i ^.i^%? '^^^ : M i^-s-:^ 3 s;. .' ~^>-^- >Tt*<^' >* i, S -ZJ^^^^ VOL. XX. NO. 1 SUPPLEMENT TO JANUARY 4, 1913 HO RTIC ULTURE INDEX TO VOLUME XIX Illustrated articles are marked with * Page A "A maus a man for a' thai" 109 'Acacia pubesceus meets its master... 565 Affiliation, Tlie proper basis for 662 *Agave Victoria regina 765 Agricultural Year-Book, 1913 916 Albany notes 202 American Association of Nurserymen, 202, 006, 798, 865,928 American Carnation Soeiet.v ; — Annual meeting and exhibition. Premium list. New York to Cleve- land 42 — .\nnual meeting and exhibition. Opening session. President's ad- dress, "l!. T. Brown 146 —Secretary's report. "A. V. .1. Baur. Treasurer's report. Next meeting place. Nomination of officers 147 — Productiveness of the standard varieties of carnations and the cost of producing blooms. *F. E. Dor- ner 148 — Election of officers. The exhibition^ List of awards 150 — "Partial view in exhibition hall, Cleveland 177 — .\(Iditional proceedings. Report of coiumittee on the President's ad- drvss. Additional prize winners, tjood team work. Carnations in second vear. Table exhibits. The b.nic|Uel 181 - Notes of interest. 'Table decora- lion. .1. M, (iasser Co 185 -Some Cleveland growers 186 — Notes 263 — RegisI ration 631 .Vniericaii Peony Society 7tes. rowing in T'nited States,. '775, .327, 412.' 528.' Ob'g," .'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'. .65. Page Burpee, A day with 752 Business, The spark plug of b9i Business troubles 30, 51, 120 161, 201, 239, 340, 382, 418, 579, 602, 643 'Car, A serviceable flower-delivery,.. 874 Carnation foliage. Diseased 73 Carnations under two-year culture,. 41b 'Carnation, A promising seedling o65 Catalogs received.. 14. 40, 96. 118, 1.5s, 248 334, '374, 527. 532, 606, 638, 670, 770, 934 Caterpillars, War on 898 •Cattleya Percivalliaua 253, 258 Celerv not keeping 73 Cherrv-blooni. The 833, 867 Chicago Florists' Club,,, 122, 224, 367, 931 iliicago notes,, .50, 86, 123, lt')3, 202. 238 ■'74 300, 342, 382, 440. 541, .578, 610, 642 074, 711. 7.52, 774, ,S10. 842, 874, 907, 943 Chr.vsanthemum foliage. Spots on 797 Chrysanthenuim Society of America,, 333 832 ■Chums at the Cleveland meeting. Two 186 Cincinnati Florists' Society • . 866 Cincinnati notes 163, 784 Cleveland Florists' Club 764 ('lull and Society Notes: 30, .55, 76,91 111 162 1,S8, 2-25, 203. 290, 30O, 332, 387 414 4! 1.1 .".22. .567, 602, 6(i5, 697, 734, SCO 833! 804. 897. 932 College Point mecca 418 Confession. A 797 Connecticut Horticultural Society 162 330, 764 Cook Countv I-'lorists' Association. 494. 0.34 Cornell University, Flower exhibit at. 201 — New appointments at 636 Corporations. New: .30, OS. 123, 174, 196 243 270 302. 347. 452, 479, 5.36. 378, 60S 654. 709. 741. 773. .822. 834. Ofltl. 950 Craig Easter show, A revie^n' of the,, 422 Crataegus and .\ronia 831 Crime, A dastardly 174 'Cymbidium insigne 519 ^Burpee sensation. A. 474 109 698 73 71 9 733 522 061 1.S3 207 811 378 8.37 75 103 224 381 .85 560 I) Daffodil specialist, A 'Dawson, ,tackson *Dictamnus •'Dillon, John H Do you want to be an a "Dorner memorial medal, •^l^reer specialty. A *Dreer opens new dtoible Dutch iiuclioii stuff ill 1 rtisf ■: Fred stor' ■:ngbi ud. . . ()43 . . 933 . . 3-27 . . .'178 . . 142 , , .365 . . .•tt9 . . .307 . . :'.43 "Faster cliapel der'oraliou i Fbel at the lial _ Kditorial ; CiHlesiriilile. Bon voyage. Local piiblicily A word for New York. The carna- tion meeting. The gardener inid the S. A. F H (I I! T 1 C r 1/ T T" R E'S advert is- ing value. State forests fay 762 —Publicity. Kestricled ideals. Two kinds of publicity 796 — Build up. An ominotis manifest:i- tion XV) — Among the master spirits. "Special days" as show promoters, 'i'be re- irai family among shrubs .802 — .\ moribund show. Wanted, a square deal. The lent caterpillar invasion 894 — Bulb prices advanced. .\n unwel- come rival. The florist can set the pace 926 Elberon Horticultural Society 188 Emulation 802 Essex County Florists' Club 162 lO.stalillsIimeut. A prosperous plant- growing ■ 5.30 Evergreens. Hardy dw.irf. growing .565 Farmers' week at Penn. State College 73 r'arming 1.56 years ago 770 l''ertilizer experiments 884 Ferl ilizer query -552 Fires: 98, 112, 174, 212. .307. .'!54. :i94. 4.37 510. 552. 579. 722. 815. 852 Floriculture at T'rbana. Progress of.. 41.8 l''lorlsts and rnions 415 Florists' Club of Philadeliillia 44. 1.S7. .'(.30. 566. 832 I'lorisis' Club of Washington 224. :',00. 066. 734. 798, ,805 l-'lorists' stock. Notes on culture of: .\sparagus plumosns ami spren- geri. Cure of geraniums. Sowing gloxinias. Seed sowing. Tuberous begiinias. Starr m:ikinir flats 5 ciirvsanthemuiiis. Fibrous- rooted begonias. Orcliids. I'linnil.is, Ram- 72 bler roses. \'iilur' III records KIS Bougiiinvilleas. Canilvlufl for Mr-morial day. Easter hydrangeas. 144 (Jlad'oli. Propagating. Salvias -Care of vonng cvclamell. ( arna. 1.S2 tions. PrcpaL'aling chrysanthe- mums. Swainsona. Pyrethrums. Soil sterilization Care of violets. Christmas sola- iiums. Crotons. fjardenlas. Or- chids. Startling lobelias. Foliage plants 141 HOETICULTUEE Page — Almlilons. Calceolarias. Care of iniprnonette. Pclarsoniums. Sowing asters. Seeds to sow ISl — AlternantUeras. Care of palms, riowerins shrubs for Easter. Ram- bler roses. Sweet peas. Starting i-oreopsis • • • ■ '^^'■ —Azaleas. Dracaeuas. Euphorbia lul- gens. Orchids. Tuberous begonias. _ Starting lemon verbena 2oi Bedding geraniums. Begonias Lor- raine and Cincinnati. Bouvardia. Lilv o£ the valley for Easter. Propagating violets. Shading palms and ferns • • • ■ • 293 —Care of dahlias. Carnations. Gar- denias. Lilies for Easter. Orchids 32;. Care of chrysanthemums. Care of voung carnations. Bulbous stock for Easter hotbeds. Fancy-leaved caladiums. Sowing cosmos otI —Azaleas. Caunas. Care of carna- tions. Smilax. Orchids. Pansles Stevia •• *05 —Carnation ground. Plants for vases . and boxes. Preparation for Easter. Starting achimenes. Transplanting seedlings. Salvia cuttings -IW —Care of sweet peas. Dracaena in- divisa. Overhauling poiusettias. Sowing palm seeds. Transplanting primulas. Preparing beds and bor- ders ■■ •••• °1' —Care of seedlings. Chrysanthe- . inums. Alocasias. Orchids. Time to provide. Young marguerites n61 — Care of allamandas. Ferns. Ram- blers for Easter, lfll.5. Planting gladioli. Sowing campanulas. Ripen- ing up f reesias ■ • • 59 ' — Asters. Begonia incarnata. Cycla- men. Gloxinias. Orchids. Winter geraniums •• "-" — Primulas. Chrysanthemums. Hyd- rangeas for Memorial day. Mar- guerites. Lily of the valley for June forcing. Sowing Grevillea robusta fiCl —Bedding plants. Cinerarias. Memo- rial day trade. Orchids. Planting dahlias o93 Amaryllis. Growing aquatics. Plant- ing gardenias. Sowing perennials. Stocks for winter flowering. Stock plants '29 —Bedding out. Growing single-stem- med chrysanthemums. Orchids. Sweet peas under glass. The com- post heap. Resting callas 701 — Antirrhinums for wiuter use. Care of adiantums. Chrysanthemums. . Growing asparagus plumosus. Tu- berous-rooted begonias. Outside work. Stocks WS —Outdoor sweet peas. Palms. Bay trees. Poinsettias. Orchids. Spray- ing and syringing S29 — Bouvarilias. Care of newly planted chry.santhemums. Cyclamen. Out- door roses. Summer treatment of potted roses. Sowing late annuals.. S61 — Calceolarias. Eucharis amazonica. Ferns during the summer. Lyca.ste. Pruning shrubs 893 — Care of Violets. Cibotium Schiedei. Ferns for ferneries. Primulas. Seasonable repairs. Propagating scented geraniums. A query 925 Flower show question. A 565 Flower market reports: —Boston : 21. .53. S9, 125. 165. 205. 241 277 ROn, 345. 385. 443, 499. 545. 581, 613 645, 677, 713. 745. 777, 813. 845, 877, 909 941 -Buffalo: 21, 53. 89. 125. 165, 205, 241 277, 309, 345, 385. 443, 499, 545, 581, 613 645, 677, 713. 745. 777, 845, 909^ 941 —Chicago: 2.3, 53. 89. 125, 165, 205, 241 277, 309, 345, 385, 443, 499, 545, 581, 613 045, 677, 713, 745. 777, 813, 847, 877, 909 941 . -Cincinnati : 23, 53. 89. 125. ia5, 207, 241 W5 44.1. 49ft. 581, 615, 645, 677, 713, 745 777, 813, 847. 877. 909, 941 -New York: 23, .55, 91. 127, 165, 207, 241 277, 309. 3a5, 445. 501, 545, 581. 615, 645 679, 713. 747. 779. 815, 847, 877, 900, 941 —Philadelphia: 23. 55, 89, 127, liw, 207 243 277. 311. .345. 385, 445, 501, .545. 581 615. 645. 679. 715, 747, 779, 815. 847. 879 911. 941 —St. Louis: 28. 55, 91, 127. 165. 207, 243 279 311, 345. 387. 452, 506. 545, 583, 615 647, 715, 747, 779, .S15, 852, 879, 911, 941 —Washington: 28, 55, 127, 167, 243, 279 311. 347. .■)S7. 452, 506, 547. 583, 620, 647 679, 715, 747, 779, 815, 879, 911, 941 — Columbus : 620 —Montreal: 28 Flowers and partisans 775 Forest products exposition 528 Formaldehyde, The use of .801 "Four Hundred" play florist 796 Page G *Galvin, Thomas F„ Boston's new Park Commissioner 526 •Garden Pier, Atlantic City, N. J.,. 217, 223 Gardener question, The.._. 698 Gardener, The happy 831 Gardeners 804 Gardener's problem. The 560,599 •Gardeners, A group of Lenox 697 Gardeners' & Florists' Club of Balti- more 368, 494 Gardeners, National Association of 74, 412, 600 Gardeners' & Florists' Club of Boston 75, 110, 188, 263, 306, 413, 633, 766, 896 Gardeners' & Florists' Club of Rhode Island ^ 110 Gathering, A greenhouse 522 Gladiolus situation, The 8 Gladiolus situation, A Dutch view of the 223 •Gladiolus Snow King 927 Gladiolus worker, A 19 ''Goddard, S. J., President-elect Amer- ican Carnation Society 137 Grapes under glass 145 Grapes, Belgian hothouse 886 Greenhouses building or contemplated 30. 62. 98, 134, 174, 212, 250, 2S6, 300, 354 394, 454, 510, 554, 590, 622, 654, 684, 722 754, 786, 822, 854, 886, 918, 950. Greenhouse construction and heating. 265 316 'Greenhouse at Pittsburgh, A Pierson- IT-Bar 321, 347 Greenhouses crushed by snow 275 •Gypsophila 107 H "Hartstra, Cornelius G 110 Hints to compilers of schedules 87 Herr's reflections on the recent car- nation meeting, A. M 295 'Holly. American 289, 295 Home. The making of a country 476 Horticultural Club of Boston 833 Hnrlicultural Society of New York. 43, 162 How we might improve 519 Illinois .S^ Indiana state florists 2G2, 414 Illinois State Florists' Association... 296 Importatious of plants forbidden, Mail 475 "Kasting, Postmaster W. F 9, 207, 239 •Kennedy, W. J 19 -Kerr, Robert C 696 Knoxville, Tenu. notes 906 Lancaster County Florists* Club 110, 296, 413, 494, 633, 832,929 •Laurel, Mountain 868 I.eaf-tyers .ind leaf-miners 636 Lenox Horticultural Society 44,896 'Lilacs at Hawthorn Hall 789,797 •Lilinni sjieciosum niagnificum 228 1.1.1., Wood .' 697 M Ma rguerites. Yellow 407 .Massachusetts Agricultural College notes •46. 261. 327. 352, 415, 508, 5S8, 602 670, 800, 838, 916, 927. Massachusetts Horticultural Society.. 19, 75, 330, 666, 766,930 •Melons, Some flue 300 "Miltonia St. Andre 725 Minneapolis Florist Club 765 "Monkshoods and their value for the garden 38 Mosses. The 797 Moth nests. French seedlings infested with brown-tall 329 Moth pests. How to control 352 Mott's notes by the way, Walter.,.. '. 172, 203, 270 JIulching. Injurious 327 .Muslirooms in cellar 565 Nassau County Horticultural Societv 296. 634 Nematodes and peonies 695.737 Nematodes and clul> foot 800 Page New Bedford Horticultural Society.. 75, 1S7, 330, 567, 764,930 New England Nurserymen's Associa- tion : 262 New London Horticultural Society.. 764 Newport Horticultural Society 162, 60O New York Flower Show: — Trade tickets 275 — Arrangements perfected 332 — Extracts from rules. Schedule. 364, 365 " — 'Three busy men at New York show 412 — A splendid exhibition. •F. R. Pier- son. The ferns. The rose plants.. 467 — The orchids. The roses. The re- tailers. Japanese garden. Society headquarters. Banquet to Judges. Brooklyn day. Gardeners' reunion. The awards 468 • — View in exhibition hall 469 • — Exhibit of George M. Stumpp 470 " — H. H. Charles cup 471 — The trade displays 472 • — Closing days and final awards... 5"24 ' — The banquet. Gardeners' reunion. .5"25 • — Partial view of carnation section and Bobblink & Atkins' group of conifers 568 ' — Entrance to headquarters of Horti- cultural Society of New York 557 • — Show trophies 643 New York Florists' Club 74, 2-24, .366, 600, 734,805 New York B'lower show, 1915 800 New York notes 702, 911, 943 News notes: 62, 121, 167, 172, 196, 201 212, 236, 237, 264, 270, 275, 302, 305, 342 380, 422, 493, 506, 526, 537, 588, 60S, 611 641, 643, 684, 699, 720, 740, 772, 786. 811 841, 873, 948, 950. •Nicholson. William R 633 Nurserv stock cannot be mailed to Canada 620 •Nurseries of the Natioual Farm School 530 O Obituary: — Amrhyn, Helen Frances, 275; Arml- tage, Mrs. Chas., 98. —Bailey, Wm. W., 343; Bassett, Win. F.. 899; Beale, S. B., 383; Beatty. Mrs. U. B., 275; Bonevier, Eri.c, 7S4; Braslan, Goodwin, 418; Brenner, John, 418, Browncllj A. E.. 132; •Burgers, Arnold, 068; Burton, Miss, 183. — Canflekl. A. C. 383; Carr. Wm. N., :',S3: Coburn. Isaac E., 174; Cooley, (Jeorge D.. 275: Copas, Henry, 275; Copeland, James P., 343; Corley, Eugene, 132; Craven, Truxton, .307; Critchell, Brian P., 733. Comont, J. J., 3S3. Christensen, Chas.. o2S. —Daggett, W. A., 243; Davenport, Lawrence, 668: Dawkius, Wm.. 52S; Doremus. Jefferson, 275. —Elliott, Mrs. Geo. T., 418; Engler. Mrs. Henry, 60; Ewoldt, Theodore L.. 602. — Folsom. Melvin, 506; Foss. John M., 343: Fromfleld. W. L., 699. —Georgia, Prof. Bert C, 806. -Hanna, A. G.. 30; Hersey, Ira P., 643; Hetherington. John, 343; Hutchinson. Wm.. 699. —Jones, J. H„ .5-28. — Kaulback, E. D., 98; Keith. Mrs. Chas. E.. 602: Knaflewski. Stanley, 899: Koelker, Charles, 602. •—Lawrence. Sir Trevor, 60: 'Lynex, Richard. 664. —Mack. Ernest. 418; Manning. Mrs. W. S., 699; Meeban, Edward. 418, .506; Mellman. Jlrs.. 60; Meyn. Henry. 307; Miller. Mrs. J. L.. 668: Murdock. H. L.. 879: McHale. Ste- phen, 307: McMaunus. James H.. 579. — Pavne. Wallace G.. 418; Payne, Mrs. Wallace. 528: Puzzey, Louis, 699. —Ross, Peter, 668. — Schmalzel. H.. 879: Scott. John. 699; Scott, Mrs. Wm., 60; Sheldrick. Wm. A., 343: Shrigley. Ralph G.. 60; Sleek, Chas. H.. 934; Slimon. J. F., 733; Stark, C. M., .879: Sullivan, Cornelius A.. 899; Sutton, Martin John, 30. — Thaver. C. D.. 174. — Van Tiegheiu. Philippe-Edouard- Leon. 66S: Van Teylinger. Mr.. 8.52: Vanderbilt. Geo. W., 383; Vander- vort, J. JI., 699; Volquardsen, Paul, 383. —Walker, F., 579; Warren, S, H., 307: Wellhouse. Walter. 784: Wheeler. Anson. 852: White. Julius. -784: Wiggin. George C, 934; Wilson. Jlr.*.. 174: Wlrth. David, 275: Wise. Wm. E.. 6ft2; Wocker. Clemens, 699: Wolfe, Abel S.. 343. HORTICULTURE Page — ViiiBliufc'. Frank G., 733. Oil tlie border of great possibilities.. ti3U *Ouiou, A giaiid ••,■•;■• *' 'Orchid group, Sauder & Sons, Chelsea show, Loudon, 1914 °°^ Orchid names : ''■ oyster Bay Horticultural Society .^.^^. ^^^ Panama-Pacific Exhibition notes 41, 259, 412, 521, 525, Gb5 •Pansies at Kenilworth 834 Patents granted • • ■ • • ■•_•.• ,,.„ . . .107, 24S, .")10, 552, 054, 7S0, Sy4, 9oO Pennsylvania Horticultural Society... 263 Perennials and what they mean for the Aiiie:*caii garden lo4, 18b Personal; U, 51, 87, 143, 107, 203, 243, 2i9 311, 347, 383, 428, 47U, 579, «47, Uti5, G98 875, 907, 932. Pests, watching for the insect 39.; 'Phalaenopsis, A house of 089 •■Phalaeuopsis, An importation of t)J8 Philadelphia notes: 50, 80, 127, 107, 198 ■'74, 300, 342, 382, 439, 500, 552j 578, 042 075, 711. 742, 810, 842, 870, 900, 936. ♦Pierson's establishment at Cromwell, Ct., Partial view of A. N 41". Pisgah forest, Government acciujres.. 800 Pittsburgh Florists' & Gardeners' Club . 224, 300, 001, 704, 832 Plant food 020 Poetry : —Oh, Ever-thing's a-goin" obS —The Miracle 702 —The Veterans ,. ^Ou — Carnations 'i' -June. »2' — Iviiij; Arthur to Flora 930 >PussihilUies of a window 098 ■'I^rimula malacoides 593, 604 Private, professional or commercial, which'; •*! Private and commercial affiliation 109 Publications received. .19, 158. 332,41- 532, 000, 720, 770, 834, 910. •Pvrus (Malus) floribunda 857,809 B l!e-actionary, out of the ordinary... Kecess, During: —Banquet at Tarrytown. Notes — Horti'cultnral and Agricultural Society of Northern Westchester.. —Morris County Gardeners' & Flor- ists' Society. Westchester & Fair- field Horticultural Society. New- Jersey Florieulturai Society — Greeli florists' ball. Bar Harbor Horticultural Society — Kochester-Buffaio bowling. Nassau County Horticultural Society. Gar- deners' and Florists' Club of Boston. —Monmouth County Horticultural So- ciety. Hcu-ticultural Club of Boston. — Roc'bcster-Buffaio bowling match. Gardeners' reunion -Essex County, N. J., Florists' Club St. Louis growers. Cincinnati out- ing. New York Florists' Club out- ing. Philadelphia club outing —Commodore Westcott's annual out- ing. New York Florists' Club out- ing. Annual picnic Florists' Club of Philadelphia. Fitting on the cap... Retail florists, of interest to: —Sounds natural — Henry Penn's adventure • — A floral Burns window — New members Florists' Telegraph Delivery 100, —St. Valentine's day in Chicago stores '—Establishment of a prosperous lady florist — Fined for Sunday work — Trade getting —Presentation to Charles Kahlert... " — Max Scbling's booth — Flowers on ocean liner — The surplus devil —In Vermont. 'Window display ad- vertising for' telegraph delivery business —The retailer's friend — The employee's resolve • — Two wedding decorations • — White House wedding — A pungent criticism * — From father to son —Steamer departures: 16, 48. 84. 120, "00 ''36 272. 304, 340. 380, 4.36, 492, 576'. 00.S, 640. 672, 708, 740, 772, 808, .'!72 904, 9.36. —New flower stores: 17. 49, 84. 120. 579 87 116 239 275 297 347 372 495 911 639 48 51 123 200 272 307 437 438 439 538 577 610 Page 534, 577, 609, t)41, 673, 709, 741, 773, 809 841, 873, 905, 937. Rhode Island state reservation, pro- posed 647 •Rhododendron ravine in Highland Park, Rochester, N. Y 33, 38 ♦Rhododendrons at Holm Lea 057, 605 •'Rhododendron (Azalea) Vaseyi 825,834 Rhododendrons, Hardy evergreen 868 "Rododendrons, Hardy, Riverway, Bos- ton Park System 889 Rhododendron exhibition, Mass. Horti- cultural Society 898 'Rose Francis Scott Key, New 188 ■•Rose Hoosier Beauty New red 183 »Rose garden, Hartford, Ct 929 Rose growers, attention 329 Roses, About hybrid tea 417 Rose and Peony show, Philadelphia.. 800 Rose growing under glass: — Cold weather and shipping. The ice box. Benches for young stock. Watering during cold weather. Bending Beauties when tying. Treading the plants 7 — Buying some novelties. Winter sy- ringing. Using lime. Soil for pot- ting. Leaf mold. The cold weather 39 — Making Beauty cuttings. Two or three-eye cuttings. Separating the cuttings. Propagating various tea roses. Dipping cuttings. Keeping foliage off the sand 70 — The cold snap. Fires. Fresh water for vases. Watering cuttings in sand. Watering in the houses. Kuinigating. Tying 100 — Palo green foliage in Beauties. Pot- ting cuttings. Placing the pots. Watering. Care of newly potted cuttings 143 — Young cuttings. After potting. Lime water. In the old houses. Tying 223 -(iraduig cut roses. The coal bin. Snow. Potting soil 259 —The snow. Shifting the young plants. Setting the plants on the benches. Preparing the benches.. 326 — The cellar drains. Soot. Nitrate of soda. Scraping around the pot- ted plants. Other stock in the rose house 363 — Liiiue. M'}ilching, Tying. Blind wood on Beauties. Cutting. Crack- ed ice 409 — The Easter crops. Mildew. Shifting the young stock. Bonemeal. The novelties. Tying the roses in boxes 404 — Selection of sod for next fall. Turning over the sod heap. Sy- ringing. Litiuid manure 518 —Disbudding. Cutting. Mulching. Lime. Fumigating. Paint. Build- ing 563 —Planting time. Idle ground. A- mong the plants. Liquid manure for the young plants. Ventilation 631 — Blackspot on the young plants. Outside roses. Trimming. Tying. Cleaning up 063 —Red spider. Houses too warm. Ty- ing down the Beauties. Pots 095 — Early planting. Selection of plants. The first watering. Cleaning before filling the benches. Whitewashing. Preparing the soil 731 — Decoration day. Use of cracked ice in the boxes. Care of wires and stakes. The center braces. Wash- ing the houses. Repair work on the benches 763 — Watering. Cleaning. Parcel post. Shipping. A query 795 —The fires. Damping down. Bed spider. Fumigating. Liming 868 — Planting. Copper sulphate. Straw for the benches. Depth of soil in benches. Distribution of plants 895 •Roy, David F 75 "00 ''SC, 273, 304. 341. 380. 4.'?0, 492, .570. fins. <:40. 672, 708, 740, 772, .'<72. 905. 937. -Flowers by telegraph : 17, 49. 101. 201, 237, 273, .305. 341, 3S1, 809. 85, 437, s Seed trade: — Provision to admit foreign potatoes from disease free district. Another 611 "Simple Simon." Notes 13 674 — Business expansion. Unfavorable 675 legislation. Seeds discriminated a- 710 gainst. Are pea prices too high?.. 82 743 —Beans and sweet com. Notes. .96, 118 774 — Chicago seed notes 158 810 — Canners' Convention exhibits. Chi- 160 cago seed notes 198 536 —Unfair parcel post rates 230 840 -The Canners' convention. The Exhibition 230 160 — Seedsmen vs. Canners 232 5.36 — oDlcers elected. Place for next oon- 840 vention 234 —Chicago seed notes. New seed store 234 121, — Weeding out the offenders 270 493 —Chicago seed notes. Notes 302 Page — A dubious outlook. Troubles of the pea growers and dealers. Price cut- ting. A hot place in June. Bean cunning. Next canners' convention 330 — Chicago seed notes. Notes 338 — Seed potatoes in Maine. Onion seed shipments from Canary Island. An- other unreasonable seed bill. Chi- cago seed notes 374 — Mail order and country trade. San Francisco's outlook for canners' Convention. Surplus peas. Free seeds again. Notes: 428 — Government seeds. Another seed postage bill 490 — The next canners' convention. A new seed postal bill. Chicago seed trade. New seed testing law in New York 534 — Parcel post popular. Dull business. Panam;i-Pacific opening. Mild win- ter in Northwest. Next canners' convention. Forging to the front. Free seeds according to the Water- bury idea. Free seeds, another view. Imported red clover seed. Chicago seed notes 572 — New ideas in seed advertising. Notes <306 —Lack of funds retards inspection. Warning regarding Maine seed pota- toes 038 — Federal quarantine against Maine potatoes. Chicago seed notes 670 —Vicissitudes of the weather. Maine seed potatoes. Beans and peas 704 — New Y'ork seed notes 700 — Influence of the weather on the pea crop. General crop comments. Can- ners will not go to San Francisco. Seed legislation side-tracked. Notes 738 — Strain tests of tomatoes 770 — American Seed Trade Association . . . 800 —A criticism of Agricultural Depart- ment methods. Notes 838 — Adulteration and misbranding of the seeds of Kentucky bluegrass and red top. Seed trade notes. Chicago seed trade notes 870 — The convention. The tanners in 1915. Crop conditions 901 — Two serious bean diseases. Notes.. 902 — .\merican Seed Trade Association. Opening proceedings at Washington, Secretary-treasurer's report. 'Les- ter Li Morse. Notes 934 Shrine, A Tarrytown 801 Shrubs, Some May-flowering 7'97 "Selenipediums 794 Smith Memorial plan gets recognition in Congress HI Society, A flourishing British 73 Society of American Florists and Or- namental Horticulturists: —President's message. Portraits. List of appointments 10 * — J J. Hess. J. A. Peterson IS —Plant registration.. 44, 75, 187, 296,330 :i6S. -<22. 033, 733, 832, 931. —Appointments HI — Executive Board in Boston 413 •--Boston S. A. F. convention chair- men 523 — Direetor.s' meeting 566 — Final resolutions of executive board at Boston meeting 696 • — Floor plan. Mechanics' Building, Boston. Mass. Convention arrange- ments. Convention Garden 732 List of Boston convention commit- tees J^^ — Convention Garden. 1914 i9S — Convention Garden, Boston. Con- vention hotels 864 — Convention notes •'31 Soils and Fertilizers 50i Southampton Horticultural Society ... 800 Sparrow, Defending the English 801 Spring musings • • • . ■ . • . • 465 Spring show in Boston 383, mO, 411 Spring show in Philadelphia 473 Statistics of ornamental plants re- quested 530 St. Louis Club and Society meetings 225 St. Louis County Growers' Associa- tion ^ St. Louis Florist Club , 30. 263, 414, 705. S90 St! Louis notes 274. .306 St. Louis Retail Florists' Association .30 •Statice r^S Stone age humor • »•'» "Storehouse for azaleas and ivies 4io ♦Stumpp, George E. M 810 Stung 5^ Summing it up »" Sweet pea buds dropping "J Sweet pea Yarrawa ' 004 Sweet pea. The 1;. Sweet peas. Growing 4'|> Sweet peas. Dodder on..... 8i..' Sweet pea show. Philadelphia 931 Sweet pea trainer or support 800 H 0 E T I C D L T U R E Page T Tarrvlown Horticultural Society S99 Texas state Horticultural Society. 330, 413 Tliriys on grape vines S(i6,898 Toronto Gardeners' & Florists' Asso- ciation 696 •Totty novelties, A trio of 145, .329 Tree for the west. The best 295 'Tulips, Two sterling 601 Tuxedo Horticultural Society nC7, 766 ^Tnlip tlisplay. A fine S34 U I'nivprsitv ot Chicago. Botanical gar- den for , 602 Page University of Illinois 065,784 Unpacking frozen shipments 156 V '^'Vanilla pompona 831 ♦Viliurnum Sargentii 921, 933 Visitors' Kegister. .279. .300, 347, 420,473 .530, 583, 610, 647, 672, 715, 752, 815, 842 879, 907, 932. w Wake up! the horticultural world is aroused '. 630 1' 163, 674, Washington notes.. 30, 50, 86, 112, 274, :;06, 342, 438, 541, 578, 642, 742, 774, 810, 874, 906, 933. ''Water garden at "The Moorings," Marioai. Mass 757, \^■.■lverley, Mass., A visit ttt \\'estcliester & Fairtield Horticultural Snciely, ..75, 262, 414. (WO, 764, .896. \\'holesale houses, Xew 311, "Wilson. E. H.. Testimonial to 9. Woman's Xatioual Agricultural & Horticultural Association *--C»>nfereuce at Ambler. Pa ^^'or^■ester r'ouuty Horticultural Society 238 710 766 522 930 583 51 66G 799 Aquilegias^ Long Spurred Hybrids Courtesy Mt. Desert Nurstries i rwRrsrFiANrdMAN, Y?/) ^ irNdmif/mFIdce. QqjToN, Mass. fji/dscrrph'on, ^100 \ ^ HORTICULTURE January 3, 1914 MATCHLESS Winner of Two Gold Medals DO NOT FAIL to get in your order early for Matcfaleti, the New Commercial White Carnation. Superior id size, fragrance and keeping qualities. A non-bursting, very prolific and continuous bloomer. At the Cleveland Show, Matchless was awarded First Prize for best 100 white, also Sweepstake for best vase in the 100 class — 21 vases in all being shown. ORDERS BOOKED NOW FOR FEBRUARY DELIVERY (All stock sold to February 1 ) Price for Rooted Cuttings $12.00 per 100 $100.00 per 1000 ORIGINATORS COnAGE GARDENS CO., Inc. , ™=. "*"""? T'7 Mote the tine form and great depth ol the Hovver. QUEENS, NEW YORK FERNS FOR DISHES $3.50 per lOO; $30.00 per 1000; SOO at lOOO rate* All the best varieties. Stock is very fine WHITMANI AND BOSTON FERNS 6 in., SOc; 7 in., 75c. and 8 in., $1.00 each SEND FOR PRICES ERNEST OEGHSLIN Gale Ave. and Madison St. RIVER FOREST, - ILL. ORCHIDS Imported and Potted FREEMAN ORCHID COMPANY FALL RIVER, MASS. ORCHIDS Largett Importart, Exporters, Growera and Hybridists in the Wo. Id 5ANDER, 5t. Alban s, England and 258 Broadway, Room Til XEW YORK CITY ORCHIDS We sprclalti* In Orchids soil mo otTer jon an7tblDK f'U max need In tbat Iln* af attractive prices. Onr Catalogros on appUcatloa LAGER & HURRELL. ^"n-7.'* BEST PAUMS All Varieties. All Sizes. Send for Price List. JosepH Heacock Wyncote, Pa. OROMIDS ESTABLISHED PLANTS AND FRESHLY IMPORTED Julius Roehrs Co. Rutherford, N. J. You Cannot Possibly Go Wrong by investing in the PHILADELPHIA Pink Carnation Its vigorous growth and pro- ductiveness are simply ideal. $12 per 100 $100 per 1000 2500 at $95 5000 at $90 S. S. SKIDELSKY & CO. 1218 Betz BuildingI ^l-iil^ci^lpl-ii^, ^s». ^F>IH.A.C3IM«.JIVI IVIOSS 10 bbl. bales; selected etoek; neatly bur- lapped. "Worth While Quality,** "Square Deal Quantity.'* 5% olT cash with order. 1 I>a1e $3.80 10 bales, each. $3.40 5 bales, each... 3.60 25 bales, each.. 3.30 Car lots. Write for prices. LIVE srH.\GNCM, $1.35 per bbl. ROTTED PE.\T, 70c. each. J. H. SPRAGUE, Barnegat, N. I. KILLARNEY BRILLIANT THE Forcing ROSE ROBERT SCOTT & SONS, Sharon Hill, Pa. HOLLAND NURSERIES BEST HARDY RHODODENDRONS, AZALEA8, CONIFEK.S, CLEUATia. H. P. RO»J- Wants, For Sale.27 Ward, R. M. & Co * Weber, F. C IT Welch Bros 20 Whlttier & C°->. W. B .-IS Wilson. J. ■!■ Seed Co 15 Wood Bros ...... 4 Woodrow & Mar- ketos ^ Young, A. L 22 Young, John..... 22 Young & Nugent .16 Zangen, O. V 15 Zinn, J. A ■•!< Zvolanek, Ant. C.15 For BUYERS' DIREiCTORY AND READY REFERENCE GUIDE, See Pages 920, 921, 922, 923 HOBTICULTUKE January 3, 1914 HORSESHOE BRAND GIGANTEUMS Absolutely first class bulbs, from the best fields in Japan, well packed and fully matured. Nothing better in lily bulbs anywhere. . F'«ji-i- size: < 9l2« 6-8 inches, $18.00 per case of 400 Size 8-10 Inches, $25.00 per case of 250 Size 7-9 Inches, 20.00 per caae of 300 Size 9-10 Inches, 22.00 per case of 200 BA.B'V CSI9iCk.lMI3 ^/VSEIS Size 7-9 Inches, S8.S0 per case of lOO Size 8-10 Inches, $11.00 per caae of lOO PRICES INCLUDE STORAGE CHARGES up to October, 19 14. Immediate ship- ments at $2.00 for full cases and $1.00 for Baby cases less per case. Terms 60 days AFTER SHIPMENT, or 5% for cash with order. Order now for deliveries any time up to October, 1914. Write us. RALPH M. WARD & CO. THE LILY HOUSE KKttr 71 MURRAY STREET, NEW YORK CITY In Writing A«T>rtUtn Klndlr IlCBtlon BOBTICUIiTDIUI. ROSES ORAFTED and OWN ROOTS Killamey Queen, Double White Kiilamey, Lady Hiilingdon, Double Pink Killamey, Manrland, White KJIIaniey, Killamey, Richmond, Kaiserin, Perle, Sunset, Sunrise, Bride, Bridesmahi, Wootton, Clothilde Soupert, etc. Fins Stock from 3-Inch poU. Write for Catalogue and Prices. Wood Brothers FISHKILL, N. Y. Axaleas, Ferns, Paints FIRST QUALIYY ALL SIZES Specimen Boston Ferns. Cibotiums, Etc. Dish Ferns. All Varieties. Any Quantity. All Sturdy, Cool Grown Stock. Write for Prices. We are now booking orders (or the Beautiful, New, Winter-Blooming Begonia, FLORENCE DAVENPORT, for June and July delivery, at $25.00 per 100. Am Mm Davenport, WateHown, Mass. CARNATIONS F. DSRHER i SONS CO. LA FAYETTE, IND. The New Sargent Rose a*Mk Umltsd, fl.i* «>cl>. Ala* Lad/ DDncan, Dawson, Daybreak, Verqakar, Win. Bean and Minnie Dawioa. Writ* (or prices. mim NURSERIES, Jamaica Plain. Mass. HKTBT 8. DAWSON, Umamgn. k M. Keller Co., Inc. DECORATIVE PLANTS OF HIGH QUAUTY FVtb Ave. and 65tji Street, Brooklyn tni Wbiteatone, L. I., New Yoric Pilms, Ferns, Deeorative and Fsiiaga PlaMi Oi*rs Mm nw lir MPMTEB UAUU On hand a splendid stock of Faras in learding sorts. Also Cocos, A^wragiis for Jardinieres. A. LEUTHY & CO. Hmu ItiMt Nnniiis NiaiM*.— •rIm, IIm PALMS, FERNS AND : DECORATIVE PLANTS JOHN SCOTT Jutland Road and E. 40th St TeL s«go Bedtord BROOKL YN . N . Y. Natural — Four Staodsid Gredei. Colored— Twenty Standsrcl Colors. We are headqnartara— elwaya aairy scTerel handred bales ta atack. Caa ship any grade In any taaattty at • moment s notice. BaU (IM lbs.) lets se lasa. Writs (sr prlssa aa McNUTCtHSON & CO. "^^ in. ^^mm ROOSEVELT, 2 1-2 in; »6 par MM. •4P p«v 1000. WHTIMAMI COMPAGVA 2 1-2 ia. »S par lO*. S40p^.^a/IAZ// QoMtloni by our readers In line with any of the topics presented on this page nlll be cordlallf received and promptly answeTcd by Mr. Farrell. Such commDntcatlons sbould invariably be addressed to the office of HORTICDLTDRB. parts with a dash of clean sharp sand added. Make pro- vision for ample drainage. Raise them up into full light near the glass, in order to prevent them from be- coming drawn and weak, and keep the atmosphere mod- erately moist. Good judgment must be exercised in ventilation according to the condition of the weather out of doors. On all bright mornings they should be lightly syringed. To keep free of insects fumigate reg- ularly once a week. Seed Sowing; January is a good month in which to sow many flower seeds. It is an advantage to start many varieties before the solar heat gets stronger. In a uniform temperature, such as we usually get in January, germination is more likely to be good than later in the season. In each case we prefer to use sterilized soil and to water the soil be- fore sowing the seeds, dusting a little fine sand over them after watering, then covering with sheets of glass and paper until germination takes place. All such seeds as verbenas, Vinea rosea, V. alba, heliotropes, browallias, cannas, asparagus in variety. Lobelia Emperor William, L. gracilis, torenias and petunias and many perennials can advantageously be started now. Tuberous Begonias These begonias make most useful plants for the retail florists. They can be used in a good many ways for out- door embellishment, such as for filling vases, window boxes that have a partially shaded position, and also for beds and borders where the sun does not strike too strong. Sow now some of the best strains in pans in loam two parts, leaf mold and sand one part each. Fill the pans to within half an inch of the top. Sprinkle on some finely sifted compost and press firmly and even all over and on this sow the seed. Keep the pans cov- ered with a piece of glass until the seeds have germi- nated. To do well they should have a temperature from 65 to 70 degrees during the night. Keep well up to the glass so they will not draw. In five or six weeks they should be large enough to prick out into flats. Some time in March they will be ready for two-inch pots. For a potting compost use soil two-thirds, old manure and leaf mold one-third each with some sand. At this stage give a night temperature of 60 degrees. Start Making Flats It will only be a very short time before we will need lots of flats to hold our young stock. Now before the rush starts get some light lumber or boxes and make up into flats. Every florist should make use of any spare time in getting up a good supply of these very useful boxes. Flatte can be made into a handy size of 14 by 20 inches which mal.e w,^^^^^^^^^^^ J9I4 It seems but yesterday that we began to get used to writing 1913 and here it is 1-9-1-4. May the new year bring all the readers of Horticulture all those desir- able things that we all dream about. x\nd in business let us profit by our mistakes in the year just passed, and resolve to make less in the coming year. G)Id Weather and Shipping It is best not to take any chances with Jack Frost, on these cold sharp mornings, when the mercury hovers around ten or even lower. Use plenty of paper in the boxes, and better still wrap the boxes on the outside with paper. This will be better than paper inside, but do not omit the inside newspapers for that reason. In tying up the boxes use good strong rope that will not break, and thus insure safe arrival of the flowers in the market. Cracked ice can now be omitted. The Icebox Just because the weather is very cold that is no reason why the icebox should be allowed to run too warm. Many places will experience difficulty in getting good ice, and often have to go to great expense to store it. For the small grower whose wants are limited it is very simple to make the reqiiired amount by getting some cheap pans and filling them up with water for the night and letting them freeze outside. Be sure, however, to put a stick or a block of nice soft wood into each, or the frost will tear the pans to pieces. The wood in the water will take all the expansion, and there will be no tearing as the water freezes. Keep the icebox about 48 or 50 degrees which will harden the roses very well, without causing them to open too much. Benches for Young Stock Now that you will be selecting a bench or a house for the young plants, remember that next year's success largely depends on these plants so they'd better have the best of everything, especially sunlight, which is very essential. If you grow only a few plants, select a bench in the front where the sun will reach the plants for the Idiigest time possible. If the bench is too low, raise it by putting boards across on some 2x4's, thus making it wider as well. Then use a little sand or screened ashes to put over the boards, and it is then ready to receive the plants. To keep the ashes from sifting through the cracks between the boards, put some newspapers on the bench before the ashes or the sand is put on. This layer of paper may seem pretty thin, but it will hold all the ashes or sand as long as it is not disturbed. "Watering During Cold Weather When the weather is very cold making it necessary to fire very heavy, watch the benches very carefully, as they are very likely to dry out here and there, especially if all tlie benches are raised, and there is heat underneath. Look for the dry spots in the bottom of the bench, as well as the surface for often the bottom will dry out more rapidly, and it is there where most of the roots will be found. Water as often as necessary, and water thoroughly when you do water. Never leave any dry , spots in the benches behind you. There is no use wast- ing a good deal of water, but be sure that you give the plants enough to make it drip lightly through the- benches. Bending Beauties When Tying It will be necessary to bend some of the long Beauty shoots that have been growing and not setting. We find it best to bend them towards the west, as that seems to make a little difference in their growth. At any rate get them all bent the same way or you will have a good deal of trouble if you have to bend them down again. In tying them after bending be sure to tie them well at the bottom, or you will have a little trouble with them when you syringe. Feeding the Plants MulcJi the plants where they need it, and do not use any very rich fertilizers, especially those that are very rich in nitrogen. We do not like to use anything too' strong, especially on Beauties. Cow manure is about tlie best that can be used as it is an all-around plant food, and not a stimulant. A little liquid manure applied once or twice a week will be very good, especially if the plants are making plenty of new growth. Light sprinklings of lime and soot seem to be very much to tlie liking of the onion if applied about fortnightly, and sometimes' a good soaking of weak liquid manure might be advantageously given. Exhibition onions sliould have finished their growth early in August and the ripening process will be as- sisted by withholding water, and accelerated by lifting the onion slightly with a fork. Sliould ripening be deferred too long and the fall rains commence before the bulbs are harvested much damage by rotting may ensue. As soon as the shrinking foliage indicates that the bulbs are ripening, remove them from the open ground to some airy loft; or put some boards in the bottom of the frame and partially cover with the sash during good weather, and completely protect them from rain. Remember that these large onions are easily bruised and once bruised will soon rot; — '^landle with. care" should be our motto at all times. HOETICULTURE January 3, 1914 horticulture: VOL. XIX JANUARY 3, 1914 NO. 1 PirSLISHED WEEKLY BY JIOI1TICUI.TUR.E PUBLISHING CO. II Hatanilton Place. Boston. Mass. Telephone, Oxford 293. WH. J. STEWART, Editor and Manager. SUBSCRIPTION BATES: Oae Tear, in advance, $1.00; To Foretgnn Connlrles, $2.00; To Canada, $1.50. ADVERTISING RATES: Per Inch, 30 inches to paee 91.00 DlAooants on Contracts for consecutive insertions, as follows: One month (4 times), 6 per cent.; three months (13 times), 10 per cent.; six months (36 times), 30 per cent.; one year (63 times), 80 per cent. MtMtt I'nge and half page space, special rates on application. Entered as second-class matter December 8, 1904, at the Post Office at Boston, Mass., under the Act ot Congress of March 3, 1879. CONTENTS Page COVER ILLUSTRATION— Aquilegias, Long Spurred Hybrids. NOTES ON CULTURE OF FLORISTS' STOCK— As- paragus plumosus and Sprengeri — Care of Geraniums — Sowing Gloxinias — Seed Sowing — Tuberous Bego- nias— Start Making Flats — John J. M. Farrell 5 , A GRAND ONION— Edtvin /enfcins— Illustrated 6 ROSE GROWING UNDER GLASS— 1914— Cold Weath- er and Shipping — The Ice Box — Benches for Young Stock — Watering During Cold Weather — Bending Beauties When Tying — Feeding the Plants — Arthur C. Ruzicka 7 THE GLADIOLUS SITUATION—/, S. Hendrickson. . 8 A REMARKABLE NEW BOOK— E. H. Wilson, portrait 9 SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS— President's Message — Portraits 10 List of Appointments 11 J. J. Hess — J. A. Peterson 18 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES: Massachusetts Horticultural Society 19 W. J. Kennedy— Portrait 19 January Meetings in St. Louis — Club and Society Notes 30 SEED TRADED — Provision to Admit Foreign Potatoes From Disease Free District — Another "Simple Si- mon"— Notes 13 OF INTEREST TO RETAIL FLORISTS: Steamer Departures 16 Flowers by Telegraph — New Flower Stores 17 FLOWER MARKET REPORTS: Boston, Buffalo 21 Chicago, Cincinnati, New York, Philadelphia 23 St. Louis, Washington, Montreal 28 OBITUARY— A. G. Hanna— Martin J. Sutton 30 MISCELLANEOUS: Personal 9 W. F. Kasting, P. M.— Portrait 9 Cover Illustration 9 Catalogues Received 14 Publications Received 19 A Gladiolus Worker 19 Washington Notes '. 30 Business Troubles — New Corporations 30 Greenhouses Building or Contemplated 30 Repeated mention has been made by our ■Undesirable correspondents in describing Christmas conditions, of tlie insatiable demand for dried and dyed and imitation flowers which has been developed this year. We are sorry that it is so. It is nothing to the credit of the public that they are dis- posed to accept this stuff as a substitute for fresh flow- ers and growing plants nor to the retail flower trade that they should encourage it. The hopeful side of it is the probability that the craze will be short-lived. Some thirty years ago there was a similar outbreak, when bleached, dyed and painted grasses were sold in enor- mous quantities. But there was more justification for it in those days of fluctuating supply and frequent fam- ine in the cut flower market than there is now. Our columns this week contain notes of Bon voyage {[iq remarkable contribution to our botanical, arboreal and floral knowledge of the richest temperate flora in the world, from the pen of E. H. Wilson, and next week we shall tell of the notable farewell dinner given to that gentle- man by the Horticultural Club of Boston on the '■ve of bis departure for Japan where he is to carry on some important research work in behalf of the Arnold Arboretum. Entirely apart from the emi- nent position which Mr. Wilson has won for himself in the horticultural and scientific world by his work on the Chine.se flora, he has, in his sojourn in Boston, notably endeared himself to the fraternity here by his kindly companionable traits and cheery good-fellowship. The attachments thus cemented will hold secure during his aljsence, with hearty good wishes for the success of bis expedition and his safe return to our midst. It is encouraging to know that the retail Local florists all over the country are actually publicity waking up to a realization of the necessity of local newspaper advertising. Other lines of business catering to the public direct have been doing it right along for years and the florists have been almost the only exception of late. If there is any one thing wliich should have the retailers' careful attention today it is the development of community interest. It is essential under present conditions that he should fol- low the approved methods of getting in close, neighborly touch with his home public, acquainting them with the goods he carries, the facilities he offers and his willing- ness to meet their every requirement and to co-operate with them in all movements for the betterment of the community. In this laudable ambition he can find no lietter co-worker than the local newspaper. And as to advertising, we should all remember that it is not what we advertise but what the people find behind the adver- tising that counts. The Gladiolus Situation Editor Horticulture: Dear Sir : — I note with interest your editorial on "The Gladiolus Problem" and 1 note with pleasure your remarks concerning American grown bulbs, and nat- urally my hope is that American buyers and planters will come to the same conclusion, for it does seem a pity that the one bulb that can be grown so successfully in America and has really come to be a distinctly American industry should now be threatened with an unfair com- petition. I say unfair because I do not think that we are receiving a fair treatment from the Government when it places only 50c. a thousand duty on a bulb that can be grown so successfully in America and places higher duties on bulbs that cannot be increased with any degree of success in America. I would like to see some concerted effort made by the American growers, backed by the trade papers to secure a just adjustment of the tariff on these bulbs. Flowerfield, N. Y. la editorial note on "A Gladiolus Problem." "tariff framera" w.is incorrectly printed "tariff farmers," in last week's issue. January 3. 1914 HORTICULTURE A REMARKABLE NEW BOOK. A Naturalist in Western China, with Vasculum. Camera and Gun. Being some account of eleven years' travel, exploration and observation in the more remote parts of the Flowery Kingdom. By Ernest Henry Wilson. V. M. H. With an introduction by Charles Sprague Sargent. L. L. D. Two volumes, with KH full page illus- trations and a map. The American edition published by Doubleday. Page & Co., New York. Before reviewing this book a few words about its author and his work •will be fitting. .Mr. Wilson is a grad- uate of Kew Gardens. His travels in Western China began early in 1899, and had for their object the collecting of botanical specimens and the introducing of new plants into the gardens of Europe and America. There were four expeditions in all. the first two in the interest of the Veitch Nurseries and the last two on behalf of the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University. During the E. H. WiJ,.si).\. eleven years spent in the unexplored pnd uncharted wilderness of central Asia he collected no less than sixty-five thousand specimens and sent home seeds of over fifteen hundred i)lants. Mr. Wilson thus has the distinction of having discovered and introduced into cultivation more valualile trees and shrubs than any one in the whole his- tory of plant discovery and introduc- tion. He has added inestimably to the list of garden plants hardy as far north as Massachusetts, notably Bud- dleia, Berberis. Cotoneaster. Spiraea, Clematis, Rubus, 'etc. Possibly more important than these are the trees, especially the conifers, which he has discovered, although it is rather too soon to form an opinion of their fu- ture value, at least in New Eiigland. That they will succeed in most parts of Europe there is no doubt. While many of Wilson's rliododendrons may not flourish here in Boston, they are destined to be very valuable on the Pacific Coast and the Arnold Arbore- tum is already testing them at several important stations. It is not possible to say too much of E. H. Wilson's in- telligence, resourcefulness and pluck. No one but a man jHsssessed of inde- fatiguable industry, intrepid courage and having a rich store of scientific knowledge could have accomplished what he has done, although not yet 40 years of age. His book is what might be expected from such a man — indeed it is much more and the reader is pmazed at the myriad of remarkable facts here for the first time recorded with such sincerity and wonderful ex- actness. It is from first to last the straightforward graphic story of a man who knows his subject and it will be prized as an unique addition to botanical and horticultural litera- ture. Flora, to|)ography, geography, zool- ogy, geology, agricultural and mineral resources, products, history, methods of travel, customs, language and re- ligion are entertainingly treated in the various chapters and those por- tions describing the author's wander- ings and observations through forest solitudes, mountain fastnesses and wild gorges never before penetrated by a foreigner and the hardships and privations entailed are of absorbing interest. Every chapter teems with interesting flower lore, but particu- larly charming are those devoted to the flora of Ichang, the journey in quest of flowers in northwest Hupeh and the tour across the little known Chino-Thibetan borderland. The con- cluding chapter of Vol. II is devoted to a thoughtful commentary on the race inhabiting this vast country and its future ixissibilities and influence on human destiny. The author speaks feelingly of the unifoim courtesy and kindness of the natives even during such periods as the Boxer outbreak and the Russo-Japanese war. and gen- erously attributes a large part of his success to the devoted loyalty of his Chinese collectors. The illustrations are very fine throughout, all but six being reproductions from original neg- atives taken by Mr. Wilson in the course of his journeyings. Prof. C. S. Sargent's introduction is a very thorough presentation of cog- nate facts as demonstrated by the researches conducted by the Arnold Arboretum, with exhaustive compari- sons between the forest flora of East- ern North America and Eastern Asia and showing that the two regions have much in common. The connec- tion of the Arboretum with this Chi- nese work has given it an interna- tional reputation which it could never have obtained if it had confined its explorations to North America. It is a matter of no small gratification to the friends of the Arnold Arboretum that it has been, through the enter- prise and sagacity of Prof. Sargent and the invaluable aid of Wilson, sup- plemented by the cultural skill of Jackson Dawson, able to bring to the gardens of the United States and Eu- rope such a large number of new. use- ful and beautiful plants. Brooklyn, N. Y. — Richard Shannon, florist, and five others who were with liim in an auto, were severely hurt in collision with a milk wagon when re- turning from Coney Island early on the morning of December 23. Shan- non was taken to the Coney Island Hospital with a fractured shoulder blade and lacerations. COVER ILLUSTRATION. Aquilegias or Columbines have been so greatly improved during the last decade or two by hybridization that the long-spurred varieties of today are among the most beautiful and use- ful of our garden perennials. When planted in groups in the garden, either in separate or mixed colors, they make a charming display throughout the middle of the summer and for all cut purposes they are of exceptional value. Although of perennial character they can be very successfully treated as an- nuals, by sowing the seed early in the new year. W. F. KASTING, P. M. Congratulations are certainly in or- der. W. F. Kasting has been ap- pointed and confirmed as postmaster of the great city of Buffalo. All who know the hustling wholesale florist and zealous treasurer of the S. A. F. will applaud this appointment as an ideal one with the certainty that W. F. Kasting will make a faithful and in every respect efficient official in the W. F. Kastim;. public trust thus placed in his keep- ing. And the florist trade is a joint participant in the honor bestowed on popular -Billy" Kasting. PERSONAL. Tom VVindram, of Cincinnati. Ohio, left the first of this week for the Lake Shore Ferneries at Leesburg, Fla. Bdwin Saunders, fromerly of Lenox. has been appointed superinlendent of the greenhouses of A. .X. Cooley, Pittsfield. .Mass. Boston visitors: James H. Morton, Huntington, N. Y.; Mr. and Mrs. H. Bayersdorfer, Philadelphia. Pa.; Rob- ert Greenlaw, representing S. S. Pen- nock-Meehan Co.. Philadelphia. Pa. W. Langhout, traveling representa- tive of Van Zonneveld Bros, and Phil- ipps. of Sassenheim, Holland, is at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minn., recovering from a serious operation. The foreign journals are featuring a new double-flowered form of Prim- ula malacoides. 10 HOETICULTURE January 3, 1914 ROSE ''MRS. GEO. SHAWYER'' North ! East ! South and West ! the word comes back to us — " Finest Rose we ever handled ! " The color holds in winter when the Killarneys bleach almost to white. We have five thousand plants that have been carried over and are now start- ing off splendidly. Why not remove those poor plants and replant with Shawyer, which we guarantee will give you a wonderful spring and summer crop. Immediate Delivery, 21-2 in. plants, $20.00 hundred; $150.00 thousand CHARLES H. TOTTY, '^^S'f ^-^ SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS To the OtBoers and Fellow-Membeis of Hie Society of American Florists and Orna- mental Horticulturists, Greetings! and tbe best compliments of the season. May I ask for a moment of your kind attention in the midst of your busy life? I believe that the thirtieth year of the existence of our National Associa- tion can easily be made the most con- spicuous, progressive and fruitful one in the history of our Society, if we only, all of us, do our modest share towards that end. I wish to thank you for the confidence you have shown me in entrusting a part of that work and responsibility into my hands, and I wish to ask you now for the support and help which is due our organization. In selecting and appointing the men to the different offices of responsibil- ity, which it has been my duty, right and privilege to bestow, I have tried honestly and believe have succeeded to find the right men for those posi- J. J. Hess S. A. F. Director for Three 1'ears. tions of trust and honor. While I am glad to have had the opportunity to so honor them, my main object was to secure their efficient and loyal help lor the progressive and important work which our National Association has set out to accomplish. The honor of those offices demands and is sus- tained only by the faithful and effi- cient performance of duty. He who would accept such distinction without earnest intention and endeavor to per- form his duty cannot disguise under this mantle of trust ana honor his lack of appreciation and worthiness for a common cause. But there are none such amongst the officers of the S. A. F. & O. H. The aims and interests of our or- ganization are many, and yet they af- fect us all alike and are, therefore, worthy of the careful consideration and attention of every follower of our trade in all its man.v branches. Do not let us ask the question, "What good will it do me?" but rather let us consider, "What good can I do?" We cannot do good to others and a com- mon cause without benefiting thereby ourselves. Our Association meets once a year in annual convention for three or tour days, and transacts its business along a well prepared program, pertaining to the most pressing needs of our common interests. The Executive Committee, consisting of the officers and the Board of Directors, is en- trusted with the conduct of the busi- ness affairs of the society. The best support that can be given those offi- cers by the members of the Associa- tion is by keeping in close touch with them through correspondence or through the medium of our trade pa- pers, which are so closely interwoven with our interests, and whose columns are always so generously opened for the expressions of opinions of all, be it pro or con on anv deserving sub- ject. The officers will be enabled to work in your interests if you will con- fide in them and make them acquaint ed with your needs, desires and ob- jects. It is also one of your duties to give your close attention and thought to all matters that the Executive Com- mittee submits tor your consideration and action. Be a live member and show your interest and work through true co-operation and not by kicking and often unjustified criticism. The pi'ompt payment of dues and the loyal attendance of conventions alone does not cover anywhere near all we owe the Association. We owe it our moral and active support. Our Association is on a sound financial ba- sis and is strong enough to accom- plish almost anything worthy it may undertake. Yet less than 10 per cent, of the 20,000 florists of our great coun- try are enrolled on our membership list. There is no good reason why every gardener and florist should not be a member of the S. A. F. & O. H., and not only every state vice-presi- dent, but every individual member should set out to bring in his share of the strays within the com- S. A. F. J. A. Peterson Director for Three Years. January S, 1914 HORTICULTURE 11 mon fold, and if the affiliation pro- gram, as planned by our sturdy Faren- ■wald and in part already inaugurated by the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association, is receiving the deserved support, the year 1914 should mark a great increase in our numerical strength, and united influence. That in union there is strength is a byword of long and true standing, and that the National Society has been of in- estimable value in the development of the florists' trade and the protection of Its interests no one well informed on trade matters will attempt to deny. A large amount of important work is continually before the society and the present year is no exception. While all the many projects and in- terests are in good hands through the different committees, officers and rep- resentatives, let me ask once more of each loyal member of our great As- eociation his active moral support in all of our undertakings. Let us all put our shoulder to the wheel. Let us give some of our time, our thought, our elTorts and our strength to the upbuilding and strengthening of our National Association so that we may enter and capture with merit that hor- ticultural stronghold, our next Con- vention City, "dear old Boston," as she has never been captured since the days of "Bunker Hill." Yours verv trulv, THEODORE WIRTH, President. List of Appointments, January 1, 1914. Directors for Three Ye.vus — J. J. Hess, 1145 Farnam street, Omaha, Neb.; J. A. Peterson (Westwood), Cin- cinnati, Ohio. Washington Representative — W. F. Gude. 1214 F street, West, Washing- ton, D. C. National Flower Show Committee — Adolph Farenwald, Roslyn, Pa. Botanist — Prof. John F. Cowell, Bo- tanic Garden, Buffalo. N. Y. Pathologist — Prof. E. M. Freeman, University Farm, St. Paul, Minn. Entomologist — Prof. W. E. Britton, New Haven, Conn. Tariff and Legislative Committee — W. F. Gude, Washington, D. C Chairman; Jas. McHutchison, 17 Mur- ray street. New York City; W. F. Kast- ing, 383-387 Ellicott street, Buffalo, N. Y.; R. M. Ward, 71 Murray street. New York City; Julius Roehrs, Rutherford, N. J.; A. L. Miller, Station E, Brook- lyn. N. Y. School Gardens Committee — Benja- min Hammond, Beacon, N. Y., Chair- {C»mtinued on page iS) P ^ }R X Svsrastika Brand Carinas Never bnve we liad finer, fatter, clumps, or in such variety. Send In your listing orders. Shipments made at .your convenience. CONARD & JONES CO. West Grove. Pa. X PRINCESS DAGMAR Withont doubt the best Crimson Carnation in existence BOOKING ORDERS NOW FOR EARLY SPRING DELIVERY ROOTED CUTTINGS $12.00 per 100 $100 per 1000 AWARDED At the MASSACHUSETTS HOBTICCL- TL'RAI, SOCIETY, Boston, NoTem- ber. 1912: SILVKK METDAL. At the r.AKDENEKS' AND FLOR- ISTS' Ct.UB OF BOSTON. Jan. 1913- Feb. 1913: REPORT OF SUPERIOR MERIT (each month). At the INTERNATIONAL FLOWER SHOW. New York, April. 1913: FIRST for best 100 crimson. GOLD MJJDAL for 12 largest blooms. SILVER MEDAL, Perpetual Flower- ing Carnation Society, England. BRONZE MEDAL, American Carna- tion Society. PRELIMINARY CERTIFICATE for Fred Dorner Memorial Medal. At the CHICAGO HORTICCLTCRAL SOCIETY, April, 1913: BRONZE MEDAL, first, best seedling not disseminated, any other color. At the BOSTON CO-OPERATIVE FLOWER MARKET SHOW, April, 1913: FIRST for 50 best seedlinirs not dls- seminited. FIRST tor 100 best carnal.. T«, ANY COLOR. At the GARDENERS" AND FLORISTS' CLliB of Boston. May. 1913: Report of HKJHE.ST MERIT. At the AMERICAN INSTITL'TE, New Y'ork. November. 1913: CERTIFICATE OF MERIT. At the HOLYOKE anil NORTHAMP- TON FLORISTS' CLUB, Holyoke, Mass.. November. 1913: SPECIAL PRIZE for 50 best carna- tions, anv variety not disseminated. At the OHIO HORTICCLTCRAL SO- CIETY', Cleveland. Ohio. November, 1913 * CERTIFICATE OF MERIT AND SWEEPSTAKES tor best seedling. PATTEN & COMPANY TEWKSBURY, MASS. We grow largfe quantities of Canna and Dahlia Roots Qeranhims, Petunias Coleus, Etc. IN 2-INCH POTS Send for List R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co. WHITE MARSH, MD. Mention HORTICULTUR3 when wrttlnR Send for list of Choice GladioH JOHN LEWIS CHILDS Flowerfield, L. I., N. Y. HYDRAKGEAS Best French Varieties GEN. DE VIBBAYE. makes large heads, bright rose, easily forced, SMt tn. pots. 35c. M.ME. E. MOUILLERE. the well known popular variety, best big white flowering, 5 in. pots, 35c. OTAKSA, best old standard pink, 5H, « and 7 in. pots, 25, 35, 50 Jind V5c. Commence now for Easter forcing. RHODODENDRONS, 25-.S0 in. high, fall of luids, best varieties, $1.00. $1.25 to $1.50. C__ rRCTCD Azalea Indica. Mme. rOl tAO I En. van der Cruyssen. Vervaeneana, de Schreveriana, Niolie. Deut- sche Perle and the other best varieties, 5Uc., COc, 7!5c., $1.0(). $1.25, $1..')0 to $2.00. Casli with order, please. GODFREY ASCHMANN, Importer of Azaleas 1012 West Ontario St., Phlladelpbla, Pa. GERANIUMS ROBERT CRAIG GO. ROSES, PALMS, and Novelties in Decorative Plants. MARKET and 49th STREETS, PHILADELPHIA, PA. When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE. TO 'MAKE ROOM S. A. NUTT. 214 In.. $15.00 per 1000. In tine condition. POITEVINE, DOYLE, RICARD and Others, $18.00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, 2^4 In. pOts, $2..50 per 100; 3 in,, $4.00. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSU8, 3 in., $5.00 p«r 100. FUCHSIAS, 2Vi In., $2.00 per 100. DRACAENAS, 3 in., $4.00 per 100. J. B. FELTHOUSEN 154 Van Vranken Ave., Schenectady, N. T. Mention HORTICULTURE when writlm For Prompt Shipment Lilium Giganteum Per 100 Per 7-9 in. (300 bulbs to case) J7.00 $60.00 8-9 in. (250 bulbs to case) 18.50 $75.00 A. Henderson & Co. 369 RIVER ST., CHICAGO. 12 HORTICULTURE January 3, 1914 New and Choice Flower Seeds FOR FLORISTS Many Early Varieties Should Be Started Indoors Now. Complete collections of all the best varieties will be found in our Catalogue for 191 4 mailed free on application. R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., ^""^Js?"*' NeAA/ Red Ros< cc Key 99 A S*edllng of Cardinal Crossed with an Unnamed Red Seedling Flowers large to very large, with sixty and more petals opening to a high center. Averages longer and stiller stems than any Hybrid Tea Rose 1 know of under glass, A hardy and easy grower. Every florist can grow it. // does not need coaxing or boosting. Stock limited. Plants Ready; for Delivery from now on. Strong plants, own root, 2 1-2 in. pots, $30 per 100 ; $7 for 12 plants : $12 for 25 plants. Cash with order JOMIM COOK ^'° "^ ^•i^f "-^^ STREE IIVI^I IVII BRECK-ROBINSON NURSERIES LEXINGTON, MASS. BOSTON, MASS. A large and complete aaaorlment of Evergreen and Deciduous .Treei, Shrubs, Roses, Vines, Herbaceous Perennials auid Bedding Plants National Nurseryman Official or(aa tt the AmerleaD As- •oclatlon of Nurserymen. Clrcala- tlon among lbs trade only. Pub- llsbed MoDtblj. Sabscription price 91.00 per year. Foreign subscrip- tions 91.50 per jear. Id advance. Sample copy free opon application from tboae la tb« trade enclosing tbelr business card. National Nurseryman Pub. Co.,]"!- 218 LJTinBston Building ROCHESTER, NEW YORK Nursery Stock Frolt and Ornamental Trees, ShratXt Small FrultB. Clematis, Everffreeiu and Roses. Write for Trade List. W. I T. SMITH COMPANY, Gineva, N. Y. IIMK & KIIM: PALMS AND GENERAL DECORATIVE PLANTS CONIFERS, SHADE AND ORNAMENTAL TREES Nurserymen and Florists, RUTHERFORD, N.J. B^ SQVJAF9E: DEAL KJ-C 200 ACRES, TREES, SHRUBS, EVERGREENS, VINES, ROSES, ETC. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 i 1 1 ' 1 ' 1 1 li IDEAL] r TRADE MARK ~ miMihlHilililJ FINE STOCK OF RHODODENDRONS, KALMIAS AND ANDR0MEDA8. PIES u^ W. B. WHIITIER &C0., So. Framingham, Maw. Try our new GERANIUM SCARLET BBDDEB for yo»r Garden and Window boxes. Then procure a copy of chrV8ANTHE.mi:m UANi'AL Srd edition as a guld* for growing your CHRYSANTIIKMt'MS. 50c. postpaid. Ask for our 1913 CATALCKiUE and place your order wltk us for your plants, which will have our best attention. Then procure our FERTILENE, the IDEAL PLANT food for producing Lusty blooma. Price.— H lb., M«; prepaid by mall, 30c; 1 lb,, 36c; prepaid by mall, 50c; 10 lbs., $9.00; 25 lbs., $6.00; 50 lbs., »10.00. EtMER D. SMITH & CO. ADRIAN, MICH. SMITH'S PRODUCTS EVERGREENS FOR IMMEDIATE EFFECT MPANESE MtPtES IN POTS Pitted Slrawbenits m OWN eROWING Rists fioai emeu piU Send UB a list of your want* P. HAMILTON GOODSELL,' *^*?fEwToRK3^^** 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 DescriptiTe Cataloguo for the aakins THE BAY STATE NURSERIES. North Abington. January 3, 1914 HORTICULTURE 13 SEED TRADE AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCUTION OeScers — President, Cbas. C. Massie. Minneapolis, Minn.; 1st vice-president, J. M. Lupton, Mattituck, N. V.; 2nd vice-president, W. F. Therklldson, Palnedville, O.; secretary, C. E. Ken- del; assistant secretary, S. F. Willard, Jr,, botb of Cleveland, O. Provision to Admit Foreign Potatoes From Disease-Free Districts. The Secretary of Agriculture lias issued two orders relating to tlie ad- mission of foreign potatoes into the United States. One of these orders provides for the admission of disease- free potatoes from uninfected foreign districts under proi)er regulation and inspection. The other order, to protect American potatoes from the powdery scab and other diseases, temporarily extends the quarantine effective since September 20, 1912, against the impor- tation of potatoes from Newfound- land: the islands of St. Pien-e and Miquelon: Great Britain, including England, Scotland. Wales and Ireland; Germany and Austria-Hungary, to in- clude also the rest of continental Europe and the Dominion of Canada. This tiuarantine became effective on December 24, 191.3, except that shipments covered by consular in- voices issued on or prior to December 24, 1913, will be admitted up to Janu- ary 15, 1914. As soon as any country or District can be shown to be free from potato diseases, the quarantine will ))e lifted. and potatoes will be admitted under proper regulation and inspection, as provided in the other order. It is possible that, in the case of certain provinces in Canada, and certain countries and districts in Europe, the absolute quarantine can be lifted in time to allow the later movement of the present year's crop undei' regu- lation and inspection. Another "Simple Simon." Our seed trade readers will be in- terested to learn that on December 22nd Congressman Wm. S. Howard of Georgia filed in the U. S. House of Representatives a bill (H. R. 11170) "to divest agricultural and garden seeds from their interstate character and that all persons shipping seeds directly to the consumer which are misbranded, adulterated, or in any way misrepresented shall be fined not more than .$.'i00.00 or imprisoned for not more than two years, or both." Of course if intentional adulteration or misrepresentation was ijenalized. the bill would not meet such severe criticism, but as the bill now stands, it would, if enacted, stop all sales of seeds. This aspiring congressman evidently has not had the benefit of a study of the natural conditions affect- ing the growth, harvesting, and distri- bution of agricultural and garden seeds, or of the experience of other Congressmen in trying to legislate on this subject. Notes. The American Seed Trade Executive Committee will meet on January 9 at the La Salle Hotel, Chicago. The Dreer Strain of Double Petunias r'cir luMii.v half ii ■Tiiliuy I ln> luMJorily of (he hi-uwits in llii> I'uiled States have liwii ilcpciMliui; on tlie Drpcr strain i>f Double Petuniiis. wlik-U tliis season (.'ompares favorably with stock we liave heretofore supplied. We offer for iiiiiiiediat<> 0 per 1-S ox. Our (Juarterly Wholesale Price List, issued January 1st, offers a full line of scasonalde Plants, Seeds and Bulbs. The above prices are for the Trade only. HENRY A. DREER, Philadelphia, Pa. Kansas City, IVlo. — T. Lee Adams has established a branch store at 1320 Grand avenue. His main establish- ment is at 417 Walnut street. On Christmas, Charles J. Bolgiano, of J. Bolgiano & Son, Baltimore was presented by his employees with a handsome automobile robe and also resolutions of esteem thanking him for the many acts of kindness be- stowed upon them during the year. In acceiUing Mr. Bolgiano made a short talk, in which he thanked them for their past hearty co-operation and also wishing them all a Merry Christ- mas and a Happy New Year. Egyptian onion growing for export has developed to considerable propor- tions. The exports for 1912 totaled $1,920,257, as against $992,820 for 1908. The declared exports to the United States amounted to $317,990 in 1912, the other large buyers being En.gland. Austria, Germany, Italy and France. Owing to unfavorable market condi- tions in the United States and Eng- land, the exports for the first nine months of 1913 show a falling pfC of $548,87.5, as compared with t)ie cor- responding period of the ' previous year. CYCLAMEN B««t itTKlB la aKlitaaa*. 4 Inah *M.M I Imek M.W • Inch TCM THOMAS ROUMD, Nahant, Mass. Fine Plants Right Along After Christmas A Succession of Azaleas, all colors^ and Superb Cyclamen. Lilacs soon. A. SCHULTHEIS ^"r/°"^ August Rolker & Sons Import for tb* Trad* calj AZALRAS, PALMS, BHODODBNDBOlia, BAVTREBS, ROSES, UI.AC8, UOLLAN* AND JAPAN BCLBB, I.U.X Of TUM VALliEY, ETC. P.O. Box 752 or 51 Barclay St.,KEWYORK 100,000 Geraniums lkTnV.°d S. A. Nutt, I'oit. ■. ine. Grant, Klcard, Bucliner, I'avorite, iMontniort, Doyle, Vlaud, etc., $2.10 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. 21/j-lnch Heliotropes, 3 varieties; Lan- tanas, 6 varieties; Marguerite-s, 3 varieties, $2.75 per 100 ; $25.00 per lOOQ. Corre- spondence soJicited. ALONZO J. BRYAN, Wa«hinglon, New u HORTICULTURE January 3, 1914 "THE RIGHT SEED IN THE RIGHT PLACE" We furnish grass mixtures for doorj^ards, terraces, lawns, athletic and polo fields, cemeteries, parks, country clubs, country estates. Repeated laboratory tests on individual mixtures assure superiority of quality and growth. Experience of over fifty years of successful seed business assures you of correct proportions. Experiment has shown us that a mixture of the proper grasses is more satisfactory than an individual grass. Why waste your time and money experimenting. Let us furnish what you need. THE ALBERT DICKINSON COMPANY SEED MERCHANTS MINNEAPOLIS CHICAGO CATALOGUES RECEIVED. J. Bolgiano & Son, Baltimore, Md.— Advance 1914 Wholesale Prices for Market Gardeners. Frederick Roemer, Quedlinburg, Germany. — Wholesale Catalogue of Ctoice German Flower Seeds. Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. — "The Best Roses in America." A very comprehensive and enticing cata- logue, profusely illustrated. Roses in natural colors adorn the covers. Henry Mette, Quedlinburg, Germany. — Trade Catalogue of Vegetable, Flow- er and Farm Seeds. Front cover bears a handsome group in colors of twenty varieties of sweet peas. Weeber & Don. New York.— 1914 Catalogue of Garden, Farm and Flow- er Seeds. A very attractive catalogue, dignified in outward mein and very practical in inward contents. Has an interesting novelty and specialty list worth perusing. Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA BLCB L.TST OF WHOLE.SAI>E PRICES BUtH.'Ea> ONLY TO THOSE WHO PLANT FOR PROFIT. QUALITY I^.U SEND FOK OATAI.OaVE. ARTHUR T. BODDINQTON I4S WMt 14th 81., N*w Torh. Michell's Seasonable FLOWER SEEDS SIS'p Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Northern Greenhouse Grown Seed. 500 Seed $1.75 5,000 Seeds.. $15.00 1,000 " .3.25 10.000 " .. 29.00 Special prices on larger quantities. Asparagus Hatcheri Seed 100 Seeds *l-00 500 " 3.25 1,000 " 6.00 Special prices on larger quantities. Verbena Seed Michell's Mammoth Fancy Strain. Tr. Pkt. Oz. Mammoth Fancy, Blue $0..S0 $1.: Pink 30 Scarlet 30 Striped 30 White 30 Mixed 30 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.00 Vinca Seed ALB.4. White with rose centre $0.15 $0.50 ALBA PURA. Pure white. . . .15 .50 ROSE.A. Pink 15 .50 MIXED 15 .40 Salvia Seed MICHEL L'S SCARLET GLOW $0.50 $3.50 BONFIRE 40 2.00 SPLENDENS 25 1.00 ZURICH 50 4.00 Al^o all other Seasonable Seeds, Bulbs and Florists* Supplies. Send for Wholesale Catalogue. HENRY F. MICHELL CO. flower Seed Specialitts 518 Market Street, PHILADELPHU, PA When writing to advertiser* kindly mention HORTICULTURE. Kelway & Son Wholesale Growers to the Trade of Choice Stocks of GARDEN, FARM AND FLOWER SEEDS Please Write Now for Our CONTRACT PRICES Langport, Eng. CANES 6 to 8 ft. - - $7.00 M. 10 to 12 ft. - 13.00 " Wm. Elliott & Sons 42 Vesey St., New York Mention HORTICULTURB when wrltlnB January 3, 1914 HORTICULTURE 15 SOW EARLY SEASONABLE SEEDS STOCKS, ASTERS, VINCA, VERBENA, CYCLAMEN, CINERARIA, SWEET PEAS. ETC. Write for 1914 Itlutfrjtt-d Catalogue BLJRIMETT BROS. SEEDSMEN 98 Chambers St, NEW YORK WILSON'S SEEDS SOLD IN NEWARK WILL GROW ANYWHERE We have arranged for our very special strains of FLOWER SEEDS FOR FLORISTS Don't fail to reeister your name for a copy of our Wholesale Price List — Ready January Ist. J.J. WILSON SEED CO., Inc., 79 Orange S>t., Newark, N.J. PEAS, BEANS, RADISH and all Garden Seeds j„, rowers for tho Trade LEONARD „M.T. ">""» CO. ONION SETS Write for PrieM LAWN GRASS SEED WHOLESALE ONLY J. OLIVER JOHNSON," Ji.i^^briJ:^- Wc bare all tbe leadlnc WINTER SWEET PEAS at 12.00 per lb. Try a few of onr NEW WINTER ORCHID SWKBT PRA, at $4.00 per % ox. Late or Sommer Sweet Peas; Frank Dolby, Nora Unwln, Oladjs L'nwln, at n.ZS per 11). Pink Spenf^r, Wblte Spencer, Lavender Spencer, King Edward Spencer, at $3.00 per lb. ANT.C.ZVOLANEK LOMPOC, CALIFORNIA FOTTLER FISKE RAWSON CO., LILIES BOSTON HARRISII LONGIFLORUM FORMOSUM GIGANTEUM LILIUM CANDIDUM Write aa for prloo. Sse Oar Special Florist Li*t OTTO HEINECe Horticultural Agency Whitehall Bldg., 17 Battery Plao* NEW YORK Sole American Repreaeatatlr* at: J. HEINS SONS. BalHtenbak (eermaaj) Fruit Tree Stock, Forert Tree*, Hedge Plants. E. NFUBERT, Wandlibek (Oermaay) Lily of the Valley, LUaca for P-orclng. A. KRILHOLZ. QoedlinbarK (OonnaBy) High-grade Vegetahle Seeds. H. ZTP & CO., Llgea (Holland) Wholesale Bulhgrowers. Also Holland and Bfilalam •task, aa Rhododendrons, Azaleas, WRITE FOB PRIOKa. Mention HOKTICULTCBH whaa WTlttat NEW CROP SEEDS FOB KLOKIilTa Ask far Ittl OBtalacaaa Joseph Breck & Sons Corp. 4r.i4 No Market St.. BOSTON, MASS. Braslan large wholesale growers of ONION, LETTUCE. CARROT, RADISH, PUSNIP, PARSLEY, CaERT, ENDIVE, LEEK. SALSIFY and SWEH PEAS. Seed Growers SAN JOSE. CALIFORNIA .Company Write for 1914 Gintracting Prices SPIRAEA too 1000 Astilboldes floribnnda $4.00 $36.a« Japonica 4.00 36.00 Japonlca compacta raultlflora. . . 5.00 40.00 Pulmata V.OO Washington 5.00 40.00 LILIUM 100 1000 L. GlKantenm S-8..$3.60 $30.00 L. Glganteum 1-9.. 6.00 45.00 L. Giganteum Multiflornm.0-8. . 3.50 L. Giguntenm Multiflornm.7-9. . 6.09 L. LouKlBoram 6-8.. 3.00 LILY OF THE VALLEY Prices on Application. DDR FLORIST'S CATALOG IS READT. Send a postal for your copy. "The most reliable seeds*' 53 Barclay St. T21 New York. N. T. ^AIMSY SEEO GREY'8 PRIZE EXRfRITION MIXTCRA This mixture represents the biKbrat pas>- fectlon of large nonerlng, new, blRli-aat ored sorts. $1.00 Trade pkt. $lt.M lanrlL GREY'S SPECIAL MIXTI'RB. A grand mixture of tbe flneal lui lulls* very strlklni; and bigbly re*»immtmtai, SOc. Trade pkt. $5.00 oBBce^ THOMAS J. GREY CO. 32 Soath Market St.. Bastaa, Mm% Jersey Grown Callas 1 1-2 inches in diameter and up. To clean out $50.00 per 1000 O. V. ZANGEN SEEDSMAN, HOBOKEN, N J. Mention HORTICTJLTCBB whan wrltla* Place your order now for Ayrea' Winter Flowering SWEET PEA SEED S. BRYSON AYRES CO. gWNYSLOPK. INDEPENDENCE, HO. J. BOLGIANO & SON WHOlfSAlE FIELD AND GAfiDEN SEOI EstablisbMl 1818 Writt Far Our Ltmi Prrca LIGHT, PRATT and ELUCOTT SV«. BALTIMORE, MO. 1. W. Edniiiiilsoa, Hgr. H. W. WOans. Sic'j California Seed Growers Association, Inc. Growers For Whol*sal* Dealer* SAN JOSB CALIFORNIA Whmn writing to advertitera Undfy mtntion HORTICULTUKE. 16 H 0 R T I C U L T U K E January 3, 1914 JOHN BREITMEYER'S °SONS^ Cor. Broadway and Gratiot Ave*. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs . . . High Grade Cut Blooms We cover &11 MichlfEran points and srood Motions of Ohio, Indians and Canada. Uonbers FlorUts* Telegraph DeUwrnrj Association. HESS & SWOBODA FLOR-ISTS Talephone. 1501 and I. IMt 1415 Farnum St., OIS/IA.IHA, IMEB. We Will Take Good Care Ot All Your Orders IN WISCONSIN C. G. POLLWORTH GO. Milwaukee WILLIAM J. SMYTH Cor. Michigan Ave. and Slst St., CHICAGO, ILL. (Member Florists' TeleRrapli Delivery Asso.) We sliip to all points in Illinois and Iowa, Phones : Aldlne B80 Aldine 881 Aldine 882. SAMUEL MURRAY Kansas City, Mo. 913 Grand Ave. Member of tile Florists' Telegrraph Delivery. All Orders Given Prompt and Careful Attention Tiie Park Floral Co. J. A. VALENTINE Pres. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. DENVER, COLORADO Rodiester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS as Clinton Avenue, N. IteohMtei Phoni )o6. Long Diit. Bell Phou llS^ MmbeM FloriMs Telegraph Ddhrcry ''THE HOIHE 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 Louis Fernandez, florist, Main street, Haddon Heights, N. J., has retired from business. Philadelphia, Pa. — Chas. Huber has bought the store of G. Miller at 2S50 North Fifth street. Hillsboro. Tex. — The Wood-Hunter Floral Co. succeeds M. C. Wood in the retail business here. Rockford, ill.— The Cherry Seed Co. have opened a cut flower department in their North Main street store. I^ouis Giatras, retail florist, Colum- bus avenue and 104th street, New York, is ill with pneumonia at St. Vincent's Hospital. *" STEAMER DEPARTURES Allan. SiiiliMll. r.ost0Il-i;iaSL;ip\v American. Ni'W Yijiii, .v. Y.-J<'liampton.. St. P;ail. X. Y.-S'bilmptuu. .. Atlantic Transport. Miimuaijolis. X. Y.-T.,innluii.. . ^Missouri, N. Y.-L'.tiiil> Jan. l.'i jB Jan. 115 W H. W. Field has sold his florist busi- ness in Nortliampton, Mass., to Aubrey Butler of Northampton and K. L. UU- man of New York. The Columbia Florist, 110th street and Broadway, New York, folded up his tent and sneaked away the night before Christmas. It is reported that he owes over $5,000 in the whole- sale cut flower district, the heaviest losers being in tiie order named; M. C. Ford, W. P. Ford, Langjahr, Badg- ley Riedel & Myer, Smith, Wm. Kess- ler and others. ALEX. McCONNELL 611 FIFTH AVENUE NEW YORK CITY Telegraphic orders forvrarded to anj part of the United States, Canada, and all principal cities of Europe. Orders transferred or Intrusted by the trade t« our selection for delivery on ateamahlpi or elsewhere receive special attention. Cast of Cabling Foreign Deliveries Must be prepaid Reference or cash mnst accompftnr all orders from unknown corre«poBdeat», Cable Address, ALEX CON NKLL. New York — Bloomingdale 's - Thi Largest Floral Establishment in the Metropib Be»t Service — Quick Delivery — Modest Pric«* Telegraph Orders Carefully Filled DAVID CLARKE'S SONS Deliver orders from any part of the country to New York City Or OUT-GOING STEAMERS Write or Telegraph 2139-2141 Broadway, - New York Telephone 1552-1553 Columbus Bstabllshsd 1«7« FLOIU9T N. E. Cor. 44 St. & Madison Avenae. N. Y. City (Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Asso.) Flowers shipped on all Steamers. Special Conrei|paB- deoce in all the large cities of Europe and the Bstflih ColoDics. Tele^a]^ »nd Cable address, Dasdsflev, YOUNG & NUGENT 42 West 2B St., NEW YORK "FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH" GEORGE M. STUMPP 761 Fifth Ave., Cor. E. 58th SL NEW YORK CITY THE ROSERY 23 STEUBEN BAIMY, ST. IM. FLOWER DEtJVSKlES FOR ALBANY AND vtOTwnr Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery 'LOWERS delivered promptly in Buffalo, Niagara Falls, East Aurora, Lockport, Tonawanda, Lancaster and other Western New York cities and towns. 304 Main Street BUFFALO, N. Y. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association January 3, 1914 HORTICULTURE 17 NEW ENGLAND FLOWER DELIVERIES Send flower orders for delivery in Roston and all New Eneland pointH to THOS. F. GALVIN 126 Tremont St., Boston P. McKENNA & SON (KiUbllihed 18S1.) 770 St. Catherine St.. West MONTREAL, CANADA Wtgive Special Attention to Telegraphic Orders WASHINGTON- 91S F ST. N. W. F. H. KRAMER Auto delivery of Designs and Flowers to any address in Washington. Stock and Work First Class NASHVILLE, TENN. JOY FLORAL COMPANY Metnbefs Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. The California Florist JUUUS EPPSTEIN FRANK H FORREST S44-346 Geary Street. SAN FRANCISCO, and Hotel St. Francis, CAX. We cover the entire P.iciflc Coast and West of the Rockies. Wire us your orders for ■11 Steamers sailing for Honolulu. Manila and the Orient. Regular Trade Discount. ST. LOUIS, MO. FRED C. WEBER 4326-28 Olive St. Mtimitr Florists Telegraph Delivery Association mo TICK IMITrA LS. We have one store only The Far-Famed Flowers of TORONTO delivered on mail or telegraph order for timj occasion, in any part of the Dominion. JOHN H. DUNLOP M TonKe St., TORONTO, OXT. OUDE BROi. CO FLORISTS 121,* F. ST,(«J 15 •• 3.50 '• " 5 .30 " G.50 •• '• 3 18 " 4.00 " " 6 36 9.00 " " GEO. B. HART, Manufacturer, 24 to 30 Stone Street, Rochester, N.Y. MASSACHUSETTS HORTICUL- TURAL SOCIETY. A Meeting of the Board of Trustees o£ the Massachusetts Horticultural Society was held December 27. Standing committees of the Society for the year 1914 were appointed as follows: Committee on Prizes and lOxhiliitiuii.s: James Wheeler, Natick (Chairuiau) ; Dun- can Finlayson, S. .1. Goddard, T. V. Ilat- lield. Dr. \V. (!. Kendall. Alexander Mont- gomery, Edward B. Wilder. Peter Fisher. Committee on Plants and Flowers: T. D. Hatfield, Wellesley (Chairman) ; Arthur H. Fewkes, Donald McKenzie, James Marl- borough, William Nicholson, William Slni. Committee on Fruits: Edward B. Wil der, D«rchoster (Chairman) ; William Downs, Harold L. Frost. Committee on Vegetables: Duncan Fin- layson, Jamaica Plain (Chairman) ; Wm. N. Craig, Henry M. Ho%vard. Committee on Gardens: John K. M. L. Farquhar, Boston (Chairman); David R. Craig, Jackson T. l>awson, Arthur 11. Fewkes, T. D. Hatfleld, Ricliard lllttinger, Dr. Harris Kennedy, William Nicliolson, Thomas Roland, Charles Sander, Wilfrid Wheeler, Roliert Cameron. Committee on Chilldren's Gardens : Henry S. Adams, J imaica Plain (Chairman) : Harry S. Rand, Miss Margaret A. Rand, Wm. P. Rich, James Wheeler, Mrs. Augus- tus Hemeiiway. Finance Committee: Walter Hunnewell (Chairman) ; Arthur F. Estabrook, Stephen M. Weld Committee on Library: Charles S. Sar- gent (Chairman) ; Ernest B. Dane, George B. Dorr, Charles S, Minot. Committee on Lectures and Publications: Wilfrid Wheeler (Chairman) ; George B. Dorr, F. C. Sears. Committee on Membership: John K. M. L. Farquhar, R. M. Saltonstall, Walter Hunnewell. Superintendent of Exhil)itions : James Wheeler. The annual award of the George Robert White Medal of Honor was voted to the Park Commission of the City of Rochester, N. Y. This is the fifth award of this medal which is given annually for eminent service in horticulture. It is given to the Parli Commission of Rochester this year in recognition of its suc- cessful efforts in establishing one of the most important collections of trees in America, in increasing the love of plants and horticulture among the people of Rochester, and in exploring the flora of western New York and of adjacent regions. The previous re- cipients of the award are Prof. C. S. Sargent of the Arnold Arboretum, Jackson T. Dawson, also of the Arbor- etum, Victor Lenioine, the lato emi- nent horticulturist of France, and M. H. Walsh, the noted rose grower of Woods Hole. Mass. On tke same date A. M. Davenport of Watertown exhibited his new be- gonia Florence Davenport and was awarded a silver medal. It is a sport from Gloire de Lorraine. F. J. Dolansby of Lynn showed a number of hybrid Caftleya Trianae for which he was awarded honorable mention and a silver medal for the variety alba. Wm. P. Rich, Sec'y. The Meyer Green SILKALINE ij S THE LONGEST AND STRONGEST IN THE WORUJ And for sale by all the leading florist* and supply bouses throughout the land. If vour Jobber does not keep it, write direct to us and we will see that yoa are fully supplied. Apply to Samples Sent Free THE JOHN C. MEYER THREAD 00., LOWELL, MASS. In Writing Advertisers Kindly Mention HORTICULTrRE. KOMADA BROS. Manufacturers of all Kinda of WIRE DESIGNS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 1008 Vine Street, - - PHILADELPHIA, PA. THE Florists' Supply House of America H. BAYERSDORFER & CO. 1129 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa. UNITED ICE MACHINES For Florists and Creenhouses. Hundreds in successful stores everywhere. Let us show you their economy. Ask for Catalog XI. UNITED REFRIGEFATOi» & ICE MACHINE CO., Kenosha, Wis. number of The Main Line Floral Guide is before us. It is meant as a stimulant to the retail department which is an Important and growing end of his business at Overbrook and Strafford, Pa. An excellent and com- mendable publication and sure to bring good results. A good method to follow by any pushing and progres- sive retailer. Mr. Johnson is assist- ant editor and general manager. W. J. Ke.n.n'ehy Re-elected President Gardeners' and Flor- ists' Club of Boston. PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED. Edward A. Stroud comes on the stage in the role of editor. The initial A GLADIOLUS WORKER. A. E. Kunderd of Goshen, Ind., who originated the first ruffled gladiolus (Kunderdi Glory) has just sold to a Chicago house his entire stock of Chi- cago White, a variety which has proven itself very valuable to florists, as it is one of the very best forcing sorts as well as being remarkably early outdoors. Mr. Kunderd has suc- c(?eded in raising Pome remarkably beautiful sorts, which have gained great favor with the public, notably Kunderdi Glory (the first ruffled sort) Mrs. Frank Pendleton, Jr., Ida Van, Gov. Hadley, Pride of Goshen, Amaryl- lis, El Captain, Myrtle, Mary Ban- croft and others of equal merit. His strain is unlike Childsl or Groff's and has an individuality of its own. All things being favorable, Mr. Kunderd will bring next August to the annual show of the American Gladolus So- ciety some of his newest eeedllnga. 20 HOETICULTURE January 3, 1914 GARDENIAS Dozen $2.00— $4.00, 100 $15.00-$25.00 For the balance of the season you can depend on us for all the Gardenias you need. The quality is as fine as any grown and our prices are always right. The Leo NSessen Co. i28..^^Scrsu.. PHiLADELPHtA MpDtlon HORTICDLTl'BB wbcn writing. ttlllllllllllllllllllllllllllilllllllllllllllllllllillllllllllillllllllllllllitt audi = To Cut Flower Growers Retail Florlata IF YOU s 3 want to 6nd a market for your s product s want a regular or special supply S oi the product of the best S growers s Consult the Advertisements on these Wholesale Flower Pages S The Advertisers Represented Here are the Leading 5 £ Concerns In the Wholesale Flower Trade S ?IIIHIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIIIIIIIIIllllillilillllllllllllHiililllllllllllHIHIIIlS THE BEST LETTERS FOR FLORISrS USE THOSE MADE BY THE Boston Florist Letter Co. e« PEABI. ST. BOSTON N. F. McCarthy, Mcr. Block L.etter8, $2.00 per 100. Script letters, $3.00 per 100. Order direct or bay from your local ■Dpply dealer. Insist on iiaTlnr the BOSTON Inacriptions, Emblems, etc. Always In Stock. 1 ■^ \ ► CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA. PA. J \ / K ROBERT J. DYSART PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT AND AUDITOR SiDiple methods of correct accounting especially adapted for florists' use. BOOKS BALANCED AND ADJUSTED Merchants Bank Buildine^ M STATE ST. BOSTON Whan writing to adoertitert hindty Mention HORTICULTURE. WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS — ''^^''^ PRICES — Per 100 TO DEALERS ONLY Roses Am. Beauty, Special " '* Fancy and Extra No.i Killamey, Extra " Ordinary Richmond, Hillingdon, Extra *• *' Ordinary . . Maryland, ,\Vard,Taft, Sunburst, Ex. *' " *' '* Ordinary Russell, Sha\vyer Carnations, Fancy " Ordinary Cattleyas Cypripediums Lilies, Longiflorum Callas Lily of the Valley. Paper Whites, Roman Hyacinths . . Freesias Violets Daises . Sweet Peas Gardenias Adiantum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus, Strings (loo). " ** & Spren. (loobchs.). CINCINNATI December g CHICAGO Xmas Prices BUFFALO Xmas Prices 20.00 15.00 10.00 6.00 3.00 8.00 4.00 8.00 3.00 to 2.00 to 35-00 20.00 15.00 10.00 5.00 10.00 6.00 10.00 5.00 5.00 3-00 60.00 to 75.00 . to 8.00 to 6.00 to 3.00 to 2. 00 to 2.00 to ■ 75 to ■75 1. 00 25.00 1. 00 12.00 40,00 25.00 10.00 8.00 4.00 3.00 3.00 1.00 1.00 2.00 30,00 1.25 15,00 50.00 40.00 75.00 50.00 25.00 15.00 6.00 25.00 12.00 ao.oo ; .00 8.00 6.00 12.00 8.00 3.00 3.00 1.50 1,00 1.50 40.00 .75 12.00 35-00 35-00 to to 100,00 75.00 50.00 25.00 12.00 35-00 20.00 30.00 15.00 to to 12.00 8.00 100.00 15.00 12.00 500 4.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 50,00 1. 00 15.00 50.00 50.00 75.00 50.00 35.00 20.00 10.00 12.00 8 00 20.00 10.00 20.00 6.00 4.00 15.00 10.00 10.00 4.00 2.00 1. 00 1. 00 •75 1. 00 10.00 25.00 25.00 to to to 85.00 60.00 50.00 25.00 15.00 15.00 10.00 25.00 15.00 25.00 8.00 6.00 75.00 20.00 12.00 15.00 5.00 3.00 1.50 I ■as 1.50 1.25 15.00 50.00 35-00 PITTSBURG December 15 35.00 20.00 800 4.00 10,00 6.00 8.00 4.00 to 50.00 to to 3.00 .75 . to . to to to to to to .50 to 40.00 to to to 35.00 to 35-00 to 50.00 40.00 25.00 12.00 6.00 15.00 8.00 12.00 6.00 6.00 3.00 75.00 15.00 15.00 4.00 3.00 1.25 3.00 1.00 50.00 1.25 20.00 50.00 50.00 POEHLMANN BROS. CO. (Supply of Best Cut Flowers all the Year Around 72-74 EAST RANDOLPH ST., - CHICAGO. If Interested, send ns yonr name and addreu for our weekly price Ust. PETER REINBERG WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS 37 RANDOLPH STREET . - - ■ CHICAGO, ILL. WELCH BROS. CO. AMERICAN BEAUTY, KILLARNEY, RICHMOND, MARYLAND AND ALL THE SUPERIOR ROSES, ULY OF THE VALLEY, CARNATIONS, ORCHIDS BKST PRODUCED 226 Devonshire Street, Boston, Mass. CHICAGO CARNATION CO. A. T. PYFER, Manager 30 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO, ILL Wired Toothpicks Manufactured by W.J. GOWEE, Berlin, N.Y. M,Me.... •!.«•. W,«O0....«1.M. Smple ttm F*r Mrie by dealers. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, Inc. WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORKTS Conslgnmeiits Solicited Hardy Fancy Fern Our Speciedty 38-40 BRDMWAY. DETIMMT, MIOH E. G.HILL CO. Wholesale Florists Fleaaa menUon Hortlcnltare whea wriUac. January 3, 1914 HORTICULTUKE 21 CATTLEYAS A magriificent lot, mostly Trianae, some light, some darker. A very good grade medium size flowers, Percivalliana and Trianae at $3.00 per dozen. IiEADQr.\KTERS FOR (iKEENS. Uoxwooil, case of ."iO lbs $ 8.00 (■alax. Hrnnze ami tireen, per Uejiv.v, 11X10 (a-. 1.50 of lO.fMM). . . 7.30 Willi Siiiilax. per <-aMe 5.00 Bronze anil <;reeil >lahonia, per MIO I'er 1000 Leiicothoe, Green per 100 I'er I0(M) ..50 1..-J0 IJ..=iO and Bronze, 1.00 7.50 Mexiean Iv.v. per 100 1.00 I'er 1000 7.50 KIBBt»N.S — Many new patterns ki exclusive rihhons. If yon iiave not yet re- ceiveil one of our new ratalognes. advihe us at onie anil we will mail you a eop.v. ]..aurel KopiuK. Extra per 100 yds 8.(MI Siiiilax. string 20 anil .25 llard.v I>a^i;er Ferns, best qual- ity, larfie fronds, per lOOO. . Extra loHK, per 1000 (ireen Sbeet Moss, per bag Asparamis StriiiKs, ea<'li Cut Heniloi'k, per l>iinille 3.50 AsparaKiis and SpenKerii Bun- dles, eaeli SpbaKiiuni .Moss, hurlapped, 10- bbl. bales, eiwh 4.00 5-ljale lots. eiU'h ;{.75 10-bale lots S.50 1.50 3.00 3.S0 .50 $.S.PENNOCK-MEEHANCO. PHILADELPHIA 1608-20 Ludlow St. NEW YORK 117 West 28th St. WASHINGTON 1216 H. St., N. W. BALTIMORE Franklin and St. Paul Stt. 'AV\'^ Flower Market Reports WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS There is not much to add BOSTON to the notes on Christ- mas trade which appeared last week. The retail stores had stocked up well on plants, and as usual, devoted their energies to dis- posing of them first, holding off their flower purchasing largely until the last day. A good many azaleas were left over in retailers' hands, but with this exception the plants moved off very clean. In the rose market it is to be noted that the ready sellers were the medium grades — a 15 to 18-inch stem class being generally acceptable. The high grades evidently cost too much for the average buyer, and the culls and low grade product were scorned as not fit to buy. Of course, the bright colors had the preference and white dragged badly, not in roses alone, but in every line. The carna- tion was all right in colors, but of the whites there was a heavy over- stock and lots were sacrificed at un- quotable figures. Even in the colored sorts they had to be fresh and bright to command respectable prices. To revert to the roses once more, it should be said that never before has Boston seen so many American Beau- ties for Christmas. The well-known shipping facilities of this market at steady Christmas prices and the slumi) in holiday values of this rose in other centres brought art influx from outside which bore heavily on those local dealers who sought to maintain the quoted rates and a break was inevi- table. Richmond, Killarney and Sun- burst sold quite well, but Maryland, Taft, Ward and Hillingdon moved dis- appointingly slow. Cattleyas were so poor in quality that many were lost and nobody cared. There was a sur- plus of lily of the valley, although the sales were lively. Single violets went off all right, but doubles were rather TRADE PRICES - Per 100 TO DEALERS ONLY Roses BOSTON January i Am. Beauty, Special I 40,00 ■' " Fancy and Extra | 20.00 " No. I I 10,00 K.illarney, Extra " Ordinary Richmond, Hillingdoo, Extra *' " Ordinary Maryland, Ward, Taft, Sunburst. Extra " " " "Ordinary 4.00 Russell, Shawyer 10.00 Carnations, Fancy 2.00 " Ordinary i,ck) Cattleyas Cypripediums Lilies, Longiflorum Catlas.. . . Lily of the Valley Paper Whiles, Roman Hyacinths Freesias Violets. Daisies Sweet Peas .... , Ganieaias Adianlum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus, Strings (100) . " *' & Spren. (100 Bchs.) . 5.00 8.00 40,00 6.00 2.00 1. 00 60.00 30.00 15.^ X5--X) D.OO 15.00 6.00 15.00 6,00 20.00 3.00 2.00 50.00 15.00 8.00 12.00 4.00 2.00 .75 to to 1,50 to 25.00 to 75 to 12.00 to 35.00 to 10,00 to 1. 00 2. 00 3.00 35-00 1. 00 15.00 50.00 25.00 ST. LOUIS December 15 PHILA. December 15 25.00 to 10.00 6.00 40.00 I 25.00 20.00 15.00 4.00 8.00 5.00 8.00 3.00 2.00 15.00 10.00 5.00 12.00 6.00 10.00 6.00 4.00 2.50 40.00 to 50.00 12.00 10.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 .40 15.00 15.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 ■75 •75 1,00 12.00 35 -oo 15.00 1.25 15.00 50.00 25.00 5.00 6.00 3.00 10.00 4,00 6.00 4.00 5.00 4.00 40.03 12-50 10.00 12.50 2.00 1. 00 ■25 1.50 •50 16.00 to to 15.00 35.00 35-00 35-00 20.00 12.50 10,00 6,00 12.00 8,00 15.00 6.00 25.00 5.00 3.00 60.00 15.00 12.50 15.00 4.00 3.00 1. 00 3.00 I.OO 33-0O 1.00 20.00 50.00 50.00 slow. Gardenias were miserable in quality. The quarantine laws made havoc with the greens business and the "dead line" on shipments from certain sections of New England was enforced rigidly both by this country and Canada. The cut flower market has taken a big slump since Christmas. Carna- tuj^is suffered the most and not only have prices gone down to an unprece- dented level for this date, but the ice chests of the wholesale dealers are gorged with carnations as well as paper white narcissi, mignonette, lilies and other things. Roses, happily, are 'moving satisfactorily, American Beau- ty especially so, Killarney, white and pink, Taft. and Ward are selling all right in the medium grades. Lily of the valley is very abundant and of superb quality and is being moved off well on that account. The Christmas week's BUFFALO business was such that it is not known as yet whether the volumn of trade exceeded previous years. The buying of holly began early and as the supply was shorter each day from Monday on, prices advanced slightly, but the qual- ity was not up to previous years. Other decorating greens sold as well as other years. The retailers were prepared with enough artifical mater- ial to swing all orders and this season broke all records in the sale of this stuff. Plants went well and there was a good supply of all blooming and foliage stock. When a salesman cannot secure a cut flower order, a fine plant of some kind should be sug- gested. In the cut flower line there is much to be said. Quotations were higii on everything although the high- est mark was not reached except pos- sibly on one or two items. There was. {Continued on Page 23) 52 HORTICULTURE January 3, 1914 H. E. FROMENY Wholesale Comtnission Florist, Choice Cut Flowers, »7 West 28th St. NEW YORK Telephones: 2200, 2201, Madison Square. Moore, Hentz & Nash Wholesale Commisaon Florists 55 and 57 West 26th Street New York i — WM. P. FORD — , Wholesale Florist 167 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK ObU sad iBspect the Best BsUblitbrneiii 1b tk« Wboleule Flower District Telephone No. 766 M»dison Sqoare QEO C. SIEBRbCHT WHOLESALE FLORIST I09 NA/e^-r 2S«K> ST CONSIGNMENS SOLICfTED MOM {tjjlj MADISON SQ.. NEW YORK JOHN YOUNG AA/lt^l^s^l^ F'loris-fc «3 WEST 28th STRtET NEW YORK CITY Consignments Solicited Phone 7362 Madison Square THE KERVAN COMPANY Feniit, Mosii'^. Wild Smllaz, Oalftx, Lencothoer Palmetto, Cyras, both fresh cut and prepared. lAorel. Hemlock, all Deroratlnff Ever^reeas. M.{;^| mi,. 119 W. 28 St., New York ^CED an KCLLER 133 West 26tb St.. New York Florists' Supplies AA> manufarture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work & Novelties and iire dealers iu Decorative Glassware, Growers and Florists' Requisites WILLIAM H. KUEBLER Brooklyn'* Foremost and Best WHOLESALE COMMISSION HOUSE A Fir.t CUss Market for «U CUT FLOWERS .28 Willonghby SL, Brooklyn, N. Y. M. C. FORD 12t West 28th St., NEW YORK fill ROSES. [n:ii;f gmnaiions A Full Line of ALL CUT FLOWERS. Telephone. 3870 or 3871 Madison Square FRANK MILLANG Wholesale Florist ;55-57 West 26th St., NEW YORK Shipments^ any quantity. Whole- sale Market Rates I*. J. s^vtroMi Successor to JOHN I. RAYNOB Wholesale Commission Florist ^S^gT^'^^y^ A full line of ( lioice Cut Flower Stock for all purposes. The HOME OF THE LILY by the 100 1000 or 10,000. TEL. 1998 MADISON SQUARE 49 Wcst 28tb St., Ncw Yoflc City Estsbliihed 1887 J. K. Al-L IM Still Going Strong OLDEST IN YEARS BUT UP-TO-DATE IN SERVICE A SQUARE DE.\L. PROMPT RETURNS. MONEY ALWAYS READY. 106 WEST 28TH ST., NEW YORK Opens 6 A. M. daily. Telephone, 167 and 4468 Mad. Sq. HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY THE HIGHEST %#A9 I CV ALWAYS CR.\DE OF VML.L.tT ON HAND GARDENIAS. DAISIES, ROSES AND CARNATIONS JAMES McMANUS, mVs?. 105 W. 28th St., New York NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only ROSES AND CARNATIONS i American Beauty, Special ; *' '* Fancy and Extra No. I Killamey, Extra " Ordinary Richmond, Hillingdon, Extra *' " Ordinary Maryland, Ward, Taft, Sunburst, Extra '* " " *' Ordinary. Russell, Shawyer Carnations, t ancy Grade ** Ordinary Ust Half of Week ending Dec. 27 1913 50.00 10.00 1. 00 5.00 3.00 JO.OO 4.00 10.00 4.00 10.00 4.00 2.00 75.00 50.00 20.00 15.00 5.00 20.00 10.00 20.00 10.00 20.00 6.00 4.00 First Half of Week beginning Dec. 29 Xmas Prices 50.00 20.00 10.00 8.00 4.00 8.00 3.00 12,00 3.00 2.00 75-00 50.00 20 00 12.00 8.00 20.00 10.00 15.00 8.00 20.00 8.00 3.00 BADGLEY, RIEOEL & MEYER, Inc. WHOLESALE FLORISTS, 34 West 28th St., New York Telephones j Jg|g \ Madison Square CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED ALBANY CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE V^J^^^o^"-""- 76 Maiden Lane, ALBANY, N.Y. SAVE TIME AND MONEY BY SENDING YOUB OBDEB TO US Prices Right Consignments Solicited. Telephone Connection — fVIONTREAL FLORAL EXCHANGE, LTD.— ; ORGANIZED FOB THE BENEFIT OF THE CANADIAN TRADE. CUT FLOWERS AND FLOBIST8' SUPPLIES OF EVEBY DESCRIPTION. Home-sTTown Stock a Specialty. STRICTLY WHOLESALE; NOTHING SOL* AT BETAIL. Ample refereace tornlsbed as to ataBdlmc aad OnaaelaJ ablUtr •( tb« cempaar. 123 MANSFIELD STREET, MONTREA.1^. P. Q. WALTER F. SHERIDAN Wholesale Commission Dealer in CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 133 West 28th Street, New York Telephone — 3533-3533 Madison Square CENTRALLY' LOCATED. THE HCB OP THE FLOWER MARKET SECTION CHARLES MILLANG Wholesale Florist 55 & 57 W. 26 St., N. Y. Telephone "iOG'i Madison Frank H. Traendly Charles Scbenck TRAENOLY & SCHENCK AVKoIesale Florists 131 West 28th St., New York Telephones : 798 and 799 MadUon Square Consignments Solicited HENRY M. ROBINSON.PreB. MAURICE L. OLASS Treai. CHAS.E.ROBINSON.V-Prcs JDSEl'H M AKIiOI.I.S, Secy HENRY M. ROBINSON GO. or XEW YORK NA^Kol^s^l^ F'ioris'fcs Maurice L. Glass, Manager 55-67 WEST 2eth ST.... NEW YORK CITT Special Attention to the Shipping Tmde January 3, 1914 HORTICULTURE 23 GEORGE B.HART WHOLESALE FLORIST 24 Stone St., Rochester, N.Y. Telephone 3800 Madison Square WOODROW & MARKETOS WHOLESALE Plantsmen and Florists 41 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Flower Market Reports (CtMinucA from ptJge 21 ) sufficient stock on any line except medium priced Richmond and Pink Killarney. There were too many ot the White Killarney of select grade to secure the high mark price. A fine lot of Bonsilene, Ward, Safrano, Milady and corsage flowers such as Tiolets. lily of the valley, Roman hya- cinths, daisies, sweet peas, etc., sold ■well. There was a slight shoitage in colored carnations and an oversupply ot white. Christmas business gen- CHICAGO erally was better than had been expected, espe- cially in the city. The sunshine, early in the week, brought out more flowers than had seemed possible, and the city trade responded better, some report, than ever before. It was noticed, however, that prices on roses and car- nations lowered from previous quota- tions and that stock, held back till the last did not sell so well. The amount of "pickled" stock was less than usual. or else was in the hands of fewer wholesalers, for it was not so much In evidence as heretofore. The long- stemmed American Beauties were mostly splendid stock and prices held up to the last, there being practically no medium leneths to draw from. Kil- larneys and Richmonds formed the bulk "of the rose offerings, but there proved to be so many that prices, as quoted in advance, could not be main- tained. As it is. the report still per- sists that many ice boxes contained quantities of roses after Christmas trade was over. Prices continued to decline till the end ot the week, and the Monday after Christmas found the market very quiet. It is estimated that from two to three thousand American Beautfes were shipped to this market from the east during Christmas week. Some arrived in good condition and were sold to ad- vantage, while othfrs were so bad as to be refused and returned to the shippers. One of the prominent re- tailers refused all of his. while an- other received Beauties which he says ■were the equal of the home-grown ones. On the whole, it is believed that there is considerable risk in handling eastern Beauties here. B. S. SUNN, JR. \i I O LET 3 CARNATIOKS, ROSES SS and 57 W. 26th St., New York Shipping Orders CarefuUr Filled EDWARD REID WHOLESALE FLORIST 1619-21 Raostead St., Philidelphia, Pa. CHOICE BEAUTIES, ORCHIDS, VALLEY, ROUS and all Seasonable Varieties of Cut Flmrs William F. Kasting Co. NA/Holesal' 383-387 ELLICOTT ST. loris-ts BUFFALO, N. Y. NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only MISCELLANEOUS Caltleyas Cypripediums Lilies, Longifiorum Callas ■ Lily of the Valley Paper Whites, Roman Hyacinths Freesias Violeta ■■ Daises Sweet Peas (per loo bunches) Gardenias Adiantum Stnilax - Asparagus Plumosus, strings (per lOo) " *' & Spren (loo bunches). Last Half of Week ending Dec. 27 1913 First Half of Week beginning Dec. 29 Xmas Prices 20.00 I2.00 6.00 I2.00 3.00 I. 00 .5° 1. 00 6.00 20.00 ■5° 6.00 15.00 ' 10.00 to 60.00 to 15.00 to 8.00 to 15.00 to 4.00 to 2.00 to to X.25 to 2.00 to 8.00 to 60.00 •75 B.oo 25.00 25.00 Christmas business CINCINNATI proved to be very good— b e 1 1 e r than even the most optimistic had hoped for, when the business since Thanks- giving was taljen into consideration. The local call was equal to that of last year, while shipping trade was very good. Everything in roses sold read- ily. Outside of Pink and White Kil- larney the offerings were very limi- ited, both reds and American Beauties being away off crop. The cut of car- nations was large and toward the close of Christmas business prices weak- ened considerably. The supply ot white was more than equal to the de- mand. Narcissi were so plentiful that they yielded only a fair price. Their prices since Christmas have been bet- ter than at any time before or during the Christmas rush. Violets sold so well for Christmas that the supply ran short of the demand. Poinsettias sold well. As we predicted two NEW YORK weeks ago. there was ample stock of all kinds at Christmas time to satisfy all demands— only more so. We will mention first the flowers that brought more than was expected. They were "Beauties," the best realizing $.75 and in a few isolated cases $1.00 each. Violets, which were in only a moder- ate supply, sold for $.75 and $1.00 per 100 and specials $1.25 and $1.50. Cat- tlevas went well with $.60 for the top with occasional sales at $.75, smaller and poorer grades selling at $.20 to $.35. Gardenias in sufficient supply to satisfy all demands. $.60 for the lop grades down to $.20. The disappoint- ment was in the decreased demand for red stock of any kind. Poinsettas w-ere carried over everywhere and top notch on scarlet carnations was about $.10. Richmond roses of the smaller grades sold fairly well and the top grades would have gone better had the stock been good, but it was the old story of "pickling" and there were hundreds and hundreds of Richmonds carried over which were so soft and full blown that they were unsalable. This was the case with some of the top grades of the other varieties. When! oh when! will the grower learn the mistake of keeping up a practice that is proving so injurious to the florists' business at holiday time? Carnations were plentiful and other than red sold from $5.00 to $6.00 per hundred, but of course there were inferior grades that sold for much less. Lilies moved slowly, market overstocked. Lily of the valley did well. In roses, Killarneys, both white and pink, arrived in great quantities; smaller grades selling from $3 to $6, and special from $10 to $15. Sun- burst, Aaron Ward and Hillingdon cleaned out nicely. French Trumpet narcissi, a limited supply. Daphne quite plentiful at $3.00 per dozen. As- paragus sold out well as there was very little Southern stock in evidence. The retailers all claim to have had a splendid business and to have sold out of plants of which they all had a big stock. Taken as a whole, the volume of business was very large with prices lower than previous years at the same time. The Christmas PHILADELPHIA cut flower market in this city this vear was all in favor of the retailer. The growers and their agents started out with a bold front and managed to get last year's prices in the early stages but later the situation changed and it was a hard fight for the grow- ers to get anything like a decent price. The weather and all other con- ditions were such that the market was swamped with fine stock and the re- tailers took immediate advantage and beat down the prices. Top grade Continued on /'age 2S 24 HORTICULTURE January 3, 1914 Buyer's Directory and Ready Reference Guide Advertisements under this iiead, one cent a word. Initials count as words Display advertlserB in this IsBue are also listed under this classification without charge. Reference to tiBt at Advertisers will indicate the respective pages. Buyers falling to find what they want in this list will confer a favor by writing us and we will try to put tbMft In communication with reliable dealers. ACCOUNTANT R. J. Dysart, 40 State St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. AMPELOPSIS Ampelopsls Veitchii — Largest stock of 2-year transplanted in the United States. All sizes up to strong 3-ft. plant. Send for prices Before placing your order else- where. CHAS. BLACK, Hightstown, N. J. AFHINE Aphine Mfg. Co., Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. APHIS PCNK Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. ARACCARIAS Godfrey Aschmann, Philadelpbla, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. ASPARAGUS J. E. Felthousen, Schenectady, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. AVCCBA. Aacuba japonlca, bushy plants, 35c. to 12.60 each. JULIUS ROEHRS CO., Rutherford, N. J. AZALEAS P. Ouwerkerk, Hoboken, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Leutby & Co , Roslindale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Otto Heinecken, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. John McKenzie, No. Cambridge, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. A. M. Davenport, Watertown. Mass For page .see List of Advertisers. BAY TREES McHutchison & Co., New York For page see List of Advertisers. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. August Rolker & Sons, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Bay Trees and Bux Trees, all sizes and prices. List on application. JULIUS ROEHRS CO., Rutherford, N. J. BEDDING PI,.ANTS R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. For page see List of Advertisers. BEGONIAS A. M. Davenp.)rt, Watertown, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers '■ L BOrLERS Kroeschell Bros. Co., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. King Construction Co., North Tonawanda, N. Y. "King Ideal" Boiler. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Burnham Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Hitchings & Co., New York City. BOXES— CFT FiOWER FOX-DING Edwards Folding Box Co., Philadelphia. For page see Lisi. of Advertisers. Folding cut flower boxes, the best made. Write for list. HOLTON & HUNKEL CO., Milwaukee. Wis. BOXWOOD TREES Bobbink & Atkins. Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. BUI.BS AND TUBERS J. M. Thorburn & Co., New York City. Freesia and Lilium Harrlsii Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers. Michell's Seed House, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Ralph M. Ward & Co., New York City. Horseshoe Brand Lily Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Boddington, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. John Lewis Childs, Flowtrfleld, L, I., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Henderson & Co., Chicago, 111. Lilium Giganteum. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. Schwake & Co., New York City. Horticultural Importers and Exporters. For page see List of Advertisers. O. V. Zangen, Hoboken, N. J. Jersey-Grown Callas. For page see List of Advertisers. C. KEUR & SONS, HILLEGOM, Holland. Bulbs of all descriptions. Write for prices. NEW YORK Branch, 8-10 Bridge St. CANNAS New Wholesale List just issued. Send for it. THE CONARD & JONES COM- PANY, West Grove, Pa. Canard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. Swastika Brand Cannas. For page see List of Advertisers. CARNATIONS Patten & Co., Tewksbury, Mass. Princess Dagmar. For page see List of Advertisers. F. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette, Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. Pa. S. S. Skidelsky & Co.. Phila Carnation Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Carnation Co., Chicago, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. Cottage Gardens Co., Inc., Queens, N. Y. Carnation Matchless. For page see List of Advertisers. CARNATION STAPLE carnations quickly, easily and mended. Pillsbury's Carnation 20(10 for $1.00 po^t paid. I. L. Split cheaply Staple, PILLSBURY, Galeshurg, 111. ■ -^ — ~ CHRYSANTHEMUMS Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. Chrysanthemum Manual. For page see List of Advertisers. Sheparrt's Garden Carnation Co., 292 Fairmount St., Lowell, Mass. Chrysanthemum Stock Plants. For page see List of Advertisers. COCOANUT FIBRE SOU, 20th Century Plant Food Co., Beverly, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. CYCL.AMENS Thomas Roland, Nahant, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. A. M. Davenport, Watertown, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Cyclamen seedlings, best German strain, separate colors, .$15.00 per 1,000. JOHN ZEEH, Madison Street Florist, Grove Ave. and Madison St., Oak Park, 111. L'OO.OOO Giant Flowering Cyclamen Seed.- lings in six separate colors, our own grown strain. .Seed only taken of Numberblos- soins. From seed flats, August-sown, $2.50- Iii-r 100; ,$20.00 per 1000. Once trans- planted, .$3..50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. Cash, with order. Cultural directions with alL packages. CHRIST. WINTERICH, Cyela- meu Specialist, Defiance, O. DAHLJAS Dahlias at greatly reduced prices for 3914. Send for wholesale list. Order early. J. L. MOORE, Northboro, Mass. Dahlias. 800,000 Clumps to offer. Sen* your list of wants to the Largest Dahlia. Grower in the World. J. K. ALEXANDER, "The Dahlia King," East Brldgewater, Mass. NEW DAHLIAS FOR 1913. Dorothy Peacock, Mrs. J. Gardner Cas- sett. Golden Wedding, New Century Dahl- ias, etc. Big stock of best cut flower dahlias. Write for surplus list and special prices. PEACOCK DAHLIA FARMS, Wll- liamstown Junction, N. J.; Post Office, Berlin, N. J. Dahlias — 2500 field clumps, latest varie- ties, cheap for cash ; or what have you to- exchange? GEO. H. WALKER, Dahlia Expert, North Dighton, Mass. DECORATIVE PLANTS Leuthy & Co , Perkins St. Nurseries,. Roslindale, Mass. 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. Woodrow & Marketos, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. J. W. Keller Co., Inc., Brooklyn and White- stone, L. I.. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Schultheis, College Point, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. DETROIT AND MOREHEAD RETURN TRAPS FOR SALE Robt. Ross Jones, Harrisburg, Pa. DRACAENAS J K. Felthousen, Schenectady, N. Y. F'ur page see List of Advertisers. FERNS A. Leuthy & Co. Roslindale, Mass. For page set List of Advertisers. H. H. Barrows & Son, WLitman, Mass. B'or 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. A. M. Davenport, Watertown, Mass. For page tee List of Advertisers. For List of Advertisers See Page 3 January 3, 1914 HORTICULTUBB »5 FERNS — Continued Alonze J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. For page Bee List of Advertliers. Frank Oechslin. Chicago, 111. Table Ferns. For page see List of Advertlsen. Jobn McKenile, No. Cambridge, Mass For page see List of Advertisers. Ernest Oechslin. River Forest, 111. Ferns for Dishes. For page see List of Advertisers. FERTrLIZERS 9Mb Centnry Plant Food Co., Beverly, Mass. Fertllene. For page see List of Advertisers. Pulverized Manure Co., Chicago, 111. Wizard Brand Cattle Manure. For page see List of Advertisers. New York Stable Manure Co., Jersey City, N. J. Horse Stable Manure. For page see List of Advertisers. Consumers' Fertilizer Co.. New York City. Mak-Gro, Odorless Plant Food. For page see List of Advertisers. Hudson Carnon Co., Ballston Spa, N. Y. Davldge's Special Phosphorus. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS' LETTERS Boston Florist Letter Co., Boston, Mass. For page sec List of Advertisers. FLORISTS' SCFFLIEB N. F. McCarthy & Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. M. Rice Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Reed & Keller, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. H. Bayersdorfer & Co.. Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Welch Bros. Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Komada Bros., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWER POTS W. H. Ernest, Washington, D. C. Washincton, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. A. H. Hews & Co., Cambridge. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Hilflnger Bros., Ft. Edward, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Harry Balsley. Detroit Flower Pot Co., Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. FlINGINE Aphlne Mfg. Co., Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. GALAX Michigan Cut Flower Co., Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. Kervan Co., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. GERANIUMS R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. For page see List of Advertisers. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington. N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian. Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. J. E. Felthousen, Schenectady, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. GER.4NIUMS— Continued 50,000 S. A. Nutt, all top cuttings, stock plants grown under glass, well rooted, $10.00 per 1000. Cash. ROSS BROS.. Du Bjls, Pa. GLADIOLUS John Lewis Chllds, Flowerfleld, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Planting stock of the finest Florists' Mixtures, $2.50 per 1000 up. Send for list. H. E. MEADER, Dover, N. H. America, planting stock, $2.75 per ■ 1000. Taconic, large bright pink, $5.00 per 1000. Bulhlets, 50c. and $1.00 per quart, respec- tively. HOMER F. CHASE, Haverhill Road, Lawrence, Mass. America, Extra Selected Bulbs, $15.00 per 1000. America, First Size Bulbs, $12.00 per 1000. America, Blooming Bulbs, $7.00 per 1011(1. America, I'lanting Bulbs, $2.50 per KXIO. America, Bulblets, $2..")0 per Peck ; $10.00 per Bushel. BROOKLAND GAR- DENS, Woburn, Mass. GLASS Sharp, Partridge & Co., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Parshelsky Bros., Inc., 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. Stearics 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. Lord & Burnham Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Metropolitan Material Co., Brooklyn, N. Y. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION Bird Steel-frame Greenhouse Co., Inc., New York City. 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. Frank Van Assche, Jersey City, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Burnham Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Pierson U-Bar Co., New York City. Metropolitan Material Co., Brooklyn, N. Y. Hitchings & Co., New York City. GUTTERS King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. Y. King Channel Gutter. For page see List of Advertisers. Metropolitan Material Co., Brooklyn, N. Y. 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, Detroit. Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. The Kervan Co., New York For page see List of Advertisers. HARDWOOD ASHES Unleached Hardwood Ashes For Sale. GEORGE L. MUNROE & SONS, Oswego, N. Y. HART'S HANDY HANDLES Geo. B. Hart, Rochester, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. HEATING APPARATUS Kroeschell Bros. Co., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Bird Steel-frame Greenhouse Co., Inc., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Burnham Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Rob't Ross Jones, Harrlsburg, Pa. HELIOTROPES Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS Bay State Nurseries, No. Abington, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. P. Ouwerkerk, HobokeUj N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Bohbink & 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, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Parshelsky Bros.. Brooklyn. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Burnham Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. HYDRANGEAS Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia, Pa. New P'rench. INSECTICIDES Aphlne Manufacturing Co., Madison, N. J. Aphine and Funglne. For page see List of Advertisers. Lemon Oil Co., Baltimore, Md. Standard Insecticides. For page see List of Advertisers. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. Aphis Punk and Nikoteen. For page see List of Advertisers. B. G. Pratt Co., New York City. S^aleclde. For page see I>ist of Advertisers. The H. A. Stoothoff Co.. Mt. Vernon, N. T. -\phicide Powder. For page see List of Advertisers. JACK FROST MATS Wm. Elliott & Sons, New York. JERITS.4LEM CHERRIES Jerusalem Cherries, pot grown, 4-ln., fine plants, full of red berries. $15.00 per 100. Cash. F. SOKOL, Worcester, Mass. LAURUS Laurus Cerasus: Bnsh. 3,5c. $1.00 each; Standards, $7.50-$10.00 each; Pyramids, $5.0O-$7.50 each. JULIUS ROEHBS CO., Rutherford, N. J. LEMON OIL Lemon Oil Co.. Baltimore, Md. For page see List of Advertisers. In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture 26 HOKTICULTUEE January 3, 1914 LXLY BIXBS R. M. Ward & Co., New York, N. Y. Horse Shoa Brand. For page see Liist of Advertisers. Fottler, B'iske, Rawson Co., Boston, MasB. For page see List of Advertisera. Chas. Sohwake & Co., New York City. Horticultural Importers and Exporters. For page see List of Advertisers. Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd., New York. Lllium Glganteum and Speclosum Bulbs. for Forcing. IjTl.y of the vatley pips August Rolker & Sons, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. McHutchlson & Co., New York City. Berlin Valley Pips. For page see List of Advertisers. Otto Heinecken, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Thorburn & Co., New York City. Cold Storage. For page see List of Advertisers. MARGUERITES Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. NIKOTEEN Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. XIKOTIANA Aphlne Mfg. Co., Madison, N. J. 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 sec 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. P. Hamilton Goodsell, New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. W. B. Whlttler & Co., South Framingham, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. August Rolker & Sons, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Brcck-Eoblnson Nurseries, Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Otto Heinecken, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. New ETngland Nurseries, Bedford, Mass. Nursery Stock for Fall Planting. For page see List of Advertisers. Felix & Dykhuis. Boskoop, Holland. Nursery Stock for Fall Planting. ONION SETS Leonard Seed Co., Chicago, 111. For page oee List of Advertisers. ORCHID FLOWERS Jas. McManus, New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. ORCHID PLANTS Lnger & Hurrpll. Summit, N. J. For page se? List of Advertisers. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Sander. St. Albans, England. Importer, Exporter, Growers, Hybridists. For page see List of Advertisers. Freeman Orchid Co., Fall River, Mass. For page see L;st of Advertisers. PALMS, ETC. A. Lcuthy & Co., Roslindale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. PALMS, ETC. — Continued Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Godfrey Aschmann, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. A. M. Davenport, Watertown, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Robert Craig Co., Philadelphia. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. John Scott, Brooklyn, N. Y. For page sec List of Advertisers. Joseph Heacock, Wyncote, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. August Rolker & Sons, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Otto Heinecken, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. PEAT J. H. Sprague, Barnegat, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. PEONIES Peonies. The world's greatest collection, 1200 sorts. Send for list. C. BETSCHEH, Canal Dover, O. PECKY CYPRESS BENCHES A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. PHOENIX Phoenix Canariensis, fine large plants, $7.50 $35.00 each. JULIUS ROEHRS CO., Rutherford, N. J. PIPE AND FITTINGS Kroeschell Bros. Co., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. King Construction Company, N. Tonawanda, N. Y. Shelf Brackets and Pipe Hangers. For page I'ee List of Advertisers. PLANT AND BULB IMPORTS August Rolker & Sons, New York Clty_. For page see List of Advertisers. McHutchlson & Co., New York City. For page tee List of Advertisers. RIBBONS AND CHIFFONS S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisera. ROSES P. Ouwerkerk. Hoboken, N. J. For page '■ee 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 Abington, Mags. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., Philadelphia, P«. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J. Rose Mrs. i_;eo. Shawyer. For page see List of Advertisers. Eastern Nurseries, Jamaica Plain, Mass. New Sargent Rose. For page see List of Advertisers. Wood Bros., Fishkill, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Robt. Scott & Son, Sharon Hill, Del. Co., Pa. New Rose KlUarney Brilliant. For page see List of Advertisers. John Cook, Baltimore, Md. New Red Rose, "Fmucls Scott Key." For page see List of Advertisers. A. N. Plerson, Inc., Cromwell, Codb. New Roses. For page see List of Advertisers. Otto Heinecken, New York. 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 TUBS H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. "Riverton Special." POTASH German Kali Works, Inc.. New York City. POT H.ANGERS Pot hangers, Kramer's, $1 do«., by exp., $1.25 by mail I. N. KRAMER & SONS, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. POWER AND SPRAY PUMPS C. J. Jager Co., Boston and Providence. For page see List of Advertisers. RAFFIA McHutchison & Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. REFRIGERATORS FOR FLORISTS United Refrigerator & Ice Machine Co., Kenosha, Wis. United Ice Machines. For page see List of Advertisers. Extra fine list of 2>4 In., one and two year field plants, just Issued. Send for It. THE CONARD & JONES COMPANY, West Grove. Pa. SEED GROWERS Leonard Seed Co., Chicago, III. For page see List of Advertisers. California Seed Growers' Association, San Jose, Cal. For page see List of Advertisers. Braslan Seed Growers Co., San Jose, Cal. For page see List of Advertisers. SEEDS Joseph Breck & Sons, Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. Schwake & Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Michell's Seed House, Philadelphia, Pa. Seasonable Flower Seeds. For page see List of Advertisers. W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia, P«. For page see List of Advertisers. Fottler, B'iske, Rjwson Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Boston, Mass. New and Choice Flower Seeds. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Thorburn & Co., New York Cltj. For page see List of Advertisers. Leonard Seed Co., Chicago, 111. Peas, Beans, Radish and all Garden Seeds. For page see List of Advertisers. Arthur T. Boddlngton, New York For page see List of Advertisers. S. Bryson Ayres Co., Independence, Mo. Sweet Peas. For page tee List of Advertisers. Loechner & Co., New York City. For page see List 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. T. J. Grey Co., Boston, Mass. Pansy Seed. For page see LUt of Advertisers. Albert Dickinson Co.. Minneapolis-Chicago. The Right Seeds in the Right Place. For page see List of Advertisers. For List of Advertisers See Page 3 January 3, 1914 HORTICULTUEE 27 BEED8 — Continned Ant. C. ZvDiiinek, Lompoc, Cal. New Winter- Flowering Sweet Pea List. For page see List of Advertisers. O. V. Zangen, Hoboken, N. J. For page ree List of Advertisers. J Oliver Johnson, Wicker Park Station, Chicago, 111. Lawn Grass Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. Burnett Bros„ New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. J. J. Wilson Seed Co.. Newark, N. J. Flower Seeds for Florists. For page see List of Advertisers. 8. S. Skldelsky & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page pee List of Advertisers. Kelway & Son. Langport. England. Garden, Farm and Flower Seeds. For page see List of Advertisers. Felix & Dykhuis. Boskoop, Holland. Send for Catalogue. SILKALINB John C. Meyer Thread Co., Lowell, Mass. Mever's Green "Siikaline." For page see List of Advertisers. SNAPDRAGONS White Giant Snapdragons — Seedlings, 11.00 per 100; transplanted, $1.50 per 100; from 214 -in. pots. .$2.00 per ;00. HENRY EICHHOLZ, Waynesboro, Pa. SPHAGNUM MOSS J. H. Sprague, Bamegat, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Live Sphagnum moss, orchid peat and orchid basket always on hand. LAGBK & HDRRELL, Summit, N. J. SFIKEAS J. XL Thorbnrn Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Boddington, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Henry F. Michell Co.. Philadelphia, Pa. Spiraea Clumps. For page see List of Advertisers. Burnett Bros., New Y'ork City. For page see List of Advertisers. STOVE PLANTS Orchids — liargest stock In the eonntry. Stove plants and Crotons, finest collection. JULIUS ROEHRS CO, Rutherford, N. J. THE NATIONAL NTIBSERYMAN National Nurseryman Publishing Co., Inc., Rochester, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. TENTILATING APPARAXrS The Advance Co., Richmond, Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. Quaker Machine Co., Richmond, Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. VERXnCIDES Aphlne Mfg. Co., Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. WIRED TOOTHPICKS W. J. Cowee, Berlin, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. WIREWORK fte^a & Keller, New York City. For page see' List of Advertisers. Komada Bros.. Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers Wlrewnrk. Write for our catalogue. BOLTON & HONKEL CO., Milwaukee, Wis. WILLIAM B. HEILSCHER'S WIRE WORKS. 38-40 Broadway, Detroit, Mich. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Albany, N. Y. Albany Cut Flower Exchange, Albany, N. Y. For page s.ee List of Advertisers. Baltimore The S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., Franklin and St. Paul Sts. For page see List of Advertisers. Bostan 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 .-ree List of Advertisers. Brooklyn Wm. H. Kuebler, 28 Wllloughby St. For page see List of Advertisers Bnffalo, N. Y. William F. Kasting Co., 383-87 ETllIcott St. For page see Li.st of Advertisers. Chicago Peter Relnberg, 37 Randolph St. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Carnation Co., 30 E. Randolph St. For page see List of Advertisers. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, III. 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 H. E. Froment, 57 W. 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. James McManus, 105 W. 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. W. F. Sheridan, 133 W. 2Sth St. For page see List of Advertisers. P. J. Smith, 49 West 2Sth St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Moore, Hentz & Nash, 55 and 57 W. 26th St. For page see List of Advertisers. Charles Millang, 55 and 57 West 26th St. For page see List of Advertisers. W. P. Ford, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Traendly & Schenck, 131 W. 2Sth St. For page see List of Advertisers. The S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., 117 West 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. Badgley, Riedel & Meyer, Inc., New York. For page fee List of Advertisers. Woodrow & Marketos, 41 West 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. Henry M. Robinson Co., 55 W. 26th St. For page Fee List of Advertisers. J. K. Allen, 106 W. 28tb St. For page see List of Advertisers. George C. Slebrecht, 109 W. 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. John Young, 53 West 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. Frank Millang, 55-57 West 26th St. For page see List of Advertisers. M C. Ford, 121 West 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. FbllaJelpbIa B S Slim. Jr., 55 and 57 West 2Gth St. For page see List of Advertisers. WHOLESALE FLORISTS— Continued Philadelphia — Continued Leo. Niessen Co^ 12th and Race Sts. For page see List of Advertisers. Edward Reid, 1B19-21 Ranstead St. For page see List of Advertisers. The S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., 1008-13 Ludlow St. For page see List of Advertisers. Richmundj Ind. E. G. Hill Co. For page see List of Advertisers. Rochester, N. T. George B. Hart, 24 Stone St. For page see List of Advertisers. Wasliington The S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., 1216 H St., N. W. For page see List of Advertisers. New Offers in This Issue CANES. Wm. Elliott & Sons, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. CATTLEYAS. S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., Philadelphia, New York, Washington, Baltimore. For page see List of Advertisers. DOUBLE PETUNIAS. H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. NEW WINTER BLOOMING BEGO- NIA FLORENCE DAVENPORT. A. M. Davenport, Watertown, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. NiCOTICIDE, THE INSECTICIDE. R. P. Palethorpe Co., Inc., Clarksville, Tenn. For page see List of Advertisers. SEASONABLE SEEDS. Burnett Bros., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. WANTS, FOR SALE, ETC. Advertlcttmcnta In thU colnmB ons crnt a word. Initials eonat as vrorda. Caab witb arder. All corr©apondenc« addr«aaed "Car* HORTICDLTCRB" ahoold h» a«at to II Bamlltnn Place, Boaon. SITUATIONS WANTED SITUATION WANTED by Gardener. Single, 29, life experience ail branches. Strictly honest; don't drink or smoke; not afraid of work. A-1 references. Private place preferred. L. CRAGG, 152 East 7th St., Erie, Penna. FOR SALE FOR SALE — Fresh from factory, nsw; 10 X 12, 16 X 18, 18 X 24, double thick. A and B qualities. Market dropped. Now !» the time to buy and save money. PAB- SHELSKY BROS., INC., 215-217 HaT«- meyer St., Brooklyn, N. Y. In Writing Advertisers Kindly IVIention HORTICULTURE In writing to Advertisers Icindly mention Horticulture 28 HORTICULTUEE January 3, 1914 Flower Market Reports (Continued /lom page 23) Beauties that started the game at |100 were being peddled in the street later at 15c apiece. Having a fine crop for Christmas is a splendid thing, provided all the other fellows don't have a fine crop also! Next to high grade Beauties the worst suffer- ers were probably white roses. Far too many of these. The price situa- tion being thus it was fortunate that the volume of business held up as well as it did. There was not much but what found a market of some kind or other. So there is always something to be thankful for. The weather was especially favorable to the plant end of the business — stock getting to its destination safely in all cases, and orders being placed more freely than if weather had been severe. All the leading concerns re- port a clean sell-out and no kicks. In addition they did not suffer from any slump in prices like the cut flower growers. The greens market was very good also and a large amount of business was done. The scarcest item was good well-berried holly. The Christmas tree business has been dwindling for several years back and that condition was more pronounced than ever this year. Summing it up as a whole it was a splendid Christmas — immense volume of business — and while cut flowers brought less, what they did bring was better distributed than usual. The trade in general has every reason to be thankful, all things considered. The snow storm on ST. LOUIS Christmas morning hurt the local trade a great deal as far as the cut flower trade was concerned. The plant trade was fully up to expectations and at some of the places even more. Up to Christmas Eve trade was rushing and deliveries could be made without much wrapping, and it looked as though all records for Christmas business were to be broken, but the cold snow storm early Christmas morning killed that pait of it. Plants of all kinds had a great sale, with poinsettias in pans as the leaders. These were quick sell- MAKE THE OLD ORCHARD PAY EXPENSES WHILE YOU'RE STARTING THE NEWl POWER AND SPRAY PUMPS OF ALL KINDS A full line in stock at both our Boston and Providence stores — Send for Cat- alogue " and epecial price list. C. J- JAGER COMPANY ij-U CustDn Hnisi Street Bcston 33 Canal Street. Providence, R. I. novfii (FORMERLY THE FUMIGATING KIND) L, KILLS ALL APHIS $3.00 Per 100 lb. Bag on Cars Mount Vernon, N. Y. VyE SELL DIRECT TO THi JEEDSMENCANNOT SELL IT TO YOU— It you A^mn-^'f^SSiS^f^t^^^m^'fS^^fSm^.rr.. „d will Burn and Give Periect Satisfaction, or Money Back, THE H. A. STOOTHOFF & CO.. MOUNT^ERNON. N. Y. ers with fancy red sashes. Of other plants anything in bloom were good sellers. The cut flower demand was not so good as in former years and it looks as though year after year the plant trade for the holidays is getting the advantage on account for the enor- mously advanced prices charged for cut flowers. For New Year's there is not so much looked for in the plant line and cut flowers will sell better, prices being much cheaper. The mar- ket at the present time has enough for all demands — and with a little bright weather the market will be loaded with roses, carnations and bul- bous stock. Violets are the one scarce item. The Christmas WASHINGTON business proved very satisfactory, especially as but little was expected. Stock cleaned up well. It is said that the sale of potted azaleas, begonias and cyclamen exceeded that of last year and prices were good. There was somewhat of a scarcity of single violets, while the doubles were very plentiful. Those of the former that were to be had were of very good quality and were quickly bought up. As in previous years, the dealers ran short of red roses; the supply of red carnations was short, 'but in view of the prices asked they proved enough to supply the limited demand. Or- chids were in larger supply than they have been and over 4.000 gardenias were sent into the market by a local grower. The call for American Beau- ty roses was very heavy and these cleaned up well. In view of the fact that immortelles have increased so in price, the marketmen offered red rus- cus in their stead and with remarkably good results. The business for the year of 1913, taking it as a whole, was just as satisfactory as the Christmas trade. Looking forward to the next twelve months, the prospects appear good for a record-breaking period. What is needed is a settling of condi- tions, and now that Congress has dis- posed of so many important matters it is believed that the members and their families will have more time for entertaining and many belated affairs will take place. Christmas business MONTREAL proved to be as good if not better than pre- ceding years, notwithstanding the talk of a money stringency and the falling oft of business generally the two weeks previous. All classes of stock cleaned up well and maintained good prices to the end. The retailers with few exceptions report "The best Christmas week ever." The Gardeners' Chronicle, of Lon- don for Dec. 13th shows illustrations of fourteen forms of Nephrolepis ex- altata, eleven of which originated in America. The accompanying notes in- correctly state that the bi-pinnate form named N. e. Piersonii is known as the Boston Fern. Whatever may be the case in England the writer is mistaken as to the facts in this coun- try where the original type has been known as the Boston fern, since long before Piersonii appeared, the latter being known as the Pierson fern. ^n'SS'J GiaratMi vtir thi tUKtIctii Act. 1111. StrUI Ha. Ill Save your plants and trees. Juot the thiiw iw Grecahouse and outdoor use. Destroys Mwly Bug, Brown and White Scale, Thrtp, Red Spidai, Black and Green Fly, Mixes. Ants, Insecu a« Rose-bushes, Carnations, etc. without injury M planu and without odor. Used according to di- rections our standard Insecticide will preroat ravages on your crops by insects. Non-poisoDous and narmiess to user and pUwt. Leadine Seedsmen and Florists have used it wiA wondcitul results. Destroys Lice in Poultry Houses, Fleas on E>ac* and afl Domestic Pests. Excellent as a wash far dogs and other animals. Relieves mange. Effective where others fail. ^ Plat - - 25oi PiBi - - 40oi Qvart . . 7S« H G.lloB. ftl.25 ■ Gallon, &2.00| 8 CUlloa Ga^ ff lOGaJloaOaD - . tl7.dO Dilute -with water 30 ta so Paris For Sail by Saidsmea and Harists' SuMtly HaiSM If you cannot obtain this from your supply bouaa write us direct Lemon Oil Coni{>any Dcpi. K 4S« W. LexlBirtvn St.. Baltimore MA. Dirtctiotu on tvery p^ckap Whenever your Plants and Flowers are troubled by Insects, call for NiCOTICIDE THE INSECTICIDE Manufactured by P. R. Palethorpe Co., Inc. CLARKSVIIXE, TENN. January 3, 1914 HORTICULTUBE 2» Don't Neglect Fall Spraying 6i SCALECIDE ff Fall Spraying is Best TRADE MARK REG. U. S. PAT. OFF "Scalecide" will positively destroy San Jose, Cot- Our booklet, "Scalecide. the Tree Saver'' proves tony Maple Scale, Pear Psylla, etc., without injury our every assertion. Mailed free. B. G.Pratt to the trees. Endorsed by Experiment Stations. Co., Dept. "m", 50 Church Street, New York City. SPECIAL GREENHOUSE FERTILIZERS FOR FLORISTS AND GARDENERS Formulated and Manufactured by men who have made a_hfe^study of FLOWERS-FRUITS— VEGETABLES UMD£R GLASS 1b this Country and Abroad Proper fertilisation under glass Is more Important than fertilization out of doors — and Fertilization is Our Specialty Why pay ocean freight and dealers' commissions on Imported General Fertilizers when you can buy Fertilizer Direct from the Manufacturer especially prepared to meet i/our individtial require- ment§. We are also manufacturers of MAK-GRO Odorless Plant Food put up in one pound tins and five pound bags — a splendid side line for Florists operating their own stores. We are at yoar service on all mattert relating to Greenhoaae Fertilization. Write us for farther particulars CONSUMERS FERTILIZER CO., ^"uSdtr New York City Factory and Laboratorr, FarmiDfldml*, N. J. Exparimental Gre«nhous*s, CatonsTiUe, Md. Experiroetttal Faroit Farmingdale, N. J. WELL ROTTED HORSE MANURE DRIED AND GROUND For MULCHING it cannot be equaled, as it is nutri- tious, immediate, convenient and odorless. Saves LABOR in preparing compost piles — always ready for mixing with soil for potted plants or soil for benches. It also makes a rich Liquid Manure. Pro- motes rapid steady growth. Put up in bags, lOO lbs. each Dcacrlptlre (older and prtPM apcn ■ppUcatlOB. SOLD BY NEW YORK STABLE MANURE CO. 273 Washington St., Jersey City, N. J. NIKOTEEN 30 LT«SSh* For Spraying APHIS PUNK For Fumigating ASK YOUR DEALER FOR IT. OiutrABte«d nadsr th« Iiucetleld* AH vt 1910, U. S. M*. M. NICOTINE MFG. CO ST. LOUIS, MO. Davidge's Special Phosphorus $2.00 per 100 Ibi. A tafe fertilizer for Flowers and PlanU HWSOi CARBON CO., BAUSTON SPA, N.Y. CocHMnut Rbre SoN Trees malched with this artUU wiU (row larger fralt, beit«r •^•r, and rtpen more onlformly thaa hj May •fber means. We have pr«v»d ft. 20tli CENTURY PUNT FOOD CO. i; t 2) OCEAN ST., BEVWT WORTH READING Arthur Ruzlcka, writing on "Rose Growing Under Glass," In "Horticulture," November 15, 1913, says: "We hare found that a good iprajr of FUNGNE will do away with all trace* of mildew, and if applied in time will kill it so that many leaves will be saved. This fact is mentioned only for the good of the growers, and not to advertise the article, for this is no piece for adveriise- ments. We have so far heard of nothing that can compare with FU^G1NE and that is why no other preparation is men- tioned. 75c. per quart. $8.00 per gallon. Have you tried NIKOTIANA and com- pared it with other nicotines for fumigat- ing? If not, it will prove worth yonr while doing so, both from the point of efficiency and cost. $1.50 per quart. *4.50 per gwUon. There is nothing "just as good as APHIND for greenhouse spraying for all sap sucking insects— VERMINB for the soil to destroy eel, wire and cut worms without injury to vegetatlen— SCALINH for spraying fruit and ornamental trees NOW against San Jose and other scale, red spider ;)nd aphis larva. All up-to-date seed flrm* and florUts' supply houses handle our prodnotB. Aphine ManufacturiDg Co. Manufacturers of Agricultural Chemicals MADISON, N. J. t'ANADIAN AGENTS: Dupuy & Fer- guson, Montreal. (Jue. ; Steele, Briggs Seed Co., Ltd., Toronto, Out. BRITISH DlSTRIBl'TOBS: British and American Fertilizing Co., Liverpool, Eng. IlflNURES Unequalled for Greenhouse and Landscape Fertilizing THE PULVERIZED MANURE CO. 31 Union Stock Yards, Chicago When writing to advertitera kindly mention HORTICULTURE. 30 HOETICULTUEB January 3, 1914 JANUARY MEETINGS IN ST. LOUIS. The St. Louis Florist Club will meet Thursday afternoon, January 8tli, in Odd Fellows' Building. The trustees have provided for an interesting after- noon. The County Growers' Association, which is composed of all florists in St. Louis County, Mo., will take place Wednesday, January 7th, at Nieman's Hall. The Retail Florists' Association, of St. Louis, will meet on Monday night, January 19, at Beers' Hotel. The com- mittees on so-called "Union" florists and "crepe pullers" will make their re- port and final action will be taken to eliminate these excrescences if it can be done. The St. Louis Lady Florists' Home Circle will meet at the home of Mrs. Fred C. Weber on Wednesday after- noon, January 14th. The Engelmann Botanical Club will meet the latter part of this month at the Missouri Botanical Garden. CLUB AND SOCIETY NOTES. Antoine Leuthy of Roslindale, Mass., will lecture at the meeting of the North Shore Horticultural Society, at Manchester-by-the-Sea on January 16. At the annual meeting of the Oyster Bay (N. Y.) Horticultural Society, John T. Ingram was elected president; Alfred Walker, vice-president; H. G. Vail, treasurer; F. Kirkham, secre- tary; John Devine, financial secretary. The annual dinner will be held on January 29. At the last meeting of the North Shore (Mass.) Horticultural Society, Alex. Gumming, Jr., of Cromwell. Conn., was the speaker, his subject being "Outdoor Roses," which he treated quite fully. Wednesday even- ing, January 21, has been selected as the date of the annual banquet, enter- tainment and dance at the Manchester Town Hall. The Inaugural Meeting of the Mass- achusetts Horticultural Society for the year 1914 will be held at eleven o'clock, A. M., on Saturday. January 10, 1914, at Horticultural Hall, Boston. The business of the meeting will be the hearing of an inaugural address by the President, the report of the Board of Trustees, the reports of of- ficers, and the reports of the chair- ■men of the various committees. William P. Rich, Sec'y. The December meeting of the Rhode Island Horticultural Society was some- thing of an innovation. The address • of the evening, after a report from Prof. J. Franklin Collins as delegate to the National Conservation Congress and the American Pomological Soci- ety, was by Dr. Harlan H. York, assistant professor of botany of Brown University, and was upon the subject of the American mistletoe. At the conclusion of the lecture each individ- ual present was given a large sprig of mistletoe. Dr. York having had a large case shipped from Texas for this oeca- :Sion. WASHINGTON NOTES. The marriage is reported of Miss Rose Ponnet, daughter of the late Con- stance Ponnet, to Mr. Otto Dissi, of Richmond, Va. The young couple vis- ited Washington on their honeymoon. S. Miyake, of Miyake & Company, London, was in town last week show- ing a line of Japanese lily bulbs. This firm is located in Japan and has of- fices in this country. The Florists' Club of Washington will hold its first meeting of the new year at 1214 F street. Northwest, on Tuesday evening, January 6, when a number of very important business matters will come up for considera- tion. C. L. Marlatt, chairman of the Fed- eral Horticultural Board, has directed the attention of the House of Repre- sentatives to the need of continuing the $35,000 appropriation to put into effect measures to prevent the Medi- terranean fruit fly from coming from the Hawaiian Islands and elsewhere to the mainland of the United States. An expert sent by Hawaii to Africa has found three or four important par- asites of the fruit fly and two or three of these are now established in the islands. There Is a possibility that the Com- missioners of the District of Colum- bia will provide regulations prohibit- ing the use of public space for the display of goods and materials. This announcement is being favorably re- ceived by the retailers here as such a regulation would prohibit the setting up of temporary stands for the dis- play and sale of flowers as is now the practice on the part of some of the street men. A hearing was recently given those concerned. There is some little opposition to the proposition, but a large number of marketmen are for it and the possibility of its going into effect is good. Obituary A. G. Hanna. Anthony G. Hanna. formerly in the shoe manufacturing business but for the past four years in the florist trade, died at Holbrook, Mass., on December 30, aged 72 years. Martin J. Sutton. Martin John Sutton, head of the firm of Sutton & Sons. Reading, England, died at the Piccadilly Hotel, London, on Sunday, December 14. He was un- dergoing a minor dental operation and died under the anaesthetic. He was 64 years of age. BUSINESS TROUBLES. Des Moines, low/a — E. A. Slininger has been appointed receiver for the W. K. Fletcher Bulb and Floral Co. NEW INCORPORATIONS. Paterson Floricultural Society, Pat- erson, N. J. ■ 1 ir^I 1 fL 1 DREER'S FIcNrist SpeciaJtMi, New Brand. New StyW, Hose ;'RIVERTON" Furnished in lengths up to 500 ft. withoirt scam or joint. The HOSF for the FLORIST ^-tnch, per h., 15 c Reel of 500 ft., " 14KC. 2 Reels, 1000 ft., " 14 c. H-'nch, " 13 c Reels, 500 ft,, '• xiMc. Couplings fumisbed HENRT A. DREER, 714 ChcstDut St^ Philaoelthla., Pa. 1000 READY PACKED CRATES STANDARD FLOWER POTS AND BULfi PANS can be shipped at an hour's notice. Price per crate : EOOO 1% in. @ $6.(X) 500 4 in. @ J4.50 1500 2 " ^ 4.88 456 i% " " B.24 1500 2V4 " " 5.25 320 5 " " 4.51 1500 2«, " " 600 210 5% " " 3.78 1000 3 " " 5.00 144 6 " " 3.18 800 3V4 " " 5.80 120 7 " " 4.39 60 8 " " 8.0» HILnNGER BROS., Potterr, Fort Edward, N.Y. Aifost Roilur ( Sons, 51 Bercby St., N. Y City, kpulb on SFECiun — lmc oisuiki m Emm intt r-STANDARD FLOWER- Floors If your greenhouses are within 500 miles of the C.Tpitol, write us, we can saTe | you money. W. H. ERNEST — 28th & M St8. Washin^on, D. C. THOSE RfcD POTS Ask the Florist That Us«s Them IH^VRRY BA.i.Si-EY Detroit Flower Pot Co., Detooit. Mioik Mention HORTICULTURE when wrltlnr King Greenhouses Produce Results Write for Reaeons KING CONSTRUCTION CO. 28 King's Road North Tonawanda, N. Y. GREENHOUSES BUILDING OR CON- TEMPLATED. Gilchrist, III. — Paulsen Bros., range of houses. Meadville, Pa. — Henry K r u e g e r, range of houses. Ventnor, N. J. — P. J. Mooney, South Xewport avenue. Providence, R. I. — D. P. Swanson & Bros., one house. Mason City, Iowa — Kemble & Good- man, four houses. Fresno, Cal. — Faneher Creek Nur- series, one house. Grand Ledge, Mich. — Doty & Hug- gett, range of houses. Greensboro, N. C. — Greensboro Flo- ral Co., range of houses. Portland, Ore. — A. L. Anderson, two houses, one 30 x 175 and one 30 x 160 feet. Chisholm, Minn. — The contract for the erection of municipal greenhouses has been awarded to G. Anderson. Providence, R. I. — William Hill has purchased the greenhouse establish- ment of the late J. F. Parks on Olney street. Belleville, Ont., Canada — Fire de- stroyed the floral conservatory belong- ing to Messrs. Givens & Son on De- cember 19. Loss, $1,500 on flowers, np insurance. January 3, 1914 HORTICULTURE 31 BIRD STEEL-FRAME GREENHOUSE CO MP ANY, Inc. |_ Designers and Builders of Modern Greenhouses and Conservatories Write u9 for Improved Methods of Construction General Sales Office: 15-17 WEST 38tli ST., NEW YORK CITY I^Ol« HEWS STANDARD POTS 99 POT MAKERS FOR 140 YEARS WORiLOS LARGEST MANUFACTURERS Pearson Street LON« ISLAND CITY, N. Y. WRITE FOR CATALOGUE AND DISCOUNTS A. H. HEWS & CO., Inc. Main OHIce and Factories CAMBRIDGE, MASS. SHARP, PARTRIDGE & CO. Are L«culer* in GREENHOUSE GLASS OUR PRICES WILL PROVE THIS. CHICAGO, ILL. I 466 W. Erie Street CHICi«GO | SASHBARS 32 feet or longer HOT BED SASH PECKY CYPRESS BENCH LUMBER wm GREENHOUSES ERECTED AND EQUIPPED COMPLETE IF DESIRED Write for Circular and Prices The A. T. STEARNS LCMBER CO. -"NEFONSET, BOSTON, MASS. You know the Import- ance of having proper greenhouse fittings, and a reliable ventilating equipment In your green- house. We manufacture these articles In such a man- ner that we feel per- fectly safe In guarantee- ing our material In ev- ery possible manner. It will pay yon to In- vestigate. Write n« to- day for catalog, prlcem, etc. ADVANCE CO. Richmond, S. JACOBS & SONS UPON GLASS for GBEENHOrSE and HOT BED SASHES. Our prices can be had hy mail, and it will pay you to get them. We carry the largest stock of Specially Selected Glass in Greater New York and can supply any quantity from a box to a car load on a one day notice, and at Rock Bottom Prices. PARSHELSKY BROS. Inc. 215-217 Havemeyer St., Brooklya, N. Y. Send your buskiess direct to WaAhin«to«k. Sav«s time and insures better aervicow Pcraonal attentioD guaranteed. Thirty years active service. SIGGERS & SIGGERS PATENT LAWVBRS Box 9, National Union Buildinf Washington, D. C. 1359-1385 Flushing Ave. BROOKLYN, - - - N. Y. Evans 20tfi Century Ann Will mt twist the shaiting pipe. Three times the power at old stvle elb( Sdd only with Evans Challenge MacMne. times the power al old style elbov i mly with Evans Q Write for free Caialoguf to QUAKn CITT MACUINK 0«. Blchmemd, iB4. When writing to advertis^ers kindly mention HORTICULTURE. Greenhouse Materials ANoTcm IRON or WOOD SASH BARS In all lengths np to it feet. Milled to any detail furnished or will furnish details and cut materials ready (er erection. Frank Van Assche, '"i'nd ^:tA^i^etr- JERSEY CITY. N. J. THE FLORISTS' HAIL ASSOCLVTION OF AMERICA, insurer of 39.000,000 sq. ft. of glasi For particulars address JohnG. E»ler, Secy Saddle River, N.J. HOKTICULTUEE January 3, 1914 Cast iron resists rust many times better than steel. No one contradicts that. Cast iron gutters then, are better than steel channel iron gutters. Better, simply be- cause they have better stuff in them. Channel iron is rolled only in stock sizes by the mills. You have to take what sizes suits them; not what best suits your green- house requirements. Our cast iron gutters are made to best meet greenhouse requirements in the best and most economical way. They do exactly what they were made to do. EAVE PLATES Our galvanized angle iron eave plate is the only plate that is light enough and still strong enough. It is the one that makes the neatest job and that effectually clears itself of ice. If all this were not true, so many other concerns would not, in spite of our patent, be continually trying to use it. We keenly appreciate such hearty endorsement of our plate by them. It's just the best kind of advertising for it. The purpose of bar clasps is to securely and enduringly fasten the bar to the plate. It is plain to be seen that any fonn of clasp that can be pushed on the plate at any point, can be pushed off at any time. If it has no fixed position it's not a good fix. Any so-called clasp that simply forms a bracket or resting point and fails to come up it's side to form a clasp — is not a clasp at all. It's just a shelf. Any clasp then that is bolted to a certain fixed place on the plate and that forms both a rest and a clasp for the bar, is beyond all argument, the best. .lust such a clasp is our clasp. It's a guar- antee against end bar rot. It has ample drop openings to prevent condensation clogging. IN CONCLUSION The courts have sustained our patents on an angle iron eave plate. No one else has a right to sell it. It has cost a lot of money to perfect and defend this article. It we hadn't had the endorsement of thousands who have used it, we should never have considered it worth while to defend. We have told you of its many good points. Try It along with some of our other materials. They are all shown and described in our Handy Hand Book. 1^ LIBRAI NEW YC 801ANIC rhot<- t-y O. //. .-. '.■ , /;;,'/,./,, .'-■, 1 . Partial View of the Eiiododendkon Ravine ix IlKaii.Axn Park, Rochester, X. Y. 1 % I fioRrsrFuNr^MAN. -^IMDSCAPE Garden tn aon maj need In ttiat line •' attractive prices. Onr Cataloffue on appUeatloB LAQER & HURRELL. ''nr?."' MMAMMWVWmm«W«WWWW«MMMM BEST PALMS All Varieties. All Sizes. Send for Price List, JosepK Heacock Wyncote, Pa. OFROMIDS ESTABLISHED PLANTS AND FRESHLY IMPORTED Julius Roehrs Co. Rutlierford, N. J. Fine Plants Right Along After Christmas A Succession of Azaleas, all colors, and Superb Cyclamen. Lilacs soon. A. SCHULTHEIS ^"rv'^"-'^ You Cannot Possibly Go Wrong by investing in the PHILADELPHIA Pink Carnation Its vigorous growth and pro- ductiveness are simply ideal. $12 per 100 $100 per 1000 2500 at $95 5000 at $90 S. S. SKIDELSKY & CO. 1218 Betz Building] KILLARNEY BRILLIANT THE Forcing ROSE ROBERT SCOTT & SONS, Sharon Hill, Pa. HOLLAND NURSERIES BEST HABDT RBODODENDBON8, AZALEAS, CONIFERH, CLEUATU, B. P. R08BH, SHRUBS, AMD BACEOCB FLAMT8. P. OUWERKERK, 2tS iani St., WeebiwkH MelrtU P 0. Nr 1. HatokH. N. L January 10, 1914 HOBtlCtJLTUBB 85 NEW ROSES HADLEY KILLARNEY BRILLIANT ™„^-: Killarney as surely as Killarney replaced Brides- maid. We ordered 30, 000 grafting eyes. We have increased this order to 40,000, To give early de- livery we must have the order early. Others are ordering. Get your order in and get delivery when you want it. Grafted plants only at the intro- ducers'price." A. N. PIERSON, INC. Deep rich crimson in color with an unequalled fragrance. An average producer of bloom that bring the top price of the market. A rose that will make money and a rose you need. If you want better roses and increased business, plant Hadley. It is a variety that a real "rose grower will delight in growing. Our trade list for prices. OROIVINA/^I ilMIM. LOECHNER&CO. JAPANESB I^ILIES I.IL,T OF THE VALLEY PIPS PALMS, AZAliEAS, «c. 11 Warren St., New York, N. Y. H^rke for quoiaiions TABLE FERNS 1 BoStOII FCmS > plant* from tVt In. pot», be»t ••- ^. i. •ortment, S3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. 500 or more at 1000 rate*. CASH WITH OBDKK. Frank Oechslin, *^1]ST^6 Mention HORTICULTD.RH when writing St. Small Ferns for Dishes OERANICMS, AZALEAS. ETC. JOHN McKENZIE NOBTH CASIBBJDGE, UA8S. ^Ur- IVIO-ttO t:::^! »T •tK»Ji CHAS.SGHWAKE&CO.,lnc. IHorticultural Importers and Exportera 90-92 West Broadway, New York __*^ NOW READY— ______ Hohmanh'sUly of the Valley sample cases per 1000 »1«.0» Ulium Giganieums 7/9 -inch, 300 per case "••• 8/10-Inch. 225 " " I9MU Page • Advance Co ti3 Albany Cut Flower Ex 54 Allen, J. K 54 Anderson. S. A. ..49 Apbine Mfg. Co.. 61 AscUmann, G 45 A y r e 8 Co„ S. Bry.son 47 Badgley, Reidel & Meyer 54 Balsley, Harry 62 Barrows & Son . .36 Bayersdorfer, H. & Co 51 Bay State Nur- series 43 Bird Steel-frame Greenhouse Co. .63 Bloomingdale's ..48 Eobbink & At- kins 43 Boddington, A. T.47 Bolgiauo & Son, J 47 Boston Florist Letter Co 52 Breek, J. & Sons. 47 Breck - Robinson Nurseries 43 ^ Breitmeyer's, J. Sona 48 Bryan, Alonzo J. .45 Burnett Bros. ...47 Burpee, W. A. & Co 47 California Flor- ist 49 California Seed Growers' Asso..47 Chicago Carna- tion Co 52 Champion, J. N. & Co 49 Page Chllds, Johu_ Lewis 45 Clarke's D. Sons. 48 Conard & Jones Co 45 Consumers Fer- tilizer Co 61 Cooke, Geo. H..^.50 Cottage Gardens Co 34 Cowee, W. J 52 Craig, Eobt. Co.. 45 Dards 48 Davenport. A. M.-W Dawson, H. S....36 Detroit Flower Pot Co 62 Dickinson. A 36 Dorner & Sons Co 36 Dreer, H. A... 45-62 Dunlop, John H..49 Dysart, R. J 52 Eastern Nurser- ies 36 Edwards Folding Box Co 52 Elliott's W. Sons. 47 Eppstein. Julius.. 49 Ernest, W. H....62 Esler, J. G 63 Eyres 50 Farquhar, R. & J. & Co 44 Felltousen. J. B.45 Ford, M. C 54 Ford, W. P 54 Forrest, Frank H.49 Freeman Orchid Co 34 Framingham Nur- series 4.^ Froment, H. K...54 Page Galvin, Thos. J'\ 49-50 Gasser, J. M. Co. 49 German Kali Works Co 60 Goodsell, P.^H...43 Grey, T. J. Co 47 Gude Bro.s. Co, . . .49 Hail Association. .63 Hail & Robinson. .49 Harlowarden Greenhouses ...36 Hart, Geo. U.. 51-35 Heacock, Jos 34 Heinecken, Otto.. 47 Htcderson, A 45 Hess !& Swoboda.4S Heubner, H 44 Hews, A. H. & Co. 1 62 Hill. E. G. Co.... 52 Holland Nurser- ies 34 Hllfinter Bros 62 Hitchlngs & Co... 63 Holm & Olson 48 Hudson Carbon Co 61 lager, C. J. Co... 60 Johnson, J. Oli- ver 47 Jov Floral Co 49 Hasting, W. F. Co 55 Kcrvnn Co 54 Keller, J. B. Sons.4S Keller, J. M. Co.. 36 King Construc- tion Co 62 Komada Bros 51 Kramer, F. H 49 Kroeschell Bros.. 63 Kuebler, W. H....54 Lager & Hurrell..34 Page Lemon Oil Co 61 Leonard Seed Co.. 47 Leuthy, A. & Co.. 36 Loechner & Co... 35 Mav & Co., L. L..49 McCarthy, N. F. Co 52 McConnell, Alex.. 48 McHutchison & Co 36 McKenna & Son, p 49 McKenzie, John. ..35 McManus, Jas 54 Metropolitan Ma- terial Co 62 Micbell's Seed House 46 Michigan Cut Flower Ex 52 Millang, Chas .54 Millang, Frank... 54 Montreal Floral Exchange 54 Moore, Hentz & Nash, 54 Murray, Samuel.. 48 National N u r- seryman 43 Nicotine Mfg. Co.. 61 Niessen, Leo. Co.. 52 Oechslin, Ernest. .34 Oechslin, Frank.. 35 Ouwerkerk, P 34 Palethorpe, P. R. Co 61 Palmer, W J & Son 48 Park Floral Co.. 48 Parshelsky Bros.. 63 Patten & Co 45 Pennock - Meehan Co 53 Page Penn the Florist. I'J I'ierson, A. N....35 Pieison, F. R. Co. .50 I'ierson U - B a r Co 04 Plant Food Co., 20th Century 61 Poehlmann Bros. Co 52 PoUworth. C. C..48 Pulverized M a- nure Co 61 Quaker City Ma- chine Co 62 Raudall's Flower Shop 50 Reed & Keller 54 Reirt, Edw 55 Reinberg Peter... 52 Renter's 50 R. G 59 Rice, M. Co 49 Robinson Co., H. M 54 Roehrs, J. Co 34 Roland, Thomas.. 45 R o 1 k e r, A. & Sons 45-62 Rosery, The 48 Sander & Son 34 Scott, John 36 Scott, Robt. & Son 34 Schling. Max 49 Schullheis, A 34 Scliwake, Chas. & Co 35 Sheridan, W. F..54 Sharp, Partridge & Co 63 Siebrecht, Geo. C ..54 Page Sigge-s & Sig- gers "^ Skideisky, S. S. & Co 34 Slinn, B. S ._.55 Smith, P. J 54 Smith & Co., E. D *3 Smith, W. &T.C0.43 Smyth, Wm. 3--*° Stearns, A. T. Lumber Co M StoothoCf, H. A. Co "O Stumpp, Geo. M..48 Totty, Chas. H ..43 Thorburn, J. M. & Co •« T r a e n d 1 y « Scbenck &* United Refriger- ating & Ice Ma- chine Co 51 Valentine, J. A. . .48 Vincent, R., J''' _ & Sons Co...... 45 Van Assche, F W Wants, For Sale.. 59 Weber, F. C |9 Welch Bros aZ Whittler & Co., W. B ■■*^ Wilson, J. J-_ Seed Co 47 Wood Bros 38 Woodrow & Mar- ketos 55 Young, A. L ou Young, John -.■•SJ Young & Nugent. 48 Zangen, O. V « Zinn, J. A ■ ■V3' Zvolanek, Ant. C..47 For BUYERS' DIRECTORY AND READY REFERENCE GUIDE, See Pages. 56, 57,58,59 36 HORTICULTURE January 10, JU14 LAWN GRASS "The Right Seed in The Right Place" We furnish grass mixtures for dooryards, terraces, lawns, athletic and polo fields, cemeteries, parks, country clubs, country estates. Repeated laboratory tests on individual mixtures assure superior- ity of quality and growth. Experience of over fifty years of successful seed business assures you of correct proportions. Experiment has shown us that a mixture of the proper grasses is more satisfactory than an individual grass. Why waste your time and money experimenting? Let us furnish what you need. THE ALBERT DICKINSON COMPANY Seed Merchants MINNEAPOLIS CHICAGO ROSES GRAFTED and OWN ROOTS Killarney Queen, Double White Killarney, Lady Hillingdon, Double Pink Killarney, Maryland, White Killarney, Killarney, Richmond, Kaiserin, Perle, Sunset, Sunrise, Bride, Bridesmaid, Wootton, Clothilde Soupert, etc. Fine Stock from 3-inch pots. Write for Catalogue and Prices. Wood Brothers FISHKILL, N. Y. The New Sargent Rose stock Limited, $1.50 each. Also Lady Duncan, Dawson, Daybreak, Farquliar, Wm. Egan and Minnie Dawson. Write for prices. EASTERN NURSERIES, Jamaica Plain, Mass. HENRY S. DAWSON, Manager. J. M. Keller Co., Inc. DECORATIVE PLANTS OF HIGH QUAUTY Fifth Ave. and 65th Street, Brooklyn and Whitestone, L. I., New York AxaleaSf Ferns, Paints FIRST QUALITY ALL SIZES Specimen Boston Ferns, Cibotiums, Etc. Dish Ferns. All Varieties. Any Quantity. All Sturdy, Cool Grown Stock. Write for Prices. We are now booking orders tor the Beautiful, New, Winter-Blooming Begonia, FLORENCE DAVENPORT, (or June and July delivery, at $25.00 per 100. Am Mm DavenpOri , WateHown, Mass, CARNATIONS F. DORNER S SONS CO. LA FAYETTE, IND. Palms, Ferns, Decorative and Foliage Plants Orders talien 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, Mas?. SPECIAL BARGAINS 10,000 2-iucli pot plants Enchantress Su- preme and Herald ready at ^Ty.OO per 100. White Wonder, Comfort. Scarlet Wonder. Benora and ten others at $.3.00 per 100. I'l.OOO strong R. C. Chrysolnra, Unaka and ."Sn othi-rs, .$2.00 per 100. Cash. HARLOWARDEN EREENHOUSES, Box 148, Greenport, N.Y. Natural— Four Standard Grades. Colored — Twenty Standard Colors. We are headquarters — always carry several hundred bales in stock. Can ship any grade in any quantity at a inoiiient's notice. Bale (225 lbs.) lots or less. Write for prices and terms. McHUTCHISCN & CO. ™^ '"""'^^ 17 Murray St., HOUSE NEW YORK BOSTON FERNS 2K in. "i''3o"i"oo"'' ROOSEVELT, 2 1-2 in: $5 per 100, $40 per 1000. WHITMAN! COMPACTA 2 1-2 in. $5 per 100. $40 per 1000. 250 at 1000 rates. H.H.BARROWS&SON,Whitman,Mass. PALMS, FERNS and DECORATIVE PLANTS JOMIM SCOTT Rutland Road and E. 45th St., Telephon* 2890 Bedford BROOKLYN, N.Y, January 10, 1914 HORTICULTURE 37 NOTES ON CULTURE OF FLORISTS' STOCK Qaestlons 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 sbould Invariably be addressed to tbe office of HORTICULTURE. Liiv:;,^. lEW Yi Chrysanthemums Good fli'Muvs ile|jciid oil ail uarly start, esjjecially in the case of dwarf, slow growing varieties. It is not at all unusual for a new thing to be condemned the first year because the buyer has propagated it late and to the utmost limit, and the plants have not had a chance to prove themselves. Stock plants should be brought up to the light at once, even if you have to throw something else out to do so. Plants cannot be expected to throw healthy cuttings if they are hidden away from the sun- light. Select only the best cuttings for use. Any that have become too long and are throwing a bud should be discarded. As soon as the cuttings have roots half an inch or so in length get them out right away and pot into soil. Many cuttings are permanently weakened by being, left in the sand and allowed to make a weak, at- tenuated growth and long, spindly roots. If you have a regular propagating house facing north the cuttings will need little attention at this season of the year, after being watered in, Ijut if you are propagating in a comer of one of your cut flower houses provision must be made to keep sun and drafts away so tliat tbe cuttings will not wilt and lose their vitality. Fibrous-rooted Begonias It is always better to sow any of these ■ fibrous-rooted begonias early as they take quite some time to grow into saleable plants. They can be sown in pans that have been well drained, in new loam and leaf mold in equal parts with a fair dash of sand. Fill the pans to within half an inch of the top and on this place a little finely sifted compost and press moderately firm and water. When they have drained, sow the seed evenly over the surface. They do not need to be covered. Place glass and sheets of paper over the pans until the seedlings germinate. Then the pans can be placed in a house where they can have a temperature of about 60 degrees at night and they will soon grow into a nice size to pot into 2 or 2J inch pots. The following are all good varieties to grow, Erfordii, Vernon in its several col- ors. Snow Queen, and semperflorens rosea. Fairy Queen and others, which are becoming increasingly ])opular as bedding plants. Orchids Give care and attention to Ccelogyne crista ta from this out. Do not keep it in a too warm house. A temper- ature of about ."iO tn .53 degrees at night will give flow- ers of a better shbstance than when they are forced bjf too much heat. Give ventilation as often as the outside condition will permit and keep the compost in a nice moist state by giving water whenever they show dryness. These orchids are very free flowering and make very popular pot plants. Grown cool they can be had in bloom for the Easter trade. In order to have Cattleya Schroederae, which is de- servedly called the Easter cattleya. in good flower for that date they will want a temperature of from 55 to GO degrees during the night, with a rise to 65 to 70 deBOTANICA grees with sunshine. On cloudy days about 60 degrees oarimj.n, will do. Keep the air pure by timely ventilation and use care in watering at all times. Primulas The present is a suitable time to make a sowing of primula seed. Of course it is possible to make sowing several months hence and have plants of flowering size for the holidays, but the seeds germinate decidedly bet- ter at this season, and really strong plants are only to be had by starting early. It is always good policy to purchase seeds of a first-class strain. There are now (juite a variety of separate colors obtainable, but pink, bright rose and crimson sell the best. Use a light com- post consisting chiefly of leaf-mold, with plenty of fine sand and powdered charcoal. Large shallow pans are the best to sow the seed in. Drain the pans well, cover the seeds lightly and keep protected from sun and air until they germinate. Careful watering is essential. Place a piece of glass over the pans as it helps to keep ihe moisture better, and shade from the sun until the young seedlings begin to appear when they should be placed well up to the glass in a house where the tem- jierature runs from 45 to 50 degrees. Rambler Roses All Ramblers intended for Easter should be placed in a cool house; one that runs about 45 degrees at night will do fine. After about two weeks you can raise them to 60 degrees and higher with sunshine Everj morn- ing give a good syringing so as to thoroughly dampen the wood. Wlien they are encouraged to break and make some top growth the temperature can be raised to 55 degrees and in two or three weeks more to 60 de- grees. Give them a place where they can have full sun for it is necessary for the perfect development of these roses in every way. Let the plants stand so that they will not be crowded, and they will be much more saleable at Easter. When they have made good top-growth and root action they sliould have liquid stimulants once in three or four days until the flowers are opening, when feeding should be discontinued, as it only has a tendency to take the color out of the flowers. Great care in the matter of ventilation will be necessary so as to avoid mil- dew. Give careful attention to fumigation to keep down green fly which is bound to make its appearance if not looked out for. Value of Records , In order to run an up-to-date establishment you should adopt a rigid system of record-keeping so as to know exactly where you stand at the end of each week, month or year. This work may take time, but it is time well spent and will amply repay any one by leaving no doubt as to the merits and demerits of each and every variety that you may grow. Keep a card in each house and every bloom cut can be entered under its own heading. All these records wll be of great utility for future refer- ence. Mr. Parrell's next notes will l.e on fl>e fol lowing: Bougalnvllleas ; Candytuft for Memorial Day; Easter Hydrangeas; Oladloll; Propagating; Salvias. 38 HORTICULTUBE January 10, 1914 MONKSHOODS AND THEIR VALUE FOR THE GARDEN Aconitums have long occupied a pennanent place as tenants of our ancestors' gardens. By virtue of their ornamental ity and their hardiness they claim equal con- sideration for the present and future. Associated with the yellow shades of helianthus and rudbeckias, the whites of Pyrethrum uliginosum, Shasta daisies, white, varieties of Japanese anemones, the panicles of Artem- isia lactiflora. Spiraea aruncus or white hardy phloxes their bright blue and deep purple spikes add to the beauty of August, September and October effects of our herbaceous plantations. Clumps of tall robust growing aconitums are extremely handsome when mixed into the shrub border. Here they contrast well with the white trusses of Hydrangea arborescens as well as Hydrangea paniculata grandiflora. Most of the popular species of monkshoods belong to the tuberous rooted section. Their dark carrot-like roots are deadly poisonous and for this reason should be kept out of kitchen gardens. Best known is Aconitum napel- lus, dark purple, and A. napellus bicolor, blue and white. The latter is the best variety for cutting. The white of A. napellus album so far is lacking in purity. Aconitum napellus praecox produces long loosely built panicles of bright dark blue which appear during June and July. The darkest of all the blue monkshoods is Sparks' variety with stems 5 to 6 feet tall, flowering during July and August. The best yellow flowering sort is Aconitum Lycoctonum bearing dense spikes of a pale but clear tint. Aconitum Stroekianum, a tall growing type doing beau- tifully in New England states, is distinguished by dense- ly set flowers of a rich deep blue. Of the late-flowering monkshoods well adapted for the Middle Atlantic States I mention Aconitum Fisheri, 1^ to 2 feet high, pale blue ; Aconitum autumnale, deep bright blue and, last but not least, the strong growing light violet blue introduction from northern China, Aconitum Wilsoni. Monkshoods thrive well in a rather light loam, richly manured. For the middle Atlantic and Central districts a half-shady position is a necessity, while for the North the open sunny exposure I deem more advisable. The result of transplanting is a lower growth the following season. For full development plantations should be left undisturbed for a number of years. To attain the stately height of from 6 to 8 feet requires a well estab- lished root system. The species of the genus Aconitum are numerous. There is a wide difference between the tall erect habit of A. exaltum and the climbing vines of A. Hemsleyanum. Many representatives are only of interest to the botanists and collectors. Others resem- AcoxiTfM Stroekianum ble each other very closely. The selection offered by the trade is a hardy plant material which, if skillfully em- ployed and properly cared for, will prove invaluable for those of us aiming for both richness and beauty in floral garden effects. As mentioned in previous notes Aco- nitums merit more recognition and increased space in American gardens. Riverlon, N. J. SbjeA/:vui. -i^cMyU Cover Illustration Our cover illustration this week is a view in the rhodo- dendron dell in Highland Park, Eochester, N. Y. The Eochester Park Commission has just been awarded the George Eobert White Medal of Honor in recognition of its successfid efforts in establishing one of the most im- portant collections of trees in America, in increasing love of plants and hortculture among the people of Eochester, and in exploring the flora of western New York and of adjacent regions, as announced in our last week's issue. The picture was intended to accompany that announce- ment but was not ready in time. January 10, 1914 HORTICULTURE S» ROSE GROWING UNDER GLASS ^,__— — ^ CONDUCTED BI Questions by our readers in line with any of the topics presented on this page will be cordially received and promptly anawtred by Mr. Ruzlcka. Such communications should Invariably be addressed to the office of HORTICULTURE. Buying Some Novelties If you have been shipping to one commission man for quite a long time he or his firm will be glad to advise you which of the novelties are very likely to take a hold in the market, the coming season. Few of the firms- that distribute the" new varieties would do so unless they were sure that they are all right, for, to take a chance at any thing that would sell, would soon put these firms out of business. Before buying any of the new roses, sec them growing and study the conditions under which they are growing so well. Then go over your own place and see if your own houses could be made to give the same. If this is so there is no reason why you should not suc- ceed. Now for the buying part. It will be better to buy the plants in small pots than to buy the wood or the rooted cuttings, especially if they have to be shipped a long distance. The express or parcels post degree will not be any too good for them, and the plants will stand it a great deal better. As soon as they arrive pot them up at once into nice clean pots, preferably the same size pots that they had been in, unless they are very well rooted, when they can receive a larger size. We find that the plants will start ofE much better if not put into pots that are too large for them. As soon as they start, and the roots work around so as to hold the ball firm, they can then be shifted into larger pots, and receive the same treatment that other plants would under like cir- cumstances. Winter Syringing With cold weather here, syringing should be done as soon as the houses run up a little in the morning, and only on nice clear days, when the plants will have plenty of chance to dry before the night comes. Do not try to keep the houses warm by shutting down the ventilators and keeping them so all morning ; ventilate as usual, and if it is necessary, keep a pipe of steam on all the time. If no steam is to be had, shut ofl: all the hot water pipes, save one flow and return, and then keep the boiler on the move a little bit. The object of closing all the pipes is to get a better circulation with less fire, as it would require a good fire to circulate the water in all the pipes. Where the pipes are laid very good it will not be diificult to keep the water going without a strong fire. Using Lime Do not neglect to blow plenty of air-slacked lime underneath the plants as soon as the day draws to a close. This should be done after each syringing or after each watering. It will help dry out the air around the plants and by so doing will help prevent blackspot, also prove distasteful to many of the insects that inhabit the benches around the roots of the plants. Soil for Potting If this is exposed to the weather, it will be advisable to bring some of it under cover now so that it will have a chance to diy out before it will be used. Dry soil can be mixed very easily, and if it is then necessary it can easily be moistened to the proper degree. If time per- mits screen it as soon as it is dry enough, and it will then be ready to use at any time. A little bone meal is an excellent fertilizer to mix into the soil. A little soot is very good, too, but the quantity used should be very small especially if a considerable amount of bone is used. There is a reason for this in the fact that the lime in the bone would set the ammonia in the soot free, and it would be likely to do some damage to the roots of the plants. Leaf Mold Although it is not used as much as it used to be in the days gone by, there is still a large amount of it used here and there all through the country. We like to use a little leaf mold for the first potting, especially if the soil is rather heavy. It helps to open it and thus in- sures good drainage, and also gives the air a chance to get into the soil thus heating it to almost the same tem- perature as the air surrounding, which will greatly help to promote root growth. The Cold "Weather .\lthough the weather has been remarkably warm up to this time, there is no reason why you should allow 3'our coal bin to get empty. There is nothing to promise us this weather in the future, and should it turn out to be the same as the winter of 1911-1918 then we would he up against it if we were not prepared. Better get your coal so as to have a cellar full all the time. BOOM YOUR BUSINESS hy advertising yout goods in the HorticuJitiuire Publicity among the kind of readers readied by this paper is THE SORT OF PUBLI- CITY THAT PAYS. 40 H 0 R T I C U L T U K E January 10, iyl4 horticulture: VOL. XIX JANUARY 10, 1914 NO. 2 I"1'III-ISHK1> WKKKI.Y BY MOn.TICULTi;R.£ PUBLISHING CO. 11 Hatanilton Place, Boston, Mas*. Tpleplionr, Oxford 2l)i. WM. J. STKW.VRT, Kdltor and Manuicer. SliBSCRirXION R.4TEa: «•• Ymlt, In adviuice. $1.00; To l^orelsn Counlrles, $8.00; To Canadu, $1.B0. AUVEKTISINO RATES: For Inob. 30 InrlieN to piVKO $1.00 DUooBntH on ContrtiotN for consecutive InHerttons, as follows: One month <4 ttnicN), 6 per cent.; three months (13 times), 10 per cent,; nIx luontlis i'iQ tlnieM). ^0 per cent.; one year (62 times), M per cent. Ktlge and half pikKe Kpoce, special riites on application. ■ntered as second-class matter December 8, 1904, at the Post Office at Boston, Mass., under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. CONTENTS Page COVER ILLIISTKATION— i'aitial View of the Rhodo- demiroii Ravine in Highland Park. Rochester, N. Y. NOTKS ON (niLTURK OF FLORISTS' STOCK— Chrys- anthenuinis -~ Kibronsi'ooted Hogonias — Orchids — Primulas — Rambler Roses — Value of Records — John J. M. h'liin-ll 37 MONlvSHOOUS AND THEIR VALUE FOR THE GAR- DEN—Kii/Kin/ A"o/Ac— Illustrated 38 COVER ILLUSTRATION 38 ROSE GROWING UNHER GLASS— Buying Some Novelties — Winter Syringing — Using Lime — Soil for Potting— Leaf Mold— The Cold Weather— A r«/i«r C. Rueiika 39 PRIVATE. PROFESSIONAL OR COMMERCIAL— WHICH?— F. K. I'tilmrr 41 BOOMING THE PANAMA-PACIFIC 41 AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY- Annual Meeting and Exhibition — Premium List — New York to Cleveland 42 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES; Horticultural Society of New York 43 Lenox Horticultural Society — Florists" Club of Phila- delphia— Society of American Florists 44 Club and Society Notes 55 NEW HEAD OF FLORITCULTURE AT AMHERST — Portrait 46 OP INTEREST TO RETAIL FLORISTS: Sounds Natural — Steamer Departures 48 Flowers by Telegraph — New Flower Stores 49 Henrv Penn's .\dvonture 51 TESTIMONIAL TO E. H. WILSON 51 FLOWER .MARKET REPORTS: Boston. ButTalo. Chicago. Cincinnati 53 New York, Philadelphia. St. Louis. Washington 55 OBITUARY — Sir Trevor Lawrence. Portrait — Ralph G. Shrigley — Mrs. Melluian — Mrs. Wm. Scott — Mrs. Henrv Engler 60 MISCELLANEOUS: A New Azalea 41 Catalogues Received 46 Chicago Notes — Philadelphia Notes — Washington Notes" 50 Business Embarrassment 51 Personal 51 During Recess 62 Greenhouses Building or Contemplated 62 News Notes (i2 Only ten weeks until the New York A word International Flower Show will open for New York its doors. Much must be done in the jneantime if this important afiEair is to attain the proportions and the surpassing success which all are so anxious that it should attain. While this enterprise is, in a way, localized, and while its pro- jectors liavc made no effort to extend the guarantee sub- scription beyond the immediate neighborhood of New York, yet the entire horticultural fraternity of the roimtry have something at stake and will, directly or in- (lirt«lly, gain or lose something according to whether it is or is not a success. So it behooves all who can to extend such support as is in their power to this supreme elTort of their fellow-liorticiiUiirists in the great metropolis. Even if it does entail some sacrifice, make nil (\\hibit in one or the other department, competitive or trade, and when it comes your turn to look for sup- porters and allies you will iind that New York will not forget* her friends. The American Carnation Society The carna- showed wisdom in selecting Cleveland tlon meeting j,s the place for its mid-winter meeting and exhibition this year. It is very centrally located for a large territory in which carnation culture is can-ied on extensively and there can be no question of a splendid exhibition, with a good sprinkling of interesting novelties. We hope our readers will note what President Brown of the American Carnation Society has to say on another page of this paper. HoKTi CULTURE recognizes in the instituting of table decorations to demonstrate the decorative qualities of the new varieties and the abilities of the Cleveland retail florists, an innovation of double significance and far- reaching eft'ect. It is in line with what Horticulture has preached incessantly for years, as our readers know. As to Cleveland's part, otherwise, in the meeting, the florists of that city have on all such occasions shown fine proficiency in the preparatory arrangements and in the art of entertaining their visitors. We expect to see a large and (iithusiaslie meeting and a nuicli needed liberal addition of new young blood to the membership list thif year. i'. E. Palmer's communication on the The gardener status of the so-called "private" gar- In the S. A. F. dener, which appears in this issue, brings to the front an old vexed ques- tion but. although quite in accord with Mr. Palmers ideas on the subject, we doubt if much will be gained by its discussion now. As to the intent of the founders of the S. A. F. it will only be necessary to quote from the original prospectus the following: "Who are eligible — All Florists— professional or ama- teur— Gardeners, Seedsmen. Nurserymen. Superintendents of Parks. Manufacturers of Heating Apparatus. Greenhouse Builders and Dealers in Florists' Supplies in the United States and Canada shall be eligible to membership in this Society." Broad enough surely. As to how this principle has been carried out, a reference to the records will show that non-commercial gardeners have been, in proportion to their small representation on the membership list, repeatedly honored with positions of official responsi- bility ami on the programs of speakers and one of their number is this year the honored president of the Society. As Mr. Palmer rightly claims, the influence of the S. A. F. has at all times been exerted on lines of usefulness to the common welfare and all the craft, whether rommercial or non-commercial, are co-bene- ficiaries in whatever the national society has achieved for the advancement of horticulture in America. January 10. 1914 HORTICULTURE 41 PRrVATE, PROFESSIONAL OR COMMERCIAL— WHICH? Editor of Hounc-rLTTBE, Dear Sir: In the course of conversation with a member of the G. & F. Club of Bos- ton at its last meeting, some senti- ments were expressed and assertions made by him which the writer feels are worthy of wider consideration and discussion. The subject naturally re- lated to the forthcoming S. A. F. Con- vention and ramified into many side issues more or less pertinent to the question. In view of the fact that the member referred to is one of the most thoughtful and representative men in the Club and in the private gardener fraternity, it is fair to assume that he voices more or less accurately the sentiment of that branch of the profes- sion. Furthermore, in justice to him as a critic, it may be said that through years of devoted service and liberal giving he has earned a right to the utmost freedom of expression. His contention, briefly, is that the S. A. F. is essentially a commercial body, that it has never done anything for the private gardener as such and. consequently, that the latter should not be expected to bear the brunt of its entertainment. Aside from the question of fact, the subsidiary ques- tions arose as to; What is a "private gardener?" Wherein does he differ from a "commercial gardener?" and if the S. A. F. has not been helpful to him, why not? In a mixed member- ship of "Privates" and "Commercials," such as exists in the G. & F. Club in Boston, one can readily observe the segregation into separate camps of the two branches and that the active agent in creating and maintaining this division is invariably the private gar- dener. It does not require a very astute observer to discover that one reason at least for this attitude of mind lies in the time-honored super- stition that the private-gardener be- longs in the amateur class and as such has a kind of superiority over his more "mercenary" brother. Xo doubt, the confusion of terms "private" and "am- ateur" has much to do with this quite unwarranted assuniption. There is little hope that the proposed change from "private" to "professional" will help matters much, as the latter term will, no doubt, be used in its classic sense and still serve to differentiate the two branches. To prove among other things that the S. A. F. was not intended as a benefit to the "private gardener." my friend pointed to the very name itself as evidence. The fatal word "Florist" had been installed and no private gar- dener need apply. Here, with regard to terms, again, while the word "com- mercial" is, in the mind of the private gardener, bad enongh, "florist" is in- tolerable and so both in the S. A. F. and our own G. & F. Club of Boston, this poor, innocent, little word has set up an almost insuperable difficulty. As a matter of fact, there is no essen- tial difference between the gardener who grows plants and flowers for one patron and he who caters in a similar way to many; certainly the under-men in both cases fill positions practically alike. The former is a professional gardener working for a living just as much as the latter and is In no sense an amateur. He places before his one patron the best and newest thing in horticulture, he studies landscape gar- dening, the arrangements of green- houses, etc., just as his "commercial" brother does in serving his more num- erous customers. They both do it for profit: the fact that one has a fixed income and the other a variable one does not affect the question. In fact even in that re- spect, the "private gardener" is al- ways aiming at increased income either through efficiency or opportun- ity, or both. Seeing then, that the "private gardener" is just as com- mercial both in instinct and endeavor as his "commercial" brother, the writ- er fails to see any reason why the S. A. F., if it is valuable to one, is not equally so to the other. If it has not proved so, it may be fairly suspected that the fault lies with the private gar- dener rather than the S. A. F. There is no doubt that the name of the Society was unfortunately chosen and has militated against its growth and usefulness and will continue to do so. The fact remains, however, that it has been and is a splendid organiza- tion. It deserves the support of every one engaged in the profession of Horti- culture and with this freely given and with possibly a new name and the in- clusion of all subsidiary associations within its fold, there will be talent and material sufficient to make it the largest and finest Horticultural So- ciety in the world. Yours very truly, F. E. Paimer. Brookline, Mass. BOOMING THE PANAMA-PACIFIC. George A. Dennison, Chief of the Department of Horticulture at the Panama-Pacific International Exposi- tion, sends us a very sanguine com- munication concerning the outlook in his Department. As an evidence of the zeal with which the advisory committee is go- ing at the work, he gives the follow- ing brief quotations from their several letters in which they accepted the onerous and taxing duties of the posi- tion:— A. F. J. Baur, s«cretary of the Amer- ican Carnation Society, writes: "I shall )te pleased to assist in ever}' way possible in making this department the success it deserves to he." J. P. Brown, International Society of Arboriculture: "I shall he very glad to co-operate with the management In any way that I can. It is my intention to urge our members to be there. I had a fine exhibit at the St. Louis KxpositioD. and was appointed an international juror by President Francis." Harry A. Bunyard, secretary Ameri- can Sweet Pea Society: "I will do all that is po.ssible to advance the floricultural exhibits in 1915. I have brought the matter of having our society take part in the exposition before the con- vention in Boston. The question was laid over until I!*14. It is quite probable, how- ever, that we win take up your kind in- vitation at that time and accept the same." M. C. Ebel, secretary National Asso- ciation of Gardeners: "I pledge myself to do what I can to further the interests of horticulture and floriculture and shall continue to try and further the interests of the Exposition among the gardening fraternity." L. Merton Gage, American Gladiolus Society; "I shall be active in every way where I can be of service; shall collect a cot-flower display, urge San Francisco as oor meet- ing place, etc., etc." L. A. Goodman, President American Pomological Society, Kansas City; "1 shall do my best to serve yon and the cause and will try to bring the meet- ing to your city." Frank E. Gorrell, secretary National Canners' Association; "I will make every possible effort in try- ing to make the Exposition a success." Fred E. Grover, secretary National Association of Retail Nurserymen; "... I will use such influence as I may have with the members of our or- ganization to enconrage a large nursery exhibit." Benj. Hammond, secretary of the American Rose Society; "1 will come to San Francisco and do whatever I can in the meantime." H. C. Irish, secretary National Coun- cil of Horticulture: "I assure you of my earnest co-opera- tion in furthering a great bortlcnlttiral exhibit." C. W. Johnson, secretary Chrysan- themum Society of America: "I will do all in my power to further the Interests of the Exposition and shall be pleased to serve yon in any capacity.' C. E. Kendel, secretar>- American Seed Trade Association: "Will assist in bringing the World's Seed Trade Convention to your city, and I regard the appointment on your advisory committee as not only an honor but a duty." J. P. Pilkington, American Associa- tion of Nurserymen: "1 will be pleased to serve in any way possible as an individual grower or as president of my association." Charles H. Tottj-, chairman, New York Flower Show; "I will serve you In any capacity that you may name, and will do all the pub- licity promoting within my power." John Young, secretary American Flor- ists and Ornamental Horticulturists; "Please do not hesitate to call on me at any time, as I will always be ready to assist in bringing about a successfnl floricultural exhibit." And from the following came formal replies of acceptance coupled with ex- pressions of good will which have since been exhibited in vigorous, effective and enthusiastic support and achieve- ment: C. P. Close, secretary Society for Horticultural Science; David Fairchild, president American Breeders' Associa- tion; J. B. Wight, secretary National Nut Growers' Association; Mrs. Charles H. Maynard, secretary Ladies' Society of American Florists; Dr. J. R. Wilson, ex-secretarj' National Nut Growers Association, and Bertrand H. Farr, president American Peony Society. A NEW AZALEA. A. Schultheis, of College Point, N. Y., is enthusiastic over the appear- ance in his place of a unique sport from Azalea Mme. Petrick. There is a European sport from Mme. Petrick on the market, but this is quite dis- tinct from it, the color, resembling that of Vervaeneana, being much more vivid and pure in all lights — natural or artificial— and the habit equally de- sirable. In the myriads of azaleas handled by Mr. Schultheis during his long business career this is the first sport that has appeared and it certain- ly looks like a good one. 42 HORTICULTURE January 10, J 914 ANNUAL MEETING AND EXHIBI- TION. More than ordinary interest should attach to the Annual Meeting and Ex- hibition of the American Carnation So- ciety to be held in the Hotel Statler, Cleiveland, Ohio, on Wednesday and Thursday, January 2Sth and 29th next. The geographical location of Cleveland is central, suiting the florists of both East and West. Judging from the pro- gram now nearing completion, the busi- ness sessions will be productive of much information of value to carna- tion growers. The Exhibition which is to be staged in the large ballroom of the hotel will. It is expected, be larger than any of its predecessors and will embody some new features. A distinctly new feature ■will be a series of table decorations, demonstrating the decorative qualities of the new varieties of carnations be- ing disseminated this year. Each dis- seminator has been asked to furnish 150 to 200 flowers for this especial pur- pose, and the necessary greens, acces- sories and other material required will be furnished by local florists, who will also undertake the decorations. The tables will not be in competition for any honors, being merely demon- strations of the artistic ability of the Cleveland retail florist. By using the new varieties of carnation in this way, it is hoped the public of Cleveland will become familiar with the names and qualities of the new introductions — a result that could not be other than to the advantage of the trade in general. The Exhibition will be open to the public at certain hours, admission to be free and only by the official card of admission sent out for the occasion. As the display will be of particular in- terest to retail florists as well as grow- ers, it is hoped that there will be a good attendance on the part of the trade within a convenient distance from Cleveland. R. T. Brown, Pres. Queens, N. Y. Premium List for Twenty-third Annual Exhibition to Be Held at Cleve- land, Ohio, January 28-29, 1914. SECTION A. Open to All Varieties, Seedlings and Standard Sorts. Class 1. Vase 100 blooms White, 1st, $10; 2n«l, $6. Class 2. Vase 100 blooms Flesh Pink, belBg those shades of ilesh or salmon color, 1st, $10; 2n(l, $6. Class 3. Vase 100 blooms Light Pink, being those shades of pink verging on the true pink and not lighter than Gloriosa, nor darker than Mrs. C. W. Ward, 1st, $10; 2nd, $6. Class 4. Vase 100 blooms Dark Pink, being darker than Mrs. C. W. Ward and Including all so-called cerise not dark enough to be classed as red, 1st, $10; 2nd, $6. Class 5. Vase 100 blooms Red or Scar- let, to include all sfiades gener.Tlly included In those colors, 1st. $10; 2nd, $6. Class 6. Vase 100 blooms Crimson, to cover those shades known as crimson or maroon, 1st. $10; 2nd, $6. Class 7. Vase 100 blooms Yellow or Yel- low Variegated, 1st, $10; 2nd, $6. Class 8. Vase 100 blooms White Varie- gated, 1st, $10; 2nd. $6. Class 9. Vase 100 blooms Any Other Color, to include any other color decidedly distinct from colors specified above, 1st, $10; 2nd, $6. Sweepstakes. For sweepstakes in Section A, see Section F for special premiums. SECTION B. Open to All Varieties Disseminated Prior to July, 1913. 50 Blooms to Each Vase. Class 10. White Perfection, 1st, $5; 2nd, $3. Class 11. 2nd, $3. Class 12. Class 13. 2nd, $3. Class 14. Class 15. Class 16. 2nd, $3. Class 17. 2nd, $3. Class 18. Class 19. $5; 2nd, $3, Class 20. Class 21. 2nd, $3. Class 22. Class 23. Class 24. 2nd, $3. Class 25. Class 26. 2nd, $3. Class 27. Class 28. White Enchantress, 1st, $5; White Wonder, 1st, $5; 2nd, $3. Any Other White, 1st, $5; Enchantress, 1st, $5 ; 2nd, $3. Pink Delight, Ist, $5; 2nd, $3. Any Other Flesh Pink, 1st, $5; Mrs. C. W. Ward, 1st, $5; Gloriosa, 1st, $5; 2nd, $3. Any Other Light Pink, 1st, Rosette, 1st, $5; 2nd, $3. Any Other Dark Pink, Ist, $5; Beacon, 1st, $5; 2nd, $3. Victory, 1st, $5; 2nd, $3. Any Other Scarlet, 1st, $5; Harry Fenn, 1st, $5; 2nd, $3. Any Other Crimson, 1st, $5; Benora, 1st, $5; 2nd, $3. Any Other White, Variegated, 1st, $5; 2nd, $3. Class 29. Any Y'ellow or Yellow Varie- gated, 1st, $5; 2nd, $3. Class 30. Any other color, same as class 9, 1st, $5; 2nd, $3. SECTION C. For Varieties Disseminated in the Season of 1912-13 60 Blooms to Each Vase Class 31. Enchantress Supreme, premi- um offered by Dailledouze Bros., 1st $6; 2nd $4.00. Class 32. Wm. Eccles, premium offered by Scott Bros., 1st .$6; 2nd $4.00. Class 33. The Herald, premium offered by Chicago Carnation Co., 1st $6; 2nd $4.00. Class 34. Yellow Prince, premium offered bv F. Dorner & Sons' Co., 1st $6; 2nd $4.00. Class 35. Yellowstone, premium offered bv F. Dorner & Sons' Co., 1st $6; 2nd $4.(10. Class 36. Commodore, premium offered by the E. G. UlU Co., 1st $6; 2nd $4.00. Class 37. Salmon Beauty, premium of- fered by F. B. Abrnms. 1st $6; 2nd $4.00. Class 38. Eureka, premium offered by L. C. Midgley, 1st $6; 2nd $4.00. SECTION D. The American Carnation Society Medals. Class 39. A gold medal will be award- ed to the best vase of 100 blooms of any variety. Must score not less than 90 points. A silver medal will be awarded to the second best vase in this class. Must score not less than 88 points. A bronze medal will be awarded to the third best vase in this class. Must score not less than 86 points. Blooms must be staged in the society's vases until judging is finished. After the awards have been made, flowers may be changed to other vases if desired. SPECIAL. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL, HORTICVLTURISTS MEDALS. For Undisseminated Varieties of American Origin. Class 40. A silver medal will be award- ed to the best vase of 50 blooms, any col- or. Must score not less than 88 points. A bronze medal will be awarded to the second best vase in this class. Must score not less than 86 points. FRED DORNER MEMORI.AL, MEDAL. This Medal Is Offered Under the Following Conditions : Class 41. A gold medal will be awarded to the best 100 blooms of any undissemi- nated seedling carnation (sports not ad- missible). The variety must have been in cultivation not less than three years and must score not less than 85 points, judged by the American Carnation Society's scale of points. The medal to be awarded to the originator, who need not necessarily be the exhibitor, and can be awarded to the same variety only once. To be eligible to compete for this medal, 50 blooms of the variety must have been shown at a pre- vious exhibition of the American Carnation Society in a preliminary class and scored not less than 80 points. The following va- rieties have qualified and are eligible to compete for the medal this year: "Match- less," by Cottage Gardens Co., Queens, N, Y. ; "Gorgeous," by Peter Fisher, Ellis, Mass.; "Princess Dagmar," by Patten & Co., Tewksbury, Mass. Class 42. A preliminary competition will be conducted at this exhibition for elig- ibility to compete for the medal next year. Fifty blooms must be shown of any un- disseminated seedling variety. SECTION E. Certificate of Merit. Class 43. New, or undisseminated va- rieties may enter for this Certificate of Merit under the following conditions: A variety may be entered under a name or number, but a name must be furnished be- fore a certificate will be issued. An entry fee of $5.00 will be charged for each va- riety entered when entry is made. Not less than 50 blooms must be shown and the variety must have been bloomed not less than three years. To receive a Certifi- cate of Merit, a variety must score eighty- five or more points. Varieties may be staged and judged In this class at any time during the convention. A vase of a variety competing in an open class may also be entered for Certificate of Merit. In all other respects, except as stated above, tlie rules governing the general classes must be observed. Preliminary Certificate. Class 44. This may be competed for by a two-year-old variety. Twelve blooms must be shown, and a $2.00 entry fee will be charged for each variety entered. The variety must be properly labeled under name or number. It must score not less than 85 points and may be staged and judged at any time during the convention. SECTION F. Special Premiums. Class 45. A silver cup, valued at $50.00, is offered by Thos. W. Lawson for the best vase arrangement of not less than 100 nor more than 200 blooms. Other foliage, cut or In pots, may be used. Class 46. $10.00 in gold will be awarded to the vase of carnations which holds in best condition to the end of the exhibition. Premium contributed by F. Burkl. A silver cup, valued at $20.00, is offered by HItchings & Co. as a sweepstakes prize In Section A. (No entry required for this.) NON-COMPETITIVE EXHIBITS. Space Will Be Provided for Non-competi- tive Exhibits. Retailers are especially invited to avail themselves of this opportunity to show made-up work In various forms. Where special location, or special ar- rangement of tables is desired, application must be made to the superiutedent of the exhibition not later than two days before the opening of the exhibition. A. P. J. BAUR, Secretary. Indianapolis, Ind. NEW YORK TO CLEVELAND. The New York party for the Ameri- can Carnation Society's meeting at Cleveland will leave the New York Central Station on the 6.45 P. M., train on Tuesday, January 27th, arriving at Cleveland, Wednesday morning at 7.35 Providence, R. I. — Announcement is made that Mrs. Elizabeth O'Connor has donated $5000 to St. Joseph's Hos- pital in memory of her husband, Tim- othy O'Connor. The donation carries the stipulation that it shall be used to establish a tree bed in that institution. Mr. O'Connor for half a century was a leading florist of Providence. January 10, 1914 HOBTICULTUEB 43 ROSE ''MRS. GEO. SHAWYER'' North ! East! South and West! the word comes back to us— " Finest Rose we ever handled ! " The color holds in winter when the Killarneys bleach almost to white. We have five thousand plants that have been carried over and are now start- ing off splendidly. Why not remove those poor plants and replant with Shawyer, which we guarantee will give you a wonderful spring and summer crop. Immediate Delivery, 21-2 in. plants,[$20.00 hundred; $150.00 thousand^ CHARLES H. TOTTY, -^^S'S IM, BRECK-ROBINSON NURSERIES LEXINGTON, MASS. BOSTON, MASS. A large and complete aavortsneDt of Evergreen and Deciduous Trees, Shrubs, Roses, Vines, Herbaceous Perennials and Bedding Plants National Nurseryman Official orfsa •/ the American Ab- soclatlOD of Nnrserymen. Circula- tion among the trade only. Pub- lished Monthly. Subscription price $1.00 per year. Foreitrn sDbscrip- Uons 91.60 per year. In advance. Sample copy free upon application from those Id the trade enclosing tbelr bnslneas card. National Nurseryman Pub. Co.,]!!!- 218 LiTLngstoD Building ROCHESTER, NEW YORK Nursery Stock Fralt and Ornamental Tree*, SliralMj Small Fruits, Clematla, BTerfrreena I and RoBOB. Write for Trade LlMt. W. & T. SMITH COMPANY, Geneva, N.Yi BOBBIIMK & A.TKIIMS PALMS AND GENERAL DECORATIVE PLANTS CONIFERS, SHADE AND ORNAMENTAL TREES ir>4Sf»E:c»-ri^iM iimn/itecs Nurserymen and Florists, RUTHERFORD, N.J. u-o^-r-A ^q«^af9e: deal. 200 ACRES, TREES, SHRUBS, EVERGREENS, VINES, ROSES, ETC. DEAL TRADE MARf ^ililililili'ililj FINE STOCK OF RHODODENDRONS, KALMIAS AND ANDR0MEDA8. SKNIJ I'llR PRICE I,I. Growers for the Trade ^^^ ^m^ and all Garden Seeds ) _ ^^ ^^ Ma ^^wARD SEED CO. LEON AR i^„ ^^,.„. „..„„ o.,o.^3.. ETS Write for Prices LAWN GRASS SEED WHOLESALE ONLY J. OLIVER JOHNSON, 1661 No. Leavitt St.. Wicker Pk., Sta. CMICAGO, ILL. Commercial Sweet Pea Seed of my original Winter, also Summer. Varieties, by the ounce or ton. ;i.o(M) lb§. surplus of Nora Unwin, Gbiily^s Unwin, Frank Dolby, Countess Spen- cer, Orange Spencer. King Edward Spencer, and some small lots of sum- mer and winter Grandifloras. Ask for special low prices on 100 lb. lots. ANT.C.ZVOLANEK Sweet Pea Ranch LOMPOC, CALIF. CANES 6 to 8 ft. • - $7.00 M. 10 to 12 ft. - 13.00 " Wm. Elliott & Sons 42 Vesey St., New York Mention HORTICULTURE when writing Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA, OnO HEINECKEN Horticulturai Agency Whitehall BIdg., 17 Battery PUoa NEW YORK Sole American RepresentattT* »t: 3. HEINS SONS, HaUtenbek (Oermamy) Fruit Tree Stocky ForMt Tree*, Hedge Plants. E. NECBERT, Wandsbek (Oennaay) Lily of the Valley, Lilacs for Pordng. A. KETLHOI.Z, QnedllnbnrE (OsrmaB^) High-grade Vegetable Seeds. H. ZTP « CO., Llsse (Holland) VPholesale Bulbgrowera. Also Holland and Belxlnra stack, as Rhododendrons. Axaleas, Pabns, «ic WRITE FOB PRICmS. Mention HORTICULTURB wtam wrlttBg NEW CROP SEEDS FOB FL^BISTB Ask («r 1>1S OataisKoes Joseph Breck & Sons Corp. At-iA Ro. Market St., BOSTON, MASS. BLITE lilST OF WHOLESALE PBICE8 MAILED ONLY TO THOSE WHO PLANT FOB PROFIT. QUALITYI^AIS SEND rOR OATALOOUE. , ARTHUR T BODDINQTON :U* Waat 14th 8t., Naw York. SPIRAEA 100 1000 Astilboldes floribunda $4.00 $38.00 Japonica 4.00 86.00 Japonica compacta moltlflora. . . 5.00 40.00 Palmata 1.00 Waslilogrton 6.00 40.00 LILIUM 100 1000 L. Glgantenm 6-8. .$3.60 $30.00 L. Giganteum 7-9.. 6.00 4S.0O L. Giganteum MuUiflornm.e-8. . 3.50 L. Glgantenm MaItifloruin,7-9. . 6.00 L. Longiflorum 6-8.. 3.00 LILY OF THE VALLEY Prices on Application. OUR FLORIST'S CATALOG IS READY. Send a postal for your copy. "The most reliable seeds" 53 Barclay St. T21 New York, N. T. GREY'S PRIZE EXHIBITION MIXTTTRa, This mixture represents the highest pa«- fectlon of large nowerlng, new, hl|^b-«al- ored sorts. $1.00 Trade pk<. $I2.*0 ■■■»■ GREY'S SPECIAL UIXTUBB. A grand mixture of the finest i ii i IiiITIm very strlkln? and highly receramcMUft oOo. Trade pkt. $S.00 oance. THOMAS J. GREY CO. 32 Sooth Market St., Battan, Mms^. Jersey Grown Gallas 1 1-2 inches in diameter and up. To clean out $50.00 per 1000 O. V. ZANGEN SEEDSMAN, HOBOKEN, N J. MentloD HORTICULTURB when wrltli« Place your order now for Ayres' Winter Flowering SWEET PEA SEED S. BRY50N AYR.es CO. " Reno-wntd Siutet Fea Spec iaiui^ ' iWNTBLOPS, INDEPENDKNCE, MO. J. BOLGIANO & son WHOliSALE FIELD AND GARDEN Eslablfahed 1818 IVrite Fer Our LcV) Prtctt LIGHT, PRATT and ELUCOTT BALTIMORE, MD. SEBS J. W. EdnondsM, Mgr. M. W. mGms. Stc'r California Seed Growers Association, Inc. Growers For Wholesale Dealers SAN JOSE OALIFOBNLA When writing to advertiaera hindlj- mention HORTICULTURE, 48 H 0 R T I C U L T TJ R E January iO, 1914 JOHN BROTMEYER'S Cor. Broadway and Gratiot Ave*. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs . . . Higli Grade Gut Blooms We eoTer all MIoblKan points and eood ■cctloiu of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Member* Florists' Telerraph Delivery Association. HESS & SWOBODA FIvOR.ISTS Telephones IMl and L IHt 1415 Farnum St., ^IVIA.IHA, IMEB. We Will Take Good Care Of AU Your Orders IN WISCONSIN 0. G. POLLWORTH CO. Milwaukee WILLIAM J. SMYTH Cor. Michigan Ave. and Slst St., CHICAGO, ILL. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Asso.) We ship to all points in Illinois and Iowa. Pbooes : Aldine 8B0 Aldine 881 Aldine 882. SAMUEL MURRAY Kansas City, Mo. 913 Grand Ave. Member of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery. All Ordirs Given Prompt and Careful Attention The Park Floral Go. J. A. VALENTINE Pres. Ifember Florists' Telegraph Delivery. DENVERp COLORADO Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue, N. KeebesMr Pboos |o«. Long Din. Bell Phoec 3tl« Membess Florisu Telegcapk Dali>ay "THE HOME OF FLOWERS" Tlie largest cut tlower 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 SOUNDS NATURAL! The florist shops ot Austin were stranded yesterday. All late orders for cut flowers were unfilled and many orders for plants and pot flowers were denied on account of the heavy busi- ness. The city, however, was not flow- erless. Hundreds of orders for flowers received sevral days ago were filled with- promptness. At 4 o'clock yester- day it was almost impossible to make a purchase of flowers from any of the shops. Not a single shop was stocked with sufficient cut flowers to supply the demand and the pot flowers of- STEAMER DEPARTURES Allan. Numidian, Boston-Glasgow.. ..Jan. 22 American. St. Paul, N. Y.-S'hampton .Tan. 16 St. Louis, N. Y.-S'liampton. . .Jan. 23 Atlantic Transport. Missouri, N. y. -London Mionewaska, N. Y. -London... Cunard. Lusitania. N. Y'. -Liverpool. .. , Andania, Boston -Liverpool French. La Lorraine, N. Y, -Havre Hamburg-American. Pennsylvania, N. Y'.-Hamb'g Jan. 17 Jan. 24 Jan. 14 Jan. 15 Jan. 14 Jan. 17 Jan. 22 Ft. Bismarolv, Boston-H'mb'g Holland-America. New Amsfd'ni, N. Y.-R't'd'm. Jan. 13 Leyland. Devonian. Boston-Liverpool. . .Jan. 24 North German Lloyd. Scharnhorst, N. Y,-Bremen Jan. 17 Kronp'z'n Cecille, N. Y.-B'm'n. Jan. 20 Red Star. Zeeland, N. Y'. -Antwerp Jan. 14 White Star. Arabic, Boston-Liverpool Jan. 13 Baltic, N. Y.-Liverpool Jan. 15 St. Paul, N. y. -Southampton. .Jan. 16 Oceanic, N. Y.-Soutbampton. . Jan. 21 Celtic, N. y. -Mediterranean. . .Jan. 24 ?8g!§8gg8SBgSS8S8aSSea fered were picked over carefully. One florist estimated that more cut flowers had been sold than any Christmas in the history of Austin. The prices were steep during the last few days before Christmas because the demand was too heavy to be supplied. The dealers complained that they were un- able to get in shipments from other cities. Austin (Tex.) Stateman, Dec. 25 FIRES. Fort Wayne, Ind. — The Bradley Flower Shop was completely burned out December 23d, 1913. Seattle, Wash. — Tom Rhoades has purchased the Crescent Flower Store from Ira P. Wilson, who has been obliged to dispose of it on account of poor health. ALEX. McCONNELL 611 FIFTH AVENUE NEW YORK CITY Telegraphic orders forwarded to anj part of the United States. Canada, aod all principal cities of Europe. Ordera transferred or intrusted bj the trade to our selection for delivery on steamships or elsewhere receive special attention. Cost of Cabling Foreign Deliveriet Must be prepaid Reference or cash mast aecompan^ aU orders from unknown correspondests. Cable Address, ALEXCONNE1.L. New York — Bloomingdale's Tti iHiest Floral Ettablishment In tki Hitrifib Beat Service — Qulclc Delivery — Modest TelcKTaph Orders CarefuUjr Filled •fib PrteM I ' I DAVID CLARKE'S SONS Deliver orders from any part of the country to New York City Or OUT-GOING STEAMERS Write or Telegraph 2139-2141 Broadway, - New York Telephone 1552-15B3 ColDmbni Eetabllshed 1*74 FLOIU8T N. E. Cor. 44 St. & MailisoD ATenac. N.T. Citf (Member Florifts' Telecraph DelWery Amo.) Fk>wers shipped on all Steamers. Special Con dcDce in all the large chiei of Europe and the Bfi Cotooies. Telegri^ and Cable addreM^ Daidd YOUNG & NUGENT 42 West 28 St., NEW YORK "FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH" GEORGE M. STUMPP 761 Fifth Ave., Cor. E. 58th St NEW YORK CITY THE ROSERY 23 STEUBEN ST. IM. V. FLOWER DEUVEJUES FOR ALBANY AND vmwnr Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery 'LOWERS delivered promptly in Buffalo, Niagara Falls, East Aurora, Lockport, Tonawanda, Lancaster and other Western New York cities and towns. 304 Main Street BUFFALO, N. Y. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association January 10, 1914 HOETICULTUEE 49 NEW ENGLAND FLOWER DELIVERIES Send flower orders for delUery in liuston and all New England pointH to THOS. F. GALVIN 126 Tremont St., Boston P. McKENNA & SON ,(B*UbUibed 18S1.) 770 St. Catherine St.. West MONTREAL, CANADA Wtgive Special Attfttiion to Telegraphic Orders 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 NASHVILLE, TENN. JOY FLORAL COMPANY Members Florists* Telegraph Delivery Ass'n, The California Florist JUUUS EPPSTEIN FRANK H. FORREST S44 - M6 Geary Street. SAN FRANCISCO, Ud Hotel St. Francis, CAL. W» cover the entire Pacific Coast and West •f the Rockies Wire us your orders for ■II Steamers sailing for Honolulu, Manila and the Orient. Regular Trade Discount. ST. LOUIS, MO. FRED C. WEBER 4326-28 Olive St. MtmUar Fhrists Telegraph Delivery Asiociation mo TICS ISITIA LS. We have one store only The Far-Famed Flowers of TORONTO Delivered on mail or telesraph order for amy occasion, in any part of the Donilnlon. JOHN H. DUNLOP M Tonge St., - - TORONTO, ONT. WASHINGTON, D.C. *:^tei^3!lF-^ GwDEj ij OUOE BROS. CO FLORISTS 1214 F ST^»«J*. Member Florists' Telecraph Delivery MONTREAL All TransJer Order* FiUed HALL & ROBINSON .<,„, s^. I 825 ST. CATHERINE ST., W. "^ Flowers by Telegraph Leading Retail Florists Listed by Towns for Ready Reference. Orders transferred by telegram or otiierwise to any of tiie firms wKiose address Is here given will be promptly and prop- erly filled and delivered. Alh.m.v, N. Y.— H. G. Eyres. 11 N. Pearl St. Albany, N. Y.— The Rosary. 23 Steu lien St. Koston — Thos. F. Galvin, 126 Tremont St. Roston — Ed. MacMulkin, 1U4 Boylston St. Boston— Peun, the Florist, 37-43 Brom- fleld St. Boston — Hoffman, Mass. Ave. Boston— Zinn, the Florist, 1 Park St. Buffalo, N. Y. — S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St. Buffalo, N. Y.— Palmer's, 304 Main St. Chicago— William J. Smyth, Michigan Ave. and 31st St. Cleveland. O.— J. M. Gasser Co., Euclid Denver, Col.— Park Floral Co., 1643 Broadway. Detroit, Mich. — J. Breltmeyer's Sons, corner IJroadway and Gratiot Aves. Kansas City, Mo.— Samuel Murray, 913 Grand Ave. Mihvaukee. Wis.— C. C. Pollworth Co. Montreal, Can.— Hall & Robinson, 825 St. Catherine St., W. Montreal. Can.— P. McKenna & Sons, 770 St. Catherine St., West. Nashville. Tenn. — Joy Floral Co. New London, Conn. — Reuter's. New Haven, Conn.— J. N. Champion, 102G Chapel St. New York — David Clarke's Sons, 2139- 2141 Broadway New York— Alex. McConjell, 571 .^th Ave. New York-Youna & Nugent, 42 W. 28th. New Y'ork— Dards, N. E. corner 44th St. and Madison Ave. New York— Bloomlngdale's, E. 59th St. New York— Max Schllng. 22 W. 5»th St. New York- George M. Stumpp, 761 Fifth Ave. New York— Thos. F. Galvin. B'ifth Ave., at 46th St. Norwich, Conn. — Renter's. Omaha, Neb.— Hess & Swoboda. 1415 Farnum St. Rochester, N. Y.— J. B. Keller Sons, 25 Clinton Ave,. N. San Francisco, Cal.— The California Florist. 344-346 Geary St. St. Louis, Mo.— Fred C. Weber. 4226-28 Olive St. St. Paul. Minn.— Holm & Olson. Inc. St. Paul. Minn.— L. L. May & Co Tarrytownon-Hudson, N. Y.— F. R. Pier- son Co. Toronto. Can.— J. H. Dunlop, 96 Yonge St. Washington, D. C St. Washington, F St.. N. W. Washington, D C. — George H. Cooke. Westerly, R. I.— Reuter's. Worcester, Mass.— Randall's Flower Shop, 3 Pleasant St. ORDBRS FOR Gude Bros., 1214 F C. — F. H. Kramer. 915 NEW FLOWER STORES. Clinton, la.— J. it. Batlier. Bloomington, III. — A. Cowan. Rociiester. N. Y. — W. Boultman. Reading, Pa. — Frank D. Shearer. Peoria, III. — Mrs. J. C. Murray, Jef- ferson street. Stamford, Ct.— Quality Flower Store. Atl.Tiitie street. Reading, Pa. — Moyer Bros.. 8tli and Cherry streets. Portland, Ore. — Niklas & Son, 405 Morrison street. Portsmoutii, O. — Herms Floral Com- pany. 817 Sixth street. Deer Lodge, Mont. — Mrs. C. Dietrich, Bien Bldg.. Main street. Framlngtiam, Mass.— Concord Sq. Flower Store, .John H. Barrett, proprie- tor. John Pehrson has bought the in- terest of A. Marine in the retail store of Pehrson & Marine, 1134 Bryn Mawr Ave, Chicago. NEW YORK WIRE OR PHONE TO MAX SCHLING 22 West 59tli Street, adjoin'mg Plaza Hoti Best Florists id the States as Refcfcncea EUROPEAN ORDERS EXECUTED Members of the Florists T*l«^apb Delivery. BOSTON. MASS. "I'enn, The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery 87-43 BROMFIEI^O STREET Transfer your orders for flowsr sr plant deliveries te 7INN The Florist ^11 ill lParkSt.,Bo«toii AND ALL CONNEC- TING POINTS YALE Flower and Plant Deliveries. J. N. Champion & Co. 1026 Chapel St., New Haven, Conn. THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, CLEVELMB Eudid Avenu* M. RICE CO. The Leading Florists' Supply and Ribbon House 1220 Race Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. St. Paul, Minn. L. L. MAY & CO. Catalogue Free on AppUeation Order Your Flowers lor_dekv«ry in this seotioQ from the LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NOHTHWEST BUFFALO S. A. ANDERSON [440 MAIN STREET Sp«cial Dellveiies Niagara FaMa and Looltport 60 HORTICULTURE January 10, 1014 CHICAGO NOTES. A Miller, of the A. Henderson Co., returned last week from a western trip and left again for a two months' trip. He reported business as very satisfactory. Some of the growers are having trouble with their tulips as was antici- pated when the bulbs arrived in a heated condition. It is too early to tell just how serious the trouble may be. Mrs. M. Mailander, for many years connected with the trade and for the past five years at A. Lange's, will at- tend the marriage of her daughter, Emily Mailander, to Arthur A. Beeson at Kansas City, Mo., Jan. 10. Chicago visitors — Miss Ethel Irby, Memphis, Tenn.; W. J. Pileher, St. Louis, Mo.; J. J. Karins, representing H. A. Dreer, Phila.; I. M. Hoffman, La Porte, Ind.; C. H. Perkins, 2nd, of Jackson & Perkins, Newark, N. Y.; Mr. and Mrs. Leo Bather, Clinton, la.; Ralph Bather and Edith Bather, Clin- ton, la.; Victor Huot, Duluth, Minn. The American Importing Co. has given up its rooms at 219 S. Dearborn street and turned its stock over to its creditors. F. Jerome, the head of the concern, who is leaving for France, says the financial embarrassment is caused by the death of his partner in Germany and that the business will be adjusted and a new start made about Feb. 15th, upon his return. At Poehlmann Bros.' plant at Mor- ton Grove, the carnation cut Christmas week averaged 16 blooms to the lineal foot in the greenhouses. Their carna- tion houses have a total of 6,450 lineal feet and the cut therefore was 103.200 blooms. The plant section was cleane(j out of everything in bloom, but already the benches are filled with young stock, including 26,000 cyclamen plants. The Chicago Tribune, in summing up the value of Chicago's wholesale trade for 1913 puts cut flowers at $2,750,000. This is much less than any of the other thirty-five products enumerated and is regarded by many of the wholesalers as much below the actual figures. E. E. Pieser, who has been in the wholesale cut flower business in Chicago for over thirty years thinks ,?.4, 000,000 would be a very conservative estimate. Others place the sum at five and six millions while but one wholesaler thought the Tribune's estimate too high. Sam Pearse is now settled in his new place on Higgins Road. The place has seven acres, a fine brick dwelling house and a range of modern greenhouses. The new material and work was fur- nished by the J. C. Moninger Co. and the heating is with two of their hot water Sun Ray boilers, with which Mr. Pearse is more than pleased. There is a pump which returns 100 gallons a minute to the boiler when necessary. The service shed is 25x227 ft., with double doors at either end and on one side, and teams can pass in at one en- trance, get the loads of plants and pass out at the other. This shed also con- tains the boilers, potting and packing benches, and the roof is supported by trusses and contains glass ventilators, affording both light and air. It speaks well for old-time cypress wood that a part of the range is made from the old houses built 22 years ago. The busi- ness is now wholesale only. PHILADELPHIA NOTES. Dennis T. Connor came back to work on the 6th inst., after an eight- weeks' illness from typhoid. The Lord & Burnham Co. are glad. So are all other friends of Dennis. "Is Corporal Casey here? He is! Thin lit the bat- tle go on, sez Napoleon." Fred J. Michell, Jr., has started on a three weeks' business tour south. This is his second trip. Last year he met all the old friends of his house and made many new ones. With his remarkable geniality and impressive personality he will surely do the same again this year — only more so. William J. Sherry, late with the Johnson Seed Co., and Johnson & Stokes, is now with Henry A. Dreer as assistant superintendent in the veget- able seed department. Mr. Sherry has had over twenty-five years experience in the seed business and is well grounded in all departments. We feel sure he will make good under these new conditions of larger responsibility and opportunity. Edward Campbell, landscape archi- tect, Ardmore, reports that business has been very brisk in his line during the past year In this vicinity and the prospects for 1914 are also very good. Others in the same line also report favorably. Many old places are being improved and there are some new ones under way, also new golf courses and work of that character, all calling for nursery stock and other trade ma- terials. 1914 looks like a good year for those who advertise. M. Rice Co., florist supply house, 1220 Race street, gave its second an- nual banquet to its male employees on Monday evening, December 29th, at the Hotel Bingham. Bernard Esch- ner, president of the Company, de- livered a short address thanking the employees for their faithful work dur- ing the last year, and stating that it was the most prosperous in the history of the concern. Some of the employ- ees furnished the music and songs, and the party then adjourned to Keith's. Visitors:— G. P. McBurney and wife, Atlanta, Ga.; H. M. Joy, Nashville, Tenn.; Stephen Mortensen, Southamp- ton, Pa.; B. F. Barr and Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. WASHINGTON NOTES. William P. Gude has been nomi- nated for the presidency of the Wash- ington Chamber of Commerce, a posi- tion which he held several years ago. There are other nominees but it is generally conceeded that if Mr. Gude will allow his name to continue on the ballots, he will win easily. Mr. Gude is looked upon in this city as one of the most level headed of mer- chants. Mr. George W. Hess, a native of the District of Columbia, but who has for some years been living in the South, has been appointed to the posi- tion of superintendent of the National Botanical Gardens made vacant by the A CORDIAL INVITATION Ii extended to the trade t* Tlsit and iDSpect onr new establlabment, Flftb Avenue at 46tb Street, New York Cltj. IMSF-EIR by Telegraph or otherwise for deUTcry of Flowers to Steamers, Tkeatrea, er Residences In New York aad Tlclalty executed In beat manner. Thos. F. Galvin, Inc. Established 1847 Fifth Ave., at 46th Street, NEW YORK THREE STORES IN BOSTON REUTER'S Members Florist* Telegraph Delivery STORES IN New London and Norwich, Conn. and Westerly, R. I. We cover the territory between New Haven and Providence GEORGE H. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Ave. and L St., N. W. WASHINGTON, D. C. ALB.4NY, N. Y. Flowers or Design Work DELIVERED IN ALB.VNY AND VICINITY ON TELE(iRAPHIC' ORDER njORTH PEARL STREET. ALBANY, N.Y. F. R. PIERSON CO. FLORISTS AND PLANTSMEN TARRYTOWN ON HUDSON. - N. Y. Member of Florists' Telegraph DaUvary RANDALL'S FLOWER SHOP HARBY I. BANDALX, Proprlato*. Phone: Park B4 3 PLEASANT ST.. WORCESTER. MASS. Mt-mi'r FlorisU Telegraph DeUvsrr At*c0imH*n death of the late C. Leslie Reynolds. Mr. Hess was born In this city forty- nine years ago. At the age of sixteen he started in the florist's business with John Saul, after which time he worked with a number of florists including Mr. Muir of Chicago, and Freeman's and was associated with the late Ed- ward A. Mosely for a number of years in Kenilworth, D. C. where he special- ized in carnations and violets. A disastrous fire put him out of business and he took the civil service examina- tion for a position with Uncle Sam. Passing with a rating of 100 per cent as a specialist on the growing of foreign, economic and medicinal plants, and with an average of 98 per cent in gardening he was quickly given employment. He is receiving the congratulations of the local trade, he being very well known to many of the florists. January 10, 1914 HORTICULTUKE 61 A Florisf s Necessity Fits securely on nny standard pot and by the use of a little chif- fon or ribbon gives you a Basket effect at a very small additional expense, Increasing the price of your plants 100 per cent. HARrS HANDY HANDLE 1 12 Inches high, $2.50 per doz. 4 24 Inches high, $5.00 per doz. 2 15 " " 3.50 " '• 5 30 " " 6.50 " " 3 18 " " 4.00 " " 6 36 " " 9.00 " " At Your Dealer's or Direct. GEO. B. HART, Manufacturer, 24 to 30 Stone Street, Rochester, N.Y. TESTIMONIAL TO E. H. WILSON. On Thursday evening, January 1, a farewell dinner was tendered to E. H. Wilson, as he was about to depart for a year's sojourn in Japan, by the Hor- ticultural Club of Boston at the Parker House. About thirty members and per- sonal friends of Mr. Wilson, who is honorary secretary of the club, were present. Among those from a distance were F. R. Pierson, Tarrytown, N. Y.; Leonard Barron, Garden City, N. Y.; L. J. Renter, Westerly, R. I., and Judge C. W. Hoitt, Nashua, N. H. The latter was entrusted with the pleasant duty of presenting to Mr. Wilson on behalf of the members a beautiful gold watch chain and locket and jewelled brooches for Mrs. Wilson and Miss Wilson. Judge Hoitt's effort was a master- piece, as always, and Mr. Wilson's response was heartfelt and eloquent. Many words of kindly feeling were spoken at this memorable feast In honor of one whom the Boston frater- nity have quickly learned to love be- cause of his delightful personality, with wishes for a safe voyage, a successful outcome of his venture and a happy return to Boston a year hence. The table was superbly decorated with the finest products of several of the club members. We only mention a vase of splendid blooms of Matchless carnation sent with the compliments of Cottage Gardens Company and a vase of Buddleia Asiatica, one of Mr. Wilson's Chinese introductions, which formed the central feature of the deco- ration and filled the banquet hall with its delicious aroma while every one was charmed with its graceful foun- tain-like effect. BUSINESS EMBARRASSMENT. A meeting of the creditors of Ed- ward MacMulkin, florist, who as- signed December 23, 1913, will be held in the rear of store 194 Boylston Street, Boston, (Park Square en- trance) on Monday, January 12, 1914, at 10.30 o'clock in the forenoon at which meeting the assignee will pre- sent his report of the assets and lia- bilities, and the question of continuing the business at 194 Boylston Street will come up for discussion and deter- mination. William D. Gooch is as- signee. The annual meeting of the Ameri- can Forestry Association will be held at the New Willard Hotel, Washing- ton, D. C, at 11.30 A. M., Wednesday, January 14, 1914. The meeting will be confined to a business session, the general discussions and papers on forestry having been disposed of at meetings presided over by President Henry Sturgis Drinker, and Vice- President Henry S. • Graves at the time the National Conservation Con- gress met in November. KOMADA BROS. Manufacturers of all Kinds of WIRE DESIGNS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 1008 Vine Street, - - PHILADELPHIA, PA. THE Florists' Supply House of America H. BAYERSDORFER & CO. 1129 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa. Florist's Refrigerators Display Cases, Storage Rooms. Store Fixtures. Ask for Catalog X3. UNITED REFRIGERATOR & ICE MACHINE CO., Kemsha.Wls. PERSONAL. H. F. Littlefield of Worcester, Mass., is starting on a trip to Japan. John Cook, the veteran rosarian, of Baltimore, starts January 9th for a winter sojourn in Florida. John Allan, gardener for Mr. J. R. Drexel, Newport, R. I., was elected li- cense commissioner for the city on Monday, Jan. 5th. William M. Reid, salesman for W. W. Barnard Company, Chicago, sailed on January 1st on a two months' busi- ness and pleasure trip to Scotland. Announcement is received of the en- gagement of Miss Geneveive Frances Roy, eldest daughter of D. F. Roy, su- perintendent of "The Moorings," Marion, Mass., to Dr. Rogers Humph- ries of Holyoke, Mass. Charles H. Curtis, who has been as- sistant editor of The Gardeners' Mag- azine, London, Eng., succeeds George Gorden as editor-in-chief. Mr. Gordon will act as advisory editor. The price of the paper is to be reduced to one penny instead of two pence, as here- tofore. Cincinnati visitors.— William Rogers of the Miami Floral Co., Dayton, O.; R. M. Speer, Columbus, Ohio. Boston visitors. — Harvey Geddes, Supt. of Portland Country Club, Fal- mouth Foreside, Me.; Hon. C. W. Hoitt, Nashua, N. H,; Louis J. Reuter, West- erly, R. I.; F. R. Pierson, Tarrytown, N. Y.; Leonard Barron, Garden City, N. Y.; A. E. Thatcher, Bar Harbor, Me.; D. F. Roy, Marion, Mass.; M. B. Faxon, New York; Mrs. Francis King, .A.lma, Mich.; William Judgens, New- port, R. I.; Arthur Griffin, E. Marion, Mass. V HENRY PENN'S ADVENTURE. Whether or not the joke is on Henry Penn, the Bromfield street florist, or on his chauffeur, Mr. Penn's friends have not yet been able to decide, but the fact that they are all sure of is that there was a Joke, and that It is too good to be kept. It may have been the fault of the chauf- feur, or of Mr. Pcun or the limousine. This also has not been decided. Mr. Penn came out of his Bromfield street store to his waiting car the other day and said to the chauffeur: "Drive to the Roland greenhouses at Nahant." The chauffeur bent to crank his engine, and when Mr. Penn told him to "wait a minute," and went back in the store for something he had forgotten, the whirring engine drowned his words and the chauf- feur climbed to the seat, thinking Mr. Penn was inside. In a few moments the latter came out and looked around for bis car. There was no car and the bystanders were only lazily interested when he told them that a perfectly good limousine and chauffeur had disappeared off the face of the earth. It is told that a man once lo.st a bass drum, but that's no argument. Mr. Penn took a train to Nahant and called up the Bromfield street store and .iskcd if any word had been heard of the chauffeur. "He's Just calling now." said the clerk, and over the other wire he listened to the frenzied tale the chauffeur told of starting for Nahant with Mr. Penn, of losing him .somewhere on the road, and of his suspicions that a horrible murder had been done; that his employer's man- gled body was even then lying on the road somewhere — who could say where? When he and his employer finally got to- gether he told that he had started with the firm belief that the latter was Inside; that he had a puncture on the Lynn boulevard; had got out. Jacked up the car and changed the shoe, still sure that Mr. Penn was Inside. "I thought you were probably reading," he said, "and I never looked in. "When I got to the greenhouses I found that you were not with me. Then I got busy on the telephone." Mr, Penn is kept "busy on the telephone" these days himself, doing some explaining and quieting the vague rumors that he was a victim of thugs on the road from Boston to Nahant. — Boston Adverihcr. Gardeners' and Flarists' Union No. 1061S, Chicago, 111. Extend to the trade an invitation to attend a Smoker at Room 5, 232 N. [Clark Street, Wednesday Evening, January 14th, at 8.15 p. m. ■bi HORTICULTUEE January 10, 1M4 GARDENIAS Dozen $2.00— $4.00, 100 $15.00- $25.00 For the balance of the season you can depend on us for all the Gardenias you need. The quality is as fine as any grown and our prices are always right. L The Leo Niesaen COm and Race S«».. PHILADELPHiA MpntloD HORTICULTUBB when writing. _Jj' "^ff; Comer aiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiig i To Cut Flower Growers and s I Retalt Florists I IF YOU want to find a market for your S product 5 want a regular or special supply S of the product of the best S growers £ Consult the Advertisements on these Wholesale Flower Pages THE BEST LETTERS FOR FLORISrS USE THOSE MADE BY THE Boston Florist Letter Co. 68 PBAKL ST. BOSTON N. F. McCajthy, M»r. Block Letters, (3.00 per 100. Script Letters, $3.00 per 100. Order direct or bay from your local •apply dealer. Insist on hsTlnc the BOSTON Inscriptions, Emblems, etc Always In Stock. CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MAMUFACTURERS rniLADELPHIA. PA. ROBERT J. DYSART PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT AND AUDITOR Simple methods of correct accounting especially adapted for florists' use. BOOKS B.4LANCED AND ADJUSTED Merchants Bank Buildlne «• STATE 8T. •OSTON Telephone Main 58 Whan writing to adoertitort hintMy MmnHon HORTICULTVRE. S The Advertisers Represented Here are the Leading S E Concerns In the Wholesale Flower Trade ~ 7niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiniiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii I WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS — ^'^'^^ PRICES — Per 100 TO DEALERS ONLY Roses Am. Beauty, Special...* " " Fancy and Extra No.i Killamey, Extra " Ordinary Richmond, Hillingdon, Extra " *' Ordinary.. Mary land, ,Ward,Taft,Sunburst, Ex. *' ** " " Ordinary Russell, Shawyer Carnations, Fancy '* Ordinary • Cattleyas Cypripediums Lilies, Longiflorum Callas Lily of the Valley Paper Whites, Roman Hyacinths . Freesias Violets Daises Sweet Peas Gardenias Adiantum .. Smilax . Asparagus Plumosus, Strings (loo). ** " & Spren. (loo bchs.) . CINCINNATI January 5 50.00 40.00 30.00 15.00 8.00 J5.00 10.00 15.00 8.00 20.00 4.00 3-00 50.00 25.00 12.50 12.50 4.00 3.00 4.00 1. 00 1.50 1. 00 25.00 1. 00 15.00 50.00 50.00 CHICAGO January 5 BUFFALO January 5 I PITTSBURG I January 5 35.00 25.00 20.00 8.00 6.00 10.00 6.00 8.00 6,00 4.00 2.50 50.00 to 60.00 40.00 30.00 25.00 10.00 8.00 12.00 10.00 8.00 20.00 5-00 3-0O 8.00 8.00 3.00 ■75 12.00 40.00 25.00 to 12. 00 10.00 4 00 3.00 1.50 1.50 30.00 1. 00 15.00 50.00 50.00 40.00 20.00 4.00 10.00 5.00 10.00 5-00 10.00 5.00 8.00 3.00 2.00 50.00 12.00 10.00 10.00 2.00 •75 1. 00 2.00 30.00 1. 00 12.00 35-00 35-00 50.00 40.00 20.00 15.00 8.00 12.00 8.00 15.00 8.00 15.00 4.00 3.00 60.00 15.00 12.00 12.00 4.00 300 1. 00 2.00 3.00 40.00 1.50 15.00 50.00 50.00 35-00 20 00 800 4.00 10.00 6.00 8.00 to to .75 to to .50 to 40.00 to 35-00 35-00 50.00 40.00 25.00 12.00 6.00 15.00 8.00 12.00 6.00 6.00 3.00 75«> 15.00 15.00 4.00 3.00 1.25 3.00 1. 00 50.00 1.25 20.00 50.00 50.00 POEHLMANN BROS. CO. I Supply of Best Cat Flowers all the Year Around 72-74 EAST RANDOLPH ST., - CHICAGO. If Interested, tend ns yonr nam« and addrctt for oar weekly price lUi. PETER REIIIBERG~ I WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS 37 RANDOLPH STREET .... CHICAGO, ILL. WELCH BROS. CO AMERICAN BEAUTY. KILLARNEY. RICHMOND, MARYLAND AND ALL THE SUPERIOR ROSES, LILY OF THE VALLEY. CARNATIONS, ORCHIDS BEST PRODUCED 226 Devonshire Street, Boston, IWa» CHICAGO CARNATION CO. A. T. PYFER, Manager 30 East Randolph Street. CHICAGO, ILL Wired Toothpicks Manufactured by W.J. COWEE, Berlin, N.Y. 10,000 ?1.75. 50.000 .$7.50. Sample free For sale by dealers. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, Inc. WHOLESAU COMMISSION FLORISTS Consignments Solicited Hardy Fancy Fern Oar Specialty 38-40 BROADWAY. DETRWT, MICH E.G.HILLCO. Wholesale Florists F9l^»-IIVIOr>JC3, IN^. naasa mentlan Hartleultmi* whem wriMx. January 10, 1914 HOETICULTURE 53- Flower Market Reports Boston faces a dull mar- BOSTON ket this week.. "General Apathy" is in control ap- parently. Stock is excellent in quality as a general thing and fortunately there is no excessive supply of any- thing. Roses are decidedly better in color than they were a week ago. Carnations are in fair supply and the white varieties now have the better hold on the market. White roses, however, are very abundant and act as a check on any upward tendency in price. Beauty roses are shy now and probably will be so for some weeks. A very insistent demand is experienced in the flower stores for uncommon things, such as calendulas, cornflowers, English primroses, etc. All violets are scarce but singles bring nearly twice the price that doubles attain. The balance of the old BUFFALO year ended quite satis- factorily to the trade though the volume of business was no larger than the year previtjus. The supply of stock was sufflcient to fill the wants and there was no scarcity on any item except possibly some cor- sage material, such as daisies and good peas. Beauties were in good supply and the quality excellent, especially the top grades, and the sales were sat- isfactory. Two bank openings on Mon- day last helped to consume a good quantity of Beauties, plants and bas- kets, and together with other social functions kept the trade busy for at least a day. The carnation supply is increasing daily and no shortage ex- ists.- The quality is not as good as could be wished. S,tems weak and too many split blooms; there are also too many whites. Roses, especially Killar- ney, Richmond and Sunburst, are fine, though there are not many shorts. All other varieties have sold well. There is a good supply of promiscuous stock of all kinds. Trade seems quiet and CHICAGO is generally reported so, but all first-class stock is moved off at good prices, so it would" seem that the dullness is partly in comparison with the holiday rush. Long stems, well flowered, of splendid quality and in quan- tity. Whites, Lavenders, Pinks and a limited number of winter llowering Orchid varieties, the latter at $2.00 per 100; others .75, $1.00 and $1.50 RIBBONS — Many new patterns in exclusive ribbons. If you have not yet re<'eiveil one of our new eat:iloK"es, advise us at onee and we « ill mail you a copy. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO. PHILADELPHIA NEW YORK WASHINGTON 1608-20 Ludlow St. 117 West 28th St. 1216 H. St., N. W. BALTIMORE, Franklin and St. Paul St*. ^Oaui-V-* WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS — ^•^■^"^'^^^/o'DV^iLERs only Roses Am. Beauty, Special '« *' Fancy and Extra No. I Killarney, Extra " Ordinary Richmond, Hillingdon, Extra . '* " Ordinary Maryland, Ward, Taft, Sunburst, Extra . ** ** " *' Ordinary ... . Russell, Shawyer Carnations, Fancy " Ordinary BOSTON January 8 ST. LOUIS January 5 PHILA. January' 5 Cattleyas Cypripediums Lilies. Longiflorum . Callas Lily of the Valley Paper Whites, Roman Hyacinths ... Freesias Violets Daisies Sweet Peas t jardenias AdiaDLum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus, Strings (100) . '* " & Spren. (100 Bchs.) . 40.00 20.00 10.00 8.00 5.00 8.00 5.00 8.00 4.00 15.00 2.00 1.50 40.00 6.00 2.00 1.00 2.00 •50 ■75 25.00 75 12.00 35-00 10.00 60.00 30.00 15.00 12.00 6.00 12.00 6.00 12.00 6.00 30.00 3.00 2.00 50.00 15.00 8.00 12.00 4.00 2.00 3, CO 1.25 2.00 1. 00 35.00 1. 00 15.00 50.00 25.00 35.00 15.00 10.00 6.00 3.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 3.00 1. 00 50.00 25.00 12.50 8.00 5.00 10.00 5.00 8.00 4.00 4.00 2.00 40.00 to 50.00 10.00 10.00 3.00 2.00 ■75 ■75 1. 00 12.00 35.00 15.00 12.50 12 50 4.00 4.00 1.00 1. 00 1.25 15.00 50.00 25.00 50.00 35.00 15.00 10.00 5.00 10.00 6.00 10.00 6.00 8.00 4.00 2.50 3.00 2.50 ■75 2.00 •75 12.50 1.00 12.50 35.00 35.00 60.00 40.00 25.00 12.00 8.00 15.00 8.00 12.00 8.00 20,00 5.00 3.00 60.00 15.00 12.50 12.50 4.00 3.00 1.00 3.00 1.50 25.00 1.50 15.00 50.00 50.00- Carnations, always slower to show the effects of unfavorable weather condi- tions, are said by some of the large growers to be now suffering from the warm damp weather of November and early December, and the result is, there are many weak-stemmed and split canations on the market. With many, the crop of American Beauties is on the wane so a lessening of the demands for them is not serious. Roses are very scarce and those whose stock was not in crop at Christmas are getting their share of the returns now. The e.xtreme scarcity of roses in general may be said to be the fea- ture of the market condition of the first week of .January. Single violets are almost an impossibility and the supply of doubles is not too large to meet the demand. Gardenias are also scarce and some of the retailers se- cure their supply from the East. Lily of the valley is coming steadily, but sweet peas are scarcely seen. A few Roman hyacinths and a fair supply of lilies, callas, stevia and papeV white help out. All kinds of green are plentiful. The post-h o 1 i d a y market is somewhat different this year generally the rule. CINCINNATI from what is Usually as soon as the new ye.'ir has begun there is a large influx of flow- ers that have cropped a little too late for the yuletide holidays. This year, however, the cloudy weather has kept the cut at a low point and with a good demand the market is cleaning up in a satisfactory manner each day. The call from out of town is good. Last week the taking of office by the incoming administration used very many flowers at the City Hall. Every office had its full share of flowers, tokens of esteem and congratulation from friends and constituents to the successful candidates for office. The rose supply is rather short. Only Pink and White Killarney are offered in anything like quantity. It will prob- ably be two or three weeks before the supply of American Beauties will again be sufficient. Carnations are in a good supply. L,ilies are plentiful and have helped nicely to take care of the general demand. The influx of narcissus has let up very considerably and the wholesalers are now able to obtain a fair price for this flower. Vio- lets and lily of the valley are selling well. The weather is against sweet peas. They are rotting and dropping off by the thousands and there will be no relief for them until we have bright weather. {Contimted on page 55) M HORTICULTURE January 10, 1914 H. E. FROMENV Wholesale Commission Florist, Choice Cut Flowers, S7 West 28th St. NEW XOBK Telephone*: 2200, 2201. Hadtson Square. Moore, Hentz & Nash Wholesale CommiKioB Florists SS and 57 West 26th Street Telephone No. 7SC M^mAf ^f^%^lr aUdlaon Sqoare nCW 1 Ol K ^-WM. P. FORD Wholesale Florist 107 W. 26th Street, NEW YORK Call and inspect the Best Establishment in the Wholesale Flower District. GEO C. SIEBRbCHT WHOLESALE FLORIST CONSIONMENS »OLICrTED f«)m(J0«JHADISONSQ.. NEW YORK JOHN YOUNG \A^I-i^l^s^l^ F'loris'fc S3 WEST 28th STREET NEW YORK CITY Consign fnents Solicited Phone 7362 Madison Square THE KERVAN COMPANY Fenu, Moss^, WUd Smllax, Oalax, Ij«iicotho«, Palmetto^ Cycas, both fresh cut and prepared. lAorel, Hemlock, all Oecoratlnff Everrreens. ^{^\ M3 20.00 been exceptionally scarce this season. With a little clear weather no doubt they would be in plenty and just now they bring |1 per 100 for the best. Roses and carnations are about enough to go around. Sweet peas are fine but short for the demand. Of everything else there is a good supply. A large number of WASHINGTON social events con- tinues to keep the trade on the jump during business hours and for some time after the usual time of closing. The out-of-town trade is quite heavy. All flowers with the possiljle exception of Easter lilies and narcissi, are meeting with a ready sale. American Beauty roses are not as plentiful as they have been and are bought up as soon as they are offered for sale. Cattleyas are also scarce and are bringing from 60 to 75 cents each, while there are more cypripe- diums on the market than there have been for some time and these can be had at from $1.50 to $2 per dozen. Some exceptionally fine double stevia was seen in the stores. Sweet peas are moving well at about $1.25 per hundred; poinsettias are bringing 15 and 25 cents each, and carnations are bringing in the neighborhood of $4 per hundred. Pink, white and yellow snapdragon is proving quite popular this season and is to be had in good quality with extra long stems. CLUB AND SOCIETY NOTES. The next meeting of the Indiana State Florists' Society will be held In Indianapolis, Tuesday, Jan. 13th. The regular meeting ot The Cincin- nati Florists' Society will be held on Monday evening, January 12 at the club rooms. On January 17, George H. Peterson of Fairhaven, N. J., will deliver a lec- ture at Horticultural Hall, Boston, on The Hybrid Tea Rose of Today. The Knoxville (Tenn.) Florists' So- ciety has been organized with the fol- lowing officers: President, C. L. Baum; vice-president, Mrs. Edith Crouch; secretary and treasurer, A. J. McNutt. The next meeting of the New York Florists' Club, Monday, January 12, will be enlivened by a talk on Adver- tising by L. W. C. Tuthill. That it will be worth listening to is a safe prediction. The regular meeting of the North Shore Horticultural Society, was held January 2, at Manchester, Mass., when the members listened to a very able address on Apple Culture by F. A. Smith of the Essex County Agricul- tural School who brought out some good points on up-to-date methods. At our next meeting January 16, A. Leuthy, the well-known plantsman, will talk on Plants. James Salter. At the regular session of the South- ampton, N. Y. Horticultural Society, Deo. 16th 1913, it was decided to give a dinner at the Commercial Hotel, Jan. 8th 1914, inviting the wives and lady friends of the mem- bers, and some of the seedsmen who have contributed largely toward the success of the summer exhibitions, (in lieu of the annual banquet). The meeting on Jan. 1st, 1914 being the night for the election of officers, Julius W. King was elected president; M. J. McLaughlin, vice-president; and Wm. McLoud, treasurer. Mr. Palmer who has faithfully performed the duties of secretary ever since the or- ganization of the society, finding the duties getting too arduous tor his ad- vancing years, declined and Wm. Fltz- patrick was elected in his place. We also added an assistant secretary, Joseph G. Cassidy, who will perform the double duty of assistant and cor- responding secretary. D. T. Wei.ls, Cor. Sec'y. 56 HOETICULTURE January 10, 1914 Buyer's Directory and Ready Reference Guide Advertisements under this liead, one cent a word. Initials count as words. Display advertisers in tliis 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 will 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. AMFSrOFSIS Ampelopsls Veitchii — Largest stock of 2-year transplanted in the United States. All sizes up to strong 3-ft. plant. Send for prices before placing your order else- where. CHAS. BLACK, Hightstown. N. J. APHIMB Apblne Mfg. Co., Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. APHIS PCNK Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. ARACCARIAS Godfrey Aschmann, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List uf Advertisers. ASPARAGUS J. E. Felthousen, Schenectady, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. AUCUBA Aacuba Japonlca, bushy plants, 35c. to $2.50 each. JULIUS KOEHRS CO., Rutherford, N. J. AZAL.EAS P. Ouwerkerk, Hoboken, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Leuthy & Co , Roslindale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Otto Heinecken, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. John McKenzle, No. Cambridge, Mass. For page eee List of Advertisers. A. M. Davenport, Watertown, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. BAY TREES McHutehison & Co., New York For page see List of Advertisers. Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. August Rolker & Sons, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Bay Trees and Bux Trees, all sizes and prices. List on application. JULIUS ROEHRS CO., Rutherford. N. J. BEDDING PLANTS B. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh. Md. For page see List of Advertisers. BEGONIAS A. M. Davenp.^^t. Watertown, Mass. New Winter Blooming Begonia Florence Davenport. For page see List of Advertisers. BOILERS Kroeschell Bros. Co., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. King ConstrucHon Co., North Tonawanda. N. Y. "King Ideal" Boiler. For page see List of Advertisers. HItchlngs & Co.. New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Burnham Co., New York City. 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.. Milwaukee. Wis. BOXWOOD TREES Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. BULBS AND TUBERS J. M. Thorburn & Co., New York City. Freesla and LUium HarrisU Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers. MIchell's Seed House, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Ralph M. Ward & Co., New York City. Horseshoe Brand Lily Bulbs. A. T. Boddlngton, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. John Lewis Chllds, Flowerfleld, L. 1., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Henderson & Co., Chicago, III. LUium GIganteum. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas, Schwake & Co., New York City. Horticultural Importers and Exporters. For page see List of Advertisers. O. V. Zangen, Hoboken, N. J. Jersey-Grown Callas. For page see List of Advertisers. C. KEUR & SONS, HILLEGOM, Holland. Bulbs of all descriptions. Write for prices. NEW YORK Branch, 8-10 Bridge St. CANES Wm. Elliott & Sons, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. CANNAS New Wholesale List just issued. Send for it. THE CONARD & JONES COM- PANY, West Grove, Pa. Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. Swastika Brand Cannas. For page see List of Advertisers. CARNATIONS Patten & Co., Tewksbury, Mass. Princess Dagmar. . For page see List of Advertisers. F. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette, Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Skidelsky & Co., Phila., Pa. Carnation Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Carnation Co., Chicago, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. Cottage Gardens Co., Inc., Queens, N. Y. Carnation Matchless. For page see List of Advertisers. CARNATION STAPLE Split carnations quickly, easily and cheaply mended. Pillsbury's Carnation Staple, 20(10 for $1.00 post paid. I. L. PILLSBURY, Galeshurg, 111. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. Chrysanthemum Manual. For page see List of Advertisers. COCOANUT FIBRE SOIL 20th Century Plant Food Co., Beverly, Masi. For page see List of Advertisers. CYCLAMENS Thomas Roland, Nahant, Mass. For page see List of Advertiser!. A. M. Davenport, Watertown, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Cyclamen seedlings, best German strain, separate colors, .$15.00 per 1,0 lO. ];)?4 Obituary Sir Trevor Lawrence. British horticulture suffered a se- vere loss on Dec. 23rd, by the death of Sir Trevor Lawrence, Bart., whose name will be indissolubly linked with the work of the Royal Horticultural Society in London. At the close of 1887 this Society, through various causes was in very low water. At that time the Society was in debt to the amount of 1,1.52 pounds, with a total expenditure of 3,500 pounds, and a fellowship numbering 1,329. Early in 1888 Sir Trevor became the President, and for 25 years he was associated with the Rev. W. W. Wilks, the Secretary, Sin TliKMJK L.WVKKM K. li I .. K. C. V. O., V. M. H. in guiding the Society's destinies. As an ardent horticulturist the new Presi- dent took the keenest interest in the work of re-organization; he was re- warded by seeing the organization put on a thoroughly sound basis. At the end of 1912 the number of fel- lows had grown to 13,385, with an an- nual expenditure of 18,007 pounds, whilst there was a satisfactory finan- cial surplus. In addition the Society has secured an extensive experimental garden and laboratory at Wisley, in Surrey, and a spacious hall, library, and offices in Vincent Square. West- minster. In the early part of this year, Sir Trevor, owing to impaired health, was compelled to resign his position as President, although retain- ing his membership of the Council. Sir Trevor had one of the finest orchid collections in England. W. H. A. The Profits in Progress ^ Farmers are learning the pn*itable fertilizer — the one that gives the best profit consistent with maintaining soi! productiveness. Progressive farmers are increasing, for all crops, the POTASH in their goods. Results have shown there should be at least as much Potash as Phosphoric Acid, for ordinary farm crops take from the soil from 2 to 4 times as much Potash as Phosphoric Acid. For potatoes, truck and fruit the Potash should be double the Phosphoric Acid. If your dealer insists on carryinc onlv low erade, 2% Potash goods, we will sell too Potash in any amount from one 200-pound bai: up. fFrite for Prices and Frte Pamphlets GERMAIN KALI WORKS, loc, 42 Broadway, New York Chlc&go, McCormick Block Savannah, Bank 4 TrnBt Bnilding Atlanta. Empire Bvlldinc New Orleans. Whitney Central Bank Bnilding San Franclaco. 26 California Street (FORMERLY THE FUMIGATING KIND) KILLS ALL APHIS $3.00 Per 100 lb. Bag on Cars Mount Vernon, N. Y. SEEDSMEN CANNOT SELL IT TO YOl If you desTre^ Tobacco Powder tnalTs Uuaranteeato Burn, and will Burn and Give Perfect Satisfaction, or Money Back, OOTHOFF & CO.. MOUN^VE THE H. A. STOOTHOFF /ERNON, N. Y. it.«i«li[ Regarding the foregoing it might be desirable to state here that the re- habilitation of the Royal Horticultural Society was also due in large measure to the generosity of Baron Shroeder. Sir Trevor Lawrence was a great col- lector of new plants and his orchid collection is famous the world over and containing not only good repre- sentative plants but a great variety, including a large number of the bo- tanical species. The curious always interested him very much, and he was one of the first people to buy some of the new Wilson plants. On the occa- sion of the last International in 1912. Sir Trevor Lawrence entertained a great gathering of visitors at his place, Burford Lodge. Dorkins. Sir Trevor's father was a well known and famous physician in Lon- don; one of the high society men who got tremendous fees and made him- self a great reputation. He became famous, in fact, through his institut- ing a free clinic to people unable to pay his fees, whom he would see be- fore eight o'clock in the morning. Ralph G. Shrigley. A well-known and well-liked person- ality in the wholesale cut flower trade of Philadelphia, passed away January 1st, aged about 30 years. He started as office boy with Samuel S. Pennock, with whom he remained some eight or nine years. After that he was em- ployed by other commission houses for several years until his health broke down about six months ago. He was unmarried and resided with his mother in Darby, Pa. Heckman have the sympathy of their many friends In their bereave- ment. Mrs. Henry Engler. Mrs. Henry Engler. wife of Henry Engler, 4651 Lancaster avenue, died on December 26th, after an illness of many years. Mrs. William Scott. In Buffalo, N. Y., Jan. 2nd. Christina P., wife of the late Wm. Scott, and mother of Alex., Phil., Wm. B., David, Mrs. J. C. Kantrowitz, Robt., Alf., and Oliver. The funeral was held on Mon- day, Jan. 5th. Mrs. Mellman. We regret to announce the death of Mrs. Mellman, mother-in-law of A. C. Heckman, Jr., of the Cincinnati Cut Flower Exchange. Mr. and Mrs. MAKE THE OLD ORCHARD li/iVi^Kuai YOORE STARTING THE NEW POWER AND SPRAY PUMPS OF ALL KINDS A full line in stock at both our Boston and Providence stcwes — Send for Cat- alogue and special price list. C. J. JAGER COMPANY l}-1i CustMn House Street Boston 33 Canal Street Piovldeoce. I. January 10, 1914 HORTICULTUKE 61 PULVERIZED OR SHREDDED CATTLE MANURE Rose and Plant Growers Now is the time t" get Cattle Mniiure Into your bench and potting soli. Its peculiar nttiun nnd effect cannot be had wltb anything else. Splendid quality being packed right new. Order today. The Pulverized Manure Co., ^ — ^ tlANURES PULVERIZED SHEEP MANURE Carnation Growers Can't afford to make beds or set plants without it. V/ Izard Brand is pure, full strength, weed seeds killed, uniform and reliable. Ask your Supply House for Wizard Brand or write ns direct. 31 Union Stock Yards, Chicago SPECIAL GREENHOUSE FERTILIZERS FOR FLORISTS AND GARDENERS Formulated and Manufactured by men who have made a hfe study of FLOWERS— FRUITS—VEGETABLES UNDER GLASS In this Country and Abroad Proper fertilization under glass Is more Important than fertilization out of doors — and Fertilization is Our Specialty Why pay ocean freight and dealers' commissions on Imported General Fertilizers when you can buy Fertilizer Direct from the Manufacturer especially prepared to meet your individtuil require- ments. We are also manufacturers of MAK-GRO Odorless Plant Food put up in one pound tins and five pound bags — a splendid side line for Florists operating their own stores. We are at your service on all matters relating to Greenhouse Fertilization. Write us for farther particulars CONSUMERS FERTILIZER CO., 'lufMlnT New York City Factory and Laboratory, Farmingdale, N. J. Experimental Greenhouses, Catonsville, Md. Experimental Farm, Farmingdale, N. J. ^»J SECTICli tMDODOR MIH Jgil-1 ^ ImIUU NOPOISON Giaraotetfl snoei me isseciicia* Act. i9iu. »rial No. 321 Save your plants and trees. Just the thing for Greenhouse and outdoor use. Destroys Mealy Bug, Brown and White Scale, Thnp, Red Spider, Black and Green Fly, Mites. Ants, Insects on Rose-bushes, Carnations, etc. without injury to plants and without odor. Used according to di- rections our standard Insecticide will prevent ravages on your crops bv insects. Non-poisonous and liarmless 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. % Pint - - 25c; Pint - - 40c; Ooarl - '- 75c K Gallon. tL25; Gallon. &2.00: 5 Gallon Can. &9 10 Gallon Can ■ ■ &17.00 Dilute with ivater y) to 50 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 420 \\ . Lexin;;t <;reenhoiise <'omie<'te(l to Herbert Bar- ber's residence at Knglewood, N. J. II* OKE and more owners are desirous ot having their 1*1 greenhouse garden either handyby the residence or attached directly to It Some gardeners discourage this — for purely personal rea- sons. This has always seemed a mistake to us, because the more A Growing Tendency F. Gallerne, Gardfiicr. intimate interest an employer takes in the greenhouse, the more opportunity has the gardener to keep up the owner's interest in him and his work. We say this by way of suggestion. In any event when it comes to greenhouses, come to Hitchings. Catalog yours for the asking. "We are now mailing out a very attractive 1914 calendar. If you did not get one, let us know. HiicKitv NEW YORK OFRCE 1170 Broadway Factory, Elizabvth, N. J. PHILADELPHIA OFFICE Pennsylvania Bldg., 15th and Chestnut Streets glK€i^iiE€K€iE€gE€iE€g m I W W) p i m m I 466 W. Erie Street CHICAGO | cyiss 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. -)NEP0N8ET, BOSTON, MASS. BIRD STEEL-FRAME GREENHOUSE CO., Inc. DESIGNERS and BUILDERS Modern Greenhouses and Conservatories Specialista in Heating Systems for Greenhouse*] General Sales Office, 15-17 West 38th Street NEW YORK CITY SHARP, PARTRIDGE & CO. Are Leaders in GREENHOUSE GLASS OUR PRICES WILL PROVE THIS. CHICAGO, ILL. You know the Import- ance of having proper greenhouse fittings, and a reliable ventilating equipment in your green- house. We manufacture these articles In such a man- ner that we feel per- fectly safe in guarantee- ing our material In ev- ery possible manner. It will pay you to in- vestigate. Write us to- day for catalog, price*, etc. ADVANCE CO. Richmond, - hul. When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE. GLASS for GREENHOUSE and HOT BED SASHES. Our prices can be had by mail, and it wil? pay yuu to get tbem. We carry the largest stock of Speeially Selected GlaHs in Greater New York and <-ati supply any quantity from a box to a cnr load on a one day notice, and at Kock Bottom Prices. PARSHELSKY BROS. Inc. 215-217 Havemeyer St.. Brooklyn, N. Y. TBE FLORISTS' BAIL ASSOCLVTION OF AMERICA, insurer o( 39.000,000 sq. ft. o( ylass For jKirtit iihirs a-Ulrtss JohnG. Esler, Sicy Saddle River, N.J. 64 HORTICULTURE January iu, J 914 'wo diamond rings, one looks real, the other is real — which one is the real one ? No one can tell without examining them. Two greenhouses, both have curved eaves, one looks like a U-Bar curved eave — the other is the U-Bar, You perhaps couldn't tell the difference be- tween the one that is, and the one that isn't, when going spinning past in an automobile. But what a difference when you examine and compare them ! The very strongest endorsement possible for the U-Bar curved eave house, is the endorse- ment given it by all our competitors in their continual efforts to make their houses look as near as possible like U-Bar houses. Always bear in mind that the U-Bar is a com- plete galvanized steel framed construction, and that the U-Bars are rafter and roof bar combined in one. Also remember that this combined rafter and bar is no larger than the wooden roof bar used in the best standard iron frame constructions. Another thing to remember is that the cypress part of the U-Bar is entirely protected from the inside moisture by the galvanized steel U-Bar. Of course the U-Bar costs more than other constructions. Costs more because you get more for what it costs. U-BAR GREENHOUSES PIERSON U-BAR CO ONE MACaSON AVE- hlEWYORK. Canadian office, io philups place. Montreal X/ery Saturday at 11 Hamilton Place, Boston. Mass. Subscription, SI.OO 66 HOETICULTUEE January 17, 1914 MATCHLESS Winner of Two Gold Medals DO NOT FAIL to get in your order early (or Matchless, the New Commercial White Carnation. Superior in size, fragrance and keeping qualities. A non-bursting, very prolific and continuous bloomer. At the Cleveland Show, Matchless was awarded First Prize for best 100 white, also Sweepstake for best vase in the 100 class — 21 vases in all being shown. ORDERS BOOKED N]W FOR FEBRUARY DELIVERY (All stock sold to February I) Price for Rooted Cuttings $12.00 per 100 $100.00 per 1000 ORIGINATORS COTTAGE GARDENS CO., Inc. QUEENS, NEW YORK THE MATCHLESS WHITE Note the fine form and great depth of the flower. FERNS FOR DISHES $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per lOOO; SOO at 1000 rates All the best varieties. Stock is very fine WHITMAN! AND BOSTON FERNS 6 in., 50c; 7 in., 7Sc. and 8 in., $1.00 each SEND FOR PRICES ERNEST OECHSLIN Gale Ave. and Madison St. RIVER FOREST, - ILL. ^i0ttt0Vt/wwyfvwwwn/yuyvtM^^j BEST PALMS All Varieties. All Sizes. Send for Price List. JosepK Heacock Wyncote, Pa. ORCHIDS Imported and Potted FREEMAN ORCHID COMPANY FALL RIVER, MASS. ORCHIDS Largett lmpoTt»r», Exporters, Crower$ and Hybridists in the Wo, Id SANDER, St. Alban a, England un'U HEB- llACEOt'S I'LANTS. P. OUWERKERK, 216 lanE St.. Weehawken Heights P. 0 No. 1, Koboken. N. 1. SPECIAL BARGAINS 1(1.11(1(1 L' ineli pot plains Eucli.intfess Sii- prciilf ;in(l llcrnld leMil.v at .$o.(10 per 100. Wliitc Wonder. Comfort. Scarlet Wonder, llciiuni and ten otiiers at $3.00 per 100. t.'ijiOii strinr.; 1!. (J. ( lir.vsolira, Unal;a rinil :;n niliers. .<;:J i 0 per lOii. Casli. HtRLOWARDEH- GREENHOUSES, Box 148, Ereenport, N Y. When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE. January 17, 1914. HORTICULTURE 67 NEW ROSES KILLARNEY BRILLIANT -J „X: Killarney as surely as Killarney replaced Bi ides- maid. We ordered 30,000 grafting eyes. We have increased this order to 40,000, To give early de- livery we must have the order early. Others are ordering. Get your order in and get delivery when you want it. Grafted plants only at the intro- ducers'price. HADLEY Deep rich crimson in color with an unequalled fragrance. An average producer of bloom that bring the top price of the market. A rose that will make money and a rose you need. If you want better roses and increased business, plant Hadley. It is a variety that a real rose grower will delight in growing. Our trade list for prices. A. N. PIERSON, INC. oroin/iaa/e: C20IMIM. LOECHNER&CO. JAPANESE LILIES LILT OF TUB VALLEY PIPS PALMS, AZAUEAS, «e. 11 Warren St., New York, N. Y. IVrite /or quotations New Variegated Carnation MRS. B. P. CHENEY Strong Rooted Cuttings for February Dilicer^ $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000. JOHN BARR, So. Naticif, iVIass ^ui- IVI^^I:^: l^T *l CHAS.SCHWAKE&CO.,lnc. Horticultural Importers and Exportera 90-92 West Broadway, New York NOW READY— Hohmann's Lily of the Valloy sample cases per 1000 •!€.•• Ll/iunt Ciganteums 1/9 -inch, 300 per case UM 8/10-lllth, 225 •• " t»M Page Advance Co 99 Albany Cut Flower Ex 90 Allen, J. K 90 Anderson, S. A... 85 Aphine Mfg. Co.. 97 Astlimann, G 79 A y r e s Co., S. Bryson 83 Badgley, Keidel & Meyer 90 Balsley, Harry... 98 Barr, John 67 Barrows & Son.. 68 Bayersdorfer, H. & Co 87 Bay State Nur- serie.s 78 Bidwell & Fobes.77 Bird Steel-frame Greeubouse Co.. 99 Bloomingdale's ..84 Bobbink & At- kins 78 Boddington, A. T.81 Bolglauo & Son, J 83 Boston Florist Letter Co 88 Breck, J. & Sons.82 Breck - Robinson Nurseries 78 Breitmeyer's, J. Sons 84 Bryan, Alonzo J.. 79 Burnett Bros. ...83 Burpee, W. A. & Co 83 California Flor- ist 8.5 California Seed Growers' Asso..82 Chicago Carna- tion Co 88 Chanipio'n, ,T. N. & Co 85 Page C h i 1 d s, John Lewis 79 Clarke's D. Sous. 84 Conard & Jones Co 79 Consumers " Fer- tilizer Co 97 Cooke, Geo. H...86 Cottage Gardens Co 66 Cowee, W. J 88 Craig, Robt. Co.. 79 Dards 84 Davenport. A. M.6S Dawson, H. S...6S Detroit Flower Pot Co 98 Diokijison,, A. & Co 68 Dreer, H. A 79-98-99 Dunlop, John H..81 Dysart, R. J.... 88 Eastern Nurser- ies 68 Edwards Folding Box Co 88 Elliott's W. Sons. 96 Eppstein. Julius.. 85 Ernest, W. H....98 Esler, J. G 99 -Byres 86 Farquhar, K. & J. & Co 77 Felthouscu, J. E.79 Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co 99 Ford, M. C 90 Ford. W. P 90 Forrest, Frank 11.85 Fottler, Fiske & Rawson 83 Freeman Orchid Co 66 Page Framingham Nur- series 78 Froment, H. E...9() Galvin, Thos. F.. 85-86 Gasser, J. M. Co. 85 Goodsell, P. H..78 Grey, T. J. Co... 83 Gude Bros. Co... 85 Hail Association. 99 Hall & Robinson. 85 Harlowarden Greenhouses ...66 Hart, Geo. B.. 87-91 Heacock, Jos. ...66 Heinecken, Otto.. 83 Henderson, A. ..79 Hess & Swoboda.84 Heubner, H 76 Hews, A. H. & Co 99 Hill, E. ,G. Co.... 88 Holland Nurser- ies 66 Hllfinger Bros... 98 Holm & Olson... 84 Hudson Carbon Co 97 Jacobs, S. & Sons.99 Jager, C. J. Co.. 97 Johnson, J. Oli- ver s:i Joy Floral Co 85 Hasting, W. F. Co 91 Kervan Co 84 Keller, J. B. Sons.90 Keller, J. M. Co. .68 Kelway & Son... 82 King Construc- tion Co 98 Koinada Bros 87 Kramer. F. H...S5 Kroesehell Bros.. 99 Kuebler, W. H..90 Page Lager & Hurrell..66 Landscape Gar- den Co 96 Learh, J. H, & Son 78 Lemon Oil Co... 96 Leonard Seed Co. 83 Leuthy. A. & Co. 68 Loechner V BOOK HORSESHOE BULBOLOGY For 1914 RALPH M. WARD & CO. 71 MURRAY STREET, NEW YORK ROSES GRAFTED and OWN ROOTS KilJarney Queen, Double White Killarney, Lady HiJlingilon, Double Pink Killarney, Maryland, White Killarney, Killarney, Richmond, Kaiserin, Perle, Sunset, Sunrise, Bride, Bridesmaid, Wootton, Clothilde Soupert, etc. Fine Stock from 3-inch pots. Write for Catalogue and Prices. Wood Brothers FISHKILL, N. Y. PALMS, FERNS and DECORATIVE PLANTS JOhHIM SCOTT Rutland Road and E. 45th St., Telephone 2890 Bedford BROOKLYN, N. Y. The New Sargent Rose Stock Limited. $1.50 ea4*fa. Also Lndy Duncan, Dawson, Daybreak, Farquhar, Wm. Egan and Minnie Dawson. Write for prices. EASTERN NURSERIES, Jamaica Plain, Mass. HEXKY S. U.iWSON, Manager. J. M. Keller Co., inc. DECORATIVE PLANTS OF HIGH QUAUTY Fifth Ave. and 65th Street, Brooklyn and Whitestone, L. I., New York January 17, 1914 HOETICULTURB 69 NOTES ON CULTURE OF FLORISTS' STOCK Qaestions 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 HORTICULTDRE. Bougainviileas Bougainvilleas intended for Easter should now be given a place where they will be induced into action. A light bench, about 60 degrees at night, will do for the present. Keep them moist at the roots and syringe two or three times a day. Wlien they show some advanced growth you can raise the temperature to 65 degrees, and as they become well furnished with foliage they can stand from 70 to 72 degrees at night, with from 10 to 15 degrees more with sun heat. Be very careful not to allow cold draughts to strike these plants. Just give ventilation enough on bright days to keep the temper- ■ature right. When started into full growth they will re- quire a good supply of water at their roots, and as they become well matted with roots they can be liberally fed with liquid manure. Spread tliera apart and turn them around often to induce an even growth. Candytuft for Memorial Day This is a very good crop to grow for Memorial Day trade. Where it is wanted for that date it should be sown no later than the 20th of January. If vacant beds or benches are at disposal, sow it in rows 12 to 15 inches apart and rather thinly. Do not leave more than three or four good seedlings to the square foot, where fine stalks are wanted. If there are no empty benches in January, the best plan is to sow in 3-inch pots. Put half a dozen seeds in a pot and thin out to three. You can also sow in flats of light soil, but great care must be taken to pot off in good season, as candytuft seedlings do not transplant as easily as some other annuals. Place the pots or flats on a shelf or bench in a moderately cool and well aired house, with a temperature of not over 48 degrees at night. Water carefully. Do the necessary thinning in good season and spread out a little where the seedlings crowd. Use a generous soil such as would grow good chrysanthemums or roses in benches. Candy- tuft will not stand any coddling and does better in a night temperature of 45 degrees than 50. If your plants seem at all late you can run them a little warmer as the flowers open. Easter Hydrangeas If you have not already brought the liydrangeas into a cool house you should not lose any time in getting them in. These plants are always better when started cool imtil they have made some root action. A tem- perature of about 45 degrees at night will do for the start. In a couple of weeks they can have 50 degrees and aliout 60 to 65 degrees with sunshine. In order to make them break good give them a spraying overhead at least twice a day. These plants are lovers of sun- shine, so see that they have a place where they can gel it. In five or six weeks they should be standing a tem- perature of 70 to 72 degrees at night, which can continue until the trusses show color. After this the temperature should be gradually reduced until they stand at about 50 degrees at night. While making roots and top growth Ihey will require plenty of water, as they are very thirsty plants. When they have a fair start they will stand manure water once or twice a week until they show color. Gladioli The market for gladiolus spikes is usually good in April and May, and fairly good in June, and there is not much likelihood of spikes being wasted even though a good many of them flower before and after Memorial Day. The first planting of the large-bulbed varieties, such as America, Augusta, etc., can now be done and do not omit a good number of- that inexpensive, but excel- lent scarlet variety, Brenchleyonsis, in addition to America, Augusta and Mrs. F. King. In order to have ■A good Memorial Day crop gladioli should be planted now in benches. Of course, so much depends on climatic conditions that it is not easy to hit the date just right with this crop. Again, the bulbs do not all flower at one time, which is, generally speaking, an advantage. Do not use any fresh manure which will come in contact with the bulbs. If j'ou have no old manure, try fine bone and pulverized sheep manure, incorporating them well with the soil. To secure an early crop of such varie- ties as Colvillei The Bride, Peach Blossom and Blushing Bride, every week or ten days bring a few flats into a bouse kept at 48 to 50 degrees at night. A higher tem- jicrature will spoil tliem. Propagating I'luni now on conditions are ideal for this purpose. Keep yoTir bencli full from now on, for all the advan- tages one could possibly wish for to be successful in get- ting cuttings rooted, are to be had right now. The fires are keeping a uniform heat in the sand; most of the stock plants are loaded from now on with cuttings, and there is but little sun to interfere with the unrooted stock. Every inch of space of the propagating bench, therefore, should be kept full of bedding stock in par- ticular, practically every variety we make use of during the bedding season, and especially of the varieties of which we may be short. Cleanliness in and about the propagating bench is as important as anything. Don't overlook the fact that you should have clean sand. Old sand, or such as contains organic matter of any kind, is liable to cause troubli'. Salvias Salvias will roof in any moderately warm propagating lied. Bo careful not to leave them too long in the sand after they are rooted. When potting use any good soil. In raising them from seed see that they are sown on new soil and pricked out just as soon as they are fit to linndle, which will keep them from damping. They will do better if given a g-^ntle bottom heat while they are young. Mr. Farrell's nfxt notes will bf on flio fnllowing: Care of Young Cyclamen: Carnations: Folias-'o Pliints; Propagaliiig Chrysan- themums; Swainsona; Pyrethrnms. 70 HORTICULTURE January 17. 1914 ROSE GROWING UNDER GLASS CONDUCTED BY 6^cV^^ij:.;<^:>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. Ruzicka. Such communications should Invariably be addressed to the office of HORTICULTURE. Making Beauty Cuttings To begin the operation first make sure tliat tlie prop- agating lioiise is in good working order, the sand in good shape and everything ready to receive the cut- tings. Then for the wood; select wood that has nice live thorns on it if it is at all possible. Wood with dead thorns is quite hard, and will be more difficult to root than the former. As soon as enough is cut to keep one busy for a little while, stick the lower ends into a tub of water so that the wood will not wilt in the least. It is also necessary to have a pail of clean water ready to drop the cuttings into as soon as they are made. Do not allow these to remain in the water for any length of time, but insert them into sand as soon as enough are made to make it worth while. A very important factor is a good sharp knife that will cut very smoothly and without crushing. A dull knife will crush the delicate tissues of the wood far more than one would think, and as a result many of the cuttings will begin to turn black from the bottom after being in the sand a little while. Have a good steel knife, sharpened and edged so that it will shave. Then there will be no fear of any harm from this source. Two or Three-Eye Cuttings With the Beauties we like the two-eye cuttings the best — that is leaving only one leaf and eye above the sand. Where two eyes are left above the sand the cuttings crowd too much and are very likely to get some disease that will clean out most of the foliage. Here is another point to heed; never leave any more foliage on a cutting than will be absolutely necessary to keep it alive. With Beauty, usually the two lower leaflets of a leaf will suffice. Should these be very small, then half of the next two can be left, too, giving the cutting plenty of chance to secure the necessary air. Separating the Cuttings Many growers will sort out the cuttings usually into three grades— hard, medium, and soft. We find that it is just as well to watch the cuttings as they are in- serted into sand, and then plunge the harder wood deeper tlian those that are of softer wood. Thus the cuttings deeper in sand will receive more heat and more moisture as well, and will root in the same time as the others that receive less. Propagating Various Tea Roses All these are more or less in one family and will thrive almost equally under one treatment. We prefer to make cuttings with two leaves and three eyes on all these, and as many heel cuttings as we can get. In making hybrid tea cuttings proceed the same as with Beau- ties, selecting nice clean wood and, better still, wood especially grown for propagating purposes. Cut just below the eye and just above, as close as possible with- out injuring the vitality of the eye. It is a bad sight indeed to see a beiich of cuttings look like a cut off forest with the stumps sticking up all over. All this is due to cutting too high above the top eye. It does not do any harm necessarily but the looks are enough to keep any man who takes pride in his work, from cutting thus, for it makes an unfinished looking job. Dipping Cuttings If you think there is any chance of red spider being on the leaves at the time the cuttings are made, you had better dip them in some one of the many preparations that are on the market. This will do away with many that may be lurking around, and if done well will not do the cuttings any harm. Make the solution a little weaker than recommended by the manufacturer, and do not allow the cuttings to remain in the solution any length of time. Merely throw them in and stir gently and then rinse them good in clean water again. Beauties are sometimes dipped into the ammoniacal copper car- bonate mixture greatly reduced in strength, but if care is taken, no black spot need appear on the leaves, and the dip omitted, as the ammonia is none too good for the underside of the leaf where the breathing pores are. It is a fact that the upper side of a leaf will resist the action of many chemicals, which if applied in the same strength to the tissues on the under side would kill them. Keeping Foliage Off the Sand When the cuttings are being put into sand care should be taken to point the leaves all one way, and to keep the leaves from touching the sand. Not that they should stand straight up into the air, but there should be air space between the leaves and the sand. This will give the cuttings all the necessary air, and will keep them from contracting various diseases as well. BOOM YOUR BUSINESS by aJyfertising youi goods in the HorticuJitMre Publicity among the kind of readers reached by this paper is THE SORT OF PUBLI- CITY THAT PAYS. January 17. 1914 HORTICULTUEE 71 Boltonias At- a (libtii)fl fharactc'i i.stic feature of the aspect of many hardy her- baceous gardens and ijorders dur- ing the month of August we notice the approach of those rich golden waves of color, which, from that time on are coming. rt)lling by and vanishing until frosts stop vegetation. It is the splendid spec- tacle of myriads of blossoms of the lielenium varieties, the billows of gold of the rudbeckias, the warm tints of helianthus single and double, and the graceful panicles of the improved golden rods which compel pur admiration. In case of those of us who are prone to look at certain hardy herbaceous plants as ''unmanagable truck'" their appearance is likely to justify the term. Fortunately, however, the number of craftsmen capable of mas- tering tliis material, and to go a step further, endowed with a clear con- ception of the artistic jjossibilities in the direction of beautiful alternate floral effects, are ever increasing. l"he wonderful variety of jDlants, in colors blending with the strong golden notes of late summer and early fall cha]lenc;es individual ingenuity. Aside from late-flow- oring white phloxes. Chrysanthemum uliginosum and stellata. the bright blue panicles of Salvia azurea and Salvia Pitcheri and, the massive banks of blossoms of Eupatorium ccclestinum, we find in the different shades of hardy asters just the very notes which combined with yellow form most agreeable color accords. For the same pui-pose we should not fail to avail ourselves of the boltonias. The tall growing white Boltonia asteroides as a single plant or lined up in a single row draws little or no attention. Our opinion, however, is soon to un- dergo a radical change when seeing thickly growing plan- tations covering from 3 to 4 feet square. The white clouds of thousands of aster-like blossoms Ijecome irto- sistible. It is very similar with Boltonia latisquama. Boltonia latisqu.\m.\ nana. lieaciiing a height of f]'om 5 to G feet this variety pro- duces flowers of a beautiful soft rosy-lavender in great iJiundance. The demand for a low-growing type can be met by employing Boltonia latisquama nana, not ex- ceeding 2 feet average height. The panicles of boltonias are freely branching. In a cut state used for filling vases they will be found long-lasting and graceful in effect. Plantations thrive best in a rather light but richly manured garden soil. Throughout the north an open sunny exposure is a necessity; in the Middle Atlantic States I find l)oltonias also adapted for half shady posi- tions. Propagation liy divisions or from seed early in spring. Rivevtori, N. J. -^jUAaxaxI -S^TUI!E : 1 would like to have :i little information in reg.-ird to my sweet peas coming alioiit half of the stems single flowered. They commenced blooming Christmas week. Thev have no disease of any kind. They are planted two feet apart in a good loam soil, rows running north and south am grown in a temperature of 50 at night and from CO to O.J during the day. I have watered them about three times with sheep manure water, putting a peck to a .id- gallon barrel of water. They stand now about live feet high. The varieties are Christmas White and Pink. Mrs. Wallace and .me other pink. They start with two buds but one will dTiip off. leaving only one flower, and the stems now are about live to seven and twelve inches. If some .me could tell me what is the cause I would be very much obliged to him. I have given them dressing of lime also, .iiid one dressing of rose growers' bone nour. two days ago. They are throwing out side shoots now but some ot the leaves at bottom are beginning to turn vellow and drop off. Is that any harm or will thev do it when they get along in age.' I have not had much experieme in li row- ing sweet peas in the house. Shelburn Falls, Mass. .'. " . dropping on sweet peas, would say that the last two weeks have been ideal weather tor bud drop. The only remedy I would suggest would be to run the temperature a little higher, particularly in mid-winter — say 52 at night to 70 by day; 67 I think the proper temperature on sunny days and 60 on cloudy days. The atmosphere should never get clammy or dead. There should be just enough heat and air stirring to keep the atmosphere sweet. The vines would show a little soft growth by increasing the temper- ature in this cloudy weather, but that cannot -be helped if the buds are to stick. Running them a little warmer and not over-watering them is the only solution for buds dropping. Yours truly, William Sim. Cliftondale, Mass. ANTS. Editor HORTICULTURE: Will you please publish the best remedy for ants in a conservatory adjoining the house, which cannot be fumigated with Yours truly, Jirooklyn, N. Y. C. I take pleasure in sending you our circular on Ants, and especially refer you to the paragraph on the back page, as quoted below. I think where fumigation is impracticable, this meth- od of using a sponge in sweetened water will prove as good as any. Of course, if the ants can be traced back to the nest, which would probably be out ot doors, then the injection of carbon disulfid would thoroughly rid the premises of these pests, but or- dinarily the tracing of the ant lines back to the nest is attended with con- siderable labor and trouble. Very truly yours, AiiTiHK I. BouKNE, Assistant. Mass. Agricultural Experiment Sta- tion. Extract from Circular No. 7. If the nest is in the wall of the house or cannot lie found, various baits may be used effectively. It is stated that maple syrup mixed with London Purple in a low dish and exposed to the ants, not only killed large numbers but prevented the recurreni-e of the pests for a long time afterward. An old and popular remedy is dipping a sponge in sweetened water and placing it where the ants are. and when the ants have collected in the sponge it maj' be dropped into hot water. A greasy lione may be used in a similar manner. A few repetitions of any of these baits is generally sufficient, for the ants seem to communicate the intelligence of danger or disaster one to anotlier and they all seek safer quarters. A broad chalky line is an effectual barrier for many species, especially if frequently renewed. Placing the legs of tables in shallow vessels con- taining water is another protection from this pest, and a ring of powdered cloves around an article it is desired to protect is generally effective. In reply to inquiry regarding bud- DISEASED CARNATION FOLIAGE. "P. L. T.." Hingham, Mass., who sent sample of diseased carnation leaves is informed that it is not pos- sible to diagnose .what is the matter with the plants, because the leaves were too much dried up, for one thing, and because a description of the symptoms aiid behavior of the plants is needed. The variety should also be mentioned and what treatment the plants have been given for the last two or three months. If P. L. T. will furnish the above mentioned informa- tion an expert opinion will be obtained. Also would ask P. L. T. to give his full address to this office. BIRDS DO POLICE DUTY. "Birds are an aerial police force con- centrating quickly on any unusual ir- ruption of insects or the lesser ani- mals," said Edward Howe Porbush, State ornithologist, at the first of the series of lectures in Horticultural Hall, Boston. His subject was "Utilizing Birds in Horticulture." He said that a single bird will eat 100 insects daily and that a hawk will save farmers hundreds of thousands ot dollars by destroying field mice and grasshoppers. It has been calculated, he said, that in Massachusetts alone birds devour 2,560,000,000 insects each day. He stated that birds are espec- ially valuable in protecting the trees, in the woods and also the grass crops. To utilize birds in horticulture, he advised attracting them to the desired locality, then protecting them and do- ing everything possible to increase their numbers. Owls are particularly valuable, he declared, because ot their warfare on field mice. He advised at- tracting kingbirds and martins, which drive away birds of prey and pro- tect smaller birds. Kingbirds can be attracted, he said, by hanging cotton twine in pieces about 12 inches long on fences or the branches of trees. Orioles can some- times be attracted In the same way, but the bird houses and food are the principal means of attracting birds, he said. He urged that children be taught to take an interest In the por- tection of birds. FARMERS' WEEK AT PENN. STATE COLLEGE. During Parmers' Week, which begun December 29, there were registered 975 visitors. Three of this number were large growers ot Pennsylvania, namely, Jos. Heacock and son, of Wyncote. and Mr. Pyle, of the Conard & Jones Company, West Grove. Mr. Pyle gave very instructive and interesting talks on the subject of the Rose. All three men were much, pleased with what the Department was endeavoring to do with its meagre equipment and they will co-operate in making it the best ever. The Short Course in Ploricultur& started three weeks ago with an en- rollment of seven men who are all located in Pennsylvania. Three of this number have had a little practical experience. This branch of study is becoming more and more popular from' year to year and It bids fair to become- a valuable asset to the younger men who contemplate going into the flor- ists' business. In addition to the short course men, there are 38 regular stu- dents who are receiving instructions- in commercial floriculture. A FLOURISHING BRITISH SOCIETY At the annual meeting of the Na- tional Rose Society, held in London, on Dec. 11th, it was reported that for the first time in the history of the Society, the members total over 6,000. The president stated that the year had been the most satisfactory in the an- nals of the Society. They had put by the biggest sum than in any previous; year, whilst the literature sent out wa.s better than ever. During the pro- ciodings a telegram was read from E. T. Cook, president of the Rose Society of Canada, sending fraternal greetings. W. H. Adsett. 74 HORTICULTURE January 17, 1914 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES NEW YORK FLORISTS' CLUB. Monday night. January 12, the open- ing meeting of the Xew Year saw a splendid gathering of the representa- tive men of all branches of floricul- tural industry in and around New York, in the cosy club room on 23rd street. It was President Siebrecht's last appearance in the roll of presid- ing officer and before handing over the gavel to his successor he made a few brief but inspiring valedictory re- marks, thanking the committees and members for their loyalty and assist- ance during the year. The new presi- dent, Wm. H. Duckham, having been escorted to the platform with stately dignity by John Donaldson and Wal- ter F. Sheridan, made a graceful lit- tle speech, appreciative of the cor- diality of his reception, and pledged his best efforts for the welfare of the club. Patrick 0"Mara then stepped forward and on behalf of John B. Nu- gent and with characteristic elo- quence presented the president with a handsomely engraved ivory gavel which was accepted with words of due appreciation. Then were severally installed the other officers, after which resolutions of condolence on the death of Mrs. Warendorff were read by Mr. Guttman and the yearly reports were read by the various officers. From the treasurer's report it appeared that the club has a cash balance in bank of $5,703.71. The sec- retary's report showed the list of members to number 423 at the pres- ent time. Five new members were added and seven more proposed. A vote was recorded endorsing W. H. Maynard as a candidate for the posi- tion of Commissioner of the Bronx Parks. Adolf , Affiliation Farenwald of Roslyn, Pa., was called upon for remarks and responded in acceptable style. After a recess, L. W. C. Tuthill gave the promised talk on Advertising. It was crisp, epigramatic and keenly convincing. He took the ground that the time was not far oft when the pro- ducers would have to unite in a gen- eral publicity campaign to better ac- quaint the public with their goods. Referring to the various kinds of ad- vertising, profitable or otherwise he «aid: "It isn't the quantity of noise you make, but the kind of noise." Max Schling followed Mr. Tuthill in Tiis own inimitable style. His ap- proved form of advertising for the re- tail florist was to talk through his work and his art, first, last and al- ways. Then came M. C. Ebel with his views which coincided closely with those expressed by Mr. Tuthill. Wal- lace R. Pierson followed with a criti- cism of the methods pursued by the florists' trade papers and what he con- sidered the abuse of advertising priv- ileges. Patrick O'Mara remai'ked that "a really good thing will sell it- self but a really good thing well-ad- vertised, will outsell itself." "Origi- nality" was the keynote of his inter- esting talk. He was a believer in lib- eral advertising and declared that anyone who wants to get ahead must get on the housetops with what he has to offer, but he must present it in a new and original way or it will fall flat. Prof. Beal of Cornell then ad- dressed the meeting, expressing the desire on behalf of the college, to be of more practical benefit to floricul- ture and to help solve the many prob- lems confronting the florists. He urged the great need of more green- houses and other facilities at the col- lege. On the exhibition table were the following: Begonia Florence Daven- port, from R. J. Irwin; Carnation Laura Webber, from Charles Webber; Carnation Rosette, from Bergenfield Nurseries; Winter flowering sweet peas, from H. Pye. The Begonia was awarded a certificate of merit; the others, votes of thanks. Carnation Laura Webber had already been given a preliminary certificate. The president appointed the follow- ing committees: Legislative — F. R. Fierson, P. O'Mara, W. F. Sheridan. Essay— L. W. C. Tuthill, J. R. Lewis. M. C. Ebel. Awards — Jos. A. Manda, Frank H. Tra- endly, Robert Simpson. John Donaldson. I, S. Hendrickson, Julius Koehrs, Chas. H. Totty. Exhibitiiin— Wm. H. Siebrecht, Sr., John Miesem, Chas. Schenck, Max Schling, W. E. Tricker. House — Frank M. Duggan, Alex. Gutt- man, George Mustoe. Dinner — J. B. Nugent, T. B. de Forest, Robt. Koebne, JtJs. Fenrich, Geo. E. M. Stumpp, Andrew Scott. Outing — W. E. Marshall, Louis Schmutz, .Jr., Philip Kessler, A. E. Wheeler, Antou Schulthies. Jr.. R. J. Irwin. A. M. Hen- shaw, Al. Rickards. Robt. G. Wilson. George Siebrecht. Eniil .Scbloss, A. L. Miller. Resolutions on Heath oC Mrs. Chas Armitage — Frank H. Traendlv. L. W. C Tuthill, A. L. Miller. Transportation, Carnation Society Meet- ing— Robert T. Brown. Wallace R. Pier- son, J. H. Pepper. AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSO- CIATION. A meeting of the executive commit- tee of the American Seed Trade Asso- ciation was held at the La Salle Hotel. Chicago, Friday, Jan. 9th, with the following members in attendance: President C. C. Massie. Secretary C. E. Kendel, Messrs. C. N. Page, Kirby B. White, L. B. McCausland and F. W. Bolgiano, of the executive committee; Messrs., Albert McCullough, Geo. S. Green and A. H. Smith, of the legis- lative committee, and by invitation Messrs. A. E. Reynolds, C. D. Boyles, J. C. Vaughan, S. F. Leonard. H. W. Wood and Curtis Nye Smith, Washington, D. C, was chosen for the next convention, to be held June 23-25, 1914. A motion was passed, recommending that the convention in 1915 be held in California and a letter from Hon. W. W. Griest, M. C, re- questing action on his bill H. R. 7473 reducing the rate on local and drop letters to one cent per ounce or frac- tion and on other first-class mail to two cents for the first ounce or frac- tion and one cent for each additional ounce, was referred to the Postal Laws committee. A tentative program was arranged which will be reported upon later. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GARDENERS. The first quarterly meeting for the year 1914, of the Executive Board of the National Association of Gardeners, was held on Thursday afternoon, Jan- uary 8th, at the Murray Hill Hotel, New York City. President William H. Waite called the session to order promptly at 3.15 p. m., these members being present: Thomas Logan. Wil- liam Kleinheinz, John H. Dodds, James Stuart, John F. Huss, Robert Bottom- ley, John H. Shore, Arthur Smith and M. C. Ebel. Several important matters were brought up for consideration by the Board, among which was an appropri- ation to properly advertise the Service Bureau to acquaint owners of estates and others requiring the services of gardeners that the National Associa- tion of Gardeners' Service Bureau is maintained solely for the purpose of providing efficient and trustworthy gardeners and without charge to em- ployer or to applicant. It was voted to make the appropriation. The establishing of a closer co-oper- ation between the National Associa- tion of Gardeners and the various lo- cal horticultural and gardeners' soci- eties scattered throughout the country was favorably considered. The secre- tary was instructed to write to the different societies interested in horti- culture to obtain the views of their members on the desirability of a closer co-operation between the N. A. G. and the local societies in the in- terest of furthering the development of horticulture and of advancing the profession of gardening. In response to a communication re- ceived from William F. Gude, chair- man of the William R. Smith Memorial Fund Committee appointed by the S. A. F.. asking that some appropriate action be taken in the matter of se- curing funds. William Kleinheinz was appointed to confer with Mr. Gude on ways and means whereby the National Association of Gardeners might co-op- erate with the National Committee to secure a suitable memorial for the late William R. Smith. It was decided to enforce the by- laws providing that a member in ar- rears for dues for more than two years, be suspended. The secretary was instructed to drop all delinquent members from the roll, the concensus of opinion being that the interest of the association will be best served by having for its membership only such as are sufficiently interested to be in good standing. President Waite re- appointed William Kleinheinz. Ogontz, Pa., Peter Duff. Orange, N. J., and James Stuart. Mamaroneck, N. Y., to serve on the committee to judge meri- torious exhibits during the year 1914. After the conclusion of business the meeting adjourned to the dining room of the hotel where the members pres- ent became the guests of President Waite. The next executive meeting will be held in Philadelphia in April, the ex- act date to be named later by the president. A Gardeners' Reunion will occur in January 17, 1914 HORTICULTURE New York City during the flower show in March, which will include a bowling tournament and a dinner in the eve- ning. AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. At the meeting in Cleveland, Ohio, on January 28-29, Jos. H. Hill will read a paper on the productiveness of the standard varieties of carnations and the cost of producing blooms. A. T. Pyfer will read a paper on car- rying carnation plants for blooming purposes over more than one season. Any member who has records of blooms cut, or who has ever carried carnation plants over more than one season, is requested to bring his rec- ords or experience along with him, so that both subjects may be discussed thoroughly. Members will also bear in mind that R. T. Brow.v. President, American Carnation Society. time for filing entries closes on Mon- day, January 19th. After that date entries may be filed by paying a charge of J2.00 per entry. A. F. J. Bauu, Secy. Indianapolis, Ind. WESTCHESTER AND FAIRFIELD HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. The regular monthly meeting of this society, was held at Greenwich, Conn., on Friday evening, Jan. 9. This society has made phenomenal growth since its organization in December, 1910, start- ing with fourteen members and now numbering 250. Three fall shows have been held, also two summer shows, all decided successes. A feature of the meeting is the non-competitive exhib- its of flowers, fruits, vegetables, etc. The annual entertainment and social night will be held at Stamford in the Jr. Mechanic's Hall. Wednesday even- ing, February 4th. Dancing will fol- low the entertainment. Visitors at this meeting were Jos. Manda, of West Orange, N. J.;, also Messrs. Cumming and Beers, of the A. N. Piersou Co., Cromwell, Conn. The exhibits were also very fine and the judges made the following awards: Carnations, scarlet sport of Ilarlowardeu, by A. Wynne, honorable mention; Lielia GoulUiana, by Adam Patterson, honorable mention ; string beans. Early Mohawlj, by C. A. Ilokenson, vote of thanljs; mush- rooms, by J. T. Burns, honorable mention; Primula malacoides alba, by F. Lagerstrom, vote of thanks; Buddleia asiatica, grown by James Stuart, honorable mention; Oneidium splendidum. by P. W. Popp, cul- tural certilicate; A. N. Pierson Co., certi- ficate of merit for the new rose Hadley, .ind honorable mention for Enchantress Supreme carnations. The date of the next regular meet- ing will be Feb. 13th. Best wishes to all for a prosperous new year. P. W. Popp, Cor. Cec. MASSACHUSETTS HORTICUL- TURAL SOCIETY. Further extension of the activities of the Massachusetts Horticultural So- ciety along practical lines was sug- gested by President J. K. M. L. Farquhar in his annual address at the inaugural meeting of the society on Saturday, Jan. 10. Among the pos- sibilities of the future he spoke of in- teresting the young in the garden and instructing teachers so that they may be taught methods that will bring the encouragement of being successful in their eflorts to help young gardeners and florists to a better knowledge of their calling, and to help all interested in garden work to a better understand- ing" of it from the occupant of the city apartment limited to a window box to the owner of the large estate in the country. Something along this line is to be undertaken in the practical dem- onstration of garden work to be given in the society's lecture room. These demonstrations will supplement the society's regular Saturday lectures. Reports of various committees were presented. Mrs. Francis King de- livered a very interesting lecture on Flower Groupings in a Michigan Gar- den, with stereopticon slides in colors. GARDENERS' AND FLORISTS' CLUB OF BOSTON. The next regular monthly meeting of the club will be held at Horticul- tural Hall, Boston, on Tuesday even- ing, January 20. 1914. at 7.30 o'clock. The newly elected offlcers will be in- stalled and treasurer's, secretary's and other reports for 1913 will be read. This being ladies' night, regti- lar business will be shortened so as to allow everyone to enjoy the enter- tainment which will be far and away the finest the club has yet had. After refreshments have been served, there will be dancing until midnight. Ad- mission will be by ticket, which will be forwarded to all members. Carnation night will be kept on February 17, when all the leading novelties will be shown. W. N. Craig. Sec'y. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTI- CULTURISTS. Department of Plant Registration. Public notice is hereby given that as no objection has been received or filed to the registration of the Zonal Geranium, John Meyer, and the Pelar- gonium, Eastern Star, by F. H. De Witt & Company, of Wooster, Ohio; and the rose, Mrs. F. F. Thompson, by Charles H. Totty, of Madison, New Jersey, and the rose, September Morn, by Dieterich & Turner, of Montebello, California, same become complete. JOHN YOUNG, Sec'y. January 10th, 1914. NEW BEDFORD HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. The annual meeting of the New Bedford (Mass.) Horticultural Society was held at its rooms in the Standard Building on Monday, Jan. 5, 1914, President Barrows presiding. The Secretary's report indicated a growing. interest in the society as evidenced by a large increase in membership. The treasurer's report showed a gain in that department in spite of the fact that the society had held four free shows during the year and had con- David F. Roy. President, New Bedford Horticultural Society. tributed largely to the tree planting movement. The following officers were elected: President. David F. Roy of Marion; vice-president, John I. Paulding; sec- retary, Jeremiah M. Taber; treasurer, Walter A. Luce; executive committee: William Keith, chairman; James Garthly, Arthur E. Griffin of Marion, Frank C. Barrows, Frank G. Tripp, Edward E. Shaw, L. J. Hathaway, Jr. Miss Sarah B. Fay of Woods Hole, was voted a life membership. Miss Fay has been a large factor in the success of the rose show in the past years and rendered valuable assistance in encouraging rose growing among the amateurs. Frank C. Barrows, the retiring president, was presented a diamond scarfpin in token of the mem- bers' appreciation of his long service in that office and his untiring eff'orts in behalf of the organization. D. P. Roy, president-elect is popular and able and will give the society an up-to-date administration. He is super- intendent of the big estate of Col. H. E. Converse, which has been made one of the show garden places of New Eng- land through his horticultural ability. 76 HORTICULTURE January 17, 1914 Snapdragons--New and True Winter Floweiing I now offer this tested strain for the first time, in two distinct colors — Pure White and Golden Yellow. This novelty has been grown and developed for the past ten years by me and has proved to be continuous and profitable Winter Bloomers, producing a reliable mid-winter cut-flower crop. Well rooted cuttings $10.00 per 106, to the trade onl^. Stock limited. Orders booked now, for deliveries in rotation after March 1st. Can also be obtained from J. Breck & Sons, Boston, Mass. H. HLJEIBNER, Gro-ton, IVI WORCESTER COUNTY (MASS.) HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. The lectui'e course for the season of 1914 has been arranged as follows: Friday, Jan. 2, Bird lecture, by F. Schuyler Mathews, Cambridge: Thursday, Jan. 8, illustrated lecture, "Alpine Flowers," by Herbert W. Gleason, Boston ; Thursday, Jan. 15, "Fruit Conference," re- port of delegates to the American E'omo- logical Society meeting in Washington, D. C, David L. Fiske, Grafton, aud dis- cussion; Thursday, Jan. 29, Ladies' Day, talk on Indian Life, Legends and Songs, by Miss Bee Mayes (Pe-Ahm-E-Squeet), Floating Cloud, of Boston ; Thursday, Feb. 6, "Vegetable Growing and Marlieting," by H. W. Tinker, Warren, R. L: Thursday, Feb. 12, illustrated lecture, "Travels in South America," by Prof. George H. Biakeslee, of Clark College; Thursday, Feb. 19, illustrated lecture, "Co-operation and Marketing as Seen in Europe." by J. Lewis Ellsworth ; Thursday, Feb. 26, "Seed Growing," by S. F. Willard, Wetbersfleld, Conn.; Thursday, March o, Spring Ex- hibition. CLUB AND SOCIETY NOTES. The 39th annual meeting of the American Association of Nurserymen will be held June 24-26, 1914, at the Hollenden Hotel, Cleveland, Ohio. As we go to press the New York Federation of Floral Clubs is in ses- sion at Cornell University, Ithaca. Full report of the meeting will appear In next week's issue. All the officers of the Kansas City (Mo.) Florists' Club were re-elected at the meeting on January 2d, as fol- lows: President, G. K. Parker; vice- president, P. B. Fromhold; secretary- treasurer, W. L. Fowler. The Executive Committee of the American Rose Society held a session In New York on Monday, January 12, at the office of Traendly & Schenck. There were present President W. R. Pierson, Secretary Benj. Hammond, Treasurer Harry O. May, Robert Pyle of West Grove, Pa., Eber Holmes, Montrose, Mass., S. S. Pennock, Phila. The ninth annual convention of the State Horticultural Society, State Nurserymen's Association and State Beekeepers' Association will be held at Nashville, Tenn., on January 28th, 29th and 30th, 1914. The headquarters chosen will be at the Maxwell House. The meetings will be held in the As- sembly Room of this hotel. The Masonic Grand Lodge will be In session during the week, for which oc- casion the railroads of the state give a special round trip rate to Nashville. There will be a large exhibit of fruit. The Joy Floral Company has invited the members attending the conven- tions and their friends to visit their greenhouses. The Atlas Powder Com- pany will have a demonstration show- ing the use of dynamite in horticul- ture. Under the auspices of the Horticul- tural Society of New York, there will be a lecture in the East Assembly Hall, American Museum of Natural History, New York on Saturday, Jan. 17, at 4 o'clock, by Edwin Jenkins, of Lenox, Mass., on Sweet Peas. Mr. Jenkins gave a very interesting and practical lecture before the society about a year ago on the rose. He is an enthusiastic sweet pea grower, and will undoubtedly give practical hints and information as to the cultivation of this popular flower. A good audi- ence should greet him. At the same time there will be an exhibition of or- chids, carnations and sweet peas. The 59th Annual Meeting of the Western New York Horticultural So- ciety will be held at Convention Hall, Rochester, N. Y., on January 28, 29 and 30. The program, which has just been issued, is quite lengthy and covers an unusual number of topics appertain- ing to fruit culture and garden veget- ables. There is one talk on the re- forestation, of the Genesee Valley, but strangely enough, this organization al- though bearing the name of "Horti- cultural" gives no attention to orna- mental trees, shrubs or flowers or other garden products except those aboved named. The New Jersey Floricultural Socie- ty met Jan. 5th at Orange, N. J. The list of awards were as follows: Wm. Reid, 1st. with Cypripedium Lea- num; A. P. Nezel, 2d, with vase of roses; Max Schneider, 3d, with Begonia Glolre de Lorraine. Non-competitive — Vote of thanks to Emil Panuska, for Libonia floribunda; Max Schneider, for Roman hyacinths; A. P. Nezel, for mignonette and carnations; Frank Drews, for cypripedium, and Chas. Ashmead highly commended for carnations and camellias. The society holds its 19th annual dinner at the Plaza Hotel, Orange, N. J., on Feb. 2nd. Geo. W. Strange, Sec'y. The St. Louis Florist Club held its regular monthly meeting on Thurs- day, Jan. 8th, 35 members were pres- ent. The main topic was the holding of a spring flower show and after a long discussion it was voted not to hold it this year. The question of a fall show this year was left In the hands of the Publicity Committee. The club's 28th anniversary banquet was discussed and the time and place was left in the hands of the trustees. R. J. Windier spoke as to his duty as State vice-president for the S. A. F.. and asked for co-operation from the members, which was promised. John S. Carter, president of the Nico- tine Mfg. Co., also gave a nice talk on what he thought would be a good plan to run a paying flower show. The Elberon Horticultural Society held its regular monthly meeting Jan- uary 5th with a large attendance pres- ent. It was decided to hold a Chrys- anthemum Show in Asbury Park, New Jersey, this fall, for which an exhibi- tion committee was appointed. It was also agreed to hold Carnation Night on Monday, Feb. 2nd. And all those desiring to exhibit new varieties can do so by sending them to William Bryan, florist, Elberon, N. J., who will see that they are properly staged. They may be sent by mail, United States Express or Adams Express as most convenient. A prize will be offered for the best vase of twelve, also cultural certificates. The newer varieties will also be passed upon by the judges. Our president gave a very instruc- tive talk upon the culture of Celosias, dwelling especially on the variety Castle Gould. Altogether this meet- ing has been one of the best the so- ciety has held for a long time. William Bktan. The Washington Florists' Company, Gude Bros. Company, and Dr. W. W. Evans, the latter a florist of Hamil- ton, Va., placed a number of new and popular roses and carnations on ex- hibition at the January meeting of the Florists' Club of Washington. Prince D'Arenberg caused consider- able comment. The members com- pared the two roses and there were many who favored it in preference to Richmond. It is stated that ap- parently the darker the weather the finer is the color of the flowers which average 40 to 45 petals each. The Washington Florists' Company also exhibited a very dark rose which goes under the name of the Black ?rince. The exhibition of Gude Bros. Company consisted of Benora carnations. Sweet- heart, Mrs. Ward and Fire Flame roses, and sweet peas. Dr. Evans in- troduced Mary Meadow, a pink, and Burns Scarlet carnations, which re- ceived favorable mention. A resolu- tion was adopted congratulating Mr. George W. Hess on his appointment as superintendent of the National Botanical Gardens. A. F. Faulkner, of New "^ork, being present, was called upon to say a few words. Following the serving of refreshments adjourn- ment was taken. January 17, 1914 HORTICULTURE 77 1914 CATALOGUE CONTAINS MORE GENUINE NOVELTIES THAN ANY OTHER A Cop5^ Will Be Mailed Free on Application R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., 6 & 7 SOUTH MARKET STREET, BOSTON, MASS. For Years Our Specialty Has Been the Production of Commercial Chrysanthemum Novelties. 32 of the 40 best Commercials grown last year are of American Origin. 16 of the best Americans originated with us. The 5 Best Early Varieties are also Our Products. See Symposium in Florists' Exchange, Dec. 13, (Pg. 1358.) It is worth your whilerto read it,"es- pecially if you desire the best up-to-date. Our Noveltes for 1914 are the kinds you will want in quantity for 1915 planting. Why not fortify now? Let us book your order. Our Eastern Agents are A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn., who will make simultaneous deliveries of our novelties IVI IVIITM & OO .IM, IVIIC3IHICSA.IM KILLARNEY BRILLIANT The best Rose we have ever intro- duced. If your order has not been placed ORDER NOW We have a splendid lot of Own Root and Grafted plants that will be ready to ship the last of February. Own Root, $30.00 per 100; $250.00 per 1000 Grafted, 35.00 per 100; 300.00 per 1000 Plants from 21-2 incti pots Address all orders to ROBERT SCOTT & SON SHARON HILL, DELAWARE CO., PA. PANAMA A magnificent pale pink, strong grower and long spike. Seedling of America Bulblets $25 per 1000 BIDWELL & FOBES KINSMAN, OHIO Boston Ferns Small Ferns for Dishes GERANICMS, AZ.iLKAS, ETC. JOHN McKENZIE NORTH CAMBRIDOG, HA8S. In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture 78 HORTICULTURE January 17, 1914 CHRYSANTHEMUMS Our Novelties for 1914 are ready for immediate delivery on such varieties as Meudon, Jas. Fraser, Mrs. R. H. Bogg-s, Mrs. Paul Moore, Daily Mail and Mrs. Ernest Wild at $2.00 plant; $20.00 per dozen. Chieftain, $5.00 per dozen. We had over twenty acres of 'Mums growing: outdoors last year in order to guarantee our stock being propagated only from plants that had not been fed or forced in any way. Send for our catalogue of over four hundred and fifty varieties, including the Gold Medal Singfles ; the Caprice Family, which we introduced last year ; the Early Flowering varieties which are becoming the rage and all other Standard varieties. CHARLES H. TOTTY, Madison, N. J. ■..A.tA..A...A.. New Carnation, ''Pink Supreme'' It has not the size or length of stem of Matchless, but for a good strong healthy growing plant that makes flowers of good size continuously from September until thrown out in the Spring it is supreme. Color light-shell pink. Calyx good ; is not a splitter. Stem holds the flower erect and is of good average length. Is a good shipper and keeper. Rooted Cuttings Now Ready. $10.00 per lOO ; $100.00 per lOOO. Absolutely nothing but clean healthy well rooted cuttings sent out. J- M AOM & SON NORTH EASTON, MASS. loris'ti f^'vvytvv BREGK-ROBINSON NURSERIES LEXINGTON, MASS. BOSTON, MASS. A large and complete assortment of Evergreen and Deciduous Trees, Shrubs, Roses, Vines, Herbaceous Perennials and Bedding Plants National Nurseryman Official organ of the American As- sociation of Nurserymen. Circula- tion among the trade only. Pub- lished Monthly. Subscription price $1.00 per year. Foreign Bubscrip- tions $1 .50 per year. In advance. Sample copy free upon application from those in the trade enclosing their business card. National Nurseryman Pub. Co.^lnc.- 218 LivinKstoQ Building ROCHESTER, NEW YORK BOBBIIMK & A.-rKIIMS PALMS AND GENERAL DECORATIVE PLANTS CONIFERS, SHADE AND ORNAMENTAL TREES :<3-ri^iM iN'vi-TEca Nurserymen and Florists, RUTHERFORD, N.J. THE FRANINGHAM NURSERIES 200 ACRES, TREES, SHRUBS, EVERGREENS, VINES, ROSES, ETC. W. B. WHITTIER & CO. -TT^ ■■■ Ideau ^'iii'i'i '1'. FINE STOCK OF RHODODENDRONS, „ .. KALMIAS AND Send for Price List ANDROMEDAS. FRAMINGHAM, MASS. SMITH'S PRODUCTS Try our new GERANIUM SCARLET BEDDER for yoMT Giirden and Wlridcjw boxes. Then procure a copy of CHRYSANTHE.Ml'M MANliAI, 3rd edition as a guide for growing your IIIRYSANTIIEMUMS. 50c. postpaid. Ask tor our 191.! CATALO(;UE and place your order with us for your plants, which will have our best attention. Then procure our FERTILENE, the IDEAL, PLANT food for producing Lusty bloom*. Price.— 14 lb., 28e; prepaid by mail, 30c; 1 lb.. 35c: prepaid by mall, 50c; 10 lbs., $3.00; 25 lbs.. IfU.OO; 50 lbs., »10.00. EtlMER D. SMITH & CO. ADRIAN, MICH. Nursery Stock Frnit and Ornamental Trees, Sbrabs, Small FruitH. Clematig, £vergrreen8 and Roses. Write for Trade List. W. I T. SMITH COMPANY, Geneva, N. Y. EVERGREENS FOR IMMEDIATE EFFECT JAPANESE MAPLES IN POTS Potted Strawberries our OWN GROWING Roses from 6INCH pots Send us a list of your wants P. HAMILTON GOODSELL,' '^SfEwToRTcliT?"* 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 Deacriptive Catalogue for the asking THE BAY STATE NURSERIES. North Abington. MasA. January 17, 1914 HORTICULTURE 79 The Dreer Strain of Double Petunias For nearly half a century the majority of tLe growers in tlie United States have been depending on the Drcer strain of Doultle Petunias, which this season compares favorably with stock we have heretofore supplied. We offer for immediate delivery, good three inch pots, which will quickly furnish a good supply of cuttings. In fifteen varieties, 75 cents per dozen; $6.00 per 100, or the set of fifteen varieties, one of each, $1.(10. DOUBLE WHITE PETUNIA SNOW BALL We have a large stock of this variety which is so useful for summer cut- ting, 3 inch pots, 75 cents per dozen; $6.00 per 100. Seed of our SUPERB STRAIN OF FRINGED PETUNIAS. Double, 75 cents per 500 seeds; $1.50 per 1000 seeds. Single. 50 cents per trade pkt.; $1.00 per 1-16 oz.; $1.50 per 1-S oz. Our Quarterly Wholesale Price List, issued January 1st. offers a full line of seasonable Plants, Seeds and Bulbs. The above prices are for the Trade only. HENRY A. DREER, Philadelphia, Pa. -71*1.. 7-is c;n ESTiMtj-r ^-r*3EE-r Princess Dagmar Without Doubt The Best Crimson Carnation in Existence Orders booked now for February delivery Rooted Cuttings: $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000 PATTEN & CO., TEWKSBURY, iVIASS. August Roiker & SonsiCYClaivien Imported f<)r the Trade only. AZALEAS. PALMS, RHODODENDRONS, BAYTREES, ROSES, LIL.ACS, HOLL.'VND AND .lAPAN BULBS, LILY OF THE VALLEY. FTC. P. 0. Box 752 or 51 Barclay St., NEW YORK 100,000 Geraniums lyX'^^^t S. A. Nutt. i'oitevlne. Urnnt. Itlonrd, Buchner. Favurite. Mimtninrt. Ii^yle, Vlaud. etc.. .$2.4 inch 60.00 « inch 75.00 THOMAS ROLAND, Nahant, Mass. ROBERT CRAIG CO. BOSES, PALMS. and NoveltieH in Decorative Plant h. MARKET and 49th STREETS, PHILADELPHIA, PA. » tfi Swastika Brand Carinas Never have we had tincr, fatter, clumps, or in such variety. Send In your listing orders. Shipments made at your convenience, CONARD & JONES CO ' West Grove, Pa. }^ }§{ GERANIUMS C ANNAS BEDDING PLANTS We are Headquarters, and grow -the best varieties in large quantities. Our Wholesale Catalogue is being mailed. Growers of plants for the trade. R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Go. WHITE MARSH, MD. Mention HORTICCLTURH! when writing HYDRANGEAS Best French Varieties GEN. DE VIBRAY'E. makes large heads, bright rose, easily furced, 514 'n- pots. 35c. MME. E. MOUILLERE, the well known popular variety, best big white flowering, I 5 in. pots, 35c. OTAKSA, best old standard pink, 5%, 8 and 7 In. pots. 25. 35. 50 and 75c. Commence now for Easter forcing. RHODODENDRONS, 25-.')0 in. high, full of buds, best varieties, $1.00, $1.25 to $1.50. r~^ CSCTCD Azalea Indica. Mme rOl CA« I Cn. van der Cruyssen, Vervaeneana, de Schreveriana. Niobe. Deut- sche Perle and the other best varietlea, 50c.. 60c.. 75c., $1.00, $1.25. $1.50 to $2.00. Cash with order, please. GODFREY ASCHMANN. Importer of Azaleas 1013 West Ontario St., Philadelphia, Pa. GERANIUMS ^%^oM^^ POITEVINE, DOYLE, RICABD and others, $18.00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, 2% In. potB, $2.50 per 100; 3 In., $4.00. ASPARAGUS PLUM08US, 3 In., $5.00 per 100. FUCHSIAS, 214 In., $2.00 per 100. DRACAENAS, 3 In., $4.00 per 100. J. E. FELTHOUSEN 154 Van Vrankeu Ave., Sclieneclady, N. Y. Mention HORTICULTURE when writing For Prompt Shipment Lilium Giganteum Per 7-9 in. (300 bulbs to case) $7.00 $60.00 8-9 in. (250 bulbs to case) $8.50 $75.00 A. Henderson & Co. 369 RIVER ST., CHICAGO. Send for list of Choice Gladioli JOHN LEWIS CHILDS Flowerfield, L. I., N. Y. 80 HORTICULTURE January 17, 1914 \A/IHOI e: f=»rioi L.I OF- Tl NORTHBORO DAHLIA AND GLADIOLI GARDENS J. L. MOORE, Prop., NORTHBORO, MASS. -M-^ =fn.-k is sill Field-erown roots. Orders recfiveil any time for spring delievery. Goods shipped by Express unless otherwise « dered Dahlias divided clumps, 6 of a kind, at 100 rates. Gladiolus. 250 of a kind, at 1000 rates. All bulbs must be prepaid if sent as freight. If desired by freight remit to cover same and I will return aU excess. 6 Show and Fancy Dahlias Separated Price per 100 A. M. Bernie. Dark orange, yellow toward centre, large A'il'* A. D. Lavoni, or Ethel Vick. Soft pink, flue America. Light slate, striped deep crimson, sometimes solid color..... o Anne Boleyn. White, veined lavender. ti Apple Blossom. Containing all the col- ors of the apple blossom * Arian. Crimson scarlet ^ Arabella. Sulphur, tipped pink...^^. .. * Alice Emily. Bu£f yellow, large, fine.. 5 Bride. Blush, edged rose, large * David Johnson. Salmon and rose.. .. •• i^ Dr. 3. F. Kirkland. or Cuban Giant. Dark crimson, large ■•.• * Elegans. Kose purple, tipped white... -i Eric Fisher. Buff, striped scarlet. o Fascination. Kose pink, sometimes striped white, fine •• * Frederick Smith. Lilac, striped purple 8 Gaiety. lellow, striped red, tipped white • . • * Gem of the Beauty. Flesh, tipped rtflrltpr »..••••••■••■•*•••••••••' Geo. Barnes." Fancy lilac, striped crimson ■'■- Golden Ball. Pure yellow, fine * Golden Age. Pure sulphur yellow i Gov. Davis. Salmon, large and full, long stems ° Harbinger. Peach color * Hector. Light orange •■ * Henry Patrick. Pure white, fine » Imperial. Deep purplish maroon, ex- tra fine • ■ * John Sladden. Dark maroon, almost black, large ••■•■ 3 John Bennett. Yellow, edged scarlet.. o John Thorp. White base, edged pink 4 Keystone. Purple lilac, striped crim- son, large .• • ■ • ^ Lncy Faucett. Pale yellow, striped magenta * Menllne Beauty. Deep scarlet ^ Merlin. Bright orange scarlet, free.. . . o Meteor. Bright red, very large 4 Margaret Bell. Deep pink or light magenta * Maid of Athens. Dark magenta. .... •• * Mrs. T-angtry. Yellow at base, edged crimson * Mrs. .Dexter. Salmon, full * Mrs. Stancomb. Salmon pink 5 Norma. Bright orange, free and large Orator. Salmon buff, large 4 Puritan. White, striped maroon 4 Pink Magenta, Very full bloomer, long stems * Qneen of Yellows. Dark yellow 4 Queen Victoria, or Mary D. Hallock. Canary yellow •, • * Quaker lady. Shade brown, tipped white 2 Robert Warner. Deep crimson, large.. H Robert Broomfleld. Pure white 4 Robin Adair. Terra cotta 5 S. Sickmon. Dark maroon, tipped white ■••■•• ^ Storm Kin Residences In New York and rlcljilty executed In best manner. Thos. F. Galvin, Inc. EstablUhed 1847 Fifth Atc., at 46th street, NEW YORK THREE STORES IN BOSTON REDTER'S Membert Florida Telegraph Delivery STORES IN New London and Norwich, Conn. and Westerly, R. 1. We cover the territory between New Haven and Providence GEORGE H. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Ave. and L St., N. W. WASHINGTON, D. 0. ALBANY, N. Y. Flowers or Design Work DEI-IVEREn IN ALB.ANY AND VICINITY ON TELEGUAI'IIIC OKDBR iniORTH PEARL STREET. ALBANY, N. Y. F. R. PIERSON CO. FLORISTS AND PLANTSMEN TARRYTOWN ON HUDSON, - N. Y. Member of Florists' Telegraph DellTery RANDALL'S FLOWER SHOP HARBT I. RAMDAXX, Proprteto*. Phone: Park 94 3 PLEASANT ST., WORCESTER, MASS. iffmi'f Florists Teleffrapk Delivery AstiMtmHtn ments from France and Japan, the gypsy moth, or some liindred pest, was detected in 129 shipments. William P. Gude, of this city, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Vincent, Jr., of White Marsh, Md., and Mr. Henry Bester, of Hagerstown. Md., were last week the guests of the peopl.e of Fred- erick, Md. The occasion was the de- livering of a lecture by Mr. Vincent in the large auditorium of Hood Col- lege in that city. A banquet was held in their honor at the City Hotel, at which were present city officials, the faculty of the college, florists from nearby towns and others, about forty in all. Every attention possible was accorded the guests and the local street car company placed at their disposal a special parlor-observation car which carried them to adjoining towns on a sight-seeing excursion. January 17, 1914 HORTICULTURE 87 ' '^LTl^. HARTS HANDY HANDLE Necessity 1 12 Inches higb, $2.50 per doz. 4 24 Inches high, $5.00 per doz. fon or rllihon gives yju a Basket effect at a very small additional ^ ^» •5™ ■' ■*" V''V .. expense, increasing the price of your plants 100 per cent. ■^ ^° Fits securely on any stindard pot and by the use of a little chlf- 4.00 6 36 9.00 At Your Dealer's or Direct. GEO. B. HART, Manufacturer, 24 to 30 Stone Street, Rochester, N.Y. During Recess BANQUET AT TARRYTOWN, N. Y. Tuesday night, Jan. 13, was the fiercest of winter nights in many years, but it could not chill the ardor of the members of the Tarrytown Horticultural. Society when their 15th, annual dinner was concerned. This took place at the Florence Hotel, beloved of Tarrytownians and their friends as an ideal hostelry for such joyous gatherings, and the good record of the past was well maintained in the size and character of tlie atten- dance, the excellence of the menu and the care-free eloquence of the speakers. President John Elliot set an ad- mirable example for terseness and brevity in his opening remarks which was well followed by those who fol- lowed. He Introduced as toastmaster, Mr. R. A. Patterson who is in feat- ure, a classic replica of President Wilson, only more so, and who filled the position with due geniality and wit. Frank R. Pierson, Wm. J. Stew- art of Boston and Park Commissioner Tibbetts of White Plains, were sever- ally called upon and responded accept- ably. Mr. Tibbetts displaying the right park commissioner spirit when he spoke of the poetry, romance and history of the country between the Hudson and the Sound and the duty of the horticulturist to illuminate this lovely section with the beauty of horticultural art. Franli L. Young made a great speech, full of humor, declaring that he had never taken a course in a horticultural college, but had struggled with Greek roots, and defied his neighbors at the table to give the botanical name of the potato. Hon. Chas. P.McClellan, Mr. Coffey of the Daily Argus, J. Harrison Dick of New York and F. V. Millard were also among the speakers, and all were en- tertaining and instructive. Secretary Neubrand is a past-master at arrang- ing for a good time. Notes. The Albany (N. Y.) Florists' Club had a dinner, following their meeting on Thursday evening, Jan. 8. Short ad- dresses were made by the officers and trade representati\tes present. An invitation is extended to all members, friends and fellows-florists, to attend the annual florists' social and hop which will be held at Kasting Co.'s Hall, Buffalo, on Jan. 29th. The committee in charge is working hard to make this one of the most pleasant gatherings of the season and a good time is assured all. KOMADA BROS. Manufacturers of all Kinds of WIRE DESIGNS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 1008 Vine Street, - - PHILADELPHIA, PA. THE Florists' Supply House of America H. BAYERSDORFER & CO. 1129 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa. was held at the Commercial Hotel, Thursday evening, Jan. 8, when the members and their wives enjoyed a pleasant social time. Entertainment was provided by a professional ban- joist and monologist, and Schaus' or- chestra furnished music. The tables were handsomely decorated. HINTS TO COMPILERS OF SCHED- ULES. Promoters of horticultural exhibi- tions will now be arranging their schedules. I have often thought how much better it would be if, instead of cups and medals, useful articles were offered for prizes. From my own experience of those responsible for the necessary polishing, etc., they be- come a useless annoyance, and are often put away out of sight. As for medals, they are neither use nor or- nament. For instance: A provincial exhibitor takes a collection to London, at often great cost, and possibly ob- tains a bronze medal, which seldom afterwards will see the light of day In place of such useless articles, why not a silver table-centre, Rose-bowl, corner table, silver flower-vases, a tall vase for specimen blooms, sugar basin and cream-jug, tea and coffee service, and salver, with inscriptions? Such articles would be a pleasure for those responsible in the household instead of being a nuisance. 1 have heard ladies remark that flower show and other exhibition committees should have the assistance of ladies in the selection of useful prizes; then the household and posterity would look upon deserved honors with pleasure instead of the reverse. — A. C. in The Garden, London. The annual banquet of the South- ampton, N. Y., Horticultural Society R. M. Ward & Co., New York, are sending to the trade an ingenious wall order file, with a separate hook for each day in the week. 25 Years' Experience Milking Flower Selling Re- frigerators tor Stores and firecnhouses. Perfect Re- frigeration Ice Economy. Ask for Catalog X3. (United Refrigerator and Ice Machine Co. , Kenosha, Wis. Personal President-elect Wm. Duckham enter- tained his fellow officials of the New York Florists' Club at dinner on Sat- urday evening, January 10. C. Albert Small of New York ob- served his birthday on Saturday, Janu- ary 10, and congratulations were ex- tended by many friends in the whole- sale district. Paul and Henry Dailledouze, the "Heavenly Twins," of Flatbush, N. Y., sailed on the S. S. Cleveland, Thurs- day, Jan. 15, on a trip to the Mediter- ranean and Egypt. Having been appointed by the Presi- dent and the appointment having been confirmed by the Senate, W. F. Kast- ing will at once assume the postmas- tership of Buffalo, N. Y., as soon as his oond is apirroved. The position carries a salary of $6,000 a year. The Greek-American Florists' Asso- ciation will hold their annual ball at Terrace Garden, New York, on Friday evening, Feb. 13. Tickets can be pro- cured from Geo. Cotsonas, J. J. Fell- ouris, George Polykranas or the Boule- vard Floral Co. Geo. Polykranas is chairman of the committee. Boston visitors: Edward Reagan, Morristown, N. J.; Andrew Wilson, Springfield, N. J.; Mrs. Francis King, Alma. Mich.; H. C. Neubrand, Crom- well, Conn. New York visitors: Benj. Ham- mond, Beacon, N. Y.; F. R. Pierson, Tarrytown, N. Y.; Robert Pyle, West Grove, Pa,; Eber Holmes, Montrose, Mass.; Wallace R. Pierson, Cromwell, Conn.; S. S. Pennock, Phila, Pa.; Walter Mott, Beacon, N. Y.; W. J. Stewart, Boston. 88 HOKTICULTUEE January 17, 1914 GARDENIAS Dozen $2.00— $4.00, 100 $15.00-$25.00 For the balance of the season you can depend on us for all the Gardenias you need. The quality is as fine as any grown and our prices are always right. The Leo Niessen Co, N. W. Comer 12th and Race Sts.. rLOR.isx.s PHILADELPHIA MpDtirin nnUTICT'LTFRE wben wrltlnc. aillllllilllllilllHIIIMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMIIIIIIIIII^ i To Cuf Flower Growers and a i Retail Florists I IF YOU want to find a market fot your s product s want a regular or special supply S of the product of the beat S growers 5 Consult the Advertisements on these Wholesale Flower Pages S The Advertisers Represented Here are the Leading S E Concerns In the Wholesale Flower Trade S TuiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiF THE BEST LETTERS FOR FLORIST'S USE THOSE MADE BY THE Boston Florist Letter Co. 66 PEARL ST. BOSTON N. F. McCarthy, Mgr. Block Letters, $2.00 per 100. Script Letters, $3.U0 per 100. Order direct or buy from your local ■npply dealer. Insist on havLng the BOSTON iBBCriptions, Emblems, etc. AIway§ In Stock. BUY BOSTON FLOWERS N. F. McCarthy & co. 112 Arch St., 31 Otis St. BOSTON'S BEST « HOUSE \i^ T r CUT FLOWER BOXES 1 iEDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO 1 MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA. PA. i:^ ^ L ROBERT tJ. DYSART PUBLIC .4CCOLNTANT AND AUDITOR Simple methods of correct accounting especially adapted for florists' use. BOOKS BALANCED AND ADJUSTED Merchants Bank Buildine 40 STATE ST. BOSTON Telephone Main 58 When writing to advertiters kindly Mention HORTICULTURE. WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS — ^'^■^^ Roses Am. Beauty, Special " " Fancy and Extra No.i Killaraey, Extra • " Ordinary Richmond, Hillingdon, Extra " " Ordinary . - Maryland„Ward,Taft,Sunburst, Ex. " ** *' " Ordinary Russell, Shawyer Carnations, Fancy " Ordinary Cattleyas Cypripediums Ltlies, Longiflorum Callas... Lily of the Valley Paper Whites, Roman Hyacinths .... Freesias Violets Daises . ■ Sweet Peas Gardenias Adiantum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus, Strings (loo).. " " & Spren. (loobchs.).. CINCINNATI January 12 to 60.00 to 50.00 to 30.00 to 15.00 to 6.00 to 15.00 to 8.00 to 15.00 to 6.00 CHICAGO January' 12 4.00 2.00 I 50.00 25.00 12.50 12.50 4.00 3.00 4.00 .75 1. 00 1.50 25.00 1. 00 12.50 50.00 50.00 35.00 25 00 20.00 10.00 4.00 10.00 4.00 8.00 6.00 3.00 2.00 40.00 30.00 25.00 12.00 8.00 12.00 8.00 10.00 8.00 20.00 4.00 3-00 35.00 to 50.00 8.00 8.00 3.00 25.00 ■75 12.00 40.00 25.00 12.00 zo.oo 4 00 3.00 1.50 1,50 30.00 1. 00 15.00 50.00 50.00 PRICES — Per 100 TO DEALERS ONLY PITTSBURG BUFFALO January 12 40.00 30.00 20,00 15.00 4.00 8.00 6 00 10.00 5.00 40.00 12.00 10.00 10.00 3.00 2.00 3.00 •75 1. 00 •50 to 20,00 35-00 50.00 40.00 25.00 20.00 6.00 10.00 8.00 12.00 8.00 3.00 2.50 50.00 15.00 12.00 12.00 4.00 3.00 4.00 1. 00 1.50 1. 00 1.25 15.00 50.00 50.0Q January 12 30.00 20.00 6 00 800 4.00 10 00 4.00 10.00 6.00 3.00 1.50 50.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 .50 to to .50 to 20.00 to to 12.50 to 30.00 to 30.00 to 40.00 25.00 1 3 .50 12. 00 6.00 15.00 8.00 Z5.OO 8.00 4,00 2.00 7S-00 15-00 12.00 12.00 4.00 3.00 4.00 1. 00 3.00 1.50 25.00 1-25 18.00 50.00 50.00 POEHLMANN BROS. CO I Supply of Best Cut Flowers all the Year Around 72-74 EAST RANDOLPH ST., - • CHICAGO. If Interested, eend uh your name and address for onr weekly prire ll^t. PETER REINBERG~ WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS 37 RANDOLPH STREET ■ - - . CHICAGO, ILL. WELCH BROS. CO. AMERICAN BEAUTY. KILLARNEY, RICHMOND, MARYLAND AND ALL THE SUPERIOR ROSES, LILY OF THE VALLEY. CARNATIONS, ORCHIDS BEST PRODUCED 226 Devonshire Street, Boston, Mass. CHICAGO CARNATION CO. A. T. PYFER, Manager 30 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO, ILL. Wired Toothpicks Manufactured by W.J. COWEE, Berlin, N.Y. 10,000 $1.75. 50.noo $7.50. Sample free For sale by dealers. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, inc. WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS Conslgnmentj Solicited Hardy Fancy Fern Our Specialty 38-40 BROADWAY. DETROIT, MICH E.G.HiLLCO. Wholesale Florists iRI^IHIVI^IM^, IIM^. Please mention Horticnltare when wrlftlas. January 17, 1914 HOETICULTUEE 8? Flower Market Reports The flower shipping busi- BOSTON ness has gone through a hard experience in the past few days. Boxes incoming from growers or outgoing to out-of-town buyers have been received by the ex- press companies, only as subject to de- lay, and much loss has been sustained by the many delays at stations and on trains, as well as by freezing, many lots coming to market last Monday and Tuesday frozen beyond redemption. The demand is not very active on any- thing. Roses are really scarce, but this occasions no privation as there are so many other things in sufiicient quantity for every need. Carnations are abundant, the whites being in larger demand than the colored ones. In bulb material the supply is large and now includes excellent daffodils, which bring four and five dollars per hundred. Fine mignonette is now plentiful, selling from two to six dol- lars. Cattleyas are over-stocked. Vio- lets in very light demand. There has not been BUFFALO much change in mar- ket conditions the past week. Business is very much on the quiet side and enough stock to meet all demands. The rose supply is nor- mal, though select and fancy stock are more plentiful than the shorts. Carnations have come on quite plenti- ful, but too many of the ordtaary quality and more white are seen than colored. Lilies move quite satisfac- torily. Beauties are in normal supply, but demand lacking. Tulips, daffodils and freesia are now added to the list and so far have had good sales. There is a nice supply of all miscellaneous material. A revival is looked for soon as wedding decorations and other social gaieties will be at their height. Business is compar- CHICAGO atively quiet. The re- action from the holi- day season is not yet over and while some wholesalers are inclined to feel depressed the greater number regard business as about normal for Jan., with the exception of the loss caused by the extreme shortage of roses. The scarcity of roses reported in last week's issue, is still more marked this ■week and all good stock brings the top price. On the other hand, Ameri- can Beauties are coming in quite free- ly though practically all are in long lengths and the demand is good. There are plenty of carnations and only strictly fancy will bring quoted figures while the great bulk of good stock sells lower. There are more weak stems seen than usual in carna- tions in mid-winter, owing to the warm December-^ Sweet peas are again on the counters and the supply is fair in quantity and quality. There is also a steady supply of lily of the valley and sufficient demand to use it to advantage. Tulips are appearing in larger quantity each day and sell readily. Lilies are in fair supply and all kinds of green can be had in any amount. Market conditions CINCINNATI are fair for the sup- ply is fully adequate in nearly all lines. The demand while good is not as large or active as it SPECIAL KILLARNEYS Our grower.s will be strong for the next few weeks with a splendid crop of the choicest pink and white Killarneys, all lengths, particu- larly specials. SPECIALS, EXTRA, - $12.00 : 8.00 FANCY, FIRSTS, $1000 - 6.00 HEADQUARTERS FOR GREENS RIBBONS AND SUPPLIES-Many new "patterns in exclusive ribbons. If you have not received one of our new catalogues, advise us at once and we will mail you a copy. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO. PHILADELPHIA NEW YORK WASHINGTON 1608-20 Ludlow St. 117 West 28lh St. 1216 H. St., N. W. BALTIMORE, Franklin and St. Paul Sts. 90Ai.it-* WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS TRADE PRICES — Per 100 TO DEALERS ONLY Roses Am. Beauty, Special " " Fancy and Extra No. I Killnrney, Extra " Ordinary Richmond, Hillitigdon, Extra " " Ordinary Maryland, Ward, Taft, Sunburst, Extra . " '* " *• Ordinary .... Russell, Shawyer Carnations, Fancy " Ordinary BOSTON January 15 ST. LOUIS January 12 PHOA. January 12 to 50.00 35.00 to 50.00 j 50.00 to 60.00 Cattleyas Cypripediums Lilies. LongiHorum Callas .... Lily of the Valley , Paper Whiles, Roman Hyacinths ... Freesias Violets , Daisies , Sweet Peas .... Gardenias , Adianuim , Smilax , Asparagus Plumosus, Strings (100) . '* '* & Spren. (100 Bchs.) • 40.00 20.00 10.00 8.00 5.00 8.00 5.00 8.00 to 4.00 15.00 to 25.00 2.00 to 3.00 1.50 to 2.00 to to 30.00 15.00 12.00 6,00 12.00 6,00 12.00 6.00 15.00 to 25.00 35.00 to 40.00 10.00 to 12.50 15.00 to 20.00 15.00 3.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 8.00 5.00 10.00 5.00 8.00 4.00 25.00 6.00 to 2.00 1. 00 2.00 ■50 •75 25.00 75 12,00 35-00 10.00 50.00 15.00 8.00 12.00 4.00 2.00 3.C0 i.cb 2.00 1. 00 35.00 1. 00 15.00 50.00 25.00 to 3.00 to 4.00 1. 00 to 2. 00 40.00 to to 50.00 10.00 to 12.50 10.00 to 12 50 3.00 to 4.00 2.00 to to 4.00 •75 to to 1. 00 •75 to to 1. 00 5.00 to 15.00 to 8.00 to 8.00 to 6.00 to to 20.00 4.00 to 5.00 2.50 to 3.00 30.00 12.00 12.00 8.00 1. 00 12.00 3S.0O 15.00 1. 25 15.00 50.00 25.00 35.00 15.00 12.00 12.00 2.00 2.00 ■75 2.00 8.00 1. 00 12.50 35.00 25.00 to to to to to to to to to 60.00 iS.oo 15.00 15.00 4.00 3.00 1. 00 3.00 1.50 20.00 1.50 15.00 50.00 35.00 might be and prices as a result are beginning to slip downward. The sup- ply of most of the roses is sufficient to take care of all demands upon it. American Beauties are still oft crop as far as this market is concerned. Carnations are coming in strong and the larger part of the offerings are of excellent quality. Buyers are begin- ning to have a thing or two to say about the prices again. These have dropped a little as far as local busi- ness is concerned since the last writ- ing. There are plenty of lilies and all other bulb stock. Violets are sell- ing well but the price has dropped. Orchids and lily of valley sell fairly well. Good sweet peas are in demand. Last week was PHILADELPHIA better than ex- pected, consider- ing that we are now going through the usual after-the-holidays dullness. The shorter grades of roses seem to be the best sellers, although they are not quite up to the standard as to quality. The pink roses sold better than the whites and the reds best of all, as they were scarcer — most of them be- ing in a cut-out state after the Christ- mas week. Carnations are moving out fairly at moderate prices, the pink varieties rather better than the white. The quality of course is par excel- lence. Orchids are a little too plenti- ful at present, especially cattleyas, and this condition is reflected in the prices. Some of the cattleyas are un- der grade as to quality and that is especially true of Percivaliana. There are some nice spray orchids and very good Dendrobium formosum. Cypri- pediums are nearly over. Gardenias are in over-supply at present, quality very good. Violets are selling well, especially the singles, Lady Campbell being the leader. Lily of the valley fairly active. Quality shows quite some improvement. Minor items are selling well, especially daisies, forget- me-nots and mignonette. Coniinitrd ou Page qi 90 HORTICULTURE January 17, 1914 H. E. FROMENT Wholesale Commission Florist, Choice Cut Flowers, 57 West 38th St. NEW YORK Telephones: 2300, 2201, Madison Square. MIoore, Hentz & Nash Wholesale Commission Florists SS and S7 West 26th Street Telephone No. 758 M«&aA# 'V^kwlr Madison Square nCW I Ol K ^WM. P. FORI^^ Wholesale Florist 107 W. 28tli Street, NEW YORK Call and inspect tbe Best Establishment in tbe Wholesale Flower District. GEO C. 5IEBRbCHT WHOLESALE FLORIST CONSIGNMENS S01.ICrTED f«MW{*«|| MADISON SQ.. NEW YORK JOHN YOUNG 93 WEST 28th STREET NEW YORK CITY Consi^TtTnents Solicited Phone 7362 Madison Square THE KERVAN COMPANY Ferns, Moss-^s. Wild Smilax, Galax, Leucothoe, Palmetto, Cycas, both fresh cut and prepared. Laurel, Hemlock, all Decorating: Everg^reenN. w.!l,^^) M3-S, 119 W. 28 St., New York R££D (Sl KELLER Wl West 25th St., New York Florists' Supplies AA'e nianufjirture all oiir Metal Designs, Basliets, Wire Work & Novelties and iirt:- dealers iu Decorative Glasi^ware, Growers and Florists* Requisites WILLIAM H. KUEBLER Brooklyn's Foramost and Best WHOLESALE COMMISSION HOUSE A First Class Market for all CUT FLOWERS 28 Waioughby St., Brooklyn, N. Y. M. C. FORD 121 West 28th St., NEW YORK A Full Line of ALL CUT FLOWERS. Telephone, 3870 or 3871 Madison Square FRANK MILLANG Wholesale Florist 55-57 West 26th St., NEW YORK Shipments, any quantity. Whole- sale Market Rates !*• J. s:p^ia^n Successor to JOHN I. RAYNOR Wholesale Commission Florist 'S^S^j'^^S'v^ A full line of Choii'e Cut Flower Stock for all purposes. The HO.ME OF THE LILY by the 100 1000 or 10.000. 1998 MADISON SQUARE 49 Wcst 28tb St., Ncw York City •OR f :rs 1 TEL. r Vw Estibliihed ■ Mj^ .JV | | E^ ^Wl S'*" Co">K 1887 m^ m I^X. ■ ^^ llHB ^^ liiiH I ^1 Strong OLDEST IN YEARS BUT UP-TO-DATE IN SERVICE A SQUARE DE.\L. PROMPT RETURNS. MONEY ALWAYS RE.\DY. 106 WEST 28TH ST., NEW YORK Opens 6 A. M. daily. Telephone, IfiT and 44r,s Mad. Sq. HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY THE HIGHEST \/ A J I C" V ALWAYS GR.\DEOF VALLt-T ON HAND GARDENIAS, DAISIES, ROSES AND CARNATIONS JAMES McMANUS, m^H 105 W. 28th St., New York NEW YORK QDOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only ROSES AND CARNATIONS American Beauty, Special '* '* Fancy and Extra No. I Killamey, Extra '• Ordinary Richmond, Hillingdon, Extra '* " Ordinary ,- Maryland, Ward, Taft, Sunburst, Extra " '* " " Ordinary. Russell, Shawyer > Carnations, i'ancy Grade " Ordinary Last Half of Week First Half of Week ending Ian 10 beglnoing Ian. 12 1914 1914 25.00 to 50.00 25.00 to 50.00 15.00 to 25.00 15.00 to 25.00 10.00 to 15.00 10.00 to 15 00 8.00 to 10.00 8.00 to 10.00 3.00 to 8.00 J.OO to 8.00 6.00 to 12. 00 6.00 to 12.00 3.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 6.00 8.00 to 12.00 8.00 to 12.00 4.00 to 8.00 3.00 to 8.0a 12.00 to 20.00 12.00 to 20.G0 2.00 to 3.00 2.00 to 3.00 I-50 to 2.00 1.50 to 2.00 BAOGLEY, RIEDEL & MEYER, Inc. WHOLESALE FLORISTS, 34 West 28th St., New York Telephones j J^^ I Madison Square CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED ALBANY CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE 76 Maiden Lane, ALBANY, N.Y. THOMAS TRACEY, Mgr. WHOLESALE ONLY SAVE TrME AND MONET BY SKNDIMG YOUR ORDER TO US - Prices Right. Consignments Solicited. Telephone Connectioii —MONTREAL FLORAL EXCHANGE, LTD.— ORGANIZED FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CANADIAN TRADE. CUT FLOWERS AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. Home-BTown Stock a Specialty. STRICTLY WHOLESALE; NOTHING SOLD AT RETAIL. Ample reference furnished as to standing and flnancial ability of tbe compaay. laS MANSFIELD STREET. MONTREAL, P. Q. WALTER F. SHERIDAN Wholesale Commission Dealer in CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 133 West 38(h Street, New York Telephone — 3532-3533 Madison Square CENTR.4LLV LOtATtl>, THE HIB OF THE FLOWER MARKET SECTION CHARLES MILLANG Wholesale Florist 55 & 57 W. 26 St., N. Y. Telephone lOiyi Madison Frank II. Traendly Cliarles Schenok TRAENDLY & SCHENCK 'Wholesale Florists 131 West 28th St., New York Telephones : 798 and 799 Madison Square Consignments Solicited HEN'RY M. ROBINSO>f,Pri"e. MATT RICE I,. (;L.\=S Trpa.. CllAS E. ROBIKSON.V-Prts J.iSErn .MAHl,(^l,l> S, . y HENRY M. ROBINSON CO. OF NEW YORK \A^Kol^S£.l^ l^loris-fcs Maurice L. Glass, Manager 55-57 WEST 2eth ST... NEW YORK CITY Special Attention to the Shipping Trade January 17, 1914 HOETICULTURE 91 GEORGE B. HART WHOLESALE FLORIST 24 Stone St., Rochester, N.Y. Telephone 3«n0 Muilison Sqnnre WOODROW & MARKETOS WHOLESALE Plantsmen and Florists 41 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Flower Market Reports (Ccntinued from page Sq) While it is true tliat NEW YORK demand lias been very light ever since the first of January yet the production is such that no serious accumulation is in sight and values have not suf- fered any great setback as has some- times happened at this particular pe- riod. There is one exception, how- ever, and it is one which would be least expected, viz. cattleyas. On all sides there is more than a surfeit of them and quantities are lost because of inability to get buyers for them. Only a few of the most select blooms realize quoted prices. There is every evidence that it will not be long be- fore there will be an unwii>ldy sur- plus of bulb flowers. Good tulips and daffodils also freesia are now added to the variety on sale at all the whole- sale places. Mignonette has begun to come in heavily and the quality is very fine. The first Acacia pubescens was seen this week. It came from W. H. Siebrecht. Japan lilies — vubrum, magnificum, etc. — are among the best sellers this season. They are forced in enormous quantities by A. S. Burns. Jr. They bring from $4.00 for short stemmed blooms to $10.00 for flowers on long stalks. This market has been ST. LOUIS highly satisfactory. There is no great abundance of cut stock, but just about enough to go around. Shipping trade fell off somewhat since the holidays. Prices have been high on some things and most reasona'ble on others. Violets are as they have been all season, scarce and of poor quality. Carnations are fine. Roses are becoming better in color and are in good demand. Miscellaneous stock selling satisfac- torily. CLUB AND SOCIETY NOTES. The attendance at the Cincinnati Florists' Society meeting on Monday night was very slim. The evening B. S. SUNN, JR. \i I O LET S CARNATIONS, ROSES SS and 57 W. 26th St., New York Shipping Orders Carefully Filled EDWARD REID WHOLESALE FLORIST 1619-21 Ranstead St., PbiUdelpki*, P*. CHOICE BEAUTIES, ORCHIDS, VALLEY, ROSES and all Seasonable Varieties of Cut Flowers William F. Kasting Co. \A/Hole8al< 383-387 ELLICOTT ST. >rfs-t8 BUFFALO, N. Y. NEW YORK QDOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only MISCELLANEOUS Cattleyas Cypripediums Lilies, Longiflorum Callas • Lily of the Valley Paper Whites, Roman Hyacinths Freesias Violete -■ Daises Sweet Peas (per loo bunches) Gardenias Adiantum ■ Smilax ,.. .. Asparagus Plumosus, strings (per loo) " " & Spren (loo bunches). Last Half of Week First Half of Week ending Jan . 10 beginning Jan. 12 1914 1914 ao.oo to 40.00 lO.OO to 40.00 12.00 to 15 00 I2.00 to 15.00 8 00 to 10.00 8.00 to 10.00 10.00 to I7.00 I2.00 to 15.00 2.00 to 4.00 3-00 to 4.00 1.00 10 2.00 I.OO to 2.00 2.00 to 3.00 2.00 to 3-00 .50 to 1. 00 •50 to I.OO to 2.00 to 2.00 6.00 to 800 6.00 to 8.00 15.00 to 35-00 15.00 to 35-00 o-5° to ■75 n-5° to •75 8.00 to 10.00 8.00 to 12.00 15.00 to 25.00 15.00 to 35.00 10.00 to 15.00 10.00 to 20.00 was the coldest of the present win- ter and kept the growing contingent at or near their greenliouses. J. A. Peterson & Sons, exhibited specimens of Melior and a seedling Begonia of a type similar to the Melior, but as yet unnamed. The Chicago Florists' Club held a very successful meeting at the La Salle Hotel; Jan. 8 and gave a public ex- hibition of over thirty new varieties of carnations from all parts of the country. All the old ofEcers had been re-elected and P. .J. Foley took charge of the installation ceremonies. Re- ports were made by the officers and heads of committees. Attendance was 65. The Houston (Tex.) Florists' Club, at its dinner on Monday evening, Jan. .5, voted to designate the week be- ginning Feb. 15 as "Planting Week", and to ask the citizens of Houston to co-operate. Among the propositions made was the founding of a stock com- pany for the purpose of selling flow- ers at wholesale. Such a company would enable flowers to be grown on a large scale it is said. The 1915 Entertainment Committee are out to Induce the Board of Super- visors of Los Angeles, Cal., to provide in the tax levies for 1914 and 1915 for the raising between $250,000 and $300,- 000 to carry out floral and entertain- ment plans alredy made for exposi- tion year. This sum will be supple- mented, it is expected by liberal con- tributions from Los Angeles and her citizens, both city and country. The distribution of 1,000,000 rose slips and vast quantity of seeds is contemplated by the Entertainment committee as its initial venture in the line of making the city and coun- ty fiorally attractive for 1915. The meeting of the Pittsburgh Flor- ists' and Gardeners' Club on Jan. 6th was held in the big English room at the Fort Pitt Hotel, this being neces- sary to accommodate the members and their friends who were anxious to hear the talk of Geo. B. Parker on the Wild Flowers of Allegheny Country, and see the colored lantern slides. The pictures were of the high- est class and the audience was enter- tained and instructed. The officers for 1913 were renomi- nated for 1914 namely: President, Neil McCallum; vice-president, E. C. Reineman; treasurer, T. P. Langhans; secretary, H. P. Joslin; assistant sec- retary. W. A. Clarke. Carnation Matchless was shown b.y the Cottage Gardens Co., Queens, N. Y., and received a first-class certifi- cate. This grand white drew much enthusiastic praise from our expert, Fred Burki. Gorgeous was exhibited by H. M. Weiss & Sons and was also given a first-class certificate. A. N. Pierson. Cromwell, Ct., sent the new rose, Hadley, and a first-class certificate was awarded. J. A. Peter- son, of Cincinnati, was present and showed his new begonia Melior, which was thought to be an improvement over Glory of Cincinnati, and Carl Becherer, gardener at Dixmont Hos- pital, Dixmont. Pa., showed seedling carnations, for which he was awarded a certificate of merit. H. P. JosLix, Sec'y Galva, III. — George Pierce, of Ke- wanee, has purchased the greenhouse business of A. G. Larson. 92 H 0 E T I C U L T TJ K E January 17, 1914 Buyer's Directory and Ready Reference Guide Advertisements under this head, one cent a word. initials count as words Reference to List of Display advertisers in this issue are also listed under this classification without charge 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 K. J. Dysart, 40 State St., Boston. For page see List of Advertlsera. AMPEiOrSIS Ampelopsls Veltohii — Largest stock of 2-year transplanted in the United States. All sizes up to strong 3-ft. plant. Send for prices before placing your order else- where. CHAS. BLACK. Hightstown, N^J. APHINE Apbine Mfg. Co.. Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. APHIS PCNK Nicotine Mfg. Co.. St. Louis. Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. ARAL'CARIAS Godfrey Aschmann, Phlladelpbla. Pa. For page see Li'it •jf Advertisers. A8PAKAGUS J. E. Felthousen. Sclienectady, N. Y. For pjige see List of Advertisers. Sprengeri for sale, 3% in. pots, good stock plants, .$4.00 per 100. Also lot from bench. Can cut crop at once. Must be lifted to make room. Make me an offer for lot. E. G. BLANEY, Swampscott, Mass. AUCCBA Aucuba japonlca, bushy plants, 35c. to $2.S() each. JULIUS ROEHRS CO., Rutherford, N. J. AZALEAS P. Ouwerkerk, Hoboken, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Leutby & Co., Roslindale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Otto Heinecken, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. John McKenzie, No. Cambridge, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. A. M. Davenport. Watertown, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. BAY TREES McHutchison & Co., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobbink & Atkins. Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. August Rolker & Sons, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Bay Trees and Bi.x Trees, all sizes and prices. List on application. JULirS ROEHRS CO.. Rutherford. N. J. BEDDING PLANTS R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. For page see List of Advertisers. BEGONIAS A. M. Davenp.irt. Watprtown. Mass. New Winter Blooming Begonia Florence Davenport. For page see List of Advertisers. BOILERS Kroesehell Bros. Co., Chicago. For page .see List of Advertisers. King Construction Co., North Tonawanda, N. Y. "King Ideal" Boiler. For page see List of Advertisers. Hitcbings & Co.. New York City. Lord & Burnham Co., New York City. BO.XES— CFT 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.. Milwaukee. Wis. BOXWOOD TREES Bobbink & Atkins. Rutherford. N. J. For page see List of Advertlserg BULBS AND TUBERS J. M. Thorhurn & Co.. New York City. Freesia and Lilium Harrlsii Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers. Michell's Seed House, Philadelphia. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Ralph M. Ward & Co.. New York City. Horseshoe Brand Lily Bullis. A. T. Boddington, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. John Lewis Childs, Flowtrfleld, L. I., N. Y. For page i-ee List of Advertisers. A. Henderson & Co., Chicago, 111. Lllium Gigantcnm. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. Schwake & Co., New York City. Horticultural Importers and Exporters. For page see List of Advertisers. O. V. Zangen, Hoboken, N. J. Jersey-Grown Qillas. For page see List of Advertisers. C. KEUR & SONS, HILLEGOM, Holland. Bulbs of all descriptions. Write for prices. NEW YORK Branch, 8-10 Bridge St. CANES Wm. Elliott & Sons, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. CANNAS New Wholesale List just issued. Send for it. THE CONARD & JONES COM- PANY, West Grove, Pa. Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. Swastika Brand Cannas. For page see List of Advertisers. CARNATIONS Patten & Co., Tewksbury, Mass. Princess itagmar. For page see List of Advertisers. F. Dorner & Sons Co.. Lafayette, Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Skidelsky & Co., Phila., Pa. Carnation Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Carnation Co., Chicago. III. For page see List of Advertisers. Cottage Gardens Co., Inc.. Queens, N. Carnation Matchless. For page see List of Advertisers. CARNATION STAPLE Split carnations quickly, easily and cheaply mended. Pillshury's Carnation Staple. 20C10 for $1.00 post paid. I. L. PILLSBURY, Galeshurg. 111. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Elmer D. Smith .it Co.. Adrian, Mich. Chrysanthemum Manual. For page see List of Advertisers. Special Bargains. Harlowarden Greenhouses, Wreenport, N. Y. For page see List ot Advertisers. 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 Advertiser!. A. M. Davenport, Watertown, Man. For page see List of Advertiser!. Cyclamen seedlings, best German ■train, separate colors, $15.00 per 1,000. JOHN ZEEH, Madison Street Florist, Grove Ave. and Madison St.. Oak Park, 111. 200.000 Giant Flowering Cyclamen Seed- lings in si.^ separate colors, our own grown strain. Seed only taken of Numberblos- soms. From seed flats, August-sown, $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. Once trans- planted, $3.50 per 100 ; $30.00 per 1000. Cash with order. Cultural directions with all packages. CHRIST. WINTERICH, Cycla- men Specialist, Defiance, O. DAHLJA8 Dahlias at greatly reduced prices for 1914. Send for wholesale list. Order eSrly. J. L. MOORE, Northboro, Mass. Dahlias. 800.000 Clumps to offer. Send your list of wants to the Largest Dahlia Grower in the World. J. K. ALE.XANDER, "The Dahlia King," East Bridgewatar, Mass. Dahlias — 2500 field clumps, latest varie- ties, cheap for cash; or what have you to exchange? GEO. H. WALKER, Dahlia Expert, North DIghton, Mass. NEW PAEONY DAHLIA John Wanamaker. Newest Handsomest, Best. New color, now form and new habit of growth. Big stock of best cut-flower varieties. Send list of wants to PEA- COCK DAHLIA FARMS, Berlin, N. J. DECORATIVE PLANTS A. Leutby & Co , Perkins St. Nurseriea, Roslindale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Robert Craig Co., Philadelphia, Pa. F'or page see List of Advertisers. John Scott, Brooklyn, N. Y. B'or page see List of Advertisers. Woodrow & Marketos, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Keller Co.,' Inc., Brooklyn and White- stone, L I., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Schultheis, College Point, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. DRACAENAS J K. Felthousen, Schenectady, N. Y. F'.ir page see List of Advertisers. FERNS A. Leutby & Co.. Roslindale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. H. H. Barrows & Son, WLltman. Ma(!. 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. A. M. Davenport, Watertown, Mass. For page ree List of Advertisers. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. For page eee List of Advertlier!. For List of Advertisers See Page 67 January 17, 1914 HORTICULTURE 93 FEBNS — Continued Prank Oechslin, Chicago, III. Table Ferns. John McKenzle, No. Camhrldge, Masa. For page see List of Advertisers. Ernest OechsUn. River Forest, 111. Ferns tor Dishes. For page see List of Advertisers. FERTIIilZERS 20th Centnr.v Plant Food Co., Beverly, Mass. Fertllene. For page see List of Advertisers. Pulverized Manure Co., Chicago, 111. WlZiird Brand Cattle Manure. For page see List of Advertisers. Consumers' Fertilizer Co., New York City. Mak-Gro, Odorless Plant Food. For page see List of Advertisers. Hudson Carnon Co., Ballston Spa. N. Y. Davidge's Special Phosphorus. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS' I,ETTER8 Boston Florist Letter Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. riX)RI8TS' SUPPLIES N. F. McCarthy & Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. M. Rice Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Reed & Keller, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. 8. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Welch Bros. Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Komndn Bros., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. FL,OWER POTS W. H. Ernest, Washington, D Wiishington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers C. A. H. Hews & Co., Cambridge, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Hilflnger Bros., Ft. Edward, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Harry Baisley, Detroit Flower Pot Co., Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. FUNGINE Aphine Mfg. Co.. Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. GALAX Michigan Cut Flower Co., Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. Kervan Co.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. GERANIUMS R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. For page see List of Advertisers. AJonzo J. Bryan, Waslilngton, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Elmer D. Smith &"eo., Adrian. Mich. Fur page see List of Advertisers. J. E. Felthousen, Schenectady, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Extra strong 2W-ln. stock, ready for shift. S. A. Nutt. $18.00 per 1000; $2.00 per 100 Ricard. Viand, Buchner, Pnitevlne. $20.00 per 1000; .$2.25 per 100: 3-in., $2.50 per 100. Cash. Prompt shipment. QUAKER HILL NURSERIES, Monroe, N. Y. OLADIOLCS John Lewis Chllds, Flowerfleld, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Planting stock of the finest Florists' Mixtures, $2.50 per 1000 up. Send for list. H. B. MEADER, Dover, N. H. America, planting stock, $2.75 per 1000. Taconic, large bright pink, $5.00 per 1000. Bulblets, 50c. and $1.00 per quart, respec- tively. HOMER F. CHASE, Haverhill Road, Lawrence. Mass. America, Extra Selected Bulbs, $15.00 per 1000. America, First Size Bulbs, $12,00 per 1000. America, Blooming Hulbs, $7.00 per 1000. America, Planting Bulbs, $2.50 per 1000. America, Bulblets, Sfl'M per Peck; $10.00 per Bushel. BROOKLAND GAR- DENS, Woburn, Mass. GLASS Sharp, Partridge & Co., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Parshelsky Bros., Inc., 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 tor sale. Send for price list. GREENHOUSE BUILDING MATERIAL A. T. Stear\^s 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. Metropolitan Miterlal Co., Brooklyn, N. Y. S. Jacobs & Sons. Brooklyn. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Burnham Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION Bird Steel-frame Greenhouse Co., Inc., New York City. 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. B'or page see List of Advertisers. Frank Van Assche, Jersey City, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Pierson U-Bar Co., New York City. Metropolitan Material Co., Brooklyn, N. Y. Hitchings & Co., New York City. Lord & Burnham Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. GUTTERS King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. Y. King Channel Gutter. For page see List of Advertisers. Metropolitan Material Co., Brooklyn, N. Y. Iron Gutters. HAIL INSURANCE Florists' Hall .\ssi,. of .\iiiortca. J. G. Esler, Saddle River, N. J. For p.ige see List "f A.. 55 W. 26th St. Fo"r page see List of Advertisers. J. K. Allen, 106 W. 2Sth St. For page see List of Advertisers. George C. Siebrecht, 109 W. 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. John Young. 53 West 2Sth St. For page see List of Advertisers. Frank Millang. 55-57 West 2Gth St. For page see List of Advertisers. M. C, Ford, 121 West 2Sth St. For page see List of Advertisers. Philadelphia B S. Slinn, Jr., 55 and 57 West 2«th St. For page see List of Advertisers. Leo. Niessen Co., 12th and Race Sts. For p.age see List of Advertisers Edward Ueid, 1619-21 Ranstead St, For page see List of Advertisers. The S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co-, 1008-12 Ludlow St. For page see List of Advertisers. Richmondj Ind. E. G. Hill Co. For page see List of Advertisers. Rochester, N. Y. George B. Hart. 24 Stone St. For page see List of Advertisers. Wasliinifton The S. S. Pennnck-Meehan Co., 1216 H St.. N. W. For page see List of Advertisers. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J. For page sec List of Advertisers. GARDEN SEED. S. D. WoodrulT & Sons, New Vorli. For page see List ot Advertisers. GLADIOLUS PANAMA— SEEDLING OF AMERICA. liidwel! & Fobes, Kiiisuian, Ohio, For page see List ot Advertisers. GRAPE VINES, CURRANT BUSHES; ALSO HORSE RADISH. Landscape Garden Co., Xewbnrs.'h, N. Y. For page see List of Adverl isers. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co., Chicago, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. HORSESHOE BULBOLOGY. 1! .M Ward & Co., New York City. For page see List ot Advertisers. KILLARNEY BRILLIANT. Ui.lit Seutt & Son, Sharon Hills, Delaware Co., P:i. l''.]r page see List of Advertisers. NEW CARNATION, PINK SUPREME. r II l.e.ieli & Son, North B:aston, Mass. F., New York City, For page see List of Advertisers. ONION SEED. Schilder Bros., Chillicothe, Ohio. For page see List of Advertisers. SEEDS FOR IMMEDIATE SOWING. Fottler Fiske, Rawson Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. SPECIAL KILLARNEYS. S S Peuuoek-Meehau Co.. Philadelphia, Pa, For page see List of Aiivej-ljsers^ WhToLESALE PRICE LIST DAHLIAS AND GLADIOLI. Northboro Dahlia and Gladiolus Gardens. J L Moore, Prop., Northboro, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Do You Know What You Want? Look in the "Buyers' Directory" of this issue and you will probably find represented there somebody who can supply you. It's a good plan to look it over every week, for the weekly changes and additions are many. SEE? In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture 96 HOETICULTUBB January 17, 1914 SEED TRADE. (Continued flpm page S2) growers are inviting a vast deal of more or less irresponsible competition which, nevertheless, is a factor to be reckoned with and very annoying if not embarrassing to them. This is a matter for the growers themselves to determine, but we still believe that they will eventually take our view of the matter. Beans and Sweet Corn. One item, which is not in surplus, is beans. Two or three of the green- pod varieties are easily obtainable at moderate prices, but excepting these, heans have not been in as short supply nor as high in price for a number of years. As might be expected, the present high prices of spot beans has resulted in a sharp advance in the price of futures and this advance, by the way, seems to us wholly justified. For a number of years beans have heen selling entirely out of the re- lative proportion of values with peas, and the figures now ruling on contract are not a cent higher than they should be, according to the views expressed hy the great majority, if not all of the leading growers. Sweet corn seems to be in fairly good supply, although prices are firm at somewhat of an advance over those of a year ago. this situation being about in line with what we predicted some months ago. There has been no material change in conditions af- fecting the genera! line of small seeds since we last discussed this matter, and contracting prices for the 1914 crops are generally lower than those of the last three or four years. California Conditions. Information from California as to conditions prevailing in that state, in- dicate that they are very favorable. An abundant supply of rain has fallen; indeed it may be said that the only fears expressed now are that there may be too much moisture. Barring this possibility, it looks as if there might be an excellent crop of sweet peas next season, which will be wel- comed by the trade in general. By the way, we have been informed that some experiments in the growing of sweet peas in Idaho and Montana during the past two or three sea- sons have been rather disappointing. Whether these experiments will be continued another year, we have not learned. Notes. Boone, la. — F. A. Reichenbach has sold his retail seed business and will retire from the trade. CATALOGUES RECEIVED. Henry \. Dreer. Philadelphia, Pa. — Dreer's Garden Book, 76th Annual Edition, 1914. Bound in cream tinted covers, with lettering embossed in gold and green, four full page plates in colors and profusely adorned with half-tone illustrations, this catalogue will find a cordial welcome from the seed and plant buying public. It com- prises 256 pages besides covers and a number of inserts and they are close- ly filled with the good things in seeds, bulbs plants, aquatics, shrubs, imple- ments and sundries, including a good list of approved novelties. The Joy Book, Horseshoe Bulbology tor 1914. — This is the title under which R. M. Ward & Co., New York, send out their wholesale price list of bulbs this season. A neat catalogue nicely illustrated. Quaint epigrams and unique philosophy interspersed here and there make this characteristic Wardian publication entertaining as well as useful in a business way. Arthur T. Boddington, New York. — 1914 Winter and Spring Wholesale Catalogue of Florists' Seeds and Bulbs. "The Seal of Quality" is the central external adornment of this very com- plete list of everything needed by the florist for forcing or outside planting. Some particularly interesting new and improved things are offered in the novelty pages. Charles H. Totty, Madison, N. J.— 1914 Catalogue of Chrysanthemums, Carnations and Roses for the Trade. Contains splendid portraits of the sterling flower novelties and standard varieties of recent introduction. A list that every grower will need. A colored plate of new chrysanthemums forms the title page. Wm. Elliott & Sons, New York. — General Seed Catalogue for 1914. Cov- ers very rich in color effect showing formal landscape and garden views of much merit. Contents comprehensive and illustrations excellent. John Lewis Childs, Flowerfield, N. Y. — Trade Price List of Choice Gladi- oli and other Suiumer Flowering Bulbs and Plants. A grand collection especially of gladioli and lilies. C. Petrick, Ghent. Belgium.— Whole- sale Trade List for Spring. 1914. Aza- leas, palms, camellias, etc. R. M. Ward & Co. are the American representa- tives of this establishment. R. Vincent, Jr.. & Sons Co.. White Marsh, Md. — Wholesale Trade List of Vegetable, Greenhouse and Bedding Plants. All useful stock and prices interesting to wholesale buyers. W. W. Jarred was elected vice- president of the Cumberland Seed Company, Nashville, Tenn., last week. Clarence M. Shacklelt, salesman for the Cumberland Seed Co., Nashville, Tenn., and Miss Gladys B. Sims, were married last week. We are advised that mall order trade is opening up very satisfactorily and mail order houses in general are ■anticipating a good year's business. CANES 6 to 8 ft. • • $7.00 M. 10 to 12 ft. - 13.00 " Wm. Elliott & Sons 42 Vesey St., New York Mention HORTICULTURE when wrltlns ^mki^ INSECTICli NO POtSON Giaranteed nnder ttio Insectlcldo 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, Insects on Rose-bushes, Carnations, etc. without injury to plants and without odor. Used according to di- rections 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, txcellent as a wash for dogs and other animals. Relieves mange. Effective where others fail. 5^ Pint - - 2Sc: Pint - - 40c; Qnart - - 75c % Gallon, 11.25: Gallon. &2.00; 5 Gallon Can, &9 10 Gallon Can - - &I7.00 Dihite ivilh water 30 to 30 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 420 W. Lexington St., Baltimore, Md. Directions on everv package Elmer D. Smith, Adrian, Mich. — Select List of Chrysanthemums for 1914. Some fine novelties are listed in all the various classes. HELP WANTED WANTED — A young man as general plant grower. A good opening. Address "T. R.," care HORTICULTURE. WANTED — A good Rose grower, for a place of 50,000 ft. of glass, near Boston. Must be able to take charge in absence of foreman. Address "W. R. M.," care of HORTICULTURE. GARDENER — For greenhouse, cucum- bers, truck gardening. Permaneut position. Address PAUL WASHBURN, 10 Kenmore St., Boston. SITUATIONS WANTED SITUATION WANTED— By experienced commercial rose grower. Also understands carnations, bouvardias, Easter plants, etc. Massacliusetts position preferred. Address "W. A.," care HORTICULTURE. WANTED — Young Englishman (age 25) requires situation as under gardener In private establishment. Eleven years' ex- perience under glass. Grapes, peaches, melons, carnations, malmaisons, stove and greenhouse plants ; excellent references. Apply by letter to BOX rtT« mam v^ trne, bccftote fc«t£i beveU ore oa tho tame tide. Can't trlit and breaK tti« flan Id drirloc. Gilvan- liK«( oUl style- elbow arms Snl= / ,• , j ^ ^ ,, PRIVATE AND COMMERCIAL AFFILIATION— A. F. Aowers by any Harvard man to his lady guests at the FarenwaU 109 dance this year, the clergymen who will not allow flowers BEGONIA MELIOR— Illustrated 109 at funerals where they officiate and, lastly, the under- CLUBS AND SOCIETIES— Lancaster County Florists' ^^,^^ fashion leaders who give preference to artificial Club-Gardeners' and Florists' Club ot Rhode Island, ^^^ preserved material where fresh flowers should be Cornelius G. Hartstra, Protrait— Gardeners and Flor- >■ .,,„■,■ ^ ■ , , .-.,■. ists' Club of Boston 110 ^^^^^> ^"^ way of the florist is certamly beset with its American Carnation Society— Society of American full share of trouble and solicitude. Fortunate, it is. Florists— Club and Society Notes Ill indeed, for the florist that the influence of these fanati- Chicago Florists' Club 122 ^^^ meddlers can never be anything more than local and DURING RECESS-Horticultural and Agricultural So- ^ t,ansitory. The love for flowers and the sentiments to ciety of Northern Westchester 116 ^^.,^j^,^ ^, ^ ^^^ ^^^ ^^^ strongly rooted in the human SEED TRADE-Catalogues Received 118 ,^^^^.^ ^^^^ j^ [^^ ^^ otherwise. It would be the height of OF INTEREST TO RETAIL FLORISTS: recklessness, however, not to take heed of these danger New Flower Stores-Steamer Departures 120 ^^^ ^^^ ^^ minimize their influence bv eliminat- Flowers by Telegraph 121 . ^^ .^^^ ^^ possible any methods or practices which A Floral Burns Window-Illustration 123 _^^^^^ ^^^^^^^ ^^^ reasonable criticism of the florists' FLOWER MARKET REPORT: InisinesX If there is any way in which this beautiful Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Cincinnati ...._ 125 .^^ ^^^ ^^ elevated, its ways refined and New York, Philadelphia, Washington. St. Louis 127 objectionable features reduced, it is time for those OBITUARY-Albert E. Brownell-Eugene Coney 132 J^ ^^^^ .^ ^,^^.^ avocation to get busy, as' indi- ^ -'rMan't a^?a^n for A' That" 109 ^i^uals and through every (jrganized means so that Smith Memorial Plan Gets Recognition in Congress. . Ill the hold of the florist upon the affection of the people Washington Notes 112 shall grow and not diminish. Fires 112 ° Business Troubles 120 News Notes 121 TVT > Chicago Notes. 123 Waming: New Corporations 123 » ►. j^ Philadelphia Notes 127 -^^ must again warn our readers that Horticulture Greenhouse's Building or Contenplate(i 134 has no traveling representatives or subscription agents. — At this time of the year, especially, we have complaints One of the fine arts of the flower business, from subscribers who have been induced to pay some "Can you it seems to us, is the wonderful precision imposter the price of one or more years' subscription for beat it?" ■^^th which the rose growers today time Horticulture. Letters received indicate that one of their holiday crop. The Killarney breed these crooks is operating in some of the Long Island, of roses lends itself admirably to this control, however. X. Y., towns. Watch out for him. January 24, 1914 HORTICULTURE i09 PRIVATE AND COMMERCIAL AF- FILIATION. Mr. Editor: I have read with great iuterest in your issue of January 10 the article. "Private versus Commercial Florists," by F. E. Palmer — a most timely topic and very nicely expounded. I fully agree with Mr. Palmer regarding the mutual workings of the S. A. F. for all branches of horticulture. The foundations of our national society are laid on a very large basis, as you, Mr. Editor, proved by quoting a por- tion of the laws governing member- ship. That is surely plain enough for everyone to understand it he wishes to do so. But, Mr. Editor, I take ex- ception to your view of tlie value of discussing this matter just now. The question is. what has the so-called private gardener to benefit by being a member of the S. A. F., and is he wanted in that society? So I say, any- thing which will educate or enlighten our brother from the private branch of our profession to the usefulness and broadness of our national society is never amiss. Our friend, the private gardener, not being in the maelstrom of professional business, has no need to worry over the price of coal. Tariff and price of plants and cut flowers don't keep him from his sleep, his life is not near so strenuous as his commercial brother's is, and so he has not felt the need of co-operation as we commercial florists have, and has stayed in the background mostly, apparently satisfied with his lot. While his commercial brother has been pushing himself and horti- culture upward and forward at all times, he has at the same time pulled his private brother up with him. You smile? I can prove it to you. Who has given you all the fine forcing roses, carnations and others so that you can have the finest of flowers for your employer in winter? Through whose enterprise have the greenhouse building firms been able to put lots of money and brains into their business, so that they can build better houses for you? I think fully nine-tenths of all articles writen in our horticultural papers are from the pens of commer- cial men. Who has formed and or- ganized all the florist clubs and most horticulture societies? The commer- cial man is the live wire in all of it, and it's only natural that he should be; he needs it most. While the in- dividual efforts of the commercial flor- ist has been great, he could not have attained the success we now are proud of if he had not had the help and co-operation of the national so- ciety and the florist clubs. The inter- change of ideas in discussions has stimulated the brains to greater ac- tivity, and the exhibitions held by the national society or local clubs have boosted our business as well as our standard of quality. In no country in the world has the commercial grower of plants and flow- ers been so generous with his knowl- edge and experience. He has and still is giving it free to all who need it. It is true that our national society is still small in numbers; it's true that thousands of men are still taking the fruits of others' labors without giving their mite; it's true that horticulture is still behind other professions in BEGONIA MELIOR. This is a new w'inter-flowering va- riety; parentage, Lonsdale's light pink sport from Gloire de Lorraine X Socotrana. A strong, robust grower, about 12 or 18 in. to 2 ft. in height; foliage nearly round, of a dark green color; flowers borne in great profu- sion: male flower 1% in. to 2 in. across, 4-petaled; female flower very rare, 5-petaled. Color a delicate shade of soft satiny pink, a shade lighter than Glory of Cincinnati; flowers from November till March; in prime condi- tion during December and January. It is easy to propagate, and succeeds best in equal parts of loam and leaf mould, and some sand added. Tem- perature while in bloom 56° to 58° at night. This new begonia is a marked improvement over Glory of Cincinnati, and will be disseminated in July, 1914. united strength and effort, but it is also true that the day is breaking when all our scattered interests will be welded together in one great na- tional society. To do this, we need the private florist just as much as any one. We cannot longer do with- out you, Mr. Private Florist. Do your part now. Prove to all that you can be just as generous and just as good a fellow in doing things as the com- mercial florist. Recognition will fol- low quickly, as is shown in your Bos- ton club. A private florist is now president of the New York Florists' Club in recognition of work well done. It is what we do that counts, not what we are. When the National Society conies to Boston this summer, how will the Boston club stand towards affiliation? It will be the main issue to come before the meeting. Will you be united or will class distinction and prejudice turn you as a body from the right way? I hope not. The Boston club has been able to unite the com- mercial and the private men as in no other club in the country; that is an achievement to be proud of. Now crown it by standing solid for affilia- tion next August. A. Pakenwald. Roslyn, Pa. "A MAN'S A MAN FOR A' THAT." For many years I have had an in- creasingly friendly feeling for the Edi- tor of HoRTicuLTUKE. I never could define the cause of it. The mystery is solved now, however. I see by a re- cent issue of the Florist's Exchange that W. J. S. was born on March 17th. Of course that makes him "one of us," and surely, being a Bostonian, he is a "Home Ruler." No wonder he displays the tartan of his family so proudly on his bosom. A Stewart! Born in Bos- ton!! and on St. Patrick's Day!!! What more can be added? May his years be many. Patrick FtANAOAN. New Rochelle, N. Y. (Where was St. Patrick born?— Ed.) 110 HORTICULTURE January 24, 1914 LANCASTER COUNTY (PA.) FLOR- ISTS' CLUB. On January 13th, a party of twenty- three from Lancaster visited Stras- burg, visiting the establishments of Amos Rohrer and Chas. B. Herr. Mr. Rohrer has added two very fine mod- ern houses. He had quite a batch of schizanthus in bjoom and the quality of flowers would almost bring them into the orchid class. At Mr. Herr s, the show place of Lancaster County, every thing was in the pink of perfec- tion from the office cat to the bench of Enchantress Supreme. Mr. Herr grows every thing well but if there is any difference in his ability to get the best out of any one variety it is with Beacon. He has it the best of any one in this section and better than the writer ever saw it any where m the United States. Coming back to Lancaster we met the rest of the crowd at the Brenne- man Building and sat down to a real banquet 6.30 P. M. The out-of-town visitors were F. M. Read of The Whilden Pottery; C. U. Ligget and E. J. Fancourt ot the S. S Penock-Meehan Co.; E. L Hoehl ot s' S. Skidelsky & Co.. and D. T. Connor representing Lord & Burnham Co all of Philadelphia; T. B. Wohlert of Nar- berth- A. S. Brandt and Aug. Schatfei of York- T. J. Nolan of The King Con- struction Co., and last but not least Prof E. I. Wilde of State College. Prof. Wilde gave us a very instructive talk, dealing principally on Carnations. He also made a strong plea for the sup- port of the florists in getting legisla- tion to appropriate more money for floriculture at State College as they now have some 38 term students and a number of short termers whom they are trying to instruct in floriculture with one greenhouse 30 by 100. He was followed by F. M. Read, D. T Connor, Aug. Schafter, A. S. Brandt, e' I Hoehl, T. E. Wohlert, ex-presi- dent A M. Herr and the newly-elected president B. F. Barr. Harry Schroyer acted as toastmaster and Mr. Linkey and Mr. Goldbach had a German san- gerfest which was Greek to most of the visitors but highly enjoyed by those who understood it. At the business meeting B. F. Barr was elected president, Lemon Landis secretary; H. K. Rohrer treasurer and Elmer Weaver vice-president. Alter the business meeting sports were in- dulged in up to midnight. On the ex- hibition table Matchless was shown in its usual fine form, a vase of Gloria was much admired for its color and, last but not least, was a bunch of Philadelphia from Detroit that opened up as good as if they had come in from a local grower. It was its first appearance here and made a very good impression. A few members who do not have regular firemen were kept away from the banquet by the first real winter we have had in this sec- tion, the thermometer going four be- low zero during the night and hanging at ten above during the day. Feb. 19, will be observed as Carna- tion Night Ye men especially inter- ested in carnations, from far and near, take notice and remember you are al- wavs welcome in Lancaster, Pa. Ai.iiKRT M. Hekk. GARDENERS' AND FLORISTS' CLUB OF RHODE ISLAND. The annual meeting of this club, at Providence on Monday evening, Jan. 19, was made a very pleasant social event by the serving ot refreshments and exchange of views for "the good of the club." There was an excellent attendance of members and W. J. Stewart of Boston was present as a guest. Retiring President Eugene A. Ap- pleton opened the meeting. Alex. Ma- crae was chosen temporary secretary and a vote of regret and sympathy with Secretary Chappell in his recent accident was unanimously passed. A CONELIUS G. H.«TSTR.«L President-elect Gardeners' nnd Florists' Club of Rhode Islnnd. letter of greeting from A. M. Rennie. Gary, Ind.. was read and plans for improving the section of the city ad- joining the old canal, by W. T. Hatch, were displayed and explained by Rob- ert Johnston. The president-elect. Cornelius G. Hartstra. then took, the gavel and Robert Johnston, on behalf of the members, presented the retir- ing president with a handsome um- brella, suitably engraved. A hopeful address was made by the president, indifcating his desire to make the year 1914 a most successful one for the club. He called upon W. J. Stewart, who responded with a spirited appeal for lovaltv to the best horticultural interests of city, state and New Eng- land and asked for a large attendance at the Boston convention next sum- mer. James Hockey followed with words ot enthusiasm regarding the outlook and urging an immediate grasping of the great opportunities for improvement in exhibition man- agement. Mr. Powers told stories as the chowder was handed around and toasts were drank to the prosperity ot the club and to the absent secre- tary. GARDENERS' AND FLORISTS' CLUB OF BOSTON. According to custom, the January meeting of the Gardeners' and Flor- ists' Club was "Ladies' Night." On this occasion it is part of the cere- mony of installation of the new offi- cers to stand them up in a row, let the ladies see how fine they look, and. with a couple ot hundred admiring feminine eyes gazing upon him, what fiorist or gal'dener wouldn't put on his best smile and make all kinds of promises to be good during the year? Altogether, "Ladies' Night" is a great night for everybody, and on this par- ticular occasion it surpassed the rec- ord. Horticultural Hall was filled to the limit with an aggregation of beauty and wisdom, youth and maturity, har- mony and good fellowship such as anv organization might well be proud of and all lines of "private" and "commercial" and "allied trades- were obliterated. Business was very brief. The secretary's notes showed an average attendance of 162 at the meetings of the past year; 74 ne-w members had been added, 4 members had died. The treasurer's report showed a balance of $1657.63 on hand. President Kennedy made a brief but very optimistic address, outlining the great work for the coming season — the club's part in receiving and enter- taining the S. A. F. convention vis- itors. He appointed Peter Miller, James Wheeler and Henry Penn as m.embers of the general preliminary convention committee to represent the club, together with himself and S. A. F Vice-President Welch ex-officio. He appointed the standing exhibition and entertainment committees with Wil- liam Sim and Wm. J. Patterson as chairmen, respectively. Twelve new members were enrolled. Then came the musical program and for an hour the audience was treated to the best entertainment they ever had. Mr. James Singer. Miss Katherine Singer, Miss Marga- ret Alexander, Miss Marion Kay, Mr. Joseph Lorraine, Miss Ruth Dyer and Master Sawyer were the artists and there was not a weak spot In the feast of vocal and instrumental music, char- acter impersonations and recitations which they presented. After that re- freshments were served lavishly and then followed dancing, which lasted until the midnight hour. STATE FLORISTS' ASSOCIATION OF INDIANA. The annual meeting of the Indiana State Florists was held on Tuesday, January 13. at the Hotel Severin, In- dianapolis. It was a well attended and interesting session. President W. W Coles in his address referred to the approaching meeting and exhibi- tion of the Chrysanthemum Society of America, which is scheduled for In- dianapolis next November, and urged prompt activity in preparation there- for so that a creditable showing may be assured from the local growers. He spoke optimistically of the Associa- January 24, 1914 HORTICULTURE 111 tion's present condition and outlook for the future. Officers for the ensuing year were elected as follows: President — Walter W. Coles, of Kokomo. First Vice-president — W. J. Vesey, Jr., Fort Wayne. Second Vice-president— John H.irtje, In- dianapolis. Secretary — O. E. Steinkamp, Indlauap- oliq. Treasurer — H. L. Wiegand, Indiana pnlis. The exhibits included carnations St. Nicholas and Shasta by Baur & Stein- kamp; White Enchantress by Hartje & Elder; Gloriosa and White Wonder by W. J. & M. S. Vesey; Beacon, White Enchantress and Mrs. Ward and rose Ophelia by E. G. Hill Co.; Washington and Rose-Pink Enchant- ress by Stuart & Haugh; Yellow Prince and Yellowstone by F. Dorner & Sons Co. All the foregoing were given honorable mention. Quite a number of new carnations were on exhibition and were scored as follows by the committee: From R. Witterstaetter, President Valentine, 88 points; No. 1021E, 75. F. Dorner & Sons Co.. Champion, 80; Sensation (provisional), 85; Good Cheer, 83; No. 271, 81; seedling. 75. Hartje & Elder, No. 23. 76. E. G. Hill Co., No. 3, 79. S. S. Skidelsky & Co., Philadelphia, 77. In the evening there was a banquet at which some entertaining talks were given and a pleasant social time en- joyed. 26. Due in Cleveland 4.35 P. M. Tues- day. Parties wishing to join should notify William Nicholson, Fi-aming- hani, Mass. AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. The secretary will start for Cleve- land, Monday evening, January 26. All mail matter which will not reach In- dianapolis by Monday morning should be addressed in care of Hotel Staettler, Cleveland, Ohio. The early entries have been heavier than usual, indi- cating a large showing of the divine flower. This, in connection with the retail display, should be of especial in- terest to the members. If you have paid your dues, bring your receipt with you, to avoid delay in securing banquet ticket, badges, etc. Wear your A. C. S. button. Sessions will be held Wednesday evening, Thursday morning and after- noon. Banquet Thursday evening. A. F. J. Baub, Sec. Chicago to Cleveland. The Chicago party for the annual convention of the American Carnation Society, to be held at Cleveland, Jan- uary 28-29, will travel on the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern railroad, leaving La Salle street station at 11:30 P. M., January 27, due at Cleve- land the next morning at 7:35. The fare one way is $7.75. Berths, lower $2, upper $1.60. Berths can be re- served through C. K. Thompson, at the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern railroad ticket office, corner Clark and Monroe streets (telephone, Randolph 5300), or through J. B. Deamud. chair- man transportation committee, 160 North Wabash avenue (telephone Central 3155). J. B. Deamdd, Chairman Transportation Committee, Chicago Florists' Club. New York to Cleveland. The New York party for the Amer- ican Carnation Society s meeting at Cleveland will leave the New York Central Station on the 6.45 P. M. train on Tuesday, January 27th, arriving at Cleveland Wednesday morning at 7.35. Boston to Cleveland. The party from Boston for the Car- nation Meeting will leave South Sta- tion at 11.15 P. M., Monday, January PENNSYLVANIA HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. The regular monthly meeting of this society was held on the 20th inst.. the newly-elected president, Samuel T. Bodine, in the chair. After the routine business was disposed of the audience — which was one of the larg- est for some time — listened to a very interesting address on Hardy Peren- nials by Richard Rothe of the Dreer staff of experts. The speaker also gave a splendid series of stereopticon views illustrating his subject. Mr. Rothe showed himself thoroughly fa- miliar with all phases of gardening and discussed the fine points with fine enthusiasm. We hope to find room for the address in full in an early is- sue. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTI- CULTURISTS. President Theodore Wirth has ap- pointed B. T. Mische, Portland, Ore., as state vice-president for that state, and Daniel MacRorie state vice-presi- dent for the northern part of Califor- nia. John Young, Sec. CLUB AND SOCIETY NOTES. The Hardy Ornamental Plant Grow- ers' Association will hold its annual meeting at Boston next August. C. J. Molloy, of Rochester, N. Y., is secre- tary. The annual dinner of the Morris Country Gardeners and Florists' So- ciety, was held at Piper's Hotel, Mor- ristown, N. J., on Tuesday evening. Jan. 20. The Retail Florists' Association of St. Louis met on January 19 at Hotel Bern. Reports were presented by the committees on "crepe pullers" and "union florists." The Connecticut Pomological Socie- ty and the Connecticut Vegetable Growers' Association wiil hold a hor- ticul'.iirHl ci.iueiili,-.n a' Foot Guard Hall, Hartford, on Feb. 3 and 4. The Lady Florists' Home Circle of St. Louis met on Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. F. C. Weber's. The attendance was good and all had a jolly time. Mrs. F. C. Weber, Jr., will entertain the ladies at next month's meeting. The annual spring show of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society has been fixed for March 25, 26 and 27. Premium lists can be procured from David Rust, secretary. Horticultural Hall, Broad and Locust streets, Phila- delphia. The first regular exhibition of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society for 1914 will be held on Saturday and Sunday, January 31 and February 1. Lorraine begonias, primulas, orchids, carnations, bulbous stock, fruits and vegetables are liberally provided for in the prize schedule. The regular meeting of the Cook Co. Florists' Association was held Jan. 15th. The nomination of officers re- sulted as follows: President, N. P. Miller; vice-president, Alex. Hender- son; secretary, A. T. Pyfer; treasurer, John Zech; sergeant-at-arms, M. Fink and Otto Goerisch; trustees, A. Zech, P. Pearson, J. L. Raske, P. 01- sem, J. Novak, R. Schmidt, E. Pea- cock and F. Otterbacher. At the meeting of the Nassau Hor- ticultural Society on Wednesday after- noon, Jan. 14, at Glen Cove, N. Y., it was decided to hold the annual din- ner at the Oriental Hall, Glen Cove, in February, date not yet decided. Mr. Beers, of the A. N. Pierson Co., Cromwell, Conn., addressed the meet- ing as did also Mr. Collins, represent- ing Carter's Tested Seeds, Inc., Bos- ton. Mr. Collins offered a special prize for competition at one of the future shows. Awards were made to Percy Chubb and James McCarthy for carnations. Exhibits for next meet- ing will be gardenias, freesias and Primula malacoides. Harky Jones Cor. Sec. The regular meeting of the Oyster Bay (N. Y.) Horticultural Society was held on Jan. 16th. The chief in- terest of the evening was a very in- strtictive paper by Alfred Walker on vegetable growing, etc. James Duthie secured the prize for carnations and Joseph Robinson that for sweet peas. Frank Petroccia received honorable mention for some fine plants of Pri- mula malacoides. Frank Petroccia also received the gold medal for the most meritorious exhibits at the 1913 meetings. The medal was given by Joseph Robinson. It was decided to hold future meetings on the fourth Wednesday of the month. John In- gram will lecture on orchids at the next meeting and the exhibits will be narcissus, cyclamen and chicory. The date of the annual dinner has been changed to February 12. SMITH MEMORIAL PLANS GET RECOGNITION IN CONGRESS. The Smith Memorial plans gained considerable headway when, on Janu- ary 12, Congressman George S. Gra- ham, of Philadelphia, Pa., introduced into the House of Representatives a bill (H. R. No. 11401 appropriating $50,000 for the purpose of erecting a monument to perpetuate the memory of William R. Smith, late superinten- dent of the Botanic Garden. Now that the seed has been sown in the ground it is up to all who are in- terested in this movement and every florist, and every florists' organ- ization in the country should get on the job and send a few words of encouragement to Mr. Gra- ham and tell their representa- tives in both of the Congressional branches that they want this bill en- acted into law. In this respect due credit must be given to William F. Gude, through whose efforts this bill was drawn up. The new wholesale cut flower store of B. A. Snyder & Co., 278 Devonshire street, Boston, is roomy and excep- tionally well fitted for the business. This will undoubetdly take its place l)('rmanently as one of Boston's lead- ing wholesale houses. 112 HORTICULTURE January 24, 1914 WASHINGTON NOTES. While In town last week visiting friends, and looking after personal business, William F. Kasting an- nexed the title of "Hon." and incidentally the position of post- master of his home city. The Hon. "Billy" left Washington with a face wreathed in smiles and his commission as postmaster with the signature of the President thereon, tightly clutched in his right hand. His many friends in Washington are in- deed glad to hear of this honor con- ferred on a fellow-florist and their congratulations and best wishes are with him. It looks as though there would be something in the way of a contest for the presidency of the Florists' Club of Washington as there are several fac- tions each with its particular nominee who are beginning to wake up, take notice and do a little electioneering to put some life into the next meeting when the names will be submitted. There is quite a lot of fine presidential timber this year. There is a man on F street, one on Connecticut avenue, to say nothing of the present incum- bent, either of whom would fit the chair nicely. The next meeting will take place on February 3 and it is ex- pected that the exhibit given at the last meeting will be duplicated. There were a few empty seats at the last meeting but It is expected that the club will have to provide a few more at the next one. The florists are particularly inter- ested at this time in a bill which has just been introduced into the House of Representatives by Congressman Avis which provides penalties for those who seek to mulct others through the medium of worthless checks. A fine of not to exceed $100, Imprisonment not to exceed 90 days, or both, will be assessed against those who shall be found guilty of a misde- meanor through the giving of a check or draft under $20, while checks or drafts amounting to more than that sum. it unaccepted by the bank against whom it is drawn, makes the author thereof guilty of a felony and subject to a fine of not more than $1,000, im- prisonment for not more than two years, or both, unless restitution is made within 20 days after the giving of notice, verbal or written, of the protesting of the check or draft. Visitors: Fred Michell, Jr., Phila.; Mr. Cohen, representing Wertheimer Bros., New York; D. T. Connor, repre- senting Lord & Burnham Co. FIRES. Springfield, Mass. — The Oakes' greenhouses in Bush street, owned by Mrs. Katie Cartter, was damaged by fire on the night of Friday, January 16, to the extent of $4 000 to $5,000. Mrs. Cartter carried no insurance. New Haven, Conn. — Three green- houses of Charles Munro's range on Townsend avenue were burned and the contents ruined by fire on the evening of January 12. The fire is believed to have started from an overheated furnace. The loss is placed at $4,000. The houses were in- sured. Lord & Burnham Co., have just com- pleted at Irvinpton, N. Y., the largest green house factory and the best equipped foundry in this country. KILLARNEY BRILLIANT The best Rose we have ever intro- duced. If your order has not been placed ORDER NOW We have a splendid lot of Own Root and Grafted plants that will be ready to ship the last of February. Own Root, $30.00 per 100; $250.00 per 1000 Grafted, 35.00 per 100; 300.00 per 1000 Plants from 21-2 inch pots Addresa all orders to ROBERT SCOTT & SON SHARON HILL, DELAWARE CO., PA. Improved Improved Golder^ CHad^viclf {PoUworth) The Cb.idwiek family ot Chrysjintbemums are th e highest type of the commer- ci:il varieties, and auy sport of Chadwiek that is an im- provement will be welcomed. This new variety has Its origin in the West. We have taken part of the stock and will distribute the variety the coming sea.son. It is des- cribed as identical with the parent in all respects except form aud color cf the hloom. It is a perfe<'tly formed flower and a deeper golden yellow in color. It is a variety that will be found all that the name im- plies. It means better late mums, and you need it. Our Catalog for the Price. A. N. PIERSON, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. WANTED 155 3-32 inch Cut-leaf Maples ACER SACCH.4RINUM WIERI ft Trees must have well-developed, sym- metrical tops, straight stems and an extra fine root system. Address: Board of Park Commissioners Minneapolis, Minn. Jan. 20, 1914. Editor Horticulture: Dear Sir: Enclosed please find my check for one dollar, as a renewal to my subscription for HORTICUL- TURE, the lively, up-to-date, weekly visitor. New York. T. Ask any successful grower from whence he receives his best Chrysanthemum Novelties ADRIAN or SMITH will be the reply You need Our 1914 Novelties because they will be the best sellers next year. Voxi have our Catalogue, or we will be> ple!i:^eil lo mail you one. Elmer D. Smith & Go. ADRIAN, MICH. January 24, 1914 HORTICULTUEB 113 MATCHLESS Winner of Two Gold Medals DO NOT FAIL to get in your order early for Matchle**, the New Commercial White Carnation. Superior in size, fragrance and keeping qualities. A non-bursting, very prolific and continuous bloomer. At the Cleveland Show, Matchless was awarded First Prize for best 100 white, also Sweepstake for best vase in the 100 class — 21 vases in all being shown. ORDERS BOOKED NOW FOR FEBRUARY DELIVERY (All slock sold to February I) Price for Rooted Cuttings $12.00 per 100 $100.00 per 1000 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^B^\'>-'*^ . yJNV''' jl^^^^Bt' ^'^^▼^11 ■ H mi^.mm^M ii 1 1 ORIGINATORS COTTAGE GARDENS CO., Inc. QUEENS, NEW YORK THE MATCHLESS WHITE Note the fine form and great depth of the flower. FERNS FOR DISHES $3.50 per lOO; $30.00 per 1000 ; SCO at 1000 rates All the best varieties. Stock is very fine WHITMAN! AND BOSTON FERNS 6 in., 50c; 7 in., 75c. and 8 in., $1.00 each SEND FOR PRICES ERNEST OEOHSLIN Gale Ave. and Madison St. RIVER FOREST, - ILL. EMAIWWMWWVWWWWWWWWtMMAMA BEST PALMS All Varieties. All Sizes. Send for Price List, JosepK HeacocK ■Wyncote, Pa. ORCHIDS Imported and Potted FREEMAN ORCHID COMPANY FALL RIVER, MASS. ORCHIDS Largett Importara, Exportert, Grower* and Hybridists in the Wo. Id SANDER. St. Alban s, England and '-^58 Broadway, Koom '3^1 NEW YORK CITY ORCHIDS Wr uprrlallsr In Orchlrin and can offer yo« an.Ttlilnic fa mar need In tbat line a' attractive prices. Onr C'ataloEnc on appllratloa LAGER & HURRELL. Summit, N. J. OROMIDS ESTABLISHED PLANTS AND FRESHLY IMPORTED Julius Roehrs Co. Rutherford, N. J. Poinsettia Pulclierrima Nice strong plants fro t* 2 l-2-in. pots, $6.00 per 100 ; $55.00 per 1000 AZALEAS, CYCLAMEN, LILACS A. SCWULTHEIS COLLEGE POINT, N. Y. You Cannot Possibly Go Wrong by investing: in the PHILADELPHIA Pink Carnation Its vigorous growth and pro- ductiveness are simply ideal. $12 per 100 $100 per 1000 2500 at $95 5000 at $90 S. S. SKIDELSKY & CO. 1218 Betz Building ^Kilaclel|3hiia, F>a. HOLLAND NURSERIES BEST HARDY RHODODENDKONS, AZALEAH. CONIKERM, CI.EMATI*. H. P. ROSES. HHRl'BH, AND HBK- BACEOU8 PLANTS. PnilUirDI/rnV jig lam St., WiehaxliM H(l|Ml . UUntKIVtnn, p. O Na l. Hiboken. N 1. Boston Ferns Small Ferns for Dishes GERANIUMS, AZALE.4.S, KTC. JOHN McKENZIE NORTH CAMBRIDGE, MA88. 114 HOETI CULTURE January 24, 1914 CHRYSANTHEMUMS Our Novelties for 1914 are ready for immediate delivery on such varieties as Meudon, Jas. Fraser, Mrs. R. H. Bog-gs, Mrs. Paul Moore, Daily Mail and Mrs. Ernest Wild at $2.00 plant; $20.00 per dozen. Chieftain, $5.00 per dozen. We had over twenty acres of 'Mums growing outdoors last year in order to guarantee our stock being propagated only from plants that had not been fed or forced in any way. Send for our catalogue of over four hundred and fifty varieties, including the Gold Medal Sing'les ; the Caprice Family, which we introduced last year ; the Early Flowering varieties which are becoming the rage and all other Standard varieties. CHARLES H. TOTTY, Madison, N. J. New Carnation, "Pink Supreme'' It has not the size or length of stem of Matchless, but for a good strong healthy growing plant that makes flowers of good size continuously from September until thrown out in the Spring- i* is supreme. Color light- shell pink. Calyx good ; is not a splitter. Stem holds the flower erect and is of good average length. Is a good shipper and keeper. Rooted Cuttings Now Readx. $10.00 per lOO : $100.00 per lOOO. Absolutely nothing but clean healthy well rooted cuttings sent out. J- M & SON, NORTH EASTON, MASS. loris'bs BRECK-ROBINSON NURSERIES LEXINGTON, MASS. BOSTON, MASS. A large and complete assortment of Evergreen and Deciduous Trees, Shrubs, Roses, Vines, Herbaceous Perennials and Bedding Plants 1 National Nurseryman Otflrliil organ of the Amerlcnn As- Boi'lutloD of Nureeryiuen. Circula- tion HiiioDi! tbe tniiie only. Pub- llHhed .Monthly. SuhNcrlptlon price Sl.fNI per year. Foreign BuliHrrlp- tlono Sl.fiO per year. Id advance. Siiniplp copy free upon application frniTi those in the trade enclosing tbptr t>uHlDess card. National Nurseryman Pub. Co.,]nc- 218 UvingBton Building ROCHESTER, NEW YORK Nursery Stock FruH anil Oroamfntal Trerti. Shrabs, ISmall Frullh, (lemMlls, Everffreeiu and RoHes. Wrltp for Trade Lint. W. t T. SMITH COMPANY, Geneva, N. Y. BOBBIIMK & A^TKIIMS PALMS AND GENERAL DECORATIVE PLANTS CONIFERS, SHADE AND ORNAMENTAL TREES IIM^I :^-ri^iM iiMN/i-ri Nurserymen and Florists, RUTHERFORD, N.J. THE FRANINGHAM NURSERIES 200 ACRES, TREES, SHRUBS, EVERGREENS, VINES, ROSES, ETC. W. B. WHITTIER & CO. yvT^ eIdeal? rlrHAoe mark - rill li' ■ u* FINE STOCK OF RHODODENDRONS, KALMIAS AND ANDROMEOAS. FRAMINGHAM, MASS. Send for Price List IMIMIAI INJ Write for Samples and Prices 25,000 Pacliysandra Terminalis, 10,000 Taxus Cuspidata Brevifolia out of Pots and Field-Grown for Lining out Our Catalogue for the Asking -TONA/N NLJRi FRI H. P. HAENDLEK. Prop. SOUTH NATICK, MASS. EVERGREENS FOR IMMEDIATE EFFECT JAPANESE MAPLES IN POTS Potted Strawberries our OWN GRIWING Roses from 6-INCH pots Send ut a list of your want* P. HAMILTON GOODSELL,' '«°n^eSJ'?»o^TciA°'* 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. Masa, January 24, 1914 HOETICULTURE 115 The Dreer Strain of Double Petunias For nearly half a century the majority of the growers In the United States have been depending on the Dreer strain of Double Petunias, which this season compares favorably with stock we have heretofore supplied. We offer for Immediate delivery, good three inch pots, which will quicljly furnish a good supply of cuttings. In fifteen varieties, 75 cents per dozen; $6.00 per 100, or the set of fifteen varieties, one of each, $1.00. DOUBLE WHITE PETUNIA SNOW BALL We have a large stock of this variety which is so useful for summer cut- ting, 3 inch pots, 75 cents per dozen; $6.00 per 100. Seed of our SUPERB STRAIN OF FRINGED PETUNIAS. Double, 75 cent! per 500 seeds; $1.50 per 1000 seeds. Single, 50 cents per trade pkt. ; $1.00 per 1-16 oz. ; $1.50 per 1-8 oz. Our Quarterly Wholesale Price List, Issued January 1st, offers a full line of seasonable Plants, Seeds and Bulbs. The above prices are for the Trade only. HENRY A. DREER, Philadelphia, Pa. 714.716 csiHE^-riMVJ-r ^-i-*9EE:-r Princess Dagmar Without Doubt The Best Crimson Carnation in Existence Orders booked now for February delivery Rooted Cutting*: $12. OO per lOO, $100.00 per lOOO PATTEN & CO., TEWKSBURY, IVIASS. August Roiker & Sons Imported for the Trade only. AZALEAS, PALMS, RHODODENHRON8, BAVTREES, ROSES, LlL.iC'S, HOLLAND AND .lAPAN BULBS, LILY OF THE VALLEV, ETC. P. 0. Box 752 orSI Barclay St. NEW YORK 100,000 Geraniums ^»TnV„"1 S. A. Nutt. I'nitpvlne, Grant, Ulcard, Buchner. Fav.irfte. Montninrt, l)"yle. Vlaud, etc., $2.40 per 100; $20.(K) per lfl(Ki. 2^4-lnrh Hpllcitropes. 3 varieties; Lnn- tanas. 6 varieties; Mnrguerltes, .3 varieties, $2.75 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Corre- spondence solirited, ALONZO J. BRYAN, Waihinglon, New Jersey CYCLAMEN Best strain in esdittence. 4 Inch $:ccorative Plant n. MARKET and 49th STREETS, PHILADELPHIA, PA. » X tfi Swastika Brand Carinas Never liuve we bad finer, fuller, clumps, or In such viiriety. Send In your listing orders. Sliipnieiits lUiide at yuur convenience. CONARD & JONES CO. West Grove, Pa. K tfi PANAMA A magnificent pale pink, strong grower and long spike. Seedling of America Bulblets $25 per 1000 BIDWELL & FOBES KINSMAN, OHJO GERANIUIVIS ^StorM"^ POITEVINE, DOYLE, RICARD and Others, $18.00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS 8PRENGERI, 2% In. poU, $2.50 per 100; 3 In., $4.00. ASFABAOUS PLUMO80S, 3 In., $6.00 p«r 100. FUCHSIAS, 214 In., $2.00 per 100. DRACAENAS, 3 In., $4.00 per 100. J. E. FELTHOUSEN 1&4 Van Vrnnkcn Ave., Schenectady, N. Y. Mention HORTICDLTUEE when wrltlag For Prompt Shipment Per Per Lilium Giganteum 7-9 In. (300 bulbs to case) $7.00 $60.00 S-9 in. (250 bulbs to case) $8.60 $76.00 A. Henderson & Co. 369 RIVER ST., CHICAGO. Godfrey Aschmann 10 12 West Ontario St., Ptiiiadelphia, Pa. The only HcMiilil** Importer, Grower and Wholesale Ship|»er for 25 > ears of Azalea Indii-a in all marketable colore and sizes, pink, white, varicBiiteil. 10 be^t varietieH, r>M:. C. 7. 8-inch pots, 60c., 75c., $1.00, $1.25, 91.5(1 to $3.00.. Cawh with order. Send for list of Choice Gladioli JOHN LEWIS CHILDS Flowerfleld, L. I., N. Y. When writing to adoertiaera kindly mmntion HORTICULTURE, 116 HORTICULTURE January 24, 1914 GIANT ONIONS Cranston's Excelsior, Ailsa Craig, Gibraltar Giant Each of the foregoing sorts .... Packet, 25c.; Ounce, 50c. BOSTON R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., ^Sillt Snapdragons-'New and True Winter Flowering I now offer this tested strain for the first time, in two distinct colors- — Pure White and Golden Yellow. This novelty has been grown and developed for the past ten years by me and has proved to be continuous and profitable Winter Bloomers, producing- a reliable mid-winter cut-flower crop. Well rooted cuttings $10.00 per lOO, lo the trade onl^. Stock limited. Orders booked now, for deliveries in rotation after March 1st. Can also be obtained from J. Breck & Sons, Boston, Mass. H. MLJEBIMEIR, Grotor^, IVI During Recess Horticultural and Agricultural Society of Northern Westchester. The eleventh annual dinner of the above society was held as usual at the Ne-w Castle Inn, Mt. Kisco, Thursday evening, January 15th. Preceding the dinner was a short business session at which James Andrews, the energetic president of the past two years, laid down the gavel of authority; but be- fore doing so installed the new offi- cers, as follows: John Hall, president; Arthur Rose, vice-president: John Walsh, treasurer; M. J. O'Brien, re- cording secretary, and in turn Presi- dent Hall installed Mr. Andrews finan- cial secretary. At 8 P. M. the members and their guests, numbering over sixty, sat down to a most excellent dinner. After the coffee and cigars President Hall introduced the toastmaster, M. C. Ebel, of Madison, N. J., wlio opened the speechmaking with a very lucid talk on the gardener and his vocation. He urged that if all men in the gar- dening profession could only grasp the potential influence for good, that the National Association of Gardeners could command by Increased member- ship— say two or three thousand — no gardener who valued his own or fel- lowman's welfare would be outside the National Association. Mr. Ebel read a telegram from W. E. Maynard and a letter of regret from Chas. H. Totty, who was called to Philadelphia and who had he been amongst us would have spoken at length on the coming International Show in New York In March. The toast, "Our Society," was responded to in a very able speech by Ex-President Andrews. The new presi- dent also responded gratefully and promised all his energy in keeping the society in the high plane in which it has been kept by his predecessor. "The Seed Trade" was responded to by Samuel Burnett, of Burnett Bros., and by Al. Rickards, who kept up a ripple of laughter during his dis- course. Edward Green spoke for "Our Guests," saying for himself and the others that it gave them infinite pleas- ure to be guests of so hospitable and respectable body of men as the gar- deners and superintendents of Mt. Kisco and vicinity. The toastmaster spoke for the "Horticultural Press," maintaining that It today Is the great- est friend of the employer or the gar- dener. The toast to the "Town OflJ- cials" was responded to by Thos. O'Brien, Commissioner of Highways, Bedford, N. Y., in a most able dis- course. "Our Town" was ably re- sponded to by T. J. Hartnett, of Mt. Kisco, who was vigorously applauded when in the course of his address he said "It is not sound policy to elect very wealthy residents to town offices, as they do not, as a rule, fill out the requirements of the minor details of their duty, nor come in close enough touch to the wants of the plain peo- ple." "The Lay Members of Our So- ciety" was responded to by Dr. Plageman. "Our Host." by Mr. Church- field, the amiable proprietor of the New Castle Inn, the whole company singing "He's a Jolly Good Fellow." Interspersed between the speeches, songs were rendered from time to time by W. J. Collins of Boston, Thomas Ranger, Alfred Kast, M. R. Smith and Prof. Eggleston, the latter officiating also as accompanist. A vote of thanks was passed to Mr. Ebel for his unique qualities as toastmaster, and the pro- ceedings came to a close with the sing- ing of "Auld Lang Syne." M. J. O'Bkien, Rec. Sec. ITEMS OF INTEREST IN BRITAIN. The National Sweet Pea Society Is endeavoring to secure a preventive and cure for the disease known in Britain as streak, which has caused sad havoc in many gardens. The co- ciety is offering a prize of ten guineas and a gold medal to the first person or society producing a satisfactory remedy. In connection -n-ith the Anglo- American exhibition which is to be held at Shepherds Bush this year, a representative committee has been ap- pointed to deal with the horticultural section. It is intended to pay special attention to the laying out of grounds, v.hilst flower shows and conferences are to be held during the season, which extends from May to October. The death has lately taken place of Mr. John Mattock, of Headington, near Oxford, who was famed as an ex- hibitor of tea roses at the principal shows. Jan. 19, 1914. My Dear Sir: We enclose herewith check for another year's subscription to HORTICULTURE, which is a very valuable paper to all those interested in the florist "profession." We look to its arrival each week with renewed interest. May it continue to improve as in the past. Pa. W. J. January 24, 1914 HORTICULTURE 117 unMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMUMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnK Boddington's Duality Flower Seeds (NEW CROP) FOR FLORISTS NEW CROP) SELECTED SEEDS, SUCCESSFULLY SOWN, SECURE SURE, SAFE AND SERVICEABLE SATISFACTION REMEMBER YOU MAY DEDUCT 5 PER CENT IF CASH ACCOMPANIES ORDER AGEBATl'M. Trade pkt. Oz. Mexicanum album $0.10 $0.20 Blue Perfection 15 .50 Imperiul Dwarf Blue 10 .25 InipermI Dwarf White 10 .25 Little Dorrit 15 .50 Swunlev Blue 10 .25 Little Blue Star, trade pkt., 25c.; 3 pkts. f. 20 .7.5 Borneo. Deep rose 20 .lo Lllarlnum. Beautiful lilac 20 .7o 20 .50 .85 .85 .85 .85 .85 .85 Oz. 2.00 Oz. $0.75 BEGONIA. Trade pkt. Boddington's Crimson Bedder $0.50 Erfordii. Catmine 2.5 Semperflorcns 25 Vernon graodifiora, ^ ft. A fine bed- ding sort, with rich red flowers and glo.ssy lirnnzp-red foliage 25 CINBBABIA. Cineraria maritima, ^ ft. Trade pkt., 10c. ; oz., 50c. Cineraria maritima "Diamond." A vast improvement over the above. Foliage very white, leaves much serrated. Trade pkt., 25c. ; $1.50 per oz. CENTAUEEA. Trade pkt. Oz. Candldlssima $0.25 $1.50 Gymnocarpti 15 .50 GBEVILLEA BOBU8TA. Trade pkt. Oz. (Silk Oak) $0.10 $0.75 COBAEA. Trade pkt. Oz. Scandens. H. P. Blue $0.10 $0.30 Alba. White 20 .75 LOBELIA. Trade pkt. Oz. Erinus gracilis. Trailing light blue $0.15 $0.50 Erinus speciosa. Deep blue; trailing 15 .75 Crystal Palace compacta 25 2.50 Emperor William compacta... .25 1.00 MIGNONETTE. Boddington's Majesty. The finest of all fancy varieties of Mignonette for under glass or pot culture. Seeds saved from select spikes under glass. Trade pkt., 60c.; % oz., $1.00; per oz., I $7.50. MT080TIS. Trade pkt Oz. Eliza Fanrobert. Excellent for pots, blue $0.10 $0.50 Palnstris Semperflorcns. Ever- blooming 25 2.00 PETUNIAS. Boddington's Quality Doable Fringed. Our double Petunias have reached the highest standard of excellence, and may be confidently relied on to pro- duce a large proportion of double flowers of exquisite beauty and great size. % trade pkt., 60c.; trade pkL, $1.00. Boddington's Snowball Double. The finest double: pure white. ^ trade pkt., 60c.: trade pkt., $1.00. BODDINCTON'S CENTUBY PBIZE. Gigantic single flower having the edges deeply ruffled or fluted; fine sub- stance, with deep white throats. ^ trade pkt., 60c.; trade pkt., $1.00. Trade pkt. Boddington's Bar Harbor Beauty, Single. Color a beautiful rose.. $0.25 Boddington's Buffled Giants. A grand selection of single fringed Petunias 50 Boddington's Inimitable Dwarf Compact H.vbrids, Single 25 Emperor. Single. Liirge blossoms, distinct In form, coloring and marking 50 Howard's Star. Rich crimson with a distinct white star in center... .25 Rosy .Alorn. Soft carmine pink 25 Snowslorm. Pure single white 25 Hybrids. Single Mixed Oz., 50c. .15 PYBETHBUM. Trade pkt. Oz. Anrenm (Golden Feather) $0.10 $0.23 Os. .26 S.50 .26 2.60 .25 .26 .25 .25 2.00 6.00 Mixed We are headquarters for SWEET PEAS of every description Selaglnoldes. Foliage fine ser- rated 15 .50 Our Wholesale Catalogue of Quality Seeds and Bulbs SHAM BOCK. Trade pkt. (True Irish). Small leaved % trade pkt, 25c $0.40 $1.00 SALVIA. Trade pkt Ot. Clara Bedraan (Bonflre). IVi ft.*0.25 $2.00 Splendens (Scarlet Sage) 25 1.50 Splendens, Ball of Fire. Very dwarf and early Splendens aucubaefolla (Silver- spot) Splendens Carmlnea (new). Splendid rose carmine; dwarf SplenR rKOIMT. Onion Seed Write us for price on both globe and flal varieties. We are also quoting Onion Sets. Schilder Bros., "^""^S"' OnO HEINECKEN Horticultural Agency Whitehall BIdg., 17 Battery Place NEW YORK Sole American Representative of: 3. HEINS SONS. HalNtenhek (Germany) Fruit Tree Stoiii, Forest Trees, Hedge Plants. E. NFCnERT, Wandshek (Germany) Lily of tbe Valley, Lilacs for Forcing. A. KEILHOLZ. Quedllnhurg (Germany) Hlgb-grade Vegetable Seeds. H. ZYP & CO., LIsse (Holland) Wholesale Bulbgrowers. Also Holland and Belirlnm stock, as Rhododendrons, Azaleas. Palms, etc WRITE FOR PRICES. Mention HORTICULTURE when writing GARDEN SEED HEET, CARROT, PARSNIP. RADISH and OARDKN PEA SEED In variety : also other items of llicsborl crop of this pnsf season, as well as a full line of Garden Seeds, will be quoted you upon application t« S. D. WOOORUFF & >;nN ^ 8 ' hrv St., NEW YORK and ORANGE, CONN. 119 NEW CROP Flower Seeds ASPARAGUS PLIJMOSDS NANUS Greenhouse grown — per 100 seeds. $ .50 " 1000 •' . 4.00 ASTER Crego, white per oz $.76 delicate pink " 70 Also all other varieties. BEGONIA (jnicllls Lumlnosa, per packet $.25 Scniperflorens Vernon, per oz 4.00 CINERARIA Marltlma Candldlsslma, per oz $ .20 per lb 2.00 PANSY Thorburn Superb Mixture, per oz..$4.00 SALVIA Splendens per oz $1.25 Ronflre " 2.00 Early Dwarf Zurich " 4.00 VINCA .Allia, pure white, per oz $ .60 Rosea ** 46 ■• Alba " 60 Mixed " 48 SPIRAEA i(X) inno Japonlca $3.00 $26.00 LI LIU M 100 inno L. Glganteum, 6-8. $:i..">0 $30.00 Multlflorum, 6-8. a.."* •' Longlflorum, 6-8 3.00 LILT OF THE VALLEY Prices on Application. OCR FLORIST'S CATALOG IS READY. Send a postal for your copy. "The most reliable seedn" 53 Barclay St. (T22) New York, N. T. CHOICE SEEDS FOR PRESENT PL^NIIKG SHAMROCK. TRUE IRISH, PER OZ., $1.00. THOMAS J. GREY CO. 32 Sooth Muket St., Botton, Matt. Jersey Grown Callas 1 1-2 inches in diameter and up. To clean out $50.00 per 1000 O. V. ZANGEN SEEDSMAN, HOBOKEN, N .J. Mention HORTICULTURE when wrltln* Place your order now for Ayres' Winter Flowering SWEET PEA SEED S. BRYSON AYRES CO, ** Reno-wned Sweet Pea Spet taitsts" 8UNNY8LOPE, INDEPENDENCK, MO. J. BOLGIANO & SON WHOLESALE FIELD AND GARDEN SEEDS EatabUahed 1818 Write For Our Low Prtces LIGHT, PRATT and ELLICOTT ST». BALTIMORE, MD. 120 HOETICULTURE January 24, 1914 JOHN BREITMEYER'S — SONS=^ Cor. Broadway and Gratiot Aves. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs . . . High Grade Cut Blooms We rover all lVllrhlg:an points and fcood »ectlonN of Ohio, Imliana and Canaila. Members FlurlMtN* Teleieraph Delivery AsMociatiun. HESS & SWOBODA FI^ORISTS TcleplKiDrn ISOl aod L, 1S82 1415 Farnum St., OIVI/VIHA, IMEB. We Will Take Good Care Of All Your Orders IN WISCONSIN C. C. POLLWORTH CO. Milwaukee WILLIAM J. SMYTH Cor. MicliiBan Ave. and Slst St., CHICAGO, ILL. (Member Floristn' TeleKraph Delivery Asso.) We ship to all points in Illinois and Iowa. Ptooes : Aldine i Aldlne 881 Aldine 882. SAMUEL MURRAY Kansas City, IV9o. 913 Grand Ave. Member of (lie FloriHts' Telegrapli Delivery. All Orders Given Prompt and Careful Attention The Parle Floral Go. J. A. VALENTINE Pres. Uember FloriBts' Telegraph Delivery. DENVER, COLORADO Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue, N. Rechester Phone 506. Long Disl. Bell Phone 2i8<) Members Floriste Telegraph Delivery "THE HOME OF FLOWERS" The largest cut flower store in America. Orders for tiie TWIN CITIES and for all Northwestern points given prompt at- tention. HOLM & OLSON, incorporated ST. PAUL, MINN. Of Interest to Retail Florists NEW FLOWER STORES. Elyria, O. — Charles Erhardt, 926 Broadway. Omaha, Neb. — A. Donaghue, 1622 Harney street. St. Joseph, Mich. — D. M. Wigle, Franklin street. Elgin, III. — George Souster Com- pany, Grove avenue. McKeesport, Pa. — Mohawk Floral Company, Walnut street. Green Bay, Wis. — Charles De Clere, 217 N. Washington street. New Bedford, Mass. — Davenport, the Florist. 738 Pleasant street. Hartford, Ct. — Joseph Dolan and George Grogan, 274 Park street. Sj STEAMER DEPARTURES '■ Allan. Pretorian. Boston-Glasgow. . .Feb. 5 American. Philadelphia, N. Y.-S'h'pton. Jan. 30 Atlantic Transport. Mlnuetonlia, N. Y.-London.. ..Ian. .'!1 Cunard. Mauretania. N. Y.-Liverpool.. Jan. 2S Ahiunia, Boston-Liverpool. . . .Jan. 20 French. La Savoie, N. Y. -Havre .Tan. 28 Rocbaiuliean. X. Y. -Havre. .. ..Tan. .'il Ham burg- American. Cincinnati, N. Y.-Mediter'n. . Jan. 27 Graf Wd'i-see, N. Y.-H'mb'rg.Jan. 2:1 Holland-America. .Nooiclaiii, .N. Y.-i;otti'idam. .Jan. 27 Leyland. Canadian. Bostnn-Liverpool . .Jan. :!1 Bolieinian. L>. 7 North German Lloyd. G. Washington, N. Y.-Br'm'n. Jan. 31 Berlin, N. Y'.-Mediterr'n'n Jan. 31 Ffed Star. Vaderland, N. Y'. -Antwerp. . .Jan. 2S Ivroonlanii, N. Y.-Antwerp.. .Feb. 4 White Star. C'edric. N. Y.-Liverpool Jan. 29 Canopic, Boston-Mediterr'n'n. Jan. 31 Olympic, N. Y'.-S'hanipton. . .Feb. 4 Cymric, N. Y'. -Liverpool Feb. 5 BUSINESS TROUBLES. Cleveland, O. — Mrs. Lincoln Brown, Lake street and Detroit avenue, lia- bilities, $1,400, assets, $400. Bridgeport, Conn. — Chas. T. W. Main, florist, has filed a petition in bankruptcy. Liabilities $3,434.83; as- sets, nominally about $700. Pittsburg, Pa. — The stock and fix- tures of the greenhouse business of Frank H. Westhoff of West Hoffman Station, were sold at auction Friday, January 16th, by the receiver. St. Louis, Mo. — In line with the "early closing movement" in this city, the retail florists have agreed to close their stores at 6 P. M. on Satur- day nights hereafter. ALEX. McCONNELL 611 FIFTH AVENUE NEW YORK CITY Telegraphic orders forwarded to any part of the United States, Canada, and all principal cities of Europe. Ordera transferred or Intrusted by the trade to our selei'tlon for delivery on steaniHtalpa or elsewhere receive special attention. Cost of Cabimg Foreign Deliveries Must be prepaid Reference or cash mast aoeompany ail orders from unknown correttpondeata. Cable Address, ALEXCOMNSXl.. New York — Bloomingdale 's -^ Tbe Largest Floral Establlsbment in the Metriftb Best Service — Quick Delivery — Modest PrkM Telegraph Orders Carefully Filled DAVID CLARKE'S SONS Deliver orders from any part of the country to New York City Or OUT-GOING STEAMERS Write or Telegraph 2139-2141 Broadway, - New York Telephone 1552-1553 Columbna EatHlillnhe'l 1874 FI>ORIST N. E. Cor. 44 St. & Madison AveDDe. 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, Dardsflor. YOUNG & NUGENT 42 West 28 St., NEW YORK "FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH" GEORGE M. STUMPP 761 Fifth Ave., Cor. E. 58th St NEW YORK CITY THE ROSERY 23 STEUBEN ST. A.I-BAIMY, IM. Y. FLOWER DEUVERIES FOR ALBANY AND VICINITY Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery 'LOWERS delivered promptly in Buffalo, Niagara Falls, East Aurora, Lockport, Tonawanda, Lancaster and other Western New ork cities and towns. 304 Main Street BUFFALO, N. Y. Members Florists* Telegraph Delivery Association January 24, 1914 HOKTICULTURE 121 NEW ENGLAND FLOWER DELIVERIES Send flower orders for delivery in ItoNton and all New England polntH to THOS. F. GALVIN 126 Tremont St., Boston P. McKENNA & SON (BBtanlUbed 1851.) 770 St. Catherine St.. West MONTREAL, CANADA IVegive Special Allenlion to Telegraphic Orders WASHINGTON- 915 F ST. N. W. F. H. KRAMER Auto delivery of Designs and Flowers to any aridress in Washington. Stock »nd Work First Class NASHVILLE, TENN. JOY FLORAL COMPANY ktembers Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n AliBANT, N. y. Flowers or Design Work DELIVKKEI) IN AI.BANY AND VICINITY ON TKLEUKArillC OKUEB 11 NORTH PEARL STREET, ALBANY, N.Y. ST. LOUIS, MO. FRED C. WEBER 4326-28 Olive St. Metnber Florists Telegraph Delivery Association NOTICE INITIALS. We have one store only The Far-Famed Flowers of TORONTO Delivered on mail or telegraph order for Any oeeaKion. in any part of the Dominion. JOHN H. DUNLOP M TonKe St., TORONTO. ONT. WASHINGTON, D.C. *=«^Sff=3^ GUDE'S OUDE BROS. CO .2,';°F''sr'^,Si Meml>er Flori«t«- -wvsm.^&toh. o-t Telet^raph |»eii\<'rv MONTREAL All Transler Orders Filled HALL & ROBINSON "" " I nS ST. CATHERINE ST., W. ■" •onal Superri- Flowers by Telegraph Leading Retail Florists Listed by Towns for Ready Reference. Orders transferred by telegram or ottierwise to any of tine firms whose address Is here given will be promptly and prop- erly filled and delivered. Alli.in.v, N. T.— H. G. Eyres. 11 N. Pearl St. Allpiiiiv. N. Y.— The licisar.v. 23 Sleniien St. Uiisiiin— Thos. V. <}:ilvin. lai Treuinnt St. Hiialuii— KU. iMuc-.Mulkin. 1!14 Hii.vlston St. Huston — Peun, tUe Klurist, 37-43 Urom- field St. Kiistiin — Huffman. M:iss. Ave. HiisKin— Zlun. tlie I'"lorist. 1 Park St. buffalo, N. V. — S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St. IliilT.ilo, N. Y.— Palmer's, 3(14 Main .St. Clilcago— Wllliiim J. Smyth, Michigan Ave. and 31st St. Cleveland. O.— .J. M. Gasser Co., Euclid Ave. Denver, Col.— Park Floral Co., 1&43 Ilntadway. netroit, Mich. — J. Breitmeyer's Sons, corner lU'oadway and Gratiut Aves. Kansa.s City, Mo. — Samuel Murray, 1)13 Grand Ave. .Milvaukee. Wis.— C. C. Pollwortb Co. M.intreal. Can.— Hall & Kobinson, 825 St. Catherine St.. W. Mimtreal. Can. — P. McKenna & Sons, 770 St. Catherine St.. West. Nashville. Tenn. — .Toy Floral Co. New London, Conn. — Renter's. New Haven, Conn. — J. N. Champion, 1026 Chapel St. New York- David Clarke's Sons. 2139- 2141 Broadway New York — .\Iex. McCnnaell. 571 Rth Ave. New York- Yonne & Nugent, 42 W. 2.sih. New York — Dards. N. E. corner 44th St. and Madison Ave. New York- Hloominsrdale's. E. 5'.ttli St. New York— M.ix Schlln;;. 22 W .I'.ith St. New York— George M. Stumpp, 7til Fifth Ave. New York— Thos. F. Galvln. Fifth Ave., at 4Gth St. Norwich, Conn. — Reuter's. Omaha. Neb. — Hess & Swoboda. 1415 Farnum St. Koiliester, N. Y.— J. B. Keller Sons. 25 Clinton Ave., N. St. Louis, Mo.— Fred C. Weber. 4226-28 Olive St. St. Paul, Minn.— Holm & Olson. Tnc. St. Paul, Minn.— L. L. May & Co Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y.— F. R. Pier- son Co. Toronto. Can.- J. H. Dunlop, 96 Yonge St. Washington, D. C— Gude Bros., 1214 F St. Washington, D. C— P. H. Kramer, 915 F St.. N. W. Washington, D C. — George H. Cooke. Westerly, R. I. — Reuter's. Worcester, Mass.— Randall's Flower Shop, 3 Pleasant St. ORDERS FOR NEWS NOTES. New York, N. Y.— Schloss Bros., The Rilibon House, have removed from 542 Broadway to larger quarters at 31-33 East 28th street. Fort Madison, la.— J. M. Auge has retired from tlie florist business. The business will hereafter be conducted under the name of J. M. Auge & Co., ,1. v.. Auge, manager. West Digiiton, Mass.— .T. Har\ey Briggs has suffered considerable dam- age to his violet beds by the cold spell, which found his heating equip- ment inadequate to the strain. Dorchester, Mass. — One of the most ■regretable cases of damage by the se- vere cold spell of last week was the freezing of a fine batch of cyclamen, about 10,000 geraniums and other spring bedding stoclv in the green- houses of W. H. Tomlinson. The in- sufficiency of heating apparatus and the heavy wind is given as the cause. Mr. Tomlinson estimates his loss at twelve to fifteen hundred dollars. NEW YORK WIRE OR PHONE TO MAX SCHLING 22 West 59tli Street, adjoining Plaza Hoti Best 1* lorists in the States as Refcrcncct EUROPEAN ORDERS EXECUTED Members of the Florists Telegraph Delivery. BOSTON, MASS. "I'enn, Thp Teleeraph Florist" Meiiiber of Fl.irists' Telegraph Delivery »1-43 BROMFIELD STREET Transfer your orders for flower •» plant deliveries to ZINN The Florist 1 Park St.,Boston AND ALL CONNEC- TING POINTS YALE Flower and Plant Deliveries. J. N. Champion & Co. 1026 Chapel St., New Haven, Conn. THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, CLIETOLANI Euclid Avanu* . RICE CO. The Leaiaing Florists' Supply and Ribbon House 1270 Race Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. St. Paul, Minn. L. L. MAY & CO. Catalogue free on Application Order Your Flowers for^delivery in this section from the LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST BUFFALO S.A.ANDERSON 440 MAIN STREET Special Deliveries Niagara FaHa. and Lockport 122 HORTICULTURE January 24, 1914 CHICAGO FLORISTS' CLUB. President French's Report. Although we have had no special doings in the way of large exhibitions, etc., our club has enjoyed a steady in- crease in mepabership and every- thing is progressing nicely. There has been a wonderful growth in the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Associa- tion. The florists and the people are beginning to realize the advantages of being able to "telegraph flowers" to almost any part of the country and of having nice fresh stock delivered on time, without delay, worry or ex- press charges. Publicity has been dis- cussed from different angles, appar- ently resulting in more advertising in the daily papers, street cars, etc. Still, to my mind, there has been no con- certed action by the florists to create more business, especially during times when stock is plentiful and prices reasonable. I notice that around the holidays when stock is scarce, prices high, and the demand heavy, the wholesalers and commission men will double and treble their ads. when they know that it will be practically im- possible to fill their orders even at advanced prices. Then again, when there is a glut in the market, and I believe that most of the gluts are caused not by a loss of business, but by the output of the greenhouses be- ing doubled and trebled— stock in full crop, fine quality, immense quantities, and no especial efforts being made to create more business to take care of the increased production — instead of big ads you will see ads cut down and hear the same old story: "The market Is rotten." The Price Problem. The question is, what effect would it tave on the market if the big holi- day ads were used, and the public given the benefit of lower prices dur- ing these gluts? Would it pay? Would it move the stock? Would the public resDond? Who would derive the benefit, the retailers, commission men or growers? Who should pay for the advertising? Some say you would never be able to get the prices up again. In answer to that we have only to point to what happens during the fruit season or the vegetable sea- son. When the first ones come in, prices are high— people expect to pay high prices when stock is scarce; as the season advances the quantity, and as a rule the quality increases but the prices decrease. As the season is near the end the prices go up again. If these conditions are true with fruit «nd vegetables, why would they not be true with flowers? Bargain Sales. I believe much more new business could be created and more money made all the way round by the re- tailer, the wholesaler and the grower if more money were spent advertising "bargains" during these periods of over-supply. How much business would the department stores have after the holidavs if it was not for their big advertising campaigns, price reduction, stock taking, etc.? Still if you will comoare their price reduc- tions you will find that they have not reduced their prices any more and often not as much as the florist, but they are making a noise— they want everyone to know and feel that his dollar will purchase $2.00 worth of stock, and they get the business! Fathers' Day. Senator J. Hamilton Lewis, of Beau Brummel fame, made strenuous efforts to have a Father's day legalized. Did he have the support of the florists? Maybe he did. but I did not hear about it. They should have been up on their toes and helped this good thing along. After the popularity of Mother's day a Father's day woul 1 naturally mean another big flower day. The florist should not only be on the alert and help further any such suggestions, but should be the one to offer them. The trade should get to- gether and have that day set at a time when flowers are plentiful and the demand light. This could be done. Our friend J. Ham doesn't care a con- tinental whether Father's day comes in December or June — it would not make any difference to him, but it would make a vast difference to the florist. The following story told by H. K. Adair, the western advertising expert, conclusively shows that silence is not always golden. About Donkeys. "A donkey once fell into a well. A fox saw him fall and running up looked over the well curb. 'O, help me out, good fox,' said the donkey. 'No, I can't do it,' the fox answereil. 'I have not the strength, but feeding In a grove not far away I see an ele- phant; call him and he will have you o"t in two shakes. Now I must be off.' The fox hurried away, but the donkey said to himself, 'I am very vpcik from the shock; if I raise my voice to call this elephant my weak- ness will be aggravated. No, I will not submit myself to such a strain. It is the elephant's duty to come to me without calling,' and the donkey lay back in the icy water and died of hunger and cold. A year later the fox, passing the well, saw the don- key's skeleton and exclaimed; 'If in the transmigration of souls it ever happens that donkeys become men, then surely this donkey will become one of those merchants who won't advertise.' " Flood Philanthropy. Last spring the Chicago Florists' Club did more real good than is gen- erally known. I refer to the time of the disastrous storm and floods which caused heavy losses to many florists in the devastated districts. We did not come to the front with a do- nation, as soon as the catastrophe had occurred, as it appeared that the sufferers were being as well taken care of at the time as possible, but a few weeks afterwards when men and women were struggling to re establish their business, our club stretched forth a helping hand, sent a statement to the trade papers, who kindly gave it prominence, telling the flood and storm victims to write our secretary, stating what they needed to help them again start in business. We re- ceived some very pitiful letters but not one appeal for cash. What these people wanted was stock or material to help them get a new start. Our members responded to the ap- peal by donating thousands of rose, carnation and chrysanthemum plants, bulbs, nursery stock, etc., besides pots, building material and glass. I am pleased to state that every appeal was taken care of and a surplus left to draw on. This was practical help A CORDIAL INVITATION la extended to the trade t* rtalt iDri Inspect our new eRtnlillHhineDt, Flftb Avenue at 46tli Street. New York City. ORDE by Telegrapb or otherwist for 4^UT«r7 iif Flnwprs to Steaniera, Theatres, vr Residences in New York msi4 rtcliilO executed In best manner. Thos. F. Galvin, Inc. Established 1847 Fifth Ave., at 46th Mreet, NEW YORK THREE STORES IN BOSTON CHICAGO And Neighboring Towns Are Thoroughly Covered by SCHILLER, THE FLORIST (Member Florists Telegraph Delivery). Flowergram or Mail Orders from florists anywhere carefully filled and delivered un<)er the supervision of GEORGE ASMUS, Msr. 2221-2223 W. Madison St., CHICAGO. ■Phone West 822 REDTER'S Memben FWiiU Telegraph Delivery STORES IN New London and Norwich, Conn. and Westerly, R. I. We cover the territory between New Haven and Providence GEORGE H. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Ave. and L St., N. W. WASHINGTON, D. C. F. R. PIERSON CO. FLORISTS AND PLANTSMEN TARRYTOWN ON HODSON. - N. Y. Member of Florists' TeleKrapb D«llT«r]r RANDALL'S FLOWER SHOP HABBT I. RANDALL, ProprletM. Pbone: Park M 3 PLEASANT ST.. WORCESTER. MASSv iirmi-r Florists Telt-graph Delivery AssotiMittn given at the time that it was most appreciated. We have letters on file from these people, letters that came straight from the heart, conveying their thanks to this club for what it had done for them in their hour of need — letters that any organization might well be proud of. Gentlemen, / speak of this matter at some length because it shows how much practical help a society of this kind can give If handled in the proper way. These sufferers were not club members; with two exceptions, they did not even live In our state; but the assistance was January 24, 1914 HORTICULTUKE 123 ' ']^:^u. HARTS HANDY HANDLE Necessity Fits se"iirply cm iiny stindnrrt pot nnd by the use of a little chif- fon or rililinn wives yju ;i B:isket efTcct iit n very small additional expense, Increasing the price of your plants 100 per cent. 3 12 Inches high, $2.50 per doz. 15 •• •' S-iiO " " 18 " " 4.00 " '• 4 24 Inches high, $5.00 per doz. r> XO ■• " li-'O " " 6 36 " " 9.00 " " At Your Healer's or Dlrei-t. GEO. B. HART, Manufacturer, 24 to 30 Stone Street, Rochester, N.Y. freely given and with our best wishes^ I want again to thank our members for their prompt and liberal assistance which came as a ray of sunshine and gladdened many a heart bowed with grief. The Chicago Florist Club is to be congratulated upon having so many representative members who are will- ing at all times to give good substan- tial help in cases of disaster or urgent need. Flower Show Topics. I want (o thank the growers for this beautiful display of carnations. I be- lieve these exhibitions are a form of publicity that gets more publicity. The Chrysanthemum Society of America, In conjunction with the Horticultural Society of Chicago and the Chicago Florists' Club, held their annual chrysanthemum show at the Art In- Btitute last fall. There was a splendid showing of both cut flowers and plants, but It seemed to me that the Art Institute is no place to hold a flower show. A few meetings ago the possibilities of holding a large tent abow on the lake front in the spring was discussed, and a motion prevailed that our trustees draft a letter making such suggestions and mail it to the Horticultural Society for their con- elderatlon. We ought to make preparations for a fall flower show at the Coliseum. The records of 1906 show that the paid admissions amounted to over fl7,000, and the show was a financial success without any floor space being SOI "w mat times are different, the retailer realizes its value and is paying for floor space at the big shows because of its advertising possibilities. If the proposition is handled right and advertised freely we ought to repeat the success of 1906 and then some. I heard It said that a flower show kills business. Look over your books of 1906 and see how the First National Flower Show of Chicago affected your business for that year, how it affected prices, and then you have a decisive answer that wUl satisfy you beyond a doubt If we intend to have a flower show this fall let us have a big one. See if we can't eclipse the record of 1906. Try to attend as many meetings as possible, bring some one with you and all join hands with the committees and make the coming year "a hum- mer." KOMADA BROS. Manufacturers of all Kinds of WIRE DESIGNS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 1008 Vine Street, - - PHILADELPHIA, PA. CHICAGO NOTES. The fern situation is unusual this year and the prices are higher now than at any time last year— $2.50 per 1,000. It seems, on account of the big supply in Wisconsin last summer many local wholesalers did not place their usual orders in the east. Wh^en the western supply ceased earlier than they had expected, many were found with no provision for the winter. THE Florists' Supply House of America H. BAYERSDORFER & CO. 1129 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa. UNITED REFRIGERATORS Sell Flowers iiiiil keep them in lie-t fondition. All hiies IHsplay CaMes, Coalers, etc. Ask tor CatiiloB: X4. UNITED REFRIGERATCR & iCE ■MACHINE CO., Kenosha, Wis. A FLORAL BURNS WINDOW. Arranged in Honor of the Poet's BirtUday and a Potent Attraction for Throngs of Admirers. The Chicago creditors of H. A. Fisher Co., of Kalamazoo, Mich., held a meeting Tuesday afternoon to dis- cuss ways and means of satisfying their claims against that firm. The Chicago market is estimated as losing fifteen thousand dollars and the Kala- mazoo growers as much more. E. B. Pieser, representing Kennicott Bros, will go to Kalamazoo to look after their interests. Geo. Fisher has been the Chicago buyer for years. ing to America he was in Falrmount Park, Phila.. and at the time of the St. Louis World's Fair he laid out the sunken gardens there. He came from St. Louis to Chicago. Mr. Stockmans is a great lover of his work and his skill in laying out the floor of the colliseum at the time of the National Flower Show is well remembered. Visitors: Mr. Blackman and wife, Evansville, Ind.; H. W. Buckbee, Rockford, 111. Henry J. Stockmans, for seven years landscape gardener at the Chicago West Side Parks, has sent in his resignation to take effect Feb. 15th, when he will give his whole time to building up a business which he al- ready has started in Chicago. Mr. Stockmans, who was born and reared in Belgium has followed his calling in many other countries, being three years in Kew Gardens in England, throe in Scotland and France. Com- NEW CORPORATIONS. Savannah, Ga. — McCabe-Staftord Floral Company, capital stock, $1,500. Incorporators, E. F. McCabe, W. J. Stafford and Bryant Beasley. Los Angeles, Cal.— The Van Nuys Nurserv Company, capital stock, $25,- 000. Incorporators, C. B. Hewitt, E. W. Hewitt, W. F. Eilers, C. Lehman and H. A. Decker. 124 HORTICULTUBE January 24, 1914 GARDENIAS 91.50-^4.00 Doz. We have quantity as well as quality, and in large lots we can quote special prices. All grades are perfect flowers. The difference is in the size of flowers and length of stem. The Leo NIessen Co, 'WHOLESALE FLOR.I.ST.S i2?h i^d ^Sce Vt... PHILADELPHIA Mention HORTICDLTI'RE wben writing. &IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMIHIIIS I To Cut Flower Growers and | i Retail Florists | IF YOU want to find a market for your S product 5 want a regular or special supply S of the product of the best S growers 3 Consult the Advertisements on these Wholesale Flower Pages THE BEST LETTERS FOR FLORIST'S USF THOSE MADE BY THE Boston Florist Letter Co. 66 PEARL ST. BOSTON N. F. McCarthy, Mgr. BInrk Letters. $8.00 per 100. Srrlpt Letters. $3.00 per loo. Order direct or buy from your local •apply dealer. Inwist on having tbe BOSTON Illflcrlptions, Kmhiems, etc. Always In 8tock. CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUrACTURKRB PHILADELPHIA. PA. ROBERT J. DYSART PUBLIC .VCCOUNTAM AND AUDITOR .Slmi>le methods of correct accotintin-,' especiall.v adapted (or florists' ii»e" BOOKS BALANCED AND ADJUSTED .^leii'hants Bank Buildine 40 STATE ST. BOSTON Telephone Main 58 When writing to advertisers kindly Mmtion HORTICULTURE. S The Advertisers Represented Here are the Leading g E Concerns In the Wholesale Flower Trade s TuiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiV WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS — ^^^^^ Roses Am. Beauty, Special • > > • *' " Fancy and Extra No.i Killarney , Extra " Ordinary Richmond, Hdhngdon, Extra " *' Ordinary - . Mar>'Iand„Ward,Taft, Sunburst, Ex. " " " " Ordinary Russell, Shawyer Carnations, Fancy " Ordinary Cattleyas Lilies, Longiflorum Callas Lily of the Valley. Paper Whites, Roman Hyacinths .... Freesia-; Uaftodils Tulips Violets M ignonette Daises Sweet Peas Gardenias Adiantum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus, Strings (loo).. " " & Spren. (loobchs.).. CINCINNATI January 19 35.00 t< 25.00 t< 20.00 t( 10.00 t< 4.00 t( jo.oo t< 4.00 t< 8.00 t< 6.00 t( CHICAGO January ig PRICES — Per 100 TO DEALERS ONLY PITTSBURG January 19 3-00 2.00 35.00 8.00 8.00 3.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 •75 5.00 1. 00 I 1. 00 I 20.00 I 1.00 I 12-50 I 40.00 40.00 POEHLMANN BROS. CO Supply of Beit Cut Flowers all the Year Around 72-74 EAST RANDOLPH ST., - - CHICAGO. If interented, Keml un your name and adrtr<>HA for onr we«kly prire lint. PETER REINBERG~ WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS 37 RANDOLPH STREET - . . . CHICAGO, ILL. WELCH BROS. CO. A*»ER1C\S BEAUTY. K1LL\R^FY. RICHM >ND, MARYLAND AND »LL THE SUPERlJR ROSES, LILY OF THE VALLEY. C4RNATIUNS, ORCHIDS BEST PRODUCED 226 Devonshire Street. Boston, Mass. CHICAGO CARNATION CO. A. T. PYFER, Manager 30 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO, ILL. Wired Toothpicks Manufactured by W.J. COWEE, Berlin, N.Y. lO.OUO $1.7.1. .nn.nmi .fT .'■.0, Sample free For sale by dealers. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, Inc. WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS Consignment. Solicited Hardy Fancy Fern Our Specialty 38-40 BtQADWAY. DETROIT. MICH E. G.HILL CO. Wholesale Florists rVI^IHIVIOlM^, IIME3. Please mention Horticulture when wrlttsK* January 24, 1914 HORTICULTUBE 125 Flower Market Reports Trade is decidedly stag- BOSTON nant in the wholesale markets. Roses are scarce but nothing else is. Even on roses the call Is largely for the cheaper grades and the fancy goods move with re- luctance. Carnations are plentiful. They are disposed to accumulate and growers are wondering whether Mc- Kinley Day is going to help them any. Spencer sweet peas are leading the race in popularity bringing fully double the price of the old type, ■which, as Wm Sim predicted a year ago are pretty near their end. as a cut flower item. Violets are quite scarce, but they are not selling, the doubles being practically dead stock in this market now. Bulb flowers are slowly increasing in quantity and im- proving in quality. Considerable improve- BUFFALO ment was shown in market conditions be- ginning on Wednesday last, and Sat- urday saw a good clean-up on about ■everything that was salable. The de- mand helped to consume a good por- tion of the carried-over carnations and as short roses are on the short supply this also helped the carnation situation to a great extent. Daffodils, tulips and other spring flowers are coming in more plentifully but the supply of lilies has shortened. Paper whites are still had in abundance and there is a good general supply of the usual staples. Weddings have come on again and the White Killarney is again in demand, while only ten days previous there was no call whatever. The situation remains CHICAGO unchanged so far as roses are concerned. The shortage is more severe than be- fore in years and prices are ranging as high as during the holidays. With the almost entire absence of sunshine, carnations are including a large per- centage of splits and weak stems but notwithstanding this there are some really fine ones. American Beauties cannot be called first-class but there are enough to meet the demand, the long-stemmed ones predominating. Some excellent lily of the valley is offered. Tulips are coming a little more freely but there is no great quantity of them. Freesia is in fair «upply. There are practically no home-grown violets to be had now and the warm weather makes eastern shipments rather uncertain. Some fine sweet peas are now being cut and are quickly disposed of. Lillies and 'Callas are in fair supply. Orchids are too much in evidence and move slow- ly. Some good asparagus is coming from the south, both plumosa and Sprengeri, as well as good supply of home grown. There is quite a differ- ence between the quantity of bulbous stock^seen on the counters this year and previous years. The returns have proved that the quantity heretofore grown could not be sold at a good margin of profit and many growers Ijought fewer bulbs in consequence. Supply has been CINCINNATI slowly decreasing since the middle of last week. Roses at the time of this ^writing are tar sliort of actnal needs. NEW CHRYSANTHEMUMS Each season It h:i.s been hard for us to take care of orders, as a preat many customers did not order till late In tlie season. This year we advise placing orders early. We have a splendid supply to offer, stock guaran- teed. CHRYSANTHEMUMS 3",4 Inch Stock 100 1000 Alice Solomon, fine large early wlilic. $12.00 $100.00 Gulden Solomon, light yellow siiort of Alice Solomon. ^.l.OO Chiefton. (a Kiise pink ISonnaffiin).. 15.00 .Mistletoe, late wliite .Inst riglit for Thanksgiving 13.00 Smith's Ideal, one of the best late Whites 3.5.00 Kcioted Cuttings of the above $12.00 per UK); IjiKKI.OO per 1000. Except Alice Solomon. .fT.IX) per 100; )fi;0.00 per 1000. BEST COMMERCIAL VARIETIES 100 Ccmoleta, .yellow Oct. 1 to 15. $4.00 Auk. DasNC, .\ ellow Nov. 1.. 4.00 William Turner, white 4.00 Chas. Ka^er, while Nov. 1.. 3.00 Cliadwi<-k Improved, white Nov. 20 3.00 KKK 25,1)0 1(10 1000 U. II. Cliaduick, white No\ 2(( Naiimah, white ra<-i(lc Supreme, pink \V. It. Brock, pink... (Iiiiilwick N'aomali, pink... 25.00 ^OIVIf3C3IMS White — Baby Margaret, Diana, Helen New berry, yellow— Mersthani Quinola, Overbrook, Miss Julia, Allento^ii. .Souvenir d'Ur. Pink — Fancy $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per lOOU Write for a complete litt. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO. $3.00 •1.(10 . 3,00 . 3.00 , 3.00 $i ,(« ;b,oo 25,00 25.00 25.00 PHILADELPHIA 1608-20 Ludlow St WASHINGTON 1216 H. St., N. W. BALTIMORE, Franklin and St. Paul Sts. NEW YORK 117 West ;!8th St. ^Oaui-V"* WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS — ^'^^''^ Roses Am. Beauty, Special '* " Fancy and Extra No. I Killarney, Extra " Ordinary Richmond, Hillingdon, Extra *' " Ordinary Maryland, Ward, Taft, Sunburst, Extra . " ** " '• Ordinary ... . Russell, Shawyer Carnations, Fancy " Ordinary Cattleyas Lilies. Longiflorum Callas. ... Lily of the Valley Paper Whi.cs, Komon Hyacinths Freesias ■ Daffodils Tulips Violets Mignonette Daisies Sweet Peas Gardenias Adianlum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus, Strings (lOo) ** " & Spren. (loo Bchs.) BOSTON January 22 PRICES — Per 100 TO DEALERS ONLY PHILA. ST. LOUIS January ig 25.00 to 25.00 to 75 to 75.00 3000 15.00 12.00 6.00 12.00 6.00 12.00 6.00 25.00 3.00 2.00 50.00 12.00 I2.00 4.00 2.00 3.00 5.00 3 00 1. 00 8.00 5.00' 2.00 3S-00 1. 00 15.00 50.00 25.00 35.00 to 15.00 to 10.00 to 6.00 to 3.00 to 6.00 to 4.00 to 6.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 1. 00 40.00 10.00 10.00 3.00 2,00 50.00 25.CXJ 12.50 8.00 5.00 10.00 5.00 8.00 4.00 4.00 2.00 50.00 12.50 12 50 4.00 4.00 to • to •75 to 10 to z.oo •75 to to . 1. 00 1.00 12.00 35.00 15.00 1.25 15.00 50.00 25.00 January 19 to 62.50 to 40.00 to 25.00 to 15.00 50.00 35.00 5-00 10.00 4.00 10.00 4.00 10.00 4.00 8 00 5.00 3.00 25.00 10.00 10.00 2.00 2,00 5-00 4.00 25 3.00 1.50 •50 8.00 •75 15.00 35.00 35-00 15.00 8.00 30.00 6.00 4.00 50.00 15.00 15.00 4.00 3.00 6.00 5.00 1. 00 6.00 3.00 2.00 25.00 1.50 20.00 50.00 50.00 The growers all appear to be pretty well off crop. Both Richmond and American Beauties are better than they were. The number of the last named is not as yet very large but the appearance of the stock indicates that a Rood crop is about due. The carnation cut is adequate for require- ments and includes a very consider- able amount of stock of a high qual- ity. Lilies are in good supply and sell nicely. Calla offerings are not very large as yet. Violets sell well but only the quantity of doubles is suffi- cient. Singles are very scarce. Sweet peas include many excellent b'ooms that find a ready sale. The cut of bulbous stock is not very large but is sufficient for requirements. Lily of tlie valley and orchids sell well in limited quantities. {Continued uo page i^) 126 HORTICULTURE January 24, 1914- H. E. FROMENY Wholesale Commission Florist, Choice Cut Flowers, 67 West 38th St. NEW TOBK Telephones: 3200, 2201, Madison Square. Moore, Hentz & Nash Wholesale Commission Florists SS and 57 West 26th Street New York — WM. P. FORD Wholesale Florist 107 W. 2Bth Street, NEW YORK Call and inspect the Best Establishment in the Wholesale Flower District. Xelepbone No. 756 Madison Square QHO C. SIEBRhCHT WHOLESALE FLORIST lOS \A/^E^-r 2S«K ST CONSIGNMENS SOLICHED MOUBJlj;*! MADISON SO.. NEW YORK JOHN YOUNG \A/liolesale F'loris-t: S3 WEST 28th STREET NEW YORK CITY Consignments Solicited Phone 7362 Madison Square THE KERVAN COMPANY Femn, Mosa^. Wild Smilax. Galax, LencotbcM. Palmetto, Cycas, both fresh rut and prepared. L*nrel, Hemlock, all Decorating Evergreenft. M.{;|»j; M,ds, 119 W. 28 St., New York ^££D ®. KELLER 123 West 25th St., New York Florists' Supplies We manufacture alt our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work & Novelties and ;irf dealers iu Decorative Glassware, Grow^ers and Florists' Re4)uisites WILLIAM H. KUEBLER Brooklyn's Foremost and Best WHOLESALE COMMISSION HOUSE A Fir.t Class Market for aU CUT FLOWERS 28 Willonghby St, Brooklyo, N. Y. M. C. FORD 121 West 28th St., NEW YORK A Full Line of ALL CUT FLOWERS. Telephone, 3870 or 3871 Madison Square FRANK MILLANG Wholesale Florist 55-57 West 26th St, NEW YORK Shipments, any quantity, Whole- sale Market Rales I*. J'. »j!^iarn: Successor io JOHN I. RATNOR g Wholesale Commission Florist ^Ik^n^-t'^Jf^ W .\ full line of Choice Cut rlo«er Stock for all purposes. A The HOME OF THE LILY hy the 101 1000 or 10,000. Z TEL. 1998 MADISON SQUARE 49 Wcst 28tlT St., New York City r Estsbliihed 1887 J. K. AL.L IM Still Going Strong OLDEST IN YEARS BUT UP-TO-DATE IN SERVICE A SQUARE DEAL. PROMPT RETURNS. MONEY ALW.YYS READY. 106 WEST 28TH ST., NEW YORK Opens 6 A. M. daily. Telephone, IGT and 44B8 Mad. Sq. HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY THE HIGHEST \/ A I I ITV ALWAYS „GR.\DEOF VMLL.CT ON HAND GARDENIAS, DAISIES, ROSES AND CARNATIONS JAMES McMANUS, mUII 105 W. 28th St., New York NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only ROSES AND CARNATIONS American Beauty, Special '* " Fancy and Extra No. I.... Killamey, Extra " Ordinary ■ Richmond, Hillingdon, Extra " " Ordinary Maryland, Ward, Taft, Sunburst, Extra " " " '* Ordinary. Russell, Shawyer Carnations, i" ancy Grade . . . . . " Ordinary Ust Half of Week ending Jan. 17 19)4 First Half of Week beginning Jan. 19 1914 30.00 15-00 10.00 8.00 3.00 6 00 3.00 8.00 4.00 12.00 2.00 1.50 50.00 25.00 15.00 10.00 8.00 12.00 6.00 12.00 8.00 20.00 3.00 2.00 40.00 20.00 10.00 8.00 3.00 6.00 5.00 8.00 3.00 12.00 2.00 '•50 60.00 30.00- 15 00 10.00 8.00 12.00 6.00 15-00 8.00 20.00 3.00- a. 00 BADGLEY, RIEOEL & MEYER, Inc. WHOLESALE FLORISTS, 34 West 28th St., New York Telephones j JjjjjH Madison Square CONSIGNMENT.S SOLICITED ALBANY GUT FLOWER EXCHANGE w™"?^;""" """• 76 Maiden Lane, ALBANY, N.Y. 8A\ E TIME AND MONEY BV SENDING YOUR ORDER TO Tl" Prices Right. Consignments Solicited. Telephone Connectkn —MONTREAL FLORAL EXCHANGE, LTD.— ORGANIZED FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CANADIAN TRADE. CUT FLOWERS AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES OF EYERY DESCRIPTION. Home-fcrovrn Stock a Specialty. STRIUTLY WHOLESALE; NOTHING BOLiD AT RETAIL. Ample reference furnished as to standlnsr and financial ability of the eompaar. 123 MANSFIELD STREET. MONTREAL. P. Q. WALTER F. SHERIDAN Wholesale Commission Dealer in CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 133 West 38th Street, New York Telephone — 3532-3533 Madison Square CENTKALLt l.(>(Alt.l>. lilt HUB OF THE FLOWER MARKET SECTION CHARLES MILLANG Wholesale Florist 55 & 57 W. 26 St., N. Y. Telephune ~t(WZ ^ladJ»^on rank II. Tiaentlly f harl*"* Srlien<'k TRAENOLY & SCHENCK 'Wholesale Florists 131 West 28th St., New York Telephones : 79S and 799 Madison Square Consignments Solicited Telephone 3860 Madison Square WOODROW & MARKETOS WHOLESALE Plantsmen and Florists 41 West 28th Street, NEW YORK January 24, 1914 HORTICULTURE 127 GEORGE B. HART WHOLESALE FLORIST 24 Stone St., Rochester, N.Y. Flower Market Reports (Ceniinued front pnge t^=:) The unsettled weatli- NEW YORK ei- conditions have not been conducive to either flower production or flower selling. The receipts in the wliole- sale houses are generallj' light and, although there is a little more activity in the market this week, as compared with last, yet it cannot he s;iid that trade is up to what it should be at this date. It the demand were at all rushing there would be some scrim- mages in the rose line, as the quan- tity being received is very limited. Of other things there are enough and of some there are too many. Indications point to a lightening up of the cat- tleya supply. The bulbous flower re- ceipts are not yet unwieldy but the quality on some lines will have to be better before they become a com- petitive feature. Violets are still a disappointment in every way. Conditions have PHILADELPHIA improved consid- erably— a larger volume of business and everything selling out clean at fairly good prices. As the new week starts in prices have gone up a notch or two. Beauties are particularly scarce, with demand ex- cellent. Other roses are not so scarce except in the shorter grades and the call seems to run more on these than the long-stemmed. Carnations have been too plentiful since the new year but they are over the hump now and the prices are more like what they ought to be. Orchids are moving more freely, and while still plentiful there is a much better tone to this market. Gardenias have shortened up and are in better shape as to demand. Sweet peas selling well; quality fine. These are in excellent supply except in the orchid-flowering varieties. The latter are picked up very promptly on ar- rival and few are to be seen except early mornings. Violets are suffering from the severe weather which hurts their sale probably more than any other flower. Mignonette and daffodils are strong features of the market and are bringing fair prices. Camellias are in limited supply; they are being used more as a novelty than for in- trinsic merit — as compared with roses. Quite a scarcity of WASHINGTON flowers has been reported during the week. Prices remain much the same as they were during the holidays and in some grades and varieties the florists are almost glad to pay any price. The annual shortage of roses B. S. SUNN, JR. \f I O LETS CARNATIONS, ROSES 55 and 57 W. 26th St., New York Shipping Orders Carefully Filled EDWARD REID WHOLESALE FLORIST 1619-21 RaasludSL, PUUdelphit, Pa. " CHOICE BEAUTIES, ORCHIDS, VALLEY, ROSES anJ all Seasonable Varieties of Cut Flowers William F. Kasting Co. \A/Holo8al. 383-387 ELLICOTT ST. lorisiis BUFFALO, N. Y. NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100^ To Dealers Only is already apparent; red roses are not being received in quantities large enough to fill other than a small de- mand. On narcissi paper white and Roman hyacinths the production far exceeds the call. Carnations are still selling at .$4 and $5 per hundred. A moderate amount of gar(}enias are be- ing received but orchids are quite scarce again.. The business during the past week has been quite satisfactory. The word "satisfactory" as here used means that the florists are doing slightly more business than they ex- pected but the volume done is nothing to boast about. There was quite a ST. LOUIS good market last week as far as demand was concerned. The market was not crowded with anything except carna- tions. These have been coming in abundance as all the local growers are on crop, but it is just opposite with roses as they are all off crop now. As to other stock such as violets, sweet peas, Roman hyacinths, paper whites, etc., the market affords just enough except in violets, which have been off all season. Good smilax is somewhat scarce. PHILADELPHIA NOTES. Wm. .T. Muth. representing the King Construction Co. for this territory has moved his oflice to 112 North Lans- downe avenue, Lansdowne. Pa. (a nearby suburb of Philadelphia). A new figure has appeared in our midst who promises to loom large in the affections of those who have ad- vertising to sell. We refer to W. F. Therkilson. who has joined the Bur- pee staff. A big, pleasing personality, who looks good to your correspondent oven if he has not yet handed out to him a good contract for Horticut.tube. Mr. and Mrs. .John Burton have been resting at Atlantic- City since their recent family bereavement. Mrs. Lee (mother of Mrs. Burton) who has been a member of the Burton household at Chestnut Hill for many years and who was well known to visiting members of our craft from far and near, passed away January 2nd, aged 97 years. W. Atlee Burpee addressed the sales managers' Association of America at their annual meeting and banquet at Kugler's on the 19th inst. As the larg- est mail order seedsman in the world his words carried weight and were listened to with great attention. Stress was laid on the cumulative ef- fect of continued advertising and also on the great importance of truthful- ness of statements. One of the great- est handicaps to legitimate business he considered to be the fake adver- tizer, who destroyed confidence all along the line and much care should be taken in selecting mediums that rigidly exclude everything that looked the least overdrawn or shady. Visitors— .Tohn Young. N. Y. City; Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. ,T.; George Cruickshank, rep. R. & .T. Farquhar & Co.. Boston, Mass.; A. B. Clark. Milford, Conn.; H. L. Holmes, Harrisburg, Pa.; N. B. Keney, Le Roy, N. Y.; J. B. Agnew, Pacific Seed Growers' Co., San Francisco, Calif.; F. R. Pierson and J. R. Foth- eringham, Tarrytown, N. Y.; F. H. Rogers. Alpena, Mich. The following officers of the Roches- ter Florists' Association were re-elect- ed for the third consecutive term at the annual meeting of the organiza- tion on .Ian. 12: President, John Dun- bar; vice-president, George Arnold; treasurer, W. L. Keller; secretary H. B. Stringer. Professor E. A. White, of Cornell University, spoke on the course that is offered at Ithaca in flower culture. 128 HORTICULTUKE January 24, 1914 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 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 R. J. Dysart, 40 State St., Boston. For pjiye see List of Advertiaers. AMPELOrSIS Ampelopsis Veitobii — Largest stock of J-year transplanted in tbe United States. All sizes up to strong 3-ft. plant. Send for prices hefure placing your order else- where. fllAS. BLACK, Higbtstown, N.J. APHINB Apbine Mfg. Co., Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. APHIS PUNK Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis. Mo. For, page see List of Advertisers. ARAUCARIAS Godfrey AscUmann, Pliiladelpbla, Pa. For page see List .jf Advertisers. ASPARAGUS J. E. Felthousen. Stlienectady. N. X. Fi;r page see List of Advertisers. Spreiigeri for sale, 31/2 in. pots, good stock plants, .f4.00 per 100. Also lot from beucb. Can cut crop at once. Must be lifted to make room. Make me an offer for lot. E. G. BLANEY, Swampscott, Mass. AUCCBA Ancuba Japonica, busby plants, 35c. to 12.511 eacU, JULIUS ROEHRS CO., Rutherford, N. J. AZALEAS P. Ouwerkerk. Hoboken, N. J. For p.rge see List of Advertisers. A. Leutby & Co, Koslindale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Otto Heinecken, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. John McKenzie, No. Cambridge, Mnsa. For p.ige see List of Advertisers. A. M. Davenport. Watertown, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. BAY TREES McHutcbison & Co., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Bohblnk & Atkins. Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. August Rolker & Sons, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Bay Trees and Bi,x Trees, all sizes and prices. List on application. JULIUS KOEHRS CO.. Rutherford, N. J. BEDDING PLANTS R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. For page see List of Advertisers. BEGONIAS A. M. Davenport, Watertown, Mass. New Winter Blooming Begonia Florence Davenport. For page see List of Advertisers. BOILERS Kroeschell Bros. Co., Chicago. For page .see List of Advertisers. King Construction Co., North Tonawanda, N. Y. "King Ideal" Boiler. For page see List of Advertisera. Hitchings & Co.. New York City^ For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Burnham Co., New York City. 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 & HDNKEL CO., Milwaukee. Wis. BOXWOOD TREES Bobbink & Atkins. Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers BULBS AND TUBERS J. M. Thorliurn & Co.. New York City. Freesia and Lilium Harrisii Hullis. Fur page see List of Advertisers. Michell's Seed House, Philadelphia. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Ralph M. Ward & Co., New York City. Horseshoe Brand Lily Bulhs. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Boddington, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. John Lewis Chllds, Fiowtrfleld, L. 1., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Henderson & Co., Chicago, 111. Lilium Giganteum. For page see List of Advertlsers.j Chas. Sebwake & Co., New York City. Horticultural Importers and Exporters. For page see List of Advertisers^ O. V. Zangen, Hoboken, N. J. Jersey-Grown Callas. For page see List of Advertisers. C. KEUR & SONS, HILLEGOM, Holland. Bulbs of all descriptions. Write for prices. NEW YORK Branch, 8-10 Bridge St._ * CANES Wm. Elliott & Sons, New York City. CANNAS New Wholesale List just issued. Send for it. THE CONARD & JONES COM- PANY, West Grove, Pa. Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. Swastika Brand Cannas. For page see List of Advertisers. CARNATIONS Patten 4 Co., Tewksbury, Mass. Princess Daguiar. For page see List of Advertisers. F. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette, Ind. For page see List of Advertisera. S. S. Skidelsky & Co., Phila., Pa. Carnation Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Carnation Co., Chicago, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. Cottage Gardens Co., Inc., Queens, N. Y. Carnation Matchless. For page see List of Advertisers. John Barr, So. Natick. Mass. Carnation Mrs. B. P. Cheney. For page see List of Advertisers. J. H. Leach & Son, North Easton, Mass. New Carnation, Pink Supreme. For page see List of Advertisers. CARNATION STAPLE Split carnations quickly, easily and cheaply mended. Piiisbury's Carnation Staple, 2000 for $1.00 post paid. I. L. PILLSBURY, Galeshurg, 111. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. Chrysanthemum Manual. For page see List of Advertisers. CHRYSANTHEMUMS— Continued Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. _ Special Bargains. Harlowarden Greenhouses, Greenport, N. T. COCOANUT FIBRE SOIL 20th Century Plant Food Co.. Beverly, Masi. For page see List of Advertisers. CYCLAMENS Thomas Roland, Nahant, Mass. For page see List of Advertisera. A. M. Davenport, Watertown, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Cyclamen seedlings, best German atraln, separ.ite colors, .$15.00 per l.Ooo. JOHN ZEEH, ,M:idlsiin Street Florist, Grove Ave. and M.idisou St.. Oak Park, 111. 200.000 Giant Flowering Cyclamen Seed- lings in sis separate colors, our own grown strain. Seed only taken of Numberbloa- soms. From seed flats, August-sown, $:i.50 per 100; lf20.(K) per 1000. Ome trans- planted, $.3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. Cash with order. Cnltnral directions with all packages. CHRIST. WINTERICH, Cycla- men Specialist, Defiance, O. DAHLIAS Dahlias at greatly reduced prices for 1914. Send for wholesale list. Order early. J. L. MOORE. Northboro, Mass. Dahli.is. 8<>0.(KI0 Clumps to offer. Send your list of wants to tbe Largest Dahlia Grower in tlie World. J. K. ALE.XANDER, "Tbe Dahlia King," East Brldgewater, Mass. Dahlias — 2500 field clumps, latest varie- ties, cheap for cash; or what have you to exchange? GEO. H. WALKER, Dahlia Expert, North Dighton, Mass. NEW PAEONY DAHLIA •John Wanamaker, Newest Handsomest, Best. New color, new form and new habit of growth. Big stock of best cut-flower varieties. Send list of wants to PEACOCK DAHLIA FARMS, Berlin, N. J. DECORATIVE PLANTS A. Leutby & Co , Perkins St. Nurserlea, Roslindale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Robert Craig Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisera. John Scott, Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Woodrow & Marketos, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Keller Co., Inc., Brooklyn and White- stone, L I., N. Y'. For page see List of Advertisera. A. Schultheis, College Point, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. DRACAENAS J K, Felthousen, Schenectady, N. X. F.>r psee see List of Advertisera. FEKNS A. Leutby & Co. Roslindale, Masa. For page see List of Advertisera. H. H. Barrows & Son, WLlcman. Maaa. For page see List of Advertisera. John Scott, Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisera. Robert Craig Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertlaera. For List of Advertisers See Page 103 January 24, 1914 HOKTICULTURE 129' FERNS — Continued A. M. Davenport, Watertown. Masa. For page lee List of Advertlsera. Alonzo J. Brynn, Washington, N. J. For page eee List of Adrertlsera. John McKenzie, No, Cambridge. Mass. For p.ige see List of Advertisers. Ernest Oefhslln, River Forest, 111. Ferns for Dishes. For page see List of Advertisers. FERTILIZERS 30tb Centnry Plant Food Co., Beverly, Masa. Fertilene. For page see List of Advertlsera. Pulverized Manure Co., Chicago, 111. \Vi7.:ird Brand Cattle Manure. For page see List of Advertlsera. Cenaumers' Fertilizer Co., New York City. Mak-Gro, Odorless Plant Fond. For pa^e see List of Advertisers. Hodson Carnon Co., Ballston Spa, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS' LETTERS Boaton Fli>rlst Letter Co., Boston, Masa. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES N. F. McCarthy & Co^ Boston, Mas For p.ige see List of Advertisers. M. Rice Co., Philadelphia, Pn. B'or p.ige see List of Advertisers. Reed & Keller, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. 8. 8. Ppnni>cii-.Mi'ehan Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Fur page see List of Advertisers. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Welch Bros. Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Kouiada Bros., Philadelphia, Pa. FiiT page see List of Advertisers. FLOWER POTS W. H. Ernest, Washington, D. C. Washington. D. C. For page see List of Advertlsera. A. H. Hews & Co., Cambridge. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Hllflnger Bros., Ft. Edward, N. Y. Fur p.ige see List of Advertlsera. Harry Balsley, Detroit Flower Pot Co., Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. FCNGINE Apblne Mfg. Co., Madison, N. J. I'\ir page see List of Advertisers. GALAX Michigan Cut Flower Co., Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. Kervan Co., New York. For page see List of Advertlsera. GERANIUMS U. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. For page see List of Advertisers. Alonzo .T. Bryan, Washington. N. J, For page see List of Advertlsera. Blmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. J. E. Felthousen, Schenectady, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Extra strong 2y-in. stock, read.v for shift. S. A. Nutt. $18.00 per 1(100; $2.00 per 100. Ricard. Viaud, Buebner, Puitevlne, ?20.00 per ItXX); $2.25 per 100; 3-iu., $2.50 per 100. Cash. Prompt shipment. QUAKER HILL NURSERIES, Monroe, N. Y, GLADIOLUS Bidwell & Fobes, Kinsman, Ohio. Gladiolus Panama — Seedling of America. For page see List of Advertisers. GLADIOLUS — Continued John Lewis Chllds, Flowerlieid, N. Y. For page see List of Advertlsera. Planting stock of the finest Florists' Mixtures. $2.50 per 10(10 up. Send for list. H. E. MEADER, Dover, N. H. America, ',2 to % and % to 1 in., very low prices. Write. Bulblets — Tacouic, l.irge bright pink, .$1.00 iiuart ; America, .50c. qt.: GrofT's Silver Trophy Strain. Sec. 2, light, 50c. qt.; Jleaduwvale, flori-sts' light mixt. (the best of the light mi.x- turcs). !KJc. qt. (about 4000 to quart). HOMER F. CHASE, R. U. Lawrence, Mass. America, Extra Selected Bulbs, $15.00 per 10u, Maas. For page see List of Adveilisers. P. Ouwerkerk, Hoboken, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Bul.l)iuk & Atkins, Rutnerford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. HOSE ~ H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. HOT-BED SASH A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset, Masa. For page see List of Advertisers. Parshelsky Bros., Brooklyn. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Burnbam Co., New York City. INSECTICIDES Aphine Manufacturing Co., Madison, N. J. Apbine and Fungine. For page see List of Advertlsera. Lemon Oil Co., Baltimore, Md. Standard Insecticides. For page see List of Advertisers. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis. Mo. Apiiis Punk and Nikotcen. For page see Li.3t of Advertlsera. The H. A. Stoothoff Co., Mt. Vernon, N. Y. Aphicide Powder. For page see List of Advertlsera. B. P. Palethorpe Co., Inc., ClarksvlUe, Tenn. Nlcotieide, the Insecticide. For page see List of Advertisers. Tobacco Stems, $1.00 hundred pounds. U. CUTLER RYERSON, lOS 3d Ave., Newark, N. J. LAURUS Laurus Cerasus: Bush, 3.5e.-$1.00 each; Stand.iids, $7.50$lO.0O each; Pyramids, $5.IIO$7.50 each. JULIUS ROEHRS CO., Rutherford, N. J. LEMON OIL Lemon Oil Co.. Baltimore, Md. For page see List of Advertisers. LILY BULBS Cbas. Schwake & Co., New York City. Horticultural Importers and Exporters. For page See List of Advertlsera. R. M. Ward & Co., New York, N. Y. Horseshoe Bulbology. Fottler, FIske, Rawson Co., Boston, Maai. LILT OF THE VALLEY PIPS August Rolker & Sons, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. McHutcblson & Co., New York City. Berlin Valley Pips. For page see List of Advertisers. Otto Helnecken, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Thorburn & Co., New York City. Cold Storage. For page see List of Advertlsera. In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture 180 HORTICULTUKE January 24, 1914 MARGUERITES Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. — ■ 'I NIKOTEEN Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. NIKOTIANA Aphine Mfg. Co., Madison, N. J. For page see Ust of Advertisers. NURSERY STOCK f. Ouwerlcerlc, Weehawken Heights, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. For page sec List of Advertisers. B«y State Nurseries, North Abington, Mass. Hardy, Northern Grown Stoclc. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. P. Hamilton Goodsell, New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. W. B. Whlttler .& Co., South Framingham, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. August Rolker & Sons, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Breck-Roblnson Nurseries, Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Otto Heinecken, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. New England Nurseries, Bedford, Mass. Nursery Stock for Fali Planting. For page see List of Advertisers. Felix & Dykhuis. Boskoop, Holland. Nursery Stock for Fall Planting. For page see List of Advertisers. Landscape Garden Co., Newburgh, >N. Y. flrape Vines, Currant Bushes; also Horse Radish. For page .see List of Advertisers. ONION SEED Schilder Bros., Chiliicothe, Ohio. For page see List of Advertisers. ONION SETS Leonard Seed Co., Chicago, 111. For page oce List of Advertisers. ORCHID FLOWERS Jas. McManus, New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. ORCHID PI-ANTS Lager & Hurrell. Summit, N. J. For page se? List of Advertisers. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Sander, St. Albans. England. Importer, Exporter, Growers, Hybridists. For page see List of Advertisers. Freeman Orchid Co., Fall River, Mass. For page see L:st of Advertisers. PALMS, ETC. A. Leuthy & Co., Roslindale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutherford. N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Godfrey Asehmann, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobert Craig Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. John Scott, Brooklyn, N. Y. For page sec List of Advertisers. Joseph Heacock, Wyncote. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. PALMS, ETC. — Csntinaed August Eolker & Sons. New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Otto Heinecken, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. PAPER POTS AND DIRT B.4NDS Square Paper Pots, 3-in., 5000, $.3.90; 4-in., 500O, $7.23. Dirt Bauds. 3-in., 5000, •liS.OO; 4-in.. 5000, .$4.50. Price list and samples free. EOCHELLE & SONS, Chester, New .Jersey. PEONIES Peonies. The world's greatest collection. 1200 sorts. Send for list. C. BETSCHKR, Canal Dover, O. PECKY CYPRESS BENCHES A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. PETUNIAS H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. Double Petunias. For page see List of Advertisers. PHOENIX Phoenix Canariensis, fine large plants, »7..50 ?35.00 each. JULH'S ROEHRS CO., Rutherford, N. J. PIPE AND FITTINGS Kroeschell Bros. Co., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. King Construction Company. N. Tonawanda, N. Y. Shelf Brackets and Pipe Hangers. For page ree List of Advertisers. PLANT AND BULB IMPORTS August Rolker & Sons, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. McHutcblson & Co., New York City. B'or page tee List of Advertisers. Otto Heinecken, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. PLANT TRELLISES AND STAKES Seeie's Tieless Plant Stakes and Trel- lises. H. D. SEELE & SONS, Elkhart, Ind. PLANT TUBS H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. "Riverton Special." For page see List of Advertisers. POTASH German Kali Works, Inc., New York City. For page see Lisr of Advertisers. POT H.4NGERS Pot hangers, Kramer's, $1 doz., by exp., $1.25 by mail 1. N. KRAMER & SONS, Cedar Rapids. Iowa. POWER AND SPRAY PUMPS C. J. Jager Co., Boston and Providence. For page see List of -idvertisers. RAFFIA McHutchison & Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. REFRIGERATORS FOR FLORISTS United Refrigerator & Ice Machine Co., Kenosha, Wis. United Ice Machines. For page see List 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 S. S. Fennock-Meehao Co., Philadelphia, P«. For page see List of Advertisers. ROSES P. Ouwerkerk. Hoboken, N. J. For page >ee 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 Abington, Mau. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Pennoek-Meehan Co., Philadelphia, P«, For page see List of Advertisers. ' Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Eastern Nurseries, Jamaica Plain, Ma». New Sargent Rose. For page see List of Advertisers. Wood Bros., Fishkill, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Robt. Scott & Son. Sharon Hill, Del. Co., Pa. New Rose Killarney Brilliant. For page see List of Advertisers. A. N. Plerson, Inc., Cromwell, Cona. New Roses. For page see List of Advertisers. Extra fine list of 214 in., one and tw» year field plants. Just Issued. Send tor It. THE CONARD & JONES COMPANY, West Grove. Pa. SEED GROWERS Leonard Seed Co., Chicago, 111. For page see List of -Advertisers. California Seed Growers' Association, San Jose, Cal. For page see List of Advertisers. Braslan Seed Growers Co., San Jose, Cal. SEEDS Joseph Breck & Sons, Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. Schwake & Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Michell's Seed House, Philadelphia, Pa. New Crop Flower Seeds. For page see List of Advertisers.. W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Boston, Mass. Send for 1914 Catalogue. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Thorbnrn & Co.. New York City. New Crop Flower Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. Leonard Seed Co., Chicago, 111. Peas, Beans. Radish and ail Garden Seeds. For page see List of Advertisers. Arthur T. Boddington, New York For page see List of Advertisers. S. Bryson Ayres Co., Independence, Mo. Sweet Peas. For page fee List of Advertisers. Loeehner & Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. T. J. Grey Co., Boston, Mass. Pansy Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. Albert Dickinson Co., Minneapolis-ChUag*. Lawn Grass. The Right Seeds in the Right Place. For page see List of Advertisers. S. D. Woodruff & Sons. New York. Garden Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. O. V. Zangen, Hoboken, N. J. For page fee List of Advertisers. For List of Advertisers See Page 103 January 24, 1914 HOKTICULTUKB 131 DERDS — CoDtlnoed Ant. C. Zvolanek, Lompoc, Cal. Commercial Sweet Pea Seed. For pujje see List of Advertisers. J. Oliver JobDRon, Wicker Park Station, Cliicngo, 111. Lawn Grass Seed. For pnee see List of Advertisers. liuriieti Uiiis., New Ynrk City. Seasonable Seeds. For pace see List of Advertisers. J. J. Wilson Seed Co.. Newark. N. J. Flower Seeds for Klorisis. For pntre see List of Advertisers. Kelwa.v & Son, Langport. Encland. Harden. Farm and Flower Seeds. For p.ige see List of Ailverlisers. Asparapiis Pliimosns Nantts, Florida grown seed, any quantity. Send for prices. Seedlings :ind transplanted plants. PETFR MACK. Bo:s 172, Orlando. Fla. Felix k Pykliuis. Boskoop. Holland. .«end for Cafalosne. For pajre see List of Advertisers. Fottler, Flske. RnwgoD Co., Boston. Msm. SrLKVLlNE John C. Meyer Thread Co . Lowell. Mass. Meyer's Green "Silkallne." SNAPDRAGONS New Winter- Flowering. H Ilueliner. Groton. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. SPHAGNUM MOSS Live Sphagnum moss, orehid peat and •rehid liasket always on hand. LAGER & HUItUELL. Summit, N. J. SPIKEAS J. M. Thorhnrn Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. STOVE PLANTS Orchids — fjjirgest stock In the country. Btove i)Iants and Crotons. finest collection. Jl'Lirs liOEHRS CO, Rutherford. N. J. THE NATIONAL NCRSEKYMAN National Nurseryman Puhllshiug Co., Inc., Rochester, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. VENTILATING APPARATUS The Advance Co., Riotmond. Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. Quaker Machine Co., Richmond. Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. VERMICIDES Aphlne Mfg. Co., Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. WIRED TOOTHPICKS W. .1. Cowee, Berlin, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. WIREWORK Keed & Keller, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Komada Bros., Philadelphia. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers Wlrework. Write for our catalogue. HOLTON & HUNKEL CO., Milwaukee, Wis. WILLIAM E. HEILSCHER'S WIRE WORKS. :i8-40 Broadway, Detroit, Mich. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Alhany, N. Y. Albany Cut Flower Exchange. Alliany. N. Y. For page bee List of Advertisers- Baltlmore The S. S. Pennock^Ieehan Co., Franklin and St. Paul Sts. For page see List of Advertisers. Bostan K. F. McCarthy & Co., 112 Arch St. and .age see List of Advertisers^ Leo. Niessen Co., 12th and Race Sts. For page see List of Advertisers. Edwjird Reid, l(il»-21 U.instead St. For page see List of Advertisers. The S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., 1008-12 Ludlow St. For page see List of Advertisers. Richmond, Ind. K. G. Hill Co. For page see List of Advertisers. Rochester. N. V. George B. H.irt. 24 Stone St. For page see Liat of Advertisers. WashinEton The S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co.. 1216 H St.. N. W. For page see List of Advertisers. New Offers in This Issue AZALEA INDICA. Godfrey Aschmann, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. CHRYSANTHEMUM IMPROVED GOLDEN CHADWICK. A. N. Picrson, lac, Cromwell, Conn., For page see List of Advertisers. CHRYSANTHEMUM NOVELTIES FOR 1914. Elmer I). Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. COLD STORAGE LILY OF THE VALLEY. Chas. F. Meyer. New Y'ork City. For page see List of Advertisers. CUT-LEAF MAPLES V\/ANTED. Board of Park Commissioners, Minne- apolis, Minn. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH. Schiller the Florist, George Asmus, Mgr., Chicago, ill. For page see List of Advertisers. GIANT ONIONS. R. & J. Faniuhar & Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS. Old Town Nurseries, H. P. Haendler, Prop., South Natick. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. NEW CHRYSANTHEMUMS. S S Pennock-Meehan Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. NEW SCARLET BEDDING GERANI- UM, "HELEN MICHELL." Michell's Seed House, riiiladelphia, Pa. For page see List of Ailvertisers. POINSETTIA PULCHERRIMA. A. Schultheis, College Point. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. POTASH. German Kali Works, Inc., New York. For page sec List of Advertisers. SCALECIDE. Wm. Elliott & Sons, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. SHAMROCK SEED. Thos J. Grev Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. HELP^ WANTED WANTED — A good Rose grower, for a place of 50,000 ft. of glass, near Boston. Must be able to take charge In absence of foreman. Address "W. R. M.,' care of HORTICULTURE. GARDENERS WANTED— Man familiar with greenhouse plants and propagating: pcrmanont position in Florida. Man for country place, eniplo.ving one or two .as- sistants; must be familiar with outside work- no glass. Man for small country place— one man only— some house work. Mm for i»reens keeper, country club; only single men need apply. ,St»J, New Orleans, Whitney Central Bank Bldp. San Francisco. 25 California St. Atlanta, Empire Bldg. ^SSijg SECTICli :>poisoM buaianteeo snaei iob iD&eciiciae aci, litiu. serial No. i2l Save your plants and trees. Just the thing for Greenhouse and outdoor use. Destroys Mealy Bug, BrowQ aod White Scale, Thnp, Red Spider, Black and Green Kly, Mites. Ants, Insects on Rose-bushes, Carnations, eic. without injury to plants and without odor. Used according to di- rections 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 wonderhil results. Destroys Lice in Poultry Houses, Fleason Dogs and all Domestic Pests, Excellent as a wash for dogs and other animals. Relieves mange. Effective where others fail. ^ Pint - - 25c; Pint - - 40c; Qaart - - 75o % Gallon, &1.25; Gallon. S2.U0; 5 Gallon Can, &9 10 Gallon Can - - &I7.00 Dilute wtih ivater ^o to so parts For Sale by Seedsmen and Florists' Supply Houses It you cannot obtain this from your supply house write us direct Lemon Oil Company Dept. K 420 W. Lexin-.;t«n St.. Baltimore, Md. MAKE THE OLD ORCHARD PAY EXPENSES WHILE YOU'RE STARTING THE NEW POWER AND SPRAY PUMPS OF ALL KINDS A full line in stock at both our Boston and Providence stores — Send for Cat- alogue and special price list. C. J. JAGER COMHmN/ 13-15 Costini House Street Boston 33 Canal Street Proddence. I. DO IT NOW Save your trees from scale. Use 5 Gals., $3.25 Wm. Elliott & Sons 42 Vesey St., New York Mention HORTICULTURE when writing W/ien writing to adoerti^ers kindly mention HORTICULTURE. In Writing Advertisers Kindly Mention HORTICULTURE 8 Grape Vines, 6 Currant Bushes All best 3 jear old stock. If planted ^ | now or early spring will fruit next A I j^ummer. Should ground be frozen 'r ■ \\L' tell you bow to protect and keep ibem dormant ready for early spriuy i)lanting. Orders accepted now and forwiirded at any future time if preferred. Grapes are Wor- dcn. Niagara, lona. Concord, the liest early mid-season and late varieties. Large cberry (urrants. Write for list of our $1 1- riend 31akers, consisting of all kinds of Fruit TiCfS. Berries and n"sr.s. Cultivate Horse-Radisti f S2 Not lung as profitable. We tell you all about it. The Lantlsraae Garden Co., Nevvburgb, N. Y. January 24, 1914 HORTICULTURE 133 PULVERIZED OR SHREDDED CATTLE MANURE Rose and Plant Growers Now Is the time to get Ciitlle M:'niire Into your bench and pxtriii^ soil. Its periilhir ti'-ti.in nnd effect cannot be h;i(l with nnytlilni: else. Splendid quality being pa.kefl rU'lit m'w. Order today. The Pulverized Manure Co., ^ — -^ tlflNlIRES PULVERIZED SHEEP MANURE Carnation Growers Can't nfford to iinike beds or set plants without It, Wizard Brand Is pure, full strength, word seeds killed, uniform and rellalile. Ask your Supply House for Wizard Brand or write us direct. 31 Union Stock Yards, Chicago SPECIAL GREENHOUSE FERTILIZERS FOR FLORISTS AND GARDENERS Formulated and Manufactured by men who have made a lite study ol FLOIVERS-FRUITS-VEGETABLES UNDFR GLASS In this Country and Abroad Proper fertilization under glass Is more important than fertilization out of doors — and i Fertilization is Our Specialty Why pay ocean freight and dealers' commissions on Imported , General Fertilizers when you can buy Fertilizer Direct from the Manufacturer especially prepared to meet your individual require- ments. We are also manufacturers of MAK-GRO Odorless Plant Food put up in one pound tins and five pound bags — a splendid side line for Florists operating their own stores. We are at your service on all matters relating to Greenhouse Fertilization. Write us for farther particulars CONSUMERS FERTILIZER CO., ^g-fidtr New York City Factory and Laboratory, FarminKdale, N. J. Experimental Greenhouses, Catonsville, Md. Experimental Farm, Farmingdale, N. J. (FORMERLY THE FUMIGATING KIND) KILLS ALL APHIS $3.00 Per 100 lb. Bag on Cars Mount Vernon, N. V. ^SEEDSMEN li you desWe a* Tobacco It^owder^Saf OT SELL IT TO YOl "GTuaranteed to iBurn, and will Burn and Give Perfect Satisfaction, or Money Back, THE H. A. STOOTHOFF & CO., MOUN^VERNON, N. Y. NIKOTEEN 30 ff/enirn* For Spraying APHIS PUNK For Fumigating ASK YOUR DEALER FOR IT. 0 per 1(H) 1I)S. Sniallciit iliianlil.v sold iOl) IIih. (ash «itll order. HUDSON CARBON CO., BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. DO YOU KNOW VERMINE? John Leicin Childs, Flowerfield, N. Y., writes: — "I suppose you will be glad to know that VKItMlNE is giving excellent satisfiiction. Our greenhouse foreman says that It is the only thing that he has ever used that will kill white ants in the benches." Valentine Burgevin's Sons, Kingston, N. Y., writes: — "We wish to say that we find VEKMINE an excellent thing. We used it on a bench planted with Smilax to kill rout lice or maggots, which ate the roots, and after two applications our Smilax is taking on new life and has started off to grow:" The Gardner Nursery Company, Osage, loica. writes: — •'Wp will use VEKMINE on our out-of- door fields of strawberry plants it the in- .side test continues as satisfactory as it now seems." W. N. Craig, Brookline. Mass. writes: — ■■| have used VERMINE and found it ef- fective against root maggots, cut worms, cartli worms, ants and other ground pests. VKRMINE is applied one part to four hundred parts ol water by tlioroughly hoaliini the soli. It will protect your crops iroin the ravageH of vermin under ground v.ithout the slightest injury to \egetation. $1.00 Per Quart $3.00 Per Gallon (Speci;il prices on large quautities). For Sale by Seedsmen. We Manufacture APIIINE, rUNGINE, SCVLINE, NIKOTIAN.V. and Aphine Manufacturing Co. .M:niuf:iclurcrs of Agricultural Chemicala MADISON. N. J. tanadian Agents: Dupuy & Ferguson, M(iiitrc:il, Que; Steele, Briggs Seed Co., 1.1(1., Toronto, Out. Uritisli Uistributors: British and Amer- ican Fertilizing Co., Liverpool, Kug. Whenever your Plants and Flowers are troubled by Insects, call for NICOTICIDE THE INSECTICIDE Manufactured by P. R. Palethorpe Co., Inc. CLARKSVILLE, TENN. When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE. 134 HOKTIGULTUKE January 24, 1914 We Don't Know Everything But we do know how to build good greenhouses economically. We know the best greenhouse that is built today, whether for pleasure or profit, is a Steel-Frame greenhouse. We would appreciate an opportunity to explain our construction. Bird Steel-Frame Greenhouse Company, inc. General Sales Office, 15-17 West 38th St., NEW YORK CITY F^OWJ HEWS STANDARD POTS 99 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 Factories CAMBRIDGE. MASS. THOSfi RED POTS Ask the Florist That Uses Them IH4KF9r9Y B^KL-SL-EY Deiroli Flower Pot Co., Detroit, Mick. MoDrlnn HOKTICTLTrRE when wrUInc GREENHOUSES BUILDING OR CONTEMPLATED. Warren, N. Y. — Lester Graham, ad- ditions. New Orleans, La. — Bruno Werner, one house. Cheyenne, Wyo. — C. P. Swayger, two houses. Yardley, Pa. — Franklin Greenhouses, house 75x600. Mankato, Minn. — Neil Neilson, State street, one house. Gallion, O. — J. A. Farnsworth & Son, one house. 32x100. Johnstown, Pa. — T. Malbranc. three houses, each 30x300. Woburn, Mass. — Mishawum Green- houses, house 50x250. Jamaica, N. Y. — A. L. Miller, range of vegetables houses. Mansfield, O. — Stuhldreher Bros., range of King houses. Honeoye Falls, N. Y. — Charles Fow- ler, Moninger house 20x50. Charles City, la.— Sherman Nursery Company, one 300 ft. house. Lord & Burnham are now erecting the iron work of a house, 80x600 ft., at Exeter. N. H., for W. A. McAlpine. The glazing, painting and piping of this house will not be taken up before March 1st. This is the third Lord & Burnham house to be erected for Mr. McAlpine. The first houses are each 60x400 feet. The plant will therefore cover 96,000 square feet, or nearly two and a quarter acres under glass in three houses. The greenhouse now building is, we believe, the widest house in New England. Lord & Burnham Co. are also man- ufacturing a curved eave house for Thomas G. Plant. This house is to be erected at Ossipee Park, N. H. The bouse is curved. The side walls are parallel, but each are built on three different radii. This greenhouse is to be erected complete very early next spring. OREEIR'S ••Rivertoi* Special" Plant Ttib No. DUm. Ea. Do.. lOO 10 20 In. I1.4S tIAOO tlM.M 2(> It* In. 1..10 I41I0 llAOO 30 16 In. 1.00 11. 2S KM to 14 in. .65 7 00 M.0« .10 12 In. .45 6.00 40 00 60 lU In. .38 4.00 32 00 70 8 In. .30 3.ao 28.00 Maniifarturpd for na excIualT.ly. Th» heat tnli »Ter Introdnred. The neatrst. Ucl>t«at and I'lie.'i ppHt. Painted creen, witb electiic welded boupa. The fonr larKeat aUe« bar* •Ir'ip hiiiidlpM. HENRY A. DREER. seeiis Plants, iii'iis. and Supplies, 714 ciiestnut Street, PtNladelphia, Pa Its a Kin.G lirprrv^d Flat Raher Iron Frame GREENHOUSE "With ''x-inrli in.^tt'Md nf H-inc'li Rnfters so we can reduce tlie depth from ?,\2 niid 4 inches to ^ inrhes. F:\ery Bit of Siinli'.rht >Ipiiii<- .>Ioney to Yon. Send lor Bulletin No. 4t ant) be convinced KING CONST RUCTION CO. 28 KiD(t% Road, N. Tonawanda. N. T. .^// (he Suniirht All Day //,^us,-s. Send your bu«mess direct to Washfaistos. Saves time and insures better service. Personal attention guaranteed. Thirty years active service. SIGGERS & SIGGERS PATENT LAWYERS Box 9, National Union Buildins Washington, D. C. 1000 RE.-XnY PACKED CRATES STANDARD FLOWER POTS AND BULB PANS can be shipped at an hour's notice, per erate: Price 2000 1% in. @ $6.00 1.100 2 " " 4.8.S 1.500 2% " " 5.2.5 ].-,no 2% " " 600 1000 3 " " .'S.OO SCO 31/j ■• •' 5.S0 500 4 In. @ $4.50 4.56 41/2 •' ■• 5.24 320 5 " " 4.51 210 5% '■ " 3.78 144 6 " •' 3.16 120 7 •■ " 4.20 CO S " " 3.00 HILFINGER BROS., Pottery. Fort EJward, N.Y. August Rollier i Sons, 51 Barclay St., N. Y. City, Agents OUR SPEdAiry- Long CIstance and Eiport Trade I— STANDARD FLOWER— i If your greenhouses are within .500 miles of the Capitol, write us, we can save you mone.v. W. H. ERNEST THE FLORISTS' BAIL ASSOCIATICNN OF AMERICA, ins. reroi 39,000,000 sq. ft. of gUss Foi particulars address John G. Esler, Sec'y Saddle River, N.J. Evans 20th Century Aim Will not twist the shafiirig pipe. Three times the power of old style elbow arms Sold ooly with Evans Challenge Machine Write for free Cutalogue to QUAKER CITY MACHINE CO., Rieliniond, Ind. January 24. 1914 HORTICULTURE 135 I 466 W Erie Mreet CHICAGO | Write FOLEY The Man Who Builds r^ r\r\T\ MODERN \j\J\JU up-to-date GREENHOUSES And you will be glad THE FOLEY GREENHOUSE MFG. CO. 31st Si. and Spauldins Ave. CHICAGO SASH BARS 32 feet or longer HOT BED SASH PECKY CYPRESS BENCH LUMBER [Z GREENHOUSES ERECTED AND EQUIPPED COMPLETE IF DESIRED Write for Cirrnliir "I)'* and Prices The A. T. STEARNS LUMBER CO. NEPONSET, BOSTON, MASS. Vou know the Import- ance of having proper greenhouse fittings, and a reliable ventilating equipment In your green- house. We manufacture these articles in such a man- ner that we feel per- fectly safe In guarantee- ing our material in ev- ery possible manner. It will pay you to In- vestigate. Write us to- day for catalog, price*, etc. ADVANCE CO. Richmond, - Ind. FURNISHED AND ERECTED Greenhouse Materials IRON or WOOD SASH BARS In all lengthn op to 33 f»«rt. Milled to any detail furnished or will furnish details and cut materials ready for erection. Frsnk V3n Asschb, "and oXTghi's^eei'' JEB8ET CITY, N. J. UStMilSi^^Mi^i^ilSi^i^i^ilSii m m I The President i Of OurCompany I Has Written m Seventeen i Advertisements ^ m (h m m i lit) H E says it's high time you knew exactly the way Hitching's does business. He seems to think we haven't told you enough about the seventeen main advantages about doing business with us. Or, saying it another way, we have talked too much about things in general and too little about things in particular. You see I have been writing these ads. for the last eight years and at first what he said made me just a wee bit put out. But after thinking it over, am now sure he is dead right. So look out for his first ad. It will be straight from the shoulder. w i Si I w W \1& w w t^Sh NEW YORK OFFICE (jiy) 1170 Broadway PHILADELPHIA OFFICE Factory, Elizabeth, N. J. Pennsylvania BldR., ISlh and Chestnut Streets w m w SHARP, PARTRIDGE & CO. Are Leaders in GREENHOUSE GLA SS OUR PRICES WILL PROVE THIS. CHICAGO, ILL. ETROPOLITAN ATERIAL CO. PATENTED Greenhouse Boilers and Construction Material Plrasf Send for Catalogue and Prices. 1392-1414 METROPOLITAN AVE. BROOKLYN, N. Y. GLASS fnr CKEENIIOl'SE and HOT BED SASHES. (>nr prices ran l)e hart liy mail, and it will paj' yuu to get tlieiii. Wt' carry the largest stock of Specially Selected filasH In -i\1 llavemeytT St., Hrooklyn, N. V. 136 HOETICULTTEE January 24. 1914* HERE are two spoons, both the same size — same design — same weight — look ex- actly the same. One is silver on the outside only. The other is silver both outside and in. One costs con- siderably less than the other, simply because it's worth less. Carrying the comparison still further, take two greenhouses — both have curved eaves — both look like the U-Bar curved eave houses. One is made with U-Bars. The other isn't. Looks are deceiving. The U-Bar house costs more because it's worth more. It's a U-Bar house both inside and out. The thing for you to decide is — do you want the original genuine curved eave house — the house built with complete galvanized steel frame of U-Bar. Send for catalog. Or send for us. Or both. Krff'tetl for George Ea*tnian at Rochester, N. Y. U-BAR GREENHOUSES PIER50N U-BAR CO ONE MADISON AVE. NEW YORK. CANADIAN OFFICE. lO PHILLIPS PLACE. MONTREAL S. J. (h)IH)\i;i> 'ivsidi'llt-clc'-t. Alin-lic.iii Cm Ili;l1 ion Sm-ict.V. Deyo?cd to they -^liimcAPE Gardener, 3E Pe/6I/tfhed ^A i/ffami/f-onT/ice, 3gjT0N» Mass. ^udscrfption, ^10£} d; 138 HOETICULTUEE January .31, 1914 Best Commercial Novelty For 1914 Only new variety of plants awardid Ct-rtlticale cf Merit at tbe Nnt'l fioupt viu.w. N. Y.. April, '13. New Scarlet Bedding Geranium "Helen Michell" This charming variety is by all odds the most brilliant and finest scarlet geranium ever put on the market. The blooms are gigantic and the number of flower heads on the individual plant is remarkable. It is won- derfully vigorous and hardy. Starts to flower early in May and continues uninterruptedly until cut down by frost. Even through dry hot weather it retains its brilliancy of color and great flowering qualities. It is of medium height, very compact with lustrou.s heavy foliage. The flowers are semi-double, while the individual florets are frequently 2 inches in diameter. We have already booked orders for some 30.000 plants. The stock is limited and we predict a heavy demand for "Helen Michell." Read what two of the Greatest American Geranium Growers say about " Helen Michell" Pbiladelpbia, June lutb, 1012. Gentlemen : Relative to the new Geranium "Helen Michell." \vhioh was shown to us a few days as", would .sa.v that we con- sider this variety a GREAT IMPROVEMENT over Alphouse Kicard. The flower is borne on a long, stiff stem, is MUCH LARGER than the Ricard variety, and the color is superli. It appeared to us to be a very VIGOROUS GROWER and UNUSUALLY FREE.. We bare known of this variety for the past two years and think it will lie one of the grandest bedders in commerce. Yours truly, i:OBERT <'1;aI(; Ci\ Prices: 25c each; $2.50 doz.; $15 per 100; $125 per 1000. Charge accounts invited. SEND FOR OUR 1914 CATALOG OF WHOLESALE PRICES FOR SEEDS, BULBS AND PLANTS White Marsh, Md.. .June 10. I!tl2. Gentlemen : We take pleasure in assuring you that we were very fa- vorably impressed with the new GERANIUM "HELEN MICHELL." It certainly possesses merits of exceptional value to the grower, and we are confident it will imme- diatelT find ils place among the leading class of Geraniums. Respectfully yours, H. VINCENT. JR. & SONS CO. MICHELUS SEED HOUSE 518 Market Street PHILADELPHIA, PA. January 31, 1914 HORTICULTURE 189 GEFRAIMILJIVIS, OAIMIMAS IIM We are Headquarters, and grow the best varieties in Large Quantities Our Wholesale Catalogue is being mailed. Growers of Plants for the Trade R. VINCENT, Jr., & SONS CO. ■Vli IVII August Rolker & Sons Imported for tbe Trade only. AZALEAS, PALMS, KHODODENDBON8, BAYTBEBS, ROSES, LILACS, HOLLAND ANI) JAPAN BULBS, LILY OF THE VALLEY, ETC. P. 0. Box 752 orSI Barclay SL, NEW YORK New Variegated Carnation MRS. B. P. CHENEY Strong Rooted Cuttings for February Delivery JOHN BARR, So. Naticic, IMass $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000. ^«jr> l\^o-t:-t:^; TH^ lE^T -the. CHAS.SGHWAKE&QO.,lnc. Horticultural Importers and Exporters 90-92 West Broadway, New York NOW^ READY— Hohntann's Lily of the V alloy sample cases per 1000 $!•, Lilium Giganteums 7/9 -inch, 300 per case 1>, g/10-inch, 285 " " " I3ERS Page Advance Co 175 Albany Cut Flower Ex 166 4,llen, J. K 166 Anderson, S. A..]Jlil Aphine Mfg. Co. 173 Ascbmann. G....l-'>o Asmus, Geo 162 4 y r e s Co., S. Bryson 159 i-i.'isley "eiUel ' & Meyer 166 Barr, John 139 Barrows & Son.. 140 Baycrsuorfcr, H. & Co 163 Bay State Nur- series 153 Begerow, A 152 Bidwell & Fobes.155 Bird Steel-frame Greenhouse Co. 175 Bloomingdale's, 160 Bobblnk & At- kins 153 Boddington, A.T.1.5S Bolgiano & Sou, J ■ 158 Boston Florist Letter Co 164 Breck, J. & Sons. 158 Brock - lioltifisou Nurseries 353 Hreitincyer's, J.-» Sons 160 Bryan. A lon/,0 .1 . 1,55 Burnett Bros 1.50 Burpee, W. A. & Co 159 Champion, J. N. & Co 161 C h i 1 d s, John Lewis 155 Clarke's D. Sons. 160 California Seed Growers' Asso.158 Page Chicago Car- nation Co.. 152-164 Cohen, J. M....153 Conard & Jones Co 155 Consumers Fer- tilizer Co 173 Cooke, Geo. H. .162 Cottage Gardens Co 155 Co wee, A 157 Cowee, W. J... 164 Craig, Robt. Co. 155 Dards 160 Davenport, A. M.140 Dawson, H. S...140 Dickinson, A. & Co 140 D o r n e r, F. & Sons Co 149 Dreer, H. A 151-174-175 Dunlop, John H.161 Dysart, I!. 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A. .160 Vincent, R., Jr,, & Sons Co 139 Van Assclie, P,.175 Wants, For Sale. 172 Ward, R. M. & Co 140 Weber, F. C 161 Welch Bros 164 Whitticr & Co,, W. B. .; 158 Wilson, J. J. Seed Co 159 Wood Bros 140 Woodrutf, S. D. &" Son 1.58 Woodrow & Mar- ketos 166 Young, A. L....167 Young, John. 106 170 Young & Nugent. 160 Zangen, O. V...159 Zinn, J. A 161 Zvolanek, Ant. C.159 For BUYERS' DIRECTORY AND READY REFERENCE GUIDE, See Pages 168, 169, 170, 171 140 HOKTIOULTUEB January 31, 1914 LAWN GRASS "The Right Seed in The Right Place" We furnish grass mixtures for dooryards, terraces, lawns, athletic and polo fields, cemeteries, parks, country clubs, country estates. Repeated laboratory tests on individual mixtures assure superior- ity of quality and growth. Experience of over fifty years of successful seed business assures you of correct proportions. Experiment has shown us that a mixture of the proper grasses is ■^ff^' more satisfactory than an individual grass. 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Also Lady Duncan, Dawson, Daybreak, Farquhar, Wm. Egan and Minnie Dawson. EASTERN NURSERIEsTjam'aica Plain, Mass. HENBY S. DAWSON, Manager. J. M. Keller Co., Inc. i--<^ Questions by our renders in line with any of the topics presented on this page will be cordially received and promptly answered by Mr. Euzleka. Such communlcatlous should Invariably be addressed to the office of HOKTICULTURE. Pale Green Foliage on Beauties We have a Beauty house which has about five hundred and fifty plants. About fifty or more plants, from the tips down, lose their rolor, turning a very pale green, and then again there are other plants whose shoots are apparently healthy that run blind and lose their leaves quite heavily. These diseases, if they are diseases, have only been noticed in the last two weeks or so, to my account. Three weeks ago we gave the benches a top dressing of soil about an inch in depth, mixing wood ashes and Clay's fertilizer in the soil. Previously there was a light top dressing of cow manure. This was rubbed over before the other pressing was applied. The plants got a little drier than usually, for the first watering after the soil was put on. Would you please tell me If we have made any mistake in applying this top dressing, to cause either one of these troubles? If so, kindly tell what to do? We have grown roses in this house for ten years and this is the first time we have noticed these cripples so bad. W. H. Penna. In reply to inquiry, would say that the grower will find that the mulch referred to had something to do with it. Wood ashes when unloached, i. e., when they have never been allowed to soak or get wet, are a good strong fertilizer in themselves, without being mixed with a strong fertilizer like Clay's. The inch of mulch applied, if the plants were not in condition to take it, would certainly be harmful, and likely cause the jjlants to behave as they did. To help the plants recover, a good watering or two to wash some of the chemicals out of the soil, then a light dose of lime, and keeping the plants on the dry side for a while will greatly help them to start again, althougji if the houses are very badly affected it will not pay to bother trying to bring the plants around. To insure a crop for June and July, or perhaps earlier, we would recommend that the grower cut some of the plants down to about three inches. Then remove some of the loose surface soil, and not water the plants until after some growth begins to show. Syringe very lightly, &nd from the back of the bench to the front, 60 as to be sure and not get them too wet. The first shoots will no doubt produce buds at once, but these should be pinched as soon as they are large enough to be seen. If possible remove these with one leaf, although this is not always possible. If these buds are removed in time the shoots will hardly stop growing. As soon as growth is started the plants can receive a little water. Begin by watering a little around each plant, and grad- ually enlarge this circle. As soon as the whole bench, can be watered, "Spply a little coarse manure or rough sod to hold the water where it is put. Then when growth gets up to the first wire, either liquid manure or a mulch of cow manure can be applied. This depends on the weather; if cloudy a little weak liquid will do, and if the weather promises to be clear for a while then a little well decayed manure and bonemeal can be applied. Should too many shoots appear remove some of them, eaving only about eight or ten. Be sure to cut the plants low" enough, for if they are cut too high the growth will be too weak and of little account. Many fail in treating thus, just because they did not cut low enough. We would not recommend using either wood ashes or Clay's on Beauties, unless the nature of the soil warranted it. Experiment for a year or two on a few jilants, and see what the result will be. There is nothing that will take the place of good cow manure when it can be had. The grower does not mention the depth of the soil in the benches. We think there is too much, our experience being that Beauties behave better when there is less soil in the benches, four inches being quite enough. It is too late to remove some of it at this season, as the roots would be disturbed too much. Potting Cuttings As soon as the roots begin to show very nicely in ths sand, the cuttings should be potted at once. Use a rather light soil for this purpose, for heavy soil will be hard for the young rootlets to penetrate, and a good many will die. If the soil is a heavy clay, a little leaf mold or old, finely decayed manure can be added to make it more open and light. See that there is plenty of crock in the bottom of the pots to insure perfect drainage. Be very careful not to lift any more cuttings out of the sand than can be potted at once, as air will hurt the young rootlets if they are exposed any length of time. Placing the Pots As the cuttings are potted they should be placed on the bench at once, taking care that all the leaves are pointed one way. There is no special way to do this, and they can be placed so that they can be syringed and watered to advantage. Needless to say they should never be placed so that they will' shade one another. This can be done by letting each leaf come between the pots back of it and not straight back into and over the cutting back 'of it. Watering All watering should be done quite early in the day, and on clear days only. If it is necessary to water on cloudy days, water so that the cuttings will diy off as good as they can under the condition. Care of Newly Potted Cuttings If the temperature in the propagator was raised the least little bit, the cuttings will not feel the change so much, and after five or six days in the rose house, will be perfectly at home. All newly potted cuttings should be heavily shaded with newspaper every clear day, and if the day is only partly cloudy a light covering of single thickness of paper will do. These coverings can be applied Inter every morning and removed earlier in the evening, until at the end of a week it can be left off altogether. Be very careful not to get the cuttings too M-ct or they will damp off. Syringe very carefully every time chance will offer with a steady stream of water. Do not use too much pressure, or some of the cuttings will be loosened in the soil, and once they are loosened thev will seldom amount to anything. 144 HORTICULTURE January 31, 1914 horticulture: VOL. XIX JANUARY 31, 1914 NO. 5 PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY HOR.TIGUE,TUR.E PUBLISHING CO. 11 Raanilton Place, Boston, Mass. Telephone, Oxford 292. WM. J. STEWART, Editor and Uanager. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: •■• Yecu-, in advance, $1.00; To Forelgrn Conntrlefl, $S.OO; To Canada, $1.50. ADVERTISING RATES: Pir Inch, 30 inches to pa«;e 11.00 Dlao^nnts on Contracts for consecutive insertions, as follows: One month (4 times), 6 per cent.; three months (13 times), 10 ■•r cent.; six months (26 times), 20 per cent.; one year (G2 times), M per cent. Page and half page space, special rates on application. ■atered as second-class matter December 8, 1904, at the Post Office at Boston, Mass., under tbe Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. CONTENTS P*8« COVER ILLUSTRATION— S. J. Goddard— President- elect American Carnation Society NOTES ON CULTURE OP FLORISTS' STOCK— Care of Violets — Christmas Solanums — Crotons — Garde- nias— Orchids — Starting Lobelias — Foliage Plants — John J. M. Farrell 141 DO YOU WANT TO BE AN ARTIST?— C. S. Harrison 142 ROSE GROWING UNDER GLASS— Pale Green Foliage in Beauties — Potting Cuttings — Placing the Pots — Watering — Care of Newly Potted Cuttings — Arthur C. Ruzicka 143 GRAPES UNDER GLASS— Wm. Morrow 145 A TRIO OF TOTTY NOVELTIES— Illustration 145 AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY: Annual Meeting and Exhibition — The Opening Ses- sion— President's Address — R. T. Brown, Portrait... 146 Secretary's Report — A. F. J. Baur, Portrait — Treas- urer's Report — Next Meeting Place — Nomination of Officers 147 Productiveness of the Standard Varieties of Car- nations and the Cost of Producing Blooms — Joseph }I. Hill — F, E. Dorner, Portrait — Thursday's Session 148 Election of Officers — The Exhibition — List of Awards 150 Perennials and What They Mean for the American Garden — Richard Rothe 154 DURING RECESS— Morris County Gardeners' and Florists' Society 156 SEED TRADE— Chicago Seed Notes 158 OF INTEREST TO RETAIL FLORISTS: New Flower Stores — Steamer Departures — New Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery 160 Flowers by Telegraph 161 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES— Newport Horticultural So- ciety— Connecticut Horticultural Society — Horticul- tural Society of New York — Essex County Florists' Club — American Rose Society — Club and Society Notes 162 FLOWER MARKET REPORTS: Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Cincinnati, New York, Philadelphia 165 St. Louis, Washington 167 OBITUARY— Mrs. Wilson— C. D. Thayer— Isaac E. Co- burn 174 MISCELLANEOUS: Unpacking Frozen Shipments — .1. N. Pierson 156 Catalogues Received — Publications Received 158 Business Troubles 161 Chicago Notes — Washington Notes 163 Cincinnati Notes 163 Buddleia Asiatica 163 News Notes 167-172 Patents Granted 167 Philadelphia Notes — Personal 167 Walter Mott's Notes by the Way 172 Greenhouses Building or Contemplated 174 New Corporations — Fires 174 A Dastardly Crime 174 We are privileged to present in this issue The' another inspiring prose poem from the poetic side pen of our gifted and venerable cor- respondent, Eev. C. S. Harrison. Where can we find in the whole realm of commercial horti- culture such an artist in word painting — such a master of heart- thrilling expression and beautiful imagery? It ■will do us all good to read it over and over again, turn aside for a little time from the worthless small talk and shop gossip which is assumed by many to be the ideal reading matter for the average florist and see if we can't imbibe some of the fervent enthusiasm and devotion to the beautiful things of our business which so animates and inspires this "grand old man" of Nebraska horticulture. Commenting upon the protest of the Selling florists of Memphis, Tenn., against the park flowers alleged action of the park commission of that city in selling flowers to the citizens, the Memphis News-Scimitar well says that the surplus flowers and plants might better be used in adorning the grounds of the various eleemosynary insti- tutions, both municipal, denominational and private, and that in beautifying the hospitals and public schools the park department would be taking a humane and public-spirited course. On general principles, the florists of Memphis or any other city are justified in objecting to business competition by any public institution or de- partment, but we are happy to say that occasion for complaint on this score is very rare indeed. In these days when the American people are A grave Just awakening to a realization of the reck- mlstake less destruction of their forests and the frightful rapidity with which their beautiful native shrubbery and wild flowers are being exterminated by mercenary despoilers, it is deplorable to read in a New Hampshire paper a lengthy article descanting up- on the money to be made from tearing up mayfiowers and cheekerberry stems and cutting off the mountain laurels for the dollars that might be realized from their sale. Then comes a Worcester, Mass., paper in approval of the rapacious sentiment and calls attention to the fact that all these things abound still in Worcester Coun- ty, advising the organization of the unemployed for the purpose of collecting them for commercial purposes — practically urging the devastation of their country and the sale of their birthright "for a mess of pottage." On the other hand, we have the Massachusetts Horticultural Society awarding a medal to the town of Ashby in recognition of its preservation of its mountain laurel, New England's loveliest shrub. Worcester County boasts a horticultural society of long standing and there is one in New Hampshire, too. There would seem to be a good opening for both of these organizations to do some very much-needed educational work in their re- spective fields and it might, under the circumstances, be expedient and opportune for them to start in first on the daily papers which advocate a course so repre- hensible. January 31, 1914 HOETICULTURE 145 GRAPE CULTURE UNDER GLASS. (A paper read before the Westchester and Fairfleld Horticultural Society, by Wm. Morrow.) Let us begin with the border. I have had some experience with three differ- ent kinds, viz: inside, outside, and a combination of both, with an arched foundation under the front of the house, which allows the roots of the vine to ramble in either direction, the vines being planted inside. This I consider the best for second or spring starting, but for early forcing, the in- side border has the advantage of the roots being protected from the cold compost outside, at a time when the vine is in a brisk growing tempera- ture. The make-up and material of the border I will pass over at this time, except to say that thorough drainage is the most important part of it. As to the planting, I prefer a young vine that has just filled its pot with roots for summer planting. This can be set in place without any check to its growth. Two-year-old dormant vines, such as we get from Europe, should be taken to some convenient place where they can be carefully shaken out and washed clean with hose, both root and top, and then planted at once, spreading out the roots to their full length in planting. This washing should be done at some distance from the grapery, to protect that place from undesirable citizens. These vines ran 1 e cut back to the desired length. From twelve to twenty inches, according to strength, is a good length to leave them. The cuts should be gene over with Thompson's Styptic or shellac, which will prevent bleed- ing. Wnen this has had time to dry on the cuts, one good watering is in order, which will likely be all they will need until the joung growth is a foot or more in iangth. A fine spray from the hose should te giveii every dark day, and several times on bright days. It often hap- pens that a young vine will make much heavier wood up the trellis, than it will in the first two feet of its growth. This can be helped to some extent by pinching out the top at a length of five feet, so that the leaf you leave is not more than one inch in size. This should not be pinched again until the end of the season. Weak laterals will start and should be allowed to make a few joints before pinching, or rather should not be pinched at all unless one of them hap- pens to be getting too much head- way at the pxi)ense of the main rod. All of these saoots should be cut clean off at pruning time, as it is at tne side of whero they grew that the flowering snoot will come. If fruit is A TRIO OF TOTTY NOVELTIES. Chaldon, M. Dkouard, La Pactole. wanted this second year, one or two laterals could be allowed to hold their flower. These shoots will draw to the .y:lass, which should be twenty inches from the trellis. Pinched at two joints ahead of the bunch, all the sub- laterals should be rubbed off between the bunch and the main rod, except the one opposite the bunch, which should be allowed to remain, but pinched to one leaf at a time. As soon as the wood of the young shoot will stand to be bent, they should be brought down a little at a time until they reach their proper place on the wires, in order to secure a good sized flower, which should make a large bunch. A little manure ■vater can be given about a week before the flower opens. This water should not be stronger than cow manure, as the active young roots can be checked at this stage, and both leaf and flower would bo scorched. During this stage the temperature should not fall below 60. It may run up to 90 by day with strong sun but the floors and return pipes should be sprayed several times a d.".y or the pollen will get scorched, and the set in that case is just as poor as a dark we.ather set, but witli plenty of air pnd careful dampening in sudden sunbursts the longest bunches will set right to the tips. Care should be taken not to wet the flow pipes at this stage. As soon as you are sure that the set is complete, a good wash with the hose should be given and continued every bright day until color commenceji. Black Hainburgs and such like va- rieties should be thinned as soon as it is possible to do it, because if the bunch gets close, the water will lodge there for several hours and you will iinil rusty bevries and spoiled bunches. Muscats can be left until the berries are much larger, as so many of them are not properly pollinated that it is better to go over them a second time than to go too severe on them in a sm;ill state, until you can be sure of their condition. When the berries are commencing to color, or the second swell, a good dose of sheep manure water seems to help them along. Nitrates in careful hands can also be used and will do Rood if not overdone. Don't put them in careless hands unless you court disaster. I have seen a line grapery ruined by the use of nitrate of soda. You may get a aood crop for a year or two, but you will have to replant and make a new border. 146 HOETICULTUEE January 31, 1914 AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY Annual Meeting and Exhibition Held in Cleveland, Ohio, January 28th and 29th, Buffalo, N, Y,, Was Selected as Next Meeting Place — Officers Elected Unanimously. The annual meeting and exhibition of the American Carnation Society, was held at the Hotel Staettler Cleve- land, Ohio, Jan. 28 and 29. President R. T. Brown presided over the open- ing session, Wednesday evening, and presented the following address: PRESIDENT'S ADDRESS. For the twenty-third time we have met as a Society to do honor to our divine flower, the American Carnation. Our meeting this year must be con- sidered a memorable one in the his- tory of the Society, inasmuch as it will see the award of the first Dorner medal to the originator of the best un- disseminated seedling carnation, en- tered and scored for this award at a previous annual meeting. The condi- tions under which this award is made are somewhat stringent, and I believe that this medal should be considered as the very highest award in the power of the Society. I would point out to raisers of seedlings the great advantage to be gained by entering the preliminary class for this award, all seedlings of promise. It seems likely that this class will become one of the most prominent at our exhibitions. A new and interesting feature of our ex- hibition this year is the table decora- tions, the staging of which shows the possibilities of the different varieties now under dissemination. It is to be hoped that this innovation will be ex- tended along decorative lines in the future. Representation at New York and San Francisco. At the summer meeting of the di- rectors and officers of our Society, it was voted to give our hearty support to the approaching Spring Flower Show to be held in New York, to the extent of taking charge of the staging and judging of the carnation section. The prize schedule is an attractive one and should appeal to every mem- ber, and I hope to see our Society strongly represented in the exhibits. We have not obligated ourselves in any way financially and I would sug- gest that this Society offer a special medal, or a cup, for award in a class to be decided upon at this meeting. An undertaking of this kind, in the greatest consuming city on the Amer- ican continent, should certainly re- ceive our very strongest support. Some sort of a representation in the way of an exhibit at the Panama- Pacific Exhibition in San Francisco next year might be deemed advisable, and the subject is one well worthy of discussion. 1 would recommend that the Society give serious consideration to the matter, and believe that our friends on the Pacific Coast will be 3"N. R. T. Bbown. President. American Carnation Society. willing to aid us to the utmost of their power. Color Classification. There still seems to be some differ- ence of opinion in regard to the color line as applied to flowers on exhibi- tion. Many of us tbink that the line as now drawn is satisfactory for our purpose. Notwithstanding, there may be some belter plan than the one adopted of using a standard dissemi- nated variety of carnation as repre- senting the limit of a range of color. If anyone has a suggestion to make, I think it should be well received by this Society. It could be discussed at the present meeting and, if found worthy o£ adoption, put into effect. It is certainly very desirable that our standards in this respect should be beyond question. "Gluts." Carnation growers have, in the last year or two, suffered much loss through "slumps" or "gluts" In the market, carnations being the first sub- jects to feel the influence of a short demand. Is this because our markets are too greatly centralized? Would it not be well to encourage a local ship- ping trade in our growing centers, and thus remove some of the conges- tion? These "slumps" seem to occur more frequently, and when the market is low it seems to me that carnations are the first to feel the depression. Proper Packing. A general improvement in the meth- od of packing carnations for the mar- ket might result in increased value of the product. The present practice of bunching has a tendency to cheapen the appearance of the flowers, and they certainly do not have the same splendid attractiveness that roses have when opened, or any other flowers shipped into market carefully packed in layers with protection between. When opened, a box of flowers, packed in this manner, presents a pleasing appearance to prospective buyers. It has always seemed to me that the bunching system is wrong. When in bunches carnations are presented to view in much the same way as out- door flowers grown at practically lit- tle cost, and most of which, in times of large supply, pass in quantities to the refuse dump. Elements of Popularity. I have noticed, in trips made through retail sections in New York recently, that none of the leading stores display carnations. Roses, or- chids, lily of the valley, and other choice flowers are prominent, but car- nations are conspicuous by their ab- sence. If there is a decrease in the popularity of carnations, is it because our retailers are not giving these flowers the prominence they should have? Is, as some claim, the carna- nation losing popularity because of lack of fragrance or keeping qualities? It may be that our esteemed past president, Fred Burki, was prompted by an observance of the latter charac- teristic, to offer his prize for the vase of carnations presenting the best ap- pearance at the close of our exhibition. Whether it is so or not, the fact re- mains that appearances would war- rant our thinking so. Plant Deterioration. We have heard a great deal of late January 31, 1P14 HOETICULTUR E 117 in legard to plant deterioration in many of our standard varieties. Are they dettrioratiug? It is a question. We may go to some establislinients and find certain standard varieties looking very poorly, while in others we may see the same varieties linished in a manner that leaves nothing to be desired. May not any difference be due entirely to methods of growing, chemical changes in soil, or some other cause? Duty to the Society. When we consider the large number of carnation growers in the country, it is to be deplored that so few of them think it well to become members of this Society. It cannot he that the question of the amount of dues is re- sponsible, for they are small indeed. It must be a lack on the part of many growers to realize the tremendous amount of work done by the Society in the direction of the improvement of the standing of the carnation, and the great benefit to be gained through organization. It is not an individual benefit which anyone might receive from organizations of this character, that should be looked for, but rather the general good and high standing of our business, which is best obtained by such a body as our own. Can we not increase our membership, at least to a point which shall make our So- ciety more thoroughly representative of the whole trade? It might be pos- sible to compile a list of growers of carnations in this country and Canada, and when the same is available, our secretary could send out a letter ap- pealing to such growers who are not already members, to come into the fold. This is merely a suggestion. The Program and the Outlook. Our program for the meeting em- braces essays by some of our well- known growers, on subjects which are very pertinent to the Society's work. It is pleasing to note that some of the spirit expressed at our former meetings is again :r,anifest. We all remember the very interesting papers and discussions which entered into our Society's work in years past, and many of us have been benefited through the information thus brought out. Wliile, of course, a great deal of the formative work of the Society has been accomplished, new theories and ideas are advanced continually, and there could hardly be any better time for Iheir consideration than at our annual meeting, when they could be disdussed by some of our most noted growers. It may be that we have reached the highest point of development of the carnation, as regards size, but no doubt there are many lines of im- provement open, among them increased productiveness, iiiTjirovement in color and more variety of color, and certain- 1.V there is need for the develoi)ment of greater fragrance in our seedlings. This subject was touched upon by our ex-president at our last meeting. I hope that the sessions of this con- vention will be well attended and (hat all in attendance will feel free to dis- cuss the many questions which may arise, and that our deliberations and decisions will be the tiltimate benefit of the Society so dear to us. SECRETARY'S REPORT. Secretary A. P. .1. Baur then read the following report : Your secretary begs leave to report on the past year's work as follows: We are pleased to report a slight increase in the membership this year, instead of the decrease suffered each year for several years past. We now have 285 annual members and 12 life members in good standing: ?,<] of these owe for 1913. Since the last report 37 new members have been taken in and five old delinquent members have paid up. Thirty-two have been dropped from active membership on account of failure to pay the 1912 dues, so that at the present time we have an increase of 10 active members over last year. This seems to be getting back to the old order of a slight in- crease each year. Since the last audit was taken, the secretary has collected moneys as follows: — Jtembership fees }!321.00 AdvertLsing 265 5'' Dorner Fund ii'29 Misoellaueous T99.0O '''ol'i' . $1,590.81 A. F. J. Baur. Sei-retary, Aiiiei-ican Carnation Society. All of which was turned over to the treasurer and his receipt taken there- for, except $101.50, which came in while the audit was being taken. This includes $708.00, the amount of the cash premiums awarded for carna- tions at the National Flower Show in Xew York last spring and which the managomcnt turned over to us for dis- tribution. The books of the secretary and treasurer were audited by a profes- sional accountant and found correct, as is shown by his report, which will follow the report of the treasurer. All accounts owing by the society were paid promptly by the treasurer on warrants drawn by the secretary and signed by the president. The annual report was printed and distributed among the members, as is customary. The schedule of pre- miums for this exhibition was delayed slightly on account of several matters ■which needed to be adjusted at the time of the fall flower show. Five new varieties were registered with this society since the last report went to press. The register is gradu- ally nearing completion, although we are still getting additional data which is lacking. Our thanks are due the trade press for printing gratuitously all matter given them for publication, and assisting in gathering information regarding some of the varieties we intended to drop for lack of data. The change in the method of con- ducting our meetings seems to have stimulated interest and is no doubt at least partly responsible for the im- proved condition of the membership roll. The plan of relieving the local contingent of all financiai responsi- bility is meeting with general ap- proval and should cause our conven- tions to be in great demand. We hope this year, to gather all the informa- tion possible, in the way of attendance, expenses, etc., for use in arranging tor future meetings. The local com- mittee has labored harmoniously for the success of this meeting and our thanks are due them for carrying out so completely the wishes and instruc- tions of your oflicers. They deserve special commendation for the display of retail work, put up here. Our thanks are also due the growers who donated the blooms used for this dis- play. The Board of Directors held its midsummer meeting in the S. A. F. & O. H. convention hall at Minneapolis, Minn., on August 21st, 1913. A report of the transactions will be read at this meeting for the purpose of getting suggestions on several matters and your approval of the board's action in regard to the Medal of Merit. TREASURER'S REPORT. Treasurei- F. E. Dorner's report was presented as follows: EXPENSES. I'aid per orders on Treasurer $1,504.78 i;:il:inc-e. cash on hand .Ian. 20, V.m 780.04 $2,284.82 KECEIPTS. Balance Feb. 2,S, 191S .$690.84 lie.eivcrt cash 1,593.98 $2,284.82 I'EK.MA.NENT I'T'NI-). Balance Feb. 28, Wl.'i $2.G2D.ni Invested at 4 per cent. DORNER MEMORIAL FUND. Balance Feb. 28, 1913 $1,018.71 Interest to Jan. 1, 1914...^. 41.13 $1,059.84 PAID OUT. Pnl: in modal for 1913 $18.71 Transferred to General Fund for 1914 Medal 40.00 5S.71 Balance, 4 per cent interest $1,001.13 F. E. DORNER, Trcns. The auditors then presented their report confirming the same. Itoport of directors was next read by the secretary and in accordance with the recommendations in the same, Peter Fisher was awarded a special medal for having produced Beacon. NEXT MEETING PLACE. Bufl'alo was selected as the meeting place for next year and the officers were then nominated as follows; all being chosen unanimously. NOMINATION OF OFFICERS. President S. .T. Goddard; Vice Presi- dent, W. P. Kasting; Secretary, G. F. 118 HORTICULTURE January 31, 1914 J. Baur; Treasurer F. E. Dorner;. Di- rector Fred. Burki; Judges Willam Nicholson and E. A. Stroud. Josepli H. Hill then read the fol- lowing paper. Productiveness of the Standard Va- rieties of Carnations and the Cost of Producing Blooms. After having had the pleasure of reading the interesting and instruc- tive symposiums on the Carnation that have appeared in our various trade papers, it may seem like occupy- ing your time in this meeting with something alioady threshed out and clearly understood by all, but the sec- retary of our society has been familiar with the fact that we keep a careful and detailed account of the producing powers of the various carnations grown on our place, and that is the reason he has asked me to prepare this paper. It is just as essential to success for the carnation grower to keep tab on liis varJGties and discard the drone as it is for the successful dairy man to rid himself of the cow which fails to produce the required number of pounds of milk per year, or the up-to- date poultry man lo chop off the head of the hen which fails to "come a,cross" with her allotted number of eggs. These figures which I will proceed to give you of the productiveness of the so-called standard varieties are compiled from an accurate record of each day's cut of blooms, and is abso- lutely free from guess work. No ac- count was kept of flowers cut before they had attained character enough to be marketable. On sorts that are accustomed to "split" we have kept a separate record and were able to tell at the end of the season the percent- age of imperfect flowers. Let us consider first that grand old variety Enchantress which, with its long list of sports, constitute over 50 per cent, of the total plantings of car- nations in this country. From En- chantress plants benched the 15th of July. 1912. the yield was 14.6 perfect blooms per plant and 2.8 with split calyces but saleable flowers. From White Enchantress our yield was 16 perfect flowers and 1.6 "bursts" per plant. White Wonder, that peerless white, heads the list for productiveness with an average of 16.6 good flowers, and 1.1 faulty ones per plant. From these same Wonders we took during Decem- ber, January and February, an aver- age of four cuttings; had these early cuttings been allowed to go up into flower, it would have increased the average of this variety to 21.7 or nearly 22 flowers per plant. Next comes Beacon with a yield of 14.2 perfect and 2.4 split flowers. Our Mrs. C. W. Ward plants produced an average of 12. .3 blooms that were per- fect and 1.2 that were not high grade. The general impression is that this superb variety is a little slow in pro- duction, but even so, it makes up in quality what it lacks in quantity. The increased price received for this car- nation when it is well done reim- burses the gi'ower by coming well up to the average in return of money per square foot. Rosette, being a second year novelty last season, was robbed of a good many cuttings, and taking that into consideration an average of 14 blooms per plant with not enough split flow- ers to even mention speaks well for this new dark pink. Among the varieties classed as non- splitting come Gloriosa and Pink De- light. These two wonderful introduc- tions of the Dorners ran a "neck and F. E. DOKXER. Treasurer, American Carnation Society. neck" race throughout the season with Gloriosa, much to our surprise, show- ing 13.2 flowers cut from each plant and Pink Delight with 13 even. The grower, by planting these two varieties closer on the bench than the heavier growing types are set, is able to realize financially per square foot as much, if not more than he does from his freer .sorts. The commission man, who is onto his job, as well as the grower who markets his own product, knows that the average buyer will pay more for Gloriosa or Pink Delight because they give tone and class to his carnation display. White Perfection with us is not so productive as White Wonder, but its purity of color and symmetry of form, combined with its size and erect stem, make us hesitate before placing it among the discards. White Perfec- tion's average was 13 good and 1 split flowers per plant. Commodore produced 11 blooms per plant. The average was reduced con- siderably by the taking of a great many cuttings. Commodore like some of the other varieties, must be planted closer than the average on the bench to make it profitable. Benora is a grand addition to the list of truly good carnations, a model in growth, remarkable for the uni- formity of bloom, and above all it is an excellent shipper and keeper. As with the popular yellow rose of today, it is only a question of a short time until Benora, as well as Yellow Prince, and the fancy crimsons find their de- served place with the flower buying public. Benora also belongs to the non-splitting class and produced 10% blooms per plant in addition to a wealth of cuttings that found a ready sale. Other varieties tested last year were St. Nicholas, with a yield of 13 blooms, and Wodenethe with 12. Taking all these varieties mentioned into account, the average per plant was a fraction less than 15 blooms and in addition to this an average of 2 cuttings from each plant. Now just a few words as to the cost of producing these 15 blooms. The plant upon which these flowers were grown occupied % of a sq. ft. of the entire ground surface covered by glass. The recognized market valu,e of a strong healthy carnation plant at the time of benching is, say 6 cents. The cost for coal last winter to grow that plant was .023 cents. Ten cents was expended for the labor on that plant to make possible its required production of blooms. 3.4 cents repre- sents that plant's share of the interest on the investment. 2 cents was the tax on the plant for shipping cases, fertilizer, soil, repairs, and other small incidentals. Not until the plant in question earned .237 cents net did it begin to "bring home the bacon." The amount of profit to be figured from a carnation plant, therefore, de- pends upon the condition of the mar- ket, and the grower's ability to place his product where it will bring a fair return. The report of the Judges then fol- lowed. Mr. Pyfer, of Chicago carnation Company next read a paper on the Policy of Carrying over Carnation Plants for second Year. It was a very practical and seviceable essay. THURSDAY'S SESSION. W. F. Kasting declined at the open- ing meeting. Thursday morning to ac- cept the vice-presidency and presented the name of S. A. Anderson, Buffalo, N. Y., which was accepted. It was voted that hereafter nobody but the judges and secretary of the society should be allowed in the hall while The Service Bureau OF THE National Association Of Gardeners Is maintained for the puriiose of providing opportunities for efficient and ambitious men engaged in the profession of gardening. This department of the Association is at the disposal of those who may require the services of capable superintendents, gardeners or as- sistant gardeners. Address M. C. EBEL, Secretary, Madison, N. J. National AsHociation of Gardeners. January 31. 3914 HORTICULTUEE 149 The Red Rose for 1915 HOOSIER BEAUTY Raised by F. Dorner & Sons Co. An ever blooming scarlet-crim- son with dark velvety shadings. A Rose of grand size, elegant form, full, fragrant and lasting. As sweet as "Richmond" — deeper in color — with twice as many petals, Increases in beauty till fully open. WILL BE DISTRIBUTED JOINTLY MARCH 1st, 1915 BY F. Dorner & Sons Co., LA FAYETTE, IND. AND The E. G. Hill Co., RICHMOND, IND. 15(1 no TTTT CULTUEE January 31. 1914 Five New Single Clirysantliemuins Money makers that every florist should groiv : Place your order now; Sprinj; delivery from 2U-iu. pots. MFNSA ■'^ grand, pure wLite, large iwii^it^n. j,..,j flQ„-gi._ .jYijij yellow eye, .several rows of heavy petals of great substance. Fine habit. A splendid shipper and keeper. ."vl.-'tO per dozen, .^lO.UO per 100. MISS MARY POPE Xk'''"-'m°l O'-tolier; ];ir.iie, gracef^ll flowers borne i-rpct on long stems; very be;intiful hi sprays. Excellent habit and free. ?1.50 per dozen, §10.00 per 100. CHARLES KINGSLEY f;'^;!;,p'J,"J: low; birut', ipolil flowers of great sub- stance. Splendid liabit— very free; good iu every way; one of the l.)est yel- lows irown. $1.30 per dozen. ^10.00 per 100. YELLOW MENSA f ^^' ,^o-»y. light yellow sport from the popular Mensa ; same substance and habit as its parent. Large flowers on stiff stems. S2.50 per dozen, $15.00 per 100. f'FI lA Leading Novelty. Exquisite lemon yellow; large flowers with foliage well up to the blossoms Stiff habit — exceedingly flue for cutting in sprays. $2.50 per dozen, $1.5.00 per 100. SINGLES For 60c. per dozen, $4.00 per 100. Jessie Curtis (crimson) : Hilda Wells (Tuscan red, yellow at base of florets I: Mar.v Richardson (Salmon and gold) ; Mrs. Henease (.\nemone. brilliant yellow). POMPONS 50c. per dozen, $3.00 per 100. Lula (white) : Mrs. Frank Ben. syn. Souvenir d'Or (orange nnd brnnzei; Mas- iiitieeut (light bronze) ; Savannah ulear yellow) ; Rev. W. Hoflfuian (lironze tipped yellow). FRANK P. PUTNAM p. O. Box 12 Lowell, Mass. the judging is going on, also that all the exliibltion vases be painted a darli bottle green. Discussion of Joseph Hill's paper was opened by W. N. Rudd, who could see no practical value in the conclu- sions as to the cost of growing any specified variety in any one place and asserted, that you cannot publish any set of rules that will make an expert carnation grower of any man, but could see good value in comparisons between varieties as to productive qualities. President Brown agreed with Mr. Hill's proposition, and stated that Cot- tage Gardens records for seven years show average returns of three and one-tenth cents per flower. W. N. Rudd read the thoughtful re- port of the committee on the presi- dent's address and an intepesting gen- eral discussion followed. ELECTION OF OFFICERS. The officers as nominated were elect- ed by an unanimous vote, S. A. And- erson being substituted for W. F. Kast- KILLARNEY BRILLIANT The best Rose we have ever intro- duced. If your order has not been placed ORDER NOW We have a splendid lot of Own Root and Grafted plants that will be ready to ship the last of February. Own Root, $30.00 per 100; $250.00 per 1000 Grafted, 35.00 per 100; 300.00 per 1000 Plants from 21-2 inch pots Address all orders to ROBERT SCOTT & SON SHARON HILL, DELAWARE CO., PA. Improved Golden Chadwick (Pollworlh) The Chadwick family of Chrysanthemums are the highest type of the commer- cial v.arieties, and any sport of Chadwick that is an im- proTement will be welcomed. This new variety has its origin in the West. We have taken part of the stock and will distribute the variety the coming season. It is des- cribed as identical with the parent in all respects except form and color of the bloom. It is a perfectly formed flower and a deeper golden yellow in color. It is a variety that will be found all that the name Im- plies. It means better late mums, and you need it. Our Catalog for the Price. Improved Oolden ChadivicK A. N. PIERSON, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. ing. The President appointed Wm. Nicholson, E. G. Gillett and Josepli Hill a committee on final resolutions. Interesting discussion on the mutual relations of retailers and societies was in progress as we went to press. Attention was called to the nine beautiful non-cempetitive tables of dec- orations made by the Cleveland Retail Florists from new varieties contributed by many carnation growers and which we shall fully describe next week. THE EXHIBITION. The exhibition was staged very con- veniently for examination, each class being on a round table separately. Judging was done promptly and award cards were on by five o'clock on Wednesday. Much regret was ex- pressed tliat the extensive exhibit of P. Dorner and Sons Co., was ruined in transit. Considering the distance and all con- ditions, the New England growers have much 'cause for pride in their winnings!. \ List of Awards. The awards were as follows: A Roper, Tewksbury, Mass., Silver medal, for Miss A. Coombs and second in light pink class. Stroud's, Biddeford, Maine, first for one hundred and fifty white, with White Wonder, second for one hun- dred Pink Delight, fifty Pink Delight and fifty Enchantress. Fred Dorner and Sons Co., first for one hundred Yellow Prince. W. N. Rudd, first for one hundred Rosette; second for fifty Rosette and one hundred white seedling. S. J. Goddard, Pramingham, Mass., first for one hundred Pink Delight, fifty each Gloriosa, Pink Delight, Rosette, Beacon and Yellowstone. Second on fifty White Perfection. S. S. Skidelsky & Co., sweepstakes and best one hundred light pink with January 31, 1J)14 nORTICULTURE 151 Tuberous Rooted Begonias,Gloxinias, Fancy Leaved Galadiums sup^erioV's'r'am You Can Buy Cheaper but Not Better Stock. BKCilONIAS, Siniilf in Sfpaiatr Ctilors. ScarU>{, fl-iniS4»ii, rose, white, yellow and orange, 40c. prr (lozen : $2.50 per 300; Ijil'^.no per lOOO. BKOONI.^S, Single in ChoUest Mixture. 35e. per dozen; ¥2.2.5 per luO; .'fiO.OU per lOOCi. KEGONI.4S, I)unl>le in Sepilrutr Colors. Searlet, rose, white .nud yellow, 60c. per dozen; l?l.,")0 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. BEGONI.4S, Double in Choicest Mixture. 50e. per dozen ; $4.00 per 100; S35.00 per 1000. BEGONIA.S, Frilled in Sei)urate Colors. Searlet, white, pink and yellow. These are with wavy and frilled petals, like some of the newer Petunias. S3e. per dozen; .$6.00 i)er 100. BEGONIAS, Dwarf H.vbrid Lafayette. Brilliant eriuisnn-scarlet, $1.50 per dozen ; .$12.00 per 100. BEGONIAS. Dwarf Hybrid Dulie Zeppelin. Pure rieh searlet, $1.23 per dozen ; $S.0O per 100. CALADICMS, Fancy leaved. The linest collei'tion and the most e.x- tensive stock in America. Choice Standard Varieties, $1.V.5 per dozei>; $12.00 per 100; $11W.W per 1000. Choice Eare and New Va- rieties, $2.25 per dozen ; $15.00 per 100 ; $140.(K) per 1000. Recent Introductions, $3.50 per dozen; $2.5.00 per 100. Choicest Mixture, $1.50 per dozen; $10.00 per 100; .$ft5.00 per 1000. CLOXINIiiS, Dreer's Superb in Choicest Mixture or in Separate Colors. As blue, red, white, red with white edge, and blue with white edse. IWc. jicr dozen; $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. GLOXINIAS, New Emperor (Ilybrida Imperialis) in choicest mixed varieties, 85c. per dozen ; $G.oo per 100. HENRY A. DREER, Inc. 714-716 CHESTNUT STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA. The Above Prices Are Intended for the Trade Only. FERNS FOR DISHES $3. so per 100; $30.00 per 1000; SOO at lOOO rates All the best varieties. Stock is very tine WHITMAN! AND BOSTON FERNS 6 in., 50c; 7 in., 75c. and 8 in., $1.00 each SEND FOR PRICES ERNEST OEGHSLIN Gale Ave. and Madison St. RIVER FOREST, ■ ILL. BEST PALMS All Varieties. All Sizes. Send for Price List. JosepH Heacock "Wyrxcote, Pa. ORCHIDS Imported and l^otted FREEMAN ORCHID COMPANY FALL RIVER, MASS. ORCHIDS Largett Importer*, Exporter*, Grower* and Hybridist* in the Wo.ld 5ANDER, 5t. Alban s, England and 358 Broadway, Room 721 NEW YORK CITY ORCHIDS We specialize to Orchids and can offer yoi anything you ni.iy need In that line a' iittr.ictlve prices. Onr Catalogue on application LAGER & HURRELL ^"n""?." OROMIDS ESTABLISHED PLANTS AND FRESHLY IMPORTED Julius Roehrs Co. Rutherford, N. J. Poinseftia Pulcherrima Nice strong plants from 2 I-2-in. pots. $6.00 per 100 ; $55.00 per 1000 AZALEAS. (CYCLAMEN. LILACS A. SCHULTHEIS COLLEGE POINT, N. Y. Ask any successful grower from whence lie receives his best Chrysanthemum Novelties ADRIAN or SMITH will be the reply You need Our 1914 Novelties because they will be the best sellers next year. \mi have our CalaloKue, or we will be. ple:iseoii one. Elmer D. Smith & Co. ADRIAN, MICH. HOLLAND NURSERIES BE.ST UARDY RHODODENDRONS, AZALEAS, CONIFERS, CLEMATIS, H. P. ROSES, SHRCBS, AND HER- BACEOUS PLANTS. PnilU/rOKEDK '1° '3"' ^< ' Weehawken Helghls . UUllLntVCnn, p. O. no. I, Hoboken. N. I. Boston Ferns Small Ferns for Dishes (iKKANItlMS, .VZALE.V.S, ETC. JOHN Mckenzie NORTH CAMBRIDGE, ItLASS. 15:; nOHTICULTUr. E January 31, 1914 Peerless Pink The Best and Most Prolific Carnation for You to Grow Compare this record with other new and standard varieties. From 2,000 plants we cut 14,092 per- fect flowers from September 1 to January 1, an average of seven blooms per plant first four months. Early bloomer, easy to handle, grows quickly, producing an abundance of perfect flowers which are the Best Keepers and Shippers. Your customers like a good dark pink carnation today and demand it, but you are not able to fill the demand as there has not been a good dark pink heretofore. Therefore grow Peerless Pink and keep your customers pleased. Rooted cuttings ready now. |12.00 per 100, $100 per 1000. The Herald, Scarlet, three years the best scarlet at the Flower Shows. The Herald is making good with 95 per cent, of the growers who bought it last year. Rooted cuttings ready. $6.00 per 100, $50 per 1000. STANDARD VARIETIES FOR FEBRUARY DELIVERY. Per 100 Per 1000 Peerless Pink, brilliant pinii (C. C. Co.).. $13.00 $100.00 The Herald, Scarlet 6.00 50.00 Enchantress Supreme, deeper than En- chantress B-00 50.00 Pinli Delight, flesh pinli 6.00 60.00 Gloriosa, medium pink, Winsor shade. . . 4.00 30.00 Kosette, dark pink 400 30.00 Per 100 Per 1000 Benora, variegated $4.00 Pocahontas, crimson. White Wonder White Enchantress Washington, dark pink, sport of En- cliantress Enchantress 4.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 $30.00 30.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 26.00 CHICAGO CARNATION CO. 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO, ILL. A. T. PYFER, Mgr. Philadelphia. S. A. F. Bronze medal for best fifty with same variety. E. G. Hill Co., first for one hundred Pocahontas, one hundred Benora and fifty each White Perfection, White En- chantress and Enchantress; second on fifty each White Wonder and Gloriosa. Cottage Gardens Co., Bronze medal for best hundred any variety with Mrs. C. W. Ward, first for hundred scarlet with Beacon, also Dorner medal with Matchless. Chicago Carnation Co., first for fifty Shasta; second for hundred Peerless Pink, hundred Herald and fifty Herald. W. B. Schroeter & Co., first for fifty 0. P. Bassett. Dailledouze Bros., first for fifty En- chantress Supreme. J. D. Cockcroft, first for fifty North- port; second for fifty Enchantress. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., first for fifty Winsor. F. R. Pierson Co., showed rose Ce- cille Brunner and E. G. Hill Co., made a beautiful display of rose Ophelia. J. A. Peterson staged a fine lot of begonia Melior, and W. A. Manda a suberb collection of orchids and green- house plants. Honorable mention was given to W. A. Manda, J. A. Peterson and also to all the rose exhibitors. Certificate of merit was given to S. S. Pennock- Meehan Co., for carnation Mrs. Ake- hurst and the Lawson silver cup was awarded to J. M. Gasser Co., for vase of blooms previously mentioned. Colonel A. N. Pierson, showed a superb vase of rose Hadley. E. Allen Peirce showed Peirce paper flower pot in ten sizes. Witterstaetter's exhibit all arrived In bad shape. Princess Dagmar Without Doubt The Best Crimson Carnation in Existence Orders booked now for February delivery Rooted Cuttings: $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000 PATTEN & CO., TEWKSBURY, iVIASS. You Cannot Possibty Go Wrong by investing in the PHILADELPHIA Pink Carnation Its vigorotis growth and pro- ductiveness are simply ideal. $12 per 100 $100 per 1000 2500 at $95 5000 at $90 S. S. SKIDELSKY & CO. 1218 Betz Building] Stop, Looic and Listen UNROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS We want the room for spring stock, and will sell 20,000 unrooted cuttings, carefully shipped in damp moss, as follows: EN- CHANTRESS SUPREME, HERALD, BE- NOK.A. COMFORT, at $3.00 per 100; $25.00 • per 1000. ENCHANTRESS, WHITE WON- DER, C. W. W.ARD, BE.4CON, AEMA W.\RD, GLORIOSA, WINONA, PRINCESS- CHARMING, at $10.00 per 1000, or $1.50 per 100. We will root them for you at $8.00 per lOOO extra. 30,000 CHRYSANTHE- MUMS GOLDEN GLOW, UNAKA, CHRY- SOLORA. SYME, GLORIA, SNOW, HAL- LIDAY, WELLS PINK, etc., ready in R. C. and 2 inch, at $10.00 and $15.00 per 1000— can be assorted. CASH at These Prices. The Harlowarden Greenhouses, Graenpon, N.Y. OUR CARNATION Prince Edward Has been grown here for five years. It is a cross between Beacon x Prosperity seed- ling. A very healthy free bloomer from Thanksgiving on; also a non-splitter. Out of 2000 plants we have not had 25 splits; also an excellent keeper, and can recom- mend it as a most profitable variety. A. BEG E ROW A. BEGEROW '^'''^N'ew.rk'i'islT^'"'' January 31, 1&14 { HORTICULTUEE 153 CHRYSANTHEMUMS Our Novelties for 1914 are ready for immediate delivery on such varieties as Meudon, Jas. Fraser, Mrs. R. H. Bog-g-s, Mrs. Paul Moore, Daily Mail and Mrs. Ernest Wild at $2.00 plant; $20.00 per dozen. Chieftain, $5.00 per dozen. We had over twenty acres of 'Mums g-rowing outdoors last year in order to guarantee our stock being' propagated only from plants that had not been fed or forced in any way. Send for our catalogue of over four hundred and fifty varieties, including the Gold Medal Singles ; the Caprice Family, which we introduced last year ; the Early Flowering varieties which are becoming the rage and all other Standard varieties. CHARLES H. TOTTY, Madison, N. J. PINK SUPREME THE CARNATION FOR MONEY PRODUCTION Early, free, persistent, makes ideal plants infield; lifts easily. Color, light-shell pink. Does not fade in hot weather. Tested thoroughly by five competent growers and easily outblooms all others of its color. Awarded Report of ^lerit by Gardeners and Florists' Club of Boston, 1913. First prize at show of Co-operative Flower Market, April, 1913. In heavy demand at every high class store in Boston. Rooted Cuttings Now Ready. $10 per 100, $100 per 1000 J. H. LEACH 8 SON NO. EASTON, MASS. Or J. M. COHEN Co-operalive Flower Mllrket 2 PARK STREET. BOSTON, MASS. BRECK-ROBINSON NURSERIES LEXINGTON, MASS. BOSTON, MASS. A large and complete assortment of Evergreen and Deciduous Trees, Shrubs, Roses, Vines, Herbaceous Perennials and Bedding Plants National Nurseryman Offlclal organ of the American As- sociation of Nurserymen. Circula- tion among the trade only. Pub- lished Monthly. Subscription price $1.00 per year. Foreign BUbscrip- tions $1.50 per year. In advance. Sample copy free upon application from those In the trade enclosing their business card. National Nurseryman Pub. Co.,]!!! 218 Livingston Building ROCHESTER, NEW YORK Nursery Stock Frnit and Ornamental Trees, Btirabs, Small Fruits. Clematis, Gverffreens and Roses. Write for Trade List. W. & T. SMITH COMPANY, Geneva, N. Y. IIMK & KIIM: PALMS AND GENERAL DECORATIVE PLANTS CONIFERS, SHADE AND ORNAMENTAL TREES I IM! ICSTI^IM IIMN^|-ri Nurserymen and Florists, RUTHERFORD, N.J. THE FRAMINGHAM NURSERIES 200 ACRES, TREES, SHRUBS, EVERGREENS, VINES, ROSES, ETC. W. B. WHITTIER & CO. ri','|||'i'Mr;JLi Ideal = r TRADE MARK - ^'ll''''f '-I-I FINE STOCK OF RHODODENDRONS, „ ,, KALMIAS AND band for Price List ANDROMEDAS. FRAMINGHAM, MASS. IMIMIA.I N Write for Samples and Prices 25,01)0 Pacliysanilra TeriuinnliH. 10,000 Taxus Cuspidata Brevifolia out of l*ots an loco 7-9 in. (300 bulbs to case) $7.00 $60.00 8-9 in. (250 bulbs to case) J8.50 J75.<«> A. Henders Growers for the Trade and all Garden Seeds j LEONARD 2:r>-?30 W. ST BEET, CHICAOO CO. ONION SETS Write for Prices LAWN GRASS SEED WHOLESALE ONLY J. OLIVER JOHNSON, 1681No.Leavitt St., Wicker Pk., Sta. CHICAGO, ILL. COLD STORAGE VALLEY OF FINEST QUALITY For Early and Late Forcing IN CASES OF lOOO, 600 AND 250 I'lI'S, AT Srcl.OO TER KlOO AEI> EXPENSES I'.\II) TERMS: 30 n.\YS NET, OR S PER CENT OlSCOl'NT FOR C.XSH WITH OROER Corp. of Chas. F. Meyer, 99 Warren St., New York Commercial Sweet Pea Seed of my original Winter, also Summer, Varieties, by the ounce or ton. 3.000 lbs. surplus of Nora Unwin, Gladys Unwin, li'rank Dolhy, Countess Spen- cer, Orange Spencer, King Edward Spencer, and some small lots \,t sum- mer and winter Grandifloras. Ask for special low prices on 10ft Ih, lots. ANT.C.ZVOLANEK Sweet Pea Ranch LOMPOC, CALIF. Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA, BtrE LIST OF WHOLESALE PRICES MAILED ONLY TO TIIO.SE WHO PLANT FOR PROFIT. Onion Seed Write us (or price on both globe and Hal varieties. We are also quoting Onion Sets. Schilder Bros., CHILLICOTHE, OHIO NEW CROP Flower Seeds ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS Greenliouse grown — per 100 seeds. $ .50 •• 1000 •• . 4.00 ASTER Crego. white per oz .$ .75 delicate pink " 75 AI.so all otlier varieties. BEGONIA Gracilis Luminosa, per packet $.25 Semperliorens Vernon, per oz 4.00 CINERARI.A Maritima Candidissima, per oz $ .20 per 11) 2.00 P.\NSY Tliorburn Superb Mixture, per oz..$4.0O SALVIA Splendens per oz $1.25 Bonfire " 2.00 Early Dwarf Zurich " 4,00 VINCA .\Il)a, pure wbite, per oz $.50 Rosea " 45 Alba " 50 Jlixed " 45 SPIRAEA 100 1000 Japonica $3.00 $25.00 LI LIU M 100 L. LoiigiBorum, G-S .s.j.OO LILY OF THE VALLEY Prices on Ai>i)lication. OUR FLORIST'S CATAIOG IS READY. Send a postal for your copy. "The most reliable seeds" 53 Barclay St' (T22) New York. X. Y. CHOICE SEEDS FOR PRESENT PLANTING SHAMROCK. TRUE IRISH, PER OZ., $1.00. THOMAS J. GREY CO. 32 Sooth Market St., Boiton, Ma... Jersey Grown Callas 1 1-2 inches in diameter and up. To clean out $50.00 per 1000 O. V. ZANGEN SEEDSMAN, HOBOKEN, N .J. Mention HORTICDLTURB when writing Place your order now for Ayres' Winter Flo^vering SWEET PEA SEED S. BRYSON A.YB.ES CO. " Refi07tified Siveet Pea S/'ecialists" SUNNYSLOPB, INDEPENDBNCE, MO. J. BOLGIANO & SOT" WHOLESALE FIELD AND GARDEN SEEDS Established 18 IS IVriif For Our Loiv Prices LIGHT, PRATT and ELLICOTT STS. BALTIMORE, MD. 160 H 0 E T I C U L T U Pi E January 31, 1914 JOHN BREITMEYER'S —SONS— Cor. Broadway and Gratiot Aves. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs . . . Higli Grade Cut Blooms We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Oiiio, Indiana and Canada. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association. HESS & SWOBODA ri.OR.ISTS Telephones 1501 and L 1683 1415 Farnum St., OIVIA.IHA, NEB. We Will Take Good Care Of All Your Orders IN WISCONSIN C. C. POLLWORTH CO. Milwaukee WILLIAM J. SMYTH Cor. Michigan Ave. and Slst St., CHICAGO, ILL. (Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Asso.) We ship to all points In Illinois and Iowa. Phooes : Aldine 880 Aldine 881 Aldine 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 Co. J. A. VALENTINE Pres. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. DENVER, COLORADO Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue, N. Rochester Phone 506, Long Dist. Bell Phone 2i8q Members Florists Telegraph Delivery "THE HOME OF FLOWERS" The largest cut flower store in Ajiieriea. 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 NEW FLOWER STORES. Elgin, III. — Mrs. Geo. Souster. Philadelphia, Pa. — Frank Polites, Subway. Portland, Ore.— Xiklas & Son, 403 Morrison street. Albany, N. Y.— H. E. Van Wie, 121 North Boulevard. Elyria, O. — Smallwood & McLaugh- lin. Bowers' Drug Store. St. Paul, Minn. — Mrs. Henry A. Boardman, The Saint Paul. New York City. — Siebrecht & Son, Hotel Buckingham, 619 Fifth avenue. STEAMER DEPARTURES Allan. Pretorlan, BostonrfJlasgow. . .Feb. 3 American. New York, N. Y.-S'b.impton. .Feb. 6 St. Paul, N. Y.-S'bampton....Feb. 13 Atlantic Transport. Minneapolis, N. Y. -London. . .Feb. 14 Cunard. Carmania. N. 1^. -Liverpool... .Feb. 7 Ascania, Montreal-London. .. .Feb. 7 Carmania, N. Y. -Liverpool Feb. 4 French. Rochambeau, N. 1'. -Havre Feb. 4 France, N. Y. -Havre Feb. 4 Hamburg-American. Pretoria, N. Y. -Hamburg Feb. 5 Ehaetia, Boston- Hamburg. . .Feb. 5 Leyland. Bobemian, Boston-Liverpool. .Feb. 7 Winifredian,- Bostun-Liverp'l.Feb. 14 North German Lloyd. Bremen. N. Y'. -Bremen Feb. 10 Koenig Albert, N. Y.-Medit'n..Feb. 14 Red Star. Kroonland. N. Y. -Antwerp. . .Feb. 4 Finland, N. Y.-Aiitwerp Feb. 11 White Star. Olympic, N. Y.-S'bampton Feb. 4 Cymric, N. Y'. -Liverpool Feb. 5 Baltic, N. Y.-Liverpool Feb. 12 NEW MEMBERS FLORISTS' TELE- GRAPH DELIVERY. The following Florists have joined The Florists Telegraph Delivery: W. C. Gloeckner, 97 State St., Albany, N. Y. A. W. Smith Co., Keenan BIdg., Pitts- burgh, Pa. Mrs. Cora E. Gove, 184 Main St., Bur- lington, Vt. The Franklin Park Floral Co., 1335 Fair Ave., Columbus, Ohio. Albert Pochelox, Secy. F. T. D. Rochester, N. Y.— J. B. Keller & Sons, Salter Brothers, J. C. Wilson, Boucher and Henry P. Neun have an- nounced their intentions to close their stores at 7 o'clock Saturday nights. ALEX. MgCONNELL 611 FIFTH AVENUE NEW YORK CITY Telegraphic orders forwarded to any p.irt 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 Cabling Foreign Deliveries Must be prepaid Reference or cash must accompany all orders from unknown correspondents. Cable Address, ALEXCOXXELL. New York — Bloomingdale 's -^ Tbe largest Floral Establishment in the Metropolis Best Service — Quick Delivery — Modest Prices Telegraph Orders Carefully Filled DAVID CLARKE'S SONS Deliver orders from any part of the country to New York City Or OUT-GOING STEAMERS Write or Telegraph 2139-2141 Broadway, - New York Telephone 1552-1553 Columbus Establtshed 1874 FLORIST N. E. Cor. 44 St. & Madison Avenae, N. Y. City (Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Asso.) Flowers shipped on all Steamers. Special CorrespOD- dence in all the large cities of Europe and the British Colonies. Telegraph and Cable address, Dardsflor. YOUNG & NUGENT 42 West 28 St, NEW YORK " FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH " GEORGE M. STUMPP 761 Fifth Ave., Cor. E. 58tli St NEW YORK CITY THE ROSERY 23 STEUBEN ST. A.I-B.AIMY, N. Y. FLOWER DEUVERIES FOR ALBANY AND VieiNITY Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery FLOWERS delivered promptly in Buffalo, Niagara Falls, East Aurora, Lockport, Tonawanda, Lancaster and other Western New York cities and towns. 304 Main Street BUFFALO, N. Y. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association Jamiary 31, 1914 HORTICULTUEE Ifii NEW ENGLAND FLOWER DELIVERIES Send flower orders for delivery in Boston and all New Kngland points to THOS. F. GALVIN 126 Tremont St., Boston P. McKENNA & SON (Established 1851.) 770 St. Catherine St.. West MONTREAL, CANADA We give Special AtUntton lo Telegraphic Orders 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 NASHVILLE, TENN. JOY FLORAL COMPANY Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass' n ALBANY. N. Y. Flowers or Design Work DELIVKKKI) IN .\LBANY AND VICINITY ON Ti:l,E«iKAl'lilC OKDER 11 NORTH PEARL STREET, ALBANY, N.Y. ST. LOUIS, MO. FRED C. WEBER 4326-28 Olive St. Member Florists Telegraph Delivery Asiociation NOTICE nV/r/ALS. We have one store only The Far-Famed Flowers of TORONTO Delivered on mail or teleg^raph order tpx Any occasion, in any part of the Dominion. JOHN H. DUNLOP M YoDEe St., TORONTO. ONT. ouoE snos-co FLORISTS iZII F. ST.,KM WASHINGTON, •D.C. GUDE'S Member FlorUts' Telegraph Delivery. MONTREAL All Transfer Orders Killed HALL & ROBINSON ::: s.^ I 825 ST. CATHERINE ST., W. '^ Flowers by Telegraph Leading Retail Florists Listed by Towns for Ready Reference. Orders transferred by telegram or otherwise to any of the firms whose address is here given will be promptly and prop- erly filled and delivered. Allj^nv. N. y.—H. G. Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St. Albaiiv, N. Y.— The Rosary. 23 Steuben St. Boston— Tlios. F. Galvin, 126 Tremont St. Boston— Ed. MacMulkln, 194 Boylston St. Boston— Penn, the Florist, 37-43 Brom- field St. Boston — Hoftman, Mass. Ave. Boston— Zlnn, the Florist, 1 Park St. BuDfalo, N. Y. — S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St. Buffalo, N. Y.— Palmer's, 304 Main St. Chicago, 111.— Schiller the Florist, George Asinus, Jlgr. Chicago— William J. Smyth, Michigan Ave. and 31st St. Cleveland, O.— J. M. Gasser Co., Euclid Ave. Denver, Col.— Park Floral Co., 1643 Broadway. Detroit, Mich.- J. Breitmeyer's Sena, corner Broadway and Gratiot Aves. Kansas City, Mo.— Samuel Murray, !>13 Grand Ave. Milwaukee. Wis.— C. C. Pollworth Co. Montreal, Can.— Hall & Eobinson, 825 St. Catherine St.. W. Montreal, Can.— P. McKenna & Sons, 770 St. Catherine St., West. Nashville. Tenn. — Joy Floral Co. New London, Conn. — Keuter's. New Haven, Conn.— J. N. Champion, 1026 Chapel St. New York— David Clarke's Sons, 2139- 2141 Broadway. New York— Alex. McConjell, 571 5th Ave. New York— Youn? & Nugent, 42 W. 2Stb. New York— Dards, N. E. corner 44th St. and Madison Ave. New York- Bloomingdale's, E. 59th St. New York— Max Sehling, 22 W. 59th St. New York- George M. Stumpp, 761 Fifth Ave. New York— Thos. F. Galvin. B'ifth Ave., at 4eth St. Norwich, Conn.— Renter's. Omaha. Neb.— Hess & Swoboda. 1415 Farnum St. Rochester, N. Y.— J. B. Keller Sons. 25 Clinton Ave , N. St. Louis, Mo.— Fred C. Weber. 4226-28 Olive St. St. Paul. Minn.— Holm & Olson, Inc. St. Paul, Minn. — L. L. May & Co Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y.— F. R. Pier- son Co. Toronto, Can.— J. H. Dunlop. 96 Yonge St. Washington, D. C— Gude Bros., 1214 P St. Washington, D. C— F. H. Kramer. 915 F St.. N. W. Washington, D C. — George H. Cooke. Westerly, R. I. — Renter's. Worcester, Mass.— Randall's Flower Shop. 3 Pleasant St. BUSINESS TROUBLES. J. C. Levenson, 478 Boylston St., Boston, busted. Fred D. Green, of Farmville, Va., a nurseryman and farmer, filed a volun- tary petition in bankruptcy in the United States District Court on Jan- uary 13. He declared liabilities of $26,499.10, more tlian one-half of which are secured by collateral. A petition in bankruptcy has been filed against Mary W. Giatras, florist, at No. 238 Columbus avenue, New York, by these creditors: Growers Cut Flower Co., $1,745; Gerard Dreyer, |99, and Herman Weiss, ?15. It was alleged that she permitted Schloss Bros, to obtain a judgment, under which her stock, sate, fixtures, etc., were sold out on Jan. 16. Red Bank, N. J.— Miss Hartgen has closed up her flower shop here. The store fixtures were bought by Oscar Hesse, Jr. ORDERS FOR NEW YORK WIRE OR PHONE TO MAX SCHLING 22 West 59th Street, adjoining Plaza Hotel Best Florists io the States as References EUROPEAN ORDERS EXECUTED Members of the Florists Telesrrapb Delivery. BOSTON. MASS. "I'enn, The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery S7-43 BROMFIELD STREET Transfer your orders for flower or plant deliveries to 71NN Tte F'orist £jI1111 lParkSt.,Bostoii YALE AND _ ALL CONNEC. TING POINTS Flower and Plant Deliveries. J. N. Champion & Co. 1026 Chapel St., New Haven, Conn. THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, lEVEL Euclid Avenue . RICE CO. The Leading Florists' Supply and Ribbon House 1220 Race Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. St. Paul, Minn. L. L. MAY & CO. Catalogue free on Application Order Vour Flowers for delivery in this section from the LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST BUFFALO S. A. ANDERSON 440 MAIN STREET Special Deliveries Niagara Falls and Lockport 162 HOETICULTURE January 31, 1914 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES NEWPORT HORTICULTURAL SO- CIETY. An unusually well attended meeting o£ this society was lield Jan. 27. Worlt on the schedule for the June show was the main business, and the offer of many special prizes were received from horticultural firms, including the following: Joseph Break & Sons, for tuberous begonias; J. M. Thor- burn Co., vegetables; T. J. Grey Co.. vegetables; James Carter Co., glox- inias; Bobbink & Atkins, roses; A. N. Pierson, roses; W. B. Scott, annual plants. The members of the Newport Garden Association and summer col- ony are also contributing many liberal prizes, which when added the the reg- ular llrt of the Horticultural Society will make a very attractive schedule. This show, which is dated for June 24 and 25, will be held under the auspices of the Newport Garden Association and the Newport Horticultural So- ciety as last year, and present in- dications point to a much more exten- sive display than conditions permitted last year. An ideal place for hold- ing the show is now almost assured. A part of the estate of ex-Senator G. P. Wetmore, on the corner of Belle- vue and Le Roy avenues is the place under consideration, and the Garden Association have proiflised to provide suitable protection for all classes of exhibits. A. MacLellan, A. S. Meikle and secretary Wm. Gray were appointed a committee to work with members of the Garden Association in making ar- rangements for the show. At this meeting President MacKay exhibited two vases of exceptionally well grown stocks "Beauty of Nice" to which a cultural certificate was awarded. J. Robertson". CONNECTICUT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. Malacoides night was observed by the society on January 23rd, Presi- dent Huss exhibiting three plants: one white, one pink, and the other a rose color. Alfred Cebelius showed six plants each of Cineraria grandi- fiora and Cineraria Boddington, the latter being cactus flowered, of a deli- cate pink color. A first-class certifi- cate was awarded to each exhibit. Mr. Cebelius stated that the seed of the cineraria was sown about the 20th of July, and that they had been given nothing but compost up to a few weeks ago. when he commenced giv- ing them liquid manure. President Huss exhibited ferns, showing different stages of growth from the time the seed first sprouts and onward. The secretary read the paper President Huss delivered in New York City recently, when he ex- hibited a miniature greenhouse show- ing the various stages of growth of ferns. Jvlr. "William H. MacKenzie ad- vocated decorating with Primula mala- coides and with white and pink Killar- ney roses, stating that the combina- tion is very pleasing. Alfred Dixox, Sec. HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OF NEW YORK. At the exhibition of the Horticul- tural Society of New York, on Janu- ary 17. Max Schling showed a floral basket and two bouquets of excep- tional beauty and was awarded a di- ploma. A "special" was given to A. N. Pierson for the new rose Hadley, and also to Lager & Hurrell for a fine collection of orchid blooms. J. P. Mossman, gardener for Clement Moore, A. J. Manda gardener for Mrs. H. I. Pratt, J. W. Goodier gardener for C. S. Roebling, W. H. Waite gar- dener for S. Untermyer, J. T. Burns gardener for Miss C. A. Bliss, R. Hughes gardener for J. B. MacDonald, Howard Nichols gardener for J. B. Trevor and J. Canning gardener for A. Lewisohn. were the winners in the va- rious plant and flower classes provid- ed for in the schedule. Orchids and carnation!^ were the leading features. ESSEX COUNTY FLORISTS' CLUB. The regular monthly meeting of the Essex County (N. J.) Florists' Club was held on Thursday evening, Jan. 15th, at the Kreuger Auditorium, Bel- mont avenue. The attendance was good, .almost the entire membership being present. Two new members were elected and after the business meeting a fine social evening was en- joyed. The next, meeting will be held on Feb. 19th. It will be Exhibition Night and the committee expects to have a fine display, as a good many growers have made arrangements to exhibit. Any grower having anything to show at this meeting will get all information from J. Rassbach, of the Exhibition Committee, 23 Broad St., Bloomfield, N. J. John Crossley. Sec, 39 Belleville Ave., Newark, N. J. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. The first entry to be made for an exhibit of roses is by Anton Schultheis ot College Point. L. I., New York. The prize list has been revised and added to. The Mrs. Hubbard gold medal for best new rose of American origin brouj?nt out during the past five years, will be an important event to be decided. There is likely to be a larger num- ber of exhibitors than last year, if in- quiry regarding space position, prizes and dates of exhibits are any guide. Benj.^mix Hammond. Sec. Club and Society Notes. A movement is on foot to organize a strong horticultural society for Hampden County, Mass. A prelimi- nary meeting was held at Springfield on January 16. A joint meeting and exhibition of the Illinois and Indiana State Florists' Associations will be held at Danville. 111., on March 9-11. Preparations are being made for a very large event. Eugene A. Appleton of Providence was elected president of the Rhode Island Horticultural Society at the an- nual meeting held on January 21 in A CORDIAL INVITATION Is extended to the trade t» visit and Inspect our new establishment. Fifth Avenue at 46th Street, New York City. traimsf-er orde:rs bv Telegraph or otherwise (or delivery of Flowers to Steamers, Theatres, or Residences In New York and vicinity executed in best manner. Thos. F. Galvin, Inc. Established 1847 Fifth Ave., at 46th Street, NEW YORK THREE STORES IN BOSTON CHICAGO And Neighboring Towns Are Thorouglily Covered by SCHILLER, THE FLORIST (Member Florists Telegrapli Delivery). Flowergram or Mail Orders from florists anywhere carefully filled and delivered untier tlie supervision of GEORGE ASMUS, Mgr. 2221-2223 W. Madison St., CHICAGO. •Phone West 822 Members Florists Telegraph Delivery REDTER'S STORES IN New London and Norwich, Conn, and Westerly, R. I. We cover the territory between New Haven and Providence GEORGE H. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Ave. and L St., N. W. WASHINGTON, D. C. FTrT PIERSON CO; FLORISTS AND PLANTSMEN TARRYTOWN ON HUDSON, - N. Y. Member nf Florists* Telegraph DgllTpry ST.AJirOKD, CONN. »f ''Quality Shop AVill tiike rare ot all your orders for de- 8ig:ns pr cut flowers. Stamford Seed & Kursery Co., 43 Atlantic St RANDALL'S FLOWER SHOP HARRY I. RANDALL,, Proprietor. Phone: Park 94 3 PLEASANT ST., WORCESTER, MASS. M'tnl'r Florists Telegraph Deliverv Association the lecture room of the Providence Public Library. Mr. Appleton. one of the leading florists of Providence, suc- ceeds Thomas Hope, for the past three years president of the Society. Mr. January 31. iri4 TT 0 n T T C TT T, T 1^ T7 p; 183- ' 'KSty HARrS HANDY HANDLE Fits securely on any stindnrd pot nnrt by the use of a little cliif- 1 12 Inclies Iiii;li, $2.M per doz. 4 24 Inches high, $5.00 per doz. fon or ribbon gives you a Hasl 30 __ ]_ b.5U _ _ expense, Increasing the price of your plants 100 per cent. •> IS 400 0 do a.UO At Your Dealer's or Direct. GEO. B. HART, Manufacturer, 24 to 30 Stone Street, Rochester, N.Y. Hope also served four years as vice- president, and lie declined a renonii- nation. The Danville Florists' Club was or- ganized Tuesday evening, Jan. 13, at the store of Smith Bros., Danville, 111. The election ot officers resulted as fol- lows: President, H. E. Smith; vice- president, Peter Britz: treasurer. Chas. Walker; secretary, Joseph Smith. The Retail Florists' Association, of St. Louis, held its regular monthly meeting on Monday. January 19. The following officers were nominated for offices: Harry Young, president; Theo. Miller, vice-president; A. Ger- nlous, secretary; F. H. Weber, trea- surer. The election takes place at the next meeting. Ex-President Sanders resigned as active member and was elected an honorary member. The County Growers' Association of St. Louis will hold its meeting next week, Wednesday, February 4, at the usual place. A large attendance is looked for. CHICAGO NOTES. One of the handsomest stores in all Chicago is the north side Schiller store, in that fashionable quarter of the city, at 4509 Broadway, where the intersection of Kenmoro makes an acute angle which is ideal in this case. With windows on both streets the appearance at night is that of flowers and blooming plants almost in the open and with the brilliant lights, the handsome equipment of the store shows off to best advantage. This store and the one on West Madison street speak well for the executive ability and far sightedness of Geo. Asmus, the business manager for many years, and the several members of the Schiller family actively en- gaged in the work. Bulb Situation. The injury to the tulip bulbs last summer is daily becoming more ap- parent as the time for blooming comes on. Among the early varieties so far, whole crops of Proserpine have come blind and Le Matelas so far are not promising well. Just what the result will be with the later varieties is hard to tell, but the loss in Chicago will foot up large. One grower, who had forty cases for -.cut flowers, reports everything coming blind and says he will not waste space and effort by bringing any more of them in. Visitors — Martin Smith, Da'"illo, 111.; George Vatter, Marinette, Wis.; Paul Berkowitz of H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Phila. Pa.; Chas Schwake, New York. KOMADA BROS. Manufacturers of all Kinds of WIRE DESIC!MS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 1008 Vine Street, - - PHILADELPHIA, PA. THE Florists' Supply House of America H. BAYERSDORFER & CO. 1129 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa. UNITED ICE MACHINES For Florists and Greenhouses. Hundreds in successful stores everywhere. Let us show you their economy. Ask tor Catalog XI. UNITED REFRIGERATOR & ICE MACHINE CO., Kenosha, Wis. WASHINGTON NOTES. Fred H. Kramer has an interesting window display' at his store on F street. In the center of the window is an old-fashioned spinning wheel and surrounding it is a large quantity of miniatures. A rocky woodland scene and quantities of real cotton blossoms complete the display which is attracting widespread attention. A well thought-out plan to take ad- vantages of the great natural beauty of Rock Creek Park, by making it the foundation for a great national arbo- retum and "a greater botanic garden," is about ready to be jnesented to Con- gress, following conferences between Assistant Secretary of Agriculture Galloway, the District Commissioners, army engineers and members of the Joint committee on Library. William F. Gude, the natfcnal repre- sentative of the S. A. F. and O. H., in conversation with the Hnin iiTTi/uuiE correspondent, states that there seems to be some little misunderstanding with respect to the bill recently intro- duced in Congress providing for the appropriation of $50,000 for erecting a monument to the late William R. Smith. It seems to be the opinion of all that this will be something in the way of a stone but there is absolutely nothing in the bill to give that impres- sion. "A monument," said Mr. Gude, "is anything that perpetuates the memory of a person or event, accord- ing to Webster, and our monument may take the form of a beautiful gar- den, a library, a building to be the home of the S. A. F. and O. H.. or anything else along that line. What we want is to have the bill passed and then a committee will be ap- pointed and florists will be asked to serve thereon. Many things have been suggested but the time is not yet ripe for the making of permanent plans. What is needed now is the sujiport of every florist and society in the push- ing of this bill, after that we will have something to say." Visitors — Joseph Goudy, with H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa.; Robert Schoch, with M. Rice Co., Philadel- phia. Pa.; Joseph Heacock, Wyncole, Pa.; J. L. Towner, with Griffith & Turner Co., Baltimore, Md. CINCINNATI NOTES. Advices from Middletown, Ohio, state Geo. Beckman has withdrawn from the Busy Bee Floral Co. The Cincinnati delegation to the Cleveland meeting this week com- prises, Mrs. and Mrs. J. A. Peterson, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Critchell, Gus Ad- rian, Max Rudolph, R. Witterstaetter and Wm. Murphy. Visitors— A. J. Mueller, New York; A. M. Sanders, of Poehlmann Bros.; Phil Valk, representing Geo. Borgfeldt, New York City; Wm. Gardner, ragr. of P. J. Olinger's greenhouses, New Castle, Ind., and Wm. Rodgers, mgr. of the Miami Floral Co., Dayton, Ohio. BUDDLEIA ASIATICA. So many inquiries have come in re- garding this beautiful winter flow- ering novelty since it was illus- trated in our issue of January 17, that we asked William Anderson, who grew the plant shown in the illustration, for some notes on its culture and no doubt our readers will be interested in Mr. Anderson's reply. He says: "This particular plant was from a cutting tal'.en in August, 1912; so that the plant is about IG months old. It is easily giown and if pinched during the summer until September 1st can be had in flower for Christmas grown in a temperature of S.'i to 60; and, I believe, if grown cooler successional batches could be brought in up until Easter." Buddleia asiatica is one of the Wil- son collections from the wilds of China. It has been given the name of the "White Flowered Winter Lilac." Every shoot terminates in a slender arching raceme of deliciously fragrant flowers, very useful for cut-llower pur- poses. 164 HOETICULTUKE January 31, 1914 GARDENIAS $l.50-$4.00 ^oz. We have quantity as well as quality, and in large lots we can quote special prices. All grades are perfect flowers. The difference is in the size of flowers and length of stem. The Leo Niessen Co, i2?ha^d freest... PHILADELPHIA Mention HORTICTJLTUBB when writing. i:i!!iii:iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiii:iiiii!iiiii:ti!iiiiiii!!!i:!!2 I To Cut Flower Growers and | i Retail Florists i IF YOU want to find a market for your s product a want a regular or special supply S of the product of the best S growers 5 Consult the Advertisements on these Wholesale Flower Pages = The Advertisers Represented Here are the Leadlnf = E Concerns In the Wholesale Flower Trade E ?llllllllllilHIHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIilHHHillllilllllllllllllllilllllHllilS THE BEST LETTERS FOR FLORIST'S USE THOSE MADE BY THE Boston Florist Letter Co. 66 PEABL ST. BOSTON N. F. McCarthy, Mgr. Block Letters, $2.00 per 100. Script letters, $3.00 per 100. Order direct or buy from your local supply dealer. Insist on bavins the BOSTON Inscriptions, Emblems, etc. Always in Stock. BUY BOSTON FLOWERS N. F. McCarthy & co., 112 Arch St., 31 Otis St. BOSTON'S BEST HOUSE A / \ ► CUT f LOWER BOXES 1 I EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. d "- ^ i^ ROBERT J. DYSART PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT AND AUDITOR .Simple methods of correct accounting especially adapted for florists' use. BOOKS BALANCED AND ADJUSTED ^lercliants Bank Building: 40 STATE ST. BOSTON Telephone Main 58 WAen writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE. WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS — ^"^""^ Roses Am. Beauty, Special *' " Fancy and Extra No.i Killamey, Extra " Ordinary Richmond, Hillingdon, Extra '• " Ordinary . . Maryland„Ward,Taft, Sunburst, Ex. " '* " " Ordinary Russell, Shawyer Carnations, Fancy ■ " Ordinary Cattleyas Lilies, Longiflorum Callas Lily of the Valley. Paper Whites, Roman Hyacinths .... Freesias Daffodils Tulips Violets Mignonette Daises Sweet Peas Gardenias Adiantum Smitax . ..... Asparagus Plumosus, Strings (lOo).. " " & Sprep. (loo bchs.) . ■ CINCINNATI January 26 to to to to to to to to to to to to to to 3500 25.00 I 20.00 I 10.00 I 4.00 I 10.00 6.00 I 8.00 I 6.00 40.00 30.00 25.00 15.00 8.00 15.00 8.00 lO.OO 8.00 3.00 2.00 35-00 10.00 8.00 3.00 1 4.00 4.00 4.D0 •75 5.00 I 1.00 ] 1. 00 I ZO.OO 1. 00 I 12.50 40.00 ' 35-00 4.00 3.00 50.00 12.50 12.50 4.00 3.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 1. 00 6.00 1.50 1.50 25.00 1.50 15.00 50.00 50.00 CHICAGO January 26 35.00 25.00 20.00 12.00 6.00 10.00 6.00 8.00 6.00 3.00 2.00 35-00 10.00 10.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 4.00 2.00 2.00 40.00 30.00 25.00 20.00 10.00 15.00 8.00 10.00 8.00 20.00 4.00 3.00 50.00 12.50 12.00 4 00 4.00 4.00 5.00 5.00 1.50 1-25 25.00 .75 12.00 40.00 25.00 2.50 30.00 1. 00 15.00 50.00 50.00 PRICES — Per 100 TO DEALERS ONLY PITTSBURG BUFFALO January 26 60.00 40.00 20.00 15.00 4.00 8.00 6.00 15.00 6.00 3.00 2.00 25.00 10.00 10.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 4.00 3.00 .60 2.00 1. 00 • 50 40.00 25.00 to 75.00 50.00 25.00 20.00 6.00 10.00 8.00 20.00 10.00 4.00 3.00 35-00 12.00 I2.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 5.00 4.00 .75 5-00 1.25 1. 00 1.25 15.00 60.00 35-O0 January 26 to 60.00 to 50.00 to 25.00 to 18.00 to 12. 00 40.00 20.00 15 00 6.00 10.00 6.00 8.00 4.00 2.00 35 -oo 3.00 4.00 4.00 • 50 30.00 30.00 15.00 8.00 12.00 6.00 4.00 3.00 40.00 15.00 10.00 4.00 3.00 5.00 4.00 4.00 ■75 6.00 3.00 . 1.50 1.25 15.00 35-O0 3500 POEHLMANN BROS. CO I Supply of Best Cut Flowers all the Year Around 72-74 EAST RANDOLPH ST., CHICAGO. If interested, eend us your name and address for our weekly price list. PETER REINBERG~ I WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS 37 RANDOLPH STREET ■ . - - CHICAGO, ILL. WELCH BROS. CO. AVIER1C\'^ BEAUTY. KILLAR 'EY. RICHMOND. MARYLAND AND ALL THE SUPERIOR ROSES, LILY OF THE VALLEY. CARNATIONS. ORCHIDS BEST PRODUCED 226 Devonshire Street. Boston, Mass. CHICAGO CARNATION CO. A. T. PYFER, Manager 30 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO, ILL. Wired Toothpicks Manufactured by W.J. GOWEE, Berlin, N.Y. 10,000 $1.75. 50,(100 $-m. Sample free For sale by dealers. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, Inc. WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS Consignment. Solicited Hardy Fancy Fern Our Specialty 38-40 BROftDWAY. DETROIT. MICH E. G.HILL CO. Wholesale Florists PXI^IHIVIOIM^, IIM^. Please mention HortlcnltoTe when irrMag, Jamiary 31, 1914 HORTICULTUKE 165 Flower Market Reports Trade in this market has BOSTON shown little if any Im- provement over last week although it has been brisk at times, it falls flat at others. Roses are still scarce while carnations are in fine con- dition and the supply fairly sood. Vio- lets are plentiful as also lily of the val- ley. Cattleyas and sweet peas can be had in any quantity. Yellow jonquils are in good demand and the supply is good. The market, although BUFFALO gradually improved, has experienced no heavy over-supply the past week. Roses are still scarce, especially the medium and short grade. There have been sufficient carnations to help out. Many shipments of carnations are lacking in quality and there are too many weak stemmed and splits. Lilies have shortened up and the demand has been heavy. Beauties are also scarce. Bar- gain signs have been noticed, but these were on violets only. Other stock in fair supply. The rose situation is CHICAGO simply this, that it is impossible to fill or- ders complete, regardless of price. The shortage is along all lines, but is felt more where demand is heaviest, in medium grades. This is naturally turning the trade to carnations, wliich toward the latter part of the week be- gan to show signs of stiffening in price and diminishing in supply. The market is receiving some fine butterfly sweet peas, which are picked up quickly. There is a good demand for longiflorum lilies and the supply is not large. American Beauties are showing the effect of a whole month, almost entirely without sunshine and the color and quality are not the best. A few extra fancy tulips of double yellow Coronne d'Or were sent in, but there were plenty of poorly grown, short stemmed tulips, that did not sell at all. A limited quantity of long Yellow Prince and a beautiful clear pink claimed by the grower to be a pink La Reine were quickly bought up. Paper whites are again selling well and lily of the valley is in good demand. Last week proved a CINCINNATI good week. Therewas an active demand, and everything cleaned up easily at substantial prices. The supply was very limited, green goods being the only thing that was plentiful. Owing to the continued cloudy and dark weather, rose receipts decreased to a point that was about the minimum for this time of the year. An ordinarily good cut of carnations helped to make up for the deficiency in roses. Gigan- teum lilies which were plentiful also did their share in this work. Other miscellaneous lines, such as callas, narcissus, jonquils and the like en- joyed a good call. There was also a steady demand for the smaller flowers. Sweet peas sold well, most all of them were of excellent quality. One cut of single violets Is very small. The doubles are in a fair supply and move nicely. Lily of the valley, orchids and primrose are offered in good quan- tities. Single Daffodils Golden Spurs, very oholce, .$5.00 per 100; .?10.(H) per 1000. Other Varieties, $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. V.ALLEY. Special, $1.00 per ■■"" Kxtra, $3.00 per 100. ORCHIDS. Cattleyas, best, $ per do/.. ; ifJO.OO per 100. Medi 100. $0.00 per do/.. ; $40.00 per 100. M'edium, $4.00 per doz. ; $2.''i.(K) per 100. Dendrobiunl FornioHUni, .$0.00 per doz. HEADQUARTERS FOR GREENS KIBBOMS AN1> SUPl'IylES. Many new patterns in exclusive Ribbons. If you have not received one of our" new catalogues, advise us at once and we will mail you a copy. Business Hours: From T.30 A. .M. to COO V. M. S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co. PHILADELPHIA NEW YORK 1608-20 Ludlow St. 117 West 28lliSl. WASHINGTON BALTIMORE 1216 H. St., N. W. Franklin & St.PaulSts. WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS TRADE PRICES -Per 100 TO DEALERS ONLY Roses Am. Beauty, Special " " Fancy and Extra No. I Killarney, Extra *' Ordinary Richmond, Hillingdon, Extra " " Ordinary Maryland, Ward, Taft, Sunburst, Extra . " " *' " Ordinary Russell, Shawyer Carnations, Fancy " Ordinary Cattleyas Lilies. Longiflorum . . . Callas.... Lily of the Valley Paper Whiles, komsn Hyacinths Freesias riaftodils Tulips Violets M ignonette Daisies Sweet Peas Gardenias Adianium Smilax Asparagus Plumosus, Strings (icxs) " & Spren. (loo Bchs.) BOSTON January 28 50.00 to 20.00 to 10.00 to 8.00 to 5.00 to 8.00 to lo.oo to to 3.00 to .50 to 6.00 to •75 to 15.00 to 75 to 12.00. to 35.00 to 75.00 30.00 15.00 12.00 6.00 12.00 6.00 12.00 6.00 20.00 4.00 2.00 50.00 12.00 12. 00 4.00 2.00 3.00 5.00 4.00 •75 8.00 2.00 2.00 25.00 1. 00 15.00 50.00 25.00 ST. LOUIS January 26 PHILA. January 26 35.00 to 15.00 to 10.00 to 8.00 to 4.00 to 8.00 to 4.00 to 8.00 to 4.00 to 50.00 25.00 12.50 10.00 6.00 10.00 6.00 10.00 6.00 3-00 1. 00 40.00 10.00 10.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 4.0U 4.00 ■ SO 4.00 1. 00 12.00 35-00 15.00 4.00 2.00 50.00 12.50 12.50 4.00 4.00 4.00 5.00 5.00 1. 00 8.00 1. 00 1-25 15.00 50.00 25.00 75-00 35-00 6.00 10.00 5.00 10.00 5.00 10.00 4.00 8.00 5.00 3.00 25.00 12.00 12.00 2.00 2.00 4.00 4.00 3.00 •25 3.00 2.00 .50 8.00 1.00 15.00 35.00 35.00 85.00 50.00 25.00 15.00 8.00 15.00 8.00 35-a> 6.00 4.00 50.00 15.00 15.00 4.00 3,00 6.00 5.00 5.00 1. 00 6.00 3.00 2.00 25.00 1.50 20.00 50.00 50.00 There is no particu- NEW YORK lar change in busi- ness. Some people claim it is dull, but others do not find it so. American beauties are scarce, selling for 75c. and in some cases $1.00. Roses as a general rule are scarce and lily of the valley is plenti- ful. Lilac sells for $1.50 per bunch. Bulb stock is clearing out nicely. If there is a glut of anything, it is cat- tleyas and gardenias and these are most magnificent in quality but are being sold at ridiculously low figures. Carnations are meeting with good de- mand. T^ilies are not quite so plenti- ful; some especially long stemmed lilies are fetching $15.00 per hundred. There is the usual supply of freesia, myosotis, daisies and other seasonable flowers in market. Very fair week. PHILADELPHIA Prices held firm with upward ten- dency. The demand was good all along the line and nearly everything was on the scarce side except cattle- yas, lily of the valley and daffodils. All roses scarce, especially in the lower and medium grades. Special Beauties jumped a notch. Carnations stiffened up considerably, notwith- ' standing that there was a good sup- ply of very fine quality, and the clean- up was good, there being nothing left at the end of the week for the street gentlemen. The orchid market held about the same as week previous — plentiful and good quality. Oncidium splendidum is now in good form, so is Dendrobium Formosum, and Cattleya Percivaliana. Cypripediums are over. Violets are moving fairly well, but like lily of the valley the market on them is not very brisk. Gardenias also move out fairly well, although it seems as if the popularity of this fine flower is rather less than what it has been the past few seasons. As already noted, daffodils are rather too many for the market to absorb and prices show a tendency to recede, although (Continued uo page jby) 166 HOETICULTUEE January 31, 1914 H. E. FROMENV Wholesale Commission Florist, Choice Cut Flowers, B7 West 28th St. NEW YORK Telephones: 3200, 2201, Madison Square. Moore, Hentz & Nash Wholesale Cominission Florists 55 and 57 West 26th Street Telephone No. 7S6 M^VAf ^^#%rlf Madison Square I^CVw I OlK — WM, P. FORD — Wholesale Florist 107 W. 28tli Street, NEW YORK Call and inspect the Best Establishment in the Wholesale Flower District. GEO C. 5IEBRhCHT WHOLESALE FLORIST ■ OS \A/ES-r ss«ii ST CONSIGNMENS SOLICIIED rBONB{ ^08 (MADISON SO., NEW YORK JOHN YOUNG ^K/Kol^s^l^ F'loris-t: 53 WEST 28th STREET NEW YORK CITY Consignments Solicited Phone 7362 Madison Squeu'e THE KERVAN COMPANY Feras, Moss'^s. Wild Smilax, Galax. Leacotboe, Palmetto* Cyoas, both fresh cut and prepared. Liaure!, Hemlock, all Decoratingr Evergreens. u.{^\ M,ds, 119 W. 28 St., New York ^££D manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets. Wire Work & Novelties ;iiid :iiv de.ilers iu l>fCorative Glassware, Groovers and Florists* Requisites WILLIAM H. KUEBLER Brooklyn's Foremost and Best WHOLESALE COMMISSION HOUSE A First Class Market for aU CUT FLOWERS 28 Willoughby St., BrooklyD, N. Y. M. C. FORD 121 West 28th St., NEW YORK A I^ull Line of ALL CUT FLOWERS. Telephone, 3870 or 3871 Madison Square FRANK MILLANG Wholesale Florist 55-57 West 26tli St., NEW YORK Shipments, any quantity. Whole- sale Market Rates \ i». J. »:i!^i^n: Successor to JOHN I. BAYNOR * Wholesale Commission Florist ^S^^'eV8ISX^£s" W A fill! line of CluMi'e Cut Flower Stock for all purposes. A The HOME OF THE LILY by the 10«, 1000 or 10,000. S TEL. 1998 MADISON SQUARE 49 Wcst 28tb St., Ncw York City \ r L Esttbliihed I Wj^ ^V I | f? ^1 Still Going 1887 •^ ■ i^X. •■ ^^ kM liBi ^Hi ■ ^1 Strong OLDEST IN YEARS BUT UP-TO-DATE IN SERVICE .4 SQUARE DEAL. PROMPT RETURNS. MONEY ALW.VYS RE.4DY. 106 WEST 28TH ST., NEW YORK Opens fi A. M. daily. Telephone, 1(17 and 4468 Mad. Sq. J HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY THE HIGHEST \/ A 1 I C V ALWAYS GRADE OF V M U L. C T ON HAND GARDENIAS, DAISIES, ROSES AND CARNATIONS JAMES McMANUS, mI^H 105 W. 28th St., New York NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only ROSES ANO CARNATIONS American Beauty, Special " " Fancy and E,\tra No. I Killarney, Extra " Ordinary Richmond, Hillingdon, Extra '* " Ordinary Maryland, Ward, Taft, Sunburst, Extra " " " " Ordinary. Russell, Shawy er ■ Carnations, t ancy Grade . - . . , " Ordinary.. .*. Last Half of Wee<> ending Ian. 24 1914 First Half of Week beginning Ian. 26 1914 40.CXJ to 60.00 75.00 to 100.00 20.00 to 30.00 40.00 to 60.00 10.00 to 15.00 10.00 to 30.00 8.00 to 10.00 8.00 to 12.00 3.00 to 8.00 4.00 to 8.00 6.00 to 12.00 8.00 to 12.00 3.00 to 6.00 4.00 to 8.00 8.00 to 15.00 8.00 to 15.00 3.00 to 8.00 4.00 to 8.00 12.00 to 20.00 4.00 to 15.00 2.00 to 3.00 3.00 to 5.00 1.50 to 2.00 s.oo to 3.00 BADGLEY, RIEDEL & MEYER, Inc. WHOLESALE FLORISTS, 34 West 28th St., New York Telephones j l|j|;±} Jl.idison Squ.ire CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED ALBANY CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE I^^IL^Jon"" •""■ 76 Maiden Lane, ALBANY, N.Y. SAVE TIME AND MONEY BY SENDING YOUR OROER TO US Prices Right. Consignments Solicited. Telephone Connection —MONTREAL FLORAL EXCHANGE, LTD.— ORG.\NIZED FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CANADIAN TRADE. CI T FLOWERS AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. Honie-erown Stock a Specialty. STRICTLY WHOLESALE; NOTHING SOLD AT RETAIL. Ample reference furnislied as to staudins and financial ability of the company. 123 MANSFIELD STREET, MONTREAL. P. Q. WALTER F. SHERIDAN Wholesale Commission Dealer in CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 133 West 38th Street, New York Telephone — 3.533-3533 Madison Square CENTRALLY LOCATED. THE HUB OF THE FLOWER MARKET SECTION CHARLES MILLANG Wholesale Florist 55 & 57 W. 26 St., N. Y. Xeleptioue TOU'^ Madison rank II. Ti aeiully Cfnirif- ScheiK k TRAENDLY & SCKENCK AVHoIesale Florists 131 West 28th St., New York Telephones : 798 and 799 M.idison Square Consignments Solicited Telephone 38(iO Madison Square WOODROW & MARKETOS WHOLES.VLE Plantsmen and Florists 41 West 28th Street, NEW YORK January 31, 1914 horticultur: 167 ~-^^ WHOLESALE GEORGE B. HART WHOLESALE FLORIST 24 Stone St., Rochester, N.Y. Flower Market Reports (Ctmiinued from pti^e lb\) this is not very marked as yet. Gol- den spur and others have been added to the French Trumpet Majors. A few double von Sions are to be seen. Acacia pubescens has just made its annual bow to an admiring if select audience. Its cheerful golden smile is like a burst of sunshine in a gloomy world. There was good busi- ST. LOUIS, ness at all the com- mission houses and the demand was more than the market could supply any day last week. Roses and carnations are not any too many. Violets are coming in much better than any time this sea- son and the trade is more hopeful for next month, as St. Valentine's Day demand is always big. Sweet peas, too, are in good supply and the de- mand large. Bulb stock is not any too plentiful and the market cleans up almost daily on Paper Whites and Roman Hyacinths, also lily of the val- ley and lilacs. There is what WASHINGTON might be termed a near-famine in the local flower market. Climatic con- ditions have been very unfavorable during the month. American Beauty roses are the hardest hit and it is almost impossible to pick up a dozen of these at times in any one iilace. The only variety in roses that is plen- tiful is Killarney. Carnations, instead of being a drug on the market as was expected some weeks ago, are bring- ing high prices. The double violets are rapidly being supplanted by the singles and the latter are now being received in extra fine condition. Har- risii lilies are in good demand. Orchids are much more plentiful. Gardenias, too, are plentiful. NEWS NOTES. Monroe & Rcyrwlds is the name of a new wholesale florist firm at 111 W. 28th St., New York. A new wholesale flower establish- ment is to be opened in Indianapolis, Ind., by A. Brandt. James Coyle has removed from 101 West 28th street to 104, on the oppo- site side of the street. PATENTS GRANTED. 1,084,414.. Flower-Box.. Mary Eger, Syracuse, N. Y. B. S. SLINN, JR. \i I o L-Einrs CARNATIONS, ROSES 55 and 57 W. 26th St., New York Shipping Orders Carefully FiUed EDWARD REID WHOLESALE FLORIST 1619-21 Ranstud St., PiiiUdelpkia, Pa. CHOICE BEAUTIES, ORCHIDS, VALLEY, ROSES and all Seasonable Varieties of Cut Flwsn William F. Kasting Co. \A/^Hole8al< 383-387 ELLICOTT ST. lorEs-ts BUFFALO, N. Y. NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only MISCELLANEOUS Cattleyas • Lilies. Longiflorum Callas Lily of the Valley Paper Whites, Roman Hyacinths Freesias Daffodils Tulips Violets . . Miemonette Daises Sweet Peas (per loo bunches) Gardenias Adiantum Smilax Aaparagtu Plumosus, strings (per loo) " & Spreo (loo bunches). last Half of Week ending Jan. 24 1914 20.00 6.00 12.00 1. 00 10 2.00 to 2.00 to 2. 00 to .50 to 2.00 to to 6.00 to 6.00 to •■SO to 8.00 to 15.00 to 10.00 to 50,00 10.00 15.00 4.00 3.00 3.00 5.00 4.00 ,;•" D.OO 2.00 12.00 25.00 ■75 12.00 35.00 ZO.OO First Half of Wert beginning Ian. 26 1914 lo.oo lO.OO lO.OO 2.00 2.0O 2.00 3.00 3.00 •50 2.00 2.00 8.00 6.00 .50 8.00 20.00 20.00 40.00 15.00 la.oo 400 3.00 3.00 4.00 4.00 .75 6.00 300 t6.oo 16.00 •75 12.00 50.00 50.00 PHILADELPHIA NOTES. J. Otto Thilow, of Dreer's, left on the 24th iiist. for Jamaica and ad- jacent points. Object: recreation, in- vestigation and potentiality. He is due back in Philadelphia February 12. Frank Polites has opened a new branch at the ferry terminus of the subway. The fittings are refined and elegant and the show space is unusu- ally ample for this kind of location. This bids well for a large and profit- able outlet for cut flowers and plants. S. S. Pennock, of the Pennock- Meehan Co., headed the Philadelphia delegation for the Cleveland conven- tion of the A. C. S. He bore with him a showing of a new carnation Mrs. Akehurst, a fine pink, distinctively fringed, which looks like a future winner. Among other evidences of progress in the Michell business tliis season is a new department specially devoted to advertising and promotion. It is in charge of E. A. Pettitt. who has been for the past five or six years with X. W. Ayer & Sons. Mr. Pettitt is young and bright and enthusiastic, brimming over with new ideas and thoroughly imbued with the axiom that advertising is the art of com- pelling aijpreciation of the goods one is offering. We extend greetings and welcome. PERSONAL. Among the private bequests of El- bridge Torrey of Dorchester, Mass., who died on Jan. 2, was the sum of $2500 to Frank Farrell, his gardener for many years. W. A. Manda, South Orange, N. J., has just returned from England on the Majestic after the worst shaking-up at sea he ever experienced. He says that the horticultural part of the An- glo-American Exhibition will be an assured success. John J. Hunter, formerly of the firm of Kennedy & Hunter, seedsmen of New York, has accepted a position as special traveling representative for the Consumers' Fertilizer Company of New York. Mr. Hunter has had many years of experience among the greenhouse men and florists, and is well known and popular with the trade. The Consumers' Fertilizer Company, which has an up-to-date factory at Farmingdale, N. J., is man- ufacturing, in addition to their regu- lar grades of farm fertilizers, special fertilizers for greenhouse work, and Mr. Hunter will devote his energies chiefly to this end of the business, for which work he is particularly well quiilified. Boston visitors— Mart. Boks, Ghent, Belgium; E. M. Parmelee, represent- ing J. H. Allen Seed Co., Sheboygan, Mich.; Walter Mott, representing Benj. Hammond, Beacon, N. Y.; Jas. McGregor, Dublin, N. H, Philadelphia visitors: C. Percy Barnard, Northbrook. Pa.; Howard Thompson, Kennott Square, Pa.; L. B. Coddington, Murray Hill, N. J.; W. G. Badgley of Badgley, Reidel & Meyer. Now York City; W. C. Langbridge of Jerome B. Rice Co.. Cambridge, N. Y.; Jasper Lorimer, Bridgewater. Pa.; D. Cameron of Sander & Sons, St. Albans. England; James Harrlgan, represent- ing Peter Henderson & Co., New York City. Editor of HORTICULTURE: Dear Sir: — I enclose a postoffice order for one dollar for HORTICUL- TURE. Could not think of doing with- out it. The illustrations alone would be more than good value to say nothing of the feast of good things every week found in its pages. I read every page with interest; It could hardly be better. Illinois, Jan. 22. 1914. J. 8. F. 168 HOETICULTUEE January 31, 1914 luyer'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 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 R. J. Dysart, 40 State St., Boston. For page see List of AdTertlsera. AMPEI^OrSIS Ampelopsls Veltchii— Largest stock of 2-year transplanted In the United States. All sizes up to strong 3-ft. plant. Send for prices before placing your order else- where. CHAS. BLACK, Hlghtstown, N. J. APHINE Aphlne Mfg. Co., Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. APHIS PUNK Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertlserg. ABAUCARIAS Godfrey Aschmann, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List uf Advertisers. ASPARAGUS J. E. Felthousen, Schenectady, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Sprengeri for sale, 3^4 in. pots, good stock plants, $4.00 per 100. Also lot from bench. Can cut crop at once. Must be lifted to make room. Make me an offer for lot. E. G. BLANBY, Swampscott, AUCUBA Ancuba Japonica, bushy plants, 35c. to |2.e0 each. JULIUS ROEHES CO., Rutherford, N. J. AZAL,EAS P. Ouwerkerk, Hoboken, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Leutby & Co., RosUndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Otto Heinecken, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. John McKenzle, No. Cambridge, Mass. For page 8ee List of Advertisers. A. M. Davenport, Watertown, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Godfrey Aschmann, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. BAY TREES McHutchlson & Co., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. August Rolker & Sons, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Bay Trees and Bux Trees, all sizes and prices. List on application. JULIUS ROEHRS CO.. Rutherford, N. J. BEDDING PLANTS R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. For page see List of Advertisers. BEGONIAS A. M. Davenport, Watertown, Mass. New Winter Blooming Begonia Florence Davenport. For page see List of Advertisers. BOILERS Kroeschell Bros. Co., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. King Construction Co., North Tonawanda, N. Y. "King Ideal" Boiler. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Burnham Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Hltchlngs & Co., New York City. 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., Milwaukee. Wis. BOXWOOD TREES Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. BULBS AND TUBERS J. M. Thorburn & Co.. New York City. Freesla and Lilium Harrlsll Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers. Mlchell's Seed House, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Ralph M. Ward & Co., New York City. Horseshoe Brand Lily Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Boddington, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. John Lewis Chllds, Flowtrfield, L. I., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Henderson & Co., Chicago, 111. Lilium Glganteum. For page sec List of Advertisers. Chas. Schwake & Co., New York City. Horticultural Importers and Exporters. For page see List of Advertisers. O. V. Zangen, Hoboken, N. J. Jersey-Grown Callas. For page see List of Advertisers. C. KEUR & SONS, HILLEGOM, Holland. Bulbs of all descriptions. Write for prices. NEW YORK Branch, 8-10 Bridge St. CANNAS New Wholesale List Just Issued. Send for It. THE CONARD & JONES COM- PANY, West Grove, Pa. Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. Swastika Brand Cannas. For page see List of Advertisers. CARNATIONS Patten A Co., Tewksbury, Mass. Princess Dagmar. For page see List of Advertisers. F. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette, Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. Pa. S. S. Skidelsky & Co., Phila., Carnation Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Carnation Co., Chicago, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. Cottage Gardens Co., Inc., Queens. N. Y. Carnation Matchless. For page see List of Advertlserg. John Barr, So. Natick, Mass. Carnation Mrs. B. P. Cheney. For page see List of Advertisers. J. H. Leach & Son, North Easton, Mass. New Carnation, Pink Supreme. For page see List of Advertisers. CARNATION STAPLE Split carnations quickly, easily and cheaply mended. Pillsbury's Carnation Staple, 2000 for $1.00 post paid. I. L. PILLSBURY, Galeshurg, 111. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Elmer D. Smith & Co.. Adrian, Mich. Chrysanthemum Novelties for 1914. For page see List of Advertisers. Special Bargains. Harlowarden Greenhouses, Greenport, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. CHRYSANTHEMUMS— Continned A. N. Pierson. Inc.. Cromwell, Conn. Chrysanthemum Improved Golden Chad- wick. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. COCOANUT FIBRE SOIL 20th Century Plant Food Co., Beverly, Mas*. For page see List of Advertisers. CYCLAMENS Thomas Roland, Nahant, Mass. For page see List of Advertiser!. A. M. Davenport, Watertown, Mail. For page see List of Advertlsen. 200,000 Giant Flowering Cyclamen Seed- lings in six separate colors, our own grown strain. Seed only taken of Numberbloa- soms. From seed flats, August-sown, $2.S0 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. Once tram- planted, $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. Calk with order. Cultural directions with all packages. CHRIST. WINTERICH, Cycla- men Specialist, Defiance, O. ji: U':! n — ■ DAHUAS ' Dahlias at greatly reduced prices for 1914. Send for wholesale list. Order early. J. L. MOORE, Northboro, Mass. Dahlias. 800,000 Clumps to offer. Send your list of wants to the Largest Dahlia Grower in the World. J. K. ALEXANDER, "The Dahlia King," East Bridgewater, Mass. Dahlias— 2500 field clumps, latest varie- ties, cheap for cash ; or what have you to exchange? GEO. H. WALKER, Dahlia ETipert, North Dighton, Mass. NEW PAEONY DAHLIA John Wanamaker, Newest Handsomest, Best. New color, new form and new habit of growth. Big stock of best cut-flower varieties. Send list of wants to PEACOCK DAHLIA FARMS, Berlin, N. J. DECORATIVE PLANTS A. Lcuthy & Co , Perkins St. Nurserlei, Roslindale, Mass. 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. Woodrow & Marketos, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Keller Co., Inc., Brooklyn and White- stone, L. I., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Schultheis, College Point, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. DRACAENAS J E. Felthousen, Schenectady, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. FERNS A. Leuthy & Co.. Roslindale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. H H. Barrows & Son, WLltman. 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. A. M. Davenport, Watertown, Mass. For page ree List of Advertisers. For List of Advertisers See Page 139 January 31, 1914 HOKTICULTUEE 169 FERNS — Continued AIODZO J. Brynn, Washington. N. J: For page cee List of AdTertlsen. Jobn McKenzie, No. Cambridge. MasB. For page see List of Advertisers. Ernest Oechslln. Elver Forest, 111. Ferns for Dlsbes. For page see List of Advertisers. FERTILIZERS Mtli Centnry Plant Food Co., Beverly, Mass. Fertllene. For page see List of Advertisers. Pulverized Manure Co., Chicago, III. Wizard Brand Cattle Manure. For page see List of Advertisers. Ceniaraers' Fertilizer Co., New York City. Mak-Gro, Odorless Plant Food. For page see List of Advertisers. ■adson Carnon Co., Ballston Spa, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS' LETTERS BMtOD Florist Letter Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. FL,ORI8TS' SUPPLIES N. F. McCarthy & Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. M. Rice Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Reed & Keller, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. ■. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Welch Bros. Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Komada Bros., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWER POTS W. H. Ernest, Washington, D. C. WusLington". 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. FIJNGINE Aphlne Mfg. Co., Madison. N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. GALAX Michigan Cut Flower Co., Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. Kervan Co.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. GERANIUMS Mlchell's Seed House. Philadelphia, Pa. New Scarlet Bedding Geranium, "Helen Miehell." For page see List of Advertisers. R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. For page see List of Advertisers. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. J. E. Felthousen, Schenectady, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. 2000 S. A. Nutt. Rooted Cuttings, fine, $10.00 per 1000. 1000 Mme. Salleroi, i'/j In., $10.00 per 1000. Fine Pelargoniums. 2Vi In., $3.00 per 100. C. W. CURTIS, Irondequoit, N. Y. • T;^ Extra strong 2i/i-ln. stock, ready for shift. S. A. Nutt, $18.00 per 1000; $2.00 per 100. Ricard, Vlaud. Buchner, Poltevlne, $20.00 per lOOO; $2.25 per 100; 3-in., $2.50 per 100. Cash. Prompt shipment. QUAKER HILL NURSERIES, Monroe, N. Y. GLADIOLUS Bldwell & Fohes, Kinsman, Ohio. Gladiolus Panama— Seedling of America. For page see List of Advertisers. GLADIOLUS — Continned John Lewis Chllds, Flowertleld, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Planting slock of the finest Florists' Mixtures. $2.50 per 1000 up. Send for list. H. E. MEADE R. Dover. N. H. America, Extra Selected Bulbs, $15.00 per 1000. America, First Size Bulbs, $12.00 per 1000. America, Blooming Bulbs, $7.00 per 1000. America, Planting Bulbs, $2.50 per 1000. America, Bulblets, $2.50 per Peck; $10.00 per Bushel. BROOKLAND GAR- DENS, Woburn, Mass. _^^__ GLADIOLI. America— Planting Stock, $2.00 per 1000 and up; fine stock — write. Bulblets— Ta- conic, large bright pink. $1.00 quart; $5.00 peck. Silver Trophy Sec. 2 light, 50c. quart; $2.25 peck. Meadowvale florists' light mixture, 75c. quart; $3.00 peck. In- dependence, 50c. quart (about 4000 to a quart). HOMER F. CHASE, R. 44, Law- rence, Mass. GLASS Sharp, Partridge & Co., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Parshelsky Bros., Inc., 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., Oluey, 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. 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.. New York City. For page see List of .Advertisers. Metropolitan Material Co., Brooklyn, N. Y. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION Bird Steel-frame Greenhouse Co., Inc., New York City. 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. Frank Van Assche, Jersey City, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Burnham Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co., Chicago, III. Plerson U-Bar Co., New York City. Metropolitan Material Co., Brooklyn^^^^. Hltchlngs & Co., New York City. GUTTERS King Construction Co.. N. Tonawanda, N. Y. King Channel Gutter. For page see List of Advertisers. Metropolitan Material Co., Brooklyn, N. Y. Iron Gutters. HAIL INSURANCE Florists' Hail Asso. of America. J. G. Esler, Saddle River, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. HARDT FERNS AND GREEN GOODS Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, Detroit. Mich. For page sea List of Advertisers. The Kervan Co., New York For page see List of Advertisers. HARDWOOD ASHES Unleached Hardwood Ashes For Sale. GEORGE L. MUNROE & SONS, Oswego. N. Y. HART'S HANDY HANDLES Geo. B. Hart, Rochester, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. HEATING APPARATUS Kroeschell Bros. Co , Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Bird Steel-frame Greenhouse Co., Inc., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Burnham Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. HELIOTROPES Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. RBRBACEOUS PERENNIALS Bay State Nurseries, No. Ablngton, Uaia, For page see List of Advertisers. P. Ouwerkerk, HobokeUj N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Old Town Nurseries, M. P. Haendler, Prop., South Natlck, Mass. 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. Parshelsky Bros.. Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Burnham Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. INSECTICIDES Aphlne Manufacturing Co., Madison, N. J. Aphine and Fungine. For page see List of Advertisers. Lemon Oil Co., Baltimore, Md. Standard Insecticides. For page see Last of Advertisers. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. Aphis Punk and Nikoteen. For page see List of Advertisers. The H. A. Stoothoft Co.. Mt. Vernon, N. T. Aphicide Powder. For page see List of Advertisers. R. P. Palethorpe Co., Inc., Clarksvllle, Tenn. Nlcoticlde, the Insecticide. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. Elliott & Sons, New York. Scalecide. For page see List of Advertisers. Tobacco Stems, $1.00 hundred pounds. U. CUTLER RYERSON, 108 3d Ave., Newark, N. J. LAURUS Lanrus Cerasus: Bush. 35c.-$1.00 each; Standards, $7.50-$10.00 each; Fyramldi, $5.00-$7.50 each. JULIUS ROEHRS CO., Rutherford, N. X LEMON OIL Lemon Oil Co.. Baltimore, Md. For page see List of Advertisers. LILT BULBS Chas. Schwake & Co., New York City. Horticultural Importers and Erporteri. For page see List of Advertisers. R. M. Ward & Co., New York, N. Y. Horseshoe Bulbology. For page see Lust of Advertisers. Fottler, Flske, Rawson Co., Boston. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. LILT OF THE VALLEY PIPS Angnst Rolker & Sons, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. In writing to Advertisers l(indly mention Horticulture 170 HOETICULTUEE January 31, 1914 UI.Y OF XHE VAI/LEY PIPS — Continued McHutchison & Co., New York City. Berlia Valley Pips. For page see Last of Advertisers. Otto Helnecken, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. /. H. Thorburn & Co., New York City. Cold Storage. For page sea last of Advertisers. Ch.is. F. Meyer, New York City. Cold Storage Lily of the Valley. For page see List of Advertisers. MARGUERITES AlODzo J. Bryan^ Washington, N. J. For page see List of Advertiser!. NIKOTEEN Nicotine Mfg. Co.. St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. NIKOTLANA Aphlne Mfg. Co., Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. NFRSERT STOCK f. Ouwerkerk, Weehawken Heights, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. For page sec List of Advertisers. Bay Btate Nurseries, North Ablngton, Mail. Hardy, Northern Grown Stock. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobblnk 4 Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. P. Hamilton Goodsell, New York, N. I. For page see List of Advertlseri. W. B. Whlttler & Co., South Framlngbam, Mass. For page sec List of Advertisers. Angoit Rolker & Sons, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Breck-Roblnson Nurseries, Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Otto Helnecken, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Landscape Garden Co.. Newburgh, N. Y. Grape Vines, Currant Bushes ; also Horse Radish. For page see List ot Advertisers. Old Town Nurseries, M. P. Haendler, Prop., South Natick, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Felix & Dykhuls. Boskoop. Holland. Nursery Stock for Fall Planting. ONIONS, GIANT R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. ONION SEED Schilder Bros., Chillicothe, Ohio. For page see List of Advertisers. ONION SETS Leonard Seed Co., Chicago, 111. For page jce 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 se3 List of Advertisers. JbUus Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Sander, St. Albans, England. Importer, Exporter, Growers, Hybridists. For page see List of Advertisers. Freeman Orchid Co., Fall River. Mass. • For page see List of Advertisers. PALMS, ETC. A. Lcuthy & Co., 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 sec List of Advertisers. PALMS, ETC.— Continued 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. August Rolker & Sons, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Otto Helnecken, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. PAPER POTS AND DIRT BANDS Square Paper Pots, 3-in., 5000, $3.90; 4-ln., 5000, $7.25. Dirt Bauds, 3-in., 5000, $3.00; 4-in., 5000, $4.50. Price list and samples free. ROCHELLE & SONS, Chester, New Jersey. PEONIES Peonies. The world's greatest collection, 1200 sorts. Send for list. C. BETSCHER, Canal Dover, O. FECKT CYPRESS BENCHES A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Boston, Mail. For page see List of Advertisers. PETCNIAS H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. Double Petunias. PHOEINIX Phoenix Canariensls, flne large plants, J7.50 $35.00 each. JULII'S ROEHRS CO., Rutherford, N. J. PIPE AND FITTINGS Kroesehell Bros. Co., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. King Construction Company, N. Tonawanda, N. Y. Shelf Brackets and Pipe Hangers. For page i"ee List of Advertisers. PLANT AND BULB IMPORTS August Rolker & Sons, New York Clty^ For page see List of Advertisers. McHutchison & Co., New York City. For page tee List of Advertisers. Otto Helnecken, New York. 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 TUBS H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. "Riverton Special." POINSETTIA PULCHERRULl A. Schultheis, College Point, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. POTASH German Kali Works, Inc., New York City. POT BANGERS Pot hangers, Kramer's, $1 doz., by exp., $1.25 by mail I. N. KRAMER & SONS, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. POWER AND SPRAT PUMPS C. J. Jager Co., Boston and Providence. For page see List of Advertisers. RAFFIA McHutchison & Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. REFRIGERATORS FOR FLORISTS United Refrigerator & Ice Machine Co., Kenosha, Wis. United Ice Machines. For page see List 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 S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co.. Philadelphia, P». For page see List of Advertisers. ROSES P. Ouwerkerk. Hoboken, N. J. For page "-ee 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, Mas*. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., Philadelphia, P». For page see List of Advertisers. Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertlseri. Eastern Nurseries, Jamaica Plain, Mail. New Sargent Rose. For page see List of Advertlseri. Wood Bros., Flshkill, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Robt. Scott & Son, Sharon Hill, Del. Co., P«. New Rose KllUrney Brilliant. For page sec LUc of Advertiser!. A. N. Plerson, Inc., Cromwell, Cona. New Roses. For page see List of Advertisers. Extra flne list of 2>4 In., one and tw* year field plants, just Issued. Send for It. THE CONARD & JONES COMPANY, West Grove. Pa. BETED GROWERS Leonard Seed Co., Chicago, 111. For page sec List of Advertisers. California Seed Growers' Association, San Jose, Cal. For page sec List of Advertisers. Braslan Seed Growers Co., San Jose, CaL SEEDS Joseph Breck & Sons, Boston, Mass. For page sec List of Advertisers. Chas. Schwake & Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Mlcbell's Seed House, Philadelphia, Pa. New Crop Flower Seeds. For page sec List of Advertlseri. W. Atlec Burpee & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Boston, Maia. Send for 1914 Catalogue. For page sec List of .\dvertlseri. J. M. Thorburn & Co., New York City. New Crop Flower Seed. For page sec List of Advertisers. Leonard Seed Co., Chicago, 111. Peas, Beans, Radish and all Garden Seeda. For page sec List of Advertisers. Arthur T. Boddlngton, New York For page see List of Advertisers. S. Bryson Ayres Co., Independence, Mo. Sweet Peas. For page tee List of Advertisers. Loechner & Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. T. J. Grey Co., Boston, Mass. Shamrock Seed. For page sec Li5t of Advertisers. Albert Dickinson Co., Minneapolis-Chl«ago. Lawn Grass. The Right Seeds In the Right Place. For page see List of Advertisers. S. D. Woodruff & Sons, New York. Garden Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. O. v. Zangen, Hoboken, N. J. For page ree List of Advertisers. Ant. C. Zvolanek, Lompoc, Cal. Commercial Sweet Pea Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. For List of Advertisers See Page 139 January 31, 1914 HOKTICULTUEE 171 BEEDS — Continued J. Oliver JobnsoD, Wicker Park Station, Chicago, 111. Lawn Grass Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. Burnett Bros., New York City. Seasonable Seeds. For page see List of Advertisers. J. J. Wilson Seed Co.. Newark, N. J. Flower Seeds for Florists. For page see List of Advertisers. Kelway & Son, Langport, England. Garden, Farm and Flower Seeds. For page see List of Advertisers. Asparagus Pliimosus Nanus, Florida grown seed, any quantity. Send for prices. Seedlings and transplanted plants. PETER MACK, Box 172, Orlando, Fla. Fottler, Flske, Rawson Co., Boston, Maai. For page see List of Advertisers. Felix & Dykbuls, Boskoop, Holland. Send for Catalogue. ASTERMUM SEED. Just to remind you lest you forget and be too late, 1 oz., $5.00; Va oz,. $:s.OO; trade pbt., 75e. Cash with order, please. Colors — white, pink, lavender and royal purple. Descriptive circular on application. ALBERT A. SAWYER, Forest Park, IlL SrLKlLINE JTohn C. Meyer Thread Co.. Lowell, Mass. Meyer's Green "Silkaline." SNAPDRAGONS New Winter-Flowering. H. Huebner. Groton. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. SPHAGNCIU MOSS Live Sphagnum moss, orchid peat and ♦rchid basket always on hand. LAGER & HDRRELL, Summit, N. J. SPIREAS J. M. Thorburn Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. STOVE PLANTS Orchids — Ijargest stock in the country. Btove plants and Crotons, finest collection. JULIUS ROEHRS CO , Rutherford, N. J. THE NATIONAL NURSERYMAN National Nurseryman Publishing Co., Inc., Rochester, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. TEOBTABLE PLANTS Bonny Best tomato pl.mts, none better for forcing, grown from Stokes' reselected, $15.00 per lb. seed. Stocky, hardy, trans- planted plants, ready for 3-in. pots, $1.25 per 100 by mail prepaid. S. C. WATTS, Curwensville, Pa. VENTILATING APPARATUS The Advance Co., Richmond, Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. Quaker Machine Co., Richmond. Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. VERMICIDES Aphine Mfg. Co., Madison, N. J. ■ For page see List of Advertisers. WIRED TOOTHPICKS W. J. Cowee, Berlin, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. WIHj:WORK Reed & Keller, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Komada Bros.. Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers Wlreworb. Write for our catalogue. HOLTON & HUNKEL CO., Milwaukee, Wis. WILLIAM E. HEILSCHEB'S WIRE WORKS, 38-10 Broadway, Detroit, Mich. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Albany, N. Y. Albany Cut Flower Exchange, Albany, N. Y. For page Lee List of Advertisers. Baltimore The S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., Franklin and St. Paul Sts. 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 page -'ee List of Advertisers. Brooklyn Wm. H. Kuebler, 28 WUloughby St. For page see List of Advertisers Bnffalo, N. T. William F. Kastlng Co., 383-87 BlUcott St. For page see List of Advertisers. ChlcaEO Peter Relnberg, 37 Randolph St. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Carnation Co., 30 E. Randolph St. For page see List of Advertisers. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. 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 Yorli H. E. Froment, 57 W. 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. James McManus, 105 W. 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. W. F. Sheridan, 133 W. 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. P. J. Smith, 49 West 28th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Moore, Hentz & Nash, 55 and 57 W. 26th St. For page see List of Advertisers. Charles Mlllang, 55 and 57 West 26th St. For page see List of Advertisers. W. P. Ford, New York. For page see List of Advertisers^ Traendly & Schenck, 131 W. 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. The S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., 117 West 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. Badgley, Riedel & Meyer, Inc., New York. For page fee List of Advertisers. Woodrow & Marketos, 41 West 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. J. K. Allen, 100 W. 2Sth St. For page see List of Advertisers. George C. Slebreoht, 109 W. 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. John Young, 53 West 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. Frank Mlllang, 55-57 West 26th St. For page see List of Advertisers. M. C. B'ord, 121 We.st 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. B. S. Slinn. Jr.. 55 and 57 West -JOth St. For page see List of Advertisers. Philadeipbia Leo. NIessen Co., 12th and Race Sts. For page see List of Advertisers. Edward Held, 1619-21 Ranstead St. For page see List of Advertisers. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Philadelphia — Continued The S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., 1008-12 Ludlow St. For page see List of Advertisers. Richmond^ Ind. E. G. Hill Co. For page see List of Advertisers. Rochester, N. Y. George B. Hart, 24 Stone St. For page see List of Advertisers. Washington The S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., 1216 H St., N. W. For page see List of Advertisers. New Offers in This Issue CARNATION PEERLESS PINK. Chicago Carnation Co., Chicago, III. For page see List of Advertisers. CARNATION PRINCE EDWARD. A. Eegerow. Newark, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. CHRYSANTHEMUMS AND UN- ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS. Harlownrdeu (Jreenltnusfs. (Ireenport. N. Y. For patro set- List iif Advertisers. FIVE NEW SINGLE CHRYSANTHE- MUMS. Prank P. Putnam, Lowell, Mass. For page sou List of Advertisers. FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH. "Quality Shop;" Stamford Seed & Nursery Co., Stamford, Conn. For page see List of Advertisers. GLADIOLUS NIAGARA. Bidwell & Fobes, Kinsman, Ohio. For page see List of Advertisers. GLADIOLUS "PEACE." Arthur Cowop, liorlin, N. Y. For paKie see List of .advertisers. HOOSIER BEAUTY, THE RED ROSE FOR 1915. F. Uoruur & Sons Co., La Fayette, Ind., and The E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. IMP SOAP SPRAY. F.astoni I 'lieini<:il Co.. ISoston. Mass. For iianf st'c List of .advertisers. NEW CROP ASTER SEED, Peter Henderson & Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. NEW CROP SEEDS. Stamford Seed & Nursery Co., Stamford, Conn. For page see List of .\dvertisers. SERVICE BUREAU OF THE NA- TIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GARDENERS. M. C. Ebel, Wit.. M;i(lison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. SINGLE DAFFODILS. S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., Philadeipbia, Pa. For page see List (if Advertisers. TUBEROUS ROOTED BEGONIAS- GLOXINIAS— FANCY LEAVED CALADIUMS. Henry A. IJreer, Inc., I'liiladelpliia, Pa. For page see List of .\dvertisers. UNIVERSAL RAT AND MOUSE CATCHER. H. D. Swarts. .Scrautou, I'a. For page see List of Advertisers. In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture 172 HOETICULTURB January 31, 1914 ^0*tt0yvywt0ywtiyt0y»0V¥ymmmtii»' WANTS, FOfl SALE, ETC. AdvertlfiemeDti In this eoLttnui •ne cent a word. Initials comBft as wordt. Cash with ardcr. All correspondcnca addr««Bed "Cars HORTICULTURE" (honld b« Mnt to 11 Hamilton Place, Boson. HELP WANTED GARDENERS WANTED— Man familiar with greenhouse plants and propagating; permanent position in Florida. Man for country place, employing one or two as- sistants: must be familiar with outside work ; no glass. Man for small country place — one man only — some house work. Man for greens keeper, country club; only single men need apply. State age, ex- perience and salary wanted. CARL RUST PARKER. LandscTpe Architect, 910 Fi- delity, Portland, Maine. SITUATIONS WANTED SITUATION WANTED— As Working- Foreman on Commercial, Public or Private Place, by February 15th or later, by good, practical, experienced grower and propa- gator of roses, carnations, mums, all cut flowers, pot and bedding plants, forcing for Easter and Christmas stock. Decora- tor, landscape gardener, good vegetable grower, etc. Capable of taking full charge. German, married, no children, 32 years' experience in Germany and America; honest, sober and steady; best of refer- ences. Please state particulars in first letter. Address "E. Y.," 814 Copeland St., East End, Pittsburgh, Pa. FOR SALE FOR SALE— Ten Miles from Boston 9 Acres of land, .S greenhouses 20x200, 60-h. p. boiler, 7-room bungalow, all modern improvements, nearly new small stable, coal for season all in, everything in A-1 condition. Net income $3,000. Will sell for assessed value. Address "N," care HORTI- CULTURE. FOR SALE— Fresh from factory, new ; 10 X 12, 16 X 18, 16 X 24, double thick. A and B qualities. Market dropped. Now is the time to buy and save money. PAR- SHELSKY BROS.. INC., 215-217 Have- meyer St., Brooklyn, N. Y. NEWS NOTES. Avondale, Pa. — Charles Snyder met with a loss ot about $500 by the pipes of his greenhouse freezing. Tonawanda, N. Y. — Max Groeher has purchased the Summey Green- houses and store on Wheatfield street. Salem, O. — Joseph E. Bonsall, who leased his greenhouses to V. A. Cow- gill, has purchased the lease and will re-enter the business. Washington, D. C. — Louis E. Hoover is now sole owner of the business of Mayberry & Hoover, who dissolved partnership last week. 8 Grape Vines, 6 Currant Bushes All best 3 year old stock. It planted ^ | now or early spring will fruit next ^ I summer. Should ground be frozen " ■ we tell you how to protect and keep them dormant ready for early spring planting. Orders accepted now and forwarded at any future time if preferred. Grapes are Wor- den, Niagara, lona, Concord, the best early mid-season and late varieties. Large cherry currants. Write for list of our $1 Friend Makers, consisting ot all kinds of Fruit Trees. lierries and Ro.'ies. Cultivate Horse-Radish |e" - Farm. Nothing as profitable. We tell you all about it. The Landscane Garden Co., Newburgb, if. Y. Walter Mott's Notes by the Way Westerly, R. I. S. J. Renter & Son are working up a supply of the rose Prince E. C. d'Aren- berg, and from reports received will be pressed owing to the limited stock and large demand. Lady Ann Barron- dell is the latest arrival. 'Tis a fine rose, a very vigorous grower and pleasing shade of pink. Hadley, Mass. The Montgomery Co. establishment has been visited of late by many prominent growers who are especially interested in the new rose Hadley, which in itself well repays the visitor, who sees it now at its best. Only Kil- larneys, Richmonds and Hadleys are grown here, and an excellent oppor- tunity for comparison is offered by the two latter being grown in the same house. Hadley shows up superior in every point, more particularly in color and in foliage. F. R. Pierson, accompanied by J. A. Fotheringham, were interested visit- ors, just previous to my visit. Arrangements have been made for distribution of Hadley by A. N. Pier- son owing to lack of proper facilities at home. Springfield, Mass. J. W. Adams Co. received awards for fruit and conifers at the exhibition of the Mass. State Fruit Association, held here during the past week, and which was a success in every respect. The recent severe freeze will affect much stock that is established here, particularly California privet, of which a stock of forty thousand plants are believed to be affected. Shall know later. Meacham & Haskett of the Posey Shop are increasing their clientage by advertising specials when stock Is plentiful. Just at present 'tis the re- verse. Aitken makes a fine showing of the Mrs. Ward rose in yellow baskets and ribbon, and finds it a big seller. Newport, R. I. The Broadway Hardware Co. will soon reopen on the site of the Weaver Building, destroyed by fire some time since. A full line of garden stocks will be carried. T. J. Nolan, one of the partners, reports a satisfactory list of customers to be transferred to the new store. Gibson Bros., now on Bellevue Ave., have things well shaped out since the partnership was dissolved and have plenty of business ahead. It is rumored here that Carl Jurgens intends removing to Chicago to take up the growing of lily of the valley in that city. St. Louis. — V. H. Morgan, a repre- sentative of Lord & Burnham Co., New York, was a caller last week. John Rosenkrantz & Son, of Heems- stede, Holland, bulb growers and nur- serymen, have opened an office at Webster Grove. tl^ 1 ImIuIU ^poison Giaranteod undor the Insecttclda Act, 19ie. 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, Insects on Rose-bushes, Carnations, etc. without injury to plants and without odor. Used according to di- rections our standard Insecticide will prevent ravages on your crops bv insects. Non-poisonous and liarmless 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. Elffective where others fail. 56 Pint - - 25o; Pint - - 40c: Qnarl - - 75o ^ GalloQ, S1.25: Gallon. S2.00; 5 Gallon Can, &9 10 Gallon Can - - S17.00 Dilute ivith ivater 30 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 Oept. K 420 W. Lexington St., Baltimore, Md. Directions on every package MAKE THE OLD ORCHARD PAY EXPENSES WHILE YOU'RE STARTING THE NEW POWER AND SPRAY PUMPS OF ALL KINDS A full line in stock at both our Boston and Providence stores^Send for Cat- alogue and special price list. C. J. JAGER COMPANY 13-15 Custom Hwse Street Boston 33 Canal Street, Piovlilence, R. I. ^^^^^ Cleans a building^ of Rats and Mice in Kliort time, keeps it cleaned, for it is always ready for use. IMade of galvanized iron, can't get owt of order. Lasts for years. Lar'^e nuniber can be causlit daily. Go to Catcher niorniiijfs, remove device inside, which only takes few seconds, take out dead rats and mice, replace device, it is ready for another catch. Small piece cheese is used, doing; away with poisons, (atc'her is 18 inches ht^^h. It) inches di- ameter. When rats pass device they die, no marks left on them. Catcher is always clean. One of these Catchers set in a livery stable in Scranton, Pa., caught over 100 rats in a month. One Kent prepaid to any place in Vnited States upon receipt of $3. Catcher, 8 in. high, for mice only, pre- paid $1. On account of shipping charges being prepaid, remittance is requested with order. H. I>. SWARTS, Inventor and JManufaeturer, Scranton, Pa, January 31, 1914 HORTICULTUEB 173 SPECIAL GREENHOUSE FERTILIZERS FOR FLORISTS AND GARDENERS Formulated and Manufactured by men who have made a hfe study of FLOWERS— FRUITS— VEGETABLES UNDER GLASS In this Country and Abroad Proper fertilization under glass Is more important than fertilization out of doors — and Fertilization is Our Specialty Wliy pay ocean freight and dealers' commissions on Imported General Fertilizers when you can buy Fertilizer Direct from the Manufacturer especially prepared to meet your individual require- ments. We are also manufacturers of MAK-GRO Odorless Plant Food put up in one pound tins and five pound bags — a splendid side line for Florists operating their own stores. We are at your service on all matters relating to Greenhouse Fertilization. Write us for farther particulars CONSUMERS FERTILIZER CO., ^BufM^nT New York City Factory and Laboratory, Farmingdale, N. J. Experimental Greenhouses, Catonsville, Md. Experimental Farm, Farmingdale, N. J. (FORMERLY THE FUMIGATING KIND) KILLS ALL APHIS $3.00 Per 100 lb. Bag on Cars Mount Vernon, N. Y. WE SELL DIRECT TO THt CM „,. SEEDSMEN CANNOT SELL IT TO YOU^ It you desire a^ lobacco Powder tnat is Guaranteed to Burn, and will Burn and Give Perfect Satisfaction, or Money Back, THE H. A. STOOTHOFF & CO., MOUNT^ERNON, N. Y. ■•^•MMMMa NIKOTEEN 30 L"reS|t"h For Spraying APHIS PUNK For Fumigating ASK YOUR DEALER FOR IT. Guaranteed under the Insecticide Act of 1910, V, 8. No. 48. NICOTINE MFG. CO ST. LOUIS, MO. DO IT NOW Save your trees from scale. Use i-e:oide 5 Gals., $3.25 Wm. Elliott & Sons 42 Vesey St., New York Mention HORTICULTURE when writing Whenever your Plants and Flowers are troubled by Insects, call for NICOTICIDE THE INSECTICIDE Manufactured by R. Palethorpe Co., CLARKSVILLE, TENN. Inc. Cocoanut Fibre Soil Trees mulched with this article will grow larger fruit, better color, and ripen more uniformly than by any other means. We ha\e proved it. 20th CENTURY PLANT FOOD CO. 37 & 29 OCEAN ST., - BEVERLY. MUSS. FERTILIZERS TankaKP. $2,011: Slioep. ijll.^S; Bone, $i.OO; Aslics, *1.!;0; rliospliate, S3.00; Limestone, Ifl.on; lilixiil, Jl.OII; Nitrate Soda, ifl.lH); Siil|)liate rottthli. $;{.50 per 100 lbs. Smallest (lunnlil.v Bold '400 lbs. Cash with order. HUDSON CARBON CO., BALLSTON SPA, N.Y, DO YOU KNOW VERMINE? John Leuns Childs, Flowerfield, N. Y., writes: — "I suppose you will be glad to know that VERMINE Is giving excellent satisfaction. Our greenhouse foreman says that it is the only thing that he has ever used that will liill white ants in the benches." Valentine Burgevin's Sons, Kingston, N. Y., writes: — "We wish to say that we find VERMINE an excellent thing. We used it on a bench planted with Smilax to kill root lice or maggots, which ate the roots, and after two applications our Smilax is taking on new life and has started off to grow." The Gardner Nursery Company, Osage, Iowa, writes: — "We will use VERMINE on our out-of- door fields of strawberry plants If the in- side test continues as satisfactory as it now seems." W. N. Craig, Brookline, Mass, writes: — "I have used VERMINE and found it ef- fective against root maggots, cut worms, earth worms, ants and other ground pests. VERMINE is applied one part to four hundred parts of water by thorouBhly soakin: the soil. It will protect your crops from the ravages of vermLn under, ground without the slightest injury to vegetation. $1.00 Per Quart $3.00 Per Gallon (Special prices on large quantities). For Sale by Seedsmen. We Manufacture APHINE, FUNOINE, SCAtlNE, NIKOXI.4NA. and Aphine Manufacturing Co. Manufacturers of Agricultural Chemicals MADISON, N. J. Canadian Agents: Dupuy & Ferguson, Montreal, Que.; Steele, Briggs Seed Co., Ltd., Toronto, Ont. British Distributors: British and Amer- ican Fertiliaing Co., Liverpool, ilng. tiflNURES Unequalled for Greenhouse and Landscape Fertilizing THE PULVERIZED MANURE CO. 31 Union Stock Yards, Chicago Imp Soap Spray Effective one to thirty-two. SINGLE GALLOriS, $1.65 Sold by All Dealers. EASTERN CHEMICAL COMPANY, - BOSTON When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE. 174 HORTICULTUKE January 31, 1914 Obituary Mrs. Wilson. Mrs. Wilson, mother of James S. Wilson of Des Moines, la., died at her home, 5082 Cabanne avenue., St. Louis, Mo., last week, aged 80 years. One daughter and two sons survive her. C. D. Thayer. Charles D. Thayer, one of the first men to engage in commercial flower growing in Worcester, Mass., 43 years ago, died on Saturday, January 24, aged 63 years, from heart disease. Mr. Thayer retired from business about two and a half years ago. Isaac E. Coburn. Isaac E. Coburn. well known for many years as a grower of fine pan- sies, died at his home in Everett, Mass., after an illness of several weeks, on Thursday, January 22, aged 71 years. Mr. Coburn was born in Wes- ton, Mass., and removed to Everett in 1871. He was a frequent exhibitor at the shows of the Massachusetts Hor- ticultural Society. He leaves two sons and a daughter. GREENHOUSES BUILDING OR CON- TEMPLATED. Warren, Pa. — Lester Graham, one house. Lebanon, Pa. — Hershey Park, con- servatory. Gilchrist, III. — Paulsen Bros., range of houses. Libertyville, III.— J. E. Meredith, one house. Edwardsville, III. — Fred Ammann, orchid house, 15x165. North Milwaukee, Wis. — Grunewald Bros., range of houses. Kirkwood, Mo. — W. J. Pilcher, Lord & Burnham house, 75x200. Orange, Tex. — H. J. Luchter, one house, 18x75. palm house, 48x57. Chicago, III. — Wm. Duntemann, three Garland houses, each 34x175. Philadelphia, Pa.— The West Laurel Hill Cemetery Co., two houses, each. NEW CORPORATIONS. Cleveland, O. — Burkhardt Floral Co.. $10,000 capital stock. Rochester, N. Y.— L. W. Hall Com- pany, nurserymen, capital stock, $2,500. Greenville, S. C. — Piedmont Plant Company, capital stock, $15,000. In- corporators, W. A. Bruce and R. P. Du Vernet. Wilmington, Del. — Scientific Plant Company, general nursery business, capital stock, $25,000. Incorporators, Edward G. Cook, Anna L. Dorsey and Wm. M. Lupton. Mobile, Ala. — Mobile Nursery Com- pany. Capital stock $20,000. Tie offi- cers are as follows: J. B. Dortch, president; P. R. Murray, vice-presi- dent; H. B. Crocker, secretary and treasurer. KING IRON FRAME GREENHOUSES Improved Flat Rafter ''AH the SunUgM AH Day 99 That's what makes things grrow, and that's what our improved Flat Rafter Iron Frame GREENHOUSE gives you, without any sacrifice of strength. Simplified con- struction from foundation walls to eaves, 5^ in. instead of J4 in. rafters, which allows us to reduce their depth from 3K and 4 to 3 inches. Think of the morning and afternoon sunlight this saves. // will pay you lo write for Bulletin No. 46 right now. Take advantage of our free information bureau. KING CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 28 KING'S ROAD > NORTH TONAWANDA, N. Y FIRES. Zimple, La. — A small greenhouse of C. Porim was destroyed by fire last week. Tuscarawas, ' O. — The greenhouses and heating plant of Daniel Affolter were damaged to the extent of $3000 on the morning of January 2d. Westfield, Mass. — A greenhouse of Nicholas Brothers on Dennis street was badly damaged by fire Jan. 26th. Nearly all the glass was broken and the stock destroyed. Loss $2,000. par- tially covered by insurance. Witmer, Pa. — The greenhouse of Ellas Lefever was set on fire by the explosion of the boiler on Tuesday morning, January 13, causing a dam- age of about $300. Only a part of the house, which is 300 feet long, was damaged but many flowers and plants were destroyed. Poughkeepsie, N. Y. — Fire believed to be the work of an incendiary, de- stroyed the handsome Bridgeman dwelling and a number of violet houses on the Ferncliffe estate of Vin- cent Astor at Rhinebeck on Friday, January 23, causing a loss estimated at $15,000. The dwelling and violet houses were recently purchased by Vincent Astor from F. W. Bridgeman. The dwelling was unoccupied, but the violet houses were leased by William Cook, a violet grower of Rhinebeck, and were stocked with plants. For many years plans for erecting a Municipal Horticultural Building in Boston have been discussed but they have fallen through. One of the last things which Mayor Fitzgerald ex- pects to do before giving up his office is to discuss plans for the erection of such a building. The approximate cost will be about $250,000. A DASTARDLY CRIME. Glasgow, Scotland, Jan. 24 — A bomb outrage, believed by the police to have been carried out by militant suffra- gettes, today destroyed the extensive conservatory in the Glasgow Botanic Gardens known as the Kibble Crystal Palace. The great glass roofs and sides of the structure were blown into thousands of pieces. Many valuable plants were ruined. A caretaker succeeded in severing the fuse of a second bomb just before the first one exploded. He had a nar- row escape from losing his life. l>RtER'S Florist Speciaiti«0. New Brand. New Style. Hose "RIVERTON" Furnished in lengths uy to 500 ft. without seam or The'HOSF for the FIOIIIST 54-inch, per ft. ,'15 t. Reel of 500 rt., '* i\%C 2 Reels, 1000 ft., " 14 c, J^-inch, " 13 e. Reels, 500 ft. > ** xaMc Couplings fumishwi HENRT A. DREER. 714 Chestnut Stj Philadelphia, Pa. 1000 READY PACKED CRATES " STANDARD FLOWERPOTS AND BULB PANS can be shipped at an bour's notice, per crate: Price 2000 1% I n. @ $6.00 500 4 in. @ $4.50 1.500 2 ' " 4.88 456 41^ " •• 5.24 1500 2% ' " 5.2,5 320 5 " 4.51 1.500 2% ' " 6.00 210 5% " " 3.78 1000 3 ' " 5.00 144 6 " 3.16 800 31/2 ' " 5.80 120 7 " " 4.20 eo 8 " 3.00 HILFINGER BROS., Pottery, Fort Edward, N.Y. August Rolker & Sons. 51 Barclay St., N. Y. City, Agents Dun SPECIALTY — Uni Distance ard Export Trade r-STANDARD FLOWER— | If your greenhouses are within 500 miles of the Capitol, write us, we can save you money. W. H. ERNEST — 3Stli & M Sts. Washington, D. C. o Jamiary 31. Ittl4 HORTICULTUHE 175 When You Build a Greenhouse Get a Sieki.-Fka-ME one as built by us and you will never regret it. Our houses are the result of years of experience, and are built right and tight. Bird Steel -Frame Greenhouse Co., Inc. r.KNEUAI, SAI^ES OFFICE. 15-17 West 38th Street, New York City HEWS STANDARD POTS POT MAKERS FOR 140 YEARS WUKLUs LAKbba 1 mANUr A(« f Uncna Pearson Street LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y. WRITE FOR CATALOGUE AND DISCOUNTS A. H. HEWS & CO., Inc. Main Office and Factories CAIMBRIDGE, IVIASS. SHARP, PARTRIDGE & CO. Are Leaders in GREENHOUSE GLASS CHICAGO, ILL. OUR PRICES WILL PROVE THIS. I 466 W. Erie Street CHICAGO | [I SASH BARS 32 feet or longer HOT BED SASH PECKY CYPRESS BENCH LUMBER GREENHOUSES ERECTED AND EQUIPPED COMPLETE IF DESIRED Write for ('ir< iilur "W* and I'riceH The A. T. STEARNS LUMBER CO. NEPONSET, BOSTON, MASS. You know the Import- ance of having proper greenhouse fittings, and i a reliable ventilatlnR equipment in your green- house. We manufacture these artiiles in such a man- ner that we feel per- fectly safe in guarantee- ing our material in ev- ery possible manner. It will pay you to in- vestigate. Write ua to- day for catalog, prlcee, etc, ADVANCE CO. Richmond, • Ind. GLASS f"r fiREENHOU.SE and HOT BED SASHE.S. Our iirice.s can be had Ijy mail, aud it will pay you to get tliem. We onrry the largest stoek of Specially Selected Olants in (ireater New York :iliil laji supply any quantity (rum a box lo a ear load on a one day notice, and at lioeli Bottom Prices. S. JACOBS & SONS S«n ':th I'c uscil s.. Ibal |.iillinL: Uii I'V shift ioK a scaltobl is a simple matter. Look at thi- illustr.it ion and yon will see how those .s nnni can p.iinl a 'distance ui) the roof of ."> purlins by onl.\ sliiftinn I heir standin« planks. Combine these care- fully tbou'.'ht mit erection nu'thods with the fact tli.it onr materials arc cnl to tit. at onr factories, and are made ready with holies drilled for immediate erection ; and then yon beprin to see how it is that we cm pin lip our houses so quickly and put them up so well. Uolh of which are vital things to consiilcr when plac- ing; yonr greenhouse orcier. Wonldn't yon rather pay for less useless time being put on your house and h.avc better malerials put into it '.• That's Lord ,V- I!nrnh.im'< way of rioing it. ma Lord and Burnham Company SALES OFFICES: BOSTON PHILADELPHIA CHICAGO ROCHESTER TORONTO, CANADA ^^ Tremont BIdg. Franklin Bank Bldg. Rookery Bldg. Granite BIdg. 12 Queen St., E. p?^^ FACTORIES : Irvington. N. Y. Des Flaines. III. ^ GRAND SPRING EXHIBITION Under the Auspices of the Horticultural Society of New York and the New York Florists' Club $12,500 in Premiums NEW YORK March 21st to 28, 1914 Are you preparing to exhibit? Have you received the preliminary schedule covering plants? If not, write for a copy without delay. Cut Flower schedules ready January first. JOHN YOUNG Secretary, 53 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Telephone, 7362 Madison Square rAiiiiAL A'iKw IN Exhibition of Ameiucan C'akxation Society at Cleveland Tbe table decorations were stiowii in sni;ill luills tonneutiiig. b Deyoreafo the/^ % flORlSt FlANrrpst Tr.rs. IIi(ls;i. I'hiiits. E. NF.CBERT, Wandsbek (Germany) l.ilj ..f llic Valley. I.ihH's fur Kur.-iiiu A. KEILHOLZ. Qnedlinburg (Germany) Uilili^firailc Vcg.-t.il.lr S Is. H. ZTP & CO.. L,l8ge (Holland) WliiiU'sale BulbgroNvers. Sprci.illy Hyacinths. Also Holland and Belgium stork, as Rbododendrons. Azaleas. Palms, etc WRITE FOB PRICES. Miiiticii IIOUTIli I.'lTl;!-: when writiiif,' CYCLAMEN Best strain In existence. 4 inch $36.00 5 inch 60.00 6 inch 75.00 JOHN LEWIS CHILDS THOMAS ROLAND, Nahant, Mass. Flowerfield. L. I., N. Y. 100,000 Geraniums ly:z'p^'. S. A. Nutt. Poltevlne. Grant, Klcard. Buchner. Favorite. Montniort, Doyle, Vlaud. etc $2 40 per 100: $20.00 per 1000. 2\4-lnch Heliotropes, 3 varieties: Lan- tanas 6 varieties: Marguerites, 3 varieties, $2.7.5 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Corre- spondence solicited. ALONZO J. BRYAN, Wathington. New J*rMy ROBERT CRAIG CO. KOSES, PALMS, and Novelties in Decorative Plants. MARKET and 43tli STREETS, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Gladiolus Niagara Color — soft yellow, slightly tinged rose pink in throat. Flowers 4^2 in. across. Very strong grower 41? to 5 foot high. First Size, - - $ 1 CO per 1 GOO Second Size - - 7S " lOOO Third size - - SO " lOOO Bulblets ... ID •• lOOO PIBE STOCK. BIDWELL & FOBES KINSMAN, OHJO TO MAKE ROOM RICABO 104 GERANIUMS POITEVINE. DOYLE, others, $18.00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, 2^ In. DOtt, $2.50 per 100; 3 In., $4.00. ASPARAGUS FLUM08U8, 3 In., $S.0O per 100. FUCHSIAS. 214 in., $2.00 per 100. DRACAENAS, 3 In., $4.00 per 100. J. E. FELTHOUSEN 154 Van Vranken Ave., Schenectady, N. Y. Mention HOETICULTURB when writing For Prompt Shipment Lillum Giganteum Per Per — 100 looe 7-9 in. (300 bulbs to case) $7.00 $60.00 8-9 in. (250 bulbs to case) $8.50 $76.00 A. Henderson & Co. 369 RIVER ST., CHICAGO. February 7, 1914 HORTICULTURE 179 GERAIMILJIVIS, OANIMAS IIM We are Headquarters, and grow the best varieties in Large Quantities Our Wholesale Catalogue is being mailed. Growers of Plants for the Trade R. VINCENT, Jr., & SONS CO. ^A^l Booked now for VALLEY forcing pip>, LILACS and ROSE plants, for pot growing or for cut ; BULBS from Holland and Japan, all fall delivery. Address : AUGUST RdLKER & SONS, 51 Barclay St., or P.O. Box 752, NEW YORK LOECHNER&CO. LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS 1 1 Warren St. , New Yoric, N. Y. IVrUe for quoialioru ^ur- ISMo'fc'fco: ^*li^ «l-i. CHAS.SGHWAKE&GO.,lnc. Horticultural Importers and Exporters 90-92 West Broadway, New York NOW READY— Hohmann's Lily of the V alloy sample cases per 1000 9M49 LI Hum Giganteums 7/U -ini'li, 300 per CBSe U.M 8/10-inch, 225 " " L.I Page Advance Co 214 Albany Cut Flower Ex 200 Allen, J. K 200 Anderson, S. A. .201 Aphine Mfg. Co. 213 Aschmann, G 178 Asnjus, Geo 202 A y r e s Co., S. Bryson 199 Badgley Keidel & Meyer 200 Barr, John 193 Barrows & Son. ISO Bayersdoifer, H. & Co 203 Bay State Nur- series 195 Begerow, A. ...193 Bidwell & l''ol)es.l7S Bird Steel-frame Greenhouse Co. 214 Bloomiugdale's, 200 Bobblnk & At- kins 195 Boddington, A.T.197 Bolgiano & Son, J 199 Boston Florist Letter Co 204 B r a s 1 a n Seed Growers' Cu...l99 Breek, J. & Son,s.l99 Breck - Robinson Nurseric- 190 Breitmeyer's, J. Sons 200 Bryan, Alonzo J.178 Burnett Bros. ..199 Burpee. W. A. & Co 191-199 Champion, J. N. & Co 201 Child s, John Lewis ITS Clarke's D. Sons.200 Page California Seed Growers' Asso.199 Chicago Car- nation Co 204 Cohen, J. M 192 Conard & Jones Co 178 Consumers' Ker- lilizer Co 213 Cook, John 193 Cooke, Geo. H..202 Cottage Gardens Co 178 Cowee, W. J.... 204 Craig, Eobt. Co. ITS Dards 200 Davenport, A. M.1T9 Dawson, H. S...180 Dickinson, A. & Co ISO D o r n e r, F. & Sons Co 193 Dreer, H. A 190-212-214 Duulop, John H.201 Dysart, K. J 204 Eastern Chemical Co 212 Eastern Nurser- ies 180 Ehel, M. C 190 E^ in. *%'S'o''i"or- ROUSEVELT. 2 1-2 in; $5 per 100, $40 per 1000. WHITMANl COMPACTA 2 i.2 in. $S per 100. $40 per 1000. 2 SO at 1000 rates. H.H.BARROWS&SON,Whitman,Mass. - WATERTOWN, MASS. Boston Ferns Small Ferns for Dishes GEBAJJIUMS, AZAtEAS, ETC. JOHN Mckenzie NORTH CAMBRIDGE. MASS. Palms, Ferns, Decorative and Foliage Plants Orders taken uow for IMPORTED hUlUS On hand a splendid stock of Ferns in leading sorts. Also Cocos, Asparagus for Jardinieres. A. LEUTHY & CO. Perkins Street Nurseries Rosllndale.— Bestoo, Mass. SEND FOR THE JOY BOOK ROSES GRAFTED and OWN ROOTS Killarney Queen, Double White Killarney, Lady Hiilingdon, Double Pink Killarney, Maryland, White Killarney, Killarney, Richmond, Kaiserin, Perle, Sunset, Sunrise, Bride, Bridesmaid, Wootton, Clothilde Soupert, etc. Fine Stock from 3-inch pots. Write for Catalogue and Prices. Wood Brothers FISHKILL, N. Y. HORSESHOE BULBOLOGY The New Sargent Rose For 1914 RALPH M. WARD & CO. 71 MURRAY STREET, NEW YORK PALMS, FERNS and DECORATIVE PLANTS JOMIM £ Rutland Road and E. 4Sth St., Telephone 2890 Bedford BROOKLYN, N. Y* When Writing to Advertisers Please IVIen- tion Horticulture stock Limited, $1.50 each. Also Lady Duncan, Dawson, Daybreak, Farquhar, Wm. Egan and Minnie Dawson. Write for prices. EASTERN NURSERIES, Jamaica Plain, Mass. HENRY S. DAWSON, Uanager. J. M. Keller Co., Inc. GRO^A/E:RS DECORATIVE PLANTS OF HIGH QUALITY Fifth Ave. and 65th Street, Brooklyn and White»tone, L. I., New York February 1914 HORTICULTUBE 181 NOTES ON CULTURE OF FLORISTS' STOCK QncBtlons 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 commanlcatloDs should Inyarlably be addressed to the office of HORTICDLTUKE. Abutilons Now that we have plenty ol bottom heat the spare room in the propagating sand should be utilized to the utmost in the rooting of cuttings of indispensable stock. Tliis includes abutilons, a class of plants alto- gether too sparingly represented in florists' stock for their current local trade. There is hardly any purpose for which some one variety of abutilon could not be used. The semi-matured new growths root readily at this time of year and the treatment of abutilons in gen- eral differs but little from that of geraniums. Wlien they are rooted they can be potted into small pots, using a compost of three parts fibrous soil to one of manure and if any leaf mold is handy use some of it. They should have a night temperature of about 5J degrees and from 65 to 70 degi'ees on sunny days. All are good and easily grown subjects for the greenhouse and bedding. Calceolarias Calceolarias should now be in their flowering pots. Use a rather light loam, not chopped or sifted too fine, with a fourth or fifth of thoroughly rotted manure. If the soil is heavy add sand to the manure. Some will be starting to push their flower spikes and these are better to be pinched which causes the plants to break freely and make much nicer flower heads. Short of actual freezing, the plants can hardly be grown too cool. Forty degrees at night is far better than 50 degrees, and in the lower temperatures the green aphis is far less troublesome. Wliile a little winter sun will not harm, we prefer to grow them with a light shade even at tins season. On clear morning we give a light spraying over. Those of the rugosa section are useful at Memorial Day. These should now have their last pinching and can go in their flowering pots. At no time must they be allowed to wilt, and, like the cineraria, they must never be overwatered. Avoid extremes botli ways. Give mild fumigation every week. Care of Mignonette Now the days are beginning to lengthen out, the beds will take more water and they should have liquid manure which should, however, be employed sparingly, both as to strength and frequency of application; a warning wortli heeding. To make these plants bloom freely from now^ou be careful not to have the roots in too wet or dry condition and guard against all ex- tremes in temperature. Keep the night temperature as near 45 degrees as possible with about 10 to 15 degrees higher with sunshine. If the plants are in a vigorous condition they should have a top dressing of cow manure one part and new soil two parts, but don't be too generous with this mulch. A half-inch at a time, and then every now and then as they need it will be better than to indulge in one heavy application. Give daily admission of air to harden the foliage, so it will stand after cutting. Keep them disbudded right along which will give better spikes and better stems to cut from, which will bring better prices. Pelargoniums See that these plants are kept growing from this out. Give them a sunny house, yet one where a low night temperature of 45 degrees or so is maintained. Feed liberally with liquid manure. An alternate top-dress- ing of Clay's or some other equally highly concen- trated fertilizer will also assist in making the wood firm and cause the plants to flower freely. Where they are very much pot-bound they should be repotted in a com- post containing two-thirds fibrous loam, one-third dry cow manure, also a dash each of sand and fine bone. Drain the pots well and pot firmly, leaving good margin for water. Green aphis is the arch enemy of the show pelargonium and must. never be allowed even to show itself. We often see batches of these beautiful plants simply alive with aphis. The growers then give them a heavy smoking, which is likely to remove the pests and flowers at the same time. Fumigate often in light doses. Keep the plants spread out and as light as pos- sible, and on warm days give them a syringing. If they are treated thus, you will get nice, stocky plants which will be creditable to you and satisfactory to your customers. Sowing Asters Now is a good time to sow some of the early asters. There are quite a few florists who have vacant bench room to fill up with something. Probably the earliest of all asters is Early Wonder now obtainable in two colors, pink and white. This comes in at least a week ahead of Queen of the Market, has larger flowers and par- takes more of the character of the Comet section. Queen of the Market is tlie standard early variety to grow. It gives a tremendous crop of flowers not so long- stemmed as the later sorts, but valuable for all classes of design work. The Hohenzollerns are also fine early asters, with big flowers, and are grand for cutting. The seed should be sown now in flats. Cover lightly and place in a temperature of 50 to 55 degrees at night. Keep the little plants, when they appear, close to the glass to make them sturdy. In benching asters, remem- ber that they appreciate a nice and rich soil — one such as chrysanthemums could thrive in. As a rule white asters have first call, pink, light blue and dark blue following in order of popularity. Seeds to Sow Do not fail to make sowings of verbenas, pettmias, torenJas, snapdragons, grevilleas, vincas, myosotis, stocks, mignonette, oelosias, bedding begonias, salvias, pentstemon, Musa eiisette, lantamas, dianthus, dimor- photheea, etc. Start these seeds in a warm house, where they will germinate without any trouble. Mr. Farrell's next notes will be on the following: Alternantheras; Care of Palms; Flowering Shrubs for Easter: Rambler Roses; Sweet Peas : Starting Coreopsis. 182 HORTICULTURE February 7, 1914 HORTICULTURE VOL. XIX FEBRUARY 7, 1914 NO. 6 PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 11 Hamilton Place, Boston. Mass. Telephone, Oxford 293. WM. J, STEWART, Editor and Manaser, SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Tear, In advance, $1.00; To Foreign Countries, $2.00! To Canada, $1.60. ADVERTISING RATES: Per Inch, 30 Inches to pa«e $1.00 DlsconntB on Contracts for consecutive insertions, as follows: One month (4 times), 6 per cent.; three months (13 times), 10 per cent.; six months (26 times), 20 per cent.; one year (52 times), 80 per cent. PBSe and half page space, special rates on application. Entered as second-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— Partial View in Exhibition of American Carnation Society at Cleveland NOTES ON CULTIVATION OF FLORISTS' STOCK— Abutilons — Calceolarias — Care of Mignonette — Pelar- goniums— Sowing Asters — Seeds to Sow — John J. M. Farrell • 181 MID-WINTER SHOW AT BOSTON— WaJ/er Mott 183 NEW RED ROSE HOOSIER BEAUTY— Illustrated. . . 183 AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY— Additional Pro- ceedings— Report of Committee on the President's Address — Additional Prize Winners — Good Team Work — Carnations in Second Year — The Table Ex- hibits— The Banquet 184 Notes of Interest — .1. M. Gasser Co., Table Decora- tion, Illustration 185 Some Cleveland Growers 186 PERENNIALS AND WHAT THEY MEAN FOR THE AMERICAN GARDEN— Ric/iard Rothc 186 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES— Society of American Flor- ists— American Rose Society — Florists' Club of Phila- delphia— New Bedford Horticultural Society 187 Elberon Horticultural Society — Gardeners' and Flor- ists' Club of Boston— Club and Society Notes 188 NEW ROSE FRANCIS SCOTT KEY— Illustration 188 THE SWEET PKA— Edwin Jenkins 189 BRITISH HORTICULTURE— W. H. Adsett 196 SEED trade: — Canners Convention Exhibits — Chicago Seed Notes 19S OF INTEREST TO RETAIL FLORISTS: New Flower Stores — Steamer Departures — Florists' Telegraph Delivery 200 Flowers by Telegraph 201 FLOWER MARKET REPORT: Boston, Buffalo, Chicago 205 Cincinnati, New York, Philadelphia, St. Louis 207 MISCELLANEOUS: New Azaleas 183 Obituary 183 Incorporated 196 News Notes 196-201-212 Philadelphia Notes 198 Business Troubles 201 Chicago Notes 202 Albany Notes 202 Personal 203 Walter Mott's Notes by-the-Way 203 Poastmaster Kasting 207 New Flower Market in Boston 207 Greenhouses Building or Contemplated 212 Fires 212 Two Chums at the Cleveland Meeting, Ulus 186 The scheme for the participation of the Retailers retail florists in a flower show as suceess- in line fully carried out at Cleveland opens up a very promising vista of possibilities. The difficulties which have been found almost unsurmount- able in an exliibition planned on competitive lines are entirely removed and we look to soon see quite a change in the aspect of our flower shows as a result of this well- arranged innovation. Of course, the scheme can be carried out fully as well with standard varieties as with novelties, and with other flowers as well as car- nations. We would suggest, as an improvement, that exhibitors be allowed to use one other small flower in combination with carnations, for grace and color eifect, such as sweet peas or lily of the valley. Last year at New York, the Old and American Carnation Society new problems of faced a rather serious problem the A. C. S. when it came to selecting place and policy for its 1914 meeting. The outcome would seem to indicate that the dilemma was wisely met. Cleveland was selected primarily for its availability as a location where a revival of enthusi- asm and popularity on old-time lines together with an influx of new members might reasonably be looked for. This object was presumably attained, although it might be a question whether the success of this meeting would be repeated under other circumstances and diversions such as an important national event in contiguous ter- ritory and only a few weeks removed. The presence of so many old-time seasoned convention faces from points more or less remote must have been very gratifying to those who carry on their shoulders the responsibilities of the society's management, while no well-wisher of the organization could fail to feel pleased with the 2>reponderauce at the sessions of youthful and closely interested attendants. Just what proportion of these latter availed themselves of the opportunity to take up membership we know not, nor have we any idea to what extent the accessions to membership were affected by the discontinuance of the custom of free admission to the banquet as a members' perquisite, but of the inter- est displayed by the younger element in the meetings and in the banquet there can be but one opinion. The selection of a nearby city for next year's meeting, in view of the foregoing, appears to have been judicious and to offer a reasonable assurance of the continued support of the new blood enlisted on this occasion. Complications are not impossible, however, should the American Eose Society also select Buffalo as its meet- ing place next year as now appears probable, thus intro- ducing once again the problem of a compromise date for a Joint convention with the alternative of a split attendance of long-distance members and more or less dissatisfaction in either case. The decision of the National Flower Show Committee to hold the Fourth National Flower Show in Philadelphia in the spring of 1916 will again bring to the front the same predica- ment between the iusistent advocates of a mid-winter meeting for business reasons and those to whom this is not particularly essential. February 7, 1914 HORTICULTURE 183 MID-WINTER SHOW AT BOSTON. The midwinter exhibition at Boston Jan. 31 to Feb 1, while somewhat lim- ited in the number of exhibits was fully up to the usual high standard of quality. Primulas and begonias exceptionally fine. In cut flowers car- nations showed up well especially the prize winning White Fnchantress and White Wonder, Commodore and Pink Delight. These were staged by A. A. Pembroke. Princess Dagmar from Patten was superb. Many of the local prominent growers were absent with their exhibits, at the Cleveland meet- ing, which was responsible for the limited number here. It was pleasant news to the stay-at-homes to hear they had scored so well out there. There was only one exhibit of roses, a grand vase of the unnamed seedling from the Waban Conservatories. It was conceded that Alex. Montgomery has a gem to introduce to a discriminating flower loving public in the near future. Thos. Roland had the field to himself on sweet peas. Begonia Florence Dav- enport was shown with Glory of Cin- cinnati. Its superiority was evident. Buddleia asiataca from R. & J. Far- quhar & Co., was strikingly attrac- tive. Knight & Struck Co.. had chorizema and epacris. Yellow and white snapdragon from H. Huebner, were very fine. Wheeler & Co., showed a collection of exquisite phalaenopsis. Walter Mott. List of Awards. Plants — Begonia Gloire de Lorraine — l.st, Mrs. J. L. Gardner; 2d, A. M. Davenport. Begonia Glory of Cincinnati — 1st, Mrs. Lester Leland; 2d, A. M. Davenport. Free- sias — 1st, Wm. Whitman; 2d. Miss C. War- ren. Primula sinensis — 1st. Wm. Whitman ; 2d, Wm. Whitman; 3d, Mrs. J. L. Gard- ner. Primula Kewensis — 1st, K. A. Clark. Primula stellata— 1st, Mrs. J. L. Gardner; 2d, Wm. Whitman. Primula obconica — 1st, Wm. Whitman; 2d, Wm. Whitman; ."id. Mrs. J. L. Gardner. Primula mala- ooides — 1st, Wm. Whitman ; 2d, Mrs. Fred- /ericl! Ayer; 3d, Duncan Finlayson. Roman hyacinths — 1st, Wm. Whitman; 2d, Mrs. J. L. Gardner. Calanthes— 1st, Wheeler & Co. Three orchids, other than calanthes — 1st, F. J. Dolansky; 2d, Mrs. J. L. Gard- ner; 3d, F. J. Dolansky. Specimen orchid, other than calanthes — 1st, Col. Charles PfaCf: 2d, Wheeler & Co.; 3d, Mrs. J. L. Gardner. Flowers — Carnations— Vase of fifty, not less than five varieties — 1st, M. A. Patten; 2d, A. A. Pembroke. Vase of twenty-flve. not less than three varieties, private grow- ers only— 1st, E. B. .Jordan : 2d. Mrs. Fred- erick Ayer. Fifty white — 1st, A. A. Pom- broke: 2d, A. A. Pembroke. Fifty red — 1st, A. A. Pembroke. Light pink — 1st, J. W. Minot Co. Flesh pink— 1st. A. A. Pem- broke: 2d, Strouts. Dark pink — Isl. A. A. Pembroke. Crimson — 1st, ,T. W. Minot Co. Scarlet— 1st, J. W. Minot Co. White va- riegated— 1st, A. A. Pembroke. Freesia.s^ 1st. F. W. Fletcher. Violets, single — 1st, Miss C. Warren; 2d. E. Bingham. Violets, double — 1st. E. Bingham. Sweet peas — 1st, Thom;is Roland. Gratuities — Mrs. Frederick Ayer. Erica melanthera: Miss C. Warren. Erica melan- thera and Lachenalia Nelsoni; Mrs. .T. L. Gardner. ;'yclamen ; A. Jl. Davenport. Gloire de Lorraine begonia, white and pink; Thomas Roland, sweet peas: Mrs. C. G. Weld, tulips: Miss C. Warren, Cylisus raceniosus; Wheerer & Co., Phalaenopsis amabllis: Pat-ten & Co., Carnation Prin- cess Dagmar. First-i'laws rertifioates — Thom.'is Roland, wiuter-fl wering sweet peas Chrislnias and White Spencer; H. riuebner. winter-bloom- ing antirrhinums: Duncan Finlayson, Cym- bidinm hybrid, cburneum x insigiii': F. .T. Dolansky. Cattleya Trianae Mrs. Thomas F Galvin: M. A. Patten, Farquhar's Uni- versal mignondte: Waban Rose Conserva- tories, unn.-imed rose. Cultural cert'fleates — Martin Sullivan, su- perior cultivation' of Primula obconica and Primula Malacnides; A. A. Pembroke, vase of Calendula Orange King. Honorable mention — Knight & Struck Co., Epacris paludosa and Chori7.oina cor- NEW RED ROSE, "HOOSIER BEAUTY." This engraving was intended to ap- pear in the advertisement of Messrs. F. Dorner & Sons Co., and E. G. Hill Co., last week, but Uncle Sam was two days behind time in delivering the plate. We are glad to give it room in our reading columns for it is a fine portrait of a fine rose. See adve, on page 149, issue of Jan. 31. data sniendens; R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Buddleia asiatica; Mrs, C. G. Weld, pink snapdragons. NEW AZALEAS. At the Azalea exhibition in Ghent, Belgium, during the Christmas Holi- days, the Haerens Co., exhibited a number of novelties. Among those which won the most distinction for very early forcing qualities and color of the flowers were the following Azalea indica varieties: Haere Will's Pink Pearl: very sim- ilar in color to Enchantress carnation. President Edg. Wartel; a sport of Pres. Osw. de Kerchove. President W. Wil- son; a sport of Vervaenean'^ Very deep rose bordered with lighter pink. Marie Antoinette; an excellent Christmas variety, rose color. Camellia Alba Plena; a double white, similar in shape to camellias. OBITUARY. We very much regret to learn of the death of the youngest daughter of William T. Burton, superintendent of Mrs. Kennedy's estate at Bar Harbor, Me., which occurred on Tuesday even- ing, February 3, very suddenly. Mr. Burton has a host of friends in the profession and all near and far will join in feeling the deepest sympathy for him and his family. 184 HORTICULTURE February 7, 1914 AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY Additional Proceedings REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON THE PRESIDENT'S ADDRESS. Your committee for the considera- tion of the President's address re- spectfully submits the following re- port: Trophies. We feel that the taking of an active executive part in the exploiting and management of a strictly local exhibi- tion, by this society, is likely to lead to serious complications in the future. On the other hand it is the duty of the society to encourage in all feasible ways the public exhibition of the car- nation everywhere. For these reasons your committee does not favor the award of a cup or other trophy of large value at the New York exhibi- tion, as creating a precedent tor sim- ilar demands from other parts of the country in future, which demands could hardly be met. Your committee recommends that one silver and one bronze medal be offered for competi- tion at the New York exhibition and that the society, when proper applica- tion is made, offer similar medals at other exhibitions where it is shown that such exhibitions are of sufficient importance to warrant such offer. Color Classification. The question of the color line in the pink classes having been set for spe- cial discussion need not be considered by this committee except that your committee would recommend, no mat- ter what color divisions may be adopted, that the judges be author- ized, at any time when convinced that a mistake has been made in any entry in the pink classes, to transfer the exhibit wrongly entered to the proper division of the pink class and to con- sider it therein without prejudice, the same as though it had been originally so entered. "Gluts." It seems to your committee that "slumps" or "gluts" in the market are occasional, but inevitable conditions to be met in growing and marketing per- ishable crops. It might be well to sug- gest to the grower the advisability of more strictly and carefully grading and culling his product at such times. We believe that the marketing of car- nations carefully packed in boxes is to be recommended for the better grades and in markets which will ac- cept flowers so packed. Cultural Questions. We doubt that carnations are losing either in fragrance or keeping quali- ties. It is true that some varieties are more fragrant than others — this has always been the case. It is cer- tainly true that flowers produced dur- ing the comparatively sunless winter months will never be so fragrant as in late spring or early summer when the sun is approaching its maximum in Intensity of effect. Your committee feels that the deterioration which oc- curs in carnations is largely due to bad or over-Intensive cultivation and especially to improper methods in the selection of cuttings and their hand- ling. We believe it quite possible to build a variety up by careful cultiva- tion and especially by continued intel- ligent and careful selection in propa- gating. Membership. It is surely to be regretted that more of the men interested in the growing and sale of carnations have not become members of this society. Other societies perhaps are making no better, if as good a showing. We feel that there is no way of largely in- creasing our membership except by the slow and sure way through the ac- tive and continuous efforts of our mem- bers with their individual friends and acquaintances. Your committee is hardly inclined to admit that we have exhausted the possibilities of development in the car- nation in any direction — even in size. Respectfully submitted, S. J. GODDARD, W. Nicholson, W. N. RtTDD. ADDITIONAL PRIZE WINNERS. In our hurried notes last week the name of J. W. Minott Co.. Portland, Me., was acoidentally omitted from. the list of prize winners. This firm won first on 50 "any other crimson" with Pocahon- tas, second on 50 Beacon and second on "any other flesh-pink" with Melody. The Hitchings cup offered as a sweep- stakes in Sec. A., was worthily won by Philadelphia exhibited by S. S. Skidel- sky & Co. The Burki prize for the vase of carnations holding in best con- dition to the end of the exhibition was awarded to S. J. Goddard for his Pink Delight. It is worthy of note that of the five vases considered by the judges for this award, four were from Goddard's collection. The presi- dent-elect evidently "has the goods on him." GOOD TEAM WORK. We do not recall any similar oc- casion where the members of the lo- cal committees of arrangements were more constantly and efficiently "on their job" than at this Cleveland meet- ing. In tact they were in evidence at all times, industriously attending to their duties and in the most courteous manner to all the visitors. These com- mittees were constituted as follows: F. A. Friedley, chairman; Publicity, H. P. Knoble; Decorating, Chas. E. Russell, T. J. Kirchner, Timothy Smith; Entertainment, Geo. W. Smith, Herbert Bate, Herman Hart; Retail display, F. C. W. Brown; Admission, George Bate. mer climate of the locality, which should be cool, and also upon the local demand for the summer grown crop. Strout's at Biddeford, Me., had been very successful in this respect and had the benefit of both the pre-requisites mentioned. It was generally agreed that the hot sun in most places was a great and almost unsurmountable drawback to success with "carried over" carnations. THE TABLE EXHIBITS. The plan for enlisting the support of the retail florists of Cleveland, as carried out, was quite a success. Ten decorated dinner tables were shown, each by a different florist, and the ma- terial in each confined to one new car- nation, the flowers being provided by the respective growers or introducers of these novelties and the assignments being chosen by lot. No awards were given and no priority or distinction recognized. "Philadelphia," entered by S. S. Skidelsky & Co., was nicely ex- ploited by J. M. Gasser Co., the centre being a tall slender vase with three low baskets at the base. Knoble Bros used Roper's Alice Coombe in a slender centre vase flanked by three low vases. Patten's Princess Dagmar was nicely handled by C. M. Wagner. Gloria was well displayed in a beautiful gold VEise and three small baskets by Smith & Fetters. Adam Graham & Sons' sub- ject was Peerless Pink, grown by the Chicago Carnation Co., a lovely combi- nation with Adiantum Croweanum. The Eadie Co. had Matchless, from Cottage Gardens Co. The flowers in the central design were festooned with strands of baby ribbon in soft colors. In this instance, especially, permission to use one flower other than the carna- tion, to add color life would have been a great help to the decorator. Mrs. E. G. Wilson had Gloriosa in a grace- ful vase effect but rather overloaded with pink chiffon. Yellowstone from P. Dorner & Sons Co. was displayed In a low arrangement by Westman & Getz, with Adiantum Farleyense. Joy from A. L. Randall Co. was used in a low handle basket by the Jones-Russell Co. Pink Supreme from J. H. Leach & Son, North Easton, Mass., looked fine in a low wide vase arranged by A. M. Albrecht. CARNATIONS IN SECOND YEAR. In the discussion which followed Mr. Pyfer's paper on carrying over carnation plants a second year, the consensus of opinion seemed to be that the success or failure of such a meth- od would depend largely upon the sum- THE BANQUET. This social feature of the conven- tion, so enjoyable always, was a splen- did success. The baskets and vases of flowers that had been exhibited were now turned to use as table dec- orations for the guests. Many of the ladies were in evening gowns. Officers and speakers were lined up at one long table and the other^ guests were grouped at round tables', making a bril- liant and inspiring picture and there was plenty of good music. President Knoble of the Cleveland Florists' Club started the exercises of the second section with a few words of welcome, expressing the hope that February 7, 1914 HORTICULTUEE i85 the visitors would soon come again to Cleveland. President Brown of the American Carnation Society next made a short address, voicing appreciation of the kindness and hospitality of the florists of Cleveland. Adam Graham was then introduced by him as toast- master. Those who know this versa- tile and eloquent veteran need no as- surance that he kept things going lively. His introductions were inimi- table, full of humor and characteristic Scottish wit. He spoke incidentally of John Thorpe, who was the father of the present chain of florists' organiza- tions, as having made his first home in Cleveland when he came, a young man, to this country from England, and paying a warm tribute to his genius and horticultural ability. He "brought down the house" with a most comical reference to E. G. Hill's pre-eminence in business shrewdness and the declar- ation that Mr. Hill's son Joe was in no respects his inferior, having, ac- cording to his paper read the previous day, "got every plant on the place so educated that they all have to ring the time clock every morning." George Asmus of Chicago, responded for the National Flower Show, telling of the successes of the past and fore- casting the future development not only in indoor shows, but in outdoor exhibiting as at Minneapolis last sum- mer and as contemplated for next summer in Boston. Wm. J. Stewart, of Boston, respond- ed with inborn enthuiasm to the toast for the Ladies. His illustrations of the helplessness of the sterner sex when deprived of the companionship and ministrations of mothers, sisters, daughters and sweethearts drew forth a veritable whirlwind of applause and merriment. Mrs. E. G. Wilson, who re- sponded for the Men was equally suc- cessful In eliciting uproarious applause with her apt and comical allusions to man's place as a perpetual care, yet most delightful luxury in woman's ex- istence. Charles Gibson, a local celebrity long known as "Carnation Charley," proved a very entertaining speaker and story- teller. H. B. Howard of Chicago, said a few words for the Horticultural Press and J. W. Rodgers of Dayton, said some pleasant complimentary things for Our Hosts. W. P. Kasting was received with long-continued applause as the new postmaster of Buffalo. He urged that everyone do all possible to advance floriculture and bring it to its right- ful position as the peer of any in- dustry in the world. He invited all to come to the Buffalo meeting next year and promised to send any errant husbands at that meeting back by par- cel post on request from home. S. J. Goddard, the newly elected president, spoae in terms of praise of the show which Cleveland had gotten together and expressed high hopes for next year's meeting. Telegrams of congratulation were received from Theodore Wirth. Minn- eapolis, and W. P. Gude, Washington, and thQ. Tippecanoe Club of Cleveland, who were having their eleventh cele- bration of McKinley Day. sent thanks for vases of carnations that had been sent from the exhibition to grace their tables. Final resolutions were read by E. G. Gillett, Cincinnati, and then came Auld Lang Syne" as the close of a most enjoyable evening. TiiK J. M. Ga.sser Co. Table Decoeatiox at Cleveland Exiiiiution. Carnation Philadelphia used. NOTES OF INTEREST. One of the most impressive object lessons of the exhibition was the over- whelming advantage in keeping qual- ities shown by the eastern-grown flowers over the majority of the ex- hibits from the west. In fact much of the latter was never put on the tables, practically the entire shipments of two of the large growers in that section arriving in useless condition, as stated in our notes of last week. Just what part the sunless weather of late and express companies' methods of handling, had in the misfortune thus sustained was a much discussed ques- tion on all sides. The eastern growers having traveled much the longer dis- tance were naturally greatly elated. In the discussion of the recommen- dations in the president's address, on Thursday afternoon, W. N. Rudd. speaking for the special committee, recommended that in view of the ser- ious complications that might develop as a result of over active participation with other bodies in any large show, the Carnation Society should not of- fer any very valuable trophy at the New York Show this spring as creat- ing a precedent for a similar demand from other parts of the country which the society would be unable to meet. This and other recommendations were unanimously adopted. were superb examples of modern car- nation development. They were Match- less, Gorgeous and Princess Dagmar, and Matchless, entered by the Cottage Gardens Company, won the prize. These three exhibits were, on vote of the society, sent to the Tippecanoe Club of Cleveland on Thursday even- ing, to adorn the tables at the eleventh anniversary celebration of McKinley's birthday. On Wednesday afternoon a party of about 30 of the long-distance visitors was taken in autos, under escort of Messrs. C. J. Graham, Friedley, Bate Bros, and other local florists, to see the city and suburbs. Calls were made at the greenhouses of Adam Graham & Sons, F. R. Williams Co. and Frank Friedley and finally the White auto- mobile factory. Fully two hours were consumed in a very superficial tour through the various departments of this great hive of mechanical industry. Much sympathy as well as wide- spread disappointment was manifested when practically the entire carnation shipments of F. Dorner & Sons Co., and H. Witterstaetter, proved to be un- lit to stage, the flowers being all closed up, the yellow variety. Yellow Prince, being about the only thing saved from the wreck. The three vases of 100 blooms 'each eligible for the award of the Fred. Dorner gold memorial medal for "any undlsseminated seedling carnation." J. A. Peterson's display of twenty specimen plants of his new begonia Melior was a centre of attraction for the trade and the public. In size and luxuriance of bloom it is certainly a marvel. We understand that Mr. 186 HOETICULTUEB February 7, 1914 Peterson has another surprise in th« begonia line nearly ready to spring. TWO CHUMS AT CLEVELAND MEETING. This was one of the few instances where the American Carnation Society escaped blizzard weather as an accom- paniment to its midwinter meeting. A temperature of 65 degrees on January 29 is a record which will long stand unbeaten. The Chicago Carnation Co. distrib- uted a handy tabulated folder, with the various classes of the premium list ready for filling in with the awards. It was a convenience much appreciated by the visitors. If every florist in the country could see the mound of Primula malacoldes with mirror background in the win- dow of the J. M. Gasser Co., the sale of this dainty little plant would be prodigiously increased. A store window filled with straw hats, with a sign reading "Fur Caps $1.60," on January 29 was good evi- dence that Adam Graham has not quite got a monopoly of all the humor in Cleveland. E. Allan Peirce found much interest attaching to his exhibit of the new waterproof paper pots he is about to put on the market. Many advance orders for spring delivery are already booked. We do not know of a more eligible location for a flower store anywhere than the "flat iron" corner In Cleve- land, occupied by the Jones-Russell Co. They make good use of It, too. Birch bark interior finish, particu- larly In windows, seems to be quite popular in Cleveland. We noticed sev- eral of them. SOME CLEVELAND GROWERS. The houses of Adam Graham & Sons are not located where they can get as much sunlight as desirable and the carnations show the result. It does not take long in this smoke-clouded city to get a deposit on the greenhouse roofs which shuts out much of the light. Ferns do finely under such light and general stock looks well. We noted a splendid array of trained Rambler roses that promise good for Easter. Plenty of lilies coming along nicely. All the houses are being fitted as rapidly as possible with cemenl benches. The establishment of the F. R. Williams Co., in which also Bate Bros. and the Cleveland Cut Flower Co. art- interested, comprises a very extensive range of houses mostly of the ridge and furrow type. Tile benches are used throughout. Carnations and roses are grown by the acre and they look good. Bulbous stock is also a large specialty. The visitors were much in- terested in an automatic coal feeding arrangement here. Frank Friedley has also a very large place. Here is found a supply of about everything — carnations, ferns and other greens, bulb stock, callas, roses and a large planting of sweet peas — all in finest of "ship-shape." R. B. Jones, of AdvaiK-e Co., RieliiiiDud Ind. SAJt Seligman New York City. PERENNIALS AND WHAT THEY MEAN FOR THE AMERICAN GARDEN. (A paper It.v Kiehard Rutbo. read before the Pennsylvania Hortieultural Society, at the January meeting.) {Continued fioin page 134) The Procession. Sweet and mellow are the first strains of the vernal prelude with the white of snowdrops, rockcress and leucojum, and the yellow of primrose, narcissus and crocus, and the blue of sclllas, hepaticas, anemones and vio- lets. During April it gains in volume when Primula Sieboldi, Alyssum saxa- tlle and Iris pumila join and the wealth of blossoms of hardy candy- tufts, doronicums, trollius and ranun- culus come in evidence. By the aid of the strong notes of Cottage and Darwin tulips, German iris, foxgloves, bellflowers, lupins, peonies, sweet Wil- liams, anchusas and Pyrethrum hybri- dum it swells on to the glorious height of the May day, emphasized by the festive crescendo of the jubilant color fanfares of the Oriental poppies. For several weeks our garden becomes pregnant with the sweet fragrance of hardy garden pinks, and just when the hardy garden roses are at their height, we may enjoy the most charm- ing three-color accord of June con- sisting of the blue of Delphinium hy- bridum, the white of Annunciation lilies and the yellow of coreopsis or Oenotheras. In turn the bold, stately spikes of Yucca fllamentosa call for our admiration and, from now on, in broad, evenly-balanced cadenzas of the rich shades of Japanese iris. Phlox paniculata, spii-aeas, vernicas, anthe- mis and gladiolus we see ourselves gradually gliding over to the grand color finale of the fall. Montbretias introduce new notes; we also enjoy the playful intermezzo of light-winged masses of flowers of the Japanese ane- mones, swaying in a gentle breeze. The warm golden waves of tall, late helianthus and heleniums roll by and vanish. At last we witness the su- preme effort of dahlias, hardy fall as- ters and chrysanthemums, vieing with the hues of the autumn foliage to give strength and radiance to the closing strains of the most beautiful color symphony on earth. To the thinking human mind, the total picture is an illustration of the fleeting character of all things earthly. The Way of the Enthusiast. Likewise is a certain conventionality on our front lawns exposed to street or highway unavoidable. The herba- ceous flower garden, as part of Ameri- can home grounds, should represent a sheltered atmosphere in which we may be ourselves and nothing more. To suburban and country residents it be- comes more and more a private studio in which to enter into the intimate acquaintance of plant life and enjoy floral beauty. Self-interest, self-action and the free exertion of individual taste in devising and planning, is not only a delightful occupation, but in by far the most Instances the gtiaran- tee for advance and final success. The novice, who with samples of her tap- estry and wallpaper in hand on a busy May day over the seed store counter requests our advice in her se- lection of herbaceous fiower seeds for an immediate lively mid-summer and fall effect, in colors corresponding with the interior of her boudoir, may some- times prove more than amusing. She will, however, in time join the ever- increasing number of more advanced flower lovers, who with pencil and note book in hand, at regular inter- vals, pay visits to our nurseries which command our serious attention. One of the latter category, an ardent gar- den enthusiast, in the course of a con- versation a few years ago, speaking of her beautiful nothern sea coast home, said: "I call myself fortunate to have a gardener who well under- stands how to grow plants; but just think of how much more efficient he would prove if he would love flowers and look at them as I do!" It was a mere incident, causing a remark which throws a flashlight on the sit- uation. To love flowers means m this case to possess the faculty to absorb their beauty, discern character of hab- it and form, and the trained eye and practical experience for the all-impor- tant work of associatin.g hardy plant species for successive effects. Are the majority of us taking notice of the signs of our time, by early preparation for near exigencies? In- sert an "ad" in the want column for a competent man to tai'-e charge of a first-class herbaceous garden; the re- sult and after experience is likely to give you the answer. February 7, 1914 HORTICULTURE 187 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTI- CULTURISTS. A meeting of the National Flower Show Committee was held in the Hotel Statler, Cleveland, Thursday, Jan. 29, 1914. Present: Charles H. Totty, New Jersey; Willis N. Rudd, Illinois; George Asmus. Illinois; A. Farenwald, Pennsylvania; William F. Kasting, New York; John Young, New York. George Asmus, of Chicago, was unani- mously elected chairman of the com- mittee, to succeed Charles H. Totty. Mr. Totty was accorded a hearty vote of thanks for the great work he had done as chairman and for the very successful manner in which he had arranged for and carried out all ar- rangements for the recent successful show held in New York City. The invitation of the Florists' Club of Philadelphia to hold the next Na- tional Flower Show in the spring of 1916 in Philadelphia, was unanimously accepted. The secretary was instruct- ed to invite the Pennsylvania Horti- cultural Society to co-operate in mak- ing this coming show the biggest ever held in this country. Mr. Farenwald presented photographs of the building wherein it was proposed to hold the show and letters giving the dimensions and particulars, especially as to the exhibition hall itself. Chairman Asmus appointed the fol- lowing committees: Premium or Schedule committee: Charles H. Totty, A. Farenwald, Thos. Roland. Committee on Contracts and Lease: A. Farenwald, W. F. Kasting, W. P. Craig. Publicity committee: W. N. Rudd, Chas. H. Totty, John Young. Committee to secure special prizes: Wm. F. Kasting, Theo. Wirth. W. N. Rudd. The meeting was most enthusiastic and stirring addresses were made by W. N. Rudd, Wm. F. Kasting, Chas. H. Totty and A. Farenwald, showing that the experience gained in the re- cent exhibitions would help to make the Philadeli)hia Show the grand success that it should be. It was the unanimous opinion of the com- mittee that no city in the United States is better able to conduct a Na- tional Flower Show successfully than . the city of I'hiladelpbia. It is doubt- ful if many of the members of the so- ciety realize the gfeat amount of hard work which is being done by the Na- tional Flower Show Committee at their meetings and during the time that the arrangements for the Show are being made, and if every society member will assist and do his little share, there is no question but what this exhibition will be the best ever. Department of Plant Registration. Public notice is hereby given that Julius A. Peterson & Sons, of Cin- cinnati, Ohio, submit for registration the Begonia described below. Any person objecting to the registration or to the use of the proposed name, is requested to communicate with the Secretary at once. Failing to receive objection to the registration, the same will be made three weeks from this date. Raiser's description: — Seedling, re- sult of cross between Lonsdale's light pink sport of Gloire de Lorraine, and Socotrana. Strong robust grower, from 12 to 18 inches to 2 feet in height; flowers are borne in great profusion; male flower is 1% to 2 inches across and 4-petaIed; female flower 5-petaled and very rare; color of flowers a soft, delicate, satiny pink, a shade lighter than Glory of Cincin- nati; foliage nearly round and of a dark green color. It flowers from November till March and is in prime condition during December and Jan- uary. Easy to propagate. Succeeds best in equal parts of loam anl leaf mould with some sand added. Tem- perature while in bloom, 56 to 58 de- grees at night. Name. "Melior." John Young, Sec. January 31, 1914. THE AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. The Executive Committee of the American Rose Society will meet in New York City on Feb. 9th. The business before the committee will be the fixing of dates for staging the different exhibits, tlie arranging for managing details, as there are always a number of things that do not show for much, but if not looked after cause many little annoyances. The great exhibition of last year reflected much credit upon the working man- agement. Various entries are already started, and it looks as though the rose growers are going to take a very active interest in the show. The American Rose Society would be very .glad to have early notice of intending exhibitors. Any one having special prizes to offer we shall be pleased to hear from them, A variety shall be considered undisseniinated. which can- not be exhibited by other than the in- troducer. All roses shall be disqual- ified where exhibited with more than two growths fone pinch) except in classes calling for displays. .No va- riety shall win either the American Rose Society Silver Medal or Gold Medal more than once. The Waban Rose Conservatories have offered a special prize of $25.00 for Russell roses. Bkn.iami.n H.\.mm()Mi. Sec. Beacon, N. Y. The American Rose Society records the new rose, "Francis Scott Key" or- iginated by John Cook, Baltimore, a seedling from "Cardinal" crossed with ciimson unnamed seedling, flowers red; ^ize large to very large, with sixty pet- als or more, opening to high center; a strong, free and easy grower aver- aging more long, sturdy stems than any other Hybrid Tea rose. Bk.\.i.\mix Hammond, Sec. FLORISTS' CLUB OF PHILADEL- PHIA. K. T. Brown of the Cottage Gardens was the attraction at the monthly meeting held on the 3rd inst. He gave an informal address full of well di- gested and up-to-date information on the carnation. The latest claimants for public favor were ably discussed and much valuable advice given in regard to propagating and marketing. By careful attention to these details an aggregate return of three and a (luarter cents per flower was realized during the past five years. With an average cost of production of twenty three per plant showing a hand- some profit in growing this flower commercially, provided the retailers do their duty and give proper returns. Comparisons of English methods of growing and marketing were made and such of these as were applicable to our dift'ering conditions and cli- mate were duly noted and recom- mended. The latest word from the Cleveland convention was also a fea- ture of Mr. Brown's very interesting and instructive talk. P. Joseph Lynch of New Castle, Indiana, gave an interesting talk on roses, emphasizing the point that many of the older roses like Bonsilene, Ce- cille Brunner and Marie Guillot were still in the ring and doubtless there were many more worthy of careful test, and the retailers should wake up and make their customers interested. He said it was just as Mr. Brown re- marked about the older carnations. The new ones, many of them were good but we should never be in loo much of a hurry to throw out our old well-tried standbys. Among the exhibits of the evening were some splendid flowers of new varieties, which created great inter- est. Pennock-Meehan showed Mrs. Ake- hurst, also seedling No. 30 clear white and Princess Dagmar. S. S. Skidelsky showed Philadelphia. Cottage Gardens, Matchless and a sport of Mrs. C. W. Ward a pure light pink. Richard Langle, a vase of white Enchantress very well done and a large pure white seedling Freesia. J. M. Rider, Balti- more, vase of pink seedling, color of Enchantress Supreme, also a new white seedling. The secretary read a letter from the S. A. P. National Flower Show Com- mittee stating that the Club's in- vitation to hold their next Interna- tional Exhibiton in Philadelphia had been accepted. The subject for next meeting, "Geraniums," by a master-hand R. Vincent, Jr., of Maryland; stereop- li( on illustrations. NEW BEDFORD HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. The regular monthly meeting of the New Bedford Horticultural Society was held Monday, Feb. 2, with the largest attendance known for several years. It has been the policy for three years past to have all shows free and depend on the generosity of the ])ublic to support these by what is 188 HOETICULTUBE February 7, 1914 practically an associate membership. This has been made possible through the kindness of the trustees of the Public Library, who have granted the use of the first floor of their beautiful ■building together -with janitor service, provided no admission was charged. At this meeting plans were evolved for four free shows the coming sea- son, viz.: Peony show early in June; Rose show the latter part of the same month; Dahlia and general flower show in September; Chrysanthemum show early in November. The annual banquet will be held on the 19th of this month and the annual clam-bake in August, tor which the entertain- ment committee are making elaborate plans. Altogether this bids fair to be the banner year for this society. An entertainment committee was ap- pointed consisting of W. P. Turner, chairman, James McVicker and Oeorge H. Reynolds, William F. Turner. 'FRANCIS SCOTT KEY" HLBERON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. The Elberon (N. J.) Horticultural Society held its regular monthly meeting Feb. 2. This being carnatibn night, the carnation growers of the Elberon section of Long Branch turned out strong and made a very ■creditable exhibition. C. H. Totty, of Madison, N. J., was a welcome visi- tor, acting as one of the judges. He complimented the growers on the quality of the flowers, and especially White Wonder, as grown by George Masson, and Beacon by Thomas Ham- bleton. They were superb. Mr. Sper- ling, of the Stumpp & Walter Co.. was also in attendance and compli- mented the growers on their skill. Following is a list of the awards: Carnation.s — White: George Masson 1st with White Wonder; D. C. Kelly 2(1. White Perfection. Light pinlt : George Masson 1st with Piuii Enchantress; Thomas Ham- bleton 2d, Pink Enchantress; D. C. Kell.v 3d, Pinii Enchantress. Dark Pink : D. C. Kelly 1st with C. W. Ward; Anthony Bauer 2d, C. W. Ward: John Chinas 3d. Northport. Red : Thomas Hamhleton 1st with Beacon ; John Clunas 2d. Beacon. Sweepstakes in all classes : George Masson 1st with White Wonder ; George Masson 2d. Pink Enchantress. D- C. Kelly, cultnral certificates for mig- nonette and Rose Radiance; John Clunas, cultural certificat^e for Phalaenopsis Schil- leriana ; C. O. Duncan, cultural certificate for Coelogyne cristata ; George Masson, honorable mention for sweet peas. Wm. Bryan. GARDENERS' AND FLORISTS' CLUB OF BOSTON The next regular monthly meeting of the club will be held at Horticul- tural Hall, Boston, on Tuesday even- ing, Feb. 17, 1914, at 8 p. m. The lecture of the evening will be by L. W. C. Tuthill of New York, on 'Adver- tising, the Gasolene of Business." It will be carnation night, and many of the 1914 novelties, as well as all the more popular standard varieties will be shown. The annual club bajiquet will be held at Horticultural Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 24. Reception, 5.30 to 6 o'clock. Ban- quet at 6. Following the entertain- ment and post prandial exercises, dancing will be enjoyed. Tickets are now on sale and may be had from any of the oflicers or members of the ex- ecutive committee. W. N. Cbaig, Sec. New Rose by John Cook— A seeding from Cardinal and an unnamed seedling; a strong, vigorous grower, very large flowers, with extra long stems. CLUB AND SOCIETY NOTES. The regular meeting of the Cincin- nati Florists' Society will be held on Monday, Feb. 8, at the club rooms. Green of Fremont, J. R. Simonton of Falls City, Charles Faulkner of Omaha, Lewis Henderson and others. Arrangements are being made for a flower show and trade exhibit in the Mayer building, Erie, Pa., on Marcn 9th to 14th. , As a token of appreciation of his services as president, the Pasadema, (Cal.) Horticultural Association pre- sented to James G. McGillivray, re- tiring president, a gold watch, on the evening of Jan. 16th. The Horticultural Club of Boston, had as guests at its monthly meeting on Wednesday evening, Feb. 4, Dr. George E. Stone of Amherst, Mass., and Dr. J. J. Kennedy of Readville. The topic discussed was Progress in Rose Hybridization. J. 1. Donlan, former secretary of the old New York Gardener's Society says there is a movement on foot to get that organization active again. He will be glad to hear from any of the old members who are interested, at 133 West 28th street, New York City. The Nebraska State Association of Florists held its annual meeting Jan- uary 20th at the Lindell Hotel in Lin- coln. Ed. Williams of Grand Island was elected president and Lewis Hen- derson of Omaha, secretary. Ad- dresses were made by Charles H. At a meeting of the executive com- mittee of the Horticultural Society of Chicago, January 27, it was decided that owing to the difficulty of secur- ing a desirable place to hold the ex- hibition no spring show will be held this year. MicHAEi. Barker, Sec. pro tern. The following officers were elected at the sixth annual meeting of the Boston Retail Florists' Club: Thos. F. Galvin, Jr., president; Henry Comley, vice president; Benjamin H. Green, secre- tary; Julius Zinn, treasurer; Henry Penn, Sam Wax, N. Silverman, F. H. Houghton and Ed. McMulkin, di- rectors. Richard Vincent, Jr., is agitating a proposition for an excursion by water to the S. A. P. convention in Boston next August. Many in Baltimore, Washington and neighborhood have already looked favorably upon the proposition, and Mr. Vincent expects that others from Pittsburgh, Cincin- nati and elsewhere may be induced to join. If a party sufficiently large can be secured, it is proposed to secure a special steamer from Baltimore on the Merchants' & Miners' line. All interested should communicate with Mr. Vincent at White Marsh, Md., who will be able to give cost of trip, etc. February 7, 1914 HORTICULTURE 1k9 THE SWEET PEA. (A paper read before the Horticultural Society of New Vorli by Ed. Jenlilns.) I was led to choose the sweet pea as a subject for my discourse this atternooii for several good and sub- stantial reasons: First, because this beautiful annual is perhaps more truly "everybody's flower" than even the rose or any other plant in cultivation. Secondly, because the sweet pea above any other plant responds to good culti- vation and liberal treatment by yield- ing to us a magnificent display of flow- ers over a long period and forms a grand exception to the old adage which says "you can't have your cake and eat it too," for the more sweet peas you pick the more you have, and, in fact, if you don't pick them you won't have them for very long. The rose and the carnation are sometimes so improved by the hybridist as to lose one of their greatest charms, their perfume, but not so with our favorite. Its Origin. While realizing that you expect from me practical cultural remarks, I feel sure that you will pardon a brief excursion into the history of the in- troduction to cultivation and the sub- sequent development of the sweet pea to its present measure of perfection. As it is almost certain that the sweet pea reached America through Great Britain, we must go back there for a glimpse of its earlier develop- ment. About the last year of the sev- enteenth century an Italian priest named Cupani found the sweet pea growing wild in the island of Sicily and sent some plants of it to a Doctor Uvedale. at Enfield, in England. We do not know much about it from this date for the next hundred years or more, but suppose it to have been cul- tivated to some extent. In 1820, some six colors or shades were listed and in 1860 there were nine. Then, about 1877, commenced the great Eckford epoch when varieties and shades of colors were multiplied with great fre- quency, together with an increase in size and substance. This period of development continued without inter- ruption till about the dawn of the twentieth century, when the sweet pea world was delightfully astonished by the advent of the waved standard, bet- ter known as the Spencer type. As this type reigns supreme today, at least among the summer-flowering kinds, we may well spare a minute to note this wonderful occurrence and to observe that when the sweet pea had reached such a stage of development that she was ready to make a break. or as gardeners call it, "to sport." and she did so in three different places the same season, viz.: in Earl Spencer's garden, in Northamptonshire, (wnence the name of Soencer), and with Mr. TTnwin, at Cambridge; also with Mr. Eckford, at Wem. in Shropshire. This tendency to break in several difl'erent sections the same year has been noted in some other plants, and one might argue that it was a sign that nature was jealous and opposed to monopoly. The old grandiflora variety. Prima Donna, appears to have been the chief factor as a parent of the Spencers, and its general .tendency to throw four flowers to each stem seems to have been transmitted- as a characteristic of the Spencers. The last few years have brought still another change in brings joy to nil who grow, sell, or eat it. It is immensely profitable to the market grower, and "a ,ioy forever" to the amateur gardener. Tile canes' are of ironclad hardihood and need no staking. The.v yichl heavily, all The "JOY" I^I-kA'/ ■ Ilk'I^F^rV lf?<(^ t'be canoes" being literally loaded with -■— '-■"^ "XV_yJl ILi^i^ik.Vi-VJ.'s ,,pj.py (Q^ several years, and am wil- ling to stake my reputation upon it. In the winter of 1(111-12 every Klack- liorry in my trial grounds was iliinuiged more or less e.vcept the Jo.v which came through with every hud and terminal in perfect condition. Grow This Berry. It is Hardy and Wonderfully Productive .TOY Blackberries are coal black, and large, almost as thick through as they are long. In luscious flavor they surpass by far all other Blackberries I have ever grown. In my long experience with this berry its canes have never been affected, even slightly, by orange rust or other fungus disease, and I believe it is immune to them. A full assortment of Strawberries, Raspberries, Blackberries, Grapes, Currants, Gooseberries, Garden Roots, Hardy Perennial Plants, Shrubs and Vines. Ever- green and Shade Trees, Roses, Hedge Plants, etc. Illustrated descriptive catalog replete with cultural instructions, free to everybody. Established 1S78. 200 acres. Quality unsurpassed. Prices low. OV^ErrX^ J- T. LOVETT, Box 153 Little Silver, N. J. duplex standards and occasionally du- plex petals. What the future may have in store we know not, but that greater glories await us in the future, the past gives us every reason to hope. Preparing the Soil. The next phase we have to consider is how to treat the sweet pea so as to get a maximum of quality and quan- tity. The ordinary everyday method is to sow the seed in rows very thick- ly, as soon as the ground is ready to work in spring; then with the excep- tion of giving supports of some kind, the grower leaves the plants to take care of themselves until the flowers appear, and on some naturally rich soil, if perchance the rainfall is more than ordinarily abundant, very good results may now and then follow. How- ever, the true lover and sweet pea en- thusiast will not be satisfied by any such uncertain methods, but will cast about to find means whereby success is more nearly assured. Apart from good seed, the funda- mental basis, the all-im'portant founda- tion of success, lies in the proper preparation of the soil, and if this operation is shirked or in any way skimmed over, your efforts will in a large measure be set at naught, and disappointment will almost surely be your lot. unless you are fortunate enough to possess one of those rare conditions of an ideal soil, rich, deep and porous. Possessing this, you might well ignore this part dealing with the preparation of the soil, but as in about ninety-five per cent, of the cases we are only blest with about six to eight inches of tolerably good soil we must labor heartily to improve this so that we may have from twenty- four to thirty inches of well-manured compost. The time to do this to the best advantage is during the months of September and October, as at this time the ground is usually in good condition for maneuvering. Generally work is not so pressing as in spring, and further it gives time for settling of the soil before planting. Let me now describe the method which I have found very satisfactory, though making no claims to superi- ority over other methods. Assuming a hypothetical case of six rows, each fifty feet long, we would lay out a rectangular plot thirty-six feet by fifty and on the shorter or thirty-six foot side, three feet from the corner, set a stake, then every six feet a stake, until the six rows are indicated. Stakes should be placed opposite each other at both ends and should denote the center of each row. Now com- mencing on the fifty foot side, we re- move the top nine inches to soil from three feet on both sides of the center of row one and place it outside of our plot entirely, to be later carted or wheeled to finish the last row The top soil being removed, we dig a trench (always using the end stakes as a center) eighteen inches deep and two feet wide, placing the subsoil re- moved on either side of the trench where the good topsoil has just been dug off. Then commencing on row two, we remove the topsoil off the six feet wide and to the same depth as before and use it tor filling trench one, but not without mixing about a ton of half decayed farm-yard ma- nure and fifty pounds each of bonemeal and woodashes, also about two pounds of well pulverized sulphate of iron, being sure at all times to thoroughly incorporate the whole mixture. Pro- ceed thus to the last row when soil from row one will be used for filling. As each row is finished endeavor to leave the soil ridged up so as to give the frost a chance to do all the disin- tegrating possible. That all this sounds like a heavy task I know full well, but if you would have good, long stem- med peas, from the middle of June till at least the middle of September, this, or some modification of this method, must be followed. Sowing the Seed. Having prepared the soil we next come by logical sequence to the sow- ing of the seed and by all means spare no efi'ort to secure good seed from a reliable seedsman. If you would not be disappointed in securing some choice variety which , you have set your heart upon, get them as early as possible and keep in a cool place un- til sowing time arrives. Before we sow, or perhaps before we buy, it will be in order to determine how many seeds we require. On the basis of six rows fifty feet long, i 190 HORTICULTURE February 7, 1914 will require six tiundred plants to space the plants six inches apart, which is quite thick enough. At any rate, if we start to raise six hundred, the chances are that from one cause or another a few will succumb be- tween germination and planting out time, it they do we can plant eight inches apart and this will fill up the rows and possibly give better flowers than if planted six inches apart. To raise our six hundred plants we must put in about nine hundred seeds, esti- mating a seventy percent germination which is about what we may reason- ably expect. At the outside it will only require three ounces, as each ounce contains more than three hun- dred seeds. This immediately brings up the question of what is the best time to sow? While personally convinced by reasoning that the autumn is the ideal time to sow in pots or flats, carrying the plants through the winter in frames or a very cool greenhouse, and planting out as late, in spring, and while I am following this method this winter, still I do not feel that I have given it a sufiicient trial to ad- vocate it conscientiously. The system I have followed for several years is to sow in small pots about the middle of February or the beginning of March. Before sowing we treat the seed with cultures of the nitrifying bacteria, believing for the small expense and trouble involved in this operation, that the possible re- sults make it well worth while, but I will not enter into the details of nitrocultures, as full directions al- ways accompany each purchase, any more than to say its application is very simple. The seed being sown, we prefer to germinate at a temperature not less than fifty, because at lower tempera- tures the whites and creams espec- ially are very liable to rot. Some ad- vocate the filing or chipping of the seed coat, and others soaking in tepid water to promote more rapid germina- tion, but at the temperature mentioned and with plenty of water, we have never found these aids necessary. As soon as germination has taken place and the gi-owing points are above the soil, a temperature of forty-five or even lower at night will suit. During the day a free circulation of air is always desirable as it the plants are in any way coddled natural resistance to disease will be impared and instead of a thrifty, hardy plant, we shall have nothing but weaklings. As soon as weather permits, remove the plants to a cold frame as the sooner they get away from artificial heat the better, and on every favorable occasion re- move the sash completely so that the air may have full freedom to play around the plants. Needless to say they must never be allowed to suffer from lack of water, or to become starved for the want of repotting. Ac- cording to locality the plants may gen- erally be planted out in their per manent quarters from the tenth of April to May 1. Planting Out. Still cloudy weather is the ideal con- dition for planting, as on such a day the injury to the plant from tem- porary exposure of its roots will be a minimum. The trenches should have been moderately firmed by walking over them and then raked over finely, do not fear to open the ball and spread out the roots, even at the risk of breaking a few rootlets, as the advan- tages gained by doing so will more than offset any little damage. In plant- ing be sure to press the soil into in- timate contract with all the roots and it the soil be on the dry side, follow the planting with a good watering and then hoe the ground thoroughly. Let not those who have no facilities to do all these things despair because much might be accomplished where the interest is great, and even if we are obliged to sow directly outside, providing we thoroughly prepare the soil in some such manner as here ad- vised, and if our subsequent treatment is of the right kind, very gratifying results may follow. If we must sow in the open, let us make drills about two or three inches deep on top of the prepared trenches and sow just as early as possible, putting the seeds about an inch apart, so as to allow for losses, then it they come up fairly thick, take out enough to leave the plants from six to eight inches apart. Supports. Going back to our plants which we left just planted out, it is advisable to place all around them some bushy brush about a foot or so high, as it will afford some slight protection from cold biting winds, which may be expected at this early season and will give the plants the comforting feel- ing of having something at hand to cling to as soon as they feel the need of it. For permanent supports for sweet peas, there is nothing bet- ter than good brush six to eight feet tall set firmly in the ground, but as this is sometimes rather difficult to obtain, a fairly good substitute will be found in large meshed poultry wire nailed to posts. Having provided good supports for the plants, the routine work will be to keep the ground hoed as frequently as possible and to prevent overcrowd- ing. A little judicious thinning will occasionally have to be practiced bv cutting away superfiuous shoots. If flower buds should appear before the plants have reached about three feet in height, it will be a good plan to disbud them, as too early flowering will militate against the future well- being of the plant, but when the plants have acquired the requisite height and strength and flowering begins in earnest, you must be sure to keep all flowers picked clean as if any go to seed the plants will soon cease grow- ing, and your season will come to an abrupt end. Feeding. After the plants have been flower- ing for some length of time, the care- ful grower may note that the flower stems are getting shorter and that there is a slackening of growth gen- erally. Here at this time is where some quick acting manure, well watered, will give the required stimu- lation and in a few days growth will be back to the normal and may be kept there by repetition of some such methods as have just been suggested. Fertilizers. The question might well be asked here, what shall we use to feed and stimulate our plants into growth? I do not believe there is any one thing very much better than another, as long as good judgment is used in the ap- plication, but I would especially urge beginners to err on the short, side, rather than over-do it. I have found that after the plants have been flower- ing for a week or two they will gen- erally stand a light feeding once a week and by the application of two pounds of nitrate of potash dis- solved in fifty gallons of water and this amount applied to each fifty foot row every two weeks, alternating the week between with about five pounds of superphosphate sprinkled along each row, will keep the plants tuned up to their work at all times. If weak liquid manure is available an occa- sional dose will be beneficial or a sprinkling of soot well watered in will do good not only as food, but as a tonic, which seems to brighten and intensify the colors immensely. Mulching. Mulching forms an important part in the treatment of the sweet pea during our hot dry summers, but care must be exercised here, as elsewhere. The two danger points to avoid, are getting it on too early and using too close material. Wait until the grouiid has thoroughly warmed up, which will not be till nearly the first of July, and conserve the moisture in the mean- time by frequent hoeings. If a mulch is put on too early in the season the ground is kept cold by the exclusion of the sun's rays, and the bacterial flora which inhabits the soil (and upon which all plants must depend in a large measure for their sustenance) are retarded in their development, and because this bacterial flora must have a free supply of air. the mulch should be of a loose nature, straw litter or dried leaves. Shading. Unfortunately some of the finest kinds of orange, salmon, scarlet and crimson shades must be protected from the sun if we would have them at their best and so to facilitate the application of shade these varieties should be planted together. Light cheesecloth is sometimes used to stretch over these kinds that bum, as it is quite inexpensive, but a more sat- isfactory shade is made by erecting a The Service B.ureau OF THE National Association Of Gardeners Is maintained for the purpose of providing opponunities for eflicieut and ambitious men engaged In the profession of gardening This department of the Association is at , the disposal »' '^ose wh<) may require the services of capable superintendents, gardeners or as- sistant gardeners without cliari.'p. .\ddress M. C. EBEL, Secretary - - - Madison, N. J. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GARDENERS February 7. 1914 HORTICULTURE 191 The '^SPENCER" Type of Sweet Peas Burpee's Ur»ee in California are invited also to inspect the growing crops at our FLORADALE l'"AI!.M in the beautiful Lompoc Val- ley. Every planter's garden, however, is really a trial ground and we sliall be quite content If any "Doubting" Thomas" will send us only a portion of his order and note the difference in character of flowers produced! " " Per :!4()i Per plit. of eight seeds, Per Pkt. Per Per Oz. Vi lb. Per Lb. ..30 .40 .25 .20 .40 .75 .35 .2(1 .rio .65 .85 1.50 .75 .60 1.50 .85 .60 .85 .3.00 2.50 2.25 3.00 00 .4fterglow. ^ _ _ - ^ -, 1,-)C • .....:..$0.25 x\m< .\merican Spencer. Red flai;es on white ground 10 $0.30 .fO.85 $3.00 3408 Apple Blossom Spencer (Iturpee's), Rose and pink 10 3110 Arthur Green. .Marion shaded violet. .10 3412 .\sta Ohn. A charming soft lavender. .10 3414 Aurora Spencer (Burpee's). Cream mottled strange 10 3418 Beatrice Spencer. White ground, tinted pink and buff 10 3422 Blanche Ferry Spencer. Rose standard, wliite wings 10 3424 Blue .Jacket. A fine rich dark-blue self 15 3428 Captivation Spencer (Burpee's). Rosy wine red 10 3432 Charm (Burpee's). Per pkt. of twenty seeds, 15c 25 3434 Constance Oliver. Delicate pink, suf- fused cre.im 10 3438 Countess Spencer. A Soft rose- pinU 10 3440 Dainty Spencer (Burpee's). White. edged with rose 10 3442 Decorator (Burpee's). Per pkt. of ten seeds, 15c 25 3444 Duplex Spencer. Beautiful cream- pink 15 344G Earl Spencer. Brilliant salmon- orange 15 3448 Kdith 'ra,vlor. Bright salmon rose.. .15 .7."j 2..J0 9.00 3480 Elfrida I'earson. Light pink. Pkt. (twenty seeds), 15o 25 3454 Ethel Roosevelt (Burpee's). Pink tlakings on cream ground 10 .::5 1.00 3.50 3460 Florence Jlorse Spencer. Beautiful light pink Ill .:!0 .85 3.00 34()3 Florence Nightingale (Burpee's). Best lavender Spencer 34(i4 Florrie. Riih pastel shades of rosy crimson-lake 1"' .15 i "■' 5.(10 3410 Gaiety Spencer. White striped with rose-c-rimson 34T2 Georee Herbert. Bright rosy-carmine. 3470 Gladys Burt. Salmon-pink on prim- rose ground 10 ..'i5 1 .00 S.l :i4;x Helen Grosvenor. A lovely bright orange-pink 10 .40 1.10 4.00 3480 Helen Lewis. Standard orange; wings oran.ge-rose 10 .'Id .So 3.50 3182 Helen Pierce Spencer. White mottled blue 15 3184 Hercules. A very large rich pink of excellent form 1-5 .65 2.'J5 8.00 3485 Illuminator. Rose, heavily suffused salninn-orange. Per pkt. of 12 seeds, 15 els 25 3486 Irish Belle, or "Dream" (Burpee's). Lilac flushed pink 15 .65 3487 Isabel Malcolm. A beautiful cream color 10 .45 .10 .10 111 .:10 .85 10 .40 1.50 1.-. .15 1 :■- 10 10 .40 .20 1.50 .60 10 ..•i5 1.00 10 .40 1.10 10 .:'.(! .85 Pkt. 3488 King Edward Spencer (Burpee's). Carmine-scarlet 10 34!io King Wliite. The best pure white. I'cr. \ik\. of 15 seeds, 15c 25 34!)> l.aily Evelyn Eyre. Blush pink on white ground 15 34!)(i I.o.valty. White ground, flaked with \ioli-t 15 3l!ix viargaret .\tlee. Rich pink and sal- iii'ot ttn cream ground. Per pkt. of 20 seeds. 15c 25 3500 .Margaret Madison, A beautiful clear azure-blue ?0.15 3506 .Martha Washington. White suffused light rose : 3514 .Mercia. Huff-pink on cream ground. 3516 Mrs. A. Ireland. Buff ground suf- fused rose 3520 Mrs. C. W. Breailmore. Buff ground, edged with pink 10 3522 Mrs. Heslington. Lavender, lightly flushed rose pink 3524 Mrs. Hugh Dickson. Pink-apricot on cream gronn 1 3528 Mrs. Routzahn (Burpee's). An apri- cot pink 3530 Mrs. Townsend. White with picotee edge of blue 3532 Mrs. W. J. Inwin. White flaked with orange-scarlet 3633 Mrs, T. W. Warren. White ground penciled dccij lilue 3534 Nubian. Beautiful maroOn 3539 Orchid (Burpee's). Per pkt. of six seeds, 15c 25 3542 Othello Spencer (Burpee's). Rich deep maroon 3543 Pearl Gra.v Spencer. Dove gray suf- fused rose 3545 Primrose Spencer (Burpee's). Crop ver.v short 3.j47 Princ-e (ieorge. Rosy lilac veined rose. .V pastel shade 3551 Purple Prince Spencer (Burpee's)... 3.^54 t{ueen Victoria Spencer (Burpee's). A rosy primrose 3.%)i; Kosabelle. Rich rose-ottrniine. A'ery large and line 15 3570 Scarlet Emperor. A dark shade of sc-ai-let 15 3572 .Senator .Spencer (Burpee's). Helio- trope striped with claret 10 3575 Stirling Stent. Per pkt. of fifteen seeds, 15c 25 3570 Tennant Spencer. Spencer form of Dorolh.v Tennant 10 3581 Thomas StevenK\'eilgewo(nl. Kicli azure blue. Per |.UI. of 12 seeds, ].5c .25 3600 White Spencer (Burpee's). The best white 10 3593 W. T. Hutchins (Burpee's). Light apricot pink 10 35!)!) The New "Burpee-Blend" for 1913 10 Per Per Oz. Vi lb. Per Lb. .25 .75 2.50 .45 .65 1..35 5.00 .25 .75 $2.75 10 ..30 .10 .10 .10 .10 .10 .15 .10 .10 .15 .10 .15 .10 .30 .35 .65 .75 .65 .30 .85 .85 1.00 3.00 2.50 3.25 3.75 .85 3.00 .40 1.35 .90 .30 3.00 .85 .10 .40 1.10 5.00 3.00 4.00 4..^iO .30 .85 3.00 .50 .65 .40 .35 1.75 1.10 4.00 i.no .75 3..50 2.50 BURPEE'S BLUE LIST FOR 1914 The most complete catalogue puljlished for MarlA/ FRed Rose "Rraimcis So< DTT Key" A Seedling of Cardinal Crossed with an I Innamed Red Seedling Flowers large to very large with sixty and more petals opening to a high centre. Averages longer and sliffer stems than any Hybrid Tea Rose I know of under glass, A hardy and easy grower. Every florist can grow it. // Joes not need coaxing or boosting. Stocl^ limited. Plants Ready for Delivery from now on Strong plants, own root, 2 1-2 in. pots, $30 per 100; $7 for 12 plants; $12 for 25 plants. Casti witb order JOMIM OOOK ^XKI--rilVIOF9E:, IVII3. Five New Single Clirysaiitlieiiiiinis Money makers that every florist should ^ow: Place your order now; Spring delivery from 2V4-in. pots. MFNSA •* grand, pure white, large iILiliI:i£> flat flower, with yellow eye, several "rows of heavy petals of great substance. Fine habit. A splendid shipper and keeper. $1.50 per dozen, $10.00 per 100. MISS MARY POPE YEi LOW MENSA A charming pink mid- October; large, graceful flowers borue erect on long stems; very beautiful in sprays. Excellent habit and free. $1.50 per dozen, $10.00 per 100. CHARLES KINGSLEY f:^^^ low: large, bold flowers of great sub- stance. Spleudid habit — very free; good in every way; one of the best yel- lows grown. $1.50 per dozen, $10.00 per 100. 1U13 Novelty. A beautiful light yellow sport from the popular Mensa ; same substance and habit as its parent. Large flowers on stiff stems. $2.50 per dozen, $15.00 per 100. ^PI 1 A Leading Novelty. Exquisite £z. lemon yellow; large flowers with foliage well up to the blossoms. Stiff habit — exceedingly fine for cutting in sprays. $2.50 per dozen, $15.00 per 100. SINGLES For 60c. per dozen, .$1.00 per 100. Jessie Curtis (crimson); Hilda Wells (Tuscan red, yellow at base of florets) ; Mary Richardson (Salmon and g*)ld) ; Mrs. Heneage (Anemone, brilliant yellow). POMPONS 50c. per dozen, .fiil.OO per 100. Lula (white) ; Mrs. Frank Beu. syn. Souvenir d'Or (orange and lironze) ; Mag- nittcent (light bronze) ; Savannah (clear yellow) ; Kev. W. HofTman (bronze tipped yellow). FRANK P. PUTNAM p. O. Box 12 Low^ell, Mass. CARNATIONS F. DORKER S SONS CO. LA FAYETTE, IND Princess Dagmar Without Doubt The Best Crimson Carnation in Existence Oraers bool^ed now for February delivery Rooted Cuttings: $12. OO per 100, $100.00 per 1000> PATTEN & CO., TEWKSBURY, iVIASS. New Variegated Carnation MRS. B. P. CHENEY Strong Rooted Cuttings for February Delivery $i2.oo per loo. $ioo.oo per 1000. JQHN BARR, So. Natlcic, Mass. CHRYSANTHEMUMS AH the Best Coirmercial Kinds Including Pompons, Anemones, Single and Early- flowering. Kind- ly let us quote your requirements. ELMER D. SMITH & CO. ADRIAN, IMICH. Little Ads Bring Big Returns Little ads. in our Classified Columns 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 fall 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 Undlsplayed You Cannot Possibly Go Wrong by investing in the PHILADELPHIA Pink Carnation Its vigorous growth and pro- ductiveness are simply ideal. $12 per 100 $100 per 1000 2500 at $95 5000 at $90 S. S. SKIDELSKY & CO. 1218 Betz Building New Red Carnation Prince Edwarit Karly free bloomer, lon^ Htem. non- splitter; » numt proHtalile variet.v, Kf»ot4Ml CuttinBS, SS.OO per 100. [.■-.th St. It rilnton Ave., fTEWABK, W. J. VfAen writing to advertisers MtnJIy mention HORTICULTURE. 194 HORTICULTURE February 7, 1914 Cream — Dobbie'Si Cream, Primrose Beauty, Isabel Malcolm. Lavender — Orcbid — R. F. Felton, Mrs. Heslington. Maroon — Nubian, Mrs. Cowdy, King Manoel. _ Scarlet — Scarlet Emperor, Vermillion Brilliant. ^. Crimson— Maud Holmes, King Edward Spencer. ^ - », , Dark Blue — Navy Paradise, Lord Nelson Spencer. „ • Cream Pink— Mrs. Hugh Dickson, Dons Usher, Mrs. Routzahu. Pink— Margaret Atlee, Hercules, Coun- tess Spencer. Rose Pink— Jolin Ingram, George Her- bert, Rosabelle. „ , „ , Orange Pink— Edrom Beauty, Helen Lewis. „ . _,. Orange Scarlet — Edna Unwin, Thos. Stevenson. The following dozen kinds are bi- colors. flaked, striped and mottled, but are wonderfully fine things and should be grown by everyone that can afford the space: Afterglow, Prince George, Bertie Usher, Mrs W J. Unwin. Arthur Green. Senator Spencer. Helen Pierce Spencer, Inspector, Melba, Charles Foster, Agricola and Mrs. Cuthbertson. To those sweet pea enthusiasts who would get a more extended knowledge of their favorite flower than is pos- sible from a brief half hour's paper, I would commend them to the following books: "The Sweet Pea Annual" is- sued by the National Sweet Pea So- ciety of Great Brltian, or Walter P. Wright's "Book About Sweet Peas," or "The Modern Culture of Sweet Peas" by Thomas Stevenson, but above all show your interest by joining the American Sweet Pea Society and at- tend its exhibition here in this build- ing on June 28 and 29. The Rev. W. T. Hutchins said of the sweet pea: "The sweet pea has a keel that was meant to seek all shores; it has wings that were meant to fly across all continents; it has a standard which is friendly to all na- tions; and it has a fragrance like the ■universal Gospel, yea, a sweet prophe- cy of welcome every where which has been abundantly fulfilled." FERNS FOR DISHES $3.SO per lOO; $30.00 per lOOO; SOO at 1000 rates All the best varieties. Stock is very fine WHITMAN! AND BOSTON FERNS 6 in., 50c ; 7 !n., 75c. and 8 in., $1.00 each SEND FOR PRICES ERNEST OECHSUN Gale Ave. and Madison St. RIVER FOREST, - ILL. KILLARNEY BRILLIANT The best Rose we have ever intro- duced. If j'our order has not been placed ORDER NOW We have a splendid lot of Own Root and Grafted plants that will be ready to ship the last of February. Own Root, $30.00 per 100; $250 00 per 1000 Grafted, 35.00 per 100; 300.00 per 1000 Plants from 21-2 inch pots Address all orders to ROBERT SCOTT & SCN SHARON HILL, - - DELAWARE CO., PA. Improved Golden Chadwick ( Pollworlh ) Tlie Chadwick family of Chrysantliemurns are the highest t.vpe of the commer- cial varieties, and any sport of Chadwick that is an im- provement will lie welcomed. This new variety has its origin in the West. We have taken part of the stock and will distribute the variety the coming season. It is des- cribed as identical with the parent in all respects except form and color of the bloom. It is a perfectly formed flower and a deeper golden yellow in color. It is a variety that will be found all that the name Im- plies. It means better late mums, and you need it. Our Catalog; for ike Price. Improved Golden ChadwicK A. N. PIERSON, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. OfROMIDS ESTABLISHED PLANTS AND FRESHLY IMPORTED Julius Roehrs Co* Rutherford, N. J. In Writing Advertisers Kindly IVIention HORTICULTURE | ORCHIDS Imported and Potted FREEMAN ORCHID COMPANY FALL RIVER, MASS. ORCHIDS Largest Importer; Exporters. Growen and Hybridists in the Wo. Id SANDER, St. Alban s, England and S58 Broadway, Room 7S1 NEW YORK CITY ORCHTDS We speclalir*' In Orchids and ran offer yom anything yu may need In that line a* attractive prices. Oar CataloRoe on application LAGER & HURRELL. ^"n^?." February 7, 1914 HOETICULTURE 195 Tuberous Rooted Begonias,Gloxinias, Fancy Leaved Galadiums sZ^rio^r'^u.^n You Can Buy Cheaper but Not Better Stock. BEGONIAS, Single in Separate fulurtt. Soaiiet, crimson, rose, white. yellow and orange, 40c. per dozen; .$2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1000. BEGONI.4S, Single in Choicest Mi.\lure. 35c. per dozen; $2.25 per 100; .$20.00 per 1000. BEGONIAS, Double in Separate Colors. Scarlet, rosfe, white and yellow, 60c. per dozen; .$4.50 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. BEGOXIAS, Double In Choicest Mixture. 50c. per dozen ; .$4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. BEGONI.4S, Frilled in Separate Colors. Scarlet, white, pinli and yellow. These are with wavy and frilled petals, like some of the newer Petunias. 85c. per dozen ; .$6.00 per 100. BEGONIAS, Dwarf H.vbrid Lafayette. Brilliant crimson-scarlet. $1..50 pe» dozen; $12.00 per 100. BEGONI.4S, Dwarf Hybrid Dulie Zeppelin. Pure rich scarlet, $1.2.j per dozen ; $8.00 per 100. CAIvADIlTMS, Fancy Leaved. The finest collection and the most c.\- tensive stock in America. Choice Standard Varieties, $1.75 per dozen; $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. Choice Rare and New Va- rieties, $2.25 per dozen; $15.00 per 100; $140.00 per 1000. Recent Introductions, $3.50 per dozen ; $2.5.00 per 100. Choicest Mixture, $1.50 per dozen; $10.00 per 100; $95.00 per 1000. GLOXINIAS, Dreer's Superb in Clioicest Mixture or in Separate Colors. As blue, red, white, red with white edge, and blue with white edge, 60c. per dozen; $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. GLOXINIAS, New Emperor (Hyhrida Imperialis) in choicest mixed varieties, 85c. per duzeo ; .^G.OO per 100. HENRY A. DREER, Inc. 714-716 CHESTNUT STREET The Above Prices Are Intended for the I iill.LKD TTBEROUS BEGONIA. PHILADELPHIA, PA, Trade Only. BREGK-ROBINSON NURSERIES LEXINGTON, MASS. BOSTON, MASS. A large and complete assortment of Evergreen and Deciduous Trees, Shrubs, Roses, Vines, Herbaceous Perennials and Bedding Plants National Nurseryman OfBclal organ of the American As- sociation of Nurserymen. Circula- tion among the trade only. Pub- lished Monthly. Subscription price $1.00 per year. Foreign subscrip- tions $1.50 per year. In advance. Sample copy free upon application from those In the trade enclosing their business- card. National Nurseryman Pub. Co.,]"! 218 Livingston Building ROCHESTER, NEW YORK BOBBIIMK & ATKIIMS PALMS AND GENERAL DECORATIVE PLANTS CONIFERS, SHADE AND ORNAMENTAL TREES Nurserymen and Florists, RUTHERFORD, N.J. THE FRAMINGHAM NURSERIES 200 ACRES, TREES, SHRUBS, EVERGREENS, VINES, ROSES, ETC. W. B. WHITTIER & CO. DEAL K' •.!■■■■ '■'.i.'TI FINE STOCK OF RHODODENDRONS, KALMIAS AND ANDROMEDAS. FRAMINGHAM, MASS. Send for Price List IMIMI/VI IM Write for Samples and Prices 25,000 Pachysandra Terminulis. 10,000 Taxus Cuspidata Brevifolia out of Pots and l'"ield-arse number can be cauiiht daily. Go to rat<-her morning:s, remove device inside, which only takes few seconds, take out dead rats and mice, replace device, it is ready for another catch. Small piece cheese is used, doing; away with poisons. Catcher is 18 inches high, 10 inches di- anieter. When rats pass device they die, no marks left on them. Catcher is always clean. One of these Catchers set in a livery stable in Scranton, Pa., caught over 100 rats in a month. One sent prepaid to any place in United States upon receipt of $3. Catcher, 8 in. higrh, for mice only, pre- paid $1. On account of shipping: charges being prepaid, remittance is requested with order. H. D. SWABTS, Inventor and Manufacturer, Scranton, Pa. February 7, 1914 HORTICULTUEE 197 ■nMnMnMHMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMaMnM S THERE IS NO INDIAN SIGN ON M I Boddington s Quality Cannas I n m u H n n THE BEST BRONZE GANNA QUALITY HIGHEST PRICES LOWEST F. O. B. NEW YORK OR CHICAGO THE FIVE LEADING CANNAS ;.1s;"/ei- 1000. MKTEOB. 4 feet. SI. 00 per per 100; $1.->.00 per 1000. THE BEST RED CANNA THE BEST PINK CANNA THE BEST YELLOW CANNA THE BEST WHITE CANNA <;i ST.W (M MI-rKK. 3\4. to 4 feet. SlOO per cloz.; .-fS.OO per 100; *75.00 per 1000. MONT I5I,.ANC. S'/z feet high. 40 ets. per till/,; *i.';.> per 100; ijiJo.OO per 1000. ^Rad-flowering, Green Foliage LoriSIANA. 30 cts. per doz. ; ^l.SS per 100; .flO.tX) per 1000. A. BOl'VIER. o feet. :iO cts. per doz. ; %!.-;-< per 100: !515.00 per 1000. UKAl TE rOITBVINE. 3V-. feet. 40 cts. per (loz.; if'-iJo per lOtI : .$23.00 ]ier 1000, BLAf'K PRINCE. ?, to 4 feet. tiT, cts. per dnz. : .•«2.2."i per 100: .$20.00 per 1000. CHAKLES HESDEB.SON. 4 feet. 23 cts. pel- ill./..: .$1.» per 10(1; .$16.00 per 1000. CRIMSON BEDDEB. 3 feet. .50 etS. per do?-.; $2.75 per lOO; $25.00 perlOOO. I)CKE OF MARLBORO. 41/. feet. ?.3 cts. per doz. ; .$2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000. .1. I). EISELE. 5 feet. 40 cts. per dnz. ; .$2.75 per 100: $25.00 per 1000. ExrijEss. 2 to 2V'' feet. 40 cts. per doz. : $2.75 per 100; .$25.00 per 1000. PRESIDENT CLEVEL.AND. :: feet. 35 cts. per doz. ; $2.00 per 1(M> ; $17..50 per 1000. PRES. MeKINLEY. 21,2 to 3 feet. 35 cts. per doz. ; .$2.25 per 100 ; $20.00 per 1(100. I'KES. MEYER. 4 feet. 35 cts. per dc.z. ; .$2.25 per 100: $20.00 per 1000. PILI-.AB OF FIRE. 6 feet. .35 cts. per rtnz. ; $2.25 per 100: $20.00 per 1000. T.VKRVTOWN. 3% feet. :;5 cts. per doz.; S2.25 per lOO; .$20.00 fier 1000. White and Cream Shades .4LS.ACE. 3'., feet. .30 cts. pel- doz.; $1.7.") per 1(1(1: .•<15.(I0 per KlOd. Pink-flowering Cannas L. PATRY. 4'/. feet. 30 cts. per doz.; .$]..S5 per 100; $10.00 per lOOO. I.Oi:iSE. 5 feet. :« cts. per d"Z per 100; $20.00 per 1000. .«2 : if n SEEDSMAN n H n M U M n M n M n m n m n H n M n M n m u m n M n M n ■ n m u m n M a M n m n m n m n m n H n 342 West 14th Street, NEW YORK CITY g MLLE. BEKAT. 4V2 £eet. 30 cts. per doz.; $1.75 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. VENl'S. 3Vi feet. 40 cts. per doz. ; $2.75 per 100; .$25.00 per 1000. Bronze-leaved, Red-flowering Cannas BRANDYWINE. 4 to 5 feet. 50 ets. per doz. ; $2.75 per 100 ; $25.00 per 1000. 1>AVID HABUM. :;Vi feet. 35 cts. per doz.; .$2.25 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. EGANDALE. 4 feet. 35 cts. per doz.; $2.25 per 100; .$20.00 per 1000. KING HUMBERT. 40 cts. per doz. ; $2.75 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. LEONARD VAUGIIAN. 41/2 feet. $3.73 per 1(10; .$:'..5.00 per 1000. M I SAEFOLIA. 0 feet. 35 cts. per doz.; $2.25 per 100; .$20.00 per 1000. BOBCSTA. a to feet. 35 cts. per doz.; $2.25 per 100; .$20.00 per 1000. SOl'V. DE .V. CROZY. 4 feet. 50 Cts. per doz. ; $2.75 per 100 ; $25.00 per 1000. Yellow Shades I'LOBENCB VAUGH.AN. 5 feet. 40 cts. per doz.; $2.75 per 100; .$25.00 per 1000. KKIIABD AVALLACE. 4% feet. 30 cts. per doz.; .$2.00 per 100; $17..-)0 licr 1000. Orange Shades WYO.MING. 7 feet, 35 cts. per doz.; %2.iM per 100; $18.00 per 1000, PENNSYLV.'^NIA. 5 feet. 30 cts. per doz.; $1.85 per 100; $l(i.00 per lOOO. MBS. KATE GB.AY. 0 feet. .35 cts. per doz.; S2,0(l per 100: $17.50 per 10(1(1, Orchid-flowering Cannas .\LI.EM.4NNIA. 4 to 3 feet. .30 cts. per doz.; $1.85 per 100; $16.00 per 1001). Ai;sTRIA. 5 feet. 30 cts. per doz.; $1.85 per 100; $16.00 per 1000. INDI.AN.*. 6 feet. 35 cts. per doz.: $2.00 per 100; $17.00 per 1000. ITALIA. 41/. feet. 30 cts. per doz. : $1.,S5 per 100: $10.(K) per 1000. Newer Cannas DR. Ill DINGEX. 4 feet. .50 cts. per doz. ; $2.75 per 100 ; $25.00 per 1000. DR. BOBEBT FUNCKE. 4% feet. 40 .■Is. per doz.; $2.75 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Fl RST BISM.'XRCK. 4 feet. 35 ctS. per doz.; .$2.25 per 1(10; $20.00 per 1000. GRAND CH.A.MKLLOB BLLOW. 3 feel. 35 cts. per doz.; .$2.25 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. GENERAL MEBKEL. 4 feet. 35 ctS. per doz.; .$2.25 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. WILLIAM SAUNDERS. 31/2 feet. 60 cts. per doz.; $4.75 per 100; .$45.00 per 10(K). FOR FULL DESCRIPTIONS SEE OUR CATALOGUE MAILED FREE. ill (ii. w.irhl. ir line 01 (';iM will 'p. jii Willi :in.\' house in tbe We are the l:irsest h.mdlc Canna business. Ovir Cannas are true to inunc— two and three luid sonictinies four c.ves-are souud, dormant, and are packed 250 in a box. Two can be "cleated" tofe'etlier and shipped as one. One lio.v of 2.50 sold at thousand r:\U-; it is cheaper for you to liny a box of 2.50 than 200 at 100 rate. Write for special prices on (luantities. It any Caiiiius are not fouiul here, it may lie underhtood that Ihe.v are Mipersedeil l}\ llie roreKiiiiii;. it >ele<'liiin 1* left ti> uli we wih substitute or ^elul only the best for all purposes. Chicago and Western Agents for our Cannas, ONLY — WINTERSON'S SEED STORE, 166 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago S ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON MnMnmnMnMnMnMnMnnnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnK 198 HOETICULTURE February 7, 1914 AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION Officers— President, Chas. C. Massle, Ulnneapolis, JUnn.; let vice-president, J M. Lupton. Mattituck, N. Y. ; 2nd Tice - president, W. F. Therkjldson, PalnesTllle, O.; secretary. C. E. Ken- del; assistant secretary, S. F. WUIard, Jr., both oJ Cleveland, O. Canners' Convention Exhibits. The American seed trade is very creditably represented this weeli at the Canners' Convention being heid at Baltimore, Md., Feb. 2-6, in the Fifth Regiment Armory. J. Bolgiano & Son, Baltimore, Md., have a very large and attractive dis- play. They are advertising their new tomato introduction of this year, the "John Baer." This tomato is attract- ing much attention from the visiting canners. On account of the quality and scarcity of seed, it is selling at $50.00 per lb. The "Greater Balti- more" tomato seed is also very prom- inently displayed. All other varieties of tomato seed of any prominence are also found in Bolgiano's exhibit. They have on display a full line of peas, beans and sugar corn. The E. B. Clark Seed Co. of Milford, Conn., have a full line of seed peas, beans, sugar corn and beets. They also have sev- eral jars of well selected pods of peas in solution. The Leonard Seed Co. of Chicago, 111., are showing a very extensive line of sugar corn on the ear, also a sample line of seed peas and beans. John H. Allen Seed Co. of Sheboygan, Wis., are showing an extensive sample line of peas and beans. The Livingston Seed Co. of Columbus, Ohio, are displaying very extensively Livingston's New Stone tomato seed along with "True Blue" seeds in general. W.'W. Barnard Co., Chicago. 111., are showing an exten- sive sample line of seed peas and beans. Jerome B. Rice Seed Co., Cambridge, N. Y.. have a complete line of canners' and picklers' stocks. Rogers Bros.. Alpena, Mich., have a very attractive display, showing seed peas and beans. S. D. Woodruff & Sons, Orange, Conn., a full sample line of seed peas and beans. F. H. Woodruff & Sons, Milford, Conn., samples of seed peas and beans. D. M. Ferry & Co., Detroit. Mich., a sam- ple line of seed peas, beans and sugar corn. Chicago Seed Notes. At the outlying seed stores about Chicago all hands are busy getting ready for the early orders of the mar- ket gardeners, who have been able to work out-of-doors nearly all the win- ter. The unseasonably warm weather, however, is not believed by the seeds- men to favor the seed trade, as beets, carrots, parsnips, etc., buried in the ground, have been more or less of a loss and made money scarce. Onions, also, have not kept well. Onion sets, on the contrary, are reported by the largest dealers to be showing excellent keeping qualities owing to their fine condition when stored In the fall. At the four stores of the Leonard Seed Co. seed testing is going on and the filling of orders is well under way. Leonard Clarke, manager of the branch store at 4845 Milwaukee avenue, and one of the coming men in the seed business, devotes much time to study- ing into the scientific side of the seed question, and is an enthusiast in his work. The Perfection Garden Culti- vator for hand use, placed on the mar- ket by the Leonard Seed Co. this year, is taking well and several hundreds are now sold. It has four discs which, by a simple changing of the bolts, by the fingers, can be adjusted to any angle, throwing the soil to or from the plants. PHILADELPHIA NOTES. The officers of the William Henry Maule Co. have just been announced and are as follows: M. H. Maule, pres- ident; Chas. P. Maule, vice-president; Edward C. Dungan, treasurer and gen- eral manager: H. E. Maule, secretary. Capital, full paid, $150,000. Incorpor- ated under the laws of the State of Pennsylvania. All branches of the busi- ness are now located in the new Maule Bldg., 23rd and Arch streets. Fred Michell, Jr., is off on a three weeks' trip through Western Pennsyl- vania. Strictly business. If there's room for New Englanders and Old Englanders in this "God's Own Coun- try," surely "His Own Chosen People" ought to have a look in also in their own bailiwick! Young Ajax has girded up his loins and although he looks and talks as meek as Moses he'll sell you something — if you don't watch out! Seventeen heads of departments of the Burpee staff were entertained by W. Atlee Burpee at dinner on January 30. The occasion was a very enjoyable one and testified once more to the har- mony and good feeling which pervades the Burpee happy family — from its chief down. Whoever said there is no sentiment in business is greatly mis- taken. In the hands of a mighty mas- ter craftsman like a Burpee sentiment can be welded into an irresistible in- strument capable of conquering the world. Mr. and Mrs. Burpee left for a brief vacation south, on the 2nd inst. Visitors: Maurice Fuld, New York City; B. E. Brotherton. Detroit Mich.; P. Joseph Lynch, New Castle, Ind.; R. T. Brown, Cottage Gardens Co., Queens, N. Y. ; James Gumming, Toronto, Can- ada; Charles H. Seybold, Wilkesbarre, Pa.; William Herbert, Atco, N. J.: M. Henry Lynch, West Grove, Pa.; Fred Chesky, Churchville, Pa.; Charles Vorkeller. South Bethlehem. Pa.; Charles L. Schmidt, Harrisburg. Pa.; J. Pritchard, Bedford Hills, N. Y.; J. D. Cockcroft, Northport, N. Y. You Can Make Big Cas h Profits B y Pev oting lYour Attention To The Sale Of Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Plant seed nuw. Wlifn potted As- paragus Plumosus Nanus often sells at .^4.00. or over per huudred during .Tune, July and August. Northern m'ceubouse-gi-owu strain Asparagus Plumosus Nanus. $3.25 per 1000; .f 15.00 per 5000. Asparagus Hateherli. 100 seeds, 75c. ; 1000 seeds, .fG.OO. Aster Seed Queen of the]^IVIarket l>iirK Blue .$0.;(P $«.; I.islit Blue to Crimson *»0 Blush Plnli '.»0 Uose Pink 80 White ';. .20 Choiced Mixed 20 Wire or write for our 1914 Wh ole- sale C atalog:. It will save you money. C'ontains complete lisl of best uovelties and standard va- rieties. (-Jet it. ImCHELL'S Dept. Q, 518 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. SEED--"^ HOUSE '^ New Crop Seeds FOB FLORISTS AND M.iRKET GAKDENEKS. SALVIA — Splendens, Bonflre. .4STERS — All Tarieties. VBRBEN.4— SWEET PEAS. Send list of wants. Stamford Seed & Nursery Co., 43 Atlantic St. ST-VMFORD, COKN. GARDEN SEED BEET, CARROT, PARSNIP. RADISH and GARDEN PEA SEED in variety ; also other items of the short crop of this past season, as well as a full line of Garden Seeds, will be quoted you upon application t« S. D. WOOORUFF & SONS 82 Dey St.,'N{W YORK and ORANGE. CONN." A party of the American Agricul- tural Commission visited, among other European producers, L. Daehnfeldt, of Odense, Denmark, recently. IRISM 3IHAIVIROOkC3 The true variety from imported seed. Fine plants, grown cool in 2-in. pots, ready for immediate shipment. Price $4.00 per 100. PETER HENDERSON & CO. 3S ^nd 37 ^or-tlartd-t it.. IMevkf^ Yoi-kc February 7, 1914 HORTICULTURE 199 SOW EARLY "^Teo^"'-^ STOCKS, ASTERS, VINCA, VERBENA, CYCLAMEN, CINERARIA, SWEET PEAS. ETC. Write for 1914 Itluntr ttrd Catalogue BURIMETT B SEEDSMEN 98 Chambers St., NEW YORK WILSON'S SEEDS SOLD IN NEWARK WILL GROW ANYWHERE We have arranged for our very special strains of FLOWER SEEDS FOR FLORISTS Don't fail to rettister your name for a copy of our Wholesale Price List — Ready January 1st. J.J. WILSJN SEED CO.,lnc..79 Orange St., Newark, N.J. PEAS, BEANS, RADISH and all Garden Seeds !" rowers for the Trade 1 EONARD the Trade ^^ ^m^ SEED CO ONION SETS ,„K STREET. CHICAGO O2B-230 W. KI>*» Write for Prices LAWN GRASS SEED WHOLESALE ONLY J. OLIVER JOHNSON, 16G1N0. leavitt St., Wicker Pk., Sta. CHICAGO, ILL. COLD STORAGE VALLEY OF FINEST QUALITY For Early and Late Forcing IN CASES or 1000, 500 AND 250 PIPS, AT $1«.00 PER lOUO ALL EXPENSES PAIR TERMS: 30 DAYS NET, OK I! PER CENT KlSCOl NT FOR CASH WITH ORDER Corp. of Chas. F. Meyer, 99 Warren St., New York Commercial Sweet Pea Seed of my original Winter, also Summer, Varieties. Ii.v tlie ounce or ton. 3 000 Ibn. NurpluH of Nora Unwin. Gladys I'nwin. Krank Dolljy, Countess .Spen- cer. Orange Spencer. King Edward Spencer, and some small lots i;f sum- mer and winter Grandifloras. Ask for special low prices on 100 lb. lots. ANT.C.ZVOLANEK Sweet Pea Ranch LOMPOC, CALIF. I. W. Edmunilson, Mgr. M. W. Williams. Sec'y California Seed Growers Association, Inc. Growers For Wholesale Dealers CALIFORNIA Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA BIPE LIST OF WHOLESALE PRICES .UAILED ONLY TO THOSE WHO PLANT FOR PROFIT. Onion Seed Write us for price on both globe and flat varieties. We are also quoting Onion Sets. Schilder Bros., CHILLICOTHE, OHIO NEW CROP SEEDS FOR FLORISTS Ask for 1913 Catalnitnes Joseph Breck & Sons Corp. Seedsmen 47-54 No Market St., BOSTON, MASS, Braslan Laroe wliolesale growers of ONION. LETniCE. CARROT, RADISH, PARSNIP, PARSLEY. CEURT, ENDIVE. LEEK. SALSIFY and SWEET PEAS. Seed Growers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA Company NEW CROP Flower Seeds ASPARAGUS PI.CMOSUS NANUS Greenhouse grown — per 100 sceds..$ .50 " lOOO ■' . 4.00 ASTER Crego, white per oz $ .75 delicate pink " 75 Also all other varieties. BEGONIA Gracilis Lumlnosa, per packet $ .25 Siniperflorens Vernon, per oz 4.00 < INEKARIA Maritima Candidlsslma, per oz $ .20 per lb 2.00 PANSY Thorburn Superb Mixture, per oz..$-!.00 SALVIA Splendens per oz $1.25 Bonfire " 2.00 Early Dwarf Zurich " 4.00 VINCA .■VIba, pure white, per oz $ .50 Rosea " 45 " Alba " 50 Mixed " 45 SPIRAEA 100 1000 Japoniea $3.00 $25.00 LILIUM 100 I,. Lougiflorum, C-8 $3.00 LILY OF THE VALLEY PrireH on Application. OUR FLORIST'S CATALOG IS READY. Send a postal for your copy. a^ ' "The most reliable seeds" 5:1 Barclay St. (T22) New York, N. Y. CHOICE SEEDS FOR PRESEKT PLANTIKG SHAMROCK. TRUE IRISH, PER OZ., $1.00. THOMAS J. GREY CO. 32 SoDth Market St., Boston, Max. Jersey Grown Callas 1 1-2 inches in diameter and up. To clean out $50.00 per 1000 O. V. ZANGEN SEEDSMAN, HOBOKEN, N .J. Mention HORTICULTURE when writing Place your order now for Ayre»' Winter Flowering SWEET PEA SEED S. BRYSON AYRES CO. ** Reno-wned Siveet Pea S/>t-cza/ists" SCNNYSLOPB, INDEPENDENCE* MO. " jreoLGiANoT SOlT^ WHOLESALE FIELD AND GARDEN SEEDS EBtablisbed 1818 Write For Our Loiv Prices LIGHT, PRATT and ELLICCTT STS. BALTIMORE, MD. Write for 1914 Contracting Prices 200 HORTICULTUEE February 7, 1914^ JOHN BREITMEYER'S =SONS= Cor. Broadway and Gratiot Ave*. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs . . . High Grade Cut Blooms We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association. HESS & SWOBODA FLORISTS TelepboDes 1601 and L, 1688 141S Farnum St., OIVIAIHA, NEB. We Will Take Good Care Of All Your Orders IN WISCONSIN C. C. POLLWORTH CO. Milwaukee WILLIAM J. SMYTH Cor. Michigan Ave. and 31st St., CHICAGO, ILL. (Member Florists* Telegraph Delivery Asso.) We ship to all points in Illinois and Iowa. PliQoes: Aldjne 860 Aldine 8B1 Aldjne 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 Co. J. A. VALENTINE Pres. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. DENVER, COLORADO Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue, N. Rochester Phone 506. Long Dist. Bell Phone 2i8(} Members Florists Telegraph Delivery "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 NEW FLOWER STORES. Rutland, Vt. — A. A. Prouse, Center street. Oakland, Cal. — Clarke Bros., 1129 Clay street. New London, Ct. — Clark, the florist. New Manwaring bldg. Reesville, O. — Harry M. Gregory, successor to Wm. Merriweather. New Bedford, Mass. — Davenport, the Florist, 738 Pleasant street. STEAMER DEPARTURES a Allan. Sicilian, Boston-Glasgow Feb. 12 Ionian, Boston-Glasgow Feb. 19 American. St. Paul, N. T.-S'hampton Feb. 1.3 Atlantic Transport. Minneapolis, N, Y. -London. .Feb. 14 Cunard. Mauretania. X. Y. -Liverpool. .Feti. 11 Alaunia, Boston-Liverpool. . . .Feb. 17 Cauipimia, N. Y. -Liverpool. . .Feb. IS French. Lfl rrovence, N. Y. -Havre. . .Feb. 11 Cbicago. X. Y.ITavre Feb. 14 Hamburg-American. K. .4ug. Vic.. N. Y.-H'mb'rg.Feb. 12 Pres. Grant, N. Y. -Hamburg. .Feb. 14 Holland-America Potsdam, N. Y. -Rotterdam. .. Feb, 10 Leyland. Winifrcdian, Boston-Liverp'l.Feb. 14 North German Lloyd. Bremen. N. Y'.-Brpmen Feb. 10 K'nig Albert, N. Y.-Mediter'n.Feb. 14 Pr. Fried. Wil.. N. Y. -Bremen. Feb. 17 Red Star. Finland, N. Y.-Antwerp Feb. 11 gj Zeeland. N. Y. -Antwerp Feb. IS X White Star. M Baltic, N. Y. -Liverpool Feb. 12 W St. Paul. N. Y.-S'hampton Feb. 18 (j; Oceanic, N. Y.-S'hampton F»b. 18 fjl FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY Following is a list of the new mem- bers of this Association: Andrew Bros., 19 Maple Street, Bristol, Conn. Morgan Floral Co., Fort Morgan. Colo- rado. Dobbs & Son, 141-151 S. Division St., Auburn. N. \'. Baker Bros. Co.. Inc., 1013 Houston St., Fort Worth, Texas. New York. — A new florists' supply house is scheduled to open on Friday, February 6 at 4 West 28th street. Monroe & Reynolds have opened a new cut flower wholesale commission house at 111 West 28th street. It is stated that this is a temporary loca- tion. ALEX. McCONNELL 611 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 steamshipa or elsewhere receive special attention. Cost of Cabling Foreig7i Deliveries Must be prepaid Reference or cash must accompany all orders from unknown correspondents. Cable Address, ALEXCONNELL. New York — Bloomingdale 's -^ Tki Largest Floral Establlsliineot In the Metropolis Best Service — Quick Delivery — Modest Prices Telem-aph Orders Carefully Filled DAVID CLARKE'S SONS Deliver orders from any part of the country to New York City Or OUT-GOING STEAMERS Write or Telegraph 2139-2141 Broadway, - New York Telepboue 1552-1553 Colambus Entahllnhed 1874 FLORIST N. E. Cor. 44 St. & Madison AvenDe, 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, Dardsflor, YOUNG & NUGENT 42 West 28 St, NEW YORK "FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH" GEORGE M. STUMPP 761 Fifth Ave., Cor. E. 58th St NEW YORK CITY THE ROSERY 23 STEUBEN ST. FLOWER DEUVERIES FOR ALBANY AND VICINITY Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery FLOWERS delivered promptly in Buffalo, Niagara Falls, East Aurora, Lockport, Tonawanda, Lancaster and other Western New York cities and to^vns. 304 Main Street BUFFALO, N. Y. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association February 7, 1914 HORTICULTURE 201 NEW ENGLAND FLOWER DELIVERIES Send flower orders for delivery in Boston and all New England points lo THOS. F. GALVIN 126 Tremont St., Boston P. McKENNA & SON (Bsuollsbed 18S1.) 770 St. Catherine St.. West MONTREAL, CANADA a^egive Special Attention lo Telei^raphic Orders 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 NASHVILLE, TENN. JOY FLORAL COMPANY Members Florists Telegraph Delh'ery Ass'n ALBANY, N. Y. Flowers or Design Work DELIVEREIt IN ALBANY AND VICINITY ON TELE«R.\PHIC ORDER 11 NORTH PEARL STREET, ALBANY, N.Y. ST. LOUIS, IVIO. FRED C. WEBER 4326-28 Olive St. Member Florists Telegraph Delivery Association NO TICK I NIT I A LS. We have cine store only The Far-Famed Flowers of TORONTO Delivered on mail or telegraph order for Any occasion, in any part of the Domlnton. JOHN H. DUNLOP N Yonge St., TORONTO, ONT. WASHINGTON, D.C. ^a>j».»>«itp^ GUDE S OUOE BROS. CO FLORISTS • 214 F ST^NJRl Member Florists" Telegraph Deliver.v. MONTREAL ' ^7:;' Orders rilled HALL & ROBINSON rjsj: I 825 ST. CATHERINE ST., W. '■°° Flowers by Telegraph Leading Retail Florists Listed by Towns for Ready Reference. Orders transferred by telegram or otherwise to any of the firms whose address Is here given will be promptly and prop- erly filled and delivered. Alhanv, N. Y.—H. G. Eyres. 11 N. Pearl St. All)iinv, N. Y.—Tbe Rosary. 23 Sleulieii St. Boston— Tlios. F. Galvin, 126 Tremont St. Boston — Ed. MacMulkin, l'J4 Boylston St. Boston — Penn. the Florist, 37-43 Brom- field St. Boston — Hoffman, Mass. Ave. Boston— Zlnn, tbe Florist. 1 Park St. Buffalo, N. Y.— S. A. Andersen, 440 Main St. Buffalo, N. Y.— Paltner's, 304 Main St. Chicago, 111.— Schiller the Florist, George Asmus, Mgr. Chicago— William J. Smyth, Michigan Ave. and 31st St. Cleveland. O.— J. M. Gasser Co., Euclid Ave. Denver, Col.— Park Floral Co., 1643 Broadway. Detroit, Mich. — J. Breltmeyer'8 Sons, corner Broadway and Gratiot Aves. Kans.is City, Mo.— Samuel Murray, 913 Grand Ave. Milwaukee. Wis.— C. C. Pollworth Co. Montreal, Can.— Hall & Robinson, 825 St. Catherine St.. W. Montreal, Can. — P. McKenna & Sons, T70 St. Catherine St., West. Nashville, Tenn.— Joy Floral Co. New London, Conn. — Reuter's. New Haven, Conn.— J. N. Champion, 1026 Chapel St. New York— David Clarke's Sons. 2139- 2141 Broadway New York- Alex. McConjell. 571 ."ith Ave. New York- -Young & Nugent, 42 W. 28th. New York — Dards, N. B. corner 44th St. and Madison Ave. New York— Bloomingdale's. E. 59th St. New York— Max Scbling, 22 W. ,'i!lth St. New York- George M. Stumpp, 701 Fifth Ave. New York- Thos. F. Galvin. B'ifth Ave., at 46tb St. Norwich, Conn. — Reuter's. Omaha. Neb. — Hess & Swoboda. 1415 Farnum St. Rochester, N. Y.— J. B. Keller Sons. 25 Clinton Ave., N. St. Louis, Mo,— jFred C. Weber, 4226-28 Olive St. ' St. Paul, Minn.— Holm & Olson. Inc. St. Paul. Minn.— L. L. May & Co. Stamford, Conn.- "Quality Shop:" Stam- ford Seed & Nursery Co. Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y.— F. R. Pier- son Co. Toronto. Can.— J. H. Dunlop, 96 Yonge St. D. C— Gude Bros., 1214 F Washington, St. Washington, F St.. N. W. \V:ishinpton. Westerly, R. D. C— P. H. Kramer, 915 D C. — George H. Cooke. I. — Reuter's. Worcester, Mass.— Randall's Flower Shop, 3 Pleasant St. NEWS NOTES. Mahanoy, Pa.— Mrs. Benj. Heiser succeeds Mrs. Augusta Geiger as florist on West Matianoy Ave. Brooklyn, N. Y. — Abraham Hanig tias resigned liis position as president of tlie Brooklyn Wholesale Cut Flower Market. Inc. Northampton, Mass. — Butler & Ull- man are the successors of H. W. Field, florist, who Is now in California on account of ill health. Murray Hill, N. J.— Bernard Maz- zuno. an employe of the Coddlngton Florist Company, was arrested on Jan. 29th for the theft of roses from his employers. He was held in $500 bail. BUSINESS TROUBLES. New York City. -Cameron & Crow- Icy. 58th St., reported to have "gone up." ORDERS FOR NEW YORK WIRE OR PHONE TO MAX SCHLING 22 West 59th Street, adjoining Plaza Hotel Best Florists in the States as References EUROPEAN ORDERS EXECUTED Members of the Florists Telegraph Delivery. eOSTON. MASS* "Ten II, The Tf le^raph FlorlHt" Mfiiiher of Florists' Telegraph Delivery i»7-43 BROMFIKl^D STREET Transfer your orders for flower or plant deliveries to 7INN The Florist ^illll lParkSt.,Boston YALE AND ALL CONNEC- TING POINTS Flower and Plant Deliveries. J. N. Champion & Co. 1026 Chapel St., New Haven. Conn. THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, CLEVEL Euclid Avenu* . RICE CO. The Leading Florists' Supply and Ribbon House 1220 Race Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. St. Paul, Minn. L. L. MAY & CO. Catalogue Free on Application Order Your Flowers for delivery in this section from the LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST BUFFALO S.A.ANDERSON 440 MAIN STREET Special Deliveries Niagara Falls and Locltport 202 HORTICULTURE February 7, 1914 CHICAGO NOTES. D. R. Freres has so far recovered from a long siege with typhoid fever that he will be out of the hospital this week. Nickolas Monsen, who has a retail store at 3310 Fullerton avenue, had the misfortune to fall and break his leg just above the ankle, Jan. 30th. There will be no flower show in Chicago this spring. At a recent meeting of the executive committee of the Horticultural Society of Chi- cago it was so ruled. A continued shortage of flowers was one of the main reasons. The United Fertilizer Co., which a year ago took over the business of D. b. Johnson and which has since had its headquarters with Poehlmann Bros., has now moved its office to Buffalo. Wm. F. Kasting and several Chicago florists are interested. The twenty-five Chicagoans who at- tended the Cleveland convention are back and report a successful meeting and also a very pleasant time. They also remarked that the eastern car- nations are apparently getting more sunshine than the western stock. If a twelve-inch fall of snow makes a winter. Chicago experienced the real article on January 31st. Traffic was much hindered and the regular Saturday trade among the florists was greatly interfered with. As has been the order of events this season, a rain soon followed. The florists who have a large ship- ping trade are expressing their dis- satisfaction at the advanced rate from 40c. to 60c. per 100 pounds, made by the express companies, and which went into effect Feb. 1st. A reduction was made on long distance shipments but as florists' shipments are largely under one hundred miles, the additional charge oa short dis- tances more than offsets the reduc- tion. The financial affairs of the H. A. Fisher Co. of Kalamazoo, Mich., a,re causing considerable comment in the market and it is expected that suit will be begun against them by one of the heavy losers. It seems that while the November bills were un- paid large accounts were run in De- cember and some of the creditors will lose thousands of dollars. In some cases, bills covered a much longer pe- riod, but no one seemed to l> ''Quality Shop Will take care of all your orders for de- signs or cut flowers. Stamford Seed & Nursery Co., 43 Atlantic St RANDALL'S FLOWER SHOP HARRY I. RANDALL, Proprietor. Phone: Park 94 3 PLEASANT ST.. WORCESTER. MASS. M inh'r Florists Telegraph Delwerv Association used as a display room, and the base- ment, which is reached by a capacious elevator, for receiving stock, potting, etc. They expect to open about Feb. 15th. February 7, 1914 HORTICULTURE 203 ' 'Irl^v HARrS HANDY HANDLE Necessity Fits securely on ony stindard pot and by the nse of a little chif- fon or ribbon gives yju a Basket effect at a very small additional expense, Increasing the price of your plants 100 per cent. At Your Dealer's or Direct. 1 12 Inches high, $2.50 per doz. 2 15 " •• 3.,50 " " 3 18 " " 4.00 " " 4 24 Inches high, $5.00 per doz. 5 30 " " 6.50 " " 6 36 " " 9.00 " " GEO. B. HART, Manufacturer, 24 to 30 Stone Street, Rochester, N.Y. Personal S. E. Spencer, of Brookland Gardens, Woburn, Mass., has been serving on the Suffolk County jury for the last four weeks. J. Edison Smith, florist at the Aca- demy of the Assumption, Wellesley, Mass., was married on January 27th to Miss Bessie C. Dunton at the home of the bride in Dorchester, Mass. Ben Lipman, who has had charge of the Northside Greenhouses, Columbia City. Ind.. for the past three years, has removed to Covington, Ky., where he is to take a position with another concern. Visitors In Boston: A. E. Thatcher, Bar Harbor, Me.; A. W. Dowling, su- perintendent for W. S. Keniey. Mor- ristown, N. J.; W. A. Manda, South Orange, N. J.; Frank McMahon, Sea- bright, N .J.; D. Dean, Little Silver, N. J. WALTER MOTT'S NOTES BY THE WAY. Peabody, Mass. J. M. Ward & Co. report a very good season. Space restricts or more glass would be erected. Portsmouth, N. H. Robert Capstick says it will not be long ere his houses will be gone, owing to the land being desired by the Civic Improvement Association for a public park. Waverley, Mass. "W. W. Edgar Co. have made sev- fJ Apply to The Meyer Green SILKALINE IS THE LONGEST AND STRONGEST IN THE WORU) And for sale by all the leading floriBts anil snpplv houses throughout the land. It vour Jobber does not keep It. write direct to us and we will see that yon are fully supplied. Samples Sent Free THE JOHN C. MEYER THREAD QO., LOWELirMASS. Id Writing Advertisers Kindly Mention HORTICDLTURE. KOMADA BROS. Ma ufacturers of all Kinds of WIRE DESIGNS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 1008 Vine Street, - - PHILADELPHIA, PA. THE Florists' Supply House of America H. BAYERSDORFER & CO. 1129 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa. Florist's Refrigerators Display Cases, Storage Rooms, Store Fixtures. Ask for Catalog X2. UNITED REFRIGERATOR & ICE \mmcmim] MACHINE CO., Kenosha, Wis. eral improvements to their plant. En- closing the boiler house meant a big saving in fuel and excellent storage this winter. Easter stock looks prom- ising. The whole establishment will appear very inviting to the host of vis- itors expected during convention week. Frank Edgar is located on a hill commanding a grand view of the Hub and vicinity. Although ere many years the property will be too valuable for present use, he intends erecting an- other large house with the profits from the next season's business. GRAND SPRING EXHIBITION Under the Auspices of the Horticultural Society of New York and the New York Florists' Club $12,500 in Premiums mJ™ bTww Are you preparing to exhibit? Have you received the preliminary schedule covering plants? If not, write for a copy without delay. Cut Flower schedules ready January first. JOHN YOUNG Secretary, 53 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Telephone, 7362 Madison Square 204 HORTICULTURE February 7, 1914 GARDENIAS $l.50-$4..00 ^oz. We have quantity as well as quality, and in larg'e lots we can quote special prices. All grades are perfect flowers. The difference is in the size of flowers and lengfth of stem. The Leo Niessen Co. i2?h ,^d bursts.. PHILADELPHIA Mention HORTICULTUBB when writing. Ulllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllg I To Cut Flower Growers and | i Retail Florists I IF YOU want to 6nd a market for your s product g want a regular or special supply S of the product of the best S growers 5 Consult the Advertisements on these Wholesale Flower Hages THE BEST LETTERS FOR FLORISrS USE THOSE MADE BY THE Boston Florist Letter Co. 66 PEARL ST. BOSTON N. F. McCarthy, Mgr. Block Letters, $2.00 per 100. Script letters, $3.00 per 100. Order direct or buy from yonr local supply dealer. Insist on having the BOSTON Inscriptions, Emblems, etc. Always in Stock. \A -.^ CUT FLOWER BOXES ; EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURCRm PHILADELPHIA, PA. ki "- ^ *^ ROBERT J. DYSART PUBLIC ACCOCNTAJJT AND AUDITOR Simple methods of correct accountin? especially adapted for florists' use. «OOKS BAL.4NCED AND ADJU.STED Merchants Bank Buildine •40 STATE ST. BOSTON Telephone Main 58 When writing to advertiters kindly mention HORTICULTURE. 5 The Advertisers Represented Here are the Leading £ E Concerns In the Wholesale Flower Trade s ?iiiiiiiiiiiininiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiniiiiS WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS — ^^""^ Roses Am, Beauty, Special '* *' Fancy and Extra No.i Killamey, Extra " Ordinary Richmond, Hillingdon, Extra *' *' Ordinary - - Mary land, ,Ward,Taft, Sunburst, Ex. '* " " " Ordinary. Russell. Shawyer Carnations, Fancy " Ordinary Cattleyas Lilies, Longiflorum Callas Lily of the Valley Paper Whites, Roman Hyacinths .... Freestas Daftodils Tulips Violets M ignonette Daises Sweet Peas Gardenias Adiantum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus, Strings (loo).. " " & Spren. (loo bchs.) . . CINCINNATI February 2 15.00 25.00 20.00 10.00 6.00 10.00 6.00 8.00 6.00 3-00 2.00 35-00 10.00 10.00 3.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 •75 5.00 1. 00 1. 00 20.00 1. 00 12.50 40.00 35-00 to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to . to to to to to to 40.00 30.00 25.00 15.00 10.0c 15.00 8.00 10.00 8.00 4.00 3.00 50.00 12.50 12.50 4.00 3.00 S-oo 5.00 5,00 1.00 6.00 1.50 1.50 25.00 1.50 15.00 50.00 50.00 CHICAGO February 2 35.00 25.00 20.00 12.00 6.00 10.00 6.00 10.00 6.00 3.00 2.00 35.00 10.00 10.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 4.00 2. 00 1. 00 1.50 25.00 •75 12.00 40.00 25.00 40.00 30.00 25.00 15.00 10.00 15.00 8.00 15.00 8.00 20.00 4.00 3.00 50.00 12.50 12.00 4 00 4.00 4.00 5.00 5.00 1.50 30.00 1. 00 15.00 50.00 50.00 PRICES — Per 100 TO DEALERS ONLY PITTSBURG BUFFALO February 2 60,00 40.00 20,00 to 15.00 4.00 8.00 6 00 15.00 6.00 2.50 2.00 25.00 10.00 10.00 3-00 3.00 3-00 3.00 2.50 .60 2.00 1.00 .50 40.00 25.00 75.00 50.00 25.00 20.00 6.00 10.00 8.00 20.00 10.00 3.00 2.50 35-00 12.00 12.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 3.00 •75 5.00 1.25 x.oo 1.25 15.00 60,00 35-00 January 26 60.00 50.00 25.00 1 3.00 12.00 40.00 20.00 15 00 6.00 10 00 6.00 8.00 4.00 2.00 35,00 3.00 4.00 15.00 8,00 12.00 6.00 .50 to .... to 30.00 30.00 4.00 3-00 40.00 15.00 10.00 4.00 3-00 5.00 4.00 4.00 «•" 0.00 3.00 i.So I. as 15.00 35.00 35-°° POEHLMANN BROS. CO I Supply of Best Cat Flowers all the Year Around 72-74 EAST RANDOLPH ST., - CHICAGO. If Interested, senil u» your name and address for onr weekly price llHt. PETER REINBERG~ WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS 37 RANDOLPH STREET ... - CHICAGO, ILL. WELCH BROS. CO. AMERICAN BEAUTY. KILLARNEY. RICHMOND. MARYLAND AND ALL THE SUPERIOR ROSES, ULY OF THE VALLEY. CARNATIONS. ORCHIDS BEST PRODUCED 226 Devonshire Street, Boston, Mas*. CHICAGO CARNATION CO. A. T. PYFER, Manager 30 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO, ILL. Wired Toothpicks Manufactured by W.J. COWEE, Berlin, N.Y. 10,000 $1.75. 50,000 ?7.50. S.imple free For sale by dealers. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, Inc. WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS Consignments Solicited Hardy Fancy Fern Oar Specialty 38-40 BROADWAY. DETROIT. MICH E.G.H1LLC0. Wholesale Florists F9I^IHIVIC3IM^, IIMID. Please mention Horticulture when writlBf. February 7, 1914 HORTICULTURE 205 New Roses (R| 5i^ vJ* ▼ KILLARNEY BRILLIANT Vo^m^^ .k|H l^n^K i., "^- This Rose is williout doubt one of tlie best ever put ou tlie commercial market. '^^'^^^ »;».-..- J Advance orders liave never been equaled by any other Rose in the history of the Hower business. V "^^^ I'"or February and March delivery: Own Root, $30.00 per 100; $250.00 per 1000. Grafted, $35.00 per 100; $;i0O.0O per 1000. For immediate delivery: Grafting Kyes, .^200.00 per 1000. HADLEY A beautiful, velvety, crimson Rose, very frasrant, of strong, vigorous growth. ^ Flowers hirge and double, borne on long, stiff stems. A very valuable addition to W the Red Rose list. For February and March delivery: Own Root, $30.00 per 100; $250.00 per 1000. Grafted, $35.00 per 100; $300.00 per 1000. PRINCE D'ARENBERG Another addition to the Red Rose list, and a very valuable addition it is, of Richmond shade, good-sized flower. Much more double than Richmond, vigorous growth and blooms freely right through the winter. For February and March delivery : Own Root and Grafted, $.30.00 per 100, $250.00 per 1000. Own Root Grafted Own Root Grafted 100 1000 100 1000 ](K) lOIH) 100 1000 MRS {-HAS RUSSELL $12.00 $100.00 $17..-)0 $150.00 v'ONKHEER J. t,. MOCK. $7.50 .$(10.00 $12.50 $120.00 FIRE FL.\,ME 12.00 100.00 17.50 1.50.00 SUNBURST 12.00 100.00 MRS. GEO. SHAWYER 12.00 100.00 17.50 1.5O.00 MARYLAND 7.50 65.00 15.00 120.00 CECILE BRUNNER (Sweetheart) . . 12.00 100.00 17.50 150.00 And all other Standard Varieties: Own Boot, $7.50 per 100; $00.00 per 1000. Grafted, $12.50 per 100; $120.00 per 1000. Write for a complete list of CARNATION CUTTINGS. RIBBONS — Many new patterns in exclusive ribbons. If you have not received our new Catalogue, advise us at once and we will mail you a copy. Bl SINESS IIOI RS: FROM IMO A. M. TO B.UU f. M S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN COMPANY The AVholesale Florists of rhilailcli'bU PHII..M>KLl-IfIA IJALTIMOKK NKW YORK WASHINGTON lliOS-lli.'O l.iiiMiPw SIri'it rrankliii anil St. I'alll SlrcetH 117 West JXth Street I31C II Street, N. W. Flower Market Reports WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS — ^"^"^ PRICES — Per 100 TO DEALERS ONLY F'or the past few days BOSTON the weakening process has been going on under the influence of mild atmosphere and bright skies, which is rapidly pushing along the roses and carnations and assures us that the period of scarcity is about gone for this year. Carna- tions are perhaps, feeling the situa- tion more than the roses thus far. Indeed, one rose — American Beauty — continues scarce and the wonderful hold which this rose has upon the people is well demonstrated by the maintenance of near-holiday values all through the past month. Violets are still a disappointment, the sales being limited and slow. Bulbous flowers are in larger receipt than they have been, trumpet daffodils being far in excess of normal needs and prices cut in two. Even lily of the valley is overweighted, but the quality is very fine. Cattleyas are selling for about one-half of the -January quotations. Spring - like weather BUFFALO wa^s had throughout most of the past week and trade was generally good on all lines. Spring flowers had a good call, with a tendency to check slightly the sale of carnations. There are too many of the ordinary carnations and not enough of the good. This is true especially of white which have been altogether too plentiful. For McKin- ley Day only a light demand was had. Beauties are scarce and prices rule high, though there is no special de- mand. Other stock in ample supply. Roses Am. Beauty, Special '* *' Fancy and Extra No. 1 Killamey , Extra " Ordinary Richmond, Hillingdon, Extra " " Ordinary Maryland, Ward, Taft, Sunburst, Extra . " " " " Ordinary ... . Russell, Shawyer Carnations, Fancy " Ordinary Cattleyas Lilies. Longiflorum . . . Callas... . i Lily of the Valley Paper Whites, Kom&n Hyacinths Freesias .' Daffodils Tulips Violets Mignonette Daisies Sweet Peas Gardenias Adiantum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus, Strings Cioo) " '* & Spren. (loo Bchs.) BOSTON February 2 50.00 to 8.00 to t.50 !.00 ■75 to 10.00 to 75 »o 12.00 to 35.00 to 75.00 30.00 15.00 12.00 6.00 12.00 6.00 12. 00 6.00 20.00 3.00 1.50 35-00 12.00 12.00 4.00 2.00 3.00 2.00 3.00 ■50 8.00 2.00 2.00 25.00 1. 00 15.00 50.00 25.00 ST. LOUIS February a 35.00 to 15.00 to 10.00 to 8.00 to 4,00 to 8.00 to 4.00 to 8.00 to 4.00 to 2. 00 1. 00 40.00 10.00 10.00 3.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 50.00 25.00 12.50 10.00 6.00 10.00 6.00 10.00 6.00 3.00 1.50 50.00 12.00 12.00 4.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 4 00 .60 6.00 .35 to .60 1. 00 12.00 35.00 15.00 1-25 15.00 50.00 25.00 PHILA. February 2 40.00 8.00 6.00 3.00 6.00 3.00 6.00 3.00 6.00 4.00 2.00 25.00 12.50 12.50 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 •25 3.00 2.00 .40 8.00 1. 00 15.00 35-00 35-O0 75.00 60.00 25.00 I2.00 5.00 15.00 5.00 12.00 6.00 35-00 6.00 3-00 50.00 15.00 15.00 4.00 3.00 5.00 3.00 4.00 1. 00 6.00 3.00 2.00 25.00 1.50 20.00 50.00 50.00 There is still difficulty CHICAGO in securing stock enough to fill the normal re- quirements of the market, and late or unusual orders are very apt to be filled in part only. As has been the case for several weeks, roses are the farthest from being in sufficient sup- ply. With continued dark weather, there is little chance of an immediate improvement. Now and then a fortu- nate grower has a house of Killarneys which is producing some excellent blooms, in spite of conditions, and these are bringing the highest prices. American Beauties in general are not as good as usual at this season, but as in the case of roses there are good exceptions. The greater portion of them are inclined to be a little off color owing to dark weather. Quite a fair quantity of tulips are coming now and include some extra fancy, as well as many very small ones. The butterfly sweet peas are a little more plentiful and of fine quality. There are some unusually good freesias, far superior to the old variety in the mar- ket now. Lily of the valley is good and selling well. Cattleyas are still in excess of demand, and ferns sell at $J.50 per 1,000. (Continued uo page 207) 206 HORTICULTURE February 7, 1914 H. E. FROMENV Wholesale Commission Florist, Choice Cut Flowers, 67 West 88th St. NEW YORK Telephones: 3200, 2301, Madison Square. Moore, Hentz & Nash Wholesale Commission Florists 55 and 57 West 26th Street New York TelephoDe No. 75C Madison Square -^WM. P, FORD — Wholesale Florist 107 W. 28tli Street, NEW YORK Call and Inspect the Best Establlshmeut In the Wholesale Flower District. GEO C. 5IEBRhCHT WHOLESALE FLORIST CONSIGNMENS SOLICITED PaOSB{^08JM4D,soNSO.. NEW YORK JOHN YOUNG AA/H^l^s^l^ F*l^ris-fc 53 WEST 28tli STREET NEW YORK CITY Consignments Solicited Phone 7362 Madison Square THE KERVAN COMPANY Ferns, Moss-ts. Wild Smllax, Galax, I«ncothoe, Palmetto, Cycas, both fresh cut and prepared. Lanre!, Hemlocit, all Decorating: Evergreens. uy[ll\ M.ds, 119 W.28 St., New York RKED ®. KKLLER I3i West 25th St., New York Florists' Supplies We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work & Novelties Mini ;irt' dealf rs in Decorative Glassware, Gron^ers and Florists' Requisites WILLIAM H. KUEBLER Brooklyn's Foremost and Best WHOLESALE COMMISSION HOUSE A First Class Market for aU CUT FLOWERS 28 Willoaghby St., Brooklyo, N. Y. M. C. FORD 121 West 28th St., NEW YORK A Full Line of ALL CUT FLOWERS. Telephone, 3870 or 3871 Madison Square GEORGE B. HART WHOLESALE FLORIST 24 Stone St., Rochester, N.Y. p*. J. s:Mia:^n Successor to JOHN I. BATNOB Wholesale Commission Florist .\ full line of C'lioice Cut Flouer Stock for all purposes The HOME OF THE LILY by the 10ris-t8 BUFFALO, N. Y. NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only Last Half of Week ending Ian. 31 1914 Cattleyas- Lilies. Longiflorum Call as - Lily of the Valley Paper Whites, Roman Hyacinths Freesias Daffodils Tulips . Violets . . Mignonette - Daises- Sweet Peas (per loo bunches) Gardenias Adiantum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus, strings (per loo) & Spren (loo bunches). lO.OO 6 DO I2.00 I. GO I.OO I.OO I.OO 2.00 2.00 6.00 6.00 .50 8.00 15.00 10.00 40.00 10.00 15.00 4.00 2.00 3.00 5-00 4.00 .60 6.00 2. 00 12.00 16.00 ■75 12.00 35-0O 20.00 First Half of Weak beginning Feb. 2 1914 10.00 6.00 10.00 I.OO I.OO I.OO I.OO 2.00 ■50 2.00 I.OO 4.00 6.00 .50 8.00 20.00 zo.oo 40.00 10.00 12.00 300 7.00 3.00 3.00 4.00 .60 6.00 2.00 12.00 16.00 •75 12.00 50.00 50.00 A vast cliange PHILADELPHIA lias come over the face of tilings since our last report. The bright weather and the longer days have increased supplies of nearly all kinds of flowers. Meantime there has been no corresponding increase in busi- ness, so that prices generally have shown a tendency to recede — although this is not very marl^ed as yet. All roses except American Beauty are more plentiful but not so much so as the carnations. The latter are in very much larger supply. But even Beauty are expected to get a move on by the end of the week. Gardenias are about as usual. Orchids rather too many, with demand light. There is a large supply of violets— more than can be used to advantage. Sweet peas have come with a rush; splendid quality; prices very much lower except on the "orchid-flowering" sorts which are still behind the demand. Mignonette easier. Any amount of daffodils, freesia, tulips and other bulbous stock. Acacia pubescens and myosotis may be had if one orders a day ahead. The market has not ST. LOUIS been at all satisfac- tory the past week. The retailers had their troubles with it early in the week and the whole- salers the latter part. Stock was quite scarce at first in all lines and grades. All of a sudden it became plentiful and the retail business dull. The big snow storm on Thursday and Friday also had a bad effect. Prices have lowered somewhat except on roses. These are still somewhat scarce and a big crop is looked for soon. Carnations are down in value and there are plenty of them in all varieties. Violets and peas are now coming in quite heavy. Bulb stock is looking up better than last week. More of it coming in and qual- ity excellent. POSTMASTER KASTING. Wni. P. Kasting, the new postmaster at Buffalo N. Y., formally received the keys at the Federal building on Sat- urday last. With his office so con- gested with flowers and friends that there was barely room left in which to move, the popular new incumbent assumed his position shortly after noon. The outgoing postmaster was not there to greet him, leaving that formality to his deputy, but Howard H. Baker, the last Democrat to hold the office, was present together with scores of personal friends and fellow florists. At noon every inch of space around the walls of the expansive office was covered with floral offerings and as a matter of fact it was almost like a flower show. A few remarks by Mr. Kasting in which he said "I see among you many business men and I take the opportunity to say that it is my fixed purpose to so conduct the administra- tion of this office as to merit the ap- proval of business men and reflect credit upon our government. A ban- quet was tendered him by friends at the Orpheus Hall in the evening. NEW BOSTON FLOWER MARKET. Tlie Boston Co-operative Flower Mar- ket, now located on Park street, has leased for eight and one-half years, the street floor and basement at 256- 2.58-2(;0 Devonshire street facing Win- thiop Sq., and will remove on March 1. The two floors comprise an area of 13,000 sq. ft. McAlpine and Budlong who have had headquarters elsewhere will come in to the new market, the former taking 1800 sq. ft., and the lat- ter 800. This move brings both mar- kets and all the wholesale commission houses together In Winthrop square. McCallum Co., of 421 High avenue, Cleveland. Ohio, have bought out The Cleveland Plant & Flower Co., and have taken over their growers. 208 HOETICULTUEE February 7, 1914- 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 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 R. J. Dysart, 40 State St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. AMPELOFSIS Ampelopsls Veltohll — Largest stock of 2-year transplanted in the United States. All sizes up to strong 3-ft. plant. Send for prices before placing your order else- where. CHAS. BLACK, Hlghtstown, N. J. APHINE Apblne Mfg. Co., Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. APHIS PVNK Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. ARACCABIAS Godfrey Aschmann, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List uf Advertisers. ASPARAGUS J. B. Felthouscn, Schenectady, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. ACCUBA Aocnba japonica, bushy plants, 35c. to Kt.60 each. JULIUS ROEHRS CO., Rutherford, N. J. AZALEAS P. Ouwerkerk. Hoboken, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Leuthy & Co., Rosllndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Otto Heinecken, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. John McKenzie, No. Cambridge, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. A. M. Davenport, Watertown, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Godfrey Aschmann, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see last of Advertisers. BAY TREES MoHutchison & Co., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobblnk & Atkins. Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. August Rolker & Sons, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Bay Trees and Bi.x Trees, all sizes and prices. List on application. JULIUS ROEHRS CO., Rutherford. N. J. BEDDING PLANTS B. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. For page see List of Advertisers. BEGONIAS A. M. Davenp.irt. Watertown, Mass. New Winter Blooming Begonia Florence Daveuport. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia, Pa. Tuberous Rooted Begonias. For page see List of Advertisers. BOILERS Kroeschell Bros. Co., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. King Construction Co.. North Tonawanda, N. Y. "King Ideal" Boiler. For page see List of Advertisers. HItchlngs & Co.. New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Burnbam Co., New York City. BOXES— CUT FLOWER FOLDING Edwards Folding Box Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. Folding cut flower boies, the best made. Write for list. HOLTON & HUNKEL CO., Milwaukee, Wis. BOXWOOD TREES Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. BUI.BS AND TUBERS J. M. Thorburn & Co., New York City. Freesia and Llllum Harrisii Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers. Mlchell's Seed House, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Ralph M. Ward & Co.. New York City. liorseshoe Bulbology. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Boddlngton, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. John Lewis Chllds, Flowtrfleld, L. I., N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Henderson & Co., Chicago, 111. Llllum GIganteum. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. Schwake & Co., New York City. Horticultural Importers and Exporters. For page see List of Advertisers. J. O. V. Zangen, Hoboken, N. Jersey-Grown Callas. For page see List of Advertisers. C. KEUR & SONS. HILLEGOM, Holland. Bulbs of all descriptions. Write for prices. NEW YORK Branch, 8-10 Bridge St. c.\ladii:m.s Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. CANNAS New Wholesale List Just Issued. Send for It. THE CONARD & JONES COM- PANY, West Grove, Pa. Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. Swastika Brand Cannas. For page see List of Advertisers. CARNATIONS Patten & Co., Tewksbury, Mass. Princess I):iKUiMr. For page see List of Advertisers. F. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette. Ind. For page see List of Advertisers^ S. S. Skidelsky & Co., Phila., Pa. Carnation Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Carnation Co., Chicago, III. Carnation Peerless Pink. For page see List of Advertisers. Cottage Gardens Co., Inc., Queens, N. Y. Carnation Matchless. For page see List of Advertisers. John Barr, So. Natick, Mass. Carnation Mrs. B. P. Cheney. For page see List of Advertisers. J. H. Leach & Son, North Easton, Mass. New Carnation, Pink Supreme. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Begerow, Newark. N. J. Carnation Prince Edward. For page see List of Advertisers. Harlowarden Greenhouses, Greenport, N. Y. Unrooted Carnation Cuttings. ' CARNATION STAPLE Split carnations quickly, easily and cheaply mended. Pillshury's Carnation Staple. 2ono for $1.(10 post paid. I. L. PILLSBURY, Galeshurg, 111. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. Chrysanthemum Novelties for 1914. For page see List of Advertisers. Frank P. Putnam. Lowell, Mass. Five Now Single Chrysanthemums. For page see List of" Advertisers. Harlowarden Greenhouses, Greenport, N. T, Special Bargains. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. Chrysanthemum Improved Golden Chad- wick. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. • COCOANUT FIBRE SOIL 20th Century Plant Food Co., Beverly. Mass. For page see List of Advertiser!. CYCLAMENS Thomas Roland, Nahant, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. A. M. Davenport, Watertown, Man. For page see List of Advertisers. 200.000 Giant Flowering Cyclamen Seed- lings In six separate colors, our own grown strain. Seed only taken of Numberblos- soms. From seed flats, August-sown, $2.6(> per 100; $20.00 per 1000. Once trans- planted, $.3.50 per 100 : $.30.00 per 1000. Caih with order. Cultural directions with alT packages. CHRIST. WINTERICH, CycU- men Specialist, Defiance, O. DAHUAS Dahlias at greatly reduced prices for 1914. Send for wholesale list. Order early. J. L. MOORE. Nortfahoro, Mass. Dahlias. 809.0(10 Clumps to offer. Sentf your list of wants to the Largest Dabll« Grower in the World. J. K. ALEXANDER, "The Dahlia King," East BridgewatM, Mass. Dahlias — 25(10 field clumps, latest varie- ties, cheap for cash; or what have yon t» exchange? GEO. H. WALKER, Dahlia Expert, North DIghton, Mass. ^ NEW PAEONY DAHLIA John^ Wanamaker, Newest Handsomest, Best. New color, new form and new habit of growth. Big stock of best cut-flower varieties. Send list of wants to PEACOCK DAHLIA FARMS, Berlin, N. J. DECORATIVE PLANTS A. Leuthy & Co , Perkins St. Nurseriei, Rosllndale. Mass. 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. Woodrow & Marketos, New York City. For page see List of Advertlsert. J. M. Keller Co., Inc., Brooklyn and White- stone, L I., N. Y. For page see List of Advertiser!. A. Schultheis, College Point, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. DRACAENAS J. R. Felthousen. Schenectady, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. FERNS A. Leuthy & Co. Rosllndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. H. H. Barrows & Son, WLItman. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. For List of Advertisers See Page 179 February 7, 1914 HOKTICULTUEE 20& FERirs — Contlnoed John Bcott, Brooklyn, N. T. For page eee Llet of Advertlscri. Robert Craig Co., Philadelphia, P«. For page see List of Advertiser!. A. U. Davenport, Watertown, Mast. For page ree List of Advertlieri. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. For page cee List of Advertisers. John McKenzle, No. Cambridge, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Ernest Oeohslln. River Forest, 111. Ferns for Dishes. For page see List of Advertisers. FERTILIZERS SKh Centnry Plant Food Co., Beverly, Mass. Fertllene. For page see List of Advertisers. Pulverlred Manure Co., Chicago, 111. WUard Brand Cattle Manure. For page see List of Advertisers. Censnraers' FertiUier Co., New York City. Mak-Gro, Odorless Plant Food. For page see List of Advertisers. ■adson Carnon Co., Ballston Spa, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS' LETTERS Boston Florist Letter Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS' SDPPLIK8 N. F. McCarthy & Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. M. Rice Co., Philadelphia. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Reed & Keller, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. 8. S. Fennock-Meehan Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Welch Bros. Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Komada Bros., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWER POTS W. H. Ernest, Washington, D. C. Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. A. H. Hews & Co., Cambridge, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. HUflnger Bros., Ft. Edward, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. FDNGINE Aphine Mfg. Co., Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. GALAX Michigan Cut Flower Co., Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. Kervan Co., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. GERANIDMS ' • Mlchell's Seed House, Philadelphia, Pa. New Scarlet Bedding Geranium, "Helen Mlohell." R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. For page see List of Advertisers. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. For page see iLlst of Advertisers. J. E. Felthonsen, Schenectady, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. GLADIOLUS BIdwell & Fobes, Kinsman, Ohio. Gladiolus Niagara. For page see List of Advertisers. John Lewis Chllds, Flowerfleld. N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. GLADIOLC8 — Continoed Arthur Cowee, Berlin, N. Y. Gladiolus "Peace." Gladioli, Large Bulbs for Forclnir: Augusta, America, Shakespeare, Scarsdale, Columbia, Wezinscott, Planting Stock of B. Hulot, and Scarsdale. Write for prices. GEO. J. JOERG. Gladioli Grower, New Hyde Park, L. I., N. Y. Choice young stock, all sizes and bulb- lets; Mrs. F. King, Dawn, America, Inde- pendence. Scarsdale, Klondike, Mixtures, etc. Prices low to close out surplus. Write for price list or special quotation on quantity wanted. BROOKLAND GAK- DENS, Woburn, Mass. GLADIOLI. America— Planting Stock, $2.00 per 1000 and up; line stock — write. Bulblets — Ta- conic, large bright pink, $1.00 quart; $5.00 peck. Silver Trophy Sec. 2 light, 50c. quart; .$2.25 peck. Meadowrale florists' light mixture, 75c. quart; $3.00 peck. In- dependence, 50c. quart (about 4000 to a quart). HOMER F. CHASE, R. 44, Law- rence, Mass. GLADIOLI: ALL HOME GROWN. America and Mrs. King in different sizes; Extra Florists' Light, containing some sorts earlier than America and good sell- ers. MINNESOTA, tall early cream, one of best, all sizes below li^; GOLDEN KING, Alice Carey, Baron Hulot, Balti- mure, Burrell, Chicago White, Cracker Jack, EARLY PINK (King Style), Klon- dyke, MAUDE, Mrs. Beecher, Princeps, Scarsdale, Mme. Monneret, Childsi, Nance- ianus, Selected Blues, Niagara, Europa, Panama and others. Write for prices. GEO. S. WOODRUFF. Independence, Iowa. GLASS Sharp, Partridge & Co., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Parshelsky Bros., Inc., 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. GLOXINIAS Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Pbilatlelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE BUILDING MATBRIAI. A. T. Stearus 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. Metropolitan Miterial Co., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. S. Jaco lis & Sons, Brooklyn, N. Y. Lord & Burnham Co., New York City. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION Bird Steel-frame Greenhouse Co., Inc., New York City. 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. Frank Van Assche, Jersey City, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Plerson D-Bar Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Metropolitan Material Co., Brooklyn, N. T. For page see List of AdvertLsers^ Hitchings & Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Burnham Co., New York City. GUTTERS King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. Y. King Channel Gutter. For page see List of Advertisers. Metropolitan Material Co., Brooklyn, N. Y. Iron Gutters. For page see List of Advertisers. HAIL INSCRANCB Florists' Hail Asso. of America. J. G. Esler, Saddle River, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. HARDY FERNS AND GREEN GOOD! Michigan Cut Flower Bichange, Detroit Mich. For page sea List of Advertisers. The Kervan Co., New York For page see List of Advertisers. HARDWOOD ASHES Unleached Hardwood Ashes For Sale. GEORGE L. MUNROE & SONS, Oswego, N. Y. HART'S HANDY HANDLES Geo. B. Hart, Rochester, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. HEATING APPARATUS Kroescheil Bros. Co , Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Bird Steel-frame Greenhouse Co., Inc., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Burnham Co., New York City. HELIOTROPES Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS Bay State Nurseries, No. Abington, Uai*. For page see List of Advertisers. P. Ouwerkerk, Hoboken, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. 3. For page see List of Advertisers. Old Town Nurseries, M. P. Haendler, Prop., South Natick, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. HOSE H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. HOT-BED SASH A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset, HasSk For page see List of Advertisers. Parshelsky Bros., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Burnham Co., New York City. INSECTICIDES Aphine Manufacturing Co., Madison, N. J. Aphine and Fungine. For page see List of Advertisers. Lemon Oil Co., Baltimore, Md. Standard Insecticides. _ For page see Last of Advertisers. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. Aphis Punk and Nikoteen. For page see Liat of Advertisers. The H. A. Stoothoff Co., Mt. Vernon, N. I. Aphicide Powder. For page see List of Advertisers. R. P. Palethorpe Co., Inc., Clarksvllle, Tenn. Nicoticide, the Insecticide. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. Elliott & Sons, New York. Scalecide. For page see List of Advertisers. Eastern Chemical Co., Boston, Mass. Imp Soap Spray. For page see List of Advertisers. Tobacco Stems, $1.00 hundred poands. U. CUTLER RYERSON, 108 3d Ave., Newark, N. J. LAURUS Laarna Cerasus: Bush. 35c.-|l.(K) each; Standards, $7.60-$10.00 each; Pyranlda, »5.(»0-$7.50 each. JULIUS ROEHRS CO.. Rutherford, N. J. LEMON OIL Lemon Oil Co., Baltimore, Ud. For page see List of Advertisers. In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture jilO HORTICULTURE February 7, 1914 LELT BULBS Chas. Scbwake & Co., New Tori City. Horticultural Importers and Exporters. For page eee List of Advertisers. R. M. Ward & Co., New York, N. I. Horaeslioe Bulbology. For page see List of Advertisers. Fottler, Fiske, Rawson Co., Boston, Mass. LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS AagDBt Rolker & Sons, New York City. Fur page see List of Advertiaerg. McHntchlson & Co., New York City. Berlin Valley Pips. For page see List of Advertisers. Otto Helnecken, New York City. For p.ige see List of Advertisers. J. U. Thorburn & Co., New York City. Cold Storage. For page see List of Advertisera. Chas. F. Meyer, New York City. Cold Storage Lily of the Valley. For page see List of Advertisers. Fottler, Fiske, Rawson Co., Boston. Mass. M.4RGUER1TES Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. For page see List of AdvertUeri. NIKOTEEN Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. NIKOTIANA Apblne Mfg. Co., Madison, N. J. For page see LJst of Advertisers. MCRSBRY STOCK P. Onwerkerk, Weehawken Heights, N. J. For. page sec List of Advertisers. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. For page sec List of Advertisers. Bay State Nurseries, North Abington, Mass. Hardy, Northern Grown Stock. For page see List of Advertisers. BobblDk & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. W. B. Whlttler & Co., South Framlngham, Mass. For page see lAst of Advertisers. August, Kolker & Sons, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Breck-Roblnson Nurseries, Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Otto Helnecken, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Old Town Nurseries, M. P. Haendler, Prop., South Natick, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Landscape Garden Co., Newburgh, N. Y. Grape Vines, Currant Bushes; also Horse Radish. ONIONS, GIANT R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. ONION SEED Schilder Bros., Chillieuthe, Ohio. For page see List of Advertisers. ONION SETS Leonard Seed Co., Chicago, III. For page oce List of Advertisers. ORCHID FLOWERS Jaa. McMauus, New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. ORCHID PLANTS Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J. For page se^ List of Advertisera. Jnllus Koehrs Co., Rutherford. N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. . Sander. St. Albans, England. Importer, Exporter, Growers. Hybridists. For p:ige see List of Advertisers. Freeman Orchid Co., Fall River, Mass. For page see L.st of Advertisers. PALMS, ETC. A. Leuthy & Co., Rosllndale, 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 Advertisers. Joseph Heacock, Wyncote, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. August Rolker & Sons, New York City. For p;ige see List of Advertisers. Otto Helnecken. New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. PEONIES Peonies. The world's greatest collection, 1200 sorts. Send for list. C. BETSCHBR, Canal Dover, O. PECKY CYPRESS BENCHES A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. PHOENIX Phoenix Canariensls, fine large plants, $7.5<) $35.00 each. JLLII'S ROEHRS CO., Rutherford, N. J. PIPE AND FITTINGS Kroescbell Bros. Co., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. King Construction Company, N. Tonawanda, N. Y. Shelf Brackets and Pipe Hangers. For page ree List of Advertisera. PLANT AND BCLB IMPORTS August Rolker & Sons, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. McHutchlson & Co., New York City. For page tee List of Advertisers. Otto Helnecken, New York. 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 TUBS H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. "Rlverton Special." For page see List uf Advertisers. POINSETTIA PULCHEBRIJIA A. Schultheis, College Point, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. POTASH German Kali Works, Inc., New York City. For page see List . of Advertisers. POWER AND SPRAY PCMP8 C. J. Jager Co., Boston «nd Providence. KAFFIA McHutchlson & Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. B.4T AND MOUSE CATCHER H. D. Swarts, Scranton. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. REFRIGERATORS FOR FLORISTS United Refrigerator & Ice Machine Co., Kenosha, Wis. United Ice Machines. For page see List of Advertisers. RHODODENDRONS 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 S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., Philadelphia, Pa, For page see List of Advertisers. ROSES P. Onwerkerk. Hoboken, N. J. For page ^ee List of Advertisers. Robert Craig Co., Philadelphia, Pa, For page see List of Advertisers. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. American Grown Rosea. For page see List of Advertisers. Bay State Nurseries, North Abington, Maaa. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Eastern Nurseries, Jamaica Plain, Mass. New Sargent Rose. For page see List of Advertisers. Wood Bros., Flshklll, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Robt. Scott & Son, Sharon Hill, Del. Co., Pa, New Rose Killarney Brilliant. For page see List of Advertisera. A. N. Plerson. Inc., Cromwell, Cena. New Roses. For page see List of Advertisers. F. Dorner & Sons Co., La Fayette, Ind., and The E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind. Hoosier Beauty. The Red Rose tor 1915. Extra fine list of 2% In., one and tw year field plants, just Issued. Send for U. THE CONARD & JONES COMPANT, West Grove. Pa. SEED GROWERS Leonard Seed Co., Chicago, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. California Seed Growers' Association, San Jose, Cal. For page see List of Advertisers. Braslan Seed Growers Co., San Jose, CaL For page see List of Advertisers. SEEDS Joseph Breck & Sons, Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. Schwake & Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Mlchell's Seed House, Philadelphia, Pa. New Crop Flower Seeds. For page see List of Advertisera. W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Boston, Masa. Send for 1914 Catalogue. For page see List of .Advertisers. J. M. Thorburn & Co., New York City. New Crop Flower Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. Leonard Seed Co., Chicago, 111. Peas, Beans, Radish and all Garden Seeda. For page see List of Advertisers. Arthur T. Boddlngton, New York For page see List of Advertisers. S. Bryson Ayres Co., Independence, Mo. Sweet Peas. For page fee List of Advertisers. Loechner & Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. T. J. Grey Co.. Boston, Mass. Shamrock Seed. For page see Li^t of Advertisera. Albert Dickinson Co., Minneapoiis-Chl«ag». Lawn Gmss. The Right Seeds in the Right Place. For page see List of Advertisers. S. D. Woodruff & Sons. New York. Garden Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. O. V. Zangen. Hoboken, N. J. For page ree List of Advertisers. For List of Advertisers See Page 179 February 7. IS 14 HORTICULTURE •211 SEEDS — Continned Ant. C. Zvolanek, Lompoc, Cal. Commercial Sweet Pea Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Oliver Johnson, Wicker Park Station, Chicago, III. Lawn Grass Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. Burnett Bros., New York City. Seasonable Seeds. For page see List of Advertisers. J. J. Wilson Seed Co., Newark, N. J. Flower Seeds for Florists. For page see List of Advertisers. Stamford Seed & Nursery Co., Stamford, Conn. New Crop Seeds. For page see List of Advertisers. Kelway & Son. Langport, England. Garden, Farm and Flower Seeds. Peter Heuderson & Co.. New York City. New Crop Aster Seed. Fottler, Flske, Rawson Co., Boston, Mass. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, Florida grown seed, any quantity. Send for prices. Seedlings and transplanted plants. PETER MACK, Box 172, Orlando, Fla. ASTERMUM SEED. Just to remind you lest you forget and be too late, 1 oz., $5.00; % oz., $3.00; trade pfct., 75c. Cash with order, please. Colors — white, pink, lavender and royal purple. Descriptive circular on application. ALBERT A. SAWYER, Forest Park, 111. John C. Meyer Thread Co., Lowell, Mass. Meyer's Green "Sllkallne." For page see List of Advertisers. SNAPDRAGONS H. Huehner, Groton, Mass. New Wlnter-Flowerlng. For page see List of Advertisers. SPHAGNUM MOSS Live Sphagnum moss, orchid peat and •rchid basket always on hand. LAGBR & HURRELL, Summit, N. J. SPIKRAS J. M. Thorburn Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. STOVE PLANTS Orchids — liarge.'it stock in the country. Stove plants and Crotons, finest collection. JULIUS ROEHRS CO. Rutherford, N. J. THE NATIONAL NURSERYMAN National Nurservman Publishing Co., Inc., Rochester, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. VENTILATING APPARATUS The Advance Co., Richmond, Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. Quaker Machine Co., Richmond, Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. VERjnCIDES Apblne Mfg. Co., Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. WIRED TOOTHPICKS W. J. Cowee, Berlin, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. WIREWORK Reed & Keller, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Komada Bros.. Philadelphia. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers Wlrework. Write for our catalogue. HOLTON & HUNKEL CO., Milwaukee, Wis. WILLIAM B. HEILSCHER'S WIRE WORKS. 38-40 Broadway, Detroit, Mich. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Albany, N. Y. Albany Cut Flower Exchange, Albany, N. Y. For page s,ee List of Advertisers. Baltimore The S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., Franklin and St. Paul Sts. For page see List of Advertisers. BostDn 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 y:ee List of Advertisers. Broolclyn Wm. H. Kuebler, 28 Wllloughby St. For page see List of Advertisers BnlTaio, N. Y. William P. Kastlng Co., 383-87 ETlllcott St. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Peter Relnberg, 37 Randolph St. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Carnation Co., 30 E. Randolph St. For page see List of Advertisers. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. 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 Yorlc H. E. Froment, 57 W. 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. James McManus. 105 W. 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. W. F. Sheridan, 133 W. 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. P. J. Smith. 49 West 28th St.. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Moore, Hentz & Nash. 55 and 57 W. 26th St. For page see List of Advertisers. Charles Mlllang, 55 and 57 West 26th St. For page see List of Advertisers. W. P. Ford, New Y'ork. For page see List of Advertisers. Traendly & Schenck, 131 W. 2Sth St. For page see List of Advertisers. The S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., 117 West 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. Badgley, Riedel & Meyer. Inc., New York. For page sec List of Advertisers. Woodrow & Marketos, 41 West 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. J. K. Allen, 106 W. 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. George C. Siebrecht, 109 W. 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. John Young, 53 West 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. M. C. Ford, 121 West 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. B. S. Sllnn, Jr.. 55 and 57 West 26th St. For page see List of Advertisers. Philadelphia Leo. Nlessen Co., 12th and Race Sts. For page see List of Advertisers. Edward Reid, 1619-21 Ranstead St. For page see List of Advertisers. WHOLESALE FLORISTS FbiladeiphlA — Continued The S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., 1008-12 Ludlow St. For page see List of Advertisers. Richmond, Ind. E. G. Hill Co. For page see List of Advertisers. Rochester, N. T. George B. Hart, 24 Stone St. For page see Llbt of Advertisers. Washington The S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., 1216 H St., N. W. For page see List of Advertisers. New Offers in This Issue ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS AND ASTER SEED. Michell's Seed House, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. BODDINGTON'S QUALITY CANNAS. Arthur T. Boddington, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. FERNS FOR DISHES: BIRD'S NEST FERNS. A. M. Davenport, Watertown, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. IRISH SHAMROCKS. Peter Heuderson & Co.. Now York City, i'or page see List of Advertisers. LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS- ROSES — HOLLAND AND JAPAN BULBS. August Rolker & Sons, New York City. For page sec List of Advertisers. NEW ROSES. S S PennocU-Meohau Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. POTASH. Gorman Kali Works. Inc., New York City. For page sco List of .\rtvortisers. THE JOY BLACKBERRY. J. T. Lovett, Little Silver, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. THE SPENCER TYPE OF SWEET PEAS. W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Do You Know What You Want? Look in the "Buyers' Directory" of this issue and you will probably find represented there somebody who can supply you. It's a good plan to look it over every week, for the weekly changes and additions are many. SEE? In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture 1112 HORTICULTURE February 7, 1914 •GREENHOUSES BUILDING OR CON- TEMPLATED. Topeka. Kan. — R. B. Krieg, house 12x50. Lincoln, III. — Otto J. Hembreiker, :additions. Hammonton, N. J. — Edw. A. Pink, house 20x150. Central Park, B. C— A. Osborne, iouse 21x125. New Britain, Ct. — Volz Floral Co., iiouse 25x100. -Kelso Floral Co., Kelso, Wash.- aiouse 16x100. Maywood, III. — Walter Burhop, house 25x200. Greensboro, N. C. — A. & M. College, ■conservatory. . Tucson, Ariz. — Tucson Seed Com- pany, range of houses. l\>!aywood, 111.— E. C. Aniliug, two rose houses each 34x250. Joliet, III. — Chicago Carnation Co., range of carnation houses, in spring. Jamestown, N. Y. — A. Beckrink & Son, Lord & Burnham house 40x120. Islip, N. Y. — Fire in the boiler house .of James T. Riley on the evening of Jan. 15th caused a damage of $500. Bridgeton, N. J. — Wm. J. Smith, North Laurel street, one house. Mr. Smith was formerly in the pot manu- facturing business. NEWS NOTES. GalVa, III. — George Pierce has pur- •chased the greenhouse business of A. G. Larson. Scranton, Pa.— One large green- house of Morel Bros., Boulevard ave. has been totally destroyed by a mine settling beneath the property. Two other houses are also seriously affected. The damage to houses and plants thus far is estimated at $2,000. •**?" A Beautiful Lawn Insure a velvety, green, quick-growing Lnivn : also double the yield of the garden and produce earlier and better vegetables, by feeding the soil with SHEEP'S HEAD SHEEP MANURE Kich in nitrogen, phos- phoric acid and potash. Pulverized, ready to ap- ply. Also will show- quick results on flower ^-"^•"■^ beds, shrubbery and or- chard. Two loo lb. bags, $4, freight prepaid east of the Missouri River. Send for folder, Nataral Goano Co., 815 River Street, Aarora. III. A Fine Garden Send your business direct to Wastunstoa. Saves time and insures better service, reraonal attention guarantevd. Tbiity years active service. SIGOERS & SIOGERS PATENT LAWVHRS Box 9, National Union Building Wa^ington, D. C. Why fertilize for vine instead of for what you sell or pack? The fertilizers offered to canning crop growers are generally too low in available POTASH They produce too mucli vines and not enough of the beans, peas, com and tomatoes that bring good cash for their trouble. If you are raising canning crops, don't accept a fertilizer lower than lO to 12% in Potash. Write for oar booklet oa fertilizers for special Crops. It shows how Potash Pays If your dealer sells only low-grade goods, get our prices on Potash Salts. We will sell any amount from one bag of 200 lbs. on up. GERMA^ KALI WORKS, Inc., 42 Broadway, New York Ohloago, McCormlck Block Atlanta, Empire Bldg. KewOrleaDs, Whitney Central Bank Bldg. Savannah, Bank & Trnst Bldg. San Francisco, 26 California St. ^iSfeg SECTICli NO POISON GiariDteed indar tbe lisectlclde 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, Insects on Rose-bushes, Carnations, etc. without injury to plants and without odor. Used according to di- rections our standard Insecticide will prevent ravages on your crops bv insects. Non-poisonous and )iarmless 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. $^ Pint .'. 2So; Pint - - 40o ; Qaart . . 75o % GalloD, &L25: Gallon, S2.00; 5 Gallon Can, %9 10 Gallon Can - - &17.00 Dilute with ivater 50 to 50 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 420 AV. Lexington St., Baltimore, Md. Directions on every package IMP. SOAP SPRAY Well known, bigrhly efficient spray for all Insect Pests, Apple Trees, Roses Shrubs. No mineral poisons, clean, odorless, sticks but will not discolor. Harmless to Birds and Cattle. Most Effective Results. 1 GAL... $1.65 5 GAL.. $6.50 Dilute with 24 to 40 parts water. Ask your dealer or write ^'.ASTERN CHEMICAL CO., BOSTON 1000 READY PACKED CRATES STANDARD FLOWERPOTS AND BULB PANS Price can lie .shipped at an hour's notice. per crate : 2000 1% in. @ J6.00 500 4 In. 1.500 2 " " 4.8S 456 4V4 " 1.500 214 " " 5.25 320 5 1.500 2V2 " " 6.00 210 0V2 '• 1000 ;! " •" 5.00 144 6 SOO 3y, " " 5.80 120 7 " CO 8 5.24 4.51 3.78 3.16 4.20 3.00 HILFINGER BROS. Pottery, Fort Edward, N.Y. August Rolker & Sons, 51 Barclay St., N. Y. City, Agents OUR SPECIAITV — long Olstance and Eiport Trade DO IT NOW Save your trees from scale. Use I 5 Gals., $3.25 Wm. Elliott & Sons 42 Vesey St., New York Mention HORTICULTURE when writing -STANDARD FLOWER-i Floors If your greenhouses are within 500 mllea of the Capitol, write us, we can save you money. W. H. ERNEST •^ 28th & M Sts. Washington, D. 0. ^ DRCCR'S <*Rivertoii Special" Plant Ttib »4o. Diam. Ba. Doi. 100 10 20 In. tl.45 I16.W flttjm 20 18 in. 1.30 14.00 115.00 30 16 in. 1.00 11.2S MM 40 14 In. .65 7.00 M.ao 80 12 In. M S.00 40.00 60 10 In. .38 4.90 32.00 70 Sin. .30 3.60 2&M Manufactured for ug excluslTcIy. Tbe beat tnb ever iDtrodnced. Tbe neateet, ll(ht«ot and cheapest. Painted green, with electric welded boops. Tbe four largest sUea hav* drop bandies. HENRY A. DREER, seeJs. Pbnts, nmte. «k suHfe 714 chestnut Street, PMIadetpbia, Pa. February 7, 1914 HORTICULTUEB 218 PULVERIZED OR SHREDDED CATTLE MANURE Rose and Plant Growers Now Is the time to get Cattle Mnniire Into your bench «nd potting soli. Its peculiar nctli>n and effect cannot be had with anything else. Splendid qnallty being packed right new. Order today. The Pulverized Manure Co., %=ss^ tlflNURES PULVERIZED SPECIAL GREENHOUSE FERTILIZERS FOR FLORISTS AND GARDENERS Formulated and Manufactured by men who have made a life study of FLOWERS— FR UITS— VEGETABLES UNDER GLASS In this Country and Abroad Proper fertilization under glass Is more Important than fertilization out of doors — and Fertilization is Our Specialty Why pay ocean freight and dealers' commissions on Imported General Fertilizers when you can buy Fertilizer Direct from the Manufacturer especially prepared to meet your individual require- ments. We are also manufacturers of MAK-GRO Odorless Plant Food put up in one pound tins and five pound bags — a splendid side line for Florists operating their own stores. We are at your service on all matters relating to Greenhouse Fertilization. Write us for farther particulars CONSUMERS FERTILIZER CO., ^lufM^T New York City SHEEP MANURE Carnation Growers Can't afford to make beds or set plants without It, Wizard Brand Is pure, full strength, weed seeds killed, uniform and reliable. Ask your Supply Uouse for Wiznrd Brand or write ua direct. 31 Union Stock Yards, Chicago DO YOU KNOW VERMINE? Factory and Laboratory, Farminsdale. N. J. Experimental Creenhousea, Catonsville, Md. Experimental Farm, Farmingdale, N. J. (FORMERLY THE FUMIGATING KIND) KILLS ALL APHIS Per 100 lb. Bag on Cars Mount Vernon, N. Y. WE SELL DIRECT TO THI :EDSMEN CANNOT SELL IT TO YOL^ you desl/e"^«'lX^T ^^»g|rT*»5^^ and will Burn and Give Perfect Satisfaction, or Money Back, THE H. A. STOOTHOFF & CO.. MOUN^'eRNON. N. Y. aiiaaa H(f NIKOTEEN 30 ^t%^|?h For Spraying APHIS PUNK For Fumigating ASK YOUR DEALER FOR IT. Guaranteed under the Insecticide Act of 1910, U. 8. No. 4tt, NICOTINE MFG. CO ST. LOUIS, MO. Cocoanut Fibre Soil Trees mulcbed with this article will grow larger fruit, better color, and ripen more uniformly than by any other means. We have proved it. 20th CENTURY PLANT FOOD CO. 27 & 29 OCEAN ST., BEVERLV. MASS. FERTILIZERS Tankage. $'*.00; Sheep. $1.75; Bone, $3.00; A8he»4. $1.50; rhosphate, !il2.00; Limestone, $1.00; Blood, $4.00; Nitrate Soda, $4.tM); SmaJli order. Sulphate I'otaKh, $;t.50 per 100 Ibw. Smallest ,11 .III.. 11.. J' 1. .. :ii. .v_.i<.. quantity sold :!0l> Ihs. fash will HUDSON CARBON CO., BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. John Lewis Childs, Flowerfleld, N. T., writes: — "I suppose you will be glad to know that VERMINE la glvlug excellent satisfaction. Our greenhouse foreman says that It is the only thing that he has ever used that will kill white ants In the benches." Valentine Burgevin's Sons, Kingston, N. Y., writes: — "We wish to say that we find VERMINE an excellent thing. We used It on a bench planted with Smilax to kill root lice or maggots, which ate the roots, and after two applications our Smilax Is taking on new life and has started off to grow." The Gardner Nursery Company, Osage, Iowa, writes: — "We will use VERMINE on our out-of- door fields of strawberry plants If the In- side test continues as satisfactory as it now seems." W. N. Craig, Brookline, Mass, writes: — "I have used VERMINE and found It ef- fective against root maggots, cut worms, earth worms, ants and other ground pests. VERMINE is applied one part to four hundred parts of water by thoroaffblj soaking the soil. It will protect your crops from the ravages of vermin under ground without the slightest Injury to vegetation. $1.00 Per Quart $3.00 Per Gallon (Special prices on large quantities). For Sale by Seedsmen. We Manufacture APHINB, rUNGINE, SCALINE, and NIKOTIANA. Aphine Manufacturing Co. Manufacturers of Agricultural Chemicals MADISON. N. J. Canadian Agents: Dupuy & Ferguson, Montreal, Que. ; Steele, Brlggs Seed Co., Ltd., Toronto, Ont. British Distributors: British and Amer- ican Fertilizing Co., Liverpool, Bng. Whenever your Plants and Flowers are troubled by Insects, call for NICOTICIDE THE INSECTICIDE Manufactured by P. R. Palethorpe Co., Inc. CLARKSVILLE, TENN. In writing to Advertisers liindly mention Horticulture 814 HORTICULTUEE February 7, 1914 Why We Should Build Your New Greenhouse Because our STEEL-FRAME Greenhouses have in- culcated in their construction the results of knowledge of up-to-date building methods and the experience of practical growers. While the materials in them are the best of their respective kinds an estimate from us on your new house proves they cost no more than others. Bird Steel -Frame Greenhouse Co.Jnc. OBNBKAL, 8ALBS OFFICE. 15-17 West 38th Street, New York City irote HEWS STANDARD POTS us... 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 Factories CAMBRIDGE, MASS. ^^L^ft HOT VJ^ CHICAGO I SHARP, PARTRIDGE & CO. Are Leculers in GREENHOUSE GLASS OUR PRICES WILL PROVE THIS. CHICAGO, ILL. 466 W. Erie Street SASH BARS 32 feet or longer HOT BED SASH PEGKY CYPRESS BENCH LUMBER CfPiKS GREENHOUSES ERECTED AND EQUIPPED COMPLETE IF DESIRED Write for Circular "D" and Prices The A. T. STEARNS LCMBER CO. NEPONSET, BOSTON, MASS. ETROPOLITAN ATERIAL CO. PATENTED Greenhouse Boilers and Construction Material Please Send for Caiaic^e and Prices. 1392-1414 METROPOLITAN AVE. BROOKLYN. N. Y. You know the Import- ance of having proper greenhouse fittings, and a reliable ventilating equipment In your green- house. We manufacture these articles In such a man- ner that we feel per- fectly safe In guarantee- ing our material In ev- ery possible manner. It win pay you to In- vestigate. Write us to- day for catalog, prices, etc. ADVANCE CO. Richmond, • Ind. Its a KiixG .mproTfd Fiat Rafter Iron Frame GREENHOUSE Vvith %-lnch instead of %-inch Rafters so we cin reduce the depth from 3V> and 4 inches to 3 Inches. 'Ever.T Bit of Sunlight Means Money to Yon. ^ Senil lot Piillelin Co. ^gand be convlnceil Ong constriction co: 28 Klnj's Road. N. Tonanaoda, N.I. All the Sunlight All Day Houses. GLASS for GREENHOUSE and HOT BED SASHES. Our prices can be bad t)y mail, and it will pay you to get them. We carry the largest stock of Specially Selected Glass in Greater New York and \ can supply any quantity from a box to f a car load on a one day notice, and at RocU Bottom Prices. PARSHELSKY BROS. Inc. | 215-317 Havemeyer St., Brooklyn, V. Y. i FURNISHED AND ERECTED Greenhouse Materials IRON or WOOD SASH BARS In all lengths np to SS fe«t. Milled to any detail furnished or will furnish details and cut materials ready tor erection. Fr3nk Vsn AsschB, and owight'sb^eer' JEBSET CITY, N. t. Evans 20th Century Arm Will not twij^t the shafting pipe. Three times the power of old style elbow arms Sold only with Evans Challenge Machine W7-ite for free Catalogue to QUAKER CITY MACHINE CO., Richmond, Ind. THE FLORISTS' ELAIL ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, insm-er of 39.000.000 sq. ft. of ^asi For particulars address John G. Eftler, Sec'y Saddle River, N.i. February 7, 1914 HORTICULTUEE 21 0 IT is located in tlie John Hancock Building, corner o£ Franklin and Federal Streets, being near the South Station, not far from Washington Street, and handy by to the Flower Exchange. Mr. Keeler has been with us for sometime and knows our different constructions thoroughly. He also is accurately informed on constructions in gen- eral, having had the advantage of being associated with other greenhouse concerns before coming with us. Many of you already know Mr. Keeler. Those of you who don't, will find him to be a frank, earnest likeable man with whom you will find it both a satisfaction and a pleas- ure to do business. In the last year, we have erected several iron frame houses with the rafters spaced 12 feet apart instead of 8. The glass is 20 inches wide (not 24). Not only does this modification of our standard construc- tion make a lighter house, but you also have a third less columns. With houses wider than 40 feet, — for those who want the fewest possible columns across the house, as well as lengthwise of It — we have our Special Lattice Rafter Construction which has many decided advantages in its favor. Then there is our curved eave construction and the way we have successfully solved the side ventilation problem, which has always been a certain drawback to that type of construction. All these things, Mr. Keeler is thoroughly informed on, and we hope you will give him the opportunity to talk them over with you. "Safety First" is, and always has been the basic principle of our constructions. You can depend on, depending on Hitchings Houses. Our catalogs you are heartily welcome to. HiicKitvsfs^ ContpaiTy" NEW YORK OFFICE 1170 Broadway BOSTON OFFICE 49 Federal St., John Hancock BIdg. FACTORY— Elizabeth, N. J. PHILADELPHIA OFFICE Penn. BIdg., 15th and Chestnut Sts- SilSilg^MiliilSi^Si^ 216 HOETICULTURE February 1914 DOGS cau be divided into two classes — those that are lieavy set, and clunisy; and those that are not. There are two kinds of greenhouses ; the other kinds and the U-Bar kind. The U-Bar is a light, graceful house of proven endurance. The "other kinds" — let's talk about them some other time. But right here and now. before we talk aliout any- thing else,, we want to say just this one thing in particular, and that is — the only practical difference between "other kinds" of construction that are not the U-Bar, is that some of them are made better than others; but any one of them can be built by anyone. With tlie U-Bar it's entirely different. The U-Bar greenhouse can be built only by the Pierson U-Bar Company. Now you can't compare an alligator and a dog — ' you must compare things that are alike — one dog with another, for example. For exactly the same reason, you can't compare a U-Bar house with other houses — hecausc there's absolutely no comparison. Therefore, tlie U-Bar is in a class all by itself. That this class is strictly high class must be so, else wliy would the U-Bar be imitated as mucli as pos- sible, just as nearly a.s possible. Take the curved eave, for instance : It was originated with the U-Bar consti'uction — we were absolutely the first ones to l)uild a curved eave house. The curved eave has been, as far as possible, adapted to other constructions. But the one it is best adapted to is the U-Bar construction, because it is con- structed with U-Bars. ' None other is as light, as gi'aceful, as enduring — no one denies that. If Vdu want the genuine curved eave house, you want the U-Bar house. Other houses may look like it, but that's the only way they are like it. Send for the catalog. Or send for us. Or both. r-Bar house on estate of Taylor Pyne, I'rinret^m, N. U-BAR GREENHOUSES PIERSON U-BAR CO ONE MADISON AVE. NEW YORK. CANADIAN OFFICE. lO PHILLIPS PLACE. MONTREAL ^^^ A I'(.)irri()N' oi- 'I'mc (!ai:dkn' Piku. AxLANTrr C\'\'y. X. J. Ht'iiry A. DrciT. Iiir.. Inivc Iciiseil tlip (;:ii-flcns for i.\iiiliili.iri piirposes. -a flORlStFlMrSMAN, ^imDSCAPE Gardener w 5 Ptfbii^he. a ^ r £y£Ry (3ATU^^ QqjTON» Mass. (Judscr/ption, -^lOO^ ^ 218 HORTICULTUEE February 14, 1914 Here's a grass test. Alplmno Humus was spread on the terraced part, and the customary barn- yard manure on the rest. The Alphano being in pondered form, was raked in. The manure being cbaraeteristioally lumpy and full of litter, eventually had to be raked off. tarrying along much of its worth. Three days before this photograph was taken, all the grass was cut. The very marked contrast in the height and evident depth of color of the grass between the two portions, tells its own story of the real worth of .'\lphano Humus. A Talk to Those Who Are Not Awake to the Merits of Alphano Humus HUMUS is the very backbone of any productive soil. The greater its humus content, the higher its productive power and the longer its fertility endures. The difference between freely work- able, fertile top soil and "packy" or "gravelly," unproductive sub-soil, is the difference in the amount of Hu- mus it contains. Humus itself is just simple, plain, every day decayed vegetable niatter. When you walk in the woods, it's the humus that gives that soft, springy feeling. It's the Humus that fills itself full of water and gradu- ally liberates it, feeding the springs and streams. It's Humus in the wood soil that plays so important a part in preventing the rains from rushing down the hills and mountain sides, tilling the streams and caus- ing flood disasters. Humus it is that makes a heavy soil lighter, and light soils heavier. It's Humus that absorbs the nitrogen and other plant foods and combines them, making readily available foods for plant growtli. It's Humus that holds the moisture In soil, fortifying it against the summer's protracted heat. Without Humus, soils are sterile. So much tor Humus in general; now a word about Alphano Humus in particular. Down at Alphano, New Jersey, are deposits of Humus, varying in depth from IS inches to .5 feet. Scientific authorities estimate that it lias been thousands of years in forming. They state it to be composed of highly decayed vegetable matter, with which is mixed the remains of fish and animal life, together with the mineral matter washed down from the neighboring hills. When this deposit is dug up and ■ put in piles, it "heats." This proves beyond all dispute, that it is far A Ciinneitiiut Estate had some side hill land so void of Humus, it would scarcely grow beans 5 inches high. Ali)hano Humus was spread on and plowed in. This celery grew on that ver.v same land that ver.v same year. 5 Bags for ¥5. .S13 a ton. $8 per ton by the carload. F. O. B. Alphano, N. J. from inert, but lively with the bac- teria of ferment, so essential for rendering the nitrogen available as well as increasing the activity of the bacteria already in any soil. This bacterial action is highly im- portant in aerating the soil, and in the uniting of the various soil prop- erties to increase their availability for plant roots. This Alphano Humus, of Nature's own make, we dig. dry, and prepare in a powdered form, already for y<>ur use. It is rich in nitrogen, carrying as much as from :i per cent, to 4 per cent. : against one-half of one per cent, contained in barnyard manures. It analyzes high in phosphates, lime and the various other plant life giv- ing properties. Being in powdered form, you can easily incorporate it in the soil. Being odorless, you can use it at any time, anywhere, abso- lutely without olijectiou. Being en- tirel.v sanitary, it overcomes the menace of disease distribution, ever lireseut with animal manures. Being so much stronger than such manures, and lasting so much longer than chemical fertilizers, it has dis- tinct advantage over either. Being S') reasonalile in price, you can use it freely, and knuw that you are not only stimulating the soil, but giving to it a long enduring fertility. We welcome the opportunity to prove what Alphano Humus will do tor you, based on what it has done, and is doing for others. I'se it this Spring on your lawn — rake it in — not off. as you do with Ip.irnyard litter. Dig it around your shrubs — use as a mulch for rhodo- dendrons— garden with it. Give it a fair trial. Send for the Humus Book; it tells all about Humus in general and .Mphano Humns in particular. ALPHANO HUMUS CO., newTorkTIty I'V'hniary 14, 1914 HORTICULTURE 219 GERANIUMS This catalog is now being mallod to the trade. MISCELLANEOUS PLANTS Per 100 2-ln. ACALYPIIA— .Macufeana $2.50 ACHYRANTHES— Emersonl, Upsterl Mosalea 2.00 AGERATIM— Dwarf White, Inimitable, Little Clem, I'rincess Pauline, etc 2.00 ALTERN.VNTHERA— Aurea Nana, Jewell Sey- liolili, Brilliantissimus 2.00 ALYSSl'M— laant. Dwarf, Double 2.00 ASPAR.4GUS — Plumosus and Si)rengeri, Extra strong BEGONIA— Vernon, Pink anil Wlilte 2.00 Lnminosa, Pfitzer Triumphant 3.00 Clone tie Ch.itelaine 4.00 COLEl's — Beckwith Gem, Dtinerarla, Hero, Coltlen Redder, Verschaffeltl 2.00 HARDY POMPON— Chr.v.santhemums in a large assortment, including all t.vpcs 2.00 We have one million in 2-in. and ."-in. pots read.v for immediate shipment in I ho liupst collertion that has ever liepn oll'ored to the American florist in Nov- elties, Ivv-leaved, Variesated, Scented, and over 100 Standard varieties repre- senting tile highest development of Ccraiiinms yet attained. We furnish good sorts at .$2.00 per 100. .fls.-'JO per i(MHI. (Inr new illustrated Ceranium Catalog marks a new epoch in catalog making- is a maximum of the printers' art. If you don't get yours let us know. A general assortment of bedding plants ready for iuime iliati' shipment. Special price on large lots. Per 100 Per 100 2-ln. :i-iu. I'lK 1IS1.\ — Cerlicrl. I.icut. Mauritz, Marinka, Mlnnesot.i. (iociiingham. etc 152.00 Per 100 3-in. $3.50 3.00 3.00 3.00 5.00 3.00 4.00 6.00 !.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 HAUDY ENGLISH IVY — Kxtra strong stock HELIOTROPE — .Mliert Dekaux, Chieftain, Mme. de lilonav, Mnie. Hruant LANT.\NAS — A. Cook. Aurora, lolanda, Har- kett's Perfection. Delicatisslma, etc LEMON VERBENAS— I'ine Stock MOONVINE — Noctitlora, Leari 2.00 PETUNIAS— Double Fringed Mixed Colors 2.00 Double Fringed White 3.00 SALVIA— Boutire and Zurich 2.00 SENEflO SCANDENS — or Parlor Ivy 2.00 SMIL.4X— flood Strong Stock 2.00 SWAINSONA— Alba, Rosea 2.00 if;3.oo 3.00 ;!.oo 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 4,00 3.00 3.00 3.0O ; R. VINCENT, Jr. , & SONS CO., While Marsh, Md. Booked now for VALLEY forcing pipt, LILACS and ROSE plant*, for pot growing or for cut ; BULBS from Holland and Japan, all fall delivery. Addres* : AUGUST ROLKER & SONS, 51 Barclay St.. or P.O. Box 752, NEW YORK LOECHNER&CO. PALMS, AZALEAS, ETC. 1 1 Warren St. , New York , N. Y. Unfile for quctaUota lo'fc'fco: Tl le^-r «ii< CHAS.SCHWAKE&GO.,lnc. Horticultural Importers and Exporters 90-92 West Broadway, New York NOW READY— Hohmann's Lily of the Valley sample cases per 1000 91^^ Lllium Giganteums 7/9 -ineh, 300 per ca(« !•••• 8/10-inch. 825 '• " ISI Page Advance Co 251 Albany Cut Flower F.x 242 -Vllen, .1. K 212 Alphano Humus Co 218 Anderson, S. A. .237 Aphine Mfg. Co. 249 Aschniann, G 229 Asnjus, Geo 238 A y r e s Co., S. Hryson 23a ISadgley Keidel "& Meyer 242 Harr, .John 229 Barrows & .Son. 220 Bayersdorfer, H. & Co 239 Bay State Nur- series 231 Begerow. A 229 Bird Steel-frame Greenhouse Co. 25© Bobhink & At- kins 2.31 Koddington, A.T.233 Bolgiano & Son, J 235 Boston Florist Letter Co 240 Breek. .1. & Sonsi235 Bre£k - Robinson Nurseries 231 Breitmeyer's, .1. Sons 236 Bryan. Alonzo J.230 Burnett Bros '235 Burpee, W. A. .t Co 226-227 Champion, J. N. & Co 237 C h i 1 d s, John Lewis 229 Clarke's D. Sons. 236 California Seed Growers' Asso.23-5 Page Chicago Ca r- nation Co 240 Conard & .Tones Co -2.30 Consumers' Fer- tilizer Co 249 Cook. John 220 Cooke, Geo. II.. '236 Cottage (hardens Co 229 Cowee, W. J 240 Craig, Robt. Co. 230 Dards 230 Davenport. A. M.220 Dawson. II. S...2'20 Dickinson. \. & Co 220 D o r n e r, F. & Sons Co 229 Dreer, H. A.2:!l-2.'i0 Dunlop, John H.237 Dysart, R. J 210 Eastern Cliemical Co '2411 Eastern Nurser- ies 220 Ebel, M. C 225 Edwards Folding Box Co 240 Elliott's W. Sons.'234 Ernest, W. II.. . .2.->0 Esler. .1. i; 2.'i(l Eyres 237 Faniuiiar. R. & J. & Co 232 Kelthon.sen. J. R.2;5fl Ford. M. C '242 Ford. W. P 242 Fotller. Fiske & Rawson Co.... 235 Freeman Orchid Co 228 Framingham Nur- series 2.31 Froment. H. E..242 Page Galvin, Thos. 'F. 237-23,s Gasser, J. M. Co. 237 Grey, T. J. Co.. 2.35 Gude Bros. Co.. 237 Hail Association. 2.'iO Hall & Robinson. 237 Hart, Geo. B.'23'.i-24:.' Heacock, Jos. . . .'I'ls Heinecken, Otto. 230 Henderson, A. . ..230 II< -iderson, Peter & Co 2.32 Hess & Swoboda.'2;J0 Heubner, H 232 Hews, A. H. & Co -250 Hill. E. G. Co... 240 Hitchings cSt Co. 251 Holland Nurser- ies 231 Ilillinger Bros... 2.50 Holm A: Olson.. .230 Hudson Carbon Co 249 Jacobs, S. & Sons 251 .Tohnson, .T. Oli- ver 235 .Toy Floral Co.. 237 Kasting, W. I-'. Co 243 Killer. J.B. Sons. 2.36 Keller. J. M. Co.'220 lielwa.\' & Son.. '234 Kervan Co 242 King Construc- tion Co 250 Kramer, F. H...237 Kroeschell Bros. .251 Kuebler, W. H..242 Lager & IIurrell.22.S Lemon Oil Co... 249 Leonard Seed Co. 235 Leuthy, A. & Co.220 Page Loechner & Co.. 219 Lord & Burnham.2.52 May & Co;, L. L.237 McCarthy, N. F. Co 240 McConnell, Ale.\.23(; -McIIutchison & Co 220 .McKenn.a ^: ,Son, P 237 McKenzie. John. 220 McManus, .Tas...242 Meyer, Cbas. F. .234 Michell's Seed House 234 Michigan Cut Flower Ex 210 Millang. Chas 242 Montreal Floral Exchange 242 Moore. Ilentz iV Nash -242 Murrav. Sam'I. . .'2.30 X.it'l .\sso. Gar- deners 2*25 National N u r- seryman 231 Nicotine Mfg. Co.'249 Niessen, I^o. Co. '240 Oechsliu. Ernest.2:KI Old Town Nur- series 231 Ouwerkerk, P.... '231 Paletliorpe, P. R. Co 249 Palmer. W. J. & Son 230 Park Floral Co.. 230 Parshelskv Bros. 251 Patten & Co 229 Peirce, E. Allan. 2.50 Pennock - Meehan Co 241 Penn the Flor- ist 237 Page Plerson, A. N...228 Pierson, F. R. Co 238 Plant Food Co., 20th Century.. 249 Poehlmann Bros. Co 240 I'lilverized Ma- nure Co 249 (Juaker City Ma- chine Co 250 Randall's Flower Shop 238 Reed & Keller.. 242 Reid. Bdw 243 Rein berg, Peter. 240 Itentcr's 238 Rice, M. Co 237 Roehrs, J. Co...2'28 Roland, Thomas. '230 R o 1 k e r, A. & Son.s 219 Roserv, The 236 Sander & Son. ..228 Scott. John ■2'20 Scott. Robt. & Son 228 Schiller 238 Schilder Bros 235 Schllng, Max 237 Schultheis, A '231 Schwake, Chas. & Co '219 Sheridan. W. F..242 Sharp. Partridge & Co 2.51 Siebrecht. Geo. C.242 Siggers & Sig- gers 251 Skidelsky, S. S. & Co 229 Sllnn. B. S., Jr.. 243 Smith. P. J 242 Smith & Co., K. . D 229 Page Smith & Hemen- way Co 248 Smith, "W.&; T.Co.231 Smyth, Wm. J... 236 Stamford Seed & Nursery Co. . 234-'23f. Stearns, A. T. Lumber Co 251 Stumpp, Geo. M.236 Swarts, H. D....248 Totty, Cbas. H..229 Thorburn, J. M. & Co 235 T r a e n d 1 y & Sehenck 242 United Refriger- ating «& Ice Machine Co 239 Valentine, J. A.. '236 Vincent, R., Jr., & Sons Co. 219-226 Van Assche, F...251 Wants, For Sale.24S Ward, R. M. & Co 220 Weber, P. C....237 Welch Bros 240 Whittier & Co., W. B 231 Wilson. J. J. Seed Co 2.^5 Wood Bros 220 Woodruff, S. D. & Son 234 Woodrow «Sk Mar- ketoa 242 Young, A. L 24.'! Young, John 166-242-2.'>2 Young & Nngent.2.36 Zangen, O. V....235 Zinn, J. A 237 Zvolanek. Ant. C.234 For BUYERS' DIRECTORY AND READY REFERENCE GUIDE, See Pages 244,245,246,247 ■220 HORTICULTURE February 14, 1914 LAWN GRASS »» "The Right Seed in The Right Place We furnish grass mixtures for dooryards, terraces, lawns, athletic and polo fields, cemeteries, parks, country clubs, country estates. Repeated laboratory tests on individual mixtures assure superior- ity of quality and growth. Experience of over fifty years of successful seed business assures you of correct proportions. Experiment has shown us that a mixture of the proper grasses is more satisfactory than an individual grass. Why waste your time and money experimenting? Let us furnish what you need. THE ALBERT DICKINSON COMPANY Seed Merchants MINNEAPOLIS CHICAGO . f-e:rim3 I All the varieties. Sturdy little stock, ansarpassed qaality. Any qaantity, selection as ordered BiFRDS' ime:st reirims ASPLENIUM NIDUS-AVIS Largest Stock of Young Plants in America A. M. DAVENPORT, WaTERTOWN, MASS. Natural— Four Standard Grades. Colored — Twenty Standard Colors. We are hen(lqu,Trters — always carry several hundred bales in stork. Can ship any grade In any quantity at a moment's nutke. Bale (236 lbs.) lots or less. Write (or prices and terms. McHUTCHISCN & CO. ^fi.iJJfF'^^ 17 Murray St., NEW YORK BOSTON FERNS 2^4 in. *^i«'3o''i'5or' ROOSEVELT. 2 1-2 in; $5 per 100, $40 per 1000. WHITMAN! COMPACTA 2 1-2 in. $5 per 100. $40 per 1000. 250 at 1000 rates. H.H.BARROWS&SON,WhJtman.Mass. Boston Ferns Small Ferns for Dishes GERANIUMS, AZALEAS, ETC. JOHN McKENZIE NORTH CAMBRIDGE. MA.H8. Palms, Ferns, Decorative and Foliage Plants Orderj taken uow for IMPORTED AZALEAS On hand a splendid stock of Ferns in leading sorts. Also Cocos, Asparagus (or Jardinieres. A. LEUTHY & CO. Perkins Street Nurseries Roslindale. — Boston, Mass. SEND FOR THE JOT BOOK HORSESHOE BULBOLOGY The New Sargent Rose ROSES GRAFTED and OWN ROOTS Kiliarney Queen, Double White Killarney, Lady Hillingdon, Double Pink Killarney, Maryland, White Killarney, Killarney, Richmond, Kaiserin, Perle, Sunset, Sunrise, Bride, Bridesmaid, Wootton, Clothilde Soupert, etc. Fine Stock from 3-inch pots. Write for Catalogue and Prices. Wood Brothers FISHKILL, N. Y. For 1914 RALPH M. WARD & CO. 71 MURRAY STREET. NEW YORK PALMS, FERNS and DECORATIVE PLANTS JOHN SOOTT Rutland Road and E. 45th St., Telepiione 2890 Bedford BROOKLYN, N. Y When Writing to Advertisers Please Men- tion Horticulture stock Limited, SI. SO earli. Also Lady Duman. Dawson, Daylireak, t^arquliar, Wm. Egan and Minnie Dawson. EASTERN NURSERIES, Jamaica Plain, Mass. HENRY S. DAWSON, Manager. J. IVI. Keller Co., Inc. DECORATIVE PLANTS OF HIGH QUAUTY Fifth Ave. and 65th Street, Brooklyn and Whitestone, L. I., New York February 14. 1914 HORTICULTURE 221 NOTES ON CULTURE OF FLORISTS' STOCK QbmUoim by our readers in line witb any of the topics presented on tbls page will be cordtnlly received and promptly answered by Mr. Farrell. Such commanlcatlons should Invariably be addressed to the office of HORTICULTCRE. Alternantheras A good crop of cuttings will now be available from the stock plants. The cuttings after they have been sheared off, or taken with a knife should be put in the sand in close rows. They require a good watering when ]jut in and shade for five or six days. With bottom heat they will be rooted in a little more than two weeks, when they should be lifted and put into flats. If pot plants are required, these, when they have made sufficient roots and are crowded in the flats, can be potted into 2^ or 3 in. pots. Light, fibrous soil, kept moist, suits alter- nantheras, and a bench up near the glass, warmed from underneath, is the best place for them, better than hot- beds or frames. Two or three crops of cuttings can also be had of those first propagated; in fact, when kept going, cuttings in plenty can be got from quite a lim- ited number of stock plants. Care of Palms In potting pahns, it should be remembered to always give small shifts. When they are over]iottod or tubbed the soil usually becomes soured and wormy liel'ore the roots can take it up, and good results are iinpot^sible "when this occurs. In regard to compost, shake mit the finer particles of soil and use good fibrous loam. A good com|)Ost for palms is two-thirds fibrous loam, one-third peat mold witli a liberal addition of sand. Large plants can have some coarse bone added and a little well-dried cow manure. Always pot firmly and water with caution until the roots are actively at work in the new compost. All your palpis may not need shifting. Those that are not to be repotted can have a top-dressing, picking away some of the old material first, and then renewing with rich compost. Before repotting see that the palms are clean. To keep them clear of scale, spray occasionally with some insecticide that will loosen up the scales, al- lowing them to be sponged off clean. Flowering Shrubs for Easter It is just as well to bring any flowering shrubs in- tended for Easter a little early. A temperature of 45 degrees is high enough to start with. z\ moderate mois- ture at the roots, but copious, frequent sprinkling over- head will soom bring about an even all-around break and the starting of active root fibers. This accom- plished, they may safely be treated to more heat. .K graded, slow rise to 60 degrees, with from 5 to 8 degrees higher on bright days will finally fix the even course of regular forcing, promote luxuriant growth and perfect development of foliage and flowers. The temperature can be raised 5 degrees every ten days until you have them at about 70 at night. Shrubs will have better flowers and foliage if they have all their hard forcing .Ml-. Farrell'p next notes will be on the following: Azaleas; Drat Ing Lemon ten days before they start to open their buds. Wlien they are fairly well out in fllower a drop to about 50 degrees at night will add to their keeping qualities as well as give substance to their flowers. Rambler Roses Plants to be in bloom for Easter should now be in a sunny house with a night temperature of about 55 degrees. If the shoots are now 5 to 6 inches long on the Ramblers they are all right. But where they are not that far advanced, when they have developed some root action and the new growth appears, the temperature should be slowly raised to 60 or up to 65 degrees if necessary. While under this forcing they will need water in ample quantities both at the roots and in over- head sprinkling. When they get into fairly good growth they will need careful watching so that they do not dry out too quickly, a condition which is very liable to pro- duce a few flowers prematurely instead of a full set of bloom. Ramblers want abundant water supplied, and liquid manure every fourth day until the flowers begin to expand when it should be discontinued. When ven- tilating avoid cold drafts, which will cause mildew to start and soon render the plants unsaleable. Look out for plants growing near heating pipes as once red spider gets a foothold tliey are speedily ruined. Sweet Peas Sweet peas sown in pots and growing cool will make fine stock for spring flowering. If the place on the benches is not ready, sow from four to six seeds to a 4-inch pijt and they can be planted in the benches in about four weeks. Sown at this time there will be less difficulty than with the early crops. They will last for jiieking from four to six weeks and will find a good market and price. A good compost for sweet peas should consist of about three parts loam to one of ma- nure. They should have a temperature of 45 degrees to 50 degrees at night with a rise to 60 to 70 degrees with sunshine. Keep them well up to the li.ght, syringe on all bright days and be careful about watering. Whether profitable or not depends now on ciiltural skill and not on market conditions as formerly, for good sweet peas eaii now be' sold right along at excellent prices. Starting Coreopsis Plants intended for !\remorial Day can be brought into a cool house in a week or two. It is always better to start these plants slowly and cool. In about two or three weeks they can stand 50 degrees. As the roots become active they will want lots of water, and weekly doses of liquid manure. Give plenty of ventilation. aenas; Euphorbia f iilgons ; On Verbenas. lids; Tuberous Begonias : Start- 222 U 0 It T 1 C U L I U 1{ E February 14. 1914 JH[ ^) R.T I C!^ \J I^TT \J R VL '^ '^^^ boost for the flower business has just A "6w appeared and from a most unexpected VOL. XIX FEBRUARY 14, 1914 NO. 7 "hrpak" n t t--L ir i • m,- ^_______^____^^_^______j___^^__^^_^^^^^ Break source. One ot the polhng places m Chicago PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY jg located iu a florists' shop and it was an- HOR.TICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. ;i +i j i +i, + ■ ^- 11U •»* m w, ^ -^ nounced m the daily papers that women going to regis- 11 Hamtlton Place. Boston, Mass. .» i r t> & o Telephone, Oxford 292. tcr there would cach be presented with a bouquet of WM. J. STEWART, Editor and Manager. flowers, donated by the proprietor. We don't know n„- v., 1 A ^^**l^^i'"^JI°^,.''^'"'*l, ,. .^^ ^ whether this gentleman seeks to encourage the women in One Year, In advance, $1.00; To Forelen Countries, $3.00; To " ° Canada. $i.Bo. the cxcrcise of the right of suffrage or is simply in pur- ADVEKTisiNG RATES: gxiit of lucrative publicity, but, in either case, he wins Disoonnt's on Vontra.is'foroonsiK.otive inseriions] as follows": ' and wins deservedly. The "antis" have the struggle of One month (4 times). 5 per cent.; three months (13 times). 10 their Hvcs ahead of them if this thins; sprcads. Or will per cent.: six months (26 times), 20 per cent.; one year (62 times), ° ^ «o per cent. t]jgy niakc out a case of "pernicious activity" ? Inge and half page space, special rates on application. Entered as second-class matter December 8, 1904, at the Post Office In OUr occasional rambles among at Boston, Mass., under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. Aj,„„t .„ „« xi u j. i ^^___^_^____^_^^^^_^____^_^^_^^^__|^_^_ Advantages of the flower growers we are constant- CONT£NTS Page "lodern equipment jy impressed by the overwhelming COVER ILLUSTRATION-A Portion of the Garden advantages enjoyed by those who Pier, Atlantic City, N, J possess modern-built greenhouses over those having old- NOTES ON CULTURE OF FLORISTS- STOCK-Alter- time outfits, in the production of marketable nantheras — Care ot Palms— Flowering Shrubs for Easter — Rambler Roses — Sweet Peas — Starting ^oses, carnations and vanous other flower staples, Coreopsis— 7oftw J. M. Farrell 221 There are, of course, a few exceptions — object lessons, ROSE GROWING UNDER GLASS— Young Cuttings demonstrating that without adequate knowledge, indus- After Potting— Lime Water— In the Old Houses— triously used, the finest of up-to-date houses are apt to Tyins— Arthur C. Ruzicka 223 , " , , . ^^ m t .■ i- ix -i turn out lamentable results. Location, sunlight, sou CLUBS AND SOCIETIES— Buffalo Florists' Club— i .( * 4. i i • xi t --i t o!,* ., V, 1^1 • » . J ^ J , ^, , „ and other factors also count m the success or failure of Pittsburgh Florists' and Gardeners' Club— Chicago , , n , . , -, , , ^ Florists' Club— Florists' Club of Washington— New ^^^ ^"ch undertakings, as everybody knows, but, every- York Florists' Club 224 thing else being reasonably equal, the man having houses St. Louis Club and Society Meetings— Club and planned and built on the advanced systems of green- Society Notes— S. A. Anderson, Portrait 225 house construction and heating of the present day will BRITISH HORTICULTURE— W. ff. Adseii 228 u j- j j- • xi, i j i, x-u > al " be found far m the lead when the seasons profits are SEED TRADE— Unfair Parcel Post Rates 230 x j 0,1, ^ , „ . , counted up. The Canners' Convention— The Exhibition— Seeds- men vs. Canners 232 For the advantages alluded to in Officers Elected— Place for Next Convention 234 Our friends, the the foregoing we must thank the Chicago Seed Notes— New Seed Store 234 u u r^ , T •, t ,. ^T^ Tx,r„T.„„^™ ^ greenhouse builders crreenhouse buildmg firms who, OP INTEREST TO RETAIL FLORISTS: ^ ^ New Flower Stores— Steamer Departures 236 in the healthy business rivalry of Flowers by Telegraph 237 recent years, have been less concerned with the compe- DURING RECESS-Westchester and Fairfield Horti- tition to underbid than with the struggle for supremacv cultural Society— New Jersey Floricultural Society 239 . . . oo r . FLOWER MARKET REPORTS' ^'^ ^^^^ science of construction, durability and perfection Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Cincinnati, New York.... 241 of every detail. The splendid structures which shelter Philadelphia, St. Louis, Washington 243 the products of the commercial grower of today, as well OBITUARY— W. A. Daggett 243 xi, * t ixv MISCELLANEOUS- ^^ those ot his wealthy . amateur neighbor, represent A Dutch View of the Gladiolus Situation 223 J'^^^^s of close investigation and study of the myriad Dreer Exhibits on the Garden Pier, Atlantic City, problems of the science of light and heat and their prac- ^- ^ 223 tical application to the specific demands of a rapidly NewTNot?'"''"' '^ag^ificum-Illustrated .^.^.J28 advancing business. One of the best evidences of the Chicago Notes 238 ^^^^^^ character and dignity which the floral industry Washington Notes 238 '^^^ attained is the enterprise and confidence displayed Business Troubles 239 and the capital being invested in greenhouse construc- ^*^"^S 239 tion. It would seem almost impossible to further im- Postmaster Wm. F. Kasting-Illustration 239 prove but no doubt the next few years will see continued Personal 243 ^ x j i . New Corporation ... 243 advancement lor there is every reason to believe that the Catalogues Received 248 pl^nt, flower and fruit forcing industry is yet only in Patents Granted 248 its infancy and no business offers fairer inducements for Greenhouses Building or Contemplated 250 the employment of capital and brains. February 14, 1914 HORTICULTURE i'S ROSE GROWING UNDER GLASS , CONDUCTED BT Qoestlons by our renders In line with any of the topics presented on this puKe will be cordially received and promptly answered by Mr. Rnzlcka. Such communications should InTariably be addressed to the office of HORTICULTURE. Young Cuttings After Potting Even with the best of care there will be a few cut- tings that will go to the bad, and if the number does not exceed ten per cent, it is doing nicely. The smaller the loss the greater credit for the grower. After a week or two in pots the cuttings that are going to die can be easily picked out and done away with, and the space thus gained can be used to grow some more. Be very careful with the hose for too much water and a few cloudy days will play havoc among the little plants, causing many to die of rot, getting all black at the bot- tom and gradually dying to the top. As soon as growth starts, a little more water can be applied. When look- ing over the benches take a plant every now and then and turn it out of the pot so that you will be able to see just how moist the soil really is, and at the same time you will see how many roots the plants possess and will then have an idea how to keep them, should a bad spell of dull cloudy weather come along. Syringe as often as is possible, for you will then not only rid the plants of many undesirable insects, but will help promote growth. Lime Water If the soil in the pots starts to get coated with a green scum, it will be well to water the plants a little now and then with lime water. This green should not appear, and if perfectly clean pots were used it seldom will until after the plants have been in pots six months or more. Where a large number of plants are being grown it will not pay to bother mixing the lime water in cans, and the only way is to get a barrel every here and there, dump a peck of lime into it, and then slake it. After it is well slaked fill the barrel with water, and allow it to settle. Use the clear water from the top only, otherwise the plants or leaves of the cuttings will get a coat of lime, which would be of little benefit to them, and look bad besides. In the Old Houses Just because the rush of tlie propagating season is here tliere is no reason why the old iiousos should be allowed to go back, as there is plenty of time yet to grow many cut roses before they are torn out. Neglect now will mean bad roses in the spring and there miglit as well be none as to have poor stuff, for there will be plenty of other flowers on the market and when there is plenty to select from the buyers will not have to take all that is offered, so some of the stuff is bound to go to the bad. Tying Keep right on with this, and never neglect to keep the plants tied, for they go back very quickly when al- lowed to lie around at all. This is especially true of Beauties, which will go blind very quickly, Killameys and the roses of that habit will require very little tying, and an occasional touching up will be all that is neces- sary to keep all the plants in good shape. Witli Beau- ties it is different, and they should be gone over almost weekly, and straightened out, so that they will never be real bad. Once they are allowed to go back it wll take time and time to get them into shape again. Wlien tying it is well to pick off all the yellow leaves that you come across and as soon as the house is tied go over the benches and pick them all up and burn them. This will make the plants look much neater, and will benefit them as well. A DUTCH VIEW OF THE GLADIO- LUS SITUATION. Editor Horticultuke: Dear Sir— With great surprise the Council of the Dutch Gladioli Society has read your editorial of Dec. 27th, about the Dutch gladioli. We permit ourselves to answer in the following: The growing of Gladioli in Holland has increased much in a very short time and this proves that the state of this culture must be sound, as in the opposite case it would be quite im- possible that this culture could have developed in such a way, nothing be- ing more difficult than growing bulbs or any article whatever, which are lia- ble to disease. As for the damages which might be caused in shipping the bulbs we can only say that every year the Dutch bulb growers ship enormous quantities of bulbs to the U. S. of A. with the best success and that they take care, of course, that gladioli do not arrive in America spoiled and sweating. It is not to be denied, however, that the prices of gladioli are very low at present, which we too regret very much. This fact has nothing whatever to do with the more or less good quality of the Dutch Gladioli, but is the result of overproduction. This, however, cannot last long, there be- ing nobody who can grow an article a long time at a lower than production price, and people very soon start to plant fewer bulblets and less young stock, which quickly diminish the stock of saleable bulbs for the follow- ing seasons and consequently the price soon returns to a normal state. Hoping to have given by these lines a better insight as regards the Dutch Gladioli, we remain, Yours truly. The Dutch Gladioli Society. K. Velthuys, Sec'y. DREER EXHIBITS ON THE GAR- DEN PIER, ATLANTIC CITY, N. J. The Gardens located on the new Garden Pier, Atlantic City, N. J., have been leased by Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia, for exhibition purposes. This new pier, which will be the chief attraction on the ocean front, was built at a cost of over one million dollars and will be further extended in the near future. The Gardens are located in the center of a beautiful court leading to the theatre, which has been leased by Keith for a term of 25 years. Hundreds of thousands of nersons from all over the United States will pass these Gardens and the advertising thus obtained will be of a national character. The Gardens consist of two large square plots, with a smaller circular plot between and will afford ample space for liberal displays of plants and flowers, including a large pond of water lilies and other aquatic plants. These exhibits will be changed fre- quently in order to make a continuous and varying display during the whole year. This method of advertising is unique and has never beforr been at- tempted on so large a scale. It will be exceedingly attractive to the pub- lic and particularly interesting to those florists who visit Atlantic City durin.g the summer. •2-24 HORTICULTUEE February 14, 1914 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES BUFFALO FLORISTS' CLUB The best attendance ever had at any club affair in Buffalo was at the regular meeting of the Buffalo Flor- ists' Club on Tuesday last. With President Legg in the chair, the regular routine of business went through and as there were visitors and a paper to be read, same was cut short. A brief talk was given by Professor E. A. White on the experiments being held at the Ag- ricultural College, which was very in- teresting. A paper was also read on chemical fertilizers by Leon Neubeck, and a lively discussion followed. An invitation and challenge was read from the Rochester bowlers for a contest; the first game to be bowled in Rochester on Feb. 20. Jos. Streit, manager of the Buffalo team has his men in training and a warm contest is looked for. Urgent request is made that all who possibly can attend should give their support as rooters at the coming event. The Rochester boys are royal entertainers and an ex- ceptionally good evening's sport is as- sured for all. A good bunch from Buffalo will leave on train at 3.15. Any information regarding same may be had from Mr. Streit. During the afternoon and evening a carnation exhibit was held in connec- tion with the meeting. The commit- tee and club members extend their thanks to the growers who sent in the following exhibits; Matchless, the beautiful white, Cuttage Gardens, Queeos, N. Y. Dagmar, Patten & Co., Tewksburv, Mass. Ideal. W. C. Stroh, Attica, N. Y. Ward and Enchan- tress, white. Miller & Stroh, Alden, N. Y. Philadelphia Pink, S. S. Skidelsky, Phila- delphia, Pa. White Wonder, White Bros.. Medina, N. Y. Enchantress, pink, L. H. Neubeck, Eggertsville, N. Y. Enchantress Supreme. DalUedouze Bros., New Y'ork City. Enchantress, Rosette. White Won- der, Gloriosa and Y'ellow Prince. Palmer & Son. Lancaster, N. Y. White and Pink Enchantress, C. F. Christensen, Eggerts- ville, N. Y. Pink Supreme, J. 11. Leach & Son, N. Easton, Mass. Pink Enchan- tress, H, A. Blasdell, North Collins, N. Y. White Perfection. Ward, Pink Enchantress and Double White Killaruey Rose, C. T. Guenther, Hamburs, N. Y. Mrs. C. E. Akehurst, C. Akehurst i.\^ Son. White Marsh, Md. Sweet Peas, Zvoeneks winter flowering orchid type, Lavender. Venus and Mrs. Skach. .Terry Brookins. Orchard Park, N. Y. It was a grand display of carna- tions, which has not been equalled at any carnation show held in connection with any Florists' Club meeting. Many out-of-town florists were with us and highly commented upon such a fine exhibition of blooms. At the next regular meeting a paper will be read by Ed. Lehde on soil mixture and this should prove in- teresting and a good discussion should follow. At this time the elec- tion of officers will be held and the regular annual banquet will follow the meeting. Nomination of officers tor the ensuing year: President, W. H. Eiss; Vice-president, R. E. Boet- tger; Secretary, William Legg; Fin. Secretary, Albert F. Vick; Treasurer, E. C. Brucker. FLORISTS' CLUB OF WASHINGTON As a result of the nominations for the various offices of the Florists' Club of Washington, George H. Cooke v.ill be the next president, and Wil- liam F. Gude, treasurer; Elmer C Mayberry, secretary, and Adolph Gude and Theodore Diedrich, trustees, have been renominated with no contestants in the field. The only contest will be for the office of vice-president, for which O. A. C. Oehmler and R. L. Jenkins have been proposed. Both of these gentlemen have a lot of follow- ers and the fight promises to be a good one. Mr. Oehmler for several years was secretary of the club and has served as a member of many of its committees. Mr. Jenkins is one of the most popular of the club's members and has always been willing to do his share of committee or other work which might fall to him. A letter acknowledging with thanks the congratulations extended him by the membership upon his appointment as superintendent of the Botanic Gar- den was received from George W. Hess. Speaking on the proposed Wil- liam R. Smith Memorial plans, Mr. William F. Gude asked that each member consider himself as a commit- tee of one to bring in some tangible suggestion as to the form this Memo- rial should take and fo present it at the March meeting. .Apparently Mr. Gude favors the erection of a suitable building to form the home in the National Capital of the Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists although he refused to commit himself on the subject. A certificate of merit was awarded to A. N. Pierson. Inc.. Cromwell. Conn., on the new Hadley rose, a vase of which was on exhibition. CHICAGO FLORISTS' CLUB At our meeting Friday evenin.s, Feb. 6, the matter of affiliating with the S. A. P. & O. H. was brought up, but upon motion, action was deferred until our March meeting, when it will come up as a special order of business. A comtuittee consisting of W. J. Keimel. Geo. Asnius and Aug. Poehl- mann was appointed to take up the matter and report at the next meeting. J. F. Ammann and Mr. Loveridge ad- dressed the Club on the coming meet- ing of the Illinois State Florists' As- sociation at Danville, 111., March 10 and 11. A special car has been chart- ered from Danville to Urbana, where the visiting florists will Inspect the new range of glass at the University of Illinois. The Club passed a resolu- tion at this meeting, stating that whenever a member is ill, flowers should be sent to him instead of fruit as heretofore, and that said flowers shall be purchased only from a re- tailer. J. B. FoLEV. Sec. PITTSBURGH FLORISTS' AND GARDENERS' CLUB. A very attractive programme brought out a good attendance at the club meeting at the Fort Pitt Hotel on the night of February 3d. First on the list was a talk, illustrated by lan- tern slides on "Gardening by Dyna- mite." All the details or the process of applying and firing the dynamite for the removal of rocks and stumps were shown. Then followed instructions as to preparing the land for crops, etc. A talk by A. Frishkorn on the Prop- agation of Holland Bulbs followed, in which all stages in development were fully explained. Mr. Frishkorn was assisted by Mr. A. Colyn of Voorhout, Holland, who was able to answer the many ques- tions asked. Among other things he said that the old way of making cross- cuts in the mother hyacinth bulb was being superceded by the plan of scooping out a hole in which the bulb- lets could form. Interesting displays of cyclamen and forget-me-nots were made by Carl Becherer, gardener at Dixmont Hospital; carnations by Jno. Costoff. gardener at Beechwood Farms and daffodils and tulips by the Bureau of Parks. The election of officers for 1914 re- sulted as follows: President, Niel McCallum; vice-president, E. C. Reine- man; treasurer. T. P. Langhans; secre- tary, H. P. Joslin: assistant secretary. W. A. Clarke; executive committee. P. S. Randolph, C. H. Sample, A. Frishkorn. NEW YORK FLORISTS' CLUB. The regular meeting of this club on Monday evening, Feb. 9, attracted a good attendance, numbering one hun- dred or more. The approach of the date for the big flower show and the prospect of listening to a talk on greenhouse construction by W. R. Cobb, of the Lord & Burnham Co., made a good drawing combination. After the presentation of various committee reports, much time was taken up with matters connected with the Flower Show. F. R. Pierson of the joint committee of the Horticultural Society and the Club gave a very in- teresting talk on the situation and the prospects. The announcement of the widespread interest being displayed by the retailers was hailed with ap- probation. Already five special silver cups have been offered by the leading hotels of New York and more are ex- pected. Trade tickets will be sold at $20 per 100 and season tickets will be issued to all members of the So- ciety and Club. A large number of applications for membership were re- ceived. Among the exhibits were carnations. Mrs. C. Akehurst. grown by C. Ake- hurst & Son and shown by S. S. Pen- nock-Meehan Co., Rosette by Head's Bergenfleld Nursery, Prince Edward, by A. C. Begerow and Rose Hadley by A. N. Pierson Co. Mr. Cobb's lecture was illustrated with lantern slides and was a rare treat. February 14, 1914 HOBTICULTURE 225- ST. LOUIS CLUB AND SOCIETY MEETINGS. The St. Louis County Growers' As- sociation held a well attended meeting Wednesday night, February 4, at the Eleven Mile House. The St. Louis Lady Florists' Home Circle met this week, Wednesday after- noon, February 11, at the home of Mrs. Fred C. Weber, Jr. The Retail Florists' Association of St. Louis will meet next Monday night, February 16, at Hotel Beers. OflBcers for the ensuing year are to be elected. The St. Louis Florists Club's publicity committee met on Sunday afternoon, February 8, at the home of R. .1. Windier. "The attendance was good and the proceedings will be reported at the club meeting this week. CLUB AND SOCIETY NOTES. William J. Stewart of Boston lec- tured before the Bar Harbor (Me.) Horticultural Society on Friday even- ing, Feb. 6. his subject being "In Our Day and Generation." There was a large and enthusiastic audience. A special course of lectures and demonstrations on Fruit Growing, will be given by the .Massachusetts Horti- cultural Society in co-operation with the Extension Service of the Mass. Agricultural College, at Horticultural Hall, Boston, Feb. 24 to 28. inclusive, forenoons and afternoons. The Cincinnati Florists' Club's meet- ing was well attended. Pres. Jas. Al- len named a committee, consisting of R. Witterstaetter, chairman, Gus. Ad- rian, Max Rudolph. Frank Volz and Wm. Murphy, to solicit funds from local florists to aid in the fight on taxation of plants and flowers at Springfield, Ohio. The midwinter meeting of the Texas State Horticultural Society, which is to be held in Dallas, Feb. 19 and 20 promises to be a very interesting event. The program of addresses and topics for discussion is very full and well selected to instruct, and a large attendance is expected. G. H. Black- mon, of College Station is asst. secy- treas. of the society. To promote the planting of shade trees the Massachusetts Forestry As- sociation is offering to plant with shade trees at least seven feet in height one mile of highway in tlie town or city of Massachusetts which properly plants on its streets this spring the greatest number of shade trees in proportion to its population based on the census of 1910. The rules of the contest provide that at least 50 towns and cities must enter and by .Tuly 1, must have an- nounced their intention to compete. The offlcial c'ount will be made Sept. 15. J. Lewis Ellsworth, of Worcester, ex- secretary of the Massachusetts Board of Agriculture, gave an illustrated lec- ture on "Agriculture in Holland and Denmark" on Saturday, February 7, in the lecture course of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society at Horticultural Hall, Boston. Mr. Ellsworth recently returned from a study of the agricul- tural conditions in those countries and he gave a comparison of the methods of intensive cultivation there with the Ame^rican method. The newly elected vice-president of the American Carnation Society was born in Buffalo some forty years ago. After a public school education he was employed for a time in a dry goods store and in 1887 entered tiie employ of W. J. Palmer, the florist. In 1892, he ptirchased the business of Law- rence & Giddings and has been suc- cessful from the start owing to his up-to-date business methods. From a small space in a confectionery store. Mr. Anderson has now one of the largest flower stores in Buffalo, with S. A, Anderson. a branch on Elmwood avenue in con- nection with his greenhouses. Mr. Anderson is also State vice-president of the Society of American Florists. Under the auspices of The Horticul- tural Society of New York, there will be a lecture in the East Assembly Hall, American Museum of Natural History, New York City, on Saturday, February 21, at 4 o'clock, by Alex Cumming, Jr., on "Roses." Mr. Cumming, who has had much to do with this popular flower, will undoubtedly give an inter- esting and practical talk on the sub- ject. A good audience should greet him. On the same date will be held an exhibition of roses, carnations, or- chids, etc., for which liberal prizes are offered. A committee from the Holyoke and Northampton, Mass., Florists' and Gardeners' Association visited the members of the park board last Mon- day, requesting the reappointment of Thomas A. Bray as superintendent of parks, it being rumored that he is to be removed for political purposes. The committee represented that he had given the city excellent service and was better fitted to continue in the position than any candidate whO' had as yet been mentioned. It is un- derstood that they will also have a conference with Mayor Woods over the matter later. The Connecticut Nurserymen's As- sociation held its annual business meeting at the Hotel Bond, Hartford. February 4. President Thomas E. Bur- roughs of Deep River presided. Dr. William E. Britton of New Haven, state pomologist, spoke on the de- sirability of uniform laws for the in- vestigation and shipments of nursery stock between states. The following officers were elected: I'rpsident, Thom.is B. Burrouglis, Deep. Itiver; secretary, P. L. Thomas, Manches- ter; treasurer, W. W. Hunt, Hartford. President Burroughs appointed the fol- lowing committees: Legislative — E. F. Coe, New Haven: J. R. Barnes, Yalesville; Stephen Hoyt. New Canaan. Executive — C. n. Sierman, Hartford; W. W. McCart- ney. New Haven; Gustave Minge, Hart- ford. Entertainment — W. W. Hunt, Hart- ford ; Charles Turner, Hartford ; C. R, Burr, ^lanchester. The next monthly exhibition of The- Horticultural Society of New York will be held on Saturday, February 21st, at the American Museum of Natural History. Entries should be in the hands of the secretary not later than the morning of the 20th. Sched- ules are now ready, offering prizes for roses, carnations and orchids. The exhibition committee, however, is au- thorized to award special prizes for exhibits not provided for in the reg- ular schedule. All are invited there- fore to bring in any interesting plant or flower they may have, thus adding variety to the exhibition. Schedules will be sent upon application to the secretary, George V. Nash, New York Botanical Garden, Bronx Park, N. Y- City. A meeting of the society will' be held on the same day at the same place at 3.45, followed at 4 by a lec- ture on "Roses," by Alex Cumming. Jr. George V. Nash, Sec. At the annual convention of the Ten- nessee State Nurserymen's Association Thursday. January 29. in the Max- well House, Nashville, the following officers were elected: President, Harvey M. Templeton. Win- chester: vice-presldent-at-Iarge. A. J. Fletcher, Jr., Cleveland; secretary-treas- urer. Prof. G. M. Bentley, Knoxville; vice- president for East Tennessee, A. I. Smith. Knnxville; vice-president for Middle Ten- nessee, W. H. Davis. Sniithville: vice-presi- dent for West Tennessee, H. Stallings. Humboldt. Resolutions were adopted condemn- ing the McKellar cold storage bill. now ponding in Congress, as detrimen- tal to the fruit-growing industry in Tennessee. S. W. Crowell, who has large rose The Service Bureau OF THE National Association Of Gardeners Is maintained for the purpose of providing opportunities for efflcient iind ambitluus men engaged in the profession of gardening. This department of the Association is at the disposal of those who may require the services of capable superintendents, gardeners or as- sis(,int gardeners, Aililrcss M. C. EBEL, Secretary - - - Madison, N. J. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GARDENERS 226 HOETICULTURE February 14, 1914 CANNAS 100 1000 Alplionse Bouvier. Crimson. ". ft. $2.00 $15.00 Doctor Buddinger. Brilli.iut scarlet, of large size, bronze foliage, 4 ft "00 2o.OO Egandale. Bronze foliage, cur- rant red flowers, 4 ft 2.00 M.OO Florence Vanglian. (Jreeu foli- age, rich golden yellow, dotted red. 5 ft 2.00 I...on Feuermeer. A brilliant fiery scarlet of medium size, ex- ceptionally free flowering, 4 f* 'i,(X' 2■^.^'o Gladiator. Strong vigorous grower, with fine green foli- age, large beads of flowers. color is yellow spotted witb red, blooms early and late. always looks cbeerful, 5 ft.. :i.00 L.i.oo Hiawatha. Variegated foliage, large flowors with large irim- pled petals, color delicate Dink witb border of clear ^rise. 5 ft 800 2.^00 J D. Eifiele. RrilUant vermil- ion scarlet, S'- » -■"« 1-..(W R. VINCENT, It is an acknowledged fact, by the largest handlers of Cannas in the Country, that our divisions are of a superior grade, that they are the standard by which others are judged. Packed 250 in a box which goes at thousand rates; 10 per cent, discount on lots of 5.OC0 and over. Every variety we list is so distinct Ihat \vp cannot fill orders for several kinds from the same bin. .lean Tissut. Intense brilliant 100 1000 lOO 1000 vermilion, with orange shad- Queen Charlotte. Kic-h pouie- ins, 3y> ft .?2.00 $15.00 granate rod. bordered with Mont Blanc- Improved. Almost bright golden yellow, 314 ft.. $3.00 $20.00 pure white 5.00 30.00 Richard tVallace. Canary yel- King Humbert. In this we have low, large flower. 4V-> ft 2.00 15.00 the highest tvpe of orange Rubin. Bright scarlet flowers, scarlet flowers, combined with dark foliage. 4 ft 3.00 25.00 the finest type of bronze foliage 3.00 25.00 Konea Gigantea. Rich rose pink Louisiana. Large vivid scarlet flowers of giant size 5.00 40.00 flowers, glossy green foliage. 2.00 15.00 .Souv. de .^ntoine Crozy. Beau- Mme. Herat. I'ink " flowers, tiful red bordered with gold- green foliage, 4 ft 2.00 15.00 en yellow, SVi ft 3.00 20.00 Mme. Crozy. Popular and val- Venus. The color is a gay rosy uable, rich orange scarlet pink with mottled border of flowers, edged with bright creamy yellow .'f.OO 20.00 golden yellow, 4 ft 2.00 1.5.00 \\m. Saunders. Bright scarlet. .Mrs. Alfred F. Conarcl. Ex(jnis- produced in great clusters, ite salmon pink flowers, of often a foot across and each largest size, erect and abnn- on branching stems, about 4 dantly produced, rich green feet, strong vigorous grower. 5.00 40.00 foliag'e, 4 ft.... 10.00 I ncle Sam. Clear, deep orange Niagara. Rich deep crimson, flowers, borne in large elus- with a wide irregular border ,,,rs, handsome luxuriant rich of deep golden yellow, dwarf green foliage, « ft 3.00 25.00 grower 3.00 20.00 „ . Patria. Intense light crimson. ^'■•''- "■"'«■ '''"y- lowers 6 in good for massing' 4 ft 2.00 1.-..00 across color a splendd shade Penn8.vlvania. Rich bright ver- '^^ "V" "'•■'hSe scarlet, finely milion scarlet, strong robust "■'^'"' »V,1 st.reake_d with "rower B ft.. 2.00 l.'i.oo golden yellow tints, o ft .3.00 20.00 President Myers. Riili cherry U'.voniing. Orange scarlet flow- carmine, bronze foliage, 4 ft,. 2.00 1.''.,(1^ L-T I IVI C3 F9 I IVII gardens at Roseacres, Miss., urged a beautifying of the home grounds, with flowers and ornamental plants, point- ing out that it was the lack of beauti- ful decorations in the home grounds which drove many to the larger cities. With the conclusion of the afternoon session, at 4 o'clock, seventy-five of the members and their wives visited the gardens of the Joy Floral Company, In Northeast Nashville. Much interest was manifested in the greenhouses and heating plants, and the horticul- tural methods in vogue at the Joy gardens. A committee of three was appointed at the meeting of the Springfield, Mass., Amateur Horticultural Society last evening, to confer with similar committees from the Hampden Coun- ty Improvement League and the Hampden County Horticultural So- ciety with a view of forming one as- sociation of these three and possible other horticultural and agricultural societies. Edward J. Canning, form- erly superintendent of grounds of Smith college for many years, was present and in the course of an ad- dress on "Good taste in the planning and planting of home grounds" urged that the projected association include societies of all Western Massachusetts, so that the interests represented by those societies may have a stronger and more efBcient organization. He did not advocate the complete disor- ganization of the small societies, but urged that they meet in general con- ventions two or three times a year. He also urged that an arboretum be established in Forest Park. J. Alden Davis, city forester, who as president presided at the meeting, said that there is ample room in Forest Park for such an arboretum, and that he thought the city would establish one in time. He said that labels have al- ready been ordered for such trees and shrubbery as are already in the park. BURPEE'S BLUE LIST FOR 1914 The most complete catalogue published for Market Gardeners, Truckers and Florists. For the planter who "knows" it contains complete lists of all that is best in vegetables and flowers, while the grower who is uncertain as to the best varieties suited for his purpose may be guided by the bull's eye o placed after what is known to be best In addition full descriptions are given many new and most valuable varieties. BURPEE'S BLUE LIST FOR 1914 contains 148 pages with hundreds of halftone and engraved illustrations. Within the pages of this catalogue we have condensed an experience of thirty-five years both in handling and the actual growing of seeds. It vou garden for profit (that is, sell your products in the market) you are entitled to a copy of this complete and easily understood catalogue, but if you are a private planter please do not ask for a, copy, as we must protect the Market Gardener, Trucker and Florist. W. Atlee Burpee & Co. "Seeds That Grow" Philadelphia, Pa. Fcliiiary 14, 1H14 HORTICULTURE .'2/ The "SPENCER" Type of Sweet Peas Burpee's Unecftialecl List for IQI4. Arranged Alphabetically. Choicest R.e-selected StocKs Grown on •• Floradale Farm." SI'KXCKU SWKET PEAS are n si't-nt spoci;ilty with us! We were tbe tiryt to Kn>w tlie seed hi America — tiie stock having beeu eiunisted f" ns before iiurodiictioii, even in Eu;;lan(i. of the oriy:inal Coiiiitfss ^^llent•er. We Uave grown "the original Beauty" and its uniuy "sportive" children willi painstaliing care each season since. There are Init few otiier growers — either in England or America —who can supply an equal assortment of True RE-SKr.KCTKl) "SPENCEKS" that are uniformly of such choice quality. Seedsmen and planters generally can see how superior our stocks now are by the trials at FOKDHOUK EAUMS next June or July, while 1hc.se who may be in California are invited also to inspect the growing crops at our ELORADALE FAim in the beautiful Lumpoc Val- ley. Every planter's garden, however, is really a trial ground and we shall be (luite content if any "Doubting Tliomas" will send us only a portion of his order and note the ditterence in character of flowers produced ! liUVi AllfTKlow. Uich electric shades of bine and rosy-niaiivc. . . . :il(ler. 3454 Kthel Koot-evelt (Uurpee's). Prim- rose ground slripcd pink.. 3460 I'lorence Morse Spencer. A very popular blush- piTik variety. 3462 -Florence Nightingale (iSurpee's), A fine true lavender self... 3464 riorrie. Kich pastel shades of rnsy crimson lake 3470 tiaiety Spencer. White ground, llakcd with rose crimson... 3472 George Herbert. Beautiful rich bright rosy carmine 3476 Gladys Burt. A rich salmon pink on cream ground 3478 Helen Grosvenor. A lovely bright "range pink 3480 Helen I^ewih. Rich orange pink, of large size and fine fink of ex(rellcnt form 3485 Illuminator. Ro.se. heavily suf- fused salmcju orange. Per pkt. of IL' seeds. ].". cts 3486 Erish Belle, or "nrcHni" ( P.ur- pee's). A unii|ne sliaile of lilac, flushed pink 3487 Isohel .^lalcolm. A very firn- black-seeded cream self. . . . 3488 Kinff Edward Spencer (Bur- pee's). Large rich carmim- scarlet self :i4!>0 King White. The best pure wliite. Per pkt. of 1.5 seeds. W Atl .1.-1 ,1(1 .40 .4(1 Per I'd- pkt. oz. $0.1.3 .$1.(1(1 .10 .25 .10 .23 .10 .10 .10 .10 .10 .15 .10 .15 .10 Per .$0.75 .$2.50 .75 2.75 1 ..50 1.25 ..-SO .05 .MO .85 S.Od .10 .25 .75 2.75 .10 .25 .To 2..50 .13 .05 2.25 S..30 .10 .40 1.25 4.50 .15 .75 2.30 ;i.oo .15 .75 2.50 '.1.(10 .15 .85 .10 .25 .73 2.50 .10 ..■30 .85 .3.00 .10 .30 .S> 3.00 .13 .45 1.35 5.0(1 .10 .30 .83 3.00 .10 .23 .73 2..50 .10 ..30 .85 3.00 .10 .10 1.10 4.00 1(1 .30 ..S5 :',.2.' .10 .45 1 ..",5 5.(10 13 .(15 2.2.5 S.dO .4.^. 34!»2 Lady Evelyn Kyre. Blush pink on white ground S4H6 Loyalty. White ground, flaked with violet »4{)8 .Margaret Atlce. Kich pink and salmon ou cream ground. I'er pkt. of 20 seeds, 15 cts. 3500 Margaret Madison. An exquisite shade of sil\'er\' blue 3506 Martha Washinston. White. edged and suffvised light rose. 3514 Mereia. A beautiful rich buff pink on cream 3516 Mrs. A. Ireland. Rose and pink on cream ground 3520 Mrs. C. W. Breadmore. Cream- I)uff ground, edged with pink. 35"22 Mrs. Ileslingtun. Kich lavender, suffusecl rose pink 35*i4 Mrs. Hugli Dickson. A lovely shade of pinkish apricot on cream :i5*:;8 Mrs. Koutzahn (Burpee's). Deli- cate pink on apricot and cream 3530 .Airs. Towiisend. White ground, edged bright blue 3533 Mrs. W. ,}. Inwin. White ground flaked with orange scarlet. 3533 Mrs.T.W. Warren. White ground penciled deep blue 3534 Nubian. A large, deep chocolate self 3530 Orchid (Burpee's). Rich deep lavender, slightly suffused pink 354'; Othello Spencer (Burpee's). A very deep, rich maroon self. 3543 Pearl Gray Spencer. Soft lav- ender '.ir dove gray 3545 Primrose Spencer (Burpee's). Rich cream yellow, large and fine 3547 Prince George. Rosy lilac veined rose. A pastel shade 3551 Purple Prince Spencer (Bur- pee's). The standard is purplish maroon, wings rosy purple 3554 Queen \'i<'toria Speni-er (Bur- pee's). A rieli iirinirose lliished with rose 35G7 Uosabelle. Rich rose carmine. Very large and fine 3570 Scarlet Emperor. A rich scar- let self of finest fcnpem'er" Sweet Peas Per pkt. Per Per Vi lb. Pel 111. .13 .45 1.35 5.01 .13 .03 .10 .."lO .10 .25 .75 2.50 .10 .45 1.50 5.50 .10 .25 .75 2.75 .10 ''5 .73 2..50 .10 .45 1.25 4.50 .10 .25 .75 2.7.5 .10 .3.5 1.00 3..50 .10 m 2.25 .10 .45 1.35 5.U0 .15 .75 .10 .45 1.35 5.00 .13 1.33 5.00 .10 .25 .75 2.7.5 .10 ..50 1.73 .10 .40 1.10 I.IHI 13 .;«) 3.0O .10 .10 .35 l.oo .15 1.23 4.5(1 .15 1 .00 .",..50 .10 .25 .75 .10 .43 1.25 .10 .:!5 1.00 .10 .45 1..50 .25 .10 .43 1.23 10 .25 .75 2..50 !3KjirfD&& & Oo SEED^ -n-tJXT" C5F»0\A^- 'HI •MIA, 228 HORTICULTURE February 14, 1914 BRITISH HORTICULTURE. The National Chrysanthemum Society. The committee of the National Chrysanthemum Society, London, have decided to offer during 1914 a special prize for the best anemone-centered single, subject to certain conditions. The following definition of a spray has been adopted: "A spray is the last flowering growth, consisting of one stem with a central flower or bud, and with its surrounding flowers or buds." Three exhibitions are to be held, as Hsual, this year, and a conference on single Tarieties. Sweet Pea Novelties. Jndging from the large amount of attention which is being given to sweet peas by the seedsmen in their trade an- nouncements, there is no slackening in the interest being taken in this charm- ing flower. Phyllis is an improved Mrs. W. J. Unwin. an orange scarlet- flake variety; Zillah Smith is a pleas- ing tint of primrose, edged with rose; Constance Hinton is an acceptable ad- dition to the white varieties, whilst King White is in the same category. Illuminator is an exquisite salmon- cerise variety. Queen Wilhelmina is likely to be very popular, owing to its charming coral shade. Other excellent kinds are: Cynthia, buff pink; Mrs. a. P. Ward, bluish mauve; Papilio, red maroon; Gustav Hamel, rosy salmon; Charles Foster, pink, slightly shaded with lavender, and Radiant, rich pink. A New Society. At a meeting held at Moseley, it was decided to form a National Viola and Pansy Society. W. Waters Butlers was elected president, and J. Bastock, honorary secretary. Monthly meetings will be held, and conferences have been arranged for the summer, when cer- tificates will be awarded to new va- rieties. An exhibition will take place in June, for which the president has •ffered a challenge cup for competition. W. H. Adset. LILIUM SPECI0SUIV1 IVIAGNIFICUM. This extraordinary specimen ap- peared in the greenhouse of Mrs. J. B. Trevor, Glenview, Yonkers, N. Y., Gardener Howard Nichols. KILIARNEY BRILLIANT The best Rose we have ever intro- duced. If your order has not been placed ORDER NOW We have a splendid lot of Own Root and Grafted plants that will be ready to ship the last of February. Own Root, $30.00 per 100; $250.00 per 1000 Grafted, 35.00 per 100; 300.00 per 1000 Plants from 21-2 inch pots Address all orders to ROBERT SCOTT & SON SHARON HILL, - - DELAWARE CO., PA. Improved Golden Chadwick {Pollworlh) TLe Cbiidwick family of Chrysantbemums are th e highest type of the commer- cial varieties, and any sport of Chadwick that is an im- provement will be welcomed. This new variety has Its origin in the West. We have taken part of the stock and will distribute the variety the coming season. It is des- cribed as identical with the parent In all respects except form and color of the bloom. It is a perfectly formed flower and a deeper golden yellow in color. It is a variety that will be found all that the name im- plies. It means better late mums, and you need it. Our Catalog f0r the Price. ^S^* Improved Golden CHad-wicIl A. N. PIERSON, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. OROMIDS ESTABLISHED PLANTS AND FRESHLY IMPORTED Julius Roehrs Co. Rutherford, N. J. gW»WA<»WM»WVWmAf A. 5 WINTZEK'S UU WINN'ERS. Each 10 Each 10 $.7.5 .$8.00 .Tcnnie Walls Fahnline..$ .75 $6.1X1 .75 6.00 r.lanche Wintzer 2.00 lo.Oi) 6.00 1 each, 5 in all, .f:io0. or .T such sets, .$10.00. COMBINATION B. .\OVELTIES NATIONALLY NOTED 10 100 Panama Olympic 75 Maid of Orleans 75 -M.-teor, Red $1.00 $2.5.00 Kate F. Deemer 4,00 2.5.00 Jlrs. Alfred F. Conard.. 3.00 20.00 1 each, 5 in all, $1.00. 10 100 \Vm. Saunders $.63 .$5.00 Wabash .3.00 20.0t) such sets, $2.50. CO.MBINATION V. TWO TOO GOOD TO OMIT. 10 100 10 lt:0 Rosea Gigantea $1.50 .$8.00 Jlout Blanc .$.65 $5.00 1 each, 2 in all, $.50, or li such sets,, .$1.IH). COMBINED A, B & C. 12 ABOVE NEW CANNAS, each SET A, B. C. including also 12 King numl>ert, $3.00, or 3 such sets, $r2..50. Or*Ier Now. Sliiniiients proiiiitt or IieUl till .vou wsllrt them. THE CONARD & JONES CO. Swastika Brand Cannas WEST GROVE, PENN tfi tfi tfi tfi tfi tfi tfi tfi tfi tfi tfi tfi tfi tfi tfi tfi tfi tfi tfi tfi tfi tfi tfi tfi tfi tfi gjtfitfitfitfitfitfitfitfitfitfitfitfitfitfitfitfitfitfitfitfitfitfitfij^ OrrO HEINECKEN Horticultural Agency Whitehall BIdg., 17 Battery Place NEW YORK Sole American Representative of: J. HKINiS SONS. HalNtrnhck (GrrmanT) Fruit Tree Stocli. Forest Trees, Hedge Pl.ints. E. NFUBERT, Wandahrk (Oermany) Lit,v of the Valley, Lilacs for Forcing. A, KRILHOLZ, Quedlinbnre (nrrmany) High-grade ^■egctable Seeds. H. ZVP & CO., LlBiie (Hollaad) Wholesale Bulbgrowers. Specialty Hyacinths. AUo Holland and B^^lKinm stock, as Rhododendrons, Asaleas, Palms, ete. WRITE FOR PRICES, Mention IIuKTICULTrr.E when writing GERANIUiVIS ^""roTm"^ POITEVINE, DOYLE, RICARD and others, $18.00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, 2% In. poU, $2.50 per 100; 3 In.. $4.00. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, 3 In., |5.00 p»r 100. FUCHSIAS, 2Vi In., $2.00 per 100. DRACAENAS, 3 In., $4.00 per 100. J. E. FELTHOUSEN 154 Van Vrauken Ave., Schenectady, N. T. Mention HORTICULTURE when wrlttng For Prompt Shipment Lllium Giganteum i 7-9 in. (300 bulbs to case) $7.00 ieO.OO g-9 in. (250 bulbs to case) $S.60 $75.00 A. Henderson & Co. 369 RIVER ST.. CHICAGO. Per CYCLAIVIEIM Rent strain in existeore. 4 inrii jafi.OO 100,000 Geraniums 0 inih THOMAS ROLAND, 76.00 Nahant, Mass. ROBERT CRAIG CO. KOSES, PALMS. and Novelties in Decorative Plants. MARKET and 49th STREETS. PHILADELPHIA, PA. From 2 and 2% in. Pot» S. A. Nutt, Poltevlne, Grant, Klcard, Buchner, Favorite, Moiiiinort, I>4\^|-l-d3 Nurserymen and Florists, RUTHERFORD, N.J. iHE FRAMINGHAM NURSERIES 200 ACRES, TREES, SHRUBS, EVERGREENS, VINES, ROSES, ETC. W. B. WHITTIER & CO. I'l'i'i'i'iii'iin DEAL ■'i'i-'i''.i-n FINE STOCK OF RHODODENDRONS, KALMIAS AND ANDROMEDAS. FRAMINGHAM, MASS. Send for Price List IMIMIA^I IM Write for Samples and Prices 25,000 Pac'liysanilra Terinin;ilis, 10,000 Taxus C its pi data Brevi folia out of Pots and Field-iirown for Lining out Our C'lialofiue 'for the Asking OI-0--rO\A^IM NUIRSEFRIE M. P. HAENDLER, Prop. SOUTH NATKK, MASS. 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., Ete. Our Illustrated and Deicriptive Catalogue for the a«kinfE THE BAY STATE NURSERIES, North Abington. Mats. Poinsettia Pulcherrima Nice strong p|nntsfro'*< 2 l-2-in. pots, $6.00 per 100 : $55.00 per 1000 AZALEAS. CYCLAMEN, LILACS A. PCMULTHEIS COLLEGE POINT, N. Y. HOLLAND NURSERIES BEST HARDY RHOnOI)ENS)KO»?8. AZALEA.H. CONII KKS, CI.KMATI8, B. P. KOSEh. SIIKIBS, AND HKB- BACEOIJ8 PLANTS. P. OUWERKERK, 216 lane SI., Weahawkea Rildits P. 0. No. I. HekskM, N. i. 232 HORTICULTURE February 14, 1914 GIANT ONIONS Cranston's Excelsior, Ailsa Craig, Gibraltar Giant Each of the foregoing sorts .... Packet, 25c.; Ounce, 50c. BOSTON R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., ^,^111 Snapdragons--New and True Winter Floweiing I now offer this tested strain for the first time, in two distinct colors — Pure White and Golden Yellow. This novelty has been grown and developed for the past ten years by me and has proved to be continuous and profitable Winter Bloomers, producing a reliable mid-winter cut- flower crop. Well rooted cuttings $10.00 per 100, to the trade onl^. Stock limited. Orders booked now, for deliveries in rotation after March 1st. Can also be obtained from J. Breck & Sons, Boston, Mass. M- MLJ NER, Gro-bon, IVI SEED TRADE AMERICAN SE£D TRADE ASSOCIATION OfBoers — Prcniclent. Chas. C. Massie. Hinnt-apolin. Minn.; li-t vice-president. J. M. Lupton. .Mattituck, N. Y.: 2nd Tire- president. W. F. Therkildson. PalneKVille. O.: Kecretary, C. E. Ken- del; wmlotant secretary. S. F. WUIard, Jr., both of Cleveland. O. THE CANNERS' CONVENTION. The Canners' Convention of 1914 Is now a matter of history and a pleasant memory. The attendance far exceeded that of any previous convention, many estimating It to he from 1000 to 1500 larger than ever hefore. The people of Baltimore certainly did themselves proud in the matter of entertaining, especially for the ladies. It is need- less to say that Baltimore now ranks very high with the ladies who attend- ed the convention, and its hospitality will be a standard by which that of other cities will be measured for a considerable time to come. Too much praise cannot he given the local Can- ners' Exchange for their untiring ef- forts to insure to everyone a good time. Among these may be especially mentioned, D. H. Stevenson, Secretary and F. A. Torsch, President of the Exchange. Many others devoted a great deal of time and all deserve the warmest thanks of every person who attended the Convention. The opening session was dignified by the presence of Cardinal Gibbons, who offered prayer. This was fol- lowed by a very scholarly address by Governor Goldsborough, his text be- ing "Maryland my Maryland." After him came his Honor Mayor Preston who fully lived up to his reputation as a gifted speaker; then the addresses of the Presidents of the National Can- ners' Machinery and Supplies and Na- tional Canned Foods Association. The meeting was presided over by F. A. Torsch until the chair was taken by former Governor Fernald of Maine, President of the Canners' Association. The Exhibition. The Machinery Hall, which was the Fifth Regiment Armory, was filled to its capacity by the exhibits of the ma- chinery and supplies of various kinds used by the canners. For the first time the Association used the uniform, or universal booth, and the result fully justified the action of the officers and directors of the Canning Ma- chinery and Supplies in adopting it. Seedsmen versus Canners. More seedsmen were represented than at any previous conventions and with one or two exceptions, they had booths. As a business convention, with the exception of the seedsmen and seed-growers, it probably was the most satisfactory ever held. Owing to a conjestion of peas in the hands of the canners, and large surpluses held by the growers, orders were smaller than usual and the canners were very in- dependent in their attitude; and well they might be, as the seed-growers were making a very hard fight for business and cutting prices to figures unknown for a number of years. It is very doubtful if they did any more business than they would have done, ultimately, had they held for reason- able prices, but as it was coming rather slowly to suit many, they de- cided that a cut would help matters. As soon as they quoted the lower price to the canner, he immediately advised their competitors of the fact that he had been quoted a lower price, and demanded to know what they were going to do about it. In fact, the canners simply played one seed grower against the other, to their own benefit, and the seed growers were, with a very few exceptions, easy marks. Two or three of the largest growers stood pat for the prices they thought were reasonable and deliber- ately rejected business at lower fig- ures. It may be recalled that we stated In these columns some weeks ago, that IRISM SMAIVIROOKS The true variety from imported seed. Fine plants, grown cool in 2-in. pots, ready for immediate shipment. Price $4.00 per 100. PETER HENDERSON & CO. 35 and 37 ^or-tlartd-t it.. IMe^A/^ "Voi-lc February 14, 1914 HORTICULTUBB 23S ■nMnMnMdMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnm S THERE IS NO INDIAN SIGN ON S I Boddington s Quality Cannas i n M n m n M n M n m n H n m n m n M n m u m n m n M n M n m n M G M n QUALITY HIGHEST F. O. B. NEW THE FIVE LEADING CANNAS n m n H n THE BEST BRONZE CANNA n m n PRICES LOWEST YORK OR CHICAGO IN THEIR RESPECTIVE COLORS KING HUMBERT. 5 feet. 40 cts. per tluz.; $i.7i per lUO; $35.UU per lUOO. METEOR. 4 feet. $1,110 per doz.; $8.00 per lUO; $76.00 per lUOO. ROSEA OKiANTEA. to 3 feet. 35 Cts. per doz.; $2.25 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. PRES. MEYER. 4 feet. 35 Cts. per doz.; $2.25 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. PILLAR OF FIRE. 6 feet. 35 cts, per doz.; $2.25 per 100; .$20.00 per 1000, TARRYTOWN. .'ii/j feet. 35 cts. per doz. ; $2,25 per 100 ; $20,00 per 1000, White and Cream Shades 31^ ALSACE. $1,75 per 100 feet, 30 cts, per ; $15.00 per 1000, doz. Pink-flowering Cannas L. PATRY. 4Va feet, 30 cts. per doz.; $1..S5 per 100; $10,00 per 1000, LOUISE. 5 feet, 35 ct.s, per doz,; $2.25 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. MLLE. BER.4T. 4'/, feet. 30 cts. per doz.; $1.75 per 100; $15.er lOOO Wm. Elliott & Sons 42 Vesey 8t , NEW YORK Mention HORTICULTURE when writing Commercial Sweet Pea Seed of my original Winter, also Summer, Varieties, by the ounce or ton. 3.000 lbs. surplus ot Nora Unwin. Gladys Unwln. Frank Dolby. Countess Spen- cer. Orange Spencer, King Edward Spencer, and some small lots <.f sum- mer and winter Grandifloras. Ask for special low prices on 100 lb. lots. ANT.C.ZVOLANEK Sweet Pea Ranch LOMPOC, CALIF. GARDEN SEED HEET, CARROT, PARSNIP. RADISH and GARDEN PEA SEED In variety ; also other items of the short crop of this past season, as well as a full line of Garden Seeds, will be quoted von upon applli-Htion ra* S, D. WOOORUFF & SONS 82 Dey St., NEW YORK and ORANGE, CUNN. February 14, 1914 HORTICULTURE 2:! 5 All grown by English and German ^pecialists. FLOWER SEED SPECIALTIES FOR FLORISTS Arc'toCi.- Kraiiilis :" ^ ■'-''' l"''' ' ' "'■ Besoniu srmiierlloreiis li> li. L)uuhli> lied, extri flnu at .*0 pul' traUu pkt. (inerurirt mill itiiiiu 4>iiuiliilissiilill lit .20 prr OZ. fteraniuni. Appli-sci-iilcil "t .25 \wv 100 SOPds Hibiscus Kr:nlllill.lrll^. ••.SuiiKef at .2.5 per % OZ. Misiiunctli- l",M:iini(lnlis Tiiuiiipll at .50 per % o/.. Pink pluiiiariuK, cicnilili' Miul seiiii-ilouble at .35 per % oz. I'eluilia li.vliriila. lillc' Ulixcll at .20 per % OZ. IVIunia l:>l>iiila Iniinilulilf. stripofl aiid blotphcd at ..'iO per ^4 oz. ropp.v. Till- Miiil.v extra seleclod ini.\ture at .13 per y, oz. .Salpiulossis Kinpcror. Choicest mixed at ..'iO per % OZ. Tau'etes siKxala pmniln. Golden Oem at .20 per 14 oz. J.J.WILSON SEED CO., Inc.. 79 Orange St., Newark, N.I. SOW EARLY SEASONABLE SEEDS STOCKS, ASTERS, VINCA, VERBENA, CYCLAMEN, CINERARIA, SWFET PEAS. ETC. iVrite for 1914 lUutlrit.d Catalogue BURIMETT E SEEDSMEN 98 Chambers St, NEW YORK SEEDS For Immediate Sowing Stocks Boston Flower Market Unsurpassed for the largest percentage of double flowers We liave all the colors. Trade pa*-ket (iOc.; oz., $4.00 In pure white. Trade packet 75c.; oz., 5.00 SWEET PEAS — All the leading forcing varieties. ASTERS — Tlie latest and newest novelties. All tlie standard and well-tried sorts. LILY OF THE VALLEY — From our own cold-storage plant all tlie year round. Our traile list ready to mail. FOTTLER-FFKE RAWSON CO. Falti^HaVsruaVe BOSTON PEAS, BEANS. RADISH and all Garden Seeds Growers for the Trade LEONARD 226-230 W. STREET, CHXCAr.O CO. ONION SETS Write (or Prices LAWN GRASS SEED WHOLESALE ONLY J. OLIVER JOHNSON/ "i:"„.;j^4'b™^^ I. W. Edmundson, Mgr. M. W. Williams, Sec'jr California Seed Growers Association, Inc. Growers For Wholesale Dealers SAN .lONE CALIFORNIA CHOICE SEEDS FOR PRESENT PL/IN7ING SHAMROCK. TRUE IRISH, PER OZ., $1.00. THOMAS J. GREY CO. 32 Sooth Market St., Boston, Mau. Onion Seed Write us for price on both globe and Hal varieties. We are also quoting Onion bets. Schilder Bros., CHILLICOTHE, OHIO NEW CROP SEEDS FOR FLOBIHT8 ANk (or 1913 Cstalogaes Joseph Breck & Sons Corp. H**df«iiieD •47-54 No. Market St., BOSTON, MASS. FlowerSeeds for Florists ALL NEW CROP .ViJKRATl M. Dwaii. r.lue and while. :;0t. per oz. .ALVSSUM. I.iltle (ieiii. :iOc. per oz. ASl'AKAGliS. riuiiiosuH Nanus, (ireenliouse grown, 50c. per 100 seeds: i?t.<)0 per 1000 seeds. Halcheri. %\SM per 100 .si^eds. .V.STKK. linineliin.!:. Separate colors, 80e. per oz. ; mix'Ml, i;."ic. per oz. CreKo. White and pink, T.'Jc. per oz. Ianiniuth .Mixed. 80c. per OZ. VINCA. Rosea. 4.5e. per oz. liosea .MiKi. 50c. per oz. .All>a I'ura. OOe. per oz. Oity Florists' Catalog is Ready Semi (I Postal Today foy Your Copy THE .MOST RKLI.\HI.E SEEDS. 63 Barclay St. (T-241 New York, N. T. Jersey Grown Callas 1 1-2 inches in diameter and up. To clean out $50.00 per 1000 O. V. ZANGEN SEEDSMAN, HOBOKEN, N .J. Mention HORTICULTURE when writing Place your order now for Ayres' Winter Flowering SWEET PEA SEED S. BRYSON A.YR.ES CO. ** Renoxvned Sweet Pea Spectaiists" 8UNNVSL.OPE, INDEIPENDENCB, MO. J. BOLGIANO & SON WHOLESALE FIELD AND GARDEN SEEDS Eatablished 1818 Write For Our Lo^u I'rtces LIGHT, PRATT and ELLICOTT STS. BALTIMORE, MD. 236 HOETICULTUEE February 14, 1914 JOHN BREITMEYER'S SONS= Cor. Broadway and Gratiot Ave«. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs . . . Higli Grade Cut Blooms We cover all Michisan pointB and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association. HESS & SWOBODA FLOR.ISTS Telephnnes 1501 and L 1582 1415 Farnum St., IVIA.IH. IMI GEORGE H. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Ave. and L St., N. W. WASHINGTON, D. C. WILLIAM J. SMYTH Cot. Michigan Ave. and 31st St.i CHICAGO, ILL. (Member Florists* Telegraph Delivery Asso.) We ship to all points in Illinois and Iowa. Phooes: Aldin 680 Aldine 881 Aldine 882. SAMUEL MURRAY Kansas City, Mo. 913 Grand Ave. Member of the Florists' Telegrraph Delivery. All Orders Given Prompt and Careful Attentioo The Park Floral Co. J. A. VALENTINE Pres. Ifember Florists' Telegraph Delivery. DENVER, COLORADO Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue, N. Rodiester Phone 506. Long Dist. Bell Phone Sj8q Members Florists Telegraph Delivery "THE HOME OF FLOWERS" The largest cnt flower store in .America. Orders for the TWIN CITIES and for aU Northwestern points given prompt at- tention. HOLM & OLSON, Incorpoi^led ST. PAUL, MINN. Of Interest to Retail Florists NEW FLOWER STORES. Newark. N. J. — F. M. York, 9 Brad- ford place. Pittsburgh, Pa.— Wm. L. Baker, 642 Penn avenue. New York, N. Y. 2696 Broadway. -Broadway Florist, St. Paul, Minn. — Mrs. man, St. Paul Hotel. H. A. Board- Washington, D. C. — Du Pont Flower Shop, Du Pont Circle. Camden, N. J. — The Blossom Flower Shop. 407 Broadway, Wm. H. Uron, proprietor. . Feb. IS .Feb. 21 STEAMER DEPARTURES Allan. Ionian, Boston -Glasgow Feb. 19 Atlantic Transport. Minnewaska, X. Y. -London. . .Feb. 28 American. St. Louis, N. Y.-S'liatnptou.. . Feb. 20 Philad'phia, N. Y.-S'liampton.Feb. 27 Cunard. Alannia. Boston -Liver pool.. . .Feb. 37 Campania. N. Y'. -Liverpool. .. Feb. IS T'ltonia. N. Y.-Mediter'n Fel). I'.i Lusitauia. N. Y'.-Iiiverpool. . ..Feb. 2.j French. La Savoie, N. V. -Havre. Niaf-'.ira. X. Y. Havre. .. . Hamburg-American. ,\nlel■il^a, X. Y.-Haluburs Feb. 19 jj; I'ennsylvania. N. Y'.-Hamb'n.Feb. 21 m I'ri's. Lincoln. X. Y'.-IIamb';;. Feb. 2S N' Ft. Bismarik. Boston-II'mb';,'. Fel>. 27 g *S Holland-America & |J< Xew .\ra"t'd'm, N. Y.-U't'rd'm.Feb. 24 ft I* Leyland. & SJ Devouinn. Boston-Liverpool. .Feb. 2S » ^ North German Lloyd. R ^ Pr. Fr. ■Willielm, X. Y.-Br'm'n.Feb. 17 (^ (f, Krcnp'n Cecilie. X. Y.-Br'm'n.Feb. 21 "ij ^ Barbarossa, X. Y'. -Bremen Feb. 20 5) NJ Prinzess Irene. N. Y'.-Medit'u..Feb. 2S > S| Red Star. J ^ Zeeland, N. T.- Antwerp Feb. IS J^ ^ Samland, X. Y'. -Antwerp Feb. 25 a ■^ White Star. S ^ Oeeanle. X. Y'.-Sontliauipton. .Feb. l.S Tj ffl Adriatic. X. Y.-Mediter'n Feb. 21 l^. ^ Cedric, N. Y'. -Liverpool Feb. 26 'ij L Arabic, Boston-Liverpool Feb. 28 ^ Loveland, O.— Rohbins & Sons. 863 Cleveland avenue, successors to N. E. De Golier. NEWS NOTES. Detroit, IVlich. — The Michigan Cut Flower Exchange will remove to their ne'w store on Randolph street on March 1st. ' Wilmette, III.— The Star Floral Company plant, consisting of 100.000 feet of glass, has been purchased by A. T. Pyfer and Peter Olsem, both of the Chicago Carnation Co. Stamford, Conn. — J. Lindsay Hoyt has sold, as trustee for the creditors of Hilary E. Le Page, his property in .this city to Hugh S. Campbell. The property consists of fixtures and tools and utensils of the florist business as well as many flowers and plants. ALEX. McGONNELL 611 FIFTH AVENUE NEW YORK CITY Telegraphic orders forwarded to any part of the United States, Canada, and nil principal cities of Europe. Orders transferred or intrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steaiusbips or elsewhere receive special attention. Cost of Cabang Foreign Deliveries Must be prepaid Reference or rash must aeeompany all orders from unknown oorrespontlentH. Cable Address, ALEXCONNELL. STA^IFORD, CONN. ''Quality Shop" Will tal(e care of all yonr orders for de- signs or cut flowers. Stamford Seed & Kursery Co., 43 Atlantic St. DAVID CLARKE'S SONS Deliver orders from any part of the country to New York City Or OUT-GOING STEAMERS Write or Telegraph 2139-2141 Broadway, - New York Telephone 1552-1553 Columbng EstahlUhed 1874 FI.OR18T N. E. Cor. 44 St. & Madison ATenoe, N.T. City (Member Florists' Telegrapli Delivery Asso.) Flowers siiipped on all Steamers. Special Correspon- dence in all tile large cities of Europe and tile British Colonies. Telegrapli and Cable address, Danlsflor. YOUNG & NUGENT 42 West 28 St., NEW YORK "FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH" GEORGE M. STUMPP 761 Fifth Ave., Cor. E. 58th SL NEW YORK CITY THE ROSERY 23 STEUBEN ST. A.L.BAIMY, IM. Y, FLOWER DEUVERIES FOR ALBANY AND VICINITY Members Florists' Teleeraph Delivery FLOWERS delivered promptly in Buffalo, Niagara Falls, East Aurora, Lockport, Tonawanda, Lancaster and other Western New York cities and towns. 304 Main Street BUFFALO, N.Y. Metnbers Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association February 14, 1914 HOETICULTUEE 237 NEW ENGLAND FLOWER DELIVERIES Send flower orders for delivery In Boston anil all Nww Rnsland points to THOS. F. GALVIN 126 Tremont St., Bcston P. McKENNA & SON (Bstanllahed 1851.) 770 St. Catherine St.. West MONTREAu, CANADA IVegive Special Attfntion to Telegraphic Order! WASHINGTON- 915 F ST. N. W. F. H. KRAMER Auto delivery of Designs and Flowers to any address in Washington. Stock »rc< Work First Class NASHVILLE, TENN. JOY FLORAL COMPANY . Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass' n. ALBANY, N. Y. Flowers or Design Work DBtlVERED IN ALBANY AND VICINITY ON TELEGRAPHIC ORDER 11 NORTH PEARL STREET, ALBANY, N.Y. ST. LOUIS, MO. FRED C. WEBER 4326-28 Olive St. Member Florists Telegraph Delivery Association NO TICE INITIA LS. We have one store only The Far-Famed Flowers of TORONTO Delivered on mail or telegraph order for any ocniHion, in any part of the Dominion. JOHN H. DUNLOP *a Yonee St., TORONTO, ONT. OUDE BBOS.CO FLORISTS 121.4 F. ST^H* WASHINGTON, D.C. i«»=^GUDE'S Member FlorlBts* Telegraph Delivery, MONTREAL All Transier Orders Filled HALL & ROBINSON '^^. 825 ST. CATHERINE ST., W. '*°° Flowers by Telegraph Leading Retail Florists Listed by Towns for Ready Reference. Orders transferred by telegram or otherwise to any of the firms whose address Is here given will be promptly and prop- erly filled and delivered. Albany, N. 1'.— H. G. Eyres. 11 N. Pearl St. Albany, N. Y.— The Rosary. 2."! Steuben St. Boston— Thos. F. Galvin. 120 Tremont St. Boston— Penn, the Florist, 37-43 Brom- field St. Boston— Zinn, the Florist, 1 Park St. Buffalo, N. Y.— S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St. Bnffalo, N. Y.— Palmer's, 304 Main St. Chicago, 111. — Schiller the Florist, George Asinus, Mgr. Chicago— William J Ave. and .'Slst St. J. M. Smyth, Michigan Gasser Co., Euclid Floral Co., 1643 Cleveland. O. Ave. Denver, Col. — Park Broadway. Detroit, Mich. — J. Breitme.ver's Sons, corner Broadway and Gratiot Aves. Kans.is City, Mo. — Samuel Murray, 913 Grand Ave. Mc.ntreal. Can.— Hall & Robinson, «25 St. Catherine St., W. Montreal. Can. — P. McKenna & Sons, 770 St. Catherine St., West. Nashville, Tenn. — Joy Floral Co. New London, Conn. — Renter's. New Haven, Conn. — J. N. Champion, 102G Chapel St. New York— David Clarke's Sons. 2139- 2141 Broadway New York — Alex. McConaell. 571 fith Ave. New York-Young & Nugent, 42 W. 2.sth. New York — Dard.s. N. E. corner 44th St. and M.idison Ave. New York— Max Schling. 22 W. .'iflth St. New York — George M. Stumpp, 781 Fifth Ave. New York— Thos. F. Galvin. Fifth Ave., at 46th St. Norwich, Conn. — Reuter's. Omaha. Neb. — Hess & Swoboda. 1415 Farnum St. Rochester, N. Y.— J. B. Keller Sons. 25 Clinton Ave., N. St. Louis, Mo.— Fred C. Weber, 4226-28 Olive St. St. Paul. Minn.— Holm & Olson. Inc. St. Paul. Minn.- L. L. May & Co Stamford. Conn. — "Qu.ility Shop;" Stam- ford Seed & Nursery Co. Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y.— F. R. Pier- son Co. Toronto. Can.— J. H. Dunlop, 96 Yonge St. Washington, D. C— Gude Bros., 1214 F St. VVashington, D. C— F. H. Kramer, 915 F St.. N. W. Washington. D C. — George H. Cooke. Westerly, R. I. — Renter's. Worcester, Mass. — Randall's Flower Shop. 3 Pleasant St. NEWS NOTES. Alton, III. — Fred Hebner has bought the Doepke greenhouse and will move it to his range on W. Edwards street. East Orange, N. J. — The Mead-Suy- dani Co.. manufacturers of concrete benches have moved from this city to 159 North 15th street, Newarli. Norristown, Pa. — Adolf Muller, pro- prietor of the DeKalb Nursery, has purchased the Springtown Farm, con- sisting of 50 acres, and will enlarge his business. Franklin, Mass. — The state has pur- chased a tract of land from what has been known as the Oscar Shaw farm at North Boscawan for tree nursery purposes. The nursery, which has ad- joining land leased from A. R. Ayers three years ago, was instituted as an experiment. ORDERS FOR NEW YORK WIRE OR PHONE TO MAX SCHLING 22 West 59th Street, adjoining Plaza Hetel Best Horists id the States as keterenccs EUROPEAN ORDERS EXECUTED Members of the Flnrluts TalegTapb Delivery. BOSTON. MASS. "I"enn, The Telegraph FlorUt" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery S7-43 BROMFIELD STREET Transfer your orders for flower or plant deliveries to ZINN The Florist 1 Park St.,Boston YALE AND ALL CONNEC- TING POINTS Flower and Plant Deliveries. J. N. Champion & Co. 1026 Chapel St., New Haven, Conn. THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, CLEfEL Euclid Avenue . RICE CO. The Leading Florists' Supply and Ribbon House 1220 Race Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. St. Paul, Minn. L. L. MAY & CO. Catalogue Free on Application Order Your Flowers for delivery in this section from the LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST BUFFALO S. A. ANDERSON 440 MAIN STREET Special Deliveries Niagara FaUa and Lockport 238 HOETICULTUEE February 14, 1914 CHICAGO NOTES. Glass Prices and Building Outlook. Prices on glass in this market con- tinue firm and are practically the same as they have been during the past year. Sharp, Partridge & Co., speci- alists in greenhouse glass, and well- known all over the country, are of the opinion that there will be an unusual amount of building this spring, and that there will be no decline in prices on glass, which now are a little high- er than the average of the ^ast five years, but lower than the average of the last twelve years. Manager Phil. McKee of The John C. Moninger Co., thinks the chances good tor an advance in the price of glass, which just now is quoted in Chicago as 90 per cent and 15 per cent on single and 90 per cent and 20 per cent on double strength for win- dow glass and a little less on green- house sizes. Mr. McKee says the pros- pects are good for an unusual amount of greenhouse building this spring and that among their orders now booked is that of P. Cudahy for tour houses, 57 by 320, at Cudahy, a sub- urb of Milwaukee, Wis. Trade Notes. Frank Oechslin, who has had a ser- ious attack of grippe is now able to be about again. Another retail store in the "loop" at 7 W. Monroe St., was opened last. week. K. Panakos, who' has a store also on 125th St., New York, is pro- prietor. Announcements have been received here of the change of address of the Los Angeles Flower Market, of which Frederick Sperry is secretary. For many years he was connected with the trade here. The machinery is humming now at the new Foley Greenhouse Manufac- turing Co.'s plant. A handsome or- der recently booked is for a large dome roofed palm house and two greenhouses, at Notre Dame, Ind. C. Loveridge of Peoria, J. F. Am- mann of Edwardsville, 111., and Al- bert T. Hey of Maywood, 111., met in Chicago last week £o plan for the meeting ot the Illinois State Florists' Association, at Danville, 111., March 10-11. H. M. Frank and F. C. Moore of the Helss Co., Dayton, O., spent a few- days in Chicago visiting the large greenhouse establishments, getting pointers on greenhouse construction. They are planning to build in the near future. Mrs. Julia A. Wratkowsky, who has conducted the retail store at 27 N. Dearborn St., for a number of years, under the name of Jegen, filed a peti- tion in bankruptcy and notices have been sent to the creditors. The li- abilities are said to be $3000 and an effort will be made to settle without the expense of a receiver. Many of the wholesale florists re- gret that so much of the efforts to push §t. Valentine's Day to the ad- vantage of the trade, should be limited almost exclusively to the sale of vio- lets. When the only special box for that day was a heart-shaped one, there was more excuse for pushing the vio- lets but now wlien there are specially designed long boxes, roses, carnations and other flowers can be used to just as good advantage. The thermometers registered 14° be- low zero early Suday morning at some of the greenhouse establishments within the city limits, and a high wind prevailed all day, making the work of keeping the temperature right, one of much difficulty. It was a case of practical demonstration of the difference between the old-fash- ioned helter-skelter -way of building and the compact modern way. when it comes to keeping the house warm, when the piercing winds blow across the prairies. A. T. Pyter, for many years manager of the Chicago Carnation Co., and Peter Olseni, supt. of the plant at Joliet, 111., are now launched into business for themselves, having purchased the Star Floral Co.'s place at Wilmette, 111., Feb. 3rd. Mr. Olsem moved his fam- ily there immediately and will give the i)lace his personal supervision. Mr. Pyfer will retain his connection with the Chicago Carnation Co. for the present and the stock of the new place will be handled with the other at 30 E. Randolph street. Frank Fisher is in charge at Joliet. WASHINGTON NOTES. Gude Bros. Company are about to begin the rebuilding of the houses at their Northeast plant on Bladensburg Road, at a cost of about $2.0(10. and are also rebuilding two houses in .\na- costia at an estimated cost of $4,000. William E. McKissick, now of the Leo Niesson Company, Baltimore, Md., visited Washington and his many friends here. Mr. McKissick states that some of the growers who are marketing their production through the Niesson Company will shortly ex- tend their operations and build new houses. Elmer ('. Mayberry. formerly of Mayberry & Hoover, with John C. Walker and Earl S. Kump, has incor- porated the Du Pont Flower Shop with a capital stock of $10,000 divided into one hundred shares at $100 each. The shop is to be located at 6 Du Pont Circle and will be opened for business about March 1. M. J. McCabe, of Good Hope Road. Anacostia, is about to materially in- crease his production with a view to entering the wholesale end of the business. Mr. McCabe is producing some very fine carnations at the pres- ent time and some of his snapdragon (Victoria) with nine-inch heads and flve-foot stems is without a peer. He also is showing some very good gar- denias of which he has one house. There is considerable agitation in Congress at present looking to the re- moval of the National Botanic Gardens from its present site on the east end of the Mall to a tract ot 400 acres to be allotted for that purpose in Rock Creek Park. Should the removal take place, the gardens would be increased to take in trees that would grow in this climate. Representative Slayden has introduced a bill in the House of Representatives for that purpose. The work of decorating the execu- tive mansion at Richmond on the oc- casion of the inauguration of the Gov- A CORDIAL INVITATION Is extended to the trade to visit and Inspect our new establisbment, Fifth Avenue at 46th Street, N>w Vnrk City. .IMSF'EIFR C3F9DERS by Telegraph or otherwise for delivery 'if Finwers to SteamerH, Theatres, or Residences In New York and vicinity executed In best manner. Thos. F. Galvin, Inc. Established 1847 Fifth Ave., at 46th Mreet, NEW YORK THREE STORES IN BOSTON CHICAGO And Neighboring Towns Are Thoroughly Covered by SCHILLER, THE FLORIST (Member Florists Teley:rapb Delivery). Flowergram or Mail Orders from florists anywhere carefully tilled and delivered under the sui>er\ision of GEORGE ASMUS, Mgr. 2221-2223 W. Madison St., CHICAGO. 'Phone West 822 REDTER'S Members Florist! Telegraph Delivery STORES IN New London and Norwich, Conn, and Westerly, R. I. We cover the territory between New Haven and Providence F. R. PIERSON CO. FLORISTS AND PLANTSMEN TARRYTOWN ON HUDSON. - N. Y. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery RANDALL'S FLOWER SHOP HARRY I. RANDALL, Proprietor. Phone: Part 94 3 PLEASANT ST., WORCESTER. MASS. M'tn^*r Florists Telegraph Deli-'try Association ernor of Virginia, fell to George H. Cooke. Fully 300 American Beauty, 600 Killarney, 600 carnations, many gardenias and a large quantity of Farleyence ferns, potted ferns and palms, etc., were required to complete it. A novel feature was the covering of a buff-colored wall with bronze galax leaves, the use of garlands of galax leaves and the decorating of the dinner tables to match the color of the ices, creams, etc., furnished by the caterer. Salmon pink cyclamen, iirimroses, and Sjjencer sweet peas, garlanded with Farleyence fern were used to good advantage in designs on the tables. The entire decoration was one of the handsomest seen in this section for some time and is to be repeated at an early date when the Governor will give another brilliant reception. Ffbruarv 14. 1914 HORTICULTURE 239 A Florist's Necessity HARTS HANDY HANDLE Fits se-urply "U nny stindnrd pot and by the use of a little chif- fon or rililiiin i-'ives y lu :i Basket effect at a very small additiuuul expense, Increasing tlie price of your plants UK) per cent. At Your Dealer's or Direi't. 1 12 inches high, $2..')0 per doz. 4 24 Inches high, $5.00 per do». 2 15 " ■• 3.50 ■• " 5 .fO " " e.-iO " " 3 18 " " 4.00 " " 6 36 " " 9.00 " " GEO. B. HART, Manufacturer, 24 to 30 Stone Street, Rochester, N.Y. Daring Recess Westchester and Fairfield Horticul- tural Society. The annual entertainment held at Mechanics Hall, Stamford, Conn., on Wednesday evening, Feb. 4th, was a decided success with a large number of the gaideners with their families and friends present, together with numerous seedsmen's representatives and nurser.vmen, filling the hall to overflowing. The vocal and instru- mental selections were all very fine and greatly enjoyed, as well as the minstrel features and sleight of hand tricks and the colored views of travel in the British Isles. John M. Brown of Stamford was presented a beautiful silver loving cup suitably engraved, as a token of es- teem and appreciation of the exhibit- ors at the recent fall show, the suc- cess of which was largely due to Mr. Brown's able management. The pre- sentation speech was made by Presi- dent Williamson. Mr. Brown respond- ed feelingly and assured the members of his continued hearty support. A buffet lunch was served and the floor was cleared for dancing. The fine combination of good music, excellent floor and able floor management by James Johnston, gave all present an opportunity to indulge in all the old dances as well as some of the latest. The party dispersed about 1 o'clock, with everybody satisfied that they had spent a very pleasant and enjoyable evening. P. W. Poi'p. New Jersey Floricultural Society. The 19th annual dinner of the above society was held at the Plaza Hotel, Orange. N. J., on Monday, Feb. 2nd, at 8 P. M. The tables were beautifully decorated with the exhibits for the monthly competition and produced a striking effect. The toastmaster was J. Austin Shaw, who introduced the various speakers in his own inimitable way. W. A. Manda responded to the toast of "Our American Friends Across the Sea"; Frederick W. Kelsey to the "Nurserymen;" John E. Lager to the "N. Y. Florists' Club;" Frank Drear, the former president, to the "Park and Shady Tree Commission- ers;" Edwin Thomas (president) to the "Good Fellowship of the Society;" J. J. Wilson to the "Seedsmen;" and THE Florists' Supply House of America H. BAYERSDORFER & CO. 1129 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa. Florist's Refrigerators nisplay Cases. Storaee RonmH. Store Fixtures. Ask for Catalog \'i. UNITED REFRIGERATOR & ICE «'» MACHINE CO., Kencsha, Wis. V."~w^5f' Geo. W. Strange to the "Ladies.'' Pianoforte selections were rendered by Geo. C. Lindermann and vocal numbers from J. Finnegan. Prize winners were: 1st, Jos. A. Mpndp: 2nd. Max Schneider: 3rd. Wm. Reid. Geo. W. Sth.\nge. Secy. The sixth annual dinner of the New York and New Jersey Association of Plant Growers will be held on Monday evening, February 23. 1914, at 6.30 P. M. in the Green Room at the Hotel McAlnin, Broadway and 34th street. New York. There will be a first class entertainment for which the best mu- sic and vaudeville acts have been en- gaged. After the dinner, the floor will be cleared for dancing. BUSINESS TROUBLES. Grand Forks, N. D. — J. V. Wicklei-, proprietor of the Wickler Floral Co., assets, $1,850; liabilities, $6,122. STUNG. Waterbury, Feb. 4. — It was learned today that Frank Miller, who re- cently escaped from the Cheshire Re- formatory, where he had been con- fined on a charge of forgery, had taken refuge in the greenhouses of Alexander Dallas, on the evening of his escape and that he was found there by one of the greenhouse em- ployees, James Kornofsky. who mis- took him for the new fireman who was supposed to come Monday and treated him in a hospitable manner. He helped him dry his wet clothes and did what else he could to make Miller as comfortable as possible. In the morning when the employees re- turned to the greenhouse, they found everything upset, and several articles of wearing apparel belonging to some of the men gone. Miller is still at lib- erty. Postmaster W. F. Kasting op Buffalo Sum t'.i'<\' hy the floral tokens sent by .\ liost of enthusiastic friends. 240 HORTICULTURE February 14, 1914 GARDENIAS $1. 50-^4.. OO ^oz. We have quantity as well as quality, and in largfe lots we can quote special prices. All grades are perfect flowers. The difference is in the size of flowers and length of stem. The Leo Niessen Co, i2rh.^d^S^rs'.... PHILADELPHIA Mention HORTirrLTT'RE when writing. ^iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiis i To Cut Flower Growers anti i i Retail Florists I 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 5 Consult the Advertisements oh these Wholesale Flower Page« S The Advertisers Represented Here are the Leading S E Concerns In the Wholesale Flower Trade s ?iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiinmiiiniiniiiiiiniiiiiiii? THE BtST LETTERS FOR FLORIST'S OSF THOSE MADE BY THE Boston Florist Letter Co. 66 PEAKI, ST. BO.>iTON N. F. .McCarthy, Mgr. Blnrk Lettrrs, $3.00 per 100. Script Letters. $3.00 per 100. Order direct or bay from yoor local Bnpply dealer. IiihiKt on harm; the BOSTON Inecrlptions, Einblenis. etc. ' Always In stock. BUY BOSTON FLOWERS N. F. McCarthy & co., 112 Arch SL, 31 Otis St. BOSTON'S BEST HOUSE CIT f LOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS j^ PHILAOELPMIA. PA. ROBERT J. DYSART PUBLIC ACCOUITTANT AND ACDITOB Simple metboiii af oerrect acconnting especially adapted f»r florists' use. BOOKS BALAKTCEB AND ADJUSTED llerchanta Baak Bmlldine WSTATtbi ... BOSTON Telephone Main 58 When writing to advertisera kindly mention HORTICULTURE. WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS — t'^'^^ Roses Am. Beauty, Special " " Fancy and Extra No.i Killamey, Extra " Ordinary Richmond, Hillingdon, Extra " " Ordinary . - Mary land, ,Ward,Taft, Sunburst, Ex. " " *' " Ordinary Russell, Shawyer Carnations, Fancy " Ordinary Cattleyas Lilies, Longiflorum Callas Lily of the Valley. Paper Whites, Roman Hyacinths .... Freesias Daffodils Tulips . ' Violets M ignonette Daises Sweet Peas Gardenias Adiantum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus, Strings (loo).. " " & Spren. (loobchs.).. CINCINNATI February 2 to 40.00 to 30.00 to 25.00 to 15.00 to 10. oc to CHICAGO February 10 15.00 25.00 I zo.oo 10.00 6.00 10.00 6.00 8.00 6.00 3-00 2.00 35.00 10.00 10.00 3.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 -75 5.00 1. 00 1. 00 20.00 1. 00 12.50 40.00 35-00 15.00 8.00 10.00 8.00 4.00 3.00 50.00 12.50 12.50 4.00 3.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 1. 00 6.00 1.50 1.50 25.00 1.50 15.00 50.00 50-00 35.00 25 00 20.00 12.00 6.00 10.00 6.00 10.00 6.00 3.00 2.00 35-00 10.00 10.00 3.00 3.00 3-00 300 2.00 .25 1.00 25.00 ■75 12.00 40.00 25.00 40.00 30.00 25.00 15.00 10.00 15.00 8.00 15. 00 8.00 20.00 4.00 3.00 50.00 J2.50 12.00 4 00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 ■ 75 2.00 30,00 1. 00 15.00 50.00 50.00 PRICES -Per 100 TO DEALERS ONLY PITTSBURG January 26 to 60.00 BUFFALO February 2 60.00 40.00 20.00 15.00 4.00 8.00 6 00 to 15.00 6.0a to 2.50 2.0a to 25.00 to 10.00 to 10.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to 2.50 to .60 to 2.00 to I. 00 to •50 75.00 50.00 25.00 20.00 6.00 10.00 8.00 20.00 lO.OO 3.00 2.50 35.00 12 00 ll.OO 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 3.00 ■ 75 5.00 1.25 1. 00 to to 1. 00 to 40.00 20 00 15 00 6.00 to 10 00 to 6.00 8.00 4.00 to to 50.00 35.00 18.00 12.00 15-00 8.00 12.00 6.00 to to 2.00 35.00 3.00 4.00 4.00 to to .50 to 40.00 25.00 1-25 15.00 60.00 30.00 35.00 30.00 4.00 3.00 40.00 15.00 10.00 4.00 3.00 5.00 4.00 4.00 6.00 3.00 1.50 I. as 15.00 3S.O0 35-0° POEHLMANN BROS. CO I Supply of Best Cat Flowers all ■the Year Around 72-74 EAST RANDOLPH ST., ■ CHICAGO. If InterpNted. send uh yoor oame and addresn for onr weekly prlrp llHt. PETER REINBERG~ WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS 37 RANDOLPH STREET - - - - CHICAGO, ILL. WELCH BROS. CO. AMERICAN BEAUTY, KILLARneY. RICHMOND. MARYLAND AND "IX THE SUPERIOR ROSES, ULY OF THE VALLEY. CARNATIONS. ORCHIDS BEST PRODUCED 226 Devonshire Street, Boston, Mass. CHICAGO CARNATION CO. A. T. PYFER, Manager 30 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO, ILL Wired Toothpicks Manufactured by W.J. OOWEE, Berlin, N.Y. 10,000 JI.75. 50.1100 $7.50. Sample Iree For sale by dealers. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, Inc. WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS Consignments Solicited Hardy Fancy Fern Oar Specialty 38-40 BROADWAY. DETHOIT, MICH E.G.HILLCO. Wholesale Florists F^I^IHIVIOIM^, IIM^. Please mention Hortlcaltare whoi wrttlBC. February 14, 1914 HORTICULTUBE 241 Flower Market Reports The market this week is BOSTON devoid of activity, al- though there is no very heavy overproduction excepting on some of the bulbous material, partic- ularly tulips and yellow narcissi. Both of the latter have been dragging badly and the same may be said of violets and cattleyas. On the other hand, car- nations have moved up a peg and all that come in find a ready demand at good prices. Roses are holding their own very steadily and are of excel- lent quality generally. American Beauty still brings the $9 a dozen price for special stock and there is no surplus. Sweet peas are moving very satisfactorily, especially the Spen- cers, which bring three to four times as much as the old type realizes. Trade continues quite BUFFALO satisfactory though there are some days during the week that things are not as bright as looked for. Spring flow- ers have taken well up to a few days ago and now the market is rapidly filling up and prices have declined somewhat. There has been enough of everything and carnations of poor quality in particular, which are car- ried along, but select stock finds ready sales and there are some good Beacon, Enchaatress, White Wonder, White Perfection, Melody and Ideal coming in., the latter having fine color' and stem though the bloom is some- what smaller than Enchantress. Short roses are not coming on in any quan- tity, but there are enough selects in Killarney and the Sunburst. Lily of the valley is plentiful, also violets and gardenias and the demand light. Orchids are good and reason- able in price. The supply of lilies equals the demand. Peas, mignonette, stocks, narcissus, Roman hyacinths and freesia are also in good supply. A complete change in CHICAGO weather has brought more or less change in market conditions. With several days of sunshine, flowers have had more light than for many weeks previous and have responded accordingly. While it will take some time to put the plants in a strictly normal condition, the increase in cut of roses is already perceptible and quality is improved also. The market is almost too well supplied with violets, home-grown singles coming in in quantity and New York doubles are being rushed to this market. Sales for St. Valentine's Day are expected to be very large in all lines and especially in violets, though no great number of advance orders are reported. Tutips are coming more freely and prices on good stock are holding up well to the advantage of the growers, while the short-stemmed small tulips are left unsold or moved at a loss. American Beauties are gain- ing in color and in stiffness of stem as the result of colder weather and sunshine. Common ferns are now sell- ing at ?3.00 per 1000. Real wintry weather CINCINNATI prevails for the first time this year. Of course weather such as this is no par- Single . Daffodils ^^r^ "i ^d^oB ^^L As a week-end sale in Spring ^^P flowers nothing is better than a ^V Daffodil Special. ^^''~ ^^^^^^^^1 ^B The best quality at $S per 100, ■^$25 per 1,000. W VALLEY — the famous P/M Brand Special $4 per 100. Extra $3 per 100. RIBBONS— Many new patterns in exclusive Ribbons. It you have not received one of our catalogues advise us at once and we will mail you a copy. Business Hours: From 7.30 A. M. to 6.00 V. M. S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co. - hHH ^bs^ i^^^^^H PHILADELPHIA NEW YORK 1608-20 Ludlow St. 117 West 28th St. WASHINGTON BALTIMORE 1 Z 16 H. St., N. W. Franklin & St. Paul Sts. WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS — t*^"^^ PRICES — Per 100 TO DEALERS ONLY Roses Am. Beauty, Special " " Fancy and Extra No. I Killarney, Extra *' Ordinary Richmond, Hillingdon, Extra " *' Ordinary Maryland, Ward, Taft, Sunburst, Extra . " " " " Ordinary . .. . Russell, Shawyer Carnations, Faucy ** Ordinary Cattleyas Lilies. Longiflorum . . . Caltas .... Lily of the Valley . . . . . Paper Whies, Koman Hyacinths Freesias Daffodils Tulips Violets M ignonetle Daisies Sweet Peas Gardenias Adianium Smilax Asparagus Plumosus, Strings (lOo) " " & Spren. (loo Bchs.) BOSTON February 12 I ST. LOUIS I February 2 50.00 20.00 10.00 8.00 4.00 8.00 4.00 8.00 4.00 15.00 300 2.00 20.00 10.00 2. 00 1. 00 1.00 1.50 s.oo .35 4.00 •7? 10.00 75 12.00 35.00 10.00 75.00 30.00 15.00 12.00 6.00 12.00 6.00 12.00 6.00 20.00 4.00 3.00 25.00 12.00 12.00 4.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 ■50 6.00 2.00 2.00 25.00 1. 00 15.00 50.00 25.00 35.00 15.00 10.00 8.00 4.00 8.00 4.00 8.00 4.00 2.00 1. 00 40.00 10.00 10.00 3.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 •25 4.00 •35 1.00 12.00 35.00 15.00 50.00 25.00 12.50 10.00 6.00 10.00 6.00 10.00 6.00 3.00 1.50 50.00 12.00 12.00 4.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 4 00 .60 6.00 ".60 1.25 15.00 50.00 25.00 PHILA. February 2 , to to 40.00 8.00 6.00 3.00 6.00 3.00 6.00 to 3.00 to 6 00 to 4.00 to I 2.00 to 25.00 to 12.50 to 12.50 to 2.00 to 2.00 to to 2.00 2.00 3.00 ■25 3.00 2. 00 .40 8.00 1.00 15.00 35-00 35-00 to 75.00 60.00 25.00 12.00 5-00 15.00 S.oo 12.00 6.00 35.00 6.00 3.00 50.00 15.00 15.00 4.00 3.00 5.00 3.00 4.00 1. 00 6.00 3.00 2.00 25.00 1.50 20,00 50.00 50,00 ticular incentive to business and on Monday, the general replenishing day for the florists, the buyers seemed to buy only that which they were certain they needed. The average demand last week just about took up all stock that was worth while. Prices from a buyer's point of view were fair. Roses are still in a very limited sup- ply and the receipts are hardly suffi- cient for average requirements. Car- nations, on the other hand, are fine and come in in good quantities. Ex- cellent sweet peas are offered in lib- eral quantities. The violet market has been rather poor but a good market is expected for both kinds at the end of the week. Everything else in good supply. The viciously cold NEW YORK weather with which this week has started out has taken about all the remaining life out of the flower trade, eating up the coal on. the one end and freezing up the btiyers at the other— a case of "burning the candle at both ends" — which pleases nobody. Valentine's Day may start up something, but at present writing it is not particularly encouraging as to outlook. BulbouB stock of all kinds is very abundant and is accumulating in wholesalers' hands, awaiting the arrival of the bargain hunter who unfortunately is a scarce commodity in the wholesale district. Carnations are moving fairly well, everything considered. Hoses are fine, but they more with exas- perating slowness. Violets are un- loaded with difficulty and cattleyas keep them company. Many "odds and ends" of pretty things, such as wall- flowers, dasies, cornflowers, calendulas, primroses, etc., are at the disposal of the buyers at present. These, as well as Spencer sweet peas are easily dis- posed of. (Continued on Page 243) 242 H 0 R T I C U L T U E E February 14, 1914 H. E. FROMENT Wholesale Commission Florist, Choice Cut Flowers, 87 West 28th St. NEW TORK Telephones: 3200, 2201, Madison Square. Moore, Hentz & Nash Wholesale Commission Florists S8 and 57 West 26th Street Telephone No. 16S MAXE:ST 2S«I-> ST CONSIGNMENS SOLICIIED PHONE [ *g* j MADISON SO., NEW YORK JOHN YOUNG ^A/l1oies^il< 53 WEST 28tb STREET F'loi-is-t: NEW YORK CITY Consi'i^nmejits Soh'citt'd Phone 7362 Madison Square THE KERVAN COMPANY Fernn. Moss'^, Wild Smilax, Galax, I«eacotboe, Palmetto. Cycas, both freeb out and prepared, lifture!. Hemlock, all Decorating: Evergreens. r.i.{;«3j «,,s, 119 w. 28 St., New York 122 West 25th St., New York Florists' Supplies We manufacture all our Metal Designs. Baskets, Wire Work & Novelties and are dealers iu Decorative Glassware, Growers and Florists* Requisites WILLIAM H. KUEBLER Brooklyn's Foremost and Best WHOLESALE COMMISSION HOUSE A First Cl.ss Market for aU CUT FLOWERS 28 Willoughby St, Brooklyn, N. Y. M. C. FORD 121 West 28th St., NEW YORK A Full Line of ALL CUT FLOWERS. Telephone, 3870 or 3871 Madison Square GEORGE B. HART WHOLESALE FLORIST 24 Stone St., Rochester, N.Y. »:p^ra^n r — Z Successor to JOHN 1. KAYNOR ! Wholesale Commission Florist ^^^SisT^^,^ W \ full line of Choice Cut Flower Stock for all purposes. A The HOME OF THE I.ILV by the lOti 1000 or 10,000. Z TEL. 1998 MADISON sQi ARE 49 Wcst 28tb St., New Yofk City Estsbliihed 1887 J. K. AL-L IM Still Going Strong OLDEST IN YEARS BUT UP-TO-DATE IN SERVICE A SQUABE DEAL. PROMPT RETURNS. MONEY ALWAYS READY. 106 WEST 28TH ST., NEW YORK Opens « A. M. daily. Telephone, 1(57 and 44G8 Mad. Sq. HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY THE HIGHEST \/ A I I IT V ALWAYS GRADE OF V M L L. C T ON HAND GARDENIAS, DAISIES, ROSES AND CARNATIONS JAMES McMANUS. mJj"' 105 W. 2Sth St., New York NEW YORR QUOTATIOISS PER 100. To Dealers Only ROSES AND CARNATIONS I Last H3lf of Weed ending Feb. 7 1914 American Beauty, Special " •* Fancy and Extra No. I Killamey, Extra " Ordinary Richmond. Hillingdon, Extra *' " Ordinary Maryland. Ward, Taft, Sunburst. Extra '* " " " Ordinary. Russell, Shawyer--- - Carnations, I'ancy Grade " Ordinary 50.CX) 30.00 10,00 8.00 3.00 800 3.00 8.00 4.00 4 00 2.00 1.50 60.00 40.00 20.00 10.00 8.00 12.00 6.00 12.00 8.00 15.00 3.00 2.00 First Half of Week beginnine Feb. S ISi4 50.00 30.00 10.00 8.00 4.00 8.00 4.00 8.00 4.00 4.00 3.00 1.50 60.00 40.00 20 00 10.00 6.00 12.00 6.00 12.00 8.00 15-00 4.00 2.00 BADGLEY, RIEDEL & MEYER, Inc. WHOLESALE FLORISTS, 34 West 2Sth St.. New York. Telephones j JJ^^H Madison Square CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED ALBANY CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE ™o!L"J"v" ""'• 76 Maiden Lane, ALBANY, N.Y. . SA\E TIME AND MONEY BY SENDING YOCR ORDER TO US • Prices Right. Consignments Solicited. Telephone Connection —MONTREAL FLORAL EXCHANGE, LTD.— ORGANIZED FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CANADIAN TRAOB. CUT FLOWERS AND FLORISTS' 81'PPLIES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. Home-Krown Stock a Specialty. STRICTLY WHOLESALE; NOTHING SOLD AT RETAIL. Ample reference furnished as to standlnic and financial ability of the eompaay. 123 MANSFIELD STREET, MONTREAL, P. Q. WALTER F. SHERIDAN Wholesale Commission Dealer in CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 133 West 38th Street, New York Telephone — 3532-3533 Madison Square CENTRALLY LOCATED, THE IIIB OF THE FLOWER .MARKET SECTION CHARLES MILLANG Wholesale Florist 55 & 57 W. 26 Si., N. Y. Telephone lOGZ Madison Frank H. Traendly Charles Schenck TRAENDLY & SCHENCK Wholesale Florists 131 West 28th St., New York. Telephones : 798 and 799 Madison Square Consignments Solicited Telephone 38G0 Sladison Sqnare WOODROW & MARKETOS WHOLESALE Plantsmen and Florists 41 West 28th Street, NEW YORK February 14, 1914 HORTICULTURE 243 Flower Market Reports (Ctmiimutd from pagt ?4l ) Stock continues PHILADELPHIA to arrive in large quantities and there has been some recession in price here and there. The downward ten- dency is especially noticeable in sweet peas and carnations. Violets, also con- tinue too plentiful as they have been for several weeks back. American Beauty roses are largely neglected, consequently on short supply and high price. There is always a limit. If they go too high there are other good things to tall back on. A feature of the week was the large amount of me- morial work. This had a marked ef- fect on white flowers — white roses, lilies, lily of the valley, etc. Prices on roses generally are in most cases rather easier. As St. Valentine's Day approaches a pulse beat for advance can be heard by the iron-faced and stone-deaf buyers. To ordinary people these mild pulse l)eats are very notice- able. By ordinary people we mean the mild-faced growers with ears attuned to spiritualistic forces. Orchids are shortening up and hope dawns. The market of their dreams — like smiling morn whose rosy fingers already gilds the hills with joy. Cattleya Trianje, Phal»nopsis Scliilleriana and Onci- dium splendidum are the most con- spicuous at present. The market has been ST. LOUIS good in supply and de- mand, although the re- cent cold weather made things some- what dull in retail circles and this of course, affected the wholesale market somewhat. Prices have been station- ary, but are expected to go up a few cents for St. Valentine's Day. Sweet- peas, violets and carnations are most plentiful, with prices low all week. Roses are looking up somewhat now, and in another week all will be in crop. Other regular market staples are equal to all demands. The supply of WASHINGTON flowers of all va- rieties shortened up materially the latter part of the week due to a sudden drop in the tem- perature. The month opened up with the mercury reaching the 70 degree mark and above; flowers began to bloom in the public parks and it was feared that the azaleas, held back for the Easter business, would bloom pre- maturely, some of the growers being forced to whitewash their houses to deaden the rays of the sun. As a re- sult, there is a grave possibility of a shortage of locally grown azaleas for Easter. The lily crop will be excep- tionally good from all reports. With B. S. SUNN, JR. \i I o i-Einrs CARNATIONS, ROSES 55 and 57 W. 26th St., New York Shippins Orders Carefully Filled EDWARD REID WHOLESALE FLORIST 1619-21 Rautud St., PbiUdelpkia, Pk." CHOICE BEAUTIES, ORCHIDS, VALLEY, ROSES aim all Seasonabli Varieties of Cut Flraan William F. Kasting Co. \A/Hole8al< 383-387 ELLICOTT ST. >rl8-fcs BUFFALO, N. Y. NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100, To Dealers Only Last Half of Week ending Feb. 7 19)4 First Half of Week beginning Feb. I 19U Cattleyas Lilies. Longiflorum Catlas • Lily of the Valley Paper Whites. Roman Hyacinths Freesias ■ Daffodils Tulips VioleU Mi^onette - . Daises - Sweet Peas (per loo bunches) Gardenias Adiantum Smilax Asparagus Plutnostis, strings (per loo) " & Spren (loo bunches). lO.OO 6 oo lo.oo i.oo i.oo I.oo I.oo 2.00 ■ IS 2.00 I.oo 4.00 4.00 .50 6.00 25.00 10.00 40.00 10.00 12.00 3.00 2.00 2.00 10.00 6.00 10.00 I.oo I.oo ^.00 2.00 .50 6.00 •15 2.00 2.00 I.OO 12 00 4.00 16.00 4.00 .75 12.00 0.00 35.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 40.00 10.00 13.00 3.00 7.00 2.00 3.00 3.00 ■50 6.00 2.00 12.00 16.00 •75 12.00 50.00 50.00 the temperature below freezing, the sale of violets and sweet peas on the streets has decreased to a marked ex- tent. The latter flowers could be bought at as low a figure as ?5 per thousand, but the price has since ad- vanced. Spencer type is bringing $1.50 to $2.00 per hundred. The ma- jority of the jonquils and narcissi offered in the local market are being shipped in from other places. The growers hereabouts have come to the conclusion that the production of these flowers can only be accom- plished at a loss and are devoting their houses and labor to other pur- poses. Gardenias are still holding their price of $3 per dozen. American Beauty roses are poor in quality and are meeting with but a very nominal demand. Carnations brought $5 per hundred the earlier part of the week and it is expected that .|4 will be the bottom price for some time to come. PERSONAL. .John Clark, for many years assis- tant superintendent of the U. S. Bo- tanic Garden at Washington, D. C, resigned his position on Jan. 31. His present address is 400 Fulton St.. Riverton, N. J. VISITORS' REGISTER. Visitors in Cinrinnafi: Karl Heiser, Hamilton, Ohio; Ferd. Keller, Lexing- ton, Ky. Visitors in Boston— W. A. Manda, South Orange, N. J.; Chas H. Vick. Rochester, N. Y. Visitors in St. Louis— G. M. Thost. De Soto, Mo.; E. .7. Fancourt, repre- senting S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co , Phila. Pa. Visitors in Chicago — A. Schutz, Hammond. Ind.; H. M. Frank, Day- ton, 0.; F. C. Moore, Dayton, 0.; C. Loveridge, Peoria, 111.; J. F. Ammann, Edwardsville, 111.; Geo. Taglaar, Hol- land. Visitors in Buffalo — Prof. E. A. White of Cornell University, Ithaca, N. Y.; George Vanzyverden, Lisse, Holland; Bob Schock. of Rice & Co., Philadel- phia, Pa.; F. Alberts of Rochester. N. Y.; John Von Zonneveld and wife; Enos B. Sage and wife of Bradford, E. C. Campbell of Rochester; Emil The- man of Rochester; S. J. Goddard, Pres- ident of the Carnation Society; Mr. Grullerman of Holland; W. J. Stewart, Boston. After 38 years of service with the McLean Hospital, 20 in Somerville and the last 18 at the Waverley site, Mr. Coldrick has been forced to re- sign as florist and superintendent of the grounds because of ill-health. NEW CORPORATION. Piqua, O. — French Seed Products Company, capital stock. $60 000. In- corporators, J. W. Brown, A. M. Leon- ard, A. M. Fry, Wm. Cook Rogers and A. W. French. OBITUARY. W. A. Daggett. W. A. Daggett, a life member of the S. A. F., died at his home in Boston, Mass., on February 9, aged 73 years. While not directly engaged in horticul- tural work Mr. Daggett was in close touch with the florist trade and an in- timate associate of the late Edmund M. Wood of Natick, through whose influence he became a life member of the S. A. F. The cause of his death was pneumonia. 244 HORTICULTURE February 14, 1914 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 of Advertisers vifill 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 R. J. Dysart. 40 State St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. AMPELOPSIS Ampelopsis Veitohii — Largest stock of J-year transplanted In the United States. All »lzes up to strong 3-ft. plant. Send for prices liefore placing your order else- where. CHAS. BLACK, Hightstown, N. J. APHINE Aphlne Mfg. Co., Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. APHIS PUNK Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. ARACCARIAS Godfrey Aschmann, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List uf Advertisers. ASPABAGtJS J. B. Felthousen, Schenectady, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. AUCUBA Ancnba Japonlca, bushy plants, 35c. to y2.5U each. JULIUS ROEHRS CO., Rutherford, N. J. AZALEAS P. Ouwerkerk. Uolioken, N. J. For page Kee List of Advertisers. A. Leuthy & Co., Roslindale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Otto Helneeken, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. John McKenzle, No. Cambridge, Mass. For page eee List of Advertisers. Godfrey Aschmann, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. BAY TREES McHutchisoD & Co., New York. For page see List 3t Advertisers. Bobblnk & Atkins. Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. August Rolker & Sons, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Bay Trees and Bux Trees, all sizes and 5 rices. List on application. ULirS ROEHRS CO.. Rutherford, N. J. BEDDING PLANTS R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. For page see List of Advertisers. BEGONIAS Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia, Pa. Tuberous Rooted Begonias. For page see List of Advertisers. BLACKBERRIES J. T. Lovett, Little Silver, N. J. The .Toy Blackberry. BOILERS Kroeschell Bros. Co., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. King Construction Co., North Tonawanda, N. Y. "King Ideal" Boiler. For page see List of Advertisers. Hltchlngs & Co., New York City. For page see Li.st of Advertisers. Lord & Burnham Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. BO.XES— CrT FLOWER FOLDING Edwards Folding Box Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. Folding cut fliiwer boxes, the best made. Write for list. HOLTON & HUNKEL CO., Milwaukee. Wis. BOXWOOD TREES Bobblnk & Atkins. Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. BULBS AND TUBERS J. M. Thorburn & Co., New York City. Freesla and Lllium Harrlsil Bulbs. Fur page see List of Advertisers. Mlchcll's Seed House, Philadelphia. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Ralph M. Ward & Co.. New York City. Horseshoe Bulbology. For page see List of Advertisers^ A. T. Boddlngton, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. John Lewis Chllds. Flowtrfleld, L. I., N. Y". For page j-ee_Ll6t j)f^ Advertisers^ A. Henderson & Co., Chicago, 111. Lilium Giganteum. For page see List of Advertisers. August Rolker & Sons. New York City. Holland and Japan Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. Schwake & Co., New York City. Horticultural Importers and Exporters. For page see List of Advertisers. J. O. V. Zangen, Hoboken, N. Jersey-Grown Callas. For page see List of Advertisers^ C. KEI'R & SONS, HILLEGOM. Holland. Bulbs of all descriptions. Write for prices. NEW YORK Branch. 8-10 Bridge St. CAL.ADIl'MS Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. CANNAS Arthur T. Boddington, New York City. Boddington's Quality Caiinas. For page see List of Advertisers. Conard & Jopes Co., West Grove, Pa. Swastika Brand Cannas. For page see List of Advertisers. Irts of the best varieties. Send for new complete Canna Book, ]ust out. THE CONARD & JONES COMPANY, West Grove, Pa. CARNATIONS Patten A Co.. Tewksbury. Mass. Princess Dagmar. For page see List of Advertisers. F. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette, Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Skldelsky & Co., Phlla., Pa. Carnation Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Carnation Co., Chicago, III. Carnation Peerless Pink. Cottage Gardens Co., Inc.. Queens. N. Y. Carnation Matchless. For page see List of Advertisers. John Barr, So. Natiok. Mass. Carnation Mrs. B. P. Cheney. For page see List of Advertisers. H. Leach cS: Son, North Easton. Mass. New Carnation, Pink Supreme^ A. Begerow, Newark. N. J. Carnation Prince Edward. For page see List of Advertisers. CARNATION STAPLE Split carnations qnickly. easily and cheaply mended. Pillsbury's Carnation Staple. 2ono for $1.(10 post paid. I. L. PILLSBURY, Galesburg, 111. CHRTSANTHEiMUMS Elmer D. Smith & Co.. Adrian, Mich. Chrysanthemum Novelties for 1014. For page see List of Advertiserg. Frank P. Putnam, Lowell, Mass. Five New Single Chrysanthemums. A. N. Pierson, Inc.. Cromwell, Conn. Chrysanthemum Improved Golden Chad- wiuk. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. COCOANUT FIBRE SOIL 20th Century Plant Food Co., Beverly, Masi. For page see List of Advertlseri. CYCL.4SIEN8 Thomas Roland, Nabant, Mass. For page see List of Advertiserg. 200,000 Giant Flowering Cyclamen Seed- lings in six separate colors, our own grown strain. Seed only taken of Numberblos- soms. From seed flats, August-sown, $2.60 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. Oni-e trans- planted, $.3.50 per 100; $30.00 per lOOO. Cash with order. Cultural directions with all packages. CHRIST. WINTERICH, Cycla- men Specialist, Defiance, O. DAHLIAS Dahlias at greatly reduced prices for 1D14. Send for wholesale list. Order early. J. L. MOORE. Northboro, Mass. Dahlias. 8O0.(K)0 Clumps to offer. Send your list of wants to the Largest Dahlia Grower in the World. J. K. ALE.XANDER, "The Dahlia King," East Bridgewater, Mass^ Dahlias — 2500 field clumps, latest varie- ties, cheap for cash; or what have yon to exchange? GEO. H. WALKER, Dahlls Expert, North Dighton, Mass. NEW PAEONY DAHLIA John Wanamaker, Newest Handsomest, Best. New color, new form and new habit of growth. Big stock of best cut-flower varieties. Send list of wants to PEACOCK DAHLIA FARMS, Berlin. N. J. DECORATIVE PLANTS A. Leuthy & Co , Perkins St. Nuraerle*. Roslindale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Robert Craig Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertiserg. John Scott, Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Woodrow & Marketos, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Keller Co., Inc., Brooklyn and White- stone, L I., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. , A. Schnltheis, College Point, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. DR.4CAEN-%S J E. Felthousen. Schenectady. N. Y. F.>r p-iere see List of Advertisers. FERNS A. Leuthy & Co. Roslindale, Mass. For page see List of Advertiserg. H. H. Barrows & Son, WLitmnn. Mass. For page see List of Advertiners. John Scott, Brooklyn. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Robert Craig Co.. Philadelphia. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. A. M. Davenport, Watertown. Mnss. Ferns for Dishes; Bird's Nest Ferns For page tee List of Advertisers. For List of Advertisers See Page 219 February 14. 1S14 HOkTICULTURE 245- FERNS — Continoed AlODee J. Br.T;m. Washington, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. John McKenzle, No. Cambridge. Masa. For page see List of Advertisers. Ernest Oeohslin. River Forest, 111. Ferns for Dishes. For page see List of Advertisers. FERTILIZERS SOtb Centnry Plant Pood Co., Beverly, Mass. Fertllene. For page see List of Advertisers. Pulverlned Manure Co., Chicago, 111. Wizard Brand Cattle Manure. For page see List of Advertisers. Ceninmers' Fertlliier Co., New York City. Mak-Gro, Odorless Plant Food. For page see List of Advertldera. Hadson Carnon Co., Ballston Spa, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. FI-OBISTS' LETTERS Boston Florl.st Letter Co., Boston. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES N. F. McCarthy & Co^ Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. M. Rice Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Reed & Keller, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. 8. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Pur page see List of Advertisers. Welch Bros. Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Komada Bros., Philadelphia, Pa. FLOWER POTS W. H. Ernest, Washington, D. C. Washington. D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. A. H. Hews & Co., Cambridge, Mass. For pago see List of Advertisers. Hllfinger Bros., Ft. Edward, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. FUNGINE Aphine Mfg. Co.. Madison. N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. GALAX Michigan Cut Flower Co., Detroit, Mich. Fur page see List of Advertisers. Kervan Co.. New York. For page see List of AdvertUeri. GERANICMS R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. For page see List of Advertisers. Alonzo J. Bryan. Washington, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. J. E. Felthousen, Schenectady, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. GERANIUMS Per lOflO IftOO Beautv of Poitevine. 2-in $20,110 .•fOOO S. A. Nutt. 2-in 18.00 .•iOOO S. A. Nutt, .3-in 27..'']0 1000 La Favorite. 3-in 2G.00 250 at lOOO rates. This is fine stock but we must have roimi. Cash please. J. J. CL.4.YTON & SON, West Grove, Pa. r.LAnioLUs Bidwell & Fohes, Kinsman, Ohio. Gladiolus Niagara. John Lewis Cliilda, Flowprllelil. N Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Glarlioli. Larse Bulbs for~ Forcin!.': Au;rnsta. Aniprir-a. Sliakespeare. Scar.';dale, ColuiTibi.i, Wezinsiott. Planting Stock of B. Ilulnt. and Siarsdale. Write for prices. GEO. .1. JOFRG GJadioli Grower. New H.vde Park, L. I., N. Y. GLADIOLUS— Contlnned Choice young stock, all sizes and bulb- lets; Mrs. F. King, Dawn, America, inde- pendence. Scarsdale. Klondike, Mixtures, etc. Prices low to clo.se out surplus. Write for price list or special quotation ou (luautity wanted. BROOKLAND GAR- DENS. Woljurn. Mass. GLTdIOLI: all HOME GROWN. America and Mrs. King in diCferent sizes; Extra Florists' Light, containing some sorts earlier than America and good sell- ers. MINNESOTA, tali early cream, one of best, all sizes below I14 ; GOLDEN KING, Alice Carey. Baron Hulot. Balti- more, Burreil, Chicago White, Cracker Jack. EARLY PINK (King Style), Klon- dyke, MAUDE. Mrs. Beecher, Princeps, Scarsdale, Mme. Monneret. Childsi, Nance- ianus, Selected Blues, Niagara, Europa, Panama and others. Write for prices. GEO. S. WOODRUFF, Independence, Iowa. GLASS Sharp, Partridge & Co., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Parshelsky Bros., Inc., 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. GLOXINIAS Henry A. Dreer. Inc., Philadelphia, Pa. 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, 4S15 D St., Oluey, Philadelphia, Pa. Large breeding pairs for sale. Send for price list. GREENHOUSE BUILDING JLATERIAX, A. T. Steams Lumber Co., Neponset, Boston. For page see List of Advertisers^ King Construction Co., N. lonawanda, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. Frank Van Assche, Jersey City, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Metropolitan Miterial Co., Brooklyn, N. Y. S. Jacobs & Sons, Brooklyn. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Burnham Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION Bird Steel-frame Greenhouse Co., Inc., New York City. 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. P'or page see List of Advertisers. Frank Van Assche, Jersey City, N. J. P^or page see List of Advertisers. Plerson U-Bar Co., New York City. Metropolltan^Materlal_Co.j^rooklyn,_N^_Y. HItchlngs & Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Burnham Co., New York City. For page see List of Adverti.sers. GUTTERS King Construction Co.. N. Tonawanda, N. Y. King Channel Gutter. For page see List of Advertisers. 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, Detroit Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. The Kervan Co., New York For page see List of Advertisers. HARDWOOD ASHES Unleached Hardwood Ashes For Sale GEORGE L. MUNROE & SONS, Oswego, HART'S HANDY HANDLES Geo. B. Hart, Rochester, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. HEATING APPARATUS Kroeschell Bros. Co , Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Bird Steel-frame Greenhouse Co., Inc., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Burnham Co., New York City For page see List of Advertisers. HELIOTROPES Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS Bay State Nurseries, No. Ablngton, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. P. Onwerkerk, Hoboken, N. J. For page see List of Ad\'ertlser8. Boliliiuk & Atkins, Rutherford. N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Old Town Nurseries, M. P. Haendler, Prop., South Notlck, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. HOSE H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. HOT-BED SASH A. T. Steams Lumber Co., Neponset. Man. For page see List of Advertisers. Parshelsky Bros., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Burnham Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. INSECTICIDES Aphine Manufacturing Co., Madison, N. J. Aphine and Fungine. For page see List of Advertisers. Lemon Oil Co., Baltimore, Md. Standard Insecticides. For page see Last of Advertisers. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. Aphis Punk and Nikoteen. For page see Lijt of Advertisers. The H. A. Stoothoff Co., Mt. Vernon, N. T. Aphicide Powder. R. P. Palethorpe Co., Inc., ClarksvlUe, Tenn. Nicotlclde, the Insecticide. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. Elliott & Sons, New York. Scaleeide. Eastern Chemical Co., Boston, Mass. Imp Soap Spray. For page see List of Advertisers. Tobacco Stems, $1.00 hundred pounds. U. CUTLER RYERSON, 108 3d Ave.. Newark, N. J. LAURUS Laurus Cerasus: Bush, 35c.-tl.0O «ick; Standi! rds, $7.50-$10.00 each; Pyraraldi, t5.(io-|7.&0 each. JULIUS ROEHRS CO.. Rutherford, N. J. LE.MON OIL Lemon Oil Co., Baltimore, Md. For page see Last of Ad\-erti»ers." LILY BULBS Chas. Schwake & Co., New York City. Horticultural Importers and Exporters. For page see List of Advertisers. R. M. Ward & Co.. New York, N. Y. Ilorseslioe BuUioiogy. For page see List of Advertisers. Fottler, Fiske, Rawson Co.. Hoslon, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. In writing to Advertisers l(indly mention Horticulture :24:6 HOETICULTURE February 14, 1914 irLT OF THE VAILEY PIPS AngQiit Rolker & Sons, New York Cltj. Fur page see List of AdvertUen. IdcHutcbisun & Co., New York City. Uerlln Valley Pips. For page Bee Lilst of Advertisers. Otto Helrecken, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. J. U. Thorburn & Co., New York City. Cold Storage. For page see Last of Advertiserm. Chas. F. Meyer, New York City. Cold Storage Lily of the Valley. Fur page see List of Advertisers. Fottlrr, Fiske, Rawson Co., Boston. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. MAKUUEKITES Alonzo J. Bryan, Wasliington, N, J, For page see List of Advertlsera. N.'VTIONAL NURSERYMAN National Nurseryman Publishing Co., Inc., Rochester, N. Y. . For page see List of Advertisers. NIKOTEEN Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. NIKOTIANA Aphlne Mfg. Co., Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. NURSERY STOCK F. Onwerkerk. Weeh.iwken Heights, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. For page sec List of Advertisers. Aay State Nurseries, North Ablngtun, Mass. Hardy, Northern Grown Stock. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobhink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. W. B. Whlttler & Co., South Framlngham, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. August Kolker & Sons, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Breck-Rolilnson Nurseries, Boston, Maas. For page see List of Advertisers. Otto Helnecken, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Old Town Nurseries^ M. P. Haendlcr, Prop., South Natlck, Mass. For paj^e see List of Advertisers. PRIVET, Spirea, Barbcrr.v and Hydran- geas.— Amoor River North, 12 to 18 inch, .120 per I.IKM); IS to 24 inch, .|23; cuttings, $1.51) per 1,000. Spirea Van Houtte, IS to '24 inch., $3 per 100. Thunberg's Barberry, 8 to 12 inch bran.. $2 per 100; 12 to 18 inch, $4; 18 to 24 inch, heavy, $B per lOQ; 24 to ;30 Inch, .$8.50. Amoor River Evergreen, 12 to 18 inch, $12.50 per 1,000; 18 to 24 inch, $16.50. Hvdrangea P. G., $3.50 per 100. VALDESIAN NURSERIES, Bostic, N. C. ONIONS, GIANT R. & J. Faniuhar & Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. ONION SEED Schllder Bros., Chlllicotbe, Ohio. For page see List of Advertisers. ONION SETS Leonard Seed Co., Chicago, 111. For page jee List of Advertisers. ORCHID FLOWERS Jas. McManus, New York, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. ORCHID PLANTS Lnger & Hurrell, Summit, N. J. For page sei List of Advertisers. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. ORCHID PLANTS— Continued Sander, St. Albans, England. Importer, Exporter, Growers, Hybridists. For page see List of Advertisers. Freeman Orchid Co., Fall River, Mass. For page see L.st of Advertisers. PALMS, ETC. A. Lentby & Co., Rosllndale, Maas. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Oodfrey 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 sec List of Advertisers. Joseph Heacock, Wyncote, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. August Rolker & Sons, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Otto Helnecken, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. PEONIES Peonies. The world's greatest collection, 120O sorts. Send for list. C. BETSCUUK, Caual Dover, O. FECKY CYPRESS BENCHES A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. PHOENIX Phoenix Canariensis, fine large plants, $7,511 $35,00 eacii. JULirS ROEHRS CO., Rutherford, N. J. PIPE AND FITTINGS Kropschell Bros. Co., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. King Construction Company, N. Tonawauda, N. Y. Shelf Brackets and Pipe Hangers. For page I'ee List of Advertisers. PLANT AND BULB IMPORTS August Rolker & Sons, New York City. For p.ige see List of Advertisers. McHutchlson & Co., New York City. For page tee List of Advertisers. Otto Helnecken, New York. 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 TIBS H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. "Rlverton Special." POINSETTIA PCLCHERRIJIA A. Scbultheis, College Point, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. POTASH German Kali Works, Inc., New York City. RAFFIA McHutchlson & Co., New York City. l-'or page see List of Advertisers. RAT AND MOUSE CATCHER H. D. Swarts, Scranton, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. REFRIGERATORS FOR FLORISTS United Refrigerator & Ice Machine Co., Kenosha, Wis. United Ice Machines. For page see List of Advertisers. RHODODENDRONS P. Ouwerkerk, Holtoken. N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobhink & Atkins. Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. RIBBONS AND CHIFFONS S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisera. ROSES P. Ouwerkerk. Hoboken, N. J. For page ^ee List of Advertisera. Robert Craig Co., Pblludelpbla, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. W. & T. Smith Co, Geneva, N. Y. American Grown Roses. For page see List of Advertiser!. Bay State Nurseries. North Ablngton. Maaa. For page see List of Advertisera. S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List or Advertisers. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Eastern Nurseries, Jamaica Plain, Maaa. New Sargent Rose. For page see List of Advertisers. Wood Bros., Fishklll, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisera. Robt. Scott & Son. Sharon Hill. Del. Co., Pa. New Rose Killarney itrllllant. For page see List of Advertisers. A. N. Plerson, Inc., Cromwell, Cona. New Roses. For page see List of Advertisers. August Kolker & Sons, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Send for complete list of strong two- vear field plants of Choicest Roses. THE CONARD & JONES COMPANY, West Grove. Pa. , SEED GROWERS Leonard Seed Co., Chicago, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. California Seed Growers' Association, San Jose, Cal. For page see List of Advertisers. Braslan Seed Growers Co., San Jose, CaL SEEDS Joseph Breck & Sons, Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. Schwake & Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Mlchell's Seed House, Philadelphia. Pa. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus and Aster Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. R. & J. Faniuhar & Co.. Boston, Mass. Send for 1914 Catalogue. For page see List of .\ List of Advertisers. WIREWORK f!eed & Keller, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Komada Bros., Philadelphia, Pa. Wirework. Write for our catalogue. HOLTON & HUNKEL CO., Milwaukee, Wis. WILLIAM E. HEILSCHER'S WIRE WORKS, 38-40 Broadway, Detroit, Mlcb. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Albany, N. T. Albany Cut Flower Exchange, Albany, N. Y. For page tee List of Advertisers. Baltimore The S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., Franklin and St. Paul Sts. 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 page vee List of Advertisers. Brooklyn Wm. H. Kuebler, 28 Wllloughhy St. For page see List of Advertisers BufTalo, N. T. William F. Kastlng Co., 383-87 Elllcott St. For page see Ll.st of Advertisers. Chicago Peter Relnberg, 37 Randolph St. For page see Li^t of Advertisers. Chicago Carnation Co., 30 E. Randolph St. For page see List of Advertisers. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. 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 H. E. Proment, 57 W. 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. James McManus, 105 W. 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. W. F. Sheridan, 133 W. 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. P. J. Smith, 49 West 28th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Moore, Hentz & Nash, 55 and 57 W. 26th St. B'or page see List of Advertisers. Charles Millang, 55 and 57 West 26th St. For page see List of Advertisers. W. P. Ford, New Y'ork. For page see List of Advertisers^ Traendly & Schenck, 131 W. 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. The S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., 117 West 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. Badgley, Rledel & Meyer, Inc., New York. For page sec' List of Advertisers. Woodrow & Marketos, 41 West 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. J. K. Allen, 106 W. 28tb St. For page see List of Advertisers. George C. Siebrecht, 109 W. 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. John Young, 53 West 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. M. C. Ford, 121 West 2Sth St. For page see List of Advertisers. B. S. Sllnn, Jr., 55 and 57 West 26th St. For page see List of Advertisers. Philadelphia Leo. Nlessen Co., 12th and Race Sts. For page see List of Advertisers. Edward Ueld, 1619-21 Ranstead St. For page see List of Advertisers. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Philadelphia — Continued The S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., 1008-12 Ludlow St. For page see List of Advertisers. Richmond^ Ind. E. G. Hill Co. For page see List of Advertisers. Rochester, N. Y. George B. Hart, 24 Stone St. For page see List of Advertisers. Wasbinffton The S. S. Pennnck-Meehan Co., 1216 H St., N. W. For page see List of Advertisers. New Offers in Thrsjssiie ALPHANO HUMUS FERTILIZER. A talk to those who are not awake to the merits of Alphano Humus. .\lphano Humus Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. CANES. Wm. Elliott & Sons, New York City. For page sec List of Advertisers. CANNAS. R. Viiiient. Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWER SEED SPECIALTIES FOR FLORISTS. J. J. Wilson Seed Co., Newark, N. J. Fur page see List of Advertisers. FLOWER SEEDS FOR FLORISTS. .1. M. Tliorburn & Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. FOUR SWASTIKA COMBINATIONi CANNA OFFERS. Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. GERANIUMS AND MISCELLA- NEOUS PLANTS. R, Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co.. White Marsh, Md. For page see List of Advertisers. PEIRCE PAPER FLOWER POT. E. Allan Peirce, Waltham, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. RED DEVIL GLASS CUTTER. Smith & Hemenway Co., New York City. For page .see List of Advertisers, Do You Know What You Want? Look in the "Buyers' Directory" of this issue and you will probably find represented there somebody who can supply you. It's a good plan to look it over every week, for the weekly changes and additions are many. SEE? In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture '^48 HORTICULTURE February 14, 1914 CATALOGUES RECEIVED. Praser Nursery Co., Huntsville, Ala. — Surplus List No. 1, for Nurserymen and Dealers only. Valdesian Nurseries, Bostlc, N. C. — i Wholesale Price List for Spring, 1914 Shade Trees, Shrubbery, etc. Henry Youell, Syracuse. N. Y. — De- scriptive Price List, Helpful Hints and Early History of the Gladiolus. Hosea Waterer, Philadelphia, Pa. — "The Lawn Beautiful." An instructive pamphlet with price list of lawn mix- tures. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. — Heart Cypress Tubs, Rustic Work and English Garden Furniture. Illus- trated. William Tricker, Arlington, N. J.— Catalogue of Water Lilies, Hoses, Gar- <3en Perennials. A choice selection. Illustrated. Currie Bros. Co., Milwaukee. Wis. — Farm and Garden Annual. Fully il- lustrated. A plate of brilliant sweet peas adorns the cover page. Ross Brothers, Wichita, Kansas — Seed Book for 1914. Farm and Garden Seeds, Flower Seeds, Implements, etc.. A neat attractive catalogue with hand- some cover. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago, New York — General Seed Catalogue. Covers in colors, gladioli forming the subject of back page. A compact book of 160 pages. J. L. Moore, Northboro, Mass. — Cata- logue and Price List for 1914 of the Northboro Dahlia and Gladiolus Gar- dens. Cover plate in natural colors. A good select list. W. E. Dalwig, Milwaukee, Wis. — General Illustrated Catalogue of Seeds, Plants and Implements. Covers cream tinted with simple inscription in em- bossed gold and brown. Thornton Bros., Lawrence, Mass. — f leiiiis a liuildin? of Rats and Mice short time, keeps it cleaned, for it is alwa.vs ready for use. Made oi galvanized iron, can't get out of order, lasts for years. Ijame number can be caught daily. Go to Catcher inorningrs, remove device inside, which only takes few seconds, take out dead rats and mice, replace device, it is read.y for another catch. Small piece cheese is used, doing away with poisons. Catcher is 18 incites high, 10 inches di- ameter. When rats pass device they die, no marks left on them. Catcher is always clean. One of these Catchers set in a livery stable in Scranton, Pa., caught over 100 rats in a month. One sent prepaid to any place in Ignited States upon receipt of $.1. Catcher, 8 in. high, for mice only, pre- paid $1. On account of shipping charges being prepaid, remittance is requested with order. H. D. SWAKTS, Inventor and Manufacturer, Scranton, Pa. I More Red Devil Cutters Used Annually Than All Others Combined I SMITH & HEMENW.\Y CO., Send (ic. for sample No. 0-4 and Booklet 40 styles, and tinderstanarts For Sale by Seedsmen mi Florists' Supply Houses If you cannot obtain this from your supply house write us direct Lemon Oil Company Dept. K 420 W. I.exingtan St., Baltimore, Md. IIMIIRES Unequalled for Greenhouse and Landscape Fertilizing THE PULVERIZED MANURE CO. 31 Union Stock Yards, Chicago When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE. In Writing Advertisers Kindly IVIention HORTICULTURE IMP. SOAP SPRAY AVcll known, hiit^lily elficient spray for nil Insert Tests. Apple Trees, Rosen Sliruhs. No mineral poisons, clean, odorless, Btick(4 but will not discolor. IlHrnilesH to Uirds and Cattle. Mos* Effective Results. 1 GAL., $1.65 S GAL., $6.50 I>ilute with 'i\ to 40 parts water. Ask your dealer or write EASTERN CHEMICAL CO., BOSTON DO YOU KNOW VERMINE? John Lewis Childs, Flowerfield, N. Y., writes: — "I suppose you will be glad to know that VERMINE Is giving excellent s.itlsf notion. Our greenhouse foreman says that it is the only thing that he has ever used that will kill white ants in the benches." Valentine Burgevin's Sons, Kingston, N. Y., writes: — "We wish to say that we find VERMINE an excellent thing. We used it on a bench planted with Smilax to kill root lice or maggots, which ate the roots, and after two applications our Smilax is taking on new life and has started off to grow." The Gardner Nursery Company, Osage, Iowa, writes: — "We will use VERMINE on our out-of- door fields of strawberry plants If the In- side test continues as satisfactory as It now seems." W. N. Craig, Brookline, Mass, writes: — "I have used VERMINE and found It ef- fective against root maggots, cut worms, earth worms, ants and other ground pests.' VERMINE is applied one part to fonr hundred parts of water by thoronffbly Boakini; the soil. It will protect yoar crop, from the ravageH of vermin under grround without the sllgbtest injury to vegetation. $1.00 Per Quart $3.00 Per Gallon (Special prices on large quantities). For Sale by Seedsmen. We Manufacture APHINE, FUNOINE, SCALINE, and NIKOTIANA. Aphine Manufacturing Co. Manufacturers of Agricultural Chemicals MADISON, N. J. Canadian Agents: Dupuy & Ferguson, Montreal, Que.; Steele, Briggs Seed Co., Ltd., Toronto, Ont. BritiRb Distributors: British and Amer- ican Fertilizing Co., Liverpool, Eng. Whenever your Plant* and Flowers are troubled by Insects, call for NICOTICIDE THE INSECTICIDE Manufactured by R. Palethorpe Co., Inc. CLARKSVILLE, TENN. FERTILIZERS Tiuiknsc S^.OO: Sheep. $1.75: Bone, $2.00; Aslits. $1.50: rhospbate, $3.00; Limestone, $1.00: liloud, $1.00: Nitrate .Soda, $4.00; Snlpliate Totash, $3.50 per 100 lbs. Smallest . Ricbniond, InU. KINO: GREENHOUSES are practical, first, last and all the time. Every detail is tbe result of careful study. Sunshine makes things grow and a King simply captures every ray of sunlight. Write us for information no matter how in- expensive or extensive a house you need. King Ideal Boilers and King Air Valves are worth investigating. KING CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 28 King's Road, Nortk Tonawanda, N.T. All the Su might A U Day Houses I DREER'S Florist SpecialtieB, New Brand. New Style, Hose "RIVERTON" Furnished in lengths up to 500 ft. without seam oi The HOSF for the FLORIST ^-ioch, per ft., Reel of 500 ft,, '' ■2 Reels, 1000 ft., ' ^^-inch. Reels, 500 ft., ' Couplings furnished HENRT A. DREER. 15 t. t4>4c, 14 c. II c. 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. THE FLORISTS' HAIt ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA. iBsorerol 39.000,000 sq. ft. o( glasi For particulars address JohnG. Esler, See'y Saddle River, N.J. PEIRCE PAPER FLOWER POT A water proof paper pot. Does not fold up or come apart. Plants iu transit retain moisture witliiu the plant ball instead of its being absorbed by the packing, in- suring them traveling long dis- tances in perfect condition. Received a Certificate of Merit from the Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists, Minneapolis, August, 1913. Only paper pot ever so recognized. AsU your seedsman or supply house. If they do not keep them, send direct. Made in Standard sizes, 2 inch to (t inch inclusive. Samples fomishetl free. E. Allan Peirce 401 Oaks Road Waltham, Mass. 1000 READY PACKED CRATES STANDARD FLOWER PDTS AND BULB PANS can be shipped at an bour's notice. Price per crate: inoo 1% In. @ $6.00 1500 2 " " 4.8S 1000 2H " " 5.25 ir.no 2yo " " 6.00 1000 3 ' " " 5.00 SOO 3^ " ■' 5.80 500 4 In. @ $4.50 456 4% ■• " 5.24 320 5 " " 4.51 210 5% " " 3.78 144 6 " ■' 3.16 120 7 " " 4.20 tiO 8 " " 3.00 HILFINGER BROS. Pottery, Fort Edward, N.T. August Rolker & Sons, 51 Bartlay St., N. Y. City, Agents: Dim SPECItin— loDE Cislaace aiil liadelipott —STANDARD FLOWER I( your greenhouses are within 500 mllea I of the Capitol, write us, we can gave ] you money. W. H. ERNEST ■• 28th & M Sts. Washiseton, D. O. February 14, 1914 HOKTICULTURE 2;ii I 466 W. Erie i)treet CHICAGO j mi88 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 Tfce A. T. STEARNS LUMBER CO. NEPONSET, BOSTON, MASS. You know the Import- ance of having proper greenhouse flttlnga, and a reliable ventilating equipment In your green- house. We manufacture tbeae articles in such a man- ner that we feel per- fectly safe in guarantee- ing our material In ev- ery possible manner. It will pay you to in- vestigate. Write us to- day for catalog, price*, etc. ADVANCE CO. Riclunond, • Ind. S. JACOBS & SONS UPON ^^ ^Sv -Prot/r^r 1359-1385 Flushing Ave. BROOKLYN, - - ■ N. Y. Greenhouse Materials Frank Van Assche, FURNISHED IND ERECTED IRON or WOOD SASH BARS In all lenirthn Dp to St fe«4. Milled to «nv detail furnished or wtU furnlnh details and cut materials ready f»r erection. Fulton Ave., Rose Ave. and Dwight Street JKKSKT CITT, N. J. S^saS'!^MS?^aS?^ss2?^^S?^^S'V>l»S^^S?^S2?^aS?^^5?^aS?^ ^1 .J (tin 4^ Our President's First Ad. As President of this com- pany, I prefer to keep in the bacliground, but our ad man has been doing too much talking that's over people's heads; and too little about the things we have to sell. We have had several talks to- gether and finally he sug- gested my trying a band at it. So that's exactly what I am going to do. First, there's the question of getting started right — half the troubles are because trouble enough isn't taken about that. If we are willing to spend our good money coming to talk over with you the various problems of your proposition and explain to you just how we can meet your wants, it does seem to me that you are turning down a good thing when you don't write us whenever the building bee is buzzing in your head. Heating, for instance — think of the costly "fix-overs" and trouble that a little trouble, in starting right, would have saved. If you have a regular twister of a probli'm. I'll take a hand in it myself. "We go any- vvliere for business." 11 m 11 (h (ik SSI Iron Frame House erected tor Henry Weston, Hempstead, Jj. I HiicKingjs^':^ CLnvpaiv NEW YORK OFFICE 1170 Broadway BOSTON OFFICE John Hancock BIdg. 49 Federal St. Factory, Elizab*th, N. J. PHILADEUHIA OFnCE Pennaylvania BIdg., 15th and Chestnut Streets m m m ^ SHARP, PARTRIDGE & CO. Are Leaders in GREENHOUSE GLASS OUR PRICES WILL PROVE THIS. CHICAGO, ILL. Send yotir business direct to Washington. Saves tune iMid insures better service. Personal attention guaranteed. Thirty years active service. SIGGERS & SIGGERS PATENT LAWVHRS Box 9, National Union Building Washington, D. C. GLASS for OKEENHOrSE and HOT BED SASHES. Our prii/es fan be had hy mail, and it wiU pay you to get them. Wo carry the largest atook of Specially Selected Glass in Greater New York and can .supply any quantity from a box to a ear load on a one day notice, and at Kock Bottom Prices. PARSHELSKY BROS. Inc. 2I.5-317 Ilavemeyer St., Brooklyn, M. Y. I •2r,-2 HOKTICULTURE February 14, 1914 IT'S THE REPEAT ORDERS THAT COUNT ALONG last summer we wrote to our Chicagfo office, asking if there was anything of particular in- terest about the orders they had re- cently been booking. The reply was so to the point that we will now hand it on'to you ; The most interesting order we have received this month is for three houses for Walter B. Davis Company, at Aurora, 111. "They will be 64 feet wide and 325 feet long. The eave line is 10 feet high and the rafters spaced about 11 feet to centers. They will be dupli- cates of the iron frame house we erected for Mr. Davis last year. On the three houses 7,500 lbs. or 3% tons of putty were used on the 18 miles of h.irs — 30 miles of glass held in place by 300,000 glazing brads — 230 gallons of white paint or prett.v close to a ton — 90.600 screws, which, if placed end to end. would reach con- siderably over a mile. " A repeat order like this, we believe, says more all by itself than any amount of anvil pounding we can do re- garding the merits of our greenhouses." These Davis houses were completed some time ago. Mr. Davis's opinion is given in that four page ad. in the Exchange and Review of January 31st, 1914. L©rdl amd BMrmlhiam Company NEW YORK 42nd Street BIdg. SALES OFFICES : BOSTON PHILADELPHIA CHICAGO ROCHESTER Tremont Bldg. Franklin Bank Bldg. Rookery Bldg. Granite Bldg. FACTORIES : Irvington, N. Y. De» Plainea. HI. TORONTO. CANADA 12 Queen St., E. GRAND SPRING EXHIBITION Under the Auspices of the Horticultural Society of New York and the New York Florists' Club $12,500 in Premiums NEW YORK March 2lsf to 28, 1914 Are you preparing to exhibit? Have you received the preliminary schedule covering plants? If not, write for a copy without delay. Cut Flower schedules ready January first. JOHN YOUNG Secretary, 53 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Telephone, 7362 Madison Square Cattleya Percivat.t.t.vna At Mrs. i:, n ']'iil(li''s f'nnservatory, gardenei- II. J. Pope, Naimnimk, Conn. "^^ -■LA m -^l^jvmcAPE Gardener , ^NI Ndmr/tonTlaceA " QqjToN, Mass. (Judscrrph'on, H00_^ 254 II 0 E T I C U L 1' r IJ K February 21, 1914 MATCHLESS WINNER OF TWO GOLD MEDALS Do Not Fail to get in your order early for Matchless, the New Commercial White Carnation. Super- ior in size, frag-rance and keening qualities. A non-bursting, very prolific and continuous bloomer. This Carnation won the Dorner Memorial Medal at Cleveland, Jauuary 28, 1914 Orders Booked Now For February Delivery. (All stock sold to February 1) Price for Rooted Cuttings, $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000 0»»l<3HM>VT^R^ COTTAGE GARDENS CO., Inc. QUEENS NEW YORK CHRYSANTHEMUMS Our Novelties for 1914 are ready for immediate delivery on such varieties as Meudon, Jas. Fraser, Mrs. R. H. Boggs, Mrs. Paul Moore, Daily Mail and Mrs. Ernest Wild at $2.00 plant; $20.00 per dozen. Chieftain, $5.00 per dozen. We had over twenty acres of 'Mums growing outdoors last year in order to guarantee our stock being propagated only irom plants that had not been fed or forced in any way. Send for our catalogue of over four hundred and fifty varieties, including the Gold Medal Singles ; the Caprice Family, which we introduced last year ; the Early Flowering varieties which are becoming the rage and all other Standard varieties. CHARLES H. TOTTY, Madison, N. J. You Cannot Possibly Go Wrong by investing in the PHILADELPHIA Pink Carnation Its vigorous growth and pro- ductiveness are simply ideal. $12 per 100 $100 per 1000 2500 at $95 5000 at $90 S. S. SKIDELSKY & CO. 1218 Betz Building ^l->ilacJel|3l-t ia, ^a». Princess Dagmar Without Doubt The Best Crimson Carnation in Existence Oraers booked now for February delivery i Rooted Cuttings: $12. CO per 100, $100.00 per lOOO TEWKSBURY, IVIASS. PATTEN & CO^ New Variegated Carnation MRS. B. P. CHENEY Strong Rooted Cuttings for February Delivery $i2.oo per 100. $ioo.oo per 1000. JQHN BARR, So. Natick, IMass. Godfrey Aschmann 1012 West Ontario St., Philadelphia, Pa. The only Keliable Importer, Grower and Wholesale Shipper for 25 years of Azalea Indica in all marketable colors and siEes, pink, white, variegated. 10 best varieties, 6%, 6, 7. 8-inch pots, 60c., 76c., $1.00, $1.25, S1.60 to $2.00.. Cash with order. Send for list of Choice Gladioli JOHN LEWIS CHILDS Flowerfield, L. 1., N. Y. CHRYSANTHEMUMS All the Best Commercial Kinds Including Pompons, Anemones, Single and Early- flowering. Kind- ly let us quote your requirements. ELMER D. SMITH & CO. ADRIAN, MICH. CARNATIONS F. DORNER & SONS CO. LA FAYETTE, IND. New Red Carnation Prince Edward Karly free bloomer. Ions stem. no»- splitter; a most i»roIitab!e variety. Root«A ( uttings, S5.00 per 100. 13th St. & Clinton Ave., NEWARK, N. J. February 21, 1914 HOETICULTURE 255 We bare one million iu 2-in. and 3-in. pots ready for immediate sLipment lu the finest collection that has ever been olTered to the American florist in Nov- elties Ivy-leaved, Variegated. Scented, and over 100 Standard varieties repre- senting tiie highest development of Geraniums yet attained. We furmsli good sorts at *2.»0 per 100. $lS..jO per 1000. Our new illustrated (ieramum Catalos; niarlis a new epoch in catalog making— is a maximum of the printers art. This catalog is now being mailed to the trade. If you don't get yours let us know. MIC«^X^I I Ai^l^r^ll^ ^1 AIVI*r^ A general assortment of bedding plants ready tor imme- ISCELLAIMEOUS PLAlNTO dlate shipment. Special price on large lots. GERANIUMS l"er 1(X) Per 100 -iu. Per 100 Per 100 ACAIiYPH.*— Macafeana $2.50 ACHYRANTHES — Eniersoni, Besteri Mosaica 2.00 AGERATLM— Dwarf White, Inimitable, Little i;em. Princess Pauline, etc 2.00 .41,TERN.\NTIIEKA — .\urea Nana, Jewell Sey- boldi, Brilli;intissimus 2.00 ALYSSIM— Ciant. Dwarf, Double 'J.OO ASPAR.\GtS — Plumosus and Sprengerl, Extra strong BEGONIA— Vernon, Pink and White 2.00 Luminosa, Pfitzer Triumphant 3.00 f.lnire de Chatelaine 4.00 COLEl's — Beckwith Gem, Dunerarla, Hero, Golden Redder, Verschaffelti 2.00 H.VKDY roMPON — Chrysanthemums in a large .MSS'irtment, including all types 2.00 3-in. $3.50 3.00 3.00 3.00 5.00 3.00 4.00 G.OO 2-ln. I'UCIISI.V— Gerbert, Lieut. Mauritz, Marinka, Minnesota, Goettingham, etc .$-.00 H.VKDY ENGLISH IVY— Kxtra strong stock.... 2.00 HELIOTROPE— Albert Delcaux, Chieftain, Mme. de Blonay, Mme. Kruant ■•••• 2.00 L.4NT..\NAS— A. Cook, Aurora, lolanda, Ilar- kctt's Perfection, Dclicatissima, etc 2.00 LEMON VERBENAS — Fine Stock 2.00 MOONVINE — Noctitlora, I.earl 2.00 PETl'NIAS — Double Fringed Mixed Colors 2.00 Double Fringed White 3.00 SALVIA— Bonfire and Zurich 2.00 SENECIO SC.4NDENS— or Parlor Ivy 2.00 S.MIL.\X— (;ood Strong Stock 200 SWAINSONA— Alba, Rosea 2.00 3-in. $3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.IK) 3.00 3.00 4.00 3.00 3.00 3.0O C«NNA ROOTS d ssioilntrl «1 Ktultr pi.'c ef . 5ee list ,r fffe JlCof HCRTICVnURE, Utve of Feb. 14th. R. VINCENT, Jr., & SONS CO., White Marsh, Ml J Booked now for VALLEY forcing pip», LILACS and ROSE plants, for pot growing or for cut ; BULBS from Holland ard Japan, all fall delivery. Address: AUGUST ROLKER & SONS, 51 Barclay St., or P.O. Box 752. NEW YORK LOECHNliR &, CO. JAPANESE LILIES 11 Warren St., New York, N. Y- IVrile for quoialioni Our IVIo'fc'fco: Tl l^f 'fcl-ie IVIarKe'fc CHAS.SCHWAKE&CO.,lnc. Horticultural Importers and Exporters 90-92 West Broadway, New York ^KfTo rd s NOW REAJ5Y- Hohmann's Lily of the Valley Nauiple cases per 1000 $!•.•• Liliunt Ciganteunts 7/9 -inch, 300 per CS(* 1*M 8/10-incll. 225 " " fJM L.I Page Advance Co 287 Albany Cut Flower Ex 278 Allen, ,1. K 278 Alphano Humus Co 280 Andeison. S. A.. 273 Aphine Mfg. Co. 285 Aschmann. G. . . .254 Asmus, Geo 274 A y r e s Co., S. IJryson 271 Badgley Reidel & Meyer 278 Barr, John 2.-|4 Barrows & Son. 256 Bayersdorfer, II. & Co 275 Bay State Nur- series 267 Begerow, A 254 Bobbink & At- kins 267 Boddington, A.T.2tJ',) Bolgiano & Son, J 271 Boston Florist Letter Co 276 Breck, J. & Sons. 271 Bretk - Robinson Nurseries . . . . .*2C7 Breitme.ver's. J. Sons 272 Bryan. AInnzn .1.266 Burnett Bros. ..271 Burpee. W. A. & Co 270 Champion. .1. N. & Co 273 C h i 1 (I s, John Lewis 2,'J4 Clarke's D. Sons. 272 Calif<>rnia Seed Growers' Asso.271 Chicago Car- nation Co 276 Page Coldwell Lawn Mower Co 264 Consumers' Fer- tilizer Co 285 Cook, John 266 Cooke, Geo. H...272 Cottage Gardens Co 254 Co wee. W. J.... 276 Craig, Robt. Co. 256 Dards 272 Davenport. A. M.2.50 Dawson, II. S...256 Dickinson, A. & Co 256 D o r n e r, F. & Sons Co %4 Dreer, H. A 267-286-287 Dunlop, John H.'273 Djsart, R. J 276 Eastern Chemical Co 2S.J Ea.stern Nurser- ies 256 Ebel. M. C 263 Edwards Folding H(.x Co 276 Ellliott's. W.Sons.270 Ernest. W. II... 286 Esler, J. G 286 I^vres 273 Farnuhar, K. & J.' & Co 268 Felthousen, J. E.2()6 Ford, M. C 278 Ford. W. P -IS Freeman Orchid Co 265 Framingham Nur- series 267 Froment. H. E. .278 Galvin, Thoa. F. 273-274 (iasscr. J. M. Co. 273 Page German Kaji Works 284 Grey, T. J. Co. .271 Gude Bros. Co..27'l Hail Association. 2.S6 Hall & Itobinson.27:; Hart., Geo. B.'275-27.s Heacock. Jos. ..265 Heinerken, Otto..20C Henderson, A.... 206 Henderson, Peter & Co 268 Hess & Swohoda.272 Hews, A. H. & Co 2S7 Hill. E. G. Co... 276 Holland Nurser- ies 207 Hilfinger Bros... 286 Holm & Olson... 272 Hudson Carbon Co 2S5 Johrson, J. Oli- ver '271 Joy Floral Co... 273 Kasting, W. F. Co. 270 Keller, J. B. Sons. 272 Keller, J. M. Co. 2.16 Kelway * Son... 271 Kervan Co 278 King Construc- tion Co 2,87 Koipada Bros. ...27.1 Kramer. F. H...'273 Kroeschell Bros. 287 Kuebler, W. H..278 Ijager & Hurrell.260 Lemon Oil Co... '2.84 Leorard Seed Co. 271 Leuthy. A. & Co. 2.16 Loechner & Co..2.')5 May & Co., L. L.273 McCarthy, N. F. Co. ..■ 271! Page McConnell, Alex. 272 McHutchison A: Co 256 McKenna & Son, P 273 McRenzie, John.2.")6 McManus. Jas...278 Metropolitan Ma- terial Co 287 Meyer, Chas. F..271 Michell's Seed House 270 Michigan Cut Flower Ex. . ..276 Millang, Chas. ...278 Montreal i'loral Exchange 278 Mo'l-c, Hentz & Nash 278 Murray, Sam'1...272 Xat'l Asso. Gar- deners 203 National N u r- seryman 267 Nicotine Mfg. Co.285 Niessen, Leo. Co.i76 Oechslln, Ernest. 266 Did Town Nur series "267 Ouwerkerk, P 267 Palethorpe, P. R. Co 285 Palmer. W. J. & Son 272 Park Floral Co.. 272 Parshelskv Bros. 287 Patten & Co 254 Peirce, E. Allan. •iS7 Pennock - Median Co 277 Penu the Flor- ist 273 Pierson. A. N...265 Pirrson, F. K. Co 274 Page Pierson U-B a r Co 288 Plant Food Co., 2l)tli Century.. .285 Poehlmann Bros. Co 276 Pulverized Ma- nure Co 285 Quaker City Ma- chine Co 287 Randall's Flower Shop 274 Reed & Keller.. 278 Reid, Edw 279 Reinberg, Peter.. 276 Router's 274 Rice, M. Co 273 Roehrs, J. Co... 265 Rochelle, F. W. & Sons 284 Roland, Thomas. 266 R o 1 k e r, A. & Sons 255-286 Rosery, The '272 Sander & Son... 265 Scott. John 256 Scott, Robt. & Son 265 Schiller 274 Schilder Bros 271 Schllng, Max 273 Schultheis, A 267 Schwake, Chas. & Co 2.55 Sheridan, W. F. .278 Sharp, Partridge & Co 287 Siebrecht, Geo. C.278 Slggers & Slg- gers 287 Skldelsky, S. S. & Co Z54 Sllnn. B. S.,' Jr.. 270 Smith. P. J 278 Smith & Co., E. D 254 Page Smith & Hemen- way Co 268 Smith, W.&T.C0.267 Smyth, Wm. J.. '272 Stamford Seed & Nursery Co. 270-272 Stearns. A. T. Lumber Co '287 Stumpp. Geo. M.27'2 Sturapp & Wal- ter Co 285 Swarts, H. D...284 Totty, Chas. H..254 Thorburn, J. M. & Co 271 Traendly & Schenck 278 United Refriger- ating & Ice Machine Co.... 275 Valentine. J. A.. 273 Vincent, R., Jr., & Sons Co 2.55 ■Van Assche, F..287 Wants, For Sale. 286 Ward, R. M. & Co 2.56 Weber, F. C 273 Welch Bros 276 Whittier & Co., W. B 26T Wilson, J. J. Seed Co 271 Wood Bros 25« Woodruff, S. D. & Son 270 Woodrow & Mar- ketos 278 Young, A. L....27!) Young, John 278 Young & Nugcnt.272 Zangen. O. V....271 Zlnn. J. A 273 Zvolanek, Ant. C.270 For BUYERS' DIRECTORY AND READY REFERENCE GUIDE, See Pages 280,281,282,283 256 HORTICULTURE February 21. 1914 LAWN GRASS »» "The Right Seed in The Right Place We furnish grass mixtures for dooryards, terraces, lawns, athletic and polo fields, cemeteries, parks, country clubs, country estates. Repeated laboratory tests on individual mixtures assure superior- ity of quality and growth. Experience of over fifty years of successful seed business assures you of correct proportions. Experiment has shown us that a mixture of the proper grasses is more satisfactory than an individual grass. Why waste your time and money experimenting? Let us furnish what you need. THE ALBERT DICKINSON COMPANY Seed Merchants MINNEAPOLIS CHICAGO F-EIRIM3 ROR DISK All the varieties. Sturdy little stock, nnsarpassed quality. Any quantity, selection as ordered BIRDS' IME3T F'EIRIMS ASPLENIUM NIDUS-AVIS Largest Stock of Young Plants in America A. M. DAVENPORT, WaTERTOWN, MASS. Natural —Four Standard Grades. Colored —Twenty Standard Colors. We are headquarters — always carry gCTeral hundred bales In stock. Can ship any grade In any quantity at a moment's notice. Bale (225 lbs.) lots or less. Write for prices and terms. McHUTCHISCN & CO. ^""hcJKsT'^^ 17 Murray St., NEW YORK 80ST0N FERNS 2>^ in. "j^ao^-or- ROOSEVELT. 2 1-2 in; $5 per 100, $40 per 1000. WHFTMANI COMPACTA 2 1-2 io. $5 per 100. S40 per 1000. 250 at 1000 rates. III.H.BARROWS&SON,Wiiitnian.Mass. Boston Ferns Small Ferns for Dishes GEBANICM8, AZALEAS, ETC. JOHN McKENZIE NORTH CAMBRIDGE. MA88. Palms, Ferns, Decorative and Foliage Plants omen taken now for IMPORTED AZALEAS On hand a splendid stock of Ferns in leading sorts. Also Cocos, Asparagus for Jardinieres. A. LEUTHY & CO. Petlims Street Nuneries Roslindale.— BostM, Ma». SEND FOR THE JOY BOOK HORSESHOE BULBOLOGY For 1914 RALPH M. WARD & CO. 11 MURRAY STREET. NEW YORK CHRYSANTHEMUMS — ROOTED CUTTINGS - John Shriinpton, Nagoya, Patty^ Vuaka, Chrysolora. $3.00 per 100; $20.00 per lOOO. Early Snow, Glory PaciHc, Harry May, Jennie Nonin. Moneymaker, Major lionnalfon, I'olly Rose, I'aciflc Su- preme, Kobt. Ilalliday, Smith's Ad- vance, M'hite Bonnuffon. $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. Wood Brothers FISHKILL, N. Y. ROBERT CRAIG CO. and Novelties in Decorative Plants. MARKET and 49th STREETS, PHILAOELPHIA, PA. PALMS, FERNS and DECORATIVE PLANTS JOIHIM Rutland Road and E. 4Sth St., Telephone 2890 Bedford BROOKLYN, N. Y' When Writing to Advertisers Please Men- tion Horticulture The New Sargent Rose stock Limited, $1.50 eacli. Also Lndy Duncan, Dnwson, Daybreals, Farquhar, Wm. Egan and Minnie Dawson. Write for prices. EASTERN NURSERIES. Jamaica Plain. Mass. HENRY S. DAWSON, Manager. J. M. Keller Co., Inc. CS F9 O \A/ E F9 S DECORATIVE PLANTS OF HIGH QUAUTY Fifth Ave. and 65th Street, Brooklyn and Whitestone, L. I., New York February 21, 1914 HORTICULTURE 267 NOTES ON CULTURE OF FLORISTS' STOCX ^ Spf.PaA^iO/ Qacstlon* by our readers in line with any of the topics presented on this page will be cordially received and promptly answered by Mr. Farrell. Snch commnnlcatlons abonld Invariably be addressed to the oflace of HORTICULTUBB. Azaleas Do not be in too much of a liurry in giving azaleas a high temperature for the present at least. Azaleas can be easily timed as they take from five to seven weeks in a temperature of about 55 degrees at night. If those wanted for Easter are in a moderately cool house they will not require much forcing. They are much better when grown in this way and the flowers possess more fiubstance. Give ventilation on all good days; see that none are allowed to become dry at the roots; give plenty ■of room between the plants and give a good syringing on bright days. The azaleas should show color about three weeks before Easter so they can be hardened o£E in a lower temperature. Do not let any of them break into leaf growth which would only be at the cost of pro- ducing good flowers. Carefully pinch out any leaf growth that may be showing around the swelling of the flower buds. Dracaenas While we have plenty of heat in the pipes is a good time to increase our stock of fine foliaged dracaenas. Leggy plants can be increased by "mossing" — cutting the stem about half through, just below the leaves and placing something between to keep the cut open. A email handful of wet moss placed around the cut, and secured by a few twists of raffia, answers the purpose. The moss is kept constantly wet and when white roots are seen pushing through, the stem is severed beneath, and the moss and roots are buried to the lowest leaf in a well-drained pot of soil. Having disposed of the top, let up turn our attention to the old stem. With a sharp knife we will now cut up the stem into portions one inch long, and if we want as many plants as possible we will split each section down the middle. Every sec- tion, split or unsplit, forms a new plant. Place these in a compost of equal parts of loam, leaf-mold and coarse sand, and then sprinkle a layer of sand over all. Place in a propagating case and in a very short time, pro- vided plenty of heat and water are given, they show roots and growth. When this stage is reached potting singly in 'i\ inch pots should follow, with careful water- ing, plenty of warmth and syringing. Euphorbia fulgens This makes a very beautiful plant, when well grown. Plants that have flowered during the winter will carry plenty of wood to propagate from. By heading back some of these plants now and giving them a tempera- ture of 65 degrees at night they will soon break into young growth that will make fine cuttings. If these cuttings are taken ofE with a heel and placed where they can have bottom heat about 75 degrees they will root without much trouble. During this stage tliey will want careful watering and shading. Wlien they have made roots of about half an inch they should be potted up in a compost of two parts fibrous loam, one part leaf mold, one part well decayed cow manure and a little sand. Keep shaded until they have taken root. They will want a warm and rather moist house that never goes lower than 60 degrees at night, but 65 degrees would be better as they are heat loving subjects. Give careful ventilation at all times. Orchids During the last of February and through March the resting of orchids comes to an end. With the strong sun and increased length of day they will start into growth. So just before they make too much growth is the best time for repotting or top-dressing most orchids. The best material is either fibrous peat or fern fiber and sphagnum moss, with charcoal and crocks for good drainage. After being potted they should be frequent- ly syringed and have abundance of moisture about the house; in fact, the benches and floors should never be dry. With new growth and root action will necessitate lots of attention from this out in the way of watering, but it must be borne in mind that over-watering is very injurious to all orchids. Now that we have stronger sun, the one thing to be remembered is to ventilate on all possible occasions, but not so as to cause any cold draughts. Make it a rule that when the proper tem- perature has been reached ventilation will be in line. Toberous Begonias When these begonias are given half a chance they are truly superb both in flower and foliage. If started now and grown on you can have fine fiowering plants by Decoration Day. Flats that are well crocked and filled with a mixture of leaf mold and sand in equal parts is the best way to start the tubers. Place about an inch of the compost on sphagnum and crocks and on this place the tubers fairly close together, just al- lowing about half an inch of room between them. They will want some bottom heat, so give them a place where they can have at least 70 degrees and 75 would be better. Give just enough water to keep the compost moist. In four or five weeks the young leaves should be showing. At this stage they will do better in a house that stands from 55 to 58 degrees at night. When they have made growth to the extent of crowding they should be potted up in 4 or 5-inch pots, using a rich compost. Starting Lemon" Verbenas Old plants of lemon verbenas that have been resting should now be brought into more heat. Give them a place where they can have a temperature of about 50 degrees night temperature. When thus treated they will soon produce any number'of fine cuttings. Place in a moderately warm propagating bed, keep watered and shaded and tliey will soon xoot. Potted into 2^ inch, in rich compost they soon grow into fine stock. Mr. Parrell's next notes will be on tiie foUowinK: Bedding Geraciums; Begonias Lorraine and Cincinnati; Bouvardiaf>; Lily of tile Valley for Easter; Propagating Violets; Shading Palms and Ferns. 258 HOKTICULTUEB February 21, 1914 Statice The name Statice will bring back into the memory of those of my readers whose European training took place from 20 to 25 years ago, drying rows of bundles of tiny blue and lavender blossoms, used for the customary funeral design work of immortelles in vogue at that time. Fashions and material have changed and most of us have nearly forgot- ten the "Sea Lavender" with its tufts of long, smooth, leathery foli- age and its graceful panicles. Con- fronted anew with this old-time gar- d e n perennial, we realize the thoughtlessness of discarding plant species as soon as they give less promise for wholesale cash returns. Certainly, there seems to be little call for dried statice at present, but when I beheld the handsome speci- men of Statice latifolia in the rock- ery of Henry A. Dreer at Riverton, depicted in our illustration, the con- viction dawned upon me that it is time to give the sea lavenders our renewed attention. The number of midsummer-flowering rock garden in- mates is not overabundant. Statice intelligently em- ployed can be easily made one of the most effective July and August features, particularly as all are known to do very well in an open sunny exposure and rarely suffer seriously by occasional drought. All the varieties in cultivation are natives of eastern Europe and Asia. Statice eximia produces panicles of decidedly handsome pale lilac blossoms. Statice Gmelini is distinguished by violet blue flowers of marked orna- mentality. The stateliest species of the sea lavenders, Statice latifolia. the well known Statice latifolia, also adapted for the herbaceous border, shows freely branching heads in deep blue ; while Statice tartarica, syn. S. ineana, as the low- est growing garden Variety, adorns itself with purplish pink panicles. All sea lavenders require a well-manured and deeply dug sandy loam and may be raised from seed or propagated by root cuttings and division. Their value for cutting is self-evident. -5EjuduOJui-^ Address all orders to ROBERT SCOTT & SON SHARON HILL, - - DELAWARE CO., PA. ^^^^^ J^^vu"'^^^! H fcVV ^' ^d ■M^ '^^ *■ V ''^8 3 ^^' \>.' m »-e -- ., i Improved Golden Chadwick {Pollworth} Tbe Chadwirk family of Chrysantheiimms are tbe bigbest type of tbe commer- cial varieties, and any sport of Cbadwick that is an im- provement will lie welcomed. Tbis new variety has its origin in tbe West. We have taken part of tbe stock and will distribute tbe variety tbe coming season. It is des- cribed as identical witb the parent in all respects except form and color of tbe bloom. It is a perfectly formed flower and a deeper golden yellow in color. It is a variety that will be found all that tbe name im- plies. It means better late mums, and you need it. Our Catalog for the Price. Improved Ooldei^ CIiad'wicK A. N. PIERSONy Inc., Cromwell, Conn. OROIHIDS ESTABLISHED PLANTS AND FRESHLY IMPORTED Julius ^"oehrs Co. Rutherford, N. J. |#^^^A#IW^WWftWWIg%JV^ytfWtl#tt#lW<^ In Writing Advertisers Kindly IVIention HORTICULTURE ORCHIDS Imported and Potted FREEMAN ORCHID COMPANTt FALL RIVER, MASS. ORCHIDS Largest Importmrt, Exporters, Growert and Hybridists in the WoAd 5ANDER, 5t. Alban 5, England and 258 Broadway, Ro»m til NEW YORK CITY ORCHIDS We sperialUr In Orchldg and can offer yo» anything you may need In that line a* attractive prices. Our Catalogoe on application LAGER & HURRELL. ^n«T7."' 266 HOETICULTUEE February 21, 1914 Ci IM RRiCviMois SooTT Key 99 A Seedling of Cardinal Crossed with an Unnamed Red Seedling Flowers large to very large with sixty and more petals opening to a high centre. Averages longer and sliffer stems than any Hybrid Tea Rose I know of under glass, A hardy and easy grower. Every florist can grow it. // Joes not need coaxing or boosting. Stock limited. Plants Ready for Deliver}) from now on Strong plants, own root, 2 1-2 in. pots, $30 per 100; $7 for 12 plants; $12 for 25 plants. Cash with order tion has proven most durable, and the best suited to our variable climate. The Greenhouse a Factory. The modern greenhouse has been developed through constant effort to obtain durability and light. These may be considered the two most im- portant requirements. The day of the very cheap greenhouse has passed be- cause both the owner of private green- houses, and the florist, realize today that the first cost is not so important as the final cost. When we build pri- vate greenhouses for pleasure and en- joyment, what pleasure will we derive from the houses if their ridges sink, their roofs and sides become warped, and the glass slides out of place? From the florists' point of view, is not the greenhouse but a factory, and is it not as reasonable to build well a flower factory as it is a factory for the production of any other article of commerce? Build well, and your maintenance cost is low. Deprecia- tion percentage is low. Equip your factory or greeu house with proper facilities, and the producing cost will be low. We must have light if we have noth- ing else. In general, plants grown in the dark are not hardy. Light is re- quired to develop firm resistant tis- sue, and we are given as an instance potatoes sprouted in a cellar. The sprouts will wilt when exposed to nor- mal conditions of light and heat. Be- cause of our better understanding now of the absolute necessity for light, the greenhouse with small panes is a thing of the past too. I stated that I would not attempt to give the history of construction and methods. I will only deal with the best modern iron-frame greenhouses. These must be divided into two classes, — private and commercial greenhouses. The Modern Private Greenhouse. The modern private iron frame greenhouse is erected on walls of ma- sonry, stone, brick, or concrete. Heavy cast-iron sills are set in mor- tar on top of the walls, and in large buildings are anchored by heavy l)olts which are built into the walls. Raf- ters are made of one-half inch flat iron of from three inches to five inches in width. These rafters are bolted to the sills, and are either bent, welded or spliced at the eaves line to give shape to the root. The rafters are brought together at the ridge and secured by means of ridge plates. Rafters are set on the sills eight feet four inches apart, center to center, and the space between two adjacent rafters is called a section, so there are three sections to 25 feet, and 12 sections to 100 feet. In other words, these houses are built in multiples of eight feet four inches. The rafters are held parallel to each other by angle iron purlins, which are placed length- wise of the house, and are double lug- ged and bolted to the rafters. Three Ways. At the eaves the house may be built in any one of three ways. First, is the galvanized angle-iron eaves plates, which are much stronger and much more durable than the cumber- some old-time wooden plates, and which cast very little shade. Also one of the flanges of the angle eaves plate is inside of the house and subject to the heated interior. Hence, icicles do not grow very well on these plates, and the plate has been called the "ice-clearing eaves plate." The angle- iron plate is fitted with metal clasps which receive the ends of the sash bars. This plate when made with met- al clasps as described, is protected by letters patent. Angle-iron eaves plates are more adaptable to commercial houses than for houses on private estates. The second method of arrangement at the eaves is the sectional cast-iron gutter, which is bolted to the rafters. One side of the gutter (the inside), is provided with a flange, to which clasps are bolted to receive the sash bars. The inner side of the gutter is exposed to the inside temperature of the greenhouse, so that icicles and snow will not usually last very long in such gutters as they will in the old-time non-conductiong wooden gut- ters. The third arrangement or detail is the curved eave. In this case a com- bined sill and gutter is used to cap the GERANIUMS TO MAKE ROOM POITEVINE, DOTUB, BICABD and others, $18.00 per 1000. ASPARAGC8 8PRENGERI, 2^ In. pota. $2.50 per 100 ; 3 In., $4.00. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, 3 in., $S.0O par 100. FUCHSIAS, 2% In., $2.00 per 100. DRACAENAS, 3 In., $4.00 per 100. J. E. FELTHOUSEN 154 Van Vranken Ave., Schenectady, N. T. Mention EORTICTILTITRB when WTltlnc OnO HEINECKEN Horticultural Agency Whitehall BIdg., 17 Battery Phice NEW YORK Sole American Representative of: J. HEINS SON8. Halstcnbek (ncrmany) Fruit Tree .Stock. Forest Trees, Hedge Plants. E. NRUBERT, Wandnhek (OsrmaBy) Lily of the Valley, Lilacs for Forcing. A. KErLHOLZ, Qardllnborc (Grmuuiy) High-grade Vegetable Seeds. H. ZTP A CO., Usu (Hallaad) Wholesale Buihgrowers, Specialty Hyacinths. Alno Holland and Belslam atock, as Bhododmdrons, Acaleaa, Patau*, ate. WRITE FOB PRICKS. Mention HORTICULTURE when writing For Prompt Shipment Llllum Giganteum Per looe 7-9 in. (300 bulbs to case) $7.00 $60.00 8-9 in. (250 bulbs to case) $8.50 $7S.OO A. Henderson & Co. 369 RITER ST., CHICAGO. 100,000 Geraniums f^T..'p?^ S. A. Nutt. Poltevlne, Grant, Rlcard, Buchner, Favorite, Montmort, Dnyle, Vlaod, etc., $2.40 per 100; $20,00 per IWH). 2i4-lnch Heliotropes, 3 varieties; Lan- tanas, 6 varieties; Marguerites, 3 variettea, $2.75 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Corre- spundenoe eollcited. ALONZO J. BRYAN, Wiuhington. New Jency FERN DISH FERNS &3.50 per 100 S30.00 per 1000. Boston Ferns Whitman! Extra StroBtJ 6 inch* 50c each. ERNEST OECHSLIN iadlson St. and Bale Ave., RIVER FOREST lU. CYCLAMEN Best strain In existence. 4 inch $»S.OO 6 Inch 60.00 6 Inch 76.00 THOMAS ROUUID, Nahant. Mass. February 21, 1914 HORTICULTUEE ■267 Tuberous Rooted Begonias, Gloxinias, Fancy Leaved Galadiums sup''e"rior's7rain You Can Buy Cheaper but Not Better Stock. BEGONIAS. Single in Separate Colors. Scarlet, orirason, rose, white, yellow and orange, 40c. per dozen; $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1000. BEGONIAS, Single In Choicest Mixture. 35c. per dozen ; $2.25 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. BEGONIAS, Double in Separate Colors, Scarlet, rose, white and yellow, 00c. per dozen; $4.50 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. BEGONIAS, Double in Choicest Mixture. 50c. per dozen ; $4.00 per 100; $a5.00 per 1000. BEGONIAS, Frilled in Separate Colors. Scarlet, white, pinli and yelliiw. These are with wavy and frilled petals, lilie some of the newer Petunias. 85c. per dozen; $6.00 per 100. BEGONI.*S, Dwarf Hybrid lafayette. Brilliant crimson-scarlet, $1.50 per dozen; $12.00 per 100. BEGONIAS, Dwarf Hybrid Dulie Zeppelin. Pure rich scarlet, $1.25 per dozen; $8.00 per 100. CALADIUMS, Fancy Leaved. The finest collection and the most ex- tensive stoc k in America. Choice Standard Varieties, $1.75 per dozen; $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. Cliolce Rare and New Va- rieties, $2.25 per dozen; $15.00 per 100; $140.00 per 1000. Recent Introductions. $:).5I) per dozen ; $25.00 per 1(10. Choicest Mixture, $1.50 per dozen; $10.00 |jcr 100; $15.00 per 1000. G1.0XINIAS, Dreer's Superb in Choicest Mixture or in Separate Colors. As blue, red, white, red with white edge, and blue with white edfc'e, GOc. per dozen; $.3.50 per 100; $30.00 per liiOO. FRILLED TUBEROCS BEGONIA. HENRY A. DREER, Inc. chestnMt s^treet PHILADELPHIA, PA. The Above Prices Are Intended for the Trade Only. BRECK-ROBINSON NURSERIES LEXINGTON, MASS. BOSTON, MASS. A large and complete assortment of Evergreen and Deciduous Trees, Shrubs, Roses, Vines, Herbaceous Perennials and Bedding Plants National Nurseryman Official organ of the American As- eiiclation of Nurserymen. Circula- tion auMinK the trade only. Pub- lished Monthly. Subscription price $1.(M) per year. Foreign subscrip- tions $1.60 per year. In advance. Sample cupy free upon applicati'm from those in the trade enclosing their i)us(ness card. National Nurseryman Pub. Zq.,]b 218 Livingston Building ROCHESTER, NEW YORK Nursery Stock Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Shrabs, Small Fruits, tlematis. Evergreens and Roses. Write for Trade List. W. & T. SMITH COMPANY, Geneva, N. Y. BOBBIIMK & iCK-TKIIMS PALMS AND GENERAL DECORATIVE PLANTS CONIFERS, SHADE AND ORNAMENTAL TREES iiMSF>E:c:-rioiM I iM 'v I -r e: C3 Nurserymen and Florists, RUTHERFORD, N.J. IHE FRAMINGHAM NURSERIES 200 ACRES, TREES, SHRUBS, EVERGREENS, VINES, ROSES, ETC. W. B. WHITTIER & CO. rri'l'IM'I'liirg DEAL FINE STOCK OF RHODODENDRONS, KALMIAS AND ANDROMEDAS. FRAMINGHAM, MASS. Send for Price List IMIMIA. IM Write for Samples and Prices 26,0C0 Fachysandra Teriiiinaiis, 10,00(1 Taxus t'nspidata BreTitolia out of Pots and Field-Grown for Lining* out Our Catalogue for the Asking \A/IM IMLJRSEIIRI M. P. HAENDLKR, Prop. SOUTH NATICK, IVIASS. 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. MaM. Poinsetfia Pulcherrima Nice stroPK plants fro- 2 l-2.in. pots, $6.00 per 100 : $55.00 per 1000 AZALEAS, CYCLAMEN, LILACS A. BCHULTHEIS COLLEGE POINT, N. Y. HOLLAND NURSERIES BEST HARDT RHOI»OI>K>nBON8, AZALEAH, CONIFKBH. CI.K.MATIB, B. P. R08BH, SHRUBS, AND BKB- BACEOUS PLANTS. P. OUWERKERK, 2IB lant St., Wesliiwlin HeliMi P. 0. No. 1, Holmluii, N. L ^68 HOETICULTUEE February 21, 1914 HENDERSON'S NEW CROP ASTER SEED HENDERSON'S INVINCIBLE ASTERS A superior strain of Giant Peony Flowered Asters — of great im- portance for florists' cutting purposes, LAVENDER, CRIMSON, BI.UE, ROSE-PINK. WHITE. PllBPLE. Trade packet of lOno seeds. 50r. ; per oz., $2.00. SEMPLE'S LATE FLOWERING ASTERS Large, double. long-stemmed flowers, splendid varieties for tiorists. LAVENDER. CRIMSON, SHELL- PINK. WHITE. PURPLE. Trade packet of 1(100 seeds. 25e. : per oz.. ,$1.25. CREGO'S ASTERS A higlil.v developed Comet type of florists' Asters. Our seed '•omes from the originator. WHITE. CRIMSON, ROSE-PINK, SHELL-PINK. LIGHT BLUE, VIOLET. Trade packet of lOno seeds, 75c.; per oz.. $3.00. ■ aOEEN OF THE EARLIES " ASTERS (Queen of the Market), valuable on account of their extreme earliness and for cutting: plants 12 inches high; medium-sized double flowers on long stems. WHITE. ROSE-PINK. INDIGO BLUE, SCARLET. Trade packet of 1000 seeds. 25c. ; per oz.. T5c. ASTERMUMS A new race of American Comet Asters reseml>ling Japanese Cbrvsanthemums. SNOW WHITE. ROSE-PINK. L.WENDER. Trade packet of looo seeds, 75c. ; per oz.. $4.00. PETER HENDERSON & CO., 35-37 Cortlandt St., NEW YORK FARQUHAR'S FLOWER FOR THE FLORIST Write for our Wholesale Catalogue R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., ^SillV* masonry wall. The rafters are bent at the eaves to an easy and graceful curve. Curved glass Is used at the eaves, giving a very pleasing effect and a house of the maximum light, because there is neither eaves plate nor gutter at the eaves to obstruct light. The majority of private green- houses are now being built with curved eaves. Concrete Wails. Occasionally a private house is built without foundation walls. These houses are built then with foot pieces for the purpose of saving masonry sub-walls or foundations. This meth- od is used now exclusively in the best commercial iron-frame houses. I stated that the rafters are placed eight feet four inches apart, and the foot pieces of these rafters are ex- tended into the ground about two feet six inches. Holes are first dug to hard pan, or the bottom is thorough- ly tamped. Concrete footings are made for the foot pieces to rest on. The foot pieces are then firmly set in concrete piers. Concrete panel or cur- tain walls four inches to nine inches thick are built between the fiat Iron posts or rafter feet. These walls need not be more than four inches thick. They only extend three inches to six inches below grade and the ends rest on the concrete piers. The outside faces are finished in various ways; ( Contijiiifd oil page 284) I More Red Devil Cutters Used Annually Than All Others Combined Q/AJ^AiiXf AM/y^m^ -wmoO I SMITH & HEMENW.4Y CO., Send (Jo. for sample No. 024 and Booklet 40 styles, and understand why. SEND FOR BOOKLET ANY- HOW. 161 CH.^MBERS ST., NEW YORK February 21, 1914 HOETICULTUEE 269 MnMnMnMtiMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnm n H n m u m n m n m u m n THE BEST BRONZE GANNA A KUT IN KANNAS KING HUMBERT, $1.75 per 100; $15.00 per 1000 when other varieties are ordered in fair proportion, otherwise price as below Boddington's Quality Cannas F. O. B. NEW YORK OR CHICAGO THE FIVE LEADING CANNAS IN THEIR RESPECTIVE COLORS m n m n m n M n M n m u m n M n M n H n m n m n M U M U m u n n M n m n M n m n KING doz. HUMBERT. 5 feet. 40 ct9. $12.75 per 100; $:25.00 per lUOO. METEOR. 4 feet. $1.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000. ROSEA CIGANTBA. SV^ feet. 60 cts. per doz.; $4.75 per 100; $45.00 per 1000. THE BEST RED GANNA THE BEST PINK GANNA THE BEST YELLOW GANNA THE BEST WHITE GANNA per doz.; $8.00 Gl'ST.W Gl'MPPER. 3V. to 4 feet. $1.00 per doz.; $8.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000. Red-flowering, Green Foliage I,OlTISI.4NA. 30 Cts. per doz. ; S1.85 per 100; $16.00 per 1000. A. BOl'VIER. 5 feet, 30 cts. per doz. ; $1.7.T per 100: $15.00 per 1000. BEAtTE POITEVINE. SM; feet. 40 Cts. per doz,; $2.75 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. BLACK PRINCE. 3 to 4 feet. 35 cts. per doz,; $2.25 per 100; $20,00 perlOOO, CH.\RLES HENDERSON. 4 feet. 25 Cts. per doz,; $1,85 per 100; $16.00 per 1000. CRIMSON BEDDEB. 3 feet. 50 ctB. per doz.; $2.75 per 100; $25,00 per 1000, Dl'KE OF MARLBORO. iV2 feet, ,35 cts, per doz,; $2,00 per 100; $18,00 per 1000. ,J. u. EISELE. 5 feet. 40 cts. per doz.; $2.75 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. EXPRESS. 2 to 2V2 feet. 40 cts. per d"z. ; $2.75 per 100; $25,00 per 1000, PRESIDENT CLEVELAND. 3 feet. 35 cts. per doz.; $2.00 per 100; $17.50 per 1000. PRES. McKINLBY. 2V, to 3 feet. 35 cts. per doz.; $2.25 per 100; .$20.00 per lono. PRES. MEYER. 4 feet. 35 cts. per doz.; .$2.25 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. PILL.VR OF FIRE. 6 feet. 35 cts. per dnz. ; $2,25 per 100 ; $20,00 per 1000, T.4RRVTOWN. ZV2 feet. 33 cts. per doz.; $2.25 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. White and Cream Shades ALSACE. $1.75 per 31/; 100; feet. .TO cts. per $15.00 per 1000. doz. Pink-flowering Cannas 1, PATRY. 41/2 feet. 30 cts. per doz.; $1.S5 per 100; $16.00 per 1000. LOl'lSE. 5 feet. ,35 cts. per doz.; $2.25 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. MLLE. BER.\T. Hi feet. 30 ct9. per doz.; $1.75 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. VENUS. 3V2 feet. 40 cts. per doz.; $2.75 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Bronze-leaved, Red-flowering Cannas BRANDYWINE. 4 to 5 feet. 50 cts. per doz. ; $2.75 per 100 ; $25.00 per 1000. D.WID HARUM. Z'A feet. .35 cts. per doz.; $2.25 per 300; $20.00 per 1000. EGANDALE. 4 feet. 35 cts. per doz. ; .$2.25 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. KINO HUMBERT. 40 ct3. per doz. ; $2.75 per 100; $25.00 per lOOO. LEONARD VAUGHAN. IVa feet. $3.75 per 100 ; $35.00 per 1000. MUSAEFOLIA. 6 feet. 35 cts. per doz.; .$2.25 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. ROBUSTA. G to S feet. 35 cts. per doz.; .$2.25 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. 6 feet. 35 cts. per 100. MONT BLANC. 3y. feet higrh. 40 eU. per doz.: $2.75 per 100; $25.04 per 1000. Yellow Shades FLOBENCB VACGHAN. 5 feet. <0 Cts. per doz.; $2.75 per 100; $25.00 per 10«K). RICHARD WALLACE. 4% feet. 30 Cts. per doz.; $2.00 per 100 J $17.50 per 1000. SHENANDOAH doz. ; .$2.25 per 100; $20.00 per 100 Red, Gold-edged, Spotted and Yellow Cannas 4 to 5 feet. 15 cts. doz.; $4.25 per 100; DUKE OF YORK. e.icli ; 60 cts per $40.00 per 1000. GLAI>I.\TOR. 4 feet. .30 cts. per doz.; $2.00 per ](10; $18.00 per 1000. CLADIOFLORA. 3V> feet. .35 cts. per doz.; $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000. JEAN TISSOT. 5 feet. .3.' cts. per doz.; $2.00 per 100; $17.50 per 1000. MAD. CROZY. 51/2 feet. 35 Cts. per d.>z. ; .$2.25 per 100; .$20.00 per 1000. QUEEN CHARLOTTE. 31/2 feet. 40 cts. per doz.; $2.75 per 100; $25,00 per 1000, PREMIER. 21/2 feet. 35 cts. per doz.; $2.23 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. SOl'V. DE A. CROZY. 4 feet. 50 ctg. per doz. ; $2.75 per 100 ; $25.00 per 1000. Orange Shades WYOMING. 7 feet. a5 cts. per doz.; $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000. PENNSYLVANIA. 5 feet. 30 cta. per doz.; $1.85 per 100; $16.00 per 1000. MRS. KATE GRAY. 6 feet. 35 cts. per doz. ; $2.00 per 100; $17.50 per 1000. Orchid-flowering Cannas ALLEMANNIA. 4 to 5 feet. 30 cts. per doz.; $1.85 per 100; $16.00 per 1000. AUSTRIA. 5 feet. 30 cts. per doz.; $1..S5 per 100; $16.00 per 1000. INDIANA. 6 feet. 35 cts. per doz.; .$2 00 per 100; $17.00 per 1000. ITALIA. 4y2 feet. 30 cts. per doz.; $1.85 per 100; $18.00 per 1000. Newer Cannas DR. BUniNGEN. 4 feet. 50 cts. per doz.; $2.75 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. DR. ROBERT FUNCKE. 4V, feet. 40 cts. per doz.; $2.75 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. FURST BISMARCK. 4 feet. 35 cta. per doz.; $2.25 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. GRAND CHANCELLOR BULOW. 3 fppt. 35 cts. per doz.; $2.25 per 100; .$20.00 per 1000. GENERAL MERKEL. 4 feet. 35 cts. per doz.; $2.25 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. WILLIAM SAUNDERS. 3% feet. 60 cts. per doz.; $4.75 per 100; $45.00 per 1000. FOR FULL DESCRIPTIONS SEE OUR CATALOG UE — MAILED FREE. We are the largest handlers of Cannas in t)ie world. Our prices on Cannas will bear comparison with any house in the Cauna business. Our Cannas are true to name — two and three and sometimes four eyes — are sound, dormant, and are packed 250 In a box. Two can be "cleated" together and shipped as one. One box of 2.50 sold at thousand rate; It la cheaper for you to buy a box of 250 than 2(X) at 100 rate. Write for special prices on quantities. If any Cannas are not found here, it may lie iinderslood that they are superseded by the foreg-oing-. If selection is left to us we will substitute or send onl.v the best for all purposes. Chicago and Western Agents for our Cannas, ONLY — WINTERSON'S SEED STORE, 166 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago 0 m n m u m n M n m s m n m n m n ■ D m u m 0 m 0 m 0 u o H 0 ■ 0 m 0 ■ 0 m 0 M 0 m 0 M 0 m 0 S ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON s 0 SEEDSMAN 342 West 14th Street, NEW YORK CITY 0 3inMnMnMnM0MniinMnMnaan2sn0nMnMnMnM0M0M0M0M0* 270 HORTICULTUEE February 21, 1914 ll SEED TRADE AMERICAN SEQ) TRADE ASSOCIATION Officers — President, Chas. C. Massie, Minneapolis, Mum.; 1st vice-president, J. H. Lnpton, Mattltuck, N. Y. ; 2nd Tlce - president, W. F. TberkUdson, FalnesTllle, O.; secretary, C. E. Ken- del; assistant secretary, S. F. WUlard, Jr., both of Cleveland, O. Weeding Out the Offenders. New Brunswick, N. J.— J. P. Helyar, seed analyst of the New Jersey State Department Station, has started a campaign to rid the State of seed salesmen who are defrauding farmers by selling inferior seed under false pretenses. He has caused the arrest of O. P. Rice, a seed salesman, who has operated in various parts of the State. The man was arrested at Lambert- ville on a warrant Issued by Justice of the Peace Charles A. Sedan, of this city, on complaint of Harvey Dey, a farmer of Plainsboro. The charge is that Rice sold two bushels of seed, guaranteed to be red clover, to Mr. Dey, and that analysis of the seed at the experiment station showed it to be composed of .56.03 per cent. German millet, and 42 per cent, clover, the rest being weed. The mixture cost Rice $4.29 a bushel, Mr. Helyar says. and he sold it for $9. The seed analysis says that Rice represented that he was connected with the Rice Seed Company, of Cam- bridge, N. Y.. a reputable concern •with which he has no connection. He also offered the farmer seed he called Australian clover at 30 cents a pound ■which Mr. Helyar says is really crim- son clover, worth ten cents a pound. — Trenton Eveimig Times. NEWS NOTES. Akron, O. — J.. J. Waaland has pur- chased the Imperial Greenhouses. 557 South Bowery street. Providence, R. I.— Eric A. Bonevier has purchased the greenhouse range of Mrs. Fanny Butcher. Claremont, Cal. — The Claremont Nurseries have increased their capital stock from $40,000 to $75,000. Berlin, Wis. — J. Howard Smith has .•^jiirchased the nursery of George /.iJorgenson & Son. known as the Lake "j\'iew Nurseries. V' Cleveland, O.— Mrs. Mary Connors has bought out Miss Julia Ehrhar's in- terest in the Ohio Floral Company. 1698 West 25th street. Baltimore, Md. — John Harman has bought the greenhouses on the Alex- ander Brown estate, and will shortly erect some Hitchings houses, 20x100. WALTER MOTT'S NOTES BY THE WAY. Beverly. Noting the excellent stock grown by A. A. Pembroke, one of the bright- est things seen was a bed of Calen- dula Orange King, which I under- stand has sold in the market for $1.50 per dozen blooms. As soon as 'tis past, its place will be filled with to- matoes. Here one sees Carnation Gloriosa with stems actually meas- uring 5 feet; not many 'tis true, but it conveys an idea of the splendid vigor and freedom of this variety which vies with Pink Delight as the most profit- able in its class. The Godfrey calla is superior to the parent but is not considered very profitable unless grown in an old house unfit for much else and there are but few of this kind now. Growers realize the importance of being up to the minute in these days of competition when the best is none too good. Memphis, Tenn. — The Aberdeen Floral Company, of Aberdeen, Miss., has leased the plant of the Hernando Floral Co. and will supply the Mem- phis market with potted plants and cut flowers. Minneapolis, Minn. — Gerald Reed Martin and Jessaline Northrup, daugh- ter of Jesse E. Northrup, were mar- ried on February 7th. NEW CORPORATIONS. Dover, Pa. — Oliver Floral Company, Inc., capital, $125,000; W. I. N. Lof- land, Dover. Omaha, Neb. — Morgan-Shawler Com- pany, florists, capital stock $10,000. In- corporators, James W. Shawler and Howard R. Morgan. Hugo, Okla.— Elberta Fruit & Nurs- ery Company, capital stock, $10,000. Directors, J. M. McConnell, W. P Stewart and H. A. McDonald. Providence, R. I. — Everett Forestry Company, capital stock, $50,000. In- corporators, Charles J. Everett, Hugh F. Cameron and Arthur A. Thomas. "QUALITY" SWEET PEA SEED As fine vSweet Peas as grow, and true to name at prices which will bear investigation. Prices for immediate delivery. SPEXCER Pkt. Oe. Florence Nislitinsalc $ .10 $ .30 Flora Norton 15 .30 .4sta Olin 10 .30 Pearl Grey 10 .40 .■\pple Blossom 10 .30 America 10 .20 Countess 10 .20 Blanche Ferr.v 10 .25 Duplex Pink 10 .30 Duplex Crimson 15 .35 Dainl.v '. 10 .20 While 15 .35 Otlirllo 10 .20 Rainbow 10 .35 Gaiety 10 .25 Kins Edward VII 10 .20 l*riiiirose 10 .30 Martha Washinston 10 .20 Queen .Alexandra 10 .20 Sterling Stent 10 .35 Fanc.v Slixed 10 .20 The Stamford Seed & Nursery Co. 43 Atlantic Street, Stamford, Conn. Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA BlrE LIST OF H"HOI.ES.*I.E PRICES MAILED ONLV TO TIIOSK WHO PLANT FOK PROriT. You Can Make Big Cash Profits By Devoting Your Attention To The Sale Of ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS Plrint seeds now. Wbeu potted As- paragus Plumosus Nanus often sells at .$4.00, or over per huudred during June, July and August. Northern greenhouse-grown strain Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, $.3.25 per 1000; $15.00 per 5000. Asparagus Hatcherii, 100 seeds. $1.00; 1000 seeds, $8.00. Aster Seed Queen of the Market Trd. Pkt. Oz. Dark Blue $0.20 $0.75 Light Blue 20 .75 20 .75 Blush Pink 80 .76 Rose Pink 20 .75 White .20 .75 Choiced Mixed 20 .66 Wire or write for our 1914 Whole- sale Catalog:. It will Have you money. Contains complete list of liest novelties and standard va- rieties. Get it. >EED lOUSE MICHELL'S %', Dept. Q, 518 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. CANES FRESH GUT ILLINOIS 6 to 8 Feet $7.00 per lOOO Wm. Elliott & Sons 42 Vesey St., NEW YORK mention HORTICULTURE when writing IVIY CSiAIMT Winter Orchid Sweet Pea are grown by over 3000 growers this winter. If you have not seen tbera in flower, ask your nearest grower and see for yourself. Nothing will pay bet- ter in the next ten years than these popular flowers. New seed will be ready in August. To plant one house 20x100 will not cost you over $15.00. Write for information to the ORIG- ANT.C.ZVOLANEK Sweet Pea Ranch LOMPOC, CALIF. GARDEN SEED BEET, CARROT, PARSNIP, RADISH and GARDEN PEA SEED In varlet.v ; also other items of the short crop of this past season, .IS well as a full line of Garden Seeds, will be o appllcntlnn t» S.D. WOODRUFF & SONS 82 Dey St., NEW YORK and ORANGE. CONN. February 21, 1914 HOKTICULTUEE 271 FLOWER SEED SPECIALTIES FOR FLORISTS Si'/n^:r.p^^-.e- Antotis erandis at $ .'20 per V4 07,. BpRoniu semiierllorens li.vli. Double Red, extra fine at .40 per trade pkt. <'iiierariii iiinritiiiui canilidissiiiia at .20 per oz. (ieranium. Applesteiited at .25 per 100 seeds Hibiscus jiranililliirus, "Sunset" at .25 per % oz. Mienonelle I'.l raiiiidalis Triuinpli at .50 per Vfe oz. Fink pluinarius, double and seuii-double at ..35 per ^ oz. I*etunia liybrida. liue mixed .'U .20 per ^4 oz. I'elunia li.vbrida Inimitable, striped and blotched at .30 per >4 oz. Poppy. The Sliirley e.\tra .'ielccted mixture at .15 per 14 oz. Salpiglossis Eniperur. Cboirest mixed at .30 per V^ oz. Tagetes Rignata pumila, Golden (iem at .20 per 14 oz. J.J. WILSON SEED CO., Inc.. 79 Orange St., Newark, W.J. SOW EARLY "^^TeoI"'^ STOCKS, ASTERS, VINCA, VERBENA, CYCLAMEN, CINERARIA, SWEET PEAS. ETC. Write for 1914 ItlustrUrd Catalogue SEEDSMEN 98 Chambers St, NEW YORK PEAS, BEANS, RADISH and all Garden Seeds Growers for the Trade LEONARD ^. KINZIE STREET. CillCAOO CO. ONION SETS Write for Prices LAWN GRASS SEED WHOLESALE ONLY J. OLIVER JOHNSON, 1661Na.Leavitt St., Wicker Pk., Sta. CHICAGO, ILL. Kelway & Son Wholesale Growers to the Trade of Choice Stocks of GARDEN, FARM AND FLOWER SEEDS Please Write Now for Our CONTRACT PRICES Langport, Eng. Cold Storage Valley Of finest quality for Early and Late forc- ini; in ea^es of 1000, 5oo and ioM pips at $10 per lOtiO. AU expenses paid. Terms 30 days net, or 3 per cent, dis- count for casli uitli order. Corp. of CHAS. F. MEYER 99 Warren Street, NEW YORK I. W. Edmundson, Mgr. M. W. Williams, Sec'y California Seed Growers Association, Inc. Growers For Wholesale Dealers .SAN .JOSE CAI.IFOIINIA SEEDS FOR FLORISTS SPECIAL STRAINS OUR A.STERS. CYC'LA5IIiN AND PRI- MULAS ARE UNEQUALLED. Traile List Really. THOMAS J. GREY CO. 32 Sooth Market St., Boston, Mass. Onion Seed Write us for price on both globe and flat varieties. We are also quoting Onion Sets. Schilder Bros., CHILLICOTHE, OHIO NEW CROP SEEDS FOR FLORISTS \»V for 1913 Cstalognes Joseph Breck & Sons Corp. Seedsmen ■4?-54 No. Market St., BOSTON, MASS. FlowerSeeds for Florists ALL NEW CROP AGERATUM. Dwarf. Blue and white, ;jOv-. per oz. ALYSSIJM. Little (iem. 30c. per oz. ASPAR.^GUS. Plumosxis Nanus. Croerrhouse grown, 50c. per ](K) seeds; .^4.00 per 1000 seeds. Hatclieri. .$1.50 per 100 seeds. ASTER. Branching:. Sep.irate culors, 80c. per oz. ; mixed, (j.^c. per oz. Crego. Wbite and pink, 75c. per oz. Queen of tlie Marltet. Separate colors, 80c. per oz.; mixed, 75c. per oz. BEGONIA. Krfordii. 50c. per plit. : 1-16 oz., $1.50. Seniperflorens Rose. 1/4 oz., 50c. .Seinpei-tlorens Vernon. '4 oz., .$1.00. Gracilis Luminosa. 25c. per pkt. CANDYTUFT. Empress. 15c. per oz. Giant Hyacinth riowered. Wliite, 25c. per oz. CENT.AUREA. Imperialis. White, 50c. per oz. Margaritae. 60c. per oz. CINERARIA. Maritinm. 15c. per oz. Candidissima. 20o. per oz, MIGNONETTE. Allen's Deflance. 30c. per oz. Grandiflora. 10c. per oz. PANSIES. Thoriturn's Superb Mixture. .54.0# per oz. PETUNIA. Howard's Star. ^4 oz., ,50c. SALVIA. Splendens. $1.25 per oz. Bonfire. $2.00 per oz. Zurich. .$4.00 per oz. Silver Spot. $1.50 per oz. VERBENAS. Separate Colors. .50c. per oz. Hybrid Mixed. 40c. per oz. Hybrid Mammoth Mixed. SOc. per oz. VINCA. Rosea. 45c. per oz. Rosea Alba. SOc. per oz. .*lba Pura. SOc. per oz. Our Florists' Catalog is Ready Send a Postal Today for Your Copy THE MOST RELI.4BLE SEEDS. 63 Barclay St. (T-24) New Yorlt, N. T. Jersey Grown Callas 1 1-2 inches in diameter and up. To clean out $50.00 per 1000 O. V. ZANGEN SEEDSMAN, HOBOKEN, N .J. Mention HORTICDLTURE when writing Place your order now for Ayres' Winter Flowering SWEET PEA SEED S. BRYSON AYRES CO. "Renowned Sweet Fea Specialists" SONNYSLOPE, INDEPENDENCE. MO. J. BOLGIANO & SON WHOLESALE FIELD AND GARDEN SEEDS Established 1818 Write For Our Lo^ Frtcts LIGHT, PRATT and ELLICOTT 8TS. BALTIMORE, MP. 272 HOETICULTUEE February 21, 1914 JOHN BREITMEYER'S SONS= Cor. Broadway and Gratiot Aves. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs . . . High Grade Cut Blooms We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, .Indiana and Canada. Members Floribts' Telegraph DeliTery Association. HESS & SWOBODA FLOR.ISTS Telephones 1501 and L, 1682 1415 Farnum St., OIVIAIHA, ■Ml GEORGE H. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Ave. and L St., N. W. WASHINGTON, D. C. WILLIAM J. SMYTH Cor. Michigan Ave. and 31st St.* CHICAGO, ILL. (Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Agso.) We ship to all points in Illinois and Iowa. Phoaes: Aldine 880 Aldine 881 Aldine 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 Pres. Itember Florists' Telegraph Delivery. DENVER, COLORADO Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue^ N. Rochester Phone 506. Long Dist. Bell Phone 3i8q Members Florists Telegraph Delivery "THE HOME OF FLOWERS" The largest out flower store in America. Orders for the TWIN CITIES and for all Northwestern points given prompt at- tention. HOLM & OLSON, Incorpo«led ST. PAUL, MINN. Of Interest to Retail Florists ST. VALENTINE'S DAY IN CHI- CAGO STORES. St. Valentine's Day proved worthy of recognition as a "special" for all in the florists' business and well repaid those who had made an extra effort this year to have the day stand for flow- ers in general and not for violets only. Special window displays were made by the retailers showing the flowers in attractive arrangements in the new Valentine boxes and baskets and the public showed a practical appreciation. The past custom of limiting purchases to violets seems to have given way and both wholesalers and retailers recognize the advantages of a broader range. At Wm. J. Smyth's the demand for corsage bouquets led, preferably of STEAMER DEPARTURES Allan. Scotian, Boston-Liverp TING POINTS Flower and Plant Deliveries. J. N. Champion & Co. 1026 Chapel St., New Haven, Conn. THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, ILdl Euclid Avenue . RICE CO. Ttie Leading Florists' Supply and Ribbon House 1220 Race Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. St. Paul, Minn. L. L. MAY & CO. Catalogue Free on Application Order Your Flowers for delivery in this section from the LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST BUFFALO S.A.ANDERSON 440 MAIN STREET Special Deliveries Niagara Falls. and Lockport 274 H 0 E T I C tr L T U E E February 21, 1914 WASHINGTON NOTES. Customs collectors and other offi- cials connected with that service have been instructed to notify the Depart- ment of Agriculture or its local repre- sentatives when nursery stock im- ported from abroad is unclaimed in order that proper examination and in- spection thereof may be made. If the proper officer of the Department of Agriculture shall certify that such un- claimed nursery stock was imported in full compliance with the Plant Quarantine Act and the regulations thereunder, it may be sold at public suction like other unclaimed mer- chandise. If certified to be imported in violation of this, act and regula- tions, it may be destroyed under cus- toms supervision. A dozen or more bills have been in- troduced into the House of Represen- tatives by the members of that body looking to an amendment of the pres- ent postal laws to allow of the admis- sion of seeds, cuttings, bulbs, roots, scions and plants in the mails under the parcel post laws and regulations. That one of these bills will be adopted is e.xpected but those interested in the matter should not "take a chance." but should get busy and write to their representatives in Congress. These petitions will, no doubt, be presented by their recipients to the Senate and House as a whole, and the missives will then be turned over to the proper committee for consideration. The va- rious bills are being referred to the Committee on Post Office and Post Roads. The snowstorm which visited Wash- ington on Friday, the thirteenth, was the first real storm in several years, and was an exact duplicate of the one which hit the city fifteen years ago to a day. Some little damage has been reported from the nearby houses where quantities of glass were broken by snow slides. However, none of these are serious enough to at all ef- fect business. Excellent reports are being received regarding the Easter crop. Lilies are coming along fine and the possibility is of an over-supply. Although many of the growers had the misfortune during the recent warm spell of having their azaleas come in bloom prematurely, regard- less of the efforts made to prevent this by the whitewashing of the glass, it is hardly believed that there will be a shortage at the proper time. The House of Representatives last week passed a bill prohibiting the em- ployment of females for more than eight hours in any one day nor more than six days per week. Under no conditions can the female employees work overtime. A number of the stores here employ women but these as yet have made no move to do other than comply strictly with the require- ments of the law. Stores in other lines of trade requiring the attendance of females for more than eight hours per day are contemplating the cutting down of wages where more girls must be employed to do a given amount of work, in proportion to the time thus lost, while others figure on cutting out female help wherever possible — and the girls did not want the bill passed. The bill was passed last year by the Senate so that it merely re- quires the signature of the president to become a law. PHILADELPHIA NOTES. The Carribean and the Sunny South has vouchsafed us the safe return of our much esteemed and well beloved J. Otto Thilow; brown as a berry and almost fat. Fred Michell, Jr., is back from a three weeks' trip through Pennsyl- vania well heeled with orders and is now like Alexander the Great, con- templating new worlds to conquer. Komada Bros, report brisk business in florists' supplies this season. Their new show room at 1008 Vine street has proved a great attraction and a fine convenience tor "hurry up" cus- tomers. As the new improvements at the Dreer addition at 716 Chestnut street approach completion the casual visitor gets a better conception of the added facilities, and the comprehensive plans for future developments. Four new floors and basement are now in use, altered, renovated and strengthened, from top to bottom. Much of the main floor will be devoted to show purposes, and during summer and fall frequent flower exhibits will be held. A special department devoted solely to plants will be a permanent feature. A meeting of the executive commit- tee of the American Rose Society, was held in Philadelphia at the offices of the Pennock-Meehan Co., on the 17th inst. Robert Simpson, Wallace R. Pierson, Robert Pyle and Samuel S. Penuock were among those who took active part in the proceedings. Mat- ters in the making were discussed and none of these have progressed as yet to the point where they demand chronicle or comment. At least, so your scribe was informed — and he can say nothing at all with as much non- chalance as the next one. Remanded without bail. CHICAGO NOTES. Preparations for St. Patrick's Day are well under way by those who would make sure of their stock. The little shamrock plants, growing in their tiny pots, are a recent innovation for this day but the business has grown by leaps and bounds. One of the department stores placed an ad- vance order for fifty thousand a year ago and has since added to it. Fred Lautenschlager, sales manager tor Kroeschell Bros., returning from a business trip following the Cleveland convention, says he found florists at Toledo, Springfield, Dayton, Ashtabula. Indianapolis, St. Louis and all along the way optimistic on the outlook for good business the coming spring. Mr. Lautenschlager's friends know, too, that while his report has the true ring to it, no pessimist could face that smile and remain one. Blooming plants, which have been very scarce since the holidays, are now picking up again. The variety is not large; azaleas, primroses, hya- cinths, tulips and daffodils constitute the offerings. Genistas are showing a little color and will soon be ready. Some most beautiful windows showing these plants in dark green baskets tied with yellow ribbons were seen last year and made the handsomest yellow and green windows of the sea- son. Roses of the Baby Rambler type are looking fine but will not be in for some time. Boston ferns are scarce, especially in the large sizes. A CORDIAL INVITATION Is extended to tbe trade to visit and Inspect our new estaliMshment, Flftli Avenue at 46th Street, New York City. imsf-e:r by Telegraph or otherwise for deUvery of Flowers to Steamers, Theatres, or Residences In New York and vicinity executed In best manner. Thos. F. Galvin, Inc. Established 1847 Fifth Ave., at 46tli Street, NEW YORK THREE STORES IN BOSTON CHICAGO And Neighboring Towns Are Thoroughly Covered by SCHILLER, THE FLORIST {Member Florists Telegrapb Delivery). Flowergrara or Mail Orders from floristfl anywhere carefully flllennection —MONTREAL FLORAL EXCHANGE, LTD.— ORGANIZED FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CANADIAN TRADE. CUT FLOWERS AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. Home-^rown Stock s Specialty. STRICTLY WHOLESALE; NOTHING SOLD AT RETAIL. Ample reference furnisbed as to standing and financial ability of the compaKy. 123 M A.NSFIELD STREET. MONTREAL, P. Q. WALTER F. SHERIDAN Wholesale Commission DeaitT in CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 133 West 88th Street, New York Telephone — 3532-3533 Madison Square CENTRALLY LOCATED. THE HUB OF THE FLOWER M.\RKET SECTION CHARLES MILLANG Wholesale Florist 55 & 57 W. 26 St., N. Y. Telephone 70G2 Madison Frank H. Traendly Charles Scheock TRAENDLY & SCHENCK "WHolesale Florists 131 West 28th St., New Yorlfr. Telephones : 798 and 799 Madison Square Consignments Solicited Telephone 3860 Madison Square WOODROW & MARXETOS WHOLESALE Plantsmen and Florists 41 West 28th Street, NEW YORK February 21, 1914 HORTICULTURE 279 Flower Market Reports iCtmtinutd from fag€ 277) Radiance, Killarney Queen and Double White Killarney, were available and crops generally were large and better. There was a slight increase in arriv- als of American Beauty, but nothing enough to make any marked effect. The carnation market also in excel- lent shape. Demand keeps up with supply very satisfactorily and the quality is very high. Orchids are holding their new pace very well and there are none now to be had at sacri- fice prices. Sweet peas plentiful and good. Daffodils have dropped a notch In price and at present are very rea- sonable indeed for greehouse grown stock. There are not so. many Roman hyacinths around but tulips, freesias and other bulbous items are very much In evidence. The business done the ST. LOUIS last week, which in- cluded St. Valentine's Ky. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Boddlngton, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. John Lewis Childs, Flowtrfleld, L. L, N. T. For page see^Llst o^ Advertisers^ A. Henderson & Co., Chicago, 111. Lllium Giganteum. For page see List of Advertisers. August Rolker & Sons, New York City. Holland and Japan Bulbs. For p.ige see List of Advertisers. Chas. Schwake & Co., New Y'ork City. Horticultural Importers and Exporters. For page see List of Advertisers^ O. V. Zangen, Hoboken, N. J. Jersey-Grown Callas. For page see List of Advertisers. C. KEUR & SONS. HTLLBGOM. Holland. Bulbs nf all descriptions. Write for prices. NEW YORK Branch. 8-10 Bridge St. CiLADIl'MS Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. CANES Wm. Elliott & Sons, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. CANNAS B. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. For page see List of Advertisers. Arthur T. Boddlngton, New York City. Boddington's Quality Caunas. For page see List of Advertisers^ Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. Swastika Brand Cannas. 108 of the best varieties. Send for new complete Canna Book, just out. THE CONARD & JONES COMPANY, West Grove, Pa. CARNATIONS Patten A. Co., Tewksbury, Mass. Princess Dagmar. For page see List of Advertisers. F. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette, Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Skidelsky & Co., Phlla., Pa. ^^ Carnation Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertl8ejB._ Cottage Gardens Co., Inc., Queens, N. Y. Carnation Matchless. For page see List of Advertisers. John Barr, So. Natlck, Mass. Carnation Mrs. B. P. Cheney. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Begerow. Newark. N. J. Carnation Prince Edward. For page see List of Advertisers. CARNATION STAPLE Split carnations quickly, easily and cheaply mended. Pillsbury's Carnation Staple, 2nno for Jl.flO post paid. I. L. PILLRBUBY, Galeshurg, 111. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian. Mich. Chrysanthemum Novelties for 1914. For page see List of Advertisers. A. N. Plerson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. Chrysanthemum Improved Golden Cbad- wick. For page see List of Advertisers. _ Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. COCOANUT FIBRE SOIL 20th Century Plant Food Co., Beverly, Mai For page see List of Advertisers. CYCLAMENS 200.000 GIANT FLOWERING CYCLAMEN. For the last 16 years we have selected three-fourths of our seed-bearing cycla- men stock before Xmas. to assure early blooming plants, and claim the finest commercial strain in this country; no flzzie of many so-called English varieties. Our aim is strong growers that don't have to be petted to be grown into a choice salable plant — a well built, flve-petaled flower (many of them at one time), with well marked foliage; every plant an ideal, a prize winner. Received first prize at the Cleveland show and first and second at Toledo, early November, when bloom- ing cyclamen were scarce. STRONG AlliUST SOWN SEEDLINGS, once transplanted, $.3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. Cash with order. Cultural direc- tions with all orders. C. WINTERICH, Cyclamen Specialist, Defiance, O. Thomas Roland, Nabant, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. DAHLIAS Dahlias at greatly reduced prices for 1914. Send for wholesale list. Order early. J. L. MOORE. Northboro, Mass. Dahlias. 800,fl.stJjroYC, Pa. Vegetable Plants, Tomatoes! ^Cabbage, Cauliflower. Celery, Egg Plant. Cheshire pigs, and Guernsey cattle, blooded stock. Write for pamphlet. GIRDLE RIDGE, Farm Dent.. Katonah. N. Y. VENTILATING APPARATUS The Advance Co., Richmond, Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. Quaker Machine Co., Richmond, Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. VERJIICIDES Aphine Mfg. Co., M.idison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. WIRED TOOTHPICKS W. J. Cowee. Berlin, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. WIREWORK Reed & Keller. New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Komada Bros.. Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Wlrework. Write for our catalogue. HOLTON & 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 page t.ee List of Advertisers. Baltimore The S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co.. Franklin and St. Paul Sts. For page see List of Advertisers. Bostan 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 ^-ee List of Advertisers. Wm. H. Kuebler, 28 Willoughby St. For page see List of Advertisers Buffalo, N. Y. William F. Kasting Co., 3S3-S7 Elllcott For page sec List of Advertisers. St. Cbicaeo Peter Reinberg, 37 Randolph St. For page see Ll^t of Advertisers. Chicago Carnation Co., 30 E. Randolph For page see List of Advertisers. St. Poehlmlinn Bros. Co., Morton Grove, III. For page see List of Advertisers. Detroit Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 38 and Broadway. For page see List of Advertisers. 40 Montreal Montreal Floral Co., Ltd., Montreal, P. For page see List of Advertisers. Q. New York H. E. Froment. 57 W. 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. James McManus, 105 W. 28fh St. For page see List of Advertisers. W. F. Sheridan, 133 W. 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. P. J. Smith, 49 West 2Sth St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Moore, Hentz & Nash, 55 and 57 W. 26th St. B^or page see List of Advertisers. Charles Mlllang, 55 and 57 West 26th St. For page see List of Advertisers. W. P. Ford, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Traendly & Schenck, 131 W. 2Sth St. For page see List of Advertisers. The S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., 117 West 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. Badgley, RIedel & Meyer, Inc., New York. For page Eet List of Advertisers. Woodrow & Marketos, 41 West 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. J. K. Allen, 106 W. 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. George C. Slebrecht, 109 W. 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. John Young, 53 West 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. M. C. Ford, 121 West 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. B. S. Sllnn, Jr.. 55 and 57 West 2Cth St. For page see List of Advertisers. Philadelphia Leo. Niessen Co., 12th and Race Sts. For page see List of Advertisers. Edward Reid, 1610-21 Ranstead St. For page see List of Advertisers. The S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., 1008-12 Ludlow St. For page see List of Advertisers. Rlcbmond; Ind. E. G. HIU Co. For page see List of Advertisers. Rochester, N. Y. George B. Hart. 24 Stone St. For page see Libt of Advertisers. Washlnston The S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., 1216 H St., N. W. For page see List of Advertisers. Hew Offers in This Issue ACACIA. S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., Philadelphia, Pa.. For page see List of Advertisers. COLDWELL LAWN MOWERS. Coldwell Lawn Mower Co., Newburgh, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. CHRYSANTHEMUMS ROOTED CUTTINGS. Wood Bros., l>'islikill. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. DIRT BANDS AND PAPER POTS. F. W. RocLelle & Sons. Chester, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES AND WIRE DESIGNS. Komada Bros.. Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWER SEEDS FOR THE FLORIST. R. & J. FarQuhar & Co.. Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. POTASH. German Kali Works, Inc.. New York City. For page see List of Advertlsera QUALITY SWEET PEA SEEDS. Stamford Seed & Nursery Co., Stamford, Conn. For page see List of Advertisers. NEW CROP ASTER SEED. Peter Henderson & Co., New Y'ork City. For page see List of Advertisers. SCOTCH SOOT. Stumpp & Walter Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers SEEDS FOR FLORISTS. Thomas J. Grey Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. SNAPDRAGONS. Leo Niessen Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. WINTER ORCHID SWEET PEA SEED. Ant. C. Zvolanek. Lonipol, Calif. For page see List of Advertisers. Do You Know What You Want? Look in the "Buyers' Directory" of this issue and you will probably find represented there somebody who can supply you. It's a good plan to look it over every week, for the weekly changes and additions are many. In writing to Advertisers l(indly mention Horticulture 884 HORTICULTURE February 21, 1914 GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION AND HEATING. ^Continued front page 2b8) that is, they are plastered and smooth finished, or pebbled, dashed or rough cast, as desired. This wall is neat and durable when properly built. The proper mixture for such walls is about 1:3:6. This is called by cement workers an ordinary mixture, that is in the proportion of one barrel o£ ce- ment, three barrels of sand, and six barrels of gravel or broken stone. The cost of such walls, not including the cost of sand and gravel, which is often obtainable at the site, and usually at very little cost near the site, is about the same as the cost of double board- ing with paper between. The concrete walls, of course, do not require to be painted three coats when erected, nor extra coats every two or three years thereafter. Concrete walls will not burn nor rot as wooden walls do. The best commercial houses are built with one-half inch flat iron foot pieces, one- half inch steel rafters,, galvanized angle iron eaves plates, angle iron purlins, and light cypress sash bars. The strength of this house is in the iron members, not in the wooden bars, and they are therefore not any heavier than is necessary for a good setting lor the glass. 16 inches by 24 inches, glass of "A" and "B" qualities is used, and in large houses with high roofs, "B" quality is generally satisfactory. Advantages of Large Houses. The superstructure of iron frame ■greenhouses tor private use and for commercial purposes is essentially the same, and the larger houses cost less per square foot to build and provide a larger cubic contents than smaller bouses. It is therefore advisable for both classes that the houses be larger, and it is just as incumbent on the superintendent or gardener to con- vince his employer that better results •can be obtained in large houses at lower cost than in small houses, as it is for the commercial man to build large for the same reason. For private purposes where no gar- dener is employed, a 10 foot, 12 foot. Cleans a building: of Rats and Mice in fihort time. ke«p8 it cleaned, for it is always ready for use. Made of ^ralvanized Iron, can't get out of order, lasts for years. Larse number can be caught daily. Go to Catcher niornini^s, remove device inside, which only takes few seconds, take out dead rats and mice, replace device, it is ready for anotlier catch. Small piece cheese is used, doing: away with poisons, fatcher is 18 inches high, 10 inches di- ameter. When rats pass device they die, no marks left on them. Catcher is always clean. One of these Catchers set in a livery stable in Scranton, Pa., caught over 100 rats in a month. One sent prepaid to any place in United States upon receipt of $3. Catcher, 8 in. high, for mice only, pre- paid $1. On account of shipping charges being prepaid, remittance is requested with order. H. I>. SWARTS. Inventor and Manufacturer, Scranton, Pa. \>^ "m To Get Profit from Melons feed the soil what melons need for normal growth, prompt ripen- ing, full sugar formation and rich flavor. These cannot be had without plenty of available POTASH Avoid low-gr.ade mixtures. Supplement the compost with a half tun to three quarters of a ton, per acre, of 5-6-10 gfxjds. You'll find, too, that Potash Pays, when used as above on cucum- bers, pumpkins, squashes. We wilNsell any amount of Potash from one 200- b. bag up. Write for prices and free books of formulas. GERMAN KALI WORKS. Inc.. 42 Broadway, New York Chicago, McCormicli Block Savannah Bank & Trust Bldg. New Orleans. Whitney Central Bank Bldg. San Francisco, 25 California St. Atlanta, Empire Bldf. or 16 foot house will afford consider- able pleasure to the owner who has the time to work it, but such a house is only a toy to a gardener. No house should be built for a gardener's use that is of less width than 18 feet. 20 feet is better, and 25 feet and 30 feet still better. The increase in cost of these larger houses and in cost of maintenance is very little comparat- ively, or to put in another way, the cost for the increased floor and bench surface and increased producing abil- ity, is much less than in smaller houses. Greenhouses 50, 60 and 80 feet wide are now being built daily all over this country for commercial pur- poses because our growers have at last learned that if they would compete with the leaders, they must build large. Large houses are the cheapest per square foot of surface covered and per square foot of glass. They are the lightest, and enclose the greatest vol- ume per square foot of glass, which means better air, stability of tempera- ture, and better growing conditions generally. In addition to this, the first cost and the operating cost of the heating system is less, and the labor of working the house less than with small greenhouses. The Heating Ap,>aratus. The most important part of the greenhouse equipment is no doubt the heating apparatus. The success of the greenhouse depends much on its heat- ing. I will, however, treat the sub- jact but briefly. Greenhouses are warmed by radia- tion from hot water pipes or steam pipes. Each system has its advan- tages and its disadvantages. Neither system is best for all purposes, and such conditions as size of the plant and geographical location, conditions of atmosphere, etc., must be consid- ered before a dicision is made in favor of either method. There are many types of both hot water and steam systems, but in both, the piping is constructed into coils and single lines which are hung or supported on the sides of the house under raised benches, on the sides of solid beds, or on posts or col- umns supporting the roof. The major portion of the radiation should be on the side walls. ( To he continued) ^^k«^ EianoteMl godsr the iDsectld^i Act 1910. Sirlit Ni. 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, Insects on Rose-bushes, Carnations, etc. without injury to plants and without odor. Used according to di- rections our standard Insecticide will prevent ravages on your crops bv insects. Non-poisonous and liarmless 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. Eflectivc where others fail. % Piot - - 25c; Pint ■ - 40o: Qaart • - 75o % GalloD, IL25; Gallon. &2.00; 5 GJIod Can, S9 10 Gallon Can . - &17.00 Dilute with ivater so to $0 pa^ts For Sale by Seedsmen and Florists' Supply Hoases If you cannot obtain this from your supply house write us direct Lemon Oil Company Depi. K 420 W. Lexington St., Baltimore, Md. Directio^ts on ^T^rv par kage 4 Tons More. 11 Days Earlier (Canning tomatoes, per acre, at the In- diana Experiment Station, 1012; see Bulle- tin 165), from plants raised in DIBT BANDS (sul)stitutes for clay pots), over twice transplanted plants. Dirt Bands, 2, 2V., 3, 4, 5 and 6 Inch, from 40c. to $1.50 per 1000. Samples of all sizes and price list free. Square Paper Pots. 2, 2%, 3, 4 and 5 inch, from 75c. to $2.50 per 1000. Price list free. Investigate! Inve.stiente! Investigate! F. W. ROCHEI-I.E * SONS, 38 Main St., Chester, New Jersey. February 21, 1914 HORTICULTURE 285 PULVERIZED OR SHREDDED PULVERIZED CATTLE MANURE Rose and Plant Growers Now Is the time to get Cattle Manure Into yonr bench and potting sell. Its pecullnr notion and effect cannot be had with anythlnu' else Splendid qnallty being packed right now. Order toiaj. The Pulverized Manure Co., SHEEP MANURE Carnation Growers Can't afford to make t^eds or set plants without It. Wlziird Brand Is pure, full strength, weed seeds killed, uniform and reliable. Ask .TOur Supply Houge for WIziird Brand or write us direct. 31 Union Stock Yards, Chicago SPECIAL GREENHOUSE FERTILIZERS FOR FLORISTS AND GARDENERS Formulated and Manufactiued by men who have made a life study ol FLOWERS— FR UITS— VEGETABLES UNDFR GLASS In this Country and Abroad Proper fertilization under glass is more important than fertilization out of doors — and Fertilization is Our Specialty Why pay ocean freight and dealers' commissions on Imported General Fertilizers when you can buy Fertilizer Direct from the Manufacturer especially prepared to meet your individtuil require- ments. We are also manufacturers of MAK-GRO Odorless Plant Food put up in one pound tins and five pound bags — a splendid side line for Florists operating their own stores. We are at your service on all matters relating to Greenhouse Fertilization. Write as for farther particulars CONSUMERS FERTILIZER CO., ^Bufi<^„"' New York City Factory and Laboratory, Farmingdale. N. J. Experimental Greenhouses, Catonsville, Md. Experimental Farm, Farmingdale, N. J. NIKOTEEN 30 ^freS For Spraying APHIS PUNK For Fumigating ASK YOUR DEALER FOR IT. Guaranteed under the Insecticide Act of 1910, U. 8. No. 48. NICOTINE MFG. CO ST. LOUIS, MO. ^cotcK^ Soot Where there ia a house that is just full of huda almost ready to show color, nothing will turn better color into the flowers than a little soot, that can he scattered over the benches before water- ing. The amount applied should not be excessive, as the soot is very str.int; and may damage some of the foliage somewhat. Apply .lust enough to blacken the surface of tiie soil in the benches, and let it go at that. Better a little oftener than too much all at once. We ofTer the genuine in original cwt. 8arlcN, at: $2.75 per U* lbs.; $1*2.50 per 560 lbs. Stumpp & Walter Co. 30-32 Barclay Street, NEW YORK Cocoanut Fibre Soil Tliis is the Real Nat ure's II iiiiuis. I'lil It on your lawn tliis spring. Don't let it burn up, or stand all summer hose in hand. Order now in 100 lb. bags. 20th CENTURY PLANT FOOD CO. a; » 29 OCEAN ST., BEVERLY. MASS. IMP. SOAP SPRAY Well known, liiglily efficient spray for nil Insect Pests, Apple Trees, Kohch Shrubs. No mineral poisons, clean, odorless, sticks but will not discolor. Harmless to Birds anots, and after two applications our Smilax is taking on new lite and has started off to grow." The Gardner Nursery Company, Osage, Iowa, writes: — "We will use VERMINE on our out-of- door fields of strawberry plants if the In- side test continues as satisfactory as It now seems." W. N. Craig, Brookline, Mass, writes: — "I have used VERMINE and found It ef- fective against root maggots, cut worms, earth worms, ants and other ground peats. VERMINE is applied one part to four linndred parts of water hy thoroughly soaking the soil. It will protect your crop» from the ravages of vermin under ground without the slightest injury to vegetation. $1.00 Per Quart $3.00 Per Gallon (Special prices on large quantities). For Sale by Seedsmen. We Manufacture APHINE, FINOINE, SCALINE, and NIKOTIANA. Aphine Manufacturing Co. Manufacturers of Agricultural Chemicals MADISON, N. J. Canadian Agents: Dupuy & Ferguson, Montreal. Que.: Steele, Briggs Seed Co., Ltd., Toronto, Ont. British Distributors: British and Amer- ican Fertilizing Co., Liverpool, Eng. Whenever your Plants and Flowers are troubled by Insects, call for NICOTICIDE THE INSECTICIDE Manufactured by P. R. Palethorpe Co., Inc. CLARKSVILLE, TENN. In writing to Advertisers liindly mention Horticuiture f86 HORTICULTUEE February 21, 1914 GREENHOUSES BUILDING OR CON- TEMPLATED. East Lawn, Mich. — John Grow, one house. Portland, Mich. — Martin sisters, one house. Rugby, N. D. — N. P. Lindberg, one house. McHenry, III. — John F. Miller, two houses. S. Portland, Me. — Niles Nelson, re- building. Mt. Carmel, Pa.— H. K. Erdman & Son, enlarging. Danlelson, Conn. — Beeney & Myers, vegetable house. Newport, R. j. — Arthur Curtiss James, conservatory. Binghamton, N. Y. — Michael Fusco. Maple street, one house. Mercerburg, Pa. — Rush C. Myers, carnation house, 30x100. Memphis, Tenn. — The Trl-State Floral Company, one 200 ft. house. Norwood, Pa. — Macaw Bros., three Lord & Burnham houses, each 35x150. Philadelphia, Pa. — William Beyer, Germantown and Chilton avenues, house, 22x92. Terre Haute, Ind. — Wm. W. Arnold, Barton avenue and Oak street, one hou.se. 18x100. Owatonna, Minn. — Clinton Falls Nursery Company, three Moninger houses, 27x200. WANTS, FOR SALE, ETC. Advertlcements in this colunn one cent a word. Initials ooBBt Its words. Casli wltli order. All correspondence addressed "Care HORTICC1.TrRB" shonld be seat to II Bsmilton Place, Boson. _ mmmtmrnuumtw^tw^ms^mmummm HELP WANTED WANTED — A well recommended green- house m.in, March 1. $45 .ind board. Address E. S.-lOO, care HORTICULTURE. SITUATIONS WANTED Head Gardener Thoroughly capable man tor every de- partment of gentleman's place, desires en- gagement. Well up in greenhouse and outside work. Specialty: fruit under glass, carnations, roses and 'mums; or ai manager of commercial place where re- sults count. Scotch: age 40: married, no family. Address. COMPETENT, care of HORTICULTURE. SITUATION WANTED by gardener, 29, single; life experieuce, all branches; strictly honest and steady, not afraid of work. A-1 references. Private place wanted. CRAGG, 152 East 7th St., Erie, Penna. FOR SALE ~ FOR SALE — Fresh from factory, new ; 10 X 12, 16 X 18, 16 X 24, double thick. A and B qualities. Market dropped. Now Is the time to buy and save money. PAR- SHELSKY BROS., INC., 215-217 Have- meyer St., Bro"klyn. N. Y. 1000 READY PACKED CRATES STANDARD FLOWER POTS AND BULB PANS can be shipped at an hour's notice. Price $4.50 5.24 4.51 3.78 3.16 4.20 3.00 HILFINGER BROS. Pottery, Fort Edward, N.Y. August Ro'lker i Sons, SI Barclay St., N. Y. City, Atents out SPECItliy- Uot Distance and TrideEiiioit per crate: 2000 1% In. @ ?6.00 500 4 in. 1500 2 " 4.88 456 414 " 1500 2Vi " " 5.25 320 5 1500 2H " " 6.00 210 5% " 1000 3 " 5.00 144 6 800 3% " " 5.80 120 7 60 8 I It it tt II I I tt II It ft s ♦♦■- II II it I ft Side View of Sod showing four inclies of roots. Note the vigor of the grass blades. Bottom View of Sod showing how compact and fibrous the roots grew. ALPHANO HUMUS Made This Sod in Eight Weeks BUT the fact that such thick sod was grown in eight weeks is only half the story. The other half is that it was grown on regular white sea sand soil made by mixing half such sand with half Alphano Humus. It was a test case made by the management of one of the big- i.'est Golf Clubs in the country. Various mixtures of fertilizers, wood soils, top soils and animal manures were used in an endeavor to put .\lpliano Humus out of the running. .■\lplmno Hunuis not only grew the best grass and grew it quickest ; but it continued to keep thick and green long after the others had yellowed up and grown spindley. Based on this result several carloads were or- dered. If Alphano Humus will give results like this when mixed with absolute- ly sterile white sand, think what it will do for that lawn of yours with its half way good soil. Furthermore, it it is good for grass, it's equally good for all kinds of gardening uses, as well as for shrubs and trees. Being odorless and absolutely sani- tary you can put it on any part of your lawn at any time. Being in powdered form, it can easily and quickly be mixed with your garden soil or dug around your shrubs and trees. Not only does Alphano Humus give tonic to the soil but its effects last for years. It does not leach away. It absorbs fourteen times its weight in moisture. Think what that means when the dry, hot winds of summer come. Besides being a plant food you see it also acts as an internal mulch. Send for the Humus Book, it tells about Humus iu general and Al- phano Humus in particular. !l I i $12 a ton — $8 by the carload. F. O. B. Alphano, N. J. 950 Whitehall BuUding, New York City ll It a 1 i J DRCER'S "RivertOtt Special" Plant Ttib So. Dlam. Ka. Dos. IM 10 20 In. tl.ifi lis M I1M.M 20 18 la. 1.30 14 .UO 115.08 1.00 ll.M MiM .85 708 M.08 .45 5.08 i8.08 .38 4.80 <2.08 .30 XM . 2SiW Mannfartnred (or naezclnsiT«l7. The beat tub CTcr lDtrodnc«d. Tbc neatest U(bt«at and cheapest. Painted f reen, with electric welded hoopi. The four largeat ■!>«■ \v% drop bandlefi. HENRY A. DREER, seeds. Plants, Bute, ari Suitfi8s, 714 Chestnut street PhilaiWi*ia, Pa. TBE FLORISTS' HAIL ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA. iBsi>rer of 39.000,000 sq. ft. o( |il>u For particulars address JohnG. Esler, Sec'y Saddle River, N.J. When writing to advertitert kindly mention HORTICULTURE. —STANDARD FLOWER- If your greenhouses are within 500 miles j of the Capitol, write us. we can aave | vou money. W. H. ERNEST — 28th & M SlH. WashlnirtoD. D. C. February 21, Hil4 II 0 R T I C U L T U R E 287 fTOR 4 4 HEWS STANDARD 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 Factories CAMBRIDGE, MASS. PEIRCE PAPER FLOWER POT Suporiur to ANY OTHER pot for shipping purposes. Saves weight aud spaco for Ilic shipper. Best of protectinn airaiiist flama.ire by frost. Received a Certiflcate of Merit from the Societ.v of Anierieaii Florists and Ornamental IIorticiillni-Nis, .Minneapolis. August. IIIIM. Only paper pot ever so revoiiiiizcd. Ask your seedsman or supply hou.se. If they do not Ixeep tlieni. send flireet. Made in Standard sizes. 2 inch tn <; inch inclusive. Samples furnislieil free. E. Allan Peirce 401 Oaks Road Waltham, Mass. You know the import- ance of having proper greenhotise fittings, and a reliable Teutllating equipment In your green- house. We manufacture these articles in such a man- ner that we feel per- fectly safe In guarantee- ing our material In eT- ery possible manner. It will pay you to In- vestigate. Write us to- day for catalog, prices, etc. ADVANCE CO. KING Iron Frame Greenhouses are the best growing hoiises and that's what yr»u are looking for. The unanimous verdict of King I'sers is Uiat the King is the best jtroducer and tlie Iiest value ever. liCt us send you the names of Kini,' owners near y^ui. JUST ASK THEM KING CONSTRUCTION CO. 28 King's Road North Tonawanda, N. Y. When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE. SHARP, PARTRIDGE & CO. Are Leaders in GREENHOUSE GLASS OUR PRICES WILL PROVE THIS. CHICAGO, ILL. I 466 W Erie Street CHICAGO | SASH BARS 32 feet or longer HOT BED SASH PECKY CYPRESS BENCH LUMBER mm GREENHOUSES ERECTED AND EQUIPPED COMPLETE IF DESIRED Write for Circular "I)" and Prices The A. T. STEARNS LUMBER CO. NEPONSET, BOSTON, MASS. Ind. J ETROPOLITAN ATERIAL CO. PATENTED Greenhouse Boilers and Construction Material Please Senii for Cattiwgt(e 1392-1414 METROPOLITAN AVE. BROOKLYN. N. Y. Evans 20th Century Arm Will not iwi^t tlie sliafting pipe. 'Jliret: limes the power of old style elbow arms Sf)Id only with Evans Challenge Machine Write for free Catalogue to QUAKER CITY MACHINK CO.. Ricliinond, Inil. GLASS for GREENHOUSE and HOT BED S.VSHES. Our ijrices can be bail Ipy mail, aud it will pay you to get tbem. We parry tbe largest stook of Speciall.T Selected tUasfl in Greater New York aud lai] supiily any ciuautity from a box to •A y'AT load on a one day notice, and at Uocli li(.tIIA^ $12 per 100 $100 per 1000 2500 at $95 5000 at $90 S. S. SKIDELSKY & CO. 1218 Betz Building Princess Dagmar Without Doubt The Best Crimson Carnation in Existence Oraers booked now for February delivery Rooted Cuttings: $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000 PATTEN & CO., TEWKSBURY, IVIASS. CHRYSANTHEMUMS All the Best Commercial Kinds Including Pompons, Anemones, Single and Early-flowering. Kind- ly letjus quote your requirements. ELMER D. SMITH & CO. ADRIAN, MICH. New Variegated Carnation MRS. B. P. CHENEY Strong Rooted Cuttings for February Delivery $i2.oo per loo. $ioo.oo par 1000. jQHN BARR, So. Natick, Mass. CARNATIONS F. DORKER & SONS GO. LA FAYETfE, IKD. New Red Carnation Prince Edward Early free bloomer, long: tjtem, no»- splitter; a most profitable variety. Rootw. Cutlinss, .S5.U0 per 100. A.. be:ge:ro\a/ lath St. & Clintuu A\e.. ]S'£WAKK, N. 0. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Have You Heard of the Cap Family? There are seven sisters and we have them all ready for im- mediate delivery. These are the finest varieties for pot plants ever introduced at $10.00 per hundred. CHARLES H. TOTTY MADISON, N. J. February 28, 1914 HORTICULTURE 291 GERANIUMS This catalog is now being mailed to the trade. MISCELLANEOUS PLANTS We have one million in 2-in. and 3-ln. pots ready for immediate shipment 1 the finest collection that has ever been offered to the American florist In Nov eltics, Ivv-leaved, Variesated, Scented, and over 100 Standard varieties repre- senting tiie highest development of Geraniums yet attained. We furnish good sorts at .?2.00 per 100, $lS..jO per 1000. Our new illustrated Geranium Catalog marks a new epoch in catalog making — is a maximum of the printers' art. If you don't get yours let us know. A general assortment of bedding plants ready for imme- diate shipment. Special price on large lots. ,?» 1-er 100 I'er 100 2-ln. ACAtYPH.*— Macafeana $'->..'jO ACIIVRANTHES— Emersonl, Besteri Mosaica 2.00 AGERATIM— Dwarf Wliite, Inimitable, Little V PO.MPON — Chrysanthemums in a large itssurtment, including all t.vpes 2.00 3-ln. $3.50 3.00 3.00 3.00 5.00 3.00 4.00 6.00 Per 100 Per 100 Marinka, 2-ln. FUCHSIA— Gerbert, Lieut. Mauritz, Minnesota, Goettingbam. etc HAKUV ENGLISH IVV — Extra strong stock HELIOTROPE — .\lliert Deleaux, Chieftain, Mme. de Blonay, Mme. Bruant LANTANAS — A. Cook, Aurora, lolanda, Har- kett's Perfection. Delicatissima, etc LEMON VERBENAS — Fine Stock MOONVINE— Noctillora, Leari 2.00 PETUNIAS— Double Fringed Jlixed Colors 2.00 Double Fringed White 3.00 SALVIA— Bonfire and Zurich 2.00 SENEtIO SCANDENS — or Parlor Ivy 2.00 S.MILAX — Good Strong Stoc'k 2.00 SWAINSONA— Alba, Rosea 2.00 $2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 3-in. $3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 4.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 C«NNA ROOTS in good astottment at popular prices. See list on page 226 of HORTICULTURE, issue of Feb.'Mth. White Marsh, Md. R. VINCENT, Jr , & SONS CO. Booked now for VALLEY forcing pips, LILACS and ROSE plants, for pot growing or for cut ; BULBS from Holland and Japan, all fall delivery. Address : AUGUST RdLKER & SONS, 51 Barclay St., or P. 0. Box 752, NEW YORK LOECHNaR&CO. JAPANESE LILIES LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS PALMS, AZALEAS, &c. 11 Warren St., New York, N. Y. IVrlle for quotations ^ur IVIo'fc'fco: ^ho lE^-r «!->« CHAS.SCHWAKE&CO.,lnc. Horticultural Importers and Exporters 90-92 West Broadway, New York NOW READY— Hohmann's Li'y of the Valley sample cases per 1000 flCW Liiium Ciganieums 7/9 -Inch. 300 per c«s« !•••• g/lO-inch. «26 " " J OF" ADVE:R-ri3ERS Page Advane* Co 319 Albany Cut Flower Ei 310 Allen, J. K 310 Alphano Humus Co 317 Anderson, S. A.. 305 Aphlne Mfg. Co. 317 Aschmann. G 298 Asmus, Geo 306 A y r c s Co., S. Bryson 302 Badgley Reidel & Meyer 310 Barr, John 200 Barrows & Son. 202 Bayersdorfer, H. & Co 307 Bay State Nur- series 299 Begerow, A I'M Bobbink & At- kins 209 Boddington, A.T.301 Bolgiano & Son, J 302 Boston Florist Letter Co 308 Breck, .1. & Sons.30^ Breck - Robinson Nurseries 299 Breitmeyer's, J. Sons 304 Bryan, Alonzo J. 298 Burnett Bros 303 Burpee. W. A. & Co 303 Champion, J. N. & Co 305 Child 8, John Lewis 298 Clarke's D. Sons. .304 California Seed Growers' Asso.303 Chicago Car- nation Co ,308 Page- Conard & Jones Co 298 Consumers' Fer- tilizer Co 31fi Cook, John 290 Cooke, Geo. II.. 304 Cottage Gardens Co 290 Cowee, W. J 308 Craig, Robt. Co. 292 Dards 304 Davenport. A. M.292 Dawson, H. S...292 Dickinson, A. & Co 320 D o r n e r, F. & Sons Co 290 Dreer. H. A. 292-318 Dunlop. John H.305 Dysart, R. J.... 308 Eastern Chemical Co 317 Eastern Nurser- ies 292 Ebel, M. C 297 Edwards EoUling Box Co 30S Elliott's, W.Sons.302 Ernest, W. H...318 Esler, J. G 318 Eyres 305 Farfiuhar, R. & J. & Co 300 Felthousen. J. E.29S Folev Mfg. Co.. 318 Ford, U. C 310 Ford, W. P 310 Fottler, Fiske & Kawson. 303 Freeman Orchid Co 298 Framingham Nur- series 299 Froment. H. E...310 Page Galvin, Thos. F. -.305-30(1 Gasser, J. M. Co. 305 Graham, Adam & Son 30C Grey, T. J. Co.. 303 Gude Bros. Co.. 305 Hail Association. 318 Hail & Roblnson.30o Hart, Geo. B.307-310 Heacock, Jos 298 Heinecken, Otto. 299 Henderson, A 298 Hess & Swol>oda,304 Hews, A. H. & Co 318 Hill, E. G. Co.. .308 Hitchings & Co. 319 Holland Nurser- ies 298 Hilflnger Bros. ..318 Holm & Olson.. 304 Hudson Carbon Co 31G Jacobs, S. & Sons 319 Johnson, J. Oli- ver 303 Hasting, W. F. Co 311 Keller, J. B.Sons.3M Keller, J. M. Co. 292 Kelway & Son.. .303 Kervan Co 310 King Construc- tion Co 318 Komada Bros .307 Kramer, F. H....30o Krocschell Bros. 319 Kuebler, W. n..310 Lager & IIorrell.298 Lemon Oil Co... 31(1 Leonard Seed Co.303 Leuthy. A. & Co.292 Loechner & Co..2'.il Page Lord & Burn- ham 320 May & Co., L. L.305 McCarthy, N. F. Co. 308 McConnell, Alex. 3(14 McHutchison & Co 292 McKenna & Son, P .305 McKenzie, John. 292 McManus, Jas...310 Meyer, Chas. F..302 Michell's Seed House 302 Michigan Cut Flower Ex 308 Millang, Chas... 310 Montreal Floral Exchange 310 Moore, Hentz & Nash 310 Murray, Sam'1...304 Nat'l Asso. Gar- deners 297 National N u r- seryman 299 Nicotine Mfg. Co.SlG Niessen, Leo. Co. 308 Oechslin, Ernest.298 Old Town Nur- series 299 Ouwerkerk, P 298 Palethorpe, P. R. Co 316 Palmer, W. J. & Son 304 Park Floral Co.. 304 Parshelsky Hros.319 Patten & Co 290 Peirce, E, Allan. 318 IVnnock - Median Co. 309 Pcnn the Flor- ist .305 Page Pierson, A. N...299 Pierson, F. R. Co 305 Plant Food Co., 20th Century.. 317 Poehlmann Bros. Co 308 I'ulverized Ma- nure Co 317 Quaker City Ma- chine Co 319 Randall's Flower Shop 306 Reed & Keller.. 310 Reid. Edw 311 Reinbcrg, Peter. 3(18 Renter's 306 Rice, M. Co 305 Roehrs, J. Co... 298 Roland, Thomas.298 R o 1 k e r, A. & Sons 291 Rosery, The.. ,..304 Sander & Son... 298 Scott, John 292 Scott, Robt. & Sou 299 Schiller 306 Schlldcr Bros. ...303 Schling. Max 305 Schultheis, A 298 Schwake. Chas. & Co. 291 Sheridan, W. F..310 Sharp, Partridge & Co 319 Siehrecht, Geo.C.310 Siggers & Sig- gers 319 Skidelsky, S. S. & Co 290 Slinn, B. S., Jr. 311 Smith, P. J 310 Smith & Co., E. D 290 Page Smith & Hemen- way Co 300 Smith, W.&T.C0.298 Smvth, Wm. J.. 304 Stamford Seed & Nursery Co. 303-304 Stearns. A. T. Lumber Co 319 Stumpp, Geo. M.304 Stuiupp & Wal- ter Co 317 Totty, Chas. H..290 Thorburn, J. M. & Co 302 Traendly & Schenck 310 ITnited Refriger- ating & Ice Machine Co.... 306 Valentine, J. A.. 304 Vincent, R., Jr., & Sons Co 291 Van Assche, F..318 Wants, For Sale. 315 Ward, R. M. & Co 292 Weber. F. C....305 Welch Bros. ...308 Whiltier & Co., W. B 299 Winter, Son & Co 303 Wood Bros 292 Woodruff. S. D. & Son 302 Woodrow ..'i: Mar- kctos 310 Young, A. L 311 Young, John 310 Yonng & Nugent.3(M Zangen. O. V....302 Zinn. J. A......30f> Zvolanck. Ant. C..302 For BUYERS' DIREGTORr AND REAOr REFERENCE 6U1DE, See Pages 312, 313, 314, 315 292 HORTICULTURE February 28, 1914 Tuberous Rooted Begonias, Gloxinias, Fancy Leaved Caladiums superioV'st^'ram You Can Buy Cheaper but Not Better Stock. BEGONIAS, Single in Separate Colors. Scarlet, crimson, rose, white, yellow and orange, 40c. per dozen; $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1000. 35e. per dozen ; $2.25 per white and BEGONIAS, Single In Choicest Mixture. 100; $20.00 per 1000. BEGONIAS, Double in Separate Colors. Scarlet, rose, yellow, 60c. per dozen; .$4.50 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. BEGONIAS, Donble In Choicest Mixture. 50c. per dozen ; $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. BEGONIAS, Frilled in Separate Colors. Scarlet, white, pink and yellow. These are with wavy and frilled petals, like some of the newer Petunias. 85c. per dozen ; $6.00 per 100. BBMONIAS, Dwarf Hybrid Lafayette. Brilliant crimson-scarlet, $1.50 per dozen; $12.00 per 100. BEGONIAS, Dwarf HybHd Duke Zeppelin. Pure rich scarlet, $1.25 per dozen; $8.00 per 100. CALADIUMS, Fancy Vtmred. The finest collection and the most ex- tensive stock In Amerlc i. Choice Standard Varieties, $1.75 per dozen- $12 00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. Choice Rare and New Va- rieties, $2.25 per dozen; $15.00 per 100; $140.00 per 1000. Recent Introductions. *:i.5ii per dozen ; $25.00 per 100. Choicest Mixture, $1.50 per dozen; $10.00 per 100; $95.00 per 1000. OIiOXINIAS, Dreer'« 8Bp»rb in Choicest Mixture or In Separate Colora. Ab blue, red, white, red with white edge, and blue with white edge, tiwu. pei auzen; $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. FRILLED TUBEROC8 BEGONIA. HENRY A. DREER, Inc. ches/nMt'Itreet PHILADELPHIA,' PA. The Above Prices Are Intended for the Trade Only. REIRIMS ROR DISMEIS All the Tarieties. Sturdy little stack, aasarpaised qaalitf. Any qoantily, selection as ordered BIRDS' IMEIST F'EIRIMS ASPUENIUM NIDUS-AVIS Largest Stock of Young Plants in America A. M. DAVENPORT, WATERTOWN, MASS. Natural — Four Standard Grades. Colored— Twenty Standard Colors. W* are headquarters — always carry sevfral hundred bales in stock. Can ship any grade in any quantity at a moment's notice. Bale (826 lbs.) lots or less. Write for prices and terms. McHUTCHISCN & CO. ™!iciMfE°'^^ 17 Murray St., NEW YORK BOSTON FERNS 2>^ in. '^To-i-Soo"*- ROOSEVELT, 2 1-2 in; $S per 100, $40 per 1000. WHITMANI COMPACTA 2 1-2 in. $5 per 100. $40 per 1000. 250 at 1000 rates. H.H.BARROWS&SON.Whitman.Mass. Boston Ferns Small Ferns for Dishes GERANIUMS, AZALEAS, ETC. JOHN Mckenzie NORTH CAMBRIDGE, MASS. Palms, Fems, Decorative and Foliage Plants Orders taken now for IMPORTED AZALEAS On hand a splendid itock of Fems in leading sorts. Also Cocos, Asparagus for Jardinieres. A. LEUTHY & CO. Perkins Street Nnrseries Rosllndale.— Boston, Miss. SEND FOR THE JOY BOOK HORSESHOE BULBOLOGY For 1914 RALPH M. WARD & CO. 71 MURRAY STREET. NEW YORK CHRYSANTHEMUMS — ROOTED CUTTINGS - John ShriinptoD. Nagoya, Patty, Uaaka, ChryNolora. $3."yle, Vlaud. etc., $'2.40 per 100; $;().oo per 1(M)0. 2^4-lnch Hellotropea. 3 varieties; Lan tanaa, 6 varieties; Marguerites, 3 varieties. $2.78 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Corre- npondence aoMclt^Kl. ALONZO J. BRYAN. Wa«k!aKtoa. New Jsner FERN DISH FERNS 13.50 per 100 &30.00 per 1000. Boston Ferns— — Whitman! Extra Strong 6 inch^ 50c each. ERNEST OECHSLIN MadisoB SL ud Gale Ave.. RIfU FOIESI II. Godfrey Aschmann 10i2 West Ontario St., Philadelphia, Pa. The only Reliable Importer, ti rower and U'liit legate Shipper for ^5 .t ear» of Azalea Indira in all niarketai»le colurs an<] Nices, pink, white, variegrateil. 10 he^t \arietle8, ftMe. 6, 7, 8-inch poU. 60c.. ;5r., $1.00, $1.25, $1.50 to $3.00.. Cash with onler. Send for list of Choice Gladioli JOHN LEWIS CHILDS Flowerfield, L. I., N. Y. Nursery Stock Fralt and Ornamental Trent. Shratta, Small FrultH. ( leniutiit. Ever^reviu and KoNen. Write for Trad* Ll^t. W. & T. SMITH COMPANY, Geneva, N. Y. HOLLAND NURbERI£S BEST BARDV RHOI>OOE>'UBON8, AZALEAS. CONIKKKIS, CI.B.UATIS, B. P. KO!SBH. 8HKIB8, AJt'l) BKB- BACEOUS I'LAATS. P. OUWERKERK, 216 lant St., WeelimkeD Helttts P. e No. 1. Hobokei N. I Poinsettia Pulcherrima Nice strong plants fro Trees, Shrubs, Roses, Vines, Herbaceous Perennials and Bedding Plants National Nurseryman Official organ of the American As- snclatloD of Nurserymen. Circula- tion aDion^ the trade only. Pub- Ilflhed Monthly. Subscription price $1.00 per year. Foreign sabscrlp- tl»nM $1.60 per year. In advance. Sample copy free upon application from thoRe In the trade enclosing their huRlncss card. National Nurseryman Pub. Co., JE- 218 LiTuigston Building ROCHESTER, NEW YORK KILLARNEY BRILLIANT The best Rose we have ever intro- duced. If your order has not been placed ORDER NOW We have a splendid lot of Own Root and Grafted plants that will be ready to ship the last of February. Own RoDt, $30.00 per 100; $250.00 per 1000 Grafted, 35.00 per 100; 300.00 per 1000 Plants from 21-2 inch pots Address all orders to ROBERT SCOTT & SON SHARON HILL, - - DELAWARE CO., PA. BOBBIIMK & A.TKINS PALMS AND GENERAL DECORATIVE PLANTS CONIFERS, SHADE AND ORNAMENTAL TREES iiMSi^Ecs-rioiM.: lN^^l'rE:c^ Nurserymen and Florists, RUTHERFORD, N.J. THE FRAMINGHAM NURSERIES 200 ACRES, TREES, SHRUBS, EVERGREENS, I VINES, ROSES, ETC. W. B. WHITTIER & CO. I'l'I'I'l'I'lM'l DEAL tIiIiIiIiIiIiMiIJ FINE STOCK OF RHODODENDRONS, „ ., KALMIAS AND Send for PriceLut ANDROMEOAS. FRAMINGHAM, MASS. FRELIMIMIAL. IM Write for Samples and Prices 26,000 Pacbysandra Terminalia. 10,000 Tbxub CuHpldata Brevlfolla out of Pots and Field-Urown for Llnln? out Our Catalogue for the Asking OL-D-TONA/IM NLJRSEIRIEIS M. P. HAENDLER, Prop. SOUTH NATICW, MASS. HARDY^iORTHERN 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 Deicriptive Catalosue for the asking THE BAY STATE NURSERIES, North Abin«:ton. MaM. In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture 300 HORTICULTUEE February 28, 1914 FARQUHAR'S FLOWER FOR THE FLORIST Write for our Wholesale Catalogue R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., ^SillV* VISITORS' REGISTER. Boston— E. G. Hill, Richmond, Ind. St. Louis, Mo.: B. Schreber, repre- senting John C. Moninger Co., Chicago. Los Angeles: Robert Fulton, repre- senting Henry & Lee, New York; C B. Knickman, of McHutchison & Co., New York. Cincinnati: Simon J. Hyder, Hills- boro; Jos. Hill, Richmond. Ind.; H. C. Neubrand, representing A. N. Pier- son, Cromwell, Ct. New York — A. Embury, representing Yonkers Nursery, Yonkers, N. Y.; W. R. Pierson, Cromwell, Conn.; Louis J. Reuter, Westerly, R. I.; Mr. and Mrs. Philip Breitmeyer, Detroit, Mich. prominent in the business and social life of Bayside, are expected to be present. The regular monthly meeting of the Lenox Horticultural Society was held in the Town Hall, Lenox, Mass., on Saturday evening, Feb. 7th. The at- tendance was hardly up to the usual standard. The schedules for the ex- hibitions were submitted and accepted. At the next meeting there will be a lecture on Silos. The twentieth annual ball of the society was a decided suc- cess and reflected great credit on Jas. Clifford, G. Ferguson, F. H. Butler, L. C. Peters, G. H. Thompson, who acted as committee on that occasion. Lancaster, Pa.: Mr. Nolan, repre- senting King Construction Co., No. Tonawanda, Pa.; Jas. Brown, Jr., Coatsville, Pa.; S. S. Pennock, Phila- delphia. Chicago— B. S. Chadwick, New York; Robt. Fulton, New York; R. Karlstrom, representing W. A. Manda, South Orange, N. J.; J. Gammage, Ontario; Robert Fulton, represent- ing Henry & Lee. New York; J. C. Robinson, of the J. C. Robinson Seed Co., Waterloo, Neb. Philadelphia: Charles W. Scott, Yokohama Nursery Co., New York City; Thomas Hill, Peninsula Seed Co., Port Huron, Mich.; William J. Stewart. Boston, Mass.; George W. Kerr, Doylestown, Pa.; Daniel H. Greene, Boone. Md.; Thomas T. Watt, Wellesley College, Mass. CLUB AND SOCIETY NOTES. The Bayside Grill Room, Bayside, N. Y., is the place, and Saturday even- ing, Feb. 28, is the time for one of those jovial social occasions which j Charlie Millang knows so well how to inaugurate and carry throfigh to sue- | cess. The affair this time is a "Kil- j larney" beefsteak dinner. A cabaret show and dancing are included in the program, and two hundred or more ladies and gentlemen, including many SOME FINE MELONS. The melons shown in the accom- panying picture were grown by C. W. Smith, gardener at the Lewis estate, GREENHOUSES BUILDING OR CONTEMPLATED. Manheim, Pa.— M. H. Hostetter, ad- dition. North Hero, Minn. — F. Keith, range of houses. Louisville, Ky. — Nanz & Neuner Co., house 27 x 160. Rutland, Vt.— Sidney A. Baker, ad- dition 45 X 110. Morris, III.— Morris Floral Company, two rose houses. Southington, Ct.— C. F. Curtis, South End, two houses. Ridgefield, Ct. — Peter Hornig, Main street, one house. Beverly, Mass.— Robert S. Bradley, Hale street, one house. Evansville, Ind.— Wm. Halbrooks, range of carnation houses. Eutte, Mont.— Englewood Floral Co., one house and boiler house. Lexington, Ky.— Michler Bros. Co., one Lord & Burnham house. Milwaukee, Wis. — A. M. Detmann & Son, 4 100 ft. Moninger houses. Leola, Pa. — W. B. Girven, range of carnation houses, next summer. Long Branch, N. J.— Sydney Stern- bach, Norwood avenue, one house. Montrose, Mass. — Montrose Green- houses, one Lord & Burnham house. Philadelphia, Pa.— Karl Muller, 63d street and Kingsessing avenue, one house. Joliet, III. — J. D. Thompson Carna- tion Company, one house and rebuild- ing, Moninger construction. Louisville, Ky. — A. Rasmussen, three rose houses, each 25 x 300, and six carnation houses, each 31 x 300. Northboro, Mass. — R. E. Wadsworth & Co., iron-frame house, 62x200. Lord & Burnham Co. have the contract which includes heating, ventilating and plumbing installation and the con- struction of the beds. Ridgefield, Conn. The one on the scales in the center weighed lOVi pounds, and the others slightly less. The variety is Read's Scarlet. Kroeschell Bros. Co., 446 W. Erie street, Chicago, have issued a new edition of their convenient carnation measuring device and authorize us to state that they will send one post tree to all who apply for same. More Red Devil Cutters Used Annually Than All Oitieis Combined I s.MITH H llt.MtNW.AV CO., Send fie. for sample No. 034 anil Booklet 40 styles, and understand why. SEND FOR BOOKLET ANY- HOW. 161 CH.VMBEBS ST.. NEW YOKK February 28, 1914 HOKTICULTUEE 301 HnHnHnHUHnHnHnHnHnMnMnMnHnMnMnMnMnHnHnHnH S A KUT IN KANNAS S n KING HUMBERT, $1.75 per 100; $15.00 per 1000 g " when other varieties are ordered in fair proportion, otherwise price as below ^^ I Boddington s Quality Cannas s n H n m n n n m n n n m n n u m u m n H n X n m n m n H n THE FIVE LEADING CANNAS n M n ■ n THE BEST BRONZE GANNA n M n m n m n m u F. O. B. NEW YORK OR CHICAGO IN THEIR RESPECTIVE COLORS KING tluz. ; HUMBERT. «a.75 per lUO; 6 frrt. 40 eta. $'^5.(H) per 1000. METEOR. per lOU; 4 feet. $1,110 per doz.; $8.00 $75.00 per 1(100. ROSEA OlfiANTEA. doz.; $4.75 per 100 THE BEST RED CANNA THE BEST PINK GANNA THE BEST^YELLOW GANNA THE BEST WHITE GANNA 3>4 feet. 60 otil. $45.00 per lOOO. tilSTAV CIMITKR. 3Vi to 4 feet. $1.00 per duz.: $».00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000. MONT BI.ANC. 3',^ feet hieh. 40 ets. per doz.; $3.75 per 100; $35.00 per lOOO. R id-flswiring, Green Foliage $1.85 doz. ; Lot ISIAN.\. M ct-s. per per 1(10: .$lfi.(K) per lOOU. A. BOIVIER. .1 feet. :!() rts. per doz.; $l.T.-iper KKl; $1.-..(I0 per 1000. BEAITE rOITEVlSE. ZVi feet. 40 cts. per duz.; $:;.75 per 100; $25.00 per lOOO. BLACK PKINTE. .■? to 4 feet. ,X5 rts. per d..z.; $2.2.1 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. CHARLES HENDERSON. 4 feet. 25 Its. per doz.; $1.85 per 100; $16.00 per 1000. CRIMnON BEnnER. 3 feet. 50 rts. per doz.; $2.7.'') |ier 100; $25.00 per 1000. nl RE OF MARLBORO. iVa feet. 35 cts. per doz.; $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000. J. I>. EISELE. 5 feet. 40 cts. per dnz.: $2.75 |ier 100; $25,00 per 1000. EXPRESS. 2 to 2'/^ feet. 40 ets. per d iz. : $2 75 per UK); $25.00 per 1000. PRKSinENT (LKVELANI). 3 feet. 35 (IS! per doz.; $2,00 per 100; .$17.50 per 1(100. PRKS. McKlNLEY. 2% to 3 feet. 35 ; $2(1,00 iier 1000. White and Cream Shades ALSACE. 3V<, feet. $1.75 |ler 100; $15 .30 rts. per 00 per 1000. doz. Pink-flowering Cannas L. PATRY. 4V. feet, 30 cts, per doz.; $1,S5 per 100; "$10, (in per lOOd, LOCISE. 5 feet. :15 cts. per doz.; $2.25 per 100; $20,00 per 1000, MLLE. HERAT. 4V> feet. 30 cts. per d.z. ; $1.75 per 100; $15,(X) per JOfK), VENIS. 3Vi feet. 40 cts. per doz.; $2.75 per 100; $25.00 per 1000, Bronze-leaved, Red-flowering Cannas BR.%NDTWINE. 4 to 5 feet. 50 cts. per doz.; $2 75 per 100; $25.00 per lOiK). DAVID HARIM. 3^. feet. 35 cts. per doz.; $2,25 per 100; $20,00 per 1000, EGANDALE. 4 feet. 35 cts, per doz.; $2,25 per 100: $20,00 per 1000, KiNti III'MBERT. 40 cts. per doz. ; $2.75 per lOO: $25.00 per 1000. LEONARD VAIGIIAN. 4\t, feet. $3.75 per KXI: $35.00 per 1000. Ml SAEFOLI.%. 6 feet. .35 eta. per d.z. ; .$2.25 per 100; $20.00 per 1000, ROBl'ST.A. 6 to S feet. .35 cts, per doz.: .$2.25 per 100; .$20.00 per 10(10 SilEN.ANDOAH. 6 feet .35 cts. per per 100; $20.00 per 100(J. doz. ; $2.2 4 to 5 feet. 15 cts. doz.; $4.25 per 100; Red, Gold-edged, Spotted and Yellow Cannas DIKE or YORK. eiicli ; 60 cts. per $40,00 per KKK), GLADIATOR. 4 feet. 30 rts. per doz.; $2,00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000. GL.ADIOFLOKA. 3y, feet. 35 eta. per doz,; $2,00 per 100; $1.8,00 per 1000, JEAN TISSOT. 5 feet. Xi cts. per doz.; $2.00 per 100; $17.50 per 1000. MAD. CROZY. 5Vi feet. 35 eta. per d .z. ;■ $2.25 per lOlf; $20.00 per IIXK). QIEEN CHARLOTTE. 314 feet. 40 Its per doz.; $2.75 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. PREMIER. 2Vi feet. 35 rts. per doz.; .$2.25 per 100; $20,00 per lOOfi. SOl'V. DE A. CROZY. 4 feet. 50 ctg. per doz.; .$2,75 per 100; $25,00 per 1000. Yellow Shades JSi^f FLORENCE VAIGIIAN. 5 feet. 40 cts. per doz.; $2.75 per 100; $25.00 per 10(10, RICHARD WALLACE. 4^! feet, 30 cts, per doz.; $2,00 per 100; $17.50 per 1000. Orange Shades WYOMING. 7 feet. 35 cts, per doz.; .$2,00 per 100; $18,00 per 1000. PENNSYLVANIA. 5 feet. .30 eta. per doz,; $1,85 per 100; $16,00 per 100(1. MRS. KATE New York, N. T. Jersey Grown Callas 1 1-2 inches in diameter and up. To clean out $50.00 per 1000 O. V. ZANGEN SEEDSMAN. HOBOKEN, N .J. Mention HORTICTJLTURB when wrlttng Place your order now for Ayres' Winter Flo^vering SWEET PEA SEED S. BRY50N A.YR.ES CO. " Rtfununid Sweet Pea Specialists^' SCNNTSLOPE. INDBPBNDBNCK, UO. J. BOLGIANO & SON WHOLESALE FIELD AND GARDEN SEEDS ErtabUshed 1818 WriU For Our Lo-w Prices LIGHT, PRATT and ELLICOTT STS. BALTIMORE, MO. SEED TRADE AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCUTTON Offlcers — President, Cbas. C. Massie. Hlnneapoiis, Minn.; 1st vice-president, J. H. Lopton, Mattltnck, N. Y.; 2nd Tlce - president, W. F. Tberklldson, PalnesTllle, O.; secretary, C. E. Ken- del; assistant secretary, 8. F. Wlllard, Jr., both of Clevelaad. O. Chicago Seed Notes. The Holland-grown gladioli are not regarded here with much favor. The bulbs are large but are not firm and often are of a spongy texture. The supply of Lilium formosum is de- cidedly short, the increased demand for them for cut flowers becoming greater each season. Chicago seed houses are having a good winter business in their whole- sale trade. They have done a very satisfactory shipping business in caladiums. cannas, tuberoses and bulbous stocit generally and in flower seeds, particularly asters, A general scarcity of European flower seeds is noted, especially Centaurea candidis- sima. Some of the California sweet peas are also scarce. Catalogues are now out and a very optimistic outlook is maintained for a lively business as soon as spring opens. The cold weather and the snow are regarded as favorable rather than otherwise to a good season. Among vegetable seeds some varieties of peas are not up to normal in quantity, noticeably the wrinkled sorts. Notes. New Haven, Ct. — Mrs. Piatt, wife of Frank S, Piatt, the well-known seeds- man, died at her home, 1149 Chapel street, on Feb. 16th. The Stokes Seed Store at 217 Mar- ket St., Philadelphia, is altering and improving their retail department. An entire new front will be one of the features. NEW CORPORATION. Los Angeles, Cal. — Dorman-Shaw Seed Co., capital stock, $10,000; incor- porators. Robert H. Dorman, Charles Shaw and A. J. Mitchell. NEWS NOTES. Whittford, Pa.— John Stanley has leased the greenhouses of J. C. Maull, consisting of about 50,000 sq. ft. of glass. Council Bluffs, la.— The F. W. Men- ary Nursery Co., which has been in the receiver's hands for nearly two years, has been purchased by the First National Bank for $31,000. The bank holds a judgment against the company for $58,168.12. Cold Storage Valley Of flnest qaality for Early and Late forc> lus In caHes of 1000, 500 and 350 pips at $16 per 1000. All expenses paid. Corp. of CHAS. F. MEYER t;, 99 Warren Street, NEW YORK You Can Make Big Cash Profits By Devoting Your Attention To The Sale Of ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS Plant seeds now. When potted As- paragus Plumosus Nanus often sells at $4.00, or over per hundred during June, July and August. Northern greenhouse-grown strain Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, J3.25 per 1000; $15,00 per 5000, Asparagus Hatcherll, 100 seeds, ,$1,00; 1000 seeds, $6.00, Aster Seed Queen of the Market Trd. Pkt. Oz. Dark Blue $0.20 $0.76 Light Blue 20 .16 Crimson 20 ."JS Blush Fink «0 .78 Rose Pink 80 .75 White 20 .75 Choiced Mixed 20 .65 Wire or writ* for oar 1914 Whole- sale Catalog. It will save yoa money. Contains complete list of best novelties and standard va- rieties. Get it. SEED HOUSE MICHELLS Dept. Q, 518 Market St., Philadelphia, Pi CANES : FRESH GUT ILLINOIS 6 to 8 Feet 97.00 per lOOO Wm. Elliott & Sons 42 Vesey St., NEW YORK Mention HORTICULTURE when writing Winter Orchid Sweet Pea are grown by over 3000 growers this winter. If you have not seen them in flower, ask your nearest grower and see for yourself. Nothing will pay bet- ter in the next ten years than these popular flowers. New seed will be read,v in August. To plant one house 20x100 will not cost you over $15,00, Write for information to the ORIG- INATOR. ANT.C.ZVOLANEK Sweet Pea Ranch LOMPOC, CALIF. GARDEN SEED BEET, CARROT, PARSNIP. RADISH and GARDEN PEA SEED In variety : alio other items of the short crop of this past season, as well as a full line of Garden Seeds, wlU be quoted ynn upon spplliiittnD tm S. D. WOODRUFF & SONS 82 Dey SL, NEW YORK and OBAMOK. COMM. February 28, 1914 HOETICULTURB 303 Sutton's Scefcs Special Agents in America : Winter, Son & Co., 64 Wall St., New York We sell Sutton's Seeds only. No stock carried. Send for cataloKUe. Famons English Flower, Vegetable and Graft Seeds SOW EARLY SEASONABLE SEEDS STOCKS, ASTERS, VINCA, VERBENA, CYCLAMEN, CINERARIA, SWFET PEAS. ETC. Write far 1914 lllwlrat.d Culalogue BLiRIMETT E SEEDSMEN 98 Chambers St., NEW YORK SEEDS for the FLORIST ASTERS— Rawson's Mid-summer Flowers early in August and continues until frost. Bright Rose, Purple, Lavender, Shell Pink, Pure White, Finest Mixed Trade Pkt. 35c.; Oz. $2.00 Sweet Peas, Cyclamen, Petunia, Verbena, Lily of the Valley from our own Cold Storage Plant. Our trade list mailed on application FOTTLER, FISKE. RAWSON CO., L^ofuit^H^i?. I^^fe" BCSTON PEAS, BEANS, RADISH and all Garden Seeds I Grow ere for the Trade LEONARD tbe Trade ^^ ^p^ SEED CO W. KINZIE 8TBEBT, CH1CA.«0 ONION SETS Write for Prices LAWN GRASS SEED WHOLESALE ONLY J. OLIVER JOHNSON, 1661 No. Leavitt St., Wicker Pk., Sta. CHICAGO, ILL. J. W. Edmundson. Mgr. M. W. Williaois, Sec'y California Seed Growers Association, Inc. Growers For Wholesale Dealers 8AN JOSE CALIFORNIA SEEDS FOR FLORISTS SPECIAL STRAINS OUR ASTERS. TYCLAIMEN AND PRI- MULiAS ARE UNEQUALLED. Tr»J Leyland (S (, i-cyidnu. ^Q \, Canadian, Boston-LiverpooL .Mar. 7 ^ \ Bohemian, Boston-Liverpool. .Mar. 14 ^ J^ North German Lloyd. g; v; K. Willielm n., N. Y. -Bremen. Mar. 10 \ V Oneisenau, N. Y. -Bremen Mar. 12 r» Y Berlin. N. Y.-Medifrn Mar. 14 Jj ^^ Red Star. :y, Vaderland. N. Y. -Antwerp. .Mar. 4 SJ Kroonland, N. Y. -Antwerp. . .Mar. 11 ^ White Star. Olvmpic, N. Y.-Soutliampton.Mar. 4 Celtic, N. Y.-Medifr'n Mar. 7 Baltic. X. Y.-Liverpool Mar. 12 u Cymric, Boston-Liverpool Mar. 14 . V Canopic, Boston-Medit'r'n Mar. 14 (V \^ '*' To the creditors of Edward J. MacMulkin, of Boston, in the County of Suffolk, and district aforesaid, bank- rupt: Notice is hereby given that on the thirteenth day of February, A. D. 1914, the said Edward J. MacMulkin was duly adjudicated bankrupt; and that the first meeting of his creditors will be held at a Court of Bankruptcy, at Rooms 121-122, Post Office Building, in said Boston, on the sixth day of March, A. D. 1914, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, at which time and place the said creditors may attend, prove their claims, appoint a trustee, ex- amine the bankrupt and transact such other business as may properly come before said meeting. James M. Olmstead, Referee in Bankruptcy. Boston, Feb. 24, 1914. ALEX. McCONNELL 611 FIFTH AVENUE NEW YORK CITY Telegrnphio orders forwarded to any prirt of the United Suites. Cjinada, and all principal cities of Kurnpe. Orders tnnisferred or intrusted li.v tiie trade to our selection for delivery on stenmslitps or elsewhere receive special atleutluu. Cost of Cabling Foreign Deliveriei Must be prepaid Reference or rash must aeoompany all orders from unknown <'orre»«piiiideDttt. Cable Address, ALEXCONNKLL. STAMFORD, CONN. ''Quality Shop" Will take care of all your or^lers for de- signs or cut Houers. Stamford Seed & Nursery Co., 43 Atlantic SL DAVID CLARKE'S SONS Deliver orders from any part of the country to New York City Or OUT-GOING STEAMERS Write or Telegraph 2139-2141 Broadway, ■ New York Telephone 1552-1353 Columbug Established 1874 FI.OKIST N. E. Cor. 44 St. & Madison Avenae. N. Y. City (Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery A.sso.} Flowers shipped on all Steamers. Special Correspoo- dence in all the large cities of Europe and the British Colonies. Telegraph and Cable address, Dardsflor. YOUNG & NUGENT 42 West 28 St., NEW YORK "FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH" GEORGE M. STUMPP 761 Fifth Ave., Cor. E. 58tli SL NEW YORK CITY THE ROSERY 23 STEUBEN ST. FLOWER DEUVERIES FOR ALBANY AND VICINITY Members Flnrist-;' Telegraph Delivery FLOWERS delivered promptly in Buffalo, Niagara Falls, East Aurora, Lockport, Tonawanda, Lancaster and other Western New York cities and towns. 304 Main Street BUFFALO, N. Y. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association February 28, 1914 HORTICULTURE 305 NEW ENGLAND FLOWER DELIVERIES Send (lower orflere for delivery in Boston anil all New Knglantl pointN to THOS. F. GALVIN 126 Tremont St., Boston P. McKENNA & SON (Est«.illiih».() 1SS1.) 770 St. Catherine St.. West MONTREAL, CANADA We give Special Attention to Telegraphic Orders WASHINGTON- 91S F ST. N. W. F. H. KRAMER \uto delivery of Designs and Flowers to any andress in Washington. StocU wrrt Work Fi-st Clans F. R. PIERSON CO. FLORISTS AND PLANTSMEN TARRYTOWN ON HUDSON, - N. Y. Mi-iiiiifr i>f Florists' Telegraph DellTery AL.BAN'T, N. Y. Flowers or Design Work DELIVERKO IN .M>B.\NY .\NI> VI( INITT ON TKLKOKAI'HIC OKDKB 11 NORTH PEARL STREET. ALBANY, N.Y. ST. LOUIS, MO. FRED C. WEBER 4326-28 Olive St. Mefnher Florists TrU'graph Delivery Association NO TICE I NIT I A LS. We have one store only The Far-Famed Flowers of TORONTO DellverPil on mail or telesrraph order for any oi-eHNi4>n. io any part of the nornlnlon. JOHN H. DUNLOP M Vonee Nt., TO HON TO. OXT. f.oty.'i;.; OUDE BBOi-CO FLORISTS • 214 F ST. HO WASHINGTON D.C. ^GUDE'S Member FlorlRts* r..i. iitii i»*'i;\*Tv MONTREAL HALL & ROBINSON All Transfer Orders Filled Under Per. soDal Supervi* 825 ST. CATHERINE ST., W. "°" Flowers by Telegraph Leading Retail Florists Listed by Towns for Ready Reference. Orders transferred by telegram or otherwise to any of the firms whose address Is here given will be promptly and prop- erly filled and delivered. Altian.v. N. Y.— H. O. E.vres. 11 N. Pe.Trl St. AIliMny. N. Y.— The Kos^ir.v. 2."! Stenlien St. Unston— Tho.s. F. Giilvin. 12C Treinimt St. Bcstnn— Peiin, the Florist, 37-43 Brom- field St. ncistiin— ^Inn, the Florist. 1 Piirk St. HuCf:ilo, N. Y'.— S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St. BnlTalo, N. Y.— Palmer's, 304 Main St. Chioafc'o. Til. — Schiller the Florist, George Asniii.s, iMj^r. Chicii(.'0— William J, Smyth, Michigan Ave. and 31st St. Clevel.ind. O.— J. M. Gasser Co., Euclid Ave. nenver, Col.— Park Floral Co., 1643 Broadway. Dptroit, Mloh. — .1. Breltmeypr'g Sons, corner Broadway and Gratlcit Aves. K.insa.s City, Mo. — Samuel Murray, 913 Grand Ave. Montreal. Can.— Hall & Robinson, 825 St. Catherine St., \V. Montreal. Can. — P. McKenna & Sons, 770 St. Catherine St.. West. New London, Conn. — Renter's. New Haven, Conn. — J. N. Champion, 1026 Chapel St. New York— David Clarke's Sons. 2139- 2141 Broadway Ne\i York— Alex. McConjell. 571 5th Ave. New Y'(irk--YounB & Nugent, 42 W. 2.Sth. New York -Dards, N. E. corner 44th St. and Madison .Ave. New York— Max Scliling. 22 W. ."snth St. New York — George M. Stumpp, 761 Fifth Ave. New York— Thos. F. Galvin. B'ifth Ave., at 4fith St. Norwich. Conn. — Reuter's. Oinalia. Neb. — Hess & Swoboda. 1415 Farnuin St lioi-licster, N. Y.— J. B. Keller Sons. 25 Clinton Ave., N. St. Louis, Mo.— Fred C. Weber. 4226-28 Olive St. St. P.iiil, Minn.— Holm & Olson. Inc. St Paul. Minn.— L L May * Co St.iniford, Conn.— "Qn.ility Shop;" Stam- ford Seed & Nursery Co. Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y.— F. R. Pier- son Co. Toronto. Can.— J. H. Dunlop, 96 Yonge St. Washington. D. C— Gude Bros., 1214 F St. Washington, D. C— F. H. Kramer, 915 F St.. N W. \A'asliincron. D C. — George H. Cooke. Westerly. K. I. — Renler's. Wori'csier. Mass. — Randall's Flower Shop. 3 Pleasant St. NEWS NOTES. Stamford, Ct. — The Hollywood and Glenbrook greenhouses have been purchased by Hugh Campbell. New York, N. Y.— Leo Glick has purchased the retail store of J. Chio- tis at Lexington avenue and 23d street. Toledo, O.— C. W. Mordoff. F. B. Thompson and others have purchased the business of the Art Floral & Decorating Co. Evansville, Ind. — The store and business of the Evansville Floral Co., Second street, have been purchased by Karl Zeidler, Jr. Elmhurst, N. Y. — John Donaldson has so'd his property here for public improvement purposes. He will oc- cupy it, however, until about July Ist. ORDERS FOR NEW YORK WIRE OR PHONE TO MAX SCHLING 22 West Sgth Street, adjoining Plaza Hotel Kest Klorists in the States as Kelcrenccs EUROPEAN ORDERS EXECUTED Members of tbe FlorUtH Tnleicrapb Delivery. »OSTON. MASS. • Tenn, Tlu- Telecrraph FlorUt" Menjber of Florists' Telegraph D.-llvery 37-43 BROMFIELD STREET' Transfer your orders for flower or plant deliveries to 7IWM The Florist ^11 ill lParkSt.,BostOD YALE AND ALL CONNEC- TING POINTS Flower and Plant Deliveries. J. N. Champion & Co. 1026 Chapel St., New Haven, Conn. THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, Euclid Avenue M. RICE CO. The Leading Florists' Supply and Ribbon House 12?0 Race Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. St. Paul, Minn. L. L. MAY & CO. Catalogue Frt>e on Application Order Your Flowers for delivery in this section lri>m the LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST BUFFALO S. A. ANDERSON 440 MAIN STREET Special Deliveries Niagara Falls and Lockport 306 HOETICULTUEE February 28, 1914 PHILADELPHIA NOTES. The West Philadelphia Rod and Gun Club, of which Marie Mills and W. K. Harris, Jr., are among the rul- ing elders, gave a theatre party on the 17th inst., which was largely at- tended by members of the craft. We are informed that the affair netted the club two hundred dollars. The sympathy of the trade goes out to George W. Kerr of the Burpee staff, whose mother passed away on the 18th inst. She made her home with her son at Doylestown, Pa., and for a number of years was his housekeeper in Wol- verhampton, England, where Mr. Kerr was in business previous to coming to America. The Kerr family have been established for many generations in the seed and nursery business in Dum- fries, Scotland. H. Bayersdorfer & Co. report the largest mid-winter movement of bas- kets and other standard florists' material in their experience. Two to three hundred cases are now due on three steamers, much of which will be forwarded at once to fill urgent orders. Rattan vases with glass receptacles are having a tremendous run. These and much of the basket stock are now received in natural color and are fin- ished up to order in various tints and duocolors by the color spray process, as required by customers. "A valuable etching of a distin- guished face" is the way H. H. Battles sends his customers a little leather case about the size of a railroad ticket. When opened it's a mirror, and the pleasant joke is on the customer. The latter swallows it of course — that is, he puts it in his pocket. Good adver- tising. It takes H. H. of Phila. and Penn of Boston to show them the way. We understand, however, the "Black- board Association" intend to do some- thing some day that will vindicate their standing and prove an alibi. Any one who has novelties to show the trade should not forget the excel- lent opportunity furnished by the monthly meetings of the Florists' Club — first Tuesday every month. No mat- ter whether you are or are not a mem- ber. Come along and show what you have. If you are not careful you might sell some of it — and at no cost for advertising. Just think of the joy of beating out those trade paper people and getting space for nothing! The feature at the next monthly meet- ing will be an illustrated lecture on geraniums by R. A. Vincent, of White Marsh, Maryland, Tuesday evening, March 3rd. ST. LOUIS NOTES. Vandevoort's department store will on March 1st open a department for nursery stock of all kinds. W. S. Wells will have charge of this de- partment. Chas. Beyer had a narrow escape from freezing out last week when their boiler burst. Several dozen coal oil stoves were employed at once and a new boiler was soon installed. Some of the stock suffered greatly but from reports the loss was only small. New Orleans has been luxuriating, so the press dispatches state. In her first snow storm in ten years. WASHINGTON NOTES. The sympathy of the entire trade is with Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Bowdler on the loss of their little daughter, Janet L. Bowdler. The little girl was nine months old. At the meeting of the Florists' Club Tuesday evening. March 3, the annual election of officers will take place. At this meeting also the proposed Smith Memorial will be taken up as will other matters of equal im- portance. The Retail Merchants' Association, of which a number of local florists are members, held their third annual get- together dinner at the Shoreham Ho- tel. William F. Gude, William Marche, Frank Miller and S. D. Blackistone were among those pres- ent. William P. and Adolphus Gude have conveyed their individual holdings in thirty-seven acres of property in Ana- costia and in this city, improved by about 350,000 square feet of glass, dwellings and other buildings, to Gude Bros.. Inc. While the consider- ation is not named in the deed, it is said that the corporation has given them a mortgage for part payment on the property of about $120,000. Members of the House of Represen- tatives are continuing to introduce bills looking to the inclusion of seeds, bulbs, scions and cuttings into the parcel post system and all such bills are going the same route— to the Com- mittee on Post Ofllces and Post Roads. If it is the desire of those who use the mails for the transmission of such merchandise that a bill of this nature be enacted into law, they should in- form their Congressmen of the fact. The eight-hour law for women came into being on Tuesday afternoon last, when President Wilson placed his signature on the Congressional Act. The stores have all prepared to meet the requirements of the law. Under its provisions records must be kept of the hours at which all female em- ployees report for duty, go and re- turn from lunch, and of their dis- missal at the end of the day, as well as of salaries paid and other Informa- tion. Three inspectors are to be em- ployed to see to the enforcement of the law. CHICAGO NOTES. John Steinmetz of 1643 N. Halsted street is acting as local salesman for R. M. Ward & Co., New York. Mrs. Chas. McKellar was brought home from the Henrotin hospital last Thursday and is slowly recovering from a severe operation. Guy French, who recently broke his shoulder, is getting about again. Mr. French is manager of the carnation ranges of the Poehlmann Bros. Fritz Bahr who has been in Califor- nia most of the winter is back to his home at Highland Park, 111., where his four children are ill with diphtheria and scarlet fever. The Foley Greenhouse Co. has de- livered its first carload of wood work to Morton Grove, for the new Poehl- mann range. The rest is being turned out rapidly and the new factory is proving in some ways superior to the old one in facilitating rapid work and convenient handling. A CORDIAL INVITATION l8 extended to the trade t« rlsit and Inspect our new ef^tabllsbment. Fifth Avenue at 46th Street, New York City. IMSF'IER by Telegraph or otherwise fur delivery of Flowers to Steamers, Theatres, »t Residences in New York and vlclnUy executed In best manner. Thos. F. Galvin, Inc. EsUblished 1847 Fifth Ave., at 46th street, NEW YORK THREE STORES IN BOSTON CHICAGO And Neighboring Towna Are Thoroughly Cavered by SCHILLER, THE FLORIST (Member Florists Telegraph Dellrery). Flowergrani or Mail Orders from florist* anywhere carefully filled and delivered under the supervision of GEORGE ASMUS, Mgr. 2221-2223 W. Madison SL, CHICAGO. •Phone West 822 REDTER'S Memheri Floriit* Telegraph Delivery STORES IN New London and Norwich, Conn, and Westerly, R. I. We cover the territory between New Haven and Providence CLEVELAND A. GRAHAM & SON 5523 Euclid Ave. Will take good care of your orders. Members of F. T. D. AssociattQn. RANDALL'S FLOWER SHOP HARRY I. RANDALl,, Proprietor. Phone: Park 94 3 PLEASANT ST.. WORCESTER, MASS. &f mi'r Florists Telegraph Delivery Association The outlook here is favorable to a large attendance at the joint meet- ing of the State Florists' Asso- ciations of Illinois and Indiana, at Danville, 111., March 10-11. A. Kohl- brandt, who is interested in its pro- motion, says the success of the Illinois meeting last year is waking up all connected with the trade to its possi- bilities as a place to exhibit their flowers and to meet prospective cus- tomers. This territory is very desir- able to the shippers in the Chicago market. UNITED ICE MACHINES For Florists and Greenhou»««. i Hundreds In successful storei everywhere. Let us show you thell | economy. AsU for Catalog XL UNITED REFRIGERATOR & ICE MACHINE CO., Kenosha, Wis. February 28, 1914 HOETICULTURE 307 QUALITY SCRIPT LETTERS Our Script Letters Are Sold As Low As Right Quality Letters Can Be Sold. We Cannot Meet Low Price Competi- tion With Our Standard Goods. The Letters We Offer Are Well Finished, Uniform In Color and First Class Every Way. They Give Tone To Any Work Where They Are Used. Send for a Sample of Our Goods and of the Cheap Stuff Offered In Competition and Compare Them. That's All. We Buy No Job Lots. IIM iBk,L.L. F'L.ORISI-S' SI^P>F>I_IES we hold to high standard. When there is anything new worth having we sell it. Special for this week: — St. Patrick's Day Hats, Pipes and Other Conceits for sending out with March 17th orders. HP A YTR^nnRrrR it PO Philadelphia, pa. ■ ^r^ ■ fcr%<^l^\#l*i fclm i.„t. ^fv,...*, «» - ..»*» am,r.ii»^Tp.. $3.(10 prr 100. Ordi»r illrtM-t «r hiiy Inutt .Tiiur Inral supply dt^ler. lii^iNt oa having the BOSTON InHCriptioDH. KnililemN, etc. Always In .«.l...k. BUY BOSTON FLOWERS N. F. McCarthy & co., 112 Arch St.. 31 Otis St. BOSTON'S BEST HOUSE CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO C MANUPACTUMKRB t PHItADBLPMIA. PA. ROBERT J. DYSART PUBLIC ACCOUNTANX AND ADDITOB Simple methods of correct aecountinfi: especially adapted for Sorists' use. BOOKS BALANCED AND ADJUSTED Merchants Bank Buildlnji: 40 STA 1 t. b I BOSTON Telephone Main 58 When writing to advertUers kindly meiXtofi HORTICULTURE. = The Advertisers Represented Here are the Leading S . E Concerns in the Whiilesaie Flower Trade s ?iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiimiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiniiii? WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS — ^"^"^^ Roses Am. Beauty, Special " " Fancy and Extra No.i Killamey, Extra " Ordinary Richmond, Hilhngdon, Extra " " ( )rdinary . . Maryland, ,Ward,Tait, Sunburst. Ex. '• " *' '* Ordinary Russell, Shawyer Carnations, Fancy " tirdinary Cattleyas Lilies, Longiflorum Cdllas I. ily of the Valley. Paper Whites, Roman Hyacinths .... Kreesias Daffodils Tulips Violets Mignonette Dai.ses • Sweei Peas Gardenias Adiantum -.• Smilax Asparagus Plumosus, Strings (loo).. ** '* & Spren. (loobchs.).. CINCINNATI February 23 5.00 25.00 20.00 10.00 6.00 10.00 6.00 8.00 I 6.00 3.00 2.00 35-00 10.00 10.00 3.00 to to . to 3.00 to ,50 10 5.00 to 1. 00 to 1.00 to 25.00 to 1.00 to 12.50 to 40.00 to 25.00 to 40.00 30.00 25.00 15.00 10.0c 15.00 8.00 10.00 8.00 4.00 3.00 50.00 12.50 12.50 4.00 3.00 4.00 4.00 4,00 •75 6.00 1.50 1.50 30,00 *i.5o 15.00 50.00 50.00 CHICAGO February 23 35.00 to 40.00 I PRICES — Per 100 TO DEALERS ONLY PITTSBURG 25 00 20-00 10.00 6.00 10.00 4.00 10.00 4.00 2.50 t.oo 35-00 10.00 10.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 2.00 2.00 -25 4.0a I.iO 1. 00 25.00 ■ 75 12.00 35«> 35-0O 30.00 I 25.00 15.00 10.00 15.00 800 15.00 8.00 40c 2.00 50.00 12.50 12.00 4 00 4.00 5.00 4.00 5.00 ■75 6.00 2.00 3.00 30.00 1. 00 18.00 50.00 50.00 BUFFALO February- 23 60.00 20.00 15.00 February 23 12.00 6.00 10.00 6 00 10.00 6.00 2. 00 30.00 10.00 8.0c 3.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 ■50 2.00 1.00 ■50 20.00 1. 00 40.00 25.00 75.00 50.00 20.00 15.00 10. oc 15.00 8.00 15.00 10.00 3.00 2.50 40.00 12 00 tO.OC 4.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 .6c 5.00 1 25 1.00 25.00 1-25 15.00 60.00 35^oo 40.00 25. uo 15 00 8 00 4.00 10 00 4.00 8.00 to 50.00 3500 20.00 12.00 6.0D 12.00 8.00 12.00 4.00 to to 6.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 3.00 3500 to 45.00 to 15.00 to 10.00 3.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 3.00 to 4.00 3.00 to 5-00 •<5 to .•" 4.00 to 6.00 to 3.00 ■ 50 to to to 1.25 1.25 i5-fO 25.00 3500 20.00 50.00 50.00 POEHLMANN BROS. CO ISupplv of Beit Cat Flowers all the Year Around 72-74 EAST RANDOLPH ST., - - CHICAGO. If IntereNtecl. seinl uh your name ami aHflress for onr w«»ekly prir** lUt. PETER REINBERG~ I WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS 37 RANDOLPH STREET ■ - ■ ■ CHICAGO, ILL. WELCH BROS. CO. AvlERIC^N BEAUTY. K1LL\R^FY, RICHMOND. MARVUAND AWD • LL THE SUPERIOR ROSES, LILY OF THE VALLEY. CARNATIiJNS. ORcHlDS BEST PRODUCED 226 Devonshire Street. Boston, (Mas*. CHICAGO CARNATION CO. A. T. PYFER, Manager 3D East Randolph Street, CHICAGO. ILL. Wired Toothpicks Manufactured by W.J. COWEE, Berlin, N.Y. 10.000 $1.75. 50.1100 $7.50. Sample free For aale by dealers. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, Inc. WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS ConslKnments Solicited Hardy Fancy Fern Oar Specialty 38-40 BROADWAY. DET!{QIT, MICH E.G.HILLCO. Wholesale Florists f9I^IHIVIOr>JD, IIM^. Please mention Hortlciiltare whea wrtttaa. February 28, 1914 H 0 E T I C U L T U R E 309 Flower Market Reports Witli tlie incoming ot BOSTON Ltijt we have, very ap- propriately, an ameliora- tion of vveati^ti »ii.i sanuy sKies aud a spring liKe atmosphere. The gen- erous (juautity ot suow now ou the ground, however, effectually precludes any thought of spriug operations out of doors but cannot prevent luxuriant deveiopnitm uuder glass and there are unmistakable signs that the flower market is about to experience a big drop m values — the first of any consequence since Christmas. Prices at present writing are not much af- fected but, judging by the accumula- tion already started in the wholesale markets it is ouiy a question of days or probably hours, when the deluge will get in its work and the bargain hunter will resume his position ot im- portance which he had to abdicate months ago. American Beauty roses are still scarce but other standard va- rieties are in satisfactory supply, with quality very good. Carnations are also coming in freely and of ex- cellent quality. Bulbous stock is ex- ceedingly plentiful and selling low. Ot cattleyas there are enough, with dendrobiums elbowing them a bit in decorative work. Sweet peas, if of Spencer type are making a record; otherwise they drag far behind. Vio- lets swarming everywhere. No warm weather in BUFFALO sight but the mercury holding around the zero mark for another week. It really has been too cold for the good of the flower business. The merchants' windows are beautifully decorated with spring plants, such as azaleas, lilacs, cyclamen, hyacinths, tulips and daffodils, and making an effective at- traction for the buyers. There have been no bargain sale signs dis|)layed, though the time is near, as the market is gradually filling up. especially on bulbous stock, and as the Lenten days are drawing near it is hoped that milder weather will also come with it. Carnations are plentiful in the ordinary quality, and roses are com- ing in more plentifully. Lily of the valley, violets, Roman hyacinths, and practically everything along the line are had in good supply. The tone of the market CHICAGO is very good. With the exception of violets, which are arriving in almost unlimited quantities, ail good stock sells out each day. The Hudson River district seems to have an inexhaustible supply of violets which are being shipped here in larger quantities that can be sold to advantage, while on the other hand, local growei;s of singles are now cut- ting heavy crops for the first time this season. There is really no quotable price on violets in large lots. Growers of fancy sweet peas are reaping a harvest now. The large butterfly vari- eties bring ?2.00 and $2.50 per 100 and sell more readily than the small com- mon ones at one-third the price. There is such a difference between the old and the new that growers have only to visit the market now to know how to plan for next season. Short roses are short in supply. Long ones are more plentiful but not in sufficient quantity to reduce the price, which "< -. DOUBLE WHITE KILLARNEY ;, 'I'lic best White Kosc nil the iiiarKet toilay, splendid Inrge lieuvy buds, un- usual value. Special ?IO.nO per 100 K.\tra 8.IKI Per 100 First «.00 per 100 Seer 100 VALI^EY — Tllo famoas P/.M liraiul. Special **.»» per 1«<> K.vtra SWO Pf- K"' GARDKNIAS Special $3.(!0 per doz ; $20.00 per 100 Fancy X.OO per do7. ; l.l.OO per 100 Speci.ll. In lots of 50 or more, as- sorted lengths, $12.60 per 100. ACACIA— The genuine ijuliescens— beiiutiful sprays of brilliant golden yellow. A rare and choke Item. At- tracts the buyer b oliing tor souie- tliins unusual. While the crop lasts: I'er bunch, $2.50. FORSYTHIA— Extra large bunches, spleudid long sprays, $2.60. Pl'.SSY YVII.LOWS— 50c and ;6c per bunch. . FOR ST. PATRICK'S DAY— Green Carnation Dye, 5Uc per package. RIUBONS .ANn SLl have not received one PPLIES— Manv new patterns in Exclusive Ribbons, of our new catalogues write us and we will send you If you a copy. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO. The Wholesale Florists ot Philadelplua. NEW YORK 117 West 28th St. PHILADELPHIA 1608-20 Ludlow St. BALTIMORE Franklin &St.PaulSts. WASHINGTON 1216H.SI..N.W. WHULESALE FLOWER MARKETS — TRADE PRICES — Per 100 TO DEALERS ONLY Roses Am. Beauty, Special ■• " hancy and Extra No. I Killamey , Extra '* Ordinary Richmond, Hillingdon, Extra " ** Ordinary Maryland, Ward, Taft, Sunburst, Extra . " *' " " Ordinary • •• . Russell, Shawyer Carnations, Fancy " Ordinary Cattleyas Lilies, Longiflorum Callas... . Lily of the Valley Paper Whies, Komsn Hyacinths Kreesias Daffodils Tulips ■ Violets Mignonette Daisies >weet Peas ■ Gardenias Adiantum ■ Smilax Asparagus Plumosus, Strings (loo) " " & Spren, Cioo Bchs.) BOSTON February 26 7500 30 00 15.00 IQ.OO 50.00 20 00 10 00 6.00 30.00 15.00 10.00 3.00 6 00 3.00 b.oo 3.00 10.00 2 50 1.00 20.00 10.00 2. 00 1. 00 1. 00 1.50 z.oo 4.00 ■50 20.00 75 12.00 35.00 xo.oo 6.00 10,00 6.00 10.00 6.00 15.00 3.00 2.00 35-00 12,00 12.00 4.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 4.00 .50 6.00 2.00 1.50 25.00 1. 00 15.00 50.00 35-00 ST. LOUIS February 23 50.00 25.00 12.50 10.00 6.00 10.00 6.00 10.00 6.00 8.00 4.00 b.oo 4.00 3.00 1.50 40.00 10.00 10.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 2.00 3.00 to .20 to to .25 4. CO to to to i.oo to 12. 00 to 35.00 to 15.00 to 4.00 2.00 50.00 12.50 12 50 4.00 4.00 4.00 3.00 4 00 •50 6.00 I.OO 1.25 15.00 50.00 25.00 PHILA. February 23 62.50 to to to to to to to to to to 35.00 ts.OO 10.00 4.00 10.00 4.00 4.00 6 00 4.00 2.00 3500 10.00 10.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 to 2.00 to 1.00 15.00 3500 25.00 to 75-00- 50.00 25.00 15.00 8.00 15.00 8.00 15.00 8.00 25.00 500 3.00 50.00 12.50^ 12.50 4.00 3.00 4.00 3.00 5-00 -75 5.00 3.00 1.50 20.00 1.50 20.0» 50.00 50.00 holds steady as it has done ever since the holidays. There are enough American Beauties to meet the de- mand and quality is fair. There is very poor sale for poor carnations of which there are many. Good ones sell well at a fair price. There is a good call for lilies and a fair demand for orchids and lily of the valley. The snow embargo NEW YORK and low tempera- tures of late have played the mischief with flower re- ceipts, causing uncertainty and exas- perating decays in delivery and much loss from freezing, the latter often due to unskilful packing. The same causes have operated to greatly cur- tail the outgo, so that even under stress of inclement weather much stock has accumulated in wholesale hands and the street men have been unable to take advantage of this so far. But if all indications are con- sidered, the opportunity for the street man is about to present itself and then will come a six weeks' sparring tournament between wholesalers and specu'ators such as only New York can furnish. Bulbous stock occupies the major portion of the sales tables at the present time. Tulips are in the lead as to quantity and variety and they certainly are fine. Violets can- not seem to escape the "hoodoo" which has followed them all through the season. There is no hoodoo on sweet peas, however, although they must be Winter Spencers to realize {Continued on page Jff) ^10 HORTICULTURE February 28, 1914 H. E. FROMENT Wholesale Commission Florist, Choice Cut Flowers, ■n West SStt St. NEW YORK Telephones: 220«, 3201, Madison Square. Moore, Hentz & Nash Wholesale Commission Florists SS and 57 West 26th Street Xelephone No. 7S« Ma««» V«kBil#- Madison Square nCW 1 Ol K — WM. P. FORD — Wholesale Florist 107 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK Call and Inspect the Best Establlsbment In the Wholesale Flower District. GEO C. SIEBRbCHT WHOLESALE FLORIST CONSIGNMENS SOLICITED rH0HB{M8j MADISON SO.. NEW YORK JOHN YOUNG t^l^s^l^ F*i^ris-t 53 WEST 28lh STREET NEW YORK CITY Consignments Solicited Phone 7362 Madison Square THE KERVAN COMPANY Ferns, Moss'^. Wild Srallax, Galax, IST5 ZonsitSnmentr^ 3o/ic/ted B. S. SUNN, JR. V I O LET S CARNATIONS, ROSES S5 and 57 W. 26th St., New York Shipping Orden Carefully Filled Flower Market Reports (CpMinued from page ?(>;> anything like a normal price. Of the exceptional things snapdragons and calendulas are making a fine record. Quantities of cattleyas of inferior quality are unloaded at unquotable prices and find their outlet through bargain sale advertisements in the daily papers. For anything really fine in the line of cattleyas quoted prices are usually maintained. As was to be ex- • PHILADELPHIA pected, the pre- lenten week proved to be a brisk and profitable one for the flower business. All stock sold well, the leaders probably being car- nations which were in lively demand and just a little ahead of supply — which kept prices firm — with no bar- gains for old "Iron-Face" the cold- blooded waiting buyer. That gentle- man's strong point is his ability to hang around and wear out the oppo- sition, and he wins out all right, too, unless the market is very strong. Pink roses sold well — also American Beau- ties. The latter were in larger supply but did not weaken in price here so much as we hear they did in New York, from which point some of our buyers picked up some good stock at considerably less than local quotations. Prices on orchids hold firm and there are enough to meet requirements. The gardenia market continues rather sluggish and pood stock can be had at very reasonable fienres. There is no improvement in the violet situation. Lily of the valley remains normal both as to supply and demand. Large quan- tities of daffodils, both single and double, are arriving and selling moderately well although at rather law prices. Roman hyacinths and paper whites are scarce. The Easter lily supply has increased with the ad- vancing season and prices have dropped a notch. There has been consid- ST. LOUIS erable business for the retailers during the last week. Surpluses at the whole- sale markets were well taken up and this pleased the wholesalers greatly, as stock was plentiful in all grades ex- cept extra fancy roses, for which there is always a good call. Prices are be- low the last, quotations on almost everything. All flowers are on crop and quite a large amount of stock from now on is expected. In greens the market affords anything the trade de- mands. Business during WASHINGTON the month of Feb- ruary can only be considered as "fair." The exception- ally cold weather caused a marked shortening of the supply and at times it was hard to get flowers on order. Roses have been very scarce for some time and are bringing good prices. EDWARD REID WHOLESALE FLORIST 1619-21 Ranstead St., PbiUdelphia, Pa. CHOICE BEAUTIES, ORCHIDS, VALLEY, ROSES and all Seasonabis Varieties of Cut Flowen William F. Kasting Co. NA/Holesal' 383-387 ELLICOTT ST. >ri) BUFFALO, N. Y. NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only MISCELLANEOUS CaHleyas Lilies, Longiflorum Callas Lily of the Valley • Paper Whites, Roman Hyacinths Freesias Daffodils Tulips VioleU •• Mignonette Daises- Sweet Peas (per loo bunches) Gardenias Lilacs ( per bunch) Adiantum ■■• •■ Smilax Asparagus Plumosus, strings (per lOo) & Spren (loo bunches). Last Half of Week First Half of Week ending Feb .21 begioning Feb. 23 1914 1914 20.00 [0 60.00 20.00 to 60.00 10 00 to 15.00 8.00 to 13.00 8.00 to 12,00 8.00 to 13.00 2.00 to 3.00 2.00 to voo 1. 00 10 2.00 to 3. 00 1. 00 to 3.00 1. 00 to 3. 00 1. 00 to 2.00 1. 00 to fi.OO 2.00 to 3.00 2.00 to 300 .25 to •75 .25 to •75 2.00 to 6.00 2.00 to 6.00 1. 00 to 2.00 1.00 to 3.00 4.00 to 12 00 4.00 to 12,00 4.00 to 55-00 4.00 to 35-00 to 1.50 to 1.50 .50 to ■75 •75 to 1.00 6.00 to 12.00 8.00 to 10.00 15.00 to 35.00 25.00 to 35.00 10.00 to 20.00. 25.00 to 35.00 Carnations are still in good demand at $4 and $5 per hundred. American Beauty roses are very scarce and bringing up to $10 per dozen. The St. Valentine and Washington's Birth- day business was very good and caused the movement of all the stock that came into the market. As pre- viously reported, deliveries are still poor, not only within the city, which on Monday was covered with more than six inches of snow, but to and from adjoining cities and towns. The extreme cold is keeping many of the flower vendors off the streets with the result that the stores are doing an in- creased business in violets and sweet peas. It is said that an effort will again be made at an early date look- ing to curb the activities of these street men. PERSONAL. John Haury and Miss Annie Shouse, of Nashville, Tenn., were married Feb. 15th. Louis Morel, of Morel Bros., Scran- ton, Pa., has gone south on account of ill health. Henry Cliff is the successor of the late Chas. E. Keith as superintendent of the parks of Bridgeport, Conn. John Walker, of Youngstown. Ohio, is in Cuba, recuperating his health. He will go to Panama before return- ing home. S. J. Renter, wife and daughter, of Westerly, R. I., will sail for an Euro- pean visit on the steamer Potsdam, leaving New York, March 24. E. W. Fengar, of Irvington, N. J., has been seriously ill with pneumonia for the past three weeks, but is re- ported now as convalescing rapidly. H. Bayersdorfer, of Philadelphia, has been on the sick list recently and has been at his place of business only in- termittently, but is now Improving rapidly. Raymond Kulm, for sixteen years with M. Lyons, florist. South Orange, N. J., has accepted a position as land- scape gardener with Mrs. W. Halsey, S. Orange. M. C. Ebel, of Madison, N. J., of the Aphine .Mfg. Co., had the misfortune to fall and fracture his knee cap on Wednesday, February 18. He is recov- ering nicely. Robert E. Berry has given up nis commercial rose-growing establish- ment at Chatham, N. J., and will take charge of the Shrewsbury Nurseries, Eatontown, N. J. Miss Florence M. Wyman, daughter of W. H. Wyman, proprietor of the Bay State Nurseries, North Abington, Mass., and Arthur W. Calkins, were married on Feb. 10th. George Barton has been appointed manager of the llOO-acre estate of Emerson McMillan at Darlington, N. v., and will assume charge March 1st. Mr. Barton was formerly superinten- dent of the Glen Cove estate of Henry W. J. Buckingham. John D. Ramaley, proprietor of the St. Peter street floral exchange and a resident of St. Paul, Minn, for thirty- five years, celebrated his 80th birth- day anniversary on February 14 by giving flowers to his friends and cus- tomers, in accordance with a custom he inaugurated a year ago. NEW WHOLESALE HOUSES. Baltimore, Md. Ijrecht Company wholesale store street. Brooklyn, N. Cut Flower Co., have opened a 11 Court square. —The Walter R. Sie- liave opened a branch at 200 W. Mulberry Y.— The Manhattan A. Hanig. proprietor, wholesale store »t 812 HOETICULTUEB February 28, 1914 Buyer's Directory and Ready Reference Guide Advertisements under this liead, one cent a word. Initials count as words. Reference to List of Display advertisers in this Issue are also listed under this classification without charge. 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 R. J. Dysiiii, -U) stale St., Boston. For pii^tf Hee List of Adveniaers. A.MPELOI'SI8 Ampelopsis Veiirlili — Largest stock of 1-year truusplaulfd in tlie United St!ile». All sizes up lo strong 3-ft. plant. Send for prices l List of Advertisers. ARAICAKIAS Godfrey Ascbmann, Pljiladelplila, Pa. For page nee List .>f Advertisers. A.SPARAr.US J. E. Felthousen. Scbenectndy, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Asparagu.s Pluniosus — Fine 3-in.. $4.00 per 100. Cash, please. J. W. MILLER, Shireniansti \vn. Pa. AUCCBA Aacnha Japonlca, busby plants, 35c. to |2.5(l each JULILS KOEHItS CO., Rutberford, N. J. AZ.ALEAS P. Ouwerlierk. llolioken, N. J. For page -^ee List of Aerry. BOILERS Kroeschell Bros. Co., Chicago. For paire see List of Advertisers. King Construction <'o.. North Tonawanda, N. Y. "Kins Ide.Tl" Boiler. For page see List of Advertisers. HItchings & Co.. New York Pity. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Burn ham Co.. New York City. BOrVARDI.\S For page see List of Advertisers. Bouvardia Stock Plants— Single Pink and Red. .1:5.00 per 100. Orders taken for Rooted Cuttings, ready Mav and Jnne, $20.00 per 1000. Cash with order. JOHN HOLT, North Wales, Pa. BO.XES— CUT FLOWER FOLDING Edwards Folding Box Co., I'blladelpbla. For p.'ige see List of Advertisers. Folding cut fl"wer l>oxes. the l»est made. Write for list. HULTON & UUNKEL CO., Milwaukee. Wis. BO.XWOOD TREES Bohhlnk & Atkins. Rutberford. N. J. For page see List of Advertisers BUI.BS AND TUISERS J. M. Tborhurn & Co., New York City. Freesia and Lilium Uarrisii liullis. For page see List of Advertisers. Micbeli's Seed House, Phlladeiplii.a. Pa. i-'or page see List of Advert isers. Ralph M. Ward & Co.. New YiTrk City. Horseshoe Bulliology. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Bour list of wants to the Largest Dahlia Grower in the World. J. K. ALE.XA.NDKK, "The Dahlia King," East Bridgewat«r, Mass^ Dahlias — 2500 field clumps, latest varie- ties, cheap for cash; or what have you to exchange? GEO. H. WALKER, Dahlia Expert, North Dighton. Mass. NEW PAEONY DAHLIA John W.inamaker, Newest Handsomest, Best. New color, new form and new habit of growth. Big stock of liest cut-fiower varieties. Send list of w.ints to PEACOCK DAHLIA FAR.MS, Berlin, N. J. DECORATIVE PLANTS A. Lenthy & Co, Perkins St. Nnrsertai^ Rosllndaie, Mass. 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. Woortrow & Marketos, New York CltJ. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Keller Co., Inc., Brooklyn and Whlt»- slone, L 1., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Schulthels, College Point, N. T. F»>r page see List of Advertisers. DIRT BANDS AND PAPER POTS F. W. Rochelle & Sons, Chester, N. J. DRACAENAS J K. Felthousen. Schenectady, N. I. For pnge see List of Advertiser!. For List of Advertisers See Page 291 February 28, 1914 HOETICULTURE 313 FEBNS A. Leatby & Co.. HosllDdale, Maw. For page sec- List of Advertlagr*. EL H. Burrows & Son, WLicman. Mau. For page see List of AdTertl»yr«. John Scott, Brooklyn. N. V. For p«K« see List of AdTertlsers. Koliert Craig Co., Pblludelpbla, Pa. For page nee List of Advertlaers. A. M. Davenport, Watertown, Mass. Ferns for Dlsbes; Bird's Nest FeruS. For page tee List of Advertlaeri. Alunia J. Bryan, Wasblngton, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. John McKenzle, No. Cambridge, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Ernest OecbsUn. Klver Forest, 111. Ferus fur DUbes. For page see List of Advertisers. FERTILIZERS Alpbano Humus Co., New York City. Alpbano Humus Fertilizer. For page see List of Advertisers. 1Kb Ceutary plant Food Co., Beverly, Mass. Coeoanut FiLire Soil. For page see List ofAdvertiserS; Pulverlced Manure Co., Chicago, Hi. W'liard Brand Cuttle Manure. Fur page see List of Advertisers. CoBsuuters' Fertiliser Co., New York Cltj. Uuk-Uro, Odorless Plant Food. Fur page see Hat of Advertisers. ■adson Carnon Co., Ballston Spa, N. Y. For page »re I'lut of Ailvertlnera SCOTCH SOOT Stnmpp & Walter Co.. New York City. Scotch Soot. For page see List ui Advertisers FLORISTS' LETTERS Boaton Florist Letter Co., Boston, Mail. For page see List of Advertisers. _ FLORISTS' SUPPLIES N. F. McCarthy & Co„ Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers^ H. KIce Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Reed & Keller, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. ■. B. Pennuck-Meehan Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Fur page see List of Advertisers. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Fur p;ige see List of Advertisers. Welch Bros. Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Komada Bros., Philadelphia, Pa. Fur page see List of Advertisers. FLOWER POTS E. Allan Peirce, Waltbam. Mass. Peirce Paper I'lower Pot. For page see List of Advertisers. W. H. Ernest, Washington, D. C. Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. A. H. Hews & Co., Cambridge, Mass. For pago sec List of Advertisers. Hilfinger Bros., Ft. Edward, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. FCNGINE Apblne Mfg. Co., Madison. N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. GALAX Ulcblgan Cnt Flower Co., Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. Kervan Co., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. GERANICMS R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. For page see List of Advertisers. Alonzo J. Bryan, Wasblngton, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers J. E. Feltbonsen, Schenectady, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. GLADIOLUS John Lewis Chllds, Flowerfleld. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Gladioli, Large Bulbs for Forcing: Augusta, America, Shakespeare, Scarsdale, Coluiuliiu, We/.lnscott, Pl.iuting Stock of B. Hulot. and Scarsdale. Write for prices. GEO. J. JOEltG. Gladioli Grower, New Hyde Park, L. 1., N. Y. Choice young stock, all sizes and bnlb- leta; Mrs. F. King, Dawn, America, lnd»- peudeuce. Scarsdale. Klondike, Mixtures, etc. Prices low to close out surplus. Write for price list or special quotation on quantity wanted. BROOKLAND GAR- DENS, Woburn, Mass. GLASS Sharp, Partridge & Co., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Parshelsky Bros., Inc., Brooklyn, N. Y. Ftir page see List of Advertisers. Greenhouse glass, lowest prices. JOHN- STON_GLASS CO.. Hartford City._[nd._ GLASS CUTTERS Smith & Hemenway Co.. New York City. Red Devil Glass Cutter. For page see List of Advertisers. GLAZING POINTS H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. Peerless Glazing Point. For page see List of Advertisers. GLO.XINIAS Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. GOLD FISH Gold fish, aquarium plants, snails, cas- tles, globes, aquarium, tish foods, nets, etc., wholesale. FRANKLIN BARRETT, Breeder, 4815 D St., Olney, Philadelphia, Pa. Large breeding pairs for sale. Send fur price list. GREENHOUSE BUILDING MATERIAL A. T. Steari'.s Lumber Co., Neponset, Boston. For page see List^of Advertisers^ King Construction Co., N. lonawanda, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. Frank Van Assche, Jersey City, N. J. VuT page see List of Advertisers. Metropolitan Miterlal Co., Brooklyn, N. Y. S. Jacolis & Sons, Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of_Advertlser3^ Lord & Burnham Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. 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. Frank VaiT^sscbe, Jersey City, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Plerson "U-Bar Co., New York City. Metropolitan Material Co., Brooklyn, N. T. Hitebings & Co., New York City. Fur page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Burnbam Co.. New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. GUTTERS King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. Y. King Channel Gutter. For page see List of Advertisers. Metropolitan Material Co., Brooklyn, N. Y. Iron Gutters. HAIL INSURANCE Florists' Hail Asso. of AmerioA. J. G. Esler, Saddle River, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. HARDY FERNS AND GREEN GOODS Michigan Cut Flower Bxcbange, Detroit, Mich. For page tt* List of Advertisers. The Kervan Co., New York For page see List of Advertisers^ HARDWOOD ASHES Unleached Hardwood Ashes For Sale. GEORGE L. M UN ROE & SONS, Oswego, N. Y. HART'S HANDY HANDLES Geo. B. Hart, Rochester, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. HEATING APPARATUS Kroescbeli Bros. Co , Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Burnham Co., New York City. For puKc sec List of Advertisers. HELIOTROPES Alonzo J. Bryaii, Washington, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS Bay State Nurseries, No. Aliiugtoo. Mau. For page 6ee List of Advertisers. P. Onwerkerk, Hobuken^ N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford. N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Old Town Nurseries, M. P. Ilaendier, Prop., South Nallck, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. HOSE H. A. Dreer. Philadelphia. Pa. For pase see List of Advertisers. HOT-BED SASH A. T. Steams Lnmber Co., Neponset, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Parshelsky Bros., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertiser!. Lord & Burnham Co.. New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. INSECTICIDES Aphine Manufacturing Co., Madison, N. J. Apblne and Funglue. For page see List of Advertisers. Lemon Oil Co., Baltimore, Md. Standard Insecticides. For page see List of Advertisers. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. Aphis Punk and Nikutren. For page see Lljt of Advertisers. P. R. Paietborpe Co., Inc., Clarksville. Tenn. NIcotlcIde, the Insecticide. For page see List of Advertisers. Eastern Chemical Co., Boston, Mass. Imp Soap Spray. For page see List of Advertisers. Tobacco Stems, Jl.OO hundred pounds. U. CUTLER RYERSON, 108 3d Ave., Newark, N. J. LAWN MOWERS Coldwell Lawn Mower Co., Newbnrgh, _ N^Y^ LAURUS Lanrns Cerasus: Bush. 35c.-|1.00 caek; Standards, $7.60-110.00 each; Pyramid!, $5.tlU-|7.riO each. JULIUS ROEHR3 CO., Rutherford. N. X LEMON OIL Lemon Oil Co., Baltimore, Md. For page see List of Advertiser!. LILY BULBS Chas. Schwake 4 Co., New York City. Horticultural Importers and Exporter!. For page see List of Advertisers^ R. M. Ward & Co., New York, N. T. Horseshoe Bulbology. For page see List of Advertisers. Fottler, Flske, Rawson Co., Boston. Mas!. For page see List of Advertisers^ LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS Aagast Rolker & Sons, New York City. For page see List of AdvertlHers. McHutchlson & Co., New York City. Berlin Valley Pips. For page see List of Advertiser!. Otto Heinecken, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Thorburn & Co., New York City. Cold Storage. For page see List of Advertiser!. In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture 314 HORTICULTUEE February 28, 1914 I,IL¥ OF THE VAI/I/EY PIPS — Continued Chas. F. Meyer, New York City. Cold Storage Lily of tbe Valley. For page see List of Advertisers. Fottler, Flake, Rawson Co., Bogton. Masa. For page see List of Advertisers. MARGUERITES Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. For page see List of Advertlieri. NATIONAI. NURSERYMAN National Nurseryman Fublisbing Co., Inc., Rochester, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. NIKOTEEN Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers, NIKOTIANA Apblne Mfg. Co., Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers, NURSERY STOCK r. Onwerkerk, Weehawken Heights, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. For page 8e« List of Advertisers. B«7 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. ▲ugust Kolker & Sons, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Breck-Roblnson Nurseries, Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Otto Helnecken, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Old Town Nurseries, M. P. Haendler, Prop., South Natlek, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. PRIVET, Splrea, Barberry and Hydran- geas.— Amoor River North, 12 to 18 inch, f20 per 1,1)00; 18 to 24 Inch, $25; cuttings, $1.50 per 1,000. Spirea Van Houtte, 18 to 24 Inch., $3 per lOO. Thunherg's Barberry, 8 to 12 inch bran., $2 per 100; 12 to 18 inch, .$4; 18 to 24 Inch, heavy, $B per 100; 24 to 30 Inch, $8.00. Amoor River Evergreen, 12 to 18 inch, $12..'50 per 1,000; 18 to 24 Inch, $10.00. Hydrangea P. G., $3.50 per 100. VALDESIAN NURSERIES, Bostlc, N, O. ONION SEED Schllder Bros., Chllllcothe, Ohio. For page see List of Advertisers. ONION SETS Leonard Seed Co., Chicago, lU. For page ^ee List of Advertisers. ORCHID FLOWERS Jas. MeManus, New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. ORCHID PLANTS Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J. For page se? List of Advertisers. Jnllns Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Sander, St. Albans, England. Importer, Exporter, Growers, Hybridists. For page see List of Advertisers. Freeman Orchid Co., Fall River. Mass. For page see L.st of Advertisers. PAL.HS, ETC. A. Leathy & Co., 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 **ee List of Advertisers. Robert Craig Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. PAI.MS, ETC. — Continued John Scott, Brooklyn, N. Y. For page sec List of Advertisers. Joseph Heacock, Wyncote, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. August Rolker & Sons, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Otto Helnecken, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. PEONIES Peonies. The world's greatest collection, 1200 sorts. Send for list. C. BBTSCaEK, Cuual Dover, O. FECKY CYPRESS BENCHES A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Boston, Masa. For page see List of Advertisers. PHOENIX Phoenix Canarlensis, fine large plants, $7.50 $30.00 each. JULIUS ROEHRS CO., Rutherford, N. J. PIPE AND FITTINGS Kroeschell Bros. Co., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. King Construction Company, N. Tonawanda, N. Y. Shelf Brackets and Pipe Bangers. For page I'ee List of Advertisers. PLANT AND BULB IMPORTS Chas. Schwake & Co., New Y'ork City. For page see List of Advertisers. August Rolker & Sons, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. McButchlson & Co., New York City. For page tee List of Advertisers. Otto Helnecken, New York, For page see List of Advertisers. PLANT TREXLISES AND STAKES Seele's Tieless Plant Stakes and Trel- lises. H. D. SEELE & SONS, Elkhart, Ind. PLANT TUBS H. A. Dreer. Philadelphia, Pa. "Riverton Special." POINSETTIA PULCHERKIMA A. Schultheis, College Point, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. POTASH Qerman Kail Works, Inc., New York City. RAFFIA McHutchlBon & Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. BAT AND MOUSE CATCHER H. D. Swarts, Scranton, Pa. REFRIGERATORS FOR FLORISTS United Refrigerator & Ice Machine Co,, Kenosha, Wis. United Ice Machines. For page nee List 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 S. 8. Pennock-Meehan Co.. Philadelphia, Pa, For page see List of Advertisers. ROSES P. Onwerkerk. Hoboken, N. J. For page »ee List of Advertisers. Robert Craig Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertiser!, W. & T. Smith C«, Geneva. N. Y. American Grown Roses. For page see List of Advertisers. Bay State Nurseries. North Ablngton, Maaa. For page see List of Advertisers. ROSES — Continued S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co.. Philadelphia, Pa, For page see List of Advertisers. Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutherford, N, J. For page see List of Advcrtlseri. Eastern Nurseries, Jamaica Plain, Mas*. New Sargent Rose. For page see List of Advertisers. Wood Bros., Flshklll, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers^ Robt. Scott & Son, Sharon Hill, Del. Co., Pa. New Rose KilUirney Brilliant. For page see LUt of Advertisers. A. N. Plerson, Inc., Cromwell, Cena. New Roses. For page see List of Advertisers. August Rolker & Sons, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Send for complete list of strong two- year Held plants of Choicest Roses. THH CONARD & JONES COMPANY, West Grove. Pa. SEED GROWERS Leonard Seed Co., Chicago, 111 For page see List of Advertisers. California Seed Growers' Association, San Jose, Cal. For page see List of Advertisers, Braslan Seed Growers Co., San Jose, Cal SEEDS Joseph Breck & Sons, Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. Schwake & Co,, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Mlehell's Seed House, Philadelphia. Pa. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus and Aster Seed. For page see List of Advertiser*. W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Boston, Masa. I'^Iower Seed for the Florist. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Thorburn & Co., New York Cltj. Flower Seeds tor Florists. For page see List of Advertisers. Leonard Seed Co., Chicago, 111. Peas, Beans, Radish and all Garden Seeds. For page see List of Advertisers. Arthur T. Boddlngton, New York For page see List of Advertisers. S. Bryson Ayres Co., Independence, Mo. Sweet Peas. For page tee List of Advertisers. Loechner & Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. T. J. Grey Co., Boston, Mass. Seeds for Florists. For page see LUt of Advertisers. Albert Dickinson Co., Minneapolis-Chicago. Lawn Grass. The Right Seeds in tbe Right Place. For page see List of Advertlsera. S. D. Woodruff & Sons, New York. Garden Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. O. V. Zangen, Hobokea, N. J. For page ree List of Advertlsera. Ant. C. Zvolanek, Lompoc, Cal. Winter Orchid Sweet Pea Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Oliver Johnson. Wicker Park Station, Chicago, 111. Lawn Grass Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. Barnett Bros., New York City. Seasonable Seeds. For page see List of Advertlsera. J. J. Wilson Seed Co., Newark, N. J. Flower Seeds Specialties for Florists. For page see List of Advertisers. Stamford Seed & Nursery Co., Stamford, Conn. Quality Sweet Pea Seeds. For page see List of Advertisers. For List of Advertisers See Page 291 February 28, 1914 HORTICULTUEB 315 SEEDS — Continned K»lway & Son, Langport, England. Garden, Farm and Klower Seed*. For page see List of Advertiser*. Peter Henderson & Co., New York City. New Crop Aster Seed. Fottler, Fiske, Rawson Co., Boston, Mai*. For page see List of Advertisers. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, Florida grown seed, any quantity. Send for prices. Seedlings and transplanted plants. PETEK MACK, Bex 172, Orlando, Fla. ASTERMUM SEED. Just to remind you lest you forget and be too late. 1 oz., $5.00; M: oz., $.3.00; trade pkt., 75c. Casli with order, please. Colors — wlilte, pink, lavender and royal purple. Descriptive circular on application. ALBERT A. SAWYER, Forest Park, 1 11. SrLK41.INE Jobn C. Meyer Thread Co., Lowell, Ma**. Meyer'* Green "SUkallne." SPHAGNUM MOSS Live Spbagnnm moss, orcbld peat and •rcbid basket always on band. LAGER & HURKELL. Snmmlt. N. J. STOVE PLANTS Orcblds — largest stock In tbe country. ■toTe plants and Crotons, finest collection. JULIUS ROEHRS CO., Rutberford, N. J. STRAWBERRY PLANTS Strawberry Plants — 20 varieties at $2.50 8er 1000. Catalogue free. BASIL PERRY, eorgetown, Delaware. Headquarters for Fall Bearing Strawberry Plants. TEGBTABI.E PL.ANTS TOMATOES. 5000 Comet Forceing Tomatoes, $20.00 per 1000. Cash please. J^J. CLAYTON & SON, West Grove. Pa. Vegetable Plants, Tomatoes, Cabbage, Canllflower, Celery, Egg Plant, Cheshire pigs, and Guernsey cattle, blooded stock. Write for pamphlet. GIRDLE RIDGE, Farm Dept., Katonab, N. Y. VENTILATING APPARATUS Tbe Advance Co., Richmond, Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. Quaker Machine Co., Richmond, Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. VERtUCIDES Aphine Mfg. Co., M.idison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. WIRED TOOTHPICKS W. J. Cowee, Berlin, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. WIRE WORK Reed & Keller, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Komada Bros., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Wlrework. Write for our catalogue. HOLTON & 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 page bee List of Advertisers. Baltimore The S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., Franklin and St. Paul Sts. For page see List of Advertisers. Bostan M. F. McCarthy & Co., 112 Arcb St. and 31 Otis St. For page see List of Advertisers. Welch Bros. Co., ;>26 Devonshire St. For page see List of Advertisers. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Brooklyn Wm. H. Kuebler, 28 WUIoughby St. For page see List of Advertisers Baffalo, N. T. William F. Kasting Co., 383-87 Elllcott St. For page see Ll.st of Advertisers. Chicago Peter Reinberg, 37 Randolph St. For page see List of Advertiser*. Chicago Carnation Co., 30 E. Randolph St. For page see List of Advertisers. Poeblmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. For page see List of Advertiser*. Detroit Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 38 and *0 Broadway. For page see List of Advertiser*. Montreal Montreal Floral Co., Ltd., Montreal. P. Q. For page see List of Advertiser*. New York H. E. Froment, 57 W. 28th St. For page see List of Advertiser*. James McManus, 105 W. 28th St. For page see List of Advertiser*. W. F. Sheridan, 133 W. 28th St. For page see List of Advertiser*. P. J. Smith, 49 West 28th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Hoore, Hentz & Nash, 55 and 57 W. 26th St. Voi page see List of Advertisers. Charles Millang, 55 and 57 West 26th St. For page see List of Advertisers. W. P. Ford, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Traendly & Schenck, 131 W. 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. The S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., 117 West 28th St. For page see^ List of Advertiser*. Badgley, Riedei & Meyer, Inc., New York. For page Eec List of Advertisers. Woodrow & Marketos, 41 West 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. J. K. Allen, 106 W. 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. George C. Siebrecht, 109 W. 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. Jobn Young, 53 West 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. M. C. Ford, 121 West 28tb St. For page see List of Advertisers. B. S. Slinn, Jr.. 55 and 57 West 2Cth St. For page see List of Advertisers. Philadelphia Leo. Nlessen Co., 12th and Race Sts. For page see List of Advertisers. Edward Held, 1619-21 Ranatead St. For page see List of Advertisers. The S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., 1008-12 Ludlow St. For page see List of Advertisers. Richmond, Ind. E. G. Hill Co. For page see List of Advertisers. Rochester, N. Y. George B. Hart, 24 Stone St. For page see List of Advertisers. Washington The S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., 1216 H St., N. W. For page see List of Advertiser*. New Offers in This Issue BOOK ON CANNA INFORMATION. Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. l-'or page se^ List of Advertisers. CHRYSANTHEMUMS— NEW VARIE- TIES WORTH GROWING. A. N. Pierson. Inc., Cromwell, Conn. For page see List of Advertisers. DOUBLE WHITE KILLARNEY. S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH Adam Graham ,.t Sons, Cleveland, Ohio. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Foley Greenhouse Manuf. Co., Chicago, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. QUALITY SCRIPT LETTERS. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. SEEDS FOR THE FLORIST. Fottler, Fiske, Rawson Co., Hoston, Mass. l-'or page see List of Advertisers. SUTTON'S SEEDS. Winter, Son & Co., New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. In Writing Advertisers Kindly IMention HORTICULTURE WANTS, FOR SALE, ETC. AdvertiGements in tlUs oolaaBa one cent a word. iBltlal* evmat as words. Cash witb order. All correspondence addressed "Care HORTICULTURE" shonid be eeat to 11 Bamllton Place, Boson. SITUATIONS WANTED Head Gardener Thoroughly capable man for every de- partment of gentleman's place, desires en- gagement. Well up in greenhouse and outside work. Specialty: fruit under glass, carnations, roses and 'mums: or a* manager of commercial place where re- sults count. Scotch: age 40; married, no family. Address, COMPETENT, care of HORTICULTURE. WANTED^Positlon as head gardener on private estate. Experience: Orobid.s, stove and greenhouse plants, carnations, etc.; care of lawns, shrul)s, veget.ible and flower garden. Just completed two years on a. well-known Brookline estate. Address with full particulars of establishment, and salary paid, WILLIAM COTTEUELL, Washington College, Chestertown, Md. SITUATION WANTED as Head Gar- dener or Foreman: Englisii ; age 32: 15 years' experience: l)est of references as to ability and character. R, care of UORTI- CULT^URE. FOR SALE FOR SALE — Fresh from factory, new; 10x12, 16x18, 16x24, double thick. A. and B qualities. Market dropped. Now Is tbe time to bnv and save money. PAK- SHELSKY BROS., INC., 215-217 Have- meyer St., Brooklyn, N. Y. In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture 316 HORTICULTUKE February 28, 1914 {Conlinned from fiage 284) GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION AND HEATING. (A paper read before tlie North Shore (Mass.) Horticultural Seciety by F. J. Elder.) Hot water heating was used before steam heating, and while the use of steam is increasing rapidly, it may still be stated that hot water heat is better in most cases than steam heat. It is not so intense and more like natural or sun heat. It permits of more even distribution, especially so in small or, medium sized houses. Plants will thrive better generally in water heat- ed houses than they will in the super- heated near steam piping. The increasing use of steam is due to two causes. The first cost of an ordinary steam plant is considerably less than the cost of a corresponding hot water system, and the adaptability of steam to long houses, which are also increasing in number. Steam circulation is much move positive even in a low-pressure gravity sys- tem, than is a gravity water circula- tion. With steam there is pressure, and steam may be carried long dis- tances without difficulty; whereas gravity water systems are really not adapted to long houses, nor to large ranges. Advantages of Hot Water Heating. On the other hand, hot water heat- ing is much better and much more economical than steam for small and medium sized plants. In mild weath- er light fires only are necessary, just enough to keep up a circulation; while with steam we must have fire sufficient to boil the water in order to get any circulation whatever. A night fireman is not necessary with a water heated plant. The boiler should have an ample surplus of capacity. It should have a deep fire pot to provide for a deep and slow fire. It should have a long flue travel and much in- direct surface so that the products of combustion will give up most of their heat before passing up the chimney. The boiler should be easy to fire and easy to clean.. The Best Boilers. For all small and medium-sized plants cast iron sectional boilers are best for water and for steam. They are easier and cheaper to install than tubular boilers, require no bricking in, and they resist corrosion much longer than any wrought boiler can. Two or three such sectional boilers properly valved, may be used with good re- sults. Economy is obtained by using one boiler only in mild weather, and others as needed. Tubular boilers should be used for large plants, and while these boilers are not so well adapted to deep slow fires, large green- house plants require night firemen who may give such boilers the more frequent attention they require. Piping. In private greenhouses three and one-half inch cast-iron piping is used almost exclusively. Each lineal foot of this pipe contains approximate- SPECIAL GREENHOUSE FERTILIZERS FOR FLORISTS AND GARDENERS Formulated and Manufactured by men who have made a life study of FLOWERS— FRUITS— VEGETABLES UNDFR GLMSS In this Country and Abroad Proper fertilization under glass Is more Importaht than fertilization out of doors — and Fertilization is Our Specialty Why pay ocean freight and dealers' commissions on Imported General Fertilizers when you can buy Fertilizer Direct from the Manufacturer especially prepared to meet your individual require- ments. We are also manufacturers of MAK-GRO Odorless Plant Food put up in one pound tins and five pound bags — a splendid side line for Florists operating their own stores. We are at your aervice on all matters relating to Greenhouse Fertilization. Write us for farther particulars CONSUMERS FERTILIZER CO., 'SufidtrNew York City Factory and Laboratory, Farmingdale, N. J. Experimental Greenhouses, Catonsville, Md. Experimental Farm, FarminKdale, N. J. NIKOTEEN 30 Ifre^"h* For Spraying APHIS PUNK For Fumigating ASK YOUR DEALER FOR IT. GuaraDteed under tbe Insecticide Act of 1910, V. 8. No. «6. NICOTINE MFG. CO ST. LOUIS, MO. ly one square foot of surface, 1.05 feet to be exact. Cast iron pipe is of course much more enduring than wrought pipe of any grade, but the greatest virtue of this piping is that because of the large quantity of water contained, three and one-half inch piping will take much longer to cool than piping of smaller calibre, and this is decidedly an advantage where no night fireman is kept. In commercial plants with hot water heating two inch piping is generally used. The circulation by gravity is not generally much more rapid in two inch piping than in three and one-half inch piping, for while it takes longer to heat and to cool the water in three and one-half inch pipe, friction is greater in the smaller sized pipe. One lineal foot of two inch pipe contains .62 square feet of surface, and it takes 1.68 lineal feet of two inch pipe to equal in sur- face one lineal foot of three and one- halt inch pipe. 1.68 lineal feet of two Whenever your Plants and Flowers are troubled by Insects, call for NICOTICIDE THE INSECTICIDE Manufactured by P. R. Palethorpe Co., Inc. CLARKSVILLE. TENN. ^^v. Oil a) lECTICI NOPOiaON Strtsl Hi. 321 Just the thing for Destroys Mealy t«O0D0R (iiriotaid lotfir Ui lasictlcldi Act. 1910. Save your plants and trees, Greenhouse and outdoor use. Bug, Brown and White Scale, Thnp, Red Spider, Black and Green Fly, Mites. Ants, Insects on Rose-bushes, Carnations, etc. without injury to plants and without odor. Used according to di- rections our standard Insecticide will prevent ravages on your crops by insects. Non-poisonous and )iannless 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. % PiDt - . 25o: Pint . . 40o; 0»rt - - 75o » Gallon, &L25; Gallon. 12.00 1 S Gallon Can, S9 10 Gallon Can - . 117.00 Dilute ivt'tk water 30 to 50 parts For Sale by Saedsinea and Florists' Supply Heosis li you cannot obtain this from your supply house write us direct Lemon Oil Company Dept. K 420 W. Lexington St., Baltimore, Hd. Directions on every package FERTILIZERS Tankage, $2.00: Sheep. $1.76; Bone, $2.00; Ashes, .$1.50; Phosphate, $2.00: Limestone, $1.00: Blood, $4.00; Nitrate Soila, $4.00; Sulphate Potash, $3.50 per 100 lbs. Smallest quantity sold 200 lbs. Cash with order. HUDSON CARBON CO.. BALLSTON SPA, N.Y, When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE. February 28, 1914 HORTICULTURE 317 if I i Why ALPHANO HUMUS is Superior to Animal Fertilizers and More Lasting than Oihers A mulch of .\Ipliano Humus duer in, produced in one season tliat top story of roots. Nature built wiiere buildini: was best. ALPHANO HUMUS Is a soil build- er and plant food lombincd. It makes light soils heavier and iioavy soils lighter. It is nature's balanced ration. Read on and prove it to yourself. It has a distinct advantage over ani- mal manures in being perfectly san- itary and entirely odorless. It is much tlie ricliest in nitrogen and the aever.al other elements so essential for vigorous plant growth. Being in powdered form it can he easily and thoroughly mixed with the soil. No lugging and tugging with a fork — no task breaking up chunks and lumps as with animal manures. Xo laborious spreading on and tlicn in- vnrialily raking part off. Alphano can be spread on evenly and easily. All of it can be left on. Think of tlie advantage f»f its use on your lawn where manures are both offensive and unsightly. ani!it'/it Ai'i P.ty H,'U!./s Builds Good Greenhonses T K Y H I Al . THE FOLEY GREENHOUSE MFG. CO. N. E. Cor. 31st St. and Spaulding Ave.. CHICAGO, III. of your fire, your ash pile, and the apparent velocity or intensity of your draft. Many heating bailers are con- demned and thrown out, and many systems of piping are blamed for the misdoings of chimneys. The best flue is round. If the flue is square, the ef- fective area is only that of a circle whose diameter is equal to one side of the square. Rectangular flues should not be used. )roer'8 Peerlessi Glazing Points For Greenbouaes Drire ^%xj uid tme, bec2nie both bcveli are oa the laine tide. Can't twist and breaic th* clau In dririag. Galvan- ized and will act nut. No rlcbti or lefts. The Pterteu Glazloe Point Ii patented. No otben like it. Order from roar deatej or direct from o«. 1000, 7$c. poitpald. Sample! free. BBRETA DREEB. T14 OlMitniit Street^ PhUadttlpAU. DREER'S Florist Specialtie*, New Brand. New Siyle. Hose •RIVERTON" Furnished to lengths up to 500 ft . without seam or joint. Tlie HOSF 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., " \i%t.. Couplings furnished HENRY JL DREER. 714 Chestnut St^ Philadelphia, Pa. Greenhouse Materials FDRNISHED AND ERECIEI IRON or WOOD SASH BARS In all lensthg op to 32 tttH. Milled to any detail (urntsbed or wUI (nrnlsb details and cut materials ready for erection. Frank Van Assche, ^'''^t:Xi^%it:x'- JERSEY CITT, N. i. 1000 READY' PACKED CRATES STANDARD FLOWER POTS AND BULB PANS can be shipped at an hour's notice. Price per orate: 2(100 1% In. @ $6.00 500 4 In. @ $4.50 1500 2 " 4.SS 456 i% " " 5.24 1500 2^4 " " 5.25 320 5 ■■ " 4.51 1.500 2% " " 6.00 210 5% " " 3.78 1000 3 " 5.00 144 6 " 3.16 800 3Vi " " 5.80 120 7 " 4.20 60 8 " 3.00 HILFINGER BROS. Potter;, Fort Edward, N.Y. August Rolker & Sons. 51 Barclay St., N. Y. City, Aeents OUR SnUiUI - lone Clstance aDd TradeEivDtt —STANDARD FLOWER- Floors If your greenhouses are within 500 miles of the Capitol, write us, we can sav .Tou money. W. H. ERNEST — 28th & M Sts. WashinstOQ, D. C. THE FLORISTS' HAIL ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, insner of 39,000,000 sq. ft. of i^aaa For particulars adiircss John G. EsJer, Sec'y Saddle River, N.J. When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE. February 28, 1914 HOETICULTURB 319 I 466 W. Erie Street CHICAGO | SASH BARS 32 feet or longer HOT BED SASH PECKY CYPRESS BENCH LUMBER GREENHOUSES ERECTED AND EQUIPPED COMPLETE IF DESIRED ^m^ms>'msf^smm'Mks?^3^'m^sfmiSi (6^ (ih (6^ m I The President Talks About Estimates W Write for Circular "D" and Prices TKe A. T. STEARNS LUMBER CO. NEPONSET, BOSTON, MASS. You know the Import- ance of haTing proper greenhouse fittings, and a reliable ventilating equipment tn your green- liouse. We manufacture these articles In such a man- ner that we feel per- fectly safe In guarantee- ing our material Id ct- ery passible manner. It will pay you to In- vestigate. Write us to- day for catalog, prices, etc. ADVANCE CO. Ricliniond, - Ind. Send your buainess direct to Washinfftoa. 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. Evans 20th Century Arm Will not twist the shnttinK pipe. Three times the power of old style elbow arms Sold only with Evans Challenge Machine lVr{zc/oy frcr Catalogue to QCAKEK CITY MACHINE CO., Kicliiiiond, Intl. AN estimate for your house means absolutely nothing unless accompanied by a com- plete detail specification. You wouldn't think of buy- ing a pile of coal that was estimated to be so many tons — you want to know exactly how many. Buy your greenhouse the same way. Demand that you know ab- solutely. Compare specifications. Compare the firms back of each. Make sure you are getting what you think you are getting. Give our speci- fications and our price the severest kind of comparison — then you will be ready to talk business. When you are ready, let us know. "We go anywhere for business." m W w ((Hi 1 ron Frame Houses erected for H. S. Mabie, Maywood, N. J. i H iictvinsfs ^ Co ntp afiv (d^ NEW YORK OFHCE 1170 Broadway BOSTON OFnCE John Hancock Bldg. 49 Federal St. Factory, Elizaboth, N. J. PHILADELPHIA OFHCE Pennsylvania BIdflr., IStli and Cheitnut Streeta 1 W Smnm^mmmmmMmmmmmmmwrnrnm^mmmm SHARP, PARTRIDGE & CO. Are Leaders in GREENHOUSE GLASS OUR PRICES WILL PROVE THIS. CHICAGO, ILL. S. JACOBS & SONS 1359-1385 Flushing Ave. BROOKLYN, - - • N. Y. GLASS for GREENHOUSE and HOT BED S.1iSHE.S. Our prices can be hart by mtiil, and it will pay you to get them. We carry the largest stock of Specially Selected Glass in Greater New York nii'l c;ni supply any quantity from a bo.v to a car load on a one day notice, and at Itock Bottom Prices. PARSHELSKY BROS. Inc. 215-217 Ilavemeyer St., ifrooKlyn, N, Y. 320 HOKTICULTURE February 28, 1914 NEW YORK 42nd Street Bldg The "Indianola Florists," Columbus, Ohio, Says It Pays to Let L & B do the Building < i nrHE house you erected for us Icisl summer is so superior over the one we 1 erected ourselves with your material, that there is no doubt our future building will be done by Lord & Burnham. Is is a pleasure to show our friends a Lord & Burnham house. The two boilers, I think ideal greenhouse boilers." (S.gned) HILLS . DUPREE. ^^^^^^^ , ^^ Lord aod Biurnham Compaimy SAL£S OFFICES: BOSTON PHILADELPHIA CHICAGO ROCHESTER TORONTO, CANADA Tremont BIdg. Franklin Bank Bldg. Rookery BIdg. Granite BIdg. 12 Queen St., E. FACTORIES: Irvineton. N. Y. Dea Plainea, lU. r LAWN GRASS »j "The Right Seed in The Right Place We furnish grass mixtures for dooryards, terraces, lawns, athletic and polo fields, cemeteries, parks, country clubs, country estates. Repeated laboratory tests on individual mixtures assure superior- ity of quality and growth. Experience of over fifty years of successful seed business assures you of correct proportions. Experiment has shown us that a mixture of the proper grasses is more satisfactory than an individual grass. Why waste your time and money experimenting ? Let us furnish what you need. THE ALBERT DICKINSON COMPANY Seed Merchants MINNEAPOLIS CHICAGO A PlKHlSOX II-B.M! GrcEK.NHOrSE AT PlTTSliUiiGIl Est:l(p of II. A. Heinz m gE '^ ci^ Deyo/'ed to the^ flORfSrFlANr^MA/V, Ptfb'Jicihed ^/ //NamiftonTUce, Bq/ro//, Mass. (Ji/dscrrptfoji, ^lOOJ ^ 32-.> HORTICULTUEE March 7, 1914. NEW POLYANTHA ROSES BOKDURE. Very dwarf growing variety. Very free. Flowers carmine in color. BXI.EN POULSEN. Dark brilliant rosy-piuk in color. Vigorous in growth. Brighter and better than Mrs. Cutbush. TRIOMPHE ORLEAN.\IS. Bright cherry red in color. Large flowers. Better than Baby Rambler. JLVKIE PAVIC. Light pink in color. Very hardy and very free-flowering. B.\BY ELEGANCE. A new single for edging salmon. Very attractive. Flowers .ME.\DOW SWEET. Very pleasing shade of pink. Very fine for edging. For Spring Delivery from 2?^-inch pots $2.50 per dozen, $15 per 100 A. N. PIERSON, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. Princess Dagmar Without Doubt The Best Crimson Carnation in Existence Oraers book,ed now for February delivery Rooted Cuttings: $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000 PATTEN & CO., TEWKSBURY, IVIASS. New Variegated Carnation MRS. B. P. CHENEY Strong Rooted Cuttings for February Delivery $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000. JOHN BARR, So. Natick, Mass. TO MAKE ROOM RICARD aD4 GERANIUMS POITEVINE, DOYLB, otbers, $18.00 per lUOO. A8PABAOC8 8PRENGERI, 2H In. seta, $2.60 per lUO; 3 In., $4.00. ASPAKAQU8 PLUM08C8, 3 in., |6.0« p«r 100. FCCH8IA8, 2Vi In., $2.00 per 10«. DRACAKNAS, 3 In., $4.00 per 100. J. E. FELTHOUSEN 164 Van Vranken Ave., Schenectady, N. T. Uentlon BOBTICULTURS whec writing 100,000 Geraniums Vh'L^^ B. A. Nott, Poltevine, Grant, Bicard. Bacbner, Favorite, Montmort, Doyle, Viaad, etc., $2.40 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. 2^-lnch Heliotropes. 3 varletlec; Lan- tanaa, 4 Tarletles: Marguerites, 3 varietiea, $a.7S per 100; $2S.00 per 1000. Corrc- apondence aollclted. ALONZO J. BRYAN. Washington, New Jitmt FERN DISH FERNS S3.50 per 100 &30.00 per 1000. Boston Ferns ^ Whitman! Extra Strong 6 inch, 30c each. ERNEST OECHSLIN iadisoD St. and Gale Ave.. RIVER FOREST la. CYCLAMEN Best strain in existence. 4 inch $S6.00 6 Inch SO.OO 6 Inch 75.00 For Prompt Shipment Ulium Giganteum r^^ r^ 7-9 in. (300 bulbs to case) $7.00 $60.00 S-9 in. (260 bulbs to case) $8.60 $76.00 A. Henderson & Co. 36» RITBB ST., CHICAGO. CARNATIONS F. DORNER S SONS CO. LA FAYETTE, IND. THOMAS ROLAND, Nahajrt, Mass. Godfrey Aschmann 1012 West Ontario St., Philadelphia, Pa. The only Keliable Importer, Grower and Wholesale Shipper for 25 years of Azalea Indica in all marketable colors and sizeu, pink, white. varieffate"\*..''°.-..^:322 Smith & Hemen- way Co 336 Smith, \V.&T.Co.335 Smvth, Wm. J.. 340 Stamford Seed & Nursery Co. 339-340 Stearns, A. T. Lumber Co 355 Stumpp, Geo. M.340 Stumpp & Wal- ter Co 353. Totty, Chas. H..322: Thorburn, J. M. & Co 338- Traendly & Schenek 346; United Refrlger- atilng & Ice Machine Co... 343 Valentine, J. A.. 355- Vincent, R., Jr., & Sons Co 323. Van Assche, F..354 Wants, For Sale. 351 Ward, R. M. & Co S2* Weber. P. C 341 Welch Bros 344 Whittier & Co., W- B 335- Wood Bros 324 Woodruff, S. D. & Son 338 Woodrow & Mar- ketos 34C Young, A. L 347 Young, John .340 Young & Nugent..'MO Zangen, O. V 3.39 Zinn, J. A 341 Zvolanek, Ant. C..338 For BUYERS* DIREfiTORY AND READY REFERENCE GUIDE, See Pages 348, 349, 350, 35r :324 HOKTICULTUEE March 7, 1914. LAWN GRASS »j "The Right Seed in The Right Place We furnish grass mixtures for dooryards, terraces, lawns, athletic and polo fields, cemeteries, parks, country clubs, country estates. Repeated laboratory tests on individual mixtures assure superior- ity of quality and growth. Experience of over fifty years of successful seed business assures you of correct proportions. Experiment has shown us that a mixture of the proper grasses is more satisfactory than an individual grass. Why waste your time and money experimenting? Let us furnish what you need. THE ALBERT DICKINSON COMPANY Seed Merchants MINNEAPOLIS CHICAGO RIM3 I All Ihe varieties. Sturdy little stock, ansarpassed quality. Aoy qoaotity, selection as ordered BIRDS' IMEST F'ERIMS ASPLENIUM NIDUS-AVIS Largest Stock of Young Plants in America A. M. DAVENPORT, WATERTOWN, MASS. Natural— Four Standard Grades. Colored— Twenty Standard Colors. We are lieadquarters — always carry ■everal hundred bales in stock. Can sblp any grade In any quantity at a moment's notice. Bale (226 lbs.) lots or less. Write for prices and terms. THE IMPORT HOUSE McHUTCHISON & CO 17 Murray St., NEW YORK Boston Ferns Small Ferns for Dishes OEBANIDMS, AZAIEAS, ETC. JOHN McKENZIE NORTH CAMBRIDGE, MASS. in $3.00 per 100, '"■ $30 1000 BOSTON FERNS 2 ROOSEVELT, 2 1-2 in; $5 per 100. $40 per 1000. WHITMANl COMPACTA 2 i-2 in. $5 per 100. S40 per 1000. 250 at 1000 rates. H.H.BARROWS&SON,Wliitman,Mass. Palms, Ferns, Decorative and Foliage Plants Orders taken uow for IMPORTED AZALEHS On hand a splendid stock of Ferns in leading sorts. Also Cocos, Asparagus for Jardinieres. A. LEUTHY & CO. Perkins Street Nurseries Roslindale.— Boston, Mess. SEND FOR THE JOY BOOK HORSESHOE BULBOLOGY For 1914 RALPH M. WARD & CO. 71 MURRAY STREET, NEW YORK CHRYSANTHEMUMS — ROOTED CUTTINGS - John Slirimpton, Nagoya, Patty, Uaaka, Chrysolora. $3.00 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. Early Snow, Glory Pacific, Harry May, Jennie Xonin. Moneymaker, Major Bonnaffon. Polly Rose, Pacific So* preme, Robt. Halliday, Smith's Ad- vance, White Bonnaffon. $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. Wood Brothers FISHKILL, N. Y. ROBERT GRAIG CO. and Novelties in Decorative Plants. MARKET and 49th STREETS, PHILADELPHIA, PA. PALMS, FERNS and DECORATIVE PLANTS JOhHIM SOOTT Rutland Road and E. 45th St., Telephone 2890 Bedford BROOKLYN, N. Y. When Writing to Advertisers Please IVIen- tion Horticulture The New Sargenf Rose stock Limited, $1.50 eacli. Also Lady Duncan, Dawson, Daybreak, Farquhar, Wm. Egan and Minnie Dawson. Write for prices. EASTERN NURSERIES, Jamaica Plain, Mass. HENKT S. DAWSON, Manager. J. M. Keller Co., Inc. C3 F9 O 'NA/ E F« S DECORATIVE PLANTS OF HIGH QUALITY Fifth Ave. and 65th Street, Brooklyn and Whitestone, L. 1., New York March 7, 1914. HORTICULTUKE 82fi NOTES ON CULTURE OF FLORISTS^ STOCK M pf.Pi/IAl^^ QaaaUoiM bj our readers In line with any of the topics preceoted on this page will be cordially received and promptly anawerad by Mr. Farrell. Such commnnlcatlons should Invariably be addressed to the office of HORTICDLTDRK. buds will be small in any house where the maintenance of 65 degrees of heat, with little or no deviation either way, iH'esents no difficulty. A temperature uniform and steadily held, even if a trifle lower or higher than the normal means everything in the perfect development of gardenia blooms. A daily light spraying of foliage and buds serves the two-fold purpose of keeping the plants bright and clean and the atmosphere from be- coming too dry. Tempered water, if possible, should be used. This is also the season when injudicious and careless watering has the most telling effect on gar- denias. Where the plants are growing in thoroughly drained l)enehes or pots, and where the planting has been done in a correct manner, insuring a stand just right as to base of stem merely touching the soil, there will be less danger from overwatering than from insuf- ficiency (if water, either excess being the immediate cause of the dreaded "yellows," the principal bugbear in gardenia culture. Lilies for Easter It is usually calculated that it takes six weeks for a lily flower to develop from the time the bud first shows. It can be done in less. I would prefer to have six weeks, yet it can be done in four. To have them right for Easter they should show their buds by the first week in March which will give you plenty of time in which to finish up in a cooler temperature. Where lilies are thus far advanced they will need but little pushing, 60 de- grees being high enough for the present. But those that do not show their buds by this time should be given 65 degrees and then gradually raise it to 70 by the end of March. There is no plant that loves syring- ing more than does a lily, yet no plant resents more quickly an over supply of water at the roots. On a bright day syringe two or three times. Wliere liquid food is applied with caution it proves of benefit while buds are swelling. Orchids Calanthes make a superb orchid for the florist. They produce an abundance of showy flowers that last a long time in perfection. Prepare flats with plenty of crocks over the bottom and on this spread a layer of moss, then fill with sharp sand. The bulbs can be placed in these flats quite close together in a temperature of 65 to 70 degrees at night. When they have made root and top growth they can be potted, one bulb to a 5 or 6-inch pan or three bulbs to an 8 or 9-inch pan. Fill pans one-third full of crocks. A compost of fibrous soil and well dried and decayed cow manure in equal parts, to which may be added "some peat and silver sand will grow them well. Pot them firmly, tying the bulbs to short stakes to keep them steady. In their growing season they require a pot and moist house of about 65 degrees and when growth is complete a cooler house will be more beneficial. They are subject to thrips, which must be continually searched for and destroyed by sponging the plants over often. Mr. FnrreU's next notes wiU be on the following: Care of Chrysanthemums; Youne Carnations; Bullions Stock for Easter; Hot- beds; Fancy-Leaved Caladiums; Starting Cosmos. Care of Dahlias Nearly all the newer varieties that are worth raising grow amazingly fast after being once started in any ordinary greenhouse. In working up a stock of good dahlias from cuttings, the roots should be started into growth from the first week in March and cuttings should not go into the sand before March 25 or after April 15. The roots are started in a bench, or, if there is only a limited number of them, in -boxes, planting them somewhat closely together in rich soil. Give them the fullest light and a temperature of not lower than 55 degrees. Of the new growth put forth only the stoutest and brightest looking shoots should be taken for cut- tings. Placed in a few inches of well firmed sand with but little bottom heat, afforded good care as to spray- ing, shading and ventilation, these cuttings will be ready for pots in from two to tliree weeks. A dahlia cutting well-calloused and beginning to emit roots will make better headway than when left longer in the sand. A cool, light and amply ventilated house will be the place for them after that with plenty of room between the plants. Keep well watered and give them some room from time to time. Carnations Much of the success of the carnation grower depends upon proper care being given to the young stock in the earliest stages. The experienced propagator can usually tell almost to a day when his cuttings are fit to be taken out of the sand and potted. The beginner will probably have to lift a plant or two and examine them before commencing to pot. When half an inch, or even less, of root, has been made from the callous, the plants are ready to pot. When possible, have soil and pots near the propagating bench, so as to prevent'the dr}'ing out of the roots. The dry, cool air and drafty conditions of the ordinary potting shed are not good for the tender young rootlets. For a compost use that which you cut last fall and mixed with manure at the rate of three loads of sod to one of cow manure. In potting, make the soil tolerably firm by pressure of the thumbs, and finish just below the rim of the pot. Coming, as they do, from the shade of the propagating bench, the young plants cannot at first stand full exposure to the sun, so, if the weather is bright, they should be lightly shaded. Newspapers answer the purpose, though a line of muslin about a foot or so above the plants is better. Keep at about 50 degrees at night. Watering is a subject upon which no definite instructions can be given. As a gen- eral rule, I like to be able to water the young plants once daily. Gardenias To successfully flower gardenias now requires con- siderable skill. It is at this season more than at any other when gardenias, well forvvard and full of promise, .are very ready to drop their buds on the slightest provo- cation. There will be little of this trouble where the plants are in a house by themselves and under the close surveillance of an experienced grower. The loss in 326 HOKTICULTUEE March 7, 1914. ROSE GROWING UNDER GLASS COXSCCTED BT t^C^^i^^-yCxlJ^--^^ Qaeatlons by onr readers In line with any of the topics presented on this page will be cordially received and promptly answued by Mr. Bnzl'-ka. Such commnnlcatlons sbonld Inrarlably be addressed to the office of HORTICtJLTUBB. The Snow It may have seemed quite commonplace to mention the snow in these columns, some time back, yet there were some houses that met with disaster just because the snow could not be removed in time. They were mostly very wide houses, houses too wide in fact to suit our taste. We are of the opinion that the wide houses remain handy and easier to work only when the width and length are not carried to extremes. A house 72 ft. wide is as wide as we want any house to be, and we think that any house wider than that cannot be handled without more expense per square foot than the narrower houses. Of course where other flowers or vegetables are grown this may be different, but, with roses, give us houses from 30 to 72 ft. wide. It is very unfortunate that some growers met with heavy losses during the re- cent heavy fall of snow, and we hope that just such misfortunes will help to keep us prepared to meet any blizzard or heavy snow with the proper equipment to battle with it. Many growers will make the mistake and build their houses too close together. Where space is very limited tliis may be all right but where there is plenty of ground we would much rather keep the houses far enough apart to allow all the snow that may slide ofE the roof to fall to the ground instead of piling in between the houses, and gradually climbing up to the ridge, and causing the house to carry a very heavy load. Whenever necessary, shovel all the snow away from the eaves, even though this has to be done at night. It is labor well spent, and may save several thousands of dollars. Wliere it is not possible to do that, and the houses appear to be sagging under the weight of the snow try and brace them up from the inside, and run the thermometer a few degrees warmer than is cus- tomary. This will help melt some of the snow, and will greatly relieve the pressure. Start this as soon as it starts snowing hard so as to keep the glass clear if at all possible. Shifting the Young Plants The young plants that had been potted up early in February will now be starting to grow very nicely, and it is best not to wait until they are somewhat pot-bound before shifting them into larger pots, and richer soil. A little more bone meal can be added to this soil, as the plants have the roots now, and they are able to stand a little more feed. A larger portion of manure can also be mixed into the soil, as the days will now be longer and let us hope a little more sunny, and there will be little danger of getting the plants too wet. In repot- ting make sure that all the space between the ball of the plant and the pot is securely filled with earth so that there will not be any chance of its being left empty. Tip a plant out of a pot once in a while to see how the potting is being done, and note carefully how the soil is firmed. If the plants are potted as they should be the soil will be well packed in the bottom of the pot, and gradually become more loose toward the top. Then note the plant potted wrong where the soil is loosely thrown into the bottom of the pot, and is firmed well at the top, so well in fact that the water applied has a hard time of it getting through to the bottom of the pot. The soil on the surface will always pack down with the watering that the plants will get. Needless to say all soil used for the repotting should be well screened, and never be in lumps. It should also be moist, with no dry spots in it, also free from drj' lumps. If the soil becomes too dry before potting, it should be turned over after being sprinkled, and then sprinkled and mixed until it is wet enough to moisten all the way through when it is allowed to lie in a heap a wliile. After a few hours thus, it will be in excellent shape for pot- ting. Setting the Plants on the Benches There are various ways of setting plants on the benches after repotting. The most ordinary way is to set the plants on the bench just as they come. This is very far from being the proper way, as experience will teach us, and a much better way to do is to set the smaller plants to the front of the bench, nearer the glass, setting all the taller and more vigorous plants to the other side, or the north side where the houses run east and west. This will help in more ways than one, as the smaller plants will have the benefit of the addi- tional light, and will have all the show to make some- thing out of themselves, where if they were mixed in among the other plants they would be unable to make any headway. The taller plants will also take more water, so they will make up for what will dry out with the plants along tlie edge of the bench. It is a pleasure to see a house full of young plants, especially Beauty, that have been well-graded and are growing so that the tops of them all slant like the roof of the house toward the south. Plants set in this way are much easier to handle, and they will be stronger, even though some may be higher than others. Preparing the Benches As soon as the old plants are taken from the house, remove some of the soil, say two inches or so. Then scatter plenty of air-slacked lime over the soil and apply a good coat of screened ashes. The object of having the lime in the bench is to keep the worms that may be in the soil from crawling through the ashes into the soil in the pots. This is very important as the plants will not thrive where there are earth worms in the pots. These will soon make the pots sticky, so that the soil they hold will not drain real good, and of course that spells trouble. If you have some plants that seem to be both- ered with this, give them some lime water as we have advised in these columns before. This will either kiU the worms or it will drive them out of the pots. Some- times you may wish to remove all the soil from the benches, then it will be necessary to lay some newspapers on the bench before applying the ashes. These papers may seem very thin, but they will hold the ashes well, and keep them from sifting through if they are not dis- turbed. Of course, if after watering the papers should be disturbed they will all go to pieces, and be of very little account. March 7, 1914. HOKTICULTURB 327 Dictamnus One of the characteristics of the plant material of the herbaceous garden is the marked diversity in specific treatment. Generalization in regard to culture is simply out of question. The absence of rules to go by necessitates close study and the growing intimacy witla our subjects deepens our interest. Phlox paniculata, if left longer than three years without enriching the soil, dividing and transplanting, begins deteriorating; the flowers become smaller and the color lacks the original brightness. It is much the same with heleniums, helian- thus and rudbeckias. An attempt to treat peonies, funkias, oriental poppies or yuccas in a similar way would result in the opposite. We would never be able to enjoy the stately specimens in which many old gar- dens take pride. Spirea aruncus, as a rule, is twice as beautiful in its eighth year as a four-year-old plant and I shall never forget the wonderful sight of a gigantic specimen of Heraeleum barbatum, about 20 years old, bearing its immense white umbrella-shaped flowers on thick stalks nearly 6 feet high. The subject of today's notes, Dictamnus fraxinella, also belongs to those species improving with age. Habitual growth as well as the ornamental character of foliage and flower spikes are shown by our illustration, a reproduction of a photograph taken by your corre- respondent in the hardy plant section of Henry A. Dreer, in ,Eiverton, N. J. The specimen, I judge is at least 10 years old. Dictamnus fraxinella is in bloom during June and July. The blossoms are of a very desiralile rosy pink, while those of the variety fraxinella alba appear in clear white. Dictamnus frax- inella caucasicus is a form of considerable larger dimen- sion but in color similar to the well known fraxinella; average height from 2| to 3 feet. As a curious pecu- liarity, we notice the foliage and flowers during hot weather giving off a fragrant volatile oil, which ignites when a match is applied to it, hence the popular name, "gas plant." Dictamnus fraxinella. Being highly ornamental border perennials the reason for the present comparative rarity of strong specimens in gardens, I fear, is attributable to frequent transplant- ing or other detrimental disturbing of their develop- ment. The value of matured specimen plants of spe- cies distinguished by longevity is self-evident, for they represent treasures well worthy to- take pride in. For permanent position the dictamnus varieties require a rich and rather heavy soil and an open sunny ex- posure. They may be raised from seed or propagated by divisions. For winter protection I have used leaves, the thickness of covering being governed by the climatic conditions. Riverton, N. J. -^ccAx:iAx(. -i^cMyC/ MASSACHUSETTS AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE. The short course in floriculture at the Massachusetts Agricultural Col- lege has been in progress since the first week in January. Twenty-three stu- dents are enrolled, this being the largest registration since the estab- lishment of the course. Other states as well as Massachusetts are repre- sented, two of the students coming from Vermont and one from Ohio. Several members of the class have had considerable experience in greenhouse work while others are beginners. Clark L. Thayer, a graduate of M. A. C, and assistant in the Department of Flori- culture, is in charge of the work. Par- ticular attention is given to the chief florists' crops such as roses, carnations, violets, and chrysanthemums. Other subjects which are taken up are green- house construction, heating, glazing, and as far as possible practical work is given along with the lectures, includ- ing propagation by cuttings, rose grafting, etc. Field trips which are taken to commercial greenhouse estab- lishments of which there are so many In the vicinity of Amherst form one of the features of the course; a few of the ranges which have been visited are those of A. N. Pierson Company of Cromwell, Conn.; Butler & Ullman of Northampton, Mass., and the Mont- gomery Brothers of Hadley. An an- nual trip is also taken to Boston to visit markets, stores, commercial ranges, and private estates in that vicinity. INJURIOUS MULCHING. Referring to the communication on page 143, in our Jan. 31 issue, wherein a grower admits having top-dressed his roses with a mixture of wood ashes and Clay's fertilizer, and Mr. Ruzicka's comments thereon, Gustav Olson writes as follows: "It ought to be apparent to anyone qualified to answer such a question that wood ashes (caustic potash) or lime (caustic lime), with any organic fertilizer or manure, as that liberates the ammonia and turns it into gas that burns the roots and if applied as a top-dressing will even burn the foliage." In a recent issue of the Rural New Yorker, Charles E. Thome, of the Ohio Experiment Station, writes as follows: "If manure and lime are mixed and at once plowed under the earth will probably arrest most of the ammonia that may be formed; but if the mix- ture of manure and lime is exposed to the air there will be considerable es- cape of ammonia into the atmosphere. "In the case of ashes, the lime is first in the form of oxide or quick- lime, which reverts to the carbonate form on exposure to the atmosphere, so that fresh ashes would have the same effect as quicklime in liberating ammonia. Ground limestone would have less tendency in this direction, but we think the safest plan is to apply all kinds of lime or limestone separately from manure or fertilizers." BOSTON PARK DEPARTMENT. One of the first acts of Boston's new executive. Mayor Curley, was to dis- miss D. Henry Sullivan, as chairman of the Boston Park and Recreation Commission, and appoint John M. Min- ton to fill the office until a permanent successor should be appointed and con- firmed. The mayor has now named John H. Dillon for the position. Mr. Dillon has been long connected with the department as foreman of the Public Garden. Confirmation by the Civil Service Board is required before Mr. Dillon can assume his position as Chairman of the Commission. O March that blu.sters and March that blows What color under your footsteps clows! Reauty you summon from winter snows, .\nd you are the pathway that leads to the rose. — Celia Thaxter. 328 HOETICULTUEE March 7, 1914. HORTICULTURE VOL. XIX MARCH 7, 1914 NO. 10 PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. II Hamilton Place, Boston, Mass. Telephone, Oxford 293. WM. J. STEWART, Editor and Manager. Entered as second-class matter December 8, 1904, at the Post OfBce at Boston, Mass., ander the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. CONTENTS Page COVER ILLUSTRATION— A Pierson U-Bar Green- house at Pittsburgh NOTES ON CULTURE OF FLORISTS' STOCK— Care of Dahlias — Carnations — Gardenias — Lilies for Easter — Orchids — John ./. M. Farrell 325 ROSE GROWING UNDER GLASS— The Snow— Shift- ing the Young Plants — Setting the Plants on the Benches — Preparing the Benches — Arthur C. Ruzicka 326 DICTAMNUS— fiicftard «oi7ie— Illustrated 327 ROSE GROWERS. ATTENTION 329 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES— Florists' Club of Philadel- phia— Connecticut Horticultural Society — Oyster Bay Horticultural Society — New Bedford Horticultural Society — Society of American Florists — Texas State Florists — Massachusetts Horticultural Society 330 Club and Society Notes 332 Chrysanthemum Society of America 333 International Flower Show at New York 332 SEED TRADE— A Dubious Outlook— Troubles of the Pea Growers and Dealers — Price Cutting — A Hot Place in June — Bean Cunning — Next Canners Con- vention 336 Chicago Seed Notes — Notes 338 OP INTEREST TO RETAIL FLORISTS: Steamer Departures 340 Flowers by Telegraph — New Flower Stores 341 OBITUARY— John M. Foss— Jas. P. Copeland— Wm. W. Bailey— Abel S. Wolfe— Wm. A. Sheldrick— John Hetherlngton 343 FLOWER MARKET REPORTS: Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Philadelphia, St. Louis... 345 Washington 347 MISCELLANEOUS: Massachusetts Agricultural College 327 Injurious Mulching 327 Boston Park Department 327 A Trio of Totty Novelties— Illustration 329 A Dreer Specialty — Illustration 329 French Seedlings Infested with Brown-Tall Moth Nests— C. L. Marlatt 329 Publications Received 332 Catalogues Received 334 Business Troubles 340 Chicago Notes — Philadelphia Notes 342 Washington Notes — News Notes 342 Dutch Auction Stuff in England 343 Personal — Visitors' Register 347 New Corporations 347 A Pierson U-Bar Greenhouse at Pittsburgh 347 During Recess 347 How to Control Moth Pests 352 Farmers' Week at Amherst 352 Greenhouses Building or Contemplated . 354 Fires 354 Organizers of the "Florists' Union of Unionizing America" have been at work among the florists? the florists, gardeners, designers and flower salesmen of New York City, seek- ing to form a local union and enroll members. We are informed that a meeting has been called for March 9. Just how this new movement will be received by the interests named we do not pretend to foresee. But it is our opinion that there are organizations enough al- ready and what is needed is to bring what we have up to the highest possible efficiency and to promote the wel- fare of all by a closer co-operation between the existing representative bodies throughout the country. The in- trusion of the union organizers will hardly be welcomed by the profession and the proposition will be found a very difficult one to handle according to union methods. A versatile correspondent of the Phila- They're delphia Public Ledger, philosophizing on at it again the vast difference between the profit on mining coal, which the census says is seven cents per ton gross, and the profit made by the florist on his goods, states that "a big Philadelphia florist" told him that "when he sells the retail man $1.00 worth of flowers the latter charges an average of $3.00 to his customers for them." Every little while this spook continues to be dragged out for scare-crow use on the public. When will our florists learn not to feed the newspaper correspondents with this sort of stupid misrepresentation which is invariably used for the purpose of discrediting the florist business and to make it in the estimation of the public a synonym for reprehensible extortion ? As the date for the big New York Flowers Flower Show draws near, we hear real and artificial again the customary protests against the displaying of artificial flowers. In connection with the trade exhibitions at the S. A. F. conventions we have been disposed to favor the florist supply dealers, who include much of this material in their general displays, our contention being that these trade exhibitors are of financial value to the Society, lieing among the largest buyers of space, and that, pay- ing for the privilege as supply dealers, they should be permitted to show any material which they are accus- tomed to sell to florists, many of whom attend the con- ventions for the express purpose of seeing the goods that the supply dealers have to offer. But in the case of a public flower show we can see a decided incongruity in exploiting imitation flowers for popular scrutiny and we are heartily in accord with the sentiment that would keep these things out of sight of the public. Artiflcial flowers have their legitimate uses, and it is no discredit to a supply dealer that they are a material factor in his business, but it is never one of their legitimate uses to take the place of fresh flowers where these can properly be used. In exploiting his business before the public, every florist must, of course, be his own judge as to whether or not he will use these goods in his usual course of business and deck his place with imitation finery and tinselled trash or degTade an undefiled carnation with a coat of paint and then lie to his customers as to the origin of its tawdry green tint, but all this can and should be debarred from the public flower show. The supply dealer will not sutler by the restriction for he has a wealth of beautiful baskets, vases, Jardinieres and other flower and plant receptacles and no end of dainty and useful accessories to give a pleasing and graceful flnish to floral work, and it is our belief, after a heart- to-heart talk with the most eminent florist supply deal- ers, that they fully appreciate the situation and are ready to accept the restrictions proposed. In the long run the supply man will lose nothing liy thus helping the florist to hold his position with the public as a florist and not as a dealer in cheap imitations and XINIA8, Dreer's Superb in Choicest Mixture or in Separate Colon. As blue, red. white, red with white edge, and blue with white edge, boc. per dozen; $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. FRILLED TCBEROCS BEGONIA. HENRY A. DREER, Inc. chest'n^^/sWet PHILADELPHIA, » The Above Prices Are Intended for the Trade Only. PA. De Graaff Bros. Ltd. Leiden, Holland Daffodils Early Tulips Darwin Tulips Mayflowering Tulips Iris Gladiolus, etc. Catalogue free on application H B A C O C K • S K E N T I A S JOSEPH H'^AdOCH COMPANY WYNCOTE. PA. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus SEEDLINGS The true kind from seed saved from my own plants $10 per 1000 W. H. ELLIOTT BRIGHTON, - MASS. WALLFLOWERS Golden Dresden. Privaie .Strain, tlio best of all for cut (lou-ers. Can be Iiaitious men engaged in the profession of gardening. Tbls department of the Association Is at the disposal of thoM who may require the services of capable superintendents, gardeners or as- sistant gardeners. Address M. C. EBEL. Secretary - - - Madison, N. J. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GARDENERS I March 7, 1914. HOBTICULTUKB 338 I tion given in very concise and effec- tive style. Tlie seventy-five chapters of this useful booli give complete and reliable directions for the best cultiva- tion of vegetables, fruit and flowers, the management of poultry and pets, the proper care of the lawn, vines and shade trees, and discuss everything pertaining to the out-doors of the suburban, village or country home. This would be an excellent book to present as a premium at a local flower show or fair. In appreciative hands it would make business for florist, nurseryman or seedsman. The au- thor, who is a practical gardener and an authority on the subject, was for several years a member of the faculty of two state agricultural colleges and possesses the ability to write in a clear and entertaining style. His book will be treasured by every person for- tunate enough to possess a garden spot. Alma's Junior Year, by Louise M. Breifenbach. Another addition to the popular Hadley Hall series, published by The Page Company, Boston. 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In luscious flavor they surpass by far all other Blackberries 1 have ever grown. In my long experience with thla berry its canes have ?<^;"^r. °^'^R affected, even slightly, by orange rust or other fungus disease, and I beneve u is Immune to them. , ^ /-. , ■„„.„ A full assortment of Strawberries, Raspberries, Blackberries, GraPes, Currants, Gooseberries, Harden Roots, Hardy Perennial Plants, Shrubs and \ines, Ever- green and Shade Trees, Roses, Hedge Plants, etc. Illustrated defcriptive catalog replete with cultural instructions, free to everybody. Established l»(H. -tw acres. Quality unsurpassed. Prices low. lOV^ETX J- T- LOVETT, Box 153 Little Silver, N. J. Is devoted to the planting, care and treatment of trees, and landscape for- estry in general. inserted. All the serious pests are listed, giving the time of their ac- tivity, their food, remedy, time of treatment, etc. Miss Billy — Married; by Eleanor H. Porter, author of PoIIyanna, the "Glad Book." Like the Glad Book, this new comer is destined to popularity from the start. "Miss Billy" is a character full of the "go" which makes heroines fascinating and very real. There is not one dull or weak page in tlie book. The Page Company, Boston. Price, $1.40, post paid. The Rhode Island Experiment Sta- tion Extension Department has issued two bulletins — one on How to Build Hotbeds and Coldframes, the other on Sweet Pea Culture. Both are practi- cal and will be appreciated by growers. Copies may be obtained free by ad- dressing the Extension Department, R. I. State College, Kingston, R. I. "Tree Talk" for February, 1914, is a very interesting and useful num- ber. This periodical, published by The Frost & Bartlett Co., Stamford, Conn., Bulletin No. 11, of the American As- sociation of Park Superintendents, is a very useful issue, treating on In- sects Injurious to Shade and Orna- mental Trees. Two full-page color plates of the Gypsy and Brown Tail Moths, published by, the New York State Department of Agriculture, are Botany, by E. Brucker. A useful ad- dition to the "Threshold of Science" series, published by Doubleday, Page & Co., Garden City, N. Y. Someone has said that "if we were occasional visitors to the earth, we would never come without a guide- book to the wonders and beauties ol tree, and flower, and shrub." This book would meet such a demand, for its forty-two chapters unfold the fas- cinating story of plant life. There are 202 pages, 235 illustrations, a clas- sified table, and an index. It is simply and non-technically written for the person who says: "I wish I knew." Price, 50c. net. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Review of the Work of the Examining Committees for the Season 1913. Name of Variety Smith's Ideal Nerlssa Odessa Garnet Gem Oconta Azelda Leota Celco Queen Fraser's Golden Ball Martha Edwin Seldewltz Chieftain Sport from Glory of Paclflt Marie Poole Stanley Veu ** (I R. B. Burge Gladys Duckham 4t 14 Mrs. Paul Moore Ivy Gay <■ (4 <• 44 Mrs. Ernest Wild Chicago Cincinnati 44 Chicago Cincinnati Chicago Cln*11 New Orleans. Whitney Central Bank Bldg. Savannah, Bank & Trust Bide San FrftDciBco, 26 California Bt. PAYS season, and if not, how the growers will square themselves with their early buyers. It is needless to say that the can- ners were not slow in appreciating the difficulties of the seed growers, and played them against each other to their own advantage. It seems to have been all around an unfortunate situa- tion, but we are optimists enough to believe that like every other problem this will be solved in due time, al- tho' in the solution it is not un- likely that some of those in the busi- ness will find it congenial to seek some other occupation. A Hot Place in June. We hear from different correspond- ents that the third week in June is one of the warmest in the entire year in Washington, and those thoroughly familiar with the climate suggest that if the convention could be held a week earlier than usual, the seedsmen •would escape this intensely warm weather. Anyone who has experi- enced the real hot weather in Wash- ington need not be told what purga- tory is like, as it is certainly a most excellent imitation, if a description of the real place is to be relied upon. This is just a suggestion, which may or may not receive consideration by the officers of the American Seed Trade Association. was so scarce that somebody did not have it to offer late in the season. Many of these offers, of course, come too late to be of any service, and gen- erally are occasioned by the high prices ruling. If prices were normal, the quantities offered, being small, would be carried over, as holders would not take the trouble to offer. However, about the time that the ground hog emerges to take another look at his shadow, we may expect to find such varieties as Black Valen- tines, Burpee's Stringless, Horticul- tural Dwarf, Late Refugee. Round Pod Kidney Wax, Curries' Rust Proof and Wardwell's Kidney Wax on surplus lists, although quantities will undoubt- edly be very small. Many will have an old stocking that they will dig up surpluses from and these will be quoted at varying prices, according to the desire of the dealer to dispose of them. Bean Cunning. Beans are still ruling very high, and many items are not procurable now at any price, yet we venture a predic- tion that by April 1 offers will begin to appear of varieties which now have disappeared from the map. There never has been a year when any item Next Canners' Convention. The discussion as to the place for the next Canners' Convention is pro- ceeding and a referendum vote has been ordered of the members of the three Associations which make up the annual Canners' Convention. Doubt- less many have favored San Fran- cisco, under the impression that they would be enabled to attend the con- vention and also see the exposition, all under one trip, and while the exposi- tion officials have stated positively that the exposition would be open on Feb. 20 and that all exhibits would be in place at that date, it is a simple- minded person who will accept this statement at its face value; not that anyone doubts the good faith of the exposition officials and their intention to make good, but no exposition ever I More Red Devil Cutters Used Annually Than All Others Combined I MMITH & HKMKNWAy CO., Send (Sc. for sample No. 024 and Booklet 40 styles, and understand whjr. SEND FOB BOOKLET ANY- HOW. CHAMBERS ST., NEW YORK March 7, 1914. HORTICULTURE 337 HnKHMnHtiMnHnHnHnMnHnHnHnMnHnHnHnHnHnHnHnK n M n m n A KUT IN KANNAS KING HUMBERT, $1.75 per 100; $15.00 per 1000 when other varieties are ordered in fair proportion, otherwise price as below g Boddington's Quality Cannas n m n m n m n m n m n m n m n m n m n H n m n M n m n M G M n n M n m n m n H n H n n M n F. O. B. NEW YORK OR CHICAGO CANNAS HCMRERT. 6 feet. 40 cts. $2.75 per lUO: $35.00 per 1000. THE FIVE LEADING THE BEST BRONZE CANNA ^\ THE BEST RED CANNA THE BEST PINK CANNA THE BEST YELLOW CANNA THE BEST WHITE CANNA IN THEIR RESPECTIVE COLORS .METEOR. 4 feet. $1.00 per doz.; $8.00 per 100 1 $75.00 per tOOO. KOSE.4 Gir.ANTEA. iloz.; $4.75 per 100 3% feet. 60 eta. p«r $45.00 per 1000. Gl'STAV GUMPPER. 3% to 4 feet. $1.08 per doz.; $8.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000. MONT BLANC. SVz feet hlgli. 40 eU. per doz.; $2.75 per 100; $26.00 per lOM. R »d-flowerinK, Green Foliage LOCISIANA. 30 ct8. per doz. ; $1.85 per 100; $16.00 per 1000. A. BOUVIER. 5 feet. 30 cts. per doz.; $1.75 per 100; $1,').00 per 1000. BEAUTE POITEVINE. SVi feet. 40 ctB. per doz.; $2.75 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. B1.ACK PRINCE. 3 to 4 feet. 35 cts. per d(.z.; $2.25 per 100; $20.00 per lOOO. CHARLES HENDERSON. 4 feet. 25 cts. per doz.; $1.85 per 100; $16.00 per 1000. CRIMSON BEDDER. 3 feet. 50 cts. per doz.; $2.75 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. DUKE OF MARLBORO. 4V- feet. 35 cts. per doz.; $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000. J. D. EISELE. 5 feet. 40 cts. per doz.; $2.75 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. EXPRESS. 2 to 2V4 feet. 40 ct.s. per du7,. ; $2.75 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. PRESIDENT CLEVELAND. 3 feet. 35 eta. per doz.; $2.00 per 100; $17.50 per 1000. PRES. McKINLBY. ZVn to 3 feet. 35 cts. per doz.; $2.25 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. PRES. MEYER. 4 feet. 35 cts. per doz.; $2.25 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. PILLAR OF FIRE. 6 feet. 35 cts. per doz. ; $2.25 per 100 ; $20.00 per 1000. TARRYTOWN. SVs feet. 35 cts. per doz.; $2.25 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. White >nd Cream Shades 3^4 feet. 30 cts. per doi. ALSACE. $1.75 per 100 feet. 30 cts. per ; $15.00 per 1000. PInk-flowering Canna* L. PATRT. 4V, feet. 30 cts. per doz.; $1.85 per 100; $18.00 per 1000. LOUISE. 5 feet. 35 cts. per doz.; $2.25 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. Yellow Shades FLORENCE TACOHAN. 5 feet. 40 cts. per doz.; $2.75 per 100; $2S.W) per 1000. RICHARD WALLACE. 4% leet, SO cts. per doz.; $2.00 per 100; $17.B0 per 1000. Orange Shades 35 cts. >i lOOO. «r Cos. WYOMING. 7 feet. 85 cts, $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per PENNSYLVANIA. 5 feet. 30 doz.; $1.85 per 100 MRS. KATE GRAY. 6 feet. 3S cts. per doz. ; $2.00 per 100 ; $17.50 per 1000. cts. Bcr $16.00 per 1000. We are the largest handlers of Cannas In the world. Canna business. If n SEEDSMAN n g m n M n m n m u M 0 M U H n m n m n m D n M n m n m u m u m n m n M n ■ n M n M n m n M n m n m u m n m 342 West 14th Street, NEW YORK CITY U MLLE. BERAT. iVi feet. 30 cts. per doz.; $1.75 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. VENUS. 3"/2 feet. 40 cts. per doz.; $2.75 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Bronze-leaved, Red-flowering Cannas BRANDYWINE. 4 to 5 feet. 50 cts. per doz.; $2 75 per 100; $25.00 per lOOO. DAVID HA RUM. 3^ feet. 35 cts. per doz.; $2.25 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. EGANDALE. 4 feet. 35 cts. per doz.; $2.25 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. KING HUMBERT. 40 cts. per doz. ; $2.75 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. LEONARD VAIGHAN. 4^4 feet. $3.75 per 100; $3.5.00 per 1000. MUSAEFOLI.A. 6 feet. 35 cts. per doz.; $2.25 per 100; $20.00 per lOOO. ROBUSTA. 6 to 8 feet. 35 cts. per doz.; .$2.25 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. SHENANDOAH. 6 feet. 35 cts. per doz,; $2.25 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. Red, Gold-edged, Spotted and Yellow Cannas DUKE OF YORK. 4 to 5 feet. 15 cts. e.ioh; 60 cts. per doz.; $4.25 per 100; $40.00 per l(KX). GLADIATOR. 4 feet. 30 cts. per doz.; $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000. GLADIOFLORA. 31^ feet. 35 cts. per doz.; $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000. JEAN TI880T. 5 feet. 35 cts. per doz.; $2.00 per 100; $17.50 per 1000. MAD. CROZY. SVa feet. 35 cts. per doz.; $2.25 per 100: $20.00 per 1000. QUEEN CHARLOTTE. 3Mi feet. 40 Cts. per doz.; $2.75 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. PREMIER. 214 feet. 35 cts. per doz.; $2.25 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. 80UV. DE A. CROZY. 4 feet. 50 cts. per doz. ; $2.75 per 100 ; $25.00 per 1000. Orchid-flowering Cannas 4 to 5 feet. 30 cts. pe 000. ALLim ANNIA. 4 to 5 feet. 30 cts doz.; $1.85 per 100; $16.00 per 1' AUSTRIA. 5 feet. 30 cts. per doz. $1.85 per 100; $16 00 per 1000. INDIANA. 6 feet. 35 cts. per doz.; $2.fK) per 100; $17.00 per 1000. ITALIA. 414 feet. 30 cts. per doz.; $1.85 per 100; $16.00 per 1000. Newer Cannas DR. BUDINGEN. 4 feet. BO cts. per doz.; $2.75 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. DR. ROBERT FUNCKE. 4^ feet. 40 Cts. per doz.; $2.75 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. FURST BISMARCK. 4 feet. SB cts. per doz.; $2.25 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. GRAND CHANCELLOR BULOW. 3 feet. 35 cts. per doz.; $2.25 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. GENERAL MERKEL. 4 feet. 36 cts. per doz. ; $2.25 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. WILLIAM SAUNDERS. 3V4 feet. 60 cts. per doz.; $4.75 per 100; $45.00 per 1000. FOR FULL DESCRIPTIONS SEE OUR CATALOGUE — MAILED FREE. Our prices on Cannas will bear comparison with Bn7 house In the Onr Cannas are true to name — two and three and sometimes four eyes — are sound, dormant, and are packed 250 In a box. Two can be "cleated" together and shipped ns one. One box of 250 sold at thousand rate; it U cheaper for yoo to buy a box of 250 than 200 at 100 rate. Write for special prices on quantities. any Cannas are not found here. It may be understood that they are superseded by the foresroinff. ua we will substitute or send only the best for all purposes. If selection Is left to Chicago and Western Agents for our Cannas, ONLY — WINTERSON'S SEED STORE, 166 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON xnHnMnHnHnHUHnHDHnMnMnMnHnMnMnMnHnHnMnMiui 838 HOKTICULTirRE Maxch 7, 1914. MICMELUS COLD STORAGE- fC^^*k Lm» ■■■■ «■■* 1 $16.00 per 1000 and $31.00 per 2000 $2.50 per 100; $4.75 per 250; $9.0O per SOO MiGHELL's ST& Valley For a number of «years we have made a specialty of Cold Storage Valley :ind our strain is reputed to be tlie finest in the United States. Stored under our own supervision and packed in convenient quantities for shipping to prevent rehandliug. Write or mail your order today. Wholesale price list of other Ulies from cold storage. FREE. Get it. MICHELL'S SEED HOUSE Dept. — 518 MARKET ST. PHILADELPHIA, PA. Flower Seeds for Florists ALL NEW CROP AGERATIM. Dwarf. Blue and white, 30c. per oz. A1.YSSUM. I/ittle Gem. 30c. per oz. ASPABAGCS. Plamosus Nanus. Greenhouse grown, 50c. per 100 seeds; $4.00 per 1000 seeds. Hatcheri. $1.50 per 100 seeds. ASTER. Bnuichlng. Separate colors, SOc. per oz. ; mixed, liSc. per oz. Crego. White and pink. 75c. per oz. Qneen of the Market. Separate colors, SOc. per oz. ; mixed, 75c. per oz. BEGONIA. Erfordil. 50c. per pkt. ; 1-16 oz., $1.50. Semperflorens Rose. ^ oz., 50c. Semperfiorens Vernon. V^ oz., $1.00. Gracilis Lnminosa. 25c. per pkt. CANDYTUFT. Empress. 15c. per oz. Giant Hyacinth Flowered. White, 25c. per oz. CENT.^UREA. Imperialis. White, SOc. per oz. Margaritae. 60c. per oz. CINERARIA. Marltima. 15c. per oz. Candidissima. 20c. per oz. MIGNONETTE. Allen's Defiance. SOc. per oz. Grandiflora. 10c. per oz. PANSIES. Thorbnrn's Superb Mi.vture. $4.08 per oi PETUNIA. Howard's Star. ^4 oz., SOc. SALVIA. Splendens. $1.25 per oz. Bonfire. $2.00 per oz. Zurich. $4.00 per oz. Silver Spot. $1.50 per oz. VERBENAS. Separate Colors. 50c. per oz. Hybrid Mixed. 40e. per oz. Hybrid Mammoth Mi.xed. SOc. per ez. VINCA. Rosea. 45c. per oz. Kosea Alba. SOc. per oz. Alba Fnra. SOc. per oz. Our Florists Catahg is Ready Send a Postal Today/or Ycur Copy THE MOST BEIIABLE SEEDS. 63 Barclay St. (T-241 New York, N. T. has yet opened ou time, and we are yet to be convinced that this one will be. Consequently, those who expect to see the exposition may as well de- cide to go at a later date, for it begins to look more and more improbable that the convention will go to Cali- fornia. Chicago Seed Notes. Chicago mail this week is bringing the inevitable free seed packages from the United States Department ot Agriculture. Some of the Chicago seed houses report delay in receiving imported and home-grown stock this week owing to the severe storms in the East. The continued cold weather and the snow which still lingers prevents any marked change in local sales. Seed packets are about completed and re- tail seed stores are rapidly getting into readiness for the sudden change to spring, which usually occurs here, and which seldom finds our seedmen napping. Traveling salesmen are re- porting good prospects for the coming season, backed up with substantial orders for their respective houses. A Spencer Watts, president of Hills- don, Watts, Ltd., Mascot, Sydney, Australia, wholesale seed growers and palm seed exporters, is in Chicago on his first trip to the United States. Mr. Watts has been as far as England twice before in the interest of his firm, and this time combined sight-seeing with business and with ATrs. Watts is making an extensive tour ot this coun- try. They use half a million young palms in their local trade in addition to those shipped to long distances, but so far none of the plants have been shipped to America, trade with this country being confined to the export- ing of palm seeds. Notes. The Annual Convention of the Cana- dian Seed Growers' Association is be- ing held on Thursday and Friday of this week at Ottawa, Ont. George C. Watson's annual importa- tion of grass seed for lawns and per- manent pasture has arrived on the S. S. Zyldyk at Philadelphia. This Is an important item tor the dealers in imported grasses in this country, the majority of whom place their orders through Mr. Watson. CANES FRESH CUT ILLINOIS 6 to 8 Feet $7.00 xy&r lOOO Wm. Elliott & Sons 42 Vesey St., NEW YORK Mention HORTICULTURE when writing iviY oiA.r4-r Winter Orchid Sweet Pea are grown by over 3000 growers this winter. If you have not seen them In flower, ask your nearest grower and see for yourself. Nothing will pay bet- ter in the next ten years than these popular flowers. New seed will be ready in August. To plant one house 20x100 will not cost you over $15.00. Write for infonuation to the ORIG- INATOR, ANT.C.ZVOLANEK Sweet Pea Ranch LOMPOC, CALIF. GARDEN SEED BEET, CARROT. PARSNIP. RADISH and GARDEN PEA SEED In variety ; also otber Items of tbe sbort cropoftbls past geagon, as well as a full line of Garden Seeds, will be quoted you upon application x» S. D. WOODRUFF & SONS 82 Dey SL, NEW YORK and ORAJ FARQUHAR'S FLOWER SEEDS FOR THE FLORIST Write for our Wholesale Catalogue BOSTON R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., ^Sllll SOW EARLY "^^IeTdI^*-^ STOCKS, ASTERS, VINCA, VERBENA, CYCLAMEN, CINERARIA, SWEET PEAS, ETC. Write for 1914 Illustrated Catalogue SEEDSMEN 98 Chambers St, NEW YORK PEAS, BEANS, RADISH Urower, for the Trade and all Garden Seeds ) LEONARD .^oiTFT CHICAOO CO. ONION SETS Write for Prices LAWN GRASS SEED WHOLESALE ONLY J. OLIVER J0HNS0N/"^°.;;c^4b:.L^ ' J. W. Edamnilson, Mgr. M. W. Williams, Sec'y California Seed Growers Association, Inc. Growers For Wholesale Dealers 8AN JOSE OAUFOBNIA SEEDS FOR FLORISTS SPECIAL STRAINS OUB ASTERS. CYCLAMEN AND PRI- MULAS ABE UNEQUALLED. Trade List Ready. THOMAS J. GREY CO. 32Soath Market St.. Boiton, Mbm. Onion Seed Write us for price on both globe and flat varieties. We are also quoting Onion Sets. Schilder Bros., CHILLICOTHE, OHIO NEW CROP SEEDS FOR FLORISTS Ask for 1914 Catalognes Joseph Breck & Sons Corp. Seedsmen 47.54 No. Market St., BOSTON, MASS. T3 ^« ^ ^ 1 ^ -m,^ Large whoiesile growers of ONION. LETTIICE, CARROT, RADISH. PARSNIP. P BB <^^§f^.M 1 PARSLEY, CELERY, ENDIVE, LEEK, SALSirY and SWEH PEAS. Seed Growers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA /^ ^ lYI 13 S. T\ V Write for 1914 Contracting Prices "QUALITY" SWEET PEA SEED As fine Sweet Peas as grow, and true to name at prices which will bear investigation. Prices for immediate delivery. SPENCER Pkt. 0«. Florence Nisbtlngale $ .10 t .30 Flora Norton 15 .30 Asta Olin 10 .30 I'earl G rey 10 .40 Apple Blossom 10 .20 America 10 .20 Countess 10 .20 lilanclie Ferry 10 .25 Duplex Pink 10 .30 l>u|>lex Crimson 15 .36 Dainty 10 .20 White 15 .36 Olhello 10 .20 Rainbow 10 .35 (iaiety 10 .26 Kins Edn-ard VII 10 .20 Primrose 10 .30 Martha Washington 10 .20 Queen Alexandra 10 .20 Sterling Stent 10 .36 Fancy Mixed 10 .20 The Stamford Seed & Nursery Co. 43 Atlantic Street, Stamford, Conn. Jersey Grown Callas 1 1-2 inches in diameter and up. To clean out $50.00 per 1000 O. V. ZANGEN SEEDSMAN, HOBOKEN, N .J. Mention HOKTICULTURB when writing Place your order novr for Ayres' Winter Flowering SWEET PEA SEED S. BRYSON AYKES CO. ** Renowned Sweet Pea Specialitt^* SUNNTSLOF^, INDSFENDKNCB, UO. J. BOLGIANO & SON WHOLESALE FIELD AND GARDEN SEEDS Establuhed 1818 Write For Our Low Prices LIGHT, PRATT and ELLICOTT Vt%^ BALTIMORE, MD. -840 HORTICULTUEE March 7, 1914. JOHN BREITMEYER'S =SONS^ Cor. Broadway and Gratiot Ave*. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs . . . High Grade Cut Blooms We coTer all Michigan points and good flections of OliiOt iDiliana and Canada. Members FlorlKts' Telegraph Delivery Association. HESS & SWOBODA FLORISTS TelepboneB 1601 and !• 1682 1415 Farnum St., IMEB. OIVIAIHA, GEORGE H. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Ave. and L St., N. W. WASHINGTON, D. C. WILLIAM J. SMYTH Cor. Michigan Are. and Slat St.> CHICAGO, ILL. (Member Florist^' Telegrapb Delivery Asso.) We ship to all points in Illinois and Iowa. Ptooes : /Udlne 880 Aldine 881 Aldine 882. SAMUEL MURRAY Kansas City, Mo. 913 Grand Ave. Member of the Florists* Telegraph DeliTery. ill Ordirs Given Prompt and Careful Atttotion The Park Floral Co. J. A. VALENTINE Pres. Ifember Florists' Telegraph Delivery. OENVER, COLORADO Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 2S Clinton Avenue, N. Aochc9t*r PlKwe s°^' Lo°g I^ist. Bell Phone 2iS<) MuMbers Florists Telesrapl^ DsliveTy "THE HOME OF FLOWERS" The largest tut ll<»\ver 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 monthly meBting and dinner of the Retail Florists' Club of Boston was held at the Boston City Club, Tuesday night, March 3, 42 members being pres- ent. Pres. Thomas F. Galvin presided. "Efficiency as Applied to the Florist's Trade," was discussed by several mem- bers, including Pres. Galvin, Harry Quint, Julius A. Zinn, Samuel Wax, A. S. Caplan and Sec. B. H. Green. The Chicago Retailers' Association held its regular .monthly meeting March 2, at 170 W. Jackson Boul., with about fifty in attendance. This new association was organized for the gen- eral betterment of the retailers and the solving of the many difficult prob- lems that confront them in their work. They welcome any of the wholesalers ffi STEAMER DEPARTURES Allan. Scandinavian, B'st'n-Gl'sgow.Mar. 19 American. St. Paul, N. Y. -Southampton. Mar. 13 St. Louis, N. Y. -Southampton. Mar. 20 Atlantic Transport. Miuneapolis, N. Y'. -Loudon. . .Mar. 21 Cunard. Mauretania, N. Y. -Liverpool. .Mar. 11 Laconia, Boston-Liverpool. ...Mar. 17 Caronia, N. Y. -Mediterranean. Mar. 17 French. La Savoie. N. Y. -Havre Mar. 11 Chicago, N. Y, -Havre Mar. 14 Hamburg-American. K. A. V'ictoria, N. Y.-Hamb'g.Mar. 12 Graf Waldersee, N. Y.-Havre.Mar. 14 Rhaetia, Boston-Hamburg Mar. 18 Pretoria, N. Y. -Hamburg Mar. 19 Holland-America E.vndam, N. Y. -Rotterdam. ..Mar. 10 Leyland. Bohemian, Boston-Liverpool. .Mar. 14 Wlnlfredian, Boston-Liverp'l.Mar. 21 North German Lloyd. K. Wilhelm it, N. Y.-Br'm'n.Mar. 10 Gneisenau, N. Y.-Bremen Mar. 12 Berlin, N. Y. -Mediterranean. ..Mar. 14 K. W. der Grosse, N. Y.-B'm'n.Mar. 17 Bremen, N. Y'. -Bremen Mar. 19 Red Star. Kroonland, N. Y. -Antwerp. . .Mar. 11 Finland, N. Y'. -Antwerp Mar. 18 Zeeland, N. Y. -Antwerp Mar. 21 White Star. Baltic, N. Y'. -Liverpool Mar. 12 Canopic, Boston-.Mediter'n Mar. 14 Cymric, Boston-Liverpool. . . .Mar. 14 Oceanic, N. Y.-Soutbampton..Mar. 18 or any others connected with the trade, to exhibit any of their offerings, at any regular meeting. Allie Zeck showed some extra fine butterfly sweet peas, stems 18 inches long and in five shades, which called forth many fav- orable comments. BUSINESS TROUBLES. A meeting has been called by the Referee in Bankruptcy, at Room 121, Post Office Bldg., March 13, on the petition of the receiver for Edward MacMulkin, Boston, for leave to sell certain property of MacMulkin at pub- lic or private sale. ALEX. MeCONNELL 611 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 tbe trade to our selection for delivery on steamship! or elsewhere receive special attention. Cost of Cabling Foreign Deliveries Must be prepaid Reference or cash mast accompany all orders from unt^nown correepoodenta. Cable Address, AL.E.VCONNEL.L.. STAMFORD, CONN. ''Quality Shop" Will take care of all yoar orders for de- signs or cut flowers. Stamford Seed & Nursery Co., 43 Atlantic SL New Galilee, Pa. — Peter Hoffman of Evansville, Ind., has leased the Wm. Lauch greenhouses. DAVID CLARKE'S SONS Deliver orders from any part of the country \m New York City Or OUT-GOING STEAMERS Write or Telegraph 2139-2141 Broadway, ■ New York Telephone 1552-1553 Colnmbai Established 1874 FLORIST N. E. Cor. 44 St. & Madiion ATcnae, N.T. City (Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Asso.) Flowers shipped on all Steamers. Special Corrcspon- dcDce is all the large cities of Europe and the British Colonies. Telegraph and Cable address, Dardsflor, YOUNG & NUGENT 42 West 28 St., NEW YORK "FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH" GEORGE M. STUMPP 761 Fifth Ave., Cor. E. 58th SL NEW YORK CITY THE ROSERY 23 STEUBEN ST. AUBA.NY, IM. Y. FLOWER DEUVERIES FOR ALBANY AND VICII^nXY Members Florists' Telegraph DeliTery FLOWERS delivered promptly in Buffalo, Niagara Falls, East Aurora, Lockport, Tonawanda, Lancaster and other Western New York cities and towns. 304 Main Street BUFFALO, N.Y. Members Florists* Telegraph Delivery Association March 7, 1914. HOETICULTURE 341 NEW ENGLAND FLOWER DELIVERIES Send flower ortlers for delivery in BoHton and all New England polntN to THOS. F. GALVIN 126 Tremont St., Boston P. McKENNA & SON (EataolUbed 18S1.) 770 St. Catherine St.. West MONTREAL, CANADA We give Special Attention to Telegraphic Orders WASHINGTON 915 F ST. N. W. F. H. KRAMER Anto delivery o( Designs and Flowers to any address in Washington. Stock and Work First Class F. R. PIERSON CO. FLORISTS AND PLANTSMEN TARRYTOWN ON HODSON, • N. Y. Memher of Florists' Telegraph DellTer; ATBANY. N. Y. Flowers or Design Work DBXIVEKED IN ALBANY AND VICINITY ON TELEGR.APIIIC ORDER 11 NORTH PEARL STREET, ALBANY, N. Y. ST. LOUIS, MO. FRED C. WEBER 4326-28 Olive St. Member Florists TfUgraph Delivery Association NOTICE INITIALS. We have one store only The Far-Famed Flowers of TORONTO I>ellTered on mail or telegraph order for •■y occasion, in any part of the Dominion. JOHN H. DUNLOP §9 Tongre St.. TORONTO. ONT. WASHINGTON, D.C. e^Sff^ GUDE'S * 0.00 3.00 1.25 ao.oo 50.00 50.00 POEHLMANN BROS. CO I Supply of Best Cut Flowers all the Year Around 72-74 EAST RANDOLPH ST., • CHICAGO. If Interested, send as yonr name and address for onr weekly prire list. PETER REINBERG~ WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS 37 RANDOLPH STREET .... CHICAGO, ILL. WELCH BROS. CO. AMERICAN BEAUTY. KILLARVEY. RICHMOND. MARYLAND AND ALL THE SUPERIOR ROSES. LILY OF THE VALLEY. CARNATIONS. ORCHIDS BEST PRODUCED 226 Devonshire Street, Boston, Mas*. CHICAGO CARNATION CO. A. T. PYFER, Manager 30 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO, ILL. Wired Toothpicks Manufactured by W.J. COWEE, Berlin, N.Y. 10,000 $1.75. 50,000 $7.50. Sample free For sale by dealers. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, Inc. WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS ConslKonients Solicited Hardy Fancy Fern Oar Specialty 38-40 BROADWAY. DETROIT, MICH E.G.HILLCO. Wholesale Florists f9I^IHIVIOIM^, IIM^. Please mention HortlcnUnr* whea wrtttac. 'March 7, 1914. HORTICULTURE 345- Flower Market Reports The blizzard which visit- BOSTON ed cities south of us very accommodatingly went to sea without coming to see Boston. After a thrashing rain storm on Sun- day, the snow has been disappearing rapidly and there is a springlike tone to the air. Flowers of all kinds are coming forward much more rapidly than the market demands and prices have fallen on everything except American Beauty roses, which still re- main very scarce. The supply of Easter lilies is rather light, but there is an abundance of fine callas. Roses are very fine and lots of them, includ- ing the newer varieties. Carnations, violets and lily of the valley, plenti- ful and extra good. Violets are find- ing a better sale now and quantities of them are seen in corsage use in the shopping streets. Cattleyas are in plentiful supply, but the blooms gen- erally run under size. All bulbous stock is in excessive quantity and selling very cheap. Sweet peas have improved greatly in quality, in the ordinary run and fine Blanche Ferry is extremely popular, holding its own well with the proud Spencers. Hardv ferns are in short supply and of rather poor quality. Bright sunshine days BUFFALO are bringing in the heaviest supply of the season; there are roses galore, any grade and color, also carnations, lilies, peas, violets and practically every thing along the line and plenty of it. Lilies, which a week ago were a scarce thing at times are seen in regular Easter style. There has been a quiet- ness throughout the whole week. Sat- urday the bargain sale day was only a slight relief to the wholesaler. Bulb- ous stock is too plentiful, peas are coming on too heavy and violets have to be forced to sell at any price. The scarcity of Beauties has passed and so has the demand, and this also relates to lily of the valley. Floral work has been light and the accumulation of so much stock has caused the prices to break. It is hoped that the coming week will brighten up things and put the market on a better basis. The week has brought CHICAGO a decided change in the market. Beginning with the middle of the closing week in February, sales began to fall oft and even the Saturday trade did not show a normal demand. March has had three days so far of very light busi- ness and stock is accumulating rapid- ly. The bright sunshine is increasing the supply which would have been ex- tremely gratifying a short time ago, but which this week is only a burden. The change is felt more keenly in roses because the cut has been so small generally since the holidays. The first Spanish iris was seen this week at Poehlmann Bros., and was cut from their place. Rubruni lilies are also among the latest arrivals in this mar- ket. There is no marked change in the amount of bulb stock coming now is the complaints of growers of La Reine tulips, some of whom report only one-tenth of their bulbs as ilowering. Formosum lilies, immense in size and carried on five-foot stems are offered. Carnations can be had at all prices and all qualities. Very long-stemmed KILLARNEY QUEEN From our New York Store can be ohtained some exceptionally choice Kllliirney Queen and Indiana at $6.00, 5;S.OO. $10.00 and $12.00 per 100. A few extra long Queen at $15.00 per 100. Plenty of other good Roses: Tafts, Sunbursts, Pink and White Killar- neys, Wards, Beauties, etc. Facilities for shipping from New York to Montreal are unusually good, and we would be very glad to have our Montreal Customers bear this in mind and order from our New i'ork Store. FOR ST. PATRICK'S DAY: Green Carnation Dye, per package, 60c. Shamrocks in Pots: 3'/. inch $40.00 per 1000 2 " " 30.00 " 1 " 26.00 Write for our preliminary list ot Easter Plants. RIBBONS — Many new patterns in exclusive Ribbons. It you have not received one of our new catalogues, advise us at once and we will mail you a copy. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO. The Wholesale Florists of Philadelphia. NEW YORK 117 West 28th St. PHILADELPHIA 1608-20 Ludlow St. BALTIMORE Franklin & St.Paul Su. WASHINGTON 1216H.St^N.W. WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS — ^"^^^ PRICES — Per 100 TO DEALERS ONLY Roses Am. Beauty, Special *< " Fancy and Extra No. I Killarney, Extra " Ordinary Richmond, Hillingdoo, Extra " " Ordinary Maryland, Ward, Taft, Sunburst, Extra . " '* '* *' Ordinary . ... Russell, Shawyer Carnations, Fancy " Ordinary Cattleyas Lilies. Longiflorum . .. Callas .... Lily of the Valley Paper Whites, Koman Hyacinths Freesias Daffodils Tulips Violets M ignonette Daisies Sweet Peas Gardenias Adiantum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus, Strings (lOo) " " & Spren. (loo Bchs.) BOSTON March 2 50.00 20.00 10.00 6.00 2.00 6.00 2.00 6.00 2.00 10.00 2. 00 1.50 20.00 8.00 2.00 1. 00 1.00 1. 00 2.00 •35 2.00 2.00 .40 20.00 75 12.00 35-00 10.00 75.00 30.00 15.00 10.00 4.00 10.00 4.00 10.00 4.00 15.00 3.00 2. 00 35-0O 10.00 10.00 4.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 ■50 6.00 3-00 1. 00 25,00 1. 00 15.00 50.00 35-00 ST. LOUIS March 2 30.00 15.00 8.00 6.00 3.00 6.00 .t.oo 6.00 2.00 2.00 1. 00 40.00 10.00 10.00 3-00 3.00 3.00 2.00 2.00 •15 4.00 .20 1. 00 12.00 3500 15.00 40.00 25.00 10.00 8.00 4.00 8.00 4.00 8.00 4.00 3.00 1.50 50.00 1 2- 50 12. 50 4.00 4.00 4.00 3.00 3 00 ■35 5.00 i.as 1-25 15.00 50.00 25.00 PHILA. Mareh 2 60.00 40.00 5.00 8.00 4.00 12.00 to 6.00 to 8.00 to 4.00 to 10.00 3.00 to to to 40.00 10.00 10.00 3.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 •50 3.00 1.50 •50 10.00 1. 00 17.00 65.oo> 50.00 20.00 10.00 ' 6.00 I5.0&' 8.00 10.00 6.00 - 20.00 ' 4.00 2.00 60.00 20.00 ■ 20.00 • 4.00 3.00- 4.00 3.00 5.00 i.OO* 6.00 3-00 I.OO- 20.00 I. JO 25.00. 50.00 50.00 Beauties remain about the same, but there are more of the medium lengths. White carnations, as has been their custom heretofore, are shortening in supply as the green dye season ap- proaches. Perhaps it is a natural re- volt from an unnatural color. Monday and Tues- PHILADELPHIA day of last week were pretty good business days but with the advent of Ash Wednesday the buyers seemed to "get cold feet" and quit buying ex- cept for hand-to-mouth absolute wants. The natural consequence was an ac- cumulation of flowers, a drop in prices all along the line and a poor clean-up Saturday. Today, Monday, as we write, a blizzard is raging and few deliveries have come in on account of stoppage of traffic on the railroads, so orders are being filled from Saturday's flow- ers— that is, what few orders there are. Monday is usually one of the best days of the week for business, but it is a^ negligible quantity today. Taking the situation as a whole things are not as^ good as they might be but everybody is trying to be cheerful and no doubt will pull through somehow. All flowers are now plentiful and of very fine quality, so that all we need now is better weather and forget about Lent, both of which desiderations are sure- to happen very soon. "God rest ye, merry gentlemen; let nothing you dis- may." The market was in ST. LOUIS such a condition the last week that all the- wholesalers were loaded up to the guards with all seasonable stock daily and at prices very low in all grades. Violets and sweet peas v^'ere- so plentiful that not half of them were- { Continued on page j./r'i iM HOETICULTUEE March 7, 1914. H. E. FROMENT Wholesale Commission Florist, Choice Cut Flowers, 'B7 West %8th St. X£W YORK Telephones: 2200, 2201, Madison Square. Moore, Hentz & Nash Wholesale Commission Flerists S5 and 57 Wast 26th Street New York Telephone No. 750 Uadlson Square I — WM. P. FORD — , Wholesale Florist 107 W. 28tti Street, NEW YORK Call and Inspect the Best Establishment in the Wholesale Flower District. GEO. C. SIEBRhCHT WHOLESALE FLORIST CONSIGNMENS SOLICrTED •rB0NB{ 608 j MADISON SQ.. NEW YORK JOHN YOUNG ^^Hi^l^s^l^ F'loris'fc «J;WEST 28th STREET NEW YORK CITY Cofisigntnents Solicited Phone 7362 Madison Square THE KERVAN COMPANY Ferns, Mosses, Wild Smllax, Oslax, L«acothoe, Palmetto, Cycas, both fresh cut and prepared. lAiirel, Hemlock, all Decorating^ Ever^eens. f.i.{jMj5 M,ds, 119 W. 28 St., New York 1rC£D ®. KELLER 122 West 2Sth St.. New York Florists' Supplies We nianiifarture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work & Novelties and are lieaU-rs in Decorative Glassware, Growers and Florists' Re<]uisites WILLIAM H. KUEBLER Brooklyn'* Foramost and Best WHOLESALE COMMISSION HOUSE A First Class Market for «U CUT FLOWERS 28 WilloQghby St., Brooklyn, N. Y. M. C. FORD 121 West 28th St., NEW YORK ! A Full Line of ALL CUT FLOWERS. Telephone, 38T0 or S871 Madison Sqnare GEORGE B. HART WHOLESALE FLORIST ^ Stone St., Rochester, N.Y. i». J. »:Miarn SnccesBor to JOHN I. BAYNOR SELUNG AGENT FOR LARGEST GROWERS Wholesale Commission Florist A full line of (iioire f nt I'louer Stock for all purposes. The HOME Oi' THE LILY by the 100. 1000 or 10,000. TEL. 1998 MADISON SQUARE 49 Wcst 28tb St., Ncw York city Establiihcd 1887 J. K. ai-l.e:im Still Gsinf Strong OLDEST IN YEARS BUT UP-TO-DATE IN SERVICE A SQUARE DE.\L. PROMPT RETURNS. MONEY ALWAYS READY. 106 WEST 28TH ST., NEW YORK Opens 6 A. M. daily. Telephone, 16" and 4468 Mad. Sq. HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY THE HIGHEST \/ A I I FV ALWAYS GRADE OF V M L L C. T ON HAND GARDENIAS, DAISIES, ROSES AND CARNATIONS JAMES McMANUS, m.a"' 105 W. 28th St., New York NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only ROSES AND CARNATIONS American Beauty, Special " '* Fancy and Extra No. I Killamey, Extra " Ordinary Richmond, Hillingdon, Extra " " Ordinary Maryland, Ward, Taft, Sunburst, Extra " " " " Ordinary. RuBsell, Shawyer Carnations, i" ancy Grade " Ordinary Last Half of Week First Half of Week ending Feb . 28 beginning Mar. 2 1914 1914 40.00 to 50.00 40.00 to jo.oa 20.00 to 30.00 20.00 to 30.00 5.00 to 10.00 5-00 to 10.00 6.00 to 10.00 6.00 to 10.00 2.00 to 6.00 2.00 to 6.00 5.00 to 10.00 5.00 to 10.00 2.00 to 5.00 2.00 to 5.00 8.00 to 15.00 8.00 to 15.00 3.00 to 8.00 3.00 to 8.00 8.00 to 12.00 6.00 to IS.OO 2.00 to 3.00 2.00 to 3.00 1. 00 to 2. 00 1. 00 to s.oo BAOGLEY, RIEDEL & MEYER, Inc. WHOLESALE FLORISTS, 34 West 2Sth St., New York Telephones j Jjjjjn Madison Square CONSIGN.MENTS SOLICITED ALBANY CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE wHoJL""™"" •""■ 76 Maiden Lane, ALBANY, N.Y. SAVE TIME AND MONEY BY SENDING YOCR ORDER TO C8 Prices Right. Consignments Solicited. Telephone Connection —MONTREAL FLORAL EXCHANGE, LTD.— ORGANIZED FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CANADIAN TRADE. CUT FLOWERS AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. Home-grown Stock a Specialty. STRICTLY WHOLESALE; NOTHING BOLD AT RETAIL. Ample reference fnrnlshed as to staDding: and Onancial ability of the compaay. 123 MANSFIELD STREET. MONTREAI^. P. Q. WALTER F. SHERIDAN Wholesale Commission Sealer iu CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 133 West 28th Street, New York Telephone — 3532-3533 Madison Square CENTR.4LLY LOCATED, THE HUB OF THE FLOWER MARKET SECTION CHARLES MILLANG Wholesale Florist 55 & 57 W. 26 St., N. Y. Telephone <0G3 Madison Frank H. Traendly Charles Schenck TRAENDLY & SCHENCK "WKoIesale Florists 131 West 28th St., New York Telephones : 798 and 799 Madison Sqnare Consignments Solicited Telephone 3860 Madison Square WOODROW & MARKETOS WHOLES.4LE Plantsmen and Florists 41 West 28th Street, NEW YORK March 7, 1914. HOETICULTURE 347 WHOLESALE. \ rLORI5T5 2^^^ ^4- WrsrZS'-'ST.Nci^ro/tK. Cons/iSnmentrs .SoficiPed Flower Market Reports (CottttMut-d from pagt 3 1>) disposed of. The same may be said of carnations; they, too. came in so plentifully that they sold as low as $10 in 1000 lots for good grades. Roses are now on crop and are bound to be a glut by the end of the week. All bulb stock is down in price as this, too, is more than the demand calls for. It looks as though the market wll! be even more glutted, as the week opened bright and cold. The first few days in Lent must have hurt some, as the leading retailers say that about the only thing doing is funeral work. Washington during WASHINGTON the past week has been favored with various kinds of weather, which alter- nately increased and decreased the supply of fiowers of all varieties. Prices have dropped considerably, es- pecially in the case of carnations. The lower grades of roses fell in value, but the better grades have retained their price and are in good demand. American Beauty roses have been somewhat more plentiful, and the Richmonds have been stiffening up and coming along in much better con- dition. The price on bulbous stock has also dropped materially. Gar- denias are in heavier supply and while Al stock continues to bring as high as $3 per dozen, the other grades can be had for considerably less. The writer's attention was called to some exceedingly line home-grown lilacs which, when placed beside the foreign grown article, made the latter look poor. Not only are the flowers and the foliage better, but the cost to produce them is much less. PERSONAL. NEW CORPORATIONS. Charlotte, N. C— Scholtz, The Flor- ist, capital stock $50,000. Chicago, III. — Henry W. Bruns, Inc., seedsmen. Capital stock, $10,000. In- corporators, H. W. Bruns, Daniel Zin- ser and Rudolph Bollinger. Syracuse, N. Y. — The Pierce-Chris- tian company, general florist business, $10,000; Harold S. Pierce. Syracuse; Harold H. Will and Thomas J. Chris- tian, Syracuse. B. S. SUNN, JR. VIOLETS CARNATIONS, ROSES 55 and 57 W. 26th St., New York Shipping Orders Carefully Filled E. S. Miller of Wading River, N. Y., has got home from an extended trans- continental trip. N. P. McCarthy of Boston is in Ber- muda eating strawberries and watch- ing the iridescent fishes. Lucky Nick. Charles Schroedcr will dispose of his greenhouse porperty in Edinburg, N. Y., and locate in Florence, S. C, where he has secured a position. EDWARD REID WHOLESALE FLORIST 1619-21 Raostead Sl, Philtddphia, Pa. CHOICE BEAUTIES, 0R:HIDS, VALLEY, ROSES and all Seasonable Varieties of Cut Flewars William F. Kasting Co. \A/Holesal< 383-387 ELLICOTT ST. >ris-t8 BUFFALO, N. Y. NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only MISCELLANEOUS Cattleyas Lilies, Longiflorum Callas • Lily of the Valley Paper Whites, Roman Hyacinths- Freesias- - Daffodils Tulips ■ Violets Mignonette Daises Sweet Peas (per loo bunches) Gardenias Lilacs (per bunch) Adiantum Smila Last Half of Week ending Feb. 28 1914 Asparagus Plumosus. strings (per loo) '* *' & Spren (loo bunches). 20.00 8 00 8.00 2.00 1. 00 1. 00 1. 00 1. 00 .25 2.00 1. 00 2.00 6.00 6.00 15.00 xo.oo 50.00 12.00 12.00 3.00 3. 00 2.00 2.00 3-00 .40 6.00 2.00 800 25.00 1.50 1. 00 10.00 35-00 20.00 First Half of Weok beginning Mar. 2 1914 20.00 8.00 8.00 2.00 1. 00 1. 00 1.00 1.00 •25 2. 00 1. 00 2.00 6.00 ■75 8.00 25.00 25.00 50.00 12.00 la.oo 3.00 2.00 2.00 2. 00 3.o» .40 6.00 2.00 3.00 25.00 1.50 1. 00 10.00 35.00 35.00 A PIERSON U-BAR GREENHOUSE AT PITTSBURGH. Our cover illustratiou this week shows an interior view of a green- house erected by the Pierson U-Bar Company for Mr. H. A. Heinz. Mr. Heinz started witli a palm house and two wings arranged after the style here shown, and the results have been so pleasing that he has enlarged his range several times since. As shown in the picture, the effect is that of an outdoor garden plot; the paths are grass and the lawn mower is in regular use. Efforts like this, where the gardener throws in a lot of individuality and puts his best into his work, are what help to place a gar- dener in the recognized front rank of his profession. VISITORS' REGISTER. Philadelphia — Percy B. Rigby, Pen- nork-Meehan Co., N. Y. City; Henry Wild, Greenwich, Conn.; E. G. Hill, Richrjiond, Ind. St. Louis— S. S. Skidelsky, Philadel- phia; C. E. Pruner, representing Poehl- mann Bros., Chicago; Mr. Lavine rep- resenting Lion & Co., New York. Washington, D. C. — H. F. Michell, Joseph Goudy and D. T. Connor, Phila- delphia; R. T. Beers, representing A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn.; Adolph Farenwald, Roslyn, Pa. DURING RECESS. The Monmouth County Horticultural Society held its tenth annual banquet at Red Bank, N. J., on Wednesday evening Feb. 25. The dinner was of the usual fine character served at such affairs, and was followed by an elo- quent speech by Howard R. Cruse of Jersey City. Short addresses were also made by some of the guests. Songs were sung by Percy Hicks and William Dowlen and there were also piano selections. An innovation of the banquet was the presence of wom- en among the diners. This will prob- ably be made a permanent feature. Chicago — Mr. and Mrs A. Spencer Watts, Mascot, Sydney, Australia; Fred Burki & Son, Pittsburgh, Pa.; Wm. Dittman, Newcastle, Ind.; Sam. Seligman, New York; S. W. Pike, St. Charles, 111. Boston — Albert De Smet, Mont St. Armand, Gand. Belgium; G. S. Hay, representing H. A. Dreer, Phila., Pa.; Chas. Schwake, New York; Wm. Jur- gens, Newport, R. I.; A. Kakuda, rep- resenting Yokohama Nursery Co., New York'; O. D. Irwin, representing the Benedict Mfg. Co., New York; W. H. DcGraaf, Leiden, Holland. The Horticultural Club of Boston met at the Parker House on Wednes- day evening, March 4. Guests were Chairman Minton, of the Boston Park Commission; Secretary Wheeler, of the Massachusetts Board of Agricul- ture, and Mr. Rogers, of the Gypsy Moth Commission. The moth prob- lems and 1914 convention matters were subjects discussed. The list of exhibitors for the Horti- culture. Arboriculture and Forestry Section of the Anglo-American Ex- hibition includes the names of many of the foremost British firms. The only American participant thus far re- ported is W. A. Mande of South Or- ange, N. J., who will exhibit Ameri- can specialties, including dahlias, cannas, roses and cacti. 348 HOKTICULTURE March 7, 1914. 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 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 K. J. Dysart, 40 State St., Boston. For page Bee List of Advertlserg. AMPELOrgIS Ampelopsis Veitchll — Largest stock of l-year transplanted In tbe United States. All sizes up to strong 3-ft. plant. Send tor prices before placing your order else- where. CHAS. BLACK, Hlghtstown, N. J. APHINE Apblne Mfg. Co., Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. ~~ APHIsT^CNK Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. ARADCARIAS Godfrey Ascbmann, Pblladelpbla, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. ASPARAGUS J. E. Felthousen, Schenectady, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Asparagus Plumosus — Fine 3-in.. $4.00 per 100. Cash, please. J. W. MILLER, Shlremanstown, Pa. AUCUBA Ancuba }aponIca, busby plants, 36c. to $2.60 each. JULIUS ROEHRS CO., Rutherford, N. J. AZAI.EAS P. Ouwerkerk, Boboken, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Leutby & Co., RosUndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Otto Belnecken, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. John McKenzle, No. Cambridge, Mass. For page eee List of Advertisers. Godfrey Ascbmann, Pblladelpbla, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. BAY TREES McHutcblson & Co., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobblnk & Atklna. Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertlserg. August Rolker & Sons, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Bay Trees and Bux Trees, all sizes and prices. List on application. JULIUS ROEHRS CO.. Rutherford. N. J. BEDDING PLANTS K. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. For page see List of Advertisers. BEGONIAS Henry A. Dreer, Inc.. Philadelphia, Pa. Tuberous Rooted Begonias. For page see List of Advertisers. BLACKBERRIES J. T. Lovett, Little Silver, N. J. The Joy Blackberry. For page see Lilst of Advertisers. BOILERS Kroeschell Bros. Co., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. King Construction Co., North Tonawanda, N. Y. "King Ideal" Boiler. For page see List of Advertisers. Hltchlngs & Co., New York City. Lord & Burnham Co., New York City. BOCVABDIAS For page see List of Advertisers. Bouvardla Stock Plants— Single Pink and Red. $5.00 per 100. Orders taken for Rooted Cuttings, read.v May and June, $20.00 per 1000. Cash with order. JOHN ■OLT, North Wales, Pa. 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., Milwaukee, Wis. BOXWOOD TREES Bobblnk & Atkins. Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. BULBS AND TUBERS J. M. Thorburn & Co., New York City. Freesia and Lllium Barrisll Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers. Mlcbell's Seed Bouse, Philadelphia. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Ralph M. Ward & Co., New York City. Horseshoe Bulbology. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Boddlngton, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. John Lewis Cbllds, Flowtrfleld, L. I., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Henderson & Co., Chicago, 111. Lllium GIganienm. For page see List of Advertisers. August Rolker & Sons, New York City. Holland and Japan Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. Schwake & Co., New York City. Horticultural Importers and Exporters. For page see List of Advertisers. O. V. Zangen, Boboken, N. J. Jersey-Grown Callas. For page see List of Advertisers. C. KEUR & SONS, aiLLEMOM, Holland. Bulbs of all descriptions. Write for prices. NEW YORK Branch. 8-10 Bridge St. CALADIUMS Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. CANES Wm. Elliott & Sons, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. CANNAS R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. For page see List of Advertisers. Arthur T. Boddlngton, New York City. Boddington's Quality Cannas. For page see List of Advertisers. Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. Swastika Brand Cannas. For page see List of Advertisers. 108 of the best varieties. Send for new complete Canna Book, Just out. THE CONARD & JONES COMPANY, West Grove. Pa. CARNATIONS Patten i Co., Tewkebury. Mass. Princess Dagmar. For page see List of Advertlserg. F. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette, Ind. For page see List of Advertlserg. S. S. Skldelsky & Co., Phlla., Pa. Carnation Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. Cottage Garden3~~Co., Inc., Queens, N. Carnation Matchless. John Barr, So. Natlck, Mass. Carnation Mrs. B. P. Cheney. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Begerow, Newark. N. J. Carnation Prince Edward. CARNATIONS Unrooted cuttin.as. White aud Light Pink Enchantress. Harlowarden flue henltli.v stoc*. 75 cts. per 100; $6.00 per 1000. Sample bv uuiil. W. A. FINGER, Hicks- ville, N. Y. CARNATION STAPLE Split carnations quickly, easily and cheaply mended. Pillsbury's Carnation Staple, 2000 for $1.00 post paid. I. L. PlLLSBURY, Galeshurg, 111. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. Chrysanthemum Novelties for 1914. For page see List of Advertisers. A. N. Plerson. Inc.. Cromwell. Conn. New Varieties Worth Growing. For page see List of Aavertisers. Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J. For page see 1. 1st nf Ailvprtisers. Wood Bros., FishkiU, N. Y. Chrysanthemums Rooted Cuttings. For page see List of Advertisers. CHRYSANTHEMUM ROOTED CUT- TINGS—Alice Salomon, $7.00 per 100, $60.00 per 1000; Chas. Hazer, M. Bonnaffon, M. Dean, Lynnwood Hall, Chrysolora and other leading market sorts, $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. WM. SWAYNE, Kennett- Sq., Pa. COCOANUT FIBRE SOIL 20th Century Plant Food Co., Beverly, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. CYCLAMENS 200,000 GIANT FLOWERING CYCLAMEN. For the last 16 years we have selected three-fourths of our seed-bearing cycla- men stock before Xmas, to assure early blooming plants, and claim the finest commercial strain in this country; no fizzle of many so-called English varieties. Our aim is strong growers that don't have to be petted to be grown into a choice salable plant — a well built, flve-petaled flower (many of them at one time), with well marked foliage; every plant an Ideal. a prize winner. Received first prize at the Cleveland show and first and second at Toledo, early November, when bloom- ing cyclamen were scarce. STRONG AUGUST SOWN SEEDLINGS, once transplanted, $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. Cash with order. Cultural direc- tions with all orders. C. WINTERICH, Cyclamen Specialist, Defiance, O. Thomas Roland, Nabant, Mass. For page see List of Advertlserg. ' DAHLJAS Dahlias at greatly reduced prices for 1914. Send for wholesale list. Order early. J. L. MOORE, Northboro, Mass. Dahlias. 800,000 Clumps to offer. Send your list of wants to the Largest Dahllm Grower in the World. J. K. ALEXANDER, "The Dahlia King," East Bridgewatsr, Mass. Dahlias— 2500 field clumps, latest Tari»- ties, cheap for cash ; or what have yon to exchange? GEO. H. WALKER, DahlU EJxpert, North Dlghton, Mass. NEW^PAEONY DAHLIA John Wanamaker, Newest Handsomest, Best. New color, new form and new habit of growth. Big stock of best cut-flower varieties. Send list of wants to PEACOCK DAHLIA FARMS, Berlin. N. J. nahlias— Clean, lieaTtby stock, fully ma- tured, novelties nnrt standard varieties, true to name and at reasonable prices. Also Gladioli, field -Rrown Hollyhocks, Her- baceous plants, eti-. Send business card for catalogue. W. W. WILMORE, Box 382. Denver, Colo. ^ DECORATIVE PLANTS Leuthy & Co , Perkins St. Nurseries. Roslindale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Robert Craig Co.. Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. John Scott, Brooklyn. N. i. For page see List of Advertisers. Woodrow & Marketos, New York City For page see List of Advertisers. For List of Advertisers See Page 323 March 7, 1914. HOETICULTUEE 349- DECORATIVE PLANTS — Conliniifd J. M. Keller Co., Inc., Brooklyn and White- stone, L. I., N. Y. For page see List ot Advertlsera. A. SchulthelB, College Point, N. I. For page see List of Advertleera. DRACAENAS J. E. Felthousen, Schenectady, N. T. Fur pnee see List of Advertliere. FERNS A. Leuthy & Co. RosUndale, Mas». For page see List of Advertleeri. _ WLicman, Mau. H. H. Barrows & Son. For pap> see List of AdTertUere John Scott, Brooklyn. N. Y. For p«ge »ee List of Advertisers^ Eohert Craig Co.. Philadelphia, P». For page see List of Advertisers. A. M. Davenport, Watertown, Mass. Ferns for Dislies: Bird's Nest Ferns. For page ree List of Advertisers. AlonKO J. Bryan. Washington. N. J. For page ece List of Advertisers. John McKeF«le"No7~Cainbrldge. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Ernest OerhsUn. River Forest, 111. Ferns for Dishes. For page see List of Advertisers. FERTlCTZERS Alphano Humns Co., New York City. Alphano Hnraus Fertilizer. For page see List of Advertisers. ntli Centor.v Plant Food Co.. Beverly, Mass. Cocoanut Fibre Soil. For page see List of Advertisers. Pulverlied Manure Co., Chicago, 111. Wliard Brand Cattle Manure. For page see List ofAdvertlsers. OoBSumers' Fertiliser Co.. New York City. Mak-Gro, Odorless Plant Food. For page see List of Advertisers. ' Madson Carnon Co.. Ballston Spa, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. FEVERFEW Feverfew, 2V2-incli pots, 2c. A. C. TINGLEY, Tewkesbury, Mass. SCOTCH SOOT Stnmpp & Walter Co.. New York City. Scotch Soot. For page see List of Advertisers FI-ORISTS' LETTERS Boston Florist Letter Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. H. Bayersdorfer & Co.. Philadelphia, Pa. Quality Script Letters. For page see List o£ Advertisers. _ FLORISTS' SCPPLIES N. P. McCarthy & Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. STRIce CoT^PhTTadelphlar Pa. For page see LJst of Advertisers. ReecT&^KellerT New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. ■. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Welch Bros. Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Komada Bros., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWER POTS B. Allan Peirce, Waltham. Mass. Peirce Paper Flower Pot. For page see List nf Advertisers. W. H. Ernest, Washington, D. C. Washington, D. C. For^page see List of Advertisers. A. H. Hews & Co., Cambridge, Mass. For pag" see List of Advertisers. Hilfinger Bros., Ft. Edward. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. ' FUNGINE Apbine Mfg. Co., Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. GALAX Michigan Cut Flower Co., Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. Kervan Co.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. GERANIUMS R. Vincent, .Tr. & Sons Co., White Marsh. Md. For page see List of Advertisers. GERANIUMS — Continued Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers J. E. Felthousen, Schenectady, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. GERANIUM ROOTED CUTTINGS— S. A. Nutt, JL.'iO per 100; 2\i inch, $2.00 per 100. Cash. CHAS. H. GREEN. Spencer. Mass. " GLADIOLUS John Lewis Chiids, Flowerfleld. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Choice young stock, all sizes and bulb- lets; Mrs. F. King, Dawn, America, inde- pendence. Scarsdale. Klondike, Mixtures, etc. Prices low to close out surplus. Write for price list or special quotation on quantity wanted. BROOICLAND GAR- DEI^ J\V^)burn^_Mass^ Gladiolus— America and Independence, all sizes. Write for samples. MUNSELL AND HARVEY, Ashtabula, Ohio. GLASS Sharp, Partridge & Co., Chicago. p'or page see List of Advertisers. Parshelsky Bros., Inc., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Greenhouse glass, lowest prices. JOHN- STON GLASS CO.. Ha rtford City, Ind. GLASS CUTTERS Smith vt Hemenway Co.. New Y'ork City. Red Devil Glass Cutter. For page see List of Advertisers. GLAZING POINTS H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. Peerless Glazing Point. For page see List of Advertisers. GLOXINIAS Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia, Pa. l''or page see List of Advertisers. GREENBOUf^E BUILDING MATERIAL. A. T. Stearvs Lumber Co., Neponset, Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. Frank Van Aasehe, Jersey City, N. J. For page gee List of Advertisers. Metropolitan Material Co., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. S. Jacobs & Sons, Brooklyn, N. Y. Lord & Bumham Co., New York City. 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. "Frank Van Assche, Jersey City, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Plerson U-Bar Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers^ Metropolitan Material Co., Brooklyn. N. T. For page see List of Advertisers^ HItchlngs & Co., New York City. Lord & Burnbam Co., New York City. Foley Greenhouse Manuf. Co., Chicago, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. GUTTERS King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. Y. King Channel Gutter. For page see List of Advertisers. Metropolitan Material Co., Brooklyn, N. Y. Iron Gutters. For page see List of Advertisers. HAIL INSURANCE Florists' Hall Asso. of Amerloa. J. G. Esler, Saddle River, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. HARDT FERNS AND OBEKN GOOD! Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, Detroit Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. The^Kervan Co., New York For page see List of Advertisers. HARDWOOD ASHES Dnleached Hardwood Ashes For Sale. GEORGE L. MUNROE & SONS, Oswego. N. Y. HART'S HANDY HANDLES Geo. B. Hart, Rochester, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. HEATING APPARATUS Kroescheli Bros. Co , Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Bnrnham Co., New York City. HELIOTROPES Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS Bay State Nurseries, No. Ablngton, Man. For page see List of Advertisers. P. Ouwerkerk, HobokeUj N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobbink * Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Old Town Nurseries, M. P. Haendler, Prop., South Natick, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. HOSE H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. Black Cat Hose, 8 ply, %-in., 16c. foot, best quality. Try 25 or 50 feet. U. CUT- LER RYERSON. 108 3rd Ave.. Newark, N. J. HOT-BED SASH A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset, MaaL For page see List of Advertisers. Parshelsky Bros., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Bumham Co., New York City. INSECTICIDES Aphlne Manufacturing Co., Madison, N. J: Aphine and Funglne. For page see List of Advertisers. Lemon Oil Co., Baltimore, Md. Standard Insecticides. For page see List of Advertisers. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. Aphis Punk and Nlkoteen. For page see List of Advertisers. P. R. Palethorpe Co., Inc., Clarksville. Tenn. Nicoticlde, the Insecticide. For page see List of Advertisers. Eastern Chemical Co., Boston, Mass. Imp Soap Spray. For page see List of Advertisers. Tobacco Stems, $1.00 hundred pounda. U. CUTLER KYERSON, 108 3d Ato., Newark, N. J. LAWN MOWERS ' Coldweli Lawn Mower Co., Newborsb,^ N. Y. LACRUS Lanrus Cerasus: Bush, 35c.-$1.00 eaek; Standards, $7.C0-|10.00 each; Pyramldai $5.0O-*7.5O each. JULIUS R0EHR3 CO., Rutherford. W. J. LEMON OIL Lemon Oil Co., Baltimore, Md. For page see List of Advertisers. LILT BULBS Chas. Schwake 4 Co., New York City. Horticultural Importers and Exportan. For page see List of Advertisers. R. M. Ward & Co., New York, N. Y. Horseshoe Bulbology. For page see List of Advertisers. LILT OF THE VALLET PIPS August Rolker & Sons, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. McHntcbison & Co., New York City. Berlin Valley Pips. For page see List of Advertisers. Otto Helnecken. New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Thorburn & Co., New York City. Cold Storage. For page see List of Advertisers. In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture 350 HOETICULTUKE March 7, 1914. I.II.Y or THE VAL,I.EY PIPS — Continued Ctiis. F. Meyer, New York City. Cold Storage LUy of the Valley. Fur page aee List of AavertiiierB. Jottler, FUke, Rawson Co., Boston. Ma««. MARGUERITES Alonzo J. Bryan, Waehlngton, N. J. For page see List of Advertliert. NATIONAL. NURSERVMAN Mational Nurseryman Publishing Co., Inc., Kochester, N. Y. For page see List of AdvertlserB. NIKOTEEN Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. NIKOTIANA Apblne Mfg. Co., Madison, N. J. For page see Last of Advertisers. NCRSERT STOCK r Onwerkerk, VVeehawken Heights, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. For page set; List of Advertisers. ■•7 State Nurseries, North Ablngton, Mass. Hardy, Northern Grown Stoc-k. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. W. B. Whlttler & Co., South Frainlngham, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. AaKost Rolker & Sons, New York City. ' For page see List of Advertisers. Brect-Roblnson Nurseries, Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers; Otto Heinecken, New York City. For page see Listof Advertisers. Old Town Nurseries, M. P. Haendler, Prop., South Natlck, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. PRIVET, Splrea, Barberry and Hydran- eeas.— Amoor Ulver North, 12 to 18 inch, ho per 1,000; 18 to 24 inch, $25; cuttings, «1.5() per 1.000. Spirea Van Houtte, 18 to 84 inch., $3 per 10poisoM GaaraDteed under thi lasectlclde 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, Insects on Rose-bushes, Carnations, etc. without injury to plants and without odor. Used according to di- rections 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. ^ Pint . - 25c; Pint - - 40o ; Qaart - - 75o % Gallon, &1.25: GalloD. S2.00; 5 Gallon Can. &9 10 Gallon Can • - &I7.00 Dihtte ivith ivater 30 to so farts For Sale by Seedsmen and Florists' Supply Hooses li you cannot obtain this from your supply house write us direct Lemon Oil Company Depi. K 420 W. Lexington St., Baltimore, Bid. Directions on ej'ery package March 7, 1914. HOETICULTURE 353 ■vi^^^^^vmmvi^^mnv^^^^ WHY ALPHANO HUMUS Makes Lawns, Trees and Shrubs Tfirive BRIEFLY, titcause it's UMturo's natural balanced ration. It gives to the soil in ideal pro- liortions just those elements most helpful In Inducing not only (jnick growth, but sturdy growth. For lawns, it has the advantage over barnyard fertilizers of being odorless, entirel.v free from we«d seeds. It is stronger and lasts many times longer. Not only does Alphano build up the soil in a natural way. but keeps it moist because of its power to hold 14 times its own weight in water. For this reason, if for no other, you can] at once see what the value of Alphano Humus would be in Iceep- ing your grass green during the hot dry months. With your grass started up as it is in the early spring, it would be out of the ijuestion to put on stable manure. Not only would it make mowing impossible, but it would be d e- cidcdly unsightly and offensive at just the season when you want it to be spick and span. With Alphano TTumus, however. $12 a ton— $8 by the carload. F. O. B. Alphano, N. J. you can put it on at any time because it is in a powdered odorless form and can be raked Into the grass and left there to nourish the roots. Next year, you won't need to put any on, because it lasts longer than manures or chemical fertilizers. It's lasting qualities is one of the things strongly In Its favor. Before you take our recommenda- tions, perhaps you would like to know more about just what this Alphano Humus is; where it comes from ; and the way it is prepared ready for use. Our Humus Book tells you just those things — and many more. It gives a detailed analysis of exactly what Alphano Humus contains. The illustrations tell their story and letters from users still further add convince- ment. We want you to surely feel con- vinced that it has the merits we claim, before you spend a dollar for it. Send for the Humus Book. AtpKarTO HutTLCt^ Co. Whitehall Building, New York City II I I ScotcK Soot Where there is a house that is just full of buds almost ready to show color, nothing W'ill turn better color into the flowers than a little soot, that can be scattered over the benclies before water- ing. The aAiouut applied should not be excessive, as the soot is very strong aud may damage some of the foliage somewhat. Apply just enough to blacken the surface of the soil in the benches, and let it go .at that. Better a little oftener than too much all at once. We offer the genuine in original cwt. Sacks, at: $2.73 per 112 lbs. ; $12.50 per 5fi0 lbs. Stumpp & Walter Co. 30-32 Barclay Street, NEW YORK IMP. SOAP SPRAY Well known, highly efficient spray for all Insect rests, Apple Trees, Koses Shrubs. No mineral poisons, clean, odorless, sticks but will not discolor. Harmless to Birds and Cattle. Most Ktfective Results. 1 GAL., $1.65 5 GAL.. $6.SO Dilute with 34 to 40 parts water. Ask your dealer or write EASTERN CHEMICAL GO. .BOSTON When Writing to Advertisers Please IVIen- tion Horticulture DO YOU KNOW VERMINE? John Leiois Childs, Flowerfleld, N. T., writes: — "I suppose you will be glad to know that VERMINE Is giving excellent Batlsfactlon. Our greenhouse foreman Bays that It Is the only thing that he has ever used that will kill white ants In the benches." Valentine Burgevin's Sons, Kingston, N. y., writes: — "We wish to say that we find VERMINB an excellent thing. We used It on a bench planted with Smilax to kill root lice or maggots, which ate the roots, and after two applications our Smilax Is taking on new lite and has started off to grow." The Gardner Nursery Company, Osage, Iowa, writes: — "We will use VEKMINE on our out-of- door Qelds of strawberry filants it the In- side test continues as satisfactory as It now seems." W. N. Craig, Brookline, Mass, writes: — "I have used VERMINE and found It ef- fective against root maggots, cut wormSj earth worms, ants and other ground pesta, VERMINE U applied one part to tour hundred parts of water by thoroughlj soaking the soil. It will protect your crops from the ravages of vermin under ground without the slightest injury to vegetatlon- $1.00 Per Quart $3.00 Per Gallon (Special prices on large quantities). For Sale by Seedsmen. We Manufacture APHINE, FUNGINE. SCALINB, NIKOTIANA. and Aphine Manufacturing Co. Manufacturers of Agricultural Chemicals MADISON. N. J. Canadian Agents: Dupuy & Ferguson, Montreal, Que.; Steele, Briggs Seed Co.. Ltd., Toronto, Ont. British Distributors: British and Amer- ican Fertilizing Co., Liverpool, BTng. Whenever your Plants and Flowers are troubled by Insects, call for NICOTICIDE THE INSECTICIDE Manufactured by P. R. Palethorpe Co., Inc. CLARKSVILLE, TENN. FERTILIZERS Tankage. S3.00; Sheep. $1.75: Bone, $2.00; Ashes, $1..50; Phosphate, $2.00; Limestone, $1.00: lilood, $t.on: Nitrate Soda, $4.00; Sulpliate Potash, $:<.50 per 100 lbs. Smallest duiinlity hold 200 lbs. lash with order. HUDSON CARBON CO., BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. Cocoanut Fibre Soil This is the- Real Nature's HumuH. Put It on your lawn this spring. Uon't let it burn up, or stand all suninu'r hose In hand. Order now in 100 lb. bags, 20th CENTURY PLANT FOOD CO. 27 & 29 OCEAN ST., BEVERLY, MASS. S54 HORTICULTUEE March 7, 1914. IT^O^ HEWS STANDARD POTS 99 POT MAKERS FOR 140 YEARS Pearson Street LONG ISLAND CITY, N. WRITE FOR CATALOGUE AND DISCOUNTS A. H. HEWS & CO., Inc. Main Office and Factories CAMBRIDGE, MASS. GREENHOUSES BUILDING OR CON- TEMPLATED. Warren, Pa. — Lester Graham, addi- tions. Richmond, Ind. — E. G. Hill Co., one house. Arden, Del. — H. M. Hare, vegetable bouse. Harrlsburg, Pa. — E. M. Erb, house, 40x100. -John H. Dykema, range Fulton, III. of houses. So. Elmhurst, III. — Meyer & Dramm, house 40x400. Rutland, Vt. — Baker's Seed House, house, 45x100. New Market, N. J. — Lee Osborne, vegetable house. Flint, Mich. — D. P. Smith, Lapeer street, one house. Union Grove, Wis. — Meredith Flow- er & Vegetable Co., range of houses. Athens, Ga. — Georgia State College of Agriculture, one house to cost $12,- 000 to $15,000. Boston — The Boston office of Hitch- ings & Co., has recently closed a con- tract with John W. Beal, Hanover, Mass., to erect for him. one Iron frame greenhouse 61 feet wide and 109 feet long including the erection of the greenhouse, installation of the steam heating system, benches and concrete work. Referring to our report in a recent issue regarding the house be- ing erected for "Montrose Green- houses,"— this addition is 60x250 and Is being erected complete by Hitch- Ings & Company. FIRES. Thoroughfare, N. J. — Clement Budd lost his hothouse by fire on the night of Wednesday, February 25. Edinburg, Ind. — Thomas Woodard's greenhouses and contents were de- stroyed by fire on Feb. 16th, with a loss of about $4,000. McKinley, Pa. — Fire from an ex- ploding oil lamp in the greenhouse of Patrick Whalen, Montgomery county, destroyed that structure early on Thursday, February 26, and ruined $3500 worth of flowers being grown for the Easter season. The flames raged so fiercely that the Whalen family, who live on one side of the greenhouse, and the family of John Livesey, who reside on the other side, fled to the street in their night robes. They were cared for by neighbors. The fire started about 2.30 o'clock and burned for more than an hour. Members of two fire companies, from McKinley and Jenkintown, a mile to the east, realizing the greenhouse could not be saved, worked in the zero weather to protect the Whalen and Livesey homes. One side of the Whalen house was badly scorched. The greenhouse was 18 by 150 feet. DREER'S "Riverton Special" Plant Tub 30 16 in. I 40 14 In. 50 12 in. TO 10 in, 70 Sin. Manufactured for us exclusively. Tlie best tub ever introduced. The neatest, lightest and cheapest. Painted green, with electric welded hoops. The four largest sizes have No. Diam. Ea. Doz. 100 10 20 in. $1.45 $16.00 $130.00 20 18 in. 1.30 14.00 115.00 1.00 .65 .45 ..38 ..30 11.25 7.00 5.00 4.00 3.50 92.00 56.00 40.00 32.00 28.00 drop handles. HENRY A. DREER, seeiis. Plants, Bulbs, and Supplies, 714 chestflut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Its a KiFiG Improved Flat Rafter Iron Fra GRFENHOUSE With >4-in. instead of y,-m. Rafters, so we can reduce the depth from j% and 4 inches to 3 inrhes. E«inf bll of Sunllehl means miiney to yoii. Send for Bulletin Ko.4C and be unvlnced. KING CONSTRICTION CO. 28 Klnt'i Road, N. Tonawaoil*. N.T. '•AUtht Sunlight All Day Houses" Send your business direct to Washmgton. Saves time and insures better service. Personal attention eruaranteed. Thirty years active service. SIGGERS & SIGGERS PATENT LAWYERS Box 9, National Union Building Washington, D. C. 2hd Hand PIPE for TRUCK FARMS AND GARDENS Cut and drilled for Irrigation and Heating purposes. 14'foot lengths and up. Perfect condition with new threads and couplings. Also pipe and tubes cut to sketch for fences and building support*. Guaranteed satisfaction. PFAFF & KlNDALl, IDE Foundry St., Newark, N. I. Greenhouse Materials andTcud IRON or WOOD SASH BARS In all leniTths np to 33 feet. Milled to any detail furnished or will furnish details and cut materials ready for erection. Frank Van Assche, ''"t^oit^T^t:,- JEBSSiT CITT, N. J. PEIRCE PAPER FLOWER POT A waterproof paper pot. Does not fold up or come apart. Plants in transit retain moisture within tbe plant ball instead of its being ab§orbed by tbe packing, in- suring their traveling long dis- tances in perfect condition. Received a Certificate of Merit from the Society of- American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists, Minneapolis, August, 1913. Only paper pot ever so recognized. Ask your seedsman or supply house. If they do not keep them, send direct. 3Iade in Standard sizes, 2 inch to 6 inch inclusive. Samples furnished free. E. Allan Peirce 401 Oaks Road Waltham, IVlass. 1000 READY PACKED CRATES STANDARD FLOWER POTS AND BULB PANS can 1)8 shipped at an hour's notice. Price per crate: 2000 1% In. @ $6.00 500 4 In. @ $4.50 1500 2 " '• 4.88 456 4V4 " " 5.24 1500 2% " ■' 5.25 320 5 " " 4.51 1500 2V4 " " 6.00 210 5% " " 3.78 1000 3 " " 5.00 144 6 " " 3.16 800 3% " " 5.80 120 7 " " 4.20 60 8 " " 3.00 HILFINGER BROS. Pottery. Fori Edward, N.Y. August Rolker & Sons, 51 Barclay St.. N. Y. City, Agents DUR SPECIAin — lone Distance ud TrsdeEiport r-STANDARD FLOWER If your greenhouses are within 500 of the Capitol, write us, we can you money. W. H. ERNEST — 28th & M Sts. Washinstan. fER-n SOOmllM I !an save I D. O. J March 7, 1914. HORTICULTUEB 355 POEHLMANN BROS. CO. AFTER using the ADVANCE Ventilating apparatus for •**■ three years, have just placed their order with us for equipment for thirteen houses two hundred and fifty feet (250) long, which is convincing proof that the ADVANCE Machine is SUPERIOR. Are you going to Erect some New Houses or do any Rebuilding this Season? If so write us for one of our catalogues at once. Better get one anvway for reference when in need of anything in our line. Your business whether large or small will receive our exacting attention. You can make no mistake in dealing with us, as we guarantee entire satisfaction. It will be to your mutual interest to write us now concerning the work you will have and let us quote you. ADVANCE CO., ^-^1?;^°"^' I J 466 W. Erie Street CHICAGO SASH BARS 32 feet or longer HOT BED SASH PECKY CYPRESS BENCH LUMBER mss GREENHOUSES ERECTED AND EQUIPPED COMPLETE IF DESIRED Write for C'imilar "D" and Prices The A. T. STEARNS LUMBER CO. MEPONSET, BOSTON, MASS. THB FLORISTS' BAIL ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, insorerof 39,000,000 sq. ft. of ^m For particulars address JohnGL EftJer, Su'y Saddle River, N.J. SHARP, PARTRIDGE & CO. Are Leaders in GREENHOUSE GLASS CHICAGO, ILL. OUR PRICES WILL PROVE THIS. ETROPOLITAN ATERIAL CO. PATENTED Greenhouse Boilers and Construction Material Piinse Send for Catawguf 1392-1414 METROPOLITAN AVE. BROOKLYN. N. Y. Builds Good Greenhouses TRY HIM. THE FOLEY GREENHOUSE MFG. CO. 3275 West 3l8t Street CHICAGO, IN. 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 Wriie for free Catalogue to QUAKER CITY IVIACUINE CO.. Richmond, Ind. GLASS fnr OREENHOUSE and HOT BED SASHES. Our (irifes can be had by mail, aud it will pay you to get them. We carry the largest stock of Specially Sel«'ted niass in Greater New York and can .supply any quantity from a boi to a car load on a one day notice, and at Kock Bottom Prices. PARSHELSKY BROS. Inc. 215-317 Ilavemeyer St., Brooklyn, N. IT. )reer'8 Peerfessi Glazing Points For Greenbonsea Drire ^%»y and tnie, becaose both beveli lie od the lame tide. Cao't twlit and break tb* (lata in drlrloe. Galvan- ized aad will not nut. No rtcbta or lefta. Tha Peetleu Glazloe Polot It patented. No otben like It. Order from rooideale^ oi direct bom oa. 1000. 75c. poatpald. Sample! free. HZnT A. DBSEB, tl.4 Cheitaat Btr««t^ 1-*%^-. 356 HOETICIILTURE March 7, 1914. U-Bar Greenhouse Excelling Points THE nearer your greenhouse comes to duplicating actual outside conditions of light and sunshine — the better will be your results and the easier it will be to secure them. This is just common, com- mon sense. Under ordinary conditions the ordinary greenhouse seems light enough. But it is during the short days of winter that your roses have their hardest time and your vegetables are struggling up their steepest grade. Then it Is that sunshine light mean so much to their success. EXTREME LIGHTNESS is one of the main features that U-Bar houses excel in. Glance at the Illustrations on the opposite page — they tell their own convincing story of airy lightness and freedom from heavy construc- tion members. DURABILITY is another U-Bar excelling point. When you consider the fact that every roof bar is a combination of a cypress core and a galvanized steel U-shaped bar you can at once appreciate how strong and enduring it must be. The Core Bars are chemically treated against decay. The Steel U-Bars are heavily galvanized against rust. The U-Bar protects the core bar against the interior alter- nate moisture and dryness so destructive. Decay is thus prevented. THE RIGITITY of the entire steel frame, combined with the special U-Bar method of securing the glass, reduces breakage to practically nil. THE ALUMINUM FINISH of all steel parts gives a glistening effect as enduring as it is attractive. THE CURVED EAVE originated with the U-Bar con- struction. Other curved eaves may look like it from the outside but from the inside it Is quite another story. No other curved eave is built with a U-Bar. None have the freedom from heavy structural members. No other fully pro- tects the wood ''^^^^iSSg GLAZING ^ PDIN7 PUTTY <: CYPRESS CORE BAR This is a reproduction of ;i small portion of the t'-Bar, used in the average sized houses. It gives you a clear idea of the cypress core bar anari»rurr txnh ^Jx'mhtth JJutprpfita PUBUSHED Every Saturday at 11 Hamilton Place, Boston. Mass. Subscription. $1-00 358 HORTICULTUEE March 14, 1914 IVILJIVI New Pompons GOLDEN CLIJLVX. Ou tLe urdur of yuiiiola, but with foliage that is liard aud whieli will not lie subject to mildew. Eshildted at Chicago under the name "Climax." Blooms ^'ovember lOfh to 2()th. Extra line variety for cutting in sprays. GOLDEN" HARVEST. A medium-sized variety of the but- ton type. Deep golden yellow, with a tinge of lironze: a color which when finished is similar to Souvenir d'C)r when lialf developed. A color that is ver.v pleasing. GOLDEX WEST. A trifle larger than Baby, but of similar formation. Rather compact in growth, but an excellent variety for pot plants. When bench grown will produce excellent sprays for cutting. From 2>4-inch pots : 30c. each, ,$3.00 per doz. 3 of a variety at the dozen rate. CEL.CO. Bright yellow, shading to orange; similar to color of Quinola, but the sprays are not so compact and are ready to cut two weeks earlier, or about November 1st, when dark yellow Pompons are scarce. Medium height. C. S. A. Certitieate. Plants from 2Vi-inch pots: 30c. each, .f3.00 per doz. LEOT.\. Delicate pink with bright rose reverse, which gives the effective liright center iu each bloom if cut a few days before fully developed. Dwarf habit: fine for pot plants. In season October 2oth to November 5th. C. S. A. Certificate. Plants from 2i,i-iuch pots: 30c. each. $3.00 per doz. NESCO. Beautiful shade of old rose, flowers about the size of Iv.a, La Purite and Lodl. Medium height, ma- turing flrst week of November. Plants from 2i,i-iuch pots: 30c. each, .$3.00 per doz. New Pompon Anemones AZELDA. (E. D. .Smith ^Sc Cu. ) Light piuk. with a .slight trace uf hiveiulor. Kay aud disc floret same color, with the exception (if the center of the cushion, which is cream coh»r. Single row of hivender ray florets ; pro- duces exiiiiisite sprays suitable for any sort of artisti«' arrangement. Phints frniii JU-i"<^'l» pots: 30c. each. $3.00 per doz. DIANTHA. (I-:. D. Smith & Co., i;)13.> A dwarf compaw in f-cd<..'iO per KKM). Dur new Illustrated Geraulum Catalog marks a new epoch in cauilog making — is a maximum of the p/lnters' art. This catalog Is now being mailed to the trade. If you dim't get yours let us know. Ml O ^^ IT I I A I^IC^>IIO ^1 A IVI^^ A general assortment of bedding plants ready for Imme- I O W t Ul-Mnl K W9 r^bMlN lO dlate shipment. Special price on large lots. GERANIUMS Per 100 Per 100 2-ln. 31n. ACALVPHA— Mncafeana $2.30 $3.-A) A<'ll\ KA\'THK.S— Kmersonl, Besteri Mosaloa 2.00 3.00 AGEKATl'.M— Dw.irf White, Inimitable, Little Cciii, Princess Pauline, etc 2.00 3.00 ALTEKNANTIIERA— Anrea Nana, Jewell Sey- l.olili, BrilllnntissUnns 2.00 ALVi^sl .M— laant. Dwarf, Double 2.00 3.00 ASI'AKAGIS — Plumosus and Sprengerl, Extra siroiij; 5.00 BEGONIA— Vernnn, Pink and White 2.00 3.00 Luuiiuosa, Plitzer Triumphant 3.00 4.00 (.loire de Chatelaine 4.00 6.00 COLKl'.s — Beckwith (ieni, Dunerarla, Hero, Cokleu Pedder, Verschaffeltl 2.00 HAItDV PO.MI'ON — Clirysantheninms In a large assortment, including all types 2.00 Per 100 Per 100 Marlnka, 2-ln. FUCHSIA — Oerbert, Lieut. Maurltz, MinuesntM. Uoettlngham. etc HAKKV EN-'>'> .1 OF" JCVDV Page Advance Co 395 Albany Cut Flower Ex 3S6 Allen, J. K 380 Alphano Humus Co 3t)3 Anderson, S. A. 381 Aphine Mfg. Co.3y3 Aschmann, G...300 Asmus. Geo 382 A y r e s Co., S. Bryson 379 Badgley Reidel & Meyer 380 Barr. John 358 Barrows & Son. 31,0 Bayersdorfer, H. & Co 383 Bay State Nur- series 370 Bobblnk & At- kins 370 Boddington, A.T.373 Bolglano & Sou, J 375.379 Boston Florist Letter Co 381 Breck, J. & Sons.374 Breck ■ Robinson' Nurseries ....370 Breitmeyer's, J. Sons 380 Bryan. Alonzo J. 368 Burnett Bros 370 Burpee, W. A. & Co 378 Carter's Tested Seeds, Inc. 376-377 Champion, J. N. & Co 381 Child s, John Lewis 374 Clarke's D. Sons.3S0 California Seed Growers' Asso.,379 Page Chicago Car- nation Co 381 Coldwell Lawn Mower Co 372 Consumers' Fer- tilizer Co 392 Cooke, Geo. H..380 Cowee, W. J 384 Craig, Robt. Co.3(i0 Curlit,. C. G 370 Danker, F. A... 382 Dards 380 Davenport, A. M.360 Dawson, H. S...300 DeGraaff Bros...3U9 Dickinson, A. & Co 360 D o r n e r. F. & Sons Co 360 Dreer. H. A 369-371-394-395 Dunlop, John H.381 Dysart, R. J... 384 Easter n Nur- series 360 Ebel, M. C 367 Edwards Folding Box Co 384 Elliott's, W.Sons.378 Elliott, W. H...369 Ernest, W. H..394 Esler, J. G 394 Eyres 381 Farqular, R. & J. & Co 379 Felthonsen, J. E.368 Finger, W. A... 369 Foley Mfg. Co.. 395 Ford, M. C 386 Ford, W. P .386 Fotjler, F 1 s k e. Rawson Co...3f79 Freeman Orchid Co 369 Framingham Nur- series 370 Page Froment, H. E..386 Galvin, Thos. F. 381-382 Gasser, J. M. Co.3Sl Graham, Adam & Son 382 Grey, T. J. Co.. 374 Gude Bros. Co.. 381 Hall Association. 394 Hall & Robinson.3Sl Hart, Geo. B 383-380 Heacock, Jos 369 Helnecken, Otto.3tJ8 Henderson, A... 368 Hess & Swoboda.380 Hews, A. H. & Co 394 Hill, E. G. Co.. 384 Hltchings & Co. 395 Holland Nurser- ies 370 Hllflnger Bros...39t Holm & Olson.. 380 Hudson Carbon Co 393 Jacobs, S.& Sons. 395 Johnson, J. Oli- ver 379 Hasting, W. F. Co .387 Keller, J. B.Sons.380 Keller. J. M. Co. 360 Kelway & Son.. 374 Kervan Co 386 King Cotastrnc- tion Co 394 Komada Bros... .383 Kramer, F. H...381 Kroeschell Bros..3!l5 Kuebler, W. H..386 Lager & Hurrell.369 Lemon Oil Co... 392 Leonard) Seed Co. 379 I,euthv. A. & Co.360 I.ne.hncr & Crietiet. Sturdf little stock, oasarpMUil qatliij. Any qautity, selection at ordered BIRDS' IMEIST F'EIRIMS ASPLENIUM NIDUS-AVIS Lesgutt Stock of Young Plant* in America A. M. DAVENPORT, WaTERTOWN, MASS. Natural -Four Standard Grades. Colored— Twenty Standard G>lors. W* are hrndquarters — always carry MTKral bnndred bales Id stork. Can ■blp any grade In any qaantlty at a moment a nutlce. Bale (tM lbs.) lets or less. Write for prices and terms. McHUTCHISON & CO, ™" '"^°'*^ 17 Murray St., HOUSE NEW YORK BOSTON FERNS 2 >^ in. "i^so^Sor- ROOSEVELT. 2 1-2 in; $5 per 100, $40 per 1000. WHTTMANI COMPACTA 2 1-2 in. $5 per 100 S40 per 1000. 250 at 1000 rates. H.H.BARROWS&SON.Whitman.Mass. Boston Ferns Small Ferns for Dishes OERAJflCHS, AZAX£AS, ETC. JOHN McKENZIE MOBTH OAHBRIDOB, MASS. Palms, Ferns, Decorative and Foliage Plants Onlers takeg aow lor IMPORTED AZtLUS On hand a splendid stock of Ferns in leading sorts. Also Cocos, Asparagus for Jardinieres. A. LEUTHY & CO. Perkins Street Nirserias Roslindale. — Bo$tei. Mist. SEWD FOB THE JOY BOOK HORSESHOE BOLBOLOGY For 1914 RALPH M. WARD' & CO. 71 .MUKRAT STREET. NEW YORK PALMS, FERNS and DECORATIVE PLANTS JOMIM SCOTT RuMand Road and E. 4Sth St., T.lepho»« 2890 Bedford BROOKLYN, N. Y. When Writing to Advertisers Please Men- tion Horticulture CARNATIONS F. DORKER & SONS CO. LA FAYETYE, IKD. Godfrey Aschmann 10 12 West Ontario St., Philadelphia, Pa. The only Reliable Importer. Grower and WholeNale Shipper for 'i5 > ears of Azalea In4llca in ail marlcetahle colors and HizeB^ pink, white, varlesfHti^il. 10 bent varieties, 6^, 6. 7, 8-inch potn. 60c., 75c., $1.00, $1.25, 91.60 to $2.00.. Canh with order. ROBERT CRAIG CO. ttOSES, PALMS. and Novelties in Decorative Plants. MAIKET and 49th STREETS. PHILADELPHIA, PA. The New Sargent Rose stork Limited. $1.50 each. Also Lady Duucjin, Djiwson, Daybreak, Farqubar, Wm. E^:id and Minnie Dawson. Write for prU-es. EASTERN NURSERIES. Jamaica Plain. Mass. HENRY S. DAWSON. ManaKer. J. iVi. Keller Co., Inc. <5 FR O 'XA/ E F9 S DECORATIVE PLANTS OF UGH QUAUTY Fifth Ave. and 65th Street, Brooklyn and Whitestone, L. I., New York March 14, 1914 HORTICULTURE S61 NOTES ON CULTURE OF FLORISTS' STOCK ^ 9^.^a/iAz// QaaaUoiM by onr readers in line witb any of tbe toplca presented by Mr. Farrell. Snob comoinnlcatluns should Inrarla on tbls page will be cordially received and prnmptly answered hly be addressed to the office of HORTICULTURE. Care of Chrysantheums Get in whatever cuttings you need at once if you have not yet done so and just as soon as the cuttings have roots half an inch long get them out into soil so that the future plant will not be handicapped at the start by being weakened in the cutting bench. In potting young stock from the cutting bench use no bone or artificial fertilizer whatever in the soil, as it will only sour it. Fresh loam with a third of rotted leaf mold will be an ideal compost for a first potting. If leaf-mold cannot be procured some decayed cow manure is perhaps the next best thing. We must remember in handling the young chrysanthemums that we are dealing with a plant that is almost hardy and that an abundance of air is very necessary as soon as the plants are sufficiently estab- lished. Many modern establishments have a house with side and top air where young chrysanthemums can be kept down to any temperature desired. Do not leave the cuttings in the sand a week after they should have been potted. Get them out just as soon as you can into the light and air. Care of Young Carnations Give attention to the propagating bench and see that the cuttings ripen while they are rooting which will make them stand lifting and potting better. This ripening period should begin as soon as they start to shove out the roots. Gradually give them a little more sun each day until by the time they are ready to be potted they will be able to stand full sun. Do not consider any good soil good enough for carnations, but secure the best, which is a fibrous sod from an old pasture that has been stacked up all winter in alternate layers of sod and cow manure in the proportion of one load of manure to four of sod for heavy sod, and one to three for light. If the soil is in any way sour, or deficient in lime, add a sprinkling to each layer, also a sprinkling of soot enough to make it black. As soon as the roots are one-half inch long transplant at once as sand has no nutriment. Pot into thumb pots or flat bo.xes. Press the soil firmly and do not fill the pot too full, but be sure there is a little loose soil on top to prevent baking. Give shade until they will stand the sun well. Bulbous Stock for Easter All bulbous stock intended for the Easter trade will by this time be furnished with abundant roots which will allow any necessary forcing to have them right for Easter. Much depends upon the weather. This class of stock is, of course, better grown in a cool house, but with a cold, dark spell, such as not infrequently occurs near Easter some additional heat may be necessary. It is not always easy to time the various species under this head so as to be just right for Easter. In forcing these bulbs at this season it is well to figure on from three to five weeks. Tulips need about 70 degrees until the bloom is developed and should then be gradually hard- ened off in a cool house. For hyacinths, narcissi, etc., from 55 to 60 degrees will be high enough, but these will be better for a moderate amount of bottom heat. Of Mr. Farrell's next notes will be on the following: course a spell of hot weather will send these plants on with a rush and it may be necessary to remove them to a cold cellar to retard them. On the other hand, with cold weather a removal to the greenhouse or a closing of the frames to bottle up a little sunheat may be required. Hotbeds A line of hotbeds, or a whole block of them, proves most serviceable on any place where small stock is to be raised in quantity, be this for the general spring trade or the replenishment of greenhouse and garden crops. A well-firmed layer of fresh horse manure about 18 inches high, extending a foot or more beyond the space enclosed by the frame; will generate enough heat to defy belated cold spells and to last until all danger is past. The later the hotbed is made the less fermenting material is needed, and the more straw, hay or tree leaves are mixed with the fresh manure the less intense will be the heat, but the longer it will last. Three or four inches of soil is enough for the raising of seedlings or cuttings, and less if potted plants are to be placed in the frame. This layer of earth should not be spread until the first rank heat has escaped; at least seeds or plants should not be put in until the heat has settled down to a steadily held agreeable point. Should severe cold set in right after the bed is set up, a covering of the tightly closed sashes with hay or straw mats and all around the frames will soon start the heat. This cover- ing can then be dispensed with, unless very cold nights and a low degree of heat under the sashes render its use advisable. There are few kinds of seeds, bulbs, cuttings, roots or small potted plants that could not be success- fully started and raised in well-working hotbeds. Fancy-Leaved Caladiums The florists who have a good trade and a call for something attractive in decorations should plant some of the fine leaved caladiums. It is well to sort the tubers into sizes first so each batch can be planted into separate boxes. A good way to start them is to place some crocks in flats and on this spread moss, on which the tubers are placed quite close and covered with about an inch of moss. These flats should be placed in a frame on a bench where they have from 75 to 80 degrees bot- tom heat. With careful attention as regards watering, etc., they will soon make roots. When potting give them a compost of fibrous loam, leaf mold, peat and sand. Use pots just large enough to hold the roots comfortably. Give them a night temperature of from 70 to 75 degrees and keep the atmosphere rather humid. Watch the ven- tilating so they will not get any cold draughts. Sowing Cosmos If nice plants are wanted in 7 or 8-inch pots by next fall sow cosmos seed now. To insure a crop of flowers they should be grown in pots or boxes as they are gen- erally injured by early frosts. Sow the seed in flats and wlien they are large enough to handle, pot them into small pots and keep shifting as they may require until they are in their flowering size. Azaleas; Cannas; Carnations; Smllax; Orchids; Pansies. S6i HOETICULTUKE March 14, 1914 horticulture: VOL. XIX MARCH 14, 1914 NO. 11 PI'BLINIIED WEEKLY BY HORTICULTUR.E PUBLISHING CO. 11 Hamilton Place, Boston, Mass. Telephone, Oxford 292. WM. J. STEWART, Editor and Manager. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Tear, in advance, $I.«0: To Foreign Conntries, $2.00; To Canatia, $1.50. ADVERTISING RATES: Per inch, 30 Inrhes to page $1.00 Dlsconnts on Contraets for t'onserutive insertions, as foliowa: One montli (4 limes). 6 per cent.: three months (13 times). 10 per cent.: six months (36 times), 20 per cent.; one year (52 times), to per cent. Inge and half page space, speeial rates on application. Entered as second-clnss matter Pecemher 8, 1904, at the Post Office at Boston, Mass., under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. CONTENTS COVER ILLUSTRATION— Odontoslossum Rossii majus NOTES ON CULTURE OF FLORISTS' STOCK— Care of Chrysanthemums— Care of Young Carnations — Bulbous Stock for Easter Hotbeds — Fancy-Leaved Caladiums — Sowing Cosmos — John J. M. Farrell 361 ROSE GROWING UNDER GLASS— The Cellar Drains — Soot — Nitrate of Soda— Scraping Around the Pot- ted Plants— Other Stock in the Rose House — Arthur C. Riieicka 353 ODONTOGLOSSUM ROSSII MAJUS— J/.'/' 'pope' "." 363 GRAND SPRING FLOWER SHOW— General Informa- tion— Extracts from Rules — Schedule 364-365 THE FRED DORNER MEMORIAL MEDAL— Illustrated 365 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES— American Rose Society- New York Florists' Club — Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston— Florists' Club of Washington— Pitts- burg Florists' and Gardeners' Club 366 Chicago Florists' Club 367 Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Baltimore — Society of American Florists 368 Club and Society Notes 387 DREER OPENS NEW DOUBLE STORE— Illustrated. . 367 DURING RECESS— Rochester-Buffalo Bowling Match — Gardeners' Reunion : 372 SEED TRADE— Seed Potatoes in Maine— Onion Seed Shipments from Canary Island — Another Unreason- able Seed Bill — Chicago Seed Notes 374 OF INTEREST TO RETAIL FLORISTS: Steamer Departures — New Flower Stores 380 Flowers by Telegraph 381 OBITUARY— A. C. Canfleld— Wm. N. Carr— S. B. Beale — J. J. Comont — Geo. W. Vanderbllt — Paul Volquard- sen 383 FLOWER MARKET REPORTS: Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Cincinnati, New York, Phil- adelphia 385 St. Louis, Washington 387 MISCELLANEOUS: Catalogues Received 374 Boston's New Park Chief— John H. Dillon, Portrait 378 News Notes 380 Buffalo Notes 381 Chicago Notes — Philadelphia Notes 382 Business Troubles 382 Spring Show in Boston 383 Personal 383 Watching for the Insect Pests 392 Storm Damage in Maryland 392 Greenhouses Building or Contemplated 394 Fires 394 The removal of the Boston Co-operative A great Growers' Market from Park street to flower center Winthrop square practically assures the assembling of the entire wholesale flower trade of Boston in one location for many years to come. The Boston Flower Exchange has already been located there for some time and all the wholesale flower dealers and supply houses are in close proximity. When Welch Bros, made the first move to Winthrop square a few years ago it was looked upon as a bold venture, but time has demonstrated the far-sighted wisdom of that enterprising house. The existing rivalry between the two markets will probably be intensified for a time by this latest development, but the clustering of all the wholesale interests in one neighborhood will, no doubt, be to the general advantage of both buyer and seller and all will thus be benefited. From now on Winthrop square is destined to be the great centre of New Eng- land's flower and plant industry. Only a week more and New York's big New York's flower show will be a reality. This grand effort venture is quite a different proposition from that of last year in the same place. Last year's exploit was under the auspices of the S. A. F. and affiliated national organizations whereas the work and responsibility of the present enterprise falls upon local organizations almost e.xclusively. The confidence which makes this possible is a direct result of the success- ful outcome of last year's exhibition which emboldened horticultural New York to take the step that hitherto had looked too formidable a risk, for the people of the great metropolis have a surfeit of amusements and it takes skillful handling to get them to adequately sup- port a flower show. We earnestly hope for the success of this enterprise. What is lost through the partial localizing of its support is, we believe, more than over- balanced by the advantage of last year's experience. We look to see the show much improved in arrangement and general effectiveness and feel quite safe in predicting that those of our readers who take opportunity to visit it will feel well repaid, no matter how far they have to travel to get there. One of our contemporaries signifi- Some trade cantly remarks that "it is not advertising facts wiiere a paper is printed but where a paper is read is what determines its advertising value." We might say, in passing, that arguments on the comparative publicity value of the several florists' trade papers need not keep anybody awake nights worrying over the cost of the advertising. The horticultural interests are in their infancy as com- pared with many other industries in the amount of money expended for publicity and, as compared with trade journals in other lines, the price of advertising in the florists' trade papers is unprecedentedly low for the service rendered. Whatever may be tlie comparative gross results from advertising in the various florists* papers it can safely be asserted that every one of these mediums, including those that are not perpetually burn- ing incense to themselves, is giving more than value re- ceived and the advertiser who leaves either one of them off his list loses just so much of the special field and special support each exclusively enjoys. Further, if it were possible to select a '^best" and force all the rest of these publications out of business by deserting them, the advertiser would then find himself face to face with the usual result following the stoppage of competition - — a rate much higher than he now pays. Again, it is not alone "where" a paper is read but who reads it that has a bearing upon its value as an advertising medium. Lastly, numerical supremacy in circulation is very much over-rated as a factor in the advertising value of a trade or technical journal. March 14. 1914 HORTICULTUBB 363 ROSE GROWING UNDER GLASS CONDUCTKD BY i/l/(l^(^U^y^.<^Jf Japanese Iris at Our Nurseries, at Riverton, N, J. Dreer's Imperial Japanese Iris These mngniflcent Iris are among the most beautiful of our hardy early-summer flowering plants and are destined to become as popular as the hardy Phlox and Paeonies. They are valuable not only as decorative flowering subjects for the garden, but are al*o very useful as cut flowers. Our stock of Japane.'fe Iris is very extensive in a splendid assortment of home-grown varieties and can be relied upon for being true to name and description. We supply these in strong liberal divisions of a most satisfactory planting size. Six-Petaled Japanese Iris No. Order by name or number. 4. Yomo-no-uiMi. A fine free-flowering early double white. 5. Koki-no-iro. Rich royal purple with while veinings. 9. Oniga-sliima. Rich purple with many white veins. 10. Shiga-na-ura^Bami. Violet-purple, veined with white. 22. Sano-watashi. White, with canary-yellow centre. 24. <;osetsn-mai. White veined and traced throughout with aniline-blue. 25. Senjo-no-liora. Beautifully mottled deep purple and white. 26. Uchlu. Bright purple with crimson sheen. 28. Tsurngi-no-niau Rich, deep purple. 29. Kish-no-toma. Silvery white, densely veined and minutely dotted with violet blue. 44. Yosbimo. Creamy-white, delicately veined with purple. 47. Benjo-no-toma. Petals peculiarly fluted, light violet, with white halo and light veinings. .i.'i. Samidarr. Silvery white, suffused throughout with rich ultramarine blue. t¥>. Kagarlbi. Ground color while beautifully traced and mar- bled with ultramarine blue. 09. Waku-liotei. Pure white veined with purple. 74. Bcnkakii. White, densely marbled and spotted with bright violet purple. 94. Komocbi-gunia. Rich, velvety pansy-violet. 107. Tokyo. The finest pure double white. 108. Shimosa. White ground, minutely and densely spotted throughout with bright violet purple. 109. Hosokawa. Royal purple with white veinings. Price; Any of the above. l.T cts. each; $1.25 per doz. ; .$8.00 per 100; $70.00 per 1000. The set of 20 sorts for $2.00. No. 11. 12. 14. 18. 23. 33. G2. 67. 82. 85. 80. 96. 97. 100. 102. 100. Three Petaled Japanese Iris Order by name or number. Hano-no-ni8hiki. Bright violet-purple, veined with white. Shippo. Light lilac, densely veined with purple. Shlslii-ikari. Light ground color, veined and mottled with dark violet-purple. Meiran. White, densely marbled and veined with light violet. Vedo-Kaganii. Magenta-lilac, veined with white. Kakujakiiro. White ground, marked with vioIet-blue in such a manner that makes it appear as though the color was dusted on. Shi-iin-ryo. Grayish-white, deeply and densely veined and suffused with violet. Scluichiukwa, A showy variety, crimson-purple with white veins and white lialo. iMiBiitnioshito. Violet-purple, marbled with purple. Kigan-no-niisao. A late flowering pure white. Shirataki. Silvery-white, border of petals suEfused with light Parma-violet. Yayaura. White, occasionally marbled with light violet. Violet-purple, marbled with white. Light violet-purple, the larger veins white. Large pure white, with faint violet-purple mark- Ari-.\ke. Ojochin. .Sel-o-bo. ings. Tobotan. White ground, with prominent violet-blue veining. Light ground, suffused throughout with Shiro-fungen. bluisb-violot. Yomo-zakuru. Light ground color, densely veined and .sufrused reddish-purple. Shi-no-maki. Rich royal purple. 8akata. Light violet or lavender blue. Anv of the above. KKl; $70.00 per 1000, 15 cts. each ; $1.25 per doz. Set of 20 sorts for $2.00. $8.00 per Extra Choice Jlixed Varieties. $1.00 per doz. ; $C.O0 per 100 ; $.W.0O per lOOO. FOB THE MOST COMPLETE IIST OF HAEDY PEBENNIAL PLANTS SEE OUB CUBBENT WHOLESALE LIST. HENRY A. DREER, Inc. 714 CHESTNUT p'Itreet PHILADELPHIA, PA. The Above Prices Are Intended for the Trade Only. 372 HORTICULTURE March 14, 1914 During Recess Rochester-Buffalo Bowling Match. Wednesday, March 5th, was the date set for the Rochester bowling team to visit Buffalo in the return match. A small delegation came on the morning train and were met by the Buffalo committee and taken in autos to the several local greenhouses and park conservatories and then to lunch at the EUicott Club. The second section came at 5.30 and after visiting Buffa- lo's up-to-date flower shops they were taken to Messinger's Hof Brau for dinner at 7.30. The table decorations were under the management of S. A. Anderson and were carried out in Kil- larney roses, cattleyas, laelias and oncidiums. The room was banked with ferns and palms and southern smllax covered the walls. About 120 florists were present and a brief wel- come address was given by the newly elected President of the Buffalo Flor- ist Club, W. H. Eiss. S. A. Anderson was toastmaster and a number were called upon for a few remarks, includ- ing President Dunbar of Rochester, M. Keller, George B. Hart, Postmaster Kasting, W. J. Palmei>, S. J. Mahoney, D. Seymour, Supt. of Buffalo Parks; H. E. Bates and others. In many of the speeches made by the visitors, the ending was on this order — "We will take the trophy with us tonight. Arriving at the bowling alleys An- nouncer Neubeck fired the shot for the men to line up and laid down the rules of the game to the players. The ju:?ges were in their position and the rootsrs also. Below are a few notes depicting the excitement in a few frames and how Buffalo did not let that handsome Lord & Burnham trophy get away. Salter up, a little nervou.s, but a spare resulted; .Sandiford, the old reliable, a strike; the club yell went up. strong and bealthy. Keller bronight down 9 and missed the 10th; Vick was doing good at 67 in the 3rd ; Bowland, was rolling nice and easy and indications pointed" toward a high score; this was in the Tth. The rooting for Buffalo had Some telling effect on the nerve of Salmon and Jenny, as they could not pick the last pin. The visitors weio quiet until the awakening of the 9th, when stiikes and spares were as easy to get as carnations during the Lenten season. Keller made a few "Gates Ajars," but managed to pick one often and leave a "Ilrcikcn Colunin." Four strikes in succession meant the near end- ing of the tirst game and tlie visitors were rapidly falling behind. The linish of the riufl'alo team was a l.mdsllde and the tirst game was won hy 19G. Tile able announcer lierr liad his little speil. — "There Is lunch in the reiir l-'or every one here." After a few minutes' intermission, the contest was .-igain on. IJnffalo weak, and for several frames tlie visitors strong from tlie lieginning. The rooters were scattered about and not mncli life was shown. The liuftalos could not connec't successfully and it looked as if the pin-setters had been bribed. Some of the jjins were glued and would not drop and BufTalo was getting weaker at every frame. Rcchester going at a terrific clip: pins dropped like prices at the wholesaler's on a rainy day, and they could not be stopped. George Hart was all excited. Bates lost his voice, but Mike Keller had thar ever- lasting smile and made strikes as easily as striking matches. The game went on end the visitors were leading by 120, a big margin in the 9tb frame. The Buffalo rooters were called upon for the belp-out. but too late, and the second game ended with a victory for Rochester by 66 pins. The third game w'as on. and everybody was excited. Betting was not allowed. Up to the 4th the game ran pretty evenly. In the 6th, Rochester was leading, but in the ith the Buffalcs had tbe lead. In the Stb, many over-anxious to swell their scores and beat their , man, broke with 7 and 8 pins. The 10th" frame showed the score for Vick at 21.5. which helped out the low man. Speidel. and the ending was a .ioyous viitory lor Bufl'alo— two g.inies out of llirce. and tbe l:ist game a margin of 95. All in all it was a grand turnout; in fact much larger than had been ex- pected but so much enthusiasm had been shown at the previous game that every member who attended certainly had an excellent evening's sport. The visitors were escorted to the train by the club's baud in the early hours of the morning and all reached their destination safely as Capt. Salter had charge of the visiting crew. ROCHESTER 1 2 S.-ilter. IS.** 1.31 211 M Keller 102 171 140 Bowland, 161 1.5R 174 Salmon, 141 106 141 Jenny, 151 185 100 713 .S02 766 BUFFALO. 1 2 ;; Sandif'd, 219 157 193 Speidel, 1S3 148 145 Vick, ISS 1,34 215 Walter, 1S2 156 154 .T. Streit, 137 141 154 009 736 801 Gardeners' Reunion. The annual "Gardeners' Reunion" will take place at Thum's Alleys. Broadway and 31st street, New York, on Tuesday evening. March 24. The event will consist of bowling from 1 o'clock in the afternoon till 6.30 and dinner at 7 P. M. A number of valu- able prizes have been donated by trade friends to be awarded for bowling. James Stuart of Mamaroneck is chair- man of the committee of arrange- ments and tickets can be obtained from him by writing or in person at the Flower Show in Grand Central Palace. This reunion is a volunteer affair and not under the management of any organization. "I enjoy your paper very much and find lots of helpful articles in It. Rhode Island. A. T. JIarth 14, 1914 HORTICULTURE 378 ■nMtninvttHnMnHnHnMnMnHnHnMnxnHnHnHnHnHnMnH g A KUT IN KANNAS S n KING HUMBERT, $1.75 per 100; $15.00 per 1000 H M when other varieties are ordered in fair proportion, otherwise price as below Jl n — ^^-_^ n n 2 F. O. B. NEW YORK OR CHICAGO H H THE FIVE LEADING CANNAS wnen otnsr varieties are oraerea in rair proportion, oinerwise price as oeiow ^ Boddington s Quality Cannas s IN THEIR RESPECTIVE COLORS KING HUMBERT. 5 feet. 40 cts. per (loz.; $2.;6 per lOU : $33.00 per 1000. METEOR. 4 feet. »I.nO per doz. per 100: $76.00 per 1000. n THE BEST BRONZE CANNA S THEIBEST RED CANNA m THE BEST PINK CANNA U THE BEST YELLOW CANNA $8.00 BOSE.\ C.IGANTEA. SVz feet. 60 cts. per cJoz.: S4.^5 per 100; $45.00 per 1000. GISTAV Gl'MPPER. 3% to 4 feet. $1.» per doz.; $8.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000. n H n M n H n m n m n m n H U m n m n M n H U m u m n X n m n H n Red-flowering, Green FoUage] LOriSIAN.4. 30 cts. per doz.; $1.85 per 1«); $10.00 per 1000. A. BOUVIER. 5 feet. 30 ets. per doz.; $1.75 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. BEAIITE POITEVINE. SVi feet. 40 cts. per doz.; $2.75 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. BLACK PRINCE. 3 tp 4 feet. 35 cts. per rt»z.; $2.25 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. CHARLES HENDERSON. 4 feet. 25 cts. per doz.; $1.85 per 100; $16.00 per 1000. CRIMSON BEDDER. 3 feet. 50 Ct8. per doz.; $2.75 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. DIKE OF MARLBORO. 4M; feet. 35 cts. per doz.; $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000. ■J. D. EISELE. 5 feet. 40 cts. per doz.; $2.75 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. EXPRESS. 2 to 21/3 feet. 40 cts, per dnz. ; $2.75 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. PRESIDENT CLEVELAND. 3 feet. 35 cts. per doz.; $2.00 per 100; $17.50 per 1000. PRES. McKINLEY. 21/2 to 3 feet. 35 cts. per doz.; $2.25 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. PRES. MEYER. 4 feet. 35 ct8. per doz.; $2.25 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. PII.L.AR OF FIRE. 6 f'—t. 35 cts. per di.z. : $2.25 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. TARRYTOWN. 3y. feet. 35 cts. per doz.: $2.25 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. White ~and Cream Shades ALSACE. 3V. feet. 30 cts. per doz.; $1.75 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. Pink-flowering Cannas L. PATRY. 41/j feet. 30 cts. per doz.; $1..S5 per 100; $16.00 per 1000. LOl'ISE. 5 feet. ,35 cts. per doz.; $2.25 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. THE BEST WHITE CANNA MLLE. HERAT. 41^ feet. 30 cts. per d..z. ; $1.75 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. VENIS. S'/i feet. 40 cts. per doz.; $2.75 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Bronze-leaved, Red-flowering Cannas BRANDYWINE. 4 to 5 feet. 50 cts. per doz. ; .'(;2 75 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. DAVID HARUM. Shi feet. 35 Cts. per doz.; $2.25 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. EGANDALE. 4 feet. 35 cts. per doz.; $2.23 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. KING HUMBERT. 40 cts. per doz. ; $2.75 per 100; $25.00 per 1(100. LEONARD VAIGIIAN. iYl feet. $3.75 per 100; $3.5.00 per KXIO. MCSAEFOLI.4. 6 feet. 35 cts. per doz.; $2.25 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. ROBliSTA. 6 to 8 feet. 33 cts. per doz.; .$2.25 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. SHENANDOAH. 6 feet. .35 cts. per doz.; $2.25 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. Red, Gold-edged, Spotted and Yellow Cannas DUKE OF YORK. 4 to 5 feet. 15 cts. e.Tcli ; 60 cts. per doz.; $4.25 per 100; $40,00 per IflOO. GL.'iDIATOR. 4 feet. 30 cts. per doz.; $2.f>0 per inO; $18.00 per 1000. CLADIOFLORA. 3i/o feet. 35 Cts. per doz.; $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000. JEAN TISSOT. 5 feet. 35 cts. per doz.; $2.00 per 100; $17.50 per 1000. MAI). CROZV. 5'/2 feet. 35 cts. per doz.; $2.25 per 100; .$20.00 per 1000. QIEEN CHARLOTTE. 31/3 feet. 40 cts. per doz.; $2.75 per 100; $25.00 per loon. PREMIER. 2V2 feet. 35 cts. per doz.; $2.25 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. SOCV. DE A. CROZY. 4 feet. 50 ctB. per doz.; $2.73 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. MONT BLANC. SVz feet tilgh. 40 «t». per doz.; $3.75 per 100; $25.00 per IMO. FOR FULL DESCRIPTIONS SEE OUR CATALOGUE — MAILED FREE. We are the largest handlers of Cannas In the world. Our prices on Cannas will bear comparison with any house In the Canna business. Onr Cnnnas are true to name — two and three and sometimes four eyes — are sound, dormant, and are packed 250 In a box. Two can be "cleated" together and shipped as one. One box of 250 sold at thousand rate; it Is cheaper for yon to buy, a box of 250 than 200 at 100 rate. Write for special prices on quantities. If any Cannas are not found here, It ma.T be understood that they are superseded by the foregroin^. If selection Is left to as we will substitute or send only the best for all purposes. Chicago and Western Agents for our Cannas, ONLY — / WINTERSON'S SEED STORE, 166 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON SEEDSMAN 342 West 14th Street, NEW YORK CITY n m Yellow Shades FLORENCE V AUG HAN. 5 feet. 40 cts. per doz.; $2.75 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. RICHARD WALLACE. 4^4 feet. 30 Cts. per doz.; $2.00 per 100; $17.50 per 1000. Orange Shades WYOMING. 7 feet. 35 cts. per 4oz. ; $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000. PENNSYLVANIA. 5 feet. 30 ots. fee doz.; $1.85 per 100; $16.00 per 1000. MRS. KATE GR.AY. 6 feet. 3S ctS. per doz.; $2.00 per 100; $17.50 per 1000. Orchid-flowering Cannas ALLEMANNIA. 4 to 5 feet. 30 eta. per doz.; $1.85 per 100; $16.00 per 1000. AISTRIA. 5 feet. .30 cts. per doz.; $1.85 per 100; $16 00 per 1000. INDIANA. 6 feet. 35 cts. per doB. ; $2(10 per 100; $17.00 per 1000. ITALIA. 414 feet. 30 cts. per doz,; $1.85 per 100; $18.00 per 1000. Newer Cannas DR. BUDINGEN. 4 feet. 50 ct«. per •rtciz.; $2.75 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. DR. ROBERT Fl'NCKE. 4Ml feet. 40 cts. per doz.; $2.75 per 100; $25.00 per inno. FIRST BISMARCK. 4 feet. 35 cts. per doz.; $2.25 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. GRAND CHANCELLOR Bl'LOW. S feet. 35 cts. per doz.; $2.25 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. GENERAL MERKEL. 4 feet. 35 cts. per doz.; $2.23 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. WILLIAM SAUNDERS. 3% feet. 60 cts. per doz.; $4.75 per 100; $45.00 per 1000. n M n m n m jinMnMnMnMnMtaMnMDMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnK. n m n m n m n m n m n m n M n H n H n m n m n m u m n m n m n u n M n m u m u m n M n m n 874 HOKTICULTUEE March 14, 1914 SEED TRADE AMERICAN S^ TRADE ASSOCIATION Offlccirs — President, Chas. C. Maasie. Mlnntapolls, Minn.; let vice-president, 1. M. Lnpton. Mattituck, N. t.; 2nd ▼lee- president, W. F. Therlciidgon, PalBe«TiUe. O.; secretary, C. E. Ken- dal; aeslstant secretary, 8. F. Willard, Jr., both of Cleveland, O. Seed Potatoes in Maine. In accordance with the action of the Maine Seed Improvement Association, the Department of Agriculture of Maine will co-operate with the Seed Associa- tion the coming year, in assisting ithe members to grow better seed stock, 'especially of potatoes. The growing of potatoes for seed is an important branch of the potato business and should increase with proper arrange- ment. There is much complaint on the part of the southern growers usin^ Maine seed that a great loss is suffered from impurities of variety and from dis- eased stock. The situation is such "that unless there is immediate improve- ment in the quality of seed stock sent out from the state, the southern grow- ers will seerk other potato centres for their seed. To improve the seed stock of the Maine grower, a rigid inspection sys- tem will be established by the Seed Improvement Association with the as- sistance of the Department of Agri- • culture. This system will include a • careful inspection ot the seed before planting, by men who are familiar with the diseases which infect Maine potatoes, and further inspection at ^blossoming time and before harvest. Rules -will be made covering the 'handling of the seed and ot the crop xtending toward elimination of disease and variential impurities. Potatoes which reach a standard of purity and of freedom from disease will be certified and recommended by the state agricultural department and the Seed Improvement Association. A portion of the cost of this inspec- tion work must be borne by the grower who will be repaid in the higher prices received for his seed stock. Careful growers who realize the need and de- sire to improve the standard of the po- tato crop of Maine are invited to write the State Department of Agriculture or the secretary of the Seed Associa- tion at an early date. .Onion Seed Shipments From Canary Islands. (Consul Homer Brett, TeneriCEe.) During the year 1913 the quantity ■of Bermuda onion seed declared at this consulate for shipment to the United States was 93,378 pounds, valued at $84,645, both quantity and value ex- ceeding those of any previous year. Because of the exceedingly high prices offered in 1912 there was a large over- production in 1913, and several thou- sand pounds ot this season's crop re- main here unsold. The temptation to dispose of this seed next year will be great, and unless American importers are careful to buy only from growers or dealers of known integrity they ■will run the risk of receiving old seed. Local shippers complain that the lack of uniformity in the trade names for onions leads to frequent misun- derstandings and difficulties. They say that in the trade the term "white onion" is used to designate an onion which is in reality yellow, and that those onions which are actually white are known as "crystal wax." Some American importers have ordered "white onions,", and when their prod- uct turned out to be of the yellow variety have expressed dissatisfaction and threatened legal action. It is hoped that a proper understanding of the trade names may save future trouble. Another Unreasonable Seed Bill. Another seed bill was filed in the Maryland House on March 4th. (H. R. No. 611.) It is drawn on the lines of the old type of seed bill discarded by recent legislation. It is conflicting in its provisions, ambiguous, in parts un- constitutional and unreasonable. It provides that every bushel of seeds and cereals sold for seeding pur- poses in Maryland shall pay an inspec- tion fee of two cents. This would create a great deal of trouble and sup- ply too much money. Chicago Seed Notes. Supply of peas in most varieties is equal to the demand. Beans are scarce. Onion sets are getting scarce and there are still many weeks of the sell- ing season left. At present the Leon- ard Seed Co. quotes as follows, on lots of one hundred bushels; Red $1.75 to $2.00; White $2.25; Yellow $2.50. Stock was in excellent condition when harvested and has kept exceptionally well. There is a strong probability amounting almost to certainty that quotations on lawn grass seed will be higher than those of last year. The sections of the country that suffered from drouth last summer included some of the districts that produce the fancy red top and limited the amount produced. New varieties in general will be limited. Prices on clover seed, on the contrary are somewhat lower than usual. The amount of Asparagus plumosus seed used in this vicinity is said by local seedsmen to be increasing each year. Just now is the time for the market to be active in the sale of seeds of this green, and in lots ot ten thousand seeds, sold this week for $2.35 per thousand. Northern-grown greenhouse seed is much preferred to southern or western stock, the north- ern having a higher percentage of germination. Omaha, Neb. — W. De Vaughn has opened a new seed store on Harney street, near 16th. I consider HORTICULTURE the best trade paper published. W. L. New Jersey. Kelway & Son Wholesale Growers to the Trade of Choice Stocks of GARDEN, FARM AND FLOWER SEEDS Please Write Now for Our CONTRACT PRICES Langport, Eng. SEEDS FOR FLORISTS SPECIAL STRAINS OUR ASTERS, CVCLA.MEN AND PM- MULAS ARE t'NEQL AI.LED. Trade List Ready. THOMAS J. GREY CO. 32 Sooth Market St. , Boston, Mass. NEW CROP SEEDS FOR FLORISTS Asl< for 1914 Catalbgnes Joseph Breck & Sons Corp. Seedbmen 47-54 No. Market St., BOSTON, MASS. Removal Notice We beg to announce that on March 1st we moved to our new offices on the 8th floor ot the Wooiworth Building, Broadway and Barclay .St., New York. Yokohama Nursery Co. Send for list of Choice Gladioli JOHN LEWIS CHILDS Flowerfield, L. I„ N. Y. CATALOGUES RECEIVED. Ross Bros. Co., Worcester, Mass. — General 1914 Catalogue and Price List of Vegetable, Grass and Flower Seeds. A lively book of 124 pages whicti will well fill its place as adviser and friend to the man or woman with a garden. Agricultural implements are also listed. Racine Nursery Co., Racine, Wis. — Wholesale Catalogue for Spring, 1914. A nice poc) produces large, beautiful, solid sbippiug Tomatoes in .30 days from plants grown in Veneer or Paper bands, with roots undisturbed. "Jolin Baer" Tomato produces the most perfect Hlgb Crown Tomatoes ever grown. 3rd — "John Baer" Tomato produces an enormous crop of Tomatoes, 50 to 100 fruit to each plant. 4th — Every "John Baer" Tomato ripens evenly, right up to the stem. Oth — No cripples, no scalds, no blight, no cracked, no wrinkled, no one-sided, uneven, scarred fruit. When dead ripe ".John Baer" Tomato will not burst. (!th — "John Baer" Tomato has a wonderful glistening bright red color. Tth — "John Baer" Tomato has a mild deliciously sweet flavor. 8th — In shape and form exactly like its photograph. 0th — "John Baer" Tomato is almost seedless, a marvelous Stem Set- ter, often ten fruit in Urst cluster, solid and meaty, loth — "John Baer" Tomato has just enough foliage — will stand plenty of manuring without going to vine. Set plants 2^x3 feet. 11th — "John Baer" Tomato is the most perfect shipping Tomato ever grown— 24 fruit exactly fill a six carrier basket. 12th — Each beautiful "John Baer" Tomato weighs about 0% ounces. 13th — "John Baer" Tomato Seed was saved only by John Baer, the originator, who personally selected and picked every To- mato from which he saved this seed, selecting only the most beautiful perfect fruit of the early Stem Set Clusters. Mth— "John Baer" Tomato is the offspring of two marvelous To- matoes—One Great Specialist having devoted 10 years in selecting and Improving one parent and Another Expert devoted five years in selecting and improving the other parent. The "John Baer" Tomato is therefore the result of Fifteen Generations of Improvement and Selection for earliness, quality, shape, fruit, color and shipping quality. Pkt. $1.00. ■< oz. $2.50. Oz. $4.00. 4 lb. $15.00. Pound $50.00. 33 ';% Discount to the Trade. 1818 ^ Almost 100 Years Selling Trustworthy Seeds 1914 Bolgiano & Son Baltimore, Md., U. S. A. Growers of Pedigreed Tomato Seed 376 HORTICULTUKE March 14. 1914 HOW TO JUDGE NOVELTIJ An Unri^ Seedsmen to H. M. The King Carters New .... Spring Catalogue "Garden&Lawn" is Now Ready The great advance in Horticulture of the last half century has been c main features. We have ventured to lay claim to having contributed with it as it has done increasing attractions to the garden, and additit up a list in chronological order of the new varieties of flowers of intrii since the year 1857, most of which have been absolutely produced in o selection. It is true that some of the varieties which figure in this list are i appearance, but they have done their duty as stepping stones in the d seded them. We present this list as our credentials when we ask the public tc that no history on the development of Horticulture would be complete A 57 Years' List of Flower Seed No Arranged in 1857 Leptosiphou deus iflorus albus 1867 Lupinus hybridus atrococcineus 1872 Nolana Ian 1858 Nasturtium Tom Thumb Scarlet Schizanthus aculatus atropurpureus " 1859 Nemophila discoidalis vittata grandiflorus albus 1873 Antirrhinu: Lupinus hybridus nigrescens 1868 Briza compacta Candytuft ( Clarkia integripetala Clarkia integripetala carnea Tom Thumb Clarkia int Nasturtium Tom Thumb Yellow elegans alba plena Mimulus cv 1860 Clarkia pulchella Tom Thumb " pulchella marginata fl. pi. Nemophila Mimulus tigridoides Eschscholtzia crocea striata 1874 Godetia Du CEnothera grandiflora dentata aurantiaca Lobelia Ca Zinnia elegans fl. pi. sulphurea Nasturtium 1861 CEnothera TDrummondi nana Marigold French Dwarf Golden Sweet Pea 1862 Aquilegia caryophilloides Nasturtium Tom Thumb coerulea rosea 1875 Clarkia ele Clintonia pulchella atropurpurea Nemophila discoidalis nigra Lobelia erinus speciosa kermesina argentea pi Nemophila insignis marginata Sphoenogj'ne speciosa aurea Godetia flai Nycterinia selaginoides, white sulphurea flai Viscaria Dunnetti Tropaeolum Lille Schmidt, Tom Thumb coi 1863 Clarkia integripetala alba pyramtdalis Nasturtium marginata Viscaria elegans picta Schizanthu Godetia the Bride 1869 Convolvulus minor unicaulis Viscaria ca Nasturtium Tom Thumb Pearl Nasturtium Tom Thumb Golden King 1876 Dianthus D 1864 Clarkia integripetala fl. pi. Nemophila atomaria fol. variegata I pulcherrima Tagetes patula favoeiflora Lupinus Hi Kaulfussia anielloides atroviolacea 1870 Viscaria cardinalis Nasturtium Lupinus Dunnetti atroviolacea superbus Kaulfussia amelliodes kermesina Nycterinia Albo-coccineus 1871 Clarkia integripetala marginata Tom Thumb Sweet Will 1865 Chrysanthemum Dunnett's Double White Eschscholtzia aurantiaca 1877 Aster Quill Nasturtium Tom Thumb Scarlet King Heartsease Beauty of St. Osyth '■ " 1866 Clarkia integripetala Tom Thumb alba Marigold African quilled Orange " Nasturtium Tom Thumb King Theodore Nemophila insignis purpurea rubra " " Oenothera Drummondi nana alba maculata albida Dianthus C Petunia Dunnett's striped and blotched Sweet Pea Black Invincible E Waitzia grandiflora Wallflower Golden Bedding Tom Thumb EschsehOJtz 1867 Chrysanthemum Dunnett's Double Golden 1872 Nemophila insignis lilacina ^ES.TED> Al-L_ SE EDS F90S-r f-ree: i^ AP'I'i; P^ o rriurirriurx c\t}\ 7n kC 1 Telegrap hie and Cable Addre»»— "Carlerseeds, Boston" \\j % \ RCGISTERCO TSAOt MARK BRANCH OF JAMES CAR TER & ^^ .\[arch 14, 1914 HORTICULTURE 377 -LOOK TO THEIR SOURCE 3d Record zed by an increasing interest in the production of novelties as one of its rked degree to the development of this phase in Horticulture, bringing .sure to those who appreciate them. As evidence of this, we have drawn it and popular favor which at our hands have been raised and introduced rounds either by cross- fertilization, or by an effective process of natural r cultivated as the general favorites they were when they first made their ent of their race to better selections by which we and others have super- )f novelties by looking at their source, also with the diffident suggestion id not include this interesting chapter. i^^^^"i^^^— "^ ties, Sent Out by James Carter & Co. lological Order. Seedsmen to H. M. The King Do not fail to write for a copy, if you have not alseady re- ceived one .... le iolet leiu arniine linibata lliaut, marginata rimson alt blue umb Spotted Kins; ivincible )le King aon Queen lorning Glory lata umb Ruby King lulatus ides superbus iinus oelestinus s New Orange ies Lilac lett's Dark Crimson ing Bride groom e Albert Victor e o£ Novelties lelle ueen alba fl. arln 1877 1878 1879 1880 1881 1882 Pl. 1883 1884 1886 Marigold French Butterfly Sweet Pea Violet Queen Silene pendula fl. pl. Zulu King Candytuft Dunnetfs Extra Dark Crimson Clarkia integripetala Mrs. Langtry Eschscholtzia crocea fl. pl. Godetia Princess ot Wales Larkspur Moonliglit Marigold French Cloth ot Gold Dwarf Gold Striped Silene pendula compacta Snow King Virginian Stock Crimson King Eschscholtzia Rose Cardinal Petunia Carter's Emperor Primrose Cloth of Gold Virginian Stock Fairy Queen Godetia Lady Satin Rose Heartsease Carter's Fancy Helichrysum Fireball Lobelia White Gem Nasturtium Tom Thumb Empress of India Petunia Mrs. Uunnett Primula sinensis Holborn Blue Tagetes Golden Ring Godetia reptans Spotted Carpet Lobelia Prima Donna Nemophila atomaria atrocoerulea Sweet Pea Blue Edged Mimulus Carter's Ruby Nasturtium Tom Thumb Ladybird Sweet Pea Adonis Marigold African Miniature Orange Nasturtium Tom Thumb Chameleon Rhodanthe Mangleis Alba 1886 Silene pendula compact: Double Pink 1887 Mimulus Carter's Queen's Prize Nemophila atomaria Holborn Blue Bell 1888 Saponaria Scarlet Queen 1890 Heartsease Peacock Petunia Clematis Flowered Holborn Blue 1891 Antirrhinum Victoria Godetia White Pearl Wallflower Miss Primrose Carter 1892 Petunia Carter's Empress Phlox Drummondi gr. nana compacta Sunrise 1894 Lobelia formosa White Lady Sweet William Holborn Glory 1896 Antirrhinum Star varieties Marigold French Electric Light Silene pendula compacta Empress of India 1897 Poppy the, Picotee Convolvulus Minor "Bouquet" Abronia Carter's Carmine 1898 Lobelia Romosa Heavenly Blue Aster Purple Bijou 1899 Marigold Dwarf French Silver King Clarkia minima Alba " , " Lilac 19C0 Delphinium Blue Butterfly 1904 Primula King Edward 1906 Eschscholtzia Carmine King 1907 Nemesia Orange Prince Wallflower Spanish Queen 1909 Eschscholtzia The Mikado .(9 -11 " New Hybrids 1913 " The Rajah 1914 Novelties. See our new catalogue. ii_i_os-rRA-rE:D oatai-oguie P»os-r free 166 CHAMBER OF Drk^TAN IVI A ^S ,, COMMERCE BLDG. DUoIULI, LYJiAOa Telephone No«.— 5645 Main RAYNES PARK, LONDON, ENGLAND REGISTERCD TRADB MARM 378 HOETICULTUEE March 14, 1914 MICHEL L-US COLD STORAGE- iTiP"^ 9mmm mam &■■■ I Order IM s-ter $16.00 per 1000 and $31.00 per 2000 $2. so per 100; $4.75 per 250; $9.0O per 500 llGHELL'S COLD STORAGE V ALLEY For a number of years we liave made a specialty of Cold Storage Valley and our strain Is reputed to be the finest in the United States. Stored under our own supervision and paclied in convenient quantities for shipping to prevent rehandling. Write or mail your order today. Wholesale price list of other lilies from cold storage. FREE. Get it. MICHELL'S SEED Dept. — 518 MARKET ST. HOUSE PHILADELPHIA, PA. 80c. oz. Flower Seeds for Florists ALL NEW CROP AGEBATUM. Dwarf. Blue and white, 30e. per oz. ALYSSUM. Itlttle Gem. 30c. per oz. ASPARAGUS. FIomosuB Nanus. Greenhouse grown, per 100 seeds; ¥4.00 per 1000 seeds. Hatcberi. $1.50 per 100 seeds. ASTER. Bittncbingr. Separate colors, 80c. per mixed, 65c. per oz. Crego. White and pink, 75c. per (Z. Qneen of the Market, Separate colore, 80c. per oz. : mixed, 75c. per oz. BEGONIA. Krfordil. 50c. per pkt. ; 1-16 oz., $1.50. Semperflorens Rose. ^ oz., 50c. Semperflorens Vernon. V4 oz., $1,00. Ora«iIiB Lnmlnosa. 25c. per pkt. CANDYTUFT. Empress. 15c. per oz. Giant Hyacinth Flowered. White, Me. per oz. CENTAURBA. Imperialis. White, 50c. per oz. Margaritae. 60c. per oz. CINERARIA. Haj-itima. 15c. per oz. Candldisslma. 20c. per oz. MIGNONETTB. Allen's Defiance. 30c. per el. Orandiflora. 10c. per oz. PANSIES. Tborburn'8 Superb Mixture. )4.eO 9»t 01 PETUNIA. Howard's Star. Vi oz., 50c. SALVIA. Splendens. $1.25 per oz. Bonfire. $2.00 per oz. Znricb. $4.00 per oz. Bllver Spot. $1.50 per oz. . VERBENAS. Separate Colors. 50c. per oz. Hybrid Mixed. 40c. per oz. Hybrid Manunotb Mixed. 80c. p»r •«. VINCA. Rosea. 45c. per oz. Rosea Alba. 50c. per oz. Alba Fura. 50c. per oz. Our Florists' Catalog is Ready Send a Postal Today for Your Copy THE MOST RELIABLE SEEDS. 58 Barclay St. (T-24^ New York, N. Y. BOSTON'S NEW PARK CHIEF. As mentioned in our notes last week on the shake-up In Boston's Park De- partment, John H. Dillon succeeds D. Harry Sullivan as chairman of the Park Board. Mr. Dillon's appoint- ment by the Mayor has now been duly ratified by the Civil Service Board and he assumed his new duties on March 11. John H. Dillon has been brought up from boyhood in horticultural work, and those who have been accustomed to clamor for the appointment on park boards of men with a practical gar- deners' training will no doubt, see in ^'4" F 1 1 In ^ ym I H %. WUipL^ 1^9 ^jg^t 'V V 1 in ^ ^^ 1 John H. Dillon this unexpected development, the frui- tion of their hopes. Mr. Dillon got his first lessons from his father who was gardener for Hon. Marshall P. Wilder. When but a lad he had em- ployment in a flower store in Boston and later on with various prominent growers. He has been for many years employed in the Department of Pub- lic Grounds of Boston, latterly as foreman in charge of the Public Gar- den. He has a wide circle of acquain- tances in the profession, all of whom will wish to see him succeed in the new and trying responsibilities now given him. CANES FRESH CUT ILLINOIS 6 to 8 Feet 97.00 p&r lOOO Wm. Elliott & Sons 42 Vesey St., NEW YORK Mention HORTICULTURE when writing IVIY OI,AIM1- Winter Orchid Sweet Pea are grown by over 3000 growers this winter. If you have not seen them In flower, ask your nearest grower and see for yourself. Nothing will pay bet- ter in the next ten years than these popular flowers. New seed will be ,. ready in August. To plant one house 20x100 will not cost you over $15.00. Write for information to tbe ORIG- INATOR, ANT.C.ZVOLANEK Sweet Pea Ranch LOMPOC, CALIF. GARDEN SEED BEET, CARROT, PARSNIP, RADISH and GARDEN PEA SEED In Tariety ; alio other items of the short crop of this past season, as well as a full line of Qarden Seedi, will be quoted you upon application t» S. D. WOODRUFF & SONS 82 Dey SL, N£W YORK and ORANGE. CONN. Cold Storage Valley Of finest quality for Early and Late fore- ins in canes of 1000, 6110 and 360 pips at $16 per lOOA. All expenses paid. Corp. of CHAS. F. MEYER 99 Warren Street, NEW YORK Burpee's Seeds PHILADEI.PHIA BLUE LIST OF WHOLESALE PRICES MAILED ONLY TO THOSE WHO PLANT rOB PROFIT. March 14. 1914 HOKTICULTURE 379 FARQUHAR'S FLOWER FOR THE FLORIST Write for our Wholesale Catalogue R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., BOSTON MASS. SOW EARLY "^^IeTo^s^'^^ STOCKS, ASTERS, VINCA, VERBENA, CYCLAMEN, CINERARIA, SWEET PEAS. ETC. Write for 1914 /llunlmtrd Catalogue URivEnn- E SEEDSMEN 98 Chambers St, NEW YORK SEEDS for the FLORIST ASTERS— Rawson's Mid-summer Flowers early in August and continues until frost. Bright Rose, Purple, Lavender, Shell Pink, Pure White, Finest Mixed Trade Pkt. 35c.; Oz. $2.00 Sweet Peas, Cyclamen, Petunia, Verbena, Lily of the Valley from our own Cold Storage Plant. Our trade list mailed on application FOTTLER, FISKE, RAWSON CO., ?."„LSi;°r.^ BOSTON PEAS, BEANS, RADISH ) and all Garden Seeds ^ Orowers for the Trade I LEONARD ._„.«.. CO. ONION SETS Write for Prices LAWN GRASS SEED WHOLESALE ONLY J. OLIVER JOHNSON, "2:°H.TiIKI^^^^^^ J. W. Edsiunilson, Mgr. M. W. Williams, Sec'y California Seed Growers Association, Inc. Growers For Wholesale Dealers 8AN JOHE CAJLIFOKNIA Onion Seed Wnle us for price on both globe and flat varieties. We are also quoting Onion Sets. Schilder Bros., ""'ZT"" "QUALITY" SWEET, PEA SEED As fine Sweet Peas as grow, and true to name at prices which will bear investigation. Prices for immediate delivery. SPENCER Pkt. Ol. Florenre Nightingale $.19 $.30 i'lora Norton 15 .30 Anta Olin 10 .30 IVarl (irey 10 .40 A|>i>lr Blossom 10 .20 Aiiierii'a 10 .20 ( ountess 10 .20 Itlnni'he Ferry 10 .25 Duplex Pink 10 .30 Duplex Crimson 15 .35 Dai n I y 10 .20 Uliite 16 .35 Olliello 10 .20 Kiiinl>ow 10 .36 (iaiety 10 .25 KiiiB Edward VII 10 .20 i'riniruNe 10 .30 ■Martlia Washington 10 .20 <)uppn Alexandra 10 .20 Sterling Stent 10 .36 Fancy Mixed 10 .20 The Stamford Seed & Nursery Co. 43 Atlantic Street, Stamford, Conn. Jersey Grown Dallas 1 1>2 inches in diameter and up. To clean out $50.00 per 1000 O. V. ZANGEN SEEDSMAN. HOBOKEN, N J. Mention HORTICDLTDRE when wrltUif Place your order now for Ayres' Winter Flowering SWEET PEA SEED S. BRY50N A.YB.ES CO. ** Renoivned S-weet Pea Specialists" SDNNYSLOPE, INDKPENDBNCE. MO. J. BOLGIANO & SON WHOLESALE FIELD AND GARDEN SEEDS Eatablished 1818 Write For Our Ltnu Prices LIGHT, PRATT and ELLICOTT ST8. BALTIMORE, MD. 380 HOETICULTURE March 14, 1914 JOHN BREITMEYER'S — SONS^= Cor. Broadway and Gratiot Ave». DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs . . . High Grade Cut Blooms W« cover aJl Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Members Florists' Telegraph DeliTery Association. HESS & SWOBODA FLOR-ISTS Telephones 1501 and L. 1682 1415 Farnum St., IVI. .MA, IMI GEORGE H. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Ave. and L St., N. W. WASHINGTON, D. C. WILLIAM J. SMYTH Cor. Michigan Ave. and Slst St.. CHICAGO, ILL. fUember Florists' Telegraph Delivery Asso.) yVe ship to all points in Illinois and Iowa. Pboges : Aliline 880 Aiding 881 Aldine 882. SAMUEL MURRAY Kansas City, Mo. 913 Grand Ave. Member of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery. All Ordirs Given Prompt and Careful Attentlan The Park Floral Co. J. A. VALENTINE Pres. >leniber I'lorists' Telegrapli I)eli\ery. DENVER, COLORADO Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue, N. Rochester Phone 506. Long Dist. Bell Phone 2189 Members Florists Telegraph Delivery "THE HOME OF FLOWERS" The largest cut rtower store in America. Orders tor the TMIX CITIES and for all Northwestern point ;« given prompt at- tention. HOLM & OLSON, incorporated ST. PAUL, MINN. Of Interest to Retail Florists Cleveland, O. — The Taylor Flower Shop, 630 Euclid avenue, has been closed up. Kansas City, Mo.— Sam Murray's show window on Grand avenue is a dream, with Acacia pubescens and li- lacs. Mr. Murray is featuring the aca- cia as a specialty and has sent out cards to that effect. Boston— Sidney Hoffman narrowly escaped death or serious injury in an auto accident, his machine being run into by another auto recklessly driven by parties who made their escape with- out their identity being ascertained. Both autos were wrecked. STEAMER DEPARTURES ^ Allan. Si Sc.Tndin.ivian. B'st'n-Gl'sgow.M.ar. 19 S American. M St. Louis, N.-Y.-S'liampton.,Mar. 20 ^ Atlantic Transport. S; Minne.apolis, N. Y. -London . .Mar. 21 ^ Cunard. S< Caronia, N. Y.-Mediterran'n.Mar. 17 ffi Lusitania, N, Y, -Liverpool. .Mar, 18 yg Campania, N. Y, -Liverpool, . .Mar. 25 M French. ® La Lorraine. N, Y. -Havre Mar. IS S Hamburg-American. ft} Rhaetia, Boston-Hamburg. . .Mar. 18 K) Pretoria, N. Y. -Hamburg. . . jW Imperator, N. Y. -Hamburg. ^ Holland-America Potsdam. N. Y. -Rotterdam. Leyland. Winifredian, Boston-Liv'rp'l.Mar, 21 North German Lloyd. K, W. der Gr., N. Y.-B'm'n.Mar. 17 Bremen, N. Y. -Bremen Mar, 111 Pr Fr Willi'm. N, Y'.-Br'm'n,Mar, 21 Kg. .\lbert, N. Y.-Mediter'n.Mar. 28 Red Star. Finland, N.. Y. -Antwerp.. Zeeland, N. Y. -Antwerp. . . White Star. Oceanic. N. Y.-S'hamptou Cedric, N. Y. -Liverpool. . . Phila., N. Y. -Southampton Mar. 1:1 Mar. 11 .Mar. 24 Mar. 18 Mar. 21 Mar. 18 Mar. 26 Mar. 27 NEW FLOWER STORES. Bridgeport, Conn. — Philip Lunden. Chicago — Miss Douglass, NEWS NOTES. Southampton, N. Y. — The Elwood es- tablishment on Hill street will be con- ducted by Moore Bros, as florists. ALEX. McGONNELL 611 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 Cabling Foreign Deliveries Mitst be prepaid Reference or cash must aecompany all orders from unlinown correspondent*. Cable Address, AL.EXCONNEL.L. STAMFORD, CONN. »f 3954 W. Harrison street. Columbus, Ind. — Chas. S. Barnabee, 428 Fifth street. Syracuse, N. Y. — Pierce-Christian Co., Echel Theatre Building. Springfield, Mass. — The Flower Shop, 180 Worthington street. Bridgeton, N. J. — Adolph Hespelt, 44 North Samuel street, flowers, seeds and poultry supplies. Carl P. Berger, architect, has invited bids on plans and specifications for a store, greenhouse offices and apart- ments for the Primrose Flower Shop, Ardmore. Pa., to consist of three stories and a basement, of brick and frame, containing two suites of offices and three suites of apartments. ''Quality Shop Will take care of all your orders for de- signs or cnt flowers. Stamford Seed & Nursery Co., 43 Atlantic St DAVID CLARKE'S SONS Deliver orders from any part of the country to New York City Or OUT-GOING STEAMERS Write or Telegraph 2139-2141 Broadway, - New York Telephone 1552-1553 Columbmi Established 1814 FLORIST 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 Colonics. Telegraph and Cable address, Dardsflor, YOUNG & NUGENT 42 West 28 St., NEW YORK "FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH" GEORGE M. STUMPP 761 Fifth Ave., Cor. E. 58th St NEW YORK CITY THE ROSERY 23 STEUBEN ST. FLOWER DEUVERIES FOR ALBANY ANB VICINITY Members Florists' Telegraph DeliYcnr FLOWERS delivered promptly in Buffalo, Niagara Falls, East Aurora, Lockport, Tonaweinda, Lancaster and other Western New York cities and to'wns. 304 Main Street BUFFALO, N. Y. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association March 14, 1914 HORTICULTURE 3.S1 NEW ENGLAND FLOWER DELIVERIES Send flower orders for deiiverj- in Koston anil ull New England points to THOS. F. GALVIN 126 Tremont St., Boston P. McKENNA & SON (EstaolUbed 1851.) 770 St. Catherine St.. West MONTREAL, CANADA We give Special Aitenttoti to Tele^yapkic Orders WASHINGTON- 915 F ST. N. W. F. H. KRAMER Auto delivery of Designs and Flowers to any address in Washington. Stock and Work First Ciass F. R. PIERSON CO. FLORISTS AND PLANTSMEN TARRYTOWN ON HUDSON, - N. Y. Member of Florists' Telegraph DellTery ALB.^NY. N. Y. Flowers or Design Work DELIVERED IN ALBANY AND VICINITY ON TELEGR.APHIC ORDER 11 NORTH PEARL STREET, ALBANY, N. Y. ST. LOUIS, MO. FRED C. WEBER 4326-28 Olive St. Member Florists Telegraph Delivery Association NOTICE INITIALS. We have one store only The Far-Famed Flowers of TORONTO delivered on nuiil or telcKraph or«ltT for iin.\ ociasioii. ill ;in> p;iit nl tin- Itoininion. JOHN H. DU^tLOP 9B Yonge St., - - TORONTO, ONT. auOE e«oi.co WASHINGTON. D.C. GUDE'S f,>-°"'f"rS Member Florlats' .is-^^,<5i^X^ Telesraph Ileliverv, MONTREAL \i^^ AH Transfer ' - ' r- Mlled Per- HALL & MBINS. , ... ,.^-.. 825 ST. CATHERINE ST., W. Flowers by Telegraph Leading Retail Florists Listed by Towns for Ready Reference. Orders transferred by telegram or otherwise to any of the firms whose address Is here given will be promptly and prop- erly filled and delivered. -■illjauy, N. Y.— Fred A. Danker, 40 Maitk'n LanQ. Albany, N. Y.— H. G. Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St. Albany, N. Y.— The Kosary, 23 Steuben St. Boston— Thos. F. Galvin, 126 Tremont St. Boston— Penn, the Florist, 37-43 Brom- field St. Boston— Zinn, the Florist. 1 Park St. Buffalo, N. y.— S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St. Bntralo, N. Y.— Palmer's, 304 Main St. Chicago. 111. — Schiller the Florist, George Asmus, Mgr. Chicago— William J. Smyth, Michigan Ave. and 31st St. Cleveland, O.— J. M. Gasser Co., Euclid Ave. Cleveland, Ohio — Adam Graham & Sons, .'i5J.'{ Euclid Ave. Denver, Col.— Park Floral Co., 1643 Broadway. Detroit, Mich. — J, Breltmeyer's Sons, corner Broadway and Gratiot Aves. Kansas City, Mo. — Samuel Murray, 913 Grand Ave. Montreal. Can.— Hall & Robinson, 825 St. Catherine St.. W. Montreal, Can.— P. McKenna & Sons, 770 St. Catherine St., West. New London, Conn. — Renter's. New Haven, Conn. — J. N. Champion, 1026 Chapel St. New York— David Clarke's Sons, 2139- 2141 Broadway New Yi/rk— Alex. McConjell, 571 ."ith Ave. New Y(irk--ynune & Nugent, 42 W. 28th. New York — Dards, N. E. corner 44th St. and Madison Ave. New York— Max Schling. 22 W. 5nth St. New York-George M. Stompp, 761 Fifth Ave. New York— Thos. F. Galvin. Fifth Ave., at 46th St. Norwich, Conn. — Reuter's. Omaha. Neb. — Hess & Swoboda. 1415 Farnum St. Rochester, N. Y.— J. B. Keller Sons. 25 Clinton Ave., N. St. Louis, Mo.— Fred C. Weber. 4226-28 Olive St. St. Paul, Minn.— Holm & Olson. Inc. St. Paul, Minn.- L. L. May & Co Stamford, Conn. — "Quality Shop;" Stam- ford Seed & Nursery Co. Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y.- P. R. Pier- son Co. Toronto. Can.— .1. H. Dunlop, 96 Yonge St. Washington, D. C— Gude Bros., 1214 P St. Washington, D. C— F. H. Kramer, 915 F St.. N. W. Washington. D C— George H. Cooke. Westerly, K. I. — Reuter's. Worcester, Mass. — Randall's Flower Shop, 3 Pleasant St. ORDERS FOR BUFFALO NOTES. E)d\v. Slattery, well Ivnowii to the trade througliout the country, has severed his connection with the firm of Slattery & Bryer. .4. Kolawski, for- meHy of Lenox, has taken a position with above firm. Tile Lenox Flower Shop, Buffalo, has changed hands and Edw. Altman, former proprietor, has retired from the florist business. Felix Albert, for- merly of Rochester and well known to the trade, has taken over the man- agement of the Lenox store. Sad news came to the Buffalo florists in the sudden death of Mrs. Wm. Ehman. of Corfu, N. Y. Mr. Khman is well known to the Buffalo trade in being a shipper to the whole- sale market. The heartfelt sympathy goes out to the bereaved husband and children in this hour of their sorrow. Many Buffalo florists attended the funeral in Corfu on Friday last. E. C. B. NEW YORK WIRE OR PHONE TO MAX SCHLING 22 West 59th Street, adjoining Plaza Hotel Best Florists in the States as References EUROPEAN ORDERS EXECUTED Members of the Florists Teleffntpb DeUvery. BOSTON, MA.SS. "I'enn. The Teleeraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery S7.43 BROMFIELO STREET Transfer your orders for flower or plant deliveries to ZINN The Florist 1 Park St.,Boston YALE AND ALL CONNEC- TING POINTS Flower and Plant Deliveries. J. N. Champion & Co. 1026 Chapel St.. New Haven, Conn. THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, Euclid Avenue M. RICE CO. The Leading Florists' Supply and Ribbon House 1223 Race Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. St. Paul, Minn. L. L. MAY & CO. Catalogue Free on Application Order Your Flowers for delivery in this section from the LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST BUFFALO S.A.ANDERSON 440 MAIN STREET Special Deliveries Niagara F*Us and Lockport 382 HORTICULTUEE March 14, 1914 CHICAGO NOTES Quite a number from Chicago are attending the Illinois and Indiana State Convention at Danville, 111. Miss Douglass, formerly with Schil- ler, florist, will open a retail store about March 15th, at 3954 W. Harrison street. Allie Zech has received word from his sister, who is in a hospital in Mil- waukee, that she is much better and will return home in another week. The Easter lily plant is the subject of much anxious thought just now. Various and conflicting reports from growers are heard, but they sift down to the fact that the chances are not especially good for a large supply of plants of just the right size. Poehlmann Bros, are well repre- sented this week at the Danville, 111., convention. C. J. Anderson, in charge of the plant range, has a large exhibit of decorative and blooming plants and accompanied them to the joint conven- tion, while T. Waters, who presides over the department of florists' sup- plies, left with his exhibit of baskets, ribbons, chiffons, etc. The Chicago papers are giving con- siderable space to the arrest of C. M. Dickinson, in Stony Butte. Montana. It was well known to the trade here that Mr. Dickinson's settlement with his creditors would not cover all his financial difficulties which were pend- ing when he left Chicago a year ago. Clifford Pruner who was traveling salesman for the Arm of E. H. Hunt, of which C. M. Dickinson was manager has begun the suit and Mr. Dickinson is expected in Chicago at any hour. There are possibilities of other suits following. ■Wm. Allen, now in charge of the Schiller conservatories, will become private gardener for J. E. Tilt, 742 Brompton avenue, Chicago, assuming his new duties March 17. This is a comparatively new place and Mr. Tilt. who will make it one of the finest in the city, has secured a most capable young man, rapidly rising in his pro- fession. 'Wm. Allen is a born lover of his work, his father being a private gardener of high repute in England, and during the eight years spent in this country Mr. Allen has "made good," advancing rapidly from one position to another. Work of saving the Chicago trees Is again under way, and spraying for the destruction of the cotton scale that attacks the soft m,aples, the wal- nut scale, the elm scale, the oyster shell bark and the scurvy scale, and probably others, is now being done on the mild days. J. E. Prost, whose offi- cial title is Superintendent of Small Parks and City Forester for the Spe- cial Parks Commission, has his men out after the enemies of the trees. They use a Triplex power spray, run by a gasoline engine. In his estima- tion there are a very small per cent, of perfect trees in Chicago and among the legion of enemies there are none worse than the tussock moth, The city of Chicago has of its own and under the care of its Special Parks Commission 100 acres of nur- series, now growing trees, shrubs and perennials for its public places. PHILADELPHIA NOTES. Berger Bros., have sold their lease on North 13th street and will move on the 20th inst. to 1225 Race street, a fine big store, well lighted. P. X. Millman has opened a retail flower store at State and Montgomery, Trenton, N. J. Mr. Millman was re- cently with Ribsam and previously lo- cated at Cumberland, Md. Mr. Pettitt, Advertising Manager at Michells. is busy getting up a new perennial catalog. The Andalusia col- lection is very large and select and has to be dignified with a "special." "The Food Value of Fresh Vege- tables," is the title of a sixteen-page pamphlet by Dr. Henry Leffmann. A timely story well-told. Burpee has a few free copies, maybe you could get one if you ask nicely. "The Fra" for March has a fine pic- ture of W. Atlee Burpee tor its front piece, and an excellent article on the history of gardening by Elbert Hub- bard. Very Interesting. Every read- er of HoRTicuLTtTRE should buy this number. Roland H. Patch, an instructor in the New York State College of Agri- culture, has been granted a three months' leave of absence and has tak- en up practice work in floriculture at Dreer's. Riverton. Professor Edward A. White of the Department of Flori- culture at Cornell, asks that distin- guished consideration be accorded Mr. Patch by local members of the craft on whom he may call. Thomas A. Hobson & Co., is the title of a new firm in the landscaping busi- ness located at Radnor, Pa. Mr. Hob- son is a son of the well known grower and exhibitor of crotons, John Hobson gardener for Edward A. Schmidt of Radnor, which reminds us to mention that Mr. Hobson, senior, has been hav- ing a hard time of it this winter. His many friends' will regret to hear of the death of his daughter and of the very serious illness of himself and wife. We extend our sincere sym- pathy. Two trolleys on the Allentown, Phila., line were stalled during the blizzard Sunday and Monday at Cen- ter square. Forty poor unfortunates had to be fed and housed by the Cum- ming family whose home was fortu- nately nearby. The Marine hotel is not so rare but we don't so often hear of the "Maroon Hotel," which one guest facetiously named the Gumming homestead. Some damage was done bv the gales to the Cumming green- houses. About fourteen boxes of glass were needed to make repairs. The North W'ales mammoth struc- ture suffered more damage in the sec- ond blizzard. The other side went down this time. Bad wreck. BUSINESS TROUBLES. Cincinnati, O. — Wm. J. Niehaus made an assignment on February 19. Pittsburgh, Pa.— A petition in insol- vency has been filed against A. T. Lorch & Co. and S. W^ Church has been appointed receiver. Yakima, Wash.— J. D. Graham, is mourning the sudden departure of Erbe & Wetzel, the two young men who recently bought out his floral es- A CORDIAL INVITATION Ti extended to tbe trade t* Ttsit and Inspect our new establlahoient. Ftftb Avenue at 46th Street. New York City. IMSF-ER ORDEIRS by Telegraph or otherwise for dellTery of Flowers to Steamers, Theatres, ar Residences In New York and Tlclnlty executed in best manner. Thos. F. Galvin, Inc. Established 1847 Fifth Ave., at 46th Street, NEW YORK THREE STORES IN BOSTON CHICAGO And Neighboring Towns Are Thoroughl.v Covered by SCHILLER, THE FLORIST (Member Florists Telegraph Delivery). Flowergram or Mail Orders from florists anywhere carefully filled and delivered un R. Vluceut, Jr. 4; Sons Co., While Marsh, Md. For page «eg List of Advertisers. Aionzo JT Bryan, Wasblugiou, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers J. E. Feltbousen, Schenectady, N. 1. For page Be« List of Advertisers^ GERANIUM UOOTKD CUTTINGS— S. A. Nutt, $1.50 per lUO; 2V4 inch, $2.uo per 100. Cash. CUAS. H. GKEEN, Spencer, Mass. ~ GERANIUMS— Rooted Cuttings, Ricard and Poltevine, $15.00 per llXiO; also same In 2V4-In. pots, $2.50 per 100 or $22.00 per 1000. MICHAEL WEINBEITHER, Warren Point, N. J. " ULADIOLCS John Lewis Chllds, Flowerfleld, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Independence^bulblets, $2.25 pk., $7.00'bu. 1/2 inch bulbs, $1.00 per 1000 % " " 5.00 " " 11^ " " 8.00 " " Klondyke, 1% " " 12.00 " " Mrs. King, y™ " " BOO " " Groffs mix., reds, 1^ inch, 4.00 " ■* % •• 5.00 '■ " 1 " 6,00 " " 1% " S.OO " " bulblets, $2.50 pk., S.OO " bu. " light shades, $1.00 per 1000 more than above. CLARK H. BROWN, Ashland, Mass. Choice young stock, all sizes and bulb- lets; Mrs. F. King, Dawn, America, Indo- peudence, Scarsdale. Klondike. Mixtures, etc. Prices low to close out surplus. Write for price list or special quot.ition on iiuantity wanted. BROOKLAND GAR- DENS, Woburn, Mass. Gladiolus — America and Independence, all sizes. Write lor samples. MUNSELL AND_HARVEY, Ashtabula, Ohio. GLASS Sharp, Partridge & Co., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Parsbelsky Bros.f Inc., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Greenh(mse glass, lowest prices. JOHN- STON_GLASS CO.. Hartford City^Ind. GLASS CUTTERS Smith & Hemenway Co.. New York City. Red Devil Glass Cutter. For page see List of Advertisers. GLAZING POINTS H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. Peerless Glazing Point. For page sec List ol Advertisers. GLOXINIAS Henry A. Dreer, Inc., PbiladelphIa,_Pa^_ GOLD FISH Gold fish, aquarium plants, snails, cas- tles, globes, aiiuarium. lish fonds. nets, etc., wholesale. FRANKLIN BARRETT, Breeder, 4815 D St., Gluey, Philadelphia, Pa. Large breeding pairs lor sale. Send lor price list. GREENHOUSE BUILDING MATERIAL A. T. Stearus Lumber Co., Neponset, Boston. For page see List ol Advertisers. King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers^ Frank~Van~As~sche, Jersey City, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Metropolitan Miterlal Co., Bronklyn. N. T. S. Jacobs & Sons. Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Burnham Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. T. For page see List of Ad vertlsers. A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION— Cont. iruuk Van Assche, Jersey City, N. J. For page see_List of Advertisers. Plerson U-Bar Co., New York Cltyl ^ Metropolitan Material Co., Brooklyi)7 N. X. HItclilngs & Co., New York Clty^ For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Burnham Co., New York City. For page see List of Adverti.sers. Foley Greenhouse Manuf. Co., Chicago, III. For page see List of Advertisers. GUTTERS King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. T. King Channel Gutter. For page see List of Advertisers. Metropolitan Material Co., Brooklyn, N. T. Iron Gutters. . HAIL INSURANCE Florists' Hall Asso. of America. J. G. Esler, Saddle Klver. N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. HARDY FERNS AND UKEKN GOODS Michigan Cat Flower Bxcbange, Detroit Mich. For page se« l..l»t of Advertisers. The Kervan Co., New York For page see List of Advertisers. HARDWOOD ASHES Unleacbed Hardwood Ashes For Sale. GEORGE L. MUNROE & SONS, Oswego. N. Y. HART'S HAIfDT HANDLES Geo. B. Hart, Rochester, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. HEATING APPARATUS Kroeschell Bros. Co , Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Burnham Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. HELIOTROPES Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N, J, For page see List of Advertisers. HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS Bay State Nurseries, No. Alilngton, Maia. For page see List of Advertisers. P. Ounerkerk. HobokeUj N. J. Fnr pau'e shp T.lst of Advertisers. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutnerford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Old Town Nurseries, M. P. Haendler, Prop., South Natlck, Mass. For page see List uf Advertisers. HOSE H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Black Cat Hose, 8 ply, %-in., IGc. foot, best quality. Try 25 or 50 feet. U. CUT- LER RYERSON. 108 3rd Ave.. Newark, N. J. HOT-BED SASH A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset, Uaaa. For page see List of Advertisers. Parsbelsky Bros.. Brooklyn. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Burnham Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. INSECTICIDES Apblne Manufacturing Co., Madison, N. J. Apliine and Funglne. For page see List of Advertisers. Lemon Oil Co., Baltimore, Md. Standard Insecticides. For page see List of Advertisers. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Uo. Aphis Punk and NIkoteen. For page see Lljt of Advertisers. P R. Palethorpe Co., Inc., Clarksvllle. Tenn. Nlcotlclde, the Insecticide. For page see List of Advertisers. KALjnAS G Curtis, Callicoon, Sullivan Co., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. In writing to Advertisers icindly mention Horticulture :S90 KENTIAS Joseph Heacock Co., Wyncote. Pa. For page see List ot Advertisers. LAWN MOWERS ■Coldwell Lawn Mower Co., Newbnreh. N. Y. For_page_see List of Advertisers. LAUKD8 Laorai Ceraaus: bu»ti, S5c.-|1.00 caek: BtauUiird*. |i.&o-(lo.UO each: pTraalda. |5.UO-»7.50 eacL. JLLiUS HUEHK3 CO., Rutlierford. M. J. LEMON OIL. Lemon Oil Co., Baltimore, Ud. For page see Ldst of Adrertlieri. UL,Y BULBS Chan. Sohwake 4 Co., New York City. Burtlcullural liupurterg aud Eiporiers. For page Bee List of Advertlaers. B. M. Ward & Co.. New York, N. T. Horseshoe Bulbology. For page see Lisl ol Autertisers. LILV OK TUB VALLEY FIP8 Michell's SeedHouse, Philadelphia, Pa. Cold Sti^rage Valle.v. For page see Li.st of Advertisers. AacBot Kolker & Sons, New York City. Kiir page see l>lst of Advertl»er». McUutchlson & Co., New York City. lierlln Valley Pips. For page see List of Advertlaers. Otto Heicecken, New York City. For page see List of Adverttaera. J. M. Thorburn & Co., New York City. Cold Storage. For page see List of Adverttaera. Chas. F. Meyer. New Y'ork City. Cold Storage Lily of the Valley. Fur p.ige see Lisl uf Advertisers. Fottler, Flake. Rawson Co., Boston. Maaa. For page see List of Advertisers. MARGUERITES AloDzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. For page see List of Advertlaers. NATIONAL NLRSEKVMAN National Nurserym.in Publishing Co., Inc., Kuchester, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. NIKOTEEN Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. NIKOTIANA Aphine Mfg. Co., Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. NURSERY STOCK F. Onwerkerk. VVeehawken Heights. N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. ■ay State Nurseries. North Alilugti>n, Maaa. Hardy. Northern Grown .sic.ik. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. W. B. Whlttier & Co., South Framingham, Mass. For page see lAxt of Advertisers. ▲agost Kolker & Sons, New York City. t or page see List of Advertisers. ■rack- Robinson Nurseries, Boston, Maaa. For page see List of Advertisers. Otto Helnecken, New York City. For page see Listof Advertisers. Old Town Nurseries, M. P. HaendlerT Prop., South Natiek, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. ONION SEED Schlider Bros., Chillieothe, Ohio. For page see List of Advertisers. ONION SETS Leonard Seed Co., Chicago. III. For page .ee List of Advertisers. ORCHID FLOWERS Jaa. McManus. New York, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. H 0 R T I C U L T U E E ORCHID PLANTS Lager & Uurrell, Summit, N. J. For page aei List of Advertisers. JdHos Koehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. For page_8ee_Llst of Advertisers. Sander. St. Albans, England! laporter. Exporter, Growers, Hybridists. For page see List uf Advertisers. Freeman Orchid Co., Fall River, Mass. For page see L.st uf Advertlsera. PAL.US, ETC. A. Lenthy 4 Co., Rosllndale, Maaa. For page gee List »f Advertlsera. Bobbink & Atklna, Rntherford, N J For page see List uf Advertlaers. Uodfrey Asehmann, Philadelphia, P«. For page see List of Advertlsera. Robert Craig Co., Philadelphia. pZ~ For page see List uf Adverllgera. John Scott, Brooklyn. N. Y. For page sec List uf Advertlsera. Joseph Heacock. Wyucute. Pa ~" For page see List of Advertlgera. August kiiiker & Sons, New York City. I''"'' P" ge see List of Advertisers. Otto Helnecken. New York City. For nage see List of Advertlsera. PEONIES .Jff""''^'- "^^^ world's greatest collection. 1201) sorts. Send for list. C. BETSCHEB Cajal Dover, O. PECKY CYPRESS BENCHES A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Boston, Maaa For page see List of Advertlsera. PHOENIX Phoenix Canariensis, fine large plants. $7,511 $35.00 each. ^ ' JULIT'S ROEHRS CO., Rutherford, N. J. PIPE AND FITTINGS Kroeschell Bros. Co., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. King Construction Company, N. Tunawanda, N. Y. Shelf Brackets and Pipe Hangers. I'or page^ .-ee^ Llst^ ofAdvertiserS; PfnCf & Kendall, Newark, N. J. Second-Hand Pipe for Truck Farms and Gardens. PLANT AND BULB IMPORTS Chas. Schnake & Co.. "Kew York City. For p.ige .see List of Advertisers. August Kolker & Sons. New York City. For p.ige see List of Advertisers. McHutchlsun & Co, New York City. For page lee List of Advertisers. Otto Helnecken, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. PLANT TRELLISES AND STAKES Seele's TIeless l^lant Stakes and Trel- llses. H. D. SEELE & SONS. Elkhart, ind. . PLANT TUBS . H. A. Dreer. Philadelphia, Pa. "Kiverton Special." POINSETTIA PULCHERRI.ua A. Schultheis, College Point. N. T. For pMge .see List nf Advertisers. POTASH German Kail Works. Inc., New York City. RAFFIA McHutchlson & Co., New York City. For p.ige see List of Advertlaers. REFRIGERATORS FOR FLORISTS United Refrigerator & Ice Machine Co., Kenosha, Wis. United Ice Machines. For page nee List of Advertisers. RHODODENDRONS P. Ouwerkcrk, Hoboken, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. C G. Curtis, Callicoon, Sullivan Co., N. Y. For page see^ist ofAdvertisers. RIBBONS AND CHIFFONS S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co.. Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertlsera. March 14, 1914 „ „ BOSKS P. Onwerkerk. Uuboken, N. J. For page -ee List of Advertisers. Robert Craig Co., Philadelphia, Pa, For page see List of Advertlsera. W. & T. Smith Co , Geneva, N. Y. American Grown Rosea. For page see List of Advertisers. Bay State Nnrserlea. North Ablngton. . For page gee I.Ut of Ailverl I gpra. S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., Philadelphia. F*. For page see List of AdvertUers. Bohhink & Atklna. Rutherford. N. J. For page see Ll»t of Advertlaers. Eastern Nurseries. Jamaica Plain. Uasa. New Sargent Rose. For page see List of Advertisers. A. N. Pleraon. Inc., Cromwell. Conm New Polyantha Roses. August Rolker & Sons, New York City. tor page see List of Advertl»er8. Send for complete list of strong two- year field plants of Choicest Roses. THB CONARD & JONES COMPANY, West Grove. Pa. SEED GROWERS Leonard Seed Co., Chicago. IIL For page see List of Advertlaers. California Seed Growers' Association, San Jose, Cal. For page see List of Advertisers. Braslan Seed Growers Co., San Jose, OiL SEEDS Joseph Breck & Sona, Boaton, Maas. For page see List of Adverttaera. Chaa. Schwake & Co., New York City. *'or page see List of Advertlsera. Michell's Seed Bouse, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertlsera. W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia, P». For page see List of Advertlsera. B. & J. Farciuhar & Co.. Boston. Mass. Flower Seed for the Florist. For page see List of .\dverilsers. J. M. Thorburn & Co., New Yurk City. Flower Seeds for Florists. For page see List of Advertisers. Leonard Seed Co., Chicago. III. Peas, Beans. Radish and ail Garden Seeds. For page see List of Advertisers. Arthur T. Boddington, New York For page see List uf Advertisers. S. Bryson Ayres Co.. Independence, Mo. Sweet Pe;i8. For page >ee List of Advertisers. Loechner & Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. T. J. Grey Co., Boston. Mass. Seeds for Florists. For page see LUt of Advertisers. Albert Dickinson Co., Minneapolis-Chlcag*. Lawn Grass. The Right Seeds In the Bight Place. For page see List of Advertisers. S. D. Woodruff & Sons, New York. Garden Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. O. V. Zangen, Hoboken. N. J. For page ree List of Advertisers. Ant. C. Zvolanek, Lompoc, CaL Winter Orchid Sweet Pea Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. J. OIlTer Johnson. Wicker Park Station, Chicago, III. Lawn Grass Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. Burnett Bros.. New Yurk City. Seasonable Seeds. For page see List of Advertisers. Stamford Seed & Nursery Co.. Stamford, Conn. Quality Sweet Pea Seeds. For page see List of Advertisers. For List of Advertisers See Page 359 March 14, 1914 HOETICULTURE 391' 8BED8 — CoDttnaed A^lway & Son. Lnngport, England. Garden. Farm and Flower Seedi. For pase see List of Advertisers. Fottirr, PMnke. Kavrson Co., Boatnn. Mail. For page see List of Advertisers. Aspnnigus Fluniosus Nanus, Florida crown seed, any quantity. Send for prices. Seedlings and transplanted plants. PETEK MACK, Box 172. Orlando, Fla. ASTERMUM SEED. Just to remind ynu lest you forget and be too late, 1 oz., J.'i.OO; >^ oz., $:i.OO; trade pkt., 75c. Casli with order, please. Colors — wlilte. pink, lavender and royal purple. Descriptive circular on application, ALBERT A. SAWYER, Forest Park, 111 SN.\PDKACiONS SNAPDRAGON.S— 10.000 Rooted Cuttings, Silver Pink. Veilow and Wliite. $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. \VM. SWAYNE, Ken- nett Soot Where there Is a hoase that Is Just full of buds almost ready to show color, nothing will turn better color Into the flowers than a little soot, that can be scattered over the benches before water- ing. The amouut applied should not be excessive, as the soot is very strong aud may damage sume of the foliage somewhat. Apply Just enough to blacken the surface of the soil In the benches, and let it go at that. Better a little oftener than too much all at once. We ofTer the g:enuine in original cwt. $2.75 per 112 lbs.; $12.50 per 560 lbs. Stumpp & Walter Co. 30-32 Barclay Street, NEW YORK Cocoanut Fibre Soil This is the Real Nature's Humas. Pat It on yoor lawn this spring. Don't let it burn api or stand all summer hose in hand. Order now in 100 lb. bags. 20th CENTURY PLANT FOOD CO. 27 1 29 OCEAN ST., BEVERLY. MASS. March 14, 1914 HORTICULTURE 393 tt\ RHODODENDRONS One Vital Care Point RHODODENDRONS in their nat- ural pnvironment, are found growing in the ricb, moist soil produced by centuries ot falling leaves — a soil that is more than halt bumus. The roots of Rhododen- drons being shallow, they will only thrive In just such a rich moisture holding top soil. These roots don't Incline to "go down into the ground for water." If you would have your Rhododen- drons bold their beautiful dark green, waxy foliage, and give you freely of their wondrous blooms', you must furnish them with soil made rich with humus. You must also mulch them heavily with rot- ted leaves, ma- nure or humus. Alphnno Humus when mixed with soil, produces an ideal root home for R h o d od en- 1 r $12 a ton— $8 by the carload. F. O. B. Alphano, N. J. drons. It furnishes a perfect, bal- anced ration, and holds just the amouut of moisture to make the roots happy. As a mulch it sur- passes manure or leaves, because it lasts longer, is not unsightly, has no odor, and being in powdered form, can be evenly distributed over the soil. Down at Sag Harbor, Mrs. Russell Sage's place, there are beautiful Rhododendrons growing on Alphano Humus treated soil, that previously would scarcely grow wire grass. For your lawns — gardens, shrubs and trees, Alphano Humus is high- ly desirable. Being so reasonable in price, you can use It freely. Send for the Hu- mus Booklet. It tells about Hu- mus In general, and Alphano Humus In partic- ular. 950 Whitehall Building. New York City i ft ft i % II II tt nw&w^^mi^amss^^s^^^m^^^^^^^^^M piNOIYPTot THE VERY JJE'WEST AND QUICKEST METHOD OF DESTROYING WEEDS, GRASS AND OTHER GROWTH IN G.VKDEN WALKS, GUTTERS TENNIS COURTS, DRIVEWAYS, ETC. This fluid absolutely destroys .-ill weeds and other growth wherever applied, and Its effect on the ground prevents the growth of fresh ones for a year and thus saves a great deal of time and labor, as no cutting, hoeing or hauling away of the weeds Is required. We manufacture the strongest Hue of DISINFECTANTS on the market. PINO-LYPTOL CHEMICAL CO. 455-457 West 26th Street, NEW YORK CITY CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED The Recognized Standard Insecticide. W. K. Crnig writes in Florists' Review i.M;irfli "itli, 1014) : "Scale ou greenbouse pl;itits is not easy to get rid of, as doses whioh are sufficiently strong to kill the scale will usually disfigure the plants at the same time. I have found APHINE a first-class remedy for scale, and if you will apply it according to directions you will kill and Inosen the scales, although they will not fall off, as will some other pests." It will only require the hose to wash off dead scale. A remedy that is efficient in destroying scale, will destroy green, black, white fly, red spider, thrips and mealy bug. $1.00 per quart — $2.50 per gallon. FUNGINE will destroy mildew, rust and bench fungi. 75c per quart — $3.00 per gallon. VERMINE win destroy root maggots, eel, wire and cut worms in the soil. $1.00 per quart — $3.00 per gallon. SCALINF] will destroy San Jose and all bard scale and reil spider on fruit and ornamental trees and bushes. $1.50 per Gal— 10 Gals. $10.-50 Gals. $37.50 NIKOTIANA — a 13% nicotine for fumi- gating over hmall lamps or by painting on steam pipes. $1.50 per quart — $4.50 per gallon. For Sale by Seedsmen. Aphine Manufacturing Co. Manufacturers of Aerlcultural Chemical! MADISON. N. J. Canadian Agents: Dupuy & Ferguson, Montreal. Que.; Steele, Brlggs Seed Co,. Ltd.. Toronto. Ont. British Distributors: British and Amer- ican Fertilizing Co.. Liverpool. ETng. : BR^Nb llflNURES Unequalled for Greenhouse and Landscape Fertilizing THE PULVERIZED MANURE CO. 31 Union Stock Yards, Chicago BIG BLOOMS !ind Strong i^lants guiiriinteed. Mix D.WIDGE'S SPECIAL PHOSPHORUS with planting and pottlnR soil. After roots are made, top dress little and often. $U.()0 per 1011 Ihs. HUDSON CMION CO., Ballston Spa, N. V. In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture S94« HORTICULTURE March 14, 1914 I^OR HEWS STANDARD POTS XJS... 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 Factories CAMBRIDGE, MASS. GREENHOUSES BUILDING OR CONTEMPLATED. Beverly, Mass. — R. S. Bradley, one house. Ligonier, Ind. — Otto Schrock, one house. Palmer, Mass. — E. L. Johnson, one house. Belleville, 111.— A. G. Fehr, two houses. Grinnell, La. — Wm. Bader, one house. Colgate, Md. — J. S. Meiritt, carna- tion house. Milford, Mass. — Herbert W. Austin, one house. Chambersburg, Pa. — Hiram Plas- terer, oue house. Parkersburg, W. Va.— J. W. Dudley Sons Co., house, 40x300. Milwaukee, Wis. — C. C. Pollworth Co., three houses, 20x250. Roslyn, Pa.— Edw. Towill, additions. Victor Greshen, additions. Syracuse, N. Y. — Baker Floral Co., Lord & Burnham house, 40x200. New Albany, Ind. — A. Rasmussen, range of rose and carnation houses. Gregg's Station, III.— Bassett & Washburn, five King houses, 34x600. FIRES. Pittsburgh, Pa. — The Neft Floral Company sustained a loss of about 11,000 from fire in their store last week. Minneapolis, Ind. — Charles Schill lost his greenhouse and adjoining buildings by an incendiary fire, caus- ing a damage of $5,000. Newport, R. I. — A fire in the green houses at Swanhurst. Mr. Geo. L. Rives' estate, did a small amount of damage on Tuesday, March 10, having been discovered by the coachman be- fore it got much headway. Tulsa, Okla. — The greenhouse be- longing to W. A. Chastain and Charles Evans was completely destroyed by fire February 20. The fire broke out in the underground subway of the plant when paper close to the gas en- gine caught fire. Loss' $500. Unin- sured. Gardenville, Md. — Fire broke out in the boiler room of John G. Killian on Furley avenue and Bowley lane, on Sunday night, March 1. The fire, fanned by the high wind, destroyed the entire end of four of the largest houses and caused a loss of about $2,000. Many plants were lost. New York — On Tuesday afternoon, March 10, the seed store and plant auction establishment of William Elli- ott & Sons at 42 Vesey street was badly damaged by fire which gutted the basement floors. The loss on the upper floors was caused mostly by water and smoke. Amount of damage cannot yet be correctly estimated. Its a KiFiG Improycd Flat Rafter Iroo Frame GREENHOUSE With H-in- instead of %-'in. Rafters, so we can reduce the depth from 3J4 and 4 inches 10 3 inches. ET'crv bit r/' Sutiiight means nicitt T to yen. Send tor Bulletin ^o.4( and be convinced. KING CONSiiTKlCTION CO. 28 Kind's Road, N. Tonawanda, N.T. "Ail the Sunlight All Day Houses" Send your business direct to Washinston. Saves time and insures better service. Personal attention guaranteed. Thirty years active service. SIGGERS & SIGGERS PATENT UAWVKRS Box 9, National Union Building Washington, D. C. Greenhouse Materials anTSd IRON or WOOD SASH BARS In all len^liR Dp tn 32 feei. Milled to anv detail furnished or will furnish details and cut materials readj for erection. rr3nK V3n ASSCllG, "and Dwtght'su-eet*' JEK8UV CITY. N. J. Evans 20th Century Arm Will not twist the shafting pipe. Three times the power of old ^lyle elbow arms Sold only with Evans Challenge Machine Write /or free Catalogue to QUAKEK CITY MAClllNC: CO.. Riciiiuond, Intl. THE FLORISTS' BAIL ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, inaorer of 39.000.000 sq. ft. of iUm Foi particulars address JohnG. Esler, SK'f Saddle River, N.J. St. Louis, Mo.— The St. Louis Seed Co. had a big loss on Monday. March 9th, by fire and water. The fire start- ed in the Boatman's Bank next door. The firemen were directing streams of water into the building and it looked very much as though their stock of seeds will be a total loss. They carried a heavy stock and all preparation had been made for the spring sales. The Bentzen Floral Co.. around the corner, also suffered con- siderable loss from water. PEIRCE PAPER FLOWER POT Superior to ANY OTHER pot for shipping purposes. Saves weiglit and space for the sliipper. Best of protection against damage by frost. Received a Certificate of Merit from the Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists, Minneapolis, August, 1913. Only paper pot ever so recognized. .\sk your seedsman or supply house. If they do not keep them, send direct. Made in Standard sizes. 2 inch to 6 inch inclusive. Samples furnished free. E, Allan Peirce 401 Oaks Road Waltdam, Mass. 1000 READY PACKED CRATES STANDARD FLOWER POTS AND BULB PANS can be shipped at an hour's notice. Price per crate: 21100 1% Id. @ ;6.00 500 4 in. @ $4.50 1500 2 " " 4.S8 456 4% " " 5.24 1500 214 " " 5.25 320 5 " " 4.51 1.51K) 2V4 " " 6.00 210 5V4 " " 3.78 IWX) .3 " " 5.00 144 6 " " 3.18 800 3% " " 5.80 120 7 " " 4.20 60 8 " " 3.00 HILFINGER BROS. Pottery. Fort Edward, N.T. August Rolker & Sons, 51 Barclay St., N. Y. City, Atents OUR SPECIALiy- Lone Cislance and IradeEiport -STANDARD FLOWER If your greeoboQMa arc within of the Capitol, write ui, w* you money. W. H. ERNEST — 28th & M Sts. Wsshlnctoi DREER'S Florist Speciaiti**, New Brand. PJew Styl*. Hose /RIVERTON" Furnished in lengths uy to 300 ft. without seam or joint. The HOSF (or tbt FLORIST W-inch, per It., Reel of 500 t a Reels, loooft., *' 14 C >^-inch, " 1^ C Reels, 500 ft., " isUc. Couplings fumi^ea NENRr A. DREEI. 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. per lt.» 15 b. >(t.. " MKt March 14, 1914 HOETICULTURE 395 I 466 W. Erie Street CHICAGO | SASH BARS 32 feet or longer HOT BED SASH PECKY CYPRESS BENCH LUMBER iZ GREENHOUSES ERECTED AND EQUIPPED COMPLETE IF DESIRED Write for Circular "1>" and I'riceN The A. T. STEARNS LUMBER CO. NEPONSET, BOSTON, MASS. You know the import- ance of having proper greenhouse fittings, and a reliable venlilutiug equipment in your greenhouse. We manufacture these articles in such a man- ner that we feel per- fectly safe in guaran- teeing our material in every possible manner. It win pay you to in- vestigate. Write lis to- day for catabiir. prices, etc. ADVANCE CO. )reer'8 Peertesr Glazing Points For Greenhouses Drire tUT uid troe, becaoee both beveti are on the same •Ide. Can't twUt and break the clan in driWne. Galvan- lz«d and will not nut. riebn oi leha. Tb« PserleM Glazloe Poin . It patented. Nootben liko^ It. Order from yoardealej/ 01 direct from cm. 1000,75c. postpaid, j Samptea free I HBIVBT A DBEER.I Tli Ohaatnat Street^ No rcti) Builds Good Greenhouses TRY nl.M. THE FOLEY GREENHOUSE MFG. CO. 3275 West 31 at Street CHICAGO, III. An Incorrect Statement P W'-J (6l (m IN a recent issue of one of the trade papers, it was mistakenly stated that the N. F. McCarthy house at Montrose, Mass. was erected by one of our competitors. You will be glad to learn that Mr. McCarthy gave us the order last fall for this iron frame house 250' x60'. r(ift Without any heat in the house, it satisfactorily stood the snow and wind preasure of the storm that proved so destructive to so many houses. In a near future issue, we will tell you all about this house. m i HiicKingfs ^ CLntpattv m m i m m w I 1 ^ NEW YORK OFHCE ^^ 1 1 70 Broadway BOSTON OFFICE John Hancock BIdfj. 49 Federal St. Factory, Eliiab»th. N. J. PH1LADEU»HIA OFFICE Pennsylvania BIdg., ISlii and Chestnut Streets p m m ^ Factory, fc.liiab»th. N. J. ^ SHARP, PARTRIDGE & CO. Are Leader* in GREENHOUSE GLASS OUR PRICES WILL PROVE THIS. CHICAGO, ILL. S. JACOBS & SONS 1359-13S5 Flushing Ave. BROOKLYN, - - ■ N. Y. GLASS fur y mail, and it will pay you to get them. We rnrry the largest stock of Specially ScU'<-teil Glass in Greater New York and (■Mil supply any quantity from a box to a car load od a one day notice, and at Itui'k liottom Prices. PARSHELSKY BROS. Inc. •i\r,--m Ilavcmeyer St., Brooklyn, N. T. 396 H 0 R T I C TJ L T U K E March 14, 1914 GMtter, Plates amdl R©©f Bar Clasps Baiims a Plam Statemamib ©f Plaiim Facts 1^ I I GUTTERS Cast iron resists rust many times better than steel. No one contradicts that. Cast iron gutters then, are better than steel channel iron gutters. Better, simply be- cause they have better stuff In them. Channel iron is rolled only In stock sizes by the mills. You have to take what sizes suits them; not what best suits your green- house requirements. Our cast iron gutters are made to best meet greenhouse requirements in the best and most economical way. They do exactly what they were made to do. EAVE PLATES Our galvanized angle iron eave plate is the only plate that is light enough and still strong enough. It is the one that makes the neatest job and that effectually clears itself of ice. If all this were not true, so many other concerns would not, in spite of our patent, be continually trying to use it. We keenly appreciate such hearty endorsement of our plate by them. Ifs just the best kind of advertising for it. BAR CLASPS The purpose of bar clasps is to securely and enduringly fasten the bar to the plate. It is plain to be seen that any form of clasp that can be pushed on the plate at any point, can be pushed off at any time. If it has no fixed position it's not a good fix. Any so-called clasp that simply forms a bracket or resting point and fails to come up it's side to form a clasp — is not a clasp at all. It's just a shelf. Any clasp then that is bolted to a certain fixed place on the plate and that forms both a rest and a clasp for the bar, is beyond all argument, the best. Just such a clasp is our clasp. It's a guar- antee against end bar rot. It has ample drip openings to prevent condensation clogging. IN CONCLUSION The courts have sustained our patents ou an angle iron eave plate. No one else has a right to sell it. It has cost a lot of money to perfect and defend this article. If we hadn't had the endorsement of thousands who have used it, we should never have considered it worth while to defend. We have told you of its many good points. Try it along with some of our other materials. They are all shown and described in our Handy Hand Book. NEW YORK 42nd Street BIdg. SALES OFFICES : BOSTON PHILADELPHIA CHICAGO ROCHESTER Tremont Bldg. Franklin Bank Bldg. Rookery Bldg. Granite BIdg. TORONTO, CANADA, 12 Queen St., E. FACTORIES : Irvington. N. Y. De« PlaineB. 111. CLEVELAND Swetland Bldg. ft 1^ I Si 398 HORTICULTURE Marcli 21, 1914 The Orchard and Vineyard Must Be Fed as as Sprayed Money in fruit= raising comes from the production of steady crops of first grades Do not expect eitlier orcliard or \ineyarcl to jiroduce its best if you depend entirely on the natural sources of plant food in the soil. Especially must you keep up the supply of POTASH for on it depend in greatest measure tlie quantity, size, color, flavor and shipping- quality that give fruit its market value. In fruit-raising, as in all farming, it is easily demonstrated that Potash Pays. Peaches and small fruits that have received the right amounts of potash and phosphoric acid ship better, taste better and are better. At the time of the first cultivation, broadcast 300 pounds acid phosphate and 100 pounds muriate of potash per acre in the apple and pear orchard (150 pounds muriate in the On citrus Iruits or pineapples use sulfate of potash or 200 ])ounds double manure salt. Some of the finest flavored strawberries and peaches are poor shippers, especially when barnyarel manure is used as a fertilizer. Correct mineral fertilization will often make them firm enough to ship. The nitrogrn needs of the fruit can be learned by observing the amount of wood or vine growth. Manure alone is not the best or cheapest Iruit fertilizer. We sell potash in anv quantity from one 200-pound bag up. peach orchard) If 'rile for Prices and Free Pamphlets on Ferlilizini Fruit GERMAN KALI WORKS, Inc., 42 Broadway, New York March 21, 1914 HORTICULTURE 399 GERANIUMS This catalog Is now being mailed to the trade. MISCELLANEOUS PLANTS We have one million In 2-ln. and 3-in. pots ready for Immediate shipment la the finest collection that has ever been offered to the American florist in Nov- elties. Ivy-leaved, Variegated, Scented, and over 100 Standard varieties repre- senting the highest development of Geraniums yet attained. We furnish good sorts at ?2.00 per 100, $18.50 per lOOn. Our new illustrated Geranium Catalog marks a new epoch in catalog making — is a maximum of the p^-inters' art. If you don't get yours let us know. ACALYPH A— Macafeana ACIIYK.VNTHES — Emersoni, Besterl Mosaica AGEKATIM— Dwarf White, Inimitable, Little Gem, Princess Pauline, etc AI.TERNANTHERA — Aurea Nana, Jewell Sey- boliii, Brilliantissimus ALYSSl.M — Giant, Dwarf, Double ASPARAGUS — Plumosus and Sprengeri, Extra strong BEGONIA — Vernon, Pink and White Luminusa, Pfltzer Triumphant Ciloire de Chatelaine COLEl'S — Beckwith Gem, Duneraria, Hero, (Jolden Redder, Verschaffelti HARUY PO.MPON — Chrysanthemums In a large assortment, including all types er lUO 2-ln. $2.50 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 2.00 2.00 I'er 100 3- in. $3.50 3.00 3.00 3.00 5.00 3.00 4.00 6.00 A general assortment of bedding plants ready for diate shipment. Special price on large lots. Per 100 2-ln. FUCHSIA — Gerbert, Lieut. Mauritz, Marlnka, Minnesota, Goettlngham, etc $2.00 HAROV ENGLISH IVY — Extra Strong stock 2.00 HELIOTROPE — Albert Deleaux, Chieftain, Mme. de Blonay, Mme. Bruant 2.00 L.ANTANAS — A. Cook, Aurora, lolanda, Har- kett's Perfection, Delicatissima, etc 2.00 LEMON VERBENAS— Fine Stock 2.00 MOONVINE — Noctlttora, Leari 2.00 PETUNIAS— Double Fringed Mixed Colors 2.00 Double Fringed White 3.00 SALVIA — Bonfire and Zurich 2.00 SENECIO 8CANDENS— or Parlor Ivy 2.00 SMILAX— Good Strong Stock 2.00 8WAINSONA— Alba, Kosea 2.00 imme- PerlOO 3-ln. $3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 4.00 3.00 3.00 a.oe C'kNNA ROOTS in good aMortmenI at popular prices. See'list on page 226' of HORTICULTURE, isiue of Feb.' 14th. R. VINCENT, Jr. , & SONS CO., White Marsh, Md, Booked now for VALLEY forcing pip>, LILACS and ROSE plants, for pot growing or for cut ; BULBS from Holland and Japan, all fall delivery. Address AUGUST ROLKER & SONS, 51 Barclay St., or P. 0. Box 752, NEW YORK LOECHNER&CO. JAPANESE LILIES 11 Warren St., New York, N. Y. tVrtte /or quotations ^ur IS/lo'fc'fco: "rtt^ l^T 'tl->« CHAS.SCHWAKE&GO.,lnc. Horticultural Importers and Exporters 90-92 West Broadway, New York NOW READY— Hohmann's Li'y of the Valley Kuniple cases per 1000 $16.00 Lllium Ciganieums 7/9 -inch, 300 per case 18.00 g/lO-incb, 225 " " 20.00 .1 Page Advance Co 454 Albany Cut B^lower Ex.... 444 Allen, .T. K 444 Alphano Humus Co 4.-)3 Anderson, S. A. 437 Aphine Mfg. Co. 451 Aschmaun, G 421 Asmus. Geo 438 A y r e s Co., S. Bryson 430 Badgley Heidel & Meyer 445 Barr, John 401 Kairons & Son. 404 Bayersdorfer, H. & Co 441 Bay State Nur- series 424 Berger Bros 445 Bird & Son 452 Bobhink & At- kins 424 Boddington, A.T.431 Bolgiano & Son, J 4.30 Boston Florist Letter Co 442 Breck, J. & Sons.430 Brcck - Robinson Nurseries 424 Breitmeyer's, J. Sons 43(5 Bryan, AlonzoJ.401 Burnett Bros 430 Burpee, W. A. & Co 429 Eerger Bros.... .445 Bird & Son.... 452 Campbell, Colin. 435 Carter's Tested Seeds, Inc. 426-427 Champion, J. N. & Co 437 C h 1 1 d s, J o h n Lewis 420 Clarke's D. Sons.4.33 Page California Seed Growers' Asso.430 Chicago Car- nation Co 442 Couard & Jones Co 434 Consumers' Fer- tilizer Co 451 Cooke, Geo. IT.. 436 Cowee, W. J... 442 Craig, Eobt. Co. 423 Danker, F. A... 4.37 Dards 43G Davenport, A. M.404 Dawson, II. S..434 DeGraat Bros... 435 Dickinson, A. & Co 404 D o r n e r, F. & Sons Co 401 Dreer, H. A 433-435-453-454 Dunlop, John H.437 Dysart. R. J.. 442 Eastern Nur- series ....... .434 Ebel, M. C 418 Edwards Folding Box Co 442 Elliott's, W. Sons.430 Elliott, W. n..435 Ernest, -W. H...4.52 Esler, J. G 454 Eyres 437 Fartjubar, K. & J. & Co 125 Fellhouson, J. K.434 Foley Mfg. Co.. 454 Ford, M. C 444 Ford, ■W. P 444 Freeman Orchid Co 435 Framingham Nur- series 424 Froment. H. B..444 Galvin, Thos. F. 437-438 Gasser, J. M. Co.437 Page German Kali ■Works S'.IS Graham, Adam & Son 4.3S Grey, T. J. Co.. 430 Gude Bros. Co.. 437 H.'.il A.ssoeiation.45t Hall & Robinson.437 Hart, Geo. B.440-444 Heacock, Jos 435 Heineckeu, Otto.404 Henderson, A . . .435 Henderson, Peter 403 Hess & Swoboda.436 Hews, A. H. & Co 453 Hill, E. G. Co..41'J Holland Nurser- ies 424 Hiltinger Itios. . .4."il' Holm & Olson.. 436 Hudson Carbon Co 451 Johnson, J. Oli- ver 430 Kasting, W. F. Co 445 Keller, J. B.Sons.43G Keller, J. M. Co. 404 Kentucky Tobac- co Product Co. 452 Kervan Co 444 King Constrnc- tion Co 454 Komada Bros. ..440 Kr!;mer, F. H...437 Kroeschell Bros.4.54 Bucbler, W. H..444 Lager & lUirroIl.435 Lemon Oil Co.. 452 Leonard Seed Co.430 Leuthy, A. & Co.404 Loechner & Co..3!)9 Lord & Burn- Iiam Co 4.'!i5 May & Co., L. L.437 Page McCarthy, N. F. & Co 142 MeConnell, Alex.436 McHutchison & Co 404 McKenna & Sou, P 437 McKenzie, John. 104 McManus, Jas...444 Melropolitan Ma- terial Co 4.54 Meyer, Chas. r.430 Micholl's Seed House 428 Michigan Cut Flower Kk 442 Millang, Chas. ..444 Montreal Floral Exchange 444 Moore, Hentz .t Nash 444 Murray, Sam'1...436 Nat'l Asso. Gar- deners 418 National N u r- scryman 424 New England Nursery Co... 424 Nicotine Mfg. Co.451 Nioss-n, Let- Co.44*i Oeoiislin, Ernest.4n4 Oechsliu, P 420 Old Town Nur- series 124 Ouwerkerk, P...4'24 Palethorpe, P. R. Co 451 Palmer, W. J. & Son 436 Park Floral Co. 436 Parshelsky Bros.454 Pal ten & Co 401 Peiree, E. Allan. 452 Pennock - Meehan Co 443 Penn the Flor- ist 437 Page Pfa£E & Kendall. 454 Piersou, A. N...401 Pierson, F. R. Co 432-437 Pierson XJ-B a r Co 4b6 Plant Food Co., 20th Century.. 451 Poehlmann Bros.442 Pulverized Ma- nure Co 451 Quaker City Ma- chine Co 454 Ramsburg, G. S.434 Randall's Flower Shop 438 Reed & Keller.. 444 Reid, Edw 444 Reinberg, Peter. 442 Renter's 438 Renter, S. J 421 Rice, M. Co 439 Riggs, 'Wm 422 Roehrs, J. Co.. 402 Roland, Thomas.435 R o 1 k e r, A. & Sons 399-453 Rosery, The ....436 Sander & Son.. 435 Scott, John 404 Schiller 438 .Schilder Bros... 430 Schling, Max 437 Kcbloss Bros.... 440 Schultheis, A.... 422 Schwake, Chas. & Co 399 Sh. ridan, W. F.444 Sharp, Partridge & Co 454 Slebrccht, Geo.C.444 Siggcrs & Slg- gers 454 Skidelsky, S. S. & Co 401 Slinn, B. S., Jr. 444 Smith, P. J.... 444 Page Smith & Co., E. D 401 Smith & Hemen- way Co 428 Smith, W..% T.Co.424 Smyth, Wm. J.. 436 Stamford Seed «& Nursery Co. 430-436 Stearns, A. T. Lumber Co 454 Slumpp, Geo. M.436 Stumpp & Wal- ter Co 451 Totty, Chas. H..400 Thorburn, J. M. & Co 430 Tracy B. Ham- mond 420 Traendly & Schenck 444 United Refriger- ating & Ice Machine Co... 440 •Valentine, J. A. 436 Vincent, R., Jr., & Sons Co 399 Van Assche, P.. 454 Walsh, M. H...403 Wants, For Sale. 449 Ward, R. M. & Co 404 Weber, P. C 437 Welch Bros.419.-442 Whittier & Co., W. B 424 Wood Bros 401 Woodruff, S. D. & Son 4.30 Woodrow & Mar- ketos 419-444 Yokohama Nur- sery Co 4.30 Young, A. L....445 Young. .Tohn ...444 Young & N»Bent.43C Zinn, J. A 437 Zvolanek, Ant. C.4.'?0 For BUYERS' DIRECTORY AND READY REFERENCE GUIDE, See Pages 446, 447,448, 449 400 HOETICULTURB March 21, 1914 A Story of Roses! American growers will no doubt be interested to learn that I have made a contract with Hugh Dickson, Ltd., of Belfast, Ireland, by which, as sole agent, I will distribute to Ameri- can growers his varieties at the same time and price every year, as they are distributed in Europe. This stock is now growing in my establishment and the buyer will have no vexatious customs delay or charges to pay. The name "DICKSON" is one to conjure with in Roses, and Messrs. Hugh Dickson claim the finest strain of Rose seedlings in the world, as they were awarded a Gold Medal last year by the National Rose Society for each of the 1914 varieties which are as follows : Mrs. James Lyans William Cooper Brilliant Mrs. A. Grey Countess Clanwilliam Price $2.50 each per plant; 4" pot plants in full growth Very liberal discount to trade growers Mrs. Andrew Carnegie The new Scotch Gold Medal Druschki seedling. This is an Improved Druschki in form, just as large in size, and in addition is deliciously fragrant. Grafted or Own Root Plants; $1.00 each, $9.00 doz. OTHER ROSE NOVELTIES NOW READY (OUR OWN GRAFTING) Killarney Brilliant Ophelia Prince D^Arenberg King of Killarneys Light salmon pink with Brilliant scarlet golden shadings SEND FOR MY CATALOGUE CHARLES H. TOTTY MADISON, N. J. March il. 1914 HORTICULTURE 401 O M FR YS A IMTM E: IVI U IVI New Pompons UOJLD£N C1.IMAX. On the order of Quinola, but with foliage that is hard and which will not be subject to mildew. Exhibited at Chicago under the name "Climax." Blooms November 10th to 2(ltb. Extra fine variety for cuttinfT in spra.vs. GOLDEN HARVEST. A medium-sized variet.v of the but- ton type. Deep golden yellow, with a tinge of bronze: a color which when finished is similar to Souvenir d'Or when half developed. A color that is very pleasing. GOLDEN WEST. A trifle larger than Baby, but of similar formation. Rather compact in growth, but an excellent variety for pot plants. When bench grown will produce excellent sprays for cutting. From 2Vi-ineh pots: 30c. each, 5:3.00 per doz. 3 of a variety at the dozen rate. CEL.CO. Bright yellow, shading to orange: similar to color of Quinola, but the sprays are not so compact and are ready to cut two weeks earlier, or about November 1st, when dark yellow Pompons are scarce. Medium height. C. S. A. Certificate. Plants from 2',i-inch pots: 30c. each, ?3.00 per doz. laEOTA. Delicate pink with bright rose reverse, which gives the effective bright center in each bloom if cut a few days before fully developed. Dwarf habit: fine for pot plants. In season October 25th to November 5th. C. S. A. Certificate. Plants from 2V4-inch pots: 30c. each, $3.00 per doz. NESCO. Beautiful shade of old rose, flowers about the size of Iva, La Purite and Lodi. Medium height, ma- turing first week of November. Plants from 214 -inch pots: 30c. each. .$3.00 per doz. New Pompon Anemones .4ZELD.\. (E. D. Smith & Co.) Light pink, with a slight trace of lavender. Kay and disc floret same color, with the exception of the center of the "cushion, which is cream color. Single row of lavender ray florets; pro- duces exquisite sprays suitable for any sort of artistic arrangement. Plants from 2Vi-inch pots: 30c. each, $3.00 per doz. »I.\NTH.\. (E. D. Smith & Co., 1913.) A dwarf compact growing variety that is of the type so desirable for pot plants. It is also an excellent variety, to grow for cut- ting in sprays. The guard petals are white and the cen- ter cream color. Plants from 2yi-inch pots: 20c. each, $2.00 per doz. L.\UB1TA. (E. D. Smith & Co., 1913.) Bright yellow in color; of a compact dwarf habit. A valuable variety for pot plant culture as a small specimen. Plants from 214-ineh pots: 20c. each, $2.00 per doz. I'BINCESS. A seedling from (iarza. Pure white, with ray petals, evenly spaced art)und a large Anemone center of quill petals, slightly touched with the pollen. In our ob- servation, covering three seasons of bloom, it lias never failed to show the Anemone center. The flower has good substance, giving a lasting quality as a cut flower. The habit of the plant is good, growing to a medium height and covered with flowers; it is thus an ideal pot plant. For effect in cutting it must be grown without disbud- ding when a single spray will produce from five to a dozen flowers. It is a midseason, blooming November 1st to 10th. Plants from 214-inch pots: 25c. each. $2.50 per doz.. $15.00 per 100. tiscsoun-t -to -tKi^ Tr^d^ A. N. PIERSON, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. Princess Dagmar Without Doubt The Best Crimson Carnation in \ Existence Oraers booked now for February delioery Rooted Cuttings: $12.00 per lOO, $100.00 per 1000 PATTEN & CO., TEWKSBURY, IVIASS. New Variegated Carnation MRS. B. P. CHENEY Strong Rooted Cuttings for February Delioery $12.00 par 100. $100.00 per looo. JQHN BARR, So. Naticlt. tVlass. CHRYSANTHEMUMS AH the Best Commercial Kinds Including Pompons, Anemones, Single and Early-flowering-. Kind- ly let us quote your requirements. ELMER D. SMITH & CO. ADRIAN, IMICH. CARNATIONS F. DORMER & SONS CO. LA FAYETTE, IND. 100,000 Geraniums T^Tc'r-^ 8. A. Nntt. Poltevlne, Grant, RIcard, Bucbner, FaTorlte, Uontmort, Doyle, Viand, etc 12.40 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. 2(4-lDch HeUotropea. 3 varletlea; Lan taoai, 9 varieties; Marguerites, 3 varietle*. $2.76 per 100; $26.00 per 1000. Corr«- spoodeDce ■ollclbed. AIjONZO J. BRYAN. WadbinKton. New Janejr You Cannot Possibly Go Wrong by investing in the PHILADELPHIA Pink Carnation Its vigorous growth and pro- ductiveness are simply ideal. $12 per 100 $100 per 1000 2500 at $95 5000 at $90 S. S. SKIDELSKY & CO. 1218 Betz Building |3|-iilaciel|3l-tla, ^a. CHRYSANTHEMUMS — ROOTED CUTTINGS - Julin Shriinpton, Nagoya, Patty, Uuaka, Chr.VHolora. ¥:i.00 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. Knrly Snow, Glory Pacific, Harry May, .Irnnie Nonin. Moneymaker, Major KonnalTon, Polly Rose, Pacific Su- preme, Robt. Halliday, Smitli's Ad- van<-e, White BonnafiTon. $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. Wood Brothers FISHKILL, N. Y. 402 HOETICULTTJRE Marcli 21, 1914 Tk Place to Visit WKen You Are in New York ^SggD^' OUB EXTENSIVE RANGES OF GLASS HOUSES ARE FILLED WITH THE MOST VARIED COLLECTIONS IN AMERICA OF CHOICE PLANTS IN ALL SIZES. CON- SERVATORIES, STOVE OR COOL MAY BE STOCKED COMPLETE FROM THESE COLLECTIONS. ONE HUN- DRED THOUSAND SQUARE FEET DEVOTED TO ORCHIDS ALONE. OUR NURSERY DEPARTMENT HAS RECENTLY BEEN INCREASED BY THE ACQUISITION OF A LARGE TRACT OF LAND AND WE OFFER A VERY FINE SELECTION OF HARDY CONIFERS IN THE LARGER SPECIMEN SIZES FOR IMMEDIATE EFFECT. A FULL LINE OF HARDY PLANTING MATERIAL. RUTHERFORD IS QUICKLY REACHED BY FREQUENT TRAINS ON THE ERIE RAILROAD. IF YOU CANNOT COME, SEND YOUR ADDRESS FOR ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE. Julius Roehrs CompV Rutherford, N. J. March 21. 1914 HOETICULTURE 403 HENDERSON'S IMPORT BULB CATALOGUE e, ^ ■ ■■ • - ■ "x ^ r 1 FOR FLORISTS fSEND FOR IT) Special Prices For Those Placing Orders Spring 19 1 4 BULBS anJ ROOTS To be Delivered in Summer and Fall Largest Assortment I.alest Varieties Best Quality Inipurted into America Iljaeintlis, Tulips. IVarcissuB, Lilies, Freesias. .spireas and a host of otlier things Nothing to Lose and Everything to Cain by Ordering Now PETER HENDERSON & CO., dfuTl'l., NEW YORK Wood's Hole THE ROSE PARADISE of AMERICA THE Home of Lady Gay, Evangeline, Debutante, Wedding Bells, La Fiamma, Delight, Hiawatha, Babette and Paradise, all well known everywhere. Also the newer Ramblers, Winona. Summer Joy, Lady Blanche, Troubadour, Maid Marion, Excelsa, Lucile, Snowdrift, Cinderella Coquina, Milky Way, all raised here as well as all the best foreign varieties. Besides the foregoing Ramblers 1 offer a splendid assortment of all the best Hybrid Perpetual, Hybrid Tea, Rugosa and Polyantha Roses, Holly- hocks, Phloxes, Paeonies. Wo Grow Superior Stack In Wood's Hole. These are Things You Must Have. Send for Illustrated Catalogue Just Out. H. WALSH, WOOD'S HOLE MASS. 404 HORTICULTURE March 21, 1914 LAWN GRASS »» "The Right Seed in The Right Place We furnish grass mixtures for dooryards, terraces, lawns, athletic and polo fields, cemeteries, parks, country clubs, country estates. Repeated laboratory tests on individual mixtures assure superior- ity of quality and growth. Experience of over fifty years of successful seed business assures you of correct proportions. Experiment has shown us that a mixture of the proper grasses is more satisfactory than an individual grass. Why waste your time and money experimenting ? Let us furnish what you need. THE ALBERT DICKINSON COMPANY Seed Merchants MINNEAPOLIS CHICAGO IRIM3 F-OR DISMEIS All the varieties. Sturdy little stock, ansnrpassed qnality. Any qnantity, selection as ordered BIFRDS' IMEZST p-EIRiMS ASPLENIUM NIDUS-AVIS Largest Stock of Young Plants in America A. M. DAVENPORT, WaTERTOWN, MASS. Natural —Four Standard Grades. Colored — Twenty Standard Colors. W» arc headquarters — always carrj ■evpral hundred bales In stock. Can ■hip any grade In any quantity at a moment's notice. Bale (226 lbs.) tots or Ie88. Write for prices and terms. McHUTCHISON & CO, ™""^''°'*^ 17 Murray St., HOUSE NEW YORK 100, BOSTON FERNS 1% in. ".""o-fSoy ROOSEVELT. 2 1-2 in; $5 per 100, $40 per 1000. WHITMAN! COMPACTA 2 1-2 in. $5 per 100. $40 per 1000. 250 at 1000 rates. H.H.BARROWS&SON.Whitman.Mass. Boston Ferns Small Ferns for Dishes GERANIDMS, AZAiEAS, ETC. JOHN Mckenzie NORTH OAMBBIDGE, MASS. Palms. Ferns, Decorative and Foliage Plants Orders takeo now 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. SEND FOB THE JOY BOOK HORSESHOE BULBOLOGY For 1914 RALPH M. WARD & CO. 11 MURRAY STREET, NEW YORK PALMS, FERNS and DECORATIVE PLANTS Rutland Road and E. 4Stli St., Telephone 2890 Bedford BROOKLYN, N. Y. When Writing to Advertisers Please Men- tion Horticulture OTTO HEINECKEN Horticultural Agency Whitehall BIdg., 17 Battery Plaoe NEW YORK .Sule American RepresentatiTe of: -J. HEIN.S SONS, Halstenbek (German.v) Fruit Tree Stocli. 1'ore.st Trees, Hedge Plants. K. NEl BERT, Wandsbek (Uerman)') Lily of tile Valley, Lilacs for Forcing. .\. KEILHOLZ. Quedlinburg (Germany) Higli-crrade Vegetable Seeds. H. ZYP &' CO., LMse (Holland) Wholesale luilbgrowers. Specialty ilj'acinths. .\lso >l<>lland and Belgium stock, as Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Palms, etc. WRITE FOR PRICES. Mention HORTICULTURE when writing FERN DISH FERNS &3.50 per 100 &30.00 per 1000. Boston Ferns Whitmani Extra StroDg 6 inch, 50c each. ERNEST OECHSLIN Madison St. and Gale Ave.. RIVER rOKEST III. J. M. Keller Co., inc. DECORATIVE PLANTS OF HIGH QUAUTY Fifth Ave. and 65th Street, Brooklyn and Whitestone, L. I., New York March 21. 1914 HORTICULTURE 405 NOTES ON CULTURE OF FLORISTS' STOCK QaaMlon* by our readers in line wltb any of the topics presented on this page will be cordially received and promptly answerad by Mr. Farrell. Snch commnnlcatlons sbonld Invariably be addressed to tbe office of HORTICCLTCBB. LIBRA HEW Y BOTAN QAKI Azaleas .^Itliougli Ea:'tur is now near at hand a deal of pushing or retarding azaleas may still be practiced with satisfactory results. Whether an azalea indica at present is ahead of time or backward for Easter is now plainly indicated by the appearance of the buds. An azalea just beginning to show color, or one with buds now quite fluffy and ready to open will in a cool but well lighted house be just about right for Easter; or, to be more definite, will be in full bloom in from ten to fifteen days. Now, any that are not in this con- dition will need special attention, if they are to be good stock for Easter. There will be little need of hastening azaleas for the great spring holiday, but should there be some plants showing merely a swelling of buds, then an increase in fire heat and an exposure to the brightest sunshine will likely bring them out in time. A very cool and shaded place, on the other hand, must be found for those too far advanced. It will be a better place for some of the most forward plants than the coolest part of a fire heated house or shed. To hold the most forward ones back, place in darkened and very cool quarters, but the roots of azaleas must have water in sufficiency, which may mean somewhat les.« for those in a cool place than those under regular forcing but always enough to ])rovpnt any drying out at the roots. Carinas It is now time to start a portion of the cauna roots into growth, the object being to provide sufficient stock for a trade denuuiding well-advanced pot-grown plants. Large quantities of eannas are disposed of at retail every spring and at prices which leave no doubt as to their being handled with profit. Wintered-over canna roots, firm and sound but not as yet showing ajjprecia- ble growth, are in a condition most to be desired at this time of year. They .should now be lifted into light. laid on a few inches of sand, soil or dampened moss over bottom heat, until every crown is more distinctly developed. They are then cut into pieces, one shoot to each, and these pieces potted into two ?izes, three and four-inch pots, out of which they are sold later on. Or the clumps may first be cut up, then immersed in soil, moss or sand and, when grown out into shoots, be potted up, any way that proves most convenient and economi- cal in dividing the old clumps. Since bench space is scarce with every good grower and 3-inch eannas bring about as much as bedding stock as da those in 4 or 5- inch pots, it is policy to use as small a size of pots as possible for the ordinary grade of bedding eannas. Fancy stock, or sorts especially adapted for pot culture, of course, are treated as such, requiring 'a repotting and given a favored position in a warm house. Gate of Carnations With the advent of spring it is absolutely necessary to give air freely in order to keep the foliage from be- coming soft and to encourage hard growth. As the days get longer our old enemy, red spider, will begin Mr. Farrell's next notes will be on the following: Carnation Startinc Afhinienes; Transplan to get l)usy if not looked after sharply, but as we can now use water more freely we can by the exercise of a little energy and careful observation keep them in -check. Thrips and greenfly will also multiply rapidly if left undisturbed for even a short period and it is well to have them in strict subjection at all times. Car- nations develop the healthiest growth in a night tem- perature between 50 and 5-t degrees, according to va- riety. Much below 50 degTees causes a standstill in growth, which is not at all desirable and in most cases is harmful. With the longer days they will now need more water at the roots. Smilax To kee]) smila.v in good growth and vigor look well to the watering at the roots from this out. The beds will dry out more now. Make it a point to keep the soil nice and moist and give them a mulch of cow manure and soil about an inch deep eveiy now and again. Go over your beds often and place new strings so they start to climb before they become entangled. Cyive ventilation on all favorable occasions and a good .syringing on bright days, getting well under the foliage so as to keep tliem free of red spider which generally iiecomes quite troublesome from this out. As a crop is cut down hold up on the water until they have made a new start. Thev like a night tem|ier:i1 ure of iibout fiO degrees. Orchids Newly potted eattleyas will want very careful water- ing until they push their new roots into the compost. One point to remember is that it is better to under- water than to overwater. As the season advances they will want a more abundant supply. Do all watering in the morning and give a good syringe so they will have time to become dry before nightfall. They will need some shade, but do not put it on too heavy. All that is necessary is to give sufficient to break the direct rays of the sun. Once in a while give them a sponging with Aphine or Imp soap. Keep tem]ieraturp near 5'8 to 60 degrees at night and 10 to 15 degrees higher with sun heat. During damp and dark days do not use much water around the house. Pansies Keep the pansies nice and moist at the roots. As the days become warmer you can pull the glass off them, rejdacing it at night, as we are liable to have some very cool nights for some little time yet. Stevia This plant so highly valued from Thanksgiving until after tlie New Year w'ill want attention now. Place the stock iilants well up to the glass so they will produi'' sturdy cuttings. At about 50 degrees at night, in a short time they show plenty of cuttings, which can he placed in a cool propagating bed and they will root without any trouble. Ground: Plants for Vases and Boxes; Preparations for Easter; ting Seedlings; Salvia Cuttings. 406 HORTICULTURE March 21, 1914 ANEMONES OR WIND FLOWERS "*" / "^ ■- ,»■' iil T fllwl r P tt'-" &>lants. Liquid manure will help these plants along a good deal, too. It should be made very strong and applied as often as possible, or rather as often as the plants will take it. Make sure that the plants are not too dry when it is applied as it will then singe off the roots a little bit and may even hurt the foliage. Cutting The warmer weather being here to stay now, more attention will have to be given so as to make sure that tlie buds are cut when they are at the right stage, and that they are not allowed to become too open, and again not cut so tight that they will never open up. Cut them just a little tighter as the spring advances, and get them into the icebox as soon as possible afterward. It is not advisable to run the icebox too cold, for then the buds are checked. By this we mean that if the buds are stored in a cool but not an ice-cold box they will go on growing larger, even though they do not open out much more. Buds are sometimes drawn in this way for exhibition purposes but they generally lose color if they are al- lowed to remain in the box too long, so we would much rather leave them right on the plants to develop to their full size and then cut them, cool, and they are ready to be put up at the show. Cracked Ice Now the weather will be quite warm during the day, even though the nights are cold and frosty. A little cracked ice can be used with safety now, and the roses will benefit by it a good deal as they will aiTive in the market as fresh as if they were just cut. Do not let the ice come in contact with the flowers as that would linrm the petals, and would no doubt bleach them to some extent. Cover the ice well with paper, or, when packing the longer grades of roses, put the ice at the foot of the stems. 410 HORTICULTURE March 21, 1914 SPRING SHOW IN BOSTON The Spring Flower Show of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, which was held in Horticultural Hall. Boston, from Thursday, March 12, to Sunday, March 15, was one of the best given in years and with a numoer of features which were exceptional in cultural excellence and sensational in effect. The three exhibition halls were filled to repletion. The main hall, a partial view of which is here given, was brilliant with groups of flowering shrubs, orchids, forced bulbs, etc. One of the most ex- tensive groups was placed by R. and J. Farquhar & Co., and, as shown in the accompanying picture was com- posed of rhododendrons, lilacs, wis- taria and other brilliant blossoming shrubs baclied by a group of bay trees. Among the side exhibits by this firm were a group of Calla Elliottiana and a plant in flower of a new rhododen- dron from the Wilson Chinese coUec tions. This bears diminutive pale flowers in clusters and Is known as No. 1324. It received honorable men- tion as did also the large group. Of the larger groups in this hall W. W. Edgar Co. and Duncan Finlayson were the principal exhibitors. Edgar's display of Rambler and Polyantha roses won first prize and a silver medal and their azaleas and other Eastern flowering plants were splen- did examples of cultural ability. Palms, acacias, schizanthus and pri- mulas were splendidly shown In the Finlayson central group. Other nota- ble groups were by Miss C. Warren. Tut .MAS R(JL.\M)'S Spring Exhil) who received a bronze medal for Sroup of roses in pots. Thos. E. Proc- tor and Mrs. J. L. Gardner. The orchids, which occupied quite a section in this hall were uncommonly good. Duncan Finlayson got a silver medal for his group, whicli was es- pecially rich in dendrobiums and cym- bidiums. F. J. Dolansky and E. Mac- Mulkin held up the reputation of the commercial orchid growers with two splendid displays in which cattleyas of P.iiiTiAi, View ix Mai.n JtIall. Spring Exhibition in Boston. AcvciAS .\xi) Ericas. ition in Boston. great vigor predominated, MacMulkln being awarded a bronze medal. Wheeler & Co. got a certificate of merit for Phalaenopsis leucorhoda (Schilleriana amabllis) and a similar honor went to E. B. Dane for Cattleya intermedia alba. In the farther sec- tion of this hall the cyclamen, cinera- rias, schizanthus. etc., were shown in size and perfection unknown outside of Boston. The lecture hall presented a rare picture. The stage end was occupied by a group of acacias, ericas, epacrises. chorlzemas and other Cape and Aus- tralian subjects staged by that in- vincible grower, Thomas Roland. Our illustration conveys a very imperfect idea of the glory of this wonderful plant group. It was recognized with a special diploma and a gold medal was given Mr. Roland for three speci- men plants of Erica melanthera which averaged 8 ft. high and 5 ft. through and made a rare spectacle for the lov- er of such subjects. The main floor space in this hall was given over to the dinner table decorations by retail florists, of which there were twelve entries. These were judged by three society ladies. First prize went to Fred. E. Palmer for a lovely arrangement of daffodils and acacia flowers, the corsages of violets and acacia; 2nd to Sidney Hoffman, his arrangement consisting of mollis azaleas and Mrs. Aaron Ward roses; 3rd to Bdw. MacMulkin, who used double flowering almond and pale pink azaleas. Other combinations were pink sweet peas in crystal holders by Mrs. Gustav Peterson, Red Killarney roses and sweet peas by Mrs. D. Fin- layson, Killarney and cornflowers by Wax Bros., sweet peas and Adiantum Farleyense by Wax Bros., calendulas by Henry Quint, azalea centre and March 21, 1914 HORTICULTURE 411 gardenia corsages by Boston Cut Flow- er Co., pink and white azaleas by H. R. Comley, Irish Fire Flame roses by Boston Cut Flower Co., and Hadley roses, gardenias and lilacs by Penn, the Florist. The desirability of hav- ing the flower stems in water in this table work was well-demonstrated a few hours after staging for all those not so provided were soon wilted and disreputable looking. On side tables in this hall the carna- tions were staged. A silver medal to Cottage Gardens Co. for a vase of Matchless, was the special prize award In this section. S. J. Goddard was represented by a collection of superb flowers not for competition. Beauti- ful Rosette was here seen in perfec- tion. A. A. Pembroke also made a fine ishowing of skilful carnation culture. Patten & Co. showed Princess Dagmar In gigantic blooms, A. Roper had Alice Coombs and a seedling No. 109. and Pink Supreme from J. H. Leach & Son, was stunning. Snapdragons were shown by Geo. E. Buxton and W. C. Rust, the latter showing "Weld Pink," ■which Is a particularly pure tint of light pink and will surely become popular. Among the sterling sensations were the vases of new roses by Waban Rose Conservatories and Montgomery Bros. The latter won a silver medal with a magnificent vase of Hadley. Waban Rose Conservatories was awarded a special silver medal for their sensa- tional seedling Mrs. Moorfleld Storey. This is a silvery pink flower, very double, deeper tint In the heart, enor- mous heavy bloom with delicious fra- grance and the same thick shining foli- age which Is found on Hadley. The above mentioned as well as Killarney Queen and Mrs. Charles Russell were shown with stems 4 to 6 feet tall! William Sim again came to the front ■with wonderful sweet peas, pansies and violets. F. J. Dolansky showed gardenias the equal of -ft-hich have never been seen here. In the small hall most of the bulb exhibits were placed. There were long ranks of tulips, daffodils and hyacinths in great variety, William Whitman being the largest exhibitor In these classes. In this hall a most remarkable exhibit of fine vegetables was made by the Bos- 1^^ ■ - I ^^^m 1 ■ B ■ I I^^H T~ ■ 1 1 ■ I ■mi 1 ■ I ■ ■ — 1 ■ I ■ I ■■ ■ ■ 1 •m ■ ;V,,,v,.,,.: . ,^ ... ; m r 1 ■ H i ■1 1..^ -m "1 K. & .1. Fauquhar & Co.'s Plant Gkoup. Spring Exhibition iu Boston. ton Market Gardeners' Association. The vegetables were packed In bushel boxes and there were 100 bushels of them. Below Is the complete list of awards: Azalea Indica — Four plants: W. W. Ed- gar Co. ; three plants, private growers only. Win. Whitman. .Si>ecimen phint : 1st, Miss ('. Wan-';n ; 2d. A. W. Preston. Palms— Pair ; l.st, Wm. Whitman ; 2d, Wm. Whitman. Specimen phint : Wm. Whitman. Acacia — Specimen plant in bloom : 1st. Weld Gar- den; 2d, Mrs.. C. G. Weld: .^d. Weld Gar- den. Hard-wooded Greenhouse Plants — Six specimens, other than Acacias, Aza- leas, and Ericas: 1st. Weld Garden; 2d, W. W. Edgar Co. Specimen plant : 1st. W. W. Edgar Co. Kambler Roses— Three plants: 2d, W. W. EdgAr Co. Group of Hoses— 1st, W. W. Ed£ar Co.; 2d. Miss C. Warren. Cyclamens — Twelve plants in not over seven-inch pots: 1st. Weld Gar- den: 2d. Mrs. Lester Leiand; 3d, Mrs. J. h. Gardner. Six plants in not over ten- inch pots: 1st, Mrs. Lester Leiand; 2d. Weld Garden; 3d, Mrs. J. L. Gardner. Specimen plant : Mrs. Lester Leiand. Cin- erarias— Granrtiflora type, six plants ; Mrs. .7. L. Gardner. Specimen plant: Mrs. J. L. Gardner. Schizanthus — 1st. Mrs. .T. L. AuTo Truck with Load of Bays fob the Farquhab Exhibit Gar(}ner; 2d, Miss C. 'Wari-en; 3d, Weld Garden. Hyacinths — Six pans of six bulbs, one variety in each: ]st, Wm. Whitman; 2d, E. A. Clark. Single pan, ten bulbs of one variety: 1st, E. A. Clark; 2d, l-'runcis Skinner; 3d, E. A. Clark. Single pan, six bulbs: 1st, Wm. Whitman; 2d, Francis Skinner. Single Early Tulips — Six pans: 1st, Wm. Whitman; 2d, Wm. Whit- man: 3d, A. W. Preston. ,Toost van Von- del — Three pans: 1st, Wm. Whitman. Any other white varietv : 1st. Wm. Whitman; 2d. A. W. Preston. Mon Tresor: Wm. Whitman. Any other yellow variety: 1st, Wm. Whitman: 2d, A. W. Preston. ^Ver- milbm Brilliant : A. 'V*'. Preston. Any other red variety: A. W. Preston. Keizer- krnon : Wm. Whitman. Pink Beauty : Wm. Whitman. Any other pink variety : 1st, Wm. Whitman; 2d. A. W. Preston. Duch- ess of Parma : Wm. Whitman. Double Tulips — Six pans: 1st. Wm. Whitman: 2d, A. W. Preston ; 3d, Francis Skinner. Nar- cissuses— Collection of Large Trumpet 'Va- rieties, four pots: 1st. Wm. Whitman; 2d. A, W. Preston: 3d. Wm. Whitman. Col- lection of Short Trumpet Varieties — Wm. Whitman ; 2d, A. W. Preston ; 3d. Wm. AVhitman. Crocus: Mrs. J. L. Gardner. Lily of the 'Valley — Wm. Whitman. Ama- rvliis- 1st, Mrs. .T. L." Gardner. Lilium longiflorum— 1st, W. W. Edgar Co.; 2d. Francis Skinner. General display of Spring Bulbous Plants, arranged with fo- liage plants: 1st. Mrs. J. L. Gardner. Orchids- Group of plants arranged for ef- fict with ferns or other foliage plants: 1st. Weld Garden: 2d. Edward MacMulkin. Specimen plant: 1st. Miss C. Warren: 2d. .Tosliua Lawson; 3d. F. .T. Dolansky. Koses— Twenty-flve blooms of Killarney or anv of its pink sports: Waban Rose Conservatories. Twenty-flve of Mrs. Charles Russell: Waban Rose Conservatories. Twenty-five of any new named variety not in commerce: Montgomery Co. Car- nations— Vase of one hundred: 1st. Albert Roper- 2d. A. A. Pembroke. Fifty light pink: A. A. Pembroke. Fifty dark pink: \ A. Pembroke. Fifty scarlet: A. A. Pembroke. Fifty white variegated: A. A Pembroke; 2d, James Wheeler. Fifty while: 1st, A. A. Pembroke; 2d. A. A. Pembroke. Violets— 1st. F.sty Bros.; 2d, l':sty Bros. Marguerites— "i'dlow : 1st, .fauies Wheeler. Antirrhinums— 1st, G. E. Buxton: 2d. G. E. Buxt.m. Camellias- Walter Angus. Gardenias— F. .T. Dolansky. I'or the liest table decoration, laid fi>r ciglit covers: 1st. Fred E. Palmer : 2d, Sidney Hoffman: 3d. Edward MacMuIkm. Graf uities— Thomas T. Watt. Azaleas: A. W Preston, Azaleas and bullions plants; ■Edward MacMiilkin. Bougalnvillea; Mrs. Lester Leiand. trained plants: Mrs. .T. L. Gardner. "Reading Gem" Azaleas; 'W. W. Kdgar Co.. display of flowering plants. Miss Cornelia Warren, display of n"^^''^; i„g plants; Weld Garden, display of flowering plants; Wm. Whitman, display . 10 ta. .'aoqxs ov, 412 HORTICULTURE March 21, 1914 THREE BUSY MEN AT NEW YORK SHOW WiLUAM H. DUCKHAM, President New York Florists' Club. Joseph A. Maxda, Superintendent of Exhibition. John Young, Secretary. of bulbous plants: Francis Sliinner, dis- play of bulbous plants; S. J. Godd:u-d. carnations; fatteu & Co., Carnation Prin- cess Dagmar; Kicbard Kimball, carna- tions; J. H. Leacb & Son, carnations; Walter Angus, Cberokee Roses and Camel- lia blooms; Edward MacMulkin, Annual Chrysantbemums; Thomas T. Watt, Camel- lias, Statice Holfordi, and Streelitzia Re- ginae; G. W. Page, Cypripedium acaule; Mrs. E. M. Gill, cut flowers. Gold Medal — Thomas Roland, three spec- imen Erica melantbera. Silver Medals — Wabun Rose Conservato- ries, new rose Mrs. Moorfleld Storey; Cot- tage Gardens, carnation Matchless. Special Diploma — Thomas Roland, group of Australian plants — Acacias. First-class Certificates of Merit— E. li. Dane, Cattleya intermedia albu ; Wheeler & Co., Phalaenopsis leucorhoda (Schilleri- Hua amabilis). Honorable Mention— R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Chinese Rhododendron, No. 1324 Wilson; Thomas E. Proctor, flowering plants; Fottler, Fiske, Rawson Co., Cycla- mens; R. & J. Farquhar & Co., flowering plants; Mrs. C. G. Weld, Antirrhinum Weld Pink ; Wm. Sim, Pansies. Vote of Thanks— Walter Hunnewell, Eri- cas; R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Ray trees and palms, dwarf hybrid Cinerarias; Wm. Sim, Sweet Peas; Walter Hunnewell, col- lection of Camellias. have seen them all during more than a decade, has ever approached your present undertaking either in magni- tude of original conception, compre- hensiveness of scheme, or grandeur of its natural and artificial setting. This is the biggest Exposition that has ever been attempted." W. H. Adsett. GARDENERS' REUNION. The Gardeners' Reunion, which for the past few years has been held in New York during the fall, but which was postponed last year until the In- ternational Flower Show this spring, will occur on Tuesday, March 24th, at BRITISH EXHIBITS AT THE PAN AMA-PACIFIC EXPOSITION. Several of the leading British hor- ticulturists, it is expected, will be rep- resented at the Panama-Pacific Inter- national Exposition, at San Francisco, although this important event is noi to have official recognition by this country. Amongst them will be San- der & Son of St. Albans and Belgium, who will make a magnificent display of begonias and orchids. Louis L. Sander has paid a special visit to the Ex{)osition grounds, where he was the guest of Geo. A. Dennison, chief of the Exposition Department of Horti- culture. Mr. Sander stated to an in- terviewer: "The Department of Hor- ticulture scheme is alone worthy of a visit from Europe to see. No exposi- tion that I have ever attended, and I Thum's Bowling Alleys, Broadway and 31st street. New York. This reunion, which is not under the auspices of any one organization, but is conducted by a committee composed of members of various local societies, will consist of a bowling tournament throughout the day, to be followed by a dinner in the evening. The chairman of the arrangements committee is James Stuart, of Mama- roneck, N. Y. He reports that he has already secured many prizes and that the indications are that there will be a good attendance. The gardeners and their friends are invited to participate in this reunion. Tickets, which will Include the bowl- ing and dinner, may be purchased by addressing James Stuart, Mamaroneck, N. Y., or by applying to him during the flower show. PUBLICATION RECEIVED. The Annual Proceedings and Bulle- tin of the American Rose Society for the year 1913 has been issued. It con- tains a full report of the Rose Section of the International Flower Show, and other society transactions and some interesting and practical original arti- cles. Particularly useful are the lists of rose introductions from 1898 to 1913 which fill eight pages of the Report. Secretary Hammond has turned out a very creditable publication. James Stuakt, Chairman Committee of Arrangements Gardeners' Eeuniou. The second annual School for Tree Wardens and City Foresters will take place at Mass. Agricultural College, Amherst, on March 24, 25 and 26. There will be Instructive lectures and an interesting exhibition of spray ma- terials, implements and accessories, as well as appliances for tree moving, and a collection of fungi which affect trees. March 21, 1914 HORTICULTUKE 413 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES GARDENERS' AND FLORISTS' CLUB OF BOSTON. The March meeting of this club was well attended. The speaker of the evening was Roy C. Pierce of the De- partment of Agriculture, Washington, and his topic was the Chestnut Tree Blight. His remarks showed full fa- miliarity with his subject and were listened to with close attention. He had samples of diseased bark and wood and other exhibits appertaining to the work in which he is actively en- gaged. . Among the interested visitors were several members of the Executive Board of the S. A. F. who were hold- ing their anuual meeting in Boston at the time. President Theodore Wirth, being introduced expressed his pleas- ure at meeting so many gardener and florist friends and paid an appreciative compliment to Boston's horticultural pre-eminence. He spoke feelingly re- garding the late J. A. Pettigrew. whom he regarded as a gardener of the high- est type and made some pertinent re- marks regarding club membership and the duty of loyalty to organization. C. H. Totty was next called upon and re- sponded with a nice talk in which he told of the preparations being made In New York for the approaching spring show. Next came W. P. Gude who made a spirited address full of optimism and glorying in the honor of being a flower grower. He closed with a few words about the proposed rose test garden in Washington and the plans to erect an everlasting memorial for the late William R. Smith. The display on the exhibition plat- form was not as large as customary but it was all of high merit. A certifi- cate of cultural merit was given to W. N. Craig for some splendid white an- tirrhinums. Wm. Sim received re- ports of merit for four sweet pea nov- elties, Bohemian Girl. Orange Orchid, No. 4 A and No. 12. Votes of thanks were accorded Mt. Auburn Cemetery for Strelitzia, Robert Duncan for cold- frame lettuce, Wm. Sim for sweet peas and pansies and W. N. Craig for cinerarias. The banquet committee made a most pleasing report of the recent suc- cessful affair and turned in a surplus for the reserve entertainment fund. T. H. Westwood was commissioned to act as representative of the club in cooperation with city officials and others in the work for home and school garden education. S. A. F. EXECUTIVE BOARD IN BOSTON. The Executive Board of the national society has been holding its annual session in Boston this week and many details for the big August convention have been worked out with the help and advice of the local members and of the city officials through the Park Department. It is worthy of note that every member of the Board was pres- ent, viz.: President Theodore Wirth, Minneapolis, Minn.; Vice-President P. Welch, Boston; Secretary John Young, New York; Treasurer W. F. Kasting, Buffalo, N. Y.; J. J. Hess. Omaha, Neb.; John A. Evans, Richmond, Ind.; August Poehlmann, Chicago; J. A. Pet^ erson, Cincinnati, O.; Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J.; Thos. Roland, Nahant, Mass.; J. K. M. L. Farquhar, ex-officio, Boston. All the visitors with the ex- ception of Messrs. Young and Totty, who were obliged to leave Wednesday night, were participants in an auto ride through the park system on Thursday forenoon, under the guidance of Deputy Commissioner J. B. Shea. As we go to press a banquet is being prepared at the Parker House, for Thursday evening, a full account of which will appear in our next Issue. LANCASTER COUNTY FLORISTS' CLUB. Thursday, March 12th, twenty-one of us left Lancaster at 4.45 A. M. to visit our brothers in Delaware and Chester counties. At Coatsville we were joined by Jas. Brown of that city, and when we arrived at our first stop S. S. Pennock of Philadelphia, having got- ten wind of this trip and appreciating the company, also joined us. Our first stop was at Brandywine Summit, where E. A. Harvey met us with bob sleighs and gave us a delight- ful trip through drifts five and six feet in depth on both sides of the road, to his greenhouses. The big new Liord & Burnham house was of course the first attraction, and this house filled with sweet peas of the Spencer type was certainly the finest sight to be seen anywhere right now. They are eight feet high and over, and the cut is averaging 12,000 a day from half the house. They cut half one day and the other the next, so that as we reached there just as they commenced cutting we had 25,000 or over to look at. Beside sweet peas they grow car- nations, mignonette, mushrooms and tomatoes. The storm of March 1st froze up a whole lot of carnations. By the 12th the glass had all been re- placed and a house of tomatoes started. At Wm. Swayne's, Kennet Square, we found houses of lupins, larkspurs and ten-week stocks, as well as carna- tions and snapdragons. I noticed that a great many mental notes were made here by those who sometimes are just a bit undecided as to what to plant. At Mr. Palmer's we found carnations very good, with tomatoes ready to follow them up; the hillside construc- tian here was quite an attraction. At Willowdale, E. C. Marshall showed us the finest carnations of the section; in fact, they would be hard to surpass in any section. If we could all have flowers and plants as good as they are here, there would be less complaint as to trade, etc. What Chas. B. Herr is to Lancaster Co. that E. C. Marshall is to Chester Co. May their tribe increase. 7.30 P. M. found us back in Lancas- ter a bit tired, but chuck full of wis- dom and pi(y for the fellow who was not with us. Albert M. Hebb. TEXAS STATE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. The eighth mid-winter meeting ot the Texas State Horticultural Society was held in Dallas, Texas, February 19 and 20, in the rooms of the Dallas Chamber of Commerce. This meeting was a very successful one, although the attendance was small, but those present showed that they were greatly interested in the horticultural work in Texas. Thanks are due the Dallas Chamber of Commerce for the mtuiy courtesies shown the members while they were in Dallas. The auditorium was turned over to the society for the meeting place. The members spent the afternoon of February 19th at the Com Show, they being furnished passes by the Dallas Chamber of Commerce. All of these courtesies were greatly appreciated and in order to show their apprecia- tion, the society sent the secretary of the Chamber of Commerce a vote of thanks. After the invocation by Mr. John S. Kerr, and the address of welcome by J. R. Babcock, secretary of the Cham- ber of Commerce, the Society took uU the discussion of the subjects on the program. The first was a discussion of plant disease, by Dr. F. H. Blodgett. Plant Pathologist of the Experiment Station. This was a very interesting and instructive talk, dealing with dis- ease of both nursery and orchard Mr. J. B. Baker of Fort Worth, Texas, discussed the growing of rosev for the home. He brought out very clearly the position that roses should occupy in the beautifying of the home grounds. He showed that it was pos- sible to grow roses most any place, provided the soil has been properly prepared. A very Interesting paper was one on Farm Terracing, by Mr. R. B. Pearce, with special reference to the growing of horticultural crops. In this paper the writer showed some very interest- ing facts. It was evident that by ter- racing. It is possible to grow horticul- tural crops on land that otherwise would wash so badly that it would lose large quantities of plant food as well as being cut by the water. In the absence of Mr. L. N. Dalmont, his paper on "Horticultural Conditions on the Plains," was read by his daugh- ter. Miss Mary Dalmont. This paper showed that the Plains Country has not been lagging in the developing of the horticultural side of agriculture. He showed that the horticultural con- ditions are much better than they were some time ago. The grape industry was very ably discussed by Mr. Will B. Munson, of Denison. He stated that viticulture! seemed to have taken a new hold in Texas during the past few years. He spoke of varieties for various sections of the state, and also dealt with grape insects. In speaking of Insects, he recommended Farmers' Bulletin No. 19, from the Department of Agricul- ture at Washington, on the Grape Leaf Hopper. Another speaker on vi- ticulture was Prof. Flossfeder, of 414 HORTICULTURE March 21, 1914 Davis, California, on grape growing in that state. Mr. McGinnis discussed the care of shade trees, and spolie of planting young trees that were well formed in- stead of planting just any kind of a tree, whether large or small, that may be in most any shape, depending on the way it has been cut. He also warned the owners of trees against the falte tree doctors, that had been do- ing some work. He spoke of the work that should be done, but said that it should be performed by someone who understood the business. Prof. Newell told of the life history 01 the codlin moth, and how it can be controlled. It was brought out in this paper that this insect Is very impor- tant to the apple growers of Texas. It was stated that the codlin moth prob- ably damages the apple crop of Texas at least one hundred thousand dollars annually. Prof. Newell spoke of the little work that has been done on the codlin moth in this state, which is due to the small funds that the Depart- ment of Entomology has. Mr. D.' A. Frank of Dallas, delivered a very interesting paper on the "Value of the Home Garden to the Farm Home." This subject was handled from the standpoint of cutting down the expenses of living on the farm. After the discussion of these sub- jects, and the transaction of business, the society adjourned. STATE FLORISTS OF ILLINOIS AND INDIANA. The joint meeting of the Illinois State Florists' Association and the In- diana State Florists' Association at Danville, 111., was a gratifying succesg in all respects. The exhibition hall was handsomely decorated and there "were nearly fifty exhibitors in the va- rious departments,. Among the promii nent firms represented were the fol^ lowing: ' Poehlraann Bros. Co., Chicago: plants, supplies, flowers, etc., general display; highly commended. Frank B. Smith's Sons, Danville: Easter plants, roses, carnations, etc.; highly com- mended. National Soldiers' Home: palms and decorative plants; highly commended. A. N. Pierson Co.i, Cr6m- well, Conn.: new rose Hadley; certifi- cate of merit. E. C. Amling Co., Chi- cago: sweet peas and other flowers; highly commended. Inland Supply Co., Danville: irrigation machinery, pumps, etc.; highly commended. F. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette, Ind.: splendid showing of seedling carnations; certi- ficate of merit to Pink Sensation. Bassett & Washburn: roses and seed- ling carnations; certificate of merit for Belle Washburn carnation. Wend- land & Keimel, Elmhurst: display of roses; highly commended. Mt. Green- wood Cemetery, Chicago: carnation Rosette; highly commended. A. Roper, Tewksbury, Mass.: carnation Alice Coombs. Other carnation exhibitors weret W. J. Vesey, Fort Wayne, Ind., Chicago Carnation Co., S. S. Skldelsky & Co., Phila., carnation Philadelphia Pink; Chas. Loveridge, Peoria, also roses and violets; J. P. Ammann Co., Edwardsville, III., also roses; A. C. Brown, Springfield, 111.; Henry Baer, Peoria; W. Anker, Danville, also bulb flowers; C. C. Walker, Danville; Baur & Steinkamp, Indianapolis: Hartje & Elder, Indianapolis; Andrew Peterson, Hoopeston; A. G. Fehr, Belleville. Other rose exhibitors were F. F. Bent- hey & Co., New Castle, Ind.; W. L. Leiker, Fairmount; E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind. Other exhibitors of various specialties were W. A. Manda, So. Orange, N. J., George Reinberg, Chicago, P. Britz, Danville, Pleasant View Greenhouses, E. Osborne, Vaughan's Seed Store, Chas. Arnold, Des Plaines, A. Washburn & Sons, Bloomington, A. J. Pettit, Indianapolis, M. Rice Co., Philadelphia, Pa., A. A. Arnold Co., Chicago, Detroit Flower Pot Co., H. N. Bruns, Chicago, Car- nation Support Co., Wertheimer Bros., Danville Floral Co., Pyfer & Olssm, G. Swenson and Kroeschell Bros. At the business meeting the follow- ing officers were elected by the Illinois Association: President, H. C. Smith, Danville; vice-president, C. W. John- son, Morgan Park; secretary, J. F. Ammann, Edwardsville; treasurer, F. L. Washburn, Bloomington. On Wednesday a visit was made to Champaign on invitation of the Dan- ville Florists' Club and the visitors were hospitably entertained. The ban- quet took place on Tuesday evening, there being about 150 ladies and gen- tlemen present. A. C. Kohlbrand of Chicago was toastmaster and among the guests was "Uncle" Joe Cannon, who made a most entertaining speech. WESTCHESTER AND FAIRFIELD HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. On account of the illness of Alex Cumming, Jr., the Talk on Roses which he was to have given before the Westchester and Fairfield Horticultural Society at Stamford, Conn., on March 13, had to be postponed. Henry F. Michell Co. of Philadelphia have of- fered their silver and bronze medals for table centrepieces of outdoor flowers and foliage, by assistant gar- deners, at the June meeting, probably, which is to be held in association with the Board of Managers of the Port- chester Hospital. The fall exhibition will be held in New Rochelle, N. Y. A long list of offers of cash, cups, etc., was read from various seed houses, nursery firms, and others in- terested in the welfare of the Society, thus assuring a fine premium list for the fall show. It was decided to let the matter rest until the Executive Committee of the N. A. G. meet early in April, when a more comprehensive proposition will be appreciated by the Society. There was a beautiful display on the exhibition tables and awards were as follows: Cultural certlflcate to Geo. Allen for Darwin tulips, Louis Whitman for Shawyer roses, and W. J. Sealey for Primula ob- couica; honorable mention to L. Whit- man for Ward carnations. A. Bieschke for hybrid freesias, and Carl Hankeusen for winter-flowering sweet pens. The follow- ing were highly commended : Carl Han- kensen for <-arnations. A. L. Marshall for Cattleya Inminosa, and P. W. Popp for Mahernia odorata. Vote of thanks to Paul Dwenger for violets, A. L. Marshall for carnations, and Louis Whitman for Telegraph cucumber. Next meeting will be held on April 10. P. W. Popp. in Odd Fellows^' Hall, with 25 mem- bers in attendance and Vice-president Jaenicke in the chair. Mr. Jaenicke, as chairman of the pageant committee, made a report, and after a discussion it was decided to withdraw this com- mittee and the support of the club in pageant matters. The trustees re- ported that the club banquet would be held some time in June at the Jef- ferson Hotel. After full discussion it was voted that as the local trade showed so little interest regarding the fall show, the club drop this matter at least for this year. Mr. Jaenicke was down for a lecture on City Gardens, and he thought the attendance should be larger for a lec- ture of this kind, but consented to give it, and the lecture was full of interest to those present and at the finish was given a hearty vote of thanks. The next meeting will take place April 9th. A NEW SOCIETY PROJECTED. A new horticultural society for Hampden county to. include the Hamp- den County Horticultural Society and the Springfield Amateur Horticultural Society and to be affiliated with the Hampden County Improvement League will be formed in a meeting to be held in the mahogany room of the Auditorium at 8 o'clock Wednesday, evening, March 25, and it is expected that a thriving organization will be perfected at that time. Since the Hampden Horticultural Society has been practically lifeless for some years and the Springfield Amateur Horticul- tural Society, which has held some very fine displays of flowers in the Science Museum for two years, needs help and the Hampden County Im- provement League is ready to come to their assistance, it was decided last evening in the meeting of the Ama- teur Horticultural Society to be best to join with the proposed new society and it was voted to do so. The objects of the new society as stated in the preamble of the consti- tution are to interest fruit growers, florists, market gardeners and others interested in general horticulture in the exhibition of their products, as such exhibitions tend to encourage the horticultural industry in Hampden county, and to co-operate with and render all possible assistance to the Hampden County Improvement League in its endeavor to disseminate infor- mation along horticultural lines. CLUB AND SOCIETY NOTES. The Northampton and Holyoke (Mass.) Gardeners' and Florists' Asso- ciation has appointed a committee, comprising E. J. Canning, John Brown and A. B. Butler, to consider the ad- visability of holding a flower show. ST. LOUIS FLORIST CLUB. The St. Louis Florist Club held its regular monthly meeting March 12th President Kleinheinz of the Chrys- anthemum Society of America an- nounces a meeting of the Chrysanthe- mum Society of America to be held at the Grand Central Palace, New York, on March 25th at three o'clock P. M. All members attending the show are invited to be present. Chas. W. Jounson, Secy. The Southampton (N. Y.) Hortl- March 21, 1914 HORTICULTURE 415 cultural Society has selected July 22 and 23 as the dates for their annual flower show. One-half of the net pro- ceeds will be given to the Southamp- ton Hospital. The show committee this year consists of Martin McLough- lin, chairman; William Fitzpatrick, secretary; Frank H. Smith, financial secretary; William McLeod, treasurer; Ulysses G. Ager, James Guilfoyle, Charles E. Frankenback, Charles A. Jaggar and Joseph G. Cassidy. STOREHOUSE FOR AZALEAS AND IVIES AT BOBBINK & ATKINS. The fall shows of the American In- stitute of the City of New York will be held as follows: Dahlia, Sept. 22 to 24; Chrysanthemum, Nov. 4 to 6, 1914. Knight & Struck Co. offer the following special prizes for the Dahlia Show. For the best single specimen blooms, one each of the following: Mrs. Fran- cis King, Mrs. Thom:is W. Barlow, Mrs. Grosvenor, Mrs. Wm, R. Warner, Jr., Mrs. D. C. Bl.'iir, Chiettrtin; 1st prize, $6.00; 2nd, $4.00. For twelve long- stemmed flowers of the Heatherhome Mid- summer Oiant Cosmos, assorted colors; lat, $3.00; 2nd, $2.00. Wm. a. Eagleson, Secretary, Board of Managers. At the March meeting of the Con- necticut Horticultural Society Presi- dent Huss announced that the Society would be favored with a lecture, ac- companied by stereopticon views, by Theodore Wirth, on the Park System of Minneapolis. This lecture is to be given at Saengerbund Hall, 7G Wells street, at 8 o'clock on the evening of March 20th. President Huss exhibited six handsome cinerarias, also prim- roses and stocks. Alfred Cebelius ex- hibited three plants of Ceneraria stel- lata. Hugo Kuehl showed a vase of snapdragon, the product of seed sown last May, making the plants ten months' old. President Huss request- ed the secretary to read an article on "The Whys in Plant Disease Control," by J. J. Taubenhaus. Alfred Dixon, Secy. The March meeting of the Nassau County (N. Y.) Horticultural Society was held on Wednesday, the 11th. Mr. Redstone of Hitchings & Co. was a visitor and addressed the meeting. P. Honey man received 1st prizes for an- tirrhinums and violets. At the April meeting Mr. Wilkinson of the New York State Department of Agriculture, will deliver an address on "Home Gardens," after which there will be a "smoker" or social evening. This being the first to be held, it is hoped the members will help the com- mittee of arrangements in every pos- sible manner. The meeting is called for G P. M., instead of 7 P. M. as usual. (Members please note.) Exhibits for next meeting will be: 12 narcissus, large trumpet type; 12 early flowering tulips, 1 pot or pan of hyacinths. Next meeting will be held at Pembroke Hall, Glen Cove, on Wednesday even- ing, April Sth, at 6 P. M. Hauby Jones, Cor. Secy. Salesman Fred Lautenschlager re- ports the sale of one Kroeschell boiler each to Charlie Meier, Henry Meier and A. S. Cerny, of St. Louis, each boiler having a capacity to heat 30,000 square feet of glass. No plant growing place of any ex- tent can get along today without a serviceable cool storage house such as is shown in the accompanying picture. In fact, we doubt if there is any struc- ture of the kind in any establishment which the owner finds sufficiently large for his needs, especially during busy season. The cool sheds of the Easter plant growers are a fascinating sight just at present with their ranks and tiers of blooming material which has been brought to the exact state of finish and will spend the rest of the days till shipping time in the cool re- freshing atmosphere of the retarding house. FLORISTS AND UNIONS Editor of HORTICULTURE: Dear Sir: — In your issue of March 7 you commented editorially on union- izing the florists and expressed the opinion that the union organizers will hardly be welcomed by the profession. I quite agree with you, Mr. Editor; they were never welcomed by any pro- fession. I would like to ask, however, are there not reasons, even among florists, for the employee trying to pro- tect himself from unreasonable condi- tions? I may here state that, person- ally, I am opposed to organizations, be- lieving that they are a menace to personal liberty and individuality. Some argue that idealism is an idle dream, and they throw up their hands and fall in with the crowd. I believe we should not give up the fight, but should at least make an attempt at our ideals, even though we may be considered singular for so doing. But, to return to our subject, I have had some experience of the tyranny of the florist. I was employed by one for a short time, who worked his help from five in the morning un- til seven and eight at night and, in addition to that, to save the expense of a night man, sat up with fires un- til 2 o'clock in the morning, there be- ing hardly power enough to keep out frost. I found in conversation with my fellow craftsmen that it was quite a common thing among the trade. The magnificent wages we received was twenty dollars a month and board. Greenhorns and foreigners were in great demand, others being considered too wise. But that, it may be argued, was years ago. Here is a conversa- tion I listened to several months ago: A florist asked another if he knew of a good man he could hire. "What kind of a man do you want?" "Oh, a Dago that I could get tor 15 or 20 dollars a month and board." That was in enlightened Boston In the twentieth century. Now, Mr. Editor, an Italian is a man, and if he is not treated as such, do you blame him for organizing to protect himself? GEORtiE F. Stewart. Medford, Mass. MASSACHUSETTS AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE. Professor A. H. Nehrling of the Flor- icultural Department has made plans for a general enlargement of the work of his department. For some time past it has been found that because of the increased enrollment and the progress that has been made in conse- quence, the present equipment is en- tirely inadequate. When the addition to French Hall is completed, it is ex- pected that the original part of the building will be given up entirely to floriculture. A reading room devoted to floricultural subjects will be in- stalled; a room for storage purposes and a work room fitted up with mod- ern equipment will also be provided. Prof. Nehrling is also planning a com- plete reorganization of the courses, making them more specialized and professional in order to fit the men for practical work. This is in ac- cordance with the example set by the University of Illinois which at its last commencement, granted the first college degree in floriculture ever given in this country. A seminar for the members of the Senior class has been introduced for the disc-urrsion of special problems in advance work. A jiumber of men arc inl ending to take up graduate work if the necessary facilities are provided. It is hoped that more greenhouses will be added in the near future; with the Increasing number of regular an.l short course student?, it is essential that the department should have more space for practicii' work for these students. 416 HORTICULTURE March 21, 1914 CARNATIONS UNDER TWO-YEAR CULTURE (A Paper by A. L. Dorward, Before the Newport Horticultural Society.) Mr. President and Gentlemen: In reading this paper before you to- night, let me state that what I have to say is not founded entirely upon practice, much as I would like to give you real practical information if I had the space at command to experiment. However, I feel very confident in ad- vocating a method which I am sure would be particularly suited to local growers and which might indeed be equally beneficial to inland growers of carnations as well. Although it may be nothing new, yet its rare practice makes it good food for discussion as well as a splendid field for experi- mental work, and where expense has to be taken into consideration its im- portance certainly warrants a fair trial. It is evident that onr troubles by present methods of growing are many and varied as well as expensive, all of which are familiar to you. It is my belief that about half the expense is unnecessary, providing the plants are in competent hands and grown in a way I will describe later on. Faulty Present Methods. The present method seems to me ill-balanced, inasmuch as the plants are taxed unfairly to produce when in a state of being unestablished. All of you, no doubt, are well aware of the fact that before forcing can or should take place a plant must be well estab- lished to obtain the very best results. Can we, I ask you. say this of the carnation at present? I will venture to say that in the majority of cases the plant is only becoming properly established wlien it begins to get neg- lected before being thrown out; not until then has the plant found its equilibrium. At this stage it will have little objection to feeding, a practice certainly overdone before ^this period has been reached, when evil results are in evidence aplenty. The method I present is not by any means new. I am simply tempted to bring up the matter, as I believe we are approaching a new era in the cultivation of the carnation. The trend of the times at least seems to point this way, but experiments in this di- rection, namely, in carrying over the plants a second year or more — are few and incomplete. Trusting that you will bear in mind that mistaken no- tions and unsound theories are often useful, I will proceed to unfold my ideas. Prerequisites. As I have already mentioned, I con- sider a thoroughly established plant to be one of the most important factors in procuring the best results and, with this in view, let us consider first of all the right sort of environ- ment tlie plants ought to have for a period of two years or more. It ;s well that the houses should be situ- ated in a good, airy spot; the larger the houses the better, well provided with top and side ventilation. The walls should not be more than 12 to IS inches high so as to admit plenty of light; solid benches made of ce- ment deep enough to hold 10 to 12 inches of soil and thoroughly drained. Have good thrifty plants transferred to these benches by the middle of April and proceed to cultivate as you would in the field. So situated, there does seem a possibility of the plants, being able to withstand the summer heat, providing the hose and ventila- tion are in capable hands. A too humid atmosphere must be guarded against and the soil kept a little on the dry side; in fact, anything con- ducive to producing a soft growth sliould be avoided. Cutting Back. As to the time the plants ought to be cut back the following spring or early summer, is a matter for the grower to decide, much depending on the plants' condition and his own re- quirements. For retail or private work, I would prefer a gradual cutting back to that point just between hard and soft wood. Where a full crop is wanted the plants can all be cut back at the same time, leaving sufficient foliage to help root action in starting up again; in fact, general treatment of the carnation would, under this method, be along similar lines to those on which roses are grown today. When all the plants are cut back to the right length, as much of the top soil as can comfortably be re- moved without injury to roots should be taken away and new soil added. In using fertilizers in this compost, care should be taken not to overdo it, as a rank soft growth will be the result. Let the soil at all times be evenly and well firmed. Pinching the second year will not be so necessary be\ond keeping the plants in shape. Responsive Varieties. Some varieties seemingly are better suited to this purpose than others. A. T. Pyfer, of the Chicago Carnation Company, finds the Enchantress fam- ily does exceptionally well, as does White Wonder and Gloriosa; Pink De- liglit he carried over three years with good results, and the best Beacon he ev^r grew was from two-year-old stork. He reports experiments along this line as being very satisfactory, but he does not mention whether raised or solid benches were used. This question must necessarily be the main factor if this method is to be adopted, and only such beds and houses as I have spoken of would 1 recommend for this purpose. It's just possible that the method epoken of can be carried out to a cer- tain degree under a variety of circum- stances, all depending on the ability of the grower to cope with the in- tricacies of environment. Some ad- vantages over the system in vogue might be claimed, aside from the great expense involved in transplanting to and from the field and the refilling of the benches every year. I have found that plants are less liable to the at- tacks of rust the second year. Split calyxes, I should imagine, would be materially less, fragrance more pro- nounced, and who knows but what seedlings born from these would pro- duce colors of a more retentive nature, flowers of a better color with longer lasting qualities, longer stems and healthier foliage? My belief is founded on the principle or theory that a certain age is necessary to bring forth the best results. Stem Rot. Admitting that a well-established plant is of vital importance, inasmuch as it is rendered less susceptible to disease, and that it is then in condi- tion to give the best results, and not- withstanding all that has been written regarding stem-rot being caused by some disease, I am inclined to think that the trouble is caused in the first place by the check the plant receives in being transferred from the field to the benches. This is admitted to be the most critical time of the plant's life; certain number of cells being de- formed give way to decay during some later period of excitement in the plant's growth. In other words, a plant would not succumb to disease if there wasn't some fertile ground for the disease to work upon. I have found in handling seedlings that the calyxes of some flowers have from five to seven sepals each; or- dinarily five is the number. I have found six sepals to hold, without the slightest sign of a split, more petals than are to be found on Enchantress. If this variety had six sepals, it would be hard to beat. So far I have also found the calyx having six sepals con- structed similar to the calyx of Rosette. Calyxes like those of Beacon and Enchantress I consider weak- formed and very liable to split. There are many beautiful shades of coloi' so far produced and there are still many more that are plainly visi- ble in seedlings that are waiting to be fixed to the standard of a commercial type. Private gardeners might take this up and aim to produce a variety which from its delicate color or other peculiarity would appeal more to the personal taste of the employer than to the commercial growers, who are naturally anxious to procure only those colors which they know will be popular with the general flower-buying public. In conclusion, let me quote Herbert Kaufman, who says that, "Nature's richest treasures are for her most ardent wooer. She lavishes largest on the daring experimenter who sur- prises her secrets. Brains are the most efficient of all fertilizers. It takes sand plus imagination to suc- ceed to accomplish anything worth while." March 21, 1914 HORTICULTURE 417 ABOUT HYBRID TEA ROSES George H. Peterson, the rose and peony specialist of Fair Lawn, N. J., spoke before the Massachusetts Horti- cultural Society on the afternoon of January 17, on "The Hybrid Tea Rose of Today." He began by saying that this is the golden age tor the rose lover, a happy condition brought about chiefly by a certain class of roses, the hybrid tea. Popularity of the Rose. "From time immemorial," said Mr. Peterson, "the rose has been the fa- vored flower of mankind, and today its hold upon our hearts is stronger than ever. It was not so very long ago that the hybrid tea rose was practi- cally unknown, and in those days, in this country, we could enjoy roses out-or-doors practically only in June, witli the exception of the more or less tender teas, which needed much care. With the advent of the hybrid tea, outdoor rose-growing has greatly changed, and now one may have an abundance from June to October. For- tunately, the rose-bug or rose-chafer is not with us after June, and in au- tumn one can have hybrid tea roses of even finer quality than in June. "Strictly speaking, the hybrid tea made its advent nearly a half century ago, but of the efforts at that time practically only one variety is left us, viz.. La France, a rose which is still favored because of its almost un- equalled fragrance. At first, this va- riety w-as generally classed as a hy- brid perpetual, and some of the Hol- land growers class it as such even to this day, but there is no question as to the proper class in which it should be placed. Advent of the Hybrid Tea. "There seems to have been little done in that way until about twenty years later, when Bennett sent out some varieties, two of which, both blush varieties, Grace Darling and Viscountess Folkestone, are still quite largely grown. In 1891 Lambert & Reiter sent out Kaiserin Augusta Vic- toria, which to this day in its color has not been surpassed. About fif- teen to twenty years ago two Euro- pean growers took up the develop- ment of the hybrid tea in earnest; I refer to Alexander Dickson & Sons in Ireland and J. Pernet-Ducher in France, and up to this time these two firms have probably sent out more new, fine varieties of hybrid teas than all other raisers combined. During the past five or six years, however, McGredy & Son of Ireland have been sending out some uncommonly fine sorts. The hybrid tea rose is particu- larly strong in the various shades of pink, and of recent years various shades of yellow and red have be- come abundant, but in white we are less fortunate. "In any given list there must be some varieties omitted, which succeed in some soils and climates, and in the following abbreviated list I shall en- deavor to give only such as are most generally successful under the most varying conditions and covering a wide extent of country. Pink — Belle Siebreclit, Dean Hole, Jonk- Iicer, J. L. Mock, Killarney, Lady Alice Stanley. Lady Aslitown, La France, Lyon- Rose, Madame Caroline Testout, Madame Jules Grolez, Madame Segond Weber, Mar- quise de Ganay, My Maryland, Radiance. Red — Cliateau de Clos Vougeot, EJtoile de France, General McArthur, Gruss an Teplitz, Laurent Carle, Richmond. Yellow — Dnchess of Wellington, Madame Ravary, Marquise de Sinety, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Mrs. A. R. Waddell, Snnburst. While and Blush — Bessie Brown, Flor- ence Peniberton, Kaiserin Augusta Vic- toria, Pharisaer. Souvenir du President Carnot, White Killarney. "In addition to the above, several of the newer varieties will no doubt be found equally desirable as soon as they are thoroughly tested out. The Forcing Industry. "We have so far been considering the hybrid tea from an .outdoor-grow- ing standpoint, but there is another phase of rosegrowing which, while it appeals to few directly, interests us all more or less, since in this country the commercial growing of roses un- der glass has become an important industry. While we are considering the Hybrid Tea rose it is at least In- teresting to know that practically all roses grown commercially under frlass today are Hybrid Teas. The Hybridizers. "While on tliis side of the Atlantic less attention has been paid to the raising of new varieties, yet a few very good ones have originated here, and as a rule the hybridizer in Ameri- ca strives for a forcing rose. In this way we have Richmond, originated by Hill of Indiana, who has also given us General McArthur, probably the best all-around red, for outdoor purposes, grown today. Cook of Baltimore must be given credit for sending out both Radiance and My Maryland, both splendid forcing varieties and outdoor roses as well. In fact, I con- sider Radiance, weighing all its points, one of the very best hybrid teas for the amateur to plant. Cultural Facts. "Now the question arises, what shall we do to enjoy the hybrid tea rose continuously during the summer and fall? In the first place, a site for the planting should be selected well away from trees or shrubbery and at least a few feet away from buildings. The bed, for best results, should be well in the open where it will get sun for at least half the day. and yet be somewhat sheltered from the wind of fiercest storms. The bed or beds should have at least fifteen to eigh- teen inches of good rich soil, well ma- nured, including an application of bone, all of which should be thorough- ly mixed through the soil, and not left in layers. Any good garden soil can be made to grow very fine hybrid tea roses, but remember that the rose de- lights in a rich, moist soil, so if there is some clay in it, so much the better. The careful grower may plant his roses in the fall, but the average planter in New England will find early spring, before deciduous growth begins, the best time; and the earlier this planting is done, the better will be the first crop of blooms which should follow in about two months from time of planting. In order to re- ceive one's plants on time and to get the best, the order should be placed with your grower weeks or even months in advance. In handling the plants after arrival care should be taken to expose the roots to the air as little as possible, i, e.. in case of dry. clear weather. Do not crowd and double up the roofs into a small hole, but spread them out naturally, and when the roots are covered, tread the ground firmly about each plant with the foot. After setting, the plant should be pruned severely, leaving the canes only from three to six inches long, according to strength, the weak- er shoots being pruned closest. If planting is done early, while the ground is stil moist, little or no water- ing will be required until the plants begin to leaf out. From that time on, however, frequent waterings should PARTIAL VIEW OF A. N. PIERSON ESTABLISHMENT. CROMWELL, CONN. ShowinK Two liose Houses on South Side. These Houses are S2xO(IO feet. 418 HORTICULTURE March 21. 1914 be given during dry spells of weather, since the rose, as mentioned before, delights in moisture. "Each new strong shoot will pro- duce usually three or four buds, all o£ which, except the terminal one, should be pinched oft as soon as they can be taken hold of; and if this is done, one can have glorious roses beginning the first June after planting." Speaking of insects and diseases, Mr. Peterson recommended tobacco water or dust for aphis, white helle- bore powder for worms on foliage, hand-picking into a pan of kerosene for rose chafer, sulphide of potassium and Bordeaux mixture for mildew and blackspot and, as a general proposi- tion, eternal vigilance as the price of good roses. OBITUARY. Goodwin Braslan. Goodwin Braslan, son of the late Charles P. Braslan of California, died at his mother's home in this city on March 4, aged 20 years. John Brenner. John Brenner, formerly engaged in the retail florist business with a store on Fourteenth street, New York, died suddenly at his home in Whitestone. on March 11. Mrs. Wallace G. Payne. Mrs. Payne, wife of Wallace G. Payne, a well-known florist of Potts- vllle. Pa., passed away at midnight, Saturday, the 14th, after an illness of nearly six weeks, and was buried Wednesday, March 18th, 1914. Edward Meehan. Edward Meehan of Philadelphia died on Wednesday night, March 18, following an operation for appendici- tis. Mr. Meehan came to Philadelphia from England sixty years ago. He is survived by his widow and three sons. His age was seventy-nine years. Ernst Mack. The funeral of Ernst Mack of Price Hill, Cincinnati, O., was held Monday afternoon, March 16. Mr. Mack was a prominent member of the local flor- ist fraternity for nearly a quarter of a century and his death is a distinct loss to the trade. Mrs. George T. Elliott. Mrs. Margaret A. Elliott, widow of Geo. T. Elliott, and mother of W. H. Elliott, the well-known rose grower of Brighton, Mass., passed away at New London, Conn., on Sunday, March 15, aged 87 years. Mrs. Elli6tt was born at Kendell, England, May, 1827. She lived for some time in Wisconsin, where W. H. Elliott was born, and later returned east and settled in New London. At one time she was a mem- ber of the S. A. P. and attended sev- eral conventions of that society. PROGRESS OF FLORICULTURE AT URBANA. (Report made to Illinois State Florists' Association, at DanTille. by H. B. Dorner, Professor of Floriculture.) The work in floriculture has made considerable progress during the past year. The work has been hindered somewhat by the necessity of moving the houses from the west side of the campus to the new location on the east side. This move was made neces- sary by a change in the campus plans so as to provide a location for the new armory and a drill field. The move was made during the past summer and the work is now finished except for grading about the build- ings. The range as now completed consists of eight houses covering an area of 28,000 square feet. The four houses moved from the old site are of semi-iron construction, while the four new houses, which have been added, are of iron frame construction. In addition to the glass range, a new service building was also constructed. The latter is a two-story building with basement and provides potting rooms, laboratories, storage rooms and offices for the floricultural work. The first experiments on roses and carnations were completed last year and two circulars are now in process of preparation. It is hoped that these will soon go to press and be ready for distribution at an early date. The delay in publication has been due to the necessity of making a very care- ful study of the great amount of data collected. Other experiments, ap- proved by your Advisory Committee, are now being carried on and the re- sults will be published in other cir- culars. There are now eleven students reg- istered in the four year course in flori- culture, who are working for the pro- fessional degree of Bachelor of Science in Floriculture. In addition to these there are a number from other de- partments taking courses offered by this division. There are now regis- tered 73 students in plant propagation, 8 in greenhouse management, 4 in floral decoration and 31 in amateur floriculture. During the past semester 18 took greenhouse construction, 15 garden flowers, 3 commercial crops and 44 amateur floriculture. Last year two students graduated from the di- vision and are now located on com- mercial places. M. R. Bebb is now in charge of 30,000 square feet of glass in Muskogee, Okla. W. K. Palmer is with the F. Dorner & Sons Co. of La- fayette, Ind. One student will receive his degree this coming June. Mr. A. H. Nehrling, who was formerly asso- ciated in the work, left at the end of the past semester to take charge of the floricultural work at Massachu- setts Agricultural College at Amherst. It gives me great pleasure to report that work is progressing nicely, and that Illinois has not only the largest enrollment of students specializing in floriculture, but also the largest and best equipped range of glass for ex- perimental and instructional work. THE COLLEGE POINT MECCA. One of the gayest floral pictures we have seen for a long time was the ar- ray of Easter plants already in bloom in one of the houses of A. Schultheis at College Point, N. Y., a few days ago. The entire centre bench was occupied by roses — the large flowered hybrids, the Ramblers and tiny polyanthas — a ver- itable riot of color, and the intermin- gled perfume of roses, lilacs and other fragrant blooms was simply delicious. Azaleas, genistas.pyruses, daisies and ericas added to the gaiety of the scene. Mr. Schultheis is going strongly into the new hydrangeas. Some of the most beautiful now blooming in soft or deep tints of blue, violet, purple and pink are Gen. de Vibraye, Radiant, Germania, Bouquet Rose, Prau A. Rosenkranzer, Souv. de Chantard, Mme. Petrick, Saarbrucken Frelfrau von Stumm, Eclaireur, Avalanche. An- dre Leroy's Blue, Reine Gaillard, Louis Mouillere, Vieomtesse Vibraye. Ja- conde, M. Riverain, M. Chantard Florisse and M. Hamard. Among the roses that are on parade here, and will probably take part in the coming Flower Show are a lot of new Wichuraiana and polyantha hy- brids as well as the older favorites. Tansendschoen, Hiawatha, Dorothy Perkins, Crimson Rambler, Flower of Fairfield, Newport Fairy, Mrs. Flight, Baby Dorothy, Mrs. Cutbush, Excelsa are some of the standard sorts that will have to watch their laurels in competition with the new comers. There is no end of azaleas, some of the most pleasing of the newer ones being Brillianta Belgica, fine deep crimson double; M. Millaud, scarlet red; Lady Roosevelt enchantress pink, semi-double; Ernest Eeckhaute, bril- liant deep crimson, small double flow- ers, flmbriated petals, crowded in compact masses; Etoile de Noel, semi- double crimson; Illustris, double white, occasionally blotched with salmon pink. The only erica being grown here in quantity for Easter is E. cotinoides Veitchii. but it is very pretty. Queen Alexandra and Peach Blossom take the lead in spiraeas and Pink Pearl Is at the very top of the rhododrendron list with no close rival. There are lilies, tulips and hyacinths galore. Schultheis has prepared for a great Easter. BUSINESS TROUBLES. Charles Limmer, Schenectady, N. Y., has been petitioned into bankruptcy. The Service Bureau OF THE National Association Of Gardeners Is maintained for the purpose of providing opportunities for ef&clent and ambitious men engaged In the profession of gardening. This department of the Assoclatlnn is at the disposal of those who may require the services of capable superintendents, gardeners or aa- slstant gardeners. Atluiess M. C. EBEL, Secretary ... Madison, N. J. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GARDENERS March 21, 1914 HORTICULTURE 419 IMTIOIM New England Trade We are prepared to supply the best quality of Easter Plants for Select Store Trade. Now is the time to order before the stock is depleted. FINE l-ll-IES In Crates of 25 Plants, Ready for Shipment. Price $12.00 per 100 Roses in all the Standard Varieties; All the Best Carnations in Exceptional Quality; Yellow Daisies, Primroses, Lily of the Valley and Spring Bulb Flowers; Violets, Sweet Peas, Cattleyas, Gardenias, etc., etc. PRICE LISTS READY. PLACE ORDERS EARLY WELCH BROS. CO. 226 DEVONSHIRE ST. BOSTON, MASS. GREETINGS TO THE TRADE We extend to you all a hearty Welcome to visit our display and sales store which is absolutely the finest store ever de- voted to the plant trade in this country. You are going to visit the Big National Show. Kill two birds with one stone and come and see the biggest assort- ment of stock ever shown at any one place outside of an Exhibition ; 8000 square feet of space filled with the product of the best growers within shipping distance of New York. Come, and be Convinced WOODROW & MARKETOS 37 and 39 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK 420 H 0 R T I C U L T U K E March 21, 1914 t " \ I ^HIS is just to tell you that we congratulate New York on its Flower Show, and extend an in- vitation to the Eastern trade to call when in Chicago. We may not have anything to sell you but you will be welcome always. IMK OEIOMSI-IIM Exclusive Plant House «|.9II \A/. Quii-icy St., C^lticaso, III- VISITORS' REGISTER. New York: H. Wilden, representing Warnaar & Co., Sassenheim, Holland; G. Krosschell, Sassenheim, Holland; St. Louis, Mo.— Fred. Lautenschlager, representing Kroeschell Bros., Chica- go; Samuel Seligman, New York. Chicago— Mr. Naumann of Naumann & Son, Cleveland, O.; Sam'l Murray, Kansas City, Mo.; B. Katzwinkle, Rest- land Floral Co., Mendota, 111.; M. Boks, Ghent, Belgium; Wm. P. Craig, Philadelphia, Pa.; I. M. Hoffmann, La Porte, Ind.; Mr. and Mrs. Brandt, Indianapolis, Ind. Cincinnati, O.— Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Beckman, Middletown. O.; Wm. Rod- gers of Miami Floral Co., Dayton, O.; Fred Lemon, Richmond, Ind.; Martin Reukauf, representing H. Bayersdor- fer & Co., Philadelphia; Milton Alex- ander. New York City; Carl Heiser, Hamilton. Ohio; C. F. Brehmer, Chilli- cothe, Ohio, and Mr. Rushbrook of The Tajuni Co., New York. Philadelphia: P. McKenna, Montreal; John J. Perry, Baltimore, Md.; L. W. C. Tuthill, New York City; D. Car- michael, representing J. M. McCul- lough's Sons, Cincinnati; Mr. Gera- ghty, Dunlops, Toronto. Canada; Mr. and Mrs. T. B. McClintock. Scranton. Pa.; G. P. Weaklin. Pittsburg, Pa.; Charles Stewart, South Amboy. N. J.; Victor Warendorff, New York City. Boston— Theodore Wirth, Minneapo- lis, Minn.; J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb.; John A. Evans, Richmond, Ind.; W. F. Gude, Washington, D. C; John Young, New York City; C. H. Totty, Madison, N. J.; J. A. Peterson, Cin- cinnati, O.; Fred. C. Green, Provi- dence, R. I.; W. F. Kasting, Buffalo, N. Y.; George Asmus, Chicago; August Poehlmann, Chicago. A. E Thatcher, Edward Kirk and Wm. Burton, all of Bar Harbor, Me.; C. B. Knickman, representing McHutchison & Co., New York; F. R. Cooper, Welling, New Zealand. We have been putting our best efforts into the production of GLADIOLI during the past twenty-five years with the result that we now have at Flowerfield a stock that is Unequalled in the World. Our Standard for our own seed- lings is very high. We carry the other fellows' varie- ties whenthey are ' ' Top Notchers . ' ' VISIT OUR FIELDS NEXT SUMMER AND BE CONVINCED John Lewis Childs Wholesale Dept. Flowerfield, L. I., N. Y. Cedar Acres Gladioli "Bulbs That Bloom" GLADIOLI of merit for the private growler especially. BOOKLET full of practical information free. B. HAMMOND TRACY BOX K Gladioli Specialist -WENHAM. MASS. March 21, 1914 HOKTICULTUKE 421 B^ PREPARE FOR EASTER The blizzirds and the extreme cold weather will make Easter plants very scarce, therefore, don't delay but send your orders in now. LOOK W^AT WE CA'M OFFER YOU -CHEAP AND GOOD NEPHROtEPIS OK FERNS. Scotti. 5, 5%, 0 and 7-in. pots, 35c', 40e, 00c. 7.")C to $1.CM). Uarrisii. 7-in., 7Sc to $1.00. (iiatrasii. O^.i-in.. 33c to 40c. Sinithii. e-in. pans, 3.jc, 40c, 50c. riCUS Elastica (Rubber Plant). 4-in., 5-in., 5>^-in., 0-in., 7-m., 2Dc, 3oc, 40c, 00c, 75e. AREC.\ Intescens robusta. 4-in., made up of 3 plants, 2ac; 5-in., 35c. KENTIA Forsteriana and Belmoreana. 514-in. pots, made up of 3 plants, 40c, 50c; single, 5^-in.: ForBteriaiia or Bel- moreana, 40c, 50c, COc, 75c : Forsteriana, 12-in. tubs, G5 to 75 in. Ligli, |4.00 to $5.00. COCOS Weddelliana. 30c; 3-in., 15c. 4-in., 23c: made up. EASTER LILIES OUR SPECIALTY We have the genuiDe E.\sti;h I.ILY. Lilium multifloruni. We have the genuine stock, true to name, raised from selected bulbs, furnished by our grower in Japan; 9 to 12-in. bulbs: now in fine condition for Easter sale; 5'/^ to 6-in. pots, having from 5 to 10 buds to a plant; 10c per bud; plants having less than 5 buds. l"2c per bud. Order Now. Biids now showing ; plants of medium height, just right for Easter trade. All goods must travel at purchaser*! boxes have to be packed in a remarkably out of pots. GODFREY ASCHMANN, CYRTOMICM Faleatum (the new brushed Holly Fern). 5i,i-in., 23c to 35c. PRIMULA Obconlca. In bloom, 4-in., 1.5c; 51/,-in., $:3.00 per doz. PRIMULA Chin- ensis, 5V^-in., |3.00 per doz. CINER.\RI.V IIVMKIU.V. Our best well- known strain, same showing color now, right for Easter; 5-in., S'^-in., 6-fn., 25c,- 30e, 40e, 50c. 75c to $1.00. ENGLISH IVV. 3-in., 7c ; 4-in., 10c. FERNS tor dishes, Wilsoni only, 2^4-ln., 4c; 3-in., 6c. PTEIUS Wilsoni. In 6-in. pans, 23c. HYACINTHS are scarce this Easter, but we put in last fall an immense stocic of our own importation, which will make large spikes and cannot be compared with the cheap stuff that is now float- ing on the market. Gertrude, best pink; La Grandesse. l>est white; King of the Blue.s, best dark blue; Grand Maitre, best lavender blue. 4-in. pots, staked up, $12.00 for 100 pots. In bloom for Easter week. TOURNESOL TULIPS, best double red and yellow variegated; Murillo, double rose; Imperator Rtibriini. bright red double; Couronne d'Or. double yellow, new, three bulbs planted in a 4-in. pot. $15,110 per 100 pots, $8.00 a doz., in bloom one week before Easter. DAFFODILS. Von Sion. Best double yel- low NARCISSUS in existence, three double-nosed bulbs, planted iu 5V^ to 6-iu. pot, .$3.00 per doz. pots, out of cold frame, will bloom one to two weeks before Easter. While we pay the highest price for our Bnlbs of Hyacinths, Tulips, etc., from Holland growers, you must bear in mind that we can sell them no cheaper than we do, and we assure you that there is no profit In it for us for the tine stock we sell you. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, 4-in., 10c; 21,^- in., 4c. ASP.-VRAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS, 3-in., 7c; 2%-in., 4c; SVo-in,, 25c. to 33c. Our specialty, the world wide known pure white MOONVINE, Iponioea Noctlflora, is now ready, 2V4-in. pots. $3.00 per 100. ARAUCARL* Excelsa. Gin. pots, 4, 5, G, 7 tiers, 75c, $1.00, $1.25, $1.50. RHODODENDRONS. 10-in. pans, full of buds, $1.23 to $1.30. SPIR.4EA GLADSTONE in 6 and 7-in. pots, in bud, 30c, 40e, 50c and 75c, right for Easter. HYDRANGE.* OTAKSA, full of foliage, all have buds, just right for Easter sales, 51A, G and 7-iu. pots, 25c, 30c. 40c, 50c, 75c," $1.00, $1.25 to $1.50. FRENCH risk onb'. No references inve^igated wb short time and only cash will be accepted. HYDRANGEAS, Mme. Mouillere, best white, and Gen. de Vibraye, bright rose, 30c, 40c and 50e. BEGONIA GRACILIS LUMINOSA, deep red, in lUoom and bud, 3',A-iu. pots, $3.00 per doz. BEGONI.4 ARGENTEA COMPACTA, 4-in. pots, 15c. NEPHROLEPIS CORDATA COMPACTA, 4-in., 25c. WE ARE 0^^ Headquarters for Azaleas FOR EASTER BLOOMING E.ASTER GREETING! All the go. The plants of the century. A rival of all Easter plants. For azaleas, go direct to the Azalea belt of Godfrey Aschmann. Order now. 5 houses full, 10.000 of the choicest plants on hand, ready for im- mediate shipment. We are the only im- porters of AZALEAS, of which we have made a specialty for the last 25 years. We have the well-known, best double pink Mme. Van der Cruyssen, 5'/^-in., 6-in., 7-in.. 8-in. pots, GOc, 75c, $1.00, $1.25, $1.50 to $2.00. Vervaeneana. Best double rose varie- gated, large flowering, 5V2-in., 6-in., 7-in. pots, 75c, $1.00, .$i.25, $1.50 to $2.00: Nlol>e and Deutsche Perle, best double white; Princess of India, double varie- gated ; De Sehfyveriana, double varie- gated; Apollo, best red; and other well- known varieties, 75c, $1.00. $1.25, $1.50 to $2.00. We have about 100 assorted at 50c, COc, 75c, $1.00, $1.25 to $1.50. ile the big rush is going on. Thousands of Please state If you want stock shipped in or 1012 West Ontario Street, Philadelphia, Pa. WHOLESALE OROWER, IMPORTER AND SHIPPER OF POT PLANTS BUDDLEIA ASIATICA *'White Flowered Winter Lilac" Blooms from December to March Graceful pure white spikes, deliciously fragrant with long stems and clean foliage. Valuable for- Cut Flower Purposes Delivery commencing May Ist Write for prices S. J. REUTER & SCN, Inc., = Westerly, R. I. In Writing Advertisers Kindly IVIention HORTICULTURE 422 HORTICULTURE March 21, 1914 Easter Flowering Plants for 1914 The Finest Stock I Have Ever Offered. You Cannot Duplicate Them Anywhere R05E5 BRISTLING WITH BUD5 Flower of Fairfield, Crimson Rambler, Dorothy Perkins, Excelsa, Tausendschoen,Baby Ramljlers, and Multi- flora Novelties, all sizes, bush, standard and trained, from $1.50 to' $10.00 each. Prices in detail on applica- tion. Magna Charta, Brunner, Druschki, etc., $9.00 to $24.00 a dozen. HYDRANGEAS-all the Latest French Novelties General de Vibraye. Radiant — dark pink, Souv. de Cbantard. Mme. Riveraine. Vicunitess de Vibraye, Mont Rose — pink, Bouciuet Rose, Hamard, Mme. MouiUere, Avalamlie — white, Andre Leroy's Blue. .51,2 in., 6 in., OV^ in., 7 in. pots, Jl.OO to $3.00 each. Specimens in 10-in pots, $6.00 each. Otakea — 61.0, 7 and 8-inch pots, $1.50, $2.00, $3.50 and $3.00 each. Bouquet Rose — 6 and Gyj-inch pots. $1.50. $3.00, $2.50 and $3.00 each. Radiant, Vibraye. Souv. de Chantard — 1 and 4y>-inch pots, $4.00, $6.00 and $6.00 per doz. AZALEAS All sizes and varieties, such as Van der Cruyssen, Empress of India, Sacuntala. Niobe. Schreyveriana, Mme. Jos. Vervaene, Ernst Thiers, Mme. Morreux. Haerensiana, Varonne, Rapheal and Hexe, $8.00, $a.OO, $13.00, $18.00, $24.00 per doz. Larger sizes from $3.00 to $10.00 each. Specimen plants in pyramids and fans, from $4.00 to $10.00 each. BOUGAINVILLEAS, TILIPS, HYACINTHS, DAFFODILS, DAISIES. LILIES, ALL HIGH-CLASS STOCK. For filling — Firefly and Chas. Encke, and $12.00 a doz. $4.00, $6.00, $6.00, $9.00 Rhododendrons — 7. 8, 0, 10 and 11-inch pots and pans, $1.60, $2.00, $3.(!0 to $8.00 each. Spirea — Gladston, Queen Alexandra, Peach and 8-inch iiots, 50c., ;5c. and $1.00 each. GENISTAS, GARDENIAS, Blossom, 6V4, 7 ERICAS, ETC. 316 19th STREET, COLLEGE POINT, QUEENSBOROUGH, N. Y. .t^. iif'a»f,^'wv'.. . . 7^5.rsc;ig9^^asai!5a^^^iSiaa^gS!^Sii^E!>'j^^^^^ A REVIEW OF THE CRAIG EASTER SHOW. Perhaps the most striking feature of the Craig Easter offerings for 1914 are the hydrangeas. There are many houses devoted lo these exclusively and they are exceedingly promising and well grown. The standbys, like Thomas Hogg and Otaksa, are well to the fore, of course, but what makes the Craig display so unique Is the magnificent showing of the new French varieties. These have proved valuable additions, giving greater va- riety in color, form and character to this favorite old Easter plant. Next come the roses: the Ramblers in all their fine array of variety, form and color, also in all sizes from little ones to big specimens, and a lot of the trained creations in fajicy forms, globes, pyramids, circles, etc. All these are well done and promising, and a couple of weeks from this writ- ing (March 17th) will be In perfection. There are also a nice lot of hybrids, such as Magna Charta, which are al- ways in demand at this time. We have never seen the rhododen- drons look better; they are exception- ally well budded and the plants are very shapely and well furnished with foliage. One of the fine things about a rhododendron as an Easter plant is that it can be used .in the garden after having done duty as an Easter offering. This point should never be forgotten by retailers when talking to their customers about their selections. The favorite azalea is no use in that connection. Several houses are devoted to our old friend Genista fragrans, and most- ly in the smaller sizes, not because they cannot be grown to big specimens but on account of the large demand for the smaller plant for basket work for which they are very suitable. Spireas look fine; nearly all of them the magnificent variety, Gladstone. There is a house of marguerites, the old-fashioned well-known white daisy. Chrysanthemum frutescens. This is in small to medium sizes and, like the genista, is in large demand for bas- kets, etc. Beautiful stock — a pleasure to look at. We saw nothing of the Easter lilies, which seems strange in an Easter plant display; but it was explained that these were all at the Norwood establishment. We have young Rob- ert's word tor It that they are the fin- est ever. Foliage plants and ferns In great variety, comment on which, how- ever (no matter how good they be and interesting), is not germane to this little story. G. C. W. NEWS NOTES. Beverly Farms, Mass. — John L. Chapman, gardener on the Spaulding estate has leased the greenhouses and will run them for commercial use. Newburgh, N. Y. — Among the suffer- ers in the recent heavy snowfall was Wesley Wait, whose greenhouses were badly wrecked by falling telegraph poles. Bordentown, N. J. — The recent heavy snowfall caused a portion of the green- house owned by William Jobes, which is leased by Frank K. Bennett, to col- lapse, entailing a loss of several hun- dred dollars' worth of flowers. Easter Plants Standard Quality AZALEAS— .50, .75, $1.00 up to $4.50. ACACIA ARMATA— $2.00, $2.50, $3.00. RAMBLER ROSES — Tausendschoen, $2.00 and $2.50 each. Dorothy Per- kins and Hiawatha, $1.50 to $2.00 each. LIL.ACS — Marie Legraye, $1.50 each. SPIR.iEAS — Gladstone and Queen Alex- andra, .50 and .75 each. TULIPS — Murillo, Couronne d'Or, Car- dinal, Rose Grisdeliu, Rose Luisante, 12 bulbs to pan, .50 per pan. LILIES — Giganteums, .12 per bud and bloom. WM. A. RIGGS, Auburndale, Mass. March 21, 1914 HORTICULTURE 423 Craig Quality Easter Plants WERE never in better shape than now. The Roses, Hydrangeas, Lilies, Genistas, Valley, Daisies, Spiraeas, Rhododendrons and Azaleas, have all been timed to the minute. They are being grown cool and will require no extra heat to bring them into flower in good time. This means that Craig quality plants will be durable with you and with your customers. We would like you to come and see them, but if that is impossible, we would like you to reserve a good sized space in your place for them. Our catalogue is now ready ; please send for it. We quote a few prices below. LILIES Our stock of this grand E;ister plant is exceptionally fine this year and having 25.000 plants, we can positively please the most critical buyer. Plants with from 4 to 10 flowers, 12('. per bloom. Made up pans, from 15 to 25 flowers, 12c. per bloom. Plants with less than 4 flowers, 15c. per bloom. Cut lilies, medium, $12 per 100 blooms. AU plants have been grown moderately cool. RHODODENDRONS Our sioik is huse. Uie plants being well budded and shapely, including all tbe best varieties in all colors. Prices. n.50. ^2.00. $2.50. .$3.00, .f.'?..'50 and .fi.OO each. Very large plants, $.5.00. .?G.OO and $7.50 each. HYDRANGEAS We have the largest and finest stock of Hydrangeas ever offered to the trade at Easter, having 7,500 perfect plants. Our stock includes over 6,J imljrse:irie:s M. P. HA£ND1.£B, Prop. . SOUTH NATiCK, MASS. 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., Ete Our Illustrated and Descriptive Catalogue (or the askine THE BAY STATE NURSERIES. North Abin^on, Maui HOLLAND NURSERIES BB8T HABDT RHODODENDBONB, AZAX.EA8. CONTFEBa, CLEMATIS, | H. P. BOSKS, SHRUBS, AND HKB- I BACKOU8 PLANTS. P. OUWERKERK, 21( laai a.. WulimkH Kilftts P. e. Nt. 1, Hoboken. N. I. Nursery Stock Fruit and Ornamental Trees, SbralM, Small Fruits. Clematis, ST«rcT«eaa and Roses. Write for Trade Ust. W. & T. SMITH COMPANY, Geneva, N. Y. BREOK-ROBINSON NURSERIES LEXINGTON, MASS. BOSTON, MASS. A larse and complete asaortment of Evergreen and Deciduous Tree*, Shrubs, Roses, Vines, Herbaceous Perennials and Bedding Plants National Nurseryman OfBclal organ of the American As- soclatloD of Nurserymen. Clrcala- tlon among the trade only. Pob- Ushed Monthly. Sobscrlptlon price fl.OO per year. Foreign •obscrtp- tlone 91.50 per year. lo advance. Sample copy free upon application from those In the trade enclosing tbelr business card. National Nurseryman Pub. Co.,]!!!- 218 Liringston Buildins ROCHESTER, NEW YORK Little Ads Bring Big Returns Little ads. In our Classified Colomns 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 fall to read them each Issue, for yo» will find one or more that will prove profit- able to yon. They Cost Only One Cent a Word Undispiayed March 21, 1914 HOETICULTURE 426 NEW AND RARE PLANTS FROM CHINA For the Florist for Winter Buddleia asiatica Jasminum primulinum The two best Florist Plants of recent introduction. For Summer bedding and cutting. Buddleia Veitchiana, Bud- dleia variabilis magnifica, Buddleia vari- abilis superba, and many other new and rare shrubs and vines. See our Cataiogue R.&J.FARQUHAR&CO Boston, Mass. 426 HORTICULTUEE March 21, 1914 HOW TO JUDGE NOVELTIfl Another Inti In last week's issue of "Horticulture" we placed on record some evidence our friends that we have not neglected the wider field of the Vegetable Peas alone deserve a special notice, and we place on record here some The cult of the edible Pea is a remarkable phase in the development o noisseur in this dish more fastidious, and in no country is this gratified t ual introduction of new varieties with enhanced qualities has stimulated our efforts in producing new varieties of finer qualities and covering a wii be affectation on our part to deny that it is a pleasure to find our name h tries and colonies, but also in those foreign countries where the taste for c Telephone, Carter's Stratagem, etc., which we mention as illustrations. The following list of our own introductions is, we venture to say, a stands at the present time without a rival as the quickest maturing and e; Giant, supplying the table with dainty Peas until late in the autumn, manner of soils, seasons and garden situations for the Market and for E among Peas, stimulating the efforts of would-be, but albeit unsuccessful, r: gratitude, of those hundreds of Exhibitors who annually gain coveted di Seedimen to H. M. The King Carters New . . . , Spring Catalogue "Garden & Lawn" is Now Ready FIRST EARLY ROUND SEEDED EXPRESS GIANT BLCE (Carter), 4 ft. Parents Express and Early Morn; pods twice the size of tlie original Express. Good for very early work. Price 3/6 per quart ; 2/- per pint. EIGHT WEEKS (Carter), 1% ft. The earliest Dwarf variety. Tlie best for forcing. Price 3/6 per quart; 2/- per pint. FIRST CROP (Carter), 3 ft. A hardy First Early. Price 1/6 per quart. LIGHTNING (Carter), 3 ft. Earliest Bound White seeded Pea; very prolific. Price 3/- per quart; 1/9 per pint. LIGHTNING NEW GI.4NT (Carter), 4 ft. Parents Lightning and Early Morn; pods twice the size of Lightning and equally early. Price 3/6 per quart; 2/- per pint. WILLIAM THE FIRST SELECTED (Carter), 3 ft. Hardy; almost as early as First Crop, with larger pods. Price 2/- per quart. FIRST EARLY WRINKLED ADVANCEMENT (Carter), 1 ft. Parents Daisy and American Wonder; fine large pods; early as American Wonder. Price 2/6 per quart; 1/6 per pint. D.4FrODIL (Carter), 1% ft. Very prolific: long deep green pods; much superior to British Wonder class. Price 3/6 per quart; 2/- per pint. DAYLIGHT (Carter), 3 ft. A large-podded Marrow; early as Lightning; pale pods. Price 3/6 per quart; 2/- per pint. EARLY D.4IST (Carter), 1% ft. An earlier type of the well-known Daisy; very prolific. Price 3/6 per quart; 2/- per pint. EARLY' DUKE (Carter), 3 ft. Award of Merit R. H. S. Parents Blue Express and Duke of Albany; very productive; deep green pods. Price 3/6 per pint; 2/- per half-pint. EARLY MORN (Carter), 3 ft. The best First Early; deep green Exhibition pods; grand Pea tor garden or market. Price 3/6 per quart; 2/- per pint. KING OF THE EARLIES (Carter). 1 ft. An early type of Daisy; prolific; suitable for borders. . Price 3/- per quart; 1/9 per pint. MAYFLOWER (Carter), IM: ft. Parei First Early; large pods; remar] SNOWDROP (Carter), 4 ft. Award of SPRINGTIDE (Carter), 3 ft. pointed pods. A grea SECOND Ei DAISY (Carter), 1% ft. A grand crop Pea grown. DAWN (Carter), 4% ft. Certificated R DELICATESSE (Carter), 3 ft. Very f dance of the sweetest Peas. INTERN.*TIONAL (Carter), 5 ft. Av Duke of Albany. A large curve MARKET GARDENER (Carter), 5 ft. green pods ; curved ; excellent f TORPEDO (Carter), 4 ft. An early I variety. MAINCROP BITTERCUP (Carter), 2 ft. A hardy strong grower. PRIDE OF THE MARKET (Carter), of stratagem. w -'% RCGISTERCD TRADE MARK CARTER'S TESTED SEEDS, Ii Telegraphic and Cable Address — "Carterseeds, Boston" BRANCH OF JAMES CARTER & C March 21, 1914 HORTICULTURE 427 -LOOK TO THEIR SOURCE ^sting Record ir activities in the introduction of Floral Novelties. We would now remind .t and the Farm. results of our work of originating new varieties and races, iculture during the last half-century. Nowhere else is the taste of the con- ;ater nicety than in America. It is an interesting point whether the contin- olution of a finer taste or conversely. Evidence has never been lacking that ge of seasons have been very much appreciated by the public, and it would )me a household word, not only at home and in all English-speaking coun- T Peas has been cultivated under the influence of Carter's Daisy, Carter's itand in every seed-merchants' catalogues throughout the world. ;te catalogue in itself, ranging as it does from our Eight Weeks, which variety, to our Michaelmas and our novelty of this year. Carter's Latest :en these extremes is found a perfect succession of Peas suitable for all on. Among the latter stands Carter's Quite Content, a veritable monarch m the one hand, while on the other hand it wins the admiration, not to say ons under its banner. Seedsmen to H. M. The King Do not fail to write for a copy, if you have not already re- ceived one .... lS and William Hurst; a splendid hardy liflf. Price 3/6 per quart ; 2/- per pint. H. S. Parents Early Morn and Express. Price 3/6 per quart; 2/- per pint. ement upon E.^onian ; very early; long Price 2/6 per quart; 1/6 per pint WRINKLED B and long pods; the best Second Early Price 3/6 per quart ; 2/- per pint arents Lightning and Duke of York. Price 3/6 per quart ; 2/- per pint, mall podded; containing a great aljun- Price 3/- per quart; 1/9 per pint, lerit R. H. S. Parents Early Morn and 1 Marrowfat Pea. Price 3/6 per quart; 2/- per pint. Early Morn and Duke of Albany; deep t. Price 3/6 per quart; 2/- per pint. Ubany, coming in six days before that Price 3/- per quart; 1/9 per pint. ND SEEDED aisy very prolifle; not liable to mildew; Price 3/6 per quart; 2/- per pint, itrong-growing large-podded hardy type Price 2/- per quart; 1/3 per pint. MAINCROP WRINKLED SEEDED BATTLESHIP (Carter), 5% ft. Large, blunt, deep green pods; good for garden or ex- hibition. Price 3/6 per quart; 2/- per pint. COMMONVVE.4iTH (Carter), 2 ft. A grand selection from Stratagem; very prolific; bearing extra fine show pods. Price 3/6 per quart; 2/- per pint. DRE.iDNOUGIIT (Carter), 3 ft. One of the largest podded late Maincrop ; a splendid variety for show, table or market; a grand Pea. Price 3/6 per quart ; 2/- per pint. EXHIBITION (Carter), 4V.j ft. A fine exhibition Pea; pods large and handsome, of tel- ephone type; but deep green color. Price 3/6 per quart; 2/- per pint. G. F. WILSON (Carter), Ji-j ft. A good useful Maincrop: more vigorous than Yorkshire Hero. Price 2/6 per quart ;l/6 per pint H.\RVESTMAN (Carter), 5 ft. Award of Merit R. H, S. Parents Express and Duke of Albany. Cropping qualities ahead of the parents. Most valuable for market gardening. Price 3/6 per quart; 2/- per pint. QUITE CONTENT (Carter). 5 ft. The largest podded and finest exhibition Pea intro- duced; grand Pea for market or garden. Price 5/6 per quart; 3/- per pint. STB.\T.-\GEM (Carter), 2 ft. Large dark pods; fit for exhibition or market; hardy and prolific. Price 2/6 per quart; 1/6 per pint. TELEPHONE (Carter), 5 ft. Large attractive pods; prolific; particularly suitable for light soils. Price 2/- per quart; 1/3 per pint. LATE WRINKLED SEEDED .4NTICIFATION (Carter), 3 ft. An excellent late Pea for light soils; large pods; very prolific. Price 3/6 per quart; 2/- per pint. L.4TEST GIANT (Carter), 4 ft. Parents Oladstone and Exhibition; bearing handsome, well-filled, deep, colored pods; fit alike for exhibitions and the market. i'rice 3/6 per quart; 2/- per pint. MICHAELMAS (Carter), 21/2 ft. A marvellous late Pea: resists mildew and drought well; deep green pods; remarkably prolific. Price 3/6 per quart; 2/- per pint. ii_i_vJS-rF3A.-rE:^ ^A.-rjai.i^o. LEON ARJf^ ^,,^.. CH.C.OO ON.ON SET. ■^ 226-230 W. B.!^" Write for Pi SETS Write for Prices LAWN GRASS SEED WHOLESALE ONLY J. OLIVER JOHNSON,'"""^"'"" *'''"'" CHICAGO, ILL. CANES FRESH CUT ILLINOIS 6 to 8 Feet 37.00 per lOOO Wm. Elliott & Sons 42 Vesey St., NEW YORK Mention HORTICULTURE when writing I. W. Uradsoi. Hit. M. W. Willians, Stc') California Seed Growers Association, Inc. Growers For Wholesale Dealers 8A)r J08K OAUFOBNIA IVI"V <9IA.IM-r Winter Orcliid Sweet Pea are grown by over 3O0O growers this winter. If you have not seen them In flower, ask your nearest grower and see for yourself. Nothing will pay bet- ter In the next ten years than these popular flowers. New seed will be ready in August. To plant one house 20.\100 will not cost you over $15.00. Write for infonuation to the ORIG- INATOR, ANT.C.ZVOLANEK Sweet Pea Ranch LOMPOC, CALIF. SEEDS FOR FLORISTS PRI- SPECIAL STRAINS OUB ASTERS, CYCLAMEN AND MULAS ARE UNEQUAXLED. Trade List Ready. THOMAS J. GREY CO. 32 South Market St.. Boston, Mati. NEW CROP SEEDS FOR FLORISTS Ask for 1914 Catalogues Joseph Breck & Sons Corp. Seedsmen 47-54 No. Market St.. BOSTON, MASS. Removal Notice We beg to announce that on March 1st we moved to our new ofDces on the 8th floor of the Woolworth Building. Broadway and Barclay St.. New York. Yokohmaa Nursery Co. GARDES^ SEED BEET, CARKOT, PARSNIP, RADISH and GARDEN PEA SEED In variety ; also other items of the short crop of this past aeason. aa well as a full line of Oarden Seeds, will be quoted you apon application t* S. D. WOODRUFF & SONS 82 Dey St., NEW YORK and ORANGE. CONN. Cotd Storage Valley Of finest quality for Early and Late forc- ing in cases of 1000, 500 and 250 pips at $16 per 1000. All expenses paid. Corp. of CHAS. F. MEYER 99 Warren Street, NEW YORK New Crop Seeds FOR FLORISTS AND MARKET GARDENERS. SALVIA — Splendens, Bonflre. ASTERS — All varieties. VERBENA — SWEET PE.4S. Send list of wants. Stamford Seed & Nursery Co., 43 Atlantic St STAMFORD, CONN. When writing to advertiaers kindly mention HORTICULTURE. Flower Seeds for Florists ALL NEW CROP per oz. AGERATUM. Dwarf. Blue and white, 30c. ALYSSUM. Little Gem. 30c. per oz. ASPABAGC8. Plumosus Nanus. Greenhouse grown, 90c. per 100 seeds; $1.00 per 1000 seeds. Ratcheri. $1.50 per 100 seeds. ASTER. Branching. Separate colors, 80c. per oz. ; mixed, 65c. per oz. Crego. White and pink. 75c. per oz. Queen of the Market. Separate colors, 80c. per oz. ; mixed, 75c. per oz. BEGONIA. ErfordlL 50c. per pkt. ; 1-16 oz., $1.50. Semperflorens Rose. % oz., 50c. Seinperliorens Vernon. % oz., $1.00. Gracilis Lumlnosa. 25c. per pkt. CANDYTUFT. Empress, l.'ic. per oz. Giant Hyacintti Flowered. White, 25c. per oz. CENT.\UBEA. Imperialis. White, 50c. per oz. Margaritae. 60c. per oz. CINER.4RIA. Maritiraa. 15c. per oz. Candidissima. 20c. per oz. MIGNONETTE. Allen's Deflance. 30c. per oz. Grandiflora. 10c. per oz. PANSIES. Tliorhnrn's Superb Mixture. $4.0# per ez PETUNIA. Howard's Star. Vi oz., 50c. SALVIA. Splendens. $1.25 per oz. Bonflre. $2.00 per oz. Zurich. $4.00 per oz. Sliver Spot. $1.50 per oz. VERBENAS. Separate Colors. 50c. per oz. Hybrid Mixed. 40c. per oz. Hybrid Mammoth Mixed. 80c. per oz. VINCA. RoBea. 45c. per oz. Rosea Alba. 50c. per oz. Alba Pura. 50c. per oz. Our' Florists' Catalog is Ready Send a Postal Today /or Your Copy THE MOST RELIABLE SEEDS. BS Barclay St. (T-241 New York, N. Y. Place your order now for Ayres' Winter Flowering SWEET PEA SEED S. BRYSON AYR.es CO. "RenoTvned Sweet Pea Specialists" SUNNTSLOFE. INDEPBNDKNCE, HO. J. BOLGIANO & SON WHOLESALE FIELD AND GARDEN SEEDS Eatablished 1818 Write For Our Lo^v Prices LIGHT, PRATT and ELLICOTT STS. BALTIMORE, MP. Onion Seed Write us tor price on both globe and flat varieties. We are also quoting Onion Sets. Schilder Bros., ^""iJ.r"' March 21, 1914 HOETICULTURE 431 ■nMnMnMHMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnm n n n m n A KUT IN KANNAS KING HUMBERT, $1.75 per 100; $15.00 per 1000 when other varieties are ordered in fair proportion, otherwise price as below g Boddington s Quality Cannas n M n m n m n m n ■ n m n m n m n n n M n m n m n u n m n n u m n M n n n M n m n H n F. O. B. NEW YORK OR CHICAGO THE FIVE LEADING CANNAS IN THEIR RESPECTIVE! COLORS KING d02.; HUMBERT. $3.75 per 100; 6 feet. 40 ct8. $25.00 per 1000. METEOR. per 100; THEJESLBRONZE CANNA THE BEST RED CANNA THE BEST PINK CANNA THE BEST YELLOW CANNA THE BEST WHITE CANNA 4 feet. $1.00 $75.00 per 1000. ROSEA GIGANTEA. doz.: *«.75 per 100; per doz.; $8.00 3% feet. 60 ct». p«»r $46.00 per 1000. GISTAV GUMPPER. 314 to 4 feet. $1.00 per doz.; $8.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000. Green Foliage doz.; $1.85 Rid-flowering, LOUISIANA. 30 cts. per per 100; $16.00 per 1000. A. BOUVIER. 5 feet. 30 cts. per doz.; $1.75 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. BEAUTE POITEVINE. SVa feet. 40 cts. per doz.; $2.75 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. BLACK PRINCE. 3 to 4 feet. 35 cts. per dc.z.; $2.25 per 100; $20.00 per lOOO. CHARLES HENDERSON. 4 feet. 25 cts, per doz.; $1.85 per 100; $16.00 per 1000. CRIMSON BEDDER. 3 feet. 60 cts. per doz.; $2.75 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. DIKE OF MARLBORO. 4^! feet. 35 cts. per doz.; $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000. J. U. EISELE. 5 feet. 40 cts. per doz.; $2.75 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. EXPRESS. 2 to 2\i, feet. 40 cts. per di>z. ; $2.75 per 100; $25,00 per 1000. PRESIDENT CLEVELAND. 3 feet. 35 cts. per doz.; $2.00 per 100; $17.50 per 1000. PRE8. Mckinley. 2% to 3 feet. 35 cts. per doz. ; $2.25 per 100 ; $20.00 per 1000. PRE9. METER. 4 feet. 35 cts, per doz.; $2.25 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. PILLAR OF FIRE. 6 f—t. 35 ctS. per dnz. ; $2.25 per 100 ; $20.00 per 1000. TARRVTOWN. 3Vi feet. .35 cts. per doz.; $2.23 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. White and Cream Shades 3H ALSACE. $1.75 per feet. .30 cts. per 100; $15,00 per 1000. doz. Pink-flowering Cannas L. PATRY. 414 feet. .30 cts. per doz.; $1,.S5 per 100; $16,00 per 1000. LOl'ISE. 5 feet. 35 eta, per doz.; $2.25 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. MLLE. BERAT. 4% feet. 30 cts. per doz.; $1.75 per 100; $15.00 per 1000, VENUS. 3V4 feet. 40 cts. per doz.; $2.75 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Bronze-leaved, Red-flowering Cannas BRANDYWINE. 4 to 5 feet. 50 cts. per doz.; $2,75 per 100; $25,00 per 1000. DAVID HARUM. ZVi feet. 35 cts. per doz. ; $2,25 per 100 ; $20.00 per 1000. EGANDALE. 4 feet. 35 cts. per doz.; $2,25 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. KING HUMBERT. 40 Cts. per doz. ; $2.75 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. LEONARD VALGHAN. 4Mi feet. $3,75 per 100; $3.5.00 per 1000. MU8AEFOLI.A. 6 feet, 35 cts. per doz.; $2.25 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. BOBUSTA. 6 to 8 feet. 35 eta. per doz.; $2,25 per 100; $20,00 per 1000. SHENANDOAH. 6 feet, 35 CtS. per doz.; $2.25 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. Red, Gold-edged, Spotted and Yellow Cannas DUKE OF YORK. 4 to 5 feet. 15 cts. e.iih; 60 cts. per doz.; $4.25 per 100; $40,00 per 1000. GLADIATOR. 4 feet. 30 cts. per doz.; $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000. GLADIOFLORA. 3% feet, 35 cts. per doz,; $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000. JEAN TISSOT. 5 feet. 35 cts. per doz. ; $2,00 per 100 ; $17.50 per 1000. MAD. CROZY. 5Vi feet, 35 cts. per dnz.; $2.25 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. QUEEN CHARLOTTE. 31^ feet. 40 eta. per doz.; $2.75 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. PREMIER. 2V4 feet, 35 cts. per doz.; $2,25 per 100; $20,00 per lOOO. SOUV. DE A. CROZY. 4 feet. 50 cts. per doz. ; $2.75 per 100 ; $25.00 per 1000. MONT BLANC. 3% feet hleh. 4« eU. per doz.; $3.75 per 100; $25.00 per lOM. Yellow Shades FLORENCE VAUGHAN. 8 feet. 40 cts. per doz.; $2.76 per 100; $25,00 per 1000, RICHARD WALLACE. 4% feet. SO cts. per doz.; $2.00 per 100; $17.60 per 1000. Orange Shades WYOMING. 7 feet. 35 cts. per Aoz. ; $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000. PENNSYLVANIA. 5 feet, .30 cts. per doz,; $l,a5 per 100; $16.00 per 1000. MRS. KATE GRAY. 6 feet. 35 cts. per doz.; $2.00 per 100; $17.60 per 1000. Orchid-flowering Cannas ALLEMANNIA. 4 to 5 feet, 30 cts. per doz.; $1.85 per 100; $16 00 per 1000. AI'STRIA. 5 feet. 30 cts, per doz.; $185 per 100; $16 00 per 1000. INDI,\NA. 6 feet, 35 cts. per doz.; $2,00 per 100; $17.00 per 1000. ITALIA. 4H feet. 30 cts, per doz.; $1.85 per 100; $16.00 per 1000. Newer Cannas DR. BUDINGEN. 4 feet, 50 cts. per doz,; $2.75 per 100; $25.00 per 1000, DR. ROBERT FUNCKE. 4M, feet. 40 cts. per doz.; $2.75 per 100; $25,00 per 1000, FURST BISMARCK. 4 feet. 35 cts. per doz.; $2,25 per 100; $20,00 per lOOa GRAND CHANCELLOR BULOW. 3 feet, 35 cts. per doz.; $2.25 per 100; .$20 00 per 1000. GENERAL MERKEL. 4 feet. SB cts. per doz.; $2,25 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. WILLIAM SAUNDERS. 3^, feet 60 cts. per doz.; $4.76 per 100; $45.00 per 1000. FOR FULL DESCRIPTIONS SEE OUR CATALOGUE — MAILED FREE. We are the largest handlers of Cannas In the world. Our prices on Cannas wUl bear comparison with any house in the Canna business. Onr Cannas are true to name — two and three and sometimes four eyes — are sound, dormant, and are packed 250 in a box. Two can be "cleated" together and shipped as one. One box of 250 sold at thousand rate; it is cheaper for yon t» buy a box of 250 than 200 at 100 rate. Write for special prices on quantities. If »By Cannas are not fonncl here. It may he nnderstooil that they are superseded by the foregroinR. If ■election U left to as we will substitute or send only the best for all purposes. Chicago and Western Agents for our Cannas, ONLY — WINTERSON'S SEED STORE, 166 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago S ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON M n SEEDSMAN 342 West 14th Street, NEW YORK CITY n H n M n m n m 0 m n K U m n m n M n H n H n m n M n m u m n H n m n H n m n m u m n M U m u m n m u n n m n M n xnMnMnHnMnvdHnHnMnHnMnMnMnHnMnMnMnHnMnxnK 432 HORTICULTUKE March 21, 1914 CHOICE FERNS FOR EASTER TRADE All the Old and New Varieties of Nephrolepis in Medium and Large Sizes. The Majority of these Splendid Forms were INTRODUCED BY US Visitors to the Grand Flower Show in Grand Central Palace will see in our Exhibit there the Finest Display of these Finest of Decorative Subjects ever staged. Stock may also be seen at our Tarrytown Greenhouses where VISITORS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME Bostoniensis, Piersoni, Elegantissima, Scottii, Harrisii, Giatrasi, Superbissima Compacta, Muscosa, etc., etc. Send for Prices on Any Quantity, All Sizes. New Rose, Killarney Brilliant The Most Valuable Rose Introduced in Many Years We consider this new rose — a sport from the original pink Killarney — the most valuable rose that has been introduced in many years. It is well named Kil- larney Brilliant, on account of its brilliant color. It is a great improvement on the original pink Killarney ; first, because of its much more brilliant color, it being almost crimson in bright weather, while in midwinter — in dull, cloudy and foggy weather, — when the original pink Killarney loses its brilliancy and becomes badly faded, Killarney Brilliant is as bright and deep a pink as the original variety at its best. In addition to its great superiority in color, the flower is almost twice as large, having from twenty-five to forty full sized petals. It has the same desirable color that Killarney Queen possesses, but has double the number of petals, making it a very double and a fuller flower; is also very much more productive, having same habit of growth and same freedom of bloom as its parent. We have watched Killarney Brilliant gi'owing during the past Winter, planted in the same house with the original and the double pink Killarney, and when those varieties faded so as to be almost unmarketable, Killarney Brilliant was superb. We are thoroughly convinced that it will immediately supplant the original Kil- larney as the standard market variety, and that every up-to-date grower will be compelled to plant it, on account of its great superiority. A prominent rose grower, who has seen it growing, says it is the only rose he has ever seen that needs no advertising; it sells itself. Ready for Delivery Now, Strong. Grafted Plants, $7.50 per doz., $35.00 per 100, $300 per 1,000 F. R. PIERSON CO. Tarrytown-On Hudson - - - - NEW YORK March 21, 1914 HORTICULTURE 433 One of the Dreer Specialties A Planting: of Japanese Iris at Oor Nurseries, at Riverton, N. J. Dreer's Imperial Japanese Iris These magnificent Iris are among the most beautiful of our hardy early-summer flo-nering plants and are destined to become m popular as the hardy Phlox and Paeonies. They are valuable not only as decorative flowering subjects for the gardeu, but are al4» Tery useful as cut flowers. Our stock of Japanese Iris is very extensive in a splendid assortment of home-grown varieties and can be relied upon for being true to Dame and description. We supply these in strong liberal divisions of a most satisfactory planting size. Six-Petaled Japanese Iris No. Order by name or number. 4. Yomo-no-umi, A fine free-flowering early double white. 5. Koki-Do-iro. Rich royal purple with white veinings. 9. Oniga-shima. Rich purple with many white veins. 10. Shiga-no-nra-nami. Violet-purple, veined with white. 22. Sano-watashi. White, with canary-yellow centre. 24. Gosetsu-mai. White veined and traced throughout with aniline-blue. Senjo-no-hora. Beautifully mottled deep purple and white. Cchiu. Bright purple with crimson sheen. Tsnrugi-no-mai. Rich, deep purple. Rish-na-toma. Silvery white, densely veined and minutely dotted with violet blue. Toshimo. Creamy-white, delicately veined with purple. Rrnjo-Do-tnnia. Petals peculiarly fluted, light violet, with white halo and light veinings. gamiclarr. Silvery white, suffused throughout with rich ultramarine blue. KaKaribl. Ground color white beautifully traced and mar- bled with ultramarine blue. Wakn-hotri. Pure white veined with purple. Renbakn. White, densely marbled and spotted with bright violet-pnrple. Knmochi-Knma. Rich, velvety pansy-violet. Tok.vo. The finest pure double white. ghlniona. White ground, minutely and densely spotted thronghont with bright violet purple. Hosokawa. Royal purple with white veinings. Prle«: Any of the above. 15 cts. each; $1.25 per dor.; J8.00 per 100; J70.00 per 1000. The set of 20 sorts for $2.00. 25. 26. 28. 29. 44. 47. 63. flO. 69. 74. 94. 107. 108. 100. No. 11. 12. 14. 18. 23. 33. 43. 55. 62. 67. 73. 77. 82. 85. 86. 86. 97. . 100. 102. 106. Three Petaled Japanese Iris Order by name or number. Hano-no-nlshiki. Bright violet-purple, veined with white. Shippo. Light lilac, densely veined with purple. Shishi-Lkari. Light ground color, veined and mottled with dark violet-purple. Meiran. White, densely marbled and veined with light violet. Yedo-Kaganii. Magenta-lilac, veined with white. Kakujakuro. White ground, marked with violet-blue in such a manner that makes it appear as though the color was dusted on. Shi-un-ryo. Grayish-white, deeply and densely veined and suffused with violet. Schuchlukwa. A showy variety, crimson-purple with white veins and white halo. MisutmoBhito. Violet-purple, marbled with purple. Kigan-no-misao. A late flowering pure white. Sbirataki. Silvery-white, border of petals suffused with light Parma-violet. Yayaura. White, occasionally marbled with light violet. Violet-purple, marbled with white. Light violet-purple, the larger veins white. Large pure white, with faint violet-purple mark- Ari-Ake. Ojocbin. Sei-o-bo. Ings. Tebotan, White ground, with prominent violet-blue velnlng. Light ground, suffused throughout with Shiro-fongen. bluish-violet. Tomo-zakuru. Light ground suffused reddish-purple. Shi-no-maki. Rich royal purple. Sakata. Light violet or lavender blue, color, densely reined and Price: Any of the above. 15 cts. each; $1.25 per do». ; JS.OO per 1(X); $70.00 per 1000. Set of 20 sorts for $2.00. Extra Choice Mixed Varieties. $1.00 per doz. ; $6.00 per 1(X); $50.00 per 1000. FOB THE MOST COMPLETE LIST OF HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS SEE OUR CURRENT WHOLESALE LIST. HENRY A. DREER, Inc. 714-716 CHESTNUT STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA. The Above Prices Are Intended for the Trade Only. 434 HOETICULTURE March 21, 1914 \£ j-rtJrtirtJrtirti.liriirtJrPlgTgJU: ifi aaaaaffiaaaaaffiaffiaaaaaaabfibRS \E T[ie Importance of Having Our Canna Book The Book of Iji the Carina lot to know about cannas. Their popularity is increasing THERE'S They are one of the big sellers. This Cauua Book of ours gives you tremendously, a short space a lot of tacts that ought to help you increase your sales. Its color chart you .surely can't afford to he without. Everything in the book is endorsed by Autoiue Wintzer, and you know what that means. Send for the book. But that isn't all — send along your orders. No matter whether other cannas on the market are grown in the North, South, East or West — none of them can surpass ours in quality and size. They are superior stock in every way and are worth every cent we ask for them, your order. Run over this list and mail ^'NA/ A.S~ri K A. 10 100 1000 Allemania $0.40 $.3.00 $25.00 Alphonse Bouvier 40 3.00 25.00 Alsace 30 Austria 50 Beacon 25 Betsy Koss 1.00 Black Beauty 75 Black Beauty Imp 50 Black Prince 35 Black Warrior .30 Blanche Wintzer Each $2.00.. 1.5.00 Brandywine 40 Brilliant 45 Burbank 30 Buttercup 7.5 California 45 Cliameleon 1.00 Charles Hender§on 40 Chautauqua 40 Cherokee -35 Chicago Price on request Cloth of Gold 1.00 7..50 Conite de Bouchard... .35 Comte de Sachs 40 Conowlngo 60 Coronet Improved 7.5 David Harum 50 Director Holtze 40 Dr. Nnnsen 3.5 Duke of .Marlborough. .35 !.00 4.00 6.00 7.50 5.00 4.00 2.50 2.00 3.00 3.50 2.00 6.00 3.50 7.50 3.00 3.U0 2.50 Duke of York 1.00 Eastern Beauty 35 Esanilale 35 Eldorado 35 Elizabeth Hoss 30 Evolution 35 2.50 3.00 4.50 5.00 3.00 3.00 2.50 2.50 7.50 2.50 2..50 2.50 2.00 2.50 15.00 25.00 50.00 35.00 20.00 15.00 25.00 30.00 15.00 50.00 30.00 25.00 25.00 20.00 20.00 25.00 40.00 25.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 15.00 20.00 C.A.IMN4X.S 1000 20.00 20.00 30.00 75.00 75.00 25.00 20.00 10 100 Express $0.35 $2.50 Fire Bird. .Ea. Ei.sele 40 3.00 Jean Tissot Price on request Jennie Walls Fahnline 6.00 50.00 Juanita 2.50 20.00 Jupiter 45 .3.50 30.00 Kate F. Deemer 4.00 25.00 King Humbert 65 4.00 35.00 I^ong Branch Price on request Lorraine Improved... 1.50 8.00 Louise 30 Louisiana 40 Lovlinoss 50 Lura.v 35 Madame Crozy 40 Mile. Berat 40 Maid of Orleans Each $0.75.. C.OO IMartha Washington... .35 Mephi^to .50 Meteor ( Wintzer's). . . . 3.00 Minnehalia 45 Mont Blanc Imp 65 Mount Etna...' 35 Mrs. Alfred F. Conard 2.50 12.00 100.00 Mrs. Carl Kelsey 65 5.00 40.00 2.00 15.00 3.00 2.5.(K) 4.00 35.00 2,.50 20.00 3.00 25.00 3.00 0.00 2..50 20.00 4.00 0.00 175.00 3..50 30.00 4.00 30.00 2.50 20.00 10 100 1000 Mrs. George Strohlein..$0.30 $2.00 $15.00 Mrs. Kate Gray ,50 4.00 25.00 M usaf olia Price on request New Vork 45 3.50 30.00 Niagara 45 3.50 30.00 Olympic. Each .$0.75.. 6.00 50.00 Panama.. Each $0.75.. 0.00 50.00 I'atrie 35 2.50 20.00 Pennsylvania 60 5.00 Pfltzer's Meteor Price on request Philadelphia 35 2.50 '20.00 Pillar of Fire .35 2,50 20.00 President Cleveland... .50 3.00 President McKinley... .50 3.00 President Meyer Price on request Queen Charlotte 40 3.00 25.00 Queen of Holland Price on requcBt Richard Wallace 2.00 16.00 Robusta Rosea Gigantea 1.00 5.00 40.00 Sam Trelease Imp.... Each $1.00.. Shenandoah 40 3.00 Souv. d'Antoine Crozy .50 4.00 Splendor 3.00 20.00 Striped Beanty 1.00 7.50 Triumph 35 2.50 M.OO Vncle Sam 45 3.50 30.00 I'ndine 3.00 20.00 Venus 50 4.00 25.00 Wabash 3.00 20.00 1.50.00 Wawa 65 5.00 West Grove 35 2.50 AVintzer's Colossal.... Each $3.00.. Wm. Saunders 65 Wyoming 35 Zenith 90 5.00 2.50 7.00 40.00 20.00 40.00 20.00 30.00 »\A/S THE CONARD & JONES CO. s^ilca Brand Oar WEST GROVE, PENN. }^ \^ IF \^\^]^\^^^^}RR^^\R^\Rfi\fi\RimRi{^^ SILVER PINK SNAPDRAGON i^-—^ s The accompanying cut shows a bench of our famous Silver Pink Snapdragon from seed, growing on our place last Memorial. It is a beautiful color and the MOST PRODUCTIVE variety in existence. A lot of fine plants, that will flower from Memorial throughout the summer, now ready at only ,$3.00 per 100; 200 for $5.00; $20.00 per 1,000. It is also a great bedding variety. Seed should be sown at once. Price, $1.00 per pkt. ; 3 for $2.50; 7 for $5.00. Free cultural directions. All orders cash. Remember— the MOST PRODUCTIVE varie- ty in existence, and productiveness spells profit. G. S. RAMSBURG, - Somersworth, N. H. POITEVINE, DOTLB, RICABD aD4 Others, $18.00 per 1000. ASPABAGCS 8PRENGEBI, 2U In pota. $2.50 per 100 ; 8 in.. $4.00. ASPABAOUS PLUM08U8, 3 In., $5.0« p«r 100. FUCHSIAS, 2% In., $2.00 per 10«. DRACAENAS. 3 In., $4.00 per 100. HELIOTROPE. 2M in. pots, $1.75 per ino; $15.00 per 1000, in line condition. J. E. FELTHOUSEN 154 Van Vranken Ave., Schenectady, N. T. Mention HOBTICULTURBJ when wrltlBC The New Sargent Rose stock Limited, $1.60 eaoh. Also Lady Duncan, Dawson, Daybreak, Farquhar, Wm. Egan and Minnie Dawson. Write for prices. EASTERN NURSERIES, Jamaica Plain, Mass. HENRY S. DAWSON, Majiager. In writing to Advertisers Icindly mention Horticulture March 21, 1914 HOBTICULTURE 435 The One Most Desirable DAHLIA For Cut Flower DELICE A soft, but lively pink color which appeals to everyone. Habit of growth perfect, with long, wiry and stiff stems which hold the flowers erect without the slightest inclination towards a weak neck. Very free flowering and of most desirable decorative form. DELICE has always been scarce, the supply never equaling the demand, but we have made special efforts to produce a large stock and this is the first Spring that we have been in a position to offer it in dormant, undivided field grown roots. Price, $2.00 per dozen; $15.00 per 100; $140.00 per 1000. For the most complete list of Dahlias ever of- fered send for our SPECIAL DAHLIA CATA- LOGUE. The above offer is for the trade only. HENRY A. DREER, Inc. 714-716 Chestnut Street PHILADELPHIA, - - - [PA. ( Dacoratiave Dhlia DELICE De Graaff Bros. Ltd. Leiden, Holland Daffodils Early Tulips Darwin Tulips Mayflowering Tulips Iris Gladiolus, etc. Catalogue free on application For Prompt Shipment Lilium Giganteum Per 7-9 in. (300 bulba to ca^e) 17.00 (*0.M 8-9 in. (250 bulbs to case) $8.60 I76.M A. Henderson & Co. M9 RIVEB ST.. OHIOAOO. H E A C O C K • S K E N T I A 5 JOSEPH W Y N COMPANY ; O T E. PA. DRACAENA CANES OF PROVEN QUALITY Orders boukert for importations of Ter- minalis, Frajtjrans. Ma.ssaiiffeaua. Lindeni, Amabilis, Baptisti, Sliepberdi. YoiiiiKii, Lord Wolsi-ley, Marguerite Story, Guil- foylei, Gladstonei, Imperialis, Knerkii, Origiiialis, Strieta grandis, Regina, Tits- wortliii, Gracilis, Braziliensis, Godsefflana, Superhnm, Siindcriana. COll« MMPBELL, '"■■■Ngry;,'i."'ci?;'- CYCLAMEN Bast stnUn In existence. 4 inch tSS.OO 5 Inch 60.00 6 Inch 'iS.OO THOMAS ROUWO, Nahairt. Mass. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus SEEDLINGS The true kind from seed saved from my own plants $10 per 1000 W. H. ELLIOTT BRIGHTON, - MASS. ORCHIDS We specialize In Orchids aud cao offer jom anytlilng yua may need in that line at attractive prices. Oar Catalosrae on appUcatloa LAGER & HURRELL ^X7."' ORCHIDS Largeit ttnportmr; Exporters, Growert and Hybridists in the Wo. Id 5ANDER, 5t. Alban s, England and 268 Broadway, Roam Kl NEW YORK CITY ORCHIDS [imported and Potted FREEMAN' [ORCHID COMPANY =FAIX RIVER, MASS. 436 HORTICULTURE March 21, 1914 JOHN BREITMEYER'S =SONS= Cor. Broadway and Gratiot Aves. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs . . . High Grade Cut Blooms We cover all Michigan points and g:ood sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Members Florists* Telegraph Delivery Association. HESS & SWOBODA FLORISTS Telephones 1501 and L, 1682 1415 Farnum St., OI\/IA.IHA., NEB. GEORGE H. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Ave. and L St., N. W. WASHINGTON, D. C. WILLIAM J. SMYTH Cor. Michigan .Ave. and Slst St.i CHICAGO, ILL. (Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Asso.) We ship to all points in Illinois and Iowa. Phones: Aldine 880 Aldine 881 Aldine 882. SAMUEL MURRAY Kansas City, Mo. 913 Grand Ave. Member of the Florists' Telegrraph Delivery. ill Ordirs Given Prompt and Careful Attention ^"^ Park Floral Co. J. A. VALENTINE Pres. Member Florists* Telegraph Delivery. DENVER, COLORADO Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue, N. Rochester Pbone 506. Long Dist. Bell Phooe 3i8q MembeTK Florists Telegraph Delivery "THE HOME OF FLOWERS" The largest cut flower store in America. Orders lor the TWIN CITIES and for all Nortli western points given prompt at- tention. HOLM & OLSON, incorporated ST. PAUL, MINN. Of Interest to Retail Florists NEW FLOWER STORES. Utica, N. Y.— Utica Floral Co. Rochester, Minn.—D. M. Wigle, 13 S. Broadway. Chicago, III. — L. R. Bohannon, 57 E. Monroe St. Fulton, N. Y. — Theodore Foerderer, 7 Second St. -Larconi & Smith, Beverly, Mass.- Mason Bldg. Norwalk, Conn. — George Peyenos, Lander Block. Oakland, Pa.— J. M. Hamm, 3810 Forbe.'; street. San Francisco, Cal. — Hogan & Kooy- man, wholesale. Baltimore, Md.- N^ Fremont Ave. -Crescent Florists, «gggS8RS5S5555;s«s:^5=§iSaggsS?Sga STEAMER DEPARTURES "^ Allan. % Red Star. g Lapland, New Y'ork-Antwerp.Mar. 2S tfi White Star. & Cedrii'. N. Y'. -Liverpool Mar. 26 raj Olympio. X. Y'. -Southampton. Mar. 2.S R) Arabif, Boston-Liverpool Mar. 31 (Jj Baltimore, Md. — Fremont Flower Shop. Fremont avenue. Trenton, N. J.— F. X. Millman, State St. and Montgomery Ave. New York City— S. C. Gilbert, 275 Columbus avenue, wholesale. Pittsburgh, Pa. — Paul & Feeney, East Ohio St.; Harry J. Hamm, Forbes St. NEWS NOTES. Albany, N. Y. — The Albany Cut Flower Exchange will move to 611 and 613 Broadway on or about May 1. Centralia, III. — J. C. Cloninger has bought out the interest of E. E. Fin- ney in the florist business of Finney & kearnes. ALEX. MeCONNELL 611 FIFTH AVENUE NEW YORK CITY Telegraphic orders forwarded to any part of the Dnited States, Canada, and all principal cities of Europe. Orders transferred or intrusted by the trade to our selection for aellvery on steamships or elsewhere receive special attention. Cost of Cabling Foreign Deliveries Must be prepaid Reference or cash must aoeompaiiy all orders from unknown correspondent*. Cable Address, ALEXCONNELl,. STAMFORD, CONN. ''Quality Shop" Will take care of all your orders for d«- Bigrns or cut flowers. Stamford Seed & Nursery Co., 43 Atlantic St. DAVID CLARKE'S SONS Deliver orders from any part of the country t« New York City Or OUT-GOING STEAMERS Write or Telegraph 2139-2141 Broadway, - New York Telephone 1552-1553 Colnmba* Established 1874 FLORIST N. E. Cor. 44 St. & Madison Avenae, 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 Britisl) Colonies. Telegraph and Cable address, Dardsflor. YOUNG & NUGENT 42 West 28 St., NEW YORK "FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH" GEORGE M. STUMPP 761 Fifth Ave., Cor. E. 58th SL NEW YORK CITY THE ROSERY 23 STEUBEN ST. AI_BAIMY, IM. Y. FLOWER DELIVERIES FOR ALBANY AND VICINITY Members Florists' Telegraph DeliTcry 'LOWERS delivered promptly in Buffalo, Niagara Falls, East Aurora, Lockport, Tonawandzi, Lancaster and other Western New ork cities and Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery AsAOciatioD March 21, 1914 HORTICULTURE 437 NEW ENGLAND FLOWER DELIVERIES Send flower orders for elivered on mail or telegraph order for any oeeasion, in any part of the Dominion. JOHN H. DUNLOP 98 Yonge St., TORONTO, ONT. OUDE BROS. CO FLORISTS 1214 F. ST.,»t*. WASHINGTON D.C. GUDE'S Member Florists' Teleerapb Deliver.Y. MONTREAL All Transfer Orders Filled HALL & ROBINSON '"" " sooal Superri- 825 ST. CATHERINE ST., W. Howers by Telegraph Leading Retail Florists Listed by Towns for Ready Reference. Orders transferred by telegram or otherwise to any of the firms whose address is here given will be promptly and prop- erly filled and delivered. ORDERS FOR Y.— Fred Danker, 40 Smyth, Michigan Alhany, N. Maiden Lane. Albany, N. Y.— H. G. Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St. Albany, N. Y.— The Rosary, 23 Steuben St. Boston— Thos. F. Galvin, 126 Tremont St. Boston — Penn, the Florist, 37-43 Brom- field St. Boston— Zifan. the Florist, 1 Park St. Buffalo, N. Y. — S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St. Bu£falo, N. Y.— Palmer's. 304 Main St. Chicago, 111. — Schiller the Florist, George Asmus, Mgr. Chicago— William J Ave. and 31st St. Cleveland, 0.— J. M. Gaaser Co., Euclid Ave. Cleveland, Ohio — Adam Graham & Sons, 532.3 Euclid Ave. Denver, Col.— Park Floral Co., 1643 Broadway. Detroit, Mich. — J. Breltmeyer's Sons, corner Broadway and Gratiot Aves. Kansas City, Mo. — Samuel Murray, 913 Grand Ave. Montreal. Can.— Hall & Robinson, 825 St. Catherine St., W. Montreal, Can.— P. McKenna & Sons, 770 St. Catherine St., West. New London, Conn. — Renter's. New Haven, Conn. — J. N. Champion, 1028 Chapel St. New York— David Clarke's Sons. 2139- 2141 Broadway New York — Alex. McConjell. 571 5th Ave. New York— Voune & Nugent, 42 W. 28th. New Y'ork — Dards, N. E. corner 44th I St. and M;idison Ave. I New York— Max Schling. 22 W. .Wth St. New York— George M. Stampp, 761 Fifth ! Ave. New Y'ork— Thos. F. Galvin. Fifth Ave., at 46th St. Norwich, Conn. — Renter's. Omaha. Neb. — Hess & Swoboda. 1415 Farnum St. Rochester, N. Y.— J. B. Keller Sons. 25 Clinton Ave., N. St. Louis, Mo.— Fred C. Weber, 4226-28 Olive St. St. Paul. Minn.— Holm & Olson. Inc. St. Paul, Minn.— L. L. May & Co. Stamford. Conn. — "Quality Shop;" Stam- ford Seed & Nursery Co. Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y.— F. R. Pier- son Co. Toronto. Can.— J. H'. Dnnlop, 96 Yonge St. D. C— Gude Bros., 1214 F Washington, St. Washington, F St.. N. W. Washington, Westerly, R. D. C— F. H. Kramer, 916 C. — George H. Cooke. -Renter's. Worcester, Mass. — Randall's Flower Shop. 3 Pleasant St. FINED FOR SUNDAY WORK. George Lutz, salesman for Adolph Le Moult & Son, florists, at 202 Bow- ery. New York, was found working on a Sunday recently by Inspector Carrie P. Houser, and as the corporation did not file a schedule with the Commis- sioner of Labor showing that he had one day off in a week, charges were filed in the Court of Special Sessions, against the corporation, for violating the labor law. The matter came to the attention of Chief Justice Isaac Franklin Russell, and as the corpora- tion, through its secretary. Adolph Le Moult, entered a plea of guilty, a fine of $20 was imposed. FIRES. Salem, Mass. — The store and con- tents of H. T. Conant & Co., florists, on Essex street, was damaged by smoke and water during a fire in the basement of the building on March 12. NEW YORK WIRE OR PHONE TO MAX SCHLING 22 West 59tli Street, ailjoining Plaza Hotel Best Florists in the States as Kelerenccs EUROPEAN ORDERS EXECUTED Members of tfae Florists Talesntph Delivery. 'BOSTON. MASS. "Penn. Tlie Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery S7-43 BROMFIELD STREET Transfer your orders for flower or plant deliveries to 7INN The Florist Zjlllll lParkSt.,Bostoii YALE AND ALL CONNEC- TING POINTS Flower and Plant Deliveries. J. N. Champion & Co. 1026 Chapel St., New Haven, Conn. THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, CLMELMl) Euclid Avenue . RICE CO. The Leading Florists' Supply and Ribbon House 1220 Race Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. St. Paul, Minn. L. L. MAY & CO. Catalogue Free on Application Order Your Flowers for delivery ID this section from the LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST BUFFALO S.A.ANDERSON 440 MAIN STREET Special Deliveries Niagara Fall* and Lockport 438 HOETICULTUEE March 21, 1914 Of Interest to Retail Florists TRADE GETTING. Because I have been rather success- ful in the florist business I have been asked by many friends in the business to give some advice to them along the lines of store management, and also of trade getting. I shall, however, take up the last part' of this subject, as it is the most important for those who are working in the store and come in direct contact with the trade. My experience has been mostly in the small cities of New England, and where the shoe industry flourishes the best, and I write from the standpoint of a woman and in the handling of the retail trade. I know of no set rules that will help, but will give you my own experience. The flower business is a peculiar one and appeals to the artistic sense, even when you are standing ankle deep in the designing room. To begin with, I love my trade; that is, I really like the people who come to trade with me. I look upon them, whether rich or poor, as deserving of deep affec- tion, and I do not put up a "bluff" article when I take this attitude, for if ever there was a business in which affection for all of humanity is need- ed it is in the flower business. Quite frequently young men will come to order cut flowers for dances for their fair escort. They welcome any suggestion you may make as to the color of flower that should be used; but, for goodness sake, make the suggestion show some interest in the order! I know of one case where an order was given by a young man who had no idea of what would be the best color for his lady friend to wear at a dance, so I hustled to the telephone, got into communication with the dress- maker, whose name he had found out. and discovered that the lady would wear a light blue dress. I was then able to give him the proper idea of color for a bouquet, and received a good sized order from him; not only that, but through him I received or- ders from nearly half the young men who attended that particular dance. It is well to get a good idea of the arrangements of the houses and gar- dens of the wealthier class of patrons In your town. I have in mind a home which I visited when it was in the process of construction. I planned in my mind's eye just what kind of flowers and plants should be used in the different rooms, for different oc- casions, as I knew the owner would entertain a great deal. In a few weeks I had a call from Mrs. Owner, and she said she "was going to give a small card party, but wanted a few flowers for the different rooms," nam- ing a small price she was willing to pay. I told her what I could give her that would bring out the harmony of the furnishing of her home. As I had already a pretty good idea of the house I was enabled in one visit to place my decorations where they were most effective without hesitation, and with absolute confidence. As a result of this work, I secured a valuable per- manent customer. You cannot make much money on a decoration job, but you can make a whole lot of friends, and friends mean business. I have seen some flower salesmen, in taking an order, give the whole his- tory of the flowers that were to be used, including the wholesale price; but customers don't want history, they want flowers, and expect you will make a fair profit. I have seen a good-sized order lost just because the salesman went on in this fashion, in a kind of monologue: "The flowers will cost you three dollars, the frame one dollar, and the making up two dol- lars." By that time the customer's mind had become confused, and she concluded she would let him know later, which she did by going some- where else. In small towns and cities, near relatives of the deceased give their orders personally and, quite fre- quently, they have other matters on their minds, so do not confuse them by useless talk. Don't do a lot of figuring in the presence of the cus- tomer, especially when you are taking a funeral order. It is also well to remember that, while your customer may be in a hurry, he will resent any show of haste on your part. You may smile at it, if you wish, but, as a sales- man or woman, you cannot have your mind on a tango dance and take a good funeral order. A customer can detect, without looking for it, whether you are in sympathy with the condi- tions under which you are taking the order. And along this line, speaking especially for the small store, don't have any "loafers" up in the front of your store. Customers particularly resent being watched in a flower store. I have found it extremely difiicult to get clerks to realize the importance of the right mental attitude towards their work, but I can say frankly the quickest way to spoil a good mental attitude is to contract the habit of criticising the appearance or dress of callers, and never class trade as "wealthy" and "poor." Take just as much pains with the small purchaser as W'ith the large one. Every one that steps into my store is my friend, and a friend of the store. LiLLiE Johnson, Rockland, Mass. WASHINGTON NOTES. David Bisset, son of Peter Bisset, is confined to his home with a fracture of the left leg caused by his falling from a street car. Mr. Bissett was but recently allowed to leave the hos- pital where he was confined for a num- ber of weeks following a collision be- tween the motor cycle which he was operating and a large automobile truck, which caused a compound frac- ture of the knee. Parcel post rates will now apply on shipments through the mail of seeds, cuttings, bulbs, roots, scions and plants, and the necessary instructions putting this order into effect is being sent by Postmaster General Burleson to all postmasters. This law was en- acted by Congress on March 9, and re- peals the rates heretofore applying. Packages and parcels of seeds, cut- tings, bulbs, roots, scions and plants, weighing four ounces or less will here- after be mailable at the flat rate of one cent for each ounce or fraction thereof, without regard to distance, ■while on parcels exceeding four A CORDIAL INVITATION Is exteoded to the trade t* rislt and Inspect our new establishment, Ftftb Avenue at 48th Street, New York City. ORDERS by Telegraph or otherwise for dellTcry of Fliiwers to Steamers, Theatres, er Residences In New York and Tlclklty executed in best manner. Thos. F. Galvin, Inc. Established 1847 Fifth Ave., at 46th Street, NEW YORK THREF STORES IN BOSTON CHICAGO And Neighboring Towns Are Thoroughly Covered by SCHILLER, THE FLORIST (Member Florists Telegraph Delivery). Flowergram or 3Iail Orders from florlNtii anywhere carefully filled and delivered under the supervision of GEORGE ASMUS, Mgr. 2221-2223 W. Madison St., CHICAGO. 'Phone West 822 Members Florist* Telegraph Delivery REDTER'S STORES IN New London and Norwich, Conn, and Westerly, R. I. We cover the territory between New Haven and Providence CLEVELAND A. GRAHAM & SON 5523 Euclid Ave. Will take good care of your orders Members of F. T. Z?, Associatiqn, RANDALL'S FLOWER SHOP HABBT I. RANDALL, Proprietor. Phone: Park 94 3 PLEASANT ST.. WORCESTER. MASS. Memi'r Florists Telegraph Delivery Attctiatitn ounces, the pound rates to the varioua zones will be applicable. The DuPont Flower Shop is the name of the new store recently opened at 6 DuPont Circle, N. W., under the management of Elmer C. Mayberry. The Shop is one of the most attractive flower stores in the city. The interior fittings are of the new French gray. The store is divided at the rear by a lattice, which also covers a poi1;ion of the two side walls, to give space for a workroom. Above this is a large skylight and this with the windows and the several clusters of high-power electric lights gives ample illumina- tion. There is extensive display space at the front, the window of the box type extends beyond the entrance to the store, the glass covering the entire front so that all flowers and plants on display are placed directly on the floor. The floor is of stone. March 21, 1914 HORTICULTURE 439 Z EASTER NEEDS YOU OUGHT TO HA V£ RICPS BASKETS The Best To Be Had. The Biggist Variety. Finished in Our Incom- parable "Duotone" Colors. Send Us An Order For a Trial Assortment. Any Amount From $5.00 Up. You'll Be More Than Pleased Pebbled Pleated Paper A Splendid Covering For Your Easter Plants. Enormous Stock in Every Flower Shade THE HOUSE OF RICE The Supply House That Never Disappoints 1220 RACE STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA. SEND FOR OUR EASTER "WILUNG HELPER" SUPPLEMENT PRESENTATION TO CHARLES KAHLERT. Thirty-eight years in the employ of one firm is the fine record of Charles Kahlert, who has heen with the retail house of Pennock Brothers, Philadel- phia, since the opening of the Centen- nial, May 9th, 1876, and still in active harness. He decorated the Centennial window of the firm for the spring weeli. Seizing the occasion of Mr. Kahlert's 60th birthday, March 14th, members of the firm and fellow em- ployees attended a little celebration at Mr. Kahlert's home in Norwood, Pa., on the 14th inst. During the proceed- ings A. B. Cartledge, senior member of the firm, presented Mr. Kahlert with a handsome gold watch and chain, from the firm and fellow employees, as a memento of their esteem and re- spect. Mr. Cartledge spoke feelingly of the long and faithful service and the sterling worth and high character of the recipient, and voiced the senti- ments of all present in the happiest manner. Commodore Westcott, who presented a gold engraved seal pendant, also spoke. He said Mr. Kahlert had started with him in Brooklyn, N. Y., and later joined him in Philadelphia after he became a member of Pennock Bros, and had been there ever since. He cordially endorsed all the good things that had been said and was glad to be present to testify to his esteem. He considered "Charlie" one of "his boys" and felt towards him more like a son than an old employee. Mr. Kahlert feelingly replied and thanked his friends most cordially for their good wishes and the beautiful mark of esteem, which he would wear next his heart as long as he lived. The writer of this note has known Mr. Kahlert some twenty years and considers him a shining light. Tie editor of this journal has known him even longer, and I am sure will join me in wishing that he may live a thousand years. We are proud to have known him and extend our cordial congratulations on this occasion of well-deserved appreciation from his friends and fellow- workers. Geouue C. W.\tso.\. PHILADELPHIA NOTES. W. F. Littlefield and wife passed through the city and called on the trade last week. They are on their way home from a trip to Honolulu. W. Frank Therkildson, advertising manager for W. Atlee Burpee & Co., has gone West on a friendly visit to his old location at Painesville, O. He will attend incidentally to committee matters connected with the American Seed Trade Association, of which he is vice-president. Counter trade among the seed houses here is very backward for mid- March, and while they all know why, they cannot help growling at what old Boreas has been doing to them these five weeks back. And he is still doing it. the old scoundrel. Meantime, if we may believe the Washington Star: "The .crroundhog sleeps well tucked awny While blizzards blow; He doesn't even deign to say I told you so." Wm. A. Leonard, Landsdowne, is showing up as one of our most suc- cessful and enterprising growers. He has a big new addition to his already large area of glass under way and will cojnplete same in time for next sea- son's crops. In addition to being a great rose grower, Mr.- Leonard is also an enthusiastic yachtsman — and a member of the Yachtsmen's Club of Philadelphia, with finely equipped quarters at Juniper and Jenson. We had the pleasure of meeting a number of old friends there the other day — as Mr. Leonard's guest. Parker Thayer Barnes is in the far end counties of Pennsylvania teaching the farmers how to fight the insect pests for the past year or two. In a personal letter he states that there is going to be another short peach crop in that region, mainly because his sol- emn warnings have been largely un- heeded. But the wise ones are wak- ing up in this as in many other im- portant matters, and the campaign of the Department of Agriculture, of which Prof. Surface is the ruling spirit, is bound in time to bear fruit. Mr. Barnes sends kindly greetings to all his old friends of the Florists' Club and others around Philadelphia. Your editorial about the lads who are "perpetually burning incense to themselves," is veiy good. It's an American trait, but here in Philadel- phia it has always been at low ebb. I can well remember twenty-six years ago, when I first settled in the Quaker City, how refreshing it was to read what Wilmer Atkinson said about his journal, "that it did not devote one- half of its space to telling how good the other half was." Yet for all that. Philadelphia has some advertisers of world-wide fame— Burpee, for instance, and Wanamaker, and lots of others. But they never scream to convince. They say it quietly, but strongly. "The Right Way of Oardeninj;" was the subject of a lecture by Mauriee Fuld, of Now York, a well-known liortieulturist, at ITlt Chestnut street, last night. "Don't follow too many rules," he ad- viseil his audieme. "Put little faith lu what you read in rule books and seed catalogs. The majority of the latter are so devised as to fool the unknowing nnd to trick tliem into buying seeds that will be of no use to them. "If the seed merchants would only realize that by tricking the people they win a customer only to lose him again, they would adopt a more business-like policy. "Don't be afraid to dig too deep Id a garden. Don't do work as an aniatenr that would prove difficult to a professional gardener. Don't think that anybody can 440 HORTICULTUEB March 21, 1914 THE RIBBON H O LJ S E 5CHLOSS BROS. 31-33 East 28th Street, NEW YORK HEADQUARTERS FOR Florists' Ribbons, Chiffons and Novelties Visitors welcome at our store and at our Exhibit at Flower Show in Grand Central Palace. HART'S HANDY HANDLE A Florist's Necessity nu iecnrely on nny standard pot and by the nse of a little chlf- 1 12 Inches high, $2.60 per doz. 4 24 Inches high, |6.00p«r4oa. ten or ribbon gives yju a Basltet effect at a very small additional 2 15 " " 3 50 " " 5 30 " " 8 60 " •* •zpcnie. Increasing the price of your plants 100 per cent 3 18 " " 4.00 " " 8 36 " " 9.00 " " At Tour Dealer's or Direct. GEO. B. HART, Manufacturer, 24 to 30 Stone Street, Rochester, N.Y. be a gardener. Don't trust to luck. And, above all else, don't liave too many 'don'ta.' " The above is a sample of the way the Philadelphia papers reported Mr. Fuld after his lecture there on the 13th. The assertion that the seed catalogues are unreliable seems a pretty large order. Isn't this an asper- sion on the wholei seed trade of the country by one of its own members? stock will be practically gone. Mr. Oechslin expects to attend the Flower Show in New York and, as he served his apprenticeship in the East, he knows just what a treat is in store for him. plants in inch pots at 2i^c. per plant, and every fiorist has sold more than ever before. Special boxes were of- fered by the florists, the invention of a local florist, and so arranged as to safely carry two plants in 2-inch pots. CHICAGO NOTES. The Reissig Greenhouses at River- side, 111., one of the oldest florist es- tablisments near Chicago have been sold, including 80 acres of land. There Is a large new range of greenhouses on the property. Phil Schupp, manager for J. A. Budlong, says this has been a remark- able year for lily of the valley in that the sales were steady from the beginning of the season to the present time. Lent, which usually cuts into the sales, has made almost no differ- ence so far. The quality of the pips has proved first class, though some apprehension was felt at the time of their late arrival. The Chicago Retailers' Association are making preparations for an ex- tensive exhibit of flowers and florists' supplies at their next regular meeting. All sorts of conflicting reports are afloat concerning the cut lily supply for Ea.ster, and each grower seems to have an experience differing from all others. By sifting the evidence as much as possible the conclusion Is reached that there are many gigan- teums not up to the average in height, and some real danger of flowers open- ing too soon should the weather be bright for some days preceding the very late Easter. At Frank Oechslin's, greenhouses, where plants are grown exclusively, the Easter stock is at a most interest- ing stage. Rhododendrons are care- fully shaded, the plants large, finely branched and buds just bursting. There is .a fine lot of azaleas and much of the stock is of the newer and choice varieties. Several houses of roses will be just in time. Bulb The excitement over the arrest of C. M. Dickinson, former manager of E. H. Hunt, Inc., at Stony Butte, Mon- tana, by C. E. Pruner, traveling sales- man for and one of the stockholders in the company, on the charge of em- bezzlement, as stated in our last issue, has subsided and the matter brought to a halt by the refusal of the gov- ernor of Montana to sign the extradi- tion papers necessary to secure Mr. Dickinson's return to Illinois. Mr. Pruner is now in Texas and the mat- ter will rest till his return. There was some irregularity in the making out of the papers, which have been held over a year. About fifty Chicagoans attended the joint meeting of the Illinois and In- diana State Florists' Association at Danville, 111., March 10-11, and a very enthusiastic meeting is reported. The attendance was more than double that of any previous meeting of either association. The exhibits of cut flowers were extremely good and the exhibitors spared no pains to make a creditable showing, while the display of various kinds of supplies were of general interest to the trade. It was a disappointment, however, so far as the booking of orders went, for the first evening was given over to the banquet and the second day was spent at the State Agricultural College at Urbana, 111., and most of the florists left immediately afterwards for home. KOMADA BROS. Manufacturers of aU Kinds of WIRE DESIGNS and FLORISTS SUPPLIES 1008 Vine St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Six years ago a few hundred sham- rock plants were ordered from the East and sold to the retailers, who disposed of them as novelties to a public always on the watch for some- thing new. Each year has seen the sales of Ireland's favorite plant grow, and this year surpasses anything known here before. For three days one of the large department stores has been disposing of thousands of Schloss Bros., new ribbon headquar- ters at 33 East 28th street, is well worth a visit from any florist attend- ing the big flower show. It is right In the wholesale cut-flower district which is frequented by the entire trade, and Mr. Schloss reports a large increase in business since their opening six weeks ago. The show room, on the first floor of a new building, is 45 x 90 ft., finely lighted for inspecting the many new- fancy ribbons for the Easter trade, and there are some handsome corsage novelties also worth examining. UNITED REFRIGERATORS Sell Flowers and keep them In best condition. All sizes Display Ca«e«. Coolers, etc. Ask for Catalog X4. UNITED REFRIGERATOR & ICE MACHINE CO., Kenosha, Wis. March 21, 1914 HORTICULTUEE 4411 The Florist Supply House «i.;;ic. IT IS NOT TOO LATE TO SEND US YOUR ORDER FOR EASTER BASKETS HANDLE POT BASKET HANDLE POT BASKET Get Our New 3UIMSMIIME BASKEI-rS You and your trade will be pleased, good for plants, flowers and ferns. No. 68706 Depth Width Height S X SVz X 18 SM: X «y2 X 20 8 X 8y2 X 22 6M: X ; X 24 IVi X 7 X 26 ^y^ X 7M! X 28 8 X 8 X 3 0 Everyone uses the Tumbler Baskets, colors Plain and in Sun- shine Tints — abundant of styles to select from — largest range of styles ever shown. No. OMM Depth Width Height A. TVi X T/2 X 26 B. 81/2 X 8Vi X 28 C. 9VS; X »-'^^ ■^'^ .Asr.AR.VGlS. Bundles ^'^^^ -^ SPBENGERI, Bunches each .50 SMIEAX, Strings each, .20 and .25 ADIANTIM per 100 1.50 EVERYTHING IN RIBBONS — We carry one of the largest and most varied stock lit Ribbons pertaining to tlie florists' business of any house In the country. It you have not received one of our new Catalogues advise us at once and we will mail you a copy. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO. The Wholesale Florists of Philadelphia PHILADELPHIA NEW YORK WASHINGTON 1608-20 Ludlow St. 117 West 2Sth St. 1216 H St., N. W. BALTIMORE. Franklin and St. Paul Sts. WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS — TRADE PRICES -Per 100 TO DEALERS ONLY Roses Am. Beauty, Special '• ** Fancy and Extra No. I Killarney, Extra *' Ordinary Richmond, Hillingdon, Extra • ' " Ordinary Maryland, Ward, Tatt, Sunburst, Extra . " *• " "Ordinary Russell, Shawycr Carnations, Fancy " Ordinary Cattleyas Lilies. Longiflorum Caltas . • • • Lily of the Valley Paper Whiles. - Frcesias Daffodils Violets. Mignonette Daisies. I Sweet Peas Gardenias Adianium ■ Smilax Asparagus Plumosus, Strings (loo) . " ■ *' & Spren. (loo Bchs.) . BOSTON March 19 6^ ST. LOUIS March 16 50.00 20.00 10.00 6.00 2.00 6.00 2.00 6.00 2.00 10.00 2. 00 1. 00 20.00 8.00 2.00 1. 00 1. 00 1.00 1. 00 ■ 15 2.00 1. 00 .40 15.00 75 12.00 3S-«> 10.00 .00 30.00 15.00 10.00 4.00 10.00 4.00 10.00 4.00 15.00 2.50 2.00 35-00 10.00 10.00 3.00 1-50 2.00 >-50 1.50 •25 6.00 2.00 1. 00 20.00 1. 00 15.00 50.00 35.00 30.00 15.00 40.00 25.00 10.00 8.00 4.00 8.00 4.00 8.00 3.00 to 4.00 2.00 6.00 *.oo 6.00 2.00 1. 00 40.00 10.00 10.00 3.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 .20 4.00 1. 00 12.00 35.00 15.00 4.00 1.50 50.00 12.50 12 50 4.00 3-00 3.00 3.00 3.00 .40 5.00 1.25 1.25 15.00 50.00 25.00 PHILA. March 16 40.00 25.00 5.00 6.00 2.00 6.00 2.00 6.00 2.00 400 3.00 1.00 25.00 6,00 8.00 3.00 2.00 2.00 .20 2.00 -50 .20 10.00 1. 00 15.00 35.00 35<:o 50.00 ■ 35-00 20.00 10.00 5-a> 10.00 5-00 10.00 5.00 35.00 5.00 2.00 50.00 12. oo- 10.00 4.00 3a> 3.00 4.00 •50 4.00 2.00 2.00 20.00 1.50 30.00 50.00 50.00 and some of the larger dealers say their sales for Killarney and Rich- mond roses were much larger for St. Patrick's Day. greatly to their liking. Business is pretty CINCINNATI fair. Prices are only ordinary ones but the aggregate of sales runs into money. The supply is in general easily suffi- cient for all requirements and in some lines it far exceeds actual needs. Ship- ping business is good. The demand for white carnations for the 17th was very good and easily took up all offer- ings at good prices. The rose supply ( Continued an page 445) 444 HORTICULTURE March 21. 1914 H. E. FROMENT Wholesale Commission Florist, Choice Cut Flowers. •T WfHt ;»tli St. NKW YORK Tcarphonra : SSOO. SiOl. MndUou Squurp. Moore, Henfz & Nash Wholesale Comnii$sion_FlarJst$ SS ■■li«np No. 15(1 M^>A# Vtf%B*l^ ^-WM, P, FORD — Wholesale Florist 107 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK 0»U «nd tnspet-t the Hest ICslnhllslinieut tn the W liolesnle Klower l>l8trlot. Etttblithed 1887 J. K. JXl^L N Still Gainf Strong OLDEST IN YEARS BUT UP-TO-DATE IN SERVICE A SQVARE DEAL. FKOMfT KKTIRNS. MONKY ALW.WS READY. 106 WEST 28TH ST., NEW YORK Oli.-ns I! A. ■>!. iliilly. Trl.plioiie. Km ami 4lc>» Mad. 9q. HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES GEO C. SIEBRbCHT WHOLESALE FLORIST CONSiGNMENS SOLICITED «o«.;*«5;MAmsojiso.. MEW YORK JOHN YOUNG \^Ktoi^sstl^ F'loris'fc «3 WEST 2Sib STREET NEW YORK CITY Ct"€ii;^'^-rft ht>«. I^tkliurtto. Ctciih, tHKh frMih cut AUil iir<>|>i«r(Hl. l^Mirel. HcniU*ck, m\\ PccoraClKff K%*vor:it l\o *,il;i'">« !»ro. iiro\vi?r> sind KlurlstN* K- Ridiniond. Hillinsdon, Extra *' " Orvlinurv Maryland. Ward. Taft. Sunbunt. Extra " OrUinar>-. Russell. Shawyer Carnation*, t-ancy Orade (.'^rvlinnry.. list Half of Wtek •odlot Mjr. )4 19U 40.00 acoo 5.00 4.00 a. 00 4.00 9.00 4.00 3.00 *.oo a. 00 X.00 50.00 30.00 XO.00 8.00 4.00 8.00 4.00 X0.00 4.00 S.oo 4.00 s.oo Fir^t m of Wirt liipiHMi( Mir. 16 1914 40.00 ao.oo 6.00 4.00 1. 00 4.00 t.oo 4.00 s.oo t.oo 9.00 x.00 to 5^^^ to 40.00 to ao.oo to 6.00 to 4.00 10 S.oo to 4.00 to 8.00 to 4.00 to 8.00 to 3.00 tD 9.00 ALBANY CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE 76 Maiden Lane, ALBANY, N.Y. THOMAS TRACEY, Mgr. WHOLESAIX ONLY -. SA>K TIME AND MONEY BY SENDING YOCR OKDER TO TS Prices Right. Consignments Solicited. Telephone ConnectioB HVIONTREAL FLORAL EXCHANGE^LTD.— ORO.WIZEU FOB THE BENEFIT OF THE CANAPl.^N TRADK. CVT FLOWERS AM> FLORISTS" STPPLIES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. Homr-trronn Stock a Specialty. STBICTLY' WHOLESALE: NOTHING SOLA .AT RETAIL. Aniplr reference famished •• to staiKllBs aad &ii«nelal kbUUy of the eompaax- I"23 MANSFIELD STREET. MONTREAL, P. Q. B. S. SLINN, JR. VIOL ET S CARNATIONS. ROSES 55 and 57 W. 26th St., New York SKippinif Orders Carefully Filled WALTER F. SHERIDAN CHOICE CUT FLOWERS l.;.i W«>»t SSth Str«'l. ><•« York Ttlei>l\.m<- — .vV>f-S3SS Mailison Square CFNTK.\l.LY 1.0»ATKI>, THE HIB OF THE Il.OWEK M VKKFT SECTION CHARLES MILLANG Wholesale Florist 55 & 57 W. 26 St., N. Y. EDWARD RE]D WHOLESALE FLORIST 1619-21 RaiuteMl St.. PUUde^lu*. Pa. CHOrCE BUUT1ES. ORCHIDS. VALLEY. ROSES Md lU SeasDtiable Vsrieties of Cut Flovcn 1 r:ink U. Vr:i,Miiilv Ch;irl^*. S*-ht*Dck TRAENDLY & SCHENCK 'WKolesale Florists 131 W«st 28th St^ New Yorli Telephones : 79$ and 7W MadUiMi Square ConslsnoieaH Solldted Tclophono :%S(^t Ma.lison Squar»> WOODROW & MARKETOS Plantsmen and. Florists 37 ind 39 West 28tti St. NEW YORK March 21, 1914 HORTICULTURE To Pay Us A Visit While You Are In Town BADGLEY, RIEDEL & MEYER 34 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Wholesale Florists 7tmtmivm/yvvm0Vvyv¥y*iv¥v*0¥wvyv*f*tv%ivvv*n/%nnMwt 2.00 I.OO • IS to •35 •IS 2.00 to 4.00 2.00 .50 to I.OO •50 2.00 to 8.00 2.00 10.00 to 20.00 10.00 to 1.50 .■75 to 1.00 .75 6.00 to 10.00 8.00 15-00 to 35 -oo 20.00 10.00 to 20.00 20.00 First Hall ol Week beginning Mar. 16 1314 50.00 8.00 S.oe 3.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 3.00 • 35 4.00 1.00 8.00 30.00 1.50 1.00 10.00 40.00 40.00 riving at present are Gloriosa and Pink Delight. In roses the supply of short stemmers is rather redundant, and this has had a depressing effect on the whole rose market. There is always a good demand for medium roses, but when there are too many of these it hurts sales for the better qualities. Mrs. Taft and Mrs. Aaron Ward, which have been little in evi- dence for a while baek. are now com- ing in more freely. The orchid mar- ket is not in very good shape. While the quality isi fair, the demand is any- thing but brisk. Gardenias and vio- lets also continue on the slow side, although the bright weather of the last few days is hc-lping them a little. While sweet peas are very plentiful, they continue to sell well and the quality is par excellence. A much scarcer item now is the daffodil. Prices on these are holding very firm with some advances on the large (lowering soris. I^aper whites are scarce and we .see no itoman hyacinths around at all. All the staples of the' season, such as lilies, lilac, mignon- ette, daisies, etc., are in ample supply C Contiitited o» page 4^2'] Cut Flowers for Easter Ample supplies of all staples in cut flowers ROSES, CARNATI0NS,V10LETS, VALLEY, ORCHIDS, GARDENIAS EVERYTHING IN SEASONABLE GREENS Everything m Season Long Experience Careful, Conscientious Service Notice New .\d4lrer*A. Best Facilitie§. Central Loentioii. BERGER BROSJ225RaceSt Philadelphia, Pa. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 446 HORTICULTURE March 21. 1914 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 by writing us and we will try to put them in communication with reliable dealers. ACCOrNTANT R. J. Dyaart. 40 State St., Boston. For page see List of Advertlaera. AMPELOrSIS AmpelopHla Vpitrbll — Largest stock of l-year transplanted In tbe Dnlted States. All sixes up to strong 3-ft pliint. Send for prices liefore placing vour order else- where. CHAS. BLACK, Hightstown, N. J. APBINB Apblne Mfg. Co., Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. APHIS PUNK Nicotine Mfg. Co.. St. Loula. Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. ARAUCARIAS Godfrey Ascimann, Pblladelpbla, Pa. For page see Liit >f Advertisers. ASPARAGUS W. H. Elliott, Brighton, M,nss. Asparagus Plumo.sus Nanus Seedlings. For page see List ofAdvertisers. J. E. Felthousen, Schenectady7 N~Tr For page see List of Advertisers. Asparagus Pluniosus— Fine 31n., J4.00 per 100. Cash, please. J. W. MILLER, Shlrenianstcwn, Pa. ASTEK SEEDS Aster Seed — Semple's Late Branching White, Non Lateral and Upright, White, Lavender, Pink, Deep Branching and Crego soft shell pink, also all colors mixed. 40e. per oz., postpaid. W. S. MUDGE, Enterprise Greenhouses, Gasport, N, Y ACCUBA Ancoba Japonlca, busby plants, 35c. to n.SO eacb. JULIDS ROEHRS CO., Rutherford, N. J. AZAttEAS P. Ouwerkerk. Bohoken, N. J. For page Kee List of Advertisers. A. Lent by & Co, Rosllndale, Mhs«! For page see List of Advertlaers. Otto Helnecken. Kew York City ^''"r page see List of Advertisers. John McKenzle, No. Cambridge, Ma^sT" _FnT_pRee Pee List of Advertisers. Godfrey Ascbmann, Philadelphia, Pa,^ For page see List of Advertisers. BAY TREES McHntcblson & Co.. New York For page see List if j>dvertlsprs. Boliliink & At'khi.s. Kutberford N J For page see List of Advertisers.' Augnst Rolker & Sons, New York ^^OT pageaee List of Advertisers'. Bay Trees and R.,1 Trees', all sizes and prices. List on application. JtJLirS ROEHRS CO., Rutherford, N. J. BEDniNO PLANTS B. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marab, Md. For page see List of Advertlaeri, BOILERS Kroeschell Bros. Co., Chicago For page see List of Advertisers. King Construction Co., North Tonawanda. N. Y. "King Ideal" Boiler. For page see List of Advertisers. HItcblngs A Co.. New ^^l^k City Lord & Bnrnham Co., New York City For page see List of Advertisers. BOXES— CrT FLOWER FOLDING Edwards Folding Box Co., Pbllndelphla. For page see List of Advertisers. Folding cut flower boxes, the best made. Write for list. HOLTON & HUNKEL CO.. Milwaukee. Wis. BOXWOOD TREES Bohhlnk & Atkins. Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers BCI.BS AND TUBERS J. M. Thorliurn & Co., New York City. Freeslu and Lllium Barrlsll Bulbs, Fur page pee List of Advertisers. MK'bell'B Seed House, Philadelphia, Pa. For page pee List of Advertisers. Ralph M. Ward & Co.. New York City. Horseshoe Bulbology. For pa ge see List of Ad vertlserg. A. T. Boddlngton. New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. John Lewis Childs, Flowtrfleld, L. I., N. Y. For page see List of^ Advertisers^ A. Henderson & Co., Chicago, 111. Lillnm GIganieum. For page see List of Advertisers. Augnst Rnlker & Sons, New York City. Holland and Japan Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers. Cbas. Schwake & Co., New York City, Horticultural Importers and Exportera. For page 8ee^Ll8t_of Advertisers. _ DeGraaff Bros.rLtd~Leiden, Holland. Spring and Summer Flowering Holland Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers. CT~KErR ft SONS. HILLEGOM. Holland. Bulbs of all descriptions. Write for prices. NEW YORK Branch. 8-10 Bridge St. CANES Wm. Elliott & Sons, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. CANNA8 R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. For page see List of Advertl.sers. Arthur T. Boddlngton, New York City. Boddington's Quality Caunas. For page see List of Advertisers. Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. Swastika Brand Cannas. For page see List of Advertisers. las of the best varieties. Send for new complete Canna Book, just out. THE CONARD & JONES COMPANY, West Grove, Pa, CARNATIONS Patten ft Co., Tewkahury, Mass. Princess n.-igniar. For page see List of Advertisers. F. Dorner ft Sons Co., Lafayette. Ind. For page see LIstof Advertisers. S. S. Skldelsky & Co.. Phlla., Pa. Carnation Pblladelpbla. For page see List of Advertisers. John Barr. So Natick, Mass. Carnation Mrs. B. P. Cheney. For page see List of Advertisers. CARNATIONS Fnrooted cuttings. White and Light Pink Enchantress, Harlowarden. fine healthy stock. 7.=) cts. per 100; $6.00 per 1000. Sample hv mall. W. A. FINGER, Hlcks- vllle, N. y. CARNATION STAPLE Spilt carnatinns qntckly. easily and cheaply mended. Pltlshur.v's Carnation Staple 2om for $1.00 post paid. I. L. PILLSBFRY, Galeshnrg, III. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian. Mich. Chrysanthemum Novelties for 1914, For page see List of Advertisers. A. N. Plerson, Inc., Cromwell. Conn, New Pompon and Pompon-Anemone Chrysanthemums. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Wood Bros., Fishklll. N. Y. Chrysanthemums Rooted Cuttings, For page see List of Advertlaers. CHRYSANTHEMUM ROOTED CUT- TINGS—Alice Salomon. $7.00 per inn. $C0.OO' per 1000; Chas. Itazer. M. Bonnatfon, M. Dean. Lynnwood Hall. Cbrysolora and other leading market sorts, $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. WM. SWAYNE, Kennett Sq., Pa. COCOANUT FIBRE SOIL 20th Century Plant Food Co., Beverly, Maaii For page see List of Advertisers. CYCLAMENS 200,000 GIANT FLOWERING CYCLAMEN. For the last 16 years we have selecte* three-fourths of our seed-bearing cycla- men stock before Xmas. to assure early blooming plants, and claim tbe finest commercial strain in this country; no- fizzle of many so-called English varieties. Our aim is strong growers that don't have to be petted to be grown into a choice salable plant— a well built, five-petale* flower (many of them at one time), with well marked foliage; every plant an Ideal, a prize winner. Received first prize at tbe Cleveland show and first and second' at Toledo, early November, when bloom- ing cvclamen were scarce. STRONG AUGUST SOWN SEEDLINGS, once transplanted, $3.50 per 100: $30.00 per 1000. Cash with order. Cultural direc- tions with all orders. C. WINTERICH, Cyclamen Specialist, Defiance, O. Thomas Roland, Nahant, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. DAHLJAS Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia, Pa. The Most Desirable Dahlia for Cut Flower,. Delioe. For page see List of Advertisers. Dahlias at greatly reduced prices for 1914. Send for wholesale list. Order early. J. L. MOORE, Northboro, Mass. Dahlias. 800.000 Clumps to otTer. Send your list of wants to the Largest Dshlla Grower In tbe World. J. K. ALEXANDKH, "Tbe Dahlia King," East Brldgewat«. Mass. Dahlias — 2500 field clumps, latest varie- ties, cheap for cash; or what have yon t» exchange? GEO. H. WALKER. Dahlia BTxpert, North Dlghton, Mass. NEW PAEONY DAHLIA John Wanamaker, Newest Handsomest, Best. New color, new form and new habit of growth. Big stock of best cut-fiow«r varieties. Send list of wants to PEACOCK DAHLIA FARMS. Berlin, N. J. Divisions of field clumps, assortment of 10 of tbe best commercial kinds for cut- ting, $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. In separate colors, my color. $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000. Assortment of 25 kinds good commercial sorts, for counter trade, small amounts of each kind nil labelled true to name, $2.50 per inO: $22.00 per IflOO. Sur- plus stock ot Sylvia, Mrs. Hartong, H. Lvndhurst, Sono, G. Douzon. B. Schroeder at $1.25 per KW ; $10.00 per 1000. Descrip- tive trade list of Dahlias on application. W A. FINGER, Hicksville, L. I., N. Y. For List of Advertisers See Page 399 March 21. 1914 HORTICULTUEE DAHLIAS— Couttnued Daliliiis— Clean, bealtby stock, fully ma- tured, novelties and standard varieties, true to name and at reasonable prices. Also (iladioli, fleld-grown HoUybocks, Her- baceous plants, etc. Send business card for catalogue. W. W. WILWOKE, Box 382, Denver, Colo. DECORATIVE PLANTS A, Lcutby & Co, I'erkins St. Nurserle*, Uusliudale. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Robert Craig Co.. Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. John Scott, Brooklyn, N. V. For page see List of Advertisers. Woodrow & Marketos, New York Cltj. For page see List of Advertisers. J. U. Keller Co., Inc., Brooklyn and White- stone, L I., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Schulthels, College Point, N. T. For page see List uf Advertisers. DRACAENAS J. H. Felthousen, Schenectady, N. I. For page sec List of Advertisers. FERNS A. Lenthy & Co. Roslindale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. H. H. Barrows & Son, WLlcman, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. John Scott, Brooklyn, N. Y. For page nee List of Advertisers. Robert Craig Co., Philadelpbln. P». For page see List of Advertisers. A. M. Davenport, Watertonn, Mnns. Ferns for Dishes ; Bird's Nest Ferns. For page ree List of Advertisers Alonzv J. Bryan, Washington. N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Jobn McKeozie, No. Cambridge, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers^ Ernest Oechsiin. River Forest, 111. Ferns for Dishes. For page see List of Advertisers. FERTILIZERS Alphano Humus Co., New York City. Alpbano Humus Fertilizer. For p;»ge see List of Advertisers. Mh Centnry Plant Food Co., Beverly, Mass. Cocoanut Fibre Soil. For page see List of Advertisers. Pnlverlied Manure Co., Chicago, III. Wizard Brand Cattle Manure. For page see List of Advertisers. OoBsnmers' Fertiliser Co., New York City. Mak-Oro, Odorless Plant Food. For page see List of Advertisers. ■■dson Carnon Co., Ballston Spa. N. Y. Davidges' Special Phosphorus. For page see List of Advertisers. Natural Guano Co., 815 River St., Aurora, 111. Sheepshead Sheep Manure. SCOTCH SOOT Stnmpp 4 Walter Co.. New York City. Scotch Soot. For page see List of Advertisers FI.ORI8T8' LETTERS Boston Florist Letter Co., Boston, Mass. For page fv List of Advertisers. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Quality Script Letters. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES N. F. McCarthy & Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. M. Rice Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Reed & Keller, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. ■. ■. Penoock-Meehan Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS' .SUPPLIES— Continued n. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia. Pa. Fur p;ige see List of Advertisers. Welch Bros. Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Komada Bros., Philadelphia, Pn. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWER POTS B. Allan Pelroe, Waltham. Mass. Peirce Paper Flower Pot. For pajie see List of Advertisers. W. H. Ernest, Washington, D. C. Washington, D. 0. For page see List of Advertisers. A. H. Hews & Co., Cambridge, Mass. For pag" see List of Advertisers. Hlifinger Bros., Ft. Edward, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. FUNGINE Aphine Mfg. Co., Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. GALAX Michigan Cut Flower Co., Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. Kervan Co., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. GERANIUMS R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. For page see List of Advertisers. AJonio J. Bryan, Waslilngton, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers tJERAMUM ROOTED CUTTINGS— S. A. Nutt, $1.10 per 1(10: 214 inch. $2.nO per 100. Cash. CIIAS. H. GREEN, Spencer, Mass. GLADIOLUS Independence bulblets, $2.25 pk.. $7.00 bu. " Vi inch bulbs, $1.00 per IflflO % " " 5.00 '• IVn " " s.no " •' Klondyke, 11/2 " " 12.00 " Mrs. King, Vj " " C.OO " Groffs mix., reds, V- inch, 4.00 " " % " 5.00 " " 1 " 6.00 " " " IV2 " 8.00 " " bulblets, $2.50 pk., 8.00 " bu. " light shades, $1.00 per 1000 more than above. CLARK H. BROWN, Ashland, Mass. Choice young stock, all sizes and bulb- lets; Mrs. F. King, Dawn, America, Inde- pendence, Scarsdaie, Klondike, Mixtures, etc. Prices low to close out surplus. Write for price list or special rjuotatlon on iiuanllty wanted. BROOKLAND GAR- DENS. Woburn, Mass. Gladiolus — America and Independence, all sizes. Write for samples. MUNSELL AND HARVEY, Ashtabula. Ohio. GLADIOLUS. 1000 Glory, first size. CHAMBERLAIN & GAGE, Wellesley, Mass. Gladiolus— America, hy express, all sizes from No. 1 down to bnllilets. Prices on application. M. CRAWFORD CO., Cuya- liotfa Falls, Ohio. John Lewis Childs, Flowerfleld. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. GLASS Sharp, Partridge & Co., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Parshelsky Bros., Inc., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Oreenhonse glass, lowest prices. JOHN- STON GLASS CO., Hartford City, Ind. GLASS CUTTERS Smith & Hemenway Co.. New York City. Red Devil Glass Cutter. For page see List of Advertisers. GLAZING POINTS H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. Peerless Glazing Point. For page see List of Advertisers. 447 GREENHOUSE BUILDING MATERIA!. A. T. Steari's Lumber Co., Neponset, Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. King Construction Co., N. lonawanda, N. T For page see List of Advertisers. Frank Van Assche, Jersey City N. J For page see List of Advertisers. Metropolitan Miterhil Co., Brooklyn N T For page see List of Advertisers. S. Jacobs & Sons, Brooklyn. N. Y. Lord & Burnham Co., New York City I' or page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N T For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Boston, Mass for page see List of Advertisers. Frank Van Assche, Jersey City N J tor page see List of Advertiser's. Plerson U-Bar Co., New York City For page see List of Advertisers. ' Metropolitan Material Co., Brooklyn N T 1*'"'' page_see_List of Advertisers. HItchlngs & Co., New York C1ty7 Lord & Burnham Co., New York City For page see List of Advertisers. Foley Greenhouse Manuf. Co., Chicago HI For page see List of Advertisers'. GUTTERS King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N T King Channel Gutter. For page see List of Advertisers Metropolitan Material Co., Brooklyn, N. T Iron Gutters. For page see List of Advertisers. HAIL INSURANCE Florists' Hall Asso. of America. J. G. Esler, Saddle Klver, N J For page see List of Advertisers. HARDY FERNS AND GREEN GOODS Michigan Cnt Flower Rzchange, Detroit For page seo List of Advertisers. The Kervan Co., New York For page see List of Advertisers. HARDWOOD ASHES Unleached Hardwood Ashes For Sal«. GEORGE L. MUNBOB & SONsf Osv^gS; HART'S HANDY HANDLES Geo. B. Hart, Rochester, N Y For page see List of Advertisers. HEATING APPARATUS Kroeschell Bros. Co, Chicago For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Burnham Co., New York City For page see List of Advertisers. HELIOTROPES Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS Bay State Nurseries, No. AI>lngton, Man For page see List of Advertisers. P. Ouwerkerk, HobukeiK N. J For page see List of Advertisers. Boliblnk tc Atkins. Rntnerford. N J For page see List of Advertisers. New England Nurseries Co., Bedford, Mass For page see List of Advertisers. Old Town Nurseries, M. P. Haendler, Prop., South Natick, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. HOSE H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. Black Cat Hose, 8 ply, %-ln., Ific. foot, best quality. Try 25 -or 50 feet. U. CUT- LER RYEKSON. 108 3rd Ave., Newark, N. J. In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture 448 HORTICULTURE March 21, 1914 HOT-BSD SASH A. T. Stearns Lamber Co., Neponset, MaH. For page aee List of AdvertUeri. Parshelsky Bros., Brooklyn, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Burnham Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. IMPEBI.\L JAPANE.SE IRIS Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. INSECTICIDES Aphine Mannfacturlne Co., Madison, N. J. Aphine and Fungine. For page see List of Advertisers. Lemon Oil Co., Baltimore, Md. Standard Insecticides. For page see List of Advertisers. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Uo. Aphis Punk and Nikoteen. For page see List of Advertisers. P. K. Palethorpe Co., Inc., ClarksviUe. Tenn. Nlcoticide, the Insecticide. For page see List of Advertisers. KALjnAS C. G. Curtis, Callicoon, Sullivan Co., N. T. KENTIAS Joseph Heacock Co., Wyncote, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. L.AVVN MOWERS Coldwell Lawn Mower Co., Newborgh, N. Y. LACRCS Lanms Cerasns: Bush, 35c. -$1.00 eack; Standards. $7.6U$10.00 each; Pyramids, tfi.UU-t7.5U each. JULIUS ROEHRS CO.. Rutherford, N. J. LEMON OIL Lemon Oil Co., Baltimore, Md. For page see List of Advertisera. LILY BULBS Chas. Sehwake & Co., New York City. Horticultural Importers and Exporters. For page see List of Advertisers. R. M. Ward & Co., New York, N. I. Horseshoe Bulbology. For page see List of Advertisers. LILV OF THE VALLEY PIPS Michell's SeedHouse. Philadelphia, Pa. Cold Storage Valley. AncBst Rolker & Sons, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. McHutchison & Co., New York City. Berlin Valley Pips. For page see List of Advertisers. Otto Heinecken, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. J. H. Thorburn & Co., New York City. Cold Storage. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. P. Meyer. New York City. Cold Storage Lily of the Valley. For page see List of Advertisers. Fottler, Plske, Rawson Co.,' Boston. Mass. MARGUERITES Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. N.^TIONAL NURSERYMAN National Nurseryman Publishing Co., Inc., Rochester, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. NIKOTEEN Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. NIKOTIAJJA Aphine Mfg. Co.. Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. NURSERY STOCK P. Onwerkerk, 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. Whittier & Co., South Framingham, Muss. For page see List of Advertisers. nst Rolker & Sons, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Breck- Robinson Nurseries, Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Aagi I.V Otto Heinecken, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Old Town Nurseries, M. P. Haendler, Prop., South Natick, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. New Euglnnd Nurseries Co., Bedford, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. ONION SEED Schilder Bros., Chillicothe, Ohio. For page see List of Advertisers. ONION SETS Leonard Seed Co., Chicago, III. For page .>ee List of Advertisers. ORCHID FLOWERS Jas. McManus, New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. ORCHID PLANTS Lager & Burrell, Summit, N. J. For page se; List of Advertisers. Jnlius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Sander, St. Albans, England. Importer, Exporter, Growers, Hybridists. For page see List of Advertisers. Freeman Orchid Co., Fall River. Mass. For page see L.st of Advertisers. PALMS. ETC. A. Lenthy & Co., Roslindale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page aee 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. August Rolker & Sons, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Otto Heinecken, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. PEONIES Peonies. The world's greatest collection, 1200 sorts. Send for list. C. BETSCHEB, Canal Duver. O. i PECKY CYPRESS BENCHES A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. PHOENIX Phoenix Canariensis, fine large planti, $7,511 $.•« GO each. JULII'S ROEHRS CO., Rutherford, N. J. PIPE AND FITTINGS Kroeschell Bros. Co., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. King Construction Company, N. Tonawanda. N. Y. Shelf Brackets and Pipe Hangers. For page i"ee List of Advertisers. Pfatf & Kendall, New.nrk, N. J. Second-Hand Pipe for Truck Farms and Gardens. For pase see List of Advertisers. PLANT AND BULB IMPORTS Chas. Sehwake & Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. August Rolker & Sons, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. McHutchison & Co., New York City. For page tee List of Advertisers. Otto Heinecken, New York. 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 TUBS H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. "Riverton Special." F*u' paye see List of Advertisers. POINSETTIA PDLCHERRIMA A. Schultheis, College Point, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. POTASH German Kail Works, Inc., New York City. Fov paye see List of Advertisers. RAFFIA McHutchison & Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. REFRIGERATORS FOB FLORISTS United Refrigerator & Ice Machine C»., Kenosha, Wis. United Ice Machines. For page see List of Advertisers. RE>IOV.\L NOTICE Yokohama Nursery Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. RHODODENDRONS P. Ouwerkerk, Hobuken, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. C G. Curtis, Callicoon, Sullivan Co., N. Y. RIBBONS AND CHIFFONS 8. 8. Pennock-Meehaa Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. ROSES P. Ouwerkerk. Hoboken, N. J. For page *ee 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 Advertlwera. S. S. Penuock-Meeban Co., phlladelpbla. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. BotTblnk * Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Eastern Nurseries, Jamaica Plain, Maaa. New Sargent Rose. For pace see List of Advertisers. August Rolker & Sons, New York City. For page see List of Adverti»ers. Send for complete list of strong two- ye.ir field plants of Choicest Roses. THB CONARD & JONES COMPANY, West Grove. Pa. SEED GROWERS Leonard Seed Co., Chicago, III. For page see List of Advertisers. California Seed Growers' Association, San Jose, Cal. For page see List of Advertisers. Braslan Seed Growers Co., San Jose, Cal SEEDS Carter's Tested Seeds, Boston, Mass., and London, England. A 57 Ye.nrs' List (it Flower Seed Novelties. For pase see List of Advertisers^ Joseph Breck & Sons, Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. J Bolgiano & Son, Baltimore, Md. ••John Baei- " Tomato. For page see List of Advertisers. For List of Advertisers See Page 399 March 21-, 1914 HOETICULTUBE 449 BEED8 — CoBtlnued Cbaa. Schwake & Co., New Tork Cltr- for page see List of AdvertUera. Ulcbell's Seed HuuM, Pbiladelphla, Pa. For page ae€ Llgt of Advertleen. W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Phlladelpbla, Pa. For page aee List of AdverUitfra. R. & J. Farqubar & Co., Boaton, llaaa. Flower Seed for the Florist. For page see List of Advertlaera. J. M. Thorl)Urn & Co., New York CltJ. Flower Seeds for Florists. For page see List of Advertlsera. Leonard Seed Co., Cblcago, 111. Peas, Beauu, KaUisti and all Garden Seed* For page_see List of Advertlsera. Artbur T. Boddington, New York For page see List of Advertlsera. ^. Brysou Ayres Co., Independence, Mo. Sweet Peaa. For page tee List of Advertlacra. Loecbuer & Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertlsera. ^tTJ. Grey Co., Boston, Maaa. Seeds tor Florists. For page see Ll^t of Advertisers. Albert Dickinson Co., MlDneapoiis-Chleaga Lawn Grass. Tbe Right Seeds In the Bight Place. For page see List of Advertiaera. S. D. Woodruff & Sons, New York. Garden Seed. For page see l^lst of Advertisers. Ant. C. Zvolanek, Lompoc, Cal. Winter Orchid Sweet Pea Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Oliver Jobnaon, "Wicker Park Station, Ciiioago, ill. Lawn Grass Seed. For page see List of Advertiaera. Buruetl Bros., New York City. Seasonal>le Seeds. For page see List of Advertlsera. Stamford Seed & Nursery Co., Stamford. Conn. Quality Sweet Pea Seeds. For p.ige see List of Advertisers^ Kelway & Son. Langport. England. Garden. Farm and Flower Seeda Fottler KIstee. Rnwann Co.. Boston Mi»«« Asparagus Plnmosns Nanus. Florida erown sped, any quantity. Send for priees- SeedMngs and transplanted plants. PETER MACK. Box 172, Orlando, Fla. ASTERMUM SEED. Just to remind ynu lest you forget and be too late. 1 oz.. .Y.'i.OO; % oz., .$S.OO: trade pkt.. ~^c. Cash with order, please. Colnra — white, pink, lavender and royal purple. Desrriptive rirf-nl.-ir on applk-ation. ALBERT A. SAWYER, Forest Park, UL SN.4PDRAG0NS G. S. Ramsburg, Somersworth, N. H. Silver Pinlt Snapdragon. For page see List of Advertisers. SNAPDRAGON'S— 10,000 Rooted Cuttings, Silver Pink. Yellow and Wliite. $2.00 per ion. $1.'3.flO per 1000. WM. SWAYNE, Ken- nett Sq.. Pa. SPHAGNUM MOSS Live Sphagnnm moss, orchid peat and •rchid basket always on band. LAGER & HTJRRELL. Snmmit, N. J. STOVE PLANTS Orchids — Irfirgest stock In the country. Itove plants and Crotons, finest collection JULIUS ROEHRS CO, Rutherford, N. J. STRAWBERRY PLANTS Strawberry Plants — 20 varieties at $2.50 Ser 1000. Catalogue free. BASIL PERRY, eorgetown. Delaware. Headquarters for Fall Bearing Strawberry Plants. TEOBTABLB PLANTS TOMATOES. 5000 Comet Forceing Tomatoes, $20.00 per 1000. Cash please. J. J. CLAYTON & SON, West Grove, Pa. Vegetnhle Plants, Tomatoes. Cabbage, Cauliflower, Celery, Egg Plant, Cheshire •Igs, and Guernsey cattle, blooded stock. Write for pamphlet. GIRDLE RIDGE, Farm Dept., Katonah, N. Y. VENTILATING APPARATUS The Advance Co., Richmond, Ind. For page see List of Advertiaera. Quaker Machine Co., Richmond, lad. For page aee List of Advertisers. VERAUCIDES Aphlne Mfg. Co., Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. WALLFLOWERS W. A. Finger, Hicksviile; N. Y. WEED KILLER, Pino-Lyptol Chemical Co., New York City. WIRED TOOTHPICKS W. J. Cowee, Berlin, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. WIREWORK fleed & Keller, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Komada Bros., Pbiladelphla, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Wlrework. Write for our catalogue. HOLTON & 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. T. For page bee List of Advertlsera. Baltimore The S. S. Pennock-Meeban Co., Franklin and St. Paul Sts. For page see List of Advertlsera. Bostan N. F. McCarthy & Co., 112 Arch St. and 31 Otis St. For page see List of Advertlsera. Welch Bros Co., "26 Devonshire St. For page -ee List of Advertisers. Brooklyn Wm. H. Kuebler, 28 Wllloughby St. For page see List of Advertisers BnfTalo, N. Y. William P. Kasting Co., 383-87 ETlllcott St. For page sec List of Advertisers. Cliicagrn Peter Reinberg, 37 Randolph St. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Carnation Co., 30 E. Randolph St. For page see List of Advertisers. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. For page see List of Advertlsera. Detroit Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 38 and 40 Broadway. For page see List of Advertiaera. Montreal Montreal Floral Co., Ltd., Montreal, P. Q. For page see List of Advertisers. New York H. E. Froment, 57 W. 28th St. For page see List of Advertiaera. James McManus. 105 W. 28th St. For page see List of Advertlsera. W. F. Sheridan, 133 W. 28th St. For page see List of Advertlsera. P. J. Smith, 49 West 28th St., N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. Moore, Hcntz & Nash, 55 and 57 W. 26th St. For page see List of Advertisers. Charles Millang, 55 and 57 West 26th St. For page see List of Advertlsera. WHOLESALE FLORISTS New York — CoiitiiiiKMl W. P. Ford, New York. For page see List of Advertlsera. Traendiy & Schenck, 131 W. 28th St For page see List of Advertisers. The S. S. Pennock-Meeban Co., 117 Weit 28th St. For page see List of Advertlsera. Badgley, Riedel & Meyer, Inc., New York. For page £ec List of Advertlsera. Wnodrou- & JIarketos. a" & 39 West 2Stb St. For page see List of Advertisers. J. K. Allen, 106 W. 28th St For page see List of Advertlsera. George C. Siebrecht, 109 W. 28th St. For page see List of Advertiaera. John i'oung, 53 West 28th St. For page aee List of Advertlsera. M. C. Ford, 121 West 28th St. For page see List of Advertlsera. B. S. Silnn, Jr., 55 and 57 West 26th St. For page see List of Advertisers. Philadelphia Leo. Niessen Co., 12th and Race Sta. For page see List of Advertlsera. Edward Reid, 1619-21 Ranstead St For page see List of Advertisers. The S. S. Pennock-Meeban Co., 1008-12 Ludlow St. For page see List of Advertisers. Richmond; Ind. E. G. Hill Co. For page see List of Advertisers. Rocliester, N. Y. George B. Hart, 24 Stone St. For page see List of Advertisers. Washington The S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., 1216 H St.. N. W. For page see List of Advertisers. WANTS, FOR SALE, ETC. Adverticements in this colamn one cent a word. Initials count as words. Cash with order. All correnpoDdence addressed "Care HORTICULTCRE" shunid be »«nt to II Hamilton Place, BoHon. HELP WANTED W.-VNTEI) a traveling man to represent a large Florist Supply House. Please state territory eouversant with. Also state salary expected and give reference. Apply "B," care of HORTICULTURE, Boston, Mass. FOR SALE FOR SALE — Fresh from factory, new; 10 X 12, 16 X 18, 16 X 24, double thick. A and B qualities. Market dropped. Now la tbe time to i)uv and save money. PAR- SHELSICY BROS., INC., 215-217 Have- meyer St., Brooklyn, N. Y. FOR SALE: Old established greenhouse business in western New York; four new houses, King construction; well stocked; ail land you want; money maker. Investigate. Ad- dress M. S., this paper. l'"OR SALE — To be removed from the premises, lean-to cold house. 25x80 ft., complete ventilating apparatus, A bar- gain for some one. Apply to HOSMElt, 284 Mt. Vernon St.. West Newton. Mass. In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture 450 HORTICULTURE Marcli 21, 1914 NEW OFFERS IN THIS ISSUE A STORY OF ROSES. Charles H. Totty, Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. ALPHANO HUMUS AT THE NA- TIONAL FLOWER SHOW. Alpbano Humus Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. CUT FLOWERS FOR EASTER. Berger Bros., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. DRACAENA CANES. Colin Campbell, New York City. For page .see List of Advertisers. NEPONSET WATERPROOF PAPER FLOWER POT. Bird & Son, East Walpnle, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. AN INVITATION TO THE TRADE. Frank Oechslin, Chicago, 111. For page see List ot Advertisers. ASTER SEED. Michell's Seed House, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. EASTER BASKETS. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. EASTER FLOWERING PLANTS FOR 1914. Anton Schultheis, College Point, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. NEW AND RARE PLANTS FROM CHINA. R. & J. B'arquhar & Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. "NICO-FUME." Kentucky Tobacco Product Co., Louis- ville, Ky. For page see List of Advertisers. BUDDLEIA ASIATICA. 8. J. Renter & Son, Inc., Westerly, E. I. For page see List of Advertisers. BURPEE'S ANNUAL. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List ot Advertisers. CEDAR ACRES GLADIOLI. B Hammond Tracy, Wenham, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. EASTER NEEDS. M. Rice Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. EASTER PLANTS AND LILIES. Godfrey Aschmann, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. GARDEN PEAS SEED. Carter's Tested Seeds, Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. POTASH. German Kali Works, Inc., New York Citj. For page see List of Advertisers. STANDARD QUALITY EASTER PLANTS. Wm. A. Riggs, Auburndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. SWASTIKA CANNAS. Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. CHOICE EASTER PLANTS. Welch Bros. Co.. Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. CHOICE FERNS FOR EASTER TRADE— ROSE KILLARNEY BRILLIANT. ■P. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. For page see List ot Advertisers. CRAIG QUALITY EASTER PLANTS. Robert Craig Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. GLADIOLI. John Lewis Childs, Flowerfleld, L. I., N. Y. For page see List ot Advertisers. GREETINGS TO THE TRADE. Woodrow & Marketos, New Y'ork City. For page see List of Advertisers. HELIOTROPE. J. E. Felthousen, Schenectady, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. HENDERSON'S IMPORT BULB CATALOGUE. Peter Henderson & Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. THE PLACE TO VISIT WHEN IN NEW YORK. Julius Roehrs Co.. Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. THE RIBBON HOUSE. Schloss Bros., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. THE ROSE PARADISE OF AMER- ICA. M. H. Walsh, Wood's Hole. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Badgley, Riedel & Meyer, New Y'ork City. For page see List of Advertisers. PREMEDITATED ! ! A Combination To Promote Trade Advertiser X Horticulture ^ BUYER This issue of Horticulture was planned as a Spring Trade Promoter Wise advertisers have made liberal use of the opportunity it offers. Two More Coming March 28th issue will contain a detailed aecoimt of the New York Exhibition up to the middle of Show Week, in Horticulture's well-known concise and readable style and wiirbe oiven a very large extra mail circulation outside of our regular subscription list. April 4th issue will be our Tenth Eegular Easter Special, always popular with the trade. It will contain an account of the final days at Exhibition and will be mailed especially to the florist trade. TO WORK UP SPRING BUSINESS Advertise fully what you have to offer, in one or both of these optimistic stimulators March 21, 1914 HORTICULTURE 451 PULVERIZED OR SHREDDED PULVERIZED CATTLE MANURE M SHEEP MANURE Rose and Plant Growers Now la the tJitie to get Cattle Mimure Into your bencb and potting soil. Its peculiar nctlnn and efFeet cannot be had with anything else. ^^pleDdld quality being packed right now. Order today. The Pulverized Manure Co., llflHlIRES Carnation Growers Can't afford to mate heda or set plants without It. Wizard Brand is pure, full strength, weed seeds killed, vniform and reliable. Ask your Supply House for Wizjird Brand or write ne direct. 31 Union Stock Yards, Chicago SPECIAL GREENHOUSE FERTILIZERS FOR FLORISTS ANO GARDENERS Formulated and Manufactured by men who have made a life study of FLOWERS-FRUITS—VEGETABLES UNDFR GLASS In this Country and Abroad Proper fertilization under glass Is more Important than fertilization out of doors — and Fertilization is Our Specialty Why pay ocean freight and dealers' commissions on Imported General Fertilizers when you can buy Fertilizer Direct from the Manufacturer especially prepared to meet your individual require- ments. We are also manufacturers of MAK-GRO Odorless Plant Food put up in one pound tins and five pound bags — a splendid side line for Florists operating their own stores. IVe are at your service on all matters relating to Greenhouse fertilization. Write us for farther particulars CONSUMERS FERTILIZER CO., ^l-fidtrNew York City Factory and Laboratory, Farmingdale. N. J. Elzperimental Greenhouses, Catonsville. Md. Experimental Farm, Farmingdale, N. J. ScotcK Soot Where there is a hoase that is Just full of buds almost ready to show color, nothing will turn better color into the flowers than a little soot, that can be scattered over the benches before water- ing. The amount applied should not be excessive, as the soot is very strong and may damage some of the foliage somewhat. Apply just enough to blacken the surface of the soil in the benches, and let it go at that. Better a little oftener than too much all at once. We offer the g:enuine in original cwt. SarkH, at: $2.15 per 112 lbs.; $12.50 per 560 lbs. Stumpp & Walter Co. 30-32 Barclay Street, NEW YORK Our Spring Trade Series March 28 and April 4 WILL HAVE Superlative Reading Value When writing to advertiser* kindly mention HORTICULTURE. Whenever your Plants and Flowers are troubled by Insects, call for NICOTIGIDE THE INSECTICIDE Manufactured by P. R. Palethorpe Co., Inc. CLARKSVILLE. TENN. Cocoanut Fibre Soil Thin is ilie Real Nature's Humus. Put It on your lawn this spring. Don't let It burn up, or stand all summer hose In ha ml. Order now In 100 lb. bags. 20th CENTURY PLANT FOOD CO. 27 & 29 OCEAN ST., BEVERLY. MASS. The Recognized Standard Insecticide. W. N. Craig writes in Florists' Review (March Sth, 1914) : "Scale on greenhouse plants is not easy to get rid of, as doses which are sufHeiently strong to kill the scale will usually disfigure the plants at the same time. I have found APHINE a first-class remedy for scale, and if yo» will apply it according to directions yoo will lilll and loosen the scales, although they win not fall off, as will some other pests." It will only require the hose to wash off dead scale. A remedy that is efflclent in destroying scale, will destroy green, black, white fly, red spider, thrips and mealy bug. $1.00 per quart — $3.60 per gallon. FUNGINE will destroy mildew, rust and bench fungi. 75c per quart — $3.00 per gallon. VEHMINE will destroy root maggots, eel, wire and cut worms in the soil. $1.00 per quart — $3.00 per gallon. SCVLINE will destroy San Jose and alt hard scale and red spider on fruit and ornamental trees and hushes. $1.50 per Gal— 10 Gals. $10.-50 GaU. $37.5* NIKOTIANA — a 12% nicotine for fumi- gating over small lamps or liy painting on steam pipes. $1.50 per quart — $4., 50 per gallon. For Sale by Seedsmen. Aphine Manufacturing Co. Manufacturers of Agricultural Chemical! MADISON. N. J. Canadian Agents: Dupuy & Ferguson, Montreal, Que.; Steele, Brlggs Seed Co, Ltd., Toronto, Out. British Distributors: British and Amer- ican Fertilizing Co., Liverpool, ESig. BIG BLOOMS and Strong Plants guaranteed. Mix DAVIDGE'S SPECIAL PHOSPHOBCS with planting and potting soil. After roots are made, top dress little and oftem. .fj Oil p"i- 100 lbs. Cash with order. HUDSON CARBON CO., BaNston Spa, N. Y. NIKOTEEN APHIS PUNK 30 ^t%S For Spraying For Fumigating ASK YOUR DEALER FOR IT. Guaranteed under the Insecticide Act of 1910, IT. S. No. 46. NICOTINE MFG. CO ST. LOUIS, MO. 412 HORTICULTURE March 21, 1914 LIQUID "NICO-FUME" PAPER SPRAYING VAPORIZINC-FU MIC ATINC K SEEDSIVIEINJ F~OIR F>IRIOI Manufactured by THE KENTUCKY TOBACCO PRODUCT CO., Incorporated, Loui.ville, Ky. Flower Market Reports {Continued from page 44=,) and excellent quality. The abominable dyed carnation is to be seen again everywhere, outraging good taste and the gloriou.s memory of the Saint! It should be made a hanging offence. And then — Fire and Brimstone! The same old story of ST. LOUIS the week previous re- garding the local flower market. Stock of all kinds is much more than the demand. Light colors in flowers are about the only ones in demand. White carnations bring $4 per 100 and other colors not over $3 for fancies. Roses are down low. Vio- lets are a glut and have been all the week and bring only $2 in 1000 lots. Sweet peas, too, can be classed with violets and are down as low as $3 per 1000. All bulb stuff also suffers great- ly for want of demand, except lilies. PEIRCE PAPER FLOWER POT Replaces olay pot for transferring and delivery nf plants nitliout daniagre. I'nder ordinary grrowinnj eonditions will last two months or more in a S^reenlioiise, makiu^ them available for growing many bniall plants. Received a Certificate of Merit from the Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists, Minneapolis, August, 1913. Only paper pot ever so re<-ognized. Ask your seedsman or supply house. If they do not keep theni, send direct. Made in Standard sizes, 3 inch to 6 inch inclusive. ^amples furnished free. E. Allan Peirce 401 Oaks Road Waliham, Mass. —STANDARD FLOWER- poors If your greenhouses are within 500 miles of the Capitol, write us, we can save you monev. W. H. ERNEST — 28th & M StB. Washington, D. C. ^ which have sold well. Greens are somewhat scarce, especially asparagus and common ferns. A great deal of wild smilax was used for spring open- ing decorations. Washington is now WASHINGTON experiencing its first taste of real spring weather, and practically of cheaper flowers, for prices have been forced down with the rising of the mercury. Carnations have dropped from up to $4 per hundred to almost nothing although there are some few which still bring a price. Violets and sweet peas, both of which are of good quality have been subjected to a sim- ilar drop. The sudden change in the weather is liable to do some little damage to the Easter stocks by bring- ing them into bloom before the ap- pointed time. A similar condition caused local growers much concern a few weeks ago. However, the stock at the present time points to its being in the pink of condition at the proper time. Rambler roses are now appear- ing in the stores in small quantities and are meeting with a ready sale. Lilies are in somewhat larger supply but are moving fairly well. NEW CORPORATIONS. Gary, Ind.— Gary Floral Co.; capital, $5,000. Memphis, Tenn. — The Flower Shop; capital .|3,000. Columbus, O. — Superior Floral Co.. capital stock, $3,000; incorporators, E. Wilhelmy and others. Boston — B. A. Snyder Company, Benjamin A. Snyder, Robert S. Hart- stone; wholesale florists; $10,000. Chicago, III. — Dixon Floral Co., Dixon; incorporators, Chas. P. Fall- Btrom, Loui.s Krich and ,Iohn E. Irwin. Webster, Tex. — Saibara Nursery Co., capital stock. $50,000; incorporators, S. Saibara, K. Saibara and T. Nakamura. High Point, N. C.-— High Point Flor- al Company, to grow plants and cut flowers; incorporators, F, H. and G. G. Ford. Hammond, Ind. — Ove Gnatt, Inc., capital stock. $10,000. Incorporators, Ove Gnatt, Girda Gnatt and Wilson F. Brunt. Burlington, Vt. — Gove the Florist. Capital. $20,000. Promoters, Cora E. Gove. Elmer E. Gove, South Burling- ton; H. P. Prindle, Burlington, Vt. Syracuse, N. Y. — Pierce Christian Floral Company, capital stock, $10,000. Incorporators, H. S. Pierce, H. H. and L. E. Will, D. F. Luby and Thos. J. Christian. BUY POTS THAT — 1. Are unbreakable. 2. Retain moisture. 3. Save on expressage. 4. Are inexpensive. NEPDNSET WATERPROOF PAPER FLOWER POTS For free sample write Dept. H. BIRD & SON, East Wafpole, Mass. ESTABLISHED 1795 Mention HORTICULTURE when writing lECTICli > PCM SON Ciiranteed undsr the lisactlclds Act, 1910. Sirlal 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, Insects on Rose-bushes, Carnations, etc. without injury to plants and without odor. Used according to di- rections our standard Insecticide will prevent ravages on your crops bv insects. Non-poisonous and )iarmless to user and plant. Leading Seedsmen and Florists have used rt 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. H Pint - - 25o; Pint - - 40o ; Qnart - - 75o % Gallon, SI. 25; Gallon. S2.00; S Gallon Can, &9 10 Gallon Can - - S17.00 Dilute with water jo to 50 parts For Sale by Seedsmen and Florists' Supply Hoases li you cannot obtain this from your supply house write us direct Lemon Oil Company Dept. K 420 W. Lexington St., Baltimore, Md. Directions on every package When writing to adoertiaerm UntBy mention HORTICULTVRE. March 21. 1914 HORTICULTURE 453 ALPHANO HUMUS is Going to be At the National Flower Show To you who already know a little about Alphano Humus as a soil builder and fertilizer combined, and want to know a little more ; as well as those of you who know more and want to know still more — we extend to you a cordial invitation to come to our exhibit and meet Alphano Humus face to face. You will find us on the main aisle of the second floor at the right of the elevator. Right then and there you can see exactly what Alphano is. You can convince yourself of what it will do for you, by the convincing convincement we have to show you, of what it has done for others. You can get just the information you want as to its use either indoors or out. We will gladly give you some sample bags to make tests with. If you are "from Missouri and have to be shown;" you are doubly welcome. Alph lano H urrvci^ 950 Whitehall Building New York HEWS STANDARD 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 Factories CAIMBRIDGE, MASS. IIIUO REAUy PACKED CRATES STANDARD FLOWER POTS AND BULB PANS can be shipped at an hour's notice. Price er crute : f. 000 1% In. @ ^6.00 1500 2 1500 2Vi 1500 2% 1000 3 800 3% 4.88 5.25 6.00 5.00 5.80 500 4 In. @ $4.50 456 4% 320 5 210 5% 144 6 120 7 60 8 5.24 4.51 3.7fj 3.16 4.20 3.00 HILFINGER BROS. Pottery, Fort Edward, N.Y. Auiust Rolker & Sons. SI Barclay St., N. Y. City, Agents OUR SPKIAITY — lone Distance and TradeEigort DREER'S "Riverton Special" Plant Tub 30 16 in. 1 40 14 in. ' 50 12 in. 00 10 in. ro Sin. .\Iiiiiiif;i.tiirL.i.l fill- lis p.-c.-iuslvolv. The best iul> ever iiitnidiired. Tile neatest, llflitest an'l ilii'Miir-.^t. P:UDted green, with electrie welded lio"i)S. Tlie four largest sizes liave No. Diam. Ea. Doz. 100 10 20 in. $1.45 $10.00 $1.30.00 20 18 in. l..!0 14.(10 115.00 1.00 .65 .45 .38 .30 11.25 7.0O 5.00 4.00 3.50 92.00 56.00 40.00 32.00 28.00 uiup liauuies. HENRY A. DREER, Seeds, Plants, Bulbs, and Supplies. 714 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa- 454 HORTICULTURE March 21. 1914 GREENHOUSES BUILDING OR CON- TEMPLATED. -H. J. Heinz, one -Lolir & Fritz, ad- Pittsburgh, Pa. house. Catonsville, Md ditions. Syracuse, N. Y.— C. R. Brown, Mc- Allister Ave., range of houses. Louisville, Ky. — H. Kleinstarink, ad- ditions. Altoona, Pa.— Meyers Bros., range of houses. Louisville, Ky.— E. G. Reimers, re- building. Louisville, Ky.— John Kleinsteuber, rebuilding. Marshalltown, la.— W. H. Ford, house, 34x150. Mt. Airy, Md.— J. P. King, sweet pea house, .50x200. Baltimore, Md.— Stevenson Bros., rose house, 43x206. Excelsior, Minn. — Miss R. H. Hol- dreidge, one bouse. Omaha, Neb.— Chas. Ederer, range of Moninger houses. Springfield, N. J.— Springfield Floral Co., range of houses. Oswego, N. Y.— Penfold & LeavenS: Syracuse Ave., additions. Mason City, La. — Kemble & Good- man, two liouses, 27x200. Medicine Hat, Man. — Medicine Hat Nurseries, range of liouses. Perryville, Md. — Paul Patterson, one house, Jacob's construction. Conneaut, O. — Cunimings Canning Co., vegetable forcing house. Mankato, Minn. — Neils Neilson, two Moninger houses each 34x240. Medina, N. Y. — Lee O. Smith, three Moninger houses each 27x300. Waynesboro, Pa.— Henry Eichholz, two houses each 27x12.5, Moninger construction. Barberton, O. — Anna Dean Farm, four bouses each 50x150; three houses each 34x800. 2nGi Hand PIPE for TRUCK FARMS AND GARDENS Cut .ind drilled tor Irrigation and Heating purposes. 14-toot lengths and up. Perfect condition witb new threads and couplings. Also pipe and tubes cut to slietch for fences and building supports. Guaranteed satisfaction. PFAFF & KENDALL, 10B Foundry St . Newark, N I. KING Iron Frame Greenhouses are the best growing bouses and that's what you are looking for. The unanimous verdict of King Users is that the King is the best producer and the best value ever. Let us send you the names of King owners near you. JUST ASK THEM KING CONSTRUCTION CO. 28 Kinfi's Road Sorth Tonawanda, N. Y. Al! the Sunlight All Day Houses ETROPOLITAN ATERIAL CO. PATENTED Greenhouse Boilers and Construction IMaterial Please Send for Catalogue and Prices. 1392-1414 METROPOLITAN AVE. BROOKLYN. N. Y. igL^oe^^eW'^rg>>Ceji 466 W. Erie Street CHICAGO GLASS for GREENHOUSE 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 York 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. 215-217 Havemeyer St., Brooklyn, N. Y. SASH BARS 32 feet or lon^r HOT BED SASH PECKY CYPRESS BENCH LUMBEA GREENHOUSES ERECTED AND EQUIPPED COMPLETE IF DESIRED Write for Circular "D" and Prices Builds Good Greenhouses TRY HIM. Send your business direct to WashinKtoa. Saves time and insures better •ervice. Personal attention guaranteed. Thirty years active service. SIGGERS & SIGGERS PATENT LAWYERS Box 9, National Union Building Washington, D. C. THE FOLEY GREENHOUSE MFG. CO. 3275 West 31 st Street CHICAGO, III. Evans 20th 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 QUAKKR CITY MACHINE! CO., Ricluuond, Ind. THE FLORISTS' HAIL ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, insDi-erot 39,000.000 sq. ft. o( i^lau For parliculars address JohnG. Esier, Sec'y Saddle River, M.J. Greenhouse Materials ahTSd IRON or WOOD SASH BARS In all lensrths up to 32 feet. Milled to any detail furnished or will fnrnlsh details and cut materials ready for erection. Frank Van Assche, ^"ta^i'i^T.t::- JERSEY CITY. N. J. Tfie A. T. STEARNS LCMBER CO. NEPONSET, BOSTON, MASS. You know thfr Import- ance of having proper greenhouse fittings, and a reliable ventilating equipment in your greenhouse. We manufacture these articles in such a man- ner that we feel per- fectly safe in guaran- teeing our material in every possible manner. It will pay you to in- vestigate. Write US to- day for catalog, prices, etc. ADVANCE CO. Richmond, - Ind. Jroer's Peerlesr Glazing Points For Grcenbonaes Diira euT »»* troe, bKinw both bcT.ll ve CD the tame ■Ide. Cin't rwlrt »nd break th. flul l5 drirlne. Gattran- lz.4 and wlU not nut. No ri(lin 0, lefn. Th. PmiUm GlazloE Folot b patented. Noothenlike It. Order from yonr deale^/^ Of direct ttam ca. 10»», 75c. poitpaid. I SamplM tree. I ■mr &. DBEEB.I T14 Obeetmnt Btr«.t^ rtiud.it'ii'. SHARP, PARTRIDGE & CO. Are Leaders in GREENHOUSE GLASS OUR PRICES WILL PROVE THIS. CHICAGO, ILL. March 21, ll-'ll II 0 R T I C U L T U E E 455 1^ 4 i I IT'S not a special house gotten up simply for show purposes, but ex- actly the same kind we are selling. From it you can get exact knowledge of how we build our curved eave houses. Come around and see us at the show. Make our exhibit your hanging out place, where you can leave your over- coat ; or make appointments to meet your friends; or have your mail sent. You will be cordially welcome, be as- sured of that. Bu SALES OFFICES : NEW YORK BOSTON PHILADELPHIA CHICAGO ROCHESTER 42nd Street Bldg. Tremont BIdg. Franklin Bank Bldg. Rookery Bldg. Granite BIdg. TORONTO, CANADA, 12 Queen St., E. FACTORIES: Irvington. N. Y. De« Plaines. III. 456 HOKTI CULTURE March 21, 1914 Interior Stern's Side View Greenhouse witii Klen Kirliards t^ialile Kxterlor Inserted. If You Want Still Further Proof of U-Bar Superiority Come and See Our House At the National Flower Show, New York You c-.m "pick it to pieces" all you want to; and for every "pick" we will Lave botb an answer, and the proof that the answer is proven beyond all further answer by the construction Itself. There's a lot of talk nowadays about our curved eave house being "just about as good as another." In ten minutes with you we could knock that kind of talk into an old slouch hat. Of course it's true there's always more than one way to do a thing; just like there's more than one way through the woods. Itut there's always one way that's better than all the other ways: just as there is one curved eave house that's better than all the other curved eave ones. That the U-Bar is the better one. we are cordially inviting you t" come to our exhibit at the show and see for yourself. If you don't come then send for the new catalog that came from the printers a couple of wecUs ago. U-BAR GREENHOUSES PIERSON U-BAR CO ONE MADISON AVE. NtWifORK. Canadian office, lO Phillips place. Montreal spring Trade ^^ HORTICULTURE Vol. MX MARCH 2,S. I')I4 No. 13 ■4-i»3 t^ y,f\^ '■i^'^W c'-fe*... .«^:ii FLOWER SHOW NUMBER ^ 4.-)8 ■ H 0 irn C U L T U E E March 28. 1914 CHOICE FERNS FOR EASTER TRADE All the Old and New Varieties of Xephrolepis in Medium and Large Sizes. The Majority of these Splendid Forms were INTRODUCED BY US Bostoniensis, Piersoni, Elegantissima, Scottii, Harrisii, Giatrasi, Superbissima Compacta, Muscosa, etc., etc. Send for Prices on Any Quantity, All Sizes. The Hotel Plaza's $75 Silver Cup was awarded to our magnificent collection of Nephrolepis varieties at the International Flower Show New Rose, Killarney Brilliant The Most Valuable Rose Introduced in Many Years Winner of Silver Medal at New^ York Show We consider this new rose — a sport from the original pink Killarney — the mo.st valuable rose that has been introduced in many years. It is well named Kil- larney Brilliant, on account of its brilliant color. It is a great improvement on the original pink Killarney; first, because of its much more brilliant color, it being almost crimson in bright vv^ather, while in midwinter — in dull, cloudy and foggy weather, — when the original pink Killarney loses its brilliancy and becomes badly faded, Killarney Brilliant is as bright and deep a pink as the original variety at its best. In addition to its" great superiority in color, the flower is almost twice as large, having from twenty-five to forty full sized petals. It has the same desirable color that Killarney Queen possesses, but has double the number of petals, making it a very double and a fuller flower; is also very much more productive, having same habit of growth and same freedom of bloom as its parent. We have watched Killarney Brilliant growing during the past Winter, planted in the same house with the original and the double pink Killarney, and when those varieties faded so as to be almost unmarketable. Killarney Brilliant was superb. We are thoroughly convinced that it will immediately supplant the original Kil- larney as the standard market variety, and that every up-to-date grower will be compelled to plant it, on account of its great superiority. A prominent rose grower, who has seen it growintr, says it is the only rose he has ever seen that needs no advertising; it sells itself. Ready for Delivery Now, Strong, Grafted Plants, $7.50 per doz., $35.00 per 100, $300 per 1,000 F. R. PIERSON CO. Tarrytown-On Hudson .... NEW YORK March 28, 1914 HORTICULTUEE 45» GERANIUMS Marinka, We have one million In 2-ln. and 3-ln. pots ready for Immediate shipment la the finest collection that has ever been offered to the American florist In Not- eltles Ivy-leaved, Variegated, Scented, and over 100 Standard varieties repre- senting the highest development of Geraniums yet attained. We furnish goo* sorts at $2.00 per 100, $18.50 per 1000. Our new Illustrated Geranium CaUloc marks a new epoch in catalog making— is a maximum of the p/inters art. This catalog is now being mailed to the trade. If you don't get yours let us know. Ml c« ^\^a I A m.1 ^^%9 1^ ^1 A IVI^^ A general assortment of bedding plants ready for Imme- loO tLl-AIM bUUO KlaAiMIO dlate shipment. Special price on large lots. Per 100 PerlO* 2-ln. 8-ta. $8.00 3.00 3.00 seo 8.00 3.00 3.00 4.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 Per 100 Per 100 2-ln. 3-in. ACALYPHA— Macafeana $2.50 $3.50 ACHYRANTHES — Emersoni, Besterl Mosalca 2.00 3.00 AGEBATUM — Dwarf White, Inimitable, Little Gem, Princess Pauline, etc 2.00 3.00 ALTERNANTHEKA — Aurea Nana, Jewell Sey- boldi, Brilliantlssimus 2.00 ALYSSIM— Giant. Dwarf, Double 2.00 3.00 ASPAR.4GUS — Plumosus and Sprengerl, Extra strong 5.00 BEGONIA— Vernon, Pink and White 2.00 3.00 Luminosa, Pfltzer Triumphant 3.00 4.00 (iloire de Chatelaine 4.00 6.00 COLEUS — Beckwlth Gem, Dunerarla, Hero, Golden Bedder, Verschaffeltl 2.00 HARDY POMPON — Chrysanthemums In a large assortment, including all types 2.00 $2.00 2.00 FUCHSIA— Gerbert, Lieut. Maurltz, Minnesota, Goettlngham, etc HARDY ENGLISH IVY — Extra strong stock — HELIOTROPE — Albert Deleaux, Chieftain, Mme. de Blonay, Mme. Bruant 2.00 LANTANA8— A. Cook, Aurora, lolanda, Har- kett's Perfection, Delicatlssima, etc 2.00 LEMON VERBENAS — Fine Stock 2.00 MOONVINE — Noctiflora. Learl 2.00 PETUNIAS — DoBble Fringed Mixed Colors 2.00 Double Fringed White 3.00 SALVIA— Bonfire and Zurich 2.00 SENECIO 8CANDEN8 — or Parlor Ivy 2.00 SMILAX— Good Strong Stock 2.00 SWAINSONA— Alba, Rosea 2.00 CAN N A ROOTS in good aaiortment at popular pricei. See'litt on p«ge 226'or HORTICULTURE, iMue of Feb. 14th. R. VINCENT, Jr., & SONS CO., . White Marsh, Md- Booked now for VALLEY forcing pips, LILACS and ROSE plants, for pot growing or for cut ; BULBS from Holland and Japan, all fall delivery. Address AUGUST RdLKER & SONS, 51 Barclay St., or P.O. Box 752, NEW YORK LOECHNER&CO. JAPANESE LILIES LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS PALMS, AZALEAS, &c. 11 Warren St., New York, H. Y. fVriie for quolationi ^ui- IVIo'fc'fco: TKie CHAS.SCHWAKE&CO.,lnc. Horticultural Importers and Exportera 90-92 West Broadway, New York NOW READY— Hohmann's Lily of the Valley sample cases per 1000 ?1«.©0 Lllium Ciganieums 7/9 -inch, 300 per case 18.0© 8/10-iBch, 225 " " t9M .1 Pase Advance Co 512 Albany Cnt Flower Ei- .1(10 .\llen, J. K 51X1 Allen, W. Stuart Co 497 Anderson, S. A.. 49.1 Aphlne Mfg. Co. 509 Aji liniann, G. . . .47') Asmus, Geo 494 .lyres Co., S. Brv.son 491 I'.adtiloy Roiflel & Meyer ..500-501 Barrows & Son. .461 Payersdorfer, H. & Co 495 Bay State Nur- series 486 Berger Bros. . . .501 Bird cSi Son 510 BolMnk & At- kins 486 Boddlngton, A.T.4S9 Bolglano & Son, J 491 Boston Florist Letter Co 4'i8 Ereck, ,T. & Sons. 491 Breck - Robinson Nurseries 486 Breitmeyer's, J. Sons 492 Bryan. Alonzo J. 462 Burnett Bros 491 Burj)ee, W. A. & Co 491 Csmpbell, Colin. 4,88 Campbell, J. P. .509 Carter's Tested See'ls, Inc i'M Cliampion, J. N. & Co mi C h 1 1 (1 s, J o b n Lewis 488 Clarke's D. Sons.4;'J California Seed Growers' Asso.491 Page C b i e a g o Car- nation Co 498 Consumers' Fer- tilizer Co 507 Cooke, Geo. H..4'.:4 Cowee, W. J.... 498 Cruig, Eobt. Co.. 481 Danker, F. A 492 Dards 492 Davenport. A. M.4(il Dawson, H. S...487 D o 1 n e 1, F. & Sons Co 4C2 Dreer, H. A r;S3-4.s7-510-511 Dunlop, Jobu llA'M Dysart, R. J.. 498 Eastern Nur- series 487 Ebel, M. C. 477 Edgar, W. W. Co.480 Edwards Folding Box Co 498 Elliott's, W.Sons.5C9 Elliott, W. H..4S0 lOrnest, W. n....51>) Msler, J. G 510 Eyres 493 F.ininhar. >!. & J. & Co 478 Felthousen, J. E.480 Foley Mfg. Co.. 510 Ford, M. C 500 Ford, W. P..497-.50O Foiflor, F i .s k c. Rawson Co. . .401 Freeman Orchid Co 480 Framingbam Nur- se'ries 486 Fromcut. H. E..500 Galvin, Tbos. F. 493-494 Gasser, .T. M Co.493 Graham, Adam & Son 493 Grey, T. .T. Co..4'c)l Page Gude Bros. Co.. 495 Hall Association.510 Hall & Robinson.49:i Hart. Geo. B.495-.'i0i) Heacock, Jos .... 4.ss Heinecken, Otto. 487 Henderson, A 479 Henderson, Peter 488 Hess & Swoboda.492 Hews, A. H. & Co 510 Hill, E. G. Co.. 498 Hitchlngs & Co. 511 Holland Nurser- ies 487 Hilflnger Bros... 510 Holm & Olson.. 492 Hudson Carbon Co 509 Jacobs, S. & Sons 511 Jobnson, J. Oli- ver 491 Kaf41ug, W. F. Co 501 Keller, J. B.Sons.492 Keller, J. M. Co. 461 Kelsey, Harlan P 462-487 Kelway & Son.. 491 Kentucky Tobac- co Product Co.508 Kervan Co 500 King Construc- tion Co 510 Komada Bros. ...495 Kramer, F. H..494 Kroesclieli B-os 511 Kuebler, W. H..5nn Lager & HurreU.480 I.cinou Oil v"'o..50S Leonard Seed Co. 491 Leuthy, A. & Co.462 T.oec-hner & Co.. 459 Lord & Burn- ham Co 512 Page IVLaunetto Hill Nurseries 462 May & Co., L. L.493 McCarthy, N. F. & Co 496-498 McConnell, Alex. 492 McHutchlson & Co 402 McKenna & Son, P 493 McKenzie, John. 461 McManus, Jas...500 Meyer. Chas. F..491 Micbell's Seed House 490 Michigan Cut Flower Ex 498 Millang, Chas.... 500 Montreal Floral Exchange 50O Moore, Hentz & Nash 500 Mt. Desert Nur- series 486 Murray, Sam'1...492 Nat'l Asso. Gar- deners 477 National N u r- seryman 486 New England Nursery Co. . . .4.86 Nicotine Mfg. Co.507 Niessen, Leo Co. 498 Oechslln, Ernest.461 Old Town Nur- series 487 Ouwerkerk, P...487 Ptlethorpe, P. R. Co 509 Palisades Nurser- ies 484-485 Palmer, W. J. & Sou 492 Park Floral Co. 492 Parshelsky Bros.oll Peirce, E. Allan. 510 Peunock - Meehan Co 499 , Page Penn the Flor- ist 493 Pierson, A. N...462 Pierson, F. R. Co. 458-493 !' 1 n o - L y p t 0 1 Chemical Co... 509 Plant Food Co., 20th Century.. 508 Plantlife Co 508 Poel'lmana Bros.498 Pulverized Ma- nure Co 509 Quaker City Ma- cl in- Co 51i^ Ramsburg, G. S.482 Randall's Flower Shop 494 Reed & Keller.. 500 Kel'i, Edw .501 Reinherg, Peter. 498 I'weuter's 493 Renter. S. J 487 Rice, M. Co 493 Riggs, Wm 480 Roehrs, J. Co... 460 Roland, Thomas. 480 R o 1 k e r, A. & Sons 459 Eosery, The 492 Sander & Son... 480 Scott, John 461 Schiller 494. Schilder Bros 494 Scliling, Max 49.S SchiiUhcis, A, . .4t;l SolivaUe, Chr.s. .'i Co 459 Sheridan, W. P.. 500 Sharp, Partridge & Co 511 Siobrecbt, Geo. C. 497-500 Siggers & Slg- gers 511 Skidelsky, S. S. & Co 491 I Page Slinii, B S.. Jr.. 501 Smith, P. J 500 Smith & Co., E. D 4fr.i Smith & Hemen- wav Co 490 Smith, \V.&T.Co.486 Smyth, Wm. J .492 Stamford Seed & Nursery Co. 490-492 t;ieai-:.s, A. T. Lumbei' Co 511 Storrs & Harri- son 461 Stumpp, Geo. M.492 Stumpp & Wal- ter Co 509 Totiy, Chas. H..4J2 Thorbiirn, J. M. & Co 491 T r a e u d 1 y & Schenck 500 United Refnger- ating & Ice Machine Co 4'.i5 Valentine, J. A. 192 Vincent, R. Jr., & Sons Co.... 459 V. n Asscle, F..511 Wants, For Sale. 507 Ward, R. M. & Co 462 Weber, F. C 493 Welch Bros. .49« tde A. N. PIERSON, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. CHRYSANTHEMUMS — ROOTED CUTTINGS - John Shrimpton, Nagroya, Fatty, Unaka, Chrysolora. ?3.00 per 100 ; $20.00 per- 1000. Early Snow, Glory Pacific. Harry May, Jennie Nonin. Moneymaker, Major Bonnafi'on, Polly Rose, Pacific Su- preme, Robt. Halliday, Smith's Ad- vanre. White Bonnaffon. $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. Wood Brothers FISHKILL, N. Y. CARNATIONS F. DORNER S SONS CO. LA FAYETTE, IND. CHRYSANTHEMUMS AH the Best Commercial Kinds Including Pompons, Anemones, Single and Early-flowering. Kind- ly let us quote your requirements. ELMER D. SMITH & CO. ADRIAN, MICH. WALLFLOWERS Golden Dresden. Private Strain, the best of all for cut flowers. Can be had in bloom by October. Strong Transplanted Seedlings ready for SVi-in. pots. SI. 00 per 100 by mail. $6.00 per 1000 by express, 350 at 1000 rate. Mannetto Hill Nurseries HIcksvllle, - . - N, Y. LILACS ON OWN ROOTS Heavy Clumps 2 to 6 ft, high. Over 1,000 finest Lemoine's and other Hybrids propagated on their own roots. Grafted Lilacs are liable to sucker badly and are not now planted by intelligent horticulturists where "Own Koots" plants may he had. Special Ust mailed on request. Highlands Nursery Boxford Nursery HARI.AN P. KELSEV, Owner. SATlEM, MjVSS.-VCHUSETTS Natural— Four Standard Grades. Colored — Twenty Standard Colors. W« are headquarters — always carry •ereral bandred bales In stock. Can ship any grade in any quantity at a moment's notice. Btit, (2ZS lbs.) Iota or less. Write for prices and terms. McHUTCHISON & CO. ™? -mpprt 17 Murray St., HOUSE NEW YORK 100,000 Geraniums r»^'p-^ 8. A. Nntt, Poiterlne, Grant, Kleard. Bucbncr, FaTorlte, Montmort, Doyle, Viaad, etc., »2.40 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. lU-inch Heliotropes, 3 varieUea; Lan- tanas, • Tarletiea : Uargaerltes, t rarietles, U.7B per 100; 126.00 per 1000. Oorr»- spondence soltcitisd. ALONZO J. BRYAN. Wailiiiwton. Nvw Jersey IT WILL PAY YOU to make room tor a lot of the plants of our famous SII.VEK PINK SNAP- DRAGON that we are now offering at a reduction. It has no equal for beauty or productiveness, and these are the finalities that count for profit. The price is only $3 per lOO, $20 per 1,000 200 for $5 It is planted heavily by many large growers and we have a stack of their letters speaking high praise for it. As a bedding plant it has no equal. Get in line and pick up some of the easy money that is coming to nil who grow snaps indoors or out. Sow seed now for summer blossoms and bedding sales. Price, $1.00 per trade pkt. ; 3 for $2.50; 7 for $5.00. Cash, please. Free cultural directions. G. S. RAMSBURG SOMERSWORTH, N. H. Palms, Ferns, Decorative and Foliage Plants Orders taken now for IMPORTED AZALEAS On hand a splendid stock of Ferns in leading sorts. Also Cocos, Asparagus for Jeurdinieres. A. LEUTHY & CO. Perkins Street Nurseries Rosliodale.— Bostoi, Mus. SENT) FOB THE JOT BOOK HORSESHOE BULBOLOGY For 1914 RALPH M. WARD & CO. 71 MTRBAT STREET, NEW TORE March 28, 1914 HOKTICULTUBB 46S NOTES ON CULTURE OF FLORISTS' STOCK Qaeitlon« by our readers in line with any of the topics presented on this page will be cordially received and promptly answered by Mr. Farrell. Snch Communications should Invariably be addressed to the office of HORTICDLTDKE. Carnation Ground In preparing the ground for carnations, it is alway;^ best to select a piece that is quite level and well-drained either naturally or artificially. Carnations while mak- ing their growth in the field require a rich soil, or the result will be a lot of stunted plants when housing time comes around. Give a good coating of well rotted ma- nure, plow it under and harrow each way so the soil will be well pulverized. When the soil is deep plowed and well cultivated the roots can penetrate deep. Sod or pasture land is excellent when jilowed in the fall and left all winter exposed to hard freezing. Plants for Vases and Boxes Much depends ujiun the plants used. Vases are some- times in an exposed situation, while others are in a shady position. For a sunny and exposed situation the following named plants will prove very satisfactory. For centers use Dracasna indivisa or other grassy-leaved s|)ecies. Chamalrops huiiiilis or any of the Phoenix family will do fairly well. To fill the remainder, gera- niums, coleus, Centaurea gymnocarpa, Begonia Vernon, [letunias, ageratums. andachyranthes will give a fine color combination. For trailers Vinca major vai'ie- gata, Solanum jasininoides, Abutilon vexillarium, nas- turtiums, verbenas. Gorman ivy and ivy leaved geraniums and many others. In a shady situation for centers use Phoenix rupicola, Latania Borljonica, Areca lutescens and cordylines and for the remainder use fuchsias, be- gonias, small plants of Ficus elastica, aspidistras and ferns. For trailers use German ivy, tradescantias, Kenilworth ivy. and Asparagus Sprengerii. Preparations for Easter The early buds on many of the lilies will now be showing white. These can now safely be given a cooler house and will be out in good season. It is possible now to make up these plants by selecting those which will flower together. No compunction need be used about shaking away or chopping off some of the balls to make them fit into the new receptacles. They will flower just as well if kept well watered. Tulips and narcissi which are usually grown in flats can be taken out and placed in pans. They will open just as well and last as long as if grown in them. Do not attempt this unless the plants arc short and stocky and do it just before the flowers open. Hyacinths can be treated in the same way. Pansies and double daisies sold well in little baskets last Easter. If you have these in a cold house and they are coming into flower make up some pans or baskets" of them. Flowering shrubs such as lilac, deutzias, cherries, double plums, etc., should now he coming into flower and ought to be opened in a cooler liouse. Wistarias also need similar treatment. Ram- bler roses, hydrangeas, spiraeas and all flowering stock will now be matted with roots and copious supplies of water are necessary to keep them in condition. What a treasure a man is who is a really careful hand at watering. He who does not skip a few pans on a bench every time he waters is the exception hard to find. Nothing so stamps the successful grower as the knowl- edge of how to use the hose right. Starting Achimenes These jiiants when well grown make very enticing subjects. They should be placed in pans now, using 5 to 8-inch pans. Those plants require good drainage. The pans should be filled about one-quarter full of crocks and some moss placed over them. Finish off with sand so the pots or pans are about three-quarters full. Place the tubers quite close together and cover with sand. They should be given a temperature of at least G5 degrees at night. In about three or four weeks the young growths should make their appearance. When they have a growth of a couple of inches they can be potted into other pans, say six or seven in a 5-inch pan and eight or nine in a 6-inch pan. Give a compost of two parts fibrous loam, two parts leaf mold and about one part sand. Place near the glass and keep in a similar temperature to that in which they were started. Syringe and water with care. Transplanting Seedlings For the filling of seed pans and boxes strictly pure and fresh soil only should be used, excluding all soil used in previous indoor cultures, or any with fertilizing matter intermixed. There should be at all seasons, and at this time of year especially, adequate quantities of jiroperly prepared soil handy for immediate use. The flats should be three inches deep, the soil made mod- erately firm, with smooth, even surface. With a blunt dibble, half an inch or more in width make a deep hole. Then let the seedling down, with its roots "'|iangiiig straight, not bent upwards. You can insert tfie plaiitf ' deep enough to let its seed leaves rest on the surface of ' ilio soil. The next most important thing to observe is to insert the dibble into the soil by the side, of the plant so that the soil is pressed firmly around the roofs. Salvia Cuttings Do not forget to T^eep propagating salvia right along, as this makes fine stock to have for late planting. The propagation of salvia can go on until May and yet make fine stock for many uses. Just as soon as they are rooted pot them up and place in a warm house. To keep them growing they will want a temperature of about 60 degrees at night. Keep them well watered and svrinsed. \Ii- Fnrrell's next notes will be on the following: Sweet Peas; Dr.icaenn inrlivisn : Poinsettias; Sowing Palm Seed: Transplnnline Primulas; Preparing Beds «na Bordert. 464 HORTICULTURE March 28, 1914 ROSE GROWING UNDER GLASS CONDDCTKD BY lA/CSi^-y^^^^'^-^-^ Qneitlons by our readers in line with any of the topics presented on this page will be cordially received and promptly aiuwered by Mr. Enzl--ka. Such communications should InTarlably be addressed to the office of HORTICDLTUEB. The Easter Crops All houses that will be m crop for Easter will show color now, and should receive very good care in regard to watering, so that they are not allowed to become too dry, and thus hurt the buds. As is often the case, all sorts of insects, diseases, etc., are held responsible for the deformed buds when in reality they are usually deformed by the growers' neglect to water them enough when the critical time is on. Beauties will seldom crop as heavy as the other varieties, and they therefore will escape this as they will stand a little more drying. This, however, should not be carried to any extremes as the Beauties are as lilcely to suffer from being too dry as the other varieties, and that is what will account for so many "blind" Beauties as they are sometimes called. The longer days are now here, and the weather is bound to be more or less bright, and if the houses are making any growth at all there will be little danger of getting them too wet. Another reason for not letting them get too dry, is that the soil, especially if it is heavy soil, is bound to crack up, and by so doing will tear the roots to pieces, so that the plants will receive a bad check, to say the least. To put additional color into the buds it is advisable to scatter a little soot over the surface of the benches; not a great deal but just enough to blacken the soil a little. This will then be watered in, and the plants will benefit thereby. A little of it can also be mixed into the manure water, but as soon as the buds begin to show color and the crop is heavy we would rather use the former method, and avoid using the liquid manure for a while. Although there are times when Easter will bring better prices, we never force or hold the plants back to have the crop come in for that time. There are so many other special flowers grown that there is a pos- sibility of the prices being lower than on the average day. Mildew Watch out these warn*! spring days and nights for the ever-ready enemy of the rose — mildew. Keep the houses sufficiently warm at night, and do not take the night fireman off just yet. There may be cold snaps, and if the houses are not kept right you will be inviting trouble. Put a little sulphur on the pipes every now and then; not too much, say a little every twenty feet or so. This ran also be mixed with a little lime, to take the strength out of it a little, and then applied. What lime really does is to fill in a good deal of the space where the sulphur would otherwise be, and thus there will be less siilphur on the pipes than there would be :f sulphur were used alone. The pipes should neyer^ carry more than 8 lbs. of steam when the sulphur is applied, as the more steam they carry the hotter they will be, and the sulphur will evaporate more rapidly, and if they are too hot it will go into the air at once, making the fumes too strong, and these strong fumes are liable to bleach the buds, or even hurt the foliage to some extent. Where no steam is used, then a little lime and sulphur mixed together will do nicely if dusted on the plants when the weather is clear and the sun shines. Do not, however, apply the mixture too thick, as this would prove harmful. It does not have to show on the plants. A fine dusting is better than a heavy one in all cases. Another way to help check an attack of mildew is to apply a spray of Fungine as soon as the mildew becomes visible. This will kill all that is liv- ing, and then regulate the air so that there will be no danger of getting another dose of it. Houses that have more or less of the mildew all the time will have to be watched all the more carefully. The best place to tell if mildew is gi'owing is to look at the old spots where the mildew had been before. It will show signs of life right here to start with. Shifting the Young Stock Keep the young plants coming all along, and never for a day allow them to get too dry or pot bound. As soon as they have formed a nice mass of roots, enough, say, to hold the ball of earth together, they should be shifted into larger pots. Clean pots should be used, especially for the last potting, for we hardly can know just how long the plants are to remain in these. Have them well crocked, so that there will be perfect drain- age. Many plants are spoiled by improper drainage, for if not crocked well the soil will soon stop up the hole in the pot and then sour soil will result. The soil for the final potting can be as heavy as the soil to be used in the benches later on. Use more bonemeal in this than in the soil for previous pottings, for the plants are stronger now and the roots are hardier and they will be able to stand the food. Bonemeal It will not be advisable to use bonemeal from now on, especially on houses that are to be taken out early. The bone dissolves slowly and the plants will not get the benefit from it, and unless the soil is used on the fields or garden, a larger percentage of plant food will be thrown away, and at the prices we have to pay for all the raw material that we use in our business it is a very poor policy to allow several dollars' worth of plant food to be thrown away. Discarded rose soil is rich enough to grow general garden crops in as it comes from the benches, and will require little manure to grow good March 28, 1914 HORTICULTURE 465 vegetables. In fact it is used in many jilacos in the change, ami \\v must cliange, too, if we are to remain place of manure or fertilizers. . up-to-date. The Novelties Tying the Roses in the Boxes There are some verv attractive novelties being put In shijiping the longer grades of roses, say fancies and out by the leading firms whose business it is to dis- specials, it is well to pass a rope through the box at the tribute and introduce these. Look them over very care- sides and around the bottom on the outside, so that the fullv. and .see if there are not some that will, or ought ends can be tied on the inside, and so hold the stems of to rcsjiond well to the treatment that they will receive tlie cut lilooms in positron, even though the bo.\ may be in vour sroenhouses. Some of them will no doubt do turned in every way. This is a very good way to do, and wonderful things when planted by themselves, and t^e only thing one can go wrong on is the leaves that ffivcn the special treatment that they require. This, may be crushed. This, however, is very little for with iiowcver, does not say that they will do this all the time ordinary care the loss of foliage by breaking is very under all conditions and different system of culture, slight. To try them out place tliem in a bench somewhere ~ where thev will receive treatment same as your growers C^rwre^v TllffQtr^ttnn are used to giving the plants. If they do well go in for V-UVCl llluaLlcttiUll them. Many times the growers are responsible for the We selected for our cover design this week one of the failure of this and that variety for there are some that prettiest plant arrangements we have seen for a long will require a little different treatment from the general time. Unfortunately the photograph falls short of show- run of plants. This, however, will not be admitted by ing its dainty and graceful character. It was the work some growers who insist that a rose is a rose and tliat of the gardener for W. B. Thompson, Yonkers, all ought to grow under the one treatment. This idea is X. Y., winning the $100 prize offered by Mrs. D. wrong, and we are glad to note it is not followed every- Willis James for group of flowering and foliage, stove where. If it were, few of the new roses would meet and greenhouse plants, airanged for effect. 100 square with the success that thev have. Things and times feet, at the New York Flower Show. .... Spring Musings.... Scanning the horticultural horizon on this, the first day of spring. I can see nothing but a bright and prosperous season ahead of those who, with faith in their profession have gone ahead and pre- pared, not only for an ordinary but unusual busy season. Especially in the plant line there is no surplus stock anywhere, and some lines are already exhausted. The country at large is returning to its normal ])rosperous condition, witli an unusual activity in all industrial centres. This improvement was already very visible last fall. Xevcr in the history of the bulb business was there such a shortage at the end of the season. I would advise the plantsmen to prepare for prosperity. Those that do a so-termed catalogue busi- ness should publish more than ever of this class of literature, some of which are getting to be regular works of art. Those that do their advertising in the columns in Horticulture and other papers of same character, should double their spaces and bring their stock before the buyers. , The method of personal calls on the would-be -buyer which has been much in use of late, seems to be rather overdone. In foi-mer years, a representative of a horticultural establishment was a welcome vis- itor at anv of the florists' or private establishments, a sort of a medium for carrying information of horticul- tural interest. Nowadays the same man is told he is the seventeenth man who called during the week and in a good many cases is received in tJie same way as the book or sewing machine agents. This, how- ever, does not apply in the case of the real gardener or florist, who is always ready to receive his fellow- craftsmen in a professional way. Publicity should be more sought through the hditicuhurai cxliibition and flower show. It should be . the practise of even- florist to grow a few specimens, either in the line in which he is engaged, or a s]>ecial line that he might take up and bring licfore the pulilic at such exhibitions. Unfortunately, this missionary work is left to a few florists, while the others do not exert themselves or spend either ti?rio or monev on such purpose, Init still derive direct or indirect benefits from such exhibitions. The public cannot ask for anything which they do not know exists, and it is only through the exhibition they can get acquainted with the different plants and flowers. Finallv, look at your calling as your profession, and not as a trade. Instead of enticing a cus- tomer from your competitors?, create a new one for yourself. Work in harmony with your competitor and it will make vour life more pleasant and your efforts better recognized. W. A. Manda. 466 H 0 E T I C U L T TJ R E March 28, 1914 horticulture: VOL. XIX MARCH 28, 1914 NO. 13 PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 11 Hamilton Place, Boston, Mass. Telephone, Oxford 293. WM. J. STEWART, Editor and Manager. SUBSCBIPTION BATES: One Year, in advance, $1.00; To Foreigrn Conntries, $2.00; To Canada, $1.60. ADVERTISING RATES: Per inch, 30 inches to page $1.00 DlBConnts on Contracts for consecutive insertions, as follows: One montli (4 times), 5 per cent.; three months (13 times), 10- per cent.; six months (26 tinies), 20 per cent.; one year (62 times), SO per cent. FBg:e and half page space, special rates on application. ■ntered as second-class matter December 8, 1904, at the Post Office at Boston, Masa., under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. CONTENTS COVER DESIGN Page NOTES ON CULTURE OF FLORISTS' STOCK— Car- nation Ground — Plants for Vases and Boxes — Pre- paration for Easter — Starting Achimenes — Trans- planting Seedlings — Salvia Cuttings — John J. M. Farrell 463 ROSE GROWING UNDER GLASS— The Easter Crops — Mildew — Shifting the Young Stock — Bonemeal — The Novelties — Tying the Roses in Boxes — Arthur C. Ruzicka 464 COVER ILLUSTRATION 463 SPRING MUSINGS— W. A. Manda 465 NEW YORK SPRING FLOWER SHOW— A Splendid Exhibition — F. R. Pierson, Portrait — The Ferns — The Rose Plants 467 The Orchids — The Roses — The Retailers — Japanese Garden — Society Headquarters — Banquet to Judges — Brooklyn Day — Gardeners' Reunion — The Awards.. 468 View in Exhibition Hall 469 Exhibit of George M. Stumpp — Illustration 470 The H. H. Charles Cup— Illustration 471 The Trade Displays 472 PHILADELPHIA SPRING SHOW 473 BANQUET TO THE S. A. F. EXECUTIVE BOARD— Illustrated 474 ■GROWING SWEET PEAS— iToMOj-fJ Nichols 475 THE MAKING OF A COUNTRY HOME— TTie late J. A. Pettigrew 476 SEED TRADE — Government Seeds— Another Seed Postage Bill, Curtis Nye Smith 490 OF INTEREST TO RETAIL FLORISTS: New Flower Stores — Steamer Departures 492 Flowers by Telegraph 493 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES— Lancaster County Florists' -Club — Cook County Florists' Association — Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Baltimore — American Rose Society 494 Club and Society Notes , 495 DURING RECESS— Essex County, N. J. Florists' Club. 495 FLOWER MARKET REPORTS: Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Cincinnati 499 New York, Philadelphia. 501 St. Louis, Washington 506 OBITUARY— Melvin Folsom— Byron L. Smith— The Late Edward Meehan 506 SOILS AND FERTILIZERS— Pro/. H. J. Wheeler 507 MISCELLANEOUS: Visitors' Register 473 Mail Importations of Plants Forbidden — C. L. Mar- latt 475 Personal 476 New Corporations 479 News Notes 493-506 Philadelphia Notes 506 Floriculture Day at Amherst 508 Greenhouses Building or Contemplated. 510 Fires — Patents Granted 510 One of the prime attractions at the New A schedule York Flower Show this week is the group suggestion of great specimen Eambler Eoses in bloom, exhibited by M. H. Walsh. Such wonderful examples of this class of roses would create a sensation anywhere in the world and constitute a prime drawing card for visitors. It is unfortunate, however, that the only class in the schedule offering a prize ap- proaching in value the merits of such an important ex- hibit is that for group "arranged for effect." Compe- tition between a group of specimens of this character and a display of smaller plants massed for color effect and general arrangement is hardly fair to either of the exhibitors or to the judges, there being so little in com- ■ mon to the two entries excepting their worthiness for the largest possible prize. The expense of transportation of these plants to and fro would practically eat up the largest premium offered. Ani^ther year perhaps the schedule committee will give further consideration to this matter. The absence of Mr. Walsh's roses from the show would have left a big gap. Our list of visitors present in New York The benefit this week, attracted there by the Flower of travel Show, while very incomplete, is a very good example of the class of people in the profession who can be depended upon to show up when any event of sufficient magnitude is in progress within a few hundred or more miles. The same names will appear again among the attendants at the S. A. F. Convention in Boston next August. It is to be noted that these men, although they spend money and time most freely in attending these exhibitions and society affairs, are never impoverished and, taken on an average, will size up respectably as against those who stay at home, often on the plea that they cannot afford to go to such gatherings. It might be well for these latter to give some thought as to whether there is not some rela- tionship of cause and effect in the social prominence and business repute most of these untiring convention- ites enjoy. There are, unquestionably, some exceptions on Ijoth sides but it is a sound pro]50sition that the man who travels and comes in frequent contact with his fel- low craftsman stands to beat out his neighbor who elects to "flock by himself" all the time. Of the various problems which the differ- Afflliation ent national and local organizations find confronting them and calling for some attempt at solution, perhaps the most important and far-reaching is the question of closer alliance between the various isolated local organizations, of which there are now many in all sections of the country. The prob- lem is a many-sided one. The desirability of some method of co-operation or affiliation that will be gen- erally acceptable and practical is not disputed by many but the recent discussions on the topic in some of the leading florists' clubs show very plainly that it will take some time and careful thought yet before anything like a generally satisfactory plan can be worked out in detail. The spirit of affiliation is in the air and so the time is opportune for threshing oiit something that will hold together. Even if it does fall short of the roseate dreams of some of the enthusiasts, that will be better than a structure hastily reared, fundamentally weak and liable to collapse in the first stormy weather. The S. A, F. Executive Board had a good long tussle with the subject and the report of their deliberations will be eagerly looked for. March 28, 1914 HORTICULTURE 467 NEW YORK GRAND SPRING FLOWER SHOW A Splendid exhibition, running smoothly all through this week with excellent promise of financial success. Descriptive notes, list of awards, and list of exhibitors in trade section. The big New York exhibition is drawing towards its close as we go to press. Thus far it has been a great success and there is every reason to expect that wlien the receipts and dis- bursements are counted up the bal- ance will be found on the right side. Nothing but praise and approval has been heard from visitors or exhibitors. The arrangements in every depart- ment of the undertaking appear to have been well made, for everything has run smoothly and rarely has an affair so large been carried on with so little friction. The opening found things in a fair condition of readiness, the judges were prompt in getting to work and the results of their deci- sions were quickly and accurately re- corded and disseminated. Of dissatis- faction or protesting there was very little, considering the extent of the show and the high average excellence of the material shown in the many classes. The exhibitors made a proud record for quality, this feature as well as the general arrangement and placing of the exhibits being distinctly ahead of last year. The trade exhibits consisted very largely of plants, greenhouse struc- tures and horticultural material, few florist supply houses being represent- ed as compared with the S. A, F. trade shows and artificial stuff being con- spicuously absent. The retail florists got in this time "with both feet" and, as was to be ex- pected, they got the lion's share of at- tention by the visitors, especially the ladies, and their booths were con- stantly crowded with curious or admir- ing throngs. On the sjiecial cut-flower days, however, the flower exhibits on the mezzanine floor became the great centre of attraction, the roses particu- larly getting an ovation. The staging of the cut roses on the mezzanine floor made that section the mecca for an enthusiastic multitude on Monday afternoon. Never has a finer display of greenhouse-grown roses been made. Hadley was the reigning sensation, but she was closely pressed for premier position by a vase of magnificent spe- cimens of the wonderful Killarney Brilliant. The Hubbard medal was not awarded. It was felt that such an award should not be hastily be- stowed and it has been arranged that the executive committee of the Amer- ican Rose Society shall prepare a list of varieties qualified to compete and devise a plan whereby the awarding of this important trophy may be wise- ly safeguarded. Perhaps the most unique sensa- tion from tlie gardeners' point of view was the big group of Griffin's new Gloriosas, exhibited by Julius Roehrs Co. It was an unprecedented display of these charming subjects. While on the subject of Roehrs' exhibits we might say that the almost limitless F. R. PlEBSON Ch.iirm,Tn Flower Show Committee. facilities of this eminent house have never been more convincingly demon- strated. It the founder of the firm could have come back to life again and seen the magnificent groups of or- chids, stove plants, azaleas and other things bearing his name on the prize cards his delight would have been un- bounded. The bulbous displays were very ex- tensive and made a brilliant spectacle on the mezanine floor. Their omis- sion from the main floor detracted somewhat from the general color brightness here as compared with last year, but otherwise the change was a decided improvement. The Darwin tulips were a novelty in forced bulb exhibiting and came in for much at- tention. The beautiful soft pale pink Psyche was especially admired. The orchid entries were numerous and extensive, many rare and beauti- ful novelties being shown by nearly a score of exhibitors. Thos. Roland's acacia group was not as extensiTe as the one he staged last year, but it was still beyond all possibility of rivalry. A part of the group had been shown in Boston the previous week, but all were still in perfect condition. Mr. Roland won first in every entry he made. Massed color eifect on the main floor was well-carried by the rhododendrons, lilacs and azaleas. The new French hydrangeas were shown in large num- bers and fine finish by several exhib- itors and came in for much admira- tion by the public. These and the massed cyclamen and schizanthus groups added greatly to the effective- ness of the spectacle. THE FERNS. Ferns certainly made a new record on this occasion. F. R. Pierson Com- pany's great display of Nephrolepis varieties has never been equalled for number and perfection of specimens. W. A. Manda had also a great group, the crowning feature of which was Polypodium Mandaianum. Julius Roehrs' Company's Polypodium glau- cophyllum crispum was a decided novelty, shown for the first time and well worthy of the special award given to it. A. N. Pierson had Adian- tum Farleyense in scores of well- grown specimens. F. R. Pierson's Nephrolepis group contained no lesa than 33 distinct varieties. THE ROSE PLANTS. The rose plant entries made a naag- nificent show of color in which M. H. Walsh and A. Schultheis predomi- nated. Walsh's wonderful Rambler* have never been displayed in finer form or to greater advantage. There were about thirty of these great train- ed specimens, from 5 to 7 feet tall and 3 to 4 feet through. Among the varie- ties undisseniinated or of recent la- 468 HOETICULTURE March 28, 1914 troduction were several polyantha seedlings— one very distinct with un- usually large flowers, medium pink with white base to the petals; another with medium-sized flowers, with rich glossy foliage; Regina, a pale salmon pinli with waved petals, Mr. Walsh re- gards as the gem of the collection. These plants were all in tubs 20-22 inches in diameter. Mrs. M. H. Walsh 18 a porcelain white, with more petals and larger bloortis than White Doro- thy. THE ORCHIDS. The orchid displays were not only very extensive, but they were also very rich in novelties. Among the Julius Roehrs' collection we noticed such gems as' CymbidiumxPauwelsii and C.xSanderianum; Odontioda Brad- shawie O. Charlesworthi and O. Thwai- tesse; CypripediumxMaudiae variety non plus ultra; Laelio-Cattleya Domin- iana; OdontoglossumxEximium. 0.x Jasper; O.xArdentissimuni; O.xQueen of Gaton. E. B. Dane showed a beauti- ful plant of Odontioda Bradshawae. Clement Moore had many fine things, such as the pure white Laelio-Cattleya Digbyana Imperative Derussie. The ar- rangement of colors in his exhibit was exquisite. THE ROSES. The rose men descended upon New York on Monday morning and were soon in possession of a goodly section of the mezzanine floor at the exhibi- tion hall. Secretary Hammond estab- lished his headquarters nearby and all was hustle and bustle as the thou- sands of big luscious roses, some of them as tall as the men who carried tliem, were unpacked and gradually found their places in the long rows of vases in the enclosure set apart for their reception. Competition was close and the judges' task was far from easy. Of American Beauty, there were but three entries in the class for vases of 100 but they were all very fine. The sen- sation of the show was the glorious crimson Hadley, raised by Montgom- ery Co. and shown by A. N. Pierson. It won the society's gold medal as the best new rose not yet disseminated. American or foreign, also the May prize for best 2.5 of any undisseminat- ed variety. It was close pressed for premier position, however, by a vase of superb blooms of Killarney Bril- liant from Robert Scott & Son. as the premium list shows. My Maryland and Mrs. Taft showed their fine stay- ing qualities by opening up to perfec- tion on the second day. Poor Bride and Bridesmaid are practically exter- minated as forcing roses, not a bloom of either being shown. There were a few Bonsilene still. Sunburst made a fine appearance. Radiance proved worthy of its bright name and Killar- ney Queen was in every feature a queen. Manda's Cherokee found many sentimental worshipers. Mignon made a poor impression shown in sprays, ragged and straggly; a pretty little thing but at a disadvantage used in this way. elaborate displays. Max Schling had a very extensive space in garden form which he termed The Garden of Flora. Baskets and jardinieres and other plant and flower design work were shown in great variety also a dinner table decoration and a Japanese gar- den of great merit, together with gar- den statuary, the whole electrically il- lumined. George Stumpp also had a very extensive display about 50 ft. front. The central feature of this booth was the unique illumined show case, which appears in the acompany- ing illustration. The front was a sheet of plate glass about ten feet square framed in cypress. Under- neath was a compartment filled with ice and the shower bouquet and other floral work looked beautiful against the dark green velvet drapings of the interior. Charles A. Dards' booth was finished in front with birch bark and showed a large variety of floral baskets taste- fully arranged and displayed on a background of velvet flanked with stately palms. Alfred T. Bunyard also had a tasteful booth the background being a large mirror framed in fol- iage and flowering plants. JAPANESE GARDEN. The Japanese Garden by George E. M. Stumpp was a centre of interest constantly, visitors standing at the railing which surrounded it and intent- ly studying its details from all sides. ■The exhibit was about 16 ft. square and presented in miniature a charac- teristic Japanese landscape comprising between thirty and forthy distinct gar- dens with plantings, structures of var- ious kinds, bridges, brooks and ponds, etc. The water was constantly run- ning through the gardens, being pumped by a miniature electric pump concealed underneath. It is stated that Mr. Stumpp was engaged for months on this exhibit and the truth of this is evident to anyone seeing it, for it is a marvel of ingenuity and patience. THE RETAILERS. Not many of the New York retailers made their appearance as exhibitors, but those who did enter made very SOCIETY HEADQUARTERS. One of the most interesting and evi- dently best appreciated features was the spacious lattice-enclosed head- quarters of the Horticultural Society of New York. It was elaborately adorned with plants and flowers and rich furnishings inside, and with a flower bed along the front of the en- closure. Here Mr. P. R. Newbold and other active officials held a continual reception, and ladies visiting the show found an excellent place to sit down and rest. Many new members were thus acquired for the society. BANQUET TO JUDGES The judges and a number of others including members of the horticultural press were invited to an informal din- ner at the Vanderbilt Hotel, on Satur- day evening. F. R. Pierson, chairman of the flower show committee and C. H. Totty sat at the head of the table. No speeches were made, which was quite a relief tor once and every one was permitted to enjoy himself in his own way, to the accompaniment of de- lightful music and among rare and beautiful surroundings, this being one of the most recent additions to New York's swell hotels. There were about fifty in the party, representing widely separated sections of the country, all happy in the consiousness of a difficult duty having been zealously performed and with no fear of the consequences. BROOKLYN DAY. Tuesday was "Brooklyn Day" at the show. The Borough officials were the guests of the Brooklyn committee, which comprised in its memberships most of the leading Brooklyn florists under the chairmanship of A. L. Miller. Brooklyn was irrespressible on Tues- day evening and it wasn't the fault of her fiorists if anybody escaped uncon- vinced of Brooklyn's prominence on the map. GARDENERS' REUNION. The gardeners' reunion on Tuesday afternoon and evening, March 24, was a great success. We beg the indulgence of our readers this week and hope to have an interesting story of this jovial event for our next issue. THE AWARDS. Following is the list of awards, reg- ular and special, as reported up to the the evening of Wednesday, March 25. Important classes are in reserve for the closing days of the week and we shall make full report on these in our next issue. SECTION A. Plants in Flower — Private Growers. Acacia. 3 plants, 1st, Berton H. and Howard Bowdon, Oceanic, N. J., gard. Percy E. Hicks. Acacia specimen, 1st, Mrs. F. A. Con- stable, Mamaroneck, N. Y., gard. James Stuart. Amaryllis, 2'> plants, 25 varieties, 1st, Mrs. D. Willis James, Madison, N. J., gard. \Vm. Duckbam. Amaryllis. 1'2 plants, 12 varieties, 1st, Mrs. D. Willis James. Antbiiiium specimen. 1st, Mrs. B. B. Tiittle. Naugatuck. ft., 2d, Mrs. J. H. Wrigbt. Begonia, 6 plants, 1st W. B. Thompson, Yonkers, N. Y. Cineraria hybrids, 6 plants, 1st, C. K. G. Billings, Fort Washington Aye., gard. James Bell : 2d, Tbomas Aitchison, Mam- aroneck. Cineraria stellata. 6 plants, 1st, W. B. Thompson ; 2d. Benjamin Stern, Roslyn. Cineraria, specimen, 1st, W. B. Thomp- son: 2d, H. L. Pratt. Glen Cove. Cyclamen. 2.j plants, 1st, A. Lewisohn, gard. James B. Canning; 2d, Mrs. F. A. Constable. Mamaroneck. C.vclamen. 12 plants. 1st. Percy Chubb, Glen Coye. sard. F. Honeyman. Chorizema. specimen, 1st, Mrs. F. A. Constable. Genista, specimen, 1st, Miss Blanche Potter. Ossinlng, gard. George Witin^er. Hydrangea, 0 plants, 1st, Wm. Ziegler, Jr.. Noroton. Ct.. gard. A. Biescbke: 2d. .Tohn Wanamaker, Wyncote, Pa., gard. John H. nodds. Hydrangea, specimen. 1st, Wm. Ziegler, Jr.; 2d. ,Tohn Wanamaker. Imantophyllum. ."> plants. 1st, .Tohn Wanamaker: 2d. P. M. Warburg. Scars- dale. N. Y'., gard. F. C. Luckenbacker. Lilac. 12 plants. 1st, John. Wanamaker; 2d. P. M. Warburg. Marguerite, specimen. 2d, Mrs. J. B. Trevor. Yonkers. N. Y'. ; gard. Howard Nichols. Primula, 12 plants, 1st, Percy Chubb. Primula, 6 plants, 1st. Percy Chubb. Primula obconica. 12 plants. 1st. Percy Chubb. Glen Cove: 2rt. .Tohn Wanamaker. Rhododendron. ", iilants. 3 varieties, 1st, V.'. B. Thompson. Schizantbus. 0 plants. 1st. W. B. Thompson : 2d, A. Lewisohn. Schizauthus, specimen. 1st, C. K. G. Billings: 2d. A. Lewisohn. Flowering plants, any variety : 1st. F. E .Lewis. Rideefield. Ct., gard. Jas. Bal- lantyne; 2d, W. B. Thompson. Flowering and foliage, stove am" gr en- March 28, 1914 HOETICULTURE 469 THE NEW YORK SHOW Genkkal ViKW IN Easteu.x Se(TKi-\ ok Main Hai.i General View in Western Section of Main Hall. 470 H 0 K T I C TJ L T U R E March 28, 1914 house, plants, arranged for effect, 100 sq. ft., 1st. W. B. Tbompson. SECTION B. Plants in Flower — Commercial Grow- ers. Acacia, collection. 200 sq. ft.. 1st, Thomas Roland. Nahaut, Mr.ss. Acacia, 6 plants. 1st, Thomas Roland ; 2d, Julius Koehrs Co.. Rutherford. N. J. Acacia. 3 plants. 1st, Thomas Roland ; 2d, Julius Roehrs Co.; 3d, Knight & Struck Co. Acacia, specimen, 1st, Thomas Rolaud ; 2d, Julius Roehrs Co. Azalea Indica, 100 sq. ft., 1st, Julius Roehrs Co. Azalea Indica. 12 plants, not less than 6 Tarifties. 1st. Julius Roehrs Co. Azalea Indica, 6 plants, 1st, Julius Roehrs Co. ; 2d, A. N. Pierson, Cromwell Ct. Bou;iaiuville.T. 6 plants, 1st, L. Dupuy, Whitestone, L. I. Cyclamen, 25 plants, 2d. Julius Roehrs Co Erica, Epacris and Boronia, 1st. Knight & Strucl! Co. EJrica. 6 plants, 1st. Thomas Roland ; 2d. Knight & Struck Co.; 3d. Louis Du- puy. Hydrangeas, 150 sq. ft,. Silver oup, Julius Roehrs Co.; 2d. Louis Dupuy. Hydrangea, 6 plants. 1st. Dryer Bros.. Whitestone. N. Y. ; 2d. Ix>ui.s Dupuy. Lilac. 12 plants, Julius Roehrs Co. Marguerite, 6 plants 1st, Madsen & Christeuson, Woodridge. N. J. Marguerite, specimen, 1st, Madsen & Christensou. Rhododendron. 12 plants. 1st, A. N. Pier- son ; 2d, F. K. Pierson Co., Tarrytown, N. T. Rhododendron, 6 plants, silver cup, F. R. Pierson Co. Rhododendron, 3 plants, 1st, F. R. Pier- son Co. Flowering and foliage, stove and green- house plants, silver cup, Julius Roehrs Co.; 2d, Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. Forced shrubs, herbaceous plants, ar- ranged for effect, 1st, Boiibink & Atkins. SECTION C. Palms and Foliage Plants — Private Growers. Croton, IJ plants, 12 vars.. 1st. W. B. Thompson. Croton. specimen. 1st. Mrs. J. B. Trevor. Dracaena, 8 plants, 1st. John Wana- maker. Dracaena, specimen, 1st, John Wana- maker. Kentia Forsteriana, 1st, Mrs, F. A. Con- stable. Kentia Bclmoreana. 1st. Mrs. J. Hood, Wright. New York. gard. Chas, Webber. Phoenix Roebelenil, 2 plants, 1st, B. Stern. Phoenix rnpieola, 1st, Mrs. J. Hood Wright. Palm, specimen, 1st, Mrs. M. Coekcroft, Xaugaiuck, Cr.. gard. A. Paterson ; 2d. John Wanamaker. Six foliage plants, exclusive of palms, 1st, Mrs. D. Willis James; 2d. W. B. Thompson, Specimen foliage plant. 1st, John Wana- maker; 2d, Wm. H. Fisher. New Canaan. Ct. SECTION D. Palms and Foliage Plants — Commer- cial Growers. Areca lutescens, specimen. 2d. W. A. Manda. South Orange, N. J.' Cocos Australis. 1st. W. A. Manda. Cocos plumosus. 1st. Julius Roehrs Co.; 2d, Erotic Nurseries. Secaucus, N. J.; 3d. W. A. Manda. Dracaena. 12 plants, 1st. W. A. Manda: 2d. Julius Roehrs Co.; 3d. Bobbink & Atkins. Dracaena, specimen, any varietv. 1st. Julius Roehrs Co.; 2d. W. A. Manda. Ficus pandurata. 1st, W. A. Manda; 2d. Bobbink & Atkins. Kentia Belmoreana. 1st. Bobbink & At- kins; 2d. W. A, Manda. Kentia Forsteriana. 1st. Julius Roehrs Co.; 2d. W. A. Manda. Phoenix Roebelinii. 2 plants, 1st. Ex- otic Nursery; 2d. Julius Roehrs Co. Phoenix rupicola, 1st. W. A. Manda. Phoenix, any other variety. 1st. Julius Eoehra Co. Palms, other than above. 12 plants, 12 varieties, 1st. W. A. Manda ; 2d .Julius Roehrs Co. Palm, specimen, 1st, Julius Roehrs Co. ; 2d, W. A. Manda. Flower Showcase in Booth of George M. Stumpp. Stove and greenhouse plants. 6 plants, 1st. W, A. Manda ; 2d. Julius Roehrs Co. Y'ew trees, C trained plants, 1st Bob- bink & .\tkins. Miscellaneous Plants — Commercial Growers. Bay trees, 2 plants, pyramidal, 1st. Julius Roehrs Co.; 2d, Bobbink & At- I'.ins. Bay trees, 2 plants, standard. 1st. Julius Roehrs Co.; 2d. Bobbink & Atkins Co. Bay trees, 2 plants, columnar. 1st. Bob- bink & Atkins: 2d. Exotic Nursery. Box trees. 2 plants, pyramidal. 1st. Bob- bink & Atkins; 2d. Julius Roehrs Co. Box trees, 2 plants, standard. 1st, Ex- otic Nursery; 2d. Bobbink & Atkins. Box trees. 2 plants, bush. 1st, Bobbink & Atkins: 2d. Julius Roehrs Co. Box trees, ij trained plants, 1st, Bob- bink & Atkins. Conifers, 25 plants, 25 varieties, 1st, Bobbink & Atkins. 2d F. R. Pierson Co. Japanese maples. 6 plants. 1st. Thomas Meehan's Sons. Oermantown. Pa, SECTION F. Ferns — Private Growers. Adiantum cuneatum, specimen, 1st, W, B. Thompson. Adiantum. any other varietv, 1st, Mrs. D. Willis James: 2d. B. Stern. Cibotium Scheidii. 1st. John Wana- maker; 2d. H, W. Boettgers Estate. River- dale-on-Hudscu. gard. Rudolph Heider- kamp. ■ (roninphlebiuni subauriculatum. 1st. Mrs, J. B. Trevor; 2d. Mrs. J. Hood Wright. Fern, anv other variety, 1st, B. Stern; 2d. W. B, Thompson, Selaginella. speoimen plant, any vari- ety. 1st, B. Stern. SECTION G. Ferns — Commercial Growers. Cibotium Sohfidii. 1st. W. A. Manda. Ferns, 12 plants, 12 varieties, 1st, W. A. Manda. Nephrolepis exaltata Bostoniensis, 1st, Louis Dupuy; 2d. F. R, Pierson Co. Nepiirolepis. any other variety. 1st, F. R Pierson Co, : 2d. Dreyer Bros. Collection of Nephrolepis. silver cup, F. R. Pierson Co. : 2d. W. A. Manda. Stag's Horn Fern. 3 plants. 1st, W. A. Manda; 2d. Jnlius Roehrs Co. Tree Fern. 1st, W. A, Manda. Fern, specimen, any other variety. 1st, Julius Roehrs Co.: 2d, A, N. Pierson. SECTION H. Bulbous Plants — Private Growers. Hyacinths, 3 10-inch pans, white. 1st. C. K, G. Billings; 2d. Mrs. D. Willis .lames. Hyacinths, pink or red, 1st, Mrs. D. Willis James; 2d, John T. Pratt. Hyacinths, light blue. 1st. C. K. G. Billings; 2d, Mrs. D. Willis James. Hyacinths, dark blue. 1st, Mrs. D. Willis James; 2d, John T, Pratt. Lilies. 12 pots. 1st. W. B. Thompson. Lily of the Valley. 3 10-inch pans, 1st, Henry Gould, Port Washington, gard. Wm. Vert ; 2d. C. K, G, Billings. Narcissus, short or medium trumpet, fl 10-inch pans. 1st, John T. Pratt; 2d, E. Fardel. Booth Estate. Great Neck. Narcissus, Glory of Leiden, 1st, E. Far- dell; '-'d, John T, Pratt. Narcissus. Bicolor or Victoria, 1st, C. K. G. Billings; 2d. John T. Pratt. Narcissus Empress. 1st, John T. Pratt; 2d. C. K. G. Billings. Narcissus Emperor. 1st. John T. Pratt; 2d, James A. MacDonald. Flushing, gard. R. Hughes. Narcissus Golden Spur, 1st. H. L. Pratt, Glen Cove, gard. Henry Oaut; 2d, C. K. G. Billings. Narcissus Double Von Sion, 1st, H. L. Pratt ; 2d. E. Fardel. Tulips. Early Single, 12 10-inch pans, 1st, E, Fardel. March 28, 1914 HOKTICULTURE 471 Tulips, Early Single, 6 10-lnch pans, 1st, E. Fardel. Tulips, Darwin, 12 10-incb pans. 1st. James A. MacDonald; 2d, H. L. Pratt. Bulbs, arranged for effect, 1st, E. Far- del. Bulbs, arranged for effect with foliage plants, 1st, Mrs. D. Willis .lames. SECTION I. Bulbous Plants — Commercial Growers. Lilies, 25 pots, 1st, Louis Dupuy; 2d, John Meisem, Elmhurst. Lilies, 50 pots, 1st, Louis Dupuy; 2d, Jobn Meisem. Lily of tbe Valley, 20 10-incb pans, 1st, Wm. H. Siebrecbt, Astoria, N. Y. ; 2d, Julius Roebrs Co. Narcissus, 20 lOinch pans. 1st. Anton Sebultbels, College Point, N. Y. Tulips, early single, 1st, Anton Schul- tlieis. Tulips, doable, 1st, Anton Schullheis. Miscellaneous bulbs, collection. Silver cup, Anton Scbultlieis. SECTION J. Orchid Plants — Private Growers. Collection arranse* for effect, 1st, Clement Moore. Hackensack, N. J., gard. J. P. Mossman. Three plants. 1st, Clement Moore. Brasso-Cattleya tr Brasso-Laelia, 1st, Clement Moore. Cattleya Schroe?pheiison-s Sons, Oak Lane, Pa. 50 Ladv HiUingdon, 1st, F. R. Pierson Co.; 2d, A. N. Pierson. 50 Sunburst, 1st. John Stephenson s Sons; 2d, Harry O. May, Summit, N. J. jO Mrs. Aaron Ward, 1st, A. N. Pierson. 50 Mv Maryland, Istj John Welsh Young. Gerraantown, Pa,: 2d, F,d. Towill, Roslyn. Pa. . > , * u 50 Mrs. Taft (Antoine Rivoire), 1st, b. J. Renter & Son. Westerly, R^ I. 50 Irish Fire Flame. 1st, Robert Scott & Son, Sharon Hills, Pa. 50 Mme. Cecile Bruiiner, 1st, F. K. Pier- sou Co.; 2d, A. N. Pierson. 50 any other disseninaled variety, white, 1st, Brant ,Jl Hentz: 2rt, Glide Bros. 50 do. pink. 1st. John Welsh Young; 2d, F H Kramer, Washington, D. C, 50 do. yellow, 1st. A. N Pierson 25 American Beauty, 1st, L. A. Noe; -d, A. Farenuald, " Roslyn, Pa.; 3d, Myers iV Saratnian. 25 Milady, 1st, A. N. Pierson. '>5 Mrs George Sbnwyer, 1st, L. A. iSoe. 25 Mrs. Charles Russell, 1st, Montgom- ery Bros., Hadley, Mass. 25 Killarney, 1st. Jos. Heacock; 2d, A. N. . Pierson. 25 White Killarney, 1st, A. N. Pierson, 2d. F. R. Pierson Co. 20 Killarney Queen, 1st, A. N. Pierson ; 2rt, F. K. Pierson Co. , , ,. , 25 Richmond, 1st, L. B. Coddmgtou, Murray Hill, N. J.; 2d, A. Farenwald 25 Radiance, 1st, Jos. Heacock; 2d, John Stephenson's Sons. 25 Lady HilKngdon, 1st, J. Towill; 2d. Jos. Heacock. 25 Sunburst, 1st, John Stephenson s Sons: 2d, L. B. Coddington. •'5 Mrs Aaron Ward. 1st. A. N. Pierson. 25 My Maryland, 1st, John Welsh Young : 2d, J. Doremus, Madison. N. J. 25 Mrs. Taft (Antoine Rivoire), 1st, A. N. Pierson. 25 Bon Silene, 1st, Harry O. May, Sum- mit, N. J. 25 Irish Fire Flame, 1st, Roliert Scott & Son. 25 Mme. Cecile Eruiiner, 1st, A. N. Pier- son ; 2d, F. It. Pierson Co. 25 anv other disseminated variety, white. 1st, W. A. Manda; 2d, Brant & Hentz. 25 do. pink, 1st, John Welsh Young; 2d, Aug. Doemling. Best 25 of any undisseminated variety, 1st, Montgomery Co. Best new undisseminated rose, Hadley, raised by Montgomery Co. and shown by A. N. Pierson, 98 points, gold medal. Killarney Brilliant, shown by A. N. Pier son, 94 2-3 points, silver medal. Judges report fragrance and stem in Hadley ahead of Killarney. The new rose Lans- down not enough improvement over double Killarne.v to warrant any special recom- mend ;it ion. ^ SECTION R. • Carnations — Commercial Growers. 100 White. 1st. Cottage Gardens Co.. Queens. N. Y. ; 2d. Growers' Cut Flower Co.. New York. 100 Flesh pink, 1st. Dailledouze Bros.. Brooklyn ; 2d. Chas. Weber. Lvnbrook. 100 light pink. 1st. A. Roper. Tewks- bury, Mass.; 2d, Julius Chevallv, Blue Point, N. Y. 100 dark pink. 1st. Cottage Gardens Co.; 2d, S. S. Skidelsky & Co., Philadelphia. 100 red or scarlet, 1st, M. Matheron, Baldwin, N. Y. ; 2d. Cottage Gardens Co. 100 crimson, 1st, M. A. Patten. Tewks- bury, Mass. 100 variegated, A. A. Pembroke, Beverly, M.-.ss. 50 White Wonder, 1st, A. A. Pembroke: 2d, M. Matlieron. 50 any other white. 1st, A. A. Pem- broke; 2d, John Reimels' Sons, Wood- haven, N. Y. 50 Enchantress, 1st, John Reimels' Sons; 2d, Chas. Boerrer, Westfield, N. J. 50 any othen flesh pink. 1st, A. A. Pem- broke; 2d, Dailledouze Bros. ■50 Gloriosa. 1st, A. A. Pembroke; 2d, S. J. Goddard. Framingham. Mass. 50 Mrs. C. W. Ward. 1st, John Reimels' Sous; 2d, Cottage Gardens Co. 50 any other dark pink. 1st, A. A. Pembroke; 2d, Thos. W. Head, Bergen- fleld, N. J. 50 Beacon, 1st, S. J. Goddard; 2d, M. Matheron. iJO any other scarlet, 1st, A. A. Pem- broke. 50 crimson, 1st. John Reimels' Sous. 50 Benora. A. A. Pembroke. 50 any other color, 1st. Siebrecht & Sons. N'ew Rochelle. SECTION S. Carnations — Private Growers. 25 white, 1st, Geo Masson, Tuxedo Park, N. Y.; 2d. Winthrop Sargent, Fishkill-on- EiMison. N. Y. 25 flesh pink. 1st, D. G. Reid. Irving- ton ; 2d, Miss G. A. Bliss, New Canaan. Ct. "25 light pink. 1st, Miss Bliss; 2d, Peter Hauck, E. Orange. N. J. 25 dark' pink, l.st. Geo. Masson ; 2d. John ■^^ jiioirrakei 25 red or scarlet, 1st. D. G. Reid ; 2d. .John Wanamaker. 25 crimson. 1st. George Masson. 25 variegated, 1st, Geo. Masson ; 2d, Miss C. A. Bliss. Si.f varieties. 12 of each, 1st, H. M. Til- ford. Tuxedo Park : 2d, John Wanamaker. SECTION U. Sweet Peas. In the s\Aect pea ciasses judged Wednes- day, March 25. the following named were winners : Alban Harvey ,.t Sons. Brandy- wiut.- Summit. Pa., four Ists, six 2ds; .John M. Barker, Morristown, N. J., ten Ists, tvo 2ds, Herman .Manitch. Englewood, N. .!.. two 2ds. one .'5d : John Cook, Tarry- town, N. Y'.. one 1st. two -3ds. Largest and finest display, winter or summer-flowering varieties or both, Burpee cup, Wm. Sim. Cliftondale, Mass. Collection of 12 varieties, 25 sprays eacli. Lord & Burnham gold medal, Wm. Sim. Society's certiticate of merit for new va- rieties showing marked improvement over existing varieties. W. Atlee Burpee iV: Co. Dinner table decoration, 1st. Thomas Aifohi.son. Mamaroneck, N. Y. ; 2d. Martin Fitzgerald. "Gre.\ stone." Yonkers. N. Y. SECTION W. Miscellaneous Cut Flowers — Private Growers. Amaryllis. 25 spikes, 1st. Mrs. L>. Willis James. Antirrhinum, 25 spikes, fink, 1st II M. Tilford. gard. J. Tansey. Antirrhinum, white. 1st, Mrs. W. E. D. Griswold. Lenox. Mass., gard. A. J. Loveless: 2d. John Wimamaker. .».ntirrhinnni, yellow, 1st, Percy Chubb. Antirrhinum, any other color, Ist Percy Chubb; 2(1, .Mrs. W. E. S. Griswold. Freesiiis, 1st. W. E. Kimball, Glen Cove, gard. James McCarthy: 2d. Peter Hauch, E. Orange. N. J., gard, Mai Schneider. Pansies. 10 S(i, ft., 1st. Adolph Lewisohn. Stocks, white, 1st, H. M. Tilford ; 2d. Mrs. W. E. S. Griswold. Stocks, pink, 1st. W. W. Heroy, Stam- ford, Ct.: gard. Abraham Wynne; 2d, .Tames Limine, Rye, N. Y. Stocks, .any other color, 1st, Henry Goldman. Deal Beach. N. J., gard. Anton Bauer; *2d, .John Wanamaker. Violets, double. 1st." Richard Langle, White Plains. N. Y. Violets, single. 1st, Percy Chubb : 2d. Mrs. D. Willis James. Six vases of cut flowers in six varieties, not already provided for, 1st Percy Chubb; 2d. Henry Goldman. SECTION X. Miscellaneous Cut Flowers — Commer- cial Growers. Antirrhinum. .50 spikes, pink. 1st. Frank Bombauer. Oaklav.n, Philadelphia, Pa.; 2d. Geo. E. Buxton. Nashua. N. H. ; 3d. F. R. Pierson Co.. Tarrytown, N. Y. Antirrhinum, white, 1st, Rumson Green- houses, Oceanic, N. J.; 2d. F. R. Pierson Co. Antirrhinum. yellow\ 1st, W. H. Sloan, South Road, Poughkecpsle, N. Y. Antirrhinum, any other color, 1st, George E. Buxton. Gardenias, 25 blooms, Frank J. Dolan- sky. Lynn, Mass. Mignonette, 1st, August Sauter, Nyack, N. Y. Stocks, pink, 1st, Joha Reimels' Sons. C'ut flowers in six varieties, not already provided for. 1st, W. A. Manda. SPECIAL AWARDS. Special awards were made as follows: Geo. Schlegel, Bay Ridge, gard. S. U. MiIos.y — 50 callas in pots and ferns, silver medal. A. Bieshke, Noroton, Conn. — 6 pots hy- drangeas one-year-old, in variety, silver medal: Hybrid freesias in many colors, cert, of merit. Julius Roehrs. Ratherford. N. J. — Two groups of Gloriosa. gold medal; two speci- men orange trees, cert, of merit; minia- ture landscape, 200 sq. ft., gold medal. Peter Hauck. East Orange, gard. Max ^r'chnider — Violets, cert, of merit. Mrs. Oliver Hoyt, Stamford. Conn., gard. Jas. Foster — Asparagus Sprengeri, silver medal. Secaucus Exotic Nursery, M. Mutillod — Pair Imperial standaid bay trees, certi- ficate of merit: box wood and standard b.'iy trees, certificate of merit. Mrs. B. B. Tuttle. Naugatuck, Conn., gard. M. J. Pope — New Laelio-Cattleya, certificate of merit. Victor S. Dorval's Sons. Woodside, N. T. —Orange tree in fruit and flower, silver medal. Mrs. Bradshaw. Hartford. Conn., supt. John F. Huss — New Geum, certificate of merit. Julius Koebrs Co.. Rutherford. N. J. — Polypodium glancophyllum crispum, sil- ver medal. Richard Lan^'le. White Plains, N. Y.— Single violets, cert, of merit. '"icmeiit Moore. Hackensack. N. J. — Group of orchids, gold medal, silver medal and certificate of merit. A. N. Cooley. Pittsfield. Mass.— Sophro- Cattleya Thwaitsii. gold medal awarded by Horlicultural Society of New York. W. A. Manda, South Orange, N. J.— Anthurium bearing large spathe of pare white and green, cert, of merit. Thomas Roland. Nabant. Mass.— Speci- men Erica melanlhera. gold medal. The Silver Medal Sweepstakes in Sec- tion R was won by Cottage Gardens Co., with Carnalion .Matchless, and the bronze medal bv Cottage Gardens Co. with Mrs. C. W. Ward. THE TRADE DISPLAYS. The largest booth in the trade sec- tion was that of A. N. Pierson. Here all the plant and flower specialties of this enterprising concern were dis- played in large numbers and there was a big crowd in and around the booth constantly. It was one of the busiest lilaces in the hall. The leadin.E: seed houses had trade booths of greater or less extent, some of them being fitted up elaborately with brilliant masses of spring flower- ing bulbs, and a good business was done by all in orders for bulbs, lawn seeds and garden sunaries. The fertilizer and insecticide houses made a strong showing and had no trouble in getting the attention of the visiting public. Following is a list of the various firms having either booths with dis- plays of more or less extent or with desk space. A good business was re- ported by all: Alphano Humus Co., New York, samples of their product, with illus- trations showing results from the use of same. Revere Rubber Co., display of Re- vere Hose. Reed & Keller, a very extensive dis- play of florists' vases, baskets and de- signs all in silver finish. Stumpp & Walter Co.. large display of Spring flowering bulbs, etc.. and various lawn grasses sprouted in pans, all labeled. Peters & Reed Pottery Co., pottery, mission finish. March 28, 1914 HORTICULTURE 473 Xew York Stable Manure Co.. sam- ples o£ their specialty. John Lewis Childs, Summer flower- ing bulbs and fine group of Calla EUiottiana. Bon Arbor Chemical Co., samples of their products. Russin & Hanfling, florists' baskets. Fred. A. Stokes Co., books and framed illustrations. Gardencraft Toy Co., garden special- ties for children. S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., Philadel- phia, a beautiful array of ribbons and baskets. B. A. Lippman, greenhouse shading. Benj. Hammond, Fishkill, samples of his products. Plantlife Company, samples of '•Plant Life." Miller & Doing, Brooklyn, Illinois self-watering flower boxes. Consumers' Fertilizer Co., New York, a large booth with display of Mak-Gro Plant Food. B. Hammond Tracy, gladiolus bulbs. A. Cowee. gladiolus bulbs. Schloss Bros., an elaborate exhibit of florists' ribbons. Coldwell Lawn Mower Co., New- burgh, a large exhibit of motor mow- ers in various models. .loseph Heacock Co.. Wyncote, Pa., splendid Kentias and Cybotiums. R. M. Ward & Co.. illustrations of Japan lily fields and pertinent sub- jects. Kroeschell Bros. Co., Chicago, Kroe- sohell boilers. Charles H. Totty. Madison, N. J.. samples of Shawyer Roses and other specialties. R. J. Irwin Co.. trade plant samples. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J., extensive collection of greenhouse plants. J. M. Thorburn & Co., extensive show of flowering plants and bulbs. International Nurseries, sample coni- fers. Joseph Breck & Sons Corp., Boston, Huebner's Champion Winter-Flowering Antirrhinum. Hitchings & Co., greenhouse fully equipped with slate and iron benches; sectional boiler. Pierson U-Bar Co.. complete green- house, the benches filled with flower- ing plants and the booth enclosed with hedge and garden border. Lord & Burnham Co., complete greenhouse, benches and heating ap- pliance. Metropolitan Material Co., Brooklyn, section of greenhouse and iron gut- ters. Lager & Hurrell, a very tasteful and original display of Orchids. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown, N. Y., collection of specimen conifers, Killar- ney Queen roses, Nephrolepis, etc. W. A. Manda, So. Orange, N. J., specimen conifers and decorative plants. Haerens Co., new azalea. Pink Pearl. Thos. Meehan & Sons, pergola booth with little conifers. Knight & Struck, beautiful collection of New Holland plants. Cape Heaths, etc. Hontsch & Co., greenhouse boiler. Gt. Van Waveren & Krayff, illustra- tions of their products. Carnation Supply Co., models of carnation supports. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford. N. J., tubs and rustic furniture. Very ex- tensive collection of bays and trained buxus specimens. Empire Specialty Co., flower holders. J. L. Dillon, young roses. Doubleday. Page & Co., samples of their publication. A. T. De La Mare Co., samples of their publications. Horticulture Publishing Co., sam- I)les of Horticulture. Stuyvesant Co., samples of their publications. Kennedy & Hunter, W. E. Marshall & Co.. Wertheimer Bros, and others, desk space. PHILADELPHIA SPRING SHOW. The main hall was well filled with a good collection of spring flowers, mostly hyacinths, tulips and daffodils. All tiie best of the newer varieties v/ere shown in excellent culture, and the competition between the different gardeners was very keen. The princi- pal prize winners were: P. A. B. Widener, gard. Wm. Kleinheinz; Thos. P. Hunter, gard. Joseph Hurley; John W. Pepper, gard. Wm. Robert- son; C. B. Newbold, gard. Samuel Batchelor; George H. McFadden, gard. David Aiken. The center of the hall was well set oft by two good-sized groups of flower- ing plants— the Robertson group con- taining wistaria, azalea, anthurium, genista. Cineraria stellata, hydrangea, acacia and Farquhar rose — all beauti- fully grown specimen plants. The Kleinheinz group contained genista. Pink Pearl rhododendron, Boronia elatior, Marie Le Graye lilac. Acacia Drunimondi and Azalea Indica alba — the latter one of the most striking specimens ever seen, being 5 ft. high and 6 ft. diameter and one mass of bloom. Other features of the main hall were well-done lots of the newer varieties of pink and white spireas; splendid specimens ever seen, being 5 feet high and 6 feet diameter and one mass of bloom. Other features of the main hall were well-done lots of the newer varieties of pink and white spireas; splendid lots of Easter lilies andcallas; a grand showing of wallflowers from Robertson in all colors and flne big specimens nicely flowered; standard heliotrope, fine pots of Primula obconica and lily of the valley. The front of the stage was, as usual, devoted to offerings for the Dreer prizes, which called for a quite different and very interesting class of plants and proved of flne edu- cative interest. These exhibits cover- ed excellent specimens of such things is Iberis sempervirens, iris of sorts, hardy ferns, spireas, hardy pinks, snowdrops, dielytra, polyanthus, ane- mone, etc., and a fine showing of hardy roses in pots. A plant of Amorphophyllus Rivieri, five feet high, was exhibited by Capt. S. R. Vaughan, of West Philadelphia. Dreer had a good display of lawn re- quisites and a picture gallery of dahlias and gladioli, also spring sug- gestions. Michell's trade display was confined mostly to lawn mowers and lawn grass. All the premiums were put up by the following well-known seed houses: Hosea Watcrer, Henry F. Michell Co., and Henry A. Dreer. The judges were Robert Craig, A. B. Cartledge, Chester Davis and William Graham. The Lord & Burnham gold watch was awarded to William Robertson for his group of flowering plants. John H. Dodds sent in a handsome lot of carnations on the second day, not for competition, but to show they were still alive around Lyndhurst. They were extra fine flowers, and proved a great attraction. VISITORS' REGISTER. Boston — ^Wni. Currie, Milwaukee, Wis. Cincinnati — W. W. Stableton and sister, Manchester, Ohio. Buffalo — August Poehlmann and George Asmus of Chicago; Sidney Green of H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Phila- delphia. Chicago: A. H. Eddy, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich.; W. E. Blackburn, Evans- ville. Ind. ; Frank Parney, represent- ing Rice Co.. Philadelphia; Miss Ren- nison, Sioux City, la.; L. L. Lamborn, Alliance, O.; Geo. W. Smith, Cleve- land, O.; Miss Ella Kaber, La Porte, Ind.; H. A. Reichert, Michigan City, Ind.; Herman Schutz, Menominee, Mich. Philadelphia — F. Cooper, Welling- ton, New Zealand; John Walk- er, Youngstown, O.; Edwin A. Seide- witz, Baltimore, Md.; Raymond Kister, Wllliamsport, Pa.; Charles Loechner, New York City; Antoine Leuthy, Ros- lindale, Mass.; George Asmus, Chicago, 111,; M. Henry Lynch, West Grove, Pa.; August Poehlmann, Chicago, 111.; George H. Cooke, Washington, D. C; Samuel McClements, Pittsburgh, Pa.; Fred. M. Isenberg, Huntington, Pa.; Mrs. Mary Johnson, Baltimore, Md. New York — Theodore Wirth, Min- neapolis; J. J. Hess, Omaha; John Evans, Richmond, Ind.; A. F. J. Baur, Indianapolis; George Asmus, V. Berg- man, Chicago; W. F. Kasting, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Palmer, J. F. Cowell, Buf- falo; Peter Crowe, Utioa; P. R. Quin- lan, Syracuse; Thos. Tracy, Ed. Tracy, W. C. Gloeckner. Albany; Phil Breitmeyer, Detroit; Mr, and Mrs. J. A. Peterson, Cincinnati; Wm. Fal- coner, Pittsburgh; George C. Watson, Robt. Craig, Jr., E. A. Stroud, S. S. Skidelsky. Philadelphia; W. F. Gude, Geo. Cooke, F. H. Kramer, J. Henry Small, H. W. Lawton, Washington; E. A. Seidewitz, Baltimore; J. P. Huss, Hartford; G. X. Amrhyn, John Cham- pion, New Haven; G. A. Dennison, San Francisco; J. S. Hay, Providence; F. J. Dolansky, Wm. Miller, Lynn, Mass.; P. Welch, W. J. Collins, P. N. Sanborn, W. J. Stewart, Boston; B. Allan Peirce, Waltham, Mass.; Thomas Roland, Nahant, Mass.; C. S. Strout, Biddeford, Me.; A. E. Thatcher, Ed. Kirk, Wm. Burton, Bar Harbor, Me.; E. J. Norman, A. J. Loveless, Lenox, Mass.; Geo. W. Wyness, Pride's Cross- ing, Mass.; Wm. Anderson, Lancaster, Mass.; W. H. DeGraaff, Leiden, Hol- land; D. McKenzie, Chestnut Hill, Mass.; A. McKenzie, Highland Palls, N. Y.; John Eliot, Norfolk, Conn.; C. Warburton, Pall River, Mass.; A. Meikle, Thos. J. Gibson, Newport, R. I.: L. J. Reuter, Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Renter, Westerly, R. I.; A. N. Pierson, W. R. Pierson, Cromwell, COnn.; M. H. Walsh, Wood's Hole, Mass., Her- man Bartsch, Waverley, Mass.; Wm. Nicholson, Wm. R. Nicholson, S. J. Goddard, Pramingham, Mass., and many others. 474 HORTICULTURE March 28, 1914 Just half a hundred of Boston horti- culturists and invited guests sat down t9 a bountiful repast and royal good time at the Parker House, on Thurs- day evening, March 19. The accom- panying picture gives some idea of the scene, except that the vases of flowers with which the table was adorned •were temporarily set one side, so that the features of the good-looking gentle- men present might be fully in sight. After the menu had received due at- tention, J. K. M. L. Farquhar expressed pleasure on behalf of the Boston fra- ternity at having a visit from the Ex- ecutive Board after an interim of 24 years and introduced President Theo- dore Wirth, as the first speaker. Mr. Wirth got a great and noisy reception. In his kind remarks about Boston he referred affectionately to the work of the late J. A. Pettigrew and apprecia- tively to the gardeners' share in Bos- ton's horticultural preeminence. He asserted that every one associated with the S. A. F. gets back with compound interest all he ever puts in. John H. Dillon, the new chairman of the Boston Park Commission was next introduced, W. J. Stewart participat- ing in the introduction with a few re- marks on his long association and ac- quaintance with Mr. Dillon, they hav- ing worked together as boys in a flow- er store many years ago. Mr. Dillon made an eloquent address, declaring his pride in being a gardener and his sincere desire to administer the affairs of Boston's great park system with zeal and efficiency. He gave assur- ance of his sympathy with the work of the S. A. F., and presented officially the regrets of the Chief Executive of the city in his inability to be present. Alexander McGregor of the Gover- nor's Council, presented the greetings of the Commonwealth. He had a word of appreciation for the happy occasion and for the optimistic man who keeps on the sunny side of the street. It was an eloquent address and uproar- iously applauded. W. P. Kasting spoke for the toast "Our Country." He made a gloriously patriotic speech, paid high compliment to Boston floriculture and said he would always retain sweet memories of his visit.. The contest of oratory was next en- tered by W. F. Gude, who made an ad- dress full of altruistic sentiment and praise of the spirit of organization and united effort and closed with the presentation of resolutions of thanks by the visitors to their Boston hosts, which the visitors adopted with great enthusiasm. J. J. Hess, presented the compli- ments of Nebraska and said that the advice "Go West young man" still holds good. Secretary W. P. Rich of the Mass. Horticultural Society spoke kindly greetings from that body, 83 years of age, yet still young and full of pro- gresslveness, determined to make its future history as great and glorious as its past has been. He said that the S. A. F., will be known more than in the past, after this enthusiastic con- vention. W. J. Kennedy responded happily for the Gardeners' and Florists' Club, of which he is president. E. Allan Peirce spoke for the flower markets. J. F. Huss brought a cheery message from Connecticut and spoke diplomatically of the great mission of the florists' clubs. A. E. Thatcher was ready with a good story and a healthy boost for what Maine is going to do for the Convention. P. Welch the next speaker, was given a grand ovation. His speech was full of wit and constructive suggestion. He was hailed as "The man of the hour." Deputy Park Commissioner, J. March 28, 1914 HORTICULTUEE 475 B. Shea, whom everybody lores, was then called upon and was greeted with prolonged applause. He gave a little history of Mr. Pettigrew's great work in tree planting for Boston. He prom- isted on behalf of his associates and the city authorities that Boston would do her best for the Convention. Au- gust Poehlman extended congratula- tion and felicitation on the promising outlook. George Asmus followed in a similar vein and applauded the flower show as one of the greatest horticul- tural forces. Wm. Burton, Ed. Kirk. J. A. Peter- son, John E}vans and lastly Thomas Roland had a few brief words. Mr. Roland declared that the convention is only a plaything as compared with the great outdoor garden which is planned as an adjunct this year. GROWING SWEET PEAS A Paper by Howard Nichols of Yonkers, N. Y.. before the Yonkers Horticultural Society. MAIL IMPORTATIONS OF PLANTS FORBIDDEN. An order issued by the Second As- sistant Postmaster General, December 16, 1913, prohibits the Importation from foreign countries through the mails of all plants and plant products for propagation, including seeds, ex- cept field, vegetable, and flower seeds. This prohibition, therefore, applies to bulbs, roots, and tubers, and to all seeds of trees, shrubs, or other plants, except only field, vegetable and flower seeds. Cotton seed, which would be rated as a field seed. is. however, prohibited entry into the United States from any foreign country except certain States in Mexico, by Quarantine No. 8. and this prohibition, therefore, naturally extends to mail packages as well as to shipments by other carriers. Do- mestic Quarantine. No. 9 also pro- hibits the movement of cotton seed from Hawaii to the United States. Under the order issued by the Sec- ond Assistant Postmaster General, nursery stock and other plant prod- ucts for propagation, except as noted, received in the mails from foreign countries are to be returned from the post oflice of receipt, as prohibited, to the country and place of origin. This restricts the carriage of such products from foreign countries to other means, such as by express or freight. Importations by these meth- ods pass through the customs office in the normal way, and are under com- plete control. Postal sendings are en- tered under an entirely different sys- tem and necessitate examination at any little post office throughout the United States. It is possible to transmit many in- jurious insects and plant diseases in lots of plants or seeds sent through the mails, and the inspection of such mail sendings is an impossibility with- out a vast army of inspectors. It was, further, found necessary to make the restriction very broad, much broader than the original definition of nursery stock, for the reason that foreign shippers, and postmasters as well, were quite unable to make the dis- tinction between nursery stock and herbaceous plants, etc., and the only safe course was to exclude all plants from mail sendings with the exception of the seeds noted, which are deemed to carry comparatively little danger of introducing insect pests or diseases. C. L. M.viu.ATT. Chairman. Federal Horticultural Board. The Lathyrus is divided into two classes — the annual and the perennial. The latter, which is seldom seen in this part of the country, is used to cover a trellis or pergola. It is very easily grown and may be propagated from cuttings taken in the autumn. There are many varieties of peren- nials, and some have from six to twelve flowers on one stem. The flow- ers grow close together and the stems are inclined to be short. The flowers lack good color, and for this reason, it has never become a prominent flower. The annual sweet pea is becoming very popular, both under glass and out of doors, and great advancement has been made in the past few years as to length of stem and size of flowers. There are many out door varieties and so easily grown that they are found in almost every garden. The writer knows of no other flower where brighter colors are produced. The sweet pea originated in Sicily and was sent to England over two hundred years ago. Very little was done to improve its size, until 1870, when Henry Eckford took up the work. In 1877, Thomas Laxton en- gaged in improving on the sweet pea, and was quite successful. W. Atlee Burpee was about the first extensive grower in America, and one who pro- duced some very fine exhibition novel- ties. At the present time, most of our sweet pea seeds are grown in this country. A few years ago, the well-known variety "Countess Spencer" and its sport "Helen Lewis" were put on the market. From that time, the Spencers flourished and are now considered the best varieties we have. Since the Sweet Pea Society of America was or- ganized, great enthusiasm has been shown among the sweet pea growers in this country. Sweet Peas Under Glass. The first and most important requi- site when growing these flowers un- der glass, is to secure a light and airy house, as good results can only be obtained where there is light, air and sunshine. They may be grown either in pots, boxes or benches, but do best when planted in the ground, with a border such as is used in a vinery, made with a drainage of brick and stone, six or eight inches deep, and filled in with about eighteen inches of loam, using plenty ot cow manure and ground bone. Sow seed in rows running north and south, so the sun can shine from both sides. Tbey will do best in a cool temper- ature, about 45 degrees at night, with a raise of 15 to 20 degi'ees with sun- light. Always give plenty of air, if possible. As peas are subject to red spider, it is always well to keep plenty of moisture in the house. An occa- sional spraying will be found bene- ficial. Always watch for green fly, as this insect, if allowed to remain, will soon weaken the plants. There are a great many varieties that do well under glass. Blanche Ferry is a very old variety and is still in cultivation, but in looking over the list, we find many flne varieties to force, especially among the Unwins. For the Garden. Tliose who desire early sweet peas for the garden will find great advan- tage in the fall-sowing method. They will not only bloom early, but bo strong and of good color. In order to have full success with this method, small sashes are found to be the best covering for winter, although they can be grown successfully, covered with plain spruce plank. One wishing to grow peas by this method, should first select an opeu space in the highest part of the gar- den, where water will not lie and freeze in winter, also where a hydrant is close at hand, as they will require an abundance of water in summer. When preparing the ground in the autumn, care should be taken to dig the ground vei-y deep, putting in plenty of well rotted cow manure. The writer prefers to plant in double rows, six inches apart. When the vines be- come high enough, they will form a wide row and the air can circulate throughout it better than if planted in one row. Place the rows four feet apart, run- ning north and south, and plant the seeds three inches deep, about Oct. 15. They will be safe without pro- tection until Nov. 10. when a board should be placed on each side of the double row, and the sashes or boards, whichever the grower wishes to use, should be put on at night, only when frost is expected, until about Dec. 1, after which date sashes should remain on night and day, giving plenty of air during the day. When the severe weather sets in, it will be necessary to fill in between the boards with long straw and manure from the horse stable. When the temperature drops to about twenty-five at night it will 1)0 necessary to cover the sashes with long straw, which should be taken oil during the day to let in light and air. It is always well to give plenty of air, as this will keep the plants strong and enable them to stand the cold weather. Do not allow the plants tO' lie on the ground in winter; better use small brush to hold them erect. The most important part is not to re- move the sashes too early in the spring. April 20 is time enough to remove sashes for the summer. Al- though they will need to be taken off during warm weather, it is not wise to put them away until this date. They will then be ready for the brush. After staking, it is well to dig the ground between the rows, as it will be well trodden down after the win- ter's work. Fork the soil up around the vines, so as to form a trench be- tween the rows, which will help to hold the water. Later fill this trench with manure to retain the moisture during hot days. FVequent watering will be found beneficial; never allow them to become too dry. As we have found them to be strong feeders, we advocate feeding once each week with sheep manure or nitrate of soda, or 476 HOKTICULTUEE March 28, 1914 both. This will induce them to spread their wings and lengthen their stems. Desirable Varieties. There are many new varieties com- ing before us each year. We have found the following twenty-five to do well this year: Senator Spencer, Love- ly Spencer, Tennant Spencer, Mrs. Sankey Spencer, America Spencer, Primrose Spencer, Mrs. Routzahn Spencer, Duplex Spencer, Aurora Spencer, Flora Norton Spencer, Apple- blossom Spencer, George Herbert Spen- cer, King Edward Spencer, Black Knight Spencer, Mrs. Walter Wright Spencer, Salopian, Florence Nighten- gale, Miss Willmott, Queen Victoria, Gladys XJnwin, White Wonder, Bolton's Pink, Queen Alexandra, Helen Lewis, Lady Grissel Hamilton. Many fine peas have been grown by planting in pots or boxes in graperies or frames. Those who do not have a greenhouse can start them early in frames, by planting in flower pots. A good way to grow early peas is to have boxes, six inches wide, six inches high and three feet long, with a movable side; plant seeds in these boxes Feb. 1st and keep in a cool house with plenty of air and sunshine, to have them grow strong and healthy. Plant out in spring as soon as weather will permit, and support them as soon as possible. They can then be treated in the same manner as those planted in the autumn. A good way to grow peas, for one who wants cut flowers with little trouble, is to select a warm spot in the garden in autumn and dig in a little lime and cow manure. When prepared, cover this space with eight inches of leaves, after the first severe frost. About March 1st, some fine day, re- move the leaves and dig once more, after which plant the seed four inches deep. As the seed is very slow to start, they will be coming through the ground after all danger of frost is over, and will have a chance to grow strong while the cool weather is with us. As we all know, the extreme heat we have to contend with during the summer months is very injurious to sweet peas. It has been the cause of many failures. THE MAKING OF A COUNTRY HOME PERSONAL. L. J. MuUer has accepted a position as gardener to Mr. Howard Phipps, Westbury, N. Y., from April 1, 1914. Thos. Windram, Cincinnati, has re- turned after an extended stay at the Lake Shore Ferneries at Leesburg, Fla. James McHutchison of New York atartsf on March 28 on a trip to New South Wales and South Africa. Will be away about seven months. Arthur Kowalski of Slattery & Beyers, Buffalo, was operated on for appendicitis on Monday last and word has been received that the operation was successful and he is doing nicely. A vicious bulldog was strangled to death, last Monday by George Metz, a florist of Corona, L. L Metz saw the dog attack a woman on Lincoln street and went to her aid. He was attacked by the animal, but got a good grip on the dog's throat and choked the an- imal to death. The following paper was read before the Horticultural Club of Boston about three years ago by the late J. A. Pettigrew, su- perintendent of the Public Parks of Bos- ton. In the recent meeting of the S. A. F. Executive Committee in Boston, Mr. Petti- grew's name was frequently mentioned in connection with the plans for cooperation by the Park Department with the S. A. F. for an outdoor garden display next August. For this reason and because the time for garden planting is at hand, and especially because anything that Mr. Pettigrew had to say was always sound and inspiring, we give place here at this time to his words of wisdom, lielieving that many of our readers will find it interesting and profit- .ible. Among people of wealth and leisure a widespread interest is being felt in the subject of country life, and the founding of country homes. On every hand homes can be seen already es- tablished or in process of development by those whom the love of country has induced to enjoy its advantages and delightful associations as an alterna- tive to residences among walls of brick and mortar which so loudly echo the turmoil and strife of city life. The busy man so immersed in business that he can spare but little thought to the subject, or who feels that the time has not arrived for its consideration, these notes will not interest. There are those, however, having partial or abundant leisure and to whom country life appeals who would welcome the idea of engaging personally in the work of making a country home. It is for such that these notes are com- piled. The fascination of the work is so great that a little sustained attention to it soon develops into a strong in- terest. A more intimate acquaintance with nature results, and with it a broader appreciation of her wonderful ways. The advanced state in which horti- culture is to be found in the British Isles today, and the charm, beauty, and dignity of so many of the old homes to be found there, are due largely, no doubt, to the intense personal inter- est taken in their growth and develop- ment by the owners. This interest frequently expands into a close tech- nical study of plant life. Not only among the proprietors of old estates which are clothed with centuries of horticultural traditions is the love of the home and garden rife. It extends to the farmer and cottager. The far- mer with pride will call your attention to the fine oaks or maples in his hedge- rows, while the cottager will be hard pinched indeed if he does not find the opportunity to clothe the walls of his cottage with climbing vines, or his windows with boxes of flowering plants. It is the love for gardening, so deeply implanted in the heart of the Britisher, which gives to England one of her greatest charms. New England is so wonderfully en- dowed with the beauty that Nature has implanted that the choice of a home site, it might be said, need only be governed by geographical considera- tions or convenience of location in its relation to transportation. Land, too, suitable for country estates is plenti- ful and cheap. The character of the flora is distinct- ly and charmingly interesting. Wooded hills and valleys abound, while the soil is so well adapted to plant life that it is easily possible with good cul- tivation, to produce a growth of hard wood trees, 30 feet in height, in a dozen years. Pines also, 20 or 25 feet high, may be grown in the same space of time; so that if the prospective home- maker is not able to secure a fair pro- portion of natural woodland as a part of his estate, he need not be discour- aged. He may take comfort in the fact that he can plant where he will and create his own woodland, which often results more satisfactorily than the ef- fort to bring into harmony with his design a piece of existing woodland which uncontrolled nature has dis- torted or marred or that may not be so located as to permit of blending it into natural harmony with the sur- roundings. The ground for the country home having been selected, be it ten acres or be it three hundred acres in extent, fidelity to nature should be the key- note governing its development. The motive impelling the creation of the home is a wish to be associated with nature, therefore have the home ex- press nature faithfully. Presumably the builder of a country estate is one of artistic taste or instincts who is qualified to plan the lines of the neces- sary walks and roads so that they may be convenient for their purpose yet unobtrusive, so that there shall not be one linear foot in excess of absolute requirements and so that they shall be designed as much as possible to lie within the borders of the woodlands or intended plantations of trees and shrubbery; for walks and drives do not in themselves enter into the landscape design excepting as useful agents which may be masked by planting. If the home-builder will in addition lo- cate his home in its proper relation to convenience, to the command of pleas- ing views, and to its setting, existing or to be made, he may, with the help of a copy of Downing and a practical, intelligent gardener as superintendent of the work, and the occasional ser- vices of an engineer where exact lines and grades are necessary, have the en- joyment and pride of being the creator of his own home. An alternative could be the employment of a compe- tent, well-experienced landscape gar- dener to make a design for the estate, when with the staff before enumerated the owner can enter upon the work of construction. In planning home grounds it is a good thing to remember that the mov- ing of earth is one of the most ex- pensive of works, a fact that is too of- ten overlooked and much unnecessary expense is thereby incurred. The plan in its topographical features should be bent to fit the ground as closely as March 28, 1914 HOETICULTUBE 477 possible; the relation of soil and sub- soil should not be disturbed by grad- ing, if it can be avoided. In the re- moval of soils to other places it is es- sential that they be restored to their original relation; that is, with the sub- soil below and the loam on top. The expense of such manipulation is more than double the cost of straight exca- vation work. A large amount of thought is not too much to expend in considering the removal of a very small amount of earth; that is, if it is expended in the effort to find some way in which the removal can be avoided. A little change in walk or grade or some other modifieation of an idea will often accomplish this re- sult. Attention cannot be given too soon to such natural woodlands as the estate may possess. These areas are gener- ly made up in great part of thick growths of trees, which have injured each other, more or less, by close con- tact; natural perhaps in having sprung from the soil without the aid of man, but having, nevertheless, been subject to such unnatural conditions as to up- set nature's balance. The first opera- tion in a piece of thick woodland de- sired to be retained for natural effect should be that of thinning. Trees of in- dividual merit or beauty should have Interfering trees removed to allow of their development. In places, areas of greater or less size may be found entirely filled with trees, which, by reason of overcrowd- ing, are so far impaired that they can never recover their lost beauty. In such cases, a free cutting should be made, to allow light to penetrate, so as to permit of the growth of saplings or newly planted material below, and fur- ther cuttings made from year to year, as they may be needed. Judicious thinning of all trees should be made when they interfere with the growth of better ones, noting at the same time, and retaining picturesque group- ings and pleasing combinations of trees, preserving, meanwhile, a natural appearance in the general mass, and encouraging as much individuality as possible without impairment of natural woodland effect. This thinning will permit of the passage of light to the undergrowth, which will respond quick- ly to its influence and will materially enhance the beauty and naturalness of the woodland. A woodland so dense as to prohibit the growth of vegeta- tion on its floor is dreary and monot- onous. The improvement in the woodland by thinning is soon noticeable. The branches, instead of struggling upward in search of light, spread out to such an extent that it quickly becomes ap- parent that the work of the axe whether in woodland or plantation is never completed: it is vandalism to lay it aside. The best time for making selections for permanent trees, in plantation or woodlands, is in the sum- mer. At this season the condition of the trees can be more easily ascer- tained, as their relative position and needs are more apparent than at any other time. The treatment of old woodlands in- cludes the careful cutting from the trees of dead or diseased limbs. A large proportion of trees come to an untimely end because of the decay in- troduced into the larger limbs and boles, through the stumps of dead limbs or branches. Each cut should be made close and even with the bole or limb where the severance is to be made, and well painted over, renewing the coat when necessary until the wound is healed. No work in the development of a country estate should take precedence over that of planting, other than the work necessary to make the ground intended for plantation available. Roads and walks are of secondary im- portance in comparison. As a general principle, it may be said that a border- ing belt of trees should be planted on the boundaries of the estate. Thi3 may vary in width in conformity with the topography of the ground, or may be omitted when desirable to obtain cross-country views. This omission, however, should only be done in the case of the opening of views of excep- tional interest or beauty. The border- ing plantation also serves as a screen to shut out undesirable features from within. It gives, too, a sense of seclu- sion and possession, which in a coun- try home is desirable. Another principle in planting, is that, generally, it is desirable to plant on the high grounds and lay down to turf the lower grounds, thus accentuat- ing the topographical variation. Such planting, however, must be subject to the preservation or creation of pleas- ing views within the boundaries of the estate, or the shutting out of undesir- able features. The preparation of the ground for planting in masses should be done dur- ing the summer previously to planting, by plowing and deeply sub-soiling. This should be repeated two or three times to produce a good condition of mellowness in the soil. Spring plant- ing is preferable in our northern lati- tudes. Fall planted trees, unless put in early enough to have made roots to sustain them, are apt to dry out by evaporation during the long months of freezing. A good method is to make selections and purchases in the fall, which can be heeled in and protected from dry- ing winds. Then planting can be com- menced much earlier, unhampered by the delays of spring shipments from nurseries. In planting for mass effects, plant thickly; 12 feet apart is not too close: the ground is the more quickly shaded. The trees also shelter each other. Thin out by transplanting, or even by cutting out whenever the branches in- terfere. Under no consideration per- mit injury to be done by over-crowd- ing. This method has many advan- tages; it provides shade for the ground and for the trunks of the trees; it permits of easy and cheap cultivation of the ground by horse machinery; it is a convenient nursery from which finer trees can be secured each season than can be obtained from commercial nurseries; and it, also, gives a greater number from which to select the per- manent trees. It is well to plant the intended permanent trees at a distance of from 30 to 50 feet apart, according to ex- pective development. A second or even a third arrangement might be made, by using different kinds of trees in each. The advantage of this plan is that any one of the three arrange- ments may be adopted and retained when thinning. It is not desirable to plant shrubs throughout new plan- tations of trees, as they interfere with the free use of the cultivator, which is a valuable adjunct to the diligent planter desiring vigorous and rapid growth. Cultivation should be main- tained for a period of three to five years, when shrubbery or ground cover may be introduced. Shrubbery may be set out on the borders of the planta- tions when the trees are planted, of such wood bordering plants as shad bush, red bud, witch hazel, viburnums, cornels, etc. Of the kinds of trees to plant, all our native trees are good, although some are better adapted to our climate than others. Of exotic trees we can always find a place for the white willow, the European beech or the European elm, and others. The planting of a New England country estate should consist largely of oaks, maples, beeches, birches, hickories, red cedars, pines, hemlocks and spruces; for appropriate- ness and beauty these cannot be ex- celled. Exclude from the planting lists exotic trees and shrubs which do not blend with native material, and above all bar out variegated sports and monstrosities, which have no place in planting for natural effects. The selection of a location for the house is an important matter for con- sideration. It would be difficult to frame rules for guidance where so many combinations of topography or other existing features are apt to oc- cur, each one a study in itself, to be solved on the ground. Let us take one example, however. Let it be that of level open ground, then let us, if possible, place the house with its back opposite to the most uninviting aspect, and behind the house plant a mass of trees for a background, and irregular clumps off from two or more of the corners, for support to the house. Be- hind the background of trees have the kitchen garden. This garden may be a walled garden, with espaliers, the walls and espaliers for training fruit It may have also flower borders be- tween the espaliers and the box-edged walks. In that case the espaliers could be used for training flowering vines, delightfully quaint, while they would The Service Bureau OF THE National Association Of Gardeners Is malDtained for the purpose of providing opportunities for efficient and ambitious men engaged In tbe profession of gardening. This department of the Association Is at the disposal of those who may require the services of capable superintendents, gardeners or «»- sistiint gardeners. Addres.s M. C. EBEL, Secretary - - - Madison, N. J. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GARDENERS 478 HORTICULTUEE Marcli 28, 1914 FARQUHAR'S EVERGREEN LAWN GRASS SEED In making or renovating a lawn, much depends on the Grass Seed Mixture used. Why not have the best ? Our Lawn Grass Mixtures are all composed of the finest quality seeds, and under normal conditions, should produce the best results. The formulas used are the result of a lifelong experience with grasses adapted to lawn making in this country. Special Mixtures for— Shady Places, Putting Greens, Fair Greens, Sea Shore, Tennis Courts, Terraces Catalogue on application R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., Boston, Mass. be very convenient to the house for the "picking of flowers and fruit. In this garden may also be placed a low fruit house or two, and forcing pits or low houses for vegetables. Such facili- ties for providing early fruits and vegetables are, I think, desirable and even necessary, in view of the long winter season; but 1 am or the opinion that the erection of ranges of houses for the growth of ornamental plants, or cut flowers for use in the house, is an expensive mistake. Can we not have an abundance of flowers from the garden? Commencing early in spring with snow drops, and ending with the hardy asters and chrysanthemums with the fall frosts, what a succession of beautiful flowers we have. Thence on, until spring again, we have our myriads of fruits and berries to carry on beauty's procession, than which nothing can be more appropriate for the season. Behind the background near the vegetable garden can be placed the stables and any other necessary build- ing or house convenience. The whole can then be screened by a heavy plantation of trees or shrubbery of varying outline. From at least two points of advan- tage within the house, long vistas of simple open turf, stretching away into the distance could be made. The boundary lines of these views should be broken up into deep bays and bold points of foliage, the lines of which again could be opened for lateral views. Judicious planting of vines should be made against the house: for ex- ample, wisterias or bignonias at the corners, or at the porches or other projections, and ampelopsis and evonymus against flat' portions of the facade, but all sparingly. The ef- fect should be that the house sup- ports the vines, which in turn soften the architectural lines; not that the vines are a support to the house or that the architecture needs to be hid- den— breathe it not — sometimes that were better. Procumbent shrubs, too, planted along the base line at intervals will tend to soften the junction of turf and the walls. This shrubbery line may be of varying width. In front of, and under the edges of the shrubbery, spring-flowering bulbs could be plant- ed; such as, crocus, snow-drops, nar- cissus, etc. As far back as gardening history can inform us there have been flower gardens round the house. In the old times they were even made within the lines of the moat, for their protection. After civil wars ceased to troiible the land, or in the Elizabethian period, gardens took a place in the open lawn, which occupied the space formerly taken up by the moat. The old gardens were planted with home-like and familiar friends of humble type such as roses, artemesia, monkshood, arge- mone, marigold, foxglove, hollyhock, etc. — plants famous in song and story. Before the middle of the last century, the fashion changed, the old-fashioned flowers w'cre banished from all gardens of any pretensions, and the florid "bedding out" style adcpted. This comprised lines as in the ribbon bor- der, of one color, sometimes hundreds of feet long, also beds in the designs of animals, flags, carpet and rug woi'k, planted with exotic material. Flowers were never prostituted to such base uses as they were during the period of this craze. At its height it seemed as though a gardener's ability could only be measured by his dexterity with the sheep shears, in clipping the various plants into the desired shapes. As in former years, the test would be a hammer, cast iron nails, list- ing, and an inhospitably cold gar- den wall. While the old formal style still lingers in places, the tendency in ornamental gardening now is to use tropical plants in beds and borders, with a ground cover of smaller plants. To return to the house, the flower garden should be on "the lawn in front. The ground being level or nearly so, terrace walls are not needed; there is no interruption in the foreground to the view down the vistas of tree- bordered turf. Off at either of the vistas are irregular groups of trees, bordered by rather widely-set shrub- bery. Among and in front of this shrubbery the flower garden should be made not in a clearly defined border, but with tall herbaceous plants, such as delphiniums, foxglove, holly-hocks, lilies, etc., planted among the taller growing shrubs at the back. Then down to the front, among shrubs of dwarf growth, let us have phloxes, salvias, hardy asters, pyrethrums, roses, lilies, heleniums, solidago; and in front periwinkle, dwarf asters, iberis. ver- onicas, and many others almost too numerous to mention. It is not intended to be understood that a grading down of shrubs or plants from tall at the back to dwarf in front is intended, rather let dwarf run back occasionally in short vistas. as It were, and let tall plants come to the front; the smug insipidity of graded planting can thus be broken up and a more natural tone imparted. Nor should the lines of the border be too clearly defined, let it in a natural manner project itself boldly into the lawn, and again retreat back nearly to the tree line. It is important in our garden to have space enough between the shnibs to give plenty of room for root growth of the shrubs, and leave sufficient for the needs of the herbaceous plants too. The shrubs will, if carefully selected for their berried effects in winter, or for the coloration of their branches, go far to cover the deficiencies of the bare herbaceous plants at that sea- son. The planting of a country home grounds opens up a large field for en- thusiastic gardeners. On the tree bor- ders of the turfy glades what a field there is for the development of a fringe of beautiful things! Thorns, flowering dogwoods, witch hazel, june- berries and red buds would frame the vistas with a succession of bloom, during a great part of the spring and early summer. And what opportunity for the planting of spring flowering bulbs by the thousand, sprinkling them partly under the branches of the shrubbery and having waves of them spread out over the turf in front. Narcissi, crocuses, snowdrops, scillas, grape hyacinths and fall blooming crocuses would be the kinds suitable. In the herbaceous border May-flower- ing and Darwin tulips might be added. A piece of damp woodland bordering a creek could be planted with many beautiful plants including ferns, which love moist and shady conditions, while the borders of the creek would give a home to the Irises, the nelsias, senecios, swamp azaleas, andromedas, rhododendrons, loosestrifes and sagit- tarias. A pond in the low ground, fully ex- posed to the sun would give opportu- nity for the planting of Latour Mar- liacs' beautiful hybrid water lilies, as well as our own handsome ones. A great w-ealth of material, besides, is at the service of the water gardener. Then a ravine of rocky dell, possessing a good cover of leafy mulch, suggests the absorbing delight of planting a collection of native ferns. A bank under partial shade suggests a mass of primroses, while another bank reminds one of the beautiful little Canadian cornel, and how well it would March 28, 1914 HORTICULTUEE 479 •8^ PREPARE FOR EASTER ^« The blizzards and the extreme cold weather will make Easter plants very scarce, therefore, don't delay but send your orders in now. LOOK WHAT WE CA^ OFFER YOU -CHEAP AND GOOD NEPHKOLEPIS OB TERNS, Scotti. 5, 5^, 6 and 7-in. pots, 35c, 40c, 50c, T5c to $1.00. Barrisii. 7-in., 75c to $1.00. Giatrasii. S^/^-in., 35c to 40c. Smithii. 6-in. p.Tns, 35c, 40c, 50c. rices Elastica (Rubber Plant). 4-in., 5-ln., 5V>-in., 6-in., 7-in., 25c, 35c, 40c, 50c, 75c. ABECA lulescens robusta. 4-iu., made up of 3 plants, 25e; 5-in., 35c. KENTIA Forsteriana and Belninreana. 5t4-in. pots, made up of 3 plants, 4-in., G-in., 7-ln., 8-in. pots, 60c, 75c, $1.00, "$1.25, $1.50 to $2.00. Vervaeneana. Best double rose varie- gated, large flowering, 5V,-in., 6-in., 7-in. pots, 75c, $1.00, $1.25, $1.50 to $2.00; Niobe and Deutsche Perle, best double white; Princess of India, double varie- gated; De Schryveriana, double varie- gated; Apollo, best red; and other well- known varieties, 75c, $1.00. $1,25, $1,50 to $2,00, We have about 100 assorted at 50c. 00c, 75c, $1.00, $1.25 to $1.50. ile the big: rush is g:olng on. Thousands of Please state if you want stock shipped in or GODFREY ASCHMANN, weston't^r?ostreet. Philadelphia, Pa. WHOLESALE OROWER, IMPORTER AND SHIPPER OF POT PLANTS be adapted for its growth! Here is an ideal spot for Solomon's seal, and over yonder are just the conditions re- quired for the bear berry. And so on. In such worl? the home-malver would find his days filled with enjoyment, and the satisfaction of accomplishment, accentuated by a close association with Nature in one of her most charming expressions. ist, capital stock, $125,000. Incorpora- tors, B. H. Kendrick, A. Liftman, A. B. Endicott, Jr. NEW CORPORATIONS. Burlington, Vt. — Gove, the Florist, capital stock, $20,000. Incorporators, Elmer E. Gove, Cora E. Gove and H. P. Prindle. Irvington, N. Y. — Martin & Brunger Co., landscape gardeners, capital stock $5,000. Incorporators, Louis A. Mar- tin, John Brunger and James A. Kier- nan. Atlantic City, N. J. — Liftman, Flor- Newark, N. J. — The writer had a very pleasant stroll through the plant of Aug. Begerow, who has three houses, 35x216 feet. He grows about 15.000 geraniums for the spring trade, also a large amount of other bedding stock. Smilax and Asparagus plumosa are also grown and there is a very fin© stock of schizanthus for the Easter trade. H. B. McKnight, foreman for Mr. Begerow has a promising carna- tion seedling, a cross between Winsor and Victory. Another, a cross be- tween Prosperity and Beacon has been named Prince George. It is a rich fringed red. large flower and robust grower, making an immense plant either in the field or indoors. For Prompt Shipment Lilium Giganteum r^ rz 7-9 In. (300 bulbs to caM) $7.00 fCO.M 8-9 In. (260 bulbs to case) $8.66 I76.M A. Henderson & Co. SM KIYKR BT., OHIOAOO. March 18, 1914. Gentlemen: Please continue with our advertise- ment for April Number in HORTI- CULTURE. The result obtained so far has been very satisfactory. Yours truly, OLD TOWN NURSERIES, M. P. Haendler. 480 HORTICULTURE March 28, 1914 I f \ HEADQUARTERS FOR EASTER PLANTS I Azaleas, 50c, 75c, $ 1 .00, $ 1 .50, $2.00 each and larger. Rambler Roses,$9.00,$ 12.00,$ 18.00, $24.00 per dozen. Hybrid Roses, $6.00, $9.00, $12.00, $18,00 per dozen. Easter Lilies, 12^c per bud or bloom. Acacias, $1.50 to $4.00 each. Genistas, 25c to $2.00 each. Spiraeas, pink and white, 50c, 75c, $1.00 each. Hydrangeas, 75c to $2.50 each. Lilacs, $1.50 to $2.50 each. Geraniums, in bloom, $10.00 per hundred. I Terms, Cash or Satisfactory References WILLIAM W. EDGAR COMPANY WAVERLEY, MASS. I \ I 20 i-iOCJSE^ c DOROTHY PERKINS ROSES, $1.25, $1.50, $2.00, $3.00, $4.00, $5 00 each HIAW.\THA ' ROSES, $1.00, $1.25, $1.50, $2.00, $3.00, $4.00, .$5.00 each. TAIISENDSCHON ROSES, $1.00, $1.25, $1.50, $2.00, $3.00, $4.00 and .fS.OO eacb. CRIMSON RAMBLER ROSES, $1.00 $1.25, $1.50, .$2.00 each. CRIMSON BABY RAMBLER ROSES, 35 CtS., 50 CtS., 75 CtS. eacb. PINK B.'VBY RAMBLER ROSES. 35 CtS., 50 CtS., 75 ctS. each. WHITE B.ABY RAMBLER ROSES. 35 cts., 50 cts., 75 cts. each. BOUGAINVILLEAS, $1.00, $1.25, $1.50, $2.00, $3.00, $4.00 each. The above will be in tbe best Greenhouses 40 minutes from North .Statio 75 cts., $1.00, $1.25, J1.50, $2.00, 75 cts., $1.00, $1.25, $1.50, HYDRANGB.4S, PINK, 50 CtS., .$2..50 to .$5.00 each. HYDRANGEAS, WHITE, 50 CtS., S2.00 and $3.00 each. EKIC.4 MELANTHERA, $1.50, $2.00, $2.50, $3.00 and $3.50 each. ERICA CUPRESSIMA, 35 cts., 50 cts., 75 CtS. each. .ACACIA. $1.00, $1.50, $2.00, $2.50, $3.00, $4.00 each and larger. MARGUERITES, 35 cts., 50 CtS., 75 cts. and $1.50 each. GENISTAS, 35 cts., 50 cts., 75 cts., and specimen $3.50, $5.00 and $6.00 each. BOTTLEBRUSHES, $5.00, .$6.00 and $7.50 each. possible condition for Easter. a, Boston. Come and see our stock. THOMAS ROLAND, NAHANT, MASS. Easter Plants Standard Quality AZALEAS— .50, .75, $1.00 up to $4.50. ACACIA ARMATA— $2.00, $2.50, $3.00. R.AJIBLER ROSES — Tausendschoen, .f2.00 and $2.50 each. Dorothy Per- kins and Hiawatha, $1.50 to $2.00 each. LIL.\CS — Marie Legraye, $1.50 each. SPIR.4EAS — Gladstone and Queen Alex- andra, .50 and .75 each. TULIPS — Murillo, Couronne d'Or, Car- dinal, Rose Grisdelln, Hose Luisante, 12 bulbs to pan, .50 per pan. LILIES — Giganteums, .12 per bud and bloom. WM. A. RIGGS, Auburndale, Mass. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus SEEDLINGS The true kind from seed saved from my own plants $10 per 1000 W. H. ELLIOTT BRIGHTON, - MASS. ORCHIDS We specialise In Orchids and can offer joi anything yun may need in that line at attractive price*. Onr Catalogue on application LAGER & HURRELL. ^"n^?." ORCHIDS Largeit Importart, Exportert, Groweri and Hybridists in the World 5ANDER, 5t. Alban 5, England and S58 Broadway, Room 7S1 NEW TORK CITY HELIOTROPE, fine short bushy plants, 2Vi in., $1.75 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. COLEDS, Golden Redder and Verschaffeltil or mixed E. C, 60c. per 100; $5.00 per 1000, LOBELI.4, Katherine Mallard, dwarf dou- ble R. C, $1.00 per 100: 2% in. pot, $1.75 per 100. FUCHSIAS, 2% in. pot, $1.75 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. FEVERFEW, Little Gem, $2.00 per 100. VINC.4S, 2% In. pot, $2.00 per 100; 3 in. pot. $4.00 per 100; 4 in. pot, $8.00 per 100. .AGER-ATUM, 2% in. pot, $1.50 per 100; .■^12.00 per 1000. .VSP.^R.IGUS SPRENGERI, 2% in. pot, $2.00 per 100; 3 in.. $3.00 per 100 strong. .\SPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, 4 in. pot, $6.00 per 100 strong. DR.4CAEN.4. INDIVIS.4, 4 in. pot, $8.00 per 100. ENGLISH IVY, R. C. $1.50 per 100. .\CHYR.\NTHES LINDENII. 2V4 in. pot, $1.50 per 100. TR.ADESC.4NTI.A, in 3 Tarieties, R. C. $1.00 per 100. J. E. FELTHOUSEN 1»4 Van Vranken .Ave., SCHENECT.4DY, N. Y. When writing to advertiaers kindly mention HORTICULTURE. ORCHIDS Imported and Potted FREEMAN ORCHID COMPANY FALL RIVER, MASS. March 28, 1914 HOETICULTURE 481 Craig Quality Easter Plants XV/ERE never in better shape than now. The Roses, Hydrangeas, *^ Lilies, Genistas, Valley, Daisies, Spiraeas, Rhododendrons and Azaleas, have all been timed to the minute. They are being grown cool and will require no extra heat to bring them into flower in good time. This means that Craig quality plants will be durable with you and with your customers. We would like you to come and see them, but if that is impossible, we would like you to reserve a good sized space in your place for them. Our catalogue is now ready ; please send for it. We quote a few prices below. LILIES Our stock of this grand Easter plant is exceptionally fine tills year and having 25,000 plants, we can positively please the most critical buyer. Plants with from 4 to 10 flowers, 12c. per bloom. Made up pans, from 15 to 25 flowers, 12c. per bloom. Plants with less than 4 flowers, 15c. per bloom. Cut lilies, medium, $12 per 100 blooms. All plants have been grown moderately cool. RHODODENDRONS Our stock is large, tlic plants being well budded and shapely. Including all the best varieties in all colors. Prices, .$1.50, $2.00, $2.50, $3.00, $3.50 and $4.00 each. Very large plants, $5.00, $6.00 and $7.50 each. HYDRANGEAS We have the largest and finest stock of Hydrangeas ever offered to the trade at Easter, having 7,500 perfect plants. Our stock includes over 6,000 of the new French varieties, all of which have proven so valuable to the retailer. The plants have all been grown cool and are well hardened off, insuring satisfaction to the buyer. Hydrangea Otaksa, 6 inch, $6.00, $9.00, $12.00, $1.5.00 and $18.00 per doz. ; 7 Inch and 8 inch, $2.00, $2.50, $3.00, $3.50 and .$4.00 each. Specimens, .$5.00, $6.00 and $7.50 each. All of the following varieties have been tested by us under ordinary conditions as to their adaptability to forcing for Easter. All have proven themselves to be valuable additions. Bouquet Ro.se, bright pink; Gene de Vibraye, bright rose; La Lorraine, bright pink; Mme. a Riveram, bright rose; Mme. E. Mouillere, best white; Mme; Maurice Uamar, bright pink; Mme. Renee Gaillard. large white; Souv. de Mme. E. Chantard, bright rose; Radiant, bright pink; Baby Bimbinet; Mont Ro.se, 6 Inch and 7 inch pots, from 3 to 15 flowers, $6.00, $9.00, $12.00, $15.00, $18.00, $24.00, $30.00 and $36.00 per doz. April delivery, strong stock of the above varieties, 2% inch pots, except where noted, $8.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000. EASTER ROSES We desire to make special mention of our large stock of roses, growing upwards of 10,000 plants in the leading varie- ties. We have no hesitation in saying we are the largest growers of forcing roses for Easter in America. We are positive our stock will please the most critical buyers as the quality was never better. It has all been grown cool and will prove very satisfactory. Baby Ramblers — All the choice and popular varieties in the polyantha class, 5 and 6 inch pots, $6.00 to $9.00 a dozen. Half Standard Baby Ramblers— Orleans, Pres. Taft, Phyl- lis, etc., exceptionally fine plants, 3 foot stems, $1.25, $1.50 and $2.00 each. Hybrid Roses— Magna Charta, etc., $9.00 to $18.00 per doz. Trained Specimens — All the Ramblers, Lady Gay, Hiawa- tha, Dorothy Perkins, Tausendschoen, ' Excelsa, splendid plants in 6, 7, 8 in. pots, at prices ranging from $1.25 to $7.50 each. SPIRAEAS Spiraea Gladstone — Our stock is in superb condition, 6 inch pots, very heavy, $6.00 per doz., $45.00 per 100. 7 inch pots, very heavy, $9.00 per doz. 8 inch tubs, very heavy, made up, $12.00 per doz. 10 inch and 11 inch tubs, very heavy, made up, $18.00 and $24.00 per doz. Spiraea Queen Alexandra — 6 inch and 7 inch pots, very heavy, 75c. and $1.00 each. MISCELLANEOUS Genistas — Fine stock for basket work in the smaller sizes, from 3 inch pots, at $15.00 per 100 up to large plants at $1.00 to $3.00 each. Daisies — Yellow and white, well-flowered plants, $4.00 to $9.00 per doz. Azaleas — Lots of them in the accepted Easter favorites, 75c. up. Crotons, Dracaenas, Ferns, Palms, Ficus. Send for Complete Catalogue. ROBERT CRAIG COMPANY 4900 Market St, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Branch, NORWOOD. PA. 482 HOETICULTUEE March 28, 1914 A Story of Roses! American growers will no doubt be interested to learn that I have made a contract with Hugh Dickson, Ltd., of Belfast, Ireland, by which, as sole agent, I will distribute to Ameri- can growers his varieties at the same time and price every year, as they are distributed in Europe. This stock is now growing in my establishment and the buyer will have no vexatious customs delay or charges to pay. The name "DICKSON" is one to conjure with in Roses, and Messrs. Hugh Dickson claim the finest strain of Rose seedlings in the world, as they were awarded a Gold Medal last year by the National Rose Society for each of the 1914 varieties which are as follows : Mrs. James Lyans William Cooper Brilliant Mrs. A. Grey Countess Clanwilliam Price $2.50 each per plant; 4" pot plants in full growth Very liberal discount to trade growers Mrs. Andrew Carnegie The new Scotch Gold Medal Druschki seedHng. This is an Improved Druschki in form, just as large in size, and in addition is deliciously fragrant. Grafted or Own Root Plants; $1.00 each, $9.00 doz. OTHER ROSE NOVELTIES NOW READY (OUR OWN GRAFTING) Killarney Brilliant Ophelia Prince D'Arenberg King of Killarneys Light salmon pink with Brilliant scarlet golden shadings SEND FOR MY CATALOGUE CHARLES H. TOTTY MADISON, N. J. March 28. 1914 HORTICULTURE 48S One of the Dreer Specialties A Planting of Japanese Iris at Onr Nurseries, at Riverton, N. J. Dreer's Imperial Japanese Iris These magnificent Iris are among the most beautiful of our hardy early-summer flowering plants and are destined to become as popular as the hardy Phlox and Paeonies. They are valuable not only as decorative flowering subjects for the garden, but are also very useful as cut flowers. Our stock of Japanese Iris is very extensive in a splendid assortment of home-grown varieties and can be relied upon for being true to name and description. We supply these in strong liberal divisions of a most satisfactory planting size. Six-Petaled Japanese Iris No. Order by name or number. 4. Yomo-Do-uDii. A fine free-flowering early double white. 5. Koki-no-iro. Rich royal purple with white veinings. 9. Oniga-shima. Rich purple with many white veins. 10. Shiga-no-nra-nami. Violet-purple, veined with white. 22. Sano-watasbi. White, with canary-yellow centre. 24. Gosetsn-mai. White veined and traced throughout with aniline-blue. 25. Senjo-no-hora. Beautifully mottled deep purple and white. 26. Cchiu. Bright purple with crimson sheen. 28. Tsnrugi-no-mai. Rich, deep purple. 29. Bish-no-toma. Silvery white, densely veined and minutely dotted with violet blue. Toshimo. Creamy-white, delicately veined with purple. Benjo-no-toma. Petals peculiarly fluted, light violet, with white halo and light veinings. Samidare. Silvery white, suffused throughout with rich ultramarine blue. Kagaribi. Ground color white beautifully traced and mar- bled with nltramarine blue. Wakn-botei. Pure white veined with purple. Kenkakn. White, densely marbled and spotted with bright violet-pnrple. Komocbi-gnma. Rich, velvety pansy-violet. Tokyo. The finest pure double white. Shimosa. White ground, minutely and densely spotted throughout with bright violet purple. HoBokawa. Royal purple with white veinings. Price: Any of the above. 15 cts. each; $1.25 per doz.; J8.00 per 100; $70.00 per 1000. The set of 20 sorts tor $2.00. 44. 47. 53. 74. »4. 107. 108. loe. No. 11. 12. 14. 18. 23. 33. 43. 55. 62. 67. 73. 77. 82. 85. 86. 96. 97. Three Petaled Japanese Iris Order by name or number. Hano-no-nisbiki. Bright violet-purple, veined with white. Sbippo. Light lilac, densely veined with purple. Sbisbi-lkari. Light ground color, veined and mottled wltb dark violet-purple. Metrao. White, densely marbled and veined with light violet. Tedo-Kaganii. Magenta-lilac, veined with white. Kaknjakuro. White ground, marked with violet-blue In such a manner that makes it appear as though the color was dusted on. Sbi-un-ryo. Grayish-wbite, deeply and densely veined and suffused with violet. Scbuchiukwa. A showy variety, crimson-purple with white veins and white halo. Mlsutmoshlto. Violet-purple, marbled with purple. KigaD-no-misao. A late flowering pure white. Shiratakl. Silvery-white, border of petals suffused with light Parma-violet. Yayaura. White, occasionally marbled with light violet. Violet-purple, marbled with white. Ught violet-purple, the larger veins white. Large pure white, with faint violet-purple mark- Ari-Ake. OJochln. Sei-o-bo, ings. Tebotan. White ground, with prominent vloIet-blue velnlDK. Light ground, suffused throughout with color, densely Tetned and Shiro-fungen. bluish-violet. 100. Tomo-iakuru. Light ground suffused reddish-purple. 102. Shi-no-maki. Rich royal purple. 106. Sakata. Light violet or lavender blue. Price: Any of the above. 15 cts. each; $1.25 per do«.; 18.00 per 100; $70.00 per 1000. Set of 20 sorts for $2.00. Extra Choice Mixed Varieties. $1.00 per doz. ; $6.00 pen 100 ; $50.00 per 1000. FOB THE HOST COMPLETE LIST OF HABDT PEBEajNIAL PLANTS SEE OUB CUBBENT WHOLESALB LIST. HENRY A. DREER, Inc. 714-716 CHESTNUT STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA. The Above Prices Are Intended for the Trade Only. 484 HORTICULTURE March 28, 1914 PALISADES POPl A RARE OPPORTUNITY OF STOCKING UP BEFORE THE Sll Special surplus offer HARDY PERENNIALS or Old Fashioned Flowers. Prio^ Orders will be filled in rotation as received. Terms cash, f. o. b. Sparkill, New Y< our regular wholesale catalogue. No less than lo sold at these prices. When 3 in. Pots. 1500 i:oo 1000 1000 500 X50 150 500 350 1000 150 250 1000 300 600 S500 1000 SOO 500 Field Price 3 in. RootK. Name. per 100. Pots. 2500 .Acliillea .Mill. Kosruni $3.50 500 •■ Cerise ({ueeii 4.50 300 1500 •• The Pearl 3.50 250 " Tdiiieiitosa 4.50 200 At'onitum autiiiii 6.50 500 600 " Nepellus 6.50 250 550 .\eBopodiiini Pixl. Var.... 3.50 100 750 AKrosteiiia eoroiiaria 3.50 500 " Alba 4.50 100 600 Ajuga Genevensls 3.50 100 500 ■' Reptaus. Atrop 3.50 1000 250 Alyssuni rostratum 5.50 150 250 •• Sax. Compt 5. .50 225 £000 Anc-husa Dropmore Var... 6.50 4.60 ■.•.SO 1000 " Opal (New) 6.50 300 5.00 20O Perry's Variety . . . 6.50 500 3000 .\nemone Jap. alba 5.00 760 •• ' •• .\lice 5.50 I'lO 1500 ■• " Mt. Rose.. 5..50 123 500 •' " Pr. Heinrieh 6.50 1500 •' ■• (i. fbarlotte. 5.00 1000 2500 " " Rosea sup.. 5.00 750 •' " Rubra 5.00 -.ISO 2500 •' " Whirlwind.. 5.00 250 " Pens.vivanica . . . 4.50 150 1500 ■• Pulsatila 4.50 600 Anthemis Orandiflora 7.50 150 1000 " Nobilis 3.60 100 300 " Tinct Kelyayii.. 3.50 300 Aqnilegia ehrysantha 5.00 200 " coerulea 5. .50 300 nivea grandif.. 5.50 400 2000 " double mixed.. 4.50 2000 " single mixed.. 4.50 750 Arabis albida 4.60 rl. PI 7.50 1000 Armeria marit. splendens. 4.60 .500 1000 " " " alba.. 4.50 2.50 1250 " Formosa Hybs... 5.50 1500 Arenaria Montana 7.50 60O Artemisia stellariana S.60 Field Roots. Ni'ine. 600 600 500 1500 600 .300 600 300 750 450 250 1250 1000 500 500 40« 200 200 225 200 350 400 1000 .350 600 500 751) 300 2.50 3000 500 500 1000 1300 750 2.50 750 Price per 100. $13. 50 6.50 Artemisia purscbiana . . . '* I^actiflora .... " A^ulgaris 3.50 Asclcpias Tuberosa 5.50 Aster Acris 5.04( Bty. Colwall (new). -JM " White Queen 5.50 " Tartaricus 3.50 F. W. Burbidge... 4.,50 ** Gertrude 3.50 GrandiHorus 12.00 " Laevis callioi»e 4.50 " Novelty 4.50 " Nova Anglia 3.04t " " *' Rubra. . 5. .541 " Perry's Pink 5.0i: I'erry's Favorite.... 7.54J " Ptarmicoide 5.4)0 Polyphyllus 4.50 " Mad. Sayneiise 4.54) " Miss Wilmot 4.5(» " Regina 4.50 St. Elgwin 7..T4) " Semiplenus 4.50 " Snowfiake 5.4)4) " Trinervis 3.50 Top Sawyer 4..50 " Alpinus 4.50 " " Stii>erbus. 5. .54) " " sub. cocriil 4.54) Astilbe Davidii 8.04) " Grandis 8.50 Aubri«^ia in variety fi.54) Auricula Alpina €.50 Baptisia Australis 2.50 Bellis Perennis 3.60 Bocconia Cordata 3.50 Boltonia Asteroides 3.50 Latisquama 4.50 Boltonia Latisquajna Nana 1.50 Buddleia Veitebiana 6.50 12.00 Bnphthalmom Salicifolinm 3.50 3 in. Field Price I'ots. Roots. Name. per 100. 500 Buphtlialmum MagniHcano $8.50 150 2.54) 1500 4:04) 54)00 700 100 1.5(1 250 300 750 250 350 354) 200 2.54) 375 1750 1500 24)4) 14)0 500 2350 354) I. 5.5)) SOO 750 .504) 500 54)4) 750 1000 3000 3041 2.50 104) 2500 750 875 500 14)4)0 7.50 .54)4) 1000 750 500 f'allirlioe Involuorata 5.00 t'alinieris incisa 4,60 Campanula Alliariaefolia. 4.50 Grosecki 4.50 " Latifolia Macran. 6.00 " Media to color. 6.00 '* Cal.vcantheina " 6.60 Persicifolia 6.60 " Persicifolia alba. 6.50 .Moerbemi 10.00 " Rapunculus 3.60 Cassia Mariland 3.56 Catananclie Coerulea 4.60 Centaurea [Montana^ 3 colors 6.50 Cephalaria Tartarica 4.60 Cerastium Tomentosum. . . 4.B0 Chelone Barbatus 4.50 Chrysanthemums clumps. 'Hardy Pompons. 15 sorts double and single named. 6.S0 3.50 " Nipponicum 6.50 " In04lorum 3.50 " Maximum (See Daisy). Convallarla JIajalis (I.ily of the Valley clumps) . . 10.00 Coreopsis Lane. Grand.... 8.50 Rosea 4.60 Cr)icinella Stylosa 5.00 Crauhe Cordipolia 10.00 Daisy Shasta 4.60 " Ala.sJ.U0 300 •• Superlius 6.00 250 •• White Reserve. . . B.OO 350 " Fettes Mount 6.00 550 " Alice Lee 6.00 500 " Cyclops sitiKle... 6.00 100 •• Her Majesty 6.(M) 500 " Scoticus 5.00 300 " Souvenir d' Sales. 6.110 050 " Furst Bismark... 6.IKI 300 Diel.vtra Formosa 6.50 1500 Digitalis Fo.xglove 5.00 500 '■ tininditiora Yellow .■>..'i)t 1050 Doronicum Excelsuiii 6.cordata Grandifl. T.50 2500 Gaillardia (irand 4.50 300 Galium .Molluga 3.50 250 Geum At rosauKuineuni. . . 5.50 500 (ialli^-a Ofticinulis 1.511 900 Geranium Saniiuineum.. . . 4.50 600 ■■ Ciranilifl 5.50 1500 Golden Glow 2.50 500 Globularia Triehosantha. . 4.50 750 Gypsophila Aeutifolia 5.50 650 ** Monstrosa Repens. 5.00 1500 '• Paniculata 4..50 276 •■ fl. pl 15.00 .500 Grass Arrhenatherum 3.50 1000 " Phalaris Variegat. 2.50 1000 " .Vrunds Donax 5.50 500 •■ " " Var. 8.50 1001) Helenium .\ut. Rubrum.. 8. .50 1000 '• Aut. Superbium... 3.50 500 •■ Puniilum .Mag-- 5. .50 700 UeLianthemum Croceum.. 4.60 1500 Heliopsis Pitcheriana 3.50 400 " Semi-plena 4.50 300 '* Scaber major 3.50 6000 Helianti (New Vegetable) 1.00 600 Heliitnthus H. S. Moon... 3.50 600 ■ Maximiliani I.M lODO " Mollis Grandiflorus 3.50 1500 •' Miss Melish 4.50 1300 " Solid d. Or 1..">II 600 Hesperis Matronalis 3.50 600 " " Alba.. 3.60 3000 Hemerocallis Flava 4.50 SOOO " Fulva 3.50 600 " Gold Dust 4.50 2000 " Kwanso Fl. Fl 4.50 700 " Orange Man 4.50 650 " Sovereign 4.60 760 " Thunbergi 6.00 500 Heueliera sitngninea 5. .it* Alba. 5.50 " " Rosea. 5..50 " Itri/oides .5.50 " (iraeillima .... 5.50 Cristata 5.50 1550 Hibiscus Mnsrbeutos. C. E. 4.50 800 " Militaris 4.50 2000 Hollylioiks. Kverhlooming 5.00 3000 •• .Allegheny 5.50 5000 " Double. 8 colors. O.IKI 3000 " Single. Mixed 5.00 150 Hop Tines, Golden Leaf.. 5.50 300 H.vpericum Moserianum,. . 7.50 250 Iberis Sempervirens 6.00 750 " Snow Queen 6.00 300 ■• Gibraltariaca 5. .VI 500 Incarvillea Del 5.1)0 500 " " Grand. . . . 6.00 3 in. lots. 156 450 500 1250 7.50 5(M1 200 250 450 000 6iM) lOOO 1000 750 700 IJSO Fielden8. 6.60 600 " " fl. pl. 6.50 Linaria Cymbelaria 6.50 .350 l.inuni Perenne and Alba. 5.50 1000 Lobelia Cardinalis 4.50 250 " Syphilitica 5.50 1000 Lupins Perennial. Col. Sep. White, Blue and Pink.. 6,50 Lupins I'erennial, Col, .Sep. White, Blue and Pink.. 4.50 300 Lychnis Alpina 4.60 500 •■ Cbalcedonica 5,(MI 750 " Semperflorens plena 6.50 1250 " Viscaria Splendens. 5.50 5IM1 " ■■ " 4.50 1000 Lyeimacliia Nummularia. . 3.60 500 l.ytlirum Roseum 4.50 1500 Mint, Spearmint 3.50 1200 " Peppermint 3.50 560 Mertensia Virglnica 6.60 1500 Monarila Splcnilens 4.50 12,50 " Cambridge Scarlet. 4.50 1250 " Violacea Superba. 4.50 1000 " Fistulosa. alba, . . 2.50 1250 Myosotis Palustris 4. .50 260 Nepcta Giechoma 3.50 500 " Mussini 4.50 500 Oenothera Speciosa 4.50 500 '* Missouriensis. . 6.00 600 •' Fruticosa 5.50 3.50 " Voungii 6.00 300 Pennyroyal 3.50 Pacbysanilrii Terminalis.. 10.00 Papaver Kudicaule, 3 Col. 5.00 5000 Fa«onie8 chinensis, 20 best named sorts 12.00 Popp>' (iricntale 5.50 Mahoney 6.50 Mary Stailholme . 6.50 " Prince jif Orani;e. 6.50 Prin. A'ict. Louise 6.50 Goliath 6.50 Trilby 6.50 .VK» Pcntsfemon bar. Tor..... 4.50 250 " diffusus 4.60 160 Petasites Jap. Gigan 6.60 1500 Physostegia virgin 3.50 1250 " virgin, alba.. 3.50 1300 " Speciosa 4.60 750 Physalis Bunyardi 5.50 6000 Phlox decussata in 20 sorts. 6.00 2500 " Subulata Rosea 3.50 3500 " " Lilae 3.50 2500 " .Anioena 4.50 400 " divar. Canadensis.. 6. .50 " divar. l-iiphamii. . . . 8.50 1000 Platycodon grandfl. & alba .5.50 500 Plumbago larpentae 5. .50 250 Polygonatnm majus 4.60 1000 Polygonum Cuspidatum.. 3,50 500 I'ardanthus sinensis 4.60 600 Potentilla in 3 sorts S.60 250 Primula .Vcaulis, var, <'ol. 5.50 3 iu. Pots. 150 750 ,500 800 450 500 200 400 450 150 300 300 TOO 150 1 500 1500 omi 80O 500 i-'ield Price Roots. Name. per 100. .350 Primula Elatior .$5.50 250 " veris superba 8.50 Ver. Sup. II. pl 10.00 500 " vulgaris 6,50 460 Prannela Webbiana 3.60 750 Pyrethrum roseum 5.50 500 *' Cliginosum . . . 4.50 450 Ranunculus rep. fl. pl.... 3.50 250 '■ Speciosus fl. pl. 7.50 750 Uosemur.v . ^ 5.50 500 Rudbeckia maxima 5.50 1250 " Mewmanil S.50 750 " Nitida 4.50 1400 " purpurea 5.50 500 " subtomentosa. . 3.50 5000 " Golden Glow . . 2.50 300 Salvia agentea 5.50 2500 " azurea grandifl... 4.50 500 Sage Holt's Mam 3.50 350 Santolina incana 3.60 300 Siiponaira ocy. splend.... 6.50 14.50 Sedum acre 4.50 300 " maximum album. 3.50 1000 " Maxmoviciii 3.50 HeHexum 7.50 250 " spec'tabilis 5.50 500 '• " atropurpurea. 6.00 400 " •' Brilliant 7.50 300 " spurium coccine.. 3.50 250 " sexangulare 3.50 250 Sempervivum. hard.v 3.50 200 Scabiosa Japonica; 6.00 500 " Gigantea 4.50 100 Senecio clivoruin 7.50 300 Sidalcea Candida 4.50 500 Solidago canadensis 2.60 250 Spirea palmata 6.60 250 '* palmata elegans... 6.50 250 " Japonica Com. Mul. 6.50 KPO " ■' .Astilioides 11. 0.50 600 Stachys lanata. 4.60 550 stnkesia c.vanea 5.50 4(H) " c.>anea alba 5.50 3000 Sweet William Auricula- flowered, double white and double crimson 3.50 250 " Newport Pink (new). 7.60 250 " Everblooming 4.50 250 Tanacetum (costmary) , . , . 3.60 500 Tansy 3.60 1000 Tarragon (Estragon) 6.50 500 Tcucrilim Cham 5.50 250 Thalictrum .Aqui OOO 2.50 •• .Adiantifolia. . . 6.00 550 Thymus lanuginosus 4.50 550 " citroid. aureus.. 4.50 500 " English Thyme. 3.50 350 Tiarella torilill 5..5U 300 Tradescanlia Air. alba.... 3.50 1500 Trillum grandfl 3.60 2500 Tritoma Express 6.50 1000 " Pfltzeri 8.50 600 " Tucki 6.60 260 Tunica saxifraga 4.50 350 A'aleriana i'oc. & alba.... 5.5^» 3.50 " Offlcinulis 5.,50 2.50 A'eronica gent. fol. var,.. 5.50 2(Ml " incana 5.50 1000 Veronica long. subsessilU 7.60 5.50 500 " Prostrata 4.50 350 " Virginica 4.50 1500 Ainca Minor 4.60 •• 6.50 I5O0 Viola Double English 5..50 2.50 ** o. KKI.SEY, Owner Salem, MuMNachusettR When Writing to Advertisers Please IVien- tion Horticulture HOLLAND NURSERIES BEST HABDY BHODODKNDBONB, AZALEAS, CONIFBKS, OL,EUATIB. H. P. B08ES, 8HBITBS, AJTD HWK- BACBOf 8 FLAJITS. P. OUWERKERK, 216 Jut SL, Wmlimku HKJ\ ■we hold to high standard. When there is anything new worth having we sell it. Special for this week : St. Patrick's Day Hats, Pipes and Other Conceits for sending out with March 17th orders. H. BAYERSDORFER&CO., PHILADELPHIA, PA. The Florist Supply House of America A Florist's Necessity HARTS HANDY HANDLE nu Becureiy on nny standard pot and by the use of a little chlf- Cao or ribbon gives you a Basket effect at a very small additional ap«nie, increasing tbe price of your plants 100 per cent. 1 12 Inches high, $2.50 per doz. 2 15 " •• 3.50 " 3 18 " '• 4.00 " " 4 24 Inches high, ffi.OO per li^)iiiu'iit in (hp WlmU'sule 1 lowt-r l>i^trut GEORGE C. SIEBRECHT ^HOLKSALE FLORIST 109 West 28tK St., ^o* a-Tl^'o^oVM^a. sc NEW YORK Valley, Acacia, Orchids and Gardenias Unlimited in Quantity— Unequalled in Quality AND A FULL LIN£ LILIES. CARNATIONS ROSES. VIOLETS AND BULBOUS STOCK 498 HOETICULTURE March 28, 1914 KILLARNEY BRILLIANT Far superior to the old type of Killarney. A brilliant deep color, and a larger flower. We handle the crop of 25,000 plants, and offer you a good supply of this new rose, several thousand flowers a day, $6.00 to $12.00 per 100. The Leo Co. rLOR.I*TS 12?ha^d^rceVts.. PHILADELPHIA Mention HORTICnLTDBE when writing. m0ttmty*M»y*MymM*itiyyuy*/tMmtMtt»MvmM*MtMk SEE Next Week's Issue FOR EASTER Gut Flower Offers THE BEST LETTERS FOR FieRIST'S USE THOSE MADE BY THE Boston iFlorist Letter Co. M FEABL ST. BOSTON N. r. McCarthy, Mgr. Block Letters, $2.00 per 100. Script I/ctters, $3.00 per 100. Order direct or bay from yonr local ■apply dealer. Insist on bavliiK the BOSTON laserlptlons, Binblem8, etc Always In Stock. CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX COI j PHILADEtPMIA. PA. I ROBERT J. DYSART PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT AND AUDITOR Simple methods of correct accounting especially adapted for florists' use. BOOKS BALANCED AND ADJUSTED Merchants Bank Buildine 40 STATE ST. BOSTON Telephone Main 68 Whan writing to advertisers kindly msntion HORTICULTURE. WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS — ^^a-^^ PRICES— Per 100 TO DEALERS ONLY Roses Am. Beauty, Special " " Fancy and Extra No.i Killarney, Extra " Ordinary Richmond, Hillingdon, Extra '* *' Ordinary . . Maryland, ,Ward,Taft, Sunburst, Ex. " " " " Ordinary Russell, Shawyer Carnations, Fancy *' Ordinary Cattleyas Lilies, Longifiorum Callas Lily of the Valley Paper Whites Freesias. ... Daffodils Tulips Violets M ignonette Daises Sweet Peas Gardenias Adiantum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus, Strings (loo).. *' " & Spren, (loobchs.).. CINCINNATI March 23 CHICAGO March 23 40.00 30.00 I 15.00 I 8.00 I 6.00 I 10.00 4.00 I 8.00 I 6.00 3.00 2.00 35-00 10.00 10.00 3.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 •50 5.00 I. CO ■75 25.00 1. 00 12.50 40.00 25.00 to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to 10 to to to to to to to to to to 50.00 40.00 20.00 10.00 8.0c 12.00 8.00 10.00 8.00 4.00 3.00 50.00 12.50 12.00 4.00 3.00 3.00 4.00 4.00 -75 6.00 1.50 1.50 35.00 1.50 15.00 50.00 50.00 40.00 30.00 6.00 5.00 2.00 5.00 2.00 5.00 2.00 2.00 1. 00 40.00 10.00 8.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 2.O0 2.00 .40 3.00 1. 00 ■75 25.00 •75 12.00 35-00 35-00 50.00 40.00 15.00 8.00 4.00 8.00 4.00 8.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 50.00 12.00 10.00 4 00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 •50 5.w> 1.50 1.50 30.00 1. 00 15.00 50.00 50.00 BUFFALO March 23 PITTSBURG March 23 40.00 30.00 15.00 10.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 10.00 6.00 2.50 1.50 35.00 10.00 10.0c 3.00 2.00 3.00 2.00 2.00 ■50 2.00 1.00 ■ 50 15.00 1. 00 12.00 40.00 35-00 SO.«o 40.00 20.00 12.00 6.0c to.oo 6.00 15.00 8.00 3.00 2.«0 40.00 le.oo 12.00 4.00 3.00 4.00 3.00 3.0© .60 5.00 1.50 1. 00 25.0* 1-25 15.00 60.00 50.00 3500 20.00 10.00 8 00 4.00 8.00 4.00 8.00 to to 35^oo 12.00 to to 2.00 2,00 4.00 2.00 50.00 30.00 15-00 15.00 6.00 12. 00 6.00 50.00 15.00 lo.oe 4.00 4.00 3.0D ♦.00 4.00 .50 6.oe 3.00 •75 15.00 to 20.C 30.00 to 50.00 50.00 PGEHLMANN BROS. CO I Supply of Best Cat Flowers all the Year Around 72-74 EAST RANDOLPH ST., CHICAGO. If Interested, send uh your name and address for our weekly price list. PETER REINBERG' WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS 37 RANDOLPH STREET - - . - CHICAGO, ILL. WELCH BROS. CO. AMERICAN BEAUTY, KILLARNEY, RICHMOND, MARYLAND AND ALL THE SUPERIOR ROSES, ULY OF THE VALLEY. CARNATIONS. ORCHIDS BEST PRODUCED 226 Devonshire Street, Boston, Ma»«. CHICAGO CARNATION CO. A. T. PYFER, Manager 30 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO, ILL Wired Toothpicks Manufactured by W.J.COWEE, Berlin, N.Y. 10,000.... ;i. 75. 50,000.... $7.S0. Sample tree For Mle by dealen. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, Inc. WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS Consl^DiBeiitfl Solicited Hardy Fancy Fern Our Specialty 38-40 BROADWAY. DETROIT, MIDH E. G.HILL CO. Wholesale Florists PlesM mentlan H»rU«altai« whaa March 28, 1914 HORTICULTURE 499' -"^iak. MRS. CHARLES RUSSELL This is a rose we believe very few retailers realize Its many good qualities, a rose that is in favor more thmi ever — a splendid supply, all lengths, are coming in. SPECIAl, $25.00 per 100 FIRST JlO.flO per 100 FANCY 20.00 " " SECOND 6.00 " KXTR.V 15.00 " HEADQUARTERS FOR GREENS .\Rparai;us PlunioHa, bunches and Leucothoe, green and bronze, per 100, slriut,'!*, each r,i\,\ .$1.00; per 1000, $10.00. .-Vspara;;uM Spreneerii, per bunch, 25c. Mexican Ivy, per 1000, $7.50. ...".'.".*^ •'''';■, ,_ „. DaKger Ferns, best quality, long and Hilcl Sniilax, per case, $5.00. pcifeit fronds, per 1000, .$3.00. «ilrecn Sheet Moss, per bag, $3.oa :> ca-'p lots per case $7 50 (ireen Lamp Mo8B. per bag, $1.50. Ijiurel HranchcN, per 100 lbs., $6.00. ''"^'.'.'r'n'**' •''*''" **''*** *'"*'■ ''^■' ''"S. Laurel Roping, per 100 yds., .$0.00. sp'liagnum Moss (burlapped), 10-bbl. Cliestnut Oak Foliage, per 100, $2.00; bales, ,$4.00 each ; 5 bale lots, per bale, Iier KKiO. $15.00. $3.75; 10 bale lots, per bale, $3.50. EVERYTHING IN RIBBONS: We carry one of the largest and most varied stocks of Ribbons pertaining to Ibe florist business of any house in the country. If you have not received one of our new catalogues, advise us and we will mail you one at once. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO. /p The Wholesale FlorUts of Philadelphia | I ^^^ I"HII..\1)EM'1II.A WASHINGTON \^^^1^/M IfiOS-ieaO I.uillow street 12IB H Street, N. W. ^^ l^#i NEW YORK B.4lLTIMORE ^^.^ _^r 117 West 38tli Street Franklin and St. Paul Streets f^^^"^^^ Flower Market Reports WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS — ^'^"^ o . 1 1 , I BOSTON PRICES — Per 100 TO DEALERS ONLY Business has held up BOSTON very well thus far and prices have not receded to any great extent but it looks now as though the product would show a considerable increase within a day or two and the result will be lower val- ues. All roses are plentiful and good, excepting Beauty, and have been mov- ing very satisfactorily. Carnations have recovered somewhat from the stagnation of last week. Sweet peas are falling off in quality also in mar- ket value. Tliere are lots of violets, good and cheap. Bulbous stock con- tinues to come in heavy, double tulips enjoying the best demand. Lilies are are in normal supply and demand but callas are in overstock and are accu- mulating in wholesalers' hands. Lily of the valley is easy in all grades. Cat- tleyas received now are mostly Schroederte and. as usual, are dis- posed of with difficulty and at much lower prices than the other species command. Hardy ferns are scarce at advanced figures. Again a decided change BUFFALO from spring weather to winter. The cold snap continued throughout the week and it had a telling effect on business, espe- cially the transient trade for the re- tail merchant. Roses are coming on better each day, some excellent Kil- larneys are seen; also Maryland are beginning to come on in better stem and color. Bonsilene and Safrano have sold well all winter. There are more Richmonds, short Beauties and Milady than in weeks previous. Carnations are improving though a good portion are still of the ordinary grade. Lily of the valley good and still quiet. Mignonette plentiful and excellent tu- lips of the Murillo variety have sold best. Daffodils have not been too plentiful and clean up daily. Choice snapdragon in pink, white and yellow sells well. Good wood ferns are scarce. Roses Am. Beauty, Special '• *' Fancy and Extra -.».. No. I Killamey, Extra " Ordinary Richmond, HiiUngdon, Extra " Ordinary Maryland, Ward, Taft, Sunburst, Extra " *' *' "Ordinary Russell, Shawyer Carnations, Fancy " Ordinary Cattleyas Lilies. Longiflonim . ... Callas .... Lily of the Valley Paper Whites Freesias Daffodils Tulips Violets Mignonette Daisies ^ Sweet Peas •... Gardenias Adianlum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus, Strings Cioo) *' " & SprcD. (loo Bchs.) The condition of the CHICAGO market is in a general way considered quite satisfactory for late March. There is an abundance of stock of all kinds and with few exceptions a good qual- ity of all kinds of flowers can be found. The most important exception is still the American Beauty, which is decidedly off crop now. and though very poor, the long-stemmed ones are in such demand that some of the large bouses are getting six dollars per doz- en for the few that can be called at all satisfactory. Short Beauties sell slowly. St. Patrick's Day cleaned up al! the white carnations and the fol- lowing Friday all kinds of carnations were moved off to avoid a glut on Sat- urday, with the result that the week end found business good and prices fair. Excellent pink and white Kil- larneys are seen on the counters. Richmond and Sunburst are not quite so much in evidence. Ten-week stock is coming in in fair quantity and sells readily. Bulbous stock is growing less but there is still enough to meet the ST. LOUIS March 2} PHILA. March 23 40.00 20.00 8.00 5.00 3.00 500 2.00 5.00 2.00 8.00 2.00 1. 00 20.00 8.00 6.00 2.00 1. 00 1.00 1.00 1. 00 ■ 15 2. CO •50 .40 15.00 75 12.00 35.00 10.00 50.00 30.00 10.00 8.00 4.00 8.00 4.00 10.00 4.00 12.00 3.00 2.00 40.00 10.00 10.00 3.00 1.50 2.00 2. GO 3.00 =5 6.00 x.oo • 75 20.00 t.oo 15.00 50.00 35.00 30.00 15.00 8.00 6.00 2.00 6.00 J.OO 6.00 40.00 25.00 10.00 8.00 4.00 8.00 4.00 8.00 3.00 to 4.00 2.00 t.oo 40.00 10.00 10.00 3.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 4.00 to T.oo 12.00 35.00 15.00 4.00 1.50 50.00 12.50 12.50 4.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 •40 5.00 1.25 1.25 15.00 50.00 25.00 40.00 15.00 5.00 6.00 2.00 6.00 2.00 6.00 2.00 5.00 2.00 1.00 25.00 6.00 6.00 2.00 1.00 1. 00 2.00 .20 1.50 .50 50.00 35-00' 12.50 lO.OO 4.00 lO.OD 4.00 10.00 4.0D 20.00 4.00 a.oo 50.00 io.oo> 10. oo 4.00 15.00 35.00 25.CO to to to to to to to to to to to to 3.00 3.00 3.00 .50. 4.00 2.00 1.50. 20.00 I.JO 3O.0O> 50.00 50.00 demand. Lily of the valley is of a. good grade and finds ready sale; Common ferns are selling at three dol- lars per thousand. Business is very CINCINNATI good. An active de- mand that lasted' throughout last week continued into this week. The call for stock was so- strong that in spite of very heavy re- ceipts tlie wholesalers were able to realize fair prices for their goods. Ths- supply of roses is much larger and better than it was. All the good ones- up to the time of this writing are cleaning up easily. Easter lilies are not as plentiful as they were and are nmning short of requirements. Tbe offerings of callas are large. Good narcissi sold comparatively well last week, probably because of the- limited supply. Heavy cuts of sweet peas are offered. The poor ones hardly have any kind of a market. Violets- and orchids are both In the class of poor sellers. ( ConHnutd on pa{e joi) 500 HOETICULTURE March 28, 1914 H. E. FROMENT Wholesale Commission Florist, Clioice Cut Flowers, 17 West 28th St. NEW YORK Telephones: 3300, 2201, Madison Sqaare. Moore, Hentz & Nash Wholesale Commission Flarists S5 and S7 West 26th Street New York S«lephone No. 750 Uadison Square — WM. P. FORD — Wholesale Florist 107 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK Call and Inspect the Best Establisbment In the Wholesale Flower District. GEO. C. SIEBRhCHT WHOLESALE FLORIST I09 NA^eST SS-fcK ST CONSIGNMENS SOLICITED flOM{||>«j MADISON SO., NEW YORK JOHN YOUNG ^A/Kt^l^s^l^ F'loris'fc S3 WEST 28th STREET NEW YORK CITY Consi^nmeftts Solicited Phone 7362 Madison Square THE KERVAN COMPANY Ferns, Mosses, Wild Smllax, Galax, Ijeacothoe, Palmetto, Cycas, both fresh cat and prepared. lAoreS, Hemlock, all Decorating EversTreens. m.{<|;j; Mads, 119 w. 28 St., New York RCED (SL KELLER 123 West 35th St.. New York Florists' Supplies We manufacture all our tietal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work & Novelties and are dealers iu Decorative Glassware, Growers and Florists' Requisites WILLIAM H. KUEBLER Brooklyn's Foremost and Best WHOLESALE COMMISSION HOUSE A Fir>t Class Market for aU CUT FLOWERS 28 Willooghby St., Brooklyn, N. Y. M. C. FORD 121 West 28th St., NEW YORK A Full Line of ALL CUT FLOWERS. Telephone, 3870 or 3871 Madison Square GEORGE B. HART Wt10LB5ALE FLORIST M stone St., Rochester, N.Y. ! Wholesale W A full A The H * TEL. 1998 M.\DISO: I*. J. SJVII^H Successor to .lOIIN I. BATNOR Commission Florist SELUNG AGENT FOR LARGEST GROWERS A full line of Choice Cut Flower Stock for all purposes. The HOME or THE LIL,Y by the 100. 1000 or 10,000. 49 West 28tb St., New Yorlc City i TEL. 1998 M.\DISON SQl ARE Ettsblithed 1887 J. K. Al-L IM Still Going Strong OLDEST IN YEARS BUT UP-TO-DATE IN SERVICE A SQUAKE DEAL. PROMPT RETURNS. MONEY ALWAYS BEADY. 106 WEST 28TH ST., NEW YORK Opens 6 A. M. daily. Telephone, 167 and 4468 Mad. Sq. HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY THE HIGHEST \/ A J I IT V ALWAYS GRADE OF VALLtT ON HAND GARDENIAS, DAISIES, ROSES AND CARNATIONS JAMES McMANUS, Mia"' 105 W. 28th St., New York NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only ROSES AND CARNATIONS American Beauty, Special " '* Fancy and Extra No, I Killamey, Extra " Ordinary ■ Richmond, Hillingdon, Extra " " Ordinary Maryland, Ward, Taft, Sunburst, Extra " '* " " Ordinary. Russell, Shawyer Carnations, Fancy Grade ** Ordinary ■ Last Half of Week rint Half of WNk ending Mar 21 beglnwng Mar. 2 1914 1914 40.00 to 50.00 40.00 to 50.00 20.00 to 30.00 ao.oo to 40.00 5.00 to 10.00 8.00 to 30.00 4.00 to 6.00 4.00 to 6.00 1. 00 to 4.00 1. 00 to 3.00 4.00 to 8.00 4.00 to 8.00 1. 00 to 4.00 1.00 to 3.00 5.00 to 8.00 4.00 to 8.00 3.00 to 4.00 3.00 to 4.00 2.00 to B.oo 3.00 to 8.00 2.00 to 3.00 3.00 to 3.00 1.00 to 2.00 1. 00 to 3. go Centrally Located, The Hub of the Flower Market Section IHiCXRI.E3 IVII1-L-A.IM 55 and 57 W. 26th Street, Telephone 7062 Madison NEW YORK BADGLEY, RIEDEL & MEYER, Inc. WHOLESALE FLORISTS, 34 West 28th St., New York Telephones j j^|?i \ Madison Square CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED ALBANY GUT FLOWER EXCHANGE 76 Maiden Lane, ALBANY, N.Y. THOMAS TRACEY, Mgr. WHOLESALE ONLY SAVE TIME AND MONEY BY SENDING YODB ORDER TO US Prices Right. Consignments Solicited. Telephone Connection —MONTREAL FLORAL EXCHANGE, LTD.- ORGANIZED FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CANADIAN TRADE. CDT FL,OWER8 AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. Home-grown Stock a Specialty. STRICTLY WHOLESALE; NOTHING SOLD AT RETAIL. Ample reference furnished as to standing and financial ability of the compaay. 123 MANSFIEI^D STREET. MONTREAL, P. Q. WALTER F. SHERIDAN Wholesale Conuuiseion Dealer in CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 133 West 28th Street, New York Telephone— 3633-3533 Madison Square Frank H. Traendly Oharl«« ScbMick TRAENDLY & SCHENCK Wholesale Florists 131 West 28tii St., New York Telephones : 798 and 7W Uadlaoa ■««»• ConilKiiinenti •^-»»-"-» March 28, 1914 HORTICULTURE 501 NONA/ M AND SECURE SOME OF THOSE HIGH GRADE LILIES WE ARE OFFERING They Can't Be Beaten For Quality A Full Line also of all Seasonable Spring Flowers, Roses, Carnations, Violets, Snapdragon All Good Quality and Prices Reasonable Wholesale Florists 34 W. 28th ST., NEW YORK BADGLEY, RIEDEL & MEYER, Telephone 3860 Madison Square WOODROW & MARKETOS WHOLESALE Plantsmen and Florists 37 and 39 West 28th St., NEW YORK Flower Market Reports {Continued from page 4QQ) The market fell down NEW YORK badly directly after our last report, but soon recovered in some degree, al- though in the s|)ell of warm spring weather which appears to be immi- nent, it can hardly be expected to long retain its backbone. Prices are down, of course, and the winter schedule is a thing of the past. It will be, from now out, not so much a question of market price as market activity, so that the goods may be quickly un- loaded. There are plenty of all roses, carnations, sweet peas, violets, daisies, lilies, cattleyas, etc., and quality holds good. American P.eauty is the only item that still lacks in supply and quality. Daisies, both yellow and white, are now overplentiful after a long period of scarcity. Schroederae is the main reliance in cattleyas at present and the llowers sell slowly at low figures. Dendrobiums War- dianum and nobile are in good supply. at $.5 per 100 blooms. Wallflowerg of superb quality are seen in abundance. They bring about 20 to 2.5 cents a bunch of a dozen spikes. There are plenty of lilies, and all bulbous ma- terial is still abundant and cheap. There was a good PHILADELPHIA volume of busi- ness last week, with large supplies and moderate prices all through the list. The street boys were a big factor on Friday and Saturday and helped to clean up the accumulated surpluses, so that there was little left over and nearly every- thing found a market of some kind. The rose market is very well supplied B. S. SLINN, JR. \i I o i-Einr s CARNATIONS, ROSES S5 and 57 W. 26Mt St., New York Shippins Orders Carefully Filled EDWARD REID >VHOLESALE FLORIST 1619-21 RaDstead St., Philadelphia, Pa. CHOICE BEAUTIES, ORCHIDS, VALLEY, ROSES and all Seasonable Varieties of Cut Flowers William F. Kasting Co. XAAKiolesal* 383-387 ELLICOTT ST. loris-ts BUFFALO, N. Y. NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only MISCELLANEOUS Cattleyas Lilies, Loneiflonim Callas - Lily of the Valley Paper Whites Freesias Daffodils Tulips Violete • ■ Mignonette Daises- ■ ■ Sweet Peas (per loo bunches) Gardenias Lilacs (ptr bunch) Adiemtum Smilax • • • • Asparagus Plumosus. strings (per loo) & Spren (loo bunches) . Last Half of Week ending Mar. 21 1914 First Half of Wert beginning Mar. 23 1914 I5-00 6.00 6.00 I. DO I, CO i.oo 1 ,00 I.oo ■15 2.00 •5° 2.00 lO.OO ■75 6. CO 15.00 10.00 50.00 8.00 8.00 3.00 3.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 •35 4.00 I.oo 8.00 20.00 I.oo I.oo 10.00 35-00 20.00 15.00 6.00 6.00 I.oo I.oo 1.00 I.oo I.oo • IS 3.00 .50 2.00 10.00 •75 8.00 20.00 20.00 to to to to to to to 3.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 3.00 •35 4.00 I.oo 8.00 ao.oo I.oo I.oo 10.00 and all grades hang fire, especially in the higher priced qualities. Where a dozen American Beauties were being cut a week ago there are now a hun- dred. In pink roses, Russell and Kil- larney are the leaders. The former is particularly fine just now and one of the features of the market. The only white is Killamey, but there are some ( Contisiufd on pagf ^06) Cut Flowers for Easter Ample supplies of all staples in cut flowers ROSES, CARNATIONS, VIOLETS, VALLEY, ORCHIDS, GARDENIAS EVERYTHING IN SEASONABLE GREENS Everything in Season Long Experience Careful, Conscientious Service Notice New Address. Best Facilities. Central Ijocatlon. BERGER BROS. 1225R^?^ Philadelphia, Pa. WHOLESALE FLORISTS »02 HORTICULTURE March 28, 1914 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 lAst ot 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 tnem In communication with reliable dealers. ACCOUNTANT R. J. Dysart, 40 State St., Boston. For page see List of Adrertlsers. AMFEI.OrSIS AmpelopsU Veltchll— Largest stock of l-year transplanted In the United States. All sizes up to strong 3-ft. plant. Send for prices before placing your order else- where. CHAS^BLACK, Hlghtatown. N. J. APHINE Aphlne Mfg. Co., Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. APHIS PCNK Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Lools, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. ARACCARIAS Oodfrey Aschmaiin, Pblladelpbla, Pa. For page see List uf Advertisers. ASPARAGUS W. H. Elliott, Brighton, Mass. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Seedlings. For page see List of Advertisers. J. B. Felthousen, Schenectady, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. Asparagus Plumosus — Fine 3-ln., $4.00 per 100. Cash, please. J. W. MILLER, Shlremanstown, Pa. ASTER S££DS Aster* Seed — Semple's Late Branching White, Non Lateral and Upright, White, Lavender, Pink, Deep Branching and Crego soft shell pinlj, also all colors mixed. 40c. per oz., postpaid. W. S. MUDGE, Enterprise Greenhouses. Gasport, N. Y. Michell's Seed House, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. AUCCBA Aucuba Japonlca, bnshy plants, 3Se. to tt.60 each. ITILICS ROEHRS CO.. RDtherford, N. J. AZALJIAS P. Onwerkerk, Hoboken, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Lentby & Co., RosUndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Otto Helnecken, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. John McKenzle, No. Cambridge, Mali. For page see List of Advertisers. _ Godfrey Aschmann, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. BAT TREES McHntcblson & Co., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Aognst Rolker & Sons, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Bay Trees and Box Trees, 'all size* and prices. List on application. JTJLirS ROEHRS CO.. Rntberford. N. J. BEDDINO PLANTS B. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. For page see List of Advertisers. BOrLEBS Kroeschell Bros. Co., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. KlDK Construction Co., North Tonawanda, N. Y. "King Ideal" Boiler. For page see List of Advertisers. ■ Hltchlngs * Co., New YoTk City. For page see List of Advertisers. BOXES— CUT FLOWER FOLDINO Edwards Folding Box Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. Folding cut flower boxes, the best made. Write for list. HOLTON & HDNKEL CO.. Milwaukee. Wis. BOXWOOD TREES Bobbink & Atkins. Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. BL'UDLEIA ASIATICA S. J. Eeuter & Son, Inc., Westerly, R. I. For page see List of Advertisers. BULBS AMD TUBERS J. M. Thorbum & Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Mlchell's Seed House, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Ralph M. Ward & Co., New York City. Horseshoe Bulbology. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Boddlngton, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers^ Lord Sc Bamham Co., New York City. For page see List ot Advertisers. John Lewis Chllds, Flowtrfleld, L. I., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Henderson & Co., Chicago, 111. Llilnm Glgantenm. For page see List of Advertisers. August Rolker & Sons, New York City. Holland and Japan Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers. Peter Henderson & Co., New York City. Henderson's Import Bulb Catalogue. For pa^e see List of Advertisers. Chas. Schwake & Co., New York City. Bortlcultnral Importers and Exporters. For page see List of Advertisers. DeGra^tf Bros., Ltd., Leiden, Holland. Spring and Summer Flowering Holland Bulbs. C. KEUR A SONS, HILLEGOM, Holland. Bnlbs of all descriptions. Write for prices. NEW YORK Branch, 8-10 Bridge St. CANES Wm. Elliott & Sons, New York City. CANNAS R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. For page see List of Advertisers. Arthur T. Boddlngton, New York City. Boddington's Quality Cannas. For page see List of Advertisers. Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. Swastika Brand Cannas. 108 of the best varieties. Send for new complete Canna Book, Just out. THE .CONARD & JONES COMPANY, West Grove, Pa. CARNATIONS ' Patten t Co., Tewksbury, Mass. Princess Dagmar. K. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette, Ind. For page sec List of Advertisers. S. S. Skideisky & Co., Phlla., Pa. Carnation Philadelphia. John Barr, So. Natick, Mass. Carnation Mrs. B. P. Cheney. CARNATIONS Unrooted cuttings. White and Light Pink Enchantress, Harlowarden. fine healthy stock, 75 cts. per 100; ?6.00 per 1000. Sample by mall. W. A. FINGER, Hicks- ville, N. Y. CARNATION STAPLE Split carnations quickly, easily and cheaply mended. Pilisbury's Carnation Staple, 2000 for $1.00 post paid. I. U PILLSBURY, Galeshurg, IlL CHRTSANTHEUUMS Elmer D. Smith A Co., Adrian, Mich. Chrysanthemum Novelties for 1914. For page see List of Advertisers. A. N. Pierson, Inc.. Cromwell. Coon. New Pompon and Pompon-Anemone Chrysanthemums. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Wood Bros., Flshklll. N. Y. Chrysanthemums Rooted Cuttings. For page see List of Advertisers. CHRYSANTHEMUM ROOTED CUT- TINGS—Alice Salomon, $7.00 per 10«, $60.06 per 1000; Chas. Razer, M. Bonnaffon, M. Dean, Lynnwood Hall, Chrysolora and other leading market sorts. $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. WM. SWAYNE, Kennett Sq., Pa. COCOANUT FIBRE SOIL 20th Century Plant Food Co., Beverly, MaM. For page see List of Advertisers. CUT FLOWERS FOR EASTER Berger Bros., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. CYCLAMENS 200,000 GIANT FLOWERING CYCLAMEN. For the last 16 years we have selected three-fourths ot our seed-bearing cycla- men stock before Xmas, to assure early blooming plants, and claim the finest commercial strain in this country ; no fizzle of many so-called English varieties. Our aim is strong growers that don't have to be petted to be grown into a choice salable plant — a well built, fivepetaled flower (many of them at one time), with well marked foliage; every plant an ideal. a prize winner. ReceivejJ first prize at the Cleveland show and first and second at Toledo, early November, when bloom- ing cyclamen were scarce. STRONG AUGUST SOWN SEEDLINGS, once transplanted, $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per inoo. Cash with order. Cultural direc- tions with all orders. C. WINTERICH, Cyclamen Specialist, Defiance, O. Thomas Roland, Nahant, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. DAHUA8 Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia, Pa. The Most Desirable Dahlia for Cut Flower, Deiice. For page see List of Advertisers. Dahlias at greatly reduced prices fof 1914. Send for wholesale list. Order early. J. L. MOORE, Nortbboro, Mass. Dahlias. SOOiOOO Clumps to offer. 8ea4 your list of wants to the Largest DahU* Grower in the World. J. K. ALEXANDHH, "The Dahlia King," East Brldgewatar, Mass. Dahlias — 2500 field clumps, latest varie- ties, cheap for cash; or what have yo» t» exchange? GEO. H. WALKER, DahUm BJxpert, North Dlghton, Mass. Divisions of field clumps, assortment of 10 of the best commercial kinds for cut- ting, $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. In separate colors, any color. $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000. Assortment of 25 kinds good commercial sorts, for counter trade, small amounts of each kind all labelled true to name, $2.50 per 100; $22.00 per lOOO. Sur- plus stock of Sylvia, Mrs. Hartong, H. Lyndhurst, Sono, G. Douzon, B. Schroeder at $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per lOOO. Descrip- tive trade list of Dahlias on application. For List of AdYortisers See Page 459 March 28, 1914 HOKTICULTURE 503 DAHLIAS — Continued NEW PAEONY DAHLIA Jobn Wanamaker, Newest Handsomest, Best. New color, new form and new babll of growth. Big stock of best cut-Oowei varieties. Send list of wants to PEACOCK DAHLIA FARMS, Berlin. N. J. W. A. FINGEU, HicksvUle.TrrrN. Y. Dahlias — Clean, healthy stock, fully ma- tured, novelties and standard varieties, true to name and at reasonable prices. Also Gladioli, fleld-grown Hollyhocks, Her- baceous plants, etc. Send business card for catalogue. W. W. WILMOKE, Box 382, Denver, Colo. Surplus stock of divided field clumps, sound stock, labeled true to name. Henry Lyndhurst, Svlvia, Mrs. Hartonj;, Souvenir Douzon; $1.25 per 100; §10.tKi ppr 1000. Arabella, 13on Ton, Baron Schrocdcr, Livoni, Crimson Globe, Kriemhilde, Mary D. Hal- lock, Clifford Bruton. Henry Patrick, Maid of Kent. Catherine, 'Mars, Manhattan Beauty, Jack Kose, Snowclad, William Ag- new, Striped Banner, Queen Victoria ; $1.50 per 100; $12.00 per 1000. In separate colors, $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per lOOO. Mix- ture of all colors, $1.00 per 100; $7.50 per 1000; 25 at 100 rate; $2.50 at 1000 rate. De- scriptive Trade List mailed on application. MANNETTO HILL NUKSEEIES, Hicks- TlUe, N. Y. DBCOBATIVE PLANTS A. Leutby & Co , Perkins St. NurierlM, Roslindale, Mass. For page lee List of Advertlgen. Robert Craig Co.. Philadelphia. Pa. For page see List of AdvertUeri. John Scott, Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertlien. Woodrow 4 Marketos. New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. J. U. Keller Co.. Inc.. Brooklyn and White- stone, L I., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. A. SchBltheis, College Point, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. DRACAENAS J. E. Felthousen, Schenectady. N. T. For paee see List of AdvertUers. DRACAENA CANES Colin Campbell, New York City. I"or page see List of Advertisers. E.\STBR PLANTS Wm. A. Riergs. Auburndale, Mass. Standard Quality Easter Plants. For page see List of Advertisers Godfrey Ascbmann, Philadelphia, Pa. Easter Plants and Lilies. For page see List of Advertisers. Co.. Philadelphia, Pa. Robert Craig Craig Quality Easter Plants. For page see List of Advertisers. Anton Schultheis, College Point. N. Y. Easter Flowering Plants for 1914. For page see List of Advertisers. Welch Bros. Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. FITKNS A. L«»thy & Co. Roslindale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. ■. H. Barrows & Son, WLitman. Uas*. Ft page see List of Advertisers. John Scott. Brooklyn. N. Y. For »«g« see List of Advertisers. K«bert Craig Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. A. U. Davenport, Watertown, Mass. Ferns for Dishes; Bird's Nest Ferns. For page tee List of Advertisers. Alone* J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. John McKenile, No. Cambridge, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Kmest Oe«hslln. River Forest, 111. Ferns for Dishes. For page see Llat of Advertisers. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. Choice Ferns for Easter Trade. For page see List of Advertisers. FERTILIZEBB Alphano Humus Co., New York City. Alphano Humus Fertilizer. •tk Centary Plant Food Co., Beverly, Mass. Cocoanut Fibre Soil. For page see List of Advertisers. Pnlverlaed Manure Co., Chicago, lU. Wiiard Brand Cattle Manure. For page see List of Advertisers^ OoBsamers' Fertiliser Co., New York City. Uak-Gro, Odorless Plant Food. For page see List of Advertisers. Madson CarnoB Co., Ballston Spa, N. Y. Davldges' Special Phosphorus. For page se« List of Advertisers. Natural Guano Co., 815 River St.. Aurora, 111. Sheepshead Sheep Manure. Stnmpp & Walter Co., New York City. Scotch Soot. For page see List of Advertisers FLORISTS' LKTTKB8 Beaten Florist Letter Co., Boston, Uau. For page »«« List of Advertisers. H. Bayersdorfer & Co.. Philadelphia, Pa. Quality Script Letters. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES N. F. McCarthy 4 Co.. Boston. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. U. Bice Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Reed * Keller, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. I. ■. PenBoek-Ueehan Co.. Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Welch Bros. Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Komada Bros., Philadelphia. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWER POTS B. Allan Peirce, Waltham. Mass. Peirce Paper Flower Pot. For page see List of Advertisers. W. H. Ernest. Washington. D. C. Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertlser8._ a! H. Hews & Co., Cambridge, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Hllflnger Bros., Ft. Edward, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Bird & Son, East Walpole. Mass. Nepouset Waterproof P?per Flower Pot. For page see List of Advertisers. FCNGINE Aphine Mfg. Co., Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. GALAX Michigan Cot Flower Co., Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. Kervan Co., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. GERANIUMS R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co.. White Marsh, Md. For page see List of Advertisers. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers GERANIUM ROOTED CUTTINGS— S. A. Nutt. $1.50 per 100; 214 inch. $2.00 per 100. Cash. CHAS. H. GREEN. Spencer. Mass. GLADIOLUS Independence bulblets, $2.25 pk., $7.00 bu. " 14 inch bulbs. $4.00 per 1000 y^ " 5.00 " ' 1% " 8.00 " ' Klondyke, 1^4 " 12.00 " ' Mrs. King, % " 6.00 " ' GrotTs mix., reds, % inch. 4.00 " * 34 ■• 5.00 " ' 1 6.00 " ' " 1% " 8.00 " ' bulblets, $2.50 pk.. 8.00 " bu. " light shades, $1.00 per lOOO more than above. CLARK H. BROWN, Ashland, Mass. GLADIOLUS— Continued Choice young stock, all sizes and bnlb- lets; Mrs. F. King, Dawn, America, Inde- pendence. Scarsdale, Klondike, Mixtures, etc. Prices low to close out surplus. Write for price list or special quotation on quantity wanted. BROOKLAND GAR- DENS, Woburn. Mass. Gladiolus — America and Independence, all sizes. Write for samples. MUNSELL AND HARVEY, Ashtabula, Ohio. GLADIOLUS. 1000 Glory, first size. CHAMBERLAIN & GAGE, Wellesley, Mass. Gladiolus — America, by express, all sizes from No. 1 down to bulblets. Prices on application. M. CRAWFORD CO., Cuya- hoga Falls, Ohio. B. Hammond Tracy, Wenham, Mass. Cedar Acres Gladioli. John Lewis Childs, FlowerHeld. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. GLASS Sharp. Partridge & Co.. Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Parshelsky Bros., Inc.. Brooklyn, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. GreenhoQse glass, lowest prices. JOHN- STON GLASS CO.. Hartford City, Ind. GLASS CUTTERS Smith & Hemenway Co.. New York City. Red Devil Glass Cutter. For page see List of Advertisers. GLAZING POINTS H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia. Pa. Peerless Glazing Point. For page see List of Advertlseca. 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 M.ATERIAL A. T. Stearics Lumber Co., Neponset. Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. T. 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. S. Jacobs & Sons, Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Bumham Co.. New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. GBEB»f Advertisers. NUllSERY STOCK P. Onwerkerk, Weehawken Heights, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. W. 4 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 4 Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. W. B. Whlttler 4 Co., South Framtngham, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Aagust Rolker 4 Sons, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Breck-Roblnson Nurseries, Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Otto Helnecken, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers^ Old Town Nurseries, M. P. Haendler, Prop., South Natick, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. New England Nurseries Co., Bedford, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. ONION SETS Leonard Seed Co., Chicago, III. For page ^ee LUt of Advertisers. ORCHID FLOWERS Jas. McManns, New York, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. ORCHID PLANTS Lager 4 Horrell, Summit, N. J. For page se? List of Advertisers. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Sander, St. Albans, England. Importer, Exporter, Growers, Hybridists. For page see List of Advertisers. Freeman Orchid Co., Fall River. Mass. For page see L;Bt of Advertisers. PALSIS, ETC. A. Leuthy 4 Co., Roslindale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobbink 4 Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Godfrey Aschmann, PhUadelpbla, 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. August Rolker 4 Sons, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Otto Helnecken, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. PEONIES Peonies. The world's greatest collection, 1200 sorts. Send for list. C. BETSCHEB, Canal Dover, O. PECKT CYPRESS BENCHES A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Boston, Moss. For page see List of Advertisers. PHOENIX Phoenix Canarlensis, fine large plants, $7.50 $35.00 each. JULItIS ROEHRS CO., Rutherford, N. J. PIPE AND FITTINGS Kroeschell Bros. Co., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. King Construction Company, N. Tonawanda, N. Y. Shelf Brackets and Pipe Hangers. For page >'ee List of Advertisers. ' Pfaff 4 Kendall, Newark, N. J. Second-Hand Pipe for Truck Farms and Gardens. PLANT AND BULB IMPORTS Chas. Schwake 4 Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. August Rolker 4 Sons, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. McHutchlson 4 Co., New York City. For page tee List of Advertisers. Otto Helnecken, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. PLANT TRELLISi:S AND STAKES Seele's TIeless Plant Stakes and Tral- llses. H. D. SEELE 4 SONS, Elkhart, Ind. PLANT TUBS H. A. Dreer. Philadelphia, Pa. "Rlverton Special." POINSETTIA PULCHERRIMA A. Schultheis, College Point, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. POTASH German Kail Works, Inc., New York Oty. RAFFIA McHutchlson 4 Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. REFRIGERATORS FOR FLORISTS United Refrigerator 4 Ice Machine Co, Kenosha. Wis. United Ice Machines. For page see List of Advertisers. REMOVAL NOTICE Yokohama Nursery Co., New York City. RHODODENDRONS P. Onwerkerk, Hoboken, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobbink 4 Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. RIBBONS AND CHIFFONS S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co.. Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Schloss Bros., New York City. For List of Advertisers See Page 459 March 28, 1914 HORTICULTUEE 505 BOSKS P. Onwerkerk. Hoboken, N. J. For page ^ee List of Advertiser*. Eobert Craig Co., Phlladelpbla, Pa. For page see List of Advertlier*. W. & T. Smith C« . aeseva, N. T. American Grown Kosei. For page see List of AUvertl»er». Baj State Narserlea, Nortb Ablngton For page see LUt of Advertisers. e. 8. Pennock-Meeban C».. Pbiladelpbla. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobblnk & Atkins, Eutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Eastern Nurseries, Jamaica Plain, Uaaa. New Sargent Rose. For page see List of Advertisers. August Rolker & Sons, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. F. E. Pierson Co., Tarrytowu-on-Hudson, N. Y. Killarney Queen. For page see List of Advertisers. Charles H. Totly, Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers, M. H. Walsb. Wood's Hole, Mass. The Rose Paradise of America. Send for complete list of strong two- year field plants of Choicest Roses. THE CONARD & JONES COMPANY, West Grove, Pa. SEED GBOWSBS Leonard Seed Co., Chicago, IlL For page see List of Advertisers. California Seed Growers' Aaaoclatloo, San Jose, Cal. For page see List of Advertisers. Braslan Seed Growers Co., San Jose, Cal SEEDS Carter's Tested Seeds, Boston, Alass., and London, England. For [jage see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons, Boston, Idaas. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Bolgiano & Son, Baltimore, Md. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. Schwake & Co., N»w York City. For page see List of Advertisers Mlcbeira Seed House, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia, Pa For page -«e List of Advertisers. B. & J. Farqnbar & Co., Boston, Mass. Flower Seed for the Florist. J. M. Thorburn & Co., New York City. Flower Seeds for Florists. Leonard Seed Co., Chicago, III. Paas, Beans, Radish and all Garden Seeds For page see List of Advertisers. Arthur T. Boddington, New York For page see List of Advertisers. S. Bryson Ayres Co., Independence, Mo. Sweet Peas. For page tee List of Advertisers. Loecbner & Co., New York t^ty. For page see List of Advertisers. T. J. Grey Co., Boston, Mass. Seeds for Florists. For page see Hit uf Advertisers. Albert Dickinson Co., Minneapolis-Cbicugs Lawn Grass. The Right Seeds In the Right Place. S. D. Woodruir & Sons, New York. Garden Seed. For page see List ..i Advertisers. Ant. C. Zvolanek, Lompoc, CaL Winter Orchid Sweet Pea Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. yr Oliver Johnson. Wicker Park Station. Chicago, 111. Lawn Grass Seed. For page see List of Advertl««ra Burnett Bros.. New York City. Seasonable Seeds. For page see List of Advertisers. Stamford Seed & Nursery Co., Stamford Conn. Quality Sweet Pea Seeds. For page see List of Advertisers. Kelway & Son. Langport, England. Garden. Farm and Flower Seeds. For page see List "f Advertisers. SEEDS — Continued, rottler, Flske. Rawson Co., Boston, Maas. For page see List of Advertisers. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, Florida grown seed, any quantity. Send for prices. Seedlings and transplanted plants. PETER MACK, Boi 172, Orlando, Fla. ASTERMXrai SEED. Just to remind you lest you forget and be too late, 1 oz., J.5.00; % oz., $3.00; trade »kt., 75c. Cash with order, please. Colors —white, pink, lavender and royal purple. Descriptive circular on application. ALBERT A. SAWYER, Forest Park, III SNAPDRAGONS G. S. Ramsburg, Somersworth, N. H. Silver Pink Snapdragon. For page see List of Advertisers. SNAPDRAGONS— 10,000 Rooted Cuttings, Silver Pink, Yellow and White, $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per lOOO. WM. SWAYNE, Ken- nett Sq., Pa. SPHAGNUM MOSS Live Sphagnum moss, orchid peat and «rchld basket always on hand. LAGER & HURRELL, Summit, N. J. STOVE PIANTS Orchids — liargest stock In the country. Stove plants and Crotons, finest collection. lULIUS ROEHRS CO, Rutherford, N. J. STRAWBERRY PLANTS Strawberry Plants— 20 varieties at $2.50 Ser 1000. Catalogue free. BASIL PERRY, eorgetown, Delaware. Headquarters for Fall Bearing Strawberry Plants. TEOBTABLB FLiAMTB TOMATOES. 5000 Comet Foreeiiig Tomatoes, $20.00 per 1000. Cash please. J . J. CLAYTON & SON, West Grove, Pa. Vegetable Plants, Tomatoes, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Celery, Egg Plant, Cheshire aigs, and Guernsey cattle, blooded stock. Write for pamphlet. GIRDLE RIDGE, Farm Dept., Kalonab, N. Y. VENTILATING APPABATCS The Advance Co., Richmond. Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. Quaker Machine Co., Richmond, Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. VERMICIDES Aphlne Mfg. Co.. Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. WEED KILLER, Pino-Lyptol Chemical Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. WIRED TOOTHPICKS W. J. Cowee, Berlin, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. WIREWORK Reed & Keller, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Komada Bros., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Wlrework. Write for our catalogue. BOLTON & HUNKEL CO., Milwaukee. Wis. WILLIAM E. HEILSCHER'S WIKB WORKS, 38-40 Broadway, Detroit, Mich, WHOLESALE FLORISTS Albany, N. T. Albany Cut Flower Exchange, Albany, N. T. For page i,ee List of Advertisers. Baltimore The S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., Franklin and St. Paul Sts. For page see List of Advertisers. Bostan 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 tee List of Advertisers. WHOL.ESALE FLORISTS Brooklyn Wm. H. Kuebler, 28 Wllloughby St. For page see List of Advertisers Buffalo, N. T. William P. Kastlng Co., 383-87 Ellicott St. For page sec List of Advertisers. CUcaeo Peter Relnberg, 37 Randolph St. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Carnation Co., 30 E. Randolph St. For page see List of Advertisers. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, III, 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 H. E. Froment, 57 W. 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. James McManus, 105 W. 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. W. P. Sheridan, 133 W. 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. P. J. Smith, 49 West 28th St., N Y For page see List of Advertisers. Moore, Bentx & Nash, 55 and 57 W. 26th St, For page see List of Advertisers. Cbarlea Mlllang, 55 and 57 West 26th St. For page see List of Advertisers. W. P. Ford, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Traendly & Schenck, 131 W. 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. The S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., 117 West 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. Badgley, Rledel & Meyer, Inc., New York. For page tec List of Advertisers. Woodrow & Marketos, 37 & 39 West 28th St, For page see List of Advertisers. J. K. Allen, 106 W. 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. George C. Slebrecht, 109 W. 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. John Young, 53 West 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. M. C. Ford, 121 West 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. B. S. Sllnn, Jr., 55 and 57 West 26th St. For page see List of Advertisers. Philadelphia Leo. Nlessen Co., 12th and Race Sta. For page see List of Advertisers. Edward Held, 1619-21 Ranstead St. For page see List of Advertisers. The S. S. Pennock-Meeban Co., 1008-12 Ludlow St. For page see List of Advertisers. Richmond^ Ind. E. G. Hill Co. For page see List of Advertisers. Rochester, N. Y. George B. Hart, 24 Stone St. For page see LUt of Advertisers. Washington The S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., 1218 H St., N. W. For page see List of Advertisers. In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture 506 HORTICULTURE March 28, 1914 New Offers In This Issue ^^ower Market Reports BULBS, PLANTS, AND SEEDS. S, S. Sliidelsky & Co.. I'liiladolplila, Pa. For page see List of Adverlisers. EVERGREEN LAWN GRASS SEED. R. & J. Farqubar & Co., Koston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. EASTER PLANTS Tnomas Roland, Naliant, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. EASTER LILIES, ROSES, ETC.— FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. N. F. McCartli.v & Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. EASTER FLOWERS. Wni. P. Ford. New Y.Tk City. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWERS FOR EASTER. George C. Siebreolit. New Yorlt City. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWERS FOR EASTER. Badglcy Iticrtcl & Mp.ver New Yorlv City. For page see List of Advertisers. HEADQUARTERS FOR EASTER PLANTS. William W. Edgar Co.. Waverley, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. HADLEV ROSE— cut BLOOMS. ■VVm. Stuart Alien Co., Now York City. For page see I>ist of Advertisers. IRRIGATION SPRINKLER. J. P. Campkell, Jacksonville, Fia. For page see List of Advertisers. JUNIPERUS COMMUNIS AND PROSTRATA. Mt. Desert Xursories, liar Harbor, Me. For page see List of Advertisers. LILACS ON OWN ROOTS. Higlilands Nursery. Harlan l\ Kelsey, 0\Aner. Salem, Mass. For page sec List of Advertisers. MISCELLANEOUS STOCK. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Olii... For page see List of .\dvertisers. PAEON lES— TUBEROSES. J. M. Tliorburn & Co., New Y'ork City,. For page see List of Advertisers. PERENNIAL PLANTS. Old Town Nursories. So. Natick, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. PLANTLIFE. Piantlife Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. (Continued from pagf $01) nice cuts of Kaiserin promised for Easter week. Carnations continue ex- tra fine and very plentiful; a large business is being done but at low figures. The indications are that the flush of the crop is on right now and that by Easter there will not be quite such a heavy cut. Lots of gardenias are to be seen on the street, which is a good indication that they are cheap. Orchids are more plentiful, the most conspicuous being Cattleya Schroe- derae. Much business is being done in sweet peas, which are splendid stock, especially the Spencers; prices quite moderate. Snapdragon is now- better stock and more plentiful and sells well. Southern daffodils and ar- butus are in. The first day of spring ST. LOUIS ended up with a snow storm and the second day opened with one. These weather conditions retard trade somewhat, but do not seera to cut off the big supply. The local market was so packed up with stock of all kinds every day last week that about all we can say for this week is that trade has been very dull. The demand could not come any way near consuming the consignments. Down town florists used thousands of violets and sweet peas in special sales at low prices. Business during the WASHINGTON past week or ten days has fallen to a very low ebb and this condition, witli a large supply of flowers, lias caused jirices to drop considerably. Carnations, roses and gardenias are in large sujjply and can be had at a very low fi.a;ure, while violets and sweet peas, w'ith tlie exception of the orchid-flowering variety, ran be bought at less than $5 per thousand. Potted plants in all ' varieties are meeting with a fair sale, and the first of the Easter crop is now coming in. The present dullness is attributed in large part to the local legislation enacted and pending in Congress, a large por- tion of which is detrimental to the interests of good business. POPULAR PERENNIALS. I'allsades Nurseries. Inc., Sparkill, N. \. For page see List of Advertisers. PRIZE WINNING PLANTS. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutiierford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. QUALITY PLANTS FOR EASTER. ■lolm McKenzle, No. Cambridge. Mass For page see List of Advertisers. RAMS HEAD GUANO. Wm. Elliott & Sous, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. RHODODENDRON CAROLINIANUM Harlan P. Kelsey, Salem. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. ROSE MRS. CHARLES RUSSELL. •S. S. Pennock-Meeliau Co., riiiiadelpiiia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. "SEEDS WITH A LINEAGE." Carter's Tested Seeds. L<*sti>n. Mass. For page see List of Ativertisers. WALLFLOWERS. IMannetto Hill Nurseries, Hicksville. N. "T. For page see List of Advertisers. PHILADELPHIA NOTES. Adam Graham of Cleveland, O., has bought a Spanish castle in the Isle of Pines. John Walker of Youngstown, O., has bought twenty acres in the same island. What do you suppose these two buccaneers are up, to any- way? Berger Bros, are now comfortably established in their new quarters at 1225 Race street. This new move gives them increased facilities in many ways and they will be pleased to wel- come all their old friends, and are pre- pared to take good care of many new ones. The firm is composed of Harry and John Berger — both live wires in the business and men whom it is a pleasure to know. Obituary Melvln Folsom. Melvin Folsom, for some years en- gaged in the florist business, died at his home in Rochester, N. H., on March 10, after a long illness. His age was 56 years. Omaha, Neb. — A boy of 17 years has been arrested charged with breaking into the flower store of John Bath ami the larceny of $75. Byron L. Smith. Many florists of Chicago will feel a sense of personal loss in the death of Byron L. Smith at his winter home, 2140 Prairie avenue, Chicago, March 22nd. He always responded when the horticultural interests of Chicago and vicinity were concerned, and from his magnificent estate at Lake Forest, his summer home, have come many at- tractive exhibits for flower shows in Chicago and Lake Forest. Briar Hill is one of the finest of the north shore estates. The Late Edward Meehan. The death of Edward Meehan, which was briefly annoimced in last issue, re- moves a remarkable man in many ways. He was one of the three broth- ers, Thomas, Edward and Joseph Mee- han, and while not in the limelight like Thomas or Joseph, he was the great worker of the outfit and practi- cally ran the nurseries. He was a fine propagator and grower and had a keen gift for detecting variations and im- provements. It was from his close ob- servation and superior discernment tliat many of the best new intro- ductions of the firm were due and the world at large owes him a tribute of honor. He came from England when he was 14 and was hard at work in the nursery business for some 65 years — in fact he was practically in harness until his death at the age of 79. Thomas was the scientist and writer and gatherer of fame: .loseph was office chief; and Edward the field genei'al — a great outfit; two of whom have now been gathered to their fath- ers, full of years and honors, but leav- ing worthy successors to carry on their work. Joseph still remains with us, hale and hearty and pretty active. NEWS NOTES. Ainsworth, la. — Arthur Peterson has bought the Melinsky greenhouses. Chambersburg, Pa. — A new green- house building establishment has been formed by Hiram Plasterer, with of- fice on Baltimore avenue. Baraboo, Wis. — E. T. Ross has pur- chased the Wm. Peck greenhouses on Fifth street and will remove them to his place on Eighth street. Sioux City, la. — C. G. Johnson has purchased the Peter Reard farm for bis two nephews, who will conduct a greenhouse and truck gardening busi- ness. Southington, Ct. — The greenhouse business of Olsen & Lundin, which was placed in the hands of a receiver some months ago, has been purchased by Irving Michael, of Wallingford. St. Joseph, Mo. — The Kelsey Nur- sery Company are about to erect a frost-proof storage building, of brick and tile, 140 x 180. close to the Rock Island R, R. tracks. A brick office 20 X 30 will be attached. The cost will be between $20,000 and $25,000. March 28, 1914 HOKTICULTUEE 507 SOILS AND FERTILIZERS. (Abstract of a lecture by Prof. H. J. Wbeeler before the Massachusetts Horti- cultural Society.) "The types of bacteria, fungi, pro- tozoa, and other beneficial or inju- rious organisms in soils are affected," said Mr. Wheeler, "by the amounts and relations of mineral and dead or- ganic matter present and even by the chemical reaction. Organic mat- ter is highly essential in giving to the soil proper tilth, in improving its physical aeration, its water-holding capacity, and its power to absorb and hold plant food. Soil is no longer looked upon as a lifeless mass, but as teeming with low forms of plant and animal life. "It is impossible." said Mr. Wheeler, "to follow all the lines of agricultural investigation. One of the most impor- tant was the establishment of the fact that legumes and certain other plants assimilate nitrogen directly from the air. This was shown by Hellriegel and his associates in Germany, to be due to the intervention of micro- organisms which grow on the roots of the plants and cause the development of the peculiar nodular growth. New Theories Concerning Soils and Nutrition. "Many new theories concerning soils and plant nutrition have recently been advanced. Among these is the idea that the chief function of fertil- irers is to improve the physical condi- tion of soils, also, that fertilizers are not needed as plant food, on the suppo- sition that the minerals represented in the soil are present in sufficient quantity to be dissolved and replenish the soil solution rapidly enough to meet the plant requirements. It has also been claimed that poisonous sub- stances develop in the soil as the re- sult of the decomposition of decaying vegetable matter, and also in the shape of excreta from the roots of plants. Fallacious Ideas. "The idea that fertilizers are useful chiefly tor improving the physical con- dition of the soil has since been aban- doned. It has also been shown in an article published within a few weeks by former director Hall of the Agricul- tural Experimental Station of Rotham- sted. England, that at least wheat and barley plants after growing in the soil for sixty years continuously have not thrown off toxic excreta capable of ac- cumulating in the soil. It is stated by Mr. Hall, as a result of these and further experiments by him, that fer- tilizers have been returned to their old category as plant foods and that the theories advanced by the Bureau of Soils in Washington concerning them, are fallacious. Ho has also shown that where mineral fertilizers are added to the soil in excess of the immediate needs of the plants, they are stored in such forms as to be sub- sequently highly available. It was even found by Hall that barley throve better in extracts of soil in which bar- ley had been grown for sixty years than in artificial solutions containing the same quantities of mineral itigre- dients. This he attributed to the pos- sible benefit of small amounts of solu- ble organic materials, which had ac- cumulated in the soil. SPECIAL GREENHOUSE FERTILIZERS FOR FLORISTS AND GARDENERS Formulated and Manufactured by men who have made a life study of FLOWERS-FRUITS— VEGETABLES UNDFR GLASS In this Country and Abroad Proper fertilization under glass Is more important than fertilization out of doors — and Fertilization is Our Specialty Why pay ocean freight and dealers' commissions on Imported General Fertilizers when you can buy Fertilizer Direct from the Manufacturer especially prepared to meet your individual require- ments. We are also manufacturers of M AK-GRO Odorless Plant Food put up in one pound tins and five pound bags — a splendid side line for Florists operating their own stores. We are at your service on all matters relating to Greenhouse Fertilization. Write as for farther particulars CONSUMERS FERTILIZER CO., '^l-ufidiT New York City Factory and Laboratory, Farmingdale, N. J. Experimental Greenhouses, Catonsvilte, Md. Experimental Farm, Farmingdale, N. J. NIKOTEEN 30 Itr^^v. For Spraying APHIS PUNK For Fumigating ASK YOUR DEALER FOR IT. Guaranteed under the Insecticide Act of 1910, V. 8. No. «<. NICOTINE MFG. CO ST. LOUIS, MO. Some Rhode Island Experiments. "In the experiments which I con- ducted in Rhode Island, where about fifteen different kinds of plants were each grown on a separate area for two successive years, with like fertili- zation, it was found that when onions followed the third year on all of the areas, the yields ranged from 12 to 412 bushels per acre according to crop which had preceded. The con- tinuation of this work by Director Hartwell has shown that buckwheat was able to thrive better where onions had failed than elsewhere. These re- sults show that in the plan for treat- ment and fertilization, one must take cogniiiancR of the previous manuring, fertilization, and cropping of the land as well as the kind of crops which are to follow. The fact that certain pois- onous substances develop in soils was long ago recognized in Holland by Mulder, in England by Voelcker, and in other places in Europe by still other investigators. It was even found more than twenty years ago in connec- tion with the experiments in Rhode Island that ammonium sulphate, which had proved at Rothamstcd, England, to be a good fertilizer, was imme- diately poisonous on the highly acid Rhode Island soil. After liming, it became, however, highly effective. "Even nitrate of soda, higlily es- teemed as a fertilizer, may seriously Injure the physical condition of cer- tain soils and such injury is capable of being corrected upon the application of sulphate of ammonia. Such facts, as well as the possible loss of nitrates by drainage, illustrate certain advan- tages of ready-mixed, commercial fer- tilizers in which the nitrogenous in- gredients are introduced in several forms so that losses from leaching may be avoided and so that the sup- ply necessary to plants may be con- tinuous throughout their growing sea- son. So-Called Plant Poisons. "Certain of the so-called plant pois- ons, which develop in soils, appear to be both food and medicine for certain other groups of jilaiits. An instance of this is afforded by the fact that un- der conditions where onion plants will die, cranberry plants thrive better than if the soil is corrected so as to meet the needs of the onions. Simi- larly mignonette cannot be grown on soils which are nevertheless ideally adapted to Silene orientalis, aster and 2*«*»maaS, - APHIS SPRAYINC-VAPORIZINC-FUMICATINC K SEEDSIVIEIIM ROR F>RICI Manufactured by THE KENTUCKY TOBACCO PRODUCT CO., Incorporated, Loui.ville, Ky. many other of the flowering plants. "Recent investigations at the In- diana station show that in some cases where the tiltli of the soil had been improved by the introduction of vege- table matter, and where there is an abundant supply of ordinary plant food, crops failed to thrive because of the presence of aluminum nitrate. It was shown, however, that upon the addition of lime, the alumina is pre- cipitated, the nitric acid combines with lime, and the plants then thrive splendidly. Raw Rock Phosphate. "Certain speakers and agricultural writers in the Middle West have desig- nated fertilizers as 'stimulants,' thus creating the false impression that their effect is but temporary and that the after-effects from their use are bad. This is absolutely misleading to the public and is nothing short of an attempt to create prejudice without the least justification for doing so. In the Middle West much attention has been called to raw rock phosphate and speakers from that section have even come into New England and recom- mend its general use here. It is of special interest, therefore, to note that the director of the Ohio station as well as the investigators at the Ten- nessee station, who are close to the source of raw rock phosphate, hold that superphosphate is more economi- cal for use in their states than the raw untreated material. Results at the Rhode Island station in the earlier years of the experiment, when like money values of different phosphates were used, further substantiate the results as reported from Ohio and Tennessee. "Experiments by Loew show that it is sometimes of great importance to add lime to soils for the purpose of counteracting the effects of an un- usual amount of magnesia. There may also be cases where the addition of magnesia to a soil may be benefi- cial on account of the lime being in excess. The requirements in these particulars vary with different plants. Usefulness of Soil Disinfectants. "Interest has been awakened in the subject of the treatment of soils by the fact that carbon disulphide, to- luene and various other soil disinfec- tants have been found to be highly beneficial. Accordiu'g to the results at the Rothamsted Experimental Sta- tion, this is due in some cases to the destruction of microscopic forms of animal life which feed upon the use- ful bacteria. When these animals are destroyed the bacteria increases enormously with marked benefit to the soil. Investigations in Europe and at the Agricultural Experiment Station in Rhode Island show that sodium, if present in fertilizers, whether as ni- trate of soda or as common salt in as- sociation with muriate of potash and kainit, is of use to certain plants if the supply of potash is insufficient, whereas there are cases of plants which show but little, if any ability to benefit by it. "Recent utilization of great water- falls for the generation of powerful electrical currents has made it pos- sible to combine the gaseous nitrogen of the atmosphere in such a way that calcium cyanide, calcium nitrate, am- monium sulphate and ammonium ni- trate are now coming on the market as plant foods. The nitrogen of the air surrounding the earth, which could formerly be utilized through the aid of leguminous plants, may now, therefore, be made our priceless pos- session for the nutrition and mainte- nance of the human race." FLORICULTURE DAY AT AM- HERST. Section 4, which is devoted to flori- culture, had a busy day, with every period taken by a lecturer. Professor A. H. Nehrling, who has but recently taken up his work as head of the floriculture department at this college, was the first speaker. His subject was "Opportunities in Floriculture." In the absence of Harry A. Bunyard, Asa G. Kinney of Mt. Holyoke College, spoke on Mushroom Culture. T. D. Hatfield of Wellesley was the concluding speaker of the morning, and his subject was Raising Plants from Seed. He brought out numerous valuable points in regard to the proba- ble effects of pollination and acclimati- zation of plants grown from seeds. Eber Holmes was the first afternoon speaker, his subject being Outdoor Rose Culture. He first discussed the varieties of roses best suited for out- door planting and the kind and type of plants which should be bought. Fac- tors of location, soil, methods and time for planting, methods of culture during the growing season, care dur- ing fall and winter were treated each in its turn. He discussed the different insect pests and fungus diseases, and methods of combating them. In clos- ing he called attention to the profits which may be realized in growing out- door roses, as well as those grown in greenhouses. E. J. Canning gave a general practical talk on "Methods of Improving Plants." He discussed the three principal factors of amelioration of plants, cultivation, selection and crossing. The concluding talk of the day was by Professor Nehrling on Glass Houses in the Middle West. He called attention to the fact that architectural features as well as details of construc- tion must be considered in planning conservatories for park or private use. There were over 1000 visitors who attended the third session of Farmers' Week at M. A. C. in spite of the weather. W. H. Hatfield. s^^f^ok/^^^ tiOODORlI'MQililj H imjti NOPOISOM Givioteii iDdcr tbi Insictlcldi Act. 1910. Sirlal Nt. 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, Insects on Rose-bushes, Carnations, etc. without injury to plants and without odor. Used according to di- rections 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, H Pint • • 2Sc; Pint - - 40o ; Quart . . 75a % Gallon, S1.25; Gallon. 12.00; 5 GalloD Can, 19 10 Gallon Can • - SI7.00 Dilute with -water 30 to $0 Parts Far Sail by SesilSBeii and Florists' Soppli Housas If you cannot obtain this from your supply house write us direct Lemon Oil Company Dept. K 420 W. Lexington St., Baltimore, Md. DirfctioTis on n'erv package PLANTLIFB PLANTIIFE ''"•'' several advantages over ' Hciuid insecticides on tbe mar- ket. Containing refined tobacco dust it can lie used to mix with tbe soil, acting as an excellent fertilizer, at the same time de- stroying worms and insects in the ground liefore they have a chance to reach the pl.int. PLANTLIFE ''^^ '"^^° found very effective in liliillilii: ridding greenhouses of insects liy dusting on plants. When dry, use for dusting about once a week. Put up in bulk for greenhouse men; iu packages for retail trade. Bag of 100 !bs. $.3.50. Let us (juote you prices in quantity. The Plantlife Conpany, ^NEwroRft?!!" Cocoanut Fibre Soil This is the Real Naturc*s Homns. Pat it on your lawn this spring:. Don't let it burn up, or stand all summer bose in band. Order now in 100 lb. bags. 20tli CENTURY 27 & 29 OCEAN ST., PLANT FOOD CO. BEVERLY. MASS. March 28, 1914 HORTICULTURE 509 ^- , The [Recognized Standardillnsecticide W. N. Craig writes in Florists' Re.'iew (Marcli 5tli. 1914): "Scale oil greenhouse plants is not easy to get rid of. as doses which are suffi- ciently strong to kill the scale will usually disfigure the plants at the same time. I have found .\PHINE a first-class remedy for scale, and if you will apply it according to directions you will kill and loosen the scales, although they will not fall off. as will some other pests." It will only require the hose to wash off dead scale. A remedy that is efficient in destroying scale, will destroy green, black, white fly. red spider, thrips and mealy bug. $I.(in per quart — $3.50 per i:»lleii<-h I'un.i;!. 75c per iiiinrt — S*-."*' per j^allon. VERMINK will destro.v rout inaerKots, eel. wire and out worms in the soil. $1.00 per quart — SS.OU per gallon. SCALINE will destroy San .lose and all liard scale and red spider on fruit and ornamental tre«s and busbes. ?1.S0 per gallon — 10 gallons !|>10 — 50 gallons $37.50. NIKOTI.\NA — a 13';'c nicotinei tor fumigating over small lamps or by painting on steam pipes. $1.50 per quart — $4. ,50 per gallon. For Sale by Seedsmen. Aphine Manufacturing Co. :\l,iinif;ictiu-pi's of Agricultural Cliemicals MADISON, N. J. Canadian Agents: Iiupuv i>^ Ferguson. Montreal. Que.; Steele. Briggs Seed Co.. Ltd., Tiironto, Out. British Distributors: British and American Fertilizing Co., Liverpool, Eng. plNOYPTo] THE VERY NEWEST AND QUICKEST METHOD OF DESTBOXING WEEDS, GRASS AND OTHER GROWTH IN GARDEN WALKS, GUTTERS TENNIS COURTS, DRIVEWAYS, ETC. This fluid absolutely destroys all weeds and other growth wherever applied, and its effect on the ground prevents the growth of fresh ones for a year and thus saves a great deal of time and labor, as no cutting, hoeing or hauling away of the weeds is required. We manufacture the strongest line of DISINFECTANTS on the market. PINO-LYPTOL CHEMICAL CO. 455-457 West 26th Street, NEW YORK CITY CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED ' AuSllte" Irrigation Sprinkler Solves the "Irrieation Problem" and affords rain when you want it, and like you want it. at the minimum cost of installation and operation Sample postpaid 13.00. Money back if you wantit. Descriptive literature on request. J. P. CAMPBELL, Jaokaanvill In Writing Advertisers Kindly IVIention HORTICULTURE IflNiiRES Unequalled for Greenhouse and Landscape Fertilizing THE PULVERIZED MANURE CO. 3t Union Stock Yards, Chicago Ram's Head Guano 1 00 lbs. $2.00 WM. ELLIOTT & SONS 42 Vesey St., New York Whenever your Plants and Flowers are troubled by Insects, call for NICOTICIDE THE INSECTICIDE Manufactured by P. R. Palethorpe Co., Inc. CLARKSVILLE, TENN. Scotch Soot Where there is a hoase that is Just full of buds almost ready to show color, nothing will turn better color Into the flowers than a little soot, that can be scattered over the benches before water- ing. The amount applied should not be excessive, as the soot Is very strong and may damage some of the foliage somewhat. Apply just enough to blacken the surface of the soil in the benches, and let it go at that. Better a little oftener than too much all at once. We otFer the genuine in ori^nal cwt. Sacks, at: $2.75 per 112 lbs.; $12.50 per 6G0 lbs. Stumpp & Waiter Co. 30-32 Barclay Street, NEW YORK BIG BLOOMS and Strong Plants guaranteed. Mix UAVIDGE'S SPECIAI. PHO.SPHOBJJS with planting and potting soil. After roots are made, top dress little and often. Sl' uo prT 100 lbs. Cash with order. HUDSON CARBON CO., Ballston Spa, N. Y 510 HOKTICULTURE March 28, 1914 I^OI« HEWS STANDARD 99 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 Factories CAMBRIDGE, MASS. PEIRCE PAPER FLOWER POT A waterproof paper pot. Does not fold up or come apart. Plants in transit retain moisture within the plant ball instead of its being^ absorbed by the paclung:, in- suring their traveling long dis- tances in perfect condition. Received a Certificate of Merit from the Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists, Minneapolis, August, 1913. Only paper pot ever so recognized. Ask your seedsman or supply house. If they do not keep them, send direct. Made in Standard sizes, 2 inch to € inch inclusive, Samples furnished free. E. Allan Peirce 401 Oaks Road Waltham, Mass. 1000 RBADY PACKED CRATES STANDARD FLOWER POTS AND BULB PANS can be shipped at an hour's notice. Price per crate: 2000 1% In. ( 8 $6.00 500 4 In. @ $4.50 1500 2 " ' 4.88 456 4% " " 5.24 1600 2% '• ' 5.25 320 5 " ■' 4.51 1500 2% " • 6.00 210 5% " " 3.78 1000 3 • 5.00 144 6 " 3.16 800 3V4 " ' 5.80 120 7 " 4.20 60 8 " 3.00 HILFINGER BROS. Pottery. Fort Edward, N.T. Augnst Rolker & Sons, 51 Barclay St., N. Y. City, Atents OW SPKUm — loDtPlslanceani TradeLmorl —STANDARD FLOWER- If your greenhouses are within 500 miles of the rnpitol. write us, we can save 1 yon uione\', W. H. ERNEST — 28tli & M St8. WashinKton, D. 0. DREER'S Florist Specialties, New l^rand. New Style. Hose "RIVERTON" Furotshed in lengths up to 500 ft. without seam or joint. The HOSF for the FLORIST ^■inch, per ft., 15 c Reel of 500 ft., " ztiic 2 Reels, 1000 ft., " 14 c. '/i-inch, " 13 c. Reels, 500 ft., " X2{^c. Couplings furni^ed HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa, When writing to advertisert kindly mention HORTICULTURE. GREENHOUSES BUILDING OR CON- TEMPLATED. Joliet, III.— West Park, one house. Putnam, Ct.— C. S. Andem, 200 ft. house. Norwood, Pa. — Macaw Bros., three houses. Hillsdale, N. Y.— Fred Beck, one house. Erie, Pa.— Trost & Stelnfurth, two houses. Mansfield, O. — Stuhldreher Bros., ad- ditions. Jamesville, N. Y.^George Miller, house, 22x100. Marblehead, Mass. — Henry L. Mar- tin, two houses. Radnor, Pa.— Herbert L. Clark, range of houses, 27x183. Belleville, III.— A. G. Fehr, 1800 E. Main street, two houses. Port Dover, Ont. — Thomas A. Ivey & Sons, Ltd., house, 25x300. Chalfonte, Pa.— Chalfonte Cut Flow- er Co.. King house, 35x250. Brighton, Wash. — Ivan Risdon, one house, 30x75: one house 16x75. FIRES. Baldwin's, N. Y.— George T. Schun- neman's boiler shed was burned down on Friday, March 20. Mt. Zion, Pa. — The greenhouse of Ezra Rozelle was partially destroyed by fire March 13th, causing a loss of $1000; partially covered by insurance. Bayside, N. Y. — A greenhouse occu- pied by John Hart at 7th street and Warburton avenue, was destroyed by fire on the night of March 19. The loss is estimated at $2,000 on the greenhouse and $2,000 on the contents. Springfield, N. J. — A large fire oc- curred on March 17th, at the F. & F. branch of the American Nursery Co., in Morris avenue. The loss, estimated at between $10,000 and $15,000, con- sisted of a large barn, six valuable horses, five wagons, ten sets of har- ness and contents of bam. The fire was discovered shortly before ten o'clock by Emil Steniel, an employe of the nursery. It is thought it had been smoldering for some time before it was discovered. Great credit is due the Springfield and Milburn fire de- partment for confining the fire to the barn. PATENTS GRANTED. 1,090,267. Device for Cutting Grass. John H. Berry, Newton. 111., assignor of one-fourth to James A. Bowles, Villa Grove, 111. Short Hills, N. J. — Thomas Jones is suing the Public Service Gas Co. for $6,000 for loss of orchids killed by gas escaping from a broken pipe last year. BUY POTS THAT — 1. Are unbreakable. Retain moisture. Save on expressage. Are inexpensive. 2. 3. 4. NEPONSET WATERPROOF PAPER FLOWER POTS For free sample write Dept. H. BIRD & SON, East Walpole, Mass. ESTABLISHED 1795 Mention HORTICIJLTORE when writing KINO: GREENHOUSES are practical, first, last and all the time. Every detail is the result of careful study. Sunshine makes things grow and a King simply captures every ray of sunlight. Write us for information no matter how in- expensive or extensive a house you need. King Ideal Boilers and King Air Valves iire worth investigating. KING CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 28 King's Road, North Tonawanda, N.T. Ail the Sunlight All Day Houses Builds Good Greenhouses TRY HI.M. THE FOLEY GREENHOUSE MFG. CO. 3275 West 31st Street CHICAGO, III. Evans 20th Century Arm Will not twist the shafting pipe. Three times the power of old style elbow arms Sold only with Evans Challenge Machine H'rite for free Catalogue to QUAKER CITY MACHINE CO.. Riclimond, Ind. THE FLORISTS' HAIL ASSOGIATIOR OF AMERICA, insoTer of 39,000,000 sq. (t. of dlaM For particulars address JohnQ. Esler, Sec'y Saddle River, N.J. Murfh 28. Uil4 II GET 1 CULTU IJE 511 I 466 W. Erie Street CHICAGO | SASH BARS 32 feet or longer HOT BED SASH PECKY CYPRESS BENCH LUMBER ESS GREENHOUSES ERECTED AND EQUIPPED COMPLETE IF DESIRED Write for Cir" and Prices The A. T. STEARNS LUMBER CO. NEPONSET. BOSTON, MASS. Send your business direct to Washington. Saves time and insures better service. Personal attention guaranteed. Thirty years active service. SIGGERS & SIGGERS PATBNT LAWYERS Box 9, National Union Building Washington, D. C. S. JACOBS & SONS 1359-1385 Flushing Ave. BROOKLYN, - - - N. Y. FURNISHED AND ERECTED Greenhouse Materials IRON or WOOD SASH BARS In all lengths up to 33 feet. Milled to nny detail furnished or will furnish details and cut materials re.-idy fur erectlnn. Frflnk ¥311 ASSCnG, "and DX1ght°St^reet^" JEKSEY CITY. N. J. r(ii) S s*'i^!!isS'j^asS'.^S!!*'i^!;sS'j^!is»'j^a5S'(SWj)»'i^a»'.^2asS'.^2as*'^a!!isS'^^ i The President Points Out Some Cypress Points hi II' I < HUhl t.'ikt' * vou out to our III iiilicr i)il(-s au'l I lirnw dnwn a few Iin.inls iiiul |n»iut (iiil IiliU' sa|) aud white sap in the fypress; and then shiiw vou cy[H'ess with the shakes and rypn-ss tliat is iKM'ky ; and then take yuu inio our wood \v o r U i n g niill anil slmw you tlH' kiiHJ .'f ,y- pn-ss \\r Wt-l-r ;ir|u;illy ( hi-iiiii;!i tlir machines for III iir (Hii m n 1 n n 1 n !;■ nr ;;rceii- yoii would then Iie.i;"in to ap- why a i\':illy i^iuul i-iidurin.!.: I oiisr such as we make, is worth i-\. ry cent we char.iie tor it. Vou WMiild l.r;iiu to j>et a line on the kind il Mialcri;ils we use ami ilie <"iri'fiil wav they art' handled. >oii wouhl see us cUttin.L' out and dis- . ardin:.:- sappy parts. Von wotild see oiir foreman refusing to pass rouiih I parts. Ynu would see on every 1 d inspections of materials from the riw to their tinisiiecl state. Von would lin.illv heuiii Id wonder how wr can iMiihl so -o. d .1 Imnse fnr so re;ison- aM.' .1 jo-i.c. i'nt tliis down in your memory box that entirely sap free "cypress" is next to inipossil.h' to buy nowadays : just as is kuoi- free or clear ]>in'-, Tln^ only way you can get sajt-fi'i-c materials, is lo ;iet materials from cypress with their objectionable sap- py parts cut oul. There's no yreen h.nisc concern in this country tod;iy, (hai sells nuiterials that their cypress is any freer from sap than enrs. The other day I overheard our wood workinj;: foreman sayiujL::, "The Presi dent is a re^jula r crank about the cvpress that i;(»es into the mnterials." lie has udt tile riuMit ide:i about nic and I"ll sre to it ihiit he keeps his idea riiiht. If you want a house built of mate rials niado by men with the riiiht iiiea buck (if Uiem. from one end of the nisc to tin' other — we have a notion HI will tiud a talk with some one of ; In y(Oir advantage. Write us. r "wc l:o anvwiicrc for loisiness." 'la w W m fi Hiiclvitvgfs ^ CLmpaixv p NEW YORK OFFICE 1 170 Broadway BOSTON OFFICE John Hancock Bld^. 49 Federal 't. Factory. EIi7ah.»lh, N. J. PHILADELPHIA OFHCE Pennsylvania BIdg., IStli and Chestnut Streets i£ p SHARP, PARTRIDGE & CO. Are Leaders in GREENHOUSE GLASS OUR PRICES WILL PROVE THIS. CHICAGO, ILL. '8 IPeeriessi 'Glazing Points For Greenboiues * Drivt eu7 uid tnie, i>ecanee botii be>elt ate on tiie fea.me •Ide. CiD t vwlot and break th« gItM In drirlae. GiLlvao- Ized aad will oot nut. No rlcbtf or lefts. Th« P«ei!ieHGlizliie Point lipateoted. NootheriHlce It. Ordei from roui deale^ or direct from cj. 1040,75c. postpaid, f Samples free. F'^KBT A. DBEEB I 7\« Ohflitant Btre«t> GLASS for O REENHOUSE and HOT BED sashf:s. Our prices can be had by mail, and it will pay you to get them. We carry the largest stock of Specially Selected Glass in Greater New York and can supply any quantity from a box lo a car load on a one day notioe. and at Kuck Bottom Prices. PARSHELSKY BROS. Inc. ■Jl.-.-jn Uavemeyer St., Brooklyn, M. Y. ] 612 HORTICULTUKE March 28, 1914 Three Growers Tell How Their Lord and Burnham Houses Stood the Snow and Blow JAS. HAMILTON, Mt. Washington, Md. I tlioii;;lit you iiiiglit lie interested to know tli.it we have just emerged from the most severe Cyclonic Storm that ever visited this section and while trees were blown down, windows blown in in dwellings, houses twisted, etc.. all around us. the two houses 42 ft. tj in. x 400 ft. which we got from you and erected in 1911 and 1912 came through without as much as a single cracked glass. When you consider that this storm lasted for about .30 hours and for about .S hours of that time the wind obtained a velocity of 70 to 7.5 miles per hour. It speaks volumes for both your iiialcrial and our construction. Yours, STEVENSON BROS., Towion, Md. Last Sunday night and all day llimday our L. \- B. houses were subjected to a cyclone of wind and snow. We thought at times that we would lose all of our glass. The wind at times reacdied a ve- locity of .80 and IK) miles per hour. Fortun.'itely we lost less than two dozen lights and the frame work was as rigid as a stone wall during the gale. The worst by far. we have ever expe- rienced, as our houses are in very ex- posed place. Their resistance to the storm was remarkable. Yours very truly, GREENHOUSE NOl 44'-o"x ZOO 5' GREENHOUSE. NoZ 44'o"xEO©"-j' HULL BROS., Waymarl. Pa. Perhaps it may interest you to know that we are very highly pleased Willi the greenhouse we got from you. We have a line crop of lettuce in it, which is selling rapidly at good prices. Other .stuff Is growing nicely there, too. We used muck for soil there, .and are quite sure it is the very best tor green- house use. The house is very attractive, and we feel that it is a great credit in "every A\ay. 1 luring the awful storm of the 1st inst. The greenhouse stood as qniet as a rock, althougli it stands in a very windy lil.ice. This same storm unroofed anil demolished buildings for our neighbors too. The boiler pleases us, too, because it Wi'.s no trouble to keep the tempera- ture even too high, when 1.5 degrees be- low zero, and wind blowing a gale at midnight. It will not burn culm well, hut we think that it is practically im- possible without some sort of a blower, which we expect to install before an- other season. Burns buckwheat coal well. Will say that we are ver.v miicli pleased w'ith the way you dealt with us, and with the quality and style of the material you sent. We hope to build more houses soon, and will not forget you then. Thanking you and with best wishes, wc are. Yours very truly. Lord aEnd Bomlnam Compaimy SALES OFFICES : NEW YORK BOSTON PHILADELPHIA CHICAGO ROCHESTER CLEVELAND 42nd Street Bldg. Tremont BIdg. Franklin Bank BIdg. Rookery BIdg. Granite BIdg. Swetland BIdg TORONTO, CANADA, 12 Queen St., E. FACTORIES : Irvinston. N. Y. Des Plaines. III. Are you going to Erect some New Houses or do any Rebuilding this Season ? If so write us for one of our catalogues at once. Better get one anyway for reference when in need of anything in our Hne. You know the importance of having proper greenhouse fittings, and a reliable ventilating equipment in your greenhouse. We manufacture these articles in such a manner that we feel per- fectly safe in guaranteeing our material in every possible manner. It will pay you to investigate. Your business whether large or small will receive our e.xacting attention. You can make no mistake in dealing with us, as we guar- antee entire satisfaction. It will be to your mutual interest to write us now concerning the work you will have and let us quote you. V A IM O Richmond, Ind 514 11 0 R T 1 C U L T U E E April 4, 1914 ■nHnHnMEiMnMnMnHnHnHnHnHnHnMnHnMnHnMnMnHnm I A Kut in Kannas n ■ n m u m n m n H n m n ■ n ■ n m n ■ n m n m u m n M n M n m u m n m n m n m n M n m 0 M n m n KING HUMBERT-$I.75 per 100, $15.00 per 1000 when other varieties are ordered in fair proportion — otherwise prices as below BODDINGTON'S QUALITY CANNAS F. O. B. NEW YORK OR CHICAGO A SHORT STORY Occasionally you hear a "KNOCK" regarding, our Cannas, but when you trace and run it down, you will find that the "hammer is out" from the fellow who has Cannas to sell. During the past ten years we have sold over 5,000,000 Cannas and our trade for this stock is increasing every year; doesn't look as if ojr Cannas were poor or untrue, does it? This year our growing stock was inspected by Mr. Boddington personally. No. we don't grow them our- selves in New York city; they are contracted and grown for us by — I'l" i"- '"iiiiminl in ..ur lu-xt.i Also, we were the first to popularize the Canna and to put King Humbert within the reach of all. We put the "Can" in Cannas and we are going to keep it there. R )d-flowering, Green' Foliage LOUISIANA. SO cts. per doz. ; $1.85 per 100; JIG.OO per 1000, A. BOUVIER. 5 feet. 30 cts. per doz.; $1.75 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. BLACK PRIKCE. 3 to 4 feet. 35 ets. per doz.; $2.25 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. (IIARLES HENDERSON. 4 feet. 25 cts. per doz.; $1.85 per 100; $16.00 per 1000. DUKE OF MARLBORO. iVl feet. 35 cts. per doz.; $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000. J. D. EI8ELE. 5 feet. 40 cts. per doz.; $2.75 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. EXPRESS. 2 to 2Mi feet. 40 cts. per doz.; $2.75 per lOO; $2,-).00 per 1000. PRESIDENT CLEVELAND. 3 feet. 3S cts. per doz.; $2.00 per 100; $17.50 per 1000. PRE8. McKINLET. 2hi to 3 feet. 35 cts. per doz.; $2.25 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. PRES. METER. 4 feet. .15 cts. per doz.; $2.25 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. PILLAR OF FIRE. 6 f—t. 35 cts. per doz.; $2.25 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. TARRYTOWN. SVs feet. .35 Cts. per doz.; $2.25 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. White and Cream Shades ALSACE. 3^4 feet. 30 cts. per doz. ; $1.75 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. Pink-flowering Cannas L. PATRY. i\e, feet. 30 cts. per doz.; $1.85 per 100; $16.00 per 1000. MLLE. BERAT. 41/2 feet. 30 Cts. per doz.; $1.75 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. Bronze-leaved, Red-flowering Cannas BRANDYWINE. 4 to 5 feet. 50 ctS. per doz. ; $2.75 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. DAVID HARl'M. 3% feet. 35 CtS. per doz. : $2.25 per 100 ; $20.00 per 1000. EGANDALE. 4 feet. 35 cts. per doz.; $2.25 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. KING HUMBERT. 40 Cts. per doz. ; $2.75 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. LEONARD VAUGHAN. 4% feet. $3.75 per 100 ; .$.X5.00 per 1000. MU8AEFOLI.\. 6 feet. 35 cts. per doz.; $2.25 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. ROBUSTA. 6 to 8 feet. 3o cts. per doz.; $2.2.') per 100; $20.00 per 1000. SHENANDOAH. 6 feet. 35 cts. per doz.; $2.25 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. Red, Gold-edged, Spotted and Yellow Cannas GLADIATOR. 4 feet. 30 cts. per doz.; $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000. GLADIOFLORA. SVi feet. .35 CtS. per doz.; $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000. JEAN TISSOT. 5 feet. 35 cts. per doz.; $2.00 per 100; $17.50 per 1000. MAD. CROZY. 51/2 feet. 35 cts. per doz.; $2.25 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. QUEEN CHARLOTTE. 3% feet. 40 cts. per doz.; $2.75 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. PREMIER. 2% feet. 35 cts. per doz.; $2.25 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. Yellow Shades FLORENCE VAUGHAN. 5 feet. 40 cts. per doz.; $2.75 per 100; $25.0ii per 1000. RICHARD WALLACE. 4^ feet. ,30 Cts. per doz.; $2.00 per 100; $17.50 per 1000. Orange Shades WYOMING. 7 feet. 35 cts. per doz.; $2.00 per 100; $18;00 per 1000. PENNSYLVANIA. 5 feet. 30 cts. per doz.; $1.85 per 100; $16.00 per 1000. Orchid-flowering Cannas ALLEMANNIA. 4 to 5 feet. 30 CtS. p«r doz.; $1.85 per 100; $16 00 per 1000. AUSTRIA. 5 feet. 30 cts, per doz.; $1.85 per 100; $16 00 per lOOa INDIANA. 6 feet, 35 cts. per dot; $2.00 per 100: .S17..:iO per KKX). ITALIA. 4^4 feet. 30 cts. per doz.; $1.85 per 100; $16.00 per 1000. Newer Cannas FURST BISMARCK. 4 feet. 35 Cts. per doz.; $2.25 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. GRAND CHANCELLOR BCLOW. 3 feel. 35 ets. per doz.; $2.25 per 100; $20 00 per 1000. GENERAL MERKEL. 4 feet. 35 cts. per doz.; $2.25 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. WILLIAM SAUNDERS. 3^4 feet. 60 cts. per doz.; $4.75 per 100; $45.00 per 1000. FOR FULL DESCRIPTIONS SEE OUR CATALOGUE — MAILED FREE. We are the Inrgest handlers of Cannas In the world. Our prices on Cannas will bear comparison with anj house In the Canna business. Onr Cannas are true to name — two and tliree and sometimes four eyes — are sound, dormant, and are packed 250 In a box. Two can be "cleated" together nnd shipped as one. One box of 250 sold at thousand rate; It Is cheaper for you to buy a box of 250 than 200 at 100 rate. Write for special prices on quantities. If any Cannas are not found here. It ma.T be understood that they are superseded by the forecolnc If aelection Is left to on we will snbstitute or send onl.v tbe best for all purposes. Chicago and Western Agents for our Cannas, ONLY — WINTERSON'S SEED STORE, 166 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago ■ n m n ■ n ■ n n n H n m n m n m n n n m u m n M n M n m n m n m n m n m n u n M n M n m n m n m n M n S ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON g X SEEDSMAN 342 West 14th Street, NEW YORK CITY M jinMnMnMnMnMnMnMDMnsnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnM April 4, 1914 HOKTICULTURE 515 GERANIUMS This catalog Is now being mailed to the trade. MISCELLANEOUS PLANTS Per 100 Per 100 2-ln. 3-ln. ACAIiTPHA— Macafeana $2.50 ACHYRANTHE8 — Emersonl, Besteri Mosalca 2.00 AGERATUM— Dwarf White, Inimitable, Little fJem, Princess Pauline, etc 2.00 ALTERNANTHERA— Aurea Nana, Jewell Sey- boldl, Brilliantisslmus 2.00 ALYSSl'M— Oiant. Dwarf, Double 2.00 ASPARAGUS — Plumosus and Sprengerl, Extra strong BEGONIA— Vernon, Pink and White 2.00 Luminosa, Pfltzer Triumphant 3.00 Glolre de Chatelaine 4.00 COLEUS — Beckwlth Gem, Dunerarla, Hero, Golden Bedder. VerschaCfeltl 2.00 HAKUr POMPON— Chrysanthemums In a large .■issortment. Including all t.vpes 2.00 We have one million In 2-ln. and 3-ln. pots re.id.T for immediate shipment In the finest collection that has ever been offered to the American florist In Not- elties. Ivy-leaved, Variegated, Scented, and over 100 Standard varieties repre- senting the highest derelopment of Geraniums yet attained. We furnish good sorts at $2.00 per luO, $18.50 per 1000. Our new Illustrated Geranium Catalog marks a new epoch in catalop making — is a maximum of the p/inters' art. If you don't get yours let us know. A general assortment of bedding plants ready for imma- diate shipment. Special price on large lots. Per 100 Per 106 2-ln. S-ln. FUCHSIA — Gerbert, Lieut. Manrltz, Marinka, Minnesota. Goettlngham, etc $2.00 HARDY ENGLISH IVY— Extra Strong Stock.... 2.00 HELIOTROPE — Albert Deleaux, Chieftain, Mme. de Blonay, Mme. Bruant 2.00 LANTANA8 — A. Cook, Aurora, lolanda, Har- kett's Perfection, Dellcatissima, etc 2.00 LEMON VERBENAS— Pine Stock 2.00 MOON VINE— Noctlflora, Learl 2.00 PETUNIAS— DoMble Fringed Mixed Colors 2.00 Double Fringed White 3.00 SALVIA— Bonfire and Zurich 2.00 8ENECIO 8CANDENS— or Parlor Ivy 2.00 SMILAX— Good Strong Stock 2.00 8WAIN80NA— Alba, Rosea 2.00 $3.50 3.00 3.00 3.00 5.00 3.00 4.00 6.00 $8.00 3.00 3.00 3.90 S.OO 3.00 3.00 4.00 3.00 3.00 3.0* C A N N A ROOTS in good asiortmcnt at popular pricu. See'lUt on page 226 o( HORTICULTURE. Uiue of Feb. 14th. R. VINCENT, Jr., & SONS CO ., White Marsh, Md^ Booked now for VALLEY forcing pipi, LILACS and ROSE plants, for pot growing or for cut; BULBS from Holland and Japan, all fall delivery. Address AUGUST RiiLKER & SONS, 51 Barclay St.. or P. 0. Box 752. NEW YORK LOECHNER<& CO LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS 11 Warren St., New York, N. Y. Write for quo4alions ^ui- IVIo«'fco: ^Kio GHAS.SCHWAKE&CO.,lnc. Horticultural ImporterM and ExporterM 90-92 West Broadway, New York NOW READY— Hohmann's Lily of the Valley Hatnple cases per 1000 $16.00 Lllium Giganieums 7/9 -inch. 300 per ca8e 18.00 8/10-Inch. 225 " " 20.00 ,1 Page Advance Co 555 Albany Cut Flower Ex.543-54fi Allen, J. K 547 Anderson. S. A.. 537 Aphine Mfg. Co. 553 Aschnjann, G 527 Asmus, Geo 537 A y r e s Co.. S. Bryson 535 r.adgley Keidel & Meyer 546 Barrows & Son. 516 Baversdorter, H. & Co 526 Bay State Nur- series 531 Berger Bros 541 r.obbink & At- kins 531 Boddington. A.T.514 Bnlgiano & Son, .7 535 Boston Florist Ijctter Co 544 B r a s 1 a n Seed Growers Co... 535 Breck, J. & Sons.535 Breck - Robinson Nurseries 531 Breitmeyer's, J. Sons 536 Bryan, Alonzo ,1.529 Budlong, J. A.. 542 Burnett Bros... 535 Burpee, W. A. & Co 534 Campbell, Colin. 529 Carter's Tested Seeds, Inc 534 Champion. .T. N. & Co 537 Child s, John Lewis 531 Clarke's D. Sons.536 Page California Seed Growers' Asso.535 Chicago Car- nation Co 544 Conard & .Tones Co 529 Cooke, Geo. H..541 Co wee, W. J .544 Craig, Robt. C0..529 Danker, F. A... 536 Dards 536 Davenport, A. M.516 Dawson, H. S...531 D o r n e r, F. & Sons Co 529 Dreer, H. A 533-554-555 Dunlop, John H.537 Dysart, R. J.. 544 Eastern Nur- series 531 Edwards Folding Box Co i544 Elliott's, W.Sons.553 Elliott, W. H...516 Ernest, W. H...554 Esler. J. G 555 Eyres 537 Farguhar, R. & J. & Co 535 Felthousen, J. E.516 Foley Mfg. Co.. 555 Ford, M. C 546 Ford. W. P 546 Freeman Orchid Co 529 Pramingbam Nur- series 531 Froment, H. E.. 544-546 Galvin, Thos. F. 536-540 asser. J. M. Co.537 e r m a n Kali §' Works 552 Graham, Adam & Son 537 Page Grey, T. J. Co.. 535 Gude Bros. Co. .539 Hall Associatlon.555 Hall & Roblnson.537 Hammond Paint & Slug Shot Works 553 Hart, Geo. B. 538-546 Heaoock, Jos 529 Helnecken. Otto. 531 Henderson, A... 527 Hess & Swoboda.536 Hews, A. H. & Co 554 Hill, E. G. Co.. 544 Holland Nurser- ies 531 Hilflnger Bros.. 554 Holm & Olson.. 536 Hudson Carbon Co 553 Johnson, J. Oli- ver .535 Kastlng, W. F. Co 547 Keller, J. B.Sons.536 Keller. J. M. Co.516 Kentucky Tobac- co Product Co.553 Kervan Co 546 King Construc- tion Co 555 Komada Bros... 538 Kramer, F. H..5.39 Kroesehell Bros.!5.55 Kuebler, W, H...')4fi Lager & Hurrell.,529 Lemon Oil Co.. .554 Leonard Seed Co.535 Leulhy, A. & Co.516 Page Loechner & Co.. 515 Mav & Co., L. L.537 McCarthy, N. F. & Co... 542-544-555 McConnell, Alex.539 McHutehlson & Co 529 McKenna & Son, p 537 McKenzie, John. 516 McManus. Jas...54fl Metropolitan Ma- terial Co 555 Mever. Chas. F..534 Mlchell's Seed House 534 Michigan Cut Flower Ex 544 Mlllang, Chas... 546 Montreal Floral Exchange 54fi Moore. Hentz & Nash 546 Murray, Samuel.. 636-540 National N u r- seryman 531 Natural Guano Co 554 Nicotine Mfg. Co..552 Nlessen, Leo Co.541 Oechslln, Ernest.516 Old Town Nur- series 531 Ouwerkerk, P...5.31 Palmer, W. J. & Son 536 Park Floral Co. 536 Parshelsky Bros.555 Peirce. E. Allan. .5.54 Pennock ■ Meehan Co 545 Penn the Flor- ist 537 Page Pfaff & Kendall. 555 Pierce. F. O 555 Pierson, A. N....52n Pierson, F. R. Co.537 Phint Food Co., •JOth Century.. 553 Plalitlifc Co 554 Pnehlmann Bros. 544 P-U-Bar Co 556 Pulverized Ma- nure Co 553 Quaker City Ma- chine Co 555 Quint. 1 516 Ramsburg. G. S.516 Randall's Flower Shop 537 Reed & Keller.. 546 Reid, Edw 547 Reinlierg, Peter. .544 Reuter's 537 Rice, M. Co 537 Kobln Hill Nur- sery 531 lioehrs, J. Co... .529 Rnlnnd, Thomas.527 R o 1 k e r, A .& Sons 515 Rosery, The .536 Sander & Son... 5-29 Scott. John 516 Schiller 537 Schling. Max 537 Scbultheis, A 531 Schw.nke, Chas. & Co 515 Sheridan. W. P. .546 Sharp. Partridge & Co 555 Slebrecht. Geo. C 540 Singers & Sig- ners 555 Skidelsky, S. S. & Co 534 Slinn. B. S.. Jr. 547 Page •Smith, P. J 540 Smith & Co., S. D 529 Smith & Hemen- way Co .5.52 Smith, W.&T.C0.531 Smyth, Wm. J.. 536 Stamford Seed & Nursery Co. 535-536 Stearns, A. T. Lumber Co.... 555 Storrs & Harri- son 51(i Stumpp. Geo. M.536 Stumpp & Wal- ter Co 553 Totty, Chas. H..529 Thorburn. J. M. & Co 535 T r a e n d 1 y & Schenck 5-ti; United Refriger- ating & Ice Machine Co. . . .538 Valeniine. .1. A. 536 Vincent. R., Jr.. & Sons Co 515 Van Assche, F..555 Wants, For Sale.554 Ward, R. M. & Co 516 Weber, F. C 537 Welch Bros.. .543-544 Whittier & Co., W. B 531 Wood Bros 529 Woodruff. S. D. & Son .5.35 Woodrow & Mar- ketos 547 Young. A. L .547 Young, .John. .. .546 Young & Nugent. 5"i: ZInn. J. A.: .53^ Zvolanek, Ant. C.53I For BUYERS* DIREDTORY AND REASY REFERENOE MtDE, See Pa^es $48, 549, 550,.55l 516 HORTICULTURE April 4, 1914 ird's INIes-t Asplenium Nidus-Avis, Largest Stock in America. All sizes from 2i-in. pots to 4-in. pots, $25.00 to .$50.00 per 100. Flats of Seedlings, 200 plants to a flat, June and July deliver}- $5.00 per flat. Flats of Mixed Ferns, June and July delivery, about 200 plants to a flat, $2.00 per flat. Box Trees, bushes, 25c. to $1.00 each. Elegant pyramidal specimens, $2.50 to $25.00 per pair. Every one a bargain. IVI IM ^A/ i^ T E F9 -r O \A/ P4 , ivir .^ WUMMWWWW Miscellaneous Stock A few items every florist needs. For complete list send for catalog No. 5. Send us your list of wants. CALADIUM ESCl LENTCM — Good bulbs with sound centers: 5 to 7 in. circum- ference, .$'2.00 per 100: 7 to 9 in. circumference, $3.00 per 100; 9 to 11 in. cir- cumference, .$8.00 per 100. BEGONIA, TI:beBOI;s ROOTED — Bulhs large from one of Belgium's best grow- ers: Siugle Separate colors. .¥2.50 per 100, $22.50 per 1000; Single Mixed colors, .1:2.25 per 100. $2a00 per 1000; Double Separate colors, $4.50 per 100, .'i;40.00 per 1000; Double Mixed colors, $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. GLOXINI.4S— Fine sound bulbs in separate colors. $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. RHODODENDRONS — A flue lot of hardv sorts, in plants full of buds and with good foliage, IS in. high, S to 12 buds, $9.00 per doz. ; 24 in. high, 12 to 14 buds. $12.00 per doz. AZALE.4 MOLI>IS— Busby, well budded plauts, 15 to IS in. high, $35.00 per dozen. DCTCHM.AN'S PIPE— ArisI olocbia Siphu. tops 4 ft. long, a grand vine for shade and cold exposure, $3.50 per dozen, .'i;25.00 per 100. MAGNOLIA — Fine well budded plants, with ball of earth, burfapped ; all varie- ties, White, Fink and Red. 4 to 5 ft. high. $1..50 each. Stellata or Halleana, early star shaped white, 2Vi to 3 ft. high, at $1.50 each. ENGLISH IVY— Two or more shoots, 3 ft. long, $12.00 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co, Painesville, O. PALMS, FERNS and DECORATIVE PLANTS JOMIM SOOT" r Rutland Road and E. 4Sth St., TaUphone 2890 Bedford BROOKLYN, N. Y. FERN DISH FERNS &3.50 per 100 &30.00 per 1000. Boston Ferns Whitman! Extra Strong 6 inch, 50c each. ERNEST OECHSLIN Madismi St. ind Gale Ave.. RIVER FeiEST IH. J. M. Keller Co., Inc. G F9 C3 >A/ E: 19 S DECORATIVE PLANTS OF HIGH QUAUTY Fifth Ave. and 65th Street, Brookljrn and Whiteitone, L. I., New York BOSTON FERNS 1% in. ^^-^To^- ROOSEVELT, 2 1-2 in; $5 per 100, $40 pei 1000. WHITMANI COMPACTA 2 1-2 is. $5 per 100 MO per 1000. 250 at 1000 ratei. H. H. BARROWS & SON, Wiiitman,Mass Special for Easter ! (.'boice Lilies of the Vullc.\ , in b in. pans, .•Jl.OO each. Tulips, Hyacinths and Daffodils. 6 and S in. pansj very fine, 7 to 14 bulbs to a pan, 25 to 60c. each. Satisfaction guaranteed. Order now. I. i) per 100. TR.\DESC.4NTIA. in 3 varieties, R. C. $1.00 Palms, Ferns, Decorative and Foliage Plaots Onlen 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 Norserles Roslindale.— Boston. Mass. SEND FOK TITE JOT BOOK HORSESHOE BULBOLOGY For 1914 RALPH M. WARD & CO. 71 MrRRAV STRF.ET. NEW YORK per 100. J. E. FELTHOUSEN 154 Van Vranken Ave., SCHENECTADY, N. Y. Quality Plants FOR EASTER .•VZALE.4S — 75 cts to $5.00 each. LILIES — 12 cts.. Bud or Bloom. SPIRE.* — .50 and 75 cts. e.ich. RAMBLERS — 50 cts. to $3.00 each. IIVI)B.\NGEAS — 50 cts. and upward. HYIIRID ROSES— 75 cts. and $1.00. Bulbs of all kinds. ALL FIRST CLASS STOCK. JOHN McKENZIE NORTH CAMBRIDGE, MASS Asparagus Plumosus Nanus SEEDLINGS The true kind from seed saved from my own plants $10 per 1000 W. H. ELLIOTT BRIGHTON, - MASS. SILVER PINK SNAPDRAGON From seed is the most productive variet.T in existence. Price of plants : $3.00 per 100 : ■'00 for $5.00: $J0.00 per 1000. Seed: *1.0« lier pkt.; 3 for $3.50: 7 for $5.00. Cash. G. S. RAMSBL'RG, Somersworth, N. H. April 4, 1914 HORTICULTURE 517 NOTES ON CULTURE OF FLORISTS' STOCK < l)M>rCTED BY i^/ 9>^.pt/iAiZ/ iJiicstioQs by our readers in line with any of tlie tn[iics [iri'sculcd nu this page will lie fordially received and promptly answered by Mr. Farrell. Sucli lonimuulcatious slionld invariably be addressed to the otlioe of HORTICULTURE. LIBRARY "TStVV YORfP «OTANICa'>J Care of Sweet Peas To niiike sweet peas hold out as long as possiljle. Iirar in mind tliat they are naturally cool, moisture InxinL; subjects and no attempt should ever be made to force or coddle them. There are few days after April comes in when tlie ventilators cannot be opened for at least a few hours daily. Growth is now rapid under glass, and unless the plants are looked over frequently, there is danger of the haulm becoming hent -which will sjioil the flowers for sale purposes. Sweet peas should he watered so as to keep the soil always in a moist state. When the flowers are picked give a good syringing. Plants flowering should be supplied ^vith liquid manure once a week, or in place of this have a top dressing of cow or sheep manure hoed in before watering. A night temperature of 50 degrees will be about right. Dracaena indivisa To have vigorous stock of this unapproachable vase plant give it good attention. Seed that was sown early in the year, when large enough should be potted into small pots, this -nail hold them until they can be planted oi^t in the open ground, which is better then growing them under glass during the summer. Use a compost of fibrous loam three jjarts, well-rotted cow manure and leaf mold one part each. Give them a light warm house so as to push them along and exercise caution as to watering. IDo not keep in too low a temperature. About 60 degrees will grow them on in good shape. On all bright days give them a good syringing which helps to keep them clear of thrips. Overhauling Poinsettias Do not wait too long before overhauling the poin- settias. Old plants that have Ijeen resting since the new year can now be started, shortening back the stems and repotting in as small pots as the roots will permit. Remove all stock plants to a well-lighted bench where there is a temperature of about Go degrees at night. Give them a good soaking of water and then keep rather on the dry side until the plants start to break and they will soon produce a quantity of fine cuttings. When cutting in, you can use the old-wood cuttings; by plac- ing in a wann frame and keeping the temperature from 65 to TO degrees, in about three or four weeks they will be rooted. Pot them into 3-inch pots, using a good loam to which has been added one-fourth of rotten manure. Cuttings can be rooted at any time from now until the middle of August. Those propagated in July and August are fine for making up pans, but the earlier ones will give the finest bracts for cutting. Mr. Farrell's next notes will be on tlie following: Care of Seed Sowing Palm Seeds There is many a grower who has some room to spare'^'^KOesi, and could to advantage raise some palms from seed. It is during the spring and sunmier that the gxeater number of shipments arrive. The seeds can be sown in a bench, flats or pans where they can have a bottom lieat of 75 to 80 degrees. \Alien planting palm seed i-emember that they will not come up in a couple of weeks like most seeds. Palm seed germinates very irregularly and the gei-minating period varies accord- ing to the variety, anywhere from four weeks to six months. Leaf mold, sand and loam in equal parts, make a good compost for any variety. Give them a house with from 65 to 70 degrees at night. They will geiTninato better if given a closed sash where they will have a bottom heat of from 75 to 80 degrees. As the hot weather comes on a mild-hot bed makes an ideal place. Wlien they show one or two leaves pot off singly into 2-inch or 2-i-inch pots. Transplanting Primulas The earliest sown primulas are now nice little plants with several leaves. Timeliness in transplanting is a IX)int principally to be observed in growing primulas. Use a compost of equal parts of new soil and leaf mold, with a little well decayed cow manure. Give a light shelf or bench where the temperature will not run over 50 degrees at night. These plants will grow from this out so in about six weeks they should be ready for 2-inch pots using a compost of fibrous loam four parts, well rotted cow manure and leaf mold one part eacli. Give air daily whenever possible, but always avoiding cold draughts and do not try to force them. They are Ijenefited by a light shading during the hottest hours of the day. Never let them suffer for the want of water and syringe on all fine days. A comfortaljle spacing out once a week will give them more room to grow. Look evei-y ten days or fortnight for aphis, and where they are seen fumigate immediately. Preparing Beds and Borders The necessity of attention to all beds and borders, on the opening of spring, is so evident tiiat it is .scarcely necessary to urge it. All beds and Ijorders should now have a good cleaning and be put in the best order. Give them a good coating of well-rotted manure which can be dug in lightly. All hardy herbaceous jierennials should be uncovered and lightly worked over and also manured, as these plants are rank feeders. linjis; Clirysantlienuims; Alorasias ; Orchids; Young Marguf rites. As an Advertising Medium Horticulture has NO superior. Because they ALL read it. And they read it ALL. 518 HORTICULTURE April 4. 1914 ROSE GROWING UNDER GLASS CONDICXBD BY ^^ (^^^J^Ct^<^;>^--c>^ Qnestions by oar readers iu line with any of tbe topios presented on tliis page will be cordially received and promptly answered by Mr. Euzicba. Such communications stiould invariably be addressed to the office of HORTICIiLTUKE. Selection of Sod for Next Fall A'ow will be the tune to select the plot of ground that is to furnish the sod heaps next fall. Select a piece that has a good sod on it, and then as soon as possible spread a good coat of manure over the field, and then keep the grass cut. It is not best to rake it o£E. Much better results will be had where the grass is allowed to lie there after it is cut, thus making an additional coat of fibre that is so badly wanted in greenhouse soils. If the grass is kept cut short all through the growing season it wiU produce an enormous quantity of roots, and it is these that hold the earth together and make the sod. A little bonemeal may also be applied everj' once in a while, if the season is wet so that the grass will take it. Do not think that it is wasted if applied to grass land. There is only one way that manures applied to a grass field are wasted and that is where it is on a hillside where the soil will wash. Of course under such con- ditions it would not be advisable to apply the manure as a good deal of it will be lost in the first heavy rain that comes along. Where the ground is almost level and the water will not run into the creek, but wiU slowly sink into the land, the grass roots will quickly catch all the raaniu-e that may be washed out. These roots wiU hold this plant, and as soon as warm weather comes will turn it into a heavy coat of grass. This if cut and allowed to lie will help thicken the sod. It may seem a waste to allow a perfectly good crop of hay go to waste, but unless the hay would be of exceptional quality, and very high priced, it will pay to simply mow it down. Where manure is plentiful this may be used instead of the cover of grass cut green, but we think tliere are a few places indeed where there is a surplus of this much needed plantfood. Turning Over the Sod Heaps Even wuth the rush of the spring work, it will pay in the end to take a 'little time, and turn all the sod that is to be used for the houses this summer. The manure that has been put in will be mixed with the soil much better and as a result it will be in much better condition at planting time. If aU the turning is left until planting time, there will be some places in the benches that will be all manure and then there wiU be places where there will be none at all. And what is worse, the soil has been packed so between the layers of manure that all the water and plant food that has been leaching out has managed to run off to one side and out of the heap. This would be avoided if the manure was mixed with the soil as it should be. Therefore it is well to turn the heaps over, and break up the sod and mix the manure well with it. If you can, add some very coarse bone. This will take time to dissolve and will be about right when the soil is put into the benches. Witli the ever-mcreasing expenses, no time must be lost between crops. Eun the old plants as long as they are paying, and then lose as little time as possible in get- ting the young plants to produce flowers. This must not be overdone, however, for too much summer forcing means dead plants in the winter when the prices are liigher, although the margin of profit may not be much greater, for the summer expenses are much smaller. Syringing With the warmer weather will come the spider, if allowed to go unchecked. Syriuge the plants as often as possible using a good force and clean water, for if the water is taken from ponds or similar places there may be a little sand in it, and this will tear the leaves all to pieces. Water alone will do this if the hose is handled a least bit carelessly. See that the water reaches well tmderneath the leaves, and that the plants are syringed more from the inner walks toward the front of the benches, then taking only the one row from the front. If the plants are syringed in this way there will be little danger of getting the plants too wet on the north side of the benches. Liquid Manure If the roses are growing at aU they will take as much of this as it is possible to give them. It can hardly be made too strong for the plants are well rooted by this time, and will take it without harm if they are not too dry at the time it is applied. This can be overcome by watering with clear water just before the manure water is applied, and it will save a good deal of the liquid as well as protect the plants. If this is done there is no need to apply too much of the liquid manure — just enough to soak the soil with it. See that there is not too much nitrate used, or other chemical fertilizer. Use cow manure alone with a little bonemeal dumped iu, or a Little soot. Wliere two sets of pipes are used it will be a very easy matter to water with clear water and then follow with the liquid manure. We are sure growers that have been using the one set only and have installed the other set will say that they cannot see how they ever got along with one set before. One good thing about two sets of pipe is that you may be syringing in one house, watering in another, and using liquid manure in the third. This is impossible with one set and where the strictest economy is practised it will pay to have the two sets. The liquid manure pipes should be of good size so that they will not be very likely to get stopped up every few minutes. Time is worth a good deal of money, and time saved means money saved, and more. April 4, 1914 HORTICULTUBE 519 Cymbidium insigne This handsome cymbidium is still quite rare iu culti- vation and no doubt to many still unknown. It was introduced some eight years ago from Annam, where it was found growing along ravines in sandy soil at an elevation of 4,000 to 5,000 feet. In shape the flowers resemble those of C. Lowianum, but the color is a beauti- ful pearly pink throughout, the inside of the lip and the column being ia addition blotched and spotted with rich carmine. The scape grows erect to a height of from three to four and a half feet. The leaves are long and narrow and the pseudo bulbs rather small and nearly round. The blooming season is April and the flowers will remain in perfection for many weeks. Here we certainly have a splendid orchid for decora- tive purposes, one which would sell readily if it could be had in quantity, which I hope will be soon. It re- quires a little higher temperature than C. Lowianum and its allies, and a lighter and more open compost. It will be foimd to do well with the cattleyas. How We Might Improve Conditions in New York for florists are better than in most parts of the civilized world. The same thing is true for the grower, if we did not spoil it ourselves. The grower who grows the stock, the grower who wants to sell the stock, does not always look for the right channel as an outlet, and the retailer who aims to keep up to a certain standard does not help sufficiently that the grower may do that. Xot so much because he does not want to, but because he never thought of it, that wher'- one alone is too weak, two might be strong enough. The public are today so far advanced as flower buyers, that when they have guests they must have flowers on their tables, in their room?, wherever "their place can be improved with flowers. Statistics show that one-third of the flower- sent by the grower to the wholesale market are sold far below the average price. On the other han^l it is plain that the retailer who buys the high-grade stock at full prices has thus to pay for the sX/k-a which is left over. But is it a necessity that stock be left over? By no means. Fifty out of ever} one hundred buyers make it a custom to patronize two florists, one of whom keeps a high-grade stock, ami sells at the standard prices. But when they merely need cut flowers for the house, they go to place? where thev get this stock at prices often far below the wholesale value, so ridiculously low in fact, that a grower would blush if he knew how his stock was sold. Now, these people who buy their arranged flowers, centerpieces, bouquets or other arrangements from good florists would just as readily pay a fair price for their flowers if there were not someone calling to them, '-"We will give you jonqu:I< at 19c. a bunch and we will give you roses at 2.5c. a dozen." These people must have flowers for their houses, not as a luxury, but as a real necessity. They are taught to have flowers as th-y are taught to have their clothes", as a necessity of refined living, and if they could be brought to realize how the florists' business and the growers' "work is degraded, they would not travel between the good ami the poor florist. They would only patronize sound competition and buy from good florists only. Then, if they were not given a chance to learn what surplus is in the market, their business would go steadily to the general trade, which would reduce the leavings in the wholesale market, so that instead of one-third these leavings would not be one-tenth, which the wholesaler has to dispose of at such ridiculously low prices. Business prospects for spring are very good. Business was never better. A few have done a smaller business than their average year and they begin to cr\- and other people cry after them, an^i they are so used to crying that they spoil the pleasure of having a good business for others. It is time to wake up and cheer up and take notice that a promising Spring is coming. Max Schling. S20 HOKTICULTUEE April 4, 1914 HORTICULTURE. irOL. XIX APRIL 4, 1914 NO. 14 PUBLISHED WEEKLY BT HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 11 Hamilton Place. Boston, Mass. Telephone, Oxford 292. WM. J. STEWART. Editor and UanaBer. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Tear, In advance, $1.00; To Foreign Countries, f2.00; To Canada, $1.60. ADVERTISING BATES: Per Inch, 30 Inches to page $1.00 Dleconnts on Contracts for consecntive Insertions, as foUows: One mouth (4 times), 5 per cent.; three months (13 times), 10 per cent.; six months (26 times), 20 per cent.; one year (62 times), •• per cent. - > ,, Page and half page space, special rates on application. ■ntered as Becond-elass matter December 8, 19(M, at the Poet Office at Bnaton, Mass., nnder the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. CONTENTS COVER DESIGN Page NOTES ON CULTURE OP FLORISTS' STOCK— Care of Sweet Peas — Dracaena Indivisa — Overhauling Poinsettias— Sowing Palm Seeds— Transplanting Pri- mulas-Preparing Beds and Borders— Joftw /. M. Farrell gj^Y ROSE GROWING UNDER GLASS— Selection of Sod for Next Pall— Turning Over the Sod Heap— Syring- ing—Liquid Manure— .4rership com- mittee are scheming out a new initia- tion which will be used some time in May. rie of Milwaukee, Wis. The table dec- oration of acacia sprays, by Thomas Roland was very pretty. BOSTON LADIES MEET. The ladies of the members of the Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Bos- ton, to the number of thirty, were guests of Mrs. W. W. Edgar at her home in Waverley. Mass., on Wednes- day afternoon. April 1. They were most hospitably entertained and had a glorious time getting better acquainted and talking over plans for the recep- tion of visiting ladies at the S. A. F. convention next August. President Kennedy of the Gardeners' and Flor- ists' Club was the only gentleman present, but his courage was good and he made a nice little speech to the assembled ladies. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS Department of Plant Registration. Public notice is hereby given that Chas. Rathjen, 813 Center Street, Janesville, Wis., offers for registra- tion the Antirrhinum described below. Any person objecting to the registra- tion or to the use of the proposed name, is requested to communicate with the secretary at once, failing to receive objection to the registration, the same will be made three weeks from this date. Raiser's Description: A seedling of unnamed parents. Growth free and vigorous, about three feet high. Stems very stiff and wiry; does not require staking. Foliage dark green and heavy, requires no disbudding. Flow- ers larger than Ramsburg's "Silver Pink," wide-open, and slightly waved. Color: The entire flower is pink, about the shade of "My Maryland" rose, ex- cepting at the extreme base, which Is wine color and a yellow spot at the lips. It is not affected by aphis. Name: Janesville. March 23, 1914. The next regular meeting of the Holyoke and Northampton Florists' and Gardeners' Club will be held with George Strugnel, Bonnie Brae Green- houses, Holyoke, Mass., on Tuesday, April 14, 7.30 P. M. James Whiting, Sec. Public notice is hereby given that as no objection has been received or filed to the registration of the Nephrol- epls New York, by George Giatris, 463 Summit Street, West Hoboken, N. J., same becomes complete. John Young, Secy. March 28, 1914. CLUB AND SOCIETY NOTES. Treasurer Harry O. May's report to the American Rose Society at New York for the past year showed total receipts of $3834.26; disbursements, $2880.53; balance in bank, $953.73. The second March meeting of the Connecticut Horticultural Society was held on the evening of the 27th. Al- fred Cebelius exhibited a collection of roses, comprising Milady, Double Pink Killarney, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Mrs. Charles Russell. White Killarney and Richmond. President Huss exhibited two pots of Geum Mrs. Bradshaw, a hardy perennial, and the scarlet flow- ers are excellent for bouquets. Each exhibit was awarded a first class certi- ficate. Professor A. G. Gulley, of the Con- necticut Agricultural College, ad- dressed the society on Apple Trees to Plant in a Small Family Garden. AxFRED Dixon, Sec. At the regular meeting of the South- ampton (N. Y.) Horticultural Society held March 5, it was voted to hold the Annual Exhibition of flowers, vege- tables, etc., July 22 and 23. The nec- cessary committees were appointed, and other preliminary matters attend- ed to launching the enterprise with every prospect' of success. At the next regular meeting, March 19, sev- eral communications were received as- suring co-operation and assistance. ■We feel we have every assurance of being able to carry to its final culmi- nation the best show we have ever given, provided of course, that nature does her share, and we have the prop- er amount of sunshine and showers rightly sandwiched. The schedule of the June Exhibition to be held in Newport, R. I., under the auspices of the Garden Association and the Horticultural Society, is ready for distribution. Copies can be had on application to William Gray, Sec- retary, Bellevue Ave., Newport, R. I. The Horticultural Club of Boston, had as special guests at its monthly dinner at the Parker House, on the evening of April 1, G. A. Dennison of San Francisco, Cal. and William Cur- A VISIT TO WAVERLEY, MASS. On Saturday, March 28, the Garden- ers' and Florists' Club of Boston en- joyed their annual visit to the plant houses of W. W. Edgar Co., Waverley, to inspect the Easter display. Al- though it was a very disagreeable rainy day about fifty members were in the party. A tour through the houses showed a splendid lot of material for the great spring festival. Finest of all and excelling anything of the kind even seen here was a house of Magna Charta and American Beauty pot plants in bloom. Ramblers are also good, also hydrangeas, acacias, genistas spiraea, azaleas, lilacs, rhododendrons, and liles, the latter numbering 14,000 bulbs and uniformly good Rhododen- dron White Pearl was much admired. There are thousands upon thousands of geraniums in bloom all of which will be turned into money at Easter thus leaving room for Decoration Day stock and other spring material with which the long rows of cement frames are filled. A bountiful collation was provided and congratulatory remarks were made by President Kennedy, Messrs. Elder, D. Finlayson, P. Miller and others. April 4, 1914 HORTICULTURE 528 Thomas Rola.nu J. K. M. L. Farquhar E. Allan Peibcg Boston S. A.^^^F. Convention Committees, Portraits of the chairmen of the va- rious local committees selected by the Executive Committee of the Horticul- tural Interests of Boston, to carry out the program of reception and enter- tainment for next August appear on this page, with the exception of Mr. Nicholson, who will appear later. List Of The Chairmen, Executive — Patrick Welch. Finance — Thomas Roland. Exhibition — J. B. Shea. Entertainment — E. Allan Peirce. Publicity — J. K. M. L. Farquhar. Sports — W. R. Nicholson. Ladies — W. J. Kennedy. Information — A. P. Calder. Hotels— Patrick Welch. The complete lists of committee members will be announced later. Patrick Welch Kennedy James B. Shea A. P. Calder 524 HORTICULTURE April 4. 1914 THE NEW YORK FLOWER SHOW The big spring exliibition in tlie Grand Central Palace came to a suc- cessful close last Sunday night and it only remains for us to record the events of the closing days, congratu- late managers and exhibitors, and ex- tend hearty good wishes for many equally successful repetitions in the years to come. It had been intended to wind-up on Saturday night but it was finally de- cided to hold over one day longer. We do not think the results were sufficient to afford much encouragement for a repetition of so long a period in the future. There are many valid reasons why a six-days' show would be prefer- able to a nine-days' show. The judges of the American Rose Society tailed to agree between the claims of the Radiance, a bright red rose, and the Excelsa, a climbing rose, for the gold medal given by Mrs. Ger- trude M. Hubbard of Washington, which is awarded every five years to the raiser or originator of the best rose within that period of time. The Killarney White would have been the unanimous choice, but this rose was ineligible, as it has been shown for six years. We omitted several things of im- portance in our last week's issue not the least of which was the Blooming- dale retail flower booth, arranged by C. C. Trepel and in charge of three blooming young ladies dressed in stun- Uueitmkyer's Display of Carnation Philadelphia Pink AiraiiKeil li.v A. T. Bunyaril. ning gowns and dispensing smiles that were well-nigh irresistible. The Silver Medal for rose Killarney Brilliant was won by Robert Scott & Son. Sharon Hill, Pa., and not A. N. Pierson as incorrectly stated in our notes last week. The handsome plant group which we used in our cover illustration last A. N. Piekson's Rose Group Arranged l)y J. M. Gasser Co. and Geo. E. M. Stumpp. week was the work of R. M. Johnston, gardener for Mr. W. B. Thompson, Yonkers, N. Y. Mr. Johnston was also well in evidence in various plant classes. A group of Euphorbia Jac- quinaeflora shown by him, although they did not figure in the list of awards, were especially noteworthy be- cause of the advanced season for such plants. The following additional prizes were awarded: Carnation display, 1,500 blooms, arranged for effect — 1st to Cot' tage Gardens Co., for fine arrange ment of Matchless, Mrs. C. W. Ward Beacon and several unnamed varieties, 2nd Breitmeyer Floral Co., Mt. Clem ens, Mich., with Philadelphia Pink 3rd S. A. Anderson, Buffalo, for a bril liant arrangement. The $75 silver cup given by the Hotel Manhattan for the best vase of .■jOO carnations was awarded to the pink and white varieties exhibited by the J. M. Gasser Company of Cleveland, Ohio. Three prizes of $25, $15 and $10, for the best vases of 150 blooms shown by private growers, were won by P. A. B. Widener of Ogontz, Penn.; Thomas Aitchison of Mamaroneck, and George Masson of Tuxedo Park. Display of cut Roses, covering 200 square feet of space, and to contain not less than 500, nor more than 1,000 blooms. Quality of blooms, artistic arrangement, and general effect to be considered in making awards. Dec- orative green of any kind, including plants, permitted. 1st A. N. Pierson, Cromwell, Conn., 2nd F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown, N. Y. Table Decoration, private growers — 1st Adolph Lewishon, gardener J. Can- ning. 2nd Thomas Aitchison, Mamaro- neck. April 4, 1914 HORTICULTUBB 525 BANQUET AT HOTEL ASTOR. The banquet in the ball room of the Hotel Astor on Thursday evening. March 26, was attended by about 250 ladies and gentlemen and was a very brilliant and enjoyable affair. Presi- dent Wm. Duckham of the New York Florists' Club presided and at his right and left at the head table were R. W. Hallam, president of the Inter- national Exposition Co.; G. A. Denni- son, Chief of Horticulture at Panama Pacific Exhibition; T. A. Havemeyer, F. R. Newbold, W. H. Siebrecht, Prof. A. C. Beal, Patrick O'Mara, F. R. Pier- son. Most of these gentlemen made brief speeches and F. R. Pierson was the spokesman in the presentation to W. H. Siebrecht, as past president of the New York Florists' Club, of a handsome silver tea service. Tha tables were most beautifully decorated. After the talking, which was purpose- ly cut short, dancing in an adjoining hall was indulged in until a late hour. THE GARDENERS' REUNION. This jovial annual gathering took place at Thum's Alleys, New York City on Tuesday evening, March 24. About 75 or 80 gardeners were pres- ent. Bowling began at 1 o'clock and continued until 6 o'clock, when prizes donated by the various firms, repre- sentative of the trade generally, were distributed. Adjournment was then made to the dining room where a good time was enjoyed until midnight. The speakers at the banquet were Charles H. Totty who officiated as toastmaster, William Anderson, M. C. Ebel. secre- tary of the N. A. G.; R. Vincent, Jr.; W. H. Duckham, president of the New York Florists' Club; Jas. Stuart. A. Herrington, J. W. Everitt and several other gentlemen well known in the trade. Some excellent scores were made in the bowling. The reunion was not under the man- agement of any one organization, but was conducted by a committee com- posed of members of the various local societies and headed by James Stuart of Mamaroneck, and was even a great- er success than the two previous re- unions which were held in New York. This affair is to be an annual event. PANAMA-PACIFIC EXPOSITION. At the request of G. A. Dennison, Chief of Horticulture, a meeting of the Advisory Committee, which he had previously appointed was held Friday, March 27. in the Grand Central Pal- ace, New York, at the time of the Flower Show. There was in attend- ance John Young, Secretary of the So- ciety of American Florists and Orna- mental Horticulturists; M. C. Ebel. F. R. Piebson's Rose Group Arranged (or Effect. 526 HOETICULTURE April 4, 1614 RUSH! LAST CALL. RUSH!! Be sure to stock up on Pot Covering Material for your Easter Plants. Water-Proof Crepe Paper. All Desirable Floral Patterns. 10 ft. rolls, guaranteed, $1.50 per doz. rolls; $11.50 per 100 rolls; prices for larger quantities on application. Porto Rican Mats. We are the largest importers in tlie world of this staple article. Four distinct weave patterns; all appropriate tints to match flower colors. Penny Crepe Pot Covers. A cheap line, useful for the lower-priced plants. Tumbler Baskets. Forty or fifty brand new styles, in novel finish. Telegraphic Orders Filled Promptly. H. BAYERSDORFER & CO., 1129 Arcli Streef,"Philadelphia, Pa. Secretary of the National Association of Gardeners; A. F. J. Baur, Secretary of the American Carnation Society; Benj. Hammond, Secretary of the American Rose Society; Harry A. Bun- yard, Secretary of the American Sweet Pea Society; Charles H. Totty, of the National Flower Show Committee and Mr. G. A. Dennison. Mr. Dennison gave the reasons tor calling the meet- ing and requested the committee to recommend some one to be Superin- tendent of Floriculture. The Commit- tee organized with Charles H. Totty as chairman and John Young, secre- tary. Mr. Totty was elected chairman to serve until the close of the Exposi- tion. The name of William Plumb of New York was recommended as the unanimous choice of the committee and William Plumb will be superin- tendent of Floriculture to serve until the close of the Exposition. John Young, Secy. BOSTON NOTES. James F. M. Farquhar returned Mon- day, March 30, from his stay in Porto Rico. His many friends will be pleased to know that his health is greatly improved. N. P. McCarthy & Co. began their series of spring plant auction sales on Tuesday, March 31. The spacious salesroom was well packed with hardy shrubbery, conifers, buxus and roots for spring planting and a lively crowd was on hand to respond when the versatile auctioneer made his opening speech. The sales will continue every Tuesday and Friday until June. The ground plan and lay-out of show- beds in the outdoor garden which is to be a prominent feature of the S. A. P. convention next August, as prepared by the Park and Recreation Depart- ment of the City of Boston, is now prepared and will be distributed to the various trade journals so that it may appear simultaneously in all sec- tions of the country next week. Pull particulars as to space charges, etc., will be given at same time. The nursery shipping season is com- mencing fully two weeks late this spring, we are informed by the Pali- sades Nurseries of Sparkill, N. Y. A number of substantial orders from their large advertisement In last week's Hobticultube are also acknow- ledged. Things are looking very prom- ising for the coming season, and a rec- ord business is looked for, notwith- standing the late start. THOMAS F. GALVIN BOSTON'S NEW PARK COMMISSIONER. Mayor Curley has added one more practical florist to the Park and Recre- ation Commission of the City of Bos- ton. Mr. Galvin is a representative business man and the horticultural In- terests of his city will not suffer in his care. We cannot do better than quote from the Boston Transcript which speaks as follows in approval of Thomas F. Galvin. Mr. Galvin's selection for this im- portant office: "The appointment of Thomas F. Gal- vin to be a member of the Park Com- mission certainly carries no shock to the public. Mr. Galvin has not fig- ured largely in the public service, doubtless for the reason that he has had a large and engrossing private business whose interests he has found more to his taste. He is one of Bos- ton's most prominent florists and there are few men whose names are better known in the city. His training and experience have been of a kind that would seem to qualify him for the position he has been invited to take. He has been a practical student of nature and its possibilities since his earliest youth. His father was a val- ued and highly respected public serv- ant, filling several positions with fideli- ty and efficiency, among them one similar to that which his son is now called to occupy. It cannot be said that Mr. Galvin receives this recogni- tion because he "needs the job," which if he accepts, will take considerable of his time and attention. But he hae always been interested in Boston's wel- fare and particularly along the lineB where his new duties will take him. It is reasonable to hope and expect that he will prove a valuable addition to the administrative forces of the city." NEWARK, N. J., NOTES. Business has been entirely satisfac- tory during the past week, with stocks in good shape and cut flowers in all the lines. The trade is looking for- ward to an excellent Easter business but this, of course, does not develop until immediately before the holiday itself. P. P. Wolfinger reports that busi- ness has kept up wonderfully well, and he also expects a very large amount of business at Easter time. P. M. York is about to offer his busi- ness for sale. His store is in a very good location, right off the main street, with a nice large window. H. C. Strobell & Co., of 783 Broad street, is going to move about May 1 to a much nicer location and a better store at 895 and 897 Broad street, after having been at the present store for the past 20 years. Geo. Penek has opened another store at 637 Broad street and reports that it is the best paying store that he owns, he having at the present time five stores under his control. Chas. C. Weatheridge, who is the oldest florist on Broad street, having been in the florist business for a good many years, has at the rear of his store a small greenhouse well stocked with Easter plants. Harry J. Stein, of Hahne & Co., and J. H. Harvey both report business as unexpectedly good. J. M. W. NEWS NOTES. Glenwood Springs, Col. — Mrs. M. E. Cristy has bought the Glenwood Greenhouses. Allentown, Pa. — Clayton Weaver, of Mt. Gilead, O., has purchased the greenhouse business of D. B. Kronin- ger. and will hereafter conduct the business under the name of the Emaua Floral Co. April 4, 1914 HOETICULTURB 527 B^ PREPARE FOR EASTER The blizzirdi jud th: extreme cold weather will make Easter plants very scarce, therefore, don't delay but send your orders in now. LOOK WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU -CHEAP AND GOOD NEPHROI.EPIS OK FERNS, Scottl. 5, 5V4. ti iinil 7-in. pots. 35c, 40r, 50i', 75e to $1.0<). Harrisii. 7-iD., 70c to $1.00. Giatrasii. SV-i-in., 35c to 40c. Kmithii. 6-in. pans. 35o, 40c, 50c. FICUS Elastica (Rubber Plaut). 4-in.. 5-in., SVi-in., 6-in., 7-in., 25c, ,'i5c, 40c, 00c, 75c. ARECA lutescens robusta. 4-in., made up of 3 plants, 25c; 5-in., 35c. KENTIA Forsteriana and Belnioreana. 514-in. pots, made up of 3 plants, 40c, 50c; single. 5iA-iD.; Forsteriana or Bel- nioreana, 40c, 50c, 60c, 75c ; ForHteriana. 12-in, tubs, 65 to 75 in. higb. $4.00 to $5.00. COCOS Weddelliana. 4-in., 25c; made up, 30c; 3-in., 15c. EASTER LILIES OUR SPECIALTY — ■ : — 7 jftyy o be packed in a remarkably out of pnt8. GODFREY ASCHMANN, CYKTOMICM Falcatum (the new brushed Holly Fern). 5y2-ln., 25c to 35c. PRIMULA Obconica. In bloom, 4-in., 15c; Syo-in., $3.00 per doz. PRIMULA Chin- ensis, 5V,-in., $3.00 per doz. CINERARIA HVBRIDA. Our best well- known strain, same showing color now, right for Easter; 5-in., SVi-in., 6-in., 25c, 30c, 40c, 50c, 75c to $1.00. ENGLISH IVY. 3-in., 7c ; 4-in., 10c. FERNS for dishes, Wilsoni only, 2'^-ln., 4c; 3-ln., 6c. PTERIS Wilsoni. In 6-in. pans, 25c. HY.VCINTHS are scarce this Easter, but we put in last fall an immense stock of our own importation, which will make large spikes and cannot be compared with the cheap stuff that is now float- ing on the market. Gertrude, best pink; La Grandesse, best white; King of the Blues, best dark blue; Grand Maitre, best lavender blue. 4-in. pots, staked up, $12.00 for 100 pots. In bloom for Easter week. TOURNESOL TULIPS, best double red and yellow variegated; Murillo, double rose; Iniperator Rubruni, bright red double; Couronne d'Or, double yellow, new, three bulbs planted in a 4-in. pot, $15.00 per 100 pots, $8.00 a doz., in bloom one week before Easter. DAFFODILS. Von Sion. Best double yel- low NARCISSUS in existence, three double-nosed bulbs, planted in 5% to 6-in. pot. $3 00 per doz. pots, out of cold frame, will bloom one to two weeks before Easter. While we pay the highest price for our Bulbs of Hyacinths, Tulips, etc., from Holland growers, you must bear in mind that we can sell them no cheaper than we do, and we assure you that there is no profit in it for us for the fine stock we sell you. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, 4-in.. 10c; 2V-..- in., 4c. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS, 3-in., 7c; 21/2-in., 4c; 5%-in., 25c. to 35c. Our specialty, the world wide known pure white MOONVINE, Iponioea Nootiflora, is now ready, 2i/,-in. pots, $5.00 per 100. ARAUCARIA Excelsa. C-in. pots. 4. 5, 6, 7 tiers, 75c, $1.00, $1.25, $1.5<). RHODODENDRONS. 10-in. pans, full of buds. $1.25 to $1.50. SPIRAEA GLADSTONE in 6 and 7iu. pots, in bud. 30c, 40c, 50c and 75c, right for Easter. HYDRANGEA OTAKSA, full of foliage, all have buds, just right for Easter sales, 5*/>. 6 and 7-in. pots, 25c, 30c, 40c, 50c, 75c," $1.00, $1.25 to $1.50. FRENCH HYDRANGE.4S, Mnie. MoulUere, bMt white, and Gen. de Vibraye, bright rose, 30c. 40c and 50c. BEGONIA GRACILIS LUMINOSA, deep red, in bloom and bud, SV'-in. pots, $3.00 per doz. BEGONIA ARGENTEA COMPACTA, 4-ln. pots, 15c. NEPHROLEPIS CORDATA COMPACTA, 4-in., 25e. WE ARE 0^° Headquarters for Azaleas =^1[ FOR EASTER BLOOMING EASTER GREETING! All the go. The plants of the century. A rival of all Easter plants. For azaleas, go direct to the Azalea belt of Godfrey Aschmann. Order now. 5 houses full. 10.000 of the choicest plants on hand, ready for im- mediate shipment. We are the only im- porters of AZALEAS, of which we have made a specialty for the last 25 years. We have the well-known, best double pink Mme. Van der Cru.vssen, 5V>-in., 6-ln., 7-in., 8-in. pots, 60c, 75c, $1.00, $1.25, $1.50 to $2.00. Vervaeneana. Best double rose varie- gated, large flowering, 5y.-iD., 6-in., 7-in. pots, 7,')C, $1.00. $1.25, $1.50 to $2.00; Niobe and Deutsche Perle, best double white; Princess of India, double varie- gated ; De Schryveriana, double varie- gated; Apollo, best red; and other well- known varieties, 75c, $1.00. $1.25, $1.50 to $2.00, We have about 100 assorted at 50c, COc, 75e, $1.00, $1.25 to $1.50. > risk only. No references investigated while the big rush is going: on. Tbousands of short time and only cash will be accepted. Please state if you want stoclt shipped In or 1012 West Ontario Street, Philadelphia, Pa. WHOLESALE OROWER, IMPORTER AND SHIPPER OF POT PLANTS CATALOGUES RECEIVED. Frederic J. Ilea, Norwood, Mass. — Catalogue of Perennials, Roses, Ever- greens, etc. Nungesser-Dickinson Seed Co., Ho- boken, N. J. — Wholesale Price List of Grass and Clover Seeds. O. — • Illustrated Catalogue of Iron Vases, Settees, Chairs, Window Boxes, etc. An elegant publication, 112 pages. Cayeux & Le Clerc, Paris, France — Catalogue of flower and Vegetable Seeds. Also Cereals, Cannas, Begonia tubers, etc. C. (1. Curtis. Callicoon. N. Y.— Cat- alogue of Native Plants in Carload Lots. Also Wholesale Price List. A. Keilliolz, Quedlinburg, Germany — High-grade Vegetable Seeds. Otto Heinecken, New York, Sole American Representative. Kramer Bros.' Foundry Co.. Dayton, Wagner Park Nursery Co., Sidney. O. — Special Bargain Catalogue of Hardy Plants for Parcel Post Delivery. Also general Spring Catalogue hand- somely illustrated. J. Heins' Sons, Halstenbek near Hamburg, Germany — Wholesale Nurs- ery Catalogue, of Evergreens, Decidu- ous Trees, Fruit Stocks, Briars, etc. Otto Heinecken, New York, American agent. For Prompt Shipment Lilium Giganteum r^- ,:^ 7-9 in. (300 bulbs to cajse) 17.00 ftO.N 8-9 in. (260 bulbs to case) 18.60 fTB.N A. Henderson & Co. S69 RITEB ST., OHIOAOO. CYCLAMEN Best stnUn In existence. 4 inch ISS.OO B Inch 60.0« 6 Inch 78.00 THOMAS ROUIND, Nail 6/8 HORTICULTURE April 4, 1914 FOREST PRODUCTS EXPOSITION. An important undertaking and one •entirely new in connection with ttie wood industry of America is tlie es- tablishing of an annual show in the Grand Central Palace, New York, called the Forest Products Exposition. It will be held from May 21 to May 30, inclusive, and it will be an en- largement of the pioneer exposition on these lines in the Chicago Coliseum, from April 30 to May 9. A special appropriation of $10,000 has been favorably ■ acted on by Con- gress and the Senate for the exhibit of forest service, which will be avail- able for the two shows. The scope of the New York Exposition will be edu- cational, yet entertaining, and on somewhat different ideas from the Chi- cago show. The great forests which are being guarded by the Government Forest Service are nearer by many miles to Chicago than to New York, which is the reason that the Grand Central Palace exposition has been framed on more popular lines. The decorative scheme at the Grand Central Palace will be appropriate and extensive, including growing boxwood hedges as dividing rails on the aisles; natural and artificial branches, leaves, bark and trees, to carry out the forest atmosphere, while the National Lum- ber Manufacturers' Association and many affiliated organizations will have typical and picturesque displays. Forest preservation is the lesson to be taught by the show, and it will be made enduring by hundreds of exhibits to reveal the value of the timbered stretches in natural irrigation, espe- cially in serving as the sources, or fountam heads, of streams and rivers, and of the vast industrial uses of wood and wood products, especially the ground and chemical fiber pro- ducts. The Northern Hemlock and Hard- wood Manufacturers' Association, the Lumbermen's Association of New York, the Michigan Hardwood Manu- facturers Association, the Merchants and Manufacturers Exchange of New York and other organizations repre- senting an investment of millions of dollars will have exhibits. The Red- wood Mill Owners Association of Cali- fornia in its exhibit will include a bungalow of two rooms, the exterior of redwood boards from a house and barn built at Fortuna, Cal., in 1853, while the interior will be trimmed in finished redwood, one detail being a ' redwood table seventy-two inches in length, made from a single board. The Northern Hemlock and Hardwood Manufacturers Association and the Michigan Hardwood Manufacturers As- sociation have combined in the exhibit of a bungalow that is unique in the rarity and variety of the woods used in its construction. The exterior will be bass wood, with Northern white cedar shingles; the living room will be trimmed in elm, with red birch flooring; the dining-room in birch. Obituary William Dawkins. William Dawkins, well known as an expert gardener, died on Sunday, Mar. 29, of general debility, at the age of 76 years. Mr. Dawkins was born in Tot- tenham, London, England. He came to Canada with the 30th Foot Infantry at the time of the Trent affair. After leaving the army he worked in Can- ada in a hardware house. Came to Philadelphia in 1870 and started as a florist at 40th and Walnut streets, where his old greenhouse still stands. From there to England and back to Boston, where he worked first for An- thony McLaren and after a short time in business for himself went to the Bussey Institution under Jackson Daw- son, afterwards becoming Mr. Daw- son's assistant in the Arnold Arbor- etum for about 21 or 22 y^ars. After another trip to England and back, he returned again to take charge of the Van Brunt estate at Readville, Mass., known grower of Eggerstsville, N. Y. Mr. Christensen was taken to the hos- pital on Monday, March 23 and passed away on Saturday afternoon. The Buffalo Florists' Club and local florists generally attended the funeral on Mon- day, March 30. at the home of his son in Eggerstsville. Walliam Dawkixs. where he remained some fifteen years. His health failing, he went to Van- couver for a few months, returning discouraged to Boston last October. Mr. Dawkins was a very close friend of Jackson Dawson, wlio has nothing but appreciative words for his loyalty, industry and skill. J. H. Jones. J. H. Jones a well-known figure in the farm implement business of Phila- delphia, was accidentally killed on Market St., near 15th on the 28th of March. Mr. Jones was in his 89th year and was to a certain extent known in the seed business— as he ran a line of farm seeds with his main stock of implements and machinery. For many years the business was in his own name. It has been run for a number of years as the Farmers' Sup- ply Co. Charles Christensen. We learn with regret of the sudden death of Charles Christensen, the well- Mrs. Wallace Payne. Mrs. Wallace Payne, wife of the well known Girardville, Pa., florist, died on Saturday evening following childbirth. She was 32 years of age and a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thom- as Taylor, of Girardville. Her hus- band and several children survive her. BRITISH HORTICULTURE. At the annual show of bulb blooms, held by the Royal Horticultural So- ciety in London, on March 10th, the gold medal of the General Bulb Grow- ers' Association, Haarlem, was award- ed to the Duke of Bedford. R. and G- Cuthbert, Southgate, received the gold medal of the Association in the trade section, for an excellent display of hyacinths. The varieties included: Jacques, City of Haarlem. Lord Derby, Queen of the Blues, Lord Balfour, etc. Bacterial Treatment of Peat. Some further details of experiments made in the bacterial treatment of peat was recently given by Professor Bottomley at a meeting of the Royal Society of Arts, in London. Recent results indicated, the Professor stated, the probability of the presence of an- other factor, besides that due to nitro- gen fixation and the manurial effect, in an experiment at Kew Gardens with richardias, potted up in heavily ma- nured soil, Mr. Watson found that a top dressing of about half an ounce of peat to a 10-inch pot doubled the weight of the treated plant in a month's time. Dr. Rosenheim, of Iving's College, had obtained equally striking results with Primula mala- coides by treating twice only with the extract of a hundred and fiftieth of an ounce of bacterised peat. Such effects could not be due to the small amount of direct food material present in the peat or its extract added to the soil, and it was realized that in the pre- pared peat there was something which had the effect of stimulating and pro- moting growth in an extraordinary manner. Numerous experiments now in progress indicated that this some- thing was probably similar in nature. as Dr. Rosenheim suggested, to the accessory food bodies recently found to play such an important part in ani- mal growth and nutrition. There might be something of this sort in the peat enabling the plant to grow ac- tively and to assimilate the food pres- ent. This seemed to be so, because of the way in which the peat stimu- lated the growth of the plant even in heavily manured soil. W. H. Adsett. ROBERT CRAIG CO. RO»E», PALMS. and Novelties in Decorative Plants. MARKET and 49th STREETS, PHIltDE'.PHIA, PA. ^ April 4, 1914 HORTICULTURE 629 m »; Round Up Your Canna Needs Ordar your Swastika kind now — wHt thip when you say Prices PINK 10 100 1000 Slartha Washlng- , ton. 3 ft $0.35 $2.50 $20.00 Luray. 4 ft 35 2.50 20.00 Mrs. \. F. Con- arcl, 4 ft 2.50 12.00 100.00 Venus 4 ft 50 4.00 25:00 Wabash, 4 ft. Tlie lirouze leaved Rosea Oigantea 3.00 20.00 1.50 GO Louise, 5 ft 30 2.00 15.00 WHITE Alsaee. 4 ft ZQ 2.00 15.00 Mont Blanc, Imp. 3^A ft.. Almost pure white 65 4.00 30.00 Yellow and Spotted and Orangn Yellow. ISuttercop, 3 ft.. .75 6.00 50 00 nirertor Holtz, 4ft. .40 3.00 25 09 Dr. Nansen, 214 ft. .35 2.50 20 00 KateF.Deemer,4ft.4.00 25 00 Brilliant, 4 ft 45 3.50 .-;'o'()n OB.\NGB CalifomJa, 4 ft . .45 Eastern Beauty, 4ft..'i5 Indiana, 6 ft 40 3!o6 25 00 Wyoming, 7 ft Purple foliage. VARIEGATED Niagara, 3 ft..., Ilalley's .Comet, •■'Ml ft 1.50 8.00 r.ladioflora, 3% ft. 1.50 8.00 Maid of Orleans, 414 ft. 40.00 BED Philadelphia, 3 ft. .35 2.50 ^„.uu Black Warrior, 3%ft.30 2.00 15 00 Beacon, 4 to 4% ft. .75 6.0O 50 00 Brandywine, S'/. ft. Bronze fo- liage 40 3.00 Cbantanqna, 4 ft. Bronze foliage. Duke of Marl- boro, 4 ft 35 2.50 20.00 George Washing- ton, 314 ft King Humbert, 4 ft. Bronze fo- liage 65 4.00 35.00 I'atrie, 4 ft 35 2.50 20.00 I'illar of Fire. 6 to 7 ft AVm. Saunders, 4 ft. Bronze fo- liage <'onowingo, 6 ft. Bronze foliage. Giant Crimson, 4"/o ft 40 3.00 25.00 Meteor (Wint- zer's). 5 ft 3.00 20.00 175.00 Uncle Sam. 6 to 7ft. .45 3.50 30.00 3.50 .moo 2.50 20.00 .35 2.50 20.00 .45 3.50 30.00 75.00 75.00 20.00 .40 3.00 25.00 25.00 .•35 2.50 20.00 .35 2.50 20.08 .65 .60 5.00 40.00 4,50 40.00 The Book of y; the If you haven't this book, by all means send for it. It will help you increase your Canna sales. The color chart it con- tains is a thing .you surely should have. Prices F. O. B. West Grove, Pa. ■J.'i at 100 rate. 250 at 1000 rate. THE CONAKD S JONES CO. Swastika Brand Cannas Hi WEST GROVE. PENN. m HE ACOCK'S K E, N T I A 5 • , ^ i JOSEPH' HyAtiohl'cOMPANY WYNCOTE. PA. DRACAENA CANES OF PROVEN QCALITV Ordera booked for Importations of Ter- mlnalis. Pragrans, Massangeana, LIndeni, AmablUs. Baptist!, Shepherd!, Youngll, Lord Wolseley, Marguerite Story, Guil- foylel, Gladstone!, Imperlalis, Knerkil, Orlglnalis, Strlcta grandis, Reglna, Tlts- worthii, Gracilis, Brazillensis, Godseffiana, Superbum, Sanderlana. COLIN CAMPBELL, ^^\^.T^^Tci^^''' ORCHIDS Wa (peelaUcc In Orchids and can offer 701 tnytblng 70a ma7 need In that Una at attractive prices. Onr Catalogue on appllcailoa LAGER & HURRELL. ^"n^?." ORCHIDS Largest Importart, Exporter*, Crowert and Hybridists in the Woiid SANDER, 5t. Alban s, England and 258 Broadway, Boom 721 NEW YORK CITY ORCHIDS OFROMIIDS Established Plants and Freshly Imported Julius Roehrs Co. Rutherford, N. J. 100,000 Geraniums V'^'V^ B. A. Nntt, PolteYtne, Grant, Rleard, Bacbner, Favorite, Montmort, Doyle, Viand, etc., t2.40 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. 2^-lnch Heliotropes, 3 varieties; Lan- taoas, 6 varletloi; Marguerites. 3 varieties, ».7B per 100; »25.00 per 1000. Corre- spondence BOllclti»d. ALONZO J. BRYAN. Wuhiitelaa. New Jcner CHRYSANTHEMUMS Have You Heard of the Cap Family? There are seven sisters and we have them all ready for im- mediate delivery. These are the finest varieties for pot plants ever introduced at $10.00 per hundred. CHARLES H. TOTTY MADISON, N.J. ChRYSANTHEMUMS Airthe Best Commercial Kinds Including Pompons, Anemones, Single and Early-flowering. Kind- ly let us quote your requirements. ELMER D. SMITH & CO. ADRIAN, MICH. CHRYSANTHEMUMS — ROOTED CUTTINGS - John Sbrlmpton, Nagoya, Fatty, Caaba, Chryeolora. $3.00 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. Early Snow, Glory Pacific, Harry May, Jennie Nonln, Moneymaker, Major Bonnaffon, Polly Rose, Paclfle Su- preme, Kobt. Halliday, Smith's Ad- vance, White BonnalTon, $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. Wood Brothers FISHKILL, N. Y. FRESH IMPORTATIONS— SEMI -FTSTAB- LISHKD AND ESTABLISHED Cattleyas, Dendrobiunis, Oncidiums. Miltonias, Lae- lias. etc. Our reputation guarantees all orders. Send for full price lists. FREEMAN ORCHID CO.,Fall River, Mass. I Natural— Four Standaid Grades. Colored — Twenty Standard Colors. W« are headquarters — always carry several hundred bales In atock. Can ship any grade in any quantity at a moment's notice. Bade (Z£S lbs.) loU or less. Write (or prices and terms. McHUTCHISON & CO. ^ficJJirF'*^ 17 Murray St., NEW YORK CARNATIONS F. DORNER & SONS CO. LA FAYETTE, IND. A. N. Pierson, Inc. CROMWELL, CONN. Bedding Plants and Roses 530 HORTICULTUEB April 4, 1914 A PROSPEROUS PLANT GROWING ESTABLISHMENT. Prosperity in a plant establishment is indicated in two ways — quantity and quality of stock and sales. A. M. Davenport of Watertown, Mass., can therefore be safely pronounced pros- perous, for he has both quantity and quality, yet has nothing more to offer for Easter, being all sold out already. Lilies, Ramblers, Azaleas — everything bearing a flower — are ordered up to the limit. Preparations are being made for a very busy May. June and July. 100,000 Asplenium Nidus-Avis in all small sizes and some 2,000 seed pans with counless young fern spores germinating are a feature of this place which makes the visitor open his eyes very wide. Among bedding plants here Begonia Chatelaine stands out temptingly. VISITORS' REGISTER. New York — Robert Pyle, West Grove. Pa.; M. Samtman, Chestnut Hill. Pa.; Vernon T. Sherwood. Charlestown, N. H.; Allan Jenkins, Lenox, Mass.; Thomas Roland, Nahant, Mass.; Frank Edgar, Waverley, Mass.; R. E. Loeben. Gloversville, N. Y.; F. Menkes, Water- .vliet, N. Y.; M. A. Patten, Tewks- bury, Mass.; George E. Fisher, New London, Conn.; Mrs. Frank Floto, Waterbury, Conn.; Oliver Lines, John White, Pittsfield, Mass.; Henry Penn, Peter Miller, H. R. Comley, Boston, Mass.; W. F. McCord, Tarrytown, N. Y.; C. B. Ogston, Rochester, N. Y.; A. A. Pembroke, Beverly, Mass.; David Fairchild, Washington, D. C; Mr. and Mrs. R. Vincent, Jr.. Whitemarsh, Md.; John Wolff, Savannah, Ga.; Prof. E. A. White, Prof. A. C. Beal, Ithaca, N. Y.; Wm. Bate, Cleveland, 0.; Sid- ney Bayersdorfer, Geo. E. Fancourt, Louis Burk, I. Rosnosky, George Bur- ton, Philadelphia; B. H. B^arr, Wissin- oming, Pa.; J. R. GruUemanns, Jr., Lisse, Holland; R. E. Jones, Rich- mond, Ind.; Wm. Kleinheinz, Ogontz, Pa.; A. H. Lange, Worcester, Mass.: Fred Lautenschlager. Chicago, 111.; F. A. Danker. Albany, N. Y. All the foregoing in attendance at the Flower Show in addition to the list of names we published last week. Boston — T. J. Gibson, Newport, R. I.; G. A. Dennison. San Francisco, Cal.; L. W. C. Tuthill, New York; J. J. Karins, representing, H. A. Dreer Phila.; L. J. Reutei, Westerly, R. I.; Herman C. Stache. Manchester, N. H.; William Currie, Milwaukee, Wis.; A. F. Faulkner, New York, N. Y. Philadelphia — John Wolft, Savannah, Ga.; D. C. Horgan, Macon, Ga.; S. Mc- Clements, Pittsburgh, Pa.; A. F. J. Baur, Indianapolis. Ind.; Mr. Conrad, mgr. Dorrance Greenhouses, Wllkes- barre. Pa.; M. Henry Lynch, and Ed- ward Parker of Dingee & Conard Co., West Grove, Pa. Chicago — J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb.; Miss Drake, Kenosha, Wis.; R. P. At- well. Fort Dodge, la.; E. H. Cush- man, Sylvania, 0.; J. M. Hoffman, La Porte, Ind.; Jas. Aldons, Jr., Iowa City, Xa.; J. Dilloff representing Schloss Bros., N. Y. Nurseries of the National Farm School The accompanying pictures give a glimpse of the well-equipped nurseries of the National Farm School, located at Doylestown, Pa. — an institution devoted to the instruction of Jewish boys in agriculture and horticulture, and which has been doing splendid work for the past ten or fifteen years under the able guidance of Professor John H. Washburn. The horticultural department is looked after by Walter F. Fancourt, a practical gardener, flor- ist and nurseryman of wide experience and training — scientifically, commer- cially and every other way. STATISTICS OF ORNAMENTAL PLANTS REQUESTED. In the study of ornamental plants being conducted by the Department of Agriculture, as much information as possible is desired as to the actual be- havior of plants in different localities. With this in view, a form tor the re- cording of the desired information has been prepared, which will be supplied to anyone signifying a willingness to co-operate in the work. The informa- tion asked for covers the time of open- ing and dropping of leaves and flowers and coloring and dropping of the fruit when there are any. Those willing to report information of this character will please write to F. L. Mulford, Landscape Gardener, Department of Agriculture, Washing- ton, D. C. We hope Mr. Mulford will be favor- ed with the most helpful co-operation by all those of our readers who are in a position to assist in this work. The l.liiiiks, whic-h .Mr. Mulford will be pleased to supply to .nil who apply, are .is SPECIES VARIETY I'lare of ohservation ; beginning to color ; blossoms fallen ; beginning to drop LEAVES. — Date of leaf Imds bursting : fully opening beginning to fall ; all fallen FLOWERS.— Dates of first blooui ; full bloom FRt ITS. — Dates of beginning to color ; fully colored liuislied dropping Last spring frost : first fall frost Color of flowers ; color of fruit SOIL.— Fine, coarse, ligbt, heavy, sand, loam, clay; very, moderately dry, moist, wet, waterlogged, marshy, stream, lake, at an elevation of about feet abore sea level, protected by , exposed to 1;EM.\RKS:* April 4. 1914 HORTICULTURE 531 We have been putting- our best efforts into the production of GLADIOLI during- the past twenty-five years with the result that we now have at Flowerfield a stock that is Unequalled in the World. Our Standard for our own seed- lings is very high. We carry the other fellows' varie- ties whenthey are ' ' Top Notchers . ' ' VISIT OUR FIELDS NEXT SUMMER AND BE CONVINCED John Lewis Childs Whole* ale Dept. Flowerfield, L. I., N. Y. IMIMIAI IM 0«.JR SF»EC3IA.I_T-V Catalogui; at request IM IMURSEFRI M. P. HAENDLER, Prop. SOUTH NATICK, MASS. BOBBIIMK & /VrKIIMS PALMS AND GENERAL DECORATIVE PLANTS CONIFERS, SHADE AND ORNAMENTAL TREES iiM^F>ec3-ri^iM ir^N^iTED Nurserymen and Florists, RUTHERFORD, N.J. THE FRAMINGHAM NURSERIES 200 ACRES, TREES, SHRUBS, EVERGREENS, VINES, ROSES, ETC. W. B. WHITTIER & CO. I'lll'l'lllll'llllli Ideal E r TRADE MARK " Flihlihlililililiil FINE STOCK OF RHODODENDRONS, KALMIAS AND ANDROMEOAS. FRAMINGHAM, MASS. Send for Price List 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. MaM HOLLAND NURSERIES BEST HARDT RHODODENDRONH AZALEAS. CONIFERS, C1.EMATI8 H. P. R08E», SHRUBS, AND BKR- BACBOC8 PLANTS. P. OUWERKERK, 21G laiii St., Weehnkeo Hilthts i P. 0. No^ 1, Hobokin. N. I I Nursery Stock Frolt and Ornamental Tree*, Bhr«b«, Small FrultH, Cletnatls, TTifii gi wuna and Rones. Write for Trade lA»t, W. & T. SMITH COMPANY, Geneva, N.,Y. When Writing to Advertisers Please Men- tion Horticulture OTTO HEINECKEN Horticultural Agency Whitehall BIdg., 17 Battery Place NEW YORK Sole American Representative of: J. HEINS SONS, Halstenbek ((iermany) Fruit Tree Stoeli, Forest Trees, Hedge Plants. E. NEUBERT, Wandsbek ((iermany) Lily of the Valley, Lilacs for Forcing. A. KEILHOLZ. Quedlinbure (Germany) Iligb-grade Vegetable Seeds. II. ZYP & CO., Lisse (Holland) Wholesale Bulbgrowers, Specialty Hyacinths. Al80 Holland and Belgium Htock. ob Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Palms, etc. WRITE FOR PRICES. Mention HORTICDLTDRE when writing BREGK-ROBINSON NURSERIES LEXINGTON, MASS. BOSTON, MASS. A large and complete aasortment of Evergreen and Deciduous Trees, Shrubs, Roses, Vines, Herbaceous Perennials and Bedding Plants National Nurseryman Official organ of tbe AmerlcaD As- floclatlOD of Nurserymen, Clroila- tton among tbe trade only. Pub- llRbed Monthly. SBbncriptlon price $1.00 per year. Foreign sobncrlp- tlons $1.50 per year. In advance. Sample copy free upon apptU-atlon from those in the trade enclosing their business card. National Nurseryman Pub. Co., JE- 218 Livingston Building ROCHESTER, NEW YORK The New Sargent Rose stork Limited, $1.S0 each. Also Lady Duncan, Dawson, Daybreak, Farquhar, Wm. Egan and Minnie Dawson. Write for priced. EASTERN NURSERIES, Jamaica Plain, Mass. HENRV 8. DAWSON. Manager. Evergreen and Deciduous TREES LARGE SPECIMENS ROBIN HfLlTNURSERY CHELMSFORD, MAS^. Poinsettia Pulcherrima Nice -sti-„iiK plants fr,iiii ',' l-'-iii. pots. $fi.(m per 100; $55.00 per 1000 AZALEAS. CYCL.\MEN. LILACS A. SCHULTHEIS COLLEGE POINT, N. Y. 532 HORTICULTURB April 4, 1914 PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED. After a lapse of fourteen years since the publication of the first edition of Bailey's Cyclopedia of American Hor- ticulture we have the pleasure of ex- tending a hearty welcome to The Stan- dard Cyclopedia of Horticulture, the first volume of which has just been published by The MacMillan Company, New York. This is not merely a re- vised edition of the old Cyclopedia but is really a new work from start to finish, with much new matter both in the way of text and illustrations, while even the old matter that has been retained has been rewritten. It has, of course, been reset throughout. The indefatiguable author has newly elaborated many subjects and continu- ous effort has been made to secure information from authentic first sources. The present issue, although founded on the former compilation, is thus essentially a new work, with a greatly extended scope and enlarged practical usefulness, and at the same time does not overburden Its pages with lists or descriptions of plants with no interest or value except to the botanist or historian. Thus it is unique as a book of reference and study and should have a place on the book-shelf of every gardener and flor- ist, for it is very live literature for anyone engaged in any department of the horticultural field. The identification of species and the cultivation of plants are the two fun- damental bases of the text and m working up from these the best au- thorities have been enlisted ana the assistance of the most skillful ex- ponents of the art has been secured. That it is not possible for one to grow plants successfully "by book" has evi- dently been kept in mind by the au- thor "and the cultural details as given are not so much explicit directions as they are elucidations of standard practice. This valuable work comes in re- sponse to the marked growth of out- door horticulture which is now making such great progress in this country and in recognition of the resultant widespread need for an intrinsic and comprehensive garden literature. It fills the bill to a degree hitherto unap- proached by any publication or any collection of publications that could conveniently he assembled. The glass- house industries, such as florists' plant and flower growing, vegetable forcing for market, etc., are not neg- lected, and the most proficient oper- ators in these special lines have been enlisted to present the facts in these rapidly growing avocations. As above mentioned, the first vol- ume of the six which will complete the set has only come out. The Synopsis of the Vegetable Kingdom by William Miller, with which the first volume of the old issue began, gives place to A Synopsis of the Plant Kingdom by Karl M. Wiegand. The original form and method are still retained but the key has been extensively revised and adapted to the present work. The text matter which follows takes in only the initial letters A and B, yet coinprises In these two letters 602 pages as against 197 in the original. Important genera are also elaborated far beyond their limits in the old Cy- clopedia. For instance. Acacia occu- pies 12 pages in this work, whereas in the older one it occupied 5; Acer fills 10 pages, against 5; Begonia 15, against 10; Agave 9, against 4%; Ap- ple 21, against 2y2 in the old Cyclo- pedia. The publisher is Macmillan Com- pany, New York. The price Is $6.00 a volume or $36.00 for the set. Hor- TicuLTtJBE can supply the volumes as they appear, at publishers' price. The Carnation Year Book for 1914. Published by the Perpetual Flowering Carnation Society, London, England. This annual is the official organ of the Society and is edited by J. S. Brunton, the president. The lengthen- ing list of members shows that this or- ganization is rapidly growing in num- bers and Infiuence. The annual re- port shows a total membership of 434. Besides the usual contents of reports, papers, etc., there are many illustra- tions of different varieties of carna- tions, etc., and a complete list of car- nations registered by the society since Its organization. That Farm, by Harrison Whitting- ham. A story of how a successful city merchant goes back to the land. A good practical Introduction to the fun- damental principles of successful farm- ing and one which will save the am- bitious amateur farmer many dis- heartening experiences if carefully pe- rused. The author undertakes to tell the workers of the world how they may find a rich harvest of life's good things in agriculture. Illustrated. Price $1.20 net. Published by Double- day, Page & Co.. Garden City, N. Y. :\Iy Garden Doctor, by Frances Dun- can. A nice little story for anyone needing the toning up effects of fresh air and outdoor Interest. Nature Is presented in her most wholesome guise as the Garden Doctor. There are some trite sayings, such as "Gar- dening consists not so much in a wild frenzy of Industry in the spring as in doing odd bits of work at the proper time." Published by Doubleday Page & Co., Garden City, N. Y. Price $1.00 net. Tenth Annual Report of the State Forester of Massachusetts. F. W. Rane — An interesting public document dealing with the activities of the de- partment throughout the year 1913, and more especially with the problems of controlling the gypsy and brown tall moths, reforestation and fire pro- tection. There are a number of in- teresting forest views, diagrams, etc. CATALOGUES RECEIVED. Warnaar & Co., Sassenheim, Hol- land.— Wholesale Price List of Dahlias. I. N. Kramer & Son, Cedar Rapids, la. — Illustrated Seed Catalogue for 1914. Lord & Burnham Co., New York — "Garden Boosters" Price List of frames all sizes. John H. Umpleby, Lake View. N. Y. — Price List of Derby Gardens' Glad- ioli, 1914. F. H. De Witt, Wooster, Ohio— Illus- trated Price List of Pelargoniums and Geraniums. Fraser Nursery Co., Huntsville, Ala. — Surplus List No. 3, of stock on hand March 16, 1914. J. P. Campbell, Jacksonville, Fla. — "Modern Irrigation." A descriptive pamphlet and price list of the Camp- bell Automatic Irrigation Sprinkler. Wm. H. Moon Co., Morrlsville, Pa. — 1914 Catalogue of Hardy Trees and Plants for Every Place and Purpose. A work of art beautifully illustrated. F. & F. Nurseries, Springfield, N. J.— Trade List for spring, 1914. For Nurserymen and Dealers only. An ex- tensive list of trees, shrubs and hardy herbaceous plants. Eastern Nurseries, Jamaica Plain, Mass. — Wholesale Trade List. Distinc- tive as always for the large number of the newer improved shrubs and hardy herbaceous plants listed. Peter Henderson & Co., New York — Everything for the Lawn and Golf Course. A special Catalogue, distinctive In appearance and very complete in every feature. Handsome cover. Consumers' Fertilizer Co., New York — Pamphlet on Farm Fertilizers, Odorless Plant Food and Special Form- ulas for Special Crops. A very in- structive and valuable publication. Quaker City Machine Co., Richmond, Ind. — Catalogue of Evans Improved Challenge Roller-Bearing Ventilating Apparatus, illustrated and full des- cription of this well-known specialty. Oregon Nursery Company, Orenco, Oregon — Descriptive Catalogue of Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, Vines, Roses, Small Fruits, etc. Contains a number of handsome colored apple portraits. Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. — "The Book of the Swastika Can- na." — A publication for the trade. Very useful for anyone interested in mod- ern Canna development. Wholesale prices quoted. Peter Henderson & Co., New York City. — Henderson's Implement Cata- logue.— A handsome publication of 66 pages, covers in bright colors, pro- fusely illustrated and fully covering its special field. S. A. Anderson, Buffalo, N. Y.— "Flowers." A retail florists' hand-book, illustrated with handsome engravings of floral wreaths and designs for all purposes for which flowers are used. A model album for the purpose. General Swedish Seed Co., Svalof, Sweden — Illustrated Descriptive List of Swedish Agricultural Seed Spec- ialties— Crown Oats, Golden Barley, etc. Loechner & Co., 11 Warren St., New York, General Agents for U. S. A. Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. — New Floral Guide, 1914. As here- tofore this book is a bright and In- spiring publication for the amateur. Largely devoted to roses, which are illustrated in profusion, but fully cov- ering the list of desirable garden sub- jects. Palisades Nurseries, Sparkill, N. Y. — Palisades Popular Perennials. Also Wholesale Price List lof Hardy Peren- nials for Spring and Fall, 1914. These lists are very comprehensive, covering a vast number of the finest garden border subjects. The retail list is handsomely illustrated with original half-tone pictures and is a very entic- ing awakener to the beauty of these hardy herbaceous plants. The whole- sale list is a business document that the trade will appreciate. April 4, 1914 HORTICULTURE 638 tCt IVI 99 The New Frencli Hydrangeas For Memorial Day We can still furnish plants, now stored in cold frames and which, if given geranium house conditions, will flower fine for Decoration Day. At the prices we quote you will find them a profitable investment. We particularly recommend the 6-inch and 7-inch pot stock. AVAL.ANCHB. A Splendid, large, white with a well estab- lished reputation ; an easy variety to force. BOTANISTE PELTEREAU. Enormous flowers of a pretty mauve rose. BOUQUET ROSE. Large trusses of rosy amber, turning to bright pinli: a favorite with all growers. DENTELLE. Entirely distinct, deeply fringed flower of a creamy-white color; it is not suited for forcing; but for Decoration Day and later flowering It Is very valuable. E. G. HILL.. This is by far the best pink variety for early forcing that we have yet tried. Trusses of immense size; color a most pleasing shade of piuk which does not fade; growth vigorous, foliage of a pea-green color large and attractive. It is one of the easiest to force, coming into flower as early as Mme. Emile MoulUere. FRAICHEUR. Very large, regularly shaped flowers, white, delicately suffused with rose; very free flowering. GENERAL DE VIBRAVB. A favorite wherever seen ; very large heads of bright rose-colored flowers; a splendid early forcing variety. LA LORR.4INE. Very large flowers, pale rose, turning to bright pink; has become a general favorite. MME. A. RIVERAIN. Superb bright rose color; very vigor- ous and floriferous. MME. E. MOUILLERE. Probably the most popular white variety on the market to day; an early, easy variety to force. MME. MAURICE H.iMAR. A delicate flesh-rose color. A vigorous grower, the individual flowers as well as the trusses being very large. One of the easist to force early. MME. RAYMOND. Large trusses of perfectly round flowers of a transparent white, passing to a tender rose. MLLE. AGNES BARILLET. A Splendid white; flowers large and very freely produced. MLLE. DB TBEMAULT. As the result of our own trials, we are convinced that this variety is the best very large- flowered white yet Introduced. As free flowering as any, of splendid, erect habit, producing flower heads as large as the old popular Otaksa. .MLLE. RENEE GAILLARD. Very large panicles of milky white, irregularly dentated flowers. MOUSSELINE. A beautiful mauve rose, with cream-colored center; the flower heads are large and held erect; a flne acquisition. -MONT ROSE. Immense panicles of clear flesh rose, entirely distinct. Cue of the best very early-flowering varieties. MONS. G. RENAULT. Very large flowers of a bright rose, with carmine reflex; very free and easily forced. ORNEMENT. Large, pretty mauve-pink flowers; very free flowering. RADIANT. At the International Show in New York last spring. Radiant was the one variety which attracted much attention. It is an easy variety to force, of a splendid, rich, live rose carmine, entirely distinct from all others. RONSARD. Flowers and trusses very large, of a beautiful rose tint. SOUVENIR DE MME. E. CHAUTARD. One of the very best, of splendid, erect habit, very robust, medium-sized heads, of bright rose-colored flowers; one of the very best of the Bouquet Rose type. SENATEUB HENRI DAVID. Another splendid rose-colored variety, with red reflections, flowers produced in immense large heads; on the style of I^a Lorraine, but an earlier bloomer. Price of New French Hydrangeas 7-in. 7-I11. 3-in. pots 5-in. pots fi-in. pots pots 3-in. pots 5-in. pots 6-in. pots pots Doz. 100 Doz. 100 Doz. 100 Sach Doz. 100 Doz. 100 Doz. 100 Each Avalanche $2.50 .$20.00 $4.00 $30.00 $0.50 Mile, .\gnes Barillet... $2,50 $20.00 .$4.00 $30.00 $0.50 BotaQi§te Peltereau... .... 2.50 20.00 4.00 30.00 .50 Mile, de Treniault 2.50 20.00 4.00 30.00 .50 Bouquet Rose .$1.00 $7.00 2.50 20.00 4.00 30.00 Mile. Renee Gaillard.. .$1.00 .$7.00 2.50 20.00 4.00 30.00 .50 20.66 2.50 4.00 20.00 30.00 4,00 30.00 .50 Mons. G, Renault Mont Rose . 1.25 . 1.00 8.00 7.00 2.50 2.50 20.00 20.00 4.66 50 E. O. Hill . 2.50 30.00 .50 8.66 2.50 2.50 20.00 20.00 4.00 30.00 .50 . 1.00 7.00 2.50 2.50 20.00 20.00 General cle Vibraye. . . . 1.2.5 Ornement 50 . 1.25 8.00 8.66 2.50 2.50 2.50 20.00 20.00 20.00 4.66 4.00 30.66 30.00 .50 . 2.50 20.00 7.66 2.56 2.,50 2b'66 20.00 4.66 4.00 3000 .60 Mme. E. Mouillere . 1.25 Senateur Henri David. . 1.00 30.00 .50 Mrae. Maurice Hamar. . 1.00 7.00 2.50 20.00 4.00 ,•50,00 Souv. de Mme. E. Chau Mme. Raymond 2.50 20.00 4.00 30.00 .56 tard . 1.00 7.00 2.50 20.00 4.00 30.00 .50 The pricesquoted above are intended for the trade only. MEIMFRY IMRY A. 714-716 CHestntit St., R, loc PHILADELPHIA, PA. 534 HORTICULTURE April 4, 1914 SEED TRADE AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION Officers — President, Chas. C. Massie, Minneapolis, Minn.; let Tice-president, a. M. Lnpton, Mattitack, N. T.; 2nd Tlce - president, W. F. Tberkildson, Palnesville, O.; secretary, C. E. Ken- del; BBsistant secretary. S. F. Willard, Jr., both of Cleveland, O. The Next Canners' Convention. Editor Horticulture: My Dear Sir: — In a recent is- sue of your journal I notice an ar- ticle under the caption, "Next Canners Convention." It is stated therein that the question of which shall be the next convention city has gone to a referendum of the members of the three associations. I regret to observe that you argue against the selection of San Francisco, on the ground that the Convention date in 1915 falls so early that those attending the Convention will not be able to combine business with pleasure and enjoy the Panama-Pacific Interna- tional p:xposition at its best; it being your conviction that our officials can- not make good their claims to have the Exposition ready for the public by the opening date, Feb 20, 1915. This seeming misapprehension it is my hope and endeavor to correct. I do not know on what grounds you base your belief that this Exposition cannot be ready on the opening date; the truth is we not only can be, but barring unforseeable disaster, will be. All our plans are based on a schedule which calls for completion in ample season and today we are ahead of the schedule. Our main exhibit palaces will be entirely finished and ready for exhibits by July 1st. Three of the twelve are ready now. The only ex- hibit building that may be incomplete by July 1st. is that of Fine Arts, a steel construction, but we do not wish to install the exhibits there until close to the time of opening, and the build- ing will be ready long before we need it. We are pushing the building of the state and national pavilions, and they will be ready, too. As for exhibits, our total space is al- ready over-applied for, and there re- mains only the task of selection and allotment of space. Exhibitors will have fully eight months to make their installations. By all means let the Canners come out here in 1915. If they don't they will miss the most beautif.ul and most important exposition in all history. As it may well be, that a word from your influential journal may change the current of opinion among the Can- ners, and lead to the convention com- ing to California, may I hope to enlist your co-operation towards this wished- for consummation. Anticipating my cordial thanks, I am, Very truly yours, Geo. Hoxtgh Perry, Director, Division of Exploitation. San Francisco. A New Seed Postal Bill. On the 24th inst. Curtis Nye Smith advised us that Senator Pomerene had introduced a bill (S. 4980) to place seeds, cuttings, etc., in 4th class mat- ter at the rate of one cent for two ounces or fraction thereof on packages containing eight ounces or less. Mr. i Smith now informs us that on the I 23rd inst. said bill was reported fav- j orably without amendment from the ' Committee on Postoffices and Post- Roads, ordered to be engrossed for a i tliird reading, read the third time, and passed. This bill now goes to the House. Yours truly, Curtis Nye Smith. Chicago Seed Trade. Five consecutive days without a ray of sunshine and with cold March winds blowing have reduced counter trade to a minimum. Spring rains are putting the ground into condition for planting but are not conducive to en- thusiasm for buying seeds, and the re- tail seedsmen are having time now to finish all the details of preparation for the busy days just ahead. The supply of onion sets is about exhausted here and this week will practically close the season. The large dealers say the orders are com- ing in, not only from the West but from the South and are now being turned down. While the local crop was not up to the average in size and better than the average in keeping qualities there were not enough to supply the deficiency in other parts of the country and many more car loads could be used to fill orders now com- ing in. The season closes with prices from $2.50 to $2.75 per bushel on small lots. There are said to be no sales in large lots. Beans are selling from $G.00 to $7.00 per bu. and are scarce. There are plenty of most kinds of peas and they sell for $6.00 and $8.00 per bu.. according to variety. New Seed Testing Law in New York. With reference to the New York Seed Law, I beg to advise, that: Assembly Bill No. 678 Int. 660. an act to amend the agricultural law. in relation to inspection and sale of seeds, introduced by Mr. Tallett, has not only passed the legislature, but has the approval of the Governor, and is now a law. The purport of the bill was to change the method of testing seeds from "by count" to "by weight." In all other respects the law remains unchanged. M.VR.SUALL H. Dl'RYE.^, New York State Correspondent. .■American Seed Trade Association. Congressional seed distribution has been recognized by the bankruptcy courts at last. When Representative Treadway of Massachusetts opened his mail, the other morning, he found a newspaper account of a man in Pitts- field who had gone broke and who filed a petition in bankruptcy. The news article gave the liabilities as $116,000 and the assets at $110 "and a package of seeds from Representative Tread- way." "SEEDS WITH A LINEAGE" Seeds with a generatiou of finest flowers and vegetables back of tbem — carefully selected — really tested. Write today for Catalog. CARTER'S TESTED SEEDS, Inc. 166 Chamber of Commerce Bldg. Boston, Mass. Mail Xp^ Your \L^ Order \r Today QUEEN OF THE MARKET Extra Early Trade Pkt. Oz. Wliite $0.20 $0.75 Ulush Pink 20 .76 Rose Pink 20 .75 Light Blue 20 .75 Dark Blue 20 .75 lixed 30 1.25 Write for Wliolesale Catalog. MICHELL'S Seed House Dept. a. 518 Market St, Phila., Pa. Winter Orchid Sweet Pea are grown by over 3000 growers this winter. If you have not seen them In flower, ask your neare.st grower ■ and see for yourself. Nothing will pay bet- ter in the next ten years than these popular flowers. New seed will be read.v in August. To plant one bouse 20x100 will not cost you over $15.00. Write for information to the ORIG- INATOR, ANT.C.ZVOLANEK Sweet Pea Ranch LOMPOC, CALIF. Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA BLrE I.T.'^r 111 WIIOI.K.S.ALF PRICES UAILEU <».NL\ TO TII<>>K W HO PLANT lOK PKOI IT S. S. SKIDELSKY & CO. BULBS, PLANTS and SEEDS 1218 Betz Bidg., Philadelphia Catalogue on application Cold Storage Valley Of finest quality for Early and I^te forc- ing: in cajiies of 1000, 500 and 250 pips at $16 per 1000. All expenses paid. Corp. of CHAS. F. MEYER 99 Warren Street, NEW YORK April -J, 1914 HORTICULTUEE FARQUHAR'S EVERGREEN LAWN GRASS SEED In making or renovating a lawn, much depends on the Grass Seed Mixture used. Why not have the best ? Our Lawn Grass Mixtures are all composed of the finest quality seeds, and under normal conditions, should produce the best results. The formulas used are the result of a lifelong experience with grasses adapted to lawn making in this country. Special Mixtures for — Shady Places, Putting Greens, Fair Greens, Sea Shore, Tennis Courts, Terraces Catalogue on application R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., Boston, Mass. SOW EARLY SEASONABLE SEEDS STOCKS, ASTERS, VINCA, VERBENA, CYCLAMEN, • CINERARIA, SWEET PEAS, ETC. Write for 1914 llluttrated Catalogue BLJRiME:~r-r e SEEDSMEN 98 Chambers St, NEW YORK PEAS, BEANS, RADISH ) „ , ... ^ ., , ' ,. _ . - J > Growera for the Trad( and all Garden Seeds J LEONARD 9XBEET. CHICAOO CO. ONION SETS Write for Prices LAWN GRASS SEED WHOLESALE ONLY J. OLIVER JOHNSON, 1661 No. Leavitt St., Wicker Pk.. Sta. CHICAGO, ILL. Braslan Large wholesale Drawers of ONION. LETTUCE. CARROT. RADISH. PARSNIP, PARSLEY, CELERY. ENDIVE, LEEK. SALSIFY and SWEET PEAS. Seed Growrers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA .Company Write for 1914 Contracting Prices NEW CROP SEEDS FOR FLORISTS Ask for 1914 Catalogues Joseph Breck & Sons Corp. Seedsmen 47-54 No. Markci St., BOSTO^, MASS. GARDEN SEED BKET. CAKROT, PAKSMP, EADISU and OARDI'JN PEA SEED in vuriet.v ; 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 OBA^'GE. CONN. 1. W. Edoiinidsan, Mgr. M. W. Willians, Sec') California Seed Growers Association, Inc. Growers For Wholesale Dealers 8AN JOSB CALIFOHNIA SEEDS FOR FLORISTS SPECIAL STRAINS OCR ASTERS, CYCLASIEN AND PRI- MULAS ARE UNEQUALLED. Trade List Ready. THOMAS J. GREY CO. 32 South Market St., Boston, Mas*. PAEON I ES $10.00 per 100 In five colors WHITE CRIMSON ROSE PINK CARMINE TUBEROSES Dwarf Double Pearl. Extra largfe size $10.00 per 1000 Gladioli and Tigridias All the leading varieties. Prices on application "The most reliable seeds" >■■'■ Uaj.hi.v St. (T-35) NEW YORK, N. X. New Crop Seeds FOR FLORISTS AND MARKET GARDENERS. S.4LVIA — Splendens. BonSre. ASTERS — All varieties. VERBENA— SWEET PEAS. Send list of uanls. Stamford Seed & Nursery Co., 43 Atlantic St. STAMFORD, CONN. Place your order now for Ayrea' Winter Flowering SWEET PEA SEED S. BRYSON AYR.es CO. " RenoTvried Sweet Pea Specialists" SUNNYSIiOPE, INDEPENDENCB* HO. J. BOLGIANO & SON WHOLESALE FIELD AND GARDEN SEEDS EstabliBhed 1818 Write For Our Low Prices LIGHT, PRATT and ELLICOTT 9TS. BALTIMORE, MD. 536 HORTICULTURE April 4, 1914 JOHN BREITMEYER'S Cor. Broadway and Gratiot Avei. DETROIT, MICH. Artisfic Designs . . . High Grade Cut Blooms We cover all MicfaiKan points and good sections of Ob to, Indiana and Canada. Members Florists' Telegrapb Delivery Association. NESS & SWOBODA FLORISTS Telephones ISOl and L. 1582 1415 Farnum St., OIVI^VIHA, NEe. SEND ALBANY ORDERS TO FRED. A. DANKER 40 Maiden Lane, Albany, N. Y. Member Florists* Telegraph Delivery. WILLIAM J. SMYTH Cor. Michigan Are. and Slat St., CHICAGO, ILL. (Uember Florists' Telegraph Delivery Asso.) We slllp to all points in Illinois and Iowa, Phons : AMiae 880 Aldini 881 Aldine 882. SAMUEL MURRAY Kansas City, Mo. 913 Grand Ave. Member of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery. All Ordirs Given Prompt and Careful Attention ^"^ Park Floral Co. J. A. VALENTINE Pres. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. DENVER, COLORADO Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 2S Clinton Avenue, N. Necfaclter Plwne 306. Long Dist. Bell Phoae 2/J9 M«nber> Florists Telegraph Deliveiy "THE HOME OF FLOWERS" The largest cut flower store in /Vmerica. Orders for the TWIN CITIES and for all Northwestern points given prompt at- tention. HOLM & OLSON, Incorpocated ST. PAUL, MINN. Of Interest to Retail Florists NEW FLOWER STORES. Woonsocket, R. \. — Alonzo Vose. Stamford, Ct. — Enterprise Floral Company. Providence, R. I. — Fenner Street Floral Co. Buffalo, N. Y.— S. T. Puchalsk. 925 Grant street. Nashville, Tenn. — M. H. Skalowski, Church street. Sioux City, la. — Rocklin & Lehman, 402 Fourth street. Indiana Harbor, Ind. — D. T. Matchin, 3707 Cedar street. Baltimore, Md. — Berman & Miller, 308 W. Saratoga street. Pittsburgh, Pa. — Geo. W. Marshall, 231 Diamond street, (wholesale). Chicago. — H. C. Mulder and Saphrona Dye as University Florists, 1121 East 55th street; A. Mundwiller, 208 N. I STEAMER DEPARTURES ^ ^ Allan. 9 Hesperian, Boston-Gl.isgow..Apr. 14 !^ American. ft) St. Paul, N. Y.-S'hampton...Apr, 10 Atlantic Transport. Minnewaska, N. Y.-London. .Apr. 11 Cunard. Mauretania, N. Y. -Liverpool. Apr. 7 Laconla, N. Y.-Mediter'n Apr. 11 French. France. N. Y.-Havre Apr. 8 Chicago, N. Y.-Havre Apr. 11 La Lorraine, N. Y.-Havre Apr. 15 Hamburg-American. Kn. Aug. Vic, N. Y'.-H'mb'rg.Apr. 9 Pres. Lincoln, N. Y.-H'mb'rg.Apr. 11 Imperator, N. Y.-Hamburg. .Apr. 15 Holland-America Noordam, N. Y.-Rotterdam..Apr. 7 Kyndam, N. Y.-Rotterdam. . .Apr. 14 Leyland. ^ Devonian, Boston-Liverpool. .Apr. 18 North German Lloyd. Kr. W'm II, N. Y.-Bremen. .Apr. 7 Seydlitz, N. Y.-Bremen Apr. 9 Pr, Irene, N. Y.-Mediter'n. . .Apr. 11 Kron. Wilh'm, N. 1'. -Bremen. Apr. 14 Red Star. Kroonland, N. Y.-Antwerp. ..Ipr. 11 White Star. Baltic. N. y.-Liverpool Apr. 9 Oceanic, N. Y.-S'hampton Apr. 11 _ Laurentlc. N. Y.-Liverpool. . .Apr. 11 IW Cymric, Boston-Liverpool Apr. 14 ^ga3;s;S;a^g!3!3g;s>;^ij;s:3;3gsi;5»g.s,a.^ Cicero avenue; Mr. McMillan, 3444 w. 63rd street; M. Ho£fenberg, 1149 s" Kedzie avenue; Max Schmiedal. 10262 Ewing avenue; Humboldt Florists, North avenue and Kedzie avenue. NEW CORPORATIONS. New Yorl< City. — United Cut Flower Company. Capital, $15,000. Incorpor- ators, D. J. Pappas, N. J. Lales and J. Tryforus. Ashtabula, O. — Dunbar-Hopkins Co., capital stock, $100,000. Incorporators, B. Dunbar, A. W. Hopkins, Mrs. L. Dunbar and Jessie Hopkins. A CORDIAL INVITATION Is extended to the trade to visit and inspect our new establishment. Fifth Avenue at 4Cth Street, New York City. TRAIMSF-ER ORDERS by Telegraph or otherwise for delivery of Flowers to Steamers, Theatres, or Residences in New York and vicinity executed in best manner. Thos. F. Galvin, Inc. Establuhed 1S47 Fifth Ave., at 46th Street, NEW YORK THREE STORES IN BOSTON STAMFORD, COMN. Quality Shop'' will take care of all year erders for 4»- si^ns or cot flowers. Stamford Seed & Nursery Co., 43 Atlantic St DAVID CLARKE'S SONS Deliver orders from any part of tlie country «• New York City Or OUT-GOING STEAMERS Write or Telegrapb 2139-2141 Broadway, - New Yok Telephone 1652-1553 Colombaa Established 1874 FL.OBIST N. E. Cor. 44 St. & Madison Avenne, N.T. Cily (Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Asso.) Flowers shipped on all Steamers. Special CorrespOD* dence in all the large cities of Europe and the Bndsfa Colonies. Telegraph and Cable address, Dardsflor, YOUNG & NUGENT 42 West 28 St., NEW YORK "FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH" GEORGE M. STUMPP 761 Fifth Ave., Cor. E. 58th SL NEW YORK CITY THE ROSERY 23 STEUBEN ST. iD^I-BX^IMY, N. Y. FLOWER DELIVERIES FOR ALBAJTIT AND vrciNITY Members Florists' Telegraph DcliTery FLOWERS delivered promptly in Buffalo, Niagara Falls, East Aurora, Lockport, Tonawanda, Lancaster and other Western Ne«r York cities and towns. 304 Main Street BUFFALO, N.Y. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association April 4, 1914 HORTICULTUBE 537 CHICAGO And Neighboring Towns Are Thoronchly Covered by SCHILLER, THE FLORIST (Member Florists Telegraph DellTery). FlowerKram or Mail Orders from florlate anywhere carefully filled and delivered under the superTlslon of GEORGE ASMUS, Mgr. 2221-2223 W. Madison SL, CHICAGO. 'Phone West 822 REDTER'S Mefflbcrt Floriitt Telegraph Delivery STORES IN New London and Norwich, Conn, and Westerly, R. I. We cover the territory between New Haven and Providence P. McKENNA & SON (BBtaoUabed 1851.) 770 St. Catherine St.. West MONTREAL, CANADA iVeffivt Special Attention to Telegraphic Orders F. R. PIERSON CO. FLORISTS AND PLANTSMEN TARRYTOWN ON HUOSON, • N. Y. Member of Florists' Telegrayb DellTery AliBANT, N. Y. Flowers or Design Work DELIVERED IN ALBANY AND VICINITY ON TELEGRAPHIC ORDER 11 NORTH PEARL STREET, ALBANY, N.Y. ST. LOUIS, MO. FRED C. WEBER 4326-28 Olive St. Mtnther Floritts Telf^aph ^Delivery Association MOTICE INITIALS. We have one store only The Far-Famed Flowers of TORONTO Delivered on mail or telegrraph order for any c^ccasion^ in any part of the Dominion. JOHN H. DUNLOP »6 YonKe St., - - TORONTO, ONT. MONTREAL - j- HALL & ROBINSON ITsu^: nS ST. CATHERINE ST., W. '^ Flowers by Telegraph Leading Retail Florists Listed by Towns for Ready Reference. Orders transferred by telegram or otherwieo to any of the firms whose address Is here given will be promptly and prop- erly filled and delivered. Albany, N. Y.— Fred A. Danker, 40 Maiden Lane. Albany, N. Y.— H. G. Eyre», 11 N. Pearl St. Albany, N. Y.— The Rosary. 23 Steuben St. Boston — Thos. F. Galvln, 126 Tremont St. Boston — Penn, the Florist, 37-43 Brom- fleld St. Boston— Zinn, tbe Florist, 1 Park St. Buffalo, N. Y.— S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St. Buffalo, N. Y.— Palmer's, 304 Main St. Chicago, III.— Schiller the FlorUt, George Asmus, Mgr. Chicago — William J. Smytb, Michigan Ave. and Slst St. Cleveland, O.— J. M. Gasser Co., Euclid Ave. Cleveland, Ohio — Adam Graham & Sons, 552.3 Euclid Ave. Denver, Col.— Park Floral Co., 1648 Broadway. Detroit, Mich.— J. Breltmeyer's Sons, corner Broadway and Gratiot Aves. Kansiis City, Mo.— Samuel Murray, 913 Grand Ave. Montreal. Can.— Hall & Roblnaon, 825 St. Catherine St., W. Montreal, Can. — P. McKenna & Sons, 770 St. Catherine St., West. New London. Conn.— Renter's. New Haven, Conn.— J. N. Champion, 1026 Chapel St. New York— David Clarke's Sons, 2139- 2141 Broadway. New York— Alex. McConjell. 571 5th Ave. New York— Yonne & Nugent, 42 W. 28th. New York— Dards, N. E. corner 44th St. and Madison Ave. New York— Max Schllng, 22 W. 69th St. New York— George M. Stampp, 761 Fifth Ave. New York— Thos. F. Galvln. Fifth Ave., at 46th St. Norwich, Conn. — Renter's. Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda, 1416 Farnnm St. Rochester, N. Y.— J. B. Keller Sons. 26 Clinton Ave., N. St. Louis, Mo.— Fred C. Weber. 4226-28 Olive St. St. Paul, Minn.— Holm & Olson, Inc. St. Paul, Minn.— L. L. May & Co. Stamford, Conn. — "Quality Shop ;" Stam- ford Seed & Nursery Co. Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y.— F. R. Pier- son Co. Toronto, Can.— J. H. Dnnlop, 96 Yonge St. C— Gnde Bros., 1214 F D. C— F. H. Kramer, 916 Washington, St. Washington, F St., N. W. Washington, D. C. — George H. Cooke. Westerly, R. I. — Renter's. Worcester, Mass.— Randall's Flower Shop, 3 Pleasant St. NEWS NOTES. New York. — Samuel A. Woodrow has purchased the entire business inter- ests of Woodrow & Marketos, whole- sale plant dealers at 41 West 28th street. Business will, however, be continued under the old firm name. Elizabeth, N. J. — Business has been very satisfactory the past few weeks in this locality considering the time of the year. Plants of all kinds are selling well and at the present time there is a better call for these than for flowers. Among the leading establish- ments here are the Union Square Flor- al Shop which reports business the oast few weeks as very good consider- ing the time of the year, and a very large Easter trade in prospect; J. J. Brummer, who makes a similar re- port; J. A. Meekins who anticipates a very large business in potted plants for the Easter trade; John White, Jr., who is busy getting his houses in shape for the Easter rush, and who has a big supply of very healthy look- ing bedding stock. ORDERS FOR NEW YORK WIREIOR PHONE TO MAX SCHLING 22 West 59th Street, adjoining Plaza Hoted Best Florists in tiie States as RcfercBCM EUROPEAN ORDERS EXECUTED Members of tbe Florists T«l«CTa#h DcUverj. 80ST0N, MASS. "Penn, Tbe Telefrrapb Florist" Member of Flurist.s' Telegraph Delivery «T-43 BROMFIRLD STREET* CLEVELAND A. GRAHAM & SON 5523 Euclid Ave. Will take good care of your orders Members of F. T. D. Association. AND ALL CONNEC- TING POINTS YALE Flower and Plant Deliveries. J. N. Champion & Co. 1026 Chapel St., New Haven, Conn. THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, CLEVlELAMft Euclid Avenue . RICE CO. The Leading Florists' Supply and Ribbon House 1220 Race Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. St. Paul, Minn. L. L. MAY & CO. Catalogue Free on Application f)rder Your Flowers for delivery in this section from the LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST BUFFALO S. A. ANDERSON 440 MAIN STREET Special Deliveries Niagara FaHs and Lockport RANDALL'S FLOWER SHOP HAJIRT I. BANDAI>L„ Praprietov. Phone: Park 94 3 PLEASANT ST., WORCESTER. MASS. Member Florists Telegraph Delivery Aeu 538 HOETICULTUEE April 4, 1914 IIMIM WILL GIVE CAREFUL ATTENTION to all Transfer Orders for Easter Delivery of FloAvers or Plants in Boston and All New England Points I IINIIM 1 PARK STREET, BOSTON, MASS. ! MAX SCHLING'S BOOTH. "The Temple of Flora" in Eetnilers' Section of New York Spring Show. Air. Scbling was awarded on the closing day of the sliow silver medal for the most novel display made by a retail florist. ' 'N^Sty HARTS HANDY HANDLE ntx se-urely on any standard pot and by the use of a little chlf- 1 12 Inches high, $2.50 per doz. 4 24 Inches high, J5.00 per dot fon or ribbon gives you a Basket effect at a very small additional 2 15 " " 3.50 " " 5 30 " " 6.50 " •ipense. Increasing the price of your plants 100 per cent. 3 IS " " 4.00 " " 6 36 " " 9.00 " At Your Dealer's or Direct. GEO. B. HART, Manufacturer, 24 to 30 Stone Street, Rochester, N.Y. KOMADA BROS. Manufacturers of all Kinds of WIRE DESIGNS and FLORISTS SUPPLIES 1008 Vine St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. EASTER SUPPLIES. To have them Right and in Time the Best in the World can be had from the Advertisers in This Paper. ORDER THEM NOW. Florist's Refrigerators Display Cases. Storage Rooms. Store Fixtures. Asb for Catalog X2. UNITED REFRIGERATOR & ICE WrER'S^t^l MACHINE CO., Kenosha, Wis. April 4, 1914 HORTICULTURE 639 I I TELEGRAPH ORDERS forwarded to any part of the United States, Canada and all the principal cities of Europe I Alexander McConnell 611 FIFTH AVENUE, - Corner of 49th Street NEW YORK CITY Cable Address, ALEXCONNELL Reference or cash mutt accompany all orders from unknown correspondents In Writing Advertisers Kindly Mention HORTICULTURE. EASTER Deliveries in WASHINGTON D. C. F. H. KRAMER 915 F St.. N. W. Auto delivery of Plants and Flowers to any address lo Washington. Stock anil Work First Glass. AfOTT ID) OUOE B«OS.CO FLORISTS ivered m ASllCTON D o ^^^o QUDE BROS. CO. 3214 F Sto, N. W. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. 540 HOETICULTURE April 4, 1914 EASTER DELIVERIES! IN BOSTON AND NEW YORK We are prepared to deliver in good shape, flowers, plants, or made up work as ordered. Florists at a distance may transfer their orders by mail, telegram or 'phone to us with a certainty of prompt and careful attention. THOMAS F. GALVIN, Inc. 126 TREMONT STREET COPLEY PLAZA HOTEL BOSTON, Also THOMAS F. GALYIN, Inc., Galvin Building 561 Fifth Avenue, New York BOTLSTON & FAIRFIELD STS MASS. SAMUEL MURRAY 913 GRAND AVE. KANSAS CITY, MO. ;M amber of J the'^Florists' Telegraph]*Delivery Orders For Easter Delivery of Flowers, Designs or Choice Plants Given Prompt and Careful Attention April 4, 1914 HORTICULTURE 941 CHICAGO NOTES. John Riemersma, of Indiana avenue and 71st street, has added two hand- some greenhouses for show purposes to his retail place. The A. A. Arnold Paper Box Co. has found a market for its flower boxes in many parts of the world. An order Just received is from Honolulu. Work is now under way at the Co- liseum getting ready for the Forestry Exhibit, which will be of special in- terest to many in the trade. The open- ing takes place April 30. Some splendid specimens of Pelargo- nium Easter Greetings, are in this market and they are much admired. They are said to be free and continu- ous blofcmers and are certainly very attractive. There is always room for more blooming plants here at Easter. Chicago has a sort of epidemic of new retail flower stores this week. Evidently with an eye to capturing a share of the Easter trade, six within the city limits have sprung into exis- tence and one just outside at Indiana Harbor. The list is given on another page. The German, who, under the various names of Miller, Prei and Pajonk, has been advertising geranium and other young plants fraudulently, in some of the trade papers, is now in Joliet, 111., where he was sentenced by Judge Landis for two years. The advertise- ments asked for cash before shipment and his correspondence shows that he had many responses. Florists from all parts of the country are out hun- dreds of dollars and are calling upon the papers to make good their loss. His case was tried in the Federal Court for fraudulent use of the mails. WASHINGTON NOTES. The sympathy of the entire trade is with Mr. Leapley, of Leapley & Meyer, whose brother, Peter F. Leap- ley, died last week at the age of twenty years. Richard Vincent, Jr., of White Marsh, Md., delighted the citizens of Hyattsville, Md., on Tuesday evening last, with his illustrated lecture on dahlias and other flowers, which he delivered at the First Baptist Church. A potted French marguerite, mea- suring six and one-half feet in dia- meter, in the window of George H. Cooke, is attracting considerable at- tention. This novelty was brought from New York by Mr. Cooke on his return from the show. The Department of Agriculture will have a new oflice building at the south eide of B street between Thirteenth and Fourteenth, according to a statement just made public. It is said that the building will cost $300,000, will be eight stories high and will contain 200 rooms. The next regular meeting of the Florists' Club of Washington will be held on Tuesday evening, April 7. The business will be of direct interest to all as a discussion will no doubt Our Specials for Easter BEAUTIES A good supply of the special and a fair amount of the medium. We can recommend them to you for Quality — fine large buds of a good color. KILLARNEY BRILLIANT Our grower expects to cut a large quantity of them for Easter. It's the only supply of this new rose. The prices are very moderate. You will find ready sale for them. GARDENIAS There is no limit to our supply. We otfer you a good grade at $3.00 per dozen. No scarcity in any line, plenty of Valley, Sweet Peas, Snap- dragon, Daisies, Stock, Pansies, Lilies. THE LEO NIESSEN CO. PHILADELPHIA, PA. GEORGE H COOKE FLORIST WASHINGTON D.C. Cut Flowers for Easter Ample supplies of all staples in cut flowers ROSES,CARNATIONS,VIOLETS, VALLEY, ORCHIDS, GARDENIAS EVERYTHING IN SEASONABLE GREENS Everything in Season Long Experience Careful, Conscientious Service Notice New Address. Best Facilities. Central Location. BERGER BROS. ^i^sRaceSt. Philadelphia, Pa. WHOLESALE FLORISTS be held on certain matters now pend- ing in Congress among whicli is one to increase the taxes on property through the abolishing of the present half-and-half principle by which Con- gress annually appropriates one-half of the funds necessary to conduct the affairs of the District of Columbia. 542 HORTICULTURE '^p"' *■ ^^'^* Heavy Supply for Easter!! Anything and Everything in Seasonable Cut Flowers Roses, Carnations, Easter Lilies, Violets, Sweet Peas, Tulips, Jonquils, Daffodils, Mignonette and other High Grade Quality Stock. Also a large supply of our famous Blue Ribbon Valley, which is recognized by city buyers ^to be the best Valley on the Chicago market. Order some and be convinced. OUR MOTTO HONEST DEALING GOOD VALUES We aim to please in every respect, and out-of-town customers will be benefited by sending us their orders ; by so doing you will find we can save you money. O^^ We grow our own stock, thereby assuring you of getting absolutely fresh stock, besides saving you the commission man's profit. Quality Speaks Louder Than Prices. J. A. BUDLONG ! Louder 82-86 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO Than ROSES, VALLEY wholesale i-if THP T7f r\117I7D C P^^^- I --"n^^J^Jn^!^.^- Grower of tU 1 rLUWtKJ) Easter Orders Now Being Booked. I LILIES FOR YOU! Notwithstanding tlie Late Date of Easter Our Lilies will be of The Same High Grade that we Have Been Furnishing in Years Past We pack in Boxes of Twenty-five Pots each, Nicely Crated over the Top. Our Packing is Undoubtedly tlie BEST IN THE UNITED STATES. Average 5 Flowers to the Plant. One Extra Plant, gratis, in eacfi Crate. Prices in case lots, J 2c. per Flower or Bud. ORDER EARLY so that we may be able to Ship Them Direct from the Greenhouses Without Rehandling. We carry a full line of Fresh Choice Flowers, all varie* ies, and the largest stock of Florists' Supplies, Artificial Flowers and Foliage in New England Roses are Our Specialty The Kiliarneys, Richmond, Cardinal, Killarney Queen, Maryland, Russell and all the popular Novelties in all grades and prices. F'loris'bs' Supply^ De|3ar-tr-nen-t Easter Baskets, Vases, Novelties in All Lines. Plant Auction Sales for Spring Season liave begun and will continue each Tuesday and Friday until June N. F. McCarthy & co. Wholesale Florists and Supply Dealers 112 Arch & 31 Otis Sts., BOSTON TELEPHONES-MAIN 5972. 5973. 597 1, 50O2 April 4, 1914 H 0 E T I C U L T U R E 543 IMTIOIM New England Trade We are prepared to supply the best quality oi Easter Plants for Select Store Trade. Now is the time to order before the stock is depleted. RIIME 1.II-IES In Grates of 25 Plants, Ready for Shipment. Price $12.00 per 100 Roses in all the Standard Varieties; All the Best Carnations in Exceptional Quality; Yellow Daisies, Primroses, Lily of the Valley and Spring Bulb Flowers; Violets, Sweet Peas, Cattleyaa, Gardenias, etc., etc. PRICE LISTS READY. PLACE ORDERS EARLY WELCH BROS. CO. 226 DEVONSHIRE ST. BOSTON, MASS. A SHIPPING CENTRE Albany, New York, is the logical distributing centre for a very large flower consuming section. Facilities for transportation, north, east, south and west are unexcelled, and when to this fact we add a first class supply and a thorough knowledge of the wholesale flower shipping trade, you can understand that Ihe ALBANY CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE is well equipped to fill a demand, much of which in the past has been in- differently cared for. So, if you want Flowers, Greens or Supplies For EASTER or Any Other Time the right place, the right goods, the right service at the right time, are now at your dis]5osal. ORDER EARLY and vou can include all the popular ROSES and CARNATIONS, LILIES, LILY OF THE VALLEY and BULB _ STOCK, VIOLETS, etc. ^ « THOMAS TRACEY, Mgr. Albany, n. y. I «44 HORTICULTUBB April 4, 1914 r F■|o^A/^ers American Beauties, Killarneys, Lilies, Carnations, Violets and Spring Bulb Flowers H F"romon"t Wholesale Commission Florist 57 NA/^es-t TELEPHONE: 2200-2201 Madison Sq. !8-tH IMe'v\/^ Yorlc THE BEST LETTERS FOR FLORIST'S USE THOSE MADE BY THE Boston Florist Letter Co. M PEARL ST. BOSTON N. F. McCarthy, Mgr. Block Letters, $2.00 per 100. Bertpt Letters, $3.00 per 100. Order direct or bay from yoar locul »m»w1j dealer. Insist on having the BOSTON ■■■•itptlons, CinbleinB) etc. AlwajH In Stock. CUT FLOWER BOXES! EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. ROBERT J. DYSART PUBLIC ACCOCNTANT AND AUDITOR Simple methods of correct accounting: especially adapted for florists' use. BOOKS BALANCED AND ADJUSTED Merchants Bank Bnlldine 4fl STATE ST. BOSTON Telephone Main 68 ll^aii writing to advertitera kindly HORTICULTURE. WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS — ^^'^■^^™c^-t''<5'd'ea TO DEALERS ONLY CINCINNATI March 30 to Roses Am. Beauty, Special 40.00 *' '* Fancy and Extra 30.00 to " " No. I I 10.00 to KiUarney, Extra | 6.00 to *' Ordinary j 4.00 to Richmond, HUlingdon, Extra | 8.00 to *' ** Ordinary .. 4.00 to Maryland„Ward,Taft, Sunburst, Ex. j 8.00 to " '* " " Ordinary | 6.00 to Russell, Shawyer to CHICAGO March 30 BUFFALO March 30 PITTSBURG March 30 Carnations, Fancy " Ordinary Cattleyas Lilies, Longiflorum Callas Lily of the Valley Frcesias Daftodils Tulips - Violets M ignonette . ■ Daises _ Sweet Peas Gardenias Adiantum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus, Strings (100). " ** & Spren. (loobchs.). 2.00 1.50 35-00 10.00 10.00 3.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 .50 5.00 1. 00 ■75 25.00 1.00 12.50 40.00 25.00 to to 50.00 40.00 15.00 8.00 6.00 10.00 6.00 to.oo 8.00 3.00 2.00 50.00 12.50 12.00 4.00 3.00 4.00 4.00 -75 6.00 1.50 1.50 35-00 1.50 15.00 50.00 50.00 40.00 to 30.00 to 15.00 to 8.00 to 3.00 to 8.00 to 3.00 to 8.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 2.00 50.00 10.00 8.00 3.00 3.00 2.00 2. 00 ■50 4.00 X.50 .50 35.00 -75 12.00 50.00 35-00 50.00 40.00 25.00 12.00 5.00 12. 00 5.00 12. 00 S-oo 5.00 3.00 60.00 15.00 10.00 400 4.00 4.00 4.00 •75 8.00 2.00 2.00 40.00 1. 00 16.00 75.00 50.00 40.00 30.00 15.00 6.00 4.00 8.00 3.00 2.00 1.50 40.00 10.00 8.0c 3.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 ■50 2.00 1. 00 .50 40.00 35.00 50.00 40.00 20.00 10.00 3.00 8.00 6.00 10.00 6.00 3.00 2.00 50.00 12.00 12.00 4.00 4.00 3-00 3.00 .60 5.0* 1.50 i.oa 1.25 15.00 60.00 50.00 35.00 20.00 10.00 800 4.00 8.00 4.00 8.00 4.00 3S-00 I2.00 50.00 30 .a» i5.o» ]a,oo 6.00 iS.cx» 6.a» ia.oe 6.0* 50.0 X5.a 2.00 2.00 4.00 3.00 • 40 15.00 30.00 ■75 ao.ai 50.00 5o.«» POEHLMANN BROS. CO, I Supply of Best Cut Flowers all the Year Around 72-74 EAST RANDOLPH ST., CHICAGO. If Interested, §end db yoar name and addresn for our weekly price llfli. PETER REINRERG~ I WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS 37 RANDOLPH STREET .... CHICAGO, ILL. WELCH BROS. CO. AMERICAN BEAUTY. KILLARNEY, RICHMOND, MARYLAND AND ALL THE SUPERIOR ROSES, ULY OF THE VALLEY, CARNATIONS. ORCHIDS BEST PRODUCED 226 Devonshire Street, Boston, Mass. CHICAGO CARNATION CO. A. T. PYFER, Manager 30 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO, ILL. Wired Toothpicks Manufactured by W.J. COWEE, Berlin, N.Y. 10,000 $1.75. S0,000 I7.C0. Sample free For sale b7 4Mlen. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, Inc. WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS Consignments Solicited Hardy Fancy Fern Oar Specialty 38-40 BROADWAY. DETROIT, MICH E. G.HILL CO. Wholesale Florists fRi^i-iiyi^r4^, ii^ia. Plea.* m«atl»B ■•rttaaltan wiua April 4, 1914 HORTICULTURE 545 Flower Market Reports An overloaded market BOSTON with greatly reduced de- mand on every staple line is the situation here this weelt. Every- thing from the finest American Beau- ties down to the foot of the list Is in excessive supply. The only things that have any activity are Easter lilies, violets and the rose novelties. Qual- ity is high on all kinds of stock, but in the present flooded condition of the market that does not help matters much. "Warmer weather is now in sight so very little change for the bet- ter can be looked for until Easter. Trade has again been BUFFALO on the quiet side the « past week and in a good many instances stock had to be forced to the buyers. There has been a heavy supply of about everything, especially carnations and roses. Business was very light up to Saturday and stock had accumulated heavily. Floral work was lightly scattered and social func- tions practically out of existence. Transient trade was also quiet and had it not been for the "week end" sales the volume of business was the lightest in some time. It is hoped that things will shape up into better market conditions the coming week. A depression has come CHICAGO over the market and the wholesalers are find- ing it difficult to move stock even at bargain prices. Trade kept up fairly well 'till after the close of the third week in March when conditions simi- lar to those early in the month re- turned. Stock is feeling the effect of continued rainy weather and is not quite as tempting to the buyers, who, on the other hand, feel the need of es- pecially attractive flowers to stimulate business. The proximity to Easter is another cause, no doubt, though Lent is generally conceded to make little difference this year in demand for flowers, which is largely for funeral work. Plenty of daffodils are coming up from the South, but there is such a difference in quality and size from Northern ones that they do not cut into the sales of the latter. There is an abundance of sweet peas and prices have a wide range. Carnations can- not be said to be at their best and American Beauties, with few excep- tions, are out of the question if good quality is desired. Roses are changing hands at lower prices just now than in many months before and some sales are reported as low as $15 per thou- sand for very fair stock. Some good violets are still among the offerings. Ferns have taken another jump and are selling for $3.50 per thousand with every indication that they will go higher. Market conditions are NEW YORK extremely bad here at the present time. The supply far exceeds the demand, overstock is in sight everywhere and prices obtained are extremely low. Bulbous stock is in unmanageable sur- plus but the quality is exceedingly fine and these fine blooms are worthy of a better fate than they have to face this week. As to roses it is only the scarcer varieties and novelties that bring quoted rates. The standard var- ieties are being sold in thousand lots Flowers For The Easter Parade No Easter costume is complete with- out its corsage of flowers, giving it just tbat dainty touch and fin- ish I hilt make it perfect. Some want Ilio very choicest, some medium-priced and ^oirio cheaper flowers, but the ma- jority— tlie masses — want the moderate-priced flow- ers, which we will have In quantity. Plenty of VALLEY Special, .ft.OO per 100; Ex- tra, ¥3.00 per 100. GARDENIAS Special, .ft. 00 per doz, ; Fancy, ¥:i.00 per doz. SWEET PEAS Choice riuality. Long, $1.50 per 100. Medium, .fl.OO per 100. Spencers, .$2.00 per 1(K). Spencers, extra long, ?2.00 and .fS.OO per 100. VIOLETS Hudson River Doublet*, very choice, .fl.dO per 100. A limited supply of exIr.L choice Specials $1.25 per 100 Lad.'i- Campbell Violets.... 1.25 per 100 White Violets 2.00 per 100 r and white $1.25 per bunch ■oTiiplete list of Easter oBerings. IN RIBBONS. We carry one of the largest and most varied stock pertaining to the florist business of any house in the country. If ot received one of our new catalogues advise us and we will mail once. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN GO. The Wholesale Floritta of Philadelphia I'HIL-\I)ELPHI.\ imt,-\W»> Ludlow Street NEW YORK m West 28th Street WASHINGTON 1216 H Street, N. W. BALTIMORE Franlilin and St. Fan! Streeta -'AUI WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS — "^"^ '''"^^ Yo'S'ggLERs only Roses Am . Beauty , Special " " Fancy and Extra No. I Killarney, Extra " Ordinary Richmond, Hillingdon, Extra " " Ordinary Maryland, Ward, Taft, Sunburst, Extra . '* " " " Ordinary Russell, Shawyer Carnations, Fancy " Ordinary Caltleyas .... Lilies. Longiflonim . . . Callas Lily of the Valley ■ Freesias Daffodils Tulips Violets . Mignonette Daisies - Sweet Peas Gardenias Adianium Smilax Asparagus Plumosus, Strings (lOo) . " " & Spren. (loo Bchs.) . BOSTON April 2 30.00 15.00 8.00 5.00 a. 00 5.00 2.00 5.00 2.00 8.00 a. 00 1. 00 20.00 8.00 6.00 3.00 1. 00 1. 00 1. 00 ■50 2. 00 ■50 ■50 75 12.00 35.00 10.00 40.00 25.00 10.00 8.00 4.00 8.00 4.00 8.00 4.00 12.00 3.00 2.00 40.00 10.00 10.00 3.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 ■75 4.00 1. 00 1.25 20.00 1. 00 15.00 50.00 35-O0 ST. LOUIS March 30 30.00 15.00 8.00 6.00 2.00 6.00 3.00 6.00 40.00 25.00 10.00 8.00 4.00 8.00 4.00 8.00 3.00 to 4.00 2.00 1.00 40.00 10.00 10.00 3-00 2.00 2.00 2.00 1. 00 12.00 35.00 15.00 4.00 1.50 50.00 12.50 12.50 4.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 .40 5-00 J-25 1-25 15.00 50.00 25.00 PHILA. March 30 40.00 25.00 15.00 8.00 3.00 10.00 3.00 6.00 4.00 . 3.00 15.00 10.00 3-00 3.00 ■50 300 •75 .50 10.00 1. 00 So.c 30. fl 40.00 I9.00 10.00 4.00 4.00 4.QO 4.00 •75 4.00 I 5* 1.50 15.00 l.JO 25.00 . 50.00 50.00 at $10 to $15 in the lower grades. There has been a considerable drop in price on southern asparagus. Carna- tions, violets and lily of the valley are all in the same predicament as the roses. The market has PHILADELPHIA been fairly satis- factory, but the rain-storm last Saturday spoiled things for the clean up. and a great deal of_ stock was left over unsold. Outside of this there was little change in conditions or prices from last re- port: prices if anything rather easier. White carnations seem to be more abundant. Stocks of all kinds con- tinue very good and plentiful. Easter lilies and callas are selling rather bet- ter, although the prices rule low. Out- door daffodils from South are selling at $5 to $6 per thousand. With Easter only two ST. LOUIS weeks away it will be hard to tell now just how stock is going to be in this market. The maket continues in an overloaded {C«n0mmtd #m /a^ S47) ^46 HORTICULTURE April 4, 1914 H. E. FROMENT Wholesale Commission Florist, Choice Cut Flowers, « West 28th St. NEW YORK Telephones: 2200, 2201, Madison Sqnare. Moore, Hentz & Nash Wholesale Commission Fkrists SS and 57 Wast 26th Street 'S«l*pbone No. 758 Mftdiaoa Sqaare New York — WM. P. FORD — i Wholesale Florist 107 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK Call and Inipect the Best Establishment In the Wholeaale Flower District. QEO. C. SIEBRhCHT WHOLESALE FLORIST lO* V^EST astKi ST CONSIGNMENS SOLICITED l«)W(*0»(HADlSOHSa. NEW YORK JOHN YOUNG V^itolesale F-|oris-t tS^WEST 28th STREET NEW YORK CITY Consignments Solicited Phone 7362 Madison Square fHOERVAN COMPANY Ferns, Mossw, Wild Smilax, Oalax, Itsmeothoe, Palmetto, Cycas, both fresh cut and prepared. I*mrel, Hemlock, all Decoratine Ererrreens. w.{<»^; m%,. 119 W. 28 St., New York RCED (Sl KELLER 122 West 2Sth St., New Torit Florists' Supplies We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work & Novelties and art^ denlers in Decorative Glassware, Growers and Florists* Requisites WILLIAM H. KUEBLER Brooklyn's Foremost and Best WHOLESALE COMMISSION HOUSE A First CIbss Market for aD CUT FLOWERS 28 Waionghby St, Brooklyn, N. Y. M. C. FORD 121 West 28th St., NEW YORK A Foil Line of ALL CUT FLOWERS, telephone, 3810 or S871 Uadison Sqaare BEORGE B. HART W1WLB5ALE FLORIST M Stone St., Rochester, N.Y. \ r»- J. Saccessop to JOHN I, RATNOR Wholesale Commission Florist A full line of Choice Cot Fiower .Stocit for ail purposes. The HOME OF THE L,IL,Y by the 100. 1000 or 10,000. SELUNG AGENT FOR LARGEST GROWERS 1998 MADISON sQiARE 49 Wost 28tb St., Ncw Yoflc city Etttblitlied 1887 J. K. AL-I-EIN Still Gens Streag OLDEST IN YEARS BUT UP-TO-DATE IN SERVICE A 8QCARE DEAL. PROMPT BETCBNS. MONET AtWATS RBAST. 106 WEST 2STH ST., NEW YORK Opens 6 A. M. daily. Telephone, 167 and 4468 Mad. 84. HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY THE HIGHEST 1/ A I I C" V ALWAYS GRADE OF V M L. L. C. T ON HAND GARDENIAS, DAISIES, ROSES AND CARNATIONS JAMES McMANUS, mI^'H 105 W. 28th St., New York NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only ROSES AND CARNATIONS American Beauty, Special " " Fancy and Extra No. I Killamey. Extra " Ordinary Richmond, HiUingdon, Extra " " Ordinary Maryland. Ward, Taft, Sunburst, Extra •' *' '* " Ordinary. Russell, Shaw^yer Carnations. Kaocy Grade " Ordinary Last Half af Week FintlUfif WNk eodiiiE Mar. 21 keiJMiiApr. 1 1914 1914 15.00 to 25.00 15-00 to I5.«» 10.00 to 15.00 10.00 to 15.0s 8.00 to 10.00 8.00 to lO.OD 4.00 to 6.00 4.00 to 6.ae 1. 00 to 4.00 1.00 .to 4. OS 4.00 to 6.00 4.00 to 6.0s 1. 00 to 4.00 1. 00 to 4.<» 4.00 to X2.00 4.00 to X2.0Q 2.00 to 4.00 a.oo to 4.00 2.00 to 6.00 a.oo to t.oe 2.00 to 3.00 a.00 to l.os 1. 00 to 2.00 1.00 to 9. OS Centrally Located, The Hub of the Flower Market Section | 0 MA RL.ES MIL -I.i fVIMG '\A/ ln,3 1 ^sa i ^ F-lot-is-t 55 and 57 W. 26th Street, . NEW YORK 1 Telephone 7062 Madison BADGLEY, RIEDEL & MEYER, Inc. WHOLESALE FLORISTS, 34 West 28th St., New York Telephones 1 J[?^ | Madison Square CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED ALBANY CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE WHOLESALE ONLY ' ^^' 7 6 Maidcii Loiie, ALBAN Y, N. Y. SAVE TIME AND MONET BY SBNDIMG TOUR ORDER TO US Prices Right. Consignments Solicited. Telephone Connectiofi —MONTREAL FLORAL EXCHANGE, LTD.— i ORGANIZED FOR THE BENBFIT OF THB CANADIAN TRADB. CUT FLOWERS AND FLORISTS' SUPPI.IB8 OF EVERY DE8CBIFTIOM. Home-ffTown Stock a Specialt!'. STRICTLY WHOLESALE; NOTHINO BOIA AT RETAIL. Ample reference furnished ns to standinff »ad finaiiclal ability of tlie eomp—y. 123 MANSFIELD STREET, MONTREAL. P. Q. WALTER F. SHERIDAN Wbolesale Commission Dealer in CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 133 West 28tli Street, New York Telephone— 3S32-3S33 Madison Sqnare Franii H. Traendly Cmaflee Sehenck TRAENDLY & SCHENCK Wholesale Florists 131 West 28th St., Nsw Yorii Telephones: 7»8«nd1iSll« ConslcnmcatB Bril !■«■>■• April 4, 1914 HORTICULTUKE 647' \A/h\i OG ►P' er f^f^ F-or E: R A,S 1 'e: Consig'n to and Buy From J ^ K. A .L.L.E IN ] lOO West 28tl\ Street. NE'W YORK CITY WHOLESALE COMMISSION DEALER IN CUT FLOWERS-Lilies, Milady. Mrs. Shawyer and other Roses, Orchids, Sweet Peas and Superb Lily of the Valley. The Be s-t IVIarlce-t on 28-tH S-tree-t ESTABLISHED « 1887 TELEPHONES- Madison Square 67 and 4468 Telephone 3860 MafIi§on Sqaare WOODROW & MARKETOS WHOLESALE Plantsmen and Florists 37 and 39 West 2Btb St., NEW YORK Flower Market Reports {Continued from page ^45) condition, prices have gone away down and all kinds of stock in all grades are so plentiful, and the call so small that a great many flowers are dumped by the wholesalers. The daily supply from our local growers has been larger than any time this year and should this fine weather continue, this will continue right up to Easter. The flow- ers that are in greatest abundance are violets, carnations, sweet peas and roses. Some of the prices obtained for them in thousand lots could hardly be quoted correctly. The bottom has WASHINGTON certainly dropped out of the local market so far aa prices are concerned, for the annual glut is on and the buyer's offer is more often accepted in place of the quoted prices. The rising temperature has caused the ma^ turing of large quantities of bulbous stock with the probable result of cleaning the market of these before Easter. Outdoor jonquils have made their appearance and while holding up to a good price early in the week they have commenced to decline. Hordes of pedlars daily line the streets offer- ing arbutus, sweet peas, pansies and violets at prices which make their handling by the storekeepers a losing proposition. Roses and carnations of exceptional quality can be had at low figures and gardenias seem almost to have no price at all. Of all the flow- ers now in the market Easter lilies alone can be said to have retained their hold, for these continue to bring $1.B0 per dozen, as they have for many B. S. SUNN, JR. \i I O LETT S CARNATIONS, ROSES SS and 57 W. 26t«i St., New York Skippins Order* Carefully Filled EDWARD REID W^HOLESALE FLORIST 1619-21 Ranste^ St., PiiiU<)el|ihia, P». HiOtCE BEAUTIES, ORCHIDS, VALLEY, ROSES and all Seasonable Varieties of Cut Fionn William F. Kasting Co. AA/Holesal 383-387 ELLICOTT ST. »rfs-ts BUFFALO, N. Y. NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only MISCELLANEOUS Cattley u - - • Lilies, LonKifloi^ni Calla* Lily of the Valley Free«ias Daffodils Tulips Violets Mignonette ■ Daise* Sweet Peas (per xoo bunches) Gardenias Lilacs (per bunch) Adiantum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus. strings (per loo) " " & Spren (loo bunches). Last Half of Week endiiE Mar. 28 1914 35.00 4.00 4.00 2.00 I. CO 1. 00 1. 00 ■15 2.00 1. 00 6.00 10.00 •50 8.00 ao.oo 15.00 50.00 6.00 6.00 3.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 ■25 6.00 2.00 8.00 25.00 1. 00 1. 00 12.00 30.00 20.00 Fint Half of Week beginning (pr. 1 1914 25.00 4.00 4 00 3.00 1. 00 1. 00 1. 00 •15 3.00 1. 00 6.00 10.00 •50 8.00 20.00 15.00 So.oe 6.0* 6.0*' 3.00 2.oe a.oe 3.o» ■•5- 6.00 2.0O 8.CO »5.oo i.oo- 1.00 t2.0O 3O,0B 3o.oe months. Growers, as a whole, in and about the city of Washington are well pleased with the prospects of full stocks of all varieties for the Easter trade. From all reports it would ap- pear that there will be more than enough lilies of local production. Roses in the popular sized pots will be sent In to the stores in large quan- tities and it is promised that the qual- ity will be Al. This same will apply to azaleas, rhododendrons and other seasonable potted plants. The mar- ketmen are already planning for the erection of large stands on which to display their plants and although business is now down to the dregs, it is believed that this condition will oiiange during the coming week. Kansas City, Mo. — Kansas City al- ready has a country-wide fame for its parks and boulevards; now. It appears, there is a chance that it is to get it- self talked about as a city of flowers, the Kansas City Star thinks. Kansas City florists and seedsmen say there is a rapidly growing interest in flower culture here and that the coming sear son promises to see greater activity In ornamental gardening enterprises than ever before. In hundreds of homes improvised in- door "hotbeds" germinate seeds that later are to be transplanted to porch and window boxes, hanging baskets and lawn beds, and enthusiastic flower lovers are completing lists of roots and bulbs of hardy flowering shrub» tliat are to be set out. A plan has been formulated which If adopted, would make Kansas City distinctive among all of the large cities of the country. It is proposed to have the business district, as well as the residence sections, take up window gardening as a work of civic improve- ment in the summer months, with the effect of giving the city a dress of blossoms and trailing vines to relieve the bare masonry and monotonous architecture. The idea is one that has been carried out in many Euro- pean cities, greatly to their beautifl- cation. 448 HORTICULTUBB April 4, 1914 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 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 R. J. Dy«art, 40 State St., Bolton. For page nee List of Advertiaeri. AMPELOrSIS Ampelopals Veltchll — Largest stock of ■-year transplanted In the United State*. All sizes ap to strong 3-ft. plant. Send tor prices before placing your order else- where. CHAS. BLACK, Hlghtstown, N. J. AFHINE Apblne Ufg. Co., Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. APHIS PUNK Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Lonis, Uo. For page see List of Advertisers. ABAUCARIA9 Godfrey Ascbmann, Pblladelpbla, Pa. For page see Lint uf Advertisers. ASPARAGUS W. H. Elliott, Brigbton, Mass. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Seedlings. For page see List of Advertisers. J. E. Pelthousen, Schenectady, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Asparagus Plumosus — Fine 3-in., $4.00 Ser 100. Cash, please. J. W. MILLER, hlremanstown, Pa. ASTKB SEEDS Mlchell's Seed House, Pbiladeiphi.i, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. ACCUBA Ancnba Japonlca, bushy plants, SSc. to 12.60 each. niLIUS ROEHRS CO., Rutherford, N. J. azalj:as P. Ouwerkerk, Hoboken, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Leathy & Co., RosUndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Otto Beineeken, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. John McKenzle, No. Cambridge, Mass. For page fee List of Advertisers. Godfrey Ascbmann, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. BAY TREES UcHutchlson & Co., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Angnst Rolker cSc Sons, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Bay Trees and Bux Trees, all sizes and prices. List on application. JULIUS ROEHRS CO.. Rutherford, N. J. BEDDING PLANTS B. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Harsh, Md. For page see List of Advertisers. BOrLERS Kroeschell Bros. Co., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Klnr Construction Co., North Tonawanda, N. Y. "King Ideal" Bolter. For page see List of Advertisers. Hltchlngs & Co., New York City. Lord & Bumfaam Co., New York City. BOXES— CrT FLOWER FOLDING Edwards Folding Box Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. Folding cut flc'wpr boxes, the best made. Write for list. HOLTON & HUNKEL CO., Milwaukee. Wis. BOXWOOD TREES Bobblnk & Atkins. Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. BUDDLEIA ASIATICA S. J. Reuter & Son, Inc., Westerly, R. I. BCI.BS AND TUBERS J. M. Thorbum & Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Mlchell's Seed House, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Ralph M. Ward & Co., New York City. Horseshoe Bulbology. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Boddlngton, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. John Lewis Chllds, FlowtrfleTd, L. I., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers A. Henderson & Co., Chicago, 111. Liiinm Glganteum. For page see List of Advertisers. AugnstrRo!ke^&~^Sons, New York City. Holland and Japan Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Skidelsky & Co.. Philadelpbia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Peter Henderson & Co.. New York City. Henderson's Import Bulb Catalogue. Chns. Schwake & Co., New York City. Horticultural Importers and Exporters. For page see List of Advertisers. C. KEUR & SONS, HILLEGOM, Holland. Bulbs of all descriptions. Write for prices. NEW YORK Branch, 8-10 Bridge St. CANDY TUFT For Sale— About 1000 Giant Candy tuft. 2IA in. pots; good strong plants, $2 per 100, $15 per 1000. E. G. BLANEY, 163 Burrill St., Svvampseott, Mass. CANNAS R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. For page see List of Advertisers. Arthur T. Boddlngton, New York City. Boddington's Quality Cannas. For page see List of Advertisers. Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. Swastika Brand Cannas. For page see List of Advertisers. 108 of the best varieties. Send for new complete Canna Book, just out. THE CONARD & JONES COMPANY, West Grove, Pa. CARNATIONS V Corner & Sons Co., Lafayette, Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. CARNATIONS Unrooted cuttings. White and Light Pink Enchantress, Harlowarden. fine healthy stock, 75 cts. per 100; $6.00 per 1000. Sample by mail. W. A. FINGER, Hicks- vllle, N. Y. CARNATION STAPLE Split carnations quickly, easily and cheaply mended. Plllsbury's Carnation Staple, 2000 for $1.00 post paid. I. L. PILLSBUBY, Galesburg, 111. OHBYBANTHEMUHS Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. Chrysanthemum Novelties for 1914. For page see List of Advertisers. • A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Wood Bros., Fishkill, N. Y. Chrysanthemums Rooted Cuttings. For page see List of Advertisers. •CHRYSANTHEMUM ROOTED CUT- TINGS—Alice Salomon, $7.00 per lOfl, $60.00 per 1000; Chas. Razer, M. Bonnaffon, M. Dean, Lynnwood Hall, Chrysolora and otber leading market sorts, $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per lUOO. WM. SWAYNE, Kennett Sq., Pa. Strong Rooted Chrysanthemum Cuttings, 250 of oue varietv at HIOO rate. Opah, Pa- (ifie Supreme, IVic. $10 per 1000; Presi- dent Taft, Wm. Duckbam. Golden Age, Yellow Bonnaffon. Robt. Halliday, October Frost, Winnie Baily. Vic $12.50 per 1000; White Bounaffou, Mad, J. Nonin, Maud Dean. Early Snow. Alice Byron. Dr. Bn- Knehard, Black Hawk. Culling fordii, 2c., $15 per 1000; Chrysolora, 2V,c.. $20 per 1000; Golden Eagle, Golden Wedding, 3c., $25 per 101)0. About twenty other good varieties. Terms cash. JOHN B. TAN- GUY, West Grove, Pa. COCOANUT FIBRE SOIL 20th Century Plant Food Co., Beverly, Haw. For page see List of Advertisers. CYCLAMENS 200,000 GIANT FLOWERING CYCLAMEN. For the last 16 years we have selected three-fourths of our seed-bearing cycla- men stock before Xmas, to assure early blooming plants, and claim the finest commercial strain in this country; no fizzle of many so-called English varieties. Our aim is strong growers that don't have to be petted to be grown Into a choice salable plant— a well built, flve-petaled flower (many of them at one time), with well marked foliage; every plant an Ideal, a prize winner. Received first prize at the Cleveland show and first and second at Toledo, early November, when bloom- ing cyclamen were scarce. STRONG AUGUST SOWN SEEDLINGS, once transplanted, $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. Cash with order. Cultural direc- tions with all orders. C. WINTBRICH, Cyclamen Specialist, Defiance, O. Thomas Roland, Nahant, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. DAHiaAS Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia, Pa. The Most Desirable Dahlia for Cut Flower, Delice. Dahlias at greatly reduced prices for 1914. Send for wholesale list. Order early. J. L. MOORE, Northboro, Mass. Dahlias. 800,000 Clumps to offer. Sent your list of wants to the Largest Dahlia Grower In the World. J. K. ALBXANDBR. "The Dahlia King," East Brldgewster, Mass. . Dahlias — 2500 field clumps, latest varie- ties, cheap for cash ; or what have yo» t« exchange? GEO. H. WALKER, DahlU Etxpert, North Dlghton, Mass. Dahlias— Clean, healthy stock, fully ma- tured, novelties and standard varieties, true to name and at reasonable prices. Also Gladioli, field-grown Hollyhocks, Her- baceous plants, etc. Send business card for catalogue. W. W. WILMORE, Box 382, Denver, Colo. For List of Advertisers See Page 515 April 4. 1914 HORTICULTURE 549 DAHLIAS — Continued NEW PAEONY DAHLIA John Wanamaker. Newest Ilandsomeflt, Best. New color, new form and new bablt of growth. Big stock of best cut-flowei Tarletles. Send list of wants to PEACOCK DAHLIA FARMS, Berlin, N. J. Surplus stock of divided field clumps, aonnd stock, labeled true to name. Henry Ijyndburst, Sylvia, Mrs. Hartoug, Souvenir Douzon; $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. Arabella, Bon Ton, Baron Schroeder, Livoni, Crimson Globe, Kriemhilde, Mar.v D. Hal- lock, Clifford Bruton, Henry Patrick, Maid of Kent. Catherine, Mars, Manhattan Beauty, Jack Kose, Snowclad, William Ag- new, Striped Banner, Queen Victoria; 11.50 per 100; $12.00 per 1000. In separate colors, .$1.2.5 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. Mix- ture of all colors, $1.00 per 100; $7.50 per 1000; 23 at 100 rate; $2.50 at 1000 rate. De- scriptive Trade LLst mailed on application. MANNETWO HILL NUKSERIES, Hlcka- Tille, N. Y. DECOBATITB PLANTS A. Lcatby A Co , Perking 8t. NarierlM, Roallndale, Mass. For page »ee List of Advertlier*. Robert Craig Co., Phlladelpbla, P». For page see List of AdvertUers. John Scott, Brooklyn. N. T. For page see List of Advertlieri. Woodrow A Uarketos, New York Clt7. B'or page see List of Advertisers. t. U. Keller Co., Inc., Brooklyn and Wblt*- stone, L I., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Schnltbels, College Point, N. X. For page see List of Advertisers. DRACAENAS J E. Felthousen, Schenectady, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. Dracaena Indivisa, fine stock. 3 in., $5; 4 In., $10; 5 in., $15: 6 in., $25— per 100. Cash please. J. W. MILLER, Shiremans- town. Pa. DRACAENA CANES Colin Campbell, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. EASTEB CUT FLOWERS Berger Bros., Philadelphia, Pa. For page sc^ List of Advertisers. Wm. P. Ford, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. George C. Siebre?ht, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Badgley Riedel & Meyer New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Welch Bros. Co., Boston. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. N. F. McCarthy & Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. EASTER PLANTS John McKcuzie, No. Cambridge, Mass. Quality Plants for Easter. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. A. Riggs, Auburndale, Mass. Standard Quality Easter Plants. Godfrey Asehmann, Philadelphia, Pa. Easter Plants and Lilies. For page see List of Advertisers^ Robert Craig Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Craig Quality Easter Plants. Anton Schulthels, College Point, N. Y. Easter Flowering Plants for 1914. Tnomas Roland, Nahant, Mass. N. F. McCarthy & Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Wnilam W. Edgar Co., Waverley, Mass. FinBNS A. Lemtby & Co.. RosUndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. H. Barrows & Son, WLlcman. Mass. yor page see List of Advertisers. John Bcott, Brooklyn, N. Y. Tor page see List of Advertisers. TUbert Crale Co., Philadelphia, Pa. for page see List of Advertisers. FERNS — Continued A. ML DsTcnBort, Watertown, Mass. Ferns for Dishes; Bird's Nest Ferns. For page see List of Advertisers. AloBS* J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. For page sec List of Advertisers. Jobn llcKensle, No. Cambridge, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Kmest Oecbslln, River Forest, 111. Ferns for Dishes. For page see List of Advertisers. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. Choice Ferns for Easter Trade. FERTILIZERS MU Centory Plant Food Co., Beverly, Mass. Cocoanut Fibre Soil. For page see List of Advertisers. Pmlverlsed Manure Co., Chicago, 111. Wisard Brand Cattle Manure. For page see List of Advertisers. OeBsaiiiers' Fertilixer Co., New York City. Mak-Qro. Odorless Plant Food. Badson Carnea Co., Bailston Spa, N. Y. Davidges' Special Phosphorus. For page see List of Advertisers. Natural Gnano Co., 815 River St., Aurora, 111. Sheepshead Sheep Manure. For page see List of Advertisers. Btnmpp & Walter Co.. New York City. Scotch Soot. For page see List of Advertigers Wm. Elliott & Sons, New York City. Rams Head Guano. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS' LETTERS Boston Florist Letter Co., Boston, Mass. For page g*e List of Advertisers. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Quality Script Letters. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES N. F. McCarthy & Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Philadelphia, Pa. U. Rice Co., For page see List of Advertisers. Seed * Keller, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. ». •. PsBBoek-Meeban Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertigers. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Adverttserg. Welch Bros. Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Eomada Bros., Philadelphia. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWiai POTS B. Allan Peirce, Waltham. Mass. Peirce Paper Flower Pot. For page see List of Advertisers. W. H. Ernest, Washington, D. C. Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertigers^ A. H. Hews & Co., Cambridge, Mags. For pag» see List of Advertigers. HUflnger Bros., Ft. Edward, N. Y. For page gee Llgt of Advertigers. Bird & Son, East Walpole. Mass. Neponset Waterproof Paper Flower Pot. FUNOINE Apblne Mfg. Co., Madison, N. J. For page gee List of Advertigers. OALAX Michigan Cnt Flower Co., Detroit, Mlcb. For page see List of Advertisers. Kervan Co.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. GERANICMS R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. For page see List of Advertisers. AlonKo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers GLADIOLUS Choice young stock, all sizes and bnlb- lets; Mrs. F. King, Dawn, America, lBd»- pendenee, Scarsdale, Klondike, Mixtures, etc. Prices low to close out surplus. Write for price list or special quotation on quantity wanted. BROOKLAND GAR- DENS, Wobnrn, Mass. Gladiolus— America and Independence, all sizes. Write for samples. MDNSELL AND HARVEY. Ashtabula. Ohio. GLADIOLUS. 1000 Glory, first size. CHAMBERLAIN & GAGE, Wellesley. Mass. Gladiolus— America, by express, all sizes from No 1 down to bulblets. Prices on application. M. CRAWFORD CO., Cuya- hoga Falls, Ohio. John Lewis Chllds, Flowerfleld, N. Y. For page see List; of Advertisers. GLASS Sharp, Partridge & Co., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Parshelsky Bros., Inc., Brooklyn, N. X. For page see List of Advertisers. Greenhouse glass, lowest prices. JOHN- STON GLASS CO.. Hartford aty, Ind. GLASS CUTTERS Smith & Hemenway Co.. New York City. Red Devil Glass Cutter. For page see List of Advertisers. GLAZING POINTS H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. Peerless Glazing Point. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE BUILDING MATERIAL A. T. Stearvs 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. Metropolitan Material Co.. Brooklyn, N. Y. Fur pase see List of Advertisers. S. Jacobs & Sons, Brooklyn, N. Y. Lord & Bumham Co., New York City. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. A T Stearns Lumber Co., Boston, Mass. ■ For page see List of Advertisers. Frank Van Assche, Jersey City, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Pierson D-Bar Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Metropolitan Material Co.. Brooklyn. N. X. For page_see_ Li.st of Advertisers^ ~~Hltchlngs & Co.. New York Cltj. ' Lord & Burnham Co.. New York City. Foley Greenhouse Manuf. Co., Chicago, IlL For page see List of Advertisers. GUTTERS Kins Construction Co.. N. Tonawanda, N. X. King Channel Gutter. For page see List of Advertiser*. Metropolitan Material Co., Brooklyn, N. X. Iron Gutters. For page see List of Ad^rtisers. HAIL INSURANCE Florists' Hail Asso. of Amerl^. J G. Esler, Saddle River, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. HARDT FEBNS Ain> OBEBN GOODS Michigan Cut Flower Bichange, Detroit Mich. For page j^jyist_of j^dTertlsers^^_ TbeTCervan Co., New York For page see List of Advertisers. HARDWOOD ASHES Unleached Hardwood Ashes For Sato. GEORGE L. MUNROB & SONS, OsWBgO. N. Y. In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture 550 HOETICULTURE April 4, m* HABT'S HAITDT HANDI.E8 Geo. B. Hart, Rochester, N. T. For page see List of Advertlaers. HEATING APPARATUS Kroeschell Broa. Co., Chicago. For page ae« List of Advertlsera. Lord A Bamham Co., New York Clt7. HELIOTROPES Alonzo J. Bryan, Wasblngton, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. HERBACEOUS PEKEMNIALS Bay State Nurseries, No. Abington, U For page see List of Advertiser*. P. Onwerkerk, Boboken, N. J. For page see List of Advertlsera. Bobblnk A Atkins. Rntberford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. New England Nurseries Co., Bedford, Maaa. For page see List of Advertisers. Old Town Nurseries, M. P. Haendler, Prop., South Natlek, Masa. For page see List of Advertlsera. Palisades Nurseries, Inc., Sparklll, N. Y. ■08K H. A. Dreer, PbUadelpbla, Pa. HOT-BKD SASH ▲. T. Steams Lumber Co, Nepooaet, Uaaa. For page sea List of Advertliers. ParshelakT Bros.. Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord A Bnrnham Co., New York City. IMPERIAL JAPANESE IRIS Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia, Pa. INSECTICIDES Aphlne Manufacturing Co., Madison, N. 1. Aphine and Funglne. For page see List of Advertlsera. Lemon Oil Co., Baltimore, Ud. Standard Insecticides. For page see Llat of Advertlaera. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Lonla, Mo. Aphis Punk and Nlkoteeo. For page sea Ust of Advertlsera. Plantlife Co., New York City. Plantllfe. _ _For_page_see List of Advertisers. P. R. Palethorpe Co., Inc., ClarksvUle. Tenn. , Nlcotldde, the Inaectlclde. Kentucky Tobacco Product Co., Louis- ville, Ky, "Nlco-Fume." For page see List of Advertisers. IRRIGATION SPRINKLER J. P. Campbell, Jacksonville, Fla. KENTIAS Joseph Heacock Co., Wyncote, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. LAWN MOWERS 0»IdweU Lawn Mower Co., Newborch. N. Y. LAURU8 Laams Ceraaua: Bnah, 3Sc.-tl.00 cack; ■tandards, $7.6O-$lO.0O each; Pyramlda, •.00-17.60 each. JULIUS R0KHB3 CO., Rotherford, M. J. LEHON OIL Lemon Oil Co., Baltimore, Md. For page a«e Ldat of Adrertlacra. LILACS ON OWN ROOTS Highlands Nursery, Harlan P. Kelsey, Owner, Salem, Mass. LILT BULBS Chas. Schwake 4 Co., New York City. Horticultural Importers and Eiportwa. For page see List of Advertisers. B. M. Ward & Co.. Ni-w York, N. Y. Horseshoe Bulbology. For page see List of Advertlsera. LILY OF THE VALLEY PEPS Aarnat Rolker A Sons, New York City. For page see List of Advertlsera. UcHntchlson t Co., New York City. Berlin Valley Pips. For page see List of Advertisers. Otto Helnecken, New York City. For page see List of Advertlaera, Chas. F. Meyer, New York City. Cold Storage Lily of the Valley. For page see Lisc of Advertisers. Fottler, Flake, Bawson Co., Boston, Maaa. MARGUERITES Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J, For page see List of Advertisers. MISCELLANEOUS STOCK The Storrs & Harrison Co., PalnesvlUe, Ohio. For page see List of Advertisers. NATIONAL NURSERYMAN National Nurseryman Publishing Co., Inc., Rochester, N. Y. For page see List of Advertlsera. "NICO-FUME" Kentucky Tobacco Product Co., Louis- ville, Ky. For page see List of Advertisers. NIKOTEEN Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertlsera. NIKOTIANA Aphlne Mfg. Co., Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. NURSERY STOCK P. Oowerkerk. Weehawken Heights, N. J. For page see List of Advertlaera. W. A T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. ■•7 State Nurseries, North Abington, Mass. Hardy, Northern Grown Stock. For page see List of Advertlsera. Bobblnk A Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. W. B. Whlttler A Co., South Framiugbam, Mass. For page see Ust of Advertisers. Aanst Rolker A Sons, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. BrMk-Roblnson Nurseries, Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Otto Helnecken, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Old Town Nurseries, M. P. Haendler, Prop., South Natlek, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. New England Nurseries Co., Bedford, Mass. ONION SETS Leonard Seed Co., Chicago, III. For page ^ee List of Advertisers. ORCHID FLOWERS Jas. McManus, New York, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. ORCHID PLANTS Lager A Hnrrell, Summit, N. J. For page se» List of Advertisers. Jnllns Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. For page sec List of Advertlsera. Sander, St. Albans, England. Importer, Exporter, Growers, Hybridists. For page see List of Advertisers. rreeman Orchid Co., Fall River, Mass. For page see List of Advertlsera. PALItIS, ETTC. A. Lenthy A Co., Roslindale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobblnk A Atkins, Rutherford. N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Godfrey Aachmann, Philadelphia, P>. For page see Llat of Advertisers. PALMS, ETC. — Continued Robert Craig Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. John Scott, Brooklyn, N. Y. For page sec List of Advertisers. Joseph Heacock, Wyncote, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. August Rolker A Sons, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Otto Helnecken, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. PANSY PLANTS 125,000 large, stocky (September trans- planted), field-grown, blooming pan87 plants; Henry Mette's strain, all salabla- stock, satisfaction guaranteed, $1.00 per 100, $10.00 per lOUO. Cash. BRILL CEL- ERY GARDENS, Kalamazoo, Mich. PEONIES J. M. Thorburn & Co., New York City. For pag,; see List of Advertisers. Peonies. The world's greatest colleetloi^ 1200 sorts. Send for list. C. BETSCHBB, Canal Dover, O. FECKY CYPRESS BENCHES A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Boston, For page see List of Advertisers. PHOENIX Phoenix Canariensis, fine large plastic »7.50 $35.00 each. JULIUS ROEHRS CO., Rutherford, N. J. PIPE AND FITTINGS Kroeschell Bros. Co., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. King Construction Company, N. Tonawanda N. Y. Shelf Brackets and Pipe Hangers. For page ree List of Advertlaera. PfatI & Kendall, Newark, N. J. Second-Hand Pipe for Truck Farma and Gardens. For page see List of Advertisers. PLANT AND BULB IMPORTS Chas. Schwake & Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. August Rolker A Sona, New York Cltj. For page sec List of Advertisers. McHntchlson A Co., New York City. For page lee List of Advertisers. Otto Helnecken, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. PLANT TRELLISES AND STAKES Seele's Tleless Plant Stakes and Tral- Uses. H. D. SEELE & SONS, Elkhart. Ind. PLANT TUBS H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. "Rlverton Special." For page see List of Advertisers. POINSETTIA PULCHEBRIMA A. Schulthels, College Point, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. POTASH German Kali Works. Inc.. New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. BAFFIA McHutcblson A Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. REFRIGERATORS FOB FLORISTS United Refrigerator A Ice Machine Co... Kenosha, Wis. United Ice Machines. For page see List 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. Harlan P. Kelsey. Salem, Mass. Rhododendron Carolinlanum. For List of Advertisers See Page 515 April 4, 1914 HOETICULTURE 551 RIBBONS AND CHIFFONS 8. 8. Pennock-Meeban Co., Pblladelpbla, Pa For page see List of Advertisers. R08BS P. Onwcrkerk. Hoboken, N. J. For page 'ee List of Advertisers. Robert Craig Co., Pblladelpbla, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. W. & T. Smith C»., GeDeva, N. Y. American Grown Roses. For page see List of Advertisers. Bay State Nurseries, North Abington, Mags For page see JAst of Advertisers. 8. S. Pennock-Meeban Co., Philadelphia, P», For page see List of Advertisers. Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Eastern Nurseries, Jamaica Plain, Mass. New Sargent Rose. For page see List of Advertisers. Angust Rolker & Sons, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. Killarney Queen. Charles H. Totty, Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Send for complete list of strong two- year Held plants of Choicest Roses. THE CONARD & JONES COMPANY, West Grove,^ Pa. SALVIAS Salvia Bonfire, fine 2-in., $2.00 per 100. Cash. J. W. MILLER, Shiremanstown, Pa. 8EBD GKOWEKK Leonard Seed Co., Chicago, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. California Seed Growers' Asaoeiatloa, San Jose, Cal. For page see List of Advertisers. Braslan Seed Growers Co., San Jose, Cal For page see List of Advertisers. SEEDS Carter's Tested Seeds, Boston, Mass., and Louduu, England. "Seeds with a Lineage." For paye see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons, Boston, Uaai. For page see List uf Advertisers. J. Bolgiano & Sou, Baltimore, Md. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. Schwake & Co., New York City. For page see List of A'lvertlserg. Mlcbell's Seed House, PblladelphU, Pa. For page see List uf Advertisers. W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia, Pa For page lee List of Advertisers. R. & J. Parquliar & Co., Boston, Mass. Evergreen Lawn Grass Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Tborburn & Co., New York City. For page see List ot Advertisers. Leonard Seed Co., Chicago, 111. Peas, Beans, Radish and all Garden Seeds For page see List of Advertisers. Arthur T. Boddington, New York For page see List of Advertisers. S. Bryson Ayres Co., independence, Mo Sweet Peas. For page tee List of Advertisers. Loechner & Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. T. J. Grey Co., Boston, Mass. Seeds for FlorlstH. For page see LUt of Advertisers. S. D. Woodruff & Sons, New York. Garden Seed. For page see List nf Advertisers. Ant. C. Zvolanek, Lompoc, Cal. Winter Orchid Sweet Pea Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. J. GUver Johnson, Wicker Park Station Chicago. III. Lawn Grass Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. Barnett Bros., New York City. Seasonable Seeds. For page see List of Advertisers. SEEDS — Contlnned. Stamford See* & Nursery Co., Stamford, Conn. Quality Sweet Pea Seeds. For page see List of Advertisers. Kelway & Son, Langport, England. - - - fn " ■ Garden, Farm and Flower Seeds. S. S. Skidelsky & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page .see List of Advertisers. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, Florida grown seed, any quantity. Send for prices Seedlings and transplanted plants. PETER MACK, Box 172, Orlando, Fla. SNAPDRAGONS G. S. Ramsburg, Somersworth, N. H. For page see List of Advertisers. SNAPDRAGONS— 10,000 Rooted Cuttings, Silver Pink, Yellow and White, $2.00 per lOU, $15.00 per lUOO. WM. SWAYNB, Ken- nett Sq., Pa. SPHAGNUM MOSS Live Sphagnum moss, orchid peat and srcbid basket always on hand. LAGER & HUKRELL, Summit, N. J. STOVE PLANTS Orchids — I^argest stock in the country. Stove plants and Crotons, finest collection. JULIUS KOEHRS CO., Rutherford, N. J. 8TRAWBERBV PLANTS Strawberry Plants— 20 varieties at $2.50 per 1000. Catalogue free. BASIL PERRY, Georgetown, Delaware. Headquarters for Fall Bearing Strawberry Plants. TIBEKOSES J. M. Tborburn & Co., New York City. Fur page see List of Advertisers. VEGBTABLB PLANTS TO.MATOES. 6000 Comet Foiceiug Tomatoes, $20.00 per 1000. Cash please. J. J. CLAiTON & SON, West Grove, Pa. Vegetable Plants, Tomatoes, Cabbage, Canllllower, Celery, Egg Plant, Cheshire pigs, and Guernsey cattle, blooded stock. Write for pamphlet. GIRDLE RIDGE, Farm Dept., Katonah, N. Y. VENTILATING APPARATUS The Advance Co.. Richmond, Ind. B'or page see List of Advertisers. Quaker Machine Co., Richmond, Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. VEU»UCIDES Aphiue Mfg. Co., Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. WALLFLOWERS Mannetto Hill Nurseries. Hicksville, N. Y. WEED KILLER. Pino-Lyptol Chemical Co.. New York City. WIRED TOOTHPICKS W. J. Cowee, Berlin, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. WIRE WORK Reed & Keller, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Komada Bros., Philadeiphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Wlrework. Write for our catalogue. HOLTON & HUNKEL CO., Milwaukee, Wis. WILLIAM E. HBILSCHER'S WIRB WORKS, 38-40 Broadway, Detroit, Mich. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Albany, N. V. Albany Cut Flower Exchange, Albany, N. Y. For page tee List of Advertisers. Baltimore The 8. S. Pennock-Meeban Co., Franklin and St. Paul Sts. For page see List of Advertisers. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Boston N. F. McCarthy & Co., 112 Areb St. and 31 Otis St. For page see List of Advertisers. Welch Bros. Co., 226 Devonshire St. For page fee List of Advertisers. Brooklyn Wm. H. Kuebler, 28 WlUoughby St. For page see List ot Advertisers Boffalo, N. Y. William F. Hasting Co., 383-87 Blllcott St. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Peter Relnberg, 37 Randolph St. For page see LUt ot Advertisers. Chicago Carnation Co., 30 E. Randolph St. For page see List of Advertisers. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, ill. For page see List of Advertisers. Detroit Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 38 and 40 Broadway. For page see List ot Advertisers. Montreal Montreal Floral Co., Ltd., Montreal, P. Q. For page see List of Advertisers. New York H. E. Froment, 57 W. 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. James McManus, 105 W. 28tb St. For page see List of Advertisers. W. F. Sheridan, 133 W. 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. P. J. Smith, 49 West 28th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Moore, Hentz & Nash, 55 and 57 W. 26th St. For page see List of Advertisers. Charles Mlilang, 65 and 57 West 26th St. For page see List of Advertisers. W. P. Ford, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Traendly & Schenck, 131 W. 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. The 8. S. Pennock-Meeban Co., 117 West 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. Badgley, Rledd & Meyer, Inc., New York. For page tec List of Advertisers. Woodrow & Marketos. 37 & 39 West 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. J. K. Allen, 106^w;~28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. George C. Siebrecht, 10& W. 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. John Young, 53 West 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. M. C. Ford, 121 West 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. B. S. SUnn, Jr., 55 and 57 West 26th St. For page see List ot Advertisers. Pblladelpbla Leo. Nlessen Co., 12th and Race Sts. For page see List of Advertisers. Edward Held, 1619-21 Ranstead St. For page see List ot Advertisers. The S. S. Pennock-Meeban Co., 1008-12 Ludlow St. For page see List of Advertisers. Bichmondj Ind. E. Q. Hill Co. For page see List ot Advertisers. Rochester, N. T. George B. Hart, 24 Stone St. For page see List of Advertisers. Washineton The S. S. Pennock-Meeban Co., 1216 H St.. N. W. For page see List ot Advertisers. In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture 56-2 HORTICULTUBJS April 4, 1914 New Offers In This Issue BIRD NEST FERNS. A. M. Davenport, Watertown, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. CUT FLOWERS FOR EASTER. J. A. Budlong, Chicago, III. For page see List of Advertisers. EASTER FLOWERS. H. K. Froment, New i'orli City. For page see List of Advertisers. EASTER FLOWERS. S. S. Pennocli-Meehan Co., Pbiladelphla, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. EASTER DELIVERIES IN WASH- INGTON. F. H. Kramer, Wasbington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. EASTER DELIVERIES IN BOSTON AND NEW YORK. Thomas F. Galvin, Boston and New York. For page see List of Advertisers. EASTER FLOWER SHIPPING CENTER. Albauv Cut Flower Exobange, Albany, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. EASTER FLOWER DELIVERIES. Alexander McConnell, New Yorii City. For page see List ot Advertisers. EASTER DELIVERIES IN KANSAS CITY. Samuel Murray, Kansas City, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. EASTER DELIVERIES IN BOSTON. Zinu, the Florist, Boston, Mass. For page see List of AdverUsers^ EASTER FLOWERS. J Iv. Allen, New Yorl! City. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Metropolitan Material Co., Broolilyn, N. Y. tor page see List of Advertisers. LARGE SPECIMEN EVERGREEN AND DECIDUOUS TREES. Robin Hill Nurseries, Chelmsford, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. LILY OF THE VALLEY, TULIPS, HYACINTHS, ETC, IN PANS. I. Quint, Roxbury, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. MASTICA. F O. Pierce Co., New Yorli City. For page see List of Advertisers. ORCHIDS— SPRING SHIPMENTS. Freeman Orchid Co., Fall River, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. POTASH. (ierman Kali Worlss, Inc., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. POT COVERINGS FOR EASTER PLANTS. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List ot Advertisers. ROUND UP YOUR CANNA NEEDS. The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. For page see List oif Advertisers. SPECIALS FOR EASTER. The Leo Niessen Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. SLUG SHOT. Hammond's Paint & Slug Shot Works, Beacon, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. THE NEW FRENCH HYDRANGEAS. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. ' I ""HE flavor, color and shipping quality -'- of strawberries are improved by the intelligent use of Potash. Many big shippers of good berries find profit in using 200 lbs. Sulfate of Potash per acre. They find that Potash Pays. You should insist on your berry fertilizer con- taining at least 10% available Potash. If you have trouble in securing fertilizer of this grade we will sell you direct any amount of Potash Salts from a/ 200-lb. bag up. Writ* for prices and fret boob of formulas and directions GERMAN K«LI WORKS. Inc., 42 Broadway. New rotk Chicago. Mccormick Block Atlanta, Empire Bldf. New Orleans, Whitney Central Bank Bldg. Savannah, Bank & Trnst Bldg, Ban Franciaco, 2& CalifomlaSt. NIKOTEEN 30 It%S5.* For Spraying APHIS PUNK For Fumigating ASK YOUR DEALER FOR IT. Guaranteed under the Insecticide Act of 1910, U. 8. N*. M. NICOTINE MFG. CO ST. LOUIS, MO. THREE GOOD BOILERS FOR SALE. X, F, McCarthy & Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. WASHINGTON EASTER FLOWER DELIVERIES. Gude Bros. Co.. Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. PHILADELPHIA NOTES. A FERTILIZER QUERY. Will you please tell me through HdRTicuLTCRE the best fertilizer for Rubber Trees in large boxes, also for the Latania Borbonica of large size in boxes. Yours respectfully, A Subscriber. Jno. Kulp has sold out his place at Wayne Junction. Phila.. to W. C. Weidenbacher and is going into the growing ot carnations and roses at Fort Washington, Pa. Professor W. B. Nissley of State Col- lege, Pa., will be the attraction at the next meeting of the Florists' Club, Tuesday evening, April 7. His sub- peel will be "Fertilizers — Manufac- tured and Natural." The growers will be out in force as they are all eager to hear the latest in scientific re- search in this line, and State College has made quite a reputation for pro- gressiveness in horticulture. Quite a number of the younger generation of commercial flower growers are gradu- ates of this institution. Replying to the foregoing we would not hesitate to use any of the plant foods advertised in this paper. A hand- ful of dried blood might be added to the latania food as nothing will color up the foliage so quickly. Liquid cow manure is always good. What- ever is used be careful not to give too much at once. Better a little and often. FIRES. Youngstown, O. — The flower store ot George McLean was damaged in a fire which swept the building in which it is located, on Thursday, March 26. Saginaw, Mich. — The Stevens Gla- dioli Company's warehouse and con- tents were totally destroyed by fire last week. The loss is estimated at $1.5,000, with insurance of $4,200. PATENT GRANTED. 1,089,719. H?dge I'-immer. Joseph P. Meyer, Rochester, N. Y. SEED TRADE. Bridgeport, Ct. — Mallett Cockfield Co., have opened a new seed store on Fairfield avenue. I Mere Red Devil Cutters Used Annually Than All Others Combined Q/A)yAiJUj jili/Xm'TenitO I SMITH & HEMENWAY CO., Send 6o. for sample No. 024 and Booklet 40 styles^ and understand why. SEND FOB BOOKLKT ANT- HOW. 161 CHAMBBBS ST., NEW YORK April 4, 1914 HORTICULTURE 553 LIQUID ="NICO-FUIKIE" PAPER SPRAYINC-VAPORIZINC-FUMICATINC K 3l£E:DSIVIEINi ROR I^RIOI Manufactured by THE KENTUCKY TOBACCO PRODUCT CO., Incorporated, Loui.ville, Ky. PULVERIZED OR SHREDDED CATTLE MANURE Rose and Plant Growers Now 1b the time to get Cattle Monure Into your bench •nd potting eoll. Its peculiar action and effect cannot be bad with anything else. Splendid quality being packed right now. Order today. The Pulverized Manure Co., PULVERIZED BKflNb SHEEP MANURE Carnation Growers Can't afford to make beds or set plants without it. Wizard Brand Is pure, full strength, weed seeds killed ■nlform and reliable. Ask your Supply Homse for Wizard Brand or write us direct. 31 Union Stock Yards, Chicago Sold by the Seed Dealers Otfice of ALFRED COLORING, Florist, Cobleskill, N. Y., Marcli 17, 1914 ^WECISTEREDlN"- We use Hammond's SLUG SHOT on Currant Bushes in the Sprint' before the leaves are started. We put it on around the roots and have done it for two years, and find that the worms are killed before they get on the bush. For Potatoes we put on .Slus Shot :is soon as the bugs come, and we have good vines, plenty of tubers and no bugs. It is the best thing we have ever used. For Sow Bug:8 in greenhouses it is sure death. We had a lot of tlieui liefoi'o using Slug Shot, but they got out where it is used. ALFRED GOLDRING. Hammond's Paint & Slug Shot Works, BEACON, N. Y. Scotch Soot Where there Is a house that Is Just full of buds almost ready to show color, nothing will turn better color into the flowers than a little soot, that can he scattered over the benches before water- ing. The amount applied should not be excessive, as the soot is very strong and may damage some of the foliage somewhat. Apply Just enough to blacken the surface of the soil in the benches, and let It go at that. Better a little oftener than too much all at once. We ofTer the genuine in original cwt. Backs, at; $2.75 per 112 lbs.; $12.60 per 560 lbs. Stumpp & Walter Co. 30-32 Barclay Street, NEW YORK BIG BLOOMS and Strong Plants guaranteed. Mix DAVIDGE'S 8PECIAX PHOSPHORUS with planting and potting soil. After roots are made, top dress little and oft«n. $2.00 per 100 lbs. Cash with order. HUDSON CARBON CO., Ballston Spa, N. T. Ram's Head Guano 100 lbs. $2.00 WM.FELLIOTT & SONS 42 Ve«ey St., New York Cocoanut Fibre Soil Tills is the Real Nature's Humns. Pat it on your lawn tbig spring. Don't let tt barn ap, or stand all summer hose Id hand. Order now In 100 lb. bags. 20th CENTURY PUkllT FOOD CO. 27 t 29 OCEU ST. BEVERLY. MASS. The Recognized Standard Insecticide. W. N. Craig writes in Florists' Review (March 5th, 1914): "Sc.ile on greenhouse plants is not easy to get rid of, as doses which are sufBciently strong to kill the scale will usually disfigure the plants at the same time. I have found APHINE a flrst-chiss remedy (or scale, and if you will apply it according to directions you will kill and loosen the scales, although they will not fall off, as will some other pests." It will only require the hose to wash off dead scale. A remedy that is efficient in destroying scale, will destroy green, black, white fly, red spider, thrips and mealy bug. $1.00 per quart — $3.50 per gallon. FUNGINE will destroy mildew, rust and bench fungi. 75c per quart — .$2.00 per gallon. VEBMINE will destroy root maggots, e«l, wire and cut worms in the soil. $1.00 per quart — ?3.00 per gallon. SC.4L1NE will destroy San Jose and all hard scale and red spider on fruit and ornamental trees and bushes. $1.50 per Gal — 10 Gals. $10. — 50 Gals. $37.50 NIKOTIANA — a 12% nicotine for fumi- gating over small lamps or by painting on steam pipes. $1.50 per quart — $4.50 per gallon. For Sale by Seedsmen. Aphine Manufacturing Co. Manufacturers of Agricultural Chemlcal» MADISON, N. J. Canadian Agents: Dupny & FergUROC. Montreal, Que. ; Steele, Brlggs Seed Co.. Ltd.. Toronto, Ont. British Distrlbntors : British and Amer- lean Fertilizing Co., Liverpool. ETng. When writing to tiJoertimen kindly mention HORTICVLTUKt. ^54 HORTICULTURE April 4, 1914 FTOF? HEWS STANDARD POTS POT MAKERS FOR 140 YEARS WORLDS LARGEST MANUFACTURERS Pearson Street tONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y. WRITE FOR CATALOGUE AND DISCOUNTS A. H. HEWS & CO., Inc. IMain Office and Factories CAMBRIDGE. MASS. ^^<}k^ lECTICID! Giinateed inder tbt Insactlcldt Act. 1910. Sirlil Hs. 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, Insects on Rose-bushes, Carnations, etc. without injury to plants and without odor. Used according to di- rections 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, Fleason Dogs and all Domestic Pests. Excellent as a wash for dogs and other animals. Relieves mange. Effective where others fail. % Pint - - 25o; Pint - - 40o ; Qaart - - 75c ^ Gallon, &I.2S; Gallon. S2.00; 5 Gallon Can, S9 10 GalloQ Can - - S17.00 Dilute ■with water 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 Dept. K 420 W. I.exingtan St., Baltimore, Md. Directions on every package Pl^ANTLIFE PliNTllFE ''''^ several advantages over iiZillhlU' liquid insecticides on tbe mar- ket. Cuntaining refined tobacco dust it can be used to mix with the soil, acting as an excellent fertilizer, at tbe same time de- stroying worms and Insects in the ground before they have a chance to reach the plant. PLANTLIFE ''■''^ been found very effective in liillllilii ridding greenhouses of insects by dusting on plants. When dry, use for dusting about once a week. Put up in bulk for greenhouse men; in packages for retail trade. Bag of 100 lbs. $3.50. Let us quote you prices in quantity. The Plantlife Conpany, ^Iew torI: ^T' IN the:greenhouse The best fertilizer for greenhouse or outdoor >isp for carnations, roses, chrys- anthemums and violets, or potted plants, is Sheep Manure, and to be certain of the best — full strength — get SHEEP'S HEAD SHEEP MANURE Guaranteed high percentage of nitrogen, phosphoric acid and potash. Weed seeds killed. Will not cause black spot. Hasten maturity, quicken the budding and stiffen the stems. Write for booklet and prices. Natural C^aaoo Co., 815 River Street, Aurora, III. FOR SALE FOB SALE — Fresh from factory, new; 10x12, 16x18, 16x24, double thick. A and B qualities. Market dropped. Now is the time to buy and save money. PAE- SHBLSKT BEOS.. INC., 213-217 H«Te- meyer St., Brooklyn. N. Y. DREER'S "Riverton Special" Plant Tub 30 16 in. I 40 14 in. ( 50 12 in. ffiO 10 in. 70 8 in. aufai-tured for us e.vclusively. The best tub ever introduced. The neatest, lightest ■heapfst. Painted green, with electric welded hoops. The four largest sizes have handles. No. Diam. Ea: Doz. 100 10 20 in. $1.45 $16.00 $130.00 20 IS in. 1.30 14.00 115.00 1.00 .65 .45 .38 .30 11.25 7.0O 5.00 4.00 3.50 92.00 56.00 40.00 32.00 28.00 Man and cti firop HENRY A. DREER, Seeds, Plants, Bulbs, and Supplies, 714 chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pi GREENHOUSES BUILDING OR CONTEMPLATED. Allentown, Pa. — John Sykes, house 30x150 Merriam. Kan. — C. T. Reinhardt. ad- ditions. Middletown, N. Y.— F. X. Dienst, rose house. Corpus Christ!, Tex. — D. E. Curtis, three houses. Maywood, III. — W. H. Amling, range or ro.se houses. Putnam, Conn. — C. S. Andem, addi- tion. 200 ft. long. Westerly, R. I. — Geo. L. Stillman, propagating house. Nashville, Tenn. — M. H. Slfalowski, Church St., range of houses. HELP WANTED SUPERINTENDENT WANTED At once to take charge of a private estate, 90 acres, with conservator- ies, dairy and chicken departments Address D. V., Care HORTICULTURE WANTED— In Worcester County. Mass., a good working foreman, well recommend- ed. American or English preferred: must be a good grower and floral designer and able to handle men to advantage. Apply, stating age. experience and reference, to C. I. A., care HORTICULTURE. WANTED — Single man for country place from April 15th to November 15th and possibly permanent position. Wages $40 per month, with room and board. Lo- cation on car line. 30 minutes from Port- land. CARL RUST PARKER. 910 Fidel- ity Bldg., Portland. Maine. SITUATIONS WANTED SITUATION WANTED— As working foreman on commercial place where general line of plants and tiowers are grown for retail purposes. Central Mas- sachusetts or Southern New Hampshire preferred. Address "H," care HORTI- CULTURE. POSITION WANTED — By experienced rose grower. Massachusetts preferred. Un- derstands general greenhouse crops. Ad- dress .\. care HORTICULTURE. . SITUATION WANTED — Having had more than twenty years' experience in setting Fruit, Shade and Ornamental Trees. Grading Lawns, care of Shrubs and Flowers. I now wish to communicate with some party needing permanent help in this line. B, care HORTICULTURE. PEIRCE PAPER FLOWER POT Superior to ANY OTHER pot for 6hii>ping purposes. Saves weight and space for the shipper. Best of protection against damage by frost. Received a Certificate of Merit from the Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists, Minneapolis, August, 1913. Only paper pot ever so recognized. Ask your seedsman or supply house. If they do not keep them, send flirect. Ma^e in Standard sizes, 2 inch to 6 inch inclnsive. Samples furnished free. E. Allan Peirce 401 Oaks Road Waltdam, Mass. 1000 READY PACKED CRATES STANDARD FLOWER POTS AND BULB PANS can be shipped at an hour's notice. Price iier crate: 2000 1% in. O $«.oo 500 4 in. @ $4.50 IMK) 2 " 4.88 458 4% " '• B.24 1500 214 " " B.25 320 5 " " 4.51 1500 2% " " e.oo 210 5% " " 3.78 1000 3 " 5.00 144 6 " 3.18 800 3% " " 5.80 120 7 " 4.20 60 8 " 3.00 HILFINGER BROS. Pottery. Fort Edward, N.T. tupst Rolker & Sons, SI Barclay St., N. Y. City, Atents QUI) SPECULTT — Long Distance and TradeEmort —STANDARD FLOWER— b F^OO^ If your greenhoasM are within 500 miles of the Capitol, write us, we caa save von money. W. H. ERNEST ^xth * "xi st« "hinirton. n C When writing to advertiten kmdfy mention HORTICULTURE. April 4, 1914 HORTICULTURE 555 is iUoiifc it is !-oleariirj; jiiiU TF VOr ONLY ••■ KXinV «ll:lt !l C""tl e a V f I li c M K T It OI'OI.I- TAX I'ATKNT- ED is. yon wovilii use no oilii'i-. It is made of oast iron and will not rust. Tluit pari of your yreeu- bouse wliifli in other constnie- tious is tile weak- est becomes tlie strongest. X o t tliis ice-oieariiriur carries all tile water of con- densation from the inside, and it is so constructed that almost the entire end ■If the linr is exposed to the air. there- liy preventing decay. Only one screw, about two inches from the end. is all that is necessary to secure the li;\rs. For side stationary glass, wood headers are .-ibsolutel.v unnecessary, thereby causing no shade. Zinc glass stops are not necessar.v — the uitve is made with a lug to prevent the glass from slip- ping. Let your next house he Iniill with a Metropolitan I*iitented Ir riglil. METROPOLITAN MATERIAL CO. Patented Greenhouses— Heating Engineers Hotbed Sash, Glass, etc. 1392-1414 Metropolitan Ave., BROOKLYN, N. V. KING GREENHOUSES nre prnotic;!]. first, last and all llie time. Every detail is the result of careful study. Sunshine makes things grow and a King simply captures every ray of sunlight. Write us for information no matter hnw in- expensive or extensive a house you need. King Ideal Boilers and King Air Valves are worth investigating. KING CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 28 King's Road, Nortb Tonawanda, N.Y. --t// i/u- Siifriight Ail Day Hojtscs You linow the import- ance of having proper greenhouse fittings, and a reliable ventilating equipment in your greenhouse. We manufacture these articles in such a man- ner that we feel per- fectly safe in guaran- teeing our material in every possible manner. It will pay you to in- vestigate. Write us to- day for catalog, prices, etc. ADVANCE CO. Richmond, - Ind. Builds Good Greenhouses TRY HIM. THE FOLEY GREENHOUSE MFG. CO. 3275 West 31«t Street CHICAGO, III. SHARP, PARTRIDGE & CO. Are Leaders in GREENHOUSE GLASS OUR PRICES WILL PROVE THIS. CHICAGO, ILL. THREE GOOD BOILERS FOR SALE Oiii* I lush Front, 58. 3-inrh tubes, 1('» Iii«* (>vt'r-llan^:inK Front, 73. S-inrh tubcn. IK IVet Ioiik, diuinetiT 54 in<-hes. One FluHh Front. 49, :)-inoli tuben. Hi f<'*»t lony:. diameler 4H inclu's, new shiikini;; grate. These boilers are now in nse at our K<'<'fuliouse and rannol be diNlurbed until summer. N. F. IVtcCARTHY & CO., 112 Arch St., Boston, Mass. I 466 W. Erie Street CHICAGO | [SS 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 Tfce A. T. STEARNS LCMBER CO. NEPONSET, BOSTON, MASS. Send your business direct to WashinKtOD. 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. Evans 20th Century Arm Greenhouso Materials AN?S Will not twist the shafting pipe. Three times the power o( old style ellwiw arms Sold only with Evans Challenge Machine Write for free Catalogue to QUAKER CITY MACHINE CO.. Richmond, Ind. ERECTEB IRON or WOOD SASH BARS In all lensths up to 33 feet. Milled to any detail furolsbed or will furnish details and cut materials ready for erection. Frank Van Assche, ^'''i:2^i\i^%irt::- JEBSET CITT, N. i. GLASS for GREENHOrSE and HOT BED SASHES. Our prices can be bart by mail, aud it will pay yuu to get tbem. We carry tbe largest stock of Specially Selected Glass in Greater New York 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. | 31.5-217 Uaremeyer St., Brooklyn, N. Y. F.O.PIERGECO. 12 W.BROADWAY NEW YORK iMasliea is elasfie auino\'. Easy to a]>ply. 2nd Hand PIPE for TRUCK FARMS AND GARDENS Cut and drilled for Irrigation and neating purposes. 14-foot lengths and up. Perfect condition with new threads and couplings. Also pipe and tubes cut to sketch for fences and building supports. Guaranteed satisfaction. PFXFF & KENDALL, 106 Foundry St , Newark, N J. THE FLORISTS' HAIL ASSOCIATIOH OF AMERICA, ioaareroF 39.000.000 sq. Ft. oF |{Ull For particulars address John G. Esler, Sec'ir Saddle River, N.J. 556 HORTICULTUEE April 4, 1914 Vol. XIX No. 15 APRIL II, 1<)I4 i^^ HORTICULTURE Entrance to Headquarters of Horliculiural Society of New York at New York Show Published Every Saturday at 11 Hamilton Place, Boston, Mass. Subscription, $1.00. lv 558 n 0 E T 1 C U L T U IJ E April 11. 1914 XDMnHnHnHnHdMnHDHnHnMnHnMnHnMnHnHnHnMnMnK IB Sweet Pea Seed M The best success is secured by sowing your seed as soon as the frost is out of the ground. It is vital, so don't delay. Boddington's Quality Sweet Peas You may deduct 5% if cash accompanies the order ,. . , I'lUCES Tbose mavliud witi] .1 star 1-) are Spencer or I nwiu type. Color I,b, 14 1b. Oz. •\PPI>E BLOSSOM srENt'KR (liurpee. 1!»IIN| Rose, or piuk and white $1.75 .$0.50 $0.15 •BE\TRItE SPEHCEB I Mcirse, WO") Ligbt plnU. buffi aud piuk 1.75 .50 .15 •BLACK KNIGHT SPENCER I Stevenson, lit08) Jlanmn 2..50 .75 .25 BLANCHE BURPEE (Eckford, 1S05) I'liri' wbitf l.Ot) .35 .10 ♦BLANCHE FERRY (Ferry. IssiJi. Extra early Rose, or pink and white 1.25 .40 .15 •BLANCHE FERBV SPENCER (Routzalin, I'.IOSi Rose, or jiink and wbite 2..')0 .75 .25 ♦CANARY (Boddinfc'ton, W0(!) I'ale yellow, or primrose 2.00 .75 .25 •CAPT41N OF THE BLl!ES SPENCER (Morse, IfMI'.ll lilne and pnrple .•i.dO 1.00 .35 •COINTESS SPENCER (Cole, ]!M)1 1 lAiiM pink shades, etc 2.(Kt .60 .20 DAINTY (Morse i:i02) Lisbt pink shades, eti- 1.00 .35 M •D\INTY SPENCER (Morse, IMIOI I-ifht pink, almost white 2.50 .75 .25 DOHOTHY ECKFORD (Eekford, llKll) Pure white 75 .20 .10 EARLIEST OF ALL (liurpee, 1S!).S) Rose, or pink ami while 2.00 .75 .25 •E .1 CASTLE ( Unwin, l'.IU7) Rose erimson To .20 .10 ♦ENCHANTRESS (Stark, lOUG) Light pink shades, etr 2.0(1 .60 .20 •ETHEL ROOSEVELT (Burpee, ll>10) Straw and crimson 2.00 .60 .20 •ETTA DYKE SPENCER (Breadmore, 1007) White 5.00 1.50 .50 FLOKV NORTON (Morse. lllO'ii Blue and purple 75 .20 .10 •FLORV NORTON SPENCER (JIor.se. 190S) Blue and purple 2..50 .75 .25 •FLORENCE MORSE SPENCER (Morse, I'JO:)) I.iHbt pink and clear pink 2.50 .75 .25 •FRANK DOLBY (l^nwin, 1!M)7) Lavender and m.iuve 2.0<» .60 .20 •GAIETY SPENCER (Rout/.abn. litlOi Striped and mottled 2.00 .60 .20 •GEOR(iE HERBERT (Breadmore, l!K)o) Light pink, shaded deeper pink 2.00 .60 .20 •GLADYS CNWIN (TInwin, V.HUi Light pink shades, dc l.OO ..35 .10 HELEN PIERCE (Morse, 1!K1.-.I Violet, feathered white 1.50 .50 .15 •HELEN LEWIS (Wat.son, 19041 Orange pink, ete 2.50 .75 .25 HENRV ECKFORD (Ecktord, I'.KW) Orange pink 7.. .20 .10 HONORABLE MRS. E. KENYON (Eckford, lOOO) Pale yellow, or primrose (.> .20 .10 •.IF ANITV SPENCER (Routzahn, II'HO) Striped and mottled 2.00 .60 .20 •KING EinvORD SPENCER (I!iir]iiH', I'.HlS) Crimson .Scarlet 2. (Eckford, ISrtO) Lavender and mauve, picotee edge 1.■> .20 .10 MRS. WALTER WRIGHT (Eckford, 1902) Mauve and blue lu .20 .10 •MRS WALTER WRIGHT SPENCER (Routzahn, 1908) Mauve and blue i.OO 1.00 .35 MONT BLANC (Benary, 1901) Pure white . 2.00 .75 .S NAVY BLUE (Burpee. 1.^19) Violet and mdigo .o5 .20 .10 •NORA VNWIN (Inwin, 1905) Pure white l.u( .oO .15 •OTHELLO SPENCER (Morse, 1908) Maroon .■■...■■ 2.W .00 .20 •PARADISE (llemus. 1906) Ligl't Pmk shades, etc 2.00 .60 .20 PHENO.MENYL (Morse 1905) Lavender .and nianve. picotee edge 1.00 .3o .10 •PRINCE EDW,\RD OFYOBK SPENCER (Routzahn, 1909) Orange pink, or salmon 2.00 .60 .20 •PRIMROSE SPENCER (Morse, 1908) Pale yellow, or primrose 2.(K) .60 .20 PRIMA DONNA I Eckford,. 1S96) Light pink and dear pink l.W .35 .10 OCEEN ALEXANDRA ('Eckford, 1905) Crimson scarlet 1.00 .35 .10 nilEEN ALEXANDRA SPENCER . . .' Crimson scarlet •-'..;>0 .75 .S •QCEEN VICTORIA SPENCER (Burpee. 1909) Primrose aud rose \.i.> .50 .K •RA.MONA SPENCER (Morse, 19091 Striped and motticd 2..50 .i5 .K ROMOLO PI.VZZANI (Eckford, 19011 M.auve and blue l.H .3.5 .10 •RCBY SPENCER, Kontzahu. 1900) Crimson scarlet 2.00 .<5 a •SAINT GEORGE ( Hurst 1 Crimson scarlet 2.(J .75 .K ♦SATIN (llEEN SPENCER (Routzahn, 1910) Primrose piuk 2.W .(5 .H •TENNANT SPENCER (Morse. 190S) Mauve and blue 2.(0 .60 .20 •WHITE SPENCER (Burpee. 1907) fl'^e wbit^- ;•■•••••;■•■■, "no im « *W. T. HITCHINS (Spencer) (Morse, 1909) Light pink, biift and pink ...OO 1.00 .TO SI'FNCFR MIX Tl KF Mixed 1.00 .25 .10 KOiVdINGTON-S (HALITv'MixTCKE:.: Mixed 10 lbs.. .«4..-0: 100 lbs., *40.00: ..50 .15 .05 You can use this for an order sheet ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON, seedsman ■nMHMnMtiMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMn* 342 WEST 14th STREET NEW YORK CITY April 11. 1914 HORTICULTURE 569 G E R AN I U IVI S We have a quarter of a million of Geraniums in three-inch pots. Good strong topped and branching stock in S. A. Nutt, Mad. Landry, Buchner, Berthe de Presilly, Edmond Blanc, Mar(|. de ' Castellane, E. H. Trego, etc. $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. We have a half million in two-inch pots at $2.00 per 100, $18.50 per 1000. R. VINCENT, Jr. & SONS CO., White Marsh, Md. Booked now for VALLEY forcing pipi, LILACS and ROSE plants, for pot growing or for cut ; BULBS from Holland and Japan, all fall delivery. Address AUGUST RdLKER & SONS, 51 Barclay St., or P. 0. Box 752, NEW YORK LOECHNER&CO. PALMS, AZALEAS, ETC. 1 1 Warren St. , New YoHt, N. Y. fVrUe for quotalloni Our Motto: The Best The Market Affords GHAS.SCHWAKE&CO.,lnc. Horticultural Importers and Exporters 90-92 >Vest Broadway, New York Place Your Import Orders Now For Fall Delivery, 1914 LIL. GIGANTEUMS AND MULTIFLORUMS HOHMANN'S LILY OF THE VALLEY Paper White Narc. & Roman Hyacinths, Dutch Bulbs, English Golden Spur, Azaleas, Palms, Roses, Etc. Write for Prices Page .\dvance Co. ...591 .■V 1 li a n y Cut Flower Ex 582 Allen, J. K 582 Anderson, S. A.. 577 Aphine Mfg. Co.oSil Asehmanu, G. ...5ti0 Asmus, Geo. . . .578 A y r e s Co., S. Bryson 573 I'.adgley Reidel & Meyer 5S2 Harrie, Geo. N..5U1 Harrows & .Son. 560 liayersdorfer, H. & Co 579 Hay State Nur- series 569 Bobbiuk & At- kins 569 lioddlngton, A.T.558 P.olgiano & Son, J 573 1! o s t 0 n Florist Letter Co 580 I'.reok, J. & Sons.572 r.ieck - Koliinson Nurseries ....569 r.ieitmeyer's, J. Sons 57G I'.ryan. AlonzoJ.5C7 I'.urnett Hros. ..573 Hnrpee, W. A. & Co 572 Campbell, Colin. 567 Campliell, J. P. 591 Carter's Tested Seeds, Ine 572 Champion, J^. N. & Co .577 Child s. John Lewis 569 Clarke's D. Sons.576 California Seed Growers' Asso.572 Page Chicago Car- nation Co 580 Coldwell li a w 11 Mower Co 570 Conard & Jones Co 560 Cooke, Geo. H..577 Cowee, W. J .580 Craig, Robt. Co. 569 Danker, P. A... 576 Dards 576 Davenport, A. M.560 Dawson, H. S...569 D o r n e r, F. & Sons Co 567 Dreer, H. A.... 571 -.590-591 Dugan, W, H...591 Dunlop, John H..577 Dysart, R. J.. 580 Eastern Nur- series 569 Edwards Folding BoK Co 580 Elliott's, W.Sons.nsil Elliott, W. H.....^i;0 Ernest, W. H....590 Ksler, J. G..590-5'Jl Eyres 577 Farquhar, R. & J. & Co 573 Felthousen, .T. E.567 Foley Mtg. Co... 590-591 Ford, M. C- 582 Ford, W, P 582 Fottler, F i s k e, Rawson Co .573 Freeman Orchid Cq 567 I'ramingham Nur- series 560 Froment. H. E..582 Galvin, Thos. F. 577-578 Page Gasser, J, M. Co. 577 Graham, Adam & Son 57.'; Grey, T. J. Co.. 573 Gude Bros. Co.. 577 Hall Association. 590-591 Hall & Roliinson.577 Hammond Paint & Slug Shot Works 389 Hart, Geo. B...582 Heacock, Jos 567 Heinecken, Otto. 569 Henderson, A... 567 Hess & Swoboda.57^ in. »^To^■So^• ROOSEVELT, 2 1-2 in; $5 per 100, $40 per 1000. WHITMANI COMPACTA 2 1-2 in. $5 per 100. t40 per 1000. 250 at 1000 ratea. yjARROWS & SON.Wliitnian.Mass. Palms, Ferns, Decorative and Foliage Plaits Onlers taken now for IMPORTED AZALEAS On hand a splendid stock of Ferns in leading sorts. Also Cocos, Asparagus for Jardinieres. A. LEUTHY & CO. Perkins Str«et Nnrseries Roslindale. — Bnsten, Mass. SENT) FOB THX JOY BOOK HORSESHOE BULBOLOGY For 1914 RALPH M. WARD & CO. 71 MUBBAY STREET, NEW YOBK April 11, 1914 HOKTICULTURE 661 NOTES ON CULTURE OF FLORISTS' STOCK OONDDCTED BY y^%p.^a^^uU Questions by our readers in iine with any of tlie topics presented on tbis page will be cordially received and promptly answered by Mr. Farrell. Sucb communications should invariably be addressed to the olflce of HORTICULTURE. Care of Seedling;s All seedlings should be looked over at least three times a day to guard against their becoming too dry or too wet, either of which ■svill spell loss. Give careful ventilation in all cases. As soon as any show the character leaf, they should be transplanted into other flats. Wlien pricking out the little plants see that they get plenty of room to grow. Place them well up to the glass so they do not draw up too much. There is plenty of time yet to sow asters, balsams, celosias, coreopsis, marigolds, ricinus, phloxes, scabiosas, tropaeolums, zinnias and many other kinds. Chrysanthemums For general stock, chrysanthemums may be propagated at any time up until June, but for the production of high grade flowers and for exhibition plants and blooms early propagation is essential. The earlier rooted cut- tings are of little use, however, to the average country florist. Medium flowers net more money than the big ones. People may admire the latter, but they object to paying a price commensurate with their cost. We prefer the cuttings which need no shortening back. Those three or four inches long are about right. It will be necessary to keep the cuttings well soaked for the flrst two weeks. In bright weather several dampings overhead will be required to keep them plump, and no good grower ever wants to see stock in the cutting bench with a flaggy look. A temperature of 50 degrees is high enough for the cuttings to root in. They should not remain too long in the sand, but be potted off as soon as rooted. Ordinarj* good soil is all they want at present. The shifting into larger pots should not be delayed too long in the case of exhibition plants. Alocasias These tropical plants can be increased either by cut- tings of the rhizomes or by suckers. When doing either way they are better when placed in small pots that have been filled with a compost of peat and sand in equal parts. Pack the compost well around these pieces and plunge where they can have jjlenty of bottom heat. There is nothing better than a closed frame over bottom heat of about 75 degrees. They can be kept in this until they begin to show good roots. In potting up the new made plants they will want plenty of drainage. Give at least one-third of the pot to drainage. Use very fibry loam and fibrous peat in equal parts, with quite a portion of sphagnum moss, some lumps of charcoal and silver sand. Give them plenty of overhead syringing and keep a night temperature of 70 to 75 degrees. Orchids Odontoglossums will now need some attention. Re- move any of the decayed compost replacing it with some ■ sphagnum and chopped fern fibre. In order to keep the compost sweet this .sometimes has to be done twice a year. These orchids do better in a house having a northern aspect. Fresh air should be given at all times when possible. Keep up an abundance of moisture by wetting down the paths and \mder the benches two or three times a day in fine weather. See that the compost does not become too dry as they like a good supply of water at their roots during the wann weather. We are now coming into the season when the grower has many things to contend with, in order to bring these orchids through the summer in good condition. Give shading just heaN'y enough to break the direct solar rays. A iiigh degree of moisture should be maintained from this out. Time to Provide AVliile there is a sufficiency of cut flowers at nearly all times of the year there is one short period when a dearth in cut flowers is keenly felt — from the beginning of June until the latter part of July. It is not unlikely that the general replenishing and replanting of the leading cut flower stock, taking place at that season, may, to some extent, be responsible for the scarcity at a time when June weddings, school commencements and numerous social affairs create quite a demand. Roses and carnations should not all at once be thrown out. Some of the least exhausted and most promising at that time might be allowed to remain in the houses a month or two longer. Of the common flowering plants annual and greenhouse varieties suitable for the purpose, quite a number would thus prove useful. Young Marguerites Marguerites intended for next winter's flowering should be pinched back often so they wll not become leggy. Planted out after the middle of May they will make flne stock which can be lifted and housed in Sep- tember. This holds good with white varieties, but the yellow sorts do better when kept in pots during the sum- mer. They are not so liable to go blind when treated this wav. Mr. Farrell's next notes will be on the following: Allamandas; Ferns: Ramblers for Easter, 1915: Planting Gladiolus; Campanulas; Ripening up Freeslas. Sowing As an Advertising Medium Horticulture has NO superior. Because they ALL read it. And they read it ALL. 562 HOETICULTUEE April 11, 1914 A Duplex Flower of Sweet Pea Yabrawa A Burpee Sensation The accompanying pictures of one of Burpee's latest sweet pea novelties furnish a striking indication of the present tendency in sweet pea development. The illustrations are considerably reduced from the original photographs, which are life size. According to same the duplex flower shown separately is 3-J inches across and the other picture is reduced to just about one-half size. The progi'ess which has been made in sweet peas since Burpee and several others began to specialize some twenty years ago is Just one uninterrupted floricultural triumph and the end is not yet in sight. Spray of Winter Fowering Sweet Pea Yarrawa The Gardeners' Problem The executive committee of the National Association of Gardeners held their quarterly meeting here in Philadelphia on the 7th inst. The secretary usually sends you an official report, so what I have to say is only by way of comment and not of narrative. The burning question seems to be how to get away from the fifty dollars a month salary limit. There is no getting away from it so long as people of wealth are willing to hire a laborer who calls himself a gardener, at that price. The remedy to my mind is to start a campaign of education among the people who are wealthy enough to hire a real gardener' and show them by facts, figures and statistics that they are losing money by not doing so. A good gardener is worth anywhere from one hundred dollars up — just by the same process of reasoning as one would employ in hiring a lawyer or a doctor. The larger the estate the more the responsibility. The larger the responsibility the higher the salary. If a good man is squeezed down to taking less than he is worth, the greater the temptation to make something on the side. If a poor man — that is, an ignorant man willing to take laborers' wages, is hired, then the estate will suffer not only in that but in many other ways. So that it is the employing class that the campaign of edu- cation must be aimed at. It will do no good to scold the seedsmen or other allied interests; nor to split the ceiling in gardeners' meetings about the villany of those tifty-dollar fellows calling them- selves gardeners. One hundred should be the minimum, and two hundred, three hundred, five hun- dred, or even more should not be considered anything out of the way if the training, experience and native ability be present. But the employers have to be educated up to that. There is where the legitimate work of the K A. G. really comes in. George C. Watson. April 11, 1914 HORTICULTUBB 565 ROSE GROWING UNDER GLASS CONIJIXTBD BY ^^ <^^^<:J-C«^<^A^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. Kuzicka. Such communications should invariably be addressed to the office of HORTICULTURE. Disbudding This, is one of the operations in rose growing that should receive attention at all times. Certain days should be put aside for this work each week, and then let the men attend to it no matter what else may require attention. Twice a week will do the trick and if the houses are gone over regularly, there will never be five or six buds on a stem. These side shoots only take up a good deal of the strength of the plant and then they do not amount to anything at all. Eemove all the side buds, except those that are on a very strong bottom break, and here it will pay to leave one or two of the uppermost shoots and then wait to see if the main bud will come good. A great many times these buds will come deformed, and if the side buds are allowed to come on, the main bud can be removed as soon as it can be deteiTnined whether it will come good or not, and if it should come deformed, then one of the side shoots will no doubt form a good bud, thus saving the big shoot and stem that would otherwise be wasted. Cutting Ky this time it can be known just which of the houses can be emptied first, and in these houses it will pay to cut all the roses away down to the hard wood, thus gaining an inch or two on every stem, and making No. I's out of a good many No. 3's. This gain may seem so trifling that many will not wish to bother with it at all, but it will be surprising to know the increase in the longer grades of stock, more so if the houses are cutting a large amount of short stuif. As the warm weather will come on now, see that the buds are cut tight enough, although it must not be carried too far, for there is such a thing as cutting too tight. Mulching Wliere the roses are growing freely, they .should never be allowed to suffer from want of mulching. Where liquid manure is applied very freely, this mulch should consist merely of good coarse sod broken into lumps about the size of an egg, with a little manure mi.xed through it. This applied to the benches will give the roots all the necessary protection that they need, and at the same time will help to hold the water Just where it is placed, keeping it from running all over the benches. This is very important, for unless there is something to hold the water it will run over the benches so that instead of the soil being the same all through, it will be too wet in places and in others too dry. Lime Where the houses have not been mulched recently, it will be advisable to use a little lime on the benches, specially if they have not had any for a while. This will he!" harden the plants, so that they will not be so very likely to get a dose of mildew so common among the roses in the spring of the year. Do not apply too much of it all at once; preferably a light dose, and apply another in two weeks' time. Fresh air-slacked lime should be used for this puqrose, as often the lime sold as agricultural lime is only ground up limestone. This is very slow in action, and is not as effective as the air- slacked lime. Fumigating Never for one week neglect to fvimigate the houses, the last thing at night, with a good syringing the day following. Mr. Greenfly will be right' there with all the millions of his cousins if he is given half of a chance. Keep him out, for if you do not he will in time make you get out, or else cut into your profits so that you will wonder what is the matter with the rose business. The cost of living is high enough without taking sev- eral hundred thousand boarders that never pay and are only pests — parasites. Keep them out — they only ap- pear through carelessness or worse. Paint Eight now is the time to think of the paint and putty that you will need next summer. Do not let this go, but order your supply at once while the leaks, cracks and so on in the houses are fresh in the mind. If we let this go for a while, dry weather will come, and then the houses will not leak, or show signs of doing so, and the chances are that they will be allowed to go rmpainted another year. It is poor economy indeed to let the houses go,, as they will need rebuilding soon if they are not looked after. Building There is often a question of doing it yourself and saving money, but as with many others, there are two sides to this. See if you have the men that will keep your place running full, without the least neglect any- where, and, if you can then build yourself, then do so. It is a poor saving to neglect half the place to save a few dollars in building. The loss is often much greater than whatever was saved and often the work is not done half so well as if the greenhouse builders were at it them- selves. They have men well versed in all the different branches and they know just what to do and when to do it. Think the matter over well before deciding. BOOM YOUR BUSINESS by advertising your goods in the Horticiuiltuare Publicity among the kind of readers reached by this paper is THE SORT OF PUBLI- CITY THAT PAYS. 664 HOETICULTUKE April 11, 1914 HORTICULTURE VOL. XIX APRIL 11, 1914 NO. 15 PrBLISHED WEEKLT BT HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 11 Hamilton Place, Boston. Mass. Telepbone, Oxford 292. WM. J. STEWART. Editor and Manager. SCBSCRIPTION BATES; One Year, In advance, $1.00; To Foreign Countries, $2.00; To Canada, $1.50. ADVEBTISINO BATES: Per Inch, 30 Inches to page $1.00 DUconnts on Contracts for consecutive insertions, as follows: One mouth (4 times), 5 per cent.! three months (13 times), 10 per cent.: six months (26 times), 20 per cent.; one year (52 times), M per cent. Page and half page space, special rates on application. ■ntered as second-clasa matter December 8, 1904, at the Post Office at Boston, Mass., nnder the Act of Congreia of March 3, 1879. CONTENTS P^se COVER ILLUSTRATION— Entrance to Headquarters of Horticultural Society of New York at New York Show NOTES ON CULTURE OF FLORISTS' STOCK— Care of Seedlings — Chrysanthemums — Alocaslas — Orchids — Time to Provide — Young Marguerites — John J. M. Farrell •■ 561 A BURPEE SENSATION— Illustrated 560 THE GARDENERS' PROBLEM— George C. Watson... 560 ROSE GROWING UNDER GLASS— Disbudding— Cut- ting— Mulching — Lime — Fumigating — Paint — Build- ing— Arthur C. Ruzicka 563 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES— Society of American Flor- ists— Florists' Club of Philadelphia — American Rose Society 566 New Bedford Horticultural Society 567 Tuxedo Horticultural Society— Club and Society Notes 567 NEW YORK SHOW — Partial View of Carnation Sec- tion and Bobbink & Atkins' Group of Conifers 568 SEED TRADE — Parcel Post Popular — Dull Business — Panama-Pacific Opening — Mild Winter in Northwest — Next Canners' Convention — Forging to the Front 570 Free Seeds According to the Waterbury Idea— Free Seeds; Another View— Imported Red Clover Seed — Chicago Seed Notes 572 PLAN OF THE BOSTON CONVENTION GARDEN— Illustrated 574-575 OF INTEREST TO RETAIL FLORISTS: New Flower Stores — Steamer Departures 576 Flowers by Telegraph — Flowers on Ocean Liner 577 OBITUARY— F. Walker— James H. McManus 579 FLOWER MARKET REPORTS: Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Cincinnati, New York, Philadelphia 581 St. Louis, Washington 583 MISCELLANEOUS: A Promising Seedling Carnation — Illustrated 565 Mushrooms in Cellar 565 A Flower Show Question— Verno-re T. Sherwood 565 Oh, Ever' thing's A-Goin' — Poetry 565 Acacia pubescens Meets Its Master — Illustrated 565 Hardy Dwarf-Growing Evergreens — John Kirke- gaard 565 Chicago Notes — Philadelphia Notes — Washington Notes 578 New Corporations 578 News Notes 588 Business Troubles 579 Massachusetts Agricultural College 588 Greenhouses Building or Contemplated 590 Visitors' Register 583 New Boston Wholesale House 583 Reactionary— Out of the Ordinary 579 Personal — Fires 579 On the eve of the great floral feast (Jay- Easter the happy culmination of the florists' long winter toil, Houttcut.tuke extends to one and all kindly gi-eetings and sincere good wishes for The Convention and the Garden a successful and happy Easter and a bountiful measure of the blessings which this Joyous season symbolizes. All honor to the Brooklyn lady who has Money bequeathed the sum of $10,500 to keep the well used church pulpit supplied with flowers. The world is made up of all kinds of people and they have varying convictions as to how money — their own or their neia;hbor's — should be disposed of. For our part we have nothing but commendation for any act which lirings plants, trees and flowers to the people in increasing (pantity, and only the opposite sentiments for any attempt to limit or curtail the use of these things, which arc nature's most potent humanizing agencies. "To me the meanest flower that blows can give Thoughts that do often lie too deep for tears." To cpiote a certain popular official of the S. A. F., one eminent in debate — "I'll rest my case there." The Convention Garden plans whicli we present in this issue will, no doubt, be perused with much inter- est, as evidence that this feature so auspiciously inaugurated in Minneapolis last year will again fonu a prime attraction of the summer con- vention of the Society of American Florists. As an educational exponent of the most advanced liorticultural art this Convention Garden will certainly take high rank and its influence, locally as well as over the larger field, cannot be overestimated. Its direct service to the con- vention visitors will largely be condensed into the space of a few days but Boston and her thousands of sum- mer visitors will enjoy it in all its glory for many weeks and who can measure the extent of its salutary influence or the material gain which will come to commercial hor- ticulture in a broad way and as a direct consequence. The visit of the S. A. F. brought to Minneapolis much of lasting value. It will do the same for Boston. No matter how lavishly Boston may prepare for the recep- tion and entertainment of the two thousand or more visitors who are expected next August the balance of indebtedness for benefits gained will be on the side of the city. That much we are sure of. The condensed report of Secretary A Young on the work of the S. A. F. E.x- questionable ecutive Board at its meeting in Boston, policy which we are privileged to present in this issue, will be found interesting as a concise summary of the deliberations of the Board. It shows that the responsibilities of these officers of the Society are becoming more and more numerous, demand- ing increasingly serious consideration and involving the adjudication of many knotty problems. We are disap- pointed, however, that these diligent gentlemen, so wise in all other respects, should have deemed it advisable to permit any one hotel — however palatial and sumptuous — to use the special title of "headquarters," in a city so well supplied with good hotels and for a Convention so large in numbers that probably not one-fifth of those in attendance can be accommodated at "Tieadquarters." For a period of some eighteen years the S. A. F. invari- ably announced its official headquarters as at its conven- tion hall and to the general satisfaction of the members, the Executive Committee always deeming it inexpedi- ent to accord special privilege to any one hotel and discreetly steering clear of this mischief-breeding practice which may be all right for a society of one or two hundred members but in an organization as large as the S. A. F. is prolific in discontent for those who fail to secure accommodations in the privileged house and more or less discomfort for those who do manage to set in. April 11, 1914 HORTICULTURE 565 A PROMISING SEEDLING CARNA- TION. The cut shows Frank niiida, of Farmiugdale. Long Island, N. Y., with an armful of his sensational white car- nation, a cro^ between Prosperity and Enchantress, which he has been grow- ing for the past five years and which will be introduced probably next sea- son. This seedling took second prize for vase of 100 white. Matchless win- ning 1st. Every bloom exhibited measured four inclies or over, and its wonderful keeping qualities were well shown by the fine condition of the blooms at the close of the show. Mr. Dinda is building a new range exclu- sively for this carnation. King con- struction and Kroeschell boiler and piping system. The accompanying pic- ture was badly focussed, but it suf- fices to show the remarkable size of the blooms. MUSHROOMS IN CELLAR. I wi.sb to .isk a question in regard to growing mushrooms in a cellar. I liave a box in ttie cellar where the temperature has l)een nil along very close to 70 degrees, that is, wlien I put the thermometer under the cover on top of the box, which is a cover fixed up of paper. I planted the spawn tlie first of February, had straw placed over it until I noticed the shoots coming up through the soil. Now the surface of the loam, in the box, is all over with white shoots just long and thin like a bnd, but a few days ago I got two good big musliroonis from it and not one since. I watered it when it began to look dry and have taken good care of it. I placed about eight inches of horse manure, well turned over, in the bottom of this box, damped it well, did all things according to directions and now I'd like to know if I ought to have good mushrooms liy this time. Hoping you will give me your oiunion on same, I am. Yours truly, Campello, Mass. P. A. McC. Mushrooms are such a precarious and uncertain crop that it would be impossible to say, unless one saw the conditions, why more of the fungi have not appeared. You should be cutting mushrooms now, if as you say, the bed has spawned on the first of February; but it very often happens that even when all the requirements are followed carefully the bed is a failure. Tem- perature and the atmospheric condi- tions are two matters of great im- portance, and we think a temperature of 70° considerably higher than is de- sirable. A moist atmosphere and a temperature of 55° would be much more suitable. A FLOWER SHOW QUESTION. Editor of HoRTtctTLTUKE; Dear Sir: It seems to me that some methods should be devised whereby the bona fide gardener would be able to obtain admittance to all flower shows without being compelled to pay for every time he re-enters, and to be able to enter without temptation to subterfuge to escape payment. In dis- cussing this matter with several gar- deners who attended the New York show one told me that he had paid no less than eight times to get into the show, and another that he had gone in a backway and escaped pay- ment altogether. Surely both methods are entirely unnecessary and I would suggest that for the gardener who travels from a distance and intends to make the show his headquarters for appointments during the week or for the duration of the show, a lump sum might be paid to cover that period. A strange fact in regard to many of the wholesale exhibitors of plants was that they had not a representative to explain their exhibit to the public, with only a tew exceptions, and ap- parently these booked many orders. I think the sundriesmen, in every case, had an attendant, but not so the plants- men. Ver.non T. Sherwood. Charlestown, N. H. OH, EVER'THING'S A-GOIN'. When ever'thing's a-goin' like she's got a-goin', now — The maple sap a-drippin', and the buds on ever' bough A-sort o' reachin' up-ards all a-trlmblln', ever' one. Like 'bout a million brownie fists a-shakin' at the sun. The children want their shoes oft 'fore their breakfast, and the spring Is here so good and plenty that the old hen has to sing! When things is goln' this a-way, w'y, that's the sign, you know, That ever'thing's a-goin' like we like to see ber go! Oh, ever'thing's a-goin' like we like to see her go ! Old winter's up and dusted, with his dratted frost and snow. The ice is out o' the crick ag'in, the freeze is out the ground, And you'll see faces thawin', too, ef you'll ]es' look around — The bluebird landin' home ag'ln, and glad to git the chance, 'Cause here's where he belongs at; that's a settled circumstance. And him and Mr. Robin now'si a chunln' fer the show. Oh, ever'thing's a-goin' like we like to see her go ! The sun ain't jes' p'tendin' now — the ba'm is in the breeze — The trees '11 soon be green as grass, and grass as green as trees. The buds is all jes' eechln', and the dog- wood down the run l8 bound to bust out laughln' 'fore another week is done. The bees is wakin', gapy-like, and rum- blin' fer tbeir buzz, A-thinkin', ever wakefuler, of other days that wuz — When all the land was orchard blooms and clover, don't you know. Oh, ever'thin's a-goin' like we like to see her go ! —James Whiteomb Blley. ACACIA PUBESCENS MEETS ITS MASTER. Acacia pubescens is notoriously a bad propagator. But was there ever a problem in propagation too hard for .lackson Dawson? In (his picture we have this invincible veteran plant '' "'^''^''^l^^^^^^H j^^m ! I Jp*^t*-^ mBsT jBiB&.^iMC^L_'*llBL jffV^; ^^^^HvaMK -^BS ''^^^^^I ^^^H^.i propagator standing alongside of three plants of Acacia pubescens which were grafted one year ago last July. Notice the height. Can you beat it? HARDY DWARF-GROWING EVERGREENS. Will any reader of HORTICULTUHB name six varieties of evergreens not over four or five feet at maturity which are perfectly hardy in this section? Is there any reason why evergreens should not be planted on the south side of a residence? Swampscott, Mass. A. B. Replying to the foregoing inquiry re- garding evergreens, we would say, that we find evergreens when well estab- lished generally withstand drought or heat better than deciduous trees or shrubs. They, therefore, and particular- ly the dwarfer varieties, are very use- ful for planting on the south side and close to a building where on account of heat and scarcity of moisture shrubs of many kinds would not succeed. The following named varieties of ever- greens are very hardy and are dwarf and can be used in grouping to good advantage. Juniperus Chinensis argentea, J. Japonica aurea, J. sabina, J. tamari- cifolia, J. Pfitzeriana. Plcea Gregoriana, P. pumila, P. pygmea. Pinus mughus. Taxus cuspidata, T. c. brevlfolia. Thuya globosa, T. Hoveyi, T. minima. John Kirkegaabd. Bedford, Mass. 566 HOETICULTUEE April 11, 1914 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTI- CULTURISTS. Directors' Meeting. The annual meeting of the Board of Directors of the Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticultur- ists was held at the Parker House, Boston, Mass., March 17th and 18th, 1914. Present: President Theodore Wirth, Vice-President Patricli Welch, Secretary John Young, Treasurer Wm. F. Kasting, ex-President John K. M. L. Farquhar; directors, Charles H. Totty, John A. Evans, August Poehl- mann, Thomas Roland, J. A. Peterson and J. J. Hess, also W. F. Gude, the Washington representative, and George Asmus, chairman of the National [Flower Show Committee. I Mr. Farquhar and the Boston mem- jbers of the Board had made every ar- rangement in advance, so that the jwork of the Board was transacted iwithout any delays or intermissions. Luncheon and dinner had been pro- vided for in an adjoining room, so no time was lost in journeying to places of refreshment and the meetings of the Board were practically continuous. JThe local members reported in detail as to the progress already made to- ward carrying out the details of the convention, and that for the Outdoor Planting Exhibition a plot of ground containing about ten acres in the Back Bay section had been obtained and was being prepared and laid out for the use of the society. It was decided that the Outdoor Planting Exhibition should be known hereafter as the "Convention Gar- den." It was decided that details connected therewith be left in the hands of the local committee. The prices to be charged for space are to tie not less than 5 cents per square £oot and not to exceed 10 cents per square toot; as this plot of ground is in the Park Department a charge for rental could not be made, and the 5 to 10 cents per square foot will be charged for the care and maintenance of the exhibit; carrying out the ar- rangement made with the authorities of Boston. It was necessary that the sum of $1,500 be deposited with the Treasurer of the City of Boston, to assure the city against any losses which might occur. Any profits that may be derived from the Convention Garden will be turned into the treas- ury of the society. Awards for the exhibits in the Con- vention Garden will be in the form of medals, certificates, or diplomas; there will be no money prizes. Allot- ment of space and the management of the Convention Garden will be under the supervision of the Advisory Com- mittee, but under the direct manage- ment of James B. Shea, Deputy Com- missioner of Parks. The President is authorized to appoint five judges for the Convention Garden. Mechanics Building was selected as the place in which to hold the indoor trade exhibition. In this building there will be 40,000 square feet of available space. The rules governing same and the prices for space are to be the same as charged at the con- vention held in Minneapolis. The rule regarding si.^ns was amended so that the official sign should not cost more than $3.00. A preliminary programme was pre- sented by the committee appointed for the purpose, and the completion of same was left to the President, Vice- President and Secretary. It was de- cided to have a three-day business convention, the fourth day being set aside for entertainment. Messrs. Roland, Farquhar and Hess were appointed a committee to con- sider the proper standardization of flower pots. This committee is to re- port at the meeting of the Board of Directors to be held in Boston before the next convention. It was recommended that the society join the L'Unlon Horticol Profession- elle International, the fee for same be- ing $10.00. It was decided that the Hotel Cop- ley-Plaza be selected as headquarters for the society during the time of the convention. The local committee will publish in the trade papers a list of all the other hotels, and rates, at a later date. Appropriations were made for different purposes for carrying on the work of the society, for the pres- ent year. President Wirth appointed Charles E. Critchell as chairman of the Com- mittee on Sports. The Secretary's and Treasurer's re- ports were referred to an Auditing Committee and found to be correct. These reports had previously been audited by a firm of certified public accountants in Buffalo. The action of the treasurer in depositing the funds of the society in the different banks mentioned in his report was approved. The question of "Afliliation" was given careful consideration by the meeting, and George Asmus, W. F. Kasting, and J. J. Hess were appointed a committee to devise plans for aflili- ation; such plans could then be pre- sented to the different organizations stating what the society would be willing to do towards bringing about affiliation. This committee is to re- port at the meeting of the Board pre- vious to the convention, mileage to be allowed the members of this commit- tee for one meeting only in a central city. George Asmus gave a detailed re- port of the progress on the work be- ing done towards the next National Flower Show, to be held in Philadel- phia, in 1916, and states that he and the other members of the committee were on their way to Philadelphia to inspect the building where the next National Flower Show will be held. It was decided that the public should not be admitted to the indoor Trade Exhibition which is to be held at the Mechanics Building at the time of the convention. Mr. Gude presented final resolu- tions as offered by his committee. John Young, Secretary. FLORISTS' CLUB OF PHILADEL- PHIA. Professor Nissly, from State Col- lege was the attraction at the monthly meeting of the Florists' Club on the 7th inst. He was scientifically all to the good; but the Florists' Club is a different proposition from Susquehan- na County. Many of the members at the wind-up seemed to think that the "two-0-four" for cow fertilizer was a good idea- — if they only could get it. One member said he had a few car- loads for three dollars and was in- stantly besieged! So the price went up, until the professor's dictum seemed to be a joke. The chemical composi- tion of the hog and the hen product were lauded to the skies by the pro- fessor, but the flower growers seemed to feel they had gone through that long ago — and still stood by the good old cow — no matter what Ohio College had to say. We feel that this experi- ence must be a very refreshing and illuminating one for State College, and look for great results in their further teachings. If they will keep near to the big growers of Philadelphia they will come pretty near to giving a few pointers to the rest of the country. And even they (the big growers) don't know such a terrible lot. Said the pro- fessor: "If you see sorrel in a field, it needs lime." Why? He didn't know ■ — he took the word of the plant tor it! That's how far science has advanced. But I knew that when I was a kid forty years ago cutting tansys on the pasture as a penalty for being fresh to people older than myself. The moral of all this is: Don't get the big head merely because you are from a college. It's the iconoclasts who real- ly find out things in the long run. keep tabs tor yourself. G. C. W. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. The Hubbard Medal. At the Rose Exhibition of last week the matter of awarding the Hubbard medal was an important feature that was omitted, for the reason that it was felt to be something that no one wanted to make a mistake about. The plan was for the Executive Committee and the Judges to have de- cided upon this on Monday the 23rd. At that time a free discussion oc- curred as well as could be, and a com- mittee of three were appointed to sub- mit a list of eligible roses that had been introduced within the last five years. This was done on Thursday afternoon, the 28th, and fairly gone over. In the mean time one and an- other had been interviewed upon the subject and all felt that the awarding of the medal carried with it a great deal of weight, that we had two dis- tinct classes of roses — the climbing and the bush rose, also the special greenhouse varieties. A vote was taken in which Excelsa and Radiance, representing two classes of roses were voted upon, and the vote was a tie. The two classes being so different it was not felt that they really could be judged one against the other, so a April 11, 1914 HORTICULTUKE 56T NEW BEDFORD HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. At the regular monthly meetinK of the New Bedford, Mass., Horticultural Society, held in Library Hall on Mon- day evening, April 6, after a short busi- ness session those present listened to a very pleasing and instructive talk on gladioli by B. Hammond Tracy of Wen- ham. Mr. Tracy not only held his audience with his descriptions of methods employed in production of flowers, exhibiting and arranging for home decoration, but also created con- siderable enthusiasm along this line which will doubtless help materially in bringing the gladioli to the front in our September exhibition. Three new members were elected. W. F. Turner. HELIOTROPE, fine short bushy plants, 2Vt in., .$1.75 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. COLEUS, Golden Bedder and Verschaffeltll or mixed R. C, 60c. per 100; $5.00 per 1000. LOBELIA, Katherine Mallard, dwarf dou- ble R. C, $1.00 per 100; 214 In. pot, $1.75 per 100. FUCHSIAS, 214 In. pot, $1.75 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. FEVERFEW, Little Gem, $2.00 per 100. VINCA8, 214 in. pot, $2.00 per 100; 3 in. pot. $4.00 per 100; 4 in. pot. $8.00 per 100. . AGERATIIM, 2>4 in. pot, $1.50 per 100; $12.00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS 8PRENGBRI, 2% in. pot, $2.00 per 100; 3 in., $3.00 per 100 strong. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSCS, 4 In. pot, $6.00 per 100 strong. DRACAENA INDIVISA, 4 in. pot, $8.00 per 1(10. ENGLISH IVY, R. C. $1.50 per 100. .ACHVRANTHES LINDENIl, 2% In. pot, $1.50 per 100. TRADESCANTIA, in 3 varieties, E. C. $1.00 per 100. J. E. FELTHOUSEN 154 Van Vranlien Ave., SCHENECTADY, N. Y. iviY <»i.Ar>i-r Winter Orchid Sweet Pea are grown by over 3000 growers this winter. If you have not seen them in flower, ask your nearest grower and see for yourself. Nothing will pay bet- ter in the next ten years than these popular fiowers. New seed will be ready In August. To plant one house 20x100 will not cost you over $15.00. Write for information to tbe ORIG- INATOR, ANT.C.ZVOLANEK Sweet Pea Ranch LOMPOC, CALIF. Per lOO Poi For Prompt Shipment Lilium Giganteum 7-9 in. (300 bulbs to case) $7.00 $fO.M 8-9 in. (260 bulbs to case) $8.60 $7S.M A. Henderson & Co. M9 RITBB ST., OHIOAOO. proposition was made to put up a sec- ond gold medal of equal value to the Hubbard medal so the two classes could be recegnized. This met with general favor, but no decision was ar- rived at, and it was deferred until a later meeting of the Executive Com- mittee, while in the meantime we should endeavor to obtain the opinion of some of the best informed people upon the subject. Benj. Hammond, Secy. 1 HE AC O C KS K E N T I A5 i JOSEPH' H«AJlOC1t^ COMPANY WY N C O T E. PA. DRACAENA CANES OF PROVEN QUALITY Orders boolied for importations of Ter- mlnalis, Fragrans. Massangeana, LIndeni, Amabiils, Baptistl, Shepherd!. Youngii, Lord Wolseley, Marguerite Story, Guil- foylel, Giadstonei, Imperialis, Knerkii, Orlginalis, Stricta grandis, Regina, Tits- worthii. Gracilis, Braziliensis, Godsefflana, Superhuni, Saoderlana. COLIN CAMPBELL, ^^\lTy^Tdr''' ORCHIDS W« ■pMiaiUe In Orchid* and con offer joi •nytlilnK yon may need In tliat Une •' attractive price*. Oar Catalogue on appltcatlon LAGER & HURRELL. ^"n^T" ORCHIDS Largtit Importara, Exporter*, Groweri and Hybridists in the Wo.ld 5ANDER, 5t. Alban 5, Bngland and 258 Broadway, Roam 721 NEW YORK CITY ORCHIDS SHiipmen-ts FRESH IMPORTATIONS— SEMI-ESTAB- LISHED AND ESTABLISHED Cattle.vas, Dendrobiums, Oncidiums, Miltonias, Lae- lias, etc. Our reputation guarantees all orders. Send for full price lists. FREEMAN ORCHID CO.,Fall River. Mass. OFROMIDS Established Plants and Freshly Imported Julius Roehrs Co« Rutherford, N. J. From 2 and 2ii in. PoU 100,000 Geraniums 8. A. Nutt, Poltevlne, Grant, Rlcard, Buchner, FaTorlte, Montmort, Doyle, Viand, etc., $2.40 per 100; 120.00 per 1000. 2^4-lnch Heliotropes, 3 varieties; Lan- tauas. 6 varietie*; Marguerites, 3 varietiee, $2.7.") per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Corre- spondence •elicited. ALONZO J. BRYAN. Wa.hin«ton. New Ji»ey SILVER PINK SNAPDRAGON From R«'«»(l Is tlie most produotlre variety In e-vistence. Price of plants : $8.00 per 100; 200 for $5.00; $30.00 per 1000. Seed: $1.00 per plit. ; 3 for $2.50; 1 for $6.00. Cash. G. S. RA.MSBIIRG, Somerswortli, N. H. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Have You Heard of the Cap Family? There are seven sisters and we have them all ready for im- mediate delivery. These are the finest varieties for pot plants ever introduced at $10.00 per hundred. CHARLES H. TOTTY MADISON, N.J. CHRYSANTHEMUMS AH the Best Co!r,niercial Kinds Including Pompons, Anemones, Single and Early- flowering. Kind- ly let us quote your requirements. ELMER D. SMITH & CO. ADRIAN, MICH. CHRYSANTHEMUMS — ROOTED CUTTINGS - John Shrtmpton. Nagoya, Patty, Uoahs. Chrysolora. -.«« $3.00 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. Early Snow, Glory Paclflc, Harry »I»y, Jennie Nonin, Moneymaker, Uajor Bonnaffon, Polly Rose. Paclfle Su- preme. Robt. Halllday. Smlth'e Ad- vanre. White Bonnaffon. $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. Wood Brothers FISHKILL, N. Y. Natural— Four Standaid Grades. Colored — Twenty Standard Colors. We are headquarters— always e»."7 Mveral hundred bales in stock. Can ■falp any grade In any quantity at a moment's notice. Btkle (226 lbs.) loU or less. Write tor prices and terms. McHUTCHISON & CO. ™!i/ 1 T E IQ Nurserymen and Florists, RUTHERFORD, N.J. THE FRANINGHAM NURSERIES 200 ACRES, TREES, SHRUBS, EVERGREENS, VINES, ROSES, ETC. W. B. WHITTIER & {CO. I'l'l'liPMl li |deal| "■'■I'I'I'I'I.M-I FINE STOCK OF RHODODENDRONS, „ ., KALMIAS AND bend for Price List ANDROMEDAS. FRAMINGHAM, MASS. 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 Deacriptive Catalogue for the asking THE BAY STATE NURSERIES, North Abington. Maw Nursery Stock Fruit aiid Oraamental Trew. BliralM, Small Fruits. CiMnatta, Ktt»»h— and Boa«a. Write for Trade Ust. W. & T. SMITH COMPANY, Geneva, N.:T. HOLLAND NURSERIES BB8T HABDT BHODODBNDBOMB. AZALKAB, OOmrSBS, OLBUATU. H. P. B08B8. SHRUBS, AlTD HBB- BACKOCS PLAMTS. P. OUWERKERK, 211 lui SL. Weatimtin Him P. a. N,. 1. N. 1. Poinsettia Pulcherrima Nice strong plants from 2 1-2-in. pots, $6.00 per 100; $55.00 per 1000 AZALKAS. CYCLAiMEN, LILACS A. SCHULTHEIS COLLEC<^ POINT, N.Y. CHILDS' GLADIOLI Send for List JOHN LEWIS GHILDS FLOWERFIELD, L. I., N. Y. ROBERT CRAIG CO. ROSES, PALMS, anecorati\e Plants. MARKET and 49th STREETS, PHILADELPHIA. PA. CYCLAMEN Beat strata In existeBee. 4 inch fM.eo 5 Inch MJM 6 Inch 7».0« THOMAS ROUND. Nabaiit, Mass. When Writing to Advertisers Please Men- tion Horticulture OnO HEINECKEN Horticultural Agency AV1iit«ball Bids., 17 Battery PUaa NEW YORK Sole American Representative •f: J. HEINS SONS. HftUtenliek (Germany) Fruit Tree Stocls, Forest Trees, Hedge Plants. E. NECBBRT. Wandsbek (Germany) Lily of the Valley, Lilacs for Forcing. A. KEILiHOLZ, Quedlinbnrg (Germany) High-grade Vegetable Seeds. H. ZTP & CO., Lisse (Holland) Wholesale Bulbgrowers, Specialty Hyacinths. Also Holland and Belgium stock, a* Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Palms, etc WRITE FOR PRICES. Mention HORTICDLTDRB when wrltlnt SCOTCH HEATHER Per 100 Callnna Vulgaris. Lavender and white v;;--;,--*^^'* Newer and choicer vars. (Alportii, etc.) 20.00 Also many other important Ground- Covers, such as tinnn Piu-histima Canbyi /A"" V ";U\' fs'nn Ar■•>■"" (Not less than 25 at the '\hoye rates) Write tor our Catalogue which has many other attractive Ground-Covers and Rocl£ery Plants, as well as a full line of Herba- ceous Plants, Shrubs, Trees and Vines. Eastern Nurseries HENRY S. UAWSON, Mgr., Jamaica Plain, Mass. BREGK-ROBINSON NURSERIES LEXINGTON, MASS. BOSTON, MASS. A larse and complete aMortment or Evergreen and Deciduous Tree*, Shrubs, Roses, Vines, Herbaceous Perennials and Bedding Plant* Mmz\ Nurseryman Otft '•1 organ ef the American A»- sociaaon of Nurserymen. Clrc«la- tlon a.-nong the trade only. Pub- lished Monthly. Sabscriptlon price (1.00 per year. Foreign snbscrip- tlons »1.60 per year. In advance. Sample copy free upon application from those to the trade enclosing their business card. National Nurseryman Pub. Co., Inc.- 218 Livingston Building ROCHESTER, NEW YORK Evergreen and Deciduous TREES LARGE SPECIMENS ROBIN HILL NURSERY CHELMSFORD, MASS. 570 HORTICULTURE April 11. 1914 SEED TRADE AMERICAN SEED TRADE- ASSOCIATION Offlcers — President, Cbas. C. Massie, Minneapolis, ^Llnn. ; let Tice-president, i. M. Lopton, Mattitock. N. Y.; 2nd rice - president, W. F. Therl£lldson, PmlBeoville. O.: secretary, C. E. Ken- del; assibtant Neoretary, S. F. Willard, Jr., both of CIcTclAnd, O. Parcel Post Popular. The mail order houses, and in fact the seed trade as a. whole, appear to be much gratified by the ruling of the Post Office Department allowing the sending of seeds, bulbs, etc., by parcel post. Why this was not permitted at the introduction of the system, not even the post office officials themselves are able to explain. It simply illus- trates the truth of the theory of evo- lution— they have simply grown to it. Dull Business. Local trade from Chicago eastward is and has been very bad, which is largely chargeable to the weather. What share is due to the general busi- ness depression can only be surmised. A numljer of seed houses having a very large trade with private estates report a considerable falling off in business from old customers, and say that the new ones are just about keep- ing the volume of business on a level with last year. It is quite possible that after the spring really opens con- ditions may very materially improve. Let us hope so! Panama-Pacific Opening, An item from Geo. Hough Perry, taking exception to statements made in this paper expressing doubts about the Panama-Pacific Exposition open- ing on time, is worthy of attention. There is no disposition on the part of this paper to damage in any way the prospects of the Exposition or to find fault with the management. They sim- ply were influenced by experience, and that experience is that not a single international exposition has been ready on time. To be sure, the open- ing has taken place on schedule, but in many instances the buildings and grounds were not complete, and the exhibits were not in place for many weeks after the formal opening. If our San Francisco friends can estab- lish a new record, we shall be among the first to congratulate them, and in the meantime will accept their word for it and wish them every success. Mild Winter in 'Northwest. We have learned that the past win- ter has been an exceedingly mild one In the far Northwest, particularly in Montana and Idaho. It is reported that the snowfall has been the lightest in twenty years, and as their water supply for irrigation purposes is largely derived from the melting snows in the mountains, many old- timers are fearful of a water famine this coming summer, and consequent- ly a very serious shortage in crops. We are advised that they are having an unusually early spring, and that grain and other seeds are being planted at this early date. The ranch- ers are evidently eager to get full benefit of the spring moisture which it is hoped will carry the crops along A Coldweli ifotnr Hftnmtrr an tho grounds of yohn D, Rockeffller^ s fstatr, Pocantia Hiih, .Vcw York TO keep turf in good condition you must have a good lawn mower. Those who want and know the best, always use Coldweli Mowers. "Coldweli" means to lawn mowers what "Kodak" means to cameras. Each is a leader in its line. Coldweli Lawn Mowers are used on all the principal golf links in America, by the U. S. Goverment, and scores of parks and private estates. Coldweli Lawn Mowers are made in 150 different" styles and sizes. Send us your name and address and we will mail you an illustrated catalogue, with an interesting booklet on the care of turf. "Always use the best. The best is I the cheapest. Coldweli Lawn Mowers are the best." Coldweli Lawn Mower Co. Newburgh, New York Philadelphia Chicago MrK.S. OF H.*XD, HORSE AND MOTOR I'OWFK L.VWN MOWEKS so far that they may be able to tide over the much-feared drought which is liable to come durin.g June and July. Should the present fears mate- rialize those who are carrying stocks of garden seeds may find that they have money at interest, as, despite the pretty general impression that peas are in great surplus, we do not believe there . is anywhere near enough to meet another year's requirements, and that a fair crop the coming summer would be readily absorbed both by the seed trade and the canners. Next Canners' Convention. We are advised that a meeting of the Committee on Location to decide the place for holding the next Can- ners' Convention is to be held in the very near future, and we may be able to announce the decision of this Com- mittee in our next issue. We under- stand California and San Francisco have a strong lead, though this does not necessarily imply that the conven- tion must go there. Forging to the Front. Among the mail order houses which are forging to the front we may men- tion the Joseph Harris Co. of Cold- water, N. Y. This concern in a quiet way and without any fireworks has continued to grow until it can now be readily figured among the large mail order seed houses of the country. This success is mainly due to the able man- April 11, lliH HORTICULTURE 571 CCi IVI 99 The New French Hydrangeas For Memorial Day We can still furnish plants, now- stored in cold frames and which, if given geranium house conditions, will flower fine for Decoration Day. At the prices we quote you will find them a profitable investment. We particularly recommend the 6 inch and 7-inch pot stock. AVAIiANCHE. A spleudid, large, white witb a well estnb- lislied reput.'ition ; an easy variety to force. BOT.ANI.sTE I'ELTEKEAU. Enormous fiower.s of a pretty mauve rose. BOIIQI'ET KOSE. Large trusses of rosy amber, turning to hriglit pinUi a favorite witb all growers. DENTELLE. Entirely distinct, deeply fringed flower of a creamy-wbite color; it is not suited for forcing; but for Decoration Day and later flowering it is very valuable. E. G. HILL. Tbis is by far tbe best pink variety for early forcing tbat we bave yet tried. Trusses of Immeuse size; • ■olor a most pleasing shade of pink which does not fade; growth vigorous, foliage of a pea-green color large and attractive. It is one of the easiest to force, coming into flower as early as Mme. Emile Mouillere. FBAICHEUB. Very large, regularly shaped flowers, white, delicately suffused with rose; very free flowering. GENERAL DE VIBRAYE. A favorite wherever seen ; very large heads of bright rose-colored flowers; a splendid early forcing variety. L.* LORB.4INE. Very large flowers, pale rose, turning to bright pink; has become a general favorite. MME. A. RIVERAIN. Superb bright rose color; very vigor- ous and floriferous. MME. E. MOUILLERE. Probably the most popular white variety on the market to day; an early, easy variety to force. MME. MAURICE HAM.'VR. A delicate flesh-rose color. A vigorous grower, the individual flowers as well as the trusses being very large. One of the easist to force early. MME. RAYMOND. Large trusses of perfectly round flowers of a transparent white, passing to a tender rose. MLLE. AGNES BARILLET. A splendid white; flowers large and very freely produced. MLLE. DE TREMAULT. As the result of our own trials, we are convinced that this variety is the best very large- flowered white yet introduced. As free flowering as any, of splendid, erect habit, producing flower heads as large as the old popular Otaksa. MLLE. RENEE GAILLARD. Very large panicles of milky white, irregularly dentated flowers. MOUSSELINE. A beautiful mauve rose, with cream-colored center: the flower heads are large and held erect; a fine acquisition. MONT ROSE. Immense panicles of clear flesh rose, entirely distinct. One of tbe best very early-flowering varieties. MONS. O. RENAULT. Very large flowers of a bright rose, with carmine reflex; very free and easily forced. ORNE.MENT. Large, pretty mauve-pink flowers; very free flowering. RADIANT. At the International Show in New York last spring. Radiant was the one variety which attracted much attention. It is an easy variety to force, of a splendid, rich, live rose carmine, entirely distinct from all others. RONSARD. Flowers and trusses very large, of a beautiful rose tint. SOUVENIR DE MME. E. ClIAUTABD. One of the very best, of splendid, erect habit, very robust, medium-sized heads, of bright rose-colored flowers; one of the very best of the Bouquet Rose type. SENATEUR HENRI DAVID. Another splendid rose-colored vnrietv, with red reflections, flowers produced in immense l.irce beads; on the style of La Lorraine, but an earlier bloomer. :l-in. Doz. Price of New Fn l-in. pots 5-in. pots (>-in. pots pots 100 Doz. 100 Doz. 100 Each $2.50 $20.00 fi.OO .$30.00 $0.50 .... 2..50 20.00 4.00 30.00 .50 $7.00 2.50 20.00 4.00 30.00 ... .... 2.50 20.00 4.00 30.00 .50 20.00 4.00 .30.00 .... 2.50 20.00 4.00 30.00 .50 8.0O 2.50 20.00 8.00 2.50 20.00 50 .... 2.50 20.00 4.00 .30.00 ... 8.00 2.50 20.00 4.00 30.00 ... 7.00 2.50 20.00 4.00 .30.00 ... .... 2.50 20.00 4.00 .30.00 .50 ench Hydrange 3-in. ] Doz. Mile. .*gnes Barillet Mile, de Tremault Mile. Renee Gaillarrt . . .$1.00 Mons. O. Renault 1.25 Mont Rose 1.00 Mousseltne 1.00 as ^ots 100 $7.66 8.00 7.00 7.00 20.66 7.66 7.00 5-in. pots B-in. pots Doz. 100 Doz. 100 $2..=)0 $20.00 $4.00 $30.00 2.50 20.00 4.00 30.00 2.50 20.00 4.00 30.00 2.50 20.00 2.50 20.00 4.00 30.00 2.50 20.00 2.50 20.00 2.50 20.66 4.66 30.66 2.50 20.00 4.00 30.00 2.50 20.00 4.00 30.00 ^■■■- 7-ln. pots Each $0.50 Botaniste Pelterean. . . ISoaquet Rose !$i'.66 .50 .50 .50 E. Ci. Hill . 2.50 .50 General cle Vibraye. . . . 1.25 . 1.25 ; 1.25 . 1.00 Ornement Radiant 2.50 .50 Mme. A. Riverain Mme. E. MouiUere Mine. Maurice Ilamar, Mme. Ravniond Ronsard Senateur Henri David.. 1.00 Souv. de Mme. E. Chau- tard 1.00 ..50 .50 The prices quoted above are intended for the trade only. HEIIMRY A. DIRE£:R, Inc 714-716 CHestntit St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. J 572 HORTICULTURE April 11, 1914 agement of S. M. Harris and a young- er but very brilliant sister, who has elected to remain wit;h him and assist in the building up of their business. Those who have had dealings with this company have only words of warm praise for them. Another concern which Is worthy of passing mention is the F. A. Sherman Co., Albany, N. Y. Mr. Sherman was for many years the senior partner in the firm of Sherman iV Eberle. Some five years ago Mr. Eberle bought out Mr. Sherman and for about two years the latter was out of the seed busi- ness; then he began again and his success must be most gratifying to him, and, we may add. very deserving. Free Seeds According to the Water- bury Idea. These are the days when the con- stituent at home is reminded that he has a representative of his interests as a citizen at the seat of government in Washington. There is no doubt about it, for has he not been sent several packages of seeds, — flower, vegetable and fruit? There are many who re- ceive the seeds and throw them on a shelf to be forgotten. Many others have found them worth while experi- menting with and not a few in all communities have succeeded in mak- ing attractive flower gardens or vege- table gardens without going to any expense except the investment of a little time for planting and for attend- ing the plants from time to time dur- ing the growing season. More should make use of the free seeds which are so generously passed around by the members of congress. The government asks only that those who do plant government seeds will take the trouble to send in a report on their success with the seeds used and their theories as to the reasons for the success or failure of their par- Kelway & Son Wholesale Growers to the Trade of Choice Stocks of GARDEN, FARM AND FLOWER SEEDS Please Write Now for Our CONTRACT PRICES Langport, Eng. NEW CROP SEEDS FOR FLORISTS Ask for 1914 Catalogaes Joseph Breck & Sons Corp. Seedsmen 47-54 No. Market St., BOSTON, MASS. ticular experiments. There is no real obligation to do this, but some valu- able information as to soil conditions and local problems in agriculture has been gathered from contributions of persons who have experimented with government seeds. — Watcrbury (Conn. J Republican . Free Seeds — Another View. I have been watching very closely what you say about the free seed business. I know that Mr. Ashbrook, M. C, of our old district, is sending free seeds to farmers in the new dis- trict of which he will be a resident. I also noticed a news item in a daily paper that free seeds were coming to Findlay, O., by the wagon-load from two opposing statesmen. Why would it not be a good idea to try to find out the total cost of the free seed distribution from the time it is brought up in Congress until they are delivered by the rural carrier, then all farm papers print the names of members of Congress who vote for free seeds, and dub them the "free seed pork barrel statesmen?" Also the grangers and other farm organi- zations should resolve to work and vote against any member of Congress who persists in distributing free seeds at public expense. — "A Farmer," in 'Nat'l Stockman and Farmer.' Wayne County, 0. Imported Red Clover Seed. The seed importation act of August 24, 1912, does not directly prohibit the importation of seeds on account of low vitality. It does, however, prohibit the importation of those seeds men- tioned in the act when they contain 3 per cent, or more of weed seeds. As red clover seed, which germinates poorly, usually contains more than 3 per cent, of weed seeds the enforce- ment of the act has resulted in keep- ing red clover seed of low vitality out of the country. During the last four months 101 lots of red clover seed, aggregating over 31/2 million pounds, have been imported into the United States. Ger- mination tests of this seed made by the seed laboratory of the United States Department of Agriculture show an average of 97 per cent, of live seed, the poorest lot containing 89 per cent. This is in marked contrast to the con- dition which existed in 1906. One million pounds of the red clover seed imported that year germinated less than .59 per cent. Chicago Seed Notes. The Leonard Seed Co. report onion sets are practically cleaned up. Had the weather been warmer the shortage would have been more keenly felt and even at this late day there are prob- abilities that there will be a large de- mand for set.s that will go unfilled, when spring opens in earnest. All im- portant varieties of cabbage seeds are scarce, owing to the heavy demand. Last year the amount of cabbages grov/n was insufficient and market gar- deners are seeing to it, that this mis- take is not repeated this year. They also note a shortage in the common varieties of flower seeds as four o'clocks, etc. Continued damp weather has made sales of lawn grass seed par- ticularly good. Mail "N^l^"" Your Order Today QUEEN OF THE MARKET Ejctra Early Trade Pkt. Oz. White ?0.20 10.76 Blush Fink 30 .76 Rose Pinls 20 .76 Light Blue 20 .76 Dark Blue 20 .76 Crimson 20 .76 Choice mixed 20 .66 MICHELL'S improved; Semples' Branching Aster Lavender 30 1.00 Shell Pink 30 1.00 White 30 1.00 Rose Fink 30 1.00 Furple 30 1.00 Crimson 30 1.00 Choice mi.xed 30 1.00 ASTER, INVINCIBLE Blue 30 1.60 Crimson 30 1.50 Lavender 30 1.60 Rose Fink JO 1.60 White 30 1.60 Mixed 30 l.«S Write for Wtolesale Catalog. MICHELL'S Seed House Dept. Q. 518 Market St., Phila., Pa. J. W. Ednmiilsan, Up. M. W. WlinaBis, Sec'; Cayfomia Seed Growers Association, Inc. Growers For Wholesale Dealers SAX JOSB OALIFOBHTLA "SEEDS WITH A LINEAGE" Seeds with a generation of finest flowers and vegetables back of tbetn — carefully selected — really tested. Write today for Catalog. CARTER'S TESTED SEEDS, Inc. 166 Chamber of Commerce Bldg. Boston, Mass. Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA. BLrE LIST OF W^^OLESALE PRICES MAILED ONLY TO THOSE WHO PLANT FOR pwnpTT S. S. SKIDELSKY & CO. BULBS, PLANTS and SEEDS 1218 Betz Bldg., Philadelphia Catalogue on application Gold Storage Valley Of finest quality for Early and L^te forc- ing in cases of 1000, 500 and 250 pips at $16 per 1000. All expenses paid. Corp. of CHAS. F. MEYER 99 Warren Street, NEW YORK April 11, 1914 HOETICULTURE 573 FARQUHAR'S EVERGREEN LAWN GRASS SEED In making or renovating a lawn, much depends on the Grass Seed Mixture used. Why not have the best ? Our Lawn Grass Mixtures are all composed of the finest quality seeds, and under normal conditions, should produce the best results. The formulas used are the result of a lifelong experience with grasses adapted to lawn making in this country. Special Mixtures for — Shady Places, Putting Greens, Fair Greens, Sea Shore, Tennis Courts, Terraces Catalogue on application R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., Boston, Mass. SOW EARLY SEASONABLE SEEDS STOCKS, ASTERS, VINCA, VERBENA, CYCLAMEN, CINERARIA, SWEET PEAS, ETC. Write for 1914 lllualrated Catalogue BURiMEi-r-r B SEEDSMEN 98 Chambers St, NEW YORK SEEDS for the FLORIST ASTERS— Rawson's Mid-summer Flowers early in August and continues until frost. Bright Rose, Purple, Lavender, Shell Pink, Pure White, Finest Mixed Trade Pkt. 35c.; Oz. $2.00 Sweet Peas, Cyclamen, Petunia, Verbena, Lily of the Valley from our own Cold Storage Plant. Our trade list mailed on application FOTTLER, FISKE, RAWSON CO., fa"ofuf h'^i i;°.?e' BOSTON PEAS, BEANS, RADISH and all Garden Seeds !" rowers for the Trade LEONARD I IZ^^ S-.BX. CHXC.0O CO. ONION SETS Write for Pricen LAWN GRASS SEED WHOLESALE ONLY J. OLIVER JOHNSON, 1661 No. Leavitt St., Wicker Pk.,Sta. CHICAGO, ILL. GARDEN SEED BEET, CARROT, P.\RSNIP. RADISH and GARDEN PEA SEED in variety ; nlso other items of tbe short crop of this past season, as well as a full line of Garden Seeds, will be quoted you upon applioatinn to S. D. WOODRUFF & SONS 82 Dey St., NEW YORK and ORAMOK. CONM. SEEDS FOR FLORISTS SPECIAL STRAINS OUB ASTERS, CYCLA.MEN AND PBI- MULAS ABE UNEQUALLED. Trade List Ready. THOMAS J. GREY CO. 32 Sooth Market St., BoMon, Mata. PAEON I ES $10.00 per 100 In five colors WHITE CRIMSON ROSE PINK CARMINE TUBEROSES Dwarf Double Pearl. Extra large size $10.00 per 1000 Gladioli and Tigridias All the leading varieties. Prices on application "The most reliable seeds" 63 Barclay St. (T-26) NEW YORK, N. T. New Crop Seeds FOB FLORISTS AND HABKST GARDENERS. SALVIA — Splendens, Bonflra. ASTEBS — All varieties. VEBBENA — SWEET PBAS. Send list of wants. Stamford Seed & Nursery Co., 43 AtlaRtic St STAJklFOBD, CONN. Place your order now for Ayrea' Winter Flowering SWEET PEA SEED S. BRYSON A.YR.ES CO. " Rerwwned Sweet Pea SpecialiH^' BUNNTSLOPB, INDEPENDENCE, MO. J. BOLGIANO & SON WHOLESALE FIELD AND GARDEN Establiihed 1818 Write For Our Loiv Prices LIGHT, PRATT and ELUCOTT 9TS. BALTIMORE, MO. 574 HORTICULTURE April 11, 1914 PLAN OF THE BOSTOII The Park and Recreation Depart- -ment of tlie City of Boston in conjunc- tion witli the S. A. F. and O. H. Con- vention Garden Committee presents Tierewith a plan of the proposed gar- den. Owing to the lateness of the sea- son and the near approach of planting time, early consideration by intending exhibitors is desired. The only charge will be for planting and care of plants throughout the sea- son, as stated in the communication from Secretary Young on another page. All the arrangements, grouping and control of the exhibits will be un- der the direction of the Park and Recreation Department of the City of Boston, and no exhibit may be re- moved until that Department gives au- thority for such removal next autumn. It is expected that this will be the largest exhibit of its kind ever made in this country, numerous inquiries for space having been made already. The Tent space will be devoted to tender plants requiring protection from sun and wind. April 11, 1914 HORTICULTUEE 575 CONVENTION GARDEN. Space G is shaded by large trees and should be devoted to evergreens, shrubbery, etc. The other groups, A, B, C, D, E and F. are all open, level land, available for general exhibits. The small bays in the adjacent Fens Pond bordering on sections E and F are admirably adapted to water gar- dening, semi-aquatic and shore plant- ing. Allotments will be made with pref- erence to earliness of application, which, together with all inquiries and correspondence, should be addressed to James B. Shea, peputy Commis- sioner, Department of Parks and Rec- reation, 33 Beacon street, Boston. It is the earnest desire of the Com- mittee that all allotments be com- pleted by May 1st, John H. Dirxo.v, Chairman Park and Recreation Commission. Jas. B. Shea, Chairman Convention Garden Committee. 576 HOKTICULTURE April 11, 1914 Cor. Broadway and Gratiot Ave*. DETROIT, MICH. Arfisfic Designs . . . High Grade Cut Blooms We cover all Michigan points and grood sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Uembers Florists' TelcKraph Delivery Association. HESS & SWOBODA FLORISTS Telephones IBOl and 1. ISSi 1415 Farnum St., OIVIA.H^V, NEB. SEND ALBANY ORDERS TO FRED. A. DANKER 40 Maiden Lane, Albany, N. Y. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. WILLIAM J. SMYTH Cor. Michigan Ave. and 31st St., CHICAGO, ILL. (Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Asso.) We ship to all points in Illinois and Iowa. Phues: Aldine 880 Aldini 881 Aldine 882. SAMUEL MURRAY Kansas City, Mo. 913 Grand Ave. Member of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery. All Ordtrs Given Prompt and Careful Attention ^"^ Park Floral Co. J. A. VALENTINE Pres. Member Florists' Telegrapli DellTery. DENVER, COLORADO i^DChester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 2S Clinton Avenue, N. BKhMUi Phoae 506. Long Dist. Bdl PliOBC 3iS^ Mtmhcn Floruts Telegraph D.lirery "THE HOME OF FLOWERS" The largest out flower store in America. Orders for the TWIN CITIES and for all Northwestern points given prompt at- tention. HOLM & OLSON, Incorpoi«ted ST. PAUL, MINN. Of Interest to Retail Florists NEW FLOWER STORES. Hamilton, O. — G. A. Beckman. Rutland, Vt. — Arthur A. Prouse. Oskaloosa, la. — Kemble Floral Co. Indianapolis, Ind. — Pahud Floral Co. Coraopolis, Pa. — W. H. Rosenbauer. Milwaukee, Wis. — A. Klokner, Grand avenue. Southington, Ct. — Francis Bros., Cen- ter street. Worcester, IVIass. — E. C. Feingold, 54 Green street. Cleveland, O.— Bramley & Son, 1876 E. 6th street. Oswego, N. Y.— N. C. Feeley, 75 E. Bridge street. |j STEAMER DEPARTURES Iv Allan. W Hesperian, Boston-Glasgow. . .Apr. 14 » American. ft] St. Louis, N. Y.-S'hampton Apr. 17 5) Pliiladelphia, N. i'.-S'h'mpt'n.Apr. 24 * Atlantic Transport. gj Minnelialia, N. Y.-London Apr. 18 Cunard. Campania, N. Y.-LiTerpool. . .Apr. 14 Carraania, Boston-Liverpool.. Apr. 28 French. La Lorraine, N. Y. -Havre Apr. 15 Floride, N. Y. -Havre Apr. 17 Niagara, N. Y. -Havre Apr. 18 La Savoie, N. Y. -Havre Apr. 22 Hamburg-American. Imperator, N. Y. -Hamburg. . .Apr. 15 Cincinnati, N. Y'.-Hamburg. . .Apr. 18 Cleveland, Boston-Hamburg. .Apr. 30 Holland-America Ryndam, N. Y. -Rotterdam Apr. 14 Rotterdam, N. Y. -Rotterdam. .Apr. 21 Leyland. Devonian, Boston-Liverpool. . .Apr. 18 Canadian, Boston-Liverpool.. .Apr. 23 North German Lloyd. K'p'z Willielm, N. Y. -Bremen. Apr. 14 Ceo. Washington, N. Y'.-Br'n.Apr. 18 K'p'z'n Cecilie, N. Y. -Bremen. Apr. 21 Red Star. I'inland, N. Y.-Antwerp Apr. 18 Lapland, N. Y.-Antwerp Apr. 25 White Star. Cymric, Boston-Liverpool Apr. 14 Celtic, N. Y. -Liverpool Apr. 16 Olympic, N. Y.-S'hampton.. . .Apr. 18 Ce'dric, N. Y. -Liverpool Apr. 23 Beverly, Mass. — Ralph Ward, Com- mercial Block. Newark, N. J.— H. C. Strobell & Co., 895-897 Broad street. Chicago, III. — Bohannon Floral Co., 57 E. Monroe street. Chicago, III. — Jackson Park Flower Shop, 748 E. 63rd street. New York, N. Y. — Herman Weiss, 112 W. 28th street (wholesale). Greenpoint, N. Y. — Benjamin Knothe, 915 Manhattan avenue. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., announce that they will be at the Quincy House, Boston from April 14 to 20, with an extensive line of samples of standard Memorial Day goods and timely nov- elties. They expect a large number of the retail florists of Boston and neighboring places to visit this in- tresting trade display. ALEX. McGONNELL 611 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 steamshlpa or elsewhere receive special attention. Cost of Cabling Foreign Deliveries Must he prepaid Reference or cash mnst a^compaay nil orders from nnlcnown correapoDdentfl. Cable Address, AL.EXCONNBI.I.. GEORGE M. STUMPF 761 Fifth Ave., Cor. E. 58th St NEW YORK CITY DAVID CLARKE'S SONS Deliver orders from any part o( tlie country •• New York City Or OUT-GOING STEAMERS Write or Telegraph 2139-2141 Broadway, New Yisk Telephone 1552-15S3 ColnmbBi EstabUsbed 1874 FLORIST N. E. Cor. 44 St. & Madison AveniM^ 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 Bndih Colonies. Telegraph and Cable address, Dardsflor. YOUNG & NUGENT 42 West 28 St., NEW YORK "FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPM » STAMFORD, CONN. ''Quality Shop'' Will taice care of all year erders tor t»- ■iffns or cot flowers. Stamford Seed & Nursery Co., 43 Atlantic SL THE ROSERY 23 STEUBEN ST. A,L.BANY, N. Y. FLOWER DEUVERIES FOR ALBAWT AND VJCrNTTY Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery FLOWERS delivered promptly in Buffalo, Niagara Falls, East Aurora, Lockport, Tonawanda, Lancaster and other Western New York cities and towns. 304 Main Street BUFFALO, N. Y. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association April 11, 1914 HOKTICULTUEB 677 NEW EiMGLAND FLOWER DELIVEHIES Send flower ortlers for delivery in HoHton and all New England |>oint^> (o THOS. F. GALVIN 126 Tremont St., Boston WASHINGTON, D. C. GUDE'S Member Florists* Telegraph Delivery. ^"^ iiiiiifr"'^ »uOE 8P0&. CO FLORISTS ki\A F ST-»*J" GEORGE H. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Ave. and L St., N. W. WASHINGTON, D. C. 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 F. R. PIERSON CO. FLORISTS AND PLANTSMEN TARRYTOWN ON HUDSON, - N. Y. Member of Florists' Telegraph Dellrerj ALBANY, N. Y. Flowers or Design Work DELIVERED IN ALBANY AND VICINITY ON TELEGRAPHIC ORDER 11 NORTH PEARL STREET, ALBANY, N. Y. ST. LOUIS, MO. FRED C. WEBER 4326-28 Olive St. M«tnSer FlerUis TfUgraph 'Delivery AsttOciation ir« TICE INIT/A LS. We have one store only The Far-Famed Flowers of TORONTO Delivered on mall or telegraph order for •ny occasion, in any part of the Dominion. JOHN H. DUNLOP 96 Yongre St., TORONTO, ONT. MONTREAL ' ""^^ Orders Filled MALL & ROBINSON ^It sj: I CS ST. CATHERINE ST., W. '"- Flowers by Telegraph Leading Retail Florists Listed by Towns for Ready Reference. Orders transferred by telegram or otherwise to any of the firms whose address Is here given will be promptly and prop- erly filled and delivered. Albany, N. Y.— Fred A. Danker, 40 Maiden Lane. Albany, N. Y.— H. G. Byres, U N. Pearl St. Albany, N. Y.— The Rosary. 23 Steuben St. Boston— Thos. F. Galvln, 126 Tremont St. Boston— Peon, the Florist, 37-43 Brom- fleld St. Boston— Zlnn, the Florist, 1 Park St. Buffalo, N. ¥.- S. A. Aoderson, 440 Main St. Buffalo, N. Y.— Palmer's, 304 Main St. Chicago, III.— Schiller the Florist, George Asmus, Mgr. Chicago— William J. Smyth, Michigan Ave. and 31st St. Cleveland, O. — J. M. Oasser Co., Bnclld Ave. Cleveland, Ohio — Adam Graham & Sons, 5523 Euclid Ave. Denver, Col.— Park Floral Co., 1648 Broadway. Detroit, Mich.— J. Breltmeyer's Sons, corner Broadway and Gratiot Aves. Kansiis City, Mo.— Samuel Murray, 913 Grand Ave. M(.ntreal. Can.— Hall & Robinson, 826 St. Catherine St., W. Montreal, Can.— P. McKenna & Sons, 770 St. Catherine St., West. New London, Conn. — Renter's. New Haven, Conn.— J. N. Champion, 1026 Chapel St. New York— David Clarke's Sons. 2139- 2141 Broadway New York— Alex. McConjell, 571 5th Ave. New York— Youne & Nugent, 42 W. 28th. New York— Dards, N. E. corner 44th St. and Madison Ave. New York— Max Schllng, 22 W. 59th St. New York— George M. Slampp, 761 Fifth Ave. New York— Thos. F. Galvln. Fifth Ave., at 46th St. Norwich, Conn. — Renter's. Omaha. Neb. — Hess & Swoboda. 1416 Farnum St. Rochester, N. Y.— J. B. Keller Sons, 26 Clinton Ave,, N. St. Louis. Mo.— Fred C. Weber. 4226-28 Olive St. St. Paul, Minn.— Holm & Olson, Inc. St. Paul, Minn.- L. L. May & Co. Stamford, Conn.— "Quality Shop;" Stam- ford Seed & Nursery Co. Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y.— F. R. Pier- son Co. Toronto. Can.— J. H. Dunlop, 96 Yonge St. Washington, D. C— Gude Bros., 1214 F St. Washington, D. C— F. H. Kramer, 916 F St., N. W. Washington, D C. — George H. Cooke. Westerly, R. I. — Renter's. Worcester, Mass. — Randall's Flower Shop, 3 Pleasant St. FLOWERS ON OCEAN LINER. Roses worth a tortune were taken to Europe last Thursday on the White Star liner Cretic when she sailed for Mediterranean ports with the first big tourist passenger list of the opening season. Not for many years has such a magnificent floral display been seen on a steamer sailing out of Boston. For an hour previous to the talking in of the gang plank messenger boys and delivery men kept boarding the big steamship with long boxes of American Beauties, fancy baskets and bouquets from friends ashore for those sailing. Some of the. lady pas- sen.gers were almost hidden from sight by immense displays of roses, carna- tions and lilies of the valley. Maiden, Mass. — The greenhouses for- merly conducted by Peter Ball are now run by Neal E. Boyle under the name of the Faulkner Conservatories. Mr. Boyle is quite proud of his Easter lilies this year and well he might be for they are fine, over six thousand pots of giganteum and bloomed to per- fection. ORDERS FOR NEW YORK WIRE OR PHONE TO MAX SCHLING 22 West 59th Street, adjoining Plaza Hotet Best Florists in the States as Reference. EUROPEAN ORDERS EXECUTED Members of the Florist* T«l«(T«#k DeUvery. SOSTON. MASS. "Penn, The Telegrraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery «7.4^3 BROMFIELD STREET Transfer your orders for flower or plant deliveries to ZINN The Florist 1 Park St.,Boston AND ALL CONNEC- TING POINTS YALE Flower and Plant Deliveries. J. N. Champion & Co. 1026 Chapel St., New Haven, Conn. THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, CLHIELANl) Euclid Avenu* . RICE CO. The Leading Florists' Supply and Ribbon House 1220 Race Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. St. Paul, Minn. L. L. MAY & CO. Catalogue Free on Application Order Your Flowers for delivery in this section from the LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST BUFFALO S. A. ANDERSON 440 MAIN STREET Special Deliveries Niagara FaM« and Lockport RANDALL'S FLOWER SHOP HARBT I. BAIfDAI^L. ProprietM. Phone: Park B4 3 PLEASANT ST.. WORCESTER, MAflS,- Ueml'cr Florists Telegraph Delivery Aft, 578 HORTICULTURE April 11, 1914 CHICAGO NOTES. Felix Reichling is the new manager at Peter Reinberg's store, taking the place left vacant by Tim Matchin. The regular meeting ot the Retail- ers' Association, which was to have taken place April 6th. was postponed indefinitely. J. Mangel will have to wait another month for his stand in the entrance to the new Field building, that portion having been left until the last. It is the opinion of Geo. Asmus that indications are for a big Easter busi- ness, but that it will come in the form of many sales of small size rather than fewer sales of large size. At A. Henderson's,- caladiums, tube- roses and gladiolus are now about all ■there is left of the season's offerings. The traveling men are giving encour- aging reports of business on the road. Everywhere the subject ot the length of the lily stems is under discussion. The growers who have always pro- duced tall lilies before are inclined to lay it to the bulbs, while the one who can show the lall plants so desired for Easter, smiles in satisfaction. A. Hen- derson declares it is all stored up in the bulb and it is the test of ability to produce the long stem and the perfect flower. Easter Plants. Very handsome ericas have been re- ceived and when tastefully "dressed up" are very attractive to purchasers. Well-flowered Bauera rubioides were also brought from the east and made fine window plants, their pink coloring being very warm and bright. Genistas are not so much in evidence as hereto- fore at the retailers. Besonia Chatte- laine is making its first appearance here this year. It is used in filling baskets with good effect and seems sure to become popular. Baby Rambler roses are in good supply especially in the smaller sizes. On account of the more attractive colors of the newer -varieties the original Baby Ramblers are not so popular as formerly. Among the rhododendrons offered in the stores Pink Pearl seems well in the lead. Azaleas are proving up the predic- tions made when they arrived in poor condition last tall. Consequently this Easter is not going to find so many perfect plants on the counters as in ■other years. As usual Madam Vander 'Cruysen is a great favorite. Some of the florists' windows con- tain the finest specimens of trained roses ever grown here and while the supply is larger than usual, it is still unequal to the demand which seems larger each year. Next to lilies come roses, as one retailer stated, and in filling baskets every size was needed. One large plant grower claims a loss of 35 per cent of his giganteum lilies. He says "we have discarded otliers and now giganteum seems to be going the same way and lily growing is a huge gamble with the odds against the grower." PHILADELPHIA NOTES. Tlu-iiugb tlie efforts of Mrs. George G. .Meade Large, a prominent young society matron. Kittenbouse Square will be con- verted into a flower mart for one day in the first weeli ot May. Mrs. Large bad fbe flower markets of Paris in mind wbcn sbe tbought of this novel way of holding a spring sale. The centre of the square will be filled with gayly striped booths, which will be in charge of well-known society women. One booth will be devoted to preparing window bo.^es. another to garden tools. Cut flowers will be -sold by the youneer members of the Rittenhouse Square Asso- ciption, and boutonniers will be offered for sale by some of the pretty girls who will be presented ne.xt season. There will be two push carts, copied from those used by the peasants in France, who go about the streets with their wares. Mrs. Large, liefore undertaking the af- fair, obtained permission from City Coun- cils. It has been decixfed to divide the proceeds of the sale between charity and the Rittenhouse Square Association. The affair will be open to the public, and there wU\ be no admission, but every one loving flowers is invited to come and revel in their beauty. Philaflelphin North American. Salaams to the lady. More sense in that than chasing around nowhere in particular in an auto; or being bored to death at a dress-show. On Saturday last a very impressive vase of the new carnation "Philadel- phia Pink" was on exhibition in the show window of Pennock Bros. It caught the crowd. WASHINGTON NOTES. The sympathy of the entire trade is with Mr. and Mrs. James E. Dalgleish, who recently suffered the loss of their ten year old daughter. Frances Lucre- tia Dalgleisli, who passed away follow- ing an attack of heart trouble. William Marche has been elected to membership in the Washington Board of Trade and his name now appears on the roster of all of the city's important commercial organizations. He has been prominently identified with the Chamber of Commerce and the Retail Merchants' Association, as well as the Florists' Club. Fred H. Kramer on Sunday last ten- dered a reception to The Minute Men, a patriotic organization of this city, at his store at 916 F street, and it proved a most novel idea for that establish- ment was filled with Easter plants and cut flowers, which with the Japanese lanterns hung from the roof of the conservatory, made a most pleasing ef- fect. Peter Bisset. of the Department of Agriculture, and an active member of the Florists' Club of Washington, is doing much to instill a love of flowers into the hearts of Washingtonians and last week delivered an illustrated lec- ture on "Flower Gardens and Improved Plants," before the Citizens' Northeast Suburban Association. Charles F. Tansill. president of the Brookland Brotherhood addressed the assemblage on "The Making of Flower Gardens and Beautifying the Homes." An excellent illustrated article on grafting, by Prof. Le Roy Cady, of St. Paul, appears in the April ntunber ,of the Minnesota Horticulturist. Cincinnati. — M. Anderson has closed his local store and arranged to ship the fixtures to Dayton, Ohio, to use at his place there. R. Murphy has an excellent new light snapdragon which he has named Lorraine. A CORDIAL INVITATION Is extended to the trade to visit and inspect our new establishment. Fifth Avenue at 4Cfh Street. New York City. IMSF'ElfR by Telegraph or otherwise for delivery of Flowers to Steamers, Theatres, or Residences in New York and vicinity executed in best manner. Thos. F. Galvin, Inc. Establiahed 1847 Fifth Ave., at 46th Street, NEW YORK THREE STORES IN BOSTON CHICAGO And Neighboring Towns Are Thoroughly Covered by SCHILLER, THE FLORIST (Member Florists Telegraph Delivery). Flowergram or Mail Orders from florista anyw here carefully filled and delivered iiixler the supervision of GEORGE ASMUS, Mgr. 2221-2223 W. Madison St., CHICAGO. 'Phone West 822 REUTER'S Memberi Floriiti Telegraph Delivery STORES IN New London and Norwich, Conn, and Westerly, R. I. We cover the territory between New Haven and Providence p. McKENNA & SON (EsUoIUbed 1851.) 770 St. Catherine St.. West MONTREAL, CANADA iVtgive Special Attention to Telegraphic Orders CLEVELAND A. GRAHAM & SON 5523 Euclid Ave. Will take good care of your orders Members of F. T. D. AssociatiQn. NEW CORPORATIONS. New York, N. Y. — General Cut Flower & Foliage Co., 141-145 West .36th street. Columbia City, Ind. — S. F. Trembley Co., Masonic Temple Bldg.; capital stock, $15,000. Crawfordsville, Ind. — Jeff-McDonald Florist Company, capital stock. $20,000. Incorporators, Jeff McDonald, H. J. Webb and C. H. Jones. Winchester, Mass. — Wedgmere Con- servatories, Inc., florists; capitalized for $10,000. John D. Twombly, Win- chester; Henry M. Twombly. Medford, and Daniel C. Linscott. Winchester. April 11, 1914 HORTICULTURE ft79 Big Display of Memorial Day Goods THE FLORIST TRADE OF NEW ENGLAND Are invited to the Qulncy House, Boston, from April 14 to April 20, to inspect the most complete exhibit of Memorial Day supplies which we have ever made in Boston. Besides the usual standard stock of Cycas Wreaths, Magnolia Wreaths, Brown and Green Magnolia Foliage, Metal Designs, Crepe Roses, Dahlias, Mums. Carnations, Orchids, etc., we shall show many beautiful rapid-selling novelties of seasonable interest. Don't Fail to Call and Look Them Over. H. BAYERSDORFER & CO., ^iifL^DELrmr^A. Obituary F. Walker. P. Walker, the oldest florist in Louisville, Ky., died last week, aged 85 years. He was head of the firm of F. Walker & Co., and had been en- gaged in the florist business for nearly 40 years. James H. McManus. Like a thunderbolt from a clear sky, came the information on Saturday morning, April 4, that James McManus, identified from boyhood with the flow- er store of Thomas F. Galvin, Boston, had dropped dead the evening before, at his home in Jamaica Plain. He had gone home from the store as usual and after supper fell from his chair, dead, without any premonition. Mr. McManus was born in West Roxbury, Mass., in 1858 and when a boy of 12 went to work in the store of John Gal- vin, father of Thomas F. Galvin, who is now the head of the corporation and of which Mr. McManus was a stock- holder. He leaves a widow and one daughter. James McManus was one of the most industrious men we have ever known. Methodical and steady, he was always on duty, alert and re- liable. He had rare good taste in the arrangement of flowers and no florist's business has ever had the services of a more loyal, faithful and useful em- ployee. His sudden passing away is deeply deplored. Springfield, Mass. S)iringfiel(l is to have a rose garden in Forest park which will attract attention all over the land within a few years if the plans of Marshall Headle, the new municipal florist, materialize. Mr. Headle, who recently came to the park department, has scanned the field he is to cover and already has a number of beautification schemes developing, one of which is the rose garden idea. The site for the garden is practically selected and the first bushes will be set out this spring. KOMADA BROS. Manufacturers of all Kinds of WIRE DESIGNS and FLORISTS SUPPLIES 1008 Vine St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. REACTIONARY. One of the things which has always appealed to a man with narrow vision is that he can improve his own busi- ness by chasing the street vendors who sell cheap posies off the earth. He has succeeded in many places in doing this to a large extent, and yet his business does not seem to improve. He refuses to see that these humble vendors are really missionaries for his business and the love of flowers in general. The latest move in Philadelphia is a petition to Mayor Blankenburg to chase the Easter plant vendors oft the City Hall Plaza — a time-honored in- stitution which has done much to spread a love of flowers among the people. To advocate so short-sighted a policy in ray opinion indicates a mind defectively narrow, shallow and quite unable to grasp things at their fundamentals. Why not get out and hustle for some more new business for themselves instead of gunning for the fellow who does? G. C. W. OUT OF THE ORDINARY. "Tango Tints." The Baltimore Sun, in enumerating some of the floral attractions offered for Easter in that town mentions "siweet peas in tango tints." Can't seem to get the thing out of mind even in Holy Week! Gardening as Penalty. Raising flowers and "garden sass" will be the punishment given juveniles for their misdemeanors in the future by the Maiden (Mass.) Court. Judge Bruce, whose original methods of handling problems of juvenile delin- quency have won him much commen- dation, believes that few of the boys and girls brought before him are wholly bad, and that the way to re- claim them is not through confine- ment in correctional institutions. Vacant land has been offered by J. G. Chandler, of Maiden, for Judge Bruce's purpose, and the judge will hereafter sentence juveniles to terms at raising vegetables and flowers. BUSINESS TROUBLES. Hartford, Conn. — In the United States Court, bankruptcy petitions were filed on April S by Alfred G. Williams, florist, of Norwalk. with liabilities of $2,713.20 and assets of .$290.40, PERSONAL. James Watt succeeds the late Paul Volquardsen as head gardener for Mrs. W. G. Weld, Bellevue avenue, New- port, R. I. W. A. Miller has taken a position with the C. P. Mueller Floral Co., Wichita, Kan. He has been with the W. L. Rock Flower Company, Kansas City, Mo., for the past twelve years. In its department "People of Inter- est." the Boston Morning Herald for Sunday, April 5, devoted two whole col- umns to an account of the activities and attainments of J. K. M. L. Far- quhar, together with an excellent portrait of that gentlemen. It was a very interesting and inspiring story of the career of a self-made man. William Allan has resigned his posi- tion as gardener for Dr. H. B. Jacobs, Narragansett Ave., Newport, R. I. Mr. Allan was in charge of the place for nearly twenty years, succeeding his father who held that position for about twenty-five years! John McGowan who has been gardener for several years at the L. S. Bruguiere estate near Newport, R. 1., has succeeded William .\llan at Dr. Jacobs' place. FIRE. Brooklyn, N. Y.— Policeman O'Brien ol the Herbert street station had his attention attracted early Saturday morning, April 4. to smoke commg from the store of the Le Grand Floral Company, of 575 Grand street. On examination he found that the entire store was ablaze, the flames being hid- den from the street by the window display of cut flowers. He turned in an alarm after rousing the tenants in the upper floors of the house. The fire was extinguished after three- quarters of an hour's work. The dam- age, which amounted to $1,500, is- covered by insurance. Plainfield, N. J.— H. J. Porristel has bought the florist business from his uncle. William H. FoiTistel, on Bell- view avenue, near Park avenue, and will take possession at once. 25 Years' Experience Making Flower Selliuij Ke- frlgeratora for Stores aud Greenhouses. Perfect Ke- frlgeration Ice Economy. Ask for Catalog Xli. United Refrigerator and Ice Machine Co. , Kenosha, Wis. 580 HOETICULTURB April 11, 1914 SNAPDRAGON $0.00-$10.00 per lOO VALLEY $3.00—14.00 per 100 GARDENIAS $1.50— $3.00 dozen KILLARNEY BRILLIANT $6.00 to $12.00 per 100 The Leo Niessen Co. larh-^d^Sces't... PHILADELPHIA Mention HORTICUL.TCBB when writing. t^WMMAAAMMMAMMi Order Your Memorial Day Flowers, Plants and Supplies Early. Get Your Young Stock Now, to Grow On for Next Season. All Choice Plants, Seeds and Roots may be procured from the Adver- tisers in this Paper. THE 1 1 lEST LETTERS ! FOR Kjfe ^""^^ FLORIST'S HWr ^^^^ USE ] Bm ^^^"^ Boston F lorist Letter Co. Block L Script I. OT*n direct rapply dealer laearlptloii* LBI, ST. BOSTON N. F. McCarthy, Mgr. ettere, ¥8.00 per 100. ctters. $3.00 per 100. or boy from yoor local Insist on haTing; the BOSTON Emblems, etc. Always In Stock. BUY BOSTON FLOWERS N. F. McCarthy & co., 112 Arch St., 31 Otis St. BOSTON'S BEST HOUSE CHICAGO CARNATION CO. A. T. PYFER, Manager 30 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO, ILL Wired Toothpicks Manufactured by W.J. COWEE, Berlin, N.Y. 10,000 J1.75. 60,000 J7.50. Sample tree For tale by dealer*. eTg7hillco. Wholesale Florists IRI^IHIVI^IMD, IIM^. 'Please mention H»rtlcnltBi« whaa WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS — tra^^^ Roses Am. Beauty, Special *' " Fancy and Extra No.i Killamey, Extra " Ordinary Richmond, HillingdoD, Extra '• *' Ordinary • • MaryIand„Ward,Taft,Sunburst,Ex. *' *' *' " Ordinary Russell, Shawyer Carnations, Fancy " Ordinary Cattleyas Lilies, Longiflorum Callas Lily of the Valley Wallflower Snnpdragon Daffodils Tulips Violets Pausies Mignonette. Daises, white and yellow Sweet Peas Lilacs, per bunch Gardenias Adiantum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus, Strings (lo^).. *' *' & Spren. (loobchs.).. CINCINNATI April 6 40.00 30,00 15.00 6.00 4.00 8.00 4.00 8.00 6.00 3.00 3.00 go.oo 10.00 10.00 3.00 8.00 2.00 2.00 .50 5.00 1.00 .75 25.00 1. 00 12.50 40.00 25.00 50.00 40.00 20.00 8.00 6.00 10.00 6.00 10.00 8.00 4.00 3.00 60.00 12.50 12.50 4.00 15.00 4.00 4.00 •75 6.00 2.00 1.50 40.00 1.50 15.00 50.00 50.00 CHICAGO April 6 40.00 to 30.00 to 15.00 to 8.00 to 3.00 to 8.00 to 3.00 to S.oo to 3.00 to to 3.00 to 2.00 to 50.00 to 10.00 to 8.00 to 3.00 to 50.00 40.00 25.00 12.00 5.00 13.00 5.00 12.00 5.00 5.00 3.00 60.00 15.00 10.00 4.00 2. 00 2.00 .50 4.00 1.50 .50 25.00 •75 12.00 50.00 4.00 4.00 •75 8.G0 2.00 2.00 40.00 1. 00 16.00 75.00 50.00 PRICES — Per 100 TO DEALERS ONLY PITTSBURG March 30 SO.OD BUFFALO April 6 40.00 30.00 15.00 6.00 6.00 10.00 5.00 12.00 6.00 3.00 2.00 40.00 12.00 10.00 3.00 2. 00 5.00 2.00 2.00 .60 1. 00 2.00 1. 00 ■50 40.00 35.00 50.00 40.00 30.00 13. 00 8.00 13. 00 8.00 15.00 8.00 S-oo 2.50 50.00 15.00 12.50 4.00 3.00 S.oo 3-00 3-00 I. CO X.50 5.00 1.50 1. 00 35-00 1.25 1500 60.00 50.00 35.00 20.00 10.00 8 00 4.00 8.00 4.00 8.00 4.00 30.01 15-a 15-00 6.0* ia.oo 6.M to to 4.00 to 3.aa 35.00 to 50.0* 13. 00 to IJ.OO to 10.00 3.00 to to to 4.00 2.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 4-" to •50 to 4.00 to '6.00 2.00 to 3.00 •40 to to to to •75 15.00 to 90.« to jo.oa 30.00 to so.oa POEHLMANN BROS. CO. I Supply ot Best Cut Flowers all the Year Around 72-74 EAST RANDOLPH ST., CHICAGO. If Interested, Neti*! as year name and address for our weekly price lint. PETER REINBERG~ I WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS 37 RANDOLPH STREET - - . - CHICAGO, ILL. WELCH BROS. CO. AMERICAN BEAUTY. KUXARNEY. RICHMOND, MARYLAND AND ALL THE SUPERIOR ROSES. ULY OF THE VALLEY. CARNATIONS, ORCHIDS . BKST PRODUCED 226 Devonshire Street, Boston, Mass. A ^ ► CUT FLOWER BOXES! EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA. PA. i / K MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, Inc. WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS Constsnments Solicited Hardy Fancy Fern Oar Specialty 38-40 BROADWAY, DETROIT, MICH April 11, 1914 HORTICULTURE 581 Flower Market Reports This market at present BOSTON moment is in the maze of sliippinK trade crossed with a lot ot guesswork and the final outcome of the Easter hustle is as blind a proposition as that ot some of our experimenting hybridizers. The rose market is exceptionally good, as it looks today (Thursday), but it will be an uncertain quantity until Satur- day's story is recorded. Lilies are a very doubtful quantity. It seems that many more are in evidence tlian in any previous year and every corner grocery and 10 cent store appears to have a supply. Many of them are much too dwarf, but all are well fur- nished with flowers. Carnations start- ed in weak but are recovering some- what. Violets and sweet peas are moving well, the single violets outsell- ing the doubles as usual. Bulbous stock is selling better than in any Easter time in recent years. Callas also seem to have recovered some of their old-time popularity. A few can- didum lilies are seen, and these also are "high-liners." Plant business is proceeding as usual and more ribbon adornment is seen than heretofore in Boston. On Saturday a heavy BUFFALO day's business was ex- pected, but an all day snow storm kept the buyers well scat- tered and light speculating was the result. The receipts have been heavy throughout the past week and there is nothing on the scarce side. The sup- ply is heavy on carnations and a good many of the ordinary accumulated to a large extent. Roses are also heavy and beauties more plentiful than last reported. There are plenty of sweet peas, violets, lily of the valley and other corsage flowers and a heavy sup- ply of bulbous material which has only a fair demand. Aside from good ferns there is plenty of everything. ■ Neither local nor ship- CHICAGO ping trade could be called heavy the first week In April, but as no very great amount of stock was coming in it was fortunate that the demand was not greater. At this writing, Tuesday be- fore Easter, shipping is undei- way and will continue till local trade takes its place for the Easter rush at the lat- ter part of the week. Just now the prospects for a shortage of carnations seems imminent, for the steady cutting which began before the holidays has finally reached its limit and the crop is nearing the end. Dark weather for three weeks, has contributed its share also. Lilies are coming into the mar- ket in rather limited quantities today, but the opinion prevails that there will be sufiicient for all, thougli not all will bo first class. Bulbous stock is growing scarce and much of it is small. l)ut there is some really excellent stock remaining. American Beauties prob- ably are going to equal the demand, in spite of earlier appearances to the contrary, though a strictly fancy grade will be wanting. There are plenty ot roses now and no fear is felt for an adequate supply for the week. Sweet peas are shortening up. I^ily of the valley holds firm and quality is excel- lent. Ferns are scarce and high. SNAPDRAGON For weddings nothing more (leco- rative than Snapdragon, whether it lie white, yellow, pinli or that won- derfully rich, clear piuli that has Ijeen such a grand seller with us for the last few years. All colors, Sl.OO to $1.25 doi. Choice rink, $1.50 to S3.00 dor. EVERYTHING IN RIBBONS — We carry one o£ the largest and most varied stocks of Ribbons pertaining to the tiorist business of any house in the country. If you have not re- ceived one of our new catalogues, advise us and we will mail you one at once. S.S.Pennock-MeehanCo. The Wholesale Floristt of Philadelphia Philadelphia 1608-1G20 Ludlow St. Baltimore . Franklin and St. Paul Sts. New York 117 W. 28th Street Washington 1216 H Street, N. W. WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS — ^'^"^ PRICES — Par 100 TO DEALERS ONLY Roses Am. Beauty, Special '* " Fancy and Extra No. I Killarney , Extra " Ordinary Richmond, Hillingdon, Extra '* '* Ordinary Maryland, Ward, Taft, Sunburst, Extra ■ '* *' " "Ordinary Russell, Shawyer Carnations, Fancy ** Ordinary Cattleyas Lilies. Longifiorum Callas.... Lily of the Valley Wallflower Snapdragon Daffodils Tulips Violets Pansier Mignonette L^asies. wliite and yellow Sweet Peas Lilacs, per hunch Gardenias Adiantum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus, Strings (loo) " *' & Spren. (loo Bchs.) BOSTON April 9 40.00 to 50.00 30.00 15.00 10.00 4.00 Iti.OO 4.00 12.00 4.00 15.00 5.00 3.00 40.00 12.00 12.00 3.00 .50 to ■ 50 •50 fo to 35,00 to 2.00 3.00 •75 4.00 1. 00 1.25 20.00 1. 00 15.00 50.00 35-00 ST. LOUIS April 6 40.00 20.00 15.00 6.00 3.00 8.00 5.00 6.00 3.00 4.00 2.00 40.00 12.00 10.00 3.00 to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to 50.00 25.00 18.00 8.00 4.00 10.00 6.00 8.00 4.00 S-oo 3.00 50.00 15.00 I2-00 4.00 to . 4.00 to 5.00 3.00 to 4.00 3.00 to 4.00 ■35 to to . .60 4.00 to 5.00 1. 00 to 2.00 .40 to to . to 2.00 1. 00 12.00 35.00 15.00 to to to to 1.25 15.00 50.00 25.00 PHILA. April 6 3500 15.00 5.00 8.0a 3.00 10.00 4.00 10.00 4.00 5.00 4.00 3.00 3S.0O 10.00 15.00 2.00 .25 .50 1. 00 1. 00 .25 .05 3.00 • 50 .25 .35 6.00 1. 00 15.00 15.00 25.00 to to to So.oo 30.0D 12.50 15.00 6.00 15.0D 25.00 5.00 4.0c 60.00 15.00 20.00 4.00 ■50 a.oc. 3.C0 3.00 1. 00 .10 5.00 3.00 1.25 J.25 35.00 1.50 2o.ao 50.00 50.00 From present reports CINCINNATI there will be a good and adequate supply of almost all kinds of seasonable flow- ers for Easter. Easter lilies are in a fine crop and all receipts coming in at the time ot this writing are excel- lent in respect to quality. Roses ex- cept American Beauties are also in a good crop. The carnations are not quite on a full crop, but the cut will be good and large. A fair amount of tulips, jonquils and hyacinths may also be had. The sweet pea supply is large as well as that of lily of the val- ley. Other offerings include antir- rhinum, orchids, callas, rubrum lilies, mignonette and forget-me-nots. Busi- ness last week was very good. Prac- tically all good stock in roses, carna- tions anil lilies met with a ready sale, very little if any being sacrificed. Busi- ness in greens was also very good. Quite an agreeable NEW YORK change has come over the wholesale market within the past two or three days. Business has improved greatly and prices have made a decided advance on most lines, especially on the ordi- nary grades of roses and all grades o( carnations. Lilies are very plentiful and the outlook is that there will be great quantities of these for Saturday, the opinion being that moderate prices must prevail owing to the large supply. Good violets are holding up well and will bring good figures for Easter if the weather should be favorable for outdoor wearing. Bulbous stock is nor- mal, with the exception of pocticus narcissus which is very plentiful, the flowers selling from $6.00 to .$7..iO per 1000. \.CA^EST 28«K> ^T CONSIGNMENS SOLICITED moi«{»j||jM4DisoNSQ.. NEW YORK JOHN YOUNG >M^Holesale F-|oris-fc M^WEST 28th STREET NEW YORK CITY Consi^tnents Solicited Phone 7362 Maduon Square THE KERVAN COMPANY Farms, Mosses, Wild Bmllax, Oalax. I>«ae*tbo«, Palmetto, Cyeas, both fresh cut aud prepared. Iin~ — '. Hemlock, all DecoiatInK Bvercreens. u/;^; Mads, 119 W. 28 St., New York RCED 4 oz., 20c. Cash. HUDSON & WELSH, Lyndonville, N. Y. AUCITBA Aacuba Japoniea, bashy plants, 3Sc. to B.eO each. JULIUS ROEHRS CO.. Rutherford, N. J. AZALiBAS P. Ouwerkerk, Eoboken, N. J. For page see List of Advertiser!. A. Leatby & Co., Roslindale, Masi. For page see List of Advertisers. Otto Helnecken, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. John McKenzIe, No. Cambridge. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Godfrey Aschmann, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of 'Advertisers. BAT TREES MoHntchlson & Co., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobbink & Atkins. Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. August Rolker & Sons, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Bay Trees and Box Trees, all sizes and prices. List on application. Julius ROEHRS CO., Rutherford, N. J. BEDDING PLANTS B. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. For page see List of Advertiser*. BOELERS Eroeschell Bros. Co., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. King Construction Co., North Tonawanda, N. Y. "King Ideal" Boiler. For page see List of Advertisers. N. F. McCarthy & Co., Boston. Mass. Three Good Boilers For Sale. For page see List of Advertisers. Hitcbings & Co., New York City. Lord & Bumham Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. BOXES— CrT FLOWER FOLDING Edwards Folding Box Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. Folding cut flower boxes, the beat made. Write for list. HOLTON & HUNKBL CO.. Milwaukee. Wis. BO:iWOOD TREES Bobbink & Atkins. Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. BCI.BS AND TGBERS J. M. Thorbum & Co., New York City. For page fee List of Advertisers. Michell's Seed House, Philadelphia. Pa, For page see List of Advertisers. Ralph M. Ward & Co.. New York City. Horseshoe Bulbology. For page see List of Advertiser*. A. T. Boddington, New York City. For page see List of Advertiser*. John Lewis Childs, Flowtrfleld, L. I., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Henderson & Co., Chicago, 111. Lilinm Gigantenm. For page se« List of Advertiser*. August Rolker & Sons, New York City. Holland and Japan Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Skidelsky & Co.. Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. Schwake & Co., New York City. Horticultural Importers and Exporter*. For page aee List of Advertl«er*. C. KEUR 4 SONS, HILLEX50M, Holland. Bulbs of all descriptions. Write for price*. NEW YORK Branch, 8-10 Bridge St. CANNAS R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co.. White Marsh. Md. Arthur T. Boddington, New York City. Boddington's Quality Cannas^^ Conard & Jone* Co., West Grove, Pa. Swastika Brand Cannns. For page see List of Advertisers. 108 of the best varieties. Send for new complete Canna Book, just out. THE CONARD & JONES COMPANY, West Grove. Pa. CARNATIONS F. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette, Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. CARNATION PLANTS — From 2i,4-in. pots. 1000 Commodore, $50.00. FRANK P. PUTNAM, P. O. Box 12, Lowell, Mass. CARNATIONS Unrooted cuttings, White and Light Pink Enchantress, Harlowarden. fine healthy stock, 75 cts. per 100; $6.00 per 1000. Sample by mail. W. A. FINGER, Hicks- vllle, N. Y. CARNATION STAPLE Split carnations quickly, easily and cheaply mended. Pillsliory's Carnation Staple, 2000 for Jl.OO post paid. I. L. PILLSBURY, Galesburg, 111. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Micb. Chrysanthemum Novelties for 1914. For page see List of Advertisers. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertiser*. Wood Bros., Flshklll. N. Y. Chrysanthemums Rooted Cutting*. For page see List of Advertisers. CHRYSANTHEMUM ROOTED CUT- TINGS—Alice Salomon, $7.00 per 100, $60.00 per 1000; Chas. Itazer, M. Bonnaffon, M. Dean, Lynnwood Hall, Chrysolora and other leading market sorts. $2.00 per 100. $15.00 per 1000. WM. SWAYNE, Kennett Sq., Pa. Strong Rooted Chrysanthemum Cuttings, 250 of one variety at lOOO rate. Opah, Pa- ciflc Supreme. lV4c. $10 per 1000: Presi- dent Taft, Wm. Duckham, Golden Age, Yellow Bonnaffon. Robt. Halliday, October Frost, Winnie Baily. IVnC. $12.50 per 1000; White Bonnaffon. Mad. J. Nonin. Maud Dean. Early Snow. Alice Byron, Dr. En- guehard. Black H.iwk, Culling tordii, 2c., $15 per 1000: Chrysolora. 2Vic., $20 per 1000 ; Golden Eagle, Golden Wedding, 3c., $25 per 1000. About twenty other good varieties. Terms cash. JOHN B. TAN- GUY, West Grove, Pa. SINGLE CHRYSANTHEMUMS from 2V4-in. pots. joo Yellow Mensa $10.00 Mensa. Finest White 5.00 Celia. Lemon Yellow 5.00 Cba. Kingsley. Fine Yellow 5.00 MiTV Pope. Large Pink 5.00 Hilda Wells. Tuscan Red 4.00 Mary Richardson. Salmon 4.00 Mrs. Heneage. Yellow Anemone 4.00 Pompons— Lula. white; Souvenir d'Or, orange and bronze 3.00 FRANK P. PUTNAM, P. O. Bo.\ 12, Lowell, Mass. COCOANUT FIBRE SOU, aoth Century Plant Food Co., Beverly For page see List of Advertiser*. CYCLAMENS 200.000 GIANT FLOWERING CYCLAMEN. For the last 16 years we have selected three-fourths of our seed-bearing cycla- men stock before Xmas, to assure early blooming plants, and claim the finest commercial strain in this country; no fizzle of many so-called English varietie*. Our aim is strong growers that don't have to be petted to be grown into a choice salable plaut— a well built, five-pctaied flower (many of them nt one time), with well marked foliage; every plant an ideal, a prize winner. Received first prize at the Cleveland show and first and second at Toledo, early November, when bloom- ing cyclamen were scarce. STRONG AUGUST SOWN SEEDLINGS, once transplanted, $3.50 per 100: $30.00 per 1000 Cash with order. Cultural direc- tions with all orders. C. WINTERICH, Cyclamen Specialist. Defiance. O. Thomas Roland, Nahant, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. DAHLIAS Dahlias at greatly reduced prices for 1914 Send for wholesale list. Order early. J L. MOORE, Nortbboro, Mas*. For List of Advertisers See Page 559 April 11, 1914 H 0 K T I C U L T U R B 585 DAHUjLS — Contlnaed Dnbllas. 800.000 Clamps to offer. Send Tour Hat of wants to the Largest DahlU Grower In the World. J. K. ALEXANDER. "The Dahlia King," Bast Brldgewster, Mass. Dahlias — 25(10 field clumps, latest yarie- tles. cheap for cash ; or what have jou t» exchange f GEO. H. WALKER, DabUa Expert, North Dlghton, Mass. Dahlias— Clean, healthy stock, fully ma- tured, novelties and standard varieties, true to n;ime and at reasonable prkes. Also Gladioli, fleld-grown Hollyhocks, Her- baceous plants, etc. Send business card for catalogue. W. W. WILMORE, Box 382, Denver. Colo. NEW PAEONY DAHLIA John Wanamaker, Newest Handsomest, Best. New color, new form and new habit of growth. Big stock of best cut-flower Tarletles. Send list of wants to PEACOCK DAHLIA FARMS, Berlin, N. J. DECORATIVE PLANTS A. Lenthy & Co , Perkins St. Nnrserlea. Roslindnle, Mass. For page see List of Advertiseri. Robert Craig Co.. Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertiseri. John Scott, Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Woodrow & Marketos, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. J. If. Keller Co., Inc., Brooklyn and White- stone. L I., N. Y. For page see List of Advertiser!. A. ScbBltheis, College Point, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. DRACAENAS J E. Felthousen, Schenectady, N. Y. Fur page see List of Advertisers. Dracaena Indlvlsa, fine stock, 3 in., $5; 4 in., $10; 5 In.. $15; 6 In., $25— per 100. Cash please. J. W. MILLER, Shlremans- town, Pa. DRACAENA CANES Colin Campbell, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. FERNS A. Lemthy & Co.. Roslindale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. H. B. Barrows t Son, WLttman. tlasi. Tor page see List of Advertisers. John Scott, Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Kcbert Craig Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For pa ge see List of Advertisers. A. If. Davenport, Watertown, Mass. Ferns for Dishes; Bird's Nest Ferns. For page see List of Advertisers. Alons* J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. John UcKensie, No. Cambridge, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. ■meat Oerbslin. River Forest, III. Ferns for Dishes. For page see List of Advertisers. FERTILIZERS tk Ccntary Plant Food Co.. Beverly, Ifaai. Cocoanut Fibre Soli. For page aee List of Advertisers. P«iverlied Manure Co.. Chicago, III. Wliard Brand Cattle Manure. For page see List of Advertisers. ■■dion CarnoB Co.. Ballston Spa, N. Y. Davidges' Special Phosphorus. For page see List of Advertisers. Natural Guano Co., 815 River St., Aurora, 111. Sheepshead Sheep Manure. Btnmpp & Walter Co.. New York City. Scotch Soot. For page see List of Advertisers Wm. Elliott & Sons. New York City. Rams Head Guano. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS' LETTERS Boaton Florist Letter Co.. Boston, MaM. For page see List of Advertisers. H. Bayersdorfer & Co.. Philadelphia, Pa. Quality Script Letters. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES N. F. McCarthy & Co., Boston, Mail. For page see List of Advertisers. M. Rice Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Keed A Keller, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. S. B. Pennock-Meehan Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Welch Bros. Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Komada Bros., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWER POTS E. Allan Pelrce. Waltham. Mass. Peirce Paper Flower Pot. For page see List of Advertisers. W. H. Ernest, Washington, D. C. Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertiseri. A. H. Hews & Co., Cambridge. Mass. For pago see List of Advertisers. Hilfinger Bros., Ft. Edward, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. FCNGINE Aphine Mfg. Co., Madison, N. J. For page sec List of Advertisers. GALAX Michigan Cut Flower Co.. Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. Kervan Co.. New York. For page see List of Advertisers. GERANIUMS R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. For page see List of Advertisers. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. For page see List of Advertiser* GLADIOLUS Choice young stock, all sizes and bnlb- lets; Mrs. F. King, Dawn, America, Indo- pendence, Scarsdale, Klondike, Mixtures, etc. Prices low to close out surplus. Write for price list or special quotation on quantity wanted. BROOKLAND GAB- DENS, Woburn, Mass. Gladiolus — America and Independence, all sizes. Write for samples. MUNSELL AND HARVEY. Ashtabula. Ohio. Gladiolus— America, by express, all sizes from No. 1 down to bulblets. Prices on application. M. CRAWFORD CO., Cuya- hoga Falls, Ohio. John Lewis Chllds, Flowerfleld, N. Y. For page see List of Advertiseri. GLASS Sharp, Partridge & Co., Chicago. For page see List of Advertiseri. Parshelsky Bros., Inc., Brooklyn, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. Greenhouse glass, lowest prices. JOHN- STON GLASS CO., Hartford Oty, Ind. GLASS CUTTERS Smith & Hemenway Co.. New York City. Red Devil Glass Cutter. For page see List of Advertisers. GLAZING POINTS H. A. Dreer. Philadelphia. Pa. Peerless Glazing Point. For page sec List of Advertisers. GOLD FISH Gold fish, aquarium plants, snails, cas- tles, globes, aquarium, fish foods, neti, etc., wholesale. FRANKLIN BARRETT, Breeder, 4815 D St., Olney, Philadelphia, Pa. Large breeding pairs for sale. Send for price list. GREENHOUSE BUILDING MATERIAI. A. T. Steams Lumber Co., Neponset, Boston. For page see List of Advertiieri. King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. T. For page see List of Advertiseri. Frank Van Assche, Jersey City, N. J. For page see List of Advertiseri. Metropolitan Material Co., Brooklyn, N. 1. S. Jacobs 4 Sons. Brooklyn. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Burnham Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Boston, Mau. For page see List of Advertisers. Frank Van Assche, Jersey City, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Plerson U-Bar Co., New York City. Metropolitan Material Co., Brooklyn, N. T. Hitcbingi 4 Co., New York City. Lord & Burnham Co., New York City. I'^or page see List of Advertisers. Foley Greenhouse Manuf. Co., Chicago, IlL For page see List of Advertisers. GUTTERS King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. X. King Channel Gutter. For page see List of Advertisers. Metropolitan Material Co., Brooklyn, N. T. Iron Gutters. HAIL INSURANCE Florists' Hail Asso. of AmerlM. J. G. Esler, Saddle River, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. HABDX FEIUC9 AXD OBKKIC OOODB Mlcbigan Cut Flower ■xchange, Detreli Mich. For page leo List of Advertiieri. The Kervan Co., New York For page ie« Llit of Advertiieri. HART'S HANDT HANDLES Geo. B. Hart, Rochester, N. T. HEATING APPARATUS Kroeschell Broi. Co., Chicago. For page see List of Advertiseri. Lord A Bnrnham Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. HELIOTROPES Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. For page see List of Advertiieri. HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS Bay State Nurseries, No. Abington. For page see List of Advertiser!. P. Ouwerkerk, Hoboken, N. J. For page see List of Advertiieri. Bohbink A Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertiseri. New England Nurseries Co., Bedford, Man For page see List of Advertiseri. Old Town Nurseries, M. P. Haendler, Prop., South Natick, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. ■OSK H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia. Pa. For page .see List of Advertisers. In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture 586 HOKTICULTURE April 11, 1914 HOT-BBD BASH A. T. Steam* Lamber Co, Neponiet, For page le* List of Advertisers. ParsbelskT Bros.. Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of AdTertUcri. Lord & Burnhsm Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. HYDB.4NGEAS Henry A. Dreer, Inc.. Fliiladelpbia, Pa. The New French Hydrangeas. For page see List of Advertisers. INSECTICIDES Apblne Manufacturing Co., Madison, N. 1. Aphiue and Fungiue. For page see List of Adrertlsera. Lemon Oil Co.. Baltimore, Md. Standard Insecticides. For page see List of Advertisers. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis. Uo. Aphis Punk and Nikoteen. For page see LUt of Advertisers. Plantiife Co., New York City. Piautlife. For page see List of Advertisers. Kentucky Tobacco Product Co., Louis- ville, Ky. "Nico-Kume." For page see List of Advertisers. Hammond's Paint & Slug Shot Works, Beacon, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. IRRIGATION SPRINKLER J. P. Camptell. Jacksonville. Fla. For page see List of Advertisers. KENTIAS Joseph Heacock Co., Wyncote, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. LAWN MOWERS Ooldwell Lawn Mower Co., Newborgh, N. Y For page see List of Advertisers. LAIJRU8 Laarns Cerasus: Bash, S5c.-$1.00 eaek; Btanilnrds, $7.60-110.00 each; Pyramids, i».O0»7.60 each. rULlUS E0EHR3 CO., Rutherford. N. J. LEMON OIL Lemon Oil Co., Baltimore, Ud. For pnge see List of Adrertlsera. LILY BULBa Chas. Scbwnke & Co., New York City. Eortlcnltural Importers and Exporters. For page see List of Advertisers. K. M. Wnrri A Co.. Nsw York, N. Y. Horseshoe Bulbology. For page see List of Advertisers. LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS Angnst Rnlker & Sons, New York City. For page see Ust of Advertisers. McHntcblaon & Co., New York City. Berlin Valley Pips. For page see List of Advertlsera. Otto HelDPcken, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. F. Meyer. New York City. Cold Storage Lily' of the Valley. For p.Mge see List of Advertisers. Fottler. FUke. Raw»on Co.. Boxton. Masa. For page see List of Advertisers. MAROrERTTES Alonzo J. Bryan. Washington, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. MASTICA F. O. Pierce Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. MISCELLANEOUS STOCK The Storrs & Harrison Co., PainesviUe, Ohio. For page see List of Advertisers. NATIONAL NCRSEBYMAN National Nurseryman Publishing Co., Inc., Kochester, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. "NICO-FUME" Kentucky Tobacco Product Co., Louis- ville, Ky. For page see List of Advertisers. NIKOTEEN Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Lonla, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. .NIKOTIANA Aphlne Mfg. Co., Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. NURSERY STOCK F. Ouwerkerk, Weehawken Heights, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. For page sec 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. Whittier & Co., South Framingham, Mass. For pnge see List of Advertisers. Angnsl Roiker & Sons, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Breck- Robinson Nurseries, Boston, Maaa. For page see List of Advertisers. Otto Helnecken, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Old Town Nurseries, M. P. Haendler, Prop., South Natlck, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. New England Nurseries Co., Bedford. Mass. Fur page see List of Advertisers. Robin Hill Nurseries, Chelmsford, Mass. Large Specimen Evergreen and Deciduous Trees. For page see List of Advertisers. ONION SETS Leonard Seed Co., Chicago, lU. For page ^ee List of Advertlsera. ORCHID FLOWERS Jas. McManus, New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. ORCHID PLANTS Lager & Hurreil, Summit, N. J. For page se3 List of Advertisers. Jnllns Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Sander, St. Albans, England. Importer, Exporter, Growers, Hybridists. For page see List of Advertisers. Freeman Orchid Co., Fall River, Masa. For page see L^st of Advertisers. PALMS, ETC. A. Leothy A Co., Rosllndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Godfrey Aschmann, Phllndelphla, Pa. For page ^ee List of Advertisers. Robert Craig Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertlsera. John Scott, Brooklyn, N. Y. For pnge sec List of Advertisers. Joseph Heacock, Wyncote, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. AngDst Roiker & Sons, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Otto Helnecken, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. PANSY PLANTS 125.000 large, stocky (September trans- planted), fieid-.ffrown, i)]ooming pansy plants; Henry Mette's strain, all salable stock, satisfaction guaranteed. $1.00 per 100. $10.00 per 1000. Cash. BRILL CEL- ERY GAKDCNS, Kalamazoo, Mich. PSONIBg J. M. Thorburn & Co., New York City. For pagj see List of Advertisers. Peonies. The world's greatest colleetloB, 1200 sorts. Send for list. C. BKTSCHJBB, Caiial Dover, O. PECKY CYPRESS BENCHES A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Boston, For page see List of Advertlsera. PHOENIX Phoenix Canariensis, fine large plaata. J7.60 $35.00 each. jrLII'S ROEHRS CO., Rutherford. N. J. PHYSOSTEGIAS PHYSOSTEGIA VIRCilNICA, field grown, strong, .$3.50 per 100, $30.00 per luOO. W. B. KING, Little Silver, New Jersey. PIPE AND FITTINGS Kroeschell Bros. Co., Chicago. For page see List of Advertlsera. King Construction Company, N. Tonawanda, N. \. Shelf Brackets and Pipe Hangera. For page i-ee List of Advertlsera. Pfaff & Kendall, Newark, N. J. Second-Hand Pipe for Truck Farms and Gardens. PLANT AND BULB IMPORTS Chas. Schwake & Co., New York City. For page aee List of AdvertLsers. Angnst Roiker & Sons, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. McButchlson & Co., New York City. For page tee List of Advertlsera. Otto Helnecken, New York. For page see List of Advertlsera. PLANT TREXLISi:S AND STAKES Seele's Tleless Plant Stakes and Tral- Ilses. H. D. SEELE & SONS. Elkhart, Ind. PLANT TUBS H. A. Dreer. Philadelphia, Pa. "Eiverton Special." POINSETTIA PDLCHERRIMA A. Schulthels, College Point, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. POTASH German Kail Works, Inc., New York City. PRIVET CALIFORNIA PRIVET. 1000 IS to 24 inches $9.00 2 to 3 feet 11.00 3 to 4 feet 17.50 All two-year, cutback, branched stock. Prices F. O. B. when cash accompanies order. Boxing extra oh shipments for June 1st payment. Reference required. Quick and cheap water freight via Jack- sonville to Baltimore. New York, Boston. GRIFFING BROTHERS, McClenny, Fla. RAFFIA McHutchlson & Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. REFRIGERATORS FOR FLORISTS United Refrigerator & Ice Macblno C*. Kenosha. Wis. United Ice Machines. For page liee List of Advertlsera. RHODODENDRONS P. Ouwerkerk, Hoboken. N. J. For page see List of Advertlsera. Bol)blnk & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertlsera. RIBBONS AND CHIFFONS S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. ROSES P. Ouwerkerk. Hoboken, N. J. For page 'ee List of Advertisers. Robert Craig Co.. Philadelphia. Pa, For page see List of Advertisers, For List of Advertisers See Page 559 April 11, 1914 HORTICULTURE 587 KOSES — Continued W. & T. Smltb Co , Geoeva, N. Y. American Grown Rosea. For page see List of Advertiser!. Bay State Nurseries, Nortb Abington. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. B. 8. PeDDock-Meeban Co., Pblladelpbla, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. BobblDk & AtklDs, Rutberford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Bastero Nurseries, Jamaica Plain, Maaa. For page see List of Advertlsera. August Rolker & Sons, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Cbarles H. Totty, Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Send for complete list of strong two- year aeld plants of Cboicest Roses. THE CONAKIJ & JONES COMPANY, West Grove, Pa. SALVIAS Salvia Bonfire, fine 2-in., $2.00 per 100. Casb. J. W. MILLKR, Sliiremanstown, Pa. SALVIAS— Extra strong Seedlings, Bon- fire or Dragon. 50c. per WO, $4.00 per 1000. Casb. K. POWELL, Florist, Box 200, White Plains, N. Y. SEED GKOWERS Leonard Seed Co., Chicago, IlL For page see List of Advertlaera. California Seed Growers' Association, San Jose, Cal. For page see List of Advertlaera. Braalan Seed Growers Co., San Joae, Cal SEEDS Carter's Tested Seeds, Boston, Mass., and London, England. "Seeds with a Lineage." For page see List of Advertisera. Joseph Breck & Sons, Boston, Maaa. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Boigiano & Son, Baltimore, Md. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. Sebwake & Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Uicbell's Seed House, Pblladelpbla, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. W. At lee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia, Pa For page lee List of Advertisers. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Boston, Mass. Evergreen Lawn Grass Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Tbort.urn & Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Leonard Seed Co., Chicago, 111. Pees, Beans, Radish and all Garden Seeds For page see List of Advertisers. Arthur T. Boddlngton, New York For page see List of Advertisers. 8. Bryson Ayres Co., Independence, Mo. Sweet Peas. For page tee List of Advertisers. Loechner & Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisera. T. J. Grey Co., Bnutnn. Mass. Seeds for Florista. For page see Ll^t of Advertisers. S. D. Woodrufl" & Rons. New York. Garden Seed. For page see i-ist tii Advertisers. Ant. C. Zvolanek, Lompoc, CaL Winter Orchid Sweet Pea Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Oliver Johnson, Wicker Park Station. Chicago, 111. Lawn Grass Seed. For page see List of Advertisers Burnett Bros., New York tMty. Seasonable Seeds. For page see List of Advertisers. Stamford Seed & Nursery Co., Stamford. Conn. Quality Sweet Pea Seeds. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Skidelsky & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. SEEDS — Continued. Kelway & Son. Langport, England. Garden. Farm and Flower Se«Hl«. For page see List of Advertisers. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, Florida frown seed, any quantity. Send for prices eedlings and transplanted plants. PETER MACK, Box 172, Orlando. Fla. SLUG SHOT Hammond's Paint & Slug Shot Works, Beacon, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. SNAPDRAGONS G. S. Ramsburg, Somersworth, N. H. For page see List of Advertisera. SNAPDRAGONS— 10,000 Routed Cuttings, Sliver Pink, Yellow and White, $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. WM. SWAYNE, Ken- nett Sq., Pa. SPHAGNUM MOSS Live Sphagnum moss, orchid peat and arcbid basket always on band. LAGER & HURRELL, Summit, N. J. STOVE PLANTS Orchids — Ijargest stock in the country. Stove plants and Crotons, finest collection. JULIUS ROEHRS CO, Rutberford, N. J. TRITOMAS Let me hit you with the poker. Tri- toma Pfltzeri, red hot poker, strong crowns, $5.00 per 100. THOMAS J. OBER- LIN, Sinking Spring, Pa. TL'BEROSES J. M. Thorburn & Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertiseri;. VEOETABLB PLANTS TOMATOES. 5000 Comet Forceiug Tomatoes, $20.00 per 1000. Cash please. J . J. CLAYTON & SON, West Grove. Pa. Vegetable Plants, Tomatoes, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Celery, Egg Plant, Cheshire Bigs, and Guernsey cattle, blooded stock. Write for pamphlet. GIRDLE RIDGB, Farm Dept., Katonab, N. Y. VENTILATING APPARATUS The Advance Co., Richmond, Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. Quaker Machine Co., Richmond, Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. VERMICIDES Aphlne Mfg. Co., Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. VERONICAS VERONICA LONGIFOLIA SUBS., field grown, or 3 in. stock, $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per lOno. W. E. KING, Little Silver, New jersey. WEED KILLER. Pino-Lyptol Chemical Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. WIRED TOOTHPICKS W. J. Cowee, Berlin, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. WIREWORK Reed & Keller, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Komada Bros., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Wlrework. Write for our catalogue. aOLTON & HUNKEL CO., Milwaukee, wis. WILLIAM B. HEILSCHER'S WIRE WORKS. 38-40 Broadway, Detroit, Mich. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Albany. N. Y. Albany Cut Flower Exchange, Albany. N. Y. For page s,ee List of Advertisers. Baltimore The S. S. Pennock-Meeban Co., Franklin and St. Paul Sts. For page see List of Advertisera. WHOLESAI.B FLORISTS Bostan N. F. McCarthy & Co., 112 Arch St. and 31 Otis St. For page see List of Advertisera. Welch Bros. Co^ 226 Devonshire St. For page ^ee List of Advertisera. Brooklyn Wm. H. Kuebler, 28 Wlllougbby St. For page see List of Advertisers Buffalo, N. T. William F. Kastlng Co., 383-87 milcott St. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Peter Retnberg, 37 Randolph 8t. For page see List of Advertisera. Chicago Carnation Co., 30 R. Randolph St. For page see List of Advertisera. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. For page see List of Advertisera. Detroit Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 38 and 49 Broadway. For page see List of Advertiser!. Montreal Montreal Floral Co., Ltd., Montreal, P. Q. For page see List of Advertisera. New York H. E. Froment, 57 W. 28th St. For page see List of Advertisera. James McManus, 105 W. 28th St. For page see List of Advertisera. W. F. Sheridan, 133 W. 28th St. For page see List of Advertisera. P. J. Smith, 48 West 28th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Moore, Hentx & Nash, 55 and 57 W. 26th St. For page see List of Advertisers. Charles Millang, 55 and 57 West 26tb St. For page see List of Advertisers. W. P. Ford, New York. For page see List of Ad vertlsera. Traendly & Schenck. 131 W. 28th St For page see List of Advertisers. The S. S. Pennock-Meeban Co., 117 We»t 2Sth St. For page see List of Advertiser!. Badgley, Riedti & Meyer, Inc., New York. For page tec List of Advertisera. Woodrow&Marketos, 37 & 39 West 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. jT^K. Allen, 106"w7 28tb^St. For page see List of Advertisers. George C. Siebrecbt, 109 W. 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. John Young, 53 West 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. M. C. Ford, 121 West 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. B. S. Sllnn, Jr., 55 and 57 West 26th St. For page see List of Advertisers. Philadelphia Leo. Niessen Co., 12tb and Race Sts. For page see List of Advertisers. Edward Reld. 1619-21 Ranstead St. For page see List of Advertisers. The S. S,~ Pennock-Meeban Co., 1008-12 Ludlow St. For page see List of Advertisers. RIchmundj Ind. E. G. Hill Co. For page see List of AdTertlsers. Rochester, N. Y. George B. Hart, 24 Stone St. For page see List of Advertisers. Washington The S. S. Pennock-Meeban Co., 1216 H St., N. W. For page see List of Advertisers. In writing to Advertisers Icindiy mention Horticulture -688 HOBTICULTURE April 11, 1914 New Offers In This Issue BARRIE FORCING FRAME. Geo. N. Barrie, Brookline, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. DISPLAY OF MEMORIAL DAY GOODS. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page .see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE AND VERANDA SHADING. W. II. Dugan, New Eocbelle, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. HEATING EFFICIENCY AND ECONOMY. Kroeschell Bros. Co., Chicago, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. IMPORTS FOR FALL DELIVERY 1914. <2has. Schwalce & Co., Inc., New Yorli City. For page see List of Advertisers. MOONVINES. Godfrey Aschmann, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. SCOTCH HEATHER. Eastern Nurseries, Jamaica Plain, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. SNAPDRAGON. Leo Niessen Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. SNAPDRAGON. S. S. Peunock-Meehan Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. SWEET PEA SEED. Arthur T. Boddington, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. WTien a goose lays an egg, she just waddles off as if she was ashamed of it, — because she is a goose. When a hen lays an egg, she calls heaven and earth to witness it. The hen is a nat- ural born advertiser. Hence the de- mand for hens' eggs exceeds the de- maud for goose eggs, and the hen has all the business she can attend to. — Andrew Lang. ^0ttv*0y*mv%n0t0vt/yvyt0yyyt0i0mttM WANTS, FOR SALE, ETC. Advertloenients in tbis colmnn one cent a word. ]jiitlal§ count as words. Cash with order. All correspondence addressed "Care HORTICCTLTCRE" should be sent to 11 Hamilton Place, Boson. HELP WANTED WANTED — Working foreman in commer- •cial place, ten miles from Boston, to grow miscellaneous stock for, retail trade. Good habits and sobriety essential. Address G. B., care HORTICULTURE. SITUATIONS WANTED SITUATION WAXTEK as gardener; life experience under glass and outside garden- ing. Very best references. Age, 26; nationality. Eniriish. "B. C," care of HORTICULTURE. POSITION WANTED — By experienced rose grower, Massachusetts preferred. Un- derstands general greenhouse crops. Ad- dress A, care HORTICULTURE. FOR SALE FOB SALE!— Fresb from factory, new; 10 X 12, 16 X 18, 16 X 24, double thick. A and B qualities. Market dropped. Now 1b the time to buy and save money. PAB- fiHELSKT BEOS., INC., 215-217 H«Te- *iwer St., Brooklyn, N. Y. NEWS NOTES. Rocky Ford, Col. — The Englewood Floral Co., of Denver, will open a branch here. Sioux City, la. — J. \V. Dunford has purchased the business of the \\niit- ing Nursery Co. Oswego, N. Y.— F. Penfold has bought out the interest of his partner, P. "Leavens, and will continue the flor- ist store at 102 East Bridge street. Warren, R. I. — Wm. J. Faulkner, florist, has sold his place and will lo- cate in Kearsarge, N. H., where he will continue business on a larger scale. Rochester, N. Y. — By mutual con- sent, the firm of Hooker, Wyman & Co., has dissolved partnership. Horace Hooker, C. G. Hooker and Lewis Hooker will continue the business un- der the firm name of Hooker Bros. Whitemarsh, Md. — On Wednesday evening, March 25, R. Vincent & Sons Co. gave a banquet to their employees. Tables were set for 100. R. A. Vin- cent was the toastmaster and T. Alvah Merritt, of Patapsco Neck, and John M. Rider, of Brooklyn, responded to toasts. Being Maryland Day, Mr. Mer- ritt devoted his remarks to Maryland history. T. A. Vincent, who is post- master of the House of Delegates, was called upon for a speech, and he gave an account of the workings of the Legislature. Musical selections and some recitations were included in the program. Seattle, Wash. — Gains Edward Ram- quist, 16 years old, son of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar E. Ramquist, a florist residing at 4806 Alki avenue, killed himself in an upstairs room at the family home on Sunday afternoon, March 22, by hanging. He fastened a towel around his neck, attached the other end to a door knob and then squatted on the floor. The body of the boy was found by one of his younger brothers shortly after 2 o'clock in the afternoon. The father said his son had been injured in the head some time ago and since that time has complained of constant headache. This is believed to have shattered his nerves and caused him to end his life. MASSACHUSETTS AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE. The short course class in floriculture has recently taken its annual trip to Boston to visit the markets, stores and greenhouse establishments in that vi- cinity. Three days were spent visiting the various places. The first day in- cluded visits to J. T. Butterworth at South Framingham, S. J. Goddard and Wm. R. Nicholson at Framingham and Robert Montgomery at Natick. An early start was made the next morn- ing in order to see the Boston flower markets when business was in full swing. The remainder of the morning was spent in visiting the retail stores in the city; in the afternoon a trip was made to Peter Fisher's establish- ment at Ellis, Mass. On the last day the places visited were Thomas Rol- and's range at Nahant, William Sim's at Cliftondale, and Thomas Roland's range at Revere. This trip has come to be one of the features of the course since it gives the students an oppor- tunity to see all phases of the horticul- tural industry. GiaraRtied under the Insecticide Act. 1910. Sirlal 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, Insects on Rose-bushes, Carnations, etc. without injury to plants and without odor. Used according to di- rections 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 wonder^l 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. 5^ Pint . . 25o: Pint - - 40o; Qaart - • 75S, - APHIS SPRAYINC-VAPORIZINC-FUIWIICATINC K SEEIDSIVIEIIM F~OR F>RIOI Manufactured by THE KENTUCKY TOBACCO PRODUCT CO., Incorporated, Louuville, Ky. Sold by the Seed Dealers Otfice of ALFRED GOLDRING, Florist, Cobleskill, N. Y., March 17, 1914 "''EOlSTERtOl'*" We use Hammond's SLUG SHOT on Currant Busbes In the Spring before the leaves are started. We put it on around the roots and have done It for two years, and find that the worms are killed before they get on the bush. For Potatoes we put on Slug Shot as soon as the l)ugs come, and we have good vines, pleuty of tubers and no bugs. It is the best thing we have ever used. For Sow Bags In greenhouses it is sure death. We had a lot of them before using Slug Shot, but they get out where it Is used. ALFRED GOLDKING. Hammond's Paint & Slug Shot Works, BEACON, N. Y. PINO YPTot THE VERY NEWEST AND QUICKEST METHOD OF DESTROYING WEEDS. GRASS AND OTHER GROWTH IN GARDEN WALKS, GUTTERS TENNIS COURTS, DRIVEWAYS, ETC. This fluid absolutely destroys all weeds and other growth wherever applied, and Its effect on the ground prevents the growth of fresh ones for a year and thus saves a great deal of time and labor, as no cutting, hoeing or hauling away of the weeds is required. We manufacture the strongest line of DISINFECTANTS on the market. PINO-LYm^OL^HEMICAL CO. 455-457 West 26th Street, NEW YORK CITY^Hii COKKi:SPONDENCE SOLICITED NIKOTEEN 30 ^freSlth For Spraying APHIS PUNK For Fumigating" ASK YOUR DEALER FOR IT. Guaranteed under the Insecticide Act of 1910, U. 8. No. 4«. NICOTINE MFG. CO ST. LOUIS, MO. PLANTLIFE. PI INTI IFF '>3S several advantages over rLHniLiri. uguia insecticides on the mar- ket. Containing refined tobacco dust it can be used to mix with the soil, acting as an excellent fertilizer, at the same time de- stroying worms and insects in the ground before they have a chance to reach the plant. pilUTIjCC has been found very effective in *• "^ ridding greenhouses of insects by dusting on plants. When dry, use for dusting about once a week. Put up in bulk for greenhouse men; in packages for retail trade. Bag of 100 lbs. $3.50. Let us quote you prices in quantity. 251 East 66lh Street NEW YORK, N, I. The Plantlife Company, Ram s Head Guano 100 lbs. $2.00 WM. ELLIOTT & SONS 42 Vesey St., New York The Recognized Standard Insecticide. W, N. Craig writes In Florists' Review (March 5th, 1914) : "Scale on greenhouse plants is not easy to get rid of, as dosei which are suflJciently strong to kill the scale will usually disfigure the plants at the same time. I have found APHINB a first-class remedy for scale, and If yon will apply it according to directions yon will kill and loosen the scales, although they will not fall off, as will some other pests." It will only require the hose to wash off dead scale. A remedy that Is efficient In destroying scale, will destroy green, black, white fly. red spider, thrips and mealy bug. $1.00 per quart — $2.60 per Eallon. FUNGINE will destroy mildew, rnst and bench fungi. 75c per quart — $2.00 per gallon. VERMINE will destroy root maggots, eel, wire and cut worms tn the soil. $1.00 per quart — $3.00 per gallon. SCALINE will destroy San Jose and all bard scale and red spider on fruit and ornamental trees and bushes. $1.50 per Gal— 10 Gals. $10.-50 Gals. $37.50 NIKOTIANA — a 12% nicotine for fumi- gating over small lamps or by painting on steam pipes. $1.60 per quart — $4.60 per gallon. For Sale by Seedsmen. Aphine Manufacturing Co. Manufacturers of Agricultural CfaetnlcaU MADISON, N. J. Canadian Agents: Dupny & Fer^son. Montreal, Que.; Steele, Brlggs Seed Co, Ltd., Toronto, Ont. British Distributors: British and Amer- ican Fertilizing Co., Liverpool, Ehig. BIG BLOOMS and Strong Plants guaranteed. Mix DAVIDOE'S SPECIAL PHOSPHORDB with planting and potting soil. After roots are made, top dress little and often. $2.00 per 100 lbs. Cash with order. HUDSON CARBON CO., Ballston Spa. N. T. Cocoanut Fibre Soil ThlB Is the R«il Nature's Humus. Put It on your lawn this spring:. Don't let it burn np» or stand all summer hose tn hand. Order now in 100 lb. bagrs. 20th CENTORY PUNT FOOD CO. 27 t 29 OCEAN ST, BEVERLY, MASS. 590 HOKTICULTURE April 11, 1914 I^Ol^ HEWS STANDARD POTS XJS... 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 Factories CAMBRIDGE. MASS. GREENHOUSES BUILDING OR CON- TEMPLATED. Norfolk, Va. — W. J. Newton, one house. Pocasset, R. I. — Olney Williams, re- building. Lynchburg, Va. — A. Brosch, carna- tion house. Holyoke, Mass.— Hugh Clark, 225 Maple street. Ardmore, Pa. — Primrose Flower Shop, one house. Conneaut, O. — Cummins Canning Co., house 28x150. Redford, Mich. — Detroit Greenhouse Co., house 28x150. Falrhaven,- Mass. — Peter Murray, three 160 ft. houses. Austin, Tex. — E. Priedrich, 1313 E. 6th street, house 40x90. Woonsocket, R. I. — Chas. E. Allen, Brier street, one house. Marshalltown, la. — James L. Dun- mead, range of houses. Auburn, R. I.— J. A. Endlong & Son, six houses, each 23x235. North Stoughton, Mass. — Charles Walters, range of houses. Sterling, Colo. — Sterling Greenhouse & Gardens, one rose house. Brockton, Mass. — Elmer E. Blood. 310 Grove street, one house. Newport, R. I. — Frederick S. Franco, Grafton street, house 16x16. Philadelphia, Pa. — Otto Walther, 7006 N. 12th street, one house. Marblehead, Mass. — Henry L. Mar- tin, Cemetery Road, one house. Ashtabula, O. — Dunbar-Hopkins Co., Woodman, Ave., range of houses. Worcester, Mass. — House of Correc- tion, Summer street, house, 19x37. Niagara Falls, Ont. — Queen Victoria Park Commissioners, Horseshoe Falls Park, conservatory. Danville, III. — Edgar Osborne, Spring Hill Cemetery, two houses each 24x104; two houses each 18x42. NEWS NOTES. Petoskey, Mich. — E. T. Hammond has closed his greenhouse and gone out of business. , Dreshertow/n, Pa. — Michael Rage has sold his greenhouse to the Penn. Farm School for Women. Sturgeon Bay, Wis. — Frank Welter has purchased the P. G. Swan green- houses and will enlarge the business. Maquoketa, la. — W. 1. Hill has pur- chased the Odger Greenhouses and business and will move the green- houses down town. Lexington, Mass. — Norris F. Comley has sold his greenhouses on Bedford street to George Rice of Framingham. Besides the greenhouses are six acres of highly cultivated land and a large house. Mr. Comley, with his family, has moved to his new place in Bur- lington. PEIRCE PAPER FLOWER POT Replaces clay pot for transferring and delivery of plants without damage. Under ordinary growing conditions will last two nionttis or more in a greenhouse, making them available for growing many small plants. Received a Certificate of Merit from the Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists, Minneapolis, August, 1913. Only paper pot ever so recognized. Ask your seedsman or supply house. If they do not keep them, send direct. Made in Standard sizes, 'i inch to G inch inclusive. Samples famished free. E. Allan Peirce 401 Oaks Road Waltham, Mass. 1000 READY PACKED CRATES STANDARD FLOWER POTS AND BULB PANS can be sblpped at an hour'a notice. Price per crate: 2000 1% In. @ $8.00 1500 2 1500 2% 1500 2>4 1000 3 800 3^ 4.1 B.25 6.00 5.00 5.80 500 4 456 4^ 320 5 210 5H 144 6 120 7 60 8 In. @ $4.50 " " 5.24 " " 4.51 " " 3.78 " " 3.16 " " 4.20 " " 3.00 HILFINGER BROS. Pottery, Fort Edward, N.Y. August Rolker & Sons, 51 Barclay St., N. V. City, A{Mts OIK SPEtUlTV— lone Ilstance and TiadEtipoft — STANDARD FLOWER- If your greenhouses are within 500 miles of the Capitol, write us, we can save you money. W. H. ERNEST » 28th & M Sts. Washinsrton. D. O n- instead of >5-"i- Kalters, so we can reduce the depth from 3>4 «nd 4 inches to 3 inches. F:,ry hit pf Sun:tgkt «i,,I>/s moiify tt' yen. Stid lot lalletiD Ko. 4E sail be condnceil. KING CONSTRICTION CO. 28 Klal'l RoaJ. M. Toninanda. M.T. •■a:! tht Sunlight AH Day Houses" You know the Import- ance of having proper greenhouse fittings, and a relialjle ventilating equipment in your greenhouse. We manufacture these articles in such a man- ner that we feel per- fectly safe in guaran- teeing our material in every possible manner. It will pay you to in- vestigate. Write us to- day for catalog, prices, etc. ADVANCE CO. Richmond, - Ind. SASH BARS 32 feet or longer HOT BED SASH PECKY CYPRESS BENCH LUMBER [SS GREENHOUSES ERECTED AND EQUIPPED COMPLETE IF DESIRED Write for Cir.ular "D" and Prices The A. T. STEARNS LCMBER CO. NEPONSET. BOSTON, MASS. S. JACOBS & SONS C\/PQvTnino 1359-1385 Flushing Ave. BROOKLYN, - - - N. Y. DREER'S Florist Specialties, New Brand. New Style Hoae ••RIVERTON" Furnished in lengths up to 500 ft. without seam or joint. The HOSF fm the FLORIST )i-inch, per ft., 15 c. Reel of 500 ft., " uJ^c. J Reels, 1000 ft., " 14 c. H-inch, " 13 c. Reels, 500 ft., " iiiic. Couplings furnished HENRT A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelihia, Pa. PRIVATE GARDENERS INVESTIGATE THE BARRIE FORCING FRAME IT BEATS NATURE BY TWO WEEKS OR MORE WHEREVER USED Full Information and Literature Upon Request GEORGE N. BARRIE, Brookline, Mass. 1 J-^r ^s ^^m •^^.m'-. t-r~£~^al THE ORIGINAL MAKER OF GREENHOUSE AND VERANDA SHADING Used all oviT the country tjy I'omnu'reial, Public and I'rivate plitces. These shades can be rolled on the glass or raised 10 inches from glass. I can guarantee they will last 15 years or iHiirc. Will call at your place on request and bring s;impics and explain h«■«. Evans^ 20th Century Arm j Greenhouse Materials mnl^ IRON or WOOD SASH BARS In all lengths up to 32 fecC Milled to any detail furnished or will furnish details and cut materials ready fer erection. Frank Van Assche, •^"^d"D^Ji«h.''s^.^'- JEBSET CITT, N. J. Will not twist the shafting pil>e. Ihrec times the power of old style elbow arms Sold only with Evans Challenge Machine Write for free Catalogue U QUAKER CITY MACHINE CO.. Richmond, Ind. 592 HORTICULTURE April 11. 1914 A Before Easter Thought For After Easter Action OMIO moil iiiviT make up tbeir miiul tn build until after tlio winter luilidjiy tnult- is over. Otbers talk muiI talk about it from January first straisht ihrough until afu-r Kaster. If the cash register has jingled mer- rily enough then, tliey stop talking and begin acting. So every ve.'ir right after Kister we get a lot of orders from men wlio want their houses "i-iKlit anay." They must have them rushed with a hurrah. Some .if them seem almost to believe it possible to have them up and Hnifihed in time to grow stoek for necoration l>ay. The fact is, however, that if any one can turn out a house iiuiokly and erect it with speed, and still give you a top notch .iob. I>. & B. is that any one. No other concern has such ex- tensive factories : or employs as many men. We do not, however, advise rush jobs. But, as we said be- fore, if any one can rush a job, and still make a good job, we can. We shall expect to hear from yon right .away after Easter. Lord and Burnham Company SALES OFFICES: NEW YORK BOSTON PHILADELPHIA CHICAGO ROCHESTER CLEVELAND 42nd Street Bldg. Tremont BIdg. Franklin Bank BIdg. Rookery BIdg. Granite BIdg. Swetland Bldg TORONTO, CANADA, 12 Queen St., E. FACTORIES: Irvington. N. Y. De» Plaines. 111. The Height of Heating Efficiency and Economy IS ATTAINED BY No One Ever Discards a KROESCHELL East, West, North, South, It Gives Satisfaction Always Which Shall It Be? CAST IRON BOILERS-FOOL ECONOMY I false latings. fuel \v;iste. danger of breakdowns by cracking of sec- tions, dealers' commissions on sales)— OR KROESCHELL BOILERS-FUEL ECONOMY (honest and "true blue" boiler ratings, safety, quick heat, factory- to-user prices). 466 W. Erie Street, CHICAGO Vol. XIX No, 16 APRIL 18, 1914 B^^^^ HOKTICULTURE "^^ Wr ^^, I •f: .r ii' ^.^m- ;>"»,«^\ rr^/ W'*' Conrti'sy of .1 . T. Boi/din^ton, l^ew Vt^rk Specimen Primula malacoides Published Every Saturday at 11 Hamilton Place, Boston, Mass. Subscription, $1.00. LV r\ r\ 594 HOKTICULTURB April 18. 1914 xnMnHnHnHnMdMnMDHnMnMnBinsfnHnMnMnHnHnHnMnH: Sow Sweet Pea Seed M The best success is secured by sowing your seed as soon as the frost is out of the ground. It is vital, so don't^delay. Boddington's Quality Sweet Peas Youllmay deduct 5% if cash accompanies the order Those marked with a star (•) are Spencer or Uuwiu type. Color Lb. •APPLE BLOSSOM SPENCER (Burpee, 190S) Rose, or piuk and white J1.75 'BEATRItK si'KN< EB (Morse, 1907) Light pink, buff and pink 1.75 ♦BLACK KNKillT si'ENCEK (Stevenson, 190S) Maroon 2.50 BLANCHE BIRPEE (Eckford, 1895) I'ure white l.Ou •BLANl HE FERRV (I'erry, 1IS86). Extra early Rose, or pink and white 1.25 •BLANCHE FERKY SPENCER (Routzahn, 190S) Rose, or pink and white 2.30 •CANARY (Loddinjiton, 1900) Pale yellow, or primrose 2.00 •CAPT.AIN OF THE BLl ES SPENCER (Morse, 1909) Blue and purple 3.00 •COCNTESS SPENCER (Cole, 1901) Lif;ht pink shades, etc 2.00 DAINTY (Morse, 1902) Light pink shades, etc 1.00 •D.^INTY SPENCEli (Morse, 1910) Light pink, almost white 2.50 DOROTHY ECKI-OBD (Eckford, 1901) Pure white 75 EARLIEST OF ALL (Burpee, 1898) Rose, or pink and white 2.00 •E. J. CASTLE ( Lnwin, 1907 ) Rose crimson ^ 75 •ENCH.4NTBESS (Stark, 19001 Light pink shades, etc 2.00 •ETHEL ROOSEVELT (Burpee. 1910) Straw and crimson 2.00 •ETT.\ DY'KE SPENCEK (Breadniore, 1907) White 5.00 rLOR.\ NORTON (Morse, 1905) Blue and purple 75 •FLORA NORTON SPENCER ( Jlorse, 1908) Blue and purple 2.S0 •FLORENCE MORSE SPENCER (Morse, 1903) Light pink and clear pink 2.50 •FRANK DOLBY (I'nwin, 1907) Lavender and mauve 2.00 •CiAIETY SPENCER (Routzahn, 1910) Striped and mottled 2.00 •GEORGE HERBERT (Breadmore, 1905) ...Light pink, shaded deeper pink 2.00 •GL.\DYS I'NWlN (Lnwin, 1901) Light pink shades, etc l.OO HELEN PIERCE (Morse, lOO.j) Violet, feathered white 1.50 •HELEN LEWIS (Watson, 1901) Orange pink, etc 2.50 HENRY' ECKFORD (Eckford, 1901) Orange pink 75 HONORABLE MRS. E. KENYON (Eckford, 1900) Pale yellow, or primrose 75 •JC.\NIT.\ SPENCER (Routzahn, 1909) Striped and mottled 2.00 •KING ED WORD SPENCER ( Burpee, 1908) Crimsou scarlet 2.00 KING EDW.\KD VU ( Eckford, 1903) Crimsou scarlet 1.00 LADY- GRISEL HAMILTON (Eckford, 1899) Lavender and mauve 1.00 LOTTIE ECKFORD (Eckford, 1890) Lavender and mauve, picotee edge 1.00 LORD NELSON (House) Violet and indigo 1.00 LOVELY (Eckford. 18".l."i) Light pink shades, etc 1.00 •LOVELY SPF:ncer (Mor.se, 1908) Light pink, butt and pink 3.00 •M.YRIE CORELLI (Morse, 1909) Rose crimson 3.00 MRS. GEORGE HIGGINSON, .JR. (Morse, 1903) Lavender and mauve 75 •MRS. HUGH DICKSON (Dobbie, 1909) Creamy piuk 2.00 •MRS. ALFRED WATKINS (Uuwiu, 1906) Light pink shades, etc 75 .MRS. COLLIER (Uobbie, 190C) Pale yellow and primrose 75 MRS. WALTER WRIGHT (Eckford. 1902) Mauve and blue 75 •iMRS. WALTER WRIGHT SPENCER (Routzahn. 1908) Mauve and blue .3.00 MONT BLANC ( Benary, 1901) Pure white 2.00 N.VVY BLIE (Burpee, 1899) Violet and indigo 75 »N01!.\ CNWIN (rnwin, 1905) Pnre white 1.50 •OTHELLO SPENCER (Morse, 1908) Maroon 2.00 •I'AKAliIsE lllciuiis, 1906) Light pink .shades, etc 2.00 PHENO.MEN.AL (Morse, 1905) Lavender and mauve, picotee edge 1.00 •PRINCE EDW.VRD OF YORK SPENCER (Routzahn, 1909) Orange pink, or salmon 2.00 •PRIMROSE SPENCER (Morse, 1908) Pale yellow, or primrose 2,00 PRIMA DONN.A (Eckford, 1896) Light pink and clear pink 1.00 QUEEN ALEXANDRA (Eckford, 1905) Crimson scarlet 1.00 •QUEEN ALEX.VNDR.V SPENCER Crimson scarlet 2.30 •QUEEN VICTORI.\ SPENCER (Burpee, 1909) I'rimrose and rose 1.73 •RAJIONA SPENCER (Morse, 1909) Striped and mottled 2.,30 ROMOLO PI.VZZ.YNI ( Eckford. 1904) .Mauve and blue 1.00 •RUBY SPENCER, Routzahn. 1909) Crimson scarlet 2.00 •SAINT GEORGE ( Hurst) Crimson scarlet 2.00 •SATIN QUEEN SPENCER ( Routzahn, 1910) Primrose pink 2.00 ♦TENNANT SPENCER (Morse. 1908) Mauve and blue 2.00 •WHITE SPENCER ( Burpee, 1907) Pure white 2.00 •W. T. HITCHINS (Spencer) (Morse, 1909) Light pink, butt and pink 3.00 •SPENCER MIXTURE Mixed 1.00 BODDINGTON-S QU.'VLITY MIXTURE Mixed 10 lbs., $4.50; 100 lbs., $40.00; .50 You can use this for an order sheet ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON, seedsman ^*\^'lo'^^c'^r" ■nmnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMniinMnMnMnm PRICES 'A lb. Oz. $0.50 $0.15 .50 .IS .73 .25 .35 .10 .40 .15 .75 .25 .75 .25 1.00 .:«) .60 .20 .33 .10 .75 .25 .20 .10 .75 .23 .20 .10 .60 .20 .60 .20 1.50 .50 .20 .10 .75 .25 .75 .25 .60 .20 .60 .20 .60 .20 .33 .10 .50 .15 .73 .25 .20 .10 .20 .10 .60 .20 .60 .20 .35 .10 .35 .10 • .35 .10 .35 .10 .35 .10 1.00 .35 1.00 .35 .20 .10 .60 .20 .20 .10 .20 .10 .20 .10 1.00 ..33 .75 .25 .20 .10 ..50 .15 .00 .20 .60 .20 .35 .10 .60 .20 .60 .20 .33 .10 .35 .10 .75 .a5 .50 -.15 .73 .25 .35 .10 .75 .25 .75 .25 .75 .25 .GO .20 .GO .20 1.00 .35 .25 .10 .15 .06 AprU 18, 1914 HORTICULTUKB 695- GEFRANIUIVIS We have a quarter of a million of Geraniums in three-inch pots. Good strong topped and branching stock in S. A. Nutt, Mad. Landry, Buchner, Berthe de Presilly, Edmond Blanc, Marq. de Castellane, E. H. Trego, etc. $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. We have a half million in two- inch pots at $2.00 per 100, $18.50 per 1000. R. VINCENT, Jr. & SONS CO., White Marsh, Md. Booked now for VALLEY forcing pips, LILACS and ROSE plants, for pot growing or for cut ; BULBS from Holland and Japan, all fall delivery. Address AUGUST ROLKER & SONS, 51 Barclay St.. or P.O. Box 752, NEW YORK LOECHNER&CO. JAPANESE LILIES 11 Warren St., New York, N. V. fVrtie /or quotallont Oar Motto: The Best The Market Affords CHAS.SCHWAKE&CO.,lnc. Horticultural Importers and Exporters 90-92 West Broadway, New York Place Your Import Orders Kow For Fall Delivery, 1914 LIL GIGANTEUMS AND MULTIFLORUMS HOHMANN'S LILY OF THE VALLEY Paper White Narc. & Roman Hyacinths, Dutch Bulbs, English Golden Spur, Azaleas, Palms, Roses, Etc. Write for Prices Page Advance Co G22 Albany Cut Flower Ex 614 Allen, J. K 614 Anderson. S. A.. 609 Aphine Mfg. Co. 621 Aschmann, G 506 Asmus. Geo 610 A y r e s Co., S. Bryson 607 Badgley Eeidel & Meyer C14 Barrie. Geo N..623 Barrows & Son. .596 Bayersdorfer, H. & Co 611 Bay State Nur- series 603 Bobbink & At- kins 603 Boddingtou, A.T..594 Bolgiano & Son, J 607 Boston Florist Letter Co 612 Brtck, .T. & Sons.eOB Breck - Kohinson Nurseries 003 Breitmeyer's, ,T. Sons 608 Brvan, .\lonzo J. 604 Burn,>tt Bros C07 Burpee, W. A. & Co G07 Carter's Tested Seeds, Inc. . . .607 Champion, J. N. & Co 609 Child s, Jebn Lewis 603 Clarke's D. Sons. 608 California Seed Growers' Asso.607 Page Chicago Car- nation Co 612 Conard & Jones Co 596 Croke, Geo. H..609 Co wee, W. J.... 612 Craig, Robt. Co. 603 Danker, F. A 60S Dards 608 D.'iTonport. A. M.596 Dawsou, H. S...603 D o r n e r, F. & Sons Co 604 Dreer, H. A 605-622-623 Dugan. W. H...i;23 Dunlop, Jcilin H.OOO Dysarl. K. .)..615 Eastern Nur- series 603 Edwards Folding lox Co 612 Elliott's, W.Sons.020 Elliott, W. H...603 Ernest, W. H...622 Esler. J. G C22 Eyres 009 Frrqubar, r.. & J. & Co 607 Feltbousen, .T. E.60-1 I'-olev Mfg. Co... 623 Ford, M. C 614 Ford. W. P 614 Freeman Orc-liid Co 004 Framingliain Nur- series 603 Fromenl. H. E .614 Galvin. Tlios. F. 609-610 Gasser. .T. M. Co. 609 Graham. -Vdam & Son 610 Grey, T. .J. Co.. 607 Page Gude Bros. Co.. 609 Hail Association. 622 Hall & RoblDsou.009 Hammond Paint & Slug Shot Works 021 Hart, Geo. B 614 Heacock, Jos. ...604 Heinecken, Otto. 603 Henderson, A.... 604 Sess & Swoliod:i.008 Hews, A. H. & Co 622 Hill. E. G. Co.. 612 Holland Nurser- ies 603 Hilfinger Bros..«'22 Holm & Olson.. 60S Hudson Carbon Co 021 Johnson, J. Oli- ver 607 Kpsting, W. F. Co 615 Keller, J. B.Sons.dOS Keller, J. M. Co.!596 Kentucky Toliac- co Product Co.621 Kervan Co 614 King Construc- tion Co fi'22 Komada Bros . . .611 Kramer. F. H...(i09 Kroeschell Bros. 023 Kuebler, W. H..614 Lager & Hurrell.OOi Lemon Oil Co... 020 Leonard Seed Co.007 Lonthy. A. & Go. .".00 l,oecliner & Co...'i9.') Lord & Burn- ham 624 Manning Nurser- ies 603 Page May & Co., L. L.609 McCarthy, N. F. & Co 612 McConnell, Alex. 608 McHutchison & Co 604 McKenna & Son, P 610 McKenzie. John. 596 McManus, Jas...614 Metropolitan Ma- terial Co 023 Meyer. Chas. F..606 Michell's Seed ■ House 606 Michigan Cut Flower Ex 612 Millang, Chas.... 614 -Montreal Floral Exchange 614 Moore, Hentz & Nash 614 Murray, Samuel. 60S National N u r- servman 003 Nicotine Mfg. Co.021 Niessen, Leo Co. 612 Oech.slin, Ernest. 596 Old Town Nur- series 003 Ouwerkerk, P...603 Palmer, W. J. & Son 60S Park Floral Co.. 60S Parshelsky Bros.623 Peirce. E. Allan 622 Pennock - Meehan Co 613 Penn the Flor- ist 609 Pierce. F. 0 622 Pierson, A. N...604 Pierson, F. R.Co.609 Plant Food Co., 20th Century.. 621 Page Plantlife Co 621 Pochlmann Bros. 612 Pulverized Ma- nure Co 621 Quaker City Ma- chine Co 623 Ramsburg, G. S.603 Randall's Flower Shop 609 Reed & Keller... 014 Reid. Edw 615 Reinberg, Peter. 012 Renter's 610 Rice, M Co 609 Robin Hill Nur- sery 603 Roehrs, J. Co... 604 Roland, Thomas.SOG R o I k e r, A. & Sons 595 Rosery, The 008 Sander & Son... 604 Scott. John i39G Schiller 610 vSchling, Max 609 Schultheis, A 596 .Scliwake, Chas. & Co ,595 fShoridan. W. F..614 Sharp, Partridge & Co 623 Siebrccht, Geo. C 614 Sij-'gers & Sig- ger.s 622 SkiOclsky, S. S. & Co 607 Slinn. B. S.. Jr. 615 Smith. P. J 614 Smith & Co., E. D 604 Smith & Hemen- way Co 606 Paso Smith. W.&T.CO.603 Smyth, Wm. J.. 608 Stamford Seed & Nursery Co. fl(r7-808 Stearns, A. T. Lumber Co 623 Storrs & Harri- son 596 Stumpp, Geo. M.608 Stumpp & Wal- ter Co 620 Totty. Chas. H..604 Thorburn, J. M. & Co 607 Traendly & Schenck 614 United Refriger- ating & Ice Machine Co 611 Valentine, J. A.. 608 Vincent, R., Jr., & Sons Co 595 Van Assche. F..623 Wants. For Sale. 620 Ward, R. M. & Co 596 Warendorff, A. & Co 610 Weber, F. C 609 Welch Bros 613 Whittier & Co., W. B 603 Wood Bros 6(^4 Woodruff, S. D. & Sou 607 Woodrow & Mar- ketos 615 Young. A. L 615 Young. .John.... 614 Young & Nugent.fiOS Zirn, J. A 009 Zvolenek, Ant. C.606 For BUYERS' DIREfiTORY AND READY REFERENCE OUIDE, See Pages 616, 617, 6(8, 6(9 «96 HORTICULTUEE April 18, 1914 tfi ,1 tfi tfi iff Ifi \R ifi tfi iff yi!fiifiifiEfiX!fiifi«ifilfitfi»X!fi!fi»iifiyi!fi!fiy;tfi These Leading Canna Novelties You Surely Want To otiT notion here are six of the top notchers of the season. The way they have been selling would indicate that our uotion comes pretty close to being the right uotion. We will sell you any, or all of them at the rate of Each $0.75 .50 10 $6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 4.00 3.00 100 $50.00 35.00 50.00 25.00 25.00 20.00 Pauama s, Orange red variegated Loveliness, Pink Olympic x, Red Kate P. Deemer, Yellow or Orange Meteor, Ked Mrs. A. F. Conard, Pink '. X Plants ouly — now. Your order will be filled direct from our storage shelves where the flumps are kept under most favorable conditions. We do not box any canuas and store them. We box them as we ship them direct from our storage shelves. You can easily see the advantage of this method. Send along your or- ders. No one can fill them any more promptly. Our prices are right, considering the superior stock we have the reputation of selling. In the Canua Book is a complete list of Swastika Cannas. If you haven't this book — send for it. THE CONARD & JONES CO. Sv\rastika Brand Cannas WEST GROVE, PA. !fi !fi }£{ )^ ffi itfiffiifiififfiaifiifiifitfiaaifiifiifiatfiifiatfiifiifitffi a Miscellaneous Stock A few items every florist needs. For complete list send for catalog No. 5. Send us your list of wants. OAI.ADIUM ESCl'LENTl'M — Good bulbs with sound centers: 5 to 7 in. circum- ference, $2.00 per 100; 7 to 9 in. circumference, $3.00 per 100; 9 to 11 in. cir- cumference, $11.00 per 100. BKOONIA, TUBEROUS ROOTED — Bulbs large from one of Belgium's best grow- ers; Single Separate colors, $2.50 per 100, $22.50 per 1000; Single Mixed colors $2 25 per 100, $20.00 per 1000; Double Separate colors, $4.50 per 100, $40.00 per 1000; Double Mixed colors, $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. GLOXINIAS — Fine sound bulbs in separate colors, $4.00 per lOO, $35.00 per 1000. BHODODENDBONS — A fine lot of hardy sorts, in plants full of buds and with good foliage, IS in. high, 8 to 12 buds, $9.00 per doz.; 24 in. high, 12 to 14 buds, $12.00 per doz. AZALEA MOLLIS— Bushy, well budded plants, 15 to 18 in. high, $35.00 per dozen. DUTCHMAN'S PIPE — Aristolochia Sipho, tops 4 ft. long, a grand vine for shade and cold exposure, $3.50 per dozen, $25.00 per 100. MAGNOLIA— Fine well budded plants, with ball of earth, burfapped; all varie- ties. White, Pink and Red, 4 to 5 ft. high, $1.50 each. Stellata or Halleana, early star shaped white, 2^. to 3 ft. high, at $1.50 each. ENGLISH IVY- Two or more shoots, 3 ft. long, $12.00 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co. Painesville, O. _ re:rim3 f~or dis All the varieties. Sturdy little stock, ansorpassed qaality. Any quantity, selection as ordered BIFRC3S' I>JE:ST F'EIRIMS ASPLENIUM NIDUS-AVIS Lturgest Stock of Young Plzuits in America A. M. DAVENPORT, - WATERTOWN, MASS. PALMS, FERNS and DECORATIVE PLANTS JOIHIM SOOTT 'KuMand Road anil E. 45th St., Td«phooe 2a90 Bedford BROOKLYN, N. Y. Moonvines IPOMEA NOCTIFLORA, our so well known pure white, waxy MOONVINE, bearing flowers very fragrant and as big as a saucer, 2V4-in. pots, will make good stock for you to propagate from, $5.00 per 100. Godfrey Aschmann Wholesale Grower and Importer of Potted Plants, 1012 W.Ontario St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Poinsettia Pulcherrima Nice Ntrong plants from 2 1-2-ln. pots, $6.00 per 100; $55.00 per 1000 AZAtEAS, CYCLAAIEN, LILACS A. SCHULTHEIS COLLECF POINT, N.Y. CYCLAMEN B«at atrmlB In «xlBt«ace. 4 tneli fSSJW 5 Inch M.M • Inch 7».M THOMAS ROUWD. Nahairt. Mass. Headquarters for Sturdy New England Grown Dish Ferns, Geraniums and Spring Bedding Plants Quality High Prices Right JOHN Mckenzie, North Cambridge Mass. FERN DISH FERNS S3.50 per 100 &30.00 per 1000. Boston Ferns- Whitman! Extra StroBfl 6 inch, 50c each. ERNEST OECHSLIN HadisoQ St. and tali Ave., RIYEI FBIfST II. J. M. Keller Co., Inc. <5IRO^A/EF9S DECORATIVE PLANTS OF HIGH QUAUTY Fifth Ave. and 65th Street, Brooklyn and Whitestone, L. I., New York BOSTON FERNS 2>^ In. ^^-^oTo^^' ROOSEVELT, 2 1-2 in; $5 per 100, $40 per 1000. WHITMANI COMPACTA 2 1-2 in. $5 per 100. S40 per 1000. 250 at 1000 rate*. H.H.BARROWS&SON,Whitman.Mass. Palms, Ferns, Decorative and Foliage Plants Onlers taken oew for IMPORTED AZALEAS On hand a splendid stock of Ferns in leading sorts. Also Cocos, Asparagus for Jardinieres. A. LEUTHY & CO. Peiliins Street Nnrseries Roslindale.— Boston, Mats. SE^ND FOR THB JOT BOOK HORSESHOE BULBOLOGY For 1914 RALPH M. WARD & CO. 71 BCURBAT STREET, NEW YORK April 18, 1914 HORTICULTURE MT NOTES ON CULTURE OF FLORISTS^ STOCK OONDCOTBD BT /^/ pi.^a^/ui/ 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. Care of Allamandas In ordev to luivc thest' [ihints in a nice compart form they will need tying and .staking from time to time. As tliey grow they will hecome crowded and shonld be spaced (|uite often to let the sun and air around them. When their pots are full of active roots they will need lots of water. Give them plenty of syringing until well filled with bloom and about twice a week give liquid manure veater. They should never be allowed to go be- low 65 degrees at night and with sun they can be al- lowed to run up 15 to "20 degrees more. Keep the at- mosphere moist by wetting down the paths and under the benches two or three times a day. To increase stock place soft-wooded cuttings in the warmest propagating bed you have, as they should have at least 75 degrees bottom heat to root well. Ferns The best way to grow fern spores is to sow them in pans. A soil for small ferns should be a mixture of sandy peat or turfy loam and leaf mold. The temper- ature is right if held at the [xiint of 60 degrees, as near as possible, the whole year through. Air is necessary to counteract stagnation, but strong drafts are death to tender, young fern-growth. A light shading during the brightest hours of cloudless days from about now until the end of October is good for all ferns. Ramblers for Easter J9J5 In order to have Eambler roses form good bushy plants, start now and get some one year old plants. They should be cut back so they will have three or four strong eyes to break from. I think it is better to pot them into their flowering size now. Do not overlook the fact that they should have a well prepared compost to make fine flowering wood, say a fibrous sod that has been mixed with manure at the rate of three to one and to every ban-ow load add a 5-inch pot of bone meal, and another of wood ashes. Always see that pots are given good drainage. These can be started in a house that stands at about 50 degrees at night. Syringe them every good day, but give water carefully until root action has started good. They can be grown underglass until July or August. Mr. Farrell's next notes will be on the following: Asters; Bego Planting Gladioli Have a good piece of ground and see that the soil is worked deep and that there is plenty of well-decayed manure worked into it. It would be well to sort the corms over and plant all the small ones at the first plant- ing leaving the largest for the last planting. You can, make a succession of plantings from the middle of April until the end of June. Plant them from 2 to 3 feet apart in the rows, leaving about 3 to 4 inches between} the bulbs in the rows. Tliey should be planted at least four inches deep. Wlien they show above the grouiKi keep the cultivator going every week until they hare reached a height of about 8 inches. Just before the laat cultivation give some quick acting fertilizer betweea the rows — it can be put on at the rate of three or four; hundred pounds per acre. Sowing Campanulas Campanulas can be brought into bloom from the mid- dle of April and up to Memorial Day when they are seen in perfection. Canterbury bell, cup-and-saucer (calycanthema) has proved itself indispensable. Other varieties have been tried, but they do not respond to culture under glass as this one does. Get some seed of the white and pink varieties and sow now in flats or pans in equal parts of loam and leaf-mold with a little sand. On this sow the seed, cover and press firmly. Give them a warm house until they show signs of com- ing up, when they should be placed in a light and cool house that runs from 45 to 50 degrees at night. Wlien. large enough prick out or pot off. Wlien May comes they can be planted out in the field, giving them about 15 inches between the plants and with proper cultiva- tion you can grow fine strong clumps by October. Ripening «p Freesias By giving these little bulblets a little care while they are ripening up they will finish up their growth so as to leave good strong bulbs for future use. Withhold water gradually until the tops are all ripened up, when they can be shaken out, sorted and stored away until they are wanted again. nia Incarnata ; Cyclamen; Gloxinias; Orchids; Winter Ger»ai««n. As an Advertising Medium Horticulture has NO superior. Because they ALL read it. And they read it ALL. $96 HOBTICULTUBB April 18, 1914 horticulture: TOL XIX APRIL 18, 1914 NO. 16 FCBLISHKD WKEKIjY BT hor.ticulti;r.e publishing co. 11 Hamilton Place. Boston, Mass. Telephone, Oxford tK. WM. 3. STBWAJIT, Editor and Uaa»cer. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Tear, In advance, $1.00; To Foreign Conntrles, fZ.OO; To Canada, $1.60. AD^TERTISING BATES: Fer Inch, SO inches to page $1.00 Msconntfi on Contracts for consecntiTe insertions, as follows: One month (4 times), 6 per cent.; three months (13 times), 10 per cent.; six months (26 times), 20 per cent.; one year (S2 times), M per cent. Paee and half pasre space, special rates on application. ■atered as Becond-class matter December 8, 1904, at the Post Office •t Boston, Mass., ander the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. CONTENTS Page COVER ILLUSTRATION— Specimen Primula mala- coides _ _ NOTES ON CULTURE OF FLORISTS' STOCK— Care of Allamandas — Ferns — Ramblers for Easter 1915— Planting Gladioli — Sowing Campanulas — Ripening up Preesias — John J. M. Farrell 597 THE GARDENERS' PROBLEM— ,Jf. C. Ehel 599 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES— New York Florists' Club— Westchester and Fairfield Horticultural Society — Newport Horticultural Society — National Association ' of Gardeners 600 Pittsburgh Florists' and Gardeners' Club — Proposed Texas State Organization 601 Club and Society Notes. 602 ■ OBITUARY— Mrs. Charles E. Keith— William E. Wise- Charles Koelker — Theodore L. Ewoldt 602 SEED TRADE— New Ideas in Seed Advertising — Notes 606 ■OF INTEREST TO RETAIL FLORISTS; New Flower Stores — Steamer Departures 608 Flowers by Telegraph 609 The Surplus Devil — George C. Watson 610 In Vermont — Window Display Advertising for Tele- graph Delivery Business — Illustrated 611 ; FLOWER MARKET REPORTS: Boston, Buffalo, Chicago 613 ■Cincinnati, New York, Philadelphia, St. Louis 615 Washington, Columbus 620 MISCELLANEOUS: Easter Chapel Decoration — Illustrated 599 Two Sterling Tulips— Illustrated , 601 Botanical Gardens for University of Chicago 602 Massachusetts Agricultural College 602 Arboretum Field Class 602 Business Troubles 602 Sweet Pea Yarrawa 604 Primula malacoides 604 •Catalogues Received — Publications Received 606 Incorporated ' 60S News Notes 608-611 Visitors' Register — Chicago Notes 610 Nursery Stock Cannot be Mailed to Canada 620 Plant Food 620 Greenhouses Building or Contemplated 622 The New York Flower Show promoters, To the individually and as organizations, are en- credit of titled to sincere congratulations on their New York success in at last demonstrating that New York can pull off a big exhibition and make it a financial as well as artistic and instructive success. The project- to attempt this, without outside help other than exhibits, was undertaken with consider- able misgiving and the full realization that failure would sound the death-knell of popular floral exhibitions in the metropolis for years to come and a deplorable loss to the cause of horticulture. The result was better than its sponsors dared to hope, knowing well the many dis- comfitures of the past. Undoubtedly the dominant ele- ment in the success achieved was the wide, personal in- terest displayed, the harmony and accord which pre- vailed between the many contributing factors — amateur, professional, and every commercial element. The po- tency of co-operation and the invincible strength of united determination was given a splendid practical demonstration in this well-conducted enterjirise. Valuable lessons may be learned from A gain a careful perusal and study of the vari- for the Easter ous Easter reports from leading trade cut flower centres as presented in this issue. It will be noticed that while the stories of the demand in different localities are widely variant in many respects yet in a broad aspect they have much in common. In the newer communities we have invari- ably found 'the experiences to parallel those which the more advanced places have gone through a number of years previous. The most sigiiificant feature of the Easter business of the past few years in those centres which, in a measure, set the pace in floral fashions for the rest, has been the drift of preference for pot plant material over cut flowers, which in each succeeding year seemed to grow apace, the cut flower becoming less and less of a factor. But now it would appear that the current has at last been arrested and in some important places the cut flower demand has apjjarently given the plant trade advance a serious check. We noticed this tendency last year not only at Easter but at Christmas and it certainly has made emphatic headway in the in- terim. In those sections where the turn in the tide is not yet felt the cut flower people should be able, in our humble opinion, to extract considerable comfort from a study of the returns and what they probably indicate. The Easter cut flower industry has Vicissitudes l]af] to go through some tough ex- of the Easter lily ]ieriences in recent years. The les- sons thus learned should prove val- uable and must be heeded if the revival now evidently started is to be really permanent and the holiday flower business to enjoy its fair proportion of the popular favor. There is no need to discuss further now the suicidal pol- icies of the past. They are well known. Eeturning to our consideration of the developments of this year's Easter we must say that when we expressed the opinion a few -weeks ago tliat the lily crop in the leading eastern markets would be fully adequate for all requirements, we had no idea of the enormous excess of adequateness in the supply of this great Easter specialty which was in prospect. Naturally there are varying explanations for this unprecedented and very unwelcome redundance of lilies but it may reasonably be assumed that the abun- dance of these flowers continuously all the year round, as has come to be the case, has had more or less effect in depreciating their standing as a distinctively Easter specialty. With the rivalry of new and beautiful roses, hydrangeas and other bright and irresistible claimants for public favor, a full restoration of the longiflorum lily to its former Easter glory and pre-eminence would seem a far-off proposition, although its symbolic char- acter will always bring it a certain prestige. Its value at Easter or any other time is likely to depend more on quality hereafter than was the case in the past when, too often, any lily was a lily. AprU 18. 1914 HOBTICTJLTUBB 599 "THE GARDENERS' PROBLEM." Editor Horticulture: — The communication headed "The Gardeners' Problem," appearing in last week's issue of Horticulture, signed by George C. Watson, in which he com- ments on the executive meeting of the National Association of Gardeners, held in Philadelphia recently, would lead one, not familiar with the facts, to infer that the meeting was primar- ily devoted, and excitedly so, to an at- tempt to solve the gardeners' wage problem. In reality reference to it was only made Incidental with the re- port submitted of the good worlv which is being done by the association's serv- ice bureau. In connection with it some existing conditions were brought to light indicating that men within the gardening profession are as much re- sponsible for the poor compensation that comes to some of them as are the owners of the estates on whom Mr. Wat- son chooses to place the entire blame. As an instance I will cite a case which was brought to our notice dur- ing the past few weel^s. An owner of a rather extensive estate not far from New York sought a superintendent, of- fering $125 in salary with cottage and usual privileges. A competent garden- er was recommended, but he would not consider the position at a salary less than $150. After several days' consid- eration the owner finally decided to en- gage the gardener at the figure he asked. In the meantime it became noised about the vacancy existed and the day after the gardener referred to, was engaged, applications for the position commenced to pour into the owner. Some sixty odd applications were received in which "salary ex- pected" was specified and the highest asked to manage this estate was $75 and from that down to $50. One appli- cant offered to take the position for $40 and if "hired" he would show the owner how to make the place pay. It took quite some "educating" to con- vince that owner that there had not been a slump in superintendent sal- aries and that he had not made a ser- ious mistake in accepting a man who had even demanded more than what he was inclined to give. On the other hand the receipt of ap- plications of a similar nature as those just described resulted in a position of manager of an estate of over a thou- sand acres being filled at $75 per month. The former manager is re- ported to have received $175 a month. No doubt the man who now fills the position considers himself well paid and would be, on a place where he could probably make good, placed in charge of a few acres of lawn, flower, and vegetable gardens. Many more instances of like nature could be related that occurred this spring and the standard of the profes- sion of gardening is not raised by the men professing it as their calling who will apply for a position of manager or superintendent (and for which they are in every way unfitted), simply be- cause they are looking for a job and don't care where they land so long as they land at any salary without regard as to the resportsibilities they undertake to assume. Their action can only serve to spoil good opportun- ities for capable men who would fill the positions with credit to their pro- fession. And the owners of estates who will employ these men at salaries EASTER CHAPEL DECORATION AT WELLESLEY COLLEGE, MASS. The accompanying picture shows only the central group of the decora- tion at Houghton Chapel, Wellesley College on Easter Sunday, this having been flanked with groups of palms and lilies on either side of the platform. The arrangement is most commendable for the simplicity and good taste dis- played by the college gardener T. T. Watt in its make-up. entirely inadequate to the services ex- pected to be rendered, usually get what is coming to them; the despolia- tion of their estates through inex- perienced management, and sometimes worse, the incurring of heavy expendi- tures, often unnecessary, through ir- regular practices. Our friend Watson, in making the suggestions he does reminds me of the fellow on the outside looking in, but who has not had the insight on what is going on, that the insider possesses. For his suggested campaign of educa- tion among estate owners is some- thing that has been practiced through one of the departments of our organ- ization with most encouraging results for more than a year past. Through its efforts superintendents, gardeners and assistants have already benefited, and through the proposed co-operation with local societies this campaign of education is to be spread broadcast to bring to the notice of those who re- quire the services of gardeners, thqt the profession of gardening is no dif- ferent than any other profession — that in it are to be found men who are most efficient in their calling, and men who are quite inefficient — that when the services of a gardener are required judgment should be exercised in the selection of the gardener and proper consideration should be given to the compensation offered for the services to be rendered — that remuneration should be in full proportion to the re- sponsibilities of the position. The owners who recognize that "every man is worthy of his hire" will have little difficulty in securing gardeners who will not only manage their estates ca- pably, but who will also make them a geiiuine pleasure to maintain. The sagacious advice that the legiti- mate work of the N. A. G., really is in educating the employers what a minimum wage ought to be, will not be accepted. The members of the ex- ecutive board possess sufficient wis- dom to avoid everything that may per- tain to politics, religion or the regula- tion of labor. The National Association of Gar- deners recognize gardening solely as a profession, and its aim is to elevate this profession, not by regulation, but through education. No better means or methods can be found to accomplish this than through co-operation be- tween the various organizations in- terested in the welfare of the profes- sion and in those who follow Its call- ing. M. C. Ebel, Secy. National Association of Gardeners. «00 HOBTICULTUBB April 18, 1914 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES NEW YORK FLORISTS' CLUB. The meeting of the New York Florists' Club on Monday evening, April 13, was exceptionally well at- tended, one reason therefor being the interest of the members in the prom- ised report of the Flower Show Com- mittee on the recent Spring Exhibi- tion. The report as presented by Chairman F. R. Pierson was certainly a gratifying one. It showed gross re- ceipts from all sources of $27,310, of which $11,000 came from sale of admis- sion tickets. Treasurer F. H. Traendly gave his report in detail, showing a balance of $1185 to divide between the club and the Horticultural Society of New York as net profit after paying out nearly $10,000 in premiums and $10,000 to the Exposition Company on account of rental and other expenses. The guarantors had not been called upon for any assessment. After some congratulatory remarks by several members, a motion was adopted for the appointment of a com- mittee with power to act in conjunc- tion with a similar committee of the Horticultural Society of New York to make arrangements to hold a similar show in the spring of 1915. Unanimous votes of thanks were passed for the Flower Show Committee, in recogni- tion of its splendid work; to Julius Roehrs Co.. for the loan of palms, etc.. for decoration of the exhibition hall; to Jos. A. Manda, for his efficiency as superintendent, and to A. H. Hews Co., for the loan of 5,000 flower pot saucers. The action in extending the duration of the show beyond the time originally specified was declared by JIanager Jos. A. Manda to have been a mistake. Wal- lace R. Pierson took the same ground, saying that it was a serious matter to ask people to pay to see dead flow- ers. The outcome of the discussion was a vote that it was the sense of the meeting that seven days should be the maximum limit of future exhi- bitions. Doctor Headley, State Entomologist, of New Jersey had been announced to give an Illustrated lecture on insect pests and their control. The lecturer was on hand and gave an interesting and useful address, but the stereopti- con annex failed to appear and so the illustrations were unfortunately missed. The sum of $50 was voted for the American Sweet Pea Society, which is to hold its summfer exhibition this year in New York. Fourteen new- members were accepted and ten. more were proposed. WESTCHESTER AND FAIRFIELD HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. A well attended meeting of this so- ciety was held in Doran's Hall, Green- wich, Conn.. Friday evening, April 10th. The Summer Show committee reported that the show will be held June 19th-20th on the hospital grounds at Portchester, N. Y. The Fall Show committee reported that this show will be held at New Rochelle, N. Y., the date to be announced later. A num- ber of letters were read from business firms and others offering cash and other prizes to be added to the pre- mium list. John Shore, who was a visitor, spoke of the advancement of horticulture In America, he having over fifty years' experience as a gar- dener, knows whereof he speaks. Mau- rice Fuld spoke of the benefits the hor- ticultural societies could derive by co- operation with the Garden Club move- ment. John M. Brown congratulated the society as a body for the excellent showing made at the big Spring Show in New York, its members having been successful in carrying off eigh- teen first prizes, eight second prizes, two certificates of merit and two silver medals. It was announced that John K. M. L. Farquhar of Boston would give a lecture on "Gardens" shortly. Due notice will be given as to the ex- act date. The exhibition tables were loaded down with a choice and varied display, the judges report was as follows: Cultural certificate to Owen A. Hun- wick, antirrhinums, 6 ft. stems; cul- tural certificate to Thos. Aitchlson for Dendrobium chrysotoxem; specimen marguerite from Oscar Addor, highly commended; honorable mention to A. Kirkpatrick for Silver Pink snap- dragon; vote of thanks for carnation Northport and Alma Ward, from Jas. Limane; White Enchantress from A. Kirkpatrick; Salmon Beauty from W. H. Watermonekl; tulips El Toreador, from P. W. Popp. Oscar Addor enter- tained the members by reading a very clever paper replete with humor and satire that was greatly enjoyed. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded him. The next meeting of the society will be held May 8th. P. W. Poi-i>. NEWPORT HORTICULTURAL SO- CIETY. The first gathering of this society at Music Hall, its new meeting place, was well attended by members, their families and friends, on April 14th. Ar- rangements had previously been made for a social evening with vocal and in- strumental music, dancing and re- freshments, all proving to be a great success. Appropriate remarks of wel- come by President JIacKay and an ad- dress by Treasurer A. K. McMahon at the opening were also features of the gathering. Besides some decorations to the stage with well flowered primula plants, a vase of superb antirrhinum stood in the centre of the hall, each spike being over six feet in length, and some over seven feet, with over fifty flowers on each. The col- ors varied from pure white to dark crimson. A committee was appointed by the president to examine and re- port on this exhibit and a silver medal, the highest award of the society, was given. John B. Urquhart. gardener for Mr. R. L. Beekman was the ex- hibitor. J. RORERTSON. The Premium List is out for the June Exhibition by the Newport Gar- den Association in conjunction with the Newport Horticultural Society. The exhibition will take place June 24th-2Gth, on the grounds of Senator Wetmore on Bellevue Ave., Newport. Copies of the premium list can be ob- tained from William Gray, Bellevue Ave., Newport, R. I. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GARDENERS. Meeting of Executive Board. The spring meeting of the Executive Board of the National Association of Gardeners was held in Horticultural Hall, Philadelphia, on Tuesday, April 7th. There were present John W. Everltt, Glen Cove, N. Y.; James Mac- Machan, Tuxedo Park, N. Y.; Robert Bottomley, New Canaan, Conn.; Ar- thur Smith, Reading, Pa.; M. C. Ebel, Madison, N. J.; Thomas Logan, Jen- kintown, Pa.; William Kleinhelnz, Ogontz, Pa.; John Dodds, Wyncote, Pa. In the absence of President Walte, Vice-President Everltt occupied the chair. The following resolution was adopt- ed: "The response to the oomniuuication on i-ooperatiou recently addressed to the local horticulturnl societies by the National As- sociation of Gardeners has been so favor- able, it is the sense of the members of tjie executive board present, that definite ac- tion should be talsen to inaugurate the (■ooperative movement between the national association and the various local horticul- tural societies, who may desire to unite with it to advance the interest of hortl- lulture and the profession of gardening. "Be it resolved, therefore, that the secre- tary be instructed to address the various local societies, inviting those interested In our endeavor, to appoint committees of three to be l»nown as the cooperative com- mittee of the local society of which they iire appointed. These committees will act with the cooperative committee of the .National Association of Gardeners to be <-omposed of the president, vice-president, treasurer and secretary of the National .\ssociation and to be known as the Na- tional Cooperative Committee. "The Niitional Committee shall inform itself through the local cooperative com- mittee of the workings and doings of the different local organizations and gather .such information as may be of interest and value to local horticultural bodies in their operations, and shall disseminate such information as it may acquire among the societies cooperating with it. Through such an interchange of views and experi- ences, the successful efforts of local so- cieties in their various undertakings will be imparted to sister societies by which they can benefit and their scope of eftectlv* work be increased. "The National Committee is further em- powered to enter into cooperation with local horticultural societies, in the broadest sense that the word "cooperation" may imply, to spread the interest in horticul- ture. And to devise ways and means by which the various local societies shall have actual representation at the annual con- ventions of the National Association of Gardeners, where they may come together and work out the problems which confront the profession of gardening." It was decided to continue the cam- paign to exploit the association's Serv- ice Bureau to make known to estate owners and others requiring the serv- ice of capable gardeners that they can obtain efficient men engaged in the profession through the Bureau. By continuing this campaign the associa- tion hopes to gradually eliminate the class of so-called gardeners entirely unqualified by experience or knowl- edge to manage positions they apply for, and which class is proving so de- trimental to the profession as a whole. In order that members of the Execu- tive Board who, owing to distance, cannot always attend the meetings may have an opportunity to partici- pate In them and to make suggestions in connections with, and offer opinions upon the policy of, the association, a resolution was adopted that an invita- April 18, 1914 HORTICULTURE 601 TWO STERLING TULIPS. i ':%'^h l&veldnd. Sun In the oiiinion of a keen, close and experienced observer, two of the finest tulips in existence today are the new varieties President Cleveland, pink, and Rising Sun, yellow. Both won first in their class at the spring flower show in Philadelphia for the Waterer prizes, the exhibitor being Wm. Klein- heinz. We are indebted to the Philadelphia Record for the two cuts representing the tulips mentioned. For daily news- paper use a much coarser "screen" is necessary in making engravings than is used in Horticulture and similar publications. tion be extended to members of the beard, that when they cannot attend a meeting they submit any suggestion they may have to offer in writing, and and that it shall be given the same consideration as though the member offering it were present in person. The secretary's financial report showed the association to be in fine financial condition with a substantial surplus in the bank. Messrs. T. A. Havemeyer and P. R. Newbold. of New York, were elected to honorary membership in recognition of their valuable services rendered in the management of the recent success- ful New York Flower Show. Following a general discussion, the board adjourned to meet in Bos- ton during the month of August. Be- fore adjournment a vote of thanks was tendered the Pennsylvania Horticul- tural Society for the use of its offices. The visiting members later became the guests of the local members of the board at one of the hotels where, while enjoying a wholesome repast, they were entertained by the relating ot reminiscences of bothy experiences. PITTSBURGH FLORISTS' AND GARDENERS' CLUB. The meeting of the cluli on the 7th inst. was largely attended. The various instructive entertainments which have been lavishly supplied at the meetings have resulted in greatly swelling the attendance. The matter of affiliation with the S. A. F. was discussed, and while the sentiment was favorable towards the S. A. F., yet there seemed no en- thusiasm over the idea of the club, as a club, affiliating. A letter was read from Richard Vincent, Jr., propos- ing that the Pittsburgh club join with the Baltimore and Washington clubs in making the trip to Boston from Baltimore by steamer at the time of the S. A. F. convention in August. The matter was taken under considera- tion, but it was felt that it was yet too early for any decided action. The New York Spring Flower Show was most favorably discussed, the display of orchids being termed mag- nificent. Notice was taken of the ap- pointment of Wm. Plumb, of New .York, as superintendent of floriculture of the Panama-Pacific Exposition, and the secretary was instructed to write to Mr. Plumb expressing the good wishes of the club, and also to the Exposition management congratulat- ing them on their good fortune in se- curing the services of Mr. Plumb. Jno. Rigg, gardener for Capt. Shields of Sewickley, showed samples of a cheap fertilizer prepared by the Caiitain. The theory on which Capt. Shields worked in preparing his fer- tilizer was to try to reproduce the wonderfully fertile soil which gave the luxuriant vegetation of the coal age. Samples of the fertilizer were taken by different members for trial. There was a varied collection of blooms, which received recognition as follows: t'ulturjil cci'tilit-ate to M. J. Harris, gar- dener for Dr. Shafer, of Pittsburgh, for laellas and cypripediums; certiflcate of merit to T. Tyler, gardener for Mr. Arm- strong, of Pittslnugli, for collection of orchids; cultural certifluates to Fred Bartsch, of Glensliaw, Pa., for group of cinerarias; P. 8. Kandolpli & Sons, Verona, Pa., for Frencli liydrangeas; Bureau of Parks, N. S. Pittsburgh, for spiraeas and hydrangeas; Bureau of Parks. Schenley Park, Pittsburgh, for lilies and daffodils. In this collection ot daffodils. Van, Waveren's Giant was' remarkable for size and vigor. H. P. .losi.iN. Sec'y. PROPOSED TEXAS STATE ORGANIZATION. The idea of having a State or- ganization of fiorists originated with Tom Wolfe of Waco and R. C. Kerr of Houston. Both are very enthusiastic as to the outcome, and they believe the new organization will enter the field with a large membership. It is intended to have branches in all the cities of importance in Texas, each t& submit a report of the State organiza- tion at the annual meeting. Mr. Kerr, acting as chairman of the State Committee on Organization, has been doing some active campaigning, with the result that in San Antonio, Fort Worth, Houston and Dallas, local florists' clubs have already been formed, with the enthusiastic support of the leading growers and retailers, nurserymen and others in each place. The first State meeting will be held at Waco, Texas, on May 4 and 5, and a strong representation from all parts of the State is expected. «02 HORTICULTURE April 18, 1914 CLUB AND SOCIETY NOTES. A movement has been started to or- ganize a florists' association in Nash- ville, Tenn. W. N. Craig, of Brookline, Mass., ad- dressed the members of the Salem Women's Club on Wednesday after- noon, April 8, his subject being "Prac- tical Floriculture." A large audience enjoyed the lecture. The Eighth Annual Show of the North Shore Horticultural Society of lake Forest, 111., will take place at Durand Art Institute, third week in July, 1914. Copies of the preliminary premium list may be had by applying to E. Bollinger, Sec'y, Lake Forest, 111. The Terre Haute Florists' Associa- tion held a meeting at the Chamber of Commerce building on the evening of April 2. Election of officers result- ed in the choice of F. Heinl, presi- dent; Henry Graham, vice-president; N. B. Stover, secretary; Fred Walker, treasurer; all re-elected. At the meeting of the Elberon (N. J^.), Horticultural Society held on Men- ■day evening, April 6. a cultural cer- tificate was awarded to Robert Allen for a trained specimen of Rose Hia- watha, also a cultural certificate to John Chinas for a specimen cattleya. The schedule of the chrysanthemum show to be held November 3, 4 and 5 at Asbury Park, was adopted and ordered sent to the printer for early distribu- tion. Wm. BRTA^^ Asst. Sec. Officers were elected at a meeting of the Florists' Club of Dayton, Ohio, Thursday night, April 2. The result of the balloting was that George Bar- tholomew was chosen president, Ar- thur Schmidt was re-elected vice-presi- dent and Horace Frank again chosen for the office of secretary and trea- surer. Plans for the annual banquet were discussed and it was decided to hold it some time after Easter, the time and place to be decided upon later. At the regular monthly meeting of the New Jersey Ploricultural So- ciety held in Orange. N. J., on April 6. it was decided to hold the annual fruit, vegetable, dahlia and gladiolus show in October and to make same the event of the season. The' society will also hold a sweet pea show in July. A prize was awarded to Sidney and A. M. Colgate for Tricopelia suavis. Also to Mrs. Henry " Graves for Cat- tleya Schroederae and to Peter Hauck, Jr., for a specimen genista. The society wishes to thank the vari- ous seed houses that so kindly donated to the October Show, 1914. Geo. W. Strange, Secy. New Haven, Conn.— Transfers in the towns of Orange and Milford to the Elm City Nursery company have been recorded of several valuable tracts of land immediately adjoining the Wood- mont railroad station. The Elm City Nurserj' company will start to develop this property right away, establishing as fast as possible one of the largest and best equipped nurseries in the country. Business headquarters will remain for the present at Edgewood, Westville. Obituary Mrs. Charles E. Keith. Mrs. Charles E. Keith, widow of the late superintendent of the parks of Bridgeport, Conn., died on March 15. She leaves two sons and one daughter. William E. Wise. William E. Wise, 67 years of age, who for many years has been em- ployed at the Propagating Gardens. Washington, D. C, died last week at his late home, 1013 Fourteenth Street. Funeral services were held at St. Vin- cent de Paul's Church. He leaves two children, Arthur Wise and Mrs. Grace Johnson. Charles Koelker. Charles Koelker, head of the firm of Charles Koelker & Sons, florists, a resident of Toledo, Ohio. 46 years, died Friday morning. April 3, at his home. 1702 Cherry street, aged 65. Mr. Koelker was born in Muhlhausen. Westphalia, Germany. In 1874. with two brothers, he came to Toledo. They engaged in the merchants tailoring business, but on account of failing health, Charles withdrew from the firm 10 years ago. and with his two sons, engaged in the florist business, with greenhouses in West Toledo and salesroom on St. Clair street. Theodore L. Ewoldt. Theodore L. Ewoldt, one of the best known florists of the Tri-Cities, died at the home of his brother, Frank in Dav- enport, la., after an illness of several months duration, aged 36 years. The cause of death was Brlght's disease. A few days ago, Mr. Ewoldt showed much improvement and there were hopes of his recovery, but he became worse and died at 2:30 o'clock on the morning of April 8th. Mr. Ewoldt's father had died only the previous Saturday, April 4th, and was buried on Monday, April 6th. Mr. Ewoldt was a charter member of the Tri-City Florists' Club and has at various times held the office of president, secretary, and some of the minor offices. He was one of those members who put life and activity in the club and will be greatly missed by its members. The funeral was held from the Elks' Club rooms, Friday. April 10th, with interment at Pine Hill cemetery. Wii. Goos, Sec. T. C. F. Club. BOTANICAL GARDENS FOR UNI- VERSITY OF CHICAGO. The largest botanical gardens main- tained by any institution in the United States will be established in the near future in connection with the University of Chicago campus, if plans as announced are carried out. Laboratories and accommodations for the transplanting of rare flora will be maintained. The gardens will contain a large fernery and hidden grottoes, dells and sloping terraces. Many apartment houses and cottages on the site of the new garden will be razed within a few weeks. The gardens will be in charge of the botany department and the school of science of the uni- versity. MASSACHUSETTS AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE. A party of seven from the Massa- chusetts Agricultural College made a trip to New York to visit the Flower Show on Wednesday and Thursday. The party consisted of Professor A. H. Nehrling, the head of the Floricultural Department, C. L. Thayer, graduate as- sistant, and several of the Seniors ma- joring in Floriculture, — G. A. Reid, H. W. Levine, S. L. Freedman, R. Cush- man and A. S. Thurston. The trip was purely for educational purposes, to give the students an op- portunity to become acquainted with a larger number of plants, to study the methods of staging the exhibits, to become familiar with the important firms in the profession, and also to meet personally some of the promi- nent men. This is one of the many advantages which the students taking Floriculture at the Massachusetts Ag- ricultural College have, since the col- lege is located in the horticultural sec- tion of the United States. The stu- dents enjoyed many courtesies, being addressed by such men as Benjamin Hammond, Secretary of the American Rose Society, John Young, Secretary of the Society of American Florists. Fred Lautenschlager, of the Kroeschell Boiler Company, Chicago, I. S. Hen- drickson of John Lewis Childs, who gave them information on many of the new varieties of gladioli, and W. R- Pierson of Cromwell, Conn. ARBORETUM FIELD CLASS. Mr. .7. G. Jack will conduct a field class at the Arnold Arbovetum on Sat- urdays during the spring and early summer, to assist those who ■wish to gain a more intimate knowledge of the native and foreign trees and shrubs which grow in New England. The instruction will be given in in- formal outdoor talks and examination of the plants. Different botanical groups will be examined at each meet- ing, although any trees or shrubs found may form subjects for study. The aim is to assist in showing the difference and the means of identifi- cation of the trees and shrubs, and to give information regarding their or- namental and useful properties, habits of growth, and other features which members of the class may desire to know. Unless otherwise notified the class will meet promptly at 10 o'clock in the morning on Saturdays in the Arboretum, at the Forest Hills en- trance. Upon days too stormy for good field work the class will meet In the lecture room of the Bussey Insti- tution, near the Forest Hills entrance to the Arboretum, where a talk upon trees, with illustrations, will be given. The class will open Saturday, April IS, and close June 27. Two hours will be devoted to each meeting. The course is open to both men and women. BUSINESS TROUBLES. Sigmund Kaufman, florist. Milwau- kee. Wis., filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy April 6, scheduling his lia- bilities at $3,687.09 and his assets at $2,332. He claims exemption on $1,800. A petition in bankruptcy was filed in the United States District Court on April 4 by A. H. Bucharach, a nursery- man, with debts of $26,751 and assets of $50,978. April 18. 1914 HOBTICULTURE 603 YOUNG ROSE STOCK KILLARNEY, WHITE KiLLARNEY, WARD, KILLARNEY QUEEN, RICHMOND, RUSSELL, Mrs. TAFT and Kaiserin ORAl Ti:U STOCK. .•SI3.(M) |>ir 10(1; .sl^O.Od |«;i,>.tH) l>er 1(XM(. AMERICAN BEAUTY, $8.00 per 100 ; $70.00 per 1000 W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass. OTTO HEINECKEN MO LJ :iM< Whitehall BIdg., 17 Battery Place, NEW YORK Sole American Kepresentativp of; J. HEIN9 SONS, Holstenbek (Germany)— Fruit Tree Stock, Forest Trees, Hedg Plants. E. NEUBERT, VVandsbek (German.v)— Lily of the Valley, Lilacs for Forcing. A. KEILHOLZ, QuedlinliurK (Germany) — High-grade Vegetable Seeds. H. ZYP * CO., Lisse (Holland)— Wholesale Bulbgrowers, Specialty Hyacinths. THE OLD F.4RM NURSERIES, BoBkoop (Holland) — Evergreens, Rhododendrons Azaleas. Palms, etc. \A/ri'fce -for- ^i-icses IMIMIAI N 0«J^ S^EC2lilX.I_-T"V Catalogue at request >-TO\A/^IM IM^JRSEIRIEIS H. F. HAKMDLEB, Prop. SOUTH NATICK, MASS. 3BIIMK & A-TKINS PALMS AND GENERAL DECORATIVE PLANTS CONIFERS, SHADE AND ORNAMENTAL TREES ir^SF^ECS-ri^lM _ IIM\^|-1-EO Nurserymen and Florists, RUTHERFORD, N.J. THE FRAMINGHAM NURSERIES 200 ACRES, TREES, SHRUBS, EVERGREENS, VINES, ROSES, ETC. W. B. \VHITT1ER & ICO. ri'i'i'i'iii'i'i 13 Ideal - TRADE MARK '2 ^,l,ltl,!,lM,l.l,.| FINE STOCK OF RHODODENDRONS, KALMIAS AND ANDROMEDAS. FRAMINGHAM, MASS. Send for Price List 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, MaM> Nursery Stock Fruit uiil Ornamentel Traaa, aiwlM, Small Frnlta. ClcniatU, »T«r«»n— and Bo««s. Write (or Trade lAmt. W. & T. SMITH COMPANY, Geuva, N. Y. HOLLAND NURSERIES BB8T HABDT BHODODENDBONB. AZALKAB, OOtnTOBS, CLBMATIB, H. P. BOSBB. BBBITBS, AMD HBK- BACEOUB PLAITTS. 21f lIM &. WMtartu Hil^ r. I. Nt. 1, Metal. N. I. f OUWUKEilK, ROBERT GRAI6 CO. ROSE», PALMS, and Novelties in Decorutivr I'luntH. MARKET and 49th STREETS, PHILADEIPHIA, PA. V. = / SII-VEB PINK SNAPDBAOON From He^*l is the most productlTe variety inexiBtence. Price of plants : $.S.O0 per 100; 200 for *5.00; $20.00 per 1000. Seed: *1.0fl per pkt.i 3 for $2.60: 1 for $5.00. Ca«li. G. S. RAMSBUBG. Somersworth. N. H. HARDY TREES F R U I T ESTAB. 1854 J. WODDWARD'MANNING PROP. Tel. No. Wilmington, Mass s H R U B FLOWERS SCOTCH HEATHER Per 100 Calluna Vulsraris. Lavender and white $15.00 Newer and choicer vara. (Alportil, etc.) •• 20.00 Also many other important Ground- Covers, such as Pacliistima Canbyi ^"S? Arctostaphylos Uva-llrsi (Bearberry). 14.00 Pachysandra Terminalis }2'nn Hypericum Calycinum 15.00 (Not less than 25 at the above rates). Write for our Catalogue which has many other attractive Ground-Covers and Rockery Plants, as well as a full line of Herba- ceous Plants, Shrubs, Trees and Vines. Eastern Nurseries HENRY S. D.WVSON, Mgr., Jamaica Plain, Mass. BREGK-ROBINSON NURSERIES LEXINGTON, MASS. BOSTON, MASS. A large and complete assortment of Evergreen and Deciduous Trees, Shrubs, Roses, Vines, Herbaceous Perennials and Bedding Plants National Nurseryman Ofb '«! organ ef the American Ab- gocia.ton of Nurserymen. Clrcmla- tlon a.Tiong the trade only. Pub- llBbed Monthly. Snbscrtptlon price $1.00 per year. ForelBn snbscrtp- tlons $1.50 per year. In advance. Sample copy free upon application from those ti> the trade enclosing their business card. National Nurseryman Pub. Co., JE- 218 Livinsston Building ROCHESTER, NEW YORK Evergreen and Deciduous TREES LARGE SPECIMENS ROBIN HILL NURSERY CHELIMSFORD, MASS. CHILDS' GLADIOLI Send for List JOHN LEWIS CHILDS FLOWERFIELD, L. I., N. Y. 604 HOBTICULTUBB April 18, 1914 SWEET PEA YARRAWA. Since published tlie illustrations and descriptions of ttie sensational sweet peaYarrawa, last week, we have learned more about its origin. We assumed it to be one of Burpee's introductions, that gentleman having kindly sent us the photographs, but we find it to have originated in Australia. The follow- ing extract from "The Garden," Lon- don, England, may interest our read- ers; A New Race of Winter or Early Flow- ering Sweet Peas. More than eighteen mo.iitlis ago, I was told by Mr. Artbur Yates, of Syduey, Aus- tralia, tbat a very precoeious sport had recently appeared there among some ordi- nary Si>ein:ers. The seed had been saved, and a wonderfully early flowering strain liad resulted. This is known in Australia as the Yarrawa Spencer, and has been a decided acquisition in such warm climates as that of Sydney, for if seed be sown in late summer or early autumn, the plants will begin to bloom in two mouths from the time of sowing, and continue in flower for some two or three months longer; in fact, until the hot weather begins. This strain lias now been crossed with the older winter-dowering varieties, with the result that a large and vigorous race has been obtained, whicli is further distinguished by well-formed blooms of much substance. The name "Concord Hybrids" has been given to it, and it is said by the raiser to be superior to the Algerian one of Ark- wright, the American of Zvolanek, or of the British of Engelmann. I am going to try these Australian seeds this spring, and I hope to send an account of them later on in the year. It seems to me that a public trial of these various early flowering strains that are now before the public would be most useful. Why should not the Royal Horticultural Society be asked to find room for a small representative col- lection of each of them, and grow some in pots under glass and some in the open? I land these early sweet peas so very use- ful, and I would lilie to know which is the best, JOSKPH JACOB. PRIMULA MALACOIDES. ■ In the brief time since its introduc- tion this dainty primrose has rapidly acquired widespread popularity among the florist trade. The fine specimen which is depicted on our cover page this week was grown by E. Yeandle, superintendent of "The Oaks," Morris Plains, N. J. It was grown from Bod dington seed and to that firm we are indebted for the photograph which we have reproduced. Newport, R. I. — The large flower show, to be held in Newport in Au- gust, will be terminated with a bril- liant illumination of the grounds and a ball at the home of a prominent so- ciety woman, whose identity is not yet disclosed. Plans for the show are be- ing made by Francis L. V. Hoppin of New York, who has arranged previous out-of-door events in Newport. For Prompt Shipment Utium Giganteum f^ .^ 7-9 in. (300 bulbs to case) $7.00 MO.M 8-9 in. (260 bulbs to case) $8.60 I76.M A. Henderson & Co. MB RITICR ST.. OHIOAOO. 100,000 Geraniums l-^rJ^'ti 8. A. Nott, PolteTlne, Grant, Rleard, Bscbner, Favorite, Montmort, Doyle, Vlaad, •te., 12.40 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. 2^-lncb Heliotrope*, 3 varletlea; Lan- Unai, 6 Tarletle«: Uargnerltes, 3 varletlM, 3X75 p«r 100; 326.00 per 1000. Corr^ ■pondence •oUcltsd. ALONZO J. BRYAN, Wxhinston. ^4«w Jaraer HBACO CK'S K E, N T I AS JOSEPH' H«A«OCK COMPANY WYNCOTE. PA. HBILIOTROPE, fine short bushy plants 2V4 in., :fl.75 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. COLKUS, Golden Bediler and Verschatfeltil or mixed R. C, 60c. per 100; $5.00 per LOBELI.*, Katherine Mallard, dwarf dou- ble R. C, ,$1.00 per 100; 2^ In. pot, $1.75 per 100. FUCHSIAS, 2Vi in. pot, 31.75 per 100; $15.00 per lOOO. FF.VERFEW, Little Gem, $2.00 per 100 VINCAS. 214 in. pot, .$2.00 per 100; 3 in. pot, $4.00 per 100 ; 4 In. pot, $S.OO per 100. AGERATCM. 214 In. pot, $1.50 per 100; $12.00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, 2^4 in. pot, .$2.00 per 100; 3 in., $3.00 per 100 strong. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, 4 in. pot, $6.00 per 100 strong. DRACAENA INDIVISA, 4 in. pot, $8.00 per inc. ENGLISH IVY, R. C. $1.50 per 100. .\CHYRANTHES L,INDENU, 214 in. pot, $1.50 per 100. TRADESCANTIA, in 3 varieties, R. C. $1.00 per 100. J. E. FELTHOUSEN 154 Van Vranken Ave.. SCHENECTADY, N. Y. ORCHIDS Wft specialize In Orchids and can offer job finytblng yon may need in that Line ai attractive prices. Oar Catalogue on appUoailom LflGER & HURRELL ^"n"?." ORCHIDS Largett Importan, Exporter*, Croweri and Hybridists in the Woild SANDER, St. Alban 5, Enelanil and 25S Broadway, Boom 721 NEW YORK CITY ORCHIDS sk^^a;^^*. FRESH IMPORTATIONS— SEMI-ESTAB- LISHED AND ESTABLISHED Cattleyas. Dendrobiums, Oncidioms, Miltonias, Lac- lias, etc. Oor reputation g:aarantees all orders. Send for fnll price lists. FREEMAN ORCHID CO.,Fall River, Mass. OIROMIDS Established Plants and Freshly Imported Julius Roehrs Co. Rutherford, N. J. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Have You Heard of thelCap Family? There are seven sisters and we have them all ready for! im- mediate delivery. These are the finest varieties for pot plants ever introduced at $10.00 per hundred. CHARLES H. TOTTY MADISON, N.J. CHRYSANTHEMUMS AH the Best Coirmercial Kinds I Including Pompons, Anemones, I Single and Early- flowering-. Kind- ly let us quote^your requirements. aMERD., SMITH ,& CO. ADRIAN, MICH. CHRYSANTHEMUMS — ROOTED CUTTINGS — John Shrimpton, Nagroya, Patty* Uaaka, Chrysolora. $3.00 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. Early Snow, Glory Pacific, Harry May, Jennie Nonin, Moneymaker, Major Bonnaffon, Polly Rose, Pacific Sa- preme, Robt. Halliday, Smith's Ad- vance, Whit© Bonnaffon. $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. Wood Brothers FISHKILL, N. Y. Natural— Four Standard Grades. Colored ^Twenty Standard Colors. W« are headquarters — always carry KTeral hnndred bales in stock. Can ■hip any grade in any quantity at a moment's notice. Bale (226 Iba.) lot^ or less. Write tor prices and terms. McHUTCHISON & CO. ^^.ciiJsT'^^ 17 Murray St., NEW YORK CARNATIONS F. DORNER S SONS CO. LA FAYETTE, IND. V / A. N. Pierson, Inc. CROMWELL, CONN. I Bedding Plants and Roses April 18. 1914 . HORTICULTURE 605 Ct, The New Frencli Hydrangeas For Memorial Day We can still furnish plants, now stored in cold frames and which, if gfiven geranium house conditions, will flower fine for Decoration Day. At the prices we quote you will find them a profitable investment. We particularly recommend the 6-inch and 7-inch*pot stock. AVAIiANCHE. A splendid, large, white with a well estab- lished reputation ; an easy variety to force. BOTANISTB PEI.TEREAII. Enormous flowers of a pretty mauve rose. BOUQUET ROSE. Large trusses of rosy amber, turning to bright pink; a favorite with all growers. DENTELLE. Entirely distinot, deeply fringed flower of a creamy- white color; it is not suited for forcing; but for Decoration Day and later flowering it is very valuable. E. G. HILL. This is by far the best pink variety for early forcing that we have yet tried. Trusses of immense size; color a most pleasing shade of pink which does not fade: growth vigorous, foliage of a pea-green color large and attractive. It is one of the easiest to force, coming into flower as early as Mme. Emile Mouillere. FBAICHECB. Very large, regularly shaped flowers, white, delicately suffused with rose ; very free flowering. GENERAL DE VIBRAYE. A favorite wherever seen ; very large beads of bright rose-colored flowers; a solendld early forcing variety. LA LORRAINE. Very large flowers, pale rose, turning to bright pink; has become a general favorite. HME. A. RIVERAIN. Superb bright rose color; very Tlgor- ous and floriferous. MME. E. MOflLLEBE. Probably the most popular white variety on the market to day; an early, easy variety to force. MME. MAURICE HAMAR. A delicate flesh-rose color. A vigorous grower, the individual flowers as well as the trus.ses being very large. One of the easist to force early. MME. RAVMOND. Large trusses of perfectly round flowers of a transparent white, passing to a tender rose. MLLE. AGNES BARILLET. A splendid white; flowers large and very freely produced. MLLE. DE TREMAULT. As the result of our own trials, we are convinced that this variety is the best very large- flowered white yet introduced. As free flowering as any, of splendid, erect habit, producing flower beads as large as the old popular Otaksa. MLLE. BENEE GAILLABD. Very large panicles of milky white, irregularly dentated flowers. MOUSSELINE. A beautiful mauve rose, with cream-colored center; the flower heads are large and held erect; a flne acquisition. MONT BOSE. Immense panicles of clear flesh rose, entirely distinct. One of the best very early-flowering varieties. MONS. G. BENAULT. Very large flowers of a bright rose, with carmine reflex; very free and easily forced. OBNEMENT. Large, pretty mauve-plnk flowers; very free flowering. BADIANT. At the International Show in New York last spring, Radiant was the one variety which attracted much attention. It is an easy variety to force, of a splendid, rich, live rose carmine, entirely distinct from all others. BONSARD. Flowers and trusses very large, of a beautiful rose tint. SOUVENIR DE MME. E. CIIAUTABD. One of the very best, of splendid, erect habit, very robust, medium-sized beads, of bright rose-colored flowers; one of the very best of the Boufjuet Rose type. SENATEUB HENRI DAVID. Another splendid rose-colored variety, with red reflections, flowers produced in Immense large heads; on the style of La Lorraine, but an earlier bloomer. 3-in. Doz. Avalancbe Botaniste Pelterean Bouquet Boss $1.00 Dentelle E. G. Hill 2.50 Fralcheur General tie Vlbraye. . . . 1.25 La Lorraine 1.25 Mme. A, Biverain Mme. E. Monillere 1.25 Mme. Manrice Hamar.. 1.00 Mme. Raymond Price of New Fr pots 5-in. pots 6-in. pots 7-ln. pots 100 Doz. 100 Doz. 100 Sach $2.50 $20.00 $4.00 $30.00 $0.50 2.50 20.00 4.(K) 30.00 .50 $7.00 2.50 20.00 4.(K) 30.00 2.50 20,00 4.(H) 30.00 .,50 20.00 4.00 30.00 2.50 20.00 4.00 30.00 .50 8.00 2.50 20.00 8.00 2.50 20.00 .50 2.50 20.00 4M) 30.00 8.00 2.50 20.00 4.(H) 30.00 7.00 2,.5<) 20.00 4.00 30.00 2.50 20.00 4.00 30.00 .50 French Hydrangeas 3-la. pots Doz. 100 Mile. Agnes Barillet Mile, de Tremault Mile. Renee Gaillard. . .$1.00 Mens. G. Renault 1.25 Mont Rose 1.00 MoUNseline 1.00 Ornement Radiant 2.50 20.00 Ronsard Senateur Henri David.. 1.00 Souv. de Mme. E. Chau- tard 1.00 $7.00 8.00 7.00 7.00 7.00 5-in. pots Doz. 100 $2.50 $20.00 2.50 20.00 2.50 20.00 2.50 20.00 2.50 20.00 2.50 20.00 2.50 20.00 2.50 20.66 2.50 20.00 7-ln. 6-in. pots pots Doz. 100 Ea Growers for the Trade and all Garden Seeds !■ LEONARD 226-230 W. ,XM«T. C.l""" CO. ONION SETS Write for Prices LAWN GRASS SEED WHOLESALE ONLY J. OLIVER JOHNSON, 1661NQ.Uavitt St., Wicker PiL.Sti. CHICAGO, ILL. GARDEN SEED BEET, CARROT, PARSNIP, RADISH and GARDETN 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 Dey St., NEW YORK and 0RA140E. CONN. Burpee's Seeds SEEDS FOR FLORISTS SPECIAL STRAINS OCR ASTERS, CYCLAMEN AND PRI- ML'I..4S ARE UNEQUALLED. Trade List Ready. THOMAS J. GREY CO. 32 SoDth Market St., Botton, Mat*. BLUE LIST OK \VHOI.l;.H.*LK I'RirEf HAILED ONLY TO THOSK WHO I'LANI FOR PROFIT. S. S. SKIDELSKY & CO. BULBS, PLANTS and SEEDS 1218 B«tz BIdg., Philadelphia Catalogue on application J. W. Edamdson, Mp. H. W. Vllliau. Stc'T California Seed Growers Association, bic. Growers For VMioleeale Dealers 8AN J08K OALTPOKNIA "SEEDS WITH A LmEAGE" Seeds with a generation of finest flowers and vegetables back of them — carefully selected — reaUy tested. Write today for Catalog. CARTER'S TESTED SEEDS, Inc. 166 Chamber of Commerce Bide. BoBtoD, Ma«8. PAEONIES $10.00 per lOO In five colors WHITE CRIMSON ROSE PINK CARMINE TUBEROSES Dwarf Double Pearl. Extra largv size $10.00 per 1000 Gladioli and Tigridias All the leading varieties. Prices^ on application "The most reliable seeds" 63 Barclay St. (T-25) NEW YORK. ff. T. New Crop Seeds FOB FLORISTS AND UABKKT GARDENERS. SALVIA — Splendens, Bonflre. ASTERS— All varieties. VERBENA — SWEET PKAS. Send list of wants. Stamford Seed & Nursery Co., 43 Atlantic St STAMFORD, CONN. Place your orc^er now for Ayrea* Wintar. Flovrering SWEET PEA SEED S. BRYSON A.YRES COi ** Reruyivftfd S-wtet Pea SpfcialiH/' 8UKNTSLOPB, INDBPKNDKNOE, HOw J. BOLGIANO & SON WHOLESALE FIELD AND GARDEN Eftabluked 181S Writr For Our Law Prica LIGHT, PRATT and ELUCOTT BALTHMORC, HUD. 608 HORTICULTURE April 18, 1914 JOHN BREITMEYER'S =— =SONS^= Cor. Broadway and Gratiot Aves. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs . . . Higii Grade Cut Blooms We cover all Itfichi^ran points and ^nor) sections of Ohio. Indiana and Canada. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery ABBociation. HESS & SWOBODA FLORISTS Tdephones 15U1 and L, 1S82 1415 Farnum St., t-tJ\, IMEB. OIVI SEND ALBANY ORDERS TO FRED. A. DANKER 40 Maiden Lane, Albany, N. Y. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. WILLIAM J. SMYTH Cor. Michigan Ave. and 31st St.* CHICAGO, ILL. (Uember Florists' Telegraph Delivery Asso.) We ship to alt poiots in Illinois and Iowa. Mdine B80 Aldine 881 Aldine 882. SAMUEL MURRAY Kansas City, Mo. 913 Grand Ave. Member of the Florists* Telegrraph Delivery. Ail Ordirs Given Prompt and Careful Atteition ^' Park Floral Co. J. A. VALENTINE Fres. Member FloriBts' Telegraph Delivery. DENVER, COLORADO Rpchester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue, N. l>»cfa«»».r PkoDc 306. Long Dist. Bell Phoae 2/S9 Hcmbcn FloroU Tel«Fapli Dslrrcly ''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, Incorpo«t«i ST. PAUL, MINN. Of Interest to Retail Florists NEW FLOWER STORES. Holyoke, Mass.— Hugh Clark, 2227 Maple street. Middletown, Pa.— Fred Beck, 126 Spring street. Wakefield, Mass.— Minot H. Carter, 376 Main street. Elmhurst, N. Y. — John Fieber, Met- ropolitan avenue. Hartford, Conn. — Coombs, the Flor- ist. 741 Main street. Baltimore, Md.— Mark Wells, 1531 W. Baltimore street. Wilkesbarre, Pa. — Joseph Michal Carpenters' Union Bldg. Chicago, III. — John Mangel, annex building Marshall Field & Co. STEAMER DEPARTURES M Allan. Pretorian, Boston-Glasgow. . .Apr. 29 American, Pbiladelp'a, N. Y.-S'hampton.Apr. 24 New York, N. Y.-S'hairiplon...May 1 Atlantic Transport ^finneapolis, N. Y. -London.. ..May 2 Cunard. Saionia, N. Y.-Mediter'n Apr. 21 Lusitania, N. Y. -Liverpool. . .Apr. 21 French. La Savole, N. Y. -Havre Apr. 22 Rochamheau, N. Y. -Havre. .. .Apr. 2.'» La Provence, N. Y. -Havre. .. .Apr. 29 Hamburg-American. Amerika, N. Y-Hamburg Apr. 2." Graf Waldcrsee, N. Y.-H'mb'g.Apr. 2li Victoria Liiise, N. Y. -Havre. ..Apr. .'SO Cleveland, Boston-Hamburg. .Apr. 30 Holland-America Rotterdam, N. Y. -Rotterdam. .Apr. 21 Potsdam, N. Y.-Rotterdam. ...Apr. 28 Leyland. Canadian, Boston-Liverpool. ..Apr. 25 Bohemian, Boston-Liverpool. .May 2 North German Lloyd. Kronp. Cecilie, N. Y. -Bremen. Apr. 21 Bremen, N. Y. -Bremen Apr. 23 Berlin, N. Y. -Mediterranean. .Apr. 25 K. W. derOrosse, N. Y.-B'm'n.Apr. 28 Pr. Fr. Wilhelm, N. Y.-B'm'n..Apr. 30 Red Star. Lapland, N. Y. -Antwerp Apr. 25 Vaderland, N. Y. -Antwerp May 2 White Star. Cedric, N. Y.-Llverpool Apr. 23 Majestic, N. Y. -Southampton. Apr. 25 Canoplc, Boston-Mfditer'n Apr. 25 Arabic, Boston-Liverpool Apr. 28 „, Megantic, N. Y. -Liverpool Apr. 25 y. }^ Adriatic, N. Y. -Liverpool Apr. 30 gj INCORPORATED. Gary, Ind.— The Gary Floral Com- pany, capital stock, $5,000. Incorpora- tors, A. Owens, M. Owens and M. E. Finan. New York, N. Y. — Baltimore Cut I^ower Co., capital stock, $25 000. Irv- ing Jaftee, T. F. MacMahon, W. R. Sie- brecht, 114 West 28th street. Washington — To Miss Eleanor Wil- son, daughter of President Wilson, who is soon to marry William G. McAdoo, Secretary of the Treasury, is attributed a new style of wearing corsage bou- quets. Miss Wilson appeared on the street and at a dance wearing a bou- quet of flowers at her right shoulder, out of danger when the wearer is tangoing. These bouquets are now known as "tango bouquets." ALEX. McCONNELL 611 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 steamsblpi or elsewhere receive special attention. Cost of Cabling Foreign Deliveries Must be prepaid Reference or cash must fU*coinpany all orders from nnknown correspondents. Cable Address, ALEXCONNELL,. GEORGE M. STUMPP 761 Hfth Ave., Cor. E. SBtli St NEW YORK CITY DAVID CLARKE'S SONS Deliver orders from any part erf the oountry ts New York City Or OUT-GOING STEAMERS Write or Telegraph 2139-2141 Broadway, - New Yoak Telephone 1552-1563 Colombmi Established 1874 FLORIST N. E. Cor. 44 St. & Madison ATenac, N.T. Citr (Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Asso.) Flowers shipped on all Steamers. Special Correspon- dence in all the large cities of Europe and the BntUL Colonies. Telegraph and Cable address, Dardsflor. YOUNG & NUGENT 42 West 28 St., NEW YORK "FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH" STAMFOBD, CONN. ff ''Quality Shop will take care of all year orders for d*- si^na or cot flower*. Stamford Seed & Nursery Co., 43 Atlantic SL THE ROSERY 23 STEUBEN ST. FtOWBR DELIVERIES FOR ALBANY AND VICINITY Members Florists' Telegraph Delirery FLOWERS delivered promptly in Buffalo, Niagara Falls, East Aurora, Lockport, Tonawanda, Lancaster and other Western New York cities and towns. 304 Main Street BUFFALO, N. Y. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association April 18, 1914 HORTICULTURE 609 NEW ENGLAND FLOWER DELIVERIES Send flower orders for delivery In Boston and all New Kngland points to THOS. F. GALVIN 126 Tremont St., Boston WASHINGTON, D. C. GUDE'S Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. ouDE snos-co FLORISTS GEORGE H. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Ave. and L St., N. W. WASHINGTON, D. C. 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 F. R. PIERSON CO. FLORISTS AND PLANTSMEN TARRYTOWN ON HUDSON, - N. Y. Member of Florists' Telegraph Dellrery ALBANY, N. Y. Flowers or Degign Work I>EIiIVEREI> IN ALBANY AND VICINITY ON TELKtiRAI'HK' ORDER 11 NORTH PEARL STREET, ALBANY, N.Y. ST. LOUIS, MO. FRED C. WEBER 4326-26 Olive St. Memier Florixts TeUgraph ^Delivery Association IfO TICE ItfiTIA LS. We have one store only The Far-Famed Flowers of TORONTO Delivered on mail or telegraph order for •ny occasion, in any part of the Dominion. JOHN.H. DUNLOP »« Yonee St.. - TORONTO, ONT. MONTREAL All Transler Orders FiUed BALL & ROBINSON '^^. CS ST. CATHEHNE ST., W. •*- Flowers by Telegraph Leading Retail Florists Listed by Towns for Ready Reference. Orders transferred by telegram or otherwis© to any of the firms whose address Is here given will be promptly and prop- erly filled and delivered. Alliany, N. V.— Fred A. Danker, 40 Maiden Lane. All.any, N. Y.—H. G. Eyres, 11 N, Pearl St. Allmny, N. Y.— The Rosary. 23 Rteu lien St. Boston— Thos. F. Galvln, 120 Tremont St. Boston— Penn, the Florist, 37-43 Brom- fleld St. Boston- Zlnn, the Florist, 1 Park St. Buffalo, N. Y.— S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St. Buffalo, N. Y.— Palmer's, 304 Main St. Chkago, 111.— Schiller the Florist, George Asinus, Mgr. Chicago— William J. Smyth, Michigan Ave iind Slst St. Cleveland, O.— J. M. Gasaer Co., Eaclld Ave. Cleveland, Ohio — Adam Graham & Sons, 55-J:) Euclid Ave. Denver, Col.— Park Floral Co., 1643 Broadway. Detroit, Mich. — J. Breltmeyer's Sons, corner Broadway and Gratiot Aves. Kansas City, Mo. — Samuel Murray, 913 Grand Ave. Montreal, Can.— Hall & Robinson, 826 St. Catherine St., W. Montreal, Can.— P. McEenna & Sons, 770 St. Catherine St., West. New London, Conn. — Reuter*8. New Haven, Conn.- J. N. Champion, 1026 Chapel St. New York— David Clarke's Sons, 2139- 2141 Broadway New York- Alex. McConjell, 571 6th Ave. New Y'ork— Young & Nugent, 42 W. 28th. New York— Dards, N. B. corner 44th St. and Mndlson Ave. New York— Max Schllng, 22 W. 69th St. New York— George M. Slampp, 761 Fifth Ave. New York— Thos. F. Galvln. Fifth Ave., at 46th St. Norwich, Conn. — Renter's. Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda. 1416 Farnum St. Rochester, N. Y. — J. B. Keller Sons. 26 Clinton Ave., N. St. Louis, Mo.— Fred C. Weber. 4226-28 Olive St. St. Paul, Minn.— Holm & Olson. Inc. St. Paul, Minn.- L. L. May & Co. Stamford, Conn. — "Quality Shop;" Stam- ford Seed & Nursery Co. Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y.— F. E. Pier- son Co. Toronto, Can.— J. H. Dnnlop, 96 Tonge St. Washington, D. C— Gnde Bros., 1214 F St. Washington, D. C— F. H. Kramer, 916 F St., N. W, Washington, D C— George H. Cooke. Westerly, R. I. — Renter's. Worcester, Mass. — Randall's Flower Shop, 3 Pleasant St. NEWS NOTES. McLeansboro, III. — C. E. Jennings is preparing to add the greenhouses which he purchased at Mt. Vernon to his plant. Southington, Ct. — Irwin Mitchell and John Olsen are the new proprietors of the florist business formerly conducted by Olsen & Lunden. Schenectady, N. Y. — The florist shop of John C. Hatcher in the New York Central station was robbed last week the thief escaping with $25. Kansas City, Mo. — Patrick Larkin and John Stevens have purchased the greenhouses of H. F. Jones at 58th street, and will enter the wholesale bv. sin ess. Albany, N. Y. — The public were in- vited to visit the greenhouses of F. A. Danker, on Central avenue, on Palm Sunday. The display was a brilliant one and large crowds were present to enjoy it. ORDERS FOR NEW YORK WIRE OR PHONE TO MAX SCHLING 22 West 59th Street, adjoining Plaza Hotel Best Florists in the States as KeiercDces EUROPEAN ORDERS EXECUTED Members ot the Florists Tclcrrsyh De41very. nOSTON. MASS. "Penn. The Telegrrapb Florist" .Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery W7-43 BROMFICLD STREET Transfer your orders for flower or plant deliveries to ZINN The Florist lParkSt.,Bostoii YALE AND ALL CONNEC- TING POINTS Flower and Plant Deliveries. J. N. Champion & Co. 1026 Chapel St., New Haven, Conn. THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, VIELAMI Euclid Avenu* . RICE CO. The Leading Florists' Supply and Ribbon House 1220 Race Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. St. Paul, Minn. L. L. MAY & CO. Catalogue free on Application Order Your flowers for delivery ID this section from the LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST BUFFALO S. A. ANDERSON 440 MAIN STREET Special Deliveries Niagara Falts and Lockport RANDALL'S FLOWER SHOP HASBT I. RAMDALt,, ProprlatM. Phone: Park 04 3 PLEASANT ST., WORCESTER, MASS. Uimhir Florists Telegraph Delivtrr (110 HORTICULTURE April 18, 1914 THE SURPLUS DEVIL. A Reverie by George C. Watson. One is Inclined at times to take a rather iiessimistic view of things. One talks to a retailer and finds he has little regard for anybody but himself. One talks to a grower and usually iinds that he thinks he is always get- ting the worst of the deal. One talks to a commission man and learns that he gets no sympathy from either side — and thinks himself lucky if he breaks even. Isn't all this enough to make any- one, even an optimist like the writer, a little bit pessimistic? Wouldn't preaching a little about cultivating the spirit of give and take on both sides help some? We believe it would, if it wasn't for that surplus! That pestiferous surplus brings every bit of latent selfishness out from the pro- ducing end. If there are more flowers in any one day than the market can absorb or, in other words, than the retailer cares to buy, what happens? The surplus is shoved aside from day to day, from Monday to Friday. On Friday it is offered at bargain figures to the retailer or the fakir, and then the howl begins. But in that case the retailer has his protection. "Those are not fresh flowers." He has that slogan and can hold his customers easily. So he is really not greatly harmed, if he would only calm down and consider that every cheap posy is a missionary for him. But with Easter or Christmas plants it is different. In that case devil sur- plus is a genuine devil. The grower sells all he can at good ))rices to the retailer, and if he has grown too many — they go to the department stores and the street — with no stipula- tion as to prices — and take back any unsold. This is no fairy tale. It's a fact, and here's where the retailer has a real grievance. He does not have an equal chance as with cut flowers. The plants are not stale. They are just as good as he is selling. He is stung and there is no redress. We cannot see any reason why a depart- ment store is entitled to any better terms on plants or on anything else than a regular retail florist. The surplus devil often blinds tlie fair-mindedness of the grower just as shortsightedness and narrow-minded- ness often blind the retailer. If both sides would cultivate the spirit of tol- eration, of reciprocity, of justice, of square dealing, and not let a penny now kill a future dollar, one would be more optimistic. Let us all try to be a little more decent^ to each other from now on. VISITORS' REGISTER. Boston — D. Cameron, representing Sander & Sons, St. Albans, Eng. Cincinnati, O. — P. O. Mumma, Lees- burg, O.; Jacob Guenther, Piqua, 0.; Mr. dinger, Aurora, 111.: Wm. Gard- ner, New Castle, Ind. New York — C. L. Humphrey, Zanes- ville, 0.; L. J. Renter, Westerly, R. I.; S. S. Pennock, Phila., Pa.; Benj. Hammond, Beacon, N. Y. Chicago — Mrs. Kirby E. Boerstler, Little Rock, Ark.; E. .7. Coster of Saskatchewan Greenhouses, Prince Al- bert, Saskatchewan; Edward G, Lau- terback, Bushnell, 111.; Mr. and Mrs. W. C. .lohnson, Memphis, Tenn. CHICAGO NOTES. Easter Plants. Plant sales predominated as in form- er years and plant growers were most- ly sold out a week or more before Easter. There was nothing strikingly new among the offerings, but the ar- rangements were more artistic than ever before and prices did not run quite so high as has sometimes hap- pened. More pains were taken with the small offerings and it is safe to say that the number of plants sold was larger than ever, although the total may not reach a larger figure than in former years. Rain fell on Good Friday but Satur- day was clear and bright and trade quickly responded. Repeat orders began to come in but were often turned away because of lack of stock and retailers turned to cut flowers. There seem to have been fewer plants from the East this year. Azaleas, as was predicted, were not equal to the demand and were hardly up to their usual degree of excellence owing to their poor condition when imported. A bright Saturday was followed by an Easter Sunday of ideal weather and the florists generally are pleased with their Easter business. I For Easter llowoi' ri'|iort. see usu.^l mar- Ivet ruhinms.i Trade Notes. The department stores are again of- fering trees to the school children at one cent each, for Arbor Day, April 17. Three hundred thousand white birch trees, approved by the official forester J. H. Prost are included. The Foley Greenhouse Manuf. Co. is this week shipping some of their mal- leable iron s|)ecialties for greenhouse construction, to A. N. Pierson, Crom- well, Conn. Mr. Foley says business is starting out very nicely in the new factory this spring. Harry Rowe made a record hard to beat. The large store on the north- west corner of Wabash avenue and Washington street was vacant and Mr. Rowe secured the key on Thursday morning, had his stock in place and was doing business in the afternoon. Monday the store is empty again and a neat sum is the result of three days' efforts. At Wm. .T. Smyth's, corner of Mich- igan avenue and 31st street, a very satisfactory business is reported. Something is lacking, however, when an automobile fails to crash through a window, as has happened twice be- fore, or the wind to blow in one of the big sheets of plate glass. The em- ployees say they miss something when no accident occurs at Easter time. At Wietor Bros, this week, a house of 8000 Sunburst and another of Kill- ainey Brilliant are being planted, the former having proved a good commer- cial variety and the latter, Mr, Wietor believes will do so. Carnation Bon- fire is now seen here and is fine in color and form, while the three whites. Perfection, Wonder and Enchantress would be hard to excell, as grown at this place. The annual Easter sale for the ben- efit of the Home of Destitute Crippled Children, given at the Congress Hotel, netted an enormous sum of money. Many of the florists who have donated to this worthy object in the past, felt it unwise to do so longer. A CORDIAL INVITATION Is extended to the trade te visit and inspect our new establishment. Fifth Avenue at 46th Street. Ne'w York City. IMSF'EFR by Telegraph or otherwise lor delivery of Flowers to Steamers, Theatres, or Residences in New York and vicinity executed in best manner. Thos. F. Galvin, Inc. Establiahed 1847 Fifth Ave., at 46th Street, NEW YORK THREE STORES IN BOSTON CHICAGO And Neighboring Toivns Are Tboroocbly Csiered by SCHILLER, THE FLORIST (Member Florists Telegraph Delivery). Flowergram or Mail Orders from florist* anywhere carefully filled and delivered tiniler the superviuion of GEORGE ASMUS, Mgr. 2221-2223 W. Madison SL, CHICAGO. 'Phone West 822 REUTER'S Members Floriitf Telegraph Delivery STORES IN New London and Norwich, Conn. and Westerly, R. I. We cover the territory between New Haven and Providence P. McKENNA & SON (EaUoUahed 1851.) 770 St. Catherine St.. West MONTREAL, CANADA H^£ give Special Attention to Telegraphic Orders CLEVELAND A. GRAHAM & SON 5523 Euclid Ave. Will take good care of your orders Members of F. T, D, AssociaiiQn, NEW YORK CITY AND VICINITY ^K. '\A/>K*9E:I>JC3^I9F-F- Artistic Work. F.easonable Prices. Prompt Delivery of Steamer Orders. 1193 Broadway, My Only Store as the amount of money taken in by the society annually has now reached proportions that make deep inroads into the florists' Easter sales. Personal. Christ. Blaumeiser of Niles Center, 111., has the sympathy of the trade in the loss of his father. Fred Strail leaves Friday for Twin Lakes, Mich., where Mrs. Strail will soon follow him. They will spend the summer on a fruit and poultry farm. April 18, 1914 HORTICULTUEE 611 MEMORIAL DAY GOODS THE MOST COilPLETE STOCK OF MEMORIAL DAY supplies which we have ever offered to the trade. Besides the usual standard stock of CYCAS WREATHS, MAGNOLIA WREATHS, BROWN AND GREEN MAGNOLIA FOLLVGE, METAL DESIGNS, CREPE {{OSES, DAHLIAS, MUMS, CARNATIONS. ORCHIDS, etc., we show MANY BEAUTIFUL KA PI 1 )-SKLLI NG NOVELTIES OF SEASONABLE INTEREST. Don't Fail to Write for llluMtrated Litt H. BAYERSDORFER & CO., pmuvoELPmA^PA. IN VERMONT. Reports from Bellows Falls. Vt., show that George Halladay had a record Easter in both pot plants and cut flowers, pot lilies naturally tak- ing the precedence, with primroses, azaleas and daffodils following. The Misses Baker of Springfield, Vt.. also report an increased business, although some complaint is made by the legiti- mate florist that the "corner drug store" or other stores are harming them by selling carnations imported from Boston, and in one store some lilies quite four inches high, also from near Boston, were to be seen marked at 7 cents a bud or bloom, .\nother element which has entered into the trouble of the country florist is under- takers' competition. Whatever the pros and cons in regard to this prac- tise of the undertakers, it does not appear to be exactly fair for the florist to be deprived of what may be termed the cream of his trade, and is doubly hard on a man who has to educate the public before he gets their custom, only to find that they are patronizing a cheap-jack. Sherwood. NEWS NOTES. Escondido, Gal. — The first flower show ever held here will take place on Friday. April 24, under the auspices of the Floral Society. Gloversville, N. Y.— The workshop of William J. I>arcombe, Prindle and .Jansen avenues, and greenhouses ad- joining, were badly damaged by fire last week, and about .1:600 worth of spring bedding stock was destroyed. Dallas, Texas. — Selling trees to citi- zens of Dallas at cost to beautify side- walk parkings is a new industry in which the city will engage. A citv nursery has been established at White Rock reservoir under the direotion of Park Superintendent Robert Tietze, and Mayor Holland says that he ex- pects the city will be able to dispose of trees at cost within IS months or two years. What is the matter with the Texas nursery interests? KOMADA BROS. Manufacturers of all Kind* of WIRE DESIGNS and FLORISTS SUPPLIES 1008 Vine St, PHILADELPHIA, PA. WINDOW DISPLAY ADVERTISING FOR TELEGRAPH DELIVERY BUSINESS. The illustration represents a window display made by Holm & Olson, Inc. (The Home of Flowers). St. Paul. Minn., to show the public how flowers may be delivered in any part of the world via wire. The large telegraph poles seen in the back ground are six feet high and the cross arms are three feet long- These poles are sSt eight feet apart and the wires are stretched in the reg- ulation way. Between these poles and below the wires are seen a number of cards. Looking closely you will find the United States reproduced with the cards representing the principal cities, also the principal cities of Canada are shown. The cards on the right of the jiicture represent the principal cities of Europe. On the left of the picture the cards represent the principal Asiatic cities. To the right is an oil painting of a White star liner; to this picture also a card is attached. A total of 72 cards are used and to each card is attached a ribbon. The ribbons all run to a box of Holm & Olson Flowers and are centered. The box of flowers is seen in the center of the foreground. This is to convey the idea that the box of flowers can be delivered to any of the cards which indicate cities and also on board departing steamships. To the left in the foreground is a miniature telegraph line, the poles eight inches high and on each end is connected a telegraph instrument. One instrument bears a card "The Home of Flowers" and the other bears a card "To all parts of the world." The telephone is also used and by combining telephone and telegrapli the wire idea is complete. Two of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery posters are shown. Throughout the window are scattered the labels and tags of florists throughout the United States and Canada. A number of these tags are addressed as "To My Sweetheart." "To Dear Mother," "Congratulations," "Best Wishes," etc. Holm & Olson received from a circular letter sent out to the various florists about 400 tags and labels, this alone making an unique display. The canvas in the biK'kground was ])Ut up to enable the IJl'.otographer to obtain a better pic- ture. This window display created a great deal of comment and a crowd of peo- ple hovered before it constantly and all were impressed with the idea. A number of orders tor out of the city delivery were also received wliich was directly due to the display. Edward H. Roehrs, of liutherford, N. .1., and Miss Edith Marshall were married on Thursday. April 16, at St. .Andrew's church. New York City. UNITED REFRIGERATORS Sell Flowers anil keep them In best condition. All sizes Display Cases. Coolers, etc. .Vsk for Catalog X4. UNITED REFRIGERATOR & ICE MACHINE CO.. Kenosha, Wis. 61» HOBTICULTUBE AprU 18, 1914 SNAPDRAGON $6.00-$I0.00 per lOO VALLEY $3.00-$4.00 per 100 GARDENIAS $1.50— $3.00 dozen KILLARNEY BRILLIANT $6.00 to $12.00 per 100 The Leo N. "Vf, Comer t2th and Race Sts Co, PHILADELPHIA Mention HORTICnLTIiBB when writing. HMMMMWMIMIMM I Order Your Memorial Day Flowers, Plants and Supplies Early. Get Your Young Stock Now, fe Grow On for Next Season. All Choice Plants, Seeds and Roots may be procured from the Adver- tisers in this Paper. wMm to 50.00 35.00 10.00 to 35-a> 1500 40.00 20.00 15.00 6.00 3.00 8.00 S-oo 6.00 3.00 4.00 2.00 40.00 J2.00 10.00 3.00 50.00 25.00 18.OD 8.00 4.00 10.00 6.00 8.00 4.00 5.00 3.00 50.00 15.00 12. 00 4.00 4.00 to 5.00 3.00 to 4.00 3.00 to 4.00 •35 to to .60 4.00 to 5.00 1. 00 to 2.0O .40 to to 2.00 1.25 15.00 50.00 25.00 PHILA. April 13 20.00 12.00 6.00 6.00 2.00 6.00 2. 00 6.00 2.00 500 3.00 1. 00 40.00 8.00 8.00 3.00 4.00 6,00 'J .00 2.00 •25 •50 2,00 1.00 .50 1. 00 5.00 1. 00 15.00 35.00 35.00 25.00 15.00 8.00 ♦ .00 8.00 4.00 15.00 4.00 2.00 60.00 12.00 10.00 4.00 6.00 I2.0C^ 3.00 4.00 •50 •75 4.00 1.50 1^50 1.50- 2O.0O 1.50 30.00 So.t 50.C quite satisfactorily. There was a good supply of roses, violets, sweet peas, lily of the valley, cut lilies. Beauties (only of the long grades), and all corsafre flowers, all of which shared in the demand. Snapdragon was in good siii)i)Iy. but did not take well. Bulbous stock was too plentiful and very little sale. Chicago florists, footing CHICAGO up Easter sales, almost unanimously declare it to be one ot the best on record. Pre- dictions in most case were verified re- garding stock and roses proved plenti- ful and carnations in short supply while lilies proved to be in just about sufficient quantity to go around. Prices generally were maintained close to quotations except in extremely large orders. Killarney, Richmond and Sun- burst were all in enormous quantity and after shipping orders were filled, the end of the week found no lack of good stock for local trade. Carnations generally were off crop, and there is no question but many more could have been disposed ot had the cut been larger. Lilies appeared to be in excess of demand at first, but after the pot- ted lilies ran out, purchasers fell back on cut ones, and with a few exceptions, wholesalers sold the bulk of their stock. American Beauties, never in heavy Easter demand, were sufficient for customers and at this writing there arc plenty coming in. Sweet peas were cut so close for Easter that they are short now. Iris meets a fair demand. Lily of the valley is needed, as the wedding season has already begun. There is still an abundance of bulbous stock. (&»*««<•pr. 13 1914 15.00 8.00 6.00 4.00 1. 00 4.00 2.00 4.00 2.00 3.00 2. 00 X.OO to 30.00 3.00 6.00 4.00 10.00 4.00 lo.oa 3.00 1.50 Centrally Located, The Hub of the Flower Market Section 0 M ARl-ES MIL .Li A. IMG \A/lic3lesale i=-|oris^ 55 and 57 W. 26th Street, Telephone 7062 Madison NEW YORK BADGLEY, RIEDEL & MEYER, Inc. M^HOLESALE FLORISTS, 34 West 28th St., New York Telephones j JJi^* I Madison Square CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED ALBANY CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE THOMAS TRACEY, Mgr. WHOLESALE ONLY 76 Maiden Lane, ALBANY, N.Y. SAVE TIME AND MONEY BY SENDING YOCB ORDER TO US - Prices Right. Consignments Solicited. Telephone ConnectioB —MONTREAL FLORAL EXCHANGE, LTD.— ORGANIZED FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CANADIAN TBADB. CUT FLOWERS AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. Home-^TOwn Stock a Specialty. STRICTLY WHOLESALE; NOTHING SOLA AT RETAIL. Ample reference furnished as to standing and Onanclal ability of the nnmil.T 123 MANSFIELD STREET, MONTREAL, P. Q. WALTER F. SHERIDAN Wholesale Commission Dealer in CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 133 West 38th Street, New York Telephone— 3632-3633 Madison Sqnare Frank H. Traendly Cbaxlee Schenck TRAENDLY & SCHENCK V^Holesale Florists 131 West 28th St., New York Telephonea : 798 and 7W Wyltooii Sv*.!* ConilKOi April 18, 1914 HORTICULTURE 615 - WHOLESALE. ^\rLORI^T5 ^^J/^/^ Telephone 3860 Madison Square WOODROW & MARKETOS WHOLESALE Plantsmen and Florists 37 and 39 West 28th St., NEW YORK Flower Market Reports (Continufd from pagtrblO Easter business was CINCINNATI very good. The sup- ply was large and sufficient for all requirements. The demand was even lietter than expecta- tions. On Saturday a miserable rain set in, but in spite of that orders came in at a merry rate and nearly every one reports a good Easter. The sup- ply of all flowers was fully adequate, except in carnations and sweet peas. The American Beauty cut, too, was rather limited. Prospects for the immediate future are very bright. The rose cut is large and steady and the flowers are of a very good quality. A good cut of Beauties is promised for the im- mediate future. The carnation cut will probably continue .somewhat under normal for a few weeks. Easter lilies are in a good supply. The same is true of all the market staples. New York's Easter NEW YORK may be told in few- words, ft was a big Easter in every sense — big for plants and for flowers; big for grower, wholesaler and retailer. The weather man was kindly disposed, especially on Sunday, which was a beautiful day and more flowers were worn in the great Easter parade than ever before. Almost every second lady was adorned with cattleyas, violets, sweet peas or lily of the valley. The sale of roses and carnations was surprisingly good, as was that of daffodils, but the great bulk of the rush was on the four things above enumerated. Gardenias were seen on Fifth avenue in super- abundance, but — mainly on the trays of the street sellers and ■thereby hangs a tale." If you want to main- tain the respect of the public for any flower, exercise some caution as to how it is presented to them. Lilies met a very sad fate. Such an ava- lanche never before landed on any market. Every out-of-town locality was seemingly supplied locally and it was impossible to ship any. Prices asked for lilies in large lots were one- halt and one-third of normal Easter figures, and at the close the only thought was to unload, at any price. It was estimated that not less than 50,000 lily flowers, cut or on plants were left over in wholesalers' hands. These are still in evidence and are considered well-sold this week at $1.50 per 100. The flower that got the worst rebuff, however, was the snapdragon. It was absolutely unsalable, no mat- B. S. SUNN, JR. \i I O LET S CARNATIONS, ROSES SS and 57 W. 26tti St., New York Shipping Ordcra CarafuUr Filled EDWARD REID WHOLESALE FLORIST 1619-21 RanatcMl St., MiiUae^hu, Pa. CHOICE BEAUTIES, ORCHIDS, VALLEY, ROSES and all Seasonable Varieties of Cut FIOMn William F. Kasting Co. NA/Kolosalo 383-387 ELLICOTT ST. lorl8t:s BUFFALO, N. Y. NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only MISCELLANEOUS CattleyaB ■ Lilies, Longiflorum ■ Callaa Lily of the Valley Wallflower Snapdragon Daffodils Tulips Violets . Pansies Mignonette Daises, white and yellow Sweet Peas (per loo bunches) Lilacs (per bunch) Gardenias Adiantum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus, strings (per loo) *' '* & Sp>*en (loo bunches). Last Half of Week ending Apr. 11 1914 50.00 3-00 6.00 to 3.00 to 1 .00 to a. GO to 1.50 to 2. 00 to •75 to to I Ou.OO to 6.00 to 8.00 to 4.OJ to 3.00 to 4. ex, to 3,00 3.00 1.25 6.00 ■ 50 20.00 15.00 12.00 r.oo 12.00 30.00 3S.OO First Hair of West beginning Apr. 13 19U a5.«x> i.oo 6.00 3.00 I.oo 1.00 1.50 1.50 .40 35-0* 4.00 8.oe 4.00 2.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 .60 a. 00 tn to 6.00 2.00 to to 6.00 I.oo to 2.00 I.oo 10 2.00 8.00 to 15.00 0.00 to 8.0C to I.oo to 1.00 4.00 ■50 8.00 20.CX) 15.00 10.00 1.00 12.00 3O.OD 35.00 ter what its color, or to whose "true strain," it traced its lineage. , Bulbous stock made an unexpectedly good rec- ord, the only draggy exception being the white tulips. The plant trade did not seem to increase any in volume over recent years, the demand being almost entirely for tlie smaller and less expensive stock. Large specimens moved with difficulty. The best sale was had on tlie mixed baskets, tin lined and ribbon adorned. These were beautifully gotten up by the retail dealers, with small dainty flowered and foliage plants, and their sale was le- gion. The supply men placed in the hands of the florists the most artistic aiid appropriate examples of baskets and other plant receptacles ever of- fered and these contributed not a lit- tle to whatever prosperity the Easter plant business enjoyed. Cut flowers of all PHILADELPHIA kinds were plen- tiful and good for Easter week, with the possible excep- tion of violets and lily of the valley. The former are reaching the end and were scarce and not of the highest quality, especially the singles. Lily of the valley was scarce, probably be- cause the growers did not plant enough. The big supply, at reason- able prices, of such things as roses, carnations, orchids, gardenias, had a notable effect in switching buyers away from their usual purchases at Easter. Many of the retailers com- mented on this change in the Easter situation. The cut flower men are, therefore, distinctly to be congratu- lated. Of course they did not get famine prices, but they had quantity to make up for that, and the reason- able figures leaves a good taste in the buyer's mouth which will be remem- bered next year. There was a tre- mendous business in cut flowers, and it is certain the records have been broken as to quantity. Total receipts as to value are not figured out yet. but all look iiretty. cheerful. Daisies and other small flowers were in great demand for bunching. The weather all through was ideal, and corsages were "all the rage." In Easter plants the Ijusiness was also fine, but not such a good clean- up as usual. There were large lots of short-stem lilies and much of this stock remained unsold. There were also a good many large azaleas that did not find a market. All the lower- priced stock, like spiraeas, daffodils, hyacinths, etc., had a .good clean-up. St. Louis has just ex- ST. LOUIS perienced one of the best Easters in many years. Plants of all descriptions sold as they never did before, and especial- ly so with the large up-town florists who have show houses which were tilled up the past week and are now empty. All agree that lily plants had the call over all others. The sale of these was enormous. Next came aza- leas, hydrangeas and rhododendrons, followed by spiraeas and bulbous stock. Tlie weather was all that could be expected, which made delivery easy. Cut flowers were scarce and high, which was least expected, as all stock just before Easter was very plentiful. Those who placed advance {^Continued on page b2o) ROBERT J. DYSART PUBIilC ACCOUNTANT AND AUDITOR Simple methods of correct accounting: especially adapted for florists* use. BOOKS BALANCED AND ADJUSTED Merchants Bank Buildini; W STATE ST. BOSTON Telephone Ualn 68 «16 HOBTICULTURE April 18, 1914 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 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 R. J. Dyiart, 40 State St.. Boston. For page lee List of Adrertlaers. AMPELOrSIS Ampelopsls Veltrbll — Largest stock of l-7ear transplanted In tbe United States. All sizes np to strong 3-ft. plant. Send (or prices before placing your order els&- wbere. CHAS. BLACK, Hlgbtstown, N. J. APHINE Apblne Mfg. Co., Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. APHIS PUNK Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Lonls, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. ARAUCARIAS Q« oz., $2.50; % oz., $1.40. Cash. D. C. LEWIS, Pemberfou, N. J. Aster Seed, Late Branching White, in bulk, $4.00 per lb. Same variety in selected seed for cut flowers, 1 oz., $1.00; ^t, oz., 50c. ; Vi oz., 30c. ; % oz., 20c. Cash. HUDSON & WELSH, Lyndouvllle, N. X. ACCUBIA ADcoba japonica, bushy plants, 35c. to tt.60 each. JtlLIDS ROEHRS CO., Rutherford, N. J. AZAL,EAS P. Onwerkerk, Hoboken, N. J. For page see List of Advertiser!. A. Lentby A Co., Rosltndale, Maaa. For page see List of Advertisers. Otto Helnecken, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. John McKenzie, No. Cambridge, Mass. For page eee List of Advertisers. BARRIE FORCING FR.4ME Geo. N. Barrie, Brootline, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. BAY TREES McHutchlson & Co., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobbink * Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. AngDst Rolker & Sons, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. BAY TREES— Standard aud Pyramids All sizes. Price List on demand. JDLIDS ROEHRS CO., Rutherford, N. J. BEDDING PLANTS S. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co.. White Marsh. Md. For page see List of Advertisers. BEGONIAS BEGONIAS Lorraine, Cincinnati and Florence Davenport. 2^4 in. pots. De- livery from May 1.5tb. JULIUS ROEHRS CO., Rutherford, N. J. BOILERS Kroeschell Bros. Co., Chicago. For pace see List of Advertisers. King Construction Co., North Tonawanda, N. Y. "King Ideal" Boiler. For page see List of Advertisers. N. F. McCarthy & Co., Boston. Mass. Three Good Boilers For Sale. HItchlngs & Co., New York City. Lord & Bumham Co., New York Pity. For page see List of Advertisers. BOXES— CUT FLOWER FOLDING Edwards Folding Box Co., Phtlndelphla. For page see List of Advertisers. Folding cut flower boxes, tbe best made. Write for list. HOLTON & HDNKEL CO.. MIlwHnkee. Wla. BOX TREES BOX TREES— Standards, Pyramids and Bush. In various sizes. Price List on ilc-iiiand. JULIUS ROEHRS CO., Ruther- ford, N. J. BOXWOOD TREES Bobbink A Atkins. Rntberford. N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. BUl.BS AND TUBERS J. M. Thorbum & Co.. New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Mlchell's Seed Honse, Philadelphia. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Ralph M. Ward 4 Co., New York City. Horseshoe Bulbology. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Boddlngton, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. John Lewis Chllds. Flowtrfleld, L. I.. N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Henderson & Co., Chicago, 111. Lillum Glgantenm. For page see List of Advertisers. Angast Rolker & Sons, New York City. Holland and Japan Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Skidelsky & Co.. Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. Schwake & Co.. New York City. Horticultural Importers and Exporters. For page see List of Advertisers. C. KEUR 4 SONS, HILLEGOM. Holland. Bulbs of all descriptions. Write for prices. NEW YORK Branch. 8-10 Bridge St. CANNAS Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. Swastika Brand Cannas. For page see List of Advertisers. 108 of the- best varieties. Send for new complete Canna Book, just out. THE CONARD 4 JONES COMPANY, West Grove, Pa. CARNATIONS F. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette, Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. CARNATION PLANTS — From 2V4-in. pots, 1000 Commodore, $50.00. FRANK P. PUTNAM, P. O. Box 12, Lowell, Mass. CARNATION STAPLE Spilt carnations quickly, easily and cheaply mended. Plllsbury's Carnation Staple, 2000 for $1.00 post paid. I. L. PILLSBURY, Galeshurg. 111. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Elmer D. Smith 4 Co.. Adrian, Mlell. Chrysanthemum Novelties for 1914. For page see List of Advertisers. A. N. Pierson. Inc., Cromwell. Conn. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Wood Bros., Fishklll. N. Y. Chrysanthemums Rooted Cuttings. For page see List of Advertisers. CHRYSANTHEMUM ROOTED CUT- TINGS—Alice Salomon. $7 00 per KW. $60.00 per 1000; Chas. Razer, M. Bonnnffon, M. Dean. Lynnwood Hall. Chrysolora and other leading market sorts. $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. WM. SWAYNE, Kennett Sq., Pa. Strong Rooted Chrysanthemum Cuttings, 250 of one variety at 1000 rate. Opah, Pa- cific Supreme, H4c, $10 per 1000: Presi- dent Taft, Wm. Duckhani. Golden Age, Yellow Bonnaffon. Roht. Halliday, October Frost, Wlunie Bally, li/oc, $12.50 per 1000; White Bonnaffon. Mad. J. Nonin. Maud Dean, Earl.v Snow. Alice Byron, Dr. En- guehard. Black Hawk. Culling fordli, 2c.. $15 per 1000; Chrysolora, 2V,c., $20 per 1000; Golden Eagle, Golden Wedding, 3c., $25 per 1000. About twenty other good varieties. Terms cash. JOHN B. TAN- GUY, West Grove, Pa. SINGLE CHRYSANTHEMUMS from 2V4-in. pots. iqq Yellow Mensa $10.00 Mensa. Finest White 5.00 Celia. Lemon Yellow 5.00 Cha. Kingsley. Fine Yellow 5.00 M.'TV Pope. Large Pink 5.00 Hilda Wells. Tuscan Red 4.00 Mary Richardson. Salmon 4.00 Mrs. Heneage. Yellow Anemone 4.00 Pompons — Lula. white; Souvenir d'Or, orange and bronze 3.00 FRANK P. PUTNAM. P. O. Box 12, Lowell, Mass. COCOANUT FIBRE SOIL 20th Century Plant Food Co., Beverly. For page see List of Advertisers. CYCLAMENS 200,000 GIANT FLOWERING CYCLAMEN. For the last 16 years we have selected three-fourths of our seed-bearing cycla- men stock before Xmas. to assure early blooming plants, and claim the finest commercial strain in this country; no fizzle of many so-called English varieties. Our aim is strong growers that don't have to be petted to be grown into a choice salable plant — a well built, five-petaled flower (many of them at one time), with well marked foliage; every plant an ideal, a prize winner. Received first prize at the Cleveland show and first and second at Toledo, early November, when bloom- ing cvclamen were scarce. STRONG AUGUST SOWN SEEDLINGS, once transplanted, $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. Cash with order. Cultural direc- tions with all orders. C. WINTERICH, Cyclamen Specialist, Defiance, O. Thomas Roland, Nahant, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. CYCL.^MENS from 5 in. pots. Finest strain. Separate colors. JULIUS ROEHRS CO., Rutherford, N. J. For List of Advertisers See Page 595 April 18, 1914 HORTICULTUEB 617 CYCLAMEN— Continued Cyclamen glgantenm, best strain to be had any wLere; pure white, white-pinii eye, rose of Marientlial, Cbristmas Cheer, strong 2 in. pots ready to shift, $3.00 per 100: .$40.00 per 1000; this offer holds Kood until April 2.jth, only. J. A. PKTEKSON & SONS. Wholesale Plant Growers, Mc- Henry Ave., Westwood, Cincinnati, O. DAHUA8 Dahlias at greatly reduced prlcea for 1914. Send for wholesale list. Order early. J. L. MOORE, Northboro, Mail. Dabiiaa. 8)>0.(I(IO Clumps to offer. Bend yonr list of wants to the Largest Dahlia Grower in the World. J. K. ALEXANDHa. 'YTbe Dahlia King," East Bridgewater, Mass. Dahlias — 2500 field clumps, latest Tarl»- tles, cheap for cash ; or what have yo» to exchange? GEO. H. WALKER, Dahlia H?xpprt. North Dichton. Mass. Dahlias — Clean, healthy stock, fully ma- tured, novelties and standard varieties, true to name and at reasonable prices. Also Gladioli, field-grown Hollyhoclis, Her- baceous plants, etc. Send business card for catalogue. W. W. WILMORE, Box 382, Denver, Colo. NEW PAEONY DAHLIA John Wanamaker, Newest Handsomest, Beat. New color, new form and new habit ot growth. Big stock of best cut-flower TBrtetles. Send list of wants to PEACOCK DAHLIA FARMS, Berlin, N.J. DECOBATIVE PLANTS A. Lenthy A. Co, Perkins St. Nurierle*. Roslindale, Mass. 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. Woodrow A Marketos, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. t. U. Keller Co., Inc., Brooklyn and White- stone. L I., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. A. SchBltheis, College Point, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. DRACAENAS f. H. Felthonsen, Schenectady. N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. Dracaena Indivisa, fine stock, 3 in., $5; 4 in., $10: 5 in., $15: 0 in., $25— per 100. Cash please. J. W. MILLER, Sbiremans- town. Pa. DRACAENA CANES Colin Campbell, New York City. FERNS 1. Leothy A Co. Roslindale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. H. Barrows A Son, WLicman, Mas*. For page see List of Advertisers. John Scott, Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Ubert Craig Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers^ A. M. Davenport, Watertown, Mass. Ferns for Dishes: Bird's Nest Ferns. For page see List of Advertisers. Alone* J. Bryan. Washington, N. J. For page eee List of Advertisers. J*hn McKenzle, No. Cambridge, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers^ Ernest Oerhslln. River Forest, lU. Ferns for Dishes. For page see List of Advertisers. FERTrLIZEBS Ik Centary Plant Food Co., Beverly, lfa». Cocoanut Fibre Soil. For page see List of Advertisers. PBlveriied Manure Co., Chicago, IlL Wlsard Brand Cattle Manure. For page see List of Advertisers. FERTILIZERS — Continued ■■dioB Carnea Co., Ballston Spa. N. Y. Davldges' Special Phosphorus. For page se< List of Advertisers. Stnmpp k Walter Co.. New York City. Scotch Soot. For page see List of Advertisers Wm. Elliott & Sons, New York City. Rams Head Guano. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOKISTS' USTTBRS Beaton Florist Letter Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Quality Script Letters. For page aee List of Advertisers. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES N. F. McCarthy & Co., Boston. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. U. Bice Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For paga^see List of Advertisers. Reed & Keller. New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. I. a. Penaoek-Meehan Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For paga sea List of Advertiaers. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Welch Bros. Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Komada Bros., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWER POTS B. Allan Pelree, Waltbam. Mass. Peirce Paper Flower Pot. For page see List of Advertisers. W. H. Ernest, Washington, D. C. Washington. D. C. For page_8ee_Lis^of Advertisers^_ A. H. Hews & Co., Cambridge. Mass. For pag? see List of Advertisers. Hllflnger Bros., Ft. Edward, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. FtlNOINE Aphlne Mfg. Co., Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. GALAX Michigan Cat Flower Co.. Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. Kervan Co., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. GERANIUMS B. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. For page see List of Advertisers. Alonio J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. For page see List of Advertiaers GLADIOLUS Choice young stock, all sizes and bnlb- lets; Mrs. F. King, Dawn, America, Inda- pendence, Scarsdaie, Klondike, Mi-^tures. etc. Prices low to close out surplus. Write for price list or special quotation on quantity wanted. BROOKLAND GAR- DENS, Wobnrn, Mass. Gladiolus— America and Independence, all sizes Write for samples. MUNSELL AND HARVEY. Ashtabula. Ohio. Gladiolus— America, by express, all sizes from No. 1 down to hiilhlets. Prices on application. M. CRAWFORD CO., Cuya- hoga Fails^Ohlo^ John Lewis Chiids, Flowerfleld, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. CrolT's mixed, lisbt colors, 1-in., $5.00 per 1000. Groft's hybrids, mixed, all colors, 1-in., $5.00 per 1000. C. PEIRCE, Dightou, Mass. GLASS Sharp, Partridge & Co., Chicago. Fnr pa ere see List of Advertisers. Parsbelsky Bros., Inc., Brooklyn, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. Greenhouse glass, lowest prices. JOHN- STON GLASS CO., Hartford City, Ind. GLASS CUTTERS Smith t Hemenway Co.. New York City. Red Devil Glass Cutter. For page see List of Advertisers. GLAZING POINTS H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. Peerless Glazing Point. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE BUILDING HATBRIAL A. T. Steams Lumber Co., Neponset, Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. Frank Van Assche, Jersey City, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Metropolitan Miterial Co.. Brooklyn, N. T. Fur page sec List of Advertisers. S. Jacobs * Sons, Brooklyn, N. T. Lord & Bumham Co.. New Yorli City. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. X. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Boston, Mass, For page see List of Advertisers. Frank Van Assche, Jersey City, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Plerson U-Bar Co.. New York City. Metropolitan Material Co. Tt>-""H'-T> N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. Hltchings A Co.. New York City. Lord & Burnham Co., New York City. For pase see List of Advertisers. Foley Greenhouse Manuf. Co.. Chicago, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE AND VERANDA SHADING W. n. Dugan, New Rochelle, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. GUTTERS Kins Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. T. King Channel Gutter. For page see List of Advertisers. Metropolitan Material Co., Brooklyn, N. T. Iron Gutters. For page see List of AdYertiserg^__^ HAIL INSURANCE Florists' Hail Asso. of America. J. G. Esler, Saddle River, N. J. For noire see List of Advertiaers. HARDT FERNS AND GREBN GOODS Michigan Cut Flower Bichange, Detroit Mich. For paga sea List of Advertisers. The Kervan Co., New York For page see List of Advertisers. HEATING APPARATUS Kroeschell Bros. Co, Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers^ Lord '& Bnrnham Co.. New Vn'V rity. For page see List of Advertisers^ HELIOTROPES Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS Bay State Nurseries. No. Ahlnston. _ For page see List of Advertisers. P. Onwerkerk. Hoboken. N. J. For page see T,liit of Advertisers. Bol.bink A Atkins. Rnthertord. N. J. For page see List of_Advertl«ers. New England^Nur.serles Co.. Bedford. Mas* For page see List of Advertisers. Old Town Nurseries. M. P. Haendler, Prop.. South Natlck. Mnsa. For page see List of Advertisers. HOT-BED SASH A T. Stearns Lumber Co . Neponset. - For page sea List of Advertisers PnrsheUky Bros.. Brooklyn. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord A Bnmhom r«.. Nf»w Vo-V rtty. For page see List of Advertisers. In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture 618 HORTICULTURE AprU 18, 1914 HOSE H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. HTDBAMOEAS Henry A. Dreer, luc, Pliiladelphia, Pa. The New French Hydrangeas. Vor page see List of Advertlaers. INSECTICIDES ▲pUne Uannfacturlnx Co., Madison, N. J. Aphim and Funglne. For page see Hat of Advertiaera. Lemon Oil Co., Baltimore, Md. Standard Insecticides. For page see List of Advertisers. ~ Nicotine Mfg. Co.. St. Lonls, Mo. Aphis Punk and Nlkoteen. For pnge seo LUt of Advertisers. Plantlife Co., New York City. Plantlife. For page see List of Advertisers. Kentucky Tobacco Product Co., Louis- ville, Ky. "Nico-P'ume." For page see List^ of Advertisers. HammondVT'nint & Slug Shot Works, Beacon, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. IRIS Iris pallida dalmatica, beautiful lavender color, strong grower; now is the time tor planting this most beautiful of all the Ger- man Iris; strong divisions. .$10.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000. J. A. PETERSON & SONS, Wholesale Phint Orowers, McHenry Ave., Westwood, Cincinnati, O^ IRRIGATION SPKINKI.EB J. P. Campbell, Jacksonville, Fla. KENTIAS Joseph Heacock Co., Wyncote, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. LAWN MOWERS Ooldwell Lawn Mower Co., Newborgh, N. Y. LACRU8 Laanis Cerasns; Bnsh, 85c.-J1.00 esek; BUnd«rds, »7.M-»10.00 each; Pyramids, i».00-»7.S0 each. . . ^ , rcLIUS ROEHES CO.. Rutherford. M. X LEMON OIL. Lemon Oil Co., Baltimore, Md. For page see List of Advertisers. LILY BtJLBS Chas. Schwnke A Co., New York Clt7. Horticultural Importers and Exportsor*. For page see List of Advertisers. B. M. Ward A Co.. New York, N. Y. Horseshoe BulboloB/. For page see List of Advertisers. LILV OF THE VALLEY PIPS August Rolker & Sons, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. McHutchlson & Co.. New York City. Berlin Valley Pips. For page see List of Advertlaers. Otto HelDecken. New York City. For pnge see List of Advertisers. Chns. P. Meyer. New York City. Cold Storage Lily of the Valley. For pMge see List nf Advertisers. Fottler. Flake. Rawson Co.. Boston. M«»». " MARGUERITES Alonzo J. Bryan. Washington, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. MASTICA F. O. Pierce in.. New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. MISCELLANEOUS STOCK The Storrs & Harrison Co., PalnesvlUe, Ohio. For page see List of Advertisers. MOONVINES Godfrey Aschmann, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. NATIONAL NCRSEKYMAN Mmtlonal Nurseryman Publishing Co., Inc., Rochester. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. "NICO-FCME" Kentucky Tobacco Product Co., Louis- ville. Ky. For page see List of Advertisers. NISOTEEK Nicotine Utg. Co., St. LouU, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. XIKOTLANA Apblne Mfg. Co., Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. NURSERY STOCK F. Ouwcrkerk, Weehawken Heights, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. W. A T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Bay State Nurseries. North Ablngton, Mssi. Hardy, Northern Grown Stock. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. W. B. Whlttler & Co., South Framlngbam, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Aagnst Rolker & Sons, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Breek-Roblnson Nurseries, Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Otto Helnecken, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Old Town Nurseries, M. P. Haendlcr, Prop., South Natlck, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. New England Nurseries Co., Bedford, Mass. Robin Hill Nurseries, Chelmsford, Mass. Large Specimen Evergreen and Deciduous Trees. For page see List of Advertisers. ONION SETS Leonard Seed Co., Chicago, HI. For page f Advertisers. Ant. C. Zvoianek, Lompoc, Cat Winter Orchid Sweet Pea Seed. Fer page see List of Advertisers. J. Oliver Johnson, Wicker Park Station. Chicago. 111. Lawn Grass Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. Barnett Bros., New York City. Seasonable Seeds. For page see List of Advertisers. Stamford Seed & Nursery Co., Stamford. Conn. Quality Sweet Pea Seeds. For page see List of Advertisers^ 8. srsiiidelsky & CoTT Phlladelplila, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Kelway & Son. Langport. Eneland. Garden. Farm and Flower Seeds. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, Florida grown seed, any quantity. Send for prli-es Seedlings and transplanted plants. PETER MACK. Box 172, Orlando. Fla. SLCO SHOT Hammond's Paint & Slug Shot Works, Beacon, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. SNAPDRAGONS G. S. Eamshurg. Someraworth. N. H. For p.ige see List of Advertlsera;^^_ SNAPDRAGONS— 10,0011 Rooted Cuttings. Silver Pink. Yellow and White. $2 (X) per 10(1. $1.'5.00 per 1000. WM. SWAYNE, Ken- nett Sq., Pa. SPHAGNUM MOSS Live Sphagnum moss, orchid peat and •rchid basket always on hand. LAGBB & HtJRRELL. Summit, N. J. STOVE PLANTS Orchids — liargest stock In the country. itove plants and Crotons, finest collection. JULIf^ ROEHRS CO, Rutherford, N. J. SWEET PEA SEED Arthur T. Boddlngton, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. TKITOMAS ZM me hit you with the poker. Trl- toma Pfltzeri, red hot poker, strong crowns. $5.00 per 100. THOMAS J. OBER- LIN, Sinking Spring, Pa. TUBEROSES J. M. Tborburn & Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. VEGETABLE PLANTS TOMATOES. 6000 Comet Korceiug Tomatoes, J20.00 per 1000. Cash please. J . J. CLAVTO N & SO N, West Grove, Pa. Vegetable Plants, Tomatoes, Cabbage, Canliflower, Celery, Egg Plant, Cheshire ■Iga, and Guernsey cattle, blooded stock. Write for pamphlet. GIRDLE RIDGE, Farm Dept., Katonah, N. Y. " VENTILATING APPARATUS ' The Advance Co., Richmond, Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. Quaker Machine Co., Richmond, Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. VERAUCIDES Aphlne Mfg. Co., Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. VERONICAS VERONICA LONGIFOLIA SUBS., field grown, or 3 in. stock, $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. W. E. KING, Little Silver, New J ersey^ WEED KILLER Pino-Lyptol Cbenilcal Co., New York City. WIRED TOOTHPICKS W. J. Cowee, Berlin, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. WIBEWORK Keed & Keller, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. ' Komada Bros., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Wlrework! Write for our catalogue. HOLTON & HUNKEL CO., Milwaukee, Wis WILLIAM W. HEILSCHER'S WIRE WORKS. 38-40 Broadway. Detroit. Mich. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Albany, N. Y. Albany Cut Flower Exchange, Albany, N. Y. For page iee List of Advertisers. Baltimore The 8. S. Pennock-Mechan Co., Franklin and St. Paul Sts. For page see List of Advertisers. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Bostan N. F. McCarthy & Co., 112 Arch St. and 31 Otis St. For pnee see l.i^t of Advertisers. Welch llrus Co., "28 Devonshire St. For page -'ee List of Advertisers. Brooklyn Wm. H. Kuebier, 28 Wlllougbby St. For page see List of Advertisers RulTalo. N. Y. William F. Kaating Co., 383-R7 Enilcott St. For page sec Llat of Advertisers. Chlcaen Peter Relnherg, 37 Randolph St. For page see Ll'it of Advertisers. Chicago Carnation Co., 30 E. Randolph St. For page see List of Advertisers. Poehlmnnn Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. Detroit Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 38 and 4« Broadway. For page see List of Advertisers. WHOLESALE FLORISTS — Continued Montreal Uontreal Floral Co., Ltd., Montreal, F. Q. For page see List of Advertisers. New York H. B. Froment, 57 W. 28th St. For page sec List ot^ Advertisers. James McManus, 105 W. 28tb St. For page see List of Advertisers. W. F. Sheridan, 133 W. 28tb St. For page see List of Advertisers. P. J. Smith, 49 West 28tb St., N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. Moore, Henti & Nash, 55 and 57 W. 26tb St. For page see List of Advertisers. Charles Mlllang, 55 and 57 West 26th St. For page see List of Advertisers. W. P. Ford, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Traendly & Schenck, 131 W. 28th St For page see List of Advertisers. The S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., 117 Weat 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. Badgley, Riedd & Meyer, Inc., New York. For page tec List of Advertisers. Woodrow & MarUetos, 37 & 39 West 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. X K. ^llenT 100 W. 2,Stb St. J. ill. ^illCli, i\l\l " . ..■■.. •'.. For page see List of Advertisers^ George C. Slebreoht, 109 W. 2Sth St. For page see List of Adverllaers John Young, 53 West 28tb St. For page see List of Advertisers M. C. Ford, 121 West 2Sth'st. For page see List of Advertisers. B. S, Slirm. Jr.. f>?i and .^7 West ilitb St. For page see List of Advertisers. rliila.lelphia Leo. Niesseu Co., 12th and Race Sts. For page see List of Adve^rtlsers _ Kdward Iteid, 1()1H-21 Rmistead St. For page see List of Advert Uers. The S. S. Pennock-Meeban Co.. 1008-12 Ludlow St. For page see List of Advertisers. Rk'bniond, Ind. E. G. Hill Co. For page see List of Advertisers. Rochester, N. Y. George B. Hart, 24 Stone St. For page see List of AdvertLsers. Washinston The S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., 1216 n St., N. W. For page see List of Advertisers. New Offers In This Issue ASTER, NEW CREGO. Micliell's Seed House, PlillniU?l|jliia, Pa. For page see List o£ Advertisers. EVERGREENS, RHODODENDRONS, AZALEAS, PALMS, ETC. Otto Ilcim'cken. New YS, - AF»MIS SPRAYINCVAPORIZINC-FUMICATINC K 3e:e:dsivie:im f~or i=>rice:s Manufactured by THE KENTUCKY TOBACCO PRODUCT CO., Incorporated, Louisville, Ky. PULVERIZED OR SHREDDED CATTLE MANURE Rose and Plant Growers Now 1r the time to get Cflttle Mnnure !nto your bencli and potting soil. Its peculiar aotinn and elTect cannot be had with anything else. iSpIendld quality being packed right new. Order today. The Pulverized Manure Co., PULVERIZED toRES SHEEP MANURE Carnation Growers Can't afford to make beds or set plants wltbont It, ^Vizard Brand Is pure, full strength, weed seeds killed, ■nlform and reliable. Ask your Supply Boise for Wizard Brand or write ns direct. 31 Union Stock Yards, Chicago Sold by the Seed Dealers Otfice of ALFRED GOLDRING, Florist, Cobleskill, N. Y., March 17, 1914 -^^ "EGiSTERtD ihU- We use Hammond's SLUG SHOT on Currant Bushes In the Spring before the leaves are started. We put It on around the roots and have done It for two years, and flud that the worms are killed before they get on the bush. For Potatoes we put on Slug Shot as soon as the bugs come, and we have good vines, plenty of tubers and no bugs. It Is the best thing we have ever used. For Sow Bugs in greenhouses it is sure death. We had a lot of them before using Slug Shot, but they get out where It Is used. ALFRED GOLDRING. Hammond's Paint & Slug Shot Works, BEACON, N. Y. NIKOTEEN 30 L"reSS3i For Sprajring APHIS i'UNK For Fumigating ASK YOUR DE1A1.ER FOR IT. Guaranteed under the Inaectlcida Act of ItlO, IT. 8. No. it. ^ NICOTINE MFG. CO ST. LOUIS, MO. plantlife: PIINTIIFF ''•'"* several advantages over rLwniLKL iiqui(j insecticides on the mar- ket. Containing refined tobacco dust it can be used to mix with the soil, acting as an excellent fertilizer, at the same time de- stroying worms and insects in the ground before they have a chance to reach the plant. PLANTLIFE ^"^ ^^^° found very effe inch inclusive. Samples furnished free. E. Allan Peirce 401 Oaks Road Waltham, Mass. 1000 READY PACKED CRATES STANDARD FLOWER POTS AND BULB PANS can be shipped at an hour's notice. Price per crate: 2000 1% In. @ $6.00 500 4 In. @ $4.50 1500 2 " 4.88 456 4^6 " " 5.24 1500 2Vi " •' 5.25 320 5 " 4.51 1500 2V4 " " 6.00 210 5% " " 3.78 1000 3 " " 5.00 144 6 " 3.16 800 3% " " 5.80 120 7 " 4.20 60 8 " 3.00 HILFINGER BROS. Pottery. Fort Edward, N.Y. August Rolker & Sons, SI Barclay St.. N. Y. City, Agents OUR SPECMLTV— LongCislaiceind TrsdeEipiHt r— STANDARD FLOWER- If your greenhouses are within 500 miles of the Capitol, write us, we can save you money. W. H. ERNEST — 28tli & JI Sts. Wa^thinsrton. D C «i When writing to adt>erti»en kindly mention HORTICULTURE. You know the import- ance of having proper greenhouse fittings, and a reliable ventilating equipment in jonr greeuhouse. We manufacture these articles in such a man- ner that we feel per- fectly safe in gnaraa- teeing our material In every possible manner. It will pay you to In- vestigate. Write us to- day for catalog, prices, etc. ADVANCE CO. Richmond, • Ind. Send your buainess direct to WashinstoM. Saves time and insures better service. Personal attention guaranteed. Thirty years active service. SIGGERS & SIGGERS PATENT LAWYERS Box 9, National Union Building Washington, D. C. A STIC A USEITNOm F.O.PIERCE GO. t2W, BROADWAY NEW YOMK 3lastica is elastic and tenacious, admits «f expansion and contraction. Putty beromes liard and brittle. Brol^en grlass more ea.811/ removed without breaking of other plass as occurs with hard putty. Lasts lonse* than putty. Eas.v to apply. THB FLORISTS' HAIL ASSOGIATKNI 01 AMERICA, insorer of 39,000.000 sq. h. o( )tiaM For particulars address John G. Esler, SKjr Saddle River, H*$. AprU 18. 1914 HOETICULTURB 628 -Vr^ J J Lii "T IF YOU ONLY KNEW what a good e :i V e the MET BOPOLI- TAN PATENT- ED is, you would use no other. It is made of cast iron and will not ^V rust. That part i of your green- house which in other construc- tions is the weak- est becomes the strongest. Not this aione, it is ice-clearing and carries all the water of con- densation from the inside, and it is so jonstructed that almost the entire end it the bar is exposed to the air, there- by preventing decay. Only one screw, about two inches from the end, is all that is necessary to secure the bar.s. For side stationary glass, wood headers are absolutel.v unnecessary, thereby causing no shade. Zinc glass stops are not necessary — the esive is made with a lug to prevent the glass from slip- ping. Let your next house be built witli a Sletropolitan Patented Iron Wall Construction. You will never regret it. Our price and seiwice are right. METROPOLITAN MATERIAL CO. Patented Greenhouses— Heating Engineers Hotbed Sash, Glass, etc. 1392-1414 Metroporitan Ave., BROOKLYN, N. Y. I 466 W Erie Street CHICAGO | SASH BARS 32 feet or longer HOT BED SASH PECKY CYPRESS BENCH LUMBER GREENHOUSES ERECTED AND EQUIPPED COMPLETE IF DESIRED mm ^Wrlte for Circular "D'* and Price§ TF.e A. T. STEARNS LUMBER CO. NEPONSET, BOSTON, MASS. Builds Good Greenhouses TRY HIM. THE FOLEY GREENHOUSE MFG. CO. 3275 West 31st Street CHICAGO, III. PRIVATE GARDENERS DOES NOT THIS t'OLU AND B.\(K \V\KI> SPRING SUGGEST THE VALUE AND NEED OF THE BARRIE FORCING FRAME? 'I'his frame starts seeds and plants (hntli flowers and vegetables) and GROWS THE.M regradless ot tbe weather. For Descriptive Literature and Full Information, Address GEORGE N. BARRIE, Brookline, Mass. THE ORIGINAL MAKER OF GREENHOUSE AND VERANDA SHADING Ust'fl Mil ovtT the country hy Commercial, Public anil Private places. These shades can be rolled on the glass or raised 10 inches from glass. I can guarantee they will last 15 years or more. Will call at your place on request and bring samples and explain how it works. W. H. DUGAN "* Ti''2''733^''" New Rochelle, N. Y. SHARP, PARTRIDGE & CO. Are Leaders in GREENHOUSE GLASS OUR PRICES WILL PROVE THIS. CHICAGO, ILL. )roer*s PearSess^ 'Glazing Points For Greenbooses Drtvt euy an4 trae, t>ec-xc:« boU beveli Me oo the iime tide. Cin't tvlit and bieiic th« gl«M la driTioe. Gslvaa* Ixcd ud will Oct nut. No ritka ol letti. Tha PictUsa Glizlne Point bvfttcnted. Nootbfrtflil^s^ It. Order from rouideile^ ot dlrvct from ci. 10M,7!c. ;K>atpaid. | SampUa free. BDntT A. DKEEBJ nt Ckaatmat BtrvatX tMIMalylila Evans 20tli Century Arm Will not twist the shafting pipe. Three times the power of old style elbow arms Sold only with Evans ChaUengc Machine Write for free Catalogue to QUAKKR CITY MACHINE CO.. Richmond, Ind. GLASS for GREENHOCSE and HOT BED S.\S1IES. Our prices can be had by mail, and it will pay you to get tbem. We carry the largest stock of Specially Selei'tt'd Glass in Greater New York and can supply any quantity from a box to a car load on a one day notice, and at Itockr Hottom Prices. PARSHELSKY BROS. Inc. 21.5-317 HaTemeyer St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Greenhouse Materials m""^^ IRON or WOOD SASH BARS In all len^hH np to 3S feet. Milled to any detail furnished or wtU furnish details and cut materials fcadj f*r erection. Frank Van Assche, ^"^^^:x.k^ti::r- JE&SEY CITY, N. i. 624 HORTICULTURE April 18, 1914 N O . R T H ^-<;. ■--' POMONA ll] C A R O L I N A^ A North Carolima Nursery Company L Oo ©OSes YHSTERDAY, we were going *■ over our list of Southern custo- mers and found that 5 or 6 years ago we had only a few houses in Dixie Land, in comparison with the quantities of them now dotted here and there all the way from Mason- Dixon to Jacksonville and from Atlanta to Dallas, Texas. One of our best customers has been the J. Van Lindley Nursery Com- pany of Pomona, North Carolina. The ridge and furrow houses you see are each 30 x 100 feet. Their largest L. & B. house is 42' 6" x 500 ' . It is one of the largest, if not the largest single house in Dixie. The satisfactory thing about the Van Lindley business is ; it has been so satisfactory to them that we keep on selling them year after year. In fact it's quite so with pretty nearly all our Southern friends. When you are ready to build we want to build for you. Lord aed Biuirinilhiam Compaimy NEW YORK 42nd Street Bkl«. SALVES OFFICES: BOSTON Tremont Bldg. PHILADELPHIA Franklin Bank Bldg. CHICAGO Rookery Bldg. TORONTO, CANADA, 12 Queen St., E. FAOrORIES : Irvington. N. Y. De« Plaines. III. ROCHESTER Granite Bldg. CLEVELAND Swetland Bldg. 626 HORTICULTURE April 25, 1914 xnHnHnMnHnxaMnMDMnHnMnHnMnHnHnMnHnHnMnHnH M Sweet Pea Seed now The best success is secured by sowing your seed as soon as the frost is out of the ground. It is vital, so don't delay. Boddington's Quality Sweet Peas 'You may deduct 5% if cash accompanies the order Those marked with a star (•) are Spencer or Unwln type. Color Lb •APPLE BLOSSOM SPENCER (Burpee, 1908) Kose, or pink and white J1.75 •BEATRICE SPENCER (Morse, 1907) I-ight pink, butf and pink 1.75 •BLACK KNKillT SPENCER (Stevenson, 1908) Maroon 2.50 BLANCHE BIRPEE (Eokford, 1895) Pure white 1.00 •BLANCHE FERRV (Ferry, 1880). Extra early Rose, or pink and white 1.25 •BLANCHE FERRY SPENCER (Routzahn, 1908) Rose, or pink and white >. 2..'>0 •CANARY (Buddinfiton, ]l)0(j) Pale yellow, or primrose 2.00 •CAPTAIN OF THE BLUES SPENCER (Morse, 1909) Blue and purple 3.00 •COUNTESS SPENCER (Cole, 1901) Light pink shades, etc 2.00 DAINTY (Morse, 1902) Light pink shades, etc 1.00 •DAINTY SPENCER (Morse, 1910) Light pink, almost white 2..'50 DOROTHY ECKFORD (Eckford, 1901) Pure white 75 EARLIEST OF ALL ( Burpee, 1898) Rose, or pink and white 2.00 •E. J. CASTLE (Unwln, 1907) Rose crimson 75 •ENCHANTRESS (Stark, 1906) Light pink shades, etc 2.00 •ETHEL ROOSEVELT (Burpee, 1910) Straw and crimson 2.00 •ETTA DYKE SPENCER (Breadmore, 1907) White 5.00 FLORA NORTON (Murse, 1905) Blue and purple 75 •FLORA NORTON SPENCER (Morse, 1908) Blue and purple 2..'i0 •FLORENCE MORSE SPENCER (Morse, 1903) Light pink and clear pink 2.50 •FRANK DOLBY (Unwln, 1907) Lavender and mauve 2.00 •GAIETY SPENCER (Routzahn, 1910) Striped and mottled 2.00 •GEORGE HERBERT (Breadmore, 1905) Light pink, shaded deeper pink 2.00 •GLADYS IINWIN (Unwin, 1904) Light pink shades, etc 1.00 HELEN PIERCE (Morse, 1905) Violet, feathered • white 1.50 •HELEN LEWIS (Watson, 1904) f Orange pink, etc 2.50 HENRY ECKFORD (Eckford, 1904) Orange pink 75 HONORABLE MRS. E. KENYON (Eckford, 1900) Pale yellow, or primrose 75 •JUANITA SPENCER (Routzahn, 1909) Striped and mottled 2.00 •KING EDWORD SPENCER (Burpee, 1908) - Crimson scarlet 2.00 KING EDWARD VII (Eckford, 1903) Crimson scarlet 1.00 LADY GRISEL HAMILTON (Eckford, 1899) Lavender and mauve 1.00 LOTTIE ECKFORD (Eckford, 1890) Lavender and mauve, plcotee edge 1.00 LORD NELSON. (House) Violet and indigo 1.00 LOVELY (Eckford, 1895) Light pink shades, etc 1.00 •LOVELY SPENCER (Morse, 1908) Light pink, buCt and pink 3.00 •MARIE CORELLI (Morse, 1909) Rose crimson ■. 3.00 MRS. GEORGE HIGGINSON, JR. (Morse, 1903) .' Lavender and mauve 75 •MRS. HUGH DICKSON (Dot)bie, 1909) Creamy pink 2.00 •MRS. ALFRED W ATKINS (Unwin, 1906) Light pink shades, etc 75 MRS. COLLIER (l)obliie, I'Md} Pale yellow and primrose 75 MRS. WALTER WRIGHT (Eckford, 1902) Mauve and blue 75 •MBS. WALTER WRIGHT SPENCER (Routzahn. 1908) Mauve and blue 3.00 MONT BLANC (Benary, 1901) Pure white 2., LILACS and ROSE plant*, for pot growing or for cut ; BULBS from Holland and Japan, all fall delivery. Addret* AUGUST ROLKER & SONS, 51 Barclay St., or P.O. Box 752, NEW YORK LOECHNER&CO. JAPANESE LILJES blLV OF THE VALLEY PIPS PALMS, AZALEAS, ETC. 1 1 Wan-M St. , New York, N. V. IViUe /or quotallom Our Motto: The Best The Market A/fords CHAS.SCHWAKE&CO.,lnc. Horticultural Importers and Exporters 90-92 West Broadway, New York Place Your Import Oiders Now For Fall Delivery, 1914 LIL. GIGANTEUMS AND MULTIFLORUMS HOHMANN'S LILY OF THE VALLEY Paper White Narc. & Roman Hyacinth*, Dutch Bulbs, Engliah Golden Spur, Azaleas, Palms, Roses, Etc Write for Prices Page Advance Co 054 Albany Cut Flower Ex 04(3 Allen. J. K «46 Andersuu, S. A.. Oil Aphine Mfg. Co. 653 Ascnn.ann. Q 028 Asmus. Geo W2 A y r e 8 Co., S. Br.vson 639 Budgley Reldel & Meyer 646 Bnrrle, IjP<'. N..6.T4 Barrows & Son.. 628 Bayersdorfer, H. & Co 643 Bay State Nur- series 63a Bobblnk k. At- kins 635 Boddineton. A.T.«2ti Poleisno * Son. J 639 Boston Florist Letter Co 644 Breck. J. & Sons.CSS Breck - Robinson Nurserie.s 635 Breitnreycr's, J. Sons 640 I.rvan. Alonro J. 636 Burnett Bros 639 l;urpee, W. A. & Co 638 CumptHl, J. P.. 654 Carter's Tested Seeds, Ine. ...6.'!9 Champion. J. N. & Co 641 C h 1 1 d s, John Lewis 634 Cnlifornlii Seed Growers' A5so.63S Chicago Car- nation Ce 644 Page Clarke's D, Soiis.640 t'ooke. Geo. H. . .611 Cowee, W. .1 644 Ciaig, Robt. Co. 633 Danker. F. A 640 Uaids 64() Davenport, A. M.62S Dawson, H. S...635 D o r n e r, V. & Sous Co 628 Dreer. H. A G37-652-6."i.") Dugaii, W. H...li."i4 Dunlop, .Tohn H.641 Dy.sart, R. J.. 647 K a s t e r n Nur- series 035 Edwards Folding Hox Co 644 Elliott's. \V.Sons.653 Elliott, W. H Goo I'rinest. W. H...652 Eslor. .1. G 6.->2 Kyres 641 I'aniuliar, R. A: .J. & Co 6:)9 Felthousen. J. E.6.'!6 Foley Mfg. Co.. 654 FonI, M. C 646 Ford, W. P 646 Fottler. Fiske, Riiwson Co. . . .6.'1U Fiecman Orchid Co «'fc» Frainliiffham Nur- series 6.^'5 Froment, H. E..646 Galvin. Thos. F. (Hl-642 Gasser. J. M. Co. 641 Graham, Adam & Son 642 Grev, T. .T. Co.. 638 Gnde Bros. Co.. 641 Hall Association.652 Page Hall & l!"binsou.641 Hammond Paint & Slug Shot Works 603 Hart, Geo. B 646 Heacock. Jos 636 Heinecken. Otto. 635 Henderson, A. ...636 Hess & Sv.obodn.640 Hews, A. H, & Co 652 Hill. E. (}. Co.. 644 Holland Nurser- ies 635 Hilflnger Bros... 652 Hitchings & Co. .6.55 Holm & Olson.. 640 Hudson Carbon Co 653 Jacobs, S. & Sons 655 Johnson, J. Oli- ver 630 Kastlng, W. F. Co 647 Keller, J. B.Sons.640 Keller, J. M, Co. 628 Kehvay & Son..6:is Kenlnck.v Tobac- co Product Co. 653 Eervnn Co 646 King Construc- tion Co fi.';4 Komada Bros. ...643 Kramer. P. H.. .641 Kroe«;cheII Bros. 655 KueMer. W. H..646 Lager & Hurrell.fi36 Lemon Oil Co... 652 Leonard Seed Co.63n Leutfcv. A. & Co. 628 Loerhner & Co.. 627 Lord & Burn- ham II."'- May & Co., L. L.641 Page .Manning Nurser- ies 635 .McCarthy, N. V. & Co 644 McCounell. Alex. 640 .McHutfhison & Co 628 .McKenna & Son, P 642 .McKeDzie, John. 628 McManus, Jas..,646 Meyer, Chas. F..63S Michell's Seed house 638 .Michigan Cut Flower Ex 644 Millang, Chas... 646 Montreal Floral Exchange 646 Moore, Hentz & Nash 646 Murray, Samuel. 640 National N u r- seryman 635 N e w England Nurseries Co.. 634 Nicotine Mfg. Co.653 Niessen, Leo Co. 644 Oechslin, Ernest, 628 Old Town Nur- series 635 Ou%\erkcrk, P,..63-| Palmer. W. J. & Son 640 Park Floral Co.. 64(1 Parshelsky Bros. 6.55 Pelree, E. Ainin.6.52 l^eunock - Meehan Co 645 Penn the Flor- ist 641 Picrie. F. O 655 Pierson, A. N..628 Fierson. P. R.Co.642 P f r o-L y p t o I Chemical Co... 653 Page I'iant Food Co., 2(lth Century.. 653 Plantlife Co 6.53 Poehlmann Bros. 644 Pulverizeil Mji- nure Co 652 Quaker City Ma- chine Co 655 Ramsburg, G. S.6,35 Kandail's Flower Shop 641 Reed & Keller.. 646 Keid, Edw 647 Rein berg, Peter. 644 Renter's 642 Rice, M. Co 641 Robin Hill Nur- sery 634 Roehrs, J. Co... 636 Roland, Thomas.628 R o 1 k e r, A. & Sons 627 Rosery, The 640 Sander «.• Son... 636 Scott. John 628 Schiller 042 Schllng. Max 641 ScbiiKbeis. A 62S Sehwake, Chas. & Co 627 Sheridan, W. F..646 Sharp. Partridge & Co 6.55 .Siebrecht. Geo. C 646 ■ Siggers & Sig- gers 6,54 Skidel.skv, S. S. & Co. Slinn, B. Small. J. Sons .. Smith, P. Smith & D ..63!) S., Jr. 647 H. ,t Wl J 646 Co.. K. 628 Page Smith &. Hemen- way Co 634 Smith, W.& 'r.Co.636 Smyth. Wm. J.. 640 Stamford Seed & Nursery Co. 639-642 Stearns, A. T. Lumber Co 6.55 Storrs & Harrl- , son 028 Stumpp, Geo. M.640 Slumpp * Wal- ter Co 652 Totty, Chas. H..62S Thorburn, J. .M, & Co 63!> T r a e n d 1 y & Schenclt 648 United Refriger- ating & lee Machine Co (M3 Valentine, J. A. .640 Vincent. U., Jr., & Sons Co 627 Van Assche. F..654 Wants, For Sale.052 Ward, R. u. & „Co 82S n arendorff, A. t Co 640 Weber, F. C 641 Welch Bros 644 WMttier A Co.. W. B 635 Wood Bros 628 WoodrufT, S. D. & Son 6.38 Woodrow A Mar- ketos 647 Young, A. Li 647 Vrung. .Tohn 646 Vonng & N«gent.64ii Zinn, J. A 641 Zvolanek, Ant. 0.6.38 For BUYERS' DIRECTORY AND READY REFERENCE 6UI0E, See Pages 648, 649, 650, 651 428 HOETICULTUvRE April 25,' 1914 Miscellaneous Stock A few Itemn every florist needs. For complete list send for catalog No. 6. S«nd us your list of wants. CALADIl'M ESCILENTIM — Good bulbs with sound centers: 5 to 7 in. circum- ference, l:;.i>i) per 1(10; T to 9 In. tircumfereuie, $3.00 per 100; 9 to 11 In. cir- cumference, $ii.UO per 100. BBOONIA Tl BKKOU8 ROOTED — Bulbs Inrge from one of Belgium's best grow- ers- Shm-le Sepiirnte c.ilors. J-J.-W per 100, *-J2..">0 per 1000; Slni,'le Mixed colors JUlio per 100, $20.00 per KKXI; Donhle Sejiiirate colors, $4.."iO per 100, $40.00 per 1(X)0; Double Milted colors, $4.00 per 100, $:i5.00 per 1000. OlOXINIAS — Fine sound bulbs in separate colors. $4.00 per 100, $:i5.00 per lOOO. RUOUODENURONS — A fine lot of bardy sorts, in plants full of buds and with good foliage. Its in. high, 8 to 12 buds, $0.00 per doz. ; 24 In. high, 12 to 14 buds, $12.00 per doz. AZALEA MOLLIS— Busby, well budded plants, 15 to 18 in. high, $.15.00 per dozen. DUTCHMAN'S I'lFB — Aristolochia t>i|iho, tops 4 ft. bmg, a grand vine for shade Hud cold exposure, $:!..">0 per dozen. $2.").00 per 100. MAGNOLIA — rine well budded pbints, with b.iil of earth, burfappcd; all varie- ties. White, rink and Bed. 4 to 5 ft. high, $l.."i0 each. Stellata or Ualleana, early star shaped white, 'I'A to 3 ft. high, at ¥1..">0 each. KNGLISU IVY — Two or more shoots, 3 ft. long, $12.00 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co. Painesville, O. F-ERIMS F"OR DIS3 Al the TUietiet. Sturdy little stock, ansarpaited qaaiity. Any qoantity, seleclioa as ordered BIRDS' NE:S"r F'EIRIMS ASPUENIUM NIDUS-AVIS Largest Stock of Young Plants in America A. M. DAVENPORT. WaTERTOWN, MASS. PALMS, FERNS and DECORATIVE PLANTS JOIHIM SCOTT RuMvnd Road and E. ^ith St., T«leph<>n« 28»o Bxtfard BROOKLYN, N. V. oonvines IPOMEA NOCTIFLORA, our so well known pure white, waxy MOONVINE, bearing flowers very fragrant and as big as a saucer, 2V4-in. pots, will make good stocls for you to propagate from, $5.00 per 100. Godfrey Aschmann Wholesale Grower and Importer of Potted Plants, 1012 W. Ontario St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Poinsettia Pulcherrima Nice Htrong plants frnm 2 l*2-ln. pots, $6.0U per lOfl; $65.00 per lUOO AZALEAS, CVCLAM£N, LILACS A. SCHULTHEIS COLLFCF POIWT, l». Y. CYCLAMEN Beat (timla la extsteae*. 4 lorta tUjm t Inrh M.M 6 Inch ItJM TTOMAS ROUND, Nahairt. Mass Headquarters for Sturdy New England Grown Dish Ferns, Geraniums and Spring Bedding Plants Quality High Prices Right JOHN Mckenzie, North Cambridge, Mass. FERN DISH FERNS 13.50 per 100 130.00 per 1000. Boston Ferns Whitman! Extra ^troaft 6 inch, 50c each. ERNEST OECHSLIN ■ifoM St. Md Sill *«•., IIVEI FOIfST IN. J. M. Keller Co., Inc. DECORATIVE PLANTS OF HIGH QUAUTY Fifth Ave. and 65th Street, Brooklyn and Whitestone, L. I., New York BOSTON FERNS 2 H in. *%"5J,'".'Sor- ROOSEVELT. 2 1-2 in; $5 per 100. $40 per toco. ATHITMANI COMPACTA 2 1-2 in. $S per 100. MO per 1000. 250 >t 1000 rate*. H.H.BARROWS& SON.Whltnian.Mass_ Palms, Ferns, Decorative and Foliage Plants Ottfers takei low for IMPORTED AZALEAS On hand a splendid stock of Ferns in leading sorts. Also Cocos, Asparagus for Jardinieres. A. LEUTHY & CO. Perkins Straat Niisiriis Rosltndalt. — Bastra. Mass. RALPH M. WARD & CO. 71 MURRAY ST., ■ NEW YORK CHRYSANTHEMUMS Have You Heard of the Cap Family? There are seven sisters and we have them all ready for im- mediate delivery. These are the finest varieties for pot plants ever introduced at $10.00 per hundred. CHARLES H. TOTTY MADISON, N.J. CHRYSANTHEMyMS All the Best Coirmercial Kinds Including Pompons, Anemones, Single and Early- flowering. Kind- ly let us quote your requirements. ELMER D. SMITH & CO. ADRIAN, MICH. CHRYSANTHEMUMS — ROOTED CUTTINGS - John Shrliupton, NaKuyn. I'utty, I ui tiir.VMoltira. $:t. per 100; $20.<)0 per 1<)00. Karl.v Snu\T, Otory I'Mcitlf, llnrry May* .tfnnle Nonin. &loii»-> niakrr. Major Kftnnurron, Polly Kunm, rurltic 8a- ptfiiie, Koht. Ilalliiluy, 8iiiUirH Ad- vanrc. White Bi>nniin'4in. $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. Wood Brothers FISHKILL, N. Y. Natural — Four Standard Grades. Colored— Twenty Standard Colors. W» are headquarters — always carry •eT^rtl hundred balen lu ato• t—T, In advance. »1.00; To Forelen Coontrin, («.00; To Canada, $1.50. ADVERTISINQ RATES; Per Inch, SO Inrheii to page $1.00 DlsconntH on Contractn for cons^ratlTe Inaertlonii, as followe; One month (4 tlmei), S per cent.: three month* (IS timeo). Id »er rent.: hIi months (26 times), 20 per cent.: one year (»t times), !• per cent. pHire and half page space, special rates on appllcatioB. ■ntered ss serond-claas matter December 8, 1904. at the Post Ofllce at Boston, Maai., ander tbe Act of CooKress of Uarcb 3, 1879. CONTENTS Page COVER ILLUSTRATION— AngriBcum sesquipedale NOTES ON CULTURE OF FLORISTS' STOCK— Asters —Begonia incarnata— Cyclamen— Gloxinias— Orchids —Winter Geraniums-Vo/iK ./. M. Farrell 629 ON THE BORDER OF VAST POSSIBILITIES— C S. Harrison ggg ANGRAECUM SESQUIPEDALE— Jif. /. Pope 630 WAKE UP! THE HORTICULTURE WORLD IS AROUSED — Harry A. Bunyard 630 ROSE GROWING UNDER GLASS— Planting Time- Idle Ground— Among the Plants — Liquid Manure for the Young Plants— Ventilation— .4r--rO\A/IM IMI^RSEFRIES M. P. HAENDLER. Prop. SOUTH NATICK, MASS. BOBBIIMK & A.'TKIIMS PALMS AND GENERAL DECORATIVE PLANTS CONIFERS, SHADE AND ORNAMENTAL TREES Nurserymen and Florists, RUTHERFORD, N.J. THE FRANINGHAM NURSERIES 200 ACRES, TREES, SHRUBS, EVERGREENS, VINES, ROSES, ETC. V/. B. WHITTIER & CO. DEAL TRADE MAKK '^'I'l'I'I'M'l.l-l FINE STOCK OF RHODODENDRONS, KALMIAS AND ANDROMEDA8. FRAMINGHAM, MASS. Send for Price List 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 tor the asking THE BAY STATE NURSERIES, North Abington, Ma» Nursery Stock Frnlt and OrBsmental Trees, Shraba, Small FrnitB. ClematU, Kwmtgrwtmm and Ba««a. Writ« for Trade Uat. W. & T. SMITH COMPANY, Geneva, N. Y. HOLLAND NURSERIES BEST HARDT BHODODENDRONS AZALEAS, CONIFERS, CXEMATIK. H. P. BOSIE8. SHRUBS, AND HK»- BACEODS PLANTS. 21G lui St.. WealiMkM WtfH P. 0 Na 1. IWbIuii. N. I t. MIWERKERK, ROBERT CRAIG CO. RO»ES, PALMS, and Novelties in Decorative Plants. MARKET and 4911) STREETS, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Up to 500 ROSA LUCIDA ALBA EASTERN NURSERY CO. Jamaica Plain, Mass. HARDY TREES F R U I T ESTAB. 1854 I. WOQDWARD MANNING PROP. Tel. No. Wilmlneton, Mass. s H R U B FLOWERS SCOTCH HEATHER Per 100 Calluna Vulgaris. Lavender and white , .$15.00 Newer and choicer yars. (Alportll, etc.) • •■ -"■"" Also many other important Ground- Ciivers. such as Pax-hUtima Canbyi :••■■■: \- f;-JJ{ Arli.vlos tva-llrsl (Bearberry). 14.00 I*ach,v»andra Terniinalis lOJ* Hjprriium Calycinuni •■ 13"" (Not less than 2.5 at the above rates). Write for our Catalogue which has many other attractive Ground-Covers and Rockery Plants, as well as a full line of Herba- ceous Plants, Shrubs, Trees and Vines. Eastern Nurseries HENKY S. DAWSON, Mgr., Jamaica Plain, Mass. SII.VEB PINK SNAPDRAGON From seed Is the most productlTe variety in existence. Price of plants: $8.00 per lUO; 200 for $6.00; $20.00 per lUOO. Seed: $1.00 per plit. ; 3 tor $2.50; 7 for $6.00. Cash. U. 8. UAMStttKU. aoinerswortu. N. U. BREGIC-ROBINSON NURSERIES LEXINGTON, MASS. BOSTON, MASS. A larce and complete astorttneBt off Evergreen and Deciduou* Tree*, Shrubs, Roes, Vines, Herbaceous Perennials and Bedding Plants National Nurseryman oa '•! organ «f the American As- •ocla.lon of Nurserymen. Clrcala- tlon a.Tfiong the trade only. Pub- lished Monthly. SahscHptioo price $1.00 per year. Foreign subscrip- tions $1.60 per year. In advance. Ramplc copy free upon appllcaticm fiom those to the trade enclosing their business card. National Nurseryman Pub. Co., JE- 218 Livingston BuiMing ■> "" Rochester; new yori^ 696 HORTICULTURE April 2S. 1914 CORNELL UNIVERSITY. New Appointments In the Department of Floriculture. At a recent meeting of the Agricul- tural Council of Cornell University two appointments to the staff In the Department of Floriculture were made. These were the appointment of Etevld Lumsden of the New Hampshire Col- lege of Agriculture, as assistant pro- fessor of floriculture, and Clark L. Thayer of the Massachusetts Agricul- tural College as assistant in investi- gation. Mr. Lumsden comes to the University splendidly fitted for the work. He is a man of wide experience, of pleasing personality and speaks easily and clearly. He is a graduate ot the Sleaford Collegiate School of London, England, and also of the Veitchian School of Horticulture where he specialized in floriculture. For a number of years he was em- ployed in glass houses on private es- tates in England, and for two years be- fore coming to America was in charge of the glass-house department for growing flowers and fruits and also in charge of the room and table decora- tions of the Duke of Westminster, from whom he holds a testimonial of high efliciency. Since coming to this country nineteen years ago, Mr. Lums- den has spent thirteen years in practi- cal work on commercial places and six years at the New Hampshire Agricul- tural College where he has been in charge of the work in floriculture. He has been very active in grange and extension work in New Hampshire, and for several years has had the man- agement of the horticultural exhibit at the state fair. Mr. Lumsden comes to the Univer- sity highly recommended for his strong moral character, his efliciency as a grower of cut flowers and potted plants, also as a designer. President Fairchild of the New Hampshire Ag- ricultural College, Director Kendall of the Experiment Station, W. N. Craig, secretary of the Boston Gardeners' and Florists' Club; Wilfrid Wheeler, sec- retary of agriculture of Massachu- setts; Peter Fisher, W. H. Elliott, Thomas F. Galvin and the W. W. Ed- gar Company are among the many who have given Mr. Lumsden strong recom- mendations for the position at Cornell. Mr. Lumsden is a member of the Royal Horticultural Society of London and of many American horticultural societies. His work at Cornell will consist mainly of teaching, extension lecturing, and the greenhouses will be under his direct supervision. Mr. Thayer is a native of Enfield, Mass., and a graduate of 'the Massachu- setts Agricultural College in the class of 1913. During the past year he has been doing graduate work at the Mas- sachusetts Agricultural College and has assisted in teaching. The short courses during the past winter were under his direct supervision. Mr. Thayer will study for an advanced de- gree at Cornell and assist in investiga- tional work. The staff of the Department of Flor- iculture at Cornell is now the largest of any in the United States. It con- sists of the following: Professor Edward A. White, head of the department; Dr. Alvin C. Beat, professor of Investigation ; David Lumsden, assistant professor; Roland H. Patch, Instructor; Alfred C. Hottes, instructor In Investiga- tion; Miss Lua A. Minns, instructor; Clark L. Thayer, as.sistant in Investigation ; Miss Julia Z. Kelly, secretary and curator; Arthur B. Cornelius, gardener; David Mur- ray, assistant gardener. LEAF-TYERS AND LEAF-MINERS. Parker Thayer Barnes, of the Penn- sylvania State Department of Horti- culture writes that he has found con- siderable damage in two establish- ments in the vicinity of Pittsburgh, from a small gray moth known as the greenhouse leaf-tyer. It seems to be most fond of chrysanthemums, but Infests other stock. The larvae, a green worm about one-half an inch long feeds on the under side of the leaf, eating up through to the skin or epidermis of the leaf, but not through it. Most of these feeding places are about three-eighth of an inch long and half as wide. Mr. Barnes says; "I understand that the pest is generally distributed among growers ot chrysanthemums. One place complained very bitterly be- cause it was introduced from a big chrysanthemum specialist. "The leaf-tyer is very easily held in check or entirely destroyed by spray- ing Infested plants with arsenate of lead — one ounce of the paste to a gal- lon ot water. If the dry arsenate of lead is used, one-half that quantity is sufficient. Personally, 1 prefer to use the dry, or powdered form of the poison. When spraying, hit the under sides of the leaves. It is of no use on the upper sides of the leaves because the larvae do not feed there. "Apparently a new pest has shown up to bother the Indian azaleas. One large importation last fall contained some small white cocoons. Samples submitted to the office did not bring a reply and I have since found that they proved to be leaf miners, and Prof. Chittenden has been unable as yet to locate just what the little beg- gar is. But it has seriously damaged the looks of the azaleas by making small brown spots in the leaves. I would advise anyone importing azaleas this fall to carefully examine the plants and if these little white cocoons are present, either pick off leaves having them and destroy them, or fumigate the plants with hydrocy- anic acid gas." Dan bury, Conn. — Fire caused from au overheated chimney caused dam- ages of $1,500 to the office building and boiler room of E. E. Mathewaon's greenhouse on North street April 14. For Prompt Shipment UHuflt Gtgantcum i P.r 7-9 in. (300 bulba to case) $7.00 ftO.M 8-9 in. (2S0 bulbs to case) $8.60 t7S.M A. Henderson & Co. M* BITBR BT„ OHIOAOO. 100,000 Geraniums I'-rV?':^ B. A. Natt, Poltevlne, Qrant, Bleard. BBcbner, FaTorlte, Montmort, Doyle, VUad. etc., $2.40 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. 2^-lncb Heliotrope*. S Tarletlea; Lan tan**, 6 Tartetles; Margaerltea, 3 vartetlM, txn per 100; |2S.OO per 1000. Oeri*- ■pondence •ollcjtad. ALONZO J. BRYAN. Wuluncton. N«w Jaiwr "■ " HE AC O CK*S K B N T I AS i i JOSEPH'HyAJio™ COMPANY WYNciOTE. PA. HELIOTROPE, flue short liushy plants, 214 In., $1.75 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. COL,EUS, Golden Bedder and Verschatfeltll or mixed R. C, 60c. per 100; Se.OO per 1000. LOBELIA, Katherine Mallard, dwarf dou- ble R. C, $1.00 per 100; 2% In- pot, $1.76- per 100. FUCHSIAS, 2^4 in. pot, $1.75 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. FEVERFEW, Little Gem, $2.00 per 100. VINCAS, 2Vi In. pot, $2.00 per 100; 3 In. pot, $4.00 per 100; 4 in. pot. $8.00 per 100. AGERATUM, 2Vi in. pot, $1.50 per 100; $12.00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, 2% In. pot, $2.00 per 100; 3 In., $.3.00 per 100 strong. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, 4 In. pot, $6.00' per 100 strong. DRACAENA INOIVISA, 4 In. pot, $8.00 per 100. ENGLISH IVY, R. C. $1.50 per 100. ACHYRANTHES LINUENII, 2H iS- POt, $1.50 per 100. TRADESCANTIA, In 3 varieties, E. C. ILOfr per 100. J. E. FELTHOUSEN 154 Van Vranben Ave., SCHENECTADY, N. Y. ORCHIDS W* ■pcclalU« In Orchid* and can offer 70m anything you may need In that line at attractive price*. Our Cstaloro* on KppUemtlmi LAGER & HURRELL Summits N. J. ORCHIDS Largtit Importmr; Exporter*, Growtrt and Hybridist* in the Wo,ld SANDER, St. Alban 5, England and 858 Broadway, Room 121 NEW YORK CITY ORCHIDS SK>lpmen«» FRESH IMPORTATIONS— SEMI •E:STAB- LISHED AND ESTABLISHED Cattleya*. Dendrobiums, Oncidiums, Miltonias, La^ lias, etc. Our reputation guarantees all orders. Send for full price lists. FREEMAN ORCHID CO.,Fall River. Mass. OFROMIDS Established Plants and Freshly Imported Julius RoehrS Co- Rutherford, N. J. April 25, 1914 HORTICULTURE 637 it, i\n 99 EVERYTHING IN HARDY PERENNIALS We note here only a partial list of the leading sorts; for complete lists, refer to our current Wholesale Cata- logue, which offers everything worth growing. The bulk of this stock is pot grown; there are but few planters who have not tried and been convinced of the superiority of these Dreer Pot-grown Perennials; they give immediate results, there is no loss. This is not often the case with stock dug from the field, particularly so when weather conditions are at all unfavorable. Gypsophila Paniculata Fl. PI. Per doz. Achillea The Pearl, 3-inch pots $0.85 Achillea Millefolium Cerise Queen, 4-lncb pots 85 AcoDitum Fischer!, 3^-iDch pots 1.50 Aconituiu Napellus, 3i,{,-inch pots 1.50 Aconituiu Napellus Bicolor, 3V^-iuch pots 1.50 Anchusa, Dnipinore Variety. 4-inch pots 1.50 Anchusa Opal, 4-inch pots 1.50 Anchusa, Perry's Variet.v, 4-incll pots 1.50 .\nenione Japonica Alha. 3- inch pots 1.00 Anemone Japonica Queen Charlotte, 3-lnch pots.. 1.00 Anemiine Japonica Rubra, 3-incli pots 1.00 Anemone Japonica Rosea Superha, 3-inch pots... 1.00 Anemone Japonica AVhirlwinil. 3-inch pots 1.00 Artemisia Lactillora (new), 4-inch pots 1.50 Artemisia stellariana, 3-inch pots 85 Asclepias Tuberosa, strong roots 1.00 Asters, Hardy (Mlch.ielmas Daisies), In variety, 3-lnch pots 1.00 Pnitnnia A«-teroi/'-Inch pots 1,00 Rupatoriam Coelestinum, 3-inch pots 1.00 Hardy Ferns, In variety. 3 and 4-lnch pots 1.50 Feverfew Little Gem, 3-lnch pots 85 Per 100 $ 6.00 6.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 7.00 7.00 7.00 7.00 7.00 10.00 6.00 7.00 7.00 6.00 7.0O 7.00 8.00 8.00 4.00 6.0O 10.00 6.00 12.00 15.00 6.00 12.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 10.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 6.00 R.OO 7.0O 7,00 10,00 6.00 Per doz. Funkia Coerulea, strong roots 85 F'unkia Subcordata Grandillora, white, strong roots 1.25 Funkia Undulata Media Picta, variegated, strong roots $1.25 Gaillardia Gran-incb pots 1-25 Statice Latifolia, 3-inch pots '. l-OO Slokesia Cyanea, blue and white, 3-lnch pots 1.00 Sweet Williams, 4-inch pots • ^ -85 Tbalictrnni Aquilegitolium Album. 4-lncn pots.. 1.50 Thalictrum Aquilcgifolium Atropurpurcum, 4-iuch pots i J™ Triloma Pfltieri, strong divisions l.^,5 Tritoma Cvaria Grandlflora. Strong divisions 1.2.5 Valeriana Officinalis, 4-incb pots 1.25 Veronica Longifolia Subsessills, 3'/o-lnch pots... L.^O Vinca Minor. 3-inch pots 85 \ iolets Double Rnssian, 3-incb pota .8.5 Viola c'ornuta (Tufted Pansles), 4 colors, 3-ln. pots ,60 Per 100 6.00 8.00 $8.00 6.00 6.00 15.00 7.00 10.00 10.00 6.00 7,00 7.00 6.00 10.00 10.00 8.00 10.00 10.00 6,00 4,00 8.IX) 6,00 6,00 in.oo 10.00 18,00 7.00 8.00 7.00 7.00 8.66 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 8.00 7,00 10.00 7.00 6,00 7,00 8.00 6.00 6,00 fi.OO 5.00 6.00 7.00 5.00 5.00 7.00 10.00 8.00 20.00 10.00 6.00 7.00 15.00 8,00 7,00 10.00 15.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 7,00 7.00 6.00 10.00 10.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 io.no 6,00 6.00 4.00 The prices quoted above are intended for the trade only. HENRY A. DREER, Inc. ^H.rADEL;'mA,PA^ 638 HORTICULTURE April 25, 1914 SEED TRADE AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION Ofllcera — Prmldent, Cbas. C. Mosaic, MlnneiftpoUB, Minn.; let vice-president, J. M. Lopton, Mattitnck, N. T.; 2nd riee - prcHldrnt, W. F. Tberkildson, PalBeaTllle. O.; secretary, O. B. Ken- dal: Maintuit secretary, 8. F. Wtllard, iT„ both of Olnebuid, O. Lack of Funds Retards Seed Inspec- tion. East Lansing, Mich. — As a result of the refusal of the last Legislature to appropriate more than $2,000 to meet the expense of seed inspection under the new pure seed law, the seed In- spection department at the Michigan Agricultural College is practically tied up. An average of 100 requests for seed inspections are pouring in at the col- lege daily, although the appropria- tion for the work is sufficient to foot the bills for less than 20. The seed inspection department is located at the college merely as a matter of coilve- nience and is in no way connected with the institution itself. Incidentally the tying up of inspec- tions has developed a unique situation. If seed sellers do not submit their seeds to analysis they are liable to prosecution and if they do submit them they will be compelled to wait indefinitely for a report. The only alternative for the sellers, according to college officials, is to sell their pro- duce without a license and take the chance that the state inspectors will not find it out. In view of the present tangle In the seed inspection department it is alto- gether likely that an effort will be made during the next session of the Legislature to secure an increased ap- propriation for the work. Last year an appropriation of $5,000 was asked for but this was cut down to $2,000. Warning Regarding Maine Seed Potatoes, Washington, D. C, — On account of the recent discovery of violations of the Maine quarantine regulations, all purchasers of Maine seed potatoes are warned to have their stock examined by the State expert, if possible, before planting. Unscrupulous shippers, it Is learned, have been sending dis- eased potatoes to New York. Boston and other points, where certificates of inspection have been fraudulently at- tached to the bags. While in general the Maine authorities have endeav- ored to see that none but sound pota- toes left the State, certain inspectors have been negligent and have certified diseased stock. The U. S. Department of Agriculture has, therefore, advised buyers to disregard all certificates issued hitherto. Notes. Cleveland, Ohio — Recent callers here were Theo. Cobb of D. M. Ferry & Co., C. L. Hagle of A. J. Brown Seed Co. 'Hotel Raleigh has been selected head- quarters for the 32nd annual conven- tion of the American Seed Trade As- sociation at Wa'shington. CATALOGUES RECEIVED. J. G. Harrison & Sons, Berlin, Md.- Special Apple List. Frans Van Der Bom, Oudenbosch, Holland — Price List of Roses, Budded on Briar and other nursery stock. Fraser Nursery Co., Rochester, N. Y.— April 11th List of Boxed Lots of Nursery Stock in Cold Storage in Rochester. Cherry Hill Nurseries, West New- bury, Mass. — Spring Catalogue of Or- namental Trees, Shrubs and Plants. A very neat, well printed and well illus- trated price-list of choice garden ma- terial. J. Woodward Manning, North Wil- mington, Mass. — Sixtieth Annual Price List of Hardy Trees, Shrubs, Fruits and Flowers. A "multum in parvo" catalogue, pocket width and strictly up-to-date on choice things. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. — Illustrated General Catalogue. A very handsome catalogue in every de- tail, comprehensive, finely illustrated and a model of good arrangement. Covers the entire horticultural field, 148 pages. Cover decoration rich and appropriate. King Construction Co., No. Tona- wanda, N. Y. — A Description of the Company Its Manufacturing Facilities and its Product. This is Bulletin No. 47 of the King Construction Co., and is "all to the good" as an enlightener on the scope and facilities of the com- pany and the quality of its product. Profusely illustrated. Beverly, Mass. — In a campaign against the tent caterpillars, Beverly Farms schoolboys have gathered up 49,380 nests. The campaign was under the direction of the Beverly Improvement Society and proved de- cidedly successful. Figuring 50 cater- pillars to a nest, the boys stopped the ravages of nearly 2,500,000 despoilers of the foliage. The city is looking after the brown tail and the gypsy moth. Cold Storage Valley Of finest quality for Early and Late forc- ing in cases of 1000, 5U0 and 250 pips at $16 per 1000. All expenses paid. Corp. of CHAS. F. MEYER 99 Warren Street, NEW YORK NEW CROP SEEDS FOR FXORIST8 Ask tor 1914 Catalog:ue» Joseph Breck & Sons Corp. Seedsmen 47'S4 No Market St., BOSTON. MASS. New Price List of My Winter Flowering Spencer Sweet Peas WILL BE SOON OUT If you are interested in this line, send your name ANT. C. ZVOLANEK Lompoc, CaL GLADIOLUS PRINCEPS The King of Scarlet Gladiolus, brilliant colored, gigantic flow- ers, heavy erect spikes, this is the last word in perfect scarlet gladiolus, strictly first size bulbs. Special Price to IMove Quick 13.50 per 100; per 1000, $30.00. Our wholesale price list for 1914 is a book you need — send for it today. MICHELL'S Seed House Dept. Q. 518 Market St., Phila., Pa. Kelway & Son Wholesale Grower* to the Trade of Choice Stocks of GARDEN, FARM AND FLOWER SEEDS Please Write Now for Our CONTRACT PRICES Langport, Eng. SEEDS FOR FLORISTS SPECIAL STRAINS OUR ASTERS, CVCLAMKN AND PRI- MULAS ARE UNEQUALLKD. Trade List Ready. THOiVIAS J. GREY CO. 32 Sooth Muket St., Bostoa, Mus. I. W. EtaiDdSMi. Mp. ■. W. WfflbH, te'r California Seed Growers Association, bic. Growers For Wtiolesale Dealors 8AK JOSK OAUrOKKIA GARDEN SEED BEET, CARROT, PARSNIP, RADISH and GARDKN PEA SEED in variet.v ; also other items of the short crop of this past season, as well aP a full line of Garden Seeds, will be quoted you upon application to S. D. WOODRUFF & SONS 82 Oey St., NEW YORK and ORANOR. CONN. Burpee's Seeds PHILADEI^PHIA BLUE LIST OF WHOLES.4LE PRICES MAILED ONLY TO THO.SE WHO PLANT FOR PROFIT. April 26, 1914 HOBTICTJLTUKE 63» FARQUHAR'S EVERGREEN LAWN GRASS SEED In making or renovating: a lawn, much depends on the Gras« Seed Mixture used. Why not have the best ? Our Lawn Grass Mixtures are all composed of the finest quality seeds, and under normal conditions, should produce the best results. The formulas used are the result of a lifelong: experience with grasses adapted to lawn making in this country. Special Mixtures for — Shady Places, Patting Greens, Fair Greens, Sea Shore, Tennis Courts, Terrmce* Catalogue on application R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., Boston, Mass. ■ SOW EARLY ^^iStuT"^ STOCKS, ASTERS, VINCA, VERBENA, CYCLAMEN, CINERARIA, SWEET PEAS, ETC. Write for 1914 Ulattrated Catalogue BURIMEITT E SEEDSMEN 98 Chambers St., NEW YORK SEEDS for the FLORIST ASTERS— Rawson's Mid-summer .^ Flowers early in August and continues until frost. Bright Rose, Purple, Lavender, Shell Pink, Pure White, Finest Mixed Trade Pkt. 35c.; Oz. $2.00 Sweet Peas, Cyclamen, Petunia, Verbena, Lily of the Valley from our own Cold Storage Plant. Our trade list mailed on application FOTTLER, FISKE, RAWSON CO., L"oLf h'^, l^fe" BOSTON EAS, BEANS, RADISH ) „ ....-.., __ . ,, — JO J I Growers for the Tr«de and all Garden Seeds ) _ ^^ —^ LEONARD.S51P CO. ONION SETS Writ« for Prima LAWN GRASS SEED WHOLESALE ONLY J. OLIVER JOHNSON, 1E61 No. Leivitt St., Wicker PL, Sb. CHICAGO, ILL. S. S. SKIDELSKY & CO. BULBS, PLANTS and SEEDS 1218 Betz BIdg., Philadelphia Catalogue on application "SEEDS WITH A LINEAGE" Seeds n ItU a generallun of flne«t flowers and vegetables buck of them— carefully selected— really teotpd. Write today for CatiUnff. CARTER'S TESTED SEEDS, Inc. 166 Chamber of Commerce Bldf. Boston. Ma«8. ■i PAEON I ES $10.00 per lOO In five colors WHITE CRIMSON ROSK PINK CARMINE TUBEROSES Dwarf Double Pearl. Extra larg« size $10.00 per 1000 Gladioli and Tigridias All the leading varieties. Price* on application '.oM^JI^imdcm/k "Th« moat rdUbIa ■••da** M Bar«lB7 8fc N«W FORK. It. ». New Crop Seeds FOB IXORIHT8 AND MABKBV GARDENERS. SALVIA — Splendens, Bonllrab A8TBR8— All varlptlea. VERBENA— SWEET PKAA. Send Hat of want*. Stamford Seed & Nursery Co., 43 Atlantic St 8TAUFORO. COXN. Place your order now for Ayres' Winta» Flowering SWEET PEA SEED S. BRYSON AYR.es CO.. "Refununed Sweet Pea SpecialtH^' 8UKNY8I.OPB, IKDKPENDKNCS, IKK J. BOLGIANO & SON WHOLESALE FIELD AND GARDEN SOB Eatabluhed 1818 Write For Ottr Lon, Prtcet LIGHT, PRATT and ELUCOTT STS. BALTIMORE, MD. «40 HORTICULTURE April 26, 1914 JOHN BREITMEYER'S ^SONS=^ Cor. Broadway and Gratiot Aves. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs . . . Htgli Grade Cut Blooms W« eoTcr all Mlclils:an pnintR and frnod •c«tloDs of Ohio. In«llana and Canada. Mcnbers Florlnts' Telegraph Deiiverj AttHOclatlun. HESS & SWOBODA n^ORISTS T«lepbones ISOl and L, 1582 1415 Farnum St., OIVIA.IHA. NEB. SEND ALBANY ORDERS TO FRED. A. DANKER 40 Maiden Lane, Albany, N. Y. Member Florlats' Telecrapb DeUvery. WILLIAM J. SMYTH Cor. Michigan Ave. and 31gt Bt., CHICAGO, ILL. iftttmbfr FlorlBtx' Teleerapli Delivery Asso.) We Bblp to all poiutn in Illinois and Iowa. Mdine 880 Aldina 881 Aldine 882. SAMUEL MURRAY Kansas City, Mo. 913 Grand Ave. Member of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery. All Ofdirs Given Prompt and Careful Attention ^■^ Park Floral Co. J. A. VALENTINE Free. Me^riber Florists' Telecrapb Delivery. DENVER, COLORADO Kpdiester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue, N. IteAMMr Phoec 306. Long Dist. Bell Fboee 3lS() Meabers noristt Telegraph Dslnery "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, Incorpoi^*! ST. PAUL, MINN. Of Interest to Retail Florists NEW FLOWER STORES. Hattiesburg, Misc — Henry Meyer. Salem, Mass. — Joseph R. Hamilton. Hamilton, O. — G. A. Beckmann, 3 Main street. Ashtabula, O. — Foust & Lockwood, Lawton block. Reading, Pa.— Hoskin, the Florist, 923 Penn street. Bloomfield, N. J.— J. J. Brozat, 554 Bloomfield avenue. Louisiana, iMo.— Elmwood Floral Co., 503 Georgia street Gloversville, N. Y.— Thomas Bareon, Bearcroft building. STEAMER DEPARTURES Allen Pretorian, Boston-Glasgow. .April 29 American New York. N. Y.-S-hampton. .May 1 St. Paul, N. Y.-S'hamptoii May 8 Atlantic Transport Minneapolis, N. Y. London. .. .May 2 MlnnewPska. N. I'.-LoiKlon. . . .May 9 Cunard Pannonia, N. Y.-Mediter'n. .April 28 Carm.Tnia, Boston-I^iverpool. April 28 Lusltania, N. Y. -Liverpool. .April 29 Campania, N. Y. -Liverpool.. .May 6 French La Provence, N. Y. -Havre. .April 29 France, N. Y.Havre May 6 Hamburg-American Victoria Lnise. N. Y.-Haml)'g.AprlI 30 Pretoria. N. Y. -Hamburg. . .April 30 Cleveland, Boston Hamburg. April 30 Kn. Aug. Vic. N. Y.-Ham'rg.May 7 Holland-America Potsdam, N. Y.-Rotterdam. .April 28 New Amst'm, N. Y.-Rotter'm.May 5 Leyland Bohemian, Boston- Liverpool. .May 2 North German Lloyd Kr. Wm. der Gr., N.Y.-Br'n. April 28 Prlnz Fr. Wm., N. Y.-Br'n. April 30 Kr. Wm. IL, N. Y. -Bremen... May 5 Red Star Vaderland, N. Y. -Antwerp. . .May 2 White Star Arabic. Boston-Liverpool. .. .April 28 Adriatic. N. Y. -Liverpool April 30 Oceanic, N. Y.-So'hampton.. .May Baltic, N. Y. -Liverpool May lwvt0V¥%i¥%/ywwywtmt 7 2 ■ 'iJ Baltimore, Md.— Geo. V. Smith, 1130 West North avenue. Glens Falls, N. Y.— J. L. Watkins & Son, 125 Main street. Oskaloosa, la. — Kemble Floral Co., 119 High avenue east. Greensboro, N, C. — Greensboro Floral Co., 211 S. Elm street. Memphis, Tenn. — Mrs. Lillian White, Lord Floral Co., 243 Madison avenue. Clarksburg, W. Va. — The Hayman Greenhouse Co., Oak Hall building. Main street. Pittsburgh, Pa. — The firm of Paul & Feeney has changed hands and will be known as Paul & Swarta. ALEX. MeCONNELL 611 FIFTH AVENUE NEW YORK CITY Telegrapblc orders forwarded to any part of tbe Dnlted States, Canada, and all principal cities of Europe. Orders transferred or Intrusted hy tbe trade to our selection for delivery on steamsblpa or elsewhere receive special attention. Cost of Cabling Foreign Deliveries Must be prepaid Reference or cash must a^'eompany all orders from unknown correspoodents. Cable Address, ALEXCONNELL.. GEORGE M. STUMPP 761 RftJi Ave., Cor. L 58tli SL NEW YORK CITY DAVID CLARKE'S SONS Deliver orders bom any psrt o< the ooaatry Is New York City Or OUT-GOING STEAMERS Write or Telegraph 2139-2141 Broadway, New Yadi Telephone 1&62-1SB3 Colnmbas Established 1874 FLORIST N. E. Car. 44 St. & Ma4ii«a Atchc, N. T. CHy (Member Florists' Telegraph Dcttvcrjr Atso.) Flowers shipped on all Steamers. Special Correspoa- dence in all the Urge cities of Europe and the Bntiah Colonies. Telegraph and Cable addresc, Daidsllor NEW YORK CITY AND VICINITY Artlstlc Work. Reaeonnble Prices. Prompt Delivery of Steamer Orders. 1193 Broadway, My Only Store YOUNG & NUGENT 42 West 28 St., NEW YORK "FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH" THE ROSERY 23 STEUBEN ST. A.L.B.AIMY, N. Y. FLOWER DELIVERIES FOR ALBANY AND ViaNITY MemlierB Florists' Tetegrsph Delivery FLOWERS delivered promptly in Buff2Llo, Niagara Falls, East Aurora, Lockport, Tonawanda, Lancaster and other Western New York cities and towns. 304 Main Street BUFFALO, N. Y. Members Florists* Telegraph Delivery Association AprU 26. 1914 HORTICULTUBE 641 NEW ENGLAND FLOWER DELIVERIES Send flower orders for delivery In Boston and all New England pointN to THOS. F. GALVIN 126 Tremont St., Boston WASHINGTON, DC. GUDE'S Member Florists* Telegraph Delivery. »UOE 8R0&.C0 FUORISTS %11AF. ST,*** GEORGE H. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Ave. and L St., N. W. WASHINGTON, D. C. WASHINGTON- 916 F ST. N. W. F. H. KRAMER Auto delivery of Designs and Flowers to any address in Washington. Stock and Work First Class New York. Washington, D. C. J. H. SMALL & SONS FLORISTS NEW YORK, WASHINGTON, D. C. 1153 Broadway, Cor. 15th & H. Sts. AND WALDORF-ASTORIA. A1.RASY, N. Y. Flowers or Design Work DBXIVEREI) IN ALBANY ANI> VICINITY ON TKLKtJKAl'lIIC ORUKR 11 NORTH PEARL STREET, ALBANY, N.Y. ST. LOUIS, MO. FRED C. WEBER 4326-28 Olive St. M*imi4r FIcrists TeUgraph 'Delivery Association MOTICB INITIALS. We have one store only The Far-Fam^d Flowers of TORONTO DallTcred ^d mall or telegraph order for any •ecaslon. In any part of tbe Dumlnlon. JOHN H. DUIMLOP M Tonffe 8t^ TOKONTO, ONT, MONTREAL: J— HALL & ROBINSON ^3.^:: I 12s ST. CATHERINE ST., W. ^ Flowers by Telegraph Leading Retail Florists Listed by Towns for Ready Reference. Order* transferred by telegram or otherwis* to any of the firms whose address Is here given will be promptly and prop- erly filled and delivered. AllKiny, N. Y.— Fred A. Danker, 40 Maldeu Lane. Albany, N. Y.— H. G. Eyres. 11 N. Pearl St. Albany, N. Y.— The Rosary. 23 Sleulien St. Boston— ThOB. F. Onlvin, 120 Tremont St. llnsKiD— Penn, the Florist, 37-43 Urom- fleld Kl. ItoHlon— Zlnn, the Florist, 1 Park St. UuSiilo, N. Y.— S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St. BiilTnlo. N. Y.— Palmer's, 304 Main St. CbtiaKo, 111.— Schiller tbe Florist, Georgt AsiiiiiN, .MKr. CblcaKo— Wllllnm J. Smyth, Michigan Ave. nnil Slsl St. Clevelund, O.— J. M. Qaaser Co., Eoclld Ave. Cleveland. Ohio — Adam Graham &, Song, 552:i KiicUd Ave. Denver, Col.— Park Floral Co., 164J Bnindway. Hetrolt. Mich.- J. Breltmeyer's Sons, corner Broadway and Gratlut Avea. KiinHiin City, Mo.— Samuel Murray, 913 Grand Ave. M>>ntreal. Can.— Hall & Robinson, 825 St. Catherine St., W. Mdnlreal, Can.— P. McKenna Jk Sons, 770 St. Catherine St., West. New l,onMaww«»»m»ww<»m>w>owAW Please mention Hertloaltar* whsa WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS — t»^^^ PRICES — Per 100 TO DEJOXRS ONLY Roses Am. Beauty, Special " •' Fancy and Extra No. J Killarney, Extra *' Ordinary Richmond, Hillingdoo, Extra ** " Ordinary . - Mary land,, Ward,Taft,Sunburst, Ex. " *' " *' Ordinary Russell, Shawyer CamatioQS, Fancy -.- " Ordinary Cattlcyas Lilies, Longiflorum Callas Lily of the Valley Wallflower Snapdragon Daffodils Tulips Violets Pansies M ignonetle. Daises, white and yellow Sweet Peas Lilacs, per bunch Gardenias Adiantum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus, Strings (loo).. " " & Spren. (zoo bchs.).. CINCINNATI April 20 30.00 to 25.00 to 10.00 to 6.00 to a. 00 to 6.00 to 3.00 to 6.00 to 4.00 to 2.00 to 1.50 to 40.00 to 8.00 to 8.00 to 3.00 to to 6.00 to 2. 00 -35 35.00 30.00 20.00 8.00 6.00 8.00 6.00 8.00 6.00 300 2.00 50.00 I2.00 10.00 4.00 10.00 3.00 3. CO .50 4.00 1. 00 •50 35.00 1. 00 40.00 25.00 6.00 X.c^O 1.25 40.00 1.50 15-00 50.00 50.00 CHICAGO April 20 to to to 30.00 20.00 to 10.00 to 6.00 to 3.00 to 6.00 to 3.00 6.00 3.00 a.oo 35-a> 8.00 6.00 3.00 to to to . to 8.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to ■ 50 to •75 to 4.00 1. 00 1. 00 to 25.00 1. 00 12.00 40.0c 35-00 to to 3500 25.00 15.00 8.00 5-00 8.00 5-00 8.00 500 4.00 3.00 50.00 12. 00 8.00 400 12.00 4.00 4.00 •75 1. 00 6.G0 I.S5 1.50 35-00 1.25 15.00 60.00 50.00 BUFFALO April 20 15.00 8.00 6.00 3.00 6.00 3 00 6.00 3.00 2.00 1.50 40.00 8.00 8.0c 3.00 to to 4.00 to 1.00 to 1. 00 to .50 to .30 to 2,00 to 1.00 to ■ 50 to •5-00 *o.oa 15.00 8.00 5.00 8.00 5.00 2.30 2.00 50.00 10.00 10.00 4.00 7x0 2.00 9XIO .60 .50 4.00 1.50 1.00 PITTSBURG April 20 20.00 12.00 6.00 6 00 2.00 6.00 9.00 6.00 2.00 30.C »5« lo.a 4« 4.01 lo.a 1.00 60 00 6.00 2.00 t.OO 6.00 z.oo 1.00 •50 .50 4.00 3.00 .50 to to 4.d» to to 3.00 40.00 3500 1.35 15.00 ' 60.00 50.00 I 40,00 95.00 75« I2.O0 8.00 4.OQ 9.00 S.OD 3.c» 3.<» •T5 1.0b 6.a» 4.00 i.tj 30.0b 1.25 30,0* 50.0a So.aa POEHLMANN BROS. CO I Supply of Best Cut Flowers all the Year Around 72-74 EAST RANDOLPH ST., CHICAGO. If Interested, send dh year najne and address for onr weekly prire list. PETER REINBERG' I WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS 37 RANDOLPH STREET - - . . CHICAGO, ILL. WELCH BROS. CO. AMERIC\N BEAUTY. KILLARNEY. RICHMOND, MARYLAND AND ALL THE SUPERIOR ROSES, ULY OF THE VALLEY, CARNATIONS. ORCHIDS B£ST PRODUCED 226 Devonshire Street, Boston, IWa«». A-^ ' ■^' * CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MAMUrACTURKRS i : PHILADELPNIA. PA. i-^^ k MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, Inc. WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS Conaignment* Solicited Hardy Fancy Fern Oar SpecixJty 38-40 BROADWAY, DETROIT, MICH April 35, 1914 HORTICULTUBE 645 Flower Market Reports . Last week's market com- BOSTON ments would suffice to tell the story for this week, for there has been no improve- ment in conditions thus far and no encouragement in sight to give any as- surance of immediate revival. The whole question with the wholesale people and growers is how to move the goods out and leave room for the oncrowding succession but it is a struggle against odds, somewhat like that of the old lady who tried to sweep back the incoming tide on the sea- shore. All market staples are in prac- tically the same predicament. Violets and tulips are fast going off the stage. The retail windows are interesting and attractive with the display of things a little out of the ordinary such as love- ly Spanish irises, big yellow daisies, sweet English primroses, brown-heart- ed calendulas, nasturtiums and corn- flowers. The flower fanciers like these things but such trade is little help to the growers of standard goods, whose product finds its most active outlet just now through the street and hole- in-the-wall merchants. The past week has been BUFFALO a quiet one for all; practically nothing do- ing throughout except on Saturday which was unloading day and then only a portion of the heavy receipts could be moved. Roses are in extra heavy supply also carnations, sweet peas and every thing else. Lilies are carried along from day to day. with no demand; the same with tulips, daffodils and snapdragons. The effects of an un- CHICAGO usually busy Easter are wearing away and trade has now resumed its normal spring pace. There was not the complete falling off of business that often follows a lioli- day and few retailers had enough stock left on hand to carry them more than a day or two. The prompt oc- curence of the after Easter weddings, some of which were quite elaborate af- fairs, helped to prevent any accumula- tion of stock and gave an outlet for the quantity of American Beauties that are now being cut, and served to move the lily of the valley. Violet season is regarded as about closed though very good singles are still in the market. Sweet peas are equal to the demand and the quality is usually good. The older common varieties are hard to sell when placed beside the butterflies, but this condition has pre- vailed all the season. All kinds of roses are inclined to be a little ahead of the demand. Carnations are not nearly so plentiful as roses; all good stock is used up each day. There is still a fair supply of daffodils, tulips and miscellaneous flowers; lilies are in excess of the demand. Ferns con- tinue scarce with no prospect of a change. The market seejns to CINCINNATI be about due for its first real glut of 1914. The extra heavy cut of lilies is the di- rect cause. Following Easter the flor- ists were all overstocked with them, while more were still arriving. The result is that buyers' prices govern in this line, while the prices in other lines have also dropped. Carnations are about the only flower sell- ing up with any fair degree of regu- DAISIES For .1 week-end sale, either yel- low or white Daisie.s; good large flowers and long stems. $6.00 per 1000; 500 at same ratr. V.4I.I-EY— SpeoiMl, $4.00 per 100; Extra. $:3.00 per 100. GAKHKNIA.^- -Special. J.S.OO per dnz.. $20.00 per 1000; Extra, $L'.00 per (loz., $12.50 per IfKX). C.*TTLEYAS— Per doz. : Spe- cials, .$0.00, $7.50: Medhim, .$4.00: Mixed Orchids, $5.00, $10.00, $15.00 boxes. S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co. The Wholesale Florists of Philadelphia NEW YORK 1 1 7 W. 28th Street PHILADELPHIA 1608-1620 Ludlow Street BALTIIVIORE Franklin and St. Paul Sts^ WASHINGTON 1216 H Street. N. W- WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS — TRADE PRICES — P«r 100 TO DEALERS ONLY Roses Am. Beauty , Special *• " Fancy and Extra No. I Killarney, Extra " Ordinary '• Richmond, Hillingdon, Extra " " Ordinary Maryland, Ward, Taft, Sunburst, Extra . " " " *' Ordinary Russell, Shawycr Carnations, Fancy " Ordinary Cattleyas Lilies. Longiflonim . CalUs Lily of the Valley Wallflower Snapdragon Daffodils ^ Tulips Violets Pansies - - - • M ignonette Dasies, white and yellow Sweet Peas .... Lilacs, per bunch Gardenias Adianium Smilax Asparagus Plumosus, Strings (loo) " '* & Spren, (loo Rchs.l BOSTON April 23 ST. LOUIS April 13 PHILA. April ao 15.00 to 10.00 to 6.00 to 4.00 to .50 to 4.00 to .50 to 4.00 to 1.00 to 4.00 to 1.50 to ■75 to 20.C0 to 3.00 to 4.00 to .40 .50 20.00 15.00 8.00 5.00 2,00 5.00 2.00 6.00 2.00 15.00 2. 00 1. 00 40.00 4.00 6.00 3.00 2.00 8.00 2.00 2. 00 1. 00 4.00 1. 00 •75 20.00 1.00 15.00 50.00 35.00 40.00 to 20.00 to 15.00 to 6.00 to 3.00 to 8.00 to 5.00 to 6.00 to 3.00 to 50.00 25.00 18.00 8.00 4.00 10.00 6.00 8.00 4.00 4.00 2.00 40.00 12.00 10.00 3.00 5.00 3.00 50.00 15.00 12 00 4.00 4.00 to 5.00 3.00 to 4.00 3.00 to 4.00 •35 to to . .60 4.00 to 5.00 1.00 to 2.00 .40 to to . 3. 00 1. 00 12.00 3500 15.00 1.25 15.00 50.00 2S.OO 35.00 15.00 S.oo 8.0a 2.00 10.00 3.00 6.00 2.00 5.00 3.00 2.00 40.00 4.00 5.00 2.00 1. 00 4.00 1. 00 2.00 .50 so 3.00 1. 00 .20 • 35 6.00 1. 00 25.00 .5.00 25.00 30.00 25.00 12.00 5.00 15.OD 3.00 60.00 4.00 3.00 10.00- 3^oo 3.00 •75 •75 4^oo Z.CO 1.50 1.3J 25.00 1.50 30.00 5O.OD 5O.OD larity. Roses of every kind including even American Beauties are plentiful. The current week is the first time we have had a really adequate supply of good Beauties for quite a long time. The cut of callas continues large and they have at the best only a fair mar- ket. Sweet peas are good, but are not selling very fast. Lily of the valley and snapdragons sell poorly. Outdoor daffodils and Poeticus are in. Taking the market as a whole we have a very large supply. Prices are rather low, but the sales are many and cause a fair market condition. The cut flower mar- NEW YORK ket here at the pres- ent time is in a de- plorable condition. There is an over- whelming abundance of flowers com- ing into the wholesale district and the demand through established channels has fallen off to almost nothing. This cannot last long as growers will not want to keep their houses running along on unremunerative crops and doubtless many will soon throw out and replant. It is true that the quality of carnations and that of many of the roses is very fine. Either one, how- ever, can be bought in bulk, all grades included, from $5.00 to $10.00 per 1,000. Lily of the valley is not much over- stocked and is about the only really bright spot in the market. Bulb stock, usually at the bottom of the list at this season, is doing fairly well at present. Smilax is scarce and pric^ high. There was a good PHILADELPHIA volume of busi- ness for week after Easter but far too many flowers. The start was made Monday with clean ice boxes but two days later they were loaded up. Of course prices broke badly, and sales were soon being made at half or quarter or any old price. Everything is in the redundant list ex- cept perhaps lily of the valley and or- chids. Roses are tremendously plenti- ful, the clear weather bringing thera along with a rush. Carnations have also suffered In the general slump but not quite so badly as roses. There la ^Cof.tiftufd an page b.t7) 646 HOBTICULTURB April 25, 1914 H. E. FROMENT Wholesale Commission Florist, Choice Cut Flowers, W West «»th St. NEW YORK TdephonM: 2200, 2201, MadiBon Sqnare. floors, Hentz & Nash Wholesale Commission flarists SS and 57 Wast 26th Streat New York Telephone No. 750 llAdison Sqnare — WM. P- FORD — I Wholesale Florist 107 W. 28tli Street, NEW YORK Call and Uitpect tbe Best Establlsbment In tbe Wboleaale Flower DUtrtct. GEO. C. SIEBRhCHT WHOLESALE FLORIST CONSIGNMENS SOLICITED wom{*05 1 MADISON sa. NEW YORK JOHN YOUNG \^ht^i^s^l^ F'i^ris'fe 13 WEST 28th STREET NEW YORK CITY Consignments Solicited Phone 7362 MadUon Square THE KERVAN COMPANY F«rn«. Moss'^. Wild Smllax, Galax, Lieveothoe, Palmetto* Cycas. both fresh cut and prepared. L»«rel, Hemlocfe, all Decorating: ETerrreeau. \*.>^^\ M»is. 119 W. 28 St., New York RCED (SL KELLER 133 West 25th St.. New York Florists' Supplies We manufacture all oor M«tal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work & Novelties and iir-' dealers in l>e*-oratJve Glassware, Growers ami FloriNts' Requisites WILLIAM H. KUEBLER Brooklyn'* Foremoat and Best WHOLESALE COMMISSION HOUSE A First Class Market for aU CUT FLOWERS 28 WilloDghby St, Brooklyn, N. Y. M. C. FORD 121 West 28th St., NEW YORK A Fall Line of ALL CUT FLOWERS. Telepbone, 3g'30 or 3871 MadlBon Sqnare GEORGE B. HART WHOUiSALE FLORIST 24 Stone St., Rochester, N.Y. Siwcessor to JOHN I. KATNOB Wholesale Commission Florist ^StRG!aT'clSwl&" ■ A fall line of Choice Cot Flower Stock for all purposes. The HOME OF THE LILY by the 100, 1000 or 10,000. TEL. 1998 MADISON SQUARE 49 Wcst 28tb St., Ncw YofK City Ettablitktd 1887 J. K. /VUI-EIM Still Geiaf Stroif OLDEST IN YEARS BUT UP-TO-DATE IN SERVICE A SQUABE DEAL. PROMPT BETCBNS. MONEY ALWAYS READY. 106 WEST 28TH ST., NEW YORK Opens 6 A. M. daily. Telephone, 167 and 4468 Mad. 8q. HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY THE HIGHEST \/ A T I CV ALWAYS GRADE OF V M L. I- CL T ON HAND GARDENIAS, DAISIES, ROSES AND CARNATIONS JAMES McMANUS. mJ-^: 105 W. 28th St., New York NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only ROSES AND CARNATIONS American Beauty. Special • " " Fancy and Extra No. I Killamey, Extra " Ordinary • RJchmond, Hillingdon, Extra *' " Ordinary Maryland, Ward, Taft. Sunburst, Extra •* " ** '• Ordinary... Russell, Shawyer Carnations, Fancy Grade '* Ordinary last Half of Week Fint Half of Wa«k ending Apr 18 beginiiiiit Apr. 20 1914 1914 15.00 to ao.oo iS.oo to 20.0a 8.00 to JO.OO B.oo to lO.O* 2.00 to g.oo 2.00 to 8.0D 2.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 4.00 ■50 to 2.00 •50 to 2.00 3.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 6.0D ■50 to 3.00 •50 to 1.0a 3.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 6.00 1. 00 to ■ .CO ■50 to 3.00 3.00 to 8.00 J.OO to U.oa 1.50 to 2.00 1.00 to i.5» .50 to 1. 00 •so to IXM Centrally Located, The Hob of the Flower Market Section MiEWRL-EIS IVIIt.L.A.IM S5 and 57 W. 26th Street, NEW YORK Telephone 7062 Madiion BAOGLEY, RIEDEL & MEYER, Inc. WHOLESALE FLORISTS, 34 West 28th St., New York Telephones j J^W 1 jiu^jgoQ gqa^re CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED ALBANY GUT FLOWER EXCHANGE THOMAS TRACEY, Mgr. WHOLESALE ONLY 76 Maiden Lane, ALBANY, N.Y. 8ATB TIME AND MONEY BY SENDING YOUB OBDEB TO US - Prices Right. Consignments Solicited. Telephone Connectioii —MONTREAL FLORAL EXCHANGE, LTD.— ORGANIZED FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CANADIAN TRADE. rrT FLOWERS AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. Home-^own Stock a Specialty. STRICTLY WHOLESALE; NOTHING SOLA AT RETAIL. Ample reference farnisbed ae to Btandlng and Ananclal ability of the eompaay. 123 MANSFIELD STREET, MONTREA.1^, P. Q. WALTER F. SHERIDAN Wholesale Commission Dealer in CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 133 West 2gth Street, New York Telephone— 3532-3533 Madison Square Frank H. Traendly Charles Schenck TRAENDLY & SCHENCK 'VYhoIesale Florists 131 West 28th St^ New Yorh Telepbones : 798 and 789 Hadlaon BatMM Conil^meats SoUrtted April 25, 1914 HORTICULTURE <47 K ~-^-. Wholesale ^ \ rLORI«ST5 ^/J3}}/A£it,W\ BBS ^ c?^ Wf:5r2S'-"ST.Ncwro/!/( Telephone 88A0 Madison Square WOODROW & MARKETOS WHOLESALE Plantsmen and Florists 37 md 39 West 28th SL, NEW YORK Flower Market Reports (Continued from page b4S) A big glut of Easter lilies and callas. The daffodil market also very bad. Large supplies of southern stock have been coming in for which there was little sale at any price. Also lots of greenhouse daffodils. Growers are very unwise to bring these in so late when they must butt up against the southern stock. They should have been all past by this time. Snapdragon also took a big slump. But why con- tinue the doleful tale. The outlook promises better, as the buyers will have got over their Easter surfeit and should be around again in normal force. During the week fol- ST. LOUIS lowing Easter, the busi- ness in retail and wholesale circles was good, from a re- tail standpoint. There were a number of fashionable weddings and other so- cial work and the market was easy with plenty of first-class stock. Local growers have been off crop for quite a while, and are now coming in full crop, and the chances are before the end of the week prices will suffer greatly. Stock of all kind sold cheap all last week. Carnations are begin- ning to come in large lots. Roses are also more than the demand can consume at present. Bulb stock is quite heavy now and cheap prices prevail in order to dispose of them. There is a plentl- WASHINGTON ful supply of all kinds of flowers in the market at present, far more than the demand will take care of. as fol- lowing the Easter business trade has been rather slack. While satisfactory to a certain extent, the Easter busi- ness of 1914 was not just what it should have been. The call was mostly for the less expensive plants and for corsage bouquets, etc.. customers did not feel like paying any more than they absolutely had to. Few of the growers or dealers cleaned up in other than fair shape and the great majority have been using lilac blossoms, Ram- hler roses and other flowers, cut from numerous left-over plants, in decora- tions. PERSONAL. Miss Mae Carroll of Cincinnati is taking an extended business trip through the East. Thos. Windram of Cincinnati leaves this week for another trip to the Lake Shore Ferneries, at Leesburg, Fla. B. S. SLINN, JR. \i I O LET 3 CARNATIONS, ROSES SB and 57 W. 26th St., New York Skipping Ordwi CarafuUr Filled EDWARD RBD WHOLESALE FLORIST 1619-21 Raaitcad St., fkiUiicl|>kU, Pk. MOKE BEAUTIES. ORCHIDS, VALLEY, ROSES ind all Seasonabli Varietits of Cut Flown William F. Kasting Co. AA/Holesal< 383-387 ELLICOTT ST. >rls-ts BUFFALO, N. Y. NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only MISCELLANEOUS C&ttleyas Lilies, LonKiflorum Callas LUy of the Valley Wallflower Snapdragon DaffodUs Tulips Violets • • Pansies Miffnonette • • ■ Daises, white and yellow Sweet Peas (per loo bunches) Lilacs (per bunch) Gardenias Adiantum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus, strings (per lOo) & Sp>-en (loo bunches) . Ust Half of Week First Half of Wail ending Apr . 18 beginning Apr. 21 1914 1914 20.00 to 35.00 30.00 to 35« 1.00 to 3.00 I.OO to 3« ^.00 to 6.00 3-00 to 8.00 3.00 to 4.05 2.00 to 3-00 l.CO to 2.00 I.OO to 2.00 1. 00 to 4.00 I.OO to 4.00 1. 00 to 2.00 I.OO to 3.00 I 00 to 2.00 I.OO to 3.00 .40 to to •50 -25 to to SO .so to 4.00 -so to 4.00 .50 to 1. 00 .50 to 1.00 6.00 to 800 6.00 to 8.00 to 1. 00 to I.OO 6.00 10 12.00 2.00 to 1500 50 to 1. 00 .50 to I.OO 10.00 to 2^.00 16.00 to 25.00 20.00 to 50.00 20.00 to 50.00 15.00 to 50.00 15.00 to 50.0D PROPOSED RHODE ISLAND STATE RESERVATION. The State of Rhode Island is con- sidering a proposition to purchase Mt. Hope for a State reservation. A pro- visional measure will be introduced ia the General Assembly within a few days. The tract of land to the State con- tains about 400 acres, a great deal of which borders on the shores of Mt. Hope Bay. The purchase price, it is said, will be in the vicinity of $150,000. Outside of the natural beauty of the place, historical events have made Mt. Hope one of the most noted sections connected with the earliest Colonial days. It was the home of Massasoit. sachem of the Wampanoags, whose treaty of peace with the Plymouth col- ony existed for more than 40 years and whose friendliness prevented a famine among the colonists when Mas- sasoit carried 30 bushels of corn, raised on Mt. Hope, to Plymouth. Many of the original features of Mt. Hope still remain. Historical societies have marked the place where King Philip was shot and killed at the close of the campaign against the Indians by Capt. Church, and also the spot on the top of Mt. Hope. 200 feet above the bay. where Philip had his look- out. King Philip's seat, from which the great Indian chieftain is said to have delivered his famous address to John Borden, is one of the picturesque spots on the grounds. The plan in mind is to make Mt. Hope the terminus of the metropolitan l)ark system. Mt. Hope is southwest of Bristol and across the bay from Pall River and Tiverton. VISITORS' REGISTER. Cincinnati— B F. Hensley and B. F. Hensley, Jr., of Knightstown. Ind.; .loseph Hill and Fred Lemon, Rich- mond, Ind.; R. De Jon?e of Schorl- inghuis & De Jonge, Boskoop, Holland. Philadelphia:— B. Delaney, rep. J Chas. McCullough, Cincinnati, C; W. C. Langbridge, rep. Jerome B. Rice Co., Cambridge, N. Y.; M. C. Ebel. Madison, N. J.; Prof. Nissley. State College, Pa.; Ed. Welch, Boston, Mass.; Edward Towill, Hillside, Pa. Boston — S. H. Bayersdorfer. Sid Green and Martin Reukauf, represent- ing H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadel- phia; George S. Hampton, Philadel- phia; Robert Shoch, representing Rice Co., Philadelphia, Pa.; L. J. Reuter, Westerly, R. I.; Winfried Roel- ker. New York City; A. F. Faulkner. New York City. Macon, Mo. — Robert R. Shoush has leased the Still-Hildreth Sanatarium greenhouses for three years. Chicago: — Swan Peterson. Rockford, III.; Frank Fernback. Rockford, 111.; Rinc & Son. Humboldt, la.; E. M. Irby, Memphis, Tenn.; Chas. Siebrecht. Win- ona, Minn.; J. J. Karins, representing H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia; Sam'l Sol- igman. New York; Roger Peterson of J. A. Paterson & Sons, Cincinnati, O.; L. M. Mason, Streator, 111.; J. T. Thornton, Streator, 111.; John Frisz, Vincennes, Ind.; Andrew Peterson, Hoopeston, 111. ROBERT J. DYSART PtTBLIC ACCOUNTANT AND ACDITOB Simple niethodN of correct accounting eMpocially adapted for UoriHts* use. BOOKS BALANCED AND ADJUSTED Alcrchants Bank Buildini; W STATE ST. BOSTON Telephone Main M «48 HOBTICULTURE April 26, 1»U Buyer's Directory and Ready Reference Guide Advertlsetnents under this bead, one cent a word. Initials count as words. Display advertisers in this issue are also listed under this classification without charge. Reference to List o( Advertisers will Indicate the respective pages. Buyers failing to find what tbey want in this list will confer a favor by writing us and we will try to put them in communication with reliable dealers. ACCOCNTANT R. J. Djtart. 40 State St., Bolton. For page tee List of AdvertUeri. AMPBLOrsIS Ampelnpslg Vpltrhll— Largest stork of l-7ear tranHplaoti'd Id tbe Cnlted States. All sizes up lo sirnne 3-ft. plant. Send tor prices liefore pliirlng your order else- where. CHAS. BLACK, Hlghtstown, N. J. APBINE Apblne Mfg. Co., Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. APHIS PCNK NIeotlne Mfg. Co.. St. Louis, Mo. For pace see List of Advertisers. ASPARAGUS J. E. Felthousen. Schenectady. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Asparagus Plumosus— Fine 3ln.. $4.00 fer 100. Cnsh. pleuse. J. W. MILLER, hlremanstcwn. Pa. ASTER SEEDS Micbell's Seed Himse. IMilladelphIa, Pa. Aster, New Crego. ACCUBA Aaeaba Japonlca, busby plants, S5c. to KtM eacb. JULIUS ROEHRS CO., Rntberford, N. J. AZAL,BA8 P. Onwerkerk, Hohoken, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Lent by ft Co., Roallndale. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Otto Belnecken, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. John McKenzle, No. Cambridge, Mass. For page eee List of Advertisers. BARRIE FORCING FRAME Geo. N. Barrle, Brookline, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. BAY TREES McHutcblson & Co., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Aagast Kolker .S Sons, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. BAY TREES— St.indard and Pyramids. All sizes. Price List on demand. JULIUS ROEHRS CO., Rutherford, N. J. BEDDING PLANTS K. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh. Md. . For page see List of Advertisers. BEGONIAS BEGONIAS Lorraine, Cincinnati and Florence Davenport. 2>4 in. pots. De- livery from May lath. JULIUS ROEURS CO., Rutlierford, N. J. BOILERS Kroescbell Bros. Co., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. KlOK Construction Co., Nortb Tonawanda. N. Y. "King Ideal" Boiler. For page see List of Advertisers. BOILERS — Continued Hltchlngs & Co.. New V..rk City. For p:ige see List of Advertisers. Lord A Burnham Co.. New T-rlt city. For page see List of Advertiser!. BOXES— CrT FLOWER FOLDING Edwards Folding Box Co., Pbllndelpbla. For page see List of Advertisers. Folding cut flimer hoies. the best made. Write for list. HOLTON & HCNKKL CO., Milwaukee. Wis. BOX TREES BOX TREES— Standards, Pyramids and Busb. In various sizes. Priie List on demand. JULIUS ROEHRS CO., Ruther- ford, N. J. BOXWOOD TREES Bobhlnk & Atkins. Rutherford. N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. BL'I.BS AND TUBERS J. M. Thorbum & Co., New York City. For page pee List of Advertisers. Michell's Seed House, Pblladeiphia, Pa. Fur page see List of Advertisers. Ralph M. Ward & Co.. New York City. Horseshoe Bulliology. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Boddington, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. John Lewis Cbilds, Flowtrfleld, L. I.. N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Henderson & Co., Chicago, 111. Llllum Giganteum. For page sec List of Advertisers. August Rolker & Sons, New York City. Holland and Japan Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Skidelsky & Co.. Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. Schwake & Co.. New York City. Horticultural importers and Exporters. For page see List of Advertisers. C. KEUR & SONS, HILLEGOM, Holland. Bulbs of ail descriptions. Write fur prices. NEW YORK Branch, 8-10 Bridge St. CANNAS Conard & Jones Co., Wsst Grove, Pa, Swastika Brand Cannas. 108 of the best varieties. Send for new complete Canna Book, Just out. TUB CONAKD & JONES COMPANY, West Grove, Pa. CARNATIONS F. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette, Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. CARNATION PLANTS — From 2^-in. pots. lOllO Commodore, $00.00. FRANK P. PUTNAM, P. O. Box 12, Lowell, Mass. CARNATION STAPLE Split carnations quickly, easily and cheaply mended. Piliabury's Carnation Staple, ZUtIO for $1.00 post paid. I. L. PlLLSBUKY, Galesburg, III. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Elmer D. Smith &. Co., Adrtan, Mlcb. Chrysanthemum Novelties for 1914. For page see List of Advertisers. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. For page see List of Advertisers. CHRYSANTHEMUMS — Oontinned Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Wood Bros., Fishklli N. Y. Chrysanthemums Rooted Cuttings. For page see List of Advertisers. CHRYSANTHEMUM ROOTED CUT- TINGS—Alice Salomon, $7.00 per 10«, $60.09 per 1000; Chas. Itazer, M. Honnatfon, If. Dean, Lynnwood Hall, Chrysolora and other leading market sorts, $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. WM. SWAYNE, Kennett Sq., Pa. Strong Rooted Chry.'janthemum CnttlngSt 250 of one varietv at 1000 rate. Opah. Pa- cific Supreme, IVlc $10 per 1000; Presi- dent Taft, Wm. DuckUam, Golden Age, Yellow KonnoEfon, Rolit. Hallidav, October Frost, Wluuic Baily. 1M:C.. $12.50 per 1000; White Bonnaffon. Mad. J. Nonin. Maud Dean. Early Snow. Alice Byron, Dr. Bn- guehard. Black Hawk, Culling fordli, 2c., $15 per 1000: Chrysolora. 2V>c., $20 per inoO; Golden Eagle, Golden Wedding. 3c., $25 per lODO. About twenty other good varieties. Terms cash. JOHN B. TAN- GLY, West Grove, Pa. SINGLE CHRYSANTHEMUMS from 2'4-in. pots. jqq Yellow Mensa $10.00 Mensa. Finest White 5.00 Celia. Lemon Yellow 5.00 Cba. Kingsley. Fine Y'ellow 5.0* MiTy Pope. Large Pink 5.00 Hilda Wells, Tuscan Red 4.00 Mary Richardson. Salmon 4.00 Mis. Heneage. Yellow Anemone 4.00 Pompons — Lnla. white; Souvenir d'Or, orange and bronze 3.00 FRANK P. PUTNAM, P. 0. Box 12, Lowell, Mass. COCOANUT FIBRE SOIL 20tb Century Plant Food Co.. Beverly. For page see List of Advertisers. CYCLAMENS 200.000 GIANT FLOWERING CYCLAMEN. For the last 16 years we have selected three-fourths of our seed-bearing cycla- men stock before Xmas. to assure early blooming plants, and claim the finest commercial strain in this country; no fizzle of many so-called English varieties. Our aim Is strong growers that don't have to be petted to be grown Into a choice salable plaut — a well built, five-petaled fiower (many of them at one time), with well marked foliage; every plant an Ideal, a prize winner. Received first prize at the Cleveland show and first and second at Toledo, early November, when bloom- ing cyclamen were scarce. STRONG AUGUST SOWN SEEDLINGS, once transplanted, $.3.50 per 100; $30.00 per IIIOO. (?ash with order. Cultural direc- tions with all orders. C. WINTERICH, Cyclamen Specialist, Defiance, O. CYCLAMENS from 5 in. pots. Finest strain. Separate colors. JULIUS B0EUH8 CO., Rutherford, N. J. Thomas Roland, Nahant, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. DAHUAB Dahlias at greatly reduced prices tor 1914. Send for wholesale list. Order early. J. L. MOORE. Northboro, Mass. Dahlias. SOO.OOO Clumps to offer. Send your list of wants to the Largest Dahlia Grower In the World. J. K. ALEXANDBB, •The Dahlia King." East Bridgewater. Mass. For List of Advertisers See Page 627 April 25. 1914 HORTICULTUSB 64» UA H LIAS — Continned Dabllas — 2r>i>u field clumps, latect Tarl*- tles, cheap fur cauti ; or wbat have yoa t« ezcbange? GKO. B. WALKER, OahLU Expert, Nortb DIgbtoD, Mass. Dabllas— Clean, bealtby stock, fully ma- tured, Duveltles ami standard Tarletles, true to name and at reasonable prices. Also tiladioli. field-crown llollybixks. Her- baceous plants, etc. Seud business card for catalogue. W. W. WILMUKE, Boi 182, Denver, Colo. NEW PAEONT DAHLIA Jobn Wananiaker. Newest Handsomest, Best. New robir. new form and new habit •f growth. IIIk stoi'k of best cut-fiowcr Tmrletles. Rend list of wants to PEACOCK DAHLIA FARMS, Berlin, N.J. DBCORATIVB PLANTS A, Lenthy ft Co , Perkins 8t. NnrserlM. RosllDdale. Mass. For paere see List of AdTcrtlscrs. Bobert Craig Co.. Pblladelpbia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. JubD Scott, Brooklyn, N. X. For page see List of AdTertlscrs. Wood row A Uarketoi, New York Clt7. For page see List of AdTertlaeri. t. U. Keller Co.. Inc., Brooklyn and VVblt*- stone. L I., N. ¥. For page see List of AdTertlaeri. A. Bcboltbels. College Point, N. T. For page see Lis) of Advertisers. DRACAENAS f. B. Feltbousen. Scbenectady, N. T. For page see List of Advertlaera. FERNS A. Lentby A Co . Hosllndale, Masa. For page set List of Advertisers. B. Barrows ft Son, WLicman. Maaa. For page see l.lal of Advertisers. Jubn Scott. Itruuklyn. N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. B«hert Craig C>i.. Pblladelpbia. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers^ A. U. Davenport, Wntertown. Mass. Ferns for lilKlifH: Bird's Nest Kerns. For page see List of Advertisers. AloDSO J Bryan. WaRhlngton. N. J. For psge cee List of Advertisers. l*hn McKensle. Nn. Cambridge. Masa. For page see List of Advertlsera. ■meat Oerhalln. River Formt, lU. Ferna for DIahes. For page see List of Advertlacra. FERTILIZERS Cantnry Plant Fi.nd Co.. Beverly, Uaaa. Coroaniit Fibre Soil, For page see List of Advertlacra. Falverlaed Mnnnre Co., Oileago. IIL WIsard Brand Cattle Manure. For page nee List of Advertisers. iBdaon Carbon Co.. Rallaton Spa. N. T. Darldcea' Special Phosphorus. For paye 9^r List of Advertlaers. ■tvmpp ft Waller Co.. New York City. Scotch So«t. For page see List of Advertisers Wm. EIIL.tl & Sons. New York City. Raius Head Guano. For pace see List of Advertisers. FI.OUIMTS' LETTERS Beaten Florist l.riter Co. Boston. Masa. For page t*^ List of Advertisers. H. Bayersdorfer ft Co.. Philadelphia, Pa. Quality Script Letters. For pate see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS" SUPPLIES H. F. McCarth.v ft Co.. Boston, Maaa. For page see List of Advertisers. M Rice Co.. Philadelphia. Pa. For page see List of Advertlacra. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES— Continued Kecd ft Keller, New York City. For page sec List of Advertisers. t, ■. Pcnaoek-Meeban Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page sec List of Advertisers. H. Bayersdorfer ft Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page sec List of AdvertlBers. Welch Bros. Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Komada Bros., Pblladelpbia, Pa. For page sec List of Advertisers. FLOWER POTS B. Allan Pelrce, Waltbam, Mass. Pelrc* Paper Flower Pot. For page sec List of Advertisers. W. H. Ernest, Waablngton, D. C. Washington. D. C. For page sec List of Advertlsera. A. H. Hews ft Co., Cambridge, Masa. For pag» see List of Advertlsera. Hllfingcr Bros., Ft. Edward, N. Y. For page see List of Advertlsera. FVNGINB Apblne Mfg. Co.. Madison. N. J. For page sec List of Advertlacra. OALA.\ Michigan Cut Flower Co.. Detroit. Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. Kervan Co.. New York. For page see List of Advertlsera. GERANIUMS R. Vincent. Jr. ft Sona Co., While Marsh. Md. For page sec List of Advertlacra. Aloniso J. Bryan. Washington. N. J. For page ace Llat of Advertlsera GLADIOLUS Choice young stock, all sizes and bnlb- lets; Mrs. F. King. Dawn. America. Inda- pendence. Scarsdale. Klondike. Mixtures, etc. Prices low to close out surplus Write for price list or special iptotatloo on iiuantlty wanted. BROOKLAND (}AK- DENS. Woliurn. .Mass^ Oroff's mixed. Ilsht colors. 1-ln.. $.5.00 per 1000. Groffs bvlirids, niUed. all colors, 1-ln., $5.00 per 1000. C. PEIKCE, DIgbton, Mass. John Lewis Cbllds, Flowerfleld, N. Y. For page sec List of Advertlsera. GLASS Sharp. Partridge ft Co.. Chicago. For page sec List of Advertlsera. Parsbelsky Bros., Inc., Brooklyn, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. Oreenhonse glass, lowest pricea. JOHN- STON GLASS CO.. Hartford City, hid GLASS CUTTERS Bmltb ft Henienway Co.. New York City Red Devil Glass Cutter. For page sec List of Ailvertlsera. GLAZING POINTS H. A. Dreer. Philadelphia. Pa. Peerless Glazing point. For page see List of Advertlacra. GOLD FISH Gold flab, aquarium plants, snails, cas- tles, glolics. aiiuariiitn. fl^.h foods, nets, etc.. wholesale FUANKI.IN Il,\HItI^•^T Breeder. 4S1.') D St.. OIney. Plilladelplila. Pa. Large breeding p.iirs for sale. Send for price list ORRRNROUSE BUILDING MATERIAL A. T. Stearrs Lumber Co.. Neponset, Boston. For page see List of Advertisers^ King Construction Co.. N. Tonnwnnda. N. T For page see List of Advertisers. Frsnk Van Assche. Jersey City. N. J. For page see List of Advertisers Metropolitan Miterlal Co.. Bro-'klrn. N T S Jacobs ft Sons. Brooklrn V T. For page see Ll.st of Advertisers^ Lord ft Bnmbam Co.. New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. T. For page sec List of Advertlsera. A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Boston, Maaa, For page sec List of Advertisers. Frank Van Assche, Jersey City, N. J. For page sec List of Advertlsera. Pleraon P-Bar Co., New York City. Metropolitan Material Co., Brooklyn, N. T. HItcblnga ft Co.. New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord ft Burnbam Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Foley Greenhouse Manuf. Co.. Chicago, IlL For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE AND VERANDA SHADING W. 11. Dngnn, New Rocbelle, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers^ GUTTERS King Constrnrtlon Co.. N. Tonawanda, N. T. King Cbaouel Gutter. For page see List of Advertlsera. Metropolitan Material Co.. Brooklyn, N. X. Iron Gnttcra. HAIL INSURANCE Florists' Hall Asso. of AmertaiL J. O. Ksler. Saddle River. N. J. For nsire see List of Advertlacra. RARDT FEBN4 AND GREEN OOODB Michigan Cot Flower ■xcbanga, DetraH Mich. For pa ge aee List of Advertlacra. The Kervan Co., New York For page sec Llat of Advertlacra. HEATING APPARATUS Kroeacbcll Broa. Co. Chlcage. For page see LIstof Advertlsera. Lord ft Bornham Co.. New York CltyT For page see List of Advertlsera. HELIOTROPES Alonzo J. Bryan. Waablngton, N. J, For page sec List of Advertlacra. IIKRHACEOUS PERENNIALS Bay State Nnrserlea. No. Alilngtnn. For page see List of Advertisers. P Ouwerkerk. Holioken. N. J. For page see List of Advertlacra. Boliliink ft Atkins. Rotherford.^N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. New Fnglnnd Nurseries Co.. Bedford. Uae For page see List of Advertlsera. bid Town Nnrserlea. M. P. Ilaendler, Prop.. South Natlck. Masa For page see List of Advertlsera. HOT-RED SASH A. T. Steams 1. amber Co, Neponset. Maai For page see List of Ailvertlsera. Parsbel«ky~Bros.. Brooklyn. N. Y. For page see List of Advertlsera. Lord ft Burnbam Co.. New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. HOSE n. A. Dreer. PliDadelphln. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. HVDR.\NGRAS Henry A. Dreer. Inc.. I'MladelpbIn, Pa. The New French Hydrangeas. INSECTICIDES 4pblne Mannfacturlng C(t.. Msdison. N. J. Aphine and Funclne. For page see List of Advertlsera. Lemon OH Co.. Baltimore. Md. Standard Insectlcblea. For' pace see List of Advertlsera. Nicotine Mfg. Co.. St. Louis. Mo! Apbia Punk and \lkoteen. For page se* List of Advertlsera. Plantllfe Co.. New York City. Plantlife. For page see List of Advertisers. Kentucky Tot>acco Product Co., Louis- ville. Kv. "NIcn-Ftiine." For page see List of Advertisers^ Hammond'9~Pnlnt & Slug Shot Works, Beacon, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture •660 HORTICULTUBE AprU 26. 1914 IBIS Iris pallida dalmatica, beautiful lavender color, strong grower; now is the time for planting this most beautiful of all the Ger- ■man iris; strong divisions. $10.00 per 1(10; $75.00 per 1000. J. A. PETERSON & SONS, Wholesale Plant (Growers, MeHenry Ave., Westwood, Cincinnati, O. IRRIGATION 8PRIXKI,ER J. P. Campbell, Jacksonville. Fla. For page see List of Advertisers. IVY German Ivy, 2 to 2Vi In. pots, extra heavy cool grown stock. 2c. Satisfaction guaranteed. S. E. PROSSEE, Warreng- "burg, N. Y. KENTIAS Joseph Heaeock Co., Wyncote, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. LAWN MOWERS Coldwell Lawn Mower Co., Newborah. N. Y. UADRrS Laarni Crratni: Kncta. 35c. -f 1.00 rte\; auodiirdi. tT 60-110.00 e«ch ; PyramldL tt.00-r.60 Mch. JTJLICS ROEHB3 CO., Rutherford, N. J LKMON OIL Lemon Oil Co.. Baltimore, US. For page «» T^lat of ArtTertUeri. LILT BCLB8 Chai. Rcbwake & Co., New York City. Hortlcnltural Importer* and Exporter*. For page *ee Ll»t of Adverti*er«. R. U. Ward ft Co.. Now York, N. Y. HonieBboe Bnlbolosy. For pace see 1. 1st of Advertisers LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS Aa(a*t Rnlker A Son*, New York City. For page see T.Ut of Advertlaer*. McBntcblRon ft Co.. New York City. Berlin Valley Pips. For page see List of Advertlaer*. Otto Helpecken. New York~~Clty^ For page see List of Advertlaer*. Chna. P. Meyer. New York City. Cold Storage Lily of the Valley. For p.ige aee List of Advertisers. Fottler. Flake. Rawunn Co.. Boatnn. Haas. For page see List of Advertisers. MAROrKRITKS AInnzo J. Bryan. Waahlngton, N. J. For page aee List of Advertlaer*. MASTICA F. O. Pierce Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. MISCELLANEOUS STOCK The Storrs & Harrison Co., PalnesvlIIe, Ohio. For page see List of Advertisers. MOONVINES Godfrey Aschmann, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. NATIONAL NURSERYMAN Itatlonal Noraerymnn PnbllablDg Co.. Idc, Rncbeater, N. Y. For pace aee Llat of Advertlaera. "NICO-FUME" Kentacky Tobacco Product Co., Lonli- vine. Ky. For page see List, of Advertisers. NIKOTEEN Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Lont*. Mo. For page aee Llat of Advertl*er«. NIKOTIANA Apblne Mfg. Co.. Madison. N. J. For page see List of Advertlaer*. NURSERY STOCK P. Omwerkerk. Weehnwken Belgbts, N. J. For page aee List of AdvertUer*. W. ft T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. For page see List of Advertiser*. NURSERY STOCK— Continued Bay State Nurserlea, North Ablngton, Ma**. Hardy, Northern Grown Stock. For page see List of Advertiser*. Bobbink ft Atklna, Rutherford, N. J. For page aee List of Advertiser*. W. B. Wblttler ft Co., South Framlngham. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Aagnst Rolker ft Sons, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Itre«k- Robinson Nurseries, Boston, Ma**. For page see List of Advertisers. Otto Helnecken, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Old Town Nnrserles, M. P. Haendlcr, Prop., South Natick, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Manning Nurseries, No. Wilmington. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. New Engl.-ind Nurseries Co., Bedford, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Robin Hill Nurseries, Chelmsford, Mass. Large Specimen Evergreen and Deciduous Trees. For page see List of Advertisers. ONION StTS Leonard Seed Co., Chicago, III. For page <.ee LUt of Advertisers. ORCHID FLOWERS Jaa. McManus, New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. ORCHID PLANTS Lager ft Hurrell, Summit, N. J. For page se? List of Advertisers. Julius Roebrs Co., Rutherford. N. jr. For page see List of Advertisers. Sander. St. Albans, England. Importer. Exporter, Growers, Hybridists. For page see List of Advertisers. Freeman Orchid Co., Fall River. Mass. For page see LiSt of Advertisers. PAL.MS, ETC. A. Lenthy ft Co., RosUodale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Bohbink ft Atkins, Rutherford. N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Rol*rt Craig Co., Philadelphia. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. John Scott, Brooklyn. N. Y. For page aee Llal of Advertisers. Joseph Beacock. Wyncote. Pa. For pace see Llat of Advertisers. Angnst Rolker ft Sons, New York City. For pace see List of Advertisers Otto Helnecken, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. PANSY PLANTS 125.000 large, stocky (September trans- planted), field-grown, bluomlng pansy plants; Henry Mette's str.iln. all salable stock, satisfaction guaranteed. $1.00 per 100. $10.00 per 1000. Cash. BRILL CEL- ERY GARDENS, Kalamazoo, Mich. PEONIES J. M. Tborburn & Co.. New York City. For pagj see List of Advertisers. Peonies. The world's greateat rollertloa. IMO sorts. Send for list. C. BET.<, $30.00 per KKM) W E. KING, Little Silver. New Jersey. PIPE AND F1TTIN08 Kroeacbell Bros. Co., Cbleag*. For page see List of Advertiser*. King Construction ComDony, N. Tonawanda, N. Y. Sbelf Brackets and Pipe Bangen. For page i-ee List of Advertiser*. PLANT AND BULB IMPORTS Chas. Scbwake & Co., New York City. For page aee List of Advertisers. August Rolker ft Sons, New York City. tor page see List of Advertisers. McHutchlson ft Co.. New York City. For page lee List of Advertiser*. Otto Helnecken. New York. For pace see List of Advertiser*. PLANT TRELLINES AND STAKES Seele's Tieless Plant Stakes and Tr«l- llses. H. D. SEELE ft SONS. Elkbsrt, In*. PLANT TUBS H. A. Dreer. Pblladelpblo, Pa. "Riverton Special." POINSBTTIA PULCHERRIMA A. Schultbels. College Point. .">!. T. For pMge see List cif Advertiser*. RAFFIA McButchlson ft Co., New York City. Ffir pace see List of Advertisers. RBKRIGERATORS FOB FLORISTS United Refrigerator ft Ice Machine O*. Keuosba. Wis. United Ice Machines. For page bee List of Advertisers. RHODODENDRONS P. Ouwerkerk. Hohoken. N. J. For page see l.lst of Advertisers. Bohbink & Atkins. Rutherford. N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Otto Helnecken. New York Clty~ For page see List of Advertisers. RIBBONS AND CHIFFONS S. 8. Pennock-Meebsn Co.. Philadelphia, I For page see List of Advertiser*. RON EN P. Ouwerkerk. Uuhoken, N. J. For page >ee l.lsi of Advertiser*. Robert Craig Co, Ptilliidi'IpblH. Pa. For page see List of A-rr>'r>l. .\. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Eastern Nnrserles. Jamaica Plain. Mass. For pace see List of Advertisers. Angnst Rolker ft Sons, New York City. For page see l.lst of Advertisers. Send for complete list of strong two- year field plants of Choicest Roses. THB CONARD & JONES COMPANY, WsM Grove. Pa. SALVIAS Salvia Bonfire, fine 2-ln., $2.00 per 100. Cash. J. W. MILLER, Shlremanstown, Pa. SCOTCH HEATHER Eastern Nurseries, Jamaica Plain, Mas*. For page see List of Advertisers. SEED GROWERS Leonard Seed Co., Chicago. HL For page see List of .Advertisers. California Seed Growers' Assoelatloa, San .lose. Cal. For page see List of Advertisers. Braalan Seed Growers Co.. SsD Joss, OoL SEEDS Carter's Tested Seeds, Boston, Mass., and London. England. "Seeds with a Llueage." For page see List of Advertisers. For List of Advertisers See Page 627 April 25, 1914 HORTI CULTURE 651 SEEDS— Coatlnuad Joacpb Breck & Sods, Boston, liui. For pHge Sep List of Advertiser*. J. BolKiano & Sod, Baltimore, Md. For page see List of AdTertlsera. Cha». Schwake & Co., New York Clt/. For pnge aee Llat of Advertlgers. Mlcben'N Seed House. Pblladelphia, Pa. For p.ige gee List of Advertlsers- W. Atlee Burpee & Co.. Philadelphia. Pa For page «ee List of Advert laers. K. A J. Fnniuhur & Co.. Boaton. Mass. Evergreen Lawn Urass Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M Tborhurn & Co.. New York Cltj. For page see List of Advertisers. Leonard Seed Co., Chicago. III. P«as, Beans. Radish and all Oarden Seeds For page see List of Advertisers. Arthur T. Boddlngton, New York For page see List of Advertisers. 8. Bryson Ayres Co., Independence, Mo Sweet Peas. For page fee List of Advertlaers. Loechner & Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. T. J. Grey Co., Boston. Mass. Seeds for Florists. For page see LNt of Advertisers. S. D. Woodruff & Sons, New York. Garden Seed. For page see l.l.-;i ..f Advertisers. Ant. C Zvolanek, Lompoc. Cat Winter Onhld Sweet Pea Seed. For page see Llat of Advertisers. J. OUTcr Johnson. Wicker Park Station. Chicago. 111. Lawn Grass fNeed. For page see List of Advertisers. Bametl Bros.. New York City. Seasonable Seeds. For page see List of Advertisers. Stamford Seed ft Nursery Co., Stamford Conn. Quality Sweet Pea Seeds. For page see Llat of Advertisers. •. S.~ SkldelHky & Co.7 PhlladelphlaT^Pa. For page see List of Adve rt 1 se rs. Kelway ft Son. Langnort. England. Garden. Farm and Flower Seeds. For page see List of Advertisers. Asparagus Plumosns Nanus. Florida jrown seed, any quantity. Send for prli-ea Seedlings and transplanted plants. PETER MACK. Box 172, Orlando. Fla. SLUG SHOT Hammond's Paint ft Slug Shot Works, Bea<'on, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. SNAPDRAGONS G. S. Ramshnrg. Somersworth, N. H. For page see List of Adverttscn. SNAPDRAGONS— 10.000 Rooted Cuttings, Sliver Pink. Yellow and White. $2.00 per 100, flS.OO per 1000. WM. SWAYNE, Ken- ■ett Sq., Pa. SPHAGNUM MOSS Lire Spbagnnra moss, orcbid peat and •rebid basket always on band. LAGEnt ft HURRELL, Snmmlt, N. J. STOTB PLANTS Oreblds — largest stock In the country. ■tOTC plants and Crotons. finest collection. JULirS ROEHRS CO, Rutherford, N. J. SWEET PEA SEED Artbnr T. Boddlngton, New Y'ork City. For page sec List of Advertisers. TKITOHAS Let me hit yon with the polser. Tri- toma Pfitzeri. red hot poker, strong crowns. $.5.00 per 100. THOMAS J. OBER- LIN, Sinking Spring. Pa. TUBEROSES J. M. Thorbur» & Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. VEOBTABI.It PLANTS Vegetable Plants, Tomatoes, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Celery, Egg Plant, Cheshire Bigs, and Guernsey cattle, blooded stock. Write for pamphlet. GIRDLE RIDGE, Farm Dept., Katonah, N. Y. VENTILATING APPARATUS The Advance Co.. Richmond, Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. Quaker Machine Co., KUlimnnd. Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. VERMICIDES Apblne Mfg. Co., Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. VERONICAS VERONICA LONGIFOLIA SUBS., field grown, or 3 In. sIoiU, $S.50 per 100, $30.00 per 101)0. W. E. KING, Ldttle Silver, New Jersey. WEED KILLER Pino-Lyptol Chemital Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. WIRED TOOTHPICKS W. J. Cowee, Berlin, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. WIREWORK fleed & Keller, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Kiimada Bros., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Wlrework. Write for our catalogue. HULTON ft HUNKEL CO., Milwaukee, Wla WILLIAM E^ HEILSCHERS WIRE WORKS. 38-40 Broadway. Detroit. Mich. WUOLE^iALE FLORISTS Albany, N. Y. Albany Cut Flower Exchange. Albany, N. T. For page bee List of Advertisers. Baltimore The 8. 8. Pennock-Meeban Co., Franklin and St. Paul Sts. For page see List of Advertisers. Bostan N. F. McCarthy ft Co., 112 Arcb St. and 31 Otis St. For page see List of Advertisers. Welcb Bros Co., '■2A Devonshire St. For page 'ee List of Advertisers. Brooklyn Wm. H. Knehler, 28 Wlllougbhy St. For page see List of Advertisers BafTalo. N. ¥. William F. Kastlng Co., 883-87 Blllcott St For page see t.lat of Advertisers Chieagn Peter Reinberg. 87 Randolph Bt. For page see LNt of Advertisers. Chicago Carnation Co., 30 E. Randolph 8t. For page see List of Advertisers. Poeblmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. Detroit Uicbigan Cut Flower Exchange, 38 and M Broadway. For page see List of Advertisers. Montreal IfODtreai Floral Co., Ltd., Montreal. P. Q. For page see List of Advertisers. New York H. E. Froment, 67 W. 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers^ James McManna, 105 W. 28tb St. For page see List of Advertisers^ W. F. Sheridan, 133 W. 28tb St. For page see List of Advertisers. P. J. Smith, 49 West 28tb St.. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Moore. Hentx ft Nash, 66 and 57 W. 2Atb St. For page see List of Advertisers. WHOLESALE FLORISTS — Contlnned Charles Mlilang, 55 and 67 West 2«h St. For page see List of Advertisers. W. P. Ford, New York. For page see List of Advertiser*. Traendly ft Scbenck. 131 W. 2Stb St. For page see Llat of Advertisers. The S. S. Pennock-Meeban Co., 117 W««t 2Rth St For page see List of Advertisers. Badgley, RledfT ft Meyer Inc.. New York. For page_fe<;_Ll8t of Advertlsera._ W^drow & MiTrketos. 37 & 39 West 28th 3t. For page see _List of A dvert laers. jTKr^llen. ion W. 2.«th St. For page see I..lst of Advertisers^ George CTlllehrechtTlOO W 2Sth St. For page see List of Advertisers. John Young. 5.3^ West 2Sth St. For page see Lint of Advertisers. M C. For(r~121 West 2.«tb St. For page^ see^ IJst of Advertisers^ B. S. Sllnn. .Jr.. 55 and 57 West 2fitb St. For page see List of Advertisers. Phlla.lelphia Leo. Niesaen Co.. 12th and Ttitrf Sts. For page see T.lst of Advertisers. Kdward Reld. 1«in-21 Rnnstead St. For page see List of Advertisers. ■phe S S Pennock-Meeban Co.. 1008-U T.ndl"w St For page see List of Advertisers. Richmond. Tnd. E. O. Hill Co. For page see T.lst nf Advertisers. Rochester. N. V. Georee B. Hart. 24 Stone St. For page see List of Advertisers. Wsflhlnffton The S 8 Pennock-Meeban Co.. 1211' H St. N W For page see T.U* of Advertisers New Offers In ThJs Issue ANOTHER ADVANCE IDEA. Advance Co . 'RIchTiond. T"rt. For r^RP see List of Advertisers. DAISIES. S S rennork-Meehnn Co.. Phllartelnbla. Pa. For page see Ll.st of Advertisers. EVERYTHING IN HARDY PERENNI- ALS. Henry A Drepr. Inc.. Phiiideinhla, Pa. For pnRp spp List nf Advprtlsers. FLOWERS BY TELEORAPH. .7 n Small & Sons. New York. WTshincton. For page see List of Advertisers. GLADIOLUS PRINCEPS. Mlchpll's Sped Honse. rhlbdelohla. Pa. For page see Li.st of Advertisers. ROSA LUCIDA ALBA WANTED. Eastern Nursery Co.. Jamaica Plain. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Waltham, Mass.— James T. Silman and Matthew P. Ruane, the Moody street florists, fell victims to a check swindler last Friday, and lost eight dollars apiece. The man went to the stores and said that he was a member of a certain patrotic organization in Waltham and wanted to have a floral piece sent to the funeral of a man who was a mem- ber of the organization. The man said he wanted to buy a piece worth seven dollars and would pay cash. He ten- dered a checlt for $15 and received $8 in change at both stores. That even- ing Mr. Silman made inquiries of the officers of the society whom the man said he represented and learned that nobody had been delegated to buy flow- ers in the name of the association. In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture 652 HOETICULTUKE April 25. 1914 I^OR* HEWS STANDARD 99 POTS XJS... POT MAKERS FOR 140 YEARS WORLDS LARGEST MANUFACTURERS Pearson Street LONG ISLAND CITY. N. WRITE FOR CATALOGUE AND DISCOUNTS A. H. HEWS & CO., Inc. Main Office and Factories CAMBRIDGE. MASS. PEIRCE PAPER FLOWER POT Snperior to ANY OTHER pot for shipping purposes. Saves weight and space for th* shipper. JBiest of protection against damage by frost. Received a Certificate of Merit from the Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists, Minneapolis, August, 1913. Only paper pot ever so recognized. Ask your seedsman or supply house. If they do not keep them, send direct. Made In Standard sizes, 3 inch to 9 inch inclusive. Samples furnished free. E* Allan Peirce 401 Oaks Road Wahham, IVlass. 1(100 KRAI>Y PACKEO CRATES STANDARD FLOWER POTS AND BULB PANS can be shipped at an boar's notice. Price per iTiite: 2UUU 1% In. @ fn.oo SOO 4 In. @ M.50 456 4% " ^ 6.24 1800 2 •• •' 4.88 1500 2% " " B.25 320 5 " " 4.51 1500 214 " •• 6.00 210 5% '• " 3.78 1000 3 " 500 144 6 " " 3.18 800 3H " •' 5.80 120 7 " " 4.20 «0 8 '■ '■ 3.00 HILFINGER BROS. Pollerr. Fort Edward, N.Y. li(nt Rolker & Sons, St Barclay St., N. Y. City, Ateob pun SPHWin- Itm Clslwce 2IIII ItaileEiport —STANDARD FLOWER— i If your greenhousea are within 500 miles of the Capitol, write ub, we can iave you monev. W. H. ERNEST — 2«tli * \\ sts. Washinrton. D. O. «< l>RSER'S Florist Specialties, New Brand. New Style, Hose "RIVERTON" Furnished in lengths up to 500 h . w it hout seam or joint. Tbe HQSF for the FLORIST ^-inch, per ft., 15 \., Reel of 500 ft., " i^%c, 2 Reels, 1000 ft., ** 14 c. K-iDch, " n c. Reels, 500 ft,, *' izj^c, Couplings furnished HENRT A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. THE FIORISTS' HAIL ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA. insDrerof 39.000,000 iq. ft. o( (tlaaa For particulars address J«hn Gl Esler, Sk'k Saddle River, N.J. NEW CORPORATIONS. Mobile, Ala. — Cltronelle Nursery & Orchard Co., capital stock, $6,000. In- corporators, L. Reeves, Mina Reeves, R. L. Scott. Bellealr, Fla. — Royal Poinciana Nur- series, capital stock $25,000. Incor- porators. Chas. R. Hall, R. T. Wedding and O. A. House. Jersey City, N. J. William H. Lut- ton Company, capital stock $50,000. Incorporators, W. H. Lutton, P. L. Young, J. A. Greene. Louisville, Ky. — Cherokee Nursery Company, capital stock $50,000. Incor- porators, Edv/ard Wilder, Chas. E. Gould and Chas. P. O'Brien. BirmingPiam, Ala. — Gorman-Gammill Seed & Dairy Supply Co., capital stock $10,000. Incorporators, J. B. Gorman, C. K. Gammill and J. B. Gammill. East Orange, N. J. — Holland-Amer- ican Nursery Company, capital stock $10,000. Incorporators, David C. C. Sepp, J. P. Metzer and John Hay. PATENTS GRANTED. 1,092,818. Weed - Extractor. David Bittner, Jr., St. Louis, Mo. 1,093,006. Lawn-Sprinkler. Charles A. Nelson, Chicago, 111. 1,093,168. Lawn-Mower. Robert W. Boydstun, Natchitoches, La. 1,093,400. Weed Puller. Daniel Gott- fried, Kansas City, Kan. WANTS, FOR SALE, ETC. Adverttcements In this colamn one cent a word. Initials cooot as words. Cash with order. All correspondence addressed *'CBre HORTICULTURE" should be sent to 11 Hamilton Place, Boson. SITUATIONS WANTED WANTED— Position as Iiead g.irdener. Scotibuiiui, age .31, married, thorouclily competent to take cliartte of private estate, desires position as above. Ex- perienced in orciiids, carn.ations, roses, etc. Kriiit, inside and out. fliiwer and vegetahle gardens. Lawns, sliruhs, farm stock and poultry. Address witli fnll particulars, W. HAY. Bi>x 27.'?, Bernardsvllle, N. J. SITUATION WANTED as gardener. In- side or out, on private est:ite. Life e.vperl- enre — fruit, dirysantliemunis, orclil(ls, etc. I'irst-cla.ss references. Ape. .3S; KngUsb. Address "P," care HORTICULTURE. FOR SALE FOR SALE— Fresh from factory, new; 10 X 12, IS z 18, 16 X 24, double tbick. A and B qualities. Market dropped. Now la the time to liuy and save money. PAR 8HELSKT BRO.S., INC., 215-217 Hare ■eyer St.. Bronklyn. N. Y. FOR SALE — A nice residence; 9 rooms; having all latest improvements — city water, steam heat, electricity; two wells; three greenhouses; across from a Cemetery. Verv suitable for a florist. Address J. P. THEVE, Norwich, Conn. ^^kg SECTICIl tfOOOOR SivutiU iiriir Hi listctlddi Act. I91B. Siriil Ms. 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, Insects oo Rose-bushes, Carnations, etc. without injury to plants and without odor. Used according to di- rect ions our standard I nsect icide will prevent ravaee.« on your crops bv injects. NoD-poi.««nous and hannless to user and plant. Leadine Seedsmen and Florists have used it with wondeiTuI results. Destroys Lice in Poultry HoiL'jes, Fleas on Dogs and all Domestic Pests. Excellent as a wash for dogs and other animals. Relieves mange. ECFective where others fail. H Pint - - 25ot Plot • . 40oj Oaan - - 75« % GslloB. tl.25i Galloa. 12.00, 5 G.lloa Cu. t9 10 Gallon G«n - - SI7.00 Dilute with -water jo to so parts Far Sail by Siedsaei and Fhirists' Sipply Hmms li you cannot obtain this from your supply house write us direct Lemon Oil Company Dept. K 420 W. LexloKtoD St.; Baltimore, Md. Directions on every package ^ n Unequalled for Greenhouse and Landscape Feriilizing THE PULVERIZED MANURE CO. 31 Union Stock Yards^ Chicago ^cotcH ^oot Where there Is a hense that Is Jnit full of buds almost ready to sh<»w color, nothing will turn lietter color Into the fltjwers than a little sont, that can be scattered over the benches before water- Ing. The amount applied should not be excessive, as the soot is very strong and may damage si>me of the foliage somewhat. Apply Just enough to blacken the surface of the soil In the bembes, and let It go at that. Better a little oflener than too much all at once. We ofTer the genuine In original cwi. $2.75 per 112 lbs.; tU.SO per 560 lb*. Stumpp & Walter Co. 30-32 Barclay Street. NEW YORK April 25, 1914 HORTICULTURE 653 L.Qu.D=«NICO-FUNIE" PAPER THRIFTS, - A.F»mS SPRAYINC-VAPORIZINC-FUMiaATINC K SEIEDSIVIEIIM ROR l=>RIOI Manufactured by THE KENTUCKY TOBACCO PRODUCT CO., Incorporated. Loui*v!lle, Ky. Sold by the Seed Dealers Ofiice of ALFRED COLORING, Florist, CobleskilK N. T., March 17, 1914 "**'^ "EClSTERtO *** We use II:inimond"s 8H'(J 8IIOT on C'iirr;iiit Itiislies In the Spring Iipfore (lie le:ivcs iire stnrrctl. We put it ttn iironnnii per KKI lbs. Cash with order. HUDSON CARBON CO., Ballston Spa. N. Y. Cocoanut Fibre Soil Tbl8 is the Kaal NaturpH IlumiiH. Fat It on your lawn this sprint;. l>on't let It barn up, or stand all Hummer hoMe In hantl. Ordp now in 100 lb. hniTH. 20th CENTURY PLANT FOOD CO. 27 & 29 OCEAN ST.. BEVERLY, MASS. 654 HORTICULTURE AprU 25. 1914 ANOTHER ADVANCED IDEA BY THE ADVANCE CO., OF RICHMOND, IND. An Arm for operating Ventilator Sasli witli many merits has been de- signed by the above company. It is all-steel construction and is non- breakable. One bolt firmly attaches it to Shaft line. Much time in erection will be saved by using this Arm. The accompanying illustration shows the Arm very clearly. Take a good •REENHOUSES BUILDING OR CON- TEMPLATED. Tionesta, Pa.— C. A. Anderson, bouse, 18 X 75. Moorestown, N. J.— F. W. Armstrong, one house. Kinston, N. C— Mrs. H. C. Edwards, one house. Port Richey, Fla.— Herms & Snyder, one house. Bangor, Me.— A. J. Loder, Main St., two houses. Marshfield, W/ls.— T. D. Hefko. addi- tions and alterations. Cleveland, O.-H. W. Clark, Lorimer road, range of houses. Bangor, Me.— Adam Sekenger, 22 Newberry street, additions. Muskegon, Mich.-L. Wasserman, range of houses, 110 x 140. Elm Grove, West Va.— John Dieck- man, range of rose houses. Plymouth, Ind.— Miss Mary A. Res- ler, two houses, each 25 x 100. Westerly, R. I.-S. J. Renter & Son. Lord & Burnham house 43x175. Newark, N. J.-H. C. Strobell & Co.. 783 Broad street, house, 30 x 60. Belleair, Fla.— Charles R. Hall, West Central avenue, range of houses. Bulletin No. 47 A description of this company, its facilities and its product will interest you if you are inter- ested in GREENHOUSES Write for >our rop.v toiin.v. KING CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 2S King's Road, North Tonawanda, N.Y. AH ike Sunlight All Da^ Houses Send your business direct to WashingtoB. Saves time and insures better service. Personal attention guaranteed. Thirty years active service. SIGGERS & SIGGERS PATENT LAWYERS Box 9, National Union Buildins Washington, D. C. Mention Ilorticultu long look at it, so you will become acquainted with the many points of convenience and merit. The Arm has been thoroughly tested and has given per- fect satisfaction. Thousands are in use right now. This announcement was delayed, to be absolutely correct. Poehlmann Bros. Co., of Morton Grove, 111., are using this new Arm throughout the new range they are building. It is just as good as the ADVANCE Ventilating appa- ratus, which has an established reputation that is un- equaled. The same concern that placed the IRONCLAD GUARANTEE on Ventilators placed a like guarantee on these Arms. You can't go wrong If you will consult the AD- VANCE CO. concerning your requirements for Ventilating apparatus or Greenhouse Fittings. re when you write. THE BARRIE FORCING FRAME GIVE IT AN HONEST TRIAL. Set out »i-v earlv tomato plants, two weeks or more before the ■soul time, under BARRIE FORCING FRAMES. Set out the balance of fbe row In the usual way. Later on compare the earllness* quality and yield. Vou will then know WHY the BARRIE FORCING FRAME is » S—^ io- veBtment for the gar lefti. Ths PactUM Glazlne Point IsrttCDted. No other* like^ It. Ordei from youi deale at dlnct from ca. 10M,7Se. pottpald. f SamplM free. XmTA. DRBEK.l n« OkMtnMt 8tr««Cs rkUa4«l»ld&. GLASS for GREENHOUSE and HOT BED S.VSHES. Our prices ran be hart by mnll, and It will pay you to get theui. We carry the largest stock of Speclallj' Selected Glass in Greater New York and > can supply any quantity from a box to F a car load on a one day notice, and at | Kock Bottom Prices. PARSHELSKY BROS. Inc. 215-217 Havemeyer St.. Brooklyn, N. Y. 656 HORTICULTURE April 25» 1914 GIANT AKCH CLASPS: A single bolted split clasp se- cures the column to the puilin. A double bolted split clasp grips together the column and cross tie. The pur- lin is firmly secured to the gable rafter by a special fitting bolted (not screwed) to the rafter. gable framing is greatly sim- plified. Now practically all tluit rtMoains to bf done are the sides and glazing. So, yon see. this Pipe Frame house of ours is a construc- tion with its strongest struc- tural points so worked out that its erection is exceeding- ly simple. Next to our Sectional Iron Frame Construction, it is cer- tainly the best house to buy and the easiest to huild. As to its cost, there is no house on the marliet today (excepting of criurse the Iron Frame one) that can beat it in pri< e providing it has the same structural strength and endurance combined with ac- curacy and materials of high- grade workmanship. Saying it another way. we don't know of any one else who can build the same house for the same money and make any money. Let us get right down to at bed rock talk with you. Saj w'heu und where, and we'll be there. NEW YORK 42nd Street BIdg. SALES OFFICES: BOSTON PHILADELPHIA CHICAGO ROCHESTER CI EVELAND Tremont Bldg. Franklin Bank Bldg. Rookery Bldg. Granite Btdg. Swetland BIdg. TORONTO. CANADA. 12 Queen St., E. FACTORIES: Irvinston, N. Y. De« Plaine«.Ill. Rhododendrons at Holm Lea Published Every Saturday at 11 Hamilton Place, Boston, Mass. Subscription, $1.00. ^ 668 HOKTICULTUEE May 2. 1914 xnMnMnMnMDHdMnMnHnHnMnMnMnHnMnHnHnMnMnjicnii ^ Sweet Pea Seed i!s!!! The best success is secured by sowing your seed as soon as the frost is out of the ground. It is vital, so don't delay. Boddington's Quality Sweet Peas ]You may deduct 5% if cash accompanies the order PKICKS Those marked with a star (•) are Spencer or Unwln type. Color Lb. % lb. Oa. •APPLE BLOSSOM SPENCER (Burpee, 1908) Rose, or pink and white $1.75 $0.50 $0.15 •BEATRICE SPENCER (Morse, 1907) Light pink, buff and pink..." 1.75 .50 .16 •BLACK KNIGHT SPENCER (Stevenson, 1908) Maroon 2.50 .75 .25 BLANCHE BCRPEE (Eckford, 1S95) Pure white 1.00 .35 .10 •BLANCHE FERRV (Fcrr.v, ISSO). Extra early Rose, or pink and white 1.25 .40 .16 •BLANCHE FERRY SPENCER (Routzahn, 1908) Rose, or pink and white 2.50 .75 .26 •CANARY (Boddington, 1006) Pale yellow, or primrose 2.00 .75 .25 •CAPTAIN OF THE BLUES SPENCER (Morse, 1909) Blue and purple 3.00 1.00 .36 •COUNTESS SPENCER (Cole, 1901) Light pink shades, etc 2.00 .60 .20 DAINTY (Morse, 1902) Light pink shades, etc 1.00 .35 .10 •DAINTY SPENCER (Morse, 1910) Light pink, almost white 2.50 .75 .25 DOROTHY ECKFORD (Eckford, 1901) Pure white 75 .20 .10 EARLIEST OF ALL (Burpee, 1898) Rose, or pink and white 2.00 .75 .25 •E J. CASTLE (Unwin, 1907) Rose crimson 75 .20 JO •ENCHANTRESS (Stark, 1906) Light pink shades, etc 2.00 .60 .20 •ETHEL ROOSEVELT (Burpee, 1910) Straw and crimson 2.00 .60 .20 •ETTA DYKE SPENCER (Breadmore, 1907) White 5.00 1.50 .50 FLORA NORTON (Morse, 1905) Blue and purple 75 .20 .10 •FLORA NORTON SPENCER (Morse, 1908) Blue and purple 2.50 .75 .26 •FLORENCE MORSE SPENCER (Morse, 1903) Light pink and clear pink 2.50 .75 .2S •FRANK DOLBY (Unwin, 1907) Lavender and mauve 2.00 .60 .30 •GAIETY SPENCER (Routzahn, 1910) Striped and mottled 2.00 .60 .20 •GEORGE HERBERT (Breadmore, 1905) Light pink, shaded deeper pink 2.00 .60 .20 •GLADYS UNWIN (Unwin, 1904) Light pink shades, etc l.OO .35 .10 HELEN PIERCE (Morse, 1905) Violet, feathered white 1.50 .50 .15 •HELEN LEWIS (Watson. 1904) Orange pink, etc 2.50 .75 .25 HENRY ECKFORD (Eckford, 1904) Orange pink 75 .20 .10 HONOR.^BLE MRS. E. KENYON (Eckford, 1900) Pale yellow, or primrose 75 .20 .10 •JUANITA .SPENCER (Routzahn, 1909) Striped and mottled 2.00 .60 .20 •KING ED WORD SPENCER (Burpee, 1908) Crimson scarlet 2.00 .60 .20 KING EDWARD VII (Eckford, 1903) Crimson scarlet 1.00 .35 .10 LADY GRISEL HAJIILTON (Eckford, 1899) ; Lavender and mauve 1.00 .35 .10 LOTTIE ECKFORD (Eekford, 1890) Lavender and mauve, picotee edge 1.00 .35 .10 LORD NELSON (House) Violet and indigo 1.00 .36 .10 LOVELY (Eckford, 1895) Light pink shades, etc 1.00 .36 .10 •LOVELY SPENCER (Morse, 1908) Light pink, buff and pink 3.00 1.00 .35 •MARIE CO RELLI (Morse, 1909) Rose crimson 3.00 1.00 .35 MBS. GEORGE HIGGINSON, JR. (Morse, 1903) Lavender and mauve 75 .20 .10 •MRS. HUGH DICKSON (Dobble, 1909) Creamy pink 2.00 .60 .20 •MRS. ALFRED WATKINS (Unwin, 1906) Light pink shades, etc 75 .20 .10 MRS. COLLIER (Dobbie, 1906) Pale yellow and primrose 75 .20 .10 MRS. WALTER WRIGHT (Eckford, 1902) Mauve and l)hie 75 .20 .10 •MRS. WALTER WRIGHT SPENCER (Routzahn, 1908) Mauve and blue 3.00 1.00 .36 MONT BLANC (Benary, 1901) Pure white 2.00 .75 .25 NAVY BLUE (Burpee, 1899) Violet and indigo 75 .20 .10 •NOR.* UNWIN (Unwin, 1905) Pure white 1.50 .50 .16 •OTHELLO SPENCER (Morse, 1908) Maroon 2.00 .60 .20 •PARAIJISE (Hemus, 1906) Light pink shades, etc 2.00 .60 .20 PHENOMENAL (Morse, 1905) Lavender and mauve, picotee edge 1.00 .35 .10 •PRINCE EDWARD OF YORK SPENCER (Routzahn, 1909) Orange pink, or salmon 2.00 .60 .20 •PRIMROSE SPENCER (Morse, 1908) Pale yellow, or primrose 2.00 .60 .20 PRIMA DONNA (Eckford, 1896) Light pink and clear pink 1.00 .35 .10 QUEEN ALEXANDR.-V (Eckford, 1905) Crimson scarlet 1.00 .35 .10 •QUEEN ALEXANDR.4, SPENCER Crimson scarlet 2.50 .75 .25 •QUEEN VICTORI.4 SPENCER (Burpee, 1909) Primrose and rose 1.75 .50 .16 •KAMONA SPENCER (Morse, 1909) Striped and mottled 2.50 .75 .26 BOMOLO PIAZZANI (Eckford, 1904) .' Mauve and blue 1.00 .35 .10 •RUBY SPENCER, Routzahn, 1909) Crimson scarlet 2.00 .75 .26 •SAINT GEORGE (Hurst) Crimson scarlet 2.00 .75 .25 •SATIN QUEEN SPENCER (Routzahn, 1910) Primrose pink 2.00 .75 .28 •TENNANT SPENCER (Morse, 190S) Mauve and blue 2.00 .60 .20 •WHITE SPENCER (Burpee, 1907) Pure white 2.00 .60 .20 •W. T. HUTCHINS (Spencer) (Morse, 1909) Light pink, buff and pink 3.00 1.00 .35 •SPENCER MIXTURE Mixed 1.00 .25 .10 BODDINGTON'S QUALITY MIXTURE Mixed 10 lbs., $4.50; 100 lbs., $40.00; .50 .15 .06 You can use this for an order sheet ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON, seedsman '« 'J^Jo'-Tc^jr" ■cmnHnHnMnMnMnMnvnHnHnMnMnHnxnMnHnHnMnvnM May 2, 1914 HORTICULTURE 649 OERANIUIVIS We have a quarter of a million of Geraniums in three-inch pots. Good strong topped and branching stock in S. A. Nutt, Mad. Landry, Buchner, Berthe de Presilly, Edmond Blanc, Marq. de Castellane, E. H. Trego, etc. $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. We have a half million in two- inch pots at $2.00 per 100, $18.50 per 1000. R. VINCENT, Jr. & SONS CO., White Marsh, Md. Booked now for VALLEY forcing pip*, LILACS and ROSE plants, for pot growing or for cut ; BULBS from Holland and Japan, all fall delivery. Address AUGUST RdLKER & SONS, 51 Barclay St., or P.O. Box 752, NEW YORK LOECHNER&CO. LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS 1 1 Warren St. , New York, N. Y. IVrUc /or quoiaUona Oar Motto: The Best The Market Affords CHAS.SCHWAKE&CO.,lnc. Horticultural Importers and Exporters 90-92 West Broadway, New Yoric Place Your Import Orders Now For Fall Delivery, 1914 LIL. GIGANTEUMS AND MULTIFLORUMS HOHMANN'S LILY OF THE VALLEY Paper White Narc. & Roman Hyacinths, Dutch Bulbs, English Golden Spur, Azaleas, Palms, Roses, Etc Write for Prices J Page Advauce Co.. ..680 Albany C n t Flower Ex 678 Allen, J. K 678 Anderson. S. A.. 674 Aphine Mfg. Co. 685 Aschmann. G....660 Asmus, Geo 674 Ay res Co., S. B.ryson 671 Badgley Eeidel & Meyer 6(S Barrie, Geo. N..686 Barrows & Son. GOO Bayersdorfer, H. & Co...fi73-07a-67ii Bay State Nur- ___ serios 06* Bohliink & At- _ kins 06i Boddington, .\.T.0j8 Bolgiano & Son. J 071 Boston Florist Letter Co 670 B r a s 1 a n Seed Growers Co 071 Breck, J. & Sons.070 Breek - Robinson Nurseries 607 Bi-eitineyer's, J. Sons 672 Bryan, Alonzo J. 667 Burnett Bros 671 Burpee, W. A. & Co .671 Carter's Tested Seeds, Inc. ...671 Champion, J. N. & Co 673 Child s, John Lewis 670 California Seed Growers' Asso.670 Page Chicago Car- nation Co 676 Clarke's D. Sons.672 Cooke, Geo. H..673 Cowee, W. J.... 670 Craig, Robt. Co. 607 Danker, F. A... 072 Dards 072 Davenport, A. M.OOO Dawson, H. S...007 D o r n e r, F. A: Sons Co 660 Dreer, H. A 6Cn- 0.84- 086 Uugan, W. II... 087 Dunlop, John 11.074 Dysait, R. J... 07!) Eastern Nur- _ series 00 1 Edwards Folding Box Co 070 F.lliott's, W.Sons.OS) Elliott, W. H...607 Ernest, W. H...0,H4 Esler, J. G 680 Eyres 073 Farquhar, R. & J. & Co 071 Felthousen, J. E.668 Foley Mfg. Co... 687 Ford, M. C 678 Ford, W. P 078 Freeman Orchid Co 068 Framingham Nur- ■ series 667 Froment, H. E. .678 Galvin, Thos. F. 673-674 Gasser, J. M, Co.673 Graham, Adam & Son 674 Grey. T. J. Co.. 670 Gude Bros. Co.. 673 Page Hail Association.086 Hall & Robinson.674 Hart, Geo. B....678 Heacock, Jos.... 008 Heinecken, Otto.667 Henderson, A... 667 Hess & Swoboda.672 Hews, A. H. & Co 684 Hill, E. G. Co.. 676 Holland Nurser- ies 667 Hiltinger Bros... 684 Holm & Olson.. 672 Hudson Carbon Co 685 .lobnson, J. Oli- ver 671 Kasting, W. F. Co 679 Keller, J. B.Sons.672 Keller, J. M. Co. 660 Kentucky Tobac- co Product Co.685 Kervan Co 678 King Construc- tion Co 680 Komada Bros... 675 Kramer, F. H...673 Kroeschell Bros. 687 Kupbler, W. H..67S Lager & Hurrell.668 Lemon Oil Co... 684 Leonard Seed Co. 071 Leutby. A. & Co. 000 Lippman, E. A.. 686 Loechner & Co.. 650 Lord & Burn- ham 687 May & Co., L. L.673 Manning Nurser- ies 667 McAIpine & Mc- Donald 677 Page McCarthy, N. F. & Co 676 McCouneU, Alex. 672 .McHutchison & Co 660 McKenna & Son, P 674 McKenzie, John. 660-684 McManus, Jas...678 Mellwood Farms.685 Metropolitan Ma- terial Co 686 Michell's Seed House 670 Michigan Cut Flower Ex 676 -Millang, Chas...678 Montreal Floral ITxchange 678 Moore, Hentz & Nash 678 Murray, Samuel. 672 National N u r- seryman 007 Nicotine Mfg. Co.685 Niessen, Leo Co. 676 Oechslin, Ernest.660 Old Town ■ Nur- series 667 Ouwerkerk,- P...667 Palmer, W. J. & Son 672 ' Park Floral Co.. 672 Parsbelsky Bros. 686 Peirce, E. Allan. 084 Pennock - Meehan Co 677 Penn the Flor- ist 673 Pierce, F. 0....686 Pierson, A. N...600 Pierson, F. R.Co.674 Page Plant Food Co., 20th Century.. 685 Plantlife Co 085 Poehlmann Bros. 676 P-U-Bar Co 688 Pulverized Ma- nure Co 685 Quaker City Ma- chine Co 687 Randall's Flower Shop 674 Reed & Keller.. 678 Reid, Edw 679 Reinberg, Peter. 676 Renter's 674 Rice, M. Co 673 Roehrs, J. Co... 668 Rolnnd, Thomas. 660 R o 1 k e r, A. & Sons 659 Rosery, The 672 Sander & Son... 668 Scott. John 660 Schiller 674 Schling, Max 673 Schultheis, A 660 Schwake, Chas. & Co 659 Sheridan, W. F.._67S Sharp, Partridge & Co 687 Siebreeht, Geo. C 078 Siggers & Sig- gers 686 Skidelsky, S. S. & Co 671 Small, J. H. & Sons 673 Smith, P. J 678 Smith & Co., E. D 060 Smith & Hemen- way Co 666 Page Smith, W.&T.C0.667 Smyth, Wm. J.. 672 Stamford Seed & Nursery Co. 671-674 Stearns, A. T. Lumber Co 686 Storrs & Harri- son 660 Stumpp, Geo. M.672 Stumpp & Wal- ter Co 685 Totty, Chas. H..660 Thorburn, J. M. & Co .671 Traendly & Schenck 678 United Refriger- ating & Ice Machine Co 675 Valentine, J. A.. 672 Vincent, R., Jr., & Sons Co 659 Van Asscho, P. . .687 Wants, For Sale.684 Ward, R. M. & Co 660 Warendorff, A. & Co 672 Weber, F. C 673 Welch Bros 676 Whittier & Co., W. B. 667 Wood Bros 660 Woodruff, S. D. & Son 671 Woodrow & Mar- ketos 679 Young, A. L 079 Young. John . . .678 i'oung & Nugent. 072 ZInn, J. A 673 Zvolanek, Ant. C'.670 For BUYERS' DIRBGTORY AND READY REFEREIieE RUIDE, See Pagee 680, 681, 682, 683 660 HORTICULTURE May 2, 1914 Miscellaneous Stock A few Items every florist needs. For complete list send for catalog No. B. Send as your list of wants. CAIiADIUU ESCDIjBNTDM — Good bulbs with sound centers: 5 to 7 in. circum- ference, J2.00 per 100; 7 to 9 In. circumference, $3.00 per 100; 9 to 11 In. cir- cumference, $6.00 per 100. BBOOmA, TKBEBOUS BOOTED — Bulbs large from one of Belgium's best grow- ers: Single Separate colors, $2.50 per 100, $22.50 per 1000; Single Mixed colors, $2.25 per 100, $20.00 per 1000; Double Separate colors, $4.50 per 100, $40.00 per 1000; Double Mixed colors, $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. OliOXINIAB — Fine sound bulbs In separate colors, $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. RHODODENDRONS — A flue lot of hardy sorts. In plants full of buds and with good foliage, IS In. high, 8 to 12 buds, $9.00 per doz.; 24 In. high, 12 to 14 buds, $12.00 per dor. AZAX-EA MOLLIS — Bushy, well budded plants, 15 to 18 In. high, $35.00 per dozen. DUTCHMAN'S PIPE — Aristolochla Sipho, tops 4 ft. long, a grand vine for shade and cold exposure, $3.50 per dozen, $25.00 per 100. KAONOEIA — Fine well budded plants, with ball of earth, burfapped ; all varie- ties. White, Plnli and Red, 4 to 5 ft. high, $1.50 each. Stellata or Halleana, early star shaped white, 2% to 3 ft. high, at $1.50 each. BNGL,ISH IVT — Two or more shoots, 3 ft long, $12.00 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co. Painesville, O. F'ERIMS FOR DIS Afl the Tarieties. Sturdy little stock, onsarpassed qnality. Aoy quantity, selection as ordered '" BIRDS' IMEST F'ERNS ASPLENIUM NIDUS-AVIS Largest Stock of Young Plants in America A. M. DAVENPORT, WATERTOWN, MASS. PALMSTFERNS and DECORATIVE PLANTS JOMIM SOOTT RuMand Road anil E. 4-Sth St., TWettho*. use Be»• ^, Weetiiwkeo MrtH . wUnLnnLnn, p. O M I. IMioIiiii. N. 1. ROBERT CRAIG CO. POSES, PALI>1S. and Xo\elties in Decorative Plantfl. MARKET and 49th STREETS, PHILADELPHIA, PA. 100,000 Geraniums iT^'p-^f. S. A. Nutt, Poltevlne, Grant, Rlcard, Buchner, F.nvorlte. Montmort, Doyle, Viaud, ptc. .$-J.JO per 100; $20.(K> per 1000. 214-iDCh Heliotropes, 3 varieties; Lan- tanas. C varieties: Marguerites. 3 varieties, $2.7.''i per 100; .i;2.").0n per 1000. Corrp spniiilcnce s:(4i<-ite-inch pots 1.50 10.00 Aconitum Napellus Bicolor, S^/^-incb pots 1.50 10.00 Anchusa. Drnpmore Variety, 4-inch pots 1.50 10.00 Anchuca Opal. 4-inch pots 1.50 10.00 Ancliuha, Perry's Variety, 4-inch pots 1.50 lO.OO .Vnemone Japonlca Alba, 3-inch pots 1.00 7.00 Anemone Japonica Rubra, 3-incb pots 1.00 7.00 Anemone Japonica Kosea Superba, 3-Inch pots... 1.00 7.00 Anemone Japonica Whirlwind, 3-inch pots 1.00 7.00 Artemisia Lactiflora (new), 4-inch pots 1.50 10.00 Artemisia Stellariana, 3-inch pot.s 85 6.00 Asclepias Tuherosa. strong roots 1.00 7.00 Asters. Hardy (Michaeim.is Daisies), In variety, 3-inch pots 1.00 7.00 Rnltonia Asteroides .Tnd Latisquama, Sl^-lnch pots .85 6.00 rulllrhoe Involucrata, 3>4-lnch pots 1.00 7.00 Centaurea .Montana, 4-inch pots 1.-5 8.00 Ccntaurea Jlontana Alba, 4-inch pots 1.25 8.00 Clir.vsantliemunis, Hardy Pompons, 25 varieties, 2y4-Inch pots 60 4.00 Chrysanthemums, Shasta Daisy, 3-lneh pots 85 6.00 ( lir.\saiitliemum». Shasta Daisy Alaska, 3-lnch pots 1.50 10.00 Clematis Davidiana, 3-inch pots 85 6.00 Clematis Recta, 4-inch pots 1.50 12.00 Convallaria (Liiy of the Vailey), clumps 2.00 15.00 Coreopsis LAnceolata Oranditlora, 4-lnch pots 85 6.00 Delphinium Belladonna, 3-inch pots 1.50 12.00 Uclpbinium Cbinense, 3-inch pots 85 6.00 Delphinium Chinense Album, 3-inch pots 85 6.00 Delphinium I'ormosum, 3'A-inch pots 85 6.00 Delphinium, Gold Medal Hybrids, 3V4-inch pots. 1.25 10.00 DIctanmns Fraxinella Alba, strong roots.. ^ 1.25 8.00 Dictamnus Fraxinella Rubra, strong roots 1.25 8.00 Dielvtra Spectahilis, strong roots 1.25 8.00 Diuitalis Cloxlni.Tflora, in variety, 4-lnch pots.. .85 6.00 Dornnlcums, in variety, 3-inch pots ., 1.25 8.00 Eupatorium Aeeratoides, SVo-inch pots 1.00 7.00 Rupatorium Ccclestinum, 3-lnch pots 1.00 7.00 Harrtv Ferns, in variety, 3 and 4-inch pots 1.50 10.00 Feverfew Little Gem, 3-inch pots 85 6.00 Funkia Coerulea, strong roots 88 8.00 Per doz. Funkia Subcordata (irandiilora, white, strong roots 1.25 FVnkia Undulata Aledia Picta, variegated, strong roots $1.25 Gaillardia Grnnum, 4-inch pots 1.00 Helenium Autumnale Rubrum, 3-inch pots 1.50 Helenium .Autumnale Kivcrton Beauty, 3-inch pots 1.50 Helianthus (Hardy .Suntiowi>is),in variety, 3-in. pots .85 Heliopsis Pitcheriana, 4-inc!l pots 1.00 Heliopsis Pitcheriana Semi-plena, 4-inch pots.... 1.00 Uemerocallis. in variety, strong plants 85 Heuchera Sanguinea, 3-lnch pots 1.50 Hollyhocks, l>oul>le, in separate <-olors, strong pi'ts 1.50 Hollyhocks, Double, in ciioice mixture, strung pits 1.25 Hollyhocks, Single, in clioiie mixture, strong pints 1.50 Hollyhocks, Allegheny, in choice mix., strong pl'uts 1.50 Iris Germanica, choice named, strong plants 85 Iris Germanica, line mixture, strong plants 60 Iris K.-empferi, choice named, strong plants 1.25 Iris Kiempferi, fine mixture, strong plants 1.00 Lobelia Cardinalis, 3-inch pots 85 Lupinus Polyphyllus, 5-inch pots 1.50 Luplnus Polyphyllus Albus. 5-inch pots 1.50 Lupinus Polyphyllus Moerheimi, 5-inch potS 2.,^)0 Lychnis Chaloedonica, 3-inch pots 1.00 Lychnis Viscaria Splendens, 4-inch pots 1.25 Lysimachia Clethroides, 4-inch pots 1.00 Lythrum Roseum Superbum. 4-inch pots 1.00 Lythrum Roseum, Perry's Variety, 4-inch pots... 2.50 Mertensia Virginica, 3-inch pots 1.25 Monarda Didyma, 4-Inch pots 85 Monarda Didyma Rosea, 4-inch pots 85 Monarda Didyma Splendens, 4-inch pots 85 Monarda Didyma Cambridge Scarlet, 4-Inch pots. .85 Nierembergia Rivularis, 3-inch pots 1.25 Oenothera (Evening Primrose), in var'ty, 3-In. pots 1.00 Papaver Orientate, named varieties, 4-Inch pots.. 1.50 Papaver Orientate, choice mixture, 4-inch pots 1.00 Papaver Nudicaule, choice mixture. 3-inch pots.. .85 Pentstemon Barbatus Torreyli, 4-inch pots 1.00 Physostegia Virginica, 4-inch pots 85 Phygostegia Virginica Alba. 4-lnch pots 85 Physostegia Virginica Speciosa. 4-inch pots 85 Pinks, Hardy, choice mixed seedlings, 3V4-ln- POts .75 Plat.vcodon. blue and white, strong roots 85 Plumbago Larpentae, 3-inch puts 1.00 Phlox, best varieties, strong plants 75 Phlox Suhulata Rosea, 3i/>-inch pots i5 Phlox Divaricata Canadensis, 3-inch pots 1.00 Primula Verls Superba, 3-ineh pots j. 1.50 Primula Vulgaris (Hardy English Primrose), 3- Inch pots .• • • • • • l-OO Pyrethrum Hybridum. Double, white, pink, crlm- son, 5-inch pots 2.50 Pyrethrum Uliglnosum Stellatum, 3M>-Ineh pots.. 1.50 Rudbeckia Golden Glow, strong plants .85 Rudheckia Purpurea, 3-inch pots 1.00 Saxifraga (Megaaea), In variety, 4-Inch pots 2.00 Scabiosa Caucasica, blue and white, 3-Inch pots.. 1.25 Sedum Spectabile, 4-inch pots 1.00 Sedum Spectabile Brilliant, 4-lnch pots 1.50 Senecio Clivorum, 4-inch pots 2.00 Spiriea Aruncus, clumps IjO Spir.-ea Palmata, 4-lnch pots 1.2S Spir.-ea Palmata Elegans. clumps l.-g Spir:ea CImaria fl. pl., 4-lnch pots l.^S Spirica Venusta, 3V<-lnch pots 1-5 Statics Latifolia, 3-lnch pots................ 1-0" Stokesia Cyanea, blue and white, 3-lnch pots l.oo Sweet Williams, 4-Inch pots -.•r-L :'" ,fX Thalictruni Aquilegifolium Album, 4-Inch Dots.. 1.50 Thalictrum Aquilegifolium Atropurpuroum, 4-inch pots J, , . Tritoma Pfltzeri, strong divisions. Tritoma Tvarla Grandiflora, strong dlvlRlons.. 1.50 1.25 1.25 Valeriana ( oc«»i«r» gAJI J08K OAUV^mVIA NEW CROP SEEDS FOR FI.ORISTS . Ask for 1914 CataloKoe* Joseph Breck & Sons Corp. Seedsmen 47.^4 No. Market St.. BOSTON, yiAflS. Whan writing lo odveiliitt* t mdty mm ntfonUORTICULTVRE. New Price List of^My Winter Flowering Spencer Sweet Peas WIEL SOON BE OITT I( you are interested in this line, send your name ANT. C. ZVOLANEK Lotnpoc^ CaL CHILDS' GLADIOLI Send for List JOHN LEWIS CHILDS FLOWERFIELD, L. I., N. Y, New York, April 2», 1914. horticulture Publishing Co., Gentlemen — All sold out of Cold Storage Valley therefore please cut out our ad. until we have a chance to get up a new one. Yours truly, Corp. of Chas. F. Meyer. May 2, 1914 HORTICULTURE 671 > FARQUHAR'S EVERGREEN LAWN GRASS S€ED In making or renovating a lawn, much depends on the Gras>« Seed Mixture used. Why not have the best? Our Lawn Grass Mixtures are all ccmposed of the finest quality seeds, and undei normal conditions, should produce the best results. The formulas used are the result of a lifelong experience with grasses adapted to lawn making in this country. Special Mixtures for — Shady Places, Putting Greens, Fair GrccDS, Sea SLore, Tennis Coorts, Terraces Catalogue on application R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., Boston, Mass. SOW EARLY SEASONABLE SEEDS STOCKS, ASTERS, VINCA, VERBENA, CYCLAMEN, CINERARIA, SWEET PEAS, ETC. Write for 1914 Itluttratrd Catalogue BURN ITT E SEEDSMEN 98 Chambers St., NEW YORK PEAS, BEANS, RADISH ) ,, , ,. _^. . .. « . « J / (irowers for the Trade and all Garden Seeds ) L-t-^ „0.«0W.KIN«« the Trade ,^^ ^^v SEED CO ««BBT. CBXCAOO ONION SETS Write f»r Priees LAWN GRASS SEED WHOLESALE ONLY J. OLIVER JOHNSON, litlNo.leivittSt.UkktrrL. Sti. CHICAGO, ILL. Braslan Urge wholesale growers of ONiaN, inTUCE. CIRROT, RADISH. PUSHIP, PARSLEY, CaERf . ENDIVE. LEEK. SALSIFV and SWECT PUS. Seed Growers SAN JOSE. CALIFORNIA .Company Write for 1914 Contracting Prices S. S. SKIDELSKY & CO. BULBS, PLANTS and SEEDS 1218 Betz BIdg., Philadelphia Cotalogue on application GARDEN SEED BEET, CARROT, PARSNIP, RADISH and GARDEN PEA SEED In variety : also other Items of tbe short crop of this past season. ■■ well an a full line of Garden Seeds, will b« qnot«d you npon application to S. D. I00B8UFF t SONS 82 Dey St.,'N£W YORK •ad OBANeK. CONM. "SEEDS WITH A LINEAGE" Seeds with a generatloa of flneat flowers and vegetables back •f tham — carefully selected— really t«st«d. Write today for Catelos. CARTERS TESTED SEEDS, Inc. 166 Chamber of Commerce Bldf. Boston, Maes. Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA BLUE 1,I8T OF WIIOtESAI-E PRICBSS MAU,ED ONLY TO THOSE WHO PtANT FOB PBOFIT. PAEONIES $10.00 per lOO In five colors WHITE CRIMSON ROSE. PINK CARMINE TUBEROSES Dwarf Double Pearl. Extra larg» size $10.00 per 1000 Gladioli and Tigridias All the leading varieties. Prlcea. on application "The ■>••* rcUaM* issta" U BMeIii7 St. (T-W> iraw TOBK. K. T. New Crop Seeds FOB FIX>RI8T8 AXD OARDENBBJSI. SALVIA — Spleadens. ASTERS— AU varietlaa. TKRBKNA— SWKET PBA*. Bead Ust of mkBto. Stamford Seed & Nursery Co., 43. AUaitic St. STAUFOKD, OOMIf. Place your order now for Ayres' WiBtar Flowering SWEET PEA SEED S. BRY50N AYR.es CO. "Jf^iunvne^ Siutei Pea SpeciaUat^* J. BOLGIANO & SON WHOLESALE FIELD AND GARDEN ErtsUUhed 101S Writt For Our Ltm Pnc— LIOHT, PRATT mmA ELLICOTT BALTHMOnC, MD. •72 HORTICULTUEE May 2, 1914 JOHN BREITMEYER'S =SONS= Cor. Broadway and Gratiot Aves. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs . . , Higli Grade Cut Blooms W« cover all Michigan pnintH and g-ood •ecitoDs of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Members FlorihtN' Tel«*Kraph DeUverj AHBOclatlon. HESS & SWOBODA rLORISTS TdephoDrB ISOl and I, 1082 1415 Farnum St., OIVIA,H,A, IMEB. SEND ALBANY ORDERS TO FRED. A. DANKER 40 Maiden Lane, Albany, N. Y. Member Floriits' Teleeraph DeUverj. WILLIAM J. SMYTH Cor. Michigan Are. and Slst St., CHICAGO, ILL. Wember Florists' Telepraph Delivery Abbo.) We sblp to all points in Illinois and lotra. PkHis : Mdine 880 Aldini 8S1 Aldint 882. SAMUEL MURRAY Kansas City, Mo. 913 Grand Ave. Member of the Florists' Telegrraph Delivery. lU Ordirs Given Prompt and Cariful Attention "« Park Floral Co. J. A. VALENTINE Pre*. Member Florliti' Teleeraph DellTcry. DENVER, COLORADO BBChester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue, N. ■"* f**>B' 5o6- Long DiM. BeU Pha« arSi) MMKbera Floriiu Tclc«raph Dolnciy "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, incoa>otat«a ST. PAUL, MINN. Of Interest to Retail Florists NEW FLOWER STORES. Muncy, Pa.— Stanley Bryfogle, Main street. Portland, Ore.— F. S. Spalding. 249 Alder street. Brooklyn, N. Y.— James Conlon, 46 Smith street. St. Louis, Mo.— Edward G. Sedivec, 2610 Cherol^ee street. Albert Lea, Minn. — Mrs. Margaret Ryan, West Clark street. White Plains, N. Y.— Victor Kosu- bow and A. Krapish, 123 Main street. ES I STEAMER DEPARTURES Allen Vnmidian, Boston -IJlisgow May 13 American St. Paul. N. Y.-Soiitli:iinptnn..M:iv S 5t. Louis, N. Y.-Soiithnmpfnn..Ma'y W Atlantic Transport Minnen-aslia, N Y.-Lunilnn. . .May |i Minnehaha, N. Y. -London May 10 Cunard Pranconia, Boston-Liverpool. .May 1" -ampania, N. Y. -Liverpool May .''. Iverni.T, N. Y.-Mediterran'n. . .May 7 French France, N. Y.-Havre Mav fi Caroline, N. Y.-Havre Mav 9 Chicago, N. Y.-Havre Mav <) La Lorraine, N Y.-Havre May l.'J Hamburg-American Rhaetia. Boston-Hambnrer. May Ksn. Ang. Vic, N. Y.-Hamb'g.Mav Pres. Grant. N. Y.-Hamhurg. .Maj- HolIand-America New Am'dam, N. Y.-Rot'dam.Mav Noordam. N. Y. -Rotterdam. . .May North German Lloyd Kr. Wilhelm II. N. Y.-Rremen.Mav rtr Knrfoerst. N. Y.-Bremen. .May SeydJilz, N. Y.-Bremen Mnv KngAlbert. N. Y.-Mprtlter'n.Maj- Red Star Kroonland, N. Y. -Antwerp.. Mav Finland. N. Y.-Antwerp Ma.v White Star WHITE S'l'AR Baltic, N. Y.-Liverpool May .^Jympic, N. Y.-Sonthampton..Ma'v .ymric, Boston-Liverpool Mav rlV.'"' «• Y-Liyerpool MaV Lretlc, Boston-Mediterranean May VISITttRS' REGISTER. New Yorlc— U. J. Virgin, New Or- leans, La. Boston— Robt. Shoch, representing Rice Co., Phila., Pa. Cincinnati, O. — Bernhard W Schwartz of Lehmaier, Schwartz & Co., New Yorlj. Chicago— Wm. Metzger, Wenona 111.; Julius Dilloff, representing Schloss Bros., New York; Walter Mott, rep- resenting Benj. Hammond, Beacon N. Y.; A. C. Rott, Joliet, 111.; Mr' Kleckner and Son. Battle Creek, Mich ■ Sam'l Graff, with the Art Floral Co' Columbus, 0.; John A. Evans, Rich- mond, Ind.; H. B. Rine, Humboldt, la.; A. Priggooris of the Alpha Floral Co., Lansing, Mich.; Chas. J. Pass North Platte, Neb.; Henry J. Weber' Joliet, 111.; Peter Breit, Phair, Tex ' ALEX. MeCONNELL 611 FIFTH AVENUE NEW YORK CITY Telegraphic orders forwarded to «nT part of the United States, C.ild" tud 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 Deliv fries Must be frepaid Reference or cash must arrompaay all orders from unknown correspondent*. Cable Address. ALEXCONNKLl.. GEORGE M. STUMPP 761 Hfth Ave., Cor. L SStb St NEW YORK CITY DAVID CLARKE'S SONS Deliver orders from any part o< the couury M New York City Or OUT-GOING STEAMERS Write or Telegrapk 2139-2141 Broadway, . New YoA Telephone 1652-lSU Colmmbas Established in4 FLORIST N. E. Cor. ♦« Si. 4 MsdiMn ATeaae, N. T. City (Member Florists' Telegraph DeUvery Aiso.) Flower, shipped on aU Steamers. Special Coneaoo. teie^ "t")' '"«5 cities o( EuropE^d the SSSi Colonies. Telegraph and Cable addres., DardsB " NEW YORK CITY AND VICINITY A. ^A/^ARE:lMOORF-F- Pr^'5,1? T^n""^- Reasonable Prices. Prompt Delivery of Steamer Orders. 1193 Broadway, My Only Store YOUNG & NUGENT 42 West 28 St, NEW YORK "FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH" THE ROSERY 23 STEUBEN ST. BAIMY, r>i. v. FLOWER DEUVERIES FOR ALBAMT AND VICTNTTY ~~~'* Member. Florias" Telegraph Delivery FLOWERS delivered promptly in Buffalo, Niagara Falls, East Aurora, Lockport, Tonawanda, Lancaster and other Western New York cities and towns. 304 Main Street .. . ^ BUFFALO, N. Y. Members FIori.u' Telegraph Delivery A»ociatioD May 2. 1914 H 0 K T I C U L T U li E 673 THE FLORIST SUPPLY HOUSE OF AMERICA KEEP USING THE PENNY POT COVERS If your plants require dressing and trimming at Easter time, wouldn't your plants require the same attention and finish at all times? Your plant will look better and please your customer when dressed in one of our Penny Pot Covers. All the good shades. Write us now for them. See pages 6y§-6j9 for Script Letters and Special Cycas Announcement. H. BAYERSDORFER & CO., ^llffA^rL^Hirrl. HEW ENGLAND FLOWER DELIVERIES Send flower orders for delivery In ItOHton and all New England points to THOS. F. GALVIN 126 Tremont St., Boston WASHINGTON, D. C. GUDE'S Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. OUOE 8P0S.CD FLORISTS GEORGE H. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Ave. and L St., N. W. WASHINGTON, D. C. WASHINGTON- 91S F ST. N. W. F. H. KRAMER Aato delivery of Designs and Flowers to any address in Washington. Stock and Work First Class New York. Washington, D. C. J. H. SMALL & SONS FLORISTS NEW YORK, WASHINGTON. D. C. 1153 Broadway, Cor. 15th & H. Sts. AND WALDORF-ASTORIA. AIA4NT, N. Y. Flowers or Design Work DELIVERED IN ALBANY AND VICINITY ON TELEGRAPHIC ORDER 11 NORTH PEARL STREET, ALBANY, N.Y. ST. LOUIS, MO. FRED C. WEBER 4326-28 Olive St. Mttmitr Ftorists TeU^aph ^Delivery Asiociation ir^TiCS INITIA LS. IV€ have one store only Flowers by Telegraph Leading Retail Florists Listed by Towns for Ready Reference. Orders transferred by telegram or otherwise to any of the firms whose address is here given will be promptly and prop- erly filled and delivered. v.— Fred Danker, 40 A1Ij:iii.v. .\, M:iier of FlorlaU' Telegraph } May 2, IS14 HORTICULTURE 67« THE FLORIST SUPPLY HOUSE OF AMERICA If it's Good Gold or Purple Paper Letters you want at a small price, then order from us Only one Quality and that the best =^===^=== SCRIPT LETTERS Gold Script, Plain Purple Script, Purple Velour Script, $2.50 per 100 Words Prices are for lots of 1000 Assorted Letters Gold Paper ter8. $3.50 1000. Gold Letters, *5.S0 per 1000. Mother of Pearl I^etters, $4.00 per 1000. Gold Paper Let- ters, $2.50 per 1000. Purple Paper Letters, $3.60 per 1000. No. 2 No. 1 H. See pages 673-679 for Pot Cover* and Special Cycas Announcement, BAYERSDORFER & CO., 'plit^A':PH,V:r^. them away. The telephone and tele- graph companies, for instance, have seen the signs, and are taking an ab- solutely different course. The retailers should follow the ex- ample of the telephone and telegraph companies and other public service corporations in this line; they should take the public into their confidence, state the facts as they are, get public sentiment for instead of against them, and then all this talk of eliminating the middleman will be as a passing breeze to the mountain. Cut out the mystery, don't let people think you are making a hundred per cent profit when you really only make ten. Use tact and common sense, of course, but you have nothing to lose and everything to gain by taking the public into your confidence, by being frank and open and honest. — The Southern Merchant. Milwaukee, Wis. — The Kummer Floral Co. had their first anniversary and formal opening of their new store at 1261-65 Hopkins street on Sunday, April 26. Connected with the store are two greenhouses and a propagat- ing house and it is evident that this young firm is on the direct road to prosperity. KOMADA BROS. M&nuf acturers of all Kinds of WIRE DESIGNS and FLORISTS SUPPLIES 1008 Vine SL, PHILADELPHIA, PA. PHILADELPHIA NOTES. Frank M. Ross, one of the most en- terprising of our retailers, reports bet- ter and bigger business every month this season. He devotes his time to hustling and leaves the Black Hand methods of killing competition to those who have little else to do. L. W. C. Tuthill of New York City will be the speaker at the Florists' Club meeting May 5, and will give the growers all the latest wrinkles in how to build better, and increase their ef- ficiency and economy in flower and plant production, so as to be able to make enough to retire on at a reasonable old age — say about 50 — not to Oslerize it too much. George H. Cooke was a recent vis- itor, having come through from Wash- ington to Philadephia to procure sup- plies for a big event which a New York City family was holding in the National Capital. It was the ex-Sen- ator's birthday, but the good lady said she could not celebrate in Manhattan, as she much preferred the more artis- tic way the floral decorations were handled by Cooke, in Washington. Hard on New York! Pennock Bros, had a big event in Washington last Saturday — a wedding. We asked if they had been cutting prices. No; got more than the Washington fel- lows asked. Hard on Washington! Next. Commendation. Mr. James Bray, San Jose, Cal., has written a letter of commendation, strongly complimenting the staff of HoRTicuLTUKE all along the line and commenting especially on the high- grade of the horticultural articles — which he thinks away ahead of any- thing attempted so far in trade jour- nalism. He also joins emphatically in the opinion of a recent article by our Philadelphia corresfjondent that the gardeners are but Salf paid, that the men rich enough to have a gardener should be educated up to the point ot starting at the minimum of $100. Re- spectfully referred to M. C. Ebel who called the P. C. an outsider after 38 years active service. How long has M. C. E. been in the business? THE EMPLOYEES' RESOLVE. How will this do? I, Ignatius, being of sound mind (of korse) do hereby and heron declare that during this Year, I will: 1st. Smile when the stenographer comes in. 2nd. Smile and look busy when the boss comes in. 3rd. Smile and get busy when a customer comes in. 4th. That I will servo the public so well that when a customer goes out he will say au revoir, but not good bye. 5th. That I will try to convince every last one of you that we want to do bizness with you and that you wlH save time, money and nerve force by doing bizness with us. Cth. That I will prove all this to you with your kind permission. — The Southern Merchant. Florist's Refrigerators Display Cases, Storage Rooms. Store Fixtnres. Ask for Cataloe X2. UNITED REFRIGERATOR & ICE MACHINE CO., Kenosha, Wis. ■^76 HORTICULTURE May 2, 1914 $1.00 to $3.00 per dozen Beauties are plentiful and of splendid quality. Mostly specials, stems 36 inches and over and they are the best for size and color, GKEEN LEICOTHOES, LONQ. 1000. $6.60 GREEN LEICOTHOES. 12 IN. LONG, 1000, ¥3.00 The Leo Co, 12«i* ^d Race sTts.. PHI LA DELPHI A Mention HORTICDLTUBB when writing. inmtytMtMtnmMytt Order Your Memorial Day Flowers, Plants and Supplies Early. Get Your Young Stock Now, to Grow On for Next Season. All Choice Plants, Seeds and Roots may be procured from the Adver- tisers in this Paper. THE BEST LETTERS FOR FLORISTS USE THOSE MADE BY THE Boston Florist Letter Co. M FKABL ST. BOSTON N. F. McCarthy, Mcr. Block Letters, $2.00 per 100. Script Letters, $3.00 per 100. Order direct or buy from yoar locsl •vypiy dealer. IumIhI on baving tbe BOSTON iB.erlptlon., Bmblems, etc. Always In Stock. BUY BOSTON FLOWERS N. F. McCarthy & co., 112 Arch St., 31 Otis St. BOSTON'S BEST HOUSE CHICAGO CARNATION CO. A. T. PYFER, Manager 30 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO, ILL Wired Toothpicks Manufactured by W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. 10,000 11.75. eo,000....f7.60. Sample tree For Bale by dealers. E.G.HILLCO. Wholesale Florists FRI^IHIVIOIM^, IPi^. Please menUen Hertleeltai* whaa POEHLMANN BROS. CO, I Supply of Best Cat Flowers all the Year Around 72-74 EAST RANDOLPH ST., - CHICAGO. If Interested, send ns yoar name and addrea. for our weekly price lUt. WELCH BROS. CO. AMERICAN BEAUTY. KILLARNEY. RICHMOND, MARYLAND AND ALL THE SUPERIOR ROSES. ULY OF THE VALLEY, CARNATIONS, ORCHIDS BEST PRODUCED 226 Devonshire Street^ Boston, Maoo. WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS — ^"^"^^ Roses Am. Beauty, Special '* *' Fancy and Extra No.i Killaroey, Extra " Ordinary Richmond, Hillingdon, Extra ** " Ordinary . . M ary 1 an d,, War d,Taft, Sunburst, Ex. *' " *• '* Ordinary Russell. Shawyer Carnations, Fancy .■. " Ordinary Cattleyas Lilies, LoDgiflorum Calbs Lily of the Valley Wallflower Snapdragon Daffodils Tulips Violets Pansies Mignonette. Daises, white and yellow Sweet Peas Lilacs, per bunch Gardenias Adiantum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus, Strings (too).. " " & Spren. (loo bchs.) . . CINCINNATI April 27 95.00 20.00 10.00 5-00 2.00 6.00 3.00 to 6.00 to 4.00 to 2.00 1.50 40.00 8.00 6.00 3.00 4.00 1. 00 2.00 •75 4.00 1. 00 •5° 25.00 to 40.00 25.00 30.00 25.00 15.00 8.00 4.00 8.00 6.00 8.00 6.00 300 2.00 50.00 12.00 8.00 4.00 8.00 2.00 3.00 1. 00 6.00 1.50 1. 00 40.00 1.50 15.00 50.00 50.00 CHICAGO April 27 25.00 1500 13. 00 6.00 2.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 3.00 1.50 40.00 5.00 5.00 3.00 8.00 2.00 2.00 .50 1. 00 5.00 1. 00 35.00 1.00 I2.00 40.00 3500 to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to 35.00 25.00 20.00 8.00 5-00 8.00 6.00 8.00 6.00 3 00 9.00 50.00 8.00 8.00 400 12.00 3.00 4.00 •75 '•25 8.CO 1.25 z.oo 1. 00 30.00 1.25 15.00 60.00 50.00 PRICES — Per 100 TO DEALERS ONLY BUFFALO PITTSBURG April 27 April 30 15.00 B.oo 6.00 3.00 6.00 3 00 6.00 3.00 z.oo 1.50 40.00 8.00 8.0c 3-00 4.00 t.oo 1.00 ■50 .30 2.00 1. 00 ■50 25-00 20.00 15.00 8.00 5.00 8.00 5.00 2.50 2.00 50.00 10.00 10.00 4.00 7.00 2.00 3. 00 .60 .50 4.00 1.50 1. 00 .50 to 40.00 35OO I.3S 15.00 60.00 50.00 30.00 13. 00 6.00 6 00 2.00 6.00 2.00 6.00 3.00 30< i5-« to.o 4.0 3.<» 3.0* I 00 to 60 00 to 75.o» 6 00 to i2.oe H.oo 2.00 1. 00 6.00 z.oo 1. 00 -50 .50 4.00 to 3. 00 to .50 to to to to 4.00 3.00 8.00 3.0* •75 1. 00 6,am 4.00 i.»5 ao.oo to 40.00 35.00 30.00 1.95 30.0* 50.00 50.00 PETER REIIIBERG~ I WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS 37 RANDOLPH STREET - - - . CHICAGO, ILL. CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MAMUFACTURKNS PHILADELPHIA. PA. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, Inc. WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS ConslKnments Solicited Hardy Fancy Fern Our Specialty 38-40 BROADWAY, DETROIT, MICH May 2, 1914 HOETICULTURE 67r The Best Pocket Pruner for the Flower Store As the llhistiation shows, this Is a spring: pruner with catch, and is a hnndv size for the pocliet. Just the thing for trimminj; strong flower stems. Six inches in length. Best •-h'cl, nicltci finish. Per Pair 85c by Mail Postpaid FOR MOTHERS' DAY l:iri will li;ivi more IIi;iti eii"u;,'ti to n We want to Impress upon every flor- ist to strongly recommend to his customers other flowers (of which we ii|i|ilics) tluiu just white c.irnations. This will help the business far citlier w.iv, as the supply of white carnations cannot lie increased m.l. EVERYTHING IN RIBBONS We carry one of the largest and most varied stocks of Kilil.oiis pertaiuln,s to the florist liuslness of any house in the <-(»unIry. If you have not received one of our new catalogues, ;Mlvisc"ns and wc will niiiii you one at once. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO. The Wholesale Florists of Philadelphia NKW YORK 117 West 28th St. PHIL.\DEI-PHIA ir>(l«-ll!20 Ludlow St. BALTIMORE Franklin and St. Paul St. WASHINGTON 1216 H St., N. W. ^OAult-^ Flower Market Reports yyiaOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS — TRADE While the situation still BOSTON remains very unsatisfac- tory as a general propo- sition there are indirations of a little improvement which, it is hoped, is the forerunner of a better state or affairs. Carnations are the first to feel the fa- voring breeze and have made a credit- able advance in regular rates. This is due as much to the shortening up of the product as to any other cause; if a normal demand should come there would be a shortage. Roses are still very plentiful and quality excellent but prices are low. Lilies are sold for whatever they will bring — which is ex- ceedingly low, less than the price of carnations as a rule but there are a few fancy blooms that bring a good figure in small orders. Cattleyas are up to a strong position but gardenias seem badly demoralized. Good sweet peas sell very well. Violets are about over, only a few Lady Campbells being lii evidence. Quietness has prevailed BUFFALO throughout the whole past week; in fact, stock had to be forced upon the buyers, as everything was too plentiful for the wholesalers' comfort. There is a heavy supply of carnations, also roses, the largest portion being white. Or- chid had no outlet. There are plenty of good sweet peas, Beauties of all grades, lilies and snapdragons with very little sale. Violets continue good though sales do not warrant large shipments; lily of the valley is only in normal supply, but there are fine pansies, daisies, swainsona, mignonette, wallflowers and other stock which the merchant has to select from. A good quantity of tulips, daffodils and other bulbous stock helped to fill the mar- ket. Unless something unfor- CHICAGO seen comes to use up the roses or to stop their present rate of production a glut seems likely to occur. The amount now coming into this market is larger than can be handled under ordinary cir- cumstances and the price has declined perceptibly. Carnations, on the con- trary, are being used up daily and the orders now in for Mothers' Day are many times the number likely to be available. There are plenty of Ameri- PRICES — P«r 100 TO DEALERS ONLY Roses Am. Beauty, Special '• " Fancy and Extra No. I ICillamey, Extra " Ordinary Richmond, Hillingdon, Extra '* " Ordinary Maryland, Ward, Taft, Sunburst, Extra . ** *' " " Ordinary Russell, Shawyer Carnations, Fancy '* Ordinary Cattleyas Lilies. I.oQgiflorum Callas Lily of the Valley Wallflower Snapdragon Daffodils Tulips Violets Pansies • . Mignonette Dasies, white and yellow bweel Peas Lilacs, per bunch Gardenias . Adiantum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus, Strings (loo) " " & Spren, (loo Bchs.) BOSTON April 30 •5° i.oo ■ 50 ■'5 ■25 •50 .40 75 'O 12.00 to 35.00 to 35.00 30.00 S.oo 5.00 2,00 5.00 3.00 6.00 9.00 10.00 3.00 1.50 50.00 5 00 6.00 3.00 3.00 6.00 3.00 3.00 .40 •50 4.00 I.OO •75 12.00 1.00 15.00 50.00 35.00 ST. LOUIS April 27 15.00 8.00 5.00 3.00 5.00 s.oo 5.00 2.00 1.50 ■75 40.00 6.00 6.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 .30 1.00 4.00 1.00 .20 1.00 13.00 35.00 15.00 2^.00 iB.oo lO.OD 6.00 300 6.00 6^oo 3.00 3. CO 1.00 50.00 s.oo 800 4.00 4.00 3.00 3,00 •35 a. 00 5.00 s.oo ■ 35 ■25 1.35 15.00 50.00 35.00 15.00 B.oo PHILA. April 37 to 17 to to 3. 00 6.00 3.00 5.00 3.00 500 2.50 1.00 40.00 6.00 2.00 1.00 3.00 2.00 •50 ■50 4.00 to 25.00 25.00 3.00 6.00 5.o» 6.00 I3.0S 3.0c 1.50 5o.oe 10.00 1.50 3.50 s.oo 5.00 3.CO 1.00 1.00 13.CO I.OO' 50.« 35-« can Beauties, and in all lengths and of excellent quality. Bulbous stock is thinning out. Easter lilies and Callas are far it advance of demand. Lily of the valley is coming in sufficient supply for the weddings and corsage bouquets, which seem a part of spring. Spanish iris and snapdragons are sell- ing fairly well. Sweet peas have drop- ped to about one-half the price of a month ago and then do not move fast. Wild ferns are the only scarce article in the market. This market is in the CINCINNATI throes of oversupply and consequent low prices. As far as the demand itself is concerned there is no possible ground for complaint for there is an active call for flowers. It is the super- abundance of flowers that is causing the present condition. The retailers who have any kind of business at all are having a chance to reap a good harvest while it lasts. The crowding that began with the heavy receipts of lilies immediately after Easter is con- tinuing because of the steady heavy production of this flower and a steady increase in the size of the cut of other flowers. Roses are more than able to take care of all calls for them. The American Beauty cut is also pro- portionately large. Out door bulbous stock is plentiful and includes many blooms of quality. Callas continue in a good supply. Carnations are, in comparison to other flowers, selling up better than any of them, because the cut is more or less limited Things are progresa- NEW YORK ing quite slowly In the direction of bet- ter conditions. The heavy production continues to encumber the market and the influx of lilacs and bulbous flowers from southern sources, where they are C Continued on pa£e byq) McALPiNE ca McDonald Wholesale Florists 256 Devonshire Street, - - - Boston, Mass.. Telephone Fort Hill 3630-3631 678 HOETICULTUKE May B, 1914 H. E. FROMENT Wholesale Commlaslon Florist, Choice Cut Flowers, n Wcat Z«tb St. NEW TOBK TalcphonM: 2260, ttOl, Madison Sqnare. Moore, Hentz & Nash Wholesale Commission Florists 85 and 57 West 26th Streot New York tfclephone No. 766 MmLUou Square — WM. P. FORD — I Wholesale Florist 107 W. 28tii Street, NEW YORK Call and inipeot tbe Best EsUbllshment In tbe Wboleaale Flower District. GEO. C. SIEBRhCHT WHOLESALE FLORIST CONSIGNMENS SOLICITED I (JWj MADISON sa. NEW YORK ^OHN YOUNG SS WEST 28th STREET NEW YORK CITY Cotui^ments Solicited Phone 7362 Madison Square THE KERVAN COMPANY F«raa» Moaa'Si, Wild SmlUx, GsUu, L—rethoe, Palmetto, Cyeas, t»«th fresh cat and prepared. lAWral. Hemlock, all Decorating Everrreeiu. ■a{ai Mxs.. 119 W. 28 St., New York RCED (SL KELLER 122 West 25th St., New York Florists' Supplies We mantifaotur*- all our IbbI Designs, Baskets, Wire Work & Novelties and are dealers in Decorative Glassware, Growers and Florists' Requisites WILLIAM H. KUEBLER Brooklyn's Foramost and Best WHOLESALE COMMISSION HOUSE A First Class Market for all CUT FLOWERS 28 Willonghby SL, BrooUyn, N. Y. M. C. FORD 121 West 28th St., NEW YORK A Foil Line of ALL CUT FLOWERS. V«lq>hoDe, 3870 or 3871 Madison Sqnare GEORGE B.HART WHOLESALE FLORIST 24 Stone St., Rochester, N.Y. p». J. sjmith: Successor to JOHN I. BATNOR Wholesale Commission Florist ^Skc^T*glS?vE^ .4 full line of Choice Cnt Flower Stock for all purposes. Tbe HOME OF THE L,IL,T by the 100. 1000 or lO.OOO. TEL. 1998 MADISON SQUARE 49 Wcst 28tb St., New York City Establiiked 1887 J. K. AL.L IM sun Gang StroBf OLDEST IN YEARS BUT UP-TO-DATE IN SERVICE A SQUARE DEAL. PROMPT RETURNS. MONEY ALWAYS BBASY. 106 WEST 2STH ST., NEW YORK Opens 6 A. M. dally. Telephone, 167 and 4488 Mad. 8q. HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY - THE HIGHEST \/ A I I C V ALWAYS - GRADE OF VML.L.C.T ON HAND GARDENIAS, DAISIES, ROSES AND CARNATIONS ALWAYS ON HAND JAMES McMANUS. wJd"! 105 W. SSth St., New York NEW YORK QCOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only ROSES AND CARNATIONS American Beauty, Special " '* Fancy and Extra No. 1 KUIamey, Extra '* Ordinary Richmond, HiUingdon, Extra " " Ordinary Maryland. Ward, Taft. Sunburst, Extra " •* " " Ordinary. Russell, Shawyer Carnations, t ancy Grade " Ordinary Ust Half of Week First Half of Wnk ending Apr v> beglnniflE Apr. 27 1914 1914 15.00 to 30.00 iS'OO to 35.00 8.00 to so.oo lO.OO to J5-00 2.00 to 8.0a 5.00 to lO.oe 3.00 to 4.00 4.00 to 6.0a •50 to 1. 00 ■50 to 4. OB 3.00 to 6.00 8.00 to 6.00 •50 to 1. 00 ■50 to 9.00 3.00 to 6.00 a. 00 to 6.0* • so to 2.00 -50 to ■ .oe 3.00 to 8.00 4.00 to 8.00 1. 00 to 1.50 e.oo 10 a. 50 • 50 to 1. 00 1. 00 to •.00 Centrally Located, Tke Hub of the Flower Market Section | 0 M AA/^Kiolesale IVIII-.l-i l=-|oris« A. IMG SS and S7 W. 26th Street, NEW YORK Telephone 7062 Madison BADGLEY, RIEDEL & MEYER, Inc. WHOLESALE FLORISTS, 34 West 2Sth St., New York Telephones j J^ I Madison Sqnare CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED ALBANY CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE 76 Maiden Lane, ALBANY, N.Y. THOMAS TRACEY, Mgr. WHOLESALE ONLY SAVE TIME AND MONEY BY SENDING YOUR ORDER TO US - Prices RighL G>nsigninents Solicited. Telephone Connection —MONTREAL FLORAL EXCHANGE, LTD.— ORGANIZED FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CANADIAN TRADK. CUT FLOWERS AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. Home-Krown Stock a Specialty. STRICTLY WHOLESALE; NOTHING SOLB AT RETAIL. Ample reference furnished as to etandin? and Onanclal ability of the eompaay. 123 MANSFIELD STREET, MONTREAL, P. Q. WALTER F. SHERIDAN Wholesale Commission Dealer in CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 133 West 28th Street, New York Telephone— 3S32-3533 MadUon Sqtiare Frank H. Traendly Charles Scbenck TRAENDLY & SCHENCK 'WHolesale Florists 131 West 28th St., New Yorh Telephones : 798 and TW Madlaon S(|«ai« CoDSlgDDMOtB BoMcMed May 2, 1914 HOETICULTURE «79 "S-UlBt THE FLORIST r SUPPLY j HOUSE OF^AM ERICA We want you to know that there is plenty of,profit in using- our new finished Cycas — the kind that is ironed, full measurement and width. The only Cycas on the market which is made and sold under this new procees — Color is good and Quality represents its "Standard." All sizes, 4 inches up to 48 inches._ 1000 assorted quoted at Special Pnce/^lVrite ua.^3 F^ " tr'"!?* ia;!w DiSee'pagfes'673-675 for Pot Covers and Script Letters.! ^r?SS H. BAYERSDORFER & CO.JI29 Arch St., Philadelphia^pT. WHOLESALE \rL0RI5T5 '^^u^ie Consfc5.ntr>ent~s ^of/Cff'^cf Flower Market Reports {Coniinned from page bjy) blooming outdoors has a depressing ef- fect on any effort to bring conditions back to normal aftei tlie post-Kaster dilemma. Two tilings are in better shape as a starter, carnations and cat- tleyas. In the case oE each it is the result of a receding crop and not en- tirely due to any better demand. Lil- ies are still at the bottom of the lad- der and they have plenty of company, among which may be classed roses of all varieties in the medium and lower grades. Sweet peas are doing satisfac- torily if of standard quality but there are lots of the other kind and these fare badly. Gardenias are cheap and lack the element of popularity which they enjoyed in the past. Altogether the situation is very unsatisfactory from the wholesalers' angle, but the retailer has a chance to make good money provided he can scare up the buyers. Excessive s u p- PHILADELPHIA plies still rule, and we regret to be unable to report any improvement on general conditions. Roses, carna- tions, lilies and snapdragons are especially abundant. Orchids and gar- denias sell fairly well as do also sweet peas. There is not such a powerful overplus in these. Greenhouse-grown gladioli of the popular varieties like America, Augusta, Brenchleyensis, etc., are coming in sparingly and are clean- ing up nicely at good figures. Spanish iris are one of the few things that meet with ready sale at living prices. Lily of the valley is still a fair propo- sition although the supplies increased towards the end of the past week. There is a fair demand for daisies, but there are far too many of them. Outdoor narcissi liye poeticus, Lang- try and Rarri arrived in big lots, but with little demand — in many cases not enough to pay the expressage. Smilax strings are scarce — as is usual about this time. We do not seem to have been able to regulate that defect here yet, and P. Welch can still smile at us and point with pride to his superior generalship for the Boston market. As- TelephoiM 3860 filadieon Square WOODROW & MARKETOS WHOLESALE Plantsmen and Florists 37 and 39 West 28th St., NEW YORK EDWARD REID WHOLESALE FLORIST 1619-21 RuutcMl SL, PbiUdelphU, Pk. CHOtCE KAUTIES, ORCHIDS, VALLEY, ROSES and all Seasoaabia Varieties of Cat Fiowan William F. Kasting Co. \A/Holosail. 383-387 ELLICOTT ST. lorls-fcs BUFFALO, N. Y. SEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only MISCELLANEOUS Cattleyas • -^ Liliea, Longinorum Callas Uly of the VaUey Wallflower Snapdragon* Daffodils Tulips Violet. Pansies Mignonette Daises, white and yellow Sweet Peas ( per loo bunches) Lilacs (per buQch) Southern Gardenias Adiantum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus, strings (per lOo) & Spv'en (loo bunches). Last Half of Week | ending Apr .25 1 1914 20.00 to 3500 l.OO to 3.00 3.00 to 6.00 2.00 to 3-OD 1.00 to a. 00 1.00 to 4.00 1.00 to 3.00 1.00 to 2, 00 •25 to •so ■»s to .50 •50 to 4.00 .50 to 1.00 6.00 to 8.00 to -33 2.00 to 15.00 .50 to 1. 00 16.00 to 25.00 20.00 to 50.00 15.00 to 50.00 First Half of Wul betiiMnii Apr. 27 1914 15.00 1.00 3.00 3.00 I. Go 2.00 1.50 1.50 ■'5 •25 2. 00 1. 00 4.00 2.00 .50 15.00 35.00 15.00 y>xm 3.00 6.0* 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 •»5 •5° «■<■ "•5» 8.C0 ■33 i6.oe •75 25.00 50,00 35^00 paragus plumosus is much more pleii tiful than it was a few weeks ago. There is an un- WASHINGTON usually heavy sup- ply of fiowers in the market at the present time and it is said that not in many years has the glut been so heavy. Prices are asked but the dealers are often glad to take just about what is offered to them. While some American Beauty roses are bringing a fair price, the average run is moving at less than $3 per dozen while in quantity lots the price is almost that much per hundred. No quotations are being made on the av- erage run of roses and these are being sold almost without count, but there is some little demand for good quality Richmond, Radiance and Killarney roses at a fair price. Cattleyas form the only scarcity and there are not enough of these to fill all demands with the result that the price has gone up. Carnations can be had at as low as $7,511 per thousand and the bottom has dropped out of the sweet pea mar- ket, this flower bringing as low as $2 per thousand. Violets are well off the market although they are being offered on the streets as usual. We were greatly surprised when .lohn McKenzie, the well known plant and llower grower of North Cambridge, iMass . handed in the advertisement which appears in this issue offering his establishment for sale, for it is no secret that .Jolin has made money there and the place is exceptionally well located and in good order. But flower-growing is not big enough now for his ambitions and his successor tliere will get a rare bargain in conse- quence. ROBERT J. DYSART PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT AND AUDITOK .Simple methods of correct accounfinff especially ailapted for florists' ii!.e. BOOKS BALANCED AND ADJUSTED Merchants Bank BuildJncr •I) STATE ST. BOSTON Telephone Main 68 <80 HOETICULTUEE May i. 1914 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 Hated under this classification without charge. Reference to Uat ot ▲dTerttsers 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 la communication with reliable dealers. ACCOUNTANT R. J. Dysart, 40 State St., Boston. For p,age see List of Advertisers. AMPEI.OPSIS Ampelopsts Veitchii — Largest stock of 2-5-ear tr:insplantefl in tlie United States. AH sizes up to strong 3-ft. plant. Send for prices before placing your order else- wliere. CHAS. BLACK, Higlitstown, N. J. APHINE Apbine Mfg. Co., Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. APHIS PUNK Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. ASPARAGUS J. E. Felthousen, Schenectady, N. T. For page see List ot Advertisers. Asparagus Plumosus — Fine 3-ln., $4.00 per 100. Cash, please. J. W. MILLER, Shiremanstown, Pa. AUCUBA Aucuba japonica, bushy plants, 35c. to $2.50 eacb. JULIUS ROEHRS CO.. Rutherford. N. J. AZALEAS P. Ouwerkerk. Hoboken, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Leuthy & Co., Roslindale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Otto Heinecken, New York City. For page see List ot Advertisers. John McKenzie, No. Cambridge. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. • Storrs & Ilanisnn Co., I'ainesville, O. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Scbultheis, College Point, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. BARRIE FORCING FRAME Geo. N. Barrle, Brookline, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. BAY TREES McHntchison & Co., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. August Rolker & Sons, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. BAY TREES— Standard and Pyramids. All sizes. Price List on demand. JULIUS ECEHRS CO., Rutherford. N. J. BEDDING PLANTS R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. For page see List ot Advertisers. Breck-Robinson Nurseries, Lexington, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. John McKenzie, No. Cambridge, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell. Conn. For page see List of Advertisers. BEGONIAS BEGONIAS Lorraine, Cincinnati and Florence Davenport. 2Vi in. pots. De- livery from May 15th. JULIUS ROEHRS CO., Rutherford, N. J. Storrs & Harrison Co,, Painesville, O. For page see List of Advertisers. BOILERS Krcescheil Bros. Co., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. King Construction Co.. North Tonawanda, N. y. "King Ideal" Boiler. For page see List of Advertisers. Hltchlngs & Co., New York City. Lord & Burnbam Co., New York City. 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., Milwaukee, Wis. BOX TREES BOX TREES— Standards, Pyramids and Bush. In various sizes. Price List on demand. JULIUS ROEHRS CO., Ruther- ford, N. J. BOXWOOD TREES Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. BULBS AND TUBERS J. M. Thorburn & Co.. New York City. Gladioli and Tigridias. For page see List of Advertisers. Michell's Seed House, Philadelphia,, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Ralph W. Ward & Co.. New York City. Lily Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Boddington, New York City. For page see List ot Advertisers. John Lewis Childs, Flowerfleld, L. I., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Henderson & Co., Chicago, III. Lilium Giganteum. For page see List of Advertisers. August Rolker & Sons, New York City. Holland and Japan Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Skidelsky & Co., Phlladelt)hla, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. Schwake & Co., New York City. HorticuHural Importers and Exporters. For page see List of Advertisers. C. KEUR & SONS, HILLEGOM, Holland. Bulbs of all descriptions. Write for prices. NEW YORK Branch, 8-10 Bridge St. CANNAS 108 of the best varieties. Send for new Complete Canna Book, just out. THE CONARD & JONES COMPANY, West Grove, Pa. CARNATIONS P. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette, Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. CARNATION PLANTS — From 2H-in. pots. 1000 Commudore. $50.00. FRANK P. PUTNAM, P. O. Box 12, Lowell, Mass. CARNATION STAPLE Split carnations quickly, easily and cheaply mended. Pillsbury's Carnation Staple. 2000 for $1.00 post paid. I. L. PILLSBUUY, Galesburg. 111. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Elmer D. Smith & Co.. Adrian, Mich. Chrysanthemum Novelties for 1914. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Wood Bros., Flshkill, N. Y. f'brysanthemums Rooted Cuttings. For page see List of Advertisers. CHRYSANTHEJIUM ROOTED CUT- TIN'(;S--Alife Salomon, $7.00 per ino. $60.00 per 1000; Chas. Razer, M. BonnaCton, M. Dean, Lynnwood Hall, Chrysolora and other leading market sorts, $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. WM. SWAYNB, Kennett Sq., Pa. Strong Rooted Chrysanthemum Cuttings, 250 of one variety at 1000 rate. Opah. Pa- cific Supreme, IVic $10 per 1000: Presi- dent Taft, Wm. Duckham, Golden Age, Y'ellow BonnaCfon. Robt. Halliday, October Frost, Winnie Baily, IVic $12.50 per 1000: White Bonnaffon, Mad. J. Nonin, Maud Dean, Early Snow, Alice Byron, Dr. En- guehard, Black Hawk. Culling fordli, 2c, $15 per KKK): I'hrvsdlora. 2'J-TS " A. Leuthy & Co., Perkins St. Nurseries. Eoslindale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Robert~CraignCo., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. John Scott, Brooklyn. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers^ Woodrow & Marketos, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Keller Co., Inc., Brooklyn and White- stone, L. I., N. Y. For page see List ot^ Advertisers. S.~S. Skidelsky~& Co. Philadelphia. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Schultheisr~College Point. N. Y. For page see List of Adveilisers. Cobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. DRACAENAS J. E. Felthoasen, Schenectady, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. EXGLISH IVY J. E. Felthousen, Schenectady. N. Y'. For page see List of Advertisers. TERNS A. Leuthy & Co.. Roslindale. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. II. II. BaFrows &~Son, Whitman, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. John Scott, Brooklyn. N. 1'. For page see List of Advertisers. Robert Craig Co.. Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. A. M. Davenport. Watertown. Mass. Ferns for Dishes: Bird's Nest Ferns. I^ur page see List of Advertisers. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington. N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. John McKenzie, No. Cambridge, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Ernest Oechslin, River Forest, 111. Ferns for Dishes. For page see List of Advertisers. FEBTrLIZEBS 20th Century Plant Food Co.. Beverly. Mass. Cocoanut Fibre Soil. For page see List of Advertisers. Pulverized Manure Co., Chicago, III. Wizard Brand Cattle Manure. For page see List of Advertisers. Hudson Carbon Co., Ballston Spa. X. Y. Davidges' Special Phosphorus. For page see List of Advertisers. Stumpp & Walter Co.. Xew York City. Scotch Soot. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. Elliott & Sons, New Y'ork City. Rams Head Guano. For page see List of Advertisers. The Plantlife Co., Xew York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS' LETTERS Boston Florist Letter Co.. Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. H. Bayersdorfer & Co.. Philadelphia, Pa. Quality Script Letters. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES N. F. McCarthy & Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. M. Rice Cd.. Philadelphia. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Reed & Keller, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co.. Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. i'or page see List of Advertisers. Welch Bros. Co.. Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Komada Bros.. Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWER POTS E. Allan Peirce. Walthara. JLiss. Peirce Paper Flower Pot. For page see List of Advertisers. W. H. Ernest, Washington, D. C. Washington. D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. A. H. Hews & Co., Cambridge. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Hilflnger Bros.. Ft. Edward, N. Y. For pag^ see List of Advertisers. rrxGiNE Aphine Mfg. Co., Madison, N. ,T. For page see List of Advertisers. GALAX Michigan Cut Flower Co., Detroit. Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. GERANIUMS R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co. White Marsh, Md. For page see List of Advertisers. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. .1. For page see List of Advertisers. John McKenzie, No. Cambridge. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Geraniums — S. A. Nutt. extra stroni:. branched. .3-in., $.3.00 per 100; 4-in.. branched in bud and bloom. $5.00 oer 100. Cash with order, please. J. M. & C. L. BACKUS, Groton. Tomp. Co., N. Y. GL.\DIOLrS Groff's mixed, light colors. 1-in.. .$5.00 per 1000. Groffl's hybrids, mixed, all col- ors, 1-in.. $5.00 per 1000. C. PEIRCE, Dighton. .Mass. Gladiolus Princeps. Aachell's Seed House, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List ofAdvertisers. _ John Lewis Childs. -Flowerfleld, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Thorbum & Co.. New Y'ork City. For page see List of Advertisers. GLASS Sharp, Partridge & Co., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers^ Parshclsky Bros., Inc.. Brooklyn. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Greenhouse glass, lowest prices. .JOHN- STON GLASS CO.. Hartford City, Ind. GL.ASS CUTTERS Smith & Hemenway Co.. New York City. Red Devil Glass Cutter. For page see List of Advertisers. GLAZING POINTS H. A. Dreer. Philadelphia. Pa. Peerless Glazing Point. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE BUILDING JIATERI.\L 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. GRKENHOUSE BUILDING M.ATERIAL Continuetl Frank Van Assche, Jersey City. N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Metropolitan Material Co., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. S. .Jacobs & Sons. Brooklyn, N. Y. Lord & Burnham Co.. New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. ... GKEEXHOUSB 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. Frank Van Assche, Jersey City, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Pierson U-Bar Co.. New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Mcliopulitan Material Co.. Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Hitchings & Co.. New York City^ ^ Lord & Burnham Co.. New York City. For page see List of Advertisers^_ Foleji Greenhouse Manuf. Co.. Chicago, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE AND VERANDA SHADING W. H. Dugan, New Eochelle, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. GUTTERS King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. Y. King Channel Gutter. For page see List of Advertisers. Metropolitan Material Co.. Brooklyn, N. Y. Iron Gutters. For page see List of Advertisers. HAUL INSURANCE Florists' Hail Asso. of America. J. G. Esler, Saddle River, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. HARDY lERNS AND GREEN GOODS Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. The Kervan Co., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. HEATING APPARATUS Kropschell Bros. Co., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Burnham Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. HELIOTROPES Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. ^^E Felthousen, Schenectady. N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS Everything in Hardy Perennials. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Bay' State Nurseries. No. Abington. Mass. " For page see List of Advertisers. P Ouwerkerk. Hoboken, N. J. For page_see List of Advertisers. Robliink' &""Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For pjige__see_Jast__of_Advertisers^_^ New England Nurseries Co^. Bedford, Mass. "OkTTown Nur.series. M. P. Haendler, Prop., South Natick. Mass. For page_see_List^f^ Advertisers. B'reck'^Robinson Nurseries. Lexington, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. HOT-BED SASH A T Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. ■ Tarshelskv Bros., Brooklyn, N. Y'. For page see List of Advertisers. I,,, id A: Burnham Co.. New York City. For page see List of Advertisers^ HOSE H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture •682 HORTICULTUEE May 2, 1914 INSECTICIOES ^phine Manufacturing Co., Madison, N. J. Aphine and Fungine. For page see List of Advertisers. Lemon Oil Co., Baltimore, Md. Standard Insecticides. For page see List of Advertisers. Nicotine Mfg. Co.. St. Louis, Mo. Aphis Punk and Nikoteen. For paee see List of Advertisers. Plantlife Co., New York Citv. Plantlife. For page see List of Advertisers. Kentucky Tobacco Product Co., Louis- ville, K.v. "Nico-Fume." For page see List of Advertisers. Hammond's Paint & Slug Shot Works, Beacon, N. Y. IRRIGATION SFRINKL.ER J. P. Campbell, Jacksonville, Fla. IVV German Ivy, 2 to 21^ in. pots, extra heavy cool grown stock, 2c. Satisfaction guaranteed. S. E. PEOSSER, Warrens- burg, N. Y. 1 KENTIAS Joseph Heacock Co., Wyncote, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. lAWN MOWERS Coldwell I^awn Mower Co., Xewburgh, N. Y. LAURCS Laurus Ccrasus: Bush, 35c. -1^1.00 each; Standards, $7..50-$10.W each; Pyramids, $5.00-$7.50 each. JULIUS ROEHRS CO., Rutherford, N. J. LEMON OIL Lemon Oil Co., Baltimore, Md. For page see List of Advertisers. LILY BULBS Chas. Schwake & Co., New York City. Horticultural Importers and Exporters For page see List of Advertisere. R. M. Ward & Co., New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS August Rolker *fe Sons, New York City. For page see List of Adverti.'iers. McHutchison & Co., New York City. Berlin Valley Pips. For page see List of Advertisers. , Otto Heinecken, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. F. Meyer, New York City. Fottler, Fiske, Rawson Co., Boston, Mass. SIARGCERITES AloDZo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. MASTICA F. 0. Pierce Co., New Y'ork City. For page see List of Advertisci-s. MISCELLANEOUS STOCK The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio, For page see List of Advertisers. MOONVINES Godfrey Aschmann, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisei-s. NATIONAL NURSERYMAN National Nurseryman Publishiug Co., Inc., Rochester, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. "NICO-FUME" JKentncky Tobacco Product Co., Louis- ville, Ky. For page see lAst of Advertisers. NIKOTEEN Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. NIKOTIANA Aphine Mfg. Co., Madison, N. J. 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 Abington, Mass. Hard.v, Northern Grown Stock. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Framingham Nurseries, Framingham, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. August Rolker & Sons, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Breck-Robinson Nurseries, Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Otto Heinecken, New Y'ork City. For page see List of Advertisers. Old Town Nurseries, M. P. Haendler, Prop., South Natick, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Eastern Nurseries, Jamaica Plain, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Manning Nurseries, No. Wilmington, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. New England Nurseries Co., Bedford. Mass. Robin Hill Nurseries, Chelmsford, Mass. Large Specimen Evergreen and Deciduous Trees. 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. For page see List of Advertisers. Sander, St. Albans, England. Importer, Exporter, Growers, Hybridists, For page see List of Advertisers. Freeman Orchid Co., Fall River, ilass. For page see List of Advertisers. PALMS, ETC. A. Leuthy & Co., Roslindale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. 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. August Rolker & Sons, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Otto Heinecken, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers." PANSY PLANTS 125,(Xii) large, stocky (September trans- planted), fleld-grown, blooming pansv plants; Henry Mette's strain, all salable stock, satisfaction guaranteed, $1.00 per 100, $10.00 per 1000. Cash. BRILL CEL- ERY GARDENS. Kalamazoo, Mich. .500,000 fleld-grown Pansies in bud and bloom ; grown from seed of my own rais- ing and is the re.sult of twenty years' care- ful breeding. Gash, please. "LEONARD COUSINS, JR., Concord Jet., Mass. PEONIES. J. M. Thorburn & Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Peonies. The world's greatest collection 1200 sorts. Send for list. C. BETSCHER Canal Dover, O. ' PECKY CYPRESS BENCHES A. T. Steams Lumber Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. PHOENIX Phoenix Canariensis, tine large plants. $7.50-$35.00 each. JULIUS ROEHRS CO., Rutherford, N. J. PIPE AND FITTINGS Kroeschell Bros. Co., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. King Construction Company, N. Tonawanda, N. Y. Shelf Brackets and Pipe Hangers. For page see List of Advertisers. PLANT AND BULB IMPORTS Chas. Schwake & Co., New York City For page see List of Advertisers. .\ugust Rolker & Sons, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. McHutchison & Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Otto Heinecken, New York. 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 TUBS H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. "Riverton Special." For page see List of Advertisers. FOINSETTIA PULCHEBRIUA A. Schulthels, College I"olnt, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. RAFFIA McHutchison & Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. REFRIGERATORS FOR FLORISTS United Refrigerator & Ice Machine Co., Kenosha, Wis. United Ice Machines. For page see List of Advertisers. RHODODENDRONS P. Ouwerkerk, lloboken, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Otto Heinecken, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Framingham Nurseries, Framingham, Mass. For page see List of Advei'tisers. Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. For page see List of Advertisers. RIBBONS AND CHIFFONS S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. ROSES P. Ouwerkerk, 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 Koses. For page see List of Advertisers. W. H. Elliott, Brighton, Mass. Young Rose Stock of High Quality. For page see List of Advertisers. Bay State Nurseries, North Abington, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Eastern Nurseries, Jamaica Plain, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. August Rolker & Sons, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Framingham Nurseries, Framingham, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. For page see List of Advertisers. Breck-Robinson Nurseries, Lexington, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Send for complete list of strong two- year field plants of Choicest Roses. THE CONARD & JONES COMPANY, West Grove, Pa. For List of Advertisers See Page 659 May 2, 1914 HORTICULTUEE 683 SAI.VIAS Salvia Bonfire, fine 2-in., $2.00 per 100. Cash. J. W. MILLER, Shireiuapstown, Pa. Salvias— Bonfire, strong, healtbv plants, 2-ln. pots, $2.00 per 100; Sin. pots, $3.00 ,per 100. J. HENRY BARTRAM, Lans- ■ downe. Pa. SCOTCH HEATHER Eastern Nurseries, Jamaica Plain, Mass. SEED GROWERS Leonard Seed Co., Chicago, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. California Seed Growers' Association, San Jose, Cal. For page see List of Advertisers. 'Braslan Seed Growers Co., San Jose, Cal. For page see List of Advertisers. SEEDS Carter's Tested Seeds. Boston, Mass., and London, England. "Seeds with a Lineage." For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons, Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Bolgiano & Son, Baltimore, Md. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. Schwake & Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Michell's Seed House, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. "■W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Boston, Mass. Evergreen Lawn Grass Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Thorburn & Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Leonard Seed Co., Chicago, HI. .Peas, Beans, Radish and all Garden Seeds. For page see Liist of Advertisers^ Arthur T. Boddington, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. S. Bryson Ayrcs Co., Independence, JIo. Sweet Peas. For page see List of Advertisers. Loechner & Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. T. J. Grey Co., Boston, Mass. Seeds for Florists. For page see List of Advertisers. S. D. Woodruff & Sons, New York. Garden Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. Ant. C. Zvolanek, Lompoc, Cal. Winter Flowering Sweet Pea Seed. For page see List ofAdvertisers. J. Oliver Johnson, Wicker Park Station, Chicago, 111. Lawn Grass Seed. Burnett Bros., New Y'ork City. Seasonable Seeds. For page see List of Advertisers. ■ Stamford Seed & Nursery Co., Stamford, Conn. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Skidelsky & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Kelway & Son, Langport, England. Garden, Farm and Flower Seeds. Fottler, Fiske & Rawson Co., Boston, Mass. SICG SHOT Hammond's Paint & Slug Shot Works, Beacon, N. Y. SNAPDRAGONS G. S. Hamsburg, Somcrsworth, N. H. SNAPDRAGONS— 10,000 Rooted Cuttings, Silver Pink, Yellow and White, $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. WM. SWAYNE, Ken- nett Sq., Pa. SPHAGNUM MOSS. Live Sphagnum moss, orchid peat and ■ orchid basket always on hand. LAGER . & HURBELL, Summit, N. J. STOVE PLANTS Orchids — Largest stock in the country- Stove plants and Crotous. finest collection. JULIUS ROEHRS CO., Rutherford, N. J. SWEET PEA SEED Arthur T. Boddington, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Ant. C. Zvolanek, Lompoc, Calif. For page see List of Advertisers. S. Bryson Ayres Co., Sunnyslope, Independence, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. VEGETABLE PLANTS Vegetable Plants, Tomatoes, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Celery, Egg Plant, Cheshire pigs, and Guernsey cattle, blooded stock. Write for pamphlet. GIRDLE RIDGE, Farm Dept., Katonaji, N. Y. VENTILATING APPARATUS The Advance Co., Richmond, Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. Quaker City Machine Co., Richmond, Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. VER»IICIDES '^ Aphine Mfg. Co., Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. WEED KILLER Pino-Lyptol Chemical Co., New York City. WIRED TOOTHPICKS W. J. Cowee, Berlin, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. WLREWORK Reed & Keller, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Komada Bros., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Wirework. Write for our catalogue. HOLTON & HUNKEL CO., Milwaukee, Wis. WILLIAM E. HEILSCHBR'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. Baltimore The S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., Franklin and St. Paul Sts. 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 page see List of Advertisers. Brooklyn Wm. H. Kuebler, 28 Willoughby St. For page see List of Advertisers. Buffalo, N. T. William F. Kasting Co., 383-87 Ellicott St. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Peter Reinberg, 37 Randolph St. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Carnation Co., 30 E. Randolph St. For page see List of Advertisers. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, HI. 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. WHOLES.\LE FLORISTS— Continued New York H. E. Froment, 57 W. 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. James McManus, 105 W. 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. W. F. Sheridan, 133 W. 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. P. J. Smith, 49 West 28th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Moore, Hentz & Nash, 55 and 57 W. 26th St. For page see List of Advertisers. Charles Millang, 55 and 57 West 26th St. For page see List of Advertisers. W. P. Ford, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Traendly & Schenck, 131 W. 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. The S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., 117 West 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. Badgley, Rledel & Meyer, Inc., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Woodrow & Marketos, 37 & 39 West 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers^ J. K. Allen, 106 W. 28th St. For page see Listof Adyertisers. George C.'Siebrecht, 109 W. 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. John Young, 53 West 28th St. For page see List of Advertlsers^_ ^m7 C. Ford, 121 West 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. B. S. Slinn, Jr., 55 and 57 West 26th St. Philadelphia Leo. Nlessen Co., 12th and Race Sts. For page see List of Advertisers^^ Edward Reid, 1619-21 Ranstead St. For page see List of Advertisers. The S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., 1008-12 Ludlow St. For page see List of Advertisers. Richmond, Ind. E. G. Hill Co. For page see List of Advertisers. Rochester, N. T. George B. Hart, 24 Stone St. For page see List of Advertisers. Washington The S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., 1216 H St., N. W. For page see List of Advertisers. New Offers In This Issue FERTILIZER Millwood Farm, Framingham, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE SHADING E. A. Lippman. Morristown, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. PHLOX AND IRIS Eastern Nurseries, Jamaica Plain, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. POCKET PRUNER S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. PROSPEROUS ESTABLISHMENT FOR SALE John McKenzie, No. Cambridge, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. SCRIPT LETTERS— POT COVERS— CYCAS H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. WHOLESALE FLORISTS McAlpine & McDonald. Boston. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. In writing to Advertisers Icindly mention Horticulture 684 HORTICULTUKE May 2, 1914 i^oi« HEWS STANDARD POTS us... POT MAKERS FOR 140 YEARS llAiriRI n< LARGEST MANUFACTURERS Pearson Street LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y. WRITE FOR CATALOGUE AND DISCOUNTS A. H. HEWS & CO., Inc. Main Office and Factories CAMBRIDGE. MASS. GREENHOUSES BUILDING OR CON- TEMPLATED. Monson, Conn. — W. H. Pease, one house. Jackson, Tenn. — Murray Sands, house, 2fix70. Bloomington, III. — Edward Hemp- stead, one house. Morris, III. — Morris Floral Company, two rose houses. Wellesley, Mass. — A. F. Capers, King house, 40x27.5. St. Louis, Mo.— Otto Koenig, 6463 Florissant avenue, one house. Moorehead, Minn.— W. R. Briggs, North Ninth street, one house. NEWS NOTES. Chester, Va.— Mrs. Fulmer, of Hooli- ston, has leased the Colton greenhouse on Fifth street. Bath, N. Y. — DeGroat & Stewart secured a tract of land here and will specialize in gladioli. Farmington, Ma«s. — George Rice has purchased the greenhouses and other property of Norris F. Comley, Bedford street, Lexington. Farmingdale, N. Y.— The Kramer Bros., have sold their property and florist business. They have not yet decided where to locate. Taunton, Mass. — F. W. Willard has purchased the interest of his partner, W. Williams, and will continue the Taunton Greenhouses alone. PEIRCE PAPER FLOWER POT Replaces clay pot for transferring and delivery of plants without daniagre. Under ordinary Rrowin^ conditions will last two months or more in a greenhouse, making; them available tor Krowinjf many small plants. Received a Certificate of Merit from the Society of Americti^n Florists and Ornamental Horticultnrists, Minneapolis, AugTist, 1913. Only paper pot ever so recognized. Ask your seedsman or supply house. If they do not keep them, send direct. Made in Standard sizes, 2 inch to 6 inch inclusive. Samples famished fre«. E. Allan Peirce 401 Oaks Road Waltham, Mass, DREER'S "Riverton Special" Plant Tub No. Di.im. Ea. Doz. 100 10 20 in. $1.45 $16.00 $130.00 20 18 in. 1..30 14.00 115.00 30 16 in. 1.00 11.25 92.00 40 14 in. .65 7.00 56.00 50 12 in. .45 5.00 40.00 flO 10 in. .38 4.00 32.00 70 8 In. ..30 3.50 2aoo M;inuf:nt!irL'(l for us pxolusively. The best tub ever introduced. The neateat, lightest and L'lieapfst. I'aiuted green, with electric welded hoops. The four largest sizes have drop handles. HENRY A. DREER, Seeds, Plants, Bulbs, and Supplies, 714 chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. &^kg lECTICli no ODOR 6iarinteed under the Insecticide Act. I91II. Striil Ni. 321 Save your plants and trees. Just the thing for Greenhouse and outdoor use. Destroys Mealy Bug. Brown and While Scale, Thrip, Red Spider. Black and Green Fly, Mites. Ants, Insects on Rose-bushes, Carnations, etc. without injury to plants and without odor. Used according to di- rections our standard Insecticide will prevent ravages on your crops bv insects. Non-poisonous and liannless 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 - . 2Soj Pint - - 40ot Qurt - • 75« % Gallon, S!.25i Gallon, 12.00; 5 GalloB Gao. S9 10 Gallon Can - - S17.00 Dilute with -water y^ to SO Parts Far Sato by Ssedsnen and Florists* Sopply Hoisos If you cannot obtain this from your supply bouse write us direct Lemon Oil Company Dept. K 420 W. Lexington St., Baltimore, Md. Directions on every package per crate: 2000 1% In. @ $6.00 500 4 IBOO 2 " 4.88 456 4% 1500 214 " " 5.25 320 5 1500 2% " " 6.00 210 5V4 1000 3 " " 5.00 144 6 800 3% '• ■* 6.80 120 7 60 8 1000 READY PACKED CBATE8 STANDARD FLOWER POTS AND BULB PANS can be shipped at an hour's notice. Price In. @ $4.50 " ^ 5.24 " " 4.51 " " 3.78 " " 3.16 " " 4.20 " " 3.00 HILFINGER BROS. Pottery, Fort Edward, N.Y. August Rolker & Sons, 51 Barclay St., N. Y. City, A{enU Oin SPFIUin — luemstaweuiil IraleEiport E. Allan Peirce is enthusiastic over his business in paper flower pots, for which he credits his advertising in HoRTicri.Ti-itK with its full share, v/hich includes substantial orders from as far from home as Seattle, Wash., and several Montana towns. He has been at times ten days behind hand in filling orders but now has caught up and can furnish any quantity desired at short notice. The set-off in the bot- tom of his pots, leaving a rim to raise the pot from the bench is especially appreciated by bedding plant growers. WANTS, FOR SALE, ETC. Advertleements in this colamn one cent a word. Initials count as words. Cash with order. All correspondence addressed "Care HORTICrrLTURB" shonid be sent to 11 Hamilton Place, Boson. HELP WANTED W.^N'i'ED — Assistant to gardener. Man- who understands bedding oul. State wages desired. Address South Shore Greenhouses, Cohasset, iMass. SITUATIONS WANTED SITUATION WANTED by practical~aor"- ist and gardener; good grower; capable of taking full charge of private or commer- cial place. Age 32; 15' years' experience. References as to ability and character. Address W. R., care of HORTICULTURE. FOR SALE Prosperous Establi^linient For Sate One of the best commercial establish- ments around Boston. Ten houses fully stocked. Will turn over nice wholesale trade to buyer. Easy terms. Going into other business. JOHN McKENZIE North Cambridge, M ass. FOB 8ALB — Freib from factory, new; 10 X 12, 16 X 18, 16 X 24, doable thick. A and B qnalltles. Market dropped. Now Is the time to buy and save money. PAB- 8HKLSKY BEOS., INC., 215-217 HaT»- ■eyor St., Brooklyn. N. Y. FOR SALE — A nice residence; 9 rooms; having all latest Improvements — city water, steam hejit, electricity; two wells; three greenhouses; across from a Cemetery. Very suitable for a florist. Address J. P. THEVBl, Norwich, Conn. MISCELLANEOUS W.VNTED- KKW 'iiiuma and 1200 carna- tions. Standard varieties. South Shore- Greenhouses, Cohas.set. Mass. WANTED— To lease, with privilege to buy, retail greenhouses. State full particu- lars. Box 10, Annandale, New York. —STANDARD FLOWER— | If your greenhouses are within 500 mlleg of the Cflpitol, write us, we can i»ave you monev. W. H. ERNEST ^^ S8tb &. M Sts. Wabhington, O. C. <« May 2. 1914 HORTICULTURE 685 LIQUID "NICO-FUNIE" PAPER TMRIF»S, - itVl^mS SPRAYINC-VAPORIZINC-FUMICATINC K SEEIDSIVIEIIM ROR I^RIOEIS Manufactured by THE KENTUCKY TOBACCO PRODUCT CO., Incorporated, Louisville, Ky. PUI^VERIZEO OR SHREDDED CATTLE MANURE Rose and Plant Growers Now Is the time to get Cattle Monure Into your beneb and potting soil. Its peculiar Bctlon and effett cannot be had with anything else, ispleudld quality being packed right now. Order today. The Pulverized Manure Co., ^—gg^ llflNURES PULVERIZED SHEEP MANURE Carnation Growers Can't afford to make beds or set plants without It Wlziird Brand la pure, full strength, weed seeds killed, uniform Hnd reliable. Ask your Supply House for \Viz;ird Brand or write us direct. 31 Union Stock Yards, Chicago NIKOTEEN 30 ff/eSlik* For Spraying APHIS PUNK^For Fumigating ASK YOUR DEALER FOR IT. Guaranteed under the Insecticide Act of IBIO, tJ. 8. No. M. NICOTINE MFG. CO ST. LOUIS, MO. ScotcH Soot Where there Is a hoase that Is jnit full of buds almost ready to show color, nothing will turn better color Into the flowers than a little soot, that can be scattered over the benches before water- ing. The amount applied should not be excessive, as the soot Is very strong and may damage some of the foliage somewhat. Apply Just enough to blacken the surface of the soil in the benches, and let It go at that. Better a little oftener than too much all at once. We offer the genuine in original cwt. Sacks, at: C3.7S per 112 lbs.; $12.60 per 660 lbs. Stumpp & WalterjCo^ 30-32 BarcUylStr'eet. WEW YORK Any individual or lirm who would bo interested in handling manure from a dairy herd, dried to a 12% moisture basis— nothing of value lost from oithcr the solid or liquid manure, the product analyzing as follows: — Nitrouen 3 to 3V4% Phosphoric Acid 8 to 1% Futassiiiin Oxide 2.25 to 3% Organic Matter 75 to 80% Plca.se eomniunicate with MILLWOOD FARM FRAMINGHAM ■ - . MASS. Cocoanut Fibre Soil Thifl is the Real Nature's Hurans. Put It on your lawn this springT' Don't let It barn op, or stand all summer hose In band. Order now tn 100 lb. bagrs. 20tli CENTURY PLANT FOOD CO. 27 t 29 OCEAN ST., BEVERLY. MISS. Ram s Head Guano 100 lbs. $2.oo WM. ELLIOTT & SONS 42 Vesey St., Nevir York pUantlife: PIANTJIFF 'i"^ several advantages over rLHHiLifL liquid Insecticides on the mar- ket. Containing refined tobacco dust it can be used to mix with the soil, acting as an excellent fertilizer, at the same time de- stroyiug worms and insects in the ground hefiire they have a chance to reach the plant. PLANTLIFE ''"^ been founi very effective In Llililii!ii ridding greenhouses of insects by dusting on plants. When dry, use for dusting about once a week. Put up in bulk for greenhouse men; In packages for retail trade. Bag of 100 lbs. $3.50. Let us quote you prices in quantity. 2SI Easi 661I1 Sireet NEW lORK, N, I. The Plantlife Company, BIG eiOOMS and Strong Plants eaaranteed. Mix DAVIDOE'S SPECIAL PH0SPHOKC8 with planting and potting soil. After roots are made, top dress little and often. .$2.(10 ppr ion lbs. Cash with order. HUDSON CARBON CO., Ballston Spa, N. Y. Tlie Recognized Standard Insecticide. W N Craig writes In Florists' Review (March 5th, 1914): "Scale on greenhouse plants Is not easy to get rid of, as dosei which are sufficiently strong to kill the scale will usually disfigure the plants at the same time. I have found APHINE a first-class remedy for scale, and If you will apply It according to directions yoa will kill and loosen the scales, although they will not fall off, as will some other pests." It will only require the hose to wash off dead scale. A remedy that is efficient In destroying scale, will destroy green, black, white fly, red spider, thrips and mealy bug. $1.00 per quart — $2.60 per eallon. FUNGINE wUl destroy mildew, rust and bench fungi. 750 per quart — $2.00 per gallon. VEBUnNE will destroy root magEots, eeL wire and cut worms In the soil. $1.00 per quart — $3.00 per gallon. SCALINE will destroy San Jose and all hard scale and red spider on fruit and ornamental trees and bushes. $1.50 per Gal — 10 Gals. $10.-50 Gals. $37.50 NIKOTIANA— a 12% nicotine for fnml- ffatlng over small lamps or by paintinf on steam pipes. $1.60 per quart — W.50 per eallon. For Sale by Seedsmen. Aphine Manufacturing Co. Manufacturers of Agricultural Chemical* MADISON, N. J. Canadian Agents: Dupny & Fergnaon, Montreal, Que.; Steele, Briggs Seed Co, Ltd., Toronto, Ont. British Distributors: British and Amer- ican Fertilizing Co., Liverpool, Bng. When writing to adveitmeit Undlf mmntian HORTICULTURE. 68G HORTICULTUKE May 2, 1911- Greenhouse Shading AFTER many years of experience In greenhouse work with Lord & Buruham Company, in the glazing and painting department, I am convinced that what is needed most is a good shading, and I am pleased to tell you that I have the real thing which you are all looking for. My shading is beneficial to the paint- ed wood, as it contains nothing but pure linseed oil ; it is also beneficial to the glass, iou will be surprised by the brilliancy left in the glass when the shading is removed. It is very easily Jplied by spray or a soft brush; I prefer the brush. Made up in gallon cans. Colors ; light green, blue and pure white. If .vou will give it a fair trial I am sure you will' agree that it has proven its worth. E. A. LIPPMAN, MORRISTOWN, N.J. KING Iron Frame Greenhouses are the best growing houses and that's what you are looking lor. The unanimous verdict of King Users is that the King is the best producer and the best value ever. Let us send you the names of King owners near you. JUST ASK THEM KING CONSTRUCTION CO. 28 K.in|2*s Road Nortb Tonawanda, N. Y. A lithe Sunlight A II Day Houses You know the import- ance of having proper greenhouse fittings, and a reliable ventilating . equipment in your greenhouse. We manufacture these articles in such a man- ner that we feel per- fectly safe in guaran- teeing our material in every possible manner. It will pay you to in- vestigate. Write us to- day for catalog, prices, etc. ADVANCE CO. Richmond, - Ind. A STIC A USEITNOW^ F.O.PIERCE CO. 12 W. BROADWAY NEW YORK Mastica is elastic and tenacfoaa, adiillt§ of expansion and eontraction. Putty becomea hard and brittle. Broken irlass more ea«il7 removed without breaking of other grlaM as occurs with bard putty. Lasts longer than putty. Easy to apply. THE FLORISTS' BAIL ASSOCIATlOa OF AMERICA, inaorerof 39.000,000 sq. h. o( dl«M For particularm address JobnGL Ester, $K'|f Saddle River, N.J. Those Who Use THE BARRIE FORCING FRAME Are Getting Rhubarb Now These frames placed over rhubarb give a nice early outting before the regular crop, without injury to the plants. This is only one of the many uses of the Barric Forcing Frame. They work for the gardener nine months out of the twelve. GEORGE N. BARRIE, Brookline, Mass, TP YOU ONLY ■*■ KNEW what a gr)od e a V e the M B T R OPOLI- TAN PATENT- ED is, you would use no other. It is made of cast iron and will not ^ *.f rust. That part of your green- house which in other construc- tions is the wealv- est becomes the strongest. Not this aione, it is ice-clearing and carries all the water of con- densation from the inside, and it is so constructed that almost the entire end Jf the bar is exposed to the air, there- by preventing decay. Only one screw, about two inches from the end, is all that is necessary to secure the bars. For side stationary glass, wood headers are absolutely unnecessary, thereby causing no shade. Zinc glass stops are not necessary — the eave is made with a lug to prevent the glass from slip- ping. Let your next house be built with a Metropolitan Patented Iron Wall Construction. You will never regret it. Our price and service are right. METROPOLITAN MATERIAL CO. Patented Greenhouses— Heating Engineers Hotbed Sash, Glass, etc. l392 1414 Metropolitan Ave., BROOKLYN, N. Y. GLASS for GREENHOUSE anfl HOT BED S.4.SHES. Our prices can be had by mail, and It will pay you to get them. We carry the largest stock of Specially Selected Glass in Greater New York and can supply any quantit.y from a box to a oar load on a one day notice, and at Rocls Bottom Prices. PARSHELSKY BROS. Inc. 215-317 Havemeyer St., Broolslyn, N. T. 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 3reer's Peerless^ ''Glazing Points For Greenhoiises Driv* eur ui4 true, becaoae botk bcreli are on the time ilde. Can't twlit and bresLk the fflaw 1q drlrloe. Galvan- ised and will not nuu No riK^ti Off lefu. The PeerleM GUzIde Polat Iiptteoted. Nootbenlllce It. Order from rourdeale^ ot direct from ci. lOM. 7Sc. postpaid, j Samplee free. I XnttT A. DBEEE.l T14 Oteetast Street^ fhilMelpfcU The A. T. STEARNS LUMBER CO. NEPONSET, BOSTON, MASS. Send your business direct to WashinfftoB. Sftve« time and insures better serrice. Personal attention guaranteed. Thirty years active service. SIGGERS & SIGGERS PATENT LAWYERS Box 9, National Union Buildinc Waahington, D. C. May 2, 1914 HOKTICULTURE 687- ^ ^ 1 1 1 I 1^ I IT'S THE REPEAT ORDERS THAT COUNT ALONG last summer we wTote to our Chicago office, asking if there was , any thing of particular in- terest about the orders they had re- cently been booking. The reply was so to the point that we will now hand it on to you. "The most interesting order we have received this month is for three houses for Walter B. Davis Company, at Aurora, 111. "They will be 64 feet wide and 325 feet long. The eave line is 10 feet high and the rafters spaced about 11 feet to centers. They will be dupli- cates of the iron frame house we erected for Mr. Davis last year. NEW YORK 42nd Street Bld«. Oil the three hoiiises 7,5(t(l Ihs. or 3% tons of putty were used on the IX miles of bars — Mi miles of ghiss helil in i>Ia«e by 300,000 tflazin^ braflt^ — *^3!l gallons of wliile paint <»r pretty close to a Ion — 90,(i00 screws, which, if placed end to end, would reach con- siderabl.v over a mile. "a repeat order like this, we believe, says more all by itself than any amount of anvil pounding we can do re- garding the merits of our greenhouses." These Pavis houses were completed some time ago. Mr Davis's opinion is given in that four page ad. in the Exchange and Review of January 31st, 1914. SALES OFFICES: BOSTON PHILADELPHIA CHICAGO ROCHESTER Tremont Bld^. Franklin Bank BIdg. Rookery Bldg. Granite BIdg. TORONTO, CANADA, 12 Queen St., E. FACTORIES : Irvirtgton, N. Y. De« Plaines, 111. I 466 W. Erie Street CHICAGO | FURNimi MID ERECTO Greenhouse Materials IRON or WOOD SASH BARS In all lengths np te 8S feci. Milled to an; detail furDlshed ar wIM turnlsb detalU and cut materials rtadj' far erection. Frank Van Assche/"iTDj;^h.''s:r%t''- JBBSKT CITT. V. t. THE ORIGINAL MAKER OF GREENHOUSE AND VERANDA SHADING Used all over the country by Commercial, Public and Private places. These shades can be rolled on the glass or raised 10 inclies from glass. I can guarantee they will last 15 years or more. Will call at your place on request and bring samples and explain how it works. W. H. DUGAN "' Te^Yfsa^^*^ New Rochelle, N. Y. SHARP, PARTRIDGE & CO. Are Leaders in GREENHOUSE GLASS OUR PRICES WILL PROVE THIS. CHICAGO, ILL. Evans 20th Century Arm Will not twist the shaiting pipe. Three times the power of old style elbow arms Sold only with Evans Challenge Machine l^'n'ie/or free Catalcgve to QUAKER CITY MACHINE CO., Richmond, Ind. Builds Good Creenhonses TRY HIM. THE FOLEY GREENHOUSE MFG. CO. 3275 West Slst Street CHICAGO, III. 688 HORTICULTUEE May 2, 1914 The Greenhqus WHERE in all nature's handiwork is there a bit ot building, so airy and almost invisible in its structural lines, as a cob web? Or one that is anything like as strong in proportion? The lesson in building that we learn from these wonderful nature architects and builders is, that strength is not a question o£ how heavy you build but what you build of, and how you use your building mate- rials. In our first designing of the U-Bar house, we took the spider web as a basis. First we looked about for a way to reduce the size of the necessary structural members and also do away entirely with others. This meant we must have a frame of a strength never before produced. The U-Bar was the answer. It made possible the combining of I . roof bar and rafter in one; while Still keeping the frame down to a cobwebby lightness. It cut the shade way down, but kept the frame strength way up. It was as graceful and airy as the cobweb. It was as strong as the heavily framed houses. The U-Bar does cost more than other constructions. Costs more, sii»P^^ lecause it's worth more. That's the 'uasis on which you buy anything from fertilizers to automobiles. Just why this U-Bar house with its cobwebby frame is worth more, is what we want the opportunity of proving to you. We have a new catalog that is said to be convinc- ing. We wi. be very glad to have you send for it. Or send for us. Or both. U-BAR GREENHOUSES PIER50N U-BAR CO ONE MADISON AVE. HtWXORK. CANADIAN OFFICE. lO PHILLIPS PLACE. MONTREAL Vol. XIX No. IQ MAY 9, 1914 ^^^r^^ HORTICULTURE i »> .y' ^ ^^^t;^^^.^ A House of Phalaenopses MiicRorif-McLnreu Co. Published Every Saturday at 11 Hamilton Place, Boston, Mass. Subscription, $1.00. )a ^>^ 690 HORTICULTUEE May 9, 1914 PHALAENOPSIS for EVERYONE SCHILLERIANA and AMABILIS A house of Amabilis in full bloom at our San Mateo Nursery. Fully 15,000 Flowers were on exhibition Easter when this photo was taken. ines-t Spray OroKiids IVIIVIEIROIAI- LJSE We have just received the largest importation of Phalaenopsis ever sent to America. These arrived in excellent condition, and are ready for immediate shipment. SIZES AND PRICES ON APPLICATION. MacRorie- McLaren Co. 711-714 Westbank Bldg., SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. May 9, 1914 HORTICULTUEE 691 GERAIMIUIVIS We have a quarter of a million of Geraniums in three- inch pots. Good strong topped and branching stock in S. A. Nutt, Mad. Landry, Buchner, Berthe de Presilly, Edmond Blanc, Marq. de Castellane, E. H. Trego, etc. $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. We have a half million in two-inch pots at $2.00 per 100, $18.50 per 1000. R. VINCENT, Jr. & SONS CO., White Marsh, Md. Booked now for VALLEY forcing pip*, LILACS and ROSE plants, for pot growing or for cut ; BULBS from Holland and Japan, all fall delivery. Address AUGUST ROLKER & SUNS, 51 Barclay St., or P.O. Box 752, NEW YORK LOECHNER&.CO. Palms, Azaleas, Etc. 11 Warren St., New York, N. Y. IVrile for quotations Our Motto: The Best The Market Affords CHAS.SCHWAKE&CO.,lnc. Horticultural Importers and Exporters 90-92 West Broadway, New York Place Your Import Orders Now For Fail Delivery, 1914 LIL. GIGANTEUMS AND MULTIFLORUIVIS HOHMANN'S LILY OF THE VALLEY Paper White Narc. & Roman Hyacinths, Dutch Bulbs, English Golden Spur, Azaleas, Palms, Roses, Etc. Write for Prices Page Advauce Co 723 Alba u y Cut Flower Ex 714 Allen, J. K 714 Auderson, S. A..70!t Apliine Mfg. Co. 720 Ascbmami, G tiU2 Asmus, Geo 710 A y r e s Co., S. Biyson 707 Badgley Keidel & Meyer 714 Barrows *: Son. 092 Bayersdorfer, H. & Co 711 Bay State Nur- series 701 BoLbiuk & At- kins 701 Bct'dington, A.T.705 Bolgiano & Son, J 707 Boston Florist Letter Co 712 Breck, J. & Sons.70G Bieck, - Robinson Nurseries 701 Ereitmeyer's. J. Sons 70S Bryan, Alonzo J. 701 Burnett Bros 707 Burpee, \V. A. & Co 707 Carter's Tested Seeds, Inc 707 Cbampion, 3. N. ' & Co 709 Child s, Jobn Lewis 706 California Seed Growers' Asso.70fl Campbell, J. P...723 Chicago Car- nation Co 712 Clarke's D. Sons.70S Page Colilwfll Lawn Mower Co 704 Cclflesh's, J. W. Sons 702 (•(.(.ke, Geo. H...709 l-'owee, W. J 712 Craig, Robt. Co. 701 Danker, F. A 708 Dards 708 Davenport, A. M.692 Dawson, H. S...701 D o r n e r, F. & Sons Co 092 Dreer, H. A 703-722-72.'! Dugan, W. H...72:j Dunlop. Jolin H.709 Dysart, H. J.. 715 Eastern Nur- series 701 Edwards Folding Box Co 712 Elliott's, \V.Sous.720 Elliott. W. H...702 Ernest, W. H...722 Esler. J. G 723 Eyres 709 Farqubar, R. & J. & Co 707 Feltliousen, J. E.702 Foley Mfg. Co... 723 Ford, M. C 714 Ford,' W. P 714 Fottler, F i s k e, Rawson Co.... 707 Freeman Orchid Co 702 Framiughaui Nur- series 701 Froment, H. E..714 Galviu, Thos. F. 709-710 Gasser, J. M. Co.709 Graham, Adam & Son 710 Page Giev, T. .T. Co. .700 Gude Bros. Co.. 709 Hail Association.723 Hall & Robinson.709 Hart, Geo. B 714 Heacock, Jos 702 Helnecken, Otto. 701 Henderson, A 701 Hess «Sc Swoboda.708 Hews, A. H. & Co 722 Hill, E. G. Co.. 712 Holland Nurser- ies 701 Hilflnger Bros... 722 Hitchings & Co. 724 Holm & Olson.. 708 Hudson Carbon Co 720 Jacobs, S.& Sons.723 Kasting, W. F. Co 715 Iveller, J. B.Sons.708 Keller, J. M. Co,fi92 Kelway & Son.. TOO Kentucky Tobac- co Product Co.721 Kervan Co 714 King Coustruc-_ t ion Co 722 Koinada Bros.. Kramer, F. H. Kroeschell Bros. Kuebler. W. H.. Lager & Hurroll.702 Lemon Oil Co... 720 Leonard Seed Co. 707 Leuthy, A. & Co.692 Lippman, E. A.. 723 Loechner & Co.. 691 Lord & Burn- ham 724 Macdonald, A, A.701 M a cR 0 r i e-Me- Larcn Co 690 .711 .709 714 Page .Marshall, W. E. & Co 7(Xi May & Co.. L. L.70y Manning Nurser- ies 701 MoAlpine & Mc- Donald 713 McCarthy, N. F. & Co... 702-712-722 McConnell, Alex.70S McHutcliison & Co 692 McKenna & Son, P 710 McKenzie, John. 692 McManus, Jas...714 Millwood Farms. 7'20 Meyer, Chas. F.706 Michell's Seed House 706 Michigan Cut Flower Ex. 712 Millang. Chas... 714 Montreal Floral Exchange 714 Moore, Hentz & Nash 714 Murray, Samuel. 708 National N u r- serynian 701 New England Nur- series- Co 701 Nicotine Mfg. Co.720 Niessen, Leo Co. 712 Opchslin, Ernest. 692 Ouwerkerk, P 701 Palmer, W. J. & Son 70S Park Floral Co.. 70S Parshelsky Bros. 723 Peirce, E. Allan. 722 Peunock - Meehan Co 713 Penn the Flor- ist 709 Pierce, F. 0 723 Page Pierson, A. N. . .692 Pierson, F. R.Co.710 Pino-Lyptol Chem- ical Co 7-20 Plant Food Co., 20th Century,. 720 Plantlife Co 720 Poehlmann Bros. 712 Pulverized Ma- nure Co 720 Quaker City Ma- chine Co 723 Randall's Flower Shop 709 Reed & Keller.. 714 Reid. Edw 715 Reinberg, Peter. 712 Renter's 710 Rice, M. Co 709 Roehrs, J. Co... 702 Roland, Thomas. 692 R o 1 k e r, A. & Sons 691-722 Rosery, The 708 Sander & Son,,. 702 Scott, John G92 Schiller .710 Scbling, Max 709 Schultheis, A 692 Schwake, Chas. & Co 691 Sheridan, W. F..7H Sharp, Partridge & Co 723 Siebreeht, Geo, C .'.714 Siggers & Sig- gers 722 Skidelsky, S. S. & Co. ...; 707 Small, J. H. & Sons 709 Smith, P. J 714 Smith &. Co., E. D 092 Page Sniitli A: Hemen- wav Co 700 Smith, \V.& T.Co.701 Smyth, \\"m. J.. 708 Stamford Seed & Nursery Co. 707-710 Stearns, A. T. Lumber Co. . . .723 Storrs & Harri- son 692 Stumpp, Geo. M.708 Stumpp & Wal- ter Co 720 Totty, Chas. H..692 Thorburn, J, M. & Co 707 T r a e n d 1 y & Scheuck 714 rnited Refriger- ating & Ice Machine Co 711 Valentine. J. A.. 70S Vincent, R., 3r., & Sons Co 091-704 Van Assche, I''..-723 Wants. For Sale. 720 Ward." R. M- *^., , Co b92 Wareudorff, A. & Co '08 WeI.er, F. C 709 Welcli Bros (12 Wblttier & Co.. W. B 701 Wood Bros 692 Woodruff. S. D. & Son 707 Woodrow & Mar- ketos 715 young, A. L 71.-J Young, John 714 Young & Nugent.70S Zinn, J. A 709 For BUYERS' DIRECTORY AND READY REFERENCE GUIDE, See Pages 716,717, 718, 719 698 HORTICULTURE May 9, 1914 Miscellaneous Stock A few Items every florist needs. For complete list send for catalog No. 5. Send U8 your list of wants. CAL.ADIUM BSCULENTtTM — Good bulbs with sound centers: 5 to 7 In. circum- ference, $2.00 per 100; 7 to 9 in. circumference, $3.00 per 100; 9 to 11 in. cir- cumference, $6.00 per 100. BEGONIA, TliBERODS ROOTED — Bulbs large from one of Belgium's best grow- ers: Single Separate colors, $2.50 per 100, $22.50 per 1000; Single Mixed colors $2 25 per 100, $20.00 per 1000; Double Separate colors, $4.50 per 100, $40.00 per 1000; Double Mixed colors, $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. GlyOXINIAS — Fine sound bulbs in separate colors, $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. RHODODENDRONS — A fine lot Of hardy sorts. In plants full of buds and with good foliage, 18 in. high, 8 to 12 buds, $9.00 per doz.; 24 In. high, 12 to 14 buds, $12.00 per doz. AZALEA MOLLIS— Bushy, well budded plants, 15 to 18 in. high, $35.00 per dozen. DUTCHMAN'S PIPE — Arlstolochla Slpho, tops 4 ft. long, a grand vine for shade and cold exposure, $3.50 per dozen, $25.00 per 100. MAGNOLIA — Fine well budded plants, with ball of earth, burfiipped; all varie- ties. White, Pink and Red, 4 to 5 ft. high, $1.50 each. Stellata or Halleana, early star shaped white, 2% to 3 ft. high, at $1.50 each. ENGLISH IVY — Two or more shoots, 3 ft. long, $12.00 per 100. The jStorrs & Harrison Co. Painesville, O. F'ERIMS F-OR DIS AU the varietiei. Sturdy little stock, nnsarpassed qoality. Any qoantity, selection as ordered ASPLENIUM NIDUS-AVIS Largest Stock of Young Plants in America A. M. DAVENPORT, - WATERTOWN, MASS. PALMS, FERNS and DECORATIVE PLANTS JOHN S Rutland Road and E. 45th St., Telephone 2890 Bedford BROOKLYN, N. Y. oonvines IPOMEA NOCTIFLORA, our so well known pure white, waxy MOONVINE, bearing flowers very fragrant and as big as a saucer, 2V4-in. pots, will make good stock for you to propagate from, $5.00 per 100. -Godfrey Aschmann Wholesale Grower and Importer of Potted Plants, 1012 W. Ontario St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Poinseftia Pulcherrima Nice strong plants from 2 1-3-in. pots, $6.00 per 100; $55.00 per 1000 AZALEAS, CYCLAMEN, LILACS A. SCHULTHEIS COLLEGE POINT, N. Y. CYCLAMEN Best strain in existence. 4 Incll $35.00 3 inch 50.00 4 inch "5.00 THOMAS ROLAND, Nahant, Mass. Headquarters for Sturdy New England Grown Dish Ferns, Geraniums and Spring Bedding Plants Quality High Prices Right JOHN Mckenzie, North Cambridge, Mass FERN DISH FERNS &3.50 per 100 UOM per 1000. Boston Ferns Whitman! Extra Strong 6 inch, 50c each. ERNEST OECHSLIN Madison St. and Gale Ave., RIVER FOREST 111. J. M. Keller Co., Inc. DECORATIVE PLANTS OF HIGH QUAUTY Fifth Ave. and 65th Street, Brooklyn and Whitestone, L. I., New York BOSTON FERNS 2y. in. »%<^o''iSor- ROOSEVELT, 2 1-2 in: $5 per 100, $40 per 1000. WHITMANl COMPACTA 2 1-2 in. $5 per 100. S40 per 1000. 250 at 1000 ratea. H.H.BARROWS&$ON.Whitman.Mass. Palms, Ferns, Decorativa and Foliage Plants Orders taken now for IMPORTED AZALEAS On hand a splendid stock of Ferns in leading sorts. Also Cocos, Asparagus for Jardinieres. A. LEUTHY & CO. Perkins Street Nurseries Roslinilale.— Boston, Mass. LILY BULBS RALPH M. WARD & CO. 71 MURRAY ST., - NEW YORK CHRYSANTHEMUMS Have You Heard of the Cap Family? There are seven sisters and we have them all ready for im- mediate delivery. These are the finest varieties for pot plants ever introduced at $10.00 per hundred. CHARLES H. TOTTY MADISON, N.J. CHRYSANTHEMUMS AH the Best Commercial Kinds Including Pompons, Anemones, Single and Early-flowering-. Kind- ly let us quote your requirements. ELMER 0. SMITH & CO. ADRIAN, MICH. CHRYSANTHEMUMS — ROOTED CUTTINGS- John Shrlmpton, Nagoya, Patty, Unaka, Chrysolora. $3.00 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. Early Snow, Glory Pacific, Harry May, .lennle Noiiln, Moneymaker, Major Bonnaffon, Polly Rose, Pacific 8n- preme, Robt. Halliday, Smith's Ad- vance, White Bonnaffon. $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. Wood Brothers FISHKILL, N. Y. Natural — Four Standard Grades. Colored — Twenty Standard Colors. Wp are headquarters — always carry •eyeral hundred bales In stock. Can ship any grade In any quantity at a moment's notice. Bale (226 lbs.) iote or less. Write for prices and terms. McHUTCHISON & CO 17 Murray St., NEW YORK THE IMPORT HOUSE CARNATIONS F. DORNER & SONS CO. LA FAYETTE, IND. A. N. Pierson, Inc. CROMWELL, CONN. Bedding Plants and Roses May 9, 1914 HORTICULTUEE 693 NOTES ON CULTURE OF FLORISTS' STOCK CONDUCTED BT h/y^%9>i. Pa^AzU I Questisns by our readers In line with any of tlie topics presented en thla page will be cordially received and promptly answered by Mr. Farrell. Such communications should Invariably be addressed to the office of HOKTICULilUiUii. Bedding Plants Geraniums, verbenas, fibrous begonias, fuchsias, ager- atums, petunias, Drummondi phlox, salvias and other sorts will now be as well, or better, in frames as in the houses. If plunged a little, all the better, as they will then need less water. On hot days the sashes can be removed entirely, but it will be unwise to leave them un- covered over night or to expose them to soaking rains. All the more tender stock such as coleus, alternantheras, eannas, heliotropes and others will still be better off in the houses but should be gradually hardened. Late- sown seedlings grow faster now and the work of prick- ing out or potting will occupy a lot of time. Small pots dry out rapidly and it will be necessary on bright days to look after the water several times. Never allow plants to wilt if it can be avoided. Cinerarias Cinerarias for next Christmas should now be sown. Sow the seeds thinly in pans of light sandy soil, using more leaf-mold than loam. Water and cover the pans with a sheet of glass, over which lay some paper to keep out the sun. A north house or coldframe is suitable for germinating the seeds. They must not be coddled at any stage of their growth, although they can be kept fairly close until the seeds germinate. Watch care- fully that the soil does not dry out; also avoid anything like a close atmosphere. As soon as the little plants have made their second leaves, pot off or prick singly and keep them in a shaded frame, moderately close for a few days. In selecting seedlings do not discard the weak ones, as these are usually the finest varieties. The more vigorous ones are likely to be principally blues. In shading cinerarias avoid placing anything of a heavy nature on the glass. This only makes the plant weaker. Movable shading is far the best. Memorial Day Trade About every florist has a host of orders for bouquets for this occasion and there is a large variety of flowers that can be used. Crops of ten-week stocks, double fever- fews, snapdragons, gladioli, larkspurs, candytuft, astilbe and lilies all want careful watching. All of the more common greenhouse and bedding plants are in demand for the decoration of graves and cemetery lots; also pot grown flowering plants generally are in big demand as are hardy evergreen creeping and trailing plants such as English ivy, euonymus, etc. Large numbers of lo- belias, phlox, verbenas, torenias and similar flowering plants of low growth are called for. i Mr. Farrell's next notes will be on the following: Amaryllis; Growing Aquatics; Planting Gardenias; Scrwing Perennials; Stocks for Winter Flowering; Stock Plants. Orchids It will soon be time to overhaul the phalaenopses. As these handsome orchids pass out of flower, rebasketing or repanniug will need attention. I prefer deep, circu- lar baskets. These will carry plants for several years, and an annual top-dressing of fresh sphagnum will be all that is needed. Phalaenopses grow well in a com- post of sphagnum and fern fiber. If they are grown in deep, cylindrical baskets and the wood is much covered with active roots, it is unwise to attempt to clear these away as many roots are sure to be injured. A far better plan is to place the receptacles in larger ones, filling up any intervening space with crocks and charcoal and covering the surface with growing sphagnum. They want a warm, moist house and anything like direct air current must be avoided. Phalaenopses come from a much warmer part of the globe than cattleyas and en- joy a warm, moist atmosphere, but air, especially from the bottom, should always be afforded with the tempera- ture over 72 degrees. Avoid a dry atmosphere and there will be practical freedom from the attacks of spider and thrips. Planting Dahlia The dahlia does well in any fertile soil, but its prefer- ence seems to be for a rich, deep, moist, sandy loam. It should be planted about the middle to the last of May. It requires warmth to start it into growth. Conse- quently there is nothing to be gained by early planting. The dahlia should be planted so as to permit of easy passage between the plants, as the bushes are very brittle and a touch often will cause great branches to break down. A single row will permit of as close planting as two feet in the row, but rows should be at least five or six feet apart. Planting depth should be about five inches. Frequent and shallow cultivation is essential and when the weather becomes dry you can give weekly waterings. It is always well to plant a batch where the water is handy as these can be forced in ahead of the others. If there is any one requirement for dahlia success, it is plenty of moisture from now on and through the bloohiing season. Sowing Annuals for Outside Now is the time to make a good sowing of annuals such as ageratum, sweet alyssum, calendulas, calliopsis, delphiniums, lupines, giant candytuft, schizanthus, shir- ley poppies, gypsophila, mignonette, etc. Before sowing make sure that the soil is well pulverized. Wlien they are large enough they can be thinned out so as not to crowd one another. BOOM YOUR BUSINESS hy advertising your goods in the HorticMltiuira Publicity among the kind of readers reached by this paper is THE SORT OF PUBLI- CITY THAT PAYS.' 694 HORTICULTUKE May 9, 1914 HORTICULTURE VOL. XIX MAY 9, 1914 NO. 19 PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY HOR.TI CULTURE PUBLISHING CO. II Hamilton Place, Boston, Mass. Telephone, Oxford 293. WM. J. STEWART, Editor and Manager. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One .Year, in advance, $1.00; To Foreign Countries, $2.00; To Canada, $1.60. ADVERTISING BATES: Per inch, 30 inclies to page $1.00 Discounts on Contracts for consecutive insertions, as follows: One month (4 times), 6 per cent.; three months (13 times), alO per cent.; six months (26 times), 20 per cent.; one year (52 times), 30 per cent. Page and half page space, special rates on application. Entered as second-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— A House of Phalsenopses . . . NOTES ON CULTURE OP FLORISTS' STOCK— Bed- ding Plants — Cinerarias — Memorial Day Trade — Or- chids— Planting Dahlias — John J. M. Farrell 693 ROSE GROWING UNDER GLASS— Red Spider- Houses Too Warm — Tying Down the Beauties — Pots — Arthur C. Ruzicka 695 NEMATODES AND PEONIES— C. S. Harrison 695 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES— Texas Florists Organize State Association; Robert C. Kerr, portrait — Boston Convention Notes — Final Resolutions of S. A. P. Ex- ecutive Board at Boston Meeting — Toronto Gardeners' and Florists' Association 696 Club and Society Notes 697 A GROUP OF LENOX GARDENERS— Illustrated .. . 697 THE SPARK PLUG OF BUSINESS— G. C. Watson... 697 THE GARDENER QUESTION— A/. C. Ehel 698 OBITUARY— Mrs. W. S. Manning— W. L. Fronfield— J. M. Vandervort — Louis Puzzey — Wm. Hutchinson — John Scott— Clemens Wocker 699 BRITISH HORTICULTURE— W. H. Adsett 699 ARNOLD ARBORETUM 700 SEED TRADE— Vicissitudes of the Weather— Maine Seed Potatoes — Beans and Peas 704 New York Seed Notes 706 OF INTEREST TO RETAIL FLORISTS: New Flower Stores — Steamer Departures 708 Flowers by Telegraph 709 Two Notable Wedding Decorations — Illustrated 710 FLOWER MARKET REPORTS: Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Cincinnati. New York 71.3 Philadelphia, Washington, St. Louis 715 MISCELLANEOUS: , Wood Lice 697 Personal 698 The Anti-Trust Bill 698 An Importation of Phalaenopses — Illustrated 698 Possibilities of a Window— G. C. W.— Illustrated. . 698 News Notes *. 699-720 New York Notes 702 The Miracle, potery 702 New Corporations 709 Washington Notes 710 Philadelphia Notes — Chicago Notes 711 Visitors' Register 715 Publications Received 720 Greenhouses Building or Contemplated 722 Fires 722 An attractive show window is one of the The most valuable assets of a florists' store. show window The same is true of the show house, which should always be a jDart of the outfit of a florist retailing from his greenhouses without any store. It is not, however, enough that a window or a show house be effectively and artistically filled and dressed with fine things, if frequent rearrangements are not made. Passers very soon get used to the appearance of a window display when it is allowed to remain for any length of time and its power of attraction, which is its' main purpose, quickly peters out. To change over a window display every day is something of an under- taking but it is one of the strongest cards to play for a winning game, and the more decided and radical the change from one day to another, the more effective the advertisement. Flower seeds have been distributed to A practical over two thousand white and one thou- campaign sand negro children of Houston, Texas, as the initial step in the "brighten up" crusade which is to follow the city-wide "cleam-up" cam- paign. Much of the seed was donated by the Houston Florists' Association. This young organization has given many evidences of , which this is one, that it is very much alive and full of the spirit which prompts activity on practical lines. We understand that a prop- osition is under consideration to invite the S. A. F. to hold its 1915 convention in Houston. An association which is public-spirited enough to start its activities by making itself a power for good in the community and striving to do its part towards the happiness and refinement of the people is already making a high bid for the attention of the national society and the regard of the horticultural interests everywhere. The dump ! Consigned to the dirt barrel ! The dump The very words carry a shivery chill to the heart of the flower grower. All will acknowledge we read them too often, as describing the final disposition of goods that were expected to be turned into ready money in the big city distributing marts. There are various reasons why flowers go to the dump. Inferior quality, bad handling and careless or unskilled packing and, oftener than otherwise, blind, unreasoning shipping to markets already congested with similar or better goods. Many heartburnings would be prevented if parties would first acquaint themselves with conditions at the point of destination before going to the trouble and expense of sending their product on speculation. If it is a surplus stock, then the chances are all against the sTiipper. But there are occasions when even the best material from regular shippers finds its fate in the rubbish barrel and this is often due to a well-meant but usually futile effort to maintain prices. The question as to which is the better policy — to adhere to a standard price and throw away the unsold remain- der or to unload at whatever the goods will bring — is va- riously answered. Prices, once cut, are restored with dif- ficulty, yet the throwing away of the product of many months of labor seems wicked. In the nature of things we can never hope to eliminate the dump Ijut if its ter- rible drain on the lifeblood of the business can only be reduced, is not that an object worth trying for? May 9, 1914 HOKTICULTUEE 695 ROSE GROWING UNDER GLASS CONDUCTED BY iyi/CS^^^y^^J^-<^ Questions by our readers In Hue with any of tbe topics presented on this page will be cordially received and promptly answered by Mr. Euzicka. Such 'ommunication should inva- riably be addressed to the office at HORTICULTURE. Red Spider Watch out for the spider iu the comers of the benches where it is not so very handy to get with the hose, also along the rear of the benches where the best grower is likely to syringe a little too lightly. It will not take very long for the spider to spread all over from these nests as they may safely be called. A good way to do is to get little pieces of cardboard and when tying or doing anything that brings you in close contact with the plants, just Iiang one up here and there wherever these nests are. This cardboard is very easy to see when you syr- inge again and these places can then receive an extra good syringing. If the cardboard is not used many of these nests will receive just the ordinary syringe given to the clean plants, this, however not being sufficient to eradicate the spider. If time permits it will be advis- able to spray these places with some good insecticide that will go a good ways to kill the spider, too. At any rate put a quarantine tag wherever spider is, and then see that they do not spread. Houses Too Warm Although it seldom liappeus, there is a possibility of the houses being too warm at some part of the twenty- four hours. Whether it is at noon or at night the houses should never be allowed to get too warm as this would soften the growth so that a dose of mildew will follow almost positively. The nights are still too cool to let the fires out, but at the same time the houses should not be allowed to scorch because it may be a little cool out- side. See that there is air on, for this will carry away a good part of the excessive moisture and will also ren- der the houses safe in the morning between the time the night firemen leaves and the day men arrive. If the houses are closed up during this time the condensation on the glass will be great and all the air more or less stuffy and stale, just right to breed many of the diseases that the rose is subject to. An inch of air will be all that may be necessary, and will carry the houses very nicely. Then see that they are raised up in time in the morning and not allowed to run up too high before the needed air is put on. Begin at once as soon as the thennometer _starts to rise and raise the ventilators as fast as needed. We would not like to see any houses up to 80 degrees unless there was plenty of air put on. Tying Down The Beauties Late as the season is, it will still pay to let all the tall Beauty shoots get their tying, and bring them down to where they ought to be without shading a good many of the others. By tying them all down, it will place them all on an equal footing and give all a chance to share the sunlight. When tj'ing see that all the tops are kept in a straight line; not that it will help or make them set, but it will give a finished appearance to the job that will seem missing when this is not done. Further, if this is omitted, and the roses tied one lower than the other and if they are not spaced evenly along the wires, it will seem as if an amateur was at the job instead of a man who ought to know better. It does not take any longer; in fact, time will be saved in future tyings if the plants are tied right, the wood well dis- tributed and the tops kept even. Another item which is liardly worth mentioning for the reason it seems so small and unimportant but will save a little string just the same, 'and make the whole job look neater, is to cut off the string as close to the knot as possible, instead of leaving the ends sticking out an inch or more, as many growers will do, which makes the wires very unsightly, and is a waste of string besides. Pots Now that nearly all the plants will be out of tlie small pots it may be well to touch on these a little, just enough to remind all that the sunny side of a greenhouse is no place for them. They were baked to the proper hard- ness at the time that they were made, and therefore they require no exposure to the sun to harden them still more. There is such a thing as a pot that is too hard, for a good pot should be porous and not water-tight by any means. If you must store your pots outside, take the trouble to make a floor so that they will all rest evenly, and thus tlie breakage will be reduced to a very small number. Then see if j'ou have some old boards that can be made into a roof to keep the weather away from the pots. They will do much better, and the quality of the pot will re- main unimpaired. Then when the pots have been washed and are used again you will not be wondering why the plants behave so strange, some drying out very unevenly, in spite of all the pains taken when watering. There are many little things — not for publishing — mis- takes in typing for instance — that will gradually wind up in big problems if they are not handled at the proper time. Look after these and you will not have to worry so much. Nematodes and Peonies One of our leading peony growers has worked himself up into a considerable consternation on account of the nodules on his peony roots and a certain learned pro- fessor has pronounced them dangerous. Bosh ! Give us facts and let theories go. I have watched this thing carefully for fifteen years and I find that my most robust and vigorous plants are often loaded with them. Our wise man says the plants should be destroyed and the ground should he sterilized; as well say that alfalfa should be destroyed because the roots have nodules on them. Peonies should not be allowed to stand too long and never should be replanted on the same ground, for no plant sooner exhausts the soil. People often work themselves up into a needless panic. At the great Denver meeting of the National Society the question of the root knot was brought up. The wise ones claimed that it was an infectious disease and the trees should always be destroyed but some of our enter- prising western growers were ready for them. One firm had planted years before a whole row infested with root knot and they had specimens with them. .The neighbor- ing trees were not affected and the root knot trees were as vigorous and productive as others. Fools have often had large quantities destroyed for fear of infection. Root knots are warts and you might as well kill a boy because he had warts on his fingers. Yorl', Neb. (^SItE:c3-ri^r4x:ii>i>^i"rEC3 Nurserymen and Florists, RUTHERFORD, N.J. THE FRANINGHAM NURSERIES 200 ACRES, TREES, SHRUBS, EVERGREENS, VINES, ROSES, ETC. W^. B. WHITTIER & CO. |l|l|l|l|l|l|l|l|i|_U Ideal ^ r TRADE MARK " Rlllllllllllllllttll FINE STOCK OF RHODODENDRONS, KALMIAS AND ANDROMEDAS. •FRAMINGHAM, MASS. Send for Price List 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 Cataloffue for the asking THE BAY STATE NURSERIES. North Abington. MaM Nursery Stock Fruit and Oriumental Tr«M, Shrsba, Small Frulifl, Clematis, KTgryrsf ■ and Rosea. Write for Trade Ust. W. & T. SMITH COMPANY, Geneva, N. Y. HOLLAND NURSERIES BEST HABDT RHODODENDRONS, AZALEAS, CONIFERS, CLEIVLATIS, H. P. ROSES, SHRUBS, AND HBB- BACEOCS PLANTS. 21t Jul St., Weehiwken Hiletts P. 9. No 1, Hebolien. N. I. P. OUWERKERK, ROBERT CRAIG CO. ROSES, PALI>1S. and Xovelties in DecoratiTe FlantH. MARKET and 49tli STREETS, PNIL/IDELPIIIA, PA. HARDY TREES F R U I T S ESTAB. 1854 I. WOODWARD-MANNING'PROP. Tel. No. Wilmington, Mass. s H R U FLOWERS PHLOX AND IRIS HARDY GARDEN i'HI,OX in compleU variet.v. IRIS K.\EMPFBRI blue, white and named vara. lUlS SIBERICA and PSEUDACORUS. LILY OF THE VAI.I-EY. The above in fine fleld-.?rown clamps are only a few of our Prize Herbaceous Plants. Send for Prices and Catalogoe. Eastern Nurseries HENRY S. DAWSON, Mgr., Jamaica Plain, Mass. BREGK-ROBINSON NURSERIES LEXINGTON, MASS. BOSTON, MASS. A Urge and complete aMortment of Evergreen and Deciduous Trees, Shrubs, Roses, Vines, Herbaceous Perennials and Bedding Plants National Nurseryman Olft.'^al organ of the American As- soclaaon of Nurserymen. Circmla- tlon among the trade only. Pub- lished Monthly. Subscription price il.OO per year. Foreign subscrip- tions »1.60 per year. In advajice. Sample copy free upon application from those lr\ the trade enclosing their business card. National Nurseryman Pub. Co., lE- 218 Livingiton Building ROCHESTER, NEW YORK When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE. For Prompt Shipment Lilium Giganteum XOO I0O« 100,000 Geraniums P^To'pmI S. A. Nutt, Poilevine, Grant, Rlcard. Buchner, Favorite, Montmort, Doyle, Viaud, etc.. $2.40 per 100 ; $20.00 per 1000. 2W-inch Heliotropes, 3 varieties; Lan- tanas, 6 varieties; Marguerites, 3 varieties, ^ ■■ » ^ _,..,_ ..^ .,. O i^#k $2.75 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Corre- /%, lienCierSOfl & \^Om spondence solicited. _._.« ALONZO J. BRYAN. Washington, New Jeney ; 7-9 in. (300 bulbs to case) $7.00 $«0.M I 8-9 In. (250 bulbs to case) |8.50 $75.0e RIVER ST.. OHIOAOO. 702 HORTICULTUEE May 9, 1914 NEW YORK NOTES. Chas. Loechner of New York city is on a business trip through the west. John Meisem of Elmhurst, N. Y., ex- pects to sail for Europe about May 31. The New York office of Peters & Reed of Zanesvllle, Ohio, has been re- moved to 23 West 23rd St. A. T. Boddington of New Yorli is in Texas this week in attendance on the State Florists' meeting at Waco. Julius Roehrs of Rutherford, N. J., intends to start on a European trip early in June. The Old Farm Nurseries (H. Den Ouden & Son), Boskoop, Holland, have appointed Otto Heinecken, 17 Battery Place, New York, as their American agent. The New York Cut Flower Ex- change and Charles Millang have both secured a new five-year lease on the premises they have been occupying in the Coogan building. John Donaldson of Elmhurst, N. Y.. has just returned from a pleasure trip to Richmond, Va., where he reports having had a very enjoyable time. Mr. Donaldson having recently disposed of his home and greenhouse property has purchased a place in Patchogue, and win move there this summer. At the annual meeting of the Cut Flower Exchange on Saturday, May 2, John Donaldson handed in his resignation as president and John Schneider of Astoria was elected to fill his place. Alex Burns was chosen to succeed Mr. Donaldson on the board of directors. The balance of the officers were re-elected. Quite a few of the wholesale florist establishments announce that hereaf- ter their places will be closed all day Sunday. This is in line with the gen- eral trend of sentiment among the wholesale flower trade and the strin- gent laws governing the hours of labor will doubtless result in an entire ces- sation of Sunday work in the whole- Bale district. John R. Weir has severed his con- nection with the James Weir Incorpor- ated concern, Brooklyn, N. Y. "John- nie" Weir, as he has been familiarly known to the flower trade of New York for thirty or forty years has an unimpeachable record for business in- tegrity and in whatever new connec- tion he may establish he will have the sincerest good wishes of the entire trade. M. C. Ebel, of Madison, N. J., F. L. Atkins, of Rutherford, N. J., and W. H. Siebrecht, of Chappaqua, N. Y., have been added to the New York Flower Show Committee. The com- mittee met and organized for the work of the next show, and elected F. R. Plerson, chairman, Theodore Have- meyer, vice-chairman, John Young, secretary and business manager, and F. R. Newbold, treasurer. The show will open at the Grand Central Palace on Wednesday, March 17, 1915, at 2 P. M., and close on the following Tuesday night. The next meeting of the committee will be held on Monday, May 11, tor the purpose of preparing the preliminary schedule. YOUNG ROSE STOCK KiLLARNEY, WHITE KILLARNEY, WARD, KILLARNEY QUEEN, RICHMOND, RUSSELL, Mrs. TAFT and KaiserJn GRAFTED STOCK, $16.00 per 100; $120.00 per 1000. OWN-ROOT STOCK, $4.('0 per 100; $.S5.00 per 1000. AMERICAN BEAUTY, $8.00 per 100 ; $70.00 per 1000 W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass. Have You Anything You Cannot Sell? Why not send it to tbe Horticultural Auctioneers. N. F. MCCARTHY & CO., every Tuesday and Friday at their sales room, 112 Arch St. Sale begins at 9.30 A. M. IM. IVI< MY, .u^-t:i^ri< HBACOCK'S K E, N T I A5 .:/ m i JOSEPH HBAftoCH^COflPANY CATTLEYAS Fresh Im/tortations MENDELII— Original Type, Special Lot. SCHROEDERAE— Extras . POPAYAN TYPE TRIANAT, Old Coast Variety, by case or dozen. Write. FREEMAN ORCHID GO. FALL RIVER, MASS. THE MIRACLE. Unlovely tbings they were and cold As Death itself, last fall— The bulbs I planted in the mold Beside my garden wall. Yet here above each sodden husk A boureeoned beauty blows And fills with hyacinthine musk The little garden-close. Ah ! lovelier, dearer seed than mine. Albeit cold as they, I watched my widowed friend consign To church-yard mold today. Yet he, in darkness, questioning The same Benignant Power, Can neither see the distant spring Nor visualize the flower. — T. A. Daly, in VathoHc Standard and Times. HELIOTROPE, fine abort bushy planta, 2% In., $1.75 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. COLECS, Golden Bedder and Verschaffeltll or mixed R. C, 80c. per 100; $E.OO per 1000. LOBELIA, Katherine Mallard, dwarf dou- ble R. C, $1.00 per 100; 214 In. pot, $1,711 per 100. FUCHSIAS, 214 In. pot, $1.75 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. FEVERFEW, Little Gem, $2.00 per 100. VINCA8, 214 In. pot, $2.00 per 100; 3 In. pot, $4.00 per 100 ; 4 In. pot, $8.00 per 100. AGERATCM, 2% In. pot, $1.59 per 100; $12.00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, 2Vi In. pot, $2.00 per 100; 3 in., $3.00 per 100 strong. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, 4 In. pot, $6.00' per 100 strong. DRACAENA INDIVISA, 4 In. pot, $8.00 per 100. ENGLISH IVY, B. C. $1.50 per 100. ACHYRANTHES LINDENII, 2H In. pot, $1.50 per 100. TRADESCANTIA, In 3 varieties, R. C. $1.0*' p«r loa J. E. FELTHOUSEN 154 Van Vranken Ave., SCHENECTADY, K. Y. ORCHIDS Wa spwlKllw in Onhlds and can offer yoa anything yon may need In that Hoe at attractive prlcei. Oar Cataloffo* on appllcatloB LAGER & HURRELL Summitr N. J. ORCHIDS LaTfit Importart, Exportert, Crowart and Hybridists in the Wovld 5ANDER, 5t. Alban 5, England and 268 Broadway, Roam 721 NEW YORK CITY OFROHilDS Established Plants and Freshly Imported Julius Roehrs Co- Rutherford, N. J. HYDRANeEA OTAKSA For Spring; Planting to Bloom this Year. ti in. pots, 3 to 6 shoots, $30.00 per 100^ $2.">0.00 per 1000; 2% in., $4.00 per 100, $.'a.00 per 1000. Dracaena Indivlsa, 5 In., $20.00 per 100. English Ivy, 4 in. plants^ .•512.00 per 100; 3 to 4 leads, 3 ft., $1.50 per dozen; 3 In., $8.00 per 100, $70.00 per 1000. J. WM. COLFLESH'S SONS Fify-Third St. and Woodland «?e. PHILADELPHIA, PA. i\Iay 9. 1914 HORTICULTUEE 705 Headquarters for HABDY PHLOX One year old, field-grown plants now established in three inch pots. General Collection of Standard Varieties. Albion (Medium). One of our own introductions ; producing very large panicles of pure white flowers, wltli faint aniline-red eye. Agla« AdansoB (Medium). Large snow-white with violet-rose eye. .\ntonin Mercie (Medium). Light ground color, upper half of each petal deeply suffused bluish-iilac, large white halo. Bacchante (Tall). Tyrian rose, with crimson-carmine eye. B. C'oiute (Medium). Brilliant French purple, with crimson- carmine shadings. 85 cts. per doz.; $6.00 per 100. Bridesmaid (Tall). White, with large crimson-carmine centre. ( aran d'Aclie (Medium). Geranium-red, with old-rose shadings and white eye; very effective. Clmnips Elysee (Dwarf). A very bright rosy magenta. Colibrl (Tall). White, with crimson-carmine centre, very late. Coquelicot (Dwarf). A tine pure scarlet, with orimson-red eye. &j cts. per doz. ; .$6.00 per 100. Danton (Medium). Scarlet, pure red eye. De Miribel (Medium). White, suffused with bright rosy scar- let, red eye. Diadem (Drawf). A fine dwarf, pure white. Eugene Danzanvillier (Tall). Lilac, shading white toward the edges; large white centre. Frau Dora llmgeller (Medium). Solferino red, shading to car- mine-crimson at centre. General Giovaninelli (Dwarf). Bright tyrian rose, with light sliadings at the base of each petal, a pure red eye; very circrtive. Goiiatb (Very tall). Kich carmine, shading to a deep centre. Helena Vacerasco (Dwarf). Large pure white. Henry Marcel (Medium). Pure red, with Bright salmon shad- ings. Henry Murger (Tall). White, crimson-carmine centre. Henry Koyer (Medium). Tyrian rose, with lighter shadings. H. O. Wijers (Tall). White, with bright crimson-carmine eye. Jeanne d'Are (Tall). A good standard late white. Jules Cambon (Medium). Bright rosy magenta, with large white centre and light halo. Kuclien (Medium). Bright carmine-rose shaded salmon. La Vague (Medium). Pure mauve, with aniline-red eye. Le Mahdi (Medium). Deep reddish-violet, with darker eye. Le Prophete (Dwarf). Bright violet-rose, large light halo and bright rose eye; fine. Louise Abbema (Dwarf). Very large dwarf, pure white, fine form. Mnie. Paul Dntrie (Tall). A delicate lilac-rose, reminding one of some of the beautiful soft pink Orchids. Mozart (Tall). Ground color white, suffused salmon; aniline- red eye. Mrs. Jenkins (Tali). The best tall early white for massing. Obergartner Wlttig (Medium). Bright magenta, with crimson- carmine eye; large flower and truss; one of the best. Pacha (Dwarf). Deep rose pink, suffused with soiferino-red and carmine-purple eye. Pierre Baylc. Crimson-carmine, overlaid with orange scarlet. Professor Virchow (Medium). Bright carmine, overlaid with orange scarlet. Prosper Henri (Tall). Pure white, large decided rosy ma- genta eye. Selma (Tall). Large flower, pale rose mauve, with claret-red eye. Sunshine (Dwarf). Large, aniline-red with crimson-red eye and light halo. Von Goethe (Medium). Tyrian rose suffused carmine-lake and bright carmine eye. Von Lassburg (Medium). The purest white in cultivation, in- dividual flowers larger than any other white. Price. Any of the above varieties, except where noted other- wise, 75 cts. per dozen ; $5.00 per 100 ; $40.00 per 1000. IMexA/^ Vi hi Asia. One of the most valuable recent introductions, a delicate shade of mauve, with a crimson-carmine eye. Braga. Mauve-roee, more or less suffused with salmon; large white eye; a distinct and pleasing color combination. Europa. A white variety with very decided crimson-carmine eye; the individual flowers as well as the trusses are very large, entirely distinct. Manzelbrunner. A very large bright soft pink, with a large white eye. „ Kynstrom. An improved form of the popular variety Pan- theon; fine tor massing, of a Paul Neyron Rose color. RoHcnberg. Bright leddish-violet, with blood-red eye, large truss and indiviilual flowers as large as a silver dollar. ICheinlander. A beautiful salmon-pink with flowers and trusses of immense size, the color of the flower Is Intensified by a very decided eye of a deep claret-red. 30 cts. each ; $3.00 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. Wanadis (Medium). Entirely distinct, a mottling of white and light violets, reminding one of Phlox Divaricata Canadensis. The color is intensified by a bright reddish-purple eye. 30 cts. each ; $3.00 per dozen. W. C. Egan. One of the best and largest flowering varieties in our collection, panicles of immense size, of a delicate pleasing soft shade of lilac which is illuminated by a large bright solferlno-red eye. 30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz.; $20.00 ner 100. Wldar. A splendid improvement on Edmond Rostand; In color a light reddish-violet, with very large white centre, which intensifies the color. ^, ^ ^ Tragedie. Deep brilliant carmine with blood-red eye. $1.50 per doz. ; $10.00 per 100. Any of the above varieties, except where noted, $1.00 per doz. ; $6.00 per 100 ; $50.00 per 1000. Price. The prices quoted above are intended for the trade only. HENRY A. DREER, Inc. 714-716 Chestnut St.'^ PHILADELPHIA, PA. 704 HORTICULTUEE May 9, 1914 SEED TRADE AMERICAN SEED TRADE AfiSOOAnON 0«c«re— President, Chas. C. Massie, MlajieapaUs, Minn.; 1st Tic»-preeident, S M. Lnpton, Mattltack, N. T.; 2nd »!«• - FMsldent, W. F. TherkUdson, PKlBMTllle, O.; secretary, C. E. Ken- dal; aasUtant ••oretary. S. F. Wlllard, «r„ ka«l> at Clardaad, O. Vicissitudes of the Weather. It seems somewhat monotonous to be repeatedly commenting on the weather and the lateness of the spring, but the fact is that the weather has such a very important bearing on the seed trade In general and especially counter-trade, which is a very large factor with many of our seedsmen, that it is difficult to get by without reference to the subject. Old Father Neptune seems to be spilling rain abundantly on this part of the earth and whether this means that later in the season we shall suffer from the opposite condition is a question that only the future can solve, but if we may judge by past experience it looks very much that way. A tew prophets are already predicting a cold wet sum- mer and a very light, poor corn crop, ■which usually follows such a summer. We do not wish to be pessimistic and only refer to these prophecies, and our readers can take them at their own valuation. Notwithstanding the unfavorable spring, it seems to be an established fact that the mail order houses have had a very good business, most of them expressing satisfaction and many claiming an increase over any previous year. Maine Seed Potatoes. More or less has been said about Maine seed potatoes being affected by disease, and it is charged that fraudu- lent certificates have been issued on diseased stock which has gone into the hands of farmers in different sections of the country. While there is doubt- less some truth in these charges, we are inclined to think they are some- what exaggerated; although the mat- ter was considered serious enough to justify a warning from the Secretary of Agriculture himself. Prices of po- tatoes according to recent Information, have advanced within the past ten days, though the reasons are not clear. Quite possibly those engaged in the business may understand, but no satis- factory explanations have reached us. Beans and Peas. We have been expecting to see beans of various varieties included in the surplus lists issued from time to time by numerous houses in the trade, but while some varieties have been listed, the sorts reputed to be scarce appear on but very few lists, showing con- clusively that the shortage was a real- ity and not a dream. Many dealers early in the season expressed the opin- ion that there were more beans in the country than most of the trade be- lieved, and that they would be coming out towards spring; for once these prophets must admit they were mis- taken. While doubtless there will be a con- siderable carry-over of peas, we have been advised by several dealers during the past week, that with the excep- tion of two or three varieties they will be nearly cleaned up on peas by the end of the season. We should not be surprised if the surplus proved smaller than most persons believed pos- sible a month or six weeks ago. The general line of seeds seems to be hold- ing out well and with the exception of the Globe varieties of onion, stocks are plentiful and prices have not ad- vanced over those ruling early in the season. We have from time to time referred to certain houses in the trade which have attracted attention, and now have in mind Chas. F. Saul, of Syracuse, N.- Y. Mr. Saul has been in busi- ness many years, and has established a reputation for quality and integrity which may be truly called "gilt edge." He does a big business, especially in VEGETABLE PLANTS C.4BBAGE— Jersey & Chas. Wakefield, All Head. Earlv & Late Flat Dutch, and other varieties at 20c. per 100; 75c. for 500; $1.00 per 1000; 10,000 and over at 85c. per 1000. LETTUCE — Grand Eapids, Boston Mar- ket & Big Boston, 20c. per 100; 75e. for 500; $1.00 per 1000. Cash with Order. R. VINCENT, JR. & SONS CO. White Marsh, Md. May 9, 1914 HORTICULTURE 705 unMnMnMnMnMdMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnwnwtm IB Sweet Pea Seed M The best success is secured by sowing your seed as soon as the frost is out of the ground. It is vital, so don't delay. Boddington's Quality Sweet Peas ^You may deduct 5% if cash accompanies the order Those marked with a star (•) are Spencer or Unwln type. o»iap t t 'B'J?* *-*■•* Lta. ^ lb. Ol. •API'I-E BLOSSOM SPENCER (Burpee, 1908) Rose, or pink and white $175 tO 60 SO IK •BEATRICE SPENCER (Morse, 1907) Light pink, buff and pink '. iVs sn is •BLACK KNICIIT SPENCER (Stevenson, 1908) Maroon " 250 TC K BLANCHE Bl'RPEE (Eckford, 1895) Pure white 100 '36 « •BLANCHE FERRY (Ferry, 1SS6). Extra early Rose, or pink and white '.'.".'!.'.".".' 125 '40 'it •BLANCHE FERRY SPENCER (Routzahn, 1908) Rose, or pink and white 250 "tS '» •CANARY (Boddinston, 1906) Pale yellow, or primrose 2 00 75 X •CAPTAIN OF THE BLUES SPENCER (Morse, 1909) Blue and purple ' 300 I'OO '» •COCNTESS SPENCER (Cole, 1901) Light pink shades, etc '...'.'.'.'.'. 200 '«) '» DAINTY (Morse, 1902) Light pink shades, etc 1.00 35 IS •DAINTY SPENCER (Morse, 1910) Light pink, almost white 250 '75 'ai DOROTHY ECKFORD (Eckford, 1901) Pure white 76 '20 'l» EARLIEST OF ALL (Burpee, 1898) Rose, or pink and white 2 00 'it 's •E. . J. CASTLE (Unwin, 1907) Rose crimson 75 'jo 'j» •ENCHANTRESS (Stark, 1906) Light pink shades, etc 200 'w 'S •ETHEL ROOSEVELT (Burpee, 1910) Straw and crimson 200 'OO '» •ETTA DYKE SPENCER (Breadmore, 1907) White S'OO I'SO !m FLORA NORTON (Morse, 1905) Blue and purple 78 ']• 10 •FLORA NORTON SPENCER (Morse, 1908) Blue and purple 2'6« 't» 'x •FLORENCE MORSE SPENCER (Morse, 1903) Light pink and clear pink 2.50 'n 'm •FRANK DOLBY (Unwin, 1907) Lavender and mauve ' 2 00 00 M •GAIETY SPENCER (Routzahn, 1910) .Striped and mottled 200 'OO !m •GEORGE HERBERT (Breadmore, 1905) Light pink, shaded deeper pink 2'00 'OO 20 •GLADYS CNWIN (Unwln, 1904) Light pink shades, etc 100 'iS JO HELEN PIERCE (Morse, 1905) Violet, feathered white 180 00 IB •HELEN LEWIS (Watson, 1904) Orange pink, etc 260 TB 26 HENRY ECKFORD (Eckford, 1904) Orange pink 'tB '20 'lO HONORABLE MRS. E. KENYON (Eckford, 1900) Pale yellow, or primrose '" '7s 'w 'lO •JUANITA SPENCER (Routzahn, 1900) Striped and mottled 200 'OO 'ao •BUNG ED WORD SPENCER (Burpee, 1908) Crimson scarlet 2'00 'OO '20 KING EDWARD VII (Eckford, 190.3) Crimson scarlet I'OO '» 'l» LADY GRISEL HAMILTON (Eckford, 1899) Lavender and mauve I'OO 'k 'i» LOTTIE ECKFORD (Eckford, 1890) Lavender and mauve, picotee edge lioo '» 'lO LORD NELSON (House) Violet and indigo 100 3S 'lO LOVELY (Eckford, 1895) Light pink shades, etc 100 'w j* •LOVELY SPENCER (Morse, 190S) Light pink, buff and pink 3.00 l.OO 36 •MARIE CORELLI (Morse, 1909) Rose crimson 300 100 35 MRS. GEORGE HIGGINSON, JR. (Morse, 1903) Lavender and mauve 75 10 'lO •MRS. HUGH DICKSON (Dobbie, 1909) Creamy pink 2 00 SO '20 •MRS. ALFRED WATKINS (Unwin, 1906) Light pink shades, etc TB 20 'if MRS. COLLIER (Dobbie, 1906) Pale yellow and primrose 7B '» 'lO MRS. WALTER WRIGHT (Eckford, 1902) Mauve and blue 75 10 18 •MRS. WALTER WRIGHT SPENCER (Routzahn, 1908) Mauve and blue 3 00 l'(» 'SB MONT BLANC (Benary, 1901) Pure white 2'00 76 26 NAVY BLUE (Burpee. 1899) Violet and indigo TB 'jO It •NORA UNWIN (Unwin, 1905) Pure white 160 '» '» •OTHELLO SPENCER (Morse, 1908) Maroon 200 00 '20 •PARADISE (Hemus, 1906) Light pink shades, etc 200 90 '20 PHENOMENAL (Morse, 1905) Lavender and mauve, picotee edm 1 OO 3S 10 •PRINCE EDWARD OF YORK SPENCER (Routzahn, 1909) Orange pink, or salmon 2 00 00 20 •PRIMROSE SPENCER (Morse, 1908) Pale yellow, or primrose 200 80 20 PRIMA DONNA (Eckford, 1806) Light pink and clear pink 1.00 .36 10 QUEEN ALEX.ANDRA (Eckford, 1905) Crimson scarlet 100 36 JO •QUEEN ALEXANDRA SPENCER Crimson scarlet 2.60 7S 26 •QUEEN VICTORIA SPENCER (Burpee, 1909) Primrose and rose 176 .80 15 •BAMONA SPENCER (Morse, 1909) Striped and mottled 2.80 .76 .26 BOMOLO PIAZZANI (Eckford, 1904) Mauve and blue 100 36 .10 •BCBY SPENCER, Routzahn, 1909) Crimson scarlet 200 .78 .16 •SAINT GEORGE (Hurst) Crimson scarlet 200 .76 .26 •SATIN QUEEN SPENCER (Routzahn, 1910) Primrose pink , 2 00 TB 25 •TENNANT SPENCER (Morse, 190.S) Mauve and blue 2 00 80 20 •WHITE SPENCER (Burpee, 1907) Pure white 2 00 60 20 •W. T. HUTCHINS (Spencer) (Morse, 1909) Light pink, buff and pink 3.00 1.00 .36 •SPENCER MIXTURE Mixed 100 26 .10 BODDINGTON'S QUALITY MIXTUBB Mixed 10 lbs., $4.50; 100 lbs., |40.00; .80 .15 .06 You can use this for an order sheet ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON, seedsman: 342 w^t^h^.et 706 HORTICULTUEE May 9, 1914 the line of field seeds, and says that with a larger capital, and if he were not a little tired after his many years of labor — he could very greatly in- crease the volume of business he does annually. The foundation he has laid is broad and strong enough to quad- ruple the very extensive business he now has, which we believe amounts to several hundred thousand dollars a year. Mr. Saul has no immediate suc- cessor in view, and as he will some ■day wish to retire, here seems to be an opportunity for an individual or corporation to secure one of the finest seed enterprises in the Empire State, but we hope Mr. Saul will continue for a long time yet. New York Seed Notes. Otto Heineclten has moved his office from the 28th to the 17th floor of the Whitehall Building, 17 Battery Place, New York. Room number is 1736. Burnett Bros, report an extraordi- narily large call for lawn grass seeds ithis spring. Sales of roses have been ■very large, also of rhubarb and other "vegetable garden plants. A very heavy mail and express trade has been experienced at Peter Hender- son & Co.'s store but counter trade has teen disappointing thus far. The tardy .spring is undoubtedly responsi- tjle for the light counter trade reported -by all the city seed houses. •STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT, ETC., OF HORTICULTURE, •As Required by the Act of Congress, August 24th, 1912. Publisher — HortieuUiii-e Publisbiug Co., Boston. Editor and Business Manager — Wm. .T. Stewart. List of stookholders holding one per fent. or more of total amount of stock — W. W. Castle, N. P. Per- kins, Wm. J. Stewart, J. K. M. L. Farqu- iiar, P. Welch, David Welch, of Boston, Mass.; Estate of F, R. Mathlson, Wal- tham. Mass.; J. H. Morton, Mattapan, Mass. ; Thos. Young, Jr., W. F. Sheridan, F. H. Traendly, Chas. Schenck, John I. Ravnor, New York City ; W. F. Hasting, Buffalo, N. Y. ; A. S. Burns, Elmhurst, N. Y. ; H. H. Battles, S. S. Pennock, Philadel- phia, Pa.; John Burton, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, Pa.; Estate of Carl Jurgens, Newport, R. I.; Philip Breltmeyer, De- troit. Mich. : Fred Lautenschlager, Chica- go, 111. Bondholders, mortgagees and other security holders — none. Borrowed money — none. Notes — none. Sworn to and subscribed before Notary ;Public by WM. J. STEWART, Business Manager. Boston, May 9, 1914. Kelway & Son Wholesale Growers to the Trade of Choice Stocks of GARDEN, FARM AND FLOWER SEEDS Please Write Now for Our CONTRACT PRICES Langport, Eng. MAKE A FIRST CLASS investment by buying MICHELL'S Distinctive Primroses Primula Chinensis J Trd. Trd. ■pkt. Pkt. Prize Mixture, even blend- ing, all colors $.60 $3.00 Alba Magniflca. White 60 1.00 Chiswick Red. Red 60 1.00 Duchess, White, rosy car- mine; yellow eye 60 1.00 Holborn Blue 60 1.00 Kermesina Splendeus. Crimson 60 1.00 Rosy Morn. Pink 60 1.00 Primula Obconica Gigantea Lilacina. Pale lilac .50 Rosea. Pink .50 Kermesina. Deep crimson .50 Alba. White .50 Hybrida Mixed .50 MICHELL'S Distinctive Cinerarias Dwarf Grandiflora Prize. Mixed colors 60 1.00 Medium Tall Grandiflora Prize. Mixed colors,. .60 1.00 James' Giant Strain. Mix- ed colors 60 1.00 Get WhoUsale List. MICHELL'S liEvsE Dept. Q, 518 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pa. MONTBRETIAS Hardy Autumn Flowering Bulbous Plants that are becoming more popular every year. They should be planted in groups and left undis- turbed. with BOUQUET PARFAIT— Vermilion yellow center. CBOCOSMAEFl,ORA— D a r g e bright orange, tinted scarlet. DBAP D'OR— Orange yellow. EI-DOR.iDO — Dark yellow. ETOILE DE FEU — Bright vermiliiin and scarlet, large. GERBE D'OR — Golden yellow. POTTSII— Orange and scarlet. RAYON D'OR — Ochre yellow and brown. All the Above Varieties $1.00 per 100. W.E.Marshall&Co. SEEDS-BULBS -PLANTS 166 West 23rd St., New York SEEDS FOR FLORISTS SPECIAL STRAINS OUR ASTERS, CTCLAMEN AND PRI- MULAS ARE UNEQUAXIKD. Trade List Ready, THOMAS J. GREY CO. 32 Sooth Market St., Boston, Mui. To The Trade B. L. CHADWICK, recently our travel- ing representative, is no longer in our employ Corp. of CHAS. F. MEYER 99 Warren St., New York New Price List oflMy Winter Flowering Spencer Sweet Peas WIEL SOON BE OUT If you aie interested in this line, send your name ANT. C. ZVOLANEK Lompoc. Cal. CHILDS' GLADIOLI Send for List JOHN LEWIS CHILDS FLOWERFIELD, L. I., N. Y. 1. W. Edmundsan, Mgr. M. W. VllliMis, Sic'; California Seed Growers Association, Inc. Growers For Wholesale Dealers 8AH JOSB OAUFOBNIA NEW CROP SEEDS FOR FLORISTS Ask for 1914 Catalogues Joseph Breck & Sons Corp. Seedfimen 47.54 No Market St., BOSTON, VtKSS. May 9, 1914 HORTICULTURE 707 FARQUHAR'S EVERGREEN LAWN GRASS SEED In making or renovating a lawn, much depends on the Grass Seed Mixture used. Why not have the best ? Our Lawn Grass Mixtures are all composed of the finest quality seeds, and undei normal conditions, should produce the best results. The formulas used are the result of a lifelong experience with grasses adapted to lawn making in this country. Special Mixtures for — Shady Places, Patting Greens, Fair Greens, Sea Shore, Tennis Courts, Terraces f • Catalogue on application R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., Boston, Mass. SOW EARLY SEASONABLE SEEDS STOCKS, ASTERS, VINCA, VERBENA, CYCLAMEN, CINERARIA, SWEET PEAS, ETC. Write for 1914 Illustrated Catalogue LJRIM ITT B SEEDSMEN 98 Chambers St., NEW YORK SEEDS for the FLORIST ASTERS— Rawson's Mid-summer Flowers early in August and continues until frost. Bright Rose, Purple, Lavender, Shell Pink, Pure White, Finest Mixed Trade Pkt. 35c.; Oz. $2.00 Sweet Peas, Cyclamen, Petunia, Verbena, Lily of the Valley from our own Cold Storage Plant. Our trade list mailed on application FOTTLER, FISKE, RAWSON CO., fr„!uiSI™'e' BOSTON PEAS, BEANS, RADISH . o,„^„, ^, ^^ ,^, and aH Garden Seeds ( i EONARD SXBBBT. CHICAOO CO. ONION SBTt Write for Priee» S. S. SKIDELSKY & CO. BULBS, PLANTS and SEEDS 1218 Betz BIdg., Philadelphia , Catalogue en application GARDEN SEED BEET, CARROT, PARSNIP. RADISH and GARDEN PEA SEED In viiriety ; 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 Dey St.,'NEW YORK and ORANGE. CONN. "SEEDS WITH A LINEAGE" Seeds with a generation of finest flowers and vegetables back of tbem — carefully selected— really tested. Write today for CataiosT. CARTER'S TESTED SEEDS, Inc. 166 Chamber of Commerce Bldg. Boston, Mass. Burpee's Seeds PHILADEI^PHIA BrtTE riST OF W^^OLESAI.E PRICES MAIL,ED ONIY TO THOSE WHO PLANT FOB PROFIT. PAEON I ES $10.00 per 100 In five colors WHITE CRIMSON ROSE PINK CARMINE TUBEROSES Dwarf Double Pearl. Extra larg:e size $10.00 per 1000 Gladioli and Tigridias All the leading varieties. Prices on application "The most reliable seeds" 63 Barclay St. (T-26) NBW TOKK. N. I. New Crop Seeds FOR FLORISTS AND MAKKB* GARDENBRS. SALVIA — Splendens, Bonflr*. ASTERS— AU varieties. VERBENA— SWEET PBA8. Send list of want*. Stamford Seed & Nursery Co., 43 Atlantic St. STAMTOBD, CONN. Place your order now for Ayre»' Winter Flowering SWEET PEA SEED S. BRY50N A.YR.ES CO. " Rettoivned Sweet Pea Specialist^' SUNKTSI.OPE, INDEFBNDEKOB* MO. J. BOLGIANO & SON WHOLESALE FIELD AND GARDEN Establuhed 1818 IVrite for Our Lmv Pricet LIGHT, PRATT and ELUCOTT ST8. BALTIMORE, IMD. 708 HORTICULTURE May 9, 1914 JOHN BREITMEYER'S = — ^SONS=^ Cor. Broadway and Gratiot Aves. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs . . . High Grade Cut Blooms We cover all Michigan points and good •actions of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association. HESS & SWOBODA FLORISTS Tdephones 1501 and 1. 1682 1415 Farnum St., OIVIA.I-IA.. IMEB. SEND ALBANY ORDERS TO FRED. A. DANKER 40 Maiden Lane, Albany, N. Y. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. WILLIAM J. SMYTH Cor. Michigan Are. and 31st St.> CHICAGO, ILL. (Member Florists* Telegraph Delivery Asso.) We ship to all points in Illinois and Iowa. Pbaies: Aldme 880 Aldins 88t Aldine 862. SAMUEL MURRAY Kansas City, Mo. 913 Grand Ave. Member of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery. All Ordirs Given Prompt and Careful Atteation ^"^ Park Floral Co. J. A. VALENTINE Pre.. Kcmber FlorUts' Telegraph Delivery. DENVER, COLORADO Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue, N. Rochester Phone 306. Long Dist. Bell Phone 21S9 Members Florists Telegraph Delivery "THE HOME OF FLOWERS" The largest cat flower store in America. Orders for the TWIN CITIES and for all Northwestern points given prompt at- tention. HOLM & OLSON, Incorpont«d ST. PAUL, MINN. Of Interest to Retail Florists NEW FLOWER STORES. Shenandoah, la. — C. B. Stevens. Belolt, Wis.— Wm. Stuart, Emerson Building. Brockton, Mass. — Jahn, Florist, 28 Ward street. New York City — Thomas Young, Jr., 54 W. 45th St. Superior, Wis.— Alex. C. Gardiner, 1418 Tower Ave. Worcester, IVIass. — H. F. Littlefield, 115 Front street. Northampton, Mass. — Alexander Parks, Trolley Waiting Station. STEAMER DEPARTURES Allen Numldian, Boston-Glasgow.. .May 13 American St. Louis, N. Y. -Southampton. May 15 Phlladelp'a, N. Y.-S'hampton..May 2^ Atlantic Transport Minnehaha, N. Y. -London May 16 Minnetonka, N. Y^. -London.. . .May 23 Cunard Franeonia, Bo.ston-Liverpool. .May 12 Lusitania, N. Y. -Liverpool May 19 French La Lorraine. N. Y. -Havre Ma.v i:: Niagara, N. Y. -Havre May li! I.-a Provence, N. Y. -Havre. .. .May 20 Hamburg-American Pennsylvania, N. Y'.-Hamb'g. ..May 14 Iniperator, N. Y. -Hamburg. . .May IB Pres. Lineoln, N. Y. -Hamburg. May 21 Holland-America Noordam, N. Y. -Rotterdam. . .May 12 Ryndam, N. Y. -Rotterdam May 19 North German Lloyd Kronp. Wilhelm, N. Y.-B'm'n..May 12 G. Washington. N. Y.-Bremen.May Hi Kronp'z'n Cecllie, N. Y.-B'm'n.May 19 Red Star Finland, N. Y'.-Antwerp May 16 Lapland, N. Y.-Antwerp May 23 White Star Celtle, N. Y.-Llverpool May li Majestic, N. Y.-Southampton..May 16 Cretie, Boston-Mediterranean. May 16 Arabic, Boston-Liverpool May y 10 B y26 ■ ■■■J — wmx 19 e: IM C3 O 19 P" F* Artistic Work. Reasonable Prlcei. Prompt Delivery of Steamer Orders. 1193 Broadway, My Only Store YOUNG ft NUGENT 42 West 28 St., NEW YORK "FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH" THE ROSERY 23 STEUBEN ST. A.I-B^ilMY, IM. Y. FLOWER DEUVERIES FOR ALBANY AND VICINITY Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery FLOWERS delivered promptly in Buffalo, Nietgara Falls, East Aurora, Lockport, Tonawanda, Lancaster and other Western New York cities and to^vns. 304 Main Street BUFFALO, N. Y. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association May 9, 1914 HORTICULTURE 709 NEW ENGLAND FLOWER DELIVERIES Send flower orders for VKolesale Florists 256 Devonshire Street, - - - Boston, Mass. Telephone Fori Hill 3630—3631 714 HOBTICULTURE May 9, 1914 H. E. FROMENT Wholesale Commission Florist, Choice Cut Flowers, 17 Weet 38th St. ITEW YORK Telephones: iWO, SItl. Madison Square. Moore, Henfz & Nash Wholesale Commission flirists SB and 57 West 26th Street New York Vdephone No. 768 likdlson Square — WM. P. FORD — i Wholesale Florist 167 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK Call and Inspect the Best Establishment In the Wholesale Flower District. QEO. C. SIEBRhCHT WHOLESALE FLORIST I09 \A/ES'r 2S«h ST CONSIGNMENS SOLICITED fe0BB{|{;8j MADISON SQ.. NEW YORK JOHN YOUNG >^l^^i^seii^ F'l^r-is'fc S3 WEST 28th STREET NEW YORK CITY Consignynerits Solicited Phone 7362 Madison Square THE KERVAN COMPANY Fanu. Mofl848» Wild Smllaz, Oalax, Iieaeotho«^ Palmetto, Cycas, both fresh cat and prepared. laurel. Hemlock, all Decomtin? Bverrrvens. r...{<»3; Mais. 119 W. 28 St., New York RCED ®. KELLER 122 West 2oth St., New York Florists' Supplies We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Werk & Novelties and are dealers iu Decorative Glassware, Growers and Florists' Requisites WILLIAM H. KUEBLER Brooklyn'* Foremost and Best WHOLESALE COMMISSION HOUSE A Fir>t Clau Market for aU CUT FLOWERS 28 WUlonghby St, Brooklyn, N. T. M. C. FORD 121 West 28th St., NEW YORK A Fall Line of ALL CUT FLOWERS. Telephone, S870 or S871 Madison Sqnare QEORGE B. HART WHOLfiSALE FLOWST 24 Stone St., Rochester, N.Y. Wholesale Commission Florist JF». J. SJVnODH Successor to JOHN I. BATTJOR SELUNG AGENT FOR LARGEST GROWERS A full line of Choife ("ut Flower Stock for all purposes. The HOME or THE LILY by the 106, 1000 or 10.000. 1998 MADISON SQUARE 49 Wcst 28tb St., Ncw York City Establithsd 1887 J. K. AL.L IM Still Geini Siroag OLDEST IN YEARS BUT UF-TO-DATE IN SERVICE A SQUARE DEAL. PROMPT RETURNS. MONEY .\LWAYS READY. 106 WEST 28TH ST., NEW YORK Opens 6 A. M. daily. Telephone, 167 and 4468 Mad. 8q. HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORGHIDS A SPECIALTY THE HIGHEST i/AI I CV ALWAYS C , GR.%DE OF VML.L.C.T ON HAND GARDENIAS, DAISIES, ROSES AND CARNATIONS JAMES Mc MAN US, l^Ull 105 W. 28th St., New York NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only ROSES AND CARNATIONS American Beauty, Special '* '• Fancy and Extra No. I Killamey. Extra " Ordinary Richmond. Hillingdon, Extra " '* Ordinary Maryland. Ward, Taft. Sunburst, Extra " ** '• " Ordinary. Russell, Shawy er • • • Carnations, Fancy Grade - " Ordinary Last Half of Week First Half of Weak ending May 2 beglnniiig May 4 1914 1914 15.00 to 25.00 15.00 to iS.oo 10.00 to 15.00 10.00 to 15.00 2.00 to 8.00 3.00 to lo.oe 3.00 to 4.00 4.00 to b.oo 1.00 to ,*.oo 2.00 to 4.ao 3-00 to 6.00 4.00 to 6.00 1.00 to 2.00 2,00 to 4.00 3-00 to 6.00 4.00 to 6.00 1. 00 to 2.00 2.00 to 4.00 3.00 to 6.00 2.00 to 6.00 2.00 to 3.00 2.00 to 4.00 1. 00 to 2.00 1. 00 to 3.00 Centrally Located, The Hub of the Flower Market Section | OMARl-EIS IVIIL.I-i A. IMG >A/l-toiesaie F-|oris« 55 and 57 W. 26th Street, NEW YORK Telephone 7062 Madison BADGLEY, RIEOEL & MEYER, Inc. WHOLESALE FLORISTS, 34 West 28th St.. New York Telephones ! ^^^i I M.idison Square CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED ALBANY CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE 76 Maiden Lane, ALBANY, N.Y. THOMAS TRACEY, Mgr. WHOLESALE ONLY SATE TIME AMD MONEY BY SENDING YOCB ORDER TO US - Prices Right. Consignments Solicited. Telephone Connection —MONTREAL FLORAL EXCHANGE, LTD.— ORGANIZED FOB THE BENEFIT OF THE CANADIAN TRADE. CUT FLOWERS AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. Home-trrown Stock a Specialty. STRICTLY WHOLESALE; NOTHING SOLD AT RETAIL. Ample reference fDrnlshed >8 to staDdlnK and Onanclal ability of tlie compaBy. 123 MANSFIELD STREET, MONTREAL. P. Q. WALTER F. SHERIDAN Wholesale Commission Dealer in CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 133 West 28th Street, New York Telephone— S633-3633 MadUon Sqnare Frank U. Traendly Charles Scbenck TRAENDLY & SCHENCK 'Wholesale Florists 131 West 28th St., New Yerii Telephones: 798 and 798 Mftdlaon Square Conilgnmenta %aVtMxA May 9, 1914 HORTICULTURE 716 Flower Market Reports {CfiniinMed from page 7/j) brisk, with the prospect of higher prices towards the end of the week. Lily of the valley is selling well and is more consistent as far as regular price is concerned. The hot spell has rushed in quantities of outdoor tulips and daffodils and the supply of these will soon be over. Lilies are once more getting in demand and the best are clearing out nicely at prices quoted in market report. There are still ship- ments of violets arriving, selling at $1.50 to $2.00 per 1000. Roses have shortened up in supply and $10 per 1000 is about the lowest quotation up to 6c. for the novelties and better grades of some of the standard vari- eties. Carnations arriving from Long Island, as a general rule, seem to be of better quality than those from other sections of the country. Quantities of cherry and peach blossoms have been used in recent decorations, which fact does not help the wholesale flower markets so you'd notice it. There are some tine gladioli. Sweet peas are re- ceived in enormous quantities and all grades of quality. The tone of the PHILADELPHIA market last week was considerably improved over the previous two weeks and while there was no great advance in quotations the final results were better. There was a large supply of everything and prices ruled low. The excess of shipments to demand, how- ever, ^ was not so great and with the fine weather, the week end business was better, so that there were no such enormous sacrifices as we have been having. American Beauty roses are not so plentiful and it anything the demand has been better. Other roses are very plentiful. Russells are fine now and sell well. This newcomer has all the earmarks of taking rank as a great warm weather rose in ad- dition to its other good qualities. In the orchid market cattleya Jlossiae now rules — the Schroederae crop be- ing entirely cut out. There are also some nice Dendrobiums to be had in both the pink and the white forms of nobile. The gardenia demand is rather half-hearted, while snapdragon is very plentiful. The retailers are push- ing it as they can make such a good showing for little money. Lilies are still far too plentiful and below normal as to price. The first shipment of peo- nies came in on Monday and were quickly picked up. Outdoor lilac is to be had in quantity, especially the lav- ender— there is very little white to be seen. The big wholesalers have been at pains to advise customers to keep off white carnations for Mothers' Day. We trust it will bear good fruit, but it is hard to stop a big wheel after it has been started in a wrong direction. Telephoae 3860 MadUon Square WOODROW & MARKETOS WlIOLK.S.\l,K Plantsmen and Florists 37 and 39 West 28th St., NEW YORK EDWARD REID WHOLESALE FLORIST 1619-21 Ranslead St., Philadelphia, Pa. CHOICE BEAUTIES, ORCHIDS, VALLEY, ROSES and ail Seasonable Varieties of Cut Flowers William F. Kasting Co. \A/^Hole8al< 383-387 ELLICOTT ST. loris-ts BUFFALO, N. Y. NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only MISCELLANEOUS Cattleyas--* Lilies, Lx>ngiflonim Calla. Lily of the Valley Wallflower Snapdragon • Daffodils Tulips VioleU Pansies ■ Mignonette Daises, ^vhitc and yellow Sweet Peas (per loo bunches) Lilacs (per bunch) Southern Gardenias Adiantum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus, strings (per loo) " " & Spren (loo bunches) Last Half of Week ending May 2 1914 ao.oo to 35.00 I. DO to 3.00 3.00 to 6.00 2. 00 to 3.00 1. 00 to 3.00 1. 00 to 4.00 1. 00 to a.oo 1.00 to 3.00 .25 to ■ so •as to .50 .50 to 4.00 .50 to 1. 00 6.00 to i.oo First Half of Week beginning May 4 1914 2.00 •50 16.00 20.00 15.00 ■33 15.00 1.00 25.00 50.00 50.00 15.00 3.0c 4.00 2.00 •75 a.oo x.oo 1.00 • 15 • 15 1.50 •50 4.00 •25 2.00 •50 15.00 35.00 15.00 35.09 5.00 6.00 3.00 1.00 4.00 3.00 2. 00 ■»5 ■»5 3.00 I. CO 8.00 .35 16.00 1.00 25.00 50.00 35.00 There are far more WASHINGTON flowers on the mar- ket at the present time than the demand can possibly take care of and prices have dropped clear out of sight. Business lias been comparatively good, but almost with- out profit for the wholesalers and growers are practically accepting the retailers' bids for tlie stock and the latter find it hard to get anything like a price from the consumers. The sup- ply of roses and carnations is so great that it is said that tens of thousands of those are being thrown away daily. The call is almost entirely for spring blossoms at the present time and li- lacs and dogwood are very popular. These are supplanting all greenhouse stock. As previously reported, the present Mexican uncertainty continues to have a marked ill effect on business in general, more especially on that of flowers, for society folks are cancelling a number of entertainments of various sorts. A decrease in the number of street vendors of flowers was very grat- ifying to the store men who hope that some day this sort of competition will be entirely done away with. During the past week a large number of ar- rests were made of florists doing busi- ness without licenses, many of these men being of the street vending type and all unknown to the Horticultukk correspondent. The police are proving unusually vigilant along this score, or- ders having been given them to see that all so required are properly sup- plied with licenses. The market is dull ST. LOUIS and very much over- crowded with every- thing in season. There is a big glut of sweet peas, carnations, callas and roses, prices suffering greatly in all classes. Even prime stock is selling lower than ever before. Weather con- ditions are favorable to bringing out blooms of all kinds of out-door stock. Smilax and all other green sell well, ferns are scarce and up in price. VISITORS' REGISTER. Chicago — Mr. and Mrs. J. Manusos, Mason City, la.; Wm. Jaap. of the Les- ter Park Greenhouses, Duluth, Minn.; Arthur Schutz, Hammond, Ind.; E. Everett, Madison. Wis. St. Louis: Guy Reyburn, of Hender- son & Co.. and Fred Lembke, of Bar- nard Co.. Chicago: J. J. Karins, of Dreer's. arid F. .J. Farney, of Rice Co., Philadelphia; Charles Ford and Sajn Seligman, New York. Boston — H. C. Neubrand, represent- ing A. N. Pierson. Inc., Cromwell, Conn.: A. E. Thatcher, Bar Harbor, Me.: F. R. Pierson, Tarrytown, N. Y.; L. J. Reuter, Westerly, R. L; Wm. Plumb, New York, Superintendent Floriculture, Panama-Pacific Exposi- tion; H. Langeler and W. A. Philippo, representing M. Van Waveren & Son, Hilegom, Holland; G. L. Freeman, Fall River, Mass. Cincinnati — Peter Weiland, New Cas- tle, Ind.; Martin Reukauf, represent- ing H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadel- phia, Pa.: Sam Seligman, New York, and Wm. Sanders, representing Poehl- mann Bros. Co., Chicago. Heavy buy- ers in this market last week from nearby points were J. F. Herdegen, Aurora, Ind.; Walter Gray, Hamilton, Ohio; Lodder's Sons, Hamilton, Ohio and Fred Ruff, Lawrenceburg, Ind. ROBERT J. DYSART PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT AND AmiXOK Simple methods of correct a«counlin>f especially adapted for florists' use. BOOKS BALANCED AND ADJUSTED Merrhants Bank Buildioc 40 STATE ST. BOSTON Telephone Alain 58 716 H 0 E T I C U L T TJ K E May 9, 1914 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 ol 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 E. J. Dysart, 40 State St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. AMPELOPSIS Ampelopsis Veitchii — Largest stock of a-year transplanted in tbe United States. All sizes up to strong 3-ft. plant. Send for prices before placing your order else- where. CHAS. BLACK, Hightstown, N. J. APHINE Aphine Mfg. Co., Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. APHIS PUNK Nicotine Mfg. Co., St, Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. ASPARAGUS J. E. Felthousen, Schenectady, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. AUCUBA Aucuba japonica, bushy plants, 35c. $2.50 each. JULIUS ROBHRS CO.. Rutherford. N. J. to AZAXEAS P. Ouwerkerk, Hoboken, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Leuthy & Co., Rosiindale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Otto Heinecken, New Yorlc City. For page see List of Advertisers. John McKenzIe, No. Cambridge, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Schultheis, College Point, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. BARRIE FORCING FRAME Geo. N. Barrie, Brookline, Mass. BAT TREES McHutehison & Co., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. August Rolker & Sons, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. BAY TREES— Standard and Pyramids. All sizes. Price List on demand. JULIUS KOEHRS CO., Rutherford, N. J. BEDDING PI.ANTS R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. For page see List of Advertisers. Breck-Eoblnson Nurseries, Lexington, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. John McKenzie, No. Cambridge, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. For page see List of Advertisers. Geraniums: Nutt, Ricard, Poitevine, Tlaud, Jaulin, La Favorite; Cannas; Aus- 3% in., $6.00 per 100. Blue Ageratum, Howard's Star Petunias, double Alyssum, white Marguerites, German Ivy, Salvia Bon- fire, Coleus Verscbaffelttii. G. Bedder, Queen Victoria, Firebrand, 3 in.. $5.00 per 100, Achyranthes Lindenii, Coleus (4 col- ors). Dusty Miller, Alternanthera (red, yel- low), 2% in., $3.00 per 100. Dracaena indi- vlsa, extra heavy, 6 in., $40,00 per 100 Vinca variegata, 3% in., $8.00 per 100 Cash. F. SOKOL, Worcester, Mass. BEGONIAS Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. For page seeList of Advertisers. BEGONIAS Lorraine, Cincinnati and Florence Davenport. 2^4 in. pots. De- livery from May 15th. JULIUS ROEHRS CO., Rutherford, N. J. BOILERS Kroeschell Bros. Co., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. King Construction Co., North Tonawanda, N. Y. "King Ideal" Boiler. For page see List of Advertisers. Hitchings & Co., New York City, For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Burnham Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. BOXES— CUT FLOWER FOtDING Edwards Folding Box Co., Philadelphia. For page see List of Advertisers. Folding cut flower boxes, the best made. Write tor list. HOLTON & HUNKBL CO., Milwaukee, Wis. BOX TREES BOX TREES— Standards, Pyramids and Bush. In various sizes. Price List on demand. JULIUS ROEHRS CO., Ruther- ford, N. J. BO.XWOOD TREES Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. BULBS AND TUBERS J. M. Thorburn & Co., New York City. Gladioli and Tigridins. For page see List of Advertisers. Michell's Seed House, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Ralph M. Ward & Co., New York City. Lily Bulbs, For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Boddington, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. John Lewis Childs, Flowerfield, L. I., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Henderson & Co., Chicago, 111. Lilium Giganteum. For page see List of Advertisers. August Rolker & Sons, New York City. Holland and Japan Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Skidelsky & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. Schwake & Co., New York City. Horticultural Importers and Exporters. For page see List of Advertisers. C. KEUR & SONS. HILLEGOM, Holland. Bulbs of all descriptions. Write for prices. NEW YORK Branch, 8-10 Bridge St. CANNAS 108 of the best varieties. Send for new Complete Canua Book, just out. THE CONARD & JONES COMPANY, West Grove, Pa. CARNATIONS F. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette, Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. CARNATION PLANTS — From 2i4-in. pots, 1000 Commodore, $50.00. FRANK P. PUTNAM, P. O. Box 12, Lowell, Mass. CARNATION STAPLE Split carnations quickly, easily and cheaply mended. Pillsbury's Carnation Staple, 2000 for $1.00 post paid. I. L. PILLSBURY, Galesburg, 111. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Elmer D. Smith & Co.. Adrian, Mich. Chrysanthemum Novelties for 1914. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Wood Bros., Fishkill, N. Y. rhrysantbenuinis Rooted Cuttings. For page see List of Advertisers, CHRYSANTHEMUM ROOTED CUT- TI.\GS--Alii-e Salomon, $7.00 per 100, $60.00 per lOOO; Chas. Razer, M. Bonnaffon, M. Dean, Lynnwood Hall, Chrysolora and other leading market sorts, $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. WM. SWAYNE, Kennett Sq., Pa. Strong Rooted Chrysanthemum Cuttings, 250 of one variety at 1000 rate. Opah. Pa- cific Supreme, 114c., $10 per 1000; Presi- dent Taft, Wm. Duckham, Golden Age, Yellow Bonnaffon. Robt. Halliday, October Frost,. Winnie Baily, IJ^c, $12.50 per 1000: White Bonnaffon, Mad. J. Nonln, Maud Dean, Early Snow, Alice Byron, Dr. En- guehard. Black Hawk. Culling fordii, 2c., $!."> per KXK); Chrvsolora, 2V'C.. .$20 per 1000; Golden Eagle. Golden Weddmg, 3c., $2."i per 1000. .\bont twenty other good varieties. Terms cash. JOHN B. TAN- GUY, West Grove, Pa. SINGLE CHRYSANTHEMUMS from 214-in. pots. 100 Yellow Mensa $10.00 Mensa. Finest White 5.00 Ceila. Lemon Y'ellow 5.00 Cha. Kingsley. Fine Yellow 5.00 Mary Pope. Large Pink 5.06 Hilda Wells. Tuscan Red 4.00 Mary Richardson. Salmon 4.00 Mrs. Heneage. Yellow Anemone 4.00 I'ompons — Lula. white; Souvenir d'Or. orange and bronze 3.06 FRANK P. PUTNAM, P. O. Box 12. Lowell, Mass. COCOANUT FIBRE SOIL 20th Century Plant Food Co., Beverly, Masa. For page see List of Advertisers. CYCLAJIENS Thomas Roland, Nahant, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Schultheis, College Point, N. Y. 'For page see List of Advertisers. CYCLAMENS from 5 in. pots. Finest strain. Separate colors. JULIUS ROEHRS CO., Rutherford, N. J. DAHLIAS Dahlias at greatly reduced prices for 1914. Send for wholesale list. Order early. J, L. MOORE, Northboro, Mass. Dahlias — 2.50O field clumps, latest varie- ties, cheap for cash ; or what have you to exchange? GEO. H. WALKER, Dahlia Expert, North Dighton, Mass. NEW PAEONY DAHLIA John Wanamaker, Newest Handsomest, Best. New color, new form and new habit of growth. Big stock of best cut-flower varieties. Send list of wants to PEACOCK DAHLIA FARMS, Berlin, N. J. Dahlias— best cut-flower varieties and novelties. Send yonr list of wants to the largest Dahlia grower in the world. J. K. ALEXANDER, "The Dahlia King," East Bridgewater, Mass. For List of Advertisers See Page 691 May 9, 1914 HORTICULTUEE 717 DAHLIAS — Continued Field clumps, divided, good sound stock; assortment of 10 commercial kinds for cut- flowers, equal amount of each, labeled true to name, $1.00 per 100, $1L>.00 per 1000; mixture of White and Light Pink for Florists' use, .$1.25 per 100, $10.00 per 1000; mixture of all colors and types, ^.l.OO per 100, $8.00 per lOOO. We cuarautee satisfac- tion—25 at 100 and 250 at 1000 rate. Trade List of Dahlias on Application. MANNET- TO HILL NURSERIES. W. A. Finger, Prop., Hicksvllle, L. I., N. Y. DECORATIVE PLANTS A. Leuthy & Co., Perkins St. Nurseries. Roslindnle, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Kobert~Cralg Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. John Scott, Brooklyn, N. Y, For page see List of Advertisers. Woodrow & Marketos, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Keller Co., Inc., Brooklyn and White- stone, L, I., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Skidelsky & Co.rPhiladelphiaTPa. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Schultheis, College Point, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobbink^^& Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. DRACAENAS J. E. Felthousen, Schenectady, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. ENGLISH IVY J. E. Felthousen, Schenectady, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. FERNS A. Leuthy & Co., Roslindale, Mass. 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. A. M. Davenport, Watertown, Mass. Ferns for Dishes; Bird's Nest Ferns. For page see List of Advertisers. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. John McKenzie, No. Cambridge, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers, Ernest Oechslln, River Forest, 111. Ferns for Dishes. For page see List of Advertisers. FEBTILIZERS 20th Century Plant Food Co., Beverly, Mass. Cocoanut Fibre Soil. For page see List of Advertisers. Pulverized Manure Co., Chicago, 111. Wizard Brand Cattle Manure. For page see List of Advertisers. Hudson Carbon Co., Ballston Spa, N. Y. Davldges' Special Phosphorus. For page see List of Advertisers. Stumpp & Walter Co.. New York City. Scotch Soot. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. Elliott & Sons. New York City. Rams Head Guano. For page see List of Advertisers. The PlantliteCoTT New" York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Millwood Farm, Framingham, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS' LETTERS Boston Florist Letter Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. H. Bayersdorfer & Co.. Philadelphia, Pa. Quality Script Letters. For page see List of Advei-tisers. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES N. F. McCarthy & Co., Boston. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. M. Rice Co., Philadelphia. Pa. . For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES— Continued Reed & Keller, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, Pa, For page see List of Advertisers. Welch Bros. Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Komada Bros., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWER POTS E. Allan Peirce, Waltham, Mass. Peirce Paper Flower Pot. For page see List of Advertisers. C. W. H. Ernest, Washington, Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. A. H. Hews & Co., Cambridge, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. HlTflnger Bros., Ft. Edward, N7~Y . For page see List of Advertisers. FUNGINE Aphine Mfg. Co., Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. GALAX Michigan Cut Flower Co., Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. GERANIUMS R. Vincent, ,Tr., & Sons Co. White Marsh, Md. For page see List of Advertisers. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. John McKenzie, No. Cambridge, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Geraniums — S. A. Nutt. extra strong, branched, 3-in., $3.00 per 100; 4-in., branched in bud and bloom, $5.00 per 100. Cash with order, please. J. M. & C. L. BACKUS, Groton, Tomp. Co.. N. Y- GLADIOLUS Micbell's Seed House, Philadelphia, Pa. Gladiolus Princeps. John Lewis Childs, Flowerfield, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. ~j7^7^horbum & Co., New York City. 'For page see List of Advertisers. _ Groff's mixed, light colors, 1-ln., $5.00 per 1000. Groff's hybrids, mixed, all col- ors, 1-in., $5.00 per 1000. C. PEIRCE, Dighton, Mass. GLASS Sharp, Partridge & Co., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Parshelsky Bros., Inc., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see IJst of Advertisers. Greenhouse glass, lowest prices. JOHN- STON GLASS CO., Hartford City, Ind. GLASS CUTTERS Smith & Hemenway Co., New York City. Red Devil Glass Cutter. For page see List of Advertisers. GLAZING POINTS H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. Peerless Glazing Point. For page see List of Advertisers. GOLD FISH Gold fish, aqiiarinni plants, snails, cas- tles, globes, aquarium, fish foods. Tiefs. 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. Frank Van Assche, Jersey City, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Metropolitan Material Co., Brooklyn, N. Y. S. Jacobs & Sons, Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord cS: Burnham Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. 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. Frank Van Assche, Jersey City, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. PlersoiT U-Bar Co., New York City. Metropolitan Material Co., Brooklyn, N. Y. Hitchings & Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Burnham Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Foley Greenhouse Manuf. Co.. Chicago, III. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE AND VERANDA SHADING W. H. Dugan, New Roehelle, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. E. A. Llppman, Morristown, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. GUTTERS King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. Y. King Channel Gutter. For page see List of Advertisers. Metropolitan Material Co., Brooklyn, N. Y. Iron Gutters. HAIL INSURANCE Florists* I-Iail Asso. of America. J. G. Esler, Saddle River, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. HARDY FERNS AND GREEN GOODS Michigan Cut Flower Efxchange, Detroit^ Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. The Kervan Co., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. HEATING APPARATUS Kroeschell Bros. Co., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Burnham Co.. New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. HELIOTROPES Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. J. E, Felthousen, Schenectady, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia, Pa. Everything in Hardy Perennials. Bay State Nurseries. No. Abington, Mass. 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. New England Nurseries Co., Bedford, Mass. For page see List of A dvertisers. Old Town Nurseries, M. P. Haendler, Prop., South Natick, Mass^ Breck- Robinson Nurseries, Lexington, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. HOT-BED SASH A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Parshelsky Bros., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Burnham Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. HOSE H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers^ Fnsbcticides Aphlna Manufacturing Co., Madison, N. J. Aphine and Fungine. For page see List of Advertisers. Lemon Oil Co., Baltimore, Md. Standard Insecticides. For page see List of Advertisers. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. Aplils Punk and Nikoteen. For page see List of Advertisers. Plantllfe Co., New York City. Plantlife. For page sec List of .\dvertlsers. Kentucky Tobacco Product Co., Louis- ville, Ky. "Nlco-Fume." For page see List of Advertisers. In writing to Advertisers Icindly mention Horticulture 718 HORTICUI.TURE May 9, 1914 IBIS Eastern Nurseries, Jamaica Plain, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. IRRIGATION SPRINKLER J P. Campbell. Jacksonville, Fla. For page see List of Advertisers. IVY German Ivy, 2 to 214 in- pot?,^ extra heavv cool grown stock, 2c batisfaction guaranteed. S. B. PROSSER, \\arrens- burg, X. Y. _ — " KBNTIAS Joseph Heacock Co., Wyucote, Pa. For page see List of Advertisei-s. LAWN MOWERS Coldweil Lawn Mower Co., Newburgh, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. LAtJRCS Laurus Cerasus; Bush, 3.5c.-$1.00 each; Standards, S7..=iO-$10.00 each; Pyramids, $5.0O-*7.5O each. i, j t^t t JULIUS ROEHRS CO., Rutherford, N. J. LEMON OIL Lemon Oil Co., Baltimore, Md. For page see List of_AclvertUei;s^ LII-Y BULBS Cbas Schwake & Co., New York City. Horticultural Importers and Exporters. For pn).'p see List of Advertisers. R M. Ward & Co., New York, N. Y. For page see List of ■\dvertisei-s. ULT OF THE VALLEY PIPS August Rolker & Sons, New York City. For pace_see_L_ijt_ of Advertisers. McHutchison & Co., New York City. Berlin Valley Pips. For page see List of Advertisers. Otto Heinecken, New York City. For page see List of Advertisei-s. Fottler, Fiske, Rawson Co., Boston, Mass, For page see List of Advertisers. MARGUERITES Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. MASTICA F O. Pierce Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. MISCELLANEOUS STOCK Tlie Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio. For page see List of Advertisers. MOONVINES Godfrey Aschmann, Philadelphia, Pa. For' page see List of .Vdverri.sers. NATIONAL NURSERYMAN National Nurseryman Publishing Co., Inc., Rochester, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. "NICO-rUME" Kentuckv Tobacco Product Co., Loui; ville. Ky. For page see List of Advertisers. NIKOTEBN Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. NIKOTIANA Aphine Mfg. Co., Madison, N. J. 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 Abington, Mass. Hardy, Nortberu Grown Stock. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. NURSERY STOCK — Continued Framingham Nurseries, Framingham, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. August Rolker & Sons, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Breck-Robiuson Nurseries, Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Otto Heinecken, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Old Town Nurseries. M. P. Haendler, Prop., South Natick, Mass. Eastern Nurseries, Jamaica Plain, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Manning Nurseries. No, Wilmington, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. New England Nurseries Co., Bedford, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. 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. For page see List of Advertisers. Sander, St. Albans, England. Importer, Exporter, Growers, Hybridists, Vnr nntre see T.ist of Advertiser: orter, Exporter, Growers, II For page see List of Adverti isers. Freeman Orchid Co., Fall River, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. PALMS, ETC. A. Leutby cS: Co., Roslindale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. 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. August Rolker & Sons, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Otto Heinecken, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. PANSY PLANTS 125,000 large, stocky (September trans- planted), lield-grown, blooming pansy plants; Henry Mette's strain, all salable stock, satisfaction guaranteed, .$1.00 per 100, $10.(10 per 1000. Cash. BRILL CEL- ERY G.\RDEN'S. Kalamazoo. Mich. 500.000 fleld-gi-own Pansies in bud and bloom ; grown from seed of my own rais- ing and is the result of twenty years' care- ful breeding. $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. Cash, please. LEONARD COUSINS, JR., Concord Jet., Mass. PEONIES. J. M. Thorburn & Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Peonies. The world's greatest collection. 1200 sorts. Send for list. C. BETSCHER, Canal Dover. O. PECKY CYPRESS BENCHES A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. PHLOX Eastern Nurseries, Jamaica Plain, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. PHOENIX Phoenix Canariensis, fine large plants. $7.50-$35.00 each. JULIUS ROEHRS CO., Rutherford, N. J. PIPE AND FITTINGS Kroescheli Bros. Co., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. King Construction Company, N. Tonawanda, N. Y. Shelf Brackets and Pipe Hangers. For page see List of Advertisers. PLANT AND BULB IMPORTS Chas. Schwake & Co., New York City For page see List of Advertisers. August Rolker & Sons, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. McHutchison & Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Otto Heinecken, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. PLANT TRELLISES AND STAKES Seele's Tieless Plant Stakes and Trel- lises. H. P. SEELE & SONS, Bllthart, Ind. PLANT TUBS H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. "Riverton Special." • POCKET PRUNER S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., Philadelphia. Pa. POINSETTIA PULCHERRIMA A. Schultheis, College Point, N. Y. For page see List of .Advertisers. POT COVERS H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. RAFFIA McHutchison & Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. REFRIGERATORS FOR FLORISTS United Refrigerator & Ice Machine Co., Kenosha, Wis. United Ice Machines. For page see List of Advertisers. RHODODENDRONS P. Ouwerkerk, Uobokeu, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Otto Heinecken, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Framingham Nurseries, Framingham, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. For page see List of Advertisers. RIBBONS AND CHIFFONS S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. ROSES P. Ouwerkerk, 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. W. H. Elliott, Brighton, Mass. Young Rose Stock of High Quality. For page see List of Advertisers. Bay State Nurseries, North Abington, Mass. For page see List of .Advertisers. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. . For page see List of Advertisers. August Rolker & Sons, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Framingham Nurseries, Framingham, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. X~Ji. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. For page see List of Advertisers. Breck-Robiuson Nurseries. Lexington, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Send for complete list of strong two- year field plants of Choicest Roses. THE i'ONARD & JONES COMPANY, West Grove, Pa. SALVIAS Salvia Bonfire, fine 2-in., $2.00 per 100. Cash. J. W. MILLER. Shlremanstown, Pa. Salvias— Bonfire, strong, healthy plants, 2-in. pots, $2.00 per 100; 3-in. pots, $3.00 per 100. J. HENRY BARTRAM, Lans- downe, Pa. SEED GROWERS Leonard Seed Co., Chicago, III. For page see List of Advertisers. California Seed Growers' Association, San Jose, Cal. For page see List of Advertisers. Braslan Seed Growers Co., San Jose, Cal. For page see List of Advertisers. For List of Advertisers See Page 691 May 9, 1914 H 0 E T I C U L T TJ R E 719 SEEDS Carter's Tested Seeds, Boston, Mass., aud London, England. "Seeds with a Lineage." For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons, Boston, Mass. For page see List of Adrertisers. J. Bolgiano & Son, Baltimore, Md. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. Sehwake & Co., New York City. 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. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Boston, Mass. Evergreen Lawn Grass Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Thorburn & Co.. New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Leonard Seed Co., Chicago, 111. Peas, Beans, Radish and all Garden Seeds. For page see Last of Advertisers. Arthur T. Boddington, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. 8. Bryson Ayres Co., Independence, Mo. Sweet Peas. For page see List of Advertisers. Loechner & Co., New Y'ork City. For page see List of Advertisers. T. J. Grey Co., Boston, Mass. Seeds for Florists. For page see List of Advertisers. S. D. Woodruff & Sons, New York. Garden Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. Ant. C. Zvolanek, Lompoc, Cal. Winter Flowering Sweet Pea Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. Stumpp & Walter Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Burnett Bros., New York City. Seasonable Seeds. For page see List of Advertisers. Stamford Seed & Nursery Co., Stamford, Conn. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Skldelsky & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page sec List of Advertisers. Kelway & Son, Langport, England. Garden, Farm and Flower Seeds. For page see List of Advertisers. Fottler, FIske & Kawson Co., Boston. Mass. For pa^e see List of Advertisers. SNAPDRAGONS SNAPDRAGONS— 10,000 Rooted Cuttings, Silver Pink, Yellow and White, $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. WM. SWAYNE, Ken- nett Sc]., Pa. SPHAGNUM MOSS. Live Sphagnum moss, orchid peat and orchid basket aJways on hand. LAGER & HURRELL. Summit, N. J. STOVE PIANTS Orchids — Largest stock in the country- Stove plants and Crotons, finest collection. JULIUS ROEHRS CO., Rutherford, N. J. SWEET PE.\ SEED Arthur T. Boddington, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Ant. C. Zvolanek, Lompoc, Calif. For page see List of Advertisers. S. Bryson Ayres Co., Sunnyslope, Independence, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. VEGETABLE PLANTS Vegetable Plants, Tomatoes. Cabbage, Cauliflower, Celery, Egg Plant. Cheshire pigs, and Guernsey cattle, bluiuled stock. Write for pamphlet. GIRDLE RIDGE, Farm Dept.. Katonab, N. Y. Celery Plants; Golden Self Blanching (French Strain), fine plants, ready now, $2.50 per 1000. Cash. BRILL CELERY GARDENS, Kalamazoo, Mich. VENTILATING APPARATUS The Advance Co., Richmond, Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. Quaker City Machine Co., Richmond, Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. VERMICIDES Aphine Mfg. Co., Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. WEED KILLER Plno-Lyptol Chemical Co., New York City. For page see List of ■■Vdvertisers. WIRED TOOTHPICKS W. J. Cowee, Berlin, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. WIREWORK Reed & Keller, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Komada Bros., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Wlrework. Write for our catalogue. HOLTON & HUNKEL CO., Milwaukee, Wis. WILLIAM E. HEILSCHBR'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. Baltimore The S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., Franklin and St. Paul Sts. 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 page see List of Advertisers. McAlpine & McDonald, Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Brooklyn Wm. H. Kuebler, 28 Willoughby St. For page see List of Advertisers. Buffalo, N. Y. William F. Kasting Co., 383-87 Elllcott St. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Peter Relnberg, 37 Randolph St. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Carnation Co., 30 E. Randolph St. For page see List of Advertisers. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. 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 H. E. Froment. 57 W. 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. James McManus, 105 W. 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. W. F. Sheridan, 133 W. 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. P. J. Smith, 49 West 28th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Moore, Hentz & Nash, 55 and 57 W. 26th St. For page see List of Advertisers. Charles Millang, 55 and 57 West 26th St. For page see List of Advertisers. W. P. Ford, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Traendly & Schenck, 131 W. 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. WHOLESALE FLORISTS— Continued The S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., 117 West 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. Badgley, Riedel & Meyer, Inc., -New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Woodrow & Marketos, 37 & 39 West 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. J. K:. Allen, 106 W. 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. George C. Siebrecht, 109 W. 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. John Young, 53 West 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. M. C. Ford, 121 West 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. Philadelphia Leo. NIessen Co., 12th and Race Sts. For page see List of Advertisers. Edward Reld, 1619-21 Ranstead St. For page see List of Advertisers. The S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., 1008-12 Ludlow St. For page see List of Advertisers. Richmond, Ind. E. G. HlU Co. For page see List of Advertisers. Rochester, N. Y. George B. Hart, 24 Stone St. For page see List of Advertisers. Washington The S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., 1216 H St., N. W. For page see List of Advertisers. New Offers In This Issue ANNOUNCEMENT. Corp. of Chas. F. Meyer, New York City. For page see List o£ Advertisers. AMERICAN BEAUTY PLANTS. A. A. MacDunald, Somerville, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. HEADQUARTERS FOR HARDY PHLOX. Henry A. Dreer. Inc., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. HORTICULTURAL AUCTIONEERS. N. F. McCarthy & Co.. Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. HYDRANGEAS— DRACAENAS— IVY. J. Wni. Colflesh's Sons, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. MEMORIAL DAY LEADERS— CEME- TERY VASES N. F. McCarthy & Co.. Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. MICHELL'S DISTINCTIVE PRIM- ROSES. Mlchell's Seed House, Philailclphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. ^ MONTBRETIAS. W. E. Marshall & Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers, PHAL/ENOPSIS. MacRorie-McLaren Co., San Francisco, Cal. For page see List of Advertisers. SNAPDRAGONS. S. S. Pennoek-Mecbaii Co., Phihidelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. VEGETABLE PLANTS. K. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. For page see List of Advertisers. In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture 720 HORTICULTURE May 9, 1914 WANTS, FOR SALE, ETC. AdTertlBemeiits in this colninn one cent a word. Initials count as words. Cash with order. All correspondence addressed "Care HOBTICCLTITBB" should be sent to 11 naniilton Plare. Boson. HELP WANTED WANTED — Assistant to gardener. Man who understands bedding out. State wages ■desired. Address Soutli Shore Greenhouses, Cohasset, Mass. "WANTED— First-class grower, who can grow cyclamen, begonias and chrysanthe- mums, Christmas and Easter pot plants. State wages expected. Must be Protestant and have first-class references as to ability, etc. Address G. B., care HORTICULTURE. SITUATIONS WANTED DO YOU NEED FARM HELP? We have many able-bodied young men, both with and without farming experience, who wish to work on farms. If you need a good, intelligent, sober man, write for an order blank. Ours is a philanthropic organization and we make no charge to employer or employee. Our object Is to encourage farming among Jews. THE JEWISH AGKICCI-TURAI- SOCIETY, 174 Second Avenue, New York City. SITUATION WANTED by practical flor- ist and gardener; good grower: capable of taking full charge of private or commer- cial place. Age 32; 15" years' experience. References as to abilitv and character. Address W. R., care of HORTICULTURE. SITUATION WANTED— Gardener wish- es situation on gentleman's estate. Fruit, vegetables and general greenhouse stock and outdoor gardening. First-class refer- ences. A. B. C. 1320 Center street, New- ton Center. Mass. SITUATION WANTED as gardener, in- side or out, on private estate. Life experi- ence— fruit, chrysanthemums, orchids, etc. First-class references. Age, 38. English. ' Address "P," care HORTICULTURE. FOR SALE Prosperous Establishment For Sale One of the best commercial establish- ments around Boston. Ten houses fully stocked. Will turn over nice wholesale trade to buyer. Easy terms. Going Into other business. JOHN McKENZIE North Cambridge, Mass. FOR SALE— Fresh from factory, new; 10 X 1'2, 1« X IS, 16 X 24, double thick. A and B qualities. Market dropped. Now is the time to buy and save money. PAR- SHELSKY BROS.. INC., 215-2i7 Have- meyer St.. Brooklyn, N. Y. FOR SALE — A nice residence; 9 rooms; having all latest improvements — city water, steam heat, electricity; two wells; three greenhouses; across from a Cemetery. Very suitable for a florist. Address J. P. THEVE, Norwich, Conn.. FOR SALE— Retail and wholesale florist business. 3 greenhouses on leased land; 5 years to run with option to buy. houses were built up last year; good reason for selling: just step in and do business. Apply to PETERSEN, 79 Central Ave., Flushing. N. Y. MISCELLANEOUS WANTED— 16CI0 'mums and 1200 carna- liona. Standard varieties. South Shore Greenhouses. Cohasset. Mass. WANTED — To lease, with privilege to buy, retail greenhouses. State full particu- lars. Box 10, Annandale, New York. Springfield, Mass. — Two acres of ground in Forest Park are being pre- pared for a rose garden. PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED. The Transactions of the Massachu- setts Horticultural Society for the year 1913, Part II, is a record of the meetings of the Board of Trustees, re- ports of judges and awards at the various exhibitions of the year, also of the various officers and regular com- mittees for 1913. There is a full page portrait of Hydrangea Sargentiana, one of E. H. Wilson's Chinese collec- tions. Report of the Board of Park Com- missioners of Seattle, Washington — This is the 10th annual report of the Seattle Park System. Its date and statistics are good evidence that Seat- tle is alive to the importance of public reservations, when a city is young. An expenditure account of $364,060 for improvements and maintenance indi- cates a liberality most commendable and the details of this report shows that the money has been wisely ex- pended. J. W. Thompson is superin- tendent of the Seattle Park system. The Piddling Girl: The Story of Virginia Hammond. By Daisy Rhodes Campbell, and illustrated by John Goss. This is a charming story, pub- lished by The Page Company, Boston, and, like all the literature sent out by this house, draws its interest and fascination for the reader from the clean sentiment and sunshiny human characters it portrays. It is dedicated by the author "To the Memory of My Best Friend. My Mother." It will be a most acceptable "Mother's Day" gift and cannot fail to engross and delight the lady who is so fortunate as to be thus remembered by a friend. Botany, by E. Brucker. Another ad- dition to the useful "Threshold of Science" series published by Double- Day, Page & Co., to meet the need for a better popular knowledge of the ele- mentary laws of science, not only by the child who lives in a wonderland of discovery, but of people of more ma- ture years, is the aim of this series of monographs on the various branches of science. "Botany" is a book of 186 pages profusely illustrated with wood- cuts and admirably adapted to its pur- pose and the best in its class we have seen. There are 42 chapters illustrated v/ith 235 cuts. The 60th Annual Report of the Massachusetts State Board of Agricul- ture and 25th Annual Report of the Massachusetts State Experiment Sta- tion has come to hand rather late, but is a volume well worth the waiting for. It is a book of 660 pages well filled with useful matter presented in practical form. Particularly so are the chapters on poultry and egg produc- tion, smaH fruits and berries, market gardening, report of state ornitholo- gist, report of state forester, the in- fluence of light on plant development and shade tree troubles. There are many fine full page plates illustrative of the text matter and, as a whole, the document impresses us as an advance over its predecessors in many re- spects. On Old World Highways. A Book of Motor Rambles in France. Germany and Britain, by Thomas D. Murphy. Published by The Page Company, Bos- ton. A superb product of the best &^kM. lECTICl) JAOODOR Giaruteid mdsr tbe lisictlcldi Act. 1910. Sirltl 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, Insects on Rose-bushes, Carnations, etc. without injury to plants and without odor. Used according to di- rections 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 - . 25o; Pint - - 40oi Onart - - 7S« H Gallon, S1.25; Gallon. &2.00i 5 Gallon Qan* B9 10 Gallon Can - . &17.00 Dilute with ivater 30 to jO parts For Sail by Seedsmen and Florists' Ssp^ Henses If you cannot obtain this from your supply house write us direct Lemon Oil Company Dept. K 420 W. Lexlnston St., Baltimore, Hd. Dirtctions on ez'ery pcukage Any individual or tirm wlio would be interested in handling manure from a dair.v herd, dried to a 12% moisture basis — nothing of value lost from either the solid or liquid manure, the product analyzing as follows: — Nitrogen 3 to 3>4% PIio§phoric Acid 8 to 1% Potassium Oxide 2.26 to .S% Organic Matter 76 to 80% Please communicate with MILLWOOD FARM FRAMINGHAM • . . MASS. combined effort of author and pub- lisher. There are 40 duograv\ires from photographs and 16 reproductions in colors from original paintings by eminent artists, also maps showing the routes of the author, the latter par- ticularly valuable to the reader in fol- lowing the text. To particularize the interesting features of this volume would be practically to repeat it en- tire, for every one of its 400 pages is alive with interest, and the author's style of narrative is most felicitous. The greater bulk of the volume deals with historic and picturesque England, Wales and Scotland and the record of the pilgrimage from Land's End to John O'Groat's fills the reader with a wistful longing to go and do likewise. Zurich, Switzerland — Doctor Kleiber, a chemist in the service of the Swiss government, analyzed during a recent visit to Pompeii and Herculaneum the Vesuvian ashes and debris, and found that they contain large percentages of potash, suitable for the manufacture of fertilizer. The potash syndicate, es- tablished by the German government, has almost a monopoly of potash. The Italian government, learning of Doctor Kleiber's discoveries, has communi- cated with him upon the possibility of developing iMtash mines in the vicinity of Vesuvius. He is looking into the matter The largest market outside Germany for potash fertilizer is the United States. May 9, 1914 HORTICULTURE 721 LIQUID "NICfl-FUME" PAPER AF»MI3 SPRAYINC-VAPORIZINC-FUMICATiNC K SEEDSIVIEIM ROR RRIOI Manufactured by THE KENTUCKY TOBACCO PRODUCT CO., Incorporated, Louisville, Ky. PINO YPTOi THE VEBTf NEWEST AND QUICKEST METHOD OF DESTROYING WEEDS, GRASS AND OTHER GROWTH IN GARDEN WALKS, GUTTERS TENNIS COURTS, DRIVEWAYS, ETC. This fluid absolutely destroys all weeds and other growth wherever applied, and Its effect on the ground prevents the growth of fresh ones for a year and thus saves a great deal of time and labor, as no cutting, hoeing or hauling away of the weeds Is required. We manufacture the strongest line of DISINFECTANTS on the market. PINO-LYPTOL CHEMICAL CO. 455-457 West 26th Street, NEW YORK CITY CORRESPONDENCE:fSOLICITED NIKOTEEN 30 It%nS{h* For Spraying APHIS punk: [For Fumigating ASK YOUR DEALER FOR IT. (iuaranteed under the In«ectlclde Act of 1910, U. 8. No. M. NICOTINE MFG. CO ST. LOUIS, MO. Ram s Head Guano 100 lbs. $2.oo WM. ELLIOTT & SONS 42 Ve»ey St., New York BIG BLOOMS and Strong Plants guaranteed. Mix DAVIDGE'S SPECIAL PHOSPHORUS with planting and potting soil. After roots are made, top dress little and often. $2.00 per 100 lbs. Cash with order. HUDSON CARBON CO., Ballston Spa, N. Y. When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE. Cocoanut Fibre Soil Tills is tlie Real Nature's HuniuH. Pat It on your lawn this sprinsr. Doa't let It bnrn ap, or stand all Bummer hose In hand. Order now In 100 lb. bagrt. 20th CENTURY PLANT FOOD CO. 27 t 29 OCEAN ST., BEVERir. MASS. hflNUBES Unequalled for Greenhouse and Landscape Fertilizing THE PULVERIZED MANURE CO. 31 Union Stock Yards, Chicago Scotch 55oot Where there la a boase that Is Jnat full of buds almost ready to show color, nothing will turn better color Into the flowers than a little soot, that can be scattered over the benches before water- ing. The amount applied should not be excessive, as the soot is very strong and may damage some of the foliage somewhat. Apply Just enough to blacken the surface of the soil in the benches, and let It go at that. Better a little oftener than too much all at once. We offer the g:enulne in oritrinal cwt. Sacks at* *2.7S per 112 lbs.; S12.50 per B60 lbs. Stumpp & Walter Co. 30-32 Barclay Street, NEW YORK The Recognized Standard Insecticide. W. N. Craig writes In Florists' Review (March 5th, 1914) : "Scale on greenhouse plants is not easy to get rid of, as dose» which are sufBcIently strong to kill the scale will usually disfigure the plants at the same time. I have found APHINH a flrst-class remedy for scale, and if you will apply it according to directions you will kill and loosen the scales, although they will not fall off, as will some other pests." It will only require the hose to wash off dead scale. A remedy that is efficient In destroying scale, will destroy green, black, white fly, red spider, thrlps and mealy bug. $1.00 per quart — $2.60 per gallon. FCNGINE will destroy mildew, rust and bench fnngi. 75c per quart — $2.00 per gallon. VERAIINE will destroy root maggots, eel. wire and cut worms In the soil. $1.00 per quart — $3.00 per gallon. SCAI^INE will destroy San Jose and all hard scale and red spider on fruit and ornamental trees and bushes. $1.50 per Gal— 10 GaU. $10.-50 Gals. $37.50 NIKOTIANA— a 12% nicotine for fumi- gating over small lamps or by painting on steam pipes. $1.50 per quart — $4.50 per gallon. For Sale by Seedsmen. Aphine Manufacturing Co. Manufacturers of Agricultural Chemicali MADISON, N. J. Canadian Agents: Oupuy & Ferguson, Montreal, Que.; Steele, Brlggs Seed Co.. Ltd., Toronto, Out. British Distributors: British and Amer- ican Fertilizing Co., Liverpool, BTng. plantlife: PI INTI IFF Ills several advantages over rLHniLirL nquld Insecticides on the mar- ket. Containing refined tobacco dust It can be used to mix with the soli, acting as an excellent fertilizer, at the same time de- stroying worms and insects in the ground before they have a chance to reach the plant. PIANTIIFF 'i''8 been found very effective In rLnniLirL ndaing greenhouses of Insects by dusting on plants. When dry, use for dusting about once a week. Put up in bulk for greenhouse men ; in packages for retail trade. Bag of 100 lbs. $3.50. Let us quote you prices In quantity. 251 Ea.t 661I1 Slreel NEW YORK, N. ¥.; The Plantlife Company, 722 HOETICULTUEE May 9, 1914 I^Ol* HEWS STANDARD 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. GREENHOUSES BUILDING OR CON- TEMPLATED. Westport, Md. — L. Stuntz, additions. Massillon, O. — State Hospital, addi- tion. Blue Rapids, Kan. — S. E. Craft, one house. Mrs. W. P. Boyd, one T. D. Hefko, addi- Elba, Ala liouse. Marshfield, Wis tion 36x70. Nebraska City, Neb. — Geo. Bartliold, one house. Brattleboro, Vt. — Leon Mixer, one vegetable house. Hutchinson, Kans. — G. J. Lamont and Kline Bros., range covering 100 by 150 feet. Hester, Pa. — Macaw Bros., Norwood Terrace, one house. Medina, N. Y. — Lee Smith, three Moninger houses, each 25x200. Richmond, Ind. — Neumann & Thomas, two houses, each 27x165. Downer's Grove, III. — J. F. Kidwell, three Moninger houses, each 27x250; one house 50x100. Chicago, III.— Scott & Grant, 14th street and 60th avenue, three houses. each 20x115, Foley construction. FIRES. New Bedford, Mass. — Starting, it is believed, from an over-heated furnace in the basement, fire did at least $300 damage to the home and greenhouses of Richard Nofftz on Kenipton street, on Saturday night. May 2. The loss is covered by insurance. Lansdale, Pa. — Early Saturday morn- ing. April 25, W. Sturzebecker discov- ered a fire in the outbuildings of his home which threatened to destroy all his buildings. Through prompt action of himself and help and also the Lans- dale Fire Company, he was enabled to save a good share of his nursery build- ings, but at the same time his loss is considerable, a conservative estimate placing the loss at $2000 and with only $800 insurance. Horse, barn and apple orchard were included in the de- struction. Lincoln, Neb. — That greenhouses contain merchandise' not growing crops, and are therefore assessable as such, js the ruling of Secretary Sey- mour of the state assessment board. Numerous assessors had complained to him that greenhouse proprietors had attempted to avoid assessment by claiming the same immunities as farmers, on growing (jrops. ^STANDARD FLOWE^ If your greenhouses are within of the Capitol, write us, we you money. W. H. ERNEST ^ 28th & M Sts. Washla^on, MEMORIAL DAY LEADERS The Hawley Glass Cemetery Vase. Flared top, uV_. iuclies in diameter, 9 inches deep, inside measure with a 3 inch spilie. Price $2.00 a dozen. Heavy Tin Lawn or Cemetery Vase. No. 1, ill l)Oth green and white enamel, C?4 inches deep and 4 inches in diameter, with a 4 inch spilie. Price $15.00 per 100. No. 2 in green and white. These are 6% Inches deep, 3% inches diameter and a 4 inch spike. Price $12.00 per 100. Made with lieavy sheet' tip. Stone Cemetery Vases. In blue only. These are 6% inches deep, 4V4 inches in ■ Uaiiieter, with a 4 inch spilie. i'rice .fl..''iii per dozen. N. F. McCarthy & co. 112 Arch St. 31 Otis St. BOSTON, MASS. K I N G You \A^ari-t A KIIMO Greenhouse the kind that pays big dividends to the grower. Just write as to send Bulletin No. 47 KING CONSTRUCTION CO. 28 King's Road North Tonawanda, N. ¥. Send your business direct to Washington. 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. DREER'S Florist Specialties, New Brand. New Style. Hose "RIVERTON" Furnished in lengths up to 500 ft. without seam oi joint. The HOSF for the FLORIST 54-inch, per ft., 15 c. Reel of 500 ft., '* i45^c, 2 Reels, 1000 ft., " 14 c, M-inch, *' 13 c. Reels, 500 ft., " 1254c. Couplings furnished HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia , Pa. PEIRCE PAPER FLOWER POT A waterproof paper pot. I>oeh not fold up or come apart. I'lants in transit retain moisture within the plant ball instead of its being: absorbed by the packing:, in- suring their traveling long dis- tances in perfect condition. Keceived a Certificate of Merit from the Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists, Minneapolis, Augmst, 1913. Only paper pot ever so recognized. Ask your seedsman or supply bouse. If they do not keep them, send direct. 3Iade in Standard sizes, 'I inch to 6 inch inclusive. Samples furnished free. E. Allan Peirce 401 Oaks Road WaitFiam, Mass. 1000 BBADY PACKED CRATES STANDARD FLOWER POTS AND BULB PANS can be shipped at «n hour's notice. Price per crate: 2000 1% In. @ J6.00 500 4 In. @ $4.50 1500 2 " 4.88 456 4% •• " 5.24 1500 2^4 " " B.25 320 5 ■• " 4.51 1500 2% " •' 6.00 210 51^ " " 3.78 1000 3 " 5.00 144 6 " " 3.16 800 3W " " 5.80 120 7 " 4.20 60 8 " 3.00 HILFINGER BROS. Pottery. Fort Edward, N.Y. August Rolker & Sons, SI Barclay St., N. Y. City, Atents OUR SPFCUlTy - lone Distance and TridiExpoit May 9, 1914 HORTICULTURE 723 I 466 W Erie Street CHICAGO | SASH BARS 32 feet or longer HOT BED SASH PECKY CYPRESS BENCH LUMBER CfPitSS GREENHOUSES ERECTED AND EQUIPPEI COMPLETE IF DESIRED Write for Circular "D" and Prices The A. T. STEARNS LUMBER CO. NEPONSET, BOSTON, MASS. You know the import- ance of having proper greenhouse fittings, and a reliable ventilating etjulpnaent in your greenhouse. We manufacture these articles in such a man- ner that we feel per- fectly safe in guaran- teeing our material in every possible manner. It will pay you to in- vestigate. Write us to- day for catalog, prices, etc. ADVANCE CO. Riclimond, - Ind. A STIC A USEITHOWo F.O.PIERCE CO. 12 W. BROADWAY NEW YORK Mastira is elastic and tenacious, admits of expansion and contraction. Putty becomes hard and brittle. Broken glaRS more easllj removed without hreakinf? of other g'lattb as wcurs with hard putty. Lasts longer than putty. Kas.v to apply. Evans 20th 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 U QUAKER CITY MACHINE CO.. Richmond, Ind. THE ORIGINAL MAKER OF GREENHOUSE AND VERANDA SHADING T'sed all over the country by Commercial, Public and Private places. These shades can be rnllp(l on the glass or raised 10 inches from glass 1 can guarantee they will last 15 years or more. Will call at your place on request and bring s;uiiples and e-\plain how it works. W. H. DUGAN ''^ Tei"2733^^" New Rochelie, N. Y. SHARP, PARTRIDGE & CO. Are Leaders in GREENHOUSE GLASS OUR PRICES WILL PROVE THIS. CHICAGO, ILL. ' Aufoir Irrigation Sprinkler Solves the "Irrieation Problem" and ajffords rain when you want it, and like you want it, at the minimum cost of installation aiid operation Sample postpaid «3.00. Money back it you want it. Descriptive literature on request. » _ J. P. CAMPBELL. .l.cksonvilU, Fl«. Greenhouse Shading AFTEIl man.v years of e.^perieiuc in greenhouse work with Lord & Bnrnbani Company, in the glazing and painting department, I am cttnviiiced that what is needed most is a good shading, and I am pleased t" tell you that 1 liave the real thing which you are all looking for. My shading is beuelicial to the paini ed wood, as it contains nothing but pure linseed oil: It is also beneficial t" the glass. Vou will be surprised by tin' brilliancy left in the glass when tli.- shading is removed. It is very easily Spiled by spray or a soft brush ; 1 prefer the brush. Made up in gallon cans. Colors; light green, bine and pure white. If you will give it a fair trial I am sure you will agree that it has proven its worth. E, A. LIPPMAN, MORRISTOW.N, N. ). GLASS for GREENHOUSE and HOT BED S.\.SHE.S. Our prices can be had by mail, and it will pay you to get them. We carry the largest stock of Speciall.v Selected Glass in Greater New York and can supply any quantity from a box to a car load on a one day notice, and at Kock Bottom Prices. PARSHELSKY BROS. Inc. 215-317 Havemeyer St., Brooklyn, N. Y. S. JACOBS & SONS ireer's Peerlessi « Glazing Points For GreenlKoiises ' Drlr* cur uid trne, beciate both beveti are on the iime ■ide. Cin't twlit and break th* aim Id drlrioe- Galv Ized tod wlU oot nut. ricbti or lettl. The PaeilcMGlazIoe Poin liptteoted. No other! like It. Order from youi deale^ Of direct from ci 1006, 75c. postpaid. | Samplee dee. BUTETA. DRBBK,! T14 Oheitnnt Btr«et> ~MUA«lpKU. No 1359-1385 Flushing Ave. BROOKLYN, - - - N. Y. Builds Good Greenhoases THE FOLEY GrYeNHOUSE MFG. CO. 3275 West Slat Street CHICAGO, ill. Greenhouse Materials anTSs IRON or WOOD SASH BARS In all lengthg op to 32 feet. Milled to any detail furnished or will furnlah details and cut materials ready tar erection. rrSnK ¥311 ASSCtlG, and"Dj^'hl Street'^*' JEOSET CITT. N. J. THE FLORISTS' HAIL ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, insarero( 39,000.000 sq. h. of (ilaai For particulars address John G. Ester, Secy Saddle River, N.J. 724 HORTICULTUKE May 9, 1914 Concerning the Iron Frame Houses Erected for Mr. Dunlop, at Richmond Hill, Ont. IT is gi'iu-rally roinedcfl tli.it Mr. Duulnp is one of the most progressive growers in the Dominion. On decid- ing to sell bis property in Toronto, lie purchased a tract of land at Richmond Hill, and then began a most reaching investigation of the various firms manufacturing i;reenhouses. He went to the States and visited man.v of I lie leading ranges. He compared constructions, repairs, :iiid both quality and cjuantity of crops produced by each. Ho left no stone unturned in his investigations. He put us through a cross examination of a most searching nature. It was a pleasure to have him do it. because we Icnow that if any construction would stand being pulled to pieces, ours would. And it did. And Mr. Dunlop gave us the ■ idcr for these two Sectional Iron Frame houses each 61 feet Ijy 400 feet, placed 25 feet aiiart. If you kiinw .Mr. Lniul"|i, you are well aware of the fact that what he buys, be really sells to himself. No amount of clever salesmanship will accomplish any- thing, if the goods themselves can't talk convincingly for themselves. More and more, careful conservative growers are buying their houses by Mr. Dunlop's method. More and more .growers are appreciating that our bouses are permanent, dividend yielding investments that make them worth every cent tbey cost. If you are thinking of building, we would greatly appre- ciate the opportunity of showing you some of our houses. Being our guest it would lie no expense to you, and it mi,ght be instrumental iu saving you many, man.v dollars. We slKill be glad to lierir from you. NEW YORK 42ncl Street Bldg. Tord,fi]Bttrnham(o. SALES OFFICES : BOSTON PHILADELPHIA CHICAGO ROCHESTER fremont Bldg. Franklin Bank Bldg. Rookery Bldg. Granite Bldg. TORONTO. CANADA, 12 Queen St., E. FACTORIELS : Irvington, N. Y. De» PIaine«. 111. CLEVELAND Swetland Bldg. S-.Mi (d^ (SHi i The Presideimt Tr©ts Oimt ut Fammily Skeletoim For Youir Benefit THE iron frame is to a greenhouse what the skeleton is to our bodies. If more greenhouses were built with the strength where needed, as with our bones — fewer housses would have gone down in last Winter's big snow and blow. There's no sense in building a house as light as a cobweb or as heavy as a bridge. Between the two, linwever, there's lots of chance for difference of opinion. But one thing certain, you can't get back of the laws of cause and effect. Long be- fore greenhouses were ever built the laws of stress and strain were worked out and established. It's nothing new witli engineers. But it is new with some greenhouse builders. When houses were 25 or ao feet wide, one could safely ap- proximate the strength the mem- bers should have, with simple figur- ing. But when you get beyond, say 40 feet, you are rap- idly multiplying the strains on your frame and pressure on your roof, way out of proportion to the increase in width. It's not a thing any man can figure offhand. It often takes our best engineers days to do it. It involves not only much figuring, but the making of many diagrams and stress and strain lines. Never yet have one of our Iron I'rame houses gone down by snow- i.r blow. <")iie thing certain, tlie brain piruer of a factory is a lot more iiii|M.rtaiit than its horsepower. Yr)ii ran di'pi^nil (in depending on llitehings' .and "wi- m. anywtiere for tiusiness." Hitchift^s^C^ NEW YORK OFHCE 1 1 70 Broadway BOSTON OFFICE John Hancock Bldg. 49 Federal St. Factory, Elizabc^th, N. J. PHILADELPHIA OFHCE Pennsylvania Bldg., 1 5th and Chestnut Streets m i£ w i m ■^ RS^'tfS JB^^.tf5 B^^.'^ y^^"*^ JB^^'tfSIB^r<^ ^{(/^''^J^^^^}^^^^ ^^^'^ RE^?'-^ ^^^""^ j^^F-tf? ff?^f^ js^f.,^ Jj5^'' ^ Vol. XIX No. 20 MAY 16, 1914 ^/T HORTICULTURE "N\^ New hybrid Miltonia St. Andre ''""■'"' '^'^'•"'" '""""■' ^''■ .Published EverySSaturday at 11 Hamilton Place, Boston, Mass. Subscription, $1.00. L^Jj r^ j^y^ 726 HORTICULTURE May 16, 1914 Headquarters for HARDY PHLOX One year old, field-grown plants now established in three inch pots. General Collection of Standard Varieties. .^3C Albion (Medium). One of our own Introductions ; producing very larye panicles of pure white flowers, with faint aniline-red eye. Aelar .\ilaD8on (Medium). Large snow-white with Tlolet-rose eye. Antonin Mercie (Medium). Light ground color, upper half of each petal deeply suffused bluish-lilac, large white halo. Asia. One of the most valuable recent Introductions, a delicate shade of mauve, with a crimson-carmine eye. Braga. Mauve-rose, more or less suffused with salmon; large white eye: a distinct and pleasing color combination. Europa. A white yariety with very decided crimson-carmine eye; the individual flowers as well as the trusses are very hiTge. entirely distinct. ... Manzelbrunner. A very large bright soft pink, with a large white eye. . „ Ryn»trom. An improved form of the popular variety Pan- theon ; fine for massing, of a Paul Neyron Rose color. Rosenberg. Bright leddish-violet, with blood-red eye, large truss and individual flowers as large as a silver dollar. Rheinlander. A beautiful salmon-pink with flowers and trusses of immense size, the color of the flower is intenslfled by a very decided eye of a deep claret-red. 30 cts. each ; $3.00 per doz. ; $20.00 per 100. Bacchante (Tall). Tyrlan rose, with crimson-carmine eye. B. Comte (Medium). Brilliant French purple, with erimson- carmine shadings. 85 cts. per doz.; $6.(5o per 100. Bridesmaid (Tall). White, with large crimson-carmine centre. Caran d'Ache (Medium). Geranium-red, with old-rose shadings and white eye: very effective. ( hamps Elysee (Dwarf). A very bright rosy magenta. Colibri (Tall). White, with crimson-carmine centre, Tery late. Coquelicot (Dwarf). A fine pure scarlet, with crimson-red eye. 85 cts. per doz. ; $6.00 per 100. Danton (Medium). Scarlet, pore red eye. De Miribel (Medium). White, suffused with bright rosy scar- let, red eye. Diadem (Drawf). A fine dwarf, pure white. Eugene Danzanvillier (Tall). Lilac, shading white toward the edges: large white centre. Frau Dora Umgeller (Medium). Solferino red, shading to car- mine-crimson at centre. Ueneral Giovanlneill (Dwarf). Bright tyrlan rose, with light shadings at the base of each petal, a pure red eye; very effective. (ioliath (Very tall). Rich carmlno, shading to a deep centre. Helena Vacerasco (Dwarf). Large pure white. Henry Marcel (Medium). Pure red, with bright salmon shad- ings. Henry Murger (Tall). White, crimson-carmine centre. Henry Royer (Medium). Tyrlan rose, with lighter shadings. H. O. Wijers (Tall). White, with bright crimson-carmine eye. ■leanne d'Arc (Tall). A good standard late white. Jules Cambon (Medium). Bright rosy magenta, with large white centre and light halo. Kuclten (Medium). Bright carmine-rose shaded salmon. La Vague (Medium). Pure mauve, with aniline-red eye. Le Mabdi (Medium). Deep reddish-violet, with darker eye. Le Prophete (Dwarf). Bright violet-rose, large light halo and bright rose eye; fine. Louise Abbema (Dwarf). Very large dwarf, pure white, fine form. Mme. Paul Dntrie (Tall). A delicate lilac-rose, reminding one of some of the beautiful soft pink Orchids. Mozart (Tall), (^.round color white, suffused salmon; aniline- red eye. Mrs. Jenkins (Tall). The best tall early white for massing. Obergartner Wittig (Medium). Bright magenta, with crimson- carmine eye; large flower and truss; one of the best. Pacba (Dwarf). Deep rose pink, suffused with solferino-red and carmine-purple eye. Pierre Bayle. Crimson-carmine, overlaid with orange scarlet. Professor Virchow (Medium). Bright carmine, overlaid with orange scarlet. Prosper Henri (Tall). Pure white, large decided rosy ma- genta eye. Seima (Tall). Large flower, pale rose mauve, with claret-red eye. Sunshine (Dwarf). Large, aniline-red with crimson-red eye and light halo. Von Goethe (Medium). Tyrlan rose suffused carmine-lake and bright carmine eye. Von Lassburg (Medium). The purest white in cultivation, in- dividual flowers larger than any other white. Price. Any of the above varieties, except where noted other- wise, 75 cts. per dozen; $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. IMev^ Varie-ti HI Wanadis (Medium). Entirely distinct, a mottling of white and light violets, reminding one of Phlox Dlvaricata Canadensis. The color is intenslfled by a bright reddlsb-purple eye. 30 cts. each ; $3.00 per dozen. W. C. Egan. One of the best and largest flowering varieties in our collection, panicles of immense size, of a delicate pleasing soft shade of lilac which is Illuminated by a large bright solferino-red eye. 30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. Widar. A splendid improvement on Edmond Rostand; In color a light reddlsh-vlolet. with very large white centre, which intensifies the color. Tragedie. Deep brilliant carmine with blood-red eye. $1.50 per doz. ; $10.00 per 100. Price. Any of the above varieties, except where noted, $1.00 per doz.; $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. The prices quoted above are intended for the trade only. HENRY A. DREER, Inc. 714-716 Chestnut St. " PHILADELPHIA, PA. May 16, 1914 HOKTICULTUEE 727 GERANIUIVIS We have a quarter of a million of Geraniums in three-inch pots. Good strong topped and branching stock in S. A. Nutt, Mad. Landry, Buchner, Berthe de Presilly, Edmond Blanc, Marq. de Castellane, E. H. Trego, etc. $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. We have a half million in two-inch pots at $2.00 per 100, $18.50 per 1000. R. VINCENT, Jr. & SONS CO., White Marsh, Md. Booked now for VALLEY forcing pipi, LILACS and ROSE plant*, for pot growing or for cut ; BULBS from Holland and Japan, all fall delivery. Addre*s AUGUST RdLKER & SONS, 51 Barclay St.. or P.O. Box 752, NEW YORK LOECHNER&CO. JAPANESE LILIES 11 Warren St., New York, N. Y. Write for quotatlota Our Motto: The Best The Market Affords CHAS.SCHWAKE&CO.,lnc. Horticultural Importers and Exporters 90-92 West Broadway, New York Place Your Import Orders Now For Fall Delivery, 1914 LIL. GIGANTEUMS AND MULTIFLORUMS HOHMANN'S LILY OF THE VALLEY Paper White Narc. & Roman Hyacinths, Dutch Bulbs, English Golden Spur, Azaleas, Palms, Rosec, Etc Write for Prices Page Advanee €• <&6 Albany Cat Flower Ex 74« Allen, J. K 74« Alpbano Humue Co 756 Anderson, 8. A.. 741 Aphlne Mfg. Co.7.'i3 Aschmann, 0....728 Asmns, Geo 742 A y r e s Co., S. Bryson 739 Badglcy Keidel & Meyer 74^ in. ♦%^-,'SoJ/"'- ROOSEVELT, 2 1-2 in: $5 per 100, $40 per 1000. tVHITMANI COMPACTA 2 1-2 in. $5 per 100. MO per 1000. 250 at 1000 rate*. H.H.BARROWS&$ON.Whitnian.Mass. Palms, Ferns, Decorative and Foliage Plants Orders taken now for IMPOIITED AZALEAS On hand a splendid stock of Ferns in leading sorts. Also Cocos, Asparagus (or Jardinieres. A. LEUTHY & CO. Perkins Street Nnrseries Roslindale. — Boston, Mass. HXBKID rERPETlALS IN BUD: Ul- rich Brunner, Mag;na Charta, Karl Drusch- ki, $6.60 and $9.00 per doz. CL,IHBERS: Baby Rambler, Baby Tausendschoen, Flower of Fairfield, $6.00, $9.00 and $12.00 per L' .U'lt tii.ai'tlicr iiml pliU'L'il in a fraiiic It wmild he woll tn phuigc the put? iij) to their rinis. Where the drainage is good they will not require any I'epot- liiig, hut should have liquid manure once a week, and as the roots become active they can have it twice a week. Sunie labor under the opinion that the amaryllis under any kind of care will flower all right. This is utterly absurd. See that they are not stinted for water at the roots while they are making their growth. Give them a good syringing every day as this helps the bulbs to ri'gain their strength. If you do not help to strengthen liiem aa prescribed you will have a failure when their dowering time comes around. A little time and care spent with these splendid plants will always pay. * Growitig Aquatics If a jjond, stream or small pool should not be avail- able, nymphaeas can be successfully grown in tanks, \ ats or a hogshead sunk into the ground. The best way to start nymphaeas is to plant the dormant rhizomes of the hardy and tender sorts now in boxes about 10 inches deep and from 3 to 4 feet square, using a compost of tbi'ce parts fibrous loam and one part of cow manure. Fill to within two inches of the top, then plant two or three rhizomes in the box, so that they are just covered. Alter planting place a layer of coarse sand over the -luface. These boxes should be placed where they are t'l remain and sunk so that they will be covered with about three inches of water until the first leaf floats on the water, when they should be gradually lowered until they are covered with water 12 to 14 inches deep. Do not |)laoc these boxes too close together. They will need from (iO to 70 square feet for each box if they arc wanted to do well. The hardy nymphaeas when in nat- ural ponds and tanks must have sufficient water above the crowns in winter so that the ice does not reach them. Planting Gardenias Tt is always better to get started early with gardenia planting. After removing all the plants and old soil make sure to wa.sh out every corner of the benches thoroughly, then give a heavy coating of hot lime. What is essentially necessary to be successful with gardenias is to make use of a good porous soil. This should be of fibrous loam, two-thirds, and a third of old cow manure. Add to this some coarse sand and charcoal, so as to pciiiiit tiie water to pass off readily. Good drainage is very important in their culture so it is a good plan to |ilace a layer of broken crocks on the bottom of the benches. The plants can be set from 18 to 20 inches Mr. Farrell's next notes will lio on tbe following: Bedding Out Uljiss: The Cumpost apart between the rows and about 16 inches apart in the lows. After planting, soak the whole bench, after which water only the ball of the plant as necessary. Give them a syringing every good day for it helps to keep fliem free of insects, especially mealy bug. Do not let your house become cold at any time as these plants like plenty of heat. A night temperature of about 70 degrees will suit them. Sowing Perennials By making a sowing now of the most desirable peren- nials they can be grown into nice stock by next fall when they can be jilanted out. The best place to start the seeds is a cold frame where they will be convenient to water. For the first couple of inches of soil it is well to make a light mixture, say leaf mold and soil in equal parts with a little sand. Do not sow too thickly. Keep shaded and moist until they begin to germinate when they should have full light and sun. When they have grown so they can be nicely handled, they should be pricked out into other frames allowing enough room for their proper development. If placed about 8 to 10 inches between the rows and about 4 to 5 inches apart in the rows they have plenty. Keep them watered and clear of weeds. Stocks for Winter Flowering When these plants are handled right they make fine material to cut from during the winter months. If sown now they will come in early and with another sowing in about four weeks you will have flowers all winter. They should be sown now in pans or shallow fiats of light soil with plenty of sand in it as there is then less liability of the seedlings damping off. When they are large enough to handle they can be potted off into small pots and placed in frames under elevated sasiics to afford a free circulation of air. When the ])lants have filled these pots with roots they should be shifted into 4 or 5 inch pots and kept in frames until late fall. The double ones can be identified by the point of the buds being stubby, while the singles will be slen- der. There are a number of^ special forcing varieties, but I like Princess Alice, and Beauty of Nice best. They can be grown in any house where the night temperature can be kept from 45 to 50 degrees. Anything higher will give poor flowers. Stock Plants Every good grower makes a practice to select some of the best plants for next winter's stock. Agcratum, colcus, heliotrope, fuchsias, lobelias and many others sliould be shifted into larger pots — say 5 or 6 inch pots — and plunged outside up to the rims where they will be handy for water. ; Single-stemmed Chrysanthemums; Orchids; Sweet Peas Under Heap; Resting Callas. 710 HOETICULTUKE J.ay 16, 1914 HORTICULTURE. VOL. XOC MAY 16, 1914 NO. 20 PUBLISHED WEEKIiT BY HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 11 Hamilton Place. Boston, Mass. Telephone, Oxford t9t. WH. J. STEWART, Editor and Manager. SCBSCBIFTION BATES: One year, in advance, $1.00; To Foreign Conntries, $2.00; To Canada, $1.60. ADVEKTISING BATES: Per Inch, 30 inches to page f 1.00 Dlsconnts on Contracts for consecutive Insertions, as follows: One month (4 times), 6 per cent.; three months (13 time*), 10 per cent.; six months (26 times), 20 per cent.; one year (B2 times), to per cent. Page and half page space, special rates on application. BDtered as second-class matter December 8, 1904, at the Post Office at Boston, Mass., under tbe Act of Congress of Mareb 3, 1879. CONTENTS Page COVER ILLUSTRATION— New hybrid Miltonia St. Andre NOTES ON CULTURE OP FLORISTS' STOCK— Am- aryllis— Growing Aquatics — Planting Gardenias — Sowing Perennials — Stocks for Winter Flowering — Stock Plants — John J. M. Farrell 729 ROSES UNDER GLASS— Early Planting— Selection of Plants — The First Watering — Cleaning Before Pill- ing the Benches — Whitewashing — Preparing the Soil — Arthur C. Ruzicka 731 SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS— Floor Plan, Mechanics' Building, Boston, Mass., Illustrated — Convention Arrangements — The Convention Garden 732 List of Boston Convention Committees — Department of Plant Registration 733 OBITUARY— Brian P. Critchell— Frank G. Yingling— J. P. Slimon 733 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES— New York Florists' Club— Florists' Club of Washington — American Rose So- ciety— Club and Society Notes 734 NEMATODES AND PAEONIES— B. J. Shaylor 737 SEED TRADE — Influence of the Weather on the Pea Crop — General Crop Comments — Canners Will Not go to San Francisco — Seed Legislation Sidetracked —Notes 738 OP INTEREST TO RETAIL FLORISTS: New Flower Stones — Steamer Departures 740 Flowers by Telegraph 741 The White House Wedding— Illustrated 743 FLOWER MARKET REPORTS: Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Cincinnati 745 New York, Philadelphia, Washington, St. Louis 747 A DAY WITH BURPEE— Gforfire C. WatS07i 7.52 MISCELLANEOUS: News Notes 740 New Corporations 741 Philadelphia Notes — Washington Notes 742 Visitors' Register 752 Chicago Notes 752 Greenhouses Building or Contemplated 754 One of the best booms that has come to the Very Boston florists for many a day presented welcome itself on May 2nd and the days immedi- ately [(receding and following, on the occa- sion of the big demonstrations of the suffragists and their rivals — the "antis." Yellow and red roses were the badges, respectively, of the adherents of the opposing forces and such a clean-up on roses has rarely been ex- perienced. Much to be preferred as implements of war- fare than bombs or stones. Happily the crop was on in full tilt and the rose men got a thrill as pleasing as it was unexpected. This was a genuine case of the business seeking the florist and fortunately he was right there with the goods. Gome again, ladies. We are pleased to be able to present Convention i^ tjiis issue of HORTICULTURE a Com- plans maturing plete diagram of the trade exhibition space at Mechanics' Building as laid out by Secretary Young for the Boston S. A. F. Con- vention; also a list of all the committees selected for local work on convention matters and a quantity of other data that will prove acceptable and useful in connection with that important event. Those gentlemen (m whose shoulders rest the responsibilities of preparatory work have been assiduously busy for months on the prelimi- naries, the uncertainties of the situation due to the change in administration of the city's affairs making the work somewhat difficult and often delicate to handle but "all's well that ends well," and when the S. A. F. visitors arrive in Boston they will find the State and City officials, the park department, the horticultural interests of the City and the public generally all in enthusiastic accord to welcome and entertain. By the way, reverting to the recent Wisdom "Jlothers' Day" and the burning ques- made to order tions involved in its fitting obeerrance. as between Miss Jarria with her white carnation and the florists' advocacy of "any flower," one of the Boston newspapers had its profound eay as fol- lows : "The white carnation is the emblem of mother love. France could not use the rose, for that is an Englisk em- blem, and the Germans could not use the fleur-de-lys, because it is the French national flower. All nations, how- ever, can unite on the white carnation as the international memory flower of home and country." Facts count for but little sometimes when they ob- struct the reasoning out of a pet theory. We horticul- tural people have had it in our heads that France stood in the front rank as a rose-loving and rose producing country and it is "news" to us that they cannot wear roses in honor of mother in that country, while we all know that the German iris and its numerous hybrids are recognized the world over as the most gorgeous and beautiful section of the great iris family. But — "wots the vuse?" May 16. 1914 HORTICULTURE 731 ROSE GROWING UNDER GLASS Questions by our readers In line with any of the topics presented on this page will be cordially refeiv-ed and promptly answered by Mr. Ruzicka. Such communications should Invariably be addressed to the office of HORTICUUIUKJS.^ — — — -« Early Planting With some houses ahnost all cut off and prices not very high, a bench of nice potted plants getting potbound will often lead us to change the planting program, and plant some of the houses early. This is not a bad idea at all, especially on a good sized place where roses are wanted nearly all the year round. In planting Beauties early there is one thing that should be borne in mind and that is if the plants produce a good deal of flower.^ in the summer and early fall they may not flower as freelj in the winter as they might when planted later. A good deal depends on the weather, however, and that is something beyond nur control. Selection of Plants lu selecting I'or planting get good stocky plants as nearly alike in size and amount of growth. If you have to use two sizes or various sizes, put the smaller plants to the front of the benches and the larger and stronger plants to the rear. This will give the .smaller plants a better show, for they will be where there will be very little danger of getting them too wet, and the stronger ])lant8 will be where they will have a little more moisture which they require. Sometimes we plant the front row with three-inch stock, and get good results, but of course the planta will naturally take a little longer to come up. Do not make the mistake and set one small plant and then one large one. This would ruin the whole house iinleea jon had an expert at the hose and the growing part. Keep the small plants by themselves and they will do better. The First Watering l^e first watering after ])lanting should be given the whole bench, so as to settle the soil all over. Water thor- oughly 80 that it will drip right through the benches, thus making sure there are no dry spots. After that only the ball of the plants should be watered until after thej start, and then the circle watered can be increased as fast as the plant grows. Make sure that they are plenty wet enough when they are planted, as, if they are planted dry, the center of the balls would remain quite dry in spite of the soaking that the rest of the soil may reeeiTe. Qeaning Before Filling the Benclies Be tore the benches are refilled see that they have been washed out with the hose at a good pressure, and then given a good coat of hot lime to which a little copper sulphate has been added. This will help kill many of the fungi that may be loitering around waiting for a cliance to get at the roots or do some damage of that kind. Do not try to dissolve the sulphate in any tin or galvanized iron pail, for such would quickly get filled with holes as the sulphate is very corrosive and will eat its way right through if it is strong in solution. Whitewashing This may seem so simple an operation that giving a space to a few lines on the subject seems pure waste, and yet there are several little things about it that are ver} important, the first being good fresh lime, hot if possi- ble, and the second being a good brush, and then a wet bmch, or whatever is to be whitewashed. See that it is soaked with the hose so that the water wets all the boards and enters all the cracks and crevices. Then have your lime quite thick, and you will be surprised at the amount of work that one man can do when compared to the man workmg on a dry bench. The wear on the brushes will be quite a saving, for a brush used carefully on a bench well sprinkled will last several seasons, and that is good compared to having a man wear out a brush for each house. See that the lime is put well into all the corners, and that there are no places left uncovered on the sides of the bench. Last of all, see that a good coat is put on as this will not only cleanse the bench but will help to ])rcserve it. Preparing the Soil Sod heaps that have already been turned over will be in excehent condition to turn over once more, mixing a little bonenieal all through, and then filling the benches with this. If the manure in the sod is not very plenti- ful it will l)e a good idea to mix in a little more. This must be well decayed and short, free from straw and (it her coarse material. We like to have plenty of manure in the soil, more so for the early houses as the plants then will have something to take hold of, and turn intd stems and buds. We seldom bother going over the benches with a trowel as the old ways called for, although this method can be uesd to advantage at certain times. BOOM YOUR BUSINESS hy adoertising your goods in the Horticiuiltiuire Publicity among the kind of readers reached by this paper is THE SORT OF PUBLI- CITY THAT PAYS. 738 HOETICULTUKE May 16, 1914 SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS^ AND ORNAMEN- TAL HORTICULTURISTS FLOOR PLAN, MECHANICS BUILDING, BOSTON, MASS. Exhibition Classes Arranged as Follows: A — Plants. B — Cut Blooms. C — Boilers and Heating Apparatus. D — Greenhouse Structures. E — Florists' Supplies. F — Bulbs, Seeds and Garden Requisites. G — Miscellaneous. JOHN YOUNG, Supt. of Trade Exhibition, 53 West 28th Street, New York After July 15, Parker House, Boston, Mass. CONVENTION ARRANGEMENTS. The arrangements for the Conven- tion meetings, and Trade Exhibition at Boston, are very advantageous and convenient. The Trade Exhibition will all be held on one floor, the main floor of the Mechanics Building. Meetings will be held on the floor above, in the Paul Revere Hall. Adjoining Paul Revere Hall are large committee rooms, which have been set aside by the Advisory Committee for the use of the Ladies' S. A. P., The Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Florists' Hail Association and meet- ings of the American Rose Society and the American Carnation Society, and for the use of committees which may desire to use the same. Floor plans, as submitted by the Advisory Committee, have been mail- ed to the members. Anyone desiring an extra copy will have same sent im- mediately upon notification to this oflice. The inquiries received thus far, would indicate that the Trade Ex- hibition in Boston will excel any other similar showing made in the history of the Society, AM' spaces on the main floor of the Mechanics Building are favorable for any trade exhibit. The entrance and exit marked on the diagram between blocks 56 and 57 will not be used. There will be only one entrance and exit, that adjoining the Secretary's oflice. The official sign, including the ren- tal of upright or stand in which to place same, will not exceed the price of $1.25 or $1.50 each. Exhibitors are requested to send in their order for signs, if possible, the same time they reserve space, so that they will be ready for the exhibitor upon his ar- rival at the Hall. The lettering per- mitted on these signs, is, one line for the firm name, one line for the busi- ness and one line for the address, a total of three lines. Selling of goods by persons not having engaged space will not be per- mitted unless such persons or firm shall have secured a permit or license from the Secretary, same not to cost less than ?20.00. When more than one exhibitor joins in the same space, there will be an additional charge of $20,00 for each additional exhibitor. Twenty-five per cent of the total cost of space must be paid on signing the contract and the balance before the exhibitor takes iwssession. The flat rate per square foot for space is $.40, Minimum charge for space is $20.00. The Secretary wishes to announce that the 1914 button has been mailed to all members in good standing in the Society, If any member has not received same, it may be that he has over-looked paying the assessment for 1914. Upon receipt of the 1914 assessment, this button will be re- turned promptly. There are still a few life membership buttons on hand, which will be sent to any lite mem- ber upon receipt of request, which should include $,75. John Young. Secretary and Superintendent Trade Exhibition THE CONVENTION GARDEN. Deputy Park Commissioner J. B. Shea of Boston has sent out the following circular letter to presumtive exhibitors. "The Out Door Convention Garden to be held in connection with the 1914 Society of American Florists' Con- vention is now ready to plant, and will be under the direct supervision of the Park Department of Boston. The garden Is to be located in one of the beauty spots of Boston, bordering on the Fens Pond and within a few minutes walk from Horticultural Hall. "This will be one of the greatest events for floriculture and horticul- ture ever held in the East and will attract enormous crowds of the right people. We cannot see how you can afford to miss this opportunity of display in your specialties, more es- 'pecially as the cost will be very small and will require no care on your part. "There will be no charge for spaces as the land is owned by the City of Boston, and its ordinances forbid this: but for preparation, care and maintenance a small charge will be made to cover cost of preparation and care throughout the summer. This will be 10c. per square foot for spaces up to and including 2500 square feet. From 2500 square feet to 5,000 square feet at 8c. per square foot, and over 5.000 square feet at 6c. per square foot. 'We are enclosing a diagram of the lay-out and Vour preference for posi- tion will have every consideration. As the time is very short now. an early decision is necessary for best results. The garden is all ready for trees, shrubs, vines, conifers and hardy herbaceous plants. "For tender plants it will be safer to defer planting until May 20th. Let us hear from you at once and we will be very glad to do everything in our power for your success. All plants should be addressed, express prepaid, to Boston Park Department, Back Bay Fens, Boston. Mass., and marked .May 16, 1914 HOKTICULTUEE 733 ■Convention Garden,' care James B. Shea, and advise us of stiipment througli tlie mail. "Do not waste time on this but help make the 1914 Convention the great- est in history, and also reap the benefit of the large amount of adver- tising and sales that will come to you. "Checks for the full amount of space must accompany the order and be drawn to James B. Shea, Chair- man." BOSTON CONVENTION COMMIT- TEES. Executive. (Where street number only is given, ad- dress Is Boston.) P. Welch, chairman, 220 Revonshire St.; John K. M. L. Farquhar, secretary, (! South Market St.; Thomas Roland, treas- urer, Nahant, Mass.; William .T. Kennedy, Chestnut 11111, Mass.; JCT. Allan Peirce. Wal- tham, Mass.: William J. Stewart. 11 Ham- ilton Place; James B. Shea, 33 Beacon St. Finance. Thomas Roland, chairman, Nahant, Mass. ; Henry Penn, 43 Bromfleld St. ; N. F. Mc- Carthy, 112 Arch St.; Wm. J. Kennedy, Chestnut Hill, Mass.; Wm. Sim. Clifton- dale, Mass. ; M. A. Patten, Tewksbury, Mass. ; Wm. Downs, Chestnut Hall, Mass. ; George Wyness, Prides Crossing, Mass. ; Wm. Auderson, S. Lancaster, Mass.; John D. Duguid, Natick, Mass.; Harry P. Budlong, Auburn, R. 1.: Wm. Swan, W. Manchester, Mass.; Thomas F. Galvln, 126 Tremont St.; Henry M. Robinson, 1 Winthrop Sq. ; Peter M. Miller, 32 So. Market St.; Julius A. Zinn, 1 Park St.; Wm. H. Elliott, 2 Park St. ; Alex Montgomery, Waban Rose Conservatories, Natick, Mass. ; Paul F. Burke, Boston Plate & Window Glass Co.. 20 Canal St.; N. M. Silverman, 5« Winter St.; Philip L. Carbone, 342 Boylston St.; Col. W. W. Castle, E. Weymouth, Mass.; Harry Quint, 164 Tremont St.; George Barker, Swampscott, Mass.; Wm. Rosen- thal, 14 Bromfleld St.; John L. Smith, Swampscott, Mass. ; D. F. Roy, Marion, Mass.; Edward Kirk, Bar Harbor, Me.; Joshua Lawson, 144(5 Beacon St., Brook- line; A. H. Wingett, Lenox, Mass.; Ed. tTenkins, Lenox, Mass.; Fred Heermanns, Lenox, Mass. ; A. H. Loveless, Lenox, Mass.; E. W. Breed, Clifton, Mass.; J. P. Briry, 245 Causeway St.; Andrew K. Rogers, Readville, Mass. ; Fred J. Elder, Lord & Buruham Co.. Tremont Bldg. Exhibitions. James B. Shea, chairman, 33 Beacon St.; J. K. M. L. Farquhar, 6 So, Market St.; Robert Cameron, Botanical Garden, Cam- bridge; Duncan Finlayson, Weld Farm, Brookline: Julius Huerlin, Blue Hill Nur- series, Braintree, Mass.; A. E. Robinson, Breck-Rohinson Co., Lexington, Mass.; .Tames Wheeler, Natick, Mass.; Wm. N. Craig, Faulkner Farm, Brookline, Mass.; .Tohn Kirkegaard, Bedford, Mass. ; .Tohn H. Dillon, 33 Beacon St.; T. D. Hatfield, Wellesley, Mass. Entertainment. E. Allan I*eirce, chairman. Waltbam, Mass.; Duncan Finlayson, Weld Farm. Brookline, Mass.; Edward J. Welch. 226 Devonshire St.; J. P. A. Guerineau. Thos. J. Grey Co.. 32 So. Market St.; A. Louthy, Roslindale. Mass. ; H. Bartsch, W. W. Edgar Co., Waverlv, Mass.; P. F. Burke, 20 Canal St.; Julius A. Zinn. 1 Park St.; Wm. Thatcher. Mrs. ,T. L. Gardner Estate. Brookline, Mass. : Wm. Penn. 43 Bromfield St.: .Tames Methven, Brush Hill Road, Readville, Mass.; George Cruickshank, 6 So. Market St.; Richard Ludwig, 112 Arch St.; J. J. Cassidy. 6 Beacon St.; John H. Dillon, 33 Beacon St.; Neil S. Casey, 93 Maple St., Melrose, Mass.; Fred C. Becker, Cambridge, Mass.; W. J. Kennedy, Chest- nut Hill, Mass.; Wm. R. Nicholson. Fram- ingham, Mass.; J. Frank Edgar, Waverly, M.ass. ; Jas. L. Miller. West Lynn, Mass. Publicity. J. K. M. L. Farqubar, chairrann. G So. Market St.; W. J. Stewart, 11 Hamiltou Place; W. P. Edgar, 120 Boylston St.; Robert Cameron. Botanical Gardens, Cam- bridge; W. N. Craig. Faulkner Farm, Brookline; Peter M. Miller, .32 So. Market St.; Fred J. Elder. Lord & Burnham Co., Tremont Bldg.; Wra P. Rich, Horticul- tural Hall, Boston. Sports. Wm. R. Nicholson, chairman, Framing- ham, Mass. ; Wm. J. Collins, care Carter's Tested Seeds, Inc., Chamber of Commerce Bldg. ; Wm. F. Molloy, care Budlong, Bos- ton Co-op. Market, 200 Devonshire St. ; Barney B. McGinty, Boston Co-op. Mar- ket, 200 Devon.shlre St.; Wm. A. Hast- ings, Boston Flower Exchange, 1 Winthrop Sq.: R. S. Edgar, Waverly, Mass.; Al. B. Walsh, Boston Flower Exchange, 1 Win- throp Sq.; Fred E. Palmer, Brookline, Mass.; Iflber Holmes, Montrose. Mass.; J. Frank Edgar, Waverly, Mass.; Wm. J. Thurston, Boston Flower Exchange, 1 Winthrop Sq.; Jos. MacCarthy, Parker House: I<'red C. Solarl. 351 Hanover St.; Joseph Margolis, U. M. Robinson Co., 1 Winthrop S(i. ; Wm. A. McAlplne. 256 Dev- onshire St.; Hugh C. McGrath, 33 Beacon St.; Thomas J. Clark. 445 Boylston St. Ladies' Reception. Wm. J. Kennedy, chairman, Chestnut Hill, Mass.: James Wheeler, Natick, Mass.: John J. Cassidy, 6 Beacon St.; Wm. E. Fischer, Union Ter., Forest Hills: Frank H. Houghton, 4 Park St. ; Geo. B. Anderson, Hyde Park, Mass.; Geo. M. Anderson, Milton, Mass.; Wm. Ca- hlll. care l^ottler. Fiske. Rawson Co., Fan- eull Hall Sq.; Stephen J. Quinn. Brookline, Mass. ; Martin Wax. 143 Tremont St. ; Louis J. Renter. Westerly, R. I.; Wm. N. Craig, Faulkner Farm, Brookline, Mass.; Arthur E. Thatcher, Bar Harbor, Me. ; F. N Sanborn, care Stearns Lumber Co., 1 .Sudbury St.: Peter Ii"isher, Ellis, Mass.; Jos. Fuller. Leominster, Mass.; H. Hueb- ner, Groton. Mass.; John Barr, So. Natick. Mass.; Edmund J. Welch, 226 Devonshire St.; Wm. C. Rust. Goddard Ave., Brook- line: Kenneth lE^-i-i^iM ir^vi-ri Nurserymen and Florists, RUTHERFORD, N.J. THE FRANINGHAM NURSERIES 200 ACRES, TREES, SHRUBS, EVERGREENS, VINES, ROSES, ETC. W. B. \VHITTIER & CO. 'I'l'I'I'MI' DEAL TRADE MAAr fflililililililililiil FINE STOCK OF RHODODENDRONS, - ., KALMIAS AND bend for PriceLut ANDROMEDAS. FRAMINGHAM, MASS. THE F. E. CONINE NURSERY COMPANY STRATFORD, CONN. Established 19 Years. Headquarters for Large Trees, such as Spruce, Hemlock and Arborvitses. Hundreds of plants of each running as high as ten feet; dig with balls. Also 6 to 7 feet Privet. 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 aaking THE BAY STATE NURSERIES, North Abington. MaM Nursery Stock Frnlt and Ornamental Trees, Hhrah*. Small Frnlt B. ClematlB. KverKr****- and Konen. Write for Trade Lint. W. & T. SMITH COMPANY, Geneva, N. Y. HOLLAND NURSERIES BEST nARDY RHOOODENURONf AZALKAS, CONIFBBS, (TLEMATIg H. P. ROSES. SHRUBS, A^D HER BACEOUS PLANTS. P. OUWERKERK, HARDY TREES F R U I T S [STAB, 1854 j. WOODWtRD'MANNING'PROP. Tel. No. Wilmington, Mass. s H R U B S FLOWERS PHLOX AND IRIS H.^RDY GARDEN PHI.OX in complete variety. IRIS K.XEMPFBRI blue, wiiite and named vars. IKIS .SIBERICA an-ge, Cor. Secy. The florists of San Antonio formed a permanent organization at a meet- ing held Monday night, April 27, at the Chamber of Commerce. The fol- lowing officers were elected for the ensuing year; Chris Hauser, Jr., president; Frank Suchy, vice-presi- dent; F. Breeborough, secretary, and Mrs. Charles Albrecht, treasurer. The following executive committee was named: Chris Hauser, ex-offi- cio; Frank Hauser and Mesdames Ed. Green, F. Bright and Pauline Jung. Meetings are to be held each month and the membership will in- clude most of the San Antonio florists. Plans were made for a flower show to be given each fall. The regular meeting of the TTl City Florists' Club was held at the resi- dence of Wm. Knees. President John Staack called the meeting to order and the following resolutions were adopted. Resolved, whereas our former fellow member, Theo. Ewoldt on the 8th day of April, 1914, paid the last great debt of nature and passed into the beyond: Therefore, be it resolved; that the Trl City Florists' Club, in his death are called upon to mourn one of its most valued and useful members, one where professional knowledge was ever at the command of any fellow worker, where cheery good nature and jovial disposition added pleasure to our meetings and whose merits and value as a citizen will not be easily replaced in his community. Be it further resolved; ' that these resolutions be spread upon the min- utes of the Society and a copy fur- nished to the family and to the trade papers. Arvid Anderson, Henry Gaethje, W C. Wilson, Committee on Resolutions. ROBERT CRAIG CO. ROSES, PALMS. and Novelties in Decorative Plants. . MARKET and 49tli STREETS, PHILADELPHIA, PA. CHILDS' GLADIOLI Send for List JOHN LEWIS CHILDS FLOWERFIELD, L. I., N. Y. FLOWERING, DECORATIVE and VEGETABLE ir>J A.B«-liM^/VIMC»E Liberal Extras for Early Orders. Prompt Shipments Size of 2y2-in. 2y2-in. 21^-in. 2%-in. 2V.-in. 3%-in. 2%-in. 4-in. 4-in. 2%-in. 2y2-in. 2%-in. 2y,-in. 21/b-ln. 4-ln. 2y4-in. 4-ln. 214 -in. 4-in. 3-ln. 2%-ln. 2%-ln. .S-ln. 2%-in. 2%-ln. 2%-in. 4-In. Pots ABI'TIIjON havitzii, or 6 varieties mixed AGERATliMS. Blue and white ALTP:RN.\NTHEKAS. Red and yelow AL,YSSUM, liittle Gem. Large Giant ALYSSliM, Double. Strong plants ASPARAGl'S Plumosus ASPARAGl'S Sprengeri ASPARAGUS Sprengeri CALADIl'MS, Elephant Ears CANNAS. 50,000 3* and 4-in, in 28 varieties CENTAUKEA, Dusty Miller COL.EUS, In abundance. Golden Bedder and Verscbaffeltii . . COI-EUS, in about 15 mixed fancy varieties CUPHEA, Cigar Plant FUCHSIAS. 12 good varieties, mixed FUCHSIAS. 12 good varieties, mixed GERANIUMS. 50,000 3'^ and 4-in, 20 varieties: S. A. Nutt, Grant, Ricard, Poitevine, Buchner, Montniartre, Perkins, Rosalie, etc MME. SAEI^EROI. Good plants HELIOTROPES. White, light or dark blue LOBELIAS. Fine, Stocky plants MARGIERITES. Fine plants, in bloom. White and yellow, MARGUERITES. Fine plants, in bloom. White and yellow. Mrs. Sander Marguerites. Same price. PETUNIAS. Single, assorted colors BUDBECKIAS (Golden Glow) SALVIAS, Bonfire or Splendens SALVIAS, Bonfire or Splendens. Extra large plants STOCKS. Princess Alice or Beauty of Nice VERBENAS. Fine assortment of colors VERBENAS. Separate colors, white, pink, purple, striped, etc VINCAS. Variegated and green 100 $2.25 2.25 2.25 2.00 2.50 8.00 2.25 6.50 8.00 5.00 2.25 2.50 3.50 2.25 3.00 7.50 7.00 2.25 7.50 2.25 6.50 4.00 2.25 3.00 2.50 5.00 2.25 2.25 2.50 7.00 1000 $20.00 20.00 20.00 18.00 22.50 75.00 20.00 60.00 75.00 45.00 20.00 22.50 30.00 20.00 25.00 W.OO 65.00 20.00 70,00 20,00 60,00 35,00 20.00 25,00 22.50 45.00 20.00 20.00 22.50 65.00 VEGETABLE PLANTS BY THE MILLION TOMATO PLANTS, Early Jewel, Earliana, Early .Acme, Stone, Beefsteak, Pon- derosa, etc., .f2,25 per 1000; .'jOno and over, $2,00 per 1000, C.4BB.4GE PLANTS, TV'innigstarit, Waketleld, Early Summer, etc., $2.25 per lono; in lots of 5000 and over, $2.00 per 1000. EGG PLANTS, PEPPER PLANTS, CAULIFLOWER, BRUSSELS SPROUTS, and all other kinds of vegetable plants in abundance. Correspondence solicited. ALONZO J- BRYAN, ^^°^--^- ^^""'^ Have You Anything You Cannot Sell? Why not send it to the Horticultural Auctioneers, N. F. McOABTHT A CO., every Tuesday and Friday at their sales room, 112 Aroh St. Bale begins at 9.30 A. U. IM. IVI< MY, LU^-fci^nc HYDRANGEA OTAKSA J. WM. COLFLESH'S SONS FiflyThlrd St. and Woodland Ave. ' PHILADELPHIA, PA. Bedding Plants Mine. Salleroi Geraniums. Coleus, Mar- suerite Carnations and Sweet Alyssums, from pots ,:?i3.00 per 100. Salvia. Ageratum, Snapdragon, Salpiglossis, Xicotiana pink and white, from pots, $5.00 per 100. Helio- trope. $6.00. Single Petunias, $4.00 per 100. J B. SHURTLEFF & SON V/J.- When writing to advertitets hircly me ntionHORTlCULTURE. heliotrope;, fine short buabjr plants, 2% In., $1.75 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. COLEUS, Golden Bedder and Verschaffeltll or mi.\ea R. C, 60c. per 100; $E.0O per 1000. LOBELIA, Katherine Mallard, dwarf dou- ble R. C, $1.00 per 100; 2% In. pot, $1.78 per 100. FUCHSIAS, 2Vi in. pot, $1.75 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. FEVERFEW, Little Gem, $2.00 per 100. VINCAS, 2>4 In. pot, $2.00 per 100; 3 In. pot, $4.00 per 100; 4 In. pot, $8.00 per 100. AGERATUM, 2% In. pot, $1.59 per 100; $12.00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS SPRENGEBI, 21^ In. pot, $2.00 per 100; 3 In., $3.00 per 100 strong. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, 4 In. pot, $6.09 per 100 strong. DRACAENA INDIVISA, 4 In. pot, $8.00 per 100. ENGLISH IVY, R. C. $1.50 per 100. ACHVRANTHES LINDENII, 2Vi In. pot, $1.50 per 100, TRADBSCANTIA, in 3 varieties, R. C. $1.0« per 100. J. E. FELTHOUSEN 164 Van V'ranken Ave., SCHENECTADY, N. Y. Afay 16, 1914 HOETICULTUKE 787 NEMATODES AND PAEONIES. I am probably the peeony grower who C. S. Harrison has reference to about being very needlessly exercised over my pseony stock. Fourteen years ago I started in the business with clean hands, seventeen acres of virgin soil and an ideal to furnish the best the world afforded. Naturally I took advice about the growing from men old in the business, and, when I saw nodules on the roots, I consulted them. The oldest grower of all made light of them and said he had seen thera on paeony roots for 25 years. This lulled me into a quiet about them. When I consulted another old grower about using my ground over again for re- planting, he replied that he had used the same ground over and over again for 20 years, saying he had to — or he would not have a bloom left for his own use. Now I bought stock from both of these gentlemen, in one case, very much more than the other, so that some years it ran into the 100 plants of a variety. I also sold to both in a small way. But last fall the one from whom I had bought the most, threw me down hard. He returned an order of $250. The reason was nodules on the fibrous roots. He charged me with a "very serious thing" in sending out such stuff. This made me think I had better find out for myself, and in order to go ai it I had to change these old grow- ers ai my advisers and look about for new ones. I applied to the government at Washinglon as to what de|>artnient oi the plant industry I should submit roots of pEeonies that were infested, for their inspection. Upon receiving a reply I forwarded some roots, the original stock of which came from Lemoine of France, and also another variety of which the original stock had come from one of these former ad- visers. The letter below was the re- ply- UNITICn ST.\TES DEr.^KTMENT OF AGRICDLTDRE. P.m-eau of ri.ant Industry. Pnfhologic.'il Collections and Inspection Work. Myoological Exchange. WashingtDn. D. C, April llili. V.ni. Mr. E. J. Shaylor, Auburndale. Mass. Dear Sir: The paeony rnots referred to in your letter of April 7th iiave been re- -ceived and carefully examined. The enlargements cm the llhrous roots are caused by nematodes (Eelworms) but no evidence of nematode infection can be found in the large root. The latter had somewhat the appearance of having suffered from insect attacks, but no insects were present and the material had to be so mutilated by the examinations in this office that sufHcient did not remain to be trans- mitted to the Bureau of Entomology. You no doubt know that plants infested hy eelworms skould be destroyed and also that the soil in which the plants have been grown Is unfit for use for the same kind of plants or otliers susceptible to nema- tode attacks until it has been sterilized. The most efficient agent to bo used for tills purpose in case of greenhouse soil is steam, although certain chemical treat- n\ents are sometimes recommended. We are sending you Circular No. 01 of this Bureau, which you may find of interest as hearing upon your problem. It will be well for you to send some •f the large root material to the chief of the Bureau of Entomology. If you were not a commercial grower, I should also sug- gest that you write to the Horticulturist of this Department in regard to the methods of cultivation followed with the plants that have not blossomed for ten ''^"^■(MrB.) FLORA W. PATTERSON, Mycologist In Charge. Pursuant to the advice in the above letter I sent some plants to the Bureau YOUNG ROSE STOCK KILLARNEY, WHITE KILLARNEY, WARD, KILLARNEY QUEEN, RICHMOND, RUSSELL, Mrs. TAFT and Kaiserin GRAFTED STOCK, $16.00 per 100; $120.00 per 1000. OWN-ROOT STOCK, $4.(«0 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. AMERICAN BEAUTY, $8.00 per 100 ; $70.00 per 1000 W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass. CATTLEYAS Frosh IntftoftatioHS MENDELII— Original Type, Special Lot. SCHROEDERAE— Extras. POPAYAN TYPE TRIANAT, Old Coast Variety, by case or dozen. Write. FREEMAN ORCHID CO. FALL RIVER, MASS. ORCHIDS FRESHLY IMPORTED We li.ive un,^-i('ked the folhnving in fiiu* condition. CATTLEYAS : PeroivalUana. (_iaskel liana. (uperiosisHinia. DENDRO- liK.MS; I''oriiio8iiin. Wardianum, nobile, (lensifliii-41111, S4'liuitzii. VANDAS: Coer- ulea. Ha t email nii, Luzonira, linschootiana. THALAENOPSlS: aniabilis, Scliilleriana. SpatIii»clottis plicata. iVrite for Special" List No. 55. LAGEK & HI RRELL, Summit. N. J. ORCHIDS Largett Importart, Exportere, Crowen and HybriJistt in the WoiU 5ANDER. 5t. Alban 5, Englanc and 358 Broadway, Room 721 NEW TORK CITY HE ACOCK'S K B N T I AS i J0SEPH'H«Ai0C1l'c0MPANY WYNCOTE. PA. OFROMIDS Established Plants and Freshly Imported Julius Roehrs Co. Rutherford, N. J. of Entoniolosy and asked particularly as to whether the disease that caused the nodules was the same as that which affected the large roots. The reply to this last request is be- low: "United Stares Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Entonioloj^ry, Washington, D. C, April 30, 1914. Truck Crop and Stored Product Insect Investigations. Dear Sir : An.swerlng your recent letter transmitting a root of paeony I regret to inform you tbat your Idea in regard to the large abnormal growth on the roots of the plants is correct. Both the smaller nodule and the large growth are caused by the attack of one of the nematodes. In connection with the control it is necessary to rotate crops In order to insure the destruction of the nematodes in ground already infested, as no application has as yet been discovered by this Department which is capable of ridding the ground after once becoming badly infected by nematodes. It is better lii this connection not to risk planting Infected roots in any new plat of ground used for this purpose, as it will only be again infected and the plants will not thrive. The roots should be thoroughly assorted and all roots at- tacked by nematodes eliminated before planting. Xours truly. F. H. CHITTENDEN, In charge Truck Crop and Stored Product Insect Investigations. Mr. K. J. Shaylor. Wellesley Farms, Mass. Let me say here that I forwarded to the Bureau of Entomology a large root of stock, the original of which had come from Lemoine, same as in the first samples sent, and besides some fibrous roots with nodules, of which original stock had come from the other old grower spoken of above, and the one who threw me down so hard. Let me also say that I have never set the same ground over again. Now, Mr. Harrison, these are some of the new advisers I have thought best to go to, rather than to continue with the ad- vice of the old growers. I am still seeking advice. E. J. SHAYLOR. NEWS NOTES. Portland, Ore.— A. Zittewltz has taken a five-year lease on the green- houses of W. T. Woods at Lents. Newport, R. I. — William Allan, who recently resigned his position as gardener for Dr. Jacobs, is now In- stalled as gardener for Mrs. George D. Widener. The Widener place former- ly belonged to the late Dr. C. M. Bell, and is being remodeled in a very ex- pensive way. Besides a new house and garage, the groimds are being changed very much, and when fin- ished it should be one of the show places of Newport. 738 HORTICULTtJUE May 16, 1914 SEED TRADE AMERICAN SEH) TRADE ASSOCIATION Officers — President, Chas. 0. Maasic, MlnnespoUs, Minn.; iBt Tice-presldent, i. H. Lapton, Uattitock, N. T.; 2nd Tlee - president, W. F. Ttaerkildson, PttlseeTlIle, O.; secretary, C. E. Ken- del: assistant secretary, S. F. WUlard, Jr.. both of Cleveland, O. might in the end mean a blessing both to the seed grower and the consumer. Influence of the Weather on the Pea Crop. Gentle spring is here at last and we trust she will bide-a-wee. So much has been said of the effect of the late spring on counter trade at the seed stores that nothing further is neces- sary along those lines. However, one effect of the late spring has not re- ceived very much attention so far as we have noticed and that is its in- fluence on planting. Nearly all crops have gone into the ground from two to tour weeks late with the exception of a few favored spots where the char- acter of the soil was such that it quickly dried off. We have ascertained that peas for instance, have been plant- ed many weeks later than usual and up to the first of May in the State of New York the canners had not suc- ceeded in getting 10 per cent of their seed peas in the ground. No matter how favorable the weather may be from now until harvest, the crop will inevitably be late. It is customary for most of the New York State packers to begin operations anywhere from the 15th to the 22nd of June, but few of them expect to start this year much before the 1st of July. We refer to the matter simply because it will bring the peas into blossom at what is us- ually one of the hottest periods of the summer; and if dry at the time and the heat is protracted, it will mean inevitably a short crop. This of course necessarily affects peas grown for seed the same as for canning, but as only a very sm^ll percentage is grown for seed in the East the effect on the seed crop will be immaterial. So tar as we are able to learn the opposite conditions prevail in the West where planting has been unusually early. We are referring now to peas grown for seed purposes in the far Northwest, Montana and Idaho. While this early start is distinctly favorable there is a great fear that the water supply is liable to run short before midsummer in which event there will be undoubtedly a very short crop of seed. It is known generally, we as- sume, that most of the farming done in these states is by irrigation. Most of the streams that are 'depended upon to furnish water are fed by the snows which fall in the mountains during the winter. From all reports the snow fall of the past winter has been the lighest in many years, and as the spring opened unusually early the snow will probably disappear at an early period, and without rains to sup- plement the snow there may be dry times ahead for farmers in the north- west. These facts we believe will be interesting to the trade in general for a short crop of peas the coming sum- mer may not prove an unmixed evil. We do not of course mean a crop fail- ure. But a considerable shortage General Crop Comments, While we have been referring to the pea crop, we may incidentally say that nearly all crops which are usually planted early will suffer from the hand- icap of late planting this year, spring grains among the other items. The re- cent Government report showing the very high and very satisfactory con- dition of winter grain, especially wheat, is most gratifying to the farm- ers and the public in general, but it is quite a distance from harvest and many ills may befall the crop before that time is reached, however, we do not desire to be pessimistic; on the contrary we should be pleased to see. like most other interested persons, a general good crop of all staples the coming summer. Good crops general- ly make for prosperous conditions, and as there is much criticism of busi- ness conditions and many idle men at the present time, any causes that would tend to improve matters would be welcome. It is needless to say that the seed trade is busy. Probably the trade as a whole was never more busy at this period of the year. Much of the busi- ness that is being done now should have been transacted in April and two months will be crowded into one. Be- cause of the lateness of the season many items will not be used this year that would have been had we had a normal spring. Canners Will Not Go to San Francisco. An important meeting of the officers of the National Canners' Association together with those of the Canning Ma- chinery and Supplies' Association and the Canned Foods and Dried Fruit Brokers' Association is in progress in Washington to determine where the next annual Canners' Convention shall be held. A meeting for this purpose was held some weeks ago in Chicago, but many obstacles which arose at that time prevented a decision being reached. We are advised that San Francisco has been eliminated as a convention point for 1915. No other place has been decided on, but we un- derstand some city of the middle west will be chosen. We will furnish full information as soon as definite action is taken. San Francisco is favored for 1916. Seed Legislation Sidetracked. Editor Horticultuke: I am pleased to advise you that Senator Gronna's bill (S. 480) to reg- ulate Interstate commerce in seeds, has received an adverse report from the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry, to which this bill was referred. It is not likely that this report will be reversed by the Senate. The other interstate seed bill before Congress, being Mr. Howard's Bill (H. B. 11170), has not been considered by the House Committee on Agriculture, and as their program for the remain- der of the session is now made up and does include this bill, no action will be taken upon it. From the above you will perceive that there is little likihood that any action will be taken on seed legislation in this session of Congress. CuKTiH Nye S.\trrn Make a first class investment by buying MICHELL'S Distinctive Primroses Primula Chinensis iTrd. Trd. Pkt. Pkt. I'rize Mixture, even blend- ing, all colors $.60 $1.00 Alli.i Magniflca. White 60 1.00 Chiswick Red. Red 60 1.00 Duchess, White, rosy car- mine; yellow eye 60 1.00 Holhorn Blue 60 1.00 Kermesina Splendens. Crimson 60 1.00 Rosy Morn. Pink 60 1.00 Primula Obconica Gigantea I.ilaclna. Pale lilac .50 Rosea. Pink .50 Kermesina. Deep crimson .50 Alba. White .50 Hybrida Mixed .50 MICHELL'S Distinctive Cinerarias Dwarf (Jrainlitlora Prize. Mixed colors 60 1.00 Medium Tall GrandiBora Prize. Mixed colors.. .60 1.00 .Tames' Giant Strain. Mix- ed colors 60 1.00 Get Wholesale List. MICHELL'S ^lifsi Dept. Q. 518 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pa. SEEDS FOR FLORISTS SPECIAL STRAINS OCR ASTERS. CYCLAMKN AND PRI- MULAS ARE INEgiALLED. Tra" Flowers by Telegraph Leading Retail Florists Listed by Towns for Ready Reference. Orders transferred by telegram or otherwise to any of the firms whose address Is here given will be promptly and prop- erly filled and delivered. Albany, N. Y.— Fred A. Danker, 40 Maiden Lane.* Albany, N. Y.— H. G. Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St. Albany, N. Y.— The Rosery, 23 Steuben St. Boston— Thos. F. Galvin, 126 Tremont St. Boston — Penn, the Florist, 37-43 Brom- field St. Boston— Zlnn, the Florist, 1 Park St. Buffalo, N. Y. — S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St. Buffalo, N. Y.— Palmer's, 304 Main St. Chicago, 111. — Schiller the Florist, George Asmus, Mgr Chicago— William J. Smyth, Michigan Ave. and 31st St. Cleveland, O. — J. M. Gasser Co., BucUd Ave. Cleveland, Ohio — Adam Graham & Sons, .')523 Euclid Ave. Denver, Col.— Park Floral Co., 1643 Broadway. Detroit, Mich. — J. Breitmeyer's Sons, corner Broadway and Gratiot Ave. Kansas City, Mo. — Samuel Murray, 913 Grand Ave. Montreal. Can— Hall & Robinson, 825 St. Catherine St., W. Montreal, Can.— P. McKenna & Sons, 770 St. Catherine St., West. New London, Conn. — Renter's. New Haven, Conn. — J. N. Champion, 1026 Chapel 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. corner 44th St. and Madison Ave. New York— Max Schling, 22 W. 59th St. New York— George M. Stumpp, 761 Fifth Ave. New York— Thos. F. Galvin, Fifth Ave., at 4('ith St. New York— A. Warendorff, 1193 Broad- way. New York— J. H. Small & Sons, 1153 Broadway and Waldorf-Astoria. Norwiob, Conn. — Reuter's. OniMba, Neb.— Hess & Swoboda, 1415 Farnum St. N. Y.— J. B. N. Mo.— Fred C 25 Keller Sons . Weber, 4326-28 Rochester. Clinton Ave. St. Louis, Olive St. St. Paul, Minn. — Holm & Olson, Inc. St. Paul, Minn.— L. L. May & Co. Stamford. Conn.— "Quality Shop;" Stam- ford Seed & Nursery Co. Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y.— P. R. Pier- son Co. Toronto, Can.— J. H. Dunlop, 96 Yonge St. Washington, D. C— Gude Bros., 1214 P St. Washington, D. C— F. H. Kramer, 915 P St., N. W. Washington, D. C— George H. Cooke, Connecticut Ave. and I St., N. W. Washington. D. C— J. H. Small & Sons, cor. 15th and H Sts. Westerly, B. I.— Reuter's. Worcester, Mass. — Randall's Flower Shop, 3 Pleasant St. NEW CORPORATIONS. Portland, Ore. — Holden Floral Com- pany, capital stock $5000. Incorpor- ators Jolin G. Holden, Frank A. Cher- venka and E. Earl Felke. Scranton, Pa. — People's Co-opera- tive Company, to operate farms, creameries, greenhouses, orchards and chickeries; capital stock $500,000. James J. Cassidy, who has been in the employ of Wm. E. Doyle since he was a boy and has been in charge of the W. E. Doyle Company's store on Boylston street, Boston, for a number of years, has bought out the store and business of that company at 6 Beacon street. Mr. Cassidy is Exalted Ruler of the Boston Lodge of Elks, and en- joys a wide acquaintance and populari- ty that will stand him well in his new venture. ORDERS FOR NEW YORK WIRE OR PHONE TO MAX SCHLING 22 West 59th Street, adjoining Plaza Hotel Best Florists in the States as keierences EUROPEAN ORDERS EXECUTED members of the FlorUte TeleKT»pb Delivery. BOSTON. MASS. "Penn, The Tdeirraph Florist" Member of Fh.rists' Telegraph Delivery 87-43 BROMFIEI^D STREEI Transfer your orders for flower or plant deliveries to ZINN The Florist 1 Park St.,Bostoii YALE AND ALL CONNEC- TING POINTS Flower and Plant Deliveries. J. N. Champion & Co. 1026 Chapel St., New Haven, Conn. THE i. M. GASSER COMPANY, Euclid Avenu* . RICE CO. The Leading Florists' Supply and Ribbon House 1220 Race Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. St. Paul, Minn. L. L. MAY & CO. Catalogue Free on Application Order Your Flowers for delivery in this section from the LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST BUFFALO S. A. ANDERSON 440 MAIN STREET Special Deliveries Niagara Falls and Lockport RANDALL'S FLOWER SHOP HABBT I. BANDAIX, Preprletm. Phone: Park M 3 PLEASANT ST.. WORCESTER. MAAS. Member Florists Tete^aph Delivery Aaiotiattan 7iS HOKTICULTUKB May 16, 1914 PHILADELPHIA NOTES. Scare heads in the Saturday Eve- ning papers had it that Mothers' Day had been spoiled because the com- mission men had manipulated the price of flowers to such an extent that many thousands were unable to pay the reverent tribute. This sad tale probably emanated from some retailer and the cub reporter took it all as gospel and now the commission man is "the goat.' There is considerable meat and nov- elty in a little brochure issued from Michell's, edited by the advertising manager, E. M. Pettit, entitled "Grow." The chapter on salesmanship is espe- cially good. An example is given of how a first-class salesman goes about it. While everyone cannot attain such per- fection at once, it is good to have a star to aim at. and maybe the time might come when the little wagon would be securely hitched to that star. Aim high and "Grow." John C. Gracey, chairman of the Florists' Club Outing Committee an- nounces that he has appointed the fol- lowing as the rest of his committee; Arthur Niessen, (treasurer), Pred Michell, Jr., Fred Copperwait, John Kuen, Adolph Farenwald, Charles E. Meehan. The affair will take place on June 10, in Schuetzen Park on the Old York Road and can be reached by trol- ley or by the Reading {Tabor Station.) There will be a fine program and the enthusiasm is already beginning to bubble. Fine as were Mr. Tuthill's remarks on the "spark plug" at the last meeting of the Florists' Club, he is on the wrong track when he endorses "let the grower do it." That is, let the growers get together like the master builders and assess themselves for a boost to the business in general. Can't be done in the flower business. Too varied. Too complicated. Too unorganized. A close guild like the brickmakers might do something as they all make bricks and little else. All the retailers are much in favor of the idea. They seem to feel that they would get a lot of advertising they would not have to pay for and they would exact all the extra profit from the public and they think they are quite able to deal with the grower should he have the temerity to ask any more for his product. Adver- tising is a personal or corporation or trust proposition. The latter does not apply to the flower business and never will. So this idea of co-operative ad- vertising for everybody in general and let the "easy marks" pay the bill is "chasing a rainbow." A correspondent asks "did your P. C. ever hear of a profession being successfully unionized." Sure! Lots of them. What is a Bar Association but a union? He also persists in repeat- ing that the P. C.'s notion of educat- ing the employer from his $50. a month standard to at least a mini- mum of $100. is a fallacy. In other words, it is impossible to educate the employer that $50. is far too low for an experienced gardener who has served his apprenticeship and is thoroughly qualified. Why, even a common laborer can get $2.50 and $3 a day and a bricklayer can get 62i^c. an hour. As for my knowledge of the gardeners' society I am a member of it and I never understood before that there was anything in it that was se- cret, or anything that the members in general "knew very little about." Come, come Mr. Ebel. Have another think! The transformation in the past few years which you have seen in the gardening business is largely, I suspect, what Mrs. Mary Baker G. Eddy would have called "a condition of mind" on your part and not on the part of the business. Because you have had a complete transformation of your views during the few years that you have been among us does not make a transformation of the trade by any means. You "imagine a vain thing." This is not written to get back at Mr. Ebel. Far be it from me to have any such feeling. I speak with every courtesy towards Mr. Ebel who is a gentlemen and scholar. The object I have in discussing the thing is to thresh the matter out in a friendly way and see if we can't find some way of reaching that $100 minimum. Visitors: — Adolphus Gude and Wil- liam F. Gude, Washington, D. C; H. L. Holmes, Harrisburg, Pa.; M. Boks, Ghent, Belgium; J. F. Shader, Dor- raucetown. Pa.; E. Howard Smith, rancetown, Pa.; E. Howard Smith, Ha- zleton. Pa.; Chas. L. Schmidt and Miss Elsie Schmidt, Harrisburg, Pa.; W. R. Thoms, Atlantic City, N. J.; James Brown, Coatesville, Pa.; W. C. Lang- bridge, Albany, N. Y.; W. Maschmann, Hamburg. Germany, WASHINGTON NOTES. Gude Bros. Company last week ex- hibited some yellow dahlias which proved to be quite a novelty. Although attracting considerable attention, they were not in any demand. According to an announcement made by officials of the Brookland Citizens' Association, the third annual rose show to be given by that and associ- ated organizations will be one of the largest affairs' of the kind ever held in this city. Dr. Walter Van Fleet, rosarian of the Department of Agricul- ture; George W. Hess, superintendent of the Botanic Gardens, and Mrs. Ed- win F. Sweet, have been selected as judges and the show will be held on May 26 and 27. Considerable interest is being mani- fested in the coming annual shad bake of the Washington Board of Trade in which many of the florists are among the most prominent members. The outing is to be held at a nearby resort and the day is to be enlivened with many athletic contests to the winners of which substantial prizes are to be awarded. Among the contributing flor- ists are Fred H. Kramer and Gude Bros. Co., each of whom have donated a $5 box of cut flowers, J. H. Small & Sons will give a $5 palm, and 0. A. C. Oehmler, a $3 box of cut flowers. St. Louis — Quite a lot of damage was done around here by the wind, hail and rain storm of Tuesday, May 5. Those who suffered loss of glass were John Held. Schray & Sons, Meier Bros., Chas. Beyer and Frank J. Fillmore. The heaviest loss fell upon John Held, who lost in all 300 lights of glass. The heavy wind and lightning caused some damage to trees in parks in the south end. A CORDIAL INVITATION Is extended to the trade t» Tlsit and Inspect our new establishment. Fifth Avenue at 46th Street, New York City. OFRDEF9S by Telegraph or otherwise for delivery of Flowers to Steamers, Theatres, or Residences In New York and Ticlnlty executed In best manner. Thos. F. Galvin, Inc. Established 1847 Fifth Ave., at 46th Street, NEW YORK THREE STORES IN BOSTON CHICAGO And Neighboring Towns Are Thoroughly Cohered by SCHILLER, THE FLORIST (Member Florists Telegraph DellTery). Flowergraiu or Mail Orders from florists anywhere carefully tilled and delivered under the supervision of GEORGE ASMUS, Mgr. 2221-2223 W. Madison St., CHICAGO. •Phone West 822 REDTER'S Memheri Floruti Telegraph Delivery STORES IN New London and Norwich, Conn, and Westerly, R. I. We cover the territory between New Haven and Providence P. McKENNA & SON (Eatabltsbed 1851.) 770 St. Catherine St.. West MONTREAL, CANADA IVegive Special Attention to Telegraphic Orders CLEVELAND A. GRAHAM & SON 5523 Euclid' Ave. Will take good care of your orders Members of F. T. D. Assoeiatiqn, STAMFORD, CONN. >f ''Quality Shop will take care of all your orders for de- signs or cut flowers. Stamford Seed & Nursery Co., 43 Atlantic St. F. R. PIERSON CO. FLORISTS AND PLANTSMEN TARRYTOWN ON HUDSON, - N. Y. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery May 16, 1914 HORTICULTURE 743 MONA/ ABOUT I Memorial Day, June Weddings, School Graduations and Festivities Many Will be In line for the next six weeks. Are You Ready With the Goods ? It will be a profitable wind-up for the season if you handle it well. We have the goods you will require, up-to-dute in fashion, satisfactory in quality and price M. BAYiBR3DORF~E:FR & OO. The F.'orists' Supply House of America, 1129 ARCH ST., PHILADELPHIA, PA. THE WHITE HOUSE WEDDING. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^HVyKHLal . -^^=£^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^1 ^■Rnr^ '^^^'^^^ ^'^^i^H ^^K^f'.. "^'^^B^^ ^^K-^->^:'-'Mi^.V -kJiMXK^^^ ^^^^■■ju^ J^MiM!.'^JiWtW\ iWK*y^^^^^^^ ^^^w^Biivw^^^i^H ^^^^^^Bi^BBlriB * wifl^iM^^^^^B ^1 |C|| IHI ^^^■K'i 1 i: I^^H The State apartments of the White House were a mass of color on the oc- casion of the fourteenth weddins cere- mony performed in the Executive .Man- sion when Miss Eleanor Randolph Wil- son, daughter of the President and Mrs. Woodrow Wilson, became thi^ bride of William Gibbs McAdoo, Secre- tary of the Treasury. Large quanti- ties of dogwood blooms, American Beauty and Killarney roses and lilies were used. The ceremony was per- formed in the blue room where lilies, palms and ferns formed the chief dec- oration. The priedieu was Hanked by great palms which sloped toward the KOMADA BROS. Manufacturers of all Kinds of WIRE DESIGNS and FLORISTS SUPPLIES 1008 Vine St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. floor at cither end. At either side of the chancel were large vases of lilies and between the windows were stream- ers of white satin ribbon. The mantels in this room, as in the east room, were decorated with huge clusters of lilies, and on tables in the latter room were large standards of dogwood blooms. Standards of American Beau- ty roses were used in the alcoves along ihe corridor, while vases of pink and white roses adorned the tables where the weddin,g supper was served. These flowers were also used on the mantels, and in the red room were clusters of American Beauty, pink Kilarney roses and dogwood, forming the decorations in the green room. The bride carried a huge shower of white orclaids and lily of the valley tied with white satin ribbon and gauze, on which was embroidered designs, with long streamers reaching almost to the hem of her gown, whicli were decorated with lily of the valley and orange blossoms. The flower girls. Miss Sallie McAdoo, and Miss Nancy Lane, wore hats trimmed with Jap- anese crab-apple blossoms, orchid flow- ering sweet peas and ferns, with large bows of white satin ribbon. Prince de Biilgarie roses were used to decorate the sheplierds' crooks carried by tlie bridesmaids. The roses were tied witli large bows of white satin ribbon and from these were long streamers sim- ilar to those used in the bridal bouquet, and trimmed with orange blossoms. Unlike the wedding of her sister, that of the now Mrs. McAdoo brought very little business to the local florists for exceptionally few gifts of flowers were made. It was more of a family affair and not nearly so elaborate. UHITED REFRIGERATORS Sell Flowers and keep tbem In l»e->t condition. All sizes Display (ases. Coolers, etc. Ask for Catnlos X4. UNITED REFRIGERATOR & ICE MACHINE CO., Kenosha, Wl*. 144 HORTICULTURE May 16, 1914 $1.00 to $3.00 per dozen Beauties are plentiful and of splendid quality. Mostly specials, stems 36 inches and over and they are the best for size and color, OKEEN LEUCOTHOES, tONG, 1000, JB.SO GREEN LEL'COTHOES, 12 IN. LONG, 1000, ?3.00 The Leo NSessen Co, 'WHOLESALE FLORIST.^ PHILADELPHIA MpDtloD HORTICULTUBB when writing. N. W. Comer 12th and Race Sts tiww»mwwi^. Please mentl«n Hortlealtar* whaa POEHLMANN BROS. U. I Supply of Best Cut Flowers all the Year Around 72-74 EAST RANDOLPH ST., - CHICAGO. If Interested, Bend uh yonr oame And address for onr weekly price lint. WELCH BROS. CO. AMERICAN BEAUTY, KILLARNEY, RICHMOND. MARYLAND AND MX THE SUPERIOR ROSES, LILY OF THE VALLEY, CARNATIONS. ORCHIDS BEST PRODUCED 226 Devonshire Street, Boston, Maaa. WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS — ^^^^ PRICES - -Per 100 TO DEALERS ONLY Roses Am. Beauty, Special " " Fancy and Extra. No.i Killarney, Extra " Ordinary Richmond, Hillingdon, Extra.. " '* Ordinary.. Mary land, ,Ward,Tait, Sunburst, Ex. " *' ** " Ordinary Russell. Shawyer Carnations, Fancy " Ordinary. Cattleyas - Lilies, Longiflorum Callas Lily of the Valley Wallflower Snapdragon Daffodils Tulips Pansies Mignonette. " Daises, white and yellow Sweet Peas Lilacs, per bunch Gardenias Adiantum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus, Strings (loo)-- " " & Spren. (loobchs.).. CINCINNATI May II 20.OO to 12.50 to 8.00 to 3.00 to 6.00 to 3.00 to 6.00 to 3.00 to 25.00 15.00 10.00 8.00 S.oo 8.00 5.00 8.00 3.00 to 2.00 to 3.00 1. 00 2.00 •75 4.00 ■35 ■35 .25 S-oo 3.00 50.00 12.50 10.00 4.00 6.00 3.00 3.00 1. 00 6.00 -75 •75 .35 1. 00 12.50 50.00 25.00 CHICAGO May II 25.00 to 15.00 to 12.00 to 6.00 to 2.00 to 6.00 to 4.00 to 6.00 to 4.00 to to 3.00 to 40.00 6.00 s.oo 3.00 5.00 x.oo 3.00 1. 00 3.00 1. 00 •75 .25 25.00 1. 00 12.00 40.00 35-00 35-00 25.00 20.00 10.00 5.00 J3.00 6.00 10.00 6.00 4.0c 3.00 50.00 10.00 8.00 4,00 8.00 2.00 4.00 i-as 5.00 1.25 1.50 -50 30.00 1.25 15.00 60.00 50.00 BUFFALO May II 15.00 8.00 6.00 3.00 6.00 3 00 6.00 3.00 to ■ .to 2.25 to 1.50 o 40.00 6.00 6.0c 3.00 25.00 20.00 15.00 8.00 5.00 8.00 5.00 8.00 5.00 3.00 2.00 50.00 10.00 10.00 4.00 to 4.CX) to 7.00 1. 00 10 2.00 1. 00 to 2. 00 .30 to .50 2.00 to 4.00 1. 00 to 1.50 .50 to to to z.oo •50 to 1.25 to 15.00 40.00 35-00 60.00 50.00 PITTSBURG May II 20.00 to 12.00 to 6.00 to 8.00 to 3.00 to 8.00 to 3.00 to 8.00 to 3.00 to 25.00 15-00 10.00 10.00 6.00 10.00 6.00 10.00 6.oe to to 3.00 to 2.00 25 00 to 40.00 6.00 to 8.00 to 0.00 2.00 to to 4.00 4.00 to 8.00 2.00 to 4.00 to •50 2.00 to 4.0* 1.00 to 3.00 ■so to to to i.oe to I.S5 i<;.oo to ao.o« 40.00 to 50.00 40.00 to 50.01 > PETER REINBERC I WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS 37 RANDOLPH STREET .... CHICAGO, ILL. 3 ^v ^^ CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURCnS t PI1ILADELPNIA, PA. ^ J ' / ► MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, Inc. WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS Consignments Solicited Hardy Fancy Fern Our Specialty 38-40 BROADWAY, DETROIT, MItSH May 16, 1914 HOKTICULTURE 7.45 Flower Market Reports Trade is quiet as is easi- BOSTON ly seen by a tour through the wholesale flower mar- kets at any hour of the day. Roses are moving very slowly. Carnations are down to bed rock again after soar- ing on Friday and Saturday morning preceding Mothers' Day. The break came on Saturday afternoon when stock which was held at $6.00 in the morning was freely offered at $3.00 and takers were very few. The count- ers and ice boxes are loaded down with cold-frame lily of the valley, narcissi, tulips, etc. Roses are holding their price fairly well but. as before said, they are disposed to accumulate. Had- ley and Mrs. Russell command prices about equal to American Beauty ac- cording to grade. Lilies have become rather scarce again after the post- Easter deluge. Sweet peas are very plentiful and not extra good and they drag badly in the wholesale marts on account of the cold rainy weatner which has put an embargo on the street fakers who are a big help in unloading these and other corsage flowers when pleasant weather brings out the saunterers and shoppers. Snap- dragon is seen In all grades of quality, but all move very slowly. The past week has been BUFFALO quite a satisfactory one. The receipts have been quite heavy on roses, but sales were better than for weeks previous. Beau- ties continue in good supply and there is a better outlet. Mothers' Day was a good helpout. The demand on car- nations increased from Thursday on, especially on white, on which there was' no oversupply, but good clean sales. Colored carnations, too, went well, also peas and other stock shared in the demand. Out-door material is coming in, but has not had any tell- ing effect on the other stock. Good ferns are still on the scarce side. A fair supply of stock CHICAGO and prices that were above rather than below a fair average, made the past week's business an unusually good one for May. It is not likely that one-half the carnations sought in this market were obtainable for Mothers' Day and there was less difficulty in turning orders to other stock than when it was first tried in earnest last year. So success- fully was this done that roses, includ- ing American Beauties sold out on Sunday, and Monday morning found the market full of buyers. A cold rain reduced the supply of flowers and Tuesday found little to offer. Peonies are the newest offering, some pink and red varieties coming up from Carbondale, 111., which, however, are not selling rapidly at $1 per dozen. Roses went up to $10 and $12 on Mothers' Day with no difference as to color. White brought the top price in carnations which was $10 though reg- ular customers had their tickets made out at six. Lily of the valley is much in demand, the wedding season com- mencing early and the tendency being to use plenty of flowers. In cattleyas, Mossiae are most in evidence, but as a whole the demand is good and the supply small. Parrot and "snake" tu- lips are both offered in quantity. Snap- dragon in excellent quality and beauti- ful colors, white and pur|ile lilacs, KILLARNEY BRILLIANT If you have not already bought Killarncy Brilliant, we believe you are making a business mistake in not getting this splendid money maker. We have a very choice lot, both own root and grafted, for immediate de- livery. '^ CLEAN, STRONG, WELL GROWN ROSE PLANTS Own Root Graftetl 2>/.-llKll 10« 1000 100 HKHI «:(. '■»> ■■ ', Killarnev Brilliant.. $30.00 $250.00 $35.00 $.-!.00 80.00 17..50 150.00 .^,.»i>^. Mrs. Aaron Ward... 7.50 60.00 12.50 120.00 ■>-' Mrs Tatt 7.50 60.00 12.50 120.00 .lonkheer .1. L. Mock. 7.50 60.00 12.50 120.00 Cei'ile Brunner or ,-„„„ Sweetheart 12.00 lOO.OO 17.50 150.00 AMERICAN BEAUTY, 2y3-in., $75.00 per 1000. WHITE and PINK COCHET, 3-in., $6.00 per 1(10. $.50.00 per 1000. Write for prices on larsre quantities. S. S. PENNOCKMEEHAN GO. The Wholesale FlorUts of Philadelphia '^OAvX-y^ PHIL-^DELI'HIA ir.08-1630 Ludlow Street NEW YORK 117 West 38th Street WASHINGTON 1216 H Street, N. W. BALTIMORE Franklin and St. Paul Street* WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS TRADE PWCESYo-i^OOlERs qNLY Roses Am. Beauty, Special " " Fancy and Extra No. I Killarney, Extra Ordinary Richmond, Hillingdon, Extra " " . Ordinary Maryland, Ward, Tait, Sunburst, Extra . " *' ** *' Ordinary Russell, Shawyer Carnations, Fancy " Ordinary Cattleyas Lilies. Longiflorum . . . Callas Lily of the Valley Wallflower Snapdragon Daffodils Tulips Pansies , Mignonette Dasies, white and yellow , Sweet Peas Lilacs, per biincli Gardenias , Adiantum Smilax , Asparagus Plumosus, Strings (loo) . '* " & Spren. (zoo Bchs.) • BOSTON May 14 20.00 10.00 4.00 4.0c 2.I50 6.00 2. 00 4.00 1. 00 2.00 1.50 I. CO 15. 00 6.00 4.00 1. 00 1.00 1.00 ■50 .50 •25 2.00 1. 00 .20 6.00 ■75 12.00 35.«> 10.00 25.00 20.00 8.00 6.00 4.00 8.00 4.00 8.00 2.00 15.00 2.00 1.50 40.00 8.00 6.00 2.00 2.00 4.00 1.00 1. 00 •50 4.00 2.00 • SO X2.00 2.00 15.00 50.00 35-00 ST. LOUIS May II 15.00 8.00 4.00 2.00 5.00 3.00 5.00 3.00 2.00 1. 00 40.00 6.00 5.00 3.00 2S-00 18.00 10.00 6.00 3.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 3.00 1.50 50.00 8.00 6.00 4.00 3.00 to to 4.00 2.00 to to . 3.00 4.00 to 5.00 1. 00 to 2.00 .25 to to ■ to . •40 1. 00 12. 00 35.00 15.00 to to to 1.25 15.00 50.00 to 25.00 PHOA. May II 20.00 10.00 3.00 5.00 1. 00 5-00 1. 00 6.00 1. 00 3.00 2.00 1. 00 30.00 3.00 4.00 2.00 1. 00 1.00 1. 00 .10 2.00 ■50 .20 .05 4.00 1. 00 20.00 25.00 25.00 15.00 8.00 4.00 8.00 5«> 10.00 3.00 1.50 50.00 6.00 6.00 4.00 S.oo 2.00 3-O0 3.00 1. 00 1. 00 1.00 15.00 1.50 25.00 50.00 50.00 baby gladioli, iris, snowballs, foxglove, calendulas and forget-me-not. all give variety for selection. Sweet peas are again shortening in supply and prices higher. The demand for CINCINNATI Mothers' Day proved a great surprise. For the first time in many weeks did the {Continued on pagt 747) McALPiNE ca McDonald WKolesale Florists 256 Devonshire Street, - - - Boston. Mass. Telephone Fort Hill 3630—3631 746 HORTICULTURE May 16, 1914 H. E. FROMENT Wholesale Commission Florist, Choice Cut Flowers, '■n West 28th St. NEW YORK Tdcphonm: 2200, 2201, Madison Sqnare. Moore, Hentz & Nash Wholesale Commission Florists SS and 57 West 26th Street New York telephone No, 756 Madison Sqnare — WM. P, FORD — , Wholesale Florist 107 W. 28tli Street, NEW YORK Call and Inspect the Best EstabllshmeDt In the Wholesale Flower District. QEO. C. SIEBRhCHT WHOLESALE FLORIST I09 \A/^EST 2S«l-> ^-r CONSIGNMENS SOLICITED raOSB{ ^08 j MADISON SO.. NEW YORK JOHN YOUNG \A^Kt^l^sal^ Pl^ris't 53 WEST 28th STREET NEW YORK CITY Consignments Soh'c tied Phone 7362 Madison Square THE KERVAN COMPANY Ferns, Mosses, Wild Smilax, Galax, Lencothoe, Palmetto, Cycas, both fresh cat and prepared. lAnrel, Hemlock, all Decorating: Evergreens. r.i.{;,^j Mris. 119 W. 28 St., New York RCED c., $20 per 1000; Golden Eagle, Golden Wedding, 3c., $23 ])er 1000. .\bout twenty other good varieties. Terms cash. JOHN B. TAN- GUY, West Grove. Pa. COCOANUT FIBRE SOIl. 20th Century Plant Food Co., Beverly, Mass. t^r page see List of Advertisers. CYCLAMENS Thomas Roland, Nahant, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Schultheis, College Point, N. Y. CYCLAMENS from 5 in. pots. Finest strain. Separate colors. JULIUS ROEHR» CO., Rutherford, N. J. DAHLIAS Dahlias at greatly reduced prices for 1914. Send for wholesale list. Order early. J. L. MOORE, Northboro, Mass. Dahlias — 2300 field clumps, latest varie- ties, cheap for cash: or what have you tO' exchange? GEO. H. WALKER, Dahlia Expert, North Dighton, Mass. NEW PAEONY DAHLIA John Wanamaker, Newest Handsomest, Best. New color, new form and new habit' of growth. Big stock of best cut-flower varieties. Send list of wants to PEACOCK DAHLIA FARMS, Berlin, N. J. Dahlias — best cut-flower varieties and novelties. Send your list of wants to tht largest Dahlia grower in the world. J. K. ALEXANDER. "The Dahlia ' King," East Bridgewater, Mass. Field clumps, divided, good sound stock; assortment of 10 commercial kinds for cut- flowers, equal amount of each, labeled true I to name, $1.50 per 100, .$12.00 per 1000; 1 mixture of White and Light Pink for I Florists' use, .$1.25 per 100. .$10.00 per 1000; I mixture of all colors and types, $1.00 per I 100, $8.00 per 1000. We suarantee satisfac- tion—25 at 100 and 230 at 1000 rate. Trade I List of Dahlias on Application. MANNET- 1 TO HILL NURSERIES. W. A. Finger,. ' Prop., Hicksville, L. I., N. Y. For List of Advertisers See Page 727 May 16, 1914 HORTICULTURE 74» DECORATIVE PLANTS A. Leuthy & Co., Perkins St. Nurseries. RosllDdale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Robert Craltr Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. John Scott, Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Woodrow & Marketos, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Keller Co., Inc., Brooklyn and White- stone, L. I., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Skldelsky & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. DRACAENAS J. E. Felthonsen, Schenectady, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. ENGLISH IVY J. E. Felthousen, Schenectady, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. FERNS A. Leathy & Co., RosUndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. H. H. Barrows & Soji, Whitman, Maas. 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. A. M. Davenport, Watertown, Mass. Ferns for Dishes; Bird's Nest Ferns. For page see List of Advertisers. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. John McKenzie, No. Cambridge, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Ernest Oechslln, River Forest, 111. Ferns for Dishes. For page see List of Advertisers. rERTFLIZEaiS 20th Century Plant Food Co., Beverly, Mass. Cocoanut Fibre Soil. For page see Llst_ of Advertisers. Pulverized Manure Co., Chicago, 111. Wizard Brand Cattle Manure. For page see List of Advertisers^ Hudson Carbon Co., Ballston Spa, N. Y. Davldges' Special Phosphorus. Stumpp & Walter Co.. New York City. Scotch Soot. For page see List of Advertisers. Wm. Elliott & Sons, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. The Plantilfe Co., New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Millwood Farm, Framlngham, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS' LETTERS Boston Florist Letter Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. H. Bayersdorfer & Co.. Philadelphia, Pa. Quality Script Letters. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES N. F. McCarthy & Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. M. Rice Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Reed & Keller, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Welch Bros. Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Komada Bros., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWER POTS E. Allan Pelrce, Waltham, Mass. Peirce Paper Flower Pot. For page see List of Advertisers. W. H. Ernest, Washington, D. C. 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. FUNGINE Aphlne Mfg. Co., Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. GALAX Michigan Cut Flower Co., Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. GERANIUMS R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co. White Marsh, Md. For page see List of Advertisers. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. John McKenzie, No. Cambridge, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. GLADIOLUS John Lewis Chllds, FlowerBeld, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Thorburn & Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. GroCf's mixed, light colors, 1-ln., $5.00 per 1000. GrofT's hvbrids, mixed, all col- ors, 1-ln., $5.00 per 1000. C. PEIRCE, Dighton, Mass. GLASS Sharp. Partridge & Co., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Parshelsky Bros., Inc., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see Ust of Advertisers. Greenhouse glass, lowest prices. JOHN- STON GLASS CO., Hartford City, Ind. GLASS CUTTERS Smith & Hemenway Co., New York City. Red Devil Glass Cutter. For page see List of Advertisers. 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. Frank Van Assche, Jersey City, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Metropolitan Material Co., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. S. Jacobs & Sons. Brooklyn, N. Y. Lord & Burnham Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. 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. Frank Van Assche. Jersey City, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Pierson tJ-Bar Co., New York City. Metropolitan Material Co.. Brooklyn, N. Y. For page .see List of Advertisers. Hitchin gs & Co., New York City. Lord & Burnham Co.. New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Foley Greenhouse Manuf. Co., Chicago, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE AND VERANDA SHADING W. H. Dugan, New Rochelie, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. E. A. Llppman, Morrlstown, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. GUTTERS King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. T, King Channel Gutter. For page see List of Advertisers. 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 OOODB Michigan Cut Flower E:xchange, Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. Tb« Kemui Co., New York. Tor page ace Uat o( Advertisers. HEATING APPARATUS Kroeschell Bros. Co., Chicago. For page sec List of Advertisers. Lord & Burnham Co.. New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. HELIOTROPES Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. J. E. Felthousen, Schenectady, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS Bay State Nurseries. No. Abington, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. P. Ouwerkerk, Hoboken, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobbink & Atkius, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. New England Nurseries Co., Bedford, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Breck-Roblnson Nurseries. Lexington, Mass, For page see List of Advertisers. HOT-BED SASH A T Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Parshelsky Bros., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of .\dvertisers. Lord & Burnham Co.. New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. HOSE H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia. Pa. HYDRANGEAS J. Wm. Colflesh's Sons, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. INSECTICIDES Aphlne Manufacturing Co.. Madison, N. J. Aphine and Fungine. For page see List of Advertisers. Lemon Oil Co., Baltimore, Md. Standard Insectioides. For page see List of Advertisers. Nicotine Mfg. Co.. St. Louis. Mo. Aphis Puni; and Nikoteen. For page see List of Advertisers. riantlife Co., New York City. Plantilfe. For page see List of .Advertisers. Kentucky Tobacco Product Co., Louis- ville, Ky. "Nlco-Fume." For page see List of Advertisers. IRIS Eastern Nurseries, Jamaica Plain, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. IRRIGATION SPRINKLEB J. P. Campbell. Jaoksouville, Fla. In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture .750 HORTICULTUEE May 16, 1914 ivr J. Wm. Colflesb's Sons. Philadelphia, Pa. For page see Li.st of Advertisers. German Ivy, 2 to 2^i in. pots, extra heavy cool grown stock, 2c. Satisfaction -guaranteed. S. E. PROSSER, Warrens- burg, >,". Y. KSMTIA8 Joseph Heacock Co., Wyneote, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. LAWN MOWI»CS Coldwell Lawn Mower Co., Newburgh, N. Y. liACBDS Laurus Cerasus: Bush, 35c.-$1.00 each; Standards, $7.5O-$10.00 each; Pyramids, $5.0O-$7.5O each. JCLIUS ROBHRS CO., Rutherford. N. J. LEMON OIL Lemon Oil Co., Baltimore, Md. For page see List of Advertisers. LILT BULBS Chas. Schwake & Co., New York City. Horticultural Importers and Exporters. For page see List of Advertisers. R. M. Ward & Co., New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS August Rolker & Sons, New York City. For page see List of Advertisei-s. McHutchison & Co., New York City. Berlin Valley Pips. For page see List of Advertisers. Otto Heinecken, New York City. For page see List of Advertisei-s. .Fottler, Fiske, Rawson Co., Boston, Mass. MABGCEBITES Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. For page see Li.st of Advertisers. MAS TIC A F. O. Pierce Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. MISCELLANEOUS STOCK The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio. For page see List of Advertisers. MOONVINES Godfrey Aschmann, I'liiladelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisei-s. NATIONAL NCBSEBYMAN National Nurseryman Publishing Co., Inc., Rochester, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. "NICO-FUME" Kentucky Tobacco Product Co., Louis- ville. Ky. For page see List of Advertisers. nikotei:n Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis. Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. NIKOTIANA Aphlne Mfg. Co., Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. NURSERY 'STOCK P. Ouwerkerk, Weehawkeu 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. iFramingham Nurseries, Framingham, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. NURSERY STOCK— Continned August Rolker & Sons. New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Breck-Robinson Nurseries, Boston, Mass. For page see List of A dvertisers. Otto Heinecken, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Eastern Nurseries, Jamaica Plain, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Manning Nurseries, No. Wilmington, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. New England Nurseries Co., Bedford. Mass. For page see List of Advertlserg. 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. ORCHIO PLANTS Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Sander, St. Albans, England. Importer, Exporter, Growers, Hybridists, For page see List of Advertisers. Freeman Orchid Co., Fall River, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. PALMS, ETC. .\. Leuthy & Co., Rosllndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page sec 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, Wyneote, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. August Rolker & Sons, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Otto Heinecken. New Y"ork City. For page see List of Advertisers. PANSY PLANTS 500,000 field-grown Pansles In bud and bloom ; grown from seed of my own rais- ing and is the result of twenty years' care- ful breeding. $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. Cash, please. LEONARD COUSINS, JR., Concord .Tct., Mass. PEONIES. J. M. Thorburn & Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. I'eonies. The world's greatest collection. 1200 sorts. Send for list. C. BETSCHER, Canal Dover, O. PECKY CYPRESS BENCHES A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. PHAL^NOPSIS MacRorle-McLaren Co., San Francisco, Cal. PHLOX Eastern Nurseries, Jamaica Plain, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia, Pa. Headquarters for Hardy Phlox. For page see List of Advertisers. PHOENIX Phoenix Canariensis, fine large plants. $7.60-$35.00 each. JULIUS ROEHRS CO., Rutherford, N. J. PIPE AND nTTINGS Kroeschell Bros. Co., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. King Construction Company, N. Tonawanda. N. Y. Shelf Brackets and Pipe Hangers. For page see List of Advertisers. PLANT AND BULB IMPORTS Chas. Schwake & Co., New York City For page see List of Advertisers. August Rolker & Sons, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. McHutchison & Co., New York City. __ For page see List of Advertisers. Otto Heinecken, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. PLANT TRELLISES AMD STAKKB Seele's Tieless Plant Stakes and Trel- lises. H. D. SEKLE & SONS, Elkhart, Ind. PLANT TUBS H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. "Riverton Special." For page see List of Advertisers. FOINSETTIA PULCHEBBIMA A. Schulthels, College Point, N. Y. RAFFIA McHutchison & Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. BBFBIGEBATORS FOB FLORISTS United Refrigerator & Ice Machine Co., Kenosha, Wis. United Ice Machines. For page see List of Advertisers. RHODODENDRONS P. Ouwerkerk, Hoboken, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Otto Heinecken, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Framingham Nurseries, Framingham, Mass. For page see List of .Advertisers. Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. For page see List of Advertisers. RIBBONS AND CHIFFONS S. S. Penuock-Meehan Co., I'hiladelphla, P'a. For page see List of Advertisers. ROSES P. Ouwerkerk, Hoboken, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Robert Craig Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. W. & T. Smith Co., Oeneva, N. Y. American Grown Roses. For page see List of Advertisers. W. H. Elliott, Brighton, Mass. Young Rose Stock of High Quality. For page see List of Advertisers. Bay State Nurseries, North Abington, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. August Rolker & Sons, New Y'ork City. For page see List of Advertisers. Framingham Nurseries, Framingham, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. A. N. Plerson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. For page see List of Advertisers. Breck-Robinson Nurseries. Lexington, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. A. A. MacDonald, Somervllle, N. I. American Beaoty Plants. For page see List of Advertisers. Send for complete list of strong two- year field plants of Choicest Roses. THE CONARD & JONES COMPANY, West Grove, Pa. SALVIAS Salvia Bonfire, fine 2- in., $2.00 per 100. Cash. J. W. MILLER, Shlremanstown, Pa. SEED GROWERS Leonard Seed Co., Chicago, III. For page see List of Advertisers. California Seed Growers' Association, San .lose. Cal. For page see List of Advertisers. Braslan Seed Growers Co., San Jose, Cal. For List of Advertisers See Page 727 JVIay 16, 1914 HORTICULTURE 751 8BKDS Carters Tested Seeds, Boston, Mass., and London, England. *'Seeds with a Lineage." For page see List of AdvertLsers. Joseph Brecb & Sons, Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Bolgiano & Son, Baltimore, Md. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. Schwake & Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Mlchell's Seed Bouse, Philadelphia, Pa. Michell's Distinctive l■I■ilnro^'" Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. ■W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Pbiladeiphia, Pa. ' For^ page see ^lst_ of Advertisers. R. & J. Fiiniuhar & Co.. Boston, Mass. Evergreen Lawn Grass Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Thorburn & Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Leonard Seed Co., Chicago, 111. feas. Beans, Radish and nil Garden Seeds. For page see Ldst of Advertisers. Arthur T. Boddington, New York. For^ page see List of Advertisers. S. Bryson Ayres Co., Independence, Mo. Sweet Peas. For page see List of Advertisers. Loeehner & Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. T. J. Grey Co., Boston, Mass. Seeds for Florists. For page see List of Advertisers. S. D. Woodruff & Sons, New York. Garden Seed. For page see List_of_Advertlsers^ Ant. C. Zvolanek, Lompoc, Cal. Winter Flowering Sweet Pea Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. Stunipp & Walter Co., New York City. For p:»ge se«^ List of Advertisers. Burnett Bros., New York City. Seasonable Seeds. For page see List of Advertisers. Stamford Seed & Nursery Co., Stamford, Conn. For page see List of Advertisers S. S. Skidelsky &"Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. kelway & Son, Langport, England. Garden, Farm and Flower Seeds. Fottler, Flske & Rawson Co., Boston, Mass. SNAPDRAGONS SNAPDRAGONS— 10,000 Rooted Cuttings, Silver Pink, Yellow and White, $2.00 per 100. $15.00 per 1000. WM. SWAYNE, Ken- nett Sq., Pa. SPH.4GNCM MOSS. Live Sphagnum moss, orchid peat and -orchid basket always on hand. LAQER & HDRRELL, Summit, N. J. STOVE PLANTS Orchids — Largest stock In the conntry- iStove plants and Crotons, flnest collection. J ULIUS ROEHRS CO., Rutherford, N. J. SWEET PEA SEED Arthur T. Boddington, New York City. For page see List of Advertisera. Ant. C. Zvolanek, Lompoc, Calif. For page see List of Advertisers. S. Bryson Ayres Co., Sunnysiope, Independence, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. VASES N. F. MeCarthy & Co., Boston, Mass. Cemetery Vases. For page aee List of Advertisers. VEGETABLE PIANTS 3. Yineent, Jr. Jk g«ns Co., White Marsh, Md. For page see List of Advert i.sers. ^SWEET POTATO~PLANTS— All the leading yellow varieties, inc'luil. Celery Plants: Golden Self Blanching 'French Strain), fine plants, ready now, $2.50 per lUOO. Cash I'.KII.L CELERY fiARDENS, Kalamazoo, Mich. VENTILATING APPARATUS The Advance Co., Richmond, ind. For page see List of Advertisers. Quaker City Machine Co., Richmond, Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. VERMICIDES Aphine Mfg. Co., Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. WEED KII.LEB Plno-Lyptol Chemical Co., New York City. WIRED TOOTHPICKS W. J. Cowee, Berlin, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. WIREWORK Reed & Keller, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Komada Bros., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Wlrework. Write for our catalogue. HOLTON & HUNKEL CO., Milwaukee, Wis. WILLIAM E. HEILSCHETR'S WIRE WORKS, 38-40 Broadway, Detroit, Mich. WHOLESAI>E FLORISTS Albany, N. T. Albany Cut Flower Exchange, Albany, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Baltimore The S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., Franklin and St. Paul Sts. 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 page see List of Advertisers. McAlpine & McDonald. Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Brooklyn Wm. H. Kuebler, 28 Wllloughby St. For page see List of Advertisers. Buffalo, N. Y. William P. Kastlng Co., 383-87 Elllcott St. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Peter Relnberg, 37 Randolph St. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Carnation Co., 30 E. Randolph St. For page see List of Advertisers. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. 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 H, E. Froment, 67 W. 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. James McManus. 105 W. 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. W. F. Sheridan, 133 W. 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. P. J. Smith, 49 West 28th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Moore, Hentz & Nash, 55 and 57 W. 26th St. For page see List of Advertisers. Charles Mlllang, 55 and 57 West 26th St. For page see List of Advertisers. W. P. Ford, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. WHOLESALE FLORISTS— Continued The S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., 117 West 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. Badgley, Riedel & Meyer, Inc., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Woodrow & Marketos, 37 & 39 West 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. J. K. Allen, 106 W. 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. George C. Slebrecht, 109 W. 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. Traendly & Schenck, 131 W. 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. John Young, 53 West 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. M. C. Ford, 121 West 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. Philadelphia Leo. Nlessen Co., 12th and Race Sts. For page see List of Advertisers. Edward Reid, 1619-21 Ranstead St. For page see List of Advertisers. The S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., 1008-12 Ludlow St. For page see List of Advertisers. Richmond, Ind. E. G. Hill Co. For page see List of Advertisers. Rochester, N. Y. George B. Hart, 24 Stone St. For page see List of Advertisers. Washington The S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., 1216 H St., N. W. For page see List of Advertisers. New Offers In This issue ALPHANO HUMUS. Alphano Humus Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. BEDDING PLANTS. J. B. Shurtleff & Son, Revere, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWERING, DECORATIVE AND BEDDING PLANTS. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. IMP SOAP SPRAY. Eastern Chemical Co.. Boston. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. KILLARNEY BRILLIANT. S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. LARGE EVERGREENS. F. E. Conine Nursery Co., Stratford, Cona. P\>r page see List of Advertisers. MEYER'S T. BRAND GIGANTEUM& Corp. of Chas. F. Meyer, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. NEW AND RARE PLANTS FROM CHINA. U. & J. Farquhar & Co., Boston Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. ORCHIDS— FRESHLY IMPORTED. Lager & Ilurr*'ll. Summit, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. ROSES. Anton Schultheis, College Point, L. I., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. SEASONABLE SUPPLIES FOR FLORISTS. H. I'.ayersdortcr i: Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. SHEEP MANURE. Wm. Elliott & Sons, Ncnv York City. For page see List ff Advertisers. In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture 762 HORTICULTURE May 16, 1914 HELP WANTED WANTED ' Greenhoiisf Foremiui on Private Place. Must be First Class Grower of Roses. 'Mums, Carnations and General Greenbouse Stock, of good personal habits and able to produce ivfcrences to that effect. Wages .$65.(XI per month and room. Apply liy let- ter only, enclosing copies of recent refer- ences, to ^. NA/. » TING POINTS Flower and Plant Deliveries. J. N. Champion & Co. 1026 Chapel St., New Haven, Conn. THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, CLEYEL Euclid Avanu* . RICE CO. The Leading Florists' Supply and Ribbon House 1220 Race Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. St. Paul, Minn. L. L. MAY & CO. Catalogue free on Application Order Your Flowers for delivery in this section from the LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y. ANnBKSON service means fresh, sturdy 8tock, and prompt deliveries in BUFF.\L,0, tOCKPORT, NIAGARA FAI.I.8 and WESTERN NEW VOKK. Members of riorlsts' Telegraph Delivery. RANDALL'S FLOWER SHOP HABRT I. BANDAT.!., Pr»prl«»o». Phone: Fark M 3 PLEASANT ST., WORCESTER. MASS. Member Florists Telegraph Dtlivtrv AstoriuMlm 908 HORTICULTURE June 20, 1914 KNOXVILLE, TENN., NOTES. Crouch's report that the demand for bedding plants was much heavier this year than usual, and all are practically sold out clean in that line. Addison J. McNutt has just installed a new refrigerator, which adds a great attraction to his place and shows off his stock to good advantage. The Knoxville Florists' Society met on Tuesday night, June 2nd, at C, W, Crouch's store on Gay street. A very enthusiastic meeting was held and it was unanimously decided that all stores be closed on July 9th, to have our first annual picnic. Committees were appointed on grounds and adver- tising. Weather extra dry; in fact, if we do not get rain in a very short time everything out of doors will be ruined. This is the longest drought ever known in this section that we have any record of. It has also been very hot, the thermometer ranging from 95 to 105 degrees, which is very unusual. This dry weather is working a hard- ' ship on our market gardeners espe- cially, and our local market, wnicn is considered one of the best in the South, is very short and prices are just about double what they usually are. On account of the exceedingly hot and dry weather Chas. L. Baum was forced to discontinue the shipping of carnations to the South. This week will about wind up all carnations, as the old plants are being thrown out and new stock planted in. Roses are going oft crop after cutting heavily for the last four weeks. Mr. Baum con- tends that the bedding plant business is slightly a separate line and does not go well with the cut flower trade and intends to put the space occupied by plants into carnations and chrysanthe- mums and figures it will pay him twice as well. Miss Ethel Lawrence, of the Law- rence Floral Company, Atlanta, Ga., on her vacation, spent ten days in Knoxville with Mr. and Mrs. Karl P. Baum. She left for Asheville, N, C, where she spends a week, and then goes to Spartanburg for a few days, thence home. Miss Lawrence reports the weather very hot and dry in Georgia. Miss Law-rence was a visitor to our last Florists' Society meeting. Mr. Sanders, representing Poehlmann Brothers, Chicago, 111., and A. J. Keroes, representing Climax Mfg. Co., Castorland, N. Y., called upon the trade in the last few days. WASHINGTON NOT^S. A fine new cement flooring has been laid in the store of Marche & Co., and this without interruption to business. A start on the work was made on Saturday night and the cement allowed to dry over Sunday. Lightning last week struck the fuel shed on the J. R. Freeman property at Georgia Avenue and Dahlia Street and caused a slight conflagration. The storm was a very severe one and put a number of telephone wires out of commission. Washington merchants lost out in their long fight for a continuation of the free store-door delivery service formerly furnished by the railroads and which had been enjoyed for a period of about thirty years. It was the contention of the business interests that the withdrawal of this service from New England and eastern points constituted an increase in freight rates, but this fact was denied by the Interstate Commerce Commission. Their decision applies as well to Balti- more which city had also protested against the action of the railroads. Sunday last was observed by the Odd Fellows of the District of Colum- bia as Memorial Day and suitable ex- ercises were held in their hall on Seventh Street. The huge columns in the auditorium were surmounted by three feet amphion wreaths and were surrounded by large palms. On the stage was a rail against which rested twenty-two 28-inch wreaths of ivy leaves and white flowers, with the name of each lodge here worked in purple immortelles. The work was that of Gude Bros. Co., who also were the decorators on the occasion of the Mc- Lean-Thompson wedding in St, Thom- as Episcopal Church. The entire chan- cel and music loft were banked with Cybotium Schiedei, and along the walls were large palms. The altar was banked with Kaiserin roses and white snapdragons, and every pew in the church was decorated with a bunch of white peonies tied with white ribbon, the whole forming a flowered aisle from the street to the altar. At alter- nate pews the bouquets were on stand- ards eight feet high. Wall pockets were filled with white peonies and quantities of pin-oak brush were also used. PHILADELPHIA NOTES. William Plumb, of the horticultural department of the Panama-Pacific Ex- position, has been visiting the trade here and stirring us up in the inter- ests of the big show of 1915. He is full to the brim with enthusiasm and has many of us hypnotized already so that it looks as if Philadelphia and vicinity will have a good representa- tion in exhibits and attendance. Anthony Waterer and Elsie Merrl- man were married on the 10th inst. This is the third Anthony in the Waterer family. His grandtather was Anthony Waterer and his uncle of Knap Hill, Surrey, England, is also Anthony. The present Anthony is a son of H. Waterer, well known in the Horticultural trade of Philadelphia, and is associated with his father in the seed, plant and bulb trade. A young man of great promise and good prospects. The borough of Lansdowne, where your scribe sleeps o' nights when not engaged like the Laird o' Cockpen on affairs o' the state, had a "clean-up week" recently. The borough also harbors the district agent of the King Construction Co., William J. Muth, and he informs us that there also was a bit of a "clean-up" in Lansdowne for his company. Here is his record: Wm. A. Leonard, complete material for a house 40 X 300; David Anderson, do., 45 X 250; James Verner, do., 42 x 183; Wm, Didden, do., 28 x 175; E. F. Lie.ker, material for repairs to an old house. Pretty good for one little town. A CORDIAL INVITATION U extended to the trade U TUlt »■« Inipect our new atabUshment, FUtB Avenue at 46th Street, New York Cltj. -TRAIMSF-ER ORDERS bj Telegraph or otherwUe t»T 4eUT*r7 of Flowers to Steamer*. Tta«»tr«a, •» Residences In New York aad TltlBltj executed In best manner. Thos. F. Galvin, Inc. Established 1S47 Fifth Ave., at 46th Street, NEW YORK THREE STORES IN BOSTON CHICAGO And Neighboring Towns Are ThoroDKhly Ooiered by SCHILLER, THE FLORIST (Member Florists Telegraph DellTery). Flowergram or Mall Orders from flerlsti any w here carefully filled and delivered nnder the eoperTislon of GEORGE ASMUS, Mgr. 2221-2223 W. Madison St., CHICAGO. 'Phone West 822 REDTER'S Membert Floriili Telegraph Delivery store:s in New London and Norwich, Conn. and Westerly, R. I. We cover the territory between New Haven and Providence >f Springville, N, Y. — John Simpson has purchased the greenhouse business of Henry Weber. STAMFORD, CONK. ''Quality Shop will take care of all your orders (or d^ signs or cat flowers. Stamford Seed & Nursery Co., 43 AMantlc.St F. R. PIERSON CO: FLORISTS AND PLANTSMEN TARRYTOWN ON HUDSON, - N. Y. Member of Floriif T«l8»raph D«llT«iry NEW INCORPORATIONS, Chicago, III.— Kenilworth Nursery Companv, capital stock increased to .$25,000. Cicero, III. — Warren Park Floral Com- pany; capital stock, $2,500; incorpor- ators, John Grant. Alexander Grant ;nui William Scott. Des Plaines, III. — Garland Manufac- turing Company, successors to the Garland Greenhouse Mfg. Company; capital stock, $35,000: incorporators, Louis Wittbold, Harry S. Garland and Diaries H. Roe. New Haven, Ct.— Kopt Bros. Com- pany, agricultural and nursery busi- ness; capital stock, $500,000; incorpor- ators, Henry B. Kopf, Matthew H, Luity and A, J, Ives. June 20. 1914 HORTICULTURE 907 WEDDING ACCESSORIES These Cuts Show Three of Our Latest Novelties Which We Term BRIDESMAIDS' RESTING BASKETS See Nos. 3, 4 and 5 in our Cata- logue. And there are others, See Catalogue pages as follows : Page 29, Kneeling Stool ; Page 98, Shoulder Bridal Baskets No. 330 ; Page 97, Aisle Post No. 405 ; Page 95, Shepherd's Crook No 307, Directoire Staff No. 308, and Empire Staff No. 309. Get Busy With These Now is the Time No. 3 No. 4 H. BAYERSDORFER & CO. TKie F'loris-ts' Sufaply Hociso o-f ^Ki-ir«erioa 1129 Arch Street, - Philadelphia, Pa. CHICAGO NOTES. The General Federation of Women's Clubs now in ses.^ion here has led to the use of many flowers, especially roses. Huge bunches have been pre- sented to the various speakers and used in the many receptions and ban- quets. Florists are evidently regarded as worthy of attention by burglars, for Peter Reinberg's store was entered last week and the home of Richard Gloede of Evanston was the scene of an attempted rolibery this week. Mr. Gloede was given some rather sensa- tional advertising in the local |>apers as a result. That portion of the downtown dis- trict known as the headquarters of the Chicago wholesale florists, is gi'adually being encroached upon by the big buildings. Just across the alley from E. C. Wlntersori's, the KOMADA BROS. Maouf acturera of all Kinds of WIRE DESIGNS and FLORISTS SUPPLIES 1008 Vine SL, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Franklin McVeagh building is down and the one at the N. E. corner of Wabash and Washington is following. The building occupied by A. L. Vaughan seems likely to follow soon and it is understood that the Atlas block, housing eleven wholesale flor- ists, has only a limited time left. PERSONAL. Thomas Pegler. of Brunswick, Me., late of the Boston Flower E.xchange. is in the asylum at Augusta. Me. David Welch of Welch Bros., whole- sale florists. Boston, will sail for Liv- erpool on the Cunarder Laconia. leav- ing Boston on June 23. C. E. Critchell is arranging to go to Boston next week to look after his va- rious duties as chairman of the sports committee of the S. A. F. Chas. J. Bolgiano, of J. Bolgiano & Son. Baltimore, Md.. is now enjoying a much needed rest with his family at the Hotel Dennis. Atlantic City. George O'Sullivan. salesman for P. J. Smith. 49 West 28th street. New York city, and Miss M. A. Gallagher, of Astoria, were married on June 15th. resenting Poehlmann Bros., Chicago, 111.: A. J. Keroes, representing Climax Mfg. Co., Castorland, N. Y. Boston: Theodore Outerbridge. Sun- nylands. Bermuda : K. Xiemants. rep- resenting Wezelenburg's Nurseries, Hazerswonde, Holland: W. C. Grassau, Sup't Greenwood Cemetery, Brooklyn, N. Y. ("liicago — Mrs. Wni. Grimes. Denver, Colo.; C. Dallwig, Milwaukee. Wis.; W. A. Rieman, Vincennes, Ind.; N. B. Slorer, Terre Haute. Ind.; A. E. Tur- ner. Mosinee, Wis.; C. B. Knickman, representing .McHutchinson & Co., New York; R. E. Jones. Advance Company, Richmond. Ind.; A. Hare, Bolton & Hunkel Company, Milwau- kee, Wis.; C. Dallwig. Milwaukee, Wis.; A. P. Saunders. Clinton, N. Y.; B. H. Farr, Wyomissing, Pa.; W. A. Rieman, Vincennes, Ind. VISITORS' REGISTER. Philadelphia: William Plumb. New York; J. Oresky. Seattle. Wash. Knoxville, Tenn. — .Mr. Sanders, rep UNITED ICE MACHINES For Florists and Greenhouae*. Hundreds in sucressful store, everywhere. Let us sbow you their economy. Ask for Catalog XI. UNITED REFRIGERATOR & ICE MACHINE CO., Kenosha, Wis. 908 HORTICULTUEE June 20, 1914 ;/xuTi >I.OO -to »3.^^ pG^r do^^rk CATTLEYAS, doz. $6.00. VALLEY, 100, $3.00 to $4.00. DAGGER FERNS, 1000, $1.50. BUSINESS HOURS: 7 A.M. to 6 P.M. The Leo Niessen Co, i2?h.^d^rcrs't... PHILADELPHIA Mention HORTICDLTUPE when writing. 9^f>f*M*0im»vyyv*iyv*nMm0tiimmn\ To Cut Flower Growers and Retail Florists IF YOU Consult the Advertisements on these Wholesale Flower Pages The Advertisers Represented Here are the Leading Concerns in the Wholesale Flower Trade ,0^ymtyyyyyi/*nni*fyyyyytiittfwvy¥yywyw*it0t0m want to find a market for your product want a regular or special supply of the product of the best growers THE BEST LETTERS FOR FLORISrS USE THOSE MAOE BY THE ^ton! Florist Letter Co. M PEARL ST. BOSTON N. F. McCarthy, M(r. Block Letters, $2.00 per 100. Script Letters, tS.OO per 1*0. Order direct or bay from yonr local ■apply dealer. Insist on haTlng the BOSTON iBserlptlens, Emblems, etc. Always la Stock. BUY BOSTON FLOWERS N. F. McCarthy & co., 112 Arch St., 31 Otis St. BOSTON'S BEST n- HOUSE Wired Toothpicks Manufactured by W.J. COWEE, Berlin, N.Y. 10,000 $1.75. 60,000 flM. Sample free For (ale by dealen. E. G.HILL CO. Wholesale Florists f9I^IHIVI^INII Please maatiaB Rertlealti tr>§\ ROBERT J. DYSART PUBLIC ACCOCNTANX AND AUDITOR Simple methods of correct acoonnting especially adapted for florists' use. BOOKS BALANCED AND ADJUSTED Merchants Bank Baildin? 40 STATE ST. BOSTON Telephone Main B8 POEHLMAim BROS. CO I Supply of Best Cut Flowers all the Year Around 72-74 EAST RANDOLPH ST., - CHICAGO. If Interested, eend as yonr name »Bd address for onr weekly price lUi. WELCH BROS. CO. AMERICAN BE:AUTY. KILLARNEY. RICHMOND. MARYLAND AND ALL THE superior roses. uly of the valley, carnations. orchids be:st prodvced 226 Devonshire Street, Boston, Ma—. WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS — ^"^^^ PRICES — Per 100 TO DEAIXRS ONLY Roses Am. Beauty, Special " " Fancy and Extra No.i Killaroey, Richmond, Extra *' '* Ordinary .... Hillingdon, Ward, Sunburst, Extra '* '* " Ordinary Maryland, Taft, Extra *' " Ordinary Russell, Shawyer Carnations, Fancy " Ordinary Cattleyas ; Lilies, Longiflorum Lily of the Valley Snapdragon Gladioli Corn Flower Mi^ooette Daises, white and yellow Sweet Peas Gardenias Adiantum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus, Strings (lOo).. " " & Spren. fioobchs.).. William F. Kasting Co. ^AAHolesal. 383-387 ELLICOTT ST. >ris-ts BUFFALO. N. Y. Telephone 3860 Ma 8.00 4.00 10.00 4.00 10.00 3.00 1.50 50.€X) 8.00 4.00 3.00 ■40 .40 to .20 to 4.00 to 15.00 50.00 I 35. CO 25.00 I 25.00 1. 00 .50 15.00 I.CO 20,00 50.00 50.00 Market conditions CINCINNATI have changed mate- riaHy since the last writing. Instead of a glut in all lines with but a small or special demand we new have a market with more limited oflerings in each seasonable line with a general demand that is much better than it was up till the close of last week. The improvement was first noted after the middle of last week. Gladioli, lilies, sweet peas and lily of the valley are the best as far as rela- tive auality is concerned. The first named are much more plentiful than they have been this spring. Most of roses from our local growers are fine Icrge stock. A considerable part of the receipts, however, are shorter than is usual for varieties such as America at this time of the year. Lilies are plentiful and excellent in quality. Sweet pea cuts are good both in re- spect to quantity and quality. Roses are not as plentiful as they have been for several weeks. The extreme heat has seriously affected the old stock while the cuts from the strict iy snnimcr roses are not large as yet. Carnations are easily sufficient for present needs, but are rather indifferent in quality. Large quantities of fine peonies are being taken out of storage. S u m mer conditions NEW YORK are here with one ex- ception : that is. the tremendous supply of flowers in evi- dence. In roses probably there is a little let-up but not enough to affect prices. Outdoor roses are very much in evidence; Ramblers. Brunners. etc. Peonies are everywhere— home grown as well as cold storage, and prices are ridiculously low. Lily of the valley again has taken a tumble, arriving in great quantity and selling any where from $12.00 to $25.00 per thousand. The quality of carnations is keeping up remarkably well. Lilies are a glut but of good quality. The best can be bought for $2.00 per 100. Cattleyas the same, good blooms selling very low as a rule. While all of the retail- ers seem busy with funeral work and orders for steamers, the stock they take out of the wholesale market does not nutke much impression. «10 HORTICULTUBE June 20, 1914 H. E. FROMENT Wholesale Commission Florist, Choice Cut Flowers, ■7 West 28tli St. NEW YORK Talephonea: 2100, tttl, Hadlson Sqaare. Moore, Hentz & Nash Wholesale Coimnission Flirists 85 and 57 West 26th Street New York ffdephoDe No. 756 Hadlson Square WM. P. FORD — I Wholesale Florist 107 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK Call and inspect the Best EstablisbmeDt in the Wholesale Flower District. GEO. C. SIEBRhCHT WHOLESALE FLORIST I09 >A/Esnr as«h ^-r CONSIGNMENS SOLICITED raOHB (|08 j MADISON SO.. NEW YORK JOHN YOUNG ^A/l1olosale F*lorls-fc 53 WEST 28th STREET NEW YORK CITY Consignments Solicited Phone 7362 Madiaon Square THE KERVAN COMPANY MoisM, Wild Smllax, Oalaz, Ijraeothoe, Palmetto, Cycas, both treah cut and prepared. I^mrdU Hemlock, all Decoiatlnr Krercreeas. ri.(;^! ••.<$, 119 W. 28 St., New York RCED en KELLER \Vl West -'oth St.. Xew York Florists' Supplies We maDufaoture all our tleta! Designs, Baskets, Wire Work & Novelties and jirc dealers iii Decorative Glassware, Growers and Florists' Requisites WILLIAM H. KUEBLER Brooklyn's Foramott and Best WHOLESALE COMMISSION HOUSE A First Clau Market for all CUT FLOWERS 28 Willonghby St, BrooUyn, N. Y. M. C. FORD 121 West 28th St., NEW YORK f CMIAII A Fall Line of ALL CUT FLOWERS. Telephone, 8870 or S871 Madleon Sqaare GEORGE B. HART WHOLESALE FLORIST 24 stone St., Rochester, N.Y. r». J. s>j:iaMi .Successor to JOHN I. R.-ins'OR Wholesale Commission Florist SELLING AGENT FOR LARGEST GROWERS A full line of Choice Cnt Flower Stock for all purposes. The HOME or THE LILY by the 100, 1000 or 10,000. 49 West 28tb St., New York TEL. 1998 MADISON SQU.iBE Ettabliihed 1887 J. K. AI-I-EIIM Still Geing Stroif OLDEST IN YEARS BUT UP-TO-DATE IN SERVICE A SQUARE DEAL. PROMPT RETURNS. MONEY ALWAYS READY. 106 WEST 28TH ST., NEW YORK Opens 6 A. M. daily. Telephone, 167 and 1468 Mad. Sq. HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY ALWAYS ON HAND THE HIGHEST 1/ A'9 I TV ALWAYS GRADE OF VMUUCT ON HAND GARDENIAS, DAISIES, ROSES AND CARNATIONS JAMES McMANUS, l^l^ll 105 W. 28th St., New Yorv NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only ROSES AND CARNATIONS American Beauty, Special " '* Fancy and Extra. No. 1 KiUamey. Richmond, Extra *' *' Ordinary Hillingdon, Ward, Sunburs, E-xtra Maryland. Taft, Extra " " Ordinary. Ruftsell, Shawyer CamationB, Fancy Grade . . " Ordinary Ordinary. Ust Half ol Week First Hall Of WmI enillog lune 13 becinnjai June 15 1914 1114 15.00 to 25.00 20.00 to 30.00 8.00 to 12.00 10.00 to 15.00 2.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 10.00 3.00 to 5. 00 3.00 to 4.00 •50 to a. 00 •50 to 9.00 3.00 to 5.00 2.00 to 4.00 ■50 to 3.00 ■50 to 1.0* 4.00 to 5.00 3.00 to 4.«» •50 to to 3.00 ■50 to i.a» to 2.00 to 3.00 1.90 to 3.00 •so to 1.50 •50 to S.CO Centrally Located, The Hub of the Flower Market Section hiari-e:3 1V11L.1-AIM ^^/H^i^SEil^ IRI^ris-fc 55 and 57 W. 26th Street, NEW YORK Telephone 7062 Madison BADGLEY, RIEDEL & MEYER, Inc. WHOLESALE FLORISTS, 34 West 28th St., New York Telephones I jjiyi Madison Square CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED ALBANY CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE JJ?"?""""""- 611 Broailway, ALBANY, N. Y. SA\ E TIME AND MONEY BY SENDING YOUR ORDER TO C8 Prices Right. Consignments Solicited. Telephone Connection —MONTREAL FLORAL EXCHANGE, LTD.— ORGANIZED FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CANADIAN TRADE. CIT FLOWERS AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. Ilome-Krown Stock a Specialty. STRICTLY WHOLESALE; NOTHING SOLO AT RETAIL. Ample reference fnrnlshed as to staDdlng and financial ability of the compam^. 123 MANSFIELD STREET, MONTREAL, P. Q. WALTER F. SHERIDAN Wholesale Conunission Dealer in CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 133 West 28th Street, New York Telephone — S532-3633 Madison Sqaare Frank H. Traendly Charles Schenok TRAENDLY & SCHENCK 'Wholesale Florists 131 West 28th St., New York Telephones: 798 ant 1*9 MaAUoa Sqaare CenilcnmcBta ~ June 20, 1914 HOKTICULTUBE 911 Flower Market Reports re^ yORK QUOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only ^Cottiintied frvm page Q'j^j) The market here PHILADELPHIA has been a little b r i g h ter, — in spots. — the past week, Lily of the val- ley and cattleyas are conspicuous among the bright spots as are also good white roses. The double white Killarney is distinctly ahead in quality at present — far superior to the ordin- ary type of White Killarney. Ameri- can Beauty sells well, especially in the better grades. In fact this may be said of all flowers all along the line. There is an enormous oversupply of poor stock in everything and such ma- terial might as well be kept at home as there is little demand except tor the best quality and the poor material hardly brings enough returns to pay for packing and shipping. This is especially true of carnations. Any amount of stock but nearly all poor quality. Sweet peas have suffered from the hot dry weather and are mostly short stemmed. Gardenias plentiful and going fairly well. The congested condition of the lily market which has prevailed for close on three months, shows signs of abating and it looks as if this crop would shortly swing back to normal prices.. Callas are about done. Gladioli are in good shape and are mostly of the large-flow- ering varieties — very few of the "baby" type now to be seen. Delphini- um coming in strong and extra good, fine large spikes and long stems — a lovely decorative subject. The wholesalers say ST. LOUIS they had a pretty good business the past week but the complaint was as to quality of the stock. Of late first-class stock is out of the question in roses and carna- ticns. Sweet peas are about burned out by the heat. Gladioli, lily of the valley and lilies are among the flowers of which fancy grades can be had. Prices are low and the demand from now on will be slow. Some little addi- WASHINGTON tional business was had last week from the many comnii'niHment and gradua- tion exercises and the June weddings, and these affairs used up a consider- able portion ot the best quality of stock brought into the market. Stock of all kinds continues to be over- plentiful and far more flowers are be- ing produced than can be disposed ot even at rock-bottom prices. The heat on several of the days was excessive and this had a tendency to decrease the size of roses and carnations. Sweet peas and lily of the valley are moving well: orchids too are in fair demand, but the other varieties find little de- mand, in comparison with the quantity of stock received. Gardenias are very plentiful. There are few if any peonies and several orders last week went to out of town producers to be filled. A remarkable slump has taken place in the corsage business, for a walk along the F Street promenade finds a much smaller percentage of corsage bouquets being worn than has been the case this year. MISCELLANEOUS Cattleyaa ■ Liliea, Longiflorum Lily of the Valley Snapdragon Gladioli Corn Flower MiKnonette Daises, wliite and yellow Sweet Peas (per loo bunches) Gardenias Adiantum Smilax Asparagus Plumosus, strings (per loo) " &. Spren (loo bunches). last Half of Week First Half of Week endini lone 13 beginning lune 15 1914 1914 15.00 to 35.00 15.00 to 35.0B to 2. 00 to 2.00 1. 00 to 3.00 1.25 to 2.50 2.00 to 3.00 2.00 to 3.00 m 2.00 to 6.00 to •50 to 1.00 .50 to 2.00 •50 to 2.00 •75 to 1.50 •75 to 1.50 1. 00 to 6.00 1.00 to 6.00 10.00 to 25.00 10.00 to 25.00 .50 to •75 •35 to .'5 10.00 to 16.00 10.00 to 16.00 35.00 to 50.00 25.00 to 35.00 15.00 to 35.00 20.00 to 30.00 During Recess St. Louis Growers. The St. Louis County Growers' Asso- ciation will hold an outing for its members at Stuts' Grove, on June 30. This was decided at the last meeting. Something of a surprise is in store for all who come. Cincinnati Outing. The outing committee of the Florists Society have selected The Lagoon for the annual outing and picnic ot the florists on Thursday. July 9th. The committee are arranging for the usual programme of sport and entertainment for the day. New York Florists' Club Outing. All aboard for Glen Island, July 1st. Boat leaves East 24th street at 9.45 A. M. All arrangements have been made for the comfort and amusetnetit of all. We are going to a beautiful place and will be conveyed in a hand- some steamer. A large sum of money has been donated for the various events. The price of tickets, which includes shore dinner and all refresh- ments on steamer, also sandwiclies and ice cream returning, is as follows: gent's ticket, $3.50; lady's ticket, $2.50; boys and girls between the ages of 12 and 16, $2.00; children under 12 years, $1.00; babies, free and welcome. Extra tickets may be procured from A. M. Henshaw, 51 West 28th street: R. J. Irwin, 71 West 23rd street, and W. E. Marshall, 166 West 23rd street. It is necessary to let the committee know early liow many tickets you will require so that ample time will be al- lowed to provide for the large atten- dance expected. The Outinu Com;mittee, W. E. Marshall, Chairman, Alf. E. Wheeler, Treasurer, 166 W. 23rd street. New York. Plalnville, Ct. — Jolm Ahlquist has leased the greenliouses of Mrs. C, M, Woodford. Philadelphia Club Outing. The Outing Committee of the Flor- ists' Club of Pliiladelphia has made all arrangements for the Third Annual Outing, to be held Monday. June 22nd, at Schuetzen Park, Tabor Station. A \ ery interesting and pleasant program has been prepared and a most enjoy- able afternoon is promised. The games start promptly at 2.30 p. m. Ihe outing will take place, rain or shine. Program of Events. Baseball Game, Seedsmen and Re- tail Florists vs. Growers and Commis- S'onmen. A prize will be awarded to each one of the winning nine. Wheelbarrow Race for men; Wheel- barrow Race for ladies; Fat Men's Race, 50 yards; Sack Race for men, 18 years and over; Ladies' Race, 50 yards; Girls' Race, 75 yards, 10 to 15 years; Boys' Race, 75 yards, 10 to 15 years; Tug of War, Seedsmen and Re- tail Florists vs. Growers and Commis- sionmen. Six men on each side. Six prizes will be awarded in this event. In all events, unless otherwie men- tioned, three prizes will be awarded. Arrangements have been made for dancing in the Club House. Music from 7.30 to 10 p. m. The Outing Committee consists of John C. Gracey, chairman; Adolph Farenwald, John Kuhn, Fred J. Mich- ell, Jr., Fred Cowperthwaite, Charles E. Meehan, Arthur A. Niessen, trea- surer. NEW YORK NOTES. Alex. McConnell is serving on the jury for the month of June. J. H. Troy is away tor a few weeks in Canada on a fishing trip. Robert F. MacClelland, 2S6 Fifth Ave., assumes the position of adver- tising representative for HORTICUL- TURE beginnin.g this week. Give liim a call. Julius Roehrs was booked to sail for Europe June 30, on the Kaiser Wilhelm, II. Now that the Kaiser Wilhelm is disabled, his plans will have to be changed. The principal topic of conversation is. "Are you going to the Convention?" The trip via Metropolitan Steamship line, known as the "Outside Line," is a very popular one and many of the florists with their ladies will avail themselves of the opportunity of join- ing the party, wliich from all accounts will be a large one. William Plumb, Chief of Horticul- ture, Panama Pacific Exposition, is making his second trip to Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington and is very much pleased with a good prospect for a creditable horticultural display from the east and middle west. H. A. Dreer and Wm. Tricker will make extensive displays of aquatics. WHOLESALE \ rLORI5T5 012 HOETICULTUEE June 20, 1914 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 classification without charge. Reference to List of Advertisers will indicate the respective pages. Buyers falling 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 K. J. Dysart, 40 State St.. Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. AMPEI.OPSIS Ampelopsis Veltchll— Largest stock of f-year transplanted In the United States. All sites up to strong 3-ft. plant. Send f»r prices before placing your order else- where. CHAS. RLACK, Higbtstown, N. J. APHINE Aphlne Mfg. Co.. Madison, N. J. For page see .List of Advertisers. APHIS PUNK Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. ARAUC.4RI.4S Godfrey Aschmann, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. AUCCBA Aucuba Japoulcn, l.u-^h.v plants. 35c. to fiOO each. JULIUS ROEHRS CO.. Rutherford. N. J. ALTO TIRES Non-Puncture Tire Factory, Dayton, Ohio For page see List of Advertisers. Tire Factories' Sales Co., Dayton, Ohio For page see List of Advertisers. AZAI,EA8 P. Onwerkerk, Hoboken, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Leathy & Co., Rosllndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Otto Helnecken, New York City For page see List of Advertisers. John McKenzie, No. Cambridge, Mass For page see List of Advertisers. Storrs & Harrison Co.. Painesvllle O ^^r^^age^jce^Llst of Advertisers. K^ J. Kuyk, Client, BeIel»lM. Diamond Collection Azaleas For page see List of Advertisers. BAT TREES McHntchlson & Co., New York For page see List of Advertiser's. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N J For page see List of Advertisers. August Rolker & Sons, New York For page see List of Advertisers. BAY TREES-Standard and Pyramids. »A,?i??.^,:; ^I'<^« "^'^t 0° demand. JULIUS HCEHRS CO., Rutherford, N. J. BEDDING PLANTS R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. For page see List of Ad;fertlser8. John McKenzie, No. Cambridge, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. •A. N. Plerson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. For page see List of Advertisers. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N J For page s^eLlst of Advertisers. H. Hansen, Maiden, Mass. BEGONIAS Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesvllle, O. lor page see List of Advertisers. BEGONIAS Lorraine, Cincinnati and Florence Davenport. 2% in. pots. De- ^n^^Tj^^J^J""/ l?""^ JULIUS KOEHRS CO., Rutherford, N. J. BOILERS Kroeschell Bros. Co., Chicago.. For page see List of Advertisers. King Construction Co., North Tonawanda, N. Y. "King Ideal" Boiler. For page see List of Advertisers. Hitcblngs & Co.. New York City. For p:ige see List of Advertisers. Lord & Burnham Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. 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. HOLTON & HUNKEL CO., Milwaukee, Wis. BOX TREES BOX TREES— Standards, Pyramids and Bush. In various sizes. Price List on demand. JULIUS ROEHRS CO., Ruther- ford, N. J. BOXWOOD TREES Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford. N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. BCLBS AND TUBERS J. M. Thorburn & Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Mlcheil's Seed House, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Ralph M. Ward & Co., New York City. Lily Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Boddington, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. John Lewis Childs. Flnwerfield. L. I., N. Y. German Iris and Llliums Henryi and Tenulfolium. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Henderson & Co., Chicago, HI. Lillum Glganteum. For page see List of Advertisers. August Rolker & Sons. New York City. Holland and Japan Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Skldelsky & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. Schwake & Co., New York City. Horticultural Importers and Exporters. For page see List of Advertisers. C. KEUR & SONS, HILLEGOM, Holland. Bulbs of all descriptions. Write for prices. NEW YORK Branch, 8-10 Bridge St. CANNAS 108 of the best varieties. Send for new Complete Canua Book, just out. THE CONARD & JONES COMPANY, West Grove, Pa. CARNATIONS F. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette, Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. CARNATION STAPLE Split carnations quickly, easily and cheaply mended. PlUsbury's Carnation Staple, 2000 for $1.00 post paid. I. L. PILLSBURY, Galesburg. 111. CELERY PLANTS Celery Plants, Golden Self-Blanehlng (French Strain), fine plants, ready now, ¥2,00 per 1000. Cash. BRILL CELERY GARDENS, Kalamazoo, Mich. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, III. For page see List of Advertisers. Elmer D, Smith & Co,, Adrian, Mich. Chrysanthemum Novelties for 1914. For page see List of Advertisers. Wood Bros., Fishklll, N. Y. Chr.vsaiithemiiins Rooted Cuttings, For page see List of Advertisers. Chrysanthemums— 50,000 rooted cuttings and plants from soil; lc;iding market sorts. Write for prices. W.M. SWAYNE, Ken- nett Square. Pa. COCOANUT FIBRE SOIL 20th Century Plant Food Co., Beverly, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. CYCLAMENS Thomas Roland, Nnhant, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. CYCLAMENS from '.', in. pots. Finest strain. Separate colors, JULIUS ROEHRS CO,, Rutherford, N. J. DAHLI.\S Dahlias at greatly reduced prices for 1914. Send for wholesale list. Order early, J. L, MOORE, Northboro. .Mass, Dahlias— 2500 field clumps, latest varie- ties, cheap for cash; or what have you to exchange? GEO, H, WALKER, Dahlia Expert, North Dighton, Mass. NEW PAEONY DAHLIA John Wanamaker. Newest Handsomest, Best. New color, new form and new habit of growth. Big stock of best cut-flower varieties. Send list of wants to PEACOCK DAHLIA FARMS, Berlin, N.J. DECORATIVE PLANTS A. Leuthy & Co., Perkins St. Nurseries. Rosllndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Robert Craig Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Woodrow & Marketos, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Keller Co., Inc., Brooklyn and White- stone, L. I., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Skldelsky & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. DR.iCAENAS Dracaena Indivisa, strong, 7 in, to 4 ft. high, T5c, and $1,00 each, H. WESTON, Hempstead, N. Y. FERNS A. Leuthy & Co., Rosllndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. H. H, Barrows & Son, Whitman, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Robert Craig Co.. Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. A. M. Davenport, Watertown, Mass. Ferns for Dishes; Bird's Nest Ferns. For page see List of Advertisers. Alonzo J. Bryan. Washington. N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. For List of Advertisers See Page 891 June 20. Ifa4 HORTICULTURE. 913 KERN S— Continued John McKenile, No. Cambridge, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Ernest OecbsUn. River Forest, 111. Ferns for Dishes. For page see List of Advertisers. FERTII.IZERS Wtb Century Plant Food Co.. Beverly, Mass. Cocoanut Fibre Soil. For page see List of Advertisers. Pulverlied Manure Co., Chicago, III. Wlrard Brand Cattle Manure. For page see List of Advertisers. Stumpp & Walter Co.. New York City. Scotch Soot. For page see List of Advertisers. The Flantllfe Co., New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Farmers' and Florists' Fertilizer Co., Chicago, 111. Aetna Brand Tankage Fertilizer. For page jee List of Advertisers. FLORISTS' I.KTTBI18 Bolton Florist Letter Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS' SUFPLaES N. P. McCarthy & Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. M. Rice Co., Philadelphia. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Reed & Keller, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. 8. 8. Pennock-Meehan Co., Philadelphia, Pa. EV)r page see List of Advertisers. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Wedding Accessories. For page see List of Advertisers. Welch Bros. Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Eomada Bros., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWER POTS H. Allan Pelrce, Waltham, Mass. Pelrce Paper Flower Pot. For page see List of Advertisers. W. H. Ernest, Washington, D. C. Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. A. H. Hews & Co., Inc., Cambridge, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Hilfinger Bros., Ft. Edward, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. FCNGINB Aphlne Mfg. Co., Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. GAX.AX Michigan Cut Flower Co., Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. GERANIUMS R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co. White Marsh, Md. For page see List of Advertisers. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. John McKenzle. No. Cambridge, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. GLASS Sharp, Partridge & Co.. Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. 4.n00 S. A. Nutt, 5 cents. G. P. GRID- LEY, Wolfboro, N. H. Geranium S. A. Nutt in bud and bloom, 8% in. pots; good plants, 8c. Cash please. CHAS. H. GREEN, Spencer, Mass. Several hundred S. A. Nutt from 2% in. pots, at 1515.00 per 1000. Cash with order. F. W. FIELD, 119 Elm St., Waverly, N. Y. GLASIOI^CS Arthur T. Boddington, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Mlchell's Seed House, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Parshelsky Bros., Inc., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Greenhouse glass, lowest prices. JOHN- STON GLASS CO., Hartford City, Ind. GLASS CUTTERS Smith & Hemenway Co., New York City. Red Devil Glass Cutter. For page see List of Advertisers. 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. Frank Van Assche, Jersey City, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Metropolitan Material Co., Brooklyn, N. T. S. Jacobs & Sons, Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Burnham Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Frank Van Assche, Jersey City, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Pierson D-Bar Co., New York City. Metropolitan Material Co., Brooklyn, N. Y. Hitchlngs & Co.. New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Burnham Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Foley GreeJihouse Manuf. Co., Chicago, III. For page see List of Advertisers. GUTTERS King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda.N. T. King Channel Gutter. For page see List of Advertisers. 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, Detroit. Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. The Kervan Co., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. HEATING APPARATUS Kroeschell Bros. Co., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Burnham Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. HELIOTROPES Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS Bay State Nurseries. No. Ablngton, Mass. 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. HOT-BED SASH A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Parshelsky Bros., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Burnham Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. HOSE H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia. Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. HYDRANGEAS F. R. Pierson, Tarrytownon-Hudson, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Anton Schulthels, College Point, L. I., N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. INSECTICIDES Aphlne Manufacturing Co., Madison, N. J. Aphlne and Fungine. For page see List of Advertisers. Lemon Oil Co., Baltimore, Md. Standard Insecticides. For page see List of Advertisers. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. Aphis Punk and Nlkoteen. For page see List of Advertisers. PlantUfe Co., New York City. Plantlite. For page see List of Advertisers. Kentucky Tobacco Product Co., Louis- ville, Ky. "Nlco-Fume." For page see List of Advertisers. Eastern Chemical Co.. Boston, Mass. Imp Soap Spray. For page see List of Advertisers. IRIS John Lewis Childs, Flowerfleld, L. I., N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. IRRIGATION SPRINEXBB J. P. Campbeli. Jacksonville. Fla. For page see List of Advertisers. IVIES English Ivies, 4 in. to 3 ft., $10.00 per 100. H. WESTON, Hempstead, N. Y> EENTIA8 Joseph Heacock Co., Wyncote, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. KIL-WORM AND KIL-WEED POISON Lemon Oil Co., Dept. J., Baltimore, Md. LAURUS Laurus Cerasus; Bush, 35c. -$1.00 each; Standards, $7.5O-$10.OO each; Pyramids, $.'5.0O-$7.r)0 earh. JULIUS ROEHRS CO., Rutherford, N. J. LEHON OIL Lemon Oil Co., Baltimore. Md. For page see List of Advertisers. LILT BULBS Chas. Schwake & Co., New York City. Horticultural Importers and Exporters. For page see List of Advertisers. R. M. Ward & Co., New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Corp. of Chas. F. Meyer, New York City. Meyer's T. Brand Glganteums. For page see List of Advertisers. LILY OF THE VALLEY Anton Schulthels, College Point, L. I., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture 014 HORTICULTURE June 20, 1914 LtLT OF THE VALLEY PIPS August Rolker & Sons, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. McHutchlson & Co., New York City. Berlin Valley Pips. For page see List of Advertisers. Otto Heinecken, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Pettier, Fiske, Raw.son Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. MASTICA F. O. Pierce Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. MISCELLANEOUS STOCK The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio. For page see List of Advertisers. NATIONAL NURSERYMAN National Nurseryman Publishing Co., Inc., Rochester, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. NEW AND RARE PLANTS FROM CHINA R. & J. FarQuhar & Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. "NICO-FUME" Kentucky Tobacco Product Co., Louis- ville, Ky. For page see List of Advertisers. NIKOTEEN Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. NIKOTIANA Aphine Mfg. Co., Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. NUKSEBY STOCK P. Ouwerkerk, Weehawkeu 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. Framingham Nurseries, Framingham, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. August Rolker & Sons, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Otto Heinecken, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Manning Nurseries, No. Wilmington, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. 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. For page see List of Advertisers. Sander, St. Albans, England. Importer, Exporter, Growers, Hybridists, For page see List of Advertisers. Freeman Orchid Co., Fall River, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. PALMS, ETC. A. Leutby & Co., Roslindale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Robert Craig Co.. Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Heacock, Wyncote, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. P.4.LMS, ETC. — Continued August Rolker & Sous, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Otto Heinecken, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. PEONIES. T. C. Thurlow's Sons, Inc., West Newbury, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Peonies. The world's greatest collection. 1200 sorts. Send for list. C. BETSCHER, Canal Dover, O. ROSES — Continued Bay State Nurseries, North Abington, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. PECKY CYPRESS BENCHES A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. PHOENIX Phoenix Canariensis, fine large plants. $7.50-?35.00 each. JULIUS ROEHRS CO.. Rutherford, N. J. PIGEON RAISING Reliable Squab Journal, Versailles, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. PIPE AND FITTINGS Kroeschell Bros. Co., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. King Construction Company, N. Tonawanda. N. Y. Shelf Brackets and Pipe Hangers. For page see List of Advertisers. PLANT AND BULB IMPORTS Chas. Schwake & Co., New York City For page see List of Advertisers. August Rolker & Sons, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. McHutchlson & Co., New Y'ork City. For page see List of Advertisers. Otto Heinecken, New York. For page see Li.st of Advertisers. PLANT TRELLISES AND STAKES Seele's Tielcss Plant Stakes and Trel- lises. H. D. SEELE & SONS, Elkhart, Ind. PLANT TUBS H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. "Riverton Special." RAFFIA McHutchlson & Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. BBFRIOERATOBS FOB FLORISTS United Refrigerator & Ice Machine Co., Kenosha, Wis. United Ice Machines. For page see List of Advertisers. RHODODENDRONS P. Ouwerkerk, Hoboken, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobbink & Atkins, RBtberford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Otto Heinecken, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Framingham Nurseries, Framingham, Maai. For page see List of Advertisers. Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. For page see List of Advertisers. RIBBONS AND CHIFFONS S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. ROSES Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, IlL For page see List of Advertisers. P. Ouwerkerk, 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. August Rolker & Sons, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Framingham Nurseries, Framingham, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Send for complete list of strong two- year field plants of Choicest Roses. THB CONARD & JONES COMPANY, West Grove, Pa. SALVIAS SALVIA BONFIRE— 3U-in. pots, well branched, $3.00 per 100; 2ii-i>i. Pots, $1.50 per lOO. PINE GROVE FLORAL CORP., 35 Hudson St., Lynn, Mass. SEED GROWERS Leonard Seed Co.. Chicago, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. California Seed Growers' Association, San Jose, Cal. For page see List of Advertisers. Braslan Seed Growers Co., San Jose, Cal. SEEDS Carter's Tested Seeds, Boston, Mass., and London, England. "Seeds with a Lineage." For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breek & Sons, Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. J. Bolgiano & Son, Baltimore, Md. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. Schwake & Co., New York City. 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. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Boston, Masa. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Thorburn & Co., New York City. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. Leonard Seed Co.. Chicago. 111. Peas. Beans, Radish and all Garden Seedl. For page see List of Advertisers. Arthur T. Boddington, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. S. Bryson Ayres Co., Independence, Mo. Sweet Peas. For page see List of Advertisers. Loechner & Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. S. D. Woodruff & Sons, New York. Garden Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. Ant. C. Zvolanek. Lompoc, Cal. Winter Flowering Sweet Pea Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. Stumpp & Walter Co., New Y'ork City. For page see List of Advertisers. Bnrnett Bros., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Stamford Seed & Nursery Co., Stamford, Conn. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Skidelsky & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Kelway & Son, Langport, England. Garden, Farm and B'lower Seeds. For page see List of Advertisers. Fottler, Flske & Rawson Co., Boston. Mau. For page see List of Advertisers. For List of Advertisers See Page 891 June 20, 1914 HORTICULTURE 915 SNAPDRAGONS SNAPDRAGONS— 10,000 Rooted Cuttings, Silver Pink, Yellow and White, $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. WM. SWAYNE, Ken- nett Sq., Pa. SPHAGNUM MOSS. Live Sphagnum moss, orchid peat and orchid basket always on hand. LAGER As HTJRRELL, Summit, N. J. SPRINKLING, IRRIGATING AND WATER SUPPLr OUTFITS Chas. J. Jager & Co^ Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. STOVE PLANTS Orchids — Largest stock in the country- Stove plants and Crotons, finest collection. JTJLItJS ROEHRS CO.. Rutherford, N. J. STRAWBERRY PLANTS Burnett Bros., New York City. Pot-Grown. For page see List of Advertisers. SWEET PEA SEED Ant. C. Zvolanek, Lompoc, Calif. For page see List of Advertisers. S. Bryson Ayres Co., Sunnyslope, Independence, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. TWEJILOW'S PUTTY. Wm. Elliott & Sons, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. VEGETABLE PLANTS R. Vlntent, Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. For page see List of Advertisers. SWETET POTATO^ PLANTS— All The leading yellow varieties, including Yellow Nansemond, Vp Rivers, Big Stem Jersey, Early Golden, and other varieties; 1000, 11.66; 5000 or more, $1.25 per lOOO. Prompt shipment. H. AUSTIN, Felton, Del. Transplanted Tomato Plants — Earllana, Acme, Stone, Perfection, Ponderosa, $4.00 per 1000. A. CKOFT, Garrison-on-Hudson, N. Y. VENTILATING APPARATUS The Advance Co., Richmond, Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. Quaker City Machine Co., Richmond, Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. VKBMICIDES Aphine Mfg. Co., Madison, N. J. For page sec List of Advertisers. VINCAS William Capstick, Auburndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. VIOLETS Wm. Sim, Cliftondale, Mass. Princess of Wales. For page see List of Advertisers. WEED KILLER Plno-Lyptol Chemical Co.. New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. WIRED TOOTHPICKS W. J. Cowee, Berlin, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. WIREWORK Reed & Keller, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Komada Bros., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Wlrework. Write for our catalogue. HOLTON & HUNKEL CO., Milwaukee, Wis. WILLIAM E. HEILSCHER'S WIRH WORKS, 38-40 Broadway, Detroit, Mich. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Albany, N. T. Albany Cut Flower Exchange, Albany, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Balthnore The S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., Franklin and St. Paul Sts. For page see List of Advertisers. WHOLESALE FLORISTS— Contlnned 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. Brooklyn Wm. H. Kuebler, 28 Wllloughby St. For page see List of Advertisers. Buffalo, N. Y. William F. Kasting Co., 383-87 EUlcott St. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. For page see List of Advertisers, Detroit Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 38 and 40 Broadway. For page dee List of Advertisers. Montreal Montreal Floral Co., Ltd., Montreal, P. Q. For page see List of Advertisers. New York H. E. Froment, 57 W. 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. James McManus, 105 W. 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. W. F. Sheridan, 133 W. 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. P. J. Smith, 49 West 28th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Moore, Hentz & Nash, 55 and 57 W. 26th St. For page see List of Advertisers. Charles Millang, 55 and 57 West 26th St. For page see List of Advertisers. W. P. Ford, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Traendly & Schenck, 131 W. 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. The S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., 117 West 28tb St. For page see List of Advertisers. Badgley, Riedel & Meyer, Inc., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Woodrow & Marketos, 37 & 39 West 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. J. K. Allen, 106 W. 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. George C. Siebrecht, 109 W. 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. John Young, 53 West 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. M. C. Ford, 121 West 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. Philadelphia Leo. Nlessen Co., 12th and Race Sts. For page see List of Advertisers. Edward Reld, 1619-21 Ranstead St. For page see List of Advertisers. The S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., 1008-12 Ludlow St. For page see List of Advertisers. Richmond, Ind. B. G. Hill Co. For page see List of Advertisers. Rochester, M. Y. George B. Hart, 24 Stone St. For page see List of Advertisers. Washington The S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., 1216 H St., N. W. For page see List of Advertisers. New Offers In This Issue EASTER LILIES. S. S. Pennock-Meeliaii Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS' SEEDS. James VicU's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. MICHELL'S FLOWER SEEDS. Henry F. Michell Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. QUALITY FLOWER SEEDS. Arthur T. Boddington, New York City. For page see List of .Advertisers. ROSE MRS. GEORGE SHAWYER. Charles H. Totty, Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. WHa/ horticulture has T ▼ 11^ stood the test as a profitable Advertising medium for the trade. LJWWCAU^V^ men o( standing and influence in the Horticultural field, every one of whom is a prospective buyer. Why HORTICULTURE is .o widely read. tJ\^^€Xl^J\^ distinctly represen- lative of American Horticulture and are thus indispensable to the Florist, Nursery- man, Seedsman and Gardener. AnAdmirer^.SSL: TURE in the Central West writes ; " It has won on its merits. It is our most prized weekly visitor." And NowS,™L managed to elbow its way in between its older rivals and why the best trade advertisers find it an indispen- sable auxiliary. You See U1 ^ IVJ -.. Thai the men who read » 1>IU HORTICULTURE ^ t^r' »"*»■#■ *'^ ''^^ ^""^ °' ™^" "'^''' ^CClCl advertisers like to talk to and if you have anything to advertise you can't afford to get along without them. In writing to Advertisers l(indly riention Horticulture 916 HORTICULTURE June 20, 1914 AUTOMOBILE TIRES AT FACTORY PRICES SAVE FROM 30 TO 60 PER CENT. Tire Tube 28x3 $ 7.20 11.65 30x3 7.80 1.95 30x3y2 10.80 2.80 32x3 1/2 11.90 2.95 34x3i/> 12.40 3.00 32x4 13.70 3.35 33x4 14.80 3.50 34x4 16.80 3.60 36x4 17.85 3.90 35x4 y. 19.75 4.85 36x41/2 19.85 4.90 37x41/0 21.50 5.10 37x5 24.90 5.90 All other sizes in stock. Non-Skid tires 15 per cent, additional, red tubes 10 per cent, above gray. All new clean, fresh, guaranteed tires. Best standard and independent makes. Buy direct from us and save money. 5 per cent, discount if payment in full ac- companies each order. C. O. D. on 10 per cent._deposit. Allowing examination. TIRE FACTORIES SALES CO. Dept. A. Dayton, Ohio FOR SALE FOR SALE . tot of land, 348 feet by lOfi feet, with 3 iron construction greenuouses, 175 .t 20 feet each, potting shed, some frames in fine eonditlon. Located on (liree streets, trolley passing the front, in a town of 40,000 in- habitants, close to Xew York. Excellent place, suitable either for local trade where all the products could be readily sold or for wholesale shippins: to Xew York or Philadelphia. tow price, terms to suit purchaser. ,4ddress Chance, care HOBTI- CUiTUKE. FOR SALE — Large place in New Jersey, ne.ir New York City, 30,000 feet of glass, large dwelling and furniture, barn, horses, and .nutomobile; well established business local and wholesale; also large landscape Dusiness. Place is near trolley and rail- road, and IS in first class condition all up-to-date improyements. " Price very rea- sonable: owner must sell at once, "goins w^'o. Particulars CHAS. MILLANG, 55 W. 26 St., New York City FOR SALE— 30,000 sq. ft. of Greenhouses: Ext<^aljaree 6-Room House; Large Barii and Wagon Shed; Packing House with Cement Tanks, Pumping Engine and Engine House, also Boiler House; 4 1-50 acres of the best land, with the priyileee of 30 acres more. R. R. switch on premises. Located 30 miles from New York on Long Island ; 1 mile to two R. R. stations. Ad- dress "W. B., Box 85, Lakehurst, N. J. FOR SALE— Fresh from factory, new; 10x12, 16x18, 16x24, double thick. A and B qualities. Market dropped. Now is the time to buy and saye money. PAR- SHELSKY BROS., INC., 215-217 Have- meyer St, Brooklyn, N. T. BARGAIN — Greenhouce, residence and stock; no competition; liye village, 30 mile* from Buffalo, excellent shipping fa- •llltlei. Write ELLIS BROS., SprlngviUe, INFORMATION WANTED WANTED names and addresses of fore- men seeking positions on commercial places January and February, 1913. Ad- dress "J. L.," care HORTICULTURE. PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED. Success With Hens, by Robert Joos. Published by Forbes & Co., Chicago. Profit and pleasure \vith poultry, equipment, management, raising and marketing of eggs and poultry, dis- eases, exhibiting and the thousand and one details of successful poultry farm- ing are thoroughly and practically elucidated in the 55 chapters included in this useful work. Price $1.00. The Tree Guide, for Trees East of the Rockies, by Julia Ellen Rogers. This is a very practical little descrip- tive handbook, size 3I4X5I/2, 270 pages, each page giving a portrait (some in colors) and careful botanical descrip- tion of one tree in all details neces- sary for identification. It will be found a very useful pocket companion by the tree lover. Published by Doubleday, Page & Co., Garden City, N. Y. Price: Cloth, . 11.00; leather, net, $1.25. Copies can be supplied by Horticulture. The Back Yard Farmer, by J. Wil- lard Bolte. Published by Forbes & Co., Chicago. Price, $1.00. Just the book for the amateur and home gar- dener. There are 76 chapters, cover- ing all kinds of garden crops, orna- mental and useful, laying out and cul- ture, poultry, bees, domestic animals, etc., and anyone using this practical book as a guide cannot fail to make the back yard and the entire home en- vironment a beauty spot and a full realization of home comfort and hap- piness. Transactions of the National Chrys- anthemum Society (England) for the year 1913. This annual volume issued by the secretary, Mr. Richard A. Witty. 72 Savernake Road, Gospel Oak, N. W. London, is full of inter- esting information for the chrysanthe- mum enthusiast. A portrait of Mr. Thos. Bevan, chairman of the execu- tive committee, forms the frontis- piece, and there is an interesting il- lustrated chapter on Chrysanthemums for Outdoor Garden Decoration. P. A. Cragg contributes a useful report on a trial of steam sterilization for chrysanthemums. A full audit of blooms exhibited at the Crystal Pal- ace Show last November is given by D. B. Crane, chairman of the floral committee, also a report on the new classification of chrysanthemums. Seven beautiful colored plates of first- prize winning exhibits are inserted as a supplement. A detailed report on the Autumn Exhibition at Ghent, Belgium, is contributed by C. Harnjan Payne. Also received the Schedule of Prizes, List of Members, etc., of the National Chrysanthemum Society for 1914. THE 1913 AGRICULTURAL YEAR- BOOK OUT. Washington, D. C. — The Yearbook of the United States Department of Agriculture for 1913 has just come from the presses, and is now being distributed to Congressmen and to correspondents of the Department en- titled to receive copies. The new volume differs in several respects from its predecessors. The articles that it contains are in general of a more pop- ular and instructive character, and although the book itself contains a smaller number of pages, it is safe to say that it has as much valuable ma- terial in it as ever. The book is illustrated by 54 full- V^PMDAij^^f:^ ECTICI Guiranleed uoder the Insecticide tcl. 1910. Series No. 321 Saye your plants and trees. Just the thing for Greenhouse and outdoor use. Destroys Mealy Bug, Brown and White Scale, Thrip, Red Spider, Black and r»reen Fly, Mites, Ants, Insects on Rose- bushes, Carnations, etc., without injury to plants and without odor. Used ac- cording to directions our standard In- secticide will prevent ravages on your crops by insects. Non-poisonous and harmless to user and plant. Leading Seedsmen and Flor- ists have used it with wonderful re- sults. Destroys Lice in Poultry Houses, Fleas on Dogs and all Domestic Pests. Excellent as a wash for dogs and other animals. Relieves mange. Effectiye where others fail, M: Pint... 26c; Pint... 40c; Quart 76c Vs: Gal., $1.35; Gal., $3.00: 6 Gal. Can, $9 10 Gal. Can $17.00 Dilute with water 30 to 50 parts. For Sale by Seedsmeo and Florists' Supply Houses if you cannot obtain this from your supply house write us direct. LEMON OIL COMPANY, Dept.K 430 W. liexington St.. Baltimore, Md. Di7-ectio7is om e^jery Package RAISE PIGEONS THEY PAY DOI.I.ARS WHILE CHICKENS PAY CENTS The young, 20 to 25 days old, sell for 40 to 60 cents each (according to the season). The city markets are always clamoring for them. Each pair of Pig:eons will raise 18 to 23 young: a year. They will clear you, above all expenses, ?5.00 a year per pair. They breed the entire year. Twenty minutes daily will care for 100 pairs. Always penned up out of the way. Very small space required All this is fully explained in this month's issue of our Journal; send for it ; price 10 cents. Reliable Sqoab Journal, Versailles, Mo. page plates, of which a large number are reproduced in colors, and by 21 tables, maps and line drawings. MASSACHUSETTS AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE. With the close of the college year the regular work in floriculture has ended. The Department strongly ad- vises the students to get practical ex- perience, and so each summer a num- ber of men go out into practical work. F. E. Allen is to work for W. N. Craig a^ Faulkner Farms, Brookline; A. S. Thurston for A. H. Wingett at "Alleen Winden," Lenox; W. L. Doran on the estate of J. P. Morgan in Newport. A. E. Wilkins and E. S. Wright stay at the college to work for the Ploricul- tural Department; W. H. Haskell also stays to work in the Market Garden- ing Department. Miss S. J. Strange, who graduates from the college, will teach school gardening and elemen- tary horticulture the coming year. W. H. Hatfield has charge of the school gardening work at Milton, Mass., for the summer. G. A. Reld, another Senior, has secured a position as an assistant manager on the estate of Mr. F. C. Littleton, Mamaroneck, Xew York. June 20, 1914 HORTICULTUBE 917 LIQUID "NICO-FUME" PAPER TMRIPS, - AF>IHIS SPRAYINC-VAPORIZINC-FUMICATINC K SEIEDSIVIEIM F-OR RRIOI Manufactured by THE KENTUCKY TOBACCO PRODUCT CO., Incorporated, Louisville, Ky. piNOLYPTOi THE VERY NEWEST AND QUICKEST METHOD OF DESTKOYING WEEDS, GRASS AND OTETBR GROWTH IN GARDEN WALKS, GUTTERS TENNIS COURTS, DRIVEWAYS. ETC. This fluid absolutely destroys all weeds and otber growth wherever applied, and Its effect on the ground prevents the growth of fresh ones for a year and thus saves a great deal of time and labor, as no cutting, hoeing or hauling away of the weeds Is required. We manufacture the strongest line of DISINFECTANTS on the market. PINO-LYPTOL CHEMICAL CO. 455-457 West 26th Street, NEW YORK CITY CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED NIKOTEEN 30 L^eS For Spraying APHIS F'UNK For Fumigating ASK YOUR DEALER FOR IT. (iuaranteed under the Ineectlclde Act of 1910, U. 8. No. 4«. NICOTINE MFG.XO ST. LOUIS, MO. v= tlflNURES Unequalled for Greenhouse and Landscape Fertilizing- THE PULVERIZED MANURE CO. 31 Union Stock Yards, Chicago PLANTLIFE PI INTI IFF '"'■'' several advantages over rLHniuiiL liquid insecticides on the mar- ket. Containing refined tobacco dust It can be used to mix with the soil, acting as an excellent fertilizer, at the same time de- stroying worms and insects in the ground before they have a chance to reach the plant. PLANTLIFE '"'^ ''^^° found very effective in ridding greenhouses of insects by dusting on plants. When dry, use for dusting about once a week. Put up in bulk for greenhouse men; in packages for retail trade. Bag of 100 lbs. $3.50. Let us quote you prices In quantity. 251 Eant 661I1 Street NEW lORK. N.T. The Plantlife Company, IMP. SOAP SPRAY Well known, highly efficient epray for all Insect Pests, Apple Trees. Roses, Shrubs. No mineral poisons, clean, odorless, sticks but will not discolor. Harmless to Birds and Cattle. Most Effective Results. 1 GAU. $1.65 5 GAL. $6.50 Dilute with 24 to 40 parts water. Ask your dealer or write EASTERN CHEMICAL CO , BOSTON AETNA BRAND TANKAGE FERTILIZER Acknowledged to be the best bal- anced fertilizer manufactured. It contains the ten basic salts con- stituting soil. It is giving satis- factory results wherever used. Write for 500-lb. sample order. FARMERS AND FLORISTS FERTILIZER CO. 801) Exchange Ave., Riu. 15. Tel. Yards 843. U. S. YARDS, CHICAGO, ILL. When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE. The Recoi^ized Standard Insecticide For green, black, white fly, red spider, thnps, mealy bug and soft siale. Can be used on tender plants. $1.00 per quart — .$S.50 per eallon. FUNGINE For mildew, rust and other blights It IS perfectly sate to apply to fruits and vegetables, as it is non-poisouous. An in- fallible remedy for rose mildew, carnation and chrysanthemum rust. 75e. per ciuart — $3.00 per gallon. VERMINE For eel, cut and wire worms working In the soil. It can be applied to all yegeta- tion. Sl.OO per cjuarl — $3.00 per gallon. SCALINE For San Jose, Oyster Shell and all scale on trees and hardy stock. An effective remedy for red spider on evergreens. 76c. per quart — $1.50 per grallon. All the above products are readily soluble in water at proportions directed on cans and are used as spraying materials. NIKOTIANA A 12% nicotine soluU.>n for fumigating and vaporizing. $1.50 per quart — $4.50 per gallon. .'Manufactured by Aphine Manufacturing Co. Manufacturers of ."Igricultural Chemlcala MADISON, N. J. ScotcH Soot Where there Is a house that la juii full of buds almost ready to show color, nothing will turn better color into the flowers than a little soot, that can be scattered over the benches before water- ing. The amount applied should not be excessive, as the soot is very strong and may damage some of the foliage somewhat. Apply Just enough to blacken the surface of the soil in the benches, and let it go at that. Better a little oftener than too much all at once. We offer the genuine in original cut. SarkH, at: $2.75 per 112 lbs.: $12.50 per 680 Ibn. Stumpp & Walter Co. 30-32 Barclay Street, NEW YORK I Cocoanut Fibre Soil This In thp Real Nature's niimus. Pat it on your lawn this sprins. Don't let It bam ap. or stand all summer hose In hand. Order now in 100 lb. baRM. 20th CENTURY PLANT FOOD CO. 27 & 29 OCEAN ST., BEVERLY. MASS. 918 HORTICULTUBE June 20, 1914 Est. 176S Pot Makers for a Century anda Half FOI tt l-VJOK osi HEWS STANDARD POTS Inc. 1904 World's Largest Manufacturers .IMI t -r i-i E N ^A^ ilk. m :c?iA.i-.-rii .^JDJlcofn^^"^ A. H. HEWS & CO., Inc., Cambridge, Mass. Warehouses : CAllBBIDGE, MASS. LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y. PREMIER "Non=Puncture" Auto Tires Guaranteed 7,500 Miles Service These tires bear the greatest known mileage guarantee, yet are sold at a price even less than tires of ordinary guarantee. This guarantee covers punctures, blow-outs and general wear. Guarantee covers 7,500 miles service against everything except abuse. These tires are intended for most severe service. Orders have been received for these tires for use in United States Govern- ment Service. As a SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY offer, we will allow the following prices for the next ten days. TIRES— TUBES Tire Tube 28x3 $9.30 $2.00 SOx.S 10.25 2.30 30x3y. 13.50 2.80 32x3'/. 14.05 3.00 34x3V2 16.25 3.20 31x4 IT.OO 3.25 32x4 18.00 3.30 33x4 19.50 3.40 31x4 20.40 3.60 35x4 21.00 3.80 36x4 22.00 3.90 SoxiV-, 26.00 5.00 36x4% 37.00 6.10 3"x4V- 27.50 5.15 37x5 32.60 5.40 All other sizes. Non-Skids 20 per cent, extra. 5 per cent, discount if payment in full accompanies order and il two are so ordered, shipping charges will be paid by us. C. O. D. on 15 per cent, of amount of order. Our output is limited, so we suggest early order- ing. We sell direct only, giving pur- chaser the advantage of all middle- men's profits. NON-PUNCTURE RELINERS. Use our famous reliners, they elim- inate blow outs and 90 per cent, of punctures besides giving many thou- sand more miles service to each tire. When in your tires you ride without worry or tire troubles. NON-PONCTCRE RELINERS For all 3 inch tires ' $1.95 For all 3M; inch tires 2.20 For aU 6V4 inch tires 3.00 For all 4 inch tires 2.60 For all 4% inch tires 2.75 For all 5 inch tires 2.90 NON-PUNCTURE TIRE FACTORY Dayton, Ohio Builds Good Greenhouses TRY HIM. THE FOLEY GREENHOUSE MFG. CO. 3275 West 31st Street CHICAGO, III. GREENHOUSES BUILDING OR CON- TEMPLATED. Oak Park, III.— J. Stauber, additions. Sterling, Col.— B. C. Johnson, one house. Minot. N. D.— George Valker, three liouses. Wilmette, III.— Pyfer & Olsem, house :l-' X 142. Queens, N. Y. — Park Department, one house. E. Greenw/ich, R. I. — James Hay. car- nation house. Chicago, III.— August Priebs, Park Ridge, two houses. New/port, R. I. — Joseph Ott, Walcott street, house 18 x 55. Hutchinson. Kan. — Kansas State Re- formatory, one house. Clayton, Mo. — Werner Bros., three houses, each 28 x 150. Chicago, III. — Stieg's Greenhouses, West Center street, additions. Corpus Christi, Tex. — Case de Flores Greenhouses, range of houses. Baltimore. Md. — Pierce & Co., Charles and Hamilton streets, one house. Oklahoma City, Okla.— J. Gangee, Fourth and Western streets, one house. Albany, N. Y.— Whittle & Riggs, Madison avenue, additions and altera- tions. Hutchinson, Kan. — Kline Bros. & La- niont, 11th and Monroe streets, one house, Lansdowne, Pa. — Wm. A. Leonard. house 40 X 300; David Anderson, house 45 X 250 ; James Verner, house 42 x 183. PEIRCE PAPER FLOWER POT A waterproof paper pot. Does not fold up or come apart. Plants in transit retain moisture within the plant hall instead of its being absorbed by the packing:, in- suring: their traveling: long dis- tances in perfect condition. Received a Certificate of Merit from tlie Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists, Minneapolis, Augrast, 1913. Only paper pot ever so recogrnized. Ask your seedsman or supply bouse. If they do not keep them, send Made In Standard] sizes, 2 Inch to 6 inch InolatUe. Samples (nrnlthed fre«. E. Allan Peirce 401 Oaks Road Waltham, Mass. KING GREENHOUSES Are supplied in 3 different Iron Frame Types; also in the Semi Iron or Pipe Frame st.vles, so we can of- fer you a strong, practical Sunny House at tbe price you can afford to pay. Write U8 today — just tell us what you want and we will do tlie rest. KING CONSTRUCTION CO. 28 King's Road, North Tonawanda, N.Y. Send your business direct to Washinffton. Saves time and insures better service. Personal attention guarcLnteed. Thirty years active service. SIGGERS & SIGGERS PATENT LAWYSRS Box 9, National Union Building Washington, D. C. 1000 KEADY PACKED CBATE8 STANDARD FLOWER POTS AND BULB PANS can be shipped at an hour's notice. Price per crate: -•(100 1% In. 1500 2 1500 214 " 1500 2% " 1000 .3 800 3V4 " HILFINGER BROS. ;Poltery, Fort Edward, N.Y. Aogust Rolker & Sons, 51 Barclay St., N. Y. City, Agents OUR SPECIALTV - long CIstance and TradeEicort @ $6.00 500 4 In. m (i.SO •• 4.88 456 4V4 " " 5.24 " B.25 320 5 " 4.51 ■• 6.00 210 5Mi " " 3.78 " 5.00 144 6 " 3.16 " 5.80 120 7 " 4.20 60 8 •• 3.00 —STANDARD FLOWER If your greenhouses are within 500 miles of the Capitol, write us, we can save Tou money. W. H. ERNEST — 38tli & M Sts. Washington, D 0 DREER'S Florist Specialties, New Brand. New Style. Hose "RiVERTON" Furnished in lengths up to 500 ft. without seam or joint. The HOSF for the FLORIST ^■inch, per ft., 15 t. Reel of 500 ft., " 145^0. 2 Reels, 1000 ft., **- 14 c. >4-inch, " 13 C. Reels, 500 ft., ** i2}4c. Couplings furnished HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. June 20, 1914 HOKTICULTURE 919 SAVE YOUR LAWNS AND GARDENS Sprinkling, Irrigation and Water Supply Outfits Country Estates a Specialty Write us of your needs and conditions and we will tell you what we can do for you. Charles J. Jager Co. Consulting and^Contracting Engineurs 13-15 Custom House:st., BOSTON, MASS. and 33 Canal St., PROVIDENCE, R. I. TWEMLOin OLD ENGLISH PUTTY Gallon Cans $1.75 Wm. Elliott & Sons 42 Vesey St., New York S. JACOBS & SONS UPON ^T ^S»^ ecOUC^T tvcr^yTniriO 1359-1385 Flushing Ave. BROOKLYN, . . - N. Y. Evans 20tli Century Arm Will not twist the shafting pipe. Three times the power of old style elbow arms Sold only with Evans Challenge Machine Wrize for free Catalogue to QUAKER CITY MACHINE CO., Richmond. Ind. ™A.S:r Irrigation Sprinkler Solves the "Irrigation Problem" and affords rain when you want it, and like you want it. at the minimum cost of installation and operation Sample postpaid 13.00. Money back if you want it. Descriptive literature on request. J. P. CAMPBELL. .TacksonvilU. FU. SHARP, PARTRIDGE & CO. Are Leaders in GREENHOUSE GLASS OUR PRICES WILL PROVE THIS. CHICAGO ILL. I 466 W. Erie Street CHICAGO | "It means Money to your pocket to let us quote you on Ventilating appara- tus and Greenhouse fittings. Send for catalogue today." ADVANCE CO. Richmond, - Ind. ESS Write for Circular "D" and Prices The A. T. STEARNS LUMBER CO. NEPONSET, BOSTON, MASS. THE FLORISTS' HAIl ASSOCIATION OP AMERICA, insarerof 39,000,000 sq. ft. of (jlasa For particulars address JohnG. Esler, Sec'y Saddle River, N.J. GLASS for GKEENHOCSE and HOT BED SASHES. Our prices can be had t>y mail, and it will pay you to get them. We carry the largest stock of Specially Selected Glass in Greater New York and can supply any quantity from a box to a car load on a one day notice, and at Hock Bottom Prices. PARSHELSKY BROS. Inc. 215-317 Havemeyer St., Brooklyn, N. Y. 'j )reer'8 Peerlessi "Glazing Points For Greenlftoases ■ DiIto %ut uid tnie, becitue boUi btvtli are od the lame ilde, Cu'ttwUt and break tha tlan la dri-rine. Gaivaii> Ixtd and will Dot nut. No rigfati OS lefu. Tb« PaericH Glazlog Point UpatcDtef. Noothen Hke^ It. Ordes (romyoordeale: Of direct ttom di l&*e,7Kc. poitpald.| Samplaa hee ElHftTA. DBEBEj T14 Obootsst Bti«»t> SASH BARS 32 feet or longer HOT BED SASH PECKY CYPRESS BENCH LUMBER A STI C A GREENHOUSES ERECTED AND EQUIPPEI COMPLETE IF DESIRED reenfiouseqiewl USE rr ntm. f. O.PIERCE CO. 12 W, BROADWAY MEW YORK Mastica is elastic and tenacious, admits 9t I expansion and contraction. Putty beramea I hard and brittle. Broken £:lasB more easUf t removed without breaking of other elm»» I as occurs uith hard putty. Lasts lonjper [ than putty. Easy to apply. Greenhouse Materials When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE. FURNISHED AND ERECTED IRON or WOOD SASH BARS [ In all lengrths np to 32 feet. I Milled to any detail furnished or will i furnish details and cut materlala readjr for ! ere<'tlon. rr3nk V3n ASSCllB, lnd''D Jl^ht Street'"'' JERSEY CITY, N. i. 920 HOETICUI.TURE June 20, 1914 An Ideal Semi-Ornamental Range pOR the meeting of conditions where i * combination of the practical growing bouses and the show house is desired — this layout of ornamental central house, two wings; and a connecting house at the rear is to our notion an ideal one- It is attractive. It is practical from a growing standpoint. It is economical to work and heat. It's price is reasonable. Send for facts and figures about this or any other house you have in mind. Tord.&iRttrhhamlo. SALES OFFICES : NEW YORK BOSTCMM PHILADELPHIA CHICAGO ROCHESTER CLEVELAND 42nd Street Bld^ Tremont BId«. Franklin Bank Bld^. Rookery BIdg. Granite Bldg. Swetland BUg. TORONTO, CANADA, 12 Queen St., E FACTORIES: Irvington. N. Y. Dea Plaine*. lU. Greenhouse Erected for the Franciscan Fathers AT Paterson, New jersey, we erected this thoroughly practical ■^^ curved eave house for the Catholic Order of Franciscan Fathers. It is a well established fact that such institutions are careful, keen buyers. They are willing to pay the price, but everything they buy must be the very best for the price. This cardinal principle of theirs, of planning carefully and building enduringly dates back to the days of Ancient Rome. That our coostiuction was selected in this case, is most conclusive evidence of its superioiily. Send for our catalog — see for yourself. HitcKitv mpany" NEW YORK OFFICE 1170 Broadway BOSTON OFFICE 49 Federal St, PHILADELPHIA OFFICE 40 S. ISth St. FACTORY Elizabeth. N. J. l€M€il€S S9f^^^ fm'mm\ §m€^m€mmm HORTICULTURE -^' " '^'^^^ ^rr^::^ '^,^^^^j^f HORTICULTUKE June 27, 1914 T Mrs. George Shawyer 10,000 Own Root Rose Plants; ready for immediate delivery and benching. Grown Right. Packed Right ALL RIGHT! $80.00 pBi* tHOUSanti all right! OTTO HEINECKEN URAL. AGEIMOY HO Whitehall BIdg., 17 Battery Place, NEW YORK Sole American Representative of: J. HEINS SONS. Halstenbek (Germany)— Fruit Tree Stock, Forest Trees. Hedg PlSDtS E NEUBERT. Wandsi-.k (Gemiany)-Llly of the Valley. Lilacs for Forcing. a! KEILHOLZ, Quedlinuarg (Germany)— High-grade Vegetable Seeds. H ZTP & CO. 1.1886 (Holland)— Wholesale Bulbgrowcrs, Specialty Hyacinths. THE OI.D FABM NURSERIES. Boskoop (HoUand)— Evergreens. Rhododendrons Azaleas, Palms, etc. V^ri-te for Pi-ioes HARDY TREES F R U I T ESTAB. ♦^^ vV ^^^ J. WOODWARD MANNING PROP. Tel. No. Wilmington. Mass. s H R U BOBBIIMK & A.-rKIIMS PALMS AND GENERAL DECORATIVE PLANTS CONIFERS, SHADE AND ORNAMENTAL TREES Nurserymen and Florists, RUTHERFORD, N.i. FLOWERS THE FRAMINGHAM NURSERIES 200 ACRES, TREES, SHRUBS, EVERGREENS, VINES, ROSES, ETC. W. B. AVHITTIER & CO. [ii'i'i'i'i'i'iipig DEAL ^■i''ii'i 'iij FINE STOCK OF RHODODENDRONS, „ ., KALMIAS AND Send Tor PriceList ANDROMEDAS. FRAMINGHAM, MASS. HARDY NORTHERN GROWN NURSERY STOCK WE GROW EVERYTHING KOR PLANTING THE HOME GROUNDS A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF Frees, Shrubs, Vines, Roses and Herbaceous Perennials, Etc., Etc Our Illustrated and Deccriptive Cat&logue for the aslcing THE BAY STATE NURSERIES, North Abington. MaM National Nurseryman Olfi.lal organ of the American Ai- 8oclaC4on of Nurserymen. Circmla- tlon among the trade only. Pub- lished Monthly. Snbscriptlon price 91.00 per year. Foreigm sobscrlp- tlon8 fl.50 per year. In advance. Sample copy free upon application from those 1b the trade enclosing their buslnesi card. National Nurseryman Pub. Co., inc; 218 Livingston Building ROCHESTER, NEW YORK VINCA VAR. 4 In. Heavy and Long $14.00 per 100 4 in. Uedinm Long 12.00 per 100 4 In. Stocky 10.00 per 100 CASH. PLEASE. WILLIAM CAPSTICK, Auburndale, Mass. Mention HORTICULTURE when wrltlni;. FOR FALL DELIVERY. GERMAN IRIS in Endless Varieties. LILIUMS HENRYI AND TBNtllFOLIUM in Endless Qnantities. Write lis for Prices. JOHN LEWIS OHILDS FLOWERFIELD, L. I., N. Y. Nursery Stock Frnlt and Ornamental Trees, Shrnb«. Small Fruits, ClemAtts, E^erKreema and Roses. Write for Trade Ust. W. & T. SMITH COMPANY, Geneva, N. Y. HOLLAND NURSERIES BEST HARDY RHODODENDRONS, AZALEAS, CONIFERS, CLEMATIS, H. P. ROSES, SHRUBS, AND HSK- BACEOCS PLANTS. 218 Jaoi SI., Weebawkeo Reldts P. 0. N>. 1, Kobikta, N. 1. P. OUWERKERK, June 27, 1914 HORTICULTURE 933 GERANIUIVIS We have a quarter of a million of Geraniums in three-inch pots. Good strong topped and branching stock in S. A. Nutt, Mad. Landry, Buchner, Berthe de Presilly, Edmond Blanc, Marq. de Castellane, E. H. Trego, etc. $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. We have a half million in two-inch pots at $2.00 per 100, $18.50 per 1000. R. VINCENT, Jr. & SONS CO., White Marsh, Md, Booked now for VALLEY forcing pips, LILACS and ROSE plants, for pot growing or for cut ; BULBS from Holland and Japan, all fall delivery. Address AUGUST RdLKER & SONS, 51 Barclay St., or P.O. Box 752, NEW YORK LOECHNER&CO. Lily of the Valley Pips 11 Warren St., New York, N. Y. fViite for quolallona^ Our Motto: The Best The Market Affords' CHAS.SCHWAKE&CO.,lnc. Horticultural Importers and Exporters 90-92 West Broadway, New York Place Your Import Orders Now For Fall Delivery, 1914 LIL. GIGANTEUMS AND MULTIFLORUMS HOHMANN'S LILY OF THE VALLEY Paper White Narc. & Roman Hyacinths, Dutch Bulbs, English Golden Spur, Azaleas, Palms, Roses, Etc. Write for Prices Page Advance Co 951 Albany Cut Flower Ex.... 942 Allen, J. K 942 Anderson, S. A..93i Apbine Mfg. Co.949 Aachmann, G.. ..924 Asmus, Geo 938 A y r e s Co., S. Bryson 93o Badgley, Riedel & Meyer 942 Barrows & Son. .924 Bayersdorfer, H. & Co 939 Bay State Nur- series 922 Bobbink & At- kins 922 Boddington, A.T.933 Bolgiano & Son, J 935 Boston Florist Letter Co 940 Breck, J. & Sons. 935 Breitmeyer's, J. Sons 936 Bryan, Alonzo J.931 Burnett Bros. ...935 Burpee, W. A & Co 935 Capstlck, Wm 922 Carter's Tested Seeds, Inc 935 Champion, J. N. & Co 937 Child s, John Lewis 922 California Seed Growers' Asso.935 Clarke's^ D. Sons. 936 Cowee, W. J 940 Pago Craig, Robt. Co. 924 Dards 936 Davenport, A. M.924 D 0 r n e r, F. & Sons Co 924 Dreer, H. A.. 950-951 Dunlop, John H.937 Dysart, K. J 940 Eastern C h e m- ical Co 949 Edwards Folding Box Co 940 Elliott's, W.Sons.951 Ernest, W. H 950 Esler, J. G 950 Eyres 937 Farmers and Flor- i s t s B''ertilizer Co 949 Farquha;-, R. & J. & Co 935 Foley Mfg. Co. ...951 Ford, M. C 942 Ford, W. P 942 Freeman Orchid Co 931 Framiugham Nur- series 922 Froment, H. E...942 Galvin, Thos. P. 937-938 Gasser, J. M. Co.937 Graham Adam & Son 936 Gude Bros. Co.. 937 Hall Association. 950 Hall & Robinson.937 Hammond Paint & Slug Shot... 948 Hart, Geo. B 942 Heacock, Jos. ...931 Page Heineeken, Otto.. 922 Henderson, A. ...924 Hess & Swoboda.936 Hews, A. H. & Co 950 Hiltinger Bros ..950 Hill, E. G. Co... 940 Holland Nurser- ies 922 Holm & Olson... 930 Hasting, W. F. Co 940 Keller,' J.' B. 'Sons'.936 Keller, J. M. Co..924 Kentucky Tobac- co Product C0..949 Kervan Co 942 King Construc- tion Co 951 Komada Bros. ..939 Kramer, F. H....937 Kroeschell Bros. .951 Kuebler, W. H...942 Lager & Hurrell.931 Lemon Oil Co. ..949 Leonard Seed Co.935 Leuthy, A. & Co. 924 Loechner & Co... 923 May & Co., L. L.937 Manning Nurser- ies 922 McCarthy, N. F. & Co 940 M" onnell, Ale.'c.93i; McHutchison & Co 940 McKenna & Son, P 937 McKenzie, John.. 924 McManus, Jas...942 Metropolitan Ma- terial Co 951 Pago Meyer, Chas. F...935 Michell's Seed House 934 Michigan Cut Flower Ex 940 Millang, Chas.... 942 Montreal Floral Exchange 942 Moore, Hentz & Nash 942 Murray, Samuel. .936 National N u r- seryman 922 Nicotine Mfg. Co.949 Niessen, Leo Co. 940 N. Y. Florists' Club 943 Oechslln, Ernest. 924 Ouwerkerk, P. ...9'22 Palmer, W. J. & Son 936 Park Floral Co.. 936 Parshelsky Bros.951 Peirce, E. Allan. 950 Pennock - Meehan Co 941 Penn the Plor- is,t 937 Pierce, F. 0 951 Pierson, A. N....924 Pierson, F. R. Co. 931-938 Pierson, C-Bar Co 952 Plant Food Co., 20th Century. ..949 Plantlife Co 949 Poehlmann Bros. 932-940 Pulverized Ma- nure Co 949 Page Quaker City Ma- chine Co 951 Randall's Flower Shop 937 Rayuor, 1. M 931 Reed & Keller... 942 Reid, Edw 940 Reliable Squab Journal 948 Renter's 938 Rice, M. Co 937 Roehrs, .1. Co. ...931 Roland, Thomas. 924 R o I k e r, A. & Sons 923 Rosery, The 936 Sander & Son... 931 Schiller 938 Schling, Max 937 Schultheis, A. ...924 Schwake, Chas. & Co 923 Sheridan, W. F...942 Sliarp. partridge & Co 951 Siebrecht, Geo. C 942 Siggers & Sig- gers 951 Skidelsky, S. S. & Co 935 Small, J. H. & Sons 937 Smith, p. J 942 Smith & Co., E. D 924 Smith & Hemen- way Co 932 Smith, W. &T.C0.922 Smyth, Wm. J... 936 Stamford Seed & Nursery Co.935-938 Page Stearns, A. T. Lumber Co. .. .951 Storrs & Harri- son 924 Stumpp, G. E. M.936 Stumpp & Wal- ter Co 948 Totty, Chas. H..922 Thorburn, J. M. & Co 935 Traendly & Schenck .942 tinlted Refriger- ating & Ice Machine Co. ...939 Valentine, J. A... 936 V 1 c k's , James Sons 935 Vincent, R., Jr., & Sons Co. 923-935 Van Assche, F...951 Wants, For Sale.950 Ward, R. M. & ■ Co 924 Warendortf, A. & Co 936 Weber, F. C 937 Welch Bros 940 Whittler & Co., W. B 922 Wood Bros 924 WoodrutC, S. D. & Son 935 Woodrow & Mar- ketos 940 Young, A. L 942 Yoting, John 942 Young & Nugent.936 Zinn, J. A 937 Zvolfinck, Ant. C.935 For BUYERS' DIRECTORY AND READY REFEREIICE GUIDE, See Pages 944, 945, 946, 947 924 HORTICULTURE June 27, 1914 Miscellaneous Stock A few Items every florist needs. For complete list send for catalog No. B. Send ns your list of wants. r!Al,ADII7U ESCULENTtrai — Good bnlbs with sound centers: 5 to 7 In. circum- ference, $2.00 per 100; 7 to 9 In. circumference, $3.00 per 100; 9 to 11 In. cir- cumference, $6.00 per 100. BEGOKIA, TUBEROUS BOOTED— Bulbs large from one of Belgium's best grow- erir Single Separate colors, $2.50 per 100, $22.50 per 1000; Single Mixed colors $2 25 per 100, $20.00 per 1000; Double Separate colors, $4.50 per 100, $40.00 per 1000; Double Mixed colors, $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. GLOXINIAS— Fine sound bulbs In separate colors, $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. BHODODENDBONS— A fine lot of hardy sorts, In plants full of buds and with good foliage, 18 In. high, 8 to 12 buds, $9.00 per doz. ; 24 In. high, 12 to 14 buds, $12.00 per doz. AZAXEA MOLLIS- Bushy, well budded plants, 15 to IS In. high, $35.00 per dozen. DUTCHMAN'S PIPE— Arlstolochia Sipho, tops 4 ft. long, a grand vine for shade and cold exposure, $3.50 per dozen, $25.00 per 100. MAGNOLIA— Fine well budded plants, with ball of earth, burlappcd; all varie- ties White Pinli and Red, 4 to 5 ft. high, $1.50 each. Stellata or Halleana, early star shaped white, 21^ to 3 ft. high, at $1.50 each. ENGLISH IVY — Two or more shoots, 3 ft. long, $12.00 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co. Painesville, O. RNS I All the varieties. Sturdy little slock, onsarpassed qaalitj. Any quantity, selection as ordered ASPLENIUM NIDUS-AVIS Largest^Stock of Young Plants in America A. M. DAVENPORT, WATERTOWN, MASS. We have ARAUCARIA EXCELSA by the thousand. New crop just arrived from Belgium, all started up, and right for sale now. Good value for your money. 5% in. and 6 in. pots, 3, 4, 5 tiers, 40c., 50c., 60c., 75c., 11.00, $1.25, $150. GLAUCA and ROBUSTA COM- PACTA, 6 in., 7 in. pots, $1.00, $1.25, $1.50, $2.00. CASH WITH ORDER. Godfrey Aschmann Importer and Wholesale Dealer in Araucarias. 1012 W. Ontario SL, PHILADELPHIA. PA. POINSETTIAS ORDER NOW FOR PRESENT DELIVERY TRUE TYPE THE LARGE BRACT KIND, shipped you In 2%-lnch Paper Pots. No soil lost in shipping. PRICE, $5.50 per 100; SoO.OO per 1000. A. Henderson & Co. 369 RIVER ST., CHICA'GO. CYCLAME Best strain in existence. 4 incli $35.00 3 inch 50.00 4 Incli 76.00 FERN DISH FERNS S3.50 per 100 &30.00 per 1000. Boston Ferns Whitman! Extra Strong 6 incH^ 50c each. ERNEST OECHSLIN Madison St and Gale Ave., RIVER FOREST in. J. M. Keller Co., Inc. DECORATIVE PLANTS OF HIGH QUALITY Fifth Ave. and 65th Street, Brooklyn and Whitestone, L. I., New York THOMAS ROLAND, Nahant, Mass. Headquarters for Sturdy New England Grown Dish Ferns, Geraniums and Spring Bedding Plants Quality High Prices Right JOHN Mckenzie, North Cambridge, Mass BOSTON FERNS 2y. 2 1-2 in; in $3.00 per 100. '"• $30 1000 $5 per 100. $40 per ROOSEVELT, 1000. WHITMANI COMPACTA 2 1-2 in. $5 per 100 $40 per 1000. 250 at 1000 rates. All sold up to tile last of July. H.H.BARROWS&SON,Whitnian,Mass Palms, Ferns, Decorative and Foliage Plants Orders taken aow for IMPORTED AZALEAS On hand a splendid stock of Ferns in leading sorts. Also Cocos, Asparagus for Jardinieres. A. LEUTHY & CO. Pirkios Street Nnrseries RosDndale. — Bestoi, Han. LILY BULBS RALPH M. WARD & CO. 71 MURRAY ST., NEW YORK When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE. CHRYSANTHEMUMS AH the Best Commercial Kinds Including Pompons, Anemones > Single and Early-flowering. Kind- ly let'us quote your requirements. ELMER D. SMITH & CO. ADRIAN, MICH. CHRYSANTHEMUMS — ROOTED CUTTINGS — John Shrimpton, Nagoya, Fatty, Unalia, Chrysolora. $3.00 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. Early Snow, Glory PaclBc, Harry May, Jennie Nonin. Moneymaker, Major Bonnaffon, I'olly Rose, Pacific Su- preme, Robt. lialliday. Smith's Ad- vance, White Bonnaffon. $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. Wood Brothers FISHKILL, N. Y. Natural— Four Standard Grades. Colored — Twenty Standard Colors. We are headquarters — always carry sereral hundred bales In stock. Can ship any grade In any quantity at a moment's notice. Bale (225 lbs.) lots or leas. Write for prices and terms. McHUTCHISON & CO. ™!ic}K^'»^ 17 Murray St., NEW YORK CARNATIONS F. DORNER & SONS CO. LA FAYETTE, IND. A. N. Pierson, Inc. CROMWELL, CONN. Bedding Plants and Roses ROBERT CRAIG CC. P>SE», PALMS, and Novelties in Decorative Plants. HARXET aid 4Stll STREETS. PHILAOELPIIA, PA. HYDRANGEA CUTTINGS, very Strong and well rooted. In 2V4-lnch pots; Avalanche, Bouquet Rose, $6.00 per lOO; General de Vlbraye, Souvenir de Chantard, Radiant, $8.00 per 100. LILT OF THE VALLEY, cut, I can furnish you all year around. First-class, extra selected valley, $4.00 and $3.00 per 100. Cash or satisfactory reference. ANTON SCHULTHEIS, ""tTjT.t'- June 27, 1914 HORTICULTURE 9S5 NOTES OF CULTURE OF FLORISTS* STOCK ( <)M>rCTEn BY ^*Ar.%p.^a^A.eU Questions by our readers In line witli any of tlie topics presented oa tills page will be cordially received and promptly answered by Mr. Farrell. Such communications should invariably be addressed to the otflce of HORTICULTURE. Care of Violets. To keep violets that are under glass in good condition will require lots of attention from this on. If there is any crop that requires to be kept strictly clean during every stage of their growth it is the violet. They should be gone over every week and all diseased or decayed leaves removed. Keep the soil open and sweet by fre- quent and shallow cultivations. Give a good syringing early in the morning on fine days so as to allow the foli- age to become dry before night. When the short and dark days come give all the air you can day and night until winter sets in. Be always very careful in water- ing, looking over the beds at first to detect the dry spots which can be watered. About the first week in August give them a mulch of cow manure and half soil, put on about three-quarters of an inch which will help to feed the surface roots which start after this date. Cibotium Schiedci. During the summer this fern will need lots of mois- ture both at the root and in the house. Go over them at least twice a day in bright weather. Do not keep the house too humid as it makes them very soft, but on the other hand when giving ventilation give it so that no cold currents of air will strike them. While these ferns like shade they do not want it too heavy. Shading, niire times out of ten, is overdone with all kinds of ferns. Where these ferns are quite pot-bound now is a good time to give them some liquid feeding. There is noth- ing better than cow manure. You can place about a bushel of cow manure in a barrel that holds about 50 gallons of water and let it stand for about two days. If this is too strong, dilute it some. They can get this about once a week, and you will be surprised at the great good this will do them in every way. Ferns tor Ferneries Where you do not raise your own stock now is a good time to buy those that have been once transplanted. They can be kept over winter in 3-|-inch pots. It is de- sirable to have a good plant in as small a pot as possible. When received put them on a bench on which is spread at least one inch of sand or coal ashes, so that they are not continually drying out. Keep them lightly shaded and the atmosphere should be kept moist all the time. Go over them three or four times a day in order that none dry out. Primulas. It is always better to have the primula pots plunged. Wlien this is done they will not dry out near so quick as otherwise. Have the sashes raised both top and bot- tom at least eight inches so they can have plenty of fresh air and keep the sashes shaded so the foliage will not bum. It pays to have the sashes all removed from four o'clock in the afternoon until the next morning at about nine o'clock, when the sashes can be put on again. Some growers use lath shading, except when they run into a rainy spell. It is always well to go over these plants at least three times a day to see if any may need water. Give them a nice spraying overhead once a day. As they grow they will want spacing to prevent crowding. Seasonable Repairs. If you take note you will find that the most pros- perous growers are always those who put their houses in proper shape before the cold weather. There will be lots of bench building or repairing,, with an increased use of cement. Even at the liottest time of the year, the florist always finds plenty to do. It is hot work these torrid days but cloths can be laid over the roof to make it more tolerable. There 'is nothing worse than leaky and draughty houses. Give a general inspection as to painting, puttying, and other repairing. Repair- ing ventilators may be necessary. Do it now and — by the way — be sure that they are kept well oiled, so that they run easily. There isn't a greenhouse that should not have at least thorough cleaning out once a year. Don't put of! cleaning for any reason; the present is the time to do it. There is absolutely nothing to look forward to in two months from now, but work — more of it than we can attend to perhaps, but don't over- look having clean houses. Propagating Scented Geraniums. Where a good stock of scented geraniums to cut from is wanted for next winter a batch should be put in sand now. By keeping them watered and shaded they will soon root. When they are rooted pot into three-inch pots and give some shade until they will stand the sun. Before they get pot-bound they should be planted out on a bencli in a house that runs cool. A Query Mr. .lobn J. M. Furi-ell. ^ j . • near Sir: I shall ureatly appreciate your favor hi advising me as to what time I shall sow mignonette in pots in order to get good plants to plant in benches by the middle of August. Is it time to sow the seeds, now? Is it necessary to have the cyclamen outdoors in frames covered with sashes covered with laths on top, or is the lath covering only sufficient to put over them and the sashes put on at night time? Which fraire is better adapted for cyclamen, a deep or shallow one'' . _ ' A SUBSCRIBE!!. MIGXOXETTE. In reply to A Subscriber I would say that he should sow his seed in pots just as soon as he can, in order to have them fairly good size by the middle of August. You can sow about four seeds in a three-inch pot and keep moist and shaded until they come up, when they should have full sun. but never allowed to dry out. CYCLAMEN. It is not necessary to have sashes on your cyclamen in frames all the time. These sashes should always be near at hand in case of a heavy thunder stonn, or a continued heavy rain. You can put them on at night if you want to without any harm by leaving them raised top and bottom 6 to 8 inches. Keep the lath covering on during bright, sunny days. Cyclamen likes to be well up to the light so deep frames are not advisable. Mr. Farrell's next notes wUl be on the following: Crotona; Hydrangeas; Planting Carnations; Mignonette for Winter Flowering; Orchids; Keeping Down the Weeds. 926 HORTICULTURE June 27, 1914 HORTICULTURE VOL. XIX JUNE 27, 1914 NO. 26 PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY HORTICUTURE PUBLISHING CO. 11 Hamilton Place, Boston, Mass. Telephone, Oxford 392. WM. J. STEWART, Editor and Manaeer. .■VDVERTISING KATES: Per ineb, 30 incbes to page $1.00 Discounts on Contracts for consecutive insertions, as follows; One montb (4 times), 5 per cent.; three months (13 times), 10 per cent.; six months (26 times), 30 per cent.; one year (53 times), 30 per cent. Fag:e and half page space, special rates on applicatioD. Entered as second-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— Viburnum Sargentii NOTES ON CULTURE OF FLORISTS' STOCK— Care of Violets — Cibotium Schiedei — Ferns for Ferneries ^Primulas — Seasonable Repairs — Propagating Scent- ed Geraniums — A Query — John J. M. FarreU 925 THE GLADIOLUS— 7)Yi H. Landis 927 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES— American Peony Society- American Association of Nurserymen — Oyster Bay Horticultural Society ". 928 American Rose Society — View in Rose Garden, Hart- ford, Conn. — Illustrated — Lancaster County Florists' Club 929 Westchester and Fairfield Horticultural Society — New Bedford Horticultural Society — Massachusetts Horticultural Society 930 Society of American Florists- — Convention Notes — Sweet Pea Show Philadelphia 931 Club and Society Notes 932 VIBURNUM SARGENTII— Jackson Dawson, Portrait 933 SEED TRADE — American Seed Trade Association- Opening Proceedings at Washington — Secretary- Treasurer's Report — Lester L. Morse, Portrait — Notes 934 OBITUARY— George C. Wiggin— Charles H. Sieck 934 OF INTEREST TO RETAIL FLORISTS: Steamer Departures "936 Flowers by Telegraph — New Flower Stores 937 DURING RECESS— Commodore Westcott's Annual Outing — New York Florists' Club Outing — Annual Picnic Florists' Club of Philadelphia 938 Pitting on the Cap, Arthur A. Xiessen — King Arthur to Flora, Poetry 939 FLOWER MARKET REPORTS: Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Cincinnati, New York, Phil- adelphia, St. Louis 941 Washington 943 MISCELLANEOUS: Gladiolus Snow King — Illustrated 927 Amherst Notes 927 June, Poetry 927 Personal 932 Visitors' Register 932 Washington Notes ■ 933 Catalogue Received 934 Philadelphia Notes 936 Chicago Notes — New York Notes 943 News Notes 948-950 Greenhouses Building or Contemplated 950 New Corporations 950 Patents Granted 950 Bulb prices advanced We are informed that the Holland Bulb Growers' Association have decided to mark up bulb prices for export ten per cent all along the line. There does not appear to be any plausible reason for this as there is an abundant crop and the Dutchmen should not be surprised if their action is interpreted by the trade as due simply to avariciousness and as furnishing a fresh evidence of the truth of the century-old saying that "The characteristic fault of the Dutch Is giving too little and asking too much." The enormously increased demand here for Darwin tulips has had a stimulating effect on the price of that specialty but on the other lines of bulbs no such excuse is apparent and a natural consequence will be that the trade will resent the advance and reduce the amount of their purchases accordingly. An unwelcome revival According to Deutsche Gartner Zietung dried and dyed iiowers and grasses are being revived as a fashion in Gei'many. We recall the time some thirty-five years ago when this sort of material had a very large sale in this country in loose state or arranged in baskets of various styles. That fashion we imported from Germany and much of the goods came from Ger- man sources. We can also recall still further back, and to some extent ever since, the custom of decorating the mantels and walls of the "best room" of the New Eng- land country cottage with vases and wreaths of dried flowers. The latter were bright amaranths, helichry- sums, honesty, and a few of the native grasses of most the flowers cultivated by the housewife in the home garden each year. We can see a pretty sentiment in thus preserving through the long dreary winter these fadeless souvenirs of the summer time and they make a pretty and appropriate adornment of the rural home, but the revival of the use of the gaudy commercial stuff referred to in our German contemporary, as floral deco- ration in places where fresh flowers and plants are ap- propriate and available in abundance for every purpose, we should regard as a misfortune and a reaction much to be regretted and discouraged. The spring planting season is now The florist can pretty well over. An entire cleanup set the pace of the stock in the houses and frames is out of the question. There are always some remnants left over. We have always felt sorry to see these little batches of pot geraniums, cannas, heliotropes, etc., standing or lying topsy-turvey, neg- lected and baked in the hot sun, to be later thrown away, when, in many instances, there was vacant roorn in abundance outside where they might be tastefully planted out and made to add materially to thel external appearance of the florists' place. It pays to make the surroundings of any home — and particularly the home or business establishment of a florist — beautiful and at- tractive by a profuse setting of flowers and verdure and to keep it scrupulously neat as an impressive object les- son which cannot fail to exercise a tremendous influ- ence upon the local demand for such goods. Whole towns are made beautiful or otherwise and their at- tractiveness or repulsiveness as places of residence de- pends very much upon the care or neglect shown in the matter of home environment. The good example of a few will quickly inspire emulation and imitation aid the man who can most effectively set the pace is the local florist. June 27, 1914 HORTICULTURE 9i7 THE GLADIOLUS. By Ira H. Liindis, Paradise, Pa. The gladiolus is becoming more de- servedly popular each year, with its beautiful flowers of such wonderful lasting qualities placing it above many other cut flowers. By merely trim- ming a small portion of the stem away each day the same bouquet will last over a week. It may be had during a long blooming season by different plantings at intervals of two weeks from the time the frost is out of the ground until July 1st and you may en- joy their beauty for ten or twelve weeks. This flower succeeds every- where. The gladiolus responds so quickly to good treatment and requires E-d little effort that there can be no ex- cuse for not producing good flowers. According to the varieties the bulbs will produce flowers in from sixty-flve to ninety days. Well rotted stable ma- nure is one of the best fertilizers and should be spread over the land in the fall and plowed the following spring. Plant from three to four inches deep, the larger bulbs the latter depth. The secret of growing good flowers is thorough cultivation. In nearly all parts of the country artificial watering is unnecessary provided a dust mulch it, kept on the surface to conserve the moisture. Stir the surface as soon as fit after each rain and give frequent cultivation. A sunny situation and not planted close to buildings is best. In cutting gladiolus the greatest satisfaction is obtained by cutting the spike when the first bud opens and al- low the flower to develop indoors. Every bud will open and more perfect coloring will develop than would be possible if left in the sun. Cutting the spike when the first bud opens is also a benefit to the bulb as the strength of the foliage is required by the bulb to develop the next year's growth. For this reason always allow two or more leaves to remain. About the latter part of September or after the first frosts appear the bulbs should be taken out of the ground and allowed to dry several hours in the sun, however the more drying or cur- ing there is done the greater the loss of vitality and only enough drying should be practiced to free the bulb of surplus moisture contained in the skin or husk so that there will be no ten- dency to mould. The bulbs can be stored in shallow boxes safely in a jeasonably dry air at a temperature of ?.2 to 40 for almost an indefinite period. GLADIOLUS SNOW KING. AMHERST NOTES. With the close of the college year, the regular work in the floriculture department has ended. Many of the students specializing in floriculture have good jobs for the summer. The students are greatly in need of prac- tical training, and the department does what it can to place them (the students) with good gardeners and florists during their vacation. Of the seniors who have graduated, G. A. Reid is with Mr. F. C, Littleton, Mamaroneck, New York, as assistant manager of the estate: Miss S. J. Strange will teach gardening and ele- mentary horticulture: A. S. Thurston is with Mr. A. H. "Wingett at Lenox. Of the juniors. F. E. Allen is with Mr. W. N. Craig, Faulkner Farm, Brookline: W. L. Doran on the estate of J. P. Morgan. Newport: W. H. Has- kell on the market garden farm con- nected with the college: A. E. Wilkins .S'.Now Kim,, the Whitest White This beautiful gladiolus novelty will be introduced next season by John Lewis Childs of Flowerfield, N. Y. It is destined to be of great value to florists as it is a good forcer and the flowers are of good substance. An im- portant characteristic of Snow King is that the flowers stay white and do not turn pink with age as most white varieties do. and E. S. Wright will work in the floriculture department under Pro- fessor Nehrling's instruction: W. H. Hatfield will have charge of the Hill- crest Farm boys, Miss M, R. Case, Weston. One of the special features of the commencement program of the Massa- chusetts Agricultural College was the sophomore senior hop in the armory on Tuesday evening, the sixteenth. The hall was decorated very elabo- rately. The decorations displayed an English formal tea garden. It showed a well defined, well-planned scheme, for it changed a bare, flat, dingy armory into an artistic and pleasing tea garden, where could be found ter- raced-pergolas in which were pools containing aquatic plants and gold fish: a garden house which was very much a part of the whole, not a sep- arate unit: a pavilion made artistic with sprays of Asparagus plumosus: and a walk, edged with sod, which led around the hall. To be sure of complete balance of the many related parts, a hemlock tree was well placed in a corner, the boughs of which shaded one side of the house. The material in use was hydrangeas, peonies, bedding plants, English ivy, gernamiums and bay trees, W. H. H.\tfield. JUNE! Koses pink and white and crimson, Roses dwarf and ro.ses tall. Wet with dew, or warm with sunshine. N'od within my garden wall! Droning bees, and darting fireflies, Butterflies and birds in tune, Happy children, laughing, lilting. Tell thy presence, lovely .Tune! At your breath the buds of May-time Burst from bondage, opening wide, Balmy winds that sing of summer Cool and play ou every side. Days ablaze with golden sunlight! Silent nights, and crystal moon! Month of Koses, Love and Promise — Oh, to keep thee, gracious June! Our Dumb Animals. 928 HORTICULTUKE June 27, 1914 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES AMERICAN PEONY SOCIETY. Address of President B. H. Farr Be- fore the Society in Chicago. The year has been rather one of rest from the activities of previous season, gathering together our re- sources and materials preparatory to the publication of the society's book on the Peony, to which end we have been steadily working for some years. The season has been a most trying one, the intense heat making it un- usually difficult to hold flowers in good form for any length of time. It is again demonstrated that a peony show must depend principally upon the local growers for its success, and. while the possibility of holding fljaw- ers in cold storage and shipping long distances for exhibition has been amply demonstrated, the great mass effect which is so necessary for an at- tractive show must come from purely local growers, and the peony growers of Chicago and vicinity who have brought In such great quantities of blooms have made the present show the success it is. It is unfortunate that as a cut flower commercially, the peony is in most localities considered only as a Memorial Day proposition. Millions of them are sold at high prices be- fore, and millions almost wasted after that day. No flower keeps better when properly handled, and no flower makes so fine a show for the cost as the peony, for all decorative effects, and there seems to be no good reason why they should not be eagerly sought for and used for all pur- poses during their season, from the earliest to the latest. It seems to be largely up to the retail dealer to push the peony more, and to educate and stimulate their use, by making more of an effort to handle a better class of stock in better shape. Among the amateurs the peony con- tinues to increase in popularity, the demand for the better and higher priced varieties being always greater than the supply, with prices as a con- sequence tending to increase rather than decrease. Occasionally I have heard it said that the American Peony Society is made up of commercial growers whose interest in the peony is a purely selfish one. How far from the truth this is will be seen by look- ing over the membership list, of whom over two-thirds are exclusively ama- teurs. Among those remaining who are classed as nurserymen or florists only a few may be said to be in the peony business. The ma;ority of those members who are classed as be- ing in "the trade" are amateurs so far as their interest in the peony goes, their collections being grown largely as a hobby because of the per- sonal interest they take in the flower and for their own gratification. Last year through the completion of the work at Cornell and the sale of the remaining plants, the way was opened for the publication of the so- ciety's official work on the Peony. The material is ready, but in order that there might be as few errors as pos- sible, it was thought better to wait until after another blooming season had passed, in the hope that any ex- isting errors might be detected, and descriptions of additional varieties ob- tained. This book is to be published by the society as a whole and not by a few members, and that all members might assist circulars were sent to all with a lot of questions and request that all look over their bulletins care- fully, study their plants in bloom and send in to the committee any infor- mation, criticism or suggestion, and it will be taken for granted by the com- mittee that those not heard from ac- cepted and approve of the commit- tee's work. During the past year, permanent planting at Cornell has been largely augmented by the addition of varie- ties not previously to be found there, so that now most of the varieties de- scribed in the Bulletins may be seen and studied there by anyone inter- ested. The season at Ithaca is very late, and a similar collection for the South and easily accessible, was sug- gested, and last year the United States Government agreed to co-oper- ate with the American Peony Society in the establishment of such a collec- tion at the Arlington Experimental Grounds at Washington, D. C, a place visited yearly by many thousands of people. Negotiations are now in lirogress along the same line as the collection of the American Rose So- ciety at the same place. While this matter was acted on favorably by the society at its meeting last year, I de- sire to give the members present at this meeting an opportunity to ratify that action and their willingness to give this place their active support, as this collection will have to be made up by contribution of plants from the members individually. Another subject that was talked of last year, and which should receive fuller consideration, is the advisabil- ity in view of the great distance be- tween the East and West and the dif- ference in blooming time of Northern and Southern plants, that the society holding its business meeting at but one point might be officially repre- sented in exhibitions at two or more points, in conjunction with other hor- ticultural societies. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. Report of John Hall, Secretary. To the Members of the American As- sociation of Nurserymen: It is a pleasurable, but at the same time a sad duty that falls to your sec- retary every twelve months when we are assembled in convention. Pleas- urable in the recollection of the inci- dents which have sprung up in the extensive correspondence he has had with members; pleasurable also in the realization of reasonably favorable re- sults in the canvass for new member- ships and patronage for the Badge Book. Of course there is the memory of strenuous pursuits of those wnose responses were tardy — exasperatingly so. sometimes — experiences softened only by the thought that these same delinquents were having a good pack- ing season and were then busily en- gaged, like myself, in the pursuit of collections. When the time came to close the forms for the printer, we even ventured to assume the respon- sibility of entering the renewals of some members who had ignored our numerous reminders and appeals. There was satisfaction, however, in these cases, in receiving the thanks and apologies of the delinquents when they honored my drafts. I have hinted that there is also a sad feature in connection with the sec- retary's report, and that is the chroni- cling of the visits of the Death Angel among our membership. Our own be- loved Longfellow wrote: "There is no flock, however watched and tended. But one de.id Iamb Is there! There is no fireside, howsoe'er defended. But has one vacant chair." July 4. 1913, Mrs. F. W. Kelsey, wife of F. W. Kelsey, Orange, N. J. August 18, 1913, Charles M. Hooker. Rochester, N. Y., aged 81 years. We were able to get a brief notice In the 1913 Proceedings and shall hope to make more extended notice in the next issue. November 4, 1913, John Rice, Ge- neva. N. Y., aged 70 years. In January last, at Siasconset, Mass., Mrs. John Craig, widow of the late Professor John Craig. Jan. 15. 1914, W. S. Leonard, Hilton, N. Y. Financial Statement of Secretary John Hall. RECEIPTS. 1913. June 19. Balance in bank and on hand $ 125.40 Dec. 15. Memberships and other sources 71.00 1914. June 16. Memberships, advts. for Liadgfe book, &c 2,880.75 $3,077.15 DISBURSEMENT.^. 1914. April 22. Pd. Peter Youngers, treas.$ 196.40 May 27. Pd. Peter Youngers, treas. 2,200.00 June 16. Pd. Peter Youngers, treas. 599.60 Balance 81.15 $3,077.15 OYSTER BAY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. The annual exhibition of this society was held in the Fireman's Hall, Thurs- day, June 18, and was a great suc- cess. The roses, sweet peas and pe- onies were in fine condition. The win- ners were as follows: H. P. roses, B. Stern, gard. W. Robert- sen ; H. T. roses, E. F. Whitney, gard. Jas. Duckbam ; 3 varieties H. P. roses, white, .^- Straus, gard. Michael O'Neil; pink, F. N. DouMeday, gard. F. Gale: 6 H. P. roses, white, Mrs. C. L. Tiffany, gard. F. Kyle: pink, Chas. Moyses ; any other color, F. Kyle: 3 H. P. roses, white, pink and any other color, all won by Chas. Moyses; 6 Teas, white, pink and any other color, won li.v W. Robertson; 3 Teas, white, F. Gale; pink, Chas. Moyses; any other color, F. i;ale; climbing roses, Jas. Duckham; vase climbing roses, John A. Garver, gard. J. I.orisick. Hardy flowers, 1st John Lorisick, 2nd A. June 27, 1914 HORTICULTURE 929 Walkor: Delphiniums. 1st Joliii Lorisicl;, L'lui F. Kyle; Swwt Williuni iiud Disiitalls, .T:is. Diii'lili.-nii ; ('aniii:uiiil;i, Tolin Liu'lsicl; ; (i varit'lii-s Swccl I'cas, \V. Kol>ei-tsou : rallies, MicliacI D'.Xcil ; hoiiiiuet of luirdy flowiTs. h.-irdy fiowiTinf; slinibs and spi^ci- mcn Nc|)hrnlcpis. .Icilin I.orisick : si.ccina'n tVrn. any variety, .1. T. lustani: t'uliatre plant, .iDliri I.orisick ::> plants of Uriliids in tlower, ,Iolin T. Iimmni; specimen Ilvdran- yeas, I'". Kyle; Iie;ronia. .Tolm I.orisi sprays each: 1st, D. G. Eeid. Sweet peas, 6 varieties, 15 sprays each: Mrs. A. A. Anderson; 2nd, Mrs. C. A. Gould, Green- wich, Conn., gard. W. H. Waterenowskl : 3rd, Mrs. F. A. Constable. Sweet peas, 'i varieties, 15 sprays each : 1st, Mrs. C. A. Gould ; 2nd, Eobert Grunnert. Basket of sweet peas arranged for effect: 1st, Mrs. Wm. G. Nichols: 2Dd, H. Darlington. Vase of sweet peas arranged for etfect: 1st, Mrs. A. A. Anderson:' 2nd, Wm. Shillaber. Vase of Iris: 1st, Mrs. J. E. E. Rees; 2nd, H. Darlington. Vase of lilies : 1st, Eobert Mallory. Vase of moss roses, special prize: H. Darlington. Pair of palms: 1st, Mrs. F. A. Con- stable; 2nd, Mrs. A. A. Anderson. Speci- men palm: Mrs. G. F. Chamberlain; 2nd, Mrs. F. A. Constable. Foliage plant other than palm: 1st, Mrs. F. A. Constable; 2nd. John I. Downey. Pair hydrangeas: 1st, Chas. Mallny; 2nd, G. D. Barron. Speci- men hydrangea: 1st, John I. Downey. Among the winners in the vegetable classes were Adrian Iselin, Jr., New Eochelle, gard. Joseph Tiernan; H. F. Shoemaker, Eiverside, Conn., gard. James Maclean ; Arnold Sehleet, Saugatuck, Conn., gard. Edmund Lawrence; J. A. Topping, Greenwich, Conn., gard. V. Lagerstom ; Mrs. Albert Crane, Stamford, Conn., gard. Alex. Geddes. The judges were Wm. Duckham, Wm. Scott, W. H. Waite and Chas. H. Totty. P- W. Popp. NEW BEDFORD HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. The third annual peony exhibition of the New Bedford Horticultural So- ciety held in the Library Building on Wednesday, June 17, was a marked success notwithstanding the most trying season experienced in years. An open winter coupled with the na- tural freezing and thawing occasioned by fluctuating temperature and an almost entire absence of snow took much of their strength, while a very fickle May and June caused many buds to blast or mature in two or three days. In some cases the late flowering varieties were going by and the mid-season flowers were not really open. Through the centre of the hall was a long table entirely devoted to peonies the principal exhibitors being E. J. Shaylor of Auburndale with sev- enty-five beautiful specimens for ex- hibition only, of the latest varieties, and J. H. Hathaway, an amateur grower of this city with about the same number, conspicuous among which were fine specimens of Japanese singles. Among Mr. Shaylor's exhibit were to be seen four of his seedlings which do credit to any hybridizer, viz., Georgiana Shaylor, a lovely cream color with peach shadings; Francis Shaylor. creamy white with yellow stamens between the rows of petals; a red seedling strongly resembling Adolph Rousseau, but darker and richer in color, and one resembling Mme. August Dessert only much lighter in tone. The writer recently visited Mr. Shaylor's farm and was convinced that he had seedlings de- veloped and developing which would take rank with any of Europe's best, the most notable being Mary Wood- bury Shaylor. This is doubtless his finest production to date and ranks with Lady Alex Duff. The other principal exhibitors were D. F. Roy. "The Moorings" Marion, who secured the Henry F. Michell silver medal for the best collection; James Garthly, gardener for the Rog- ers' estate, with a fine bank of peonies and roses not in competition, and Wm. Keith, gardener for T. M. Stet- son with a large table of foliage and flowering plants which made a fine setting for the flowers. J. H. Hathaway and Wm. F. Turner were awarded bronze medals for their general exhibits and W. F. Turner was first and J. H. Hathaway second in the class for six distinct varieties. W. F. Turner also took first for vase of .lapanese peonies, one variety and first for vase of Japanese in variety. J. H. McVicker beat all competitors in the class for six reds with excel- lent specimens of Armand Rousseau. F. G. Tripp was winner in all classes for three of a kind and specimen blooms and deserves much credit as his space is very limited. He had seven first prizes to his credit. W. F. TUKNKR. MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTUR- AL SOCIETY. The annual peony exhibition was held in Horticultural Hall, June 20th and 21st. While some doubt was felt, owing to the backwardness of the sea- son, of its success it certainly com- pared favorably with those held in former years. The flowers displayed were all of good quality and kept well and nearly filled the large hall. The Mt. Desert Nurseries and R. & J. Far- quhar & Co., made an exceptionally good display. Following is a list of the awards. Herbaceous Peonies, twenty named va- rieties, double, one flower of each :* 1st, A. H. Fewkes; 2nd, James McKissock ; 3rd, T. C. Thurlow's Sons Co. Ten varieties, double, three flowers of each : 1st, T. C. Thurlow's Sons Co.; 2nd, A. W. Preston; 3rd. .Tames McKisi50ck. Specimen bloom, double: 1st, A. H. Fewkes; 2nd, James McKissock. Twelve varieties, single, one bloom of each: 1st, T. C. Thurlow's Sons Co. Twelve varieties, Japanese single: 1st, T. C. Thurlow's Sons Co. Six double varieties, white: 1st, Dr. C. S. Minot; 2nd, James McKissock ; 3rd, T. C. Thurlow's Sons Co. Six double varieties, rose pink: 1st, James McKissock. Six double varie- ties, salmon pink: 1st, T. C. Thurlow's Sons Co. Six double varieties, crimson: 1st, T. C. Thurlow's Sons Co. Six double varieties, any other color : 1st, A. W. Preston. Twenty-five blooms, double, white or blush: 1st, H. F. Chase: 2nd, A. H. Fewkes: 3rd, Wm. Whitman. Twenty-five blooms, double, pink or rose: 1st, T. C. Thurlow's Sons Co.; 2nd, T. C. Thurlow's Sons Co. : 3rd, James McKis- sock. Twenty-five blooms, double, red or crimson: 1st, T. C. Thurlow's Sons Co.; 2nd. Wilfrid Wheeler. Twelve named va- rieties, double, one flower of each, for non- commercial growers only: 1st, C. S. Minot; 2nd. Wm. Whitman; 3rd, A. W. I*re.ston. Twelve blooms, pink, for private sardeners only: 1st, Wm. Whitman. Twelve blooms, white, for private gar- deners only: 1st, Wm. Whitman; 2nd, A. W. Preston. Twelve blooms, red, for private gardeners only: 1st, Wm. Whit- man : 2nd, Wm. Whitman. Gratuities: Wellesley Nurseries, Wm. Whitman, T. C. Thurlow's Sons Co., J. K. Alexander, A. W. Preston, A. H. Fewkes, peonies: Wm. Whitman, hybrid roses; and Kalmia latifolia: Lowthorpe School of Horticulture, Sweet Williams; Eastern Nurseries, Old Town Nurseries; Peren- nials : T. C. Thurlow's Sons Co., Mrs. E. M. Gill, Mrs. M. W. Chadbourne, cut flow- ers. Silver Medals: Charles S. Minot, for Peonv Mrs. Charles S. Minot; E. & J. Far- quhar & Co., Peonies; Mt. Desert Nur- series, for Eremuri and herbaceous flowers. Certificate of Merit: Wheeler & Co., three specimens of Dendrobium formosum, summer-flowering variety. Honorable Mention : .Jackson Dawson, Rose Baby Dawson ; Charles S. Minot, Peony E. " T. Jackson ; Jackson Dawson, collection of seedling roses. June 27, 1914 HORTICULTURE 931 <| i\ it < <\ 4 i\ i] <\ <\ <\ <\ MYDRAINIOEAS EXTRA LARGE PLANTS IN TUBS AND BARRELS FOR SUMMER FLOWERING We make a specialty of bydrangreas, and have a very large stock of plants which have been kept hackward and nhich are now just beginning to set buds. They are in Hne shape for shipment, and will bloom from June to August. Plants are heavily budded, and are exceptionally good value. We have always made a specialty of large hydrangeas for summer-blooming, and we never had such a fine stock as we have at this time. We have a very large stock, especially of the plants in barrels, and can supply carload lots. Fine plants in tubs $2.00 and §3.00 each. Extra fine specimens in balf-barrels $5.00. $7.50 and $10.00 each. R. F=>l£RSOIM OOIVI !RV"rO>A/IM-OIM-IHl.JDSOIM, IM E ¥^J\ IM Y ;>A/ YORK SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS Department of Plant Registration. Public notice is hereby given that as no objection has been filed against the registration of the Geranium Gen. Funston by Peter Henderson & Co., 35-37 Cortlandt St., New York City, same becomes complete. As no objection has been filed to the registration of the Rose Climbing American Beauty by The United States Nursery Co.. (S. W. Crowell, Man- ager), Roseacres, Mississippi, same be- comes complete. John Young, Sec'y. June 26, 1914. CONVENTION NOTES. A well attended meeting was held Tuesday, at the Parker House, Boston, of the local executive committee and plans of preparation relative to the program of sports for the coming S. A. F. Convention in August, were dis- cussed. Aside from the local members, there were present John Young, sec- retary of the society and Chas. E. Critchell. national chairman of the committee on sports. Vice-president Patrick Welch presided. Chicago to Boston. The Chicago Florists' Club has ar- ranged for the President's Special, Chi- cago. Niagara Falls, Boston, leaving Chicago. Sunday, August 16, at 8.00 P. ftl.. Toledo 1.20 A. M.. Cleveland 5.55 A M. President Wirth of the Society of American Florists will leave Chicago, Sunday evening, August 16, on special tiain over the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railroads, LaSalle street sta- tion, at 8.00 P. M. with the Chicago Florists' Club and others desirous of joining the convention party. This train is due at Niagara Falls Monday noon at 12.04 o'clock and several hours will be spent there, the party leaving again at 3.50 P. M. the same day and due in Boston. Tuesday, Au- gust 18, at 7.05 A. M. The fare from Chicago to Boston and return is $30, good for 30 days. Berths, Chicago to Boston (one way) lower, $5.50; upper $4.40. The foregoing rates apply only to Boston and return. Many extended tours and side trips may be arranged returning on application to local trans- portation agents at equally low rates, including New York, Philadelphia. Boston. Thousand Islands, Hudson River, etc. All members of the Socie- ty of American Florists and their friends from points north, west and south of Chicago, who wish to join the president's party at Chicago should i^ecure tickets reading over the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railroad and New York Central, Chicago to Boston and return. Reservations will be made on appli- cation to G. K. Thompson, 100 South Clark street, Chicago, 111., telephone Randolph 5300. who will cheerfully Fupply all other information regarding this trip. W. L. Palinskt. a. Miliar, M. Barkeb (Chairman), 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. III.; Transportation Com- n-.ittee Chicago Florists' Club. SWEET PEA SHOW PHILADEL- PHIA. Considering the warm weather we have had, the display of sweet peas on the 23rd, held under the auspices of the Philadelphia Horticultural So- ciety, was very creditable, although not as extensive as we have often seen on other occasions. The chief prize winners were Ellis, Pepper. Frazier, McFadden and McKean. All the prizes were donated, the donors being Dreer, Michell, Waterer and Bodine. A nice display of hardy perennials was an at- tractive adjunct of the show. SACRIFICE^TOiMAKE ROOM FOR MUMS 2000 iVj inch Egg Plants N. Y. Improved: 1500 3Vi. inch Sweet I'epper Bull Nose; 3000 2M: inch Stone and I'ondero-sa Tomato; all at $1.00 per 100: $8.00 per 1000. 2y^ inch I^obelia t'rystal Palace in bloom: 2V^ inch Ice Pinks (mesembryantliemum) in bloom : 2Hr inch Single Petunias, as- sorted ; 'i^j inch Sweet Sultans ; Late Branching Asters, assorted; 3Mr inch Calen- dulas ; Zinnias ; (oleus, all kinds ; at $1.50 per 100. Cannas Henderson and Vaugban; Salvia Bonfire: at $:J.OO per 100: 3 inch pots. Cash with order, please. I. M. RAYNER. GREF:XP0RT, N. Y. Flowering, Decorative and Vegetable Plants In abundance Always on Hand. See cor Display Advertisement in "Horticulture," May 23rd, Page 708. Correspondence Solicited. ALONZO J. BRYAN Wholesale Florist, WASHINGTON, N. J. OFROMIDS Established Plants and Freshly Imported Julius Roehrs Co- Rutherford, N. J. 1 HE AC O CK'S K E, N T I A5 ^^I^^H^^r^X i JOSEPH'^HyA^Ont'cOMPANY WYNdOTE. PA. CATTLEYAS Finest Collection in 5 Years TRI.\N.4K — 1 ir^t li) Sluatli. Earliest to I'liiwer. Full formed sheath. Perfect Leads. Heavy Foliage. MEXUEtll — Condition Perfect. Dormant Leads and splendid leaves. LABI.\T.4 — I-'ine I'lants, Semi Established. .Vuy size. Send for prices. FREEMAN ORCHID CO. FALL RIVER, MASS. ORCHIDS FRESHLY IMPORTED We have UDi^Tcked the followlni; lu fine conditiou. CATTLEYAS: Fercivaliiana, Gasltelliana, speciosissimu. DENDRO- BIU.MS: Formosuni, Wardianuin, noblle, densiflorum, Schuitiii. VAND.*S: Co«r- ulea, Bateniannii, Luzonica, Imsehootiana. PHALAENOPSIS: amabilis, SchUlerlana. Spatho^lottis plieata. Write for Special List No. 66. LAGER & UL'RRELL, Siuumlt, N. f. ORCHIDS Larg»it Importart, Exporter*, Crown and Hybridist* in the Woild 5ANDER, 5t. Alban s, England and 358 Broadway, Room 721 NEW YORK CITr 932 HORTICULTURE June 27, 1914 Here are Three New 'Mums You Ought to Grow ALICE SALOMON. Pure wliite. Larger tlinu Cliadwick, easy to grow. Really to nit Outolier 10 to Octo- l>er 23. Rooted Cuttlims, .fT.OO per 100; 2^2-111., $9.00 per 100. CHIEFTAIN. A pinli deseriliert by tlie E. (I. Hill Co., CiOLUEN S.iLO.MON. A sport of Ali<-e Salomon. The same iu every respei't except iu color. wLieb is as its n;iine implies, a i^olden yellow. Rooted cintiims, $20.00 per 100; 2Vi-iu., .$22.00 per .100. We believe that the above 'mums are valuable additions to the lists of commercial varieties and recommend them as such as a PinU Bomiaffoii ready to cut about 10 days earlier tlian Engueliard. Rooted cut- tin.i;s, $12.00 per 100; 2ii-iu., $li.00 per 100. Also Have in Quantity the Following Varieties ..">0 per ORDER TODAY. ICMI; Si;. Oil |>er !i:>;.00 per 1000. iictobcr Frost, Lyu- lOlise Papworth, loiio: Tiui- Hoc.ted ( iillins>. •J',i-in., *:S.OI) per 100 WHITE — Smith's .\(lvan<( uooil Hall. Clias. Razer , othy I-;aton I R. t'. ouly). Chadwick ( R. C. only). YELLOW — riirysolora. Crocus. Boiiuaffou, Yellow l^at(tu. Raniapo. I'INK — McNiece. En^rueiiard. It. K. Loeben, ^land liean, Well's Late Pink. BRONZE— O. II. K.alin. Pompons Konted Cuttings, per per 100 .\lv.i. Helen Newberry. Kenunit. Big Baby, Baby, IMI :\A/ SIIMGI_I MENSA 'I'liis is the splendid white that attracted sn nuicli attention at the Fall Flower Shows ;iiid is considered the best single white in I he market lor ■iit flowers or plants. WHITE— Waco. RED— L.igravere. YELLOW — Krut, Skibo. Jlad_ Klondike, Quiuola. PINK— Nellie Ely. Alvin.i. liRONZE — M.Kbnii Lapi.iii'. :\Irs. Bell. Rooted Cuttings, $8.00 per tOO, 2'/i T Singles Mrs. .John lisber — Light pink. Dark Pink — Single. Parkinson — Single yellow. PAULINE .inch, $10.00 per 100 his variety sported with ns. It is a dark iiirle bronze, very attractive and is n dcndid grower. i>rder now of these and • II will not be disappointed. at the start is the (dieapest in th for producing the best there is to I give the iiurchaser the best that o Ci-owcrs are always on the lookout for qua BE.ST PL.4NTS TH.AT MONEY C.\N Bl Y'. Clowcrs an 1. When buving plants it is always best to seiaire your " had. You cannot get any better stock than that wlii. r long years of experience enable us to do. lity rose stock. They realize that the best stock from people that have a reputation li we are offering, for we always aim to CSFR.AF-T'EI ■;'/i;-in. IMiints. Pink Killarney. White Killar- ne.^-, -Milad.^, Killarney Queen. .Mrs. .\aron Waril. Mrs. Taft (Bult;arieor .Antoine Riioire), Richmond, .Mrs. Geo. Shaw- yer, at $12,110 per 100: $100.00 per 1000. Mrs, C'lias, Russell, grafted. 21/i-in.. at $l.').0O per 100; $1'20.(K) per 1000. Killarne.v Brilliant, grafted, 2V,- in., at $30.00 per 100; $2.50.00 per 1000; :?i/,-in.. $.S.5.00 per 100; $:i00.00 per 1000. F90J ;i .-in. hints Kicliniond. J'-.-in.. S!IO.OII per lllllll; :;i..-iii., $rjIrs. Ward, Mrs. Geo. Shaw.ver, Milady at .'Ss..-,!! per 100; $75.00 per 1000. Rieliniond at $7 per 100; $6.5.00 per 1000. Bulitarie, :iVi-in.. .$S..50 per 100; $75.00 per 1000. BEAUTIES 3-inch Si;. (Ill per mil: .^.-..-•oo per 1000. lieady to ship. .\11 first class stock. 2-in. Beauties are all sold. Orders will be taken for cut bald; benched plants, when these are on hand, for White Killarne.>", Mrs. Ward, Double I*ink Killarney and .Melody, at $5,110 per 100; $-10.00 per 1000. Beauties at $6.00 per 100; .$.55.00 per 1000. These prices are in effect now; '■i'/c for cash in 10 days. POEHLMANN BROS. CO. (ox 127 IVIORTOIM GROVE, PERSONAL, P. Joseph Lynch of Xew Castle, Ind., has been nominated for Congress. Harold Joseph Patten, son of M. A. Patten, Tewksbury, Mass., and Miss Josephine N. Millett, were married on June 10. -Will Asseck, of the W. C. Smith Floral Co., St. Louis, broke his arm last week slipping on the floor during the morning rush. P. A. 'Ward, tor several years en- gaged in the nursery business at Cleburne, Texas, has removed with his family to St. Cloud, Minn., where he will represent a wholesale nursery firm. C. Thorley Bridgeman and Roger Lane Bridgeman, sons of .W. Bridge- man, with J. H. Small & Sons, New York, sailed on the St. Paul. June 12th, for England, thus spending their va- cations from college and school. Several hundred guests prominent in greater Boston were present at the marriage of Mildred Evelyn Baker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Madison Mayall Baker, of 10 George street, Chelsea, Mass., and George Herbert Grey, son of Thomas J. Grey, the vet- eran seedsman, of 19 Jefferson ave- nue, Chelsea, .Mass., Tuesday evening, June 23. CLUB AND SOCIETY NOTES, The Rochester Florists' Club at their last meeting decided to dispense with the Flower Show this coming fall. It means so much work and time that it is the unanimous opinion of all to wait until another vcar and then make a big show. The Chicago Florists' Club have completed their plans for a picnic July 19, at St. Paul's Park, Morton Grove. Round trip only 30c. Trains leave Chicago 9.35, 12.40 and 1.50, return 5.35, 6.50 and 10.15. Dancing, games, etc., with prizes will fill the program. Base ball at 3 P. M. Milwaukee flor- ists and their families are guests. I More Red Devil Cutters Used Annually Than All Others Combined Send 6c. for aainpls N«. 024 and Booklet iO styles, and understand why. SEND FOB BOOKLET ANT- HOW, SMITH & HEMBNWAT CO,, . . 1oli<-.\ anti iiiteiiliiint to disseuiiiiate only the vt-ry i-huicfbt strains of Uoweriug seeds (or .im.n Advantages." which subject also brought forth consider- able comment. He favored the sell- ing seeds by weight instead of by measure as is the present method on account of the great variation in the different kinds of seeds and because of the fact that many new methods have been adopted for cleaning seeds. There appears to be many phases to this question and under present con- ditions the advocated change would prove .i-evolutionary. The Govern,- ment measures its seeds on the basis of the bushel unit, farmers consider the value of seeds on the basis of how- far a bushel or a quart can be sown, and more important yet is the fact that all of the present seed catalogues are based on the bushel unit. In the afternoon a reception was tendered to the ladies who accom- panied the delegates, in the parlors of the hotel, by the ladies of the Washington contingent, and later they, together with the male members of the large party as guests of the Washington Chamber of Commerce, Lester L. Morse were taken in automobiles for a sight- seeing trip around the city. The entertainment features of the convention are in the hands of F. W. Bolgiano, G. Edward Schultz, Robert E. Mann, .lames P. Coon, Frank Camp- bell, all of Washington, D. C, and .John W. May. of Alexandria, Va. SECRETARY'S REPORT— 1913-1914. Total memliorsliip reported. 1913 176 New members added total 7 Re.signations 1 Dropped from the rolls 2 Total losses 3 Leaving a net gain ol 4 Total membership at present, includ- ing 2 honorary ISO TREASURER'S REPORT. RECEIPTS. Balance on hand as re- ported June, 1913 $1,282.77 Dues received 2,465.00 Initiation fees . .' r. 150.00 Interest 54.60 Sale of codes and dis- claimer cards 4.36 $3,956.73 DISBURSEMENTS. Counsel's retainer $1,500.00 Secretary's salary 400.00 Committee expenses 327.11 Stenographer's services . . . 116.45 Printing 242.57 Stamps and stationery.... 30.95 Dues to Wholesale Seeds- men's League 25.00 Refunds 55.00 Office incidentals 4.3S Badges 38.75 Total expenditures 2,740.21 Cash in banks 1,216.52 $3,950.73 C. E. KENDEL, Sec.-Treas. June IS, 1914. MICHELL'S FLOWER SEEDS sow NOW CALCEOLARIA % Trade Trade Pkt. Pkt. Grandiflora, Tall Mixed.. $.60 $1.00 Dwarf 60 1.00 CINERARIA Grandiflora, Prize Dwarf. .60 1.00 •' " Med. Tall .60 1.00 James' Giant Strain 60 1.00 PRIMULA CHINENSIS Alba MagniBea 60 1.00 ChisHick Red 60 1.00 Duchess 60 1.00 Holborn Bine 60 1.00 Kerniesina Splendens 60 1.00 Rosy Morn 60 1.00 Prize Mixture 60 1.00 Primula Obconica Gigantea I>ila<-ina, Lilac .50 Kemiesina, Crimson .50 Rosea, Pink .50 Alba, White .50 H.vbrida. Mixed ,50 .Also all other Seasonable Seeds and Supplies. Send for Wholesale Catalogue and Price List HENRY F. MICHELL CO. Flower* Seedl Specialists ' 518 Market St.," Philadelphia, Pa. SEED TRADE NOTES. The Pittman & Harrison Company, Sherman. Tex., have purchased prop- erty on Cherry street on which they will make additions to their milling and warehouse facilities, and remodel their entire building. The president of the New York Produce Exchange has appointed Wm. Jacot, chairman, Marshall H. Duryea, Ernst Wehncke, O. W. F. Randolph and Charles Wimmer as a committee on seeds tor the ensuing year. OBITUARY. George C. Wiggin. George C. Wiggin of Sharon, proprie- tor of extensive vegetable forcing houses, died on June 18 at the Massa- chusetts General Hospital from injur- ies receiv'Kl in hfing run over by an auto truuk on the Easton road on the dny before The automobile was oper- ated by W. O. Dixon of Waltham. Both Wiggin's legs were crushed. CATALOGUES RECEIVED. Naples, Italy. — M. Herb. General catalog of bulbs and seeds for fall sowing. Charles H. Sieck. Charles H. Sieck, proprietor of the florist business of Charles E. Smith & Co., Baltimore, Md., died at his residence, 216 Warren avenue, June 10th, after a long illness, aged 49 years. He was formerly employed by Charles E. Smith until he took over the business, continuing it under the old name. He is survived by his wife. June 27, 1914 HORTICULTUEE 9S5- NEW and RARE PLANTS FROM CHINA It is not too late to order these recent introductions as we have nearly all ot the varieties pot-grown for planting now. Catalogue with complete descriptions on request R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO. 6 South Market Street, Boston, Mass. STRAWBERRY PLANTS POT GROWN New and Standard Varieties. Ready for Shipment June 15th Write for our midsummer Price List mailed free BURNETT E SEEDSMEN 98 Chambers St., NEW YORK PEAS, BEANS, RADISH ) ^^„„^„ ,„, ^^ ^^^ and all Garden Seeds ( LEONARD «6-23« W. KI«^«^ STREET. CBICAOO CO. ONION SETS Write for Prices Place your order now for Ayres' Wintei Flowering SWEET PEA SEED S. BRYSON AYR.es CO. "Renovjned Sweet Pea Specialists" SUNNT8LOPB, INDEPENDENCB. MO ORDERS SOLICITED The Lily Without a Peer MEYER'S T BRAND Fonnosums GIGANTEUMS Maltifloium CORP. OF CHAS. F. MEYER 99 Warren St.. New York JAMES VICK'S SONS SEEDSMEN ROCHESTER, NEW YORK "FLORISTS' SEEDS" Write for import prices on bulbs. VEGETABLE PLANTS CABBAGE— Jersey & Chas. Wakefield, All Heart. Early & Lnte Flat Dutch, and otlier varieties at 2nc. per 100; 75o. for 500; $1.00 per 1000; 10,000 and over at 85c. per 1000. LETTUCE— Grand Rapids, Boston Mar- ket & Big Boston, 20c. per 100; 75c. for 500: $1.00 per 1000. Cash with Order. R. VINCENT, JR. & SONS CO. White Marsh, Md. New Price List of My Winter Flowering Spencer Sweet Peas WIEL SOON BE OUT If you are interested in this line, send your name ANT. C. ZVOLANEK I Lompoc, CaL | New Crop Seeds FOB FLORISTS AND MARKET GARDENERS. SALVIA — Bplendens, Bonfire. ASTERS— All varieties. VERBENA— SWEET PEAS. Send list of wants. Stamford Seed & Nursery Co., 43 Atlantic St. STAMFORD. CONN. I. W. Edmundson, Mgr. M. W. Williams, Sec'y California Seed Growers Association, Inc. Growers For Wholesale Dealers HAN JOSE CALIFORNIA NEW CROP SEEDS FOK FLORISTS Ank for 1914 Catalogues Joseph Breck & Sons Corp. BeedHmeii 47-54 No. Market St.. BOSTON. MASS. All Seeds and Bulbs sold by Thorburn are always of the very highest qual- ity and true to name. ASPARAGUS TUBEROSES PlumosuB Nanus Per 1.000 1,000 S2.00 5,000 1.76 10,000 1.06 Dwarf Double Pearl Extra Inrse •!■• $7. SO per lOOO "The most reliable seeds" 63 Barclay St. NEW YORK, N. T. J. BOLGIANO & SON WHOLESALE FIELD AND GARDEN SEEDS Establuhed 1818 tVrite For Our Low Prices LIGHT, PRATT and ELLICOTT ST9, BALTIMORE, MD. "SEEDS WITH A LINEAGE" Seeds with a generation of finest flowers and vegetables back of them— carefully selected— reaUy tested. Write today for CataloE. CARTER'S TESTED SEEDS, Inc. 166 Chamber of Commerce Bldg. Boston. Mass. Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA BLUE LIST OF WHOLESALE PRICES MAILED ONLY TO THOSE WHO PLAN! FOB PROFIT. S. S. SKIDELSKY & CO. BULBS, PLANTS and SEEDS 1218 Betz BIdg., Philadelphia Catalogue on application GARDEN SEED BEET. CARROT, PARSNIP. RADISH and GARDEN PEA SEED In variety ; also other Items of the short crop of this past season, as well as a full line of Garden Seeds, will be quoted you upon application to S. D. WOODRUFF & SONS 82 Dey St.,' NEW YORK and OBANSE, CONN. 936 HORTICULTUEE June 27, 1914 JOHN BREITMEYER'S —SONS— Cor. Broadway and Gratiot Aves. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs . . . High Grade Cut Blooms We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio. Indiana and Canada. Uembers Florists' Telegraph DeUvery Association. HESS & SWOBODA FLOR.ISTS \ Telephones ISOl and L 158t 1415 Farnum St., OIVIA.MA, NEB. CLEVELAND A. GRAHAM & SON 5523 Euclid Ave. Will take good care of your orders Ulcmlnrs of F. T. D. Associatiqn. WILLIAM J. SMYTH Cor. Michigan Ave. and 3l9t St.> CHICAGO, ILL. {Member Floristn' Telegraph Delivery Asso.) We ship to all points in Illinois and Iowa. PkHes Aldine 880 Aldini 881 Xldine 882. SAMUEL MURRAY Kansas City, Mo. 913 Grand Ave. Member of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery. All Ordtrs Given Prompt and Caraful Attention ^■" Park Floral Go. J. A. VALENTINE Pres. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. DENVER, COLORADO Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue, N. Rochester PhoDc 506. Long Dist. Bell PhoDc 2/S9 Members Florists Telegraph Delivery "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 Warren, R. I. — James Rodger, for- merly of Barrington, has purchased the Vernon street greenhouses and will enter the retail business. St. Louis, Mo. — The Vandevoort's Floral Department Store last week bought five acres of land in the coun- try and upon this they will build this summer several greenhouses to grow plants tor tlieir own use. r ■IH>ll Southampton. .luly M Atlantic Transport. .Miiini'Wiiska, .\, Y.-Lnnilcni . . .,1 nl v 4 MiiinelialiM. N. Y. -London Tnlyll Cunard. SI. I'liul, N. Y. St, Louis, N. Y. ("nrnnia. Boston -Liverpool. ....7nne .30 .Viinit;iui:i. N. Y. -Liverpool... ..Tuly 1 Ivernia. X. Y. -Mediterranean ..July 1 French. Mexiro. X. Y. -Havre Inlv 4 La Lorraine, X. Y -Havre July ,s Holland-America. liotterdani, N. Y. -Rotterdam, .Tune .30 I'ot.sdam, N. Y, -Rotterdam ... .July 7 Hamburg-American. Amerika. Host on-IlanilmrfJ:, . .June .30 I'res, Lincoln, X, Y.-llanili'g. ,.Tuly 2 Viiterland, N. Y.-Ilnmlinrg:., , ..luly 7 Leyland. Canadian. Boston-Liverpool. ..Tuly 4 Bohemian, Boston-Liverpool. .July 11 North "German Lloyd. K. \\'illieliii II. X, Y. -Bremen., June ^'.o B.-irttarossa. X. Y. -Bremen .Inly *J I'rinzess Irene, N. Y,-Medit"n...Tuly 4 KroiipV, \\'ilirim. X. Y.-B'm'n . July 7 Red Star. Kri>onla ml, Vaderland. X Y.-.\ntwerp,.. .July 4 S„ Y...\nt\verp July 11 White Star. I Hiiltic. N. Y. -Liverpool July < )i'..;iiiii-. X. Y.-SoiitIi:impt0 by the committee." It was not my intention to be humorous. I only tried it once, and I was set upon so severely, that I will not very soon venture to try it again. I claim no accomplishments in that direction, not any more so, than it is possible for a Scotchman to appreciate. I have had the pleasure of attending several of the Florists' Club Outings, and if there was anything being done- June 27, 1914 HORTICULTURE 93» WEDDING ACCESSORIES These Cuts Show Three of Our Latest Novelties Which We Term BRIDESMAIDS' RESTING BASKETS See Nos. 3, 4 and 5 in our Cata- logue. And there are others, See Catalogue pages as follows ; Page 29, Kneeling Stool ; Page 98, Shoulder Bridal Baskets No. 330; Page 97, Aisle Post No. 405 ; Page 95, Shepherd's Crook No 307, Directoire Staff No. 308, and Empire Staff No. 309. Get Busy With These Now is the Time No. 4 H. BAYERSDORFER &. CO. ^h^ Pl^ris-ts' Su|3|3ly M^us^ o-f .Ann^r-lcsa 1129 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pa. in excess, it was certainly not the pushing of business. Mr. Watson re- fers to someone in the trade, in his article, as a Curbstone Peddler, but I have never met that man at any pic- nic; in fact, that man would be too mean to allow himself to be separated from the price of a ticket. What is really meant by the above quotation is, that for half a day, we should lay aside all thoughts of business, and in the fullest sense of the word enter into the spirit of the tun. Why make comparison between a half day's out- ing and the nurserymen's convention? At a convention, to make it a success, it is necessary to mix business and relaxation. A three or four-day ses- sion of all business, or all relaxation, would be monotonous. But why, Mr. Watson, make such a far-fetched com- parison! Surely we had expected KOMADA BROS. Manufacturers of all Kintw»iww»mAivm»W¥W»w< THE BEST LETTERS FOR FLORIST'S USE THOSE MADE BY THE Boston Florist Letter Co. «6 PBAKL ST. BOSTON N. F. McCartbT. Mgr. Block Letters, $2.00 per 100. Script Letters, ¥3.00 per 1*0. Order direct or boy from your local • apply dealer. InNlht on having tbe BOSTON Inscriptions, Emblems, etc. Always In Stock. BUY BOSTON FLOWERS N. F. McCarthy & co., 112 Arch St., 31 Otis St. BOSTON'S BEST - HOUSE Wired Toothpicks Manufactured by W.J.COWEE, Berlin, N.Y. 10,000.... tl-75. 50,000.... $7.50. Sample free For sale by dealers. E.G.HILLCO. Wholesale Florists RI^IHIN/IOIMC3, IIM^. ^l«>ase mentltiD Hortlcnltare when wrltlns AOBERT~J. DYSART PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT AND AUDITOR .Simple methods of correct accounting especially adapted for florists' use. BOOKS BALANCED AND ADJUSTED Merchants Bank BaildinE 40 STATE ST. BOSTON Telephone Main S8 POEHLMANN BROS. GO I Supply of Best Cat Flowers all the Year Around 72-74 EAST RANDOLPH ST., CHICAGO. If IntereNted, send on your name and addresN for our weekly price list. WELCH BROS. CO. AMERICAN BEAUTY. KILLARNEY. RICHMOND. MARYLAND AND ALL THE SUPERIOR ROSES. ULY OF THE VALLEY. CARNATIONS. ORCHIDS BEST PRODVCED 226 Devonshire Street, Boston, Mass. WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS — t^"*"^ •''^^^ -Per 100 TO DEALERS ONLY Roses Am. Beauty, Special " " Fancy and Extra No.i Killarney, Richmontl, Extra *' " Ordinary .... Hillingdon, Ward, Sunburst, Extra " " " Ordinary Maryland, Taft, F.,\tra. " " Ordinary Russell, Shawyer Carnations, Fancy " Ordinary Cattleyas Lilies. Longiflorum . - .' Lily of the Valley. Snapdragon Gladioli Corn Flower M ignonette . Daises, white and yellow Sweet Peas Gardenias Adiantum Smilax . . Asparagus Plumosus, Strings (loo).. " " & Spren. (loo bchs.) . ■ CINCINNATI June 15.00 8.00 4.00 2.00 4.00 2.00 4.00 2.00 8.00 3.00 2.00 3.^0 25.00 20.00 12.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 3.00 1.50 50.00 12.50 4.00 4.00 6.00 ■35 to 3';.oo to .50 1. 00 15.00 50.00 50.00 CHICAGO June 22 20.00 15.00 8.00 6.00 2. 00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 30.00 20.00 12.00 8.00 4.00 10.00 35.00 8.00 3.00 3.00 4 00 .40 1.00 ■50 15.00 40.00 ^5.00 1.50 1. 00 1. 00 18.00 50.00 50.00 BUFFALO June 32 ~ ~to' PITTSBURG June 22 25.00 15.00 8.00 6.00 3.00 6.00 5.00 3.00 10.00 6.00 5.00 3.00 2.50 1.50 1.00 1.00 50.00 40.00 10.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 •75 2.00 30.00 20.00 15.00 8.00 5-00 8.00 5.00 8.00 5.00 2.00 1.50 50.00 to.oo 4.00 7.00 ■so •50 40.00 35-00 4.00 1.50 1,00 1.25 15.00 60.00 50.00 20.00 15.00 6.00 6.00 2.00 6.00 2.00 4.00 2.00 25.00 18.00 6.00 2.00 4.00 6.00 3.00 3. 00 t.oo 60.00 10.00 4.00 4.00 to 6.00 1.50 .50 40.00 to 40.00 to 1.25 30.00 50.00 50.00 William F. Kasting Co. \A/Holesal< 383-387 ELLICOTT ST. loris^s BUFFALO, N. Y. Telephone SSfiO Madison Square WOODROW & MARKETOS WHOLESALE Planfsmen and Florists 37 and 39 West 28tli St., NEW YORK CUT FLOWER BOXESI JEDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA. PA. EDWARD REID WHOLESALE FLORIST 1619-21 Ranstead St., Philadelpbia, Pa. CHOICE 8EA0TIES. ORCHIDS, VALLEY, ROSES and all Seasonable Varieties of Cut Flowers MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, inc. WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS Conslt^nments Solicited Hardy Fancy Fern Our Specialty 38-40 BROADWAY, DETROIT, MICH June 27, 1914 HORTICULTURE 941! Flower Market Reports Frevailins conditions in BOSTON tlie market this week are fairly good, the buoyancy of prices being held by the usual June weddings. Roses are somewhat scarce, white being exceptionally so. Sweet peas are to be had in abundance and while carnations are plentiful the qual- ity is poor. Lily of the valley is sell- ing well and the supply equals the de- mand. Trade is more on the BUFFALO upward course and business is more on a satisfactory basis, the receipts have shortened up considerable, but there is still a large quantity of carnations, in which a part are of inferior grade. The rose supply has shortened and good roses, especially white, are scarce. A good supply of lilies and peonies, the latter have nearly come to their end. Weddings are quite noticeable, the de- mand has been good on lily of the val- ley and bridal flowers. The coming week will see a good many weddings and with school commencements, a busy week is looked for. At some seasons of the CHICAGO year, trade this week would be counted as dull, but in comparison with the weeks just passed, it is considered fairly good. Local demand for wedding flow- ers keeps the market cleaned up of much stock that would hardly stand shipping, as well as calling for a good many first class flowers. Shipping trade is again good as is evidenced by the visits of the messenger boys to the wholesale houses. For two weeks Poehlmann Bros, have been cutting Mrs. Russell roses from stock made from cuttings taken since the holidays. The roses are on heavy stems, three feet long and heavily foliaged. The flower is so full and fragrant and of so pleasing a shade of deep pink, that John Poehlmann says he is sure his customers will be delighted with it. This is Mrs. Russell's first appearance here, locally grown. First class roses are scarce and good carnations are few. Peonies are selling very well and lilies are seen every where, moving usually at a fair price. The market has plenty of marguerites. Gladioli sales will average up well and lily of the valley Is quite in demand for the numerous weddings. The usual early sum- CINCINNATI mer conditions pre- vail in the market. There is a fair call and just about enough to take care of this demand. Few of the offerings can boast of any real quality, although most all of them are pretty fair. Rose offerings con- tinue to be rather limited and as a result, everything at all fair cleans up very readily. Cuts of the strictly summer roses are still rather small and are not nearly able to take care of all calls for them. Carnations too are limited as to quality and owing to the extremely hot weather, arc lack- ing in quality. Lilies are cleaning up each day. The first of this week they were rather short, but the chances are that this scarcity will hardly last more than a few days and by the end of this week they will again be in a good sup- ply. Gladioli are more plentiful than before and judging from reports the receipts will Increase very greatly in GLADIOLI Splendid long stemmed well flowered spikes, the better varieties. $5.00 and $6.00 per 100 EVERYTHING IN RIBBONS. We carry cine of tlie largest aud most varied stocks lit Ribbons pertaining to the florist busi- ness of any house in the couuntry. If you liave not received one of our new cata- logues advise us aud we will mail you one iniinedi.'ilely. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO. The Wholesale Florists of Philadelphia New York, 117 W. 28tb St. IMiiladelpliia. 10(18-1620 Ludlow St. Washington, 121C H St., N. W. lialtiniorf. Franklin and St. Paul Sts. WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS — TRADE PRICES — Per 100 TO DEALERS ONLY Roses Am. Beauty, Special " '* Fancy and Extra " No.i Killarney, Richmond, Extra " " Ordinary Hillingdon, Ward, Sunburst, Extra.... " *' " Ordinary. Maryl;ind, Taft, Extra " " Ordinary Russell, Shawyer Carnations, Fancy " Ordinary Cattleyas Lilies. Longiflorum Lily of the Valley Snapdragon Gladioli .. Corn Flower , Mignonette Dasies, white and yellow Sweet Peas Gardenias Adianlum , Smilax Asparagus Plumosus, Strings (loo) ** " & Spren. (loo Bchs.) BOSTON June 25 ST. LOUIS ne 22 20.00 15.00 6.00 5.00 2.00 8.00 3.00 8.00 3.00 15*00 2.00 1. 00 30.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 3.00 1.50 •50 20.00 1. 00 15.00 50.00 35.00 20.00 15.00 5.00 4.00 2.00 5.00 3.00 4.00 2.00 1.50 •SO 40.00 8.00 3-00 2.00 5.00 •25 4.00 ■»5 zs.oo 18.00 10.00 6.00 3.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 PHILA June 22 20.00 to 10.00 to 3.00 to 5.00 to 1.00 to 10.00 35-00 15,00 2.00 1. 00 50.00 10.00 4.00 4.00 t.oo .50 5.00 1. 00 to .40 to . ... to 1.25 to 12,50 to 50,00 10 25.00 5.00 2. 00 5.00 1. 00 2.00 2. 00 1. 00 40.00 6.00 2. 00 1.00 3.00 .20 25.00. 15.00 8.00 8.00 4.0c 6.00 4.00 S.QO 4.00 IQ.OO 3-00 1.50 50.00 8.00 4.00' 3.00 8.00 .35- -ZO 4.00 15.00 35.CO 25.00 1. 00 ■75- 15.00 I.CO 20.00 50. OD 50.0c the next fortnight. Sweet peas are in a heavy supply, they have a fair mar- ket. Other offerings include lily of the valley, orchids, peonies, and water lilies. Business is in a much NEW YORK more favorable condi- tion. Stock of all kinds has shortened up and prices have advanced all along the line. Roses, es- pecially white, are in short supply. Lily of the valley are selling well, also carnations and lilies. A little better demand for orchids. All things con- sidered, the month of June will be a very satisfactory one as far as prices arc concf^rued. A recession of PHILADELPHIA stocks is the chief feature of the flower market here the past week. The advancing season of course pre- cludes any lively demand, but prices for the decreased supply are on a more healthy basis. The cool weather has improved quality very much and keep- ing and shipping conditions are much more satisfactory, Lily of the valley is scarce, the calculations of the reg- ular growers having been upset by the warm weather in May and early June. Rose situation is unchanged except a slight improvement in qual- ity and a smaller cut. Carnations are plentiful, but the quality is not near- ly as good except in certain scattered spots. Still some peonies around, mostly from the cold storage. They are fine keepers and give very good satisfaction. Lilium candidum is one of the newcomers and is meeting with a fairly good demand. The lily sit- uation is a little better, fewer and more normal as to price. There's a big differ- ST. LOUIS ence in the wholesale- Hower market this- week from the week previous. Stock became scarce and the trade is quite busy with seasonable work. It's a well-known fact that at this time of the year we depend a great deal on ( Coniitmed on page Q4S) 942 HOETICULTUEE June 27, 1914 H. E. FROMENT Wholesale Commission Florist, Choice Cut Flowers, •7 West 38th St. NEW TOBK Telephones: 2200, 2301, Madison Sqnare. Moore, Hentz & Nash Wholesale Commission FItrists ss and S7 West 26th Street New York telephone No 7SS Uadlson Sqnare WM. P. FORD — Wholesale Florist 107 W. 28tli Street, NEW YORK Call and Inspect the Best Establisliment tn the Wholesale Flower District. GEO. C. SIEBRECHT WHOLESALE FLORIST CONSIGNMENS SOLICITED feOHB{|08 I MADISON SQ.. NEW YORK JOHN YOUNG ^VHol^s^l^ F*loris-t 53 WEST 28th STREET NEW YORK CITY Cotisi^ntents Solicited Phone 7362 Madison Square THE KERVAN COMPANY Fenu. Mosses* WUd Smllax, Galax, Ijeacothoe. Palmetto, Cycas, both fresli cat and prepared. Lsarel, Hemlock, ail Decorating^ Evergrreens. r.i,{ir,l) M.ds, 119 W. 28 St., New York RCED (SL KCLLER 123 West 25th St., New York Florists' Supplies M> nmnufacture all onr Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Werli & Novelties ;iiid are dealers in Decorative Glassware, Growers and Florists* Requisites WILLIAM H. KUEBLER Brooklyn'* Foramott and Bett WHOLESALE COMMISSION HOUSE A Fint CUss Market for >U CUT FLOWERS 28 Willonghby SL, Brooklyn, N. T. M. C. FORD 121 West 28th St., NEW YORK A Pull Line of ALL CUT FLOWERS. Xelephone, 3870 or 3871 Madison Sqnare GEORGE B. HART WHOLESALE FLORIST 24 Stone St., Rochester, N.Y. S Wholesale; «4 S A full line A The UOM Z TEL. 1998 MADISON S< Successor to JOHN I. BATNOB Wholesale Commission Florist ^St^^EVE^l^Igs" ine of Choice Cut Flower Stork tor all purposes. HOME OF THE LILY by the 100. 1000 or 10,000. [IE 49 West 28th St., New York City *1 FOR f lrs a ALBANY CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE THOMAS TRACEY, Mgr. Qn Broadwav, ALBANY, N. Y. WHOLESALE ONLY w,i «iw j, 7 SATE TIME AND MONEY BY SENDING Prices Right. Consignments Solicited. Telephone Connection HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY , THE HIGHEST \/A'9 I C" V ALWAYS GR.\DE OF V M 1_ L. El T ON HAND GARDENIAS, DAISIES, ROSES AND CARNATIONS JAMES McMANUS, mVs'' 105 W. 28th St., New Yor: NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only ROSES AND CARNATIONS American Beauty. Special " '* Fancy and Extra.*- No. 1 KUlamey. Richmond. Extra : " " Ordinary Hillingdon, Ward. Sunburs. Extra . . . - " ■' " Ordinary. Maryland, Taft. Extra " " Ordinary Russell. Shawyer Carnations, Fancy Grade " Ordinary Last Half of Week First Hail of Week ending lune 20 beginning lune 22 1914 1914 15.00 to 25.00 20.00 to 30.00 8.00 to 12.00 10.00 to 15.00 2.00 to 6.00 2. 00 to 10.00 3.00 to 5.00 3.00 to 4.00 .50 to 2.00 .50 to 2. 00 3.00 to 5.00 2.00 to 4.00 .50 to 3.00 ■ 5° to 1.00 4,00 to 5.00 3.00 to 4.00 .50 to to 3.00 .5° to 1.00 to 2.00 to 3.00 1.50 to 2.00 .50 to 1.50 .50 to 1. 00 Centrally Located, The Hub of the Flower Market Section SS and S7 W. 26th Street, NEW YORK Telephone 7062 Madison BADGLEY, RIEDEL & MEYER, Inc. MfHOLESALE FLORISTS, 34 West 28th St., New York Telephones j J^|i I Madison Square CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED —MONTREAL FLORAL EXCHANGE, LTD.— i ORGANIZED FOB THE BENEFIT OF THE CANADIAN TBADK. CUT FLOWERS AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. Home-grown Stock a Specialty. STRICTLY WHOLESALE; NOTHING 101.0 AT RETAIL. Ample reference furnished as to standing and Onanclal ability of ttie compamy. 123 MANSriELO STREET, MONTREAL, P. Q. WALTER F. SHERIDAN Wholesale Conuuission Dealer in CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 133 West 38th Street, New York Telephone— 3532-3533 Madison Square Frank H. Traendly Charles Scbenck TRAENDLY & SCHENCK WKolesale riorists 131 West 28th St., New York Telephones: 798 and 799 Madison Sqnare ConBlgnments Solicited Established 1887. Still Going Strong. J. K. ALLEN OLDEST IN YEARS BUT UP-TO-DATE IN SERVICE tO(i WEST 28TH ST., NEW YORK. Opens 6 A. M. daily. Telephone, 167 and 4468 Mad. Sq. June 27, 1914 HOETICULTURE 94» Flower Market Reports {CfifUinued from page Qli) outdoor stock, but the long-continued dry weather has played havoc with stock. Prices that were low advanced some owing to the scarcity and de- mand— the retailers had a lot of work for school commencements and late weddings, also a good lot of funeral work found them short of stock. Roses are poor, so are carnations. Lilies and lily of the valley are fine, also gladioli, Roses are sliort stem- med and flowers poor. Stock has been com- WASHINGTON paratively scarce due to the rapid changes in the weather. There has been quite a drop in the temperature. Roses and carnations are very small and poor in quality with little demand and prices higher than the previous week. The price on gladioli has dropped quite a little. The graduation deco- rations and wedding bouquets have called for a considerable amount of lily of the valley and this flower sold readily. The heavy rains which at- tended the coming of the cooler weather hit the outdoor flowers hard and a much smaller quantity of sweet- peas was brought in from the outlying farms. This condition is desirable from the storeman's view and espec- ially as there was a sufficient quantity of fine Spencer-type to be had. North- ern lilies which have been on the market for some little time now are very good. No one seems to want snapdragon no matter at what price It may be offered. CHICAGO NOTES. Philip J. Foley, president of the Fo- ley Greenhouse Manufacturing Co., has just returned from a business trip covering the territory between Chi- cago and Pittsburgh. Mr. Foley says he found business fairly good with the florists and landed some good green- house orders. D. Scott Geddis, formerly of Chicago and now manager of the floral depart- ment of the Scruggs-Vandervoort-Bar- aey Co., of St. Louis, Mo., while in this city last week, stated that his firm were contemplating building a range of greenhouses, to supply their increasing trade in cut flowers. Bedding season is now about over and the length of the season has been limited. On account of the late East- er, bedding plants had to be held back and just at the time that sales were the heaviest, the wave of mid-summer heat, practically closed the trade. De- partment stores are still offering some plant stock, but florists in general are closing up their books for the season. California redwood is now being used extensively by Chicago dealers in greenhouse materials. P. J. Foley is filling a large r.er cent of his orders now with this wood, where formerly only cypress was used. He states that It Is clearer, of better quality, and costs less. The redwood in Fritz Bahr's new 42 ft. wide houses, at High- land Park, 111. was furnished by Foley. Poehlmann Bros', plant department bears evidence of the growth of the plant business in Chicago. Their plant range has now an addition of 25,000 sq. ft., and every available inch filled. The lath house built a year .ago is more than the name indicates. Glen Island, July 1, 1914 OIM ThHE i4th ANNUAL OUTING AND GAMES OF THE NEW YORK FLORISTS' CLUB $400.00 Donated for Prizes Get your tickets early from A. N. Henshaw, 51 West 28th St., R. J. Irwin, 71 West 2.5rd St., and W. E. Marshall (chairman) 166 West 23rd St., N. Y, Prices of tickets including- everything, Gents $3.50, Ladies $2.50. luveniles between ages of 12 and 16 years $2.00, Children under 12, $1.00. COME AND HAVE A GRAND TIME THE HANDSOME STEAMER " URSULA " LEAVES EAST 24th ST.. 9. 45 A. M. NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only MISCELLANEOUS Cattleyu Lilies. LonBiflonim Lily of the VaUey Snapdragon* ' Gladioli Com Flower Mignonette DaiBes, white and yellow Sweet Pea« (per loo bunches) Gardenias Adiantum Smtlax Asparagus Plumosus. strings (per loo) " *' & Spren (loo bunches). First Half of Wetk beginning June 22 1914 15.00 to S.-i-oo to 2.GO 1.25 to 2.50 2.00 to 3.o» 2.00 to 6.00 .50 to l.OO •50 to 2.00 ■75 to 1.50 1. 00 to 6.00 10.00 to 35.00 •15 to ■75 10.00 to 16.00 25.00 to 35.00 20.00 to 30.00 It is 27 by 150 tt. and is of 1 by 2 inch strips, witli sides and ends enclosed as well as overhead. The house is built with heavy posts and has ad- ditional support of iron pipes set in concrete. All that remains of 3,000 large hanging baskets of Bostons are housed there and the benches are filled with Boston ferns in 5, 6 and 7 inch pots, now so greatly in demand. Personal. \Vm. Kalina, of Norwood Park had his greenhouse badly damaged in the storm Sunday night. Among the Chicago visitors this week was Aug. Mirring of East St. Louis, who has sold his land to the school board and is planning a new range on another site. Mrs. Williams, proprietor of The Al- pha, corner of Randolph St., and Wa- bash Ave., and A. Arends were mar- ried June 13, at the La Salle Hotel, and left for a trip through the West. George Gobel and Miss Ella Schae- fer were married .June 23, at the home of the bride, and left at once for a honeymoon in Michigan. Upon their return they will live at 2219 Washing- ton Ave, Pauline Anderson, of the Poehlmann Eros'. Morton Grove, office, is attend- ing commencement exercises at Ke- nosha, Wis. Her brother, who is in the city oftice will spend the summer in Colorado. George Econoniopolus, proprietor of The Alpha, corner of Adams St., and Wabash Ave., stole a march on his friends and slipped away to West Ba- den. Ind., where he was married on June 16, to Miss Snyder. The wed- ding may be considered as the after effect of his recent attack of appen- decitis, for cupid was busy at the hos- pital where Miss Snyder was nurse in charge. NEW YORK NOTES. John Donaldson and family removed on Tuesday last from Elmhurst, L. I., to their new home at Patchogue, L. I. Alex Donaldson, who has been associ- ated with his father at Elmhurst has taken charge of the greenhouses and will operate them for another year. Secretary John Young, of the So- ciety of American Florists, has been in Boston the past week, attending a conference of the local committees at which Chas. E. Critchell. the S. A. F. chairman of sports was present. Mr. Young is delighted with the progress made with the convention, which now is so well advanced, and intending ex- hibitors should not delay in communi- cating with Mr. Jas. B. Shea at once if they intend to take space in this garden. Chairman Frank H. Traendly of the Transportation Committee is prepared to made reservations for those who in- tend to go with the New York delega- tion and as a very large party is as- sured, applications for staterooms, etc., on the boat should be made at once. The club's annual outing which takes place July 1, will from all accounts bo a record breaker as far as attend- ance is concerned. Chairman Wm. E. Marshall and his committee have carefully arranged all the details to prevent any delay or slip-up on the day the affair comes ofl'. 944 HOETICULTURE June 27, 191* 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 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 R. J. Dysart. 40 State St., Boston. For page see List of Advertisers. AMPEI.OPSIS Ampelopsls Veitehil — Largest stock of 2-year transplanted in the United States. All sizes up to strong 3-ft. plant. Send for prices before placing your order else- where. CHAS. KL.iCK, Hightstown, N. J. APHINE Aphlne Mfg. Co., Mndlson, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. APHIS PONK Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. ARAUCABIAS Godfrey Aschmann, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. ASTERS ASTERS— Strong frame plants, all the best varieties, separate, $2.50 moo; potted plants. -Iv. .J. A. KEENEY, Mcmciugabela, Pa. AZALEAS P. Ouwerkerk, Hoboken, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Leuthy & Co., Roslindale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Otto Helnecken, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. John McKenzle, No. Cambridge, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. For page see List of Advertisers. K. J. Kuyk, Ghent, Belglam. Diamond Collection Azaleas. BAT TREES McHutchlsoD & Co., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. August Rolker & Sons, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. BAY TREES— Standard and Pyramids. All sizes. Price List on demand. JULIDS ROEHRS CO., Rutherford. N. J. BEDDING PLANTS R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. For page see List of Advertisers. John McKenzle, No. Cambridge, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. A. N. Plerson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. For page see List of Advertlserg. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington,' N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. BEGONIAS Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. For page see List of Advertisers. BEGONIAS Lorraine, Cincinnati and B^orence Davenport. 2H in. pots. De- livery from May 15th. JULIUS ROEHRS CO., Rutherford, N. J. BOILERS Kroeschell Bros. Co., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Hltchlngs & Co., New York City. BOILERS — Continued King Construction Co.. North Tonawanda, N. Y. "King Ideal" Boiler. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Burnham Co., New York City. 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., Milwaukee, Wis. BOX TREES BOX TREES— Standards, Pyramids and Bush. In various sizes. Price List on demand. JULIUS ROEHRS CO., Ruther- ford, N. J. BOXWOOD TREES Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. BULBS AND TUBERS J. M. Thorburn & Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Michell's Seed House, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Ralph M. Ward & Co., New York City. Lily Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Boddington, New York City. John Lewis Chllds. Flowerfleld. L. I., N. Y. German Iris and Liliums Henryi and Tenuitolium. For page see List of Advertisers. A. Henderson & Co., Chicago, 111. Lllium Glganteum. For page see List of Advertisers. August Rolker & Sons, New York City. Holland and Japan Bulbs. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Skldelsky & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. Schwake & Co., New York City. Horticultural Importers and Exporters. For page see List of Advertisers. C. KEUR & SONS, HILLEGOM, Holland. Bulbs of all descriptions. Write for prices. NEW YORK Branch, 8-10 Bridge St. CANNAS 108 of the best varieties. Send for new Complete Canua Book, Just out. THE CONARD & JONES COMPANY, West Grove, Pa. CARNATIONS F. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette. Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. CARNATION STAPLE Spilt carnations quickly, easily and cheaply mended. Pillsbury's Carnation Staple, 2000 for $1.00 post paid. I. L. PILLSBURY, Galesburg, 111. CELERY PLANTS Celery Plants, Golden Self-Blanching (French Strain), fine plants, ready now, $2.00 per 1000. Cash. BRILL CELERY GARDENS, Kalamazoo, Mich. CHRYSANTHESrCMS Pophlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. < H1{Y.S.\NTI1E>UMS — Continued Elmer D. Smith & Co.. Adrian, Mich. Chrysanthemum Novelties for 1914. For page see List of Advertisers. Wood Bros., Flshkill, N. Y. Chi'.vsanthemums Rooted Cuttings. For page see List of Advertisers. Chrysanthemums — 50,000 rooted cuttings- and plants from soil; leading market sorts. Write for prices. WM. SWAYNE, Ken- nett Square, Pa. COCOANUT FIBRE SOIL 20th Century Plant Food Co., Beverly, Mas«; For page see List of Advertisers. CYCLAMENS Thomas Roland, Nahant, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. CYCLAMENS from 3 in. pots. Finest strain. Separate colors. JULIUS ROEHRS CO., Rutherford, N. J. Cyclanieu, best German strain, in fine- assorted colors: sood stock out of 2% in. pots at $5.00 per 100. J. H. FIESSER, North Bergen, N. J. DAHLI.\S Dahlias at greatly reduced prices for 1914. Send for wholesale list. Order early. J. L. MOORE, Nortbboro, Mass. Dahlias — 250O field clumps, latest varie- ties, cheap for cash; or what have you to exchange? GEO. H. WALKER, Dahlia BTxpert, North Dighton. Mass. NEW PAEONY DAHLIA John Wanamaker, Newest Handsomest, Best. New color, new form and new habit of growth. Big stock of best cut-flower varieties. Send list of wants to PEACOCK DAHLIA FARMS, Berlin, N.J. DECORATIVE PLANTS A. Leuthy & Co., Perkins St. Nurseries. Roslindale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Robert Craig Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Woodrow & Marketos, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Keller Co., Inc., Brooklyn and White- stone, L. I., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. S. S. Skldelsky & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. DRACAENAS Dracaena Indlvisa, strong, high, 75c. and $1.00 each. Hempstead, N. Y. 7 In. to 4 ft. H. WESTON, FERNS A. Leuthy & Co., Roslindale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. H. H. Barrows & Son, Whitman, Mass, For page see List of Advertisers. Robert Craig Co.. Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. A. M. Davenport, Watertown, Mass. Ferns for Dishes ; Bird's Nest Perns. For page see List of Advertisers. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington. N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. For List of Advertisers See Page 923 June 27. 1914 HOETICULTURE 945 FERNS — Continued John McEenzle, No. Cambridge, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Ernest Oechslln, River Forest, III. Ferns for DIsbes. For page see List of Advertisers. fi:btii.izbbs fOtb Century Plant Food Co., Beverly, Mass. Cocoanut Fibre Soil. For page see List of Advertisers. Pnlveriied Manure Co., Chicago, 111. Wizard Brand Cattle Manure. For page see List of Advertisers. Stumpp & Waiter Co., New York City. Scotch Soot. For page see List of Advertisers. The Piantllte Co., New York, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. Farmers' and Florists' Fertilizer Co., Chicago, 111. Aetna Brand Tankage Fertilizer. ' For page see List of Advertisers. FliORISTS' L,ETTEB8 Boston Florist Letter Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. FLORISTS' SUPPIJES N. F. McCarthy & Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. M. Elce Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Reed & Keller, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. 8. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Wedding Accessories. For page see List of Advertisers. Welch Bros. Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Komada Bros., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWER POTS B. Allan Peircc, Waltham, Mass. Peirce Paper Flower Pot. For page see List of Advertisers. W. H. Ernest, Washington, D. C. Washington, D. C. For page see List of Advertisers. A. H. Hews & Co., Inc., Cambridge, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Hllflnger Bros., Ft. Edward, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. FCNGIKE Aphlne Mfg. Co., Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. OAI.AX Michigan Cut Flower Co., Detroit, Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. GERAiaUMS R. Vincent, .Tr., & Sons Co. White Marsh. Md. For page see List of Advertisers. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. John McKenzIe. No. Cambridge. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. 4,000 S. A. Nutt, 5 cents. G. P. GRID- LEY, Wolfboro, N. H. Geranium S. A. Nutt in bud and bloom, S% in. pots ; good plants. 6e. Cash please. CHAS. H. GREEN, Spencer. Mass. 200 ROSE GERANIUMS from 3-in, pots. Good stuff, 4c. J. A. KEENEY, Monon- gahela, Pa. GLADIOLCS Mlchell's Seed House, Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. GLASS Sharp, Partridge & Co., Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Parshelsky Bros., Inc., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Greenhouse glass, lowest prices. JOHN- STON GLASS CO., Hartford City, Ind. GLASS CUTTERS Smith & Hemenway Co., New York City. Red Devil Glass Cutter. For page see List of Advertisers. GLAZING POINTS H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. Peerless Glazing Point. For page see List of Advertisers. GREENHOUSE BUILDING MATERIAL A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Ncponset, 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. Metropolitan Material Co., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. S. Jacobs & Sons, Brooklyn, N. Y. Lord & Bnrnham Co., New York City. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Frank Van Assche, Jersey City, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Plerson U-Bar Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Metropolitan Material Co.. Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Hitchlngs & Co., New York City. Lord & Burnham Co., New York City. Foley Greenhouse Manuf. Co., Chicago, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. GUTTERS King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda,N. T. King Channel Gutter. For page see List of Advertisers. Metropolitan Material Co., Brooklyn, N. T. Iron Gutters. For page see List of Advertisers. HAIL INSURANCE Florists' Hail Asso. of America. J. G. Esler, S.Tddle River, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. HARDY FEBN8 AND GREEN OOOD8 Michigan Cut Flower ETxchange, Detroit. Mich. For page see List of Advertisers. The Kervan Co., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. HEATING APPARATUS Kroeschell Bros. Co.. Chicago. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Burnham Co., New York City. HELIOTROPES Alonzo J. Bryan. Washington, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS Bay State Nurseries, No. Abington, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. P. Ouwcrkerk, Hoboken. N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. HOT-BED SASH A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset, Mas*. For page see List of Advertisers. Parshelsky Bros., Brooklyn, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Lord & Burnham Co., New York City. HOSE H. A. Dreor, Philadelphia, Pa. HYDRANGEAS F. R. Plerson, Tarrytownon-Hudson, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Anton Schuitheis, College Point, L. I., N. T. For page see List of Advertisers. INSECTICIDES Aphlne Manufacturing Co., Madison, N. J. Aphlne and Fungine. For page see List of Advertisers. Lemon OH Co., Baltimore, Md. Staudard Insecticides. For page see List of Advertisers. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. Aphis Punk and Nikoteen. For page see List of Advertisers. Plantllfe Co., New York City. Plantlife. For page see List of Advertisers. Kentucky Tobacco Product Co., Loals- vllle, Ky. "Nico-Fume." For page see List of Advertisers. Eastern Chemical Co., Boston, Mass. Imp Soap Spray. For page see List of Advertisers. IRIS John Lewis Childs, Flowerfleld, L. I., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. IRRIGATION SPRINKI.EB J. P. Campbell, Jacksonville, Fla. IVIE8 English Ivies, 4 In. to 3 ft., $10.00 per 100. H. WESTON, Hempstead, N. Y. JERUSALEM CHERRIES Jerusalem Cherry, out of 214 in. pots at $3.00 per 100. J. H. FIESSEB, North Bergen, N. J. KEMTIA8 Joseph Heacock Co., Wyncote, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. KIL-WORM AND BklL-WEED POISON Lemon Oil Co., Dept. J., Baltimore, Md. For page see List of Advertisers. LAURUS Laurus Cerasus: Bush, 33c.-$1.00 each; Standards, $7.50-$I0.OO each; Pyramids, $5 00-.$7 50 each. JULIUS ROEHRS CO., Rutherford, N. J. LEMON OIL Lemon Oil Co., Baltimore, Md. For page see List of Advertisers. LILY BULBS Chas. Sehwake & Co.. New York City. Horticultural Importers and Exportera. For page see List of Advertisers. R. M. Ward & Co., New York, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Corp. of Chas. F. Meyer, New York City. Meyer's T. Brand Glganteums. For page see List of Advertisers. LILY OF THE VALLEY Anton Schuitheis, College Point, L. I., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. LHjT of the VALLEY PIPS August Rolker & Sons, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. McHutchlson & Co., New York City. Berlin Valley Pips. For page see List of Advertisers. In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture 946 HOKTICULTURE June 27, 1914 I>IL,Y OF THE VALLEY PIPS— Continued Otto Heinecken, New York City. For page see List of Advertlsei-s. Pettier, Fiske, Rawson Co., Boston, Mass. MASTICA F. O. Pierce Co., New York City. For iiage see List of Advertisers. UISCELLAMEOVS STOCK The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Oliio. For page see List of Advertisers. NATIONAL NDBSERTMAN National Nurseryman Publishing Co., Inc., Rochester, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. NEW AND RARE PLANTS FROM CHINA R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Boston Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. "NICO-FUME" Kentucky Tobacco Product Co., Louis- ville, Ky. For page see List of Advertisers. NIKOTEEN Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. NIKOTIANA Aphine Mfg. Co., Madison, N. 3. 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. Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Framlngham Nurseries, Framingham, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. August Rolker & Sons, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Otto Heinecken, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Manning Nurseries, No. Wilmington, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. 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. For page see List of Advertisers. Sander, St. Albans, England. Importer, Exporter, Growers, Hybridists, For page see List of Advertisers. Freeman Orchid Co., Fall River, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. PALMS, ETC. A. Leuthy & Co., Roslindale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Robert Craig Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Heacock, Wyncote, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. August Rolker & Sons, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Otto Heinecken, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. PEONIES. T. C. Thurlow's Sons, Inc., West Newbury, Mass. Peonies. The world's greatest collection. 1200 sorts. Send for list. C. BETSCHER, Canal Dover, O. PECKY CYPRESS BENCHES A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List ot Advertisers. PHOENIX Phoenix Canariensis, ■ fine large plants. $7.BO-$35.00 each. JULIUS ROEHRS CO., Rutherford, N. J. PIGEON RAISING Reliable Squab Journal, Versailles, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. PIPE AND FITTINGS Kroeschell Bros. Co., Chicago. For page see List ot Advertisers. King Construction Company, N. Tonawanda. N. Y. Shelf Brackets and Pipe Hangers. For page see List of Advertisers. PLANT AND BULB IMPORTS Chas. Schwake & Co., New York City For page see List of Advertisers. August Rolker & Sons, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. McHutchlson & Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Otto Heinecken, New York. 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 TUBS H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. "Riverton Special." For page see List of Advertisers. RAFFIA McHutchlson & Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. REFRIGERATORS FOR FLORISTS Uulted Refrigerator & Ice Machine Co., Kenosha, Wis. United Ice Machines. For page see List of Advertisers. RHODODENDRONS P. Ouwerkerk, Hoboken, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. B'or page see List of Advertisers. Otto Heinecken, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Framingham Nurseries, Framingham, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. For page see List of Advertisers. RIBBONS AND CHIFFONS S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see Ust of Advertisers. ROSES Poeblmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, III. For page see List of Advertisers. P. Ouwerkerk, 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 Abington, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. August Rolker & Sons, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. ROSES — Continued Framingham Nurseries, Framingham. Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. For page see List of Advertisers. Charles H. Totty, Madison, N. J. Rose Mrs. George Shawyer. For page see List of Advertisers. Send for complete list of strong two- year field plants of Choicest Roses. THE CONARD & JONES COMPANY, West Grove, Pa. SALVIAS SALVIA ZURICK, SPLBNDENS — 4 in. 5c., L*% in. 2c. ; good green stuff. J. A. KEENEY, Monongahela, Pa. SEED GROWERS Leonard Seed Co., Chicago, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. California Seed Growers' Association, Sau Jose, Cal. For page see List of Advertisers. Braslan Seed Growers Co., San Jose, CaL SEEDS Carter's Tested Seeds, Boston, Mass., and London, England. "Seeds with a Lineage." For page see List of Advertisers. Joseph Breck & Sons, Boston, Mass. For page see Ldst of Advertisers. J. Bolglano & Son, Baltimore, Md. For page see List of Advertisers. Chas. Schwake & Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Mlchell's Seed House. Philadelphia, Pa. Flower Seeds. For page see List of Advertisers. W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Boston, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. J. M. Thorburn & Co., New York City. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. Leonard Seed Co., Chicago, III. Peas, Beans, Radish and all Garden Seedi. For page see Ldst of Advertisers. Arthur T. Boddington, New York. Quality Flower Seeds. For page see List of Advertisers. S. Bryson Ayres Co., Independence, Mo. Sweet Peas. For page see List of Advertisers. Loechner & Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. S. D. Woodruff & Sons, New York. Garden Seed. For page see List of Advertisers. Ant. C. Zvolanek, Lompoc, Cal. Winter Flowering Sweet Pea Seed. For page see List ot Advertisers. Stumpp & Walter Co., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Burnett Bros., New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Stamford Seed & Nursery Co., Stamford, Conn. For page see List ot Advertisers. S. S. Skidelsky & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Kelway & Son, Langport, England. Garden, Farm and Flower Seeds. James Vlck's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. Florists' Seeds. For page see List of Advertisers. Fottler, Flske & Rawson Co., Boston, Masa. SNAPDRAGONS SNAPDRAGONS— 10,000 Rooted Cuttings, Sliver Pink, Yellow and White, $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. WM. SWAYNE, Ken- nett Sq., Pa. For List of Advertisers See Page 923 June 27, 1914 HORTICULTUEE 947 SPHAGNUM MOSS. Live Sphagnum moss, orchid peat and orchid basket always on hand. LAGER & HURRELL, Summit, N. J. SPRINKLING, IRRIGATING AND WATER SUPPLY OUTFITS Cbas. J. Jager & Co., Boston, Mass. STOVE PLANTS Orchids — Largest stock In the country- Stove plants and Crotons, finest collection. JULIDS ROEHRS CO., Rutherford, N. J. STRAWBERRY PLANTS Burnett Bros., New York City. Pot-Grown. For page see List of Advertisers. SWEET PEA SEED Ant. C. Zvolanek, Lompoc, Calif. For page see List of Advertisers. S. Bryson Ayres Co., Sunnyslope, Independence, Mo. For page see List of Advertisers. TWEMLOW'S PUTTY. Wm. Elliott & Sons, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. VEGETABLE PLANTS R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. For^ page see List of Advertisers. SWEET POTATO ^ PLANTS^^Tl the leading yellow varieties, including Yellow Nansemond, Up Rivers, Big Stem Jersey, Early Golden, and other varieties; 1000, fl.50; 5000 or more, $1.25 per 1000. Prompt shipment. H. AUSTIN. Felton. Del. Cabbage plants, strong outdoor grown; best varieties strong plants : $1.50, 1000. Tomato plants, strong, transplanted, best varieties, $2.00 per lOOO. Celery, strong, trausplantiMl white plume and pascal; $4, 1000. Strong outdoor grown plants, $2.00 1000. Egg Plants, strong potted plants, $1.75 100. Strong transplanted, best ever, $1.00 100. Pepperf*. very strong trans- planted, 75e., 100. All above plants are of leading varieties, and will be packed to carry safely. J. A. KEENEY, Mononga- hela, Pa. VENTILATING APPARATUS The Advance Co., Richmond, Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. Quaker City Machine Co., Richmond, Ind. For page see List of Advertisers. VERSnCIDES Aphlne Mfg. Co., Madison, N. J. For page see List of Advertisers. VINCAS WllUam Capstick, Auburndale, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. VIOLETS Wm. Sim, Clittondale, Mass. Princess of Wales. WEED KILLER Pino-Lyptol Chemical Co., New York City. WIRED TOOTHPICKS W. J. Cowee, Berlin, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. WIREWORK Reed & Keller, New York City. For page see List of Advertisers. Komada Bros., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. Wlrework. Write for our catalogue. HOLTON & 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 page see List of Advertisers. Baltimore The S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., Franklin and St. Paul Sts. For page see List of Advertisers. WHOLESALE FLORISTS— Contlnaed 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. Brooklyn Wm. H. Kuebler, 28 WlUoughby St. For page see List of Advertisers. Buffalo, N. Y. William F. Kasting Co., 383-87 Elilcott St. For page see List of Advertisers. Chicago Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. 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 H. E. Froment, 57 W. 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. James McManus, 105 W. 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. W. F. Sheridan, 133 W. 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. P. J. Smith. 49 West 28th St., N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. Moore, Hentz & Nash, 55 and 57 W. 26th St. For page see List of Advertisers. Charles Millang, 55 and 57 West 26th St. For page see List of Advertisers. W. P. Ford, New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Traendly & Schenck, 131 W. 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. The S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., 117 West 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. Badgley, RIedel & Meyer, Inc., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. Woodrow & Marketos, 37 & 39 West 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. J. K. Allen, 106 W. 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. George C. Siebrecht. 109 W. 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. John Young, 53 West 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. M. C. Ford, 121 West 28th St. For page see List of Advertisers. Philadelphia Leo. Nlessen Co., 12th and Race Sts. For page see List of Advertisers. Edward Reld, 1619-21 Ranstead St. For page see List of Advertisers. The S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., 1008-12 Ludlow St. For page see List of Advertisers. Richmond, Ind. E. G. Hill Co. For page see List of Advertisers. Rochester, N. Y. George B. Hart, 24 Stone St. For page see List of Advertisers. Washington The S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., 1216 H St.. N. W. For page see List of Advertisers. New Offers In This Issue CATTLEYAS. I'l'eeman Orchid Co., Fail River, Mass. For page see List of Advertisers. FLOWERING AND VEGETABLE PLANTS. I. M. Raynor, Greenport, N. Y. For page see List of Advertisers. GLADIOLL S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., Philadelphia, Pa. For page see List of Advertisers. HAMMOND'S GRAPE DUST. Hammond Slug Shot Works, Beacon, N. Y. For p.nge see List of Advertisers. NEW YORK FLORISTS' CLUB OUT- ING. W. E. Marshall, Chairman Committee, 146 West 23rd St., New York. For page see List of Advertisers. POINSETTIAS. A Henderson & Co.. Chicago, 111. For page see List of Advertisers. W/hv HORTICULTURE has W 1 1 ^ stood the test as a profitable Advertising medium for the trade. LJ^VCIU^V,' men of standing and influence in the Horticultural field, every one of whom is a prospective buyer. Why HORTICULTURE b so widely read. U V' V'd U S W distinctly represen- tative o( American Horticulture and are thus indispensable to the Florist, Nursery- man, Seedsman and Gardener. AnAdmirer?,^St TURE in the Central West writes ; " It has won on its merits. It is our most prized weekly visitor." And NowStuS; You See managed to elbow its way in between its older rivals and why the best trade advertisers find it an indispen- sable auxiliary. U? _ ]^T _^ That the men who read S l>IO HORTICULTURE C/zkr* »*£»'i" ^'^ '''^ *°" "' '"^" '''°' secret advertisers like to talk to and if you have anything to advertise you can't afford to get along without them. In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture •948 HORTICULTURE June 27, 1914 TWENTY-FIVE YEAKS OF PKACTICAI/ EXPERIENCE. HAMMOND'S GRAPE DUST For Use Against Mildew and Biiglits GKAPE DUST is a readily dilEusible, ligbt- weiglit powder, Fangicide, for destroying Mildew and preventing Biiglits; also for destroying the Aphlg and Blael; Fly. It is packed in 5 and 10 pound packages; also in 25 pound bags, lOO pound kegs, and barrels of 225 pounds, net. Kept in stock and sold by tile leading Seedsmen in America. Dust by use of bellows. Tirade mapk. .IMI :iNii MILDEW ON ROSES, CARNATIONS, ETC. IT IS SIMPLE AND EASILY APPLIED Staatsburg, N. Y., May 25, 1908. Mr. B. Hammond. Dear Sir: Eeplying lo your inquiries regarding "Grape Dust," would say that we use it solely on Roses, Carnations ni:d Chrysanthemums. As a fungicide we have not found any- thing to equal it; it is simple and easily applied. We close down the ventilators and fill the house with dust blown through the bellows; when the dust has settled down we ven- tilate again, putting on a little air as required. We have been using your "Grape Dust" with good results for the last four- teen .vears. Yours truly, JAMES BLAIR. VALLEY VIEW GREENHOISES. Velie Bros., Props. Growers of Choice Cut Flowers. Marlborough, N. Y., July 9, 1908. Mr. B. Hammond. Dear Sir: Your letter asking our opinion of the qualities of "Grape Dust" received. We have used "Grape Dust" on Carnations, Chrysanthemums and Asters, and we find it an excellent thing tor keeping the plants in a healthful condition. No greenhouse establishment should be without "Grape Dust." We find it O. K. Yours truly, VELIE BROS. Flushing, N. Y., Aug. 1S89. I find your "Grape Dust" the most efficacious remedy for "Mildew" on roses that I have tried, and cheerfullv recommend it to (he trade. Yours truly, CHAS. P. ANDERSON. The John Henderson Co., Rose Growers. Easthampton, Mass., April 4, 18S9. The "Grape Dust" is sudden death to Mildew in greenhouses. E. A. BRAINERD, Florist, 7 Main Street. ROBERT SIMPSON, Rose Grower. Clifton, N. J., Oct. 11th, 1907. Dear Mr. Hammond: In reply to your inquiry regarding my experience with "Grape Dust," would say that I am glad to be able to say a good word for the article in question, be- cause I have found it so generally satisfactory when used for Mildew on roses. I do not know anything about its constit- uents, nor do I care so long as it does the work and is as economical as anything else on the market. During the sum- mer when the steam pipes cannot be brought into use to check Mildew, and dusting over the foliage has to be resorted to. we prefer to use Grape Dust rather than Sulphur, because it is much lighter and finer in texture; a given number of pounds will cover more than twice the number of plants; will cover them more thoroughly, and can be put on with a bellows in about one-fourth the time that would be required for Sulphur. The fact that I have used it continuously for ten or twelve years should prove to you that I consider it the best article on the market for the purpose for which it is used. With best wishes, I am vours very truly, ROBERT SIMPSON. CHRYSANTHEMUMS AND CARNATIONS. This comes from Wallace Gomersall. Superintendent of the famous "Wodenethe," owned and finely maintained by Win- throp Sargent, Esq., Fishkill-on-Hudson, N. Y. : "For Chrysanthemums we use 'cirape Dust' with the best results by freely dusting with it until the delicate blooms come, then we are a bit shy of it, to prevent any staining of the petals, but during the green state, even in bad weather, there is no trace of fungus, and we keep free of the spot. I have recommended it to many gardeners, and so far my ac- quaintances have found it very valuable. In common with many Gardeners and Florists. I have found it of great value in cheeking the Rust on Carnations. It is not expensive to use, for by using in air bellows it diffuses itself everywhere, and is, in my judgment, a valuable everyday article." Babylon, N. Y., May 25, 1908. Mr. Hammond, Dear Sir: It's with pleasure I give testimony to the value of your "Grape Dust." I consider it the safest and cheapest and most reliable Fungicide I have ever used. I use it in grapery, rose houses and amongst any plants that are subject to Mildew, such as Chr.vsanthemums, etc. I have never had any bad effects through its use for the past twelve years, so this ought to be convincing of its good qualities. With best wishes. I remain very respectfully, WILLIAM WINCOTT. Poughkeepsle, N. Y., Jan. 25th, 1912. Benjamin Hammond, Esq. Dear Sir: Please send me 25 lbs. "Grape Dust" as soon as possible. I find it is the only thing for Mildew on Roses. We have used it successfully for many years past. Very truly, CONRAD C. GINDRA. Firht used in California in 18B0 at Menlo Park, San Mateo County. HAMMOND'S SLUG SHOT WORKS, BEACON, Fishkill on Hudson) N. Y. S. G. BENJAMIN, Wholesale and Retail Florist. Fishkill, N. Y., Jan. 8, 1914. Mr. Benjamin Hammond, Beacon. N. Y. Dear Sir: Replying to your inquiry, I have known and used your "Grape Dust" in the greenhouse for the past 25 vears, and have found it excellent in preventing and keeping down Mildew and other fungus diseases, also found it would 'prevent and keep down the ravages of the Red Spider on Car- nations and other plants. Have used it with success for Mil- dew on Grape Vines grown under glass. Yours, etc., S. G. BENJAMIN. RAISE PIGEONS THEY PAY DOLLARS WHFLE CHICKENS PAY CENTS The young, 20 to 25 days old, sell for 40 to 60 cents each (according to the season). The city markets are always clamoring for them. Each pair of Pigeons will raise 18 to 22 young a year. They will clear you, above all expenses, $5.00 a year per pair. They breed the entire year. Twenty minutes dally will care for 100 pairs. Always penned up ont of the way. Very small space required All this is fully explained In this month's issue of our Journal; send for it ; price 10 cents. Reliable Sqaab Journal, Versailles, Mo. NEWS NOTES. Cincinnati— Chas. Garvey and Clias Gardner of Peter Welland's have en- gaged in the business of mailing gal- vanized vases for florists' use. They are doing business under the name of The Queen City Vase & Can Co. Arlington, N. J. — A young and sportive mustang broke away from his owner one day last week and among i the many exciting stunts he performed before lie was lassoed was the kick- ing out of some of the glass in Wm. Tricker's greenhouse and overturning seme seedling pond lilies named in honor of Mrs. Woodrow 'Wilson. ScotcH Soot Where there Is a hsase that Is Jnst full of buds almost ready to show color, nothing will turn better color Into the flowers than a little soot, that can be scattered over the benches before water- ing. The amount applied should not be excessive, as the soot is very strong and may damage some of the foliage somewhat. Apply just enough to blacken the surface of the soil In the benches, and let it go at that. Better a little oftener than too much all at once. We offer the genuine tn original cwt. »2.76 per 112 lbs.; $12.60 per 660 lbs. Stumpp & Walter Co. 30-32 Barclay Street, NEW YORK Juno 27, 1914 HOKTICULTURE 94 ii LIQUID "NICfl-FUME" PAPER SPRAYINC-VAPORIZINC-FUMICATINC K SEIEIDSIVIEIM FOR RRIOI Manufactured by THE KENTUCKY TOBACCO PRODUCT CO., Incorporated, Louisville, Ky. PULVERIZED OR SHREDDED CATTLE MANURE Rose and Plant Growers Now Is the time to get Cattle Manure Into your bem h and potting soil. Its peculiar action and effect cannot be had with anything else. Splendid quality being packed right now. Order today. The Pulverized Manure Co., PULVERIZED touRES SHEEP MANURE Carnation Growers Can't afford to make beds or set plants without it. Wlz.'ird Brand is pure, full strength, weed seeds killed, anlform and reliable. Ask your Supply Hoase for Wizard Brand or write u» direct. 31 Union Stock Yards, Chicago NIKOTEEN 30 ffren^"h For Spraying APHIS fUNK For Fumigating ASK YOUR DEALER FOR IT. (iuarantee^l under the Insecticide Art of 1910. V. 8. No. 4fl. NICOTINE MFG/CO ST. LOUIS, MO. The Recognized Standard Insecticide For green, black, white fly, red spider, thrips, mealy bug and soft scale. Can be used on tender plants. Sl.flO per quart — $2.50 per gallon. FUNGINE For mildew, rust ;iud other blights. It Is perfectly safe to apply to fruits and vegetables, as it is non-poisonous. An In- fallible remedy for rose mildew, carnation and chrysanthemum rust. 75c. per quart — $3.00 per gallon. VERMINE For eel, cut and wire worms working In the soil. It can be applied to all vegeta- tion. $1.00 per qnart — $3.00 per gallon. SCALINE For San Jose, Oyster Shell and all scale on trees and hardy stock. An effective remedy for red spider on evergreens. 75c. per quart — $1.50 per gallon. All the above products are readily soluble in water at proportions directed on cans and are used as spraying materials. NIKOTIANA A 12% nicotine solution for fumigating and vaporizing. $1.60 per quart — $4.50 per gallon. Manufactured by Aphine Manufacturing Co. Manafactarers of Agricaltnral Cheinlcal§ MADISON, N. J. ^ IMP. SOAP SPRAY Is a scientifically prepared compound tiiat is highly efficient for ALL, insect pests. Why bother with several sprays when this will answer every purpose throughout the year? LOOK FOR THE IVY LEAF TRADE MARK. Ask vouT dealer or write EASTERN CHEMICAL CO., BOSTON PLANTLIFE PI tNTI IFF ''^^ several advantages over rLHUiLiTL jiquld insecticides on the mar- ket. Containing refined tobacco dust It can be used to mix with the soli, acting as an excellent fertilizer, at the same time de- stroying worms and insects in the ground before they have a chance to reach the plant. PI ANTI IFF ^*s been found very effective In "•"""■"'• ridding greenhouses of Insects by dusting on plants. When dry, use for dusting about once a week. Put up in bulk for greenhouse men; in packages for retail trade. Bag of 100 lbs. $3.50. Let us quote you prices in quantity. 251 Ea« 66lh StrMi NEW YORK. N.I. The Plantlife Company, Cocoanut Fibre Soil Thin In tlie Kea] Natnre's Hnmas. Pat It on yoar lawn thU sprinK. Don't let It burn np. or stand all summer faofle In hand. Order now In 100 lb. bags. 20th CENTORY PLANT FOOO CO. 27 & 29 OCEAN ST., BEVERLY. MASS. POISON KIL-WORM POISON Destroys Worms, Ants, etc.. Infesting Golf, Cricket Grounds, Parks and Lawns. Sure death to Snails. Does not Injure Grass ; causes the Insects to come to the surface to die. (Must not come in contact with fine plants.) One gallon Kil-Worra makes 50 gallons liquid when mixed with water. 1 qt., $1.00; 14 gal., $1.76; 1 gal., $3.00; 5 gals., $13.60. POISON KIL - WEED POISON A scientific Weed Destroyer — free from odor. An unsurpassed preparation for the removal of Grass, Weeds, Vines and Bushes from paths, etc. Saves expense of several men; can be applied with an ordinary sprinkling can. One gallon Kil-Weed makes 30 to 35 gal- lons liquid when mixed with water. Iqt., a.'Sc. ; 1/2 gal., 60c. ; 1 gal., $1.00; 5 gals., $1.00; 10 gals., $7.60; 1 barrel, per gal., 6ec. LEMON OIL COMPANY, T 420 W. Lexington St., Baltimore, Md. Directions on every pkg. ; write for circular. AETNA BRAND ~ TANKAGE FERTILIZER Acknowledged to be the best bal- anced fertilizer manufactured. It contains the ten basic salts con- stituting soil. It is giving satis- factory results wherever used. Write for 500-lb. sample order. FARMERS AND FLORISTS FERTILIZER CO. 809 Exchange Ave., Rni. 10. Tel. Yards 842. U. S. YARDS, CHICAGO, ILL. When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE. 950 HORTICULTURE June 27, 1914 Est. 176S Pot Makers for a Century anda Half -OR £C HEWS L.UCK" use: STANDARD POTS Inc. 1904 World's Largest Manufacturers :c2iA.L.-ri A.r»i^ re:^ E:A.i9-rtHE:iM\A/^A.F9E si ^'JhLz^ni:'""'' A. H. HEWS & CO., Inc., Cambridge, Mass. Warehouses: CASLBRIDGE, MASS. LONG ISLAND CITY, N. T. WANTS, FOR SALE, ETC. AdTertigements In this column one cent a word. Initials count as words. Cash with order. All correspondence addressed "Care HOKTICCLTrBE" should be sent to 11 Hamilton Place. Boson. FOR SALE FOR SALE Lot of land, 248 feet by 106 feet, with 3 iron construction greendouses^ 115 x 20 feet eachr pottTng' shed, some frames in fine condition. Located on three streets, trolley passing the front, in a town of 40,000 in- habitants, close to New York. Excellent place, suitable either for local trade where all the products could be readily sold or for wholesale shipping to New York or Philadelphia. Low price, terms to suit purchaser. Address Chance, care HOBTI- CULTCBE. RETIRING FROM BUSINESS AI;GUST MILL.'VNG wishes to sell his Old Established business, 67 Stuyvesant Ave., cor. Pnlach St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Store, two greenhouses and garage. Will sell cheap. Bent reasonable. FOR SALE— Fresh from factory, new; 10 X 12, 16 X 18, 16 X 24, double thick. A and B qualities. Market dropped. Now IB the time to buy and save money. PAK- SHELSKY BROS., INC., 215-217 Have- meyer St., Brooklyn, N. Y. BARGAIN — Greenhouce. residence and stock; no competition; live village, 30 mllea from Buffalo, excellent shipping fa- elUtles Write ELLIS BROS., Springvllle, N. Y. SITUATIONS WANTED SITUATION WANTED — Assistant gar- dener, intelligent worker, young man. Near Boston. Address M. A. C, care HORTI- CULTURE. INFORMATION WANTED WANTED names and addresses of fore- men seeking positions on commercial places January and February, 1913. Ad- dress "J. L.," care HORTICULTURE. NEWS NOTES. East B;idgewater, Mass. — George Campbell has purchased the Lane estate and will build a greenhouse for rare plants. Chicago, 111. — Kroeschell Brothers Company are installing two 150 horse power Kroeschell steam boilers at the new plant of Bassett & Wash- burn, Gregg's Station. They have also shipped four carloads of green- house boilers this week bound for London, Eng. DREER'S "Riverton Special" Plant Tub No. Dlam. E>a. Doz. 100 10 20 In. $1.45 $16.00 $130.00 20 18 In. 1.30 14.00 115.00 30 16 in. 1.00 11.25 92.00 40 14 In. .65 7.00 56.00 50 12 in. .45 5.00 40.00 60 10 In. .38 4.00 32.00 70 8 In. .30 3.50 28.00 Manufactured for us exclusively. The best tub ever introduced. The neatest, lightest and cheapest. Painted green, with electric welded hoops. The tour largest sizes have drop handles. HENRY A. OREER, seeds, Plants, Bulbs, and Supplies, 714 chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. GREENHOUSES BUILDING OR CONTEMPLATED. Tewksbu/y, Mass. — John Gale, one house. Philadelphia, Pa. — H. Muller. one house. Norfolk. Neb.— L. Buckendorf, re- building, Cambridge, O. — Fred Arnold, range of houses. Anamosa, Pa.— Mrs. M. D. Bagley, one house. Bondsville, Mass. — A. A. Weldon, one house. Orange, Tex. — Mrs, H, J. Luchter, one house, Cambridge, O. — Walter Heffernan, range of houses. Guthrie, Okla. — Furrow & Co., two houses each 30x150. Westfield, N. J. — Charles Doerrer, Elm street, two houses. Troy, N. Y. — John Pickering's Sons, additions and alterations. Hartford, Ct.— Rev. J. T. Winters, Main St„ house 18 s 40. New Canaan, Ct. — Stephen Hoyt's Sons Co., Carter St.. addition. Pass Christian, Miss. — J. B. Adam & Son, two houses each 20x65. Lowell, Mass. — John McMenamin, Marshall avenue., house 50x200. South Milford, N. H. — A. J. Carlton & Son, range of vegetable houses. San Francisco, Calif. — Rossi Ever- green Company. Brunswick street, three houses each 40x140. Spokane, Wash. — Peters Bros., two rose houses each 32x100; one house 18x100. NEW CORPORATION West Islip, N. Y.— D. C. Arnold & Co., florists, capital stock, $100,000. Incorporators, D. C. Arnold, H. W. Thomas. W, Wincott, Babylon, Chicago, III. — Four more large Kroeschell boilers, two No. 10 Kroe- schell, one No. 14 Kroeschell and one No, 15 Kroeschell are on their way to London, England. These four boilers are ordered by the same party who one year ago ordered two No. 14 boilers. 1000 READY PACKED CRATES STANDARD FLOWER POTS AND BULB PANS can be shipped at an hour's notice. Price per crate: 2000 1% In. @ $6.00 500 4 In. @ $4,50 1500 2 ' 4.88 456 m " •' 5.24 1500 2Vi " • 5.25 320 5 •• " 4.51 1500 2% " • 6.00 210 5% " " 3.78 1000 3 • 5.00 144 6 '• 3.16 800 3V4 " ' 5.80 120 7 '• 4.20 60 8 " 3.00 HILFINGER BROS. [Pottery, Fort Edward, N.Y. August Rolker & Sons, 51 Barclay St., N. Y. City, Agents OUR SPFCItlTV — Lone Distance and TradeEiport The best PAPER POT for shipping purposes. Sizes from 2 in. to 6 in. Aslc your dealer for them. Samples free. E. ALIjAN PEIRCE, 401 Oaks St., Waltham, Mass. —STANDARD FLOWER If your greenhouses are within 500 mlleg I of the Capitol, write us, we can save | you money, W. H. ERNEST » 28th & M Sts. Washlngrton, D. O. THE FLORISTS' HAIL ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, insurer o( 39,000,000 sq. h. of glui For particulars address JohnG. Esler, Secy Saddle River, N.J. PATENTS GRANTED. 1,099,607. Sod^Cutter. Julius Larsen, Deer Lodge, Mont. 1,099,712, Machine for Exterminating Weeds, Arthur Miller, Klester, Minn. 1,100,115. Adjustable Combined Gar- den Hoe and Rake. Henry Praasch Los Angeles, Cal. 1,100,313. Attachment for Cultivators. Gotthilf Lelschner, Megaret, Tex. 1,100,323. Rake. James Noble Ovens, New York, N. Y. 1,100,387. Cultivator. Clement W. Michael, Racine, Wis., assignor to J. I. Case Plow Works, Racine, Wis. 1,100,512. Cultivator. Charles E. Ward, Trousdale, Okla. 1,100.574. Rake. Harry T. Kingsbury, Keene, N. H. June 27, 1914 HOETlCULTURE 961 IF rOU ONLY KNEW whaf a good e a V e the MET ROPOLI- TAN PATENT- ED Is, you would use no other. It U made of cast Iron and will not rust. That part of your green- house which in other construc- tions is the weak- est becomes the strongest. Not this alone, it Is Ice-clearing and carries all the water of con- densation from the Inside, and it Is so .."onstructed that almost the entire end it the bar is exposed to the air, there- by preventing decay. Only one screw, about two inches from the end, is all that is necessary to secure the bars. For side stationary glass, wood headers are absolutely unnecessary, thereby causing no shade. Zinc glass stops are not necessary — the eflve is made with a lug to prevent the glass from slip- ping. Let your next house be built with a Metropolitan Patented Iron Wall Constrnction. You will never regret It. Our price and service are right. METROPOLITAN MATERIAL CO. Patented Greenhouses— Heating Engineers ' Hotbed Sash, Glass, etc. 1392 1414 Metropolitan he., BROOKLYN, N.^.Y. not only builds the very best GREENHOUSES but his prices are always low consistent with GOOD WORK Try him and be convinced THE FOLEY GREENHOUSE MFG. CO. 3275 W. 31st St., Chicago KING GREENHOUSES Are supplied in 3 different Iron Frame Types; also in the Semi Iron or Pipe Frame styles, so we can of- fer you a strong, practical Sunny House at the price you can afford to pay. Write us today — just tell us what you want and we will do tlie rest. : :KING CONSTRUCTION CO. 28 King's Road, North Tonawanda, N.Y. TWEMLOW'S OLD ENGLISH PUTTY Gallon Cans $1.75 Wm. Elliott & Sons 42 Vesey St., New York SHARP, PARTRIDGE & CO. Are Leaders in GREENHOUSE GLASS OUR PRICES WILL PROVE THIS. CHICAGO, ILL. . 'THE .CHELL KrOI' green house- boiler iL^f? HOT VJf^S^ I 466 W. Erie Street CHICAGO | "It means Money to your pocket to let us quote you on Ventilating appara- tus and Greenhouse fittings. Send for catalogue today." ADVANCE CO. Richmond, - Ind. SASN 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 TRe A. T. STEARNS LUMBER CO. NEPONSET, BOSTON, MASS. Send your business direct to Waahinffton. 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. GLASS for GREENHOUSE and HOT BED 8.\SHES. Our prices can be had Ijy mail, and it will pay you to get them. We carry the largest stock of Specially Selected Glass in Greater New ¥ork 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. 21B-217 Havemeyer St., Brooklyn, N. Y. )r6or's Peerlessi 0 Glazing Points For Greenlioiues ' Drtro 9**7 EDd trne, becaoao both beveti sre oo the tame side. Cao't twiit and break th« flEM lo drivlDC. Galvao- (zed EDd will Dot nut- No rlghti or lefts. The Pseileu GUzlne Point lipEteDted. Noothenlllce^ It. Oidef from yoai deale^ Ot direct (rem tu. 1000,75c. poitpald. Samplsa free. EIHKT A. DBEEB,! Tli Ohtitnnt StreetX milftAslpUk A STIC A USE IT now. F.O.PIERCE CO. 12 W.BROADWAY NEW YORK Mastica Is elastic and tenacious, admits of expansion and contraction. Putty beeomc* hard and brittle. Broken glass more easily removed without breaking of other KhMS as oi'curs with hard putty. Lasts longev than putty. Easy to apply. Greenhouse Materials anTSd IRON or WOOD SASH BARS In all lengths up to 32 feet. Milled to any detail furnished or will furnish details and cut materials reiidy for erection. Frank Van Assclie/"a'rD';;r.hfrtr%t."- JEKSET CITT, N. J. Evans 20tti Century Arm Will not twist the shafting pipe. Three times the power of old style elbow arms Bold only with Evans Challenge Machine Write /or free Catalogue to QUAKER CITY MACHINE CO., Richmond. Ind. 952 HOBTlCULTUltE June 27, ^iripp ed or ne UPDID^ THE professional runner, when lie gets ready for a race, discards all unnecessary clothing so he will have all the possible freedom of action. In designing the U-Bar greenhouse construction we did exactly the same thing — it was stripped for the run- ning. We got it right down to a racing basis. This could be done, because the U-Bar performs the work of both the rafter and the roof bar. This U-Bar and roof bar combination is so strong that ■we don't have to make the entire bar any larger than the ordinary cypress roof bars on other construction!. Stripped for the running as the U-Bar house is, it is the lightest of houses and produces quicker growth and Of a better quality. It is only natural that it should. It'l only a plain every day common sense result. If you want a house as light as a bubble, stronger and more enduring than any other house built, then you want the U-Bar. Send for our new catalog. Or send for us. Or both. 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