage in this latter item might not be an un- mixed evil. Onion seed was generally reported as promising a fair crop, and beans, especially Limas. give an ex- cellent promise for a fine crop. Re- ports from Long Island were some- what conflicting, one or two of the growers there reporting crops as prom- ising fairly well, others predicting a decided shortage. Garden Peas. As to garden peas, reports were also more or less conflicting, but the con- census of opinions seemed to be that conditions were vastly more favorable than a year ago at this time, and, while rain is badly needed throughout Michigan and Wisconsin, yet the pros- pects of a crop, while not for a full one, yet are fairly satisfactory, con- sidering the same in connection with the past two or three years. It must of course, be borne in mind by all readers that these figures and opinions are nothing but estimates based on present crop conditions and there is yet abundant time for deterioration, and in some instances, improvement. So far as the pea crop is concerned, it is very unsafe to give figures as to the probable yield until the crop is prac- tically in the bag. Garden Beans. Conditions affecting the general line of garden beans are about the same as in our last report, although the out- look, perhaps, is somewhat improved during the past two weeks. Beans were planted late and will suffer from that handicap and will require a warm late autumn to insure a crop. The foregoing seems to be the best summary of crop conditions which we can furnish at this time, and we hope that as the season progresses, we shall be able to give a more hopeful and satisfactory outcome than now seems possible. Charles N. Page. Charles N. Page, president-elect of the American Seed Trade Association, was born in Clyde, Ohio. May 29, 1860 He moved with his parents to Omaha, Neb., in 1868, and thence to Des Moines, la., in 1876, where he entered the employ of S. L. Fuller & Co.. seeds- men. The name of the firm was later changed to C. W. Dorr & Co. In 1886, he secured a controlling interest and changed the name to the Iowa Seed Co.. under which name it has been conducted ever since. For about five years, he was editor of a monthly pub- lication called "The Western Garden and Poultry Journal." which became quite prominent, but owing to the seed business growing so rapidly, he was Charles N. Page obliged to dispose of the publication. He is also the author of quite a num- ber of books which have had extended circulation, some of them reaching the 16th edition. He has been prominent in the trade. serving as president of the American Seed Trade Association once before, the Society of Iowa Florists, and for five years of the Iowa Seed Dealers' Association. Seed Trade Notes. Jerome B. Rice, Jr., has been made President of the Jerome B. Rice Seed Co., to succeed his late lamented father. While the young Mr. Rice has not been very actively identified with the business, it is confidently believed by his many friends that he will make good as his father's successor. Those with whom we have talked are very sanguine that the young man has re- serve force and ability which will be plainly made manifest in the near future. We have heard several times from those familiar with the facts, of his unvarying devotion to his father and it may be generally taken for granted that a loyal devoted son will generally make an efficient business man after he has had the necessary experience. Horseshoe Brand LilyBulbs Prices for Cold Storage Bnlbi, t.e.k. New York. OIOANT£CU. 8/10 In. at 125.00 per case of 250 bnlba. 10/11 In. at 22.50 per ca»e of 100 bulbs. 11/12111. at 22.00 per case of 130 balbs. 11/13 Id. at 22.00 per case of 120 balbs. No other sizes for sale. Prices for fresh bulbs — fall dellTery, 191*. OIOAMTECM. Case Per Per Per Size. Contents. Case. 1,000. 10,00>e celebrated English blllLRInCIl OLlU strain. $9 per lOOO niyOV CrCB home-grown. finest giant r Alio I OLCD, strain. $5 per ez. Send for Catalogue. S. S. SIUDELSKY & CO. 1218 Betz Bids. Phttaftolphto. July 13, 1912 H 0 E T I C U L T TJ E E 49 i « c » 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 ; 2 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 COLD STORAGE LILIES PLANTED NOW WILL BLOOM IN OCTOBER Just when good flowers are scarce and in consequence they bring- the best returns. LILIUM GIGANTEUM Per Case 8 ineh (350 bull>s to case) jjt21 oo 9 inch (S.50 biilli-; to case) ]!!..!!!!.!!!!!!!! 2o!oo 10 inch CiOO bulh*. to case) 2l!oO 6 to 1 to 1000 $60.00 80.00 100.00 No orders oan be filled for less than a full case. Our latest Wholesale Catalogue of Bulbs, Seeds and Florists Supplies, free upon request HENRY F.MICHELLCO.,^'|.'r,''^'Phila.,Pa. SCOTCH SOOT Imported For slugs and other parasites 112 lb. Bag, $3.00 WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, 42 Ve»ey St., New York XX Retarded Berlin (Cold Storacel LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS In Boxes 250 $4.50 500 $8.50 1000 $16.00 ^A^EEBEF« & DON He^d Merchants and Grewers, 114 Chambers Street. Xew T»rk City. Oklahoma Seed Growers Ce. Contract Growers of Watermelon and Muskmelon Seeds for the Wholesale Trade only Enid - - Oklahoma FLOWER SEEDS For Early Sowing Price Liu jor the Asking The W. W. Barnard Co. 231-235 W. Madison St., CHICAGO VEGETABLE PLANTS CABBAGE. Wakefield, Succession, All Head, Early and Late Drumhead, Early Summer, Winnlgstadt, Sure- head, etc., at $1.00 per 1000; 10,000 and over 85 cts. per 1000. CASH WITH ORDER R. VINCENT, Ir. & SONS CO., WHITE MARSH, MD. I Vick Quality Seeds, | Plants, Bulbs ASK FOR ' Wholesale Catalogue ' JAMES VICK'S SONS, Seedsmerk R.OCHESTER. N. Y. TOMATO SEED BEST STOCKS. A1.I. TABOms. The Haven Seed Co. Graneri far Wheleaal* Tmd* ealy. SANTA ANA, CAUFORMA. PRINTING -Tr-mW ■at* and PvaMm •li<»14_r(« thalr ^rlat- iBC done kr a^wlalUta. Write for filcH te TKB RKX CO., ■vrickwc. P». In ordering goods please add "I saw it in HORTICULTURE." Asparagus Plumosus Nanus New crop seed expected In a week or so. Elephant's Ears, CCaladium esculentum) Good bulbs, 7-9 inches circum- ference.. $2.50 per 100. Cash with order. Only a few left. Longjfiorums, Muitiflorums, Gigan- teums, and Lily of the Valley Pips in cold storage. Write For Prices J. M. THORBURN & CO. 83 Barclay Str»»t, - NEW YORK J. C. Robinson Seei Co. "Waterloo, Neb. RocHy Ford. Colo. Contract growers of Cucumber, Can- taloupe, Watermelon, Squash aad Pumpkin Seed; Sugar, Flint and Field Seed Corns. J. BOLGIANO & SON WHOLESALE FIELD AND GARDEN SEEDS Established 1818 Write For Our Loiv Prices LIGHT, PRATT and ELLICOTT STS. BALTIMORE, MD. CHOICE SEEDS FOR PRESENT PLANTING Stocks, Asters, Cbiaese Primulas, &c. THOMAS J. GREY CO. 32 Soutb Market Street, Boston, Mass. 50 HORTICULTUEE July 13, 1912 Seed Trade The Bourne Bill. The following copy of a letter sent to Senator Penrose, by W. Atlee Bur- pee, on July 9th, speaks for itself. Seedsmen and catalogue trade men generally will find in it much food for thought: Hororable Boies Penrose. V. S. Senate, Washington, D. C. ,, , . v Dear Sir:— Having been called home oy wire from Calitornia I could not remain as intended in Chicago for the Annual Meeting of the American Seed Trade Association then about to convene. Calling to pay my respects to the president, Mr. Leonard Vaughan, you may imagine my surprise (and disgust) when he handed me a copy of the enclosed circular. It seemed almost impossible to believe that the Senate Committee on Post Offices and Post Roads, of which you were so long the able chairman, could even eenously consider such a measure as the Bourne Bill (S 6850). Even its author, the Hon- orable Jonathan Bourne, Jr., of Oregon, surely must admit upon second thought that it is little short of the ridiculous to make a rate of 12 cents for 7 ozs. of third or fourth class matter when the same weight of first class mail at full letter postage would cost only 14 cents. Such legislation would seem almost to justify the thought of extreme radicals that this is not a "Government of the peo- ple, by the people, or for the people." The passage of this Bourne Bill would mean practically the rnin of the business to which I have devoted thirty-six years of strenuous work. It would spell ruin also (or necessitate complete reconstruction) of thousands of others in the seed and book business, as well as to houses in many other lines who now depend upon the mail to distribute catalogs as their "Silent Salesman." The injury to lithographic, printing and allied trades would also be in- calculable. The first edition of our retail catalog in December each year is more than four hundred thousand copies. These, weighing 8 ozs. each, are now conveniently mailed and routed direct from The Burpee build- ings without trouble or labor to the Phila- delphia post office, the wrapper containing each catalog bearing the indicia 4c. Paid. Philadelphia, Pa. Permit No. 6. With stamps affixed this catalog is mailed also all over the world,~at the same rate of 8 ozs. for 4 cents. Now, by Senator Bourne's so-called "Parcels Post Bill" the cost of postage upon a large percentage of the issue would be trebled. — 12 cents In- stead of 4 cents. Is there any reason for the United States wanting to charge three times the rate recognized and long estab- lished as fair by every civilized nation, — on b5 SNOWFLAKE. Pure white ; immense flower ^5 ^'VJ'9^'*- Giant brilliant dark red, with five "black blotches ; unique 05 Collection of the above 10 varieties, one packet each, for $2.00 BODDINGTON'S GIANT PANSIES TO COLOR. Named Varieties IMixed For our customers who desire special shades in Pansies we have pleasure in offering the following- ^'S,*'^,?^,'"^^''- ,'''''1'.°"' •'"">'•<■«• Spotted Shades, Striped and Mottled, Dark Shades. Blue Shades. Bronze Shades, Bed and Brown Shades, trade pkt. 23 cts., ".^ oz, .$1.00, % oz •M.iO. oz. $0.00. i ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON, Seedsman/^^NK: '' nMnMnMnMnMnMflMflMnMnMnMaMnMnMnMDirtJMPMrfw- n H D m u m n m Me.— Descriptive list of Herbaceous Peonies. This is a judicious selection of the most desirable sorts in the respective classes. V. Lemoine & Son, Nancy, France, have sent out a sheet with picture and description of their new double yellow- Tree Peony La Lorraine— the result of a cross between P. lutea and P. Moutan. The price of plants is $40 each! Union Nurseries, Oudenbosch. Hol- land.—Wholesale Catalogue for 1912- 1913. A business-like catalogue, illus- n H n M n H n ■ n n M n m 0 H n M n M n m trated and giving cable code for every- thing listed. McHutchison & Co., New York, are sole American agents for this concern. Peter Henderson & Co.. New York. — Mid-summer Catalogue for 1912. Cover illustrations of New Pall-Fruit- ing Strawberry Americus on front and Strawberries Great Ruby, Glen Mary, E.xcelsior. Success, Commonwealth and Gandy on back. Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J.— Classified and Descriptive List of Or- chids. This catalogue, issued by this well-know^n firm of orchid specialists, is finely illustrated and the covers show beautiful portraits in colors of Vanda teres and Vanda Sanderiana. Yokohama Nursery Co., Yokohama, Japan— 1912-1913 Descriptive List of Bulbs, Plants and Seeds. Wistarias form an appropriate cover illustration for this interesting oriental publica- tion. There are plenty of pictures, several of which are in colors and the list comprehensively covers the cate- gory of Japan specialties in seeds, bulbs, plants and trees. »-2 HORTICULTUKE July 13, 1912 Florists' Telegraph Delivery (Retailers' Section— S. A. F. & O. H.) .unt«. 20 per cent. Provision for enaranteed accounts. """li" »."""■" -j:-~«™^ll« Inrf IRWIN BERTERMANN, Secretary, 241 Massachusetts Ave., IndianapoHsJnd Mutual discouots. 20 per cent Write for par tlcular.'! to J. A. VALENTINE. Denver, President. W. J. PALMER, Buffalo, VIce-Preeldent. W. I,. BOCK, Kansas City, Treasurer. OTHER DIRECTORS: Ernest Wlenhoeber, Philip Breltmey^r, A. B. Cartledge, W. F. Gude, George Asmiu, Fred H. Melnhardt. JOHN BREITMEYER'S Cor. Miami and Qratlot Aves. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs . . . Higli 6ride Cut Bisoms Wo com an MicUcaa points amd good saotioa* of OUo„ ImHana and CaaaHa WILLIAIVI J. SiVIYTH Cor. Michigan Ave. and Slst St„ CHICAGO, ILL. (Member riorlsts" Telegrrapii Delivery Asso.) We ship to all points in Illinois and Iowa. Phones : Aldini BSO. Aldine 881. Aldine 882. SAMUEL MURRAY Kansas City, Mo. 913 Grand Ave. MambcT of tlie Florist.' Telegraph Deliverr Al Mrs Given Prempt and Canfd AttNliN The Park Floral Go. J. A. VALENTINE Pre*. Mambar Florists' Telerraph DellTary DENVER, COLORADO WILLIAM L. ROCK FLOWER COa ■«»•»■ City, Mo. wlU rarafuUy aiectit* ord«ri for Kaniu CltT aad >a7 towa la lUaaearl or Kaaaaa. George M. Stumpp 761 Fifth Ave., Cor. E 58tti St. NEW YORK CITY W. J. Palmer & Son 3M iStr*^ Bvffalo, N. Y. MfiBbirsFiirists'TcltpMiiAssii. THE HOME OF FLOWERS" The largest cut flower stora In America. Orders for the TWIN CITrss and for all Northwestern pclnta given prompt at- tention. HOLM & OLSON, incorporated ST. PAUL, MINN. Of Interest to Retail Florists Philadelphia, Pa.— Herbert Steiii- metz has closed Uis store at 64 North Eighth street. Grand Forks, N. D.— The Wickler Floral Co.. is now located at 420 De Mers avenue. Buffalo, N. Y.— The J. H. Rehstock Co. have given up their store 501 Elm- wood avenue. Monessen, Pa.— The business o£ Earl A. Lutes has been purchased by Charles Crall. I STEAMER DEPARTURES ^j * Allan. I t Parisian, Boston-Glasgow. .. .July I'.l & American. ® M New York, N. Y.-S"liampton..July 20 M^ Ip St. Paul, N. Y.-S'liauipti'D July 27 R, ^ Atlantic Transport g; ^ Miuneapolis, N. Y. -Loudon. . .July 20 Jb ^ Minnetonka, N. Y. -London. . .July 2i K, \ Cunard. ^ S Campania, N. Y. -Liverpool. ...July 17 gj ?■ Laoonia, Boston-Liverpool... .July 2.J ;;J^ ^ Jiauretania, N. Y. -Liverpool.. July 24 ,1) io Hamburg-American. K W Pres Lincoln, N. Y.-Hamb'g. July IS ^ S! Cleveland, X. Y.-Hamburg.. . . July 2d S^ S) Holland-America. ^ S New Am't'dam, N. Y.-R't'd'm. July 16 Aj Jj Noordam, N. y. -Rotterdam... July 2.3 A| S Leyland. SI rS Devonian, Boston-Liverpool. .July 20 p>.i ffi Winitredian, Boston-Liverp'l.July 20 North German Lloyd. Kronp. Willielm, X. Y.-B'm'n. July 16 K Wllhelm II, N. Y.-Bremen. July 23 Koenigin Luise, N. Y.-B'm'n. July 25 Red Star. ^j. Krnonlaurl. N. Y. -Antwerp. . .July 20 S< Finland, N. Y. -Antwerp July 27 % White Star. & Cymric, Boston-Liverpool July 16 Jb Celtic, N. Y. -Liverpool July 18 ^ Oceanic. N. Y. -Southampton. .July 20 .\ .,, Arabic, Boston-Liverpool July 30 R^ Findlay, O.— J. Waaland & Co., 123 Front street, will hereafter be known as Waaland & Palmer, George A. Palmer having bought the interest of E. R. Sackett. NEW FLOWER STORES. Marietta, O.— The Marietta Floral Co. is now located in the Cole building on Front street. New York, N. Y. — James Coyle, wholesale florist, has taken the store at 101 West Twenty-eighth street. Seattle, Wash.— H. A. Crouch, Sec- ond avenue. ALEX. MeCONNELL 571 FIFTH AVENUE NEW YORK CITY Telegraphic orders forwarded ta aay part of tie United States. Canada, and all principal cities of Europe. Order* transferred or Intrusted by tUa trade t» our selection for delivery on steamships or elsewhere receive special attention. Cost of Cabling Foreign Deliveries Must he Prepaid. Teleplim Calls, 487 aid 488 Murray HSI Cable Addrc, ALEXCONNELL DAVID CLARKE'S SONS Ddim order, freoi any p«« o< Ihe ootiairT ta New York City Or OUT-QOINQ STEAHBRS Write or telegra{>h 2139^2141 Broadway, New York Telephone I5S.-X3S3 Colomboa YOUNG & NUBENT 42 West 28 SI, NEW YORK "FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH " BROOKLYN NEW TOBK 3 & 5 Green Avt T«l. 6800 Protpect THE ROSERY 76 MAIDEN LANE A.L.BAIMY, N. Y. FLOWEK DEUVERIES FOR ALBANY AND vicwrrY ALBANY. N. Y. Rowers or Design Wofffc DCUVERED IN ALBANY AND VKaWTY ^^ ON TELEGRAPHIC ORDER 11 NORTH PEARL ST.. MBMY.JLY Estab. 1877 LEADING FLORIST Amsterdam. N.Y. Sciienectady. N. Y. EttaUiMhed 1874. FLORIST N. E. Car. 44 St. & MaJisan AreaM, N. T. City (Meml>« Florist!' Telegraph DeiiTcry Aj»a.) Floaren thipped on all Steameim. Special CocreMoa- imtM ia all the large citiei al Europe aad Lhe KiW Celaaias. T«U«»mph aaj CahU ««Mr«a». Dardagjp ^^T:dUISVILLE, KY. ^ JACOB SCHULZ, SSO South Foortli Ave. iri.Ha*a- »iU»i»»fc ^m^i^r. July 13, 1912 HORTICULTURE 53 NBW ENQLANO FLOWER DELIVERIES Seikd lower ordftrc for ditetrj ia Bfstea ftsd all New Englaad potoM lo THOS. F. GALVIN 124 Trcmont St.. Boston TRANSFER Your orders for flower or plant deUv- •rf in Eaatem New England to JULIUS A. ZINN 1 Park St., Boston BOSTON'S BEST In Quality and Dosl^i Can be relied npon when you traas'er faui retmil orders to EDWARD MACMULKIN 1»4 BoyUtoa Street, Boston CARBONE Mnnber Floriat*' Tel«ST»ph Ti^iiwmrj 342 Boylston SL, Boston T*iM, Qarden Furniture, Art Goo4« amd New Deilgni In Tuseanr Bnaketi for Fl«rlits' Dae, In Wholeaale Departm«»t. H. F. A. Lange W^ORCESTER., MASS. D*Ur«ra to all PelaU !■ New Dactead. 1M,SW Maar* ttit tt ftaaa. FOR NEWPORT Narraganaett Pier and All Other Rhode laland Pointa Transfer Your Orders to GIBSON BROTHERS 3S WASHINGTON SQUARE, ■ - ■ NEWPORT. R. L Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avonuo, N. Kocboler Phone 506. LoDg Dist. Bell Phone aiSg Members Florists Telegraph Delivery THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, CLEVELANI) Euclid Avonuo The Far-Famed Flowers of TORONTO OeilTered on mall or talacrapk order far ■■7 aceaslOB. la any part or taa Dwilalon. JOHN H. DUNLOP 99 Yongo St., - • Toronto, Ont. WELLESLEY COLLEGE Dana Hall, Walnut Hill and Rockridge Hall Schools. TAILBY, Wellesley, Mass. Tel. Wellesley 44-1 and 2. Nlsht 44-S. Of Interest to Retail Horists BOSTON, MASS. by "FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH." Leading Retail Florists Listed Towns for Ready Reference. Albany, N. Y.— H. G. Eyres, H N. Pearl St. Albany, N. Y.— The Kosary, 76 Maiden Lane. Amsterdam, N. Y. — John C. Hatcher. Boston— Thos. F. Galvin, 124 Tremont St. Boston — Edw. MacMuIkln, 194 Boylston St. Boston— Penn, the Florist, 37-43 Brom- field St. Boston — Julius A. Zlnn, 1 Park St. Boston— Philip L. Carbone, 342 Boylston St. Brooklyn, N. Y.— Robert G. Wilson, Ful- ton St. and Greene Ave. Buffalo, N. Y.— Palmer's, 304 Main St. Chicago — William J. Smyth, Michigan Ave. and 31st St. Chicago — A. Lange, 25 E. Madison St. Cleveland, O.— J. M. Gasser Co., Euclid Ave. Denver, Col.— Park Floral Co., 1W3 B'way. Detroit, Mich. — J. Breltmeyer's Sons, Miami and Gratiot Aves. Kansas City, Mo.— Samuel Murray, 912 (irand Ave. Kansas City, Mo. — Wm. L. Rock Flower Co., 1116 Walnut St. Indianapolis. Ind. — Florists' Telegraph Deliveries, 2-11 Massachusetts Ave. Louisville, Ky.— Jacob Schulz, 550 South Fourth Ave Newport, R. I. — Gibson Bros., 36 Wash- ington Sq. New Y'ork — George M. Stumpp, 761 Fifth Ave., cor. E. 58th St. New York— David Clarke's Sons, 2139- 2141 Broadway. New York— Alex, McConnell, 611 6th Ave. New' Y'ork — Young & Nugent, 42 W. 28th. New York- Dards, N. E. cor. 44th St. and Madison Ave. Providence, R. I. — T. J. Johnston & Co., 171 Weybosset St. Rochester, N. Y.— Salter Bros., 38 Main St., West. Rochester, N. Y.— J. B. Keller & Sons, 23 Clinton Ave., N. St. Paul— Holm & Olson, Inc. Toronto, Can. — J. H. Dunlop, 98 Yonge St. Washington, D. C— Gude Bros., 1214 F. St. Wellesley, Mass.— Tailby. Worcester, Mass. — H. F. A. Lange. PERSONAL. W. G. Perrine is now superintendent of the botanical gardens of the State University at Berkeley, Calif. James Souden, formerly of Minne- apolis, has accepted a position with John J. DeBorius, Duluth, Minn. George F. Grennor, formerly of Jack- sonville, Florida, is now employed by the Aberdeen Floral Co., Aberdeen, Miss. B. P. Critchell of Cincinnati sus- tained a sprained arm when he slipped and fell down the porch steps at his home on Sunday. G. E. Puller is now associated with his father, G. L. Fuller, florist, Monson, Mass., having given up his position with the Somerset Woolen Co. Donald MacRae, formerly with W. A. Riggs. Auburndale, Mass., is now employed at Brackenside, the Hugo R. Johnstone estate, in Hamilton, Mass. Percy W. Richter, formerly sales- man for E. G. Asmus & Son, is now employed by Philip F. Kessler, 55 West 26th street, New York. Percy is a good salesman and popular. A characteristic postal card re- ceived from Harry Bayersdorfer lo- "Pmn. The TMeffrnph Plorlat" Member of Florlata' Telegraph DallverT 37 - 43 BROM FIELD STREET WASfiHKGTOW, D. C. QUDE'5 Member riorlats* T«l*fn»k DelWery. GUDE 8R0S. CO FLORISTS <2I4 F. ST.,N.W. wAS«t..&TON. D-C Chicago. A. LANGE, 25 E. MADISON ST. Flower Deliveries In ROCHESTER,N.Y. 28 MAIN STREET, WEST. PROVIDENCE, R. I. HdiH T. J. JOHNSTON & CO. Riw EiilHd PoliiU 171 Wqliosstt SInet, Prg«itfnci cates that observant traveler as at the Grand Hotel Frankfurter Hof, Frankfurt, Germany, right in the midst of the novelty sources and bent on securing some great things for the benefit of the American florist trade. H. C. Irish has severed his connec- tion with the Missouri (Shaw's) Bo- tanical Garden after serving as super- intendent and horticulturist for eight- een years. Henceforth he will be as- sociated as landscape architect, with Henry C. Muskopf and open a new suite of offices under the title of Mus- kopf & Irish Company, with offices at 709-711 Title Guaranty Building, St. Louis. Boston visitors: Maurice Fuld, of H. F. Michell Co., Philadelphia, Pa.; Wm. Lumsden, N. H. Agricultural Col- lege, Durham, N. H. Cincinnati callers — W. C. Nolan, formerh- of this city and now with Herras' Floral Co., Portsmouth. C, and Arthur Harbison, Harrodsburg, Ky. At the annual meeting of the Cin- cinnati Florists' Society Gus Adrian was re-elected president, James Allen vice-president, Alex Ostendarp, secre- tary, Ed. Forter, treasurer, and A. C. Heckman. Jr., trustee. Papers con- cerning publicity in the various lines of the florist business were given by O. W. Hoffmeister, A. C. Heckman, Jr., Hubert Greensmith and Ed. Schu- mann. Memorial resolutions for W. R. Smith were adopted. After the meeting members sat down to refresh- ments. 51 HORTICULTURE July 13, 1912 SUCCESSFUL FLORISTS all over the country are nslng McCray Refrigerators. The circulation of air is so strong and steady that there can be no stagnation or dampness, so that your stock will always be fresh and fragrant. Furthermore the saving In Ice will more than pay for the cost. McCray Refrigerators will lend attractiveness to your shop. Beautifully made and finished, they are lined with white enamel, opal glass, tile, mirrors or marble, as you desire. Write today for our catalog No. 72 which will give you ideas how to add to the attractiveness of your establishment. McCRAY REFRIGERATOR CO. 55 waCashTve. 353 Lake St.. Kendallville. Ind. .^frw^Y «n?Tt. CHICAGO NOTES. Convention Activities. All the florists' mail now going out bear the blue and white convention sticker. Committee meetings aie al- most a daily occurrence and the final details of the S. A. P. Annual Con- vention August 20-23 in Chicago, are Hearing completion. Geo, Asmus says the souvenir album is ready for the printer and is the finest ever sent out by the S. A. P. The advertisers have responded heartily. Secretary of the S. A. P., .John Young, is expected here this M'eek and with his coming the convention will seem fairly begun. About 90 per cent, of the space in the large hall is now sold to those who appreciate the value of advertising. Ravinia Park has been secured for the convention's Entertainment Day. Ravinia Park, which is called Chi- cago's "Summer Music Capital," is on the beautiful north shore, 21 miles from Chicago and is the "Dream come true" of Walter Damrosch, being one of the most charming places in the world, and the music, the scenery and the tables of good things all together promise a real treat which Chicago gladly offers its guests at convention time. Trade Notes. John Zeck broke ground this week for his new houses in Oak Park, not an extension range but of good size for the valuable ground they occupy. N. Monsen, 1500 W. Huron St., will open a new store at 3310 Fulleiton Ave. Mr. Monsen is a young florist, old in the business, having begun in Norway at the age of 12, later going to Germany and then to America where close application to business has won success. He will operate both stores. Ganger & Gormley took a ten year lease Wednesday, at 412 S. Michigan Ave., in the Fine Arts Building. This is one of the choice locations in the city and has a window 14 x 12 ft. ad- joining the main entrance. Mr. Ganger has still a five year lease on the store at 187 N. State St. and has not yet decided what to do with it. He has always attended strictly to business and his advance is a natural result. At the annual meeting of the Chi- cago Flower Grower's Association the resignations of Joseph Schoos and F. Mier from the Board of Directors were accepted, and Fred Schramm of Ar- lington Heights and Fred Stielow of Niles Center, were elected to fill the vacancies. Fred Schramm is a well known successful grower of carnations and peonies, and Fred Stielow has just completed a new range of mod- ern houses devoted to roses and both will be valuable members of the Board. Personal, The two bridegrooms C. L. Wash- burn and Prank Johnson are back and i-eceiving congratulations. Miss Anna Wickstrom, who has pre- sided over the store of Otto F. Larson, 63rd St. and Ashland Ave., will here- after reign over the heart and home of the proprietor instead. The wedding took place June 29th. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Munzing are in Iowa with relatives. — Miss White of Samuelson's is vacationing. — Prom Winterson's, Adolph Benesch is in Texas; from J. B. Deamud's, Ernest Farley is in Indianapolis, Ind., visit- ing his home folks and Joe Einwich of Bassett & Washburn's is away to rest. NEW YORK NOTES. The Stumpp & Walter Go. antici- pate putting up a large display of sweet peas at the Boston show and will be represented by William Sper- ling. Alexander B. Scott, with Mrs. Scott, were passengers with Hugh Dickson on the Columbia, Mr. Scott making the trip in order to take stock of the seedlings on Messrs. Dickson's rose nurseries. The effects of the continued dry spell are visible on all sides, and vegetation is sorely in need of rain. Much of the stock planted this spring will suffer severely unless we soon get a change. An added attraction in the grounds of the Brighton Beach Hotel is a cen- tury plant now coming into bloom. This specimen is being displayed by Condon of Brooklyn, and is attracting the attention of the many thousands of visitors to this popular rendezvous by the sea. Heiu's Sons, Halstenbek, ffermany, is here this week. He reports heavy sales and good prospects for fall. Owing to the exceptional shortage in crop which we are facing this sea- son, bulk orders will, he thinks, be cut to 20 per cent, a serious outlook. The town of Freeport, L. I., is con- templating among other improve- ments the construction of a public park. This is a step in the right di- rection and indicates a general public trend in the betterment and beautifi- cation of small towns as well as large. A public interest in landscape im- provement and horticulture in general is a "bright sign of the times." McHutchison & Co. report the best season in their history of raiHa, which is a big item with this firm. Their stock at present is between 400 and 500 bales. Their staff at the tem- porary premises in Greenwich street are having a busy time just now ship- ping ferns in flats. James McHutch- ison sails for Europe on the 13th inst. on the George Washington, his "compagnon de voyage" being Thomas B. Meehan. Otto Heinecken, representing J. Hugh Dickson returned to Europe aboard the Anchor Liner, Columbia, on the 6th inst. In the course of a little chat with Mr. Dickson before his departure, he expressed the great pleasure and enjoyment he had de- rived from his visit to this country, where he is now so well known among all classes of the horticultural world. The automobile part of the trip out West was made in stages of about 80 to 100 miles per day — the enjoyment of which was none the less enhanced by ideal weather conditions, and It was only at San Jose that excessive heat was experienced where they reg- istered 103. He was great in his praise of Messrs. Burpee's sweet pea ranch at Lompoc where, he remarked, Ed- win Lonsdale was doing grand work. There were many beautiful novelties on view, but the one that appealed to him most was a lovely primrose Spen- cer, which at present goes under the name of Floradale Fairy. It is a gen- uine primrose throughout with stand- ards perfectly fringed, and, says Mr. Dickson, "is the last thing in sweet peas." July 13, 1912 HORTICULTUEE 55 SWEET PEA HEADQUARTERS COPLEY SQUARE HOTEL Huntington Ave., Exeter and Blagden Streets BOSTON, MASS. Convenient to the Exhibition Hall, Congenial and Home- like. Rooms without bath, $1.50 per day up. With bath, $2.00 per day up. jBk.r^os ^A/lHlP^l_ EUROPEAN PLAN. •ropri^-t^r. PHILADELPHIA NOTES. David Adam of Dreer's moved his family from Jersey City to West Philadelphia on the 6th inst. Charles E. Meehan and a number of other Philadelphia florists and near florists went to Lancaster on the 11th inst. to take part in the annual outing of the Lancaster brethren. A full ac- count of this event will appear next week. Arctotis grandis is the name of the new lavender daisy referred to in this week's market notes. It has petalage very much in form of the African orange daisy. The eye, which is dark also, is much larger than in Dimor- photheca aurantiaca. This item is be- ing grown by John Savage, Gwynedd Valley. Has got length, stems and is entirely different from the Arctotis breviscapa, 'the yellow annual sort familiar to most of us. There are horses for sale at Nies- sen's. Pretty good horses too — for the shape they are in. Arthur says they have a record, but declines to give figures. Says their records are at least as good as mine. One's named "Bessie," the other "Ready Money." One's blue — the other gray. The reas- on for the passing of these good and faithful friends — with their wagons and harness — is the recent advent of another autocar for the delivery serv- ice. Who will be patriotic? Who will fire the first shot? Shall it be the blue or the gray? Start the bidding, gentlemen. Raymond Brunswick, a nephew of Bernard Eschner, has joined the forces of M. Rice & Co. He will be thorough- ly ground in the elementaries of the business, and if all goes well, we may hope to see in a few years this young man taking his place as one of the factors in this great establishment — the personnel of which holds its place entirely from merit and not from fa- vor. No other policy could have placed this firm in the commanding position it now occupies. It has a fine, well- drilled army of splendid workers, each in his proper place and all pulling to- gether for the glory and profit of "The House of Rice." Visitors: John Miesem, Elmhurst, N. Y.; P. O. Tuemmler, Brooklyn. N, Y.; Myron Heller, New Castle, Ind.; Fred H. Lemon, Richmond, Ind.; C. B. Coe, D. M. Ferry & Co.' Detroit, Mich.; W. B. Hibbard, Durham Flo- ral Nurseries, Durham, N. C; Mrs. G. G. Goldback. Lancaster, Pa.; Jno. D. Lewis, Lewis Bros., Wilmington. DeJ. Antoine Leuthy, Boston, Mass. POLYPODIUM MANDAIANUM. m /^^ K %■ " ■ flS L,..- ..-^fe -^ 1 Hi^n^^S 1 ^^^p u ^HLj^ .^lL9>U^^Ik^ '"" HS S^BJHSpSw'. <"v ' jHl •'v3^H^l^ll^L.^>\Vt» ; ~ nHK t^Bm^K^^E/m^ ^ i ^^ESmS\- ^ Jfj.« I^K^^ j^H^^^HWJci^.;"'' ' 1 Wm^^m^, B^^ !&b'<^^J^MI^ . , i.. ^BEpEpI* ^^^vk^ 1 m^ffm f-X HH% ^$<^^|^^''-^^>^ ^1 ^P^^^f^ •ii.-l »^^^^^^^*''"^^^fe' Wkt 1 ^B jB K^'^^^^^mHh 1 t^M Fifteen feet high made of cut frouds cut on the 5th of May at South Orange and kept out of water and staged on the 22nd of May at the Great Show In Loudon. LOOKING AFTER DETAIL. Every man that's living has some aim. Whether it's high, or low, or sporty^ just the same; Desire to live and gather up the gold. As our fathers used to do in times of old. Lots of us are chasing after whales. Lots of us believe in grand old tales; Few of us can catch the little sprat With one swoop in a fedora hat. Many are the misdeeds that prevail By not looking after small detail; When you have a purpose, to be sure. Looking after small detail is cure. Kveryone can think, and think it twice. Not a one can think, no matter if he's wise. Three things at once, and elTorts spent Are lost divided on three different scent. Now, while I'm at the subject, let me tell If anything needs doing, do it well — Do it with a will, and to be sure. Looking after detail is the surest cure. —A. JABLONSKY. WASHINGTON NOTES. Miss Margaret Boyle, of the Centre Market, is now able to attend the market and stay throughout the en- tire day. Miss Boyle has had quite a siege of it, being ill for nearly two months. Frank L. Schultz has removed his stock from stall 292 to stall 295, Cen- tre Market. At the latter number he has erected a fine new sanitary tile stand which is very attractive and far superior to the old style stalls of wood. The delay of Congress in passing the ■ Agricultural Department appro- priation bill may result in the failure of the Secretary to obtain seeds for the annual distribution by the Depart- ment. Last year 900 tons of seeds were disposed of and the applications for free seeds that are being received would make it appear as though an equal amount would be required this year. Samuel Everitt is spending his va- cation in Centreville, Md., the home of his parents. Walter Hawley leaves for New York and Boston, to be gone about four weeks. Both these young gentlemen are employees of the Gude Bros. Company. O. A. C. Oehmler will spend a part of this month and all of August with his family at his summer home at Colonial Beach, Va. Quite a number of florists who have their houses in the Anacostia district are interested in the fight being waged by the Anacostia Citizens' Association for a free express delivery system in that section. All express and freight shipments consigned to them are billed only as far as Washington proper and in order to get them to Anacostia, the con.signee is called upon to pay an additional cartage fee. Other sections of the District of Columbia now enjoy a free delivery service and the citizens of Anacostia have taken the matter up with the Interstate Commerce Committee. A GOOD EXHIBITION FLOWER HOLDER. The new flower vase which is ad- vertised elsewhere in this paper by Messrs. Farquhar is well worth exami- nation by all who are in any way in- terested in the proper displaying of cut flowers on the exhibition table. We understand that the Massachu- setts Horticultural Society has pur- chased three gross of these vases and some of them may be seen in use at the sweet pea show this week. The metal bottom gives the stability re- quired in so tall a holder and the little device for holding name card will ap- peal al once to everyone. 56 H 0 R T I C U L T U E E July 13, 1912 FIELD GROWN CARNATION PLANTS We have tbem In all stages. Some ready for dellTery July 15t)i, others will be in good condition in August and September. You can place your order now. and we will ship then when you are ready for them. Complete list and quotations on request. The Leo NSessen Co. \|rHOLE^ALE rLOR.I,ST£ PHILADELPHIA N. W. Corner 12th and Race Sts liiiiiiiiinnniinininmiiiiiiiiimiiinicnniuniiiniimii i To Cut Flower Growers anil 5 Retail FloHata IF YOU want to find a market for your product want a regular or special supply of the product of the best growers Consult the Advertisements on these Wholesale Flower Paxes = The Advertisers Represented Here are the Lea4lns S Concerns In the Wholesale Flower Trade ^miuumi MimmiiimmiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiMMiimiMnna THE BEST LETTERS FOR FLORIST'S THOSE MAOE USE m WiBYTHE Boston Florist Letter Go. M PKABI. ST., BOaTOir X. F. McOarthr, Mar. Ordar dlr««* sr bar (rem 7*«r lafl •«V»l7 d«al«r. InaUt mi hBTiaa th« BOSTON In*eHptl«Bt, ■nMaaia, ate. Alwkr* Im Stoek. ^- - CUT FLOWER BOXES lEDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO 1 MANUFACTURERS 1 PHILADELPHIA. PA. r- PETER REINBERG WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS 37 Ranitolpli St , Chicago, III, HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO. 15 Province St., 9 Chapman PI., BOSTON, MASS. Everything in Flowers Conplete Stock of Florists' Greens, Three Floors of Florist*' Supplies. GEORGE B.HART WHOLESALE FLORIST 24 stone St., Rochester, N.Y. ^M.McGulieugli'sSoosCe. WHMXSALE COMMISSHMI FLORISTS CONBIONMBNTS 80LICITBD Special attention to shipping orders. Job- bers of Florists' Supplies, Seeds and Bulbs. Price list on application. Phone Main 684. 31< Walnut St., Oinclnnatl. POEHLMANN BROS. CO. I Cut Flowers All the Year Round 33-35-37 RANDOLPH STREET, CHICAGO Greenhouses, Morten Grovo, III. WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS— "^ '""*^VSfei^8 <«lv ROSES BOSTON July 10 Am. Beauty, Fancy and Special *• " Extra No. X " " Lower grades Richmond, Fancy and Special " Lower Grades KiUarncy, Maryland, Fan. & Spl.. . " " Low. Grades. Bride, 'Maid Taft, Hillingdon, Ward Kaiserin, Carnot • CHICAOO ST. LOUIS July 9 PHILA. CARNATIONS, First Quality . " Ordinary MISCELLANEOUS Cattleyas Lilies, Longliflorum Lily of the Valley Gladioli Snapdragon Mignonette Daisies Sweet Peas Gardenias Adiantum Smilax •_ Asparagus, Plumosus, Strings (xoo) " " & Spren. (loobchs.) 15.00 •0 20.00 IO.0O to 15.00 6.00 M 8.00 I.OO M 4.00 5.00 M 6.0D •50 ID J. 00 3.00 m 6.00 • '5 to I.OO ■»5 m 4.00 IJtO to 6joo 4.00 IB 6.00 •75 «• .35 10 35.00 to 50, 3.0D 10 5 2.00 to 3. a.oo to 3. 1.00 •50 •15 6.00 I.OO 8.00 to •• to la 10 So.« 50 .< 15410 10.00 4.00 5.00 2.00 4.00 2.00 2.00 4.00 2.eo 0.00 4.00 3.00 to •50 •50 to to to to ID 25.00 ao.oo 15.00 5 00 6.00 4 00 5.00 6.00 6.00 2.00 1.00 40.00 a.oo 4.00 S.»o 6.00 1.50 I.OO •75 20.00 75 oo SOwOO 2.00 500 2.00 5 =0 2.00 3,00 3.00 3o» to t« to to to to 10 10 to 25 oc 10.00 400 6.00 4 00 6.«o 4.00 ♦•o» 5.00 5-00 '•JO •75 40.00 600 M iM to 4.00 to 3x0 to 3.00 10 •IS to .19 to M LOO to is.oo to SS.ao to 15.00 to to 50.00 to 8.00 to 4-00 6.00 4.00 •35 •»S I. OS iS.oo 5»-oo 25.00 IS-OD lo.eo 6.00 3^oo 4.00 8.00 6.00 3.00 6,00 3^oo 6.00 S.oo 4-00 to »jm • .00 to 4.00 4.00 to 6.0a •.00 to to to 4-0» •SO I.OO 12.50 33 •oo 35.00 .75 »5« 1.5* '5« 50 *• 50.00 J.A.BUDL0NG 82-84-86 E. Randolph St., Chicago OUR STOCK IS A-l AND IT IS QUALITY NOT PRICES THAT TALKS CHICAGO CARNATION COMPANY A. T. PYFER, Manager 30 East Randolph Street, - - CHICAGO, ILL. Chicago Flower Growers' Association ■ Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers and Plants < 176 N. MICHIGAN AVE., BETWEEN RANDOLPH AND LAKE STREETS. CHICAGO JTuly 13, 1912 HORTICULTURE 57 Flower Maf&^ Reports Business has been \t ry BOSTON unprofitable this week. A few little orders are stringing along into the wholesale markets, but altogether they count up pretty small in the final summing up. Roses burst out flat before they can be got into the cooler. Nothing i an be done with carnations and swi-et peas, which are in abundance, damp off in the box from the sultry heat. It is the worst period on record as to weather conditions and effect on flow- ers. The ice dealers are in clover. Summer conditions pre- BUFFALO vail and the past week had bad effect on busi- ness in general, also on all green- house material, the wholesaler hav- ing his share of trouble in not only handling the tremendous daily receipts but finding an outlet. Carna- tions and roses, also outdoor sweet peas were had in quantity and clean- up sales on large lots were not to be had. The bargain sign no longer has an effect on the public and the severe hot weather of the past few days has driven the people to cooler parts, where other things are indulged in. Peonies are just about over and can- •didum lilies were on for a few days and have had a fairly good sale. There are plenty of Beauties, also a ■fine lot of summer roses. Kaiserin, Carnot and Maryland have been no ■finer at any time. Ward and Taft are good but lack a demand. It is a mat- ter of the wholesalers carrying all the stock and having whatever is wanted on urgent calls. The coolers have been overworked for some time and it looks as if a rest should come at an early date. A very large proportion CHICAGO of stock sold during the past week is said to have been confined to peonies. Whe-e home-grown peonies were placed in cold storage they are proving all that could be desired and the supply will last well toward the end of July and prices are not below leaving a margin of profit. Those firms not handling peonies are depending uppn roses and asters mainly, and the latter are now here in quantity. One house had a consignment of 7000 asters and none were lost, though price was not high, many selling for $1.00 per 100. Lily of the valley is still in demand and very fair stock is offered. Carnations of large size and good color are to be had, their appearance rather exceed- ing their keeping qualities. The usual varieties of out-door flowers are here. Gladioli of all shades and with tall, strong spikes are offered in plenty, price averaging more satisfactory to buyer than grower. There is plentv of .good green. A MAGNIFICENT LOT OF FIELD GROWN CARNATION PLANTS We are uow booking order.s for July de- livery from slook selected and grown es- pecially for nis, which is in extra fine shape. Onr ^'uarantee goes with every Carnation Plant we send out. thus insuring to you the very best of quality and satisfaction. 100 1000 Comfort *8.00 $15.00 B«>can 8.00 7.5.00 Harlowarden 6.00 50.00 Viotory 6.00 .50.00 White Enchantress 8.00 75.00 White Perfection 8.00 75.00 White Wonder lO.OO 90.00 Gloriosa 10.00 90.00 Mrs. C. W. Ward 8. 00 75.00 Washington 10.00 90.00 Enchantress 7.00 (M).00 Rose Pink Enchantress 7.00 60.00 Princess Charming 7.00 60.00 Winsor 7.00 60.00 Dorothv Gordon 7.00 BO.OO Pennsylvania 7.00 60.00 Winona 7.00 60.00 VarieBated (yellow) 7.00 BO.OO ROSE PLANTS: Some very fine stock; guaranteed good, healthy plants. A special. lot. Own Root, 3-inch: 100 1000 White Killarney $10.00 $90.00 Double Pinlt Killarney 10.00 90.00 Pinlj Killarney 10.00 90.00 Own Root, 3M;-inch: Double White Killarney 25.00 200.00 Grafted. 3-inch: White Killarney 18.00 150.00 Pink Killarney 18.00 150.00 RIBBONS .4ND SUPPLIES: Many new patterns in exclusive Ribbons. Write us for prices on these and on supplies. During July and August store closes at S P. M. S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co. THE '^«?£S1j1s'tsof PHILADELPHIA PHILADELPHIA 1608-1620 Lodlow St. NEW YORK 117 W. 28th St. WASHINGTON 1212 New York Ave. WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS.-™*'»"""=?r-,!2;;St5«iLY ROSES Am. Beauty, Fancy and Special.. " " Extra " No. I ■' " Lower grades Richmond, Fancy and Special .... '* Lower Grades Killarney, Maryland, Fan. & Spl. " '* Low. Grades. Bride, 'Maid Taft, Hillingdon, Ward Kaiserin, Carnot CINCINNATI June 4 DBTROrr June II CARNATIONS, First Quality . " Ordinary MISCELLANEOUS Cattley as Lilies, Longiflorum Lily of the Valley Gladioli Snapdragon Mignonette Daisies Sweet Peas Gardenias Adiantum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus, Strings (loo) " " & Spren. (loo bch<5.) 25.00 15.00 IS. 50 2.00 6.00 a. 00 6.00 a. 00 J.00 35 oo 30.00 8.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 a.oo to 1 .00 to 3-00 1.50 So. 00 10.00 3.00 60.00 I a. 50 4.00 1. 00 4.00 ■25 1. 00 13.50 35 oo 25.010 to to to to to to S.OO 5.00 "'.6^ i.«5 15.00 50.00 35 on 85.00 ao.00 15-00 5<» 6. OB 4.00 6.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 2. CD to 1. 00 to 30.00 35.00 30.00 12.00 8.QO 6.00 8.00 6.00 8.00 S.OO S.OO 3.00 2.00 40,00 13.50 3.00 3. Co 3.00 -50 .50 1. 00 12.50 90.00 20.00 BUFFALO July 2 PITTSBURG July 9 15.00 10.00 6.00 2.00 6.00 3.00 5-00 3.00 2.00 3.C0 3.00 1.30 to 1. 00 to 20.00 15.00 lO.OD 4.00 S.OO 4.00 6.00 3.00 5.00 4.00 8.00 2.00 1.50 50.00 40.00 15.00 6.00 4.00 8.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 4.00 •75 •75 25.C-D 1.50 15. CO 30 00 I 40.00 30.00 I 95.00 50.1 10.1 4-' 5.< 4.< •So ■25 6.00 •7S 15.< 50.< 35.< 20.00 15/JO S.OO 2.00 6.Qe 3.00 6x0 a.OD 4.00 4.00 to M to to to to to ■ to 35.00 iS.oo 2.0D 4.00 •5« E.OO to to 50 .00 4J» 8.00 x.oo x.oo 30.00 to 1.95 to 15.00 to 25.00 to 50.00 Business must have CINCINNATI bPen paralyzed by the heat. Plenty of stock is to be had but few seem to want, it in any quantity. Roses and gladioli are good but they are not realizin,? the prices they should. Car- nations are the worst offenders. The local siiiek is good as a whole but the shippert arrives in a soft condition. None bring a good price. (Coniinued en page 5Q) 58 HORTICULTUEE July 13, 1912 M. C. FORD Suit— < or to FORD BROTHERS ni Wmt 28tfa SHrtti NBT YORK ri ROSES, nm umm A Fall Line sa Square j-MONTREAL FLORAL EXCHANGE, LTD.-| ORGANIZED FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CANADIAN TRADE. CCT FLOWERS AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. Home-rrown Stoclc a Specialty. STRICTLY WHOLESALE; NOTHING SOLD AT RETAIL. Ample reference furnished as to standing and financial ability of the company. 123 MANSFIELD STREET, MONTREAI^. P. Q. HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY THE HIGHEST \ / A I I TV ALWAYS GRADE OF VALLtlT ON HAND GARDENIAS, DAISIES. ROSES AND CARNATIONS ALWAYS ON HAND JAMES McMANUS,,'i;'d.i;.55W. 28th St., New York NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100 To Dealers Only R08E8 AND CARNATIONS American Beauty, Fancy and Special " '■ Extra No.I '* " Lower Grades Richmond, Chatenay, Extra and Special *■ Lower Grades Klliarney, My Maryland, Extra and Special . " '■ ■' Lower Grades Bride, 'Maid Taft. HlllinKdon, Ward Kalserin, Carnot Carnations, First Quality ; Ordinary Last Half of Week ending luly G 912 8*0 le 15.00 3 « to 5.00 I.OC 1 ^.00 I. .50 2.00 to 3. CXI •SO to 1 .00 a.cx> tT 3.OD .50 t< 1. 00 .50 to 3.00 .50 to 5.C0 .50 to 5.00 •75 to 1.50 ■25 to .50 First Half of Week beginning July 8 1912 6.00 4.00 2, GO to 2.00 lb .25 10 ixs ts .•5 ta .15 to .50 10 .50 to 1.00 t' .50 to 4A 1.0* 4.00 4.C0 2.ca 1.00 WHOLESALE FLORISTS Telopbonos { }*** j Madison Square CX3N8IQNMENT8 BOUCrTBD Frank H. Traaadly CkarUs Schsaiak TRAENDLY & SCHENCK Wholesale Florists 131 West 28th St., New York TelephooM : 79! sad 799 Ma4isoB S^uar« Coosisnmant* Solicited CENTRALLY LOCATED, THE HUB OF THE FLOWER MARKET SECTION CHARLES MILLANG Wholesale Florist 55 & 57 W. 26 St., N. Y. Telephone 7062 Madison Tslephone 3860 Madison Square WOODROW & MARKETOS WHOLESALE Plantsmen and Florists 41 West 28tli Street, NEW YORK HenryM. Robinson & Co. Wholesale Florists 46 West 26ih St., New York Telephone, Maditon Square 8510 Also 15 ProTlnec St., • ChapaHM FliM BOSTON, MAS*. Wired Toothpicks Manufactured by W.J. COWEE, Berlin, N.Y. 10.000.. . .$1.70. 50,000.. . .97.60. Sample free For sale by dealers HARDY CUT FERNS FANCY and DAGGER Galax, Boxwood, Laurel Roping, Wild Simla x, etc. Hartford & McDonough 70 PEMBCRTON SQ., BOSTON July 13. 1912 HORTICULTURE 59 WELCH BROS. CO. AMERICAN BEAUTY, KILLARNEY, RICHMOND, MARYLAND AND ALL THE SUPERIOR ROSES, LILY OF THE VALLEY, CARNATIONS, ORCHIDS BCST PRODUCED 226 Devonshire Street, Boston, Mas». William F. Kasting Co. \A/Hole8al< 383-387 ELLICOTT ST. >ris-t8 BUFFALO, N. Y. Flower Market Report NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100. T. Dealers_0;ly ^ last Ha fnf Weak C rcl U^Knf Wo. fC*mti»utJ fr»m fagt J?) As is to be expected NEW YORK with the arrival of a genuine heat wave, the comatose state of the market dur- ing the past few weeks has shown no signs of increased activity, but add- ing the situation carefully up, busi- ness is really not so bad for the time of year. The supply of all stocks far exceeds the demand, but large quan- tities of carnations, roses and lily of the valley have been disposed of dur- ing the past week on account of im- portant weddings and funerals. There has been a fair supply of asters, all colors and good quality, which found a ready market. Extra Beauties, Brides and Kaiserins have been go- ing well, but this is no weather for Klllarneys. Richmonds and similar thin varieties. Fourth of July PHILADELPHIA with its atten- dant festivities and stoppage of industry, cut a big hole in last week's overturn. Not such an awful lot of flowers but even at that far too big an influx for the de- mand. Cornflower, coreopsis, gaillar- dia in big supply, but very little of these or the big offerings of other outdoor subjects, found a market. The best selling items were asters and water lilies. The rose market was very much overdone. Roses were per- haps an exception to the general rule and seemed to be much more plentiful for the week than in previous years. American Beauty, while really the best roses on the market, showed the ef- fects of the warm weather and did not sell well. Next to Beauty came the double pink and double white Kll- larneys. Mrs. Taft and Maryland were also good, and. of course, there were some pretty fair Kaiserins. The bulk of the carnations arriving were of poor quality and sold for a few cents a bunch. The few good ones brought fair prices. There are some outdoor gladioli to be had, and these are hav- ing their effect on the prices of the indoor stock. In a week or so the outdoor gladioli will dominate the sit- uation and prices will be down to zero. Blue arctotis is a new item. It is a pale lavender daisy with a dark center — very graceful and attractive. Seems to close up at night, but we have not verified this. Gardenias and orchids normal. Markets have been ST. LOUIS overloaded with stock all during the last week- The hot weather shows its ef- MI8CELUME0U8 Cattleyas Dendroblum fnrmosum Lilies, LoD^ifltiruin * ' Speciosum Lily of the Valley Gladioli SaapdragOD Daises Sweet Peas (per loo bunches) Qardenlas Adlantum Smllax Asparagus Plumosus, strings •' *' & Spren. (loobuachs). last Half of Week ending July 6 1912 I.OO I. CM 3.00 I.OO .50 I.OO lo.oe •50 6.00 35.00 •5.00 3-00 3.00 3 00 t.oe 3.00 i.oe 3.00 35.00 ■75 8.00 35.00 16.00 First Half of Week [Inning July g 1912 15.00 20.00 1.00 1.00 I.OO 3.00 1.00 .50 1.00 10.00 ■50 6.00 35-0O S5.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 6.00 3.00 1.00 3.00 25.0* ■75 8.00 40.00 16.00 feet on all the stock that comes in. The store men are only buying in small lots now as they have passed a very dull week in all lines. The wholesalers are offering sweet peas at your own price. Roses and carna- tions suffer greatly from the hot spell and are none too good when shipped in and home-grown stock has the call just now. With a few exceptions all the stock that comes in now is out- door grown. Business, as is WASHINGTON usual this time ot the year is quite dull, although there is considerable funeral work to be had. The social calendar is practically blank and until the return of the elite in the fall noth- ing much can be expected. Stock of all kinds is plentiful, although not of the best quality and is offered without price. IN BANKRUPTCY. Evanston, III. — Frank Kadlec, nur- seryman. Church street, has filed a petition in bankruptcy with liabilities of $13,823.41 and assets of $7,926.88. NEWS NOTES. Wauwatosa, Wis. — H. Locker & Sons are now located in their new plant. They were formerly in Milwau- kee. Stuart, Fla. — John Bental has pur- chased the old schoolhouse property of Walter Kitching and will establish a nursery. Columbus, O. — The Goldwood Green- house Co., Goldwood township, has in- creased its capital stock from $20,000 to $25,000. Los Angeles, Cal. — The greenhouses and stock ot the Rosedale Nurseries, West Washington street, have been bought by the Roserie, 721 Broadway. INCORPORATED. Chicago, III. — Dickinson Seed Co., capital stock $1,250,000. Incorpor- ators. Charles Dickinson, Frances Dickinson and Eugene H. Garnett. Bridgeport, Conn. — Pequonnock Co., florist, capital stock $15,000. C. Lewis Bill, president and treasurer; Theo- dore B. Ford, vice-president; D. Fair- child, secretary. Miami, Fla. — Miami Tropical Nur- sery Co., capital stock $5,000. Charles Montgomery, president; Frank O. Zunwalt, vice-president; A. D. H. Fos- sey, secretary and treasurer. THE Florists' Supply House of America H. BAYERSDORFER & CO. 1129 Arch St., Philadelphra, Pa. CHINESE PRIMROSES VERY BEST STRAIN. 2>4 in. pots, S3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000; 500 at 1000 rates. FRANK OECHSLIN 4911 W. QuiDcy St., CHICAGO, ILL. MyCMGAN CUT F1.0WEII EXCHANGE, Inc. WHOLESALE COIMSSION FLOUSTS Hardy Fancy Fmm Oar Spmdaity 38-40 BROflDWAY. DETROfT, MMiH WILLIAM H. KUEBLER Brooklyn'5 Foremoat and Best WHOLESALE COMMISSION HOUSE A First CIsM Market Ur all CUT FLOWERS 28 Willong:hby St.. Brooklyn, N. T. Tel. 4«91 aula HOETICULTUEE July 13, 1912 BuyerVDirectory and Ready RBference Guide Advertisements under tlii*t head. i»e ce«t a word. Initials count as words. Display adverUBers in thl. l«ue are also listed under this classlflcatlon ^thout charge. Reference to Lt.t of ^'^Sr" tlillngio Tnd "^hatThey'^aK- this list wiil confer a favor hy writing us and we will try to .«t them In communication with rellahle dealers. ACCOUNTANT R J Dysart, 28 State St., Boston. For page see List of AdTertlaers. ■ ALTEBNANTHBBAS Alternanthenis, two kinds red, one yel- low; fine busby plants, 2 °ch pots and excellent colored Henry Krinke & Son, St. Paul, Minn. AQUATICS Water Lilies. The beautiful, large, deep Dink tender Nymphaea Devoniensis and fbe beaiUlful, large*^ wbite Nynpbaea den- iata, only $1.00 each; regular Prl?e, $2^50 each For fountains, ponds and laKes. F^tra fine strong, healthy plants.. Send orde^ aronce to%e booked for sb^p^ent while they last. Franklin Barrett, OIney P. 0., Philadelphia^ i7"Hi^^or Cleaning Tool^O% for C^ With Order. Water hyacinths, the oddest, most beau- tiful and valuable Pla°t^,= „^^%^*'s°35*'6o^ roO^O-'s°?oU^°g?ar"*kori°C^ «?8-^l^, moomlng" wafer hyacinths make leaders at 25c. retail. Cash, please Texas Nursery & Floral Co., Box 178, Alvln, Tex. BEGONIAS Thomas Roland, Nabant, Mass. Lorraine Begonias. For page see List of Advertisers. Begonia Lorraine, «%-lnch pots, $12.00 per hundred; $50.00 per five huudied. Begonia Cincinnati, $10.00 per hundred; $175.00 per thousand. Begonia Agatbe, $2.00 per doz., $12.00 per lOO; Begonia Turnford Ha I, $2.00 per doz„ $13.00 per 100: BeKonla Bettv Anderson, $2.00 per doz., $lt.0<5 per 100; " Begonia La Patrie, $2.00 per doi., $12.00 per 100. Immediate delivery. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. CAENATIOJTS F, Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette, lad. For page see List »t Advertisers. Chicago Carsatlon Co., Jollet, 111. For page see L4st of Advertiser*. ABAUCABIAS. Godfrey Ascbmann Philadelphia Pa. For page see List of Ad\eitisers. BOXWOOD TEB1C8 Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutherford N. J Pot page see lAat ef Advertisers. Jnllns Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Box Trees, all 8lz«s. Ask for special list. BOII'ER« Kroeschell Bros. Co.. 468 Erie St., Chicago. For pa«e see Ugt of Advertisers. BOXES— CCT FIOWEB— FOLDING Edwards Folding Box Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. Folding cut flower boxes, the best m^rte. Write for list. Holton & Honkel Co., Mil- waukee, Wis. A8PABAGC8 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus seedlings. °rar\r/nt.'"'"p^efer"Sa«^x^^^. Orlando, Fla. Asparagus Sprengerl 2 and 2^4 »n for Ic uid 2%c. Cash. Russell Bros., R. 4, Syracuse, N. Y. ""^^^fPstr^ 3-ln AspaTagns plumostis. S,^LriiofdMi.^o^e, mY-" * seed, $1.00 per 1000 plants. B. B. Haver land, Mt. Healthy, O. AZALEAS p Ouwerkerk, Hoboken, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Leuthy & Co., RofUpJ"'!!,^"*- For page see Ldst of Advertiser*. BULBS AND TUBERS Arthur T. Boddlngton, New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers^ Joseph Breck & Sons, 47-54 N. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. J M. Thorburn & Co., 33 Barclay St., N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. il^kards Bros., 37 East 19th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Henry F. Michell Co.. Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Ralph M. Ward & Co.. 71 Murray St., New York. Horseshoe Brand Lilies. For page see List of Advertisers. Loechner & Co., New York, N. T. For page see Mst of Advertl»er«. BAT TREES A. Leuthy & Co., RosUndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutherford. N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Bay trees and Box trees, ail sizes. Writs foFspecill Itet Julius Roehrs Co., Ruther- ford, N. J. - BEOBINO PLAKTS. A. Leuthv & Co.. Boston, Mass. For Faee «<« List of Advertisers. James Tick's Sons, Rochester, N.Y. For page see List of Advertisers. John Lewis Childs. Flowerfleld, L. I. For page see List of Advertisers. The W W Barnard Co., Chicago, 111. For page see Ust of Advertisers. Fottler Flske, Rawson Co., Boston. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. E S. Miller, Wading River, N. \'. For page see List of Advertisers. Weeber & Don, New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. p H. Goodsell, New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Bulbs of all descriptions. Write for prices. C Keur & Sons, Hillegom, Holland. New York Branch, 31-33 Broadway. John McKenzie, North Cambridge, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. A N PlereoB, Inc., Cromwell. Cona. For page flee List of Advertisers. Evinceat, JrT;¥s^n8 Cs. Whltemarsh. Md. Fot »a^ see Llst^^Advertlsers. BIRD HOUSES. Stumpp & Walter Co., New York, N. Y. Fir page ses List of Advertisers. CANNAS B Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. ■ For page see List of Advertisers. Wood Bros., Flshklil, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. CHRYSANTHEMUMS R. J. Irwin, New York, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Midi. For page see List of Advertisers. Chrysanthemum Ma]. BonnaCos, stTMgt kealthy and well rooted, $15.00 per 1000. Cash. W. B. Garvin, Leola. Pa. Herrlngton's book on the Chrysamtk*- mum mailed to your address for tSOc., bj Horticulture Publishing Co.. 11 HamlltoB Place, Boston. CHRYSANTHEMUMS (Rooted Cuttings). 500 Mrs. D. Syme, 1000 Smith's Advance. $2.50 per 100. 500 each Touset, Alice By- ion, IvoiT, Donatella, Yellow Jones. 2500 Itobt. Halliday, Mrs. Hurley and Baby. 8000 J. Rosette. $15.00 per 1000. Cash with or- William Swayne, Keiinett Square, Pa. CHRYSANTHEMUM, THE. By A. Her- rington The author has endeavorea to assist and direct the efforts of those who would grow and excel in producing per- fect chrysanthemum flowers, showing that not in secret arts and practices, but In plain course of procedure are the deslrsa fesults attained. Illustrated, 160 pac«i. ^Orde^rs "filled by HOKTICULTURB. U Hamilton Place. Boston. COCOANUT FIBRE SOIl. 20th Century Plant Food Co.. Beverly, Uau. For page see List of Advertisers. CYCLAMENS R. J. Irwin, New Y»rk, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. Cvclamens, 3-Inch pots, $10.00 per lOC $80 00 per 1000. Julius Roehrs Co., Ratk*- ford, N. J. Cyclamen, the finest stra'° ™o°e|.,*^ buy, 3. 31^, 4 and 5-in. pots, $10,00, $15.00. $20 00 and $25.00 per 100. Cash with order William Hoffman, Pawtucket, B. I. CAPE JASMINE Cape Jasmine, flue cuttings, 8 inch and over ready -tor rooting; 100 $1.00, 1000 ffiod prepaid. Cash with order. Texas Nu^'ery& Floral Co., Box 178, Alvln. jTex. ~ CARNATION STAPLE Split carnations qnlckly. easily aB4 cheaply mended. Plilsbury's CamaaoB Staple, 2000 for $1.00 post paid. I. I* PiUsbury, Galesburg, lU. DAHLIAS R Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. For page see List of Advertisers. Dahlias— 2500 field clumps, latest varto- Ues. cheap for cash; or what have yon W exchange 7 Geo. H. Walker, Dahlia 18ip»rt. North DlghtOD, Mass. NEW DAHLIAS FOR 191?. Dorothy Peacock, Mrs. J. Gardner Caj- sett. Golden Wedding. New Century Da- llas, etc. Big stock of best cut AowM dahlias. Write tor surplus list and special prices. Peacock Dahlia Farms ^""»^!" town Junction, N. J., Post Office, BerUn, N. J. . DAISIES Yellow daisies. Rooted cnttings, »S.« oer 100, $18.00 per 1000; out of 214 -In- Pots, MOO per 100, <35.O0 per 1000. 8atl8faetl»» jiiaranteed. Cash with order. Conrad Schultz, Westerly. »■ I. DECORATIVE PLANTS A Leuthy & Co., Perktas St. Nurs«n«. RosUndale, Mass. For page see Ust of Advertisers. For LM of Advertisers Sss Page 64 July 13, 1912 HORTICULTUEE 61 DECORATIVE PLANTS — Continued Robert Craig Co., Market and 49th SU., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of AdTertlBera. Johu Seott, Brooklyn, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. EVERGREENS BolJBlnk & Atkins. Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. FERTILIZERS Thomas J. Wade, New Rochelle, N. T. Florists' Blood and Bone. For page see List of Adveftlsera. 20tli Ceutnry Plant Food Co., Beverly, Ma«. For page see List of Advertisers. United Fertilizer Co., Chicago, 111. Evergreen Brand Fertilizer. For page see List of Advertisers. Pulverized Manure Co., 31 Union Stock Yards, Chicago, 111. Wizard Brand Cattle Manure. Hardwood ashes, best fertilizer on earth for lawns and gardens. George Stevens, Peterborough, Ont., Canada. FERNS A. Leuthy & Co., RosUndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Godfrey Aschmann, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers, H. H. Barrows & Son, Whitman, Mast. Ftor page see List of Advertisers. John Scott, Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Robert Craig Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For pa^e aee Ost of Advertisers. Joseph Heaeock, Wyncote, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Frank OecbsUn, 4911 Qnlncy Street, Chicago. Ferns for Disbes. For page see List of Advertisers. R. J. Irwln, New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hmds»n, New York. Choice Ferns. For page see List of Advertisers. Anderson's ferns for In and outdoors. Largest commercial collection In the coun- try. Ask for descriptlTe catalogue. J. F. Xnderaon, Fern Specialist. Short HUls, W. J. Boston Ferns, fine stock, for ( In., SJe. ; (or 4 In., 12c. Orders booked now for Boa- ton and Whltmanll, young, >20.00 per 100. Cash. A. B. Monroe, Wellesley Farms, Mass. Adlantum cuneatum, 4 In., $8.00 per 100. Wm. Capstlck, Auburndale, Mass. FLORISTS' ENCYCLOPEDIA FREK M. Rice & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS' LETTERS Boston Florist Letter Co., 86 Pearl St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES M. F. McCarthy 4 Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. H. M. Robinson & Co., IB Province St. and 6 Chapman Place. Boston. Mass., and 46 W. 26th St., New York. For page see List of AdvertlsetB. M. Rice & Co., 1220 Race St., Phlla., P». For page see List of Advertisers. Reed & Keller, 122~W. 25th St., New York For page see List of Advertisers. a. S. Pennock-Meehan, Pblladelplsla, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. H. Bayersdorfer * Co., 1139 Arcb St., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertlsws. Welch Bros. Co., 226 Devonshire St. For page see List of Advertisers. FREIGHT TRUCKING. Theo. Ficke, New York. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWER POTS W. ff. Ernest, 28th and M Stt., Washington, D. C. For page see l3st of Advertisers. A. H. Hews & Co., Cambridge, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Hllflnger Bros.. Ft. Edward, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Syracuse Pottery Co., Syracuse, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. GALAX Michigan Cut Fl.-wer Co., 38 and 10 Broad- >vay, Detroit, Mich. Fu inge see List of Advertisers. Kervan Co., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. GERANIUMS R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Maryland. For page see List of Advertisers. John McKenzle, North CambriJlge, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. 500 Geraniums, Nutt, Ricard, Poltevlne and Buchner, $50.00 per 1000, out of 3% Inch pots, packed to ship anywhere. Cash. Tomlinson, King Street, Dorchester, Mass. GLASS Standard Plate Glass Co., 24-30 Sodbury St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co., Western Ave., between 25th and 28th SU., Chicago. For page see Dst of Advertisers. Sharp, Partridge & Co., 22d and Lumber Sts,, Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. ParsheTsky Eros., Inc., 215-217 Btvermeyer St., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Greenhouse glass, lowest price*. Joha- itOB Glass Co., Hartford City, Ind. GLADIOLUS John I*wls Chllds, Flowerfleld, N. T. Special Gladioli. For page see List of Advertisera. GLAZING POINTS H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. Peerless Glazing Point. For page see List of Advertisers. GBEENHOUSB BUILDrNO MATBBIAI. A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., NepoBset. Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. Kinc Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. Metropolitan Material Co., Brooklyn, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co., Chicago. Pecky Cyprese for Benches. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Bnmbam Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. For pajie see List -'f .Advertisers. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION Foley Mfg. Co., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, M. Y. For page sc^ List of Advertlserg. A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., lioston, iklaaa. For page see List of Advertisers. Charles H. Dodd, Jersey City. N. J. For page see List of Advertlserg. Wm. H. Lutton, Jersey City, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Metropolitan Material Co., Brooklyn, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. Pierson D-Bar Co,, Madison Ave., New York. Designer and Builder. Daniel Illffe, Boston, Mass. Greenhouse Heating and Ventilating. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Bnrnham Co., 1133 Broadway. New York. L'or page see liist of Advertisers. Hitcblngs & Co., 1170 Broadway, K. T. GREENHOUSE SUFPLIEB E. H. Hunt, Chicago, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. GUTTERS King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. T. King Channel Gatterg. For page see List of Advertisers. HAIL INSURANCE Florists' Hall Asso. of America. J, G. Esler, Saddle River, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. HARDY FERNS AND SUPPLTBS Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 88 and 40 Broadway, Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. The Kervan Co., New York. For page see List of Advejtiaera. Hartford & McDonough, Boston, Maaa. For page see List of Advertisers. HEATING APPARATUS Kroeachell Bros. Co., 486 Erie St., Clilcago. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Bnrnham Co., ~~ 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. HERBACEOUS PLANTS P. Ouwerkerk, P. O. No. 1, Hoboken, N. /. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Adveftisert. HOSE H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. HOT-BED SASH A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponiet, Maaa. For page see Ust of Advertlaera. Foley Mfg. Co., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Parsbelsky Bros., Brooklyn, N. T. For page see List of Advertteers. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadwa7, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. HYDRANGEAS Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. Hydrangea Otaksa. For page see List of Advertisers. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, New York. For page see List of Advertlserg. INSECTICIDES Wm. Elliott & Sons, New York, N. Y. Scotch Soot. For page see List of Advertisers. Bastern Chemical Co., Boston, Maaa. Imp. Soap Spray. For page see List of Advertisera. Stnmpp & Walter Co., New York. Kllmdead Tobacco Dust. For page see List of Advertisera. Aphlne Manufacturing Co., Madlaon, N. I. Aplne and "Squlto-Rld." For page see List of Advertisers. B. H. Hunt, Chicago, 111. To-Bak-lne Products. For page see List of Advertisers. Lemon Oil Co., Baltimore, Md. Standard Insecticide. For page see List of Advertlserg. Interstate 'Tobacco Co., New To»k, K. T. "Tip Top" Tobacco Powder. For page see List of Advertisera. Kentucky Tobacco Product Co., Louisville, Ky. NIco-Fume. For ■ pa.ee see List of Advertisers. P. R. Paiethrope, Inc., Clarksviile, Tenn. NIcotleide Bug Killer. For page see List of Advertisers. IKON GUTTKB. Metropolitan Material Co., Brooklyn, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. IVIES English Ivy, strong, at $8.00 and $12.00 per 100, C. Wlnterlch, Defiance, O. JAPANESE LILIES Loechner & Co,, New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. k writing to Adverfoars haAy mirim NwtteiAtirp ■«2 H 0 R T I C U L T U E E July 13, 1912 KENTIAS BobblDk & AtkluB, Kuthertord, N. J. For page see List of Advertteera. A. Leutliy & Co., RosUndale, Uass. I'cir page see LIgt of Advertlgerg. LANDSCAPE ENGINEERS AND CON- TRACTORS. Fairfield Landscape & Nursery Co., New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. LAWN MOWER APPLIANCE Thomas Rowe, Narberth, Pa. L,ILT OF THE VALLEY PIPS Loecbner & Co., New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertlaera. Weeber & Don, New York, N. Y. Cold Storage. For page see List of Advertisers. LILIUM MCLTIFLOBUM AND QIOAM- TEUH R. M. Ward 4 Co., New York, N. Y. fforse Shoe Brand. For page see List of Advertisers. MA BGCB RITES Unrooted Alexandra marguerites, $!.()• p«r lOa Winter flowering yellow marguerites, the right kind: unrooted, »2.00 per 100; rooted, »4.00 per 100. Cash. A. B>. Uonroe, Wellesley Farms, Mass. UASTICA. F. O. Pierce Co., New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. NICG-EUME Kentucky Tobacco Product Co., Louisville, Ky. For page see List of Advertisers. NCBSERT STOCK P. Ouwerkerk, Weehawken H«I(;hts, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Bay State Nurseries, North Ablngton, Mass. Hardy, Northern Grown Stock. For page see List of Advertlsem. Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. W. B. Whlttler & Co., South Framlnghan, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. P. Hamilton Goodsell, New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Fairfield Landscape & Nursery Co., New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Manual of the Trees of North America, by C S. Sargent, mailed to your address for $6.00 by Horticulture Publishing Co., 11 Hamilton Place. Boston. TTIEES, SHRUBS, ROSES, KVHB- GREBNS. PEONIES. HARDY PLANTS. Ellwanger & Barry, Rochester, N. Y. ONION SETS Leonard Seed Co., Chicago. 111. For page see List of Advertisers. ORANGE TREES J. H. Troy, New Rochelle, N. Y. For page see List of .Advertisers. ORCHID FLOWERS Jas. McManus, New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. ORCHID PLANTS Lager * Hurrell. Summit, N. J. Calsnthe Veltchll. For page see List of Adverttoers. JuUus Roehra Co., Rutherford, N. J. Hybrid Orchids. For page see List of Advertisers. Bander, St. Albans. England. Importer, Exporter, Growers, Hybridists. For page see List of Advertisers. John De Buck, New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Orchid Plants, fresh Importations, best commercial varieties. reasonable price. .Tohn De Buck, care of Maltus & Ware, 14 Stone St., New York City. ORCHID GROWERS' MANUAL. By B. S. Williams, 300 Illustrations, 800 pages; descriptions of upwards of 2500 species and varieties of orchidaceous plan^, etc. The most complete work on Orchids and Orchid Culture ever published. Price $10.00. Orders filled by HORTICULTURE, 11 Hamilton Place, Boston. PALMS, ETC. A. Leuthy & Co., Perkins St. Nurseries. RosUndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Godfrey Aschmann, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Robert Craig Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. John Scott, Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. 3. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Heacock, Wyncote, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Loecbner & Co., New York, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. PAPER POTS Paper Pots: 5000 3 in., %5: 2J4 1b., M: 2 in., $3. Shipped flat, low freight rates. Crosby & Son. Catonsvllle, Baltimore, Md. PATENTS Slggers & SIggers, Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. PECKT CYPRESS BENCHES Foley Mfg. Co., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Steams Lumber Go., Boston, Haas For page sec List of Advertisers. PEONIES. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Boston, Mass. Peonies. The world's greatest collection, 1200 sorts. Send for list. C. Betscher Canal Dover, O. Peonies — The best French collections. Catalogues free. Dessert, Peony Specialist, Chenonceaux, France. PLANT AND BULB IMPORTS. August Kolker A Sons, New York, N. T For page see List of Advertisers. PLANT TRELLISES AND STAKES Seele's Tleless Plant Stakes and Trel Uses. H. D. Seele & Sons, Elkhart, Ind. Plant Trellises and Stakes. P. A. Angler & Co., Westboro, Mass. PLANT TUBS H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. "RIverton SpecIaL" For page see List of Advertisers. PIPE AND FITTINGS Foley Mfg. Co., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Kroescbell Bros. Co., 468 Brie St., Cblcage For page see LJst of Advertisers. PIONSETTIAS A Henderson & Co., Chicago, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. POT HANGERS Pot hangers, Kramer's |1 doi. by ax^, $1.25 by mall. I. N. Kramer & Sons, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. POULTRY AND FARM BETTBW The Rex Company. Harrlsbnrg, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. PRINTING The Rex Company, Harrlsbnrg, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. RAFFIA. McHutchlson A Co. New York. W. T. REFRIGERATORS FOB FLORISTS McCrny Refrigerator Co., Keodalvllle. lad. For page see Ust of Advertisers. RHODODENDRONS P. Ouwerkerk, Hoboken, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. RIBBONS AND CHIFFONS M. Rice & Co., 1220 Race St., PhlU., Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. 8. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., PblladclpMa, Fa. For page i>ee List of Advertisers. B08E8 P. Ouwerkerk, P. O. No. 1, Hoboken. K. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Robert Craig Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. T. American Grown Roses. For page see List of Advertisers. Bay State Nurseries, Norffi Ablngton, Baaa. For page see List of Advertisers. 8. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., Phlla., Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J. New Rose Sunburst. For page see List of Advertisers. A. N. Plerson, Cromwell, Conn. Bedding Roses. For page see List of Adveralsers. Eastern Nurseries, Jamaica Plain, Ifass. New Roses Originated by Jackson Dawsoa. Bassett & Washburn, Hinsdale, III. Perle Roses. RUBBER STAMPS, STENCILS The Rex Company, Harrlsburg, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. RUSTIC ARBORS Rustic Manufacturing Co., New York, N. T. Summer Houses, Furniture, etc. For page see List of Adverttoers. SEED GROWERS Braalan Seed Growers Co., San Jose, C>L For page see List of Advertisers. J. C. Robinson Seed Co., Waterloo, Nab. Contract Seed Growers. For page see List of Adverttoers. Loecbner & Co., New York, N. T. Copenhagen Market Cabbage. For page see List of Advertisers. Oklahoma Seed Growers. Co.. Enid, Okla. For page see List of Adverttoers. SEEDS T. J. Grey Co., 32 So. Market St., Beaton. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons. Bl and 62 N. Market St., Boston, Maaa. For page see List of Adverttoers. Rlckards Bros., 37 E. 19th St., Kew Tort For page see List of Adverttoers. Henry F. MlcheU Co., FEnadelphla, P». Pansy Seed. For page see List of Adverttoers. W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Adverttoers. Fottler, Flske, Rawson Co., Boston, Haas. For page see List of Adverttoers. R. ft J. Farquhar * Co., Boston. Ilasa. For page see List of Adverttoers. J. H. Thorburn * Co., 33 Barclay St, K. Y. For pagi see List of Advertisers. Tjeonard Seed Co., Chicago, 111. Peas, Beans, Radish and all Garden Seeda. For page see List of Advertlaera. « 8. Skldelsky & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Polnsettlas, Cyclamen and Pansy Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. Arthur T. Boddlngton. New York. Giant Pansles. For page see List of Adverttoers. J. Bolglano tc Son, Bartlmore, Ifd. For page see List of Adverttoers. The Haven Seed Co., Santa Ana, Calif. Tomato Seed. For page see List of Adverttoers. For List of Advertisers See Page 64 July 13, 1912 HORTICULTURE 63' REEDS — CoDtlnaed The W. W, Barnard Co., Chicago, lU. For Early Sowing. Ft page »ee LlBt of Advertlserg. James Vlck's Sons, Rochester, N. T. For page gee List of Advertlaera. it. Bryaon Ayres Co., Independence, Mo. Sweet Peas. For page see List of Advertlaeca. Felix & Dykhuls, Boskoop, Holland. Beaulleu, WoodhaTen, N. T Vegetable Seeds. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus seeds now ready, per 1000, $2.25; lots up to 50fiO, $2.00 per 1000. Peter Mack, Box 172, Orlando, Fla. SPHAGNUM MOSS Lire Sphagnum moss, orchid peat aad orchid baskets always on band. Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J. STOVE PLANTS Orchids — L.Trge.st stock In the country. BtOTB plants and Crotons. flnest collectloD. JnllDs Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. STRAWBERRY PLANTS P. II. Goodsell, New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. VEGETABLE PL.ANT8, ETC. CELERY AND CABBAGE PLANTS— 300,000 Golden Self-Blancliiug White Plume and Pascal plants, 4 and 5 in. high. 100,000 cabhage, read.v for field, leading varieties. Let me know your want.s and I will quote you special low prices. W. C. Lester, wholesale grower, Plainville, Conn. SWEET PE.A CONVENTION HEAD- QUARTERS Copley Square Hotel, Boston, Mass. For iiage see List of Advertisers. VENTILATING APPABATC8 Foley Mfg. Co.. Chicago. For page see List of Adyertlsera. The Advance Co.. Richmond, Ind. Improved Ventilator Arm. For page see List of Advert Iserg. Quaker City Machine Works, RlchmondTlSl. For page see List of Advertisers. Daniel Ilitte, Boston, Mass. Greenhouse Heating and Ventilating. For page see List of Advertisers. VINCAS F. R. Plerson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Vlnca varlegata, strong clumpa, 4 Inch, $6.00 per 100; 2 Inch, In pots, $2.00 per 100. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2% Inch, In pota, $2.60 per 100. Ruiton Floral & Nnr«enr Co., Ruxton, Md. WIRED TOOTHPICKS W. J. Cowee, Berlin, N. I. For page see List of Advertisers. WIREWORK Reed 4 Keller, 122 W. 26th gt, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. WIrework. Write for our catalorn*. Bolton & Hunkel Co., Mllwankec, Wis. William E. Hellscher'g Wire Works. S8-M Broadway, Detroit. Mich. WROUGHT IRON PIPE. Albert & Davidson, Brooklyn, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. WHOLESALE FLORISTS BOBtOO N. F. McCarthy & Co., 112 Arch St. and 31 Otis St. _ For page see List of Advertisers. Welch Bros. Co., 226 Devonshire St. For page see List of Advertisers. H. M. Robinson & Co., 15 Province St. and 9 Chapman PL For page see List of Advertisers. WHOLESALE FLORISTS BaffBlo, N. T. William F. Kasting Co., 883-87 BlUcott »t For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Peter Relnberg, 51 Wabash Ave. For page see List of Advertisers. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. J. A. Budlong. 37-39 Randolph St. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Flower Growera' Association, 178 N. Michigan Ave. For page see List of Advertisers. The Geo. WIttbold Co., Chicago, 111. Florists and Nurserymen. For page see List of Advertisers. Cincinnati, Ohio The J. M. McCulIough's Sons Co., 318 Walnut St. For page see List of Advertisers. Detroit Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 38 and 40 Broadway. For page see List of Advertisers. New York M C. Ford. 121 W. 28th St.. New York For page see List of Advertisers. H. E. Froment, 57 W. 28tb St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. E. C. Horan, 55 W. 2Sth St.. New York For page see List of Advertisers. A. H. Langjahr, 131) W. 28th St., New York For page see List of Advertisers. James McManus, 55 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. W. F. Sheridan, 133 W. 2Sth St., New York For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. H. Kuebler, 28 Wllloughby St. Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Moore, Hentz & Nash, 55 and 57 W. 28tli St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Greater New York Florists' Association 162 Livingston St., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. J. K. Allen, New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers, Charles MlUang, 55 and 57 West 26th St For page see List of Advertisers. P. J. Smith. 49 West 28th St.. N. Y. B'or page see List of Advertisers. W. P. Ford. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Traendly ^ Schenck, New York. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Badgley, Riedel & Meyer, Inc., New York For page see List of Advertisers. Henry M. Robinson & Co., 48 West J8tli St. New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. F. R. Plereon Co., Tarrytown-on-H»dsou For page see List of Advertisers. Philadelphia Leo. Nlessen Co., 1209 Arch St., Phlla., Fa. For page see List of Advertisers. The S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., 1808-12 Ladlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Rochester George B. Hart, 24 Stone 8t. For page see List of Advertisers. Montreal Montreal Floral Co., Ltd., Montreal, P. Q. For page see List of Advertisers. New Offers In This Issue CARNATION PLANTS. S. S. I'eunock-Meehan Co., Phlla., Pa. For pase see List of Advertisers. COLD STORAGE LILIES. Henry F. Michell Co., Phila., Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. EARLY CLOSING AND RAPID SERVICE. M. Rice & Co., Phlla., Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. FERNS IN FLATS. McHutchison & Co., New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. GODFREY CALLAS. Patten & Co., TewUsbury, Mass. For [la.ne see List of Advertisers. JONES PATENT EXHIBITION VASE R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Boston. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. ROSES. Wood Bros., Fishkill, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. SWEET PEA ANNOUNCEMENT. W. Atlee Burpee, Phila., Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. A NEW VOLUME Vol. i6of HORTICULTURE began with last issue and now is the time to subscribe. If you are not already on our subscription list, send $1.00 for the coming year, or 50 cents to January i, 1913- We do not need to dilate on HORTICULTURE'S worth. It's contents are sufficient evi- dence. The recognition it is constantly receiving in new subscribers shows the strong hold it has gained in the es- teem and good will of the hor- ticultural profession. Send in Your Name writmg to Adverlmrs kindly mention Horticulture «4 HOETICULTURE July 13, 1912 Page Advance Co *>7 Albert & David- sou 66 Aptdne Mfg. Co. .65 Aschmanu, G....35 A y r e s, Co., S. Bryson 48 Badgley, Keidel & Meyer 58 Baruard, W. W. Co 49 Barrows & Son.. 3a Bayersdorfer, H. & Co 59 Bay State Nur- series 46 Bertermann, Ir- wiu 52 Eobbinli &. At- liius 46 Boddington, A. T.51 Bolglauo, J. & Sou 49 Bostou Florist Letter Co 56 Breck, J. & Sou.. 48 Bridgeman's Seed Warehouse ....48 Breitmeyer's, J. Sons 52 Budlong, J. A. .. .56 Burpee, W. A. & Co 36 Carbone 53 Cbicago Carna- tion Co oG Cbicago Flower Growers" Asso..56 C li i 1 d s, John Lewis 47 Clarke's, D. Sons. 52 Copley Sq. Hotel. 55 Cowee, W. J 58 Craig, Kobt. Co. .34 Crawbuck, George W 58 Dards 52 De Buck, John. ..34 Dodd, Cbas. H...67 Dorner A: Sons Co 35 Dreer, H. A 66 Duulop, John H..53 Dysart, R. J 58 Eastern Cbemieal Co 65 Edwards Folding Box Co 56 Elliott's, W. Sons.49 Ernest, W. H....66 Esler, J. G 66 Eyres 52 Fairfield L a n d- scape & Nur- sery Co 46 Farqubar, R. & J. Co 48 Fieke, Tbec 48 Florists' Tel. De- livei'y 52 Foley Mfg. Co... 67 Fold, M. C 58 Ford, \V. P 58 Fottler, F i s k e, Rawsou Co 49 Franiiugbam Nur- senes 46 Fromeut, H. E...58 Galviu, Tbos. F. .53 Gasser, J. M. Co. 53 Gibson Bros 53 Goodsell, P. H.. .46 Greater N. Y. Florists' Asso. .58 Grey, T. J. Co... 49 Gude Bros. Co. . .53 Hail Association. .66 Hart, George B. .56 Hartford & Mc- Donough 58 Hatcher 52 Haven Seed Co.. .49 Heacock, Jos 34 Henderson, A. . . .34 Hilflugei- Bros 66 Holm & Olson... 52 Horau, B. C 58 Hews, A. H. & Co 66 Holland Nurser- ies 46 Hunt, T. H.-. .65-67 Iliffe, D 66 Irwin, U. J B5 Interstate Tobac- co Co 65 Jacobs & Sons, S-.66 Johnston, T. J. & Co .53 Kasting, "W.F. Co.59 List of Advertiaers Page ■Wants, For Sale. 64 ■Ward, R. M. & Co 47 Weeber & Don... 49 ■Welch Bros 59 Whittier & Co., W. B 46 Wilson, Robt. G.52 Wood Bros 35 Woodrow & Mar- ketos 58 Young & Nugent. 52 Zinn, J. A 53 Page Keller, J. B. Son8.53 Kentucky Tobac- co Product Co. 65 Kervan Co 58 King Cons. Co. . .67 Kroeschell Bros. .67 Kuebler, W. H. .59 Lager & HurreU.34 Lauge, A 53 Lange, H. F. A. .53 Langjahr, A. H..58 Lemon Oil Co 65 Leonard Seed Co. 48 Leuthy, A. & Co. 35 Loechner & Co... 47 Lord & Bumhani Co 68 Lutton, W. H 68 MacMulkin, E 53 Maynard, W. E. .46 McCarthy, N. F. Co 59 McConnell, Alex. .52 McCray Refriger- ator Co 54 McCuUough's, J. M. Sons Co 56 McHutch is o u & Co 47 McKeuzie, John. .35 McManus, Jas....58 Michell, H. F. Co.49 Michigan Cut Flower Ex 59 Metropolitan Ma- terial Co 67 Millang, Chas 58 Miller, E. S 46 Montreal Floral Co 58 Moore, Hentz & Nash 58 Murray, Samuel. .52 Niessen, Leo Co. .56 Oechslin, Frank.. 59 Oklahoma Seed Growers' Co 49 Ouwerkerk, P 46 I'alethorpe, P. R.65 Palmer. W. J. & Son 52 Park Floral Co.. .52 Parshelsky Bros. .66 Patten & Co 35 Pennock - Meehan Co 57 Penn the Florist. 53 Perkins St. Nur- series 35 Pierce Co., F. 0.66 Pierson, A. N 35 Piereon, F. R 34 Plant Food Co., 20th Century... 65 Poehlmaun Bros. .56 Quaker City Ma- chine Co 67 Reed & Keller. ..58 Reintierg, Peter. .56 Rex Co 49-65-66 Rice, M. & Co. ..34 Rickards Bros. .. .48 Robinson & Co. 56-58 Robinson, J. c. Seed Co 49 Rock, Wm. L 52 Roehrs, J. Co 34 Holland, Tbos 35 R 0 1 k e r , A. & Sons 47-66 Rosery, The 52 Rustic Mfg., Co. .66 Salter Bros 53 Sander & Sou 34 Schulz, Jacob 52 Scott. John 35 Sharp, Partridge Co 67 Sheridan, W. F. .58 Siggers & Sig- gers 66 Skidelsky, S. S. & Co 48 Smith. E. D. & Co 35 Smith, P. J 58 Smith, W. & T. Co 46 Smyth, Wm. J. ..52 Standard Plate Glass Co 67 Sterns, A. T. Lumber Co 66 Stumpp & Wal- ter Co 64-65 Stumpp. Geo. M. .52 .Syracuse Pottery Co. ..; 66 Tailbv ,53 Page Totty, Chas. H...35 Thorburn, J. M. & Co 40 Traendly & Scheuck 58 Troy, J. H 46 United Fertilizer Co 65 Valentine, J. A. .52 Vincent, R., Jr., & Sons Co.. .35-49 Vick's, Jas. Sons. 40 Wade, Tbos. J. . .64 GREENHOUSES BUILDING OR CONTEMPLATED. Ada, Okla.— "W. E. Pitt, one house. Stoneham, Mass. — Edward Gay, one house. Hanibal, O. — Hoskins Bros., houses 117x250. Mt. Airy, Phila., Pa. — Max Rothe, house 34 X 150. Beverly, Mass. — A. A. Pembroke, house 60 X 450. Paterson, N. J. — Cedar Lawn Ceme- tery, one house. Cincinnati, O. — Fred Kettler, 'Win- ton road, one house. Findlay, O. — J. J. Waaland, East Front street, rose house.' Mystic, Conn. — J. H. Schaffer, Washington street, addition. OIney, Phila., Pa. — Louis Burk, re- building conservatory 32 x 165. Evansville, Ind. — Theodore Kuebler, house 22x100; lean-to 60 feet. Three Rivers, Mich. — J. W. Riggs & Co., 6 Adams street, additions. Utica, N. Y.— Samuel Whitton, 232 Churchill avenue, house 20 x 70. La Crosse, Wis. — La Crosse Floral Co., Cass street, house 16 x 120. Providence, R. I. — John W. Hogan, 50 Elrahurst avenue, house 32 x 120. Indianapolis, Ind. — John J. Eisner, 534 S. Keystone avenue, t'wo houses. Oklahoma City, Okla.— H. S. Clene- han. East Sixteenth street, one house. Gloversville, N. Y. — William Lar- combe, 129 East Main street, house 35 X 100. Pleasant Hill, Mo. — George M. Kel- logg Flower & Plant Co., rebuilding five houses. Roxboro, Pa. — Gustave Koethe, East Martin street, carnation house, 22 x 100, Foley material. Far Rockaway, L. I., N. Y. — Harry Seamon, three houses, each 25x100; service building 12 x 75. Philadelphia, Pa. — Henry A. Miller, Washington lane and Chew street, Gerraantown, one house. Youngstown, O. — Fischer & Bork- lund, market street, house 30x300; addition to present houses. Atchison, Kan. — Mangelsdorf Bros. Seed Co., South Eighth street, three houses 26 x 175, one 26 x 75. Marlon, Ind. — Marion Floral Co., 31st and Meridian streets, additions to houses; new heating plant, benches, boiler and boiler house. North Woburn, Mass.— J. R. Shield, is benching two 200-foot carnation houses with material supplied by the King Construction Company. Bring Back the Birds While you are working out your ideal In the garden, why not provideahome for the birds that help to make life in the country really wortn while ? A rustic house placed in a tree or on a pole will make an ex- cellent home for ilic birds and add to the attractive- ness of the surroundings. We have them in all sizes and shapes to suit any style of archi- tecture. LOG CABIN NO. i One- Family LOG CABIN NO. 2 Two-Family LOG CABIN NO. 3 Two-Family f 10 Inches Wide"! ■j 10 Inches High '• [10 Inches Deep J f 10 Inches Wide ~1 ^ i« Inches High V [14 Inches Decpj {14 Inches Wide^ 12 Inches High J- 17 Inches Deep J $1.50 $2.50 $3-50 50 Barclay Street - New York City WADE S SPECIAL FLORISTS' BLOOD AND BONE Beet on the market. Highest Orsd*. Write for price and reference*. THOS. J. WADE NEW ROCHELLE, N. Y. UIIIIIIHIiilHIHIitlHIIUllUlHUmiHIIUIUll I WANTS, FOR SALE, ETG. S Acivertisements in this oolumc one S cent a vfotd. Inittak couot as wotit. i Ouh wHb order. All corf^jotxieaca I uUnated "cue HORTlCUL- 1 TURE" should be sent to U Hm>- ■ (UoQ Place, Boaton. ihtUHHIHIIintNIIIHIIIlllHIIIUlHUHUirii SITUATIOMS^WANTED GARDENER and Florist, three years' general experience; one In America, two la old countiv. Single, sober, reliable. AX, care HORTICUI-TURE. FOR SALK Florist's Delivery Wagon and Two-Horse Van. Changing System to Antomoblles, ALEX. McCONNELL 571 Fifth Ave., New York FOR SALE— Ford top delivery car; been used. Good bargain. Chas. Millang, 57 West Twenty-sixth Street, New York City. FOR SALE— Second hand flange; valyea, from a to 6 in., in good condition, also a low-pressure steam pump. D. Iliffe, 258 Franklin St., Boston, Mass. i'OR SALE— Fresh from factory, b»vi 10 X 12, 16 X 18, 16 I 24, doable thick. A and B qualities. Market dropped. Now li the time to buy and save money. ParshM- sky Bros., Inc., 215-217 Havemeyer St.. Brooklyn, N. Y. FOR SALE— In Sharon, Mass., 18 acre fiirm. good buildings, two greenhouses, on JIaiu street. Fine place for wholesale florist or market gardener. For full partic- ulars, address E. G. Blaney, Swampscott, Mass. FOR SALE— Office and two connecting f^reenhcpuses. one acre rich productive land, corner two .streets. Good location for wholesale or retail trade. Owner has other business. L. E. Bennett, Wakefield, Mass. July 13, 1912 HORTICULTUEE 65 Tobacco Paper IS THE smoNeEST, BEST PACKED, EASIEST APPLIED. 34 iheots $ 0.75 144 «fa«ets 3.60 288 thMto 6.30 17X8 •beets 3&10 NluU'rUMt '«««»"«•"«' ^^^^^^^^^^^^^J^^^^^^J By far th* CHEAPEST. Furnishes the just note pricei Most Nicotine for the Monev pint $ ijo r, ™4„^ ^ K >i G«llon SJO TBB KBirroCKT TOBACCO PRODUCT CO., LOtttATllle, Ky. S Gallons 47.25 ^SaUH lECtlCI Gsaranteed under the Insecticide Act. 1910. Serial N«. 321 Save your plants and trees. Here is an insect- icide thai will positively destroy all insects — Mealy Bug, Brown and White Scale, Thrip, Red Spider, Black and Green Fly, Mites, Ants, e'c. without in- jury to plan-ts and without odor. Used according to directions our standard Insecticide will pre\ent ravages on your crops by insects. Non-poisonous and harmless to user and plant. Leading Seedsmen and Florists have used it with wonderful results. Destroys Lice in Poultry Houses, Fleas on Dogs and all Domestic Pests. Excellent as a wash for dogs and other animals. Relieves mange. Effective where others fail. M Pint - - 25c; Pint - -40c; Qaarl - . 75o H Gallon, SL25: Gallon. &2.00; 5 Gallon Can, i9 ;iO Gallon Can • • &17.50 Dilute ii'ilh zvater 30 to $0 parts For Sale by Seedsmen and Florists' Supply Houses If you cannot obtain this from your supply house write us direct Lemon Oil Company Oept. K «20 W. Lexinslon St., Baltimore, Ud. Directions on every package Greea Flies and Black Flies Too are easy to kill with BRAND Tobacco Powder For fumigating or dusting. ^.00 per bag, 100 lbs. Write tor free samples. Money with order. interstate Tobacco Co., Inc. ' 713 1st Ave., NEW YORK Money refunded if ?iot satiified. Beivare of imitations. Territory open for live Jobbers. Write for prices. Cocoanut Fibre Soil l^t on I bin will 1)6 all you need for a (rreen lawn. Sow new grnss seed with th« .soil. One ton for 1,200 square feet. 20th CENTURY PLANT FOOD CO, 27 & 29 Ocean St., Beverly Mass. POULTRY and FRUIT REVIEW A pabllcatloQ ®B tie farm Joormftl tllAt reviews aii poultry aod fmlt paper* Is United States, will be sp-mt on trLil one 7*ar t« all who i>©Bd 16 cents, to pay wrapplDc gBd postage, and names o<( tfer©# fruit o-r poultry raisers. THE RIX COMPANY II MfRISBrRO, PA. D. D. JOHNSON'S CELEBRATED EVERGREEN BRAND Flo'vver and La^vn FERTILIZER Unrivaled for all florlcultural aud hortlcultnral pnrpoaeg. GENUINE PLANT FOOD For sale by leading dealers and Jobbers everywhere. Copyrighted and registered U. S. Patent Office, 1910. All rights reserved by UNITED FERTILIZER CO. Manufacturers 143 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. »-Balc-lne Kills Bu Catalogue of valuable information FREE E. H. HUNT, 131 N.Wabash Avenue, Chicas:o I kiLmdead . ThebestofaLL/l thetobaccolf^^^ for/^ Busting or Stumpp& Walter Co. '"n^r The Best BugKillerand iticidE; HILLEP Bloom Saver For PROOF Write to P. R. Palethorpe Co. (Incorporalad) CLARKSVILLE, TENN. Imp Soap Spray Effective one to thirty-two. Sln^e salbocwr $1.50 Eastern fHiembai C(»if any a^^TC3r>j The Kerognizeil Standard Inserticide. Not a cure-all, but a specific remedy for nil sap suclcing insects infesting pliint life, such as green, black, white fly, red spider, thrips. mealy bug, bronn and wliite scale. ruiversally endorsed by commercial growers and professional gardeners of reputntioji, as the insecticide that does excel all. $2.50 per Gallon. $1.00 per Quart. \}wm "Arlions Speak Louder than Words." So W-' are willing to let the merit if tlUs oomparatively new fungicide speak for Uself. We claim it has no equal for mildew, rust and wilt attacliing flower, fruit or vegetable plants. A trial will couvini e you. $3.00 per Gallon. 75c. per Quart. Apliine and Fungine are spraying materials, readily soluble in water, used at various strength?^, according to direc- tions on each can. They are equally effective in the greenhouse and in the garden. FOR SALE BY SEEDSJIEN. Manufactured by Aphine Manufacturing Co., Madison, N.J. M. C. EBEL, General Manaser. "You can no more conduct business without advertising than you can farming without fertilizing." — Uncle Peleg, €6 HOKTICULTUEE July 13, 1912 ITOK HEWS STANDARD 99 us... POTS POT MAKERS FOR 140 YEARS WORLDS LARGEST MANUFACTURERS Pearson Street LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y. WRITE FOR CATALOGUE AND DISCOUNTS A. H. HEWS & CO., Inc. Main Office and Factorle* CAMBRIDGE, MASS. DREER'S "Riverton Special" Plant Tub N.I Dlam. Bach Do«. 100 10 20 In. $1.45 119.00 llM.Of Wl 18 In. 1.30 14.00 U5.« sn lain. 1.00 112S M.OC 40 14 In. .«> 7.00 BO-W SO 12 In. .45 S.OO 40.00 BO 10 In. .38 4.00 «.Ofi 70 8 In. .30 3.B0 38.0C Mannfactnred for as eiclnslTely. The be«t toD ever Introduced. The neatest, ll^htesi und cheapest. Painted green, with electric welded hoops. The four largest slses harf drop handles. HENRY A. EREER, i«ti;?, Piam?. 8«its mi satiirm, 714 ciiestmit Street PhHaddpliia, Pa. 500 4 In. @ $4,50 456 4% " " 5.24 320 5 " 4.51 210 5% '• " 3.78 144 6 " 8.16 120 7 •• 4.20 60 8 " 3.00 1000 READY PACKED CRATES STANDARD FLOWER POTS AND BOIB PANS can be sbipncil at an hour's notice. Price per crate: 2000 134 in. @ $6.00 1500 2 '• " 4.88 1500 2Vi " " 5.25 1500 21/2 " " 6.00 1000 3 ■• " 5.00 800 31/2 ■' " 5.80 HILFINGER BROS., Pottery, Fort EdwarJ, N.Y. Aaiost Relker & Sons, 31 Barcby St, N. Y. City, Agents. OUR SPECIHn— Long distance and expert Uade. Syracuse Red Pots "A little pot is booo hot,* likrwiic a tbto pot. TMe vill »ave you fuel Our pots are the ttuccest mi^ toughest owizK to the earperior quality at the c^. New prtoe list cm spplicatimi. Syracuse Pottery Co., ^^n'^^^ — STANDARD FLOWER — U youi ^e£aboiis«c axe within sew ml«s ti the Capitol, write us, we c«c aave yo9 aooey. W. H, 2M t M Sb.. ERNEST I.e. Rustic Sucimer Honses. ArlNrs Rustic ManyfacturJDg Co. ISO Nissao St.. New Taili CItl Rustic Summer Houses, Pergolas, Arbors, Fences, Bridges and ail Garden Furniture built to the most aitistic way. Send for catalogue. When writing to advertiaert kindly mmntion HORTICULTURE. Rubber Stamps, Steaeils tmO*, Kt—1 lUBBS, Hotel B4i«fac» apd K.7 Ch.cks, Baifw, Barml.g ■nndii. Pew Namb.rs, Nmraberlng Machine!), Cbeck Protwtors, 8t«Bell CoMklBAtJoas. 8tMl AlpkabMs and Flgarw, lad^ble Inks, Rtaaell Color* and BraahM, Door Plate., Sabb*r T/pa. lUutratMl Cat alogQe of naarlj 100 paxsa sant with first order or apon racalpt tt 5 twu- cant stamps. Agents waatad. THE REX COMPANY, HarrisborK. Pa. A STIC A > FOR ££/,—?- §ifeCTHo^e|am| USE IT WOW. F.O. FIERCE CO. 12 W. BROADWAY NEW YORK Mastica is elastic and tenacious, admits of ex- pansion and contraction Putty becomes hard and b Ittie. Broken g'afis more easily removed without brealilng of other glass as occurs with hard putty. Lasts longer than putty Easy to applj\ S. JACOBS & SONS (JPON nor D CD r^TiMrOT _^ !3C0uC5T rVcQvTnina r&e Tnc Cof^PLcrc CeccnoN - nDvi/vc S QQCCNtlOU^Cb ^mn CctrswucnON "^ 1359-1385 Flushing Ave. BROOKLYN, ■ ■ > N. Y. WROUGHT IRON PIPE FOR SALE Rethreaded, thoroughly overhauled, in ran dona lengths, guaranteed free from splits or holes. It will pay you to communloafe with ns. /ALBERT & DAVIDSON 217-83 I'nion Avenne Brooklyn, N. T DANIEL ILIFFE Greenhoase Heat.ng and Ventilating All kinds of Repairing on Steam or Hot Water Outfits, Retubing Boiler, Packing, etc. 256 Franklin St., Boston shop iuld Residence, 151 Union Street, South Weymouth. Tel. 406-W. Weymouth. Tbe FLORISTS' HAIL litSOCIATIOA OF AMERICA, tnsnrer of (2,&M,eO0 sq. ft. of irlaa8. For paiticialan address Jottfi C Esler. itfi Saddle River N.Y GLASS for GREENHOUSE and HOT BED SASHES. Our prices can be had bj mall, 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 *• a car load on a one day notice, and at Rock Bottom Prices. PARSHELSKY BROS. Inc. «T6-2n IlaTemeyer St., Brooklyn. V. T. CYPRESS SASH BARS 32 feet or Ion«M' HOT BED SASH PECKY CYPRESS BENCH LUMBER. QREENHOUSES EflECTED AND EpPPED COWLETE IF DESUiEO Write tor Ciroalar "D" and Prices m A. T. SmPS LUMBER CO. NEPONS€T, SO«TON, MA^S. )reer's Peerless^ Glazing Points For Greenbouses Drive easy and true, because both bevels are on the same Bide. Can't twist and break the glass in driving. Galvan- ized and will not rust. rights or lefts. The Peerless Glazing Poin is patented. No others like it. Order from your deale or direct from us. 1000,75c. postpaid. Samples free. HEVBTA. DKEEB.j No T14 Chefltnnt 8tr«et^ FhUadelphia. Send your business direct to Washington. Saves time and insures better service. Personal attention guarantee<]. Thirty years active service. SIGGERS & SIGGERS PATENT l^WYHRS Box 9, National Union Building Washington, D. C. July 13, 1915 HOETICULTUKE 67 Metropolitan Patent Iron Wall Construction With a little extra cost above wood, anyone can have an Iron Wall Green- house, by bolting the different pieces together and securing roof bars, for any size glass, with the clips. Metropolitan Material Company 1398-1408 Metropolitan Avenoe BROOKLYN, NEW YORK KROESCHELL BOILER SEND FOR CATALOGUE KROESCHELL BROS. CO.^ W. Erie St., Chicago, IM. SPECIFY Advance Ventilating Apparatus when ordering your build- ing material. Our ma- chines have satisfied the most critical users and will continue to do so. Remember that we ab- solutely guarantee our ap- paratus to give perfect satisfaction. We want you to have our catalog. Send us your name and address and we will forward one at once. ADVANCE CO., - Richmond, Ind. REMEMBER THAT YOU DO AN INJUSTICE to yourself by not getting FOLEY'S FIGURES before placing the order for that new house or repairs. IRON FRAME AND SEMI-IRON FRAME HOUSES, GLASS, BOILERS. VENTILATING MACHINES, ETC. D. T CONNOR THE FOLEY WI'F'G CO. JOHNA PAYNE Representative ^^.^ ^,f.^^ ^j p^^,„^ 1002 04 St. lames Blig. West End Trust Bldg. 25 ID S. Western Ave. "33 Broadway PhilaPa. CHICAGO - ILL New York, NY. KING GREENHOUSES THE KIND YOU HAVE LONGED FOR LIGHT, STRONG AND LASTING YOU CANNOT .AFFORD TO BUILD ANY OTHER KIND FOR THEY BRING THE DE- SIRED RESULTS, AND ARE GOOD HOUSES FOR LONG TIME THE DIFFERENCE IN COST BETWEEN THE BEST AND CHEAPEST IS HARDLY WORTH CONSIDERING, FOR THE C( LST OF GLASS, HEATING, BENCHES AND ERECTING IS THE SAME FOR THE BEST OR WORST. IVrite for Bulletin and Question Blanl^ KING OOlMSI'RUC'riOlM CO. Head OKice and Works N. TONAWANDA, N. Y. Eastern Sales Office 1181 BROADWAY, NEW YORK STANDARD PLATE GLASS* CO. rianufacturers — Importers — Jobbert NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY FRENCH OR AMERICAN GREENHOUSE GUSS LOWEST PRICES ON REQUEST 26-JO Sudbury St. BOSTON, FIASS. 61-63 Pertlasd 8t« SHARP, PARTRIDGE & CO. Are Leaders In. GREENHOUSE GLASS OUR PRICES WILL PROVE THIS. CHICACO, ILL. SEND FOR E_ H. HUNT'S IMENA/^ SF>RIIMG C A-r/VL.OG«^E "Guaranteed Greenhouse Supplies" 131 N. WABASH AVE. CHICAGO, ILL. Evins 20th Century Arm Will not twist the shafting pipe. Three times the power of old »tyle elbow arms. Sold only with Evans Challenge Machine. IVrite for free Catalogue to QUAK£B CITY MACHINB CO. Richmond, Ind. CHARLES H. DODD IfMhMlc. lr«n FraM* and W*«d Bar H*ms«a. Idaal Or»«nh*o*« Bollrrs. Mjii*vlal< r«r&t«b*d or Br«ct«d. H«atiair aft4 T^BtlUtlBr Mat«rlali. 578 Ocean Ave., JERSEY CIH. N. J. 68 HORTICULTURE July 13, 1912 FIRST we built a range of Iron Frame houses. Then four or so years afterward, this conservatory, which in design harmonized with the architec- tural treatment of the residence. Its interior arrangement is quite the most delight- ful and practical of any we have seen in many a day. It comes the nearest yet to being the ideal scheme. It's out of the question to describe it — but if you are interested we will gladly send you two charming interior views which tell the story. Lord & Burnham Co. SALES OFFICES New York, St. James BIdi;. BoitoD, Tremont BMg. Philadelphia, Franklin Bank BIdg. Chicago, Rookery Bldg, FACTORIES Irvington, N. Y. Des Plaines, III. ERECTED AT RUMSON, N. J. ^EEING how attractive and practical this arrangement is, do you wonder why THE LUTTON PATENT *^ CURVED EAVE method has changed Greenhouse Construction during the past few years? The result has been the most successful house that can be produced; the other concerns who had been producing the same antiquated buildings for years had to simply destroy their patterns as well as their catalogues and start anew. Just ask some of our imitators to show you some of their curved eave houses built before THE LUTTON PATENT was granted; you will then be convinced that you had better consult with me. WILLIAM H. LUTTON, .^S^.k West Side Ave. Station, Jersey City, N. J. LIBRARY NEW YORK BOTAMCAL QAkOi-.N. Water Gardening View of tbe Bayard Thayer Estate, Lancaster, Mass DEVOTED TO THE FLORIST. PLANTSMAN. LANDSCAPE GARDENER AND KINDRED INTERESTS PueusHEO EvBRY Saturday at 11 Hamilton Puacb. Boctom. Subscription, f t.OO per Ykar 70 II O 1!T 1 C U I.T U R E July 20, 1912 r N I A d < O < o H Z u > z o o < m M I H u o K O Ik u W H I Interesting Ne^^s Concerning THE HOUSE OF MCE The latest creations in RICE'S FLORISTS SUPPLIES and RIBBONS surpass any of our previous season's showing. The "RICE" lines contain all the NEWEST NOVELTIES and the "OLD RELIABLE " staples. They will prove " Dandy" sellers for your Fall trade. You have the advantage of your " Competitor" when you use Supplies and Ribbons from the " HOU.SE OF RICE," because you are sure of OUAL- ITY, PRICE AND SERVICE. Let us have your order today, whether it is large or small, we want it. (Sh CO., PHILADELPHIA, PA. M. RICE 1220 Race Street ! THE LEADING FLORISTS' SUPPLY HOUSE AND RIBBON SPECIALISTS We close at 5 p. m. (Saturdays at 1 p.m.) during July and August HYDRANGEAS FOR JULY AND AUGUST FLOWERING We have a large stock of very fine plants well set with buds, which will show color early in July, and will be in perfection during July and August — the months when they are most in demand for summer decoration at watering places, etc. Our stock is large, so that we can supply plants in carload lots, if wanted. Plants in ordinary butter tubs, $2.00 and $3.00 each; if wanted In new cedar tubs, painted green, with iron handles, $1.00 each additional. When ordering, state whether wanted in butter tubs or new cedar tubs. Extra large specimens in half-barrels, $5.00 and $7.50 each. PHOENIX ROEBELENII The finest and most graceful of all palms. Hardiest for summer decora- tion. Ironclad. Does splendidly out of doors. Fine specimens In new 12- In. tubs, $5.00 each. CROTONS Best assorted varieties In 5-ln. and 6- In. pots, $6.00, $9.00 and $12.00 per dozen. COLD STORAGE LILT OF THE VALLEY Very finest quality obtainable. Packed in cases of 500 and 1,000. COLD STORAGE LILIUM GIGAN- TEUM 7-9 inch bulbs ; case lots of SOX LARGE SPECIMEN FERNS We have a magnificent stock of excep- tionally fine NEPHROLEPIS in the following varieties, viz. — ELEGANTI8SIMA, 6-inch pots, 50c. eacu ; 8-inch, $1.00 each ; extra fine specimens, 12-inch, $4.00 to $5.00 each. HARRISII. Extra choice form of Bos- toniensis. 12-ln. pots, extra fine speci- mens, $7.50 to $10.00 each. BOSTONIBNSIS, 10-in. pots, extra fine specimens, $4.00 to $5.00 each. GIATRASI, 8-in. pots, $1.00 each; 10- in.. extra fine specimens, $3.00 each, SCOTTII, 10-in. pots, extra fine speci- mens, $2.50 each. VIRIDISSIMA, 10-in. pots, $2.00 to $3.00 each. MAGNIFICA, MCSCOSA, ELEGANTIS- SIMA COMPACTA, SYa-ln. pts, JSc. ea. GIATRASI, 31^-in. pots, 15c. each. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS, 2%- in. pots, $4.00 per 100. SMALL FERNS FOR FERN PANS, as- Sorted, 2»4-ln. pots. $3.50 per 100. F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-Hudson NEW YORK ORCHIDS Special Sale to close out. Fresh imported Cattleya Trianae Catlleya Gigas Cattleya Mossiae Cattleya Schroederac Prices very reasonable. Write to JOHN DeBUCK, SECAUCUS, NEW JERSEY ORCHIDS Largett Importert, Exporter; Grow»rt and Hybridist* in th* WorU SANDER, St. Alban's, England and 258 Broadway, Room 721 NEW YORK CITY Hybrid Orchids Julius Roehrs Co. FLOWERED AND UNFLOWERED.... Rutheriord, N. J. ROBERT CRAIG CO. eOftE», PALMS •a« ■•TeltlM IB ItMonttT* I HADin ud 4itk rntEEn. muoeumu, m. POINSETTIAS June and July Delivery We will have a fine lot ready early in July. Extra Strong 2%-li\. pot plants, $5.60 per 100, $60.00 per 1000. Strong 2%-ln. $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000, A. HENDERSON & CO. 352 N. Michigan Ave. CHICAGO ORANGETREES FOR SALE Large specimeos. Specially grown foi orangeries and terraces. ! 00 specimens. Sizes and prices on application. J. H.TROY, New Rochelle,N.Y. July 20, 1912 HORTICULTURE 71 CANNAS Canna is one of our strong points, and while we do not pretend to grow all the good kinds, we do grow enough of the best kinds to meet the requirement of the general trade. We put up a first call grade of roots 250 in a box of uniform size. We have the prospect of a good crop and are booking orders for next season deliver)-. Write us what your approximate needs will be, as we will make interesting special prices on large lots I'er lOOn. -XIplionst' ISuiniei* Sl.5.00 llia\i!ith.i i5.00 .1. I). Ki-.ele 1.5.00 •lean Tissot 15.00 Louisiana 15.00 Mail. Croz.v 15.00 Per 1000. Niagara SliO.OO Patria ' 15.00 Veuus 20.00 Mrs. Kate Gray 20.00 Floi'ence A'auslian 15.00 President .M.vers 15.00 Queen ( harlotte 20.00 Per 1000. Rieliard Wallace $15.00 Rosea Gigantea 40.00 Souv. (le .\ntoine Crozy 20.00 Pennsylvania 15.00 Wm. Saunders 40.00 Inclo Sam 25.00 R. VINCENT, JR., & SONS CO., White Marsh, Md. ROSES From 3-ineh pot& — strong:, own root. Lady HilUngflon, fine Stock, Grafted. $25.00 per 100: Owu Root, $15.00 p r 100. Double Pink Killarney, Radiance, IMrs. Taft. Mrs. Wardell. My Maryland, Harry Kirk, $10.00 per 100. Pink Killarney, White Killarney, Kaiserln Augusta Victoria, Richmond. Perle, Sunrise. Sunset, Araerican Beauty, $8.00 per 100. Bride. Bridesmaid, Bon .Silene, La France, Gruss an TepUtz, Clotliilde Soupert, Souvenir de Wootton, ST.'") per 100; .$60.00 per KM.HX Grafted, 3-inch pots. Mrs. Taft, Pink Killarney, Maryland, Mrs. Warden. Kaiserin, Bride, Brides- mard, $15.00 per 100. Wood Brothers FiSHKiLL, N. Y. CARNATIONS F. DORNER & SONS CO. LA FAYETTE, WtD. BOSTON FERNS ^^^^oTooT' WHITMAN! COMPACTA (New, to take the place of Whitman!. A better commercial fern — 2 1-2 in. $6 per 100 : $50 per 1000. ROOSEVELT. 2 1-2 in: $6 per 100; $50 per 1000. 250 plants at 1000 rates. H.H. BARROWS & SON,WliitmanJass. Palms, Ferns, Decorative and Foliage Plants Orders taken uow for IMPORTED AZALEAS On hand a splendid stock of Ferns in leading sorts. Also Cocos, Asparagus for Jardinieres. A. LEUTHY & CO. Perkins Street Nurseries, Rosllndale.— Boston, Mass. A.N.PiersonJnc, CROMWELL, CONN. Bedding Plants and Roses ROSE. 5TOCR SUNBURST, fine 3 inch stock, $30.00 per hundred. PINK KILLARNEY. MY MARYLAND, WHITE KILLARNEY and MELODY, 3 inch stock, $8.00 per hundred. SPECIAL PINK KILLARNEY, 4 inch, $10.00 per hundred. LADY HILLINGDON. A splendid lot of 4 inch plants, $15.00 per hundred. These Roses are not pick.ed over culls but choice planls, grown specially for sale. CHAS H.TOTTY, Madison, N.J. GODFREY DALLAS 100 1000 2 1-2 in., strong, $4.00 $35.00 3 in., strong, 5.00 45.00 C'a?.h witli order from unltnown parties. PATTEN & CO., TEWKSBURY, MASS. GERANIUMS BEST SORTS. IN BUD AND BLOOM $7.00 per lOO Bedding Plants, Full Line. First Quality, Any Quantity JOHN Mckenzie North C imbridge, Mass. LORRAINE BEGONIAS strong 2\i In. stoek, rmidy (or 3^ In Per 100. flB.eO; 2JS0 at tl«.M p«r 1«0 TmmAS ROLAND, Nahant, Mass ARAUCARIAS, PALMS, ROBBERS AND FERN BALLS S£.VI> /^•OR PRICES. Godfrey Aschmann Wholesale Grower and Importt-r 1012 W. Ontario St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. CHRYSANTHEMUMS THE BEST FOR FLORISTS' USE List of varieties and prices on application. ELMER 0. SMITH & CO. ADRIAN, MICH. CHRYSANTHEMUMS— ROOTED CUTTINGS Can furnish any variety. Write for prlMs. Boston Ferns, bench stock tS.SO C. ; t3«.M M. Cyclamen, 2^4 in.. $6.90 C. ; S In., $8.«C.; trs.M K. Fern Flats, any rarlety, |1.T5 »er tet> Everything In cuttings and snail ittamia. R.J. IRWIN, 3097 Broadway, New York City PALMS, FERNS AND DECORATIVE PUNTS JOHN SCOTT Rutland Road and E= 45th St. Td iS^oBedfort BROOKLYN, N=Y. Prices Quoted in these Columns are for Dealers Only. When Writine; to Advertisers Please Mention HORTICULTURE. 72 HORTICULTURE July 20, 1912 "The Kenilworth Strain" of GIANT PANSY SEED Must not be compared with the flimsy Trimardeau It is much larger and of good substance ; the immense flowers, of iVi to 4 inches, are of perfect form, and every tint and shade is produced in striking combinations and endless variations of beautiful colors and markings. The Stock Plants are most critically selected. It is rich with shades of brown, bronze, red, mahogany, and many others too numerous to mention. Light, Medium or Dark Mixtures. IMONA/ Rl 2000 seeds 50 cents, 5000 seeds $1.00 \i ouoce, $1.25, ounce $5.00 ^^^_ Pansies In Separate Colors Per 1000 Seeds Giant Adonis, Iienutiful light liliie 25c. Giant Emperor William, ultramarine blue 25c. Giant King: of the Blacks. coal black 25c. Gifint L.ord Beaconsfield, violet, shading to white. 25c Giant Golden Queen, yel- low 35c. Giant Golden Yellow with dark center 25c. Giant >lasteri>iece. beauti- fully rutfled. with a wide range of colors 25c. Giant White, very fine.... 25c. Per 10!M) Seeds Giant Red, a fine mixture of reri shades 25c; GianI White with lar^e violet center 25c. Giant Koyal Purple, fine large flower 25c. Giant Orchid Flowerins, rare shades 25c. Giant Bronze and Copper Shades 25c. Giant Light Blue, delicate shades of blue 25c. Giant Dark Blue, deep blue shades 25c. Giant Zebra Mixed Shades, striped 25c. The above 16 Colors Mixed, in equal proportions- 1000 seeds 25c. THE RAINBOW BLEND is grown from the latest intro- ductions of Giant Pansies of the most beautiful gorgeous colors, blotched, striped, veined, margined, etc. With every Sl.OO worth of Pansy Seed, I will send. free. 1000 seeds of Kaiubow. and with other amounts in like proportion. A FEW EXTRACTS FROM LETTERS OF PLEASID CUSTOMERS We have received hundreds of unsolicited From H. K. Carter, Niles, Ohio — I ur dered seed of you liist year and must say that I never saw such Pansies. They were entirely satisfactory in every way. From M. L. Penwell, Washington, Kansas— I used your seed last year and they are the best seed aud finest bloom I ever saw. __ From F. C. Winkelm.-iun. Hillsboro, 111. — Have tried your seeds several times aud tind them to be satisfactory. Can recommend them highly. From C. C. Warburton, Battle Creek, Mich. — Last year 1 purchased Pausy beed of you and was very much pleased with the results. I have grown Pausies for years l.>ut never had lietter ones. Please send me some more of the same .seed. From C. V. Wolf. Downers Grove, 111. — Best mixture of Pansies we had. My customers nearly went wild over them last year. Send seed as soon as possi- ble. From W. ,T. M. Edmonds. Auburn. N. Y. — They have given great satisfaction for the past two years that I have bought from you. From (ieo. F. Wright, Bellevue, Pa.— I have grown Pansies for a number of years and have never had any to equal yours. They have been the admiration of my friends aud I only hope I will be as successful next year as I was last in having such a beautiful variety. Fi-om J. & A. 15. Biram, Provinceti>wn. Mass. — We have h;\d good plants from your seed and hope these will prove equally good. From Frank W. Decks. Akron, Ohio. — Last year I bought iSS.Od worth of your Giant Pansy Seed, tlie Kenilwortli strain, and 1 was well pleased witli tlic results: I got over .5.(M10 plants whicli were very fine. letters from our customers praising our Pansy taken from them : From Walkes & Xicholson. Hammon- ton, N. J.— We got our Pansy Seed from vou last year; they were fine. From .T.T. Temple, Davenport, Iowa— The seed procured from yovi the past two years has given satisfaction. From Ed. van Reuth. Jr., Baltimore, Md. — My seed from you last year was very satisfactory. From Silliman Brothers, Syracuse, N Y. — The Kenilworth strain of Pansy Seed Ijought of you last year proved en- tirely satisfactory. From Bard & Davis, Syracuse, N. Y. — Last year we procured of you two packets, each containing 6, outlook and just as soon as any of them have rooted they should go into small pots as when they are left too long in the propagating bench you are bound to break their^roots which always cripples them for some time. When they are potted up keep them shaded with frequent syriugings until they begin to make new roots when thev'can have the fullest light and plenty of venti- lation, in 6 or 7-inch pans they always make ideal material for the holiday trade. Do not plant any pans until after the middle of September as they make too much growth when planted earlier. After September they will want a house wliere they can have a little fire heat. Orchids Give your Coelogyno cristata every attention now, such as "damping down — which should be done at least three times a day, to encourage a liberal amount of moisture in the atmosphere. Now that the weather is quite wai-m they should be syringed overhead twice a aay— morning and early in the afternoon. This orchid is now in active growth making and pushing lots of roots so where it is possible give them weak liquid manure once a week. Place them where they can be shaded from nine o'clock in the morning until about four in the after- noon as they always make better plants by the fall when exposed to the early morning and late afternoon sun. Give plenty of water at the roots and plenty of ventila- tion. Manv cattleyas such as labiata, Trianae, Schroe- derae, etc., that are'in full growth will need lots of water at the roots and a syringing once or twice a day now. They like shading as mentioned above. Schizanthus Sow the best strain of seed now and you will get nice plants that will flower well during the early winter. Sow in pans where a fine compost of loam and leaf mold are mixed together with a dash of sand. Cover seed quite lightly and press the soil firmly. Place in shady position and cover with a pane of glass until they start to come up when they should have full sun. When they are large enough "to handle jiot off into small pots, and shift as they niay require it until 7 or 8-inch pots are reached. Give them a rich compost of two parts of fibrous loam to one of well-rotted manure and always pot firmly. Keep in a frame and pinch them freely for the next 8 or 10 weeks and you will have nice compact plants. Callas; Care of Chrysanthemums; Coreopsis for Easter; Double 74 HOETICULTURE July 20. 1912 FRUIT AND VEGETABLES UNDER GLASS •^' CONDUCTED BY ^fe-XU^ o >(^^rs^i Questions by our readers In line with any of the topics presented on this page will he cordially received and prnrnptly answered by Mr. Fenson. Such communications should invariably be addressed to the office of HOKTICULTCIIB. Pot Up Strawberries Strawberries should be repotted as soon as they till the three-inch with roots. Do not let them remain in the small laots long enough to become root-bound or a diflSculty will be experiencel in getting tliem started in the sixes. No plant grows as it should, if allowed to starve in a small pot. The six-inch pots should pre- viously have been cleaned and now recjiiire to be properly drained. This is a point to emphasize in straw- berry growing; the pots must be drained thoroughly, or when they are being forced no end of trouble will be caused. Growing at this stage a strawlaerry relishes lots of water and feed is also applied in liquid form. If this cannot pass and allow the soil to get a shade dryer and absorb a little air, the whole ball will soon turn sour, with such results as will cause failure. Broken pots or rough ashes will answer the purpose, the former preferable. After adjusting the drainage in each pot drop a teaspoonfull of soot on top of it. This will help to keep out woi-ms whose delight it is to stop up all drain- age. As to suitable soil for potting strawberries, one need not be so particular so long as it is sweet and rich. Ordinary loam chopped down from the heap with some lasting manure added (fine bone meal is good) will be all right. Should the loam be heavy and there is any danger of its ramming too hard to allow the water to pass, mix in enough old mushroom bed, previoiasly passed through a thi-ee quarter-inch sieve, to keep it open. Needless to say, select the best plants for potting all the time and right from the start use the rammer with vigor. Providing the soil is not wet it will be difBeult to make the plants too hard. When potted remove the plants to a level space having an ash bottom and stand them pot thick for a time. This will help retain the moisture around them. Spray the plants over con- tinually to encourage them to get off the mark. The cMef aim which should always be kept in mind is to get a good sound well-developed crown before winter. Mushroom Spawn 'V\niich of the two manufactured mushroom spavms is the best — American or Englisli made — is a question often discussed ^nth some vigor. The vei7 name itself makes one slide up and down the scale of uncertainty. To begin with we must remember there is poor, as well as good spawn found no matter where it is made and, as I have stated l^efore in these columns, — often the spawn is not to blame. Those beds must be right or good spawn will go wrong. Growing both side by side in the same bed will prove what little difference there is. To us the noticeable difference is that the American spawn comes a little earlier, throws up a speedy crop of medium- sized mushrooms and gets through in a short time lacking the recuperative powers of its slower rival. The English spawn has been known to take a week to ten days longer to come and the mushrooms take longer to grow, making up a thicker and larger product. The beds seem to have a good "come back" or later crops in them after a watering. These are distinctions ; it is for the growers to say if any are benefits. Pot Trees A word in favor of those trees now plunged in the open, subject to the elements, trying to rest in adverse cHmatic conditions. These which occupied so much time and attention through the spring must not be for- gotten now that regular watering and syringing is needed. Do not expect a shower to water these pots as they ought to be watered ; it takes a good rain to do tills and then the foliage above always takes so much off. This must be taken into consideration, and also the mass of roots confined in a small space. Earlier-forced trees, not having the time to make the quantity of roots the latter ones did, will take a little less water. This should be noted in dull weather. By this time the trees will be free of any "live stock" which may have been infesting them at the time they were brought outside but there are the fungus pests. These can in a measure be prevented by timely applications of Bordeaux mix- ture or the preparation Fungine extensively advertised in HoETicui.TUEE. These fungous troubles are the worst things to contend with in peach growing and no "easy street" should be left for them. A Gardeners* Friend Who is it? No noble creature, elegantly arrayed, a thing of magniti;de and beauty, in this instance. On the contrary, one sometimes hailed with a scream and motion? of retreat from the "fair sex," sometimes carried on a shovel by the "braves" of the greenhouse. Wlio is this insignificant friend with such an introduction? No one else but Mr. Toad. Have you ever watched him making short work of such unwelcome tenants of the greenhouse as sow bugs, crickets, roaches, spiders, eatterpillars and bugs of all discriptions, doing it all with lightening rapidity once he has decided on the stunt? These pests find welcome retreat in many parts of our fniit houses, making it difficult to get at them, yet making their presence known at unwelcome times. Now if one or two of our "friends," as I have described them, can be induced to tenant the houses, it is wonder- ful how fat they will get and how lean (in number) our unwelcome guests liecome. Tlie charges for this work of extermination are as small as they possibly could be and amount to — a little kindness. July 20. 1912 H 0 R T I C U L T U E E 75 ROSE GROWING UNDER GLASS CONDUCTED BY c/l/Cyfc^iX-yUy^--^^ Questions by our readers in line with any of tbe topics presented on tills page will be cordially received and promptly answered by Mr. Ruzlcka. Such communications should Invariably be addressed to the office of HORTICUETUKE. The Planting At last ! These words uttered with a sigh of relief from the lips of mauy growers, when the last rose is planted in the benches, and the last wheel-barrow load of old dirt and soil scraped out from under the benches. Looking after the newly planted houses will be quite a relief from the hard work of filling the benches. Many growers who have a large number of small old- fashioned houses to contend with will find refilling and replanting a none too pleasant job. Try to connect up the houses so as to have easy access to all the doors on one end at least. Smilax or asparagus can be grown in the connecting houses, wliich, by the way, should be started now. Set nice strong plants out of 21/2-iiich pots (if larger just so much better). Do not give these too much soil. Four inches is plenty, more can always be added, and you will find it pays to have room for a little extra soil. This applies especially to the spring of the year when beds dry out so rapidly, and the old soil seems "worn out" as we say. A little mulch of soil, bone, manure and soot, will put new life into things then. But now for the present work. Beauties The early-planted houses will now be making a nice growth and will soon call for their second tier of wires. Plants set as we advised some time ago, — say 20 to 34 inches apart may look rather thin as yet, but from the looks of some of ours they will fully make up for it later. Some of the best growers of Beauties in the East are learning that the Beauty is not to be crowded. WTiat is a houseful of wood, so much of it that it can hardly be kept clean, when no stuff is cut ? We prefer houses that have less wood and 3'et cut all the time. Many growers claim they can make Beauties flower whenever they wish to. No doubt this can be done but we find it pays best to let them grow their own way and producing some all the time. We do not aim to have a great crop for Christmas or for any of the other holidays. It is the average for the season that counts with us. We have known Beauties to bring as good and better prices during January and February than they did at Christmas. Beauties are unlike other roses. We find they are in a class by themselves. We never try to figure just when to bring in a crop, as we would with Killarneys or other roses. We find that by trying to ""set" a house we check so much of the other growths, that whatever we gain by having a crop at a certain time we lose it by checking the shorter growths. There is no otlier rose that will turn up its nose to improper treatment sooner than our American Beauty. Most roses if abused will produce some iDlooms at least, but a Beauty will stop and refuse to move nine times out of ten. Keep a watch on the leaves that touch the surface of the soil in the bench. Pick off all leaves that have a tending to be flat on the soil. These will be vei7 difficult to syringe and may only breed spider, beside inviting blackspot. Blackspot There are so many causes which this disease may be attributed to, that it is impossilfle to ascertain just what made it appear in a house. AVe have had no trouble with it whatever except toward spring in some of our solid benches. But in the raised benches and semi-solid Ijenches no blackspot appeared. By propagating from clean healthy plants our young stock is absolutely free from it so we hope we sliall have no trouble this com- ing season. When tying, scratching, watering, — no matter what you are doing, — and you happen to spy a large black- spot on a yellow leaf among the bottom moist leaves, stop long enough to pick it ofE. This may seem so small a tiling that it may be considered of little importance and yet that very spot may be responsible for a "black- spotted i>atch" in the bench later on. These big spots may safely be called the seed, and if allowed to remain, will show you what they can do the first time that con- ditions are favorable. Spraying Avith ammoniacal cop- per carbonate, will help keep spot from spreading, but is by no means a caue, and should never be considered as such. The Early Planted Houses If you have any houses planted early, say the flrst of April or earlier, get some manure ready and as soon as these may require it give them a nice mulch of weU- decayed manure. Do not use any soil with it, for it is too early in the season for that. If the manure is well decayed and the plants watered before it is applied and again after applying, no damage should be done. Be careful not to have the plants too dry when ap- plying this mulch or you may have occasion to regret it. We would not advise using any bone meal with this mulching; a little soot would do very nicely, but if the plants are given too much fertilizer early in tlie season they are likely to become too soft and subject to mildew next fall, when the cloudy moist weather comes. Beauties, too, are apt to become weak and spindling if overfed during the summer. The main object is to pro- tect the young tender feeding roots near the surface of the soil and to keep the benches from drying out too rapidly. 76 HORTICTJLTUKE July 20, 1912 »a^^'ra'¥*¥^^¥ T¥ T*¥ TB U* mav safely be said of the great majority of floral designs IKKJ ^. M. l^^ KJ M^ E \J JVJ:^ py{ out that one-half of the stock used would, in the j^Q "^ hands of a capable artist, make a much more beautiful * and appropriate piece. PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY \yQ endorsc most heartily the views ex- HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. The passed by Mr. W. Atlee Burpee in Hs 11 Ha,n,lto« Place Boston. Mass. ^^^^^^ g.,, . ^ f;= Telephone, Oxford 292. i i i i i ■ -n WM. J. STEWART, Editor and Mannger. lislied last week, relative to tlllS Bill Entered as second-class matter December 8, 1904, at the Post Office at (S.6850) . It WOuld be preposterous to make merchants Boston, Mass., under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. and manufacturers of the United States pay a higher ^^-^-^— ,—>„—.— ~ rate of domestic postage than that at which their com- COVER ILLUSTRATION-" Gar J^ning. ^^^ ftitors abroad niay mail their catalogues to any NOTES ON CULTURE OF FLORISTS' STOCK— Calce- destination here, lo the seed and nurseiy trades, the olarias — Care of Nephrolepis — Pansies for Winter proposed increase of fifty per cent in the rate of postage Flowering— Poinsett las for Pans— Orchids— Schizan- would be the imposition of a needless and wrongful thus— John J. M. Farrell 73 i,a„-iaU,-n >jp,.f +0 the Bible there is no book more FRUIT AND VEGETABLES UNDER GLASS— Pot Up uarasmp. .Next TO ine i3iDie, tneie i. no dook more Strawberries— Mushroom Spawn— Pot Trees— A Gar- highly treasured and put to more frequent use in the dener's Friend— Georr/e H. Penson 74 rural home than the "Seed Book." There, it is an ROSE GROWING UNDER GLASS — The Planting educator and a means of bettering the condition of its -Beautles-Blackspot-The Early Planted Houses- recipient by calling his attention to new and improved Arthur V. Ruzicka '^ , • f j i. • i j.i i • ii i i? xi A GREAT TRIUMPH FOR THE SWEET PEA— W. T. kinds of crop materials, thus enhancing the value of the Hutchins 77 products of his land. The average seed or nursery cata- AMERICAN SWEET PEA SOCIETY— The Meeting— jog^e is really a valuable work, replete with instruc- T.,?o?.,':^""o'i.^^l?,TJ''n'^^'''^'*'°°~H''4,°^-''i'^"pi''.'''f ^^ tions for the Vowing of crops of all Idnds, carefully DURING RECESS — Gardeners and Florists' Club of i . ? i j_ x ^ t • xi Boston— Lancaster County Florists' Club Picnic— Cook prepared, printed at great expense, and is vastly more County Florists— A Philadelphia Spasm 80 than a mere advertisement or price list. An advance in CLUBS AND SOCIETIES— Society of American Florists the rate of postage would tend to reduce its descriptive, -Canadian Horticultural Association-National Asso- cultural and educational features, for which it is now elation of Gardeners — Chicago Florists' Club — St. , n j j ■ i-j. j.- j? ii i Louis Florist Club 81 welcomed and preserved as an institution of the niral Club and Society Notes 82 household. The bulletins of the Department of Agricul- PRESENT KNOWLEDGE OF SWEET PEA DISEASES ture, and we believe too those of the Agricultural Ex- AND THEIR CONTROIW. J. Tauhenhaus. ^ ■ ■ • • • ■ ■ 82 .jj^^gut Stations of the various states, are now admitted OBITUARY— Chas. E. Bnnton— Geo. Farrant— Frank D. f . . . . , ' , , , , Voris— Jos. Wetzier-Mrs. A. S. Burns 84 to the mails free— it IS a question whether the seed and THE HOLLAND HOUSE SHOW— W. H. Adsctt 84 nursery catalogues are not aecoraphshing a work equal SEED TRADE — Garden Peas from New Zealand— Notes 88 jn value to both. OF INTEREST TO RETAIL FLORISTS: On page 88 of this issue appears Steamer Departures — New Flower Store 90 /-.„„„ , „«„^ii„„ • i n i.i i • • j tt o Flowers by Telegraph 91 °"« ^ ^"^ ' "9 i^ f^l the decision of V S FLOWER MARKET REPORTS: always a seedling General Appraisers as rendered Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Cincinnati, Detroit, Phila. 93 under date of June 80, relative to New York, Washington, St. Louis 95 ^j^g classification of "evergreen seedlings" under the ''SJ^pi^^MU and Mildew-iY. C. Ebel 77 tariff act of 1 909. This was the result of a protest by Polypodium Mandianum superbum— Illustration 79 K. « J. Farquhar & Uo., of Boston, against the levy of Fern Group by W. A. Manda — Illustration 81 twenty-five per centum ad valorem duty on transplanted News Notes ........... .82-84-88 evergreen seedlings over four vears of age and entitles Chicago Notes — Washington Notes — In Bankruptcy.. 85 ,, ° -,,. ° ii" c i j j. St. Louis Notes 86 "H seedling evergreens regardless of age to free entry. Evergreen Seedlings-^Catalogues Rec'd— Incorporated 88 It appears that certain New York importers had come Personal 91 to an agreement with the customs officials, that seed- New York Notes ....... 95 linsfs over four years old should be classified and become Cincinnati Personals — The Gardeners Song 100 t ;- • i i , , n ■ -, -ii i.i • Greenhouses Building or Contemplated 102 'l"tiable as nursery stock and m accordance with this = agreement evergreen seedlings exceeding this age were Atteiitiiin is called, in our account everywhere classified and duty levied as nursery stock. An opening of the exhibitou of sweet peas in Messrs. Farquhar in their protest contended that such for real artists Boston, to the tendency of florists in classification was arbitrary, inconsistent, and a contra their decorative work to overload, a indication of paragraph 668 of the Customs Tariff Act failing which is not only expensive but very destruct;ive of August 5th, 1909. They claimed that evergreen seed- to graceful artistic effect. This is, of course, nothing lings, of any age, were entitled as such to free entry, new. With the majority of workers in flowers it has citing in support of their contention para.gi-aph 264 in been an invariable failing since the infancy of the busi- which stocks, cuttings or seedlings of pear, apple, quince ne^. In the early days of the flower trade when the and the Saint Julieu plum, are limited to three-years- supply was meagre and every available flower repre- old or less. They contended that there was nothing sented money the man who could make the least num- whatsoever in the act to indicate or suggest that Con- ber go the farthest in "making up" was the one who' gress had intended any limitation on the age of ever- could command the best price for his services. In addi- green seedlings — in fact the limitation of other kinds tion, he was also the one who achieved the most repute of seedlings and the absence of any limitation as to as an artist. Today, with the inexhaustible supply of evergreen seedlings may be taken as a clear indication material the economical side of the question makes no tliat it was the intention of the framers of the Act to very strong appeal and, judging from the examples of leave these seedlings unlimited as to age. We like to decorative work seen at flower shows generally, artistic allude to this outcome of a protest under circumstances perception is very weakly developed in the majority of particularly unpromising, because it was won by a exhibitors. There is, perhaps, no phase of florists Boston house, single-handed. The decision is, of course, work in which education through public trade exhibi- one of no small importance to the American nursery tions and otherwise is so sorely needed as in this. It trade. July 20, 1912 HORTICULTURE 7T A Great Triumph for the Sweet Pea Editor of HORTICULTDEE : I feel like asking every lover of the sweet pea, "Have you heard from Boston?" Others may express their gratification as they will, but I feel that we are on the threshold of a new decade in this popular flower. Peace hath its victories as well as war. The banner of loveli- ness that we saw at Boston was a glad token to the men who have put their faith in the Spencer type of the sweet pea. From Countess of Spencer to Earl of Spen- cer we have the greatest chapter in the history of the developed form of this flower. They are doing wonder- ful things in England, and now I wish we had flashed a message to the men over them, that the American Sweet Pea Society had proven itself their worthy com- petitor. It was not the mere vision of color that spread out before the visitor at Horticultural Hall, Saturday, that characterized the show; it was the genuine Spencer quality of the flowers shown that made the 1913 ex- hibit a floral event. It is a curious fact that for at least sixteen years the interest in this flower has been at such a low ebb in Boston that the Massachusetts Hor- ticultural Society has not cared to invite anybody to come and talk about it. Hail to the fact that its day has come again. Those who have recently been across the water to see what the successors of Henry Eckford have done bring back such a contagion of enthusiasm that their descrip- tion of length and of stems, and lustiness of haulm are laughable. They say the latter suggests a cabbage leaf, and the former require a yard stick to measure them. But, making all due allowance for exaggeration, they have certainly made a floral sensation of what was once Ihe modest sweet pea. If any one here in America asks, "Wliat is this won- derful thing?'"' the answer is this: the sweet pea has made periodic leaps forward as the result of scientific crossing. It took Mr. Eckford ten years or more to bring it to what we have termed the Grandiflora type. In this type the increased size and substance gave it the graceful hooded form. x4nd with all Mr. Eckford's per- sistent work it held this form for a decade or more. And then began the story of a still more remarkable decade. Since Silas Cole discovered in 1901 the first Spencer blossom among his Grandiflora stock, and named it the Countess of Spencer, almost every color has lined itself up to this magnificent type. As if by a preconcerted signal every variety drops the grandiflora- form and come forth in this Spencer dress. Nature- keeps her own counsels, — who can tell why both in Great Britain and California such a general break in form should simultaneously occur? Nobody had said, — Go to^ let us create a new type of sweet pea. Nature held concealed the secret, that the time had come to re-en- force this flower with a new measure of vital fluid to win for it a new chapter of enthusiasm and admiration. Its loveliness and grace are preserved, while its scope of size and color is greatly enhanced. We thought the hooded form was lovely, but the waved form is more lovely. And it indulges in other variations, putting increased vitality into duplex form, although these vari- ations are neither popularly or commercially regarded with much favor. But the real animus of my present writing is this, — Just where are we now in America as touching the sweet pea? We cannot line up with Great Britain in one re- spect. Probably their finest exhibition flowers come from seed stock naturalized at home, with an island climate that greatly favors them. Their specialists go right on with the work Henry Eckford began. We shall look to them to carry and hold the flower up to its- greatest potential beauty. The Boston show of last Sat- urday sliowed where we actually are in this country. It showed that the American Sweet Pea Society is weU on its feet. The confidence with which we turn our faces to the Boston show of 1913 is greater than ever. The exhibit of 1912 was a phenomenal success. Our sweet pea men "produced the goods." I have heretofore writ- ten in a solicitous strain ; this time I write in the most sanguine vein. Great praise is due the officers of the society, and congratulations should be extended to the- Massachusetts Horticultural Society that they have lent their aid to this historic exhibition. And to the man whose faith in the Spencer Sweet Pea has been greatest and whose devotion has been unbounded, — W. Atlee Burpee, — we owe more than to anyone else. No flower ever liad a more inviting opportunity for popularization than the sweet pea of today, and the Boston show proved that it can be popularly grovm. Millbury, Mass. SWEET PEA WILT AND MILDEW. Editor HORTICULTURE: Dear Sir — In a paper read by Prof. Taubenhaus, of the Delaware Agricul- tural Experimental Station, on sweet pea diseases before the meeting of the American Sweet Pea Society, in Boston, on Saturday last, he stated that while he had tried many reme- dies to control what is commonly known as wilt and mildew, which affects the sweet peas, he had, how- ever, not yet found anything which would give satisfactory results as a cure. The writer approached the speaker after the meeting to inquire of him whether he had ever tried the fungi- cide Fungine. He admitted that he had never heard of it until that Jay, but had been approached by several gardeners who had spoken favorably of this product and told him of their results obtained, and he expressed a willingness to try out this material to learn for himself of its merits. I will say Pungine is used today by men who have been prize winners at the two important sweet pea shows here in the east, and who do not hesitate to endorse it highly for the blights which at times overtake the sweet pea plants. You undoubtedly will give space to the article read by Prof. Taubenhaus, and I ask that you give some space to this communication to avoid any misapprehension going abroad that there are no remedies today for the sweet pea diseases. I do not believe it was the speaker's intention to create this impression, but what he really meant was that he had not yet come across a remedy. I believe that after this next year's experiments he will readily report otherwise. Yours truly, M. C. EBEL,. JULY. When the scarlet cardinal tells Her dreams to the dragon fly. And the lazy breeze makes a nest in the trees. And murmurs a lullaby. It Is July. When the tangled cobweb pulls The cornflower's cap awry, And the lilies tall lean over the wall To bow to the butterfly, It Is July. Wheu the heat like a mist veil floats, .\nd poppies flame in the rye, .\nd the silver note in the streamlet's ihroat Has softened almost to a sigh, It Is July. When the hours are so still that time For?i'ts them and lets them lie 'Neath petals pink 'till the night stars wink .4t the sunset in the sky, It Is July. — Susan Hartley Swett. 78 HOKTICULTURE July 20, 1912 AMERICAN SWEET PEA SOCIETY On another page of this issue ap- pears an interesting review ot what the American Sweet Pea Society was able to demonstrate at its exhibition in Boston last week, from the pen ot a gentleman recognized in this coun- try and abroad as a leading authority oii the subject. On that topic, there- fore, we need to say but little, other than to compliment the members of the society on the magnificent showing they made in the face of most adverse conditions that were beyond human control and to congratulate Boston on its selection as the location for the next annual feast of sweet peas. The Meeting. The annual meeting of the National Sweet Pea Society of America was called to order by President William Sim at 4 P. M. on Saturday, July 13, in the committee room at Horticultural Hall, Boston, about 75 gentlemen be- ing present. A brief address of cordial welcome was made by Wm. J. Stewart and then President Sim presented his annual address. The secretary, Harry A. Bunyard, made a general statement on the growth and work of the organi- zation during the year and was fol- lowed by Prof. A. C. Beal of Cornell University, who reported on the trial grounds, giving a brief outline of what had been accomplished during the past season. Nomination of ofiftcers was the next business. W. Atlee Burpee made an eloquent appeal for Wm. Sim to suc- ceed himself as president and M. C. Ebel nominated J. C. Vaughan for vice-president. On motion of Mr. Burpee these gentlemen together with Secretary Bunyard, Treasurer Bod- dington and Recording Secretary Pep- per were unanimously elected as the officers tor the coming year. For the next meeting place Invitations were presented from the Chicago Florists Club and Chicago Horticultural So- ciety on behalf of their city— from the Elberon Horticultural Society on be- half of Asbury Park, N. J., and by Wm. J. Stewart for Boston and Boston was selected by a unanimous vote. After a somewhat amusing debate it was voted to change the name of the organization from National Sweet Pea Society ot America to American Sweet Pea Society. Prof. J. J. Taubenhaus ot the Delaware Agri. Coll. Exper. Sta.. then read his paper on Our Present Knowledge of the Sweet Pea Diseases and Their Control, which was closely listened to and then came adjournment. The Luncheon. On Saturday evening the visitors -were entertained by the Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston at an informal luncheon in one of the base- ment halls in Horticultural Building. About 200 were present, a fair sprink- ling of ladies being in evidence and the affair was an exceptionally happy and enjoyable occasion. President Thomas Pegler of the Gardeners' and Florists' Club extended a few brief words ot hospitable welcome and called upon Wm. J. Stewart to officiate as toastmaster. Brief and full of snap and wit were the responses ot the va- rious speakers called upon and applause was frequent and spontaneous. When President Sim was presented as "the man who does things" he received an ovation of which any man might well be proud. W. Atlee Burpee was given another lattling reception as he told of the big things that were being accom- plished in California. J. K. M. L. Farquhar waxed eloquent as he voiced the generous welcome of the Massa- chusetts Horticultural Society and W. A. ftlanda, fresh from his triumphs across the Atlantic also brought down applause unstinted. Rev. W. T. Hutchins made a splendid and inspir- ing address which was really the gem of the evening. E. H. Wilson made a most interesting little talk on the new hardy plants he had collected in China, Ed. Jenkins voiced the appreciation ot the Lenox fraternity. Thomas Logan, president of the Association of Gard- eners was an excellent spokesman for that organization. B. Hammond Tracy presented the congratulations of the Gladiolus Society and last came President Pegler with a delightful little siieech of felicitation. At intervals throughout the evening songs were contributed by Miss Eliza- beth C. Edmands and Miss May E. Bews, and violin solos by Miss Jennie A. Corson. These ladies all displayed talent and ability such as is rarely heard on occasions of this kind and encores were almost insatiable. One Scotchman was heard to say that he now realized that he had never heard "Annie Laurie" in his life until he heard it from Miss Corson's violin. The hall was elaborately decorated with plants and flowers, sweet peas by thousands adorning the tables. Aside from this Club affair many little private entertainments were ex- tended to the visitors — on Sunday es- pecially, when an auto trip through the parks, a visit to Wm. Sim's and Thos. Roland's places, and to Mr. Tracy's gladiolus gardens were en- joyed by many. Come again. The Exhibition. The spacious halls of the Massachu- setts Horticultural Society were filled to the limit. The scene was a spark- ling one and had the weather not played such a scurvy trick on Wm. Sim and Duncan Findlayson, ruining the hundreds of big tubs and boxes of growing peas which were to have transformed the largest hall into a sweet pea garden, it was very evident that the contributions of flowers would have far exceeded the capacity of the building. It is said that Mr. Sim alone had to send three truck loads to the dump as useless. Secretary Bunyard told us there were no less than 900 entries and be was busy the greater part of Friday night getting them in order. It was a big task. Robert Cameron as exhibition manager had his hands full and accomplished what seemed almost an impossibility with- out friction or fuss. The new Jones Patent exhibition vase proved especi- ally well adapted for the display of sweet peas and very many were in use. The Spencers made a much more effective impression than the Grandi- floras and there were some remarkable displays from New England points re- mote from Boston which had escaped the destructive storm of Thursday and where the heat spell had been less violent. As to the arrangement of the flowers there was evidence on all sides that education is still needed. The disi)lay by Burpee was commented upon favorably as an object lesson in breaking away from the old beaten track of stuffing quantities of bloom into small vases and placing them in flat array on the tables. Exhibits where sweet pea foliage with tips and tendrils were used among the flowers were the more pleasing. The mantels tables, baskets, hampers, etc.. in the retailers' section showed evidence of the same great fault, with but few ex- ceptions, man.v of them being over- loaded with probably five times as many flowers as would have been re- quired for graceful effect. The judges evidently had this prominently in mind for they favored the simpler ar- rangements in every instance. The ta- bles taking first and second awards were beautiful in their simplicity and delicacy. H. F. Michell's pagoda ar- rangement in the lobby made a very good effect. In addition to the exhibi- tors named in the appended award list there were many showy displays en- tered for exhibition only, among these being, a show of lily of the valley and peas by T. J. Grey & Co., a collection of about 60 named varieties of peas from Stumpp & Walter, a similar one of about 75 named varieties from Peter Henderson & Co. and a collection of peas, snapdragon and hollyhocks from Jos. Breck & Sons. The Massachusetts Horticultural Society supplemented the American Sweet Pea Society's schedule with a generous list of prizes for sweet peas. The table decorations alluded to in the foregoing paragraph came under this section, also. As will be seen by the list of prize awards which follow, the competitors in the various classes w-ere mostly the same as in the Sweet Pea Society's competition. There were, however, some other displays of the Horticultural Society calling for more than passing notice. Chief among these was the display of Lilium myri- ophyllum, which filled the stage in the lecture hall with a richly beauti- ful grouping of hundreds of blooms, the aroma ot Avhich faintly pervaded the entire hall. This display won for the exhibitors, R. & J. Farquhar & Co., the rare award of the Mass. Horticul- tural Society's gold medal. Four other beautiful Wilson introductions — Lilium Duchartrei, L. Chinense, L. Bakeri- anum and L. Sutchuenense, won dis- tinction also as the following" list ot awards shows: LIST OF AWARDS. Private Gardeners — Section A. .Insepli Breck & Sou's silver cup, value .'?.')ii. 12 vases sweet peas. Miss Fauny Fosier. K. & J. Farquhar & Co.'s prizes. Six vases, 6 Spencer varieties, Mrs. T. D. Ricli- arclson. W, D. Sloaue. Tlios. J. Grev Co.'s prize, cut glass bowl. Vase of 10 Spencer varieties, W. D. Sloane. Kottler, FlsUe, Rawson Co.'s prizes. 20 vases, 20 varieties, Winthrop Ames, W. B. O Field, H. E. Converse. .lerome B. Eice Seed Co.'s prize. Vase ot White Spencer, S. P. Shotter. Vauffhan's Seed Store, silver cup. 8 vases, S Spencer varieties, S. P. Shotter. Arthur T. Boddinston. cup and prizes. F(.r a collection of 25 varieties. Giraud Foster, S. P Shotter. Hon. Seth Low. Watkins & Simpson prize. 6 vases Spen- cer or Unwin. Mrs. ,T. S. Kennedy. National Sweet Pea Society's mecials ana July 20, 1912 H 0 K T I C U L T U E E 79 cash. For display eoveriu^ 24 square feet, S. P. Shotter. W. J. Clemson. In the S classes for Speuoers in specified colors, first prizes were won by Mrs. J. S. Kennedy, Miss Fanny Foster, S. P. Shot- ter. Jlrs. T. O. Richardson, Giraud Foster. In the 6 classes for Grandifiora types in specified colors, first prizes v:ere won by Giraud Foster only. Private Gardeners or Amateurs — Section B. Mrs. Seth Low's silver cup. For collec- tion, all types, Hon. .Seth Low, W. D. Sloane. W. Atlee Burpee cup. 12 vases, 12 varie- ties, Giraud Foster. \V, Atlee Burpee prizes, Spencer type introduced 1812, G, Foster, S, P. Shotter, Miss Foster, W Atlee Burpee prizes. Grandifiora tvpe, S. P. Shotter, E. L. Lewis. Sutton & Sons' silver cup. For best table of sweet peas. S. P. Shotter, Peter Henderson & Co,'s prizes. For fif- teen varieties of Spencer, 12 spikes each, Mrs. W. B. Leeds. S. P. Shotter, G. Foster, \V. A. Merrill, G. C. Atwood. ,1. Horace McFarland Co.'s prize. 12 vases. C Spencer, 6 Grandifiora, \V. J. Clemson. Stumpp & Walter Co.'s prizes. 0 vases of Spencer. Mrs. T. J. Emery, G. Foster, W. D. Sloane. Section C was devoted to amateurs who do not employ a gardener regularl.v. do their o\^'n gardening: and do not sell flow- ers. The classes were well filled and the prizes worthily won. Commercial Growers — Section D. Vase of lUO s'prays Countess .Spencer. The Penn silver cup, to H. F, Calder. Six vases, 50 sprays to the vase. Boston Cut Flower Co.'s silver cup, to H. P. Calder. Twenty vases, 20 varieties. M. J. Tuohy's silver cup, to JIarion C. Collins; National Sweet Pea Society prize to H. F. Calder. , Fottler, Fiske, Rawson Co.'s gold medal for 20 vases, 20 varieties, to H. F. Calder. Henry C'omley, cut glass bowl, for 12 varieties, to H. F, Calder. The Boston Flower Exchange, Inc., prizes. Six vases, 50 sprays to a vase. Mt. Desert Nurseries, H. F. Calder, J. N. Lipman. Boston Co-operative Flower Market prizes. Six cases, 25 spraye to a vase, Mt, Desert Nurseries. H. F. Calder. Thos. J. Grey Co.'s prize. Three vases, 50 sprays, to H. P. Calder. Henry F. Michell prize. Three vases, 50 sprays, to J. N. Lipman. .Section D. classes 12 to 2.3 for vases of 50 sprays each, in specified colors, were captured by Mt. Desert Nurseries, with the exception of one which was won bv H. F. Calder. Retailers — Section E. Basket of sweet peas. Boston Co-opera-' five Flower Market's silver cup, awarded to Wax Bros: second prize awarded to Henry Comlev. Mantel decoration, silver medal and cash to Wax Bros. Bronze medal and cash to Boston Cut Flower Co. Bridal bouquet. First, Boston Cut Flower Co.: second. Wax Bros, Hamper. First, H. Comley; second, Wax Bros, Corsage. First, Boston Cut Flower Co.; second, S. Hoffman. Centerpiece. F. Michell Co.'s silver medal to I'lun, the Florist: second, H. Comley. School Children — Section F. F. R. Pierson cup, to Saugus High School. S. .1. Goddard cup. to Normal Practice School. Franiingham. James Wljeeler cup, to Wilson School, Natick. The prizes offered by The Saugus Home and School Association for Saugus were practically all awarded, as were also all the Gardeners' and B'lorists' Club prizes, the Joseph Breck & Sons, H. F. Michell Co.'s and Doubled.iy. Page & Co.'s prizes for children. Open and Miscellaneous Classes — Section G. President William Sim's prize. For the best display in pots, tubs or boxes, Dun- can Finlay.son. Lunt Moss Co.'s prize. Display. II. F. Michell. • C. C. Morse & Co.'s silver cup, for linest collection (seed trade only), to W. Atlee Burpee Co.: second. National Sweet Pea Society's silver medal, to A. T. Bod- dmgton : third. National Sweet Pea So- ciety's bronze medal, to Stumpp & Walter POLYPODIUIVI MANDIANUM SUPERBUM. Winner of a First Class Certificate at Holland House Show. Dieer prize for vase of Queen Alexandra Spencer. S. P. Shotter, G. Foster. Dreer prize for Blanche Ferry Spencer, Giraud Foster, S. P, Shotter, Dreer prize for Ruby Spencer, G, Foster. S. P. Shotter. Dreer prize for Juanita Spencer, G. Fos- ter, S. P. Shotter. National Association of Gardeners' cup for 12 vases in 12 varieties, to Miss M. T. Cockroft: second. J. W. Pepper. For the most meritorious exhibit of sweet peas, the N. S. P. S. A.'s gold medal was awarded to W. Atlee Burpee. IVIassachusetts Horticultural Society's Awards. Sweet peas— Decoration for table of ten covers: 1st, Duncan Finlayson: 2d, Mt. Desert Nurseries; 3d, Mrs. C. G. Rice. Sw-eet peas {2.j sprays) — Any white variety: 1st, Frank Foster: 2d, Giraud Foster: 3d, William T. Burton. Crim- son or scarlet: 1st. Mrs. Lester Lelaud; 2d, (ilraud Foster: 3d, Wm. Gray. Rose or carmine: 1st, Col. F. JIason; 2d, Wm. T. Burton: 3d, Wm. T. Burton. Yellow or buff: 1st. Giraud Foster; 2d. S. P. Shot- ter: 3d, W. J. Clemson. Blue: 1st, Giraud Fc«?ter: 2d, Mrs. Lester Leiand: 3d. i^d- ward Parker. Blush: 1st, Mrs. Lester Le- iand; 2d. W. J. Clemson: 3d, Mrs. Lester Leiand. Cerise: 1st. Giraud Foster: 2d, S. I'. Shotte]-; 3d, Winthrop Ames. Deep pink: 1st, Giraud Foster. Cream pink; 1st, Giraud Foster: 2d, S. P. Shotter; 3d, Mrs. P. G. Forbes. Orange: 1st, Giraud Foster: 2d. Frank Foster; 3d. "Wm. T. Bur- ton. Lavender: 1st. Wm. T. Burton: 2d, William T. Burton: 3d, Mrs. I". G. Forbes. Violet or purple: 1st, Giraud Foster; 2d, S, P. Shotter: 3d, Mrs. Lester Leiand. Ma- genta: 1st. (iirand Fcpster: 2(1. S. P. Shot- ter: 3d. Winthrop .\mes. Mauve: 1st, Wm, T. Purton: 2(1. Giraud Foster: 3d, Mrs. Les- ter Lelaud. Maroon or bronze: 1st. S. P. Shotter: 2d. Giraud Foster; 3d, Winthrop .\mes. I'iootee-edged: 1st, Giraud Foster; ■2d. S. P. Shotter. Striped or flaked red or rose; 1st, Giraud Foster: ■2d. S. P. Shotter; 3d. Winthrop Ames. Striped or flaked blue or purple: 1st. S. P. Shotter; 2d, Giraud Foster; 3d, Mrs. Lester Leiand. Fancy (having three colors): 1st, S. P. Shotter: 2d, Giraud Foster. Bicolor, other than picotee- edged: 1st. Giraud Foster; 2d, S, P, Shot- ter; 3d, Wm. T. Burton. Marbled or mot- tled: 1st, Giraud Foster; 2d, S, P. Shotter; yd, Winthrop Ames, Gratuities — W, T. Hutchins, collection of sweet peas; Boston Cut Flower Company, display of sweet peas; William Whitman, display of hydrangeas and palms; Dr. Har- ris Kennedy, display of Japanese iris; Mt. Desert Nurseries, display of Japanese iris; Eastern Nurseries, display of hollyhocks. Gold medal— R. it J. Farquhar & Co., Lilium myriophyllum. Silver medal of the National Sweet Pea Society of America— Duncan Finlayson, table decoration of sweet peas. Bronze metal of the National Sweet Pea Society of America — Mt. Desert Nursery, table decoration of sweet peas. First class certificate of merit — R. i.^ J. Farquhar & Co.. Lilium Duchartrei; Arnold .\rboretum. Lilium chinense; M. L. Tirrell, Centaurca cyanus. var. Tirrell's Pink. Honorable mention — R. & J. Farquhar & Co.. Lilium sntchenense; Ar(iold Arboretum, Lilium Bakeriaiiuni ; H. & J. Far juhar & Co., Anaucaria excelsa Silver Star; Dr. Harris Kennedy, artistic display of Japan- ese iris: Mt. Desert Nurseries, displiy of Japanese iris. Vote of thanks— Julius Koehrs Co., col- ' lection of cut orchids. Following is the list of judges as ap- pointed and all but one of the gentle- men were on hand to perform their duties: Commercial growers' section — Charles H. Totty, Madison, N. J.; G. W. Kerr, Doyles- town, I'a.; Harry Turner, Yonkers. N. Y.; Edwin Kirk, Bar Harbor, Me.; James Bond, Newport, R, I. Private gardeners' section — Chas. Sandl- ford, Buffalo, N. Y.; Arthur Griffln, Wo- Inirn, Mass.; Charles Knight, Greenwich, Conn.: Peter Murray, Pairhaven, Mass.; W. B. Kleinheinz, Ogontz, Pa. Retail section — William Duckham, Madi- son, N. J.; Edwin Jenkins, Lenox, Mass.; Fred. Heeremans, Lenox. Mass. Anciteurs' section — Wm. Nicholson, Fram- ingham. Mass.; W. N. Craig, No. Easton, Mass.; Joseph Clark, West Manchester, Mass. School Garden section — Rev, W, T. Hutchins. Millbury, Mass.; William Miller, Bar Harbor. Me.; Fred. E. Palmer, Brook- line, Mass.; Wm. Swan, West Manchester, -Mass, 80 HORTICULTUEE July 20, 1912 During Recess* Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston. The grand annual picnic of the club will be held at Cunningham Park, East Milton, on Wednesday, July 24, 1912. To reach picnic grounds take Mil- ton and Ashmont cars at Park street or Dudley street, then at Milton Lower Mills take East Milton car to entrance to park. Via steam cars take train at South Station for East Milton. It Is then about 10 minutes' walk, or you can take car for Milton Lower Mills, getting off at park entrance. The prizes consist of a selection of valuable and useful articles donated by our many friends. We hope every member of the club will be present with wives and fami- lies and make it your business to in- vite your friends, whether in the gar- den, greenhouse, store wholesale or retail, seedsman; in fact, everybody connected with the profession in any way help make this a banner picnic. We have the grounds and the prizes. All we want is the crowd. Do your part. 1. Baseball, Commercial vs. Private Gardeners. Limited to Ave Innings. Cap- tains, M. F. Ruane, R. W. Curtis. Prizes by Gardeners' and Florists' Club. 2. Baseball, boys 16 and under. Limited to five innings. Prizes by R. & J. Far- quhar & Co. 3. Quoit match, Commercial vs. Private Gardeners. Captains, D. Ilitfe, Kenneth Finlayson. Prizes by Wilfrid Wheeler. 4. Lawn tennis for ladles. Prizes by Jos. Breck & Sons Co. 5. 50 yard race for boys under 8. Prizes by Wm. Patterson. 6. 100 yard race for single ladies. Prizes by Boston Plate Glass Co. and James Wheeler. 7. 50 yard race for girls under 8. Prizes by Fottler, Fiske, Rawson Co. 8. Time race, open to memliers, their wives and children. Prizes by H. M. Rob- inson & Co. and Wm. Patterson. 9. Egg and spoon race for married la- dies. Prizes by Peun, the Florist, and Wm. Downs. 10. Potato race for boys under 15. Prizes by W. N. Craig and Eber Holmes. 11. Flag race for girls under 15. Prizes by Peter Fisher and A. Cartwright. 12. High Jump. Prizes by Lord & Burn- ham Co. 13. Fat men's race. Prizes, A. H. Hews Co. 14. Baseball. Married vs. Single Ladies. Prizes by F. E. Palmer and W. R. Fischer. 15. Putting shot. Prizes, Braman & Dow. 16. 50 yard race for boys and girls un- der 6. Prizes by Mrs. W. W. Edgar. 17. Needle threading race for ladies over 50. 35 yards. Prizes by W. W. Edgar Co. 18. 100 yard race for men. Prizes by McHutchison & Co. 19. Sack race for boys under 16. Prizes by McHutchison & Co. 20. 50 yard race for girls under 12. Prizes by Alex. Montgomery. 21. Three-legged race for men. Prizes by Thos. Westwood. 22. 50 yard race for boys under 12. Prizes by Wm. Collins. 23. Three-legged race for boys under 18. Prizes by M. A. Patten. 24. Sack race for men. Prizes by Thos. J. Grey Co. 25. Obstacle race. Prizes by H. W. Vose. 26. Tug-ot-war. Commercial vs. Private Gardeners. Captains, James W^heeler, John L. Smith. Prizes by William Sim. Ringmaster, Wm. J. Kennedy; Starter, Peter Miller; Clerk, Wm, N. Craig. Judges: Thomas H. Westwood, Wm. J. Stewart, M. A. Patten, Duncan Finlayson, Geo. Anderson, Robert Cameron, Eber Holmes, A. Christeusen. Umpires: James L. Miller, Tom West- wood. Committee: Peter M. Miller, Wm. Sim. Wm. J, Patterson, Herman H. Bartsch. Chairman of entertainiuent committee: Wm. R. Nicholson. The following members have sub- scribed to the picnic fund: A. Christensen, Robert Cameron, Neil Boyle, S. J. Goddard, D. lliffe and others too late to wait for the printer Please remember the following points: 1. Athletic events are open to members, their wives and families only. 2. Games will commence at 10 a. m. sharp. 3. Any event on the list may be called at any time. 4. No contestant can win over two first prizes, team events not, however, included. 5. Lady tennis players will please bring tennis rackets and balls. 6. Ball players are invited to bring bats, balls, gloves and masks with them. 7. There will be an Intermission for luncheon at 12.30 o'clock. Members and friends should bring lunches with them; but tea, coffee, spring water and sand- wiches will be provided. S. There will be as usual something special provided for the ladies and children. 0. Contestants will please remember that racing costumes or spiked shoes will not be tolerated, and auyoue wearing them will be barred out from all sporting events. 10. Come early, bring the whole family, and be prepared to spend a long and en- joyable day. 11. A cordial Invitation is extended to non-members to be present; they will be made very welcome. W. N. CRAIG, Secretary. THOS. PEGLER, President. Lancaster County Florists' Club Picnic. With an ideal day the outing was a glorious success. First came the beautiful ride from Lancaster to Pequea. At Pequea the first greeting was a well-filled picnic table to which ample justice was done, after which the time was spent sight- seeing. At 4.30 a substantial dinner was served, after which adjournment was made to the dancing pavilion, where games were indulged in. Paul Weaver, son of Elmer Weaver, won first In the peanut running match and Robert Kohr, son of Frank Kohr, won second prize. In the running race Frances Moore won the prize for girls, Mrs. Albert M. Herr the first in women's race and Mrs. Brandt of York second. In the men's running race Wm. Beamenderfer won first and Harry Rohrer, treasurer of the club, second. In the general peanut scram- ble open to everybody. Miss Weaver won first. After the games we danced and if the florists of the United States had known it there would not have been room in the galleries for the on- lookers. Our Philadelphia and Ches- ter County guests distinguislied them- selves on the dancing floor and every- one had a good time until about an hour before our car was due for the return trip and then down came the welcome rain just late enough not to spoil the tun and in time to cool it off for the trip home. The committee of arrangements were Frank Kohr, Elmer Weaver, Wil- lis Girvin, Edw. F. Law, Lemon Lan- dis and Albert M. Herr. From Ches- ter County we had; Wm. Swayne, C. P. Barnard, E. C. Marshall, James Brown, Jr., J. M. Palmer; from Phila- delphia, S. S. Pennock, Charles E. Meehan and George C. Watson; from York, Mr. and Mrs. Brandt; from Shiremanstown, Mr. and Mrs. John P. Rupp. ALBERT M. HERR. Below, George C. Watson relates some of his sensations on this occa- sion ; In our innocence we thought it was the peacefi'l Conestoga we were rac- ing around. Instead, it was the Pe- quea— another tributary of the Sus- quehanna. It was a blood-curdling trolley ride; in any case, you could look down a mile deep among the tree tops, and imagine what would happen if a cog slipped! We had several thousand kinds of heart throbs before we finally got to the end of the jour- ney. Lancaster County, however, is a peaceful and picturesque paradise. With all our heart we wished we had been among the pioneer farmers of Lancaster County two hundred years ago and pre-empted our share of that land. Pequea is a miniature Atlantic City in its way for Central Pennsyl- vania. They have cottages and bun- galows, terraced all along the hillsides above the river and more being built every minute. Boating and bathing without limit. On the other hand, back in the woods were copperheads and any amount of botanical resources. To tliis outing came the trade and all the old settlers for fifty miles around, in autos, in wagons, on horse- back and by trolley until we had a real old convention. It made one imagine he was again in old Scotland where every parish has about a dozen different and distinct and only real religions! The poke bonnets looked good to me. We saw no clergymen, but there were lots of shady lanes. So wags the world! May the goddess of good fortune still continue to watch over winsome Lancaster. GEORGE C. WATSON. Cook County Florists. The Cook County Florists' Associa- tion had a successful initial picnic July 14th. The grove was visited by about 400 florists and their friends during the afternoon and evening and the program was carried out without anything to seriously mar the event. A collision between the runners in one of the races makes John Zech a temporary sufferer, but like a good sportsman, he does not complain. The weather was ideal. All expenses were met and a neat sum left over. Winners in the races were as fol- lows: Girls— 6 years and under, R. Keimel, Alice Henderson; 10 years and under, Esther Keimel. .\lice Henderson; 15 years and under, L. Koropp, M. Koropp. P.oys — 6 years and under, Fred Otten- It.ncker, R, Koropp; 10 years and under, M. I'aliusky, D. Driscoll; 15 years and under, J. Lipp, R. Wittey. Single ladies — Miss Ambler, Miss W. Jacobs. Married ladies — Mrs. Olsen, Mrs. Plank. Fat men — Fi'ank Potocka, M. Mayer. l.'50-yard dash — L. Koropp. Jr., W. Pagels. Sack race — L. Koropp, Jr., J. Jacobs. Pie eating contest — L. Koropp, Jr., J. .la fobs. A Philadelphia Spasm. Jno. C. Gracey is at Ocean City suf- fering from a severe attack of tinker- itis. This fearsome malady attacks both the head and the hand; if it stays on the bolt you are nutty; and it you bolt the job, you are nutty. Mr. Gracey is at Ocean City under the care of Charles E. Meehan — who in order to calm the patient has placed a motor boat at his service, and by ju- dicious intervention tor rest and recu- peration, this safety valve tor sur- charged emotions is expected to secure a temporary if not permanent cure. Have arranged for hourly wire re- ports. Alleged joke registered and copyrighted by Samuel S. Pennock. G. C. W. July 20, 1912 HOETICULTURE 81 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTI- CULTURISTS. President Richard Vincent, Jr., lias made the following appointments: Charles H. Totty, Madison, N. J.; W. N. Rudd, Chicago, 111.; August Poehl- mann, Chicago, 111.; Robert Craig, Philadelphia, Pa.; George Asmus, Chi- cago, 111.; Harry A. Bunyard, New York; Philip Breitmeyer, Detroit, Mich.; Benj. Hammond, Fishkill, N. y.; I. S. Hendrickson, Floral Park, N. r., as a Committee on Affiliation. President Vincent will act as chair- man of this committee. Edward Wintersou, Chicago, 111., and H. Brown, Richmond, Va., as members of the Committee on Sports. Judges of the Trade Exhibition: — Robert L. Graham, Baltimore, Md., Adolphus Gude, Washington, D. C, and A. L. Vaughan, Chicago, 111., for sections A, B, F; W. P. Craig, Phila- delphia, Pa., A. L. Miller, Brooklyn, N. Y., and E. Allan Peirce, Waltham, Mass., for C. D.; S. S. Pennock, Phila- delphia, Pa., Charles E. Critchell, Cin- cinnati, Ohio, and Ernest Weinhoeber, Chicago, 111., for E. G; Philip Breit- meyer, Detroit, Mich., F. H. Weber, St. Louis, Mo., and H. V. Hunkle, Mil- waukee, Wis., for H. The program of the convention is in course of preparation, and will be sent out shortly with badge for 1912 to all members who have paid dues for 1912. It will facilitate the work of the secre- tary's office in Chicago, If all mem- bers who have not already done so, will remit dues promptly and badge will be sent by return mail. Applications for space are still com- ing in freely and it has become neces- sary to take some of the space in the Annex which was reserved for the display of automobile trucks and power wagons, for exhibitors in some of the other classes. Among the many applications this week are: W. H. Elverson Pottery Co., New Brighton, Pa.; A. E. Kundcrd, Goshen, Ind.; Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J.; The •O. F. Zurn Co., Phlla., Pa.; Joseph Hea- coek, Wyncote, Pa.; Quaker City Machine Works, Richmond, Ind.; Advance Co., Rich- mond, Ind.; The B. F. Goodrich Rubber Co., Chicago, III.; Jac. Lederer, Chicago, 111.; Morehead Mfg. Co,, Detroit, Mich.; G. E. Travis Co., Henry, 111.; Am. Florist ■Co., Chicago, 111.; Florists Publishing Co., Chicago, I11.;'H. G. Dreyer & Son, Cleve- land, 0. JOHN YOUNG, Supt. of Trade Exhibition. CANADIAN HORTICULTURAL AS- SOCIATION. The fifteenth annual convention will be held Aug. 6th, 7th, Sth and 9th, 1912., at Eraser Hall, Montreal, P. Q. Officers — Ex-president, John Conuon; president, A. C. Wilshire; 1st vice-presi- dent, Walter Muston; 2nd vice-president, secretary, Julius Luck, 1018 Queen Mary Road; treasurer, C. H. Janzen. Executive committee — 3 years, J. Gra- ham, A. H. Ewing and H. G. Mullles; 2 years, A. Annandale, P. S. Cheesman and E. J. Mepsted; 1 year, F. McKenna, Wm. Downing and A. E. Ellis. Superintendent of trade exhibit — George A. Robinson, 530 St. Catherine Road. Outre- mont. Program. Opening session, Tuesday, August ■6th, 2.30 P. M. Address of Welcome, by the Mayor of Montreal. Reply by J. Connon, Hamilton, Ont. President's address: A. C. Wilshire, Montreal. Secretary's report, Julius Luck, Mon- treal. Treasurer's report, C. H. Jan- zen, Berlin, Ont Appointment of Judges for trade exhibit. Question box. Wednesday, Aug. 7th, 9.30 A. M. Discussion of President's address. Re- port of Judges on trade exhibit. Paper, Cost of Production of Florists Stock, by W. W. Gammage, London, Ont. Question box. Afternoon. Guests of the Montreal Harbor Commission. Eight P. M. Paper, The Economical Management of a Retail Store, by Geo. M. Geraghty, Toronto, Ont. Paper, Commercial Orchids, by Thomas Man- ton, Eglintou, Ont Queston box. Thursday, Aug Sth, A. M. Guests of the City of Montreal. Thursday, Aug. Sth, 3 P. M. Unfinished business. Selection of Place for next meeting. Election of officers. Final resolutions. Practical Demonstration in Arrange- ment of Cut Flowers, by H. Dillemuth, Toronto, Ont. Association banquet, 7.30 P. M. Friday, Aug. 9th. Visiting, Mac- Donald College, St. Anne de Bellevue. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GAR- DENERS. The summer meeting of the board of directors of the National Association of Gardeners, was held in Horticul- tural Hall, Boston, on Saturday after- noon, July 13th. After disposing of the routine business before the session and deciding on holding the annual convention during the early part of November, the exact date and place to be announced later, adjournment fol- lowed to enable the members of the National Association present to attend the meeting of the American Sweet Pea Society, to which they had been earlier invited. In the evening the members were entertained at an in- formal banquet, together with the members of the Sweet Pea Society, by the Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston. On Sunday, the day following, sev- eral members of the National Associa- tion with others, enjoyed an automo- bile tour of the city's parkways and parks, also a visit to the Arnold Ar- boretum, the newly-elected superinten- dent of parks, Mr. James B. Shea, ac- companying and entertaining the vis- itors at one of the park inns. Our members returned to their homes even more impressed than heretofore that to the gardener Boston leads as the city of genuine hospitality. M. C. EBEL, Sec. CHICAGO FLORISTS' CLUB. An adjourned meeting of the Chica- go Florists' Club was held July 11, over 50 members being present. The evening was devoted to discus- sion of the proposed changes in the by-laws and to the reports of the S. A. F. convention committees. D. A. Rob- ertson, chairman of Ladies' Entertain- ment Day Committee, reported favor- ably on the South Shore Country Club and the matter held for further con- sideration. W. N. Rudd, chairman badge and ticket committee reported selection made and 3000 ordered. E. F. Win- terson reported that sports and pas- times committee had their plans all ready for the 0. K. of C. Graham, chairman S. A. F. sports committee. Geo. Asmus asked for any further sug- gestions for the souvenir album. E. A. OUinger reported the baseball team complete, and P. J. Foley spoke of the outing at Ravinia Park. An invitation was telegraphed to the National Sweet Pea Society at Boston, to hold its next meeting here. Next meeting will be held July 25. J. W. Page, Paul Diebold, James Fisher. Tony Einwech, G. E. Raedleln, A. L. Randall and S. G. Anderson were elected to membership. ST. LOUIS FLORIST CLUB. At the meeting on Thursday after- noon, July 11th, all the officers were in attendance and a large number of members when President Windier called the meeting to order. Trustee Weber reported that the trustees had completed all arrangements for the annual outing for Wednesday, July 17, FERN GROUP BY W. A. MANDA AT INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION. Winner of Silver Cup for 12 Specimen Fcths and First Prize for 6 New Ferns. ?2 HORTICULTUEE July 20, 1912 at Preister's Park near Belleville, 111. C. E. DeWever of the Bulletin Com- mittee made a favorble report. Fred H. Weber, S. A. F. State vice-presi- dent reported on transportation mat- ters pertaining the coming convention and a vote was taken in favor of going by the Wabash R. R. Eight applica- tions for membership were received. Officers were nominated as follows: President Windier having declined re- election, the nominees for this office were Fred H. Weber and Jules Burdet; vice-president, Chas. Young and Gus. Grossart; secretary, J. J. Beneke and W. C. Young; treasurer, W. C. Smith and C. Bergesterman ; ofr two trustees F. J. Fillmore, John Connon, Will Ossick, Hugo Werner and F. Venne- mann, were placed in nomination. The next business was two discussions — one led by C. E. DeWever on Rela- tive value of Overhead and Sod Irri- gation, and the other by Henry Emunds on Growing Chrysanthemums Late and Early. Interesting discussions followed. The next meeting will be on August 8 at 2 P. M. CLUB AND SOCIETY NOTES. The Greek American picnic of the New York florists on July 8 was a great success. The N. Y. and N. J. Association of Plant Growers had a dinner and theatre party at Coney Island, July 18. The Albany (N. Y.) Florists' Club will have a family clam bake the lat- ter part of August. The regular August meeting of the Club will be held at Henkes Bros' place in Newton- ville. President Joseph A. Manda has ap- pointed Frank H. Traendly, C. B. Weathered, W. F. Sheridan, C, H. Totty, I. S. Hendrickson, Robert Koehne and A. L. Miller as the Nomi- nating Committee of the New York Florists' Club. The monthly meeting of the West- chester and Fairfield Society was held in Greenwich, Conn., Friday, July 12th. Sweet peas were greatly in evidence that night, and a vote of thanks was given to all the exhibitors. The an- nual outing will take place on Wed- nesday, August 7th, at Edward's Ho- tel, Rye Beach. Information and tickets can be secured before July 25th from the outing committee secre- tary, W. J. Sealey, Port Chester, N. Y. NEWS NOTES. Greenport, N. V. — J. Clarence Wells, of Brooklyn, has purchased the Har- lowarden Greenhouses at public auc- tion. Onarga, III. — The land on which the Mosbaek greenhouses stood, has been sold and will be used for farming. The greenhouses were destroyed by fire some time ago. Reading, Pa. — Part of the chimney at the greenhouses of G. H. Hoskins & Co., 37 North Tenth street, was blown down recently, crashing through a greenhouse and breaking about 500 lights of glass. ORCHIDS Freshly imported and in fine con- dition, which we offer at the following net wholesale prices : CATTIEYA MOSSIAE, Per Case $40.00. CATTLEYA SCHROEDERAE, Our fine large flowering type, per case $55.00. CATTLEYA HAIRISONIAE VIOLACEA, ONCIDIUM VARICOSUM ROGERSII, Late summer flowering variety, strong plants, $150.00 per 100. Extia fine plants, a small quantity left, only $150.00 p«r 100. We have alto about 25 c«»ei of an extra fine type of CATTLEYA TRIANAE with finer flowers and will yield 50% more flower* to the bed than the common type. The cheapest we can tell thefe is $50.00 per case, but they are cheaper at that than the ordinary one at $40.00. LAGER & HURRELL, SUMMIT, N. J. PRESENT KNOWLEDGE OF SWEET PEA DISEASES AND THEIR CONTROL. A paper bv J. J. Taulieiihaus, Delaware College Agricultural Experiment Sta- tion, Newark, Del., read before the American Sweet Pea Society, Boston, July 13, 1912. It is indeed a great privilege and pleasure for me today to address you on a topic which I am sure interests us all alike. I am also glad to take this opportunity to express to you in behalf of the Delaware College Agri- cultural Experiment Station, and of the University of Pennsylvania our siucerest appreciation of the kindness of all the seedsmen who have so gen- erously sent us sweet pea seeds and thus founded a nucleus for our investi- gations of the diseases of the sweet pea. I am a lover of flowers, and es- pecially a lover of the sweet pea. The more of this flower I saw the more convinced did I become that it is far from being as free from insect and fungus attacks as the majority of the seedsmen and growers honestly but erroneously believe. In some of our best written manuals on sweet peas the topic of insect and fungus dis- eases hardly occupies one-quarter of a page. That the sweet pea is becoming more popular with the American people needs no proof. It once we grow sweet peas we shall grow them continuously. However, most amateurs, for reason either of lack of space or unknowingly, grow their sweet peas in the same lot year after year. The result is that disease set in and make it impossible any longer to grow sweet peas on that same place. Immediately, the seeds are blamed and the customer begins changing trade from seedsman to seedsman, but with no better results. Thus, lack of infor- mation on the part of the grower or amateur on the one hand and the slowness of the seedsmen to admit that the sweet peas may be troubled by diseases on the other, causes the trade invariably to suffer. Hence, when considered purely on an econ- omic basis, the seedsmen are the losers. For whatever disease the seedsman is vvilling to admit, he usu- ally throws the blame to high feeding or to the dry weather. From inquiries sent out to most of the seedsmen who grow sweet peas in this country, only two very vaguely admitted that their sweet peas were troubled with blight. We do not for one minute doubt the truth of the statements of all these gentlemen, but we believe that if the seedsmen took this matter more seri- ously they would soon realize that their interests are at stake. We should feel highly gratified and our efforts would be well repaid if we could im- press you with the fact that sweet peas suffer from diseases caused by either insects or parasitic fungi. It is to the benefit of the seedsman and the well being of the trade to admit these facts and recognize the necessity of investi- gating these diseases and finding rem- edies for them, and of disseminating broadcast the results of these findings to all those interested in them. Before entering into the discussion proper of the diseases of the sweet pea, I wish to state that the Delaware Agricultural Experiment Station, in co- operation with the University of Penn- sylvania, made it possible for me to carry on, for the last two years, inves- tigations of the diseases of the sweet pea. The information which we are about to give is of necessity of a pre- liminary nature, since we have by no means exhausted the subject. Never- theless, we believe that we have gath- ered enough to justify the presenta- tion of this paper. The information is first hand, as it is all the result of our personal investigations and studies in both field and laboratory. In Newark, Del., we now have one-half acre of sweet peas devoted exclusively to the study of the diseases. \To be Continued.) July 20, 1912 HORTICULTUEE 83 i « « « « Farquhar's New Chinese Plants POT GRO^VN PLANTS RCADY NOIV CLEMATIS TANGUTICUS, bright yellow, rapid grown. Dozen. $3.00 « « « « * * CLEMATIS MONTANA RUBENS, pink flowers in masses, rich, bronze-green foliage, rapid grower, dozen, $5.00. Larger plants, dozen, $8.00 COTONE ASTER HORIZONTALIS, the finest hardy, dwarf, spreading variety for rock and alpine gardens ; dark, shining, green foliage ; flowers pink ; charming red berries, Dozen. $10.00 HYDRANGEIA PETIOLARIS, climbs and clings to stone like Ampelopiis Veitchii ; rapid grower, rich deep green foliage, large white flower trusses in July. Native of Japan, Dozen, $8.00 For other New and Rare Chinese mnd other Plants, see our Catalogue. Mailed free. R. (& J. FARQUHAR (Si, CO. 6 AND 7 SOUTH MARKET STREET, BOSTON, MASS. 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 I 9 9 9 - 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 f % 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 A«<«<««<«<«w«w««(«(«w«<«(c«<«<«<«««««<««c«(««««W(c<«<«<«www««w«w««««4^^ BULBS and- HARDY PLANTS Contracts made for Seed Growing E. S. MILLER, WADING RIVER, N. Y. HOLLAND NURSERIES Best Hardy Rhododendrons, Azalea*, Coniferi, ClematU, H. P. Rotei, Shrub*, and Herba^ eeous Plants. P. OIJWERKERK, *'ITi£h'! Nursery Stock Frmlt and Ornamental Ttm*. Skraba, •mall Frnlti, Clcmatla, KrarrraMU aad Basa*. Writ* for Trad* Hit W.t.TSIIITIICOMI>MT,Geiim,liy. HYDRANGEAS OTAKSA In Tubs 12" @ $2.00 16" @ $4.00 14" @ $3.00 In Pots, $1.00 each We have about 1500 very handsome plants in tubs in bud and flower. Florists are always welcome visitors to our Nurseries. We are only a few minutes from New York City. Carlton Hill Station is the second stop on Main Line of Erie Railroad. BOBBIIMK & Nurserymen and Florists KIIMS Rutherford, N. J. WM. J. ZARTMANN. President GEO. I. PEARSON', Secy aad Treas. FAIRFIELD LANDSCAPE & NURSERKS CO. ENGINUIS. CONTRACTORS AND NURSERrMEN Termijial Building 4lst Street and Park Ave. New York Nurseries, Cannon Station, Conn, Ge neral Landscape Construction, Road Building, Drainage Systems, Water Supply, Planting. "You can no more conduct business without advertising than you can farming without fertilizing," — Uncle Peleg. PRAMIN( niJURSI [GHAM URSEMES — JXEIAU-' — W. B. WHITTIER & CO., SOUTH FRAMINGHAM . . MASS. 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Main Office and Factorla* CAMBRIDGE, MASS. Obituary. Charles E. Brinton. Charles E. Brinton, of George W. Brinton & Sons, florists, Wilmington, Del., died suddenly on June 30 In Ben- ton, Arizona. He was 51 years of age and unmarried. George Farrant. On July 3, George Farrant, manager of the Pleasantview Greenhouses, Madisonville, Ky., dropped dead in the street. He v.'as born in Devonshire, England, fifty-four years ago. His wife and three children survive him. Frank D. Voris. Frank D. Voris of Neoga, 111., once president of the Illinois Horticultural Society, was buried on July 9. He was a frequent attendant at University of Illinois meetings, particularly in con- nection with the Illinois Horticultural Society. He had been in feeble health for several years. Joseph Wetzler. Joseph Wetzler, in charge of the conservatories of Dr. H. B. Jacobs, 11 West Mount Vernon Place, Baltimore, Md., died on July 4, from the result of a fall down an elevator well at the home of Dr. Jacobs. He was born in Germany where he learned gardening and came to this country in 18S5. He was 53 years of age. Mrs. A. S. Burns. Mrs. A. S. Burns, wife of Alex. S. Burns, Woodside, N. Y. and mother of A. S. Burns, Jr., of Spring Valley, N. Y., died on July 12. The funeral took place on Tuesday, July 16th, at Mt. Kisco. Mrs. Burns has never re- covered from the effects of an almost fatal trolley car accident several years ago and has been a constant sufferer physicially and from nervous shock ever since. NEWS NOTES. Clintonville, Ohio — The North Side Floral Co., A. C. White, proprietor, Plentangy street, has begun business here. Ansonia, Conn. — Thomas J. Mooney, proprietor of the Ansonia Floral Co., has purchased the flower and truck farm of F'rauk L. Hotchkiss, on the Seymour road. Rockton, III. — Lightning struck the greenhouses of J. H Farnsworth on June 29 and two houses were de- stroyed. Loss partially covered by in- surance. THE HOLLAND HOUSE SHOW. The summer show of the Royal Horticultural Society is always a pop- ular fixture in the society's calendar. The three days' show, held in the grounds of Holland House, Kensing- ton, Eng., on July 2, 3 and 4, was far in advance of any preceding ones which have taken place here. Eight spacious marquees, with improved methods of ventilation, were erected. There were 143 exhibitors, the lead- ing specialists in each branch of hor- ticulture being well represented. Tlie principal tent presented a charming spectacle, with its artistically arranged floral groups. The wall, court, and water gardens were splendid examples of the highest form of garden craft. The orchids were not numerous, but well known exhibitors including Sander & Son, St. Albans; Mansell & Rawdon, York; Stuart Low & Co., Bush Hill Park; and others contrib- uted from their valuable collections. The season has been very favorable for rose culture, and this section was one of the best ever seen at Holland House. Sweet peas were also a strik- ing feature. The excellent show of herbaceous plants was in keeping with the high standard which prevailed. The characteristic features of a Dutch garden were faithfully represented by Piper & Son, of Bayswater, in the out- door section. Waterer & Sons, of Bagshot, had a collection of handsome large yews in tubs; Russell of Rich- mond, Surrey, made an admirable show of tree ivies. Carter & Sons, of Raynes Park, Sur- rey, laid out a picturesque Japanese gai'den. Some remarkably well grown bay trees in tubs formed an imposing avenue, these coming from the nursery of Veitch & Sons. A group of Arau- caria Silver Star, by Rochford & Sons, attracted considerable attention. The Coronation challenge cup was won by James Veitch & Sons, for fruit trees in pots and stove plants. The Wigan challenge cup was won by John Mat- tock of Oxford, for roses. A silver Flora medal was allotted to W. A. Manda, South Orange, New Jersey, U. S. A., for a splendid group of foliage plants. Included was a fine specimen of Polypodium Mandaianum, which was awarded a first-class certificate. W. H. ADSETT. Miss Nora Ohl of the Primrose Flower Shop, Ardmore, who has been established in that progressive and populous Phila. suburb for some time, and has built up a good business in the retail flower line will erect a conserva- tory 18x68 feet and also a new store 20x70 feet on a lot recently purchased located near the station. The Foley Mfg. Co. have the contract. DREER'S Florist Specialties, New Brand. New Style. Hose "RIVERTON" Furnished in lengths up ti.:i 500 ft. without seam or file' HOSE for the FLORIST %-inch, per ft., 15 c. Reel of 500 ft., " i4^C. 2 Reels, 1000 ft., " 14 c. J4-iDch, *' 13 c. Reels, 500 ft., " I2;^c, Couplings furnished HENRT A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa, 1000 READY PACKED CRATES STANDARD FLOWER POTS.AND.BOIB PANS can be sbippcil at an hour's notice. Prlca 2000 1%, in. @ $6.00 500 4 In. @ $4.60 1500 2 '• " 4.88 456 4% " ^ 5.24 1500 2% " " 5.25 320 5 " " 4.61 1500 2% " " 6.00 210 5% " " 3.T8 1000 3 " " 5.00 144 6 " " 8.U 800 3^ ■' " 5.80 120 7 " " 4.90 60 8 " " 3.00 HILFINGER BROS., Pottery, Fort Edward, N.Y. Ihi{ii5t Rolkir & Sons, 31 Barcby St, N. Y. City, Agents. OUII SPECIMTT— Lone distance and eifort tradt. Syracuse Red Pots "A link pot i* mxm hot," lilcowtM a tba p«t. Tllb will aave you fud. Our pots arc the Amaat mat Bwng to the aupcrior qua^y d tbt eAafr. Nerw prkx list on appiiotio^. Syracuse Pottery Co.. ^"il^^ r-STANDARD FLOWER — If yotir neembouaei are within ^ao ■iaa if the Capitol, write us, we caa mtc yom W. H. ERNEST -.:- .-...^a.- Rustic Summer Houses, Arbws Rustic Manufxturing Co. 150 Nassau St,. New York city Rustic Summer Houses, Pergolas, Arbors, Fences, Bridges and all Garden Furniture built in the most aitistic way. Send for catalogue. . _. : . ,L>,- ^^1 Rubber Stamps, Steneils tmla, StMl StamM, Ho«^ B«sca«e &a4 K*7 Check!, Baasa*, BsmlEia; BrasAa, P*w Nambw, Naaberloc UaeklsM, Chack Protacton, Bt»aril Coinl»lB«ti«a*, StMl Alphabet* and FlcarM, Iidcllbl* Inks, BtsneU Colors as! BnuhM, D'<\»'«i^„"°?.i'l'^;=S?=;'t,';j;'l,-',os,'oms'' Tbis"vear,'by" adding "improved types, intehdln fo^;i'e?s1a'TltsometVl';'l'fd^p^1c°a'tlln^'?t^ in'creLed satisfae-Jion. Our "mark" fn strain is "Challen^-e," and it is all the word denotes. Pansy seed during the "past 'season gave unprecedented satisfaction, and every or- 1 Increased this year. All the testimonials received menticned specially the high for this -All Giants. Pansy— Bodilington's " Challenge " This mixture contains all the finest Giant strains— of thi leading Pansy Specialists in the w9rld-the Oiant self-colors, the Giant striped and margined, and he Giant blotched, etc., all carefully mixed in .pro nortion-the finest that money can buy— the your money can buy. A florist who has grown said- "Why don't you call it Defiance. V, trade pkt. 25c., trade pkt. 50c., % oz SI. 50, Vi oz. $2.75. m. $5.00. finest it 75c., Vi n H n n ■ n m u BOODINGTON'S QUALITY "ENGLISH" PANSY. A superb strain of highly colored flowers in great variety ■'"oufMr°Bunynrd, while visiting the Boyal International Fxh Mtion in London, was much Impressed with these blooms and secured as much seed as PO^^'hl^-'/o, o''"'?^""- cient to offer same in packets which we do as follows .- Trade Packet 1500 seeds) for $1.00 1/, Trade Packet (250 seeds) for .50 OTHER CHOICE VARIETIES OF GIANT PANSIES. Triumph of the Giants. Extremely large flower of beautiful coloring. Should Tr. pkt be grown by every florist ^u m Tr. pkt. Boddington-8 "Challenge" Mixture...... ?0 50 Giant Trimardeiu. Mammoth-fiowenng, and in a good "hSe <>f color. .... .... Giant Masterpiece (Frilled Pansy). Petals beautifully waved; exquisite colors.... Cassier's Giant. A fine strain of large, highlv colored flowers • • ; ■ • Giant isugnofs Stained. Extra choice flowers, large and plenty of light colors Giant Madame Ferret. A recent intro- duction by a celebrated French special- ist ; of strong, free growth . . .... . . . Giant Fire Kins. Brilliant reddjsh yel- low, with large brown eyes Giant Lord BeaconsfieUl Deep purple- violet, top petals light blue.... Giant Canary Bird. Ground color i3 a. Iiright golden yellow and each petal is marked with a darker blotch... Giant Orchidaeflora, or Orchid-flowered PauBV. Splendid variety; beautiful shades of pink, lilac, orange, rose, terra cotta. chamois, etc • ■ ; • • • Giant Emperor William. Ultramarine- blue, purple eye .■••■••,; Giant Golden Queen. Bright yellow, no QXQ Giant Golden Yellow. Yellow, brown eye. Giant King of the Blacks (Faust). Black. Giant President McKinley. Golden yel- low, large dark blotch ........■.••■ •••■ Giant Prince Bismarck. Yellowish bronze, dirk GVG .......•••■••••-• Giant Pretiosa. Crimson-rose, white mar- gin, violet blotch Giant Rosy Lilac Giant White. Violet spot 14 OZ. Vi oz. $2 %0Z. $1 50 $5 00 Oz. $5 03 15 15 50 15 15 15 15 10 50 1 50 1 25 4 00 85 3 ori 85 3 00 75 2 50 50 1 50 85 3 00 25 4 00 50 1 50 25 15 15 15 60 75 60 2 00 2 51 2 00 15 &5 3 00 15 75 2 50 25 15 10 1 25 60 60 4 OO 2 00 2 on NOVELTY PANSIES Tr. pkt ADONIS Light blue, with white center $0 2.^ ANnKOMED.\. Rosy, with lavender tints 2._) BRIDESM.VID. Giant flowers of rosy white EJIPEROR FRANCIS JOSEPH. Pure white, large violet spots •■ •;■'■, MACVE QUEEN. A delicate mauve Pansy, the lower three petals marked with a large blotch of carmine... PSY'CHE. Violet, bordered white; beaut:fully waved petals PE.\COck. All the name implies; a most beautiful vari-colored variety; peacock blue, edged white Rl'BY KING. Superb crimson and red shades SNOWFLAKE. Pure white ; immense flower Vl'LCAN. Giant brilliant dark red, with five black blotches ; unique Collection of tie above 10 varieties, one packet each, f. r $; BOODINGTON'S GIANT PANSIES TO COLOR. Named ^'arieties Mixed For our customers who desire special shades in Pansios we have pleasure in offering the following: Liebt Shades, Yellow Shades, Spotted Shades, Striped and Mottled, Dark Shades, Blue Shades, Bronze Shades, Red and Brown Shades, trade pkt. 25 cts., % c%. $1.00, % oz. $1.75. oz. $3.00. 25 ;.no. ARTHUR T.BODDINGTON, Seedsman, 342 West 14th St. NEW YORK n H n H n H n M n H n M n ■ n n n H XX H n M n H n SnMnMPMnMnMQMDMnmnMnMnMnMQMnMnMnMnMnMnMnM ST. LOUIS NOTES. It has been rumored that Fred Pape will be appointed assistant city fores- ter this weelv by City Forester Julius Koenig. , u^ ti, Mr. A. Roherbach has bought the greenhouses and grounds from the Brix Floral Co. at Jennings Station. He will grow tor the local marltet. Geo. T. AngermuUer will, along with Mrs*. AngermuUer, leave this week for a western trip by automobile, having recently bought a new touring car. Julius Schafer, manager for Mrs. M. M. Ayers on Grand avenue is visiting Chicago tor a ten days' vacation and on his return Mrs. Ayers will leave for a summer trip east and will return when the fall season opens. State Vice-President P. H. Weber of the S. A. F., reports that he has a large list of florists who are going to the Chicago convention next month. There may be as many as sixty going. This will be the largest delegation ever out of here for a S. A. F. Convention. The C. Young & Sons Co. held a stoclsholders' meeting last weelc and the following officers were elected to serve one year. James Young, presi- dent; W. C. Young, vice-president and manager of greenhouse plant; Edna Young, secretary, and Charles Young, treasurer and manager of the store. Beloit, Wis. — Lightning strucli the greenhouse of J. H. Farnsworth, near Rockton, on June 29 and two buildings were destroyed by the fire which fol- lowed. Loss partially covered by in- surance. July 20. 1912 H 0 R T I C U L T U E E 87 nMnMnMnMnMnMdMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMn*nMnMnMnwd m M n n n H Boddington^s ^^Quality^^ Christmas- g S Flowering Sweet Peas g n m Q We are Super-Headquarters 0 m n All true stocks of Winter- flowering Sweet Peas will be scarce this season. Some H varieties are a total failure owing to the exceptional season in California this Spring. n Our advice to intending planters is to order at once. Mr. \Vm. Sim, Cliftondale, Mass., tr n H the great winter sweet pea specialist sows our seed almost exclusively. * n Our stocks of Christmas- flowering Sweet Peas have stood the test for years, and w ^^ we can refer you to the largest growers of this increasingly popular flower, as to the w tJ trueness and quality of our seed, earliness of blooming period and strength and habit m {!' of plants. w y The following varieties are the " best by test " and include Zvolanek's and our own w fi introductions, grown for seed from selected stocks by the leading California grower and 0 Cj specialist in Sweet Peas. w pf Our output last year was nearly 3000 lbs. Few kicks and plenty of testimonials as 0 M to quality, grrmination and trueness to type. H jy On the varieties preceded by a "^ we can make immediate delivery. iJ g FILL OUT COUPON BELOW AND RETURN g K QiKintity H *B0DDINGTOX'S E.VTRA-KARLV f HKI.STMA.S WHITE .SXOWBIKIJ. An exceptionally early Sweet Pea for Q iiidcior Huweriii;; — will hloum six weeks after sowing. Color dear wbite, upon long stems; habit fairly ^2 M dwarf and of exceptionally free- flowering qualities. Witbout doubt tbe finest early wbite for indoor plant- ml iiig. We sell one grower in Pennsylvania 35 lbs. of tbis variety every year; name on application. Oz. Z^ M 25 cts., H 11). 75 cts.. 14 lb. $1.25, lb. $2.00. Jj lJ BODUINGTON'S CHRISTMAS PINK. Tbis is tbe earliest and most profitable and useful Sweet Pea In cul- M ^ tivation, as by sovplng tbe Sted under glass in latter part of August, flowers can be cut from Thanks- ^^ n giving on durir.y tbe Winter months. Oz. 15 cts., % lb. .50 cts., 14 lb. 85 cts., lb. $1.50. M *BODDINGTOX'S CHRISTMAS AVHITE. A companion to our Christmas Pink. Just as free and profuse a J^ M blo'imer. Oz. 15 cts., 14 lb. 50 cts., % lb. So cts., lb. $1.50. |[| * .4NGELINO. Self pink: new variety. Oz. 50 cts., % lb. $1.50, % lb. $2.75, lb. $4.50. M LJ CANARY. Similar to tbe above, but flowers of an exceptionally good yellow. Oz. 35 cts., Vi lb. $1.00, % lb. ♦"* M$1.75, lb. $3.00. H CHRISTMAS CAPT.AIN. Blue and purple. Oz. 25 cts,, % lb. 75 cts., % lb. $1.25, lb. $2.00. w-j Q CHRISTMAS METEOR. Scarlet ; fine open red flower. Oz. 35 cts., Vi lb. $1.00, Va lb. $1..50, lb. $2.50. i-l CHRISTMAS STELLA MORSE. Creamy butt standard, wings slightly tinged with pink. Oz. 50 cts., % lb. H $1.50, Vi lb. $2.75, lb. $1.50. ZJ 0 FLAMINGO. Color scarlet; free-flowering and early. Oz. 50 cts., % lb. $1.50, V2 lb. $2.75, lb. $5.00. Q 'FLORENCE DENZER. Pure wbite. Oz. 25 cts., % lb. 75 cts., % lb. $1.25, lb. .$2.00. M *LE MARQI'IS. Tills is tbe same color as Princess of Wales, violet; has very large flowers. Oz. 25 cts., % >_< YJ lb. 75 cts., V2 lb. $1.25, lb. $2.00. J_i ^ '.MRS. ALEX. WALLACE. Lavender; very scarce. Oz. 25 cts., % lb. $1.00, Va lb. $1..50, lb. $2.50. M M MRS. CHAS. H. TOTTY. Sky-blue. Oz. 25 cts., Vi lb. 75 cts., % lb. $1.25, lb. $2.00. S 0 MRS. F. J. DELANSKY. Daybreak pink. Oz. 50 cts., H lb. $1.50, % lb. $2.25, lb. $4.00. Q MBS. GEO. LEWIS. Large, pure white, wavy flower. Oz. 15 cts., % lb. 50 cts., % lb. 85 cts., lb. $1.50. M 'MRS. E. WILD. Carmine or da* pink. Oz. 15 cts., H lb. 50 cts., % lb. 85 cts., lb. $1.50. »_- 0 MBS. HANNAN. Deep rose-pink ; very pleasing shade. Oz. 40 cts., % lb. $1.25, % lb. $2.00, lb. $3.50. J-l MBS. W. W. SMALLET. Satiny pink. Oz. 35 cts., % lb. $1.00, % lb. $1.75, lb. $3.00. ||| MRS. WILLIAM SIM. Salmon-pink. Oz. .30 cts., % lb. $1.00, V2 lb. $1..50, lb. $2.50. w 0 MRS. ZVOLANEK. Blue, variegated. Oz. 50 cts., % lb. $1.50, % lb. $2.75, lb. $5.00. *-4 )m MISS HELEN M. GOCLD. White, open flower: standard lilac, marbled. Oz. 25 cts., % lb. 75 cts., V2 lb. $1.25. H W lb. .$2. no. ^ 0 »MISS JOSEY REILLY. Lilac; very large flowers. Oz. 25 cts., % lb. 75 cts., % lb. $1.2.5, lb. .$2.00. Q tj W.ALL.ACEA. Fine lavender; a grand florists' variety. Oz. 50 cts., % lb. $1.5!1, % lb. $2.75, lb. $5.00. |^ m 'WATCHVNG. Pure while. Oz. 25 cts., % lb. 75 cts., % lb. $1.25, lb. $2.00. 2 0 WM. J. STEWART. Blue self. Oz. 25 cts., Vi lb. 75 cts.. Vi lb. $1.25, lb. $2.00. 0 ^ All otber varieties of Winter and Suninier-flowering Sweet Peas supplied. Write for quotations. ^^ W 5 per cent, raa.v be deducted if cash accompanies the order. ^^ g iVa^e- :..., g 0 Address lU 5 ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON, Seedsman, ''I'S^HZf'- g MnMnMnMn0nMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnE 88 HORTICULTUKE July 20, 1912 OFFICE 109 BROAD STREET NEW YORK Phone 242 Broad THEO. FICKE TRUCKMAN BRANCH 844 WASHINGTON ST. NEW YORK Phone 1508 Chekea Established 1890 Special Attention Given to Import Freight Accounts in or out of Town Solicited Seed Trade Garden Peas From New Zealand. F. R. Cooper of Wellington, New Zealand, who attended the seedmen's convention in Chicago, is calling now on the trade in the east on behalf of his firm, offering garden peas for seed purposes. He is very enthusiastic about the outlook in his line in the United States, where every seedsman is admiring the fine samples he is showing and no doubt New Zealand may fill the wants caused by bad crops In peas in the northern half of the Globe. Mr. Cooper is in company of two of his sisters and is combining business with pleasure. Notes. Rocky Ford, Colo. — H. D. Garwood, secretary of the Ebbert Seed Co., has sold his interest to the president, A. W. Creager. Washington, Iowa — L. D. Lang- worthy and S. H. White have pur- chased the interest of Mr. Mills In the Mills Seed Co. Madison, Wis. — The L. L. Olds Seed Co. has purchased property on Wil- liamson street on which they will erect a four-story building for their own use. R. T. Edwards, formerly with N. B. Keeney & Son, bean and pea growers, is now with the Everett B. Clark Seed Co. as assistant superintendent of their Green Bay, Wisconsin branch. The Northern Seed Company held its annual meeting at Cass Lake, Minn., on July 9th, and elected tne following officers: President, N. E. Jondahl; vice-president, Chris Burns; secretary, Al. J. Hole; treasurer, L. B. Galbraith. The board of directors includes the above list with the addi- tion of H. Mullen, A. J. Swanberg and Lester Bartlett. The company also ordered a good supply of Alberta red winter wheat and farmers here- abouts will be induced to plant some of it this fall. Two hundred shares of stock were also placed on sale. NEWS NOTES. Cincinnati, Ohio — The Lebanon Nur- sery Co., Lebanon, 0., have opened a store at 213 Fourth avenue, east. Milwaukee, Wis. — The firm of Kelt- man & Baerman, North avenue and 58th street, has been dissolved, Mr. Baerman retiring. Eugene Oestreicher has joined Mr. Heitman in forming the Heitman-Oestreieher Co., which will continue the business. PEA8, BEAN«. RADISH l„,„„, ,„ and alt Sardan t—d* / «'•"•" '•' Um TnU* and alt sardan taada > _^ LEONARD SEED CO. MS-*30 W. Knrxa i ONION •■T« Writ* t*r Trimm EVERGREEN SEEDLINGS. (COPY) Board of United States General Appraisers. New York, June 20, 1912. In the matter of protests 52474-5443 — 539325-5706 of R. & J. Farquhar & Co., against the assessment of duty by the col- lector of customs of the Port of Boston. Before Board 3. Waite, General Appraiser. It is claimed in these cases that mer- chandise which was assessed as nursery stock under paragraph 264, tariff act of 1909, should lie free of duty as evergreen seedlings under paragraph 668. It seems to be conceded on the part of the Govern- ment (see report of appraisers) that the goods in question are seedlings, but they were assessed for duty as nursery stock, for the reason they had been transplanted Under the rule adopted bv the board in iran-is' case, abstract 2S011 (T. D. 32346) the fact of transplanting will not remove evergreens gi-own from seed from clas-siti- cation for tariff purposes as evergreen seedlings under paragraph 668. Therefore, as to such evergreens on the invoices as are conceded b.v the Government to have lieen produced from seed, we sustain the claim that they are entitled to free entry under paragraph (568, regardless of the fact that they may have been transplanted. As to such goods, the collector is instructed to reliquidate, the protests being overruled in all other respects. Signed BYRON S. WAITE, H. M. SOMERVILLE, EUGENE G. HAY, Board of United States General Ap- praisers. CATALOGUES RECEIVED. Charlesworth & Co., Haywards Heath, London, Eng. — Descriptive and Priced List of Orchids. This is a su- perb production and lists a most un- usual number of rare species and va- rieties. Every orchid lover should have a copy where he can have fre- quent access to it. No less than 150 genera are listed. Life-sized portraits in colors are given of Cattleya Rhoda "Illuminata," Odontoglossum Har- woodii, Laelio-Cattleya Sylvia, Odon- toglossum Jeanette, Odontoglossum Ossultonii, Sophro-Cattleya Jeannette, Odontoglossum Harwoodii Shrubbery variety, Odontioda Euterpe, Sophro- Cattleya Lotte MuUer. Luther Burbank, Santa Rosa, Cal. — Gold Medal Newest Agricultural-Horti- cultural Opuntias, Spineless Cactus. A quite pretentious title, and the claims made for the Burbank breed of spineless opuntias in the pages of this catalogue are equally so, even to the assertion that the production of these new spineless fruiting cacti is as im- HIGH 6RADE SEASONABLE FLORISTS SEED. LATEST CROP. Price list free oh request. Joseph Breck & Sons Corp. 4r-54 No. Market St., BOSTON, MASS. Place Your Order Now For AYRES' WINTER FLOWERING SWEET PEA SEED For Fall Delivery S. BRYSON AYRES CO. ^'^ Renowned Sweet Pea S/c-cialists" Snnnyslope Independence* M*. imiDGCMAN'S SEED WAREHOUSE RICKARDSBROS. Props. 37 East lath SI, - NEW YORK CITTf POINSETTIAS PVPI kUZti CrCn "^e celebrated English blllLAlTiLn OLCU strain. $9 per 1000 DAMCV CrCn home-grown, finest giant rHnOT OLLU, strain. $5 per oz. 2 1-2 in. strong, $5 per 100; $45 per 1000 Send for Catalogue. S. S. SiUDELSKY & CO. 121S Betz Bklg. PhllactelpMa. Burpee's Seeds PIllLADELPHtA mkm Uct of Wh^MiO* Pric«« oaljr to tt»m» who plaat for pratt. portant to the world as the discovery of a new continent. The pamphlet Is illustrated with a number of interest- ing photographs and the text is also quite interesting. We sincerely hope that the strenuous author may be able to demonstrate to the world all that he represents and more. INCORPORATED. Spokane, Wash. — Spokane Green- house Co., capital stock, $20,000. C. T. Kipp, president; A. F. Biehler, vice- president; J. F. Austin, secretary and treasurer. The company owns 26 acres of land near Marshall and expect to put up a range of 20,000 of glass next spring. July 20. 1912 HORTICULTURE 8» M«»*«'>*»'»*^*>'>'>'>*t'^*>*^*^*o^^*>*i*>*>*^*^*>^'>^*>*>*>*^^^^*>'>^'!*^^^^^^^^'^*"^**'^^'^^*^^'!^'>'>'>K*^KK*>*>»*>'>*>*>>' COLD STORAGE LILIES PLANTED NOW WILL BLOOM IN OCTOBER Just when good flowers are scarce and in consequence they bring the best returns. LILIUM GIGANTEUM Per Case 6 to 8 inch (350 bulbs to case) $31.00 ; to 9 inch (330 bulbs to cnse) 20.00 S to 10 inch (JOO bulbs to case) 21.00 1000 ?60.00 80.00 100.00 No orders can be filled for less than a full case. Our latest Wholesale Catalogue of Bulbs, Seeds and Florists Supplies, free upon request HENRY F. MICHELL CO., 518 Market Street PhiIa.,Pa. 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ * i 9- 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 SCOTCH SOOT Imported For slugs and other parasites 112 lb. Bag, $3.00 WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, 42 Veaey St.. New York XX Retarded Berlin (Cold Storase) LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS In Boxes 250 $4.50 500 $8.50 1000 $16.00 \A/I »OIM Seed Merchants and Grawers* 114 Chambers Street, New York City. Oklahoma Seed Growers Co. Contract Growers of Watermelon and Muskmelon Seeds for the Wholesale Trade only Enid - - Oklahoma FLOWER SEEDS For Early Sowing Priet List Jor the Asking^ The W. W. Barnard Co. 231-235 W. MadisoD St., CHICAGO Vick Quality Seeds, Plants, Bulbs ASK FOR Wholesale Catalogue I I I JAMES VIOC'S SONS, Seedsmen R.OCHESTER, N. Y. TOMATO SEED BKBT STOCKS. AIX TASlSTiaS. The Haven Seed Co. Orawer. far Wbalesala Trada Oal7. SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA. VEGETABLE PLANTS \ PRINTING CABBAGE. Wakefleld, Successl. ii, All Head, Early and Late Drumhead, Early Summer, Wlnnlgatadt, Sore- head, etc., at $1.00 per 1000; lO.CKX) and over 85 cts. per 1000. CASH WITH ORDER >. VINCENT. Jr. & SONS CO., WHITE MARSH, HO. Fraiti Ists and ■bcMild eet tbalr prlat- Inc dona by spaelallats. Write tot itricM to fUM KKX CO., HarriskarK. P». In ordering goods please add " I saw it in HORTICULTURE." Asparagus Plumosus Nanus NEW CROP NOW READY. Per 1000 seeds, $1.50; 5000 ancJ up @ BALTIMORE, MD. CHOICE SEEDS FOR PRESENT PLANTING Stocks, Asters, Chioese Primulas, &c.1 THOMAS J. GREY CO. 32 South Market Street, Boston, Mass. 90 HOKTICULTUKE 'July 2D, 1912 Florists'Tclcgraph Delivery (Retailers' Section— S. A. F. & O. H.) lunts. 20 per cent. Provision for guaranteed accounts. IRWIN BERTERMANN, Secretary, 241 Massachusetts Ave., Indianapolis, Ind Mutnal discounts. 20 per cent. Write for ptr- ticnlars to J. A. VAXENTINE, Denver, President. W. J. PAI/MEB. Bnffalo, Ylce-Fresldent. W. L. BOCK, Kansas City, Treasurer. OTHER DIRECTORS: Ernest Wlenhocber. Philip Breltmeyer, A. B. Cartledge, W. F. Gude, George Asmni, Fred H. Melnbardt. JOHN BREITMEYER'S SONS^ Cor. Miami aad QraUot Av«*. DBTROrr, MICH. ArtMte Detigns . . . High Srada Cut Btotns W« COTOT afl MiakUu »eiala a>d iomI •f OUa, WILLIAM J. SMYTH Gor. Michigan Ave. and 31st St., CHICAGO, ILL. (Member Florists* Telegraph Delivery Asso.) We ship to all points In Illinois and Iowa. PhORis : Aldini 880. Atdine 881. Aldine 882. SAMUEL MURRAY Kansas City, Mo. 913 Grand Ave. Member of the Floristo' Telegraph Delivery Afl Brdirs 6tvM Pnmipt and Carefd AttentiM The Park Floral Co. J. A. VALENTINE Pres. Hamber Florists' Telegraph DellTery DENVER, COLORADO WILLIAM L. ROCK FLOWER CO. Kansms Citx. - - Mo. wlU car«fnU7 •xccot* ord«r« for y«B«a« Clt7 ■■< any t«w« !■ KUaeari or Kaaaaa. George M. Stumpp 761 Fifth Ave., Cor. E SSth St. NEW YORK CITY \ W. J. Palmer & Sen ■ 3*4 Mnn Street. Boffklo, N. Y. MMBbers Florists' Tetegrapti Asst. THE HOME OF FLOWERS" The largest cut flower ster* Id America. Ordera for the TWIN CITDM an4 for all Northwestern polota glren prompt at- tention. HOLM & OLSON, incorporated ST. PAUL, MINN. Of Interest to Retail Florists Tacoma, Wash.— The Smith Floral Co. have moved to 1116 C street. Marietta, Ohio — The Marietta Floral Co. is now located at 290 Front street. Portland, Ore. — The Tonseth Floral Co., formerly at 325 Morrison street, are now located at 133 Sixth street. Clifton Forge, Va. — The Allegheny Horticultural Co. is the new name of STEAMER DEPARTURES Allan. Numidlan, Boston -Glasgow Aug. 2 American. St. Paul. N. Y.-S'tli'mpt'n...July27 St. Louis, N. Y.-S'th'mpt'u Aug. 3 Atlantic Transport. Minnetonka, N. Y. -London July 27 Minnehaha, N. Y. -Loudon Aug. 3 Cunard. L.aconia, Boston-Liverpool. . .July 23 Mauretania, N. Y. -Liverpool. .July 24 Caronia, N. Y. -Liverpool July 31 Franconia, Boston-Liverpool. ..Aug. 6 Hamburg-American. Cleveland. N. Y.-Haml)urg. . . July 25 K. Aug. Victoria, N. Y.-H'm'g.Aug. 1 Holland-America. Noordam, N. Y. -Rotterdam.. .July 23 Ryndam, N. Y. -Rotterdam. . .July 30 Kotterdam, N. Y. -Rotterdam. Aug. 13 Leyland. Wiunifredian. Bos.-Liverpool. July 27 Canadian, Boston-Liverpool... Aug. 3 North German Lloyd. Kaiser Wil. II, X. Y. -Bremen. July 23 Koenigin Luise, N.Y. -Bremen. July 25 I'r. Fried'h Wil., N.Y.-B'm'n.July 27 Kaiser Wil. derG., N.Y-B'm'n. July 30 Red Star. W Fiulaud, N. Y. -Antwerp July 27 jS Vaderland, N. Y. -Antwerp Aug. 3 Ki White Star. || Adriatic, N. Y. -Liverpool July 25 Ij, Olympic, N. Y.-Southampton.July 27 >^ Arabic, Boston-Liverpool July 30 ~^; ,>5j Canopic, Bos. -Mediterranean. Aug. 15 ^ the Clifton Forge Flower & Nursery Co. Thompsonville, Conn. — Edward Lynch has bought out the flower busi- ness of Charles H. Furey, on South Main street. Chicago, III. — Ganger & Gormley have leased a store in the Fine Arts building on Michigan avenue. The store, 187 North State, will be sold. Troy, N. Y. — Charles Carson has sold his interest in the flower store at 464 Fulton street to his partner, H. Louis Menand, who will continue the business. NEW FLOWER STORE. Alameda, Cal. — Leroux & Van, 1916 Encinal avenue. ALEX. MeCONNELL S71 nrni avenue NEW YORK CITY Telegraphic ordcn forwarded ta aajr part of the United Statei, Canada, a>d all principal cities of Kuropa. Order! transferred or Intruited by taa trad* t* onr aelectlon for dellrery on itcamiUpa or eliewhere receive ipeclal attcntloa. Cifsi of Cabliztg Foreigtt Deliveries Must /'e Prepaid. TeliplMM CaHs,487 aid 411 Mimy H C«Ue Addrew, ALEXCONNELL DAVID CLARKE'S SONS Ddrrcf orden tram any p«n al ibc rnxmtrj la New York City Or OUT-OOINQ STEAHBRS Wrile «r telegraph 2139-2141 Broadway, New York Tciephone i55a-i353 Colwnbm YOUNG & NUGENT 42 West 28 St., NEW YORK "FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH" BROOKLYN NEW TOBK 3 & 5 Green Avt: . Tel. 6800 Prospect 337-347 Greeo Av. Tel. 3908 Prospect THE ROSERY 76 MAIDEN LANE AL.BA.IMY, N. Y. FLOWER DELIVERIES FOR ALBANY AND VICBSITY ALBANY, N. Y. Rowers or Design Work DEUVERED IN ALBANY AND VlClMrY ON TELEGRAPHIC ORDER 11 MOBTH PEAWL ST.. AlBANY. N. Y EBtab. 1877 LEADING FLORIST Amsterdam, N. Y. Schenectady, N. Y. EttabHahed 1874. FLORIST N. E. Car. 44 St. & Maaino Aveniie, N. T. 0il7 (Membef Fiorina' Telagraph DcliTcty Aiae.) Fleers ihinwd on all Stesmen. Special CocnaMB- deoU io all tbc large citiei ctf Europe mmi \hc Plftirfl Caloaic*. Telegraph aarf CafaU aJaIre LOUISVILLE, KY. JACOB 8CHULZ, S80 South Fourth Ave. T rierlite' *«t«rn>rk July 20, 1912 HORTICULTURE 91 NEW ENGLAND FLOWER DELIVERIES 5«od flower ordfiTs for ddtauT in BfMton And all New Englaad points to THOS. F. GALVIN 124 TrMn*nt St.. Boston TRANSFER Your orders for flower or pUnt daUv- •17 in Eastern New England 19 JULIUS A. ZINN 1 Park St., Boston BOSTON'S BEST la QtMrflty aM Oia be retied ■pon when 70a truMitf |>aa> retail orders to EDWARD MACMULKIN IM BoyUCoo Street. CARBONE Mambar FlorUts' Trlegraph Deltvary 342 Boylston St., Boston TaiM, Garden Furniture, Art Gooda aad New DeelEni In Tuscany Baskets for riorlsts' Use, In Wholesale Department. H. F. A. Lange MTORCESTER., MASS. IMtron to all PetnU la New Barlaad. Mi,4M staare fact t€ iten. FOR NEWPORT Narraganaett Pier and All Other Rhode Island Points Transfer Your Order* to GIBSON BROTHERS 3( WASHINGTON SBUARE. - • - NEWPOKT, R. L Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue, N. Socbester Phone 506. Long Dist. Bell Phooe iiSg Members Florists Telegraph Delivery THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, CLEVEL Euclid Avenue The Far-Famed Flowers of TORONTO DdlTered on mall or tdeffrapk order (at aa7 accasloo, 1q aor part of th* DomlnlsB. JOHN H. DUNLOP 9C Yonse St., - - Toronto, Otit. WELLESLEY COLLEGE Dana Hall, Walnut Hill and Rockrld^ce Hall Schools. TAiLBY, Wellesley, Mass. Tel. Wellesley 44-1 and S. Nleht «-S. Of Interest to Retail Florists "FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH." Leading Retail Florists Listed by Towns for Ready Reference. Albany, N. Y.— H. G. Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St. Albany, N. Y.— The Kosary, 76 Maiden Lane. Amsterdam, N. Y. — John C. Hatcher. Boston— Thos. F. Galvln, 124 Tremont St. Boston— Edw. MacMulkln, 194 Boylston St. Boston— Penn, the Florist, 37-43 Brom- field St. Boston— Julius A. ZInn, 1 Park St. Boston— Philip L. Carbone, 342 Boylston St. Brooklyn, N. Y.— Robert G. Wilson, Ful- ton St. and Greene Atb. Buffalo, N. y.— Palmer's, 304 Main St. Chicago — William J. Smyth, Michigan Ave. and 31st St. Chicago— A. Lange, 25 E. Madison St. Cleveland, 0 — J. M. Gasser Co., Euclid Ave. Denver, Col.— Park Floral Co., 1643 B'way. Detroit, Mich. — J. Breitmeyer's Sons, Miami and Gratiot Aves. Kansiis City, SIo.— Samuel Murray, 812 Grand Ave. Kansas City, Mo. — Wm. L. Rock Flower Co.. 1116 Walnut St. Indianapolis, Ind.— Florists' Telegraph Deliveries, 241 Massachusetts Ave. Louisville, Ky.— Jacob Schulz, 550 Sooth Fourth Ave Newport, R. I. — Gibson Bros., 36 Wash- ington Sq. New York— George M. Stumpp, 781 Fifth Ave., cor. E. 58th St. New York— David Clarke's Sons, 2139- 2141 Broadway. New York— Alex. McConnell, 611 5th Ave. New York— Young & Nugent, 42 W. 28th. New York— Dards, N. E. cor. 44th St. and Madison Ave. Providence, R. I. — T. J. Johnston & Co., 171 Weybosset St. Rochester, N. Y.— Salter Bros., 38 Main St., West. Rochester, N. Y.— J. B. Keller & Sons, 25 Clinton Ave., N. St. Paul— Holm & Olson, Inc. Toronto, Can.— J. H. Dunlop, 98 Yonge St. Washington, D. C— Gude Bros., 1214 F. St. Wellesley, Mass.— Tallby. Worcester, Mass. — H. F. A. Lange. BOSTON, MA.SS. "Pama^ Th« Tele^rapb Flarlftt" Member of Florists' Teieicrapb Dellvrry S7 • 43 BROMFIELD STREE.-r WASeniGTOH, D. C. QUDE'5 OUOE BROS. CO FLORISTS Hankm noiteur :i!s*-r.c^.'i*c T«. any quantity, white, pink, purple and lavender. ^ -i' First, $1.00; Fancy, $1.50; Special, $2.00 per 100. 9Cal.%-^'* HEADQUARTERS FOR GREENS Galax (green and bronze), $1.50 per ICKX); $7.50 per 10,000. Leuootboe Sprays (bronze), $1.00 per 100; .$9.00 per 1,000. (ireen .Sheet Moss; $."j..50 per bag. 8pliaKnum Moss: ten bbl. bales, burlappefl, per bale, $4.00; 5 bale lots. ,$:3.75 per bale: 10 bale lots, $:S.5<1 per bale; 25 bale lots, .^3.25 per bale. Dagger I'erns. extra line selected stock, .$2.00 per 1,000. RIBBONS AND SUPPLIES. Many new patterns in exclusive Ribbons. Write us for prices on these and on Supplies. During July and AuguMt tee will close at 5 P. M. S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co. THE "^TLo'lifis OF PHILADELPHIA PHILADELPHIA 1608-1620 Ludlow St. NEW YORK 117W.28tli St. WASHINGTON 1212 New York Ave. Flower Market Reports WHOL^ALE FLOWER MARKETS. TRADE PRICES— Per 100 TO DBALBIS ONL-Y ROSES As elsewhere, Boston has BOSTON been stiuggling since July came in with a surfeit of flowers and a famine on buyers. Buy- ers are not very plenty yet but there is a drop in the supply and things move less clumsily. Carnations are scarcer and of miserable quality. Short roses are in abundance; good ones seldom seen. Asters are coming in plentifully and of fair quality. Gladioli are not a factor yet in this market. Sweet peas plentiful enough but soft and shortlived on account of damp weather, whites especially. There is a little better call for lilies. Only a slight improve- BUFFALO ment in market condi- tions during last week, the receipts being heavy and business practically at a standstill. Carnations continued to fill the market, also roses. Asters have made their appearance, though only in light shipments, the stem being short and can only be used for floral work. The severe hot weather has caused a shortage in sweet peas and there is only one-half of the sup- ply we had a week previous, lollies have moved up with a little better demand. Other stock in normal sup- ply. Stock moved rapidly this CHICAGO week— by the garbage route — and slowly by the more profitable ways. A few days of almost intolerable weather brought stock to the market in poor condition for shipping and local demand was al- most at a standstill. On July 15th the extreme heat suddenly changed to a low temperature and trade picked up using up what good stock was to be had and the little flurry was very ac- ceptable to the trade. Carnations have, perhaps, suffered the most and sleepy flowers are more plentiful than fresh ones, but the fact remains that there are some very fair carnations to he had for July. Peonies still come from the storage houses with a fair proportion in good condition and bring Am. Beauty, Fancy and Special " *' Extra No. I ■' " Lower grades Richmond, Fancy and Special *' Lower Grades Killarney, Maryland, Fan. & Spl.. '* '* Low. Grades Bride, 'Maid Taft, Hillingdon, Ward Kaiserin, Carnot CARNATIONS, First Quality . " Ordinary MISCELLANEOUS Cattleyas Lilies, Longiflorum Lily of the Valley .Asters Gladioli Snapdragon Mignonette Daisies Sweet Peas Gardenias Adiantum Smilax .\sparagus Plumosus, Strings (loo) " " & Spren. (loo bchs.) CINCKNINATI June ubiRun June II BljhhALO July i6 PITTSBOrQ J"'y t6 25.00 15.00 13.50 2. 00 6.00 3.00 6.00 a 00 2.00 35 -oo 20.00 15.00 8.00 8.00 4.00 8.TO 4.00 6.00 2.00 1.00 So.oo 10.00 3.00 3.00 I so 60.00 13.50 4.00 I. CO 4.00 =5 1. 00 12.50 35.00 25.00 to to S.OO 5.00 ".64 I. •J ■ 500 50.00 35.00 25.00 20.00 15.00 5 •■■ 6.00 4 6.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 2.00 I. Co 40.00 10 13.50 to 3 oo '.. to 3.00 .50 •50 1. 00 13.50 ao.oc 20 00 30.00 25.00 30.00 12.00 8.00 6.00 8.00 6.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 3.00 2.00 50.00 15.00 4.00 8.00 4.00 •75 ■75 25.00 1.50 15.00 30 00 30.00 15.00 10.00 6.00 2.00 4.00 3.00 5.00 3.00 2.00 3--0 3.00 I -co •75 40.00 7.00 3.00 1.00 4.00 3. 00 20. m^ 15.00 10.00 4.00 D.OO 4.00 6.00 4.0Q 6.00 4.00 8.00 1.50 1.00 50.CO lO.tX) 4.00 2.00 5.00 3.00 •25 ■so •o . to 40.00 95.00 •50 1.50 15.00 50.00 35.00 25.00 1 8. CO I3.00 4.00 8. .c 4 00 8 00 4.00 6.00 8.00 2.0a 1.50 40.00 tL 50.00 20. uo 15.00 b.oo 2.00 6.00 3.00 6.00 4.00 2.00 3.00 ■50 4.00 4XB 1. 00 8.00 .50 to I. 00 1. 00 30.00 to 1.25 15.00 35.00 50.00 a satisfactory price. On roses, sales are made by the lot and a little money buys many. Quantities of field daisies are coming in. Gladioli of all varieties, some good and some good for nothing, are filling the counters. The usual miscellaneous summer flowers are to be had and green seems more abundant than can be used. Some very fair Beauties are seen and several varieties of lilies, good stock but slow sales. The market is in its CINCINNATI usual early summer condition. The car- nations are going out and asters are just beginning to come in. Neither is a very important factor right now. Roses are the one flower that is good and in more than a sufficient quantity. Others are either inadequate in amount or of poor quality. The glad- ioli, particularly the large varieties, are fine and for the past fortnight have been snapped up quickly. The sweet pea season is about at an end. While it lasted the average quality of the blooms and stems was very high; in fact, better than the usual run of out of door blooms of other years. Some very fine giganteum and auratum lilies are included in the offerings Indica- tions are that the cut of the former will soon shorten considerably. Regul a r mi d-summer DETROIT conditions are prevail- ing with very little busi- ness oil hand and stock plentiful but of very poor quality. The rank and file of steady workers is more or less broken through vacations. Prices for flowers are so unstable as to be be- yond quotation possibilities. Gladio- li are coming in very good. Lilies are plentiful, all kinds. Half the people PHILADELPHIA are at the sea- shore, the other half are at the mountains; but the flowers keep on blooming just the same. If some nobody gives a recep- tion, meantime, there are enough flowers in the backyard. Even the mortuary channel seems to be down to the lowest ebb. There's neither life nor death in the market. It is the usual summer dullness — only more so than usual. If it were not fear of a protest from Judge Hoitt we would (Continued oil page QS) 94 HOE T I CULTURE July 20, 1912 M. C. FORD FORD BROTHERS 131 Wat 2M> S*Kti NET YORJC m ROSES, rimer aRiniioiis A FaU Lio* lf of Week First H alf of Week ending July 13 beginning July 15 1912 1912 6.eo 10 so .GO 6.00 to 30.aD 3 -oo to voo 4.00 M 6;aB I.OO to :t.00 =.00 " s-* to .50 to .5a 2.00 10 3.00 2.00 10 4'B .s; to 1.00 ■^5 w urn 9.00 to 3.00 1.00 •a 4-* .25 to I.OO •»5 M i.aB .>5 to 3-ao .'5 ta 3^ .25 10 5.00 ■5» ta 4'M .25 to 5.«o ■50 to 4. so .75 to 1.50 I.OO 10 2.oa .25 to .50 •50 to l.oa Frank H. Ttmesdty Ckarlas Schcatok WHOLESALE FLORISTS Telepbonas {}^ j Madison Square CONSIGNMENTS 80UCITBI) HenryM.Roblnson&Co. Wholesale Florists 46 West 26th St., New York Telephone, Maduon Square 8510 Also 15 ProTince St., • Chapmaa Ptaaa BOSTON, MASS. Wired Toothpicks Manufactured by W.J. GOWEE, Berlin, N.Y. 10,000. . . . $1.76. 50,000. . . . $7.60. Sample frea For sale by dealers HARDY CUT FERNS FANCY and DAGGER Galax, Boxwood, Laurel Repine, Wild Smilax, etc. Hartford & McDonough 70 PEMBERTON SO., BOSTON TRAENDLY & SCHENCK Wholesale Florists 131 West 28tb St., New York Telephoottc : 798 aad 799 Madisea Sfuvc Consignmepts Solicited CENTBAULY LOCATED, THE HUB OF THE FLOWER MARKET SECTION CHARLES MILLANG Wholesale Florist 55 & 57 W. 26 St., N. Y. Telephone 7062 Madison Telephone 3860 Madison Square WOODROW & MARKETOS WHOLESALE Plantsmen and Florists 41 West 28th Street, NEW YORK July 20. 191:J HOETICULTURE 95 BUY BOSTON FLOWERS N. F. McCarthy & co., 112 Arch St. ,31 Otis St. B-OSTON'S BEST HOUSE WELCH BROS. CO. I AMERICAN BEAUTY, KILLAR^EY. RICHMOND, MARYLAND AND ALL THE i SUPERIOR R J ES, LILY OF THE VALLEY, CARNATIONS, ORCHIDi BEST PRODUCED I 226 Devonshire Street, Boston, Mass. William F. Kasting Co. \A/^Holesal< 383-387 ELLICOTT ST. loris'ts BUFFALO, N. Y. Flower Market Reports NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only t^C*nttnueet from fiagv g-l) be tempted to say that the people are so discouragingly healthy they refuse to die to give life to the florist busi- ness. Under such distressing circum- stances it would appear to be the best thing for all of them to turn the key in the door and stay home. Longi- florum lilies are very good and very plentiful. Outside gladioli are now very much in evidence. Too many reds and too many muddy colors and poorly done. Why do growers waste their space and time on anything but the best? Local Beauty roses are about done. Another week will finish them. There are good Maryland. As- ters are in evidence and good but not so many as might have been expected. Carnations are getting scarce and of course the quality has kept pace in retrogression. This market report will be the death of me yet. Wish the edi- tor would cut the feature out for a few months. It is martyrdom to a cheer- ful spirit to wallow in weeps. Couldn't we forget it for a while and nobody be the worse? There has been a dis- NEW YORK tinct falling off in the Quality of stocks this week, roses especially being of a mis- erable description — with the exception of Marylands which have just passed muster. Large quantities of Lilies have been dumped while lily of the valley and gladioli have been well able to keep up with the weak demand. The recent rains have done a power of good to outdoor stuff and asters are now coming in with a rush. W a s h i n gtori on WASHINGTON Sunday night last was visited by one of the worst storms in years. About 21/2 inches of rainfall was recorded al- though in some of the low places the water accumulated to a depth of five feet. Much damage was done to the outdoor stock and many of the houses will require minor repairs as a result of the storm. Flowers of all kinds are plentiful but the quality is poor and the demand is still worse. The local temperature has been upward of 93° for the past ten days which is not con- ducive to large sales of cut flowers. Funeral work, however, has kept the stores quite busy. Of late on some days ST. LOUIS the demand is quite heavy and others very slow and fluctuations in prices are al- most daily. Taking the quality of the stock into consideration it's not worth much and especially so with roses and MISCELLANEOUS Cattleyas Dendrobium formosum Lilies, LoDgiflorum •* Speciosum Lily of the Valley Asters .. Gladioli Soapdrag^on Daises Sweet Peas (per loo bunches) Gardenias Adlaotum Smllax Asparag^us Plumosus, strings " *' & Spren. (loobunchs). Last Half of Week ending July 13 1912 12.00 90.00 1. 00 1. 00 3.00 1.00 .50 x.oo IO.IX> .50 6.00 to 35.0c to t5.0o to 3-00 to 3.00 •0 3XM to to i.oo •0 3.00 M i^oc to 3.00 to 25.00 to •75 to 8. so to 35.00 tt^ 16. oe First Half of Week beginning July 15 1912 15.00 20.00 I.oo x.oo 1.00 ■so 3.00 I.oo .50 1.00 10.00 •so 6.00 35^oo •S.oo 3.00 3.00 3.00 I. DO 6.00 3.00 I.OO 3.00 25.09 •75 8.00 40.00 16.00 carnations. The great lot of sweet peas that come in now must be sold the same day and the price is put at $1..50 per 1,000 in order to clean up. Gladioli are lower but extra stock of America runs $6 to $8 per 100. Great quantities of asters and single tube- rose stalks are soon expected to swell the market. We have had enough good rain lately to put all out-door stock in splendid condition. NEW YORK NOTES. W. A, Hanft, late of Young & Nu- gent, is now in business for himself at 54 W. 2Sth St. George G. Stumpp, of Barclay St., is now at the Catskills with family for a month's relaxation. John Krai, of Moore, Hentz & Nash, is on three weeks' vacation, motor boating around Port Chester, N. Y. The store of N. J. Hills was com- pletely burned out on Thursday night, last. He was not insured, but as he says it might have happened at a more inconvenient time. The store will be in working order again next week. George Scott, manager for the John Scott greenhouses of Brooklyn, re- ports a better than average season and is about cleared out. Stocks com- ing on for fall look promising — espe- cially fine are Pandanus Veitchii and the Dracaenas. J. H. Fraser, who left after several years with this firm, is back again, and takes up the position of foreman. Philadelphia visitors: Paul Lindley, Greensboro. N. C; H. L. Holmes. Har- risburg. Pa.; W. F. Gude, Ernest Gude, Grenville Gude, Washington, D. C.; Phil Breitmeyer, Detroit, Mich. M. Rice & Co. tell us they are re- ceiving on almost every incoming steamer, new and classy novelties, and that the trade can look forward to see- ing the greatest line of goods ever shown by this enterprising house. They have an absolutely new adjusta- ble waterproof ribbon and shields that all florists will be interested in. THE Florists' Supply House of America H. BAYERSDORFER & CO. 1129 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa. CHINESE PRIMROSES VERY BKST STR.\IN. Z>/^ in. pots, $3.00 per 100: .$35.00 per 1000 1 500 at 1000 rates .\!SP.iK.4GlS PI,rMOSl>i for planting out. Extra lieavj-, 3 in., $0.00 per 100 ; $35.00 per 1000. Cmk nnt/i Or,r\^,- FRANK OECHSLIN CHICAGO, ILL. 4911 W. ()uincy St., Clinton, Mass. — Edward W. Breed, who recently sold his florist business, is now devoting his attention to the landscape and nursery departments in which he has been engaged for sev- eral yeais, with offices in Worcester and Clinton, Mass.. and a nursery at Lancaster. A. P. Meredith, the pur- chaser of the florist department re- tains former employees of Mr. Breed and with his son the new firm of A. P. Meredith & Son starts out under favorable auspices. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, Inc. WHOLESAU COMMISSION FLOiUSTS Cooslgnmeats Solicited Hardy Fcatcy Fetn Oar Speciafty 38-m BROIIOWAY. DETRatT, IVBffl WILLIAM H. KUEBLER Brooklyn'5 Foremost and Best WHOLESALE COMMISSION HOUSE A First Cla» Market for all CUT FLOWERS 28 Willoughby St.. Brooklyn. N. Y, Tel. 4S91 Main 96 H 0 R T I C U L T U E E July 20, 1912 Buyer's Directory and Ready Reference Guide Advertisements under thlsi head, one cent a word. Initials oount as wtirds. Display advertisere In this Uaue are also listed under this clasBlflcatloB without charge. Reference to Itlat •( Advertisers will indicate the reepecUve pages. ^ _... .. .„ . » . Buyers failing to find what they want In this Mat will confer a faTor by writing us and we will try to pwt them in communication with reliakle dealers. ACCOUNTANT H J. Djsart, 28 State St., Boston. For page see Ust of Advertlgere. AI.TEBNANTHEBA8 Alternantheras, two kinds red, one yel- low; fine bushy plants, 2 Inch pots snd excellent colored. Henry Krinke * Bon, St. Paul, Minn. AQUATICS Water Lilies. The beautiful, large, deep pink tender Nymphaea DevonlensU and the beautiful, large white Nymphaea den- tata, only $1.00 each; regular price, $2.50 each. For fountains, ponds and lakes. Extra fine, strong, healthy plants. Send orders at once to be booked for shipment while they last. Franklin Barrett, Olney P. P.. Philadelphia. To Close (or Cleanlne Pool, 20% for Cash With Order. Water hyacinths, the oddest, most beau- tiful and valuable Plants; extra strong^ the finest conditlou; $5.00-100, J35.00— 1000; second grade, $3.00-100. $18.0^-1000. Blooming water hyacinths make leaders at 25c. retail. Cash, please. Texas Nursery & Floral Co., Box 178, Alvln, Tex. ABACCABIAS. Godfrey Aschmanu, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. ASPARAGUS Asparagus Plumosus Nanus seedlings. Have your order booked for August dellT- ery, any amount. Peter Mack, Box ITA Orlando, Fla. 5000 strong 3-in Asparagus plumosus, $50.00 per 1000; $6.00 per 100. Erdman & Ulrlch, Belalr Road, Baltimore, Md. AZALEAS P. Ouwerkerk, Hoboken, N. J. For page see List of Advertiser*. A. Leuthy & Co.. RosUndale. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Loechner & Co., New York, N. T. For page see Ust of Advertisers. BAT TREES A. Leuthy & Co., RosUndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertiser!. Bav trees and Box trees, all sizes. Writs for special list. Julius Roehrs Co., Ruther- ford, N. J. BEDBiNa vuuna. John McKenzle, North Cambridge, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. A. N. PlersoB, lac, Cromwell, Conn. For page see List of Advertisers. R. Vlnoeat, Jr., & Sons Co., Whltemarsh, Md. For page sec Ust of Adrerttsera. BIBD HOUSES. Stumpp & Walter Co., New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. BEX30NIAS Thomas Roland, Nahant, Mass. Lorraine Begonias. For page see Last of Advertiser*. Begonia Lorraine, JJ^-lnch pots, »12.00 per hundred; $.50.00 per five hundred. Begonia Cincinnati, $10.00 per hundred; S175.0O per thousand. Begonia Agathe, $2.00 per doz., $12.00 per lOO; Begonia Turnford Hall, $2.00 per doz., $13.00 per 100; Begonia Bettv Anderson, $2.00 per doz., $lt.00 per 100;" Begonia La Patrle, $2.00 per dos., $12.00 per 100. Immediate delivery. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. BOXWOOD TBEKS Bobbink * Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Julias Ksebrs Ce., Rutherford, M. J. Box Trees, all sizes. Ask for special list BOII.Elt8 Kroeschell Bros. Ce., i6t Brie St., Chicago. For page see List ef Advertisers. BOXES — CUT FLOWER— FOtDlNG Edwards Folding Box Co.. Philadelphia. For page see L4st of Advertisers. Folding cut flower boxes, the best made. Write for Ust. Holton & Hunkel Co., Ull- waukee. Wis. BULBS AMB TUBEBB Arthur T. Boddlngton, New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Brack & Sons. 47-54 N. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 33 Barclay St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Rlckards Bros., 37 Bast 19th St, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Henry F. Mlchell Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Cold Storage Lilies. For page see Ust of Advertisers. Ralph M. Ward & Co., 71 Murray St, New York. Horseshoe Brand Lilies. For page see Ust of Advertisers. James Tick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. For page see Ust of Advertisers. John Lewis Chllds, Flowerfleld, L. I. For page see Ust of Advertisers. The W. W. Barnard Co., Chicago, 111. For page see Ust of Advertisers. Fottler, Flske, Rawson Co., Boston, Mass. For page see Ust of Advertisers. B. S. Hirier, Wafflng River, N. Y. For page see Ust of Advertisers. Weeber & Don, New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. P. H. Goodsell, New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Bulbs of all descriptions. Write for prices. C. Keur & Sons, Hillegom, Holland. New York Branch, 31-33 Broadway. CANNA8 R. Vincent Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Ud. For page see Ust of Advertisers. CAFE JASMINE Cape Jasmine, fine cuttings, 8 inch and over, ready for rooting; 100 $1.00, 1000 $8.00, prepaid. Cash with order. Texas Nursery & Floral Co., Box 178, Alvln, Tex. CARNATION STAPLE Split carnations quickly, easily an4 cheaply mended. Plllsbury's Camatloe Staple, 2000 for $1.00 post paid. I. L. PlUsbury, Galesburg. lU. CARNATIONS F. Dorner & Sens Co., Lafayette, Ind. For page see Ust of Advertisers. Cblcage Carnation Co., Jollet, 111. Fer page see Ust of Advertisers. CHRTBANTHKMTTlfS R. J. Irwin, New York, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. Chr}*anthemam Ma]. BonnatTon, stro^^ healthy and well rooted, $15.00 per lOOC Cash. W. B. Garvin, Leola, Pa. Herrlngton's book on the ChrysantW- mum mailed to your address for BOc., fcy Horticulture Publishing Co., 11 aamlltoa Place, Boston. CHRYSANTHEMUMS (Rooted Cuttings). 500 Mrs. D. Syme, 1000 Smith's Advance, $2.50 per 100. 500 each Touset, Alice By- ron, Ivory, Donatella, Yellow Jones. 2500 Robt Halliday, Mrs. Hurley and Baby. 8000 J. Rosette. $15.00 per 1000. Cash with or^ der. William Swayne, Kennett Square, Pa. CHRYSANTHEMUM, THE. By A. Her^ rington. The author has endeavored t* assist and direct the efforts of those who would grow and excel in producing per- fect chrysanthemum flowers, showing thai not In secret arts and practices, but In plain course of procedure are the desired results attained. Illustrated, 160 pagsa. Price 50 cents. Orders filled by HORTICULTURE. U Hamilton Place, Boston. COCOANUT FIBRE SOIL 20th Century Plant Food Co., Beverly, Ifass. For page see Ust of Advertisers. CYCLAMENS R. J. Irwin, New York, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. Cyclamens, 3-lnch pots, $10.00 per IMc $80.00 per 1000. Julius Roehrs Co., Bsthss- ford, N. J. Cyclamen, the finest strain money can buy, 3, 3%, 4 and 5-in. pots, $10,00, $15.00. $20.00 and $25.00 per 100. Cash with order William Hoffman, Pawtucket, R. I. DAHLIAS Dahlias — 2560 field clumps, latest varle- tlea, cheap for cash; or what have yon t» exchange? Geo. H. Walker, Dahlia Bxperl North DIgbtoB. Mass. NEW DAHLIAS FOR 1912. Dorothy Peacock, Mrs. J. Gardner C««- sett Golden Wedding, New Century Dah- lias, etc. Big stock of best cut flows* dahlias. Write for surplus Ust and special prices. Peacock Dahlia Farms, WlUlaBi- town Junction, N. J., Post Office, BerHn. N. J. DAISEEB Yellow daisies. Rooted cnttiscs, fMM per 100, $18.00 per 1000; out of Z^-la. peti, 14.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. Satlsfsetlee cnaranteed. Cash with order. Cenrad Schultz, Westerly. K. I. DECORATIVE PLANTS A. Leuthy & Co., Perkins St Nurseries. RosUndale, Mass. For page see Ust of Advertisers. Robert Craig Co., Market and 49th Bts., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. John Scott Brooklyn, N. T. For page see Ust of Advertisers. EVERGREENS BoBWnk; & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see Ust of Advertisers. F« Lbl of Advertisers See Page 100 July 20, 1912 HORTICULTUEE 97 FBRTHiIZlEBfl tOfli Centarj Plant Food Co., BeTurly, UaM. For pag« 8e< List of Advertlserg. United Fertilizer Co., Chicago, 111. BTergreen Brand Fertilizer. For page see Uat of Advertlflers. Pulverized Manure Co., 31 Union Stock Yards, Chicago, IlL Wizard Brand Cattle Mannre. For page see List of AdTertlsera. Themai J. Wade, New Roehelle, N. Y. Florlgta' Blood and Bone. Hardwood ashes, best fertilizer on earth (or lawns and gardens. George Stereai, Peterborough, Ont., Canada. FERNS A. Leuthjr & Co., RosUndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertlaers. Godfrey Aschmann, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. H. H. Barrows & Son, Whitman, Masi. For page see List of Advertlaera. John Scott, Brooklyn, N. Y. For page gee List of AdYertlaera. Robert Craig Co., Philadelphia. Pa. For pa^e »ee List of AdTertUers. Jeieph Heacock, Wjncote, Pa. For page »ee List of AdTertlgerg. Frank OechsUn, 4911 Qalney Street, Chicago. Feme for Dlabeg. For page see List of AdTertlgerg. R. J. Irwin, New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. McHutcbison & Co., New York, N. Y. Ferus in Flats. For page see List nf Adyertlsers. F. B. Plerson Co.. Tarrytown-on-Hadaen. New York. Choice Ferns. For page see List of Advertisers. Anderson's ferns for in and outdoorg. Largest commercial collection In the coun- try. Ask for descriptive catalogue. J. F. Anderson. Fern Specialist. Short HtUg, N. J. Boston Ferns, fine atock, fur 8 In., Kc. ; for 4 In., 12c. Orderg booked now for Bog- ton and Whltmanll, young. J20.00 per 100. Cash, A. E. Monrue, Wellesley Farms. Mnsn. Adiantum cuneatum, 4 In., $8.00 per 100. Wm. Capstlck, Auburndale, Mass. FliOKISTS' ENCTCIOPEDIA M. Rice & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. FI.ORISTS' L,ETTER8 Boston Florist Letter Co., 86 Pearl St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertlserg. FLORISTS' 8CPPI.IE8 a. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley St., Boston. For page gee List of Advertlger*. H M. Robinson A Co., 15 Province St. and 3 Chapman Place, Boston, Mass., and 46 W. 26th St, New York. For page gee List of Advertlgerg. M. Rice & Co., 1220 Race St., Phlla., P». For page see Ugt of Advertlaerg. Seed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., New York. For page gee List of Advertlserg. «. S. Pennock-Meehan, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertlserg. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., 1129 Arch St, Phlladelpbla. For page see List of Advertlserg. Welch Bros. Co., 226 Devonshire St. For page see List of Advertisers. FREIGHT TRUCKING. Theo. Flcke, New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. FliOWER POTS W. H. Ernest, 28th and M Sts., Washington, D. C. For page see List of AdvertlSCTs. A. H. Hews & Co., Cambridge, Haii! For page see LJst of Advertisers. Hllflnger Bros.. Ft. Edward, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Syracuse Pottery Co., Syracuse, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. GAIiAX Michigan Cut Flower Co., 38 and 40 Broad- way, Detroit, Mich. Foi -tage see List of Advertisers. Kervan Co., New York. For page see List of Advertises. GERANniUS R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co., White Ifarsb, Maryland. For page see List of Advertlsera. John McKenzle, North Cambridge, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. 500 Geraniums, Nutt, Rlcard, Poltevlne and Buchner, $50.00 per 1000, out of 3V4 Inch pots, packed to ship anywhere. Cash. Tomllnaon, King Street, Dorchester, Mass. GLiASS SUndard Plate Glass Co., 26-30 Sadbary St., Boston. For page see L4st of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co., Western Ave., between 2SUi and 26th Sts., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Sharp, Partridge & Co., 22d and Lamber Sts., Chicago. For page see I^st of Advertisers. Parshelsky Bros., Inc., 215-217 Havermeyer St.. Brooklyn, N. T. For page see List of Advertlserg. Greenhouse glass, lowest price*! Joha- ston Glass Co., Hartford City, Ind. OLADIOIiCS John I,ewls Chllds, Flowerfleld, N. T. Special Gladioli. For page see List of Advertlserg. GLAZING POINTS H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. Peerle.ss Glazing Point. For page see List of Advertisers. GODFREY CALLAS Patten & Co., Tewksbury, Mass. For page see Li«t of Advertisers. GOLD FISH Gold flsh, aquarium plants, snails, cas- tles, globes, aquarium, fish foods, nets, etc., wholesale. Franklin Barrett, breeder, 4815 D St.. Philadelphia, Pa. Large breeding pairs for sale. Send for price lists. GREENHOUSE BUILDING MATKRIAI. A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset. Boston. For page see List of Advertlserg. King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Metropolitan Material Co., Brooklyn, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co., Chicago. Pecky Cypress for Benchee. For page see IJst of Advertlsws. Lord & Barnham Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTIOM Foley Mfg. Co., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, It. T. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Boston, Moaa. For page see List of Advertlsera. Charles H. Dodd, Jersey City, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. H. Lutton, Jersey City, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Metropolitan Material Co., Brooklyn, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. Plerson U-Bar Co., Madison Ave., New York. Designer and Builder. Daniel lUffe, Boston, Mass. Greenhouse Heating and Ventilating. For page see List of Advertisers. Hltchlngs & Co., 1170 Broadway. K. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. OUTTBBS King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, M. T. King Channel Gatters. For page see Ust of Advertlgerg. HAIL, INSURANCE Florlgta' Hall Agao. of America. J. G. Egler, Saddle Blver, N. J. For page see Ust of Advertlaers. HABDr FBKNS AND SUFPLXES Michigan Cut Flower Bichaage, 88 and 40 Broadway, Detroit, Mlek. For page see List of Advertisers. The Kervan Co., New York. For page gee List of Advertlgera. Hartford & McDonongb, Boeton, Maaa. For page see List of Advertlsera. HEATING APPARATUS Kroeschell Broa. Co., 468 Erie St., CUcare. For page see List of Advertlgerg. Lord & Barnham Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. HERBACEOUS PI-ANTS P. Ouwerkerk, P. O. No. 1, Hoboken, N. I. For page gee List of Advertisers. Bobbink & Atkins, Ratberford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. HOSE H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. HOT-BED SASH A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset, Maaa. For page see List of Advert laera. Foley Mfg. Co., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Parshelsky Bros., Brooklyn, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE 6UPFI.IB6 B. H. Hunt, Chicago, III. For page see List of Advertlgera. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, H. Y. HYDRANGEAS Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. Hydrangea Otaksa. For page see List of Advertisers. F. R. Plerson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. INSECTICIDES Wm. Elliott & Sons, New York, N. Y. Scotch Soot. For page see List of Advertisers. Bastern Chemical Co., Boaton, Ifaaa. Imp. Soap Spray. For page see Ll-'.t of .Advertlserg. Stumpp & Walter Co., New York. Kllmdead Tobacco Dust. For page see List of Advertlserg. Apblne Manufacturing Co., Madison, N; J. Aplne and "Squlto-Rld." For page see List of Advertlserg. E. H. Hunt, Chicago, 111. To-Bak-Ino Products. For page see List of Advertisers. Lemon Oil Co., Baltimore, Md. Standard Insecticide. For page gee List of Advertlsera. Interstate Tobacco Co., New Yoak, M. Y. "Tip Top" Tobacco Powder. For Egge see List of Advertlsera. P r7 Palethropei~Inc., ClarksvUle, Tenn. Nlcotlclde Bug Killer. For page see List of Advertisers. Kentucky Tobacco Product Co., Louisville, Ky. Nlco-Fume. IRON GUTTER. Metropolitan Material Co., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertlsera. IVIES English Ivy, strong, at $8.00 and $12.00 per 100. C. Wlnterich, Defiance, O. JAPANESE I-ILIES Loechner & Co., New York For page see List of N. Y. Advertisers. In writing to Advertisers icindiy mention Horticulture 98 HORTICULTUEE July 20. 1912 JONES PATENT EXHIBITION VASE R. & J. Farquhai- & Co., Boston, Mass. KENTIAS Bobblnk ic Atklng, Rutherford, N. J. For page seg Ll-st of Advertlsere. A. Leutby & Co., RoBlindale, Mass. Kor page see List of AdvertlserB. LANDSCAPE ENGINEERS AND CON- TR.4CTORS. Fairfield Landscape & Nursery Co., New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. EILY OF THE VALLET PIPS Loecliner & Co., New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertlaers. Weeber & Don, New York, N. Y. Cold Storage. For page see List of Advertisers. LtLIUM HCLTIFLOBUM AND GIQAN- TEUU R. M. Ward k. Co., New York, N. Y. aorse Shoe Brand. For page see List of Advertisers. MARGUERITES Unrooted Alexandra marguerite*, ll.M p«r 100. Winter flowering yellow marguerites, tbe right kind: unrooted, $2.00 per 100; rooted, ^4.00 per 100. Cash. A. B. Monroe, Wellesley Farms, Mass. HABTICA. F. O. Pierce Co., New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. NICO-FUME Kentucky Tobacco Product Co., LonisvlUe, Ky. NCB8ERT STOCK P. Ouwerkerk, We«hawken Heights, N. J. For page s«e List of Advertisers. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Bay State Nurseries, North AblugTon, Has*. Hardy, JSortliern Grown Stock. For page see List of Advertlsem. Bobblnk & Atkins, llutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. W. B. Whlttler & Co., South Framlngliim, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. P. Hamnton Goodsell. New York, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. Fairfield Landscape & Nursery Co., New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Manual of the Trees of North America, by C. S. Sargent, mailed to your address for S8.00 by Horticulture Publishlnr Co., 11 Hamilton Place, Boston. TREES, SHRUBS, ROSES; ICTBB- GREBNS, PEONIES, HARDY PLANTS. Ellwanger & Barry, Rochester, N. Y. ONION SETS Leonard Seed Co., Chicago, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. ORANGE TREES J. H. Troy, New Kochelle, N. Y. For pa.i^e see List of Advertisers. ORCHID FI^WEBS Jas. McManus, New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. ORCHID PLANTS Lager & Hurrell. Sammit, N. J. CalsBthe VeltchU. For pat« see List of Advertlaers. Julius Boehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Hybrid Orchids. For page see List of Advertisers. Sander, Bt. Albans. England. Importer, Exporter, Growers, Hybridists. For page see List of AdvOTtisers. John De Buck, New York, N. Y. For page sae List of Advertisers. Orchid Plants, fresh importations, beat commercial varieties, reasonable price. John De Buck, care of Maltus & Ware, 14 Stone St.. New York City. ORCHID PLANTS — Continued ORCHID GROWERS' MANUAL. By B. S. Williams, 300 Illustrations, 800 pages; descriptions of upwards of 2800 species and varieties of orchidaceous plants, etc. The most complete work on Orchids and Orchid Culture ever published. Price $10.00. Orders filled by HORTICULTURE, 11 Hamilton Place, Boston. PALMS, ETC. A. Leutby & Co., Perkins St. Nurseriea, Roslindale, Mass. For page see List of Ad vertisers. Godfrey Aschmann. Philadelphia, Pa. For p,-i,i;e see List of Advertisers. Robert Craig Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. John Scott, Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Jnllus Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. For page see Ust of Advertisers. Joseph Heacock, Wyncote, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Loechner & Co., New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. PAPER POTS Paper Pots: 5000 3 In., |5; 2V4 In., H: 2 In., iZ. Shipped fiat, low freight rates. Crosby & Son, Catonsvllle, Baltimore, Md. PATENTS Slggers & Siggers. Washington. D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. PECKT CTPKES8 BEKCHKS Foley Mfg. Co., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Steams Lumber Co., Boston, Kaai. For page see List of Advertisers. PEONIES. Peonies. The world's greatest collection, 1200 sorts. Send for list. C. Betscher Canal Dover, O. Peonies — The best French collections. Catalogues free. Dessert, Peony Specialist, Chenouceaux, France. PLANT AND BULB IMPOSTS. August Kolker & Sons, New York, N. Y For page see List of Advertisers. PLANT TRELLISES AND STAKES Seele's Tieless Plant Stakes and Trri- Uses. H. D. Seele & Sons. Elkhart. Ind. Plant Trellises and Stakes. P. A. Angler & Co., Westboro, Mass. PLANT TUBS H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. "Riverton Special." PIPE AND FITTINGS Foley Mfg. Co., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. KroescheU Bros. Co., 46e Brie St., Cblca«* For page see List of Advertisers. PIONSETTIAS A Henderson & Co., Chicago, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. Poiusettias, 2^-in.. none better, $5.00 per 100. 250 for $10.00. Cash with order. W. StertEing, 7280 Manchester Ed., St. Louis, Mo. POT HANGERS Pot hangers, Kramer's $1 dos. by axBL, $1.25 by mall. I. N. Kramer & Sons, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. POULTRY AND FARM BETIKW The Rex Company, Harrisbnr^, Fa. For page see List of Advertisers. PRINTING The Rex Company, Harrisburg, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. KEFRIOERATOBS FOB FLOBIST8 McCray Refrigerator Co., KendaJyUIe, lad. For page see Ust of Advertisers. RHODODENDRONS P. Ouwerkerk, Hoboken, N. J. For page see Ust of Advertisers. Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutherford, N. 1. For page see List of Advertisers. RIBBONS AND CHIFFONS M. Rice & Co., 1220 Race St, PhlU., P». For page see List of Advertisers. 8. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., PblladelpMa, Fa. For page see List of Advertisers. ROSES P. Ouwerkerk, P. O. No. 1, Hoboken, N. 1. For page see List of Advertisers. Robert Craig CO., PhUadelpbla. Fa. For page see List of Advertteers. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. American Grown Roses. For page see List of Advertisers. Bay State Nurseries, North Abingion, HsM. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Pennock-Meehan C*., Pblla., Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. 1. New Rose Sunburst. For page see List of Advertiser*. A. N. Plerson, Cromwell, Conn. Bedding Roses. For page see List of Adveralsen. Wood Bros., Fishkiil, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Eastern Nurseries. Jamaica Plain, MaM. New Roses Originated by Jackson Dawioa. RUBBER STAMPS, STENCILS The Rex Company, Harrisburg, Fa. For page see List of Advertisers. RUSTIC ARBORS Rustic Manufacturing Co., New York, M. T. Summer Houses, Furniture, etc. For page see List of Advertisers. SEED GROWERS Braslan Seed Growers Co., San Jose, CaL For page see List of Advertisers. J. C. Robinson Seed Co., Waterloo, Neb. Contract Seed Growers. For page see List of Advertisers. Loechner t Co., New York, N. Y. Copenhagen Market Cabbage. For page see List of Advertisers. Oklahoma Seed Growers. Co., Enid, Okla. For page see List of Advertisers. SEEDS Joseph Breck & Sons, 51 and 52 N. Market St., Boston, Mas*. For page see List of Advertisers. Rlckards Bros., 37 E. I9th St., New Yoik For page see List of Advertisers. Henry F. Mlcbell Co.. PElladelphU, F*. Pansy Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. W. AMee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. Pottler, S'lske, Rawson Co., Boston For page see List of Advertisers. R. & J. Farquhar * Co., Roston, For page see List of Adverttoem. 1. M. Thorburn * Co., 33 Barclay St, N. Y. For pag? see List of Advertisers. Leonard Seed Co., Chicago, 111. Peas. Beans, Radisb and all Garden Seada. For page see List of Advertteers. 8 8. Skidelsky k Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Poiusettias, Cyclamen and Pansy Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. Arthur T. Boddlngton. New York. Giant Pansles. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Bolglano & Son, Baltimore, Md. For page see List of AdTertisers. For List of Adv^tisers Seo Pago 100 July 20, 1912 HORTICULTUEE 99 8EED8 — Continued Tba HaTeo Seed Co., Santa Ana, Calif. Tomato Seed. For page see List of AdTertbers. Th« W. W. Barnard Co., Chicago, IlL For Early Sowing. Ft page gee List of Advertlserg. James Vlck's Son.s, Rochester, N. T. For page see List of Adrertfaers. H. Brygon Aj-res Co., Independence, Mo. Sweet Peas. For page see List of AdTcrtlgers. Felix & Dykbuls, Boskoop. Holland. T. jr. Grey Co., 32 So. Market St.. Bewtoa. For page see List of Advertisers. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus seeds now ready, per 1000, $2.25; lotg np to 5000, $2.00 rBr 1000. Peter JIack, Box 172, Orlando, la. SPHAGNUM MOSS Lire Sphagnum moss, orchid pemt amd orchid baskets alwnys on hand. Lager ft Hnrrell, Summit, N. J. 8TOTE PLANTS Orchids — Largest stock In the country. Store plantg and Crotons, Qnest collection. Inllns Roehrs Co., Entherford, N. J. STRAWBERRY PI/ANTS P. H. Goodsell, New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. yEGETABL,E PL,ANT8, ETc! CELERY AND CABBAGE PLANTS— 300,000 Golden Self-Blanching ^Yhite Plume and Pascal plants, 4 and 5 in. high. 100,000 cabbage, ready for field, leading varieties. Let me know your wants and I will quote you special low prices. W. C. Lester, wholesale grower, PlainvUle, Conn. CELERY PLANTS. 100,000 strong, transplanted, in five beet varieties. .fS.OO per 1000. Cash with order. BRYN MAWR FLORIST. YONKERS, N. T. Tel. 10S3. -*-»- J- - ^^^^ VBNTrLATINQ APPARATUS Foley Mfg. Co., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. The Advance Co., Richmond, Ind. Improved Ventilator Arm. For page see List of Advertlserg. Quaker City Machine Works, Richmond, loA. For page see List of Advertlserg. Daniel Iliffe, Boston, Mass. Greenhouse Heating and Ventilating. For page see List of Advertisers. nscAB F. R. Plerson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. WIRED TOOTHPICKS W. J. Cowee, BerUn, N. T. For page see List of Advertlserg. WI REWORK Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. Wlrework. Write for our eat4tl«gii«. Bolton St. Hnnkel Co., Mllwsnke*, Wig. William B. Hellscber's Wire Works, 38-40 Broadway. Detroit. Mich. WROUGHT IRON PIPE. Albert & Davidson, Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. WHOIiESALE FLORISTS Boston N. P. McCarthy & Co., 112 Arch St. and 31 Otis St. For page see List of Advertisers. Welch Bros. Co.. 226 Devonshire St. For page see List of Advertisers. WHOI.ES.4LE FLORISTS HnfTaio, N. T. William F. Kasting Co., 383-87 ■lUcott Bt For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago H. M. Robinson & Co., 15 Province 8t and 9 Chapman PI. For page see List of Advertisers. Peter Relnberg, 51 Wahash Av*. For page see List of Advertisers. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grovs, IlL For page see List of Advertisers. J. A. Budlong, 37-39 Randolph St For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Flower Growers' Association, 178 N. Michigan Ave. For page see List of Advertisers. The Geo. Wlttbold Co., Chicago, III. Florists and Nurserymen. For page see List of Advertisers. ClBcinaati, OIil* The J. M. McCuIlough's Sons Co., S18 Walnut St. For page see List of Advertisers. Detroit Michigan Cnt Flower Exchange, ,38 and 40 Broadway. For page see List of Advertisers. New Tsrk M. C. liV)rd, 121 W. 28th St, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. H. E. Froment, 57 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. E. C. Horan, 55 W. 28th St, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. H. Langjahr, 130 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. James McManus, 55 W. 2Sth St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. W. P. Sheridan, 133 W. 28th St, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. H. Kuebler, 28 WUloughby St, Brooklyn, N. Y. For page sec List of Advertisers. Moore. Hentz & Nash, 55 and 5T W. 28tb St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Greater New York Florists' Association. 162 Livingston St, Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. J. K. Allen, New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Charles Mlllang, 55 and .■J7 West 26th St For page see List of Advertisers. P. J. Smith. 49 West 28th St, N. Y. B'or page see List of Advertisers. W. P. Ford. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Traendly ^ Schenck, New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Badgley, Rledel & Meyer, Inc., New York For page see List of Advertisers. Henry M. Robinson & Co., 46 West 26tli St.. New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. F. R. Plerson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hndsou. For page see List of Advertisers. Philadelpbia Leo. Nlessen Co., 1200 Arch St.. Phlla., Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. The S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., 1008-12 Ludlow St, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Rochester George B Hart, 24 Stone St For page see List of Advertisers. Montreal Montreal Floral Co., Ltd., Montreal, P. Q. For page see List of Advertisers. New Offers In This Issue ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, Frank Oeclislin, Cliicago, III. For page see List of Advertisers. ASTERS. S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., Phlla., Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. BULBS. Fottler, Fiske, Rawson Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. CANNAS. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. I'or page see List of Advertisers. CHRISTMAS FLOWERING SWEET PEAS. Arthur T. Boddington, New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. FRESHLY IMPORTED ORCHIDS. Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. GIANT PANSY SEED. Charles Frost, Kenilworth, N. J. For page see List r»f Advertisers. NEW CHINESE PLANTS. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Boston, Mass. I-""r page see List of Advertisers. A NEW VOLUME Vol. 1 6 of HORTICULTURE began three weeks ago. Now is a good time to subscribe. If you are not already on our subscription list, send $i.oofor the coming year, or 50 cents to January i, 1913. We do not need to dilate on HORTICULTURE'S worth. It's contents are sufficient evi- dence. The recognition it is constantly receiving in new subscribers shows the strong hold it has gained in the es- teem and good will of the hor- ticultural profession. Send in Your Name In writing to Advertisers l(indly mention Horticulture loo HOBTICULTURE July 20, 1912 of Aclvertiaers I'age Advance Co 103 Albert & David- sou 102 Aphine Mfg. Co. 101 Ascbmaun, G. . ■ 71 Ayres, Co., S. Brysou 88 Badgley, Reidel & Meyer 94 Bairard, W. W. Co 89 Barrows & Son. 71 • Bayersdorfer, H. & Co 95 Bay State Nur- series 83 Bertermann, Ir- wiu 90 Bobbink & At- Itius 83 Boddlngton, A. T. 86-87 Bolgiano, J. & Son 89 Boston Ii"lorist Letter Co 92 Breeli, J. & Son. 88 Bridgemau's Seed Wareliouse ... 88 Breitmeyer's, J. Sous 90 Budloug, J. A. .. 92 Burpee, W. A. & Co 88 Carbone .■ . . 91 Chicago Carna- tion Co 92 Cliicago Flower Growers' Asso. 92 C li i 1 d s , John Lewis 85 Clarke's, D. Sons 90 Cowec. \V. J 94 Craig, Robt. Co. 70 Crawbuck, Geo. W 94 Dards 90 Da Buck, John.. 70 Dodd. Chas. H. .103 Dorner & Sons Co 71 Dreer, H. A.. 84-102 Duulop, John H. 91 Dj sart, R. J 94 Eastern Chemical Co 101 Edwards Folding Box Co 92 Elliot t's, W. Sous 89 Ernest, W. H... 84 Esler, J. G 103 Eyres 90 Fairfield L a u d- scajje & Nur- sery Co 83 Farquhar, R. & J. Co 83 Ficke, Theo 88 Florists' Tel. De- livery 90 Foley Mtg. Co... 103 Ford, M. C 94 Ford, W. P 94 Fottler, F i s k e, Rawson Co 89 Franiingham Nur- series 83 Froment, H. E. . 94 Frost, Chas 72 Galviu, Thos. F. 91 Gasser, J. M. Co. 91 Gibson Bros 91 Goodsell, 1'. H. . 83 Greater N. Y. Florists' Asso. 94 Grey, T. J. Co. . 89 Gude Bros. Co. . 91 Hail Association. 103 Hart, George B. 92 Hartford & Mc- Douough 94 Hatcher 90 Haven Seed Co.. 89 Heacoek, Jos 70 Henderson, A. . . 70 Hilfiuger Bros. . . 84 Hitchiugs & Co.. 104 Holm & Olson.. 90 Horau, E. C 94 Hews, A. H. & Co 84 Holland Nurser- ies 83 Hunt. E. H.. 101-103 Iliffe, D 102 Irwin, R. J 71 Interstate Tobac- co Co 101 Page Jacobs & Sons, S 102 Jchnstou, T. J. & Co 91 Kasting, W. F. Co 95 Keller, J, B. Sous 91 Kervan Co 94 King Cons. Co. .102 Kroeschell Bros. 103 Kuebler, W. H.. 95 Lager & Hurrell. 82 Lange, A 91 Lauge, H. F. A. 91 Laugjahr, A. H. 94 Lemon Oil Co... 101 Leonard Seed Co. 88 Leuthy, A. & Co. 71 I.oechner & Co. . 85 Lutton, W. H...104 ILacMulkin, E... 91 Mavuard, W. E.. 83 McCarthy, N. F. Co 95 McConnell, Alex. 90 McCray Refrig- erator Co 91 McCullough's, J. M. Sous Co. . . 92 McHutcbisou & Co 85 McKeuzie, John. 71 McManue, Jas... 94 Michell, H. F. Co 89 M i c h i gan Cut Flower Ex 95 Metropolitan Ma- terial Co 103 Millaug, Chas... 94 Miller, E. S 83 Montreal Floral Exchange 94 Moore, Heutz & Nash 94 Murray, Samuel. 90 Niesscn, Leo Co. 92 Oechsliu, Frank. 95 Oklahoma Seed Growers' Co.. . 89 Ouwerkerk, P. . . 83 I'alethrop, P. B.lOl Palmer, W. J. & Son 90 I'ark Floral Co.. 90 Parshclsky Bros. 103 Patten & Co. ... 71 I'euuuck - Meehan Co 93 Penu the Florist. 91 Perkins St. Nur- series 71 I-ierce Co., F. 0.102 Pierson, A. N... 71 Piersou, F. R... 70 riant Food Co., 20th Century. .101 I'oehluiann Bros. 92 Pulverized Ma- nure Co 101 Quaker City Ma- chine Co 103 Reed & Keller. . 94 Reinberg, Peter. 92 Rex Co 84-89-101 Rice, M. & Co.. 70 Richards Bros.. . 88 Robinson & Co. 92-94 Robinson, J. C. Seed Co 89 Rock, Wm. L. .. 90 Roehrs, J. Co. .. 70 Roland, Thos 71 R o 1 k e r, A. & Sons 84-85 Roserv, The 90 Rustic Mfg. Co.. 84 Salter Bros 91 Sander & Sou ... 70 Schuiz, Jacob. .. 90 Scott, John 71 Sharp, Partridge Co 103 Sheridan, W. F. 94 Siggers & Sig- gers 102 Skidelskv, S. S. & Co 88 Smith, E. D. & Co VI Smith, P. J 94 Smith, W. & T. Co 83 Smyth. Wm. J.. 90 Standard Plate Glass Co 103 Stearus, A. T. Lumber Co.... 103 Pago Stumpp & Wal- ter Co 100-101 Stumpp, Geo. M. 90 Syracuse Pottery Co 84 Tailby 91 Totty, Chas. H. 71 Thorburn, J. M. & Co 89 T r a e u d 1 y & Schenck 94 Troy, J. H 70 United Fertilizer Co 101 Valentine, J. A. 90 Vick's, Jas. Sons 89 Page Vincent, R., Jr., & Sous Co... 71-89 Wants, For Sale. 100 Ward, R. M. & Co 85 Weeber & Don.. 89 Welch Bros 95 Whittier & Co., W. B 83 Wilson, Robt. G. 90 Wood Bros 71 Wood row &■ Marketos 94 Young & Nugent 90 Zinn, J. A 91 CINCINNATI PERSONAL NOTES. Chas. Garvey is in Indianapolis for a few weelis. Mrs. P. J. 01in,spr and children havt- gone to Evanston, 111., for the sum- mer.. Miss Margaret Anstead, of E. G. Gil- lett's, started on her vacation this week. Miss Christine Bossmeyer has heon enjoying her vacation for the past few weeks. Visitors: Harry Balsley of Detroit, Mich.; Fred Lautenschlager of Chi- cago, 111. C. E. Critchell spent Thursday at The Spotless Town Bungalow on t.he Little Mianji. Among the Cincinnatians who have signified their intention of going to the convention are A. C. Heckman, Jr., C. E. Critchell; B. G. Gillett, Ed. Schu- mann, Al Horning, Miss Ada Kreskin and Lawrence Kreskin and Miss Mae Carroll. THE GARDENER'S SONG. fllenry Edward Waruer in Baltimore Even- ing Sun.) Come on. Sun, and shine On this garden of mine! Come on. Rain, and sprinkle it, too! Come on. Night, and rest it — For hot days may best it; Come on, O beneficent Dew! Come on, all ye elements, kiss them and love The things in my garden all growing! Come sprinkle, O Rain, wondrous fount from above. And coax the new life, barely showing! Come on. Wind, and blow — For the breezes, you know. Must freshen when gardens would droop; Come on, Friends, and cheer me — Come, ever be near me, 0 merr.v, O rollicldug troupe! For mine is the Garden, and mine is the care — .\nd yours is to shine, rain and blow; And I turn the soil — and you things of the air Shall coax my young garden to grow! Come on, Sun, and shine On this garden of mine! Come on. Rain, and sprinkle it, too! Come on. Night, and rest it — For hot days may best it; Come on, O beneficent Dew! An illustrated lecture was given in the town hall of Avon, Conn., on the evening of the nth by Mr. J. Patter- son, superintendent of the A. M. Dodge estate at Siiusbury. The subject was "Floral Emblems of Various Coun- tries, Their Origin and History." It was Flora's night at the grange and the stage was tastefully decorated with flowers and there was an appreci- ative audience. Mr. Patterson is a well known authority on horticulture, and the garden at Wanakawin is con- sidered one of the best in the state. The owner, Mrs. A. M. Dodge, is a great enthusiast on flowers and each Bring Back the Birds ^ -J, While you are .!\, working out your ideal In the garden, why notprovideahome for the birds that help to make life in the country really worth while ? A rustic, house placed in a tree or on a pole will make an ex- birds and add to the attractive- ings. We have them in all to suit anv stvie of archl- cellent i i ness of tlic surround sizes and shapes tecture. LOG CABIN NO. One-Family LOG CABIN NO. Two-Family LOG CABIN NO. Two-Family lo Inches Wide"! lo Inches High J- lo Inches Deep J lo Inches Wide"! IS Inches High / 14 Inches Deep J 14 Inches Wide') 12 Inches High )■ 17 Inches Deep J $1.50 $2.50 $3-50 50 Barclay Street - New York City HELP WANTED, WANTED Grower of Hardy Perennials Man who understands their propa- gation and growing- in a large way. Must have had commercial experi- ence and be capable of handling men. Apply to R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO. 6 South Market St., Boston WANTED— A good, ,ill-arovuid nursery- nion. Man-k'd lUiin preferred. Must be fa- miliar witli ornamentals and fruits; be ca- pable of handling orders and handle large bunch of men. Oul.v a man who would consider the interests of his emplo.ver will be considered. Permanent position to the right person. A good cottage, flre-wood and ground for garden furnished. State salary, experience and give full references in lirst letter. P. J. BERCKMANS COM- PANY, Box 1070, Augusta, Ga. SITUATIONS~WANTEP GARDENER and Florist, three years' general experience; one in America, two In old country. Single, sober, reliable. AX, care HORtlCDI,TURE. FOR SALE FOR SALE — Ford top delivery car; been used. Good b;irgain. Chas. Mlllans, 57 West Tweuty-sixth Street, New York City. FOR SALE— Second hand flange; valves, from 2 to 6 in., in good condition, also a low-pressure steam pump. D. IllfCe, 258 Franklin St., Boston, Mass. FOR SALE— Fresh from factory, h»w; 10 I 12, 1« X 18, 16 X 24, double thick. A and B qnalities. Market dropped. Now li the time to bu.v and save money. Panhtf sky Bros.. Inc. 215-217 HaTemeytr M.. Brooklyn. N. Y. FOR SALE— Office and two connecting greenhouses, one acre rich productive land. corner two .streets. Good location for wholesale or retail trade. Owner has other bvisiness. L. E. Bennett. Wakefield. Mass. year opens her grounds to the gen- eral public. A visit to that garden would be an object lesson in horticul- ture and a glimpse of the newest ideas in the gardening world. July 20, 1912 HORTICULTURE 101 mMm lECTICID Giar»te«t under ths Insecticide Act, 1916. Serial Nc. 321 Save your plants anil trees. Here is an insect- icide that will positively destroy all insects — Mealy Bug, Brown and White Scale, Thrip, Red Spider, Black and Green Fly, Mites, Ants, e'c. without in- jury to plants and without odor. Used according to directions our standard Insecticide will prevent ravages on your crops by insects. Non-poisonous and harmless to user and plant. Leading Seedsmen and Florists have used it with wonderful results. Destroys Lice in Poultry Houses, Fleas on Dogs and all Domestic Pests. Excellent as a wash for dogs and other animals. Relieves mange. Effective where others fail. Ji Plot - - 23c; Plot . - 40c; Quart - - 75o % Gallon. SI. 23; Gallon, (2.00; 5 Gallon Can, &9 ;iO Gallon Can - - S17.S0 Dihtte ivith luatcr 30 to $0 farts For Safe by Seedsmen and Florists' Supply Houses If you cannot obtain this from your supply house write us direct Lemon Oil Company Dept. K 420 W. LexinsTton St., Baltimore, Md. Directions on evet'y package Cocoanut Fibre Soil Put on thin will be all you need fer * green lawn. Sow new grass see* wltk tb« •oil. One ton for 1,200 square feet. 20tli CENTURY PLANT FOOD CO, 27 & 29 Ocean St., Beverly Man. POULTRY and FRUIT REVIEW^ A »tibllcatloB on tke fans Jouraal ttuit r*Ti«wa *U ponltrr and frmJt papers in Salted States, will be sent «m trial one 7*ar te all who eend 16 eeata, to pay wrapping and postage, and names of tkree frait «r p4*«^ 9^T« MtT'Sbk icCtt 30OO IM_ B2.ftC Stumpp %. Walter Co ".irr The Best BugKillerand Bloom Saver For PROOF Write to P. R. Palethorpe Co. (Incorporated) CLARKSVILLE, TENN. Green Flies and Black Flies Too are easy to kill with cc I BRAND Tobacco Powder For fumigating or dusting. $3.00 per bag, 100 lbs. Write for free samples. Money witli order. Interstate Tobacco Co., Inc. ' 713 1st Ave., NEW YORK Man ey refu n ded if not sa tisfied. Bewa re of imitations. Territory open for iive yobbers. Write for prices. Imp Soap Spray E/feetiv? one to thirty-two. Sln^e gallOffWr $1.50 Eastern Ohemical Company The Recognized Standard Insecticide. Not a cure-all, but a specific remedy for all sap sucking insects iufesting plant life, such as green, black, white fly. red spider, thrips, mealy bug, brown and white scale. Universally endorsed by commercial growers and professional gardeners of reputation, as the Insecticide that does exrel all. $2.50 per Gallon. Sl.OO per Quart. IJ V "Actions Speak Louder than Words." So we are willing to let the merit of this comparatlvel.T' new fungicide speak for Uself. We claim it has no equal for mildew, rust and wilt attacking flower, fruit or vegetable plants. A trial will convime you. %1.m per Gallon. 75c. per Quart. Aphine and Fungine are spraying materials, readily soluble in water, us9d at Tarioiis strength*, according to direc- tions on each can. They are equally effective in the greenhouse and in the garden. FOR SALE BY SEEDSMEN. Manufactured by Aphine Manufacturing Co., "n'T M. C. EBEL. General Manager. Cattle Manure in Ba^ Shredded or Pulverized Pure — dry — uniform and r^iaUft The best of all manures for tfat erreenhouse. Florists all over titt country are using^ it instead GK roug^b numure. Pulverized Sheep Manure BR/nf ^j\ Absolutely the best Sheep Manurodtf the market. Pure manure and notb^ \nz else. The best fertilizer for carnations and te Eiquid top-dressine. Unequalled for all field an Write for circulars and prices. The Pulverlxed Manure Company ^1 Union Stock Yards "You can no more conduct business without advertising than you can farming without fertilizing." — Uncle Peleg. 102 H 0 R T I C TJ L T U E E July 20, 1912 GREENHOUSES BUILDING OR CON- TEMPLATED. -R. Keil, one house. -William Royer, one C. — Groenville Floral O. Dock- Tacoma, Wash. Greenfield, Ind.- house. Warransville, O. — Cooley Farms, one house. Bridgeport, Conn. — Wilson Marshall, one house. Franklin, Pa. — River Ridge Farm, one house. Mercersburg, Pa. — R. & A. Myers, house 30x85. Greenville, S. Co., one house. St. Johnsville, N. Y.— M erty. one house. Evansville, Ind. — Ziedler Floral Co., range of houses. East Providence, R. I. — Smith Floral Co., house 3.5x100. Oil City, Pa. — Oakwoods Farm and Garden Co., house 40x300. Rocky River, Ohio J. M. Gasser Co., three houses each 27x200. Cincinnati, Ohio — Alfred Forder, 3325 Menlo avenue, additions. San Francisco, Cal. — MacRorie-Mc- Laren Co., two orchid houses. Paxton, III. — Addems, Morgan & Co., Greater Paxton, house, 22x130. Toronto, Ont., Can. — Park Commis- sioner Allan Gardens, two houses. Johnstown, Pa. — William Larcombe. 129 East Main street, house 35x100. Cleveland, Ohio— F. R, Williams Co., 1011 Eddy road. N. E., house 30x300. Duluth, Minn. — J. J. Le Borius. sev- eral houses now and more next spring. Philadelphia, Pa, — William Berger & Son, Gei'mantown, two houses, 25x100. Memphis, Tenn. — Pearson-McCarthy Co., 791 South Dudley street, rebuild- ing two houses. Pottstown, Pa. — E. Wickersham Co., two new greenhouses, 36 x 110 and 32 X 41. Materials bv the Foley Mfg. Co. Greer's Peerless^ Glazing Points For Greenliouses Drive easy and true, because both bevels are on the same II FULL If SIZE \] N° 2 Bide. Can't twist and break the glass in driving. Galvan- ized and will not rust. No rights or lefts. The Peerless Glazing Point is patented. No others like v^ it. Order from your dealer/^V/ or direct from us. ^Cy^y 1000, 75c. postpaid. A\y^ HEKET A. DREEE, 1 ^^C^ 714 CheBtnnt StreetX . >^ PhUadelphia. \|/^ 1 Send your business direct to Washington. Saves time and insures better service. Personal attention guaranteed. Thirty years active service. SIGGERS & SIGGERS lATENT LAUVHRS Box 9, National Union Building Washington, D. C. ALL OVER THE UNITED STATES KING GREENHOUSES ALL KINDS KING IRON FRAME KING SEMI IRON FRAME KING FLAT RAFTER TYPE KING CONSERVATORIES WE HAVE THE EQUIPMENT, ABILITY, EXPERI- ENCE AND INCLINATION TO GIVE YOU THE BEST OF SERVICE IN ANY KIND OF GREEN- HOUSE PROJECT. Try us, and let us figure with you KING CONSTRUCTION CO. Head Office & Works Eastern Sales Office N. TONAWANOA, N.Y. 1181 Broadway, NEW YORK Boston Office, WInthrop Building, 7 Water St., Boston, Mass, S. JACOBS & SONS t/PO/V ^^ ^S^ J5CQUC5T CvcQV TniNO 1359-1385 Flushing Ave. BROOKLYN, - - ■ N.Y. WROUGHT IRON PIPE FOR SALE Iletlireaded, tliorougiily overhauled, in mo dom lengths, guar.-mteed free from splits or holes. It w\\\ pay you to communicate with ns ALBERT & DAVIDSON 217-23 I'nion .\venue Brooklyn, N. Y. f^ STIC A USE IT HOW. f. a. PIERCE CO. 12 W. BROADWAV OEW YORK Maiitica is elastic and tenacious, admits of ex- pansion and contraction Puttt becomes bard and b Ittle. Broken g'ass more easily removed without breakliig of other glass as occurs with hard putty. Lasts longer than putty Easy to apply. DANIEL ILIFFE Greenhouse Heating and Ventilating All kinds of Repairing on Steam or Hot Water Outfits. Retubing Boiler, Packing, etc. 256 Franklin St., Boston Shop and Residence, 151 Union Street, South Weymouth. Tel. 406-W. Weymouth. July 20. 1912 HORTICULTURE 103 Nietropolltan Patent IRON GUTTER rig2 One of the features of this Gutter Is that It can be put up In wrought Iron any lengths (without boring holes), by bolting the Gutter together and screw- ing clip to the roof bars, for any size glass. Metropolitan Material Company 1398-140S Metropolitan Avenue BROOKLYN, NEW YORK REMEMBER THAT YOU DO AN INJUSTICE to yourself by not getting FOLEY'S FIGURES before placing the order for that new hoiise or repairs. IRON FRAME AND SEMI-IRON FRAME HOUSES, GLASS, BOILERS. VENTILATING MACHINES, ETC. D T. CONNOR THE FOLEY M'F'G CO. JOHNA PAYNE Representative ^^^^ Qf^^^ ^^j f,,,„^ 1002 04 St. James BIdg. West End Trnst BMg. 2510 S. Western Ave. 1'33 Broadway PhilaPa. CHICAGO - ILL New York. N Y. KROESCHELL BOILER SEMD FOR C^TALOQUE STANDARD PLATE GLAS5.C0. rianufacturers — Importers — Jobbem NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY FRENCH OR AMERICAN GREENHOUSE GLASS LOWEST PRICES ON REQUEST 26-30 Sudbury St. BOSTON, nA55. 61-63 PMtlaad 91. SHARP, PARTRIDGE & CO. Are Leafier* In. GREENHOUSE GLASS OUR PRICES WILL PfWVE THIS. CHICACO, ILL. SEND FOR IM E. H. HUNFS :\A/ SPRING OA.n-A.I-OOLJI "Guaranteed Greenhouse Supplies" 131 N. WABASH AVE. CHICAGO, ILL. KROESCHELL BROS. CO.' 4e6 W. Erie St., Chicago, III. SPECIFY Advance VentHating Apparatus when ordering your build- ing material. Our ma- chines have satisfied the most critical users and will continue to do so. Remember that we ab- solutely guarantee our ap- paratus to give perfect satisfaction. We want you to have our catalog. Send us your name and address and we will forward one at once. SASH W& 82 feet or looser HOT BED SASH PBKY CYPRESS BENCH LUMBER QREENHOUSES NEtm ANO EQUVPED COWLETE IF DESKO Write for CiTcalar "D" and Prices NCPOMS-ET, BOSTON, MAfS. GLASS for OBEBNHOCSE ud HOT BBD SASHES. Our prlcei can ba hatf by mall, and It will pay yoa to get than. We carry the largest itock of Specially Selected Glass In Orester Meir York ani can supply any quantity from • bax ta a car load on a one day notice, and at Rock Bottom Prlcaa. PARSHELSKY BROS. Inc. 21S-217 Havemeyer St., Brooklyn, X. T, Evans 20th Century Arm Will not twist the shafting pipe. Three times the power of old Hyle elbow arms. Sold only with Evaos Challenge Machine.' Write for free Catalogue ic (H'AKER CITY aiACHINB CO. RIclimoDi). iDd. ADVANCE CO., • Richmond, hid. In ordering goodw please add "I saw it in HORTICULTURE " CHARLES H. DODD Greenhouse Bnilder. General Greenhoa§e Mechanic. Iron Frame and Wood Bar Houses. Ideal Greenhouse Boilers. Materials Furnished or Erected. Heating and Ventilating Materials. 578 Ocean Ave., JERSEY CIH. N. 1. THE FLORISTS' HAIL ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, insarer of 32,500,000 sq. ft. of gUs For particulars address John G. Esier, ^ic'ii Saddle River, N.Y. 104 HORTICULTURE July 20, 1912 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^Hp'^^*-^(^2k^9^ ^^ r.^''^'*^' ^Tj.-''' ■,:•,.,- 1 BHl^i^^^^^^Hj^Hi^^l ^y ni.-"^!ffl^^ *^®:^==«-«Bi ^ '^ .^Wf 1 w ^^^ ■ ' ■ ' «'' I--— '-^■'■'^^ "^ UPHiis^ ita» '** ■"■ ■"— -~="=T=i;,^ -^W "(■•Biaasfc-^ _- »to^^5wS?w»-^-- :- •'^^Ji * - Iiun Frame House 40x67 Erected (or Rowtlen & Mitchell, Wallingford, Conn. About the Cost of Building Occasionally some one asks us if we "can't get the You simply can't put your prices down and keep price of our Iron Frame house down." To which your quality up. We have a reputation for build- WP alwavs reulv "Of course we can but wp '"^ °"® °^ ^^^ ^^^^ ''■°° ^^^ame constructions it's we always iepl>. Ot course we can— but we possible to turn outi and just as long as Hitchings ca'^'i-" gr Company is Hitchings & Company, we are go- Can't, because the best of materials and best of ing to build the best house it's possible to build. mechanics cost just so much, and to cut costs, Such houses can never be cheap; but they will means cheapening either the materials or employ- always cost less in the end. An the end begins irg unskilled men. right at the beginning. Send tor catalog. HITCHINGS & CO. SPRING AND LOUISA STS., ELIZABETH, N. J. ERECTED AT RUMSON, N. J. ^EEING hovif altractive and practical this arrangement is, do you wonder why THE LUTTON PATENT '^ CURVED EAVE method has changed Greenhouse Construction during the past few years? The result has been the most successful house that can be produced; the other concerns who had been producing the same antiquated buildings for years had to simply destroy their patterns as well as their catalogues and start anew. Just ask some of our imitators to show you some of their curved eave houses built before THE LUTTON PATENT was granted; you will then be convinced that you had better consult with me. WILLIAM H. LUTTON, kS^^Z. West Side Ave. Station, Jersey City, N. J. Group of Stove and Greenhouse Plants By James Cypher & Sons, Winning Large Gold Medal at International Horticultural Exhibition In London. Gq/ro//, Mass, du3scr/pf/'on, ^lOOi 106 HOETICULTURE July 27, 1912 r ARE YOU GOING TO CHICAGO? WE'LL BE THERE. At the S. A. F. Convention August 20th to 23rci THE HOUSE OF RICB: Will show for the first time many Novelties originated and sold exclusively by us.( Our line will SURPASS any we have ever offered. It will contain everything in FLORIST SUPPLIES AND RIBBONS that is Classic, Pretty, Useful, Oman ental, Rustic and Odd. We'll be glad to show you "Rice Quality" Price and Service. A. ZIRKMAN F. J. FARNEY ROBERT SHOCH will represent M. Rice & Company AT THE CONVENTION M. RICE (Si> CO., 1220 Race Street PHILADELPHIA, PA. 1 THE LEADING FLORISTS' SUPPLY HOUSE AND RIBBON SPECIALISTS HYDRANGEAS FOR JULY AND AUGUST FLOWERING We have a large stock of very fine plants well set with buds, which will show color early in July, and will be in perfection during July ind August— the m jnths when they are must in demand for summer decoration at watering places, etc. Our stock is large, so that we can supply phints in carload lots, it w.intecl. Plants in ordinary butter tubs, $2.00 and $ '.Oil each; if wanted in new cedar tubs, painted green, with iron handles, .$1.(10 euh additional. When ordering, state whether wanted in butter tubs or new cedar tiilis. Extra large specimens In half-barrels, ,«io.00 and »t.M each. PHOENIX ROEBELENII The finest and most graceful of all palms. Hardiest f"r summer decora- tion. Ironclad. Does splendidly out of doors Fine specimens In new 12- In. tubs. $5.00 each. CROTONS Best assorted varieties in 5-in. and 6- In. pots, $6.00, $0,00 and $12,00 per dozen, COLD STORAGE LILT OF THE VALLEY Very finest quality obtainable. Packed in cases of 500 and 1,000. COLD STORAGE LILIUM GIGAN- TEUM 7-9 inch bulbs; case lots of 300, LARGE SPECIMEN FERNS We have a magulflc;ent stock of excep- tionally fine NBPHROLEPIS in the following varieties, viz. — ELEGANTISSIM.A, 6-iucb pots, .lOc. eacu; 8-inch, $1,00 each; extra fine specimens, 12-inch, $4,00 to .$5,00 each. F. R. PIERSON CO., FINE FERNS Wp have ;i niagniticent stock of ex- cppticinally fine NEPHROLEPIS in the following varieties, viz. : ELEG.ANTISSIMA. 6-iLCh pots, ,,50c. eacli : 8-incb, $1.00 each: extra tine specimens, 12-inch, ,$-1.00 to $5.00 each. ISCSTONIENSIS, 10-inch and 12-iuch, .$5.00 to $7.50 each. <1IATR.4SI. S-inch, $1.00 each; 10-incli, extra fine specimens, $.'i.00 each, SCOTTII, 0-inch pots, 50c, each; 10- incli, extra fine specimens, $2.50 each. VIRIDIHSIM.V. lO-inch, $2,00 to $3.tl0 each. MAGNIFICIA. MUSCOSA. EI.E(;.\N- TISSI.MA CO.MPACTA, 3>,o-iuch pots, 25c, each, GIATRASI, VIRIDISSIMA, BOSTON- lENSIS, ,'!i/,-inch pots, 15c. each SMALL FERNS FOR FERN PANS, as- sorted varieties, 2V4-inch, $3.50 per hundred, ASPARAGUS PLUMOSrS NANUS, 214- inch pots, $4.00 per hundred. Tarrytown-on-Hudson NEW YORK OROMIDS We have on hnnd the following freshly imported orchids in fine condition: Cattle.va Schroerterae; C. Trianae, special fine t.vpe; C. Mossiae; C. Speeiosissinia; C. Ha^^i^oniae; Oncidium vacicosuxn; O. papiliu and Vanda ooerulea. lV?-iie for prices LAGER & HURRELL 'TS!' ORCHIDS Special Sale to close out. Fresh imported Cattleya TriaDae Cattleya Mossiae Cattleya Gigas Cattleya Schroederae Prices very reasonable. Write to JOHN DeBUCK, '■^^^^''fi^s^^ BErST PALMS AU Varieties, AU Size*. Send for Price Li»t JosepH HeacocK Wyncote, Pa. 5 ROBERT CRAIG CO. ItOSES, PALMS, asd Horeltlef Is IXeontlTi Ftoatt MARKET mi 41«li STSECITS., miUDELFHIA, Pft. J ORCHIDS Largest Importers, Exporters, Growers and Hybridists in the World SANDER, St. Alban's. England and 258 Broadway, Room 721 NEW YORK CITY Hybrid Orchids I FLOWERED AND I UNFLOWERED.,,. | Julius Roehrs Co. Rutherford, N. J. POINSETTIAS June and July- Delivery We wiil have a fine lot ready early in July. Extra Strong 2%-in, pot plants, $5.80 per 100, $50,00 per 1000. Strong 2V4-ln, $5.00 per 100, $4,-1,00 per IWXl. A. HENDERSON & CO. 352 N. Michigan Ave. CHICAGO July 27, 1912 HORTICULTURE 107 GERANIUMS At about this time of the year there are quite a few not only of small growers, but large growers of Geraniums of a marketable size, that are hunting around and planting out for stock such plants as their customers would not buy. Is there any reason, then, why we so often hear the complaint that a certain variety does not grow and bloom as good as it did some years ago? There couldn't be anything more natural through such a sure method of degenerating conditions. With us it is different. We are constantly selecting our stock, with men trained to discover any signs of variation, with instructions to discard every stock plant with habit which does not measure up to the highest standard of its variety, and to mature those that show an improvement in any way. In this way we have gradually improved our stock until now it represents the highest possible type of perfection. Our Catalogue and Price List is jrours for the asking. We are booking orders for next fall and winter shipment. R. VINCENT, JR., & SONS CO., White Marsh, Md. ROSES From 3-inch pot8 — strong:, own root. Lady Hilling:«lon, fine stock, Grafted. $25.00 per 100; Owu Root, $15.00 p r 100. Double Pink Killarney. Radiance, Mrs. Taft, Mrs. Wardell. My Maryland. Harry Kirk, $10.00 per 100. Pink Killarney, White Killarney. Kaiserin Augusta Victoria, Richmond. Perle, Sunrise. Sunset, American Beauty, $8.00 per 100. Bride. Bridesmaid, Bon Sllene, La France, Gruss an Teplitz, Clothijde Soupert. Souvenir de Wootton, $i.0ll per 100; ^QO.OO per 1000. Grafted, 3-inch pots. Mrs. Taft, Pink Killarney, Maryland. Mrs. Wardell, Kaiserin, Bride, Brides- maid, $15.00 per 100. Wood Brothers FISHKILL, N. Y. CARNATIONS F. BORNER & SOHS CO. LA FAYcrrc, mo. BOSTON FERNS *^j°3o75or' WHITMANI COMPACTA (New), to take the place of Whitmani. A better commercial fern— 2 1-2 in. $6 per 100 : $50 per 1000. ROOSEVELT, 2 1-2 in; $6 per 100; $50 per 1000. 250 plants at 1000 rates. H.H. BARROWS &SON,Wtutinan, Mass. Palms, Ferns, Decorative and Foliage Plants Orders taken uow for IMPORTED AZALEAS On hand a splendid stock of Ferns in leading sorts. Also Cocos, Asparagus for Jardinieres. A. LEUTHY & CO. Ferkins Street Nurseries, Roslindale.— Boston, Mass. A.N.PiersonJnc, CROMWELL, CONN. Bedding Plants and Roses ROSE STOCK SUNBURST, fine 3 inch stock, $30.00 per hundred. * PINK KILLARNEY. MY MARYLAND WHITE KILLARNEY and MELODY, 3 inch stock, $8.00 per hundred. SPECIAL PINK KILLARNEY, 4 inch, $10.00 per hundred. LADY HILLINGDON. A splendid lot of 4 inch plants, $15.00 per hundred. These Roses are not picked over culls but choice plants, grown specially for sale. CHAS. H. TOTTY, Madison, N. J. GODFREY DALLAS 100 1000 2 1-2 in., strong, $4.00 $35.00 Cash with order from unknown parties. PATTEN & CO., TEWKSBURY, MASS GERANIUMS BEST SORTS. IN BUD AND BLOOM $7.00 per 100 Bedding Plants, Full Line, First Quality, Any Quantity JOHN Mckenzie North Cimbridge, Mass. LORRAINE BEGONIAS strong 2\i Id. atoek, readj for 3^ Id Per 130, llS.Mi 290 at f 14.00 per 100 THOMAS ROLAND, Nahant, M^ ARAUCARIAS, PALMS, RUBBERS AND FERN BALLS SEND FOR PRICES. Godfrey Aschmann Wliolesale Grower and Importer 1012 W. Ontario St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. CHRYSANTHEMUMS THE BEST FOR FLORISTS' USE List of varieties and prices on application. ELMER D. SMITH & CO. ADRIAN, MICH. CHRYSANTHEMUMS— ROOTED CUTTINGS Cnn fuTDlsb any Tnriety. Write for prlcas. Raston Ferns, beDch itock M.BO C. ; t3e.n YL. Cjclanien, 2^ In.. $6.00 C; * in., |8.WC.; Fern Flats, any Tarlety, Jl.TB per la,t. Everything in euttingi and •m»II ptaate. R.J. IRWIN, 3097 Broadway, New York City PALMS, FERNS AND DECORATIVE PLANTS JOHN SCOTT Rutrand Road and E„ 45th St. Td. 2890 Bedford BROOKLYN^ N.Y. ■■■■ ■— ■ Prices Quoted in these Columns are for Dealers Onlv. When Writine; to Advertisers Please Mention HORTICULTURE. 108 HORTICULTUEE July 27, 1912 LILIUEVi MYRIOPHYLLUM IVIE AWARDED LAST WEEK BY THE Massachiisetts Horticultural Society FIRST GLASS CERTIFICATE AT THE Royal International Horticultural Exhibition LONDON The finest Lily in existence ; flowers blush- pink with yellow thix)at ; perfectly hardy ; forces well ! Each $1.50 Dozen $15.00 R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO. 6 and 7 South Market St., BOSTON -BULIS anl HARDY PLANTS Contracts made for Seed Growing E. S. MILLER, WADING RIVER, N. Y. HOLLAND NURSERIES Best Hardy Rhododendron*, Azalea*, Conifer*, ClematU, H. P. Ro*e*, Shrub*, and Herba^ ceou* Plant*. , U'J nCiIVJMiIVlig !f, S). H«. l.HoboMn, nTj. Nursery Stock Frnit and Oraamental Tre«t, Blurvbs. Small Frulta, Clcnuitls, Byrrr— nw and R«ft*a. Writ* for Trade Uit W.&.T SMITH COMPANY, Geneva, N.Y. WM. J, ZARTMANN, President GEO. J. PEARSON, Secy ami Treas. FAIRFIELD LANDSCAPE & NURSERIES CO. ENGINEERS, CONTRACTORS AND NURSEITMEN lild ing TermiDal Bi 4l9t Street and Park Ave. New York Nurseries, Cannon Station, Conn. General Landscape Construction, Red Building, Drainage Systems, Water Supply, Planting. "You can no more conduct business without advertising than you can farming without fertilizing." — Uncle Peleg. HYDRANGEAS OTAKSA In Tubs 12" @ $2.00 16" @ $4.00 14" @ $3.00 In Pets, $1.00 each We have about 1500 very handsome plants In tubs in bud and flower. Florists are always welcome visitors to our Nurseries. We are only a few minutes from New York City. Carlton Hill Station is the second stop on Main Line of Erie Railroad. BOBBIIMK Nurserymen and Florists KINS Rutherford, N. J. PRAMIN( nilURSI [GHAM URSERIES — .ZJtCLAC^ — W. B. WHITTIER & CO., SOUTH FRAMINGHAM . . MASS. GROWERS OF HIGH GRADE NURSERY STOCK LARGE ASSORTMENT WRITE FDR PRICES lEFORE ORDERING ELSEWHERE StrawberryPlants Bulbs for Forcing POT GROWN. Extra Strong, any quan- tity, any variety. Order early and have your plants selected for July delivery. BEDDING AND NATURAXIZING. W» have m.ide arrangements with the leadlnc growers to have our bulb* specially se- lected. Write for List and Reserve Your Order P. H. GOODSELL 200 Broadway, NEW YORK CITY W. E. MAYNARD Manager Sales Department 157-159 WiHiam Street (BasBeent) HARDY NORTHERN GROWN NURSERY STOCK WE GROW EVERYTHING FOR PLANTING THE HOME GROUNDS A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF Trees, Shnite,Vines,Rsses^lterba€60iK Pereimials, Etc., Etc. Our lUuatrated and dMcriptire Catahxue for tbe ukin* TiW BAY STATE NURSERIES, North Abin«ton. MaM. July 27, 1912 II 0 R T 1 C U L 'I U R E 103 The many vii^itors to the de- lightful exhibition of sweet pens. recently held in the Massachu- setts Horticultural Society's Hall under the auspices of the National Society devoted to this flowci-, had an oppojtunity of seeiiij,^ and passing judgment upon this new introduction from China. Messrs. Farquhar staged a magnifi- cent e.xhibit consisting of aboui two hundred stems in a setting of Kentias, the whole nicely lil- ling the lecture platform. The Massachusetts Horticultural Society recognized the display by awarding it a gold medal, the society's higli- est distinction. The representative horticultural gathering present was of the opinion that the honor was well-earned and jadiciously be- stowed. The display itself and the encomiums unstintedly expressed were a gratifyino- re- ward to one who was privileged to discover and intro- duce this fine addition to a world-wide appreciated and beautiful family. I first met with it in 1903 and the year following sent a few hundred bulbs to Messrs. Veitch who in due course distributed them. Later under the auspices of the Arnold Arboretum, I collected a large consignment expressly for Messrs. E. & J. Farquhar & Co. of Boston. That it has proved so eminently successful to cultivation hereabouts is a source of pro- found satisfaction to all concerned in its introduction. Had my efforts in China resulted in nothing beyond this lily I should not have labored in vain. In HoETicuLTUBE, Jan. 32, 1910 (p. 106), I made the following statement, "the writer inclines towards L. myriophyllum ami lelieves it the finest hardy tuhular- flowered Lily extant." This I hold to more strongly than ever and am happy in the knowledge that competent judges have also arrived at this same opinion. It pos- sesses all the qualities necessary in a first-class plant of its kind. Let us take them seriatim : ^ I. It is perfectly hardy even here in Massachusetts. The flowers on exhibition were cut from open-ground, the bulbs having been planted last fall. They passed through the winter quite unprotected and were un- scatlied in spite of tlic bleak situation they occupied. Never a bulb of the several thousands planted fail^Ss to produce its flowering stem in due season. ' II. It is of easy culture requiring no attention what- soever beyond weeding. The stems though slender are rigid and wire-like and no stakes are needed. Being a stem-rooting lily the bulbs should be covered to a depth of 6 to 8 inches. Good, mellow loam and a well-drained sub-soil are the essentials for its successful culture. Well- decayed leaf-soil is good for all lilies and mav be ap- Lilium myriophyllum LiLIUM MYPiIOPHYLLUJL plied when planting or as a top-dressing. Dung I do not loeommend unless it be that from an old, spent hot-bed wliich is good as a top dressing or mulch for nearly everything. Peat is deadly; artificial fertilizers un- necessary and highly dangerous. III. Its constitution is most vigorous and free from disease. The same bulbs wliich yielded the exhibit with- stood the severe drought of 1911 and showed no distress during the dry spell of June last. No water was given them during either season. (The accompany- ing illustration from a photograph taken on July 11th last, shows what a portion of the field looked like on that date.) IV. The flowers are of pleasing color. The outside is more or less suffused with red-purple becoming paler as the flowers expand, but very rarely is it entirely ab- sent. The inside of the tube for two-thirds its length is flushed with clear canary-yellow. ■ The mouth is of the purest white. Sometimes the outside coloring is reflected through giving a delicate rose-tinted flush to the interior. The anthers are golden-yellow and add much to the beauty of the flower. _ V. The flowers cut last a week to ten days in a room diffusing a delicate fragrance which is pleasant and not over-poweringly strong as is the case witli manv lilies. yi. Lastly, it forces admirably without losing any of^its charms as all who saw the blooms at Messrs. Farquhar's Italian Garden exhibition in March last will allow. Personally I believe it may become the Easter Lily of the future but there is no need to enlarge upon this subject. The plant grows VA to 4 feet tall (usuallv averag- ing 31/2 to 3 feet), the stems being very densely crowded (hence the name — mi/riophylhim) with narrow 1-nerved, gracefully decurved leaves, each 2 to 5 inches long and generally roughish along the mid-rib below. The flowers vary in number from one to seven or even more on rare occasions, are 5 to 61/0 inches long and horizontallv dis- posed from the summit of the stem. Its elegant foliage adds much distinction to the plant whilst" the yellow no HORTICULTUKE July 27, 1912 FRUIT AND VEGETABLES UNDER GLASS CONDUCTED BY QuestloLs by our readers in Une with any of the topics presented on this page will be cordially received and promptly answered by Mr. Penson. Such communications should Invariably be addressed to the o£Bce of HORTICULTURE. Requisite Damping The determination of the amount of moisture required in the various houses is no small factor towards ultimate success. This with 101 other things which all come un- der the same head cannot be set down in black and white with a stated amount for certain periods of growth or for a certain length of time — not even with two houses grow- ing the same kind of fruits. These two houses may be located in different sections and each will have some little peculiarities, all its own. There are houses which lie damp; otJiers are the reverse. Heating mains will sometimes account for this, elevation at other times is responsible and the drainage of the houses themselves will also furnish variation. The quantity of heating pipes, too, will have something to say in the matter. Through the summer time, when not in use so often, a house containing a quantity of heating pipes is going to be dryer than one that has only half the number pro- viding other conditions are the same because the pipes themselves will attract so much more sunheat. Fruit houses claim an additional thought on the mois- ture problem as they do on the temperature. The varia- tion is greater than the majority of plant houses — from a humidity of the tropics down to fire heat to keep the atmosphere as dry as possible — tliis all in one year. The one extreme we find when trying to persuade trees to break, and at times up to the flowering period, the other with fruit ripe and efforts being made to keep it in a good condition. As no set rule can be laid down each house must become a study — the nasal organ playing a prominent part. At this time of year, where in some instances the fires are stopped off for the summer months, no houses will need the usual damping at quitting time, unless it happens to be a hot and dry day. Inclement atmospheric conditions for a whole day will almost debar inside damping. This and the fire heat must always be taken into consideration and the scale fixed on it. Timing This may not be a very appropriate time to discuss the timing of crops. The spring is when one looks to it more, yet not a week passes but what some seeds are sown or some trees started so it is really an "evergreen" subject. The winter vegetables will soon be engaging our attention. Tn every instance when making the sow- ing we have to figure when that crop will be in under ordinary conditions; successions have to be made, crops edged so that all do not mature at once. What time and profit would be lost if forethought were not utilized! Forethought sees a house today, cleaned and planted up with partly grown plants out of pots tomorrow. The gardener who has only a certain season to provide for or one in which most is expected must so arrange his crops so as to be within the required time. Special occasions call for an extra amount of produce. This is where one has to do some tall thinking. 'Tis true a week can be drawn on or off but a right start beats all. Houses started the same time each year should ripen about the same date under ordinary cultivation. A hurry-up or- der on a half-developed crop will be apt to put the usual routine out of commission. Here is where the advan- tage of reference boards come in, which have been re- ferred to previously. By keeping them correctly en- tered up you can see exactly how the crop stands with other years and figure with a greater degree of certainty on the date of ripening. Mulching This subject was dealt with in issue of May 25th at which time probably only a light mulch was given to late vines, the crop at that time being young. This will have worn away with successive waterings and should be augmented by an addition of half decayed cow manure. Do not mulch to excess or the border will seldom dry out. Use the necessary precautions when applying it as de- tailed in issue of May 25th. Figs Continue to give figs all the attention needed to pro- duce the late crop. Nearly a repetition of preceding events — the house perchance will not want closing down in the afternoon, as the early crops did; in fact it is wise to gradually harden the trees until they stand full air at all times. The fruit of this last crop will not be so elegant in size as its predecessors, yet the flavor will be quite equal. Keep a wary eye open for thrips or red spider and do not let the foliage become crowded. Use the usual stopping method and give the trees liberal feeding. Figs relish green manures. Small trees in pots or tubs can be transferred to the open tubs. If these have been growing in any partially shaded position, tliey should be shaded through the hottest hours of the day until they become hardened to the sun. For a time they will dry out frecjuently, the additional air being the chief cause of this. Look all such trees over at least three times daily until they are accustomed to their new surroundings and atmospheric conditions. anthers give a pleasing charm of gaiety to the flowers. When looking intently on this lily it would seem to say, "I am a joyous sun child, glorying in my beauty and vigor. Your winter frosts and droughts I laugli to scora, but I like your country and intend to stay and colonize. I care not if churls call me vain or egotistical. My beauty is more than skin deep and who sees me wishes to possess me. I am no fickle jade or whim of fashion but a blushing beauty constant to my deity, the sun ; a mountain child carried from my wild home some half a world away, yet I do not repine since now a wider field is mine in which to accomplish my work of spread- ing joy and happiness among you all." • Note — This is the name by which this Lily is generally known nnd under which it is figured in the Botanical Magazine (t. 8102), but it is very doubtful if this is the plant so-named by Monseiur Franchet in .Tourn. de Bot., VI., p. 313. It these doubts are ultimately substantiated, a new name will be necessary and in that ease I propose that it be called LUlum regale — E. H. W. July 27, 1912 HORTICULTURE 111 NOTES ON CULTURE OF FLORISTS^ STOCK CONDUCTED BY Pay^U Questions by our readers in line with any of the topics presented on this page will be cordially received and promptly answered by Mr. Farrell. Such communications should Invariably be addressed to the office of HORTICULIUKH. Adiantums Where you liave some benches of this valuable green that have been cut down a good deal it would be wise to give them a rest as the market for adiantura fronds is now at a low ebb. Now is the time to" renew root action to induce an abundance of fine fronds late in the fall. Cut away all the top growth and dry them off some- what until they show new growth. After they are fair- ly well dried off scrape off all the old soil you can re- move without breaking too many roots. Mix up a good mulch of cow manure and loam in about equal parts and renew to the depth of two or three inches. They then should have a thorough watering, with a spraying two or three times a day, until the fronds are well started. When the fronds have made good growth they should be given liquid manure feeding regularly once a week to give rich green color. See that they have suf- ficient shade to keep the fronds dark green. Where they are bothered with snails lay bait in the way of lettuce leaves or slices of some root crop; these can be exam- ined two or three times a day and the snails destroyed. Callas Callas that have had a rest of 6 to 7 weeks, lying on their sides, should now have attention. The tubers can be shaken out and repotted now anytime, the sooner the better. Do not use any diseased or decayed tubers. For a compost give them a generous mixture as they are very rank feeders. To two parts of fibrous loam, use one part of well-dried cow manure and a good sprinkling of bone meal. For commercial purposes 6, 7 and 8-inch pots are the btst sizes to use. See that every pot has ample drainage, for while callas like plenty of water at the roots they will not thrive with stagnant moisture around their roots. When planted they can be placed in a cold frame until the middle of September. Here they will make lots of roots with a stocky top growth. Be careful as to watering until they begin to fill the pots with roots. If you intend to buy a new stock of tubers do not forget to try some of the Godfrey calla as you will find them far superior to the old stock. Care of Chrysanthemums This is the season when the chrysanthemum grower is kept very busy. See that they have plenty of syring- ing on all bright days as it refreshes the plants and keeps the foliage glossy and healthy. See that they have proper water at the roots, for when allowed to wilt they soon become hard and stunted and will never pro- duce fine flowers. Give them all possible ventilation as this is of the greatest importance in bringing the plants through the hot weather in good condition. Early-planted chrysanthemums will now be making very heavy gi-owth, so examine the surface of the benches and when you detect tlie roots ninning near the surface give them a rich mulch of equal parts of soil and cow manure about an inch deep and repeat in a couple of weeks. This will give them something to feed upon while making such fast growth. Just as soon as the buds begin to form they should have liquid manure water once a week and increase this to twice a week later Mr. Farrell's next notes will be on tlie (ollowing : Aspidistras; Ci for Easter; Sweet on. Give close attention to weeding, staking and tying. Keep your plants clean and free from the aphis by fre- quent light fumigation. Coreopsis for Easter A nice lot of Coreopsis laueeolata in bloom at Easter will be found to be a paying proposition. If you have not sown earlier, sow now without delay. They can be sown in a frame allowing plenty of space so the young seedlings will not spindle up before they are trans- planted. Keep shaded and well watered until they begin to germinate. When they are large enough to handle they should be pricked out into other frames, from 5 to 6 inches apart. Here they can stay until about the middle of September when they should be potted into six-inch pots, and grown until freezing weather sets in. They can then be placed in some frame where they will have protection from hard frost until they are wanted for forcing. This is the age when people are looking for something new around the spring holidays and a few of these will be appreciated liy many customers. Double Daisies Every florist should grow a good batch of these daisies in pink, white and red, as they always come in very useful for different kinds of work, such as edging for spring flowering beds, rockeries and for the ground work of bulb beds. They also can be used in pans and baskets for the early spring trade. Sow now in frames on finely made soil. Guard against sowing the seed too thickly. Plenty of room is needed for fine stocky seedlings. When large enough they can be planted out in other frames and carefully watered until they take hold of the soil. Cultivate between the rows and keep clear of weeds. Freesia Bulbs These are usually the first to arrive of the long list of bulbs for winter flowering. Wliere it is desired to have them flower early tliey should be potted or benched as soon as received. It is a good plan to start a few hundred eveiy two weeks until November, thereby hav- ing a succession right along. For a compost use fibrous loam three parts and well-rotted cow manure one part, as they like liberally enriched soil. If on a bench, the bulbs can be planted in rows six inches apart and about two inches apart in the rows, but for early flowering there is nothing better than 6-inch pans. The bulbs can be dotted all over the surface so they stand about two inches apart. Do not overlook proper drainage for each pan. They can be placed in some frame until about the middle of September. See that they do not get too much water after they are planted for many bulbs are ruined by overwatering at the start. The bulbs that are not planted should be spread out in a cool dry shed until wanted. Keep the plants when they are well up, in full sun. Do not labor under the idea that any ok! place is good enough for them, while they really require as much attention as anything that is grown inside. They like a house where the temperature during the late fall and winter is kept from 55 to GO degrees at night. ilanthps; Npwly Housed Carnntions; Compost for Bulbs; Lilies Peas for Winter. 112 HOETICULTUEE July 27, 1912 horticulture: VOL. XJVI JULT 27, 1912 NO. 4 PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 11 Hamilton Place, Boston, Mass. Teleplione, Oxford 392. W.M. J. STEWART, Editor and Manager. SUBSCRIPTION PRICE One Year, in advance, $1.00; To Foreign Countries, $3.00; To Canada, $1.60. ADVERTISING RATES Per inch, :iO inches to page $1.00 Discounts on Uontrartf. for consecutive insertions, as follows: One month <4 times). 5 per cent.; tliree months (13 times), 10 per cent.; six months {3fi times). 20 per cent.; one year <5'i times), 30 per cent. Page and half page space, special rates on application. Entered as second-class matter December 8, 1904, nt the Post ofljie :it Boston, Mass., under the Act of Congress ol March 3, 1879. CONTENTS Page COVER ILLUSTRATION— Group of Stove and Green- house Plants at International Horticultural Exhi- bition. LILIUM MYRIOPHYLLUIVI— B. H. WiZson— Illustrated 109 FRUIT AND VEGETABLES UNDER GLASS— Requi- site Damping — Timing — Mulching — Pigs — George H. Penson 110 NOTES ON CULTURE OF FLORISTS' STOCK— Adian- tums — Callas — Care of Chrysanthemums — Coreopsis for Easter — Double Daisies — Freesia Bulbs — John J. M. Farrell Ill ROSE GROWING UNDER GLASS— The Pots— The New Roses — Greenfly — Fumigation — Old Beauty Plants — Klllarney — Arthur C. Ruzicka 113 SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS— Program of the Twenty-Eighth Annual Meeting and Convention 114 New York to Chicago — St. Louis to Chicago — Chicago Hotel Rates 116 ASBURY PARK SHOW— Prize Winning Exhibits— Il- lustrations 115 DURING RECESS: Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston — St. Louis Florist Club Picnic — Cincinnati Outing — Buffalo Florists' Club Outing, Illustrated 116a CLUBS AND SOCIETIES: American Carnation Society — Florists' and Garden- ers' Club of Rhode Island 116b Club and Society Notes 116b-127 INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION OF HORTICUL- TURE, 1913 116b A BERKSHIRE GREENHOUSE— Illustrated 116c THE RENAMING EVIL — Kenneth Finlayson 116c OBITUARY — Carl Michler — Magdalena R. Saling- William Mcintosh — Thomas White — Oscar Kramer — August Dresel — Adolph LeMoult 116d DINNER TO J. K. M. L. FARQUHAR 118 A PROPOSED MEMORIAL TO W. R. SMITH— W. F. Gude 118 SEED TRADE — Crop Reports from Holland— The Burnham Bill— Notes 119 OF INTEREST TO RETAIL FLORISTS: Steamer Departures — New Flower Stores 122 Flowers by Telegraph 123 FLOWER MARKET REPORTS: Boston, Buflalo. Chicago, Cincinnati, Detroit 125 New York, Philadelphia, Washington, St. Louis 127 MISCELLANEOUS: Personal 116 Chicago Notes 116 Attendance at Asbury Park Show— i/. E. Denegar. . .116c News Notes 116c-120 Philadelphia Notes 116d Washington Notes 116d Providence Notes 116d Patents Granted 119 Greenhouses Building or Contemplated 120 New Y'ork Notes 127 Cincinnati Notes 131 The full program for the approaching Schemes g. A. F. Convention at Chicago appears and schemes in this issue. Many of the Society's staunch friends and well-wishers will view with misgiving the several proposed amendments to the Constitution and By-Laws. We can see nothing in the circumstances of the Society demanding any one of these proposed changes which all together are almost revolutionary in effect. Uncalled-for tinkering with the Constitution is the worst kind of folly in a society of this kind. Unfortunately, in every organization are to he found those who are never content to "let well enough alone"" — actuated liy a chionic mental unrest and an insatiable propensity to pull things to pieces and start some sort of a fuss: The movement for the erection Proposed memorial qj' h ••cairn"' or memorial of some to W. R. Smith description as has been previously suggested by a number of friends of the late W. R. Smitli and advocated by W. F. Gude on another page of this paper, to be dedicated to the memory of that grand old man, is one which, we believe, will receive a .spontaneous and hearty response from every part of our country. It seems eminently fitting that some appropriate memorial should mark the spot where for sixty years he made his home, and record his virtues and the gratitude of the gardening craft for his sublime endeavors in behalf of their art and for the welfare of his fellow workers. We hope that the Society of Amer- ican Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists will take up tlie matter promptly at its convention in Chicago next month and constitute a special committee for that purpose. As it appears probable that the territory so long occupied by the Garden and Mr. Smith's cottage will soon be turned to other uses early action should be taken to secure approval by Congress of the reservation of a suitable spot on which to erect the memorial, preferabh' as near the site of his cottage as possible. Now that the Sweet Pea Society visit The park hag passed into history the next hor- superintendents ticultural event to directly interest Boston is the meeting of the Ameri- can Association of Park Superintendents to take place on August 12, 1.3 and 14th. This is the fourteenth an- nual meeting of this organization which had its birth in Boston mainly through the initiative of the late John A. Pettigrew. Mr. Pettigrew was at all times very active in the Association's w-ork and was regarded with deep affection by all the members and it will be some- what in the nature of a sad and lonesome reunion wlien tliey meet in Boston this year. There is no doubt, how- ever, that they will be well looked after by Mr. Petti- grew's successor as Sujierintendent of Boston Parks, Mr. ■T. B. Shea, and the Commissioners both City and Met- ropolitan, so that a pleasant and profitable time is thus assured to all who come and there will be private hos- pitality in abundance as well. No body of men can be more welcome than they in any community where horti- culture in its relation to the public welfare, physical and moral, has its due recognition. The sphere of the park superintendent is a wide and beneficent one and as a rule, although a comparatively young avocation in this coim- Iry, their work i« l>eing done most creditablv. July 27, 1912 HORTICULTURE 113 ROSE GROWING UNDER GLASS CONDUCTED B¥ t^Cyftyl^^y^^^^J^--^^ Questions by our renders In line witli any of tlie topics presented on this page will be cordially received and promptly answered by Mr. Ruzicka. Such communications should Invariably be addressed to the office of HOKTICDLTURE. The Pots A;; we have suggested before, through these columns, summer is the time for cleaning and washing all pots and liaving them ready when the propagating season comes along. It is very hot in all the houses as we all know only too well and washing pots is much more suit- able work for this kind of weather, than working in the houses would be. Various devices and machines have been devised and used on many of the large places, to make more headway in washing pots. The most success- ful and economically operated device we know of is a regular pot-washing machine driven by an electric motor which is used in driving a pump for syringing or liquid manure. This pump is so arranged as to be easily dis- connected from the motor, and then a belt is put on the pot washing machine. To save time and labor, brushes, etc., it is well to have the pots soaking for at least 24 hours before they are washed. As soon as the pots are washed store them away care- fully ill a frost-proof building if possible, keeping them piled up nice and neat, all sizes separate. Many places have a special building where all pots are stored, yet we find it much handier to provide a pot storage when plan- ning a potting shed or work room, so as to have the pots near at hand, when there is potting to be done. We find, too, that the less we have to handle the pots the better, for not only is time expensive but some pots are bound to be broken in handling and where thousands of pots are handled this breakage and the time required is bound to eat into the profits. The New Roses Do not turn all the new roses down without giving them a good trial first. During this trial study the variety carefully ; find out its necessities, its weak points, and do not do any guessing when it comes to figuring up the returns. Keep careful account of every little thing which may be of value to you later on in deciding whether this one variety should be planted more freely next season. Know the rose from A to Z before you attempt to grow it on a large scale. Greenfly Where houses have always been kept clean and free from this pest little trouble will be experienced in keep- ing it in check. Syringing alone should keep greenfly out providing of course that the plants were clean to begin with. You will find it a great help by following each syringing with a thorough spraying, using some good reliable insecticide. As is needless to say the green- fly likes to hide on the under side of the leaves and if Lilown ofE b}- syringing will quickly crawl back on the plant again. Syringing scatters the greenfly pretty well and if a thorough spraying is given right after each syr- inging the largest part of the fly will never bother rose (ir any other kind of plants again. In spraying the solu- tion should be mixed full strength, the plants being all wet which will dilute the solution so that there will be alisolutely no danger of burning the plants. If this spraying is kept up after each syringing little trouble should be had from greenfly. Fumigation Never think of fumigating unless the houses are below 70 degrees F. and always see that the plants are not dry when this is done as fumigating dry plants heavily will Ijurn them terribly. Hydrocyanic acid gas is fast taking the place of tobacco papers because of its simplicity, but it is very deadly and should never be entrusted in un- sldlled hands. Tobacco stems are also largely used by some of the best growers for fumigation. Although we formerly used quite a lot of stems in a season the amount seems to have diminished until but a bale or two is used and that only for the young plants. Old Beauty Plants These should be kept disbudded until the growths begin to touch the second wire. Should the plants dry out too much a light mulch of lumpy cow manure may be applied. Do not use any soil with the mulch, for, if the benches become too full, you will have trouble in making Ihem dry out properly next winter, and the chances are that your roses will not do as well as they should. Killarney Do not overdo the pinching on these or — for that mat- ter— on any other roses. After the plants attain a fair size it is better to let the flowers come on for if the pinch- ing is kept up too long the wood is bound to get a bit hard and it will be difficult to make it break strong after a crop is cut ofl*. Here is another important thing, especially on a small place where only a few plants are grown. After the first crop is cut off and tlie second begins to come on try to break up the second crop by pinching some of the shoots. This will give you some roses all the time. Many of the large commercial places will run a whole house to a crop at one time and then just alternate the houses to have one house or section in full crop at all times. Where tills can be done it is much better all the way around for a house can be forced more after a crop is cut ofE and then run cooler wlien the crop comes on, without the least injury. This could not be done where plants have to flower and grow- new wood at the same time. 114 HORTICULTURE July 27, 1912 SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMEN- TAL HORTICULTURISTS Program of the Twenty-eighth Annual Meeting and Exhibition to be held in the Coliseum^ Chicago, 111., August 20th, 21st, 22nd and 23rd, 1912 OFFICERS FOR 1912. PRESIDENT. Richard Vincent, Jr., White Marsh, Md. VICE-PRESIDENT. August Poehlmann. Chicago, 111. SECRETARY. John Young, 54 West 28th St., New York. TREASURER. Wm. F. Kasting. Buffalo, N. Y. Executive Board. For One Year — W. N. Rudd, Morgan Park, III.; Robert Craig, Philadelphia, Pa. For Two Years — Harry A. Bunyard, New York; E. Allan Peirce, Waltham, Mass. For Three Years— Charles H. Totty, Madison. N. J.; John A. Evans, Rich- mond, Ind. Ex-OfRcio — George Asmus, Chicago. State Vice-Presidents. Alabama — W. B. Paterson, Jr., Mont- gomery. California (North) — Daniel MacRorie, San Francisco. (South) — Edwin Lonsdale, Lompoc. Colorado — J. A. Valentine, Denver. Connecticut — John F. Huss, Hartford. District of Columbia — O. A. C. Oehmler, Wash- ington. Florida — C. D. Mills, Jack- sonville. Georgia — A. C. Oelschig, Savannah. Idaho — J. W. C. Deake, Twin Falls. Illinois (North) — Fred Lautenschlager. Chicago. (South) — J. P. Ammann, Edwardsville. Indiana — Irwin C. Bertermann. Indianapolis. Iowa — J. T. D. Fulmar Des Moines. Kansas — Chas. P. Mueller, Wichita. Kentucky — Aug. R. Baumer. Louisi- ana— Harry Papworth. New Orleans. Maine — Edw, Kirk. Bar Harbor. Mary- land— R. L. Graham. Baltimore. Mas- sachusetts (East) — Robert Cameron. Cambridge, (West) — G. H. Sinclair. Holyoke. Michigan (East) — E. A. Schribner, Detroit. (West) — Elmer D. Smith, Adrian. Minnesota — S. D. Dysinger, St. Paul. Missouri — W. L. Rock. Kansas City; Fred H. Weber. St. Louis. Mississippi — S. W. Cro- well, Richmond. Montana — T. E. Mills, Helena. Nebraska — Geo. H. Swoboda, Omaha. New Hampshire — R. E. Hannaford, Portsmouth. New Jersey — Wm. Duckham, Madison. New York (East)— A. L. Miller. Brooklyn. (West)— C. J. Heweson. Buffalo. Ohio (North) — Chas. Graham, Cleveland (South) — C. E. Critchell, Cincinnati Oregon — Jas. Forbes. Portland. Okla lioma — George Stiles, Oklahoma City Pennsylvania (East) — E. J. Fancourt Philadelphia. (West)— E. C. Reine man, Pittsburg. Rhode Island — L. J Renter, Westerly. Tennessee — C. L, Baum. Knoxville. Texas — Eugene Cor ley, Dallas. South Carolina — C. A Moss, Spartanburg. North Carolina— Wm. Rehder, Wilmington. South Da- kota— E. C. Newberry, Mitchell. West Virginia — C. P. Dudley. Parkersburg. Wisconsin (North) — J. B. Matthew- sou, Sheyboygan. (South) — Nic. Zwei- fel. North Milwaukee. Virginia — J. Guille, Portsmouth.. Ontario — F. H. Miller, Bracondale, Toronto. Manitoba — H. E. Phillpot. Winnipeg. Quebec — Geo. A. Robin- son. Montreal. Alberta— A. M. Ter- rill, Calgary. Botanist — Prof. A. C. Beal, Ithaca, N, Y. Pathologist— Prof. H. H. Whetzel, Ithaca, N. Y. Entomologist- Prof. Thos. B. Sy- mons. College Park, Md. Washington Representative of the Society— William F. Gude, Washing- ton, D. C. Superintendent of Exhibition — John Young, 54 West 28th St., New York. Tariff and Legislative Committee — P. R. Pierson, chairman; John G. Esler. Saddle River. N. J.; J. C. Vaughan, Chicago, III.; Patrick Welch, Boston, Mass.; J. O. Thilow, Philadel- phia, Pa.; E. G. Hill, Richmond, Ind. Judges for the Trade Exhibition. Sections A, B, F— Ad. Gude. Wash- ington, D. C; A. L. Vaughan, Chicago, III. Sections B, G— S. S. Pennock, Phila- delphia. Pa.; Charles E. Critchell, Cincinnati, O.; Ernst Wienhoeber. Chicago, 111. Sections C, D— W. P. Craig, Phila- delphia, Pa.; A. L. Miller, Brooklyn, N. Y.; E. Allan Peirce, Waltham, Mass. Section H — Philip Breitmeyer, De- troit, Mich.; F. H. Weber, St. Louis. Mo.; H. V. Hunkel, Milwaukee. Wis. Committee on Convention Sports — Chas. Graham, Cleveland, O., chair- man; H. Brown, Richmond. Va.; Chas. E. Critchell. Cincinnati, O. Advisory Committee for Trade Ex- hibition— August Poehlmann. chair- man; W. N. Rudd, J. C. Vaughan George Asmus. Committee on School Gardens — Benjamin Hammond. Fishkill-on-Hud- son. N. Y.. chairman; C. B. Whitnall. Milwaukee. Wis.; Michael Barker. Chicago, III.; *Wm. R. Smith, Wash- ington, D. C; C. L. Seybold, Balti- more. Md. Committee on National Flower Show —Charles H. Totty. Madison, N. J.; W. A. Manda. South Orange, N. J.; W. N. Rudd, Chicago, 111.; W. N. Craig, Philadelphia, Pa.; Thomas Ro- land, Nahant, Mass.; J. A. Valentine. Denver. Colo. Past Presidents. *John Thorpe, 1884-1886; Robert Craig, 1887; E. G. Hill, 1888; J. N. May. 1889; *J. M. Jordan. 1890; M. H. Norton, 1891; James Dean, 1892; *Wil- liam R. Smith, 1893; *J. T. Anthony, 1894; Edwin Lonsdale, 1895; *William Scott, 1896; Adam Graham, 1897; W. F. Gude. 1898; W. N. Rudd, 1899; *E. M. Wood, 1900; Patrick O'Mara, 1901; John Burton, 1902-1903; Philip Breit- meyer, 1904; J. C. Vaughan. 1905; Wm. F. Kasting. 1906; Wm. J. Stew- art, 1907; F. H. Traendly. 1908; J. A. Valentine, 1909; F. R. Pierson. 1910; George Asmus, 1911. ♦Deceased. TUESDAY. AUGUST 20th. Opening Session, 10 A. M. Address of Welcome. President Vin- cent's Address. Amendment to Constitution and By- I-aws to be acted upon; To amend Article V, Section 1: "The location of the next following meeting to be selected by ballot at the morning session of the second dEOI. 100 ASr.*RACliS H.4TCHERII $7.50 CALL-^S in bloom, 5 in. and 6 in. pots. 17.50 DAISIES. (U'EEN ALEXANDRA, 4 In. 7.50 WINTER-FLOWERING MYOSOTIS, st.uted from cuttings, 4 in 7.50 SPRENGERII. 2U in 2.25 IIATCHERII SEED, 1000 7.50 WM, EHIWANN. Corfu, N. Y. BOSTON FERNS ^^-^^oTo^' WHITIWANI COMPACTA (New), to lake the place of Whilmani. A better commercial fem— 2 1-2 in. $6 per 100 : $50 per 1000. ROOSEVELT. 2 1-2 in; $6 per 100; $50 per 1000. 250 plants at 1000 rales. H.H. BARROWS &SON,WhJtnian, Mass. Palms, Ferns, Decorative and Foliage Plants Orders taken uow for IMPORIEO tZtLUS On hand a splendid stock of Ferns in leading sorts. Also Cocos, Asparagus for Jardinieres. A. LEUTHY & CO. Perkins Street Nnrseiits, Roslirdale.— Boston, Mass October 12, 1912 HORTICULTURE r.07 DREER SPECIALTIES Dreer's Imperial Japanese Iris Dreer's Select German Iris Dresr's Unrivalled Hardy Perennial Phlox Dreer's Choice Herbaceous Paeonies The above are leaders in our Perennial Depart- ment and now is the time to secure your supplies for the coming season. Special Circulars offering and describing complete lists of the above have recently been mailed to the trade. If you have not received a copy and are in- terested, write us. We are aeknoufledgtd as headqaarlera for Hardy Perennialt and oar Current Wholeaale List deter ibes mnd offers everything in this line worth growing. HENRY A. DREER, Inc. 714 CKestnut Street PHILADELPHIA, PA. Berlin Valley Pips HIGH GRADE QUALITY From New York Cold Storage. Packed 2000 per case. $15.00 per 1000 F.O.B. New York Cash with order unless of approved credit McHUTCHISON & CO. THE IMPORT HOUSE 17 Murray Street, NEW YORK August Rolker & Sons Import for tbe wholesale trade; AZALEAS, PALMS, BHODODENDBONS, BATTREES, ROSES, LILACS, HOLLAND AND JAPAN BULBS, LILT OF THE V\LLEY EXC P. 0. Box 752 or 31 Barclay St.. NEW YORK. ARAUCARIAS, PALMS, RUBBERS AND FERN BALLS SEND FOR PRICES. Godfrey Aschmann Wholesale Grower and Importer 1012 W. Ontario $L, PHILADELPHIA, PA. PALMS, FERNS AND DECORATIVE PLANTS JOHN SCOTT Rutland Road and E. 45th St. Tel. 2890 Bedford B R OOKL Y N , N . Y. CHARLES H. TOTTY CARNATIONS AND CHRYSANTHEMUMS iviA.^is^r4, ra ■ J. BEGONIA, GLORY OF CINCINNATI We now have ready for delivery, strong 2V<>-inch. ready for 4-lnch pots, at $15.00 per 100; $140.00 per 1000. J. A. PETERSON & SONS Westwood, Cincinnati, O. LOECHNER & CO. JAPANESE UUES ULY OF THE VAIXEY PIPS PALMS, AZALEAS, *c 11 Warr*n 8«r«*t, N*w York, N. Y. IVriU for quotahons -BULBS anit HARDY PLANTS Contracts made for Seed Growing Send for priee list L S. MILLER, WADING RIVER, N. Y. CARNATIONS F. DORNER & SONS CO. LA FAYETTE, IND. POINSETTIAS For Immediate Delivery We have a fine l"t now ready. Extra Strong 2>/.-in. pot plants, S5.50 per 100; $50.00 per" 1000. Strong 214-in., $5.00 ,ier 100; 3H5.00 per 1000. A. HENDERSON & CO. 352 N. Michigan Ave. CHICAGO CYCLAMEN Beit (traio in ezittence. 4 in. pet> ready for 5 in., $20 per IM 5 in. poti ready for 7 ia., $50 per 100 THOMAS ROLAND, Kahant, Mass. A.N.Pierson,lnc., CROMWELL, CONN. Bedding^Plants and Roses extrahneTield grown CARNATIONS Enchantress and White Perfection, $50.00 per 1000. B. G. MERRITT & CO., Grange, Md. CHRYSANTHEMUMS-ROOTED CUTTINGS Can furnish any variety. Write for prices. Bc'ton Ferns, bencll stock SS.r.O C. ; $"0.00 M. Cvclanieu, iVa in.. %'>m C: 3 in., $b.00 (.: $75.0(1 M. Fern Flats, any variety. $1.75 per flat. Kverythiug in cuttings and small plants. R. J. IRWIN, 3097 Broadway, New York City 608 HORTICULTURE October 12, 1912 Seed Trade Wholesale Seedsmen's League. The Wholesale Seedsmen's League met at the Hardware Club in New York, on Thursday, the 3rd inst., and as customary at such meetings dis- cussed suggestive prices for the com- ing season. We are advised that the members found it unusually difficult to fix prices this year because of the contradictions and uncertainties of our crop conditions. We learn that some items were passed over and no prices fixed, but of course are unable to give any detailed information as to what transpired at the meeting. We pre- sume that following the usual custom copies of the prices suggested will be mailed to all members of the League and many of the leading houses not members. In due time we shall be able to learn what the prices were and in a general way we believe that they are somewhat lower than last year, particularly on peas. Many Seed Crops Immature. It seems not improbable that beans may be higher; also a number of va- rieties of cabbage. This is based on information as to the very light yields of cabbage and a very unsatisfactory condition of the bean crop. It is re- ported that many varieties are still so green or immature that they are quite suitable for the table even at this late date. Undoubtedly this condition is the result of the very frequent and almost continuous rains of the past two months, which have prevented the crop from maturing, and kept it in a soft if not green condition. As a mat- ter of fact, even peas were so affected, some varieties remaining green up to very near the 1st of October, whereas they should have been ripe under nor- mal conditions by the 1st of Septem- ber. Peas and Beans Ripening Poorly. Referring to peas, we are advised that the early optimistic estimates have proved to be greatly out of line, many growers finding it necessary to reduce their figures from 10 to 40 per cent. This discrepancy between con- ditions today and the early estimates is largely due to the reasons given above; namely, too much rain and moisture which prevented the peas from ripening, and which situation, of course, could not have been antici- pated by those who made the field estimates. The latest information about sweet corn is that the crop may prove, like peas and beans, somewhat disappoint- ing. It seems that considerable of the corn is yet soft and very susceptible to a freeze, which would ruin a con- siderable percentage of it; consequent- ly, nothing definite can be said as to the corn crop. the face of the very large crop, ac- cording to the figures of the Depart- ment ct Agriculture. We referred in a recent issue to ret which had attacked potatoes, and are inclined to believe that this is doubtless a cause for the present strong prices. If the tubers were sound and hard as a year ago there is no doubt that present market values could not be maintained. We have not learned how general this rot trou- ble is, but are advised that there is more or less complaint from Maine growers and also from the West. The Potato Situation. The order issued by the Secretary of Agriculture, Mr. Wilson, prohibiting the importation of foreign potatoes will doubtless be appreciated by the seed trade. To be sure the order is not absolutely prohibitive, but does al- fect those countries from which we have drawn most heavily in years of shortage; and while this cannot be said to be a year of shortage, yet prices remain surprisingly strong in Onions Also Soft. By the way, while speaking of po- tatoes, we may remark that while the onion crop is a very large one, similar complaints are being made as of the potatoes. Too much rain prevented the onions from properly drying down and a large percentage had green tops when harvesting. Therefore under such circumstances the keeping qualities would not be very high, and doubtless large handlers of onions appreciate this fact, as they are not buying lib- erally despite the low prices, prefer- ring to let the farmer winter the stock and to pay the market value in the spring. The bulbs, or at least a large percentage of them, are very watery and more or less soft, and if the winter proves to be a warm open one they will rot down like snow under an April sun. All of which will in due time affect the demand for onion seed. A Baseless Rumor. We have been advised on the high- est authority that the rumor which has been in circulation for the past week or ten days, that Sutton & Son of Eng- land, had taken over the business of J. M. Thorburn & Company, and that Mr. Alexander Forbes, recently with Peter Henderson & Company, was to become manager, is a pure invention, absolutely without any foundation in fact. We have not learned anything about Mr. Forbes' plans, but presume he has a definite purpose in view, which will doubtless materialize in due time, and In any event he has our best wishes. Grass Seed Crop. Barenbrug, Burgers & Co., grass- seed specialists, Arnheim, Holland, re- port that after a number of years following one another in succession unfavorable to the cultivation of the majority of grasses, so far as yields are concerned, they have this time to report a crop of natural grasses, both in home and foreign growing districts, nearly all of which may be called very satisfactory, both in re- gard to yield and quality. The excep- tions are ?iard and sheeps and flne- leaved fescues and rough-stalked meadow only. Achillea Millefolium (Yarroio), gave a fair crop of nice healthy seed, which will be obtainable at reasonable prices. Agrostis Stolonifera (Marsh or Creeping Bentgrass). Early pros- pects pointed to a good crop. Unfor- tunately a great deal has gone lost and the quality has suffered much by the showery weather which started when the crop was just about to be cut and which lasted over four weeks. Aira Caespitosa (Tufted Hairgrass) gave an average crop of good heavy quality and will sell at average prices. Aira Flexuosa (Wavy Mountain Hairgrass) yielded a crop somewhat less than average. Alopecurus Pratensis (Meadow Fox- tail). A very good crop of nice seed of heavier weight and greater cleanli- ness than for the last few years; price rather under average. Anthoxanthum Odoratum (Sweet- scented Vernal, true) failed almost en- tirely in some districts whereas in others it yielded a crop under average. A tendency for a further rise iu price. Anthoxanthum Odoratum, Puelli (Sweet Vernal, Puelli) average crop of good quality. Prices opened at about two-thirds those of last year. Avena Elatior iTall Oatgrass). A good crop which will sell at even low- er prices than the previous season. Avena Flavescens (Yellow Oatgrass, true) produced a good crop of excel- lent quality and selling cheaper than last year. Cynosurus Cristatus (Crested Dogs- tail). Apart from a tew early excep- tional lots, the quality on the whole will be but a poor one. About three- fifths of an average crop. We think that the better qualities will fetch somewhat higher prices than last sea- son. Dactylls Glomerata (Cocksfoot or Orchard-grass). A'eic Zealand reports a good crop so far as quantity is con- cerned but one that is wholly unsat- isfactory for quality. Very little seed is suited for export to Europe, where the better grades are required. Just the same is reported from the United States where, likewise, a good yield was recorded, but where three fourths of the seed are of so poor a quality, that it won t do for export. Festuca Duriuscula and Ovima (Hard and Sheep's Fescue), form an exception to the general rule of good crops in 1912. We estimate this sea- son's yield at from 70 to 80 per cent that of last season. The seeds were bought from the farmers at much the same prices as last year, so that the dressed seeds will sell at about equal value as the previous season. Festuca Elatior (Tall Fescue) yield- ed about an average crop so far as quantity is concerned but of a rather light quality. Moderate quotations will be In accordance with the market value of Meadow fescue. Festuca Ovina Tenuifolia (Fine- leaved Sheep's Fescue) unsatisfactory, at best one half of an average yield. The quality, on the other hand, is a good deal better than last year. Festuca Pratensis (Meadow Fescue). This shows perhaps the greatest fall in price this year of any of the vari- ous grasses and clovers. After a few years of exceedingly short crops and enormously high prices, this article appears to have yielded this time very good crops indeed. The article now sells "fancy" grade about one-quarter of last year's price. Festuca Rubra (Red Fescue). This season's seed is of a good nice quality and sells some 10 to 15 per cent cheap- er than the previous season. Phleuni Pratense /^Timothy) yielded a good crop in America, both in re- gard to quantity and quality, the qual- ity being better than has been the case for the last few years. Prices have greatly come down compared with the last two seasons. Very little definite is known as yet in regard to October 12, 1912 HORTICULTURE 509 ^^s^^s^s^s^^s^s^s^s^ms^s^^s^is^s^^^^ THE GREAT TEST EXHIBITING IN COMPETITION JOHN WATERER I & }SONS, LIM'D. AMERICAN NURSERIES, BAGSHOT, SURREY, ENGLAND were awarded Premier Prizes and Gold Medals at the International Horticultural Show in London, in all the classes in which they were exhibiting, viz : — TWO GOLD MEDALS FOR RHODODENDRONS TWO SILVER CUPS " THREE GOLD MEDALS FOR CONIFERS ONE " " " HOLLIES THE BELGIAN TROPHY FOR SPECIMEN EVERGREENS ONE GOLD MEDAL FOR JAPANESE MAPLES ^^^^^^K^^^^^^^^^^K^BSt^l^^^^^^^M^^^^K^^ & A. OIA I Our World's Choicest Nursery and Greenhouse Products for Florists PALMS, BAY TREES, BOXWOOD AND HARDY HERBACEOUS PLANTS, EVERGREENS, ROSES, KHOOODENDRONS, VINES AND CLIMBERS, AUTUMN BULBS AND ROOTS, CONIFERS, PINES Florists are always welcome visitors to our Nurseries. We are only a few minutes from New York City ; Carlton Hill Station is the second stop on Main Line of Erie Railroad. BOBBIIMK & Nurserymen and Florists KINS Rutherford, N. J. [CHAM IRSERIES rRAMIN< riTJURSl — JXEcAZ^ — W. B. WHITTIER & CO., SOUTH FRAMINGHAM . . MASS. GROWERS OF HIGH GRADE NURSERY STOCK LARGE ASSORTMENT WRITE FDR PRICES BEFORE ORDERING ELSEWHERf GOODSELL'S GRASSES SELL GOOD Bulbs for Forcing For autumn sowing and exceptional re- sults few equal. Qaality'and price* be- yond comparison. Get down to the turf BEDDING AND NATURAXIZINO. W» liave made arrangements with the leading growers to have our bnlbi specially »e- lected. Write for List and Reserve Your Order P. H. GOODSELL w. E. maynard 208 Broadway, NEW YORK CITY Manager Sales Department 157-159 William Street (Bassmerrt) HARDY NORTHERN GROWN NURSERY STOCK WE GROW EVERYTHING FOR PLANTING THE HOME GROUNDS A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF Trees, Shrubs, Vines, Roses and Herbaceous Perennials, Etc., Etc. Our Illustrated and Descriptive Catalogue for the asking THE BAY STATE NURSERIES, North Abington, Mass. STUART LOW & GO. Bu»h Hill Park Nursery ENFIELD, ENGLAND Do you want British Grown ROSES, FBUIT TBBES, pot grown and field grown OBAFE VINES, ORCHIDS, PAI.U8, NEW PLANTS, etc.? Write 'tin Middle ot October to H. A. BARNARD Hotel Albert, New York City PLANTERS AMATEURS NURSERYMEN APPLY FOR THE OENERAl. ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE OF Furst's Nurseries Jette-Brussels, Belgium Code A. B. C, Sth Edition. Nursery Stock Frnit and Ornamental Trees. Shruh'i, Small Fruits. Clematis, Evergreen** and Roses. Write for Trade List. W. I T. SMITH COMPANY, Geneva, N. Y. LIO HORTICULTURE SOME VALUABLE GRASSES. October 12, 1912 Here is a leaf from a seedsman's herbarium. It Khows some of the characteristics of some of the least known and finer grasses for lawns, pastures, etc., better, we think, than they have ever been done before. the European crop of Timothy. But we think, whatever the out-turn may be, it will be the American seed that will take the lead. Poa Nemoralis (Wood Meadow- grass). A very good crop both in re- gard to quantity and quality, of excel- lent weight and purity. The price has come down further and the recleaned seed sells now at from $4.00 to $6.00 less than the previous season. Poa Pratensis (Smooth-stalked Mead- owgrass) yielded the largest crop witnessed for the last 5 to 10 years. The seed is of a bright heavy quality. Quotations came down to a very low point, but the price has since gone up again some 40 to 50 cents in view of the large orders coming in. Poa Trivialis (Rough-stalked Mead- otograss). An unsatisfactory crop so far as quantity is concerned. What- ever has come through, however, is of good quality of satisfactory purity and growth. Lolium Perenne and Italicum (Per- ennial and. Italian Ryegrass). Both of these had to sustain a long period of wet weather and both crops have been badly impaired. The bushel weight will on an average be three to four lbs less. Lolium Westerwoldicum fWester- ivold Italian, Annual variety). A fair crop. Germination the highest ever attained (96 — 99 per cent). been increased from $30,000 to $75,000. Lagrange, Ga. — An interest in the seed and plant business of E. L. John- son has been purchased by R. M. Priddy. the Department of Agriculture under authority of the Plant Quarantine Act, in order, it is stated, to prevent the introduction of the disease known as potato wart, black scab, etc. Wichita, Kan. — It is reported that the Central Feed and Seed Store, 243 North Main street, has been placed in the hands of a receiver. Tampa, Fla. — A warehouse and of- fice building is being erected on Polk street by Crenshaw Bros. & Saftold. It will occupy half a block. Holmes Seed Company of Harris- burg, Pa., has moved from Market square to 119 South Second street, where they will occupy a five-story building. S. D. Woodruff & Sons report un- usually brisk business on the seed market during the past two months. Their own advance orders for seeds, seed potatoes and onion sets far ex- ceed anything that this firm has booked in former years. They say the trade in general now realizes the shortage in such items as carrots, beets, parsley, turnip, globe onion, and to these will soon be added sweet corn, beans and peas. Council Bluffs, Iowa — The Shugart- Ouren Seed Co. is now a corporation with C. G. Ouren, president; P. R. Davis, vice-president; J. P. Davis, sec- retary; A. P. Schofield, treasurer. Council Bluffs, Iowa — A two-story brick building is being erected by the De Giorgi Bros., seed growers, at Fourteenth avenue and Third street. It will be used for offices and ware- house. Ravages of the gipsy moth and the brown tail moth on growing trees, shrubs and grasses, especially in the vicinity of Boston, will be the subject of a hearing before the Federal Horti- cultural Board at the Department of Agriculture, Oct. 30. The hearing will decide whether there shall be a quar- antine against the shipment of prod- ucts liable to carry the moths into other localities in the United States. Notes. Liberal, Mo. — The capital stock of the Libscomb Grain & Seed Co. has The importation of potatoes into the United States from Newfoundland, the islands of St. Pierre and Miquelon, Great Britain, including England. Scot- land, Wales, and Ireland, Germany and Austria-Hungary has been forbidden by Within a period of three years (1909 to 1912) the annual export from the United States to Canada of agricul- tural implements has increased from $2,313,556 to $6,347,082, the chief growth under this head occurring in exports of plows, which increased from $792,829 in 1909 to $1,760,045 in 1912. October 12, 1912 HORTICULTURE 511 Our Introduction for 1913 The New Clear Scarlet Bed- Ing Geranium "HELEN MICHELL" ITS MERITS: 1 . The Finest Scarlet Geranium ever intro- duced. ^W^ 2. The only scarlet variety, which blooms all summer. m^cvr-'SX: 3. The largest truss and single bloom of any. 4. Is semi-double, compact and medium dwarf. 3. Has most blooms to a single plant, j 6. The best Propagator of all.)^;^ 7. Stands all kinds of weather. 8. Blooms early and continuous. ALL IN ALL THE BEST MONEY'MIKER FOR THE FLORIST. Ol'fierH hovk*d tiotv are JiUed in rotation as yt'C<'i~'c'd fro7n yanuary IQI^ o>i:i'arei. V/i loch pots, S2.50 doz.: SI5.00 per 106; $125.00 per 1000 ffCn nn IN GOLD WE offer as aprize for ^JU.UU ti,g j^5t ^.jj, pot of "Helen Michell" ri> be competed for at the National Flower Show, at New York, April, 1Q13. MIGHELUS SEED HOUSE ^18 Market Street, Phiia., Pa^ QUALITY I^AI BEND JFOB OATALOOUE. ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON S4« Went 14th St., New York. BULBS ^u-tcKt artd F"r-ei-iol-i | Ready Now 0. V. ZANGEN, Hoboken, N.J. B LJ 1- BS For Fall Planting Price List Jor the Asking The W. W. Barnard Co. 231.23S W. Madison St., GBIGAGO Fall Bulbs Selling Fast still liave stock of all late and a few early varieties. Special Prices. FBEESIA REFRACTA AL.B.%. Extra Large, $0.75 per Lundred. $6.75 per thousand. Mammott] Bulbs. $1.00 per Lundred. $9.00 per thousand. LILILM HABRISII, 6-7 inches, $0.75 per dozen. $3.50 per hundred. For Florists and Dealers Only. Mention this Ad. JAMES VICK'S SONS ROCHESTER, N.Y. TOMATO SEED BE.ST .STO( K> .\LL VARIETIES. The Haven Seed Co. Growers for Wholesale Trade Only. SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA. POINSETTIAS ^'=^%inef,S?o"""°= PVPI AMCII Crrn the celebrated English UlbLAIntri OLLU strain, $9 per lOOO niyOV crrn home-grown, finest giant rAllOl OLlU, strain. $5 per oz. Send for Catalogue. S. S. SKIDELSKY & CO. 1215 BetzBldg. Philadelphia. CHOICE SEEDS FOR PRESENT PLANTING Stocks, Asters, Chinese Primulas, &c. THOMAS J. GREY CO. 32 South Market Street, Boston, Mass. The Everett B. Clark Seed Co. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Beans, Peas. Sweet Corn. Onion, Tnrnip, Radish, Beet, Etc. LTyt^r/con^ln'""" MILFORD, CONN. SEED PACKETS Write for Samples and Prices. IT will pay you to watch this space each week, for we are giving a good deal oi thought to the message. Our usual uiimally high grade Lily of the Valley pips, Hamburg or Berlin at $ii.oo per case of I, coo or $30.00 per case of 3.000; pips due to arrive end of November. We suggest that you get your orde ill early; it will have our promp and careful attention. We want vo» to have our Bulb Catalogue. If you have not received it, write to-day. J. M. THORBURN C^ CO. ito years in Imsinas in Ne'.v York City 33 Barclay Street, New York Double Narcissus Von Sion Extra Selected 5/4-6/4 circum. $13.00 per thousand Seed Merchants and Growers, 114 Chambers Street, New Tork Clt7 Oklahoma Seed Growers Co. Contract Growers of Watermelon and Muskmeion Seeds for the Wholesale Trade onljr Enid Oklahoma Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA. BH'E LIST OF WHOLES.4I.E PRICES .M.4ILED ONLY TO THOSE WHO PLANT FOB PROFIT. Place Your Order Now For AYRES' WINTER FLOWERING SWEET PEA SEED For Fall Delivery THE BROWN BAG FILLING MACHINE CO FITCHBURG, MASS. S. BRYSON AYRES CO. '*Rtno-wned Sweet Pea Specialists" Bnnnytlepe . Independeae*, lf#. TIME TO USE IVIASTIOA We are the Boston Agents Joseph Breck & Sons Corp. 47.54 No. Market St., BOSTON, MASS. J. BOLGIANO & SON WHOLESALE FIELD AND GARDEN SEEDS EstabUshed 1818 Write For Our Low Prices LIGHT, PRATT and ELLiCOTT STS. BALTIMORE, MD. PEAS, BEANS, RADISH ^ ^^^^^^^ ,„ ^^^ ^^^^^ and ail Garden Seeds the Trade ^^ ^^ SEED CO •ris ,30 W. KI^"^ STREET CHICAOO ONION SETS Write for Prices 512 HORTICULTUEE October 12, 1M2: Florists'Tclegraph Delivery (Retailers' Section-S. A. F. & O. H.) rrovision for guaranteed accoants. POCHELON, Secretary, 153 Mntaal discoonts, 20 per cent. Write for par- «■ dkt Ucularsto MLBtlfl IBWIN BEBXEBMANN, Indianapolis, Prei. W. F. GUDE, WashlngrtOB, Vlee-Presldenl. W. L,. ROCK, Treasurer, Kansas City. OTHER DIRECTORS: Ernst Wienhoeber, FbiHp Breitnveyer, A. B. Cartledge, George Asmus, Fred H. Uela- hardi, J. A. Valentine. Bates Street, Detroit, Mich. JOHN BREITMEYER'S =^SONS= Cor. Miami and Gratiot Aves. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs . . . High Grade Cut Blooms We cover all Michigran points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association. WILLIAM J. SMYTH Cor. Michigan Ave. and 31st St., CHICAGO, ILL. (Member Florists' Teleeraph Delivery Asso.) We ship to all points In Illinois and Iowa. Pbonis : Aldina 880. Aldine 881. Aldine 882. SAMUEL MURRAY Kansas City, Mo. 913 Grand Ave. ^leniber of tlie Florists' Teleffrapli Delivery. All Orilers Given Prompt and Careful Attention The Park Floral Go. J. A. VALENTINE Prcs. Member Florists* Telegraph Delivery. DENVER. COLORADO WILLIAM L. ROCK FLOWER CO. Kansas City, » « Mo. will (■:»r*'full.\' exenite orders for Kansas City ;iii(l an.\' town in Missouri nr Kansas. George M. Stumpp 761 Fifth Ave., Cor. E 58tli St. NEW YORK CITY W. J. Palmer & Son 304 Main Street, Buffalo, N. Y. Members Florists'Teiegraph Asso. "THE HOIHE OF FLOWERS" The largest ^, North German Lloyd. \ K'np'z Wilbelm, N. Y.-Bi'm'n.Oct. 15 S, Gr. Kurfuerst, N. Y.-Br'm'n.Oct. li A Pr. Fried. Wil., N. Y.-Br'm'n.Oct. 19 S K. 'Willielm 11. N. Y.-Br'm'n.Oct. 2:; Red Star. Finliind, N. Y.-Antwerp ■Vaderland, N. Y. -.Antwerp. White Star. .Oct. 19 .Oct. 2i; Jl Adriatic. N. Y. -Liverpool Oct. li 5 Olvmpic. N. Y.-8'bampton.. .Oct. 19 5 Cr'etic, Boston-Mediterranean. Oct. 19 ^ .\rabic, Boston-Liverpool Oct. 22 \' Baltic, N. Y. -Liverpool Oct. 24 NEW FLOWER STORES. Brooklyn, N. Y.— Borough Hall Flor- ist, 59 Court street. New York, N. Y. — Carl Kamman. 31 West Fifty-eighth street. Minneapolis, Minn. — William F. Holmes, 910 Nicollet avenue. New York, N. Y.— George Daides, Amsterdam avenue and 110th street. Brooklyn, N. Y. — J. Abrams, florist, has moved from 115 Seventh avenue to his new store at 123. Albany, N. Y. — The Rosery, 76 Maid- en lane will open a new store at 23 Steuben street about Nov. 1. ALEX. NSgGONNELL 571 FIFTH AVENUE NEW YORK CITY Telesr:ir)liic ni-ders forwarded to any part (if tlie I'nitnl St:ites, Canada, and all princiii.il r'.t es nf Kurope. Orders transferred or iiit'usted b.v tbe trade to our selection f r deliM-ry on steamships or elsewhere re eive special attention. Cost of Cahling Foreign Deliveries Must it- Prepaid Reference or cash must aceompany all orders from unknown correspondents. Cable Address, ALEXCONNELL. DAVID CLARKE'S SONS Deliver orders from any part of the country to New York City Or OUT-QOINa STEAMERS Write 111- telt'irinph 2139-2141 Broadway, New York Teleplioue 15j2-15oli Culuiubus YOUNG & NUOEITT 42 West 28 S^., NEW YORK "FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH" BROOKLYN- -NEW YORK 3 & 5 Green Ave. Tel. 6800 Prospect 337-347 Green At. Tel. 3908 Prospect THE ROSERY 76 MAIDEN LANE AL.BA.IMY, IM. Y. FLOWER DEUVERIES FOR ALBANY AND VICWITY AL,B.4NT, N. Y. Flowers or Design Work DELIVERED IN .\LB.\NY .\ND VICINITY ON TELE(iR.\rHIC ORDiiK 11 NORTH PEARL STREET. ALBANY, N. Y. Estab. 1871 LEADING FLORIST Amsterdam, N. Y. Schenectady, N. Y. Established 18T4 FLOKIST N. E. Cor. 44 S'. & Madison Avenue, N. Y. City (Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Asso.) Flowers shipped on all Steamers, --pe i;il Correspon- dence in all tlie I irge cities of Europe i-nd the Brirish Colonies. TeUgraph and Cable address, Dardapier. LOUISVILLE, KY. JACOB SCHULZ, 550 South Fourth Ave. Aleinlur lld.ist?.' Telegraph Delivery. October 12, 1912 HORTICULTURE f.13 NEW ENGLAND FLOWER DELIVERIES SpihI ttower orders for delivery in Boston and all New England points to THOS. F. GALVIN 124 Tremont St., Boston BOSTON'S BEST In Quality and Design Can be relied upon when you transfer your retail orders to EDWARD MACMULKIN 194 Bovlslun Street. BOSTON. CARBONE Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery 342 Boylston St., Boston Va.ses, G.irdfii Furnitiiri'. Art floods and Npw DesiKDS in Tusiany I'.askets for Florists' Use, in Wholesale Department. H. F. A. Lange VrORCESTER, MA.SS. Deliveries to all Points in New Eng^land. 135.000 BQuare feet of glass. FOR NEWPORT Narraganiett Pier and All Other Rhode Island Points Transfer Your Orders to GIBSON BROTHERS 38 WASHINSTON SBUAIIE, - - - NEWPOIIT. R. I. Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue, N. KKbuter Phone 506. Long Dist. Bell Phone iiSq Members Florists Telegraph Delivery Flower Deliveries In ROCHESTER,N.Y. 38 MAIN STREET, WEST. The California Florist JULIUS EPP3TEIN - ■PRANK H. FORREST S44 - »46 Geary Street. SAN FR.VNCISCO, and Hotel St. Francis, CAL. We cover the entire Pacific Coast and West of the Rockies. Wire us your orders for all Steamers sailing for Honolulu, Manila and the Orient. Regular Trade Discount FI-OWBRS BY TE1,EGRAPH SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA Pelicano, Rossi &Co. 123 KEARNY ST. The Far-Famed Flowers of TORONTO Delivered on mail or telesrapli order for any occasion, in any part of the Dominion. JOHN H. DUNLOP ^6 Yonu-e .St.. TOHONTO. ONT. Of Interest to Retail Florists "FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH." Leading Retail Florists Listed by Towns for Ready Reference. Alhauy, N. Y.— H. G. Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St. Alliany, X. Y. — The Rosery, 76 Maiden Lane. Amsterdam, N. Y.— John C. Hatcher, Boston— Tbos. F. Galvln, 124 Tremont St. Boston— Ed. MacMulkin, 194 Boylston St, Boston— Penn, the Florist, 37-43 Brom- fleld St. Boston— .Tullus A. Zinn, 1 Park St. Boston- I'billp L. Carbone, 342 Boylston St. Brooklyn, N. Y.— Robert G. Wilson, Ful- ton St. and Greene Ave. Buffalo, N. Y— Palmer's, 304 Main St. Chicago- William J. Smyth, Michigan Ave. and :ilst St. Chic.T^'ii — A. Lange, 23 E. Madison St, Cleveland, .0.— J. M. Gasser Co., Euclid Ave. Denver, Col.— Park Floral Co., 1643 B'way. Detroit, Mich. — J. Breitmeyer's Sons, Miami and Gratiot Aves. Kansas City, Mo.— Samuel Murray, 912 Grand Ave. Kansas Citv, Jlo.— Wm. L. Rock Flower Co., 1116 Walnut St. Detroit, Mich.— Florists' Telegraph De- liveries, 153 Bates St. Louisville, Ky.— Jacob Schulz, 550 South Fourth Ave. Newport, R. 1.— Gibson Bros., 36 Wash- ington Sq. New York— George M. Stumpp, 761 Fifth Ave., cor. E. 58th St. New York— David Clarke's Sons, 2139- 2141 Broadway. New York— Alex. McConnell, 611 5th Ave. New York— Young & Nugent, 42 W. 28th. New York— Dards, N. E. cor. 44th St. and Madison Ave. Providence, R. I.— T. J. Johnston & Co., 171 Weybosset St, Rochester, N, Y,— Salter Bros,, 38 Main St., West. Rochester, N. Y.— J. B, Keller Sons, 25 Clinton Ave., N, San Francisco, Cal. — The California Florist, 344-346 Geary St. San Francisco, Cal. — Pelicano, Rossi & Co., 123 Kearny St. Schenectady, N. Y.— J. C. Hatcher. St. Paul— Holm & Olsen, Inc, Toronto, Can. — J, H, Dnnlop, 96 Yonge St. Washington, D. C. — Gude Bros., 1214 F St. Wellesley, Mass. — Tallby. Worcester, Mass. — H. F. A. Lange. NEWS NOTES. Moline, III, — A nursery Is being es- tablished here on South Fifteenth street by Henry Klehni. South Sudbury, Mass, — Vincenzo Pemia has purchased the greenhouses formerly owned by Mrs. Isadore Good- now. Hinghatn, Mass, — Herbert F. Vining. who has been conducting the green- house business left by his brother, has severed his connection with the busi- ness. Plains, Mont. — A new company has been organized here under the name of the Rocky Mountain Nurseries and Orchard Development Co. A. P. Marsh is manager. Providence, R. I. — L. Engel intends to give up his store on Weybosset street as he has leased the floral de- partment of the Shepard Co. Fred C. Covin has opened a flower store on the main floor of L. Dimond & Co.'s department store. Oak leaves in autumn tints, chry- santhemums, cosmos, cattleyas and KlUarney roses make a very success- ful and admirable combination as used in window adornment and basket work this week by Penn, Boston. BOSTON, MASS. "Penn, The Telegraph Florist" -Member of Fl.irists' 'Telegraph Delivery ST.^S BROMFIELD STREET TRANSFER Your orders for flower or plant de- livery in Eastern New England to JULIUS A. ZINN 1 Park St., Boston &UOE SBOS. CO FLORISTS '214 F ST.,N.« WASHINGTON, D.C. GUDE'S Member Florists* Telegraph Delivery. Chicago. A. LANGE, 25 E. MADISON ST. THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, CLEflELANl Euclid Avenu* WELLESLEY GOLLEOE Dana Hall, Walnut Hill and Rockridge Hall School.. TAILBY, Wellesley, Mass. Tel. WcIleaU7 U-l aid t. NiBbt «-». Florists' Refrigerators Write us for catalogue and Prices, stating size you require, and for what kind of cut ffowers you wish to use the refrigerator; also slate whether you want it for display or only for storage. McCray Refrigerator Co., 553 Lake Street, Kendallville, Ind. Mention Horticulture when you ivrite. BOSTON FLOWER EXCHANGE. The Boston Flower Exchange has finally concluded negotiations for the new quarters at 1 and 3 Winthrop Square, but they will not move from Park street before March 1, as the present tenants' lease extends to Jan. 1 and there will be some extensive al- terations needed. The location is first- class tor a flower market, the floor space being very extensive and the large open square affording unlimited room for wagons and autos. Two large wholesale houses, Welch Bros, and N. F. McCarthy & Co. are already in that vicinity and the concentration will no doubt be an advantage to all. The Flower Exchange has declared a 10 per cent, dividend, payable Oct. 26, on the evening of which day the annual dinner of the corporation will take place. 514 HORTICULTUEE October 12, 1912 PHILADELPHIA NOTES. John Wilson is now manager of the Kugler Flower Shop in connection with Kugler's restaurant, vice Mr. Kef- fer resigned. The latter is reported intending to open a new retail store at Broad and Walnut streets opposite the Ritz-Carlton Hotel. B. Eschner, of M. Rice & Co. re- marks on the many large orders for baskets received from all sections of the country, indicating that baskets are becoming more and more popu- lar every year. The basket depart- ment is employing more help than ever before and is a hive of industry, night work having been the rule for some time past. The London Flower Shop, now lo- cated at 18th and Chestnut streets, has greatly improved quarters and is rap- idly extending its business. Original and up-to-date methods, shrewd buy- ing, cash dealing, and good advertis- ing is producing the inevitable result. Given artists on one side; good sales- manship and intelligent buying on the other — the result is "a sure thing." The new move in the Maule prog- ress reported to you some weeks ago is now fully authenticated in a two- column description of the new eight- story concrete building to be erected at 21st and Arch streets, which ap- pears in the Commercial Journal. The original building at 1711 Filbert street, occupied for the past twenty-six years, will still be maintained but mostly for office purposes. Alfred Burton, S. S. Pennock, C. E. Meehan, and C. H. Liggett paid a visit to the Jersey dahlia farms on the 4th inst. Mr. Burton was kind enough to furnish the transportation in his new safe and sane auto. The Bassett firms. W. A. Murray, Wood & Healy, D. Herbert & Sons, and others, at Hammonton and Atco were visited. The report is that the dah- lias have not bloomed nearly as well as usual this year. The Water Saving Exhibit in City Hall Square is greatly enlivened by a unique circle bed and fountain, ex- ecuted by Philip Freud, of the Hen- ry F. Michell Co. The peg to hang the story and the ad. on is the "Ring Fountain Spray," a device that "saves water." But Michell seeds and plants are the story, as exemplified in a fine lawn sod: lovely plants, aquatic and otherwise: trimmed pyramidal box bushes on the circular margin: vases of autumn foliage: Eulalia plumes and tritomas in the middle distance. The center is of course the feature, with its aquatics in bloom; its palms and other accessories. The cost of this display would be conservative at five hundred dollars. The procession of interested people passing aggregate probably one hundred thousand a day. I call that effective advertising of the most pronounced kind — and at a most trifling cost. No other firm in their line has had the enterprise to show themselves, so Michell has it all his own way. To paraphrase Harry Lau- der: Michell, as regards Philadelphia, "Will soon hae her a' to himsel'." Visitors: O. A. C. Oehmler, Wash- ington, D. C; H. L. Holmes, Harris- burg, Pa.; W. E. Marshall, New York City; Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Grandy. Jr., Norfolk, Va.; C. D. Mills, Jacksonville, Fla.; R. Vincent, Jr.. Whitemarsh. Md.; Mrs. Kendall Patterson, repre- senting Walter Armacost, Ocean Park, Cal.; R. L. Hawkins, Bridgeport, Conn.; Geo. H. Seidel, Hazelton, Pa.; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur H. Newell, of Kansas City, Mo., on their way back from Europe; Adolphus and William F. Gude. Washington, D. C; Henry Hart, New York City; D. Carmichael, representing J. M. McCullough's Sons, Cincinnati, Ohio; A. Emerich, repre- senting Vilmorin Andrieux et Cie., Paris. France; A. Bachelot, represent- ing M. Davy, Arpajon, France: M. H. Ebel, Sacramento, Cal.; James Brown, Coatesville, Pa.; Chas. Mawby, Van Lindley Co., N. C. WASHINGTON NOTES. McCrory's 5 and 10-cent store last week engaged in the florist business, selling roses two for five cents. They also had palms and ferns but these brought considerably better prices. A local firm supplied the stock. The decorating of the new section of the George Washington University Hospital on the occasion of its dedi- cation was done by George C. Shaffer. Cosmos was used in large quantities and other flowers, oak leaves and palms and ferns filled in. O. A. C. Oehmler's will open this week. The interior is in green and white, the walls being of the former and the fixtures of the latter color. The floor is of mosaic work. To the right of the entrance is the counter and at the rear is the ice box, back of which is a make up room and above a mezzanine floor. Several chandeliers with electric lamps of high power fur- nish light. Fred H. Kramer was neatly taken in by a colored woman last week who told a most harrowing tale of her mother's death. She wanted a few blooms to put on the casket and fi- nally selected a $5 design to be sent to the house of sorrow. She had a chec'; for $15 that had been given her, she said, by the people by whom she was employed. The balance was given her in cash, then the delivery boy couldn't locate the bereaved family at the address given and to cap the cli- max, the check came back stamped "no good." Gude Bros, furnished the decora- tions for the Mattingly-King wedding. The house was decorated with pink and white roses, chrysanthemums, greens, palms and ferns, with a group of wed- ding bells in the parlor. The bride's bouquet was of roses and lily of the valley, while the bouquets of the bridesmaids were of roses of four dif- ferent tints of pink, matching their gowns. At the church the altar vases were filled with white roses and the wall pockets with chrysanthemums, and the pew markers were of white chrysanthemums, tied with satin rib- bon. St. Louis. — Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Wind- ier have returned from a three week's trip to Chicago. Grimm & Gorley have bought the stock and fixtures of Ed. Westermann who is now in their employ. Visitors: Frank McCabe, represeui- ing A. L. Randall, Chicago; L. P. Edlefsen, Los Angeles, Cal., visiting his nephew W. C. Smith. CHICAGO NOTES. Trade Notes. A new auto delivery car for Schil- ler, the florist, is just received. ThiB- store uses two and finds them very satisfactory for rush orders. That Boston ferns are not losing any of their popularity was evidenced last week when a Chicago department store sold 1500 in four-inch pots in one day. The various growers in and about Chicago are making exhibits at Spring- field this week. The prizes offered are larger than at the regular flower shows. At Peter Reinberg's, American Beau- ties are getting scarce in the short lengths and Richmonds are filling their place, the latter reaching thirty-six and forty inch stems. All the large houses are showing quantities of autumn foliage and it makes a happy combination with the chrysanthemums, a fact the retailers' windows bear testimony to. Three car loads of azaleas have just arrived from Belgium for Frank Oechs- lin, making the distance between Bel- gium and Chicago in just eighteen days. Another car is on the way. John Kruchten, who is an authority on home-grown gardenias, says the plants are full of buds and that bright weather will insure a good crop. The cold, cloudy weather now prevailing looks very discouraging. A beautiful new carnation, white with carmine pencilings, is to be sent out next year by the Chicago Carna- tion Co. and several bunches are cut each day and sent to the Chicago sales- rooms. It is still unnamed, is of aver- age size, very stiff stem and has great substance to its petals. Joseph Ziska is now sole owner of the business that was organized seven years ago under the name of the Chi- cago Rose Co., with a greenhouse l)lant at Libertyville, 111., and which will hereafter be known by his name. It was organized by J. Weiland, J. Zis- ka and J. B. Degnan. Hoerber Bros, have two large houses of Bride roses now in crop. Mr. Hoer- ber says he has plenty of calls tor Bride and that its shipping qualities makes it in good demand for out-of- town trade. In carnations the entire planting is of five varieties, Beacon, Victory, Enchantress, White Enchan- tress, and Perfection. Personal. Oscar Wiegand, 2005 N. Halsted street, is taking a trip to California. T. V. Brown is back at his old place at A. Lange's after a year in Florida. C. Windier of St. Louis, Mo., left Friday tor home after spending several wee.^s in Chicago. Miss Lillie Tonner, lately with the A. Randall Co., leaves on the 15th for the south where she has a pecan orchard. A. F. Longren was home over Sun- day after his first trip for Poehlmann Bros. Co. He reports business in florists' supplies as opening up nicely. E. B. Washburn and family are pre- paring to leave very shortly for a win- ter in California where a milder cli- mate will be more favorable to Mr. Washburn. Visitors: Alfred Baur, Erie, Pa.; Mr. and Mrs. C. Humfeld. Clay Center, Kas. October 12, 1912 HOBTICULTURE 515 l^^^^^^^^^i^^^'^^^^^^^^^^S^^^)^'^*^^^^^^^^^^^^^^? THE" FLORISTS' SUPPLY HOUSE OF AMERICA Novelties and Necessaries for Fall Trade CORK BARK • Richest and most decorative rustic material for covering boxes and many otlier v«x/iviY DX«ivi% , purposes. Indispensable to all up-to-date florists. BIRCH BARK l Excellent and artistic for smooth work on pedestals, etc. C£DAR BARK • Trimmed, selected stock, useful for many purposes, especially where inexpensive effects are desired. In brown, green, leather, cherry red, brown and two tone. IDEAL PREPARED OAK AND BEECH SPRAYS SOMETHING NEW! RED SEA MOSS RED CORAL MOSS Very dainty and charming when mixed in with magnolia leaves, etc., in making sprays. Note Especially: LOMARIA FERNS in autumn shades. BRAZILIAN MOSS for sprays. RED RUSCUS PINE CONES H. BAYERSDORFER ®» CO. THE ^'''>^'^''^' *^^S^l,s^ OF AMERICA 1129 ARCH STREET PHILADELPHIA. PA. PERSONAL. James Rough, of Boston has taken a position with S. J. Reuter & Son, florists. Westerly, R. I. Mr. and Mrs. William Penn, of Bos- ton, have just returned from a trip to New York, Baltimore and Wash- ington. P. H. Kramer, formerly of Wichita, Kan., is now in charge of the green- houses of J. E. Yates, 308 East Spring- field avenue. Champaign, 111. John Chisholm, employed by Ber- teimann Bros. Co., florists, Indianapo- lis, Ind., has accepted a position with Gude Bros, Washington, D. C. Benjamin Allmond, formerly of New York, N. Y., has accepted the position of superintendent of the L. A. Thomp- son estate at Glen Cove, L. I., N. Y. James Russell, formerly with Win- sel's seed store, 211 South Main street, Los Angeles, Calif., is now in charge of the farm of H. N. Gage, at Monte- bella. Fred Miller, for many years with Gude Bros., Washington, D. C, has accepted a position with W. W. Scholtz, florist, 306 North Tyron street, Charlotte, N. C. Kenney Davis, formerly foreman at the Anacostia greenhouses of F. H. Kramer, has accepted a position with Ratclifte & Tanner, 25 West Broad street, Washington, D. C. Boston visitors: — Stephen Green, representing H. Bayersdorfer & Co.. Philadelphia; R. Schoch represent- ing "The House of Rice." Philadel- phia; A. E. Thatcher, Bar Harbor, Me. Dan. Whittle, Albany, N. Y.; W. Atle.- Burpee, Philadelphia. CINCINNATI NOTES. J. A. Peterson called on his trade in Louisville, Ky., for several days last, week. C. E. Critchell has increased his force by two to take care of his larger volume of business. Peter Weiland had the first violets in the market. The quality, consider- ing the early time for them, is excel- lent. On last Friday afternoon Myer Hel- ler held a reception at the Hill-Heller store, to his friends and those of the public interested in flowers. The wedding of Miss Florence Wind- ram and Oliver Hetsch took place last Wednesday. After their honeymoon the newlyweds will reside in Lees- burg, Fla.. where Mr. Hetsch takes charge of the Lake Shore Ferneries. Visitor: Wm. Gardner, manager of P. J. Olinger's greenhouses. New Cas- tle. Ind. Cleveland visitors — Robert Rahaley and Walter Taepke, Detroit, Mich. In reading the advertisement of R. M, Ward on page 500, take particular notice of Mr. Ward's claim that lilies will pay for a greenhouse quicker rhan the profits of any other article. This, if true, (and we have no reason to question it) is a vitally important fact and paves the way for an att Mitive reading of the rest of Mr. Ward's prop- osition. NEW YORK NOTES. The death is announced of Herbert A. Joslin at Allston, Mass., on Oct. 3, aged 55 years, and at one time a well- known New York florist. The funeral took place at Allston on the 6th inst, Julius Walter, of the Stumpp & Walter Co., who has been suffering for the past three weeks from a severe attack of pneumonia, is now, we are pleased to report, well on the road to recovery. Louis Grossman, who was on the J H. Staren estate at Glen Island, N. Y., and latterly with Ernest Flagg, Esq., Dongan Hills, S. I., has now charge of the floral arrangements and plants at the Hotel Astor. The wedding of Ailing Woodruff to Miss Dorothy Blackball is announced to take place at Woodmont, Conn., on Oct. 17 and the honeymoon will be spent in Europe. Mr. Woodruff is of the firm of S. D. Woodruff & Sons and is located at their Dey street ware- house. Visitor: Boston. J. B. Shea, Supt. of Parks, INCORPORATED. Boston, Mass. — Zinn's Flower Shop, capital stock $5,000. Incorporators, Clarence W. Rowley. Olivia F. Zinn, Annie P. Magee. Columbus, O. — San Pedro Develop- ment Co., to conduct nurseries, or- chards and vegetable gardens. Capi- tal stock $25,000. Incorporators, A. S. W. Huffman, C. A. McAllister. J. L. Baker. F. M. Hammond and F. N, Hammond. 516 HORTICULTURE October 12, 1912 BEAUTIES 91.00 -to $4.00 p^r d^z^rt Sp^^i^ls $30.00 p^r 100 Our Beauties are in splendid cnmlition, lar^^e flowers of good color. An nmple supply of ;ill sizes. Cattleyas and Gardenias A steady supply every day all tlimugh the season. Business Hours: 7 A. M. — 8 P. M. The Leo S^iessen Co, WHOLESALE FLORIST* i2rh ^.id*^^.Te%ts.. PHILADELPHIA aiiiiiiinii 3 To Cut Flower Growero and S Retail FloHata IF YOU want to find a market for your product want a regular or special supply of the product of the best growers Consult the Advertisements on these Wholesale Flower l-'ases = The Advertisers Represented Here are the Leading S S Concerns In the Wholesale Flower Trade • laiiiiiiiiumniiniiiimiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiinmiiiiinutHUHMiiiiiig THE BEST LETTERS FOR FLORIST'S USE THOSE MADE BY THE Boston Florist Letter Co. «C PEARL ST. BOSTON N. F. McCarthy, Mgr. Order direct or I(uy from your local supply dealer. Insist CARNATIONS. 15.00 10.00 6.00 2.00 .50 •50 1. 00 2.00 25.00 15.00 8.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 8.00 MISCELLANEOUS Cattleyas 20.00 Lilies, Longiflorum . Lily of the Valley. Violets Chrysanthemums, Fancy " Ordinary Daises Sweet Peas Gardenias Adiantum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus, Strings (100) " " & Spren. (100 Bchs.) 10 .00 to 2.00 lo .40 to 10.00 to 6.00 to to to 35-00 10.00 4.0Q ■50 12.00 25.00 to 15.00 1. 00 12.00 50.00 50.00 20.00 to 15.00 to 10.00 to 5.00 to 5.00 to 5.00 to 5.00 to 5.00 to 35 .00 to to 3.00 to to 18.00 to 1 2 .00 to to to 25.00 to 12.00 40.00 35-«> 25.00 20.00 15.00 zo.oo 10.00 8.00 10.00 8.00 50.00 12.00 4.00 •75 25.00 18.00 1.50 •75 35-00 1. 00 15.00 60.00 15.00 to 40.00 to 10.00 to 8.00 3.00 to 4.00 3.00 to 8.00 3.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 8.00 3.00 to 10.00 1.00 to 2.00 50,00 to 75.00 lO.OC to 12.00 3.00 to 4.00 •25 to ■35 20.00 to 25.00 10.00 to to to to 15.00 1. 00 to 1.25 10.00 to 15.00 3500 to 50.00 15.00 to 25.00 30.00 20.00 12.00 6.00 3-00 3.00 3.00 3-00 25.00 10.00 2.00 15.00 8.00 15.00 Z.QO 10.00 35.00 35OO 35 -oo 25.00 15.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 8.00 8.00 40.00 12.50 4.00 .50 25.00 13. 00 25.00 1.50 I2.CO 50.00 50.00 J.A.BCOLONG 82-84-86 E, Randolph St., Chicago OOR STOCK IS A-l AND IT IS QUALITY NOT PRICES THAT TALKS GHIGAGO CARNATION COMPANY (A. T. PYFER, Manager: 30 East Randolph Street, - ;- CHICAGO, ILL. Chicago Flower Growers' Association Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers and Plants 176 N. MICHIGAN AVE., i'Nri5^'^.%i^'f." CHICAGO October 12, 1912 HORT ICULTURE SI 7 Flower Market Reports All flowers are abun- BOSTON dant this week, with prices somewhat lower and the tendency downward generally. Roses are coming in very freely, all varieties. No special demand is en- countered for any variety except Ma- dame Russell; that sterling novelty is bringing American Beauty prices. Carnations are coming in better qual- ity, with a good proportion of long stems and there are more than enough for ordinary demands, the whites having the better sale. Chry- santhemums increase in number every day, but there are no really fine blooms on this market thus far, the quality being below par as a general thing. Gladioli are seen here and there, also a few dahlias, but both are close to their finish. There are plenty of really good gardenias and the cat- tleya crop is entirely beyond control for the time being. Many of the lat- ter are lagging on wholesalers' hands. Lilies, lily of the valley, violets and other seasonable stock are normal. For the past two weeks BUFFALO weather conditions have been favorable and the flower business has been brisk. There has been no shortage to speak of on any line except occasionally lily of the valley and carnations. Out-door stock has still been coming in and has had good sales. Dahlias were in good supply and cleaned up fairly well; Jack Rose and the pink varie- ties have been best sellers. Carnations are coming on more plentiful each day and the quality is becoming bet- ter. Enchantress and White Perfec- tion are best though some good Beacon and Winsor are seen. Beau- ties have had a better demand; the quality is also better than heretofore. All other roses have been better thau for some time past. The chrysanthe- mum season has begun and the bright days have brought them on fast, and so far they have sold satisfactory. Violets have made their appearance though there is no special demand. Lilies are more plentiful. There Is plenty of smilax and other greens. Weddings, autumn store decorations and floral work consumed a good lot of flowers the past week. The Chicago market is CHICAGO very active in all lines and were there more stock it would be still more so. The demand for all kinds of roses is very good, and the supply comes nearer to meeting the demand than at any time since the shortage began. Some fancy Richmonds and Killarneys are of ex- cellent quality and comparatively long stems, but the great bulk of roses is of medium grade. American Beauties are a little shy on the long-stemmed ones, also. Some very good carnations are now coming in and a little bright weather would work wonde>s for them. Lilies sold fairly well last week and lily of the valley is active. Quite a few sweet peas are coming and are quickly picked up at 75c. per 100. Vio- lets are to be had in both single and double varieties. A few Francis King gladioli are still coming and some Augusta. Chrysanthemums are daily giving evidence that their time is drawing near. Green is moving well; the demand for smilax is especially active. ROSE SPECIAL Koses are iuipnivinf; in quality and Icnulli of stem right along and as our growers are cutting freely, we offer this siiecial. A trial order will convince y.iu of the unusuaT values these boxes contain. Ol R SELECTION AS TO COLOR.S AND VARIETIES, IN LOTS OF -'00 OK OVER, S3.00 PER 1(H). THIS SELECTION IN- S.M1L-\X: .$5.00 per case. (illEEN GALAX: $1.50 per 1,000: $7..'30 per 10,000. BRONZE GALAX: $1.-50 per 1,000; .$7.00 per 10.000. LEICOTHOE .SPRAYS (green): $1.(K! per 100; $9.50 per 1,000. GREEN SHEET MOSS: $3.50 per bag. _ SPHAGNIM MOSS: Ten bbl. bales, nicely burlapped. each, $4.00; o l)ale lots, .$.3.75 each; 10 bale lots, $3.50 each ; 25 bale lots, $3.25 each. RIBBONS .AND SUPPLIES: Many new patterns in exclusive Ribbons. Write us f(ir prices on these and on Supplies. S, S. I^ennook^Iklee.tian Co- THE ^'loSists^I PHILADELPHIA PHILADELPHIA 1608-1620 Ludlow St. NEW YORK 117 W. 28th St. WASHINGTON 1212 New York Ave. WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS — ™*°^ ""'"IS-d^We'r^s only ROSES I CINCINNATI I Septembei [ATI I T 24 I DBTROIT October 8 BUFFALO October 8 I PITTSBURQH October i Am. Beauty, Fancy and Special.. " " Extra No. I " " Lower Grades Killarney, Richmond, Maryland . Bride, 'Maid HilUngdon, Ward, Melody Taft, Sunburst CARNATIONS . MISCELLANEOUS Cattleyas Lilies, Longiflorum Lily of the Valley Violets Chrysanthemums, Fancy " Ordinary Daises Sweet Peas Gardenias Adiantum ....- Smilax Asparagus Plumous, Strings (zoo) " " & Spren. (loo bchs.) 15.00 to 25 .DO 10.00 to 15.00 6.00 to 10.00 3.00 to 2.00 to 2,00 to 2.00 to 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 to .50 to 10.00 3.00 10.00 35-00 25.00 50.00 12.50 4.00 1,00 12.50 40.00 3500 20.00 to 25.00 15.00 to 20,00 10.00 to 15.00 4.00 to 10.00 6.00 to 8.00 3.00 to 6.00 6.00 to 8.00 3.0Q to 6.00 15.00 to 20.00 10.00 to 15.00 6.00 to 10.00 2.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 6.00 2.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 6.00 2.00 to 8.00 1.50 to 2.50 ; i.oo to 2.50 12.50 3.00 X5.00 10.00 25.00 15-00 50.00 15.00 4.00 ■50 20.00 15.00 35.00 1.50 12.00 40.00 50.00 to 8.00 to 3.00 to .50 to 12.00 to 8.00 to 20.00 1.00 40.00 to to 35.00J 25.00. to. DO.OO 10.00 4.00 .60 20.00 10.00 25.00 1.25 15.00 50.00 35 -oo. 20.00 to 25.00 18.00 15.00 to 8.00 to 12.00 3.00 to 6.00 ♦.00 to to 8.00 4.00 to to 8.00 1.50 to 3. Co 40.00 8.00 3.00 .50 to to to to to to to 10 to 1.00 to JO. 00 to 40.00 to 50.00 12.00 4.00 •75 ■50 1.25 15.00 50.00 25.00 to 50.00 The demand all last CINCINNATI week was very active and this week's bids fair to continue the same way. A large part of it Is for flowers and dec- orations for weddings. The warm weather last week brought in such an increased supply that the tension in the marl-.et that has been apparent for several weeks was greatly relieved and there was easily enough blooms to take care of every request. Roses of all kinds sold nicely but toward the end of last week and on Monday of this week not all of them were taken up. Cooler weather which has arrived since then will undoubtedly retard the cut enough to bring it near to whert' it was a week ago. Most all Beauty growers consigning into the market are cutting an excellent crop. Carna- tions are proving good sellers. They are of a tolerably good quality, too. Lily of the valley and giganteum lil- ies sell well. The chrysanthemum market is very good. Large quantities of cosmos and fine dahlias are coming in. Good stock is still very DETROIT scarce. Chrysanthemums were promised in quan- tity last week but did not material- ize and consequently they also wei'e far below the demand. Roses which have been off crop, are expected to furnish some long stemmed blooms this week again. {{.'ontinufd on t'ot:'' ."^i; • 518 HOHTICULTURB October 12, 1912 M. C. FORD Successor to FORD BROTHERS J2l West 28th Street NEW YORK A Full Line of ALL CUT FLOWEKS. Telephone, 3870 or 3871 Madison Square. H. E. FROMENV ~ Wholesale Commission Florist, Choice Cut Flowers, Sr West ^8th St. NEW YORK Telephones: 2300, 3201, Madison Square. Alfred H. Langjahr All rlioice cut-flowers in season. Semi for quotntions. Correspondence with sliip- I»eis of flrst-rlass stn<>l{ inviteIowses, Southern Smila.v. land I'alnietto. lei {Sli^} "ad.s, 113 W. 28 St., New YorJt. RCED (SL KCLLER IJJ WesI JSth St.. New York Florists' Supplies We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work & Novelties and :HT .Ir.tlrrs in Decorative <;iassware, (irowers and Florists' Requisites SAJLITH SuMMMr to JOIfM I. RAYNOK Wholesale Commission Florist TVi.'k H. Trmeadir Chariee SckeM* TRAENDLY & SCHENCK Wliolesale Florists 131 West 28th St., New York Telephones : 79S mad 799 Madia** S^umtc ConeigDients Solicit*LIS, Sec'y HENRY M. ROBINSON CO. OF NEW YORK Maurice L. Glass, Manager 55-57 WEST 26th ST. - - - NEW YORK CITY Special Attention to the Skipping Trade October 12, 1912 HORTICULTUEE 519 BUY BOSTON FLOWERS N. F. MCCARTHY & CO., 112 Arch St., 31 Otis St. BOSTON'S BEST HOUSE MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, Inc. WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS ConslgnmenU Solicited Hardy Fancy Fern Our Specialty 38-40 BROADWAY, DETROIT, MIUH. Flower Market Reports f Continmd from page jiJj) With the return of NEW YORK summer weather — and we have experi- •enced five hot days in succession, the mercury having gone up to 78 — our n)arket, which loolied like getting into good shape, has had a decided check and the slightly better conditions and tone of last week are not maintained. American Beauty roses have been pretty firm, but other varieties are in such quantities that the prices quoted must be somewhat unreliable. Chrys- anthemums are selling well but we have far too many for satisfactory re- turns. All other stocks are plentiful, but prices have a downward tendency. The demand fci PHILADELPHIA American Beau- ty last week ex- ceeded the supply hence the price re- mained firm at the advance noted in our last report. This is one of the healthiest signs of an improved mar- ket. Richmonds are not plentiful as yet and perhaps this is just as well, as there seems to be no very active demand for them. There is a plenti- ful supply of Killarneys and these move off excellently — particularly the white. Taft is proving not only a good summer but also a great fall rose. We have never seen it better than it is at present and the demand for it keeps up. It seems to fill a gap that no other competitor can touch. Hillingdons and Wards are also strong features of the market — both in ^-ln., all strong stock, $1.90 per 100 If ordered at once. Cash. John Bauscber, Jr., Freeport, 111. AZALEAS P. Ouwerkerk, Hoboken, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers A. Leutby & Co., Koslindale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. iioechner & Co., NenTYorETTCTT For page see List of Advertisers. F. K. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. BA¥ TREES McHutchlson & Co., 17 Murray St., N. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobblnk & Atkins, Y. _ , Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. August Koelker & Sons, 31 Barclay St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Bay trees and Box trees, all sizes. Write for special list. Julius Roebrs Co., Rnther- ford, N. J. BEDDING PLANTS A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. For page see List of Advertisers. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. For page see List of Advertisers. BEGONIAS J. A. Peterson & Sons, Cincinnati, O. Glory of Cincinnati. For page see List of Advertisers. Fancy Begonia Rex, 7 varieties, $4.00 per hundred. A. & G. Rosbach, Pemberton, N. J. BERBERIS THINBERGII lOO.Ono Bpi-heris Thiinbergii, from 6 in. to 2i'4 ft., and new seed of .'same; also Cleiuntis pani.-iUata, 1, 2 and 3-.vr. old, and new seed. Get my prices. Beuj. Conneil, Florist. Mei-chantvlUe, \. J. BO.XWOOD TREES Bobbink & Atkins, Kutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. CARNATIONS— Continued Carnations, 700 Fair Maid, .f5.00 per 100. Wm. CapsticU, Auburndale, Mass. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Box Trees, all sizes. Ask for special list. BOILERS Kroeschell Bros. Co., 466 Erie St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. HItchinga & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, N. Y. BOXES— CUT FLOWER^FOLDING Edwards Folding Box Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. Folding cut flower boxes, the best made. Write for list. Holtcn & Hunkel Co., Mil- waukee, Wis. BULBS AND TUBERS J. M. Thorburn & Co., 33 Barclay St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Michell's Seed House, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Ralph M. Ward & Co., 71 Murray St., New York. Horseshoe Brand Lilies and French Bolbs. For page see List of Advertisers. James VIck's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. The W. W. Barnard Co., CMcago, Ill7~ For page see List of Advertisers. Fottler, Flske, Rawson Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. E. S. Miller, Wading River, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. P. H. Goodsell, New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hndson, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. O. v. Zangen, Hoboken, N. J. Dutch and French. For page see List of Advertisers. Weeber & Don, New York, N. Y. Double Narcissus Von Slon. For page see List of Advertisers. Bulbs of all descriptions. Write for prices. C. Keur & Sons, Hlllegom, Holland. New York Branch, 31-33 Broadway. CALLA8 Wm. Ehmann, Corfu, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. CANNAS R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. For page see List of Advertisers. CAPE JASMINE Cape Jasmine, fine cuttings, 8 Inch and over, ready for rooting; 100 $1.00, 1000 $8.00, prepaid. Cash with order. Texas Nursery & Floral Co., Box 178, Alvln, Tex. CARNATION STAPLE Split carnations quickly, easily and cheaply mended. Plllsbury's Carnation Staple, 2000 for $1.00 post paid. I. L. Pillsbury, Galesburg, 111. CARNATIONS S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. F. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette, Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. B. G. Merritt & Co., Grange, Md. Field-Grown Carnations. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Fuller, Leominster, Mass. Field Grown Carntions. CHRYSANTHEMUMS R. J. Irwin. New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Stock Plants, Smith's Advance 'Mums, 75c. per doz., $5.00 per 100. Peirce Broth- ere, Waltham, Mass. CHRYSANTHEMUM, THE. By A. Her- rlngton. The author has endeavored to assist and direct the efforts of those who would grow and excel in producing per- fect chrysanthemum flowers, showing that not in secret arts and practices, but Jp plain course of procedure are the desired results attained. Illustrated, 160 pages. Price 50 cents. Orders fllled by HORTICULTURE, 11 Hamilton Place, Boston. COCOANUT FIBRE SOIL 20th Century Plant Food Co., Beverly, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. CYCLAMENS Thomas Roland, Nahant, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. R. J. Irwin, New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Cyclamens, 3-inch pots, $10.00 per 100; $80.00 per 1000. Julius Roehrs Co., Ruther- ford, N. J. DAHLIAS R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. For page see List of Advertisers. Dahlias— 250O field clumps, latest varie- ties, cheap for cash; or what have you to exchange? Geo. H. Walker, Dahlia Expert, North DIghton. Mass. NEW DAHLIAS FOR 1912. Dorothy Peacock Mrs. J. Gardner Cas- sett. Golden Wedding, New Century Dah- lias, etc. Big stock of best cnt flower dahlias. Write for surplus list and special prices. Peacock Dahlia Farms, Wlllljms- town Junction, N. J., Post Office, Berlin, N. J. DAISIES Wm. Ehmann, Corfu, N: Y. For page see List of Advertisers. DECORATIVE PLANTS A. Leuthy & Co., Perkins St. Nnrseries, Roslindale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Robert Craig Co., Market and 49tb Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. John Scott, Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers^ Woodrow & Marketos. 41 West 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. DELPHINIUMS Delphinium Formosum, extra strong, 1 year old, $4.50 per 100. Write for samples and wholesale list. Geo. F. Klmbel, Flonr- town. Pa. DOUBLE CL.\W HAM.MEB Double Claw Hammer Co., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. FEBTILINE Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. For Ust of Advertisers See Pap 499 October 12. 1912 HOKTICULTURE 521 IERTII.IZER8 Elmer D. Sn.lth & Co., Adrian, Mich. Fertlline. For pnge see List of Advertisers. 20th Century Plant Food Co., Beverly, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. Elliott & Sons, 42 Vesey St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Stumpp & Walter Co., New York, N. Y. Clay's Fertilizer. For page see List of Advertisera. Pulverized Manure Co., 31 Union Stock Yards, Chicago, 111. Wizard Brand Cattle Manure. For page see List of Advertisers. DOUBLE FARM CROPS. By restoring soil fertility with Shell-Marl Land-Lime, Wood Ashes Substitute, Ground Phosphnte Rock, Basic Slag. Endorsed, recommended and used by experiment stations and lead- ing farmers. Best results by applying In the fall. Send for catalogue. Vermont Marl Company, Brattleboro, Vermont. FERNS A. Leathy & Co., Roslindale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Godfrey Aschmann, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. H. H. Barrows & Son, Whitman, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. John Scott, Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Robert Craig Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For pnge see List of Advertisers. B'rank Oechslln, 4911 Qulncy St., Chicago. Ferns for Dishes. For page see List of Advertisers. R. J. Irwin, New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. F. E. Plerson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Adlantum cuneatum clumps, will divide to make 4 to 6 plants, $12.00 per 100. Wm. Capstlck. Anburndaie. Mass. Fern runners, fine stock Boston, Whit- manli, Amerpohli, Sprlngfieldit, $1.S0 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. Roosevelt runners, very fine, $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. Roosevelt, 4-Inch, $15.00 per 100, 5-Inch, $25.00 per 100. Asparagus Plumosus, 4- Inch, handsome stock, $8.00 per 100. 50.000 sq. ft. of glass at Cleveland, O., devoted exclusively to ferns. I have the best stock to be had anywhere. Prices are low, tor cash only. Schneider, Florist, Springfield, 0. FLORISTS' ENCYCLOPEDIA FREE M. Rice & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. FIX)RISTS' LETTERS Boston Florist Letter Co., 66 Pearl St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS* SUPPLIES N. F. McCarthy & Co., 112 Arch St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. H. M. Robinson & Co., 15 Province St. and 9 Chapman Place, Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. M. Rice & Co., 1220 Race St., Phlla., Pa. •For page see List of Advertisers. Keed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Sl S^ Pennock-Meehan Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., 1129 ArdTstTi Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. Welch Bros. Co., 226 Devonshire St. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWER POTS. W. H. Ernest, 28th and M Sts., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. A. H. Hews & Co., Cambridge, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Hllflnger Bros., Ft. Edward, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Syracuse Pottery Co., Syracuse, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. FORGET-ME-NOTS Forget-me-nots from greenhouse grown feed, sure for Christmas; strong 2^4-In. plants, extra earlv, continuous bloomer, $2,150 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. Cash. B. B. Pohlmann, G45 Chapln, Rocktord, III. FREESIAS F. R. Plerson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. FREIGHT TRUCKING Theo. Flcke, New York, N. Y. FUNGINE Aphlne Mfg. Co., Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. GALAX Michigan Cut Flower Co., 38 and 40 Broad- way, Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. Rerran Co., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Hartford & McDonough, Boston, Mass. GERANIUMS R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marih,' Maryland For page see List of Advertisers. NEW GERANIUM "HELEN MICHHLL." The best clear scarlet Bedding Geranium ever offered. See Adv., page 384. 214 In. plants (ready from January, 1913), $2.S0 per doz.; 100, $15.00; $125.00 per 1000. Orders Booked Now. MICHELL'S SEED HOUSE, Philadelphia, Pa. GLADIOLUS John Lewis <^'hllds, Flowerfleld, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. GLASS Foley Mfg. Co., Western Ave., between 25th and 26th Sts., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Sharp, Partridge & Co., 22d and Lumber Sts., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Parshelsky Bros., inc., 215-217 Havermeyer St., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Greenhouse glass, lowest prices. John- ston Glass Co., Hartford City, Ind. GLAZING POINTS H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. Peerless Glazing Point. For page see List of Advertisers. GOLD FISH Gold fish, aquarium plants, snails, cas- tles, globes, aquarium, fish foods, nets, etc., wholesale. Franklin Barrett, breeder, 4815 D St., Olney, Philadelphia, Pa. Large breeding pairs for sale. Send for price list. GREENHOUSE BUILDING MATERIAL A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset, Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Metropolitan Material Co., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co., Chicago. Pecky Cypress for Benches. For page see List of Advertisers. Frank Van Assche, Jersey City, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. S. Jacobs & Sons, Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. V. E. Reich, Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION Foley Mfg. Co., Chicago. I'or page see List of Advertisers. King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION— Continued A. T. Steams Lumber Co., Boston, Haas. For page see List of Advertisers. Charles H. Dodd, Jersey City, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. H. Lutton, Jersey City, N. J^ For page see List of Advertisers. Metropolitan Material Co., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Frank Van Assche, Jersey City, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. Plerson U-Bar Co., Madison Ave., New York. Designer and Builder. Hitchlngs & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE SUPPLIES E. H. Hunt, Chicago, III. GUTTERS King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. Y. King Channel Gutters. For page see List of Advertisera. Metropolitan Material Co., Brooklyn, N. Y. Iron Gutters. For page see List of Advertisers. HAIL INSURANCE Florists' Hall Asso. of America. J. G. Esler, Saddle River, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. HARDY FERNS AND GREEN GOODS Michigan Cut Flower Exchange. 38 and 40 Broadway, Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. The Kervan Co, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Hartford & McDonough, Boston, Mass. A. A. Gibbons, Red Level, Ala. HEATING APPARATUS Kroeechell Bros. Co., 466 Erie St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. H. Dodd, Jersey City, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS Bay State Nurseries, No. Ablngton, Mas*. For page see List of Advertisers. E. S. Miller, Wading River, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. P Ouwerkerk, P. O. No. 1, Hoboken, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. HOLLYHOCKS Hollyhocks, large transplanted, douM* white, yellow, pink, red, maroon, single mixed, $4.50 per 100. Write for wholesale list of other perennials ; it will pay yo«. Geo. F. Klmbel, Flonrtown, Pa. HOSE H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. HOT-BED SASH A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. ■ Foley Mfg. Co., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Parshelsky Bros., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. vTe. Helch, BrooklynTN.^Y. Double Glass. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Burtlham Co., 1133 Broadway, N. K. HYDRANGEAS HYDRANGEA OTAKSA. EXTRA FINE PLANTS, POT GROWN. 6-in., 4 to 6 shoots $25.00 per 100 STRONG. FIELD-GROWN PLANTS. 4 to 6 shoots $15.00 per 100 2 to 4 shoots 12.00 per 100 Can be shipped by freight. Satisfaction assured. R. J. Irwin, 3097 Broadway, New York. N. Y. In writing to Advertisers Jcindly mention Horticulture 622 HORTICULTURE October 12, 1912 INSECTICIDES Eastern Chemical Co., Boston, Mass. Imp. Soap Spray. For page see List of Advertisers. Apbine Manufacturing Co., Madison, N. J. Aphlne and Fungine. For page see List of Advertisers. E. H. Hunt, Chicago, 1!I. To-Bak-Ine Products. Lemon Oil Co., Baltimore, Md. Standard Insecticide. For page see List of Advertisers. Interstate Tobacco Co., New York, N. T. "Tip Top" Tobacco Powder. For page see List of Advertisers. Benjamin Hammond, Flshklll-on-Hudson, N. T. Slug Shot. For page see List of Advertisers. Kentuck.v Tobacco Product Co., Louisville, Ky. Nico-Fume. IRIS Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. GERMAN IRIS. FLORENTINE (slate white), CELESTE (lavender), FAIRY (white), SPECIOSA (purple), DALMATICA (pale blue). SIBERIAN IRIS. WHITE BLUE (type), BLUE ORIEN- TALIS. WHITE ORIENTALIS (Snow Queen). Dozens, hundreds, thonsands. Write wants. O. H. DICKINSON, SPRINGFIELD, MASS. JAPANESE LILIES Loechner & Co., New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. £andscape engineers and con- TRACTOR8 Fairfield Landscape & Nursery Co., New York, N. Y. LEMON OIL Lemon Oil Co., Baltimore, Md. For page see List of Advertisers. LILY BULBS 9. R. Plerson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Jas. Vlck's^ Sons, Rochester, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. LILT OF THE VALLEY PIPS Loechner & Co., New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. F. R. Plerson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudsou, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. August Roelker & Sons, 31 Barclay St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. MeHntchlson & Co., 17 Murray St., N. Y. Berlin Valley Pips. For page see List of Advertisers. LILIUM GIGANTECM R. M. Ward & Co., New York, N. Y. Horse Shoe Brand. For page see List of Advertisers. MASTICA F. O. Pierce Co., New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons, Boston, Mass. For page see List of .Advertisers. NICO-FUME Kentucky Tobacco Product Co., Louisville, Ky. NURSERY STOCK P. Ouwerkerk, Weehawken Heights, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. W. & T. Smith Co., Genevar~NT~Y\ For page see List of Advertisers. Bay State Nurseries North Ablngton, Mass. Hardy, Northern Grown Stock. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutherford. N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. W. B. Whittier & Co., South Framlngham, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. P. Hamilton Goodsell, New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Fairfield Landscape & Nursery Co., New York, N. Y. NURSERY STOCK— Continued McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Lancaster County Nurseries, Lancaster, Pa. Shade Tree Bargains. August Roelker & Sons, 31 Barclay St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Stuart Low &. Co., Enfield, England. British-Grown Roses. Fruit Trees, Vines, Orchids, Ttc. For page see List of Advertisers. Fusts' Nurseries, Brussels, Belgium. Send for Catalogue. For page see List of Advertisers. John Waterer & Sons, Ltd., Bagshot, Eng. For page see List of Advertisers. Manual of the Trees of North America, by C. S. Sargent, mailed to your address for J6.00 by Horticulture Publishing Co., 11 Hamilton Place, Boston. TREES, SHRUBS, ROSES, EVER- GREENS, PEONIES, HARDY PLANTS. Ellwanger & Barry, Rochester, N. Y. ONION SETS Leonard Seed Co., Chicago, lU. For page see List of Advertisers. ORCHID FLOWERS Jas. McManus, New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. ORCHID PLANTS Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Hybrid Orchids. For page see List of Advertisers. Sander, St. Albans, England. Importer, Exporter, Growers, Hybridists. For page see List of Advertisers. ORCHID GROWERS' MANUAL. By B. S. Williams, 3(X) illustrations, 800 pages; descriptions of upwards of 2500 species and varieties of orchidaceous plants, etc. The most complete work on Orchids and Orchid Culture ever pub- lished. Price $10.00. Orders filled by HORTICULTURE, H Hamilton Place, Boston. PALMS, ETC. A. Leuthy & Co., Perkins St. Nurseries, Roslindale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutherford~N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Godfrey Aschmann. Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Robert Craig Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For pngp see List of Advertisers. John Scott, Brooklyn. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Heacock, Wyncote, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Loechner & Co., New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. August Rolker & Son, 31 Barclay St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. PAPER POTS Paper Pots; 5000 3 in., $5; 2% in., $4; 2 in., $3. Shipped flat, low freight rates. Crosby & Son. CatonvlUe, Baltimore, Md. PATENTS Siggers & Siggers, Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. PEAT .T. H. Sprague. Barnegat, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. PECKT CYPRESS BENCHES Foley Mfg. Co., Chicago. For page see List^of Advertisers. A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. PEONIES Henry A. Dicer, Inc., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Peonies. The world's greatest collection, 1200 sorts. Send for list. C. Betscher, Canal Dover, O. PHLOX Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. PHOENIX ROEBELINII F. R. Plerson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hndson, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. PLANT AND BULB IMPORTS August Roelker & Sons, New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. PLANT TRELLISES AND STAKES Seele'a Tleless Plant Stakes and Trel- lises. H. D. Seele & Sons, Elkhart, Ind. Plant Trellises and Stakes. P. A. Angler & Co., Westboro, Mass. PLANT TUBS H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. "Riverton Special." PIPE AND FITTINGS Foley Mfg. Co., Chicago. Kroescbell Bros. Co., 466 Erie St., Chicago. POINSETTIAS A. Henderson & Co., Chicago, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Skldelaky, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. POT HANGERS Pot hangers, Kramer's ?1 doz. by eip.. $1.25 by mall. I. N. Kramer & Sons, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. POULTRY AND FRUIT REVIEW The Rex Company, Harrisburg, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. PRIMULAS Primula malacoides, 4 in. pots, at J8.0O per 100; 2i^ in. pots, at $4.00 per 100. Primula obconica (best strain). 2Vi in. pots, at $3.00 per 100. Ruxton Floral and Nar- sery Co., Ruxton, Md. Malachoides, strong 3% In., ready for 5 In., $7.00 per 100. Israel Quint, 125 Wal- nut Ave., Roxbury,_Mass. PRINTING The Rex Company, Harrisburg, Pa. PRIVET Franklin Davis Nursery Co., Baltimore, Md. For page see List of Advertisers. RAFFIA McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St., N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. REFRIGERATORS FOR FLORISTS McCray Refrigerator Co., Kendalviile, Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. RHODODENDRONS John Waterer & Sons, Ltd., BagSiot, Eng. For page see List ot Advertisers. P. Ouwerkerk, Hoboken, N. J. • For page see List of Advertisers. Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutherford, N. 1. For page see List of Advertisers. RIBBONS AND CHIFFONS M. Rice & Co., 1220 Race St., Phlla., Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. ROSES P. Ouwerkerk, P. O. No. 1, Hoboken, N. For page see List of Advertisers. Robert Craig Co., Philadelphia, Pa. _ For page see List of Advertisers. "W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. American Grown Roses. For page see List of Advertisers. Bay State Nurseries. North Ablngton, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. FsriltitiOf^. Advertisers See Page 499 * hi* ''^%^'t**' October 12, 1912 HORTICULTURE 523 ROSES — Continned S. Pcnnock-Meehan Co., Phlla., Pa. For page see List of Advertlsera. A. N. Plerson, Cromwell, Conn. Bedding Rofies. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Wood Bros., Flshklll, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers 400 Radiance Roses, 4 In. pots, at $10.00 per 100. 200 Golden Gate 4 In, pota, at |8.00 per 100. Rnxton Floral and Nursery Co., Buxton, Md. RUBBER STAMPS, STENCIIiS The Rex Company, Harrlsburg, Pa. RUBBER TREES Godfrey Aschmann, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. SEED GROWERS J. C. Robinson Seed Co., Waterloo, Neb. Contract Seed Growers. Oklahoma Seed Growers Co., Enid, Okla. For page see List of Advertisers. Leonard Seed Co., Chicago, III. For page see List of Advertisers. Braslan Seed Growers Co., San Jose, Cal SEEDS Joseph Breck & Sons, 51 and 52 N. Market St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Mlcbell's Seed House, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Pettier, Flske, Rawson Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. B. & J. Farquhar & Co.. Boston, Mass. Mignonette, Farquhar's Universal. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 33 Barclay St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Leonard Seed Co., Chicago, 111. Peas, Beans, Radish and all Garden Seeds. For page see List of Advertisers. 8. S. Skidelsky & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Cyclamen and Pansy Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. Arthnr T. Boddlngton, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Bolglano & Son, Baltimore, Md. For page see List of Advertisers. The Haven Seed Co., Santa Ana, Call. Tomato Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. James Vlck's Sons, Rochester. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. S. Bryson Ayres Co., Independence, Mo. Sweet Peas. For page see List of Advertisers. Weeber & Don, New York, K Y. For page see List of Advertisers. ^Loechner & Co., New York, N. Y. Oats, Barley and Wheat. For page see List of Advertisers. T. J. Grey Co., 32 So. Mark^Tst.. Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. P. Hamilton Goodsell, New York, N. Y. Grass Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. SHEEP MANURE Wm. Elliott & Sons, 42 Vesey St., New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. SliUG SHOT B. Hammond, Flshkill-on-Hudson, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. SPHAGNUM MOSS J. H. Sprague, Barnegat, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Sphagnum Moss, large bales. Green Moss in bbls. Laurel Bunches and Broken Laurel. James Day, Milford, N. H. Live Sphagnum moss, orchid peat and orchid baskets always on hand. Lager & Hnrrell, Summit, N. J. STOVE PLANTS Orchids — Largest stock In the country. Stove plants and Crotons, finest collection. Jnllus Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. TO-BAS-INE E. H. Hunt, Chicago, 111. TIP TOP TOBACCO POWDER Interstate Tobacco Co., Inc., 1397-1399 Ave. A, New York, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. VENTILATING APPARATUS Foley Mfg. Co., Chicago. The Advance Co., Richmond, Ind. Improved Ventilator Arm. For page see List of Advertisers. Quaker City Machine Works, Richmond, Ind. 20th Century Arm. For page see List of Advertisers. VINCAS Vinca Minor, or grave myrtle, a hardy evergreen trailing plant particularly adapt- ed to eovETiug graves. It is a beautiful dark green, thrives as well in dense shade as ill the sun. I have thousands of well rooted outdoor grown plants and rooted runners, $5.00 per llxX). Samples free by mail. C. M. Webb, Favetteville, Tenn. • VIOLETS Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J. Gov. Herrick Violets. Violets, Prince of Wales, strong, healthy, field plants, |6.00 per 100; $55.00 per 1000. Charles Lenker, Freeport, L. I., N. Y. Violets, Princess of Wales, field grown, $5.00 per 100. Carnations, 150 White En- chantress, 50 Lawsun, $5.00 per 100. Cash. Chas. H. Green, Spencer, Mass. WIRED TOOTHPICKS W. J. Cowee, Berlin, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. WIREWORK Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Wlrework. Write for our catalogue. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee. Wis. William E. Hellscher's Wire Works, 38-40 Broadway, Detroit, Mich. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Boston N. F. McCarthy & Co., 112 Arch St. and 31 Otis St. For page see List of Advertisers. Welch Bros. Co., 226 Devonshire St. For page see List of Advertisers. H. M. Robinson & Co., 15 Province St. and 9 Chapman PI. For page see List of Advertisers. Buffalo, N. T. William F. Kastlng Co., 383-87 Ellicott St. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Peter Reinberg, 37 Randolph St. For page see List of Advertisers. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. J. A. Budlong, 37-39 Randolph St. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Flower .Growers' Association, 176 N. Michigan Ave. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Carnation Co., 30 E. Randolph St. For page see List of Advertisers. Cincinnati, Ohio The J. M. McCulIough's Sons Co., 316 Walnut St. For page see List of Advertisers. Detroit Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 38 and 40 Broadway. For page see List of Advertisers. WHOLESALE FLORISTS— Continued Montreal Montreal Floral Co., Ltd., Montreal, P. Q. For page see List of Advertisers. New York M. C. Ford, 121 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. H. E. Froment, 57 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. E. C. Horan, 65 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. H. Langjahr, 130 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. James McManus, 58 W. 28th St., New York For page see List of Advertisers. W. F. Sheridan, 133 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. H. Kuebler, 28 WlUoughby St Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Moore, Hentz & Nash, 55 and 57 W 26th St., New .York. For page see List of Advertisers. '^'■^^i.^'',?'*"' ^'"■'^ Florists' Association, 162 Livingston St., Brooklyn, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. Charles Mlllang, 55 and 57 West 26th St _ For page see List of Advertisers. P. J. Smith, 49 West 28th St., N. Y For page see List of Advertisers. W. P. Ford, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Traendly & Scbncck, New York, N Y For page see List of Advertisers.' Frank Mlllang, 55-57 West 26th St. For page see List of Advertisers. Badgley, Rledel & Meyer, Inc., New York For page see List of Advertisers Woodrow & Marketos, 41 West 28th St For page see List of Advertisers. Henry M. Robinson Co., New York N For page see List of AdvertLsers K. Allen Y. J. K. Allen, New York, N Y For page see List of Advertisers. A. L. Young & Co., New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Philadelphia Leo. Nlessen Co., 1209 Arch St., Phlla Pa For page see List of Advertisers. The S. S. Pennock-Meehan CoT! 1608-12 Ludlow St., Phlladelphft, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Rochester George B. Hart, 24 Stone St. For page see List of Advertisers. Hew Offers In This Issue FLORIST NOVELTIES FOR FALL TRADE. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Phila., Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. GALAX, FERNS, ETC. Milllngton Fern Co., Milliugton, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. PREPARED OAK SPRAYS. M. Kice & Co., Phila., Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. RAMBLER ROSES FOR FORCING. M. H. Walsh, Woods Hole, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. ROSE SPECIAL. S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., Phila., Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. SEED PACKETS. Brown Bag Filling Machine Co., Fitchhurg, Mass. SEED GROWERS. Everett B. Clark Seed Co., Milford, Conn. For page see List of Advertisers. LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS. Fottler, Flske, Rawson Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. In writing to Advertisers Icindly mention Horticulture 524 HORTICULTUKE October 12, 1912 proR HEWS STANDARD PO*^^ XJS... POT MAKERS FOR 140 YEARS WORLDS LARGEST MANUFACTURERS Pearson Street LON6 ISLAND CITY, N. Y. WRITE FOR CATALOGUE AND DISCOUNTS A. H. HEWS & CO., Inc. Main Office and Factorlaa CAMBRIDGE, MASS. Obituary. Charles Seeley. Charles Seeley, florist, 739 Graud street, .Jersey City, N. .1., died of gas- tritis on September 16, aged 53 years. He leaves a widow and three children. W. R. Miller. W. R. Miller, who had a greenhouse at 2128 Eastern avenue, Covington, Kentucky, died on September 23, aged 60 years. His wife and three sons survive him. Henry Hession. The death took place on the morn- ing of the 9th inst. of Henry Hession. florist, of Flatbush, Brooklyn, N. Y. From the few details at hand at time of writing he was only ill for a few days, and after undergoing an opera- tion in the hospital he returned to his home where he succumbed. Benjamin Chase. Benjamin Chase, well-known among florists and nurserymen as a pioneer in the wood label business, died at his home in Derry, N. H., on September 27th, aged 80 years. He was for many years a mamber of the American Asso- ciation of Nurserymen and the Society of American Florists, serving as state vice-president of the latter for New Hampshire. Frederick Jacquemln. On September 20, Frederick Jacque- min, of the Jacquemin-Lambach Flo- ral Co., 709 Washington avenue, St. Louis, Mo., died after a few months' illness. He was born in St. Louis and had always been connected with the business he was president of. This business was established by his mother 25 years ago. He was 49 years of age and leaves a widow and two sons. William McLean. William McLean, of McLean & "Charlton, florists. St. John, N. B., died In that city on September 21, aged 65 years. For many years he conducted a vegetable greenhouse at Ashburn, afterwards establishing a florists' busi- ness there. He returned to St. John about eight years ago and formed a partnership with his son-in-law, Wil- liam Charlton. One daughter and one brother survive him. John Crawford. An old-time retail florist of Philadel- phia died on the 3rd inst. He had been in failing health for a number of years. Mr. Crawford or "Jack" Craw- ford, as he was universally known, was a familiar figure in local circles for over twenty-five years. He was associated with Pennock Bros., Fred Ehret and other jsyell-known stores; and at one time conducted a retail Send your business direct to Washiagton. Save* time and insures better service. Personal attention guaranteed. Thirty years active service. SIGGERS & SIGGERS PATENT LAWYERS Box 9, National Union Building Washington, D, C. «IHIiillllllNMIIIttll I WANTS. FOR SALE, ETC. 3 AdrtiikemakU in thk ettuma aae caot a wofd. InftUb oount m ■mA. Caih wtth Older. AH conuBimdtaet addfOKd "can HORTICUL- TURE'' (hMild be ieat to II Hmd- ntoa PImc, Bettaa. ini HELP WANTED FESTILIZER agents wanted— To bandle Sbell-Marl Land-Lime and other materials. Exclusive agency, liberal com- mission. Vermont Marl Co., Brattleboro, Vt. ^ituations^wantTep ASSISTANT GARDENER Wigbes position on gentleman'g place. Ten years' experience inside and outside In England and America. Best referencea. "A. B. C," care of HORTICPI,TURE. SITUATION WANTED as head gardener; 15 years' experience inside and out; mar- ried, no children. Best references. F. T., care HORTICULTURE. ~~ FOR SALE FOR SALE — Fresh from factory, new ; 10 X 12, 16 xl8. 16 X 24, double thick. A and B qualities. Market dropped. Now Is the time to buy and save money. Parsbel- sky Bros., Inc., 215-217 Havemeyer St., Brooklyn, N. T. MISCELLANEOUS WANTED— 100 Rock Maples not less than 2Yi inch caliper; good stuff. What have you? Box 77, Nashua, N. H. establishment of his own on 16th street below Chestnut street. Wm. Baylor Hartland. The death took place, on September 15th, of William Baylor Hartland, a well-known Irish horticulturist. Mr. Hartland was noted for the attention he had paid to bulb culture. He was the first to issue a purely daffodil cata- logue, this being sent out in 1884. It is stated that to Mr. Hartland we are indebted for nearly a quarter of the cottage tulips in commerce. His tulip list — ^published in 1896 — was the first issued exclusively devoted to this par- ticular flower. He was very much re- .spect0d by alj .with whom he had com- merfi^l dealings. W. H. ADSETT. GREAT for HIGH NAILING FnllB the nail out straight amd easy. This Is Important In hot houses. 16 or 21 oz. Head. Cheapest and handiest hammer ever made, when yon consider what It will do. Costs three tInMs more to make — bat. At yoar dealer's or from ns, delivery pre- paid. RETAIL $1.00 DOUBLE CLAW HAMMER CO. 453 BROADWAY BROOKLYN H.Y. DREER'S Florist Specialties, New Brand. New Style. Hose "RIVEJITON" Furnished in lengths up to 500 ft. without seam or Tbe NOSE for the FLORIST ^-inch, per ft., 15 c. Reel of 500 ft., '* I4^c. 2 Reels, 1000 ft., *' 14 c. ^-inch, '* 13 c. Reels, 500 ft., ** laj^c. Couplings furnished NENRr A. DIEEI. 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. 1000 READY PACKED CRATES STANDARD FLOWER POTS AND BOLD PANS r;in l)e sbippo'd nt an hour's uotit-o. I'rice per crate: LMIOII 1% in. @ .$6.1)0 500 4 in. m .$4..'50 l.-iWI 2 •■ '• 4.8S 456 4V. " '"• 5.24 1.5(10 21/4 ■' " 5.25 320 5 " •■ 4.51 1500 2>i. " " 6.00 210 5% " " 3.78 1000 3 " " 5.00 144 6 " " 3.16 SOO 31/1 " •' 5.80 120 7 " " 4.20 60 S " " 3.00 HILFINGER BROS., Pottarr, Fort Edward, N.Y. Aujust Rolker & Sans. 31 Barclay St., N. Y. City, Agents OUR SPECItlTV-Lone DIstinca ud export trHt Syracuse Red Pots "A little pot Is soon hot," likewise a thin pot. This will save you fuel. Our pots are the thinnest and tousjheKt owing to the superior quality of the rlay. New prioe list on apijlication. Syracuse Pottery Co., ^"^N^Sf!*^' I— STANDARD FLOWER— i i ^ ^r 8g^%r'^^5v^^» ' ''i^^- ^"* ' ■ ^3 jAA^^^ '^^'M'^'" -^iBErVTP^ (; ''/■i'r^'iiSBnl \ IH^ ' ''J^^i^U^uSml/ \ n f^nl ^S^^^F V iy,l r > m^^ oar® If your greenhouses are within 500 miles of the Capitol, write us, we can save you money. W. H. ERNEST *— ' 28th & M Sts. Washington, D. C. m> October 12, 1912 HORTICULTURE 525 PULVERIZED OR SHREDDED CATTLE MANURE Pure, Dry, Safe and Reliable The best of all manures for Roses. Clean, convenient and eco- nomical for top-dressing and mulching. Unequalled for potting soil. THE PULVERIZED MANURE CO., PULVERIZED BR/qg SHEEP MANURE There is a reason wliy Wizard Brand Sheep Manure is more exten sively used by Florists than any othen^Best forCarnations and Chrys- anthemums—Best for making bench soil — liquid manuring— and field work. Ask for our Growers' Booklet and know why \Vizard Brand leads 3 1 Union Stock Yards, CHICAGO ^^aM lECTICIl iNPOPOR ^^^LJCjVJ a iMlMEi NOPOISON (iVHtid lodir tti Insectlcldi Act. 1918. Serial No. 321 Save your plants and trees. Just the thing for Greenhouse and outdoor use. Destroys Mealy Bug, Brown and White -cale, Thrip, Red Spider, Black aod Green Fly, Mites, Ants, e c, without in- jury to plants and without odor. Used according to directions our standard Insecticide will prevent ravages on your crops by insects. Non-poisonous and harmless to user and plant. Leading Seedsmen and Florists have used it with wonderful results. Destroys Lice in Poultry Houses, Fleas on Dogs and all Domestic Pests. Excellent as a wash for dogs and other animals. Relieves mange. Effective where others fail. %flat - • 25o; Plot - - 40c I Qaarl - - 7So H OalloB, ILZSt Gallon, 12.00 t 5 G^IIod Gu. 19 ;ioGinoiiG» - - &17.S0 Dilute with, water 30 to SO Parts Fir SalB by Siedsmen and Florists' Supply Houses If you cannot obtain this from your supply house write us direct Lemon Oil Company Dept. k 4«0 W. L«xliifirt«n St., BiUtliiioraw Md. Directions en every package Imp Soap Spray Eire«'tive one to thirty-two. Single ffallonSf $1.50 Eastern Ctiemicai Company READ THIS You will need to buy something this fall — stoclt, supplies, equipment, etc., for store or greenhouse. Look through the Buyers' Directory and List of Advertisers in this paper and you'll probably find what you want listed there. We are proud of the fact that HORTICULTURE is recog- nized as the best paper of its class in this country in quality of reading matter and also of the fact that it is coming to be acknowledged as the best advertising medium. The best friends of HORTiCULTURE are those who buy from HORTICULTURE'S advertisers whenever possible and, In corresponding with the dealers always take the trifling trouble to re- fer to the paper. We have many such friends, otherwise our advertising colunins would soon be deserted. Don't forget to do your part. CLAYS FERTILIZER 1 1 2 lb. bag, $5.50 56 lb. bag, $3.00 28 lb. bag, $ 1 .75 StUmpp & Walter Co. , so Barclay St.. N. Y. USED FROM OCEAN TO OCEAN FOR 29 YEARS.' Sold by Seed Dezders of America. Saves Currants, Potatoes, Cabbage, Melons, Flowers, Tree» and Shrubs from Insects, i'ut up in populnr packages at popular prices. Write for free pamphlet on Bnes and Blights, etc., to B. HA.^IMONU, - Fishkill-on-Hudson, New York. STERILIZED Sheep Manure For All Purposes $1.50 100 lbs., I Ton $26 Wm. El]iotr& Sons 42 VESEY ST., NEW YORK EstablUbed 184S. Greei Fliis and Black Flies Too are easy to kHI with BRAND Tobacco Powder For fumigating or dusting. fS.OO per bag, IM lb.. Write for fre* lampleB. MoBe7 irltb order. Interstate Jobacco Co., 1397-1399 Ave!l! NEW YORK Money refunded if not satisfied. Beware of imitations. Territory open for live Jobbers. Write for prices. Cocoanut Fibre Soil Is b«ins used more and more In the greenhouse and for covering: lawns from September to frost. Keep it In stock, it le a seller. 20th CENTURY PLANT FOOD CG. 27 t 29 OCE«N ST., BEVERIT. MUSS. The Recognized Standard Insecticide. Not a cure-all but a specific remedy for all sap sucking Insects infesting plant life such as green, black, white fly, thrlps, red spider, mealy bug and soft scales. $1.00 per Quart. $%.S0 per Gallon. fwmm An infallible remedy for mildew, rust and bencii fungi. Does not stain the foliage. 16c. per Quart. $2.00 per Gallon. A soil sterilizer and germicide. De- stroys eel, cut, wire and grub worms, maggots, root lice and ants. Used one part to 4t End Trnst BIdg. II I Phila., Pa. Improved Double Glass SASH QUR Complete Line, Large Stock and Long Experience will en- able tJS to serve you exceptionally well. The confidence which the Florists and Gardeners have in our House is the result of TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OF FAIR DEALING with them. We are especially anxious to quote you on our Im- proved Double Glass Sash, Pecky Cypress, Greenhouse Glass, Putty and Hemlock Boards V. E. REICH, PATENTEE 1429-143 1 Metropolitan Ave. BROOKLYN, NEW YORK SHARP, PARTRIDGE ^ CO. Are Leaders in GREENHOUSE OUR PRICES WILL PROVE THIS. CHICAGO, ILL. S. JACOBS & SONS PLAr^5 i - ■ "^n^TJ T/MATT 1359- 138S Flushing Ave. BROOKLYN, ■ - - N. Y. CHARLES H. DODD Oreenhoose Builder. General Oreenhonu Meclianlc. Iron Frame aad Waod Bar Hobms. Ideal OreeBbonse Boilers. Materials Fnrnlshad or Erected. Baatiac and Ventilating Materials. 578 Ocian Ave.. JERSEY CITY. N. J. WAen writing to advertitert kindly mention HORTICULTURE. SASH BARS 32 feet or longer HOT BED SASH PECKY CYPRESS BENCH LUMBER GREENHOUSES ERECTED AND EQUIPPED COMPLETE IF DESIRED Write for Circular *'D" and Prices The A. T. STEARNS LUMBER CO. NEPONSET, BOSTON, MASS. Evins 20tti Century Ann ^yill not twist the shahing pipe. Three times the power of old itvle elbow anna. Sold only with Evans Challenge Machine. Write for free CaiaU^tie t* OCAKKB CITT MACHIMB CO. BIclunaBd, lad. THE FLORISTS' HAIL ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, intnrer o( 32,500,000 «]. ix. o( ^ti For particulars address John G. Esler, s«1 Saddle River. N.J. 528 HORTICULTURE ' Oc-rober 12. 1912 Greenhouses and Conservatories By sending for our new catalogue you will have a quick and conclusive way of getting a line on the character of work we do and some for whom wc have done it. If you want to go into construction details — they are there — briefly told and thoroughly illustrated. Send for this catalog. Hitchings (Q. Company SPRING AND LOUISA STS., ELIZABETH, N. J. The 8EBVICE BCILDING Is usually a source ot great an- noyance to the up-to-date gardener and it requires architect- ural ability to design appropriate Potting Houses tljat will add to the attractiveness of the Greenhouses. You will admit that this SERVICE BUILDING Is unusually attractive. Its Old English Architecture is along the same lines as other buildings on this large estate; It Is equipped with all modern improvements for the comfort of the gardener and his assis- tants and the connecting house, sixteen feet long (ample for Propagating purposes), prevents the shading of adjoining houses. Will be glad to tallj to you on the SERVICE BCIIiDING. WILLIAM H. LUTTON West Side Avenue Station JERSEY CITY, N. J. ERECTED AT BRIDGEPORT, CONN. THE BEAUTIFUL SYMMETRY of lines ONLY secured in THE LUTTON PATENTED CURVED EAVE IRON FRAME HOUSE is easily distinguishable. It is the ARTISTIC applica- tion to the small details that commands the attention of the most CRITICAL. JUST note the construction of the HOOD over doorway. ITS SIMPLICITY and how IT HARMONIZES with the general appearance of the construction. THAT is only one of the de- tails. Throughout the entire arrangement the same original mechanical ability Is employed, THEN again this construction Is patented, UNITED STATES PATENT NO. gOS^OS. A POSITIVE ASSURANCE of receiving the genuine successful CURVED EAVE. Write for more particulars. Laelio-cattleya Bedodin L. purpiirata X L. C. Hycana. wvofeato the^ I flOR/STfFUNr^MAN. \l0BcAP£ Gardens 530 HORTICULTURE October 19, 1912 Rice's Famous Wheat Sheaves Our sheaves are made of the best Italian wheat and are full weight Note low prices on Flat Sheaves 000 size 1-3 00 •■ 13 0 " 14 1 •• 13 2 16 X " 17 8A" IS 4 •• 19 5 ** ■iOMi inch per dozen $ .50 8(1 1.00 1.50 2.00 3.40 3.00 4.00 11 li 13 23V3 25 26M! 28 30 32 34 inch per dozen Jli.5.00 «.00 . 7.00 . 8.00 . 10.00 .12.00 .15.00 . 18.00 Rice's Imported Prepared Cycas Leaves We have had a phenomenal sale of these leaves and ran out of .some sizes, new shipment just received, enables us to ship all orders promptly. Size 8-12 inch per hiindrecl $2.25 " 13-lfi ■■ •• •• 3.75 •• 17-20 •• " " 3.25 " 21-24 ■■ " " 4.00 •' 25-28 " •■ •' 5.00 Size 2i»-32 ineli per hundred $5.50 •■ 33-.'ie •• " " 6.00 •• 37-40 •• " " 7.00 •• 41-44 " " •• 8..J0 " 45-48 •• " " 10.30 Oat "Willing Helper" Katalog is a great helper, write for it today [ M. RICE (Sb CO., THE LEADING FLORISTS' SUPPLY HOUSE AND RIBBON SPECIALISTS 1220 Race Street I PHILADELPHIA, PA. FINE FERNS We biTe a maKDiflcent itock of ex- ceptionally fine NEFHROLEPIS In the following varieties, viz. : ELEGAMTISSIUA, 6-lncb pots, .50c. each; 8-lnch, $1.00 each; extra fine specimens, 12-lnch, $4.00 to $5.00 each. ELEGANTISSIMA COMPACTA, 8-inch pots, $1.00 each. HAKRISH— an Improved Bostonlensls Extra fine plants, 8-Iucb pots. $1.00 each. BOSTONIENSIS, 8-iucb pots, $1.00 each;. 6-inch pots, 50c. each. GIATRASII, 8-lnch pots, $1.00 each. SCOTTII. 6-iiieh pots, 50c. each; 8-inch pots, $1.00 each. VIRIDISSIMA. 10-lnrh pots, $2.00 to $3.00 each ; 3^-inch pots, loc. ench. MAONlFirA, 3yo-inch pots, 25c. each; 6-luch, Toe. each. ASFARAGIS PI,lIMO.Srs NANUS, 214- Inch pots. $4.00 per 10(1. CROTONS Best assorted varieties in 5-lii. and 6- In. pots, $6.00, $9.00 and $12.00 per dozen. PAPER WHITE GRANDIFLORA NARCISSUS 13 c/m bulbs, $8.50 per 1,000; 14 c/m bulbs, $10.50 per 1,000. FREESIAS French-grown. Mammoth bulbs, % In. and up, $12.00 per 1,000; Extra sized bulbs, % to % In., $9.00 per 1,000. AZALEAS Best Standard Commercial Varieties. New Importation. Keady In October. Diameter. Per Doz. Per 100 Pl.nnts 10-12 in. .f^.OO $40.09 Plants 12-14 In. 9.00 60.00 Plants 14-16 in. 12.00 70.00 Plants lC-18 in. 1.1.00 100.00 LILY OF THE VALLEY Cold storage. Very finest quality ob- tainable. Packed in cases of 500 and 1,000. LILIUM GIGANTEUM Cold storage. 7-9 inch builjs; case lots of 30O. PHOENIX ROEBELENII The Quest and mo.st graceful of all palms. Hardiest for summer decora- tion. Ironclad. Does splendidly out of doors. Fine specimens In new 12- in. tubs. $5.00 each. F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-Hudson NEW YORK ROBERT CRAIG CO. KOSES, PALAIS, and Novelties in Decorative Plants. MARKET and 49tli STREETS, PHILADELPHIA, PA. ROTTED s«A°c°K°s PEAT SELECTED STOCK U fl C C Best quality. Aug. and Sept. price, 60e. per sack, any quantity. SrHAuNUM nicely burlapped 10 bbl. bales, per bale, $4.00; 5 bales, $3.7: each ; 10 bales, $.3.50 each ; 25 bales, $3.25 each. J. H. SPRAGUE, BARNEGAT, N. J. ORCHIDS Largett Importer*, Exporter*, Grower* and Hybridists in the World SANDER, 5t. Alban's, England and '^58 Broadway. Room Til NEW YORK CITY Hybrid Orchids I FLOWERED AND UNFLOWERED.... Julius Roehrs Co. Rutherford, N. J. OROMI Freshly Imported In Fine Condition. Cattleya Gigas. From the same place where we found the rare C. G. alba. C. Gaskelliana, C. Trianae, C. Scbroe- derae, Oncidium papilio and Kramerlanom. Also a quantity of Oncidium raricosum Rogersii, small plants in spike, doz.. $18.00. LAGER t HURRELL '"g.lf^- FERNS FOR DISHES Best Assorted A'arletles, 2% In. pots. $3.C0 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. 600 nt Ihonsand rates. Cash with order. Frank Oechslin.wouhcVst .Chicago, III. CHILDS' GLADIOLI are noted the world over for SUPERIOR M£,RIT Jotin LeMris Childs FLOWERFIELD, L. I., N. Y. October 19, 1912 HORTICULTURE 5S1 ^amMwmtvKWKMMKWKWtwmwimwwmMXi SEASONABLE STOCK HARDY PHLOX— R. P. Struthers, Mozart, Obergartner Wittig, Mrs. Jenkins, Gen'l Von Heutoz, 3 in. pots, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000 2 In. pot, 3 In. pot, per 100 per 100 SWAINSONA— Alba and Rosea $2.00 $3.00 ALYSSUM— Giant Double 2.00] GERANIUMS— good assortment 2.00 3.00 COLEUS— 10 varieties 2.00 3.00 ALTERNANTHERA— 6 varieties 2.00 2 Id. pot, per 100 HELIOTROPE— liQht and dark purple $2.00 BEGONIA— Vernon, pink and whit HARDY ENGLISH IVY- J2.00 ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI- 3 In. pot, per 100 $3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 R. VINCENT, JR. & SONS CO., Growers of Planb, WHITE MARSH, MD. BEGONIA, GLORY OF CINCINNATI We now have ready for delivery, strong 2V.-inoti, ready for 4-lnch pots, at $15.00 per 100; $140.00 per 1000. J. A. PETERSON & SONS Westwood, Cincinnati, O. CYCLAIVIEN Best strain in existence. 4 in. pots really for 5 in., $20 per 100 5 in. pots ready for 7 io. , $50 per 100 THOMAS ROLAND, Nahant, Mass. BOSTON FERNS *%%Vro^°'>- WHITMANI COMPACTA (New), to take the place of Whitmani. A better commercial fern — 2 1-2 in. $6 per 100 : $50 per 1000. ROOSEVELT. 2 1-2 in; $6 per 100; $50 per 1000. 250 plants at 1000 rate*. H.H.BARROWS&SON,Whitman,Mass. Palms, Ferns, Decorative and Foiiage Plants Onlers taken uow for IMPORTED AZAIUS On hand a splendid stock of Ferns in leading sorts. Also Cocos, Asparagus for Jardinieres. A. LEUTHY & CO. Perkins Street Nurseries, Roslindale.--Boston, Mass POINSETTIAS For Immediate Delivery We have a fine lot now ready. Extra Strong' 2y2-iQ. pot plants, $6.6» per 100; $50.00 per" 1000. Strong 2y2-ln., $5.00 per 100; S^lTidO per 1000. A. HENDERSON & CO. 352 N. Michigan Ave. CHICAGO 100 .*SP.\RAGUS HATCHERII $7.50 CAI.L.4S in bloom, 5 In. and 6 in. pots. 17.50 D.4ISIES, QUEEN ALEXANDRA, 4 in. 7.50 WINTER-FiOWERING MYOSOTI8, started from cuttings, 4 In 7.50 SPRENWERII, 2V. io 2.25 Ii.4T('IlERII SEED, 1000 7.60 WIM. EHIMANN, Corfu, W. Y. LIST OF ADVERTISERS Page Advance Co 559 Albert & David- son 558 Allen, J. K 3.50 Aphine Mfg. Co. 557 Aschmauu, G....53'-! Ayres Co., S. Bryson 543 Badgle.v, Eeidel & Mever 550 Barnard, W. W. Co 543 Banows & Sou. 531 Bayersdorfer, H. & Co 547 Bay State Nur-_ series 541 Bobbink & At- kins 541 Boddington, A. T 543 Bolgiauo, J. tS: Son 543 Boston Florist Letter Co 54S Breck. J. & Son. 543 Breitmeyer's, J._ Sous 544 Brown Bag Fill- ing Machine Co. 543 Budk.ng. J. A.. .548 Burpee. W. A. tt Co 543 Califiirnia Flor- ist 545 Carboue 543 Chicago Carna- tion Co 548 Chicago Flower Growers* Asso.548 C h i 1 d s, John Lewis 530 Clark e's, D. Sons 544 Page Clark Seed Co., Ei\erett B 543 Cowee, W. J. . . .551 Craig, Robt. Co. 530 Crawbuck, Geo. W 550 Dards 544 Dodd, Chas. H..559 Double Claw Hammer (_'o...558 Dorner & Sons Co 539 Dreer, H. A 539-556-558 Duulop. John H.545 Dysart, R. J 550 Eastern Chemical Co 557 Kdwards Folding Box Co 548 Ehmann, W 531 Elliott's W. Sons.5.57 Eppstein, Julius. 545 Ernest, W. H. ..55G Esler. J. G 559 Eyres 544 Fnrquhar, R. & J. & Co 539 Florists' Tel. De- liverv 544 Foley -Mfg. (■(...559 Ford". M. C 550 Ford. W. P 550 Forrest. Friink H 545 Fottler. Fiske, Rawson Co. . . .543 Framingbam Nur- series 541 Franklin Davis Nursery Co. . . .541 Froment, H. E..550 Furst's Nurser- ies 541 Page Galvin, Tlios. F.545 Gasser, J. M. Co.545 Gibson Bros 545 Goodsell, P. H..541 Greater N. Y. Florists' ASS0..550 Grey, T. J. Co. .543 Gud(3 Bros. Co.. 545 Hail .Association. 5.59 Hammond Paint aud Slug Shot Works 557 Hart. George B.548 Hatcher 544 Haven Seed Co. .543 Heacock, Jos. . . .541 Henderson, A. ...531 Hews, A. H. & Co .556 Hilflnger Bros. . .556 Holm & Olson. ..544 Horan. E. C....550 II ol land Nur- series 541 Irwin, R. J 539 Interstate Tobac- co Co .557 Jacobs & Sons. S .559 Hasting, W. F. Co 531 Keller, J. B. Sons 545 Kervan Co 5.50 Kiug Cons. Co. .359 Kretschmar Bros. 539 Kroeschell Bros. 3.59 Kuebler, W. H. ..551 Ky. Tobacco Prod- uct Co .557 Lager & Hurrell.530 Lflnge. A 545 Lange. H. F. A.. 545 Langjahr. A. H.550 Page Lemon Oil Co... 557 Leonard Seed Co.543 Leutliy, A. & Co.531 Loechner & Co. .532 Lutton. W. H.. .560 .MacMulkin, E...545 -Maynard, VV, E.541 McCarthy, N. F. Co 551 MeConnell, Alex. 544 .McCray Refrig- erator Co 546 .McCulIough's. J. M. Sons Co 548 McHutchison & Co 532 .McManus, Jas...550 .\lHiiitt. B. G 538 ■Mi'tropolitan Ma- terial Co 559 .Michell's Seed House 543 .Michigan Cut Flower Ex 551 .Millang, Chas. . . .550 Millang, Frank. .550 Miller, E. S 532 Millington Fern Co 551 -Montreal Floral Exchange 551 Murray, Samuel. 544 Moore. Hentz & Nash 550 Niessen, Leo Co. 548 Oechslin, Frank. 530 Oklahoma Seed Growers' Co. . .543 Ouwerkerk, P...541 Palmer, W. J. & Son 544 Park Floral Co. .544 Parshelsky Bros. 558 i I Page Pelicano, Rossi & Co 545 Pennock - Meehan Co. 549 Penn the Florist. 545 Perkins St. Nur- series 531 Peterson, J. A. . .531 Pierce Co., F. 0.558 Pierson, A. N...541 Piersou. F. R.Co.5.30 Pierson - U - Bar Co 560 Plant Food Co., 20tli Century. .5.57 Pochelon. Albert. 544 Poehlmann Bros.. 548 Quaker City Ma- chine Co 559 Reed & Keller. ..550 Reinberg, Peter. .548 Reich, V. E 558 Bice, M. & Co. .530 Robinson, H. M. & Co 548 Robinson Co., H. M 550 Rock, Wm. L 544 Roehrs, J. Co.. ..530 Roland, Thos 531 Rolker, A. & Sons 532-556 Rosery, The 544 Salter Bros 545 Sander & Son. . .530 Schulz, Jacob... 544 Scott, John 541 Sharp, I'artridge Co 559 Siggers & Sig- gers 558 Sheridan. W. F...5g0 Skidelsky, S. S. & Co 543 Page Smith & Co.. E. D 557 Smith, P. J 550 Smith, W. & T. Co 541 Smyth, Win. J... .544 Sprague, J. H.. .530 Stearns. A. T. Lumber Co. . . .559 Stumpp, Geo. M.544 Stumpp & Wal- ter Co 557 Syracuse Pottery Co 556 Tailby 545 Totty, Chas. U. .539 Thorburn, J. M. & Co 543 Traendly & Seheuck 5.50 Valentine. J. A.. 544 Van Assche, F. .558 Vick's. Jas. Sons.543 Vincent, R.. Jr., & Sons Co 531 Walsh, M. H 541 Wants. For Sale.556 Ward, R. M. & Co 532 Waterer. J. ic Sons 541 Welch Bros 551 Weeber & Don.. 543 Whittier & Co., W. B 541 Wilson. Robt. («..544 Wood Bros 511 W o o d r o w & Marketos .5.50 Young. A. L 5.50 Young & Nugcnt.544 Zangen, O. V...543 Zinn, .J. A 545 For Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide See Pages 552, 553, 554, 555 532 HORTICULTURE October 19, 1912 Horseshoe Brand Bulbology The first thing a buyer wants to find out about lily bulbs is whether or not the price asked for them buys more or less value than he can get elsewhere. Now value in lily bulbs means quality. A lily bulb of poor quality has no real value to a florist. Horseshoe Brand Giganteum cost more to produce than most brands, and hereto- fore have always sold for more money than any other brand known. There's only one reason why they sold for more, and that is because they were worth more to those who knew bulb value. Of course there are many growers who are careless where they buy. Men who don't pay much attention to quality until a heavy loss strikes them. When we recog- nized this condition arrangements were made to increase the crop of the same high quality to an extent which would enable us to compete even with a lower grade brand in point of price. So now the volume of the Horseshoe Brand business has increased to such an ex- tent as to enable us to offer the same high quality of Giganteum at greatly reduced prices. At present this pertains only to the small sizes, 6/8, 7/8 and 7/9, of usual trade assortment. As our crop further increases we expect to be able to reduce the large sizes accordingly. There is no value in lily bulbs offered today that will compare with our Giganteum 7/9 In the usual trade assortment, at $16.00 per case of 300, or $50.00 per 1,000, duty paid, f. o. b. cars New York, Chicago, Cincinnati or Pittsburgh. You may not like our methods of doing business; you may be a "standpatter" and say "I'll always buy of Mr. So-and-So;" or you may be just common ordinary "bull- headed;" but you cannot avoid the fact that if you want good lily bulbs at the right price and under the right conditions. Horseshoe Brand Giganteum is the kind you ought to buy. It has taken money, lots of hard work, much patience and skill to bring the busi- ness to its present stage of development. There are 45 men growing Horseshoe Brand Giganteum, to say nothing of the labor they employ, and the organization behind them is composed of business-builders with capital sufficient to back up anything undertaken. Why not let ut figure on your entire requirement* in Lily Bulbt? You might be gurprited. Betides getting the very best of bulbs, you might save tomething. GIGANTEUM. 6/8 inch at $16.00 per case of 400 or $35.00 per 1000 7/9 inch at $16.00 per case of 300 or $50.00 per 1000 7/9 inch Superior Assortment iliea.OO per 1000 8/10 inch Superior Assortment $100.00 per 1000 MULTIFl^ORtJM. 7/9 inch at $18.00 per case of 300 or $60.00 per 1000 8/10 inch at $22.50 per case of 250 or $90.00 per 1000 Immediate Delivery. WRITE US RALPH M. WARD & CO. Not How Cheap But How Good THE LILY HOUSE 71 MURRAY STREET, : : : : Order now for Cold Storage Mupply for 1913 deliveriet. NEW YORK. LOECHNER & CO. JAPANESE LIUES ULY OF THE VALLEY PIPS PALMS, AZALEAS, &c 11 Warren Street, New York, N. Y. Write for quoUittons BULBS anit HARDY PLANTS Contracts made for Seed Growios Send for priee list L S. MILLER, WADING RIVER, N. Y. Birlin Valley Pips HIGH GRADE QUALITY From New York Cold Storage. Packed 2000 per case. $15.00 per 1000 F.O.B. New York Cash with order unless of approved credit McHUTCHISON & GO. THE INIK'ORT HOU6E 17 Murray Street, NEW YORK August Rolker & Sons Import for the wholesale tradei AZALEAS, PAI-MS, RHODODENDRONS, BAYTREES, ROSES, LIIyACS, HOL.I.AND AND JAPAN BULBS, LILT OF THE VALLEY, ETC. P.O. Box 752 or31 Barclay St., NEW YORK. ARAUCARIAS, PALMS, RUBBERS AND FERN BALLS SE.VD FOR PRICES. Godfrey Aschmann Wholesale Grower and Importer 1012 W. Ontario St., PHILADELPHIA. PA. In writing to Advertisers liindly mention Horticulture October 19, 1912 HOBTICULTURE 533 NOTES ON CULTURE OF FLORISTS' STOCK CONDUCTED BY j^A^%.p1 . POAAZU Questions by our readers In line with any o( the topics presented on tbis page will be eoralally received and promptly answered by Mr. Farrell. Such communications sbould invariably be addressed to the office of HORTICULTTJEE. V^^ tr- . Azaleas These plants should be procured as soon as possible and got into shape. They should be unpacked as soon as re- ceived as they may have been boxed up for four or five weeks. Give the ball of roots a good dipping in a tub of watei' for at least an hour, which will be sufficient to soak them through. They can be potted in 6 to 8 in. azalea pots, using any good grade of potting soil. Pot them firmly so that the soil gets in all around the ball and the pot. Stand in a cool shady place and refresh them with a spraying occasionally. Those that you want for holiday forcing should be gradually inured to the sun and placed in a cool house which will get them into shape for a warmer place in two or three weeks. Those wanted for Easter should be stored in a cool pit where they will get sufficient light and where the frost can be excluded in zero weather. Callas To grow good callas the first importance is direct and strong sunlight, so see that they have it. Prom this time on they will require some fire heat to maintain a tem- perature of from 58 to 60 degrees at night. Wfiere they have proper drainage, they will require lots of water at the roots to keep them riglit. Do not neglect to give them a good syringing on all bright days to keep thrips in check; a mere wetting of the plants will not suffice. In a short time the pots will be well filled with roots. Then they can have plenty of liquid feeding which will give them the needed nourisliment to keep them in good growth with plenty of flowers. To avoid a dry and arid atmosphere damping down will be necessary at least twice a day and ventilation should be given whenever possible in a judicious manner to avoid also a muggy condition. Fumigation should be practiced persistently from now on. Ericas Such ericas as E. melanthera, E. hyemalis and E. gracilis, to have them in flower for Christmas should be placed in a house where they can have a temperature of from 45 to 50 degrees at night, but do not let this tem- perature be exceeded as they do not like too much forc- ing. To ensure a free, healthy growth, ventilation is a most valuable agent in growing these plants. Ericas will not stand anything like a stuffy or stagnant atmos- phere. Pay attention to watering at the root for they like an even amount of moisture in the soil. If the soil is impoverished give liquid manure twice a week, but only in moderately weak doses, for when given too strong it does more harm than good. Watch out for mildew and where any of them show signs of it remove them to some other place, and blow sulphur over the plants while the sun is shining, which will help to check it. L'lies for the Holidays See that lilies intended for the Christmas trade are given faithful attention in every way now. Place them as near the glass as possible and look them over often so none will sufl'er for want of water at the roots. Keep plenty of moisture in the atmosphere by damping down the walks two or three times a day, as they delight in a siiperabundance of atmospheric moisture. Ventilation should be done with care so as to avoid cold draughts. Use the syringe freely during all bright days which will help to keep them clean. These plants soon exhatist the soil in the pots, so they should have some nourishing in the way of liquid manure, once or twice a week to avert actual deficiency of ])lant food in the soil. When the lilies have their pots well filled with roots they will stand a temperature anywhere from 65 to 70 degrees at night with a rise of 10 or 15 with sunshine. Fumigate often now. Pandanus Veitchii These plants require careful handling from tliis out and will need fire heat right along now. Some days quite a brisk fire will be needed to keep the temperature from 65 to 70 degrees at night, whereas other days that are warm will need only a little warmth in the pipes. Ventilation is a matter that will take a fair amount of attention and care to prevent sudden rising or falHng of (he temperature. Where the plants are pot-bound thej would be better for a sliift now than later. Give them a compost of three parts turfy loam, to one of well-rotted manure. These plants will not do well unless the water passes off freely so give them plenty of drainage. From tliis out they will luxuriate in the full blaze of the sun, so see that tliey have a sunny place. Where you have plants that are showing a lot of suckers put in a batch in small pots with a sandy mixture and plunge in a warm propagating bed to root. Shamrocks for St. Patrick's Day Xow is the time to get some shamrock seed and sow without delay. They can be sown in pans or flats in a compost of soil and leaf mold in equal parts with a little sand. Place in a close moist house and cover with a pane of glass until the seeds begin to germinate when 1 hey should be put in a cool and airy house. When large enough they can be pricked out in flats and grown on. .Vfter January they can be potted up into whatever size desired. Mr. Farrell's next notes will be on the following: Acacias: Begonias; Cannas; Care of Summer B'lowerins Forcing; Wallflowers. Cattleyas ; Peonies for BOOM YOUR FALL BUSINESS hy adifcrtising your goods In the Horticuiltiiare Publicity among the kind of readers reached by this paper is THE SORT OF PUBLI- CITY THAT PAYS. 584 HORTICULTURE October 19, 1912 FRUIT AND VEGETABLES UNDER GLASS CONDUCTED BT i>(Tirs^. Qoeatlona bj oar readen In Une with any of the topics presented on tbis page will be cordially recelred and promptlT answered b7 Mr. Penson. Snch communications should Invariably be addressed to the office of HORTICULTDRB. Storing in Fruit House Under this lieading it was hoped to pen a few lines before the articles in these columns ceased for a few weeks. As they were omitted at that time, (perhaps a more appropriate time than the present), we will lead off with it now. It is a question which always presents itself every fall, that of storing tender flowering shrubs which have been growing outside all the summer, away from the early frosts. The dormant fruit houses are sometimes looked upon as the spot and until cleaning time comes along, no objection can lie entertained, yet there is a danger often overlooked — that of bringing in live stock — bugs, etc., on to the vines. A vinery with bugs once established is always a source of trouble and no little care should be exercised to keej) them clean. No matter how little any plants may have on them, and although it may be a dormant season, there are sure to be a few left behind ; settlers, colonials, aliens, or green- horns, call "em what you like, they are usually there to stay and to make trouble. Xow this is a problem to think about ; such trees must be stored as soon as there is danger of severe frosts, and just where to store them is the question. Xo objection may be raised to storing them for a time in the fruit houses, if they are clean, but should any be infected with any kind of aphis it will be well to consider the after effects — labor entailed eradicating possible pests. Pot Vines Pot vines intended to produce the first crop of grapes in the coming year should now be ripened up in every. possible way. The maximum of weather should be brought to bear on them by placing them in a fully ex- posed position, where they will get all the sun possiblo through the day and feel the cold evenings and early frosts at night. In this way the wood will he thoroughly ripened, the buds will be good and solid and the canes will soon be at rest, all of which helps to spell success later. When the canes have east their foliage, remove the short growths which have been made by stopping the laterals at one eye, using a sharp knife to do so, making a clean cut which should receive a dressing of "styptic" to prevent bleeding at the time of starting. Incline the roots to the dry side but avoid a dust-dry state or some of the valuable fibrous roots will be lost. Figs Pigs are among our tenderest subjects and should not be subjected to any severe frosts ; a few degrees will not hurt them — in fact will be beneficial. Any trees grow- ing in pots or tubs, which are now going through the renovating process, should be placed on one end of the block, so that they can be ea.sily removed to shelter iipon the approach of cold weather. Pig trees planted out in the liouses should be treated similarly; leave the house open until five or six degrees of frost is registered when precautions should be taken to check a further decrease of temperature; otherwise the first crop for next year and .some of the growths may be damaged. Pot Fruit Trees Pot fruit trees of all kinds will now be casting their foliage and should lie thoroughly overhauled, pruned, repotted and prepared for winter quarters. Where a quantity of trees have to be dealt with it is best to erect a temporary potting bench in some convenient spot out- side. The less the trees are shifted around the better at this time of year as the buds are easily rubbed off, especially so with peaches and nectarines. Carrying them to and from the potting shed, through doors, etc., is always to be avoided if possible ; then again head room is often limited. All this can be alleviated by the erection of a temporary bench if sufficient trees are on hand to justify this little extra time being spent. Thu pots having been got in readiness previously must no\\- be properly drained. This is an essential point: later on in the growing season a water-logged pot is deplor- able. The soil should consist of half-decayed loam, witli plenty of lime rubble or plaster liroken up small, mixed into it. Pruning will be light if the trees were properly disbudded, but it will be wise to look them over, remov- ing any dead wood and also that which is too crowded for another sea.son. In handling the trees special care should be taken of base growths, these are so easily broken, and in a few j'ears the trees will look like stand- ards. Trees which have had rims added to the pot to allow of top dressing will need to have these removed and the only disadvantage to them will be discovered, viz., a quantity of surface roots will have found their way up and when it comes to repotting they are found to be too high. After throwing off the pot remove the old crocks and as much of the bottom soil as possible; shake oft' all the top dressing, carefully preserving all the fibrous roots and' remove all the top soil you can. Trees that have made a quantity of roots will have to be given a shift, but do not give it unless absolutely neces- sary. If a sufficient quantity of the old soil can be re- moved from the ball to allow of its going back into the same size pot, put it back again. If a shift is necessary make it as small as you can for there is no advantage in rushing the trees on into very large pots or tubs. Pro- portionately no more fruit is oi)tained and they are more easily handled in a smaller pot. When potting, the soil must be worked down thoroughly and rammed firm be- tween the ball and pot. This is sometimes a difficult job with only a small space to fill, nevertheless no holes must be left, in anticipation of the best results. A full compliment of rammers will be needed — large and small, thin and thick : some pots will cause you to use four or five, each a different size and shape. These trusted weapons of the potting bench will improve with age, especially to the hand that is using them, as use wear.s the rough corners off. See that thev are stored away October 19, 1912 HORTICULTURE 535 ROSE GROWING UNDER GLASS ^ CONDCCTKD BT Questions by our renders In line with any of tlie topics presented on tbls page will he oorrtlally received and promptly answered by Mr. Kuziclsa. Such communications should invariably be addressed to the office of HORTICULTURE. The Rose Cellar This is never missing in a rose growing establishment. Although cellars on some places are very crude the rose or Mower cellar should receive a little more attention, keeping it nicely painted and neat at all times. It is surprising wliat a great difference a little paint and a cleaning up will make. Brooms are not so very high- priced and no one should be afraid to use one often for fear of wearing it out. Brush dow^n every cobweb and do not give Mr. Spider a chance to make more. Get rid of Mr. Spider himself. On places where considerable of the output is retailed or sold direct to retailers, many sizes of boxes must con- tinually be kept on hand all lined with paper and ready to use. Keep these nicely piled up and free from dust. It is disgusting to see a box leave the place all covered with coal dust. If you use paper boxes have some way to keep them out of water, for although boxes are made more or less waterproof they were never intended to float around in pools of water on the packing bench. A good way is to have a frame made of some material i/o in. in tliickness. This can lie covered with galvanized wire V:^ in. mesh, and by laying this wire covered frame on the ]iacking table under the box. the l)ox will be perfectly dry as all water will go through the screen and the frame will keep the box away from it. Red Spider Keep right after Mr. Spider and whenever you get a chance syringe the plants quickly and thoroughly. It does little good to soak the whole house and then only have it syringed in places. Make sure you reach every little corner — every leaf in fact — and if you do this every time you syringe you will have but little trouble with spider. Syringing is the best and cheapest remedy we know of so far although there are one or two good insecti- cides that will rid plants of it. However it is very diffi- cult to reach all the foliage — the bottom side of it at that — and not w-aste any material. There is always bound to be waste and this is what would make spraying to keep spider out too expensive. Watering Plants After a Crop Do not make a mistake so commonly made among Beauty growers and apply water to plants that have been cutting heavily, as you did when the crop was coming on. Plants after a crop should have a little lime and be run on the dry side a little until after they begin to break, when a light dressing of bonemeal and a light mulch of cow^ manure may be applied, after which the plants can receive as much water as usual. In drying out the plants do not let them get dry enougli to damage any leaves, but at the same time if too much water is applied at this period a dose of spot will almost surely follow. Yellow Leaves Wliere at all possible, keep the benches free from yel- low leaves. It is none too good for the plants to have a lot of their own leaves around their roots decaying and breeding diseases. Pick them all up as fast as possible, and burn them. Do not leave them decaying on a rub- bish pile near the greenhouse. They will only harbor l)ugs. breed fungus and make the place look bad in the bargain. This is the way to treat spot, too. Pick it off and burn it at once. Clean underneatli the bench once in a while too, not sweep the leaves under them. when the Job is through. Sufficient room must be left to allow of watering. Immediately after potting they should receive a good soaking and also be syringed over twice daily while good weather lasts. Should it be con- templated to leave them outside for sometime, provision can be made for plunging the pots. Do not allow the trees to become drv at the root or the flower buds are liable to fall. Care of Cucumbers To obtain the best results from cucumbers periodical top-dressings should be given to keep the roots active and stimulate the plants. At the time of planting it was recommended only to give the plants sufficient soil to cover tlie balls after being removed from the pots. Immediately the roots were seen pushing througli this, a top dressing should have been given to them, after which a repetition of the same process will be necessary at intervals of about ten days. Until the plants have attained some size and have some fruits to support just a moderately rich soil will suit them. Wlien a crop is swelling use the following mixture: Two parts loam, one part leaf soil and one part horse manure with a little sand. Keep the roots moist at all times, as a cucumber- resents draught. Syringe the plants each morning in good weather and also at the time of closing down, which should be early enough to allow the house to run up to 90 degrees and have the plants dry by night. Fumigate immediately green fly or any of its associates make their appearance. Bush Beans Bush beans are a profitable and welcome vegetalile for winter culture, being easily grown and producing a crop in a short space of time. To keep up a succession sow at intervals of a week or ton days, in the benches eighteen inches apart, using the double row system. Use the best soil procurable, which lessens the necessity of feeding later. Keep a night temperature of 55 degrees to 58 degrees, advancing by day. and syringe each morning in good weather to keep down red spider. This and mildew are about the w'orst impediments to good health a bean has. For general purposes we have discovered nothing amongst the new'er varieties to surpass Black Valentine. The crop is larger than the majority and they always^ "eat" good and crisp. 536 HORTICULTUEE October 19, 1912 HORTICULTURt: VOL. XVI OCTOBER 19, 1912 NO 16 PIBLISIIEO WEEKLY BY HOR-TI CULTURE PUBLISHING CO- 11 Hamilton Place. Boston, Mass. Telephene, Oxford 292. WM. J. STEWART, Editor and Manaeer. ■ntered as secoud-class matter UeL-ember 8, 1'JM, at the Post ufflce at Boston, Mass., under the Act of Congress of March 3, 187a. CONTENTS Page COVER ILLUSTRATION— LiPlio-cattleya Bedouin. NOTES ON CULTURE OF FLORISTS' STOCK— Azaleas— Callas — Ericas — Lilies for the Holidays— Pandanus Veitcliii— Shamrocks for St. Patrick's Day — John J. M. Farrcll 533 FRUIT AND VEGETABLES UNDER GLASS— Stor- ing in Fruit Houses— Pot Vines — Figs — Pot Fruit Trees — Care of Cucumbers — Bush Beans — George H. Penson 534 ROSE GROWING UNDER GLASS— The Rose Cellar- Red Spider — Watering Plants After a Crop — Yellow Leaves — Arthur C. Ruzicka 535 LAELIO-CATTLEYA BEDOUIN 536 GREGOR JOHANN MENDEL 537 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES: Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston — New York Florists' Club— St. Louis Florist Club— American Sweet Pea Society — Society of American Florists — Club and Society Notes 538 DURING RECESS: Cook County Florists' Association 539 THE EXHIBITIONS: Nassau County Horticultural Society — Notes 540 SEED TRADE; Some Valuable Grasses, Illustrated 540 Later Pea Crop Reports — The Cumbersome Bourne Bill— Notes 542 OF INTEREST TO RETAIL FLORISTS: Steamer Departures — New Flower Stores 544 Flowers by Telegraph 545 FLOWER MARKET REPORTS: Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Cincinnati 549 New York, Philadelphia, St. Louis, Washington 551 OBITUARY: Charles Meckelburg — James Caldwell— C. C. Arnold — Henry J. Home — George Schoenfleld 556 MISCELLANEOUS: Rose Houses of Miller Floral Co — Illustrated 537 The Effects of Soil Liming 537 Catalogues Received 542 News Notes 542-545 Personal 645 Incorporated 545 Chicago Notes 546 Philadelphia Notes 546 Washington Notes 546 Practical Pointers from Poehlmann's 547 St. Louis Notes 547 Cincinnati Notes 547 New York Notes 551 Publications Received 556 Greenhouses Building or Contemplated 55S Foreign Notes — C. Barman Payne 558 Patents Granted 558 A few weeks ago, under the head- An unfair and ing of "Frenzied Quarantine,"'" wo futile proposition took occasion to comment upon the hysterical hue and cry for govern- ment inspection and quarantine against material liable to carry i)lant diseases and insect infestation which has now eomt to be almost a daily incident from one direc- tion or another. Among the latest are the issuance of a California state edict against all vegetables, nursery stock, etc., from the whole tier of Southern States: a campaign to secure expert examination of all mail matter entering California under the parcels post law : and, now, a hearing before the Horticultural Board at Wash- ington on October 30 to decide whether the nursery stock and other horticultural products of New England shall be shut oil from shipment into other states on account of the possibility of carrying the gypsy and browntail moths lo new localities. Admitted the neces- sity of protecting crops from the depi'edations of insect and fungous pests and agreeing that all practicable means must be taken to prevent the spread of these scourges to other sections, the question arises as to wliether a quarantine such as is now proposed would have any effect of sufficient weight to justify tlie de- liberate crippling of a long established, reputable and useful industry such as the nursery trade of the New- England States. As to the brown-tail moth, a watch for their web-nests on tree shipments would accomplish all that it is possible to accomplish by inspection. The prohibition of sliipments from infested territory would bear hard on the nursery trade but would not exclude the Ijrown-tail, for the method of distribution of this moth is by flight in midsummer and thus a law against wind and water would be jtist as sensible and just as effectual as a quai-antine against the brown-tail, as everyone familiar with the life history and habits of the insect well understands. So far as the gypsy moth is concerned inspection of nursery stock shipments will accomplish practically nothing, but a permit based upon an intelli- gent summer inspection of the nurseries would mean something and should be insisted upon without qualifica- tion. Unlike the brown-tail, the feiuale gypsy moth cannot fly, and consequently is itself incapable of extend- ing its field of depredation except by very slow and very evident stages. The meditims by which the gypsy is carried from one place to another are, in the catter- pilhtr stage, largely carriages, autos and railroad cars; also in the egg period, by railroad ties or other timber, rails, granite or similarly exposed material. A freight car left on a siding in an infested region for a few days in the egg-laying season in July can transport the pest across the continent, witli detection practically irapos- I ■ilile. Nurserv -grown ]jroducts are, indeed, infinitessimal in their liability to disseminate the pests for, in self- protection, nursery stock is necessarily kept clean, and it is as wasteful and ill-advised as it is fruitless, wrong in principle and ethics as it appears to be in motive, to oppress, as is contemplated, an industry and a section aheadv hard pressed and overburdened with the expendi- ture of many millions of dollars in the cause, because of ignorance of the situation or to gratify the rapacity of interests tliat might, through this proposed restric- tion, reap a selfish commercial advantage. Laelio-cattleya Bedouin The beautiful orchid that is tlie subject of our cover illustration was one of the gems of the collection of Sir George Holford, shown at the Eoyal Horticultural Exhi- bition in London. H. G. Alexander, the grower in charge, is known the world over as one of the leading (in-hid a-rowers of Enaland. October 19, 1912 HOETICULTUEE 637 GREGOR JOHANN MENDEL. Although much has been written these last few years in regard to Men- del's law and by this time nearly everybody has heard about it, there are really few persons who can say that they are acquainted with the life history of the discoverer. Bateson, who has probably done more than any other searcher to popu- larize the theory of Mendel's law, has also applied himself with infinite love and sacrifice to the collection of all the available data pertaining to a life history of Gregor Johann Mendel. ("Mendel's Principles of Heredity"), Cambridge, 1909. Johann Mendel was born July 22, 1822, in Heinzendorf near Odrau in Kuhland, a province of Austrian Sile- sia. Heinzendorf. so to speak, repre- sents a small island of German popu- lation, surrounded by Slavs. From his father, a small tenant farmer. Mendel early learned the art of grafting. His uncle on his mother's side, wlio seems to have been an intel- ligent man and who did much for the education of children by endowing spe- cial classes of Instruction at his own expense, helped little Johann along in his earlier years at school. In the vil- lage school Mendel showed such intel- ligence that he was sent to a better school at Leibnitz and later to tne high schools at Trollau and Olmuetz. To cover the expenses of this educa- tion, Mendel was obliged to accept the help of his sister who sacrificed part of her dowry and for this act of kind- ness Mendel felt himself indebted to his sister for the rest of his life. Through the influence of one of his teachers who was an Augustine monk, Mendel, after completing his high school term, became a candidate for admission to the Augustine cloister of St. Thomas (King's cloister), in Bruenn. He was given the name of Gregor and appointed to educational work. In 1847 Mendel was conse- crated priest and sent to the Univer- sity of Vienna from 1851 to 1853 at the expense of the cloister. He ap- plied himself to the study of mathe- matics, physics and natural history, after which he taught at the polytech- nical school of Bruenn until 1868 when he was elected Abbott or Prelate of the King's cloister. While still a novice at this cloister, Mendel had already begun his experi- ments in hybridization on the plants in the large garden of the cloister. From these experiments his name was to become famous all over the world. After eight years of painstaking and intelligent research into the field of heredity, conducted through genera- tion after generation of garden peas, Mendel was convinced that he had solved the problem of heredity and submitted the result of his labors to the "Society of Natural History" of Bruenn in 1865. But his efforts found no consideration with this body, nor, after publication, did he meet with any better success in the sessions of similar societies elsewhere. His pub- lications in regard to "Hieraclium Bastards" met the same fate. Mendel also experimented with bees, but un- fortunately his observations in this line, which were published under "Bee Culture," have been lost. The appointment to the prelacy put an end to the scientific researches of Mendel. The fifteen years before his death were filled with the work of his position, more so as he applied himself to fighting a state law, exact- ing, in his estimation, unjust duties of his cloister. These laws were even- tually abolished shortly before his death. This struggle at law changed Mendel from a man of a jovial and friendly disposition into a bitter and mistrusting misanthrope. His health began to fail and he died of Bright's Disease January 6, 1884. Mendel was a man of great energy. He published regular meteorological reports and observations on sun spots. He was presiding officer of the "Mort- gage Bank of Maehren" and a cele- brated chess player. His home town, Heinzendorf, is indebted to him for the installation of a fire department. The fact that Mendel's discoveries, which are so plain and which have been so universally verified, could have been so long overlooked and neg- lected, is almost inexplicable, more so as Mendel corresponded with Naegely, the great naturalist and acquainted him with his investigations. Already in 1861, the French Academy had of- fered a price for a paper on plant hy- bridization. Well-known naturalists and scientists of the time busied them- selves with the problem and came near solving it, without, however, be- ing able to clearly demonstrate the principle. Bateson is of the opinion that Dar- win's epoch-making theory, which at that time revolutionized all the views of the scientists and which was re- garded as solving all questions in re- gard to heredity, has been responsible for the distracting of attention from researches in this particular line. Dar- win's theory really stopped all efforts for a long time. We can hardly real- ize to what extent Darwin might have been effected and how his theory might have been shaped entirely dif- ferent if Darwin himself had been aware of Mendel's discovery. As it Is, it was only a short notice in Focke's work on "Plant Mongrels" (1881), which in 1900 led to the discovery and \erification of Mendel's work and papers by De Vries, Correns and Tschermak. From this dates a new era and when Mendel said, as he did, "My time is sure to come," he built his hopes upon a sure foundation. Sure, it was fifteen years after his death, but his time has come. Mendel was very much ahead of his time, but he has proven that diligent application to one's ideals will in time be fully appreciated. THE EFFECTS OF SOIL LIMING. At the meeting of the Lenox (Mass.) Horticultural Society on October 5, Professor Haskins of Amherst College gave a splendid lecture on the use of lime for horticultural and agricultural liurposes. He said that the secondary and indirect results which will follow an application of lime must vary with soil conditions, but the possible effects which are of importance are that free acid if present is neutralized and a sour soil is sweetened, also that the less soluble potash compounds of the soil are rendered available and the need of potash manure will be less- ened at least for a time; but it must be understood that liming will not per- manently take the place of potash manuring and if persisted in without application of potash will ultimately result in the exhaustion of the soil. Various fertilizers such as sulphate of ammonia will give poor results if the soil has not first been heavily limed. Lime is especially favorable to heavy and clayey soils, it disintegrates the clay particles and makes it more fria- ble and permeable. It has also been tested that the soil must have a heavy coat of lime if one hopes to be suc- cessful in growing a good crop of al- falfa. The same also applies to all kinds of fruit except the blackberry or strawberry. Experiments have proved that those do not particularly require lime. The patch of land intended for potatoes should not be limed the same season the potatoes are planted, but two or three seasons previous and then the tubers are less likely to be- come affected with scab. Mr. Has- kins made tests with various soils brought from the Westinghouse estate which proved very instructive and bore out his conclusions. Preparations for the exhibition on October 24 and 25 are well completed. Competition will again be very keen and a great success is anticipated. ROSE HOUSES OF MILLER FLORAL COMPANY, FARMINGTON, UTAH. 588 HOETICULTUEE October 19, 1912 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES GARDENERS' AND FLORISTS' CLUB OF BOSTON. The regular meeting of this Club on Tuesday evening was a specially in- teresting occasion. There were some good exhibits, an excellent paper by George Stewart, an interesting talk by W. E. Tricker, all on chrysanthemum topics and some lively discussions that kept the members in session until a late hour. Resolutions on the death of J. A. Pettigrew were read by J. K. M. L. Farquhar. The report of progress by W. Downs for the landscape garden- ing class was the occasion for much debate and some moderate criticism. The committee will still wrestle with the problem and will discuss with the oflRcers of the Mass. Horticultural plans for a possible co-operation in some comprehensive scheme for horti- cultural education. It was announced by Chairman Bartsch of the 25th An- niversary Dinner Committee that this event would come off on November 11 and that Messrs. Phil. Breitmeyer of Detroit. J. Otto Thilow of Philadel- phia and A. Farenwald would be among the prominent guests present on that occasion. The resignation of President Pegler on account of ill health was accepted with regrets. C. H. Totty's exhibit of chrysanthe- mums was quite extensive, compris- ing 27 large vases of singles and doubles of the various classes. Among his new ones were Ramapo, a big Jap. incurved yellow. D. B. Crane yellow Jap., seedling No. 1, a large Jap. re- flexed. Enchantress pink color, and some of Wells' and Nonius early flow- ering novelties. The pink seedling re- ceived a report of merit. Mr. Totty also showed his new pink forcing rose Mrs. George Shawyer in fine form. It certainly looks like a winner. W. N. Craig exhibited four seedling cattle- yas, one of which — a lovely intermedi- ate sized, fragrant flower with broad brilliant dark lip — C. Hardyana X C. Bowringeana — received a report of merit. Mr. Craig said the seed was sown June 20, 1906. Prof. E. A. White of the Mass. Agricultural College, staged fifteen named varieties of large Jap. chrysanthemums and W. W. Ed- gar Co. a fine vase of Yellow Touset. NEW YORK FLORISTS' QLUB. The New York Florists' Club en- joyed an exceptionally interesting and instructive lecture on Monday even- ing. October 14, by H. A. Bunyard, on the International Horticultural Exhi- bition at London. He showed a large number of beautiful slides, which he described in entertaining fashion and everybody was greatly pleased with it all. W. A. Manda also spoke briefly on the same subject. Quite a number of committee re- ports were presented and accepted. These included resolutions on the death of Wm. R. Smith, read by Pat- rick O'Mara. on the death of Mrs. A. S. Burns, by P. J. Smith, progressive report of the entertainment committee by C. B. Weathered, and of the Smith Memorial Committee by John Donald- son, for the transportation committee by F. H. Traendly, for the committee on steamship flower rules by J. B. Nugent, and for the publicity commit- tee by 1. S. Hendrickson. Mr. Hen- drickson said that the committee had prepared a poster for Hallowe'en flow- ers, to be distributed to 2,000 flower stores within a 50 mile radius of New York, which they confidently expected would increase the flower sales for that occasion many fold. Six new members were elected and five more names were proposed. The exhibition was a very creditable one. Bergenfield Nurseries showed a lot of splendid new peony-flowered dahlias, also some of the Stredwick novelties. W. A. Manda staged twelve seedling dahlias that were grand and a wonderful sky-blue ipomea, flower very large and showy. Scott Bros. showed their scarlet carnation Wm. Eccles and Traendly & Schenck their Salmon Beauty. C. H. Totty was rep- resented by his new rose Mrs. George Shawyer and a splendid collection of chrysanthemums cut and in pots. John Lewis Childs showed a large collec- tion of fine dahlias, named, and R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons' Co. sent thirty varieties of dahlias, all good ones. Mr. Totty got 89 points for his rose and honorable mention and highly com- mended on his chrysanthemums. W. A. Manda got honorable mention and highly commended, J. Lewis Childs honorable mention. Traendly & Schenck highly commended, R. Vin- cent & Sons Co.. honorable mention, and Bergenfield Nurseries honorable mention. A. T. Boddington showed an attractive vase of white cosmos. The next meeting will be Chrysan- themum Night. ST. LOUIS FLORIST CLUB. A very pleasant gathering took place on last week, Thursday after- noon, at Odd Fellows Hall. President Fred H. Weber not being present Vice-President Chas. C. Young was the presiding officer. Several com- mittees reported and were continued. The committee on "Florists' Bulletin," which has been discontinued since the first of August stated that their final report would be made at the No- vember meeting. A communication from the New Florists' Club Publicity Committee was read, and after a long discussion it was decided that the President should appoint a local pub- licity committee, they to elect one of their number as a delegate to attend the meeting of the National body. J. F. Ammann of Edwardsville, who was called upon for remarks, highly com- mended the movement. Names of four members were rec- ommended for state vice-president of eastern Missouri for the S. A. F. These will be voted upon at the next meeting and the name selected sent to President-elect J. K. M. L. Farquhar for appointment. The treasurer's re- port showed a fine balance in the Club Exchequer. AMERICAN SWEET PEA SOCIETY. On a call from President Sim, an executive meeting of our society was held in Horticultural Hall, Boston, Friday, October Uth. The following members were present: William Sim. W. Atlee Burpee, J. K. M. L. Farquhar. Wm. Currie, Thos. Roland, Wm. J. Stewart, Peter M. Miller, W. T. Hutch- ins, Robert Cameron, Jas. Wheeler, Harry A. Bunyard. Mr. Farquhar formally extended the invitation to the society to hold its annual exhibition in 1913 under the auspices of the Massachusetts Horti- cultural Society. Same was received with a hearty vote of thanks. The express idea of calling a meet- ing was for the purpose of completing matters relative to the summer flower show at Boston, 1912. The schedule of this society for the International Flower Show to be held in New York in April was submitted and accepted. Same will be published in about ten days. 'The matter of the society's medals was also gone into and Thomas Ro- land, chairman of the medal commit- tee was instructed to proceed to have the die made and such medals struck off as were won at the last exhibition in Boston. President Sim served luncheon to the visiting members at the Copley Square Hotel for which he received an appreciative vote of thanks. HARRY A. BUNYARD, Secretary. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTI- CULTURISTS. Department of Plant Registration. As no objections have been filed, public notice is hereby given that the registration of the new rose "Milady" by A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn., becomes complete. JOHN YOUNG, Secretary. October 5, 1912. CLUB AND SOCIETY NOTES. The St. Louis Retail Florists' Asso- ciation will meet on Monday night Oct. 21, at the Washington Hotel. Engelmann Botanical Club held a very interesting meeting on Oct. 14th, at the Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis. Mr. C. H. Thompson of the Garden presented an illustrated talk on "Botanizing in the semi-arid Re- gions of Southwest United States and Mexico." Dr. G. T. Moore, director of the Garden presided over the meeting. At a meeting of the Newport Horti- cultural Society, Oct. 8, sergeant-at- arms William F. Smith was presented with a handsome gold watch from the « members in recognition of his valuable services to the society. Mr. Smith has been sergeant-at-arms for the society nearly every year since it was organ- ized, twenty-two years ago, and has long been admitted to be the best worker in the society for its interests. The monthly meeting of The West- chester and Fairfield Horticultural So- October 19, 1912 H 0 R T I C U L T tJ B E 539 ' Pyramidal iBay Standard Bay DREER'S New Importation of BAY TREES Our importation of twelve car-loads of Standard and Pyramid Bay Trees has just arrived. Splendid stock, clean, thrifty, and of rich green color and the best values we have ever offered in the fall of the year. If you are interested write us for special offer of same. HENRY A. DREER, Inc. 714 Chestnut Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. ciety was held in Greenwich, Conn., with a large attendance. Two appli- cations for membership were received and four new members elected. There was a splendid display of flowers on exhibition. P. W. Popp won the first prize for collection of dahlias, Harry Wilde winning second. James Stuart was awarded a certificate of culture for Hybrid Neriums. A vote of thanks was given to H. Wilde for apples, A. Peterson for grapes, R. Barton for dahlias. Hybrid Cattleya, exhibited by the Geo. E. Baldwin Co. was highly commended. Tickets for our fall show can be secured from W. J. Sealey, Port Chester, N. Y.: schedule and entry blanks from Oscar E. Addor, Larch- mont, N. Y. The next meeting of th? Society will be held on November 1.5th, the week following the fall show. At the meeting of the Connecticut Horticultural Society on the llth inst. President Huss showed the Harbinger dahlia, Clerodendron fallax, and a seed- ling dahlia, small flowering, of dwarf habit, the quilled centre florets clear yellow and the petals blush pink, shaded wliite toward the tips. At the instance of John Gerard the society voted that the new variety shall be known as the John F. Huss dahlia. The judges awarded a first-class certifi- cate. The secretary read, by request, a newspaper account of a recent visit by S. B. Hendee, Milwaukee. Oregon, to the establishment of the noted Ore- gon aster grower. Harvey T. Pleis- chaur, at McMinnville, in that state. His unsurpassed asters are thought to be due much to the favorable climate, as well as the very productive clay soil, both of which are also highly con- ducive to the production of fine roses. The Connecticut society now numbers 206 members, the largest number in its history. GEORGE W. SMITH, Secretary. LILIES Lilium Myriophyllum Lilium Sargentae The bulbs of these magnifi- cent new Lilies are now ready for delivery. For the best results next year, they should be planted at once. Price $1.50 each, $15.00 per doz. R.&J.Farquhar&Co. Boston, Mass. DURING RECESS. Cook County Florists' Association. Seventy florists and their friends en- joyed the dinner given by the Cnok County Florists' Association, Octobe.' 10, at The Tavern. It was known as Ladies' Night. The progi-am after din- ner was as follows: Miss Edith Scott. piano; Miss Camelia Kristen, songs; The Masters Miller, violin and piam; Mrs. H. J. Lister, piano. Mr. Loomis gave a talk on advertising, making very good points, and Mr. Ward closed the entertainment by a group of songs CARNATIONS F. DORNER & SONS GO. LA FAYETTE, IND. EXTRA FINE FIELD RROWN CARNATIONS Enchantress and White Perfection, $50.00 per 1000. B.G. MERRiniCO., Cranee, Md. CHARLES H. TOHY CARNATIONS AND CHRYSANTHEMUMS D I S C9 N , IM . .J . IVI CARNATION PLANTS Last Call, Clean, Healthy Stock per 100 ENCH.\NTBESS $5.00 GORDON 6.00 ASPAIi.VGUS Plnmosus and Sprengerl (stock plants) 5.00 Cash with order, please. KRETSCHMAR BROS., WEST NYACK, N. Y. CHRYSANTHEMUMS-ROOTED CUTTINGS Can fnruisb any varipty. Write for prices. ISoston Ferns. Iipn.-li sfM.-k .f3,.-iO O. ; $-0.00 M. Cvrlamen. 2i/. in.. $"i.ii(l ( '. : 3 in.. $8.00 C. ; .S75.(IU M. Fern Flats, any variety. .$1.75 per flat. Everything in cuttings and small plants. R. J. IRWIN, 3097 Broadway, New York City "You can no more conduct business without advertising than you can farming without fertilizing." — Uncle Peleg. 640 HORTICULTUBE October 19, 1912 SOME VALUABLE GRASSES. For the above picture, and the one which appeared in our issue of the 12th inst., we are indebted to George C. Watson of Philadelphia, who has been through all departments of the seed trade and, after an experience of some thirty-seven years in Europe and America, is now devoting himself es- pecially to the natural grasses as gen- eral agent for the United States and Canada for Messi-s. Barenbrug, Burg- ers & Co., of Arnhem. The value of the pictures to our readers lies in the clear view they give, in compact space, of the great difference in the various species and varieties of the grasses used in the seedsmen's formulas for lawns and permanent pastures. They also emphasize the point not often recognized by the laymen, that the real seedsman — the trained scientific seeds- man, we mean, not the mere dealer in seeds, such as an implement dealer, an ironmonger, a druggist or a country merchant — does a vast amount of work sifting and searching for the good, all his life; and that the nations of the earth owe far more to the seedsman than to national or state agencies, for the advancement of agrticulture and horticulture, during the past four hun- dred years. Most of the grasses illus- trated are not grown in America but are imported from abroad. The Exhibitions NASSAU COUNTY HORTICUL- TURAL SOCIETY. The Annual Dahlia Exhibition of this society was held Oct. 9th at Glen Cove and was a great success every way. Not only were dahlias shown but many other seasonable flowers and vegetables. A large table was taken up with school children's exhibits, in which visitors took a great interest. In the class for the Di-eer cup, best 50 var. dahlias, Mrs. E. -M. Townsend, gard. James Duthie, was 1st; II. W. Buckiiell. gard. G. Barton, 2nd. Other successful exhibitors in the dahlia classes were J. Kirby, H. Boettcher atid J. O'Brien. The Townsend cup for roses was won by Miss E. Ladew, gard J. Adler; J. S. Pratt; gard. J. W. Everett. L'nd. Thorburn's cup for vegetables was lieeuly contested, there lie- Ing eight entries: Mrs. H. L. Pratt, gard. H. (Jaut, 1st: A. G. Ilodeupyle, gard. F. Patroccia, 2nd. Hodenpyle's prize Tor vege- tables: Mrs. H. L. Pratt, 1st; J. II. Attley. 2nd. In the fruit cl.isses the winners were J. T. Pratt, W. V. Hester, James Halloway and Mrs. II. I/. Pratt. The special awards were J. Kirby, for seedling dahlia, cert, of merit; J. Halloway, dahlias, hon. mention; Mrs, C. D. Smithers, dahlias, cult, cert; A. G. Hodenpyle. single dahlias, cult. cert. In the evening the regular monthly meeting was held. The programme for the chrysanthemum show was gone over and every one looks for the most successful exhibition this society ever held. The Chrysanthemum Show of the Elberon Horticultural Society which was to have been held in Asbury Park on October 29, 30 and 31, has been cancelled for this year. At the Autumn Show in London on September 24th, the highest award was given to Alex. Dickson & Sons, Ltd., for a display which contained superb examples of their own intro- ductions— Mabel Drew, Duchess of Westminster, Lady Grenall, George Dickson, Berna Mackay, Rayon D'Or, Betty, Harry Kirk, etc. The council also voted awards of merit for their new roses, George Dickson, Mrs. Mac- kellar. and Edward Bohane. The monthly exhibition of the New Jersey Floricultural Society brought out a fine exhibit of seasonable flow- ers. Especially fine were roses shown by John Dervan for which he received certificate of merit and cultural cer- tificate. Lager & Hurrell exhibited the rare Cattleya Octavia. The exhib- it of dahlias was especially fine, too. The society voted to give a silver cup to the National Flower Show com- mittee to be used for any class they see fit. Discussions were brought up in regard to having the dahlia show next year on a larger scale than here- tofore and having vegetable and fruit exhibits, also other seasonable flowers. It was decided to have a chrysanthe- mum show Nov. 8th, afternoon and evening. Joseph Manda, Mrs. A. Neil and Frank Drews have donated prizes for some of the classes. In the month- ly competition for points the follow- ing awards were made: Emil Panuska : Catdeya labiata, 75 IMiints; Clcrodendron (allax, Go. Fritz Ber- gluud: roses, 72; carnations, 05. Wil- liam- Reid : roses, 75; carnations, 68. Max Schneider: dahlias, 80. Frank Drews: dahlias, 75. Max Schneider: violets, 05: carnations, 60. William Tricker: chrysanthemums, cert, of merit. October 19, 1912 HOETICULTURE 541 RAMBLER ROSES FOR FORCING Strong: 3 year old stock. Best Varieties Hybrid Perpetual and Hybrid Teas for Forcing- and Fall Planting in the Garden. Try the New Hybrid Polyantha "Orleans," the best of all the Polyanthas, for Forcing or the Garden. M. H. WALSH, sp:c7.V.t Woods Hole, Mass. Send for Catalogue B. A A. S I I Our World's Choicest Nursery and Greenhouse Products for Florists PALMS, BAY TREES, BOXWOOD AND HARDY HERBACEOUS PLANTS, EVERGREENS, ROSES, RHODODENDRONS, VINES AND CLIMBERS, AUTUMN BULBS AND ROOTS, CONIFERS, PINES Florists are always welcome visitors to our Nurseries. We are only a few minutes from New York City ; Carlton Hill Station is the second stop on Main Line of Erie Railroad. BOBBIIMK Nurserymen and Florists KINS Rutherford, N. J. HARDY RHODODENDRONS A.P»f=l_"V -rc3 JOHN "WAT^RER «i SONS, Ltd. American Nurseries. - BagsKot, Stxrrey, England For lists of best kinds, and also for other ornamental shrubs IriHURSl g^mI W. B. WHITTIER & CO., SOUTH FRAMINGHAM . . MASS. GROWERS OF HIGH GRADE NURSERY STOCK IRSERIES "T'n- — ^DtE>lZ^ — LARGE ASSORTMENT WRITE FDR PRICES BEFORE ORDERING ELSEWHERE GOODSELL'S GRASSES SELL GOOD Bulbs for Forcing Forautu™„ .owi„« and exceptional re- ^^^^^^f^^^-'^^.^^-^.^^^^^.i^Zl suits few equal. Quality and prices be- growers to have our bulbs specially se- yond comparison. Get down to the turf lected. Write for List and Reserve Your Order P. H. GOODSELL w. E. maynard _.« i> J Mriii unnu aitu Manager Sales Department 200 Broadway, NEW YORK CITY 157159 winiam street (Bas»iwirt) HARD^NORTHERN GROWN NURSERY STOCK WE GROW EVERYTHING FOR PLANTING THE HOME GROUNDS A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF Trees, Shrubs, Vines, Roses and Herbaceous Perennials, Etc., Etc. Our Illustrated and Descriptive Catalogue for the asking THE BAY STATE NURSERIES, North Abington, Mass. ROSES From S-lncb pots — strons. ow« root. I-ady HilllnKdon, fine stock. Grafted, $25.00 per 100; Own Root, (IS.OO per 100. Donble Pink Klllarney, Radiance, Mrs. Taft, Mrs. Wardell. My Maryland, Harry Kirk, $10.00 per 100. Pink KiUarney, White KlUamey, KaUerln Angrnsta Victoria, Richmond, Perle, Snnrise, Sunset, American Beauty, $8.00 per 100. Bride. Bridesmaid, Bon SUene, La France, Grnss an Tepllti, Clothllde Soupert, Souvenir de Wootton, $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. Grafted, S-lnch pots. Mrs. Taft, Pink Klllarney, Maryland, Mrs. Wardell, Kalserin, Bride, Brides- maid, $15.00 per 100. Nursery Stock Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Shrubs* Small Fruits, Clematis, Evergreens and Koses. Write fur Trade List. W. & T. SMITH COMPANY, Geneva, N. Y. HOLLAND NURSERIES Best Hardy Rhododendrons, Azsiess, Conifers, Clematis, H. P. Roses, Shrubs, and Her- baceouG Plants. 216 lane SI.- Wetliawken Helgbts P. 0. No. 1. Koboken. N. \ Wood Brothers FISHKILL, N. Y. P. OUWERKERK, PLANTERS AMATEURS NURSERYMEN APPLY FOR THE GENKBAt ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE OF Furst's Nurseries Jette-Brusseis, Belgium Code A. B. C, 6th Edition. BALTIMORE NURSERIES California Privet \^y quantity, size and age. No lietter grown. Shade and orna- mental Trees, Shrubs and Vines. Full line of Fruit Trees and Plants. Get our prices and catalog Franklin Davis Nursery Co. BALTIMORE, MD. BEST PAi^MS All Varieties. All Sizes. Send for Price List. JosepH HeacocK Wyncotc, Pa. A.N.Pierson,lnc., CROMWELL, CONN. Bedding Plants and Roses PALMS, FERNS AND DECORATIVE PLANTS JOHN SCOTT Rutland Road and E. 45th St. Tel. 2890 Bedford BR OOKL YN , N . Y. 542 HORTICULTURE October 19, 1912 Seed Trade Later Pea Crop Reports. Since our last issue some very unfav- orable news affecting the pea crop has reached us indicating that the prelim- inary estimates submitted by the grow- ers are likely to be materially reduced when actual deliveries are made. We learn that in Montana where a consid- erable acreage of peas was grown this year thev are experiencing most un- favorable weather during threshing operations. It is reported that both rain and snow are of daily occurrence and large quantities of peas are al- ready ruined, and that the end is not yet Should this information prove to be correct— and the source from whence it comes compels us to accept it as es- sentially true— there will probably be no surplus of any of the important va- rieties of peas this year. In this con- nection it may be well to say that we learn that Canada field peas are so neaily a failure that it is next to im- possible to buy them in quantity. Ow- ing to excessive moisture the vines re- mained green until so late that a large percentage of them have been killed by frost while the peas are still immature. It will doubtless appear rather strange to the trade that common field peas should be so very scarce whereas the fancy large-podded varieties promise— or we might better say, promised to be in very fair supply. Such seems to be the case, however, and is one of the results of the freakish weather we have been having the past season. We do not get any particular news about beans, at least nothing of an en- couraging character and assume that conditions are about the same as last reported, and the same may be said of most other families of seeds. The Cumbersome Bourne Bill. Much adverse criticism of thi- Bourne Bill continues to come, not only from seedsmen and merchants whose interests are affected, but even from postmasters, many of whom de- clare that the bill is so complex that it is impossible of enforcement or at least that It cannot be carried out on its present lines, excepting by a large increase of the clerical force at all im- portant centers, as each and every piece of fourth-class matter would have to be handled and weighed to deter- mine if it carried the proper postage The main objection seems to be against the ridiculous zone or zones provision. The postmaster in one of the eastern cities pointing out the absurdities Oi this feature mentioned the fact that one zone terminated in the center of a street in a nearby city, thus making two rates of postage necessary not only tor the city but for this particulai- street. While we perhaps are not au- thority in such matters this zone mat- ter certainly looks and always dd look to us like a cumbersome and ill- considered piece of legislation. It may possibly work out more smoothly than now seems probable, but we doubt it It is unfortunate that important busi- nesses are so often adversely affected by legislation drafted and carried through by men entirely ignorant of the matters about which they are leg- islating, but until the average business man and citizen considers it his per- sonal duty to see that the men elected to make our laws are of a higher or- der than many wo now have, and feel that they are largely responsible for them, we shall find no deliverance from the present evils. The Government Seed Distribution. (From U. S. Department o£ Agriculture, Bureau of Plant Industry— Circular M. 100.) The number of packets provided in the last distribution, which began De- cember 2, 1911, and ended April 19, 1912, was 51,138,240 packets of vegeta- ble seed and 12,226,315 packets of flower seed, or a total of 63,364,555 packets. The kinds and quantities of seed included in this distribution are shown in the following table: Vegetable Seed. CATALOGUES RECEIVED J. G. Harrison & Sons, Berlin, Md. — Trade List of Fruit and Shade Trees and Conifers. A very neat, attractive list. George Wittbold, Chicago, — Whole- sale list of Ornamental Nursery stock and Florists' Decorative Greenhouse Stock. Bean (pole) Beet Brussels Sprouts Carrot Callarda Corn Cucumber Endive Kale Kohl Rabi Lettuce Zt> OCu 7 "" >s . a a :^ a so •;: a" 25,070 25,699 3,740 19,450 7,495 325,472 11,259 8,383 4,008 1,832 73,043 Flower Musk Melon Okra Onion Parsley Parsnip Pea Radish Squash Tomato Turnip Water Jlelon Seeds. 7 22,890 3 9,094 4 20,512 2 5,305 2 10,482 9 174,600 12 132,336 3 7,500 8 14,215 6 25,945 20 19,155 Quantity Pounds. 5 354 108 378 1,780 2.052 100 8 1,181 807 580 1,427 1,798 weight seeds Kind. Ageratum Antirrhinum Aster Balsam Calendula Candytuft Castor Bean Celosia Cosmos Dianthus Eschscholtziii Kochia Mignonette The . total and flower pounds, or over 497 twenty freight cars. Quantity Kind. Pounds. Moruing Glory, dwart 447 Moruing Glory, tall 3,425 Nasturtium, tall 11,572 Pansy 124 Petunia 158 Poppy, double 1,407 Poppy, single 1,172 Portulaca 349 Sweet Pea 17,000 Zinnia 1,608 of the vegetable alone was 994,116 tons, enough to fill Notes. Evansville, Ind. — A warehouse build- ing. 48 X 125. is being constructed by the Ohio Valley Seed Co. Petersburg, Va. — The Covington- Harrison Seed Co. has been incorpo- rated here with a capital stock of $1500 to $5000. President, Peter W. Covington; vice-president, George W. Harrison; secretary and treasurer, Thomas Covington, Jr. Boston, Mass.— As Thomas J. Grey, formerly of T. J. Grey Co., was cut- ting his lawn some weeks ago a blister on his had broke and in some way became infected. The hand and arm began to swell, finally necessitating two operations. He is well on the road to recovery now and will not lose the use of his hand. NEWS NOTES. Juan Balme, Jr., Queretaro City, Mexico, — Descriptive list of collected Mexican orchids and cacti. Trade prices quoted only. Arnold Furst, Jette St. Pierre, Brussels, Belgium.- — General Catalogue of Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Coni- fers, Border Plants, etc. F. C. Heinemann, Erfurt, Germany, Special Trade Offers of Novelties 1913. An interesting set of seed novelties, of which attractive plates are given in colors. W. J. Worrell, Leamington, England. — Special Wholesale Offer of Peas. Beans and Other Vegetable Seeds. H. Youell, Syracuse. N. Y., is agent for America. F. & F. Nurseries, Springfield, N. J. — Trade List of Ornamental Nursery Stock. This establishment, now thirty years in existence, is a department of the American Nursery Co. Fottler, Fiske, Rawson Co., Boston, Mass. — "1912 Bulbs". A comprehen- sive list of all the good things for fall planting, not alone bulbs but hardy perennials, small fruits, etc. Cover neat in pearl gray and gold lettering. Stumpp & Walter Co.. New York. — Bulbs for Autumn Planting. The 1912 edition of an always attractive and useful general tall bulb and seed cata- logues. Cover design very neat and suggestive of the good things within. Plaistow, N. H. — Carl Lloyd will grow vegetables in his greenhouses this winter instead of flowers. Madison, Wis. — The new horticul- ture building of the university has just been completed at a cost of over $60,000. The structure is a large three- story building of paving brick and stone trimmings, is 50 feet wide and 125 feet long. The building includes a lecture room with capacity for 250 per- sons and a smaller lecture room with seats for 100 people; and about fifteen class-rooms. Wm. H. Moon Co., Morrisville, Pa. — "Some Autumn Leaves That Tell of Fall Specialties." Every page is adorned with bright tinted autumn leaves scattered along the border. A good list of material for ornamental planting. Harlan P. Kelsey, Salem, Mass.— Catalogue of Native American Plants grown in the Carolina Mountains. Native rhododendrons, kalmias, azal- eas and shrubbery of a similar char- acter are listed in all varieties and quantities. E. S. Miller. Wading River, N. Y. — Trade Price List for 1912 of Bulbs and Hardy Plants for Fall Planting. An excellent selection of hardy lilies, iris, etc.. is listed in this useful pamphlet. The quality of Mr. Miller's product is well known. K. Velthuys, Hillegom. Holland- Wholesale Trade List of Dutch Bulbs and Plants 1912-13. Finely illustrated and a very attractively gotten up trade catalogue. Henry Youell, Syra- cuse, N. Y., is American agent for this old-established house. Wm. Elliott & Sons, New York.— Flowering Bulbs, Fall 1912.— Sixty- seventh edition of this well known publication and as usual, a catalogue that will command attention from the amateur gardener. Darwin tulips are nicely shown on the covers. October 19, 1912 HORTICULTURE 543 Our Introduction for 1913 The New Clear Scarlet Bed- Ing Geranium "HELEN MICHELL" ITS MERITS: 1. The Finest Scarlet Geranium ever intro- duced. 2. The only scarlet variety, which blooms all summer. 3. The largest truss and single bloom of any. 4. Is semi-double, compact and medium dwarf. 5. Has most blooms to a single plant. 6. The best Propagator of all. 7. Stands all kinds of weather. 6. Blooms early and continuous. ALL IN ALL THE BEST MONEY-MAKER FOR THE FLORIST. Orders bookfd notr are filled itt rotation as rt'ceivcd from January iqt^ onivard. 2H inch pots. $2.50 doz.; $15.00 per 100; $125.00 per 1000 «cn nn in gold we offer as a prize for .PUU.UU jj,g j,g^f _^.in. pot of "Helen Michell" to be competed for at the National Flower Show, at New York, April, 1913. U MICHELL'S SEED HOUSE 18 Market Street, Phlla., Pa. QUALITY SEED BULB PLANT SEND FOR CATALOGUE. ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON :I4S Went t4th St., New Tork. BULBS Ready Now 0. V. ZANGEN, Hoboken, N. J. B LJ 1- BS For Fall Plantlne Price List Jor the Asking The W. W. Barnard Co. 231-235 W. M.duon St., GHIGAGO Fall Bulbs Selling Fast still have stock of all late and a few early varieties. Special Prices. I'REESIA REFRACTA ALBA. Extra Large, $0.75 per hDndred. $6.75 per thousand. Mammoth Bulbs, $1.00 per hundred. $9.00 per thousand. L,II.IUM HARRISn, 6-7 Inches, $0.75 per dozen. $3.50 per hundred. For Florists and Dealers Only. Mention this Ad. JAMES VICK'S SONS ROCHESTER, N.Y. TOMATO SEED BEST .STOCKS. .VLL v.\riet:ks. The Haven Seed Co. e and the British Colonies. Telegraph and Cable address, Dardspier. LOUISVILLE, KY. JACOB SCHULZ, 550 South Fourth Ave. Member Florists.' Telegraph Delivery. October 19, 1912 HOKTICULTUEE 545 NEW ENGLAND FLOWER DELIVERIES Seiul (lowei- «>r»U>rh lor iU'li\»T> in Uoston am) all New Englaml points to THOS. F. GALVIN 124 Tremont St., Boston BOSTON'S BEST In Quality and Design <'nn be rrlit'd iipnn when yon trunsl'tr your letiiii orders to EDWARD MACMULKIN 194 Boylston Street. BOSTON. CARBONE Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery 342 Boylston St., Boston Vasos. (iardfu Furnitnro, Art (Joodsand Ni'w Desi;;cs in Tus'-any Itaskets for I'lurists' Use, in Wliolesale Department. H. F. A. Lange VirORCESTER, MASS. Deliveries to all Points in flew England. 125.000 square feet of glass. FOR NEWPORT Narragansett Pier and All Other Rhode Island Points Transfer Your Orders to GIBSON BROTHERS a WASHINGTON SQUARE, - ■ ■ NEWPORT. R. I. Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue, N. KtfclMster Phone 506. Long Dist. Bell Phone 21S9 Members Florists Telegraph Delivery Flower Deliveries In ROCHESTER, N.Y. 38 MAIN STREET, WEST. The California florist JULIUS EPPSTEIN FRANK H. FORREST 344-346 Geary Street, SAN FRANCISCO, and Hotel St. Franeis, CAL.. We cover the entire Pacific Coast and West of the Rockies. Wire us your orders for all Steamers sailing for Honolulu, Manila and the Orient. Regular Trade Discount FI.OWBRS BY TE1.EGRAPH SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA Pelicano, Rossi & Co. 123 KEARNY ST. The Far-Famed Flowers of TORONTO Delivered on mail or telettrapli order for any oceahion, in any part of tlie I>onilnioii. JOHN H. DUNLOP 96 YonKe St., - - TORONTO. ONT. Of Interest to Retail Florists "FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH." Leading Retail Florists Listed by Towns for Ready Reference. Albany, N. Y.— H. G. Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St. Albany, N. Y.— The Hosery, 78 Maiden Lane. Amsterdam, N. Y. — John C. Hatcher. Boston— Thos. F. Galvln, 124 Tremont St. Boston— Ed. MacMuIkln, 194 Boylston St. Boston— Pcnn, the Florist, 37-43 Brom- fleld St. Boston — Julius A. Zinn, 1 Park St. Boston— Philip L. Carbone, 342 Boylston St. Brooklyn, N. Y.— Robert G. Wilson, Ful- ton St. and Greene Ave. Buttaln. N. Y.— Palmer's, 304 Main St. Chicago — William J. Smyth, Michigan Ave. and .31st St. Chicago — A. Lange, 25 E. Madison St. Cleveland, O.— J. M. Gasser Co., Euclid Ave. Denver, Col.— Park Floral Co., 1643 B'way. Detroit, Mich. — J. Breitmeyer's Sons. Miami and Gratiot Aves. Kansas City, Mo. — Samuel Murray, 912 Grand Ave. Kansas Citv. Mo. — Wm. L. Bock Flower Co.. 1116 Walnut St. Detroit. Mich. — Florists' Telegraph De- liveries. 153 Bates St. Louisville. Ky. — Jacob Schulz, .550 South Fourth Ave. Newport, R. I.— Gibson Bros., 36 Wash- ington Sq. New York— George M. Stumpp, 761 Fifth Ave., cor. B. 58th St. New York— David Clarke's Sons, 2139- 2141 Broadway. New York — Alex. McConnell, 611 5th Ave. New York— Young & Nugent, 42 W. 28th. New York- Dards, N. B. cor. 44th St. and Madison Ave. Providence, R. I. — T. J. Johnston & Co., 171 Weybosset St. Rochester, N. Y.— Salter Bros., 38 Main St., West. Rochester, N. Y.— J. B. Keller Sons, 25 Clinton Ave., N. San Francisco. Cal.— The California Florist. 344-.346 Geary St. San Francisco. Cai. — Pelicano, Rossi & Co., 123 Kearny St. Schenectady, N. Y.— J. C. Hatcher. St. Paul— Holm & Olsen, Inc. Toronto, Can.— J. H. Dunlop, 96 Yonge St. Washington, D. C— Gude Bros., 1214 F St. Weilesley, Mass.— Taiiby. Worcester, Mass. — H. F. A. Lange. BOSTON. MASS. PERSONAL. Herbert Zur Muehlin, formerly man- ager of the Bradley Flower Shop, Fort Wayne, Ind.. is now a partner in the L. E. Auger Co. of the same city. William Langdon, formerly grower for the late John E. Haines, South Bethlehem, Pa., is now employed by Max H. Rothe, Mt. Airy, Philadelphia, Pa. Boston visitors: H. A. Barnard, representing Stuart Low & Co., En- field, England: D. Cameron, represent- ing Sander & Son, St. Albans, Eng- land; E. Jenkins, Lenox, Mass.; Wm. E. Tricker, representing C. H. Totty, Madison, N. J.; J. J. Karins. represent- ing H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa.; E. J. Fancourt. ot S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., Philadelphia, Pa.; W. Atlee Bur- pee and Mrs. Burpee, Philadelphia; H. A. Bunyard. New York City; Wm. Currie. Milwaukee. Wis.; F. L. Meyer, Department Agriculture. Washington, D. C. Mr. Wood, of Wood & Stubbs Co., Louisville. Ky.; W. C. Langbridge, Cambridge. N. Y.; Wm. Anderson, Lancaster. Mass.; D. Carmichael ot McCullough's. Cincinnati, O. "I'enn. Tlie Telegraph Florist" Miuiber of Flnrists' Telegraph Delivery 37.4s BROMFIEI^D STREET TRANSFER Your orders fo** flower or plant de- livery in Eastern New England to JULIUS A. ZINN 1 Park St., Boston WASHINGTON, D.C. GUDE 8R05.C0 FLORISTS 1214 F ST-.N.W WA5M.M&TON. O.C GUDE'S Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Chicago. A. LANGE, 25 E. MADISON ST. THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, ClEVEl Euclid Avenu* WELLESLEY COLLEGE Dana Hall, Walnut Hill and Rockridge Hail Schools. TAILBY, Weilesley, Mass. Tel. WellMlsjr 44-1 and «. NIcht 44-S. INCORPORATED. Salt Lake City, Utah— Home Nur- sery Co., capital stock .$5,000. Presi- dent, F. P. Spitler; vice-president, (?. D. Watson; secretary and treasurer, M. O Randolph. Poughkeepsie, N. Y. — Mitchell Co., greenhouse construction, capital stock $100,000. Directors, Charles Mitchell, Maurice W. Deyo, Guilford Dudley, John B. Grubb, Harry C. Barker. Fort Payne, Ala. — Wills Valley Nur- sery Co., capital stock $100,000. In- corporators, Nathan W. Hale, A. I. Smith, Oscar P. Casee, W. W. Howard, and E. E. Rutherford. NEWS NOTES. Center Point, Iowa — An addition to their storage cellar and packing house is being built by the Linn County Nur- sery. New London, Conn. — The new green- houses of Edw. A. Smith were opened to the public on Monday evening. Octo- ber 14th. Riverside, Cal. — Under new manage- ment the Riverside Nurseries are do- ing business under the name of the Rubidoux Nursery. 5i6 HOETICULTURE October 19, 1912 Less Ice With Better Results The McCray System of Refrigeration, which insures a per- fect circulation of cool, dry air, will not only reduce your ice bills, but will keep your stock in the best condition — fresh, fragrant and attractive. McCray Refrigerators Are made so as to display your flowers to the best advantage. They can be lined with white enamel, opal glass, tile, mirrors or marble to suit your convenience. Write for our beautiful Free Catalog No. 72, which shows refrigerators for florists, both stock and built-to-order, in all sizes and styles. McCray Refrigerator Co. 553 LAKE STREET KENDALLVILLE^flND. CHICAGO NOTES. Trade Notes. C. F. McCorniick is the latest addi- tion to tlie staff at A. L. Randall's. A report that August Jurgens has sold his greenhouses is not confirmed as yet and Mr. .Jurgens is still in Mich- igan planting peonies. A. Henderson Co. is receiving a car- load of Liiium gigantiuni this week. Mr. Henderson finds the fall business very good but it is hard to get enough stock. Clifford Pruner has severed his con- nection with the E. H. Hunt Co. The cut flower department will hereafter b:- discontinued and orders filled by Ernie & Klingle. Poehlmann Bros. Co. have just re- ceived a carload of palms and another of azaleas from Belgium. A new pack- ing shed is now being constructed for the plant section. The trustees of the Cook County Florists' Association have found sev- eral places more or less suitable for permanent clubrooms and action will be taken at the ne.xt meeting. There has not been a killing frost in this vicinity. Many plants and flowers are apparently dying of old age but canna beds and salvia are as bright at present writing as at any time this summer. Miss Virginia Benson, formerly of Duluth, Minn., has taken an interest in Young Flower Shop, 10 N. Western Ave., and is in charge of the store An auto delivery car will soon be a part of their equipment. I. Cassidy and P. M. Bryant are out on trips for The Foley Manufacturing Co. Mr. Foley has just returned from a personal tour of Inspection of the new plants they have recently erected. Among them are a couple of iron- frame show houses for the Idlewild Greenhouses, Memphis, Tenn.; a show house for Bertermann Bros., Indian- apolis, Tnd.; two iron-frame houses for Mount Mora Cemetery Co., St. Joseph. Mo. Private places for N. G. Moo e, Oak Park, and J. Simpson, Glencce, 111., have just been completed. Samuel J. Pearse, Clybourne Ave., has sold his greenhouse plant, includ- ing residence and store, to a company which will use the land for shops for manufacturing machinery. August Dussel, whose death occurred recently at Crown Point. Ind., bought the placf when it was considered quite far out but the growth of the city has made it too far down town for greenhouse pur- poses and Mr. Pearse sold out at a price highly satisfactory. No definite plans for the future are made yet and Mr. Pearse retains possession till Octo- ber Its, 1913. unless he chorses to give it up earlier. Personal. Ernest Farley and Wm. Wolf are both back at their respective places after an absence caused by illness. .John Sinner comes into the store oc- casionally but spends most of his time at the greenhouses. His brother, Peter Sinner, is still at the hospital where he was taken .July 4th suffering from blood poison, the result of a cut from glass. Announcement was made Sept. 26 at the home, 3G2S Maple Square Ave., of the engagement of Minnie Wa'ttman, for nine years bookkeeper for the Am- ling Co., and Gustave B. Hammer, su- lierintendent architect tor Marshall & Pox George Mount and his son of Canter- bury, England, were in Chicago spend- ing two days with C. L. Washburn. They were later the guests of th^ Poehlmann Bros. The Messrs. Mount Jel't here for a visit to E. G. Hill ar Richmond, Ind. Visitors: J. A. Peterson, Cincinnati, O.: J. N. Mann, Richmond, Ind.: H. E. Philpott, Winnipeg, Man. PHILADELPHIA NOTES. Ye olden-time bouquet holders of silk, lace and paper seem to be in vogue now. The House of Rice re- ports large orders for these antique holders; their use is general all over the country. An interesting display of the new rose Mme. Chas. Russell was seen at the Pennock-Meehan Co.'s this week. These came from Boston and were greatly admired by the connoisseurs. It looks like a "comer." We under- stand it is to be put on the market next spring. Our California friend Mark Ebel of Sacramento, on being asked a couple of weeks ago what was the most interesting thing he had seen on his visit to Boston replied promptly "the Mme. Charles Russell Rose." A straw — but it shows how the wind blows. Visitors: .1. B. Hobbs, rep. Mann & Brown, Richmond, Va.; E. P. Hostet- ter, Lancaster, Pa.; W. F. Fancourt, Farm School, Pa.; Henry Penn, Bos- ton, Mass.; Stephen Mortensen, South- ampton, Pa. WASHINGTON NOTES. John Watson, who has been in the employ of F. H. Kramer for the past nine years, has been made foreman of the latter's houses in Anacostia, D. C. A very pleasing and artistic decora- tion by Mayberry & Hoover, of the Woodward & Lothrop department store, called for large quantities of chrysanthemums, palms, ferns and fall leaves. Florists played a prominent part in the reception to the delegates from the International Congress of Cham- bers of Commerce held in the building of the Pan-American Union. This also marked the opening of the magnifi- cent terrace gardens recently con- structed in the rear of the building at a cost of more than $100,000. J. L. Loose, of the Washington Flor- ists' Company and D. J. Grillbortzer were among the many witnesses in the Alexandria (Va.) annexation pro- ceedings by which that city is trying to gain additional territory. The properties of both of these gentlemen are within the limits of the disputed ground and both are strongly opposed to the annexation as it would do them no good and would result in an in- creased taxation. Robert Pyle delivered a very inter- esting lecture before the Florists' Club of Washington and invited guests in the Business High School hall on "Rose Growing in Europe." Numer- ous lantern slides illustrated his re- marks and included a fine picture of the late William R. Smith, at which time Mr. Pyle paid a glowing tribute to his memory. He also recommended that efforts be made to have in this city, stretching from the Capitol to the White House, through the Mall, a rose garden fashioned along the lines of similar gardens existing abroad which, in itself, would be a a most beautiful memorial to Mr. Smith. Over 500 persons attended. Greenville, Ohio — One section of the greenhouses of James Frost. 748 Sweitzer street, together with a barn, shed, stock and tools was destroyed by fire recently. Loss partly covered bv insurance. October 19, 1912 HORTICULTURE 547 HALLOWE'EN The festival of Hallowmass (or Hallowe'en as the Scots call it) is peculiarly adapted at the present day for the florist — not only for its ancient religious rites but for the innocent fun, frolic and sentiment of youth, which is bound to find a way for letting off its superabundant life and energy — it is peculiarly adapted to the art of the florist and is the florists' opportunity. Why not take advantage of this? Why not have a good display in your window of Our Parisian Colored Baskets These blend splendidly with the red and gold of the autumn flowers and with the varicolored ribbons in all the shades of chrome and yellow and crimson. Oak Foliage is another thing — especially when you can get our prepared sprays at reasonable price and every branch perfect in coloring and texture. Then there are our Gnome Figures in red, gold and grey, just the thing to add the finishing touch to a display! Send us an idea of your wants and let us select for you from our enormous stocks of everything in the line and get the benefit of our judgment of what will be the best for your trade. H. BAYERSDORFER ®, CO. THE FLORISTS* SUPPLY ^^I;s>. OF AMERICA 1129 ARCH STREET PHILADELPHIA. PA. PRACTICAL POINTERS FROM POEHLMANN'S. There are plenty of interesting things at Poehlmann Bros.' big plant now. at the opening of the season. Record books are being brought out and the beginning of things carefully noted, for here every bench and every plant on every bench has to prove its right to be there by a balance on the profit side at the close of the season. Foreman Guy French knows just when every one of the 300.000 carna- tion plants went into the houses and how many blooms each house pro- duces each month. All of their car- nation plants were placed in the field as this method, they say. gives a greater total of cut blooms than is pro- duced by plants that are summered in the houses. They are housed early in August or late July. These same records show the number of first and of second-grade carnation blooms and a recent cutting of 20,000 carnations showed but 100 splits. One of the recent English visitors sent rooted cut- tings last spring. They were three weeks on the way and the wood was badly shriveled, but they are now thrifty little carnation plants and give promise of doing well. Chrysanthemum season began here In August and one-half mile will be traversed to take a look at these houses. Two houses of Oc- tober Frost and Golden Glow are all cut and so good is the demand that blooms are not opening fast enough. The first regular cutting began August 28th and the last will be about December 1st. Among other varieties they grow Como- leta, and Chrysolora, both yellow and both Smith introductions. These two yellows follow Golden Glow in the order named, the latter being more double and of the style of Appleton, and at Springfield it was taken for that variety. The new yellow Crocus is now opening its first buds. Mr. French says the greatest demand is for yellow and white varieties in about equal proportion, and the least de- mand is for the bronze. Poehlmann Bros, are testing a large number of new varieties this year in order to select best commercial sorts. Chad- wick is still a favorite and a fine white sport of Chadwick is being grown here quite extensively. Virginia Poehlmann, the big white variety that originated here is just coming into bloom. Bon- naffon is still popular. The demand for pompon varieties has increased so fast that it is predicted here that in a few years they will outsell the large flowering sorts. The orchid houses are making it very good fall record. Among the cut this week were several spikes of Cat- tleya labiata. which had six flowers. Dendrobium formosum giganteum comes into bloom next and from the small 25 x 50 foot section they expect to cut 8,000 blooms. Poehlmann Bros, have the largest collection of white orchids in this section of the country. ST. LOUIS NOTES. The F. A. Ryan Floral Co., at 14 East St. Louis avenue, closed its doors last week and the creditors sold the place to John Bernard who has opened it up and will run it under his own name. Ashleigh P. Boles has been elected secretary of the Missouri State Horti- cultural Board. Mr. Boles was a for- mer student of the University of Mis- souri and is well up in anything per- taining to horticulture and the selec- tion is a splendid one. Sympathy was extended to Geo. S. Walters the Wire Worker in the loss of his 16-year-old son, who died on Friday, Oct. 11th. The young man was well known among the trade, being employed in his father's wire shop. The funeral took place Mondav, Oct. 14. Cleveland, Ohio — Following the do- nation to the city of a collection of plants, trees, etc., by W. E. Telling, it is announced that the gift includes the Telling Greenhouses. These will be removed to Gordon Park. These houses with another building at the park and one to be erected will en- able the city to produce its own bed- ding plants, etc. CINCINNATI NOTES. Jos. Sonnenberg has opened a retail flower store in Hyde Park. Mr. and Mrs. Julius are back home after a two weeks' stay at Martinsville, Ind. C. E. Critchell is in receipt of a postal from D. Rusconi who, with his family, is in Italy. E. G. Gillett departed for Cleveland Tuesday to attend the State Conclave of Masons at that place. Visitors: N. J. Rupp, of John C. Moninger Co., Chicago; Jos. Marks, of A. A. Arnold, Chicago; Mr. Geller, of the Geller Florist Supply Co., New York; Julius Dillhoff, of Schloss Bros., New York, and J. Neidinger. of Phila- delphia. 548 HORTICULTURE October 19, 1912 BEAUTIES 91.00 -to $4.. 00 p&r dozen Sp^^i^ls $30.00 p^r 100 Our Beauties are in splendid condition, large flowers of good color. An ample supply of all sizes. Cattleyas and Gardenias A steady supply every day all tbrough the season. Business Hoars: 7 A. M. — 8 P. M. The Leo Niessen Co, i2?h "S^nd^SIc-'e^st, . PHILADELPHIA |iiiiiiiiiiinimiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii^ I To Cut Flower Growers and | i Retail Florists i THE BEST LETTERS FOR FLORIST'S USE THOSE MADE BY THE Boston Florist Letter Co. <;(! PKAKI. ST. BOSTON >'. F. McCarthy, Mgr. Order direct or Ijuy from your local supply dealer. Insist on liaviiig: the BOSTON Inscriptions, Kmblems, etc. Always ill Stock. PETER REINBERG WHOLESALB CUT FLOWERS 37 Randolph St., Chicago, III. HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO. 15 Province St., 9 Chapman PI., BOSTON, MASS. Everything in Flowers Coinplete Stork of Fiori^t^' Greens, Three Floors of Florists' Supplies. GEORGE B. HART WHOLESALE FLORIST 24 Stone St., Rochester, N.Y. MlicHougiTsSonsCo; WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Special attention to shipping orders. Job- bers of Florists" Supplies, Seeds and Bulbs. Price list on application. Phone Main 5K4. 316 Walnnt St., Cincinnati. IF YOU want to find a market for your S product 3 want a regular or special supply S of the product of the best 9 growers B Consult the Advertisements on these Wholesale Flower Pages S The Advertisers Represented Here are the Leading : = Concerns In the Wholesale Flower Trade S >!niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiMHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiR POEHLMANN BROS. CO Cut Flowers All the Year Round 33-35-37 RANDOLPH STREET, Greenhouses, Morton Grove, III. CHICAGO WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS TRADE PRl^^ES — Per 1 00 TO DEALERS ONLY ROSES CINCINNATI October 15 DETROIT October 15 BUFFALO October 8 I PITT-BURGH I October i Aift. Beauty, Fancy and Special... . " " Extra No. I " " Lower Grades Killarney, Richmond, Maryland . . . Bride, 'Maid HillingdoD, Ward, Melody Taft, Sunburst CARNATIONS. MISCELLANEOUS Cattleyas Lilies, Longiflorum Lily of the Valley Violets Chrj'san them urns, Fancy Ordinary Daises Sweet Peas Gardenias Adiantum .... Smilax Asparagus Plumous, Strings (100) '* " & Spren. (100 bchs.) 15.00 10.00 6.00 3.00 2.00 2.00 25.00 15.00 10.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 8.00 6.00 20.00 to 15.00 to 10.00 to 4.00 to 6.00 to 3.00 to 6.00 to 3.00 to 25,00 I 20.00 15.00 10.00 ! 8.00 6.00 I 8.00 I 6.00 ; 15.00 10.00 6.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 2.00 20.00 15.00 10.00 4.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 .50 to 2.00 1.50 to 2.50 1.00 to 2.50 10.00 3.00 20.00 8.00 10.00 35.00 25.00 50.00 12.50 4.00 •25 25.00 15.0a ■25 ' 1. 00 12.50 40.00 35.00 I 12.50 3.00 15.00 10.00 25.00 15.00 to to to to to to to to to to to to to 50.00 15.00 4.00 •50 20.00 15.00 35-00 1.50 12,00 40.00 35.00 50.00 8.00 3.00 .50 12.00 8.00 20.00 1. 00 40.00 25.00 60.00 10.00 4.00 .60 20.00 10.00 25.00 1-25 15.00 50.00 35 00 15.00 8.00 3.00 4.00 3.00 4.00 3.00 25.00 18.00 12.00 6.00 8.00 4.00 8.00 6.00 1.50 to 3.00 40.00 8.00 3-00 •50 1. 00 10.00 40.00 25.00 . to , to to 50.00 12.00 4.00 .75 ■50 1^5 to 15.00 to 50.00 to 50,00 J.a.BUDL©NG 82-84-86 E. Randolph St., Chicago OUR STOCK IS A-l AND IT IS QUALITY NOT PRICES THAT TALKS CHICAGO CARNATION COMPANY A. T. PYFER, Manager 30 East Randolph Street, - CHICAGO, ILL. Chicago Flower Growers' Association Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers and Plants 176 N. MICHIGAN AVE., ^^i^^'^t'rS^T CHICAQO OctobPi- Ui, 1912 HORTICULTURE 549^ GARDENIAS In October 1911 Gardenias were in short supply; this year we are glad to say our growers are cutting freely of the best quality flowers and will have a splendid crop right through the season. SI'ECIAI^. SiS.SO PIT iloi; IflS.OO per 100 FANCY, 2.00 PIT iloz; 10.00 per 100 CATTLEYAS: $6.00 per doz.; $40.00 per 100. VALLEY: Special, $4.00 per 100; Extra, $3.00 per 100. CHRYSANTHEMUMS: $1.50 to $3.00 per dozen. HEADQUARTERS FOR GREENS WILD SMILAX, 5.00 per case. Green Galax, $1.50 per 1,000: 7..'J0 per 10,000. Bronze Galax, $1.50 per 1.000: 7.(10 jier 10.000. Leucothae Sprays (green), $1.00 per 100; $7.50 per 1,000. tireen Sheet Moss. .$3.50 per bag. Sphagnum Moss, lObbl. bales, nicely burlapped. each $4.00; 5 bale lots, $3.75 each ; 10 bale lots, $3.50 each: 25 bale lots, $3.25 each. DaKfter Ferns, $1..50 per 1.000. RIBBONS AND SUPPLIES: Many new patterns in exclusive Ribbons. Write us for prices on these and on Supplies. S. S. PennocK-Meehan Co. THE WHOLESALE FLORISTS OF PHILADELPHIA PHILADELPHIA NEW YORK 90v^i,i'^ 1608-1620 Ludlow Street 117 West 28lh Street WASHINGTON 1212 New York Avenue Flower Market Reports This market is pretty BOSTON well loaded down witti surplus flowers, despite tlie fact tliat tliere is a good shipping output daily. Chrysanthemums, al- though far below standard quality, are exercising a depressing influence on the market which, otherwise, was dis- posed to hold firm on most of the standard flowers. Roses are decidedly in the discard and are accumulating in wholesalers' hands, the yellow sell- ing particularly slow and the white faring best. American Beauty moves fairly well and such fancy goods as lily of the valley, gardenias and cattle- yas have a normal sale. Lilies are fairly abundant and carnations are in rather oversupply on account of the abundance of carnations, with a tend- ency to lower prices. In chrysanthe- mums, Touset, Glory of Pacific and Golden Glow are the most plentiful this week. The fall trade seems to BUFFALO be quite satisfactory all around. Everybody ap- pears to be busy and every hope is had that this will be the best fall trade in years, as every indication shows to that effect. Weather conditions have been good and stock of all kinds is plentiful enough that no order goes out partly filled. There has been a good selection of everything in sea- son. Carnations were on the short supply a few days ago, but are now coming in better quantity and quality. Chrysanthemums have so far moved fairly well and now some good Halli- days are had and which have sold well. Lilies have shortened in supply, also Beauties, though there are enough to fill all orders. Asters and gladioli have been good for so late in season. The flower market is CHICAGO seriously crippled from lack of stock, which WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS — ^«*°^''«"^?S-d^e'aVe°r"5 only ROSES BOSTON October 17 CHICAQO October 15 Am. Beauty, Fancy and Special.... | 15.00 " " Extra 110.00 " No.i " " Lower Grades Killarney, Richmond, Maryland . Bride, 'Maid Hillingdon, Ward, Melody Taft, Sunburst to jo.oo 25.00 to 35.00 to 6.00 2.00 to .50 to .50 to .50 to 2.00 to CARNATIONS too to MISCELLANEOUS Catlleyas 20.00 to Lilies, Longiflorum 4.00 to Lily of the Valley : 2.00 to Violets I .40 to Chrysanthemums, Fancy 1 12.00 to " Ordinary 6.00 to Daises to , Sweet Peas j to Gardenias i 12.00 to Adiantum Smtlax Asparagus Plumosus, Strings (100) " " & Spren. (100 Bchs.) 25.00 to 4.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 8.00 35.00 8.00 4.00 .50 25.00 8.00 15.00 1. 00 12.00 50.00 50.00 condition seems to be getting worse rather than better. Quite possibly the cut of the past week was no smaller than on the previous one, but the de- mand naturally increases as the season advances and there is not enough stcc c to meet it. The only flowers reported as sufficient for the demand are orchids, violets and lily of the valley, and the sales on these have been s"ow. Eastern violets have not arrived in vei-y good condition which has not In- creased tlieir popularity and the same was reported of some of the home- grown singles. Some of the counters are covered with light gladioli but sales are slow and stock not attractive. American Beauties are meeting a good demand and price has advanced for all grades. Chrvsautliemums are b?ing cut faster than is for the gcod of that flower but the demand is decidedly greater than the supply at this writing. Carnations are still short in stem but they, too. are not suflicient for the de- mand. All kinds of roses share the general shortage but a few bright days will help out the supply. There is suf- ficient green but no surplus. A bsau- tiful gladiolus is coming from Michi- gan, apparently a very late variety, just in its prime. It is red with dark edge and markings a little tco sugges- tive of a frost, perhaps, for a late flower. .John Kidwell, president of the Flower Growers' Association, remarks that one year ago this week the mar- ket conditions were just opposite to those prevailing now. Stock was SO' plentiful that ice boxes and countere were filled to overflowing. The local market CINCINNATI took a very unex- pected turn for the worse last week. The opening days as reported in the last issue of this paper wfie bad enough. The succeeding days were worse. Saturday conditions were gieatly improved. It proved, however, to be only for the day for the oiiening days of this week followed the ex- aniiile of those of last week. Shipping business was very good. Roses are in a VI ry strong supply in every variety in the market. The iMnk, taking into (^Coutinued on Fage S50 550 HOETICULTURE October 19, lffl2 M. C. FORD .Suocessor to FORD BROTHERS 12 1 West 28th Street NEW YORK ,f A Full Line of ALL rUT FLOWEiiS, Telephone, 3870 or 3871 Madison iSquare. H. E. FROMENT ~ Wholesale Commission Florist, Choice Cut Flowers, ^7 West 38th St. NKW YORK Telephones: JSOO, 3201. Madison Square. Alfred H. Langjahr AH clioioe cut-flowers in seawon. Senil for (I notations. Corresponilenre with ship- I>ers of tirst-cliiss stock invitc. Y. Mellis. Pres. Robert C. Wilson. Treas. Greater New York Florists' Association, Inc. Ol>en for Cut I'lower <'onsiu:n>nents 162 Livingston Street, BROOKLYN, N. Y. lit'o. W. Crnwbnck Telephone Conneetion Manaser 3043-43 'Main Moore, Hentz & Nash Wholesale Commission Florists SS and 57 West 26th Street New York Telephone No. 756 Madibon -Square — :WM. P. FORD-^ Wholesale Florist 107 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK Call and inspect the Best Establishment In the Wholesale Flower District. ROBERT J. DYSART PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT AND AUDITOR Simple methods of correct accountin?^ especially adapted for tlorists" use. BOOKS BALANCED AND ADJUSTED ^Merchants Bank Buildinu: 40 STATE ST. BOSTON Telephone. Main 58 THE KERVAN COMPANY Fresh Cut E\eririeens, >losses. Southern Sniilax, (iahix and Ijcucothoe. Preserveil and Fresh Cut ('>'cas iin'Cin pa^e 54Q) consideration the supply, are selling much better than the other colors. In Beauties only the medium and short are selling well. Chrysanthemums are cleaning up regularly. Lilies and lily of the valley prove good property. Car- nations have been finding a pretty fair market. Other offerings include vio- lets, sweet peas and orchids. The cos- mos and dahlia market are glutted and will undoubtedly continue so until we have a killing frost. There is practically NEW YORK nothing to add or de- tract from last week'.-? report. We have an over supply of all stocks and with the dull trade and con- sequent accumulation large quantities of flowers have gone to the dump cart. Naturally prices have been somewhat lower. Chrysanthemums continue to come in great quantity and the quality as a rule is good — some of the fancy sorts being very fine. Trade here last PHILADELPHIA week was fairly satisfactory. As one wholesaler put it; "pretty good but might have been better." For one thing the weather was on the too warm side which brought in a great many more flowers than the market could absorb — with a consequent weakening of values. Some good judges thought the historical pageant now running at Fairmount Park had taken away so many of our society people and flower buyers from their usual home affairs where flowers are used, that it had a distinctly bad ef- fect on our business. The best sellers on the list were white roses; and fol- lowing these American Beauty and chrysanthemums. Beauties are still rather scarce and hold their own well as to prices under the adverse con- ditions noted above. Pink roses came in fair condition although they showed the effect of the warm weather a little. Dahlias very plentiful and the demand for same not nearly as brisk as it was. The same may be said of carna- tions. The gardenia market improved slightly, largely on account of the bet- ter quality of the flowers now arriv- ing. Orchids are not so plentiful and the demand for these continues fairly WELCH BROS. CO. AMERICAN BEAUTY, KILLARNEY, RICHMOND. MARYLAND AND ALL THE SUPERIOR RJjES, lily OF THE VALLEY, CARNATIONS. ORCHIDS BESX PRODUCED 226 Devonshire Street, Boston, Mass. William F. Kasting Co. \A/^Holesal< 383-387 ELUCOTT ST. BUFFALO, N. Y. —MONTREAL FLORAL EXCHANGE, LTD.-, ORGANIZED FOR THE BENEFIT OF THB CANADIAN TRADE. COT FI.OWERB AND FI.ORI8T8' 8CPPLIES OF EVERT DESCRIPTION. Home-rrawB Stock • Specialty. STBICTLT WHOLESALE; NOTHING BOLD AT RETAIL. Ample refere>ee fimlibed a* t* etaBdtDC and Bnancial ability of tbe company. 123 MANSFIELD STREET, MONTREAL, P. Q. NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only MISCELLANEOUS Cattleyas Lilies. Longiflorum r Lily of the Valley t Violets £ Chrysanthemums, Fancy *' Ordinary Daises . Sweet Peas Gardenias Adiantum — Smilax Asparagus Piumosus, strings (per loo) " •• & Spren (loo bunches) . Last Half Of Week 1 ending Oct .12 1912 20.00 to 40.00 3.00 to 4.00 1. 00 to 2.00 .20 to ■35 15.00 to 40.00 3.00 to to . 6.00 to . 4.00 to 15.00 ■50 to 1.00 6.00 to 8.00 8.00 to to 25.00 12.00 First Half of Week beginning Oct. 14 1912 20.00 3.00 1. 00 ■15 8.00 1. 00 4.00 6.00 8.00 40.00 4.00 3.00 .20 33.00 6.00 3.00 2.00 15,00 ■50 8.00 25.00 12.00 good. Cypripediums liave made their appearance again after a long ab- sence. Chrysantliemums much more plentiful. The best grades sell well but demand is sluggish for anything below fancy. The lily market feels the effect of the white chrysanthe- mums now available, and has eased up' considerably. The wholesale market ST. LOUIS was crowded up to its capacity during the last week. Roses and carnations are in heavy in all varieties and grades. The trade doesn't seem to want them just now, as the call is for the chrysanthe- mums which are just beginning to come in and this week will see the market quite heavy with them in all the early varieties. Cosmos, dahlias and violets also have helped to crowd things up. Prices have gone down on everything except chrysanthemums and these will hold their own for a time yet. The market last WASHINGTON week was heavily loaded with dah- lias, cosmos and chrysanthemums causing a let-up in the sale of roses and other higher priced flowers. The Weather was exceptionally warm for this time of the year. Prices remain about the same as previously quoted and there is enough stock of all kinds to meet the demand. early fall outlook encouraging. They are anticipating a good season. Weeber & Don have sent out the bulk of the gardeners' bulb orders. These frosty nights have given an im- petus to general store trade. Dansville, N. Y. — A retail depart- ment has been opened by Kelly Bros., nurserymen. Fine Quality of Brilliant Bronze and Green Galax, 40c. per 1000; $3.00 per case of 10,000, \~\ Dagger and Fancy Ferns. 75 cents per KKIO. Liiurel Festooning. 4 cents per yard. Bunch Laurel, 25 ceuts per bundle, .Mi other Evergreens at lowest prices. \\'rite. Wire or Telephone. MILLINGTON FERN CO. MILLINGTON, M.iSS. Telegraph Station, New Salem. Mass. Unknown Customers — Cash with order ur reference. NEW YORK NOTES, Frank Sheehan, formerly with Charles Millang, is now with Moore, Hentz & Nash, Woodi'ow & Marketos have been re- ceiving some very pretty primroses in pots which are in demand. The American Nursery Co, report Wired Toothpicks Manufactured by W.J. COWEE, Berlin, N.Y. 10.000.... 91.76. 50,000.... 97.M. Sample frM For sale by dealers WILLIAM H. KUEBLER Brooklyn's Foremo«t and Best WHOLESALE COMMISSION HOUSE A First Class Market for all CUT FLOWERS 28 Willoughby St., Brooklyn, N. Y. 552 HORTICULTURE October 19, 1912 Buyer's Directory and Ready Reference Guide Advertisements under this head, one cent a word. Initials count as words. Display advertisers in this issue are also listed under this classification without charge. Reference to List ot Advertisers will indicate the respective pages. Buyers failing to find what they want in this list wUl confer a favor by writing us and we will try to put them in communication with reliable dealers. . ACCOUNTANT E. J. Dysart, 40 State St., Boston. For page see List ot Advertisers. APHINE Apblne Mfg. Co.. Madison, N. J. For page see Llat of Aavertlsers. AQUATICS To Close for Cleaning Fool, 20% for Cash With Order. Water hyacinths, the oddest, most beau- tiful and valuable plants; extra strong. In the finest condition; $,5.00—100. $35.00— 1000; second grade, $3.00—100, $18.00—1000. Dloomlng water hyacinths mnke leaders at 2Bc. retail. Cash, please. Texas Nursery & Floral Co., Box 178 Alvln, Tex. ABAUCAKIAS Godfrey Aschmann, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. ASPARAGUS F. E. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. Ehmaun, Corfu, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Asparagus plumosus, 2%-In., $2.00 per 100. A. Sprengerl, 2i4-ln., all strong stock, $1.90 per 100 If ordered at once. Cash. John Bauseher, Jr., Freeport, 111. AZALEAS P. Ouwerkerk, Hoboken, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Leutby & Co., Roslindale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Loechner & Co., New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, New York. For page see List of Advertlsem. BAT TREES McHutchlson & Co., 17 Murray St., N. Y. For page see List of Adrertlsera. Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. August Roelker & Sons, 31 Barclay St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Bay trees and Box trees, all sizes. Write for special list. Julius Roehrs Co., Rntber- ford, N. J. BEDDING PLANTS A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. For page see List of Advertisers. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. For page see List of Advertisers. BEGONIAS J. A. Peterson & Sons, Cincinnati, O. Glory of Cincinnati. For page see List of Advertisers. BERBERIS THl'NBERGII 100,000 Berberis Thimliergii, from 6 iu. to 2Yi ft., and new seed ot same; also Clematis panieulata, 1, 2 and 3-yr. old, and new seed. Get my prices. Benj. Connell, Florist, MercUautville, N. J. BOXWOOD TREES Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List ot Advertisers. Julius Eoehrs Co., Eutherford, N. J. Box Trees, all sizes. Ask for special list. BOILERS Kroeschell Bros. Co., 466 Erie St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. HltchlDgg & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. Y. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, N. Y. BOXES— CUT FLOWERr— FOLDING Edwards Folding Box Co.. Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. Folding cut flower boxes, the best made. Write for list. Holton & Hunkel Co., Mil- waukee, Wis. BULBS AND TUBERS J. M. Thorbum & Co., 33 Barclay St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Michell's Seed House, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Ralph M. Ward & Co., 71 Murray St., New York. Horseshoe Brand Lilies and French Bulbs. For page see List ot Advertisers. James VIck's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. For page see List ot Advertisers. The W. W. Barnard Co., Chicago, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. Fottler, Flske, Rawson Co., Boston, Mas». For page see List of Advertisers. E. S. Miller, Wading Elver, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. P. H. Goodsell, New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. E. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, New York. Pierson For page see List of Advertisers. O. V. Zangen, Hoboken, N. J. Dutch and French. For page see List of Advertisers. Weeber & Don, New York, N. Y. Double Narcissus Von Slon. For page see List of Advertlsera. Bulbs of all descriptions. Write for prices. C. Keur & Sons, Hlllegom, Holland. New York Branch, 31-33 Broadway. CALLAS Wm. Bhmann, Corfu, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. CAPE JASMINE Cape Jasmine, fine cuttings. 8 inch and over, ready for rooting; 100 $1.00, 1000 $8.00, prepaid. Cash with order. Texa» Nursery & Floral Co., Box 178, Alvln, Tex. CARNATION STAPLE Split carnations quickly, easily and cheaply mended. Plilsbury's Carnation Staple, 2000 tor $1.00 post paid. I. L. Plllsbury, Galesburg, 111. CARNATIONS S S. Pennock-Meehan Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. F. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette, Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. B. G. Merrltt & Co., Grange, Md. Field-Grown Carnations. For page see List of Advertisers. This stock has been kept pinibed hack all summer, no buds now in sight. A No. 1 Enchantress .f6.00, 100; $50.00, 1000 Rose-pink 6.00, 100 ; .''lO.Od. 1000 White Enchantress... 6.00, 100; SO.iKi, 1000 Red Lawson 6.00. 100 ; r,0.00, 1000 T W Lawson 6.00, 100; ,50.00, 1000 THE DANLEY GREENHOUSES, MACOMB, ILLINOIS. CARNATIONS— Continued Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Carnations, 700 Fair Maid, $5.00 per 100. Wm. Capstick, Auburndale, Mass. CHRYSANTHEMUMS R. J. Irwin, New York, N. Y. For page see List ot Advertisers. Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Stock Plants, Smith's Advance 'Mumj, 75c. per doz., $5.00 per 100. Peirce Brotn- ers, Waltham, Mass. CHRYSANTHEMITM, THE. By A. Her- rington. The author has endeavored to assist and direct the efforts of those who would grow and excel in producing per- fect chrysanthemum flowers, showing that not in secret arts and practices, but ta plain course of procedure are the desired results attained. Illustrated, 160 pages. Price 50 cents. _ „ .. Orders filled by HORTICULTURE, 11 Hamilton Place, Boston. COCOANUT FIBRE SOIL 20th Century Plant Pood Co., Beverly, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. CYCLAMENS Thomas Roland, Nahant, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. R. J. Irwin, New York. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Cyclamens, 3-lnch pots, $10.00 per 100; $80.00 per 1000. Julius Roehrs Co., Ruther- ford, N. J. DAHLIAS Dahlias— 250O field clumps, latest varie- ties, cheap for cash; or what have yon to exchange? Geo. H.Walker, Dahlia Expert, North Dlghton, Mass. ^ NEW DAHLIAS FOR 1912. Dorothy Peacock. Mrs. J. Gardner Gas- sett, Golden Wedding, New Century Dah- lias, etc. Big stock of best cut flower dahlias. Write for surplus list and special prices. Peacock Dahlia Farms. Wllllams- town Junction, N. J.. Post OflSce, Berlin. N. J. DAISIES Wm. Ehmann, Corfu, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. DECORATIVE PLANTS A. Leuthy & Co., Perkins St. Nurseries, Roslindale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Robert Craig Co., Market and 49th Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. John Scott, Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers^ Woodrow & Marketos. 41 West 28th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers^ DELPHINIUMS Delphinium Formosum. extra strong, 1 year old, $4.50 per 100. Write for samples and wholesale list. Geo. P. Kimbel, Flonr- town, Pa. ■ DOUBLE CLAW HAMMER Double Claw Hammer Co., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers^ FERTILINE Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. For List of Advertisers See Page 531 Octob.jr 19, 1912 HOKTICULTURE 553 FERTILIZERS Elmer D. Sd ith & Co., Adrian, Mich. Fertlline. For pnge see List of Advertisers. 20th Century Plant Food Co., Beverly, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. Elliott & Sous, 42 Vesey St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Stumpp & Walter Co., New York, N. T. Clay's Fertilizer. For page see List of Advertisers. Pulverized Manure Co., 31 Union Stock Yards, Chicago, 111. Wizard Brand Cattle Manure. FERNS A. Lejthy & Co., Roslinrtale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Godfrey Ascbmann, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. H. H. Barrows & Son, Whitman, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. John Scott, Brooklyn, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. Robert Craig Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Frank Oechslin, 4911 Quincy St., Chicago. Ferns fur Dishes. For page see List of Advertisers. R. J. Irwin, New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. P. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Adlantum cuneatum clumps, will divide to make 4 to 6 plants, $12.00 per 100. Wm. Capstlck, Auburndale, Mass. Fern runners, flue stock Boston, Whit- manli, Amerpohli, Sprlngfleldii, $1.80 per 100. iir,m per 1000. Roosevelt runners, very fine, $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. Roosevelt, 4-inch, $15.00 per 100, 5-lnch, $25.00 per 100. Asparagus Plumosus. 4- inch, handsome stock, $8.00 per 100. 50,000 sq. ft. of glass at Cleveland, O., devoted exclusively to ferns. I have the best stock to bo had anywhere. Prices are low, for cash only. Schneider, Florist, Springfield, O. FLORISTS' ENCYCLOPEDIA FREE M. Rice & Co.. Philadelphia. Pa. B'or page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS' LETTERS Boston Florist Letter Co., 06 Pearl St., Boston, Alass. For pace see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS' SDPPLIES N. F. McCarthy & Co., 112 Arch St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. H. M. Robinson & Co., 15 Province St. and 0 Chapmau Place, Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. M. Rice & Co., 1220 Race St., Phila., Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Pennoek-Meehan Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., 1129 Arch St., Philadelphia. I'nr pnL'e see List of Advertisers. Welch Bros. Co., 226 Devonshire St. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWER POTS. W. H. Ernest, 28th and M Sts., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. A. H. Hews & Co.. Cambridge, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Hllflnger Bros., Ft. Edward, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. Syracuse Pottery Co., Syracuse. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. FORGET-ME-NOTS Forget-me-nots from greenhouse grown seed, sure for Christmas; strong 214ID. plants, extra cariv, continuous bloomer, !|i2.r)0 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. Cash. B. B. Pohlmann, 645 Chapin, Rockford, 111. FREESIAS F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudson. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. FUNGINE Aphine Mfg. Co., Madison. N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. GALAX Michigan Cut Flower Co., 38 and 40 Broad- nay, Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. Kervan Co., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Millington Fern Co., Milllngton, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. GERANIUMS R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Maryland For page see List of Advertisers. NEW GERANIUM "HELEN MTCHELL." The best clear scarlet Bedding Geranium ever offered. See Adv., page 3S4. 2^ In. plants (ready from January, 1913), $2.50 per doz.; 100, $15.00: $125.00 per 1000. Orders Booked Now. MICHELL'S SEED HOUSE, Philadelphia, Pa. GLADIOLUS John Lewis ( hilds. Flowerlleld, N. Y. For page see List of .Advertisers. Klnndyke, primrose yellow with crimson blotch, e.vtra large, $3.00 per 100; IVa in., $2..50; 1 in.. .$2.00; % In., $1.50; V> in., $1.25; bulblets. 75c. per 1000, Clark W. Brown, Ashland, Mass. GLASS Foley Mfg. Co., Western Ave., between 25th and 26th Sts., Chlcngo, For page see List of Advertisers Sharp, Partridge & Co., 22d and Lumber Sts., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Parshelsky Bros., inc., 215-217 Havermeyer St., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers Greenhouse glass, lowest prices. John- ston Glass Co., Hartford City, Ind. GLAZING POINTS H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. Peerless Glazing Point. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE BUILDING MATERIAL A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset, Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Metropolitan Material Co., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co., Chicago. Pecky Cypress for Benches. For page see List of Advertisers. Frank Van Assche, Jersey City, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. S. Jacobs & Sons, Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. V. E. Reich, Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Bnrnham Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION Foley Mfg. Co., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. King Constrnctlon Co., N. Tonawanda, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. OREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION— Continued A T. Stearns Lumber Co., Boston, Mass. _ For page see List of Advertisers. Charles H. Dodd, Jersey City, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. H. Lntton, Jersey City, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Mi'fiopolitan Material Co., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Frank Van Assche, Jersey City, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. Pierson U-Bar Co., Madison Ave., New York. Designer and Builder. For page see List of Advertisers. Hitchlngs & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. Y. GUTTERS King Construction Co.. N. Tonawanda, N. Y. King Channel Gutters. For page see List of Advertisers. Metropolitan Material Co., BrookTyn, N. Y. Iron Gutters. For page see List of Advertisers. HAIL INSURANCE Florists' Hail Asso. of America. J. G. Esler, Saddle River, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers'. HARDY FERNS AND GREEN GOODS Michigan Cut Flower Exchange. 38 and 40 Broadway. Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. The Kervan Co., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Jlilliugton Fern Co., Millington, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. HEATING APPARATUS Kroeschell Bros. Co., 466 Erie St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. H. Dodd, Jersey City, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS Bay State Nurseries, No. Abiugton, Masi, For page see List of Advertisers. E. S. Miller, Wading River, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. P Ouwerkerk, P. O. No. 1, Hoboken, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Bolibink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. HOLLYHOCKS Hollyhocks, large transplanted, doubl* white, yellow, pink, red, maroon, single mixed, $4.50 per liiO. Write for wholesale list of other perennials; It will pay yon. Geo. F. Kimbel. Flourtown, Pa. HOSE H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. HOT-BED SASH A. T. Stearns Lumlier Co., Neponset, Masa. For page see List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Parshelsky Bros., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page gee List of Advertisers. V. E. Reich, Brooklyn, N. Y. Double Glass. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, N. t, HYDRANGEAS HYDRANGEA OTAKSA. EXTRA FINE PLANTS, POT GROWN. 6-In , 4 to 6 shoots $25.00 per 100 STRONG, FIELD-GROWN PLANTS. 4 to 6 shoots $15.00 per 100 2 to 4 shoots 12.00 per 100 Can be shipped by freight. Satisfaction assured. „ ^ „ -^ R. J. Irwin, 3097 Broadway, New York, N. Y. In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture 554 HOETICULTURE October 19, 1912 INSECTICIDES Eastern Chemical Co., Boston, Mass. Imp. Soap Spray. For page see List of Advertisers. Apblne Manufacturing Co., Madison, N. J. Aphlne and Funglue. For page see List of Advertisers. Lemon Oil Co., Baltimore, Md. Standard Insecticide. For page see List of Advertisers. Interstate Tobacco Co., New York, N. T. "Tip Top" Tobacco Powder. For page see List of Advertisers. Benjamin Hammond, Flshklll-on-HodBon, N. Y. Slug Shot. For page see List of Advertisers. Kentucky Tobacco Product Co., Louisville, Ky. Nlco-Fume. For page see List of Advertisers. IBIS Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia, Pa. GERMAN IRIS. FLORENTINE (slate white), CELESTE (lavender), FAIRY (white), SPECIOSA (purple), DALMATICA (pale blue). SIBERIAN IRIS. WHITE BLUE (type), BLDE OKIBN- TALIS, WHITE ORIENTALIS (Snow Queen). Dozens, hundreds, thousands. Write wants. O. H. DICKINSON, SPRINGFIELD, MASS. JAPANESE LILIES Loechner & Co., New York, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. LEMON OIL, Lemon Oil Co., Baltimore, Md. For page see List of Advertisers. LILY BULBS F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Jas. Vlck's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS Loechner & Co., New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudsou, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. August Roelker & Sons, 31 Barclay St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. McHntchlson & Co., 17 Murray St., N. Y. Berlin Valley Pips. For page see List of Advertisers. LILICM GIGANTECM R. M. Ward & Co.. New York, N. Y. Horse Shoe Brand. For page see List of Advertisers. MASTICA F. O. Pierce Co., New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons, Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. NICO-FCME Kentucky Tobacco Product Co., Louisville, Ky. For page see List of Advertisers. NURSERY STOCK P. Ouwerkerk, Weehawken Heights, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Bay State Nurseries North Ablngton, Mass. Hardy, Northern Grown Stock. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. W. B. Whittler & Co., South Framlngham, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. P. Hamilton Goodsell, New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. NURSERY STOCK— Contlnoed McHutchlson & Co., 17 Murray St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. August Roelker & Sons, 31 Barclay St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Stuart Low & Co., Enfleld, England. British-Grown Roses. Fruit Trees, Vines, Orchids, Etc. Fiirsts" Nurserie.s. Brussels, Belgium. Send for Catalogue. For page see List of Advertisers. John Watercr & Sons, Ltd., Bagshot, Eng. For page see List of Advertisers. Manual of the Trees of North America, by C. S. Sargent, mailed to your address for ?6.00 by Horticulture Publishing Co., 11 Hamilton Place, Boston. TREES, SHRUBS, ROSES, EVER- GREENS, PEONIES, HARDY PLANTS. Ellwanger & Barry, Rochester, N. Y. ONION SETS Leonard Seed Co., Chicago, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. ORCHID FLOWERS Jas. McManus, New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. ORCHID PLANTS Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Hybrid Orchids. For page see List of Advertisers. Sander, St. Albans, England. Importer, Exporter, Growers, Hybridists. ■ For page see List of Advertisers. ORCHID GROWERS' MANUAL. By B. S. Williams, 3(X) Illustrations, 800 pages: descriptions of upwards of 2500 species and varieties of orchidaceous plants, etc. The most complete work on Orchids and Orchid Culture ever pub- lished. Price $10.00. Orders filled by HORTICULTURE, 11 Hamilton Place, Boston. PALMS, ETC. A. Leuthy & Co., Perkins St. Nurseries, RosUndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Godfrey Aschmann, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Robert Craig Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. John Scott, Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertlserg. Joseph Heacock, Wyncote, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Loechner & Co., New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. August Rolker & Son, 31 Barclay St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. PAPER POTS Paper Pots; 5000 3 In., $5; 2J4 in., $4; 2 In., $3. Shipped flat, low freight rates. Crosby & Son. Catonville. Baltimore, Md. PATENTS Siggers & Siggers, Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. PEAT .T. H. Sprague, Barnegat, N. .T. For page see List of Advertisers. PECKY CYPRESS BENCHES Foley Mfg. Co., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. PEONIES Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia, Pa. Peonies. The world's greatest collection, 1200 sorts. Send for list. C. Betscher, Canal Dover, O. PHLOX Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia. Pa. PHOENIX ROEBELINII F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudson. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. PLANT AND BULB IMPORTS August Roelker & Sons, New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. McHutchlson & Co., 17 Murray St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. PLANT TRELLISES AND STAKES Seele's Tieless Plant Stakes and Trel- lises. H. D. Seele & Sons, Elkhart, Ind. Plant Trellises and Stakes. P. A. Angler & Co., Westboro, Mass. PLANT TUBS H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. "Rlverton Special." For )iage see List of Advertisers. PIPE AND FITTINGS Foley Mfg. Co., Chicago. Kroeschell Bros. Co., 466 Erie St., Chicago. POINSETTIAS A. Henderson & Co., Chicago, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Skidelsky, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. POT HANGERS Pot hangers, Kramer's ?1 doz. by exp., $1.25 by mall. I. N. Kramer & Sons, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. PRIMULAS Malacholdes, strong S'A in., ready for 5 in., $7.00 per 100. Israel Quint, 125 Wal- nut Ave., Roxbury, Mass. PRIVET Franklin Davis Nursery Co., Baltimore, Md, For page see List of Advertisers. RAFFIA McHutchlson & Co., 17 Murray St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. REFRIGERATORS FOR FLORISTS McCray Refrigerator Co., Kendalvllle, Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. RHODODENDRONS John Waterer & Sons, Ltd., Bagshot, Eng. For page see List of Advertisers. P. Ouwerkerk, Hoboken, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. RIBBONS AND CHIFFONS M. Rice & Co., 1220 Race St., Phlla., Pa. For page ."see List of Advertisers. S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. ROSES P. Ouwerkerk, P. O. No. 1, Hoboken, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Robert Craig Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. American Grown Roses. For page see List of Advertisers. Bay State Nurseries, North Ablngton, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., Phlla., Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. A. N. Pierson, Cromwell, Conn. Bedding Roses. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Wood^rds;, FlshkllU N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers For List of Advertisers See Page 531 October 19, 1912 HORTICULTUKE 555 ROSES — Contlnned M. H. Walsh, Woods Hole, Mass. Rambler Koses for Foreing. For page see List of Advertisers. RUBBER TREES Godfrey Aschmann, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. SEED GROWERS Oklahoma Seed Growers Co., Enid, Okla. For page see List of Advertisers. Leonard Seed Co., Chicago, IlL For page see List of Advertisers. Everett B. Clark Seed Co., Mllford, Oonn. For page see List of Advertisers. Braslan Seed Growers Co.. San .Tose, Cal SEEDS Joseph Breck & Sons, 51 and 62 N. Market St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Mlchell's Seed House, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Fottler, Flske, Rawson Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. R. & J. Farqufaar & Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 33 Barclay St., N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. Leonard Seed Co., Chicago, 111. Peas, Beans, Radish and all Garden Seeds. For page see List of Advertisers. 8. S. Skldelsky & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Cyclamen and Pansy Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. Arthur T. Boddlngton, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Bolglano & Son, Baltimore, Md. For page see List of Advertisers. The Haven Seed Co., Santa Ana, Call. Tomato Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. James VIck's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. 8. Bryson Ayres Co., Independence, Mo. Sweet Peas. For page see List of Advertisers. Weeber & Don, New York, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. Loechner & Co., New York, N. Y. Oats, Barley and Wheat. For page see List of Advertisers. T. J. Grey Co., 32 So. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. P. Hamilton Goodsell, New York, N. Y. Grass Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. SEED P.-VCKETS. Brown Bag Filling Machine Co., Fltchburg, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. SHEEP MANURE Wm. Elliott & Sons, 42 Vesey St., New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. SLUG SHOT B. Hammond, Flshklll-on-Hndson, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. SPHAGNUM MOSS J. H. Sprague, Barnegat, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Sphagnum Moss, large bales. Green Moss In bbls. Laurel Bunches' and Broken Laurel. James Day, Milford, N. H. Live Sphagnum moss, orchid peat and orchid baskets always on hand. Lager & Hnrrell, Summit, N. J. STOVE PL,ANT8 Orchids — Largest stock In the country. Stove plants and Crotons, finest collection. Jnllus Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. TIP TOP TOBACCO POWDER Interstate Tobacco Co., Inc., 1397-1389 Ave. A. New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. VENTILATING APPARATUS Foley Mfg. Co., Chicago. The Advance Co., Richmond, Ind. Improved Ventilator Arm. For page see List of Advertisers. Quaker City Machine Works, Richmond, Ind. 20th Century Arm. For page see List of Advertisers. VINCAS Vinca Minor, or grave myrtle, a hardy evergreen trailing plant particularly adapt- ed to covering graves. It is a beautiful dark green, thrives as well in dense shade as in the sun. I have thousands of well rooted outdoor grown plants and rooted runners. $5.00 per 1000. Samples free by mail. C. M. Webb, Fayetteville, Tenn. VIOLETS Violets, Prince of Wales, strong, healthy. Held plants, $6.00 per 100; $55.00 per 1000. Charles Lenker, Freeport, L. I., N. Y. Violets, Princess of Wales, field grown, $5.00 per 100. Carnations, 150 White En- chantress, 50 Lawson, $5.00 per 100. Cash. Cbas. H. Green, Spencer, Mass. PRINCESS OF WALES VIOLETS. Strong, field-grown plants, $5.00 per 100. J. W. TTJLLOCH, Danvers. Massachusetts. WIRED TOOTHPICKS W. J. Cowee, Berlin, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. WIBEWORK Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. WIrework. Write for our catalogue. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. William E. Hellscher's Wire Works, 3S-40 Broadway, Detroit, Mich. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Boston N. P. McCarthy & Co., 112 Arch St. and 31 Otis St. For page see List of Advertisers. Welch Bros. Co., 226 Devonshire St. For page see List of Advertisers. H. M. Robinson & Co., 15 Province St. and 9 Chapman PI. For page see List of Advertisers. Bniralo, N. T. William F. Kastlng Co., 383-87 Elllcott St. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Peter Reinberg, 37 Randolph St. For page see List of Advertisers. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, HI. For page see List of Advertisers. J. A. Bndlong, 37-39 Randolph St. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Flower Growers' Association, 176 N. Michigan Ave. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Carnation Co., 30 B. Randolph St. For page see List of Advertisers. CinclimatI, Ohio The J. M. McCullough's Sons Co., 316 Walnut St. For page see List of Advertisers. Detroit Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 38 and 40 Broadway. For page see List of Advertisers. WHOLESALE FLORISTS— Contlnned Montreal Montreal Floral Co., Ltd., Montreal, P. Q. For page see List of Advertisers. New York M. C. Ford, 121 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. H. E. Froment, 57 W. 28th St., New York. For page see Ll3t of Advertisers. B. C. Horan, 65 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. A. H. Langjahr, 130 W. 28th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. James McManus, 55 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. W. P. Sheridan, 133 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertlaera. Wm. H. Kuebler, 28 WlUoughby St., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Moore, Heutz & Nash, 55 and 57 W. 26th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Greater New York Florists' Association, 162 Livingston St., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Charles Millang, 55 and 57 West 26th St., For page see List of Advertisers. P. J. Smith, 49 West 28th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. W. P. Ford, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Traendly & Schneck, New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Frank Millang, 55-57 West 26th St. For page see List of Advertisers. Badgley, RIedel & Meyer, Inc., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Woodrow & Marketos, 41 West 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. Henry M. Robinson Co., New Y'ork, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. J. K. Allen, New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. A. L. Young & Co., New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Philadelphia Leo. Niessen Co., 1209 Arch St., Phlla., Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. The S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., 1608-12 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Rochester George B. Hart, 24 Stone St. For page see List of Advertisers. New^ffers In This Issue BAY TREES. Heury .V. Dreer, lur.. I'liiladeliiLiii, Pa. For page see List of .\dvertisers. BULB CATALOGUE. J. M. Thorburn & Co., New York, N.Y. For page see List of Advertisers. CARNATION PLANTS. Kretschmar Bros., West Xyack, N. Y'. For page see List of Advertisers. GARDENIAS. S. S. I'eunock-Meehan Co.. Philadelphia. Pa. I'or page see List of Advertisers. HALLOWE'EN SUPPLIES. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelpbia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. HARDY RHODODENDRONS. John Waterer & Sous. Ltd., Bagshot. Eng. For page see List of Advertisers. ~ NEW LILIES. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Boston. Mass. I'of page see List of Advertisers. In writing to Advertisers icindly mention Horticulture 556 HOETICULTURE October 19, 1912 i^oie HEWS STANDARD PO"^S XJ® ... POT MAKERS FOR 140 YEARS WORLDS LARGEST MANUFACTURERS Pearson Street LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y. WRITE FOU CATALOGUE AND DISCOUNTS A. H. HEWS & CO., Inc. Main Office and Factories CAMBIIIDGE, MASS. DRE-ER'S "Riverton Special" Plant Tub No. Diam. Ea. Doz. 100 10 20 in. $1.45 $16.00 .$i:i0.00 20 18 in. 1.30 14.00 115.00 1.00 11.25 92.00 .65 7.00 56.00 .43 5.00 40.00 .38 4.00 32.00 .30 3,50 28.00 Manufictnicd for us exclusively. The best tub ever Introduced. The neatest, lightest and cheapest Paiuted green, with electric welded hoops. The four largest sizes have drop handles. . ■ .■ HENRY A. DREER, seeds, Plants, Buits, and Supplies, 714 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Obituary. Charles Meckelburg. On October 4, Charles Meckelburg, florist, Fifty-third street and North avenue, Milwaukee, Wis., died of drop- sy, aged 70 years. James Caldwell. In an automobile accident on Sep- tember 29, near Venice. O., James Caldwell, florist, of Cincinnati, was killed and the chauffeur received in- juries from which he may die. Two others were seriously hurt. PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED Canadian Seed Growers' Associa- tion, Eighth Annual Report— This vol- ume contains the minutes of the An- nual Meeting held at Ottawa, Feb. 8, and 9, 1912. The reports of officers and addresses and contributions in full. It comprises 142 pages and a number of illustrations. C. C. Arnold. C. C. Arnold, florist, of North Jud- son. Ind., died of heart trouble recent- ly, in his 62nd year. He had been m the florist business in North Judson for many years, giving considerable attention to gladioli. His wife, one son and a daughter survive him. The Tennessee State Board of Ento- mology has issued a Bulletin on the Inspection and Transportation of Nur- sery Stock in Tennessee, other states and Canada, which will be found very serviceable by anyone engaged in the shipment of nursery stock between states. It is designated Bulletin No. 7, Vol. 1, No. 3, and may be had on ap- plication to the State Entomologist and Plant Pathologist, Knoxville, Tenn. Henry J. Horne. Henry J. Horne, of the firm of H. J. Jlorne & Co., nurserymen, Haverhill, Mass., died at his home on Columbia park, that city, on October 10. He suffered a shock last June from which he never fully recovered. He was born in Smithfield, Me., and for 18 years had lived in Haverhill. A son, two brothers and two sisters survive him. Gus Schoenfield. It Is with profound sorrow that we learn of the death of Gus Schoen- field, for a number of years a large grower of cut flowers and plants for the Buffalo market. The country has lost a sincere lover of our profession and an enthusiast in his chosen field. He was also engaged in grape grow- ing and became one of the leading au- thorities on grape culture in the vicin- ity of Westfield, N. Y. Mr. Schoen- field was a member of the board of education at the time of his death, having served several years. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to his be- reaved widow and children in this hour of their sorrow. E. C. BRUCKER. Plant Breeding in Scandinavia, L. H. Newman, Ottawa, Canada, 1912. — In this work the writer aims to set forth the present status of plant breed- ing in Sweden, Norway and Denmark. The bulk of the book is taken up with the work of the Swedish Seed Associa- tion as carried on at its institute at Svalot in Southern Sweden, at which the author spent nine months in study. The aim of this association, which is composed of influential farmers and others interested in agriculture, is "to work for the cultivation and develop- ment of improved sorts of cereals and other crops and for the utilization of these sorts in Sweden and in other countries." While the agriculture of Sweden is said to date back to the Stone Age, modern agriculture in that country may be said to have had its birth about the year 1840. From 1840 until about 1870 the growing and sell- ing of cereal giains was the principal industry. Following 1870, the long pe- riod of continuous grain raising began to show its effects in decreased fertil- ity of the soil. This coupled with the extensive importations of grain into Europe from America forced upon the Swedish farmers the necessity of changing their system and also to seek varieties better suited to their north- ern climate, and which would be more productive than those they had been cultivating. The subjects dealt with include au- 1000 READY PACKED CRATES STANDARD FLOWER PGTS AND BULB PANS can be shipped at an l;ours notice. Price per crate : CfKlO 1% in. O $6,110 500 4 in. (3! $4.r,0 l.j(V) 2- " " 4.8.S 4.j6 41/j " ■' 5.24 l."iU0 2Vi " " 5.25 320 5 " " 4.31 1300 214 •' '■ 6 00 21051/2 •' " 3.7« mw 3 " " " 5.1:0 144 « " " 3.16 SOO 3% " " 5.S0 1211 7 •' " 4.20 00 S " " 3.00 HILFINGER BROS., Pottery, Fort Edward, N.Y. August Rolker & Sens. 31 Barclay St., N. V. City, Agents OUR SPECIALTV-long Dlstanct and exiort trade Syracuse Red Pots "A little pot is soon liot." likewise a thin pot. This will save ytm fuel. Our pots are the thinnest and toughest owing to the supex'ior quality of the flay. New price list ou application. Syracuse Pottery Co..^"1,^.'v"^^' I— STANDARD FLOWER Floors If your greenhouses are within oOO miles I of the Capitol, writi' us, we can save | you money. W. H. ERNEST » SSth & M Sts. Washington, D. C. iiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiuiiHimmitiiiiiiB I WANTS, FOR SALE, ETC. 2 Advertisements in this columa ooe S cent a word. Initiab count as words. S Cash with order. All corr^pondencc = addressed "care HORTICUL- S TURE" should be sent to JJ Ham- S ilton Place, Boston. IIHIIIIIIUIIIIHIIIHIIIHIHIIIIIIilimiMllllii Situations wanted WANTED — Position in small, private place. Gardening. hostler, dairy and ceueral worli. Sober, industrious. Address "T. J.." care HORTICULTURE. ASSISTANT GARDENER Wishes position on gentleman's place. Ten years' experience inside and outside In England and America. Best referencei. "A. B. C," care of HORTICULTURE. FOR SALE FOR SALE — Fresh from factory, new; 10 X 12, 16 xl8, 16 X 24, double thick. A and B qualities. Market dropped. Now Is the time to buy and save money. Parshel- sky Bros.. Inc., 215-217 Havemeyer St., Brooklyn, N. Y^ tumn and spring wheats, oats, barley, peas, grasses, clovers and potatoes and the experimental work with these subjects covers line-breeding, mass- selection and cross-fertilization. A vast amount of Interesting and valua- ble information is given In this publl ■ cation and its perusal and study can- not be other than profitable. We think Mr. Newman might well have added some account of the very valuable work now being carried on In Denmark on root-crops (mangel, sugar beet, garden beet, carrot, rutabaga and turnip), cauliflower, cabbage and for- age grasses. Perhaps he will make this Danish work the subject of an- other volume. October 19. 1912 HORTICULTURE 657 Tobacco Paper IS THE STRONGEST, EEST PACKED, EASIEST APPLIED. 24 .heets $ 0.75 144 sheets 3.50 288 sheets 6.50 1728 sheeU 35.10 "NICOFUME"^" .;;'-»-a.l^».''"wf» Furnishes the Most Nicotine for the IVIoney MANIFACTIRED BY THE KENTDC8.I TOBACCO PRODUCT CO.. ille, Kv. IQUID OVER 40% NICOTINE By far the CHEAPEST. JUST NOTE PRICE! Pint $ 1.50 '/2 Gallon . . 5.50 Gallon 10.50 5 Gallons ... 47.25 ^S^JkM INSECTICI! IMDODOR fiBranteed ladBr tki Insecticide Act. t91S. Serial No. 321 Save your plants and trees. Just iht- thing for Greenhouse and outdoor use. Destroys Mealy Bug, Brown and White "^cale, Thrip, Red Spider, Black and Green Fly, Mites, Ants, e'c. without in- jury to plants and without odor. Used according to directions our standard Insecticide will prevent ravages on your crops by insects. Non-poisonous and harmless to user and plant. Leading Seedsmen and Florists have used it with wonderful results. Destroys Lice in Poultry Houses, Fleas on Dogs and all Domestic Pests. Excellent as a wash for dogs and other animals, Relieves mange. Effective where others fail. K Pint • - 25oi Pint - - 40oi Qaarl - - 75c H Gallon, IL25; Gallon* ft2.00; 5 Gallon Can, &9 ;iO Gallon Can - - (17.50 Dilute with water so to ^o parts For Sale by Seedsmen and Florists* Supply Houses If you cannot obtain this from your supply house write us direct Lemon Oil Company Dept. K itO W. Lexinfrton St.. Baitlmor*, Ud. Directions on every package Imp Soap Spray Kffecti^e one to thirty-two. Single gallons, $1.50 Eastern Chemical Company READ THIS You win need to buy something this fall — stock, supplies, equipment, etc., for store or greenhouse. Look through the Buyers' Directory and List of Advertisers in this paper and you'll probably find what you want listed there. We are proud of the fact that HORTICULTURE is recog- nized as the best paper of its class in this country in quality of reading matter and also of the fact that it is coming to be acknowledged as the best advertising medium. The best friends of HORTICULTURE are those who buy from HORTICULTURE'S advertisers whenever possible and, in corresponding with the dealers always take the trifling trouble to re- fer to the paper. We have many such friends, otherwise our advertising columns would soon be deserted. Don't forget to do your part. CLAYS FERTILIZER 1121b. bag, $5.50 56 lb. bag, $3.00 281b. bag, $1.75 StUmpp & Walter Co., so Barclay St., N. Y. "tbade maki* USED FROM OCEAN TO OCEAN FOR 29 YEARSj: Sold by Seed Decders of America. Saves CurraDtH, Potatoes, Cabbage, Melons, Flo^vers, TrecB and Shrubs from Insects. l-*ut up in populnr packages at popular prices. Write for fme pamphlet on nrnrs and Blicrhts, etc., to B. HAIHIHOND, - Fislil£ill-on-!Iud(4on, New York. STERILIZED Sheep Manure For All Purposes $1.50100 lbs., I Ton $26 Wm. El]iotr& Sons 42 VESEY ST., NEW YORK Establisbed 1845. Green Flies and Black Flies Too are easy to kHI with BRAND Tobacco Powder For fumigating or dusting. V3.00 per bag, IM Iba. Write tor fre* lamples. Money with order. Interstate ^Tobacco Co., 1397-1399 Ave!l! NEW YORK Money refunded if not satis/it'd. Beware of i*nitations. Territory ope 7t for live Jobbers, Write for Prices. Cocoanut Fibre Soil Is being: used more and more In the grreenhonse and for covering lawns from September to frost. Keep it in stock, it is a seller. I 20th CENTURY PLANT FOOD CO. 27 i 29 OCEAN ST., BEVERLY, MASS. The Recogrnlzed Standard Insecticide. Not a cure-all but a specific remedy for all sap sucking Insects Infesting plant life such as green, black, white fly. thrlp.s, red spider, mealy bug and soft scales. $1.00 per Quart. $2.60 per Gallon. FlliSME An Infallible remedy for mildew, rust and bench fungi. Does not stain the foliage. 75c. per Quart. $2.00 per Gallon. \^Ef9IS/IIIME A soil sterilizer and germicide. De- stroys eel, cut, wire and grub worms, niatrgots, root lice and ants. Used one part to 4TART\ BROADWAY / oMT BROOKLYN N.Y. A STIC A F.O.PIERCE t2W. BROADWAY NEW YORK Mastlca Is elastic and tenacious, admits of ex- pansion and contraction Putty becomes hard and i}rittie. Broicen glass more easily removed without breaking of other glass as occurs with hard putty. Lasts longer than putty Easy to apply. WROUGHT IRON PIPE FOR SALE Retbreaded, thorooghly oTerhaaled, In raa- dom lengths, guaranteed free from splits or boles. It will pay you to communicate with as. ALBERT & DAVIDSON SI7-SS Union Avenae Brookljn. N. T. Greenhouse Materials ArSo IRON or WOOD SASH BARS In all len^hs up to 32 feet. Milled to .nny detail furnished or will furnlsli det.ills and cut materials ready for erection. Fr3nn V2n AsschB, "^s oXtght s'^eet"'* JERSEY CITT, N. J. October 19, 1912 HORTICULTURE 559 Metropolitan Patent Iron Wall Construction With a little extra cost above wood, anyone can have an Iron W&U Qreen- honse. by boltin? the different pieces together and secnring* roof bars, for mnj size s:las8, with the clips. Metropolitan Material Company 1398-1408 Metropolitan Avenue BROOKLYN, NEW YORK KROESCHELL BOILER SEND FOR CATALOGUE KROESCHELL BROS. CO. 466 W. Erie St., Chicago, III. SPECIFY Advance Ventilating Apparatus when ordering your balld- Ine material. Our ma- cblnes have satisfied the most critical users and will continue to do so. Remember that we ab- solutely guarantee our ap- paratus to give perfect satisfaction. We want you to have our catalog. Send us your name and address and we will forward one at once. GREENHOUSE MATERIALS MADE BY FOLEY WILL MAKE AND SAVE YOU MONEY SEND FOR CATALOGUE THE FOLEY MT'G COMPANY 1 1 33 Broadway NewYorkN Y j.||u.^gQ Main Office and Factory 2510 S. Western Ave West End Tmst Bldg. Ill Phila., Pa. KING GREENHOUSES THE KIND YOU HAVE LONGED FOR LIGHT, STRONG AND LASTING YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO BUILD ANY OTHER KIND FOR THEY BRING THE DE- SIRED RESULTS, AND ARE GOOD HOUSES FOR LONG TIME THE DIFFERENCE IN COST BETWEEN THE BEST AND CHEAPEST IS HARDLY WORTH CONSIDERING, FOR THE COST OF GLASS, HATING, B NCHES AND ERECTING IS THE SAME FOR THE BEST ORJi WORST. Write for Bulletin and Question Blank KING COIMS-TRUC-riOlM Head Office and Works Eastern Sales Office N. TONAWANDA. N. Y. 1181 BROADWAY, NEW YORK BOSTON OFFICE, WINTHBOP BUII.DING. 7 WATER ST., BOSTON. SHARP, PARTRIDGE & CO. GREENHOUSE GLASS OUR PRICES WILL PROVE THIS. CHICAGO, ILL. S. JACOBS & SONS ADVANCE CO., - Richmond, Ind. 13S9-138S Flushing Ave. BROOKLYN, - - ■ N. Y. CHARLES H. DODD Greenhouse Bnilder. General Greenhonae Mecfaanlc. Iron Frame and Wood Bar HooM*. Ideal GreenboDse Boilers. Materials Furnished or Erected. Heatlss and Ventilating Materlnls. 578 Ocean Ave., JERSEY CITY. N. J. When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE. SASH BARS 32 feet or longer HOT BED SASH PEOKY CYPRESS BENCH LUMBER mw> GREENHOUSES ERECTED AND EQUIPPED COMPLETE IF DESIRED A\ rite for Circular "D" and Prices TI,e A. T. STEARNS LUMBER CO. NEPONSET, BOSTON, MASS. Evans 20tli Century Arm Will not twist the shafting pipe. Three times the power of old style elbow arms. Sold only with Evaos Challenge Machine. iVrite for free Catalogue to QUAKER CITT BIACUUTB CO. Richmond, Ind, THE FLORISTS' HAIL ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, insurer of 32,500,000 sq. ft. ot glass For particulars address John G. Esler, Sm> Saddle Rfver, N.I. 560 HOKTICULTURE October 19, 1912 This is the U-Bar The Bar That Makes U-Bar Greenhouses the Famous Green- houses they Are. Have^ur Greenhouse o |lfe)',..^- ,t/ Handy Bv/i Y: J 1 U-BAR GREENHOUSES PIERSON U-BAR CO ONE MADISON AVE- N£WYORK. CANADIAN OFFICE. lO PHILLIPS PLACt. MONTREAL A roofed over walk about four feet long connects the work room and the residence. It Is really entirely separate, yet when 60 con- nected, is reach- able in practi- cally any kind of weather. Many a small house so started has led to larger ones, simply be- cause of the gen- u 1 n e personal pleasure it made BO easily possi- ble for the owner. There is a thought in that for you garden- ere. But the really big thought is — the U-Bar. Be sure your bouse is going to be the U-Bar and not simply a curved eave house that oks something like it. Send for catalog. The SERVICE BDlIiDING is usually a source of great an- noyance to the up-to-date gardener and it requires architect- ural ability to design appropriate Potting Houses that will add to the attractiveness of the Greenhouses. You will admit that this SERVICE BUILDING Is unusually attractive. Its Old English Architecture Is along the same lines as other buildings on this large estate; It Is equipped with all modern Improvements for the comfort of the gardener and his assis- tants and the connecting house, sixteen feet long (ample for Propagating purposes), prevents the shading of adjoining houses. Will be glad to talk to you on the SERVICE BUILDING. WILLIAM H. LUTTON West Side Avenue Station JERSEY CITY, N. J. ERECTED AT BKIDGEPORT, CONN. THE BEAUTIFUL SYMMETRY of lines ONLY secured In THE LUTTON PATENTED CURVED EAVE IRON FRAME HOUSE is easily distinguishable. It Is the ARTISTIC applica- tion to the small details that commands the attention of the most CRITICAL. .JUST note the construction of the HOOD over doorway. ITS SIMPLICITY and how IT HARMONIZES with the general nppearance of the construction. THAT Is only one of the de- tails. Throughout the entire arrangement the same original mechanical ability Is employed. THEN again this construction is patented, UNITED STATES PATENT NO. 908,1BS. A PO.SITIVE ASSURANCE of receiving the genuine successful CURVED EAVE. Write for more particulars. Dendkobium Schutzei flORrSTfFUNTMiN, 'l0mAPE Garden £i \J(/ndr€d /pfere^t^^ 562 HOETICULTUEE October 26, 1912 FIBRE BASKETS UNIQUE DESIGN Made of Fibre — finished in the beautiful new Antique Bronze effect. Each basket has a substantial liner. No. Diameter. Depth. Handle. Each. 162-1 7 in. 51--2 in. 18 in. $ .65 162-2 8 " 6 19 " .75 162-3 9 " 7 20 " 1.00 Our Willing Helper ' ' Katalog will tell you morm about them. M. RICE ®} CO., 1220 Race street. PHILA., PA. [ THE LEADING FLORISTS' SUPPLY HOUSE AND RIBBON SPECIALISTS LILIES Lilium Myriophyllum Lilium Sargentae The bulbs of these magnifi- cent new Lilies are now ready for delivery. For the best results next year, they should be planted at once. Price $t50eacli, $15.00 per doz. R.&J.Farquhar&Co. Boston, Mass. L. P. SHAEFFER Violet Grower DEALERS SUPPLIED BARRYTOWN, N. Y. ROBERT CRAIG CO. eO&E», PALMS, and >'o\elties in Decorative Plants. MARKET and 49tli STREETS, PHILADELPHIA, PA. V ....... „.. / NEPHROLEPIS Fiue ,i;ro\vu specimen plants of the faniv vniieties of this popular fern a SPeI'IALTY. We have a fine stock of Klegantissinia in 6-luch pots at $6.00 per ilozen. and 8-infh at .$12.00 per dozen; also Harrisii. the convoluted form of r.ostoniensi.s — the finest of all the Bos- ton type — extra fine plants in 8-inch pots. $12.00 per dozen. For other varieties and sizes, write us for prices F. R. PIERSON CO. Tarrytown-on-Hudson, New York ORCHIDS Largest Importers, Exporters, Growers and Hybridists in the World SANDER, 5t. Alban's, England and 358 Broadway, Room 731 NEW VOKK CITY Hybrid Orchids I FLOWERED AND I UNFLOWERED.... | Julius Roehrs Co. * Rutherford, N. J. ' "You can no more conduct business without advertising than you can farming without fertilizing." — Uncle Peleg. CARNATIONS F. DORNER & SONS CO. LA FAYETTE, IND. EXTRA FINE FIELD GROWN CARNATIONS Enchantress and White Perfection, $50.00 per 1000. B. G. MERRin I CO., Grange, Md. CHARLES H. TOTTY CARNATIONS AND CHRYSANTHEMUMS IN/I ^V C3 I SC3 IM , IM . J. CARNATION PLANTS Last Call, Clean, Healthy Stock per 100 ENCHANTRESS $6.00 GORDON 6.00 ASI*ARAGUS Plumosus and Sprengeri (stock plants) 6.00 Cash with order, please. KRETSCHMAR BROS., WEST NYACK, N. Y. ROTTED PEAT 5000 SACKS Best quality. Aug. and Sept. price, 60c. per sack, any quantity. SELECTED STOCK U fl C C NICELV BURLAPPED SPHAGNUM 10 bbl. bales, per bale, $4.00; 5 bales, $.1.75 each ; 10 bales, $3.50 each ; 25 bales, $3.25 fach. J. H. SPRAGUE. BARNEGAT, N. J. Prices Quoted in these Co When Wriiine; to Adve HORTIC lumns are for Dealers Onlv. rtisers Please Mention ULTURE. CHILDS' GLADIOLI are noted the world over for SUPCR-IOR MERIT John Lewis Childs FLOWERFIELD, L. L, N. Y. OROMI Freshly Imported In Fine Condition. Cattle.va Gigas. From the same place where we found the rare C. G. alba. C. Gaskelliana, C. Trianae, C. Schroe- derae, Oncidium papilio and Krameriannm* Also a quantity of Oncidium varlcosDm Rogersil, small plants in spike, doz., $18.00. LAGER & HURRELL *"5?.'3.'^' October 26, 1912 HORTICULTUEE 563 fl/MWWWWMMIWMMWM'WWtMAMAfWM GOTTINGEN (iottingen is a Fuchsia that Is not as much in evidence as it should be, it has dark, bronzy-green, metallic appearing foli- age, bright cinnamon -red flowers borne in large clusters, tioweriug continually summer and winter, extra strong con- stitution, enabling it to withstand consideral)le summer ex- pt)sure, effective aa a porch and window box plant. We have an exceptionally fine stock of strong plants in 3 in. pots, for iuimcdiate shipment $1.0l» per dozen, $<>.00 per 100. BRILLIANCY Brilliancy Coleus belongs to the giant leaved type, Is of strong vignrous habit, growinn from 2 to 3 feet high, with leaves often 0 to 10 ini-heg I'.iil.', which are of a bright carmine shading off to a deep nmrnon, the margin being yellow and green, the whole leaf haviTig a rich velvety lustre. A splendid variety to grow in specimen plants for spring sales. Strong :! in. plants ready ijow, 73 c-ts. per dozen, ^.00 per 100. We are booking orders for future sfiipments on a full line of bedding Plants and Geraniums, also Dahlias and Canna Roots Our Geranium Catalogue ready tor mailing November 1st R. VINCENT, IR. & SONS CO., Growers of Plants, WHITE MARSH, MO. BEGONIA, GLORY OF CINCINNATI We now have ready for delivery, strong 21^-inch, ready for 4-inch pots, at M5.00 per 100; $140.00 per 1000. J. A. PETERSON & SONS Westwood, Cincinnati, O. CYCLAMEN Beit strain in existence. 4 in. pots ready for S in., $20 per 100 5 in. pots ready for 7 in., $50 per 100 THOMAS ROLAND, Naiiant, Mass. BOSTON FERNS »%°3°o''i'Sor- WHITMANI COMPACTA (New), lo lake the place of Whitmani. A better commercial fefti — 2 1-2 in. $6 per 100 : $50 per 1000. ROOSEVELT. 2 1-2 in: $6 per 100: $S0 per 1000. 250 plants at 1000 rates. H.H.BARR0WS&SON,Wtutoiaii,Mass. Palms, Ferns, Decorativa and Foliage Plants Orders taken uow for IMPORTED AZALEAS On hand a splendid stock of Ferns in leading sorts. Also Cocos, Asparagus for Jardinieres. A. LEUTHY & CO. Perkins Street Nurseries, Roslindale.— Boston, Itass GLADIOLUS Per 100 Per 1000 Till: BKIDK $0.75 $6.00 BI.l.SHING BRIDE 75 6.00 PE.'\CH BLOSSOM 1.10 9-00 A. HENDERSON & CO. 352 N. Michigan Ave. CHICAGO FERNS FOR DISHET Best Assorted Varieties, iV* In- POts, $3.60 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. 500 at tlioasand rates. Cask with order. Frank OeclisliD,.£'s,.CIiicago, III. LIST OF ADVERTISERS Page Advance Co 591 Albert & David- son 591 Allen, J. K 582 Aphine Mfg. Co.589 Aschmann, G....564 Ayres Co., S. Bryson 575 Badgley, Reidel & Meyer 582 Barnard, W. W. Co 575 Barrows & Son. 563 Bayersdorfer, H. & Co 577 Bay State Nur- series 573 Bergeufleld Nur- series 573 Bobbink & At- kins 573 Boddington, A. T 575 Bolgiano, J. & Son 575 Boston Florist Letter Co 580 Breck, J. & Son. 573 Breitmeyer's, J. Sons 576 Brown Bag Fill- ing Machine Co. 575 Budloug, J. A... 680 Burpee, W. A. & Co 575 California Flor- ist 577 Caraway, C. A. .583 Carboue 577 Chicago Carna- tion Co 580 Chicago Flower Growers' Asso.5S0 C h i 1 d s. John Lewis 562 Page Clarke's, D. Sons.576 Clark Seed Co., Everett B 575 Cowee, W. J 583 Craig, Robt. Co. 562 Crawbuck, Geo. W 582 Dards 576 Dodd, Chas. H. .590 Double Claw Hammer Co. ..590 Dorner & Sous Co 562 Dreer, H. A 571-583-590 Dunlop, John H.577 Dysart, K. J 582 Eastern Chemical Co 589 Edwards Folding Box Co 580 Elliott's. W. Sons 589 Eppstein. Julius.577 Ernest. W. H...588 Esler, J. G 591 Eyres 576 Farquhar, R. & J. & Co 562 Florists' Tel. De- liverv 576 Foley Mfc. Co. .591 Ford, M.~C 582 Ford, W. P 582 Forrest, BYank H 577 Fottler, F i s k e, Rawsou l^o. .. .575 Farmingham Nur- series 573 Franklin Davis Nursery Co. . .573 Froment, H. E.582 F u r s t's Nurser- ies 573 Page Galvin, Thos. F.577 Gasser, J. M. Co. 577 Gibson Bros.... 577 Goodsell, P. H..573 Greater N. Y. Florists' Asso.582 Grey, T. J. Co. .575 Gude Bros. Co.. 577 Hail Association. 591 Hammond Paint and Slug Shot Works 589 Hart, George B.5S0 Hatcher 576 Haven Seed Co. 575 Heacock, Jos.... 57 3 Henderson, A. . .563 Hews, A. H. iSc Co 588 Hilflnger Bros. ..588 Hoerber Bros... .580 Holm & Olson.. 576 Horan, E. C 582 Holland Nur- series 573 Interstate Tobac- co Co 589 Jacobs & Sons, S 591 Kastiug, 'W. F. Co. : 583 Keller, J. B. ^ Sons 577 Kervan Co 582 King Cons. Co. .590 Kretschmar Bros 562 Kroeschell Bros. 591 Kuebler, W. H..583 Lager & Hurrell.562 Lange, A 577 Lange, H. F. A. 577 Langjahr, A. H.582 Lemon Oil Co. . .589 Page Leonard Seed Co. 575 Leuthy, A. & Co. 563 Loechner & Co. .564 Lord & Burn- ham 592 Lutton, W. H...592 MacMulkin, E...577 Maynard. W. E.573 McCarthy, N. F. Co 583 MeConnell, Alex.576 McCray Refrig- erator Co 577 McCullough's, J. M. Sons Co.... 580 McHutchison & Co 561 McManus, Jas...582 Merritt, B. G....562 Metropolitan Ma- terial Co .591 Michell's Seed House 575 Michigan Cut Flower Ex 5S3 Mlllang, Chas... 582 Millang, Frank. .582 Miller, E. S 504 Mlllington Fern Co. 583 Montreal Floral Exchange 583 Murray, Samuel. 576 Moore, Heutz & Nash 582 Niessen. Leo Co. 580 Oechsliu, Frank. 563 Oklahoma Seed Growers' Co. .575 Ouwerkerk. P...573 Palmer, 'W. J. & Son 576 Park Floral Co. 576 Parshelsky Bros. 591 Page Pelicauo, Rossi & Co 577 Pennock - Meehan Co 581 Penu the Florist. 577 I'erkius St. Nur- series 563 Peterson, J. A. .563 Pierce Co., F. O.590 Pierson, A. N...573 Pierson, F. R. Co 562 Plant Food Co., 20th Century.. 589 Pochelon, Albert.576 Poehlmaun Bros.580 Pulverized Ma- nure Co 589 Quaker City Ma- chine Co 591 Reed & Keller. .582 Reinberg, Peter. 580 Iticc, M. & Co. .562 Ruljinson, H. M. & Co 580 Robinson Co., H. • M 582 Rock. 'Wtn. L...576 Riichrs, J. Co. . .562 Roland, Thos. .. .563 1! () 1 k e r, A. & Sons 564-588 Rosery, The 576 Salter Bros 577 Sander & Sou... 562 Schact'fer, L. B. .562 Schuiz, Jacob 576 Scott. John 573 Sharp, Partridge Co 591 Sigecrs & Rig- gers 591 Sheridan, 'W. F.582 Skidelsky, S. S. ,V. Co 575 Page Smith & Co., E. D 589 Smith, P. J 582 Smith, W. & T. Co 573 Smyth, 'Wm. J.. 576 Sprague, J. H. ..562 Stearns. A. T. Lumber Co. . ..591 Stumpp, Geo. M.576 Stumpp & Wal- ter Co 589 Syracuse Pottery Co 588 Tailby 577 Totty. Chas. H..562 Thorburn, J. M. & Co 575 Traendly &„„ Schenck 582 Valentine, J. A. .576 Van Assche, F. .590 Vick's, Jas. Sons.575 Vincent, R., Jr., & Sons Co 563 Wants, For Sale.588 Ward, K. M. & ^, Co 564 Waterer, J. & Sons 573 Welch Bros 583 Weeber & Don. .575 Whittier & Co., W B 573 Wilson. Robt. G.576 Wood Bros 573 Woodrow & Marketos 582 Young, A. L 582 Young &. Nngent.5i6 Zangen, O. V...575 Zinn, J. A 5i< For Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide See Pages 584, 585, 586, 587 564 HORTICULTURE October 26, 1912 WHEN a little child begins to think the first indication he gives is by asking "Why." In fact some children have better reasoning powers than their parents, who go through life like a three-wheeled hand-car on a railroad track — they get in a rut. "We do well enough" was a motto of a great city in olden times ; people now dig up mementos of that city underneath the sand. Every business firm has the dominating influence of one man, and the success of the business depends upon whether that one man is a progressive and a thinker or just a mere worker. The thinker is the most capable buyer because he reasons "why." When he buys he makes an in- vestment— an investment has revenue for its reason. The other kind speculate and gamble on the revenue — and no gambler ever made money in the long run. There's enough gamble in the growing without taking any chances on the bulbs. Now in or- der to minimize a possible loss, it is advisable to buy Horseshoe Brand hulhs, because they are produced with such care as to withstand much rough treatment. Horseshoe Brand Giganteums make the best Cold Storage bulbs in the world, just for that reason. Besides the late arrivals are packed for that purpose. The following are offered in select stock — immediate delivery : LILIUM MULTIFLORUM FLOWKRING EARLIER THAN GIGANTEUM. Size 7 X 9 in at S18.00 per case of 300 bulbs Siie 8 X 9 in at 21.00 per case of 280 bulbs Size 8x10 in at 23.00 per case of 250 bulbs LILIUM GIGANTEUM THE FINEST LILY BULBS IN. THE WORLD. Size 6 X 8 in at $16.00 per case of 400 bulbs Size 7x9 in at 16.00 per case of 300 bulbs Size 8x10 in at 23.00 per case of 250 bulbs Superior .Assortment of size 7/9 in., containing: a large percent- age of 8's and 9's, at $65.00 per 1,000. BABY CASES HORSESHOE BR.\ND GIGANTEUM. Packed in .Tapan, very ueatly, good for Cold Storage or immediate planting. Size 7 X 9 in $6.25 per box of 50 blubs Size 7x9 in 8.50 per box of 100 bulbs Size 8x10 in 12.00 per box of 100 bulbs The above are offered f.o.b. cars New York City, duty paid. Terms 5% cash with or- der, or 3 months, 2% 10 days to those of approved credit. All bulbs sold under the usual catalog conditions. Early orders advised. Easter is early next year. WRITE NOW The sign of good bulbs well matured (^)i RALPH M. WARD & CO. THE LILY HOUSE S:{L";» 71 MURRAY STREET, : : : : : NEW YORK. LOECHNER & CO. JAPANESE ULIES ULY OF THE VALLEY PIPS PALMS. AZALEAS, &c 11 Warren Street, New York, N. Y. Write for quetaHons BULBS an^ HARDY PLANTS Contracts made for Seed Growing Send for priff list L S. MILLER, WADING RIVER, N. Y. Berlin Valley Pips HIGH GRADE QUALITY From New York Cold Storage. Packed 2000 per case. $15.00 per 1000 F.O.B. New York Cash with order unless of approved credit McHUTGHISON & GO. THE IMt-ORT HOUSE 17 Murray Street, NEW YORK August Rolker & Sons Import for the wholesale tradet AZALEAS, PAIiUS, KHODODKNDBONa, BAYTREE8, ROSES, LILACS, HOUiAITO AND JAPAN BULBS, LILT OF THB VALLEY ETC P.O. Box 752 or 31 Barclay St, NEW YORK. ARAUCARIAS, PALMS, RUBBERS AND FERN BALLS SEND FOR PRICES. Godfrey Aschmann Wholesale Grower and Importer 1012 W. Ontario St, PHIIiDELPHIX, PL In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture October 26, 1912 II 0 R T I C U L T F R E •>(;.■) NOTES ON CULTURE OF FLORISTS' STOCK roNUDCTBD BY r~/ pi.pa/iA4^ QuestloLs by our renders In line with any of tlie toi)ies pieseDted on this pnge will be coraially received and promptly answered by Mr. Farrell. SucU communications should invariably be addressed to the olbce of HOKriCULlUKK. Acacias These plants will want the coolest house you may have in order to keep them in good shape for Easter. They do not like very much heat and should only be given enough during the autumn and winter to keep them clear of frost. They thrive when kept in a temperature of about 40 degrees at night, with ten degrees higher dur- ing daytime. Be very careful in watering these plants ; let them show signs of dryness first, and then give enough water to soak the whole ball through. Frequent and slight waterings are dangerous. Give all the ventilation that the outside condition of the weather will permit without the in-rush of cold frosty air. The species mostly grown is Acacia armata. Begonias Begonias of the Eex, half-shrubby and fibrous-rooted sections will need some attention now. They should be induced to take a good rest until after the holidays. This can be done by withholding water untiLthey become com- paratively dry at the root. Encourage an atmosphere aiiy and bright but not too dry and harsh. All begonias at any time resent a low temperature. They should never be allowed to go mucli below 58 degrees at night. Keep them well ventilated without causing any direct draughts, admitting a greater or a less quantity ac- cording to the outside conditions. This restful treat- ment should continue for five or six weeks. Cannas When the frost has spoiled the splendor of these plants they should be cut down to within about six inches of the ground and dug up. The more soil you can retain around the roots the better. It is also risky to place these roots under a bench where they will be subjected to too much drip. Beneath a carnation bench where they can be protected against drip, will make an ideal place for them. To prevent the roots from starting into the ground, it would be well to put some boards under them. Do not fail to place a good strong label at the end of eacli variety ; this will save trouble later on. Make it a plan to go over your canna roots often and examine them. They should not be allowed to become either too wet or too dry. Care of Summer Flowering Cattleyas All late summer flowering cattleyas that have had a good rest will now need repotting. It is always better to wait until you can see new growths appearing, with renewed root action, before giving them an overhauling. Farrell's next notes will be on the following: Mr Quite a few growers use nothing but clear osmunda fiber for cattleyas and they seem to do fine in it, but, of course, every grower has his own special idea as to com- post. I think half sphagnum moss and osmunda makes a good mixture. Before you start potting give the plants a thorough cleaning, but avoid as much as possi- ble the breaking of many roots. Give them nice clean pans or baskets half filled with clean broken crocks and small lumps of 'charcoal intermixed which will help to make the drainage more effective. You, must regulate watering so as not to sour the compost. Newly potted orchids will only require just enough water at the roots to prevent the compost from becoming dust dry. When the growths have attained a few inches in length they will begin to make new roots into the compost and then the watering may be gradually increased. Give them an end of the house that is warm and where they can have some shade until they become established when they should have the full sun. Keep the temperature about 60 degrees at night now, and air should be freely ad- mitted whenever possible. Give light fumigation often for thrips. Peonies for Forcing A florist is always looking for something to grow and fill in between other crops. Nowadays, all up-to-date growers of cut fiowers have to aim to catch the public's eye and fancy by something out of season. So where you have a good plantation of peonies you have good material at hand to use for this purpose. They can be (lug up any time within the next two or three weeks. Store them in some convenient place, where they will be accessible when needed. An ideal place would be a deep coldframe. They will not need any protection until hard freezing sets in. You can then give them a little leaves or stable -litter, to keep them from becoming liard frozen. Wallflowers Plants that were set out and grown along all summer and were potted within the last three- weeks should be placed in the coolest house you have. They could be left outside in a cold frame for sometime yet, but they will do much better if transferred to a vei^y cool house. There is nothing gained in the way of vigor or durability by a too late sojourn in a coldframe. By giving these plants a little attention they can be made a paying proposition. They will not stand a .great amount of heat. Let the temperature hang around 40 degrees and they will come along all right. Give plenty of fresh air whenever weather will permit. Calceolaries; Dahlias; Gardenias; Sweet Peas; American Beauty Roses (or Easter Spiraea Japonica, BOOM YOUR FALL BUSINESS hij advertising your goods in the Horticukiuire Publicity among the kind of readers reached by this paper is THE SORT OF PUBLI- CITY THAT PAYS. 566 HORTICULTUEE October 26, 1912 FRUIT AND VEGETABLES UNDER GLASS CONDUCTED BY o i>ihr>^i Qneatlona b; oar readera In line wltb any of the topics presented on tbU page will be cordially recelred and promptly answered by Mr. Penaon. Snch comniunlcatlons sbould Invariably be addressed to the office of BORTICULTGKEl. Late Vineties Late viiifrics will lif ileinanding the most attention in this section at the present time, from a growing point of view, .yet the work to be done from now or in tlie doi-mant houses is just as important. The majority of late grapes will be finished by this time; perhaps Gros Colman or Barbarossa, otherwise Gros Giiillaume, will still put on a little more color, the former especially being a delinquent in acquiring Nature's "paint." Wiere this is needed give them all the sun possible for another week or two, by tying back any leaves which may shade them. With fruit hanging ripe a reduction in the tem- perature can be made — 50 to 55 being quite hot enough. From now on at no time should the heating pipes be allowed to become hot; sooner let the heat drop a few degrees. Excessive fire heat causes berries to shrivel quicker than anything else. Airing is just as important now as at other times. During mild clear weather the vines cannot have too much air. It is the cloudy, wet or cold weather which brings out the "reserves." When such conditions exist, keep the heating pipes nicely warm, not hot, and never shut a house entirely down unless abnormal weather conditions compel it. A crack of air to the leeward and gentle warmth in the pipes brings that dry and fresh atmosphere best suited for keeping grapes in good condition. Little moisture is needed at the roots, but no border must be allowed to become abso- lutely dry. Any watering which has to be done from now on must be got through by noon, and always choose a clear day in which to do it. This gives the atmos- phere a chance to dry up a little, and a few days longer wait cannot hurt at this time of year. Go over the bundles at least twice a week to remove any damaged or decayed berries. Mice and rats will now be seeking winter quarters, and how they do appreciate fruit houses with access to some still having fruit hanging! Could these visitors be induced to clean up each bunch as they go on they would be excused a little, but their delight is to taste all; the best bunches are always visited and the shoulders rav- aged. It is no use to say how to destroy them — every- one knows how to kill a mouse (when you can). One thing sure — be rid of them right soon, or you will soon be minus a good portion of berries.' Strawbei-ries Very little time is left now in which strawberries can be asked to grow. Until severe frosts set in they will always swell the crown a little, in which case a little ouick-acting feed can always be given. No harm is done by feeding right up to the time they are taken to their winter quarters. Little syringing will be needed now; occasionally the plants must be looked over and watered ; always bear in mind the pots are filled out with strong healthy roots. Preparations can be made for plunging as soon as the weather breaks. Early Vinery The heating pipes in this house should always have a valve on the flow and return pipes, which allows them to be emptied out at this season, and with the house wide open it is kept as cool as possible. There is little danger nf the pipes freezing up, should the thermometer regis- ter a few degrees of frosts for a few hours during the night. The greatest objection to having the pipes full of water with no value on the return is that the warm water will back up the return, and thus cause the house to be a little warmer than it would were they empty, lip to the time of starting, which is probably Dec. 1st, this house ought to be kept as cool as it possibly can, to enable the vines to get all the rest possible. Do all ])runing immediately after all the leaves are down. Christmas Melons Plants sown September 1st will now be in flower. No difficulty should be experienced in setting them. Keep the house a little drier around the noon time and fer- tilize all female flowers as they open. It is folly to wait for two or three flowers to open at one time during the winter months. Give the plants all the air possible which will help to strengthen them. Good robust plants soon after setting are those which produce the best fruits. Two fruits to a plant will make a crop from now on until early spring. When these have been set and are seen to be swelling the remaining flowers can be re- moved and every encouragement given to the fruit. A light top drssing will be beneficial, but do not add ;■ quantity of soil at this season of the year as the smaller quantity will dry out quicker. Close down early enough to give the plants a good sweating and keep a night tem- perature of 70 to 75 degrees. Guard against red spider, by syringing briskly in favorable weather and fumigate [leriodically to keep down green fl}^ etc. Tomatoes Tomatoes having the flrst two trusses of fruit set will take a little feed but do not over do it if the plants are in good shape. A little and often will be found to answer best. Instances have been known where very strong plants have failed to set a crop ; probably other conditions have not been quite right and the strongest plants failed. On close examination this shyness to set, in extra strong growths or plants, seems to be more than theory. Keep a buoyant atmosphere through the house at all times, having it dijer about noon than at other times, when the plants should have a shake to distribute the pollen. The quantity of moisture to keep in a tomato house is a question sometimes debated. As houses vary so much no specific times for damping can be laid down. Be governed by wjiat the atmosphere smells like on entering a hoiise; avoid both extremes and take care to have all dry before night. Tomatoes are queer things to tie and in no matter what position they are growing they must be brought to the stakes, etc., gradu- ally. Always leave plenty of room in the tie as the stems will swell considerably. Water the plants thor- oughly whenever they are dry. Take particular care of any corners or parts of the benches which may be near the mains and dry out oftener than the other parts of the bench. October 26, 1912 II 0 R T I C TT L T U R E :,r,i ROSE GROWING UNDER GLASS CONDUCTED BT C^C/c!^J^yi^<^^^^-<^ Questions by our renders In line with any of the topics presented on this page will be oorrtlally received and promptly answered by Mr. Ruzlcka. Such communications should Invariably be addressed to the office of HORTICULTURE. Houses at Night Do not be too selfish with heat, but give your roses all tlie heat that they require. Houses should never be closed down tight — not until the real cold weather comes. Of course old houses with loose glass will not need it so badly, but new ones that are fairly tight will want at least a crack of air. This is especially true of Beauties and one of the greatest preventives of spot. Of course we would never recommend air on a windy or stormy night; that would be folly. On still, clear nights, however, things are different. Temperature at Night This must be regulated as carefully as the temperature for the day. If houses run up too high because of neglect or sudden change of weather outside, proceed as in the daytime, i. e., bring the houses down to the normal temperature gradually. This with us varies according to variety of roses, stages of growth, etc., from 58 to 62 degrees F. Most of our Beauty houses are still kept up to 64 degrees and will be while the days are real warm, as we find Beauties do not like too great a difference be- tween the two temperatures. Do not under any circum- stances add more air to bring houses down. This would change the air current in the house so much that mildew would surely follow, unless, of course, your plants are perfectly hardy and not a bit soft. At the best we would recommend bringing the temperature down very gradu- ally for reasons stated. Coal Gas in Houses Be careful, if your smoke stack is not very high, about opening ventihitors near it as coal gas is a very bail thing to get into the greenhouse, and will do consider- able damage before you know it, and it will be too late to remedy this tlien, as the jilants will be minus consider- able foliage, or if the gases are not strong enough to kill foliage the plants will no doubt look sickly and ailing without any apparent reason. The only care is to build your smokestack higher and grow the plants out of their check. High vs. Low Smokestacks There is no doubt considerable argument at times con- cerning smokestacks, many claiming that a high stack gives too much draught, thus taking all the heat from the boiler. Of those who are of this opinion we have a question to ask. What are dampers on a boiler for? We find with extra good draught we can get a good fire "in no time." After the fire comes up good we close damper almost tight, leaving it open only enough to carry smoke and gas away. Thus all heat is retained in the boiler and nearly all absorbed by steam or water in the boiler. With low stack? and poor draught it takes two or three hours for a fire to "come up" and by that time it is pretty well burned out and has to be disturbed again ; thus the flue is open almost continually and a large amount of heat is wasted, to say nothing of time required to tend boilers connected to a stack of this kind. Give us the 65 to 100-foot stack every time. Lightning Rods Xever for one moment forget the danger of your chim- ney lieing shattered by a thunderbolt. We know of sev- eral instances where tliis would have happened had it not been for properly placed liglitning rods. One case seems to come to us more than any other. This was on a large carnation range out in Long Island. The chimney in this instance had just been completed in the evening and it was summer, of course. Mo lightning rod was put lliat day and what a sight early next morning ! A heavy florm raged during the night and next day a week's hard hil)or lay all in a heap with the new potting shed all crushed in. The bricks even went through tlie potting shed floor and come near putting the boiler out of com- mission. The grower then said he was very thankful that it had happened at night for had it happened in the daytime several lives may have lieen lost, as the men would have been laying floor and doing other work in the shed. Since then the word is "protect your chim- ney and be safe." You will note that some of the larg- est and most progressive chimney constructing companies include a lightning arresting apparatus- as part of the specifications, and will not guarantee their chimneys without it and surely they know what they are about. Next week's notes will be on the following; Liquid Manure :\nd Mulching; Green Fly: Use of Cyanide; Disbudiling. Dendrobium Schutzei At a recent meeting of the Eoyal Horticultural So- ciety, a surprise awaited orchidists, in the shape of a magnificent new Philippine Island dendrobe, — Den- drobium Schiitzei, introduced by Sander & Sons, which received at the hands of the orchid committee the highest distinction, viz., a unanimous first-class certificate. This grand novelty belongs to the same section as the handsome D. Sanderaj, the flowers resembling somewhat this new introduction. The flowers also bear much re- semblance to the magnificent Bomean D. formosissimum. It was discovered in the interior of Luzon, by Mr. Schiitze, and is a most striking acquisition to the large and showy dendrobes. It has a strong constitution, and flowers freely, as indicated by the numerous flower seats on the apices of the pseudo-bulbs. The latter are from 9 to 12 inches higli, and carry several large, pure white flowers, with a small emerald-green disc on the upper part of the lip, which has a ray of the same color, and a few dark spots at the base. The lance-shaped sepals are keeled ; the petals broad and openly displayed ; the label- lum is broad and conspicuously effective. The culture of this new introduction will in all prob- ability be much the same as for D. Sanders, D. Dearei, and others of the heat-loving section. Plenty of heat and moisture when growing, and a decided air}' rest to mature and ripen the pseudo-bulbs. Pure, open os- niunda fibre is the best material to pot in, using no moss whatever. A thorough drainage is thereby secured so necessary in the successful culture of dendrobes. 568 H 0 R T I C U L T U E E October 26, 1912 HORTICULTURE, VOL. XWI OCTOBER 26, 1912 NO. 17 PUBLISUED WKEKLT BY HOR.TICULTUR.E PUBLISHING CO. 11 Hamilton Place. Boston, Mass. I Telephsne, Oxford tti. WM. J. STEWART, Editor and Maiwcor. SUBSCRIPTION PRICE One Tear, Id advaoce, $1.00; To Foreign CoontrlM, Vt.OO; To Canada, $I.M. ADVERTISING BATES rer loch, 30 Inche* to page f l.M l>UcoDnt§ on Contracts for consecntlve insertions, as follows: One month (4 times), 6 per cent.; tlire« months (13 times), 10 per cent.; six months (26 times), 20 per cent.; one rear (52 times), 90 per cent. Page and half page space, special rates on appUeatlan. ■ntered as second-clasa matter December 8, 1901, at tbe Post Ufflcc at Boston, Mass., under tbe Act of Congreii of Marcb 3, 1S79. CONTENTS Page COVER ILLUSTRATION— Dendrobium Schiizel. NOTES ON CULTURE OF FLORISTS' STOCK— Acacias — Begonias — Cannas — Care of Summer Flow- ering Cattleyas — Peonies for Forcing — Wallflowers — John J. M. Farrell 565 FRUIT AND VEGETABLES UNDER GLASS— Late Vineries — Strawberries — Early Vinery — Christmas Melons — Tomatoes — Georpe H. Penson 566 ROSE GROWING UNDER GLASS— Houses at Night- Temperature at Night — Coal Gas in Houses — High vs. Low Smol^estacks — Lightning Rods — Arthur C. Ruzicka 567 THE EXHIBITIONS: The St. Paul Flower Show — Portraits 570 National Chrysanthemum Society — C. Harman Payne 571 Coming Exhibitions 572 NATIONAL FLOWER SHOW 572 SEED TRADE — The Aster Seed Cio^— Schuyler Arnold — Notes 574 OBITUARY— William A. Yelland— James C. Murray- George J. Edwards — H. M. Wilson 574 OF INTEREST TO RETAIL FLORISTS: Steamer Departures — New Flower Stores 576 Flowers by Telegraph 577 Two Notable Memorial Designs, Illustrations — Flow- ers for Hallowe'en 578 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES: The Northern Indiana Florists' Association — Notes. 579 DURING RECESS: National Association of Gardeners — Bowling 579 FLOWER MARKET REPORTS: Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Cincinnati, Detroit 581 New York. Philadelphia, Washington, St. Louis 583 MISCELLANEOUS: Farmers' National Congress 569 Root Crops in Great Britain 569 Two Valuable Trophies— Illustrated 569 Seeding Flower Gardens to Rye — Arthur C. Ruzicka. 569 St. Louis Notes — Philadelphia Notes 569 A Big Chrysanthemum — C. Harman Payne 572 Plant Quarantine Rules 572 News Notes 572 Catalogues Received 574 A Valuable French Publication 574 Must Inspect Free Plants 574 Personal ' 577 Chicago Notes — Washington Notes — New York Notes 578 Incorporated 583 Publications Received 588 Greenhouses Building or Contemplated 590 Tlie foreign horticultural journals, like Reporting o^iT own, are overcrowded at this season the show of the year with accounts of exhibitions, lists of prize awards, etc., a considerable portion of which is of little or no interest except to the persons whose names are mentioned as prize winners and a few of their associates. Our club and society secre- taries, in reporting shows might make their accounts more interesting and much more instructive by giving special attention to the more notable exhibits, novelties, (Mc, and less space to dry lists of first, second and third winners. To learn that A, B or C won in a certain class matters much less to the general reader than to know what he won it with; also, if a novelty, what its characteristics are, and, if an arrangement, what its ix)ints of superiority were. Education being the pri- mary object of an exhibition why should it not also figure as a factor in the record of the exhibition ? Keep this in mind, Mr. Secretary, when you prepare your accounts for tJic papers. The hearing before the Federal Horticul- The moth tural Board at Washington regarding the • problem gypsy and brown-tail moth pests takes place next Wednesday, October 30. Of course it is very desirable to have a hearing. Vigorous demands and equally vigorous protests will no doubt be made by the various interests afEected and the Board will gather in some valuable information. But, as pointed out in our issue of last week, if the "hearing" is merely a preliminary to a quarantine on the products of the infested sections of New England then as far as this applies to the nursery industry it will accomplish noth- ing of practical value. Its only effect will be to make jobs for an army of clerks, paralyze the nursery trade of six states and beget a sense of false security elsewhere. WHiat is needed is that the federal government should take a more comprehensive grasp of the whole subject and get to work to help crush out the pests. The prob- lem is conceded to be beyond the ability of the local people to handle alone. So long as brown-tail moths are permitted to breed, an impenetrable wall as high as the Washington monument will not prevent their spread, and the sooner the people learn this and the authorities acknowledge it tlie better. The old fuss over the prohibition The use of flowers oF flowers at funerals in certain at funerals clutrches has come to the surface again, newspapers in all sections of tlie ODUiitvy devoting considerable space to the views, pro and con, of clergymen and others on this much-agi- tated question. It looks quite as though some of these reverend critics were actuated by a sentiment akin to self-interest' in their hue-and-cry against the spending of money for funeral flowers which is "oftentimes needed for the necessaries of life" for we have yet to hear any such argument against what goes into the contribution box, however destitute the giver or his family may hap- pen to be I Naturally, the florist resents these attacks upon a custom which always has been so important a factor in the business to which he looks for support. It may be true, as one clergyman contends, that "the flower custom is but a relic of the pagan age," and also, as some assert, that many more flowers would be sold and used today could they only be disassociated from funeral af- fairs, but back of the custom is a tender sentiment which in time of affliction transcends all precepts and all pliil- osophy and so long as human nature is what it is, the calls upon the florist for flowers as tributes of sympathy and condolence in bereavement will undoubtedly con- tinue. October :i6, 1912 H () R T 1 C V L T U R E 569 SHOULD THE FARMERS' NATION- AL CONGRESS BE CHANGED INTO A COUNTRY LIFE FEDERATION? At its meeting at New Orleans, La., November 7, 1912, the Farmers Nat- ional Congress will vote to change its constitution. The new constitution proposes a country lite federation of all associations, institutions and other general organizations primarily inter- ested in country life. This federation, if formed, will include State and Nat- ional Departments of Agriculture, and Agricultural colleges and experiment stations, as well as associations of ag- riculture, horticulture, live stock, etc. Each organization with less than four thousand members will be entitled to one delegate, with a fee of $10. Larger oreanizations will be entitled to addi- tional delegates, with an additional fee of $5 per delegate. The primary purpose is to form a great national country life or agricultural society in which all existing country life organ- izations have a part. The membership will be in the form of delegates repre- senting the respective societies, asso- ciations and institutions. This coun- try life federation would be on a par with the American Federation of La- bor, the American Federation of Women's Clubs, the American Manu- facturers' Association, the National Education Association, and other like great national bodies. Such a general organization would have a large work to do and would carry great weight in national agricul- tural matters, both in Congress and out. It is modeled on the plan of the federation of states in the National Government, hence would not affect the autonomy of its constituent asso- ciations and organizations, which would be left free to perform their sev- aral functions. Such a great national agricultural society would be a strong factor in building up farm families in improving rural conditions throughout and also in increasing the production of farm produce for the cities. Invitations have been sent to all organizations whose primary interest is agriculture and country life. Those not having received an invitation to send delegates to the New Orleans meeting, should send the address of their presidents and secretaries, also a copy of their constitutions to the Secretary of the Farmers' National Congress, J. H. Kimble, Port Deposit, Maryland. TWO VALUABLE TROPHIES. ROOT CROPS IN GREAT BRITAIN. One of our English correspondents writes as follows: "Statements have appeared in the American Press inferring a failure of the root-crops. Happily this is not the case for not only are roots, such as swedes, wurzel and beet of the highest quality, but the crop is abun- dant; indeed farmers are more than satisfied, especially as the demand during the coming winter will be great owing to the shortage of hay and corn for the cattle. In the North, Midlands and in East Anglia the potato crop has suffered immensely from disease greatly accentuated by the wet, but in other parts a good return is ex- pected. The accompanying illustration shows two sterling silver cups offered by the Yonkers (N. Y.) Horticultural Society for competition at their Chrysanthe- mum Show, Oct. 30, 31 and Nov. 1. The larger cup is offered for best 24 specimen chrysanthemum blooms, and its value is $125. The other is offered for best bush plant and is valued at $75. SEEDING FLOWER GARDENS TO RYE. Did you ever stop to think bow much fertility your soil loses by be- ing left e.xposed, unprotected all win- ter? Just notice the snow around your garden fence, if your garden is left this way and see how much fine soil the wind blows out of the garden. No wonder the weeds thrive there so! Heavy rains will also soak and wash out the different chemicals that go to make a soil fertile, and then it is no wonder that such large amounts of fer- tilizer have to be applied to garden soils. We always try to seed all garden ground — even flower beds that are not planted with bulbs— to rye. after the frost has destroyed the tender bed- ding plants. Then about the last of February or March while the ground is still frozen we like to apply a good dressing of manure. The rye will ab- sorb any liquids that may soak out and when spaded and plowed under in the spring will be a great benefit to the soil. Of course, a little lime must after be applied. This system works very good if done right as it improves the looks of the places much by leaving the garden green in winter instead of the bare, unsightly earth. ARTHUR C. RUZICKA. ST. LOUIS NOTES. President Weber of the Florist Club has appointed a publicity committee consisting of R. J. Windier, chairman; Car! Beyer, and C. Bergsterman, wto will report at the next meeting of the club. Herman Niehous, one of the workers at Berning's wholesale house, was married on Saturday. Oct. 19, to Miss Cora Reed. Herman will defer h's honeymoon trip until later. He re- ceived congratulations from the trade early Monday morning. .T. J. Beneke, secretary of the Florist Club, informs us that President R. 'Vin- cent, Jr., of the S. A. F., will lecture before the club at its December meet- ing on the International Show, held in London Ic'st May, and other European shows. Arrangements will be made at the next meeting for entertaining tie president on that day. Visitors: Tim. Waters, of Poehl- man's, Chicago; Julius Dillhof, of Schloss Bros., New York, and Jam's Morton. Chicago. Indianapolis, Ind. — The greenhouse property of F. Sidney Smith, Thirty- eighth street and Senate avenue, has been sold for building purposes. SOME NEW CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Awards have lately been made by the National Chrysanthemum Society (England) to the following new varie- ties: Crimson Polly, a crimson sport from Polly; Bronze Perle, a bright bronze sport from the border variety. Pink Perle; Mrs. J. Fielding, a sport from Goacher's Crimson; Framfield Early White, pearly white; Joan Car- ter, early-flowering border single, of bright rich yellow; Alcalde, an early flowering variety, of a brilliant chest- nut crimson — a sport from Almirante. PHILADELPHIA NOTES. Max Villar has resigned his position with Johnston Brothers. F. B. Pierce has opened a new flower stoi-e at 115 Elmwood avenue. Louis J. Renter of Westerly is spend- ing a three weeks' hunting trip n Maine. George Johnson of the Elmwood Nurseries has received judgment against Edward Healey in the Sixth District Court for $336.33. Morris Miller, formerly in business on upper Westminster street, but who recently gave up his place of business, is now employed by F. Hoffman of Pawtucket. Louie D. Pierce of Norwood, a for- mer florist in that town, is a candi- date for president of the Warwick Town Council on the Democratic Divi- sion-Bull Moose-Fusion ticket. S. A. G. 570 HORTICULTURE October 26, 1912 THE EXHIBITIONS THE ST. PAUL FLOWER SHOW. The Minnesota State Florists' Asso- ciation iias arranged for its second fall stiow to be held in the St. Paul Auditorium, November 8 to 12. The newly elected officers of the State As- sociation are Hugh Will of Minneapo- lis, president; O. J. Olson of St. Paul, vice-president: E. P. Holm of St. Paul, treasurer; S. D. Dysinger of St. Paul, secretary. Theo. Wirth and C. N. L. L. M.\Y, President St. Paul Flower Show Associa- tion. Ruedlinger of Minneapolis, L. R. Cady and L. L. May of St. Paul, executive committee The show is to be held under the auspices of the State Association but Is financed and managed by the St. Paul florists, under the following oiganiza- tJon: L. L. May, president; O. .1. Ol- son, vice-president; C. F. Vogt, treas- urer; S. D. Dysinger, secretary; with a full complement of committees includ- ing all the prominent members of the trade In Minneapolis. 0. R. Eckhardt is chairman of the finance committee. Max Kaiser of the show committee, O. J. Olson of the publicity committee, and E. W. Reid of the decorative com- mittee. An ample guarantee fund, pledged by the St. Paul florists, has been sub- scribed and a large portion of it already paid In with the understanding that all premiums awarded to outside ex- hibitors shall be paid first. The show committee has enlisted the services of society ladies of both St. Paul and Minneapolis who will act as patron- esses of the show and will attend the opening evening in colonial costume. The debutantes of the season will sell flowers at a finely decorated booth in the center of the hall. The Guild of Catholic women — an organization with 1,200 members^will serve light re- freshments in another well arrargeil commodious booth. •On the second day the schoal chil- dren will be admitted during certain hours at a reduced rate. In this con- nection Prof. Finney, superintenden of the city's school gardens, will ex- hibit model gardens in the hall anl will distribute prizes awarded the past season for the best kept gardens ,o the winners, who will be the guests o' the show for the occasion. On Sun:"a ■ the Symphony Orchestra will give a popular concert in the hall — which has a seating capacity of about 10,000. It is expected that this will prove a very profitable drawing card. On Monday and Tuesday evenings Mr. J. K. M. L. Farquhar of Boston, president-elect of the Society of American Florists, will give lectures in the hall illustrated with lantern slides of views taken on his world-wide trips in Europe, Japan and many other countries of the globe. On other evenings the Scandinavian and German Singing Societies with choruses of several hundred voices will entertain the crowds. An orches- tra of twenty pieces will discourse mu- sic every afternoon and evening and prominent vocal soloists will also lend their assistance. The show has been strongly en- dorsed by the Association of Com- merce in a letter mailed to each of its 1,200 members, and a delegation of its members will solicit the sale of sea- ^^F > E \ - \ W .. 1 Hugh Will, President Minnesota State Florists' Association. son tickets among the merchants of the city. The local newspapers have had a daily news item regarding the show for several weeks past. Othe:' and various forms of publicity have been or will be announced — posters in store windows, street car signs, news- paper advs., etc. O. J. Olson, Vice-President Minnesota State Florists' Association. S. D. Dysinger, Secretary Minnesota .State Florists' Asso- ciation. E. P. Holm. Treasurer Minnesota State Florists' Association. October 26, 1912 HOETICULTURE 571 Pyramidal j> ■ Bay * JBBStL Siandard Bay ^^ DREER'S New Importation of BAY TREES Our importation of twelve car-loads of Standard and Pyramid Bay Trees has just arrived. Splendid stock, clean, thrifty, and of rich green color and the best values we have ever offered in the fall of the year. If you are interested write us for special offer of same. HENRY A. DREER, Inc. 714 Chesti\m Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. A large and attractive premium list has been arranged with prizes aggre- gating $6,000 or more in value. A class for amateurs has been provided tor as well as a special class for pho- tographs of lawns and gardens. A large number of cash prizes and trophies are offered by mem- bers of the trade and its allied in- dustries throughout the country. The St. Paul Dispatch-Pioneer Press and the St. Paul Daily News both offer valuable silver cups, while a number of cups and other trophies will be of- fered by the St. Paul merchants. The Chrysanthemum Society of America offers an affiliation cup. The Minne- sota Rose Society has sent out a letter to all its members urging attendance at the show and competition in the photographic contest. It is expected there will be keen competition in all classes and with weather as favorable as other conditions this show should be a record-breaker. The following gentlemen will serve as judges: W. N. Rudd, Morgan Park, 111.; J. S. Wilson, Des Moines. la.; W. L. Rock, Kansas City, Mo., and J. J Hess, Omaha, Neb. S. D. DYSINGER, Sec. bronzy, subdued tones of which shong out in delicate contrast with the bril- liant tones of the flowers. We must, however, pass over the.=e purely competitive classes, meritorious as they were, and devote a few lines to a superficial review of the most inter- esting features of the miscellaneous trade displays which were the most at- NATIONAL CHRYSANTHEMUM SO- CIETY, LONDON. On the second and third of October the above society held its first show of the season at the Crystal Palace, Sydenham. The usual competitive classes were well filled with blooms of excellent quality. In the classes for six and for twelve cut blooms of Jap- anese varieties there were some re- markably fine exhibition flowe:s. Table decorations were niimeiO'L's, baskets, vases and epergnes in the decorative section were nicel> and ar- tistically set up in most cases; choice effects being often obtained by the ju- dicious use of autumn foliage, the TiitoUOKh. WlRIH, Superintendent of Minneapolis Park System. tractive part of the show in the eyes of the ordinary visitor. First and foremost comes Norman Davis' beautiful g»ld medal group ar- ranged on the ground level. A long, ir- regular oval edged with a layer of fern fronds enclose a choice selection of fine cut blooms of chrysanthemums and Michaelmas daisies, right in the mid- dle a huge sheaf of solidago. At inter- vals round the group were tall vases containing huge show blooms, one variety in a vase. William Wells & Son also received a gold medal. If variety is charming then Wells' lot is entitled to be so de- scribed. There were all types, the whole brightened up by the addition of delphinium, Michaelmas daisies, autumn foliage, etc. H. J. Jones set up a run of about 50 feet of excellent stuff the whole en- closed in a winding border of adian- tum. A gold medal was awarded to him also. Here again the judicious em- ployment of Michaelmas daisies did much to improve the tout ensemble of the group. A silver gilt medal was awarded to P. S. Ware & Son. They showed dahlias in infinite variety with heleni- ums, pyrethrums, rudbeckia, tritoma, etc. J. B. Riding is a dahlia specialist who is rapidly making headway with the new Collerette section. He had an enormous run of beautifully grown and nicely shown flowers of this type, and the silver gilt medal he received is well deserved. James Carter & Son received the same award. Their group was sui-- mounted by a kind of floral canopy. Pteris ferns were used as an edging, then a row of asters. At the corners Michaelmas daisies, the filling in be- ing done with cactus dahlias and more greenery. The arms or supports of the canopy were decorated with glass bowls of asters. F. Brazier got a small silver gilt medal for a composite lot of early chrysanthemums and Michaelmas daisies and autumn foliage. A. H. Coll contributed floral designs (small gold medal), Cragg, Harrison & Cragg, market chrysanthemums (silver medal), and H. B. May an excellent collection of ferns and begonias. 572 HORTICULTURE October 26, 1912 The floral committee awarded two first class certificates, viz.: to H. J. Jones for Bob Pulling, and W. Wells & Son for Mrs. G. Lloyd Wigg, both new Japs. At the judges' luncheon Mr. Tho?. Bevan presided over a comfortable little party who were in the best of spirits. Toasts were drunk in honor of the King, the .iudges, the exhibitors, the visitors. Responses were made by W. Wells, Sr., who said it was the finest early show he had seen, by J. N. Moorman who complimented the ex- hibitors on the work they had given the Judges to do, and by the writer on behalf of the visitors. Among those present were Ga-ston Clement, presi- dent of the Paris Chrysanthemum Committee; Henri Nonin, son of the well-known raiser, and E. Delanoue of Paris. After a little turn at yarn spin- ning the party broke up well pleased with the day's proceedings. C. HARMAN PAYNE, chairman of the decorating committee. As before, the show will be arranged for comprehensive artistic effect and Wm. Pitkin, Jr., and F. L. Trautmann have prepared the plans. John Dun- bar is president of the Association, and is well supported by the entire florist and nursery trade in making this a record exhibition. COMING EXHIBITIONS. October 29-.10, 1912. Olen Cove, L. I., N. Y — Chrysantbemum exhibition. Nassau County Horticultural Society. James Mc- DonalS. corresponding secretary. October 29-31, 1912, Asbury Park. N. J.— Chrvsantbemum show, Elberon Horticul- tural Society. D. S. Miller, secretary of the exhibition, ^, ^ October 29-?.l, 1912. Yonkers, N. Y.— An- nua! cbrvsanthemum exhibition. Yonkers Horticultural Society, Yonkers Armory. Wni, Mills, secretary. October .31-NoTemiier 1, 1912, Madison, N. J.— Seventeenth annual flower show, Morris County Cardpners' and Florists' Society, Assembly Hall, Edward Heagan. secretary. Morristown, N. .T, October Rl-November 2, 1912. Mt, Kisco, N. Y,— Annual exhibition of Northern West- chester County Horticultural and Agricul- tural Society, St. Francis Hall, Thos. Ban- ger, chairman exhibition committee. Mt, Kisco. ^, ,„ November 6-8, 1912, Tarrytown. N. Y.— Fourteenth annual exhibition. Tarrytown Horticultural Society, Mnsb- Hall. B. W. Neubrand, secretary, Tarrytown. November 6-8. 1912, New York.— Chrys- anthemum show. Chrysanthemum Society of America, Berkeley Lyceum building, 19-21 West Fortv-fourtb street. W. A, Easleson. secretary, 19 West Forty-fourth street. New York. „ , „ November 6-10, BiitTalo, N, Y,— Pall flower show. Bnfl'alo Florists' Club. Convention hall, William F, Kastlng, chairman of show committee, 383 Ellicott Street. Buffalo, N. Y. November 7. 1912, Worcester. Mass.— Chrysanthemum exhibition. Worcester County Horticultural Society. Horticultur- al Hail. L. C. Midgley, secretary, 18 Front street. Worcester. November 7-9. 1912, New Rochelle. N. Y.— Second annual exhibition, Westchester and Fairfield Horticultural Society. Germnnia Hall, Anthon S, Petersen, manager. New Rochelle, N. Y. November 7-10, 1912. Boston, Mass.- Chrysanthemum show. Massachusetts Hor- ticultural Society. Horticultural Hall. Wm. P, Rich, secretary, 300 Massachusetts ave- nue. Boston. November 8-12, 1912, St, Paul, Minn,— Flower show. Minnesota State Florists' As- sociation. Auditorium, S, D. Dysinaer, sec- retary 20 West Fifth street. St. Paul. November 14-16. 1912, Cleveland. O.-^ First exhibition. Ohio Horticultural Soci- ety, Gray's Armory. John N. Stockwell. secretary. 218 City Hall. Cleveland. November 18-2,3, 1912, Baltimore, Md — Annual exhibition, Maryland State Horti- cultural Society, Fifth Resriment Armory. T B Symons, secretary. Cnlleffe Park Md. neceniber 11-13, 1912. Rochester. N. _Y.— Fiftv-eifrhth annual meetins and exhibition of the Western New York Horticultural Society in Convention Hall. November 6-7, New London, Conn.— Chrysanthemum and fruit show. New Lon- don Horticultural Society, Y. M. C. A. gymnasium. Active preparations are in progress for the third annual flower show of the Rochester Florists' Association. Chas. H. Vick is again chairman of the general committee, F. .T. Keller, NATIONAL FLOWER SHOW, 1913. 'C. H. Totty. chairman of the Nation- al Flower Show Committee, announces the following special premiums in ad- dition to those already announced: The Nassau County (N. Y.) Horti- cultural Society will donate a silver cup, value $50, to be used as the com- mittee thinks best, but for competition by private gardeners only. "The Westchester (N. Y.) and Fair- field (Conn.) Horticultural Society will donate a silver cup value $50, and will leave the disposition of same to the committee. The Morris County (N. J.) Garden- ers' and Florists' Society offers a prize of $50 in cash, to be offered as the committee sees fit. Henshaw & Fenrich offer a silver cup, value $25, class to be announced by the committee. John Waterer & Sons, of Bagshot, England, offer $100 for a group of rho- dodendrons covering 100 ft. For full information, schedules, space for trade exhibits, etc, write to: John Young, Secretary and Manager for Trade Exhibi- tion, 54 "W. 28th St., New York City. The American Institute of the City of New York offers the following med- als of the Institute for award as the committee sees fit: The special medal of silver; the bronze medal of superi- ority; the bronze medal of excellence; the bronze medal of merit. The Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co. of- fers a $25 silver cup, to be awarded for twenty-five blooms of the best pink forcing rose not yet disseminated, either of domestic or foreign origin. The Yokohama Nursery Co., New York, offers a prize of $20 to be used in the discretion of the committee. John I. Pratt offers a prize of $25 in the class for gardenias. The Massachusetts Horticultural So- ciety offers one gold medal and three silver medals for award in classes to be announced later. The New Jersey Floricultural Soci- ety offers a silver cup. value $25, for competition in any class the commit- tee desires. The Lenox (Mass.) Horticultural So- ciety offers a silver cup, value $25, tor a vase of twenty-five roses, any one variety except American Beauty, the competition to be open to private gar- deners only. J. H. PEPPER, Chairman Publicity Committee. PLANT QUARANTINE RULES. Circular of Information to Importers of Nursery Stock. Under the plant quarantine act, ap- proved August 20, 1912, the impoiter of nursery stock must attend to the fol- lowing conditions of entry: (1) He must take out a permit there- for in advance. This permit should preferably be taken out by the person who is to receive the goods at final destination. A broker or commission merchant may take out a permit in his own name, if he imports for his own account, or he can act as agent for ar.d take out the permit in the name of the actual purchaser. (2) He must see that each package on arrival bears the proper certificate of foreign inspection. (See Regulation 6.) (3) He must see that each package is marked in accordance with Section 3 of the act. As a matter of conven- ience, this marking should also con- tain the additional information called for in Section 4, to avoid the trouble of remarking before the goods can be delivered for interstate shipment. The certificate and marking should prefer- ably be on the goods before they leave the foreign port. (4) After December 1, 1912, each shipment must be accompanied wi h the consular declaration called for in Regulation 9. This declaration must accompany the consular invoice and Is not to be attached to the individi al container. What the importer or broker must do before the goods can be shipped or removed from a port of entry: (1) He must immediately (befors shipping or removal) advise the Sec- retary of Agriculture and State Inspec- tors in accordance with Section 2 and Regulation 8. (2) He must see that each container is marked in accordance with Section 4; that is in addition to the informa- tion in the label of entry, each con- tainer must bear the name and address of the consignee at destination, wher« the stock is to be inspected by the State, territorial or district ofllcial. (See Section 2 and Regulation S.) Importers are warned that failure to meet the requirements of the law as outlined above subjects them to th» penalties fixed in Section 10 of the act. Federal Horticultural Board. Approved: James Wilson, Secretaiy of Agriculture. Terra Bella, Cal.— The Tokio Nur- sery has been purchased by George A. H. Farmer, of Portersville. A BIG CHRYSANTHEMUM. I think the biggest bloom of a chrys- anthemum I ever saw was a F. S. Val- lis, shown a few years ago at the Paris show by Dubuisson-Foubert. It meas- ured from tip to tip 46 centimetres. This now amiears to have been beaten by a Miss Dorothy Goldsmith, recent- ly grown bv a French amateur. Albert Cuisin. At a meeting of the French Association of Amateurs the bloom was examined and measured by the committee who certify to its being 52 centimetres in diameter— that is about 211/, inches across, the petals, of course, laid out flat. Albert Cuisin therefore holds the record and the prize of 100 francs, or $20 in American money C. HARMAN PAYNE, October 26, 1912 HORTICULTUEE 573 ;. & A. s I Our World's Choicest Nursery and Greenhouse Products for Florists r^ Htb PALMS. BAY TREES, BOXWOOD AND HARDY HERBACEOUS PLANTS, EVERGREENS, ROSES, RHODODENDRONS, VINES AND CLIMBERS, AUTUMN BULBS AND ROOTS, CONIFERS, PINES Florists are always welcome visitors to our Nurseries. We are only a few minutes from New York City ; Carlton Hill Station is the second stop on Main Line of Erie Railroad. BOBBIIMK & Nurserymen and Florists KIIMS Rutherford, N. J. OYOL.AIVIEIM 1-A.IM 10,000 C.vclamen in 3-in. pots, Low's Salmon, true, $8.00 per 100. 500 Cyclamen, Low's Mrs. Buckston, newest novelty for show purposes, 2i/2-in. pots @ 20c. each. These are plants all raised from seeds imported direct from Europe BERCENFIELD NURSERIES, Bersenfleld, N. J. HARDY RHODODENDRONS XX,^F»l_'V TO JOHN WATERER (Q. SONS. Ltd. A.inerican Nurseries, - Bag'sKot, Surrey, Cngland For lists of best kinds, and also for other ornamental shrubs NGHAM RSERIES SOffr//fJl/lMMS//m,AMSS. — ^£Jt£LAt^ — W. B. WHITTIER & CO., SOUTH FRAMINGHAM . . MASS. GROWERS OF HIGH GRADE NURSERY STOCK LARGE ASSORTMENT WRITE FDR PRICES lEFIRE ORDERING ELSEWHERE GOODSELL'S GRASSES SELL GOOD Bulbs for Forcing BEDDING AND NATCBAl,IZINO. W« bare made arraDKements wltb the Iwdlng growers to have oar bnlbs spaclallr le- lected. For autumn towing and exceptional re- sults few equal. Quality and prices be- yond comparison. Get down to the tart Write for List and Reserve Your Order P. H. GOODSELL w. E. maynard 2flB Bfoaitway, NEW YORK CITY i5n59j^^'«r^n^5K^ HARDY NORTHERN GROWN NURSERY STOCK WE GROW EVERYTHING FOR PLANTING THE HOME GROUNDS A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF Trees, Shrubs, Vines, Roses and Herbaceous Perennials, Etc., Etc. Our Hlustrated and Descriptive Catalogue for the asking THE BAY STATE NURSERIES. North Abington, Mass. Nursery Stock Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, Small Fruits. Clemaf is. Evergreens and Roses. Write for Trade List. W. & T. SMITH COMPANY, Geneva, N. Y. HOLLAND NURSERIES Best Hardy Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Conifers, Clematis, H. P. Roses, Shrubs, and Her- baceous Plants. P. OUWERKERK, 2IE lane SI. 'iVechawhen H'.IbMs P. 0. No. 1. HoMen. N. J. In Writing to Advertisers Kindly Mention "HORTICULTURE" ROSES From 3-lDch pots — strong, own root. Ladv HilUnEdon, fine gtock, Grafted, $25.00 per 100; Own Root, $16.00 per 100. Double Pink Klllarney, Radiance, Mrs. Taft, Mrs. Wardell, My Maryland, Harry Kirk, $10.00 per 100. Pink Klllarney, White Klllarney, Kalserln AugnBta Victoria, Blchmoad, Perle, Sunrise, Sunset, American Beauty, $8.00 per 100. Bride, Bridesmaid, Bon Sllene, Lia France, Onus an Teplltz, Clothllde Soopert, Soavenir de Wootton, $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. Grafted, S-lnch pots. Mrs. Taft, Fink Klllarney, Maryland, Mrs. Warden, Kalserin, Bride, Brides- maid, $15.00 per 100. Wood Brothers FISHKILL, N. Y. PLANTERS AMATEURS NURSERYMEN APPLY FOB THE GENXBAI. II.I.CSTRATED CATALOOTTE OF Fursfs Nurseries Jetfe-Brussels, Belgium Code A. B. C, 6th Edition. BALTIMORE NURSERIES California Privet Any quantity, size and age. No better grown. Shade and orna- mental Trees, Shrubs and Vines. Full line of Fruit Trees and Plants. Get our prices and catalog "ranklin Davis Nursery Co. BALTIMORE, MD. MAfMAMMMIWIAMMIAMWimiMAMAA A.N.PiersonJnc, CROMWELL, CONN. Bedding Plants and Roses PALMS, FERNS AND DECORATIVE PLANTS JOHN SCOTT Rutland Road and E. 45th St. i Tel. 28,0 Bedford BROOKLYN , N . Y.||f 574 nOETICULTUEE October 26, 1912 Seed Trade sociated with him L. Malone, William Horlacher and R. A. Gettelman. The Astor Seed Crop. Aster seed is now being harvested on the Rochester farms of James Viek's Sons, and present indications point to a satisfactory crop. The ntty acres on the two farms are an important factor in the aster situation in the United States, and the writer was pleased to be able to make a thorough inspection of the fields. The season has been backward. Two months of showery weather, while promoting a good growth of Late Branching varieties, has retarded the ripening of mid-season asters. A full yield of Queen of the Market varieties seemed assured. The stock has been cured and is nearly ready for delivery and it is now awaiting only the com- pletion of new threshing and cleaning machinery. The harvesting of varieties like Day- break and Purity did not begin unt 1 after October 15th. The rows of late varieties are well filled with plants and an examination of the heads promises a crop fully up to the average. About the same conditions are found on the farms of other growers in western and central New York. A general improvement in the char- acter of the stock of the older va- rieties is apparent from year to year, and many new things of merit are be- ing developed in the aster trial grounds. Two novelties are to be of- fered to the trade this season— a new and desirable shade in Branching to be called "Peach Blossom," and a large mid-season upright white to be called "Viek's White Perfection." The "Per- fection" is unlike anything I have seen, the whole flower being strongly whorled, and the effect is decidedly pleasing. The development of the aster is now more rapid than ever before. There were flowers In Viek's trials this sum- mer like perfect incurved chrysanthe- mums, and actually larger and moie double than the early chrysanthe- mums. These types are well fixed and can he had in commercial quantities in a year or two. Roy C. Faulwetter of the Department of Plant Pathology, Cornell Universltv, was a recent visitor at the Vick farms, collecting material for a study of dis- eases nf the aster plants. No work has been done along this line for manv years and it is to be hoped that M'-. Faulwetter may be successful. SCHUYLER ARNOLD. Cleveland, O. — A new company has been incorporated here to deal in field, garden and flower seeds under the name of the Templin-Crockett-Bradley Co. The capital stock is $10,000 and incorporators are R. L. Templin, P. J. Crockett, Mary E. Templin and Carl R. Brown. There is little to be added to our recent notes regarding seed crops. Peas, probably the most important item on the list will, it is expected, be delivered on contracts to the extent of 60 to 70 per cent of amount named in each case; this will stand as an aver- age for the full list of varieties. Beans are more likely to be short. Onion sets are a fair crop in the west and southwest but fully 50 per cent of these crops are "pickler size," and Pennsylvania and New Jersey crops are not large; in fact, some sections have very light crops. Notes. Seattle, Wash.— A two-story packing shed is being erected by the H. B. Bur- dett Co. at First avenue and Denny way. New Orleans, La. — Chris. Reuter, seedsman, 1140 Decatur street, has re- cently annexed the building next to him and will handle a full line of grass and field seeds, etc., in addition to his regular line of vegetable seeds for southern market gardeners. Denver, Colo. — The Colorado Seed and Nursery Co. has begun business at 1515 Champa street. C. R. Root, form- erly with the Barteldes Seed Co., is president of the company and has as- CATALOGUES RECEIVED. F. W. Kelsey Nursery Co,, New York City. Trees, Shrubs and Hardy Plants for 1912. F.edrick Roemer, Quedlinburg, Ger- many. Novelties in Flower Seeds for 1913. An interesting illustrated list. Pape & Bergmann, Quedlinburg, Ger- many. Illustrated price list of 1913 novelties, including dahlias, begonias, petunias, etc. Peter Lambert, Trier, Mosel. Illus- trated general catalogue, more than one-half of which is devoted to roses, including 1912 novelties. Eastern Nurseries, Jamaica Plain, Mass. Illustrated Wholesale Trade List. The Dawson hybrid roses and other things of striking merit are here listed. Harrison's Nurseries. Berlin, Md. "The Why and How of Shade Trees and Evergreens." Pilled with valuable suggestions and instruction and thus much more than a mere catalogue. Worth having and reading. V. Lemoine & Fils, Nancy, France. General Catalogue, 1912. Among tl:e interesting novelties listed are a doub'e yellcw tree peony, hybrid primulas, viburnum and hydrangea, all of which are shown in full-page plates. A VALUABLE FRENCH PUBLICA TION. La Vie a la Campagne is a French journal, as its title Indicates, largely devoted to rural affairs and is under the editorial charge of M. Albert Mau- mene, at one time the sub-editor of our contemporary "Le Jardin." Gardening of course occupies a large part of its columns and we make mention of it now chiefly for the purpose of draw- ing attention to the Special Rose Num- ber issued a tew weeks ago. Among the illustrations are several reproduc- tions of roses painted by the great Redoute in color. There is an article on the Rosery at La Malmaison, some cultural notes, an article on modern roseries including those of C. Hay and Bagatelle. Several on English rose gardens, with an enormous number of views executed in capital style. In fact it is a veritable rose growers vade- mecum, and does the editor great credit. There are not fewer than 130 illustrations of plans, designs, etc.. in black and white. Obituary. William A. Yeiland. William A. Yeiland, traveling sales- man for C. C. Morse & Co., seedsmen, San Francisco, Cal., died suddenly in Darien, Conn., recently, aged 52 years. He leaves a wife and five children. James C. Murray. After a long illness James C. Mur- ray, florist, of Peoria, 111., died at his home on October 13, aged 63 years. He was born in Yarmouth, England, and came to the United States in in- fancy. He began the florist business in Peoria thirty-five years ago. His wife and one son survive him. George J. Edwards. George J. Edwards, of the Edwards Folding Box Co., 27 North Twenty- sixth street, Philadelphia, Pa., died re- cently, aged 75 years. He had been connected with the paper box business all his life and originated the lock corner flower box so universally used. He was for a number of years a mem- ber of the S. A. F. & O. H. The busi- ness will be continued by his sons. His wife, two sons, and a daughter survive him. Henry M. Wilson. Following a long illness, Henry M. Wilson, nurseryman at Middletown, near Newport, R. 1., died at his resi- dence, on Oct. 17, in the eighty-first year of his age. The Wilson Nursery which he established about thirty years ago, has long been noted for its fine specimen plants and well kept appearance. The business will prob- ably be continued by his son, J. Ed- ward Wilson, who has had the man- agement of the concern for some time. ■ MUST INSPECT FREE PLANTS. The time-honored free-plant distri- bution to Congressional districts has fallen under the inspection require- ments through a postal regulation di- recting that nursery stock shall be ad- missible to the mails only when ac- companied by a certificate that the stock has been inspected and found to be healthy. The Government is the most extensive shipper of plants and shrubs, which are nursery stock. Department of Agriculture officials are struggling with the problem of how best to inspect the several hun- dred thousand packets of plants, bulbs, and shrubs annually distributed throughout the country at the instance of members of the two houses of Con- gress. The Department probably will inspect the plants in bulk instead of each individual shipment among the 200,000 or 300,000 sent out at the re- quest of Senators and Representatives. The 12,000,000 shipments of seeds which Congress sends its constituents do not come within the inspection de- partment.— Neiv York Press. Floral Park, N. Y. — A range of houses owned by John Lewis Childs have been leased by O. B. Coomes, Jr., of Jamaica. He will use them to grow stock for his store. October 26, 1912 HOETICULTUEE 575 Our IntroductiM for 1913 The New Clear Scarlet Bed- Ing Geranium "HELEN MIGHELL" ITS MERITS: 1 . The Finest Scarlet Geranium ever intro- duced. 2. The only scarlet variety, which blooms all summer. 3. The largest truss and single bloom of any. 4. Is semi-double, compact and medium dwarf. 3. Has most blooms to a single plant. 6. The best Propagator of all. 7. Stands all kinds of weather. 8. Blooms early and continuous. .\LL IN ALL THE BEST MONEYMAKER FOR THE FLORIST. Ortfem hook'd noir are filled in ?-otatiofi as reci'i7-i-ii from January iQl^ omoarii. VA Inch pots, S2.S0 doz.; $15.00 per 100: S125.00 per 1000 t*in nn in gold \VE offer as a prize fur ^JU.UU tj^g best 4-in. pot of "Helen Michell" [I I be competed for at the National Flower Show, at New Vork, April, 1913. MICHELL'S SEED HOUSE 518 Market Street, Phlla., Pa. QUALITY ft LI IT PLANT SEND rOB OATALOer of tile Florists' TeleRrapli Delivery. All Orders Given Prompt and Careful Attention The Park Floral Co. J. A. VALENTINE Pres. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. DENVER, COLORADO WILLIAM L. ROCK FLOWER CO. Kansas City, - - Mo. will rarefuily exeeute orders for Kansas City and any town in Missouri or Kansas. ' George M. Stumpp 761 Fifth Ave., Cor. E 58th SL NEW YORK CITY W. J. Palmer & Son 304 Main Street, Buffalo, N. Y. Members Fiorists'Telegraph Asso. ''THE HOME OF FLOWERS" The largest cut ll^iwcr store in America. Orders for the TWIN CITIES and for all Northwestern points given prompt at- tention. HOLM & OLSON, incorporated ST. PAUL, MINN. Of Interest to Retail Florists Lima, Ohio — The Swan Floral Co. has moved its salesroom to the ground floor of the Masonic Temple on West High street. A very pretty little rose is displayed in Penn's window, Bromfield street, Boston, this week, under the name ot Fire Flame. Despite the fact that it is a single rose — simply five petals — it attracts the passers-by because of its lovely copper yellow color and the graceful poise of its numerous flowers and buds. There is a place for these dainty little roses in tasteful floral work. ^ STEAMER DEPARTURES ^ Allan. ^ Parisian, Boston-Glasgow Nov. S American. Philadelp'a, N. Y.-S'bampton.Nov. 2 Atlantic Transport. Minnewaska, N. Y. -London. . .Nov. 2 Cunard. Franconia, Boston-Liverpool. .Oct. 29 Carmania, N. Y. -Liverpool. . .Nov. 2 Hamburg-American. ^S;! K. A. Victoria. N. Y.-IIamb'g. Nov. 2 K Holland-America. (J; * Potsdam. N. Y.- Rotterdam... .Oct. 29 ® ^ New A'st'rd'm, N. y.-R'frd'm.Nov. 5 vj, Sj Leyland. bu V Bohemian, Boston-Liverpool. .Nov. 2 ^ W North German Lloyd. WJ ® K. W. der Grosse, N. Y.-B'm'n.Oct. 29 K In Geo. Washington. N. Y'.-B'm'n.Oct. 31 ij, [5-, Kronp. Cecilie, N. Y'. -Bremen. Nov. 5 iJ * Red Star. S 9^ Kroonhind. N. Y. -Antwerp Oct. 30 ?■ Si White Star. 'V S Cedric, N. Y'. -Liverpool Oct. 31 5/ M Oceanic, N. Y. -Southampton. .Nov. 2 R ^ Cymric, Boston-LiverpooL . . .Nov. 5 y?. W Celtic, N. Y'. -Liverpool Nov. 7 P- jjl Canopic, Boston-Mediter'n Nov. 9 W NEW FLOWER STORES. Oakland, Gal.— H. Warburton, 1803 Telegraph avenue. Elmira, N. Y.— Chris. James, 1431/2 West Water street. Hammond Flower Store, 103 State St., Chicago, 111.; Hammond, Ind. Jamestown, N. D. — Haskins Floral Co., branch of their Bismark store. Carlisle, Pa. — Crescent Flower Shop, 1:5 North Hanover street, E. H. Smith, proprietor. Kenosha, Wis. — The Flower Shop, .■".eT -South Chicago street, Peter Ober- tin. proprietor. Indianapolis, Ind. — Benson, the Flor- ist, will soon occupy his new store in {he Denison Hotel on North Pennsyl- vania street. ALEX. McCONNELL 571 FIFTH AVENUE NEW YORK CITY Telegraphic orders forwarded to any part (if the United St;ites. Canada, and all principal cities of Europe. Orders transferred or intrusted hy the trade to our selection for delivery on steamships or elsewhere receive special attention. Cost of Cabling Foreign Deliveries Must be Prepaid Reference or cash mnst accompany all orders from unknown correspondents. Cable Address, ALEXCONNELL. DAVID CLARKE'S SONS Deliver orders from any part of tiie cjuntry to New York City Or OUT-QOINQ STEAMERS Write or tolcL.M-:iph 2139-2141 Broadway, New York Telephone 1552-155;j Columbus YOUNG & NUGENT . 42 West 28 S"., NEW YORK "FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH" BROOKLYN NEW TOBK 3 & 5 Green Ave. 337-347 Green At. Tel. 6800 Proapect Tel. 3908 Projpect THE ROSERY 76 MAIDEN LANE A,L.B/KIMY, IM. Y. FLOWER DEUVERIES FOR ALBANY AND VICWITY ALBANY, N. Y. Flowera or Design Work DELIVEREH IN ALB.VNY AND VICINITY ON TELKUR.\flllC OlSDliR 11 NORTH PEARL STREET, ALBANY, N. Y. Eitab. 1*77 LEADING FLORIST Amsterdam, N. Y. Schenectady, N. Y. Established 1874 FLOKIST N. E. Cor. 44 St. & Madison Avenae, N. Y. Cily (Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Asso.) Flowers shipped on all Steamers. Spe'inl Correspon- dence in all the lirge cities of Europe ;ind the Britisii Colonies. Telegraph and Cable address, Dardi.pier. LOUISVILLE, KY. JACOB SCHULZ, 550 South Fourth Ave. Member Florists' Telesraph Delivery. October 26, 1912 HORTICULTURE 577 NEW ENGLAND FLOWER DELIVERIES Seiiil (lower orders for delivery in Boston anil all Kew Englantl points to THOS. F. GALVIN 124 Tremont St., Boston BOSTON'S BEST In Quality and Design Can be relied upon when you transfer your retail orders to EDWARD MACMULKIN 194 Boylston Street, BOSTON. CARBONE Member Florists' Telegraph DellTery 342 Boylston St., Boston Vases. G.irden Fiiruitiirc. Art rder for any ooeasion, in any part of the I>oniinion. JOHN H. DUNLOP Of Interest to Retail Florists "FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH." Leading Retail Florists Listed by Towns for Ready Reference. Albany, N. Y.— H. G. Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St. Albany, N. Y. — The Rosery, 78 Maiden Lane. Amsterdam, N. Y. — John C. Hatcher. Boston— Thos. F. Galvln, 124 Tremont St. Boston— Ed. MacMulkIn, 194 Boylston St. Boston — Penn, the Florist, 37-43 Brom- fleld St. Boston — Julius A. Zlnn, 1 Park St. Boston— Philip L. Carbone, 342 Boylston St. Brooklyn, N. Y.— Robert G. Wilson. Ful- ton St. and Greene Ave. Buffalo, N. Y.— Palmer's, 304 Main St. Chicago — William J. Smyth, Michigan Ave. and 31st St. Chicago— A. Lange, 25 E. Madison St. Cleveland, O.— J. M. Gasser Co., Euclid Denver, Col.— Park Floral Co., 1643 B'way. Detroit, Mich. — J. Breitmeyer's Sons, Miami and Gratiot Aves. Kansas City, Mo. — Samuel Murray, 912 Grand Ave. Kansas City, Mo. — Wm. L. Rock Flower Co., 1116 Walnut St. Detroit, Mich.— Florists' Telegraph De- liveries. 133 Bates St. Louisville, Ky. — Jacob Schulz, 550 South Fourth Ave. Newport, R. I.— Gibson Bros., 36 Wash- ington Sq. New York— George M. Stnmpp, 781 Fifth Ave., cor. E. 58th St. New York— David Clarke's Sons, 2139- 2141 Broadway. New York— Alex. McConnell, 611 5th Ave. New Y'ork— Y'oung & Nugent, 42 W. 28th. New York— Dards, N. E. cor. 44th St. and Madison Ave. Providence, R. I. — T. J. Johnston & Co., 171 Weybosset St. Rochester, N. Y.— Salter Bros., 38 Main St., West. Rochester, N. Y.— J. B. Keller Sons, 23 Clinton Ave., N. San Francisco, Cal. — The California Florist, 344-346 Geary St. San Francisco, Cal. — Pellcano, RosbI & Co., 123 Kearny St. Schenectady, N. Y.— J. C. Hatcher. St. Paul— Holm & Olsen, Inc. Toronto, Can. — J. H. Dunlop, 96 Tonge St. Washington, D. C— Gude Bros., 1214 F St. Wellesley, Mass. — Tallby. Worcester, Mass. — H. F. A. Lange. 9« YonKe St.. TORON 10. ONT. PERSONAL. Julius Roehrs, Sr., of Rutherford, N. .J., has gone to Trinidad for a three weeks' stay. Charles E. Gullett. of W. H. Gullett & Sons, florists, Lincoln. Neb., was married on October 12 to Miss Ida Bid- die. Asa C. Craig has resigned his posi- tion as salesman and assumed the position of manager of the Portsmouth Flower Shop, Portsmouth, N. H. A post card received from Secretary Benj. Hammond of the American Rose Society locates that gentleman at Wln- niijeg. Manitoba. He says there are wild roses there. Philadelphia visitors: Jos. Fleisch- man, N. Y. City: Mr. and Mrs. J. Mc- kenna. Montreal, Canada. Cincinnati visitors: Frank Farney of M. Rice & Co., Philadelphia, and Mr. Thomas, Augusta, Ky. Boston visitors: Richard Rothe, for- merly of Northeast Harbor, Me., henc'- fortb of Phila., Pa.; A. E. Thatcher, Bar Harbor, Me.; Mr. Kneeland, of Kneeland Carnation Co.. Middleboro, Mass. ilOSTON, MA.SS. "Penn, The Telegrapli Florist" Mtymber of Florists' Telegraph Delivery 37.43 BROMFIELD STREET TRANSFER Your orders for flower or plant de- livery in Eastern New £ne:land to JULIUS A. ZINN 1 Park St., Boston WASHINGTON, D.C. ^^&^ GUDE'S GUOE BROS. CO FLORISTS 1214 F. ST.,N.W. WASMIN&TON, O.C Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Chicago. A. LANGE, 25 E. MADISON ST. THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, CLEfELA» Euclid Avenuo WELLESLEY COLLEOE Dana Hall, Walnut Hill and Rockrldge Hall scbooii. TAILBY, Wellesley, Mass. Tel. WalleaUr 44-1 •■<) t. NIrbt 44-1. THE Florists' Supply House of America H. BAYERSDORFER & ,CO. 1129 Arch St.. Philadelphia, Pa. Florists' Refrigerators Write us for catalogue and Prices, stating size you require, and for what kind of cut ffowers you wish to use the refrigerator; also stale whether you want it for display or only for storage. McCray Refrigerator Co., 553 Lake Street, Kendallville, Ind. Mention Horticulture when you write. C. H. Totty's new pink rose Mrs. Geo. Shawyer, is meeting with a most favorable reception everywhere it is shown. We understand it is Mr. Tot- ty's purpose to exhibit it at all the shows this fall and thus afford all in- terested an opportunity to see it. The Hill-Heller Co. are advertising a mammoth chrysanthemum show at their Cincinnati store the end of this ■week. 578 HOETICULTUEE October 26, 1912 TWO NOTABLE MEMORIAL DESIGNS. Tile two eliihorate floral pieces illustrated herewith George Washington from to the memory of Friedrich the adjournment of the Co FLOWERS FOR HALLOWE'EN. The New York Florists' Club has sent out many thousands of the follow- ing circular to the retail florists of that city and vicinity, to be distrib uted among their customers. The general purpose of the various na- tional customs of celebrating Hallowe'en was originally to enable the young people to learn by vaticination the names of their future wives or husbands. 'This was ef- fected through pulling kale in the garden, or oat straw from the stack; the roasting of nuts on the coals; the catching in the mouth of the twirling apple, or dipping for It or forking it in a tub of water; by three dishes, one of clean, one of foul water and one empty. The family bonfire antedating all these soon passed into disuse. Further more, Hallowe en was the anniversary night, not only of the good fairies, but also of witches, devils and other mischief-making beings. From the United Kingdom, Hal- lowe'en observance came into the United States, "England's eldesF daughter." Here, In recent years, former Hallowe'en customs have all too often degenerated into rude, uncouth, meaningless and sometimes harm- ful tricks and pranks. The world, however, moves and for the customs which used to be as.sociated with the observance of certain holidays in one century, often others of nn entirely differ- ent character are substituted in the next. Sometimes even a decade brings marked changes in the observance of holidays. This is true in the case of Hallowe'en. As Paris in matters of dress sets the fashion for the old world, so in New York are inaugurated many new customs for the new world. Therefore, it is not strange that in this great cosmopolitan city the custom has been established and is fast growling in popularity of celebrating Hal- lowe'en, not with bonfires and jack o'lan- terns. not by mischievous and rude pranks, not by fireside revelries and the learning by divination of the name of a future sweetheart, but in a much more delicate and refined way. In this new observance of Hallowe'en, the father brings home to his family, the lover sends to his lady, friends send to friends, not forgetting the sick in their homes and in hospitals, beautiful and fragrant flowers, the chrysanthemum, queen of autumn; the rose, queen of all flowers; the carnation, the divine flower; the aristo- cratic uniquely beautiful orchid, the mod- est lily of the valley, and the queenly lily. Could any innovation be more commend- able or more to be encouraged than this change from the rude methods of observ- ing Hallowe'en in the old days to the pres- ent custom of using flowers on that occa- sion ? CHICAGO NOTES. Thursday, Nov. 7th, will be Ladies' Night at the Chicago Florists' Club meeting and a fine program is undei- preparation. The erroneous report in the Tribune of the death of Otto Bach, an employee of the Poehlmann Bros.' Co., provol^ed a smile, notwithstanding the serious- ness of the subject. Clifford Pruner will hereafter travel in the interest of Poehlmann Bros.' supply department. It is sixteen years since he started with E. H. Hunt and during most of these years he has rep- resented that well-known house in va- rious capacities. His ability as a sales- man is well known and with his pleas- ing personality he will be a strong factor for the success of the new de- partment. Announcement is made of the en- gagement of Ella Pearce, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel J. Pearce of 2,137 Clybourii Ave., and Ashton Ricketts. The wedding will take place Nov. 20 at the Evangelical Bethlehem Kirche. It is interesting to note that the same pastor. .1. Kircher, who will perform the ceremony, officiated at the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Pearce. Miss Pearce's sister, Mrs. George Tegelaar, who was a bride last spring and went to Hol- land with her husband, who is a bulb grower, is home for the wedding. Visitors: Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Scott, Navasota, Tex.; Mr. and Mrs. George Tegelaar. Holland; P. N. Obertin, Ke- nosha, Wis. WASHINGTON NOTES. D. B. Edwards of Atlantic City was a visitor here last week. It is reported that the firm of J. R. Freeman has iiurchased a one-ton au- tomobile delivery truck. Gude Bros, have a good sized ther- mometer bearing their advertisement which they are distributing around town. The S. S. Pennock-Meehan Company is now showing the new Irish Fire Flame rose, a single recently intro- duced which, because of its handsome color, should prove a great favorite here. Z. D. Blackistone and William March4 took prominent parts in the luncheon-meeting of the Retail Mer- chants' Association, of which they are very active members. The former is chairman of the committee on the florists trade. If the florists and commission mer- chants of this city desire to continue doing business, they must renew the licenses issued to them by the District of Columbia assesser of taxes promptly after October 31, the date of expiration of the present licenses. Fort Wayne, Ind. — The flower shop of Mrs. Lydia Auger, 114 East Wash- ington street, has been purchased by Herbert Zurmuehlen, formerly man- ager of the Bradley Flower Shop. NEW YORK NOTES. Alfred G. Campkin, late of Watkins & Simpson, London, has joined the staff of Arthur T. Boddington. Peter Henderson & Co. are showing a very interesting collection of squash, about thirty varieties. They have also a good display of named chrysanthe- mums. H. M. Robinson Co., 26th street, have just had installed two new ice boxes. They received this week the first installment of the new chrysan- themum Ivory, Visitors: John K. M. L. Farquhar, Boston; Thos. Roland, Nahant; J. B. Agnew, Agnew, Calif., and W. C. Moun- tain, bulb grower, Constantinople. October 26, 1912 HORTICULTUEE 579 Clubs and Societies THE NORTHERN INDIANA FLOR- ISTS' ASSOCIATION. The Northern Indiana Florists' As- sociation lield tlieir quarterly meeting at Kendalville, Ind., on Oct. 16. The day was pleasant and program fine. A trip of greenhouse inspection took in the establishment of the Johnson Floral Company, who have just in- stalled two new boilers. The meeting was held at the First M. E. Church. A fine exhibition room was provided which was well filled with exhibits which would do credit to a larger city and which during the day was visited by a large number of the flower lovers of the city. Prank & Sons. Portland, Ind., had one of the finest exhibits of roses we have ever seen, including W. R. Smith, White and Pink Killarney. Maryland and Kaiserin. W. W. Coles, Kokomo, also staged a fine lot of roses. In car- nations, Johnson Floral Co., L. A. Cole, Kokomo, W. W. Dederick, Warsaw, Ind., were leaders. Ten Eyck & Son, Auburn, staged chrysanthemums, as did also South Bend Floral Co. Christ Winterich, Defiance, Ohio, had some cyclamen plants in 6 and 8-inch pots which certainly did him credit. Other exhibitors were: Johnson Floral Co., a fine display of plants; Simon Hum- feld, Muncie, plants and florists' neces- sities; Mt. Gilead Pottery Co., pots and pans; A. A. Arnold, Chicago, cut flower boxes; A. L. Randall Co., Chi- cago, florists' supplies; W. W. Barnard Co., Chicago, florists' supplies and bulbs. At the noon hour the ladies of the church had an elegant banquet spread, after which the tour of inspection was resumed by automobile, visiting the Kendalville Celery Gardens; Flint & Walling (Star) pump and windmill works; the McCray Refrigerator Co., where were seen refrigerators, great and small, in all stages from the first stage to the finished product and we can testify there is no shoddy work done here. Christ Winterich, Defiance, O.; The- odore Haserodt, Mt. Gilead, O.; A. W. Herre, Chicago, 111.; C. O. Wilcox, Chi- cago; S. H. Ten Eyck, Auburn, Ind.; Otto O. Shrock, Ligonier, Ind., and Arthur E. Sumner, Garrett, Ind., were added to the membership roll. Columbia City, Ind.. was selected for next meeting place which will be Jan. 15, 1913. A. J. WAGONER. Sec'y. CLUB AND SOCIETY NOTES, The home address of Mrs. CbarUs H. Maynard, Secretary Lad'ps' S. A. F., will be at 2fi0 Rosedale Court, De- troit, Mich. Mr. Maynard will hs found at 6 Adams Ave., w.. as man- ager of the Detroit Cut Flowi^ • Supply House. The next meeting of the New York Florists' Club will be held on Monday evening, November llth, and will be known as "Chrysanthemum Night." Growers are invited to send any novel- ties or seedlings that they may have in condition at that time, and they will be passed upon by the committee. The New York and New Jersey Plant Growers' Association had their usual fall trip of Inspection among Long Island places last Monday, 25 members participating. Visits were made to vhe establishments of A. H. Hews & Co., Wliilldin Pottery Cc W. H. Siebrecht, Phil Kinsman, T. W. Langen, A. Schultheis, L. Dupuy, Knight & Struck, Hinode Florist Co., W. Pankok, H. Dreyer, Fred Mar- quardt, A. L. Miller, John Scott and John Wagner. The committee on nominations of the Massachusetts Horticultural So- ciety announces the following list of candidates to be offered at the annual meeting, November 16; President, John K. M. L. Farquhar; vice-presi- dent, Richard M. Saltonstall; trus- tees, A. P. Estabrook, William Downs, N. T. Kidder, C. W. Parker, George R. White; nominating committee. H. L. Frost, H. S. Hunnewell, T. D. Hatfield, H. W. Rawson. William Sim. In ac- cordance with the by-laws of the So- ciety two weeks are allowed for fur- ther nominations, should any be de- sired. The annual fall exhibition of the Horticultural Society of New York takes place on November 1st to 5th, at the American Museum of Natural His- tory. Schedules may be had by ad- dressing the secretary, George V. Nash, New York Botanical Garden, Bronx Park, New York City. A meeting of the society takes place on Saturday, Nov. 2nd, at 4 P. M., at which a lecture will be delivered by George V. Nash on "Horticulture in the Northwest," illustrated with lan- tern slides made from pictures taken by the lecturer during his visits to that country. The monthly meeting of the Florists' and Gardeners' Club of Rhode Island was held in Swarts Lodge Hall, Mon- day evening, Oct. 21, with a fair at- tendance. The resignation of Prof. H. J. Wheeler, a director of the Agricul- tural Experiment Station of the Rhode Island State College and an ac- tive members of the Florists' Club, was received. Prof. Wheeler is seeking a wider field of opportunity and will sever his connection with the Sta e College on Dec. 1. It is with keen re- gret that the club accepted the resig- nation and expressed deep regret that it was about to lose the wise counsel and ever-willing support of one who has done much for the florists and gardeners of the state in advancing their interests. As a fitting recogni- tion of his labors in the club it elected him to honorary membership. The Cook County Florists' Assoc'a- tion. Chicago, held its regular monthly meeting October 17, and elected to membership Edw. A. Ollinger, 705 Buckingham Place; E. R. Armstrong, 163 N. Wabash Ave.; Harry C. Young, 10 N. Wabash Ave., and Fred Laut°n- schlager. 440 W. Erie St. The follow- ing names were proposed: Frank Oechslin. 4911 Quincy St.; C. Fia'un- felder, 3343 Madison St.; C. L. Wash- burn, 131 N. Wabash Ave., and Arthur Dickum, 1604 S. 8th Ave., May woe d, 111. A vase of a new single copper col- ored rose, called Fireflame, was ex- hibited by the Pennock-Meehan Ca. A vote of thanks was given I-I. N. Bruns for hi? interesting talk on what he had seen of the flower industry while on his recent trip abroad. Consider- able amusement was afforded the club by a standing vote for the presidency in which Roosevelt won out. During Recess, National Association of Gardeners. A bowling tournament has been ar- ranged for in connection with the an- nual convention of the National Asso- ciation of Gardeners, which will be held in Newark, N. J., on November 19th. The tournament will be rolled on the Tuxedo Academy alleys, Halsey street, Newark, N. J., on Monday even- ing, November l&th, and Tuesday fore- noon, November 19th, Teams, of three men, members of the local societies, or clubs they represent, and members in good standing of the N. A. G. will roll on Monday, the tournament beginning promptly at S o'clock in the evening. A silver challenge cup, to be known as the "Aphine" cup, will be contested for in the team tournament. Entries will close for teams on Saturday, No- vember 16th, and should be sent to M. C. Ebel, Secretary, National Ass:c'a- tion of Gardeners, Madison, N. J., be- fore that time. The individual tourna- ment will begin at 9 o'clock sharp on Tuesday morning. To be eligible in this tournament bowlers must be mem- bers of good standing in the N. A. G. The president's cup, offered by Pres- ident Thomas W. Logan, will go to the bowler making the greatest number of strikes during the tournament. There will be many other prizes offered, both for teams and individuals. For further particulars address the secretary of the association. JOSEPH MANDA, Chairman Com. on Bowling. Cook County Florists' Bowling League. Scores October 16th: ROSES. VIOLETS. Goerisch, 139 161 1S6 A. H'b'r, 149 116 116 Kuutz, 132 143 100 Jacobs, 1.30 161 151 Price. 172 200 !:» Cole, 168 118 162 Byers, 117 160 148 Rchultz, l.'il 132 133 Fischer, 201 201 185 J. H'b'r, 178 192 176 CARNATIONS. ORCHIDS. Lorman, 121 154 144 J. Zech, 139 188 146 T.ieb'r'n, 161 150 156 Vilter, 110 105 120 Armst'g. 123 165 106 Cohen, 98 81 138 Bninke, 127 112 131 George, 119 176 156 A. Zeoh, 158 201 130 Ross, 76 161 174 Several ladies are in attendance each night and an organization will be formed soon. Secretary Lorman's report to; date is made up this week and posted. It is interesting to lovers of the game. Fif- teen games played so far with totals as follows: Total Aver- High Team Won. Lost. Pins. ages. Game. Roses. 9 6 10S18 721 3-15 865 Violets. 8 7 11146 734 1-15 807 Carnations. 7 S 10625 70S 5-15 795 Orchids. 6 9 10608 707 13-15 805 Hich single team game: Roses, 865. High team, three game average: Roses, 813 1-3. Highest individual average: A. Fischer, 1"0S-12. , ^ i Highest average man of each team to date' A. Fischer. 170 8-12; J. Huebner, 168 2-15; A. Zech, 164 2-15; Wm. Graff, 1.'in9-]2. _ Highest individual single score: Wm. Giarf. 213. High individual three game average. A. Fischer, 195 2-3. The Boston Co-operative Flower Market will have a banquet at the \merican House, Boston, on Saturday evening, October 26. There are some fine boys connected with this institu- tion and a good time is assured. We congratulate them on their prosperity. 580 HOETICULTUEE October 26, 1912 BEAUTIES 9I-00 -to ^^-.OO p^r doz^n Sp^^iokl^ $30.00 p^r lOO Our Beauties are In splendid condition, large flowers of good color. An ample supply of all sizes. Cattleyas and Gardenias A steady supply every day all through the season. BuBiness Hours: 7 A. M.— 8 F. M. The Leo NSessen Co, N. Mf. Comer 12th and Race Sts.. N. W. Corner PHILADELPHIA aiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiinmiiiiiiiiiiiimiiniitiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiuu'^ I To Cut Flower Growers and | i Retail Florists i IF YOU want to find a market for your S product s want a regular or special supply S of the product of the best s growers • Consult the Advertisements on these Wholesale Flower Pages = The Advertisers Represented Here are the Leading S S Concerns In the Wholesale Flower Trade B ■imiUHIUlUUIUIUUUIIIIUilllUlllllliillillllUIUIIIIUUIIIIUI I THE BEST LETTERS FOR FLORIST'S USE THOSE MADE BY THE Boston Florist Letter Co. 06 PEAKL ST. BOSTON N. F. McCarthy, Mgr. Order direct or Imy from your local supply dealer. Insist on having the BOSTON Inscriptions. Kmhlenis, etc. Always in Stock. J< ^ \ E CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. i -N, / ►.. PETER REINBERG WHOLESALI CUT FLOWERS 37 Randolph St., Chicago, III.- HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO. 15 Province St., 9 Chapman PI., BOSTON, MASS. Everything in Flowers Complete Stock ot Florists' GreenSf Three Floors of Florists' Supplies. GEORGE B. HART WHOLESALE FLORIST 24 Stone St., Rochester, N.Y. MMTMuIlougirsSonsCo. WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Special attention to sliippint^r orders. Job- bers nf Florists' Sui»plies, Seeds aud Bulbs. Price list ou applicatiou. Phone :>raiTi .-SI. 31fi Walnut St.. Cincinnati. HOERBER BROS. Wholesale Growers of Cut Flower* Greenhouses at Des Plaines, III. WE GROW BRIDES 162 IM. \A/^: ib^^Ki .A'N^^. POEHLMANN BROS. CO Cut Flowers All the Year Round 33-35-37 RANDOLPH STREET, Greenhouses, Morton Grovo, III. CHICAGO WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKbTS — ^«^"^''«''^IS-d^Ve"r" ROSES Am. Beauty, Fancy and Special. . . , Extra No. I " " Lower Grades Killarney, Richmond, Marj'land . . . Bride, 'Maid Hillingdon, Ward, Melody Taft, Sunburst Carnations Cattleyas Lilies, Longiflorum Lily of the Valley. Violets Chrysanthemums, Fancy " Ordinary Daises Sweet Peas Gardenias Adiantum Smila.Y Asparagus Plumous, Strings (loo) . ** *' & Spren. (loo bchs.).. CINCINNATI October 15 DBTROIT October 22 15.00 to 10.00 to 6.QO to 3.00 to 3.00 to 25.00 15.00 10.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 8.00 6.00 2.00 50.00 12.50 4.00 ■25 25.00 15.00 1. 00 12.50 40.00 35-00 20.00 15.00 IC.OO 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 1.00 25.00 20.00 15.00 10.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 3.00 12.50 3.00 30.00 10.00 1. 00 12.50 15.00 15.00 15.00 4.00 .50 40.00 35.00 1.50 15.00 35-00 35.00 BUFFALO October 22 TO DEALERS ONLY PITTSBURGH October 22 15.00 10.00 6.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 2.00 1. 00 50.00 8.00 3.00 .50 15.00 8.00 20.00 1. 00 40.00 25.00 20.00 15.00 10.00 4.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 8.00 3.50 60.00 10.00 4.00 .60 20.00 Z2.00 25.00 1.25 15.00 50.00 35-00 25.00 15.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 1:50 50.00 8.00 3.00 15.00 6.00 •SO 1. 00 10.00 40.00 40.00 30.00 20.00 10.00 6.00 co.oo to.oo 10.00 2.50 60.00 10.00 4.00 •50 20.00 12.00 z.oo 1.25 15.00 50.00 60.00 J.fl.BUOL©NG 82-84-86 E. Randolph St., Chicago OUR STOCK IS A-l AND IT IS QUALITY NOT PRICES THAT TALKS CHICAGO CARNATION COMPANY A. T. PYFER, Manager 30 East Randolph Street, - CHICAGO, ILL. Chicago Flower Growers' Association ■ Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers and Plants ■ 176 N. MICHIGAN AVE., BETWEEN RANDOLPH AND LAKE STREETS. CHICAGO October 26, 1912 11 () 1!T I CULT LIRE 581 Flower Market Reports "Very druggy" is the ver- BOSTON diet this week on the cut flower situation. Of roses, chrysanthemums and carnations there seems to be no end and as to price, there is no bottom. The situation looks very unpropitious for the com- ing weeks, for even should the weath er become inclement instead of sum- mery as it now is, the crop will be there, regardless. There is some call for orchids, but no difficulty in satis- fying same. American Beauty roses are away down and violets are a sur- feit. Altogether, the present is one of the dullest weeks on record for the grower and wholesaler. The retail dealer seems to be pretty well satis- fied, however. Weather conditions are BUFFALO perfect for a good fa'l business and the prst week found the trade a busy lot. Au- tumn weddings, store decorations and social affairs galore caused the mer- chant to be on the lookout for stock and there was enough of everything except chrysanthemums, of which the early varieties have about ended and the late ones are just coming on. Robt. Halliday, Pacific Supreme, Piide and others are coming on this week. Roses continue good and carnations and vio- lets are improving each day, also the demand. Lily of the valley has a go d call and lilies have been on the short side. Dahlias are still with us, also cosmos, but gladioli and astFis have finally ended. Stock is a little more CHICAGO plentiful than one wee"; ago which does net mean that more could not be handled to advantage, especially as All Saints' Day always makes a heavy demand for shipping orders to the south. It is seldom at this season to see so few chrysanthemums on the counters, O"- ders taking them almost as fast as they are unpacked. Some fine Chrys- olora, a variety we mentioned last week, were seen and of splendid s'ze and form. It seems to be the yellow needed to follow the early varieties. Tousset, Glory of the Pacific in both white and pink, and Virginia Poehl- mann represent the bulk of the stoc> this week, though flowers are hardly in long enough to be noted. Piioes are holding P.rm along all lines. Beauties are in excellent demand and stock is of best quality. Roses are easing up a lit- tle but the best grades of some are not equal to the demand. White Killainey were scarce in the best grades with many houses. Carnations are bringirg In the money and the growers have no trouble in getting their prices. Dahlias and some gladioli are about all that are left of out-door flowers. Green ;s in active demand, helped along by the scarcity of flowers. The market for the CINCINNATI past fortnight has experienced an in- ertia that was anything but gratifying. With the almost summer weather v. e BONNAFFON Finm preseut indications, by the time thi.s advertisement appears, the first cuts nf this superl), all-round Chrysan- themum will be in— splendid flowers, quality as good if not beter than any we liave had in previous years — an un- limited supply to draw from. $15.00, *20.00 and $25.00 per 100. POMPONS: All colors; $3.00 to $5.00 per doz. bunches, according to tlie size of the bunches. VALLEY: Special, $4.00 per 100; Extra, $3.00 per 100. CATTLEYAS: $6.00 per doz.; $40.00 per 100. HEADQUARTERS FOR GREENS WII.IJ .SMILAX: $.5.00 per case. (iKKEN G.4L.4X: $1.50 per 1,1100; .$7.50 per 10,000. UKONZE (;.iI,.\X: .$1.00 per 1,(X)0; .p(i.00 per 10,000. l.EKOTIIOI'; si-R.AYS (green): $1.00 per 100; $7.50 per 1,000. (iKEEN SHEET MOSS: $:3.50 per bag. SPH.*GNliiM MOSS: Ten l>lil. liales. nicely burlapped, each, bale lots. $3,75 eaih ; 10 bale lots, .$3..'50each ; 25 bale lots, $ D.AGGEB FERNS: $1.50 per 1,000. .$4.00; .J 1.25 each. RIBBONS .4ND SUPPLIES: Many new patterns in exclusive Ribbons. Write us for prices ou these and on Supplies. S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co. THE ^^^^tsfs^h^r PHILADELPHIA PHILADELPHIA NEW YORK WASHINGTON 1608-1620 Ludlow St. 117 W. 28th St. 1212 New York Ave. WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS — ^«*"^ •'^"'^S-d^'aVe'r"* only R03ES BOSTON October 24 CHICAGO October 22 5T. LOUIS October 22 PHILA. October 22 Am. Beauty, Fancy and Special... *' " Extra ... No. I " " Lower Grades Killarney, Richmond, Maryland .. Bride, 'Maid Hillingdon, Ward, Melody Taft, Sunburst Carnations •• Cattleyas Lilies, Longiflorum Lily of the Valley Violets Chrysanthemums, Fancy " Ordinary Daises Sweet Peas Gardenias Adiantum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus, Strings (100). " " & Spren. (100 Bchs.). 15.00 lO.OO 6.00 1. 00 .50 .50 ■ 50 1. 00 ■75 20.00 4.00 2.00 .40 12.00 4.00 .iO.OO 15.00 8.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 6.00 1.50 35.00 8.00 4.00 .50 25.00 8.00 12. 00 10.00 25.00 15.00 1. 00 12.00 50.00 50.00 20.00 15.00 10,00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5-00 5.00 1.50 35.00 3.00 ■75 25.00 15.00 1-25 ■75 25.00 ■75 12.00 40.00 35 -oo 25.00 20.00 15.00 10.00 10.00 8.00 10.00 8.00 4.00 50.00 12.50 4.00 1. 00 35 -co 20.00 1.50 1. 00 35 -oo 1. 00 20.00 60.00 50.00 15.00 to 3.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 1. 00 50.00 12. oc 3.00 .25 15.00 8.00 •5° .-5.00 10.00 8.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 8.00 2.00 60.00 15.00 4.00 ■35 25.00 10.00 ■75 to ,■35 o.co 1. 00 to 1-25 1. 00 li.OO to 15.00 15.00 35 .00 to 50.00 35.00 15.00 to 25.00 25.00 15.00 8.00 4.00 2.00 2. 00 4.o<- 1.00 25.00 lO.CO 1. 00 ■35 20.00 5.00 ■25 35.00 20.00 12.50 6.00 8.00 8.0a 12.00 3.00 50.00 15,00 4,00 •75 30.00 15.00 •7S ■50 25.00 '•SO 20.00 50.00 50.00 have had the marliet took a turn tor the worse. The demand was fairly steady, especially from out o£ town, but the supply was so overly larg? that in most cases it was absolutey impossible to realize a fair price for anything but the best stock. Chrysan- themums have up to this time beei selling and clearing up the best of all. At this time of the year, however, it is hard to tell ,iust how long tliis condi- tion will continue. The supply is gro.v- ing larger day by day and if they keep on increasing at the same ra e they will reach a point where they can- not be used as fast as they come in. All other lines of stock are in a large supply, especially roses and carnations. Lily of the valley, orchids and swtet peas sell nicely. The call for gi?an- teum lilies is all that can be de?ired. Single violets have been moving falr- l.v well. We have had two very DETROIT busy weeks during which society weddings, some of them very elaborate, played a very important part. Roses are coming in very good and plentiful, but carna- tions are of very inferior quality. Chrysanthemums are slow in commg, especially as compared with a year ago, but their quality is much better. The demand for large varieties far ex- ceeds the supply. Calls for flowering plants are increasing, but the local market offers very little in that line at present. The few cyclamens which are seen occasionally are good and find ready buyers. {Conti>'ued on Pai]\- s^.V 582 HORTICULTURE October 26, 1912 M. C. FORD Successor to FORD BROTHERS 12 J West 28th Street NEW YORK H mil nm cAiiiiois A Full Line of ALL ("TT I-'LOWKKS. Telepbone, 3870 or 3871 Madison .Square. H. E. FROMENT Wholesale Commission Florist, Choice Cut Flowers, 67 West 38th St. NEW YORK Telephones: 2300, 2301. Mailison Square. Alfred H. Langjahr All choice cut-flowers in season. Send for ciiiotsittoiis. CorrespoTulcnce witli sliip- pHrs of first-chiss stoi'k invited. 130 West 28th Street, New York Telephones 4G3G-4627 Madison Square. Edward C. Horan Wholesale Florist 55 WEST 28th ST. Tel. \*62 M3dig„„ 5q„„3 jyg^ yQj.jj D. Y. Mellis. I'res. Robert G. Wil^on. Treas. Greater New York Florists' Association, Inc. Open for Cut I'louer < onsi^nitienls 162 Livingston Street, BROOKLYN, N. Y. e«'orative Glassware. Growers and Florists* Requisites p». J. s:M:ia'n SuccesMr to JOHN I. RAYNOR Wholesale Commission Florist \V-^AiST^tfSS»i» A tail lln* of Choice Cut Rower stock lor all puipooea. The HOME OP THE LILY by tba 100, 1000 or lO.OOO TBI.. iw« MADISON SQUARE 49 West 28th St., New York dty Walter F.Sheridan Whol99ale Con^misaior^ D*Kiler in CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 133 Wtst 28th Street, New York Telephone— JS32-3M3 Maditon Squore r" Ettabliihed 1887 J - K. /VL .l-EIM Still Going Strong ■N OLDEST IN YEARS BUT UP-TO-DATE IN SERVICE A SQUARE DEAI.. Cnt Flower PROMPT Consignments Solicited. ' RETURNS. MONEY ALWAYS READY. <. Open 6 A. M daily. 106 WEST 28TH ST., NEW YORK Telephone, 167 and 4468 Had. Sq. ^ HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY THE HIGHEST \/ A I I ITV ALWAYS GRADE OF VMI.LCLT on hand GARDENIAS, DAISIES, ROSES AND CARNATIONS ALWAYS ON HAND JAMES McIVIANUS.a'i^'d.'^a.SSW. 28th St.. New York NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only ROSES AND CARNATIONS American Beauty, Fancy and Special . *' " Extra No. I " ■* Lower Grades Killarney, Richmond, Maryland — Bride, Maid Hillingdon, Ward, Melody Tait, Sunburst Carnal ions ■-ast Half of Week First Half of Week ending Oct 19 beginning Oct. 21 1912 1912 8.00 to 20.00 IO.OO to 3O.0( 6. CO to 8.00 6.00 to 8.00 2. GO to 6.00 2.CX} to 5.00 .50 to 1.50 .50 to 1.50 .50 to 4.00 •50 to 4.00 .50 to 4.00 •5° to 4.00 .50 to 6.00 •so to 6.00 .50 to 8.00 •50 to 8.00 ,50 to 2.00 •50 to 1.50 WHOLESALE FLORISTS Telephones { }*** j Madison Square CONSIGNMENTS SOUCmBI Fraak H. Tt««idlr CkubaScka TRAENDLY & SCHENCK Wholesale Florists 131 W«*t 28th St., N«w York TeltphooM ; 798 iwd 799 Madiaea S^arc CoMigBi.nt. 3olicit«l CKNTRAIXT L.OCATED, THK HUB OT THE FL,OWEB MABKKT BECTION CHARLES MILLANG Wholesale Florist 55 & 57 W. 26 St., N. Y. Telephone 7062 Madison T*lepkane 3860 Madisom Square WOODROW & MARKETOS WHOLESALE Plantsmen and Florists 41 West 28th Street NEW YORK FRANK MILLANG Wholesale Florist 55-57 West 26th St., NEW YORK Shipmeuts, any qaantltjr, TTh9le- sale Market Rates. A. L YOUNG & CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Choice Cut Flowers «*- C< "N'SIGNMKNTS SOLICITED S4 West 28th St., NEW YORK Prompt Payments. Telephone 3559 Madison Sq. HKNRY M. RODINSCIN. Pres. MAUKirE I.. (ILAS.S, Trcai CHAS.E.ROBINSOX.V-Pre>. .10SEP)1 MAROOLIS, Scc'7 HENRY M. ROBINSON CO. OF NEW YORK Maurice L. Glass, Manager] 55-57 WEST 26th ST. NEW YORK CITY Special A tif'ntion to the Shipping Trade October 26, 1912 HOKTICULTURE 583 BUY BOSTON FLOWERS N. F. McCarthy & co., 112 Arch St.. 31 Otis St. BOSTON'S BEST HOUSE MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, Inc. WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS Consignments Solicited Hardy Fancy Fein Our Specialty 38-40 BROADWAY, DETROIT, MIUH- Flower Market Reports ^Coiiitnitcd from page sSj) The condition is cer- NEW YORK tainly wo so tlian las: week wtiicli, is saying a wiiole lot, but complaints ot bal trade are general and none of the re- tail stores are doing that am Aint of business which usiially keeps them on the run at this time. The supply ot all stocks continues far above the de- mand. Good American Beauty rose? are little asked foi-. while Killa'nevs have sold well. Brides and Brides- maids of fine substance and color are difficult to move. We still have some dahlias, also plenty ot cosmos. Lil um longiflorum do not move at all. Car- nations are fast improving and chrys- anthemums continue to be very fine. Business picked PHILADELPHIA up a little last week and on the whole the situation was fairly satis- factory. The weather remains warm, causing a large amount of outdoor stock which has a depressing effect on the market. Besides this, the indoor stock is also prolific — so that quite a large amount of the medium and lower grades ot almost evei-ything is hard to sell at anything like value. But this is not so with special and fancy grades of the choicer flowers, such as American Beauty and other roses, chrysanthe- mums, carnations, etc. Orchids are in fair supply and hold their own as to quality and price but the latter has not yet reached the figure which the grower regards as satisfactorv. L'ly of the valley is selling much better and violets are also in good demand; but the weather is against tliem — be- ing much too warm for their keeping quality. Dahlias are still plentiful but the quality is beginning to go back a little. The greenhouse men are sitting up nights and sending praverfnl peti- tions to .lack Frost. The dahlia men are also sitting up nights and making petitions— to Old Sol! Some of the growers can talk ice in five language? but on the other hand the .Jersey man is a warm proposition. Really an in- teresting psychological contest and rather amusing to an onieok< r with m leanings either way. The sreat old standby among the chrysantl'Mnums 1, WELCH BROS. CO. AMERICAN BEAUTY. KILLARNEY, RICHMOND. MARYLAND AND ALL THE SUPERIOR ROSES, LILY OF THE VALLEY. CARNATIONS, ORCHIDS BEST PRODUCED „ 226 Pevonahire Street, Boston, Mas*. William F. Kasting Co. \AAHole8al< 383-387 ELLICOTT ST. >ris-ts BUFFALO, N. Y. —MONTREAL FLORAL EXCHANGE, LTD.-n ORGANIZED FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CANADIAN TRADE. OCT FIOWBKS AND FLORISTS' SCPPI.IES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. Uotnt-gnwu Stock • Spcclaltr. STBICTLY WHOLESALE; NOTHING SOLD AT RETAIL. Ample referemee fnrmlihad •• t« itaadlBC and flnaDcial ahllit.v ot the company. 123 MANSFIELD STREET, MONTREAL, P. Q. NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100^ To Dealers Only MISCELLANEOUS Last Half of Week ending Oct )9 1912 Cattleyas Lilies. Longiflorum Lily of the Valley Violets Chrysanthemums, Fancy ". " Ordinary Daises Sweet Peas Gardenias Adiantum Smllax Asparagus Plumosus, strings (per zoo) *' " & Spren (loo bunches) . 20.00 3.00 1. 00 ■■5 8.00 1. 00 4.00 6.00 8.00 40.00 4.00 2.00 ■3° 3^.co 6.00 2.00 2.00 25.00 .50 8.00 25.00 12.00 First Half of Week beginning Oct. 21 1912 20.00 3.00 1. 00 •15 8.00 2.00 1.00 4.00 6.00 8.00 40.00 4.00 3.00 .20 25.00 6.00 2.00 2.00 15.00 .50 8.00 25.00 12.00 expected in a few days. There is to really good yellow at present. Some very nice pompons are to be se?n around. Stroud's yellow "Overbrook" Is one of the best. The frost last wee ; WASHINGTON diminished the sup- ply of dahlias and cosmos but chrysanthemums are ve'y plentiful and lessen the demand for all other flowers. Orchids are plentifrl: supply exceeds the demand. Volets are far from being at their best as the weather is very warm again. The local market here ST. LOUIS was very much over- crowded all during the last week, and prices took a big drop in al! grades. One can get any amoimt of good roses. Violets are becoming more plentiful then ever but are not of as good quality as they will be later on. Carnations in all varieties and chrysanthemums are becoming nure and more every day. Outdoor stock is holding up better then usual. This consists ot cosmos, dahlias, tuberoses, etc. Lilies are not any too many for the demand. INCORPORATED. Indianapolis. Ind. — A. Wiegand's Sons' Co., fiorists. capital stock $30,- 000. Incorporators, George B. Wie- gand, H. L. Wiegand and C. R. Green. Hamden, Conn. — Elms Pottery Co., capital stock $10,000. Incorporators, Joseph C. Lippincott, Harry W. Aus- tin and John P. O'Halloran. St. Louis, Mo. — Windier Wholesale Floral Co.. to carry on a general floral, florists' supply and commission busi- ness. Capital stock $6,000. Albert J. Windier, Prank A. Windier, and Al- bert W. Gunz. G A L. A.X: Fine Quality of Brilliant Bronze and Green Galax, 40c. per 1000; $.3.00 per case of 10,000. A-1 Dagger and Fancy Ferns, T5 cents pel- 1000. Laurel Festoonins, 4 cents per yard. Bunch Laurel, 25 cents per bundle. All other Evergreens at lowest prices. Write, Wire or Telephone. MILLINGTON FERN CO. MILLINGTON, MASS. Telegraph Station, New Salem, Mass. Unknown Customers— Cash with order or reference. Fresh Ferns, Green GaUx and Leocothoe Sprajs NOW KE.ADV. Fancy and Dagger Ferns. 1000, $1.00; case Green Galax,' 1000, 40c; ease ot 10,000, $4.00. Bronze Galax, case lots only, $5.00. Green Leucothoe, long, $2.00 per 1000; short. $1.00 per 1000. Our leaves are always put up nicely; they are gathered in the Black Mountains. C. A. CARAWAY, Office, CELO, N. C. Wired Toothpicks Manufactured by W.J. COWEE, Berlin, N.Y. 10,000 »1.78. M.W« »7.I«. Sample frw For sale by dealers WILLIAM H. KUEBLER Brooklyn's Foremo«t and Best WHOLESALE COMMISSION HOUSE A First Class Market for all CUT FLOWERS 28 Willoughby St.. Brooklyn, N. Y. 584 HORTICULTURE October 26, 1912 Buyer's Directory and Ready Reference Guide Advertisements under this head, one cent a word. Initials count as words Display advertisers in tiiis Issue are also listed under this classification without charge. Reference to List of Advertisers will indicate the respective pages. Buyers failing to find what they want in this list irill confer a favor by writing us and we will try to put them in communication with reliable dealers. K. ACCOUNTANT J. Dysart, 40 State St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. APHINE Apblne Mfg. Co., Mndlson, N. J. For page see Llit of A^Tertlsera. AQUATICS To Close for Cleaning: Pool, 30% tor Caah With Order. Water hyacinths, the oddeat, most beau- tiful and valuable plants; e.xtra strong. In the finest condition; $5.00—100. 135.00— 1000; second grade, $3.00—100, $18.00—1000. Blooming water hyacinths make leaders at 25c. retail. Cash, please. Texas Nursery & Floral Co., Box 178 Alvin, Tex. ARAUCARL48 Godfrey Aschmann, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. ASPARAGUS F. K. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. Ehmann, Corfu, N. Y. Asparagus Plumosus, 2»4 inch, 2c.; 3 inch, 3o. Sprengeri, 2^4 inch, IV.c. ; 3 inch, 2%'^. Hill Top Greenhouses, Utica, N. Y. AZALEAS P. Ouwerkerk, Hoboken, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Leuthy & Co., RosUndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Loechner & Co., New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. P. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudaon. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. BAT treb:8 Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. McHutchlsoD A Co., 17 Murray St., N. For page see List of Advertisers. Y. Bobbink t Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. August Roelker & Sons, 31 Barclay St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Bay trees and Box trees, all sires. Write for special list. Julius Roehrs Co., Rntber- ford, N. J. BEDDING PLANTS A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. For page see List of Advertisers. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. For page see List of Advertisers. BEGONIAS J. A. Peterson & Sons, Cluclnnatl, O. Glory of Cincinnati. For page see List of Advertisers. BEBBERIS THUNBERGII 100,000 Berberls Thunbergii, from 6 in. to 2M> ft., and new seed of same; also Clematis panleulata, 1, 2 and 3-yr. old, and new seed. Get my prices. Benj. Connell, Florist, Merchantville, N. J. BOXWOOD TREES Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Box Trees, all sizes. Ask for special list. BOILERS Kroeschell Bros. Co., 466 Erie St.. Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Hltchlngs & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. Y. Lord & Burnham Co.. 1133 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. BOXES— CUT FLOWER— FOLDING Edwards Folding Box Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. Folding cut flower boxes, the best made. Write for list. Holton & Hunkel Co., Mil- waukee, Wis. BULBS AND TUBERS M. Thorburn & Co., 33 Barclay St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. MicheU's Seed House, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Ralph M. Ward & Co., 71 Murray St., New York. Horseshoe Brand Lilies and French Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers. James Vlck's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. The W.'W. Barnard Co., Chicago, HI. For page see List of Advertisers. Fottler, Flske, Rawson Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. B. S. Miller, Wading River, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. P. H. Goodsell, New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. I'. K. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. O. V. Zangen, Hoboken, N. J. Dutch and French. For page see ^ist of Advertisers^ Weeber & DoTiT New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. R. & J. Farquhar Co.. Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Bulbs of all descriptions. Write for prices. C. Keur & Sons, HlUegom, Holland. New York Branch, 31-S3 Broadway. CALLAS Wm. Ehmann, Corfu, N. Y. CANNAS THE IMPROVED CANNAS. You can double your profits by stock- ing un with the new cannas. Be sure to get our list before you place your order. The Conard & Jones Company, West Grove, Penna. CAPE JASMINE Cape Jasmine, fine cuttings, 8 inch and over, ready for rooting; 100 $1.00, 1000 $8.00, prepaid. Cash with order. Texaa Nursery & Floral Co., Box 178, Alvln, Tex. CARNATION STAPLE Split carnations quickly, easily and cheaply mended. Plllsbury's Carnation Staple, 2000 for $1.00 post paid. I. L. PlUsbury, Galesburg, III. CARNATIONS P. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette, Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. B. G. Merritt & Co., Grange, Md. Field-Grown Carnations. For page see List of Advertisers. Kretsehmar Bros., West Nyack, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. 11. Totty, MadLsou, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Carnatloiis, 700 Fair Maid, $5.00 per 100. Wm. Cap.stlck, Auburndale, Mass. Enchantress Rose-pink White Enchantress. Red Lawson T. W. Lawsnn. CARNATIONS— Continued This stock has been kept pinched back all summer, no buds now in sight. A No. 1 stock. ..$6.0n, 100; $50.00, 1000 . 6.00, 100; 50.00, 1000 . 6.00, 100; 50.00, 1000 . 0.00, 100; 50.00, 1000 . 6.00. 100; 50.00, 1000 THE DANLEY GREENHOUSES, MACOMB, ILLINOIS. CHRYSANTHEMUMS R. J. Irwin, New York, N. Y. Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Stock Plants, Smith's Advance 'Mnm«, 75c. per doz., $5.00 per 100. Pclrce Broth- ers, Waltham, Mass. CHRYSANTHEMUM, THE. By A. Her- rlngton. The author has endeavored to assist and direct the efl'orts of those who would grow and excel in producing per- fect chrysanthemum flowers, showing that not in secret arts and practices, but. Ip plain course of procedure are the deslrM results attained. Illustrated, 160 pages. Price 50 cents. Orders filled by HORTICULTURE, 11 Hamilton Place, Boston. COCOANCT FIBRE SOIL 20th Century Plant Food Co., Beverly, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. CYCLAMENS Thomas Roland, Nahant, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. R. J. Irwin, New York, N. Y. Cyclamen, large plants, 3 Inch, $4.00 per 100. Hill Top Greenhouses, Utica, N. Y. Cyclamens, 3-inch pots, $10.00 per 100; $80.00 per 1000. Julius Roehrs Co., Ruther- ford, N. J. DAHLIAS Dahlias— 2500 field clumps, latest varie- ties, cheap for cash ; or what have yon to exchange? Geo. H.Walker, Dahlia Expert, North Dighton, Mass. NEW DAHLIAS FOR 1912. Dorothy Peacock, Mrs. J. Gardner Ca»- sett. Golden Wedding, New Century Dah- lias, etc. Big stock of best cut flower dahlias. Write for surplus list and special prices. Peacock Dahlia Farms, WiUljms- town Junction, N. J., Post Office, Berlin. N. J. DAISIES Wm. Ehmann, Corfu, N. Y. DECORATIVE PLANTS A. Leuthy & Co., Perkins St. Nurseries, Roslindale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Robert Craig Co., Market and 49th St»., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. John Scott, Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Woodrow & Marketos, 41 West 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. DOUBLE CLAW HAMMER Double Claw Hammer Co., Brooklyn, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. FEBTILINE Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. For List of Aihrertisers See Page 563 October 26, 1912 HORTICULTUEE 585 I BBTHiIZEBS Elmer D. Su.ith & Co., Adrian, Mich. FertlUne. For page see List of Advertisers. 20th Century Plant Food Co., Beverly, Masi. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. Elliott & Sons, 42 Vesey St., N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. Stumpp & Walter Co., New York, N. T. Clay's Fertilizer. For page see List of Advertisers. Pulverized Manure Co., 31 Union Stock Yards, Chicago, 111. Wizard Brand Cattle Manure. For page see List of Advertisers. FERNS A. LeJthy & Co., Rosllndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Godfrey Aschmann, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. H. H. Barrows & Son, Whitman, Masa. For page see List of Advertisers. John Scott, Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Robert Craig Co., Philadelphia. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Frank Oechslin, 4911 Quiney St., Chicago. Ferns for Dishes. For page see List of Advertisers. R. J. Irwin, New York, N. Y. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-onHudson, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Adlantum cuneatum clumps, will divide to make 4 to 6 plants, $12.00 per 100. Wm. Capstick, Auburndale, Mass. Fern runners, fine stock Boston, Whit- manll, Amerpohll. Sprlngfleldll, $1.80 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. Roosevelt runners, very fine, $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. Roosevelt, 4-lnch, $15.00 per 100, 5-lnch, $25.00 per 100. Asp.iragiis Plumosus, 4- Inch, handsome stock, $8.00 per 100. 60,000 sq. ft. of glass at Cleveland, O., devoted exclusively to ferns. I have the best stock to he had anywhere. Prices are low, for cash only. Schneider, Florist, Springfield, O. FLORISTS' ENCYCLOPEDIA FREE M. Rice & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. B''or page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS' LETTERS Boston Florist Letter Co., 66 Pearl St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS^ SCPPLIES N. F. McCarthy & Co., 112 Arch St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. H. M. Robinson & Co., 15 Province St. and 9 Chapman Place, Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. M. Rice & Co., 1220 Race St., Phila., Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. 8. S. Pennock-Meelian Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., 1129 Arch St., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. Welch Bros. Co., 228 Devonshire St. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWER POTS. W. H. Ernest, 28th and M Sts., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. A. H. Hews & Co., Cambridge, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Hllflnger Bros., Ft. Edward, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Syracuse Pottery Co., Syracuse, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. FORGET-ME-NOTS Forget-me-nots from greenhouse grown seed, sure for Christmas; strong 2%-ln. plants, extra early, continuous bloomer, $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. Cash. B. B. Pohlmann, 645 Chapln, Rockford, 111. FREE8IAS F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hndson, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. FCNGINE Aphine Mfg. Co., Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. GALAX Michigan Cut Flower Co., 38 and 40 Broad- way, Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. Kerran Co., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Millington Fern Co., MiUlngton, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. GERANinHS R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Harsh, Mai'yiand For page see List of Advertisers. NEW GERANIUM "HELEN MICHBLL." The best clear scarlet Bedding Geranium ever offered. See Adv., page 384. 214 In. plants (ready from January, 1913), $2.50 per doz.; 100, $15.00; $125.00 per 1000. Orders Booked Now. MICHELL'S SEED HOUSE, Philadelphia, Pa. GLADIOLUS John Lewis f hllds, Flowerfleld, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Independence, light scarlet, fine for florists and shipping. 1% in. up, $2.50; 1 in., $2.00; % in., $1.75; % in., $1.25 per 100. Bulblets, 50c. per 1000. Clark W. Brown, Ashland, Mass. GLASS Foley Mfg. Co., Western Ave., between 25th and 26th Sts., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Sharp, Partridge & Co., 22d and Lumber Sts., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Parshelsky Bros., inc., 215-217 Havermeyer St., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers Greenhouse glass, lowest prices. John- ston Glass Co., Hartford City, Ind. GLAZING POINTS H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. Peerless Glazing Point. For page see List of Advertisers. GOLD FISH Gold flsh, aquarium plants, snails, cas- tles, globes, aquarium, flsh foods, nets, etc., wholesale. Franklin Barrett, breeder, 4815 D St., Olney, Philadelphia, Pa. Large breeding pairs for sale. Send for price list. GREENHOUSE BUILDING MATERIAL A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset, Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. King Construction Co., N. 'Tonawanda, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Metropolitan Material Co., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co., Chicago. Pecky Cypress for Benches. For page see List of Advertisers. Frank Van Assche, Jersey City, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. S. Jacobs & Sons, Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. v. E. Reich, Brooklyn, N. Y. Lord & Bumham Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION Foley Mfg. Co., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION — Continued A. T. Steams Lumber Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Charles H. Dodd, Jersey City, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. H. Lutton, Jcrsej City, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Metropolitan Material Co., Brooklyn, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. Frank Van Assche, Jersey City, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Bumham Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Pierson U-Bar Co., Madison Ave., New York. Designer and Builder. HItchlngs & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. T. GUTTERS King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. Y. King Channel Gutters. For page see List of Advertisers. Metropolitan Material Co., Brooklyn, N. T. Iron Gutters. For page see List of Advertisers. RAIL INSURANCE Florists' Hail Asso. of America. J. G. Esler, Saddle River, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. HARDY FERNS AND GREEN GOODS Michigan Cut Flower Exchange. 38 and 40 Broadway, Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. The Kervan Co., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Millington Fern Co., Millington, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. HEATING APPARATUS Kroeschell Bros. Co., 466 Erie St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. H. Dodd, Jersey City, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS Bay State Nurseries, No. Abington, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. E. S. MUIer, Wading River, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. P Ouwerkerk, P. O. No. 1, Hoboken, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. HOSE H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. HOT-BED SASH A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset, Masa. For page see List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Parshelsky Bros., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. V. E. Reich, Brooklyn, N. Y. Double Glass. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, N. X. For page see List of Advertisers. INSECTICIDES Eastern Chemical Co., Boston, Masa. Imp. Soap Spray. For page see List of Advertisers. Aphine Manufacturing Co., Madison, N. J. Aphine and Fungine. For page see List of Advertisers. Lemon Oil Co., Baltimore, Md. Standard Insecticide. For page see List of Advertisers. In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture 586 HORTICULTUEE October 26, 1912 INSECTICIDES — Continued Interstate Tobacco Co., New Yoik, N. 1. "Tip Top" Tobacco Powder. For page see List of Advertisers. Benjamin Hammond, FIshklll-on-HodsoD, N. y. Slug Shot. For page see List of Advertisers. Kentucky Tobacco Product Co., Louisville, Ky. Nlco-Fume. IBIS GERMAN IRIS. FLORENTINE (slate white), CELESTE (lavender), FAIRY (white), SPECIOSA (purple), DALMATICA (pale blue). ^^ ^ SIBERIAN IRIS. ^„,„„ WHITE BLUE (type), BLUE ORIBN- TALIS WHITE ORIENTALIS (Snow Queen). Dozens, hundreds, thousandg. a H%TciifNSON, SPRINGFIELD, MASS. JAPANESE LILIES Loechner & Co., New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. LEMON OIL LemoD Oil Co., Baltimore, Md. For page see List of Advertisers. LILY BULBS R & J. Farquhiir & Co., Boston, Mass. New Lilies. For page see List of Advertisers. r E Plerson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Jas. Vlck'8 Sons, Rochester, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. R M. Ward & Co., New York, N. Y. Horse Shoe Brand. For page see List of Advertisers. LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS Loechner & Co., New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. F R Plerson Co., Tarry town-on-Hudsou, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. August Roelker & Sons, 31 Barclay St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. McHotchlson & Co., 17 Murray St., N. Y. Berlin Valley Pips. For page see List of Advertisers. MASTICA F O. Pierce Co., New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons, Boston, For page see List of Advertisers NICO-FOME Kentucky Tobacco Product Co., Louisville, Ky. NCB8EBY STOCK P. Ouwerkerk, Weehawken Heights, N. 3. For page see List of Advertisers. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Bay State Nurseries North Ablngton, Mass. Hardy, Northern Grown Stock. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. W. B. Whlttler & Co., South Framlngham, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. P. Hamilton Goodsell, New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. McHutchlson & Co., 17 Murray St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. August Roelker & Sons, 31 Barclay St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Fursts' Nurseries, Brussels, Belgium. Send for Catalogue. For page see List of Advertisers. NURSERY STOCK— Continned John Waterer & Sons. Ltd., Bagshot, Eng. For page see List of Advertisers. Manual of the Trees of North America, by C. S. Sargent, mailed to your address for ?6.00 by Horticulture Publishing Co., 11 Hamilton Place, Boston. TREES, SHRUBS, ROSES, EVER- GREENS, PEONIES, HARDY PLANTS. EUwangcr & B.nrry, Rochester, N. Y. SHRUBBERY. There are bargains to be had here In snoh varieties a.s Spireas, Altheas, Weigelas ■ind l*hiladelphus, and this names only a few. We have acres of shrubs, well grown :inil ready fnr you. Write for price list. The Conard & Jones Company, West Grove, Penna. ONION SETS Leonard Seed Co., Chicago, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. ORCHID FLOWERS Jas. McManus. New York. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. ORCHID PLANTS Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Hybrid Orchids. For page see List of Advertisers. Sander, St. Albans, England. Importer, Exporter, Growers, Hybridists. For page see List of Advertisers. ORCHID GROWERS' MANUAL. By B. S. Williams, 3(X) Illustrations, 800 pages: descriptions of upwards of 25(X) species and varieties of orchidaceous plants, etc. The most complete work on Orchids and Orchid Culture ever pub- lished. Price $10.00. Orders filled by HORTICULTURE, 11 Hamilton Place, Boston. PALMS, ETC. A. Leuthy & Co., Perkins St. Nurseries, Roslindale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Godfrey Aschmann, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Robert Craig Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. John Scott, Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertlgers. Joseph Heacock, Wyncote, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Loechner & Co., New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. August Rolker & Son, 31 Barclay St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. PAPER POTS Paper Pots; 5000 3 In., $5; 2% In., $4; 2 In., $3. Shipped flat, low freight rates. Crosby & Son, CatonvUle, Baltimore, Md. PATENTS Siggers & Siggers, Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. PEAT J. H. Sprague. Barnegat, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. PECKY CYPRESS BENCHES Foley Mfg. Co., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. PEONIES Peonies. The world's greatest collection, 1200 sorts. Send for list. C. Betscher, Canal Dover, O. PHOENIX ROEBELINII P R. Plerson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. PLANT AND BULB IMPORTS August Roelker & Sons, New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. McHutchlson & Co., 17 Murray St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. PLANT TRELLISES AND STAKES Seele's Tleless Plant Stakes and Trel- lises. H. D. Seele & Sons, Elkhart, Ind. Plant Trellises and Stakes. & Co., Westboro, Mass. P. A. Angler PLANT TUBS A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. "Rlverton Special." PIPE AND FITTINGS Foley Mfg. Co., Chicago. Kroescbell Bros. Co., 466 Erie St., Chicago. POINSETTIAS A. Henderson & Co., Chicago, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Skldelsky, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. POT HANGERS Pot hangers, Kramer's ?1 doz. by exp., $1.25 by mall. 1. N. Kramer & Sons, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. PRIMULAS Malacholdes, strong 3% In., ready tor 5 In., $7.00 per 100. Israel Quint, 125 Wal- nut Ave., Roxbury, Mass. Primroses. Chinese and Obconica, fine large plants. 21/4 iuch. .$1.50 per lOO; 3 inch, $2,50 per 100. Hill Top Greenhouses, Utlca, N. Y. PRIVET Franklin Davis Nursery Co., Baltimore, Md. For page see List of Advertisers. RAFFIA McHutchlson & Co., 17 Murray St, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. REFRIGERATORS FOR FLORISTS McCray Refrigerator Co., Kendalvilie, Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. RHODODENDRONS John Waterer & Sons, Ltd., Bagshot, Eng. For page see List of Advertisers. P. Ouwerkerk, Hoboken, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. RIBBONS AND CHIFFONS M. Rice & Co., 1220 Race St., Phlla., Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. ROSES P. Ouwerkerk, P. O. No. 1, Hoboken, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Robert Craig Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. American Grown Roses. For page see List of Advertisers. Bay State Nurseries, I^orth Ablngton, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., Phlla., Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. A. N. Plerson, Cromwell, Conn. Bedding Roses. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Wood Bros., FIshklll, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers M. H. Walsh, Woods Hole, Mass. Rambler Roses for Forcing. RUBBER TREES Godfrey Aschmann, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. For List of Advertisers See Page 563 October 26, 1912 H 0 R T [ C U L T U R E 587 SEED GROWERS Oklaboma Seed Growers Co., Enid, Okla. For page see List of Advertisers. Leonard Seed Co., Chicago, 111. For page see List of AdTertlsers. Everett B. Clark Seed Co., Mllford, Conn. For page see List of Advertisers. Braslao Seed Growers Co., San Jose, Cal SEEDS Joseph Breck & Sons, 51 and 52 N. Market St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Mlcbell's Seed House, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers, Fottler, Flske, Rawson Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 33 Barclay St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Leonard Seed Co., Chicago, 111. Peas, Beans, Radish and all Garden Seeds. For page see List of Advertisers. 8. S. Skldelsky & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Cyclamen and Pansy Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. Arthur T. Boddlngton, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Bolglano & Son, Baltimore, Md. For page see List of Advertisers. The Haven Seed Co., Santa Ana, Call. Tomato Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. James Vlck's Sons, Rochester. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. S. Bryson Ayres Co., Independence, Mo. Sweet Peas. For page see List of Advertisers. Weeber & Don, New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Loechner & Co., New York, N. Y. Oats, Barley and Wheat. For page see List of Advertisers. T. J. Grey Co., 32 So. Market St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. P. Hamilton Goodsell, New York, N. Y. Grass Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. SEED PACKETS. Brown Bag Filling Machine Co., Fitchburg, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. SHEEP MANURE Wm. Elliott & Sons, 42 Vesey St., New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. SLUG SHOT B. Hammond, FlsbklU-on-Hudson, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. SFHAONUU MOSS J. H. Sprague, Barnegat, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Sphagnum Moss, large bales. Green Moss In bbls. Laurel Bunches and Broken Laurel. James Day, Mllford, N. H. Live Sphagnum moss, orchid peat and orchid baskets always on hand. Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J. STOVE PLANTS Orchids— Largest stock in the country. Stove plants and Crotons, finest collection. Jnlius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. TIP TOP TOBACCO POWDER Interstate Tobacco Co., Inc., 1397-1399 Ave. A, New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. VENTILATING APPARATUS Foley Mfg. Co., Chicago. The Advance Co., Richmond, Ind. Improved Ventilator Arm. For page see List of Advertisers. Quaker City Machine Works, Richmond, Ind. 20th Century Arm. For page see List of Advertisers. VINCAS Vlnea Minor, or grave myrtle, a hardy evergreen trailing plant particularly adapt- ed to covering graves. It is a beautiful dark green, thrives as well in dense shade as in the sun. I have thousands of well rooted outdoor grown plants and rooted runners. $5.00 per 1000. Samples free by mall. C. M. Webb, Fayettevllle, Tenn. VIOLETS Violets, Prince of Wales, strong, healthy, field plants, $6.00 per 100; $55.00 per 1000. Charles Lenker. Freeport. L. I., N. Y. PRINCESS OF WALES VIOLETS. Strong, field-grown plants, $5.00 per 100. J. W. TULLOCH, Danvers, Massachusetts. WIRED TOOTHPICKS W. J. Cowee, Berlin, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. WIREWORK Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., N. Y. For page see List of AdvertiserB. Wirework. Write for our catalogue. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. William E. Hellscher's Wire Works, 38-40 Broadway, Detroit, Mich. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Boston N. F. McCarthy & Co., 112 Arch St. and 31 Otis St. For page see List of Advertlsere. Welch Bros. Co., 226 Devonshire St For page see List of Advertisers. H. M. Robinson & Co., 15 Province St. and 9 Chapman PI., For page see List of Advertisers. BntTalo, N. T. William F. Kasting Co., 383-87 EUicott St. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Peter Reinberg, 37 Randolph St. For page see List of Advertisers. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. J. A. Budlong, 37-39 Randolph St. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Flower Growers' Association, 176 N. Michigan Ave. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Carnation Co., 30 E. Randolph St. For page see List of Advertisers. Cincinnati, Ohio The J. M. McCulIough's Sons Co., 316 Walnut St. For page see List of Advertisers. Detroit Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 38 and 40 Broadway. For page see List of Advertisers. Montreal _^ Montreal Floral Co., Ltd., Montreal, P. Q. For page see List of Advertisers. New York M. C. Ford, 121 W. 28th St, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. H. E. Froment, 57 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. E. C. Horan, B5 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of_Advertlsers. A. H. Langjahr, 130 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. James McManus, 55 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. W. F. Sheridan, 133 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. WHOLESALE FLORISTS New York— Continued Wm. H. Kuebler, 28 WlUoughby St.. Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Moore, Hentz & Nash, 55 and 57 W. 26tli St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Greater New York Florists' Association, 162 Livingston St., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Charles Mlllang, 55 and 57 West 28th St., _ _For page see List of Advertisers. P. J. Smith, 49 West 28th St., N. T. For page see List of Advertlaers. W. P. Ford, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Traendly & Schneck, New York7~N.~Y For page see List of Advertisers. Frank ilillang, 55-57 West 26tirst For page see List of Advertisers. Badgley, Riedel & Meyer, Inc., New York For page^ see List of Advertisers. Woodrow & Marketos, 41 West 28th St __^'>r_paee see List of Advertisers. Henry M. Robinson Co., New York N~T For page see List of Advertisers. ' J. K. Allen, New York, N Y For page see List of Advertisers. A. L. Young & Co., New York, N Y For page see List of Advertisers. Philadelphia Leo. Niessen Co., 1209 Arch St, Phlla., Pa For page see List of Advertisers. The S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., lSOS-12 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Rochester George B. Hart, 24 Stone St For page see List of Advertisers. New Offers In This Issue BONNAFFON CHRYSANTHEMUMS. S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., Phila., Pa. For page see List of .\dvertisers. - CYCLAMEN PLANTS. Ber.ffonfield Nurserie.':, Bergenfleld, N. J For page see List of Advertisers. FERNS, GALAX, LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS. • '. A. Caraway, Celo, N. C. For page see List of Advertisers. FIBRE BASKETS. M. Rice & Co.. Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. FUCHSIAS, COLEUS. R. Vincent. Jr.. & Sons Co.. White Marsh. Md. For page see List of Advertisers. GLADIOLL A. Heuderson & Co.. Chicago, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. NEW CROP ENGLISH MUSHROOM SPAWN. Weetior & Don. New York, N, Y. For page see List of Advertisers. PECKY CYPRESS. Foley Mfg. Co., Chicago, 111. E"or page see List of .Advertisers. SHAMROCK SEED. Thomas J. Grey Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. VIOLETS (Flowers). L. P. Schaeffer. Barrytown, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. WHOLESALE FLOWER GROWERS. Hoerber Bros., Chicago, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. In writing tc Advertisers Icindly mention Horticulture 588 HOETICULTUEE October 26, 1912 ir^o^ HEWS STANDARD PO'^S us... POT MAKERS FOR 140 YEARS WORLDS LARGEST MANUFACTURERS Pearson Str*et LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y. WRITE FOR CATALOGUE AND DISCOUNTS A. H. HEWS & CO., Inc. Main Office and Factories CAMBRIDGE. MASS. PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED. Holiday time is fast approaching and tlie question of suitable gifts for one's family and friends ■will soon de- mand attention. As a broadly general statement, it may be said tbat a well- selected book is always an acceptable gift, at once entertaining and instruc- . tive. Our readere will want something besides strictly horticultural books for this purpose and so we take the liberty of introducing them to a set just pub- lished by the well-known Boston house of L. C. Page & Co., which in diversity of character will furnish a selection for a variety of ages and tastes and are all beautiful products of the printers', engravers' and boo';- binders' art. Mary Ware's Promised Land, by Annie Fellows Johnston. — A most en- tertaining story by a most entertain- ing author. The route to the "prom- ised land" which is traversed in its chapters is one that young lady read- ers will find a veritable enchanted country. $1.50 net. The Chronicles of Quincy Adams Sawyer, Detective, by Charles Felton Pidgin. — Here is a book that will make the boys "sit up and take notice." Full of mysterious affairs and melodram- atic situations. Of engrossing interest from the first to the last chapter. Price net, $1.25; prepaid, $1.40. The Pioneer Boys of the Great Lakes. An engrossing tale for boys of the "Indian story" age. By Harrison Adams, illustrated by Charles Living- ston Bull. Not only the boys but some of our older readers will enjoy this thrilling narative of adventure on the trail of the Iroquois. Price $1.25 net. Jack Lorimer, Freshman, by Winn Standish. One more book in the pop- ular "Jack Lorimer" series, by Harold J. Cue. A story of college life that the youthful reader will enjoy. It is full of the characteristic love for adven- ture, exhilaration and rollicking fun, and will be read with avidity by both boys and girls of seminary age. 310 pages; price $1.50 net. The Grand Opera Singers of Today, by Henry C. Lahee. — The author is a painstaking researcher and in this vol- ume he has given a fine collation of facts about all the most famous sing- ers of today, including those of the rising singers whose history is likely to be of interest to the public. It is correct in its data and will be read with pleasure by music lovers. There are forty-eight full-page plates in duo- 1000 READY PACKED CRATES STANDARD FLOWER POTS AND BULB PANS can be shipped at an hour's notice. Price per crate : E(X)0 1% in. (5i $6.(H) 500 4 in. (g .14.50 1.500 2 •' " 4.S8 456 4Vj " " 5.24 15()0 2V4 " " 5.25 320 5 " " 4.51 1500 2V> " " 6.00 210 5Vi ■' " 3.7S 1000 3 " " 5.00 144 0 " " 3.16 800 3Vi " " 5.80 120 7 " " 4.20 60 S " " 3.00 HILFINGER BROS., P.tttrr, Fort Edward, N.Y. August Roiker & Sins. 31 Barclay St., N. Y. City, Agents ODI SPECIALTY— Loni Olstinci and nfort trate Syracuse Red Pots With new and improved machinery, we can supply your wants to better advantage than ever. Special dihcounts on largre orders. Syracuse Pottery Co., syr^acuse gravure. Price $2.50 net; $2.70, post- age prepaid. The Raphael Book, by Frank Roy Fraprie. 'This is an account of the life of the great painter, and his place in the development of art, together with a description of his paintings and fres- cos. There are fifty-four illustrations of the most noted works of Raphael preserved in the European galleries, several of these being reproductions in colors. The florist who makes a study of art in its best sense will find much in this book to interest him and the time will not be wasted. Publisher's price $2.50 net. The Romantic Story of the Puritan Fathers, by Albert Christophr Addi- son. In his address at Provincetown, Mass., in 1909, Ex-President Roosevelt said: "The Puritans' task was to con- quer a continent; not merely to over- run it, but to settle it. to till it, to build upon it a high industrial and social life; and, while engaged in the rough work of taming the shaggy wil- derness, at that very time also to lay deep the immovable foundations of our American system of civil, political and religious liberty achieved through the orderly process of law." How the Puritans went about it, the quaint and humorous as well as the serious phases of their career and its influence unon New England history and upon New England character are, in this book, graphically recounted. We have no- ticed, invariably, among the many floricultural visitors to Boston how deeply all are interested in the ancient landmarks of the town and the stirring records of its early days, preserved in legend and poeti-y. From this fact we conclude that the book in question will find a warm welcome among the read- ers of HORTICULTURE. There are some seventy illustrations of scenes in Old Boston, England; Boston. Mass., and vicinity; portraits, etc. The price of this book is $2.50 net. DREEFL'.S Florist Specialties, New Brand. New Style, Hose "RIVERTON" Furnished in lengths up to 500 ft. without seam or fh'e NOSE for the FLORIST ^-inch, per ft,, 15 c. Reel of 500 ft., " 1454c. 2 Reels, 1000 ft., " 14 c. J4-inch, " 13 c. Reels, 500 ft., *' xaji^c. Couplings furnished HENRr A. DIEER, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. I— STANDARD FLOWER If .vour greenhouses are within 500 miles I of the Capitol, write us, we can save | you money. W. H. ERNEST — 28th & M Sts. Washington, D. C. i^iiiiMiiMtiiMiiitifiNMmiiiiimtinuuHi I WANTS, FOR SALE, ETC. S AdmttiaetataiM In &is coltima one S cent a word. Initials count as words. S Cash urtth order. All corre^ondencc S addmsed "care HORTICUL- g TURE" should be sent to 11 Ham- S {lion Place, Beaton. imwHmwMMMiMniHUHHumiHmiiiHiw HELP WANTED WANTED, experienced man to take eh.irse of fruit houses. Good wages to capable srower. "K. Y," care HORTI- CULTURE^ ASSISTANT FLORIST, experienced in growing pot plants. Scotcti or English preferred. Give references. 190, care HORTICULT'UKE. ROSE GROWER, thoroughly experienced with American Beauties. Good wages and extras. in.S, care HORTICULTURE. SITUATIONS WANTED WANTED— Position In small, private place. Gardening, hostler, dair.v and general work. Sober, industrious. Address "T. .T.." care HORTICULTURE. SITUATION WANTED as head gardener; 1.^ years' experience inside and out; mar- ried, no children. Best references. F. T., care HORTICULTURE. SALESMAN and decorator, 14 years' ex- perleuee in city retail trade; 29 years of age- good worker; best references. Give full particulars in first letter. 192, care HORTICULTURE. FOR SALE FOR SALE— Fresh from factory, new; 10x12. 18x18. 16x24, double thick. A and B qualities. Market dropped. Now la the time to buy and saye money. Parsnel- sky Bros.. Inc., 215-217 Hayemeyer St., Brooklyn, N. Y^^ FOR SALE; several thousand feet of doulilp thick greenhouse glass 10 x 15, second hand, clean and good as new; also one thousand feet 4 in. cast Iron pipe and one Hitchings No. S-16 greenhouse boiler, yery low price for c.ish and Immediate delivery. F. E. Palmer, Brookline, Mass. WANTED TO RENT TO RENT' — On account of death an eld established place of 5 houses, 11,000 feet of glass. Is on the market) to rent, tuny eaufpped. 101, care HORTICULTUBB. October 26, 1912 HOETICULTUEE 589 PULVERIZED OR SHREDDED Pore, Dry, Safe and Reliable The best of all manures for Roses. Clean, convenient and eco- DOnical for top-dressing and mulching. Unequalled for potting soil. THE PULVERIZED MANURE CO., PULVERIZED CATTLE MANURE H SHEEP MANURE There is a reason why Wizard Brand Sheep Manure is more exten- sively used by Florists th;i,T any other: — Best for Carnations and Chrys- anthemums—Best for making bench soil— liquid manuring— and field work. Ask for our Growers' Bonklet and know why Wizard Brand leads. 31 Union Stock Yards, CHICAGO POISON Girnteett QOdsr ths insecticide Act. I91B. Sirlat No. 321 Save your plants and trees. Just the thint; for Greenhouse and outdoor use. Destroys Mealy Bug, Brown and White Scale, Thrip, Red Spider, Black and Green Fly, Mites, Ants, etc. without in- jury to plants and without odor. Used according to directions our standard Insecticide will prevent ravages on your crops by insects. Non-poisonous and harmless to user and plant. Leading Seedsmen and Florists have used it with wonderful results. Destroys Lice in Poultry Houses, Fleas on Dogs and all Domestic Pests. Excellent as a wash for d»gs and other animals. Relieves mange. Effective where others fail, K Pint - - 25o| Pint • - 40o| Quart • • 75c % Gallon, S1.25j Gallon, ft2.00; 5 Gallon Can, 19 ;iO Gallon Can . - 117.50 Dilute -with water so to S^ P'^^f* For Sale by Siedsmen and Florists' Supply Houses If you cannot obtain this from your supply house write us direct Lemon Oil Company Dept. K 4M W. L«xliiKt»ll St., Bsltlmora, Md. Directions ttt every package Imp Soap Spray KflTe^'five one to thirty-two. Single sallonSp $1.50 Eastern Chemical Company READ THIS You will need to buy something this fall — stock, supplies, equipment, etc., for store or greenhouse. Look through the Buyers' Directory and List of Advertisers in this paper and you'll probably find what you want listed there. We are proud of the fact that HORTICULTURE is recog- nised as the best paper of its class in this country in quality of reading matter and also of the fact that it is coming to be acknowledged as the best adveitising medium. The best friends of HORTICULTURE are those who buy from HORTICULTURE'S advertisers whenever possible and, in corresponding with the dealers al- ways t^ke the trifling trouble to re- fer to the paper. We have many such friends, otherwise our advertising columns would soon be deserted. Don't forget to do your part. CLAYS FERTILIZER 1 1 2 lb. bag, $5.50 56 lb. bag, $3.00 28 lb. bag, $1 .75 StUmpp & Walter Co., so Barclay St., N. Y. USED FROM OCEAN TO OCEAN FOR 29 YEARS^ Sold by Seed Dealers of America. Saves Currants, Pofntoes, Cabbas^e, Dlelons, Flowers, Trees and Shrubs from Insects. Put up in popular packages at popular prices. Write for free pamphlet on Biiers and Bliehts, etc., to B. HAM.MOND, - Flshkill-on-Hudson, New York. STERILIZED Sheep Manure For All Purposes $1.50 100 lbs., I Ton $26 Wm. El]iotr& Sons 42 VESEY ST., NEW YORK Established 1846. GrecD Flies and Black Flies Tee are easy to kHI with "TIF* BRAND Tobacco Powder For fnmlgatlDK or dustlDg. fS.OO per bas, IM lbs. Write for free lamples. Money with order. Infersfafe Tobacco Co., Inc. ' 1397-1399 Ave. A, NEW YORK Money refunded if not satisfied. Beware of imitations. Territory open for live Jobbers. Write for prices. Cocoanut Fibre Soil Is being^ UBed more and more In the sreenhonse and for covering' lawns from September to frost. Keep It In stock* it is a seller. I 20tti CENTURY PLANT F08D CO. 27 & 29 OCEM ST., BEVERLY, MASS The Becogrnlzed Standard Insecticide. Not a cure-all but a speclflc remedy for all sap sucking insects infesting plant life such as green, black, white fly. thrtps, red spider, mealy bug and soft scales. $1.00 per Qnart. $3.G0 per Gallon. fllll§iil An infallible remedy for mildew, rust and bench fungi. Does not stain the foliage. 76c. per Qnart. $2.00 per Gallon. \/Er9iviir4E A soil sterilizer and germicide. De- stroys eel, cut. wire and grub worms, maggots, root lice and anta. Used one part to 400 parts water, it does not in- jure plants, but protects your crops agninst ravages under the soli. $1.00 per Qnart. $3.00 per Gallon. All are spraying materials and are effective In the greenhouse and in the garden. FOR SAtE BY SEEDSMEN. Aphine Manufacturing Co., "n.'j""' Manufacturers of .Agricultural Chemicals M. C. EBEI., General Manasrer. THE IDEAL PLANT FOOD. tJnequaled for Producing Lusty CHRYSANTHEMUM BLOOMS Ten pounds, $3.00; twenty-five pounds, J6.00: fifty pounds, $10.00. Sample packets of one-halt pound mailed for 30e. Sample packets of one pound mailed for 50c. ELMER 0. SMITH & CO., ADRIAN, MICH. InwrHiiag tc Advertisers kindly motion Horticulture 590 HOETICULTUEE October 26, 1912 GREENHOUSES BUILDING OR CONTEMPLATED. Tampico, III. — Fred Shanks, house 12x24. Spokane, Wash. — Patrick Leavey, one house. Wayne, Pa. — Robert Le Boutiller. one house. Indiana, Pa. — Indiana Floral Co.. two houses. Cameron, Mo. — Ralph Ward, one vegetable house. Washington, N. J. — Alonzo J. Bryan, range of houses. Milwaukee, Wis. — Gustave Baerman, range of houses. Cincinnati, O. — John Kilgour, Read street, one house. Dayton. O. — National Cash Register Co., four houses each 11 x 72. Middieboro, Mass. — Kneeland Car- nation Company, one house. Kansas City, Mo. — R. S. Brown & Son. two houses each 20 x 110. Milwaukee, Wis. — Henry Kremmer, 1265 Hopkins street, one house. Los Angeles, Cal.— H. N. Gage, 534 South Broadway, lath house 100 x 360. Jackson, Mich. — Clara Brown & Co., 186 West Main street, two houses each 16x100. Memphis, Tenn. — Otto Schwill Co., 20 South Front street, greenhouses and store. Springfield, III. — Bell Miller, First and Canedy streets, two greenhouses, office and salesroom. Cleveland, O. — Buckhart Bros., addi- tion. Robert Addicott & Son. 480 Hay- den avenue, house 20 x 250. Portland, Ore. — J. E. Young, one vegetable house. E. Dungey, Seventi- eth and East Morrison streets, three houses, 20 X 60 each. Minneapolis, Minn. — O. A., E. E. and Julius Vasatka, 4315-21 Chicago aven- ue, greenhouse and office building. Hiawatha Gardens Co., University avenue, S. E., greenhouse 40 x 190, also office building. Easthampton, Mass. — Thomas Cop- son has purchased the greenhouses of S. S. Hitchcock on School street. He will remove them to his own property on Chapman avenue and grow stock for the local trade this winter. GREAT for HIGH NAILING Palls the nail ont straight and easy. This Is Important In hot houses. 16 or 21 oz. Head. Cheapest and handiest hammer ever made, when yon consider what It will do. Costs three times more to make — but. At yonr dealer's or from us. delivery pro- paid. RETAIL $1.00 DOUBLE CLAW HAMMER CO. 4S3 BROADWAY BROOKLYN N.Y. ALL OVER THE UNITED STATES KING GREENHOUSES ALL KINDS KING IRON FRAME KING SEMI IRON FRAME KING FLAT RAFTER TYPE KING CONSERVATORIES WE HAVE THE EQUIPMENT, ABILITY, EXPERI- ENCE AND INCLINATION TO GIVE YOU THE BEST OF SERVICE IN ANY KIND OF GREEN- HOUSE PROJECT. Try us, and let u« figure with you KING CONSTRUCTION CO. Head Office & Works Eastern Sales Office N. TONAWANDA, N.Y. 1181 Broadway, NEW YORK Boston Office, WInthrop Building, 7 Water St., Boston, Mass. A STIC A reenhouse^laanl USEJTNaW. F.O.PIERCE CO. 12W. BROAOWAY NEW YORK Mastica is elastic and tenacious, admits off ex- pansion and contraction Putty becomes hard and brittle. Broiten glass more easily removed without breaiclng of other glass as occurs with hard putty. Lasts longer than putty Easy to apply. FURNItHED AND ERECTED Greenhouse Materials IRON or WOOD SASH BARS In all lengths up to 83 feet. Milled to any detail furnished or will fumlsb details and cut materials ready for erection. Fulton Ave., Rose Ave. and Dwight Street JERSEY CITT, N. J. Frank Van Assche, )reer's Peerless^ Glazing Points For Greenlioiises Drive easy and true, becanse bolb bevels are od tbe same tide. Can't twist aad break the eUss in diivine. Galvao* ized and will not nist. No rights or lefts. Tbe Peerless Glazing Point is patented. Noothers lilc«^ it. Order from your deale^ or direct from us. 1000,75c. postpaid. ^ Samples free. HENST A. DEEEB.I 714 Chestnat Street^ ?hUMlelptilft. CHARLES H. DODD Qreenhonse Builder. General OreenhoaM Hechanle. Iron Fnuno and Wood B«r Hobmo. Ideal Oreenhonso Boilers. Material! Famished or Erected. HeatlU and VentlUtliic Materials. 578 DC8» Ave., JERSEY CITY. N. J. October 26, 1912 HOETICTJLTUEE •)91 Metropolitan Patent IRON GUTTER rig 2 One of the features of tills Gutter Is that It can be put up In wrought Iron any lengths (without boring hole*), by bolting the Gutter together and acrew- Ing clip to the roof bars, for any size glass. Metropolitan Material Company 1398-1408 Metropolitan Avenoe BROOKLYN. NEW YORK KROESCHELL BOILER SEND FOR CATALOGUE KROESCHELL BROS. CO. 466 W. Erie St., Chicago, ill. SPECIFY Advance Ventilating Apparatus when ordering yonr bnlld- lug material. Our ma- chlneB have satisfied the most critical users and win continue to do so. Remember that we ab- solutely guarantee onr ap- paratus to give perfect satisfaction. We want you to have our catalog. Send ni your name and address and we will forward oe? at once. ADVANCE CO., - Richmtitd. Ind. Pecky Cypress THE IDEAL BENCH LUMBER Any width from 4 in. to 12 in. Any length from 6 ft. to 20 ft. One and two inches thick, rough or dressed. Also HEART CYPRESS POSTS 4 by 5 in. and 5 by 5 in. Car loads or less. Btsl Quality. Low price THE FOLEY MFG. COMPANY Western Ave. 25th to 26th St., Chicago NEW YORK, St. James Bldg. PHII-ADKLPHIA, West End Trust Bldg. SHARP, PARTRIDGE & CO. Are Leaders in GREENHOUSE GLASS CHICAGO, ILL. OUR PRICES WILL PROVE THIS. GLASS fur GREENHOrSE and HOT BED SASHES. Our prices can be barl liy mail, and it will pay you to get tbeui. We carry the largest stock of Specially Selected Glass iu Greater New York and can supply any quantity from a box to a ear load on a one day notice, and at Roeli Bottom Prices. PARSHELSKY BROS. Inc. 2lii-ill IIa\ einejfr St., Brooklyn, N. Y. mm SASH BARS 32 feet or longer HOT BED SASH PECKY CYPRESS BENCH LUMBER GREENHOUSES ERECTED AND EQUIPPED COMPLETE IF DESIRED S. JACOBS & SONS UPON ^r ^^, JSC0UC5T CVcvyTniNQ 1359-1385 Flushrng Ave. BROOKLYN, - • - N. Y. Write for Circular "D" and Prices Ttie A. T. STEARNS LUMBER CO. NEPONSET, BOSTON, MASS. Evans 20th Century Arm Will not iwist the shafting pipe. Three times the power of old style elbow arms. Sold cnily with Evans Challenge Machine. Write for free Catalogue to QUAKER CITY HACIIINS CO. Richmond, Ind. When writing to adverti»er9 kindiy mention HORTICULTURE. Send your business direct to Washintrtoa. Saves time and insures better service. Personal attention guaranteed. Thirty years active service. SIGGERS & SIGGERS PATENT LAWYERS Box 9, National Union Building Washington, D. C. WROUGHT IRON PIPE FOR SALE Retbreaded, tboroughlr oTerhauied, la raa- dom leogtbB, gaarantewl fre* from apllt. or bole*. It will pay jou to commanleai. with .a. ALBERT & DAVIDSON m-n UbIob AT.nn. Brooklyn. K. T, THE FLORISTS' HAIL ASSOCIATION Ot AMERICA, insurer of 32,500,000 sq. It. of (jlaH For particulars address John G. Esler, swy Saddle River, N.I. 592 HOETICULTUEE October 26, 1912 ERECTED AT RIVERDALE. N. Y. For Quicker Deliveries To get a greenhouse job to do is one thing — to get the job done when you want it done is quite an- otlier thing. If you are in a hurry for your house, we are in just as much of a hurry as you are. Never in our half a century and more of business have we been turning out houses with such speed. Our Des Plaines factory is a new one — up-to-date in every particular. Lord & Burnham Co., The entire Irvington factory has practically been rebuilt and modernized. The handling of the work more care- fully systematized. All this is telling, and telling big, in both the speed and quality of our work. If you want the best of work, and quickest work possi- ble— you want us. Write at once and let's get things started. Factories : IRVINGTON, N. Y. DES PLAINES, ILL. SALES OFFICES NEW YORK BOSTON PHILADELPHIA CHICAGO St. James BIdg. Tremont Bldg. Franklin Bank BIdg. Rookery BIdg. The SEKVICE BUILDING Is usually a source of great an- noyance to the up-to-date gardener and it requires architect- ural ability to design appropriate Potting Hoases tliat will add to the attractiveness of the Greenhouses. You will admit that this SERVICE BUILDING Is unusually attrai five. Its Old English Architecture is along the same lines as other buildings on this large estate; it Is equipped with all modern Improvements for the comfort of the gardener and his assis- tants and the connecting house, sixteen feet long (ample for Propagating purposes), prevents the shading of adjoining houses. Will be glad to talk to you on the SERVICE BUILDING. WILLIAM H. LUTTON West Side Avenue Station JERSEY CITY, N. J. ERECTED AT BUIDGEl'OKT, CONN. THE BEAUTIFUL SYMMETRY of lines ONLY secured In THE LUTTON PATENTED CURVED EAVE IKON FRAME HOUSE is easily distinKUishal>le. It Is the ARTISTIC applica- tion to the small details that commands the attention of the most CRITICAL. .11 ST note tlie construction of the HOOD over doorway. ITS SniPLICITY and how IT H.ARMONIZES vrlth the general appearnnre of the construction. THAT is only one of the de- fails. Throughout the entire arrangement the same original nie<-iianlc;ii al^ility is employed. THEN again this construction is patented. UNITED STATES PATENT NO. 903,165. A PO.SITIVE ASSUn.\NCE of retelvinir tlie genuine successful CURVED E.*VE. Write for more particulars. A Dahlia Walk A rather novel adaptation of the dahlia is well shown in the accompanying picture, reproduced from a photograph taken in the gar- den of A. L. White, at Hayden Lake, Idaho. The dahlias were all grown from Dreer tuljers, one hundred fifty-eight varieties being represented. eydfeafo the^ i0maP£ (i4RDGN£i \J{/ndre(f /Dl'eresf'6 ^^ \Y f/ /nfami/mTUm Gq/TO//, AfASJ. 594 HOKTICULTURE November 2, 1912 NEW SHAPE PLANT or FLOWER BASKETS Made of reed, a handsome desig^n, finished in "Our" famous Anticjue Hronze — a Green shading^ to Gold. This col( r com- bination is veiy unique. X... riinraeter Height Price each 942-3 10 in. 10i'4 in. $1.50 942-4 12 " 1114 " 2.00 942-5 14 " 12!4 " 2.50 Oar " Willing Helper " Katalog's business is to show you more about basket; supplies and ribbons. WRITE TODA Y RICE & CO., 1220 Race Street, PHILA., PA. THE LEADING FLORISTS' SUPPLY HOUSE AND RIBBON SPECIALISTS LILIES Lilium Myriophyllum Lilium Sargentae The bulbs of these magnifi- cent new Lilies are now ready for delivery. For the best results next year, they should be planted at once. Price $1.50 each, $15.00 per doz. R.&J.Farquhar&Co. Boston, Mass. NEPHROLEPIS Fine grown specimen plants of tbe fancy varieties of tliis popular fern a SPECIALTY. We have a fine stock of Elegantissima in 6-inch pots at $6.00 per dozen, and S-inch at $12.00 per dozen; also Harrisii, the convoluted form of Bostoniensis — the finest of all the Bos- ton type — extra fine plants in 8-inch puts. $12.00 per dozen. For other varieties and sizes, write us for prices F. R. PIERSON CO. Tarrytown-on-Hudson, New York ORCHIDS Largest Importer*, Exporters, Crowera and Hybridists in the World SANDER. St. Alban's, England 258 Broadway, Room 721 NEW TORK CITY BAY TREES WINDOW BOX EVERGREENS. Breck- Robinson Nurseries LEXINGTON, MASS. Telephone Lex. 260. ROBERT CRAie CO. ROSES, PALM!^ and Novelties in Decorative Plants. MARKET and 4gth STREETS, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Hybrid Orohids I FLOWERED AND UNFLOWERED.... Julius Roehrs Co. ' Rutherford, N. J. ! ORCMIDS Freshly Imported in Fine Condition. Cattleya Gigas. From tbe snme placT where we found the rare C. G. alba. C. Gaskelliana. C. Trianae. C. Schroe- derae, Oncidium papilio and Kramerianuin. Also a quantity of Oncidium varioosuin Rog^ersii, small plants in spike, doz., $18. nO LflGER&HURRELL^^g.T^ ROTTED ^i°c°K°s PEAT Best quality. Aug. and Sept. price, 60c. per sack, any quimtity. SPnAUnUM NICELV BURLAPPED 10 bbl. bales, per bale, $4.00; 5 bales, $3.75 each ; 10 bales, $.3.50 each ; 25 bales, $3.25 I.' Vi. SPRAGUE, BARNEGAT, N. J. CARNATIONS F. DORNER & SONS CO. LA FAYETTE, IND. EXTRA FINE FIELD GROWN CARNATIONS Enchantress and White Perfection, $50.00 per 1000. B. G. MERRITT & CO., Grange, Md. i— IM lOE— » H. YOUELL Begs to inform the trade that he has lieen appointed agent for the U. S. for K. Velthuys, llillesom, Holland, one of tbe largest growers of Dutch bulbs, hardy bulbs and plants, early and late lUadioli— his collection of the latter is unrivalled ; he received 10 prizes in 3 dnys the past season. Also Agent for \V. ,J. Worrell, Leamington, Eni^land. wholesale grower of Peas, Beans and i>flier Vegetable Farm Root Seeds. Catalogs for the asking 538 CEDAR STREET N, Y SYRACUSE, SELECTED STOCK U ft C C Prices Quoted in these Columns are for Dealers Onlv. When Writine; to Advertisers Please Mention HORTICULTURE. GLADIOLUS Per 100 Per 1000 THE BRIDE $0.76 $6.00 BLUSHING BRIDE 75 B.OO PEACH BLOS.SOM 1.10 9.00 A. HENDERSON & CO. 352 N. Michigan Ave. CHICAGO ^ CHILDS' GLADIOLI ^ are noted the world over for suPCR^ioR mc:b.it John LeAvis Childs FLOWERFIELD, L. I., N. Y. November 2, 1912 HOETICULTUEE 595 PELARGONIUMS GERANIUMS MARY WASHINGTON < Pansy) MRS. LAYAL (Pansy* LORD MAYOR TRELOAR COUNTESS OF CREW We have a s^l^p]^ls of these kinds, good stivmg plants in ;i in. pots, which we offer while they last at $5.00 per 100, $10.00 per 1000. Other good kinds at $6.00 per 100. Good assortment including S. A. Nutt, Beaute Poitevine. .Tean Oberlee. LaFavorite, etc., from 2 In. pots, at $8.00 per 100, $18.50 per 1000. From X in., $3.00 per 100; $26.00 per 1000. We will send 1000 from 2 in. pots, SO each of 20 v.irieties, our selection for $18.60. Our Standard List for this season contains over 50 double and semi-double varieties selected from the best American and European introductions of recent years. Oar 1912 Illustrated Geranium Catalogue will be mailed November 1st if you do not get yours within a few days, write us. R. VINCENT, JR. & SONS CO., Growers of Plants. WHITE MARSH, MO. i%/yi/yytivtnit/%i¥y¥W0mm0t/ttyitvyyyyv¥yv*^vy»yyv%nt*tvvy*m0*/vvyy*0*i¥%0*^^ BEGONIA, GLORY OF CINCINNATI We now have ready for delivery, strong 2yo-inch, ready for 4-inch pots, at $16.00 per 100; $140.00 per 1000. J. A. PETERSON & SONS Westwood, Cincinnati, O. CYCLAME Beit strain in existence. 4 in. pots ready for 5 in., $20 per 100 5 in. pots ready for 7 in., $50 per 100 THOMAS ROLAND, Kahant, Mass. BOSTON FERNS ^^i^oTo^"^' WHITMAW COMPACTA (New), to fake the place of Whitmani. A better commercial fern — 2 1-2 in. $6 per 100 : $50 per 1000. I ROOSEVELT, 2 1-2 in; $6 per 100; $50 per 1000. 250 plants at 1000 rates. H.H.BilRROWS&SON,Wtiitinan,Mass. Palms, Ferns, Decorative and Foiiage Plants Orders taken uow for IMPORTED AZALEAS On hand a splendid stock of Ferns in leading sorts. Also Cocos, Aspsuragus for Jardinieres. A. LEUTHY & CO. Parkins Street Nurseries, Rasllnilale.— Boston, Mass SPIREA GLADSTONE HELLEBORUS NIGER DIELYTRA SPECTABILE FINE FORCING STOCK Breck- Robinson Nurseries LEXINGTON, MASS. Telephone Lex. 260. FERNS FOR DISHES Best Assorted Varieties, 2^4 in. pots. $3.f.O per 100; ?30.00 per 1000. 500 at thoosanil rates. CnsA ivith order. Frank Oechslin,w.Qr/si Chicago, III. LIST OF ADVERTISERS rage Advance Co (iiiS Albany Cut Flower Ex 615 Albeit ifc Uavid- son C23 Alleu, J. K 614 Apbiue Mfg. Co. 621 Asohiuaun, G.....596 Ayres Co., S. Brysou 6U7 Badgley, Reidel & Meyer 614 Barnard, W. W. Co 607 Barrows & Son. 595 Bayersdorfer, H. & Co 609 Bay State Nur- series 605 Bergenfield Nur- series 605 Bobbin!; & At- liins 605 Boddington, A. T 604-64.17 Boston Florist Letter Co 612 B r a s 1 a n Seed Growers' Co. ..606 Breck, J. & Son. 607 Brecli - Rotiinson Nurseries 594-595-003 Breitmeyer's, J. Sons 608 Brown Bag Fill- ing Macbinc Co. 607 Budlong, J. A, ..612 Bunyard, A. T..608 Burpee, W. A. & Co 607 Calitornia Flor- ist 609 Carbone 609 Page Cbicago Carna- tion Co 612 Cbicago Flower Growers' .\s.so.612 C b i 1 d s, Jobu Lewis 594 Clarke's, D. Sons. 60S Clark Seed Co., Everett B 007 Cleveland Flower Show 603 Cowee, W. J 615 Craig, Robt. Co. 594 Dards 608 Dodd, Chas. H. .623 Double Claw Hammer Co. . .622 Dorner & Sons Co 594 Dreer, H. A. 603-622 Dunlop, Jobn H.609 Dysart. R. J 614 Eastern Cbemical Co 621 Edwards Folding Box Co 612 Elliot fs, W. Sons 621 Eppstein. Julius. 609 Ernest, \>- . H...622 Esler, J. 6 623 Eyres 608 Farqubar. R. & J. & Co 594 Florists' Tel. De- livery 608 Foley Mfg. Co.. 623 Ford, M. C 614 Ford, \t. P 614 Forrest, Frank H 609 Fottler, F i s U e, Rawson Co.. . .607 Framingbam Nur- series 603 I'age Franklin Davis Nursery Co.... 605 Froment, II. E. .614 Furs t's Nurser- ies 605 Ualvin, Thos. F.609 (Jasscr, J. M. Co.609 Gibson Bros 609 Goodsell, P. H..605 Grev, T. J. Co. .607 Gude Bros. Co.. 609 Hail Association. 623 Hammond Paint and Slug Shot Works 621 Hart, George B.612 Hartmann & Co., Hjalmar 606 Hatcber 608 Haven Seed Co. 607 Heacock, Jos.... 596 Henderson, A... 594 Hews, A. H. & Co 622 Hilflnger Bros. ..622 Hitcbings & Co. 624 Hoerlier Bros.... 012 Holm & Olson.. 009 Horan, E. C 614 Holland Nur- series 605 Interstate Tobac- co Co 621 Kasting, 'W. F. Co 015 Keller, J. B. Sons 609 Kervan Co 614 King Cons. Co. .623 Kroeschell Bros. 623 Kuebler, W. H..614 Ky. Tobacco Prod- uct Co 621 Lager & Hurrell..594 Lange, A 609 Page Lange. H. F. A.609 Laugjabr, A. H.614 Lemon Oil Co. ..621 Leonard Seed Co.607 Leutby, A. & Co. 595 Loecbuer &• Co. .000 Lutton, \;. H..624 MacMulkin, E...609 Mavnard, W. E.603 McCarthy. N. V. Co 615 MoConnell. Alex.OOS McCray Refrig- erator Co 610 MeCullough's, J. M. Sons Co... 612 McHutchlson & Co 596 McMauus, Jas. ..614 Menitt, B. G...o94 Metropolitan Ma- terial Co 623 Micbell's Seed House 607 Michigan Cut Flower Ex 615 Millang, Cbas...614 Alillang, Frank.. 614 Miller, E. S 596 Millington Feru Co 615 Montreal Floral Exchange 615 Murra.v, Samuel. 608 Moore, Hcutz & Nasb 614 Niessen, Leo Co. 612 Oecbslin, Frank. 595 Oklahoma Seed Growers" Co... 607 Ouwerkerk. P...6t^rx-, QnestloDi bT oar readen tn Une with anj uf ilie i "iilis (iresftited mi this unite will be cordially received and prcimptly answered by Ur. Penson. Bach communlLulluns Bbuuid luvarlably be addressed to the office of BORTICULTDRB. Root Pruning Do not delay this important job after the leaves com- mence to turn color and fall on those trees which have been "marked" for erratic growth. It is a common thing to meet with jjeople who do not understand the scientific phase of root pruning. The prevalent idea is to cut the strong wood out and thus make room foi more fruiting wood the next season. This, of course, makes those few eyes which are left grow equally strong the following season and so on until the tree either at- tains great proportions, or the food substances wear out in the soil, which takes time and means light crops or none at all. There is no reason why a tree planted un- der glass should not carry a crop of fruit the second year after planting. This is referring to the necessity of root pruning young trees only. These are the greater offend- ers, but it sometimes happens an older tree will start and make much too heavy wood. This is sometimes ac- counted for by the roots' getting out of control or con- tinued light, cropping with heavy feeding. Whatever the call may be do not hesitate to prune the roots if the fruiting wood produced is not satisfactory. Two points are essential for success, viz.: do it at the right time and see that the roots do not become dry before the trecii are started into growth; the roots are "the root of the evil" and this itself explains why tlieir sphere should be reduced and in time they will produce tlie required fruit- ing wood. Second, the soil in the border should be in a "workable" state at the time; that is, not to be exces- sively dry or wet. To proceed, mark a semi-circle on the soil around the base of tree at a reasonable distance and dig down to the drainage on tliis line, throwing the soil well out of the way; any roots encountered at this distance can be discarded. Now proceed to loosen the soil from the ball with a small digging fork, throwing it out of the bottom after it is loose. After the first trench is dug around the tree a spade or shovel should not be used again, excepting to throw out loose soil, or good roots are liable to be broken. Bad trees will be found to have strong roots right down to the drainage. These and others having a downward tendency must be worked up nearer to the surface. Bunch them up with a piece of raffia and sling them to the trellis out of the way. It is of no use to half-do young trees; get right under them. When the ball has been reduced sutficiently to allow of tunneling under, do one half first and pack it up again, which will prevent the ball from breaking. If your border is too dry to work properly, here's where you get your trouble. With cross-trellis trees it will be necessary to do both sides of the trellis alike, and to be sure the tree has been properly got under, at the time of starting to replace the soil on the first side, push two or three yellow leaves to the back of the ball which will serve as markers when working on the opposite side. Fill in some of the bottom soil before replacing any roots ; this and all the soil must be rammed quite firm as it is replaced. The actual pruning of the roots is a simple job; use a sharp knife and always make a clean oblique upward cut. Experience is the best teacher as to how far to cut them back ; be governed by the growth made. When replacing the roots see that they are all laid horizontally, spreading them evenly over the sur- face and taking care not to bunch them by carelessly throwing the soil on to them. Get them as near to within three inches of the surface as you can. Give the trees a soaking soon after the work is completed. This is a job wliich cannot be rushed : the man who tries to do so courts failure as it takes time to do it properly. Melons in Pots To keep up a continuous supply of melons through- out the year regular sowings should be made each month. For midwinter work pots are best used in ])reference to benches. The former have distinct ad- vantages over the latter at this time of year. Each plant is under separate control and they also dry out much more quickly, making it easier to finish tlie fruit. The sowings made about the 1st of December can be the first for bench work. Sow the seeds in three-inch pots and cover them over with a sheet of glass. This will help to keep the soil moist after they are watered in and also be the best preventive against the ravages of vermin. If there are any around they will soon find melon seeds and give them small show after the first night. As many as forty seeds have been known to dis- appear in one night. When the seedlings have nicely fiUetl the threes out with roots, move them on into sixes, from which they .should go to the finals. These should be not less than fourteen-inch. Use a good open compost and make it moderately firm with the rammer. Keep the base of the stem nearly as high as the sides of the pot ; this keeps it out of the water and is a preventive to canker. It will pay better to be satisfied with one good frait off each plant tlian to have several small half-finished fruits. Radishes Radishes are one of the quickest vegetables to give returns and are easily grown. They utilize very little space or can be grown between other crops without in- jury to either. Sown between spinach they are pulled before either is crowded. If young lettuce are trans- ferred to the benches when small, radishes will mature before they are in the way. Given a bench to themselves they can be sown broadcast in rows. If the latter way is used make the rows about four inches apart. Lettuce Plants growing in the cold frames will now have good heads on them and should be kept cool. Remove the sashes soon after the sun raises the temperature to 45 degrees and do not put them on in the afternoon bo long as the sun is shining and the temperature does not recede below the previous figure. Wlien watering do so in the morning or early enough in the afternoon so that the plants can be dry before night time. Younger plant? coming on in the vegetable house will need to have the surface soil continually broken up to admit air to the roots. November 2. 1912 H 0 K T I C U L T U E E i)'.)'J ROSE GROWING UNDER GLASS COITDCCTBD BT l^(^yC^J-yt>c^^^-<^ Questions by our readers in line with any of the topics presented on this page will be cordially received and promptly answered by Mr. Ruzicka. Such communications should invariably be addressed to the office of HORTICULTURE. Liquid Manure atid Mulching Which one of the above is the better, largely depends on the place, houses, benches, location, variety of roses grown, and — last and most important of all — the grow- ers themselves. We do not favor a very heavy mulch by any means, and the way mulch is applied in some places is a discredit to the managers, for a large portion of this manure is wasted — waste pure and simple — for roses, no matter how freely growing, will take only a certain amount of nourishment and no more. The successful growers know about how much this is and then they ap- ply no more. Good cow manure is expensive, so the less wasted the better. A very heavy mulch applied now is not a good idea by any means. The fall is bound to have more or less dark weather and with a heavy mulch on the benches you will liave all sorts of trouble to dry out the soil. This espe- cially applies to places where six or more inches of soil were used. We would never recommend more than four inches and, to go further, we grow extra good Beauties in less. With six or seven inches of soil and an inch or two of mulch on top of that, a man has something to worry about, if a month of dark weather strikes his place. With us. for instance, where we have little soil in the benclies (and that well prepared) and use only enough mulch to afford protection to the roots, things are a little different. Instead of using heavy mulching we prefer to use a little liquid manure to supply all neces- sary nourishment the plants may require. A little bone- meal is also applied now and then: only a little at a time and always just before watering. Before applying liquid manure always make sure that all plants are plenty wet enough. Better water them all with clear water first and then apply just enough liquid manure to saturate the soil. In watering with clear water, use plenty of it and soak the benches thoroughly. We find we can control the plants mucli easier with little soil, little mulch and liquid manure. We go over the benches as often as necessary and cover over the bare soil. Thus the front row on front bench will at times receive a mulch two or three times while the back bench in the same house will receive only one mulch. This is the only way to do, too, as mulch is consumed much quicker along the front of the benches and the plants would suffer if not mulched and the back rows again would suffer if mulched, so there you are. With Killarneys. Eadiance and a few more of the free growers we prefer liquid manure alone, using a coarse mulch of one-half sod and one-half manure. Mind now we did not say soil, but sodj soil would not be as appropriate. This mulch is applied about now and the liquid manure is given the plants and plenty of it, too. Of course when the plants are cutting heavily or v.'hen buds begin to show color it is unwise to use liquid. But if the plants are growing freely little harm can result if liquid is properly applied. Green Fly We have not seen one for so long that we came near almost forgetting that such a desperado exists. Watch your plants closely and do not let Mr. Green Fly put in an appearance for he delights in bringing on all his cousins, etc., and once established they may cause you some trouble, for law cannot compel them to move out. There are many good insecticides in the market, some of the best being advertised regularly in Horticulture, that will make short work of greenfly and any other insect. We find cyanide of potassium as good as any- thing and very simple, although it has to be used with great care. The amount to use depends largely on the brand of cyanide you wish to use, the condition of the growth and atmosphere. The best l)rand that has so far come to our notice is the Merck 98 to 100 per cent, pui'c. Two ounces of this in a tight house of about 42,000 cubic feet will destroy every green fly visible. Of course no doubt atmospheric conditions have a good dt'al to do with its effectiveness. A house is never so air tight as it is when it is raining and that is the time to use gas or to fumigate, providing of course the houses are low enough, say 66 or so. Well experienced growers who knew tlieir plants can often use gas or fumigate when house stands 70 or a little more, but our advice is never to attempt fumigation of any kind unless the house is below 70 degrees F, and the lower it is the better. Disbudding Keep right after this all the time. Have regular days each week for the men to do this and then it will never be neglected. Those little side-shoots certainly do take stiength away, so get rid of them. Regulating Temperature in Houses Sometimes it happens that even with the best of care the houses will run up in temperature too high above the normal mark. It is here where the skill of the grower plays an important part. Do not become worried or excited and lift the ventilators so that houses come down at once, usually too low. Put a little air on and very slowly increase this so that houses take at least an hour to drop back to their normal temperature. Remember sudden changes of temperature mean mildew. BOOM YOUR FALL BUSINESS by advertising your goods in toe HorticMkuire Publicity among the kind of readers reached by this paper is THE SORT OF PUBLI- CITY THAT PAYS. 600 IlOETICULTrRE November 2, 1912 HORTICULTURi: VOL. XVI NOVEMBER 2, 1912 NO, 18 PIBLISUED WEEKLY BY HOR.TICULTUR.E PUBLISHING CO. 11 Hamilton Place, Boston, Mass. Telephsne, Oxford t»t. \VM. J. STEWART, Editor and Hanager. SUBSCRIPTION PRICE One Year, in advance, $1.00; To Foreign Countries, 93.*0; To Canada, $1.S0. ADVERTISING RATES Per inch. 30 inv:bes to page $!.©• Discounts on Contracts for consecutive insertions, as follows: One montli (4 times), 5 per cent.; three months <13 times), 10 per cent.; six months (26 times), 20 per cent.; one year (52 times), W per cent. Page and half page space, special rates on application. JSDtered as second-class matter December 8, 1904, at tbe Post Office at Boston, Mass., under tbe Act of Consress of March 3, 1879. CONTENTS Page COVER ILLUSTRATION— A Dahlia Walk. NOTES ON CULTURE OF FLORISTS' STOCK— Ameri- can Beauty Roses for Easter — Care of Calceolarias — Dahlias — Gardenias — Growing Sweet Peas — Spiraea Japonica — John J. M. Farrell 597 FRUIT AND VEGETABLES UNDER GLASS— Root Pruning — Melons in Pots — Radishes — Lettuce — Ocorge H. Penson 598 ROSE GROWING UNDER GLASS— Liquid Manure and Mulching — Green Fly — Disbudding — Regulating Tem- perature in Houses — Arthur C. Ruzicka 599 THE GREAT NEW ROSE MRS. CHARLES RUSSELL —G. C. Watson 601 A NEW BURPEE SWEET PEA— Illustrated 601 THE EXHIBITIONS: Lenox Horticultural Society — Tuxedo Horticultural Society — Counecticut Horticultural Society — Nassau County Horticultural Society — Massachusetts Agri- cultural College — Coming Exhibitions 602 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES: Notes 603 Society of American Florists 620 SEED TRADE 606 OF INTEREST TO RETAIL FLORISTS: Steamer Departures — New Flower Stores 608 Flowers by Telegraph 609 OUT OF THE GINGER JAR— G. C. Watson 611 OBITUARY: R. G. Pierce — William F. A. Kendel — Charles W. Reimers — L. P. Walz — August Balluf — John Spinier. 611 FLOWER MARKET REPORTS: Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Cincinnati, Washington... 613 New York, Philadelphia 615 St. Louis 620 DURING RECESS— Bowling 620 MISCELLANEOUS: Personal 601 Cincinnati Notes 601 Co-operative Flower Market 601 Boston Flower Exchange 603 An Economical Fountain — Illustrated 606 News Notes 609-620-622 New York Notes — Chicago Notes — Providence Notes .610 Incorporated 610 Detroit Notes — Washington Notes 611 Catalogues Received 620 Greenhouses Building or Contemplated 622 No argument or demonstration is Cheaper flowers, needed to convince the readers of How? this paper that the cost of fitting up and conducting a retail flower store is today very much greater than it was a few years ago. Ice boxes, mirrors, tiled windows, electric lighting and other furnishings of the average flower establishment are only a part of the luxurious outfit which one must have in order to compete successfully for trade. Auto delivery cars, uniformed messengers, fancy boxes, sta- tionery, etc., all help to make the expense account such as would liave appalled even the most ambitious a few years back. All this has to be covered in by the selling profit. With the cost of doing business so much increased and salaries and the "cost of living" advanced in equal degree we can't see much encouragement for those who are constantly clamoring that the public should get their ilowers from these stores at lower prices. Indeed flowers are one of the very few commodities on which prices liave not advanced in recent years. If they are to be sold at a still lower figure it must be by means of some lULicli less costly medium than the up-todate city flower s'"ore. The eagerness with which any Worthy novelties worthy novelty in flowers is now In favor welcomed by the retail florist trade is one of the most gratifj-ing signs of the times and that the producers are ready with an enthusiastic response to this encouragement so long denied them, is the natural result. For many years the rather antagonistic attitude of the influential retailer often acted as a deterrent to any great investment of en- terprise in the introduction of new varieties. Now, the reverse is true and tlie man with novelties in any line is the one most sought after. And all this is advancement in the right direction and a good thing for the flower trade. Of course the "novelties"' must be novelties in fact and not merely counterparts of things already com- mon or already discarded as unworthy. The sacrifice of the goose tliat laid the golden eggs will again be repeated i f "progressive principles" are not strictly adhered to by llie introducers. As a check upon the indiscriminate dissemination of things of unproven value the various ^pecial S{xieties are doing a great service to the trade. Tliere may be an occasional exception, but it will be pru- ■lent to assume that a seedling rose, carnation, chrys- anthenmm, dahlia, sweet pea or peony introduction which cannot show credentials from its respective society iisuallv belongs in the discard. Our horticultural friends across the Imitation versus Atlantic are somewhat worked up real flowers about the increasing popularity of artificial flowers and the willingness of florists to sell them. In this country the problem is by no means a new one and the increasing skill shown in the production of these imitation flowers should not be underestimated. It must be admitted, however, as we have befoie remarked, that the artificial flower has its place and an unqualified denunciation of it by the grower of fresh goods would hardly serve any good pur- pose. The sinning which we all can consistently con- demn is its use as a substitute for the real thing where the latter can and should properly be used. Fresh flow- ers in a ladies' hat are as impracticable as a bridal bou- (|uet in cloth imitation would be abominable. Last win- ter it was quite a common thing to see on Broadway silk cattleyas worn as corsage adornment, but everybody could see they were imitations and on freezing days when fresh flowers could not be worn we must admit there was some common-sense in the practice. "The eternal fitness of things" is a good standard to have in mind. Any florist who would encourage the use of artificial fiowers as sub=lilutes for the genuine when the latter would be practicable and fit is a proper Subject for censure, but there are plenty of uses for the fonner and the more nearly perfect tliey are made the better we enjoy seeing them. Let us be careful not to stand up so straight that \vf (imiblc over backwards. November 2, 1912 HOET I CULTURE col I THE GREAT NEW ROSE MRS. CHARLES RUSSELL. We had the pleasure of paying a visit of inspection under the shelter- ing care of P. Welch to the Waban Rose Conservatories on October 27th to see the great new rose Mrs. Chas. Russell, which is to be sent out next spring. Mr. Montgomery has some 20,000 plants of this and they are cer- tainly a sight to warm the heart. It is a great rose in every way; big as American Beauty, and with as delight- ful and powerful fragrance; color a lighter shade of cerise wliich does not fade to blue, but turns a lighter rose as the flowers age; a splendid keeper; and last but not least will give four times as many flowers as Beauty. Mr. Montgomery certainly has a great thing in this and we expect there will be a rush for it not only among com- mercial growers, but by private gar- deners also. The latter will find this a great substitute for Beauty which is very unsatisfactory to grow in lim- ited quantity in a mixed collection — and no amount of explaining ever sat- isfies the employer for the lack of plenty of flowers of American Beauty from his conservatories. Nearly all of the professional rosa- rians who have seen the rose have jumped to the conclusion that it has American Beauty blood in it; but this is not so — although the conclusion is a perfectly natural one from the gen- eral make-up of the rose. Mr. Mont- gomery has a rose stud book which gives all the ramifications of the vari- ous crosses and recrosses back to the commencement. Without going into the bewildering details of this stud book it may be stated in brief that the following well-known roses have all figured at one side or the other during the process of evolution: Marquis de Litta. Chatenay, Testout, Climbing Belle Siebrecht and General McArthur. At no stage has American Beauty ever figured in the parentage. One of the most remarkable things about the rose is its keeping qualities. This fact makes its popularity with the fiower buying public an assured thing if there were nothing else. But when to this is added size, fragrance, and perfection in form and color the combination is irresistible. We pre- dict a great future tor the rose and feel glad that Mr. Montgomei-y has decided to give it to the world. This decision contrary to what most peo- ple imagine is rather against than in favor of the commercial side of the question. Many good judges and suc- cessful business men think the own- ers should keep the monopoly of this splendid thing and sell the flowers only. There is a good deal of truth in this and we are glad that so keen a business man as Mr. Montgomery has been able to place public spirit above the dollar and decided to let all the world share in his great "find." GEORGE C. WATSON. A NEW BURPEE SWEET PEA. PERSONAL. Richard Warner, now employed by Mark Aitken, Springfield, Mass., was formerly with Alex. McConneli. of New York. Charles Issele has given up his posi- tion with A. N. Pierson, Inc., Crom- well, Conn., and is now employed by Mark Aitken, of Springfield, Mass. Bnu'EE's New Wixter Flowering Sweet Pea. The accompanying engraving has been made from a photograph of one of W. Atlee Burpee's winter-flowering Spencer sweet peas as yet unnamed. The variety is an immense pink and white true winter-flowering variety iu color similar to Blanche Ferry (Christ- mas Pink). As can be noted from the picture the flowers are beautifully waved in truest Spencer form, and the variety will be a decided acquisition to market growers. CINCINNATI NOTES. Thos. Windram has gone to the Lake Shore Ferneries, at Leesburg, Fia. The Hill-Heller store held an exhibi- tion from Thursday to Saturday of last week. It consisted principally of chrysanthemums. E. G. Gillett is getting about by sheer grit and contrary to his physi- cian's orders these days. On Satur- day on his way home he turned his ankle and fractured a bone. Albert McCullough returned from Florida the past week. J. Chas. Mc- Cullough was shot by an unknown per- son as he was alighting from a car in front of his oflice. The bullet took effect in his arm. Visitors: Arthur Zirkmau, repre- senting M. Rice & Co.; Harry Tred- way, Dayton, Ohio; Meyer Heller, New Castle, Ind.; and E. G. Hill, Fred Lemon, Earl Mann and H. Shephard of Richmond, Ind. CO-OPERATIVE FLOWER MARKET. The Co-operative Flower Market of Boston held their annual meeting and banquet at the American House Satur- day, October 26, with about fifty stock- holders present. The general routine of business was carried out and there were interesting speeches by several of the stockholders. The following board was elected: Donald Car- michael, treasurer; William Tailby, secretary; John McFarland, Ed. Wood. Robert Montgomery, Norris Comley, William Elliott, James Wheeler, L. E. Small. The president is yet to be elected. An invitation to unite with the Boston Flower Exchange in their move to Winthrop square was read and will be acted upon at a special meeting of the board on November 2. The fi- nancial report was read and proved very satisfactory. A dividend of 20 per cent, was declared with a good balance on hand. An orchestra from Joseph Breck & Sons furnished splen- did music. 602 HORTICULTURE November 2, 1912 THE EXHIBITIONS LENOX HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. The first fall exhibition of the season opened in the Town Hall on Oct. 24th. The exhibition was well arranged, five groups on the main floor occupied the premier position, the intervening space being used to display the large vases of chrysanthemums. The judges were Wm. Kleinheinz, Thomas Logan, Jas. Stewart and A. E. Thatcher. The com- petition was very keen in the impor- tant classes. The groups were very pleasing and artistic, Fred Heeremans, superintendent for W. D. Sloane, win- ning the Breck silver cup with an ef- fective and harmonious arrangement. Second prize to Allen Jenkins, superin- tendent to S. P. Schotter, using four cocos flexuosa, crotons and gloxinias in small pots arranged on a cork frame. Third prize to Ed. Jenkins, super- intendent to Giraud Foster, a massive central column of foliage plants, edged with nerines, clerodendron fallax and Farleyense fern. The BodUington prize for orchid group was easily won by A. J. Loveless, superintendent to Mrs. Grlswold; second to Fred Heeremans. The other orchid prizes were shared by A. H. Wingett, superinten- dent to Chas. Lanier; E. J. Norman, superintendent to Mrs. Westinghouse, and J. J. Donohue, superintendent to Mrs. Jesup. Thos. F>roctor, superin- tendent to R. W. Paterson, staged a most interesting and educational orchid exhibit in a glass case, of seed- ling cattleyas. The large specimen chrysanthemums were probably the finest ever shown at Lenox. The C. S. A. cup brought out six competitors and was won by C. Carlquist, superinten- dent to Mrs. Winthrop, with superb Mrs. J. C. Neille. Second, Allen Jen- kins, same variety, and third A. Love- less, with peerless Wm. Turner. For 24 distinct Fred Heeremans won with fine blooms. Second, Allen Jenkins, third, Ed. Jenkins. Twelve distinct fell to A. J. Loveless including the largest flower in the show, Wm. Turner (9 in- ches deep). The same exhibitor won a silver medal for new variety named Ursula Griswold, a sport from Etherington, color cream white. Thos. Proctor staged superb Wm. Duckham for six pink. The exhibition of vege- tables is always a feature of great merit and rivali-y. This year Fied Heeremans captured the silver cup do- nated by Mrs. Winthrop for collection of IS varieties, with a superb display, closely followed by Ed. Jenkins and G. Thompson, superintendent to C. deHeredia, for 12 varieties. C. Carl- quist won the president's cup and Al- len Jenkins the Stumpp & Walter cup for six varieties. The single dishes of vegetables were of high order especial- ly the onions and mushrooms. Ed. Jenkins won with fine bunches of well- shouldered Barbarosso grapes. Trade Exhibits. C. H. Totty staged a fine exhibit of new novelty chrysanthemums and some well grown singles; also a large vase of his magnificent new rose, Mrs. Geo. Shawyer, which attracted much atten- tion and won the society's diploma. Julius Roehrs Co. put up a table of choice exotics and orchids. Scott Bros, staged single and pompon chrysanthe- mums, also a good vase of their new carnation Wm. Eccles. Certificates of merit were awarded A. N. Pierson tor new crimson rose Milady, and to J. D. Cockcroft for new carnation Northport. TUXEDO HORTICULTURAL SO- CIETY. The fall exhibition of this society was held in the ball room of the club house at Tuxedo Park on Oct. 25, 26 and 27. The exhibition was a decided success from every point of view, the exhibits were remarkably good, espe- cially the bush and standard chrys- anthemums shown by Mr. Richard Mortimer, Carl D. Schaeffer, gardener. They were the most observed in the whole exhibition. The groups of mis- cellaneous plants of Frank Tilford, G. G. Mason and others were excellent also, as were the many other ornamen- tal foliage plants and ferns. The roses and carnations were above the aver- age. The vegetables were nothing less than a revelation to the old timers fa- miliar with the like of those seen at shows in this neighborhood some years ago. The table decorations were a credit to every one of those having a hand in their makeup. The fruit alone was below the standard of what might be expected after looking at the other exhibits. The judges were Messrs. Blair, Allen and MacKenzie. There were many trade exhibits. Henry A. Dreer showed Adiantum Glo- riosa, an easily grown fern of the Farleyense type. The whole stock was bought up in the exhibition hall. Chas. H. Totty showed that grand new rose Mrs. Shawyer. Scott Bros, showed their new red carnation, Wm. Eccles. Carl D. Schaeffer showed a seedling anemone chrysanthemum "Elenor" possessing many attractive qualities. CONNECTICUT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. At the meeting of Oct. 25th, two new members were elected, bringing the roster up to its highest point, namely, 208. A handsome exhibition of chrysan- themums was made; J. Alfred Weber showing William Turner, white, and Mrs. C. H. Kelly, red, and Alfred Cebelius showing well-trained bush plants. T. B. Brown of Windsor staged two seedlings grown by him. George B. Baker, William H. MacKenzie and John Gerard acted as judges. They made awards as follows: Honorable mention to T. B. Brown for the seed- lings; a first-class certificate to J. A. Weber for the cut blooms, and a cultu- ral certificate for mushrooms; and a cultural certificate to Mr. Cebelius for the bush plants. The secretary, by re- quest, read a magazine article by Dr. Edward F. Bigelow, entitled "Tlie Per- fections and Imperfections of Nature." Mr. Gerard, in the general discus- sions, advocated the idea of our na- tional government granting letters patent to the originators of new species of flowers, vegetables and fruits — a practice that obtains in all countries as regards mechanical inventions. The next meeting, on Nov. Sth, will be "Chrysanthemum Night," and a fine exhibit of this favorite flower is ex- pected. GEORGE W. SMITH, Secretary. NASSAU COUNTY HORTICUL- TURAL SOCIETY. The Nassau County Horticultural So- ciety held its exhibition at Pembroke Hall, Glen Cove, N. Y., on Oct. 29th and 30th. In addition to the regular classes there were 42 special classes. Mrs. Francis S. Smithers gave a sil- ver cup for the best collection of hardy chrysanthemums, grown and flowered outside, not to exceed 50 varieties, Mrs. Herbert Lee Pratt a silver cup for the best table decoration, Mrs. James H. Ottlcy a cup for 18 pink Killarney roses, and among the other colonists who are offering awards are Mrs. John R. Maxwell, for a collection of outdoor flowers and six kinds of vegetables; Howard C. Smith, vase of eight chrys- anthemums; Mrs. Henry W. J. Buck- nail, for vase of six chrysanthemums, six varieties long stems; A. G. Hoden- pyl, collection of eight vegetables. The judges were Robert Angus, William Duckham, John MacNicoll, Howard Nichols. IVIASSACHUSETTS AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE. The annual exhibition of chrysan- themums and other flowers was given in French Hall at the col- lege, Oct. 26th, under the direction of Prof. Edward. A. White. The horticul- tural department showed 200 varieties of chrysanthemums, together with car- nations, roses and violets. The com- petitive decorations of banquet tables was given, in which 16 members of the floricultuie department competed. The judges were Mrs. K. L. Butterfield, Mrs. E. M. Whitcomb, Miss Mabel Whitman, Mre. Anna P. See and Mrs. E. K. Eyer- ly, all of Amherst. The prize table was decorated in buff Peter Pan chrys- anthemums with asparagus. COMING EXHIBITIONS. October Sl-November 2. 1912, Mt. KIsco, N. Y.— Annual exhibition of Northern West- chester County Horticultural and Agricul- tural Society, St. Francis Hall. Thos. Ran- ger, chairman exhibition committee, Mt. Kisco. November 1-5, 1912, New York, N. Y.— Kxhibition, Horticultural Society of New York, .American Museum of Na'tural His- tory. George V. Nash, secretary, N. Y. I'.ntauical Garden, Bronx Park, N. Y. City. November 5-8. 1912. Philadelphia, Pa. — i:xhlbition. Pennsylvania Horticultural So- ciety, norticnltural Hall. David Rust, sec- retary, Horticultural Hall, Broad street, be- l"\v Locust. Philadelphia. November G-7. 1912, New London, Conn.— '"hrysanthemum and fruit show. New Lon- don Horticultural Society, Y. M. C. A. gymnasium. November 6 S. 1912. Tarrytown, N. Y.— Fourteenth annual exhibition, Tarrytown norticnltural Society. Music Hall. E. W. .Neubrand, secretary, Tarrytown. November 6-.S, 1912, New York.— Chrys- .inthemum show. Chrysanthemum Society "t America, Berkeley Lyceum building. 19-21 West Forty-fourth street. W. A. Rnglesnn. secretary, 19 West Forty-fourth street. New Y'ork. November 6-10, Buffalo, N. Y.— Fall flower ?how. Buffalo Florists' Club. Convention hall. William F. Kasting, chairman of show committee. S83 Ellicott Street, Buffalo, N. Y. November 7. 1912, Wurcester, Mass. — Chrysanthemum exhibition. Worcester County Horticultural Society, Horticultur- al Hall. L. C. Midgley, secretary, 18 Front street, Worcester. November 7-9. 1912. New Rochelle. N. Y,— Second annual exhibition, Westchester and Fairfield Horticultural Society. Germania Hall. Anthon S. Petersen, manager, New Rochelle, N. Y, November 7-10. 1912. Boston. Mass.— Chrysanthemum show. Massachusetts Hor- ticultural Society, Horticultural Hall. Wm. P. Rich, secretary, 300 Massachusetts ave- nue, Boston. November 8-12, 1912. St. Paul. Minn.— November 2, lyl2 HOETICULTUEE 603 Pyramidal ,s ■SAM.^« When we buy HOLLAND BULBS we buy what is termed FLORISTS* important to our customers stock, not seed house stock. There is a difference REMEMBER YOU MAY DEDUCT 5 PERCENT IF CASH ACCOMPANIES ORDER BODDINGTON'S QUALITY Decoration Day or May-Flowering TULIPS It is surprising tliat these grand Tulips liave not Iieen more largely planted. As an early display, tUey are mag- nificent in their beauty and coloring, coming into flower, as they do, from May 15 to- tbe first week in June, accord- ing to the season, and are most useful from a decorative point of view, after the early-flowering Tulips are past. The colors are various, as described in the following va- rieties, and their height, after being well established. readies nearly three feet in some types, 10(1 lOdO BOUTON D'OK. Has deep clear Jellow, glob ular medium-sized blossoms, with curious black-anthered stamens .$l.i"> $11.50 GESNERI.'VNA SP.VTHULATA. or MAJOR. This variety has long been in cultivation. The beautifully curved flowers are brilliant scarlet, with a bluish-black center, on tall stems. A large group of this Tulip massed by itself looks very striking 1.2.5 GK.SNEKJ.ANA MACROSPII-A. Crimson-scar- let, black and yellow center 1.00 GESNERIANA LUTEA. Beautiful, yellow, tall and handsome 1.75 INGLESCOMBE SCARLET. Very brilliant scarlet, black base 2 00 INGLESCOMBE YELLOW. A large canary- yellow, perfect form 4 .50 INGLESCOMBE PINK. One of the best pinks. 1.00 1.00 :!.50 11.50 S.75 16.00 18.00 42.00 14.00 LS.VBELLA. or SHANDON BELLS. The petals are a rose color, flushed or flaked with white when they flrst open, and after two or three days it changes to a suffused deep rose and red color. Remains longer in bloom than many others; stands well when cut LA MERVEILLE. A m.agniliceut variety with very largi'. sweet-scented blossums. Salmon- rose, overlaid with orangc-rcd. A grand border variety 25 cts. per doz. MRS. MOON. The finest late yellow; beauti- fully redexed petals. .\ charming va- riety' 50 cts. per doz. .MAIDEN'S BLUSH, or PICOTEJ:. Clear white, margined on the edge with pink. Tlie flower is beautifully curved, but it is somewhat diflicult to give a correct idea of the ct)lor. When it opens the petals are white and mar- gined or penciled with pink to cerise. After two or three days the flowers change to a deep rose, and, unless one is acquainted with it. it would not be recoguized as the same Tulip. It stands remarkably well when cut 1.25 BODDINGTON'S "QUALITY" SUPERFINE MIXTURE M.4Y-FLOWEBING TULIPS, for .icclimating, and for planting in herbaceous or shriiljbcry borders 1.00 100 1000 8.50 SINGLE NAMED TULIPS very .\m1';rica. Salmon rose, tinged orange beautiful variety ARTUS. Dark scarlet BELLE ALLi.VNCE. Scarlet; good bedder. . . C.VRDINAL'S HAT. Dark red CHRY'SOLORA. Pure yellow; handsome flower. COULEUR PONCEAU. Rich cerise; very fine. COTTAGE BOY. Rosy pink, white striped... COTT.4GE M.VID. Rosy pink, white striped; e.\cellent forcer; "Quality Brand" CRAMOISIE BRILLI.4NT." Bright scarlet COULEUR CARDINAL. Brilliant crimson scarlet CRIMSON KING. Bright crimson; sliiiwy bedder Due VAN TIIOL, 100 $.5.75 1.50 .80 .75 1.00 1.40 .75 1.25 1000 $:i5.oii 7.0(1 14.0(1 7..5(l 7.00 T.50 12.75 7.00 11.00 ALL FIRST SIZE FLOWERING BULBS ONLY lOO .$1.15 1.75 16.1 Red and yellow Crimson " " White (maximus) (true) . . . " " Cochenille " " " Rose " " " Sea rlet " " Yellow DUCHESSE DE PARMA. Orange red, yellow shaded HERMAN SCHLEGEL. sil'lphlir-yeilow ■" a grand variety '. JENNY. Beautiful velvety carmine rose, oii the middle of petals a silvery white stripe- flue forcing variety VONDEL. Cherry red. white 1.00 .85 .85 2.00 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.00 7.00 tl.OO 7..50 7..5(l 18.00 10.00 12.00 12.00 8.00 1.75 15.50 JOOST VAN feathered . . JOOST VAN (true) VONDEL. WHITE. I'ure white KEIZERSKROON. edge Red, with broad yellow .-i.OO 1.25 2 2.5 1.25 2S.75 12.00 21.00 10.00 KING OF THE YELLOWS. Deep golden yellow LA REINE. White, slightly rose shaded; good forcer and bedder. Florists' Quality stock.. LA REINE. First size LE M.VTELAS. Deep rose, edged white; fine for .lanu.iry forcing MAAS. Dazzling scarlet; splendid variety for bedding MON TRESOR. Pure yellow; large cup OPHIR (i'OR. Rich golden bedding variety.. PINK BE.*UTY' (new). Deep, glowing rose, with bohl. snowy white flasli on outer petals. POTTEB.*KKER. SCARLET. Bright scarlet.. POTTEB.iKKER, WHITE. Pure White PRINCE OF AUSTRIA. Brilliant orange ver- milion PROSERPINE. Rich, silky rose; earlv forcer. ROYAL, or SILVER STANDARD. A good white ROSE GRISDELIN. Delicate pink, tinged white ; good forcer ; very flue ROSASIUNDI HliIKMAN. Bright pink, feath- ered white; very large flowers ROSE LUIS.YNTE. .Deep piuk; a high class, show\- variety REMBR.ANDT.' Fine scarlet ; early SIR THOM.4S LIPTON. Brilliant scarlet; fine bedder VERMILION BRILLIANT. Bright scarlet and vermilion; excellent for pots, and very showy bedder ". WHITE HAWK (true). Very large; pure white ; earlv W.ASHINGTON. Pure white '.'.'.'.'. YELLOW PRINCE. Pure yellow; one of the Hiiest yellows for bedding or forcing .85 .75 7.50 1000 $10.00 7.50 6.50 .'5.00 28.75 2.00 1.15 1.25 3.00 1.40 1.40 1.50 2.00 1.65 .85 1.00 2.00 2.00 18.25 10.00 11.50 28.75 12.75 12.75 14.00 18.00 15.5!l 8.00 8.00 18.00 IS.d 2.75 26.00 1.75 16.00 1.40 1.00 .85 12.75 8.73 8.00 n n n m n m n M U M n m n m n $1.00 $9.00 in Wholesale Florists' Catalogue of full line of Bulbs, giving descriptions and prices, may be had on application. Write for a ccpy ttday ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON Seedsman 342 West 14th St., New York City MnMnMnMnMdnnMniinMnMnwnjinMnMnMnMnMniinMn n m u m n H n M n H n M n m n m n m n M n H n M n m n M n M n M n m n m n M n m November 2. 1912 HORTICULTURE 605 ae /v. si=>e:oia Our World's Choicest Nursery and Greenhouse Products for Florists PALMS, BAY TREES, BOXWOOD AND HARDY HERBACEOUS PLANTS, EVERGREENS, ROSES, kHOOODENDRONS, VINES AND CLIMBERS, AUTUMN BULBS AND ROOTS, CONIFERS, PINES Florists are always welcome visitors to our Nurseries. We are only a few minutes from New York City ; Carlton Hill Station is the second stop on Main Line of Erie Railroad. BOBBIIMK Nurserymen and Florists KIIMS Rutherford, N. J. OYOL-A.IVIEIM IM 10,000 Cyclamen in 3-in. pots, Low's Salmon, true, $8.00 per 100. 300 Cyclamen, Low's Mrs. Buckston, newest novelty for show purposes, 2^-in. pots @ 20c. each. These are plants all raised from seeds imported direct from Europe BERCENFIELD NURSERIES, B.rcenf leid, n. j. HARDY RHODODENDRONS /KP»P»I_V TO JOHN IVATERER (Sl SONS, Ltd. American Nurseries, - Bag'shot, Surrey, England For lists of best kinds, and also for other ornamental shrubs GHAM IIURSERIES 4^ XT'- GILT -^A — J>JEoAZ/^ — W. B. WHITTIER & CO., SOUTH FRAMINGHAM . . MASS. GROWERS OF HIGH GRADE NURSERY STOCK LARGE ASSORTMENT WRITE FDR PRICES BEFORE ORDERING ELSEWHEK GOODSELL'S GRASSES SELL GOOD Bulbs for Forcing Forautu^n .owing and exceptional re- ^^^^^^^'^.^■^^^^■^^^^^'■^^^'{^ZX »ult» few equal. Quality and prices be- growers to have our bulb, gpeclally »e- yond comparison. Get down to the turf lected. Write for List and Resettle Your Order P. H. GOODSELL w. E. maynard oi>i> n J- >iriii wnnu KiTU Manager Sales Department fflO Broadway, NEW YORK CITY ISTISS Willlam street (Baseosnt) HARDY NORTHERN GROWN NURSERY STOCK WE GROW EVERYTHING FOR PLANTING THE HOME GROUNDS A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF Trees, Shrubs, Vines, Roses and Herbaceous Perennials, Etc., Etc. Our Illustrated and Descriptive Catalogue for the asking THE BAY STATE NURSERIES, North Abington, Mass. Nursery Stock Fruit and Ornamental Trees. Shrubs, Small Fruits, Clematis, Evergreens any the trade to our selection fur delivery on steamships or elsewhere re< eive special attention. Cost of Cabling Foreign Deliveries Must be Prepaid Reference or cash must accompany all orders from nnknown correspondents. Cable Address. ALEXCONNELL. DAVID CLARKE'S SONS Deliver orders from any pan of the country to New York City Or GUT-QOINQ STEAMERS Write or telej^^raph 2139-2141 Broadway, New York Telephone 15jti-153o Columbus YOUNG & N06INT 42 West 28 SI, NEW YORK "FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH" BROOKLYN NKW TOI 3 & 5 Green Ave. Tel. 6800 Prospect 337-347 Green At. Tel. 3908 Prospect THE ROSERY 76 MAIDEN LANE A,I-BAIMY, N. Y. FLOWER DEUVERIES FOR ALBANY AND vicurrY ALB.4NT, N. T. Flowers or Design Work DELIVERKI) IN .AI.B.ANV VNO VICINITY ON TKLl-Xil! Vl'IIU OUDKR 11 NORTH PEARL STREET, ALBANY. H. Y. Ettab. It77 LEADING FLORIST Amsterdam, N. Y. Schenectady, N. Y. Established 1871 FLO K I.ST N. E. Cor. 44 St. & Madison Avenue, N. T. City (Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Asso.) Flowers shipped on all Steamers. Special Correspon- dence in all the large cities of Europe and the British Colonies. Telegraph and Cable address, Dardspier. LOUISVILLE, KY. JACOB SCHULZ, SSO South Fourth Ave. Member r"lori„t»' Telesraph Oelivery. November 2, 1912 HORT I CULTUEE fi09 NEW ENGLAND FLOWER DELIVERIES Sf-ml Mower orders for delivor.i in Itoston and all New England points to THOS. F. GALVIN 124 Tremont St., Boston BOSTON'S BEST !n Quality and Design Can be relied upon when yon transfer your retail oiilers to EDWARD MACMULKIN 194 Boylston Street. BOSTON. CARBONE Member Florists' TeleKraph Delivery 342 Boylston St., Boston Vase.«. Garden Furniture. Art oniinion, JOHN H. DUNLOP 96 TonBe St., - - TORONTO. ONT. Of Interest to Retail Florists "FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH." Leading Retail Florists Listed by Towns for Ready Reference. Albany, N. Y.— H. G. Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St. Albany, N. Y.— The Rosery. 78 Maiden Lane. Amsterdam, N. Y. — John C. Hatcher. Boston— Thos. F. Galvln, 124 Tremont St. Boston— Ed. MacMulkln, 194 Boylston St. Boston— Penn, the Florist, 37-43 Brom- fleld St. Boston — Julius A. Zlnn, 1 Park St. Boston— Philip L. Carbone, 342 Boylston St. Brooklyn, N. Y.— Robert G. Wilson, Ful- ton St. and Greene Ave. Buffalo, N. Y.— Palmer's, 304 Main St. Chicago — William J. Smyth, Michigan Ave. and 31st St. Chicago — A. Lange, 25 B. Madison St. Cleveland, O.— J. M. Gasser Co., Euclid Denver, Col.— Park Floral Co., 1643 B'way. Detroit, Mich. — J. Breitmeyer's Sons, Miami and Gratiot Aves. Kansas City, Mo. — Samuel Murray, 912 Grand Ave. Kansas City, Mo. — Wm. L. Rock Flower Co., 1116 Walnut St. Detroit, Mich.— Florists' Telegraph De- liveries, 153 Bates St. Louisville, Ky. — Jacob Sehulz, 550 South Fourth Ave. Newport, R. I. — Gibson Bros., 38 Wash- ington Sq. New York— George M. Stumpp, 761 Fifth Ave., cor. E. 58th St. New York— David Clarke's Sons, 2139- 2141 Broadway. New York— Alex. McConnell, 611 5th Ave. New York— Young & Nugent, 42 W. 28th. New York— Dards, N. E. cor. 44th St. and Madison Ave. Providence. R. I.— T. J. Johnston & Co., 171 Weybosset St. Rochester, N. Y.— Salter Bros., 38 Main St West Rochester, N. Y.— J. B. Keller Sons, 25 Clinton Ave., N. San Francisco, Cal. — The California Florist, 344-348 Geary St. San Francisco, Cal. — Pellcano, Rossi & Co., 123 Kearny St. Schenectady, N. Y.— J. C. Hatcher. St. Paul— Holm & Olsen, Inc. Toronto, Can.— J. H. Dunlop, 96 Yonge St Washington, D. C— Gude Bros., 1214 F St. Wellesley, Mass. — Tallby. Worcester, Mass. — H. F. A. Lange. NEWS NOTES. Oswego, N. Y. — Patrick Campbell, who has been in the florist business here for some years, will go into the moving picture show business. His flower store has been turned into a theatre. Brunswicl<, Me. — Thomas Pegler, for- merly manager ot the Flower Growers' Sales Co.. Boston, Mass.. has leased a greenhouse and store on Jordan ave- nue and will probably build later for himself. Frank J. Farney and Robert Shoch, traveling representatives of The House of Rice, are at home this week and both report excellent sales, and say that the florist trade everywhere Is going to have a dandy season. Lancaster, Pa.— At Albert M. Herr's carnations have been relegated to one large house for rooted cuttings. The other houses are all filled with stock plants of geraniums. He recently bought his father's place and erected one large house intended as a start for a range of cut flower houses. BOSTON, MASS. "Penn. Thp Telcffraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegr.-iph Delivery 37.43 BROMFIELD STREET TRANSFES^ Your orders for flower or plant de- livery in Eastern New England to JULIUS A. ZINN 1 Park St., Boston WASHINGTON, D.C. GUDE'S OUOE BROS. CO FLORISTS *ASv...4GTo«.o.c Telegraph Delivery. Member Florists* Chicago. A. LANGE, 25 £. MADISON ST. THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, CLEVELAm Euclid Avenue W. J. Palmer & Son 304 Main Street, Buffalo, N. Y. Members Florists'Teiegraph Asso. ''THE HOME OF FLOWERS" The largest ent tliiiiiiiiiitiMiiiiiiii I THE BEST LETTERS FOR FLORIST'S USE THOSE MADE BY THE Boston Florist Letter Co. (i6 PEAKL ST. BOSTON N. F. McCarthy, Mgrr. Order direct or buy from yoar local supply dealer. In^i^t on having: the BOSTON Insert ptions. Kniblems, etc. Always in Stock. -k CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA. PA. ^- -► PETER REINBERG WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS 37 Randolph St., Chicago, III. HENRY M. ROBINSON~rCO: 15 Province St., 9 Chapman PL, BOSTON, MASS. Everything in Flowers Complete Stock of Florists* Greens, Three Floors of Florists' Supplies. GEORGE B. HART WHOLESALE FLORIST 24 Stone St., Rochester, N.Y. Il!eJ.M.lVJcCullough'sSonsCo. WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Special attention to shippini? orders. Job- bers of Florists' Snpiilies. Seeds and Bulbs. Price list on applicatinu. Phone Main 684. 316 Walnut St., Cincinnati. HOERBER BROS. Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers Greenhouses at Des Plaines, 111. WE GROW BRIDES I6S rij. ^A/^basKl A.->^^. POEHLMANN BROS. CO Cut Flowers All the Year Round 33-35-37 RANDOLPH STREET, Graenhouses, Marton Grove, III. CHICAGO WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS — ^"^■'^"'^''^fS-DEALERf ROSES Am. Beauty, Fancy and Special. • . . '* " Extra No. i.^ " " Lower Crrades Killarney, Richmond, Maryland ... Bride, 'Maid Hillingdon, Ward, Melody Taft, Sunburst Carnations Cattleyas Lilies, Longiflorum Lily of the Valley Violets Chrysanthemums, Fancy " Ordinary ■ Daises Sweet Peas Gardenias Adiantum .... - Smilax Asparagus Plumous, Strings (loo)-. " " & Spren. (loo bchs.). . CINCINNATI October 15 DKTROIT October 22 15.00 10.00 6.00 3-00 2.00 2.00 ' 2.00 •50 10.00 3.00 20.00 8.00 10.00 35.00 25.00 25.00 15.00 10.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 8.00 6.00 2.00 50.00 12.50 4.00 •25 25.00 15.00 .25 1.00 12.50 40.00 35 -oo 20.00 15.00 10.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 1. 00 12.50 3.00 30.00 10.00 1. 00 12.50 15.00 15.00 25.00 20.00 15.00 10.00 8.00 8.00 a. 00 8.00 3.00 15.00 4.00 .50 40.00 35.00 1.50 15.00 35 -oo 3«;.oo BUFFALO October 29 TO DEALERS ONLY IPITT.^BURQH I October 22 15.00 10.00 6.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 2.00 1. 00 50.00 10.00 3.00 •50 15.00 8.00 20.00 1. 00 40.00 25.00 20.00 15.00 10.00 4.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 8.00 2.50 60.00 12.50 4.00 .60 20.00 12.00 25.00 1.25 15.00 50.00 35-00 25.00 15.00 8.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 1.50 50.00 8.00 3.00 15. 00 to 6.00 to .50 to to to 30.00 20. oo- zo.oo 6.00 ao.oD 10.00 10.00 2.50 60.00 10.00 4.0© •50 20.00 12.00 1. 00 1.00 10.00 40.00 40.00 1^5 15.00 50.00 60.0O' J.a.BCDL©NG 82-84-86 E. Randolph St., Chicago OUR STOCK IS A-l AND IT IS QUALITY NOT PRICES THAT TALKS CHICAGO CARNATION COMPANY A. T. PYFER, Manager 30 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO, iLL> Chicago Flower Growers' Association Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers and Plants 176 N. MICHIGAN AVE., i^D'[55^'^T%T CHICAGO November 1!)12 II () IJ T I C i; L T U R E 613 BONNAFFON Our growers are now in with large crops of this superb, ail round Chrysan- themum; splendid flowers, quality as good if not better than any we have had in previous years ; an unlimited supply to draw from. Good medium gradf, $8.00 to $10.00 per 100 The very choicest, $13.00 to $20.00 per 100 POMPONS : choice varitis; large bunches, $3.00 per do?. ; Medium Bunches, $1.50 and $2.00 per doz, bunches. VALLEY: Special, $4.00 per 100; Extra, $3.00 per 100. CATTLEYAS: splendid dark flowers, $6.00 per doz.; $40.00 per 100. DENDROBIUM FORMOSUM : (white), $6.00 per doz. ; $40.00 per 100. OENDROBIUM PHALAENOPblS: Magnificent sprays. $8.00 to $10.00 per 100 flowers. HEADQUARTERS FOR GREENS WILD SiMILAX: $5.00 per case. GREEN GALAX: .$1..50 per 1,000; .$7.50 per 10,000. BKONZE G.4LAX: .$1.00 per 1,000; .pci.OO per 10.000. I.EICOTHOE SPRAYS (greeo) : $1.00 per 100; $7.50 per 1,000. .-,tli St.. New Vorit Florists' Supplies W'f luanufjictun- all our Metal Designs, Baskets. Wire Work & Novelties and ;ire denlrrs in Decorative Glassware. Growers and Florists' Requisites WILLIAM H. KUEBLER Brooklyn's Foremost and Best WHOLESALE COMMISSION HOUSE A First Class iVlarket for all CUT FLOWERS 28 Willoughby St.. Brooklyn, N. Y . r. s:Miarn nsor to JOHN I. RAYNOK tieeinn dnvSe*- SELLINO AOENT FOR ilSSIOn riOriSl laroest qrowers Flower Stock tor all purnwes The HOME OP THE ULY bj tba 100, 1000 or 10,000 49 West 28th St., New York CJty Walter F. Sheridan ffliolesale Cotntniitsion Dealer in CHOICE GUT FLOWERS 133 Wnt 28th Street, Hew York Telephone— 3B32-3M3 Madlaow Square Ettablished 1887 J. K. Al-L IM Still Going Strong OLDEST IN YEARS BUT UP-TO-DATE IN SERVICE A SQUARE DEAL. Open 6 A. M. daily. Cut Flower Conslemments Solicited. PROMPT RETURNS. MONEY ALWAYS READY. 106 WEST 28TH ST., NEW YORK Telephone, 167 and 4468 Had. 8q. HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY ""SgSf^o, VALLEY "S,'S«» GARDENIAS, DAISIES. ROSES AND CARNATIONS ALWAYS ON HAND JAMES McMANUS,,'iad'^.55 W. 28th St., New York NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only ROSES AND CARNATIONS American Beauty, Fancy and Special i lo.oo to " *' Extra No.i " " Lower Grades ■. Killarney. Richmond, iViaryland Bride, Maid Hillingdiin. Ward, Melody Talt, Sunburst Caroa' ions , . Last Half of Week First Half of Week ending Oct 26 beginning Oct. 28 1912 1912 lO.OO to 20.00 IO.OO to ao.or 6.00 to 8.00 6.00 to 8.0* 2.00 to 5.00 2.00 to 5.00 •so to 1.50 •5° to 1.50 .25 to 4.00 •5° to 4.00 .50 to 4.00 •50 to 4.00 .50 to 6.00 ■5° to 6.00 .50 ID 10.00 •50 to 8,00 .50 to 1.50 •50 to 1.50 WHOLESALE FLORISTS &-9: >^re«t astln street:, ^re THE ALBANY CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE THOS. TRACY, Manager, Albany, N. Y. \A/^IHOI OIMI_Y All seasonable CUT FLOWERS, FLORISTS' SUPPLIES AND GREEN GOODS furnished at short notice. We are sales agents for several large cut flower growers in this vicinity. We intend to make this city a distributing point, not only for the florists in Albany, but also for those engaged in business in New York State, Vermont and Western Massachusetts. Orders will be PROMPTLY FILLED and at a REASONABLE MARKET PRICE. SAVE TIME AND MONEY BY SENDING YOUR ORDERS TO US TEl-E^iH^IME csoi>ir/j^) There is a decided NEW YORK change tor the better in the market this week. There is not that great surplus of almost everything that has had to be recorded of late, and although prices have not much advanced our wholesale men seem to be altogether on better terms with themselves. Trade in the retail stores is now brisk owing no doubt to the return from the country and abroad of many New Yorkers. The past week PHILADELPHIA has been a fairly satisfactory one taking into consideration the time of the year. Beauties not very plentiful and sell- ing up in good shape; prices holding firm. Richmonds more plentiful, qual- ity good. Killarneys very plentiful and quality of some is very good while there is also some poor stock coming in. The color the last few days has been off quite a little, the Mary lauds heing much better color than the Pink Killarneys. White Killarneys are very WELCH BROS. CO. AMERICAN BEAUTY. KILLARNEY, RICHMOND. MARYLAND AND ALL THE SUPERIJR RJ.ES, LILY OFTHEVALLEY. CARNATIONS, ORCHIDS BEST PRODUCED 226 Devonshire Street. Boston, Mas*. William F. Kasting Co. \^/Holesale Rlor 383-387 ELLICOTT ST. BUFFALO, N. Y. —MONTREAL FLORAL EXCHANGE, LTD.-, ORGANIZED FOB THE BENEFIT OF THE CANADIAN TRADE. CUT FLOWERS AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. Homr-KTawB Stock a Specialty. STRICTLY WHOLESALE; NOTHING SOLD AT RETAIL. Ample refereaee fnraiibad aa ta ataadlas and flnancial ability of the company. 183 MANSFIEI^D STREET, MONTREAL, P. Q. NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only MISCELLANEOUS Cattleyas . ■ ■ ..... Lilies. LonKiflorum Ul> of the Va I ley Violets Chrysantbemuin». Fancy " Ordinary Daises Sweet Peas Gardenias Adiantum ••-• Smllax Asparagus Plumosus, strings (per loo) .... " •* & Spren (loobunche?:) . Last Half of Week 1 endine Oct -26 i 19)2 20.00 to 35 -oo ^.00 to 4.00 J. 00 to 3-00 •■5 to ■35 8j)0 to 25.00 2.00 to 6.00 to 3.00 1x0 to 2.00 4.00 to 20.00 to .50 6.00 to 8.00 to 25.00 8.00 to 12.00 First Half of Week beginning Oct. 28 1912 X5.00 2.00 1. 00 •15 8.00 1.00 4x10 6.00 8.00 3S.0O- 4.00 3.00- ■3i 25.00 6.00 2,00- 2. 00 15.00 .50. 8.00 25.00 12.00 good particularly the Double Vvhlte, which have been showing up as fine as at any time so far this season. Tatt is still selling well, probably better than any other one rose coming to the Phil- adelphia market. The yellows, parfic- ularly Sunburst, are selling in good shape. Sunburst is a very promising rose and is meeting with universal f.a- vor with the retailers, although the others, Mrs. Aaron Ward and Hilling- don are holding their own and selling well. Irish Fire Flame as a novelty is a decided success. Carnations are moving in fair shape prices low, quality probably not as good as it should be at this time of the year on account of the warm weather which we have had. Stems on a good many varieties are quite short, in fact, shorter than they should be, the Wards and Pink Delight beini about the only gocd long stemmed ones. Gardenias are in much shorter sup- ply than they were a couple of weeks ago. Lily of the valley is still plenti- ful but n oving well. Cattleyas are very plentiful and prices low although at times there are ^Continued ou poge b2Q) A. L. A.X: Fine Quality of Brilliant Bronze and Green Galax, 40c. per 1000; $3.00 per oase of 10,000. A-1 Dagger and Fancy Ferns, 75 cents per KXIO. Laurel Festooning, 4 cents per yard. Bunch Laurel. 25 cents per bundle. All otber Evergreens at lowest prices. Write, Wire or Telephone. MILLINGTON FERN CO. MILMNGTON, M.I1S.S. Telegraph Station, New Salem. Mass. Unknown Cnstomers — Cash with order or reference. 616 HOETICULTURE November 2, 1912 Buyer's Directory and Ready Reference Guide Advertisements under this head, one cent a word. Initials count as words Display advertisers in this Issue are also listed under this classification without charge. Reference to List ot Advertisers will indicate the respective pages. Buyers failing to find what they want in this list will confer a favor hy writing us and we will try to put them in communication with reliable dealers. ACCOUNTANT R. J. Dysart, 40 State St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. APHINE Aphlne Mtg. Co., Madison, N. J. For page see LUt of AdTertUerg. AQUATICS To Close for Cleaning Tool, 20% for Cash With Order. Water hyacinths, the oddest, most beau- tiful and valualile plants; e.'ftra strone, in the finest condition ; ja.OO— KK), $:S.OO— 1(100; seiond prade, fl.OO— 100, ?18.(I0— 1000. Dloomlng water byarintbs make leaders at 25c. retail. Cash, please. Texas Nursery & Floral Co., Box 178 Alvln, Tex. ABAUCARIAS Godfrey AscLmann. Philadelphia, P«. For page see List of Adfertlsera. .4SPAKAGUS Asparagus Plumosus, 2^4 Inch, 2c.; 3 Inch, 3c. Sprengeri, 2% inch, li^c. ; 3 Inch, 2%c. Hill Top Greenhouses, Utlca, N. Y. AZALEAS P. Onwerkerk. Hoboken, N. J. For page sec List of Advertisers. A. Leuthy & Co., Eoslindale. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Loechner & Co.. New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. BAT TREES Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. McHutchlson & Co., 17 Murray St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. August Eoelker & Sons. 31 Barclay St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Bay trees and Box trees, all sizes. Write for special list. Julius Ruehrs Co., Ruther- ford, N. J. BEDDING PLANTS A. N. Plerson, Inc., Croiuwell, Conn. For page see List of Advertisers. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. For page see List of Advertisers. BEGONIAS J. A. Petersou & Sons, Cincinnati, O. Glory of Cincinnati. For page see List of Advertisers. BERBEBIS THUNBEBGII 100,000 Berberls Thunbergii, from 6 In. to 2Vi ft., and new seed of same; also Clematis paniculata, 1, 2 and 3-yr. old, and new seed. Get mv prices. BenJ. Connell, Florist, Merchantvllle, N. J. BOXWOOD TREES Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Box Trees, all sizes. Ask for special list. BOILERS Kroeschell Bros. Co., 406 Erie St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Hltchiugs & Co.. 1170 Broadway. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, N. Y. BO.XES— CUT FLOWER— FOLDING Edwards Folding Box Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. Folding cut flower boxes, the best made. Write for list. Bolton & Hunkel Co., Mil- waukee, Wis. BULBS AND TUBERS J. M. Thorburn & Co.. 33 Barclay St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Michell's Seed House, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Ralph M. Ward & Co., 71 Murray St., New York. Horseshoe Brand Lilies and French Bulbg. For page see List of Advertisers. James Vlck's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. The W. W. Barnard Co., Chicago, Hi. For page see List of Advertisers. Fottler, Flske, Rawson Co., Boston, Masi. For page see List of Advertisers. E. S. Miller, Wading River, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. P. H. Goodsell, New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. O. V. Zangen, Hoboken, N. J. Dutch and French. For page see List of Advertisers. Weeber & Don, New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertlsera. R. & J. FarquUar Co., Boston. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Bulbs of all desi riptions. Write for prices. C. Keur & Suns, HiUegom, Hollaud. New York Branch. 31-33 Broadway. CANNAS THE IMPROVED CANNAS. You can double your proflts by stock- ing un with tlie new cannas. Be sure to get our list before you place your order. The Conard & Jones Company, West Grove, Penna. CAFE JASMINE Cape Jasmine, fine cuttings, 8 Inch and over, readv for rooting: 100 $1.00, KKX) JS.OO, prepaid. Cash with order. Te.vaa Nursery & Floral Co., Box 178, Alvin, Tex. CARNATION STAPLE Split carnations quickly, easily and cheaply mended. Pillsbury's Carnation Staple, 2000 for $1.00 post paid. I. L. Plllsbury, Galeshurg. 111. CARNATIONS F. Dorner & Sous Co., Lafayette, Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. B. G. Merrltt & Co., Grange, Md. Field-Grown Carnations. For page see List of Advertisers. Kretschmar Bros., West Nyack, N. Y. Chas. H. Totty, Madl.son, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. CHRYSANTHEMUMS S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., Phila., Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Stock Plants, Smith's Advance 'Mums, 75c. per doz., $5.00 per 100. Pelrce Broth- ers, Waltham, Mass. Clirvsantheuuim stock plants of Unaka and Smith's Advance. ?r,.m per UIO; Chry- solora, best early yellow, 2-in. pots, $0.00 per 100. Cash witli order. Wni. Tricker. Arlington. N. J. CHRYSANTHEMUMS— Continued CHRYSANTHEMfM, THE. By A. Her- rlngton. The author has endeavored to assist and direct the efforts of those who would grow and excel in pr dudng per- fect chrysanthemum flowers, showing that not In secret arts and practices, but bi plain course of procedure are the desIrM results attained. Illustrated, 160 page*. Price 50 cents. Orders filled by HORTICtJLTDRB, 11 Hamilton Place, Boston. COCOANUT FIBRE SOIL 20th Century Plant Food Co., Beverly, Man. For page see List of Advertisers. CYCLAMENS Thomas Roland, Nahant, M.ass. For page see List of Advertisers. Bergenfield Nurseries, Bergenfield, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Cyclamen, large plants, 3 inch, $4.00 per 100. Hill Top Greenhouses, Utica, N. Y. Cyclamens, 3-lnch pots, $10.00 per 100; $80.00 per 1000. Julius Roehrs Co., Ruther- ford, N. J. DAHLIAS Dahlias — 2500 field clumps, latest varie- ties, cheap for cash; or what have you to exchange? Geo. H. Walker, Dahlia Expert, North Dighton. Mass. East Bridgewater Dahlia Gardens are the largest and most up-to-date in America. Over S50.0 7 60 8 1000 READY PACKED CRATES STANDARD FLOWER POTS AND BULB PANS tii-e. Price in. (B .$4.50 •• '■ 5.24 •• '■ 4.51 " •' 3.7.S " " 3.16 ■' " 4.20 " " 3.00 HILFINGER BROS., Pottery, Fort Edward, N.Y. August Riiiker & Sons, 31 Barclay St., N. Y. City, Agents Omi SPECUlTV-lone Distance and expart trade I—STANDARD FLOWER-^ If your e^rpenhoiises are within 500 miles of the Cupitril, write us, we can save voii money. W. H. ERNEST — SSth & M Sts. Washington, D. C. ^ Syracuse Red Pots With new and improved machinery, we can supply your wants to better advantage than ever. Special discounts on larg:e orders. facusePottryCo.,5n*^':'^= Sy Woodstock, III. — The first green- house in this town has just been com- pleted for George Moncur. He began business here about a year ago and ex- pects to erect two more houses. Pittsfield, Mass.— The F. S. Folwell greenhouses, 811 North street have been leased by August and Lucien Viale. They have purchased the stock and will continue the business under the same name. Denver, Colo. — Curtis W. Davison, formerly with the Iowa Seed Co., at Des Moines, and William Western have formed the Davison-Western Floral Co. The greenhouse of W. C. Walters, 482 Josephine street, has been purchased. Pittsburgh, Pa. — A dormitory and club house is to be built by the Pitts- burgh Cut Flower Co. at its Bakerstown plant. It will be a two story building with sleeping quarters for about thirty- five men, with reading and writing rooms, shower baths, etc. GREAT for HIGH NAILING Pulls the nail out straight and easy. This Is Important In hot houses. 16 or 21 oz. Head. Cheapest and handiest hammer ever made, when you consider what It will do. Costs three tUnes more to make — but. At your dealer's or from ns, delivery pre- paid. RETAIL $1.00 DOUBLE CLAW HAWMER"C0' 453 ,\$TARf\ BROADWAY BROOKLYN r's Peerless^ Glazing Points For Greenlioiiaes Drive easy and true, because both bevels are on the same side. Can't twist and break the glass in drivine. Galvan- ized and will not rust. No rights or lefts. The Peerless GtazJne Point is patented. Noothers lik«^ it. Order from your d or direct from ns. 1000,75c. postpaid. Samples free. HEITBTA. DBEEB.I ,i Cb«itBnt Bt^••t^ rhll»d«lphl&. STiCA FOR 2£/j -- reenjiouscqiaawi USE IT NOW F.O.PJERCECO. 12 W. BROADWAY NEW VORK Mastica is elastic and tenacious, admits of ex- pansion and contraction Putt> becomes hard and b ittle. Brolten glass more fasily removed without breaking of other glass as occurs with hard putty Lasts longer than putty Easy to apply. Greenhoiise Materials ArSo IRON or WOOD SASH BARS In all lengths up to 32 feet. Milled to any (ietnil furnished or will furnisb details and cut materials ready for erection. Fulton Ave., Rose Ave. and Dwisht Street Frank Van Assche, .lERSET CITY. N. J. November 2, 1912 HORTICULTURE 623 ANCHOR AN IMPROVED PIPE HANGER allows for expan- sion of individual hanc^" pipe as well as the / whole coil. Write iifiK For Prices KING CONSTRUCTION CO. N. TONAWANDA, N. Y. BOSTON, 410 Winthrop Bldg. NEW YORK, 1181 Broadway. KROESCHELL BOILER SEND FOR CATALOGUE KROESCHELL BROS. CO. 466 W. Erie St., Chicago, III. ETROPOLITAN ATERIAL CO. PATENTED Greenhouse Boilers and Construction (Material Piea^e Send /or Catalogue ami Prices. 1392-1414 METROPOLITAN AVE. BROOKLYN. N. Y. CHARLES H. DODD Greenhouse Builder. General GreeDbon»r Mechanic. Iron Frame and Wood Bar Houses. Ideal Greenhouse BoHers. Ifaterlals Furnlsbed or Erected. HeatlBg and VeDtllatiog Materials. 578 Ocean Ave., JERSEY CITY. N. J. Pecky Cypress THE IDEAL BENCH LUMBER Any width from 4 in. to 12 in. Any length from 6 ft. to 20 ft. Oneand two inches thick, rough or dressed. Also HEART CYPRESS POSTS 4 by 5 in. and 5 by 5 in. Car loads or less. Best Quality. Low price THE FOLEY MFG. COMPANY Western Ave. 25th to 26th St., Chicago NEW YORK. St. James Bids. riIlL.\l)KH"III.\. West End Trust Bldgr. SHARP, PARTRIDGE & CO. Are Leaders in GREENHOUSE GLASS OUR PRICES WILL PROVE THIS. CHICAGO, ILL. GLASS for GKEENHOrSE and HOT BED S-XSHE.S. Our prioes can be bad \o you want to be experimented ou'? ■ Of course you don't! i^end for our catalog and let's get down to business. HITCHINGS & COMPANY Spring and Louisa Sts., Elizabeth, N. J. The SEKVICE BUILDING Is usually a source of great an- noyance to the up-to-date gardener and It requires architect- ural ability to design appropri.ite rotting Houses that will add to the attractiveness of the (ireenliouses. You will admit that this SERVICE BUILDING is unusually attractive. Its Old English Architecture is along the same lines as other buildings on this large estate; It is equipped with all modern Improvements for the comfort of the gardener and bis assis- tants and the connecting house, sixteen feet long (ample for Propagating purposes), prevents the shading of adjoining bouses. Will be glad to talk to you on the SEKVICE BCILDINO. WILLIAM H. LUTTON West Side Avenue Station JERSEY CITY, N. J. ERECTED AT BRIDGEPORT, CONN. THE BEAlITim. SYMMETRY of lines ONLY secured In THE LUTTON PATENTED CURVED E.AVE IRON FRAME HOUSE is easily distinguishable. It Is the ARTISTIC applica- tion to the small details that commands the attention of the most CRITICAL. JUST note the construction of the HOOD over doorway. ITS SIMPLICITY and how IT HARMONIZES with the general appearance of the construction. THAT is only one of the de- tails. Throughout the entire arrangement the same original mechanical ability is employed. THEN again this construction Is patented, UNITED STATES PATENT NO. 902,155. A POSITIVE ASSURANCE of recelvind the genuine successful CURVED E.AVE. Write for more particulars. Vol. XVI. NOVEMBER 9, 1912 TS^ST ^Ew Forcing Kose Mrs. Charles Eussell No. 19 C^ DEVOTED TO THE FLORIST. PLANTSMAN. LANDSCAPE GARDENER AND KINDRED INTERESTS Published Every Saturday at 11 Hamilton Place. Bostow. Mass. Subscription. 510O per Year 626 HOETICULTUEE November 9, 1912 NA/E NA/IIM AGAIN Republican, >m^^ra-ti^ ind •rogr« • l'V^4 I All over the country loyally supported "The House of Rice" and their progressive poli- cies for years. This season particularly our factory has been forced to work every night. This rush of business we attribute to the wave of prosperity sweeping the country and the reputation of our goods and methods. Our policy is to keep our's Danger Proof. THE -WILUNQ HELPER" KATALOG WILL TELL YOU ALL ABOUT OUR GOODS ■ RICE & CO., 1220 Race Street, PHILA., PA. THE LEADING FLORISTS' SUPPLY HOUSE AND MBBON SPECIALISTS ) LILIES Lilium Myriophyllum Lilium Sargentae The bulbs of these magnifi- cent new Lilies are now ready for delivery. For the best results next year, they should be planted at once. Price $150 each, $15.00 per doz. R.&J.Farquliar&,Co. Boston, Mass. NEPHROLEPIS Fine grown specimen plants of the fancy varieties of tills popular fern a SPECIALTY. We have a fine stock of Elegantissima in e-lnch pots at $8.00 per dozen, and 8-inch at $12.00 per dozen; also Harrisii, the convoluted form of Bostoniensis — the finest of all the Bos- ton type — extra fine plants in S-inch pots, $12.00 per dozen. For other varieties and sizes, write u* for prices F. R. PIERSON CO. Tarrytown-on-Hudson, New York BAY TREES WINDOW BOX EVERGREENS. Breck- Robinson Nurseries LEXINGTON, MASS. Telephone Lex. 260. ROBERT CRAIC CO. RO&ES, PALMS, and Novelties in Decorutive Plants. MARKET and 49th STREETS, PHILADELPHIA, PA. FLOWERED AND UNFLOWKKED.... ORCHBDS Largest Importers, Exporters, Growert and Hybridists in the World SANDER, St. AIban'5, England and 258 Broadway, Boom 131 NEW YORK CITY Hybrid Orohids Julius Roehrs Co. * Rutherford, N.J. ' OROMIDS Freshly Imported in Fine Condition. Cattleya Gigas. From the same place wliere we found the rare C. G. alba. C. Gaskelliana, C. Trianae, C. Schroe- derae. Oncidium papilio and Kramerianum. Also a quantity of Oncidium varicosum Rogersii, small plants iu spike, doz.. $18.00. LAGER &HURRELL^'^g.T^ ROTTED s^A°c°K°s PEAT Best quality. Aug. and Sept. price, 60c. per sacli, any quantity. SPHAGNUM NICEIV BURIAPPED MOSS 10 bbl. bales, per bale, $4.00; 5 bales, $:'..7."> each ; 10 bales, $3.50 each ; 25 bales, $3.25 each. I. H. SPRAGUE, BARNEGAT, N. J. — IMOXIOE — H. YOUELL Begs to Inform tbe trade that be has been appointed agent for tbe U. S. for K. Velthuye, Hillegom, Holland, one of tbe birgest growers of Dutch bulbs, bardy bulbs and plants, early and late Gladioli— bis collection of the latter is unrivalled ; be received 10 prizes in 3 days tbe past season. Also Agrent for AV. J. AVorrell, liCamington, England, ^YbolesaIe grower of Peas, Beans and (ither Vegetable Farm Root Seeds. Catalogs for the asking 538 CEDAR STREET SYRACUSE, N. Y.' GLADIOLUS rer 100 Per 1000 THE BRIDE $0.75 $6.00 BLUSHING BRIDE 75 6.00 PEACH BLOSSOM 1.10 9.00 A. HENDERSON & CO. 352 N. Michigan Ave. CHICAGO CHILDS' GLADIOLI 1 are noted the world over for SUPCR-IOR MERIT John LeAvis CKilds FLOWERFIELX), L. I., N. Y. Price« Quoted in these Columns are for Dealers Onlv. When Writine; to Advertisers Please Mention HORTICULTURE. CARWflTIONS F. DORNER & SONS CO. LA rAYETTE, IND. For the next Iwo weeks only we offer .5000 Asparagus Sprengerii, elegant, 4 in. stock, no better plants ever sent out, for $30.00 per 1000. Every plant guaranteed A No. 1. R. H. McKERR, Canandaigua, N. Y. November 9, 1912 HOETICULTUEE G27 nsywuyvuvyvyvyuvtnivttyvywtiKin O A IM N A Order now for future delivery. Our roots are all good, select, strong divisions, which will average with the best. Packed 250 in a box which is sold at thousand rates. Per Per 100 lOUO ALPHONSE BOUVIEB S2.00 $10.00 FLORENCE VAUGHAN 2.00 15.(10 GLADIATOR 7 3.00 23.00 J. 1). KISKI.E 2.00 10.00 LMI'KONED iMOUNT BLANC 10.00 M.MK. CROZY 2.00 10.00 NI.VGAR.\ 3.00 20.00 Pj;NNSiVLV.4NIA 7 2.00 15.00 lU EEN CHARLOTTE 3.00 20.00 KICH.VRD H'.4LL.4CK 2.00 10.00 SOrV. DE ANTOINE CROZY 3.00 20.00 WJI. SAUNDERS 0.00 40.00 MRS. KATE GRAY 3.00 20.00 R. VINCENT, JR. & SONS CO. Per Per 100 1000 EGANDALE 2.00 15.00 rBCRMEER .. 2.00 15.00 HIAWATII.\ 3.00 20.00 JEAN Tl.SSOT 2.00 15.00 LOUISIANA ; 2.00 15.00 MLLE. BERAT 2.00 15.00 PATRIA 2.00 15.00 PRESIDENT MYERS 2.00 15.00 RUBIN 2.00 15.00 ROSE.A GIGANTEA 5.00 40.00 VENU.S 3.00 20.00 UNCLE SAM 3.00 25.00 - - WHITE MARSH, MD. BEGONIA, GLORY OF CINCINNATI We now have ready for delivery, etronc 2i,<;-incli. ready for 4-lneli pots, at $15.00 per 100; $140.00 per 1000. J. A. PETERSON & SONS Westwood, Cincinnati, O. CYCLAMEN Best strain in existence. 4 in. pots ready (or 5 in., $20 per 100 5 in. pots ready for 7 in., $50 per 100 THOMAS ROLAND, Kahant, Mass. BOSTON FERNS ''-^T^^- WHITMANI COMPACTA (New), to take the place of Whittnani. A better commercial fem — 2 1-2 in. $6 per 100 : $50 per 1000. ROOSEVELT, 2 1-2 in; $6 per 100; $50 per 1000. 250 plants at 1000 rates. H.H.BAAR0WS&S0N,W1iitinan,Mas$. Palms, Ferns, Decorative and FoJiage Plants Orders taken uow for IMPORTED AZALEAS On hand a splendid stock of Ferns in leading sorts. Also Cocos, Asparagus for Jardinieres. A. LEUTHY & CO. Perkins Street Nurseries, Roslindale.— Boston, Mass SPIREA GLADSTONE HELLEBORUS NIGER DIELYTRA SPECTABILE FINE FORCING STOCK Breck- Robinson Nurseries LEXINGTON, MASS. Telephone Lex. 260. FERNS FOR OISHES| Best AsBorted Varieties, 2^ In. pot»» $3.60 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. SOO at thonsand rates. Cask ivith order. Frank Oechslin, w.on^cVst, Chicago, Jll. LIST OF ADVERTISERS Page Advance Co 659 Albany Cut Flower Ex 651 Albert & David- sou 659 Allen, J. K 650 Aphine Mfg. Co. 657 Aschmann, G 628 Ayres Co., S. Bryson 641 Badgley, Keidel & Meyer 650 Barnard, W. W. Co 641 Barrows & Son.. 627 Eayersdorter, H. & Co 645 Bay State Nur- series 639 Bergenfleld Nur- series 639 Bloomingdale's, 644 Bobbink & At- kins 639 Boddington, A. T B.3.S Boston Florist Letter Co 648 Breck, J. & Sou. 640 Breck - Robinson Nurseries 626-627-639 Breitmeyer's, .1. Smus 644 Brown Bag Fill- ing Macbine Co.041 Endlong, J. A. . .r,4s Bunyard, A. T..644 Burpee, \V. A. & Co 641 California Flor- ist 645 Carhone 643 Chicago Carna- tion Co 04,S Page Chicago Flower Growers' Asso.64S C h i 1 d s, John Lewis 626 Clarke's. D.Sons.644 ,Clark Seed Co., Everett B 641 Cowee, \V. ,1 650 Craig, Robt. Co.fi26 Dards 644 Dodd, Chas. H..e59 Double Claw Hammer Co... 658 Dorner & Sons Co 626 Dreer, H. A 658 Dunlop, John H.645 Dysart, R. J 650 Ilu stern Chemical Co 637 Edwards Folding Box Co 648 Elliott's, W. Sons 657 Eppstein, Julius. tH5 Ernest, W. H...658 Esler, J. G 659 IJyres 644 Farqubar. R. & J. & Co 626 Foley Mfg. Co... 659 Ford, M. C 650 Ford, W. P 650 Forrest, Frank H 645 Fottler, F i s k e, Rawson Co 641 Framingham Nur- series ,...639 Frai'klin Davis Nursery Co 63!) Froment, H. E..650 Furs t's Nurser- ies 639 Page Galvln, Thos. F.645 Gasser, J. M. Co. 645 Gibson Bros 645 Goodsell, P. H..639 Grey, T. J. Co.. 641 Gude Bros. Co.. 645 Hail Association. 659 Hammond Paint and Slug Shot Works 6.37 Hanford, R. G..637 Hart, George B..64S Hartmann & Co.. Hjalmar 641 Hatcher 644 Haven Seed Co. 641 Heacock, Jos .... 628 Henderson, A. ...626 Hews, A. H. cfe Co 658 Hilfluger Bros. ..658 Hoerber Bros. ...648 Holm & Olson.. 644 Horan, E. C 650 Holland Nur- series 639 Interstate Tobac- co Co 657 Jacobs cfe Sons, S.6.39 Kasting, W. F. Co 651 Keller, J. !B. Sons 645 Kervan Co 6.50 King Cons. Co.. 6.39 Kramer, F. H...645 Kroescheli Bros. 659 Kuebler. W. H..650 Lager &Hurroll.626 Lange. .\ 645 Lange, H. F. A.. 645 Lemon Oil Co... 657 Leonard Seed Co. 641 Leuthy, A. & Co.627 Page Loechner & Co.. 641 Lutton, W. H...660 MacMulkiu, E...645 Maynard, W. E.639 McCarthy, N. V. Co 651 McConnell. Alex. 644 McCray Refrig- erator Co 645 McCuUough's, J. M. Sons Co 648 McHutchison & Co 628 McManus, Jas...6.30 McKerr, R; H...626 Micbell's Seed House 640 Michigan Cut Flower Ex 631 Millang, Chas... 650 Millang, Frank.. 630 Miller. E. S 028 Millington Fern Co 651 Montreal Floral Exchange 631 Mt. Desert Nur- series 656 Murray, Samuel. 044 Moore. Hentz & Nash 050 Niessen, Leo Co. 648 Oechslin. I<^rank.627 Ohio Horticultur- al Society 637 Oklahoma Seed Growers' Co... 641 Ouwerkerk, P...639 Palisades Nurser- ies 642-643 Palmer, W. J. & Son 644 Park Floral Co. 644 Parshelsky Bros. 659 Page Pelicano, Rossi & Co 645 Pennoek - Meehan Co 649 Penn the Florist.645 Perkins St. Nur- series 627 Peterson, J. A.. 627 Pierce Co., F. 0.658 Pierson, A. N...639 Pierson, F. B. Co 626 Pierson - U - B a r Co 660 Plant Food Co., 20th Century.. 657 Poehlmarn Bros.648 Pulverized Ma- nure Co 657 Quaker City Ma- chine Co 639 Reed & Keller.. 650 Roinberg, Peter. 648 Rice, M. & Co... 626 Robinson. H. M. & Co 64S Robinson Co., H. M 650 Rock, Wm. L...044 Eoehrs, J. Co... 626 Roland, Thos 627 R oi 1 k e r, A. & Rons 6?8 Rosery, The 644 Salter Bros 645 Sander & Son.. 620 Schuiz, Jacob 644 Scott, John 639 Sharp, Partridge Co 659 Siggers & Sig- gers 659 Sheridan, W. F.650 Slddelsky, S. S. & Co 641 Page Smith & Co.. E. D 657 Smith, P J 650 Smith, W. & T. Co 639 Sm^th, Wm. J.. 644 Sprague. J. H...62(> Stearns, A. T. Lumber Co 65» Stumpp, Geo. M.644 Stumpp & Wal- ter Co 657 Syracuse Pottery Co 658 Tailby 645 Totty, Chas. H..647 Thorburn, J. M. x% Co (Ml DCraendly & Schenck 650 Valentine, J. A. .644 Van Assche, F..658 Vlck's, Jaa. Sons.641 Vincent, R., Jr., & Sons Co 627 Wants, For Sale.650 M'ard, R. M. & Co 628 Waterer. J. & Sons 639 Weeber & Don.. 641 Welch Bros 651 Whittier & Co., W. B 639 Wilson, Robt. G.644 Wood Bros 639 Woodrow & Marketos 650 Woodruff & Sons, S." D 641 Touell, H 626 Young, A. L 050. Young & Nugent.644 Zangen. O. V....641 Zinn, J. A 645. For Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide See Pages 652, 653, 654, 655 628 HORTICULTURE November 9, 1912 The subjective mood, past perfect tense of the verl) "to know" is responsible for a very large per cent, of failures. It goes something like this: IF I HAD KNOWN. IF THOU HAD KNOWN. IF HE HAD KNOWN. IF WE HAD KNOWN. IF VOU HAD KNOWN. IF THEY HAD KNOWN. It's the saddest tense in all the business world, and is usually used as a result of careless consideration in beginning an undertaking. To embark in the art of lily growing without protection as to quality of the bulbs you embark with, is like biiyin.K a ticket in a raffle — there's but one chance to win and m my to lose. We know of no more undesiraljle investment than an undertaking in the lily growing business without sui'h protection. We reap what we sow — and generally a little bit more. Plant good bulbs and you will reap good results. Always buy the best you can get and you will always have the best average of results and profits. After all, it's the profit you are after — you are not in business to see how cheap you can condui-t it — but to see how profitable you can make it. A good investment is a good speculation. BUY HORSESHOE BRAND Bl'LBS. REVISED PRICES FOR IMMEDIATE OR FUTURE DELIVERY LILIUM GIGANTEUM Tlie Finest Lily Bulbs Produced. size G/ 8 inch at $16.00 per case of 400 bulbs :/ 9 " " 20.00 300 " 8/10 " " 23.00 ' 250 " 9/10 " " 23.00 " " '• 200 " 9/11 " " 23.00 180 " 10/11 " " 22.00 " •• " 150 " BABY CASES— GIGANTEVM. These boxes are packed specially in Japan for storage and can l)e shipped periodi- cally, so that growers may have a limited quantity of lilies on hand the year around. Order now. Size 7/ 9 inch at $5.25 per case of 50 bulbs 7/ 9 " •• T.26 75 " 7/ 9 " " 8.60 '• " " 100 " 8/10 " " 12.00 " " " 100 " Delivered without extra charge up to September 1st, 1913. LILIUM MULTIFLORUM Immediate Shipment. Size 7/ 9 inch at $18.00 per ra!0-r\^. Qnestloni by oar readers In line with any of the topics presented on this page will be cordially received and promptly aaswared by Ur. Penson. Snch communications should Inrarlably be addressed to the office of EOBTICUlSTllRB. Cleaning and Renovating Early Vinery Immediately after the leaves have fallen in the early vinery the vines should be pruned and the wheels of the winter cleaning machinery set in motion, in the event of a start into growth to be made December 1st. When pruning young vines do not be in too great a hurry to have them fill up the house. It may seem a shame to cut away so many good looking eyes, but in the interest of the lasting constitution of the vines they must be sacrificed. The stronger the canes made, the more eyes may be left to grow the following year, but three to four feet should be the limit. Weak canes should be cut back shorter. Do not lose sight of the truth that "prevention is better than cure," which will remind one of bleeding vines last spring. The special preparation, "Styptic," which can be obtained from all seed stores, is the best thing to use. Varnish and shellac are used with variable success. It is essential that the whole cut be covered with the preparation, and a clean cut is the only way to insure this. Should a lateral have been broken off close to an eye, so that it is impossible to make a cut, saturate the broken end two or three times. After pruning thoroughly, wash down the house — glass, woodwork, walls, etc. — everything which goes to make the interior of the house. Wliale oil soap in solu- tion will act both as an insecticide and soap. No corner should be overlooked or the main object of this work will be lost. Pests always seem to provide for the coming generation and leave behind enough to establish their "kingdom." This stock will receive a severe shakeup if the house is washed down from top to bottom, omit- ting no crevice or cavity which will harbor them. The washing and cleaning of the vines is even more impor- tant. If they were clean through the growing season, it will be sufficient to rub off all the loose bark you can with the hand. Dirty rods should receive a scraping with a hard piece of wood or blunt knife, but avoid the barbarous practice of scraping them down to the live bark. This is injurious. The outer barks of the vine are given for protection and so long as they are not loose nothing can be underneath them. Winter Washes Winter washes for vines are numerous and range from clear water to "adulterated mud." 'Forms of the latter which really are insecticides mixed into clay are some- times advisable on real old vines having lots of holes to fill up and thus debar any bugs a hiding place next summer. For average rods which were fairly clean last season we use the old preparation "Gishursts' Com- pound." This is perfectly safe and does the work. AATiere red spider was prevalent mix a little sulphur into it, but in no case must it touch an eye. The Border Takiag the work in rotation as it comes along we come last but not least to the border. Vines that are being built up may want an addition, others only a top dressing. Additions are similar to making new borders, wliich will be dealt with later. When top-dressing, first carefully remove the old mulch. If the roots have made their way into it, this may have to be done with the hands to avoid breaking them. If any top soil can be removed without damaging the roots do so with a small digging fork, leaving the surface loose to receive the top dressing, which should be of the very best loam, coarse bone meal and charcoal. Where outside borders are in use it will now be neces- sary to protect them from the heavy rains and frosts. This is best accomplished by covering them with dry leaves two feet deep, and then placing some long straw manure over them to keep them in their place. Over the whole should be placed some waterproof material- — sheet iron, tin, or wood to throw off the winter rains. The roots of vines cannot stand any very severe weather. Strawberries to Winter Quarters When there is danger of freezing the soil in straw- berry pots they should be plunged or the majority will be broken by the expansion of the freezing earth. In states wliere cold is experienced to any degree provision should 1)6 made to have these packed away in cold frames so that additional protection can be given them in the severe weather. Secure a quantity of dry leaves when the lawns are being cleaned off and pack them around the pots, which should be placed close together. Make the whole thing solid so tliat the frost will not penetrate. As they are being packed away examine each crown and remove any side growths or suckers, as they only rob the crown and have to be removed later in the spring. Take care to have large labels placed so that there is no diffi- culty to distinguish the varieties. Should a spell of good weather set in the plants may need a watering after plunging. Forcing Asparagus Asparagus will force easily after a frost. ' A few roots can be lifted to have the full benefit of the first cold nights, but see that they do not get dry from exposure through the day. They will move much quicker if placed on a mild hot-bed. Any fine soil will do to cover the roots witli ; take care to get it down between them. Eough leaf soil will answer well to cover over the crowns as it is moist and offers no resistance to the young grass. Give a night temperature of 58 F. to 60 F. degrees with- the usual advance by day and plenty of water. BOOM YOUR FALL BUSINESS hy advertising your goods in the Horticdltare Publicity among the kind of readers reached by this paper is THE SORT OF PUBLI- CITY THAT PAYS. November 9, 1912 HORTICULTUEE 631 ROSE GROWING UNDER GLASS CONBCCTin) BY y C. H. Totty, the varieties being G. 40, incurved, red ■nith yellow reverse; H. 10. light pink, curly petals; Gertrude Peers, reflexed dark red with bronze reverse; F. 83, an enor- mnns liroad petalled incurved, copper red with yellow reverse; Chicago, incurved dark red with yellow reverse; H. 3, lemon yellow reflexed. Other awards in this sec- tion were Traendiv & Schenck, Rowayton, Conn., tliree Ists.; C. H. Totty. Madison, N. J., two Ists.. two 2nds. ; Scott Bros., Elmsford. one each 1st and 2nd. ; C. A. Rice, Roselle Park. X. J., one 2nd. In the non-commercial cut bloom section the principal winners were Miss M. P. Cockcroft. Saugatuck. Conn., gard. A. Peterson ; W. B. Thompson ; Mrs. W. E. S. Griswold, Lenox, Mass., gard. A. J. Love- less; Miss C. A, Bliss. New Canaan. Conn,, gard. J. T. Burns: Mrs. F. A. Constable, Mamaroneck, gard. Jas. Stuart; Percy November 9, 1912 f I 0 E T I C U L T U R E 635 Clmlili. Glen C\iVf. g:iril. Alex. Mulveuzie; H. 1,. Pratt, Gleu Cove. gard. Horii-.v Gant ; MLss lilanclie Potter, 0.ssiiiiug. gard. Geo. Wettllnger: Chas. JIallory. Poiicliester, gard. W. J. Scaley : Fred Sturgis, Fair- field. Conn., gard. Thos. Bell. In roses tlure were five classes of fifty bloums for oonimercial and five of lesser uunilier for non-commercial, liesides a gold medal for new variety not in commerce. The medai was worthily won by C. H. Tolty witb Mrs. Sbawypr. Tbe winners in the otber classes included h. A. Noe. F K. Piersou Co.. L. B. CkiddingtLn, Traendly A: Scbeuck in commercial, and H. II. Tilford, Mrs F. A. Constable, W. B. Tbompson and S. I'nternieyer in private classes The carnation classes were divided in like manner, tbe winners being Traendly & Schenck witb four Ists and a silver medal for best vase; Scott Bros.. J. D. Cockeroft and Cottage Gardens Co. in commercial, and Jliss C. A. Bliss, four Ists and a bronze medal for best vase: H. M. Tilford, F. R. N"ew- bnld. Mrs. Griswobl. Jas. A. .Macdonald and W. A. Henry in private classes. In foliage and decorative plants, open to all, S. I'ntermeyer. Julius Roehrs Co., Miss Pot- ter, W. B. Tbompson, A. Lewisolin, F. R. Pierson Co., all sported 1st prizes, and in orchid plants Lager it Hnrrell secured six Ists; .Tulius Roehrs Co.. one. In non- commercial orchids. S. Untermeyer won tbe majority of tbe prizes. In cut orchids, .los. A. Manda won the prize for collec- tion beautifully banked in moss, and Lager it Hurrell for cypripediums. In the non-commercial tbe winners were ex- hibitors previously mentioned, including Mrs. B. B. Tuttle. Xaugatuck. C"nn., gard. M. .T. Pope. Mr. Pope also was given a silver medal for Odontoglossum grandi- flora. Mr. Pope is HORTICCLTURE'S special orchid contributor and recognized as one of the most skillful growers of this specialty. A fine display of dahlias was made by H. D. Darlington. PENNSYLVANIA HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. The big event of the year in Phila- delphia horticulture is the Annual Fall Shew. As usual this was held in Horticultural Hall, opening on Tuesday night and continuing until the evening of Friday. On the whole, it was a very creditable exhibition. The quality of the flowers and plants were fully up to the highest standards in cultural skill. The quantity may have fallen off a little from what it was last year— owing to the absence of several of the usual large regular exhibitors — chief among whom may be mentioned the Widener gardens. Family bereavement (the Titanic dis- aster) is responsible for the latter. The arrangement and the decora- tions were beyond all praise, and the genera! effect produced was exceed- ingly artistic and effective. William Graham had charge of the decorations and he is a master hand. Raised plat- forns with seating capacity, ranged aloKg the north and south sides of the hall. These had tall white pil- lars at intervals, entwined with bronze oak foliage and green wild smilrx. From the tops of the pillars swung in graceful curves ropes carry- ing yellow Japanese lanterns enclos- ing electric globes. Back of all and higher up in the niches were palms and evergreens. The stage was nice- ly arranged with palms and specimens of Ficus pandurata. In front of the stage was the Dreer collection of orna- mental foliage plants, conspicuous in which was a fine showing of the new Farleyense fern Glory of Mordrecht, and a nice lot of variegated pineapple. The main hall was as usual devoted to the big specimen chrysanthemum plants of which there was a very good showing, indeed — better on the whole than we have seen for some time. Newbold, Sinnott, Hunter, and Pepper were the stars in this — and creditable showings were a'so made by Ellison ai;d Eulalia. Two fine groups of fo- liage and flowering plants adorned each end. and reflected much credit on the Newbold and Pepper forces. The center of the hall was occupied by a large group of specimen crotons. A big feature of the show was the orchid displays. Never have we had the pleasure of seeing anything richer, rarer or more varied. And never have we seen greater artistic skill in the arrangeinent and staging — at least not in Philadelphia, The great National Show in Boston excepted, however, the general excellence has never to our knowledge been surpassed in this country, Louis Burk was the bright particular star — and surpassed even his last year's splendid record. Joseph Heacock made a great showing, as also did John Wanainaker. Last but not least came Alphonse Pericat with a beautiful and varied collection of new and rare varieties. These or- chid displays were mostly in the main hall, although the beautiful Heacock exhibit was in the foyer among the specimen foliage plants; and another one was downstairs to the right of the entrance. The specimen cut blooms of chrys- anthemums were arranged mostly on the stairways and upper landings and passageways. Some magnificent flow- ers were shown, especially the three big vases, assorted colors, at the cen- ter and sides of the first landing where they were the cynosure of all eyes and attracted the greatest ad- miration. The much coveted honors in this contest went to the Countess Eulalia, and Clement B. Newbold, the president of the Society. Pepper came out on top with the best fifty, his va- rieties being Mary Mason. Wm. Duck- ham. Mrs. D. Syme, Glenview. Merza, R. Vallis. Fair Acres. Smith's Sensa- tion, Beatrice May, and B. H. Brom- head. Wheeler had first in single stem, six-inch, yellow, and any other color. There were two exhibits of Lady Carmichael, but the show was about a week too early to see these at their best. Mrs. Frank Thomson was again on view, passe as ever. Not in it, any more, and distinctly an ob- ject lesson as to what not to grow. The writer knows peifectly well why the travesty is kept up; but the pub- lic does not, and an educational so- ciety should never give first prizes to poor flowers. What it should strive to do is encourage perfection — not to try to galvanize dead horses. In the lower hall were the seeds- men's and nurserymen's displays. Mi- chell, Dreer and Waterer put up excel- lent exhibits of bulbs and sundries. Burpee, Michell and Meehan had fine showings cf hardy chrysanthemums. Edward A. Stroud was also conspicu- ous in the hardy chrysanthemum ex- hibits— his showing being perhaps the largest, most varied and most beauti- ful of all the fine collections of this leading and growing popular class to be seen in the hall. Lord & Burnham Co. put up one of their model green- houses, which was an object lesson in completeness and finish; and Mon- tagu Wright and his corps of assis- tants were kept busy demonstrating to a large and interested audience all the time. Chas. H. Totty was on hand with a fine vase of the new rose Mrs. Shaw- yer; and nearby appeared Montgom- ery's Mrs. Chas. Russell, exhibited by the Pennock-Meehan Co., and a vase of Milady sent by the A. N. Pierson Co. Mr. Totty also had two fine ear- nations, Northport and Commodore, and a collection of hardy chrysanthe- mums. Frank Birnbrauer showed a beautiful vase of pink snapdragon, un- usually fine for this season of the year. The Moon Co. sent several big wagon loads of specimen evergreens; big and little; carefully named; care- fully and artistically arranged about the entrances to the hall; a very beau- tiful and educative display. One of the conifer groups had five families and thirteen varieties; another eight families and twenty-six varieties. There were eleven varieties of spruce; nine varieties of juniper; and eleven varieties of pine. We consider this Moon showing one of the finest and most interesting features of the exhi- bition. The only improvement we could suggest would be to have the names stand out better so that each plant might be better identified. There was an interesting display of amateur paintings of Mallow Mar- vels, for which Thomas Meehan & Sens had offered prizes. We congratulate the officers of the Society, the committees, and the ex- hibitors; all of whom it is evident must have worked like beavers for weeks to produce this splendid show. It is a great credit to them all, indi- vidually and collectively. G. C. WATSON. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. The Chrysanthemum Society of America held their exhibition at the Berkeley Lyceum. New York, on the 6th-8th insts. There was a very- excellent collection of the gardeners' best efforts, the chrysanthemums be- ing superb and compared very favor- ably with the giants at last week's big show. The specimen plants, standard and bush, made a grand show, and with the great size added to perfect color of the c"t blooms the exhibition as a whole will not be surpassed this year. C, H. Totty of Madison took premier honors as prize winner and in a non-competitive group he staged up- wards of 100 vases in variety. He was also showing the new rose Mrs. Shawyer, in its usual fine form. A. N. Pierson also put up a fine display of chrysanthemums with a centre vase of their new rose. Milady, not for competi- tion. The other roses on show were Lady Alice Stanley from F. W. Van- derbilt. Hyde Park on Hudson, N. Y., Henry J. Allen, gard. Irish Fire Flame from S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., Philadelphia, for distribution in spring of 1913. Mrs. Charles Russell from Waban Rose Conservatories, Natick, Mass.. for distribution in spring of 1913; a creamy white sport from My Maryland from E. H. Behre, Madison, N. J., and Bulgarie, Sunburst and Ra- diance caine'from Traendly «& Schenck, Rowayton, N. Y. This firm were also showing excellent examples of carnations Pink Delight, Mrs. C. W. Ward, White Perfection and the new Salmon Queen. Some of the finest chrysanthemums staged came from the amateurs, of whom the most suc- cessful were ; Howard Gould. Port Washington, gard. V\'. Vert ; Mrs. Stnyvesant Fish, Garrison^ 636 HORTICULTURE November 9, 1912 N. Y., gard. W. 11. Macbean ; George Sclilegel, Bay Ridge, gard. Stephen Milloy ; Mrs. J. Crosby Broom, Orange, N. J., gard. Peter Du£f; Clarence C. Chapman, Oakland, N. Y., gard. Frank Black; Robert K. Sco- Telle, Chapinville, Conn., gard. W. Angus; Percy Chubb, Glen Cove, L. I., gard. Alex. Mackenzie; C. K. G. Billings, Fort Wash- ington, gard. Jas. Ball; Chas. Hathaway, Orange, N. J., gard. Max Schneider; Mrs. J. S. Lyle, Tenafly, gard. J. G. P. Kenne- dy; C. W. Harkness, Madison, N. J., gard. Ernest Wild: E. D. Adams, Rumson, N. J., gard. Geo. H. Hall; R. Mortimer,, Tuxedo Park, N. Y., gard. C. D. SchaeCfer; J. H. Oltley, Glen Cove. L. I., gard. J. Macdou- ald ; Harry E. Converse, Marion, Mass., gard. D. F. Roy; Paul Dana, Glen Cove, Ij. I., gard. J F. Johnson: H. Darlington, Maraaroneck, N. Y., gard. P. W. Popp. YONKERS (N. Y.) HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. The exhibition of this Society was held on October 30, 31 and November 1st at the Armory and was a very ' pleasing success. The classes as a rule were well filled, and although the judges could never have been in any difficulty, the competition was, nevertheless, pretty keen. There is plenty of room in the Armory and the admirable way in which the exhibits were arranged so as to give the idea of a "full house" reflects great credit on Mr. Milliot and those who assisted him in the work. The most attractive features in the show were, of course, the chrysanthemums in pots and cut blooms. In the former for single specimen plants, Adolph Lewisohn, Ardsley, N. Y., gard. J. W. Canning. was first in the two classes, with Samuel Untermeyer, gard. W. H. Waite, second. For group of chrysan- themums and foliage plants, 50 square feet of space, W. B. Thompson, gard. R. L. Cushman, was an easy first. For 24 cut blooms, Mr. Untermeyer was well to the front with a grand lot of flowers, J. Eastman, Tarrytown, being second. For 12 blooms, Arthur Bod- dington's prize. Miss G. H. Dodge, Riverdale, N. Y., gard, \Vm. Wright, was first, and M. L. Sand, Ardsley, gard. T. H. Lee, second. The best collection of pompons was staged by H. Darlington, Mamaroneck, gard. P. W. Popp, a tastefully arranged lot of good flowers, second going to C. Mal- lory, Portchester, gard. W. J. Scaley. A fine vase of American Beauty roses obtained the Macdonald silver cup for Mr. Untermeyer and Mr. Fred Pot- ter was first for 12 whites, staging grand fiowers of Kaiserin A. Victoria. The Stumpp & Walter cup, for vege- tables, was won by S. L. Coster, Ir- vington, gard, Ed. Kane. The trade exhibits were from Julius Roehrs, or- chids and foliage plants; Scott Bros., carnation Wm. Eccles; Chas. H. Totty, new rose Mrs. George Shawyer; Jas. Cockcroft, carnation Northport; Louis Milliot, palms; H. A. Dreer, Adian- tum Farleyense gloriosa. are a memory only. In their place are other attractions, including the pretty single and semi-double chrys- anthemums in their graceful sprays and pure colors and there are grand groups of decorative plants from the conservatories to fill the gap. Most noticeable are the efforts of the re- tail florists in their exemplification of floral decorative art. We are glad to see this new interest displayed by a section of the floral craft that, until now, held aloof, much to the disad- vantage of their business progress. There are no less than eight dinner tables in competition and all are very elaborate and attractive. The yellow and bronze idea is in the majority by far, there being only two others — wiui the old favorite white anemone Mer- za for a central idea. There are also big baskets, four or five feet high, in competition and some of them displaying brilliant decorative skill. The prettiest effect in any of the work seems to be obtained by a combination of Major Bonnaffon with the yellow Baby Pompon chrysanthe- mum and ribbons to match. There is one very fine entry in the class for ta- ble of fruit arranged for effect. There are some fine orchid groups, that by Wheeler & Co. being beautifully ar- ranged. Alex McKay shows some fine Lorraine begonias and George Melvin his new solanum. Two magnificent groups of stove and greenhouse plants by Ed. MacMulkin and W. W. Edgar Co. fill one side of the large exhibition hall. Thomas Roland's display of flowering plants — cyclamen, erica, ce- losias, begonias, etc., filling one entire end of the lecture hall is a striking feature. The only trained specimen chrysanthemum plants are from the T. E. Proctor estate, gard. James Marl- borough. NOTES. In the great exhibition at San Fran- cisco which closed on October 26th, the big winners in the trade were MacRorie-McLaren Company, Peli- cano, Rossi & Co., Julius Bppstein, H. Plath and A. O. Stein. Golden Gate Park contributed a magnificent dis- play of stove and greenhouse plants. A very laudable innovation among several that have been put in opera- tion for the St. Paul Flower Show this week is an Information Commit- tee of ten members, who are on the fioor at all times to answer questions by visitors regarding the variety, care, cultivation, etc., of the flowers and plants shown. Clubs and Societies MASSACHUSETTS HORTICUL- TURAL SOCIETY. As we go to press the annual chrys- anthemum show of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society is just receiving its finishing touches at Horticultural Hall. With it is combined the Apple Show, which, in itself, is quite a draw- ing card. Both large halls are occu- pied by the floral display, which, by the way, is far from being an exclu- sive chrysanthemum show. The stu- pendous specimen plants that gave dis- tinction to the Boston show in former years are no longer in evidence and the long ranks of specimen blooms CLUB AND SOCIETY NOTES. The Minnesota State Florists' Asso- ciation will give a banquet on Mon- day evening, November 11, in honor of visiting members of the trade. The annual meeting of the Massa- chusetts Horticultural Society for the election of oflScers for the ensuing year will be held at Horticultural Hall, Boston, at 12 o'clock, noon, on Saturday, November 16, 1912. Also several proposed amendments to the by-laws are to be voted upon at this meeting. The voting will be by Aus- tralian ballot and the polls will be open continuously between the hours of 12, noon, and 4 in the afternoon. J. K. M. L. Farquhar is the regular nominee for the office of president and we hope his many friends will attend and roll up a big vote for him. FLORISTS' CLUB OF PHILADEL- PHIA. The meeting of the club held on the 5th inst. was rather slimly attended on account of the flower show and election night. Only routine business was transacted. The following com- mittees were appointed: Club Room: Fred Hahman, D. T. Con- nor, J. Westcott, G. Burti.n, G. Craig. Games: Andrew Graham, Jno. H. Dodds, U. V,. Rowley, Theo. Shober. Novelties : Robert Craig, E. A. Stroud, W. Klelnheinz, H. S. Betz, A. M. Campbell. Essay : Edward Reid, E. A. Stroud, Al- fred Burton. Membership: H. F. Michell, Chas. E. Meehan, Arthur Niossen. Exhibits: Robert Kift, A. Farenwald, John F. SiI)Son. Leo Niessen. New Committee on Publicity: S. S. Pennock, Robert Kift, E. A. Wohlert, George C. Watson, Montagu C. Wright, Robert E. Pyle. E. A. Stroud, Parker Thayer Barnes, Robert Craig, Howard M. Earl, J. D. Eisele, C. H. Fox. A. M. Herr, Thos. B. Meehan. Adolph Muller, David Rust, S. S. Skidelsky, J. Otto Thilow. S. S. Pennock as convener of the latter committee has issued a call to meet Monday, November 11, 3 P. M. Ex-Mayor Smith was reported seri- ously ill and as this is the first fall show he has missed the club decided to send him a fine offering of flowers and the big official of the Scottish Rite Temple will take them down in his auto to Jersey on Wednesday. S. S. Pennock was entrusted with the duty of making up this token of good- will and esteem for an old friend of the club and the society. GARDENERS' AND FLORISTS- CLUB OF BOSTON. The annual banquet and dance which will on this occasion celebrate the club's twenty-fifth, anniversary, will be held at Horticultural Hall, Bos- ton, on Monday evening, November 11, 1912, at 6 o'clock. There will be a fine array of speakers, including the Governor of Massachusetts and Mayor of Boston, in addition to many noted horticulturists from a distance. There will be a splendid entertainment, fol- lowed by a dance. There has already been a large sale of tickets, and any member who has not procured any should do so at once. As near as can be estimated, 300 will attend the ban- quet. Secure tickets from William Sim, H. H. Bartsch, P. M. Miller, Wil- liam J. Patterson, W. J. Kennedy, Rob- ert Cameron, Peter Fisher, S. J. God- dard, or Secretary W. N. Craig, North Easton, M.ass. Next Monday evening, November 11, will be Ladies' Night and Chrysanthe- mum Night at the New York Florists' Club. Frank H. Traendly will have charge of the catering and Charles Schenck will manage the vaudeville entertainment. The nominating com- mittee will report lists of officers to be voted on at the December meeting, tor 1913. The forty-second annual meeting of the Michigan State Horticulutral So- ciety is to be held in Grand Rapids, November 12, 13, and 14. This date and place was selected so that the meeting might be held in conjunction with the apple show. The Michigan State Horticultural Society, like many others in the west is, practically, an organization in the interests of com- mercial fruit growing. November 9, 1912 HORTICULTUEE 637 •^^jK^^^JS?55f ^^ •^:^f§»^^?5'?S»f5'^^?5fSS'^ -Sif^:?^^!^^^^^? THE I OHIO HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY I FIRST GRAND FLOWER. SHOW I November 14th, 15th, 16th I $4,000.00 PREMIUM LIST 15 SPECIAL PRIZES SILVER CUPS AND MEDALS ALL THE NOVELTIES IN Roses, Carnations, Chrysanthemums COME AND SEE THEM If you have not received Premium List, write to John N. Stockwell, Secretary, Cleveland, O. DURING RECESS. Washington vs. Baltimore. The bowling team of the Florists' Club of Washington entertained a simi- lar body representing the Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Baltimore at sup- per on Wednesday of last week and thereafter treated them to a severe defeat when the two teams clashed on the alleys of the Rathskellar for a three-string series. The Baltimore ag- gregation consisted of Messrs. Boone, Perry, Moss, Bauer and Klotzer, who came over early in the day to take in the chrysanthemum show held last week by the Agricultural Department. Their opponents were Messrs. Cooke, Shaffer, Dalglish, Ernest and McLen- nan. and dance at Buch Temple, Chicago avenue and Clark street, on Dec. 4th, from eight till twelve o'clock. Tickets 50 cents each. Allie Zech, chairman of the sports committee, has the mat- ter in charge and hints that there is a surprise in store for the ladies. Chicago Bowling Scores, October 30, 1912. ROSES. CARNATIONS. Goerisch, 138 132 170 Lorman. 133145 117 Kreutz, 104 150 120 L'berm'n, 1.55 102 107 Cassie, 161 140 12S Arrot^t'g, 120 100 ILS Price, 165 174 104 Brunke, 140 122 105 Fiscber, 147 149 205 A. Zech, 109 180 160 ORCHIDS. VIOLETS. Lazaroff, 107 144 l.'!7 A. H'bn'r 135 1.58 126 Graff, 120 1'.10]S1 Jacobs. 172 173 1.35 Cohen, 15ft 151 no Cole, 100 122 135 George, 13.3 104 122 Schultz. 14.3 148 19S J. Zech, 192 1.33 12S J. H'bu'r. 103 145 138 Notes. The Chicago Florists' Club an- nounces November 14th as Ladies' Night and promises a fine entertain- ment at the Hotel Sherman, free to all members whose dues are paid and their ladies. The Cook County Florists' Associa- ation, Chicago, will give a reception NEW YORK NOTES. A letter from Julius Roehrs, Sr., who is in Trinidad, states that he is feeling fine, but that the weather is uncomfortably hot there. George Ditzenberg of the Woodcliffe Floral Co., N. J., is dangerously ill in the hospital at Hackensack, suffering from a serious malady. Charles Thorley has closed up his branch store on West 28th street but has taken a store in West 29th street which he will use for receiving de- partment, stock room, etc. Peter Henderson & Co. are making elaborate preparations for their large exhibit at the National Flower Show and will have a display that will cause a sensation. August Jurgens, the well-known florist of Chicago, was in New York last week as a witness in the case of the Federal Government against sev- eral forwarding agents of Chicago, charged with receiving rebates from the B. & O. R. R. on shipments of imported merchandise. It will inter- est some of our western readers who were fleeced by these custom house brokers to know that they pleaded guilty and were sentenced to one day's imprisonment and fines from $1,000 to $2,000. Very few florists in large cities have the facilities and advantages that Geo. M. Stumpp enjoys in the possession of over an acre of ground with green- houses and frames, on East 67th street. Here are raised much of the plant stock, ferns, young palms, etc., for the demands of his large store at Fifth avenue and 58th street. The palm houses are at present filled with prime decorative stock, including specimen palms of large size and superb quality. An interesting and very pretty little novelty for this season is some stand- ard thymus in 3-inch pots in exact miniature of standard bay trees. These little gems which are about ten or twelve inches high, Mr. Stumpp saya were grown from cuttings made last spring. They have been selling at ?3 apiece! Visitors: R. Vincent, Jr., White Marsh, Md., "bound away for New Orleans;" G. X. Amrhyn, New Haven, Conn.; W. J. Palmer, Buffalo, N. Y. DAPHNE ODORA The largest and best stock of this attractive and delightfully fragrant plant in the United States, Fine plants, 3 and four flower heads, St. 00; 4 to 0 flower beads. S'J.OO: 8 to 10, $3.00. CYRTOMIUM ROCHFORDIANUM, The new Crested Holly Fern 2 in. 5c. BUSHY FERNS, 2 in. pots, fine slock and the best varieties 3c. PRIMULA MALACOIDES, 3 in. pots 6c. GODFREY CALLAS, splendid plants, 5 and 6 in. pots. R. G HANFORD Norwalk Connecticut 638 HORTICULTURE November 9, 1912 It Is surprising tnat these grand Tulips bave not ueen more largely planted. As an early display, they are mag- nificent in their beauty and coloring, coming into flower, as they do, from May 15 to the first week in June, accord- ing to the season, and are most useful from a decorative point of view, after the early-flowering Tulips are past. The colors are various, as described in the following va- rieties, and their height, after being well established, reaches nearly three feet in some types. BOUTON D'OR. Has deep clear yellow, glob- ular medium-sized blossoms, with curious black-anthered stamens $1.25 $11.50 GESNERIANA SPATHUL.ATA, or MAJOR. This variety has long been in cultivation. The beautifully curved flowers are brilliant scarlet, with a bluish-black center, on tall stems. A large group of this Tulip massed by Itself looks very striking 1.25 GESNERIANA MACROSPILA. Crlmson-3car- let, black and yellow center 1.00 GESNERIANA L,UTEA. Beautiful, yellow, tall and handsome 1.75 INGLESCOMBE SCARLET. Very brilliant scarlet, black base 2.00 INGEESCOMBE YELEOW. A large conary- yellow, perfect form 4.50 INGLESCOMBE PINK. One of the best pinks. 1.50 SINGLE NAMED TULIPS n M 0 M n m u M n M n M n H n m u m u m u m n H n m n M n H n m n m n m n H n M n m n m n m n m n m n 2 Seedsman I BODDINGTON'S BULBS W^^t-^^t- t-^ »».. r»«l-A.^ .,««.« When we buy HOLLAND BULBS we buy what is termed FLORISTS' or tant lO our LUSlOinerS stock, not seed house stock. There ;» a difference REMEMBER YOU MAY DEDUCT^S PERCENT IF CASH ACCOMPANIES ORDER BODDINGTON'S QUALITY Decoration Day or May-Flowering TULIPS 100 1000 $1,00 $9.00 3.50 11.50 8.75 16.00 18.00 42.00 14.00 109 1000 ISABELLA, or SHANDON BELLS. The petals are a mse color, flushed or flaked with white when they first open, and after two or three days it changes to a suffused deep rose and red color. Remains longer in bloom than many others; stands well when cut... LA MEKVEILLE. A magnificent variety with very large, sweet-scented blossoms. Salmon- rose, overlaid with orange-red. A grand border variety 25 cts. per doz. 1.00 8.50 MBS. MOON. The finest late yellow; beauti- fully rellexed petals. A charming va- riety 50 cts. per doz. MAIDEN'S BLUSH, or PICOTEE. Clear white, margined on the edge with pink. The flower is beautifully curved, but it is somewhat difficult to give a correct idea of the color. When it opens the petals are white and mar- gined or penciled with pink to cerise. After two or three days the flowers change to a deep rose, and, unless one is acquainted with it. it would not be recognized as the same Tulip. It stands remarkably well when cut BODDINGTON'S "QUALITY" SUPERFINE MIXTURE MAY-FLOWERING TULIPS, for acclimating, and for planting in herbaceous or shrubbery borders 1.00 1.25 10.00 7.80 ALL FIRST SIZE FLOWERING BULBS ONLY AMERICA. beautiful Salmon rose, tinged orange; very variety $3.75 100 1000 ARTUS. Dark scarlet 75 BELLE ALLI.*NCE. Scarlet; good bedder... 1.50 CARDINAL'S HAT. Dark red 80 CHRYSOLORA. Pure yellow ; handsome flower. .75 COULEUR PONCEAU. Rich cerise; very fine. 1.00 COTTAGE BOY. Rosy pink, white striped... 1.40 COTTAGE MAID. Rosy pink, white striped; excellent forcer; "Quality Brand" 75 CBAMOISIE BRILLIANT. Bright scarlet 1.25 COULEUB CARDINAL. Brilliant crimson scarlet 1.75 CRIMSON KING. Bright crimson; showy bedder 75 DUC VAN THOL. Red and yellow 1.00 ** " " Crimson 85 " " " White (maximus) (true)... .85 " " Cochenille 2.00 Hose 1.25 Scarlet 1.25 Yellow 1.25 DUCHESSB DE PARMA. Orange red, yellow shaded 1.00 HEK.MAN SCHLEGEL. Sulphur- yellow ; a grand variety 1.75 JENNY. Beautiful velvety carmine rose, on the middle of petals a silvery white stripe; fine forcing variety 3.00 JOOST VAN VONDEL. Cherry red, white feathered •. 1.25 JOOST VAN VONDEL, WHITE. Pure white (true) 2.25 KEIZERSKROON. Red, with broad yellow edge 1.25 $35.00 7.00 14.00 7.50 7.00 f.50 12.75 7.00 11.00 16.75 7.00 9.00 7.50 7.50 18.00 10.00 12.00 12.00 8.00 15.50 28.75 12.00 21.00 10.00 KING OF THE YELLOWS. Deep goldea yellow $1.15 LA REINE. White, slightly rose shaded ; good forcer and bedder. Florists' Quality stock.. .85 LA REINE. First size 75 LE MATELAS. Deep rose, edged white; fine for January forcing 3.00 MAAS. Dazzling scarlet; splendid variety tor bedding 2.00 MON TRESOR. Pure yellow; large cup 1.15 OPHIR d'OR. Rich golden bedding variety.. 1.25 PINK BE.4UTY (new). Deep, glowing rose, with bold, snowy white flash on outer petals. 3.00 POTTEBAKKEB, SCARLET. Bright scarlet . . 1.40 POTTEB.4KKER, WHITE. Pure White 1.40 PRINCE OF AUSTRIA. Brilliant orange ver- milion 1.50 PROSERPINE. Rich, Silky rose; early forcer. 2.00 ROYAL, or SILVER STANDARD. A good white 1.65 ROSE GRISDELIN. Delicate pink, tinged white; good forcer; very fine 85 ROSAMUNDI HUIKMAN. Bright pink, feath- ered white; very large flowers 1.00 ROSE LUISANTE. .Deep pink; a high class, showy variety 2.00 REMBRANDT. Fine scarlet; early 2.00 SIR THO-MAS LIPTON. Brilliant scarlet; fine bedder 2.75 VERMILION BRILLI.4NT. Bright scarlet and vermilion ; excellent for pots, and very showy bedder 1.75 WHITE HAWK (true). Very large; pure white; early 1.40 WASHINGTON. Pure white 1.00 YELLOW PRINCE. Pure yellow; one of the finest yellows for bedding or forcing 85 100 1000 $10.00 7.50 6.50 28.75 18.25 10.00 11.50 28.75 12.75 12.75 14.00 18.00 15.5U 8.00 8.00 18.00 18.0, 26.00 16.00 12.75 8.75 i.OO Wh9l8sal0 Florists' Catalogue of full line of Bulbs, giving descriptions and prices, may be had on application. Write for a copy tcday ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON M n m u m n m n m n n M n H n m n M n H n m n M n m n ■m u m n H n M n M n M n m n H n m n m n m 342 West 14th St., New York City g MnMnMnMnMnwdMnMnMn^nMnMnmniBnMnMnMnMnMnMnii November 9, 1912 HOETICULTURE 639 B. & JK. SF^EIOIA. I Our World's Choicest Nursery and Greenhouse Products for Florists PALMS, BAY TREES, BOXWOOD AND HARDY HERBACEOUS PLANTS, EVERGREENS, ROSES. »c HOOODENDRONS, VINES AND CLIMBERS, AUTUMN BULBS AND ROOTS, CONIFERS, PINES Florists are always welcome visitors to our Nurseries. We are only a few minutes from New York City ; Carlton Hill Station is the second stop on Main Line ot Erie Railroad. BOBBIIMK & Nurserymen and Florists KINS Rutherford, N. J. OYOL-A.IVIEIM N lO.OtK) Cyclamen In 3-in. pots, Low's Salmon, true, $8.00 per 100. 500 Cyclamen, Low's Mrs. Buekston, newest novelty for show purposes, 2%-in. pots @ 20c. eacli. These are plants all raised from seeds imported direct from Europe BERGENFIELD NURSERIES, Bergenfieid. n. j. HARDY RHODODENDRONS XVI=»F=»I_Y TO JOHN 'WATERER (SL SONS, Ltd. American Nurseries, - Bag'shot, Surrey, £ng'Iand For lists of best kinds, and also for other ornamental shrubs PRAMINGHAM InHURSERIES I i Wsoim/fJwmemAf.Amss. — JXCLAZ^ — W. B. WHiTTIER & GO., SOUTH FRAMINGHAM . . MASS. GROWERS or HIGH GRADE NURSERY STOCK LARGE ASSORTMENT WRITE FDR PRICES BEFORE ORDERIKG ELSEWHERI GOODSELL'S GRASSES SELL GOOD Bulbs for Forcing For autumn .owing and exceptional re- BEDDING AND NATDRALIZING. W, ,. , 1 /^ I . J ■ J. have made arrangements with the leadlnir suits few equal. Quality and prices be- growers to have our bnlbs speclaUy Sf yond comparison. Get down to the turf leoted. Write for List and Resert)e Your Order P. H. GOODSELL 200 Broadway, NEW YORK CITY W. E. MAYNARD Manager Sales Department 157-159 William Street (Basement) HARDY NORTHERN GROWN NURSERY STOCK WE GROW EVERYTHING FOR PLANTING THE HOME GROUNDS A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF Trees, Shrubs, Vines, Roses and Herbaceous Perennials, Etc., Etc. Our lUustral'^d and Descriptive Catalogue for the asking THE BAY STATE NURSERIES, North Abington, Mass. Nursery Stock Iiiiit :inil Orimnif ntal Trees. Shrubs, Small Fruits. Clematis, Evergreens and Roses. Write f<.r Trade List. W. & T. SMITH COMPANY, Geneva, N. Y. HOLLAND NURSERIES Best Hardy Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Conifers, Clematis, H. P. Roses, Slirubs, and Her- baceous Plants. P. OUWERKERK, 21G lane St. iVeehawken Helctts P. 0. No. 1. Koboken. N. I. In Writing to Advertisers Kindly Mention "HORTICULTURE" ROSES From 3-lDCb pots — strong, own root. Lady IlUIIngdon, flne stock, Giafted. $25.00 per 100; Own Boot, $16.00 pir 100. Double Pink KUlarney, Radiance, Mrs. Taft, Mrs. Wardell. My Maryland, Harry Klrk, $10.00 per 100. rink KlUarney, White KUlarney, Kalnerin Angnsta Ylctoria, Richmond, Perle, Snnrise, Snnset, American Beauty, $8.00 per 100. Bride, Bridesmaid, Bon Silene, L,a France, Oruss an Tepllti, Clothllde Soupert, Souvenir de Wootton, $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. Grafted, S-lnch pots. Mrs. Taft, Pink KUlarney, Maryland, Mrs. Wardell, Kaiserln, Bride, Brides- maid, $15.00 per 100. Wood Brothers FISHKiLL, N. Y. PLANTERS AMATEURS NURSERYMEN APPLY FOR THE GENERAl, ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE OF Furst's Nurseries Jette-Brussels, Belgium (ode A. B. C, 6th Edition. BALTIMORE NDRSEkIES California Privet An.v qu.Tntity, size and age. No better grown. SUade and orna- mental Trees, Shrubs and Vines. Full line of Fruit Trees and Plants. Get our prices and catalog 'ranklin Davis Nursery Co. BALTIMORE. MP. O ^A^ IM ROSES A.11 tHe leading varieties for Fox*cii\^. Breck - Robinson Nurseries LEXINGTON, MA88. Telephone Lex. 260. A.N.PiersonJnc, CROMWELL, CONN. Bedding Plants and Roses PALMS, FERNS AND DECORATIVE PLANTS JOH?*3 SCOTT Hutland Road and E. 45th St. Tel. 2S90 Pedford BROOKL YN , N . Y. 640 nOETICULTUEE November 9, 1912 Seed Trade OBITUARY. Accident to J. Chas. McCullough. We desire to correct an error that has appeared in several papers; the impression was given out that J. Charles McCullough, seedsman, Cin- cinnati, was shot while in front of his office. As a matter of fact, Mr. Mc- Cullough was on the Zoo-Eden Park street car, returning to the office, just ready to leave the car, when a re- volver in some one's pocket was acci- dentally discharged, the bullet going through the fleshy part of the right forearm, just below the elbow, not in- juring any of the bones. Mr. McCul- lough was immediately taken to the Good Samaritan Hospital where he is recovering rapidly and no serious results are anticipated. Lily of the Valley Crop In Germany. Later reports confirm the state- ments made some weeks ago in these columns by Chas. Lenker, relative to the condition of the lily of the valley crop about Hamburg. The pips have suffered from last year's drought and although the plants looked fine after a favorable summer this year, the pips have not regained sufficient strength to form fiower buds. Deliv- eries will have to be cut down con- siderably. Notes. Escondido, Cal. — The German Seeu & Plant Co., of Los Angeles, has pur- chased a tract of land here said to contain 5,175 acres, at a reported cost of $175,000. Lexington, Ky. — The Central Ken- tucky Blue Grass Seed Co. has been incorporated with a capital stock of $20,000. Clarence Le Bus, S. H. Hal- ley, and C. H. Berryman are the in- corporators. The seed trade will be pleased to hear that Mr. Thomas W. Chisholm, sales manager for the Braslan Seed Growers' Company, Inc., is leaving the coast for his annual visit to the trade. After being in close personal touch with this season's harvest and the apportioning of the various acreages for the coming year's crop, Mr. Chis- holm is well prepared with first-hand information for the trade. The Department of Agriculture has issued instructions to consuls abroad that they shall make no charge for nursery stock certificates. Importing houses on this side should keep this fact in mind; also that there is noth- ing to pay for permits here and brok- ers who are charging $5.00 apiece for procuring same for their customers are simply "roasting" them. Direct application to the Department is the remedy against this hold-up. Herbert Greensmith has resigned from his position as landscape gar- dener of Cincinnati parks. W. R. Munger, tree surgeon in the depart- ment, will succeed him temporarily. Mr. Greensmith has been in the em- ploy of the board for three years. Gottfried Gross. Gottfried Gross, fiorist, Twentieth and Main streets, Quincy, 111., died on October 28, aged 64 years. David A. Graham. On October 20, David A. Graham, fiorist, of Joplin, Mo., died at his home, aged 56 years. He was born in Philadelphia and had been a resident of Joplin for about eight years. He leaves a wife and one daughter. John Ross. John Ross, proprietor of the Ross Nursery Co., 2820 Vermont avenue, Los Angeles, Cal., died on October 23, aged 82 years. Mr. Ross came from Toronto, Ont., Canada, over thirty years ago and had built up quite a business. Several sons and grandsons in the business survive him. Charles E. Schoenle. The sudden death of Mr. Charles E. Schoenle, who passed away Tuesday morning, October 29, was a great shock to his many friends in the trade here. He died of heart failure when just about to start from his home to open his retail store which he and his wife conducted at Lafayette and Jeffer- son avenues. Mr. Schoenle was a member of the St. Louis Florists Club and had just completed his three years as trustee. He was a faithful worker and will be greatly missed at the club meetings. He leaves a wife, a mother, four brothers and a sister to mourn his loss. The sympathy of the members of the club was expressed by attending the funeral which took place on Thursday, Oct. 31, from his resi- dence at 3665 Cook avenue. Many beautiful fioral pieces were sent. Mr. Schoenle was 39 years of age and was connected with the fiower business ever since a small boy. His first employment was with Luther Armstrong in the store and later with M. M. Ayres until he opened his own place. No one had more loyal friends than he and they all extended their sympathy to those he left behind. GERMAN NOTES. We are in receipt of another letter from Charles Lenker, dated at Ham- burg previous to his sailing for New York on the Pennsylvania in which he tells of having seen a bill rendered for 100 carnation blooms, 28 marks, with express and packing charges added, C. O. D., which as we figure it made the cost to the retailer about $7.75. No wonder Mr. Lenker adds: "I wish I could stay here." He says: "Nothing impressed me more than Pape & Bergman's single flowered chrysanthemums, grown from seed sown in early spring. They make immense bushes with gorgeous flow- ers. A great deal of experimenting is done in the establishment of Mr. Pfitzer at his new place in the hybri- dization of the gladiolus. As it was .iust digging time my attention was drawn to the many seedlings, each carefully numbered, and the bulb put in a paper bag. There were over 13,000 of those single bulbs, each in a sepa- rate bag. Then come the diverse seed- lings of one year's standing which are all planted in frames, and the num- MICHELL'S SPECIAL OFFERS LILY OF THE VALLEY (Cold Storage) Michell's Fancy j 250 500 1000 Giant Flowering \ $4.50 $9.00 $17.00 Hamburg Brand. 4.00 8.00 15.00 LILIUMGIGANTEUM (Michell's Special Brand, New Crop) r.ulbs Per I'er Per ease lOU tUOU 6-S inch 4(10 $4.00 $:3().00 7-9 •' :!00 6.50 UO.OO 8-10 " 22.5 9.50 90.00 9-10 " 200 11.00 KIO.UO 10-12 " I'M 16.00 100.00 LILIUM GIGANTEUM (Cold Storage. Special Price to make room) Iliilljs Per Per per ease case 1000 6-,K incli :«! $1(5.75 $45.00 7-0 •• 250 15.00 00.00 LILIUM MULTIFLORUM (Michell's Special Brand) Kulbs Per Per per case 100 1000 6-8 incli 400 $3.75 $33.00 7-9 " 300 5.75 54.00 8-10 " 225 8.25 77.50 9-10 " 200 9.25 S7.50 Send fot Our latest Wholesale Catalogue MICHELL'S SEED HOUSE 518 Market St., Phila., Pa. TIME TO USE IN/IASn-l We are the Boeton Agents Joseph Breck & Sons Corp. 47.54 No. Market St., BOSTOII, MASS. hers run up to 12,000 there. This will give you an idea of the work." PERSONAL. Announcement is received of the en- gagement of Miss Hazel B. Lease of Spokane, Wash., to James Frederick Dawson, of Jamaica Plain, Mass. Miss Lease is a very popular young lady and a gifted musician. Mr. Dawson is the son of Jackson T. Dawson of the Arnold Arboretum and is a mem- ber of the firm of Olmsted Brothers at Brookline. Mass. Dr. Frederick W. Hamilton, recent- ly president of Tufts and Jackson Colleges, has re-entered the business field from which he withdrew several years ago for professional work as an educator, and has taken the position of general manager of the American Forestry Company. As a young man. Dr. Hamilton's successful business ca- reer combined with his broad educa- tion early brought him to the front. For many years he was a trustee of Tufts College and later became its president, keeping at the same time other high positions in the educational world, including membership of the Massachusetts State Board of Educa- tion. Dr. Hamilton will from now on make his headquarters at the offices of the American Forestry Company at 15 Beacon street, Boston, Mass. Cincinnati visitors — Fred Rupp, Charles Simion, Peru. Ind., and Mr. Thoraas. Augusta. Ky. Boston visitors: George E. Bald- win. Mamaroneck. N. Y.: A. E. Thatch- er and Edward Kirk, Bar Harbor, Me.; H. D. Darlington. Flushing, N. Y.; Thos. Knight, New York City. November 9. 1912 HORTICULTUEE 641 HJALMAR HARTMANN & C a.,. Copenhagen, Denmark Seed (irowers for the Wholesale Trade CAULIFLOWER, CABBAGE and ROOT SEEDS Prices and Descriptive List on application LOECHNER & CO., 11 Warren St., NEW YORK Sole Agents for the I'nited States and Canada BULBS ^u-ticsh ^rtd Fr^ry call Ready Now 0. V. ZANGEN, Hoboken, N.J. B tJ L. B3 For Fall Planting Priet Liit Jor the Asking The W. W. Barnard Co. 23I-23S W. Madison St., CHICAGO The Everett B. Clark Seed Co. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Beans, l*eas. Sweet Corn, Onion, Turnip, Kadisli, Beet, Etc. LT^.'Von^i'n""-'" MILFORD, CONN. SEED PACKETS Write for Samples and Prices. THE BROWN BAG FILLING MACHINE CO. FITCHBURG, MASS. In ordmring goodt please aJd " I taw it h, "HORTICULTURE." Special Bulb Prices Very Best Quality for Immediate Order Per 1W> Per luou C'alla Lilies, large size $5.00 " " extra selected.. 7.50 Freesias, Refracta Alba, first Size Freesias, Refracta .'\lba, ex- tri\ large Narcissus. Paper White Grandiflura Hyacintlis, single separate colors, un-named 2.10 Hyacintlis, double separate colors, iiu-named 2.35 Narcissus, Empress double nose 1.60 Narcissus, Polyanthus double Roman 1.00 0.\alis, Bermuda Buttercup. 1.00 Iris Hispanica 30 .90 .00 $7.00 S.-.0 8.50 20.00 22.50 14.00 S.50 8.50 2.50 To secure these prices mention this Ad. Fair supply of all other varieties. Send your order today. JAMES VICK'S SONS, «°^{?.T^« TOMATO SEED BE.ST STOCKS. Ail. V.4,RIETIES. The Haven Seed Co. <;rert Anemone Jap. Alice Roseo sup.. Whirlwind . " " Pr. Heinrieh. " Penf..vl\anica " Pulsatila .^ntheniis Grandiflora " Noblis (Clianiomile) " Kel.vayii .\ll>a Aquile?ia, donlile mixed., " vulgaris blue. . " single mixed.. . .Vrmeria marit. splentlens. " " " alba. " IMorchina Armeria Formosa H.vbrida (fine) .\rtemisia stellariana " pursehiana .... 100. 3.50 3.51) 3.50 .1.50 3.50 3.50 B.50 R.50 7.60 G.50 5.00 7.50 5.00 5.00 3.50 u.OO 4.50 (i.OO 3..50 6.00 4. .50 3.50 3.50 3..50 3.50 3.50 3..-,0 4.50 4.50 5.00 li.00 3.50 3.50 J ill. liild I'riti- l*ots. Roots. Name. per 100. 300 .^sclepias inearnata $3.60 110 .Asperllla hexaphylla 3.50 SCO .'Vster 151 y. Colwall (new). IC.OO 200 ■• F. W. Burbidge 3.50 1,50 " Gertrude 3.50 150 " Laevis calliope 3.50 250 " Novae .4n?:liae 3.50 250 " *• ** rubra.. 4.50 200 " .Vmellus Elegans... 5.50 260 •' Novelty 3..50 600 " Perry's Pink 4.50 250 '• Polypbyllus 3.60 200 " Mad. .Sayneuse 4.60 125 " Miss Wilmot 3.50 200 " Reitina 3..50 150 " Semiplenus 3.50 100 " Snowflake 4.50 260 " Trinervis 4.50 150 " Top .Sawyer d.SO 100 ■' AVni. Bowman 3.50 " .Alpine varieties. 260 " " albus 3.50 250 " ■■ Goliath 10.00 500 *' " sub coerul.. 5.50 1250 " ffrandiflorus (True) 7.50 300 " Ptarmicoides 3.50 300 " Mhitf (Jueen 4.50 500 ■• Thos. S. Hare 3.60 200 " Perry's Favorite(True) 10.00 100 .Astilbc Davidii 7.50 2.50 " Grandis 7.50 530 " New Hybrids 3 sorts 10.00 200 .\ubrietia deltoides <1.50 I'ots 400 360 1 i.-lc . Kuot: 1000 500 1000 750 500 350 260 200 250 376 760 900 600 350 760 300 260 250 200 200 750 1000 2000 >. Name. pe .\urieula .VIpina Baptisia .\ustralis Bellis Perennis Boltonia Asteroides " Latisquama Nana. Buphthalmum Salicifolium. Callirboe Involucrata Campanula Alliariaefniia. . " Carpatica " Grosecki " Latifolia Maeran. " Media var. colors. *' Calycanthenia 3 colors. " Persicifolia Persicifolia Moer- lieimi Cassia Marylandi<-a Centaurea Montana 3 colors. Cephalaria Tartarica Cerastium Tomt ntosiim.. . Clielone L.vonii Clematis llei acleaefol Chrysanthemum Nipponi- cum Clir.vsanthemum Inodo- rum Chrys-intheiiium Maximum see IJaisy. Coniallaria Majalis elumiis Cort'oiixis I.iiiif. (iranil.... r 100. S(>.50 3.00 2.50 3.00 1.50 3.50 *3.50 3.50 4.50 4.50 4.50 5.00 4.00 3.50 4.50 4.50 10.00 4.50 5.60 4.30 4.50 4.30 5.30 6.00 4.60 lO.on 3.00 PALISADES NURSERIE November 9, 1912 HORTICULTUEE 643 AR PERENNIALS OSES AT PRICES 50% LESS THAN WHOLESALE RATES pe S in. Fiehl Pots. Knots. Name. iiOlt <'ureolisit« Kosea SOO Coi'unilla Varia 600 3110 l>ais.v .Shasta 350 300 " " Alaska 450 2(10 " " California 250 200 Dais.T, King Eilw. VH 800 " Triumph 730 Delphinium Chinese 1000 500 ■• Choice Hybrid.^. Dianthus Barbatus, see Sweet William "50 " Abbottsford 100 " Comtesse Knuth (new) . 300 " Delicata "50 '* Perpetual Snow. 300 " Superbus -50 " White Reserve . . 250 " Fettes Mount . . . 1000 300 " Alice Lee BOO " Cyclops (single pink). "50 " Scoticus *00 " Sous, de Sales.. 350 " Furst Bismark (Mule pink). 330 400 Digitalis Rosea 400 350 •• Alba 500 " Grandiflora .... 500 300 " Maculata GOO 2,30 " Monstrosa 300 Er.vng1um Planum 300 Erysimun Pulcneliuin 500 Eupatorium .\geratoides. . 500 " Coelestinum. 250 300 Euphorbia Corolata 100 Fragaria Indica 250 500 Fuchsia Riccartoni, H,Tbs. (Hardy Fuchsia). 1000 F'unkia .41ho-Marsinata.. . 500 " Cocrulea 350 " Sieboldii 500 " Subcordata Grandiflora. 300 Galega Officinalis 201) tialium Molluga 250 Geuni AtrosanTuineum. . . . 250 Gypsophila -Acutifolia 500 " Paniculata 350 " Monstrosa Repens 500 Grass .\rrhenatheruin 1000 " Phalaris Variegat.. 500 " .'Vruntlo Donax.... 500 " Arundo Donax \a- riegafa .Aut. Ruhrum . . (true) . '* .\ut. superluim Heliopsis I'itcheriana " .Semi-plena .... " Scaber major. . . Helianthus H. S. Moon... " ^laximiliani " Mollis (irandlflorus Miss :Melish " Org.valis Solid d'Or Ilclianthcmum Crocenm.. . Ilelianti (new vesetable).. Hesperis Mafronalis Ilemerocallis .\uranf iaca. . Henierocallis Flava " Fulva Kwanso Fl. Pi " Oran:;e Man " 8o\ ereign " Thunbergi Hibiscus >loscheutos " .Militaris lloll.vhocks. Heniierst-.n's E\ eritlnoming (new).... Iloll.vhorks .\llegheny " Double, 8 separate colors. Hop vines, green leaf " Golden Iberis .Sempervlrens 500 Helenium 1000 500 lOO 300 600 200 1000 500 500 500 250 5000 500 150 1000 1000 I Olio 200 150 750 7.50 300 800 2000 6000 rice r 100. $4.50 4.50 4.00 5.50 5.50 5.60 4.60 4.50 6.50 4.50 10.30 0.50 3.50 5.60 6.50 5.00 3.50 5.30 3.30 3.50 6.511 6.50 3,30 3.30 4.50 3..30 3..50 3.50 .•>.50 3.50 4.00 4.50 3.50 5.50 5..50 3.00 3.50 4.60 6.50 3.50 3.60 4..50 4.50 4.00 4.50 3.50 2.,30 7.30 10.00 -.60 4.50 3.50 3.50 3.50 3.50 3.30 3.50 3.50 3.50 4.60 4.50 1.00 3.50 7.50 3.50 3.50 3.60 6.60 6.60 6.00 3.60 3.60 4. .50 4.50 5.00 3.30 3.00 4. .50 3 in. Pots. Field Roots. 600 300 3000 600 250 200 500 4000 100 200 300 400 500 500 350 500 730 630 700 350 500 2000 600 3000 1600 600 300 600 600 300 100 260 1000 250 400 250 250 230 575 100 300 500 300 600 730 500 350 1000 330 250 500 250 260 500 300 600 1.500 Name. Price per 100. . . $3.50 Iris Germanica .Adonis " " Albino •.;.60 " " Cliarlotte Patt.v 3.50 " " Chameleon .... 2.50 Fairy Queen... 2.60 Garrick 2.60 Md. de Brabant 2.60 " " Pauline 2.50 " " White Lady... 2.60 " " Pallda Dalmatica 8.60 " Florentina .41ba 3.00 " Mad. Chereau 3.00 " Mi.ved, all colors 1.60 For descriptions of above varieties see our catalog. " Japanese Double and single sorts, named., 6.50 SIberiea 4.50 ■41ba 4.60 Lathyrus Latifolius 4.50 Lathyrus Pink Beautv 5.60 White Pearl..,. (true) . 10.00 Linum Perenne 3,50 " " -Album... 4.50 Lobelia Cardinalis 3.50 " " 5.00 " Syphilitica 4.50 Lychnis Chalcedonica 3.50 Carnea , 5.50 " Viscaria Splendens. 3.50 ■' Semperflorens fl. pi. 5.60 Lyslmachia Nummnlaria., 2.60 " Clethroides 4.60 L.ythrum Roseuin 3.60 Mint. Spearmint 3. 60 Variegated 3.50 " Peppermint 3,60 Mertensia Virginica 3.50 Monarda Splenilens Dld.v- ma 3.60 Monarda Cambridge Scar- l^t 4.50 Monarda Violacca Superba (new) 3,51) Monarila Fistulosa, alba,. 2.50 Myosotis PalHstris 3.30 Nepeta Glechoma 3.50 Nierembergia Rivularis... 5.50 Oenothera Miesourcnsis. . . 4.60 " speciosa 4.50 " Voungli 3.60 Papaver Ntidicaule 3 colors. 4.50 Pennyroyal 3.50 Poppy orientale 4.50 3.50 " Bt.v. of Liverniore. " Duke of Teck Prosperine Prince of Orang Prin. Vict. Louise. Ps.vche 3000 6.50 7.60 6.60 6.60 7.50 6.50 7.60 6.50 7.50 6.60 Rembranth 6.50 " Salmon Queen 6.50 500 Pardanthas Cbinensis 3.60 500 Pentstemon bar. Tor 4.50 60 " dilTusus 3.50 500 " digitalis 4.50 200 " grandiflorus... 5.50 350 " pubescens . . . 3.60 150 Petasites -lap. Gigan 5.50 1500 Phy sostegia virgin 3.50 350 Pb.^sostcgia virgin, alba. 3.30 350 Ph>-sostegia Speciosa 4.60 150 Ph.vsalis Buiiyardi 5.60 5000 Phlox dccussata in best named sort's 5,00 "50 Phlox Indian Chief 5.00 1300 " Miss Lingard 5.00 2500 " Subulnta Rosea .3.50 rose 3.00 3 in. Pots. 500 600 500 300 500 500 500 150 300 250 1000 1000 '■''''•' Price """'"pi 1 ^ '^i"""'- I'" '00, Phlox Subulata white,,. $500 ;; Amoena s]^^ divar. I.apliamii... 7.50 Platyeodon grandtl 450 Plumbago Larpenta '. 4 60 Plumbago Larpenta 350 Polemonium Richard 4.00 Poleinonium Coeruleum.! 4 30 Polygonatum inajus 430 Polygonum Cuspidal.. 330 Primula, elatior 5 50 Primula, veris superba.!! 7!30 " vulgaris 5 30 Prunnela Webbiana 3 30 Pryethrum roseum.... 450 Ranunculus rep. fl. pi..! gigo Kudbekia maxima 530 Nitida ! 4:50 _^ Newnianil 3.50 __ purpurea 4.30 subtomentosB, . . 4.50 '.' Golden Glow . . 2 50 .Salvia argentea 439 Salvia azurea grandfl... 330 Sage Holfs Mam a.go santolina incana 3 3Q Saponaria ocy. splend.. !' 450 Sedum acre 35Q "^ maximum album! 3.30 Slaximowiczii .... 2 5q '■ spectabllis ! 4.50 ^1 spurium coccine.. 3.50 „ sexangulare 3.50 Spec. .Atropur- pureum 4 5Q Sempervivum, hardy ! 3!30 Scabiosa Japonica.. ., 450 Senecio clivorum " 730 Sidalcea Murryana 330 purpurea !!! 330 " Candida 359 Solidago canadensis 'go Spirea palniata 450 Spirea palmata elegans 4 30 Stachys lanata 339 Stokesia cyanea ! ! ! i'gQ Stokesja cyanea -! 35^) Stokesia cyanea alba ! ' 4 50 Sweet William .Auricula- flowered 3 30 Sweet William, d o u h i e crimson Sweet William, do u b i e white Sweet William. Newport pink (new) Sweet William. Evei-l blooming 4 30 symphtytum aureuni 3.30 500 1000 1000 760 300 400 250 1000 250 1050 350 250 250 430 200 250 750 400 500 1000 100 1.500 500 350 200 450 300 1000 150 .300 250 600 250 100 200 300 200 500 750 250 500 250 3.50 3.50 r.30 130 250 500 1000 350 250 500 350 400 1300 3.50 350 150 350 300 1000 2(M) 300 1500 500 3.30 3.50 6.30 4.30 4.30 3,50 4.50 Tanacetum (custmary) Tans.v ". Tarragon (Estriigoii) ! ! ! ! Thymus lanuginosus. . . . oitroid aureus. " English Thyme rhalictrum .Vguilegifolia Tradescantia Vir 3!3o Trillum grandfl 4!50 Tunica saxifraga 350 Valeriana coc. and alba! ! ! 4 50 Valeriana oflicinalis 430 ^e^onica gent. fol. var 4..50 A eronica incana 4.5Q Veronica long, subsessllis, first size clumps s.50 \eronica long, subsessllis. 4.30 \ eroiiica rosea 4 30 Veronica Prostrata !!!.!! 330 Ainca Minor 430 Viola cornuta, colors sep- arate Viola, colors separate G. ^^'erniig ^. Wermig, 3 in. pots \Aallflowers, English dou- ble and single. 2 yr New Shrub. Summer i,\- lac. Buddleia Veitchiana, strong field plant 3.50 3.50 7.50 6.30 5.30 25.00 SPARKILL, N.Y. G44 HOETICULTUEE November 9, 1912 JOHN BREITMEYER'S ==SONS= Cor. Miami and Gratiot Ave8. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs . . . High Grade Gut Blooms We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Oliio, Indiana and Canada. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association. 413 Madison Ave. at 48tti St. ^ ^^,^^ Tel. Murray Hill FLORIST 1920 New York — Bloomingdale 's -| The Largest Floral EstaMishment in the Metropolis Best Service — Quick Delivery — Modest Prices Telegraph Orders Carefully Filled WILLIAM J. SMYTH Cor. Michigan Ave. and 31st St., CHICAGO, ILL. (Member riorists' Telegroph DeUvery Auo.) We sblp to all points tn Illinois and lewm. Phones : Aldine 880. Aldine 881. Aldint 882. Of Interest to Retail Florists SAMUEL MURRAY Kansas City, Mo. 913 Grand Ave. Member of tlie Florists' Telegraph Delivery. All Orders Given Prompt and Careful Attention The Park Floral Go. J. A. VALENTINE Pres. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. DENVER, COLORADO WILLIAM L. ROCK FLOWER CO. Kansas City, Mo. will rarefullv execute orders for Kansas City and any town in Missouri or Kansas. Baltimore, Md.— The Eutaw Floral Co., Louis Glick. proprietor, is to move to South Broadway from Eutaw street. Minneapolis, Minn. — Fred Folden, florist, has moved from 1501 Sixth avenue to 3403 Chicago avenue. Battle Creel<, Mich. — The Fisher Flower Shop will move to the Post Tavern block as soon as the store is remodeled. Woonsocket, R. I. — Drabble Bros., florists, with greenhouses at 480 Park avenue, have announced the opening of their new house which is 20 x 100 feet. Houston, Texas — The Henk Dirken Floral Co., Bell and Caroline streets, recently established, is doing a nice business. They specialize in Dutch, French and Japanese bulbs. Sg@ggSgfe'ggfefegggeei='J=i^Sg^ STEAMER DEPARTURES Allan. Parisian, Boston-Liverpool.. .Nov. 16 American. St. Paul, N. Y.-S'liampton...Nov. 16 St. Louis, N. Y.-S'bampton. .Nov. 23 Atlantic Transport. Minnetonka, N. Y. -London. . .Nov. 23 Cunard. Carouia, N. Y'. -Liverpool Nov, 16 Pannonia. N. Y.-Mediter'n'n..Nov. 16 Campania, N. Y. -Liverpool. . .Nov. 20 Hamburg-American. Pres. Lincoln. N. \'.-H'mb'rg.Nov. 19 Amerika, N. Y. -Hamburg Nov. 28 Holland-America. Noordam. N. \'. -Rotterdam. .Nov. 12 Ryndam. N. Y.-Iiotterdam. . .Nov. 19 Leyland. Devonian. Boston-Liverpool. .Nov. 16 Canadian, IIostou-Liverpool. .Nov. 23 North German Lloyd. >(, Kr. Wilbelm, N. Y. -Bremen. .Nov. 12 J, Barbarossa, N. Y'. -Bremen. . .Nov. 14 *!, Berlin, N, Y, -Mediterranean. Nov, 16 A Br Kurfuerst, N. Y. -Bremen. Nov, 19 Jl Pr, F, Wilb'm, N. Y,-Br'm'n.Nov, 23 ^ Red Star. 'fi Finland. N. Y.-.\ntiverp. . M Vaderland, N, Y.-.\iit\verp ^ White Star. ^ Adriatic. N, Y, -Liverpool, ■ffl Majestic, N, Y. -Southampton. Nov, 16 J; Arabic, Boston-Liverpool Nov, 19 a Baltic. N, Y. -Liverpool Ji"^- 21 til Oceanic, N v. -Southampton. .Nov, 23 M Cretic, 'Boston-Mediterran'n..Nov, 23 George M. Stumpp TBI Flflh Ave, Cdt. E SStll St NEW YORK CITY .Nov, 13 .Nov, 20 , Nov, 14 K) ALEX. McCONNELL 571 FIFTH AVENUE NEW YORK CITY TeleKrapliif orders forwarded to any part of the United States, Caiuida. and all principal cities of Europe. Orders transferred or intrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steamships or elsewhere receive special attention. Cost of Cabling Foreign DeUveries Must be Prepaid Reference or cash must occompaoy all orders from unknown correspondents. Cable Address, ALEXCONNELI-. DAVID CLARKE'S SONS Deliver orders from any part of the country to New York City Or OUT-QOINQ STEAMERS \Vrite or tele!.'raph 2139-2141 Broadway, New York Telephone 1552-15.j3 Columbus YOUNG^ & NUGENl 42 West 28 Si., NEW YORK "FLOWERS BY TELEORAPH" "THE HOME OF FLOWERS" The largest eut tinwer store in America. Orders for the T\MN ( ITIES and for all Northwestern points given prompt at- tention. HOLM & OLSON, incorporated ST. PAUL, MINN. NEW FLOWER STORES. Bennington, Vt.— Burt, the Florist, Main and Valentine streets. Newton Centre, Mass. — H. J. Mc- Grady, Centre street. New Yori<, N. Y.— Robert Press- treund. 3493 Broadway, Cranford, N. J.— Walter M. Crane, 15 North avenue, east. St. Louis, Mo. — Kings Highway Flo- ral Co., Page and Kings Highway. Chicago, III.— Philip Vitellow, 175 West Jackson Boulevard; Sadie Black- ley. 3101 Cottage Grove avenue, Houston, Texas — Houston's Up-to- Date Flower Store, Main street and McGowan avenue, Philadelphia, Pa.— The Boulevard, 50 North Fifteenth street, Kline & Pappas, managers. BROOKLYN NBW TOBK 3 & 5 Green Ave Tel. 6800 Prospect 337-347 Green Ar. Tel.^908 Prospect THE ROSERY 76 MAIDEN LANE AI-BA,IMY, N. Y. FLOWER DELIVERIES FOR ALBANY AND VICIMTY ALBANY, N. T. Flowers or Design Work DELIVERED IN .\LH.\NY AND VICINITY ON TELKGK.VrlllC 0RI)1-;R 11 NORTH PEARL STREET, ALBANY, H. Y. Eitab. 1S77 LEADING FLORIST Amsterdam, N.Y. Schenectady, N. Y. Jistabiished 1874 FLORIST N. E. Cor. 44 St. & Madison Avenue, N. Y. Cily (Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Asso.) Flowers shipped on all Steamers, Special Correspon- dence in all the large cities of Europe and the British Colonies. Telegraph and Cable address, Dardspier. W. J. Palmer & Son 304 Main Street, Buffalo, N. Y. Members Florists'Teiegraph Asso. LOUISVILLE, KY. JACOB SCHULZ, SSO South Fourth Ave. Member Florists' Telesrapb Delivery. November 9, 1912 HOETICULTUEE 645 NEW ENGLAND FLOWER DELIVERIES St'ini llnwcr orilers for fleli\ery in R«ston iind all New En^hiiKl points to THOS. F. GALVIN 124 Tremont St., Boston BOSTON'S BEST In Quality and Design Can be relied tipon when yoii tninsfor your retail orders to EDWARD MACMULKIN 194 Bovlston Street. BOSTON. CARBONE Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery 342 Boylston St., Boston Vases, Garden Furniture, Art Hoods and New Desifjns in Tusi-nny P.askets for Florists' Use, in Wholesale Department. H. F. A. Lange 1VORCCSTER. MASS. Deliveries to all Points in New England. 126,000 square feet of glass. FOR NEWPORT Narragantett Pier and All Other Rhode Island Points Transfer Your Orders to GIBSON BROTHERS 36 WASHINGTON SQUARE, - - - NEWPORT, R. I. Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue, N. ■aebeMcr Phone 506. Long Dist. Bell Phone siSs Members Florists Telegraph Delivery Flower Deliveries In ROOHESTER,N.Y. J^ 38 MAIN STREET, WEST. The California Florist JULIUS EPPSTEIN FRANK M. FORREST S44-S4G Geary Street, SAN FRANCISCO, and Hotel St. Francis. CAL. We cover the entire Pacific Coast and West of the Rockies. Wire us your orders for all Steamers sailing for IIouululu. Manila and the Orient. Regular Trade Discount FLOWTEBS BY TELEGKAFH SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA Pelicano, Rossi & Co. 123 KEARNY ST. The Far-Famed Flowers of TORONTO Del i vert' » I on ni:iil or teleKrapli order fpr anv occasion, in anv part of llie Dominion. JOHN H. DUNLOP Of Interest to Retail Florists NEWS NOTES. 96 Yonse St., TORONTO, ONT. New York, N. Y. — L. B. Nason is a new wholesale commission florist at 116 West 28th street. Asheville, N. C. — D. A. Lashley, pro- prietor of the Idlewild Greenhouses, is succeeded by A. C. Whitney. New Haven, Conn. — The florist busi- ness of Doughty & Co., 200 Kimberley avenue, has been talven over by their former manager, W. H. Barnett. Memphis, Tenn. — The recent report that Otto Schwill & Co. are to bulla a greenhouse and store is incorrect. It should have referred to the Idlewild Greenhouses, of which Otto Schwill formerly was proprietor. Bcston, Mass.— Penn, the Florist, 37-43 Bromfield street, has for some time had an attractive exhibition in the window of an adjoining vacant store, of which the central attraction is a lay figure, gowned as a bride and carrying a shower bouquet of lily of the valley and the veil caught up with the same flower. "FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH." Leading Retail Florists Listed by Towns for Ready Reference. Albany, N. Y.— H. G. Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St. Albany, N. Y.— The Rosery, 76 Maiden Laae. Amsterdam, N. Y. — John C. Hatcher. Boston— Thos. F. GaMn, 124 Tremont St. Boston— Ed. MacMuIkln, 194 Boylston St. Boston — Penn, the Florist, 37-43 Brom- fleld St. Boston— Julius A. Zlnn, 1 Park St. Boston — Philip L. Carbone, 342 Boylston St. Brooklyn, N. Y.— Robert G. Wilson, Ful- ton St. and Greene Ave. BuCFalo, N. Y.— Palmer's, 304 Main St. Chicago — William J. Smyth, Michigan Ave. and 31st St. Chicago— A. Lange, 25 E. Madison St. Cleveland, O.— J. M. Gasser Co., Euclid Ave. Denver, Col.— Park Floral Co., 1643 B'way. Detroit, Mich. — J. Breltmeycr'a Sons, Miami and Gratiot Aves. Kansas City, Mo. — Samuel Murray, 912 Grand Ave. Kansas City, Mo. — Wm. L. Rock Flower Co., 1116 Walnut St. Louisville, Ky. — Jacob Schulz, 550 South Fourth Ave. Newport, R. I.— Gibson Bros., 36 Wash- ington Sq. New York— George M. Stumpp, 761 Fifth Ave., cor. E. 58th St. New York- David Clarke's Sons, 2139- 2141 Broadway. New York — Alex. McConncll, 611 5th Ave. New York— Young & Nugent, 42 W. 28th. New York — Dards, N. E. cor. 44tb St. and Madison Ave. New York — Alfred T. Bunyard. Providence, R. 1.— T. J. Johnston & Co., 171 Weybosset St. Rochester, N. Y. — Salter Bros., 38 Main St., West. Rochester, N. Y.— J. B. Keller Sons, 23 Clinton Ave., N. San Francisco. Cal. — The California Florist. 344-.346 Geary St. San Francisco, Cal. — Pelicano, Rossi & Co., 123 Kearny St. Schenectadv, N. Y. — J. C. Hatcher. St. Paul— Holm & Olsen. Inc. Toronto, Can.— J. H. Dunlop, 96 longe St. Washington, D. C— Gude Bros., 1214 F St. Wellesley. Mass.— Tallby. Worcester, Mass. — U. F. A. Lange. BOSTON. MASS. "Penn. TIte Telegrrapli Florist" .Member of Fl rists' Telegraph Delivery 37.43 BROMFIEI^D STREET TRANSFER Youp orders for flower or plant de- livery in Eastern New England to JULIUS A. ZBNN 1 Park St., Boston OUDE BROS. CO FLORISTS 1214 F, ST..N.W WASHINGTON, D.C. GUDE'S Member Florists* Telegraph Delivery. Chicago. A. LANGE, 25 E. MADISON ST. THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, CLEfELARft Euclid Avenue WASHINGTON- 915 F ST. N. W. F. H. KRAMER Auto delivery ol Designs and Flowers to any aadress in Washington. Stock and Work First Claas WELLESLEY 00LLE8E Dana Hall, Walnut Hill and Rockridge Hall School.. TAILBY, Wellesley, Mass. Tel. Wellesley 44-1 and t. NIcht 44-S. Florists' Refrigerators Write us for catalogue and Prices, stating size you require, and for what kind of cut ffowers you wish to use the refrigerator; also slate whether you want it for display or only for storage. iMcCray Refrigerator Co., 553 Lake Street, Kendallville. Ind. Mention Horticulture luhen you write. THE Florists' Supply House of America H. BAYERSDORFER & CO. 1129 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa In ordering goods please add " I saw it in HORTICULTURE.'- 64(! HORTICULTURE November 9, 1912 WASHINGTON NOTES. William F. Gatcliell has entered the employ of George C. Shaffer. Mr. Gat- chell was formerly employed by Fred H. Kramer. Charles Scarborough is again at the store of Gude Bros. Company after a very long stay on his father's farm in New Jersej'. Leonard Lynch is now at Marche's, having returned from Richmond, Va.. where he has been employed since the first of the year. A. Lauscher, for a number of years in the employ of Z. D. Blackistone, leaves this week for Lynchburg, Va., ■where he will engage in the florist business for himself. The Retail Merchants' Association, of which several florists are members, are about to take the field against the vendors of fruits, vegetables and flowers who line Seventh street and sell goods to the detriment of legiti- mate dealers. August Poehlmann, of Morton ■Grove, 111., appeared before the Inter- state Commerce Commission at a hearing given upon a complaint made that the coal freight rates of a certain railroad out of Chicago were exorbi- tant and discriminating. As Poehl- mann Bros, consume over 30,000 tons of coal a year, a rebate of 40 cents per ton, as asked for, would count up. Visitors: J. McHutchison and A. F. -Faulkner, New York; Will Craig, S. S. Pennock, C. E. Meehan, Ed. Fancourt, .Sydney Bayersdorfer, Frank Goudy and Robert Shoeh, all of Philadelphia; J. K. M. L. Farquhar, Wm. J. Stew- .art, F. W. Kane, Dr. Fernald, and Albert E. Briggs, all of Boston; Theo. F. Borst, South Framingham, Mass.; Thos. B. Meehan, Dreshertown, Pa.; Prof. A. E. Stene. Kingston, R. I. The S. S. Pennock-Meehan Company are now doing business in their hand- some new building at 1216 H street, -N. W., although all the fixtures have not as yet been installed. One inno- vation in this new store is the natural- air-cooled chamber for the storage of carnations and other flowers which do not have to be kept in a refrigerator. The outside air comes down a shaft which opens out near the floor, while the warmed air escapes through a similar shaft having an opening near the ceiling. This room is in the base- ment where also has been built a large ice room for the storage of cer- tain flowers, and greens, and the heat- ing plant is towards the front. The store itself is exceptionally large and has a cement floor and metal ceiling. The furniture is of mission oak with a silver gray finish. There are two entrances, one at the front for cus- tomers and a large double door at the rear, up to which wagons may drive to receive or deliver goods and beside the latter are two windows which, with two skylights and a large display window at the front, light the store. Powerful electric lamps are suspended from the ceiling and ten drop lights in the display window show up the pot plants to good advantage. The rtfices are at the rear on a balcony fl"or. Mr. William E. McKissick, who is in charge, hopes to have every- thirg completed by November 21, when the formal opening of the store •will take place. HALLOWE'EN WINDOW. Our picture shows the Hallowe'en window decoration in the new fiower store of O. A. C. Oehmler at 1329 G street, N. W., Washington, D. C. Au- tumn foliage, cornstalks, pumpkins and weird lighting were well used and chrysanthemums gave the finishing touch to a scene that attracted many. FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY ASSOCIATION. We extract from a letter of Presi- dent Irwin C. Bertermann the follow- ing interesting paragraphs regarding this useful Association and its possi- bilities if properly supported by the trade it seeks to serve: "This is au organizatiou with uow some sixty members who are interchanging business. Confidence inspired by the knowledge that flowers may tie sent with- out shortcomings, will certainly tend to increase sales enormously. Flowers have a peculiar advantage over all commodities in that they are used for the important events of life upon which anything else would not bear the delicacy or diplomacy possible with flowers. W. L. Kock, of Kansas City, at the recent F. T. D. meet- meeting, spoke as follows : — " 'During the year WOO, which was the the year previous to the birth of this or- ganization, if I remember right, we sent out .11)0 orders from our place of business, amounting to $2,950.00. In the year 1910 we sent out 405, aggregating .$.3,1130.00. In 1911 the business aggregated $:i.450.00 with 4.35 orders sent out.' "The above statement would justify an approximate estimate of the inbound and outbound business to be .$7,000.00 annually. Multlplv this by sixty, the membership of the F. ' T. D., and you have .$4211,000.00 worth of business possible by sixty mem- liers, equ.alling in size the Kock firm. Taking two hundred firms on the same basis. Wi-uld result in a volume to .$1,400,- 000 worth ot business possible and prob- al)lo for a year!" We don't see how any enterprising retail fiorist can afford to stay out of such an organization. The small an- nual dues, as compared with the ad- vertising received, not to mention the actual business transacted, and the general upbuilding of the flower busi- ness, amount to practically nothing. Albert Pochelon of Detroit, Mich., is the secretary. PHILADELPHIA NOTES. Mr. Eschner of M. Rice & Co. com- ments on the ready sale of thistles and poppies which the trade seem to value highly as useful accessories. The supply houses are working nights. This shows what push and lib- eral advertising can do. The old con- servative houses may complain. The "everlastingly at it" are pointing the way. Eugene Weiss will open a retail flower store at Chelten and German- town avenues in a few days. This with the two Berger stores and the Heilerman and Hastings places will make this neighborhood quite a retail center. Five stores all within a block or two. Mr. Weiss is well known in the retail trade, having for many years conducted a store on North Eighth street. Visitors: J. Benson Stafford, Wm. F. Kasting and W. J. Palmer, Bufl'alo, N. Y.; J. L. Ratcliffe, Richmond, Va.; James Hill, Jacksonville, Fla.; E. A. Seidewitz, Baltimore, Md. PERSONAL. John T. Lovett, Jr.. of Little Silver, N. J., was married on October 24th to Miss Gwendolyn Towt, of Nyack, N. Y. Miss Margaret Norberg has resigned her position with the Henry Smith Floral Company, Grand Rapids, Mich., and is now employed by the Grand Rapids Floral Company, 18 Monroe avenue. Miss Eva Beatrice Newman, of Mai- den, Mass., has left for Oakland, Cal., where she is to marry Arthur PoUey, who is engaged in the florist business there. The marriage is the result of an acquaintance that began before either came to America from England. November 9, 1912 HORTICULTURE r,47 r '^ \ MRS. GEORGE SHAWYER J d 9 IS THE NAME OF THE NEW PINK ROSE We have been exhibiting as No. 1 90, and which has jumped at one bound into premier position as the best forcing rose in sight today. Look it over in the Flower Show!! Come up and see it growing — and convince yourself. "CARNATIONS" COMMODORE, NORTHPORT, SALMON QUEEN and ENCHANTRESS SUPREME. All splendid varieties in their respective colors. " CHRYSANTHEMUMS" Yes I Our usual list of Wells-Pockett Novelties, also a list of Novelty Singles, such as Josephine, Joan Edwards, etc., etc. CHARLES H. TOTTY MADISON, N. J. • BOOMING THE BUSINESS. The accompanying illustration shows in black and white the Thanksgiving Day show card which the Publicity Committee of the New York Florists' Club is going to distribute to the re- tail trade for display in their shop windows the week preceding Novem- ber 28. Thanksgiving Day. This card will make a very taking appearance, printed in three colors on a sheet 12% inches wide by 11 inches deep. This show card in turn is mounted on a neutral cardboard 14 inches wide and 13 inches deep, the board being punched for a cord by means of which it is suspended. These cards are for- warded to each recipient in large, ma- nila envelopes, into which are also placed 50 box slips, about 4V2 x 6 inches, on which will be printed a few facts concerning the observance of Thanksgiving Day and the use of flow- ers for that occasion. Retailers will be requested to place one of these slips in each package or box of flow- ers they send out prior to Thanksgiv- ing Day, in order to promote sales of flowers on Thanksgiving Day itself. The drawing is by a celebrated ar- tist, Charles Livingston Bull, and rep- resents a spray of deep pink roses as the leading feature. In the lower left hand corner is shown a Puritan and his wife going to Thanksgiving service in the little stone church in the distance. The Puritan is armed with his flintlock musket, as was the custom in those days. The ancient and modern customs of celebrating Thanksgiving are thus brought into full contrast. Your Thanksgiving Day Will not be Complete Without Flowers NEW YORK FLORISTS' CLUB This will be the second show card distributed by the Publicity Commit- tee of the New York Florists' Club. The first, a Hallowe'en show card, met with great favor, and it is expected that the Thanksgiving card, on ac- count of its artistic execution, will be in still heavier demand. At least 2000 of these latter will be distrib- uted in New York City and its imme- diate vicinity, and it is expected that this distribution will have a marked effect upon the people at large, induc- ing them to purchase flowers for Thanksgiving. Sedalla, Mo. — Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Archias celebrated their twentieth wedding anniversary recently, at their home, Fourth street and Park avenue. Mr. Archias is manager of the Archias Garden and Farm News. 648 HORTICULTUEE November 9, 1912 CHRYSANTHEMUMS .fS.OO-So.OO per 100. Our glowers are strong on the mid-season varieties, and they include all the best of the season. Pompons $3.(X», $.".00 per dozen bunches. In great variety of colors. Liberal sized bunches. Cattleyas and Gardenias A fresh supply every morning'. Business Hoxirs: 7 A. M. — 8 P. M. The Leo NSessen Co, \Vn01uli.SAl^V. FLORISTS 12th aiid Rac'^Sts.. PHILADELPHIA ^iiiiiiiiiiiiiKgiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiininiiiinng I To Cut riower Growers and = S Retail Florists I IF YOU want to fiod a market for your S product s want a regular or special supply S of the product of the best s growers 5 s i Consult the Advertisements on these Wholesale Flower Pages THE BEST LETTERS FOR FLORIST'S USE THOSE MADE BY THE Boston Florist Letter Co. (JO PEARL ST. BOSTON N. r. McCarthy, Mgr. Order direct or buy from your local supply dealer. Insist an lia\ ingr the BOSTON Inscriptions. Emblems, etc. Always in Stock. -k CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA. PA. " >■ PETER REINBERG WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS 37 Randolph St., Chicago, III. HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO. IS Province St., 9 Chapman PI., BOSTON, MASS. Everything in Flowers Complete Stock of Florist^*' Greens, Three Floors of Florists' .Supplies. GEORGE B. HART WHOLESALE FLORIST 24 Stone St., Rochester, N.Y. I!!eJ.M.McCullough'sSonsCo. WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Sper-inl .ittcnti'tn to sbiiipiiii^ orders. Job- bers of Florists' 8ii|iplles, Seeds and Bulbs. Price list ou aiiplication. Phone Main 584. 316 Walnut St., Cincinnati. E The Advertisers Represented Here are the Leading § S Concerns in the Wholesale Flower Trade s SnuiiuuiiiiiiuuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuuiiniw HOERBER BROS. Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers WE GROW BRIDES Greenhouses at 162 IM. ^A/'ak^ash ilK've Des PUines, III. ^-i^ b_j POEHLMANN BROS. CO Cut Flowers All the Year Round 33-35-37 RANDOLPH STREET, Greenhouses, Morton Grove, III. CHICAGO WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS — ^« ADE PRICES — Per 100 TO DEALERS ONLY ROSES Am. Beauty, Fancy and Special... Extra No. I *' " Lower Grades Killarney, Richmond, Maryland .. Bride, 'Maid HiUingdon, Ward, Melody Taft, Sunburst Carnations Cattleyas Lilies, Longiflorum Lily of the Valley. Violets Chrysanthemums, Fancy " Ordinary Daises. Sweet Peas Gardenias Adiantum Smilax Asparagus Plumous. Strings (loo) " " & Spren. doo bchs.). CINCINNATI October 15 DETROIT November 4 15.00 10.00 6.00 3.00 2.00 2.00 2. 00 10.00 3.00 20.00 8.00 10.00 35.00 25.00 25.00 15.00 10.00 6.00 6.00. 6.00 8.00 6.00 2.00 50.00 12.50 4.00 ■25 25.00 15.00 1. 00 12.50 40.00 '35-00 30.00 25.00 15.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 2.00 3.00 ■50 zo.oo 5.00 15.00 to 15.00 to 35.00 30,00 25.00 12.00 g.oo 8.00 10.00 8.00 3.00 15.00 4.00 •75 35 -oo 15.00 1.50 15.00 25.00 25.00 BUHPALO November 5 iPITTsBURUM I November 5 15.00 10.00 6.00 2.00 3.00 3.00 4.00 3.00 1. 00 40.00 10.00 iB.oo 6.00 -50 ■50 40.00 25.00 to 20.00 to 15.00 to 10.00 to 4.00 to 8.00 to 5.00 to 7.00 to 8,00 to 2,50 to 50.00 to 12 .00 to 4.00 to .50 to 20.00 to 12.00 to 1 .00 to .75 to to I. 00 to 15.00 to 60.00 to 35.00 25.00 15.00 8,00 4.00 4.00 4.00 to 4,00 to 1.50 to 50.00 to 8.00 to 3.00 to to to to i5.o'i 6.00 1. 00 10.00 40.00 40.00 30.00 20.00 10.00 6.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 2.50 60,00 10.00 4.00 ■50 20.00 12.00 1. 00 1.25 15,00 50.00 60.00 J.A.BUDLONG 82-84-86 E. Randolph St., Chicago OUR STOCK IS Al AND IT IS QUALITY NOT PRICES THAT TALKS CHICAGO CARNATION COMPANY A. T. PYFER, Manager 30 East Randolph Street, - CHICAGO, ILL. Chicago Flower Growers' Association ■ Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers and Plants- 176 N. MICHIGAN AVE., BETWEEN RANDOLPH AND LAKE STREETS. CHICAGO November 9. 1912 HOETICULTURE 649 IMI With their purity and fragrance and rich glossy jreen foliage, nolh- ■»ing choicer or more beautiful. SPECIAL, per dozen, $4.00 FANCY, " " 3.00 FIRST, " " 2.00 GARDENIA FOLIAGE per bunch 25c. For making up wreaths, something decidedly new, a distinct novelty. VALLEY: Special, $4.00 per 100; Extra, $3.00 per 100. WHITE ORCHIDS : J6.00 per doz., $40 00 per 100. HEADQUARTERS FOR CREENS WILD SMILAX: .$S.OO per case. GREEN GALAX: $1.50 per 1,000; $7.50 per 10,000. BRONZE GALAX: $1.50 per 1,000 LEUCOTHOE SPBAYS (green): $1.00 per 100; $7.50 per 1,000. GREEN SHEET MOSS: $3.50 per bag. SPHAGNUM MOSS: Ten bbl. bales, nicely burlapped, each, $4.00; 5 bale lots, $3.75 each ; 10 bale lots, $3..j0 each ; 25 bale lots, $3.25 each. MEXICAN IVY: $1.00 per 100; $7.50 per 1,000. BOXWOOD: 50 lb. cases each $7..50 RIBBONS AND SUPPLIES: Many new patterns in exclusive Ribbons. Write us for prices on these and on Supplies S. S, Pennock-Meehan Co. THE WHOLESALE FLORISTS OF PHILADELPHIA. lC::J AL.t" PHILADELPHIA 1608-1620 Ludlow Street NEW YORK 117 West 28th Street WASHINGTON 1212 New York Avenue Flower Market Reports WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS — """^"^ '"''''%%-ol'li}^^s only Business is quiet but not BOSTON entirely asleep. It might be better but, consider- ing the prevailing conditions of weath- er and supply, nobody can reasonably find fault. There is no pressing de- mand for anything. There is a heavy load of the cheaper grades of chrysan- themums hanging around to the great detriment of everything else. Carna- tions are improving; White Wonder and Enchantress are pretty well up to winter standard. Single violets lead the doubles in popularity and price. American Beauty does not enjoy the spurt reported from other cities but shares with the smaller roses the con- dition of ""inocuous desuetude" which is a. thorn in the flesh of the rose grow- er at such times as the present. Out- door flowers got their quietus on Sun- day and Monday last — a very late date in this latitude. A good week in the sale BUFFALO of chrysanthemums, but not so well on other lines. Roses were abundant, with a good assortment of all varieties, grades and quality and the demand lacked, especially on short grades. Red Kil- larney are in excellent color, and are at times preferred to pink. Carna- tions are coming on better and the quality is good, White Perfection, En- chantress and Beacon are best, though good Ward, Ideal and Pink Delight are had, but stems a little short. Lilies are scarce and with no special call. Beauties continue good, cattleyas not over-plentiful and violets have sold better. The coming week is looked for to consume a good lot of stock. as the flower show begins on Wednes- day and continues throughout the week. Market conditions the CHICAGO past week have fluctu- ated more than for some time, each day varying from the R03ES BOSTON November 7 CHICAGO Novembe" 4 >T. L.OUIS Novewber 5 PHILA. November 5 Am. Beauty, Fancy and Special.... I 15.00 to " " Extra " " No. 1 6.00 to " " Lower Grades Killarney, Richmond, Maryland . Bride, 'Maid Hillingdon, Ward, Melody Taft, Sunburst Carnations Cattleyas Lilies, Longiflorum Lily of the Valley Violets Chrysanthemums, Fancy " Ordinary Daises Sweet Peas . Gardenias ... Adiantum Smilax . 10.00 to Asparagus Plumosus, Strings (100).. " " & Spren. (100 Bchs.). . 25.00 to I 15.00 6.00 1. 00 1. 00 1. 00 1. 00 1. 00 1. 00 35.00 6.00 12,00 4.00 25.00 25.00 8.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 6.00 2.00 40.00 8.00 4.00 ■35 25.00 8.00 1.50 •50 25.00 1. 00 12. 00 50.00 50.00 20.00 15.00 10.00 S-oo 3.00 3.00 3.00 2.00 2.50 35.00 10.00 3.00 •50 20.00 8.00 1. 00 .50 25.00 ■75 12.00 40.00 35 -oo 25,00 20.00 20.00 15.00 to 15.00 to 10.00 to 8.00 to 6.00 to 8.00 to 8.00 to 4.00 to 50.00 to 12.50 to 4.00 to .75 to 35.00 to 20.00 to 1 .25 to .75 to 35.00 to I. 00 to 20.00 to 60.00 to 50.00 10.00 3.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 3.00 1. 00 50.00 12. OC 3.00 •25 15.00 5-00 30.00 25.00 18.00 15.00 12.50 10.00 4.00 6.00 5.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 6.00 3-00 6.00 3-00 2.00 1-50 60.00 25,00 15.00 8.00 4.00 2.00 .35 •35 20.00 15.00 12.00 8.00 •so 20.00 1. 00 12.00 35.00 S'i.oo 30.00 20.00 13.00 8.00 8.00 6.00 6,00 10.00 3.00 40.00 I2.00 4.00 .75 35,00 10.00 .75 35.00 1.50 15.00 50.00 50.00 otiier. It is hard to generalize, for with both stock and demand, whole- salers are apparently finding their ex- periences differing widely. For many weeks stock has been uniformly scarce but now chrysanthemums are coming in about as fast as they can be used and, with some dealers, faster. With others, however, they only remain long enough to be unpacked. Pom- pons are now in their prime, every color and size being in evidence. Car- nations are by no means fancy in size or stem, but so generally scarce are they that the price is what fancy would usually bring. Sweet peas are scarce, few being seen in the market. Roses are quite equal to the demand and the quality good. Home-grown violets are plentiful, the quality fair and price low. American Beauties of all lengths are to be had and the shorter lengths sell quickly. As is to be expected, chrysanthemums reign supreme and most dealers are in- clined to think the quantity grown not so large as in previous years. The market is well CINCINNATI stocked in every line. The aggregate sales are good but the highest prices are scarcely ever realized on the stock. Shipping business is good. In chrysanthemums white are clearing up regularly. The yellow are a little more abundant than conditions re- quire. In the offerings of this last color are the most elegant line of Ma- jor Bonaffon this market has ever known. The rose market is easy. An adequate supply of each variety is offered. Only the best find a ready sale. The call for American Beauties is again increasing. The carnation supply is not large. It is good that this is so for the pompon chrysanthe- mums are attracting a good bit of the general demand that would ordinarily go to them. Lily of the valley, double violets, orchids, lilies and sweet peas are good sellers. With the cold weath- NEW YORK er in the early part of the week business was certainly getting good, but with a return of the genial autumn warmth things lost that snap and go which should now be with us to stay. Prices (Continued on Pa^e bsi) 650 HOETICULTURE November 9, 1912 M. C. FORD Successor to FORD BROTHERS J2J West 28th Street NEW YORK A Full Line of ALL CTT FLOWEUS. Telephone, 3870 or 3S71 Mailison Square. ~ H. E. FROMENY Wholesale Commission Florist, Choice Cut Flowers, 67 West 28tU St. NEW YORK Telephones: 3200, 2201, Madison Square. Edward C. Horan Wholesale Florist 55 WEST 28th ST, Tel. \m Madison Square NeW YOFR Moore, Hentz & Nash Wholesale Commission FIcrists SS and 57 West 26th Street Telephone Xo. 756 M^»*# V*»»"lr Mscllson Square 1^6 TV 1 OlK WM. P. FORD Wholesale Florist 107 W. 28tli Street, NEW YORK Call and inspect tlie Best Establishment In the Wholesale Flower District. ROBERT J. DYSART PUBLIC ACCOCNTANT AND .4UDITOR Simple methods of correct accountins especially adapted for florists' use. BOOKS B.VLANfED AND ADJISTED Merchants Bank Buildini: 40 STATE ST. BOSTON Telephone, Main 68 THE KERVAN COMPANY Fresh Cut E\er,e;reens, flosses. Southern Sniila.v, Galax auil I.^ucothoe, Preserve*! and Fresh Cut Cyeas and Palmetto. lei {1151} M3d.s,. 113 W. 28 St., New York. RCED (El KELLER l:-: West 5r)th St., New York Florists' Supplies Wf nianufinturc all inir Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work & Novelties and an- ileakTs in Decorative Glassware, Growers and Florists' Requisites miUm H. KUEBLER Brooklyn's Foremcst and Best WHOLESALE COMMISSION HOUSE A First Class Market for all CUT FLOWERS 28 Willoughby St.. Erooklyn, N. Y Wired Toothpicks Manufactured by W.J. GOWEE, Berlin, N.Y. 10.000. . . . 91.7S. 50.000. . . . 97 .so. Sample fre« For sale by dealers i». J. s:M:nrH[ Successor to JOHN 1. RAYNOR Wholesale Commission Florist lVR' HENRY M. ROBINSON GO. OF NEW YORK \A/ H^l^s^l^ Ftoris'fcs Maurice L, Glass, Manager 55-57 WEST 26th ST. - - - NEW YORK CITY Special Aitti ticn to the Shipping Ti'ade November 9, 1912 HORTICULTUEE 651 The Albany Cut Flower Exchange Thos. Tracey, Manager, Albany. N. Y. Wholesale Only. All seasonable Cul Flowers, Florist's Supplies and Green Goods furnished at short nuice, \Ve arc sales agents (or several large cut flower growers in this vicinity. We intend to make this city a distributing point not only for the Florists in Albany but also for those engaj^ed in business in New York State, Vermont and Western Massa- chusetts. ( )rders will he promptly filled and at a reasonable market price. Save' time and money by sending yjur orders_to us. Telephone Connection Flower Market Reports 'Continued from pa^e b^Q) are not anything like good enough to please the grower, but what can one do? The goods are there but no pur- chasers. It has been a bad week of trading all around, apart from any ill effects which the election always brings to business. Chrysanthemums are now very fine, as are roses of all stocks, but American Beauty is just now shy with us. All other stocks are in good enough supply. Tone of market PHILADELPHIA rather better. No advance in aver- age prices; but better clean-up, and returns on the whole have showed an improvement. American Beauty roses scarce and probably the best seller on the list. Among pink roses Kil- larney and Maryland are the leaders and both very good, indeed, especially Maryland, which have improved great- ly both in stem and flower. Size and substance is now at high standard. Double White Killarney leads the pro- cession in whites. As for the yellows • — the market is certainly very rich in these and Sunburst is at present the bright particular star as a golden glory. A great feature of this new rose is its keeping quiilities. Mrs. Aaron Ward is also among the favor- ites in the "seven great yellows." Just think of it — seven yellow roses, and all going well! How many of our readers would have believed such a thing possible seven years ago? Up to very recently yellows were not wanted, but since Melody came note the change in sentiment! A marked advance is noticeable in carnations, both in length of stem and substance of flower. The leaders are still Ward and Pink Delight. Bonnaffon is the boss of the chrysanthemum situation. In whites at present Razer holds sway, but by the time this gets in print it will be Chadwick. There has been a falling off in the cattleya supply and prices have improved slightly. Weather cooler and consequently more favor- able for the keeping quality of violets The last of the dahlias came Novem- ber 4th. Never before have we seen them hold on so long. But at last these and all other outside stuff are gone and the poor harassed green- house men draw a sigh of relief. The market had a ST. LOUIS fairly good week in trading. Cut flowers of all kinds were in plenty at any of the wholesale houses. Business seems good in all branches among the local re- tailers but the supply has been so great that the commission men seem GALAX Fine Qnality of Brilliant Bronze and Green Galax, 40c. per lOOO ; $3.00 per case of 10,000. A-1 Dagger and Fancy Ferns, 75 cents per 1000. Laurel Festooning, 4 cents per yard. Bunch Laurel, 25 ceuts per bundle. All otber Evergreens at lowest prices. Write, Wire or Teleplione. MILLINGTON FERN CO. MILLINGTON, MASS. Telegraph Station, New Salem, Hass. Unknown Customers — Cash with order or reference. WELCH BROS. CO. AMERICAN BEAUTY. KILLARNEY, RICHMOND. MARYLAND AND ALL THE SUPERIOR RJ^ES. LILY OF THE VALLEY. CARNATIONS, ORCHIDS B£ST PRODUCED 226 Devonshire Street, Boston, Mass. William F. Kasting Co. \A^Kiolesal< 383-387 E3.LICOTT ST. loris-ts BUFFALO, N. Y. —MONTREAL FLORAL EXCHANGE, LTD.— ORGANIZED FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CANADL&N TBADE. CUT FLOWEB8 AND FJLOBI8TS' BCPPLIES OF EVERY DE8CBIPTION. Home-rron-n Stock a Specialty. STBICTLY WHOLESALE; NOTHING SOLD AT BETATL, Ample refcreaee tnrBUhad aa t« itaBUac and Bnanclal ability of the company. 123 MANSFIELD STREET, MONTREAL, P. Q. NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only MISCELLANEOUS Cattleyas Lilies. Longlflorum .. Lily of the Vatley Violets Chrysanthemums, Fancy ■ ** Ordinary Daises Sweet Peas Gardenias Adiantum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus, strings (per loo) '* '• & Spren (loo bunches) . Last Half of Week ending Nov. 2 1912 15.00 2.00 J. 00 •15 8. CO 1.00 4.00 6.00 8.00 35 -oo 4.00 2.50 •35 25.00 6.00 2.00 2.00 25.00 .50 8.00 25.00 12.00 First Half of Week beginning Nov. 4 1912 15.00 2.00 1.00 ■15 8.00 1. 00 16.00 6.00 8.00 40.00 5.00 3.00 •35 25.00 6.00 3. 00 2.00 20.00 .50 8.00 25.00 12.00 unable to dispose of their consigu- ments unless in big lots and at cheap prices. Chrysanthemums are the sell- ing flower just now and this is the cause of the big glut in roses at the present time. Roses, unless sold cheap, have little call except for the extra fancy grades. The same may he said of carnations. This market has too many of the common short stem ones which don't sell well. Violets are com- ing in better and there are plenty of them. Lily of the valley and lilies sell well and all greens had a good call all week. Business during WASHINGTON the pre-election week was quite slow as usual during election years. The cold wave has killed off consider- able of the outdoor stock which has been flooding the markets since last August. There is a plentitude of everything with the one exception 01 carnations, which are scarce in the colors. The Fire Flame (single) rose is one of the season's latest offerings and of these there is a moderate sup- ply at $1.50 a dozen. American Beauty roses are being offered at from $2.00 up; other roses are bringing from $4.00 to $7.00, and even more for the choice stock. Violets are more plen- tiful and are in better condition. The creation of a new horticultural station, to be known as the South Idaho station, and located at Jerome, Idaho, has been authorized by Dr. B. T. Galloway, the director of the bu- reau of plant industry. Its work will include the solution of important prob- lems connected with the raising of potatoes under irrigation methods and the production of sugar beet seed. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, Inc. WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS Consignments Solicited Hardy Fancy Fern Our Specialty 38-40 BROADWAY, DETROIT, MIUH. 652 HORTICULTUKE November 9, 1912 Buyer's Directory and Ready Reference Guide Advertisements under this head, one cent a word. Initials count as words. Display advertisers in tliis issue are also listed under this classlflcation without charge. Reference to List of Advertisers will indicate the respective pages. Buyers failing to find what they want In this list will confer a favor by writing us and we will try to put them in communication with reliable dealers. ACCOUNTANT B. J. Dysart, 40 State St., Boston. For page se« List of AdTertlsers. AFBINE Aptalne Mfg. Co., Madison, N. J. For page see Lilt of AUTcrtliers. ARAUCABIAS Godfrey Asehmann, Philadelphia, P«. For page see List of Advertisers. ASPARAGUS Asparagus plumosus nanus, 4-ln., $8.00 per 100: .fTS.OO per 1000. Cash. A. B. Cronb.^ugh, Ada, Ohio. Asparagus Plumosus, 2^ Inch, 2c. ; 3 Inch, 3c. Sprengeri. 2Vi Inch, IVic; 3 Inch, 2%c. HIU Top Greenhouses, Utica, N. Y. AZALEAS P. Onwerkerk, Hoboken, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Leuthy & Co., Boslindale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Loechner & Co., New York, N. Y. BARGAINS IN GLADIOLI SURPLUS STOCK of standard varieties at bargain prices. Send for list of splendid novelties. Chamberlain & Gage, Groton, Mass. BAT TREES Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. August Kolker & Sons, 31 Barclay St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Breek-Roblnson Nursery Co., Lexington, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Bay trees and Box trees, all sizes. Write tor special list. Jnllus Koehrs Co., Ruther- ford, N. J. BEDDING PLANTS A. N. Plerson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. For page see List of Advertisers. E. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. For page see List of Advertisers. BEGONIAS J. A. Peterson & Sons, Cincinnati, O. Glory of Cincinnati. For page see List of Advertisers. BERBERIS THUNBERGII 100,000 Berberls Thunbergil, from 6 In. to 2% ft., and new seed of same; also Clematis panlculata, 1, 2 and 3-yr. old, and new seed. Get my prices. Ben]. Connell, Florist, Merchantvllle, N. J. BOXWOOD TREES Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Box Trees, all sizes. Ask for special list. BOILERS Kroescliell Bros. Co., 406 Brie St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. HItchlngg & Co.. 1170 Broadway. N. Y. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, N. Y. BOXES — CUT FLOWER— FOLDING Edwards Folding Box Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. Folding cut flower boxes, the best made. Writs for list. Holton & Hunkel Co., Mil- waukee, Wis. BULBS AND TUBERS Arthur T. Boddington, New York, N. Y. Decoration Day and May Flowering Tulips. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Thorbum & Co., 33 Barclay St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Michell's Seed House, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Ralph M. Ward & Co., 71 Murray St., New York. Horseshoe Brand Lilies and French Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers. James Vlck's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. The W. W. Barnard Co., Chicago, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. Fottler, Flske, Rawion Co., Boston, Mas*. For page see List of Advertisers. E. S. Miller, Wading River, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. P. H. Goodsell, New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. 0. V. Zangen, Hoboken, N. J. Dutch and French. For page see List of Advertisers. Weeber & Don, New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. R. & J. Farquhar Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. H. Youell, Syracuse, N. Y. For page see T^ist of Advertisers. Bulbs of all descriptions. Write for prices. C. Keur & Sons, Hlllegom, Holland. New York Branch. 31-33 Broadway. BURLAP SIATS Wm. Elliott & Sons. New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. CVNNAS THE IMPROVED CANNAS. You can double your profits by stock- ing UD with the new cannas. Be sure to get our list before you place your order. The Conard & Jones Company, West Grove, Penna. CARNATION STAPLE Split carnations quickly, easily and cheaply mended. Plllsbury's Carnation Staple, 2000 for $1.00 post paid. I. L. PlUsbury, Galesburg, 111. CARNATIONS F. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette, Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. B. G. Merritt & Co., Grange, Md. Field-Grown Carnations. Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. CHRYSANTHEMUMS S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., Phila., Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Chrysanthemum stock plants of Unaka and Smith's Advance, $.5.00 per 100: Chry- solora, best early yellow, 2-in. pots, $6.00 ; per 100. Cash with order. Wm. Tricker, 1 Arlington. N. J. CHRYSANTHEMUMS— Continued CHRYSANTHEMUM, THE. By A. Hw- rlngton. The author has endeavored to assist and direct the efforts of those wko would grow and excel In producing per- fect chrysanthemum flowers, showing uat not in secret arts and practices, but b plain course of procedure are the desIrM results attained. Illustrated, IflO page*. Price 50 cents. Orders filled by HORTICDLTUBB, U Hamilton Place, Boston. COCOANUT FIBRE SOIL 20th Century Plant Food Co., Beverly, Man. For page see List of Advertisers. CYCLAMENS Thomas Roland, Nahant, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Bergenfleld Nurseries, Bergenfleld, N. J. i'or page see List of Advertisers. Cyclamen, large plants, 3 Inch, $4.00 per 100. Hill Top Greenhouses, Utlca. N. T. Cyclamens, 3-lnch pots, $10.00 per 100; $80.00 per 1000. Julius Roehrs Co., Ruther- ford, N. J. DAHLIAS Dahlias — 2500 field clumps, latest yarle- ties, cheap for cash; or what have yon to exchange? Geo. H.Walker, Dahlia Expert, North Dighton. Mass. East Bridgewater Dahlia Gardens are the largest and most up-to-date in America. Over 850.000 field clumps to offer at right prices. Be sure and send your wants to I. K. .Alexander. The Eastern Dahlia King, East Bridgewater, Mass. NEW DAHLIAS FOR 1012. Dorothy Peacock. Mrs. J. Gardner Cas- sett. Golden Wedding, New Century Dah- lias, etc. Big stock of best cut flower dahlias. Write for surplus list and special prices. Peacock Dahlia Farms, Williams- town Junction, N. J., Post Office, Berlin, N. J. DECORATIVE PLANTS A. Leuthy & Co., Perkins St. Nurseries, Roslindale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Robert Craig Co., Market and 49th Sta., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. John Scott, Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Woodrow & Marketos, 41 West 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. DOUBLE CLAW HAMMER Double Claw Hammer Co., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. X ERTILIZERS Elmer D. Sniith & Co., Adrian, Mich. Fertillne. For page see List of Advertisers. 20th Century Plant Food Co., Beverly, Mat*. For page see List of Advertisers. «tnmpp & Walter Co., New York, N. Y. Clay's Fertilizer. For page Bee List of Advertisers. Pulverized Manure Co., 31 Union Stock Yards, Chicago, 111. Wizard Brand Cattle Manure. For page see List of Advertisers. For Lkt of Advertisers See Pagpe 627 November 9, 1912 HOETICULTURE 653 FERNS A. Leathy & Co., Roslindale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Godfrey Aschmann, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. H. H. Barrows & Son, Whitman, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. John Scott, Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Robert Craig Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Frank Oechslln, 4911 Quiney St., Chicago. Ferns for Dishes. For page see List of Advertisers. F. R. Plerson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Fern runners, fine stock Boston, Whlt- manll, Amerpohli. Sprlngfleldtl, $1.80 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. Roosevelt runners, very fine, $6.00 per 100, $50.(10 per 1000. Roosevelt, 4-lnch, $15.00 per 1(X), 5-inch, $25.00 per 100. Asparagus Plumosus, 4- inch, handsome stock, $8,00 per 100. 50,000 sq. ft. of glass at Cleveland, O., devoted exclusively to ferns. I have the best stock to be had anywhere. Prices are low, for cash only. Schneider, Florist, Springfield, 0. FI-OBISTS' ENCYCLOPEDIA FREE M. Rice & Co., Philadelphia. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. FtORISTS' LETTERS Boston Florist Letter Co., 66 Pearl St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES N. F. McCarthy & Co., 112 Arch St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. H. M. Robinson & Co., 15 Province St. and 9 Chapman Place, Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. M, Rice & Co., 1220 Race St., Phila., Pa'. For page see List of Advertisers. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., 1129 Arch St., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. Welch Bros. Co., 226 Devonshire St. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWER POTS. W. H. Ernest, 28th and M Sts., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. A. H. Hews & Co., Cambridge, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Hllflnger Bros., Ft. Edward, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. Syracuse Pottery Co., Syracuse, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. FOR EXCH.iNGE To exchange for cash or violet clumps (Mary Louise preferred), 'mums' 200 stock plants. Pacific Supreme: 50 Smith's Ad- vance. 5c. Pansy plants, transplanted, $5.00 per l.OtiO. P.vrethrum, Kelw.iy's Giant, single, hardy, mixed colors, clumps, 5c. Coleus, fine, mixed, $5.00 per 1.000. Prim- ula malacoides. Giant Baby, and Kewensis. a fine yellow, 2 in., IHc D. W. Leather- man, Anderson, Ind. FORGET-ME-NOTS Forget-me-nots from greenhouse grown seed, sure for Christmas: strong 2%-ln. plants, extra early, continuous bloomer, $2.50 per 100: $20.00 per 1000. Cash. B. B. Pohlmann, 645 Chapin, Rockford, 111. FUNGINE Aphlne Mfg. Co., Madison. N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. OALAX Michigan Cut Flower Co., 38 and 40 Broad- way, Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. Keryan Co., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Milllngton Fern Co., Milllngton, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. GERANIUMS R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Maryland. For page see List of Advertisers. GLADIOLUS John Lewis < hilds, Flowerrteld, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Henderson & Co., Chicago, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. SURPLUS STOCK of standard varieties at bargain prices. Send for list of splendid novelties. Chamberlain & Gage, Groton, Mass. Silver Trophy, Sec. 2. White and light shades, IM in.. $2.00; 1 in.. $1.75; % in.. $1.50; 14 in., 1.00 per 100. Bulblets, $1.00 per quart. Clark W. Brown, Ashland, Mass. GLASS Foley Mfg. Co., Western Ave., between 25th and 26th Sts., Chic.igo. For page see List of Advertisers Sharp, Partridge & Co., 22d and Lumber Sts., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Parshelsky Bros., Inc., 215-217 Havermeyer St., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers Greenhouse glass, lowest prices. John- ston Glass Co., Hartford City, Ind. GLAZING POINTS H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. Peerless Glazing Point. For page see List of Advertisers. GOLD FISH Gold fish, aquarium plants, snails, cas- tles, globes, aquarium, fish foods, nets, etc., wholesale. Franklin Barrett, breeder, 4815 D St., Olney, Philadelphm, Pa. Large breeding pairs for sale. Send for price list. GREENHOUSE BUILDING MATERIAL A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset, Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. Y. For page»see List of Advertisers. Metropolitan Material Co., Brooklyn, N. Y. Foley Mfg. Co., Chicago. Pecky Cypress for Benches. For page see List of Advertisers. Frank Van Assche, Jersey City, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. S. Jacobs & Sons, Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. GREENHOUSE CONSTRICTION Foley Mfg. Co., Chicago. Kor page see List of Advertisers. King Constrnctlon Co., N. Tonawanda, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Charles H. Dodd, Jersey City, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. H. Lutton, Jersey City, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Metropolitan Material Co., Brooklyn, N. Y. Frank Van Assche. Jersey City, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway. New York. Plerson U-Bar Co.. Madison Ave., New York. Designer and Builder. For page see List of Advertisers HItchlngs & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. Y. GUTTERS King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. Y. King Channel Gutters. Metropolitan Material Co., Brooklyn, N. T. Iron Gutters. HAIL INSURANCE Florists' Hail Asso. of America. J. G. Esler, Saddle River, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. HARDY FERNS AND GREEN GOODS Michigan Cut Flower Exchange. 38 and 40 Broadway, Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. The Kervan Co., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Milllngton Fern Co., Milllngton, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. HEATING APPARATUS Kroeschell Bros. Co., 466 Erie St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. H. Dodd, Jersey City, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS Bay State Nurseries, No. Ablngton, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. E. S. Miller, Wading River, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. P Ouwerkerk, P. O. No. 1, Hoboken, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutherford. N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. HOSE H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. HOT-BED SASH A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset, Mas*. For page see List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Parshelsky Bros., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, N. it. INSECTICIDES Eastern Chemical Co., Boston, Mass. Imp. Soap Spray. For page see List of Advertisers. Aphlne Manufacturing Co., Madison, N. J. Aphlne and Fuugine. For page see List of Advertisers. Lemon Oil Co., Baltimore, Md. Standard Insecticide. For page see List of Advertisers. Interstate Tobacco Co., New York, N. Y. "Tip Top" Tobacco Powder. For page see List of Advertisers. Benjamin Hammond, Flshklll-on-Hudson, N. Y. Slug Shot. For page see List of Advertisers. Kentucky Tobacco Product Co., Louisville, Ky. Nico-Fume. JAPANESE LILIES Loechner & Co., New York, N. Y. LEMON OIL Lemon Oil Co., Baltimore, Md. For page see List of Advertisers. LILY BULBS R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Boston, Mass. New Lilies. For page see List of Advertisers. Jas. VIck's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. R. M. Ward & Co., New York, N. T. Horse Shoe Brand. For page see List of Advertisers. Yokohama Nursery Co., New York, N. Y. In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture ^54 H 0 E T I C U L T U E E November 9, 1912 I,I1.T OF THE VALLEY PIPS Loecliner & Co., New York, N. Y. August Kolker & Sons, 31 Barclay St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. McHutchlson & Co., 17 Murray St., N. X. Berlin Valley Pips. For page see List of Advertisers. MARGUERITES Marguerite plants from 5%-incli pots, best winter flowering variety; $6.00 per dozen plants. Peirce Bros., Waltbam, Mass. MASTICA F O. Pierce Co., New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons, Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. MUSHROOM SPAWN Weeber & Don, New York, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. NieO-FUME Kentucky Tobacco Product Co., Louisville, Ky. NOVELTIES IN GLADIOLI SURPLUS STOCK ot standard varieties at bargain prices. Send for list of splendid novelties. Chamberlain & Gage, Groton, lilass. NURSERY STOCK P. Ouwerkerk, Weehawken Heights, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Bay State Nurseries North Abington, Mass. Hardy, Northern Grown Stock. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. W. B. Whlttier & Co., South Framlngham, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. P. Hamilton Goodsell, New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. McHutchlson & Co., 17 Murray St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. August Rolker & Sons, 31 Barclay St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Fursts' Nurseries, Brussels, Belgium. Send for Catalogue. For page see List of Advertisers. John Waterer & Sons, Ltd., Bagshot, Eng. For page see List of Advertisers. Manual of the Trees of North America, by C. S. Sargent, mailed to your address for $6.00 by Horticulture Publishing Co., 11 Hamilton Place, Boston. TREES, SHRUBS, ROSES, EVER- GREENS. PEONIES, HARDY PLANTS. Ellwanger & Barry. Rochester. N. Y. SHRUBBERY. There are bargains to be had here In such varieties as Spireas, Altheas. Weigelas and Philadelphus, and this names only a few. We have acres of shrubs, well grown and ready tor you. Write for price list. The Conard & Jones Company, West Grove, Penna. ONION SETS Leonard Seed Co., Chicago. III. For page see List of Advertisers. ORCHID FLOWERS Jas. McManus, New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. ORCHID PLANTS Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Hybrid Orchids. For page see List of Advertisers. Sander, St. Albans, England. Importer, Exporter, Growers, Hybridists. For page see List of Advertisers. ORCHID PLANTS— Continued ORCHID GROWERS' MANUAL. By B. S. Williams, 300 Illustrations, 800 pages; descriptions of upwards of 2500 species and varieties of orchidaceous plants, etc. The most complete work on Orchids and Orchid Culture ever pub- lished. Price $10.00. Orders filled by HORTICULTURE, 11 Hamilton Place, Boston. PALMS, ETC. A. Leuthy & Co., Perkins St. Nurseries, Rosliudale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Godfrey Ascbmann, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Robert Craig Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. John Scott, Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Heacock, Wyncote, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Loechner & Co., New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. August Rolker & Son, 31 Barclay St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. PATENTS SIggers & Slggers, Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. PEAT J. H. Sprague, Barnegat, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. PECKY CYPRESS BENCHES Foley Mfg. Co., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. PEONIES Peonies. The world's greatest collection, 1200 sorts. Send for list. C. Betseher, Canal Dover, O. PIPE H.*NGERS King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. PLANT AND BULB IMPORTS August Rolker & Sons, New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. McHutchlson & Co., 17 Murray St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. PLANT TRELLISES AND STAKES Seele's Tieless Plant Stakes and Trel- Uses. H. D. Seele & Sons, Elkhart, Ind. Plant Trellises and Stakes. P. A. Angler & Co., Westboro, Mass. PLANT TUBS H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. "Rlverton Special." PIPE AND FITTINGS Foley Mfg. Co., Chicago^ Kroeschell Bros. Co., 466 Erie St., Chicago. POINSETTIAS A. Henderson & Co., Chicago, HI. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Skldelsky, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. POT HANGERS Pot hangers, Kramer's $1 doz. by exp.. $1.25 by mail. I. N. Kramer & Scis, Cedar Baplds, Iowa. PRIMTLAS Malacboldes, strong ZVi In., ready for 5 In., $7.00 per 100. Israel Quint, 195 Wal- nut Ave.. Roxbury, Mass^ pFlmroses. Chinese and Obconica. fine large plants. 2% inch. $1.50 per 100; 3 inch, $2.50 per 100. Hill Top Greenhouses, Utica, N. Y. PRIVET Franklin Davis Nursery Co., Baltimore, Md. For page see List of Advertisers. California I'rivet, well grown, 2-year-old plants, from 12 inches to 3 feet; well fin- ished plants, well graded and well packed. Also one and two-year-old Ampeiopsis Veitchii. For prices and particulars ad- dress Charles Black, Hightstown, N. J. RAFFIA McHutchlson & Co., 17 Murray St, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. REFRIGERATORS FOR FLORISTS McCray Refrigerator Co., Kendalvllle, Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. RHODODENDRONS John Waterer & Sons, Ltd., Bagshot, Eng. For page see List of Advertisers. P. Ouwerkerk, Hoboken, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. RIBBONS AND CHIFFONS M. Rice & Co., 1220 Race St., Phlla., P«. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., Philadelphia, Fa. For page see List of Advertisers. ROSES P. Ouwerkerk, P. O. No. 1, Hoboken, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Robert Craig Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. W T. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N American Grown Roses. For page see List of Advertisers. Bay State Nurseries, North Ablngton, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., Phlla., Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. A. N. Plerson, Cromwell, Conn. Bedding Roses. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Wood Bros., Flshkill, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers Charles H. Totty, Madison, N. J. Rose Mrs. George Shawyer. For page eee List of Advertisers. Breck-Robinson Nursery Co., Lexington, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. RUBBER TREES Godfrey Ascbmann, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. SEED GROWERS Oklahoma Seed Growers Co., Enid, Okla. For page see List of Advertisers. Leonard Seed Co., Chicago, III. For page see List of Advertisers. Byerett B. Clark Seed Co., Mllford, Conn. For page see List of Advertisers. Braslan Seed Growers Co.. San Jose. Cal Hjalmar Hartmann & Co., Copenhagen, Denmark. For page see List of Advertisers. Loechner & Co., New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. SEEDS Joseph Breck & Sons, 61 and 52 N. Market St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Mlchell's Seed House, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Fottler, Fiske~Rawson Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Boston. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Thorburn & Co.. 33 Barclay St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. For List of Advertisers See Page 627 November 9, 1912 HOETICULTURE 655- SEEDS — Continued Leonard Seed Co., Chicago, 111. Peas, Beans, Radish and all Garden Seeds. For page see List of AdTertlaers. S. S. Skldelsky & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Cyclamen and Pansy Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. Arthur T. Boddlngton, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Bolglano & Son, Baltimore, Md. The Haven Seed Co., Santa Ana, Call. Tomato Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. James Tick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. 8. Bryson Ayres Co.. Independence, Mo. Sweet Peas. For page see List of Advertisers. Weeber & Don, New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Loechner & Co., New York, N. Y. Oats, Barley and Wheat. For page see List of Advertisers. T. J. Grey Co.. 32 So. Market St.. Boston. Shamrock' Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. P. Hamilton Goodsell, New York, N. Y, Grass Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. H. Youell, Syracuse,~N. Y, For page see List of Advertisers. S. D. Woodnrfl~&~S'on. New York^NTTT Garden Seed; For page see List of Advertisers. SEED PACKETS. Brown Bag Filling Machine Co., BMtchbnrg, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. SHEEP MANURE Wm. Elliott & Sons, 42 Vesey St., New York, N. Y. SLUG SHOT B. Hammond, Flshklll-on-Hudson, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. SPHAGNUM MOSS J. H. Sprague, Barnegat, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Sphagnum Moss, large bales. Green Moss In bbls. Laurel Bunches and Broken Laurel. James Day, Milford, N. H. Live Sphagnum moss, orchid peat and orchid baskets always on hand. Lager & Hnrrell, Summit, N. J. SPIKEAS Breck-Robinson Nursery Co., Lexington, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. STOVE PLANTS Orchids— Largest stock In the country. Stove plants and Crotons, finest collection. Jnllus Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. TIP TOP TOBACCO PPWDBB Interstate Tobacco Co., Inc., 1397-1399 Ave. A. New York, N. Y. For page see List of AdTertlsers. VENTILATING APPARATUS Foley Mfg. Co., Chicago. The Advance Co., Richmond, Ind. Improved Ventilator Arm. For page see List of Advertisers. Quaker City Machine Works, Richmond. Ind. 20th Century Arm. For page see List of Advertisers. VINCAS VInca Minor, or grave myrtle, a hardy evergreen trailing plant particularly adapt- ed to covering graves. It is a beautiful dark green, thrives as well in dense shade as In the sun. I have thousands of well rooted outdoor grown plants and rooted runners. $5.00 per 1000. Samples free by mall. C. M. Webb, Fayetteville, Tenn. WIRED TOOTHPICKS W. J. Cowee, Berlin, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. WIREWORK Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., N. Y. For page sec List of Advertisers. WIrework. Write for our catalogue. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. William E. Hellscher'g Wire Works, 38-40 Broadway, Detroit, Mich. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Alban.v, N. \'. Albany Cut Flower Exchange, Albany, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Boston N. F. McCarthy & Co., 112 Arch St. and 31 Otis St. For page see List of Advertisers. Welch Bros. Co., 228 Devonshire St. For page see List of Advertisers. H. M. Robinson & Co., 15 Province St. and 9 Chapman PI. For page see List of Adrertlsers. Bnfralo, N. T. William F. Kastlng Co., 383-87 Elllcott St. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Peter Reinberg, 37 Randolph St. For page see List of Advertisers. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, HI. For page see List of Advertisers. J. A. Budlong, .37-39 Randolph St. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Flower Growers' Association, 176 N. Michigan Ave. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Carnation Co., 30 E. Randolph St. For page see List of Advertisers. Hoerber Bros., Chicago, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. Cincinnati, Ohio The J. M. McCullough's Sons Co., 316 Walnut St. For page see List of Advertisers, Detroit Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 38 and 40 Broadway. For page see List of Advertisers. Montreal Montreal Floral Co., Ltd., Montreal, P. Q. For page see List of Advertisers. New York M. C. Ford, 121 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertlgera. H. B. Froment, 57 W. 28th St., New York. For page see Ll^t of Advertlsem. B. C. Horan, 55 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertlserg. A. H. Langjahr. 130 W. 28th St., New York. James McManus, 55 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertlsera. W. F. Sheridan, 133 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. H. Kuebler, 28 WlUooghby St., ' Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertlseni. Moore, Hentz & Nash, 55 and 57 W. 26th St., New York. For page see List of Advertlserg. Greater New York Florists* Association, 162 Livingston St., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertlserg. Charles Millang, 55~and^57^West 26th St.. For page see List of Advertlserg. P. jr~Smith, 49~West 28th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertlserg. W. P. Ford, New York. For page see List of Advertlserg. Traendly & Schneck, New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Frank MUlang, ii5-57 West 26th St. For p.Tge see List of Advertisers. Badgley, Riedel & Meyer. Inc., New York For page see List of Advertisers. Woodrow & Marketos, 41 West 28tli St. For page see List of Advertisers. Henry M. RobTnson Co.. New York, N Y. For page see List of Advertisers. WHOLESALE FLORISTS New York — Continued J. K. Allen, New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. A. L. Young & Co., New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Philadelphia Leo. Niessen Co., 1209 Arch St., Phlla., Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. The S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., 1606-12 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Rochester George B. Hart, 24 Stone St. For page see List of Advertisers. New Offers In This Issue ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII. R. M. McKerr, Canandaigua, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. BULBS. Pettier, Fiske, Rawsou Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. CANNA ROOTS. li. yinient, Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsli, Md. For page see List of Advertisers. DAPHNE, CYRTOMIUM, FERNS, ETC. R. G. Hanturd. Xorwaik, Conn. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWER SHOW. Ohio Horticultural Society, Cleveland, O. For page see List of Advertisers. GARDENIAS. S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. LOBELIA CARDINALIS. Mt. Desert Nurseries, Bar Harbor. Me. For page see List of Advertisers. POPULAR PERENNIALS. Palisades Nurseries, Sparkill, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. RETAIL FLORIST. Bloomingdale's, New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. RETAIL FLORIST. F. H. Kramer, Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. SPECIAL BULB OFFERS. Miohell's Seed House, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. SPECIAL BULB PRICES. James Viek's Sons, Rochester. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Little Ads Bring Big Returns Little ads. In our Classified Calumns bring big returns to both advertiser and pur- chaser. Anything that can be sold to florists, gar- deners, park and cemetery superintendentg, etc., can be sold through this medium in this department, and at very small cost. Don't fail to read them each issue, for yon will find one or more that will prove profit- able to you. They Cost Only One Cent a Word Undispiayed In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture 656 HOKTICULTURE November 9, 1912 PRESENT KNOWLEDGE OF SWEET PEA DISEASES AND THEIR CONTROL. A paper by J. J. Taulieubaus, Delaware College Agricultural Experimeut Sta- tion. Newark, Del., read before tbe Americau .S\^'eet Pea Societ.v, Boston. July 1.5. 1912. {Ccntinut'd from page Jj2) I have already mentioned the spot- ted, or mottled disease of sweet peas under glass. This is a new disease to this country and it is a very dan- gerous one. In its attacks it is not restricted to greenhouse conditions alone but it is also a serious disease of sweet peas outdoors. For the sake of convenience we will call this the "mosaic disease." It is readily distin- guished by a yellow dotting or mot- tling of the leaf, presenting in some in- stances a beautiful mosaic structure, hence its name. Affected leaves seem to linger for a time but they eventu- ally lose all the chlorophyll and soon drop off. A better symptom of this disease is a curling of the leaves at the tips, very much resembling the curling of leaves induced by the green aphis, but in this case the aphis has no asso- ciation. The disease makes its ap- pearance after the seedlings are from three to four weeks old. Often, the disease is so bad and the curling S3 pronounced that the plants thus af- fected cannot make any headway and remain dwarfed. An attempt is made of these curled parts to produce a few flowers, but the latter are borne on very short peduncles as compared with the long peduncles of healthy plants of the same variety. Frequently, how- ever, the affected plants outgrow the disease entirely, and thus a distinct line of demarcation can be made be- tween the previously diseased part and the healthy part of the new growth. At other times infected plants keep on growing, and even flowering, with the disease keeping pace. Attempts to cul- ture and to isolate the organism which causes this mosaic disease have failed. Like the Peach yellows, the mosaic disease of the tobacco and tomatoes, this mosaic disease of the sweet pea, too, can be reproduced by a puncture with a sterile needle from a diseased into a healthy leaf. Yet no organism could be obtained in culture, nor could it be detected with the microscope. Nevertheless, this disease is con- tagious, as is the Peach yellows. When the disease first made its ap- pearance in our experimental sweet pea field, the diseased areas were im- mediately located in order to learn something of the spread of the disease. They formed two small areas, one in about the center of the field, the other in the southeast corner. Within ten days another survey was made and the whole field was found to be contam- inated. With the exception of the dwarf Cupid varieties, which are seem- ingly immtme, all the rest were found to be affected with the mosaic. When first investigating this disease we thought that, perhaps, this mottling of the leaves was merely a variegated condition. We also thought that per- haps the curling of the tender tips as well as the mosaic effect was due primarily to the presence of aphids, which at the beginning of the season were so plentiful. Experiments were then undertaken to determine definite- ly these points. Accordingly, sterile pots with sterile soil were planted £UlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllUlllllllllllllllilllllllllllllllllllllllll!£ I LOBELIA CARDINALISl 5 Most Beautiful Flower of New England, Perfectly S = Hardy; Grand for Bedding; Brilliant Scarlet Flowers, 5 = Fine Strain of New Seed. 50c pkt. post paid. 5 I Mt. Desert Nurseries Bar Harbor, Me. | ^IllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllilllllllllllClllllllllllllllllillllllllllllllllllll^ with sterilized seeds. Each pot was isolated in a glass chamber and the plants were allowed to grow for three weeks to see it any disease would de- velop on them. However, the plants remained very free from any diseases. The pots with plants were then divided into four lots; into lot I. were introduced a few stem mothers of aphids from affected mosaic plants in the field. In lot II. were intrcduced a few stem mother aphis, from appar- ently healthy plants in the fields. The plants in lot III. were punctured with sterile needles and by pricking a mosaic-affected leaf, and then punctur- ing with the same needle the healthy leaves. Lot IV. was merely punctured with the sterile needle, and these weie designed to serve as checks. In each lot there were two pots with plants in order to duplicate each experiment. After ten days the lots which were inoculated with the aphis from dis- eased and healthy plants both began to show the symptoms of mosaic. This would therefore appear to show that the mere puncture of aphis would be responsible for the mosaic disease. However, this is not the case, as we will soon see. Moreover, it is easy to suppose, and that on very good grounds, that the aphis taken from seemingly healthy plants in an infected field might themselves have been in- fected before. But this would be no valid proof. Lot III., which was in- fected with needle punctuies from dis- eased leaves, began after ten days to show the mosaic disease, while the check punctures remained all healthy to the end of the experiment. This definitely proves that the aphids are not the cause of the trouble but are merely the carriers of the mosaic dis- ease. It seems, therefore, that any steps taken to control the aphids may also serve to control the mosaic. From this, too, it seems that not only the aphis, but also any biting or sucking insect may help to spread the disease. (To be continued ) CHICAGO NOTES. Theodore Vogel severed his connec- tion with The Alpha Floral Co.'s re- tail store on November 2nd. Fred Lautenschlager will represent Kroeschell Bros, at the St. Paul Flower Show, November 8-12. Ed. Eisner has closed his retail store at 55th and Halsted streets and the windows bear a "for rent" sign. Chas. Zapfe, 62nd street and South Park avenue, is preparing to celebrate in a fitting way the completion of his first year in the retail business, November 16th. The Chicago Flower Growers' Asso- ciation has again added more growers to its long list of stockholders. A project is under consideration where- by the company hopes to build a range of greenhouses of its own. Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Spencer of St. Paul, Minn., visited Chicago on their honeymoon trip. Mrs. Spencer, for- merly Agnes C. O'Keefe. is proprie- tor of the Swanson Flower Shop of that city. Invitations have been received here for the marriage of Alverta May Prall and Arthur John Bauscher of Free- port, 111., to take place at the home of the bride's parents in that city, No- vember 18th. The groom is a promis- ing young florist. The new scarlet carnation. The Her- ald, now offered for the first time by the Chicago Carnation Co., is at- tracting many visitors to the com- pany's plant at Jollet. Last week visi- tors from Oregon. California and Mex- ico were among the number. Visitors: J. J. Karins, of H. A. Dreer's, Philadelphia; Wra. Hild, Milesville, S. D.; R. A. McPheron, Litchfield, 111.; A. L. Glaser, Dubuque, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Spencer, St. Paul, Minn. HELP WANTED WANTED— Good, all-round man lor violets. Single, good worker. B. Bingbam, Pine Street. Dedbam, Mass. SEEDSMEN WANTED— Young men for botli Vegetable Seed and Flower Seed De- partments; mention .ige. experience, salary anil reference. Peter Henderson & Co., 35 and 37 Cortland Street, New York City. S.VLESMAN of ability and reliability— yonng or middle aged man of experience in vegetable seeds, to cover wide range of territory for old e.stablisbed wholesale seed concern. State experience, references and salary with first letter. Address "X," care HORTICULTUKE. SITUATIONS WANTED POSITION in small private place, gar- dening, dairy, coachman and general work. John Toosey.' General Delivery, Hyde Park, Mass POSITION with chance of advancement with any up-to-date retail florist in Boston. Young I'rotestant. having- had four years' experience and willing to start at .flO.OT. Am resident of Boston and can furnish best of references as to character and ability. Employed at present. Write to C. W. H., 766 Central Avenue, Dover, N, H. FOR SALE FOE SALE— Retail Store in city of 16,000. Bargain. For full particulars ad- dress "E," care HORTICULTURE. FOR SALE — Fresh from factory, new; 10x12, 16x18. 10x24, double thick. A and B qualities. Market dropped. Now la the time to buy and save money. Parshel- sky Bros.. Inc., 21.5-217 Maveraeyer St., Brooklyn, N. Y^ ~FOR SALE; several thousand feet of doulile thick greenhouse glass 10 x 15, second hand, clean and good as new; also one thousand feet •! in. cast Iron pipe and one Hitchings No. S-16 greenhouse boiler, very low price for cash and immediate delivery. F. E. Palmer, Brookline, Mass. November 9. 1912 H 0 E T I C TJ L T U R E 657 PULVERIZED OR SHREDDED Pare, Dry, Safe and Reliable The best of all manures for Roses. Clean, convenient and eco- Domica] for top-dressing and mulching. Unequalled for potting soil. PULVERIZED CATTLE MANURE O SHEEP MANURE There is a reason why Wizard Brand Sheep Manure is more exten- sively used by Florists than any other:— Best for Carnations and Chrys- anthemums—Best for making bench soil— liquid manuring— and field work. Ask for our Growers' Booklet and know why Wizard Brand leads. THE PULVERIZED MANURE CO., - - 3 1 Union Stock Yards, CHICAGO e>-^^ v^ ^^S Sisranteed under Uii insecticide Act. 1910. Serial No. 321 Save your plants and trees. Just the thing for Greenhouse and outdoor use Destroys Mealy Bug, Brown and White ^cale, Thrip, Red Spider, Black and Green Fly, Mites, Ants, etc. without in- jury to plants and without odor. Used according to directions our standard Insecticide will prevent ravages on your crops by insects. Non-poisonous and harmless to user and plant. Leading Seedsmen and Florists have used it with wonderful results. Destroys Lice in Poultry Houses, Fleas on Dogs ■nd all Domestic Pests. Excellent as a wash for dogs and other animals. Relieves mange. Effective where others fail. )i Plot - . 25o; Pint . - 40c; Quart - - 75c % Gallon, SL25 ; Gallon. S2.00 ; 5 Gallon Can, &9 10 Gallon Can - - &I7.50 Dilute xvilk ivater ^O to 50 Parts For Sale by Seeilsmen and Florists' Sttpply Houses If you cannot obtain this from your supply house write us direct Lemon Oil Company Dept. K 4tO W. Lcxin;rton St.. Ualtlniorc, Md. Directions on ez'ery package Imp Soap Spray Kffeotive oiif to thirty-two. Single gallons, $1.50 Eastern Chemical Company lOSTOlM READ THIS You will need to buy something this fall — stock, supplies, equipment, etc., for store or greenhouse. Look through the Buyers' Directory and List of Advertisers in this paper and you'll probably find what you want listed there. We are proud of the fact that HORTICULTURE is recog- nized as the best paper of its class in this country in quality of reading matter and also of the fact that it is coming to be acknowledged as the best advertising medium. The best friends of HORTICULTURE are those who buy from HORTICULTURE'S advertisers whenever possible and, in corresponding with the dealers al- ways take the trifling trouble to re- fer to the paper. We have many such friends, otherwise our advertising columns would soon be deserted. Don't forget to do your part. f^f A Y^ FERTILIZER 1 12 lb. bag, $5.50 56 lb. bag, $3.00 28 lb. bag, $1.75 StUmpp & Walter Co., so Barclay St., N. Y. U.SED FROM OCEAN TO OCEAN FOR 29 YEARS.' Sold by Seed Dealers of America. Saves furrants, Potatoes, Cabbage, Itlelons, Flowers, Tree» and •IE THE IDEAL, PLANT FOOD. Unequaled for Producing Lusty CHRYSANTHEMUM BLOOMS Ten pounds, .^.T.OO ; tweutv-flve pounds, $6.00; fifty pounds, $10.00. Sample packets of one-half pound mailed for 30c. Sample packets of one pound mailed for 50c. ELMER D. SMITH & CO., ADRIAN, MICH. bi wiitliig tc Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture 658 HOETICULTUEE November 9. 1912 proR HEWS STANDARD PO'^S 99 us... POT MAKERS FOR 140 YEARS WORLDS LARGESTMANUFACTURERS Pearson Street LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y. WRITE FOR CATALOGUE AND DI&OOUNTS A. H. HEWS & CO., Inc. Main Office and Factorte* CAIMBRIDGE, IMASS. GREENHOUSES BUILDING OR CON- TEMPLATED. Bal(Jwm, N. Y. — M. Matheron, house 40 X 250. W. Gardiner, Me. — Mrs. Flora Horn, one house. Boyertown, Pa. — Abraham Bros., one house. Elmhurst, Cal. — Alex. Massey, one rose house. Webster City, Iowa — Curtis Floral Co., one house. Charleroi, Pa. — J. V. Kin(3er, carna- tion house 40 X 300. Meadowbrook, Pa. — Meadowbrook Farm, house 18 x 80. Atlanta, Ga. — J. P. Huss, 450 Nortn Boulevard, one house. Rice's Landing, Pa. — Walton Floral Co., show house 30 x 100. Utica, N. Y. — Brant Bros., 1333 Sun- set avenue, house 40 x 115. Elgin, III. — Sherman & Morgan, three houses, each 27 x 150. Providence, R. I.— Mark TordofE, 899 Manton avenue, house 16 x 42. Cleveland, Ohio — Park Department, Gordon Park, range of houses. Danlelson, Conn. — A. Bretschneider, Mechanics street, house 25 x 50. Los Angeles. Cal. — Howard & Smith, Ninth and Olive streets, house 25 x 70. Barberton, Ohio — O. C. Barber, two houses. 16 X 323, one 8 x 125, and one 16 X 62. Omaha, Neb. — The municipal green- house at Hanscom Park is to be en- tirely rebuilt. Modesto, Cal. — Ekstein Nursery Co., two houses, 28 x 75, office and show room, 25 x 30. Houston, Texas — Houston's Up-to- Date Flower Store, Main street and McGowan avenue, two houses, each 25 X 100. INCORPORATED. Columbia, S. C. — Barnwell Pecan Orchards Co., capital stock $75,000. Albany, N. Y. — Albany Cut Flower Co., 76 Maiden Lane, capital stock $25,000. Edward P. Tracey, president; Patrick Welch, treasurer; Thomas Tracey, secretary and manager. Amity, Ark. — Amity Nursery Co., capital stock $25,000. R. F. Spurlin, president and general manager; J. W. Thompson, vice-president; W. T. Crabbs. secretary and treasurer. IN BANKRUPTCY. Rochester, N. Y.— The West Side Floral Co. has filed a petition in bank- ruptcy with liabilities of $1,005.27 and assets of $541.23. The New London County Horticul- tural Society had its annual chrysan- themum show at New London, Conn., last week in the Y. M. C. A. Gymna- sium. DREEPL'S Florist Specialties, New Brand. New Style. Hose "RIVERTON" Furnished in lengths up to 500 ft. without seam or joint. The HOSE for the FLORIST ^-inch, per ft., 15 c. Reel of 500 ft., " i4j^c. 2 Reels, 1000 ft., " 14 c. ^^-inch, " I ^ c. Reels, 500 ft., '* i2j^c. Couplings furnished HENRY A. OREER, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelfhia, Pa. 1000 READY PACKED CRATES STANDARD FLOWER POTS AND DULB PANS c;tii lie sliippt'd at an In'i- crate: L'ddii 1% in. @ $6,110 l.-.ii(i 2 " " 4.S8 l.-.ii(i 214 " " 5.25 l.".(iii 2H " " 6.00 1(1(10 ?, " " 5.(]0 SOO 31/3 " " 5.80 hour's uotioo. Price 500 i in. (5! $4..50 456 4Vj " " 5.24 320 5 " " 4.51 210 5% •' •' 3.78 144 6 " " 3.16 120 7 ■' " 4.20 60 S " " 3.00 HILFINGER BROS., Pottsry, Fort Edward, N.Y. lueust Rollier & Sons. 31 BarDlay St., N. Y. City, Agents OUR SPECItlTY-Ung Oistmce and eiport trade r-STANDARD FLOWER— g If your g:reenhouses are within 500 miles of the Capitol, write us, we can save you money. W. H. ERNEST ■• 38th & M Sts. AVashineton, D. C. ^ Syracuse Red Pots With new and improved machinery, we can supply your wants to better advantage than ever. Special discounts on larg:e ordere. Syracuse Pottery Co., Syracuse NEWS NOTES. Vancouver, B. C. — The retail busi- ness of tlie Royal Nurseries, Ltd., has been taken over by Ritchie, Brand & Co. Centervllle, Ind. — The Cunningham Nursery Co., of Seymour, Ind., has purchased the business, stock and fix- tures of E. y. Teas & Son. Plum street, and are moving it to their new location. Los Angeles, Cal. — Plans and speci- fications are out for a 50 x 70-foot brick building for use as store and offices for Howard & Smith, nursery- men. Ninth and Olive streets. A greenhouse 25 x 70 will be built ad- joining. Cleveland, Ohio — A city plant nur- sery for public school gardens ana home gardens of pupils may be estab- lished here at East 107th street and Fairchild avenue if plans of Miss L. K. Miller, public school garden curator, materialize. GREAT for HIGH NAILING Polls the nail oat straight and easy. This le Important in hot houses. 16 or 21 oz. Head. Cheapest and haniUest hammer ever made, when you consider what it will do. Costs three times more to make — but. At your dealer's or from as, delivery pre- paid. RETAIL $1.00 DOUBLE CLAW HAMMER CO. 453 5lART\ BROADWAY BROOKLYN N.Y. )reer's Peerless Glazing Points |i For Greenhouses Drive easy and true, because both bevels are od the same eide. Cac't twist and break the e'aes io driving. Galvan- ized and wilt not rust. No rights or lefts. The Peerless Glazing Poin is patented. No others like it. Order from your dealet;x or direct from us. 1000,75c. postpaid. Samples free. HENBT A. DREEEj 714 Cheitnnt Street^ FhUadelphlA. A STIC A USEITNOm F.O.PIERCE CO. 12 W. BROADWAY NEW YORK Mastlca is elastic and tenacious, admits of ex- pansion and contraction Putty becomes bard and brittle. Brolcen griass more easily removed without breakl4ig of other glass as occurs with hard putty. Lasts longer than putty Easy to apply. FURNISHED AND ERECTEI!< Greenhouse Materials IRON or WOOD SASH BARS In all lentrths np to 32 feet. Milled to any detail furnished or will furnish details and cut materials ready for erection. FrsiiK Vsn AsschB, "^s oXtght v^eet"^ JERSEY CITY, N. J. November 9, 1912 HORTICULTUEE 659 AN IMPROVED PIPE HANGER allows for expan- sion of individual pipe as well as the whole coil. Write For Prices KING CONSTRUCTION CO. N. TONAWANDA, N. Y. BOSTON, 410 Winthrop BIdg. NEW YORK, 1181 Broadway. KROESCHELL BOILER SEND FOR CATALOGUE KROESCHELL BROS. CO. 466 W. Erie St., Cliicago, Hi. S. JACOBS & SONS Pecky Cypress THE IDEAL BENCH LUMBER Any width frcim 4 in. to 12 in. Any length from 6 ft. to 20 f t . One and two inches thick , rough or dressed . Also HEART CYPRESS POSTS 4 by 5 in. and 5 by 5 in. Car loads or less. Best Quality. Low price THE FOLEY MFG. COMPANY Western Ave. 25th to 26th St., Chicago NEW YORK, St. James Bldg. PHItADEiPHIA, West End Trust Bldgr. SHARP, PARTRIDGE & CO. Are Leaders in GREENHOUSE GLASS OUR PRICES WILL PROVE THIS. CHICAGO, ILL. GLASS for GREENHOrSE and HOT BED SASHES. Our prices (.-nn be bad by mail, aud it will pay you to get tbein. We carry the largest stock of Specially Selected Glass in Greater New York EOIAI- For the next two weeks only we offer 5000 Asparagus Sprengerii, elegant, 4 in. stock, no better plants ever sent out, for $30.00 per 1000. Every plant guaranteed A No. 1. R. H. McKERR, Canandaigua, N. Y. In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture November 16, 1912 HORTICULTURE 663 umnMiwyvy%niyutiyyt0t0%0vytMiMttMM^t¥iMy¥¥yt0vyyyyyttyyyyyt0*tm O A. IM IM A Order now for future delivery. Our roots are all good, select, strong divisions, which will average with the best. Packed 250 in a box tshich ia sold at thousand rates. Per Per 100 1000 ALPHONSE BOUVIER $2.00 $15.00 FLORENCE VAUGHAN 2.00 15.00 GLADIATOR 3.00 25.00 J. D. EISEI.E 2.00 15.00 IMPROVED JIOUNT BL.ANC 10.00 MJIE. CROZY 2.00 15.00 NI.VGARA 3.00 20.00 PEN'NSYL.V.'VNI.* '. 2.00 15.00 QVEEN CHARLOTTE 3.(10 20.(J0 RICH.\RD W.4LLACK 2.00 15.00 SOl'V. DE ANTOINE CKOZV 3.00 20.00 WM. SAUNDERS 5.00 40.00 MRS. K.ATE (iRAY 3.00 20.00 EGANDALE 2.00 FBURMEER 2.00 HIAWATHA 3.00 JEAN XISSOT 2 00 LOUISIANA 2.00 MLLE. HERAT 2.00 PATRIA 2.00 PRESIDENT MYERS 2.00 RUBIN 2.00 ROSEA GIGANTEA 5.00 VENCS ." . . . 3.00 UNCLE SAM 3.00 R. VINCENT, JR. & SONS CO. - - WHITE MARSH, MD. BEGONIA, GLORY OF CINCINNATI We now have ready for delivery, strong 2%-inch, ready for 4-lnch pots, at $16.00 per 100; $140.00 per 1000. J. A. PETERSON & SONS Westwood, Cincinnati, O. CYCLAMEN Best strain in existence. 4 in. pots ready for 5 in., $20 per 100 5 in. pots ready for 7 in., $50 per 100 THOMAS ROLAND, Nahant, Mass. BOSTON FERNS *%°3°o-,'SoJ/"'- WraTMANI COMPACTA (New), to take the place of Whitmani. A better commercial feni — 2 1-2 in. $6 per 100 : $») per 1000. ROOSEVELT. 2 1-2 in; $6 per 100; $50 per 1000. 250 plants at 1 000 rates. H.H.BARROWS&SON,Wlirtiiian,Mass. Palms, Ferns, Decorativt and Foliage Plants Orders taken uow for IMPORTED AZALEAS On hand a splendid stock of Ferns in leading sorts. Also Cocos, Asparagus for Jardinieres. A. LEUTHY & CO. Perkins Street Nurserits, Roslindale.— Boston, Mass SPIREA GLADSTONE HELLEBORUS NIGER DIELYTRA SPECTABILE FINE FORCING STOCK Breck' Robinson Nurseries LEXINGTON, MASS. Telephone Lex. 260. FERNS FOR DISHES^ Best A§6orted Varieties, S% In. pots. ¥3.60 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. 500 at thousand rates. Cask with order. Frank Oechslin.w.a^'cVst, Chicago, III. LIST OF ADVERTISERS P:\ge Advance Co CDS A 1 b a u y Cut Flower Ex 691 Albert & David- son 698 Allen, J. K U90 Aplilno Ml'g. Co. (197 Ascbmann, G....681 Ayres Co., S. Brysou 6So Badgley, Eeidel & Mever 690 Barnard, W. W. Co 683 Barrows &; Sou.. 663 Bayersdorfer, H. & Co 685 Bay State Nur- series 679 Blooiuingdale's, 684 Bobbink & At- kins 679 Boddiugton, A. T 681 Boston Florist Letter Co 688 Breck, J. & Sou. 683 Breck - liobinson Nurseries 662-663-679 Breitmeyer's, J. Sons 684 Brown Bag Fill- ing Machine Co.(>S;3 Budlong. J. A... 688 Bunvard. A. T..684 Burpee, W. A. & Co 683 California ist Carbone . Chicago tion Co. Flor- 685 685 Carna- C88 Page Chicago Flower Growers" Asso.688 C b i 1 d s. John Lewis 681 Clarke's, D. Sons.684 Clark Seed Co., Everett B 683 Cowee. W. J 690 Craig, Eobt. Co. 662 Dards 684 Davenport, A. M.677 Dodd, Chas H..698 Dorner cSt Sons Co 662 Dreer, H A. .677-696 Dunlop. .lohn li.tiSo Dysart, It. J 690 Eastern' Chemical Co 697 Edwards Fcddiug Box Co 688 Elliot fs, W. Sons 697 Eppstein. .Tulius.6S5 Ernest, W. H....696 Esler, .7. G 698 Eyres 684 Farquhar, R. & J. & Co 662 Folev Mfg. Co... 698 Ford, M. C 690 Ford, W. P 690 Forrest, Frank H 685 Fottler, F 1 s k e, Eawson Co 683 Framingbam Nur- series 679 Froment, H. E..690 F u r s t's Nurser- ies 679 Galvin, Thos. F.685 Gasser. J. M. Co.685 Gibson Bro,< 685 Page Goodsell, P. H..679 Grey, T. J. Co... 683 Gude Bros. Co.. 685 Hail Association. 698 Hammond Paint and Slug Shot Works 697 Hanford, R. G...662 Hart, George B..688 Hatcher 684 Haven Seed Co.. 683 Heucock, Jos.... 677 Henderson, A... 681 Hews, A. H. & Co 696 Hilflnger Bros... 696 Hoerber Bros 6SS Holm & Olson .'.684 Horan, E. C 690 Holland Nur- series 6'i9 Interstate Tobac- co Co 097 Kasting, W. F. Co 691 Keller, J. B. Sons 685 Kervan Co 690 King Cons. Co.. 698 Kramer, F. H...685 Kroeschell Bros. 698 Kuebler, W. H...690 Kv. Tobacco Product Co 097 Lager & Hurrell.662 Lange, A 685 Lange, H. F. A. 685 Lemon Oil Co... 697 Leonard Seed Co.683 Leuthy, A. & Co.663 Loechner &l Co.. 677 Lord & Burnham.699 Lutton, W. H...700 Page MacMulkin, E...685 Mayuard, W. E.679 McCarthy, N. F. Co 691-7U0 McConnell, Alex. 684 McCray Refrig- erator Co 687 McCuUough's. J. M. Sons Co 688 McHutchison & Co 681 McManus, Jas...090 McKerr, B. H...602 Metropolitan Ma- terial Co 698 Michell's Seed House 682 Michigan Cat Flower Ex 691 Millang, Chas 690 MlUang, Frank.. 690 Miller, E. S 683 Millington Peru Co 691 Montreal Floral Exchange 691 Mt. Desert Nur- ^^ series 679 Murray, Samuel. 684 Moore. Hentz & Nash 690 Muller, Adolph..679 Niessen, Leo Co.6f>8 Oechslin, Frank. 663 Oklahouia Seed^ Growers* Co... 083 Ouwerkerk, P 679 Palmer, W. J. & Son 684 Park IFloral Co. 684 Parshelsky Bros. 698 Pelicano, Rossi & Co 685 Page Pennock - Meehan Co 689 Penn the Florist.685 Perkins St. Nur- series 663 Pericat,.\lphonse.662 Peterson, J. A.. 663 Pierce Co., F. 0.696 Pierson, A. N . . . 679 Pierson, F. K. Co 662 Plant Food Co., 20th Century.. 697 Poehlmann Bros. 688 Quaker City Ma- chine Co 698 Reed & Keller... 690 Eeinberg, Peter. 688 Eiee. M. & Co.. 662 Robinson, H. M. & Co 688 Robinson Co., H. M 690 Rock, Wm. L...084 Roehrs, J. Co... 662 Roland, Thos 663 E o 1 k e r, ^. & Sons 681-696 Rosery, The 684 Salter Bros 685 Sander & Son... 662 Schulz, Jacob 684 Scott. John 677 Sharp, Partridge Co 698 Siggers & Sig- gers 698 Sheridan. W. F.690 Skidelsky, S. S. & Co 683 Smith & Co., E. D 697 Page Smith. P. J 690 Smith. W. & T. Co -..679 Smyth, Wm. J.. 681 Sprague, J. H...602 Stearns. A. T. Lumber Co 698 Stumpp, Geo. M.684 Stumpp & Wal- ter Co 683-697 Syracuse Pottery Co. 696 Tailby 685 Totty, Chas. H..604 Thorburn, J. M. & Co 683 Traendly & Schenck 690 Valentine, J. A.. 684 Van Assche, F...698 Vick's, Jas. Sons. 083 Vincent, R.. Jr., & Sons Co 663 Wants, For Sale.696 Ward. E. M. & Co 664 Waterer, J. & Sons 079 Weeber & Don.. 083 Welch Bros .091 Whittier & Co.. W. B 679 Wilson. Robt. G.084 Wood Bros 679 W o o d r o w & Marketos 0!I0 Woodruff & Sons, S. D 083 Young, A. L 690 Young & Nugent.6S4 Zangen, O. V 083 Zlnn, J. A 685 For Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide See Pages 692, 693, 694, 695 664 H 0 K T I C TJ L T U E E November 16, 1912 WASTED bench space in greenhouses is the direct cause of thousands of dollars loss annually in the florist business. Even wasted space under benches is a serious loss to most growers. The man who can produce the largest crops per annum in a given space is the best grower — the most profitable grower to employ. Keep your greenhouse, space from the top of the benches down, constantly in use — use it for something. The writer knows a man in Montreal who even operates a cellar under his house, where is proiluced mushrooms, etc., utihzing the same greenhouse heat. He knows the real value of greenhouse space, and is able to consume double the quantity that most growers handle in the same space and time. A journey through this man's place would be an eye-opener to many florists. Cold Storage Giganteum is an excellent article to fill in with — you can put them underneath the benches for a considerable time, then bring them on, one crop after another, all through the year. Lilies can be used profitably for many purposes and Horseshoe Brand Giganteum are dependable. Try them — you could not make a better investment. Write now. COLD STORAGE'GIGANTEUM Size 7/9 .fo.25 per box of 50 bulbs " 7/9 $7.25 per box of 75 bulbs " 7/9 $8.50 per box of 100 bulbs " 7/9 $20.00 per box of 300 bulbs " 8/10 $12.00 per box of 100 bulbs " 8/10 $23.00 per box of 250 bulbs All packed In Japan especially for storage purposes. Prices above include storage charges up to Sept. 1st, 1913. f. 0. b. cars N. Y. Delivery any time during: 1913. For whole season'* assortment see Ad. in papers two v/eeks ago. RALPH M. WARD & CO THE LILY HOUSE S!^o";» 71 MURRAY STREET, NEW YORK. I MRS. GEORGE SHAWYER Since Oct. 20th, this rose has been awarded some FOURTEEN FIRST CLASS CERTIFICATES and a SILVER MEDAL at the New York Horticultural Show. No other Rose has ever done this in two weeks and "Shawyer," is still going strong. Come and look it over growing in the house. "CARNATIONS »> COMMODORE, NORTHPORT, SALMON QUEEN and ENCHANTRESS SUPREME. All splendid varieties in their respective colors. "CHRYSANTHEMUMS" Yes ! Our usual list of Wells-Pockett Novelties, also a list of Novelty Singles, such as Josephine, Joan Edwards, etc., etc. i CHARLES H. TOTTY MADISON, N. J. November 16, 1912 HOETTCULTUBE 665 NOTES ON CULTURE OF FLORISTS' STOCK rotrnrmeD bt ^*A*>,%.p . Pa/iAzZ/ Questlou* by our readers In line with any of the topics presented on this page will be cordially received and promptlj answered by Mr. Farrell. Such communications should invariably be addressed to the office of HOBTICULTUBB. Asparagus plomosus Now is the time to give this valuable green careful daily attention. A house where the temperature can be easily held at about 65 degrees at night, in the coolest weather, and a good, deep and richly manured compost are the first essentials to successful asparagus culture. Keep the house moist as when this is wanting luxuriant growth is impossible. See that the young leading growths are kept nicely wound around the strings. From this out it is always well to let the surface of the soil become fairly dry before giving water. Wlien doing it, however, give them a good soaking. Give the surface a frequent stirring to keep the soil open and sweet. As- paragus plumosus is a greedy feeder, and additional nourishment in some form must be given. From now on there is nothing better than a good rich mulch, put on from time to time. After the new year they can have plenty of liquid manure. Carnations From now on but little syringing should be practiced. It is well to remember in watering or syringing carna- tions to do it as early in the morning as possible so that the plants will not be wet at nightfall. Every plant should be perfectly dried off by about four o'clock in the afternoon. We are now lunning into shorter days which makes the allowance of fresh air less possible, so take advantage of every good day to give ventilation; this will htlp to harden the plants before winter sets in. The grower's great difliculty will come now when we have so much of muggy cloud-darkened or rainy spells, often lasting many days. It is then that firing should be run more bri.sk, which will permit of more ventilation to hold the atmospheric condition of the houses right. Watering can be overdone as well as too little. Watch the places that are over or close to the pipes. Where the plants are well studded with buds you can alternate every other time with weak manure water to help your crop along. Fumigation should be practiced regularly. Begonia Gloire de Lorraine To have exceptionally fine stock of Begonia Lorraine for next year you should start propagating now. There is no doubt as to the superiority of early-propagated stock. So now get busy. From now on you will have steady bottom heat that can be depended upon to pro- duce the right conditions for their rooting. Wlien se- lecting material take well-matured leaves of a spotless green from the most vigorous plants. Trim away the stubby end of the leaf stalk, about half an inch below the leaf and insert in the sand until the base of the leaf is in close contact with the surface and see that they are well finned in the sand. Keep up a steady liottom heat of not less than 70 degrees with a somewhat close and moderately humid atmosphere, but a muggy, stagnant atmosphere is bound to result in a great loss of cuttings by decaying. Every day they should have fresh air ad- mitted. It is a good plan to have them covered with Mr. Farrell's next notes will be on the following: Care of Cypripedium Insigne: Chrysanthemum Stock; Cocos Weddelliana ing Boxes and Vases for Winter Effect; Herbaceous Border, etc.; Lily of the Valley. sashes while you are ventilating the house to ward off draughts or excessive changes in the temperature. Ex- clude sunshine and give them frequent sprinklings and they should root in about eight or nine weeks Evergreens in Pots for Winter Use Every year there is more demand for evergreens in pots or tubs. On the approach of winter the florists of all large cities are called upon to have something to break the bareness of the entrances to hotels, stores and d^'ellings. Now is the proper time to get a good lot of these potted up and they can be set under cover outside for some time to come, which will help to keep the foli- age in better color and give the plants time to make some roots before they are sold. Make an assortment of the many varieties of retinosporas, arbor vitaes, junipers, yews, spruces, etc. These should be available in all sizes for pots or tubs. Wlien plants are wanted for in- side or where freezing will be very slight, Euonynuis ja- ponica and its varieties will make excellent plants to break the monotony of so many conifers. Where you want trailing evergi-eens, Euonymus radicans and Eng- lish ivy can be used to good effect. Freesias for Christmas To have these plants in flower for Christmas they should be placed where they can have a temperature of about 60 degrees at night. Place them well up to the glass so that they will not "draw" and become weak. Do not overlook watering, as they will require a copious supply from this out. Tliey will appreciate liquid manure now and up to when the flowers show color, about once a week. They should be far enough advanced by this time to demand some support; this should not be overlooked. Paper White Narcissi The earliest planted batch of these narcissi that have developed plenty of roots should be given a house where tliey can have all the light and sun that will be going. For them to do well you should give them a place rather high up on a bench or shelf where they can be near the glass. Maintain a steady temperature of from 50 to 55 degrees at night, with a rise of from 10 to 15 degrees liigher with sun heat. See that they have abundant ven- tilation to make good substance and strong stems, and give attention to the matter of watering, as these bulbs require plenty of water at the roots. They take about seven to eight weeks to be nicely in flower. Stevias Keep these plants as cool as possible. Any house that is just clear of frost will do for stevias. You can place a batch in a little more heat as needed, thereby making more of a succession. During November there is always a quantity of flowers in season so make plans to keep them back as far as possible for a little later on when there will be fewer flowers on the market. Make it a point to keep them supphed with plenty of water at the roots. FllK 666 HORTICULTUEE November 16, 1912 FRUIT AND VEGETABLES UNDER GLASS CONDUCTED BY i>t^r\^, QnestlODi by oar readeri In Une wltb any of the topics presented on this page will be cordially recelred and promptly anawered by Mr. Penaon. Such communications ghould Invariably be addressed to the office of HOBTICULTDRB. Wotk. in the Early Peach House Wliere trees are not grown in pots for the early crops a planted-out house will have to be forced. Pot trees have many advantages over their greater sisters for this early work ; one noticeable feature is — should a tree not set a crop it is easily moved to less conspicuous quarters —the one planted out has to remain. Where it is con- templated to use a house the first crop preparatory work should be proceeded with soon after the leaves have fallen. If disbudding and a thinning-out of the old wood scon after the crop was gathered was attended to there will be very little pnining to do, yet the trees should be looked over before being cut away from the trellis. To cut all the old ties off is a good initial step as the tree can be tied together in several bundles which keeps them out of the way and protects the buds from possible rubbing during cleaning. A thorough wash down is always desirable in fruit houses; it not only im- proves the looks of the interior, but is sanitary. This is the time to repaint fruit houses; it is impossible to do them when some plant houses are done durng the sum- mer mouths. The extent of cleaning and spraying in a peach house ■depends entirely on the cleanliness of the trees. A spraying with some good insecticide should be given them anyway, as a preventive, also a spraying of some fungicide will greatly benefit the trees from possible at- tack next season. Any renovation of the border — top dressing and so on — should now be done. Make all the new soil quite firm ; should it be wet at the time allow it a few days to dry before attempting to ram it. With the work done up to this stage the tying can be left for a stormy day when other work is stopped. Pot Vices Pot vines having been properly ripened and having Jiad some frost on them can be started now. A small liouse should be given up to them to get the best results. Plunge the pots to the rim in clean oak leaves, which will afford a mild bottom heat up until the vines are started into growth and later on the mulch will greatly benefit the growing vines, preventing the roots from be- ■coming excessively hot and dry. If this can be so ar- ranged that tlie bench lias the heating pipes underneath it, so much to tlie good ; a steady bottom heat is insured. See that there are a quantity of leaves underneath the pot as this will prevent any excessive heat from the pipes reaching the pot and also encouraging the roots to grow away through them. There should be no pests of any kind on the canes. All that is necessary is to bend them around in a circle so that all the sap does not rush up to the top of the cane, causing a few strong breaks there at the expense of the lower ones. Syringe twice daily with chilled water. Keep a night tempera- ture of 40 F. to 45 F. degrees, closing the house early enough to give the canes a mild sweat. Soil Heaps All soil heaps not under cover which may be needed through the winter months should now be covered up with leaves and straw manure. Heap the leaves two feet thick around the sides and on the top, over which a foot of straw manure should be placed to keep them in position. If something can be laid on the top of this to run the water off, the efficiency of the protection will be increased a hundred per cent and good dry soil will always be available. By taking this precaution it is pos- sible to make new borders or top-dress old ones any time during the winter. Otherwise, once the soil gets frozen up, the work will have to wait until spring, and those months are always crowded with work which can- not be done earlier. Protect Celery and Cabbage These two valuable winter vegetables will need to be stored away or protected (if not already done). Small (luantities, or the earliest of larger numbers, can be put in the cellar. Keep them away from the heater or heating pipes. Others must be protected with leaves and earth. Cabbage will be best stored in a barn where the cellar fails to accommodate them. Late celery will keep best in the ^oil if amply protected. Whatever method is adopted always bear in mind that they need keeping away from all water yet do not want to be real dry. Rhubarb Elmbarb forces easily after a few light frosts. Like asparagus, roots can be lifted and exposed to the ele- ments for a time, which will help them to force easier. I always advocate a hot-bed for early forcing of this class of stuff'. They start away easier which means quicker returns. Khubarb will force in any dark corner or under l>enches providing there is a night temperature of 55 degrees. Little can be lifted each week if a suc- cession is desired. Give the roots a good supply of water and see that the soil goes in between them at the time they are brought in. Syringe the growth once a day. Specialize on Something Fresh Anyone who can take his memory back forty or fifty years will have no difficulty in calling to mind the vari- ous collections of general nursery stock both of flower- ing and decorative plants which at that time were the main features of the various establishments he visited, both private and trade. The list of varieties grown in one and the same place was of quite formidable dimen- sions. I have said "grown," but in regard to many species they simply existed; they were alive and in fair health ; they were not what a grower would call "grown" now, and how the public were satisfied then only shows how easy they were to please. But a new era was dawn- ing and one thing after another was selected from the general mass and really properly "done" ; grown in bulk; a house or range of houses devoted to one and the same thing. Every single thing that could be done was done for the plant in hand and splendid results were attained. I will just enumerate a few that re- sponded to the more liberal treatment, as the stock now placed on the market by the growers who specialize amply testify : azaleas, acacias, araucarias, bouvardias, November 16, 1912 HOKTICULTURE 667 ROSE GROWING UNDER GLASS ^^.—^ COlfDOCTKl) BT QnestloDB by our readers In line with any o( the topics presented on this page will be cordially received and promptly answered by Mr. Ruzlcka. Such communications should Invariably be addressed to the office of HORTICtlLTDRE. Watering Be careful and not allow your plants to become so dry between waterings, that the soil becomes hard and cracks here and there. This does not do the plants any good and will likely do great harm. Beauties will quick- ly show the effect of being kept too dry as the growth will become thin and spindly and all leaves will be small. Later trouble will be experienced in making the wood set as it will just grow along and no signs of buds. We always advocate letting the plants become quite dry be- fore watering them again, and then watering very heavy, but this must not be carried to extremes. In watering be careful not to wet the bottom leaves any more than you can help. Also water in the morning, and do not do any watering after noon, or you will be inviting a dose of black spot, and you know what that means. Killarneys, Eadiance and a few others of the free- growing varieties will take just about twice as much water as Beauties will and should be watered accord- ingly. Many growers make the mistake, where Beauties and Killarneys are grown together. Often the Kil- larneys have to be watered twice while the Beauties are being watered, only once. Some growers have a habit of holding the hose a long distance from the surface of the bench, practically syr- inging the bottom foliage of the plants. This is im- proper and dangerous as well, as pointed out above. Some will say — "Oh they grow just as well" — but take it from us there is a difference when one gets eight to ten blooms from one Beauty plant and another only three or four. That is the "just as good" way, and we leave it to the growers themselves to decide which pays in the long run. Yellow Leaves Do not be worried if your roses appear to be losing a large amount of foliage. If the plants are growing nicely with large, perfect, glossy leaves, you need not worry even if a large number of the bottom leaves turn yellow and fall. It is better thus than to get a dose of spot or something and having to pick them off. Plants that are well cared for and not allowed to become ex- tremely dry while growing, will not lose any leaves, save the old ones that have accomplished their work and are worse than useless, for were they to remain the foliage would become so thick that it would be impossible to keep it free from spider and spot. With Teas it is the same. If these are carefully tied so that they are not bunched up too much around the stakes and as long as the tops are of a good color, strong and vigorous, do not worry about a few yellow leaves around the bottom. We find Eadiance to be a very good rose to hold its foliage and the Double White Killamey about the poor- e.'^t in this respect. Often after cutting a heavy crop the plants are almost bare save the two leaves left with the two eyes when cutting. It is surprising, however, how quickly the plants come back to crop, a light syring- ing once or twice during the morning hours of the day doing a great deal to help them along. The New Roses By all means try to see some of the new roses growing and if your bench room will warrant it, try them out for yourself. When one stops and looks back a few years, one can note the great strides that have been taken toward improving and modernizing rose growing of the past. Not so very long ago the first Killamey made its appearance and since then several of its sports — White Killarney, the Double Killarneys, Killamey Queen, Dark Pink Killarney — have practically replaced the original, just as Bride and Bridesmaid replaced their parent the Mermet. Wliile in conversation with one of the prominent rose growers of this country, I inquired as to the amount of bench space devoted to the culture of these two old standbys^the Bride and Bridesmaid — and the reply was, "Four benches and no more of them next year." Yet this place was all Brides and Bridesmaids a few years ago. No doubt these old varieties of roses such as the above and the Kaiserin Augusta Victoria, are excel- lent and when grown properly are hard to beat, but when it comes to producing cut blooms for the market these old varieties are not in it. Kaiserin as a rule is a poor keeper and the same may be said of the Bride and Bridesmaid. Another thing with most of the new roses is that they can be planted over and over again and they seem to get better with age. A bench of five-year-old Killarneys came to my notice the other day. These had been cut down and replanted each season, and yet a bench of young stock could not begin to compete with these old plants when it came to producing flowers. begonias, boronias, carnations, cattleyas, cyclamen, ferns, gardenias, heaths, lilies, palms, roses, etc., etc. Not only is there great advance in the quality of the product but the lengthening of the season during which they can be had is greatly increased, thanks in many •cases to the retarding process now so easily accessible. But we seem now to have come to a stop. We are con- tinually asked, "Wliat is there that is fresh?" — and there are many who begin to tire of the same thing over and over again. Yet there are vast numbers of well known gems which are only seen here and there and in hotanical collections that are only waiting for someone to take and give the same special care now meted out to their more fortunate brethren, when they would quite as readily respond and would repay the grower who gave it to them. I will name a few and many others will no doubt suggest themselves to the reader: Aotus gracillima, aniaryllis, chironias, Clerodendron Balfouri, Choisya terna'ta. Daphne iudica rubra, epaerises, eriostemons, Fabiana imbricata, Hoya bella, Lxoras, leschenaultias, Mitraria coccinea, pimeleas, Eochea falcata, statice; and shall we ever see Boronia serrulata, Lesehenaultia biloba? Oh! the lovehness of them! ^. ]{xn-u^ j^irtr 668 IIOETICULTUEE November 16, 1912 horticulture: VOL. ZVI NOVEMBER 16, 1912 NO. 20 PUBL,I8HED WKKKUT BT HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 11 Hamilton Place, Boston, Mass. Telcphane, Oxford tK. WM. J. STEWART, Editor and Mwiacor. ■atcred as second-class matter December S, 1901, at tb« Pest Offlc* at BoBton, Mass., under tbe Act of Concresi of Uareb 3, 1879. CONTENTS Page COVER ILLUSTRATION— Delaware Park Greenhouses, Buffalo, N. Y. NOTES ON CULTURE OF FLORISTS' STOCK— Aspar- agus plumosus — Carnations — Begonia Gloire de Lor- raine— EA^ergreens in Pots for Winter Use — Freesias for Christmas — Paper White Narcissi — Stevias — John J. M. Farrell 665 FRUIT AND VEGETABLES UNDER GLASS— Work in the Early Peach Houses — Pot Vines — Soil Heaps — Protect Celery and Cabbage — Rhubarb — George H. Pensoii 666 SPECIALIZE ON SOMETHING FRESH— C. Houthagro 666 ROSE GROWING UNDER GLASS— Watering— Yellow Leaves — The New Roses — Arthur G. Ruzicka 667 THREE NEW CHRYSANTHEMUMS, Illustrated 669 OUT OF THE GINGER JAR— Geoiv/e C. Watson 669 THE EXHIBITIONS— Tarrytown Horticultural Society — Westchester and Fairfield Horticultural Society — The St. Paul Show 670 Massachusetts Horticultural Society, Illustrated — Buffalo Florists' Club 671 Rhode Island Horticultural Society — Tuxedo Horti- cultural Society — Pittsburgh Florists' and Gardeners' Club — Pennsylvania Horticultural Society — Notes. . . . 672 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES— Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston, Illustrated 673 National Association of Gardeners — Florists' Club of Washington — Connecticut Horticultural Society — New York Florists' Club — Chrysanthemum Society of America — Maryland Week 674 Club and Society Notes 675 Society of American Florists, Report of Entomologist, Concluded 680 PRESENT KNOWLEDGE OF SWEET PEA DISEASES AND THEIR CONTROL— .7. J. Taubenhaus 676 OBITUARY— Henry Greschens- Robert Turton— Lin- den Bree — John Watson — James Kerr — Joshua I. Maxwell — Casper Titenberg 678 NEW ROSE MRS, GEORGE SHAWYER, Illustration. . 678 THE SWEET PEA IN AMERICA— Frank G. Cuthbert- son 678 SEED TRADE— Effects of Weather Vagaries in Trade— The Potato Question — Onions Keeping Poorly — Cab- bage and Bean Crops — The Celery Stringency — Notes — Catalogue Received 682 OF INTEREST TO RETAIL FLORISTS: The Funeral Flower Contention — Steamer Departures 684 Flowers by Telegraph — New Flower Stores 685 The Retailing of Cut Flowers — Irioin Bertermann. . . 68& FLOWER MARKET REPORTS: Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Cincinnati, New York 689 Philadelphia, St. Louis, Washington 691 DURING RECESS— Cook Co. Florists 691 MISCELLANEOUS: An Admirable Set of Greenhouses 669 Personal 669-685 News Notes 672-682 Carnation "Princess Dagmar," Illustrated 675 Chicago Notes — Publications Received 677 Flowers Destroyed by Sewer Gas 678 Washington Notes — New York Notes 686 Philadelphia Notes — St. Louis Notes 687 Greenhouses Building or Contemplated 696 Incorporated — Patents Granted 696 Among the various innovations and for- Well done, ward steps adopted at the several flower St. Paul shows this season to increase interest and efficiency, none will meet with more gen- eral commendation than the constituting, at the St. Paul Show, of a committee for purposes of information. It was the duty of the gentlemen who were appointed on this committee, all supposed to be fully informed re- garding variety, care, cultivation, etc., to be present and prepared to answer questions asked by visitors and to give, at every opportunity, such instructive information as would promote practical horticultural interest among the people. The usefulness of every exhibition as a fountainhead of horticultural education would be greatly enhanced and extended if such a plan should be univer- sally put in operation. Much of the good which a floral exhibition might accomplish in a commercial way is entirely lost and much of the hard work made profitless through neglect of making this self-evident provision for supplying that knowledge of the goods, where they may be procured and how they must be treated, which almost every visitor to such a place is curious and eager to find out. It was something quite out of the ordinary Art in to find eight decorated dinner tables at the staging Boston Fall Show, as well as a goodly num- ber of entries in other classes for floral ar- rangement, indicating that the retail trade are beginning to take some interest in the exhibitions. This will, in addition to its direct suggestion to the visitor, tend to liave a still ftirther influence upon the exhibitors in other classes and possibly incite them to a greater care in ])lacing the flowers or plants that constitute their own display. One fault of flower shows, generally, has been a lack in this respect. There is yet much to be learned by the average exhibitor in the art of staging. We are apt to give too much attention to the individual flower and too little to the happy grouping of the whole. In the new forms of single and semi-double chrysanthe- mums, an unprecedented opening is afforded for the exercise of artistic sense in the blending and contrasting of color tints and shades and the production of pleasing effects tiirough nattiral airy and graceful placing of the flowers, all of whicli will go to i-nnlribiile a eiiarni hitlier- to lacking in the majority of chrysanthemum exhi- liitions. The report just issued by the New England Federal Horticultural Board on nurseries Insect-free the proposed quarantine upon jSTew" England commodities ex- posed to possible infestation from the moth pests, must be very gratifying to the nursery trade of those states as it indicates plainly that the Federal authorities do not propose to interfere with efficient state and individual inspection work and that, in whatever restrictions they consider necessary, the nursery trade is exempted. The hearing before the Board at Washington two weeks ago fully demonstrated that so far as the nursery interests are concerned no menace to anybody exists in the ship- ment of New England nursery-grown stock to any sec- tion but, on the contrary, the extraordinary precautions which the growers in this section have felt compelled to take for years, even for their own protection, have brought about conditions of cleanliness in all respects which probably arc not equalled in tlie nurseries of any other part of the country. This light on the situation in New England ought to operate greatly to the advantage of New England nurserymen and will undoubtedly help to restore the interstate shipping trade which has been suffering more or less on account of the unfounded alarm. When Dr. Howard made the statement that he considered the stock of the Massachusetts nurserymen just as safe as that from Geneva N. Y., for instance, a better endorsement of the care exercised by the New England nurserymen can hardly be imagined. November 16, 1912 HORTICULTURE 669 THREE NEW CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Mary E. Meyer The varieties here illustrated are introductions of Elmer D. Smith & Co., who sent us the following descrip- tions; Mary E. Meyer. — Japanese of medi- um size and especially adapted for commercial use. Growth short-jointed, excellent stem and clothed with ample foliage which extends up to the bloom. In perfection Nov. 1st. Best bud Aug. ELnEKO>; 25th. Height 3 feet. C. S. A. Certifi- cate 93. Elberon. — An exceptionally large Japanese incurved 8 by 9 inches, of the M. Loiseau-Rousseau color and type, having less contrast between the upper and under surface of petals and pre- senting a more pleasing shade of pink. Very strong grower, with heavy rigid stem and ready to cut Oct. 15th. Un- YONKEES surpassed as an exhibition sort either for collections or vases. C. S. Certifi- cate 95. Yonkers. — A yellow Japanese near- est to Yellow Miller in color, which it equals in size. Strong sturdy stem with foliage close to the bloom. Adapted for commercial and exhibi- tion use. Best bud Aug. 15th, cut Oct. 25th. C. S. A. Certificate S9. OUT OF THE GINGER JAR. Be progressive but not too progres- sive. Do not forget that most of the things we know today we have in- herited through forty million years of our forefathers' mistakes. Let yoar young imagination soar to new worlds to conquer; but do not forget to hold fast to the old pastures your forebears have prepared for you. We rise on stepping stones of our dead selves to higher things. When I was seventeen I knew an awful lot more about everything than I know now about anything. It takes a long time to find out what a bloom- ing fool one is really; sad but true. Yet, I suppose, I must have been more crisp and interesting in my crassness at seventeen, than I am now in my ripeness at fifty. So I say be progres- sive but not too progressive. "Stop, look, and listen." Our dear old enthus- iastic Adolph consigned Richmond rose to the nethermost pit once. The years rolled by and what happened? We hear nothing about Liberty any more, which shows that the wise thing is never to "knock" a novelty until you know. According to P. Welch, one of our livest wires, to be a critic is creditable and useful. Tou can say many com- mendable and charming things for the uplift. But to be a "knocker" is the unforgivable. My sermon about the not too pro- gressive, is really a hallelujah. The whole world, Europe, Asia, Africa, America and Australasia is most glo- riouslv progressive today, — makes one thankful to have lived long enough to see such wonderful changes. While heartily joining in this hurrah let us remember however that there is a hap- py medium in everything. The old Scottish ditty puts the thought very nicely on the "moderation" subject.: I (Mil drink iind I'o be drunk, I can fecht and no be slain, I can kiss a bonnie lass And aye be welcome back again. Never overdo, either in eating, drink- ing, courting or in progressiveness. All the legislation of the past in America has been repressive and much of it reprehensible. Let us now have a little change for a change. Something constructive instead of destructive. If you can't do that then let well enough alone. There's no sense in pouring sand into the works of a fine watch. GEORGE C. WATSON. AN ADMIRABLE SET OF PARK CONSERVATORIES. Our cover illustration shows a view of the enlarged range of houses for Delaware Park, Buffalo, N. Y. The builders, Messrs. Lord & Burnham Company, of New York, send the fol- lowing notes concerning the struc- ture: There were four houses and a work- room in the original range. Last year the palm house, 125 ft. long and 50 ft. wide, and the house just back of it, were added, making five houses and a palm house. In the interior of the palm house there is a fountain at each side, with a grotto effect, which covers the en- trance way to the boiler room. The greenhouses have a very promi- nent location, just opposite th« Al- bright Art Galleries. PERSONAL. David A. Broderick is now with George G. McClunie, florist, 187 Main street, Hartford, Conn. Wm. Eccles, superintendent for Mr. Mortimer Schift, Oyster Bay, Long Island, N. Y., sailed for Europe Nov. 16, on the Caronia, for an extended va- cation. William Hooper, greenhouse foreman at Bellefontaine, Lenox, Mass., started on November 12 for a visit to Detroit, Mich., and from there he will go to Winnipeg, Can., to visit his brother. Alexander Dallas, 'Waterbury, Ct., a prominent florist, shot off two fingers of his left hand Nov. 4 while hunting. The charge struck his left hand, tear- ing off the second and third fingers. He was taken to the Waterbury hos- pital. A. C. Ruzicka, well-known as HOR- TICULTURE'S regular correspondent on "Roses Under Glass," has resigned his position at Duke's Park, Somer- ville, N. J., and will take charge of the florist business of F. J. Ruzicka & Son, Pine Grove Gardens, Sayville, N. Y. Boston visitors: A. Farenwald, Roslyn, Pa.; J. Otto Thilow, Phila., Pa.; James Robertson, John Urquhart and Mr. Grey, Newport, R. I.; Prof. E. A. W^hite, Amherst, Mass. Cincinnati visitors: Miss White, Lexington, Ky. ; Mrs. Lampert and daughter, Springfield, Ohio; Eric C. Dietz, of the Wm. Buhrig Co., New York; G. Reising, of L. Baumann & Co., Chicago, 111. 670 HOETICULTURE November 16, 1912 THE EXHIBITIONS TARRYTOWN, (N. Y.) HORTICULT- URAL SOCIETY. The 14th Annual Exhibition of this Society was held In Music Hall, Tarry- town, on Nov. 6, 7, and 8, and was a most gratifying success in quality and extent of exhibits and in public ap- preciation. A large proportion of the prizes offered were by special donors. Lack of space prevents our giving as much room as we should like to the award list. As condensed below, the first name given is that of the donor, then we give the class, and the names of first and second winners follow in sequence, the name of the gardener exhibiting being given once only. p. K. Pierson (cup), sweepstakes — VVm. Rockefeller, gard. Geo. Middleton. J. D. Archbold, 12 blooms — Wm. Rockefeller; S. P. Shotter, gard. Allen Jenkins. F. Her- mann, 20 blooms — B. Berolzheimer, gard. Wm. Jamieson; Wm. Rockefeller. A. T. Boddington, 6 blooms — George Legg, gard. John Elliott; Chas. Mallory, gard. Wm. Sealey. C. P. Jobnson, collection of sin- gles—H. Darlington, gard. P. W. Popp. Vaughan's Seed Store, 3 blooms — W. Rock- efeller. A. Johnson, vase 18 blooms ar- ranged— S Untermeyer, gard. W. H. Waite; Miss Blanche Potter, gard. Geo. Wittinger. Chas. Vanderbilt, largest flow- er— E. Berolzheimer. Blanche Potter (cup and cash), 6 chrysanthemums, 12 roses, 12 carnations— W. Rockefeller; Fred'k Potter, gard. W. C. Roberts. Mrs. J. B. Trevor, 12 blooms one variety — W. Rockefeller; S. P. Shelter. .Mrs. W. C. Osborn, 36 blooms, six varieties— W. Rockefeller; F. Potter. W. Rockefeller (cup and cash), 18 blooms, six varieties- W. Rockefeller; W. B. Thompson, gard. R. L. Cushman. Chas. Mallory (cup). 24 blooms, four varieties- Joseph Eastman, gard. Rob't Angus. Pier- son I'-Bar Co., 18 blooms, three varieties — W. Rockefeller. E. D. Smith & Co., 6 blooms— E. Berolzheimer; F. Potter. H. H. Cannon, 12 blooms, four varieties — W. Rockefeller; Miss Potter. J. Speyer (cup I. display of orchids— E. Berolzheimer; S. Untermever. W. A. Read, table decorative plants— S. P. Sbotter; J. Eastman. W .F. McCord (cup), Lorraine Begonias— E. Ber- olzheimer. II. Darlington, vegetables— S. P. Shotter; E. L. Coster, gard. Edw. Kane. Frost & Bartlett Co., apples— W. A. Reed; G. J. Neubrand. Mrs. Stuyvesant Fisu, dinner table decoration— S. Untermeyer (cup); R. Delnfleld, gard. W. Brock; M. L. Sand. Anonymous, 12 White Killarney— S P Shotter; F. Potter. A. Lewisohn (cup), 12 Sunburst— P. W. Vanderbilt, gard. H. J. Allen. Mrs. J. A. Stillman, 12 Rich- mond—F. Potter. Mrs. I. N. Sellgman, basket flowers— S. Untermeyer; R. Dela- fleld. F. M. Warburg, center piece — S. P. Shotter; E. Berolzheimer. Lord & Burn- ham Co. (gold medal), 18 roses, three va- rieties—F. W. Vanderbilt. R. Langle, 1.J Killarnev— S. P. Shotter; !■'. Potter. Mrs. H F. Os'born, 12 roses other than Beauty — F' W. Vanderbilt. H. Darlington, 12 car- nations—W. Rockefeller; H. J. Park, gard. A L Marshall. R. C. Clowry. 36 carna- tions—W. Rockefeller (cup); S. P. Shotter. M. C. Ebel, basket flowers by a lady— Miss Belle Scott. In the regular classes the wmners were as follows: Chrysanthemums in pots-^S. Untermever, three Ists. Other plants- Jos Eastman, one 1st. one 2nd; Miss Blanche Potter, one 1st ; A. Lewisohn, gard. John Canning, one 1st; W. Kastberg. two Ists- W. P. Thompson, one 1st: E. Ber- olzheimer. one 1st; Thos. Trevillian, Claude Wilson. W. A. Read, Hugh Hill, gard R. Grieve, each one 2nd. Cut Chrys- anthemums—W. Rockefeller, four Ists; \N . B Thompson, one 2nd; F. Potter, two 2nds; W. R. Harris, gard. H. M. Blanche, one 2nd. Violets— Miss Potter. R. Langle. X) K Oppenheimer and S. Untermeyer. Roses— F. R. Pierson Co., 1st on 25: F. W. Vanderbilt, S. P. Shotter, F. Potter. Ists on 12 Carnations— Scott Bros., 1st on 25; H T Park F Potter and Wm. Rockefeller winning Ists on 12s. W. E. Marshall* Co prize for vegetables— S. P. Shotter, 1st'- Mrs. Stuyvesant Fish. 2nd. Peter Henderson & Co. for vegetables— 1st to H. E Rogers, gard. C. L. Fisher, and 2nd to W. L. Sand, gard. T. A. Lee. finishes the schedule. Certiticates of merit were awarded as follows: E. Berolzheimer for dinner table decoration; C. H. Totty for rose Mrs. Geo. Shawyer ; A. N. Pierson for rose Milady ; W. Rockefeller for carnation Rockwood Hall. Cultural certificate to W. R. Harris for plumed cockscombs. Honorable men- tion to F. R. Pierson Co. for exhibits of ferns, roses and chrysanthemums. WESTCHESTER AND FAIRFIELD HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. The second annual fall show of this society was held in Germania Hall, New Rochelle, N. Y., Nov. 7, S and 9, and members may well be proud of its great success. The hall, cne of the largest in the country, was well filled up, the chrysanthemums, of course, being in the majority; quality and quantity could be seen in all the differ- ent classes, causing the visitors to wonder at those marvels of nature, products of the skill of the best gar- deners in the country. James Stuart's group of foliage and flowering plants was simply splendid, well deserving its blue ribbon; orchids, staged by John P. Burns, won first honors; a table of orchids, staged by the Geo. E. Baldwin Co., Mamaroneck, was awarded a cer- tificate of merit. Northport, J. D. Cockroft's new carnation, Mrs. George Shawyer, Chas. Totty's new rose, and Milady, A. N. Pierson's new rose, all received a certificate of merit. Scott Bros, and Traendly & Schenck also won first prizes with 50 blooms each of their sterling carnation novelties. A. S. Peterson was awarded a certificate of merit for his splendid display of ever- greens. Special mention was awarded to Thos. .Meehan & Son for display of pompon chrysanthemums, also to S. Pendorf for "display of palms. Honor- able mention to C. H. Totty for new single chrysanthemums, P. W. Popp for splendid vase of Dahlia Geisha. Other winners were: W. J. Leahy, one 1st and one 2d ; E. Mac- kenzie, seven Ists, four 2ds; James Aitchi- son, five Ists, eight 2ds; Thos. Aitchison silver cup, bronze medal, seven Ists, nine 2ds ; A. Bieshcke, gold medal, two 3ds ; James Stuart, eight Ists. two 2ds: A. Pat- erson, seven Ists, two 2ds; T. F. Burns, silver medal, bronze medal, four Ists, five 2ds: G. C. Allan, one 1st, one 2d; W. Ma- ginnis, one 2d: A. L. Marshall, five Ists, two 2ds; J. B. Roy, one 2d: Th. Ryan, one 1st, three 2ds: N. Stentiford, one 2d ; James Foster, two Ists, two 2ds; P. W. Popp, three Ists, one 2d and bronze medal; Th. Bell, one 1st, two 2ds; Wm. Smith, one 1st- R. Allen, two Ists; Wm. Cohen, one 1st ; D. S. Miller, two silver cups, gold and silver medals, two Ists, one 2d; Oscar E. Addor, one 1st; A. E. Tow-nsend, two Ists, three 2ds; A. Wynne, two Ists, two 2ds: A. Ped- erson. one 1st, one 2d: A. Geddes, three Ists, three 2ds; M. Glendon, one 2d; A. \llins two Ists. one 2d; Henry Gaut. one 2d- W. S. Hitchcock, silver medal, one 1st, one 3d ; Paul Dwenger. one 2d ; Mrs. Pitt, silver cup. two Ists: Miss Rixen, one 3d; Mrs. L. Richard, one 2d. The special feature of the show was the table decorations by gardeners on Nov. Sth, Th. Aitchison winning first with a "dream"— the only way you can discribe his simple but splendid dis- play. Henry Gaut was a good second. On Nov. 9 the ladies' amateur table decorations, Mrs, Pitt winning with a most beautifully arranged center of colored leaves and berries: Mrs. Rich- ard second with berberry; Miss Rixen with roses. THE ST. PAUL SHOW. This widely advertised event open- ed on Friday night, Nov. Sth in a most brilliant manner. The opening exercises included speeches by Mayor Keller and Governor Eberhart both of whom spoke proudly of the exhibi- tion and its good influence. The af- fair was well patronized by all classes of society, the attendance on the opening day being about 8000. Much enthusiasm was manifested in the drawing of a name for a new chrysan- themum submitted for this purpose by Elmer D. Smith. A procession of this season's debutantes was formed. A large basket filled with chrysan- themums was placed on a pedestal in the center of the improvised stage. Walking up to the flowers two by two the debutantes each picked up one of the ribbons to which the flowers were attached and drew one. Miss Lucille Quinlan drew the one to which the card was affixed and the flower was named after her. The young ladies remained clustered around the flowers as Miss Quinlan. after the established custom baptized it with a bottle of wine. The orchestra struck the open- ing chords of "America," the audience rose, a beautiful bouquet of the Lu- cille Quinlan chrysanthemum was placed on the pedestal where the others had stood, and the girls, two by two, left the scene of the cere- mony. Saturday was "Rose Day," and the evening was especially devoted to the Elks and traveling men and every lady who attended was given a chry- santhemum. Monday was "Carnation Day." In the evening J. K. M. L. Farquhar, of Boston gave a lecture with stereopticon views, on the gar^ dens of Japan and there was a grand chorus of 150 voices by the United German Singing Societies of St. Paul. Tuesday had table decorations as a special feature and Mr. Farquhar lec- tured again in the evening, on the gardens of Italy, the United Scandi- navian Singing Societies contributing the vocal music. The Sweepstake cup offered by the Pioiirrr Prefi-i (nul Drxpritrh, for the most meritorious exhibit was won by Holm & Olson with a magnificent group of decorative plants, orchids, etc. The second prize, the A. H. Stem cup went to the Merriam Park Floral company. The Minneapolis Park Board was given special honors for a group of Celosia Pride of Castle Gould. For 12 roses, not yet in com- merce— C. H. Totty's, "Mrs. George Shawyer," 87 points; A. N. Pierson's "Milady," 85 points; both received certificate of merit. Holm & Olson won first in many classes, including Lilium auratum. L. speoiosum, basket of roses, window bix. cvflamen. Lorraine begonias, specimen blooming iibint orchids, pi int b 'Sl-et. twelve i lasses of chrvsanthenium plants and three classes clirysa'nthemuni blooms, 1.50 sq. ft. of deco- rative plants, specimen kentia. phoenix, palm any other variety, pandanus. 100 sq. ft of ferns, .50 ft. ferns, specimen ferns, araucarias. and group of bay trees. Poehl- mann Bros. Co. won first on 100 Beauties, 100 Richmonds, 100 yellow roses, 100 White Killnrnev, 100 any other variety. Illy ol the valley. 35 so. ft. blo-ming and foliage plants, pompon chrysanthemums. Holton November 16, 1912 HOETICULTUEE 671 (!C- Hiinkel w n first 'ui lu i Killnniey. In the classes fipr 50 roses tlie leaders were St. Paul Floral Co., N. C. Hansen, Clinton Falls Nursery Co., Merriam Park Floral Co. and A. N. Kinsman. St. Paul Floral Co, were first also for lilies and antir- rhinums: Clinton Falls Nursery Co., for sweet peas; Merriam Park Fl iral Co., for fern basket. 100 sq. ft. c.f chrysantliemum plants and TH sq. ft. lilioming and foliage plants. L. L. May first f r 50 sq. ft. dec- orative plants and flowers for bridal party; Loefller and River^'de Greenhouses for vio- lets; L. S. Di naldson f' r crotons. prim- roses; Warrendale Floral Co., for anemone chrysanthemums, and sin.yle do. ; C. C. PoUworth, three firsts f r chrysanthemum blooms; L. W. Hill two firsts for chrys- anthemum plants and i ne f r bl joms, also meritorious plant not otherwise provided for. Elmer D. Smith & Co. won the sweepstakes for best sis chrysanthemum blooms entered in four lots. MASSACHUSETTS HORTICUL- TURAL SOCIETY. To our general notes of the open- ing day of this exhibition, published last week, we would add the fol- lowing: In addition to the plant groups there enumerated were decora- tive plant groups from Mrs. J. L. Gard- ner, gard. W. Thatcher, Wm. Whitman, gard. Martin Sullivan, Mrs. F. Ayer, siiuare feet, conunercial growers excluded: .Mrs. .J. L. Gardner. Table of orchids, both plants and fljwers — 1st, Wheeler & Co. ; 2nd, Edward Mae- Mulkin. Chrysanthemums — Group 300 square feet: Walter Huunewell. Four specimen plants: Thomas E. Proctor. Two specimen plants: Thomas E. Proctor. Oue specimen : Thomas E. Proctor. Twenty-five commer- cial specimens, in not over eight inch pots: W. H. Elliott. Twelve siugle-flowerlng : W. H. Elliott. Six grown to six stems with one bloom to each stem : Mrs. Les- ter Lelaud. Kentias — 1st, Mrs. Frederick Ayer; 2nd, William Whitman; third, W. W. Edgar Co. Arecas — 1st, Duncan Finlayson ; 2nd, A. F. Estabrook; 3rd, Mrs. Frederick Ayer. Begonias — Gloire de Lorraine: 1st. J. S. Bailc: 2nd, E. A. Clark. Glory of Cin- cincinnati: E,.A. Clark. Chrysanthemums — Twenty-five blooms of twenty-five varieties: Harry E. Converse. Henry A. Gane Memorial Fund for vase of Mrs. Jerome Jones or the Yellow Mrs. .Jerome Jones: 1st, James Nicol; 2nd, William S. Russell. Twelve blooms, Japanese: Harry E. Converse. Twelve, Japanese Incurved: Harry E. Converse. Twelve Reflexed : Mrs. Lester Leland. Twelve sprays or bran^-lies of Pompon: 1st, E. K. Butler; 2nd, Edgar Brothers; 3rd, Edgar Brothers. Vase of blooms on long stems, pink : 1st. James Nicol; 2nd, W. W. Edgar Co.; 3rd, E. A. Clark. Vase of ten blooms, red : 1st, Edgar Brntlicrs: 2nd, Edgar Brothers; inclement weather during the week had a tendency to check the attendance though a quite satisfactory turnout was had. A rustic flower booth was under the management of W. H. Eiss. Wm. L«gg, had not only a fine display of chrys- anthemums, etc., but a fine collection of plants. The Brie Floral Co. showed choice white and pink Killarney, also Richmond, Sunburst and Maryland. A vase of Mrs. Shawyer roses came from Chas. H. Totty. Chas. Guenther made a fine display of Killarney, Double Kil- larney, Kaiserin, Maryland, together with chrysanthemums, and they were excellent. The young but not inexpe- rienced florist and decorator, Teddy, who is popular around the east side, had a beautiful display. His exhibit of a bride was startling and realistic, and his space was well filled with choice bloom. Outside the sunken garden to the right J. J. Albright's exhibit, gard. Chas. Sandiford, was an inimitable display of the autumnal wealth of his houses, including orchids of rarest species and beautiful specimen chrys- anthemums. Hunibolt, South Park Specimen Chrysanthemums at Boston Show gard. Geo Page, chrysanthemums from Walter Hunnewell, gard. T. D. Hat- field, and from W. H. Elliott, A. N. Pierson and others, and a pyramid of 5000 violets from Mr. Sim. The rest of the story is contained in the list of awards. Awards. Silver medal to Thomas E. Proctor for the best chrys intliemum plant on exhibi- tion ; gold medal to Waban Rose Con.serva- torles for the best new rose, ".Mrs. Charles Russell," and a silver medal to Wheeler & Co. for Cattleya labiata, "Mrs. H. A. Wheeler." while the silver medal of the Society of American Florists went to Ceorge Melvin for his Solanum capsicas- truni Melvinii; a bronze medal was awarded to James Marlborough, giidener of the Proctor estate, for his artistic basket of chrysanthemums. Certificate of Merit : Patten & Co. for crimson carnation. Princess Dagmar; C. S. Sargent for Vitis vinifera ; A. N. Pierson for rose. Milady. Cultural Certificate: William Downs for begonia. Mrs. Heal. Honorable Menti n : Leonard Aildgeley for carnati')n. Eureka; Duncan Finlayscn for Cymbidiuni erythrostylum. Foliage and Flowering Plants — ':roup .300 square feet: 1st. W. W. Edgar Co.; 2nd, Edward MacMulkiu. Best group 150 ;ird, E. A. Clark. Vase of ten blooms, white: 1st, James Nicol; 2nd, E. A. Clark; •ird, W. W. Edgar Co. Vase of ten blooms, yell.w: 1st. William S. Russell; 2nd, W. W. Edgar Co.; 3rd, E. A. Clark. Vase of ten blooms, any other color: 1st, W. W. Edgar Co. ; 2nd, E. A. Clark. Twelve vases singles, not disbudded : E. D. Jordan. Decoration of chrysanthemums for table of ten covers : 1st, Edward MacMulkin ; 2nd, H. R. Comley; 3rd, F. H. Houghton. Vase of seventy-five blooms: 1st, W. W. Edgar Co.; 2nd, W. W. Edgar Co.; 3rd, W. W. Edgar Co. Basket of chrysanthe- mums: 1st, Boston Cut Flower Co.; 2nd. The Rosary ; 3rd, Edward MacMulkin. Collection of native and foreign fruit arranged for effect: Edward MacMulkin. Collection of apples arranged for deco- rative effect: 1st, E. M. Bruce; 2nd. George V. Fletcher; 3rd, L. F. Priest BUFFALO FLORISTS' CLUB. The Annual Flower Show of the Buffalo Florists' Culb ended on Satur- day evening last. The interior of Elm- wood Music Hall was turned into an Italian garden. This was all designed by Geo. McClure & Son, landscape artists. A sunken garden extended through the center of the hall with a fountain centrally located and hedged in by silent cypress and shrubs. The and Delaware Park helped a great deal to fill the massive hall, and add- ing to the effect. S. A. Anderson had a large and ar- tistic exhibit advantageously placed. Along the right and side to the ex- treme end of the hall was a deep bank of Betty Anderson Gloire de Lorraine terminating in a winding electric- lighted grotto. A beautiful crane stood ankle deep in moss, beneath the tiansluscent greenery of a huge cybo- tium fern. Joe Streit showed a choice variety of chrysanthemums, and one in partic- ular being the newly-named "Eileen." A set table was ribboned off between four white posts trimmed with south- ern smilax with brass boxes filled with Whitmanii fern. The corsage bou- quets were of orchids and Ward roses. 'The center piece was a gilt basket tied with Ward-tinted ribbon and filled witli oncidiums, Hillingdon roses and golden pompons. A Japanese garden in miniature created much favorable comment. The Scott Co. had a very fine exhibit of decorative plants sur- 672 HORTICULTUEE November 16, 1912 rounded by large vases ot chrysanthe- mums. Stroh's Quality Shop con- tributed beautiful beds of plants and tables in which baskets of roses were artistically arranged, also a dinner ta- ble arranged with yellow Baby Pom- pons, Sunburst roses and stevia. Ihe corsage bouquets were of Ward roses. L H Neubeck exhibited a splendid variety of tropical plants and chrysan- themums. Frank's S'eenHouses had a similar effect, using lilies, White Kil- larney and Timothy Eaton chrysan- themums. . i„„,.„ A fine collection of specimen plants came from George Urban Jr. Benson Stafford also made a grand showing of the latest things in corsage work and basket effect, beautiful beyond words. A fine display of baskets, pottery and jardinieres were original and varied. A long table center in Japanese style showed deftness of design and work- "^T^o^he left ot the stage Palmer's floral tribute was arranged beneath an ivory white pergola alive with climb- ing ivy. Chrysanthemums were used with striking effect. A breakfast table, fully set, with cente;- piece of Baby Pompons and frvit was very attrac- tive and in the floral basket exhibit the proverbial expressicn of 'a thing of beauty is a joy forever" has un- questionably been realized, i^. <--. a. RHODE ISLAND HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. The annual autumn show of ^ the Rhode Island Horticultural Society, held in Providence, R. I., Nov. b-9, was a complete success. The quantity of exhibits was larger than m many years, and with the limited space at their disposal, the show committee found it difiBcult to accommodate many exhibitors. Cornelius Hartstra gard. for the Rhode Island Hospital, was one of the most conspicuous exhibi- tors, making a clean sweep with his chrysanthemums, more than 100 van- eties John A. Macrae also displayed some fine chrysanthemums. William Appleton staged palms, ferns and cro- tons and Edward L. Nock of Edge- wood had a fine display of orchids and foliage plants. A fine showing of bay trees was made by the Norwood Floral Company. Two mantels witn smart decorations were shown by li,u- gene Appleton and T. J. Johnston. In the cut flower section there were also elegant displays. The exhibition was arranged by Eugene Appleton m his customary pleasing manner. The show committee included t^u- gene A. Appleton, R. M. Bowen, E. K- Thomas, A. C. Miller, Thomas Hope, Providence; Joshua Vose, Pontias; Harry V. Mayo, East Providence; Miss Addie F. Holland, Auburn Following is a condensed list ot tne awards in the professional and com- mercial classes: Burke & Burns, 1st in.all tbe rose class- es- John A. Macrae, 1st In four, John M.u- thill 1st in one, carnation classes; Wm. Hoffman 1st in one. John A. Macrae 1st in fivpF Macrae & Sons 1st in four, John ^Yrslfalllsrin three, 11. ^ Hospit^l^ 1st iji two, chrysanthemum d-isse^ , A. Holscner 1st on violets; ^ym •{"''fns, 1st on lily of the vallev; T. J. Johnston & Co., 1st lor hntket of chrysanthemums, mante decora- tion and bride's bouquet, Wm. Appleton "nd on same classes; Wm. Appleton 1st, n? 7 Tohn^ton & Co. 2nd. on group of ?ollace Plants The Mrs. B. A. Holbrook pH."e^for?Sree vases long-temmed chrys- anthemums was won by John A. Macrae. TUXEDO HORTICULTURAL SO- CIETY. Our report of the Fall Show of the Tuxedo (N. Y.) Horticultural Society, was unavoidably condensed as, indeed, have been the reports of all shows coming within the congested period of shows everywhere at almost one and the same time. We take pleasure in appending the names of the prize win- ners at Tuxedo who contributed so much to make that event an unprece- dented affair from a cultural stand- point. I'res Tansev special tor largest chrysan- themum—A. Biesenke, gard. for Wm. /.leg- ler Cups for table decoration, August Kammau; 2nd, to Jos. Beevar; 3rd, W. Brock. Center piece, Geo. Thompson, gard. for Wm Dinsmore: 2nd. D. S. Miller; 3rd, J. Beevar. Center piece (assistants), U. MacGregor; Edward Smart. Regular classes: Plants, 10-iu. pots group, 1. lii- ford, gard. J. Tansey ; ti-iu. pots. Geo. G. Masinfgard D. S. Miller ; E. Kichards, gard. J. Beevar; .3rd, G. F. Baker gard. J. MacMachan. Fern specimen, R. Dellaheld, uanl W. Brock: 2d. F. Tilford ; 3rd, Mrs C. M r.cll gard. D. Mcintosh. Three ferns. Ill - ■ford, ist ; Bell. 2nd : Baker, 3rd. Orna- mental foliaged. Bell, Tilford, Baker. Lor- raine Begonias, Geo. G. Mason, ^V'^'-nonn' ray Mitchell, gard. T. Wilson, K. DelU- fleld. Cosmos, Tilford, Mason. On chrys- anthemum plants. Richard Mortimer, gard C D Schaeffer won six Ists, B. Richards one 1st F. Tilford one 1st. For best lb bTooms. 18 varieties, Frank Tilford was 1st, also for 25 arranged for effect and he won Ave Ists in other cl.isses. Other win- ners in the cut bloom classes were Eben Richards, Geo. G. Mason A. Seton, K. Mortimer, R. Dellafleld, Mrs. Carhart. G. P Baker and H. Vogel First prizes on roses were captured by R. Dellafleld, G. G. MalonF ■Tilford, Mrs. M. MitcheU, gard. T WUson, and Mrs. C. M. Bell. First on carnations Tilford. Dellafleld Mrs Car- hart Mrs. Bell. Mrs. M. Mitchell and G. G. Mason. In the fruit and vegetable classes all the above names appear as ^iu?p^s, • so Mrs. Spencer, gard. E. Barth. and Dr Douglas Mrs. Carhart's special prize ot $-^-, tor 1'^ chrysanthemum blooms was won by F. Tilford, who also won the MacMa- chan prize for rose disseminated m l.H-. with Sunburst. PITTSBURGH FLORISTS' AND GAR- DENERS' CLUB. Awards of Judging Committee, No- vember 5 (Chrysanthemum Night) : A R Peacock's exhibit ^f Rose Pockett is especially good in foliage, stem and bloom; certificate of merit. W A Morten's stand of pot-grown chrysanthemums; first class certiflcate Dixmont Hospital, cultural certificate. The exhibit from the Bureau of larks is perhaps the finest we have seen at any of our meetings. The Mrs. Gilbert Drabble ?ron^ Schenley Park is the best, white ever shown in Pittsburgh; also X\ mitred and Mrs Wm. Mease are especially good l;rom the Phipps Conservatories on the ^o^th Side splendid blooms of Wm Turner are shown The single ehrysanthemums .are elegant and graceful; in fact, the exhibit is the best we have ever seen here; first class certificate. . „, Fred Wissenbaeh has no greenhouse, and his group of pot-grown plants are a great credit to his cultural skill; cultural certifl- *^"paul Randolph's vase of commerci^al varieties is good, and considering the proxi^mitv of railway and industrial p ants t^^ the greenhouse, we award a cultural ''"Elmer^^D. Smith, Adrian, Mich., has staged the best commercial ^arietif.^ among whFch are Naomah, Smith's Sensation. Hi- rondelle and rberon. . ,-„,,,.„<; As a new exhibition variety lonkers nromises well, and pompon L airy Queen fs exceptionaUv good; cultural certificate C H Totty /Madison, N. J., sent several new singles; also his new pink rose with- out a fault." Mrs. George Shawyer; first ^%'he'comniercial varieties shown by the Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co. are all standard varieties and especially well-grown; cul- tural certificate. „,. ^ xj Robert Lillie. Jas. Wiseman C H. S.aniple, Neil McC.allum. Committee. SPECIAL AWARDS AT ANNUAL EXHIBITION OF THE PENN- SYLVANIA HORTICUL- TURAL SOCIETY. Gold medal for orchids and cybotium terns, to Joseph Heacock Co.; certificate of merit to Thomas Meehan & Sons for hardy chrysanthemums and evergreens; certiflcate of merit to W. Atlee Burpee & Co for collection of hardy chrysanthe- mums; special prize to John Wanamaker for single chrvsanthemum plants: certifi- cate of merit to Robert Craig for Ficus pandurata; honorable mention for Antir- rhinum rosea, by Frank Birnbraurer; cer- tificate of merit for single pompon chrys- anthemums by Charles H. Totly; honor- able mention for hardy chrysanthemums by Thomas Meehan .t Sons; honorable men- tion for hardy chrysanthemums by H. 1'. Michell Co.; certificate of merit to Henry A Dreer Inc., tor Adiantum Farlcyense gloriosa, Ruhm von Mordrecht, for Cocos Weddelliana and euonymous, and for col- lection of foliage plants, and silver medal for display of cybotium and ar.auoarias: special mention for display of variegated pineapple plants, exhib- ited bv Henrv A Dreer, Inc.; special luentioii for new chrysanthemum pompon bv Thomas P. Hunter; special nien- tion for trade display by H. F. Michell Co. ; silver medal for display ot paintings ot Meehan's Mallow Marvels, by Thomas Mee- han & Sons; silver medal for hardy chrys- anthemums by Strafford Flower Farni; certiflcate of merit for hardy chrysanthe- mums bv H. F. Michell Co.; certificate of merit for rose Mrs. George Shawyer by Charles H. Totty: certificate of merit tor rose Milady, by A. N. Pierson ; certificate of merit for rose Janet, by Robert Scott 4t Son; certiflcate ot merit for rose Mrs. Forde, by Robt. Scott & Son ; silver medal for rose Irish Fire Flame, by Robert Scott & Son; special mention for rose Killarney, bv Joseph Heacock Co.; certiflcate of ment for display of evergreens, by William H. Moon Co. Notes. The Rhode Island Horticultural So- ciety held an exhibition of chrysanthe- mums, carnations, violets and fruit in Elysium Hall, Providence, on Nov. 8 and 9. In the list of awards at the exhibi- tion of the Horticultural Society of New York, a silver medal was given to M. J .Pope for Odontoglossum grande, not O. grandiflora as given in our re- port last week. Late arrivals at the Chrysanthemum Show, Berkeley Lyceum Building, N. Y., were two plants of the new Solan- um capslcastrum Melvinl— introduced by George Melvin of South Frammg- ham. The plants were well covered with berries of deep orange scarlet and were very favorably noticed. The Montreal Gardeners' and Flor- ists' Club had an exhibition on No- vember 4th at the Royal Guardians' Building. Chrysanthemums were in fine array. T. Arnold, gard. for Mrs. C M. Hays, L. Arnold, gard. for J. Sutherland, J. A. Travis, gard. for A. H aims, J. W. Turner, gard. for E. B. Greenshields, Hall & Robinson, McKen- na & Sons, J. Eddy & Son were the principal prize winners. NEWS NOTES. Mitchell, So. Dak.— The general management of the Newburys (Inc.) nursery business has been taken over by W. T. March, formerly of McCook, Xabraska. Waynesboro, Pa.— The Blue Moun- tain View greenhouses, Henry Eicholz, proprietor, Ringold road, were dam- aged by fire recently to the extent of $5000; no insurance. November 16, 1912 HORTICULTUEE 673 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES GARDENERS' AND FLORISTS' CLUB OF BOSTON. On Monday evening, Nov. 11th, oc- curred the celebration of the silver ju- bilee of the Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston, with a banquet, mu- sic, speeches and a dance, at Horticul- tural Hall. The weather was glorious, the decorations lavish, the singers and musicians accomplished, the banquet sumptuous, the officials assiduous and the speeches were full of life and spirit. There must have been close to 400 present, all told, of whom fully one-third were ladies. An atmosphere of jubilation pervaded the assembly and the affair was one of pleasure un- alloyed from start to finish. A large Massachusetts" which was responded to by Alex. McGregor of the Governor's Council, who presented the greetings of Governor Foss and made a most pa- triotic, eloquent and flowery speech, full of imagery and poetic sentiment. Wm. J. Stewart was then introduced as the first president of the club and club historian. Mr. Stewart recounted briefly the motives and incidents lead- ing up to the formation of the club, 25 years ago last December at his flower establishment in Bromfield street, its rapid growth to a position of influence in the horticulture of the entire coun- try, the fraternal and social advantages it had fostered and its cordial rela- tionship with other similar bodies else- where, expressing the hope that the prosperity now enjoyed might be con- tinued and enhanced. anything laid up for a rainy day it is because of the rose. A communication from Philip Breitmeyer, president ot the American Carnation Society, hav- ing been received pleading engage- ments at home and regrets at inabil- ity to attend, Peter Fisher responded for his pet society instead. Mr. Fisher spoke of "Phil" as a man who carries sunshine wherever he goes, "whom to know is to love." He congratulated the rose men on their progress but thought that carnation was destined to continue the flower of the people. He paid a high compliment to Mr. Pat- ten's new carnation, Princess Dagmar, which he admitted made it necessary that he should look out for his own laurels. Then President Parker re- sponded briefly for the Massachusetts Horticultural Society and was followed Silver Jubilee, Garue.xeks' a.\d Florists' Club of Boston part of the plant exhibits from the show which closed the preceding even- ing had been left to do duty as deco- rations on this occasion and they formed a rare background all about the big exhibition hall where the tables were spread. Floral adornments in- cluded such prime novelties as Mont- gomery's rose, Mrs. Charles Russell, and Patten's crimson carnation. Prin- cess Dagmar. Wm. Sim donated a huge bunch of violets for each of the ladies accompanying invited guests. The lecture hall was reserved fo;' the dancing, which began at 10 o'clock on the conclusion of the speeches. Vice- President W. J. Kennedy occupied the chair and, after a brief word of wel- come and congratulation introduced Walter Ballantine of the Boston City Council as toastmaster. The first toast was "The Commonwealth of J. Otto Thilow, president of the Frorists' Club of Philadelphia was then called upon to speali for the Florists' Clubs of America. Mr. Thilow paid a fine tribute to the work and influence of the florists' clubs, and the frater- nal spirit which these organizations have installed. His text was the in- spiration and independence and stimu- lating atmosphere which has resulted from the principle of co-operation ap- plied to the florist business. It was a well-prepared and thoughtful address and we hope to present it more fully in a later issue after the flower shows have ceased their demand upon our space. A. Farenwald next responded for the American Rose Society. Mr. Farenwald never made a finer address. He asserted that the rose is the main- stay of the profession and claimed that if anv members of the craft have by Secretary W. N. Craig as spokes- man for the ladies, a subject which that gentleman handled in a masterly and impressive manner, admitting that he loves the ladies, always did and al- ways will, asserting that the women's suffrage plank was insti-umental in making him a "Bull Moose" and quot- ing Scott, Burns and others in per- suasive proof of his principles and convictions as regards the fair sex. A congratulatory telegram from Thos. Pegler was received with applause. Then the chairman announced "On with the dance," and soon the merry whirl was on, lasting until midnight. Between the speeches most delight- ful musical numbers were contributed by Miss Katherine Singer, pianist; Miss Ella Edmonds, soprano; Miss J. A. Corson, violinist, and Mr. Jafi. Singer, baritone, and Hutchins' orches- 674 HORTICULTURE November 16, 1912 tra also did fine work throughout the evening. The regular monthly meeting of the club will be held at Horticultural Hall on Tuesday evening, November 19, 1912. The lecturer of the evening will be Prof. E. A. White of the Massachu- setts Agricultural College on "Horti- cultural Education for the Gardener and Florist." Nominations of officers for 1913 will be made from the floor, as is custo- mary at the November meetings. There will be reports from the ban- quet and other committees, and much other business of importance. All in- terested in horticulture are cordially invited to be present, no matter whether club members or not. W. N. CRAIG, Secretary. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GAR- DENERS. The annual meeting of the associa- tion will be held in the New Audi- torium Hall, 81 Orange street, New- ark, N. J., on Tuesday afternoon, November 19th. The meeting will be called to order promptly at two o'clock. Following routine business and elec- tion of officers, the meeting will be addressed by the following speakers: — Robert Craig, of Philadelphia, Pa., "A Talk to Gardeners." Charles H. Totty, of Madison, N. J., "International Flower Show of 1912." Prof. J. J. Taubenhaus, of the Dela- ware Agricultural College, Newark, Del., "Problems of Plant Diseases that Confront the Gardener." Harry A. Bunyard, of New York, an illustrated lecture, presenting seventy stereoptlcon views of the International Show in London. Following immediately after the meeting, a banquet will be given at the Continental Hotel. The dinner will be served promptly at six o'clock so that members who desire to catch early trains for home will be able to do so. A number of notable guests will be with us. Patrick O'Mara will preside as toastmaster. Members intending to attend the dinner should notify the secretary Immediately so that tickets can be reserved for them. Dinner tickets, $2.50. The team bowling tournament will take place on Monday evening, Novem- ber 18th, at eight o'clock, at the Tux- edo Academy Alleys, Newark. Teams to consist of three men, members of the local societies or clubs they rep- resent, and members in good stand- ing in the N. A. G. Entries close on Saturday, November IGth, and should be sent to the secretary's office before that date. The tournament for individual bowl- ers will take place on Tuesday morn- ing, November 19th, at nine o'clock. To be eligible for this contest, bowlers must be members in good standing of the N. A. G. The Continental Hotel will be the headquarters of the N. A. G. during the convention. Accommodations for mem- bers can be obtained at reasonable An exhibit of this year's novelties is Invited, both from private and com- mercial growers. Exhibits can be ex- pressed care M. C. Ebel, secretary N. A. G., New Auditorium Hall, Orange street, Newark. N. J., so as to reach there on the forenoon of the 19th inst. FLORISTS' CLUB OF WASHING- TON. At the November meeting the mem- bers decided that it would be good ad- vertising to show the cards now being gotten out by the N. Y. Florists' Club for the booming of the coming holiday business, and the secretary was in- structed to order fifty of these for dis- tribution. The committee having in charge the distribution of prizes among the pub- lic school children in the club's garden contest reported that in view of the limited interest taken in the matter despite the hard work of some of the leading spirits, it was decided that it would be impracticable to make the awards this year. They further re- ported that the school authorities agreed with them in this decision. A letter was read from a New York nursery firm in which information was asked as to the status of the Indus- trial Home School, of Tennallytown, D. C, the disbursing officer of that in- stitution having asked that wholesale prices be granted it. At this institu- tion gardening and horticulture is taught and although the membe.s were of the opinion that the work was a laudable one they could not agree that the same prices as are given flor- ists, who made a business of selling their stock, should be quoted them. It is said that the output of the school is sold and it is therefore in competition with the florists. Then again, it could not be seen where it was necessary for them to seek lower prices in that the Government made up any deficits the school experienced. One member said that there were too many of these lilaces in and about the District of Co- lumbia and that the line should be drawn somewhere, although he dis- liked doing it in this case. N. L. Hammer, chairman of the bowling team of the club, reported that he had been elected to that posi- tion by the members of the team the other officers being William H. Ernest, captain; George Dalglish, secretary, and George Cooke, treasurer. He fur- ther reported that the team was mak- ing a good showing against its op- ponents and that it would be in fine shape to gain the championship at the S. A. F. and O. H. convention. CONNECTICUT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. NEW YORK FLORISTS' CLUB. The list inst., was chrysanthemum night but when one adds to this "Ladies Night" it is unnecessary to say that it was quite a brilliant and enjoyable meeting, there being no less than ninety ladies present, with about 125 members. Charles Schenck pro- vided an excellent vaudeville enter- tainment consisting of a violin solo- ist, lady vocalists and dancing, all of fine talent. There was also a recher- che little supper provided for the ladies by Frank H. Traendly and of course the members were not ne- glected. Mr. Hendrickson, chairman of the publicity committee exhibited the design for the Thanksgiving card and also stated that the committee was in need of the sinews of war to carry on the work successfully. The nominating committee put in nomination for the year 1913 the fol- lowing gentlemen: — For president, J. A. Manda. William Duckham, W. H. Siebrecht. Sr., and H. A. Bunyard; for vice-president, I. S. Hendrickson, John Donaldson and J. H. Fiesser; for secretary, A. R. Kennedy, Thos. B. de Forest and John Young; for treasurer, W. B. Rickards, Philip Kessler and C. Schenck; for trustees, F. H. Treandly, Chas. B. Weathered, Harry Turner, John Miesem, A. T. Bodding- ton, F. R. Pierson, H. E. Froment, W. F. Sheridan, P. Hornecker and A. H. Langjahr. President Manda de- clined re-nomination. The committee on awards which visited the greenhouses of C. H. Totty last week read its report which gave the new rose Mrs. George Shawyer a record of 90 1-6 points. Six new members were elected and ten new ones proposed. R. E. Berry was authorized by the club to reply to the courteous invitations of the bowling contingent of the Cook County Flor- ists' Association of Chicago. Exhibits: "Matchless" carnation from the Cottage Garden Co.; chrysan- themums, Traendly & Schenck; Wm. Eccles carnation. Scott Bros.; Solanum capsicastrum Melvini. A. T. Bodding- ton; a vase of roses from J. J. Bro»- art of N. J. anent which there was considerable discussion. Experts pre- sent were of the opinion that it was the very fioriferous and useful bedder Madam Jules Grolez sent out by Guil- lot in 1897, but the matter was re- ferred to the December meeting for adjudication. November Sth was Chrysanthemum Night and brought out a large at- tendance and a splendid an ay of blooms in all classes. The exhibitors were John F. Huss, Alfred Cebelii.s, gardener for Prof. M. W. Jacobus, the Whiting Greenhouses (Carl Peterson, manager), and J. Alfred Weber, gar- dener for Walter L. Goodwin. The awards were as follows: A first class certificate to Mr. Huss and to the Whiting Greenhouses; a certificate of merit to Mr. Cebelius and to Mr. Weber; and a cultural certificate to Mr. Cebelius for a collection of plants of Begonia Lorraine. The secretary read from the horti- cultural press an instructive article on "The White Fly and Its Control," by Prof. J. J. Taubenhaus, and a soul-stir- ring address by Dr. W. S. Whitmore, entitled "Flowers and the Gardener." The next meeting will be held on the 22nd inst at the County Bldg., Hart- ford GEORGE W. SMITH. Sec. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Work of Committees. Exhibited at Madison, N. J., Oct. 31, by Chas. H. Totty, Ceddie Mason, deep red, single com. scale, 87 points; Mrs. Gilbert Drabble, white, Jap., ex. scale 90 points; Mensa White, white, single, com. scale 91 points. Exhibited at Cincinnati, Nov. 2, by Elmer D. Smith Co.. Yonkers, yellow, Jap. reflexed, com. scale 89 points; Mary E. Meyer, white, Jap., com. scale 9:3 "points; Elberon, pink, Jap. in- curved, ex. scale 95 points. CHAS. W. JOHNSON, Sec. MARYLAND WEEK. The official program of the annual meetings and exhibition of the Mary- land State Horticultural Society is a 50 page book, handsomely gotten up, and interesting. The event will occur on Nov. 19-23 at Fifth Regiment Ar- November 16, 1912 HORTICULTUKE 675 mory, Md. With 60,000 sq. ft. of floor space covered with exhibits; addresses, papers, moving pictures, and other special features of entertainment and instruction "Maryland Week" prom- ises to score an unprecedented triumph and offers a tempting opportunity to everyone engaged in horticultural pur- suits. CLUB AND SOCIETY NOTES. The regular monthly meeting of the Florists' and Gardeners' Club of Rhode Island will be held in their rooms at 96 Westminster street. Providence, on Monday evening, Nov. IS. The princi- pal business will be the election of of- ficers for the coming year. On Saturday evening Nov. 9, R. Vin- cent, Jr., president of the S. A. F., lec- tured at New Orleans, La., before the New Orleans Horticultural Society on "Plants and Flowers of America and Europe." The lecture was finely illus- trated with stereopticon views. The Engelmann Botanical Club held a very interesting meeting last week in the lecture room at the Mis- souri Botanical Garden. There was an illustrated talk on "The Royal Gar- dens at Kew," by Secretary George H. Pring. Dr. G. T. Moore, director of the Garden, presided. The members of the St. Louis Re- tail Florists' Association spent a pleasant evening at the Washington Hotel, the occasion being their annual banquet. The tables were beautifully decorated. C. C. Sanders was toast- master. Those who spoke were R. J. Windier, F. C. Weber, Jr., and C. C. Sanders. Ninety thousand six hundred and seventy-nine persons attended the flow- er show at the Museum of Natural History in New York on Sunday after- noon. This is said to be a record crowd for the Museum for the time it lasted — just four hours. Thirty-one thousand were admitted within the first hour. This is a good omen tor the International Flower Show next spring. The Chicago Florists' Club held its regular meeting, November 7. The principal business of the evening was the nomination of officers with the fo lowing result: For president. Dun- can Robertson, Guy French; vice- president, John Degnan, A. Hender- son and Chas. Bond: treasurer, Edw. Winterson; secretary, Louis Winter- son. Wilder Deamud, S. A. Jamieson. H. N. Bruns was nominated to suc- ceed himself as trustee. The coming banquet was discussed and a good time is promised all who attend. The regular meeting of the Tuxedo Horticultural Society was held in the Parish House on Nov, 6th. The chief business was in connection with the late fall show, and in the general dis- cussion it was conceded to have been the best thus far. Special attention was drawn to the able and painstak- ing manner in which F. Bentley, the manager, carried the arrangements and he was given a rising vote of thanks. Mr. Bentley replied in a very feeling and appreciative manner. The meet- ings of this society are held on the first Wednesday in each month. The New Jersey Floricultural Society held their regular monthly meeting, CARNATION "PRINCESS DAGMAR." We present a picture of Patten & Co.'s new crimson seedling carnation. 'Princess Dagmar," which is a cross between Genevieve, — a large white seedling, — and an unnamed crimson seedling. The color is a fine deep crimson — not too dark. Flowers large, averaging three and one-half to four inches, boine on strong stiff stems, which hold the bloom perfectly erect at all times. The calyx seldom splits. Plants are perfectly healthy in every respect; a strong grower and propa- gates easily; an average bloomer and one that attracts instant attention. Awarded a silver medal at the Chrysanthemum Show of the Massa- chusetts Horticultural Society, Nov. 7-10. Nov. 8th, at Orange. Chrysanthemums were the principal feature of the oc- casion and hundreds of people viewed the display. Lager & Hurrell hnd a nice display of orchids, for wbicli lliey received a first class certificate. Tbe.v also received 85 points for Vanda Sanderi;ina, A, C. Von (xaasbeck, gard. John Dervau, also received a first class certificate for chrysanthemum Wm. Turner, exceptionally large flowers. He al.so captured first for 10 distinct va- rieties; S, M. & A, Colgate. 2n(l. Joseph Manda's prize for the liest centerpiece for table was won by Charles Hathaway, gard. Max .Schneider: S. M. & A. Colgate, 2nd, Jlrs. Wm. Barr. gard. Emil Panuska, won the prize offered by Franli Drews for hardy chrysanthemums: Chas. C. Goodrich, gard. Fritz Berglund, 2nd, The collections of single and anemone seedlings shown by Franls Drews were awar awarded cultural certificate and certificate of merit. Certificates were awarded to Thomas A, Edison, gard. Geo. B. Wilson, for roses: Chas. Hathaway for standard and bush chrvsanthemums, etc, : Walter D, Sargent, gard. Thomas Hopkins, for Cattleya lahi- ata. S, M, & A, Colgate for carnations. A committee was appointed to ar- range for the annual dinner, the ladies to be invited, and to have a dance af- terwards; this event to be held the latter part of January, The Worcester County Horticultural Society held its annual meeting on Nov, 6 and elected the following oflS- cers: Edward W. Breed of Clinton, president; Arthur J. Marble, Charles Greenwood and Herbert R. Kinney of Worcester, vice-presidents; Leonard C. Midgeley, secretary; Burt W. Green- wood, treasurer; Miss Lucy M. Coul- son. librarian. The committee on medals reported that medals for excellence in displays had been awarded to Leonard C. Midge- ley, William Anson and George Mc- William, who were awarded Blake med- als, and Alden Derby, Herbert A. Cook, Walter D. Ross and George Mc- William, who were awarded med- als from the Hadwen fund. 676 HOETICULTUEE November 16, 1912 PRESENT KNOWLEDGE OF SWEET PEA DISEASES AND THEIR CONTROL. A paper bv J. J, Taubenhaus, Delaware College Agricultural Experiment Sta- tion, Newark. Del., read before the American Sweet Pea Society, Boston, July 13, 1912. (CoHlinuni from fage bsb) It has been also definitely proved that the mosaic disease is a contagious one, since it can be produced at will by artificial inoculations. I believe with Professor T. F. Manns, chief path- ologist and bacteriologist of our Dela- ware Experiment Station, that the mo- saic disease is caused by a protozoic organism which neither our micro- scopes nor our present cultural and staining methods are sufficient to de- tect. The symptoms produced in arti- ficial inoculations of this disease are similar to those in the field, namely, a yellowish spotting or mottling of the leaves and a tendency of the leaves of the tips of the plant to curl. Judging from all our observations, it does not seem probable that this mosaic disease of the sweet pea is either introduced or carried with the seeds. The mosaic disease has not once made its appear- ance in the laboratory during two years work on the sweet pea diseases, and in sowing both sterilized and un- sterilized seeds were used all the time. However, it must be added in this con- nection that we have always used ster- ilized pots and soil. This at once sug- gests the possibility of the soils being the source, where the organism is harbored. On this point we are now working. Should we find the soil to harbor the organism then we shall be on the road to discovering some means of treatment. In England the sweet peas suffer from a disease known as "streak." This disease is very much dreaded by the English gardeners, as it causes great losses. From the descriptions given of that disease it seems to be similar to the new mosaic disease of this country. However, we refrain from passing final judgment until we have the opportunity of seeing the English specimens and of making com- parisons. In England the streak dis- ease is attributed to a fungus, Thilavia bassicola, which attacks the roots. In our investigations we have not found the Thilavia fungus or any other or- ganism associated on the roots of mo- saic affected plants. In fact, such af- fected plants were found to have as normal a root, with as much in the way of legume nodules as the healthy ones. If our mosaic disease proves to be the same a,-5 the streak disease of England, it will be safe to assume that the Thilavia in England is secondary and merely follows the already weak- ened mosaic affected plant. The Anthracnose of the Sweet Pea. This is another new and American disease of the sweet pea. It was first described by Prof. Sheldon of the West Virginia Agricultural Experiment Sta- tion. The disease, although recently worked out, is apparently an old dis- ease known under the name of "wilt" or "drop." In some works on sweet peas it is spoken of as "bud drop," and is attributed to heavily manuring and also to wet seasons. A rich soil and wet climates cannot produce the drop. These are only factors which help the disease In its destructive work. The cause of the anthracnose disease is a fungus (Glomerella rufomaculans), which also is the cause of the bitter rot of the apple. Cross inoculations have been carried on with these two organisms, and their identity definitely established. This means that if your sweet peas grow near some apple orchard, and if the latter suffers from the bitter rot, it will be carried readily by the wind or some insect to the sweet peas and produce the anthrac- nose disease. We have also proved that the organism which cause the an- thracnose of the pepper, the persim- mon fruit, and the May apple fruit will also produce the anthracnose dis- ease of the sweet pea and the bitter rot of the apple. It is thus seen how serious a proposition this becomes when we consider the many hosts which can communicate this disease to the sweet pea. The symptoms of the anthracnose of the sv/eet pea are diverse. Some- times the disease is manifested in a wilting and dying of the tips. These diseased parts become whitish and brittle and soon break off. Sometimes the dying works downward, and this involves the entire branch. Often- times the leaves are attacked and they soon die. On the leaves the disease soon starts as a white spot, which en- larges and involves the entire area. On the blossoms the fungus either attacks the junction between the flower buds and the peduncle— in this case the bud drops off leaving the peduncle intact— or it attacks both flower bud and peduncle, and this time both dry up but do not tall off. The seed pods are also attacked in all their stages of development; in this case the fungus works inwards until it reaches the seeds. The fungus is capable of living over winter on diseased parts of the plants, in the soil or on the seeds, as was definitely proved. Mildew. There is another disease knov.-n as mildew. This disease is caused by a fungus which lives on the surface of the leaves and sends suckers into the interior tissue of the host. The fun- gus attacks both indoor and outdoor sweet peas. However, it need not be feared as it is easily controlled by sulphur dusting. Methods of Control. Little is done or known in the way of controlling the diseases of the sweet pea. There are, however, certaia measures of control which we cai adapt from methods applied to ctber plants which suffer diseases in nature similar to those of the sweet pea. For the nematodes and all the other loot and soil diseases of the sweet pea un- der glass we would recommend the same treatment as that recommended in Ohio by Prof. Selby for Lettuce disease under greenhouse conditions. The treatments recommended are of two kinds, namely, steaming the soil, and formalin treatment of the soil. The formalin treatment of the soil consists first in spading the soil and bringing it to a good tilth condition a? to moisture content. Then the soil is treated with a solution of formalin made of two pints of a 40 per cent. formalin in 50 gallons of water, at the rate of one gallon of the preparation to each square foot of the surface. The application may be given with an ordinary watering can. After the "heavy wetting down" the soil should be left tree for about two weeks, until all the formalin evaporates. This treatment will rid the soil from all fungus pests. But it will not be ef- fective in controlling the nematodes, hence the heating method is the best. It is as follows: It is essential that the soil should be sufficiently moiit and at the same time fairly loose. The steaming consists in burying a series of pipes in the soil and letting live steam pass through them. The pipes are perforated, and have cross head and boiler connections. The surface soil is then covered with canvas and the steam passed into the pipes. The temperature for best results is ISl to 212F., maintained for a period of one hour. For cutworms the following treatment is recommended: Bran, 15 to 20 lbs.; middlings, 10 lbs.; whi.e arsenic, 3 lbs.; molasses, or any chea;) sirup, one gal.; freshly chopped green clover, alfalfa, etc., enough to make the mixture of a greenish tint. Mix thoroughly, add just enough water to allow of molding into small balls. Put a pinch at intervals of the row. The biting insects could be con- trolled by the same methods used to control the Cucumber striped beetle, a sprinkling of Paris green and flour. Considering the Important role aphis play in carrying the mosaic disease, it is very important that the sweet pea aphis should be kept in check. There are two ways of accomplishing this: the first is spraying with any com- pound of nicotine, the other is to have Nature do it for us. In Nature the green aphis is parasitised by several species of ladybird beetles. The latter can be seen to feed voraciously on the aphis, hence ladybird beetles should not be molested. Green aphis are also parasitised by a small hymenopterous minute wasp-like insect. We now have a series of experi- ments under way on different spray mixtures to control the anthracnose. Although it is early yet to reach any conclusions, it seems that potassium permanganate is the most promising fungicide. A one-half per cent, solu- tion will control the anthracnose. The solution has a wine color but it is more or less colorless when applied to the plant. It spots the flower, there- fore it should be applied after pick- ing. Spraying at intervals of two weeks will be sufficient. This concludes my remarks on the sweet pea disease. It does not, how- ever, exhaust the subject. There are many more things that we would wish to know about sweet pea diseases and their control that we do not know. We would like to know more about the relation of lime, manure and fertilizers to the diseases of the sweet pea; the effect' of excessive feeding; the effect of drought and of watering, in their relation to the diseases of the sweet pea; the effect of deep and shallow planting; of thin or thick planting and their relations to the disease. More studies are necessary to be made of this mosaic disease before we can con- jecture any plans for control; and more studies and trials of insecticides and fungicides are necessary in order to get the best results. We believe that one more year of research will yield us the desired information. For some reason or other the experiment stations have not as yet cared for the interests of seedsmen and florists as they have for the interests of the farmers. Plant pathologists have not November 16, 1912 HOETICULTURE 677 Dreer's Cibotium Schiedei We have over 20,000 square feet of glass de- voted to this valuable decorative plant and can supply stock that will please you, both as to quality and price. Splendid pliuits in 6 inch pots $1.50 eacli Splendid phints in S inch tubs 2.50 each Splendid plants in 10 inch tubs $:!.!30 to 5.00 each Splendid plants in 12 in.h tubs $6.00 to 10.00 each MISCELLANEOUS FERNS Nephrolepis Scottil 6 inch pots 50 cts. each Nephrolepis SchoUeli 6 inch pots 50 cts. each Adiantuni Farleyense 3 inch pots 25 Cts. each Adlantum Farleyense 5 inch pots 75 cts. each Mixed Ferns for Dishes. All of the stand;ird vareties, in good plants, from 214 inch pots, .f3..50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. f ' r V • V H HENRY A. DREER, Inc., ru chestnut st.. Philadelphia, pa. The above prices are intended for the trade only as yet busied themselves with flower diseases. The Delaware Agricultural Experiment Station is the first and only one in the country to take up the diseases of the sweet pea, both on a scientific and economic basis. But for the reason already stated we, too, can- not devote all our time to the study of flower diseases. The study of the sweet pea diseases at the Delaware station is only a part of a large prob- lem outlined tor the investigation of the legume diseases. We have started the work and opened the way. Perfect Plants for Particular Patrons IQETtf^nNI AQ Lorraine and (ilory of Cincinnati, all sizes, hard, cool grown, ■'^^^^'■^■^^ :!ij in. up to 12 in. pans. Ciyiit I I FFRNS •'^" varieties, grown cold, tough and durable, 2"^ to - Watertown, Mass. IVI. >a.ve:imi PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED. The 52nd Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners for the City of Hartford, Conn., combined with the 4th Annual Report of the Public Cemeteries of that city has been is- sued. It is a comprehensive and in- teresting document, especially the re- port of Superintendent George A. Par- ker. There are several handsome il- lustrations and a portrait of former Park Commissioner Lucius F. Robin- son, who has retired after serving sev- enteen years. Michigan Bird Life, by Walter B. Barrows, Professor of Zoology. — Spe- cial Bulletin of the Zoological Depart- ment of the Michigan Agricultural Col- lege, East Lansing, Mich. Just pub- lished. Eight hundred and twenty-two pages, 70 uncolored plates and 152 text figures. Weight about 4 lbs. Contains full descriptions of all birds found in the state, with an account of the migration, food, song, nest, eggs and general habits of each species. This bulletin can- not be distributed gratis but will be supplied at actual cost plus transpor- tation. It Is sold at the College for 45 cents, In paper covers, or 60 cents, bound in cloth; transportation 35 cents additional and must be prepaid. Ap- plications should be sent to Secretary A. M. Brown, East Lansing, to whom all checks, drafts and money orders should be made payable. Please do not send stamps. CHICAGO NOTES. Theodore Vogel, has accepted a position with Lubliner & Trinz. C. M. Dickinson, manager of E. H. Hunt, is laid up with an attack of blood poisoning in his hands. Another of the large department stores has put in a plant department and expects to add cut flowers in the near future. A large mahogany and gold ice box 5 by 22 was installed at J. Mangel's last week, also a new table of red Italian marble. G. Vournikes who left the Alpha Floral Co., three years ago to go into the retail business for himself in Ohio, is now back at his old place. The Chicago Carnation Co., re- ceived a telegram from its manager A. T. Pyfer, at the St. Paul Flower Show, Nov. 12th, as follows: "Bring- ing home the bacon; First prize on The Herald; flrst on Enchantress; second on White Wonder and Wash- ington." Mr. Pyfer leaves for Cleve- land, Thursday, when he will also exhibit. Kroeschell Bros, received orders for two of their greenhouse boilers on election day, one coming from Kansas and the other from Pennsylvania. Fred Lautenschlager states that busi- ness is remarkably good for the sea- son. He has just returned from Vin- cennes, Ind., where his firm has an order for a central hot water heating system designed for John J. Frisz, the largest vegetable grower in Indiana. Sunday, Nov. 10th, was a day of genuine Indian summer weather anu chrysanthemum exhibitions opened at both Lincoln and Garfield park con- servatories. At Lincoln Park, head gardener August Schile said he never before had seen the attendance so great, the grounds about the entrance to the conservatories being packea for a block. 25,000 or more viewed the display on Sunday at this park. A pleasing feature was the pompons in hanging baskets. Some excellent trained bush plants and a grafted plant with 56 different varieties were noted. Visitors — A. M. Augsburger, of A. Augsburger & Sons, Peoria, 111.; C. Gullett, Lincoln, 111. PALMS, FERNS AND DECORATIVE PLANTS JOHN SCOTT Rutland Road and E. 45th St. Tel. 2890 Bedford BRC OK L YN , N . Y. LOECHNER & CO. JAPANESE LILIES ULY OF THE VALLEY PIPS PALMS, AZALEAS. &c 11 Warren Street, New York, N. Y. yyriti for fuolattons SMAMMIWWWWmAfWMAmMMMAMM 678 HOETICULTUEE November 16, 1912 Obituary. Robert Turton. Robert Turton, florist, of St. Louis, Mo., died of heart failure on Oct. 25. He was a civil war veteran. A wife and five children survive him. NEW ROSE MRS. GEO. SHAWYER. On 5% ft. stems. Henry Greschens. Henry Greschens, a florist, of Ala- meda, Calif., died at his residence, 2.527 Clement avenue, on November 4; aged 62 years. Linden Bree. Linden Bree, Nevada County horti- cultural commissioner, and a well- known horticulturist, died at the home of his mother in Grass Valley, Calif., on Nov. 1; aged 39 years. John Watson. On Oct. 30, John Watsou, formerly a florist in Seattle, Wash., died at the home of his daughter in Albany, N Y., at the age of 77 years. He was born In England but had resided in America for over 30 years. He leaves a widow and three sons. James Kerr. "We learn from our British contem- poraries of the death of Mr. James Kerr, of the firm of Messrs. Kerr Brothers, nurserymen, florists and seedsmen, Dumfries. Mr. Kerr died in the hospital at Napier, New Zealand, where he was engaged in horticultural pursuits. Violas and dahlias were among his specialties. He was a brother of G. W. Kerr, well known as a sweet pea authority, associated with W. Atlee Burpee & Co., at Fordhook. Joshua I. Maxwell. In the death of Joshua 1. Maxwell, on Oct. 23, Geneva, N. Y., loses one of the founders of the nursery business in that city, a business which has made the section famous. In 1S52 h?, with his brother, who had begun busi- ness a little earlier, started the nur- sery business when there were but two other nurseries in town, and the total plantings did not exceed ten acres. When they gave up business, about twenty years ago, they alone had over 1000 acres planted. Mr. Maxwell was 88 years of age. Death claimed for its own last week in Hamilton, Ohio, one of Cincinnati's old retail florists, Casper Titenberg. FLOWERS DESTROYED BY SEWER GAS. On November S, when the flower store of Morse & Newell, 135 Marri- mack street, Haverhill, Mass., was opened, the entire contents, plants and cut flowers, were found dead. Most of the foliage was on the floor. The prin- cipal loss will be ten large 4-8 ft. palms and the cut flowers. The cause ■was traced to a sewer, but this was de- nied by the owner of the building. Newell claimed that the heavy rain of Thursday night drove the foul air from the main sewer iiipe into an open drain where no trap had been placed under the building, and as the heavy air could not get out as rain acted as a barrier, and filled the basement and percolated all through the store. The matter was pushed to a finish, when the city ordered an investigation, and city engineers and inspectors of plumb- ing first declared it impossible, but after one defect after another was shown and when the inspectors and Newell went to the hotel toilet in the second story of the building and turn- ed down hot peppermint in the bowl and found it filled the basement, they both declared that the entire sewer system will have to come out and new put in, and that there was no other cause than this that spoiled the stock in Morse & Newell's. The owner of the building was then requested to pay for what was damaged and dead. There were four drains and none of them had any traps and nothing to prevent sewer matter running into the basement, yet for three years the holder of the lease had been unable to get a thing done. It was proved that the entire fault rested on the owner of the building, and the city ordered le- pairs at once. In connection with the obove facts, Mr. Newell wishes to state through this paper that he has been buying car- nations from Leonard Cousins, Jr., Concord Junction. Mass., and blamed him on a shipment made early in the week, where the flowers closed up over night, but has now become convinced that his goods were A No. 1 and the trouble was caused by a leak in a sewer. He wishes to publicly apolo- gize to him, finding his goods just as he represented them. THE SWEET PEA IN AMERICA. It is now some time ago sonce I read your delightfully refreshing letter by Rev. W. T Hutchins, telling of the "Great Triumph of the Sweet Pea in America." as seen at the Boston Show of the American Sweet Pea Society. I have been surprised that only in 1912 were the American seedsmen, growers and press realizing the beauty and possibilities of the eweet pea. The old proverb "It is never too late to mend" must bring cheerful consolation to the parties mentioned. Never did the proverb carry so much hope as it did at the Boston Show. I imagined when reading the reports, that I saw such staunch enthusiasts as Mr. W. At- lee Burpee, Mr. Sim, Mr. Bunyard, Mr. Geo. Kerr, Rev. W. T. Hutchins and others, shaking hands and congratulat- ing one another that at last they had crowned their "Queen" and a long reign of popularity was assured. The British Society has done and is doing wonderful things, but what has enabled the Society to do these things? My humble opinion is that to Thos. Jones. Ruabon, Wales, Alex. Mal- colm, Duns, Scotland, and other am- ateurs, who in the earlier days of the sweet pea showed us the possibilities of the flower, is due a large share of the honor. Perhaps, however, the greatest honor must be given to the British seed trade for the way they educated the public in sweet pea mat- November 16, 1912 HORTICULTURE 679 B. & A.. Sf^EIOIA Our World's Choicest Nursery and Greenhouse Products for Florists PALMS, BAY TREES, BOXWOOD AND HARDY HERBACEOUS PLANTS, EVERGREENS, ROSES. RHODODENDRONS, VINES AND CLIMBERS, AUTUMN BULBS AND ROOTS, CONIFERS, PINES Florists are always welcome visitors to our Nurseries. We are only a few minutes from New York City ; Carlton Hill Station is the second stop on Main Line of Erie Railroad. BOBBIIMK & Nurserymen and Florists KIIMS Rutherford, N. J. lUlllllllllllllllllllillllllllllllillllllllllllllllllllllllllliUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIU (lobelia cardinalisI = Most Beautiful Flower of New England, Perfectly = = Hardy; Grand for Bedding; Brilliant Scarlet Flowers, 5 = Fine Strain of New Seed. 50c pkt. post paid. S I Mt. Desert Nurseries Bar Harbor, Me. | Fiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii^ HARDY RHODODENDRONS ^V^^L_Y T^ JOHN ^VAT£RER «l SONS, Ltd. A.tnerican Nurseries, - Bag'sKot, Surrey, England For lists of best kinds, and also for other ornamental shrubs TRAMIKGHAM lilllURSERIES J Azr- GE^r -^A -^DEoAr^ — W. B. WHITTIER & CO., SOUTH FRAMINGHAM . . MASS. GROWERS OF HIGH GRADE NURSERY STOCK LARGE ASSORTMENT WRITE FDR PRICES BEFORE ORDERING ELSEWHEK GOODSELL'S GRASSES SELL GOOD Bulbs for Forcing For autumn sowing and exceptional re- sults few equal. Quality and prices be- yond comparison. Get down to the turf BEDDING AND NATCRAI.IZING. W* bare made arrangementB with tbe leading growers to bave oar bnlbs specially se- lected. Write for List and Reserve Your Order P. H. GOODSELL 200 Broadway, NEW YORK CITY W. E. MAYNARD Manager Sales Department 157-159 William Street (Basement) HARDrNORTHERN GROWN NURSERY STOCK WE GROW EVERYTHING FOR PLANTING THE HOME GROUNDS A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF Trees, Shrubs, Vines, Roses and Herbaceous Perennials, Etc., Etc. Our Illustrated and Descriptive Catalogue for the asking THE BAY STATE NURSERIES, North Abington, Mass. Nursery Stock Fruit antl Ornamt-ntal Trees. Shrubs, Small Fruits. Clematis, Evergreens and KoNes. Writt^ li>r Trade List. W. & T. SMITH COMPANY, Geneva, N. Y. HOLLAND NURSERIES Best Hardy Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Conifers, Clematis, H. P. Roses, Shrubs, and Her- baceous Plants. P. OUWERKERK, 216 lane St. Weehawken NelEbls P. 0. No. 1. Hoboken. N. I. ROSES From 3-Inch pots^strong. own root. Lady Hllllngdon, fine stock. Grafted, $25.00 per 100; Own Root, $15.00 per 100. Doable Pink KlUarney, Radiance, Mrs. Taft, Mrs. Wardell. My Maryland, Harry Kirk, $10.00 per 100. Fink KlUarney, White Klllamey, Kaiserin Angmsta TIctorIa, Richmond, Perie, Sunrise, Sunset, American Beauty, $8.00 per 100. Bride, Bridesmaid. Bon Silene, La France, Oruss an Teplits, Clothilde Soupert, Souvenir de Wootton. $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. Grafted, 3-Inch pots. Mrs. Taft. Fink KlUarney, Maryland, Mrs. Wardell, Kaiserin, Bride, Brides- maid, $15.00 per 100. Wood Brothers FISH KILL, N. Y. PLANTERS AMATEURS NURSERYMEN APPLY FOB THE GENERAL ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE OF Furst's Nurseries Jette-Brussels, Belgium Code A. B. C, 6th Edition. io,ooo TABLE XMAS TREES (NORWAY SPRUCE) 15 to 18 Inches $3.00 per doz. $15.00 per 100 bushy, nicely rooted, and a sure thing to sell. A.^tJI-F- IVlijL_l_E:iR De Kalb Nurseries NORRISTOWN. - PENN. ROSES ^S'J^ A.11 tHe leading varieties for Forcing. Breck - Robinson Nurseries c EXINCTON, IVIASS. Telephone Lex. 260. A.N.PiersonJnc, CROMWELL, CONN. Bedding Plants and Roses In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture 680 HOBTICULTURE November 16, 1912 ters. True they had their axe to grind but for a while the grind was slow. The seedsmen who have gained distinc- tion and success with sweet peas have been the men who loved the flower and who had the desire to see the sweet pea in the front ranli of popular flowers. With the exception of but a few houses such as C. C. Morse & Co., and W. Atlee Burpee & Co., the seed trade in America has done very little for the sweet pea. But probably this tardy awakening of enthusiasm amongst seedsmen and with it the tardy 'awaliening to the business possibilities connected with the sweet pea "craze," will not prove to be time lost. As yet, many of the sweet peas which were novelties in England five years ago, are unknown to the vast majority of the amateur growers in America. If all the seed-houses were to educate the public as to what varieties to grow and what a little attention will do, I feel sure it would prove well worth while. Spencers offered by growers at a low figure really as a rule, turn out to be mostly grandifloras. In England the experience was that amateur growers were willing to pay the price for the true thing. If the sweet pea is to con- tinue its growth of popularity in Amer- ica, the amateurs must have true stocks. From what Prof. Taubenhaus said he finds the sweet pea very much sub- ject to all kinds of insects and fungous diseases. In my nine years experience of growing sweet peas I can honestly say that in the sweet pea I have seen very little or no trouble from insects or disease. That the diseases exist I know, and that insects attack them I know, but in a normal season and un- der good cultivation one does not get much trouble. In California this year, all growers suffered severe losses through the attack of green fly. But most growers put it down to the bad season, late rains, light rainfall, etc. It was only because of the enormous acreage that the aphis could not be dealt with and had the trouble been In an ordinary garden, it could easily have been handled. It has been suggested to me that sweet peas cannot be grown to as great perfection in this country as in Great Britain. I have seen sweet peas grown in the East and in California and I was greatly impressed with the possibilities suggested by the results the growers had. I have read reports from and have had conversations with growers in the Middle States and all are en- thusiastic over their results. It is my firm conviction that better sweet peas can be grown in America than in Eng- land. All that is necessary is to get the enthusiasm up and then the am- ateurs will put that little bit extra into their growing methods. Already many amateurs are doing this and I have met many who want me to go right to their homes to see the results. The craze will spread so long as these re- sults are seen. As President Sim has said, "All it takes is a few enthusiasts to start the thing going." The time is ripe for putting the flow- er before the public. Let the American trade, the American press and the American amateurs and gardeners join with the American Sweet Pea Society to push the flower on to its rightful place in the gardens of this country. With all my heart I wish them success. FRANK G. CUTHBERTSON. California. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS. Report of Entomologist. (Continued /rotn page bso) The Circular Scale. CUrysomphalus Aonidum (Linn). This is probably the most common armoured scale found in greenhouses. It is widely distributed; in semi-tropi- cal regions it is a serious pest of out- door plants. An adult female scale is compara- tively large, circular, quite convex with a nipple-like prominence in the center, which is grayish and sur- rounded by a reddish-brown ring. The young scale differs from the armoured scales in that it does not remain fixed after it begins secreting its scale covering. The life cycle of the insect may be completed under greenhouse conditions in from 60 to 70 days, therefore, there may be about six gen- erations during a year. This scale at- tacks Palms, Cycads, Ficus, Oleander and Citrus plants. It is controlled by treatment with strong soapy solutions. Miscellaneous Scales. There are several other scale insects that are commonly found on various greenhouse plants such as Cyclamen and Lantana Scale. Aspidiotus La- taniae (Signi), which is often found on Cyclamen, Lantana, Laurus, Palms and Citrus trees. The Greedy Scale, Aspidiotus rapax (Comst), Is sometimes found In green- houses but seldom very troublesome. The Chaff Scale, Parlatoria pergandii (Comst), is also commonly found on Citrus plants, grown under glass. Other scale insects such as the San Jose, (Aspidiotus perniciosus) Oyster Shell Scale, (Lcpidosaphee ulmi), the Scurfy Scale, (Chionaspis furfura Fitch), are of common occurrence on various trees and plants that surround a home. These latter armoured scale are controlled with the lime-sulphur remedy. Remedies for Scale Insects. The length of this report already prevents an extended discussion of the remedies and precautionary measures for the control of scale insects that may trouble the florist. As a rule, these pests may either be controlled by fumigation or application of a con- tact insecticide, in the form of a wash or spray. Care must be exercised in either case not to use a strength that will injure the plant. F^imigation with Hydrocyanic Acid Gas is a most useful and satisfactory treatment for greenhouses that are In- fested with Mealy Bugs, White Fly, Thrips and various species of aphids. Care must be taken in the strength of the doses used depending on the char- acter of plants growing. After ex- tended tests, Mr. A. B. Gahan, in Bul- letin No. 19, Maryland Agricultural Experiment Station, reports the fol- lowing table of potassium cyanide used and length of exposure given to va- rious plants without injury. Recent tests with tomato and cucumber indi- cate that a 50 per cent reduction in the strength of cyanide would be as ef- fective and safer against the White Fly. It is best to fumigate with cyanide at night. It usually requires a second or third treatment with the above strengths to kill all Mealy Bugs. Hydrocyanic-Acid Gas is made by combining in a crocken jar. Potassium Cyanide one ounce, sulfuric acid (com- mercial) one fluid ounce, water three fluid ounces. The house should be made as tight as possible, and great care exercised in handling these chemicals. For scale insects other than Mealy Bugs, a strong soap solution seems to be the best general remedy. Whale oil soap used at the rate of one pound to one gallon of water is useful in treating all kinds of plants usually grown in greenhouses, with the exception of ferns. Ferns may be treated with either Lemon Oil or Fir- tree Oil, at the rate of one to forty parts of water, which will usually con- trol the Hemispherical Scale so com- mon on this plant. These solutions can either be sprayed thoroughly on the plants or the plants may be dipped in the solu- tion. A 10 per cent, kerosene emul- sion can be used successfully againsi some scale insects, such as Oyster Shell Scale or Euonymous Scale In- sects, when the eggs are hatching. Oftentimes a free use of water applied vigorously will wash off scale insects, especially young ones. These insects as well as San Jose and other outdoor scale insects are usually best controlled by dormant spraying with lime-sulphur solution. The matter of controlling these in- sects is, therefore, simple if remedies are applied at the right time. Flor- ists should watch their houses and not permit any pest to gain a headway. Plants. Cyanide per 1000 cu. ft. Length of Exposure. Remarks. Violet 4 ozs. 1 oz. % of an oz. 1 oz. 1 oz. 1 oz. 1 oz. 1 oz. 1 oz. % of an oz. % of an oz. % of an oz. % of an oz. % of an oz. % of an oz. 2 ozs. 2 ozs. 2 ozs. 1 oz. 1 oz. 1 oz. 1 oz. 1 oz. % of an oz. % of an oz. 1 oz. Two Hours Overnight Overnight Overnight Overnight Overnight Overnight Overnight Overnight Overnight Overnight Overnight Overnight Overnight Overnight Overnight Overnight Overnight Overnight Half Hour Half Hour One Hour One Hour Overnight Two Honrg One Hour Primula Chrysanthemum Old plants will stand more Orchid Snapdragon Asparagus Fern Sweet Pea Tried but once at this strength Tried but once Tried but once Tried but once Mignonette Does not IjiU red spider Only two varieties tested Rose Acpyranthes Tried many times Tried but once November 16, 1912 HOETICULTUEE 681 ■nMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMn)iinMnMnMnMqMn«nMnMn*nM m n m n X n m n m n H n m n M n m n m n m n M n M n n M n H n H n m n m n m n u n m BODDINGTON'S BULBS BLOOM Imnnwf anf f/\ AHf Pucf Amove ^''*" '*'^ ''">' HOLLAND BULBS we buy what is termed FLORISTS, JinporLani lO our CUSIOinerS stock, not seed house stock, there is a difference REMEMBER YOU MAY DEDUCT 5 PER CENT IF CASH ACCOMPANIES ORDER Preliminary offer of surplus bulbs. We have smaller quantities on hand of other varieties, (see our catalog) and write for special quotation. HYACINTHS Named varieties, our seleition, Wliite, Pinli, Yellow, Liglit Blue, Dark Blue, Red. Top roots .$8.00 per 100 1st Size 6..50 per 100 2ud Size 4.73 per 100 DUTCH MINIATURE HYACINTHS 13 to 1.5 eentimeters 1000 1500 Czar Peter. Light porcelain blue $18.00 1500 Grand Blanche. Pure white 17.50 1000 Grandeur a Merveille. Blush white 16.00 1.500 King of Blues. Dark blue 18.00 1000 La Pe.vrouf.e. Porcelain blue 16.50 SINGLE NAMED TULIPS 1500 Couleur Ponceau. Rich ccri.se 7.50 5000 ia Reine. White, slightly rose shaded 7.50 r>(mi Rosamund! Huikman. Bright pink 8.00 :;5(i0 Vermilion Brilliant. Brilliant scarlet 16.00 •JtXXI Yellow Prince. Pure yellow 8.00 Prince of .\uetria. Orange vermilion 14.00 Sir Thomas Lipton. Brilliant scarlet 26.00 9000 SuperBne Mixed. Single Tulips 7.00 Parrots Mixed 7.50 VON SIGNS and DOUBLE NARCISSI 1000 .5000 Von Sions, XX. Very large .$20..50 5000 Von Sions. Extra first size .single nosed 10.00 .3000 Von Sions. First size single nosed 13.50 4000 Von Sions. Second size 10.00 20U0 Alba Plena odorata 6.50 2500 Orange Phoenix 9.00 20U0 Sulphur Phoenix 10.00 5000 Mixed Choice Double Varieties 8.00 SINGLE NARCISSUS TRUMPET VARIETIES 2000 Barrii Conspicuus 6 50 3000 Golden Spur. First size. \ 14.00 6000 Golden Spur. Mother bulbs XX 21.00 5000 Golden Spur. Extra motlier bulbs XXX 24.00 5000 Princeps. First size X 7.00 8000 Princeps. Mother bulbs XX 8.50 50U0 Choice Sinitle Mixed Trumpets 9.00 NARCISSI, VARIOUS 1000 Inconiparahilis I-iiciiro 1(KX> Inroniparalulis Stella inoo Inconiparabilis Cynosure 2(HX» Leedsii, Mrs. Langtry 1500 Leedsii, Queen of England. DOUBLE TULIPS 1000 Couronne d'Or. Yclbiw tinged with old 5000 Murillo. XIagniflcent blush white 1000 Salvator Rosa. Deep rose 750 Titian. Double red 1000 Venerbook. Brilliant orange scarlet gold.. 16,75 10.00 15.00 15.00 16.73 . .f5.50 6.75 7..50 6.00 . 5.50 .5000 -Jonquils Rugulosus. Very fragrant 6.50 FREESIA REFRACTA ALBA "(H.M.ITV BR.^ND." 5000 Mammoth Bulbs, ^i to % in. in diameter $10.00 5000 Monster Bulbs. % in. and up in diameter 12.00 SPANISH IRIS MAY-FLOWERING TULIPS 6000 Alexander von Humboldt. 11000 Blanche Fleur 1000 Bizarres 8000 Bouton d'Or .5000 Gesneriana macrophila 5000 Gesneriana spathulata or major 2n'ith the Morris & Snow Seed Co.. 425 South Main street, Los Angeles, Calif., was mar- ried on Oct. 24 to Miss .Ada Deven- dorf. Thomas W. Chisholm, sales manager of the Braslan Seed Growers' Com- pany, Inc., left California on Novem- ber 10th for his annual visit to the trade. Albany. Ind. — The New Albany Seed & Implement Co. has been incorporated MICHELL'S SPECIAL OFFERS LILY OF THE VALLEY (Cold Storage) Michell's Fancy ( 250 500 1000 Giant Flowering \ $4.50 $8.50 $16.00 Hamburg Brand. 4.00 7.50 14.00 LILIUM GIGANTEUM (Michell's Special Brand, New Crop) liulljs Per I'er Per case 100 1000 6-S incb 400 $4.00 .$3(i.00 7-9 " .SOO 6.50 00.00 8-10 " 225 9.50 90.00 9-10 " 200 11.00 1(10.00 10-12 " I'M 10.00 150.00 LILIUM GIGANTEUM (Cold Storage, Special Price to make room) P.ulbs Per Per per ease case 1000 6-S inch VM $10.75 $45.00 LILIUM MULTIFLORUM (Michells Special Brand) Bulbs Per Per per case 100 1000 6-8 iDch 400 $3.75 $33.50 7-9 " .300 5.75 54.00 8-10 " 225 8.25 77.50 9-10 " 200 9.25 87.50 SHAMROCK SEED True IrUh) Trade pkt. 'J.'e : "."ic per oz. Send for Our latest Wholesale Catalogue MICHELL'S SEED HOUSE 5(8 Market St., Phiia.. Pa. with a capital stock of $5000. Incor- porators are H. Brown. Sr., L. Brown and H. Goetz. Mattoon, III. — Fire recently did a small amount of damage to the base- ment of the building occupied by the J. S. Ashbrook Seed Co., at Cham- ))aign avenue and I. C. R. R. Mr. Frank Selnow, who has bsen with Mr. George H. Price of Alba y, X. Y., for many years, has formed a connection with J. F. Noll & Co., Inc., of Newark, N. J. Mr. Selnow has been very well and favorably known to the retail trade, and has been conside.ed one of the best all-around seedsmen in the country. Those who know Mr. Selnow will extend to him the best wishes for success in his new venture and will also be disposed to congrat- ulate J. F. Noll & Co. on securing so valuable an addition to their organi- zation. This firm has made one ex- cursion in th9 direction of securing outside assistance with results that were more or less unsatisfactory, but it is confidently believed that the pres- ent experiment will prove a marked success. CATALOGUE RECEIVED. Dammann & Co., San Giovanni a Teduccio, Italy — Novelties in seeds for the season of 1912-1913. NEWS NOTES. Kansas City, Mo.— E. O. Pratt has leased the greenhouses of W. A. Rule. Frankfort, Ky. — A state nursery will be established here by State Forester J. E. Barton on land adjoining the State Fair grounds. Rochester, N. Y.— Lord & Burnhara Co. have just opened up a branch of- fice here which is to be located in the Granite Bldg.. on the corner of Main and St. Paul Sts. This office will be in charge of H. E. Bates, formerly of the King Construction Co. November 16, 1912 HOETICULTUEE .683 Jumbo Chinese Lilies The largest bulbs ever imported into this country ; the sure flowering kind. Send for a mat of 120 today for your retail florist store. Mat 120 bulbs $7.20 Basket 30 bulbs $2.00 StUmpp & Walter Co , so Barclay St., N. Y. PEAS, BEANS, RADISH ) and all Garden Seeds ( I FONARD (irouers for the Trade ,V. KIN«I^ STREET, CHllAOO CO. ONION SETS Write for Prices Special Bulb Prices Very Best Qaality for Immediate Order IVl IIHI I'.T I Calla Lilies, large size ^oMO extra selected.. 7.50 Freesias. Kefracta Alba, first size 75 .f7.00 Freesias, Refrarta Alba, ex- tra l.nrge 90 8.50 Narcissus, Paper White Graniliflora UO S.50 Hyacintbs, single separate colors, unnamed 2,10 20.00 Hyacintiis, double separate colors, un-named 2.35 22.50 Xarrissus, Empress donble nose 1.00 14.00 Narrissus, Polyanthus double Roman 1.00 S.50 Oxalis, Bermuda Buttercup. 1.00 8.50 Iris Hispanica 30 2.50 To secure these prices mention this Ad. Fair supply of all other varieties. Send your order today. JAMES VICK'S SONS, ROCHESTER, N. Y. TOMATO SEED BEST STOCKS. ALL V.VRIETIES. The Haven Seed Co. Growers for AVholesale Trade Only. SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA. 2 1-2 in. strong. $5 per 100; $45 per 1000 POINSETTIAS CYCLAMEN SEED ''%.V^'!';^% ^Izt' PAMCV Cfrn home-grown, finest giant rfinOI OLlU, strain. $5 per oz. ,,j£^. Send for Catalogue. S. S. SKIDELSKY & CO. 1215 Betz BIdg. Philadelphia. CHOICE SEEDS FOR PRESENT PLANTING SHAMROCK, TRUE IRISH, PER OZ., $1.00 THOMAS J. GREY CO. 32 South Varket Street, Boston Mass. BULBS and- HARDY PLANTS Contracts made for Seed Growing SenJ for Price list L S. MILLER, WADING RIVER, N. Y. B LJ I- BS For Fall Planting Price List Jor the Asking The W. W. Barnard Co. 231-235 W. Madison St., CHICAGO The Everett B. Clark Seed Co. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Beans, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion, Tarnip, Radish, Beet, Ktc. "nTw^rcon^i'n""- MUFORD, CONN. SEED PACKETS Write for Samples and Prices. THE BROWN BAG FILLING MACHINE CO. FITCHBURG, MASS. In ordmring good* piease add " I saw it in "HORTICULTURE." TLT A VE you our Bulb Catalog? If -*- -I not be sure to ask for " the Florists edition," when writing- We have one or two cases of Lilium Har- risii, particularly fine stock, still unsold. Price per loo, 5-7 at $3.50 and 6-7 at $5.50 For prompt shipment. J. M. THORBURN C^ CO. 110 yfars in I'usitti-^s iti AV.c W^rk City 33 Barclay Street, New York English Mushroom Spawn JUST ARRIVED $8.00 per 100 POUNDS Seed Merchants and Growers, 114 ChamberB Street, New York City Oklahoma Seed Growers Co. Contract Growers of Watermelon and Muskmelon Seeds for the Wholesale Trade only Enid - ■ Oklahoma Burpee^sTeeds PHILADELPHIA BLUE LIST OF WHOLESALE PRICES MAILED ONLY TO THOSE WHO PL,*NT FOR PROFIT. Place Your Order Now For AYRES' WINTER FLOWERING SWEET PEA SEED For Fall Delivery S. BRYSON AYRES CO. ''Renowned Sweet Pea S/ecza/ists" Smmyslope IadepeBd«ac«, M«. GARDEN SEED BEET, CARROT, PARSNIP, RADISH anfl 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 application to S. D. WOODRUFF & SONS, 82 Oey St., NEW YORK and Orange, Conn. TIME TO USE iviie^snri We are the Boston Agents Joseph Breck &. Sons Corp. 47-54 No. Market St., BOSTOH, MASS. .684 HORTICULTUEE November 16, 1912 Cor. Miami and Gratiot Aves. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs . . . High Grade Gut Blooms We coTer all Michigan points and gopd sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association. NEW YORK J 413 Madison Ave. at 48tli St." dii -"^"^FLORIST Tel. Muiray Hill 1920 New York — Bloomingdale 's -j The Largest Floral Establishment in the Metropolis Best Service— Quick Delivery — Modest Prices Telegraph Orders Carefully Filled WILLIAM J. SMYTH Cor. Michigan Ave. and Slst St., CHICAGO, ILL. (M wnber Florists' Telegraph Dellverr Asm.) We ship t« all points In Illinois and Iowa. PtOMS : Aldlni 880. AlJine 881. Aldliie 882. SAMUEL MURRAY Kansas City, Mo. 913 Grand Ave. Member of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery. All Orders Given Prompt and Careful Attention The Park Floral Go. J. A. VALENTINE I'rcs. Member Florists* Telegraph Delivery. J>ENVER, COLORADO WILLIAM L. ROCK FLOWER CO. Kanssts City, - - Mo. will carefully execute orders for Kansas City and any town in 31issouri or Kansas. George M. Stumpp 761 FiHh Ave., Cor. E 58th SL NEW YORK CITY "THE HOME OF FLOWERS" The largest cut flower store in America. Orders for the TWIN CITIES and for all Northwestern points given prompt at- tention. HOLM & OLSON, incorporated ST. PAUL, MINN. Of Interest to Retail Florists THE FUNERAL FLOWER CONTEN- TION. The Rev. Dr. Mark A. Matthews, moderator of the Presbyterian gen- eral assembly, has joined hands with the Roman Catholic priest who lately went on record as opposed to flowers at funerals. In an address Mr. Mat- thews, said: — "My desire is to banish all flowers from funer;ils. What is tlie use of blossoms on a coffin? Christianity ouglit to educate this custom out of the ideas and ideals of Americans. Taije the ruses and put them, not on a coffin, but in the lapel of the laboring man on his way to worli. Send tlie lilies into the wortishop, into the sweat shnp, there to briffliten lives." This idea of paying tribute to the living instead of the dead is gaining converts every day. The ostentation attending funeral services is gradually ,,, STEAMER DEPARTURES | American. St. Louis, N. Y.-S'harapton..Nov. 23 Philadel'a, N. Y.-S'hampton.Nov. 30 Atlantic Transport. Minnetonka, N. Y. -London. . .Nov. 23 Minnehaha, N. Y. -London Nov. 30 Cunard. Campania, N. Y. -Liverpool. .Nov. 20 Mauretania, N. Y'. -Liverpool. Nov. 27 Franconia, N. Y'.-Meditter'n.Nov. 28 Iveruia, Boston-Liverpool... .Nov. 30 Hamburg-American. Pres. Lincoln, N. Y'.-Hamb'g.Nov. 19 Amerika, N. Y. -Hamburg Nov. 28 Patricia, N. Y. -Hamburg Nov. 30 Holland-America. Ryndam, N. Y.-Kotterdam. . .Nov. 19 Rotterdam, N. Y.-Hotter'dam.Nov. 26 Leyland. Canadian, Boston-Liverpool. .Nov. 23 Cestrian, Boston-Liverpool. .Nov. 30 ^(s North Gei'man Lloyd. W Gros. Kurf'rst, N. Y.-Br'm'n.Nov. 19 ffi Pr. Fried. Wil., N. Y.-Br'm'n.Nov. 23 JJ( K. Wil. der G., N. Y.-Br'm'n.Nov. 26 Geo. Wash'gt'n, N. Y.-Br'm'n.Nov. 30 Red Star. Vaderland, N. Y.- Antwerp. ..Nov. 20 Lapland, N. Y. -Antwerp Nov. 27 White Star. Arabic, Boston -Liverpool Nov. 19 Baltic, N. Y. -Liverpool Nov. 21 Oceanic, N. Y.-S'hampton Nov, 23 Cretic, Boston-Meditter'n'n. .Nov. 23 ,^ Cedric, N. Y. -Liverpool Nov. 28 M Olympic, N. Y.-S'hampton... Nov. 30 W growing less even among the class of people financially able to make a dis- play. Instead of putting up preten- tious monuments to commemorate the dead many people give money to un- dertakings in memory of the dead which shall benefit the living. But in this matter of fiower giving the clergyman takes it for granted that the blossoms are wasted because the dead cannot appreciate their beauty. This is not true. As a matter of fact it is the living grief-stricken people who are considered as much as the memory of the departed. The fra- grance and beauty of the flowers are a source of comfort and pleasure to the sorrowing ones and tend to lighten the burdens of those left to mourn. The flower custom may be abused as when the sender cannot afford the tribute, but when reason is used flowers may be a potent help in time of trouble.— Meriden (Conn.) Record. ALEX. MeCONNELL 571 FIFTH AVENUE NEW YORK CITY Telegraphic orders forwarded to any part of the United States, Canada, and all principal cities of Europe. Orders transferred or intrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steamships or elsewhere receive special attention. Cost of Cablijtf; Foreign Deliveries Must be Prepaid Reference or cash must accompany all orders from unknown correspondents. Cable Address, AI.EXCONNEL,I.. DAVID CLARKE'S SONS Deliver orders from any part of tlie country to New York City Or OUT-QOINQ STEAMERS Write or telotrraph 2139-2141 Broadway. New York Teleijhoue 15j2-15j3 Columbus YOUNG & NII6Ein 42 West 28 SI, NEW YORK "FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH" BROOKLYN NEW YORK 3 & 5 Greene Ave. Tel. 6800 Prt>«pect 339-347 Greene Ave. Tel. 3908 Prospect THE ROSERY 76 MAIDEN LANE FLOWER DEUVERIES FOR ALBANY AND VICWITY ALBANY, N. Y. Flowers or Design Work DELIVERED IN ALBANY AND VICINITY ON TKLKCiH.VI'lilC ORDKR 11 NORTH PEARL STREET, ALBANY. N. Y. LEADING FLORIST Amsterdam, N. T. Schenectady, N. Y. Established 1814 FLORIST N. £. Cor. 44 St. & Madison Avenne. N. Y. City (Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Asso.) Flowers shipped on all Steamers. Special Correspon- dence in all the large cities of Europe and the British Colonies. Telegraph and Cable address, Dardspier. W. J. Palmer & Son 304 Main Street, Buffalo, N. Y. Members Florists'Telegraph Asso. LOUISVILLE, KY. JACOB SCHULZ, 550 South Fourth Ave. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. November 16, 1912 HORTICULTURE 68&- NEW ENGLAND FLOWER DELIVERIES Send flower orders for delivery in ISoston and all New Kng;land points to THOS. F. GALVIN 124 Tremont St., Boston BOSTOWS^EST In Quality and Design Can be relied upon wlien yoxi transfer your retail orders to EDWARD MACMULKIN 194 ISovlsldii Strei't. BOSTON. CARBONE Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery 342 Boylston St., Boston Vases, Garden Furniture. Art (Joods and New Designs in Tuscany Rasltets for Florists' Use, in Wholesale Department. H. F. A. Lange UrORCESTER, MASS. Deliveries to all Points in ^ew England. 135,000 sciiiare feet of glass. FOR NEWPORT^^ Narragantett Pier and All Other Rhode Island Points Transfer Your Orders to GIBSON BROTHERS H WASHINGTON SQUARE. - ■ - NtWPOIIT, R. I. Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue, N. BaelMMer Phone 506. Long Dist. Bell Phoae iiSg Members Florists Telegraph Delivery Flower Deliveries In ROCHESTER,N.Y. J^ 38 MAIN STREET, WEST. The California Florist JULIUS EPPSTEIN ■ • FRANK H. FORREST SM - S46 Geary Street, SAN FRANCISCO, and Hotel St. Francis. CAL. We cover the entire Pacific Coast and West of the Rockies. Wire us your orders for all Steamers sallinc for Honolulu, Manila and the Orient. Regular Trade Discount Fl,OWERS BY TELEGRAPH SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA Pelicano, Rossi & Co. 123 KEARNY ST. The Far-Famed Flowers of TORONTO Delivered on mail or telegrapli order fpr any oeeasion, in any part of the l>otninidii. JOHN H. DUNLOP 96 Yon Be St., TORONTO. ONT. Of Interest to Retail Florists BOSTON. MASS. "FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH." Leading Retail Florists Listed by Towns for Ready Reference. Albany, N. Y.— H. G. Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St. Albany, N. Y.— The Eosery, 78 Maiden Lane. Amsterdam, N. Y.— John C. Hatcher. Boston— Thos. F. Galvln, 124 Tremont St. Boston— Ed. MacMnlkln, 194 Boylston St. Boston — Penn, the Florist, 37-43 Brom- fleld St. Boston — Julius A. Zlnn, 1 Park St. Boston — Philip L. Carbonc, 342 Boylston St. Brooklyn. N. Y.— Robert G. Wilson, Ful- ton St. and Greene Ave. Buffalo, N. Y.— Palmer's, 304 Main St. Chicago— William J. Smyth, Michigan Ave. and 31st St. Chicago— A. Lange. 25 E. Madison St. Cleveland, O.— J. M. Gasser Co., Euclid Ave. Denver, Col.— Park Floral Co., 1643 B'way. Detroit. Mich. — J. Breltmeycr's Sons, Miami and Gratiot Aves. Kansas City, Mo. — Samuel Murray, 912 Grand Ave. Kansas City. Mo. — Wm. L. Rock Flower Co.. 1116 Walnut St. Louisville, Ky. — Jacob Schulz, 550 South Fourth Ave. Newport, R. I. — Gibson Bros., 36 Wash- ington Sq. New Y'ork — George M. Stumpp, 761 Fifth Ave., cor. E. 58th St. New York— David Clarke's Sons, 2139- 2141 Broadway. New York — Alex. McConnell, 611 5th Ave. New York- Young & Nugent, 42 W. 28th. New York — Dards, N. E. cor. 44th St. and Madison Ave. New York — Alfred T. Bunyard. 413 Madi- son Ave. New York — Bloomingdale's. Providence, R. I. — T. J. Johnston & Co., 171 Weybosset St. Rochester, N. Y.— Salter Bros., 38 Main St.. West. Rochester, N. Y.— J. B. Keller Sons, 25 Clinton Ave.. N. San Francisco. Cal. — The California Florist. .344-346 Geary St. San Francisco. Cal. — Pellcano, Rossi & Co.. 123 Kearny St. Schenectady, N. Y.— J. C. Hatcher. St. Paul— Holm & Olsen. Inc. Toronto, Can.— J. H. Dnnlop, 96 Yonge St. Washington, D. C— Gude Bros., 1214 F St. Washington, D. C. — F. H. Kramer. 915 F St.. N. W. Wellesley. Mass.— Tallby. Worcester. Mass. — H. P. A. Lange. NEW FLOWER STORES. Dallas, Tex. — McKinney Nursery Co. Bingliamton, N. Y. — W. Baker, 93 Front street. Naslivllle, Tenn. — Mclntyre Bros., 1502 Broadway. Earlvilie, Mi. — Floyd Weaver, Kos- sert store building. Kansas City, IVlo. — Miss Elizabeth Carlson, 702 Walnut street. Pasadena, Cai. — Orchid Flower Shop, East Colorado street. Coeur d'Aiene, Idaho — Adolph Don- nart. 222 Sherman street. Chicago, III. — Charles W. Crura, 3954 West Harrison avenue. Philadelphia, Pa. — New Century Flower Shop, 616 South Fifty-second street. Battle Creek, Mich. — The Flower Shop, 179 West Main street, Joseph Case and Kimball Kleckner, proprie- tors. Detroit, Mich. — Hufford & Maebius, retail florists, have moved to 249 Ran- dolph street. i'enn. The Telegraph Florist" .MeiLiber of Flnrists' Telegraph Deliver.v 37.43 BROMriCLD STI^EET TRANSFER Your orders for flower or plant de- livery in Eastern New England to JULIUS A. ZINN 1 Park St., Boston OUDE BROS. CO FLORISTS 1214 F. ST.,N.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. GUDE'S Member Florists* Telegraph Delivery, Chicago. A. LANGE, 25 E. MADISON ST. THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, CLHELAIfl Euclid Avanu* WASHINGTON- 915 F ST. N. W. F. H. KRAMER Auto delivery of Designs and Flowers to any address in Washington. Stock and Work '-i^st Class WELLESLEY COLLEQE Dana Hall, Walnut Hill and Rockridge Hall schooia. TAILBY, Wellesley, Mass. Tel. Wcllell^y (4-1 and 2. MIsht 44-S. THE Florists' Supply House of America H. BAYERSDORFER & CO. 1129 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa. PERSONAL. F. Rischeen is now employed by M. Sweeney, 510 Pine street. Providence, R. I., having given up his position with Miss Florence Willard. Mrs. Caroline Dundore announces the marriage of her daughter Lou Helen tc Mr. John Frederick Moore on Thurs- day, November 7, 1912, at Lancester- Pa. Mrs. Dundore is one of the bright- est and most progressive of our re- tall florists and ranks with the best of the metropolitan artists. 686 HORTICULTURE November 16, 1912 THE RETAILING OF CUT FLOW- ERS. A Paper by Irwin Bertermano before the Chicago Florists' Club, Nov. 7, 1912. The merchandising of cut flowers Is In Itself closely allied in general princi- ples with the selling in small quanti- ties of any other article. The man who is capable of selling real estate or greenhouses is equally capable of selling roses. It is not the man who sells flowers sluggishly at a profit of 15 per cent, but the one who can bril- liantly present to the public, quantity of flowers at a gross profit of 150 per cent, by closely watching the market, who is a live factor in the up-building of the retail business at the present time. The intensive form of conducting the retail business is much like intensive farming. A greater quantity of busi- ness may be transacted in a given space and time but it takes much more energy and expense to do it. Unpopu- lar as the practices may be with the greatest number of retailers the meth- ods of some of the pushers as exploited by the trade papers at different times, showing the terrific manner of induc- ing trade, is certainly a good object lesson in showing how large quantities of flowers may be distributed among the transient trade, with much ac- cruing good to the producer. Indirectly the Florists' Telegraph Delivery, still in its infancy, is making great strides in educating the flower-buying public. When we think that a first-class florist in a town of say 500,000, ap- proximately, does an out-bound and in-bound business of ?7000 annually, is it wonderful to think of 1,000 florists doing a business of $7,000,000, an- nually? A conservative estimate of the transfered orders received by New York florists in the season is from $750,000 to .$1,000,000 per year. This important phase of the retail business should certainly be given impetus by grower and retailer alike. The inspiration of the retail busi- ness— new varieties of flowers — should receive its just attention in all quart- ers. A new flower invariably brings a slightly higher price, and more than repays the slightly Increased cost in the friends it makes and the popularity it incures. Mrs. Aaron Ward, Lady Hillingdon, and Melody have added tremendous influence upon the flower- buying public. The roses— Milady, Mrs. Chas. Russell, the new French hydrangeas, Mrs. F. Sander daisy. also several other novelties may be counted upon in making thousands of friends for those interested in buying nature's wares in the near future. Publicity with its versatile and great accomplishments seems to be the slo- gan— "First, last and all the time," with florists who are disposing of the great- est quantities of flowers. Those un- willing to take up the great selling cudgel are liable to at any time be surpassed by those who are willing to dispose of good goods at moderate prices and inform the public of just what they have to sell in an attractive manner. The good work now being done by the New York Florists' Club in the distribution of posters, displayed simultaneously, clearly shows what collective effort may do in publicity work. They plan for a great Thanks- giving campaign, and the outcome is awaited with interest. Advertising is a separate department in all the big stores of the country, but it is a sadly neglected art with many of the retail- ers who are wont to treat it as a side issue, and place it in the hands of the inexperienced for use. There is a vast difference between the maintainer of price and shrewd merchandiser, and the trade spoiler, who is harmful to himself and fellow-men, both in sel- ling and advertising. "As ye sow, so shall ye reap" is no- where better exemplified than in the comparison of a community of cheap florists, and one worthy of prosperity and in which each is himself succes- ful. It is just as possible to have each home in a town contain ten plants and have an educated love for them, as one plant in each fifth home with a shy acquaintance with nature's wares due to lack of interest in the seller himself. The sale of potted plants, particu- larly in the larger flower centers, is a new channel which offers a great field for those willing to take a forward step and rise above the rose and can- nation farms so popular and indicative of the day. The wonderful features of the Boston National Flower Show in the potted plant line will no doubt be duplicated and surpassed in the com- ing New York Exhibition, and may be a proper incentive for the westerners in the art of plant production. It Is highly essential that the prosperous re- tailer Interest the public in the grow- ing plant as well as in the short-lived cut flower. It is almost impossible to present the wondrous and changing beauty of the flower possibilities to the public without the elegant displays of roses, rhododendrons, azaleas, bougain- villeas, acacias, and particularly hy- drangeas, cyclamen and the like. A higher standard of salesmanship is an essential that must be reckoned with in all the retail stores. The great strides made by the dealers in acces- sories, such as baskets, ribbons, and supplies which outshine in many in- stances in a wholesale way those of the retailers themselves, are an instance of what first-class salesmanship (and to that it must be greatly attributed), may do. A clerk who is not able to sell quantities of goods at a fair price, is no more destructive than one who is shrewd enough to obtain more from a purchaser than he is really willing to spend. A first-class clerk, who has judgment, gaining the confidence of the patron and his employer, and who is able to arrange blossoms in a fine individual style, is a scarce article. There is and always will be room at the top for those climbing that way. "Artisticness" is a leading factor in the disposition of flowers. To offer them for sale in unsightly masses at a low price is not suflScient. It is far better to sell a few flowers, well ar- ranged, than many of them which in the end will detract, rather than aid the general love of flowers. Elegant window displays, taste in store and house decorations, promptness, fair- ness in dealing, progressiveness, con- stant energy and alertness are the older virtues with which the striving store-man is ever face to face in his race to out-class his competitor and to dispose of his wares, 'striven equally hard for by his brother grower. The general use of flowers is increas- ing far greater than the increase in population. This may be attributed to two factors — one that the masses live farther removed from Nature's beauty than formerly, thereby creating a gen- eral craving for it, and the other stronger one — the educational cam- paign of the retailers in the constant displaying and publicity of the flower business. Will it not be well then, to follow the trail which has been leading forward for many years? Our age has not been blessed with miracles, and it has been and always will be impossible for the flower stores to dispose of undue masses of flowers brought forward by climatic condi- tions. It is however, possible for the retailer to watch the trend of the mar- ket so as to aid in the fullest pos- sible extent the disposition of the largest numbers at the most favor- able time. It is unreasonable to expect that the erecting of greenhouses may proceed at the same enormous rate as in the last few years. It will be far better for the grower to produce more beauti- ful and varied varieties, and for the retailer in his mission to so install the love of flowers in the American hearts, that they will be found in the homes of all in uninterrupted beauty, fra- grance and refinement. WASHINGTON NOTES. Several of the local firms have been holding chrysanthemum shows and their stores have been filled with ad- mirers. Gude Bros, had their estab- lishment decorated throughout with running vines, palms, ferns and plant* Large pedestals were topped with pot- ted ferns and vines were placed over white screens to good effect. Among the chrysanthemums were some rec- ord breakers as regards size and the display included all the varieties now being shown in the local market. The greenhouse at the rear of the store was also elaborately decorated. .J. H. Small & Sons exhibition was the largest this firm has held in years and was marked by the exceptional beauty of the chrysanthemums. Their display of orchids and of many novel- ty roses was good. Fred H. Kramer showed a large number of varieties from his Anacos- tia houses, set off by growing plants. Japanese lanterns were strung from the roof of the conservatory at the rear of the store. Mr. Kramer is at present holding a sale of ferns and palms in jardinieres at reduced prices and of bulbs in decorated Japanese dishes. NEW YORK NOTES. P. Hamilton Goodsell of 200 Broad- way has leased eleven acres of the Astor Estate at West Farms for grow- ing nursery stock. Colin Ogston, supt. of the Kimball Conservatories Rochester, claims to possess the first sport from an orchid in existence. This is from Cattleya Harrisonial and the color is pale yel- low. Mr. Ogston has been making a visit to the nurseries in this vicinity during the past four days. November 16, 1912 HOKTICULTUEE 687 SUCCESSFUL FLORISTS all over the country are using McCray Refrigerators. The circulation of air Is so strong and steady that there can be no stagnation or dampness, so that your stock will always be fresh and fragrant. Furthermore ttie earing in ice will more than pay for the cost. McCray Refrigerators will lend attractiveness to your shop. Beautifully made and finished, they are lined with white enamel, opal glass, tile, mirrors or marble, as you desire. Write today for our catalog No. 72 which will give you ideas howto add to the attractiveness of your establishment. McCRAY REFRIGERATOR CO. r Chicago Ottite. 56 Wabash Ave. 553 Lake St., Kendallville, Ind Office, • 11 \\p-*it 42nH 8t PHILADELPHIA NOTES. M. Rice & Co. are exploiting an in- genious n-velty in cape flower sprays, introduced by them this season, made of natural prepared ferns, tipped witli natural colored cape flowers. Kline & Pappas, at 50 North 15th street, have a nice little store, near Broad street station, and seem to be doing a thriving business. The new boulevard when completed will no doubt draw other flower stores to the vicinity. Paul Berkowitz. of H. Bayersdorfer & Co.. is on duty again after a week at home — severe attack of rheuma- tism. Captains of industry are quick- ly missed. Wliat a glorious thing good health is! And how little we appreciate it until it flies the coop. Gardenia foliage for making up wreaths, etc., is a new wrinkle in the local market. The high-toned stores have taken to this with avidity and are making it quite a feature. The glossy green leaves are very chaste and effec- tive and give a touch of distinction to a bouquet or design not otherwise easily attainable. Gaul's Flower Room had its formal opening on the 9th inst. Mr. Gaul is a Battles graduate and has secured an ideal location at 17 South 13th, opposite Wanamaker's. He comes from a school fertile in the art of advertising and we look for some hustle in that connection. Battles is one of the few who "know how." Your good store, and your good goods, and good prices, are no good — good as they all may be — unless you get the people there. That's the supreme test — which few survive to reach. The new publicity committee of the Florists' Club met on the 11th inst. Seven members attended. Nothing definite was accomplished. Another call has been issued for Thursday, the 14th, when a fuller attendance is ex- pected. This committee is up against a tough proposition. Everybody wants publicity, of course. The big ones want their own individuality kept sacred — and will pay the piper. The rank and file would like publicity, too — provided it does not cost them any- thing. But it hardly seems fair to ask the big fellow to pay a share of his competitors' publicity bill — even if he is not so big. "Find a farden for yoursel, puir body!" A silver medal was awarded to Fire Flame, the new single rose exhibited by Robt. Scott & Son at the Fall Show of the Pennsylvania Horticultural So- ciety. This is a unique and beautiful introduction and is one of the dainti- est things in the bud stage. It is also beautiful when full open — with its Ave petals shining and alluring in Its lighter colorings. It may not take as a single; but great as a bud. The color is unique. Certificates of merit were given to two others of Messrs. Scott's introduc- tions on the same occasion. They were Janet and Mrs. Forde. Janet is a new hybrid tea rose deep orange cen- ter with lighter reflex, the petals being gracefully and distinctly received. Mrs. Forde is also a new hybrid tea; in color a soft rose, with lighter shadings. Both are good size; distinct and beau- tiful; and we look for further develbp- ments as to the commercial merits of them both. Needless to say we have the utmost faith in the good judgment of Alexander Buchanan Scott in pick- ing these from the hundreds of new seedlings clamoring tor recognition. John Stephenson's Sons deserve a word of praise for a splendid vase of Radiance, and John Welsh Young, not to be behind, came in with a fine show- ing of Maryland. These were only a few of the fine things on the second day of the Fall Show. Totty's Mrs. Shawyer, and Pierson's Milady were both given certificates of merit. The Mrs. Russell from Montgomery having been given a silver medal last year could but shine and stand pat. Hea- cock's Johnson sent in a great vase of Killarney from Roelof's. Miss Burk and Herman Van Gloden gave us two wonderful miniature model gardens. The amount of work and ingenuity and imagination and care that must have gone into these is beyond compute. We trust the results in the uplift of the public mind to higher and better gardening will jus- tify these strenuous endeavors. All honor to them. But wouldn't the same amount of genius and earnest effort tell better in other directions? This is not a criticism — only a thought. For instance, let them show the multi- tude how to make a bare and unin- teresting front or backyard look beau- tiful and artistic with a few well ar- ranged plants, shrubs, etc., and green sod without nick nacks and alongside a sample of the neglected. That would be an object lesson that would mean something and bear good fruit. And that's what horticultural societies are for. Raree-shows can be found for a nickel anywhere and they are worth about one-millionth of that im- portant coin. A horticultural society should keei) clear of that stratum in human affairs. Visitors: Philip Breitmeyer, Detroit, Mich.; J. A. Muller, Julius Roehrs Co , Rutherford. N. J.; J. H Th- mas, Bowers, Del.; C. B. Knickman. N. Y.; E. C. Marshall, Keni.ett Sq.. Pa.; Wallace R. Pieison, Cromwell, Conn.; Fred Burki, Pittsbuigh. Pa ; James Brown, Coatesville, Pa.; W. H. Vance, Wilmington, Del.; John F. Horn, Al- lentown. Pa. ST. LOUIS NOTES. Leroy Smith, vice-president of the J. F. Ammann Co., at Edwardsville, made an announcement that he had been a married man since last July, having then married Miss Ida Epps at St. Charles. Mo. Mr. Smith will take up a residence at Edwardsville with his bride. Robert Thomson, the local green- house builder, is building two houses, 30 X 100, for John T. Millegin at Crescent, Mo., where the latter has 1000 acres of land. Mr. Millegin says that if these are a success he will order a large range — perhaps 100,000 feet — and grow for the St. Louis mar- ket. John Himmer, Jr., has charge of the few small houses built some time ago for private use. Mr. Mille- gin is a gentleman with enormous capital. Visitors: Oliver Crissman, Punxu- tawney. Pa.; Arnold Ringier, repre- senting W. W. Barnard Co., Chicago; F. J. Farey, representing M. Rice & Co., Philadelphia; F. J. McPheron, Litchfield, 111. Ellis McLean & Co. have opened a retail flower store at 1061 Linn street, Cincinnati, Ohio. 688 HORTICULTURE November 16, 1912 $1.00 — J. 00 dozen. Special price in quantity. Our growers have largely iniTeased tlieir planting of Beauties, and we expect to be strong ou them all season Our increase this year is the cut of 18,000 plants. $7.50 per 50 lb. case; 2 cases, $14.00. Fine Stock. Prompt Delivery. Business Hoars: 7 A. M. — 8 P. M. The Leo Niessen Co, WHOLBSA.LE FLORISTS 12?!. ^.id^laTe^ts.. PHILADELPHIA SiiiiiiiiiiiiiRiiaiiniiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiKiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiuiHa^ I To Cut Flower Growers and | I Retail Florists I IF YOU want to find a market for your s product 2 want a. regular or special supply S of the product of the best ^ growers S THE BEST LETTERS FOR FLORIST'S USE THOSE MADE BY THE Boston Florist Letter Co. fi6 PEARL ST. BOSTON N. F. 3IcCarthy, Mgr. Order direct or buy from your local supply dealer. InNit84. 316 Walnut St., Cincinnati. S Consult the Advertisements on S E these Wholesale Flower Pages S i 5 = The Advertisers Represented Here are the I^eadlOK S 5 Concerns In the Wholesale Flower Trade iniiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiimiiNiiiiii J HOERBER BROS. Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers Greenhouses at Des PUines, 111. WE GROW BRIDES I6S INI. \A/ab»ash >V^^^. POEHLMANN BROS. CO Cut Flowers All the Year Round 33-35-37 RANDOLPH STREET, Greenhouses, Morton Grove, III. CHICAGO WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS TRADE PRICES — Per 1 00 TO DEALERS ONLY ROSES I CINCINNATI I November 12 DETROIT November 4 Am. Beauty, Fancy and Special... *' " Extra No. I " *' Lower Grades Killarney, Richmond, Maryland .. Bride, 'Maid ... Hillingdon, Ward, Melody Tafi , Sunburst Carnations Cattleyas - Lilies, LongiBorum Lily of the Valley Violets Chrysanthemums, Fancy '* Ordinary Daises .... . Sweet Peas Gardenias Adiantum Smilax Asparagus Plumous, Strings (100) " " & Spren. (100 bchs.). 20.00 15.00 10.00 4.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 1. 00 8.00 3.00 ■35 10.00 35 -oo 20.00 20.00 15.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 8.00 8.00 3.00 50,00 10.00 4.00 .75 12.50 8.00 :-' 1. 00 12.50 I 40.00 25.00 30.00 25.00 15.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 z.oo 3-O0 -50 30.00 5.00 35.00 30.00 9.00 8.00 10.00 8.00 3.00 15-00 4.00 ■75 35 -oo 15-00 15.00 15.00 to to - to to to 1.50 to 15.00 to 25.00 to 25.00 BUFFALO November 12 I PITT^BURGH November 12 15.00 10.00 6.00 2.00 3.00 3.00 4.00 3.00 1.00 40.00 10.00 18.00 6.00 .50 .50 40.00 25.00 15.00 10.00 4.00 8.00 5.00 7.00 8.00 2.50 50.00 12.09 4.00 •50 eo.oo 12.00 1. 00 •75 1. 00 15.00 60.00 20.00 15.00 8.00 4.00 3.00 to to . 30.00 I8.Q0 I2.0Q 6.00 8. 00 3.00 3.00 1-50 40.00 8.00 3.00 .50 20.00 6.00 .50 .50 25.00 .00 to 35-00 35.00 S.oo 8.00 to 3.00 to 50.00 to 10.00 to 4.00 to .75 to 25.00 to 15.00 to I. 00 W -75 to 40.0* to 1.35 to 15.00 to 50.00 to 50.00 J.fl.BUOL©NG 82-84-86 E. Randolph St., Chicago OUR STOCK IS A-l AND IT IS QUALITY NOT PRICES THAT TALKS CHICAGO CARNATION COMPANY A. T. PYFER, Manager 30 East Randolph Street, - CHICAGO, ILL. Chicago Flower Growers' Association ■ Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers and Plants ' 176 N. MICHIGAN AVE., BETWEEN RANDOLPH AND LAKE STREETS. CHICAGO November 16, 1912 HORTICULTURE 689 DOUBLE WHITE KILLARNEY The best White Rose on the market today. Quality now better than at any time since we began to handle it. ALL KILLARNEYS, BOTH PINK AND WHITE SPECIAL per 100 .flO.OO and $12.00 EXTRA per 100 $0.00 FANCY per 100 $8.00 FIRST per 100 $5.00 SECOND per 100 $3.00 VALLEY: Special, $4.00 per 100; Extra, $3.00 per 100. WHITE ORCHIDS : $3.00 per doz., $40 00 per 100. GARDENIAS: Special, $4.00 per doz. Fancy, $3.00 per doz. First, $2.00 per doz. HEADQUARTERS FOR GREENS WILD SMILAX: $5.00 per case. GRADE OF VML.LtliT ON HAND GARDENIAS, DAISIES, ROSES AND CARNATIONS JAMES MclVIANUS,5Hd"?.55 W. 26th St.. New York NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only ROSES AND CARNATIONS American Beauty, Fancy and Special . " ** Extra No.i '* " Lower Grades Killarney. Richmond, Maryland Bride. Maid HjllinKdon. Ward, Melody Talt, Sunburst Carnations Last Half of Week First Half of Week ending Nov 9 beginning Nov. 11 1912 1912 15.00 to 25.00 20.00 to 30.00 10.00 to 20.00 8.00 to 12.00 4.00 to 8.00 6.00 to 8.00 1. 00 to 3.00 1.00 to 3.00 • so to 4.00 1. 00 to 5.00 ■5° to 4.00 1.00 to 5.00 .50 to 6.00 •50 to 6.00 .50 to 8.00 ■50 to 8.00 .50 to J. 50 ■50 to 1.50 BA.I>Gr^K"ir, RIBJl^BJI^ «Sfc IV£B"irBJl«, Into. WHOLESALE FLORISTS S-» ■Weait: 2S1;ln& Street:, :Me-w 'Vorta: Telephones {{^ j Madison Square CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Frank H. Traendly CbaHu Scbanek TRAENDLY & SGHENCK Wholesale Florists 131 West 28th St., New York Telephones : 798 and 799 Madifoa Square ConiigDmenti Solicited CKNTRAJLIiT LOCATBD, THE HUB OF THE FLOWER MARKET SECTION CHARLES MILLANG Wholesale Florist 55 & 57 W. 26 St., N. Y. Telephone 7062 MadUon Telepbone 3860 Madi«on Square WOODROW & MARKETOS WHOLESALE Plantsmen and Florists 41 West 2Btti Street NEW YORK FRANK MILLANG Wholesale Florist 55-57 West 26th St., NEW YORK Shipuieuts, auy quantity, Whole- sale Market Rates. A.LYOUNG&CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Choice Cut Flowers «jr- tllNSlr.NMENTS SOLICITED S4 West 28th St.. NEW YORK Prompt Payments. Telephone 3559 Madison Sq. HENRY M.HllBIN.'iDN.Pros. MAURICE I.. (ILASS.Trcai CHAS E.KOBINSON.F-I'rcs. .70SEPH .MARCOLIS, Scc'y HENRY M. ROBINSON CO. OF NEW YORK Maurice L. Glass. Manager 55-57 WEST 26lh ST. NEW YORK CITY Special Atientiofi to the Shipping Trade November 16, 1912 HORTICULTURE 691 Fine Quality of Brilliant Bronze and Green Galax, 40c. per 1000; $3.00 per case of 10,000. A-1 Dag:ger and Fancy Ferns, 75 cents per 1000. Laurel Festooninsr, 4 cents per yard. Bunch Laurel, 25 eeuts per bundle. All otber Evergreens at lowest prices. Write, Wire or Telephone. MILLINGTON FERN CO. MILLINGTON. MASS. Telegraph Station, New Salem, Mass. Unknown Customers — CasL with order or reference. Flower Market Reports f CotLthtued from pa^e O^o) Indian summer time, we have an ava- lanche of chrysanthemums such as this market has never before experi- enced. The wholesale business is in a deplorable state and it is not possi- ble to quote any reliable prices, the market being in such a very unstable condition. Many growers have been trying to hold back for Thanksgiving, but the weather has vetoed this. Oth- er stocks are quite as plentiful as chrysanthemums in proportion and the prices quoted on these are in like manner unreliable. Chrysant he- PHILADELPHIA mums are now in their full glory. Splendid Bonnaffons are the leaders in yellow; and the three Chad- wicks, white, yellow and pink, are in the front rank in their special class. Yellow and white Eatons are also con- spicuous. Some of the varieties usual only for Thanksgiving have already been cropped. This has brought im- mense volumes of flowers to market for the week but withal the prices have held their own fairly well. In consequence of this unusually early cutting it is prophesied that Thanks- giving flowers will be scarcer than usual. Roses are fine stock all along the line. We have never seen finer Maryland at this season and the Kil- larneys are also magnificent. Beauties are still rather scarce and are higher in price. Indications point to increas- ed production within the next week or so. Yellow roses are still going well, with Sunburst leading and Ward and Melody pulling right up. The cooler weather has shortened up the carna- tion crop, and the market on these is of the healthiest character; quality improving. Orchids are in fair supply with demand good. Violets plentiful and selling well. Sweet peas have ALBANY CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE THOMAS TRACEY, Mgr. WHOLESALE ONLY 76 Maiden Lane, ALBANY, N. Y. SAVE TIME AND MONEY BY SENDING YOIB OKDKlt TO U.S - Prices Right. Consignments Solicited. Telephone Connection WELCH BROS. CO. AMERICAN BEAUTY, KILLAR»4EY, RICHMOND, MARYLAND AND ALL THE SUPERIOR R JjES, LILY OF THE VALLEY, CARNATIONS. ORCHIDS ««» .> L. - BEST PRODUCED 226 Devonshire Street, Boston, Mas*. William F. Kasting Co. \A/^Holesal( 383-387 ELLICOTT ST. >ris-ts BUFFALO, N. Y. —MONTREAL FLORAL EXCHANGE, LTD.-, ORGANIZED FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CANADIAN TRADE. CUT FLOTTEBS AND FLORISTS' StITLIES OK KVEKY DESCRII'TION. Homr-crown Stock b SpeclaltT. STBIt'TLV WHOLESALE: NOTHING SOLD AT RETAILu Ample reference (orBlahed ma t* •UadUc mad financial ablllt.v of tlie rompanr. 123 MANSFIELD STREET. MONTREAL. P. Q. NEW YORK QUOTATIOMS PER 100. To Dealers Only MISCELLANEOUS Cattleyas Lilies. Longlftorum .... Lily of the Valley Violets Chrysanthemums. Fancy '* Ordinary Daises Sweet Peas Gardenias Adiantum 5mllax Asparagus Plumosus, strings (per loo) " ** & Spren (loo bunches) . Ust Half of Week ending Nov. 9 1912 15.CX3 to 35.00 2.00 to 4.00 1. 00 to 2.50 .15 to .35 8.00 .to 25.00 2.00 to 6.00 to 2.00 2.00 25.00 •50 8.00 25.00 12.00 1. 00 10.00 First Half ef Week beginning Nov. II 1912 15.00 2.00 1.00 •15 8.00 2.00 I. CO 16.00 6.00 8.00 to to to to to to to to to to to to to 35.00 3.00 3.00 •35 20.00 6.00 a. 00 2.00 20.00 8.0c so.oo 12.00 made their appearance and are fair for so early in the season. The local florists are tumbling over themselves to get a few flowers of Fire Flame rose to present to their extra special customers. All of which is good business, and in line with the new publicity campaign which we hear so much about. Few changes, only that ST. LOUIS there are more chrys- anthemums of the fancy grade. Business is not any too brisk. Most of the leading retail stores are making great chrysanthe- mum displays in their show windows and say there is very little call for anything else. Roses are very plenti- ful. Carnations are improving in quantity and quality. Violets were in big demand all during the week, with not too many coming in. There is more WASHINGtON stock in the mar- ket than is needed and as a whole business may be termed dull. Prices on all varieties are low. The large quantity of chrys- anthemums that are now coming into the market are displacing all other flowers. Locally grown roses in many cases are exceptionally fine and vio- lets are coming into the market in better shape. It is expected that the unrest caused throughout the govern- ment circles by the change In the ad- ministration will tend to materially decrease the demand for cut flowers and this condition will continue until after Inauguration Day and until the employees are absolutely sure that no changes will be made tor political reasons. DURING RECESS. Cook County Florists' Bowling League Scores, November 6, 1912. Carn.ttions. Lorman. 142 148 98 L'b'rm'n 144 149 143 A'mstr'g 104 1.S4 112 Brunke. 154 180 150 A. Zech. 156 131 151 Violets. A.H'bn'r 187 159 127 .T.icobs.. 138 134 19S Cole 103 113 119 Schultz.. 178 1S2 190 J. H'bn'r 170 169 169 Attendance and interest are holding up to a remarkable degree, considering how busy florists are now. Orchids. Vilter... 132 93 96 Graff... 136 148 1.32 Cohen... 122 89 150 George.. 150 138 125 J. Zech. 157 155 155 Roses. Engles.. 137 126 150 Gassier.. 108 132 127 Krentz.. 117 S3 110 H. Cas'r 159 114 149 Goerisch 133 138 137 MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, Inc. WHOUSALE COMMISSION FLORISTS Consignments Solicited Hardy Fancy Fern Our Specialty 38-40 BROADWAY, DETROIT, MICH. €92 HORTICULTUEE November 16, 1912 Buyer's Directory and Ready Reference Guide Advertisements under this head, one cent a word. Initials count as words. Display advertisers in this issue are also listed under this classification without charge. Reference to Iii»t of Advertisers will indicate the respective pages. Buyers failing to find what they want in this list wUl confer a favor by writing us and we will try to put them in communication with reliable dealers. ACCOUNTANT K. J. Dysart, 40 State St., Boston. For page see List of AdvertlBers. APHINE Aphlne Mfg. Co., Madison, N. J. For page aee List of ATlTertlserg. AKACCARIA8 Godfrey Aiclimann, Philadelphia, P«. For page see List of Advertisers. .4SPARAGrS E. M. Mc-Kerr, Cunandaigua, N. Y. .ispara^us Spi'eugeril. For page see List of Advertisers. Asparagus plumosiis nanus, 4-in., $8.00 .per 100: ifTruX) per lOOU. Cash. A. B. ■Cronbaugb, Ada, Ohio. Asparagus Sprengeril. 2 Inch, $2.03 per 100; $18.00 per 1000. Cash please. Felsch Bros., Maywood, 111. AZALEAS P. Ouwerkerk, Hobokeu, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Leuthy & Co., Boslindale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Loechner & Co., New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. BARGAINS IN GLADIOLI SURPLUS STOCK of standard varieties at bargain prices. Send for list of splendid .novelties. Chamberlain & Uage, Groton, Mass. BAV TREES Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia, Pa. P'or page see List of Advertisers. McHutchlson & Co., 17 Murray St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. August Rolker & Sons, 31 Barclay St., New York. For page^see List of^ Advertisers. ■Breck-Koblnson Nursery Co., Lexington, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Bay trees and Box trees, all sizes. Write fi>r special list. Julius Koehrs Co., Ruther- ford, N. J. BEDDING PLANTS A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. For page see List of Advertisers. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. For page see List of Advertisers. BEGONIAS J. A. Peterson & Sons, Cincinnati, O. Glory of Cincinnati. For page see List of Advertisers. Vernon Begonias, 3 inch, In bloom, nice ■plants, $3.00 per 100. Cash please. Felsch Bros., Maywood. 111. BERBERIS THUNBERGII 100,000 Berberls Thunbcrgll, from 6 In. to 2% ft., and new seed of same; also Clematis panlculata, 1, 2 and 3yr. old, and new seed. Get my prices. Ben]. Connell, Florist, MerchantvlUe, N. J. BOXWOOD TREES Bohbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Box Trees, all sizes. Ask tor special list. BOILERS Kroeschell Bros. Co., 436 Erie St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Burnham Co.. 1133 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Hltchlngs & Co.. 1170 Broadway, N. Y. BOXES— CUT FLOWER— FOLDING Edwards Folding Box Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. Folding cut flower boxes, the best made. Write for list. Holton & llunkel Co., Mil- waukee. Wis. BULBS AND TUBERS Arthur T. Boddington, New York, N. Y. Decoration Day aud May Flowering Tulips. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 33 Barclay St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Michell's Seed House. Philadelphia, Pa. Special Bulb Otters. For page see List of Advertisers. Ralph M. Ward & Co., 71 Murray St., New York. Horseshoe Brand Lilies and French Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers. James VIck's Sons. Rochester, N. Y. Special Bulb Prices. For page see List of Advertisers. The W. W. Barnard Co., Chicago, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. Fottler, Flske, Rawson Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. E. S. Miller, Wading River, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. P. H. Goodsell, New Y'ork, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. O. V. Zangen, Hoboken, N. J. Dutch and French. For page see List of Advertisers. Weeber & Don, New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertlserg. R. & J. Farqubar Co., Boston. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. H. Youell, Syracuse, N. Y. Bulbs of all descriptions. Write for prices. C. Keur & Sons, Ilillegoiii. Holland. New York Branch. 31-33 llroadway. BURLAP MATS Wm. Elliott & Sons, New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. CANNAS R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. For page see List of Advertisers. THE IMPROVED CANNAS. Y'ou can double your profits by stock- ing UD with the new oannas. Be sure to get our list before you place your order. The Conard & Jones Company, West Grove, Penna. CARNATION STAPLE Split carnations quickly, easily and cheaply mended. Plllsbury's Carnation Staple, 2000 for $1.00 post paid. I. L. Plllsbury, Galesburg, 111. CARNATIONS F. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette, Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. CHRYSANTHEMUMS S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., Phila., Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. H. Totty. Mndlson, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Chrysanthemum stock plants of Unaka and Smith's Advance, $.5.00 per 100: Chry- solora, best earlv yellow, 2-in. pots, $6.00 per 100. Cash with order. Wm. Trlcker, Arlington, N. J. Stock Chrysanthemum plants. Golden Glow, Pacific Supreme, White and Yellow Bonnallon, also other kinds. $3.00 per 100. Cash with order or will excliange for root- ed geranium cuttings. Felsch Bros., May- wood, 111. CHRYSANTHEMUM, THE. By A. Her- rington. The author has endeavored to assist and direct tlie efforts of those who would grow and excel in prnduclng per- fect chrysanthemum flowers, showing that not in secret arts and practices, but In plain course of procedure are the desIrM results attained. Illustrated. IflO pagea. Price .W cents. Orders filled by HORTICULTURE, 11 H.imiltnn Place, Boston. COCOANUT FIBRE SOIL 20th Century Plant Food Co., Beverly, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. CYCLAMENS Thomas Roland, Nahant. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Bergenfleld Nurseries, Bergenfleld, N. J. Cvclameu giganteum. Hue 34n.. $0.00; 4- m,."$12 00; -i-in.. .$2r,.00 per 100. Fine plants in bud. Cash. C. L. Osborn. Sidney. Ohio. Cyclamens. 3-incli pots. $10.00 per 100; $80.00 per 1000. Julius Roehrg Co., Ruther- ford. N. J. CYRTOMIUM R. C. Hantn-d, Norwalk, Conn. For page see List of Advertisers. DAHLIAS Dahlias— 2.'i00 field clmiips, latest varie- ties, cheap for cash: or what have yon to exchange? <',eo. H. Walker, Dahlia Expert, North Dighton. M.iss. East Bridgewater Dahlia Gardens are the largest and most up-to-date In America. Over 850.000 field clumps to offer at right prices. Be sure and send your wants to T. K. Alexander, The Eastern Dahlia King, East Bridgewater, Mass. NEW DAHLIAS FOR 1012. Dorothv Peacock, Mrs. J. Gardner Cai- sett. Golden Wedding, New Century Dah- lias, etc. Big stock of best cut flower dahlias. Write for surplus list and special prices. Peacock Dahlia Fiirms, Williams- town Junction, N. J., Post OflSce, Berlin. N. J. DAPHNE R. G. Hanford, Norwalk, Conn. For page see List of Advertisers. DECORATIVE PLANTS A. Leuthy & Co., Perkins St. Nurseriea, Roslindale. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Robert Craig Co., Market and 49th Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. John Scott, Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List_of Advertisers^ Woodrow & Marketos. 41 West 28th St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. For List of Advertisers See Pap 663 November 16, 1912 HORTICULTURE 695 DOUBI/E CI.AW HAMMER Dooblc Claw Hammer Co., Brooklyn, N. T DRACAENAS Dracnena Indlvisa, 2 Inch, $2.00 per 100 or $18.00 per 1000. Cash please. relscb Bros., Maywood, 111. FERTIIilZERS Elmer D. SDiitli & Co., Adrian, Mich. Fertiline. For page see List of Advertisers. 20th Century Plant Food Co., Beverlv, Maaa. For page see List of Advertisers. Stumpp & Walter Co., New York, N. T. Clay's Fertilizer. For page see List of Advertisers. Pulverized Manure Co., 31 Dnion Stock Yards, Chicago, III. Wizard Brand Cattle Manure. FERNS R. G. Hantord, Xorwalk, Conn. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Leathy & Co., Roslindale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Godfrey Aschmann, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. H. H. Barrows & Son, Whitman, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. John Scott, Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Robert Craig Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Frank Oechslln, 4911 Quincy St., Chicago. Ferns for Dishes. For page see List of Advertisers. P. R. Plerson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Fern runners, fine stock Boston, Whit- manli, Amerpohll, Sprlngfleldll, $1.80 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. Roosevelt runners, very fine, $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. Roosevelt, 4-lnch, $15.00 per 100, 5-Inch, $25.00 per 100. Asparagus Plumosus, 4- Inch, handsome stock, ,$8.00 per 100. 50.000 sq. ft. of glass at Cleveland, O., devoted exclusively to ferns. I have the best stock to he had anywhere. Prices are low, for cash only. Schneider, Florist, Springfield, FLORISTS' ENCYCLOPEDIA FREE M. Rice & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS' LETTERS Boston Florist Letter Co., 66 Pearl St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES N. F. McCarthy & Co., 112 Arch St., Boston. For page^seeList^ of Advertisers. H. M. Roblnson~iSrCo.ri5 Province St7~and 9 Chapman Place, Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. M. Rice & Co7~122(rRace~StTr PhilaTTaT For page see List of Advertisers. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., 1129 Arch St., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. Welch Bros. Co., 228 Devonshire St. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWER POTS. W. H. Ernest, 28th and M Sts., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. A. H. Hews & Co.. Cambridge, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Hllflnger Bros.. Ft. Edward, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Syracuse Pottery Co., Syracuse, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. FOR EXCHANGE To exchange for cash or violet clumps (Marie Louise prcfcrri'd i. 'mums, 200 stock plants. Pacific Supreme; 50 Smith's Ad- vance, 5c. Pansy plants, transplanted, $5.00 per 1,04-ln. plants, extra early, continuous bloomer, $2.50 pel" 100; $20.00 per 1000. Cash. B. B. Pohlmann, 645 Chapin, Rocktord, III. FUNGINE Aphine Mfg. Co., Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. GALAX Michigan Cut Flower Co., 38 and 40 Broad- way, Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. Kervan Co., New York. For page see List of AdveiHsers. Milllngton Fern Co., Milllngton, Mass, For page see List of Advertisers. GLADIOLUS John Lewis ' hilds, Flowerfleld, N. Y. For page see List of .^ilvertisers. A. Henderson & Co.. Chicago, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. SURPLUS STOCK of standard varieties at bargain prices. Send for list of splendid novelties. Chamberlain & Gage, Groton, Mass. GLASS Foley Mfg. Co., Western Ave., between 25th and 26th Sts., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers Sharp, Partridge & Co., 22d and Lumber Sts., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Parshelsky Bros., Inc., 215-217 Havermeyer St., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers Greenhouse glass, lowest prices. John- ston Glass Co., Hartford City, Ind. GLAZING POINTS H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. Peerless Glazing Point. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE BUILDING MATERIAL A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset, Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Metropolitan Material Co., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co., Chicago. Pecky Cypress for Benches. For page see List of Advertisers. Frank Van Assche, Jersey City, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Burnbam Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. S. Jacobs & Sons, Brooklyn, N. Y. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION Foley Mfg. Co., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Charles H. Dodd, Jersey City, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. H. Lntton, Jersey City, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Metropolitan Material Co., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Frank Van Assche, Jersey City, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION — Continued. Lord & Bumham Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Plerson U-Bar Co., Madison Ave., New York. Designer and Builder. Hitchtngs & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. Y. GUTTERS King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. Y. King Channel Gutters. Metropolitan Material Co., Brooklyn, N. Y. Iron Gutters. HAIL INSURANCE Florists' Hall Asso. of America. J. G. Esler, Saddle River, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. HARDY FERNS AND GREEN GOODS Michigan Cut Flower Exchange. 38 and 40 Broadway, Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. The Kervan Co., New York. For page sec List of Advertisers. Milllngton Fern Co., Milllngton, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers, H.4RDY PERENNIALS Palisades Nurseries, Sparkill, N. Y. HEATING APPARATUS Kroeschell Bros. Co., 466 Erie St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. H. Dodd, Jersey City, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. HERB.4CE0US PERENNIALS Bay State Nurseries, No. Ablngton, Mass. li'or page see List of Advertisers. E. S. Miller, Wading River, N. Y. I''or page see List of Advertisers. P Ouwerkerk, P. O. No. 1, Hoboken, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Palisade Nurseries, Sparkill, N. Y. HOSE H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. HOT-BED SASH A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset, Mass. For page .see List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. I'arsbelsky Bros., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Buruham Co., 1133 Broadway, N. i. For page see List of Advertisers. INSECTICIDES Eastern Chemical Co., Boston, Mass. Imp. Snap Spray. For page see List uf .\dvertlsers. Aphine Manufacturing Co., Madison, N. J. Aiihine and Fungiue. For page see List of Advertisers. Lemon Oil Co., Baltimore, Md. Standard Insecticide. For page see List of Advertisers. Interstate Tobacco Co., New York, N. T. "Tip Top" Tobacco Powder. For page see List of Advertisers. Benjamin Hammond, Flsbklli-on-IIudson, N. Y. Slug Shot. For page see List of Advertisers. Kentucky Tobacco Product Co., Louisville, Ky. NIco-Fume. For page see List of Advertisers. JAPANESE LILIES Loechner & Co., New York, -N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. LEMON OIL Lemon Oil Co., Baltimore, Md. For page see List of Advertisers. In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Hoiticulture 694 HOETICULTURE November 16, 1912 R. & J tILT BU1.B8 Farquhiir & Co., Boston, New Lilies. For page_seeJ.Ut^£ Advertisers. Mass. Jas Tick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. ^^^_^^%ee_LW^ Advertisers. "Rr^rwlrr&"ci);71»ew Yorli, N. ' Horse Shoe Bianf •,...,. For page see List of Advertisers Y. LII^X OF THE VAl.I'EY PIP8 Loechner & Co , New York. N ^r. For page seeList of Advertisers. August Rolker&Sons, 31 Barclay St. N. Y. ^^ For page see List of Advertisers. McHutchlson & Co . 17 Murray St., N. Y. Berlin Valley Pips- ^, For page see List of Advertlgers. LOBEtIA CARDINALIS Mt Desert Nurseries, Bar Harbor, Me. For page see List of Advertisers. MARGCEKITES Marguerite plants from . sy^:'"^''^ P"'!' MASTICA F O Pierce Co., New York, N. Y. For page see Lls^^fj4dvertlser^^__ Ji^^IiSr^i^ck^ Sons, Boston, Mass. Tor pfge sle List of AdvertUers. ORCHID FIOWEBS Jas. McManus. New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. ORCHID PLANTS Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J. For page •"- List of Advertisers. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Hybrid Orchids. For page see List of Advertisers. Sander, St. Albans, England, importc?. Exporter, Growers, Hybridists. 'P For page see Ltet of Adj^rtlserg. By«g.^f.'^Vn^l!Sr'?.5.".U"S^^r-o|^ S 'tlT'T.^ie.ill X"o?chl"d'ace-o^ Xnts etc The most complete work on &rchid3 and Orchid Culture ever pub- "^^^^ers"" mfed'T;- HORTICULTURE. U Hamilton Place, Boston^ ^^__ PALMS, ETC. A Leuthy & Co., Perkins St. Nurseries, Roslindale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers^ '"B^bwiTT^Sin^riuth^o^^^ J- For page sppj^lst of Advertlsere^ POT HANGERS Pot hangers, Kramer's ?1 doz. bJ exp., 11^ by mill I. N. Kramer & Sons, CedM Rapids, Iowa. PRIMDIiAS Malachoides, strong 3% 1°;. /«,«|yJ»i! 5 In , S7.0O per 100. Israel Quint, Wo Wal nut Ave., Roxbury, Ma8S;_ T!riS^55Srchinese and Obconica, fine \l%: &%r 7S0. ^"^li l^o^G?ILhTuses' Utica, N. Y. PRIVET Franklin Davis Nursery Co., Baltimore, Md. ralifornla Privet, well grown, 2-year-old plantf from 12 inches to 3 feet: well fln- k^ cr\ur\T^yMrZ'. 7Ve'opS Veltchii For prices and particulars ad- I.^rrharles^jack^lghtstown, N. J. RAFFIA McHutchtoon & Co "Murray Bt^.N. For page see List of Adverusers. y. MUSHROOM SPAWN Weeber & Don, New York, N. Y. For page_6eeJ^lstjof^dj^ertiser8^ NICO-FCME Kentucky Tobacco Product Co., Louisville, Ky. For page see List of Advertisers. -^dfrey Aschmann 7"«delpMa^''- For page see List of Advertisers. r yn v*b^ -J—--- Rnhert CralB Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page sle Lik_of^Mvertl3er8^ John Scott, Brooklyn N- ^. For page see Lls^rf^Advertlsere^ Toseoh Heacock, Wyncote, Pa. Fo5^^eleeJ>isL5LAdl55y?52i- REFRIGERATORS FOR FLORISTS McCray Refrigerator Co., Kendalville, Ind. For page see List of AdverUsers. RHODODENDRONS John Waterer & Sons, Ltd., Bagshot, Eng. •'^^Vo£^2_8eeJ^i3i^Lj*^ISiy55Et p. Ouwerkerk. Hoboken, N. J. For page^eej^ls^^f^^dvertlsers^ Loechner & Co., New York, N. Y. FoIpa£.^e_Ll?ij5LA5li'-M?5^ NOVELTIES IN GLADIOLI «!TTRPLUS STOCK of standard varieties at bar-iin prices. Send for list of splendid noveltfes! Chamberlain & Gage, Groton, Mass. ^^^__^^_— NURSERY STOCK P Onwerkerk, Weehawken Heights, N, J. For page see List of AdverUsers. Aiiffiiat Rolker & Son, 31 Barclay St., N. Y. -*'"e"|,y«^^^ej^te^rfj^dvertisers^__ PATENTS LAdl5rti8ert , ' W & T Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. American Grown Roses. For page^egJjsj^Lj^dve^Mggg: Bav State Nurseries, North Abington. Mass. ^ For page see Llst^LA^I^EMSS!!^ pg_ S S. Pennock-Meehan Co., P^jla.. - For page see List of AdverUsers. A N. Plerson, Cromwell, Conn. Bedding Roses. For page^see List of AdverUsers. Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page^eeJJst _of^idvertlser8^_ Wood Bros., Flshklll, N. Y. For page see List of AdverUsers Charles H. Totty, Madison, N. J Rose Mrs. George Sbawyer For page eee List of Advertisers Plant Trellises and Stakes. P. A. Angler & Co., Westboro, Mass. _ PLANT TUBS H A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. "Rlverton Special. For page see List of Advertisers. Nursery Co., Lexington, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Breck-Bobinson RUBBER TREES Godfrey Aschmann, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of AdverUserB^_ PIPE AND FITTINGS Foley Mfg. Co., Chicago. ONION SETS Leonard Seed Co., Chicago, IlL For page see List of AdverUsers. ir^s^^eiTB^^^C^JJj^lEr^^ POINSETTIAS A. Henderson & Co. Chicago, m. ^ 3 s. Skldelsky, Pblla-lf 'P^'?' ™ "" For page see List of AdverUsers. SEED GROWERS Oklahoma Seed Growers Co EnmOkto. For page see List oj^AdvernserB. Leonard Seed Co.. Chicago. 111. For page see List^Lj**!?^^^^^^ i^e^ettsTciark Seed Co., MUford. Conn. For page see List of Advertisers. Braslan Seed Grower8j:o.^^an^ Jose^^L ^^ia^^^Tminr^n & Co., Copenhagen. ■" Denmark. Loechner & Co., New York, N. Y. SEEDS Joseph Breck & Sons, Kl and 52 N. Market St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. For List of Advertisers See Page 663 -■November 16, 1912 HOETICULTURE 695 SEEDS— Continned ■ Mlehell's Seed House, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of AdTertlsere. Fottler, Flske, Rawson Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 33 Barclay St., N. T. For page see Ll3t_of Advertisers. Leonard Seed Co., Chicago, 111 Peas, Beans, Radish and all Garden Seeds. For page see List of Advertisers. 8. S. Skldelsky & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Cyclamen and Pansy Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. Arthur T. Boddlngton. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Bolglano & Son. Baltimore, Md. The Haven Seed Co., Santa Ana, Call. Tomato Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. James Vlck's Sons, Rochester, N. r. For page see List of Advertisers. S. Bryson Ayres Co., Independence, Mo. Sweet Peas. For page see List of Advertisers. Weeber & Don, New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Loechner & Co., New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. T. J. Grey Co.. 32 So. Market St., Boston. Shamrock Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. P. Hamilton Goodsell, New York, N. Y. Grass Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. S. D. Woodruff & Son, New York, N. Y. Garden Seed. For page seeList ofAdvertlsers. H. Youell, Syracuse, N. Y. SEED P.^CKETS. Brown Bag Filling Machine Co., Fltchburg, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. SLUG SHOT B. Hammond, FlshklU-on-Hudson, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. SPHAGNUM MOSS J. H. Sprague, Barnegat, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Sphagnum Muss, large bales. Green iloss In bbls. Laurel Bunches and Broken Laurel. James Day, Milford, N. H. Live Sphiignum moss, orchid peat and orchid biiskets always on hand. Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J. SFIBEAS CBreck-Robinson Nursery Co., Lexington, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. STOVE PLANTS Orchids — Largest stock In the country. Stove plants and Crotons, finest collection. jDllus Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. TIP TOP TOBACCO POWDEB Interstate Tobacco Co., Inc., 1397-1399 Ave. A, New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. VENTILATING APPARATUS Foley Mfg. Co., Chicago. The Advance Co., Richmond, Ind. Improved Ventilator Arm. For page see List of Advertisers. Quaker City Machine Works, Richmond, Ind. 20th Century Arm. For page see List of Advertisers. VINCAS Vlnea Minor, or grave myrtle, a hardy • evergreen trailing plant particularly adapt- ed to covering graves. It is a beantlful dark green, thrives as well in dense shade as In the sun. I have thousands of well rooted outdoor grown plants and rooted runners. $.5.00 per 1000. Samples free by .mall. C. M. Webb, Fa.vettevllle, Tenn. WIRED TOOTHPICKS W. J. Cowee, Berlin, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. WIREWORK Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Wlrework. Write for our catalogue. HoltoD & Hunkel Co.. Milwaukee. Wis. William E. Heilscher's Wire Works, 38-40 Broadway, Detroit, Mich. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Albany, N. Y. Albany Cut Flower Exchange, Albany, N. Y. For pase see List of Advertisers. BostoD N. F. McCarthy & Co., 112 Arch St. and 31 Otis St. For page see List of Advertisefg. Welch Bros. Co.. 226 Devonshire St. For page see List of Advertisers. H. M. Robinson & Co., 15 Province St. and 9 Chapman PI. For page see List of Advertisers. BnlTalo, N. T. William F. Kastlng Co., 383-87 Eillcott St. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Peter Relnberg, 37 Randolph St. For page see List of Advertisers. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. J. A. Budlong, 37-39 Randolph St. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Flower Growers' Association, 176 N. Michigan Ave. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Carnation Co., 30 E. Randolph St. For page see List of Advertisers. Hoerber Bros., Chicago, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. Cincinnati, Ohio The J. M. McCnllough's Sons Co., 316 Walnut St. For page see List of Advertisers. Detroit Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 38 and 40 Broadway. For page see List of Advertisers. Montreal Montreal Floral Co., Ltd., Montreal, P. Q. For page see List of Advertisers. New York M. C. Ford, 121 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. H. B. Froment, 57 W. 28th St., New York. For page see Hat of Advertisers. E. C. Horan, 55 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. James McManus, 55 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. W. F. Sheridan, 133 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. H. Kuebler, 28 Wllloughby St., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Moore, Hentz & Nash, 55 and 57 W. 26th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Greater New York Florists' Association, 162 Livingston St., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Charles Millang, 55 and 57 West 26th St., For page see List of Advertisers. P. J. Smith, 49 West 28th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. W. P. Ford, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Traendly & Schneck, New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. WHOLESALE FLORISTS New York — Continued Frank Millang, 55-57 West 26th St. For page see List of Advertisers. Badgley, Rledel & Meyer, Inc., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Woodrow & Marketos, 41 West 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. Henry M. Robinson Co., New York, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. J. K. Allen, New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. A. L Young & Co., New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Philadelphia Leo. Niessen Co., 1209 Arch St., Phlla., P«. For page see List of Advertisers. The S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., 1608-12 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Rochester George B. Hart, 24 Stone St. For page see List of Advertisers. New^ffers In This Issue BEGONIAS, FERNS. A. M. Davenport, Wateitnwn, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. CHINESE LILIES. Stumpp & Walter Co., New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSES FOR EDUCA- TIONAL INSTITUTIONS. Lord A: Burnham Co., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. CIBOTIUM SCHIEDER AND OTHER FERNS. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Pbila., Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. LILIUM GIGANTEUM. Fottler, Fiske, Rawsun Co.. Boston. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. RED CHRISTMAS GOODS. M. Rice & Co., Pliila., Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. SHAMROCK SEED. Michell's Seed House, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. SPECIAL ORCHID OFFER. Alphonse Pericat, Collingdale, Phila., Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. TABLE CHRISTMAS TREES. Adolf Muller, Norristown, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Little Ads Bring Big Returns Little ads. in our ClasslSed Calumns bring big returns to both advertiser and pm^ chaser. Anything that can be sold to florists, gar- deners, park and cemetery superintendents, etc., can be sold through this medium in this department, and at very small cost. Don't fall to read them each Issue, for yon will find one or more that will prove profit- able to you. They Cost Only One I Cent a Word Undlspiayed I In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture 696 HORTICULTURE November 16, 1912: fTOR 44 HEWS STANDARD POTS 99 POT MAKERS FOR 140 YEARS WORLDS LARGESTMANUFACTURERS Pearson Street LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y. WRITE FOR CATALOGUE AND DISCOUNTS A. H. HEWS & CO., Inc. REE R'S "Riverton Special" Plant Tub No. Dlam. Ea. Doz. 100 10 20 in. $1.45 $16.00 $130.00 20 18 Id. 1.30 14.00 115.00 30 16 in. 1.00 11.25 9'-2.UO .65 7.00 56.00 45 5.00 40.00 .38 4.00 32.00 .30 3.50 28.00 ' ^ , , „,„„,„ rr-he hpst tub ever lutroduced. The neatest, lightest an'^XX"t"Va.n?ed"/rl"erw^ih^el'c?Sc' we'.d^d hoops. The fonr largest s.zes have HEMRy'T'dREER, Seeds, piajjtLJijsjiLJMiM. 714 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. GREENHOUSE BUILDING OR CON- TEMPLATED. Nampa, house. Idaho — H. M. Bouser, one Rogers, Ark.— F. P. Stout, vegetable house. Wilmette, III.— Star Floral Co., one house. Oakland, Cal.— W. H. Hutchings, one house. Nashville, Mich.— John Means, house 60x70. Reading, Pa.— Herman Stabenow, house 25x100. Webster, N. Y.— Fred Mossgraver, house 40x150. Kansas City, Mo. — Heldermann & Son, house 14x60. Middletown, R. I.— Stewart Ritchie, 68 Bliss road, one house. Franklin, Pa.— Joseph McElhaney, Jr., two houses each 20x100. Newport, R. I.— Henry A. C. Taylor, Annandale road, six houses. Denver, Colo. — Charles E. Johnson, South Gaylord street, greenhouse and boiler shed. auiimiiHHiMiiHiniiNmmiiiiiiMmm^ I WANTS, FOR SALE, ETC. I S Advertisements in this colunui one S E cent a word. Initials count as words, g 5 Cash with order. All corr^ondence | S addressed "care HORTlCUL- g S TURE " should be sent to J J Hana- | S aton Place, Boston. ! OTiiiiiiiiiiiiitimHiiiumiimiiaiiniiiww* HELP WANTED WANTED : High class man to sell trees, shrubs, roses, vines, berry bushes, bullss, etc. Good wages. Permanent. Exclusive territory. Brown Brothers Nurseries, Rochester. New York. SALESMAN of ability and reliability— voung or middle aged man of experience in vegetable seeds, to cover wide r.inge of territory tor old established wholesale seed concern. St.ite experience, references and salarv with first letter. Address x, care HORTICULTURE. INCORPORATED. Monroe, Mich.— Mutual Nurseries Co., capital stock $50,000. Payette, Idaho — Intermountain Nur- sery Co., capital stock $25,000. Incor- porators: H. S. Wayne, C. F. Wayne, T. A. Wayne, H. M. Sutfin, W. R. Wil- liams. Richmond, Va.— John L. Ratclifee, capital $10,000 to $25,000. John L. Ratclitfe, president; William Catlin, vice-president; A. C. Woolridge, secre- tary and treasurer. SITUATIONS WANTED POSITION in small private place, gar- dening, dairy, coachman and general work. John Toosey. General Delivery, Hyde Park, Mass. ^ ^ CAPABLE PL.ANTSMAN, gardener and orchid grower would like a position. First class references from the largest crowers in the country. Englishman; married J O., care HORTICULTURE. FOR SALE FOR SALE— Retail Store in city of IfiflOO Bargain. For full particulars ad- di'ess'"E." care HORTICULTURE. FOR SALE— Fresh from factory, new: 10 X 12, 16 xl8. 16 X 24, double thick. A and B qualities. Market dropped. Now Is the time to buy and save money. Parshel- sky Bros., Inc., 215-217 Havemeyer St.. Brooklyn, N. Y; . _ FOR SALE; several thousand feet of double thick greenhouse glass 10 x 15, second band, clean and good as new: also one thousand feet 4 in. cast iron piPf ao° one Hitchings No. S-16 greenhouse tjoiler very low price for cash and Immediate delivery F. E. Palmer, Brookline, Mass. Providence, R. I.— The heavy blow of last Friday loosened the roof on the new house of Joseph Kopelman at Oaklawn. and only the timely discov- ery by the night watchman prevented considerable damage. The gale work- ed the bolts loose and threatened to lift it off bodily. Nearby neighbors were summoned and with the use of ropes the roof was fastened down until repairs could be made. PATENTS GRANTED. 1043,459. Garden Tool. Amos A. Perry, Pearcy, Ark. 1 043 557. Illuminated Flower-Holder. Lorin W. Young, New York, N. Y. 1 043 594. Plant-Protector. Irving Hill, Wallace, Cal. 1 043,622. Flower-Pot Stand. Nettie Miles, Colona, Colo. 1043,673. Seed-Planter. William F. Covington, Headland, Ala. Main OMIce and Factories CAMBRIDGE, MASS. Dreer's Peerless^ Glazing Points For Grcenlioases Drive easy and true, because both bevels are on the same side. Can't twist and break the glass in driving. Galvan- ized and will not rust. No rights or lefts. The Peerless Glazing Po is patented. No others like it. Order from your deale^' or direct from us. 1000,75c. postpaid. Samples free. HENRY A. DREEE, 714 CbeBtnnt Street, Philadelphia. USEITMOm F.O. PIERCE CO. 12 W. BROADWAY NEW YORK Mastica Is elastic and tenacious, admits of ex- pansion and contraction Puit> becomes hard> andb itlle. Brolten glass more . asily removed without brealling of oilier glass as occurs » lltl liard putty Lasts longerlhen putty Easy to apply. 1000 REAlrTpACKED CRATES STANDARD FLOWER POTS AND BULB PANS cau be sliipped at .in bour's uotiee, per crate: 2000 1% In. ® .$6.(10 1.500 2 " '• 4-SS l.jOO 2V4 " " 5-25 1500 2i'2 " " 6 00 1000 3 " " o.CO SOU 3% •' " 5.S0 500 4 in. (3) 45G 41A ■' " 320 .5 '■ " 210 :,Vi " " 114 0 " " J.J, I - •' " 00 s HILFINGER BROS., Pottery, Fort Edward, August Rolker & Sons. 31 Barclay St., N. Y. City, OUR SPECIALTY— long Distance anJ eipiirt Iraile Priee $4.50 5.24 4.51 3.7.S 3.16 4.20 3.00. N.Y.. Agentt r- STANDARD FLOWER If your areenbouse.'s are witliin .jOO miles of 'the rapitol, write us, we can save von money. W. H. ERNEST ■~ 28th & M Sts. Washington, D. C. ^J' Syracuse Red Pots With new and improved ninchinery, we can- supply your wants to better advantage than ever. Special diBCounts on large orders. Syracuse Pottery Co., ^^'k'^V'^ In ordering goods please add " I saw it in HORTICULTURE.'- November 16, 1912 H 0 R T I C U L T tJ R E 697 Tobacco Paper u IS THE STRONGEST, BEST PACKED, EASIEST APPLIED. 24 «heet8 $ 0.75 144 «heeU 3.50 288 sheets 6.50 1728 sheets 35.10 NICO-FUME" '■■ Furnishes the Most Nicotine for the IVIoney MANlFACTrRED BY THE KENTUCKY TOBACCO PRODUCT CO., ille, Ky IQUID OVER 40% NICOT-INE By far the CHEAPEST. JUST NOTE PRICE! Pint $ 1.50 'A Gallon . . - • 5.50 Gallon 10.50 5 Gallons 47.25 SECTICI fiiiraateed imler tfei Insecticide Act. 1910. SerlaJ Ne. 321 Save your plants and trees. Just the thing for Greenhouse and outdoor use Destroys Mealy Bug, Brown and White Scale, Thrip, Red Spider, Black and Green Fly, Mites, Ants, etc. without in- jury to plants and without odor. Used according to directions our standard Insecticide will prevent ravages on your crops by insects. Non-poisonous and harmless to user and plant. Leading Seedsmen and Flofists have used it with wonderful results. Destroys Lice in Poultry Houses, Fleas on Dogs and all Domestic Pests. Excellent as a wash for dogs and other animals. Relieves mange. Effective where others fail. K Plot . . 25oi Pint - - 40c I Oaart - - 75c % Gallon* 11.25, Gallon, S2.00; 5 Gallon G», 19 10 Gallon Can - - S17.50 Dilute with ivater 30 to ^o parts For Sale by Seedsmen and Florists' Supply Houses I{ you cannot obtain this from your supply house write us direct Lemon Oil Company Dept. K 4*0 W. Lcxlntrtan St., Baltlmara, Md. Directions on every package Imp Soap Spray KflTef-Hxe one to thirty-two. Single gallons, $1.50 Eastern Chemical Company tOST^OlM READ THIS You will need to buy something this winter — stock, supplies, equipment, etc., for store or greenhouse. Look through the Buyers' Directory and List of Advertisers in this paper and you'll probably find what you want listed there. We are proud of the fact that HORTICULTURE is recog- nized as the best paper of its class in this country in quality of reading matter and also of the fact that it is coming to be acknowledged as the best advertising medium. The best friends of HORTICULTURE are those who buy from HORTICULTURE'S advertisers whenever possible and, in corresponding with the dealers al- ways take the trifling trouble to re- fer to the paper. We have many such friends, otherwise our advertising columns would soon be deserted. Don't forget to do your part. FERTILIZER CLAYS 112 lb. bag, $5.50 56 lb. bag, $3.00 28 lb. bag, $L75 StUmpp & Walter Co., 50 Barclay St., N.Y. USED FROM OCEAN TO OCEAN FOR 29 YEARS. Sold by Seed Dealers of America. Saves Currants, Potatoes, Cabbaee, lUelons, Flowers, Trees and Shrubs from Insects. J^ut up in popular packagres at popular prices. Write for free pamphlet on Bues and Blisiits, etc., to B. HAMMOND, - Fishkill-on-Hndson, New York. JACK FROST BURLAP MATS for COLD FRAMES One Mat Covert Two Frames $1.20— $14.00 per Doz. Wm. Elliott & Sons 42 VESEY ST., NEW YORK Established 1846. Gfeea Flits and Black Flies Tio ace easy to kHI with BRAND Tobacco Powder Por famlgatlnc or dastiiiK. *S.M per hmg, IM Ibf. Writ* for fre* MBplM. Honey with erder. Interstate Tobacco Co., Inc. ' 1397-1399 Ave. A, NEW YORK Money refunded if not satisfied. Beware of imitations. Territory oj^en for live Jobbers. Write for prices. Cocoanut Fibre Soil Is belns nsed more and more In tbe greenhouse and for covering: lawn? from September to frost. Keep It In stock, it Is a seller. 20th CENTURY PLANT FOOD CO. 27 & 29 OCE»« ST., BEVERllf, MASS The Recognized Standard Insectleldr. Not a cure-all but a specific reine'ly for all sap sucking Insects InfestlnL- plant life such as green, black, wlil-^ fly. thrlps, red spider, mealy bug ami soft scales. ¥1.00 per Quart. $2.60 per Gallon An infallible remedy for mildew, rust .ird bench fungi. Does not stain the foliage. -5c. per Quart. $2.00 per Gallon. v^eriviiime: A soil sterilizer and germicide. De stroys eel, cut, wire and grub worms, mnsgots. root lice and ants. Used one part to -KKl parts water. It does not In jure plants, but protects your crops against ravages under the soil. $1.00 per Quart. $3.00 per Gallon. All are spraying materials nnd are effective In the greenhouse and In the garden. FOR S \I,E BY SEEDSMEN. Aphine Manufacturing Co., "n.x"- Manufacturers of Agricultural Chemicals M. C. EBEl,, General Managrer. F-E:R-riL.EiME: THE IDEAl, PI>ANT FOOD. T.'nequaled for Producing Lusty CHRYSANTHEMUM BLOOMS Ten pniinds. .$.T.(10: twentv-five pounds. $fi.()0: fifty pounds. .$10.n<1. Sample packets of one-half pound mailed for .SOc. Sample pnckers of one pound mailed for 50c. ELMER 0. SMITH & CO., ADRIAN, MICH. 698 HOKTICULTURE November 16, 1912 ANCHOR, ^''■^i^" mN" AN IMPROVED PIPE HANGER allows for expan- sion of individual pipe as well as the whole coil. Write For Prices KING CONSTRUCTION CO. N. TONAWANDA, N.Y. BOSTON, 410 Wintlirop BIdg. NEW rORK, 1181 Broadway. KROESCHELL BOILER SEND FOR CATALOGUE KROESCHELL BROS. CO. 466 W. Erie St., Ciiicago, III. ETROPOLITAN ATERIAL CO. PATENTED Greenhouse Boilers and Construction Material Please Send /or Catalogue and Prices. 1392-1414 METROPOLITAN AVE. BROOKLYN. N. Y. CHARLES H. DODD Greenhoase Builder. General Oreenhoanr Mechanic. Iron Fnuue nnd W*od B«r Honaea. Ideal Greenhoase Boilers. Hat«rlali FarnUbed or Erected. Heatlns aod Ventilating Matetiale. 578 Ooan Ave., JERSEY CITY. N. J. Satisfied Growers IN EVERY STATE IN THE UNION AND NORTH INTO CANADA ARE USING GREENHOUSE MATERIALS IVIA.C3E: ^'V^ THE FOLEY MFG. COMPANY Western Ave. 25th to 26th St., Chicago NEW YORK, St. James BIdg. PHILADELPHIA, West End Trust Bldg. SHARP, PARTRIDGE & CO. Are Leaders in GREENHOUSE GLASS OUR PRICES WILL PROVE THIS. CHICAGO, ILL. GLASS for GREENIIOrSE and HOT BKD SASHES. Our prices cMn be had by mail, and it will pay you to get theni. We carry the larfirest stock of Specially Selected (ilass iu (ireater New York and can supply any quantity from a box to a car load on a one day notice, and at Kocli Bottom Prices. PARSHELSKY BROS. Inc. 'iXTt-'ZYl Havenieyer St., Brooklyn, X. Y. SASH BARS 32 feet or longer HOT BED SASH PEGKY CYPRESS BENCH LUMBER GREENHOUSES ERECTED AND EQUIPPED COMPLETE IF DESIRED Send your business direct to Washinstoa. Saves time and insures better service. Personal attention guaranteed. Thirty years active service. SIGGERS & SIGGERS PATENT LAWYERS Box Qt National Union Building Washington, D. C. Write for Circular and Prices Tlie A. T. STEARNS LUMBER CO. NEPONSET, BOSTON, MASS. Evans 20tti Century Arm Will not twist the shafting pipe. Three times the power of old style elbow arms. Sold only with Evans Challenge Machine. Write for free Catalogue to QUAKBR CITT MACHLNK CO RlehmoBd, Ind. Greenhouse Materials FURNISHED AND ERECTED IRON or WOOD SASH BARS In all lengths up to 33 feet. Milled to any detail fiirnlslied or will furnish details and cut materials ready for erection. Frank Van Assche, ^"-'^i D:ur°s'.:etr JEB8EY CITT. N. J. WHEN BUILDING you will want a ventilat- ing equipment that you can depend upon. Install our machine and you have the best, and one that satisfies all who use it. Every part of our equip- ment is fully guaranteed, and after placing a trial order with us, you will use no other. Do not fail to send for one of our new catalogues, which is now in the hands of the printer, and will be off the press about Nov. 15th. We are sure it will be of interest to yon. ADVANCE CO., • Richmond, Ind. WROUGHT IRON PIPE FOR SALE Rethreaded, tboronghlr ovArhtnled, la raa- dom leogthi, guaranteed fre* troB ■pUti or hole*. It will pay yon to commonlcAte with «•■ ALBERT & DAVIDSON 217-n Caiaa AvaDDc BriMUjv, M, T THE FLORISTS' HAIL ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, insarer »( 32,500.000 sq. h. of claas For particulars address John G. Esler, skk Saddle River, N.J. November 16, 1912 HOETICULTURE 699 The Jolin Hopkins Ilortiriiltuml Labiiratnries and Greenhouses .-it Baltiniiire, Md. Two Interesting Examples of "L and B's Greenhouses Forming Part of the Educational Equipment of Prominent Institutions Here, there and everywhere all over this big prosperous country, institu- tions are building greenhouses as an essential part of the educational equip- ment. No longer are they confined to Agricultural Colleges and experiment stations. JOHN HOPKINS UNIVERSITY at Baltimore, Md., conducts a distinct horticultural course. The botanical laboratories and experimental greenhouses are set in the midst of a beautiful formal garden filled with countless domestic and foreign specimen plants. Many of these are very rare. The green- house work is carried on in the same vigorous, thor- ough way so characteristic of this wonderful institu- tion. THE COLLEGE OF ST. ELIZABETH is a Catholic institution for girls, located at Convent, be- tween Morristown and Madison, N. J. On the cam- pus is this attractive group of houses where the girls have both laboratory work and practical green- house experience. The course is somewhat like the one so ably conducted by Professors Genung and Canning at the Smith College greenhouses erected by us several years ago. We will gladly give you details of both these greenhouses. If you haven't our catalog, send for it. Lord and Burnham Co. NEW YORK St. James Bldg. SALES OFFICES BOSTON PHILADELPHIA CHICAGO Tremont Bldg. Franklin Bank Bldg. Rookery Bldg. FACTORIES IRVINGTON, N. Y. DES PLAINES, ILL. Demonstrating (ireenhouscs and Experimeut.il laburato at College of St. Elizalieth. CVnvent. X. J. 700 H 0 K T I C U L T tr R E November 16, 1912 THANKSGIVING ROSES Everybody wants Roses for Thanksgiving, We have a full crop on for that occasion and can supply first-class fresh stock that will give satisfaction. We have in quantity all the standard varieties, as well as the new introductions. Including the Popular Yellow Novelties Also a full line of Chrysanthemums, Carnations, Lily of the Valley, Lilies, Violets, and Greens of all descriptions. Send for Price List. Lowest Boston Market Rates on Everything N. F. McCarthy (a» co. 84 Hawley Street, Boston m ^ ^. The SERVICE BUILDING Is usually a source of great an- noyMDce to the up-to-date gardener and it requires archltect- UFiii ability to design appropriate Potting Uonges that will add to the attractiveness of the Greenhouses. You will admit that this SERVICE BUILDING is Unusually attractive. Its Old English Architecture is along the same lines as other buildings on this large estate; it Is equipped with all modern Improvements for the comfort of the gardener and his assis- tants and the connecting house, sixteen feet long (ample for Propagating purposes), prevents the shading of adjoining houses. Will be glad to talli to you on the SERVICE BUILDING. WILLIAM H. LUTTON West Side Avenue Station JERSEY CITY, N. J. THE BE.*l'TIFUL SYMMETRY of lines ONLY secured in THE H TTON f.VTENTED CURVED EAVE IRON FRAME HOUSE is easii.v distinguishable. It Is the ARTISTIC applica- tion to the small details that commands the attention of the most CRITICAL. .JUST note the construction of the HOOD over doorway. ITS SIMPLICITY and how IT HARMONIZES with the general appearance of the construction. THAT Is only one of the de- tails. Throughout the entire arransement the same original mechanical ability Is employed. THEN again this construction is patented, UNITED STATES PATENT NO. 902,165. A POSITIVE ASSURANCE of recelvinK the genuine successful CURVED EAVE. Write for more particulars. Pkize Winning Geoup at Boston Exhibition The accompanying illustration shows the first prize group of plants arranged for effect, covering 100 square feet at the Fall Show of the Massachusetts Horitcultural Society. It was staged by William Thatcher, gardener for Mrs. J. L. Gardner. FioRisrrFuNTSMAN, /(/ndred /pterej/'^ 702 HORTICULTURE November 23, 1912 ED CHRISTMAS GOODS "THE RICE STANDARD" Look up your stock— See if you are well supplied with RED GOODS. The Real Xmas Red Color, are doing a tremendous business in Red Goods— There's a reason. Better order yours today. We ED Cape Flo^vers CHiffons Cycas Leaves Cut Flo-wer BasKets Ferns Ferneries OaK Branches Pebbled Pleated Paper RED Poinsettias Plant BasKets Poppies Porto R.ican Mats Pot Covers Kibbons R.USCU.S ■Waterproof Crepe Paper We alto carry the above goods in STAPLE COLORS. Oar "Willing Helper" Katalog will help you make your selection,. WRITE NOW, WHILE YOU ARE THINKING ABOUT IT. . RICE & CO./ 1220 Race St., PHILA., PA. THE LEADING FLORISTS' SUPPLY HOUSE AND MBBON SPECIALISTS £nilllllllllllllillllllllllllllilllllllllllllllilllliilllllllllUlllilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllli!i [lobelia cardinalisI I Most Beautiful Flower of New England, Perfectly 5 E Hardy; Grand for Bedding; Brilliant Scarlet Flowers, S i Fine Strain of New Seed. 50c pkt. post paid. = I Mt. Desert Nurseries Bar Harbor, Me. | aiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii'i^ NEPHROLEPIS Fine grown specimen plants of the fancy varieties of tliis popular fern a SPECIALTY. We have a fine stock of KlegantisBima in 6-inch pots at $6.00 per dozen, and 8-lnch at $12.00 per dozen; also Harrisii, the convoluted form of Bostouiensis — the finest of all the Bos- ton type — extra fine plants In 8-inch pots, $12.00 per dozen. For other varieties and sizes, write us for prices F. R. PIERSON CO. Tarrytown-on'Hudson, New York SPIREA GLADSTONE HELLEBORUS NIGER DIELYTRA SPECTABILE FINE FORCING STOCK Breck- Robinson Nurseries LEXINGTON, MASS. Telephone Lex. 260. TlRNS FOR DISHES Best AsBorted Varieties, 2% in. pots, $3.60 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. 500 at thoasand rates. Cash luith order, Frank Oechslin.w.QytacVst. Chicago, ill. Palms, Ferns, Decorative and Foliage Hants Orders taken uow for IMPORTED AZALEAS On hand a splendid stock of Ferns in leading sorts. Also Cocos, Asparagus for Jardinieres. A. LEUTHY & CO. Perkins Street Nurseries, Roslindale.— Boston, Mass cyclaivien Best strain in existence. 4 in. pots ready for 5 in., $20 per 100 5 in. pots ready for 7 in., $50 per 100 THOMAS ROLAND, Nahant, Mass. BOSTON FERNS *%'5'o'"i'5or- WHITMANI COMPACTA (New), to lake the place of Whitmani. A better commercial fem— 2 1-2 in. $6 per 100 : $50 per 1000. ROOSEVELT. 2 1-2 in: $6 per 100; $50 per 1000. 250 plants at 1000 rates. H.H. BARROWS &SON.WhJtinaii, Mass. UNUSUAL OFFER Choice and Rare ORCHIDS 300 oew and rare varieties- many never before offered - from our collection which has taken a life time to ac- cumulate. All of them de- sirable sorts and at aston- ishingly low prices. SEND FOR OUR PRICE LIST You are sure to find some- thing you have been look- ing for for years. ALPHONSE PERICAT, PH^fJJ'DlltH.A Orchid Specialist, Grower and Imporiir CARNATIONS' F. DORMER t SONS CO. LA FAYETTK, MO. PALMS, FERNS AND DECORATIVE PLANTS JOHN SCOTT Rutland Road and E. 45th St. Tel. 2890 Bedford BR O OKL YN , N . Y. ROBERT CRAIG CO. ROSES, PALMS. and Novelties in Decorative Plants. MARKET and 49th STREETS, PHIIADEIPHIA, PA. V f ORCHIDS Largest Importers, Exporters, Grower, and Hybridists in the World SANDER, St. Alban's, England and 258 Broadway, Koom 731 NEW YORK CITY Hybrid Orchids I Julius Roehrs Co. FLOWKRED AND UN FLOWERED.... Ruthei^ord, N. J. Ml Fresbly Imported In Fine Condition. Cattleya Gieas. From the snnie place where we found the rare C. fi. alba. C. Gaskelllana, C. Trlanae, C. Schroe- derae, Oncidlnm papillo and Kranierianom. Also a quantity of Oncldlum varlronam Roeersii, small plants In spike, doz.. JIS.OO. SUMMIT, . J. LAGER & HURRELL ^""^ ROTTED s^c^K^s PEAT Best quality. Aug. and Sept. price, 60c. per snok. any quantity. SEIECIED STOCK U Q C C SPHAGNUM NICEir BURLAPPED 10 bbl. bales, per bale, $4.00; 5 bales, $3.75 each; 10 bales, $3.50 each; 25 bales, $3.25 Th. SPRAGU r.BARNEGAT, N.J. In ordering goods please add it in "HORTICULTURE." November 23, 1912 IT 0 R T I C U L T U R E 70:i \Mift0vyyyyyyyyyt0yttyy»tyyyyttmiMttyyyuyvyyyvyyyyuvu^Myt^M^'iMtyyyyy*Mvt/yy I GERANIUMS S. A. NI;TT, BEAITE POITEVINE, FLECVE BIjANC, JEAN OBEKLE, E. H. TBEGO, MADAM EANDBY, and Other good varieties ; also IVY LEAVED, SCENTED, etc., from 2 in. pots, $2.00 per 100; Ifl8..j0 per 1000. ^J CATALOGUE DESCRIBING NEARLY 300 VARIETIES SENT ON REQUEST We will send 1000 Geraniums, in our selection of va- rieties, 50 each of 20 distinct sorts, from 2 in. pots, for .$18.50: in 10 sorts. 100 each from 3 in. pots, for $25.00. MISCELL.ANEOrS STOCK FOR IMMEDIATE SHIP- MENT, from 2 in. pots, at $2.00 per 100. ABUTIEON SAVITZI; ACALYPHA M.\C.4FEEANA ; ACHRYANTHES EMEBSONI; AGERATUM, Blue and White, 5 sorts; ALTEBNANTHERA, 6 sorts; BEGONI.*. VERNON PINK; COtEUS, GOLDEN BEDDER, VER- SCH.iFFELTII, etc.; FUCHSIAS; HARDY ENGLISH IVY; HELIOTROPE; L.4NTANA ; LEMON VERBENA; MOON- VINES, White, Blue; SALVIAS BONFIBE, ZUBICH; SWAINSONA ALBA, ROSEA. ROOTED CUTTINGS, 60 cents per 100; .$5.00 per 1000. Postage 10 cents 100 extra. HELIOTROPE, Mad. Bruant ; COLEUS, Golden Bedder, Verscbaffeltii. Beckwith Gem, Hero and others. Caih With Order R. VINCENT, JR. & SONS CO. - - WHITE MARSH, MD. Perfect Plants for Particular Patrons ■*P^^V|k|| AC I-"i'raine and Glory of Cincinnati, all sizes, hard, cool grown, I OfcW\/l^l«^ :;i^ in. up to 12 in. pans. I ^HJI it I I FFDMC -^'1 varieties, grown cold, tough and durable, 2% to I 3inMLL rbfli^S :;!:, in.. $4.00 per 100. | A. IVI. I3A,VE:iMF>OR~r - Watertown, Mass. LOECHNER & CO. JAPANESE LILIES ULY OF THE VALLEY PIPS PALMS, AZALEAS, &c 11 Warren Street, New York, N. Y. j IVrilt for quotattom BAY TREES WINDOW BOX EVERGREENS. Breck- Robinson Nurseries LEXINGTON, MASS. Telephone Lex. 260. HOLLAND NURSERIES Best Hardy Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Conifers, Clematis, H. P. Roses, Shrubs, and Her- baceous Plants. P. OUWERKERK, 216 lane St. Weeliawken Helelits P. 0. No. 1, Kobcken. N. J. LIST OF ADVERTISERS Page Advance Co 735 Albany Cut Flower Ex 727 Albert & David- son 735 Allen, J. K 726 Aphine Mfg. Co.. 733 Aschmann, G 716 Ayres Co., S. Bryson 719 Badgley, Reidel & Meyer 726 Barnard, W. W. Co 719 Barrows & Son.. 702 Bayersdorfer, H. & Co 722 Bay State Nur- series 714 Bloouiiii2:d,.le".-;. 723 Bobbink & At- kins 715 Boddington, A. T 716 Bolgi:ino & Son, j; 718 Boston Florist Letter Co 724 Breck, J. & Son.71'.i Breck - Robinson Nurseries 702-703-715 Breitmeyer's, J. Sons 720 Brown Bag Fill- ing Machine Co.719 Budlong, J. A... 724 Bunyard, A. T...720 Burpee, W. A. & Co 719 California Flor- ist 721 Carbone 721 Page Chicago Carna- tion Co 724 Chicago Flower Growers' Asso.724 C h i 1 d s, John Lewis 710 Clarke's, D. Sons.720 Clark Seed Co., Everett B 719 Cowee, W. J 720 Craig, Robt. Co. 702 Dards 720 Davenport, A. M.703 Dodd. Chas. H..735 Dorner & Sons Co 702 Dreer. H. A.. 713-735 Dunlop, .Tohn H.721 Dysart, R. J 726 Eastern Chemical Co 733 Edwards Folding Box Co 724 Elliot t's, W. Sons 733 Eppstein, Julius. 721 Ernest. W. H....7.?4 Esler, J. G 735 Eyres 720 Farquhar. K. & J. & Co 719 Ford, M. C 726 Ford. W. P 726 Forrest, Frank H 721 Fottler, F i s k e, Rawson Co 719 Framingham Nur- series 715 Froment. H. E..726 Furs t's Nurser- ies 71.'5 Galvin, Thos. F.721 Page Gasser, J. M. Co. 721 Gibson Bros 721 Goodsell, P. H...715 Grey, T. J. Co... 718 Gude Bros. Co.. 721 Hail Association. 735 Hammond Paint and Slug Shot Works 733 Hart, George B..724 Hatcher 720 Haven Seed Co.. 718 Heacock, Jos 703 Henderson, A 716 Hews, A. H. & Co 734 Hilflnger Bros... 734 Hitchings & Co.. 736 Hoerber Bros 724 Holm & Olson.. 720 Horan, E. C 7'20 Holland Nur- series 703 Interstate Tobac- co Co 733 Jacobs & Sons, S 735 Kasting, W. F. Co 727 Keller, J. B. Sons 721 Kervan Co 726 King Cons. Co. ..735 Kramer, F. H...721 Kroeschell Bros. 735 Kuebler, W. H..726 Lager & Hurrell.702 Lange, A 721 Lange. H. F. A. 721 Lemon Oil Co... 733 Leonard Seed Co.719 Leuthy. A. & Co. 702 Page Loochner & Co.. 713 Lutton, W. H...730 MacMulkin. E....721 Maynard, W. E.715 MeCallum Co 703 McCarthy, N. F. Co 727 McConnell, Alex. 720 McCray Refrig- erator Co 723 McCullough's, J. M. Sons Co... 724 McHutchison & Co 716 McManus, Jas...726 Michell's Seed House 718 Michigan Cut Flower Ex 726 Millang, Chas... 726 Millang, Frank.. 7'26 Miller, E. S 718 Millington Fern Co 727 Montreal Floral Exchange 727 Mt. Desert Nur-_ series 702 Murray, Samuel. 720 Moore. Hentz & Nash 723-726 Muller, Adolph..715 Niessen, Leo Co. 724 Oechslin, Frank. 702 Oklahoma Seed Growers' Co... 719 Ouwerkerk, P 703 Palmer, W. J. & Son 720 Park Floral Co. .720 Parshelsky Bros. 735 Pelicano, Rossi & Co 721 Page Pennock - Meehan Co 725 Penn the Florist.721 Perkins St. Nur- series 702 Pericat, Alphonse.702 Pierce Co., F. 0.735 Pierson, A. N...715 Pierson, F. R. Co 702 Plant Food Co., 20th Century.. 733 Poehlmann Bros. 724 Pulverized Ma- nure Co 733 Quaker City Ma- chine Co 735 Reed & Keller... 726 Reinberg, Peter. .724 Rice, M. & Co.. 702 Robinson, H. M. A; Co 724 Robinson Co., H. M 726 Rock, Wm. L....720 Roehrs. J. Co... 702 Roland, Thos. ...702 R o 1 k e r, A. & Sons 716-734 Rosery, The 720 Salter Bros 721 Sander & Son... 702 Schultz. Jacob... 7'20 Scott. John 702 Sharp, Partridge Co 735 SIggers & Sig- gers 73.5 Sheridan, W. F.726 Skidelsky, S. S. & Co 718 Smith & Co., E. D 733 Smith, P. J 726 Page Smith, W. & T. Co 715 Smyth, Wm. J.. 720 Sprague, J. H...702 Stearns, A. T. Lumber Co.... 735 Stumpp, Geo. M.720 Stumpp & Wal- ter Co 719-733 Syracuse Pottery Co 731 Tailby 720 Thomas, Jeffer- son 717 Totty, Chas. H..704 Tborburn, J. M. & Co 719 Traendly & Schenck 7'26 Valentine, J. A..7'20 Van Assche, F...1.1-3 Vick's, Jas. Sons.71« Vincent, K., J^Vn., & Sons Co lO.i Waban Rose Con- servatories cl4 Wants. For Sale.i33 Ward, R. M- -^t, Co -•••,■'"1 Waterer. .1. «^ Sons i^' Weeber & Don.. 1 19 Welch Bros "'27 Whittier & *-'o., W. B '1& Wilson. Robt. G.720 Wood Bros ilo Wood row &.„„ Marketos ..723-i26 Woodruff & Sons. S. D ■71" ■ Young & Nugent. 720 Z^mgen. O. v.... 719 Zinn, J. A '21 For Buyers' Directory and Ready Reference Guide See Pages 728, 729, 730, 731 704 HORTICULTURE November 23, 1912 THE edible bulbs produced in Japan are the Auratum, Platyphyllm and the Tigrinum chiefly, which are boiled and eaten like the common French artichoke. The Magnificum, Rubrum and Roseum are broken up and the scales dried, after which they are exported to China, for eating purposes. Formosa lily bulb scales are also soaked, and then made into a powdered starch, which is cooked and eaten in the shape of cookies, cakes and other goodies for everyone. So do not think that all bulbs are used solely for flowering purposes. Those which are used by the florist, however, must be of superior qual- ity to those that are eaten. In all sorts of merchandise, in things to wear, in things to eat, or in things for the home, there are a few names denoting either maker or brand, which stand for quality. These names are isolated from a hundred Inferior products, simply because they have been tested in the laboratory of public opinion and stamped with the seal of public approval. In the lily bulb line the name Horseshoe Brand is distinctive in Itself, and denotes the best there is during the current season. You can safely buy that brand and be assured that you are getting the best that is possible to buy. There are none better and many not as good. Horseshoe Brand Cold Storage Giganteum is a good investment just now — and a good investment is always the best to speculate on. They are always an absolute necessity to a progressive florist. Write now. COLD STORAGE GIGANTEUM Size 7/0 $5.25 per box of 50 bulbs " 7/0 $7.25 per box of 75 bulbs " 7/9 $8.50 per box of 100 bulbs " 7/9 $20.nn per box of 300 bulbs " 8/10 $12.00 per box of 100 bulbs " S/10 $23.00 per box of 250 bulbs All packed in Japan especially for storage purposes. Prices above include storage charges up to Sept. 1st, 1913. f. o. b. cars N. Y. Delivery any time during: 1913. For whole season's assortment see Ad. in papers three weeks ago. RALPH M. WARD & CO. THE LILY HOUSE ^;:i^o°;» 71 Murray street, : : : -. NEW YORK. (( MRS. GEORGE SHAWYER \ Since Oct. 20th, this rose has been awarded some FOURTEEN FIRST CLASS CERTIFICATES and a SILVER MEDAL at the New York Horticultural Show. No other Rose has ever done this in two weeks and "Shawyer," is still going strong. Come and look it over growing in the house. "CARNATIONS" COMMODORE, NORTHPORT, SALMON QUEEN and ENCHANTRESS SUPREME. All splendid varieties in their respective colors. "CHRYSANTHEMUMS" Yes ! Our usual list of Wells-Pockett Novelties, also a list of Novelty Singles, such as Josephine, Joan Edwards, etc., etc. ih^^ CHARI.ES H. TOTTYI MADISON, N. J. { November 23, 1912 HORTICULTURE 705 NOTES ON CULTURE OF FLORISTS^ STOCK COWBCCTKI) BY iU«^^, A«t^^ QnestloDi by our readers tn line with any of the topics presented on this page will be cordially received and promptly answered by Mr. Farrell. Such communications should Invariably be addressed to the office of HOBTICULTURB. Cypripedium insigne These orchids will now be showing well developed flower spikes and should be given a rather high bench or a shelf near the glass, so they can have all the light possible. Allow plenty of room between the plants so the air will have a chance to circulate between them. DamjJ down often enough so you will not have a harsh or dry atmosphere, but not to excess as too much atmos- pheric moisture is bound to be injurious to these orchids. The temperature from this out should be held at any- where from 55 to 60 degrees at night with about ten degress higher during the daytime with sunshine. Now that the solar heat is on the decline they will stand full sun without burning. While they like, a liberal supply of water at the roots you should allow the compost to dry out occasionally so as to keep it sweet and give regular ventilation whenever possible. Keep a lookout for thrips and sponge occasionally to keep them in check. You should make it a rule to fumigate once a week. Chrysanthemum Stock Make it a point to visit some of the big exhibitions and growers of repute and get informed on the best and most valuable commercially in the early, mid-season and late varieties. There is nothing like taking good care of your stock right from the start. Place them in flats or boxes and see that they are accurately labeled. They can be kept in any frost-proof cold frame, or you can give them the coolest house you may have, placing them well up to the light. When you want them, give them a little more heat and they will send up large quantities of thrifty cuttings. Be very careful with watering; they will not need very much until February. From now on they can be kept in a temperature of about 40 degrees at night as you do not want them to grow very much. Cocos Weddelliana This is the palm of all palms for centers for fern dishes and when grown larger tliey become very grace- ful. Look over your stock and if you are short in this line place an order now and get ahead of the rush. These plants should be grown in a house where they can have plenty of atmospheric moisture at all times. To thrive the temperature of the house should run from 65 to 70 degrees at night, and in the day time it can run up to 78 or 80 degrees. Considerable care will have to be exercised in watering from this out. They like a nice, even amount of moisture at the roots. When , watering is done without great care the plants will soon ' be showing yellowish foliage, wliich makes them stand almost stationary for weeks, and even if they finally re- sume a vigorous growth they rarely become a profitable plant. Where such accommodation can be given they should have at least a bench for their exclusive occu- pancy, and still better a house for themselves. The one imperative thing in giving ventilation is to avoid all cold draughts from striking these palms. Filling Boxes and Vases for Winter Effect It has been customary for many years, especially in the larger cities, to have boxes filled with something green for the winter months. So now is the time to go around and drum up trade 'in this line, which is bound to become a very profitable side line with most florists. These boxes can be filled with boxwood, aucubas and small conifers, which will make a very attractive show- ing for stores, hotels and clubs. It is a good plan to make up some of these boxes and have them displayed properly so as to catch the public eye. Herbaceous Border, Etc Now is a good time to give borders a good dressing of manure. The winter rains and snows will drive it down so that when the spring comes they will have something to feed upon. When the ground becomes frozen to a depth of 3 or 4 inches they can be given their winter's protection and there is nothing much better or handier than a protective covering of dry leaves held in place by some sticks or short brush placed here and tliere. All these borders are better for some winter pro- tection, because the loss suffered by florists every year in stock usually styled hardy is enormous. Beds holding lilies of the species auratum, candidum, speciosum, etc., wiU need a surface covering of litter or manure, quite heavily spread. Beds of hardy bulbs such as hyacinths, narcis- sus, tulips, etc., will be benefited by a good layer of ma- nure scattered evenly all over. It is always better to give this protection. Lily of the Valley In order to have a good batch of lily of the valley for Christmas get your cold storage pips planted any time before the first of December and they will come along all right. They will do well in a mixture of soil and sand and can be planted quite closely together, just having their tops even with the soil and their roots straight down. Place in a house where they can have a bottom heat of from 75 to 80 degrees, while the tem- perature of the house should be carried rather cool, say from 50 to 55 degrees. For the first ten days or two weeks the pips should be very heavily shaded, and then the shade should be gradually removed until they are standing full light. This will impart durability and a better texture to the bells. While forcing lily of the valley it is very important to keep them very moist — it might be said to keep them in a soaked condition all the time. When watering or spraying do it with water that is about 100 degrees of warmth. Give them several sprayings overhead daily until the bells are well formed, when it should cease. Where you want a succession plant about every three weeks during the winter. Mr. Parrell's next notes will be on the following: Camellias; Care of Fuchsias; Daffodils for Early Forcing; Forcing Ixias; Hybrid Perpetual Roses for Easter; Sowing Candytuft. 706 HORTICULTUEE November 23, 1912 FRUIT AND VEGETABLES UNDER GLASS coJrDrrcrED bt y>ih^K.. Questions by oar readers In line with any of the topics presented on this page wlU be cordlall; recelred and sromptlj answered b7 Mr. PensoB. Sndk commaiilcations should Inrarlably be addressed to the office of HOBTICCLTCBS. Watering; Late Gfapes Vines still having a crop or part of it hanging must not be allowed to become too dry at the roots. Every- thing throughout the house appertains to dryness. To keep the berries in good shape, do not be afraid to give them a vpatering when the soil is "dry." A thor- ough examination should be made first, to ascertain the condition of the soil, as any water given when the vines are not in need of it will be a detriment to their welfare. Do not make the mistake so often made of giving them a little. There should be no half watering, if the soil is dry it needs a thorough soaking. Another thing, the dry surface will cause the water to stay on it for a time making one believe the soil has sufBcient water already. Make an allowance for this and go over it a second time. Choose a fine bright day and get the job done between nine and twelve o'clock. A large house will be best done in sections to avoid the conse- quent excess of moisture which is injurious to the ripe fruit. Keep the pipes warm, with lots of air on after a watering. It will be advisable to look over your bunches a few days after watering to remove any ber- ries which may have been affected by the unusual con- ditions. Making a Vine Bofdcr Making a vine border is a very important job as so much of future results depends on it, both the crops and the life of the vine. All vine roots must be under abso- lute control to do them right, so it is necessary to have a concrete bottom put underneath the border and have the side walls go down to it, so that the roots cannot get away. This bottom or floor should have a grade on it sloping to a drain to allow the water to pass away. Some floors are graded saucer shape and this answers the pur- pose, but I prefer the same grade right along the border from back to front and let the channel here fall to the drain. This makes it easier to water any section of the border without any fear of the water reaching roots other than those actually watered. The drainage is the next item and one which must not be neglected ; a poorly drained border is never satisfactory. The best material for this is broken bricks. Throw them in as rough as possible, — any attempt to place them nullifies the effect to supply open drainage. At intervals of six or eight feet land draining pipes should run through the broken bricks; this makes sure of open passages direct to the drain. If the bricks are continually dumped from the barrows in one place and then transferred to their desti- nation the small stuff which will accumulate at the bot- tom should be removed before covering it over with the sod. This sod should be the best green sod procurable and placed face downward over all the drainage ready to have the soil put on to it. The object of this is to keep the fine soil from going down into and blocking it up. Four feet of soil is enough to give young vines for a start and three feet as additions later so it will be necessary to either board or brick up the side at this distance. The object of only a small amount of soil to grow in is to give them additions of new sweet soil later on when they need it. If all is filled in at once some must be wasted as the roots cannot utilize it all at once and it goes sour. Now the composition of the soil is a hard thing to put on paper, as soil varies so much. Real good loam will grow grapes without any additions. Poorer soil should be enriched with coarse bones crushed into half and one-inch sizes. If there is any tendency for it to go sour mix in some charcoal. Use it in large lumps just as it comes. Some heavy soils will need opening material ; the brick used for the drainage broken down to pieces as large as one's fist will furnish this. Make the soil firm as it is filled in and keep it level when doing so. If a man is allowed to throw the soil in one place all the time and make a heap of it all the rough stuff will fall to the bottom, and when two heaps meet, a vertical seam of rough material will be made in the border, which will cause it to dry out irregularly. Do not try to make up a border when the soil is wet. The Melon Houses At this season of the year the growth made by melon plants will be much weaker than in the spring and sum- mer. Opinions differ as to the right method to treat top growth of melons. Giving them their "head" or letting the young growths grow on will cause more root action but I cannot say it makes larger fruits in the sum- mer time. At this season, however, with a weaker action all round it is advisable to let the growth remain until there is a danger of overcrowding. Cover all the trellis with good foliage and always have a few growths grow- ing away unchecked. Watch the bed carefully for water and make allowance for it drying out underneath from the fire heat. Growing houses will need very careful ventilation through the cold weather, any great influx of cold, frosty air will cause mildew and other trouble. Try and give the house a little fresh air each day, if only half an inch during the noon hour. Spinach This has been a good fall for this vegetable to last outside and save the supply growing under glass, which has also made good growth. Look through the rows occasionally and remove any yellow leaves, keep the sur- face soil cultivated and after the plants have fairly good roots give them a little wood ashes and later some stim- ulant in the form of manure. Be sure and keep this from the leaves as they burn very easily. Mushrooms New beds can be made providing a suitable place is available to cure the manure in. This requires to be frost proof and rain proof. Watering a mushroom bed is a last resource we know, yet it pays when a bed is apparently played out, often bringing a crop which would otherwise be lost without it. This crop can be timed to come in from two to three weeks after water- ing. Use water having a temperature of 70 degrees P., applying it in such a manner as not to flood the bed, but gradually soaking it in. Half watering is to be avoided here as elsewhere. November 23, 1912 HORTICULTUEE 707 ROSE GROWING UNDER GLASS Questions by our readers In Une with any of the topics presented on this page will be cordlaUy reef Jyeo, f"" P'?."?," by Mr. Ruzlcka. Such communications should luTarlably be addressed to the office of H0RTICUI.1UKJ!-. age win be cordlaUy received and promptly answered Cutting Now that the cool weather is here to stay, all roses can be allowed to remain on the plants a little longer, allow- ing the buds to become much larger. You do not have to let them open any more than is necessary but they can swell to nearly twice the size of the ordinary tight cut bud. Of course on places where stuff has to be held quite some time or where only a little is cut and shipped two or three times a week things have to be done differ- ently, but on a place shipping every day there is little excuse for having buds cut so tiglit that they will not open for a week. Tying Never neglect keeping the roses tied up properly, for there is nothing in it. It is a shame the way stuff is allowed to lie around at times, there always being one excuse or another advanced, but when it comes to cold facts, there is really no excuse at all. Beauties are the first to feel this neglect, and generally do not hesitate in showing it either. Keep them tied fast to the wires. It does them no good to have their heads bumped against the glass. Bend them down and avoid this. Right here you can get a little point, although many "experts" laugh at the idea; we always try to bend all the wood towards the west, finding just a wee bit of dif- ference in the setting of buds. Syringing Do not neglect this by any means, or you may have a chance to regret it before the season is half over. Be careful, however, not to take too big chances with the weather. Then be careful not to drown the roses by syr- inging carelessly. Always aim to syringe so as to throw the water into the next walk and not on the bench as is done by many. Another thing to be careful of, is not to have the plants too dry before syringing, or yoii will scald the foliage badly. The Beauties seem to be a little more hardy, while the Killarneys are just the reverse, being very sensitive in this respect. Green Fly This is so rare with us that we have almost forgotten that such a pest would consider the sweet sap of the roses palatable to his particular taste. There are many excellent preparations on the market for exterminating this pest, should Mr. G. fly and his kin think of playing havoc with the contents of a nice greenhouse. They sel- dom bother those wide-awake chaps giving preference to the more easy-going ones. So do not let this Mr. G. Fly catch you napping. Black Spot Repeatedly we have given hints on the prevention of this disease, yet it seems only few take heed, and soon it is too late, for a bad dose of spot has wrought havoc with the foliage of the plants, the lower branches being almost devoid of leaves. This condition, however. Is brought on by the grower himself so he should not com- plain of "hard luck" and all the rest of it, but should hustle around and try and save what foliage there re- mains on the plants. Pick off all leaves which show _ signs of spot and burn them. Do not do as many do, just simply throwing them outside the potting shed door and letting them remain there. That to say the least, is unsanitary. A good spray of ammoniacal carbonate (copper), will also help to keep spot from spreading. Then try to keep a dry, fresh, sweet atmosphere in the house, using plenty of dry, air-slacked lime, blowing it around underneath the plants every evening. Also do not do any syringing unless it is absolutely necessary; then only a light quick syringe should be given. Try to coax the plants to grow by giving them a little liquid every now and then. Do not mulch the plants as it would be much more difficult to make them grow. After a good gi-owth starts then apply a light mulch with some good bonemeal, the latter being applied first. Tobacco Stems We would never recommend burning tobacco stems in rose houses, to rid same of greenfly and other pests that try to make the grower's life miserable. Much damage can be done this way, and with all the simple remedies now in market I cannot see why growers should bother with this old-fashioned way of doing. We even do not like to see them strewn in the walks and under the benches, as is the custom of many. They are all right in their place but we find they keep the air unnecessarily damp. BOOM YOUR BUSINESS hy advertising your goods in ibe re Publicity among the kind of readers reached by this paper is THE SORT OF PUBLI- CITY THAT PAYS. 708 HOETICULTUEE November 23, 1912 horticulture: VOt. 2VI NOVEMBER 23, 1912 WO. 21 PUBLI8HKD WErBKLT BT HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 11 Hamilton Place. Boston, Mass. Telephsne, Oxford t9t. WM. J. 6TBWART, Editor and M»n»c*r. SUBSCRIPTION PRICK One Tear, la adTance, $1.00; To ForelBii Conntrlei, ft.tO; To Canada, fl.M. ADVERTISING BATES Fer Inch, se Inohei to page ♦!.•• DUcoonts on Contracts for consecntlve Insertions, a* followsi One month (4 times), S per cent.; three months (IS times), !• per cent.; six months (26 times), SO per cent.; one year (8« times), to per cent. Fase and half page space, special rates on application. ■ntered as second-class matter December 8, 1904, at the Post <> flic* at Boston, Mass., under the Act of Congreai of March 3, 1879. CONTENTS Page COVER ILLUSTRATION— Prize Winning Group at Boston Exhibition. NOTES ON CULTURE OP FLORISTS' STOCK— Cyp- ripedium insigne — Clirysanthemiim Stocli — Cocus Weddelliana— Filling Boxes and Vases for Winter Effects — Herbaceous Border, etc. — Lily of the Val- ley— John J. M. Farrell 705 FRUIT AND VEGETABLES UNDER GLASS— Water- ing Late Grapes — Making a Vine Border — The Melon House — Spinach — Mushrooms — George H. Penson... 706 ROSE GROWING UNDER GLASS— Cutting— Tying— Syringing — Green Ply — Black Spot — Tobacco Stems — Arthur G. Kuzicka •. . . 707 INDIVIDUALITY A FACTOR IN THE ADVANCE OP HORTICULTURE— J?ic7iar(Z Rothe 709 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES: Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston — Nassau County Horticultural Society — Rhode Island Gar- deners Form Association — Westchester and Fairfield Horticultural Society — Yonkers Horticultural Socie- ty— Massachusetts Horticultural Society — National Association of Gardeners 710 St. Louis Florists' Club — Chrysanthemum Society of America 718 Club and Society Notes 711-718 NEW ROSE MILADY— Illustrated 711 THE EXHIBITIONS: National Chrysanthemum Society, England — St. Paul Show, Illustration 712 Ohio Horticultural Society — A Glen Cove Winner, Illustration 713 BRITISH HORTICULTURE— W. H. Adsett 714 SEED TRADE: Shortage of Crops — Notes 718 OF INTEREST TO RETAIL FLORISTS: Steamer Departures — New Flower Stores 720 Old Fashioned Philadelphia Bouquet, Illustrated — Flowers by Telegraph 721 OBITUARY: Arthur Harbison — J. P. C. Ludemann — George F. Ditzenberger— Harry C. Phillips— Walter S. Nichol.. 722 DURING RECESS— Bowling 723 FLOWER MARKET REPORTS: Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati, New York 725 Philadelphia, St. Louis, Washington 727 ADVERTISING, SOME WRONGS TO MAKE RIGHT— L. W. C. Tuthill 732 MISCELLANEOUS: Greenhouses Building or Contemplated 718 Incorporated 718 Patents Granted 718 Fire Record 720 Washington Notes 722 Philadelphia Notes 722 Chicago Notes 723 Cincinnati Notes 723 News Notes 723 Personal 727 During the past week the French A privilege Chrysanthemum Society's exhibition we should have has been in progress at Nantes. At the conference, which was part of the afEair, many papers and discussions were on the progi-am and the list of entertainments provided for visitors fully matched up to the most ambitious of our own S. A. F. convention festivities, for these Frenchmen do know how to make their guests enjoy themselves. We would call attention to one feature in which they get the better of us — that of cheap transportation, for all members of the Society can travel from any part of France to the show by any class at a half-rate fare. In this country, instead of advancing we have been going backwards in that respect, until now no inducements whatever are offered to such gatherings and the attendance at meet- ings, exhibitions and conventions has sustained a severe set-back. It is very evident from the tone No Christmas green of consternation in the daily famine press and in the market com- ments one hears, since the an- nouncement of the embargo to be placed on Christmas greens shipped from the section where gypsy and brown- tail moths have been found, that the situation is not well understood and that wrong inferences are being drawn. Let it be borne in mind that the quarantined territory is a comparatively small section of New Eng- land and does not include the territory from which the greater part of. the trees and almost all the laurel are cut. Further tliere is no restriction upon the shipment lo and fro between points in the quarantined territory nor upon shipments into this section from outside points. So that any attempt to boost prices of these holiday goods on a pretext of scarcity is liable to meet with a chilly fate. And there are not a few people who would view with satisfaction and delight any enactment tliat would have for its object the prohibition of all cutting or selling of mountain laurel within New England ter- ritory for the next twenty years. It is our most beauti- ful native shrub and one cannot but deplore the wanton destruction that has been going on with increasing rapidity each year. We learn from our exchanges that the An ominous California State Commissioner of Horti- outlook culture has issued a quarantine order, un- der the approval of Acting Governor A. J. Wallace, against all vegetables, nursery stock, scions, grafts, buds, cuttings, orange seeds, trees, vines, plants and shrubs of all kinds from the states of North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas and other sections known to be affected with Aloyrodes citi (citrus white fly) or Aloy- rodes Nubifera (another species of white fly.) The same authorities have also declared strict quarantine against shipments into California of alfalfa, alfalfa seed and colonies of bees from every county in the states of Utah, Wyoming and Idaho in an effort to prevent the advent into California of the pest known as Phytono- mous pesticus (alfalfa weevil). While fully sympathiz- ing with any community in its efforts to exclude pests dangerous to its agi'icultural and horticultural interests, we think we can see, in these constantly recurring inter- state embargos, a gathering cloud for trouble in the near future. This habit of shutting out the products of sister states is liable to grow and the sentiment of retalia- tory measures is a not impossible result. Who can say to what extent this new exercise of state rights will develop as a mischief maker? Surely there is need for great deliberation and wise counsel in the exercising of such far-reaching prerogatives. November 23, 1912 HORTICULTURE 709 INDIVrOUALITY A FACTOR IN THE ADVANCE OF HORTICULTURE. A Paper by Richard Rothe, read before the Bar Harbor Horticultural Society, March Meeting. "This forms a man's chief attribute. And reason is to him assigned, That what his hands may execute. Within his heart, too, he should find," Thus wrote Friedrich von Schiller in his famous "Song of the Bell." The meaning of the sentences quoted leads to individuality; the working of each individual with hands and personal in- genuity for his own ends. The oppor- tunities for the exertion of individual- ity in our age of manufacture by machine-craft have greatly diminished, the consequences of this state from the purely ethical standpoint being by no means extraordinary happy ones to mankind. We, therefore, have first of all good cause to congratulate our- selves upon the fact that our calling as practical horticulturists hot only leaves ample freedom for personal thought, but also that success to a large extent depends on the skill and the intellect of the individual. A vo- cation taxing physical and mental fac- ulties equally is wholesome, and the conditions for development of strong individualities are, indeed, from the very outset favorable. No two men are alike. Both have their strong points and appear weaker in others. Speaking in a general way, it is of im- portance for a young man to become in time aware of his individual trends and inclinations, and as far as they appear advantageous in horticultural pursuits, cultivate them. We all know the value of handicraft. The wizard in swift potting, the champion in quick and accurate budding and graft- ing, and the man with an eye for even grading, are in keen demand and com- mand good pay. The founder of a business in monetary affairs, in plan- ning and overseeing the technical part of his structures, in the decision on what to grow, to find a profitable mar- ket; the foreman of a large range, as experienced grower, capable of hand- ling men, alert to sudden weather changes and ever watchful to produce quality and quantity at the lowest ex- pense; the retailer in studying the possibilities of the market, in timely securing the best assortment of stock and in attracting and satisfying his customers; all these men, perhaps, well experienced in their respective lines are nevertheless almost daily confronted with new problems or in- cidents, necessitating immediate per- sonal disposal. It is here where indi- vidual strength in judgment, foresight, calmness, presence of mind, timely action, tact, etc., is invaluable. We can to some extent acquire these qualities by training, still, superior to us is the party talented with individ- uality, providing this talent has been awakened and cultivated. The experi- enced craftsman will in many in- stances produce quality of standard plants, or cut flowers, eclipsing medi- ocrity, but he will very rarely dis- cover or venture upon unknown ave- nues. Mark Twain says. "The man with a new idea is a crank, until his idea succeeds." There are plenty of indi- vidualities airing new ideas which never can succeed. As cranks they prove boresome, annoying; good-na- tured, they represent that class which the German calls "Originale." It is individuality non-productive, save that by freaks and whims it frequently turns out to be an everlasting source of amusement. The negative, how- ever, does not in the least reflect on the stimulating strength of individual- ism as a factor in all sound progress. In no other horticultural branches is personal ingenuity esteemed and needed as in its purely artistic ones. The floral designer and decorator without individual taste and inventive power is not only a failure, but also frequently an obstacle in the path of advance. For the talented and gifted individuality there is hardly a richer field in which to work than floral de- signing. We have in most of our large cities certain artists whose crea- tive originality is so telling that their work can be distinguished at sight. It bears a certain characteristic stamp of their personality extremely hard, if not impossible, to imitate. Such cases illustrate the individualism of the pathfinder, the educator, the refiner of public taste and the promoter of trade. Let us hope that the same tendency may grow and become a discernible feature of the achievements of land- scape gardeners and garden architects. Garden designing as an art has been discussed in this country for over half a century, still the artistic opportuni- ties the American garden offers today remain vaguely realized and, in prac- tice, rarely exhausted. Less traveling on the well trodden road of conven- tionality and the more personal con- triving, individual conception and in- dependent thinking will soon elevate, especially our suburban gardens, to a higher artistic level and increase ac- tivity and business wonderfully. Our country could never have be- come the leader among nations in the production of high quality roses and carnations under glass if it were not for the individualism of our veterans in the field. With no literature, no trade press, no market, they began working, devising and experimenting with nothing to rely on, but their own personal enterprise and intellect. The present generation well equipped with all expedients should keep this in mind. The opportunities of our call- ing, while in its infancy, were not even plainly in sight and, at all events, limited. Now they appear almost un- limited. Individual cunning and strife is more important in our day than it ever was before. The question before each of us is: Am I going to be led by a conventional herd-instinct to merely imitate, or have I a footing on something stronger? Am I to be only the receiver of the fruits of intellect and experience of my fellow crafts- man, or do I possess that amount of individual resourcefulness to contrib- ute toward the fund of knowledge of my profession and thus become a re- paying giver? The most progressive nations of the world, our country, Great Britain and Germany, firmly believe in individual- ism as one of their vital powers. Out of it cropped all that they have to show of greatness, in statesmanship, science, art, inventions and commer- cial and industrial enterprise. Gus- tav Freytag in his classic novel "Soil und Haben," written over half a cen- tury ago, gives the Germans a monu- mental pen-picture of a successful wholesale merchant. There is nothing sensational about it: no mushroom growth, no daring stock manipula- tions, but the struggles of a dauntless personality, who, as master of a large firm with interests all over the Euro- pean continent, through prosperous and peaceful eras and turbulent peri- ods of adversity, wins by persever- ance and honest principles. An abso- lute king within his realm, calm, un- assuming, big-hearted, still shrewd and having immovable will power based on individual conviction. Some six or seven years ago I wished to call on a friend, who is di- rector of a department of one of our largest incorporated horticultural firms and asked for an appointment. "Not tomorrow, Mr. Rothe. That is the day of our annual business meet- ing at our president's house and oflace. Review of the past year's campaign and planning for the coming season, you know." There was a certain un- dertone in his voice and a certain sparkling in his eyes that spoke vol- umes. A meeting of generals, at the intervals of great business battles, keeping millions rolling. A meeting of gentlemen and individualities of re- spect, and immense executive power, resourceful in device and imbued with that enthusiasm which is bound to conquer. Receivers of dividends, which no honest thinking mind can begrudge. On the other end of the line, busy young assistants plant-pro- pagating, budding, hybridizing, pack- ing, labelling, doing a hundred and one things, none among which should be done automatically, none where leth- argy of thought can be tolerated. Are they going to cultivate their latent talents and gradually climb up the steep ladder of success, or, will they join the great army of discontented? Hitherto I have chiefly dwelt on the commercial side of horticulture. In ad- dition I wish to say that there is hardly a single private gardener in this country without some leeway for de- velopment and exertion of specific in- dividual faculties. In many cases his liberties and facilities are even away ahead of those at the command of his commercial fellow-craftsman. And now before I close this paper, let us step out of the professional sphere for a few minutes and take in- to consideration the vast army of ama- teur horticulturists with little gardens of their own. Does not here indi- viduality mean everything as far as pleasure is concerned? Last spring I had started some flower beds, which were left In care of the lady who had ordered them, on her arrival. Some months later on seeing everything in bioom, looking gay and bright, I con- gratulated her on her success. "Thank you, but, oh, did it not keep us busy! We had to work like beavers all along." Upon expressing regret and the willingness to supply help, it wanted, she said: "Oh, no; you misun- derstand me. Don't you know that it is one of my greatest pleasures to fuss with my flower beds?" Here we meet with individualism of purely idealistic type — horticultural activity as a source of happiness. The profes- sional grower naturally looks at the flowers from an entirely different standpoint than the amateur. With the former, commercial value, perfec- tion in shape and color, lasting qual- ity in a cut state, etc., render the decision; the latter is simply en- joying beauty. To us gardening is simply a means of livelihood; to the amateur his flowers are objects near to his heart. Let it therefore be our steadfast aim to awaken and strengthen individualism among our garden owners. 710 HORTICULTUEE November 23, I9t2 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES GARDENERS' AND FLORISTS' CLUB OF BOSTON. The regular montlily meeting of the Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Bos- ton was held in Horticultural Hall on November 19, at 8 p. m., with Vice- President Wm. J. Kennedy in the chair. During the regular routine of business the banquet committee re- ported a balance on hand which was voted into the entertainment fund. The landscape class committee reported progress but stated that as the old teachers could not be depended upon, new ones would have to be selected. Two names were proposed for mem- bership and accepted: The following officers were nominated: For presi- dent, William J. Kennedy; vice-presi- dent, Herman Bartsch, Eber Holmes; secretary, William N. Craig; treasurer, Peter Fisher; executive committee, John Reid, William J. Patterson, F. E. Palmer, Henry Penn, Duncan Finlayson. A. K. Rogers, Robert S. Edgar, Charles Sander, Peter Miller, James L. Miller, John Slawson and William C. Rust. Professor E. A. White, of the Massachusetts Agricul-- tural College, read a very interesting paper on "Education for the Gardener and Florist." This called forth some animated discussion, the gist of which was expression of strong support in the establishment of an extension school under the auspices of the club. A standing vote of thanks was extend- ed to Prof. White. Lunch was par- taken of and routine business then continued until late. The floral dis- play at this meeting was not large but what was shown was of excellent qual- ity. M. A. Patten showed a vase of Carnation Princess Dagmar. A well grown specimen plant of Begonia Win- ter Cheer, on which the flower lasted six weeks, was shown by W. Downs. W. W. Edgar Co. had an excellent display of small stock among which was a splendid standard heliotrope. A vase of Carnation Gloria was brought by Prof. White. NASSAU COUNTY HORTICUL- TURAL SOCIETY. The monthly meeting of the Society was held at Glen Cove, L. I., on Nov. 13. There was a fine display of late flowering chrysanthemums, Wm. Tur- ner, Wells' Late Pink and H. E. Con- verse being very fine. Prizes were of- fered for three white, three yellow and three pink and the winners were J. W. Everett, Henry Gaut and James Mc- Carthy. P. Petroccia received thanks of the society for new pink celery. H. Gaut was awarded cultural certificate tor three flowers of the chrysanthe- mum H. E. Converse, collection of single chrysanthemums and for six blooms grown in six inch pots. H. S. Laden, of Glen Cove, was elected to honorable membership. Five new members were elected and tour applications were received. Prizes are offered for three poinsettias, fifty vio- lets and twenty-five carnations, mixed, at the next meeting. JAMES MacDONALD, Cor. Sec. RHODE ISLAND GARDENERS FORM ASSOCIATION. The Providence Market Gardeners' Association, comprising all of the leading gardeners in and about Prov- idence, R. I., have formed an associa- tion, the object of which, according to the constitution is "for the better- ment of the business conditions under which we are compelled to do our sell- ing, and a promotion of closer rela- tions between the consumer and pro- ducer." The new association held a meeting last week and elected the fol- lowing officers: President, Harold F. Thompson of Attleboro; first vice- president, H. Evans West, Seekonk; second vice-president, F. L. Gardner, Swansea; secretary and treasurer, Ev- erett C. Potter, Auburn; executive committee, Eugene Peck, Seekonk (chairman) ; George L. Tinkham, War- ren; Cosmos D'Acchioll, Thornton; Thomas Boyle, Auburn; Gardner Kei- ley, Warwick. The members of the Market Place committee are Horace W. Tinkham, Warren (chairman); Joshua Vose, Cranston, and C. H. Paterson, See- konk. Legislative committee. Dexter E. Horton, Swansea; Everett C. Pot- ter, Auburn; Gardner H. Keiley, War- wick. Social committee, OIney Green, Seekonk (chairman); H. B. Tinkham, Warren and Eugene Peck, Seekonk. MASSACHUSETTS HORTICUL- TURAL SOCIETY. There was a large attendance at the annual meeting of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society Nov. 16, with President Charles W. Parker in the chair. William P. Rich presented the annual report which showed that ap- propriations for prizes and gratuities tor the coming year amounted to $7500. C. Harmon Payne of London was elected to coriesponding membership. A number of amendments were voted upon. The following officers were elected: John K. M. L. Farquhar, president; Richard M. Saltonstall, vice-president; William Downs, Arthur F. Estabrook, Nathaniel T. Kidder, Charles W. Par- ker, trustees for three years; Edwaid B. Wilder, trustee for one year; Harold I. Frost, Theophilus D. Hatfield, Henry S. Hunnewell, Herbert W. Rawson, William Sim, nominating committee. THE WESTCHESTER AND FAIR- FIELD HORTICULTURAL SO- CIETY. The regular monthly meeting of the society was held in Greenwich on Fri- day, Nov. 15. One application for membership was received and six new members elected. A temporary re- port of the show was read, showing that financially it was a great success, and a hearty vote of thanks awarded to the manager and the exhibition committee. The following awards were made at our New Rochelle show: To C. H. Totty, for new rose, Mrs. Geo. Shawyer, certificate of merit; Scott Bros., tor carnation Wm. Eccles, certificate of merit, also ton. mention for collection of single 'mums; A. N. Pierson, Inc., for new- rose Milady, certificate of merit; J. D. Cockcroft, for carnation Northport, certifi- cate of merit; Anthon S. Peterson, for display of evergreens and potted plants, certificate of merit; Thos. Meehan & Sons, fur collection of Lardy pompons, special mention ; George Melvln, for solanums, honorable mention; Geo. E. Baldwin Co., for display of orchid plants, certificate of merit. YONKERS HORTICULTURAL SO- CIETY. There was a large attendance at the November meeting, held in Holly- wood Inn, on Friday, the 15th. The principal business was the nomination of ofl5cers tor 1913. The following were elected: President, W. H. Waite; vice-president, J. Canning; secretary, H. Nichols: treasurer, Wm. Wright; corresponding and financial secretary, W. Mills; executive commit- tee, R. Rennison, S. Mahoney, R. Cochrane and Ernest Miller. It was decided to form a bowling club in con- nection with the society, and as soon as the committee can engage alleys the members will begin practice. The next meeting will be held on Dec. 6. The committee on gardens of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society announces the following list of awards made to gardens and estates visited during the current year: For Garden of Spring flowering plants: 1st, Bayard Thayer, South Lancaster. For Garden of Summej or Fall flowering plants: 1st, Mrs. Charles W. Parker, Mar- blebead; 2d, Col. Harry E. Converse, Marion. For Garden or Collection of peonies: 1st, Wilton Lockwood, South Orleans. For Garden or Collection of hardy roses: 1st, Col. H. B. Converse. Marion; 2d, Wil- ton Lockwood, South Orleans. For Rock Garden: 1st, Charles W. Par- ker, Marblehead Neck. For Fruit Garden: 1st, Col. H. B. Con- verse, Marion ; 2d, C. W. Parker, Marble- head. For Vegetable Garden : 1st, Col. H. E. Converse, Marion. Special Awards — American Forestry Co., South Framingham : For nurseries of for- est trees, Silver Medal. Andrew Gray Weeks: For estate at Marion, Silver Medal. Charles S. Eaton : For estate at Marblehead Neck, Silver Medal. E. c& J. Farquhar & Co.: For collection of newly- Introduced Chinese lilies. Honorable Men- tion. B. Hammond Tracy: For gladiolus gardens at Wenham, Honorable Mention. WM. P. RICH, Secretary. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GAR- DENERS. The annual meeting of the Associa- tion was held in the new Auditorium Hall. 81 Orange street, Newark, N. J., on the 19th inst., and it was the larg- est and most enthusiastic which has taken place, the members present numbering 129. The business of the meeting having been duly transacted, the chairman, Thomas Logan, intro- duced the speakers of the afternoon: Robert Craig of Philadelphia, Pa., who chose tor his sub,iect, "A Talk to Gar- deners;" C. H. Totty, Madison, N. J.. who spoke on the "International Flower Show of 1913;" and Professor Taubenhaus of the Delaware Agricul- tural College, Newark, Del., whose subject was, "Problems of Plant Dis- eases That Confront the Gardener." The speeches were highly interesting and were received with the greatest of attention and appreciation. Harry Bunyard was to have given a lecture November 23, 1912 HORTICULTUEE 7U presenting his stereopticon views of tlie "International Sliow in London," but as time would not allow this the audience had unfortunately to be con- tent with a view of the pictures alone, which were very beautiful, but would be more so if they were colored. About 120 members sat down to the banquet, after which speeches were the order and with Patrick O'Mara as toast- master things went with a swing. The following gentlemen were the speak- ers: James Bell, Wm. Kleinheinz, Thos. Logan, Samuel Bacheller, John H. Dodds, C. H. Totty, F. W. Kelsey, Jos. Manda, Wm. H. Waite and M. C. Ebel. The arrangements were well attended to, for which Secretary Ebel deserves unstinted praise for his inde- fatigable energy and to Mr. Austin C. Sayler for his valuable assistance. The returns of the Bowling Tourna- ment are not yet received as we go to press, and will be given in the next issue. Officers were elected as follows: President, W. H. Waite, of Samuel Un- termeyer's Greystone Gardens, Yonkers, N. Y. ; vice-president, A. J. Smith, Lake Geneva, Wis.; Secretary, Martin C. Eljel, Madison, N. J.; treasurer, James Stuart, Mauiaroneck, N. Y. ; trustees, Wm. Klein- heinz, Alex. Mackenzie, Peter Du£f, Wm. Duckhaui, John H. Dodds. Following is a list of the awards: Certificates to Traendly & Schenck, for Carnatiou Salmon Beauty ; Wm. Reid, lor Carnation Seedling No. 3; C. H. Totty, tor Rose Mrs. Geoige Shawyer; Waban Conser- vatories, for Rose Mrs. Charles Russell; H. Dreer, Inc., for new Fein Adiantum Far- ieyense Gloriusa: Traendly & Schenck, for Rose L;)dy Alice Stanley ; Colonel Cliarles Ofaff, for Solanum eapsicastrum Melvinii; Scott Bros., for Carnation Wm. Eccles; C. H. Totty, for Carnation Commodore; Jas. D. Cockcroft, tor Carnation Northport; W. A. Manda. for display of flowering and foliage plants, also for Fourcroya Wat- sonii and Polypudium Mandianum. Spe- cial mention to Wm. Trlcker for an inter- esting group of hardy plants, including Vinca minor aurea; Thomas Meehan & Sons, for collection of hardy berried plants; C. H. Totty, for Rose Sunburst aud Carna- tion Nortliport. NEW ROSE MILADY. Officers of the Arkansas Horticultu- ral Society held a conference at Foit Smith, Ark., on Nov. 7, and completed arrangements for the coming annual convention to be held there Jan. 21- 22. The premium list was revised and the total amount set aside for prizes was placed at $1000. Milady "T^is new claimant for the favor of the rose growing fraternity has al- ready won many honors in the exhibi- tion halls and promises to take high place among the standard florists' stock. It Is rich dark red in color and is fragrant and long-keeping and a very' abundant bloomer. Its habit of growth is well illustrated in the pic- ture of a house full of it at the intro- ducers, A. N. Pierson, Cromwell, Conn. House of Milady The forty-sixth annual meeting of the Minnesota State Horticultural so- ciety will be held December 3-6, in the assembly hall of the Minneapolis Court House. In connection with this gath- iring will be held the annual sessions of the Minnesota State Forestry Asso- ciation, the Minnesota Rose Society, 1 he Plant Breeders' Auxiliary and the \VV men's Auxiliary and the Beekeep- r'i' Association. Speakers from these ' y ;anizations will have parts in the I'-ogram and a fruit display will be < :ie of the features. 712 HORTICULTURE November 1912 NATIONAL CHRYSANTHEMUM SO- CIETY, ENGLAND. The great anuiial Autumn fete and exhibition of this society was held on October 29, 30 and 31 at the Crystal Palace, Sydenham, and an excellent show it was in all respects as regards quality and competition, but to our mind it would have been more gener- ally artistic had the show filled a little less space and the exhibits been ar- ranged with more cohesion. But, as a French critic recently said, the differ- ence between the English flower show and a French one is easily seen at a glance. The English exhibitor is an individualist, he cares nothing for the general aspect of the show so long as his particular lot is set up to his satis- faction. "Each man for himself and the devil take the hindmost" is his motto. At this great show, which the N. C. S. has held in some place or other for 65 years consecutively, there are now- adays one or two salient features. They may be described as the trade groups, the competition in the big cut bloom classes, the artistic decorations. The trained specimen plants, once so im- portant a part of the show, have disap- peared altogether. On the continent, however, these form a most attractive feature of the shows, especially at Paris, where some of the growers pro- duce many very attractive objects in trained plants. But we are dealing with the N. C. S. show as It is. Norman Davis, a veteran grower and exhibitor, is awarded a large gold medal for a mag- nificent display about 85 ft. in length enclosed within a border of Isolepis. gracilis and ferns. On the other side H. J. Jones has ar- ranged a similar group rivalling the other in extent and in artistic display. A serpentine edging of crumpled crim- .son velvet with a border of adiantum, then a row of small blooms of Japs with huge vases in the rear, the whole mingled with autumn foUiage, palms and other greenery justly entitled the exhibitor to the gold medal awarded. W. Wells & Co., Ltd., set up a group on the ground level the same as the two preceding. A gold medal is awarded to them also. If anything this group seems to be fuller of color and the artistic design in which the charming shades of American oak and autumn foliage vie with the more bril- liant colors of the flowers is one that attracts the greatest possible attention. Decoratives are well represented by what we call the "Cap" family, that is a series of varied sports from Caprice du Printemps, a most effective little Jap, probably well known in the states. Singles are numerous and in good form. Japs are a study and are staged in giant examples of all the best novel- ties. Specially fine are Wm. Turner, Queen Mary, H. E. Converse, Mrs. R. A. Witty, Mrs. R. Lusford, Mrs. C. H. Totty, Mrs. G. Lloyd Wigg, Mrs. G. C. Kelly, Mrs. Gilbert Drabble, varieties that will become historic. A small gold medal was awarded to John Peed & Son for a circular group of big Japs filled in with singles and decoratives. Wm. Howe won the first prize for a pretty miscellaneous group of chrysanthemums, ferns and foliage. Cragg, Harrison & Cragg staged a dwarf group of finely grown singles with a border of ferns in variety. A small gold medal was awarded. Henry Cannell & Sons (silver gilt medal) staged zonal pelargoniums and chrys- anthemums, the brilliancy of the form- er did not in any way detract from the latter which included some of the old anemone type, incurves, fine singles and Japs. The competitive classes were well filled. In the affiliated so- cieties competition the Wulwich So- ciety won the challenge shield. Thomas Stevenson was the champion in the big bloom classes. In one class Stevenson had to reckon with thirteen competi- tors. All the other competitive classes were more or less well filled. For a dozen incurves G. Hunt was first with a fine collection of beautifully grown blooms. Hobbies' Limited made a pleasing presentation of roses and coUerette dahlias. Young & Co. staged carna- tions (silver medal). A very effective display of ferns came from H. B. May & Sons enlivened by the additions of Begonia Gloire de Lorraine, cyclamen and Primula obconica. There were several exhibits of tables of singles and a new feature was a class for cut blooms, a dozen, of large Japs ar- ranged on a table with decorative ferns, foliage, etc. Some of these were prettily arranged and quite origi- nal in design. The artistic floral decorations were by no means the least attraction of the show. In the dinner table decorations there were ten entries in the yellow and bronze colors only and in the same for any other color twelve competitors entered. There was quite a large show of bouquets, vases, baskets and other designs in the artistic section, attrac- tive to the visitors and to the friends of the exhibitors but having no inter- est perhaps for the general reader. The luncheon was presided over by Mr. Thos. Bevan, who welcomed sev- General View of St. Paul Show November 23, 1912 HOETICULTURE 713 Dreer*s Cibotium Schiedei We have over 20,000 square feet of glass de- voted to this valuable decorative plant and can supply stock that will please you, both as to quality and price. Splendid plants in 6 inch pots $1.50 each Splendid plants in S inch tubs 2.50 each Splendid plants in 10 inch tubs $3.50 to 5.00 each Splendid plants in 12 inch tubs $6.00 to 10.00 each MISCELLANEOUS FERNS > ephrolepis Scottii 6 inch pots 50 cts. each Neplirolepis ScboUeli 6 inch pots 50 cts. each Adlantum Farleyense 3 inch pots 25 cts. each Adlantum Farleyense 5 inch pots 75 cts. each Mixed Ferns for Dishes. All of the standard varieties, In good plants, from 2^4 inch pots, $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. HENRY A. DREER, Inc., 714 chestnut st., Philadelphia, pa. The above prices are intended for the trade only eral visitors from abroad. Wm. Duck- ham of U. S. A. and Mr. Cos from South Africa responded. C. HARMAN PAYNE. A GLEN COVE WINNER. OHIO HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. The first chrysanthemum show ever held in Cleveland, O., opened Nov. 14 at the Grays armory. The show was held under the auspices o£ the Ohio Horticultural Society, and continued . Friday and Saturday. The list of exhibitors included among others, Elmer D. Smith & Co.; A. N. Pierson; the Waban Rose Con- servatories; E. C. Cockcroft, Charles H. Totty, W. H. Taylor, L. E. Holden, W. G. Mather and others. Great interest was shown by Cleve- land florists in their numerous en- tries in classes providing cut flowers and pot-grown plants of commercial value. The table decorations and bouquets caused keen competition, and commanded much interest among the visitors. The armory was specially decorat- ed for the occasion, plants being sent trom the conservatories of W. G. Mather, A. F. Holden, L. E. Holden, the city's and other greenhouses. CLUB AND SOCIETY NOTES. The Chicago Florists' Club held a very successful banquet and dance in the crystal room of the Sherman Ho- tel, November 14th, a large number being present. The chairman of the committee in charge was Guy French of Poehlmann Bros., Morton Grove. The occasion added new impetus to the interest of the club. The North Shore Horticultural So- ciety, at its annual meeting, November 15th, elected the following officers: President, John Chapman; vice-presi- dent, Eric Wetterlow; clerk, James Salter; treasurer, John Jaffrey; libra- rian, Robert Mitchell; executive com- mittee, William Swan, Joseph Clark, William Till, Alfred Parsons, Herbert The accompanying illustration shows a specimen chrysanthemum plant. Lady Dydia, grown and exhibited by Eobert Marshall, at the Glen Cove Show, where it took first prize. Shaw. It was voted to hold a banquet, the date to be announced later. The 46th annual meeting of the Min- nesota State Horticultural Society will be held in the Court House, Minneapo- lis, Dec. 3-6, 1912. A number of other organizations are scheduled to meet at the same time. Banquet on Thurs- day evening, Dec. 5. A very extensive program of addresses has been pie- pared, mainly on topics of interest to fruit growers. by lantern slides, on the London Flower Show last spring. After the business meeting the members sat down to an informal lunch and smoker. Regular meeting of Cincinnati Flor- ists'Club was fairly well attended. Chas. H. Hoffmeister, A. C. Heckman, Jr., and Ray Murphy were appointed a committee of three to arrange tor a banquet on the night of December 9th. The committee have selected the Ben- net House at 8 P. M. Richard Vin- cent, Jr., will give a talk, illustrated At the last meeting of the Newport (R. I.) Horticultural Society a new variety of Jerusalem cherry (solanum capicastrum) was exhibited by George Melvin of South Framingham, Mass., who grew it and has named it Melvini. The Society awarded its gold medal to Mr. Melvin for his exhibit. A first-class certificate of merit was awarded to Mr. William Gray, gar- dener for Mrs. William B. Leeds, for an unusual variety of mushrooms. A committee of seven was appointed to meet a committee of the Garden Asso- ciation to arrange plans for the June Flower Show, to be held under the auspices of the two organizations. 714 HOETICULTURE November 23, 1912 !€■• THE NEW GOLD MEDAL ROSE MRS. CHARLES RUSSELL THis Giant Forcing Rose is an American Seedling raised at the WABAN ROSE CONSERVATORIES, and has been tested in our houses for several years. It has proved to be a strong^, vigorous grower, and its freedom of bloom is remarkable for a rose that is FULLY AS LARGE AS AN AMERICAN BEAUTY. With its large pointed buds of a clear rose pink and delightfully sweet fragrance, it is the admiration of all who have seen it, either growing in our houses, or as exhibited by us at the different shows. IT HAS RECEIVED HIGH HONORS when exhibited at such centres as Philadelphia, New York and Boston. At the latter place the Massachusetts Horticultural Society honored it with^a GOLD MEDAL, a rare distinction from this conservative society. Plants will be ready for delivery after March I, 1913 OWN ROOTS :— $30 per lOO ; $250 per 1000 plants. GRAFTED STOCK:— $5 per 100 plants extra. WABAN ROSE CONSERVATORIES NATICK, MA55. BRITISH HORTICULTURE. The Cult of the Chrysanthemum. One noticeable feature of the show held by the National Chrysanthemum Society, at the Crystal Palace, on Get. 29, '30 and 31, was the, wide selection of varieties brought together. Some remarkable strides have been made since 1S46, when the Stoke Newington ' Society — the parent of the National i organization — held its first show. The ' number of new introductions which were exhibited fully indicated the in- creased attention which is being paid '; to the raising of novelties by home ' and continental growers. The show '■ was very satisfactory as regards the I number of eiitries and the high qual- ity. For -t^e- admirers of the huge "mop headed" . flowers . there were a nun!iber of neV Specimens of aihple .size to satisfy the requirements of the most exacting lover of this section. For in- stance. Queen Mary, a new Japanese, is a mass of snowy white petals of re- markable size, and was evidently at the top of the list as regards actual di- mensions. Wells & Co., of Merstham, Surrey, received a first-class certificate for this bloom, and a gold medal for the group. William Turner, shown by the same firm, is another gigantic white of handsome propoitions. A most complete collection was shown by Norman Davis, of Framfield, Sus- sex, embracing the best specimens of the various sections. This admirably arranged group well merited the large gold medal awarded. It was one of the chief attractions of the exhibition. Some Further Novelties. Mr. Davis also received a certificate HARDY NORTHERN GROWN NURSERY STOCK WE GROW EVERYTHING FOR PLANTING THE HOME GROUNDS A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF Trees, Shrubs, Vines, Roses and Herbaceous Perennials, Etc., Etc. Our Illustrated and Descriptive Catalogue for the asking THE BAY STATE NURSERIES. North Abington, Mass. for a fine rich crimson Japanese, His Majesty. There were some choice nov- elties amongst the singles, including Sussex Yellow, of a tint its name indi- cates; Ideality, a pure white obtained from a cross between Mary Anderson and Mensa; Mrs. Loo Thomson, a primrose "sport" from Mensa: and Charles Kingsley, an excellent rich yellow bloom. Some sterling novelties were to be seen from, the H. J. .Jones' nurseries, Lewisham, London. Miss Elsie Davis is a massive globular flower of an amaranth tint, with sil- very reverse. Frances Rows has re- flexed florets of a pleasing shade of bronzy red on a yellow ground; Miss A. E. Roope resembles the well known variety. Boule d'Or, the long reflexing florets being of a rich golden yellow hue. Each of these varieties received a first-class certificate, in addition to the gold medal award to the group. A meritorious array of singles was con- tributed by Cragg, Harrison & Ci agg, of Heston, Middlesex. Amongst the best were Celia, one of the choicest yellows; Mensa, white; Caddie Mason, bright crimson; Edith Pagram, pink; Mrs. Tresham Gilbey, yellow, and Merstham Gem, rosy crimson, with a yellow disc. Ivernia, shown by Stred- wlck & Sons. St. Leonards, Sussex, is a useful Japanese bloom, of a buff hue, suffused with rosy bronze. Miss Thelma Hartman, an attractive exhi- bition bloom, is of a blush tint. This was sent by W. Jinks, of Thomas Dit- ton, Surrey. Sidney Lawrence, a bright amber single, was exhibited by L. Lawrence, of Shoreham, Kent, and Mrs. Gertie Ladds, by P. Ladds, Swan- ley, Kent, the latter being a chestnut crimson single. Orchid Show. The Royal Horticultural Society has entered on a new departure this sea- son in holding an autumn orchid show. This event was successfully held in London on Nov. 5 and 6. The groups were very fine, the leading orchidists sending their most valued floral treas- ures. In the open class tor a group the gold medal was secured by Charles- worth & Co., of Haywards Heath, Sus- sex. The epidendrum vitellinum were particularly good. Sander & Sons, St. Albans, Herts, also secured a gold medal for a splendid group, some very fine cattleyas, cypripediums and odon- toglossums being included. Stuart Low & Co., of Bush Hill Park, Middle- sex, showed to advantage some of their cattleyas and dendrobiums, which re- ceived a gold medal. W. H. ADSETT. November 23, 1912 HORTICULTURE 715 ROSES From S-lncb pota— itronsi ewm root, lAdy HiUlnirdon, floe Itoek, Qrafted. $25.00 per 100; Owd Root, $15.00 per 100. *^ Donlile Pink KUbtmey, Badlanee, Mrs. Tmtt, Mrs. Wardell. My Maryland, Hwry Kirk, $10.00 per 100. Pink Klllarney, White Klllamoy, Kniiertn Angnsta Victoria, Blobmoad, Perle, Snnrise, Snnaet, Ajnerlean Beauty, $8.00 per 100. Bride, Bridesmaid, Bon Sllene, 1a France, Grnga an Tepllts, Clothllde Soopert, Soavenlr de Wootton, $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. Grafted, S-lnch pet*. Mrs. Taft, Pink Klllarney, Maryland, Mra. Wardell, Kalserln, Bride, Brides- maid, $15.00 per 100. Wood Brothers FISHKILL, N. Y. PLANTERS AMATEURS NURSERYMEN APPLY FOB THE OEITBBAI. ILLUSTBATED CATALOGUB OF Furst's Nurseries Jetfe-Brussels, Belgium Code A. B. C, Bth Edition. L io,ooo TABLE XMAS TREES (NORWAY SPRUCE) IS to 18 iicbes $3,00 |>er doz. $15.00 per 100 bushy, nicely rooted, and a sure thing to sell. A.ouii-R' iviOi-i_e:r De Kalb Nurseries NORRISTOWN, - PENN. ROSES All tHe leading varieties for Forcing. Breck- Robinson Nurseries LEXI CTON, MASS. Telephone Lex. 260. Nursery Stock Fruit anil Ornamental Trees. .Shrubs, ISniall Fruits. Clematis, Evergreens anivifirifirviAfirinruifMMvvia)vie:oia I Our WoKd's Choicest Nursery and Greenhouse Products for Florists PALMS, BAY TREES, BOXWOOD AND HARDY HERBACEOUS PLANTS, EVERGREENS, ROSES, i^HODODENDRONS. VINES AND CLIMBERS, AUTUMN BULBS AND ROOTS, CONIFERS, PINES Florists are always welcome visitors to our Nurseries. We are only a few minutes from New York City ; Carlton Hill Station is the second stop on Main Line of Erie Railroad. BOBBIIMK & Nurserymen and Florists KIIMS Rutherford, N. J. HARDY RHODODENDRONS A.F»F»U_'V TO JOHN WATERER (£L SONS. Ltd. American Nurseries, - Bag'sKot, Surrey, England Por lists of best kinds, ana also for other ornamental shrubs hlTORSl [CHAM RSERIES — ^Z>HAZ^ — W. B. WHITTIER & CO., SOUTH FRAMINGHAM . . MASS. GROWERS OF HIGH GRADE NURSERY STOCK LARGE ASSORTMENT WRITE FOR PUCES BEFORE ORDERING EISEWNERE GOODSELL'S GRASSES SELL GOOD Bulbs for Forcing For autumn sowing and exceptional re- sults few equal. Quality and prices be- yond comparison. Get down to the turf. BEDDING AND NATURALIZING. We have made arrangements with the Ieadln( growers to have oor bnlb« specially se- lected. Write for List and Reserve Your Order P. H. GOODSELL w. E. maynard 200 Broadway, NEW YORK CITY Manager Sales Department 157-159 Wiltiam Street (Basement) 716 HORTICULTURE November 23, 191^ MnMnMnMnaniinMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMniinMnMnMnMnM BODDINGTON'S BULBS BLOOM T«M^yv«>«'»..f- *«. ».... C^t-^,^^^^ When we buy HOLLAND BULBS we buy what is termed FLORISTS' imporisni lO our vUSlOincrS stock, not seed house stock . there is a difference REMEMBER YOU MAY DEDUCT S PER CENT IF CASH ACCOMPANIES ORDER Preliminary offer of surplus bulbs. We have smaller quantities on hand of other varieties, (see our catalog) and write for special quotation. n m n M n M n M n H n H n m n m n m n m n m n H n m^ a M n m n m n n H n m n g Seedsman 342 West 14th St., New York City g MnMnMnMnmnMdMniinMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnM HYACINTHS Named varieties, our selection, White, Pinii, Yellow, Light Blue, Dark Blue, Red. Top roots $8.00 per 100 1st Size 6.50 per 100 2ud Size 4.75 per 100 DUTCH MINIATURE HYACINTHS 1.3 to 15 ceutimeters 1000 1500 Czar Peter. Light porcelain blue $18.00 1500 Grand Blanche. Pure white 17.50 lOUO Grandeur a Merveille. Blush white 16.00 l.jOO King: of Blues. Dark blue 18.00 1000 La Peyrouse. Porcelain blue 16.50 SINGLE NAMED TULIPS 1500 Couleur Ponceau. Rich cerise 7.50 5000 La K«ine. White, slightly rose shaded 7..50 6000 Rosamundi Huikman. Brisht pink 8.00 3500 Vermilion Brilliant. Brilliant scarlet 16.00 9000 Yellow Prince. Pure yellow 8.00 Prince of Austria. Orange vermilion 14.00 Sir Thomas Lipton. Brilliant scarlet 26.00 9000 Superfine MLied. Single Tulips 7.00 Parrots Mixed 7.50 DOUBLE TULIPS 1000 Conronne d'Or. Yellow tinged with old gold 16.75 5000 Mnrillo. Magnificent blush white 10.00 1000 Salvator Rosa. Deep rose 15.00 750 Titian. Double red 15.00 1000 Venerbook. Brilliant orange scarlet 16.75 MAY-FLOWERING TULIPS 1000 Bizarres $9.00 8000 Bouton d'Or 11.50 5(X)0 Gesneriana macrophila 8.7.5 5000 Gesneriana spathuiata or major 11.50 20(10 Isabella, or Shandon Bells 9.00 5000 Maiden's Blush 10.00 KXIO Boddington's Quality Superfine mixture May- ilowerina: Tulips 7.50 VON SIONS and DOUBLE NARCISSI 1000 5000 Von Sions, XX. Very l;irge $2O..50 5000 Von Sions. Extra first size single nosed 16.00 3000 Von Sions. First size single nosed 13.50 4000 Von Sions. Second size 10.00 2000 Alba Plena odorata 6.50 2500 Orange Phoeni.\; , 9.00 2000 Sulphur Phoenix 10.00 5000 Mixed Choice Double Varieties 8.00 SINGLE NARCISSUS TRUMPET VARIETIES 2000 Barrii Conspicuus 8.50 3000 Golden Spur. First size X 14.00 6000 Golden Spur. Mother bulbs XX 21.00 5000 Golden Spur. Extra mother bulbs XXX 24.00 5000 Princeps. First size X 7.00 8000 Princeps. Mother bulbs XX 8.50 5000 Choice Single Mixed Trumpets 9.00 NARCISSI, VARIOUS 1000 Inconiparabilis Figaro 1(H)0 Incomparabilis Stella l.'tOO Incomparabilis Cynosure 2(H.KJ Leedsii. Mrs. Langtry l.'JOO Leedsii, Queen of England 5000 Jonquils Rugulosus. Very fragrant $5.50 6.75 7..50 6.00 5.50 6.50 FREESIA REFRACTA ALBA "QUALITY BRAND." 5000 Mammoth Bulbs. V. to % in. in diameter $10.01) 5000 Monster Bulbs. % in. and up in diameter 12.00 SPANISH IRIS BOOO Alexander von Humboldt 3.50 (•>000 Blanche Fleur 3.50 8000 British Queen 3.50 3000 Cajanas SIRIO Chrysolora 4000 .4LLIUM Neapolitanum 700 LCTEUM 5000 CHIONODOXA Luciliae. First size 3000 CHIONODOXA Sardensis. First size .lOOO flllONODOXA Gigantea 15.000 SCILLA Sibirica or Praecox. Top roots 10,000 SCILLA Sibirica or Praecox. Large bulbs 3.50 3.50 4..50 4.0O 7.00 6.00 7.50 8.00 6.75 WItolesal* Florists' Catalogue of full line of Bulbs, giving descriptions and prices, may bo hadon application. Write for a copy today ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON m n M n m u m n m u m n m u m n m n n n m n M n m n m n m n m g g n m g GLADIOLUS Per 100 Per 1000 Berlin Valley Pips HIGH GRADE QUALITY From New York Cold Storage. Packed 2000 per case. $15.00 per 1000 F.O.B. New York CasA with oiiui i.t.lin approved credit McHUTCHISON & CO. THE IM. ORT HOUSE 17 Murray Street, NEW YORK August Rolker & Sons Import for the wholesale trmde: BL.DSHING BRIDE 75 6.00 PEACH BLOSSOM 1.10 9.00 A. HENDERSON & CO. 352 N. Michigan Ave. CHICAGO AZAUiAS, PALH8, BRODODENDRONB, BATTREE8, ROSES. ULACS. HOLLAXD AND .JAPAN BULBS. LILT OF THB VALLEY, ETC. P.O. Box 752 ar31 Barclay St., NEW YORK' ' CHILDS' GLADIOLI 1 are noted the world over for SUPCR^IOR MERIT ARAUCARIAS, PALMS, RUBBERS AND FERN BALLS SEND FOR PRICES. Godfrey Aschmann Wholesale Grower and Importer 1012 W. OBtario SL, PHILADELPHIA, Pi John Lewis Ctiilds FLOWERFIELD, L. I., N. Y. In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture November 23, 1912 HORTICULTURE 717 I Want to Get in Touch with a Big, Broad Man in the Seed Trade Who IsnH Happy in His Job I want to hear from the best seedsman in America who wants a bigger, broader, richer future than his present position or business holds. This man is needed by one of the oldest seed businesses in America — a house with an enviable reputation, built up by fair dealing, consistent advertising, and honest seeds. The business is big and steady; it is in a large eastern city, but its trade extends from coast to coast. It can be made much greater — it ought to be doubled. It is on the up-grade now. For the man who can take hold and help put this seed business where it ought to be, there is an unusual opening. If he measures up to requirements, he will have an oppor- tunity at once to acquire an interest in the business. A man with capital — possibly a manager or a partner in another concern — is preferred. The business is paying and additional capital is not needed, but it is felt that an investment by the right man will cause more rapid growth. This is a big thing, and I can give the details only in person. If you think you're the right man, write me fully, telling what you are doing, what you have done, and whether you would consider an investment after investiga- tion had shown it advisable. Address me in confidence — no one else will see your letter without your permission. JEFFERSON THOMAS Vice-President and Manager, The McFarland Publicity Service HARRISBURG, PA. I know, too, of several good openings in the nursery trade, and invite letters from expert growers, shipping foremen, correspondents, etc. Tell in your first letter what you have done, to whom you can refer, and what salary you command. 718 H 0 E T I C U L T TJ E E November 23, 1912 ST. LOUIS FLORISTS' CLUB. The members of the St. Louis Flor- ists' Club met November 14tli in the Odd Fellows' building. The meeting •was well attended with all the officers present and President Fred H. Weber presided for the first time since his election. After the regular prelimi- nary proceedings and reports of com- mittees resolutions were read on the death of the late Charles B. Schoenle. Two candidates were elected to mem- bership, and four applications were re- ceived. There were four candidates for S. A. F. state vice-president for Eastern Missouri and Edwin Denker of St. Charles, won out. The treasurer's re- port showed a healthy balance on hand. Short talks were made by some of the visitors. Weber's Nur- sery showed a vase of a fine yellow chrysanthemum which according to the growers present was Dollie Dim- ple. The next meeting takes place December 12th. Seed Trade CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Work of Committees. Exhibited at Chicago, 111., Nov. 2, by Elmer D. Smith & Co., Lucile Quinlan, yellow, com. scale S5 points. Exhibited at Chicago, 111., Nov. 9, by Wm. P. Longland, card, to C. L. Hutcliinson, Lake Geneva, N. Y., not named, flesh, large single, com. scale 85 points. Exhibited at Chicago, 111., Nov. 16, b.' Elmer D. Smith & Co., Mary E. Meyer, white, reflexed, com. scale 90 points. Golden Robin, yellow, reflexed, com. scale 89 points. CHARLES W. JOHNSON, Sec. CLUB AND SOCIETY NOTES. The Alameda County (Calif.) Floral Society has been organized. J. M. Carroll, of Fruitvale, Calif., is secre- tary. Trustees of the Worcester County (Mass.) Horticultural Society had their annual meeting in the library of Hor- ticultural Hall, Nov. 13. President Edward W. Breed, Clin- ton, presided at the meeting and com- mittees were appointed and appropri- ations made for premiums for next year. Twelve hundred dollars was appro- priated for premiums for flowers. $1000 for premiums for fruits, and $650 for premiums on vegetables and $300 for ■winter meetings. It was voted to have the children's exhibitions in July and August, the same as last year. The Florists' and Gardeners' Club, of Rhode Island, held its annual meet- ing and election of officers in the club rooms, Monday evening, November 18th, with a good attendance present. Eugene A. Appleton was re-elected president. Other officers elected were as follows: Vice-president, Cornelius Hartstra; secretary, William E. Chap- pell; treasurer, James Hockey; libra- rian, James Dillon; executive commit- tee, H. C. Neubrand, James Dillon and Cornelius Hartstra. Addresses setting forth the necessity of combined efforts of the florists in the interest of the industry were made by Michael Sweeney, William E. Chappell and Charles MacNalr. Shortage of Crops. The cucumber, musk and water melon, pumpkin and squash crops have turned out fairly well in most in- stances, but there will be a shortage of a few varieties, although nothing serious. The early and late varieties of sweet corn are turning out very poorly, the early varieties being very short and light yields and the late varieties not having become well matured, so that a scarcity of early and late varieties of sweet corn is looked for. The medium early varieties have turned out some- what better and it is believed there will be sufficient to go around of these varieties. The field corn crops are making fair- ly good yields, but some of the larger kinds have not ripened up as the/ should and a hard cold spell may ef- fect the germinating qualities. If we have some nice weather for the next month it will help all of the corn to quite a large extent. It is rather difficult to tell just how these crops will turn out prior to their being har- vested and delivered. Notes. Whitesville, Mo. — A new seed house is being built by Thomas Slawson. King City, Mo. — A seed cleaning and preparing house is to be erected here by Berryman & Maupin. Jackson, Miss. — The Taylor Seed store is a new seed business started here of which the proprietors are S. J. Taylor and S. E. Taylor. Nabb. Ind. — The Indiana Tomato Seed Co. has been incorporated here with a capital stock of $15,000. The incorporators are J. N. Grant, H. E. Grant and E. V. Grant. Cincinnati, Ohio — The Rahe Seed Co. has been incorporated with a cap- ital stock of $5,000. Wm. J. Rahe, H. H. Peters. Alfred Peters, Wm. L. Mil- ler and C. S. Shook are the incorpora- tors. New Albany, Ind. — The New Al- bany Seed and Implement Co. has been incorporated with a capital stock of $5,000. Incorporators, Herman Brown, Sr., Louisa Brown and Henry Goetz. GREENHOUSES BUILDING OR CON- TEMPLATED. Ganges, Mich. — Abner Miller, house 20x36. Norwalk, Conn. — R. G. Hanford, ad- dition. Ogden, Utah — A. Laine, small bulb forcing house. North Adams, Mass. — Rudolph Mar- shall, one house. Westerly, R. I. — Conrad Schultz, 36 Beach street, several houses. Worcester, Mass. — W. D. Ross, 84 West Boylston street, house 28x100. Chicago. III. — Eassett & Washburn, Gregg's station, twelve houses, each 28x225. MICHELL'S SPECIAL OFFERS LILY OF THE VALLEY (Cold Storage. MicUell'.s Fancy ( 250 500 1000 Giant Flowering ) $1.50 $8.50 $16.00 Hamburg Brand 4.00 7.50 14.00 LILIUM GIGANXEUM (iMicbell's Spe- cial Brand. New Crop) Bulbs Per Per Per case 100 1000 6-8 Inch 400 $4.00 $36.00 7-9 " 300 0.50 60.00 S-10 " 225 9.50 90.00 9-10 " 200 11.00 100.00 10-12 " 150 16.00 150.00 LILIUM GIGANXECM (Cold Storage, Special Price to make room) Bulbs Per Per per case case 1000 6-8 Inch .3.50 $16.75 $45.00 LILIUM MCLTIFLORCM (Michell'S Special Brand) Bulbs Per Per per case 100 1000 6-8 inch 400 $3.75 $33.50 7-9 " 300 5.75 54.00 8-10 " 225 8.25 77.50 9-10 " 200 9.25 87.50 SH ' MROCK SEED (True IrUh) Trade pkt. 25c; 75c per oz. VINCA SEED. Alba, Alba Pura. Rosea. Price, each ti-ade pkt., 15c.: .50c. ner oz. ; mixed, trade pkt.. 15c. ; lOc. per oz. Send for Our Latest Wholesale Catalogue MICHELL'S SEED HOUSE 518 Market ^t , Phi a.. Pa. INCORPORATED. Hollister. Cal. — San Benito Nursery, capital stock $10,000. TOMATO SEED BEST STOCKS. ALL VARIETIES. The Haven Seed Co. Growers lor Wholesale Trade Only. SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA. POINSETTIAS ''■'%rz'\t!o''""''- CYCLAMEN SEED '"^...ittl'pl ils^"-" niMOV CCCn home-grown, finest giant rAllOl OLLU, strain. $5 per oz. Send for Catalogue. S. S. SKIDELSKY & CO. 1215 Betz BIdg. Philadelphia. CHOICE SEEDS FOR PRESENT PLANTING SHAMROCK, TRUE IRISH, PER OZ., $1.00 THOMAS J. GREY CO. 32 South Market Street, Boston, Mass. BULBS and- HARDY PLANTS Contracts made for Seed Growing Sfnd for Prit'e list E. S. MILLER, WADING RIVER, N. Y. To Correspondents and Advertisers: As Thursday next will be a holiday all copy and changes in advertise- ments should reach us by Wednesday. J. BOLGIANO & SON WHOLESALE FIELD AND GARDEN SEEDS Established 1818 Ji'nt,- For Our Lozl' FrLcs LIGHT, PRATT and ELLICOOT STS. BALTIMORE, MD. PATENTS GRANTED. 1,044,260— Waterproof Flower Stem Protector. Emil Schloss, New York, N. Y. 1,044,374— Plant Setting Device. Henry Royle GIossop, Friday Har- bor, Wash. November 23, 1912 HORTICULTUKE 719 Jumbo Chinese Lilies The largest bulbs ever imported into this country; the sure flowering kind. Send for a mat of 120 today for your retail florist store. Mat 120 bulbs $7.20 Basket 30 bulbs $2.00 Stumpp & Walter Co , so Bm-ciay st., n. y. PEAS, BEANS. RADISH \ and all Garden Seeds ( Growers for the Trade LEONARD_„SSP ONION SETS Write for Prices LILIES Lilium Myriophyllum Lilium Sargentlae The bulbs of these magnifi- cent new Lilies are now ready for delivery. For the best results next year, they should be planted at once. Price $1.50 each, $15.00 per doz. R.&l.Farquliar&,Co. Boston, Mass. Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHI.A BLFE I-IST OF WHOLES.4LE PRICES MAILED ONLV TO THOSE WHO PLANT FOB PROFIT. Place Your Order Now For AYRES" WINTER FLOWERING SWEET PEA SEED For Fall Delivery S. BRYSON AYRES CO. *'Ren Philadelp'a. N. Y.-S'hampton.Nov. 30 ^' Atlantic Transport. i^ Minneliaha, N. Y. -London Nov. 30 W Cunard. ^ Mauretania, N. Y. -Liverpool.. .Nov. 27 ny Franconia, N. Y.-Mediter'n Nov. 28 j;^ Ivernia, Boston-Liverpool Nov. 30 S^ Hamburg-American. ^- Amerika, N. Y. -Hamburg Nov. 28 Sj Patricia, N. Y. -Hamburg Nov. 30 \ rres. Grant. N. Y. -Hamburg. .Dec. 7 V Holland-America. IJ, Itotterdam. N. Y.-Kotterdam.Nov. 26 V Potsdam, N. Y. -Rotterdam Dec. 3 > Leyland. ^ Cestrian, Boston-Liverpool... .Nov. 30 Sj Bohemian, Boston-Liverpool. .Dee. 7 5^ North German Lloyd. i^ K. W. der Gr'sse. N. Y.-B'm'n.Nov. 26 G. Washington. N. Y'.-B'm'n. .Nov. 30 P'nzess Irene, N. Y.-Medit'r'n.Dec. 7 Red Star. Lapland, N. Y.-Antwerp Nov. 27 _^ Kroonland, N. Y.-Antwerp. . .Dec. 4 (i^ White Star. Sj Cedric. N. Y. -Liverpool Nov. 28 ^ Olympic, N. Y'.-S'hampton Nov. 30 J(] Adriatic, N. Y.-Mediter'n Nov. 30 g) Cymric, Boston-Liverpool Dec. 3 pj] M Celtic, N. Y. -Liverpool Dec. 5 ft) FIRE RECORD. Boston, Mass. — Fire damaged the building in which Max Fine, florist, oc- cupies the first floor, on Nov. 12, do- ing damage of about $2000. Providence, R. I.— The greenhouse of Arthur P. Kupfer, 234 Potter ave- nue, was considerably damaged by fire on November 14. Cause, an overheated stove. Minot, N. D. — The weight of snow on the roof of a 30x150 foot green- house of George V. Valker, 306 South Main street, caused it to collapse and ruin the stock of carnations and chrys- anthemums. WELLESLEY COLLEGE Dana Hall, Walnut Hill and Rockridge Hall Scboou. TAILBY, Wellealey, Mass. TeL Wallo*U7 44-1 and X. Mlvht 44-8. ALEX. McCONNELL 571 FIFTH AVENUE NEW YORK CITY Telegrapliic orders forwarded to any part of tlie United States, Canada, and all principal cities of Europe. Orders transferred or intrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steamships or elsewhere reteive special attention. Cost of Cabling Foreign Deliveries Must be Prepaid Reference or cash mast accompany all orders from unknown correspondents. Cable Address, ALEXCONNELI.. DAVID CLAkKE'S SONS Deliver orders from any part of the country to New York City Or OUT-QOINQ STEAMERS Write or tele-r.iph 2139-2141 Broadway, New York Telephone 1.552-l.j."j.'; Columbus YOUNG & NUGENT 42 West 28 St., NEW YORK "FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH" BROOKLYN NEW YORK 3 & 5 Greene Ave. Tel. 6800 Pnnsect 339-347 Greene Ave. Tel. 3908 Prospect THE ROSERY 76 MAIDEN LANE 4KI-BA.IMY, IM. Y. FLOWER DEUVERIES FOR ALBANY AND VlCIMiTY ALBANY, N. 1'. Flowera or Design Work DELIVERED IN ALB.\NY .IND VICINITY ON TELEGRAPHIC ORDER 11 NORTH PEARL STREET, ALBANY, N. LEADING FLORIST 'AmsterdaiB. N.Y. Scbenectaiy, N. V. Established 1871 FLOKIST N. E. Cor. 44 St. & Madison Avenoe, N. T. Citj (Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Asso.) Flowers shipped on all Steamers. Special Correspon- dence in all the large cities of Europe and the British Colonies. Telegraph and Cable address, Dardipier. W. J. Palmer & Son 304 Main Street, Buffalo, N. Y. Members Florists'Telegraph Asso. LOUISVILLE, KY. JACOB SCHULZ, S50 South Fourth Ave. Member Floribts' Telegraph Delivery. November 23, 1912 HOKTICULTURE 721 NEW ENGLAND FLOWER DELIVERIES Send flower orders for delivery in iSonton and all New England points to THOS. F. GALVIN 124 Tremont St., Boston BOSTON'S BEST In Quality and Design Can be relied upon when you transfer your retail orders to EDWARD MACMULKIN 194 BoyKlon Street. BOSTON. CARBONE Member Florists' Teleffraph Delivery 342 Boylston St., Boston Vase.s, Garden Furniture, Art (jOod.s and New Designs in Tu.siany Rasliets for Florists' Use, in Wliolesale Department. H. F. A. Lange WrORCCSTER, MASS. Deliveries to all Points in New Eng^Iand. 125.000 square feet of glass. FOR NEWPORT Narratrantett Pier and All Other Rhode Island Points Transfer Your Orders to GIBSON BROTHERS M WASHIIU.T8N SSUARE. • ■ - NEWPGRT. R. I. Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue, N. ■•eh«IFOBNTA PelicanOy Rossi & Co. 123 KEARNY ST. The Far-Famed Flowers of TORONTO Delivered on mail or telegraph order tpr any occasion, in any part of the Dominion. JOHN H. DUNLOP 96 Yonge St., TORONTO, ONT. Of Interest to Retail Florists OLD-FASHIONED PHILADELPHIA BOUQUET. The London Flower Shop of Phila- delphia sent us the protograph which we have here reproduced. It shows a type of hand bouquet fashionable In the olden time and occasionally called for now. It contained 100 Killarney buds, 24 lily of the valley and green with a real lace holder and tied with light blue chiffon with satin edge. "FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH." Leading Retail Florists Listed by Towns for Ready Reference. Albany, N. Y.— H. G. Eyres, U N. Pearl St. Albany, N. Y.— The Rosery, 78 Maiden Lane. Amsterdam, N. Y.— John C. Hatcher. Boston— Thos. P. Ralvln, 124 Tremont St. Boston— Ed. MacMnlkln, 194 Boylston St. Boston— Penn, the Florist, 37-43 Brom- fleld St. Boston — Julius A. Zlnn, 1 Park St. Boston — Philip L. Carbone, 342 Boylston St. Brooklyn, N. Y.— Robert G. Wilson, Ful- ton St. and Greene Ave. Buffalo, N. Y.— Palmer's, 3(M Main St. Chicago — William J. Smyth, Michigan Ave. and 31st St. Chicago — A. Lange. 25 E. Madison St. Cleveland, O.— J. M. Gasser Co., Euclid Ave. Denver, Col.— Park Floral Co., 1643 B'way. Detroit, Mich.— J. Breltmeyer's Sons, Miami and Gratiot Aves. Kansas City, Mo. — Samuel Murray, 912 Grand Ave. BOSTON, M A.SS. "Penn, The Telegraph Florist" Member of I-'lorists' Telegraph Delivery S7-43 BROMFIEI^D STREET" TRANSFER Your orders for flower or plant de- livery in Eastern New England to JULIUS A. ZINN 1 Park St., Boston GUDE BROS. CO FLORISTS '214 r, 5T,N.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. GUDE'S Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Chicago. A. LANGE, 25 £. MADISON ST. THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, CLEYELAm Euclid Avenu* WASHINGTON- 915 F ST. N. W. F. H. KRAMER Auto delivery of Designs and Flowers to any address in Washington. Stock and Work First Class I.— Gibson Bros., 36 Wash- Kansas City, Mo.— Wm. L. Rock Flower Co., 1116 Walnut St. Louisville, Ky.— Jacob Schnlz, 550 South Fourth Ave. Newport, R. Ington Sq. New York— George M. Stumpp, 761 Fifth Ave., cor. E. 58th St. New York— David Clarke's Sons, 2139- 2141 Broadway. New York— Alex. McConnell, 611 8th Ave. New York— Young & Nugent, 42 W. 28th. New York — Dards, N. E. cor. 44th St. and Madison Ave. New York— Alfred T. Bunyard. 413 Madi- son Ave. New York — Bloomlngdale's. Providence, R. I.— T. J. Johnston & Co.. 171 Weybosset St. Rochester, N. Y.— Salter Brog., 38 Halo St.. West. Rochester, N. Y.— J. B. Keller Sons, 25 Clinton Ave., N. San Francisco, Cal. — The California Florist, 344-.')46 Geary St. San Francisco, Cal. — Pellcano, Rossi it. Co., 123 Kearny St. Schenectady, N. Y. — J. C. Hatcher. St. Paul— Holm & Olsen, Inc. Toronto, Can. — J. H. Donlop, 96 Ton^e St. D. C— Gnde Bros.. 1214 V Washington, St. Washington F St.. N. W. Wellesley, Mass. — Tallby. Worcester, Mass. — H. P. A. Lange. D. C— P. H. Kramer, 915 722 HORTICULTUEE November 23, 1912 I BE READY WITH YOUR RED * The Christmas season Is only four weeks away. Be ready with your red. BAYERSDORFER — "the Florists' Supply House of America" — is, as heretofore, leading the procession. BAYERSDORFER HAS MORE RED of every description, than all the rest of them put together. -, i»&r* Ik • Contribute to the enormous stocks of this world embrac- Li1«i/vnA Acia JXTVICH Ann AmPrira Ing house. The Brains, Talent and Genius of the whole l^UI UlIC) /Toieij i^lIlUCI. auu XYlll^lAVSK ^orld is gathered in the immense wholesale emporium of BWERSDORFEK— riKbt here in Philadelphia, ready for distribution to the wideawake florists of America. Most of these' offeriugs to lie had from no other source— of the same quality, variety and value. RED IMMORTELLE WREATHS RED and GREEN FOREST WREATHS Mag:niflcent stock. Elegant and artistic. RED CYCAS We are the only house that can furnish this New Red Beauty. THE HEATHER IS ON FIRE! RED HEATHER RED Adiantum RED Beech Sprays RED Immortelle Sprays RED Holly Sprays Tlie§e four items must be seen to be appreci- ated. Sell like hot cakes. The holly Is perfect and everlasting. Far superior to natural. RED Crepe and Pleated Paper RED Mats RED Statice Last but not least Don't forget. All kinds of RED BASKETS Send for Catalogue H. BAYERSDORFER (Si, CO. AMERICA I THE FLORISTS* SUPPLY HOUSE OF 1129 ARCH STREET PHILADELPHIA. PA. Obituary. Arthur Harbison. Arthur Harbison, florist, of Harrods- burg, Ky., died on November 11. He •was born in Shelbyville, Ky., and moved to Harrodsburg about six years ago. He leaves a wife and two chil- dren. J. F. C. Ludemann. J. P. C. Ludemann, who for nearly fifty years conducted the Pacific nurs- eries, in San Francisco, Calif., died on October 31, after a long illness. He commenced in the early sixties and carried on the business until old age caused him to give up active work. One son and a daughter survive him. George F. Ditzenberger. About six weeks ago George F. Ditz- enberger, proprietor of the Woodcliff Floral Co., Woodcliff Lake, N. J., re- ceived an injury, by falling, which re- sulted in his death on Nov. 11. He was thirty-three years of age and founded the Woodcliff Floral Co. about eight years ago. He is survived by his wife and one daughter. Walter S. Nichol. On November 12, Walter S. Nichol, florist, of Harrington, Conn., died as the result of a shock received two weeks before. He was a native of England, coming to this country when five years of age. About twenty years ago he moved to Barrington where he was in the florist business for many years. Three daughters survive him. Harry C. Phillips. While on a visit to Chillicothe, 0., Harry C. Phillips, president of the Phillips Nursery Co., IG State street, Rochester, N. Y., was suddenly strick- en with heart disease and died on Nov. 3. He was born in London, Out., Can- ada, 69 years ago, and went to Roches- ter about fifty years ago. For many years he was with James Vick's Sons. WASHINGTON NOTES. The flower show held last week by Gude Bros. Co. was notable for many things; for the many people well- known in public life who attended it and for the novelties introduced. 0. A. C. Oehmler took advantage of the football fever which raged here last Saturday and had 500 eight-inch pennants attached to large chrysanthe- mums which he sold at from 75 cents to $1 each. The Florists' Exchange has moved from 1213 I street, N. W., to the build- ing formerly occupied by them at 1214 H street, N. W., which place has un- dergone extensive improvements. The usual display window has been done away with at this store and in its place a sheet of glass extends from the door frame to the wall. Aside from a small amount of space at the rear oc- cupied by the office the entire first floor is given over to the display of palms and ferns and for the distribu- tion of goods. Visitors: George 0. Watson, of Phil- adelphia, and S. S. Skidelsky, Jr., of New York. PHILADELPHIA NOTES. Frank Polites, the Chestnut street florist, has returned from a four months' sojourn in Europe. Lots of grip going the rounds these days, nearly everybody has a touch of it. Albert Cartledge, Jr., of Pennock Bros'., is one among the many suf- ferers. He was laid up for over a week. E. H. Flood, burgomaster and glass manufacturer, is absent from our midst these days, being on a beneficent mis- sion to supply the denizens of Pitts- burgh and Memphis with bargains in the brittle. We wish him luck. That the florists of today are up to the minute was amply demonstrated by one of the leading florists of Sa- vannah, Ga., who wired B. Eschner, of M. Rice & Co., Saturday, making an appointment to purchase a complete wedding outfit — arriving in Philadel- phia Sunday at 4 A. M., making his selections and leaving same day on the 3 P. M. train. Covering 1600 miles is surely going some. Visitors: John Wolf, Savannah, Ga.; W. B. Girvin. Leola, Pa.; Mr. and Mrs. Guille, Portsmouth, Va.; Chas. Vorkeller, S. Bethlehem, Pa.; Patrick O'Mara, Peter Henderson & Co., M. B. Faxon, New York City; Antoine Leuthy, Roslindale. Mass. The Rhode Island State College was well represented at the meeting of Agricultural Colleges and Experiment Stations held this week at Atlanta, Ga. The delegates from Rhode Island were President Howard Edwards, Dr. Homer J. Wheeler, Dr. B. L. Hartwell and Prof. A. E. Stene. November 23, 1912 HORTICULTURE 725 For The Finest Grades Of Cut Flowers All The Time Send To MOORE, HENTZ & NASH Wholesale Commission Florists 55 and 57 West 26th Street, New York, N. Y. Telephone 756 Mad. Sq. FRANK L. MOORE, Chatham, N. J. HENRY HENTZ, Madison, N. J. JON'N NASH, New York No Out of Town Orders Filled as Our City Trade Will Absorb All Our Cuts C c c c c c c c c c c c c c THANKSGIVING WOODROW (& MARRETOS mtholesalb: plantsmen and florists 41 WEST 28TH STREET, NEW YORK Telephone 380O Madison Square We are itocked to the limit with choicest Palms, Ferns, Araucarias, Blooming Plants, Decorative Kentias, Boxwood Novelties — everything the retail Florist needs. This is our banner year. Lei us cele- brate THANKSGIVING together, and to make your holiday a happy one book your orders with us early. There will not be a plant unsold on Thanksgiving Eve. ORDER. NOV^! « c c c < « « i < « c c c c « CHICAGO NOTES. Club politics are as usual a subject of interest at this time. Retail florists never had their stores more prettily decorated than now. C. M. Dickinson is recovering from an attack of blood poisoning and re- cuperating generally at Pelican Lake, for a week. Announcements are out for the first grand reception and dance to be given by the Cook County Florists' Associa- tion, December 4th, at Bush Temple. There will be no bowling by the Cook County Florists' League, Novem- ber 27th on account of Thanksgiving rush, nor on the two following weeks. Chrysanthemum season is still con- sidered out of the ordinary this year and ou the whole will be shorter than usual. The early varieties were late and now the late varieties are coming on early, making a decidedly briefer period in which to gather In the har- vest of dollars. Christmas goods are already making their appearance on the streets. Great piles of lycopodium are reminders that the holidays are but a few weeks off. The market in this popular green is opening up. The quality is unusuallj good as the result of the continued rains in the north woods, a condition which has had the opposite result upon sphagnum moss. Chicago dealers are having a new experience this year in the handling of bulbs. Never before in the history of the market have dealers sold out so closely, a condition brought about by the unusual demand as a result of the numbers frozen last winter, hya- cinths, crocuses and daffodils in par- ticular, but also tulips to some extent. Darwin tulips were in special demand. Visitors: Theodore Wirth, superin- tendent of parks, Minneapolis, Minn; John Stuppe, of Stuppe Floral Co., St. Joseph, Mo. DURING RECESS. Cook County Florists' Bowling League, November 13, 1912. CARNATIONS. VIOLETS. Lornian, 1.-56 148 163 A. H'bT, 166 128 168 L'b'mali 17.5 144 ISO Jacobs, 157 1.57 124 Armst'g. 127 93 137 Cole, 166 169 146 BruQke, 127 136 131 Schultz, 138 102 152 A. Zech, 92 138 154 J. HuebDer, 19.5 ORCHIDS. EOSES. Krause, 131 133 12.5 (io'risch, 1.52 131 118 L.izarolf, 89 101! 148 Cassler, 135 189 196 Colien, IRl 111 109 .lolinson, 154 167 187 Oeorpe, 147 140 144 Price, 132 188 155 J. Zech, 211 146 124 Fisclier, 160 175 163 CINCINNATI NOTES. L. H. Kyck was the first to otter pansiesthj^s fall. B. P. Critchell is doing jury service- on the local grand jury. C. B. Critchell has rented for his holiday goods business the premises at 19 E. Third avenue. The present sales and storerooms are already filled to overflowing with the large assorted stock he is carrying. Visitors: Ellis Woodworth, Louis- ville, Ky.; J. T. Herdigen, Aurora, Ind.; J. W. Rogers. Dayton, Ohio; and Miss Lodder, Hamilton, Ohio. NEWS NOTES. Rockford, III.— Leake & Offord. 1010 Corbet street, have sold their green- house to W. C. Burroughs. Coeur d'Alene. Idaho — M. C. Louis, of Aberdeen, M'ash., has purchased a half interest in the greenhouse busi- ness of Adolph Donnart. Florists' Refrigerators Write us for catalogue and Prices, stating size you require, and for what kind of cut ffowers you wish to use the refrigerator; also slate whether you want it for display or only for storage. McCray Refrigerator Co., 553 Lake Street, Kendallville, Ind. Mention Horticulture when you write. 724 HORTICULTURE November 23, 1912 $1.00 — 4.00 dozen. Special price Our growers have largely inf-reased their planting of Beauties, and we expect to be strong on them all season. Our increase this year is the cut of 18,000 pi ints. n quantity. their planting B^>:^A^^^cl prays $7.50 per 50 lb. Fine Stocli. c.ise; 2 case.s. $14.(10. Prompt Delivery. Bubinees Hours: 7 A. M. — g P. M. The Leo ^lessen Co, -MTHOLESA.LE FLORISTS i2?h Y^d^^aTe^ts.. PHILADELPHIA aiiiiHiiiinimminiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiKiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiitNHNftic s s I To Cut Flower Growers and | '^ Retail Floriats 1 s IF YOU want to find a market foi your S product 5 want a regular or special supply S of the product of the best s growers S Consult the Advertisements on these Wholesale Flower Pages = The Advertisers Represented Here are the Leading S 2 Concerns In the Wholesale Flower Trade 2 ^iiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiigiiiiiiiiii^ THE BEST LETTERS FOR FLORIST'S USE THOSE MADE BY THE Boston Florist Letter Co. r»G PEARL ST. BOSTON N. F. McCarthy, Mgrr. Order direct or buy from your local supply dealer. Insist on having the BOSTON Inscriptions, Emblems, etc. Always In iStock. CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO; MANUrACTUHERS ; PHILADELPHIA. PA. | PETER REINBERG WHOLESALB CUT FLOWERS 37 Randolph St., Chicago, III. HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO. 15 Province St., 9 Chapman PI., BOSTON, MASS. Everything in Flowers Complete Stock of Florists* (jreens. Three Floors of Florists* Supplies. GEORGE B. HART WHOLESALE FLORIST 24 Stone St., Rochester, N.Y. leJ.MJcCuilougli'sSonsCo! WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED SpecinI attention to shipping orders. Job- bers uf Florists' Supi)lie>^. Seeds and Bulbs. Price list ou applicatiou. J»hone Main R84. Slfi Walnut St., Cincinnati. HOERBER BROS. Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers Greenhouses at Des PUines, ill. WE GROW BRIDES 162 IM. \A/abasl-t A.'ve IHICA.GO, II POEHLMANN BROS. CO Cut Flowers All the Year Round 33-35-37 RANDOLPH STREET, Graanhouses, Morton Grove, III. CHICAGO WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS ROSES I CINCINNATI I November 12 DKTROIT November 4 TRADE PRICES — Per 100 TO DEALERS ONLY PITTSBURGH November ig Am. Beauly, Fancy and Special.... '* " Extra No. I " '* Lower Grades Killamey, Richmond, Maryland . . . Bride, 'Maid Hillingdon, Ward, Melody Taft, Sunburst Carnations Cattleyas Lilies, Loneiflorum Lily of the Valley Violets Chrysanthemums, Fancy '* Ordinary Daises Sweet Peas Gardenias Adiantum Smilax Asparagus Plumous, Strings (100)- ■ *' " & Spren. (100 bchs.). . 20.00 15.00 lO.OO 4.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 8.00 3.00 •35 10.00 35.00 20.00 25.00 20.00 15.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 8.00 8.00 3.00 50.00 10.00 4.00 •75 12.50 •35 1. 00 12.50 40.00 25.00 30.00 25.00 15.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 2.00 to to , to 35.00 30.00 25.00 I2.00 9.00 8.00 10.00 8.00 3.00 3.00 •50 ao.oo 500 15.00 15.00 to 15.00 4.00 •75 to 35.00 to 15.00 to to to to 1.50 . to 15.00 to 25.00 to 9S-00 BUFFALO November 19 20.00 15.00 10.00 3.00 3.00 3-00 3.00 3.00 1. 00 5.0.00 10.00 3.00 .60 15.00 6.00 1. 00 .60 25.00 1. 00 40.00 25.00 35-00 20.00 12.00 5-00 8.00 6.00 8.00 7.00 2.50 60.00 12.00 4.00 •75 20.00 la.oo 1.25 •75 35.00 1.50 15.00 60.00 35^00 15.00 8.00 4.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 1.50 40.00 8.00 3.00 .50 20.00 6.00 ■50 ■50 25.00 1. 00 35-00 3^-oo 30.00 xS.oo xs.oo 6.00 S.oo 8.00 8.00 3 00 50.00 io.oe 4.0* .75 25.00 15.00 1. 00 •75 40.0* 1.25 15.00 to 50.00 to 50.00 J.a.BUOL©NG 82-84-S6 E. Randolph St., Chicago OUR STOCK IS A-l AND IT IS QUALITY NOT PRICES THAT TALKS CHICAGO CARNATION COMPANY A. T. PYFER, Manager 30 East Randolph Street, - CHICAGO, ILL. Chicago Flower Growers' Association Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers and Plants 176 N. MICHIGAN AVE., i^oT^E'^i^liff" CHICAGO November 23, 1912 HORTICULTURE 725 THANKSGIVING Last week when we advertised Gardenias we expected to have a fine supply for Thanlisgiving and we are glad to say that they are the choicest and best lot ot Gardenias our growers have ever sent in to us ~ quantity and quality both. Special, $4.00 per doz.; Fancy, $3.00 per doz.; First, $2.00 per doz. VALLEY: Special, $4.00 per doz.; Extra, $3.00 per doz. WHITE ORCHIDS: Dendrobium Formosum, $6.00 per doz. Doz.. Special $5.00 Fancy 4.00 Extra 3.00 BEAUTIES: 100 Doz. 100 $40.00 First $2.50 $20.00 30.00 Second 2.00 15.00 25.00 Third 8.00 hj:auquarters for greens. WILD SMILAX: $5.(K) per case. GREKN GALAX: .¥1.50 per 1.000; $7..50 per 10,000. BRONZE GALAX: $1.50 per 1,000. LEUCOTHOE sprays (Breen): $1.50 per 100; $7.50 per 1,000. GREEN SHEET MOSS: $3.50 per bag. SPHAGNUM MOSS: Ten bbl. bales, nicely burlapped, $4.00 each; 5 bale lots, $:j.75 each; 10 bale lots, $3.50 each; 25 bale lots, $3.25 each. MEXICAN IVY: $1.00 per 100; $7.50 per 1,000. BOXWOOD: .50 lb. cases, .$7.50 each. RIBBONS AND SUPPLIES: Many new patterns in exclusive Ribbons. Write us for prices on these and on Supplies S. S. PennocK-Meehan Co. THE WHOLESALE FLORISTS OF PHILADELPHIA Al-l'^ PHILADELPHIA 1608-1620 Ludlow Street NEW YORK 117 West 28th Street WASHINGTON 1212 New York Avenue Flower Market Reports WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS — ^''^"^ "'^■^^-d^WbT TO DEALERS ONLY A slight improvement has BOSTON been shown with stock plentiful. Roses, however, are the only out in the market. Amer- ican Beauties are of indifferent qual- ity, some good and some bad, and are not selling well. Killarneys are faded In color due, no doubt, to sudden changes in the weather. Chrysanthe- mums are about over and this has had a tendency to stiffen prices on other stock. Carnations are demanding bet- ter prices, but are scarce, while vio- lets can be had in great abundance and the prices are exceptionally good. Lily of the valley is of fine quality and Belling well. A slight falling off in CHICAGO the shipping trade marks the business of the past week. The chrysanthemums and the pompons still hold chief places in the market. A shortening up of the daily receipts indicates that stock is being held for Thanksgiving week. Paper whites and stevia in limited quantities are arriving now. Rather large quantities of Ilex berries are reminding florists that the time for holiday preparations is at hand. Roses are not coming in too heavily, especially the better grades. Some fine American Beauties are cut daily, but in these, too. the supply is not too large. Plenty of carnations, but not enough first-class stock is the gen- eral report. Single violets are excel- lent, but the eastern doubles are alto- gether too plentiful and many are not sold. Lilies, as is usually the case, are selling slowly during chrysanthe- mum season. AH kinds ot green is abundant. ROSES BOSTO^ November 21 CHiCAao November 19 dT. LOUIS November 19 PHILA. November 19 Am. Beauty, Fancy and Special... '* *' Extra No. I " " Lower Grades Killarney, Richmond, Maryland . . Bride, 'Maid Hillingdon, Ward, Melody Taft, Sunburst Carnations Cattleyas Lilies, Longiflorum Lily of the Valley Violets Chrysanthemums, Fancy " Ordinary Daises Sweet Peas Gardenias Adiantum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus, Strings (100). " " & Spren . (100 Bchs.). rs.oo 10.00 6.00 1. 00 r.oo 1. 00 35.00 6.00 2.00 •35 16.00 4.00 15.00 to 1. 00 to 10.00 to to 25.00 to 35.00 15.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 6.00 2.50 40.00 8.00 4.00 •75 25.00 8.00 1.50 •75 25.00 1.25 15.00 50.00 50.00 20.00 15.00 10.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 2.00 40.00 6.00 3.00 •50 12.00 5. 00 1.00 •50 25.00 •75 12.00 40.00 35^°° to 30.00 to 25.00 to 15.00 to 6.00 to 8.00 to 6.00 to 8.00 to 8.00 to 4.00 to 75.00 to 10.00 to 4.00 to 1. 00 to 25.00 to 10.00 to 1.25 to 1.00 to 35.00 to 1.00 to 15.00 to 60.00 to 50.00 30.00 15.00 10.00 4.00 3.00 4.00 4.00 2.00 50.00 12.00 3.00 •50 30.00 5.00 .50 1.00 12.00 35.00 15.00 to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to 40.00 20.00 12.50 5.00 5.00 5.00 8.00 3.00 60.00 15.00 4.00 •75 35.00 15. 00 ■75 1.25 15.00 50.00 25.00 25.00 to 15.00 to 10.00 to 5.00 to 3.00 to 2.00 to 3.00 to 4.00 to 1 50 25.00 8.00 9.00 •so 15.00 5.00 to to .50 15.00 1.00 to to to to 35.00 to 35.00 to 30.00 20.00 13.00 8.00 S.oo 6.00 8.00 10.00 4.00 40.00 zo.oo 4.00 x.oo 35.00 1.00 30.00 l.JO 15.00 50.QO So.<»> The larger part ot CINCINNATI last week the market was listless. Only the opening day and the two closing days showed anything like an active demand and then the supply was so large that in but very few lines were real prices realized. The shipping business took up its proportionate share while local business fell down somewhat. The rose supply is more or less limited, many of the growers being somewhat off crop. Even with this state of affairs, however, there is easily enough to go around. On last Saturday everything in this line was cleaned up. Beauties enjoyed a very much smaller demand than is their wont. Chrysanthemums have struck somewhat of a toboggan and quite a few found their way to the ash-barrel. Most of those sold hardly brought prices that measured their actual value. The same applied to poirpons. The carnation supply is only moderate and is just about right for market re- quirements. Lilies sold in very much the same way as chrysanthemums. Violets and sweet peas sold very well. Neither orchids nor lily of the valley cleaned up with their tisual vigor. New offerings are paper white narcis- sus, stevia and pansies. Since the last report NEW YORK business has consid- erably improved. The opera season is with us and it is Horse Show week, which means a great in- flux of visitors so that the demand for cut flowers has been good and prices are firmer, if not in the ascendant. American Beauty roses are none too plentiful; Tafts are scarce these days, but there is no shortage of other va- rieties. Chrysanthemums are very fine, especially Bonnaffons, but we have more than enough to go round, considering which the prices realized are good. Orchids are not so plenti- ful, but we have an abundance of gar- denias, which include many on the small side. The football game at Princeton on Saturday, the 16th inst., made a lively call for yellow chrysan- themums and helped to deplete the heavy overstock with which the mar- ket was burdened. (Cpt,t fined I'w J'tige 72y) 726 HOETICULTURE November 23, 1912 M. C. FORD Successor to FORD BROTHERS 121 West 28th Street NEW YORK A Full Line of ALL CCT FLOWKKS. Telephone. 3870 or 3871 4Maili5on Square. ll- E. FROMENT Wholesale Commission Florist, Ctioice Cut Flowers, 57 West 28th St. NEW YORK Telephones: 2300, 2201, Madison Square. Edward C. Horan Wholesale Florist 55 WEST 28tli ST. Tel. \*ll Madison Square NCW YOVli Moore, Hentz & Nash Wholesale Commission Florists 55 and 57 West 26th Street New York Telephone No. 756 Madison Square p — WM. P, FORD — 1 Wholesale Florist ' 107 W. 28tli Street, NEW YORK Call and Inspect the Best Establlsliment In the Wholesale Flower District. ROBERT J. DYSART PlISLlr ACCOUNTANT AND AIDITOR Simple methods of correct aceountin? especially adapted for florists' use. BOOKS BALANCED AND ADJUSTED Merchants Bank Buildinir 40 STATE ST. BOSTON Telephone, Hais 68 THE KERVAN COMPANY Fresh Cut E^ersreens, -Mosses, Southern Smilax. (inlax ami Leucothoe, Preserved and Fresh Cut Cycas and Palmetto. lei {™} Mad s,. 113 W. 28 St., New York. REED (SL KELLER 122 West 2.'>th St., New York Florists' Supplies W'v nianurai-turc all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work & Novelties Mild Mfi- ilonlcrs ia Decorative Glassware. Growers and Florists' Requisites WILLIAM H. KUEBLER Brooklyn's Foremost and Best WHOLESALE COMMISSION HOUSE A First Class Market for all CUT FLOWERS 28 Willougfhby it.. Brooklyn, N. Y. Wired Toothpicks Manufactured by W.J. COWEE, Berlin, N.Y. lt,00«....«1.7(. M,Me....r>.M. Sample free For sale by dealers I*. J. »jvi:] Successor to JOHN I. RAYNOK Wholesale Commission Florist A tall line ol Choice Cut Flower Stock for all purposes by the 100, 1000 or 10,000 TEL. 1998 MADISON SQUARE 49 West 28th Walter F.Sheridan WTiolestUe Cotntnission Dealer in CHOICE GUT FLOWERS 133 Witt 28th Street, Mew York Telephone— J»3a-3M3 Madleoii Square Estibliahed 1887 J. K. AL IM Still Going Strong OLDEST IN YEARS BUT UP-TO-DATE IN SERVICE A SQCARK DEAL. Open 6 A. M. dally. Cat Flower ConslgDmentfl Solicited. PROMPT RETURNS. MONEY ALWAYS READY. 106 WEST 28TH ST., NEW YORK Telephone, 161 and 4468 Had. Sq. HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY THE HIGHEST \/ A I I PV ^^Y^'l?^-^-.. GRADE OF V M L.L.EL T ON HAND GARDENIAS, DAISIES, ROSES AND CARNATIONS JAMES MclVIANUS,,'i1^d.^??.55W. 28th St., New York NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only rirst Half of Weak beginning Nov. 18 1912 ROSES AND CARNATIONS American Beauty, Fancy and Special \ 25 Elxtra No. I Lower Grades Kllfarney, Rlcfamond, Maryland. Bride. Maid Hillia^don, Ward, Melody Taft, Sunburst Caraations last Half of Week | ending Nov . 16 1912 , 25.00 to 35.00 10.00 to 20.00 8.00 to 12.00 1. 00 to 4.00 1.00 to 5.00 1 .00 to 5-00 .50 to 6.00 .50 10 8.00 1. 00 to 3-00 15.00 8.00 6.00 1. 00 1. 00 1. 00 ■50 .50 1. 00 25.00 J2.00 8.00 3.00 5.00 5.00 6.00 8.00 3.00 WHOLESALE FLORISTS Telephones { |^ j Madison Square CONSIGNMENTS SOLICrTH) Frank H. TracnfUy Cbarlas Schsnok TRAENOLY & SCHENGK Wholesale Florists 131 West 28th St., New York Telephones : 798 and 799 MaalisoB Square ConaignmentB Solicited CENTIIA1.X.Y LOCATED, THE HUB OF THE FLOWER MARKET SECTION CHARLES MILLANG Wholesale Florist 55 & 57 W. 26 St., N. Y. Telephone 7062 Madison Telepbcne 3860 Madison Square WOODROW & MARKETOS WHOLESALE Plantsmen and Florists 41 West 28tli Street NEW YORK FRANK MILLANG Wholesale Florist 55-57 West 26tli St., NEW YORK Shipments, any qiiautity, Wlinle- sale Market Rates. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, Inc. WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS Consignments Solicited Hardy Fancy Fern Our Specialty 38-40 BROADWAY, OETROIT, Mlt;H. HENRY M. ROBINSON, Pros. MAl'RirE I,. CLASS, Trcal CIIAS.E. ROBINSON. V-Prcs. .lOSEPll .M ARGOLIS, Sec'y HENRY M. ROBINSON CO. OF NEW YORK \Ay Holesale p-loi-is-ts Maurice L. Glass, Manager SS-57 WEST 26Ui ST. NEW YORK CITY S/Tciai Atirt.tion to the Shippift^ Tradr November 23, 1912 HORTICULTUEE 727 Fine Quality of Brilliant Bronze and Green Galax, 40c. per 1000; $3.00 per case of 10,000. A-1 Dagger and Fancy Ferns, 75 cents per 1000. Laurel Festooning, 4 cents per yard. Bunch Laurel, 25 cents per bundle. All other Evergreens at lowest prices. Write, Wire or Telephone. MILLINGTON FERN CO. MILLINGTON, MASS. Telegraph Station, New Salem, Mass. Unknown Customers — Cash with order or reference. ALBANY CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE lUr^Jo""""- 76 Maiden Lane, ALBANY, N.Y. S.AVE TIME AND MONEY BY SENDING YOUR ORDER TO US Prices Right. Consignments Solicited. Telephone Connection WELCH BROS. CO. AMERICAN BEAUTY. KILLARNEY, RICHMOND, MARYLAND AND ALL THE SUPERIOR ROjES, LILY OF THE VALLEY. CARNATIONS, ORCHIDS BEST PRODUCED 226 Devonshire Street, Boston, IWa»«. William F. Kasting Co. \A/Holesal 383-387 ELLICOTT ST. loris-ts BUFFALO, N. Y. Flower Market Reports f Continued front paffe 72^) While there Is PHILADELPHIA no special jubi- lation to be heard about last week's market neither is the melancholy note very pronounced. It seems to have been fairly satisfactory, all things consid- ered. The main feature was the big influx of chrysanthemums. much heavier than usual for the date. The growers cannot be blamed for this, however, as they planned to have many of their varieties much later but the season was against them, and many of the later varieties came In in spite of their best efforts. The out- look is therefore favorable for short supply Thanksgiving week with a con- sequent hardening in prices and the wholesalers are booking orders with caution. The rose market continues in good healthy shape both as to prices and quality. There has been no marked advance in prices as yet, but this is bound to come very soon. The same may be said of carnations. Vio- lets are much more of a factor and are now of fine quality. The football sea- son brings these to the front and prices have hardened considerably. Orchids are much scarcer. Good cat- tleyas, dendrobiums, oncidiums, and cypripediums are now bringing some- thing near their proper value. The latest new arrival is mignonette, some very fine stock now to be seen. Paper whites and stevia are also among the minor items that are now with us after the usual long absence. The market improved ST. LOUIS somewhat last week, but the supply was greater than the demand, however, on any one day. Roses have suffered somewhat from the increased supply in chrysanthemums, and the leading retailers are buying heavily daily of —MONTREAL FLORAL EXCHANGE, LTD.— ORGANIZED FOR THE BENEFIT OF THB CANADIAN TRADE. CUT FLOWBRS AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES OF EVERT DESCRIPTION. Home-rrowB Stock • SpMlalty. STBKTLT WHOLESALE; NOTHING SOLI) AT RETAH.. Ample refcreaee farmlshcd >• t* ttudlac and flnitnclal ability of the company. 123 MANSFIELD STREET, MONTREA.L, P. Q. NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only MISCELLANEOUS Cattleyas Lilies, Longlflorum Lily of the Valley Violets Chrysanthemums. Fancy " Ordinary Daises Sweet Peas Gardenias Adiantum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus, strings (per loo) *• •* & Spren (loo bunches) . Last Half of Week ending Nov. 18 1912 20.00 to 2. 00 to 1. 00 to .20 to 8.00 to 2.00 to to I. 00 to 15.00 to .50 to 6.00 to to 8.00 to 40.00 3.00 3.00 .50 20.00 6.00 1. 00 2.00 25,00 1. 00 8.00 20.00 12.00 First Half of Week beginning Nov. 18 1912 15.00 2.00 1. 00 •15 8.00 2.00 .50 1. 00 16.00 6.00 8.00 35-00 5.00 3.00 ■35 20.00 6.00 1. 00 2.00 25.00 •50 8.00 20.00 25.00 all varieties. All the late sorts have appeared during the week and cleaned up well. Roses have dragged a great deal of late, Violets have had the call during the week and cleaned up daily. Carnations are plentiful enough, but not of the good quality of stock. Lily of the valley, lilies and all kinds of greens sold well all of the week. Thanksgiving prices take effect next Monday. Business during WASHINGTON the past week was not as brisk as could be desired although there has been considerable funeral work and there was a heavy run on single chrysanthemums due to the George- town-Virginia football game. There is plenty of stock of all kinds to be had, with the possible exception of carnations. Both roses and violets arc coming into the market in much better shape and are moving fairly well. Prices on all stocks are low and the demand for everything has been materially shortened by the influx of chrysanthemums. PERSONAL. Louis Holly, formerly with the Thompson Carnation Co., Joliet, 111., is now foreman for Nic Zweifel, North Milwaukee, Wis. Russell Rector, formerly with Currie Bros., Milwaukee. Wis., is now in the cut flower department of H. Wittbold, 56 East Randolph street, Chicago, 111. R. W. Rhynd, formerly at Goodell Farm, W^enham, Mass., has just re- turned from a trip to Scotland and is located with Harry Underwood, at Belmont, Mass. The executive committee of the New Bedford (Mass.) Horticultural Society, at a meeting Nov. 11, awarded first class certificates for general display of chrysanthemums at the recent exhibi- tion to J. W. Frasier and Peckham Floral Co. A diploma was given to J. R. Barreau for his exhibit. John Donaldson, P. Einsmann, C. W. Scott and J. Miesem, representing the Long Island plant growers, sailed for Richmond, Va., on the Old Do- minion Line steamer, Nov. 16, to visit Mr. Brown of that city. P. D. Bamhart, editor of the Pacific Garden, Pasadena, Calif., has become connected with the newly organized California Nursery and Orchards Co., which is capitalized at $250,000 and has a nursery in the La Habra valley, about thirty miles from Los Angeles. Boston visitors: Gustave Thom- men, Billerica, Mass.; Prof. E. A. White, Amherst, Mass. 728 HORTICULTURE November 23, 1912 Buyer's Directory and Ready Reference Guide Advertisements under this liead, one cent a word. Initials count as words. Display advertisers In this Issue are also listed under this classification without charge. Reference to Llit at Advertisers will Indicate the respective pages. Buyers falling to And what they want in this list will confer a favor by writing us and we will try to put them in communication with reliable dealers. ACCOUNTANT B. J. Dysart, 40 State St., Boston. For page see List of Adrertiurs. APHINB Aphlne Mfg. Co., MadUon, N. J. For page sec Lilt of ATlTertlleri. ABAUCABIAS Godfrey Asehmann, Philadelphia, P«. For page see List of Advertisers. -ASPABAGCS R. M. McKerr, Canandalgua, N. Y. Asparagus Sprengeril. Asparagus plumosus nanus, 4-in., ?8.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000. Cash. A. B. Cronbnugh, Ada, Ohio. Asparagus Sprengeril, 2 inch, $2,00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000. Cash please. Felsch Bros., Maywood, 111. AZALEAS P. Ouwerkerk, Hoboken, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers, A. Leuthy & Co., Koslindale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Loeehner & Co., New Tork, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. BARGAINS IN GLADIOLI SURPLUS STOCK of standard varieties at bargain prices. Send for list of sglendid novelties, r"^-^^^ Mass. Chamberlain & Gage, Groton, BAV TBEES McHutchlson & Co., 17 Murray St.. N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. August Rolker & Sons, .31 Barclay St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Breck-Robinson Nursery Co., Lexington, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Bay trees and Box trees, all sizes. Write for special list. Julius Roehrs Co., Ruther- ford, N. J. BEDDING PLANTS A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. For page see List of Advertisers. B. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. For page see List of Advertisers. BEGONIAS A. M. Davenport, Watertown, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. J. A. Peterson & Sons, Cincinnati, O. Glory of Cincinnati. in bloom, nice Felsch Vernon Begonias, 3 inch plants, $3.00 per 100. Cash please. Bros., Maywood. 111. BERBERIS THUNBEBGII 100,000 Berberls Thunbergil, from 6 in. to 2Vi ft., and new seed of same; also Clematis panlculata, 1, 2 and 3-yr. old, and new seed. Get my prices. Ben]. Connell, Florist, Merchautvllle, N. J. BOXWOOD TREES Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Box Trees, all sizes. Ask for special list. BOILEBS Kroeschell Bros. Co., 468 Brie St., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Hitching* & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, N. T. BOXES— CUT FLOWEI^-FOLDINO Edwards Folding Box Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. Folding cut flower boxes, the best made. Write for list. Holton & Hunkel Co., Mil- waukee, Wis. BULBS AND TUBERS Arthur T. Boddington, New York, N. Y. Decoration Day and May Flowering Tulips. For page see List of Advertisers. Stumpp & Walter Co., New York, N. Y. Chinese Lilies. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 33 Barclay St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Michell's Seed House, Philadelphia, Pa. Special Bulb Offers. For page see List of Advertisers. Ralph M. Ward & Co., 71 Murray St., New York. Horseshoe Brand Lilies and French Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers. James Viik"s Sons. Rochester, N. Y. Special Bulb Prices. For page see List of Advertisers. The W. W. Barnard Co., Chicago, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. Fottler, FIske. Rawson Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. E. S. Miller, Wading River, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. P. H. Goodsell, New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. O. V. Zangen, Hoboken, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Weeber & Don, New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. R. & J. Farquhar Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Bulbs of all descriptions. Write for prices. C. Keur & Sons, HiUegom, Holland. New York Branch, 31-33 Broadway. BURLAP MATS Wm. Elliott & Sons, New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. CANNAS R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. THE IMPROVED CANNAS. You can double your profits by stock- ing up with the new cannas. Be sure to get our list before you place your order. The Conard & Jones Company, West Grove, Penna. CARNATION STAPLE Split carnations quickly, easily and cheaply mended. PlUsbury's Carnation Staple, 2000 for $1.00 post paid. I. L. Plllsbury, Galesburg, 111. CARNATIONS F. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette, Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. CHRYSANTHEMUMS S. S. Pennoek-Meehan Co., Phila., Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Chrysanthemum Stock Plants : Mary Col- laday (Pink Garza), $5.00 per doz., $35.00 per 100; Overbrook (the earliest hardy pompon yellow), $1.50 per doz., $10.00 per hundred. Strafford Flower Farm, Straf- ford. Pa. Stock Chrysanthemum plants. Golden Glow, Pacific Supreme, White and Yellow Bonnaffon, also other kinds, $3.00 per 100. Cash with order or will exchange for root- ed geranium cuttings. Felsch Bros., May- wood. 111. 20,000 Chrysanthemum Stock Plants: Chrysolora, Mrs. David Syme, Pockett's Crimson, $5 per 100; Uuaka, Smith's Ad- vance, Glow, Frost, Monrovia. Early Snow, Robinson, Gloria, Cremo, Hurley, and twentv others (send tor list), $2.00 per 100, .$15.00 per 1000. Cash at these low figures tn clear benches. I. M. Kayner, Green- port, N. Y. CHRYSANTHEMUM, THE. By A. Her- rington. The author has endeavored to assist and direct the efforts of those who would grow and excel in producing per- fect chrysanthemum flowers, showing that not In secret arts and practices, but ^ plain course of procedure are the desired results attained. Illustrated, IGO pages. Price 50 cents. Orders filled by HORTICULTURE, M Hamilton Place, Boston. COCOANUT FIBRE SOIL 20th Century Plant Food Co.. Beverly, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. CHRISTM.iS TREES FOB T.4BLE Adolf Mullcr, Norristown, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. CYCLAMENS Thomas Roland, Nahant, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Cyclamen giganteum, fine 3-in., $6.00; 4- in.. $12 00; 5-in., .$25.00 per 100. Fine plants in bud. Cash. C. L. Osborn, Sidney. Ohio. Cyclamens, 3-inch pots, $10.00 per lOO; $80.00 per 1000. Julius Roehrs Co., Ruther- ford, N. J. Cyilnmen, clean, heavy, three inch. Ger- man, large flowered and orchid flowered strains. Assorted colors. $8.00 per 100. Peter Pearson, 5752 Gunnison St., Chicago. CYRTOMIUM R. G. Hanford. Norwalk. Conn. DAHLIAS Dahlias— 2500 field clumps, latest varie- ties, cheap for cash ; or what have yoo to exchange? Geo. H.Walker, Dahlia Expert, North Dighton. Mass. East Bridgewater Dahlia Gardens are the largest and most up-to-date In America. Over 850.000 field clumps to offer at right prices. Be sure and send your wants to J. K. Alexander, The Eastern Dahlia King, East Bridgewater, Mass. NEW DAHLIAS FOR 1912. Dorothy Peacock, Mrs. J. Gardner Cai- sett. Golden Wedding, New Century Dah- lias, etc. Big stock of best cut flower dahlias. Write for surplus list and special prices. Peacock Dahlia Farms, Williams- town Junction, N. J., Post OflSce, Berlin, N. J, DAPHNE R. G. Hanford, Norwalk, Conn, For List of Advertisers See Page 703 November 23, 1912 HORTICULTURE 729 DECORATIVE PI,ANT8 A. Leothy & Co., Perkins St. NurseriM, Roslindals, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Robert Craig Co., Market and 4&th Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. John Scott, Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Woodrow & Marketos, 41 Wast 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. DRACAENAS Dracaena Indlvlsa, 2 inch, $2.00 per 190 or $18.00 per 1000. Cash please. Felsch Bros., Maywood, 111. FERTILIZERS Elmer D. Sn.lth & Co., Adrian, Mich. FertlUne. For page see List of Advertisers. 20th Century Plant Food Co., Beverly, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Stnmpp & Walter Co., New York, N. Y. Clay's Fertilizer. For page see List of Advertisers. Pulverized Manure Co., 31 Union Stock Yards, Chicago, 111. Wizard Brand Cattle Manure. For page see List of Advertisers. FERNS A. M. Davenport. Watertown, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Phila., Pa. Cibotium Sehieder and Other Ferns. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Leathy & Co., Roslindale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Godfrey Aschmann, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. H. H. Barrows & Son, Whitman, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. John Scott, Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Robert Craig Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Frank Oechslln, 4911 Quincy St., Chicago. Ferns for Dishes. For page see List of Advertisers. P. R. Plerson Co., Tarrytown-onHudson, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. R. G. Hanfnrd. Norwalk. Conn. Fern runners, fine stock Boston, Whit- manll, Amerpohll, Sprlngfleldil, $1.80 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. Roosevelt runners, very fine, $6.00 per 100, $r.0.tiO per 1000. Roosevelt, 4-lnch, $15.00 per 100, 5-lnch, $25.00 per 100. Asparagus Plumosus, 4- Inch, handsome stock, $8.00 per 100. 50,000 sq. ft. of glass at Cleveland, O., devoted exclusively to ferns. I have the best stock to be had anywhere. Prices are low, for cash only. Schneider, Florist, Springfield, O. FLORISTS' ENCTCLOPEDIA FREE M. Rice & Co., Philadelphia. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS' LETTERS Boston Florist Letter Co., 66 Pearl St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES N. F. McCarthy & Co., 112 Arch St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. H. M. Robinson & Co., 15 Province St. and 9 Chapman Place, Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. M. Rice & Co., 1220 Race St., Phila., Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. 8. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES— Continued B. Bayersdorfer & Co., 1129 Arch St., Philadelphia. Kor page see List of Advertisers. Welch Bros. Co., 228 Devonshire St. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWER POTS. H. Ernest, 28th and M Sts., Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. W. A. H. Hews & Co., Cambridge, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Hllflnger Bros., Ft. Edward, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Syracuse Pottery Co., Syracuse, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. FUNGINE Aphlne Mfg. Co., Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. GALAX Michigan Cut Flower Co., 38 and 40 Broad- way, Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. Kervan Co., New York. For piige see List of Advertisers. Millington Fern Co., Milllngton, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. GERANIUMS Geraniums, Nutt, Dagata, Ricard, Red Wing. Viand, La Favorite, Jaulin. Perkins, Oherle, $2,00 per 100; $18.50 per 1000. Hill, Drj-den. Pamela, Vincent, Poitevine, Double Dryden, Luigl Grandi, Docteur Danjou, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Send for Geranium Catalogue. F. H. DeWitt & Co., Wooster, Ohio. GLADIOLUS John Lewis < hilds, Flowerfleld, N. Y. For page see List of -Advertisers. A. Henderson & Co., Chicago, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. SURPLUS STOCK of standard varieties at bargain prices. Send for list of splendid novelties. Chamberlain & Gage, Groton, Mass. GLASS Foley Mfg. Co., Western Ave., between 25th and 26th Sts., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Sharp, Partridge & Co., 22d and Lumber Sts., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Parshelsky Bros., Inc., 215-217 Havermeyer St., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Greenhouse glass, lowest prices. John- ston Glass Co., Hartford City, Ind. GLAZING POINTS H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. Peerless Glazing Point. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE BUILDING MATEBIAL A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset, Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Frank Van Assche, Jersey City, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. • S. Jacobs & Sons, Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Metropolitan Material Co., Brooklyn, N. Y. Foley Mfg. Co., Chicago. Pecky Cypress for Benches. Lord & Bumham Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Charles H. Dodd, Jersey City, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION— Continued. Wm. H. LuttoB, Jersey City, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Frank Van Assche, Jersey City, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Metropolitan Material Co., Brooklyn, N. T. Foley Mfg. Co., Chicago. HItchlngs & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Bumham Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. Plerson U-Bar Co., Madison Ave., New York. Designer and Builder. GUTTERS King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. T. King Channel Gutters. Metropolitan Material Co., Brooklyn, N. T. Iron Gutters. HAIL INSURANCE Florists' Hall Asso. of America. J. G. Esler, Saddle River, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. HARDY FERNS AND GREEN GOODS Michigan Cut Flower Exchange. 38 and 40 Broadway, Detroit, Mlcb. For page see List of Advertisers. The Kervan Co., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Millington Fern Co., Milllngton, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. HEATING APPARATUS Kroeechell Bros. Co., 466 Erie St., Cblcan. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. H. Dodd, Jersey City, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Bumham Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS Bay State Nurseries, No. Abington, Mas*. For page see List of Advertisers. E. S. Miller, Wading River, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. P Onwerkerk, P. O. No. 1, Hoboken, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. HOSE H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. HOT-BED SASH A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset, Maaa. For page see List of Advertisers. Foley Mfg. Co., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Parshelsk.v Bros., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, N. Jf. For page see List of Advertisers. INSECTICIDES Eastern Chemical Co., Boston, Mass. Imp. Soap Spray. For page see List of Advertisers. Aphlne Manufacturing Co., Madison, N. J. Aphlne and Fungine. For page see List of Advertisers. Lemon Oil Co., Baltimore, Md. Standard Insecticide. For page see List of Advertisers. Interstate Tobacco Co., New York, N. I. "Tip Top" Tobacco Powder. For page see List of Advertisers. Benjamin Hammond, FlshklU-on-HadsoD, N. Y. Slug Shot. For page see List of Advertisers. Kentucky Tobacco Product Co., Louisville, Ky. Nlco-Fume. JAPANESE LILIES Loechner & Co., New York, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture 730 HOETICULTUEE November 23, 1912 LEMON Oil. Lemon Oil Co., Baltimore, Md. For page Bee List of Advertisers. LILT BOLBS R. & J. Parquhar & Co., Boston, Mass. New Lilies. For page see List of Advertisers. Jas. VIck'B Sons, Eochester, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. B. M. Ward * Co., New York, N. Y. Horse Sboe Brand. For page see List of Advertisers. LILT OF THE VALLET PIPS Loechner A Co., New York, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. August Rolker & Sons, 31 Barclay St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. McHntchlson & Co., 17 Murray St., N. Y. Berlin Valley Pips. For page see List of Advertisers. LOBELIA CARDINALIS Mt. Desert Nurseries, Bar Hcirbor, Me. For page see List of Advertisers. MARGCEBITES Marguerite plants from 5^4-incli pots, best winter flowering variety ; $6.00 per dozen plants. Peirce Bros., Waltham, Mass. MASTICA F. O. Pierce Co., New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertiser!. Joeepb Breck & Sons, Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. MUSHROOM SPAWN Weeber & Don, New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. NICO-FCME Kentucky Tobacco Product Co., Louisville, Ky. NOVELTIES IN GLADIOLI SURPLUS STOCK of standard varieties at bargain prices. Send tor list of splendid novelties. Chamberlain & Gage, Groton, Mass. NURSERY STOCK P. Ouwerkerk, Weehawken Heights, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Bay State Nurseries North Ablngton, Mass. Hardy, Northern Grown Stock. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutberford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. W. B. Whltticr & Co., South Framlngham, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. P. Hamilton Goodsell, New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. McHutchlson & Co., 17 Murray St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. August Rolker & Sons, 31 Barclay St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Fursts' Nurseries, Brussels, Belgium. Send for Catalogue. For page see List of Advertisers. John Waterer & Sons, Ltd., Bagshot, Eng. For page see List of Advertisers. Mannal of the Trees of North America, by C. S. Sargent, mailed to your address for $8.00 by Horticulture Publishing Co., 11 Hamilton Place, Boston. TREES, SHRUBS, ROSES, EVER- GREENS, PEONIES, HARDY PLANTS. EUwanger & Barry. Rochester. N. Y. SHRUBBERY, There are bargains to be had here In inch varieties as Spireas, Altheas, Weigelas and Phlladelphus, and this names only a few. We have acres of shrubs, well grown and ready for you. Write for price list. The Conard & Jones Company, West Grove, Penna. ONION SETS Leonard Seed Co., Chicago, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. ORCHID FLOWERS Jas. McManns, New York, N. Y. For page see List of AdvertlserB. ORCHID PLANTS Alphonse Pericat, ColUngdale, Phlla., Pa. Special Orchid Offer. For page see List of Advertisers. Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Hybrid Orchids. For page see List of Advertisers. Sander, St. Albans, England. Importer, Exporter, Growers, Hybridists. For page see List of Advertisers. ORCHID GROWERS' MANUAL. By B. S. Williams, 300 illustrations, 800 pages; descriptions of upwards of 2500 species and varieties of orchidaceous plants, etc. The most complete work on Orchids and Orchid Culture ever pub- lished. Price $10.00. Orders filled by HORTICULTURE, U Hamilton Place, Boston. PALMS, ETC. A. Leuthy & Co., Perkins St. Nurseries, Rosllndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Godfrey Aschmann, Philadelphia, Pa, For page see List of Advertisers. Robert Craig Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. John Scott, Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Heacock, Wyncote, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Loechner. & Co., New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. August Rolker & Son, 31 Barclay St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. PANSY PLANTS Pansy plants, strong field grown. Beaconsfleld, light blue, best for cut flowers. Also other separate colors. $3.50 per 1000 prepaid. Peter Pearson, 5752 Gunnison St., Chicago. PATENTS Slggers & SIggers. Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. PEAT J. H. Sprague, Barnegat, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. PECKT CYPRESS BENCHES Foley Mfg. Co., Chicago. A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. PEONIES Peonies. The world's greatest collection, 1200 sorts. Send for list. C. Betscher, Canal Dover, 0. PIPE HANGERS King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. PLANT AND BULB IMPORTS August Rolker & Sons, New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. McHutchlson & Co., 17 Murray St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. PLANT TRELLISES AND STAKES Scele's Tleless Plant Stakes and Trel- llses. H. D. Seele & Sons, Elkhart, Ind. Plant Trellises and Stakes. P. A. Angler & Co., Westboro, Mass. PLANT TUBS H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. "Rlverton Special." PIPE AND FITTINGS Foley Mfg. Co., Chicago. Kroescbell Bros. Co., 466 Erie St., Chicago. POINSETTIA8 A. Henderson & Co., Chicago, IlL For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Skldelsky, PbUadelphla, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. POT HANGERS Pot hangers, Kramer's $1 doz. by exp., $1.25 by mall. I. N. Kramer & Sons, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. PRIVET California Pilvet, well grown, 2-year-oia plants, from 12 inches to 3 feet; well fin- ished plants, well graded and well packed. Also one and two-year-old Ampelopsls Veitchii. For prices and particulars ad- dress Charles Black, Hightstown, N. J. RAFFIA McHntchlson & Co., 17 Murray St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. REFRIGERATORS FOR FLORISTS McCray Refrigerator Co., Kendalville, Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. RHODODENDRONS John Waterer & Sons, Ltd., Bagshot, Enf. For page see List of Advertisers. P. Ouwerkerk, Hoboken, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. RIBBONS AND CHIFFONS M. Rice & Co., 1220 Race St., Phlla., Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. ROSES P. Ouwerkerk, P. O. No. 1, Hoboken, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Robert Craig Co., Philadelphia, Pa. _ For page see List of Advertisers. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. T. American Grown Roses. For page see List of Advertisers. Bay State Nurseries, North Ablngton, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. S. 8. Pennock-Meehan Co., Phila., Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. A. N. Plerson, Cromwell, Conn. Bedding Roses. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Wood Bros., Flshklll, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers Charles H. Totty, Madison, N. J. Rose Mrs. George Shawyer. For page F.ee _L ist of Advertisers. Breck-Robinson Nursery Co., Lexington, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. RUBBER TREES Godfrey Aschmann, Pbiladelpbia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. SEED GROWERS Oklahoma Seed Growers Co., Enid, Okla. For page see List of Advertisers. Leonard Seed Co., Chicago, III. For page sec List of Advertls* rs. Byerett B. Clark Seed Co., Milford, Ooaa. For page see List of Advertisers. Braslan Seed Growers Co., San Joie, CU. SEEDS Joseph Breck & Sons, 51 and 52 N. Market St., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. For List of Advertisers See Page 703 November 23, 1912 HORTICULTURE 731 SEEDS — Contlnned Mlchell's Seed House, Philadelphia, Pa. Shainrook Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Fottler, Flske, Rawson Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Thorbnrn & Co., 33 Barclay St., N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. Leonard Seed Co., Chicago, 111. Peas, Beans, Radish and all Garden Seeds. For page see List of Advertisers. 8. S. Skldelsky & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Cyclamen and Pansy Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. Arthur T. Boddlngton, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Bolgiano & Son, Baltimore, Md. For page see List of Advertisers. The Haven Seed Co., Santa Ana, Call. Tomato Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. 8. Bryson Ayres Co., Independence, Mo. Sweet Peas. For page see List of Advertisers. Weeber & Don, New Tork, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Loechner & Co., New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. T. J. Grey Co.. 32 So. Market St., Boston. Shamrock Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. P. Hamilton Goodsell, New York, N. Y. Grass Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. S. D. WoodrufiE & Son, New York, N. Y. Garden Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. SEED PACKETS. Brown Bag Filling Machine Co., Fltcbbarg, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. SLUG SHOT " B. Hammond, Fishklll-on-Hudson, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. SPHAGNUM MOSS J. H. Sprague, Barnegat, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Sphagnum Moss, large bales. Green Moss in bbls. Laurel Bunches and Broken Laurel. James Day, Milford, N. H. Live Sphagnum moss, orchid peat and orchid baskets always on hand. Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J. SPIREAS Breck-Eobinson Nursery Co., Lexington, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. STOVE PLANTS Orchids — Largest stock In the country. Stove plants and Crotons, finest collection. Julius Roehrs Co.. Rutherford, N. J. TIP TOP TOBACCO POWDER Interstate Tobacco Co., Inc., 1397-1399 Ave. A, New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. TENTILATING APPARATUS Foley Mfg. Co., Chicago. The Advance Co., Richmond, Ind. Improved Ventilator Arm. For page see List of Advertisers. Quaker City Machine Works, Richmond, Ind. 20th Century Arm. For page sec List of Advertisers. WIRED TOOTHPICKS W. J. Cowee, Berlin, N. Y. FV>r page see List of Advertisers. WIREWORK Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Wirework. Write for our catalogue. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. William E. Heilscber's Wire Works, 38-40 Broadway, Detroit, Mich. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Albany, N. Y. Albany Cut Flower Exchange, Albany, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Boston N. F. McCarthy & Co., 112 Arch St. and 31 Otis St. For page see List of Advertisers. Welch Bros. Co.. 226 Devonshire St For i)age see List of Advertisers. H. M. Robinson & Co., 15 Province St. and 9 Chapman PI. For page see List of Advertisers. Bnffalo, N. T. William F. Kasting Co., 383-87 Eilicott St. For page see List of Advertisers. Chlcaso Peter Relnberg, 37 Randolph St. For page see List of Advertisers. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. J. A. Budlong, 37-39 Randolph St. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Flower Growers' Association, 176 N. Michigan Ave. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Carnation Co., 30 B. Randolph St. For page see List of Advertisers. Hoerber Bros., Chicago, III. For page see List of Advertisers. Cincinnati, Ohio The J. M. McCulIough's Sons Co., 316 Walnut St. For page see List of Advertisers. Detroit Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 38 and 40 Broadway. For page see List of Advertisers. Montreal Montreal Floral Co., Ltd., Montreal, P. Q. For page see List of Advertisers. New York M. C. Ford, 121 W. 2Sth St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. H. B. Froment, 57 W. 28th St., New York. For page see Li?*: of Advertisers. E. C. Horan, 55 W. 28tb St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. James McManus, 55 W. 28th St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. W. F. Sheridan, 133 W. 2Sth St.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. H. Knebler, 28 Willoughby St., " Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Moore, Hentz & Nash, 55 and 57 W. 26tii St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Greater New York Florists' Association, 162 Livingston St., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Charles Millang, 55^nd ST^Wesl 26th St., _ _Fqr^ page see List of Advertisers. P. J. Smith, 49 West 28th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. W. P. Ford, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Traendly & Schneck, New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Frank Millang, 55-57 West 26th St. For p.Tge see List of Advertisers. Badgley, Rledel & Meyer, Inc., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Woodrow & MaFketos, 41 West~28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. WHOLESALE FLORISTS New York — Continued Henry M. Robinson Co., New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. J. K. Allen, New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. A. L. Young & Co., New York, N. Y. Philiidelpbla Leo. Niessen Co., 1209 Arch St., Phlla., P». For page see List of Advertisers. The S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., 1608-U Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Rochester George B. Hart, 24 Stone St. For page see List of Advertisers. New Offers In This Issue GERANIUMS. R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. For page see List of Advertisers. GLADIOLUS PEACH BLOSSOM. O. V. Zangen. Hoboken, N. J. For p;>ge see List of Advertisers. LILY OF THE VALLEY FOR FORC- ING. Fottler, Fiske, Rawson Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. NEW ROSE MRS. CHARLES RUS- SELL. Waban Rose Conservatories, Natick, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. RED CHRISTMAS GOODS. H. Bayersdorfer & Co.. Phila., Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. ROSE MILADY, MRS. CHAS. RUS- SELL, MRS. GEO. SHAWYER, CHRYSANTHEMUMS. A. N. Pierson, inc., Cronnvell, Conn. For page see List of Advertisers. SEEDSMAN WANTED. Jefferson Thomas, Harrisburg, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. SURPLUS LIST OF MELON SEED. Oklahoma Seed Grower.?' Co., Enid, Okla. For page see Li.st of Advertisers. THANKSGIVING STOCK OF DECO- RATIVE PLANTS, BLOOMING STOCK, ETC. Woodrow & Marketos, New York. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. VINCA SEED. Micheli's Seed House, Phila., Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Little Ads Bring Big Returns Little ads. in our Classified Calumns bring big returns to both advertiser and pur- chaser. Anything that can be sold to florists, gar- deners, park and cemetery superintendents, etc., can be sold through this medium in this department, and at very small cost Don't fail to read them each issue, for yon will find one or more that will prove profit- able to you. I They Cost Only One I Cent a Word UniHspteyed I In writing fo Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture 732 HORTICULTURE November 23, 1912 ADVERTISING; SOME WRONGS TO MAKE RIGHT. An address by L. W. C. Tutbill, of New York, before the Society of American Florists at the Chicago Convention, August 21, 1912. Advertising — wliat is it? Some say it is a hybrid tea rose. Others, that it is a sport of Killar- ney. But I say it is the American Beauty. It is the strong-rooted long- stemmed, vigorous plant that yields the deep red blooms of big business successes. Right away many of you growers begin shaking your heads, saying: "Advertising is all right for the other fellow, but my business is different. In the first place, there isn't profit enough in the flower business to stand for advertising. (Every grower knows that isn't so the minute he has said it.) "Second — I have tried it two or three times, and it was just like throw- ing so much money down a knothole. "Third — my business always has paid without advertising, so what's the use of blowing in my money just because those blasted magazines and papers hound the life out of me, or Hot Air Tuthill gets up there on the platform and claims advertising is the American Beauty of business — the life-saver of profits, and all that rot?" What Advertising Really Is. In answer to all of which, let's back up and begin all over again and find out just what advertising really is. In short, it's the quickest and surest possible way of letting it be known to the greatest number that you are in business — where you are in business — what your business is. It's the short- est short-cut method between the seller and the buyer. It's the modern power that accomplishes in two years what it used to take ten to do. But it's more than a builder — it's also a destroyer; a quick, unrelenting destroyer. Therefore it needs to be handled carefully — knowingly. It quickly builds up a business that is backed up by good goods and the square deal. It still more quickly wipes off the map, destroys concerns that either misrepresent their stock, or that fail to meet their customers just a little more than half-way. "Oh, well," you say, "of course I do in a way believe in advertising, be- cause when I have a few thousand ex- tra cuttings more than I can use, or am overstocked on some plants, I just send an ad to the florists' papers and unload. But as for my advertising at any other time, it's ridiculous, as I send all my stock to the commission man. What's the use of advertising to him? He knows me — knows my goods." A National Awakening. Listen: As old as the florist busi- ness is — it's really among the young- est there is. It's just beginning to really begin. The real beginning be- gan about ten years ago, when Double- day, Page & Co., started their Country Life and Garden magazines. These magazines brought a message of flowers and country beauty to thou- sands and thousands of people who simply needed to be thus stirred Into action. Soon followed other magazines like Suburban Life, House and Gar- den and ones of a similar nature, and then still other mediums, and even the daily papers caught the flower fever, until now the love of flowers, stimu- lated by all these publications, is fast becoming a noticeable national trait. Every time one of these country life magazines gets a convert to the joys of flowers, you growers have one more possible buyer of your products. But this national awakening to the appreciation of flowers also brings with it every year a greater discrimi- nation in the buyers. The so-called "bread and butter" carnations are fast becoming more difiicult to sell, simply because the public is rapidly getting to know flowers, and insisting on bet- ter and better quality. An Identifying Trade-Mark. Now suppose I could go into one of the Chicago florist shops and ask for not only "just roses," but roses grown by one Frank Jones — and those Jones roses bore some identifying means so that I knew I was getting Jones roses. Now don't you think it would pay both the grower and the florist to get to- gether somehow and spend a little joint money in letting the public know that Jones' Superior Roses always carried an identifying trade-mark? Most assuredly it would. There is just as much of an oppor- tunity to trade-mark Jones' Superior Roses as there is Butter-Krust bread or Borden's milk. And it's going to be done. One of your largest eastern growers, whose stock is alwaj's of the finest, has for a considerable time been suf- fering from substitution — stock being sold for his that is not his. You know! He and the ad agency I am associ- ated with are now working on a plan to overcome this trouble. It's been a hard nut to crack. It looks as if certain kinds of adver- tising and trade-marking were the only thing that can make this wrong right. A Look Into the Future. While the demand for flowers and plants is still at its height, and pro- duction has not yet caught up with demand, the advertising question won't receive from you the serious attention it even now deserves. But mark my word, that just as sure as anything that's sure is sure, the stimulating in- fluence given by the magazines is, sooner or later, going to lose its force and some direct advertising by the growers, as well as the florists, must then be done to further stimulate the business. Just how to set the wheels of adver- tising working to further this result is going to be the cause of many a headache. Some of you who have your ears to the ground have long been turning this over in your mind, and when the time comes you will be ready with the answer. One of the greatest wrongs, then, to make right, is the overcoming of the impression that the flower market can escape advertising. Tying Up One's Pocketbook. The way some business men refuse to get aboard the advertising train re- minds me of a cousin of mine who was determined to go to an evening party. All day it rained hard. His father said that if it rained he couldn't go, but if the wind would veer around to the west, it would surely clear o£E. So my cousin watched his opportunity and climbed up on the barn and tied the weather vane fast so it pointed west. He went to the party — but it still rained. You can tie up your pocketbook and refuse to advertise, but that won't stop the storm of competitors who will be getting your business away. So much for the future. Now let's get right down to the brass tacks of the present day sit- uation. First, let's find a little good-natured fault with the trade papers. What would you think of a firm who put the index of their catalogue in some obscure part, so you needed an index to find the index? You would say they certainly didn't have an eye to business and that an index ought to be the easiest thing to find and should be placed where you couldtt't miss it. By the same token, what a lot it would help every advertiser in making it easy tor buyers to locate his ad, if the index to the trade papers were placed every time right in the front row, on the first inside page facing the cover! As it is now, the publisher knows where it is, but it takes a reg- ular Sherlock Holmes for one less fa- miliar to find it. Starting and Staying. Now a word about starting and stay- ing. A serious and costly wrong that ad- vertisers ought to make right is start ing in to advertise and then dropping out before the ads have had half an opportunity to get their good, telling work in. Some men seem to think ad- vertising is a sort of wizard gam* that should yield extraordinary results in an extraordinarily short time — a kind of waving of the wand that will back a wagon up to their doors filled with orders. It's far from it, because it is a straight business procedure and not a fairy tale. No single ax-stroke can clear a for- est. The woodman who chops and stops, wastes time, timber and money. He had better not have begun. Make up your mind you are going to spend so much money this year — and then spend it. Send out your message each week. Keep continually chopping away. But every week chop from a different side, in other words, change your ads. Remember that advertising is intended to arouse interest — to hold interest — and to turn that interest into an order. Last week's paper doesn't interest you this week — so how can you expect last week's ad to hold anybody's in- terest this week? A Real Ad or Only a Sign? In preparing your ad, make up your mind whether it's going to be a s'.gn, or a real, full-blooded ad. Don't try to mix them. A sign is to attract people who are looking for you — a sort of guide post. An ad is to attract and convince the people you are looking for, that your goods are the goods worth looking for. Very few are looking for you. It's up to you to look for them. Having found them, it's all your November 23, 1912 HORTICULTURE 733 PULVERIZED OR SHREDDED Pore, Dry, Safe and Reliable The best of all manures for Roses. Clean, convenient and eco- nomical for top-dressing and mulching. Unequalled for potting soil. » -n- THE PULVERIZED MANURE CO., PULVERIZED CATTLE MANURE fci SHEEP MANURE There is a reason why Wizard Brand Sheep Manure is more exten- sively used by Florists than any other: — Best for Carnations and Chrys- anthemums—Best for making bench soil — liquid manuring— and field work. Ask for our Growers' Booklet and know why Wizard Brand leads 3 1 Union Stock Yards, CHICAGO fWPODOR ll^i3U%,| f k^KUKA '^O POISON luraflteed iDtfer Ab Insecticide Act. 1910. Serial No. 321 Save your plants and trees. Just the thing for Greenhouse and outdoor use Destroys Mealy Bug, Brown and White Scale. Thrip, Red Spider, Black and Green Fly, Mites, Ants, etc. without in- jury to plants and without odor. Used according to directions our standard Insecticide will prevent ravages on your crops by insects. Non-poisonous and harmless to user and plant. Leading Seedsmen and Florists have used it with wonderful results. Destroys Lice in Poultry Houses, Fleas on Dogs and all Domestic Pests. Excellent as a wash for dogs and other animals. Relieves mange. Effective where others fail. W Pint - - 25c J Pint - - 40c; Qoatt - - 75c M Gallon, &L25 : Gallon, &2.00 : 5 Gallon Can, &9 10 Gallon Can - - M7.50 Dilute iL'ith ivater ^o to so parts For Sale by Seedsmen and florists' Supply Houses If you cannot obtain this from your supply house write us direct Lemon Oil Company Depi. K «2« W. Lexlnston t^t., Uultlmorc. Md. Directions on every packagf Imp Soap Spray Effe^^five one t»» thirty-two. Single gallons, $1.50 Eastern Chemical Company nHniniiiiHNiiiiiiiNiiiHiiiiiiiiiitHiiiiiiiM I WANTS, FOR SALE, ETC. S Adveftisements in this coluoui one S g cent a word. Initials count a< words, jj Cash with order. All correa>omJcnce S addressed "care HORTlCUL- S S TURE" should be sent to JJ Ham- E B ilton Place, Boston. C lawiHiiminiitiiHimiiiiHHiMHiiMwtumi SITUATIONS WANTED^ CAPABLE PLANTSSIAN, gardener and orchid grower would like a position. First class references from the largest growers in the country. Englishman; married. ,7. O., care HORTICULTURE. FOR SALE FOR SALE— Retail Store In city of IG.noil. Bargain. For full particulars ad- dress "E," care HORTICULTURE. FOR S.\LE — Flower shop in cit.v of near- ly 1(1(1,(1(111 iuliabitants; well established, well stiM ked. Owner inning West. .\d(1ress W. H., care HORTK 'T LTURE. FOR SALE — Fresh from factory, new; 10x12, 16x18, 16x24, double thick. A and B qualities. Market dropped. Now li the time to buy and save money. Parshel- I sky Bros., Inc., 215-217 Havemeyer St., I Brooklyn, N. Y. CLAYS FERTILIZER 112 lb. bag, $5.50 56 lb. bag, $3.00 28 lb. bag, $1.75 StUmpp & Walter Co., so Barclay St., N.Y. TRfttit '"l''**' USED FROM OCEAN TO OCEAX FOR 29 YEARS. Sold by Seed Dealers of America. Saves Chirrants, Potatoes, fabbnee, illelons, Flowers, Tree* and Shrubs fntm Injects. I'ut up in popular pucka^'es at popular prices. Write for frr.? pamphlet on Bdcs and Blitrbts, etc., to B. HAM.1IOND, - Fishkill-on-Hudson, New York. JACK FROST BURLAP MATS for COLD FRAMES One Mat Covers Two Frames $1.20— $14.00 per Doz. Wm. Elliott & Sons 42 VESEY ST., NEW YORK Established 1846. Greeo Flies and Blaek Flies Too are easy to kHI with BRAND Tobacco Powder For fumigating or dusting. fS.OO P«r bag, 100 lbs. Write for free laniples. Money with order. Interstate Tobacco Co., 1397-1399 Ave. A, NEW YORK Money refunded if not satisfied. Beware of imitations. Territory of en for line Jobbers. Write for prices. Cocoanut Fibre Soil le being used more and more in the greenhouse and for coveriner lawns from September to frost. Keep It In stock, It is a seller. 20th CENTURY PLANT FOOD CO. BEVERLY, MASS 27 & 29 OCEAN ST., The Recosnlzed Standard Insecticide. Not a cure-all but a specific remedy for all sap sucking Insects Infesting plant life such as green, black, whit* fly. thrlps, red spider, mealy bug and soft scales. $1.00 per Qnart. $2.60 per Gallon. RIMS An Infallible remedy for mildew, rust and bench fungi. Does not stain the foliage. 75c. per Quart. $3.00 per Gallon. 'V E f9 IVI I IM E A soil sterilizer and germicide. De- stroys eel, cut, wire and grub wormg, ruaggots, root lice and ants. Used one part to 400 parts water, it does not In- jure plants, but protects your cropi ag.iinst ravages under the soil. $1.00 per Qnart. $3.00 per Gallon. All are spraying materials and are effective In the greenhouse and In the garden. FOR S.^LE BY SEEDSMEN. Madison, N.J. Aphine Manufacturing Co., Manufacturers of .Agricultural Chemicals M. C. EBEL, General Manager. F'ER'riUEraE THE IDEAL, PLANT FOOD. Unequaled for Producing Lusty CHRYSANTHEMUM BLOOMS Ten pounds, $3.00; twentv-five pounds, $6.00: fifty pounds, $10.00. Sample packets of one-half pound mailed for 30e. Sample packets of one pound mailed for 50c. ELMER D. SMITH & CO., ADRIAN, MICH. In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture 734 HOETICULTUEE November 23, 1U12 HEWS STANDARD POTS XJS... POT MAKERS FOR 140 YEARS WORLDS LARGESTMANUFACTURERS Pearson Street LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y. WRITE FOR CATALOGUE AND DISCOUNTS A. H. HEWS & CO., Inc. Main Office and Factories CAMBRIDGE, MASS. fault if yoii don't make them remember you and your goods — not only remem- ber, but remember to send you their orders. People are not going to bother to keep remembering you, especially when your competitor is continually remembering them, by weekly telling talks in the trade papers. The indicisive, haphazard way some men start out to advertise reminds me of my neighbor, who is handy in carv- ing wood. He started one day last week to carve out a Duke of Welling- ton. The duke was a tall man and he cut the wood too short, so he conclud d to make it into a Napolejn, who, yoi '•rnow wasn't tall. He then cut it too liarrow for the broad shoulders of Na- poleon, so he concluded to make it into an Isaac Watts, who was very thin. Then he carelessly split it, and finally whittled it into a button tor the barn door. The moral is: If you expect to get Wellington victories, cut your expend - ture big enough to land somewhere be- sides on a barn door. What to Say. Now for the text of your ads. What shall you say in them? What do you say to your customs, s to get them to buy when you see them personally? Your talk sells the goods, doesn't it? Then why not use the same line of talk in your ads? Ads, after all, are only selling talks on paper. Just forget forever and ever that an ad, to catch and win, must be clever or funny, or have some peculiar twitch or turn to it. Simply be frank and te'l your straight, concise business story. Illustrate it. Don't crowd your space jam-full of text. Leave some white space about it, for it to breathe in. If then you have the good goods your ad says you have, your ad will not only catch readers — but hold them and influence them to write to you. Don't use up any part of your space telling how poor the other fellow's goods are. You have none too much room to tell about yours, the way they ought to be told about. Besides, ten chances to one, you stir up a curiosity in your readers to find out moie about those other goods. Incidentally, they then find out from the other fellow some of the weak spots in yours, and promptly you have a man's size job on your hands to land the order. A Contrast in Methods. One boiler firm, for instance, that has only steel tubular boilers for sale, is making sweeping statements about the absolute worthlessness of cast-iron boilers. On the other hand, as a contrast, one of the firms making cast-iron holies comes out frankly and says that "each type of boiler has its particular uses and limitations, and each is particular- ly adapted for its particular purposes." Then the advantages and disadvan- tages of both are freely exploited. There can be absolutely no doubt in your mind which firm you would ap- peal to if you wanted frank, dependa- ble advice. It's always well to keep in mind that the important things in an ad. are the buyers' reasons for buying — not the sellers' reasons for selling. Keep sharp watch on the other fel- lows' ads — not so much for pointers for what to say and do, as what not to do. If you are too much influenced by what they do. you will follow them. If you do it the other way about, you will lead them. And who wouldn't rather be a leader? As for illustrations — by all means use them where possible. But for heaven's sake, use illustrations that illustrate what you want to sell. Don't use the smirking picture of a girl showing her pearly teeth if you have carnation supports to sell. Show the supports. Better yet, show them in use. Leave the pearly teeth girlies for dentists' ads. How Much Space to Use. "How much space should I use?" This is a question advertisers are con- tinually tussling with. Lincoln said, "A man's legs should be just long enough to reach the ground." By the same token, you should use enough space to show your article and tell your story as it should be told. Any more space is extravagant — any less "is costly. Costly, because it's sending a boy to do a man's wok. Generally the boy goes off swimming or to the ball game. Unfortunately, there exists a certain fear in some advertisers' minds that if they don't use some space in all the papers in the field, the omitted ones will In various ways conspire against them to the serious detriment of their business. In short — a mild form of blackmail, if you please. On the other hand, there are other advertisers that feel that because they place a large amount of business with certain papers, they can dictate the policy of the paper, even to the absurd- ity of either excluding or of giving un- desirable locations to competitors' aids. Both points of view are not only high- ly absurd, but indicate a mighty poor business vision. Too Small Space — Too Many Mediums. Unquestionably, too small space is being used in too many mediums. Cut down the mediums half, and increase the space proportionately. In this way you cut out repeated duplication of ci - culation and give yourself a chance to both show and talk about your products as they should be shown and talked about. In choosing your mediums, always bear in mind that the ones having the largest circulations do not necessarily represent the largest buying numbers for your particular product. Large cir- culation often means hundreds and thousands of readers who are absolute- ly worthless to you. One of the trade papers, for exam- ple, has 10,000 subscribers — another only 4,000. One of our customers has proven, beyond a doubt, that for reach- ing a certain limited class with whom their business is large, the 4,000 paper yields greater returns than the 10,000 one. On the other hand, this same concern is paying for a 30,000 circulation in one magazine to reach a certain few — a very few — not more than 500, in fact — and it's a remarkably cheap buy for them at that. Cheap, because it's the only medium that reaches their logical customers the way they want them reached. On a Scientific Basis. The greatest help to an advertiser that established advertising agencies of reputation have to offer to their cus- tomers is not the mere writing of the ads., but the directing of the advertis- er's money in channels that shall be the most productive, regardless of per- sonal friendship or "influences"; chan- nels concerning which these agencies possess facts, figures and experiences to prove the soundness of the treat- ment and expenditures advised. This, then, is the bringing of advertising to the basis of a science, a profession that bids fair to make dollars by both the intelligent saving and the spending of advertising moneys. 1000 READY PACKED CRATES STANDARD FLOWER POTS AND BULB PANS @ can he shipptJ .it per crate: Uinm 1% in ].-.(KI 2 l.->00 2y4 " l.-»n 2V2 •' JIKKI 3 SOU 3% •• lu liniir'.s notice. Price .loo 4 in. @ .$4.50 4.j6 4% " " 5.24 320 5 " " 4.51 210 sy, ■' " .3.7S ni4 C " " 3.16 12(1 7 " " 4.20 00 8 " " 3.00 HILFINGER BROS., Poftsry, Fori Edward, N.Y. August Rollier & Sons. 31 Barclay St., N. Y. City, Agents OUR SPECIALiy-Lone Distance and ei^ort trade 16.110 4.8.S 5.25 600 5.(10 3.80 r— STANDARD FLOWER-1 Floors If your .sreenhouses are within 500 miles of the Capitol, write us, we can save voii monev. W. H. ERNEST — 28th & M Sts. WiiKliinston, D. C. •— Syracuse Red Pots With new and improved machinery, we can supply your wants to better advantage than ever. Special discounts on large orders. Syracuse Pottery Co., syr^acuse November 23, 1912 HORTICULTUKE 735 ANCHOR. "*" AN IMPROVED PIPE HANGER allows for expan- sion of individual pipe as well as the whole coil. Write For Prices KING CONSTRUCTION CO. N. TONAWANDA, N. Y. BOSTON. 410 Winthrop BIdg. NEW YORK, 1181 Broadway. KROESCHELL BOILER SEND FOR CATALOGUE KROESCHELL BROS. CO. 466 W. Erie St., Chicago, III. S. JACOBS & SONS UPON ^T ^^^ero(/f.3r 1359-1385 Flushing Ave. BROOKLYN, - - > N. Y. CHARLES H. DODD Orecnhoaae BoUder. Omerml OreenliaaM Hecbanle. Iron Frmme uid Waod B*r Hoaaa*. Ideal Or««nboau BoHcri. UatarlaU FornlBfaad or Erected. H*atlB( and VentlUtInc MaUrliili. 578 Ocean Ave., JERSEY CITY. N. J. SHARP, PARTRIDGE & CO. Are Leaders in GRCENHOUSE GLASS CHICAGO, ILL. OUR PRICES WILL PROVE THIS. WHEN BUILDING or REMODELING your greenhouses, be sure to specify Advance Ven- tilating Apparatus to oper- ate your sash. Advance machines are installed in many of the finest houses in the coun- try, and give excellent ser- vice and satisfaction. Up-to-date florists use Advance Apparatus to op- erate their vents, and it has always pleased them. Get our new catalog:ue of Ventilating Apparatus and Breenliouse fittings. It will please you. ADVANCE CO., - Richmond, hid. GLASS for GREENHOrSE and 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 Vork and can supply any quantity from a box to a car load on a one day notice, and at Rock Bottom Prices. PARSHELSKY BROS. Inc. 21.'>-^I7 llavemeyer St., Brooklyn, N. Y. mm SASH BARS 32 feet or longer HOT BED SASH PECKY CYPRESS BENCH LUMBER GREENHOUSES ERECTED AND EQUIPPED COMPLETE IF DESIRED AVrite for Cinulur "O" and Prices The A. T. STEARNS LUMBER CO. NEPONSET, BOSTON, MASS. Evans 20tli CenturTArnT Will not twist the shafting pipe. Three times the power of old style elbow arms. Sold only with Evans Qiallengc Machine. \Vrite for free CaiaJogve to QUAKER CITT MACHINS CO. Richmond. Ind. )reer's Peerlessi Glazing Points III For Greenbouses Drive easy and true, becaos* both bevels are on the same Eifle. Can't twist and break the elass in drivine. Galvan- ized and will not rust. No rights or lefts. The Peerless Glazine Point is patented. No others like ^ it. Order from your dealer^ or direct from as. 1000,75c, postpaid. ( Samples free. HEHK7 A. DKEER.I 714 CbeBtnnt 6tre«V rhUwUlphla. ASTiCA Greenhouse Materials ^r^m IRON or WOOD SASH BARS In all lengths np to 32 feet. Milled to any detail furnished or wlU furnish details and cut materials ready for prectloii. Frdnk V3n Asscnc, "^d owTght "s^eet^' .JFRSEY riTT. N. .1 WROUGHT IRON PIPE FOR SALE Rethreaded, tborongblj oTerhinled, 1b «■- dom lengths, guaranteed fre* from splits or bole*. It will pay yon to commnnlcato with vs. ALBERT & DAVIDSON S17-t8 raloa Atcdq* Breokirn. Tf- T DREER'S Florist Specialties, New Brand, New Style. Hose 'RIVERTON" Furnished in lengths up to 500 ft. without seam or n'eNOSE for tbe FLORIST ^4-inch, per ft., 15 c. Reel of 500 ft., '* I4j^c. 2 Reels, 1000 ft., ** 14 1. ^■i-inch, " 1% c. Reels, 500 ft., " laj^c. Couplings furnished HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., Phii-adelphia, Pa. ireenhq^l^ USE IT NOW. P.O. PIERCE CO. t2W. BROADWAY NEW YORK Mastlca Is elastic and tenadoua, admits of ex- pansion and contraction Putty becomes hard and b Ittie. Broken ^tass more ea5l1y removed without breaking of other glass as occurs witb hard putty. Lasts longer tban putty Easy to apply. Send your business direct to Washint^toa. Save« time and insures better service. Personal attention guaranteed. Thirty years active service. SIGGERS & SIGGERS PATENT LAWYBRS Box 9, National Union Building Washington, D. C. THE FIORISTS* HAIL ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, insurer of 32,500,000 sq. ft. of glass For particulars address John G. Esler, Sk'i Saddle River, N.J. 736 HORTICULTUEE November 23, 1912 Iron Frame House 40x67 Erected for Roivden * Mitchell. Wallingfonl, Coon. About the Cost of Building Occasionally some one asks us if we "can't get the price of our Iron Frame house down." To which we always reply: "Of course we can — but we can't." Can't, because the best of materials and best of mechanics cost just so much, and to cut costs, means cheapening either the materials or employ- ing unskilled men. You simply can't put your prices down and keep your quality up. We have a reputation for build- ing one of the best Iron Frame constructions it's possible to turn out; and just as long as Hitchings & Company is Hitchings & Company, we are go- ing to build the best house it's possible to build. Such houses can never be cheap; but they will always cost less in the end. And the end begins right at the beginning. Send for catalog. HITCHINGS & CO. SPRING AND LOUISA STS., ELIZABETH, N. J. The SERVICE BUILDING is usually a source of great an- noyance to the up-to-date gardener and It requires architect- ural ability to design appropriate Potting Houses that will add to the attractiveness of the Greenhouses. You will admit that this SERVICE BUILDING Is unusually attractive. Its Old English Architecture is along the same lines as other buildings on this large estate; It Is equipped with all modern Improvements for the comfort of the gardener and his assis- tants and the connecting house, sixteen feet long (ample for Propagating purposes), prevents the shading of adjoining houses. Will be glad to talk to you on the SERVICE BUILDING. WILLIAM H. LUTTON West Side Avenue Station JERSEY CITY, N. J. EHECTED AT BRIDGEPORT, CONN. THE BEAUTIFUL SYMMETRY of lines ONLY secured In THE LUTTON PATENTED CURVED EAVE IRON FRAME HOUSE is easily distinguishable. It Is the ARTISTIC applica- tion to the small details that commands the attention of the most CRITICAL. JUST note the construction of the HOOD over doorway. ITS SIMPLICITY and how IT HARMONIZES with the general appearance of the construction. THAT Is only one of the de- tail.s. Throughout the entire arransement the same original mechanical ability is employed. THEN again this construction is patented. UNITED STATES PATENT NO. 90S,1S5. A POSITIVE ASSURANCE of recelvlnfr the genuine successful CURVED EAVE. Write for more particulars. Attalea Magdalenae A beautiful spec-imen of this very rare palm now at the Huutington estate, San Gabriel, Cal., formerly owned by W. A. Manda. The plant originally came from Colombia, South America. DEVOTED TO THE FLORIST. PLANTSMAN. LANDSCAPE GARDENER AND KINDRED INTERESTS PUBUSHEO Every Saturday at 11 Hamilton Place. Boston. Masa Subscription, f i.OO per Ycar 738 HORTICULTURE November 30, 1912 Christmas is only 22 days off. Be sure your stoclcs of Red Florists' Supplies and Ribbons are complete, delay ordering. There has been a tremendous rush for our IREIAI- REIID OHRISTIVI but we can still supply you promptly with Don't GOODS CKifTons Cxcas Leaves Cut Flower BasRets Ferns Ferneries Natural Cape Flo'Nvers OaK BrancKes Pebbled Pleated Paper Paper Cape Flovi^ers Poinsettias Poppies Porto R.ican Mats Pot Covers Ribbons R.USCUS '^Vaterproof Crepe Paper All ot the above goods can be had in the Real Xmas Red or in any other shade. Let the " Willing Helper" Katalog help make your selections. WRITE NOW RICE & CO., 1220 Race Si., PHILA., PA. THE LEADING FLORISTS' SUPPLY HOUSE AND RIBBON SPECIALISTS KV^ P^f&t^fi^ mi 'f^^ll n:^i^m 3f^ siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiim I LOBELIA CARDINALISJ s Most Beautiful Flower of New England, Perfectly | s Hardy; Grand for Bedding; Brilliant Scarlet Flowers, 5 i Fine Strain of New Seed. 50c pkt. post paid. = I Mt. Desert Nurseries Bar Harbor, Me. | iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiis NEPHROLEPIS Fine grown specimen plants of the fancy varieties of tbis popular fern a SPECIALTY. We liave a fine stocis of ElegantlsBlma in 6-incb pots at $6.00 per dozen, and 8-incli at $12.00 per dozen ; also Harrisii, the convoluted form of Bostoniensis — the finest of ail the Bos- ton type — extra fine plants in 8-inch pots, $12.00 per dozen. For other varieties and sizes, write us for prices F. R. PIERSON CO. Tarrytown-on-Hudson, New York CYCLAMEN Beit strain in existence. 4 inch 5 inch 6 int'h .^35.00 50.00 75.00 THOMAS ROLAND, Kahant, Mass SPIREA GLADSTONE HELLEBORUS NIGER DIELYTRA SPECTABILE FINE FORCING STOCK Breck- Robinson Nurseries LEXINGTON, MASS. Teleplione Lex. 260. FERNS FOR DISHES Best Assorted Varieties, 2% In. pots. $3.fi0 per 100; 930.00 per 1000. 600 at (hoDsand rates. Cash with order. Frank Oechslin.wa^Vst. Chicago, III. Palms, Ferns, Decorative and Foliage Plants Vk\ , Orders taken uow for IMPORTED AZALEAS \ i^;, ^ On hand a splendid stock of Ferns in leading sorts. Also Cocos, Asparagus for Jardinieres. A. LEUTHY & CO. Perkins Street Nnrseries, Aoslindale— Boston, Mass BOSTON FERNS *%To75or- WHITMANI COMFACTA (New), to lalce the place of Whitmani. A better commercial fern— 2 1-2 in. $6 per 100 : $50 per 1000. ROOSEVELT, 2 1-2 in; $6 per 100: $S0 per 1000. 2S0 plants at 1000 ratea. H.H.BARROWS&SON,Whitman,Mass. CARNATIONS' F. DORNER & SONS CO. LA FAYETTE, IND. PALMS, FERNS AND DECORATIVE PLANTS JOHN SCOTT !?utiand Road and E. 45th St. Tel. =890 BcdIord BRO OK L Y N , N . Y. Orchid Connoisseurs ATTENTION ! We have decided to part with our expensive and val uable collection of Orchids, consisting of hundreds of species and varieties, some ut them of the rarest and choicest in e.xistence. SACRinCE PRICES far below their intrinsic val- ue. We have prepared a cat- alog of these giving particu- lars and prices and will be pleastd to send a copy of same to any one interested ALPHONJE PERICAT, PH"rL°!l'Dli'"^fi.A Orchid Specialist, Grower and Importer ORCHIDS Largest Importers, Exporters, Crowert and Hybridists in the World SANDER, 5t. Alban's, Englmnd 358 Broadway, Room 721 NEW YORK CITY Hybrid Orchids I Julius Roehrs Co. FLOWERED AND UNFLOWERED.... Rutherford, N. J. ROBERT CRAIG CO. ROSES, PAIMS, an«^^c^«<»c>.»<»rx«x»c>»x»c>^»<»c>^«<»r>€>.»..».c»€>.»'«<»c>.»«c»cs'«.<»rs'« i November 30, 1912 HOKTICULTUEE 741 NOTES ON CULTURE OF FLORISTS^ STOCK CONDUCTED BY Z^/ P^.^OA^lO/ Questions by our readers in line with any of the topics presented on this page will be cordially received and promtply answered by Mr. Farrell. Such communications should invariably be addressed to the office of HORTICULTURE. Camellias Tliese plants are becoming more in favor each year and it is surprising iiow well they sell at the holidays. It must be borne in mind that camellias will not stand anything like hard forcing. Tliey will be something really fine when afforded a temperature not in excess of ht degrees at night. Be very particular with ventila- tion so as to give them plenty of air without cold drauglits. Give them light in the greatest possible abundance; they lilce plenty of sunshine at this time of the year. Syringe frequently until the buds begin to expand. An even amount of moisture at the roots is very essential. Where the plants are very heavily budded it would be well to remove some of the weaker ones which will throw more strength into the remaining buds. Keep fliem turned around often and see (hat they have plenty of room between the plants to allow air ami light. Care of Fuchsias Plants which have had a good rest can now be placed in a house with a temperature of from 55 to 60 at night, with a rise of 10 to 15 degrees on sunny days. Shorten the tops back to firm ripe wood and place them where they will be near the glass; this will induce them to make strong cuttings for propagation. When they have made a growth of two or three inches you can take a batch off and insert them in a propagating bed that has a bottom heat of about 65 degrees with about 10 degrees less toi> heat. Keep them moist and shaded and they will root in two or three weeks. Wlien potting use either 2i/2 or 3-inch pots, giving turfy loam three parts, well-rotten manure one part, and leaf mold one part. Keep them shaded for a little while until they begin to take hold of the soil when they should be given all the sun and light possible, well up to the glass. Syringe on all fine days and keep the atmosphere moderately moist. These plants can be propagated right up to Feb. 1. Daffodils for Early Forcing Where you have a batch of these in flats that are well rooted it is not a bit too early to bring them in, so as to flower during January. You can bring them into a house where they can have about 55 degrees at night and in three or four weeks they should have a temperature of 65 degrees. To induce a reasonable length of stem they should be kept in com^jlete darkness for two or three weeks, but after that they should have the shading re- moved gradually a little at a time, until they are exposed to full light. Place the flats where the heat from pipes will not reach them as they do not like bottom heat. When they start up with a vigorous growth of both top and root, they will want water in great abundance to - produce good flowers and stems, for where they are al- [i lowed to suffer for moisture at the roots a certain per- centage of the flowers will be no good. Where you have y, some room below benches in a cool house you should bring in a good number of flats and place them here. j_i It will save a lot of disagreeable work later on when 3 weather is very cold. The grower who has a cellar that Mr. Farrell's next notes will be on the following: Christmas Foli: Hybrid Tea Roses and Teas; Manetti is just clear of frost can utilize it to good advantage for all such bulbs. Forcing of Ixias The forcing of these bulbs for either decorations or for cut flowers can be made a paying venture. You can use either 5 or 6-inch pots or pans in which place six or eight bulbs. Be sure to provide eiBcient drainage in each pot and use compost consisting of fibrous loam ihree parts, old manure one part, and leaf mold and sand one part. Press the compost firmly about the bulbs and when the potting is completed they can be plunged in coal ashes in a frame, where they can have protection from hard freezing. It is always a good plan to have llie compost in a moderately moist state when planting the bulbs; then no water will be required until they commence to make some visible growth. When they liave made a good growth they should be removed to a cool house and placed near the glass with an uninter- rupted supply of light. Care in watering will be neces- sur}' at .all stages of their growth, for isias suffer ma- terially wiien the supply of water is in excess of their lequirements. When they show good signs of advance- ment they should have a temperature of from 50 to 55 fit night with an increase of ten degrees more with sun heat. Don't ever think of hurrying these bulbs along with a high temperature as they will then prove a failure. Hybrid Perpetual Roses for Easter Well-grown hybrid perpetuals in pots will attract ill any buyers for this spring holiday so now is the time to begin on this line. Where you have not grown your own stock in pots all summer — which is the best — go to some near-b}- nurserymen and get a supply without de- lay. When potting them use from a 7 up to a 10-inch pot according to tlie size of the plants. For a compost use any good rose soil. Give each pot good drainage, for later on tliey will require plenty of water at the roots. Pot quite firmly so that every root will be compactly sur- rounded with soil. When you have them all potted give enough of water so it will penetrate every particle of the compost. They can then be put in some deep frame and enough strawy manure put over them to keep the frost from breaking the pots until it is time to bring them in for forcing. Good varieties are Magna Charta, Mrs. John Laing, Barroness de Eothschild, Anna de Diesbach, Captain Hayward, Gloire de Burgh la Peine, Frau Karl Druschki, Margaret Dickson, Captain Christy. Sowing Candytuft Now is a good time to sow some of this seed for pots and bench culture which will come in fine later on. Sow m pans or flats that have been well drained and filled with finely sifted loam, to which a little sand has been added. Press the surface smooth and water. On this sow the seed, covering enough so as to put the seed about three times their diameter deep. Stand in a house that is warm until the seeds begin to come up when they should be placed in a temperature of about 48 degrees at night and grown on. When large enough they can he pricked out in other flats or potted off. lee Plants; Care of Fancy Pelargoniums; Decorative Ferns; Stock ; Rhododendrons for Forcing. 742 HOETICULTUKE November 30, 1912 FRUIT AND VEGETABLES UNDER GLASS CONDUCTED BY Je^xj^^C^.,.^ Questions by our readers in line with any "f tlie topics presented on this page will be tordially received and promtply answered by Mr. Penson. Such communications should invariably be addressed to the office of HORTICULTURE. Melons With the Christmas month with us once again melons can be sown from now on and with ordinary care a crop should be certain. From seeds sown December 1st, ripe fruit should be cut from the middle to the end of April. Subsequent sowings will develop a little faster with the increasing sun power. Twelve weeks is the smartest time made by the plants in the most favorable weather. Fruit to ripen through January, February and March will probably take sixteen weeks to develop. At this time of year there is always a tendency to crowd the seedling? amongst other stuff, with a consequent weakening of the plants, to commence with. Have your plants as strong as possible at the time of planting, which is equivalent to a good start in a short race. Sow the seeds singly in three-inch pots and give them every encouragement after coming through until they are planted. Hero of Lock- inge is always a pioneer for early work and shoiild bo included in this sowing. Others which can also be given a chance are His Eminence, Best of All and Superlative. Pot Peaches and Nectarines December 1st is the date most fruit growers have to figure from, as this is generally the time when the earli- est houses are started on. Some wait until the New Year, which makes the crop a few weeks later in finish- ing, but where fruit is required as early as possible start up a house of pot trees immediately. Peaches and nec- tarines are safe subjects to handle. Apples, pears, apri- cots, plums and cherries are best left until the New Year before starting. The trees can be placed at half-space if the room thus saved can be utilized for something else, otherwise place them so that no more shitting is required. If the trees are wet at the time of housing allow them to become half-dry and then go through them all with the rammer, firming the surface soil which may have been loosened by slight frosts and rains. Give the trees a temperature of 40 to 45 F. for a time, syringe them twice daily and warm the house up well with sun heat. First Early Vinery- Start the first vinery December 1st to follow on after the pot vines. All cleaning, etc., having been done previ- ously, all that remains to do is to tie the vines in posi- tion and close up the house. Old rods which are heavy enough in themselves to bend over when suspended by a string near the center will need no bending. It will be found they can be so tied that the top will nearly touch the border. Young and stiffer canes will need to be bent over to check the sap rushing to the top eyes, mak- ing these produce extra strong growths at the expense- of the lower ones. What is required is an even break and even growths throughout the vine. Vines bent thus will need changing over about every ten days, or those eyes that are on the top side will be stronger than the under ones. These being bent down near the glass will be a few degrees c-ooler than what the thermometer would register if it is plat •'d in the center of the house. Syringe the vines twice daily with tepid water, no matter what the weather outside is and give them a night temperature of 40 to 45 degrees F. with the usual advance by day. Young vines which will not cover all the wires with foli- age afEord opportunity for pot trees to be grown under- neath them. Storing Vines Young vines rooted last spring and intended for grow- ing on next summer before forcing should be stored away in a cellar or cold frame where they can have an occa- sional watering and have some protection from the se- vere weather. Pack the pots in leaves to save breakage from freezing. Any stakes can be removed and the vines allowed to fall on the leaves. Avoid continual freezing and thawing out by leaving the protection on them if stored in cold frames. Winter Packing More protection will be needed around fruit and vege- tables when being packed for shipping, as the colder weather demands. Line all boxes and packing cases with several additional thicknesses of paper. This must be on all four sides, not on the top alone. Do not leave packing cases exposed in an open wagon when being taken to the depot in the early morning when the mer- cury is away down. Fig Houses Figs are very sensitive tilings and any trees that are resting will need a careful regulation of the temperature; extremes either way will be injurious to them. They are easily started into growth; a few days in a warm house will put them on the move. Keep the roots a little moister than you would a vine or peach tree. Protection for Vegetables See that all vegetalilcs stored in the garden or in cold frames have sufBcient protection to make the effort worth while. Probably an additional supply of leaves or man- ure will be needed now that we are on the verge of the coldest part of the winter. Take advantage of any mild days to fill up the cellar, so that a quantity of vegetables so stored are easily accessible in even the worst weather. November 30, 1912 HOETICULTUEE 743 ROSE GROWING UNDER GLASS CONDUCTED BY iyuC^i^^yZA.A/EI_I_, ^OIMIM.; ^^Mmivvyyvvyyvyyvvtiytnivvyvvytnivv^Mknivyyyyyvyvyvyvyytn^ ;. & A.. SPIBOIA Our World's Choicest Nursery and Greenhouse Products for Florists PALMS, BAY TREES, BOXWOOD AND HARDY HERBACEOUS PLANTS, EVERGREENS, ROSES, RHOOODENDRONS, VINES AND CLIMBERS, AUTUMN BULBS AND ROOTS, CONIFERS, PINES Florists are always welcome visitors to our Nurseries. We are only a few minutes from New York City ; Carlton Hill Station is the second stop on Main Line of Eliie Railroad. BOBBIIMK Nurserymen and Florists KINS Rutherford, N. J. HARDY RHODODENDRONS ^V^^l-Y TO |JOHN||lVAT£R£R (Si SONS. Ltd. American Nurseries, - BagsKot, Surrey, £nglancl For lists of best kinds, and also for other ornamental shrubs rRAMIN< niTORSI [CHAM RSERIES — JXEoAT^ — W. B. WKITTIER & CO., SOUTH FRAMINGHAM . . MASS. GROWERS OF HIGH GRADE NURSERY STOCK LARGE ASSORTMENT WRITE FDR PRICES BEFORE ORDERING ELSEWHERE GOODSELL'S GRASSES SELL GOOD Bulbs for Forcing For autumn sowing and exceptional re- BEDDING AND NATCRAUZINO. W. Uc \ A It J • t have made arrangements with the ICAdiDg 8 few equal. Quality and prices be- growen to have onr bulb, specially M- yond comparison. Get down to the turr, lected. Write for List and Reserve Your Order P. H. GOODSELL w. E. maynard 2O0 Broadway, NEW YORK CITY Manager Sales Department 157-159 William Street (Basaoieirt) November 30, 1912 HORTICULTUEE 749 MnMnMnMnjnnMnMnMminMnMnMnMnMnMnMn«nMnMnMnM n ■ n m n M n m u m n m n M n H n m n m n ■ n M n m u m n m n m n m n M n m n m n m u m BODDINGTON'S BULBS BLOOM Imn/\vf onf f/» nnw Piicl-AniAire ^^^" "^ ''">' HOLLAND BULBS we buy what is termed FLORISTS' imporianc lO our LUSlOmerS stock, not seed house stock, there is a difference REMEMBER YOU MAY DEDUCT 5 PER CENT IF CASH ACCOMPANIES ORDER Preliminary offer of surplus bulbs. We have smaller quantities on hand of other varieties, (see our catalog) and write for special quotation. HYACINTHS Niimed varieties, our selection, Wbite, Pink, Yellow, Light Blue, Dark Blue, Red. Top roots *S.OO per 100 1st Size 6.50 per 11)0 ■Jnd Size 4.75 pur 100 DUTCH MINIATURE HYACINTHS 13 to 15 ceutimeters 1000 LMO C'Ear Peter. Ligbt porcelain blue $18.00 1.".00 Grand Blanche. Pure wliite 17.50 1(1110 Grandeur a Merveille. Blush white 16. (KJ 1500 King of Blues. Dark blue 18.00 1000 L,a Peyrouse. Porcelain blue 16.50 SINGLE NAMED TULIPS 1,5(K) Couleur Ponceau. Ricli o.rlse 7..50 r>i«ii( La Keine. Wbite, slightly rose shaded 7..5U (jllOli Kosamundi Huiknian. Blight pink 8.00 :,.'i(iO > ermiliun Brilliant. Brilliant scarlet 16.00 9000 Yellow Prince. Pure yellow 8.00 Prince of Austria. Orange Termilion 14.00 Sir Thomas Lipton. Brilliant scarlet 26.00 9000 Superfine Mixed! Single Tulips 7.00 Parrots Mixed 7.50 DOUBLE TULIPS 10110 fouronne d'Or. Yellow tinged with old gold 16.75 .-,01111 Murillo. JIagniflcent blush white 10.00 1(101) Salvator Rosa. Deep rose 13.00 T.jO Titian. Double red 15.00 1000 Venerbook. Brilliant orange scarlet 16.7'> MAY-FLOWERING TULIPS lOOn Bizarres $9.00 ,S000 Bouton d'Or 11.50 51K)0 Gesneriana niacropliila 8.75 .501)0 Gesneriana spatliulata or major 11.56 ■JUDO Isabella, or Shandon Bells il.OO .5CK)0 Maiden's Blush 10.00 1000 Boildington's Quality Superfine mixture May- Howerins Tulips 7.50 VON SIGNS and DOUBLE NARCISSI 5000 Von Slons, XX. Very large $20..jl) 5000 Von Sions. Extra first size single nosed lli.OO 3000 Von Sions. First size single nosed 1.3.50 4000 Von Sions. Second size 10 00 2000 Alba Plena odorala QjjO 2500 Orange Phoeni,x 9,00 2000 Sulphur Phoenix 10.00 3000 Mixed Choice Double Varieties 8.00 SINGLE NARCISSUS TRUMPET VARIETIES 2000 Barrii Conspicuus g 50 3000 Golden Spur. First size X .] 14 00 GOOO Golden Spur. Mother bulbs XX 2100 5000 Golden Spur. Extra mother bulbs XXX 24.00 5000 Prineeps. First size X 700 SCOO Princeps. Mother bulbs XX 8!50 oOUO Choice Sinijle Jli.ved Trumpets 9.0O NARCISSI, VARIOUS 1000 Incomparabilis Figaro 1000 Incomparabilis .Stella 1500 Incomparabilis Cynosure 2000 Leeilsii, Mrs. Langtry 1300 Leedsii, Queen of England 5000 Jonquils Rugulosus. Very fragrant $5.50 6.75 7..50 6.00 5.50 6.30 FREESIA REFRACTA ALBA "QCALITY BRAND." 5000 Mammoth Bulbs. M; to % In. in diameter .5000 Monster Bulbs. % in. and up in diameter 6000 IKiOO 801X) .SIKIO 3000 40i:)0 700 .5000 3000 3000 15,000 10,000 SPANISH IRIS Alexander von Humboldt. Blanche Fleur British Queen Cajanas Chry solora ALLIUM Neapolitanum LCTECM CHIONODOXA Luciliae. First size CHIONODOXA Sardensis. First size CHIONODOXA Gigantea SCILLA Sibirica or Praecox. 'Top roots.... SCILLA Sibirica or Praecox. Large bulbs. $10.00 12.00 3.50 3.50 3.50 3.50 3.50 4..30 4.00 7.00 6.00 7.50 8.00 6.75 in Wliilesale Florists* Catalogue of full line of Bulbs, giving descriptions and prices, may be hadon application. Write for a copy today ARTHUR T. RODDINGTON Seedsman 342 West 14th St., New York City MnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMUMnMn n m n m u M n M 0 M n M n m n M n n m n m n M n M n n n n m u n n n H n ■ n m n M m HOLLY BOUQUET GREEN IMMORTELLES U^rfte for prices. A. HENDERSON & CO, 352 N. Michigan Avo. CHICAGO CHILDS' GLADIOLI are noted the world over for SUPERIOR MERIT John Lewis Childs FLOWERFIELD, L. 1., N. Y. Berlin Valley Pips HIGH GRADE QUALITY From New York Cold Storage. Packed 2000 per case. $15.00 per 1000 F.O.B. New York Cash with order u?iitss approved credit McHUTCHISON & CO. THE IMf'ORT HOUSE 17 Murray Street, NEW YORK August Rolker & Sons Import for the wholeRale trad«: AZALEAS. PALMS. RHODODENDRONS, BAYTREES. ROSES. LILACS. UOI.I.AND AND .JAPAN BULBS, LULT OF THB VALLEY, ETC. P.O. Box 752 or 31 Barclay St., NEW YORKi ARAUCARIAS, PALMS, RUBBERS AND FERN BALLS SE^rD FOR PRICES. Godfrey Aschmann Wholetiale Grower and Importer 1012 W. Ontario SL, PHILADELPHIA. PA. In writing to Advertisers liindly mention Horticulture 750 nOETICULTURE November 30, 1912 # 1 Headquarters for Christmas Greens Orders Booked Now for Later Pelivery HOL1.Y (Loose). Miohell's Superior Quality. Selected Quality. Vi case $1.50 i 5 cases $18.75 % case i.7."> 10 cases 55.00 Full case.... 4.00 | Extra Selected Quality. % case $1.75 I -: cases $22,50 Va case '.iM) 10 cases 42.50 B'uU case.... 5.00 1 HOLLY WREATHS. Per 100 Extra fine grade $11.00 Miihell's "Special," made up 12.00 Mirliell's Extra "Special" 15.00 MISTLETOE (Native). % case $:).><« celebrated English UTlLAIYItN OttU strain, $9 per 1000 niUOV OrCn home-grown, finest giant rANoI OlCU, strain. $5 per oz. Send for Catalogue. S. S. SKIDELSKY & CO. 1215 Betz BIdg. Philadelphia. CHOICE SEEDS FOR PRESENT PLANTING SHAMROCK, TRUE IRISH, PER OZ., $1.00 THOMAS J. GREY CO. 32 South Market Street, Boston, Mass. Seed Trade Keeping Onions Over Winter. When I was a boy my father sent me with a load of onions to Chicago, which was twenty-five miles away. He measured up about thirty bushels, but I brought bacli pay for about six- teen bushels. Father wanted an ex- planation. They were sold by weight and as it was spring they had shrunk in the cellar about one-half. When I had a garden of my own one year. I had a splendid crop, and re- membering our experience I deter- mined to keep them plump. I pulled and dried them in due time, and late in the fall dug a shallow pit where the drainage would be good. I then put in a layer of onions, next a layer of earth till the pit was full and then kept on a little above the surface of the earth making something of a mound. It does not hurt onions to freeze, provided they are well cov- ered with earth. I think the pit froze to the bottom or nearly so. When spring came and the frost was out I took up the onions, and they were as full and plump as when first dug. I have spoken of this process to onion growers and they have used it successfully. It does not take long and there seems no other process for keeping them from shrinking. They should not be left too long in the pit, for they might grow. Preserved in this way they bring the highest price — often twice as much as if sold in the fall — and then there is no loss from shrinkage. C. S. HARRISON. Notes. New York, N. Y.— The MacNiff Hor- ticultural Co., seedsmen and auction- eers, expect to move to 56 Vesey street about January 1. They will have a whole building at the new location. All the principal- centres are cleaned up on fall bulbs this year to an extent heretofore rarely experienced. There will be no surplus offers this season for those who have been in the habit of waiting for such. At the Corn Exhibition in Boston the celebrated Swedish grain tor which Loechner & Co. of New York are sole American agents was exhibited by the American Seed & Implement Co., of Boston and created much interest. Large shipments of lily of the val- ley pips reached New York last week. It would appear that the Germans are exercising prudence in view of the pos- sible outbreak of a general European war as in other years the bulk of such shipments came in two or three weeks later. A MESSAGE OF INTEREST FROM BRASLAN Henceforth, the Braslan Seed Growers Company, Inc., will concentrate on the grow- ing of its specialties. Henceforth, a full 90 per cent, of our seeds will be pro- duced under our own per- sonal supervision on our own leased lands. We have learned that this is the only plan by which the quality of our seeds may be maintained and improved upon. This New Policy goes into force at once. The present management of the Braslan Company desires to conduct a business capable of render- ing efficient, satisfactory Ser- vice. Lopping off the dead wood that retards the growth of the otherwise vigorous plant, is the only business- like method of securing this result. Ihe Braslan Seed Growers Company, Inc. SAN JOSE. California, . U. S. A. We are now booking orders for 1913 delivery on the principal va- rieties of ONION, LETTUCE, CARROT, RADISH, MUSTARD, SWEET PEAS, ETC. November 30, 1912 HORTICULTURE 751 Jumbo Chinese Lilies The largest bulbs ever imported into this country ; the sure flowering kind. Send for a mat of 120 today for your retail florist store. Mat 120 bulbs $7.20 Basket 30 bulbs $2.00 StUmpp & Walter Co., so Barclay St., N. Y. PEAS, BEANS, RADISH , ' , _ „ , [■ (irowers tor the ^rade ,^^ ,^^V and all Garden Seeds ) - ^^^ ^^ » 1 ^MAon SEED CO. Special Prices Single Named Hyacinths Your Choice of Colors. .Second Size $4.00 per C. First Size 5.00 per C. E\hiI>ition Size 5.50 per C. Vnnained separate colors.. l.!)0 per C. Narcissus Empress Double Nose ., 1.35 per C. To secure these prices mention this Paper. James Vick's Sons ROCHESTER, N. Y. (The Flower City,) TOMATO SEED BEST ST«)< KS. ALL VAUIETIKS. The Haven Seed Co. Growers for Wholesale Trade Only. SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA. Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA. BUTE LIST OF WHOLESALE PRICES .MAILED ONLY TO THOSE WHO PLANT FOK PROFIT. Place Your Order Now For AYRES" WINTER FLOWERING SWEET PEA SEED For Fall Delivery S. BRYSON AYRES CO. "Rtnonvned Siuitt Pta Sptciahst^' Bnnnyalape Indepcndeaoe, M«. GARDEN^SEED BEET, CARROT, PARSNIP, RADISH and GARDEN' PEA SEED inyariety: also other Items nf the short crop of this past seasou, as well as a full line of Garden Seeds, will be quoted you upon application to S. D. WOODRUFF & SONS, 82 Dey St., NEW YORK and Orange, Conn. BULBS ^lan-t IMo'ww--^KII Sound Gladiolus Peach Blossom Per SOO, $5.00 ; Per 1000. $9.00 0. V. Zangen, - Hoboken, N. J. B LJ 1- B3 For Fall Planting Price List Jor the Asking The W. W. Barnard Co. 231-235 W. Madison St., CBICAGO The Everett B. Clark Seed Co. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE BeaJis, Peas. Sweet Corn, Onion, Turnip, Radish, Beet, Etc. ^Tv{;ucon^i'n'"--'" MILFORD, CONN. SEED PACKETS Write for Samples and Prices. THE BROWN BAG FILLING MACHINE CO. FITCHBURG, MASS. In ordering goods please add "I taw it in HORTICULTURE." LILIES Lilium Myriophyllum Lilium Sargentiae The bulbs of these magnifi- cent new Lilies are now ready for delivery. For the best results next year, they should be planted at once. Price $1.50 eacli, $15.00 per doz. R.&J.Farquliar&Co. Boston, Mass. 2/Aet^z/i^ S^i Florists will be interested in our unusually coinprehensive selec- tion of high class seeds this year. Wkfiesaie Price List Ready ill Jamt try. J. M. THORBURN & CO. 110 yi'nrs in I'Hsiness ut Neiv York City 33 Barclay Street - - New York J. BOLGIANO & SON WHOLESALE FIELD AND GARDEN SEEDS Established 1818 Write For Our Low Prices LIGHT, PRATT and ELLICOTT STS. BALTIMORE, MD. English Mushroom Spawn JUST ARRIVED $8.00 per 100 POUNDS ^A/E:EBER & DOMi Seed Merchants and Growers. lU Chambers Street, New York City GET IT FROM Oklahoma Seed Growers Co. 1912 SURPLUS LIST OF Watermelon and Muskmelon Seeds Enid - - Oklahoma TIME TO USE IVI I We are the Boston Agents Joseph Breck & Sons Corp. 47-54 No. Market St., BOSTOR, MASS. 752 HORTICULTUEE November 30, 1912 Florists' Telegraph Delivery (Retailers* Section — S. A. F. & O. HJ Mutual Discounts 20 per cent. Provision for Guaranteed Accounts IRWIN BERTERMANN, Indianapolis. Ind.. President W. F. GUDE. Washington. D. C. - Vice-President W. L. ROCK. Kansas City . . - - Treasurer OTHER DIRECTORS Ernst Wienhoeber Philip Breitmeyer A. B. Cartledge Fred H. Meinhardt George Asmus J. A. Valentine Write for particulars to ALBERT POCHELON, Secretary, 153 Bates St., Detroit, Mich. LIST OF MEMBERS. Atlantic City, N. J., 1505 Pacific Ave Berke, Geo. H. Bloomington. III., 318 N. Main St Washburn. A. & Sons Boston, Mass., 342 Boylston St Carbone, Philip L. Boston, Mass., 43 Bromfield St Penn, Henry Buffalo, N. Y., 304 Main St Palmer, W. J. & Son Chicago, 111., 2223 W. Madison St Schiller, The Florist Chicago, 111., 31st and Michigan Ave Smyth, W. J. Chicago, 111., 22 E. Elm St Wienhoeber Co., Ernst Cincinnati, Ohio, 138 E. 4th St Baer, Julius Cincinnati, Ohio, 150 E. 4th St Hardesty, T. W. & Co. Cleveland, Ohio, 5523 Euclid Ave Graham, A. & Son Cleveland, Ohio, 1284 & 1308 Euclid Ave The Jones Russell Co. Cleveland. Ohio. 1836 W. 25th St Knoble Bros. Colorado Springs, Colo Crump, Frank F. Council Bluffs, Iowa, 321 Broadway Wilcox, J. F. & Son Danville, 111 Smith, F. B. & Sons Dayton, Ohio, 112 South Main St Heiss Co. Denver, Colo., 1643 Broadway The Park Floral Co. Detroit, Mich., 153 Bates St Bemb Floral Co., The L. Detroit, Mich., Gratoit Ave. and Broadway Breitmeyer's Sons, John Galesburg. Ill Pillsbury, I. L. Fayetteville, Ark., 18 W. Center St The Southwestern Seed Co. Hartford, Conn Coombs, John F. Indianapolis, Ind., 241 Massachusetts Ave Bertermann Bros. Co. Joliet, 111., Hobbs Bldg Labo, Joseph Kalamazoo, Mich., 141 S. Burdick St. .Van Bochove & Bros. Kansas City, Mo., 913 Grand Ave Murray, Samuel Kansas City, Mo., 1116 Walnut St. . .Rock, W. L. Flower Co. London, Ont., Canada Gamniage & Sons, J. Louisville, Ky., 550 S. 4th Ave Schulz, Jacob Louisville, Ky., Masonic Temple Baunier, August R. Mankato, Minn Windmiller Co., The Montgomery. Ala., 116 Dexter Ave Rosemont Gardens Mt. Vernon, N. Y., Columbia Ave Dummett, Arthur Newark, Ohio Duerr, Chas. A. New Castle, Pa., North Mercer St Butz Bros. New London. Conn "Reuters' " New York, N. Y., Madison Ave. and 44th St., Dards, Chas. A. New York, N. Y., 11.53 Broadway Small, J. H. & Sons New York, N. Y., 423-427 Fifth Ave Siebrecht & Son Northampton, Mass Field, H. W. Norwich, Conn "Reuters' " Oklahoma City, Okla Stiles Co., The Parkersburg, W. Va Dudley & Sons, J. W. Paterson, N. J Screery, Edward Philadelphia, Pa., 1514 Chestnut St Pennock Bros. Pittsburgh, Pa., 5936 Penn Ave. . .Randolph & McCleraents Portland. Ore., 133 6th St Tonseth Floral Co. Poughkeepsie, N. Y The Saltford Flower Shop Rochester, N. Y., 25 Clinton Ave Keller & Sons Rockford, 111 Buckbee, H. W. Scranton, Pa Clark, G. R. Seattle, Wash., 1534 2nd Ave Hollywood Gardens Sioux City, la., 405 Douglas St Rocklin & Lehman Spokane, Wash., 11 Post St Hoyt Bros. Co. Springfield, Mass., 378 Main St, Aitken, Mark St. Joseph, Mo Stuppy Floral Co. St. Louis, Mo., 7th and Washington Ave... Grimm & Gorly St. Louis, Mo., 7041 Florissant Ave. .. .Meinhardt, Fred A. St. Paul, Minn., 24 W. 5th St Holm & Olson Terre Haute, Ind., 139 S. 7th St Heinl, John G. & Son Toledo, Ohio, 336 Superior St Freeman, Mrs. J. B. Toledo, Ohio. 2941 Cherry St Suder, Mrs. E. Washington, D. C, 1214 F St., N. W Gude Bros Co. Washington, D. C, 14th and G. Sts Small, J. H. & Sons Wheeling. W. Va Langhans, Arthur Wichita, Kan., 145 N. Main St Mueller, Chas. P. Zanesville. Ohio, 54 N. 5th St Imlay, John D. 500 IVII IIM IN 1915. ME ./VDD YOUR IMiD^IVII IT TMEr/l OIM -riHIS L.1 JOHN BREITMEYER'S =SONS— Cor. Miami and Gratiot Aves. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs . . . Higli Grade Cut Blooms We cover all Michlg-an points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association. NEW YORK FLORIST 413 Madison Ave. at 48th St. Tel. Murray Hill New York — Bloomingdale *s —\ The Largest Floral Establishment in the Metropolis Best Service — er of