4 ; J ^'rr**^ * -^ »> :> ■ -: ^ V" V w:? «''J»->.f ^n ^.:v\ ^-^' ^ .^vt-s--^ a:^ ^ -^^X.^vt- ».Mi ■' %'; ■^< V' /; "•„ HORTICULTURE Vol. XXVIII JULY 6. 1 918 No. I Peony Mary Woodbury Shaylor Oue uf Shaylor's Seeillings iiu the eleventh ilay after the flower had niieiieil Published Every Saturday at 147 Summer Street, Boston, Meiss. Subscription $1.00 ^? h1)' E T I C U L T U R E New Early-Flowering or Winter Blooming GIAIMn- F»AIMSIES \n entirely new an.l ilistiuct strain of I'ausies Tlie main ■HlvantT-e of these new Pansies over all hitherto existing ■: ,;e°es°iP the extreme earliness of flowering «"t^ """^^j' 1 ar.liness. which enables them to withstand quite severe W i - t,.,s and to bloom right on into Summer. Sown »'*''« J'""^ ime as other Pansies, they begin flowering the early Pa" « March or as soon as the snow is off the g"""^. >}^''°f. ^I having four or five large flowers to a plant when all other Pansies are only showing buds. The flowers are large, well formed and fragrant. 14 WINTER Sl'N: GoUlen yellow, eye. 15. ICE KING: Si'^^^^ J'-J"'^' with eve 16 CKLESTIAL QUEEN: Light or sky blue. 17. CHARM OF MARCH: Lark velvety blue. 18. MIXED: The above four col- ors with other shades and variations. Each color separate or mfxed 500 seeds -.-ic. 1000 seeds 40c. V, oz. $1.10, % oz. $2.00, oz. $7..50. For description and prices of other Pansy seed send for price list. POT GROWN PERENNIALS Also Lupins, Sedum roseum, Pyrethrum roseum, Gaillardias, Sweet William Boston Giant all in 4-iiich PoU, $12.50 per 100 3-year old AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII, 50c each A. M. DAVENPORT, IVIass. Juliu! .hrj IN/IEIM Orchids, Conservatory Plants, Novelties, Begonias, Garden Perennials Fines* Stock in America for Trade or Private Requirements RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY IF in need of RELIABLE NURSERY STOCK that is well grown, well dug and well packed Send to the BAY STATE NURSERIES H«ole«o{e and Retail NORTH ABMiGTOti, MACS. July 6, 1918 BAMBOO CANE STAKES Per bale Per bale NATDBAL, 6 ft., 2,000 $21.00 6-9 ft., 600 7.00 " 9-12 ft., 400 8.50 Prices ex warehouee New York. Terms — Net cash 30 days. McHUTCHISON & CO. 95 Chambers St., New York BOBBINK ft ATKINS NURSERYMEN, FLORISTS, PLANTERS RUTHERFORD. NEW JERSEY W* M* •nbflorlbers to tlu yurwerjnua^'m Foad fer Market DeTelopment, aUo "lay It Wl«k nowen" FnbUeltr 0*aiip«l«m. Let Us Quote You on CALLA ELLIOTTIANA IRIS, LILIUMS, PAEONIES, ETC. For Fall Delivery JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, Inc. Flowerfield, L. I., N. Y. HOLLAND NURSERIES BEST BAKDT BHODODBNDBONB, AZALEAS, OONIFEBB, OUEMATU. H. P. BOSBS, 8HBUBS AMD BEB- BACEODS FI.ANT8. P. OUWERKERK, 2IE lani Strati. Wtihiwhen Kelibts P. D No I Hoboken. N I. NURSERY STOCK Vmlt and Ornamental Tree*. Bhrabi, Small Fmlti, OlematU, ErergTeaiu and Bo«e«. Writs for Trad* LJtt. W. & T. SMITH COMPANY,[Geniva, N.^T. W* are (obicrlben to th« Nnrserymen'i Fond tar Market Derelopment 100 «3.00 e.oo S.00 ALt THE POPDLAB VABIBTIES Own Boots or Grafted OARIMATIOIMS Booted Onttlngi of aU the beet commer- eial varietlee. Healthy atoek. MISCELLANEOUS PLANTS Beady for Immediate Bale* Size Pot ABFABAOUB Bpren«erl 2^-ill. ASFABAOUB 8pren«erl 8 -In. aUIULX 2^4-ln. «BND FOB OATALOGCB WOOD BROTHERSjishkiiUY. SpediAstB in Specimen Stock for LandBcape Work Hardy Ehododendrons, Azaleas, Boxwoods, Hollies and a Completo Line of Coniferous Evergreens. WRITE FOR PRICES G>ttace Gardens NaraoMs, Inc. EUREKA CALIFORNIA HILL'S EYERGREINS BEST FOB OVEB HALF A CENTURY Small, medium and large sizes supplied Price list now ready THE D. HILL Nt^RSERY CO. Evergreen Specialists. Largest Growers in America BOX 416, DUNDEE, ILL. CHARLES H. TOTTY CHRYSANTHEMUMS IVIADISOIM, IM. J. RERN S IJO.STONS, BOO.SEVELTS, \VHITJL4NII IMPROVED AND COMPACTA AND TEDDY JR. All Sold Out on Stocli to August Ist. H.H.BARR0WS&S0N,Wliitman,M4SS. A,N. Ptersan, he. CROMWELL, CONN. BeddbigPtairts and Roses THE HORTICULTURAL CATALOG A MONTHLY MAGAZINE FOB WESTERN NURSERYMEN FLORISTS, SEEDSMEN Contains alphabetical listings of available surplus stock, ete. $1.00 per year. Foreign tlM THE HORTICULTURAL CATALOG LOB ANGELES, OALIFOBNIA When writing to advertiier* kindly mention HOftnCVLTVRE. July 6, 1918 HOETICULTURE GERiCVIMIlJIVIS A well known Geraniums man said a short time ago, that to think of the Geranium is to think ot Vincent, to think of Vincent is to think of Geranium, and it you don't do it then we are going to keep at it until you do. We are booking orders for next spring delivery, from those who are keeping their ears to the ground. Ot lots of 5.000 and over we are making the same price as last season but do not promise how long we will keep it up. We have a fine stock in good assortment of varieties including ivy leaved, for immediate shipment. 2-in., $2.50 per 100. $22.50 per 1,000 3-in., 3.50 per 100, 30.00 per 1,000 FUCHSIAS, LEMON VERBENAS, SWAINSONA. and ENGLISH IVY. 2-in. $2.00 per 100; 3-in., $3.00 per 100 POMPON CHRYSANTHEMUMS. 2-in., S2.00 per 100 R. VINCENT, Jr., & SONS CO., ^VHITE MARSH MD. CASH WITH ORDER SEND FOR CATALOGUE ORCHIDS H> gron and sell noUUns bat OBGHID8. ir 70D are In th« nuirket for thl« «bMs 9t pl&nts we resp«ctfclly solicit yoor LnanliiM And ordera. Special Uste on iM>pUc«ile.. LAGER & IflXRRiELL, Summit, N.X HorsesKoe Brand Bamboo Canos For ataliins lilies and otlier Sower*. Beady for Immediate shipment from oar warehouse. Bound Brook, N. J. S/6 feet, Naturml M.OO per bale 1006 5/8 •■ " 16.00 " W»00 8 •' " lt.«0 " 1000 S " Green 10.00 " 1000 s " " M.OO " tOOO RALPH M. WARD & CO., The Lily House, 25 Murray St., New Yirk, N. Y. PK^~% FROM COLD STORAGE |*^(:| LIL. GIGANTEUM, 7-9. LILY OF THE VALLEY BestOoaUg CHAS. SCHWAXE fe'carOO^Q? W.llToadway, New York .A^ii^ IN Wwt Mth St., MKW TOBK OMOIOB IXOBISTS' FIX>WEB BBKDB WpAimca* PlnmMB* Manoi — 1«00 Msds, «S.M; f«M Bwd*. fU.OO. tspwracu SprvKKMl — 1000 8Md«, fl.OO. 4alTla Baaan— ^ •■., Mc; 1 «., (t.OO. SalTla Zariek— ^ as., 16:; 1 m., $4.00. !lU«k> BMBty af NIae, 7»% Donbla Flawara — 8haU Flak, BrlsM Pink, Porpla, WUte — Tr. Pkt., fl.OO; 'A a«., W.OOj 1 ac., «S.OO. ■w«'n>«aa, Pataalaa, Varbeaaa, ate. ■BMD rOB OATAXOOUK. Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA BI,UE tlST OF WHOUJSAU: PBICK8 MAILJSD OMLX TO THOSE WHO PLANT FOB FBOFIT LILIUM GIGANTEUM 7/» (300 per case) $00.00 per thousand 5/10 (2» per eaic) 80.00 " »/10 (200 per caia) 100.00 " Complete List of Florist*' Choice Bead*. A paital card will brine our estalocue. S. S. SKIDELSKY & CO. lOM Lincoln Bids., PHII,ADBI>FHIA. PA. HMen writing to adoertimer* kinttly mention HOHTICVLrUtie. SEEBS FOR SUMMER SOWING ANTIRRHINUM Giant White, Giant Yellow, Giant Red, 1-4 oz. SOc CALENDULA Orange King, Lemon Queen, per oz. 40c LARKSPUR INVINCIBLE Roay-scarlet, 1-4 oz. 30c Pink, 1-4 oz. 20c White, 1-4 oz. 20c STOCK GIANT TEN WEEK White, Pink, Light Blue, Dark Blue, 1-8 oz. SSc MIGNONETTE Farquhar's Universal, 1-16 oz. $2.00 ; 1 -8 oz. $4.00 R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., 'mM',?' SEED3 A.IMD 30-32 BARCLAY STREET Ul NEW YORK i-e:oimard'3 see and SEED SERVICE FOR SALE BY LEONARD SEED COMPANY, Chicago, III. BINMIETT BROTHERS I»port«r» BBd Qr«wen at SEEDS, aULBS, PLANTS, &c. 98 Chambars Strait, Nmr York THOMAS J. GREY COMPANY SEEDS, BVIJiS AND mPLEMBNTB WHOI/EBAUE AMD BETAH.. Beseleotcd Strmina In Saada. Imi»raTed ■tjriea la Impiameata. Oatelocne npoa appliantlMi. 16 So. Market Street B^ST^N, ■VI.A.SS. LILIUM GIGANTEUM New Crop Now On Hand For immediate or future delivery prices quoted on application. JOSEPH BRECK &. SONS' CORP 41-M Narth Harket St., Boston. Maaa. KELWAY 8 SON SPECIALIZE IN SEEDS (personally selected strains) WHOLESALE ONLY Write for Special Prices, Spot or Forward Only Address, LANGPORT, EBg. W. E. MARSHALL & CO. SEEDS, PLANTS AND BULBS Horticultural Sundries tee W. 23rd St.. NEW YORK July 6, 1918 H O U T i C U L T U R E V EGETABLE C ULTURE Questions by our readers in line with any of the topics presented on this page will be cordially received and promptly answered by Mr. Johnson. Such communications should invariably be ad- dressed to the office of HORTICULTURE. CONDLCTEK BY Turnips Make another small sowing ol: au approved variety for fall use. Although this crop may be considered not highly important, if grown at all turnips should be well grown. Sow the seed in drills 15 inches apart on ground in a good state of cultivation. While it is true that rea,souably good results are obtainable without the aid of fertilizer in ordinary garden soil, a stimulant at this season may be applied with advantage. If the plants must combat the ravages of insect pests which are particularly jirevalent at this season, they must be Mell supplied with both food and moisture in the early stages of growth. Thin the seed rows as soon as the plants can be handled allowing at least six inches be- tween the plants. Rutabagas may be sown from now until the middle of the month. These are hardier and of better keeping quality than the ordinary garden tur- iiiii. A good breadth of these may be sown, as any that cannot be harvested for winter use may be.ld't in the ground and will furnish early wholesome greens next spring. Aphis Aphides in various forms attack nearly every garden Clop and on account of their wonderful power of repro- duction a great amount of damage is often wrought among vegetable crops during dry weather. All mem- bers of the cruciferous family, turnips, cabbage, etc., are very susceptible to an attack of blue aphis at this time of year. Good culture is the most effectual weapon against aphis and for this reason we advocate a sprink- ling of fertilizer in the turnip drills Crops that grow vigorously from the start are rarely trouljled to any great extent by tlie pest. Water applied forcilily from the hose is a simple way of getting rid of aphis but when the hose is out of the cjuestion the grower should have recourse to one of the many available insecticides. A cheap and effective remedy will be found in kerosene emulsion made in the following way : Dissolve 1 pint of soft soap in 1 gallon of lioiling water and while still boiling, add 1 quart of kerosene. The mixture should be thoroughly agitated until a creamy solution results. Dilute to sixteen gallons' with warm 'water for spraying purposes. The soft soap makes the spray adhesive, the kerosene kills the a])his. Any quantity can be made but the proportion of one winegiassful, or two fluid ozs. of kerosene in a gallon of water should not be exceeded. Late Sowings Sweet corn, globe beets, half-long carrots, string beans and various salading plants as lettuce, endive, mustard and cress, and radishes should be kept in suc- cession. Indeed, the final sowings of some of the above mentioned kinds must now be made. Employ early maturing varieties of sweet corn as Mayflower or Peep O'Day. A full sowing of round beets should be made within the next two weeks to give good roots for winter use. Endive should be accorded culture similar to let- tuce. Before being sent to the table, however, endive should be well blanched. Blanching not only enhances its appearance but reduces the bitterness of this plant. Loosely tie the outer leaves so that the center will be covered but allow sufficient room for the young leaves to develop. Another method sometimes practiced is that of placing an inverted flower pot over each plant. On the other hand, the plants may be lifted when severe frosts set in and stored in a cellar or outhouse and with the exclusion of light lilanching will be effected. Melons - Outdoor melons will need careful watching from now on. See that the fruits are lifted off the ground and placed on clean pieces of wood or inverted pots. Spray the plants altout every ten days with Bordeaux to pre- vent blight and cultivate the ground about the plants to keep down weeds and maintain good tilth. Weak liquid manure should be given just after the fruit has "set," or a dressing of fertilizer well watered in will answer equally well. ISTever apply stimulants to melons or any other "plants that are suffering for want of water. Water first and a few hours later apply the stimulant if needed. Strawberry Bed Strawberries which have finished the season of fruit- ing should be cleared of weeds and runners not other- wise required for future use. Every encouragement should be given rnnners intended for pot culture or for making new plantations. Keep them well supplied with water and when well rooted transfer to a size larger pot or else plant them out into permanent (piartcrs at the first opportunity. Give the ground very liberal treat- ment. >'Ibodi (€?*Food.^ HORTICULTUEE July 6, 1918 HORTICULTURE VOL. XXVIll JULY 6, 1918 NO. 1 PUBLISHED WEEKLY BT HORTICULTVRE PUBLISHING CO- 1^7 Summer Street, Boston, Mass. WM. J. STEWART, Editor and Manager Telephone, Beach 293 ADVERTISING RATES: Per inch. 30 Inches to page $1.25 Disconnt on Contracts for consecutive insertions, as follows: One month (4 times), 5 per cent.; three months (13 times), 10 per cent.; six months (26 times), 20 per cent.; one year (5!J times), 30 per cent. Page and lialf page space, not consecutive, rates on application. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Year, in advance, $1.00; To Foreign Countries, $2.00; To Canada, $1.60. Entered as second-class matter December 8, 1904, at the Post Office at Boston. Mass., under the Act of Congress of March 3. IbTJ. CONTENTS Page COVER ILLUSTRATION — Peony Mary Woodbury Shaylor VEGETABLE CULTURE— Turnips— Aphis— Late Sow- ings—Melons—Strawberry Bed— John Johnson 5 A PULL ALL TOGETHER— (7?ior2es H. Totty 7 PEONY MARY WOODBURY SHAYLOR — William RoUins '^ SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS — The St. Louis Convention— The Pulilicity Campaign— Optimism and Skepticism ^~^ CLUBS AND SOCIETIES — American Association of Nurserymen — Ladies' Auxiliary American Association of Nurserymen — American Dahlia Society — Syracuse Rose Society 10-11 OBITUARY— Mrs. John Zech 11 OP INTEREST TO RETAIL FLORISTS: "Say It With Flowers" 11 A Model Cheque • 14 WINTER FLOWERING SWEET PEA TRIALS AT CORNELL— Pro/. A. C. Beal 12 THE GINGER JAR—Georoe C. Watson 13 FLOWER MARKET REPORTS: Boston. Chicago, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Rochester, St. Louis : 17 Washington 19 LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS: New York. Washington 19 Chicago, St. Louis, Boston, J. B. Shea, portrait, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Rochester, Knoxville 20-21 DURING RECESS— A Successful Outing 22 MISCELLANEOUS : Part of the Peony Show at Boston — Illustration 9 Encourage the Middlemen 9 Massachusetts Agricultural College 9 Narcissus Mrs. Langtry Naturalized Among Hem- locks— Illustration 11 Catalogues Received 13 Visitors' Register 15 Patent Granted 22 Too many varieties of peonies The disinclination of the horti- culturist to discard inferior or olisolete varieties may be in many instances pardonable, yet the hahit of keeping them trreatly retards progress and encnmbers his efforts very much as weeds cumber the ground With the many hundreds of varieties of peonies which are offered todnv why shonld we not select tlie best forms of each color or distinct shade of color and of early and later flowering types. It is true that many grower.* incline to those of easiest propagation, but this consideration should not count. We _ should have the best sorts; and we affirm that most of them being of vigorous growth propagate readily. The inopportune advance in railroad The fares and elimination of excursion and conventions party tickets does not seem to have dampened materially the desire to as- semble as in years past in the two conventions of national importance that have thus far been held — the seedsmen and the nurserymen — and this is a good augury for the other big one yet to come — the Society of American Florists, in August. However, not so much on numbers does the well-being of a convention under present conditions depend. There was a time — a free and easy time, when the more numerous the at- tendance at a convention the greater the success it was considered to be. Everybody had a glorious time and "wouldn't have missed it for anything." But con- ventions nowadays are a more serious matter. Business is the key note and the promotion and protection of business interests is the slogan. So the big men, the thoughtful men, the earnest men, so indispensable to- day, if a business is to escape spoliation and grievance, have a serious purpose in attending these meetings and in the results of the useful work that they do we are all beneficiaries. The seedsmen's and the nurserymen's meetings were both good examples of earnestness, ]n-ogressiveness and patriotism and cannot fail to make a good impression nnd influence where such is most needed. This year as never before hedges have Privet hedges ])een destroyed by winter-killing. Those planted along walls have suffered the most and when planted in double row form, the row nearest to the wall has generally been killed root and branch, while in tlie row farthest from the wall the branches have been killed but the ro(3ts remain alive. From this experience we see that it is reasonable to plant hedges along walls when the plants are set two feet or more from the wall, and that we run great risk in planting nearer to it. Of hedge material the Cali- fornia privet Lifjustrum ovalifolium is unquestionably the most largely used — it is also that most frequently winter-killed. The Chinese privet Ligistrum ihota is preferred by many as being hardier and more to be de- pended upon to live ; it is, however, of rather loose strag- gly habit and requires more frequent trimming to make it dense and shapely — yet even this variety has suc- cumbed in many places during the past winter. We seem to have forgotten the old English privet Ligiisfrum vul- gare, brought here by the Pilgrims and used by them and their descendants fur generations, which has proved so hardy that in many localities it has become naturalized. It is of close upright growth, free from the straggliness of L. ibota and having smooth, glossy foliage while that of L. ibota is rough. There are a few growers, who now consider L. vulgare the most satisfactory privet for hedge purposes. July 6, 1918 HORTICULTURE A Pull All Together The convention of the S. A. F. & 0. H. is rapidly drawing near and it has been suggested to me that on account of the troubled conditions as well as the in- creased railroad rates, the attendance will be small from the eastern states. This may be so — and yet in view of the importance of the convention this year, I shall regret it if we do not have a large attendance. Every florist who reads the trade papers must realize the S. A. F. has had a very busy season in his interest. Our Washington representative, Wm. F. Gude, in par- ticular has had to spend practically all of his time be- tween the coal question, the cutting off of imports and other momentous questions. Under these circum- stances it is not fair for Mr. Florist to stay at home and let the "faithful few" bear the brunt of the battle all of the time. It has been suggested that florists' and gardeners' clubs combine their interests and send two or more del- egates to the convention. This, I am not in favor of, unless it is shown that failing this some particular sec- tion will not be represented at all In an organization such as ours, every member has an equal voice and vote on the floor and should, if possible, go to the conven- tion to exercise it, but let every section be represented by delegates if no other way seems available. The S. A. F. has done and is doing a great work for the florists in "Washington and through the publicity campaign at this time, ^^liat other organization has ever inaugurated a publicity campaign and gotten the publicity we have received through the splendid work of our committee for the small amount of money in- vested? It behooves every florist in the country if he has a spark of pride in his business and makeup to at least become a member of the S. A. F., and yet strange to sa\', there are many men who are not on our mem- bership roll. This should be remedied as soon as possible. When our represeutatixe s]ieaks in Washington he should know that the florists all over the country are back of him and that he is speaking in their behalf. Considering the membership fee is only $5.00 and the annual dues $3.00, it is a disgrace to the profession that w^e cannot treble our membership. With this idea in mind of bringing home to the florists the ben- efits of co-operation and the helpfulness of this organ- ization to every individual florist I want to announce a competition open to all members of the S. A. F. & 0. H., with the exception of the president, vice-presi- dent, secretary and treasurer. To the member bringing in the largest numljer of new members for the year 1918 up to midnight of August "-iOtli the evening of the first day of the convention, I will give a $100 Liberty Bond and to the member bringing in the next largest num- ber of new members a $50.00 Liberty Bond. (;)ne man wrote me that he was glad to belong to Uie S. A. F & 0. H., but always felt it was an excluA/ YORK CSITY Telegraphic orders forwarded to any part of the United Stste§, Canada, and Foreign Countries. Orders from the trade for delivery In New York and t1- oinity receive special attention. Cost of Cabling Foreign Deliv- eries Must be Prepaid. Reference or cash must accompany all orders from unknown correspondents. Cable Address, AI.EXCONNEIJL. "The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery 124 TREMONT ST. IM roB KANSAS CITY Transfer Your Ordera to SAMUEL MURRAY 1017 Grand Avenue Member Tlorlsts' Telssraph DoUTary DAVID CLARKE'S SONS Deliver orders from any part of the country to New York City Write or Telesrmvb 2139-2141 Broadway, New York TriepboiM vm un Col ■■till K6t™iIER, Florist 426 Madison Ave. and 49th St., New York. Also Vanderbilt Hotel Telephone, Murray HIU 783 Ont-of-town Orders Solicited. Location Central. Personal Attention. Member F. T. D. Asso. 4DAM SERENGER FLORIST BANGOR, ME. IVe Cover alt Points in Maine 32 NEWBURY STREET, Providence, Rhode Island Johnston Brothers LEADING FLORISTS 36 Dorrance Street Member Florists' Telegraph DallTMry Of Interest to Retail Florists A MODEL CHEQUE. Henry Penn, Chairman ol" the Pub- licity Campaign sends us a facsimile of his bank cheque as a good form for other florists as well as retailers and wholesalers to use in spreading the propaganda, SAY I*r WITH FLOWERS, all over the country. The slogan, Say It With Flowers, is in- scribed in red ink diagonally across the cheque. It would help the Publicity Cam- paign considerably it this slogan was used on all bank cheques as well as other printed matter, thereby keeping up the dignity of the slogan as well as the house that sent the cheque. Mr. Penn believes that this will have won- derful cumulative power if all florists adopt it. Buffalo, N. Y. — A meeting was held recently in the Hotel Iroquois to ar- range for a systematic distribution of flowers to base hospitals, etc. Buf- falo florists have already been sup- plying Fort Porter with their choic- est blossoms three times a week, but this, they say, is not enough. Florists represented at the conference hope to carry the work a step farther, accord- ing to S. A. Anderson and W. J. Pal- mer. Among those at the meeting were Charles H. Totty, John Young, Henry Penn and George Asmus. IN THE National Capital At jonr ■arriee to deliver FIowmta «r Deairnt on Order by Tele- rraph or otherwlie. Prompt Beliable Bervlce. GEORGE H. COOKE Connecticut Ave. and L St. WASHINGTON, D. O. EstabUshed 1874 DARDS 341 Madison Ave., New York HELP do YOUR BIT To-day By SELLING THRIFT and WAR SAVING STAMPS. STAND behind THE FOOD CONSERVATION LAWS. Display prominently PATRI- OTIC POSTERS. DO IT NOW lOHN BREITMEYER'S =SONS— Cor. Broadway and Gratiot Avea. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs . . . High Grade Gut Blooms We eovOT all HiaUcw polata am* «••« BMtlaaa of Ohle, Indlaaa an* Oa— ■■ Mambw* Florlats' Televraph Dattroy AMOclatieii. GnD£ BKOS CO GUDE BROS. CO. WASHINGTON, D. C. Member Florists Teletfrsph Dchretr Orders for NBW TOBK. Write or Fhone to MAX SGHLING 785 Fiftli Ave. Best Florists In the States as Referenoes. BDROFEAN ORDERS BXBGDTED Members of the Florlato' Telerraph Delivery. THE ROSERY 23 STEUBEN ST. A.I.BA,NY, N. Y. FLOWER DEUVERIES FOR ALBANY AND VICINITY Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery G. E. M. STUMPP 761 Fifth Ave. NEW YORK CITY MeiDber Florists' Telegraph Delivery Asso. YOUNG & NUGENT 42 West 28 Street New York Member* Florists' Telegraph Deliverj' A. T. BUNYARD NEW YORK 413 Madison Ave. at 48th Street Also Newport, R. I. I OCABAirrBE SATIBFAOTMtr July 6, 1918 HOKTICULTURE 15 CHICAGO Send Your Order* to WILLIAM J. SMYTH Member FloriiU' Telegraph Delivery Association Michigan Ave. at 31st Street Prompt Auto Delivery Service THOS. F. GALVIN llCllf VnOlf 561 Fifth Ave. nCffff I UnlV VanderblltHotel BACTnil 1 Park Street DUO I Ull 799 Boylston Street lilifiriis ti StMBirs ud all bsttn Pnib Orders Filled Day er Night far c I- e: V e: u AIM D and State of Ohio ••■aplete Stock. Regalar dlacoant t« Trad*. KNOBLE BROS. ISM W. 3Stb St., CleTdand, O. Florists' Telegrsph DellTerr Aia'a. THE SMITH & FETTERS CO. 735 Euclid Avenue CLEVELAND, OHIO Flowers of Every Kind in Season CLEVELAND A. GRAHAM & SON 5523 Euclid Ave. Will take good care of your orders Members oj F. T. D, Association. Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 CNnton Avenue, N. lUcbester Fbone 306. Long Dist. BeLI Fhose a/80 Members Florists Telegraph Delivery S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y. AMDERSON service means fresh, starAir Stock and prompt deUverles In BUFFAIO, LOCKFORT, NIAGASA TAXIS mMA ITBSTBRN NEW TOBK Members of Florists' Telocrapb DdlTeiy. HIGH GRADE PLANTS For Retail Stores a Specialty ASK FOR LIST THOMAS ROLAND. Nahant, Mass. WORCESTER, MASS. Randall's Flower Shop HARBT I. BAMDAIO., Proprleter. ir«m6er FloritW Telegraph Delivery. VISITORS' REGISTER. Philadelphia— B. Franlv, The Phila. Florist, Pittsburgh, Pa.; F. D. Shearer, Reading, Pa. Chicago — F. W. Hechenkemp, Quincy, 111.; John Klaus, manager of the Grace- land Greenhouses, Greenwood, Mo.; S. A. Gregg and R. C. Harper, Charles- ton, W. Va. Washington — Harold J. Patten, Tewksbury, Mass.; Charles Niemann, William B. Lake and E. H. Flood, Philadelphia, Pa.; Roy F. Wilcox, Council Bluffs, Iowa; Leonard Bar- ron, Garden City, N. Y. Rochester, X. Y. — E. F. Kennon, Castorland, N. Y.; :\Iorris Cohens of Arthur Schloss Co., New York; Alvah R. Jones of S. S. Pennock Co., Phila., Pa.; E. C. Ludwig, Pittsburgh, Pa.; Charles Felton, Buffalo. F. R. PIERSON CO. FLORISTS AND PLANTSMEN TARRYTOWN-ON-HUDSON, - N.Y. SEND ORDERS FOR BOSTON .4ND NEIGHBORHOOD To JULIUS A. ZINN 4 PARK STREET, BOSTON, MASS. Quality and Reliability WARBURTON FALL RIVER, MASS. Deliveries of Flowers and Plants in T'AT.T. BIVEB and contiguous territory. H. F. A. LANGE WORCESTER, MASS. Deliveries to all points In Men EngUuid. 1^,000 Square Feet of Glass. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery ABBOclatlon. YALE! YALE! And All New Haven Neighborhood FLOWER AND PLANT DELIVERIES Everything First-CIass J. N. CHAMPION & CO. 1026 Chapel St . New Haven, Conn. ST. LOUIS, MO. FRED C. WEBER 4326-28 Olive St. titmitr Florists Telegraph Delivery Astociatifin NO TICE mm A LS. We have one store onlf THE I. M. 6ASSER COMPANY, CLHELMI Euclid Avonu* The Far- Famed Flowers of TORONTO DeliTcred on mall or t«leffi«pb order tot any occasion, in any part of tlie DomtnloB. JOHN H. DUNLOP «-10 West Adelaide St. - TORONTO, GMT. ALBANY, N. Y. Flowers or Design Work DELITEBED IN ALBANY AND VICINITl ON TEL,BGBAPHIC OBDEB 106 STATE STREET, ALBANY, N. Y. "THE HOME OF FLOWERS" The largest cnt flower store in America. Orders for the TWIN CITIK8 and for all Northwestern points siren prompt at- tention HOLM & OLSON, incorporated ST. PAUL, MINN. ^' Park Floral Co. B. E. GILLiS, President. E. P. NEIMAN, Secretary. Member Florists' Talesrspli DeUvery. DEMVER, COLORADO KERR OftDER8FORnii< HOUSTON, TEXAS Tha n*rist M emhar W. T. ». AaMetatf"* 16 nOR T I C U L T U K E July 6, 1918 SPHAGNUM MOSS 5 Barrel Bale ... - $2.SO 6 for $13.50 Buy your Moss now. You will pay a great deal more for it in the fall. THE LEO NIESSEN GO. N. W. Corner 12th and Race Streets PHILADELPHIA. PA. TRY Horticulture's Advertisers FIRST Before Looking Elsewhere Tell Them You Did So And They'll Reciprocate EDWARD REID WHOLESALE FLORIST 1619 - 21 Ranstead St., Philadelphia, Pa. CHOICE BEAUTIES, ORCHIDS, VALLEY, ROSES and all Seasonable Varieties of Cut Flowers CHARLES E.MEEHAN Wholesale Cut Flowers Plants, Greens, etc. 5 So. Mole St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. GEORGE B. HART WHOLESALE FLORIST 24 Stone St., Rochester, N. Y. E.G.HILLCO. Wholesale Florists RIOHIIWIOND, IND. fitjit neBtloB Horttenlton when wrltlnc. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, Inc. WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS ConalgameBU teUoltcd Hardy Fancy Fern Oar Specialty 264 RANDOLPH ST., DETROIT, MICH. The Hoate for Quality and Service ZECH & MANN |gp»We are Wholesale Florists Doing a Strictly Wholesale Business 30 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO "i^ CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA. PA. ^-^-. • - ..;■...- ^ IF You Want Anything from Boston Get From Henry M. Robinson & Co. For Safety Place Your Orders With Us I-IEIMF9Y IVI. F90BIIMS0IM & CC 2 Winthrop Square and 32 Otis Street, BOSTON, MASS. It WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS — ^«^= ■"««=" -Per 100 TO DEALERS ONLY Rosea Am. Beamy, Special *' " Fancy and Extra " " No. 1 and culls.. Russell, Eulcr, Mock Hadley Arenbcrg, Hoosier Beauty Ward KiUarney, Radiance, Taft Ophelia, Sunburst, Hillingdon Carnatioiu Cattleyaa Lilies, LonKiflorum Lilies, Speciosum Lily of the Valley Snapdragon Gladioli Peonies Calendula Sweet Peas GardeBias Adiantum Smilax • AsparaBUs Plumonu. & Sprea. (too Bchs.) . BOSTON July I «5-oo 35,00 6,00 12,00 12.00 8.00 8.0c 8.00 12.00 3.00 60.00 X2.00 6,00 10.00 6.00 8.00 8.00 to to to 20,00 1.25 40.00 50.00 ST. LOUIS July I PHOA. July 1 25.00 6.00 3.00 3.00 2. CO I, CO S-oo 2.0Q 1. 00 to to 4 00 3.0c 8.00 2.00 s.oo .20 1. 00 12.50 25.00 3O.CO 10.00 15.00 5.00 5.00 4.00 6,00 8.00 3.00 50.00 12.50 6.00 6.00 I s.oo 4.00 2.00 .30 to 35.00 4.00 8.00 4.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 4.00 3.00 15.0c 3-0O 6,0c 1.00 6.00 2.00 .75 to to 1 .00 to 35. CO to 5c. 00 to 50.00 40,00 £O.OC 25.00 12.00 10.00 5.00 8.00 8.00 4.00 100.00 6.00 8.00 3.00 10.00 5.00 I 00 William F. Kasting Co. >losflilo F-lorlsts 568-570 WASHINGTON STREET • BUFFALO, N. Y. J.a.BUOL©NG 184 North Wabaah Avenue, CHICAGO ?2IEivJIiil-i-=^ ■"" WHOLESALE CARNATioNs^^^^^ GROWER of GUT FLOWERS ROBERT DYSART CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT ■Imple meth«d« »t correct •ccoOBtlni ««p«eUIl7 Mbipted tor aorlatc' «s«. ■OOKB BAI.ANOBD AJTD ADJC8TEP ♦e »TATE 8T. .... BOSTOK TdCVlWM MiriB ««. Boston Floral Supply Ge, S47-8fi7 Cambridce St., Boctaa Headquartere for OTCAS, BASKETS, WIRE DESIONS and WAX FI^OWEBB Send for price lUt If yoa hiTC not r«- celTcd one. July 6, 1918 HOETICULTUEE 17 Flower Market Reports The market has shown BOSTON a marked contrast this week and mid-summer dullness prevails. Flowers are scarce and the supply on hand is more than sufficient to cover all orders.' Roses, as usual, have what little call there is and they are of excellent quality and demand fair prices. Peonies have dis- appeared au.i carnations are of poor variety. Lily of the valley i^ s:a:ce. Outdoor stock moves slowly and the market as a whole is in the doUdroms. The market is much CHICAGO firmer than it was two weeks ago. There has been a gradual lessening up of stock while the demand has held steadily for flowers for out of town trade. All the best shipping stock is required each day and local buyers are early in the market to supply their needs. This is the last week of peonies. It has not been a banner year for that flower but neither has it been an excaplion- ally poor one. The cool weather of the last half of June has done much to keep outdoor flowers in good condi- tion and there is quite a varietj' now coming. The low temperature has also been very favorable to the roses and carnations. After the best week's NEW YORK business for several years the market has slowed up with very little else to look forward to for the summer except the meagre transient business and funeral work. Roses hold up well in quality and the supply is ample. Beauties are fairly good and Ophelias of good size and color are not uncommon Longiflorums can be had in quantity. Rubrums have been moving freely. Lily of the valley is not over plentiful, neither are good orchids. Growers of good sweet peas have done w-ell this past week for good stock brought good prices. General business has dropped off so that prices have tumbled and stock is accumulating in the hands of dealers. Carnations cleaned up Mon- day but are also beginning to drag. Outdoor stock cuts little figure at pres- ent except good sweet peas. Russell seems to PHILADELPHIA be the Queen Bee in the rose hive at present. There are some very fine long-stemmed stock coming in and these bring about as good prices as in mid winter, which is lucky for the grower seeing he has no coal bill at present. In carnations there are still some very good Beacon and Enchan- tress to be seen, many of these bring- ing four cents without any trouble. FERNS Nearby stock, splendid, well selected fronds, in bundlts of 50 Single thousards, $2.50 ; in five thousand lots or over, $2.00 per 1000 Everything in Cut Flowers, Plants Greens, Ribbons and Supplies S. S. PENNOCK COMPANY The ^1?.lf/it{s%f Philadelphia NEW YORK 1 1 7 W. 28th St. PHILADELPHIA BALTIMORE 1 608-1 620 Ludlow.St. Franklin & St. Paul Sts. WASHINGTON. 1 2 1 6 H. St.. N. W. WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS TRADE PRICES — fcr 100 TO DEALERS ONL'J Rofet Ajn. Beauty, Special '" *' Fancy and Extra *' *' No. I and culls. Russell, Euler, Mock Hadley Arenberg, Hoosicr Beauty Ward Killamey, Radiance, Taft .... Ophelia, Sunburst, Hillingdon. Carnatioiu Cattleyat Lilies, Longiflorum LilieB, Speciosum Lfly of the Valley Snapdragon Gladioli Peonies • • Calendula Sweet Peas Gardenias Adiantum Smilax AtparasutPln.&SiweB. (looBhs.) CINCINNATI I CHICAGO J"'y I I July 1 BUFFALO July I PITTSBURG June 24 30.00 25 00 tr 35 -oc 20.0c i5-to K 20.00 15.0c 4.00 tc 8.00 10.00 4.00 to 12.00 lO.CO t. 12.00 IC 5.00 8.00 8.00 3.00 50.00 10.00 6.00 8.00 5.00 10.00 3.CO 3.00 1.50 so. 00 1.25 20.00 50.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 1.00 to to 0 tt) to to to to to to to to 1.95 tc .... to 10.00 4.00 4. CO S.oe. 10.00 12.00 3.00 75.00 12.00 40.00 to 1.50- 20.00 75.00 As a rule all flowers are on the scarce side and everything cleans up well. A vast difference from the plethora of two weeks ago. With the ending of PITTSBURGH the garden roses and other outdoor varieties there is a notable stiffening in the cut flower market. Quotations of last week remain unchanged but the demand has been sufficiently brisk to clear the offerings daily. This was to some extent due to the rush of commencement exercises which fill the closing days of June. The whole- sale florists see no reason for undue pessimism notwithstanding the gen- eral tendency towards restriction. Stock has not ROCHESTER, N. Y. been any too plentiful dur- ing the past week and it is only the last couple of days that enough was seen on the market. Outdoor mater- ial is not so very plentiful but is com- ing faster each day now. Rose ship- ments are light with quite a big de- mand. White varieties are still scarce. Carnations are small and a good demand for larkspur is noticed. All other outdoor stoclc such as coreopsis, gaillardia, sweet Avilliam, bachelor buttons, snapdragon, candy- tuft and gypsophilla sells good. Sweet peas are scarce and of poor quality. Lilies are meeting all present de- mands. S u m m e r dullness is ST. LOUIS everywhere.' An occa- sional wedding, a birth- day or funeral work form the outlet. Gladioli are arriving freely, and some good Russell roses are seen, otherwise- (Contined on page 19) 18 H 0 R T I C U L T U E E July 6, 1918 H. E. FROIVIENT Wholesale Commission Florist Choice Cut Flowers ««w AddTMl, IM Wwt Mtb St., MKW TOKK TateplMBM I MMl tMl. Madlaea S«aM«. I — WW. p. FORD — Wholesale Florist 107 W. 2fltli Street, NEW YORK Telephone 5335. Farragut. Call and inspect the Best Establlahment in the Whoieaaie Flower District. JOHN YOUNG & CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS S3 WEST 28th STREET NEW YORK CITY Consignments Solicited Phone FkrrAffat 4SSe FRANK MILLANG Wboleaale CommlasloD Deslar 1. CUT FLOWERS 65 and (7 West 26th St., iitm YoA Coogan Bnlldlne Tel., 299 Farragut CoDBlgnmenta SoUdtad mEDEmKYERTinc. Wholesale Commission READY FOR BUSINESS 49 WEST 28th ST. NEW YORK. OEO. C. SIEBRECHT WHOLESALE FLORIST CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED ■PHONE (|08jf4RRA0CT NEW YORK THE KERVAN CO Frmh Cut Deeormtlve Evercreena. Highest Standard of Quality. Largeat Block in America. Write for Illustratad Catalog of Greens and Florists' Supplies. 119 W. 28th St., - . NEW YORK WILLIAM H. KUEBLER Brooklyn'* Foramoat auid Best f HOLESALE COMMISSION HOUSE ^ First Class Mark.t far aO CUT FLOWERS m WiUonghby St, Brookiya. N. T I. c. Foin> 12t W*st 28tli St., NEW YORK FIE w, Fmcr HIIOIS A Fnll Line of AI,I, OCT IXOWKBS. Tetaphona aST* TmmtmH. ALBANY CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE ™S1?""*"-'- 6" Broadway, ALBANY, N. Y. E AMD HONBT BT BEMDIlfO 1 Consignments Solicited. WHOLESALE ONLY SAVE TIME AMD HONBT BT BEMDIlfO TOUB OBDBBS TO VB Prices Right Telephone ConnedioB Centrally Located, The Hub of the Flower Rlarket SectiMi | o marl.e:s IVIII ^laai A.NO ^A/KolwsMl• F-|or is-t: SS and 57 W. 26th Street, . NEW YORK HENRY M. ROBINSON CO. OF NEW YORK SS-S7 >A^0S't: 26«l Tal.»ho.as, IS — tSIO Madison Square MAUBICK L. OlOaa. TrsManr Const v.aasmft« NEW YORK QDOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only ROSES AND CARNATIONS American Beauty. Special ** " Fancy and Extra. ** " No. 1 and culls- - Ruuell, Euler, Mock Hadley Arenberg. Hoosier Beauty Ward Killamey. Radiance, Taft Ophelia. Sunburst. Hillingdon, Key Caniationa List Part of Wiek lodjni June 29 19ie X5-00 3.00 1. 03 I, DO z.oo 3. 00 s.cc 2, CO 3.00 2,00 3.06 90.00 10.00 3.00 8.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 8 00 15.00 4.00 nrst Pirt of wm bigiiinioi luly 1 ISII 15.00 5.00 1. 00 1.50 x.oo .50 1. 00 •50 • 73 2.00 1.50 to to to to ta 10 10 to to to to 3.00 S.os I.QC 500 5.00 4.00 6,00 lo.oo 3.00 Frank H. Traendly Charles Schenck TRAENDLY & SCHENCK AVKolesale Florists 436 6tk Avenue, Betwein 26th and 27tli Sts , New York Telephones: 797, 798, 799 Farragut Consignments Solicited WALTER F. SHERIDAN Wliolesale Commission Dealer In CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 133 West 38th Street, New York Telephone— MS2-8633 Madison Square H. BAYERSDORFER & CO. Manufacturers and Importers 1129 Arch St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. THE liEADING FLORISTS' SCPPtY HOUSE OF AMERICA RCBD (SL KCLLER 122 West 25th St.. New York Florists' Supplies We mannfactnre all oar iatil DisitBS, Baskets, Win Wirk KNovtltiis and are dealers in Decorative Glassware, Growers and Florists* Beaalsltes Bieechwood Heigl^ NuraerMs !OMIOi fas THOMAS YOUNfi, Jr., Proi|Hrl»*»r M. ». Wired Toothpicks W.J. COWEE, Berlin, N.r. 10.000 . . .f 2.00 60,000 . . . t8.75 BiUipl. Vor ml* br is.lsw. When writingto Advertisers kindly mention HorticultDre July 6, 1918 HORTICULTUEE 19 Flower Market Reports [Continued from page 17) the supply is poor. Sweet peas are about over. There has been an over- supply of Shasta daisies. Some good Harrisii lilies are seen. There is a good supply of greens. Stock of all kinds WASHINGTON is very scarce and difficulty is expe- rienced in filling all orders. Roses and carnations are very poor and undesir- able. Gladioli is late. There has been some sale for orchids. Stephan- otis is in demand. Cornflower sold well for Fourth of July decorations. Large quantities of gypsophila are offered as "filler." Coreopsis, cosmos and other outdoor flowers are being used as substitutes for greenhouse stock. K. al.i-e:im NEW YORK. Clarence Slinn and Pappas & Co. are moving to new quarters on 28th street. John Weir is takin,g a vacation, something unusual for him. He will be away a month. There are still some good peonies coming in from Brampton. Ont., being received by Gunther Bros. We are pleased to learn that L. B. Coddington is satisfactorily recover- ing from his serious illness. The new rose, Columbia, coming to the market from Charles H. Totty, is making a good impression. Secretary John Young is still in the West in the interest of the S. A. F. J. H. Pepper is in charge of the sec- retary's office during his absence. S. Hanfling's second son has gone into the service. Mr. Rosens, Jr., for- merly of the same establishment, who is in the Medical Department, is home for a visit. The Growers' Cut Flower Company closed its doors on 28th street last Saturday. E. J. Van Rieper, who has been manager, now goes to the employ of Riedel & Meyer. David Don of Weeber & Don has been appointed a member of the ex- ecutive committee of the American Seed Trade Association to fill the un- expired term of the late J. Harrison Dick. Joseph J. Lane, formerly of the Gar- den Magazine, but now in the service at Camp Devens, Ayer, Mass., has been transferred to Headquarters' Company. 302d Field Artillery and "A LEADER IN TBE WaOLBSALE COfVUISSION TRADE FOR OTER TBIRTI TEARS" Have a demand for more than I can supply. Rose Growers Call or Write- 118 West 28th St. IMEXA/ YORK TELEPHONES FruTasnt 167 and 30M NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only MISCELLANEOUS Ust Part ef Weak First Part of Wtek iBdJBS June 29 beeJoDing luly 1 1911 1918 Cattleyu • Lilies, LonBiflorum LiHes, Speciosum LUy of the VmUey SnapV. 28th St., NEWr YORK D, J. Pappaa, Prea. will probably be leaving for other parts soon. A cablegram received a few days ago from William Plumb states that he had arrived safely in Havana. Mail news from there is to the effect that the oil borings of Mr. Plumb's Company are showing now some very encouraging signs. WASHINGTON, D. C. Charles Scarborough, tor many years connected with the F street store of Gude Bros. Co. has resigned and is now on his father's farm in Pennsylvania. Mr. Scarborough ex- pects soon to enter government serv- ice. Victor W. Fortwengler has resigned his position with the Washington Floral Company to enter the U. S. Ma- rine Corps. In company with George Gouldman, formerly with the Louise Flower Shop and the Washington Floral Company, he has gone to Paris Island, S. C. Francis J. Robbins, formerly with Gude Bros. Co., has returned to his home In Carlisle, Pa., for a brief va- cation. He expects within a few days to go to Camp Oglethorpe, Georgia, having recently enlisted in the Medi- cal Corps. He is the son of Jesse Robbins, florist, of East Ridge street, Carlisle. The stores are up against a serious proposition in the way of help. The greenhouses too are suffering. The draft and enlistments made heavy in- roads upon them and now the coming of the "work or fight" order is further complicating the situation. This is shown in the fact that a number of growers are only just now putting gladiolus in the ground. This has greatly delayed production, but no other course was open with labor as scarce as now. The big event of the week was the purchase by David G. Grillbortzer of the properties in Washington and Alexandria, W. Va., of the Washing- ton Floral Company from J. Louis Loose. The Loose and Grillbortzer ranges of greenhouses are opposite each other in Alexandria, and com- bined represent approximately a quarter of a million feet of glass. Mr. Grillbortzer expects to market the production of these houses both at wholesale and retail through the store at Fourteenth street and New York avenue. J. Harper Hetherington, who has been manager of the store, will continue as manager of the wholesale and retail departments under Mr. Grillbortzer. The wholesaling of the Grillbortzer stock was formerly done through the Leo Niessen Company ex- change. HORTICULTUKE July 6, 1918 LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS CHICAGO. Mrs. Clias. McKellar has not been well for some time, being a sufferer from neuritis. Mrs. Frank Ayers is now home from Hanneman Hospital, where slje has been critically ill for a number of weeks. A. L. Koehler, of the firm of the American Bulb Co., reports trade as very good for the season. B. J. Weis is one of their newer salesmen. Chas. McCauley, member of the board of the Chicago Flower Growers' Asso- ciation, had a narrow escape last week. While it might have been worse he thinks it is bad enough to have two toes crushed. In opening up a car of tile one of them narrowly missed Ftriking his head and tell upon his foot. Miss Florence Hill, one of the young- est members of the Ladies' Auxiliary Nursery Association, is a member of the well known firm of the D. Hill Nursery Co. at Dundee, 111. Miss Hill is equally adept, whether in service at the ofBce desk, handling stock or act- ing as chaffeur carrying visitors to and from the famous evergreen nur- series. The trade was very sorry to learn of the sudden death of Mrs. John Zech on Saturday, June 29th. She was very highly respected by all who knew her and her death will be a great loss to her family and friends. Her husband was the late John Zech, one of the pioneer florists of Chicago and head of the firm of Zech & Mann. Further notice is lo be found in the obituary columns Mr. and Mrs. F. \V. Watson and two children motored from Topeka, Kas., to their summer home in Topmabee, Mich., and took in two days of the nurserymen's convention. The Wat- sons are the third generation of apple and pear seedling specialists and have three plants in Kansas, at St. Mary's, Silver Lake and Perry, respectively. The great grandfather Watson had the distinction of being head gardener to King James of England. Probably the honor of being the old- est woman connected with the nursery business belongs to Mrs. Z. K. Jewett of Sparta, Wis. Mr. Jewett was a charter member of the Nurserymen's Association. 43 years ago, and con- tinued active in it for 30 years, or till his death. Since then the business has been carried on by their son, but Mrs. Jewett still retains her interest in it and finds it difficult to understand how the ladies can attend the conven- tions and have no part in the meetings. At the one session to which* the ladies were invited it is worthy of mention that this veteran of the trade was the first member of the auxiliary to take her place in the convention rooms. W. A. Diummond, landscape archi- tect of St. Louis, Mo., and formerly of Boston, has a most able assistant in J \-\ii:s B. Shi:.\ Newly .Vi'iMiintv per dozen, carnations $1.50 per dozen, sweet peas $1.50 per hundred, snap- dragons $1.00 and $2.00 per dozen, gladiolus $2.00 and $3.00 per dozen, and dahlias 75c. to $1.50 per dozen. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Manda, West Oranse, N. J., have received word from their son, William J. Manda, who is in the marines, that he was wound- ed in action and is now in a hospital in France. He enlisted in the marines two years ago and has Ijeen in France eight months. 22 HORTICULTURE July 6, 1918 A Successful Outing. The employees of R. & J. Parquhar & Co. enjoyed their annual outing on Saturday, June 29, the store and nursery being closed all day. The party, numbering well over one hun- dred, assembled at 9.00 a. m. at City Point, where a special boat was wait- ing to take them to Thompson's Island. Arriving at the Island, the sports were started by a well contest- ed base-ball game between the teams representing the store and the nurs- ery. The game was won by the nursery and ' was featured by the fielding of Smith and the pitching of Dixon. After the game, dinner was served in the main dining room and was en- joyed by all; featured by selections by the Boys' Band, connected with the Island, also patriotic favors, repre- senting the allied countries. After the dinner the sports were continued and resulted with the following win- ners: 100-yard dash for men — E. Fletcher, 1st; U. Montgomery, 2nd. 50-yard dash for girls — Miss Carter, 1st : Miss Masters, 2nd. 3-legged race — E. Fletcher and W. Beaty, 1st: P. Halloran and F. Masters, 2nd. Throwing the baseball for distance — Won by Miss Savage. 1st; Mrs. Glynn, 2na. nO-yard dash for men over 40 years — W. Davy. 1st; H. Jenner, 2nd. Pipe race — Won by C. Hofer. .Shoe race for men — Won by E. Fletcher. Egg race for girls — Won by Miss Mullen. Shoe race for girls — Miss Keogh, 1st: Miss Fordham, 2nd. Dancing was enjoyed all afternoon. At the close of the day, all as- semliled in the dance hall, where the prizes to the winners were awarded by the Honorary President, Mr. John Farquhar. A vote of thanks was ten- dered to Mr. Charles Bradley, Super- intendent of the Island, whose kind invitation was extended to us to hold our annual outing there this year. At 6.00 o'clock we boarded the boat for home, it being the opinion of all that this was the most successful out- ing we ever held. The committee of arrangements comprised: .John W. Davy, Chairman : James Arm- strong, Walter Bartlett, Miss Harriet Mul- len. Miss Christine Wannberg. George Cruickshank, Miss Vera Savage. Arthur Holland, Harold Leary, Clarence Stone. Officials — James Armstrong, starter; Wil- liam Gordon, announcer; Forest Rollins, umpire base ball game. .Judges — Alexander P. Dewar. Victor Nilsson, Patrick Fordham, George Cruick- shank. Harry Jenner, Robert Walsh. CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY Advertisement* in thi« Department, Ten Cents a Line, Net ASTERS ASTERS — HENDERSON'S INVINCIBLE. One of the finest for cut flowers. White, Shell Pink, Rose, Lavender and Purple. Strong plants. $5.00 per 1000, cash. BRILL CELERY GARDENS, Kalamazoo, Mich. BEGONIAS • BEGONIAS Pots 100 1,000 Lorraine 2% in. $14.00 $120.00 Cincinnati 2% in. 15.00 Mrs. J. A. Peterson. 2% in. 20.00 180.00 Melior 2% in. 20.00 JULIUS ROEHRS CO., Rutherford, N. J- BULBS C KEUR & SONS, HILLEGOM. Holland. Bulbs of all descriptions. Write for prices. NEW YORK BRANCH, 8-10 Bridge St. CARNATION STAPLES Split carnations quickly, easily and cheaply mended. Pillsbury's Carnation Staple, 1000 for 35c.; 30OO for $1.00 post- paid. I. L. PILLSBURY, Galesburg, 111. CHRYSANTHEMUMS FINE CLEAN STOCK OF BEST KINDS for Florists use. Send us list of wants. Catalogue free. ELMER D. SMITH & CO.. Adrian, Mich. CTCtAMEN CYCLAMEN: In the following colors. Pure white, white with pink eye, pink, dark red, light red and salmon. 2y2-in. pots, $8.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000; 3-in. pots, $10.00 per 100, $95.00 per 1000; 3y2-4-in. pots, $20.00 per lOO. If only salmon is or- dered—the price will be 20% higher. JULIUS ROEHRS CO., Rutherford, N. J. CYCLAMEN : Best strain of Cyclamen grown in 2i4-in. pots. Varieties, Salmon Pink, Light Pink, Blood Red, Bright Red, Pure White and White with Red Eye, at $7.50 per hundred, or $65.00 per thousand. Cyclamen Seedlings, from three to five leaves, $5.00 per hundred, or $40.00 per thousand. "Cash with order." J. H. FIESSER, North Bergen, N. J. DAHLIAS Peony Dahlia Mrs. Frederick Grinnell. Stock For Sale. JOHN P. RODNEY, New Bedford, 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. PATENT GRANTED. 1,265,776, cultivator, William P. Har- per. Abiline, Kan. Orders booked at any time for Fall or Spring delivery. Wholesale and Retail. Send for Catalog. NORTHBORO DAHLIA & GLADIOLUS GARDENS, J. L. Moore, Prop., Northboro. Mass. DRACAENAS DRACAENA TERMINALIS. Clean healthy stock out of 2% inch pots at $8.00 per 100; 3 inch pots at $15.00 per 100; 4 inch pots at $25.00 per 100. Cash with order. J. H. FIESSER, North Bergen, N. J. FERNS "a few thousand Teddy Jr., Scottii, and Boston Ferns, 2'/, Inch, $6,00 per 100; $55.00 per 1000. 2000 good, strong Scottii, 3 inch, $12.00 per 100; $110.00 per 1000. C. U. LIGGIT, Wholesale Plantsman, 325 Bulletin Building, Philadelphia, Pa. FLOWER POTS A. ROLKER & SONS, New York City, Eastern Selling A^jents for the York Pot- tery, Pa. Write for prices and terms of pots, pans and fern dishes. Address P. O. Box 752. City Hall Station. GLASS Greenhouse glass, lowest prices. JOHN- STON GLASS CO., Hartford City, Ind. GOLD FISH Gold fish, aquarium plants, snails, cas- tles, globes, aquarium, fish goods, nets, etc., wholesale. FRANKLIN BARRETT, Breeder, 4815 D St., Olney, Philadelphia, Pa. Large breeding pairs for sale. Send for price list. HYDRANGEAS We grow them by the acre and grow them right. A complete collection of FRENCH VARIETIES AND OTAKSA, from pots for Sept. delivery. Secure your needs now and have them shipped before frost. ."*, in. 4-in. 5-in. 6-in. 7-in, 8-in. 7c. 20e. 25c. 35c. 50c. 65c. Field grown plants of Otaksa for August shipment, 25% less. J. L. SCHILLER, ^TOLEDO, O. ORCHIDS HASSALL & CO., Orchid Growers and Raisers, Southgate, London, England. Catt- leyas and Laelio-Cattleyas our specialty. One trial order solicited. PEONIES Peonies. The world's greatest collection, 1200 sorts. Send for list. C. BETSCHER, Canal Dover, O. Peonies can be shipped from France ^•ith celerity and security via Bordeaux- New York. " DESSERT, Peony Specialist, Chenonceaux, France. Please refer to Sixteenth General Catalogue. ROSES ROSES. CANNAS AND SHRUBS. THE CONARD & JONES COMPANY, WEST GROVE, PA. SPHAGNUM MOSS Live Sphagnum moss, orchid peat and orchid baskets always on hand. LAGER & HURRELL, Summit. N. J. VEGETABI-E PLANTS CELERY PLANTS— Golden Self Blanch- ing (French Strain), Giant Pascal, also the grand new Easy Blanching, which is easy to grow, fine plants, ready for the field, $2.00 per 1000. Cash. BRILL CELERY GARDENS, Kalamazoo, Mich. 4,000,000 Cabbage, Cauliflower, Tomato and Celery plants. Field grown and potted. List free. F. W. ROCHBLLH & SONS, Chester, New Jeriey. VINES Flowering and Foliage Vines, choice collection. Large Specimen, Pot and Tub grown for immediate effect; also Climbing Roses. J. H. TROY, Mount Hissarlik Nur- sery, New Rochelle, N. Y. WIRE WORK WILLIAM E. HEILSCHER'S WIRE WORKS, 264 Randolph St., Detroit, Mich. WANTS, FOR SALE, ETC. SITUATIONS WANTED SITUATION WANTED— By gardener, married. 20 years' experience. Thoroughly understands all branches of the profession outside and under glass. Only good posi- tion considered where energy and ability counts. No objection to distance. Prefer Pacific Coast or middle west. Address lj:CIEN LECLERE, Fort Steilacoom, Wash. HELP WANTED WANTED: A man that Is capable of taking charge of the watering of a large range of greenhouses. Apply in person or letter, with references, to H. H. BAR- ROWS & SON, No. 264 High St., Whitman, Mass. WANTED — Yonns man ai asalBtant In park garden work. Addreii "J. J.," ear* HORTICDLTDRB. July 6, 1918 II 0 E T I C U L T U B E THE VERr NEWEST AND QUICKEST METHOD OF DESTROTIXO WEEDS, GRASS AND OTHER GROWTH IN GARDEN WAX.KS. GUTTERS. TENNIS COURTS. DRIVEWAYS. ETC. 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Rellevea mange. Dilute with water SO to BO parta. M Pint, »0o.i Pint, SOo.i Quart, eOc; Vi Omllon, fl.SO; Gallon, tZ.SO; 6 Gal- lon Can, tlO.eO; 10 Gallon Can, «20.00. Direetlonj on package. LEMON OIL COMPANY Btft i. 421 W. LiilDftai It, liltiMn, Mi When writing to advertiters kindly mention HORTICULTURE. CONCENTRATED PULVERIZED MANURE P«lT«ria«4 w aknddrd Cattle Manure PnlTertae4 Siheep Manure Hie Florislt' standard ol uniform kj|^ qualitr for orer ten Tears. 'P*^ •■ WIZARD BRAND in ywr Supp)^ House orns. or write u difectfor pricu and freight rdee. THB. PULVBUIBD MANURE CD. M Vwimm MMk Tm«. CUot^ NIKOTEEN For Sprajring APHIS PUNK For Fumigating Aik Your Dealer tot k mCOmE MPG, CO ST. LOUIS F, 0. PtiiGt CO. NRV VMft Maatlca li elaatlc and tenaclua*. adnUU el expanalon and contraction. Pntty becoma* hard and brittle. Broken glasa more aaflly remoTed wltboat breaking of otber glaaa as occnra wttb hard patty. Lasti Inngar 'ban patty Baay to apply. GET OUR CATALOGUE On Ventilating Apparatus and Green- house Fittings ADVANCE CO., RICHMONO, IND. The FlorlHtB Hall Association rate of Id- Borance from Nov. Ist, 1916 to Nov. 1st, 1917 vrill be twenty cents per hundred sqaare feet of single thick glass and eight cents per hundred sq ua re feet of doable thic^ rbtsB. For particulars, address. JOHN O. S8LBB. Bee.. Saddle BWer, N. J Difficult and rejected cases spe- cially solicited. No misleading in- ducements made to secure business. Over 30 years' active practice. Ex- perienced personal. conscientious service. Write for terms. Address SIGGERS & SIGGEDS PAVmNT LAWVBIK Box 9. National Union Bnilding Washington, D. C. Little Ads. That Bring Big Returns Uttle Ad*. Is OUT Clmaemed Buyers' Dlres- tory bring big retoma to both adTertleer Anything wanted by florlata, gardener*, park and cemetery euperlntendenta, ete., ean be sold throagh this medium. THEY COST ONLY TEN CENTS A LINE Dont fall to read oTer theae Ada. In laane and yon may find one or more th»t will proTe profitable to yom. The Recognized Standard Insecticide. A spray remedy for green, black, white fly. thrlps and soft scale. Quart, $1.00; Gallon, S2.50. FUNOINE For mildew, rust and other blights affect- ing flowers, fruits and vegetables. Quart, Sl.OO: Gallon, $2.50. VERMINE For eel worms, angle worms and other worms working in the soil. Qaart, $1.00; Gallon, $3.00 SOLD BY DE.iLERS. i Afamttfacturing MADISOM, N. J. Co il/MPjOAP Sure InSG-ct Killer THE use of Imp Soap Spray on fruit trees, garden truck, ornamental trees, shrubs, etc., will positively destroy all insect pests and lana de- posits. Quite harmless to vegetation. Used in country's biggest orchards and estates. Very economical - one gal. ImpSoap Spray makes from 25 to 40 gals, effective solution. Directions on can. Qt. 55c.; Gal. $1.90; 5 Gals. $8.50. F.O.B. Boston. Genuine can has Ivy Leaf trade mark. Your money back if Imp Soap Spray doesn't do as claimed. Order direct if your dealer can't supply. F. E. ATTEAUX & CO., Props. Eastern Chemical Co. BOSTON, MASS. -> )raer'8 Peerlessi Glazing Points For Greenboixses Drive eisy and trae» because both bevels are od the same side. Can't twist aod break the glass in ^iriving. Galvan- ized and will Dot mst. No rights or lefti The Peerless Glazing Point ie patented. No others likc^ it. Order from your deale^ 01 direct from us. 1000,75c. postpaid. Samples free. EEKB7A. DBEEB.I 714 CheBtDQt Btreet^ idalphla, ;iJ: 11 U li T 1 U U L T U K ]■: July 6, 1918 Kind^ Greenhouses K££P SUMMER WITH YOU THE WHOLE YEAR ROUND On account of their sturdy special construction which permits ot great .treneth without the need of heavy shadow casting supports, these houses are So wirm and sunny that they are flUed with a riot of bloom and fruit when Jack Frost has stripped the garden of Its beauty. ThP Tentllatlne and heating systems are the result of years of experience In binding for professional growers. Things ]ust have to grow In a King.' A.k ns for any of the following: Catalogue showing Commercial Type Green- houses Catalogue showing Greenhouses for private estates, Catalogue showing Garden Frames and KaBli for private estates. KING CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, 28 King's Roid, North Tonawaida, N. Y. All the Sanlisbt. All Day Houses. New rork, I47B ttiadway Btston. 113 State Street Scranton. 307 lnrln{ liemie PhllaiJelplila. Harrison eiilldlne. IStli and Market Streets BRANCH OFFICES : i^<% GREENHOUSES-ALL KINDS Put your Grtfenhouse Prtblems up to us We Eo anywhere In the U. S. tn submit plans and prices Me€ropDlitai)Ma€erialQ> 1297-1325 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. -^mm^.:. riLAss HOT-BED SASiHES Our prices can be bad l)y niail, 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 Ttock Bottom Prices. PARSMELSKY BRDS. Inc. 215-217 Haveiiie.ver St., Brookl.vn, N. Y. )t*-^ CAN SHIP ANY SIZE AT ONCE Telephone or Telegraph Order at Our Expense KROESCHELL BROS. CO., 466 W. Erie Street. CHICAGO, ILL. Plant Propagation, Greenhouse and Nursery Practice By M. G. KAINS We have had many inquiries from time to time for a reliable and up-to-date book on plant propa- gation, but were always at a loss to find any pub- lication that we could recommend. The subject has been dealt with in fragmentary manner only in books that have come to our notice. So it is well that this new work has been issued, espec- ially as it is both comprehensive and practical, and it should meet with a ready sale among plantsmen, nurserymen and gardeners. There are nineteen chapters covering in detail topics of ger- mination and longevity of seeds, propagating by buds, layering, cuttings, grafting, etc., fruit tree stocks, scions, etc., and there are eight pages of condensed cultural instructions in tabulated form, covering annuals and perennials from seed, woody plants, evergreens, vines, bulbs and tubers, greenhouse and house plants, ferns, palms, water plants, orchids and cacti. The illustrations are numerous, comprising 213 figures and halftone plates. There are 322 pages well bound and ~'. heavy paper, teeming with helpful information. It is a book which no cultivator can afford to do without. It is worth many times its price. Copies can be supplied from the office of HORTICUL- TURE at publisher's price, $1.50. HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 147 Summer St., Boston, Mass. Principles and Practice of Pruning By M. G. KAINS Lecturer on Horticulture, Columbia UniverBity Few practices In the handling of plants, especially fruit bearing piantg, attract so much Interest as do those ot pruning. The methods are so varied, the results so diverse, and the opinions of growers so apparently con- tradictory that this subject Is always one of the most interesting, and the surest to hold attention and arouse (iiscuBsion. Particularly during the last ten or fifteen years when the principles of plant physiology have been more and more satisfactorily applied to plant production and man- agement has interest settled in pruning. During the latter half of this time also more and more Investi- gations and tests have been conducted by experiment stations and other workers to test out methods and principles in the Interest of science and for the benefit of growers. The accumulation ot such new knowledge has become very considerable especially In the last de- cade, but it is necessarily so scattered that very few growers have access to It, hence the demand for a book, which shall present the really Important features of these Investigations as well as set forth the fundamental principles based upon the laws of plant growth. This volume Is lavishly Illustrated mainly by actual photographs of specimens which show good and bad practices. The author has spared neither time nor ex- pense In gathering his photographs, each one of which tells Its story. After a few pages of Introduction the author discusses Plant Physiology as related to pruning. A chapter takes up the Philosophy of Pruning, Itself a very In- teresting subject. Then follows a classiflcation and clear discussion of Buds, very fnlly illustrated from life. How Wounds Heal is an exceedingly Interesting chapter, as are also those on Prevention and Repair of Mechanical In- juries, Pruning Nursery Stock, Young Trees, Mature Trees and Odd Methods of Pruning and 'graining, Re- juvenating Neglected Trees and Practical iTee Surgery. Profusely Illustrated. 400 pages. 8% i 8 Inches. Cloth. Net, J2.00. HOBTIOCLTURE PITBUSHING CO. \ 147 Snnuner St., Boston, Has*. HORTICULTURE Vol. XXVIII JULY 13. 1918 No. Published Every Saturday at 147 Summer Street, Boston, Mass. Supscription $1.00 HORTICULTURE July 13, 1918 New Early-Flowering or Winter Blooming GIANT F9ANSIES An entirely new anrl distinct strain of Pansies. The main advantage of tliese new Pansies over all hitherto existing Pansies is the extreme earliness of flowering antl its unnsual hardiness, which enables them to withstand quite severe Win- ters and to bloom right on into Summer. Sown at the same time as other Pansies, they begin flowering tlie early part of March or as soon as the snow is off the ground, many times having four or five large flowers to a plant. when_ all other Pansies are only showing buds. The flowers are large, well formed and fragrant. 14. WINTER SUN: Golden yellow, eye. IS. ICE KING: Silvery white, with eye. 10. CELESTIAL QUEEN: Light or sky blue. 17. CHABM OF MAKCH: Dark velvety blue. IS. MIXED: The above four col- ors with other shades and variations. Each color separate or mixed. 500 seeds 25c. 1000 seeds 40c. Vs "z. $1.10, Vi oz. $2.00, oz. $7.50. For description and prices of other Pansy seed send for price list. POT GROWN PERENNIALS DAISIES Also Lupins, Sedum roseum, Pyrethrum roseum, Gaillardias, Sweet William Boston Giant all in 4-inch Pots, $12.50 per 100 3-year old AMPEL0P8IS VEITCHII, 50c each A- M. DAVENPORT, "^".^.V^r;-" •Julius R< IM IVIEN Orchids, Conservatory Plants, Novelties, Begonias, Garden Perennials Fines/ Stock in America for Trade or Private Requirements RUTHERFORD. NEW JERSEY IF in need of RELIABLE NURSERY STOCK that is well grown, well dug and well packed Send to the BAY STATE NURSERIES WholeKile and Retail NORTH ABUVGTOW, MAfiS. BAMBOO CANE STAKES Per bale Per bale NATURAl, 6 ft., 2,000 $21.00 6-9 ft.. 600 7.00 9-12 ft.. 400 8.60 Prices ex warehouse New York. Terms — Net cash 30 days. McHUTCHISON & CO. 96 Chambers St., New York BOBBINK & ATKINS NURSERYMEN, FLORISTS, PLANTERS RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY We are esbeorlbeT* to the NnrseiTinmi'* Fnsd fer Market Derelepment, alee "Bay It Wltk irioweri" PabUelty Ouinalcm. Let Us Quote You on CALLA ELLIOTTIANA IRIS, LILIUMS, PAEONIES, ETC. For Fall Delivery JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, Inc. Flowerfield, L. I., N. Y. HOLLAND NURSERIES BEST HARDY BHOOODBNDBON8, AZAliEAS, OONrFEBS, CL,EHATI8, H. p! roses, shrubs and heb- BACEOtJS PLANTS. 215 iBiia Street Weehawlien Heights P. 0 No I Koboken. K. I. P. OUWERKERK, NURSERY STOCK Fmlt aod Ornamental Trtwe, Bhmb>, Small Fmlta, Olematle, Erervreene and Roaea. Writ* for Trade lAtt. W. & T. SMITH COMPANY, Oentva, N. Y. We are inbicrlbert to the Nnnerymen'i Fnnd fer Market DeTelopment. 100 *S.OO S.W 8.00 ALL. THE POPULAR TABIETIE8 Own Root* or Grafted O A^FR IM ATI O IMS Root«d Gnttlnv* of »U the best oominer- et&I varieties. Healthy stoek. MISCELLANEOUS PLANTS Readr for Immediate Bale* Size Pot ASPARAGUS Sprenceri 2%-lii. ASPARAGUS Sprenserl 3 -In. SHIIAX 2%-ln. 4END FOR CATALOGUE WODO BROTHERS, Fishkill, N.Y. SpedaliatB in SpccHneo Stock for Landscape Work Hardy Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Boxwoods, Hollies and a Complete Line of Coniferons K\ ergreens. WRITE FOR PRICES Gotlace Garden* Nunenei, Inc. EUREKA CALIFOBNLA HILL'S EVERGREENS BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY Small, medium and large sizes supplied Price list now ready THE D. HILL NVRS€fiY CO. Evergreen Specialists. Largest Growers in America BOX 415. DUNDEE, ILL. CHARLES H. TOTTY CHRYSANTHEMUMS IVIADISOIM, IM. J. RERIM 3 ItOSTONS, ROOSEVELTS, VVHITMANII I.MFROVEI) AND COMPACTA AND TEDDY JR. All Siild Out on Slock to .Ingust 1st. H. H. BARROWS, Whitman, Mass. A. N. Pierson, Inc. CROMWELL. CONN. Bedding Plants and Roses THE HORTICULTURAL CATALOG A MONTHLY . JttAOAZINE FOR WESTERN NURSERYMEN FLORISTS, SEEDSMEN Contains alphabetical llstinjrs ef available sorplos stock, ete. 91.00 per year. Foreigit 9130 THE HORTICULTURAL CATALOG LOS ANGELES, OALnrOBMLA When writing to advertisert kindly mention HORTICVLTVRE. July 13, 1918 HORTICULTURE GEIRAIMILJIVIS Easter comes April I'mh, 1919, which will be rather late for bulb stock even if it was available, but it will be just a good time for Geraniums, and every indication is that large plants will be in demand. Now Is the time to start getting ready if you want to have them in good shape, good strong 3-in. plants potted into 4-in. and then shifted along until the proper size is reached. An occasional pinching back will help, and don't forget that a pot bound Geranium will bloom better than a growing plant. We had large plants last season that sold tor $7.50 each without any decoration at all. Our list of varieties is the best in the country. We have good plants ready for immediate shipment. 2-in., $2.50 per 100. $22.50 per 1,000 3-in., 3.50 per 100- 30.00 per 1,000 R. VINCENT, Jr., & SONS CO., ™"^^/^«" SEND FOR CATALOGUE CASH WITH ORDER STAR BRAND ROSES "American Pillar" and nearly every other good bardy climber. Bend for oar list. The/K)NARD & |"X"! WEST GROVE l^JONESCO. I X_j PENN.U.SJi. Ksbwt tjit, PrM. Ailolae Wlatur, Tlo«-Pra>. ^f tri tttbscribers U tki Nurstrymen s Fund ftr Mttrktt Develo^mtnt HorsesKioe Brand Bamboo Canes For staking UUes and other flowers. Beady for Immediate shipment from oar warehooae, Boand Brook, N. J. ^^^ 6/6 feet. Natnnkl W-0* P««J>aIe \'^ 6/6 " " 1S.0O " 2000 8 .. .. 1S.00 " 1000 I - Green..::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::... 10.00 ;; mo K ■■ <• 1».00 " 2000 RALPH M. WARD & CO., The Lily House, 25 Murray St., New York, N. Y. FROM COLD STORAGE |*^c| LIL GIGANTEUM, 7-9. LILY OF THE VALLEY giiiS^ ^^V ^^V'' ,y'' '\A/'»»n-K F-OF3 F3F9ICES -^^•^.^:> CHAS. SCHWAKE & CO., 90-92 W. Broadway, New York 'Page Albany Cut Flower Ex 42 Allen, J. K 43 American Bulb Co 2S Anderson, S. A.. 3!l Aphine Mfg. Co. 46 Atteaux & Co., F. E 40 Barrows, H. H.. 26 Bayersdorfer, H. Co 42 Bay State Nur- series 2(j Beecliwood ' Hts Nurseries Bobbink & At- kins .... Bolgiano cSi Sou. Boston Floral Supply Cc Breck, .1. & Son*. Breitmeyer's, J. . . Sons .». .'iS Budlong. J. A... 40 Bunyara,-A. T.. . 3S Burnett Bros... 2.S 42 211 40 2.S I Page Burpee. W. A. &. Co 28 riarke's, D. Sons. 38 Carter's Tested Seeds, Inc 37 Champion & Cb., . J. N 3il Child s, John Lewis 20 Conard & Jones Co •...27 Cooke, Geo. H... 38 Cowee, W. J 42 Cottage Gardens Nursery 26 Dards 38 Davenport. A. M. 26 Davey Tree Ex- pert Co 48 Dreer, H. A 46-47 Duul.jp, John H. 30 Dysart. B 40 Edwards Folding Box Co 40 Esler, J. G 47 Eyres 3!) Farquhar. It. & J. Co 28 D V Page Ford, M. C 42 Ford, W. P. ... 42 Froment, H. E.. 42 Frost, Chas. ... 26 Galvin, Thos. F.. 39 Gasser Co., J. M. 39 Graham & Son, A. 39 45 40 Grey, Thos. J. Co 28 Gude Bros. Co.. 38 Hail Association. 47 Hart, Geo. B 40 Hentz & Nash... 42 Hews & Co., A. H Hill Co., E. G. Hill, D. Nursery Co 26 Holland Nur. series 26 Holm & Olson... 39 H o r t i c u Itural Catalogue 26 Irwin. R. J 28 Johnston Bros.. 38 Kasting, W. F. Co 40 Keller Sons, J. B. 39 Kelway & Son.. 28 Page Kerr the Florist. 39 Kervan Co 42 King Construc- tion Co 47 Knoble Bros 39 KottmlUer .38 Kroeschell Bros. 47 Kuebler, W. H.. 42 Lange, H. F. Co. 39 Lemon Oil Co. . . 46 Leonard Seed Co. 28 Marshall W. E. Co 28 McConnell. Alex. 38 McHutchison & Co 26 Meehan, Chas. E. 40 Metropolitan Ma- terial Co 47 Miehell, H. F. Co. 28 Michigan Cut Flower Ex 40 Millang, Chas... 42 Millang. Frank.. 42 Murray, Samuel. 38 Nicotine Mfg. Co. 46 Niessen. Leo Co. 40 Ouwerkerk, P... 26 Palmer, W. J. & Son .39 Park Floral Co.. 39 Page Parshelsky Bros. 47 Penn the Florist. 38 Pennock, S. S. Co 41 Pierce Co., F. O. 47 Pierson, A. N 26 Pierson, F._R..._39 Pulverized Ma- 'nure Co 46 Kandall's Flower Shop 39 Reed & Keller... 42 Reidel & Meyer. 42 Reid, Edw 40 Robinson, Henry M. Co 42 Robinson, H. M. & Co. 40 Roehrs. J. Co... 26 Roland, Thomas. 39 Rosery, The 38 Sohling, Max 38 Schwake. Chas. Co 7 Sekenger, Adam. 38 Sheridan, W. F.. 42 Siebrecht, Geo. C. 42 Siggers & Sig- gers 46 Skidelskv, S. S. & Co 28 Page Smith. P. J 18 Smith. W. & T. Nursery Co. .. ^o Smith & Fetters. 39 Smyth. Wm. J. . 39 Stumpp, „G-EM.38 Stumpp & Walter Co ^ Thorburn, J. M. & Co. ..■■■■■;■■ E Totty, Chas. H.. -» United Cut Flow- er Co *■' Vincent. R-. Jf- .,.. & Sons CO -' Wants. For Sale, ^_ etc „q Warburton ....•■ •>■> Ward. R. M. & ,^ Co • • ;„ Weber, F- C, • • • " „ Wceber & Don.. ^ Wood Bros. ..... -» Woodruff. ». "■ ,» & Sons ■»' Young. A. L.-^:-- *2 Young. John ... *- Young. Thos.. Jr. 4- Young & Nugent. 38 Zech & Mann.... «l Zinn, Julius A.. ^» BOOM YOUR BUSINESS by advertising your goods in Ihe HorticMlti Publicity among the kind of readers reached by this paper is THE SORT OF PUBLI- CITY THAT PAYS. 2g HORTICULTURE July 13, 191S MICHELL'S NEW CROP PANSY SEED Michcll's Giant Exkibition Mixed A giant strain which tor size of bloom, heavy texture and varied colors and shades cannot be surpassed. Half tr. pkt., 30c.; tr. pkt., 50c.; % oz., $1.25; $2.00 per hi oz. ; per oz., $7.00. GIANT SORTS IN SEPARATE COLORS Tr. pkt. Oz. Azure Blue $0.40 $2.75 Black Blue 40 2.75 Emperor VViUiam, blue 40 2.75 Hortensia B«<1 40 2.75 King of the Blacks 40 2.75 Lord BeaconsQeld, purple violet 40 2.75 Peacock, blue, claret and white 40 2.75 Snow Queen, pure white 40 2.75 Striped and Mottled 40 2.75 White with Eye 40 2.75 Pure Yellow 40 2.75 Yellow with Eye 40 2.75 HEADQUARTERS FOR ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS 1,000 Seeds, $3.50 5,«00 Seeds, 16.50 10,000 Seeds, $30.00 25,000 Seeds, 72.50 Also all other seasonable Seeds, Bolbs and Supplies, Send for Wholesale Price List. MICHELL'S SEED HOUSE 518 Market St., Philadelphia Lilium Candidum Amaryllis, Callas Cold Storage Lilies Write as for price AMERICAN BULB CO. 17* W. Wabaah An. OHIOAOO, CLl.. IM WMt Mth St., NKW TOKK OHOIOK n.OBIBT8' FLOWER BKKDS Amptamgm* PIomosB* Nanni — 104)0 ■••ds (S.W; MM BMdi, fU.M. Asparacns fiprcnceri — 1000 BmnIi, (l.M. BalTia B«Bflre— H o«., Me.; 1 •«., «.00. Salvia Znrlch— % o«., 76o.; I <»., 94.00. Steaks Beauty of Nloe, 78% Double Flowers — SheU Pink, Bright Pink, Purple. White — Tr. Pkt., fl.OO; hi ot.. »2.00i 1 o.., »S.00. •napdracoa. Petunias, Verbenas, eto. ■KMD FOB CATAtOOUE. Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA. BJLITK LIST OF WHOLESALE FBICKS MAILKD ONLY TO THOSE WHO PLANT FOB PBOFIT LILIUM GIGANTEUM 7/9 (300 per case) $60.00 per thousand 8/10 (226 per case) 80.00 " " 9/10 (200 per esse) 100.00 " " Complete List of Florists' Cholee Seeds. A postal eard will brine our eatalocae. S. S. SKIDELSKY & CO. lOM Lincoln Bide, PHILADBLFHIA. PA. IKhcn writing to adoertiten kind'y mention HORTICULTURE. SEEDS FOR SUMMER SOWING ANTIRRHINUM Giant White, Giant Yellow, Giant Red, 1-4 oz. BOc CALENDULA Orange King, Lemon Queen, per oz. 40c LARKSPUR INVINCIBLE Roay-acarlet, 1-4 oz. 30c Pink, 1-4 oz. 20c White, 1-4 oz. 20c STOCK GIANT TEN WEEK White, Pink, Light Blue, Dark Blue, 1-8 oz. 85c MIGNONETTE Farquhar's Universal, 1-16 oz. $2.00 ; 1-8 oz. $4.00 R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., ','.'1^ SEEDS AND 30-32 BARCLAY STREET Ul NEW YORK EZOIMARD'S S ind ID SERVICE FOR SALE BY LEONARD SEED COMPANY, Chicago, III. BURNETT BROTHERS Importers and Orewars at SEEDS, BULBS, PLANTS, &c. 98 Chaoliirs Street, Niw York THOMAS J. GREY COMPANY SEEDS, BULBS AMD DfPUBMXiNTS WHOLESALE AND BSTAIL. Beselected Strains In Seeds. Improved styles In Implements. Oataloffoe npoa appUeatlon. 16 So. IMarket Street B^ST^IM. ■VliBk.SS. LILIUM GIGANTEUM New Crop Notv On Hand For Immediate or future delivery prices quoted on application. JOSEPH BRECK & SONS' CORP 41-M North Karket St.. Baston. KELWAY 8 SON SPECIALIZE IN SEEDS (personally selected strains) WHOLESALE ONLY Write for Special Prices, Spot or Forward Only Address, LANGPORT, Eng. W. E. MARSHALL & CO. SEEOS, PLANTS AND BULBS Horticultural Sundries 166 W. 23rd St., NEW YORK July 13, 1918 HORTICULTURE Letters From an Old to a Young Gardener A Method of Increasing New Peonies Quickly In one of ray letters to you, printed in HorticdlturEj it was written that when disease had destroyed the crown of a rare variety of paeony, new plants could be raised by cutting out the diseased ends of the remaining roots, and planting the budless fragments near the sur- face, keeping them moist. Photographs were enclosed showing new plants produced in this way. After the roots had been dug to photograph them, they were im.- paled on nails to hold them in position, and later re- planted. Notwithstanding this harsh treatment they made a good growth the next year. With this letter I send you a photograph of the larger of these roots, the one that had three buds, to show you what developed from them the following June. Though this method is old, it is not generally known, therefore I call your attention to it, because it will enable you to quickly in- crease any new seedlings you may raise that are promis- ing. Reproducing a choice seedling from roots with buds is at best a very slow method. Even an old variety hke Therese is hard to obtain from my correspondent. Monsieur Dessert, the originator, and he wrote me this was true of other large budded varieties. ; Tamworth, N. H. llliavwK<>Uiu*3 '4f J» - to ■ Peony Totjkangelle f ro:w a Bi-dless Root Sweet Pea Floradale Fairy Sweet pea specialists have made many attempts in their hybridizing to evolve a yellow sweet pea, but so far all attempts have to date been abortive. Some of these enthusiasts have even tried to get this color by using in their hybridizing relatives of Lathyrus odoratus which had the desired canary yellow color. In Floradale Fairy, however, we believe the nearest approach to yel- low has been made. When this magnificent variety is bunched and in certain lights the color tone is decidedly light yellow. In addition to its magnificent color the flowers are of immense size and no variety we know of is more beau- tifully crimped or frilled, and what in our opinion adds to the great beauty, of the flower is the fact that so many of the blooms are duplex or have double and sometimes triple standards. It is one of the "good doers" as the plant is particularly vigorous and free flowering, while the flowers are borne on very long stems. The bunches of this variety exhibited at the American Sweet Pea Society's Exhibition in Philadelphia were greatly admired. Doylestown, Pa. iTood Food H: 30 H 0 E T I C U L T U E E July 13, 1918 HORTICULTURE VOL. XXVIII JULY 13, 1918 NO. 2 PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 147 Summer Street, Boston. Mass- WM. J. STEWART, Editor and Manager Telephone, Beach 393 ADVERTISING RATES: Per inch. 30 Inches to page $1.25 Discount on Contracts for consecutiTe Insertions, as follows: One month (4 times). 5 per cent.; three months (13 times). 10 per cent.; six months (28 times), 30 per cent.; one year (53 times), 30 per cent. Page and half page space, not consecutive, rates on application. SUBSCRIPTION BATES: One Year, in advance, Sl.OO; To Foreign Countries, ?2.00; To Canada, $1.60. 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— Sweet Pea Floradale Fairy LETTERS FROM AN OLD TO A YOUNG GARDENER —William fionins— Illustrated 29 SWEET PEA FLORADALE FAIRY— George W. Kerr. . 29 SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS— The St. Louis Convention — The Publicity Campaign — "Put it Through" 31 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES— American Association of Nurserymen — Stamford Horticultural Society— Cana- dian Horticultural Society — Massachusetts Horticul- tural Society 33 Florists' Club of Washington 43 OBITUARY — Rear Admiral Aaron Ward — Robert Hoop- er Pearson, portrait — Dr. Loring W. Puffer — James Christian Spencer 34-35 THE GINGER JAR— George C. Watson 36 DURING RECESS— The Waretown Outing, Illustrations ^Employees' Outing of R. & J. Parquhar Co., Illus- trations 36 SEED TRADE— Expediting Seed Imports— Potatoes- Beans — Tomatoes and Melons — Onions 37 OF INTEREST TO RETAIL FLORISTS: Cashing In — Henry Penn 38 New Flower Stores ' 43 FLOWER MARKET REPORTS: Boston, Chicago, New York, Philadelphia, Rochester, St. Louis 41 Washington 43 LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS: Chicago, Boston, Wilfrid Wheeler, portrait, St. Louis, New York, Philadelphia, Rochester 44-46 MISCELLANEOUS: How Flowers are Appreciated 32 Inconsistency in a Great Industry 32 News Notes 36-43 About Hibernating and Averages 37 British Penalties for Injuring Crops 37 Patents Granted 37 Visitors' Register 43 New Corporation 43 Greenhouses Building or Contemplated 46 Business Troubles 46 We were somewhat surprised to read in The About American Botanitf that wheat rust does not wheat li;ive to grow on the harberry as part of its rust ]jfe cye'.e, but that if no barberry plants are about it sets up its infection directly upon the wheat plant and. tliereforo, the barberry coines in as only a possible harborer of the rust. We have been led to believe from the literature sent out from govern- mental sources and from state experiment station ex- perts that the barberry is an essential factor in the distribution of the wheat rust and that the destruction of the barberry would eradicate the wheat rust, and we believe this to be the popular understanding of the sub- ject. If our contemporary is right the people should know, it and not be deceived into the belief that by the uprooting of this beautiful and useful fruiting shrub they are really saving the wheat crop. Our reading columns this week con- Nurserymen tain an account of the very successful aroused launching of the Market Development Organization during the progress of the recent Convention of Nursei"}'men at Chicago. The nurserymen are now following the course of action that other large commei'cial interests have found it neces- sary to adopt and although they appear to have been rather tardy in waking up to the situation, the plan as now started shows that the welfare of the nursery business will be promoted energetically and by men thoroughly progressive and competent both intellec- tually and financially. Never in the experience of the nursery trade in this country has there been a time when cooperation and a persistent pull-together in a common direction was more emphatically needed. The names which appear among the list of actual projectors should be ample assurance that this reform has now been happily realized and that the work in hand will be pushed forward steadily to a successful outcome. HoRTicuLiT'RE is pleased to see this willing endorse- ment of the program previously outlined. Now let all take hold. The war has done much to Foreign Demand for change the sources of horti- Horticultural Supplies cultural .supplies. Not only From the United States have growers and dealers of the United States had to seek supplies, formerly obtained from countries now closed to us by the war, elsewhere ; but many countries similarly cut off like I^ussia, Sweden, and the Republics of South America, are trying to supply their needs here. A letter just received from South Africa is of particular interest. The writer says, "We want to get in closer touch with what is doing in the horticultural world in America. Our conditions are very much more like your conditions than those of the British Isles; there- fore, your varieties, etc., are of greater interest to us." This writer fully apiu'eciates the great climatic advan- tage we possess in being able to produce in one section of this country or another, seeds suited to almost any part of the world. After the war the great fleet of ves- sels now being built for the srovernment, as transports, will become availalile for commercial service and will develop regular communication with ports and markets hitherto not reached by us. Shall we be pre- ]iiired to take advantage of these new conditions? July 13, 1918 HORTICULTURE SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS THE ST. LOUIS CONVENTION AUG. 20, 21 and 22 The prospects for a successful Con- vention are cheering indeed. In these days of concentrated energy along lines pertaining to the despatch of armies and their provisions and equip- ment, we are apt to overlook or be- little the importance of matters con- cerning civil industries. It is pleasing to note that many of those connected directly or indirectly with the florist trade have no misgivings regarding the stability of business in their re- spective lines, and are prepared to take advantage of the Trade Exhibi- tion in St. Louis to increase or renew their relations with the trade visitors at the Convention. Among the earliest to seek reserva- tions at our annual exhibition were the following: Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelpbia. Pa. Burlington Willow Ware Shops, Bur- lington, la. Joseph Heacock Co., Wyncote, Pa. Chicago Carton Co., Chicago, 111. S. S. Pennock Co., Philadelphia, Pa. A. L. Randall Co., Chicago, 111. As far as the Trade Exhibition is concerned, the plan prepared for the postponed National Flower Show in St. Louis last spring, which provided for trade exhibits on customary lines, is still in force, that is, the lower floor of Moolah Temple, where the Convention is to be held, will house the Trade Exhibition, and the layout is unchanged. Copies of this plan were widely circulated, and any who contemplate making exhibits may con- sider these plans as being in full force. In cases where the plans have been mislaid, prompt application to the Sec- retary for duplicates should be made. The rate of space is 40c. per square foot, and the locations available are all good. Applications for space should be sent to the Secretary's office as early as possible, for the Conven- tion is little more than five weeks dis- tant, and arrangements for it are be- coming very active. A record attendance is expected at the Convention, due to the fact that the proceedings will be of more than ordinary interest to florists. A fea- ture of the program will be an address by a representative of the United States Fuel Administration who will speak with authority and, undoubted- ly, settle many questions which are at present rather disturbing in the mind of many florists. THE PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN The secretary last week visited Chi- cago, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, and nearby points, where he found the florists greatly interested in the Pub- licity Campaign. He feels deeply ob- ligated to the many members of the trade who in various ways helped to make his work effective. The Publicity Ftind is growing, but, sad to say, slowly. There is a consid- erable number of florists who have not given the publicity movement their thought and aid. All doubt as to the great value of the campaign to the en- tire trade is removed. The movement is an admitted success, but what has been attained can only be made of a permanent character by the continua- tion of good work. At the start the Committees did not think it would be difficult to raise the required 150,000 for a year's work. We are still, while halfway through the year, far short of the goal — and this with, approximately, 20,000 or more florists who are getting the ben- efit of the work accomplished. Just think of it. Don't get the idea into your head, Mr. Nonsubscriber, that there are plenty of well-disposed flor- ists to complete this fund without your assistance. Did everyone look at the movement this way there would be no fund, no publicity, and ultimate- ly no business. And do not think for one moment that our publicity begins and ends with the advertisements in the magazines. Were we required to pay cash for all the publicity we are getting, at its worth, a million dollar fund would not be too large. So why hold back that contribution? The work done is for your benefit, in your interest, and to your advantage, no matter where you are located, whether you are in a large or small way of business, a grower or a retailer. Help the fund, and charge the contribution to your overhead expense, where it be- longs on your books — but in reality it is an investment, and one that pays handsomely. Reach for your check book now, this minute, get the matter off" your mind, and become conscious of the fact that you have done your duty, both to yourself and the trade. There is still on hand a good supply of stickers for use on envelopes, box- es, packages and the like, miniature reproductions of our slogan sign, "Say it with Flowers". There are three sizes. 2 in., 4 in., and 6 in. long, all in the original colors. There are also a number of sets of lantern slides for use in moving picture houses. There are four slides to the set, each hand- somely colored, designed to cover com- pletely any screen on which they are projected; these slides are supplied at $2.00 per set, and make cheap but very effective advertising. John Young, Secy. 1170 Broadway, New York, July 6, 1918. "PUT IT THROUGH." Keynote of War Labor Conference. At a meeting just held at Washing- ton it was one of the vital points for the success of the war. We hear a great deal of talk lately throughout the country on the scarcity of labor for greenhouses. Well, it strikes me that one of the first necessities of the American citizen who has his country's interests at heart is to do his part so as to release men for the government's needs. Just for a moment consider that Uncle Sam needed you and beckoned you to come. Would you hesitate? No. You would go gladly to do your all. Why not look at the labor and coal problem in the same manner? Now then, here's where we get off. The government expects you to pro- duce and sell all you can to help pay the war taxes, by cutting down expenses or by speeding up produc- tions with less men, and one of the most important jobs that every citi- zen has on his hands is to create a more profitable business so that he may be privileged to pay his share and feel that he lives in a country that gives him the right to do this, rather than live under a government with a mill-stone around him. Now, what has all this to do with Publicity? Well, before I answer I want to mention that I received a fine note from our good friend, Albert Pochelon, F. T. D. secretary, who has done so much for the Telegraph Deliv- er v that one wonders how he does it, 32 HORTICULTURE July 13, 1918 so from his experiences, quoting his own words: "Dear Friend Penn — There are so few people who ever believe that some men are willing to do something for our profession to help build it up un- selfishly, that I wonder how you ever find the time to superintend the job of National Advertising, etc. etc". Well, my answer is, that it becomes a man's duty to his fellow-man to do his all, not his bit, (I've cut that out of my category) for every part of his country's needs, and if my job as chairman of the National Publicity Committee is going to help speed up our business by causing to be done more advertising nationally and local- ly than the florists were going to do, then we will be doing our share in the world's work by devoting more energy to our business than ever be- fore to create a place for ourselves, so that when the world's war is over those who have participated will make a name and place for themselves for all time. This is the pleasant duty that has been my task for the past few months, that of receiving so many compli- ments as well as criticisms, that the job is going to be worth what I hope some day to merit — the good will of the craft, which is all one should ex- pect. Henry Penn. Chairman, National Publicity Com- mittee. Mr. John Young, secretary ot the S. A. P. & O. H., who is touring the country in behalf of the $50,000 pub- licity fund which amount the Society has set as its goal to collect among the florists of the country, reached the Twin Cities, July 4. Mr. Theodore Wirth made a tour of the parks with Mr. Young on the Fourth. Messrs. Hugh Will and Cal Rice took him in hand Friday, and visited all the Minneapolis florists with him. A hasty telephone call brought out twenty-five members of the State So- ciety from St. Paul and Minneapolis for a luncheon and reception in his honor at the Elks' Club, Friday even- ing, which took on the aspect of a re- union of old friends, harking back to the time of the convention held there five years ago. Tn an eloquent manner Mr. Young explained the advantages of publicity and the successful efforts of the So- ciety in behalf of the florists ot the country, especially during the critical period of last winter. Nobody could resist his powerful arguments and the results were a very satisfactory con- tribution to the fund and many new memberships. Mr. Young's stories brought forth many hearty laughs; stories so well and realistically told that one wonders if they are not per- sonal experiences. Saturday was St. Paul day. Mr. Young was accompanied by Messrs. Hans Rosacker, Max Kaiser, Olat J. Olson, and Theodore Wirth, and his visit there was very successful. Mr. Young left Saturday night for Fargo, Butte, and the Pacific Coast. INCONSISTENCY IN A GREAT IN- DUSTRY.. Most nurserymen are, above all. practical, hard-headed business men. The fact that it takes many months, yea, years of hard physical labor to produce the goods they sell, makes them so. Still, their actions often prove so inconsistent that the rank outsider cannot help but notice it. Visit the well-conducted nursery these days, and, at every hand, you'll see horses and cultivators and men to guide both, combating the weeds between the orderly rows of trees, shrubs, plants, etc. Most of these plants, etc., won't be for sale for at least another year, some of them not for several years. Yet, the nursery- man is reluctant to let weeds thrive between the rows, lest they should retard the normal development of the cultivated plants. The foresight thus exercised is com- mendable. The wonder of it is that the industrious nurseryman does not cultivate his sales fields as he does his growing fields. He does not expect to dispose of most of his stocks until a year from now, yet he cultivates his fields twice a month. When the time comes for selling the stock he often expects a single short announcement to attract attention, arouse interest, create desire, and close the sale. Often a two-inch space is expected to do it all. How inconsistent it is to grow plants over a period of years and not tell the public that you are doing it for them. We know of several nur- serymen who grew fruit trees to bear- ing size age, requiring from five to eight years, and who never breathed a word about it until they had to sell the trees in order to clear the land on which they were growing. It was a case of selling them or relegating the trees to the brush heap. Most of them went up in smoke. It is time that the nursery industry as a whole take this matter of selling seriously. Sales are not made in a day, nor in a month. It often requires years to cultivate the good-will of an audience, especially if it is composed of conservative people. Folks are quick to grasp opportunities, but slow to make changes. We know of some readers who still buy everything they need for the garden from X in Phila- delphia, because their parents did it. But the fact that X advertises the year around counts much in keeping up the reader's faith in the consistent business efforts of this particular house. Here's the moral: — Tell the people regularly what you have for sale. During oft-seasons for selling, tell them what you are getting ready for them. Above all, let every advertise- ment breathe optimism, for a pessi- mist never makes a good salesmen. -^Horticultural Advertising. HOW FLOWERS ARE APPRE- CIATED. Maurice L. Glass, ot H. M. Robin- son Co., New York, has received the following interesting letter: My Dear Mr. Glass: I want to express to you and the other kind contributers my personal appreciation of your generous £.'ift of flowers yesterday, and at the same time, tell you what joy they gave to the Itoys. One-half of the flowers, one of my com- mittee took to the Flower and Park Hospi- tals, and ot the other half I left some at the Willard Parker, where boys with con- tagious diseases are, and then went on to r.ellevue to see some French boys whom we have been cheering, only to find that one of the nicest ones had just died. We took some of tlie lovely dark red roses and [•overed his winding sheet, a tribute to a noble French boy from America. The boy had been torpedoed in April and in the water for twenty-eight hours, and had never recovered from the cold. .\fter distributing a few more roses to the boys, we went to the Naval Hospital, and on our w'ay crossing a bridge, we saw a troop train halted to be refreshed by our t'anteen. We stopped to throw the boys some cigarettes we had with us, and one boy seeing the roses in my arm, begged for just one, which I gave him. This caused such a scramble among the others that I could not resist throwing them all one by one, till finally 200 boys wore a boutonniere. The pleasure the flowers gave these weary, travel-strained boys was im- mense, one boy taking and kissing his rose fervently. When we asked the boys where they came from, they told us California, and then we easily understood why the flowers meant so much to them. I realize that the flowers had not been given us for healthy, strapping boys such as these California boys were, but I know your committee of generous men would not feel I had mis-used my privilege in making these boys happy — perhaps the last chance we wouid have of showing them an at- tention. I might add, that when we got to the Navy yard, I told the boys in one ward what we had done with their flowers, and tears came to one sick boy's eyes when he said, "Thank you for having given them to those boys — I come from California, and I iin glad they got them. They may never h.ive more." (Signed) L. W. CURTIN. (Mrs. J. Clark Curtin, Chairman) Home and Overseas Relief Division. Gruss an Teplitz — call it "General Foch;" the new name sounds German too, but it Isn't. As for the rose ■'Kaiserin Augusta Victoria," that should hereafter be called "Joan of Arc;'' and "Queen Mary" will do very well for "Farbenkonigen," "Verdun" for "Ulrich Brunner," and "Edith Cavell" for "Frau Karl Druschkl." We must get rid of the German names of popular roses. There is no sense or justice in burdening the lovely flowers with a nominal reproach. Even by their barbarous Teutonic names they smell as sweet, no doubt, but they should never have had any such names in the first place. The popular names of the roses — the real and original rose — are always pretty or descriptive — York and Lancaster, sweet brier or eglantine, prairie rose, apple rose, Ramona, damask and so on. We should have followed that suggestion, and given to all our roses similar names; "the Rambler" is such a name, and Cherokee such another. Gardeners and botanists have never had the sense in naming things that the common people have. — Boston Transcript. July 13, 1918 HORTICULTURE 33 AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. Perhaps the most significant and far-reaching movement connected with the convention at Chicago was the Market Development plan, which was very earnestly advocated and auspici- ously boosted. For the prosecution of a systematic campaign, sixteen direc- tors were elected by the first sub- scribers to the fund by a mail ballot recently, and these names were con- firmed by the subscribers at a special meeting held during the convention, who met and formed a permanent or- ganization by electing an executive committee, composed of John Watson, Princeton, N. J., Robert Pyle, West Grove, Pa., C. C. Burr, Manchester, N. H., E. C. Welch, Shenandoah, Iowa, and O. Joe Howard, Pomona, N. C. Mr. Watson was chosen temporary president and Mr. Pyle temporary secretary of the organization. The other directors who had been chosen are: J. Edward Moon, Morrisville, Pa.; Paul Stark, Louisiana, Missouri: P. L. Atkins, Rutherford, N. J,; W. C. Harrison, Painesville, Ohio; T. B. Meehan, Dresher, Pa.; H. B. Chase, Chase, Ala.; J. B. Pilkington, Port- land, Ore.; W. F. Ilgenfritz, Monroe, Mich.; M. R. Cashman, Owatonna, Minn.; George C. Roeding, Fresno, Calif., and C. C. Mayhew, Sherman, Texas. A committee consisting of J. Edward Moon, F. L. Atkins and C. C. Burr were appointed to provide for the incorporation of the Market De- velopment Organization. The complete list of subscribers to date is as follows. These are, with one or two exceptions annual for five years, although some of the names for smaller amounts appear in the list of subscribers that have been published: .T. VanLindley Nursery Co.. Pomona, N. C. $S50.00; Earl Ferris, Hampton, Ind., SIOO.OO; O. A. D, Baldwin. Bridgman, Micli., $100.00; Swain Nelson & Sons, Chi- cago, 111., $150.00; Irving Rouse & Son, Rochester, N. Y., $100.00: Oaklawn Nur- series, Huntsville, Ala., $20.00; Esro Eikop, Huntsville. Ala.. $20.00: Kelsey Nurseries. St. Joseph, Mich.. $50.00; Thomas A. McBeth, Springfield, Ohio. $5.00: C, W. Prescott, Marengo. 111., $10.00; J. W. Root, Manheim, Pa., $25.00; J. G. Harrison & Sons. Berlin. Md.. $500.00; Huntsville Wholesale Nurseries. Huntsville. Ala,, $250.00; W. T. Hood & Co.. Richmond, Va.. $100.00; Mutual Nurseries. Monroe. Mich., $100.00; Maloney Bros. & Wells Co., Dansville. N. T.. $100.00; Charles M. Peters. Salisbury, Md.. $100.00: Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J., $500.00: A. B. Morse Co., St. Joseph, Mich., $25.00: Ben- jamin Chase Co., Derrv Village, N. H.. $200.00; Templin. Crickett & Bradley. Cleveland. O.. $100.00; Keith Bros., Swaver, Mich.; $100.00; McParland Publicity Serv- ice, Harrisburg. Pa,, $20.00; Washburn & Son, Bloomington, 111., $25.00; Cotta Nur- , sery Co.. Rockford. HI.. $20.00; H. S. Tay- lor & Co., Rochester, N. Y., $100.00; W, H, Monn Co.. Morrisville. Pa.. $.500.00; Baum- hoefer Nursery, Cedar Rapids. la., $10.00; H Haas, Terre Haute, Ind., $100.00; H. H. Charles Adv. Service, New York, $100.00: Adolph Muller, Norristown, Pa., $100.00: St. Cloud Nursery Co., St. Cloud. Minn,. $100.00; I. Hicks & Son, AVestburv, N. V., $500.00; Stark Bros. Co., Louisiana. Mo., $500.00; Princeton Nurseries, Princeton. N. J., $.500.00; Hoopes, Bro. & Thomas. West Chester, Pa., $500.00; Curtis Nye Smith, Boston, Mass,, $.50.00; Jackson & Perkins Co.. Newark, N. Y., $500.00; F. & F. Nur- series, SpringHeld, N, J., $500.00; W, H, Wyman, N. Abington, Mass., $500,00; (Jreening Nursery Co.. Monroe, Mich.. .fJ.'iO.OO ; Willadean Nurseries, Sparta. Ky.. $100.00; Simpson Nursery Co.. Monticello, Fla,, $100.00; M. L. Carr's Sons, Yellow Springs, Ohio, $50.00; Southern Nursery C(i., Winchester, Tenu,, $100.00; Heur'v Bock, Naperville, 111., $25.00; Napervilie Nurseries, Naperville, 111., .$125.00; Cum- berland Nurseries, Winchester, Tenn., .$5t).0O: Harlan P. Kelsey, Salem, Mass., $250.00: Critchfield Adv. Service, Chicago, HI.. $100.00; Harrison Nursery Co., York. Nebr,. $100.00; Marshall Bros,, Arliug- ton, Nebr., $100.00; H. J. Weber & Sous Nursery Co., Nursery, Missouri. $100.00; Peter Youngers, Geneva. Nebr., $20.00 ; Sonderegger Nurseries, 13eatrice, Nebr,, $100.00; J. W. Hill, Des Moines. Iowa, $50.00; Des Moines Nursery Co., Des Moines, Iowa, $50,00; W. B. Cole, Paines- ville. Ohio, $100.00; W. C. Reed, Vincennes, Ind., $100.00; Peter Bohlender & Sous. Tip- pacanoe City, Ohio, $50.00; Charles Ernst, Eaton, Ohio, $50.00. STAMFORD (CONN.) HORTICUL- TURAL SOCIETY. A very successful summer show was held by this society on July 5th. The hall was well filled, the exhibits of sweet peas, perennials and vege- tables being noteworthy. The prizes for this show were mostly offered by members and outsiders. The principal prize winners were Mrs. A. Crane, gard. A. Geddes, Schuyler Merritt, gard. M. Smith, T. R. Hoyt, gard. J. Foster, J. B. Cobb, gard. A. Alius, all of Stamford; W. Ziegler, gard. A. Bieschke, J. D. Crimmins Estate, gard. A. P. Wezel, Noroton, Mrs. J. H. Flag- ler, gard. W. Whitton, Greenwich, Miss M. Valentine, gard. A. V. Carver, New Canaan, Miss M. T. Cockcroft, gard. A. Patterson, Saugatuck, Mrs. A. Schleat, gard. E. Lawrence, Sau- gatuck. An interesting meeting took place in the evening. Mr. Whitehouse re- ceived the prize for the best paper on any horticultural subject by an as- sistant gardener. This was on- Orchid Culture. A. P. Wezel talked on car- nations. His varieties averaged as follows: Alice 23, Enchantress L'O, Enchantress Supreme, Beacon, Match- less and Mrs. C. W. Ward 15, White Enchantress 14, Benora, Belle Wash- burn and Cottage Maid 12, Princess Dagmar 11, White Perfection 10, and Good Cheer 9, giving an average of 15 flowers for all, from Nov. 1st till July 1st. It was voted that the society in- vest one hundred dollars in war sav- ings stamps. A. P. Wezel, Cor. Secy. CANADIAN HORTICULTURAL AS- SOCIATION. Arrangements for the twenty-first Annual Convention of The Canadian Horticultural Association, which will be held in Ottawa, August 13, 14, 15 and 16, are practically completed. In- stead of the usual three days, four days will be devoted to business and pleasure. All the sessions will be held in the Normal School, Elgin street. The first session will be held on Tuesday, August 13th, at 2 p, m., open- ing with remarks by Mr. E. J. Mep- sted, and an address of welcome from His Worship the Mayor of Ottawa. Mr. John Walsh, of Montreal, will re- spond, and will be followed by the ad- dress of the President. On Tuesday and Wednesday there will be addresses and papers by Wra. C, Hall, Montreal; E. B. Hamilton, London; James McKenna, Montreal; Geo. M. Geraghty, Toronto; Jos. Ben- nett, Lachine; Chas. Craig, Ottawa; Robt. Burrows, St. Anne de Bellevue, and others. Thursday and Friday will be devoted to social features. The officers for 1918 are as follows; Past president, Jas. Fraser, Prescott, Ont.; president, E. J. Hayward, Mont- real, P. Q.; 1st vice-president, Geo. Douglas, Toronto, Ont.; 2nd vice-presi- dent, E. B. Hamilton, London, Ont.; secretary-treasurer, H. J. Eddy, 4425 Sherbrooke St., Westmount, P. Q.; executive committee, 3 years, Luke Williams, Ottawa; Wm. Cotter, Mont- real; Chas. Hay, Brockville. 2 years, C. A. Smith, Lachine, P. Q. ; S. Jordan, Peterboro; Wm. Hunt Guelph, Ont. 1 year, E. A. Collins, Toronto; Frank Wise, Peterboro; C. H. Janzen, Kitch- ener, MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULT- URAL SOCIETY The annual Sweet Pea Exhibition was held on Saturday, July 6. All the first prizes in the open and amateur classes were won by Wm. G. Taylor. Several second prizes were won by Mrs. P. O. Forbes. The winning va- rieties were as follows: White, Con- stance Hinton; crimson or scarlet, King Edward; deep pink Hercules; cream pink, Margaret Atlee; lavender A. F. Felton; salmon. King Manoel; primrose, M. J. Dameron; any other color, Rosabelle. Blue Hill Nurseries showed a collection of delphiniums of which one white one, Mrs, Eric Wet- terlow, was given a first class certifi- cate of merit. There was an interest- ing variety of vegetables and berries. ;i4 HORTICULTUKE July 13, 1918 Obituary Rear Admiral Aaron Ward Rear Admiral Aaron Ward, U. S. N. (retired), an authority on torpedoes, high explosives and roses, died July 5, from heart disease in his home, Wil- lowmere, Roslyn, N. Y., which blooms with a profusion of rare roses, was the hobby of the sea fighter's latter years. Admiral Ward was born in Philadelphia in 1851, studied abroad and was appointed to the United States Naval Academy in 1867. He was graduated four years later. Sea- manship which he exhibited on the training ship Constitution soon after obtaining his commission is still a leg- end in the navy. From 1888 to 1892 he was Navel Attache at Paris, Berlin and St. Petersburg, successively. Dur- ing the Spanish War he commanded the converted yacht Wasp, which, with the assistance of the Leyden and the Annapolis, sank the Spanish cruiser Don Jorge Juan, a vessel of 935 tons, off Port Nipe, Cuba. For several years Admiral Ward served as an aid for inspections. In 1910 he was made rear admiral. He was supervisor of the Port of New- York for several years and command- ed the third and then the first divis- ion of the Atlantic Fleet. In 1912 he declined an appointment to the Gen- eral Board in Washington, and in the following year was retired. His famous rose gardens were thrown open to the public in 1916 for a Red Cross fete. In the first months of the war Admiral Ward took the first Red Cross relief ship to Europe. He is survived by his widow and two daughters— Hilda Ward, an artist, and Mrs. Edna Capps, wife of Admiral Capps. A heartfelt tribute to his memory by the president of the Amer- ican Rose Society appears herewith: The sudden death, at -his home in Roslyn, L. I., of Admiral Aaron Ward, struck his friends with a sharp blow. The Admiral was a true-hearted, able man. with the vigor and clear vision of a good sea captain. Born in the city of Philadelphia, in 1851, he be- came in due time, a trained seaman in the United States Navy, and ad- vanced step by step until he reached the top, retiring from active service as Rear Admiral. At the beginning of this war, he cnnimanded and took ocross the water, the first Red Cross Ship on its errand of noble mercy. In New York, he was at home, having for some years had oversight of certain naval affairs of the Port. He had sailed the great deep of the oceans from land to land in all latitudes, but his name, how- ever, is far wider known among the people of America, for his connection with the Queen of Flowers — the Rose. When he named the beautiful yellow rose, which grows to perfection from Long Island to Vancouver, across the continent, from ocean to ocean, it was after the one he loved best — his wife. Here lay in his character, the senti- ment for that which is beautiful — the strong man, for whom the great winds and rough waves had no terrors. He had the love of home and beauty in the fibre of his being. A Rose for every Home, A Bush for Every Garden is a sentiment which makes the world the better. In the American Rose So- ciety as far as his duties permitted, he was always ready to give a guid- ing, helping hand. At the entrance of the United States into the war, he re- signed his connection with the Execu- tive Committee work, with a word to the effect, "America first." His many friends in the American Rose Society have expressed a desire that their esteem and respect for the man. Admiral Aaron Ward, of Roslyn, Robert Hooper Peakson may be a matter of record, as he has left us for the realm, where the spirit of just men is made perfect. Ben.j.\min Hammond, President American Rose Society. Beacon, N. Y., July 6, 1918. It was with deep regret I noticed in the papers, coming home Friday after- noon, the death of my good friend. Admiral Ward. In his passing away The American Rose Society loses a very valuable member and one of the most enthusi- astic and best amateur Rosarians of this country. The society not only loses from an amateur standpoint, but a commercial as well, and every one will mourn his loss. He was a man liked by every one; a man it was an honor to know. A man when you knew him was to love him. His rose gardens at Roslyn, L. I., have been an attraction and a mecca for not only rose lovers but others as well. They contain a wonderful col- lection, roses from all over the world, particularly seedlings from Pernet- Ducher, a personal friend of Admiral Ward. Mrs. Aaron Ward was one of these seedlings. Each season since the war started. Admiral Ward has turned his Gardens over to the American Ambulance Corps, the proceeds going towards their fund, one year making enough to buy an ambulance, which was sent over to the other side. He worked very earnestly and very hard to do what he could to help re- lieve the suffering and wants of the French, whom he dearly loved. Sajviuel S. Pennock. Philadelphia, July 8, 1918 Robert Hooper Pearson. It is with the deepest regret that we record the death, early on the morning of Tuesday last, June 11, of Mr. R. Hooper Pearson, managing editor of the Gardeners' Chronicle. Mr. Hooper Pearson's death, which was due to anaemia, will be mourned not only by all his colleagues on the staff of that journal, but by a large circle of friends. For it was given to few men to form and to hold friend- ships as it was to Mr. Pearson. Mr. Pearson was born on July 18, 1866, at Brewood, in Staffordshire; his father was proprietor of the local High School, and here the son re- ceived his education. His gardening proclivities were pronounced even at an early age, and his father appren- ticed him in the neighboring gardens of Keele Hall, under Mr. John Wallis. After serving his apprenticeship, he applied for entrance to Kew Gardens as a "young gardener," and was suc- cessful in becoming a member of the Kew staff. After his two years' train- ing at Kew, where he rose to the posi- tion of sub-foreman, he sought further experience in the Marquis of Bute's garden at Cardiff Castle, and he was always appreciative of the excellent training he received under the late Mr. Andrew Pettigrew. He then went to PatshuU Hall, Staffordshire, but after a short stay there he was offered a position on the Gardeners' Chronicle by the then editor, the late Dr. Masters. Mr. Pearson was keenly interested in every aspect of horticulture, and held many offices in various societies. He was Hon. Secretary of the Horti- cultural Club, and during his term of office the membership increased from about fifty to some two hundred. As Press Secretary of the International Horticultural ExJiibition in 1912 he contributed largely to its success. He was a member both of the Scientific and of the Floral Committees of the Royal Horticultural Society: an active supporter of gardening charities, he held a position on the executive of July 13, 1918 II9BT TICULTURE 3.-) the Royal Gardeners' Orphan Fund for many years, and took a real inter- est in the children who were sup- ported out of the funds. He was in- strumental in helping to found the British Gardeners' Association, in the hope that it might prove of benefit to members of the profession. During the year 1911 he held the office of president of the Kew Guild, an asso- ciation which always commanded his warmest sympathy. — Extract from The Ganteners' Chronicle. Horticultural journalism has suf- fered another grievous loss by the death of Mr. R. Hooper Pearson, the managing editor of The Gardeners' Chronicle. The Chronicle stands, de- spite the time of strain and difficulty inseparable from the war, as it has stood for half a century, in a place by itself, before and above the whole group of gardening journals. It has been remarked with justification that The Gardeners' Chronicle Is to the horticultural world as The Times to the community at large. Its prestige was not of Mr. Pearson's making, but during the lengthy period of his asso- ciation with the paper, first as assist- ant to the late Dr. Masters and lat- terly as editor and manager, Hooper Pearson has played an important part. and has maintained the honor and reputation of his charge. No man in our line has better and more jealously preserved the dignity of horticultural journalism, and the tra"de as well as the professional gardeners, will cher- ish grateful memories of a man who fulfilled an exacting and important mission to his lasting credit and to the benefit of our calling. — Horticul- tural Trade -Journal. Dr. Loring W. Puffer. Dr. Loring William Puffer, in his 9iith year, expired at his home in Brockton, Mass., Sunday morning, June 30. His death, which was not unexpected, members of the family and close friends having looked for it momentarily for some days, was the culmination of an illness which ex- tended over four months, beginning with an attack of the grip last March. He had been unable to leave his home since then. Dr. Puffer's death removes one of Brockton's most widely known citi- zens. For more than 50 years his personality was closely identified with the activities and progress of old North Bridgewater and Brockton and in his time no man took more active part in the more important political and civic affairs of the community. In 1856 Dr. Puffer became an active member of the Plymouth County Agri- cultural Society and was a trustee and vice-president. In 1860 he built the first greenhouse ever constructed in North Bridgewater and from that time became an ardent florist and horticulturist. 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Cash prie* fS6, Further Particulars Sent On Request HORTICULTURE, 147 Summer St., ^Z'l^' ^^ m^'^". !5«^> 36 HORTICULTUEE July 13, 1918 The Ginger Jar* When you go to help launch a boat always look out that you don't get launched yourself. This was the singular experience ot Samuel S. Pen- nock at Waretown, June 22nd. After the boat launching they had to send another boat out to rescue him. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Pennock of Jupiter, Pla., are here for their usual summer sojourn among the friends in Pennsylvania and nearby states. His old side partner in Pennock Bros., John Westcott, hopes he won't miss him out in his social visits this year, like he did last year. It doesn't need an aeroplane to reach Ridge and Le- high. Verb sap. The latest fashion note from gay Paree, or wherever it is these dic- tums originate, is that pajamas are the proper apparel to go fishing in. If you don't believe this, ask Robert Craig. He is our authority for the statement. But we have no author- ity for quoting pajamas in the plural. This may be one of the times when they are singular. When you see an old bach that stayed single until he was sixty or so, and then got married, and then after a couple of years blows into town and has a special and particu- lar grin on his face you know the answer and you throw up the sponge and ask is it a boy or a girl. Antoine modestly admitted that in his case it's a girl. From the way he says it — must be some girl. We are now paying particular at- tention to the old bachelors whose families are away at the seashore and mountain. The Y. M. C. A. and the y. W. C. A. and the various philan- thropic agencies too numerous to men- During Recess The Opening at Waretown The I'ommodore Raises the Flag Fishing at Waretown tion are heartily with us. Some of the older ones, like the commodore in the seventy-eight class, may be a little difficult to handle; but with a little song and ice cream at old St. Stephens, we hope to keep them off Chestnut street from twelve to two, where sails are scanty fore and aft, top and low these days. Atlantic City has nothing on Chestnut street when it comes to a bare breeze. But with the help of the Washington authori- ties we feel secure we can handle the situation. Selah. Gex>rge C. Watson. NEWS NOTES. Los Angeles, Cal. — The Germain Seed & Plant Co. has increased its capital stock to $.300,000. Hudson, N. Y. — William Christians, of Pittsfield, Mass., has taken over the R. W. Allen greenhouse plant in this city. He has taken a lease for one year with the privilege ot pur- chasing the establishment at the end of that period. Mr. Christians is a native of Holland and has also worked in Scotland and England. He has been in this country for six years, working at Pittsfield and Lenox, at the latter place being gardener on some of the beautiful estates there. John Weacott Baits L p Lenox, Mass. — Thomas Proctor, since 1901 in charge of the green- houses and gardens at Blantyre for the late Robert W. Paterson, has com- pleted his work at Blantyre. Mr. Proctor is a prominant member ot the Lenox horticultural society. In 1911 he began exhibiting chrysanthemums and for several years won many awards in Lenox, New York and Chi- cago. Later he bred orchids, being among the pioneer growers to bring out American seedling orchids. The orchids have been sold. Some of the interesting events at the R. & J. Farquhars' employees' Outing Throwing the Ball On the Slide The Egg Kace July 13, 1918 HORTICULTURE 37 SEED TRADE AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION Officers — President, F. W. Bolgiano, Washington, D. C. ; First Vice-President, Wm. O. Scarlett, Baltimore, Md. ; Second Vice-President, David Burpee, Philadel- phia. Pa.; Secretary-Treasurer, C. E. Kendel, Cleveland, O. Expediting Seed Imports. To inform seedsmen of the best methods of importing seeds, the Seeds Stocks Committee of the United States Department of Agriculture has taken up with the War Trade Board and the United States Shipping Board the steps necessary to obtain govern- ment assistance promptly. An import license is required for the importation of seeds. Application blanks for im- port licenses may be obtained from the Bureau of Imports, War Trade Board, Washington, D. C, or at branch offices of the War Trade Board in various cities. The Seed Stocks Committee is to advise with the War Trade Board as to the importance of seeds proposed to be imported in cases of embargoes by foreign coun- tries. Potatoes. Army purchases of potatoes for July were 224,000 cwt. Average price $2.84 per cwt. delivered. Mostly new stock. Potato shipments from Freehold, N. J., section are expected about July 15. Early Utah potato crop is officially re- ported about ready to ship. Export of potatoes from Bermuda is prohibited and a minimum price fixed at equiva- lent of $3.60 per barrel. Beans. Army and navy purchases of beans completed so far as concerns the 1917 crop. Tomatoes and Melons New York City canners are reported contracting for tomatoes at $18 to $20 per ton. Utah canners reported as paying $15 per ton for tomatoes and $57.50 to $62.50 for peas. Shipments of cantaloupes from N. C. Laurenburg section begins about July 8. The shipment of watermelon from Lauren- burg, N. C. section begins about July 20. Onions. The onion acreage Northern Indi- ana is officially estimated about 10 per cent below last year. Probable shipments of onions from the Clarks- burg and Sacramento Districts, Cali- fornia, are officially estimated at 43,000 sacks. Army purchases of ''Seeds with a Lineage" All Varieties Thoroughly tested at our trial grounds, Raynes Park, London, Elngland. Send for Catalogue CARTERS TESTED SEEDS, Inc., commerce BIdgTBoIton, Mau. WEEBER & DON 114 CHAMBERS ST. NEW YORK J. BOLGIANO & SON Careful Seed Grower* and Seed Distribu- tors for One Hundred Years WRITE FOR OUR 1918 SPECIAL CATALOGUE To Market Oardenerg and Florists Pratt and Ught Sts., BALTIMORE, MD. FREESIAS Mammoth Purity Very fine % inch bulbs. Write for prices, state quantity re- quired. J.M.THORBURN&CO. Estsbllsbed 1802. 53 Barclay Street, NEW YORK GARDEN SEED BEBT, CARROT, PARSNIP, RADISH and GARDEN PEA SBKD In variety ; also other Items of the sbort crop of this past season, as well as a full Una of Garden Seeds, will be quoted yon upon application to S. D. WOODRUFF & SONS 82 Der St., NEW YORK and ORANGE, CONN onions tor July are 15,000 cwt., and the average price paid, $2.97 per cwt., delivered at camps. The season of heavy shipments of Delaware and Kentucky onions begins about the second week of July. ABOUT HIBERNATING AND AVER- AGES. This concerns the seedsmen who have always considered their stores their greatest advertisement and their permanent location the greatest asset. The country over, seed merchants of the general store variety express veiled disappointment about 1918 spring business. They anticipated an increase in business in proportion to that experienced in the spring of 1917. it did not materialize! On the other hand, mall order seed houses worked additional shifts to take care of additional business which the greatest foresight could not anti- cipate. The majority of new-born gardeners sent off by mail for their seeds; they forgot the store on Main street. They started their orders when the Main street store was still hibernating. The result was business galore via the mail order route. To us, as students of the far reach- ing effects of advertising, there is nothing, extraordinary in the condi- tion. We anticipated its happening when we advocated last fall the in- vesting of some of last season's bounty in good-will-creating advertis- ing. Advertising, to be most effective, must travel far and wide. The law of averages governs the mail order business. — Horticultural Advertising. BRITISH PENALTIES FOR INJUR- ING CROPS. To stimulate food production fur- ther in Great Britain, the Board of Agriculture has secured the enact- ment of regulations providing severe penalties for damaging growing crops. It is not necessary that there be any notice against trespassing displayed on the land. If the damage is done by a crowd, as sometimes happens when airplanes alight on cultivated land, any member of the crowd is deemed to have caused the damage unless he proves the contrary. The penalty is a fine not exceeding $500 or six months imprisonment, with or without hard labor, or both. PATENTS GRANTED 1,266,035, plow attachment, James F. Moffet, West Newton, Penn. 1,266,049, harrow, George W. Reaves, Little Rock, Ark. 1,266,328, disk-harrow attachment, Anthony Schulte, Hartington, Neb. 1,266,380 plow-point fastener, John S. Andress, Jr., Sneads Island, Fla. 1,266,489 spring-toothed harrow, Jo- seph J. Kovar, Dodge Center, Minn. 1,266,617, combined lawn trimmer and sod cutter, Warren J. Parsons, Hunt- ington, W. Va. 1,266,634, transplanter, Anton Schaef- er. Spring Grove, 111. 1,266,921, combination garden tool, Thomas Cremers, Albany, N. Y. 1,265,979, harrow, Harry Urban Wake- field, Darks Mill, Tenn. 38 HORTICULTURE July 13, 1918 ALEX. MeCONNELL 611 FIFTH AVENUE riiE>A^ V^RK ^ITY TelcKraphlo orders forwarded to any part of the United States, Canada, and Forelg:n Countries. Orders from tlie tntde for delivery in New Torli and t1- elnity receive special attention. Cost of Cabling Foreign Deliv- eries Must be Prepaid. Reference or cash must accompany all orders from unknown correspondents. Cable Address, AlXXCOVStiUj, "The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists* Tele^Irapli Delivery 124 TREMONT ST. IM roB KANSAS CITY Transfer Your Orders to SAMUEL MURRAY 1017 Grand Avenue Member Xlortsts' TeUsraph DoMiWf DAVID CLARKE'S SONS Deliver orders from any part of the country to New York City Writ* ar T«l«ciayb jf 39-2141 Broadway, • New York TclepboiM UW-UM OaiaMko* KOffMILLER, Florist 426 Madison Ave. and 49th St., New York. Also Vanderbilt Hotel Telepltone, Murray Hill 183 Ont-of-town Orders Solicited. Location Central. Personal Attention. Member F. T. D. Asso. 4DAM SEKENGER FLORIST 32NEWBURY^^ BANGOR, ME. IVe Cover alt Points in Maine Providence, Rhode Island Johnston Brothers LEADING FLORISTS 36 Dorrance Street Member Florists' Telecraph Delivery Of Interest to Retail Florists CASHING IN. How many wide-awake, keen, alert, up-to-tlie-minute florists really took advantage of the Promotion Bureau's service in regard to electros, win- dow signs, etc., tying up .to our Na- tional Magazine advertisements dur- ing the weeks or months in which they appeared by using their local newspapers with their own displayed advertisements, thereby getting the benefit of the National efforts in their own districts? Those who were broad enough to use our cuts and slogan have certain- ly felt the effect of their power and out to see a decided effect in con- trast to those who did not tie up with our Publicity work. A business like ours in war-times needs a great deal of stimulating, particularly by the retailer and there is no better way to do it than by Pub- licity. We are prone to get into the regular summer rut, that of letting things take their own course, but it's time we shifted our policy. Strive for better and cleaner win- dow displays. Do a little newspaper advertising and steadily and surely will progress and success be yours. Then last, but not least, see how much higher you rise in the estima- tion of your fellow florists when the subscription lists are scanned week- IN THE National Capital At jo-OT serrlee to dellTer Flowers or Deitffnt on Order by TeU- rr»ph or otherwiie. Prompt Beltable Serrice. GEORGE H. COOKE Connecticut Ave. and Ii St. WASHINGTON, D. 0. EstabUshed 1874 DARDS 311 Madison Ave., New York HELP do YOUR BIT To-day By SELLING THRIFT and WAR SAVING STAMPS. STAND behind THE FOOD CONSERVATION LAWS. Display prominently PATRI- OTIC POSTERS. DO IT NOW JOHN BREITMEYER'S ^SONS — = Cor. Broadway and Gratiot Atos. DETROIT. MICH. Arflsllc Designs . . . Nigh Grade Cut Blooms Wc eoTW aU MloUsao palata ami f* sMtlou •! OUa, ladlaaa aaJ Oi— A. T. BUNYARD NEW YORK 413 Madison Ave. at 48th Street Also Newport, R. 1. I 017ABAMTBB BATIBrAOTIOV July 13. 1918. HORTICULTURE 39 CHICAGO Send Your Order* to WILLIAM J. SMYTH Member Flori(U' Telegraph Delivery AMOciation Michigan Ave. at 31st Street Prompt Auto Deliver-v Service THOS. F. GALVIN MClIf VnOlf 561 Fifth Ave. llCfff lUnii VanderblltHotel DflCTnil 1 Pork Street DUO I Un 799 Boyiston Street lilifiriit ti Uiaeirs ui all Eistin Ptiits Orders Filled Day er Nl(bt fer 0 1- E V E I- AIM D and State of Ohio Saanplete Stock. Refalar dlscannt to Trad*. KNOBLE BROS. 1S»6 W. 2Stb St., CleTelaad, O. it«aiber« Florists' TeleKrapb DeUTery Ase'a. THE SMITH & FETTERS GO. 735 Euclid Avenue CLEVELAND, OHIO Flowert of Every Kind in Season CLEVELAND Aa GRAHAM & SON 5523 Euclid Ave. Will take good care of your orders Members qj F, T, D. Association. Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue, N. Racheitsi Phone 506. Long Dist. Bell Phone f/8i Members Florists Telegraph Delivery S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y. IMDEK8ON service means fresh, star4y Itock and prompt deliveries In BUFFAI^, LOCKPOBT, NIAOABA FALJ.8 aad tTESTKBN NEW TOBK ifembers of Florists' Telocrapb DeUvery, HIGH GRADE PLANTS For Retail Stores a Specialty ASK FOR LIST THOMAS ROLAND, Nahant, Mass. WORCESTER, MASS. Randall's Flower Shop HARBT I. BANOAIX, Preprletor. Utm.'ber WlarUW Telegraph Delivery. ly in our trade papers and your gen- erosity is also shown. Be a part of this movement by do- ing justice to the fund as well as to yourself and this great and glorious flower-business of ours will grow in spite of the adversity we must face next winter. Be big yourself if you expect re- sults and now is the time to show that spirit. Chairman National Publicity Cam- paign. Tacoma, Wash. — A. E. Buxton has purchased the greenhouses of Van Slyke & Seamons and will operate them under his own name. F. R. PIERSON CO. FLORISTS AND PLANTSMEN TARRYTOWN-ON-HUDSON, ■ N.Y. SEND ORDERS FOR BOSTON AND NEIGHBORHOOD To JULIUS A. ZINN 4 PARK STREET, BOSTON, MASS. Quality and Reliability WARBURTON FALL RIVER, MASS, Deliveries of Flowers and Plant* in FALL BIV&R and contigrnous territory. H. F. A. LANGE WORCESTER, MASS. DeliTeries to all points in New England. 126,000 Sanare Feet of Glass. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association. YALE! YALE! And All New Haven Neighborhood FLOWER AND PUNT DELIVERIES Everything First-Class- 'S^i''"'' J. N. CHAMPION & CO. 1026 Chapel St , New Haven, Conn. ST. LOUIS, MO. FRED C. WEBER 4326-28 Olive St. Mimter Fhritts TeUgrafh Delivery AiuciatUn WO TICK mm A LS. We have one ttare tnlf THE J. M. CA88ER COMPANY, CLEVIELANI) Euclid Avonuo The Far- Famed Flowers of TORONTO Delivered on mall or t«letraph ordcv f«v mnj occasion, in any part of the DomliUoK. JOHN H. DUNLOP 8-10 West Adelaide St. - TOBOMTO, ONT AI,BANT, N. T. Flowers or Design Work DBUTEBBD IN AI-BANTf AND VICINIH ON TELEGRAPHIC OBDEB 106 STATE STREET, ALBANY, N. Y. "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, incorporated ST. PAUL, MINN. ^' Park Floral Co. B. E. GILLIS, President. E. P. NEIMAN, Secretary. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. DENVER. COLORADO KERR ORDERS FOR TIXi£ HCUSTON, IVXAS MaBkar W. T. 9. AmiittmHmm 40 HORTICULTUEE July 13, 1918 SPHAGNUM MOSS 5 Barrel Bale . . . 6 for $13.50 $2.50 Buy your Moss now. You will pay a great deal more for it in the fall. THE LEO NIESSEN GO. N. W. Corner 12th and Race Streets PHILADELPHIA, PA. TRY Horticulture's Advertisers riR.yr Before Looking Elsewhere Tell Them You Did So And They'll Reciprocate EDWARD REID WHOLESALE FLORIST 1619 - 21 Ranttead St., Philadelphia, Pa. CHOICE BEAUTIES, ORCHIDS, VALLEY, ROSES and all Seasonable Varieties of Cut Flowers CHARLES LlillEEHAN Wholesale Cut Flowers Plants, Greens, etc. 5 So. Mole St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. GEORGE B. HART WHOLESALE FLORIST 24 stone St., Rochester, N. Y. E^HILLCO. Wholesale Florists PlIOIHIWI^ND, IIMD. riMw« naatlaB Horltaalture when wrltlnc MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, Inc. WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS OonalSBineBta S*UoUcd Hardy Fancy Fern Our Specialty 264 RANDOLPH ST.. DETROIT, MICH. The House for Quality and Service ZECH & MANN |9*>We are Wholesale Florists Doing a Strictly Wholesale Business 30 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO 1 / ^ r CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. 3 \ /- *> IF You Want Anything from Boston Get It From Henry M. Robinson & Co. For Safety Place Your Orders With Us ■HEIMF^Y IVi. F«OBIIMSCDN & 2 IWinthrop Square and 32 Otis Street, BOSTON, MASS. WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS TRADE PRICES — Per 100 TO DEALERS ONLY BOSTON July lo ST. LOUIS July 8 PHILA. July 8 Rosea Am. Beauty, Special ■ > ■ 2 j " *' Fancy and Extra. j n " " No. I and culls.- Russell, Euler, Mock Hadlcy ; Arcnbcrg, Hoosier Beauty. . . • Ward Killarney, Radiance, Taft Ophelia, Sunburst, Hillingdon Carnatioiu Cattleyas ■ ■ 50. c Lilies, Longiflonun 4-c Lilies, Speciosum 3.c UI7 of the Valley Gladioli Peonies ■ Sweet Peas Gardeaias Adiantum Smilax • 25 .t Asparastu Plumosus. & Spren. (100 Bchs.) 35,c 3.(0 to .50 to 35.00 16.00 6.00 10.00 10.00 8.00 B.oc 8.00 12.00 2,00 60.00 12.00 6.00 xo.oo 6.00 1.50 30.00 1.23 40.00 30.00 25.00 6.00 3.00 3.00 3-00 3. CO 3-00 2.00 1. 00 4 00 6.00 2.00 .30 30.C0 10.00 20.00 5.00 5.00 6.00 6.00 8.00 3.00 50.00 12.30 6.00 8,00 4.00 .40 12.50 23,00 to to to 35.00 8.00 4.00 3.00 3-00 4.00 2.00 15.00 5.00 4.00 6.00 2,00 .75 1. 00 33, so 5c. 00 to to to 50.00 40.00 15.00 I2.0G " 3'00 8,00 xo.oo 4.00 lOO.OC 8.00 10.00 5.00 1. 00 1.50 William F. Hasting Co. 568-570 WASHINGTON STREET • BUFFALO, N. Y. J.a.BUOL©NG 184 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO CUT FLOWERS ROSES, VALLEY and CARNATIONS A Specialty WHOLESALE GROWER of ROBERT DYSART CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT Simple niethods of correct accounting e8|)ecially adapted for florists* use. BOOKS BALANCED AND ADJCSTED 40 STATE STREET . . Telephone Main 68 BOSTON Boston Floral Supply Co. S47-861 Cambrld(« Bt., Boitaa Headquarter! for 0T0A8, BA8KET8, WIBK DESIOMS and WAX FlXtWKRB Send tor price llat if jou bar* mat r«- celTSd •n*. July 13, 1918 HORTICULTURE 41 Flower Market Reports Fishing and renovating BOSTON with the usual summer dullness are combina- tions that do not add much life to a stagnant market and little activity Is shown this week. Out of town trade at the beaches has been one of the strong points. There is an over sup- ply of small roses but the larger sizes are scarce and hold up well. A good many carnations of inferior quality are in the market and move slowly. Lily of the valley is not up to the standard of other years but as there is not much to be had prices hold firm and high. Weather conditions has effected the outdoor grown stock to such .an extent that very little is appearing on the market at the pres- ent writing. Good stock is in demand. CHICAGO The cool days, which re- semble October tar more than July, have kept up social affairs and the rush from the city has not yet begun in earnest. All first class stock is sold early and the late buyer has to be satisfied with a poorer grade. Shipping trade is holding up well for the season. The last week in June did much to bring up the total sales of the month to a satisfactory amount and when the dull season comes it will be borne more easily because of the good business being done now. The large quantities of short roses coming now are not bringing much, but are used for cheap work and have their place. Peonies are gone. Carna- tions can be had at good prices where the stock is right but the soft, sleepy, weak-stemmed ones are hard to move at any price. Calendulas have varied but slightly in many months. A steady supply of them and regular sales. There are very fine Shasta daisies with 30 in. stems. There is little to be NEW YORK told of the condition of business this week. The only feature is the price of cat- tleyas, which have' been bringing as much as $1.50 for some fine gigas. This may have been caused by a special occasion— Ex-Mayor Mitthell's funeral — otherwise the market is ex- tremely dull. The supply of roses and carnations is moderate while a consid- erable quantity of lilies has appeared. The sale of all these is not of sufficient proportions to clean up and prices have a downward tendency. Calendu- las, coreopsis and other outdoor stock are not moving and smilax is also slow. Gladioli of the PHILADELPHIA newer large flowering sorts GLADIOLI Of the newer and better varieties, the kinds grown es- pecially for cut flowers, and wonderful stock it is, at $6 and $8 per 100 Everything in Cut Flowers, Plants, Greens, Ribbons and Supplies S. S. PENNOCK COMPANY The ^p°,'o?,«{f „, Philadelphia NEW YORK 1 1 7 W. 28th St. PHILADELPHIA BALTIMORE 1 608- 1 620 Ludlow St. Franklin & St. Paul Sta. WASHINGTON, 1 2 1 6 H. St.. N. W. WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS — ™^^ ''"^-/^n'^S TO DEALERS ONLY Rmu Am, Beauty, Special '* " Fancy and Extra ** " No. I and culls Russell, Euler, Mock Hadley Arenberg, Hoosier Beauty Ward Killamey, Radiance, Taft Ophelia, Sunburst, Hillingdon Camatioiu Cattleyas - Lilies, Lonsiflonun Lilies, Speciosiun Lily of the Valley Gladioli Peonies Sweet Peas Gardenias Adiantmn Smilax Asparagus Flo. & Spren. (looBhs.) CINCINNATI July 8 CHICAGO J°iy8 BUFFALO July 8 PITTSBURG July 8 25.00 15.00 8.00 3.00 5.00 4.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 2,00 60.00 10.00 6.00 to to to 15.00 25.00 33-00 20.00 10.00 12,00 10.00 8.00 5. 00 5.00 8,co 3,00 75.00 15.00 6.00 8,00 1. 00 30,00 35.00 40,00 30,00 8,00 5. 00 4.00 e.oo 2.00 3,00 1,00 50,00 10,00 to 5,00 10,00 3.00 to .50 to to ■75 to 15,00 to 25.00 to 50,00 40,00 15.00 25.00 15.00 8.00 10,00 12,00 3,00 75,00 10.50 6.00 IS. 00 8.00 1,25 1.50 23.00 50.00 20.00 13.00 5.00 4.00 3-00 4.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 1. 00 40,00 8,00 8,00 6,00 6.00 2,00 ■5° IJXt 15 00 35,00 30,00 20,00 13. oc 10,00 6.CO 13,00 4,00 8.00 6,00 2, 00 50,00 10,00 10,00 8.00 10.00 3.CO I. CO 1.23 20.00 50.00 2.00 4.00 to to 40,cc 20.00 10.00 IS.OO to , to 3.00 3,00 to 3,00 to 2,0c to 10 to to to 4,0; to to .50 to to I.SS to to 40.00 to 10,00 10,00 3.00 75,00 12, OS 8,00 1.50 20,0c 75,0c like America and Mrs. Francis King are now strongly in evidence and help out nicely on a rather scanty va- riety of choice showy flowers on the market. Hydrangea arborescens is also coming in in good quantity and of fine quality. As a classy pure white flower for many purposes it is much appreciated. The longiflorum Illy is also a strong feature and is bringing a good price and cleaning up well. Good quality sweet peas are being grabbed up the minute they ar- rive but much of the stock is very short and under grade. Roses and carnations about same as reported last week. Business has ROCHESTER, N. Y. been a little brighter dur- ing the past week. Stock consists chiefly of outdoor garden flowers. These in part sell well, summer prices predominating. There is a good sup- ply of roses shipped in daily, most of them of good quality. Good white roses, however, during the past two weeks have been very scarce with a heavy demand. Lilies are in small demand. Carnations are of poor qual- ity. Outdoor peas are arriving and the demand is larger than the supply. Market conditions are ST. LOUIS about the same as last week. Carnations are not so plentiful. Quite a few are be- ;ng shipped on from Chicago. Some good Russells and Ophelias are seen otherwise the rose stock is not up to quality. Some good outdoor sweet peas were seen but their keeping qualities are limited to one day. (Continued on page 43) 42 H 0 K l" i C U L T U R E July 13, 1918 H. E. FROMENT Wholesale Commission Florist Choice Cut Flowers H«w AddTMS, 148 West lath St., NKW TOBK TalaphsBM i HM. tMU MadlMn S«aw» — WWL P. FORD — I Wholesale Florist 187 W. 26tli Street, NEW YORK Telephone 5335, Farragut. Call and Inspect the Best Bstabllihment In the Wholesale Flower District. JOHN YOUNG & CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS $3 WEST 28th STREET NEW YORK CITY Consignments Solicited Phone Fnrimffat 4UC FRANK MILLAN6 Wholesale Commission Dealer la CUT FLOWERS SS and i1 West teth St.. New Toit Coogan Balldlng Tel.. 299 Farragnt CoDBlgnmenti Solicited RIEDEmiEYERTliic. Wholesale Commission READY FOR BUSINESS 49 WEST 28tli ST. NEW YORK. GEO. C. SIEBRECHT WHOLESALE FLORIST CONSiaNMENTS SOLICITED NEW YORK fHOHBfJgJ'FABRAGCT THE KERVAN CO Fresb Cut DeeeratlTs KTercreeas. Highest Standard of Quality. Larfeat Stock In America. Write for Illnatratad Catalog of Oreena and Floriau' BuppUa*. 119 W. 28th St., - - NEW YORK WILLIAM H. KUEBLER Brooklyn'* Foramoat and Beat WHOLESALE COMMISSION HOUSE A First Class Market far aO CUT FLOWERS ^ WiUoDchby SU Brooklyi. N. T M. C. FORD" 121 W«st 28th St., NEW YOmt ri ROSES, Fmcr niniimj A Fnll Line of AI.I, CUT FI,OWBBS. TelephoBs tST* Fuiacat. P V Wholesale: ''\ rLORI5T5 9 m^m '■>- — ^ J-f- Hares '-Sr .Vs.i Kwk. ^■^ ALBANY CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE ISS^"""'""- 8" Broadway, ALBANY, N. Y. B AND UONKT BT BKNDINO 1 Consignments Solicited. WHOLESALE ONLY SAVB TDTB AND UONKT BT BBMDINO TOCB OBDBBS TO OS Prices Right. Telephone Connection Centrally Located, The Hnb of the Flower Market Section | o MARL-ES IVIII .I.i IVNO ^A^l-lol*sMl* F-loris-t 85 and 57 W. 26th Street, . NEW YORK Telephoae 2483 Farrasut HENRY M. ROBINSON CO. OF NEW YORK SS-S7 ^A^»•'fc ae-th S'fci-^^fc Tslevhoaas, II — »S10 Madison Square CenslaiJBSBts S*li«M«« HADBICS L,. aL,ASS, Traaaarar NEW TORK QUOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only ROSES AND CARNATIONS American Beauty. Special " " Fancy and Extra. " " No. I and culls. . Ruuell. Euler. Mock. Haaiey Arenberg. Hoosier Beauty Ward Killamey. Radiance, Taf t ■ Ophelia. Sunburst, HiUingdon. Key. iKt Part of Wiik iDdiii Jily t 1911 13.00 to 35.00 3.00 to 8.QO I. CD to 3.00 1.30 to 8.00 1. 00 to S.oo .50 to 5.00 I. CO to s.oo •50 to 4.00 •50 10 6,00 1.00 10 10,00 .83 10 3.00 Fint Pirt of lait biliuiil July 8 191B 10,00 5.00 I.03 1. 00 1. 00 .50 • S3 • 3« •50 I.03 .75 to to IS to le to to to to 10 to 3.00 e.oc 1.00 5.00 3.0c 4.00 6.00 io.es 9. so HENTZ & NASH, Inc. Wholesale Commision Florists 55 and 57 West 26th Street Telephone No. Farrarot NEW YORK WALTER Fa SHERIDAN Wholesale Commission Dealer In CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 133 West 28th Street, New York Telephone— seS2-S633 Madison Sqnare H. BAYERSDORFER & CO. Manufacturers and Importers 1129 Arch St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. THE t.EADING FLORISTS' SUPPLY HOUSE OF AMERICA RCED (EL KELLER ISZ West SBth St., New York Florists' Supplies We manofactore all oar ihtal Duips, Baskib, Win Wirk (Noviltiis and are dealers In Decorative Glassware, Growers and Florists' Beanlsltes Reechwood HdghU NorMritt MIDI THOMAS YOUN6, Jr., Pro»rU— r BAiniB imo«K. H. J- mfirad Toothpicks Maaafaelaisd kj df.J.COWEE, Berlin, N.Ya 10,000... f s.oo G0,OOO...t8.7B Sample Far sale br Jsalara. When writi July 13, 1918 HORTICULTUKE 43 Flower Market Reports [Continued from page H) Business continues WASHINGTON very good and de- spite an unprece- dented shortage of stock orders are being filled. Roses and carnations continue poor and undesirable, but other flowers are coming in to take their places. Prices generally are good and all offerings are taken up as soon as made known. The constantly in- creasing population is keeping things moving and according to well known retailers there seems little likelihood of a dull period this year. NEWS NOTES. Holyoke, Mass. — Miss Lucy Hickey, the florist, was injured June 28 when she fell on an alleged defective stair- way leading from Suffolk street into Woolworth's 5 and 10 cent store. Miss Hickey will be confined to her home for five or six weeks. Springfield, Mass. — Fred Schlatter, 17-year-old son of William Schlatter, 449 Bay street, was seriously injured in a powder explosion at the Potter farm, Agawam, July 5. His face was marred beyond recognition, his body cut and bruised, and his left leg so badly injured that it is feared amputa- tion is necessary. New Britain, Conn. — Thomas H. Desmond, landscape designer of Sims- bury and Hartford, has won the com- petition held by the Park Commission, with Wm. F. Brooks, chairman, for developing the South End Park, tor the city of New Britain. Those in- vited to compete were: Sheffield A. Arnold, Boston; Francis A. Robinson, Boston; Thomas W. Sears, Provi- dence; Ralph Wainwright of this city; Carl Rust Parker of Springfield, who retired on account of the government work which he had on hand. The tract of land .consists of about 93 acres, which will be developed gradu- ally for general recreation purposes with drives, walks, swimming pool, baseball diamond, etc. Mr. Desmond is a graduate of the school of land- scape and design at Cornell Univer- sity and was employed by Townsend & Flemmlng, landscape architects, in Buffalo, N. Y. He left this firm to con- tinue his studies abroad and then be- gan business in Hartford and Sims- bury and has done much work in this section on private grounds, parks and cemeteries. J. K. Al-L IM "A LB4DER IS TBE WBOLBSALE COMMISSION TRADE FOR OVER TBIRTI TEARS" Have a demand for more than I can supply. Rose Growers Call or Write. TELEPHONES FansKOt 167 and SOM 118 West 28tli St. NE\A/ YORK NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only MISCELLANEOUS Cattleyaa . . Lilies. Longiflorum Lilies, Speciosum LUy of the VaUey Gladioli Peonies.. Sweet Peas Gardeniast Adiantum Smilax Aaparaffus Plumosiu, & Spren {loo bunches] . Ust Part of Week First Part of Week ending July 6 beginning luly 8 1918 1918 35.00 10 75.00 «5.oo tc 75.oe 5.00 to 6.00 5.0c tc 6.00 3.00 to 5.00 3.00 to 5.C0 2. 00 to 6.00 2.00 to 6.00 2. CO to 8,00 to ic to .£0 to 1. 00 • »5 to ■50 4.00 to 25.00 4.00 to 25.00 .25 to .50 ■=5 to .50 6.00 to 1 3. 00 6.00 to 12.0c 6.00 to 15-00 6.00 to 15,00 WE WANT MORE SHIPPERS Wc hare a nnmeroai cUentace ot New York Clt7 buyers and the •eedi oar anpplr. ThU la Mpe«iall7 true •( Rosea. We have every facility and abundant meana and beat retarna are asenred for atock conelcned to us. Addresa Tonr Sblpments to UNITED CUT FLOWER CO. Inc 1 1 1 W. 28Ui St., NE^^ YORK D. J. Papp«s, Prea. FLORISTS' CLUB OF WASHINGTON The Florists' Club of Washington, D. C, is to aid the Red Cross in get- ting flowers to the hospitals and at a meeting held at the S. S. Pennock Company store, last week, a commit- tee consisting of Clarence L. Linz, chairman; Otto Bauer, E. P. Rodman, George E. Anderson and M. J. Mc- Cabe was formed to start work towards getting all florists interested in the movement. Another committee consisting of E. P. Rodman, chairman; George C. Shaffer and George E. Anderson was appointed to go to Camp Meigs and view the landscape work that has been accomplished there by some of the soldier members of the command. Otto Bauer has been chosen to head the membership committee and serv- ing with him will be George E. Ander- son and R. Lloyd Jenkins. A very interesting discussion was had of business conditions throughout the country, Mr. Cohn, representa- tive of the Climax Box Company, re- counting his recent experiences and observations in the Middle West. Boston — Dr. Geo. E. Stone, New York City. Philadelphia — Antoine Leuthy, Ros- lindale, Mass. Washington — Mr. and Mrs. Herbert A. Pennock, Jupiter, Fla. Chicago — Thos Wolfe, Waco, Texas; Mr. and Mrs. Chas. P. Mueller, Wichita, Kas.; Blain Wilcox, of J. F. Wilcox & Sons Co., Council Bluffs, Iowa; J. P. Herzog, Belvidere, 111.; Mrs. Paul M. Palez and Miss Acker, Little Rock, Ark.; Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Wiegand, Indianapolis. Ind.; E. G. Hill, Richmond. Ind.; John Young, Sec'y S. A. F., New York; Vincent J. Gorly, of Grimm & Gorly, St. Louis, Mo.; B. Juerjens, Peoria, 111. NEW FLOWER STORES. VilMsca, la. — Wayne Shinn. Hanford, Cat. — George Borenz. NEW CORPORATION. B. Hammond Tracy, Inc.. flowers, Wenham, Mass., capital, $50.000 ; in- corporators, B. Hammond Tracy, Wen- ham, Frank E. White, Arlington, and L. C. Donahoe, Brighton. Bellevue, Ky. — Mrs. Dameron, suc- ceeding Klein Flower Shop. New York, N. Y. — James Bruce & S. C. Gilbert, 2188 Broadway (whole- sale). HORTICULTURE July 13, 191& LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS CHICAGO. Anton Then, Jr., is now employed at the Chicago Flower Growers' Associa- tion store. According to their usual custom Wm. J. Smyth and family are spending the summer at their cottage at Antioch. Philip Foley, Jr., is now at the Great Lakes Naval Training Station where he has enlisted in the aviation department. H. D. Schiller left July 8th for Bos- ton, where he will enter a technical school, the better to fit himself for his duties in the Merchant Marine, a little later. Thos. Wolfe of Waco, Texas, spent Sunday here on his way to the Elks' convention at Atlantic City. Mr. Wolfe called on his friend, P. J. Foley, who has a very wide acquaintance with the southern florists. H. N. Bruns is not worried over the lily of the valley situation, as he still has some bulbs left and the demand for that flower is light in the summer. His store always closes at 6 p. m. and Mr. Bruns believes that he loses noth- ing by so doing. The Chicago Florists' Club will hold the July meeting on the 18th in Kar- thauser's grove, 6656 Ridge avenue A good program has been arranged by T. E. Waters and if the thermome- ter should reach something like its usual July altitude a good time may be expected. The Chicago wholesale market was closed all day Sunday tor the first time within the recollection of the old- est florist. The thing which could not be, has been — and the world moves on as before. It is safe to say there were some who found it hard to believe even when the day came. Business is reported at the west side Schiller store as not yet having reached the summer stage, and Mr. Schiller says he is not anticipating it this year until August.. At the north side store, social events are reported as causing a demand for flow- ers exceptionally good for July. P. J. Foley, president of the Foley Greenhouse Manut. Co., says the busi- ness coming now is largely in the na- ture of repair work, the florists hav- ing an eye to the saving of coal for the coming winter. Having antici- pated little building during the war Mr. Foley is not discouraged but hopes for the return of normal condi- tions in the near future. The trip made to Milwaukee by Geo. Asmus and John Young, in the interest of the National Publicity Campaign last week, was very suc- cessful. There was a I'arge attend- ance at the meetings, and the opror- tunity to clear up some points re- garding the methods of carrying on the work, as well as impressing upon many florists the great necessity for the publicity work going on, were taken advantage of. Financially, it was equally a success, many of the cutting out of flowers on the tables somehow savors of patriotism and conservation. Here is where the women of the trade must be alert. They must be ready to stand for the use of flowers at all social affairs and not let some well-meaning but mis- guided person down their use. Wilfrid Wheeler State Commissioner of Agriculture for Massachusetts smaller florists signing up for four and five years, while those doing a more extensive business pledged larger amounts and for a longer time. The men are doing good work in the cause of publicity and upon its success depends much for the future of the flower business, for public sen- timent has been strongly influenced against spending money for flowers since the war began. But there is a side to it that the men cannot reach and it is a big side too. The major- ity of the social affairs are planned by women and in nearly every case the proposal is made to put a ban on flowers. If it is a luncheon, no one proposes to curtail the menu or do with less elaborate service, but the BOSTON Frank Connolly, of the Welch Bros. Co., is receiving congratulations on the event of the arrival of the stork. "Jack" Cohen, the popular salesman of the Co-operative Flower Market, departed last Saturday for St. Albans, Vt. "Bill" Glidden, representative of the Budlong Rose Co., is receiving large shipments of their new rose, Columbia. Hitchings & Co., have severed their connection with J. M. Keeler and Miss Simmons of the Boston • office has taken his place. Notwithstanding the extensive al- terations Welch Bros. Co. are making in their store, business, quoting Pat- rick Welch, is "Great." Mrs. Lane, mother of J. J. Lane, who is now in Camp Devens, passed away on the night of July 4 at her home in Cambridge. She had been critically ill for a long time. Word has been received here from Canada that Max Aronson of the Flower Market who joined the English forces bound for Jerusalem, last Feb- ruary, has recently been promoted a lieutenant. Robert H. Roland, son of Thomas Roland, the Nahant florist, has re- turned from "over there" where he has had an eventful experience as an ambulance driver and Red Cross worker on the western front and in Italy. "Joe" Margolis, of H. M. Robinson & Co., and Mr. Ludwig, of N. F. Mc- Carthy & Co., left Boston the first of the week. They will devote the next six weeks to draining the lakes and ponds of Maine and New Brunswick of the finny tribe. Wilfrid Wheeler of Concord, has been elected state commissioner of agriculture by the new board of agri- culture established by this year's legislature. Mr. Wheeler for five years was secretary and executive of- ficer of the old board of agriculture July 13. 191 S HORTICULTURE 45 Oambrldc* N»w Tark WOBI,D'S OUJEBT aad L.ABOBBT Humfaotnreri of ALL. STTLBS and SIZES of FLOWER POTS A. H. HEWS & CO., INC. Cambridge, Mass. and his selection as commissionei« was generally expected. His term as commissioner will begin Sept. 1. At the request of the police of Rich- mond, Va., the Boston police are searching for R. C. Driver, who was last heard from March 9. when he tel- egraphed his wife. Mrs. L. B. Driver, 7291/4 West Gary street. Richmond, from Cleveland. His message to Mrs. Driver was that he was leaving Cleveland for Boston and would write on his arrival. Nothing further has been heard from him. The missing man is a florist. 52 years old. He has white hair and blue eyes, is .5 ft 8 in. tall and weighs 145 pounds. On his right arm is tattooed a wreath of grapes, a hoe and a shovel and a small rosebud. ST. LOUIS. J. J. Beneke's youngest son has been called in the draft. The growers held their monthly meeting the third of July. Frank Gorly is on the jury in the Federal Court in the case of Dr. Weinsbergh for disloyalty utterances. Paddy Patton, for years manager and general utility man at Wm. C. Smith Wholesale Floral Co., has re- signed and gone to Little Rock, Ark., We will lose a good fellow. All his friends wish him the best of luck. NEW YORK. Jun Wildschut, a Hollander travel- ing salesman in the U. S. for Speel- man & Co., was shot and dangerously wounded on July 3 while visiting at a house on W. 159th street. He Is now in St. Lawrence hospital with small chance of recovery. It was a mysteri- ous affair and the police are trying to unravel it. PHILADELPHIA. Mr. and Mrs. David Don of Xew York City were the guests of Howard M. Earl at Pine Tree Farm week end of July Cth. CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY Advertisements in this Department, Ten Cents a Line, Net ASTERS ASTERS — HENDERSON'S INVINCIBLE. One of the finest for cut flowers. Wbite. Shell Pink. Rose. Lavender and Purple. Strong plants. $5.00 per 1000, cash. BRILL CELERY GARDENS, Kalamazoo, Mich. BEGONIAS BEGONIAS Pots 100 1,000 Lorraine 2% in. $14.00 $120.00 Mrs. J. A. Peterson. 2% in. 20.00 180.00 Melior 2% in. 20.00 JULIUS ROEHRS CO., Rutherford, N. J. BULBS C. KBUR & SONS, HILLEGOM. Holland. Bulbs of all descriptions. Write for prices. NEW YORK BRANCH, 8-10 Bridge St. CARNATION STAPLES Split carnations quickly, easily and cheaply mended. Pillsbury's Carnation Staple, 1000 for 35c.; 3000 for $1.00 post- paid. I. L. PILLSBURY. Galesburg, 111. CHRYS.ANTHEMl'MS MANUAL By ELMER D. SMITH. Adrian. Mich. Whn lias iriven bis uudiviiled attention for twenty-live years to the improvement of the Chrysanthemnm and its culture in detail. ."lO cents postpaid. CYCLAMEN CYCLAMEN : In the following colors. Pure white, white with pink eye, pink, dark red, light red and salmon. 2^4-in. pots, $8.00 per 100. $75.00 per 1000; 3-in. pots, $10.00 per 100, $95.00 per 1000; 3i^-4-in. pots, $20.00 per 100. If only salmon is or- dered—the price will be 20% higher. JULIUS ROEHRS CO., Rutherford, N. J. CYCLAMEN: Best strain of Cyclamen grown in 214-in. pots. Varieties, Salmon Pink, Light Pink, Blood Red, Bright Red. Pure White and White with Red Eye, at $7.50 per hundred, or $65.00 per thousand. Cyclamen Seedlings, from three to five leaves, $5.00 per hundred, or $40.00 per thousand. "Cash with order." J. H. FIESSER, North Bergen, N. J. DAHLIAS Peony Dahlia Mrs. Frederick Grinnell. Stock For Sale. JOHN P. ROONEY, New Bedford, 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. Orders booked at any time for Fall or Spring delivery. Wholesale and Retail. Send for Catalog. NORTHBORO DAHLIA & GLADIOLUS GARDENS, J. L. Moore, Prop.. Northboro. Mass. DRACAENAS DRACAENA TERMINALIS. Clean healthy stock out of 2V4 inch pots at $8.00 per 100; 3 inch pots at $15.00 per 100; 4 inch pots at $25.00 per 100. Cash with order. J. H. FIESSER. North Bergen, N. J. FLOWER POTS A. ROLKER & SONS 51 Barclay St.. New York City. Eastern Sf'llins A^'ents fur tlii" York Pottery, Pa. Write fiir tlin revi.sed jirices of Pots, Pans :iii(l Fern liishcs. GLASS Greenhouse glass, lowest prices. JOHN- STON GLASS CO., Hartford City, Ind. HYDRANGEAS We grow them by the acre and grow them right. A complete collection of FRENCH VARIETIES AND OTAKSA, from pots for Sept. delivery. Secure your needs now and have them shipped before frost. 3-in. 4-in. 5-in. 6-in. 7-in. 8-in 7c. 20c. 25c. 35c. 50c. 65c. Field grown plants of Otaksa for August shipment, 25% less. J. L. SCHILLER, TOLEDO, O. NURSERY STOCK NIIRSERY STOCKS .Vmeric.in Grown or Imported. Let ns ap- IHMise your wants. A. ROLKER & SONS, .".1 liarclay St., New York City. ORCHIDS IIASSALL & CO., Orchid Growers and Raisers, Southgate, London. England. Catt- leyas and Laelio-Cattleyas our specialty. One trial order solicited. PEONIES Peonies. The world's greatest collection. 1200 sorts. Send for list. C. BETSCHER. Canal Dover, O. Peonies can be shipped from France with celerity and ser-nritv via Bordeaux- New York. DESSERT, - Peony Specialist. Chenonceaux. France. Please refer to Si.xteenth General Catalogue. ROSES ROSES. CANNAS AND SHRUBS. THE CONARD & JONES COMPANY, WEST GROVE, PA. SPHAGNUM MOSS Live Sphagnum moss, orchid peat and orchid baskets always on hand. LAGER & HURRELL, Summit, N. J. VEGETABLE PLANTS CELERY PLANTS— Golden Self Blanch- ing (French Strain). Giant Pascal, also the grand new Easy Blanching, which is easy to grow, fine plants, ready for the field, $2.00 per 1000. Cash. BRILL CELERY GARDENS, KalamazQO, Mich. 4,000,000 Cabbage, Cauliflower, Tomato and Celery plants. Field grown and potted. List free. F. W. BOCHHLLB * SONS. Chester, New Jeraey, VINES Flowering and Foliage Vines, choice collection. Large Specimen, Pot and Tub grown for immediate effect; also Climbing Roses. J. H. TROY, Mount Hlssarlik Nur- sery. New Rochelle, N. Y. WIRE WORK WILLIAM E. HEILSCHER'S WIRE WORKS, 264 Randolph St., Detroit, Mich. WANTS, FOR SALE, ETC. SITUATIONS WANTED SITUATION WANTED— By gardener, married. 20 years' experience. Thoroughly understands all branches of the profession outside and under glass. Only good posi- tion considered where energy and ability counts. No objection to distance. Prefer Pacific Coast or middle west. Address LUCIKN LECLERE. Fort Steilacoom, Wash. HELP WANTED WANTED: A man that is capable of taking charge of the watering of a large range of greenhouses. Apply in person or letter, with references, to H. H. BAR- ROWS & SON, No. 264 High St., Whitman, Mass. 46. H 0 H T I C U L T U E E July 13, 1918 The Recognized Standard Insectfcide. A spray remedy for green, black, white fly, tbrips and soft scale. Quart, $1.00; Gallon, $2.60. FUNCINE For mildew, rust and other blights affect- ing flowers, fruits and vegetables. Quart, $1.00; Gallon, $2.60. VERMINE For eel worms, angle worms and other worms worlcing in the soil. Quart, $1.00; Gallon, $3.00 SOLD BY DEALERS. Aphine Manufacturing Cu MADISON, N. J. I IMP SOAP ^JPRAY Sure Insect Killer THE use of Imp Soap Spray on fruit trees, garden truck, ornamental trees, shrubs, etc., will positively destroy all insect pests and larva de- posits. Quite harmless to vegetation, Used in country's biggest orchards and estates. Very economical - one gal. Imp Soap Spray makes from 25 to 40 gals, effective solution. Directions on can. Qt. 55c.;Gal.$1.90;5GaU. $8.50. F.O.B. Boston. Genuine can has Ivy Leaf trademark. Your money back if Imp Soap Spray doesn't do as claimed. Order direct if your dealer can't supply. F. E. ATTEAUX & CO., Props. Eastern Clieniical Co. -" BOSTON, MASS. ' Difficult and rejected cases spe- cially solicited. No misleading in- ducements made to secure business. Over 30 years' active practice. Ex- perienced personal, conscientious service. Write for terms. Address SIGGERS & SIGGERS PATENT LAWYERS Box 9, National Cnion Building Washington, D. C. Little Ads. That Bring Big Returns Uttl« Ads. In onr Classified Buyers' Dlrtfe- tory brine btr returns to both advertiser Anything wanted by florists, vardeners, park and cemetery superintendents, •!«., can be sold through this medium. Don't fail to read over these Ads. in each I&soe and yon may find one or more that will prove profitable to yea. ROCHESTER, N. Y. H, B. Wilson and family had a fam- ily picnic at Duran Eastman Park on .luly 4th, Most of the Rochester florists are closing their stores at 6 p. m, on Sat- urday during the summer months, Mrs. Hahn, of Rochester Floral Co,, has left to join her husband who has taken a government position In Cleve- land. Mr. and Mrs, Charles Curtis and family of Irondequoit are spending their vacation at their summer home on Lake Ontario, Word has been received from Pri- vate Henry Stutzenmeyer, now with the .304th Machine Gun Co., that he has arrived safely overseas, Mr, and Mrs. Charles L, Moore, of New Britain, Conn,, parents of Mrs. E. C. Armbrust, have spent two weeks at the home of their daughter, Charles H. Vlck, who for many years has been connected with the James Vick's Sons' seed house has severed his connection with the firm. The War Savings Stamp Girls have made many soldiers happy by distrib- uting flowers to them as they passed through our city. Most of the flow- ers were donated by the leading flor- ists. George T. Boucher was active in the War Savings Stamp campaign for the Knights of Columbus. Frank Peartree of the firm is spending his vacation in Buffalo. Miss Duffy is en- joying a two weeks' vacation in Chi- cago. GREENHOUSES BUILDING OR CONTEMPLATED. East Liverpool, O. — John Keil, one house. Rock Island, III. — Joseph R, Tuckis, 1616 Second avenue, conservatory. Madison, N. J. — H. D, Hutchins, Woodland road, house 60 x 100, com- pleted. Syracuse, N. Y.— A $10,000 green- house is being built in the rear of the Joseph Slocum College of Agriculture at the T'niversity. BUSINESS TROUBLES. Reading, Mass. — Alfred F, Ells, florist, assets, $500; liabilities, $4,3()ii, Stoughton, Mass, — Charles Walters, gardener and florist, 1634 Turnpike street, has filed a petition in bank- ruptcy. Liabilities $6,417.13, assets $6,100. • ^^kM J<»0 ;ECTicii Save yonr plants and tr<«8. jBSt tbe thing for greenhouse and outdoor use. Destroys Mealy Bug, Brown and White Scale, Tbrips, Red Spider, Black and Oreen Fly, Mites, Ante, etc., without Injury to plants and without odor. Used according to direction, our stand- ard Insecticide will prevent ravages on your crops by insects. Non-polsonoDS and barmless to user and plant. Leading Seedsmen and Florists have U3ed It with wonderful results. Destroys Lice In Poultry Houses, Fleas on Dogs and all Domestic Pets. Excellent as a wash for dogs and other animals. Relieves mange. Dilute with water 30 to 50 parts. Vi Pint, 80o. ; Pint, BOc.; Quart, Me.; M Gallon, (1.50; Gallon, »2.60; 5 Gal- lon Can, (10.90; 10 Gallon Can, (20.00. Directions on package. LEMON OIL COMPANY Dept. S. 420 W. Lexlneton St, Baltlnori, HI CONCENTRATED PULVERIIED MANURE PaJveiiced or Shredded Cattle Manure Pnlveiized Sheep Manure The Florists' standard ol uniform high quality for over ten years. Specify : WIZARD BRAND in your Supply pouse order, or write us direct for prices and freight rates. THE PULVERIZED MANURE CO. M Cnlon Siovk Ifard. l3tilflM[« )reer'8 Peerless^ Glazing Points For Greenliouses Drive easy and true, becanse both bevels are on the same tide. Can't twist and break tbe glass in Iriving. Galvan- ized and wilt not rust. No rights or lefts The Peerless Glazing Poin is patented. No others like It. Order from your dealer,/ or direct from us. 1000,75c. postpaid. Samples free. HENRY A. DREEE.I 714 Chestnut Street^ 9 Fhlladelpbla. NIKOTEEN For Spraying APHIS PUNK For Fumisatini Aik Your Dealer foi It NICOTINE MFG. CO. ST. tOUIS July 13, 191S HORTICULTURE 47 KROESCHELL BOILERS IF YOU NEED A BOILER IN A HURRY Telephone or Telegraph At Our Expense. SEND FOR CATALOG Kroeschell Bros. Co., 466 W. Erie St., Chicago r^LASS GREENHOUSES Our prices can be liad 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. Jalinson, Stewart and Varick A^es.. Brooklyn. X. Y. DREER'S FLORIST SPECIALTIES Nen Brand New StyU •'WVERTON" HOSE Furnished in lengths up to eoo ft. without seam or joint. Thi HOSE fir the FLORIST ^-inch, per ft., 17 P' Reel of 500 ft. 2 Reels, 1000 ft, K-inch, Reels, 500 ft., Couplings furnished HENRY A. DREER 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa l6f6c. 16 c. 15 c. ForGreenhouse Glazing USE IT NOW F. 0. PIERCE CO. 12 W. BROiHIWilY KEW YORK MnsttcH la elastic and tenaelo«3, admits of oxpanainn ;ind contraction. Putty becomei hnr.i .I-,) brittle Broken glass more easily removed wlthcst breaking of other glasi ne occurs with hard putty. Lasts longer "inn p«tty Easy to apply. When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE. The Florists Hail Association rate of In- snrance from Nov. Ist, 1916 to Nov. Isl, 1917 win be twenty cents per handred square feet of single thick glass and elghl cents per hundred square feet of doubh thick glass. For particulars, address. JOHN O. ESl,BR. Sec.. Saddle River. N J GREENHOUSES-ALL KINDS Put rour Greenhouse Problems up to us We eo aniiwliere In the U. S. to submit plans and prices Me^omlifatjMaierialGi 1297-1325 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. NEW YORK, 1476 Broadway. BOSTON, 113 State Street. 8CBANTON, S07 Irving Avenue. PHI]:.ADEL,PBIA, Harrison Bldg., 16th and Market Streets. Plant Propagation, Greenhouse and Nursery Practice By M. G. KAINS We have had many Inquiries from time to time for a reliable and up-to-date book on plant propa- gation, but were always at a loss to find any pub- lication that we could recommend. The subject has been dealt with in fragmentary manner only in books that have come to our notice. So it is well that this new work has been issued, espec- ially as it is both comprehensive and practical, and it should meet with a ready sale among plantsmen, nurserymen and gardeners. There are nineteen chapters covering in detail topics of ger- mination and longevity of seeds, propagating by buds, layering, cuttings, grafting, etc., fruit tree stocks, scions, etc., and there are eight pages of condensed cultural instructions in tabulated form, covering annuals and perennials from seed, woody plants, evergreens, vines, bulbs and tubers, greenhouse and house plants, ferns, palms, water plants, orchids and cacti. The illustrations are •numerous, comprising 213 figures and halftone plates. There are 322 pages well bound and on beavy paper, teeming with helpful information. It is a book which no cultivator can afford to do without. It is worth many times its price. Copies can be supplied from the office of HORTICUL- TURE at publisher's price, $1.50. HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 147 Sammer St., Boston, Mass. Principles and Practice of Pruning By M. G. KAINS Lecturer on Horticulture, Columbia University Few practices In the handling of plants, especially fruit bearing plants, attract so much interest as do those of pruning. The methods are so varied, the results so diverse, and the opinions of growers so apparently con- tradictory that this subject is always one of the most interesting, and the surest to hold attention and arouse discussion. Particularly during the last ten or fifteen years when the principles of plant physiology have been more and more satisfactorily applied to plant production and man- agement has interest settled in pruning. During the latter half of this time also more and more investi- gations and tests have been conducted by experiment stations and other workers to test out methods and priijciples in the Interest of science and for the benefit of growers. The accumulation of such new knowledge has become very considerable especially In the last de- cade, but it is necessarily so scattered that very few growers have access to It, hence the demand for a book, which shall present the really Important features of these Investigations as well as set forth the fundamental principles based upon the laws of plant growth. This volume Is lavishly Illustrated mainly by actual photographs of specimens which show good and bad practices. The author has spared neither time nor ex- pense in gathering his photographs, each one of which tells its story. After a few pages of introduction the author discusses Plant Physiology as related to pruning. A chapter takes up the Philosophy of Pruning, itself a very In- teresting subject. Then follows a classification and clear discussion of Buds, very fully illustrated from life. How Wounds Heal is an exceedingly Interesting chapter, as are also those on Prevention and Repair of Mechanical In- juries, Pruning Nursery Stock, Young Trees, Mature Trees and Odd Methods of Pruning and Training, Re- juvenating Neglected Trees and Practical Tree Surgery. Profusely Illustrated. 400 pages. 6% 1 8 Inches. Cloth. Net, $2.00. HOBTICUI.TUBE FUBLJBHIMa CO. 147 Siunmer St., Boston, Bfass. 48 HORTICULTUKE July 13, 1918 J he zribuie of y.VJ.ropp io Daveif Jreejur^enr p. n'. Popp, Superiiitcndeut/oy th,- Mrs. H. Darlington Estate, Orienta Pointy Mamaroneck, New York "SEVEN OAKS" Mamaroneck, New York The Davey Tree Expert Co., Inc., Kent, Ohio Gentlemen : I am pleased to state that the Tree Surgery work done on the estate here in 1915 has stood the test of time, and that all the trees treated are without exception in the best of health and vigor. Many of the smaller cavities are entirely healed and the larger ones are rap- idly healing. I heartily endorse your methods of Tree Surgery and can recommend the work to anyone interested in pre- serving fine trees. Yours very truly, P. W. POPP. The saving of priceless trees is a matter of first importance on every estate. Davey Tree Surgery is a fulfillment of the maximum expectations of those who love and value trees. A careful exam- ination of your trees will be made by appointment. THE DAVEY TREE EXPERT CO., Inc. 1307 Elm Street, Kent, Ohio Branch Offices, with telephone connections: 225 Fifth Avenue. New York; 2017 Land Title Building, Philadelphia; 450 McCormick Building, Chicago. Time has proved the efflcac.v of Diivey Tree Surgery. In three years' time the cavities have iiealeil to a notiei'alih' extent. Many of tlie eounter-sink holes have entirely healed over. The tree has sinee withstood many severe storms WRITE NK.VRKST OFFICE I'ernianent representatives loeated at r.oston, Newport. Lenox, Hartford, Stamford. .Mhaiiy, Poiighkeepsie, White I'laiiis. .Tamaiea. L. 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Mechani- cal bracing has been employed to .strengthen the weakened trunk The cavitv is now tilled by file Davey sectional method, wiiicli alhiws for swaying and pre- vents crat'king. The greatest me- chanical skill Is required in this operation FatherZpf Tree\Surgery HORTICULTURE Vol. XXVIII JULY 2 0, 1918 No. 3 Published Every Saturday at 147 Summer Street, Boston, Mass. Supscription $1.00 50 HOETICULTUEE July 20, 191S New Early-Flowering or Winter Blooming OIAIMT P>AIMSIES An entirely new and distinct strain of Pansies. The main advantage of these new Pansies over all hitherto existing Pansies is the extreme earliness of flowering and its unusual hardiness, which enables them to withstand quite severe Win- ters and to bloom right on into Summer. Sown at the same time as other Pansies, they begin flowering the early part ot March or as soon as the snow is off the ground, many times having four or five large flowers to a plant, when all other Pansies are only showing buds. The flowers are large, well formed and fragrant. 14 WINTER SPN: Golden yellow, eve, lo. ICE KING: Silve»y white. with eye. IH. CELESTIAL QUEEN: Light or sky blue. 17. CHARM OF MARCH: Dark velvety blue. IS. MIXED: The above four col- ors with othfr shades and variations. Each color separate or mixed. 500 seeds LTic. 1000 seeds 40c. V, oz. $1.10, U oz. $2.00, oz. iT.ijO. For description and prices of other Pansy seed send for price list. POT GROWN PERENNIALS _ ISIES AUo Lupina, Sedum roseum, Pyrethrum roseum, Gaillardias, Sweet William Boston Giant all in 4-inch Pots, $12.50 per 100 3-year old AMPELOP8IS VEITCHII, SOc each A. M. DAVENPORT, IVIass. Julius RoeKirs Oompany P U A N -rS IVI E IM Orchids, Conservatory Plants, NoTelties, Begonias, Garden Perennials Finest Stock in America for Trade or Private Requirements RUTHERFORD. 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The Geranium is a blooming plant for everybod.v. everyday in the year, and everybody knows it. We have them for immediate shipment and are booking orders for future delivery. Ready for immediate shipment. 2 Inch Hi-i.-jl) per 100 SliStO per 1000 3 inch 3.30 per 100 30.00 per lflIORI.VN.\, (i-lmh $1.00 Each Casli With Orders Send for Catalogue R. VINCENT, Jr., & SONS CO. WHITE MARSH, MD. What Is That Plant? A dlfflcnlt question to answer aia>Il7 unless flowers are present, because the ordinary Manuals make use of flower and fruit characters. It may be answered easily for over 1000 trees and shrubs. Including those most commonly planted In the eastern States and In northern Europe, from foliage only, by aid of the 200-page book, "Plant Ma- terials of Decorative Gardening," by William Trelease, convenient for hand- line and of a size to flt the pocket, which may be had of the HORTICUL- TURE PUBLISHING CO., for $1.00— postpaid. ORCHIDS We grow and sell nuthing but ORCHIDS. If you are in the market for this class of plants we respectfully solicit your inquiries and orders. Special lists on application. LAGER & HURRELL, Summit, N.J. Horseshoe Brand Bamboo Oanes For stakiDK Ulies and other flowers. Beady for Immedlttte shipment from oor warehouse. Bound Brook, N. J. ^^^ 5/6 feet, Natoial W-0» per bale 1000 s/e " " i».«o " w** ^i .. .. ■ .: 1S.0« " 1000 6 " Green..::::::::::.:: w-oo - jow S .. .. 1».00 " «ooo RALPH Ms WARD & CO., The Lily House. 25 Murray St., New York, N. Y. '->>^% FROM COLD STORAGE |*^c| LIL. GIGANTEUM, 7-9. LILY OF TH^ALLEY iiiLS^ CHAS. SCHW/^E &'car90^92 W.'BToadway, New York I- I on 'lO Pai Albany Cut Flower E.x 6fi Allen, .T. K I>7 American Bulb Co !i2 Anderson. S. A.. 03 Aphlne Mfjr. Co.. 71 Atteaux & Co.. F. E 71 Barrows, H^ H. . flo Bayersdorfer, H. Co. Bay State Nur serii's Bopchw 1 Hts. Nurseries .... fiO Bohhiiik & At- kins .-lO Bolgiano & Son. (il Boston P'loral Supply Co r,4 Breck. .T. v\: .Sous. ~t'2 Breitutever's. .1. 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Half tr. pkt., 30c.; tr. pkt., 50c.; % oz., $1.25; $2.00 per Vi oz. ; per oz., $7.00. GIANT SORTS IN SEPAKATE COLORS Tr. pkt. Oz. Azure Blue $0.40 $2.75 Black Blue 40 2.75 £mperor WlUlam, blae 40 2.75 Hortensia Red 40 2.75 Kine of the Blacks 40 2.75 LK>rd Beaconsfleld, purple violet 40 2.75 Peacock, blue, claret and white 40 2.75 Snow Queen, pure white 40 2.75 Striped and Mottled 40 2.75 White with Eye 40 2.75 Pure Yellow 40 2.75 Yellow with Eye 40 2.75 HEADQUARTERS FOB ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS 1,000 .Seeds, $3.50 10,000 Seeds, $30.00 5.000 Seeds, 15.50 35,000 Seeds, 72.50 Also all other seasonable Seeds, Bulbs and Supplies. Send for Wholesale Price List. MICHELL'S SEED HOUSE 518 Market St., Philadelphia Lilium Candidum Amaryllis, Callas Cold Storage Lilies Write at for price AMERICAN BULB CO. IT* W. Wakaak At*. OHIOAOO, [LI> ^^MI^KN J. IRV^IN 106 West 28th St., NEW YORK CHOICE FLORISTS' FLOWER SEEDS Asparagus Plumosus NanuN — 1000 seeds, .f:l.50; 5000 .Seeds, $15.00. AKparugus Sprengeri — 1000 Seeds. $1.00. Salvia Bonfire — Vi o?... 60c.; 1 oi., $2.00. Salvia /urirh — Vi oi., 75c.; 1 oz., $4.00. Stoeks Beauty of Nice, 75'/o Double Flowers — Shell Pink, Briglit Pink, Purple, White — Tr. Pkt., $1.00; V4 ox.. $2.00; 1 oz., $5.(KI. Snapdragon, Petunias, Verbenas, etc. SEND FOR C.^TALOGCE. Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA BLUE LIST OF WHOLESALE PRICES MAILED ONLY TO THOSE WHO PLANT FOR PROFIT LILIUM GIGANTEUM 7/9 (.too per case).... .$60.00 per thousand 8/10 (225 per case) .SO.OO " 11/10 (200 per case) 100.00 " Complete List of Florists' Choice Seeds. -V postal card will bring our catalogue. S. S. SKIDELSKY & CO. urn* Lincoln Bldg., PHILADELPHIA, PA. When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE SEEDS FOB SUMMER SOWING ANTIRRHINUM Giant White, Giant Yellow, Giant Red, 1-4 oz. BOc CALENDULA Orange King, Lemon Queen, per oz. 40c LARKSPUR INVINCIBLE Rosy-«carlet, 1-4 oz. 30c Pink, 1-4 oz. 20c White, 1-4 oz. 20c STOCK GIANT TEN WEEK White, Pink, Light Blue, Dark Blue, 1-8 oz. 85c MIGNONETTE Farquhar's Universal, 1-16 oz. $2.00; 1-8 oz. $4.00 R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., '&• ^tm^ ^(uallef& ANI 30-32 BARCLAY STREET >U1 NEW YORK EIOIM sinci :rvice FOR SALE BY LEONARD SEED COMPANY, Chicago, III. BURNETT BROTHERS Importers and Growers of SEEDS, BULBS, PLANTS, &c. 98 CliiBbifs Strut, Niw Yort THOMAS J. GREY COMPANY .SBED.S, BULBS AND IMPLEMENTS WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. Reselected Strains in Seeds. Improved styles in Implements Catalogue upon application. 16 So. Market Street LILIUM GIGANTEUM New Crop Now On Hand For immediate or future delivery prices quoted on applicfition. JOSEPH BRECK & SONS' CORP 47-.14 North Market St., Boston, Mass. KELWAY S SON SPECL\LIZE IN SEEDS (personally selected strain*) WHOLESALE ONLY Write (or Special Prices, Spot or Forward Onlj Address, LANGPORT, Eng. W. E. MARSHALL & CO. SEEOS, PLANTS AND BULBS Horflculfural Sundries 166 W. 23rd St., NEW YORK Julv 20, 1918 HORTICULTURE 53 Letters From an Old to a Young Gardener On Hybridizing and Crossing the French Iris Preparing a Garden We were speaking of raising new flowers and you said there would be more hybridizers among gardeners if simple well illustrated descriptions of how to treat the common garden flowers Mere easily accessible. In this letter an attempt will be made to remove this diffi- culty, for one of the most common, the iris. In this, as in previous letters, no attempt at originality is made, nor will authorities be cited. In the dealers' catalogues the ordinary form of iris is called German iris, to dis- tinguish it from the .Japanese, the Spanish, the English and others. The designation German is a mistake, and should be abandoned. As this flower is the "bearing" of the royal house of France, the name French should be used instead of German. For ordinary use the terms Fleur de lis or Lilies of France are desirable. I prefer the latter, for it sug- gests the loveliness of Ulies and the grace of the French, qualities combined in a high degree in the flower. GrivLng the plant its right colloquial name is now_of importance for we are brothers with the French in the struggle against that savage ethical code of the Hun Overlords. The iris is truly Everyman's Orchid. It equals the peony, tlie lily, and the I'ose, yes, even surpasses them in etherial loveliness. These require rich soil, great care and skill. The iris will grow in gravel and flour- ish under the unskilled and intermittent care of chil- dren. Some varieties have a perfume of surpassing delicacy. AYliat more can l)e asked of any flower? When a plant has such charming qualities we cannot have it in too many varieties. Already there are on the market several hmidred, and a few almost perfect ones ; yet there is always a chance to breed others sur- passing the finest : the familv is composed of so many unit characters new combinations may be very great. Preparation of the Hybridizing Garden The directions in this letter are applicable to the' glacial drift soil "of New England. In more favored regions this amount of preparation might not be neces- sary. For a one man garden, where iris is not a specialty, five or six thousand square feet are enough. Make the garden long and narrow rather than short and wide. One hundred by fifty feet is a good size. A portion of a garden having these dimensions, may be seen in Figure 8. This size will give pleasant occupa- tion and at crossing time, lasting here three weeks, you can find interesting work three hours a day. Plowing and Cultivating Plow as soon in spring as the soil is in condition. What is more beautiful after the long winter of the north than the wann earth as it rolls, shining and smooth from the polished steel, suggesting the coming of new life, green fields and lilossoms? Get out muck from some depression in a deciduous forest, into which the leaves have washed for ages, waiting for 3'our com- ing, that they may be tiirned into lovely flowers. Spread six inches deep over the plowed area. On top put one ton of ground limestone. Horse cultivate once a week- to keep down weeds. Early in this letter it was written iris would grow in poor soil, but for a garden where we want to try for mutants or where crossing is to be done, much care should be given to the soil. Make it rich, light, and just moist enough. As some seasons are very dry and hot, arrange to have water run between the rows. Heat and dryness may shorten the l)lossom season one-half, yet we are told the garden iris hkes to be baked. It really likes ideal weather, and soil just moist enough that when taken in the hand and pressed together, clings lightly. This does not refer to the Japanese, which should be flowered in water but drained after blossoming, or to the water irises. Preparation the Next Spring In ilay, of the year after the first plowing, replow, harrow and spread on a thousand pounds of the follow- ing plant food. Slag phosphate — 750 poimds, the best sulphate of potash you can buy — 225 pounds, perman- ganate of potash — 25 pounds. Harrow until dirt, muck and chemicals are well mixed. Cultivate, to keep down weeds until planting time. The first week in August plow trenches lengthwise of the garden, running the plow both ways for each. Make them four feet apart. Rows with so much imused land seem wasteful of space and fertilizer. If the rows are nearer, the whiffletree of the cultivator in swinging from side to side will* surely break ofl: some of the flower stalks and later val- uable seed pods. Its name — whiffle (meaning to sway from side to side), shows this. The ends of this bar, generally of wood, should be sloped backward, rounded and polished, that in striking a stalk it may slip past, displacing, not breaking it. Planting Before planting, cut the leaves to within six inches of the rhizomes. Set the plants irom one foot to eigh- teen inches according to the kind of growth they ivill make. Press the soil about the roots, with the feet, leaving the rhizomes two inches below the surface. Many years ago, someone seeing a matted and old bed of iris, with the rhizomes half out of the ground, thought this was the way iris liked to grow. This idea getting into garden literature, and dealers' catalogues, stuck there. Really the appearance was a sign of a neglected bed. Always transplant before this state is reached. Rows should be kept narrow to ensure quick weeding. Matted row^s are a nuisance and an expense. In bending over the outside stalks in weeding or crossing to reach the plants inside, some of the outside flowers and later, some of the valuable seed pods will surely be broken off. A garden for crossing is a distinct proposition from an artist's garden, where flowers are grown in great masses of one color, different colors being grouped to produce a harmonious efl'eet. Such gardens are indeed art as much as painted pictures. Some of the great gardeners produce wonderful effects in this style. Such gardens require much labor and are expensive. (To T)e continued) 54 H 0 R T I C U L T U E E July 20, 1918 HORTICULTURE VOL. XXVIII JULY 20, 1918 NO. 3 PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 147 Summer Street. Boston, Mass. WM. J. STEWART, Editor and Manager Telephone, Beach 292 ADVERTISING RATES: Per inch, 30 inches to page $1.25 Discount on Contracts for consecutive Insertions, as follows: One month (4 times), 5 per cent.; three months (13 times), 10 per cent.; six months (26 times), 20 per cent.; one year (62 times), 30 per cent. Page and Jmlf page space, not consecutiTe, rates on application. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Year, in advance, $1.00; To Foreign Countries, $2.00; To Canada, $1.60. 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— Iris Athena LETTERS FROM AN OLD TO A YOUNG GARDENER —Hybridizing and Crossing the French Iris— WiHiam Rollins • ^^ ROSE GROWING UNDER GLASS — Planting — Soil — Bonenieal— Depth o£ Soil in Benches— Tying— Arfftar C. Ruzicka ^^ PHILADELPHUS 56 SOCIETY OP AMERICAN FLORISTS— Program of the St, Louis Convention — The Trade Exhibition — The Publicity Campaign 57-58 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES— American Gladiolus Society Nassau County Horticultural Society — Westchester and Fairfield Horticultural Society — The American Institute of the Citv of New York — St. Louis Florists' Club 59-60 •OBITUARY — James Dean— Frank N. Meyer — Millie K. Cook — Henry Haag 60 SEED TRADE— New York Seed Trade — Seed Crop Con- ditions 61 OF INTEREST TO RETAIL FLORISTS: Let Flowers Dominate — Henry Penn 62 New Flower Stores 67 FLOWER MARKET REPORTS: Boston, Chicago, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Rochester, St. Louis 65 LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS; Philadelphia, Rochester, Chicago, Cleveland, Pitts- burgh. Boston, Washington, St. Louis 68-69 DURING RECESS — Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston 70 MISCELLANEOUS: A Visit to James Dean — Illustrated 58 The Rose Garden, poetry 60 "Brier Tater" — Illustration 61 Bermuda Lily Bulbs Coming 61 New Corporations 61 Visitors' Register 65 "Say It With Flowers" 67 The Coal Situation 67 A Warning 67 Greenhouses Building or Contemplated 67 News Notes 69 The uncertainty of receiving the Bulb catalogues usual supply of flowering bulbs from Holland this fall, together with tlie high co.st of book paper and printing, will deter many seedsmen from preparing the elaborate bulb catalogues they liave heretofore sent out. -Several houses have stated that thev will send out this vear only a list of bulb prices in sheet form, and they feel that their patrons will approve this timely conservation policy. The high cost of fertilizers during the Value of the past planting season caused their use rubbish pit to lie greatly restricted. Such prices, made • necessary by increased cost of raw materials, manufacture and bagging are likely to continue with perhaps slight reaction for several years. An ample rubbish jiit establislied in an out-of-the-way part of the garden, and screened by some tall growth such as sunflowers, cannas, or, if permanently placed, a neat hedge would do as a receptacle for garden rubbish like lawn trimmings (which, by the way, should never be allowed to clog the lawn and smother the finer grasses) leaves, trimmings from the kitchen garden and all other waste vegetable matter, where such material might rot, covered, if oflfeusive by a sprinkling of loam, would in the autumn or following spring afford a valu- able supply of nitrogenous fertilizer. The burning of fallen leaves in the autumn is a very wasteful act, of which no intelligent gardener would be guilty ; he knows too well their value as plant food when rotted to the condition of leaf-mould. As a nation we are regrettably delin- Tree planting quent in planting trees. We hear much about reforestation, hut com- pared with the continual cutting, the number of trees planted each year forms a negligible offset. The high cost of timber, double or triple the prices of ten years ago and which must inevitably continue to soar, is not the only evil of our. lumber-camp methods. Wastefulness is displayed by ahnost every wood-chop- per in wantonly cutting down young and immature trees which are of little or no use to him, and appar- ently for 110 other reason than tliat he dislikes to see them standing on the ground over which he has cut. Where replanting is not contemplated, tliis is an inexcus- able destruction of valuable material and should be pro- hibited by law, as it is prohibited in most of the coun- tries of Europe, where any one who cuts down trees is required by law to plant two, or in .some cases, three for each tree cut. Such young trees if left to continue their growth with more space and light would in com- paratively few years develop into valuable timber. In these days of government conservation of our national resources why should our forests lie neglected ? We be- lieve they should be under federal control, and that there should be established at once reasonable laws to insure proper use, eliminatiuii of waste, conservation and perpetuation of supply of our forest material. In addition to this the government should do still more to promote scientific and practical knowl- edge of forestry, especially as to better methods of planting and as to the kind of trees to be planted. We have not yet heard of the ginkgo being made use of as a forest tree, yet it is valuable for its timber, of rapid growth and it has enjoyed the reputation of being im- mune from attack of any insect or blight of fungus. Several of the trees collected in Western China by Mr. E. H. Wilson for the Arnold Arboretum are likely to prove valuable for forest purposes as well as for land- .scape use. His new spruces and firs are of jiarticiilar promise in this connection. July 20, 1918 HORTICULTURE 55 Rose Growing Under Glass Planting Do not delay planting in any way now, as all young plants must be in by the first of August in order to get established before the short days of the winter hit them. A poorly rooted plant will never grow, and it will take some time for the plants to root in properly. The weather has been ideally cool, even if a little wet, giv- ing growers an excellent chance to hustle the planting along. Hot weather may start in almost any time, greatly hindering the work of replanting. Get it done now Soil The later the planting is done the more carefully should soil be selected, and if it has been put up since last fall care should be taken to have it well prepared for the benches. This is one job that it will not pay to scrimp on, as we are bound to do here and there with shortage of help on all sides. Have the soil well chopped and thoroughly mixed with manure. If the soil has been piled up without any manure in it try and add at least some real old manure which seems to contain the right kind of bacteria to put the soil right, and these are lacking in fresh manure. Plants will do much better in soil like this than they will in soil with a lot of fresh manure in it only. Use cow manure, even if it will cost two or three times as much. After some experience with horse manure as a substitute, we like the cow manure better, especially for American Beauties. Aim to have the manure well distributed so that there wiU be no patches of extra rich soil and some of very poor soil after the benches are aU filled. Proper care taken when cutting the sod before it is taken in will take care of all this. Try and turn the soil over twice, especially if it is rough and coarse. It will save a whole lot of extra work and worry when it comes to scratching up the benches, even if it does take another day of precious time before it can be wheeled in. By keeping the rain ofE the heaps by means of canvas covers, or straw, the soil should not be too wet and ought to be quite easy to work. \\Tien cutting the soil, see that the men cut all the way down in a straight line. Men like to dig under the heap and let it fall over but this is a lazy man's way and soil thus handled will never be in the shape it should. Bonemeal Use plenty of bonemeal in the soil at planting time, especially when you expect to run the plants longer than one season. Add it to the sod when the latter is turned ^ . CONl CONDCCTED BY Questions by our readers in line witli any of the topics pre- sented on this page will be cordially received and promptly answered by Mr. Ruzicka. Such communications should invariably be addressed to the office of HORTICULTURE. over the seeoiul time. Then let it lie for two days at least, and the chances are it will heat a little, thus doing away with a whole lot of weed seed which seem to enjoy getting right in where they are least wanted, and getting real busy at the very first opportunity. See that this is put in evenly all through the pile, so that all plants have an equal chance at it. They will find it fast enough, so see that it is there, all over for them to find. In buying look for quality always and only never mind the price. You may be able to buy some bone which is the dust from a knife handle factory, and this of course differs from the bone which is made only from raw bone from butcher shops aaid packing plants. The latter of course is the one to use, as the former is nowhere near as good. Xever buy bone by price only, as it is an ex- pensive way to do. Depth of Soil in Benches The later the plants are put in the less soil should be used which should not be over four inches even in the early planted houses. There is nothing to gain with deep soil for roses. Not only does it take much more work to wheel in that much more soil and then wheel it out again in the future, but it makes it very hard to control the plants in the winter time when the days are dark and short. Three inches of soil is plenty for any rose we know now forced in the greenhouses, and this means about four inches of rough soil when the benches are filled. Level the benches well before they are filled so that they will not be much deeper in some places than they are in others, and then be very careful to level off the soil well. It is best to have a man right there, two men rather, one on each side of the bench, and have them level the soil as it is brought in. A little experience in this line will soon enable the men to make a real good job of leveling, and that is what is necessarj'; no half wav work on this point. The coarser pieces of sod should be kept moving fonvard all the time so that they will get into the bottom of the bench, possibly over some space between the boards where the men were a little too generous when the bench was built and drain- age provided. Tying Houses that have been planted earlier in the season will have to be tied up now. if this work has not been done as yet. It will do the plants good to lie around a little after planting, especially Beauties, but it should not be overdone, or spider and spot are likely to set in, and we know only too well what a combination they make. Put Beauties on wires and on wires only, using 56 HORTICULTUEE July 20, 1918 five to go across a bench with four rows of plants. All other roses will do better on stakes where the plants have to be handled by common help. We have g-rown Teas very successfully on wires, but it requires a little different handling, care in cuttin/r and so on. Have good braces to start with, and see that the wires are in good condition. If not, repair them well before making any attempt at stretching them, as they will only break and hurt someone besides doing a whole lot of damage to the plants, as the loose ends suddenly tear through. See that the wires for Beauties are not too high above the plants. The higher the first wires are, the more hard wood there will be between the roots and the grow- ing top of the plant, making it harder for the sap to flow and thus more or less hindering the plants and keeping wood from setting. Never should the first wire be higher than twelve inches above the level of the soil in the bench. It should not be any lower either though, for if it were put lower it would stop the cir- culation of the air among the plants more or less, this meaning spot, and if there is any disease more trouble- some to Beauties than spot, we do not Imow of it. As soon as the first wires are strung proceed with the tying, using white string for the first work both on Teas and on Beauties. Old carnation string will be as good as anything if it is not too far gone. Be careful not to tie the Beauty plants straight up. If they had been allowed to lie around at all they will be incUned to lean on one side or another, and that is the way to tie them. Try however to bend them in all directions except south, southwest and southeast. This of course taking for granted the houses run east and west. The bottom of the plants will have a chance to get more sun this way and it will be better for them as they will break far more freely. Tie quite tight and yet not tight enough to cut and choke the plants, being careful to put the string around the wire once or twice to keep the plants where you want them, otherwise they will slide when they are syringed and this will cause a lot of annoyance to say the least.' PHILADELPHUS. Among the shrubs which give beauty to northern gardens in early summer Philadelphus, or as it is pop- ularly called Syringa and Mock Or- ange, is perhaps only surpassed in interest and value by the Rose and the Laurel (Kalmia). The plants are na- tives of eastern and western North America, Japan, China, the Himal- ayas and southeastern Europe. In the Arnold Arboretum collection there are some thirty species, several distinct varieties of some of the species, and a large number of hybrids tor in few genera of plants has the hybridizer been, more successful in producing new and valuable forms. Plants In this group are in bloom during fully six weeks, the earliest being a form of Philadelphus Schneckii named va- riety Jackii for Mr. J. G. Jack, who discovered it in Korea, which in or- dinary seasons opens its flower-buds during the last week of May and the latest, or almost the latest, the hy- brid P. insignis, which does not flower before the middle of July. Among the species which seem best worth a place in the garden is the European species P. coronariiis, the Mock Orange of old gardens, which was cultivated in Eng- land before the end of the sixteenth century and was probably one of the first shrubs brought to America by the English. It is a large and hardy shrub and is chiefly valuable for the fragrance of its flowers which are faintly tinged with yellow. Among the American species which should find a place in all collections of hardy shrubs are P. inodorus, P. pubescens and P. microphyllus. The first is a medium-sized plant with arching branches and large solitary, pure white, cup-shaped, scentless flowers and by many persons considered the most beautiful of the whole genus. P. pubescens, sometimes called P. lati- foliiis and P. grandiflorus, and known in gardens under various other names. Is a native of the southern Appala- chian region and a shrub sometimes twenty feet high with stout erect stems and branches, broad leaves, and large, slightly fragrant flowers ar- ranged in erect, from five to ten- flowered racemes. P. microphyllus is a Rocky Mountain species with leaves less than an inch long, and small, in- tensely fragrant flowers. This is a compact and hardy shrub, growing here in the Arboretum about three feet high and broad. The most distinct and the handsom- est of the Asiatic species which flowers here is Philadelphus purpurascens, discovered by Wilson in western China. It is a shrub with long arch- ing stems from which rise numerous branchlets from four to six inches long and spreading at wide angles. On these branchlets the flowers are borne from base to apex on drooping stalks; they are an inch and a halt long with a bright purple calyx and pure white petals which do not spread as they do on most of the species but form a bell-shaped corolla, and are exceedingly fragrant. This is one of the handsomest of the ishrubs brought from western China to the Arboretum. Philadelphus Magdalenae from central China is another handsome plant well worth general cultivation. It is a broad, tall shrub with arching stems, small, dark green, finely toothed leaves and pure white fragrant flow- ers an inch and a quarter in diameter and arranged in drooping, leafy, many-flowered panicles from six to ten inches in length. Philadelphus pekinensis from northern China and Mongolia is a stout bush rather broader than high which every year produces great quantities of small flowers tinged with yellow and is weil worth a place in the garden. Another interesting garden plant, P. Falcon- erii, which is certainly Asiatic and probably Japanese, has narrow, lan- ceolate leaves and fragrant flowers In from one to six-flowered racemes, and is distinct in the shape of its leaves and its long narrow petals. This plant was sent to the Arboretum many years ago by the Parsons Nurs- ery at Flushing, Long Island, but nothing more is known of its origin or history. By crossing P. coronarius with P. ■microphyllus the French hybridizer Lemoine obtained many years ago a new race to which the name Philadel- phus Lemoinei was given. The type of- this race is a perfectly hardy shrub four or five feet high and broad, with slender stems which are now bent down by the weight of Innumerable flowers. These are intermediate in size between those of the two parents and retain the strong perfume of the flowers of the Rocky Mountain plant. A number of forms of this hybrid, varying in the size and habit of the plant and in the size and shape of the flowers, were produced by Lemoine, and they are all good plants of great beauty and interest. Indeed this group must be considered one of the great contributions made by man to gardens in the last fifty years. Le- moine produced other hybrids like Conquete, Nu^e Blanche, Rosea and Perle Blanche of rather uncertain ori- gin. They are all interesting but per- haps less beautiful than some of the forms of P. Lemoinei. — Arnold Arbore- turn Bulletin. July 20, 1918 HORTICULTURE SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS PROGRAM OF THE ST. LOUIS CONVENTION The official program lor the forth- coming convention to be held in St. Louis, Mo., August 20, 21, 22 was sent out to members of the society during the past week. The program, from a business point of view, is more than usually attractive, as will be seen by the following, which has been sup- plied in advance of the mailing: First Day, Tuesday, August 21. (IPENIXG SESSION 2.00 p. m. — Opening exercises in Con- vention Hall. Convention called to or- der by August H. Hummert, vice- president St. Louis Florists' Club. Address of Welcome by L. Jules Bour- det, vice-president S. A. F. Address of Welcome by Hon. Henry Kiel, May- or of St. Louis. Response, J. Fred Ammann. President C. H. Totty's Address. Reading minutes of execu- tive board. Report of the secretary. Report of the treasurer. Report of the Washington representative. Re- ports of state vice-presidents. Re- ports of standing committees. Re- ports of special committees. Discus- sion of amendments to be voted on at evening session. Miscellaneous busi- ness. Judging of trade exhibits. Con- sideration of place of meeting for 1920. EVENING SESSION 8.30 p. m. — President's reception. The reception will be held in the Jef- ferson Hotel. President Totty wishes it to be distinctly understood that the reception will be informal and that the most comfortable clothing will be the most appropriate to wear. Amendments to Constitution and By-Laws to be voted upon: To amenil the portion of Article 11. Sec- tion 2 (b). Elections and Appointments, by inserting after the sentence "Such repre- sentative shall be the president of such organization and must be a member of this Society." the following sentence: Should the president of any such organ- ization be or become unable to serve as its representative, through sickness, or for any other reason which is acceptable to the president of the Society, then the vice- president shall act in his place and stead during the period of such inability. And at the end of paragraph (b) of the same section, adding: The chairmen of the Publicity Committee, the Publicity Finance Committee, the National Flower Show Committee, respectively, shall act and serve as directors for and during their terms of office as the same appear upon the records of the .Society : but if any such chairman shall be already a director, then the committee of which he is chairman shall have no further or separate repre- sentation upon the board. To amend Article VI — Plant Regis- tration by striking out the first two paragraphs and substituting: Any member originating or acquiring a plant which is believed to be Dew to com- merce, or which embodies a varietal dif- ference sufflcient to make it distinctive and separate from any existing variety. may register the same with the Society both as to description and name, provided such plant is not covered by any society or organization devoted to the interests of its species, in which case any application for registration will be referred to such so- cciety or organization. The secretary shall on receipt of an application for registra- tion, and a description of the plant, with the name proposed for it, give public no- tice of such application in the trade papers; and if, after the lapse of three weeks from the date of such application no protest shall have been filed with the secretary. he shall issue a preliminary certificate of registration, confirmation of which, by final certificate, can only follow after such plant, or flowers from the same, has been exhibited at a meeting or exhibition held by any organized florist club or horticul- tural body, when the exhibit shall be judged by a special committee appointed by the president of the Society, ten days notice of such exhibition having previous- ly been given to the Secretary. Any plant for which registration is sought must show an improvement over existing varieties; a mere varietal difference is not to be con- sidered sufficient to entitle the exhibitor to a final certificate. The following recommendation of the Board of Directors is to be voted upon: That an appropriation of $250 be made to the use of the Committee on School (Jardens. Second Day, Wednesday, August 21 MORNING SESSION 10.30 — Nominations of officers for 1919. Report of Committees on Pres- ident's address. Report of committee on National Credits and Collections Bureau, by R. C. Kerr, chairman. Discussion. Address. "National Cred- its and Collections," by F. S. Webb, Chicago, 111. Discussion. AFTERNOON SESSION 2.00 p. m. — Report of Committee on Publicity, by Henry Penn, chairman. Discussion. Address, "Publicity," by Major P. F. O'Keefe, Boston, Mass. Third Day, Thursday, August 22. MORNING SESSION 10.00 a. m. — Election of Officers lor 1910. Polls open from 10.00 a. m. to 11.00 a. m., or until all in line have voted. Question Box. Deferred business. Report of Judges of Trade ElXhibition. Third Day, Thursday, August 22 AFTERNOON SESSION' 2.00 p. m.— Address, "The Coal Con- servation Order as it Applies to Flor- ists," by a United States B\iel Ad- ministration representative. Discus- sion. 4.00 p. ra. — Report of Committee on Convention Garden, by Theodore Wirth, chairman. Report of National Flower Show Committee, by George Asmus, chair- man. Discussion. Special Meetings TUESDAY, AUGUST 20 10.00 a. m. — Meeting of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21 9.00 a. m. — Annual meeting of the Florists' Hail Association. 10.00 a. m. Annual meeting of the Ladies' Society of American Florists. THE TRADE EXHIBITION. With prospects of a splendid atten- dance at the convention, the Trade Exhibition is now an object of much interest to those who are able to take advantage of it for the display of pro- ductions of a trade character. While it is yet early to report as to the ex- tent of the exhibition, there is every indication that it will be quite large, and a credit to the society. Many re- quests for plans have been received in the past week at the secretary's office, showing that growers and manufac- turers are alive to the possibilities which the expected large gathering will present to exhibitors. Space reservations have already been made for the following: Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia, Pa. S. S. Pennock Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Chicago Carton Co., Chicago, 111. Joseph Heacock Co., Wyncote, Pa. Burlington Willow Ware Shops, Burling- ton, la. A. L. Randall Co., Chicago, 111. "Wertheimer Bros., New York, N. Y. W. A. Manda, Inc., South Orange, N. J. Kroeschell Bros. Co., Chicago, 111. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Chicago, lU. THE PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN The secretary is able to report a very satisfactory continuation of his trip in behalf of the National Public- ity Campaign Fund. In Milwaukee he, with Chairman George Asmus of the Publicity Finance Committee, were guests ol the Milwaukee Florists' Club which held a special meeting in order that the objects of the campaign and its benefit to the trade might be prop- erly explained, and the work of the Promotion Bureau demonstrated. Many subscriptions were forthcoming at this meeting, and a number of new members for the society obtained. Next day the secretary made a round of calls upon the florists of Milwau- kee and vicinity and was most cor- dially received everywhere; the re- sults of his visit are quite noticeable in the subscription report, and in ad- dition to the subscriptions he has to re- port an influx to the membership roll of twenty-one annual and three life members. He feels under deep ob- ligation to Messrs. Hunkel, Rutscn, 58 HOETICULTUBE July 20, 191S Kennedy and Pollworth for courtesies extended and help given during his stay in Milwaukee. In Minneapolis and St. Paul the secretary had a most hearty reception, and the support given him was gen- erous and in volume somewhat un- expected. The florists of the twin cities held a special meeting, and gave a banquet at the Elks' Club. The meeting was largely attended and much enthusiasm over the work of the society was apparent: Hans Rosack- er presided, and the proceedings were interesting indeed. The secretary ex- plained the work of the S. A. F. and told of what was being accomplished in behalf of the trade. He, of course, dealt at length with the work of the Publicity Committee, and explained fully the details of the campaign in progress. The result of his visit was a subscription list amounting to about $500, twenty-two new annual mem- bers, and two life members. The thanks of the secretary are due to all who rendered him assistance, and particularly to Hugh Will, Cal. Rice, Theodore Wirth, Hans Rosacker, R. A. Latham, Max Kaiser and Olaf Olson. In Fargo, N. D., every florist sub- scribed to the fund or took out a membership in the society. In this city, as in others, the secretary's re- ception was most gratifying; he de- sires particularly to express thanks for the very great assistance giv- en by John Shotwell and F. D. Smed- ley. With the florists falling in to line as they appeared to do on the secretary's route, should those whose locations preclude the possibility of personal contact hesitate to send in their con- tributions—especially as, if they will only stop to think, they are florists who have much to gain from the pub- licity secured? One of the objects of the campaign is to promote inter- city business. It would be a surprise to some of those who are hesitating were they to know of the very large number of letters received by our Pro- motion Bureau from people in remote communities asking for information as to how orders for flowers could be filled at distant points. These letters have come from all parts of the coun- try and from France, England, Cuba, the South American Republics, and other countries. All were Indicative of immediate business, and no doubt much business of a continuous na- ture. The writers of these letters re- ceived courteous replies and the full- est information possible. The fund now is nearing the end of its fourth stage. The fifth stage Is 'the last ten thousand." How soon can we accomplish its completion? A VISIT TO JAMES DEAN The New York Florists' Club has an Alumni Association, so-called, com- posed of the ex-presldents' of the Club. Recently they visited at his home in Freeport, N. Y., the veteran James Dean whose health had prevented his leaving home for a long time. We take pleasure in presenting a picture of the group — Mr. Dean and Mrs. Dean in the foreground. The gentlemen in the row directly back of Mrs. Dean are A. L. Miller and Chas. H. Totty. In the next row are W. H. Siebrecht, Frank H. Traendly, Alex. S. Burns, Walter F. Sheridan, William Duck- ham and W. Albert Manda. In the background, Henry Weston. The visit was a surprise to the family but Mrs. Dean was equal to the emergency with her old-time hospitality and the visi- tors spent one of the pleasantest after- noons imaginable. Since receiving the photograph and when writing the foregoing, the news comes by telegraph of Mr. Dean's death on Tuesday, July 16. This sad event will make the visit to Freeport memorable tor all who participated. Further notes of Mr. Dean's career will be found in the obituary notice on another page. Those who now have the spirit of the campaign thoroughly within them feel that completion should come speedily — and it will, if the, no doubt, well-intentioned nonsubscriber will only exert himself to overcome his hesitancy, and turn in a subscription. It is not a "gamble" — it is money well expended, and the assurance goes with it that it will come back through increased business, and consequent prosperity. Remember the parable of the talents. Don't let the little subscription which you assuredly are able to provide go unused — use it in this great cause, and be sure of a manifold return. The following additional subscrip- tions are recorded: Annuall.v for Four Years — Eli Cross, Ciraiul Rapiils, Mich., $15; Hartnett Flower Shop, Grand Rapids, Mich., $10; W. C. Ehinann. Corfu. N. Y., $5; Michael Rocklin, Sioux Citv, la., $5; M. A. Patten Tewks- burv, Mass.. $2.5; Holton & Hunkel Co., Mil- waukee. Wis., $100; Gust Rusch & Co., $50; Schroeder Floral Co., $5; E. Welkc Co., $10; Otto Svlvester, Oconomowoc, Wis., .$5; Rentschler Floral Co., Madison, Wis., $-2'>: Cudahy- Floral Co., Cudahy, Wis., $25; William Lubliner, Milwaukee, Wis., $24; Will Brothers Co., Minneapolis, Minn., $100; R. A. Latham. Minneapolis, Minn.. .1115; Min- neapolis Floral Co.. Minneapolis, Minn., $10; J. F. Hess. Minneapolis. Minn., $5; Thomas S. Lynes. Minneapolis, Minn., $5; Carl I. Lindskoojr. Minneapolis. Minn., $10; S. S. Cargill. Minneapolis. Minn., $10; Swansans. In<-., Minneapolis. Minn., $15; .Julius Rieck. Miinicapcdis. Minn.. $10; Thomas H. Hall. MinTi.-apnlis, Minn., $10; C. H. Linde. Minneapidis. Minn., $5; Wal- ter Pier, Minneapolis. Minn., $5; John Martens, Minneapolis. Minn., $5; Robert C. Stern. Minneapolis, Minn., $5: Onar E. Amundson. Minneapolis, Minn., $25; Holm & Olson. Inc.. St. Paul. Minn.. $i50; Max Kaiser, Merriam Park F'loral Co., St. Paul, Minn., $15; Henry J. Puvogel, St. Paul, Minn.. $5; T. B. Comandros, St. Paul, Minn., $20: O. R. Eckhardt. St. Paul, Minn., •nO; A. Fischer. Chicago. 111., .1125; John Fuhrmann. Chicago, 111.. $25; W. W. Adams, Chicago, 111., $10; Adolph Malchon, Chicago, 111.. $12; Graft' & Dresel. Chicago. 111., $10; Albert Hall. Chicago, 111., $20; Shotwell Floral Co., Fargo, N. Dak.. $25; The El Paso Carnation Co., El Paso, 111., $10; The Sacramento Florist Society. Sacramento, Cal., $25; Louis Burk, Philadelphia, Pa., $10. For One I'ear — P. N. Hermes, Merriam Park, Minn.. $25; L. S. Donaldson Co., Min- neapolis. Minn., $100. Second Subscriptoin — Edlefscn-Ijeidiger Co.. Milwaukee. Wis., $15; Ida Baumgarten, Milwaukee, Wis., $7; Rice Bros., Minne- apolis, Minn., .$30; Smedley Floral Co., Fargo, N. Dak.. $10. Total, $1,008.00; Previously reported from all sources. .$36,530.75; Grand total, $3-,.538.75. John Young, Secy. 1170 Broadway, New York, July 13, 1918. July 20, 1918 HORTICULTURE 59 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES AMERICAN GLADIOLUS SOCIETY. The ninth annual meeting and ex- hibition of the American Gladiolus So- ciety will be held in Elmwood Music Hall, Buffalo, N. Y., August 14, 15, 16, and 17, 1918. The business meeting will be held at 3 p. ni. on the first day. A good array of prizes is offered in both the commercial and non-com- mercial classes. Every effort has been made to so distribute the prizes that every amateur or small commercial grower can successfully compete. It is hoped that the attractive prizes, as well as the central location of Buffa- lo, may bring out a large number of exhibitors. Growers east and west can easily reach Buffalo, and a large attendance of gladiolus lovers is de- sired. Flowers convey messages of cheer to hearts heavily laden with the anx- ieties of the war, but strange as it may seem there are persons who would snatch even this boon of com- fort from us. Let us cultivate and ex- hibit beautiful flowers for their peace- ful influence. Every owner of a garden should do his part, and we hope there will be no flower slackers with- in reach of Buffalo. The final premium list has been mailed, and if you have not received a copy write without delay to the secretary, A. C. Beal, 212 Kelvin Place. Ithaca, N. Y. NASSAU COUNTY HORTICUL- TURAL SOCIETY. The monthly meeting of the above society was held Wednesday evening, July 10. There was an excellent dis- play of flowers and vegetables on the exhibition tables. Rocco Cerrullo, Glen Cove, was elected an active member and two petitions for mem- bership were received. The judges appointed Angus and F. H. Meech and their awards were as follows: Toma- toes, 1st ■> John W. Everitt; string beans, 1st, F^ank Petroccia; peas, 1st, Frank Petroccia. A fine collection of stock exhibited by Thos. Twigg were well worthy of the cultural cer- tificate awarded. An excellent col- lection of vegetables, exhibited by Frank Petroccia were awarded a cul- turla certificate; caulifiower. honor- able mention, Ernest Westlake; let- tuce, thanks of the society to Arthur Smith and A. J. Young, and honorable mention to Ernest Westlake and Louis Hubbard; sweet peas, honorable mention to Harry Jones and Ernest Westlake; gladioli, honorable men- tion to Louis Hubbard. It was decided to hold the dahlia show on Wednesday, Oct. 2nd and the chrysanthemum show on Thursday, Oct. 31st, and Friday Nov. 1st. Thos. Twigg gave a short talk on his meth- od of growing stocks, which proved very interesting. Mr. Holloway read an interesting letter from Henry Grant, one of our members in the service abroad. Harry "Jones, from Portchester, Mr. Collins of Carters, Boston and Mr. Sperling, representing Stumpp & Walter Co., New Y'ork, all members of this society w-ere present and made a few remarks. Competi- tion for our next monthly meeting to be held on Wednesday, Aug. 14, at 7 p. m., are: sweet corn, lima beans and gladioli. Hakry Goodb.\nd, Cor. Secy. WESTCHESTER AND FAIRFIELD HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. At the monthly meeting held in Greenwich, Conn.. July 12, the feature of the evening was an illustrated lec- ture by a representative of the Bell Telephone Co. The outing and games will be held at Lawrence's Inn, Mama- roneck, N. Y., on Tuesday, August 6. Games will start at 11 a. m. Shore dinner, 2 p. m. The following awards were made: Vegetables, 1st, W. Graham; 2nd, C. Duncan; 3rd, J. Stuart; 4th, R. Grun- ett; 5th, P. W. Popp. For 6 varie- ties of vegetables there were 20 en- tries. Heamanthus King Albert, from P. W. Popp, won 1st prize. This was a novelty, its bright orange blossoms attracted attention. Lilium regale, 2nd, from R. Williamson; Lilium re- gale, 3rd, from J. Stuart. George E. Baldwin, Oscar Addor and commit- tee received a hearty vote of thanks for their efforts in making the sum- mer flower show at Mamaroneck a success. Mr. Addor presented the prizes to the successful exhibitors. J.\CK CoNEOY, Cor. Secy. The Rose Society of Ontario held their annual rose show at 22 College street. Toronto, July 3d. There were thirty-nine exhibits and about 300 va- rieties of roses. THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK. The eighty-seventh fair of The American Institute of the City of New York will be held at the Engineering Building, 25 to 33 West 39th street, between 5th and 6th avenues, on Sep- tember 24th to September 26. A liberal schedule of premiums for dahlias and other seasonable flowers, fruits and vegetables has been issued and copies may be had on application to W. A. Eagleson, Sec'y Board of Managers, 324 West 23d street, New York. In connection therewith is a list of special prizes offered by the American Dahlia Society. This in- cludes the following: List of Special Premiums. Class A— Display of dahlias, grass- es or other foliage allowed, quality and arrangement to count, 100 sq. ft. or over. 1st, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal. Offered by Michell's Seed House, Phila., Pa. Class B — Display arranged tor ef- fect, space 50 sq. ft. 1st, American Dahlia Society's silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal. Class C — Six vases of Collarette dahlias. 1st, $6; 2nd, $4. Offered by Bessie Boston Dahlia Gardens, San Mateo, Cal. Class D — Bowl or vase decoration of Paeony-flowered or Decorative dah- lias, any foliage. 1st, $6; 2nd, $4. Pe- ter Henderson & Co., New York. Class E — Basket or hamper decora- tion of Cactus dahlias, any foliage. 1st, $6; 2nd, $4. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Phila. Class F — ^Best table centerpiece of dahlias for effect, any foliage, for amateurs and private gardeners only. Silver cup offered by Stumpp & Wal- ter Co., New York. Class G — Best decorative vase of ball-shaped double dahlias. Silver cup offered by W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Phila. Class H — Vase of any good stemmed Decorative or Cactus dahlias, 1st, $5. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White- marsh, Md. Class I — Best vase of modern Cac- tus dahlias, 12 flowers, not less than four varieties. Silver cup offered by W. Atlee Burpee & Co. Class J — Most meritorious exhibit in the show by any exhibitor, profes- sional, private gardener or amateur. Gold medal awarded by the Dahlia Society of California. Class K— Collection of dahlias, not over 25- varieties, by an amateur. 1st, $6: 2nd. $4. John Lewis Childs, Flow- erfield, N, Y. Class L — Best unnamed tested seed- ling Dahlia, to be shown in one vase on long stems, $10 offered by the American Dahlia Society. If deemed worthy, the winner to be called Dah- lia J. Harrison Dick. No restriction as to the number of entries in this class by one exhibitor. 60 HOETICULTUEE July 20, 1918 Class M — basket or hamper of Dah- lia Newport Wonder. 1st, $6; 2nd, $4. Mrs. Mabel Voss Chapman, Westerly, R. I. Class N — Best vase of dahlia. Cut glass, value $5, by P. W. Popp, Ma- maroneck, N. Y. Class O — Largest dahlia flower in the show, $1, Geo. L. Stillman, Wes- terly, R. I. Class P — Smallest Dahlia flower in the show. $1, Geo. L. Stillman, West- erly, R. I. Certificate of Merit for any seedling dahlia novelty which is deemed dis- tinct and sufficiently meritorious. The silver and bronze medals of the Toronto Horticultural Society for the best seedling dahlia, any type, shown by professional gardeners or commercial growers. The annual exhibition of chrysan- themums of the American Institute of the City of New York and the Chrys- anthemum Society of America will be held November 6th to 8th, in the En- gineering Building, 25 to 3.3 West 39th street. New York. Obituary ST. LOUIS FLORISTS' CLUB. The St. Louis Florists' Club held a very interesting meeting Thursday afternoon, July 11th, on the grounds of the Bourdet Floral Co. The lawn under the big shade trees, afforded a fine meeting place and forty members were in attendance. W. A. Rowe, chairman of the trus- tees, reported that arrangements were all completed for the annual picnic to be held at Romona Park. Thursday, July 18th. Secretary Beneke, of the Publicity Committee, reported that a large sum of money would be available for advertising beginning early in the fall and that the monthly subscriptions were coming in regular each month. Chairman W. J. Pilcher. of the Membership Committee, in his report stated that over 100 members of the Club were now members of the S. A F. and the Club would have a representation on the board of directors of the S. A. F. The trustees announced that E. Strehle, Supt. of Public Parks, had extended an invitation for the Club to hold its next meeting at Forest Park in the Jefferson Memorial. Nominations of officers were made as follows: President, Aug. H. Hum- mert; vice-president, W. J. Pilcher; secretary, J. J. Windier; treasurer. W. C. Smith; three-year term trustee. Alex Luri. The election will follow next meeting. Matters pertaining to the S. A. F. Convention was then taken up and discussed and all chairmen of commit- tees reported. After adjournment President Bourdet invited the mem- bers to partake refreshments and a rising vote of thanks was given the host. James Dean. On Tuesday morning, July 16, James Dean passed away at his home in Freeport, N. Y., aged 74 years. Mr. Dean was a charter member of the New York Florists' Club, and served as its president in 1892, also as presi- dent of the Society of American Flor- ists in 1892, the year of the first Washington Convention. James Dean was born in Scotland. At the age of 5 years he came to this country with his father who had been a gardener in Scotland and who took a private position in Astoria, Long Island. The young man assisted his father until the outbreak of the Civil War when he enlisted in the 72nd N. Y. Volun- teers in 1861 and served until the close of the war, coming home hold- ing the rank of lieutenant. He was twice wounded. In 1890 he was com- mander of the U. S. Grant G. A. R. Post in Brooklyn. On his return from the South he first took a position with W. C. Wil- son in Astoria, later in a private place at Bay Ridge and in 1875 formed a partnership with J. M. Kel- ler, which was dissolved five years later and he started business alone in the same neighborhood where for many years he was prosperous and bore an enviable reputation as an ex- pert plant grower. The time came when the railroad wanted his loca- tion for a station and he disposed of the property at a very remunerative figure and retired to spend the last few years of his life in a well-earned leisure. James Dean endeared him- self to a wide circle of friends in the florist trade by his unfailing good na- ture, manliness and genial hospitali- ty, and his companionable traits were well supplemented by those of Mrs. Dean in whose home a welcome was always ready and who will now have the universal sympathy of the craft in her great bereavement. Frank N. Meyer. Frank N. Meyer, agricultural ex- plorer for the United States Depart- ment of Agriculture and an expert of world-wide reputation, mysteriously disappeared from on board the N. Y. K. river boat Feng Yang Maro, Sat- urday evening, June 1. according to word brought to Shanghai. It is be- lieved that he fell overboad and was drowned in the Yangtsze a short dis- tance out of Wuhu. Mr. Meyer was bound from Hankow to Shanghai. Capt. Inwood said that Mr. Meyer ap- peared in normal health and spirits before his disappearance, though he had complained of a slight headache Saturday afternoon. The explorer's effects were handed over to the Jap- anese Consulate on arrival of the ship here. Mr. Meyer, who was 42 years old, had spent a great deal of time in re- search throughout China, making many discoveries valuable to agricul- ture in the United States. The ex- plorer had also made extensive sur- veys in South America. He was an authority on the agricultural activi- ties and products of the ancient Incas. He was. moreover, a good fellow well liked wherever known. Millie K. Cook. Miss Cook with her stepmother con- ducted the flower store of her father, the late Harry C. Cook, at 1208 South Broad street. Philadelphia. She died on July 13th at that address after a lingering illness. Miss Cook was a lady of admirable character, of ex- cellent business ability, and was high- ly respected by all who knew her. The funeral took place on the 18th, inter- ment at Fernwood Cemetery. Serv- ices at her late residence were at- tended by many representatives of the trade. Henry Haag In the necrology of the week was recorded the death of Henry Haag one of the best known florists of Western Pennsylvania. He died while visiting in Johnstown and the remains were taken to Pittsburgh for burial. THE ROSE GARDEN. There is a wiiu- we may not taste till June Hetrotlies ber odours to the throstle'a tune. Deep draughts delicious then each guest may drink. From cups of r'ream ami crimson, white and pink, Such nectar as annihilates desire For aught less perfect : that begets a fire Of some strange ecstacy in lover's eyes, .\nd lifts the poet-soul to Paradise. S. C. Thurman. Food production and food conserva- tion along horticultural lines are to be the foremost features of the Mid- West Horticultural Exposition in Des Moines, Iowa, November 5-8, 1918. VIBURNUM PLICATUM Also Bcrberis Thnnbergii, Hydrangea Faniculata, Weigela, Splreas, etc. Ask for complete list of OAK BRAND SHRUBS. Ther«ONARD & l-^" I WEST GROVE LjOISESCO. I^ \ PENN.,U.SJl. Robot Prle. Prei. Antoloe Winuer, VlOA-PrM. HV are suhscrib/rs to tht Nurserymen's Fund fer Market Development July 20. 1918 HORTICULTURE 61 SEED TRADE AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION Officers — President, F. W. Bolgiano, Washington, D. C. ; First Vice-Fresident, Wm. O. Scarlett, Baltimore, Md. ; Second Vice-President, David Burpee, Philadel- phia, Pa.; Secretary-Treasurer, C. E. Kendel, Cleveland, O. New York Seed Trade, Business is really over for the sea- son and we are wondering now what will happen in 1919 as far as seed selling is concerned. The 1918 crops both here and in Europe are still very uncertain and we know not even now in many cases what we shall have to pay our growers for such seeds as they may be able to deliver, as ar- rangements with them generally were that prices would be fixed about the time of the harvest. It is to be hoped that prices will not be high, for we feel sure that we have already reached our limit in altitude and if unusual advances are made we shall be accused of profiteering and further- more it is quite certain that sales will diminish. Seed Crop Conditions. The United States Seed Reporter says that a majority of the growing vegetable seed crops are in good con- dition, according to reports received from many large growers in the United States, although failures have been reported for some crops in cer- tain sections. A deficiency of mois- ture all the season and hot weather during June damaged many crops severely in California and the Pacific northwest, while in the middle west and east good stands are reported be- cause of the unusually good growing weather that has prevailed. Crops growing in the river districts of Cali- fornia have suffered the least from drought, and the prospects in this sec- tion are that fair to normal seed crops will be harvested, although reports dated June 28 estimate recent damage by the hot weather in this section from fifteen per cent to "slight dam- age," according to local conditions. Growers in the east and middle west almost uniformly report good growing conditions, although stating that it Is too early in the season to make an in- telligent forecast. Stored root crops were damaged by frost last winter in many sections and some growers state that this will result in a decreased acreage. SWEET PEAS Winter flowering Spencer Australian Var- ieties direct from the Originator. FLOWER SEED FOR SUMM^ER SOWING Asparagus Sprengeri, Bellis Perennis, Cal- ceolaria, Calendula. Cineraria, Cyclamen, Gypsophila Gr. Alba, Mignonette. Pansy, Snapdragon. All selected stock. FOTTLER, FISKE, RAWSON CO. The Seed Store 12 and IS Faneail Hall Sq., Boston "Seeds with a Lineage" All Varieties Thoroughly tested at our trial grounds, Raynes Park, London, England. Send for Catalogue CARTERS TESTED SEEDS, Inc., c.^.:.TB^rt.i m... V. S. Food Administration. Br'er Tater ain't skeerin' up a ghos' wen he sa.v we alls mus' eat less wheat en less meat en save all de fat en sugar we kin. We has jist got ter feed dat big army er fightin' sojer boys, en we kin do hit b.v eatin' right smart mo' taters en gar(len sass en eatin' mo' fish en game 'slid er pork and beef. Ef we aUs don't gin ter feed dem sojers ri^'ht now we'll be feedin' somebody 'Co' long en it won't be us. BERMUDA LILY BULBS COMING We have received a telegram from Wm. F. Gude reporting that the war trade board has passed the following resolution in regard to the importation of lily bulbs from Bermuda: "Re- solved, That the licenses shall be is- sued for the importation of lily bulbs from Bermuda when shipped by the S. S. Charybdis." This Is good news. NEW CORPORATIONS. Ashtabula, O.— Silvius & Silvius Floral Co., capital stock, $15,000. In- corporators, Roy L. and Virginia Sil- vius. Houston, Tex. — San Jacinto Seed Co., capital stock, $10,000. Incorpora- tors, J. P. Rikard, J. D. Franklow and R. Gerard. Freesia Purity JIAilMOTH SIZE .\lso .^-8 and up FREESIA — refracta alba 5-8 inch. SHEET HILLI.\M — single mixed fine strain. CYC'L.\MEN Seed. Finest American grown from the ver.v finest strains. Prices ou Application J. M. THORBURN & CO. 53 Barclay Street Through to 34 Park Place NEW YORK CITY GARDEN SEED BEET, CARROT, PARSNIP, RADISH and GARDEN PEA SEED In variety; alao other Itema of the abort crop of this paat aeaaon aa well as a full line of Qarden Seeda, will be quoted you upon application to S. D. WOODRUFF & SONS 82 Dey St., NEW YORK and ORANGE, CONN J. BOLGIANO ft SON Careful Seed Growers and Seed Distribu- tora for One Hundred' Years WRITE FOR OUR 1918 SPECIAL CATALOGUE To Market Oardenerg and Floriats Pratt and Light Sts., BALTIMORE, MD. THE HORTICULTURAL OATALOG A MONTHLT MAGAZINE FOB WESTERN NURSERYMEN FLORISTS, SEEDSMEN Contains alphabetical llstlnxs •( available surplus stock, etc. fl.OO per year. Forclrn (IJM THE HORTICULTURAL CATALOG LOS ANOE1.E8, CALXTOBNIA When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE 63 HORTICULTURE July 20, 1918 ALEX. McGONNELL 611 FIFTH AVENUE IMEV^/ YORK <5ITY Telegraphic orders forwarded to any part of the United States, Canada, and Foreign Countries. Orders from the trade for delivery In New Tork and vi- cinity receive special attention. Cost of CaWng Foreign Deliv- eries Must be Prepaid. Reference or cash must accompany all orders from unknown correspondents. Cable Address, AlEXCONNELI-. "The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery 124 TREMONT ST. IM FOB KANSAS CITY Transfer Your Orders to SAMUEL MURRAY 1017 Grand Avenue Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery DAVID CLARKE'S SONS Deliver orders from any part of the country to New York City Write or Telegrapli 2139-2141 Broadway, - New York Telephone 1552-1553 Columbus KOHMILLER, Florist 426 Madison Ave. and 49th St., New York. Also Vanderbilt Hotel Teleplione, Murray Hill <83 Out-of-ton-n Orders Solicited, Location Centrnl. Personal Attention. Member F. T. D. Asso. 4DAM SEKENGER FLORIST " "^"^ STREET, BANGOR, ME. IVe Covet all Points in Maine Providence, Rhode Island Johnston Brothers LEADING FLORISTS 38 Dorrance Street Member Floribts' Telegraph Delivery Of Interest to Retail Florists LET FLOWERS DOMINATE When will the grower realize high- er prices for his produce? This seems to be the prevalent query to the future welfare of the producer to enable him to carry on In spite of the government restriction of coal supply so necessary to help win the war and with which the trade want to co-operate by assist- ing in every way possible. \ow let us assume that we were not connected with the flower business at all and we had to send a gift to some- body for certain anniversaries, wed- dings, birthdays, motherhood and many other occasions where remem- brances were in order. How often would you think of flowers? Well, perhaps you might think of flowers. Why not make the gift of flowers dom- inate in the mind of everyone when there is a doubt as to what to send? If we succeed in partly doing this, don't you think the demand for flowers ought to automatically increase the price, and if it does, may not the grower expect his proportion also? Now if it were possible to make every one in your city or town see your floral display, that would be one way, but as this is almost impossible, the next method should be by public- ity (newspapers preferably) thereby calling attention to flowers. By this manner and means you have the most IN THE National Capital \t your service tr l>esigrns on Onler by Tele- t^ritph or otherwise. Prompt Keliable Service. GEORGE H. COOKE Connecticut Ave. and L St. WASHINGTON, D .C. Established I8'>4 DARDS 341 Madison Ave., New Tork HELP do YOUR BIT To-day By SELLING THRIFT and WAR SAVING STAMPS. STAND behind THE FOOD CONSERVATION LAWS. Display prominently PATRI- OTIC POSTERS, DO IT NOW IQHN BREITMEYER'S Cor. Broadway and Gratiot Ave*. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs . . . High Grade Cut Blooms We cover all Micliisan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Members Florists* Telegraph Delivery Association. OUD£ BROS CO tav*F 9TI«w WASHDrCTOH DC GUDE BROS. CO. WASHINGTON, D. C. Member Florists Telejiraph DellTerf Orders for NEW YORK. Write or Piione to MAX SGHLING 785 Fiftli Ave. Best Florists in the States as References. BDROPEAN ORDERS EXECDTED .Members of the Florists' Telegraph l>elivery THE ROSERY 23 STEUBEN ST. AL.BAIMY, N. V. FLOWER DEUVERIES FOR ALBANY AND VICINITY Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery G. E. M. STUMPP 761 Fifth Ave. NEW YORK CITY Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Asso. YiNG & NUGENT 42 West 28 Street New York Member Fliirists' Telegraph Delivery A. T. BUNYARD NEW YORK 413 Madison Ave. at 48th Street Also Newport, R. I. I Gl.VR.VNTEE S.\TISF.\CTION July 20, 1918 HOETICULTURE 63 CHICAGO Send Your Orders to WILLIAM J. SMYTH Member Florist*' Telegraph Delivery AssociatioD Michigan Ave. at 31st Street Prompt Auto Deliver* Service THOS. F. GALVIN 11 cm VflDV 561 Fifth Ave. NClf lUnlV VanderblltHotel QACTnil ^ ^"f*^ street DUO I Ull 799 Boylston Street litmtjis to StiMtrs lit all Eistin Pmb Orders Filled Day or Night for OI-EVEL-AIMD and State of Ohio Complete Stock. Kesular discount to Trade. KNOBLE BROS. 1896 AV. 'i:*th St.. Clevelan*]. O. !>reniber Florists' Telegraph IK- livery THE SMITH & FETTERS CO. 73S Euclid Avenue CLEVELAND, OHIO Flowers of Every Kind in Season CLEVELAND A. GRAHAM & SON 5523 Euclid Ave. Will take good care of your orders Members oj F, T, D, Association. Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue, N. Rcchestoi Phone 506. Long Dist. B«ll Fhonr si 80 Members Florists Telegraph Delivery S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y. ANDERSON" ^iervice means fresh, sturdy Stock and prompt deliveries in BIFFALO, LOCK PORT. NI A<; AKA F.ALLS and WESTERN NEW YORK. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery HIGH GRADE PLANTS For Retail Stores a Specialty ASK FOR LIST THOMAS ROLAND, Nahant. Mass. WORCESTER, MASS. Randall's Flower Shop HAKRT 1. RAXDALI,, Proprietor. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery effective and quickest method to bring to the public the use of flowers and the more you talk about them the more you make them think and use them. Then will flowers dominate and then will we come to a bigger and better business so that the Publicity Com- mittee, when funds are needed to do nationally together with w'hat you are expected to do locally, will have no difficulty in accomplishing their task. Chairman, National Publicity Commit- tee. Hudson, N. Y.— The Allen Green- houses, 36 Green street, have been purchased by William Christians, who will operate them under his own name. F. R. PIERSON CO. FLORISTS AND PLANTSMEN TARRYTOWNONHUDSON, - N.Y. SEND ORDERS FOR BOSTON AND NEIGHBORHOOD To JULIUS A. ZINN 4 PARK STREET, BOSTON, MASS. Quality and Reliability WARBURTON FALL RIVER, MASS. Deliveries of Flowers and Plants in FALL RIVER and contignons territory. H. F. A. LANGE WORCESTER, MASS. Deliveries to all points In New England. 126,000 Square Feet of Glass. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Aesoclatlon. YALE! YALE! And All New Haven Neighborhood FLOWER AND PLANT DELIVERIES Everything First-Class J. N. CHAMPION & CO. 1026 Chapel St., New Haven. Conn. ST. LOUIS, MO. FRED C. WEBER 4326-28 Olive St. Mtmitr Florists Telegraph Delivery AsiOcioHtn NOTICE INITIALS. We have one store only THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, CLEVELAiD Euclid Avenu* The Far- Famed Flowers of TORONTO Delivered on nuiil or teleffraph order for any otcasion. in any purt »if the Dominion.. JOHN H. DUNLOP S-IO West Adelaide St. - TORONTO, ONT .ALB.VNY. X. Y. Flowers or Design Work DELIVERED IX .ALB.AXY .\XD VICIXITY OX TELEGR.APHIC ORDER 106 STATE STREET, ALBANY, N. Y. "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. ^■" Park Floral Go. B. E. GILLIS, President. E. P. NEIMAN, Secretary. Member Florists' Telesnlpli Delivery DENVER. COLORADO KERR ORDERS FOR TEXAS HOUSTON, TEXAS The Florist Member F. T. D. .Association '64 H 0 K T I C U L T U H E July 20, 1918 SPHAGNUM MOSS 5 Barrel Bale ... - $2. SO 6 for $13.50 Buy your Moss now. You will pay a great deal more for it in the fall. THE LEO NIESSEN GO. N. W. Corner 12th and Race Streets PHILADELPHIA, PA. TRY Horticulture's Advertisers FIR5T • Before Looking Elsewhere Tell Them You Did So And They'll Reciprocate EDWARD REID WHOLESALE FLORIST 1619 - 21 Rurtcid St., Philadelphit, Pa. CHOICE BEAUTIES, ORCHIDS, VALLEY, ROSES and all Seasonable Varieties of Cut Flowers CHARLES E.MEEHAN Wholesale Cut Flowers Plants, Greens, etc. 5 So. Mole St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. GEORGE B. HART WHOLESALE FLORIST 24 Stone St., Rochester, N. Y. E.G.HILLCO. Wholesale Florists rlasM meatlOB Hoiitenltiirc when wrltlns. tMICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, inc. WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS CoiMlBBmeiiti flellolted Hardy Fancy Fern Our Specialty 264 RANDOLPH ST., DETROIT, MICH. The House for Quality and Service ZECH & MANN J^^We are Wholesale Florists Doing a Strictly Wholesale Business JO East Randolph Street, CHICAGO ^/ L CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. 4- L IF You Want Anything from Boston Get From Henry M. Robinson & Co. For Safety Place Your Orders With Us MEIMRY IVI. ROBINSON & 2 WInthrop Square and 32 Otis Street, BOSTON, MASS It WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS — "^"'"'^^Yo'D'SiLERs only Roses Am Beauty t Special " " Fancy and Extra.. " *' No. I and cults Russell, Euler, Mock Hadlcy Arenberg, Hoosier Beauty Ward Killarney, Radiance, Taft Ophelia, Sunburst, Hillingdon Carnatioiu Cattlesras Lilies, Lonsiflorum Lilies, Speciosum Lily of the Valler Gladioli Peonies Sweet Peas Asters Adiantum Smilox Asparagus Plamoius. A Spr«n. (loo Bchs.) . BOSTON ST. LOUIS J"'y '5 PHILA. to to to .50 to 95.00 16.00 6.00 8.00 10.00 6.00 6.0C 6.00 8.00 3.00 60.00 I3.00 6.00 10.00 6.00 1.00 1.25 25.00 50.00 40.00 25.00 D.OO 3.00 2.00 2. CO a, CO 3.00 2,00 3.00 5 00 4.00 2.00 .so 1. 00 10. CO 25.00 to to to to to to to to to to 50.00 30. CO 10,00 13.00 5.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 3.00 50.00 12.50 6.00 6.00 4.00 .30 12.50 50.00 8.00 4.00 3>oo 3.00 4.00 2,00 to to to 50,00 40.00 25.00 I3.O0 15.00 5.00 4.00 6.00 2.00 •73 1. 00 25. CO 5c .00 3.00 8,0c 10.00 4.0c to 1 00.0c to to to 8.00 10.00 5.00 X 00 to to .. to .. William F. Kasting Co. \A/Holosale F-|orls«» 568.570 WASHINGTON STREET • BUFFALO, N. Y. J.a.BUDLONG 184 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO CUT FLOWERS ROSES, VALLEY and CARNATIONS A Specialty WHOLESALE GROWER Of ROBERT DYSART CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT Simple methods of correct accounting especially adapted for florists' use. BOOKS BALANCED AND ADJUSTED 40 STATE STREET . . BOSTON Telephone Main 58 Boston Floral Supply Co. M7-867 Cambrldie 8t., Boit«> Headquarteri for OTOAS, BASKETS, WIBE DBSIOMS and WAX FI^OWEBB Send (or price Hit If yen h>T* Bet re- ceiTed enc. July 20, 1918 HORTICULTURE 65- Flower Market Reports There is but little life to BOSTON the flower market this week and mid-summer dullness prevails. Roses are plentiful and are running better than usual while carnations are beginning to shorten up. Lilies are of good quality and are readily disposed of and lily of the valley is scarce with but little demand for it. Cupid evidently has tak- en a vacation. Gladioli are beginning to be plentiful and are selling fairly well, while asters are just making their appearance. Conditions in the mar- CHICAGO ket at this time do not vary much from the usual late July state of affairs. Short roses in nearly all leading varieties are In fairly good supply but the long stemmed stock of good quality is rather scarce and the demand on roses about equals the supply. Good carnations are hard to get as a rule. Gladioli are beginning to come in In quantity and will soon be plentiful. Gypsophila, both the annual and pe- rennial, is in good supply and makes a good filler. Shasta daisies, gaillar- dia and other outside flowers are in fair supply and help out the market, as are also lilies of good quality. Asters and gladioli NEW YORK now supplement the moderate supply of roses and carnations. The asters ar- riving are not of a very good quality while gladioli are earlier and better than usual. There is quite enough of everything to meet the daily needs of the retailer and then some. Both the size of the flowers and the quantity of carnations is on the wane. There are plenty of long stem roses but few that can be called fine — particularly pink. The demand for orchids and valley is quiet. Lilies, both pink and white are plentiful and cheaper. Last week stock PHILADELPHIA came in more freely and by Saturday there was quite some ac- cumulation and it went at sacrifice to the street boys, the weather that day being unfavorable. On the whole, how- ever, there is not much cause to' com- plain as general conditions compare very favorably with this time a year ago. In fact, as any retailer will tell you they are having to pay more for their flowers this season than last. Roses are more plentiful, Russell leading with white and pink Killarney also very good. Scott Keys and Jon- kheers extra fine. In fact these two GLADIOLI Of the newer and better varietie§, the kinds grown es- pecially for cut flowers, and wonderful stock it is, at $6 and $8 per 100 Everything in Cut Flowers, Plants, Greens, Ribbons and Supplies Buriness Hours during the summer, 7 A. M. to 4 P. M. ; Saturdays close at 1 P. M. S. S. PENNOCK COMPANY The ""S'„'Si:„, Philadelphia NE^V YORK 1 1 7 W. 28th St. PHILADELPHIA BALTIMORE 1 608- 1 620 Ludlow SL Franklin & St. Paul Sts. WASHINGTON. 1 2 1 6 H. St, N. W. WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS - ^"^^ ^'^^Yo'd'^^lers onl^ Roses Am. Beauty, Special " " Fancy and Extra " " No. I and culls Russell, Euler, Mock Hadley Arenberg, Hoosier Beauty Ward Killarney, Radiance, Taft Ophelia, Sunburst, Hiltingdon Camationa Cattleyaa • • • Lilies, Longiflorum Lilies, Speciosum Lily of the Valley Gladioli Peonies Sweet PeBLS Asters Adiantum Smilax Asparagus Flu. & Spren. (looBhs.) CINCINNATI CHICAGO July 15 BUFFALO July '5 25.00 15-00 8.00 5.00 5.00 4.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 2.03 60.00 10.00 35.00 23. 00 10.00 12. 00 10.00 to 8.00 4.0D to 5. 00 z.oo to 5.00 2.00 to ,8.co 3.00 to 3.00 1. 00 to 75.00 50.00 to 15.00 10. oc to to 6.00 5.00 to 8.00 10.00 to 3.00 to .50 .50 15.00 25.00 1,00 20.00 35.00 40,00 3C.00 8.00 5.00 •75 15.00 25.00 50.00 40.00 15.00 15.0c 8.00 10.00 12. 00 3.00 75.00 10.50 6.00 12.00 8.00 1.25 1.50 23.00 50.00 20.00 15.00 50- 4.00 3.00 4.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 1.00 4C.00 8.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 2.00 ■ 50 1,00 15 03 35.00 30.00 20,00 15.OC 10.00 6.CO 12.00 4.00 8.00 6.00 2.0G 50.00 10.00 10.00 8.00 10.00 3.C0 l.CO 1,25 2C.OO 50.00 PITTSBURG July i5_ 25 00 15.00 3.00 4.00 30 ,0C 20,0c - 10.0C-- 13.00 to to 3.00 3.00 3.00 1. 00 8.o«> 8.00 12.0C' 3.0c 75. oc- 12,00' 8. CO .50 to 1,15 15,00 75-O0 may be said to have taken their ac- knowledged place as reliable summer varieties. Asters and gladioli are stronger features as the days roll by. Carnations are on the v.ane. The flower market PITTSBURGH continues firm with enough demand to meet the supply. Prices remain un- changed and the stock offered is of good quality. On the other hand the dearth of out-door bloom is making a demand for table and general home decorations that does not always pre- vail at this season of the year. Market condi- ROCHESTER, N. Y. tions con- tinue very quiet. Shipments are pretty well cleaned up each day, only the poorer grades and those that are most unsal- able go to waste. The supply of roses is none too heavy but the quality ia holding up well. Lilies are plentiful but the demand is not large. Sweet peas sell well. Carnations are short cut and quality poor. Larkspur is about over. There is a good supply of miscellaneous stock which finds ready sale for Saturday and Sunday trade at the cemetery. Gysophila is plentiful and extremely useful. Trade as usual at this ST. LOUIS season is dull. Stock Is being thrown out and when good stock is needed a search must be made for it. Good carnations and roses Russell, Ophelias and Ward are at fair prices. Ferns are plentiful. The gladioli supply is increasing. Sweet peas are about over. 66 HOETICULTUEE July 20, 1918 H. E. FROMENT Wholesale Commission Florist Choice Cut Flowers New Address, 143 West 38tli i*t., NEW YORK Telephones: 2200. 3301, Madison Square. — WM. P. FORD — Wholesale Florist 107 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK Telephone 5335, Fnrragiit. Call and inspect the Best Establlsiiient in the Wholesale Flower District. JOHN YOUNG & CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS S3 WEST 28tk STREET NEW YORK CITY Consiffnments Solicited Phone Farraput 4336 WALTER F. SHERIDAN Wholesale Commission Dealer In CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 13S West Z8th Street, New York Telephone— MWi-SSS3 Madison Square RIEDEL & MEYER, Inc. Wholesale Commission READY FOR BUSINESS 49 WEST 28tli ST. NEW YORK. GEO. C. SIEBRECHT WHOLESALE FLORIST •o» ^A/ KS'r as^H ls -r CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED *BORB{608 FARR4QOT NEW YORK THE KERVAN CO Fresh Cut Deeorative Evergreens. Highest Standard of Quality. Largest Stock in America. Write for" Illustrated Catalog of Greens and Florists' Supplies 119 W. 28th St., - - NEW YORK WILLIAM H. KUEBLER Brooklyn'* Foramoit and Best WHOLESALE COMMISSION HOUSE A First Class Market far aO CUT FLOWERS m Willonchby St. Brookl7>. N. T. . C. FORD 121 West 28th St., NEW YORK Fi ROSES. Flier cminiis A Full IJne of .\LI, C'lT FLOWERS. Telephone 3870 Farraeut. WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORIST 15[^^/gfS^rl&" TELBPBONE \ I0I9 A full line of Choice Cot Flower Stock for all purposes. FABRAflDT 131 Wcst 28th St., NEW YORK CITY ALBANY CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE ™;!:^"""'""- 6" Broadway, ALBANY, N. Y. SAVE TIME AND MONET BT 8ENDINO TOUB OB.DEBS TO US Prices Right. Consignments Solicited. Telephone Connection HENRY M. ROBINSON CO. OF NEW YORK BS-S7 NA^es-fc ae-th S'fcree^ TeleptKinen. 13 — 8610 Madison Square Consignments Solicited .MACRICE L,. OI^ASS. Treasurer NEW YORK QOOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only ROSES AND CARNATIONS American Beauty, Special '* " Fancy and Extra. " " No. 1 and culls. . Rusaell, Euler, Mock HafUey Arenberg, Hoosier Beauty ■ Ward Killamey, Radiance, Taft ■ Ophelia. Sunburst. Hiliingdon Key Carnationa last Pail ol Walk aodiai lull 13 1911 IJ.OO 5.00 ■50 1.09 ■7.i .50 •50 •SO .?o I. CO 1. 00 33.00 12.00 4.00 8.00 «.oo 5.00 3.00 4.00 6 00 10.00 3.00 First Part at Week kegjgaiig Julr li 1918 iS.oo 5.00 •JO 1.00 ■75 .50 •50 •SO • SO I.03 i.eo to to le to ts le to 2S^O0 lO.OO 4.0a S.og 8.00 5 -OS 3.00 3.0C S^M 10.00 3. 00 WE WANT MORE SHIPPERS We have a numerous clientage of New York City buyers and the demand es- oeeds our supply. This Is espeolally true of Boses. We have every facility and aboDdant means and best returns are assured for stock consigned to us. Address Tonr Shipments to UNITED CUT FLOWER 1 11 W. 28th St., NEW YORK CO. Inc. D, J. Pappas, Pre*. RCED ...S18.75 Sample free. l''(>r sale bv dealern. When writingto Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture July 20, 1918 HOETICULTURE Boston — Winfred Rolker, A. Rolker & Sons, New York City. Chicago— W. J. Sharp, of Wm. Ren- nie Co., Toronto, Can.; Ed Eisner, with Grimm & Gorley. St. Louis; V. Christius, Tracy, Minn. Philadelphia — Edward Swayne. West Chester. Pa.: William F. Gude. Washington, D. C: Walker McDou- gall, Peter Henderson & Co., N. Y. City; Geo. W. Hess, Botanic Gerdens, Washington, D. C; Chas. P. Guelf, Je- rome B. Rice Co., Cambridge, N. Y., and his niece. Miss Gladys Reed, Washington, D. C; A. W. Richardson and daughter. Savannah, Ga. NEW FLOWER STORES. Bridgeport, Ct. — James Horan. Main and Bank Sts., Sept. 1. Toronto, Ont. — G. W. Warren. Bloor and Lippincott streets. Milwaukee, Wis. — North Side Flo- ral Co., 977 Third St. Lima, O.— Fred Calvert, 136 N. Main St., succeeding Fenegar Flower Shop. Chicago, III. — Michael Poletsos, Cha- males Building, about Sept. 1st. "SAY IT WITH FLOWERS." The American Red Cross has estab- lished what is known as a convales- cent house at each of forty-four Army and Navy camps and cantonments. It is to these that our wounded Sammies go from the big hospitals where they have been undergoing treatment. Many of these boys are those that have come back to us from abroad, some minus a hand, an arm, a foot, a leg — maybe horribly gassed or burnt. The Red Cross is doing a bit more than just a bit to alleviate the suffer- ing of these men. Is your sympathy with these chaps? Then "Say it With Flowers." The convalescent house at the army camp or the navy camp right near your own establishment wants flowers and you, Mr. Retailer, Mr. Wholesaler, Mr. Grower, Mr. Gar- dener are best in position to fill a few vases to cheer up these boys, and you owe it to yourself to do so. Its mighty nice to remark in words that you're sorry for these poor unfortu- nates, but the better way is to "Say it With Flowers." J. K. IM "A LEADER IM THE WHOLESALE COMMISSION TR.\DE FOR OVER THIRTY TEARS" R^^E^! I \A/.A.I^-r ROSES! Have a demand for more than I can supply. Rose Growers Call or Write- TELEPHONES Farracut 167 and S0S8 118 West 28th St. IME\A/ YORkC NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only MISCELLANEOUS Ust Part of Wtek I First Part of Week ending July 13 besiooiDg July 15 1918 1918 CatUeyas Lilies, Longiflorutn Lilies, Speciosum Lily of the Valley Gladioli Peonies Sweet Peas Asters Adiantmn Snulax AsparaBus Plumowu, & Spren (loo bunches) . 35.00 :o 60.00 30.00 tc SO.ot 3.00 to 5.00 3.0c tc 5.C0 3.00 to 5.00 3.00 to 3. CO 2.00 to S.oo 2.00 to 5.0c 3. CO to tt 4.00 to to .10 10 to ■»E •■5 tc to .20 .•'' to •so ■25 to •5^ 6.00 to XC.OO 6.00 to 8.0. 10,00 to 15.00 8.00 to 15.00 As we are about to go to press word has been received from the secretary's office of the Society of American Flor- ists that President Totty has received a telegram to the effect that the modi- fication of the fuel order allowing a forty per cent minimum has been ac- cepted by the government. A WARNING. Fditor, Horticultcre: Dear Sir: Reports are being received of activ- ity by stock salesmen and promoters, principally representing companies whose securities have doubtful value, in efforts to secure the exchange of Liberty Bonds for the stocks which they have tor sale. This practice is specifically disapproved by the Treas- ury Department, and we are compelled to characterize any continuance of it as an act unfriendly to the govern- ment. If your readers have such cases come to their notice, I will be glad to have them write me promptly giving the name of the company issuing the stock, the name of the stock which is being offered, its address, the name of the salesman and the names of the officers of the company if they can be secured. Very truly yours, Charle.s a. Morss, Chairman, Liberty Loan Com. of N. E. Toronto, Ont. — Geo. Hatcher. Ave- nue road, has closed his store until Sept. 1st. GREENHOUSES BUILDING OR CONTEMPLATED. Ottawa, Ont. — Ben Everest, range of Lord & Burnham houses. The latest peculiar ruling is that the growing of flower seeds for com- mercial purposes is a non-essential. Compare it with some of the pecu- liar "essentials" officially rated as such! — Boston Traveler. TREES, SHRUBS, VINES and HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS By JOHN KIBKSOAARD Formerly Assistant to Director of tbe Boyai Botanical Oardens, CopenbaKen, Denmark. Latterly Twenty Tears In American For- estry and Botanical Work. Assisted by DB. H. T. FEBNAIiD, Professor of Entomology Masiacbnaetta Agrlcnltnral College and EntomologUt, Massacbusetts Agrlcnltaral Experiment Station, and PROF. B. A. WHITB, Professor of Florlcnltnre, New York State College of Agrlcaltare at Cornell UnlTer- slty. A Great Book A Beaotiful Book A Comprehensive Book A Practical Book By Practical IMen There Is No Other Book Like It New Edition BEACTIFUUiY BOTTND IN OI.OTH Price only $2.50 net. Mailing Price, &2.71. Money-Back Guarantee Order it from HORTICULTURE 147 Summer St., Boston HORTICULTUEE July 20. 1918 PHILADELPHIA. Samuel S. Pennock and William F. Gude made a flying visit to Dreer's at Riverton on the 12th inst. George W. Hess was expected to go to Waretown in the party hy auto on the 12th inst. but on account of slight illness on that date he went home to Washington instead. John Westcott and Robert Craig were among the Philadelphians who went to Long Island on the 18th inst. to pay their last respects to their dear old life long friend, James Dean. Some twenty of the Niessen boys went on a picnic on Sunday, July 14th, to Buena, N. J., as the guests of Wm. La Croix, the well-known lilac grower at that point. There was a hand, and a flag raising: a ball game and plenty of refreshments. A very pleasant day was spent. Capt. F. H. Clement of the Kelly street Business Men's Association Is spending the summer at his rural re- treat in Castine, Maine. He says his roses have come through the past se- vere winter there better than he ex- pected— in fact better than in his home garden in Long Island. Paul Huebner, landscape superin- tendent of the Reading railroad sys- tem, celebrated his 67th birthday on July 16th. There were old friends around at the dinner party, a little "Brut" and some Romeo and Juliet cigars. But above all, were the many hearty good wishes for many happy re- turns of the day. A great horticul- turist, a great specialist, a wit and a humorist and a jolly good fellow tried and true! That's Paul. A delight to all who know him. John Westcott and family are spend- ing the summer at Atlantic City. Wil- liam Westcott comes up to Philadel- phia every day to attend to business. The elder Mr. Westcott puts in part of his time on his farm on the shore of Barnegat Bay. He had as his guests recently Wm. F. Gude of Washington, D. C, Dr. P. H. Lane of Philadelphia and others of note and distinction. Among his recent callers at Ridge and Lehigh Avenues were Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Pennock, from Jupiter, Flor- ida, who are on a summer visit to their old friends around Philadelphia. George T. Boucher and wife are spending a few days at Canandalgua Lake. Mrs. C. Duffy of same firm has returned. On Wednesday evening, July 17th, the Venetian Song and Light Festival was held under the auspices of the Park Department. Robert Bier of Cornell and J. L. Wellington, Sec'y of Monroe Co. de- fense committee, inspected war gar- dens in this city on July 12th. The Tussock moth has again made its appearance in apple orchards in Monroe County and is causing con- siderable damage. An application is recommended of five to six pounds of arsenate of lead paste to 100 gal- lons of water. It is advisable when spraying for this insect to use lime- sulphur solution 1 to 40 to act as pre- ventive of apple scab or fungus. ROCHESTER, N. Y. Prospects at the trial grounds of James Vick's Sons are good. The sea- son so far has been ideal. CHICAGO. Robert Newcomb, well known in Chicago, and in the trade, has joined forces with Mr. Miller of Farmington, Utah, and will open a fine store in the fall under the name of the Miller Floral Co., at Salt Lake City, Utah. Mr. and Mrs. Sam'l J. Pearce cele- brated their 31st wedding anniversary on July 10th with a family reunion. I. Goldstein, of the Am. Bulb Co., has just returned from Japan. He re- ports that since the embargo on lilies the Japanese growers have made no preparations for shipping them this season. The high cost of living is receiving attention from some of the busi- ness men in north west side in Chicago. The Irving Park Public Market was opened last week and Saturday it was visited by more than 12,000 patrons and friends and there were twenty-nine farm truck loads of vegetables and four truck loads of fruit. The Chicago Flower Growers As- sociation held their eighth annual meeting July 15th. The members were well pleased with the improvement in business for the past year. They elected five directors as follows: Geo. C. Weiland, Chas. McCauley, Rudolph Ellsworth, Joseph Schoos, Paul Kllng- sporn. The directors elected these officers: President, Geo. C. Weiland: vice-president and treasurer, Chas. McCauley;. secretary, Rudolph Ells- worth: Manager, Paul Klingsporn. CLEVELAND The annual outing of the Florists' Club will be held July 24 at Willough- beach. The entertainment committee,' of which C. E. Russell is chairman, announces a fine program consisting of sports and contests of interest to all. Wllloughbeach is a fine picnic ground, having all the necessary fa- cilities besides being very convenient of access. The chief midsummer attention of the publicity committee is being given to the Increasing practice of employ- ing the phrase "Please omit flowers" in the funeral notices. Convinced that something constructive must he accomplished, the publicity committee of which H. P. Knoble is chairman, has appropriated $200 to be used dur- ing the months of July and August, for this purpose. The wholesale market was closed Sunday, July 14, the Sunday closing agreement of the wholesalers taking effect on that date. This change was decided upon at a meeting of whole- sale florists held at the Cleveland Cut Flower Co., July 11, and was unani- mously adopted. For the benefit of the trade the market will be kept open until 8 p. m., on Saturday evenings, 6.30 being the opening and 5 p. m. the closing hour on week days except Saturdays. Several of the downtown retailers are also seriously debating the question of Sunday closing. This would work out well with the larger avenue stores but perhaps would prove detrimental to the interests of the spialler florists located near the cemeteries. PITTSBURGH Spiro Kepp, manager for the M. M. Kronls Co. at the Penn. R. R. station, East Liberty, has returned from a, vacation spent at his former home In Minneapolis. Ernest C. Ludwig entertained the America club at his country place at Mars, Pa., over the week end. Mrs. J. C. Ludwig a sister o£ the host is also his guest for a few weeks. A long period of dry weather has had a bad effect on the war gardens of this vicinity. All vegetation ane even the lawns have taken on a withered ap- pearance. The garden products how- ever have been satisfactory up to the present tinie with the exception of potatoes which do not appear to thrive in Pennsylvania soil. July 20. 1918 HORTICULTURE 69 BOSTON. Through the co-operation of P. A. 0"Connell, Suffolk cotinty food admin- istrator, and the Massachusetts Horti- cultural Society, a community market will be opened in Horticultural Hall. July 31. This market will be free for the disposal of surplus products of 30,000 patriotic citizens and their war gardens. The market will be open Wednesdays and Saturdays until fur- ther notice. Applicants for space in the market should apply to W. L. Terhune at 29 Mason street. WASHINGTON, D. C. The War Trade Board has decided to discontinue the handling of Cana- dian importations under general li- censes, and beginning July 20 all arti- cles the importation of which has been restricted from other countries, will require individual import licenses when imported from Canada and New- foundland. ST. LOUIS. A "Publicity" meeting took place at the Wm. C. Smith Wholesale Floral Co. July 9th. The Fuel Administration orders, ac- cording to Geo. Moore, director of Shaw's Garden, will hit the garden as there will be no flower shows except chrysanthemums next year. Beds will lilossom with turnips and peas instead of phlox and hyacinths. Special dis- pensation has been obtained for enough coal to maintain the perma- nent collections of tropical plants but the growing houses wherein are pro- pagated the bedding plants and the flowers that make up the Easter and Christmas displays will be closed. NEWS NOTES. Schenectady, N. Y. — Thieves are said to have entered the flower shop of Julius Eger at 735 State street some time July 7. According to the com- plaint, $21 in cash, which was in an envelope on the desk, was taken. En- Cambtidff* m N«w T*rk WOBLD'8 OU>E8T KBd L.AKOEBT Hanufactnrcri of AIX 8TTIJBB uid SIZES »t FLOWER POTS A. H. HEWS & CO., INC. Cambridge, Ma«a. trance was gained through a rear win- dow which was not locked. Reading, Pa. — The Florists' Associa- tion met last week with Paul Bachman presiding, and the annual outing was discussed. A committee composed of the president, secretary and Harry C. Huesman was appointed to make ar- rangements. The date has been set as the 25th of this month, and the place as the Mountain Springs Asso- ciation home. Every Reader of "Horticulture ' ' Needs DR. L. H. BAILEY'S BRAND NEW Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture six large qaarto Tolames. More than 8,600 pase*. U fnU pace exquisite color plates. 96 beantlfal fnU page halftsneg. 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Further Particulars Sent On Request HORTICULTURE, 147 Summer St., ;•*" ^^»¥a?> BOSTON, MASS. >.if' -e^" IIORTICULTUEE July 20, 191S During Recess GARDENERS' AND FLORISTS' CULB OF BOSTON The grand annual picnic of the club will be held at Cunningham Park, East Milton, on Wednesday, July 24, 1918. This will 138 the second picnic held since our country entered the great European War. Over thirty members have joined the colors, quite a number of whom were present at the picnic of 1917 and participated in the athlet- ic events. While we will miss them greatly on the coming occasion, we are proud that they have answered their country's call for men to save democracy and civilization, and we know that it is their earnest wish that we should hold our picnic as usual. The sporting events will start promptly at 10 o'clock, and the list is a very attractive one. The fallowing members will have charge of the va- rious events: Ringmaster, W. J. Kennedy; Start- er, P. M. Miller; Handicapper, James Methven; Clerk, W. N. Craig; Um- pires tor Men's and Ladies' Baseball Games, S. J. Goddard. G. W. Hamer; Umpire for Boys' Baseball Game, Kenneth Barney: Umpire for Football Game, Daniel Iliffe; Judges — H. H. Bartsch, F. Cave, R. Cameron, J. Don- ald, K. Finlayson, S. J. Goddard, G. W. Hamer, W. H. Judd, J. R. Ness, W. C. Rust, F. E. Palmer, C. P. Sweet- ser, P. Allison, J. L. Russell, T. W. Little, W. H. Golby. General Picnic Committee — A. K. Rogers, C. P. Sweetser, W. H. Judd, J. Methven, F. J. Elder, G. W. Hamer, H. H. Bartsch. THE PRACTICAL BOOK OF Outdoor Rose Growing By GEORGE C. THOMAS, JR. New and Enlarged Edition. Elaborately Illustrated with iM> Perfeit R*'I>roduotion8 in Full Color of All Varieties of Roses, and 37 Halftone Vlates. Octavo. Handsome Cloth Bind- ing, in a Slip Case. $6.00 net. Tostago Extra. Garden Edition, IplJ.OO per copy. >Ve have sold many copies of thin sterling hook. It is one of the hest of re4'ent horticultural publications. Every rose grower should possess a copy. Order from Horticulture Publishing Co. BOSTON CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY AdvertisemenU in thi» Department, Ten Cents a Line, Net BDLBS C KEUE & SONS, HILLEGOM. Holland. I'.ulbs of all descriptiona. Write for prices. NEW YORK BRANCH, 8-10 Bridge St. CAKNATION SX.^I-E8 Split carnations quickly, easily and cheaply mended. Pillsbury's Carnation Staple, 1000 for 35c.; 3000 for $1.00 post- paid I. L. PILLSBURY, Galesburg, 111. CHRYSANTHEMtJMS CHRYSANTHEMUM MANUAL By ELMER D. SMITH, Adrian, Mich. Who bas given his undivided attention for twenty-flve years to the improTement of the Chrysanthemum and its culture in detail. 'M cents postpaid. CYCLAMEN : Best strain of Cyclamen grown in 2i4-in. pots. Varieties, Salmon Pink, Light Pink, Blood Red, Bright Red, Pure White and White with Bed Eye, at $7.50 per hundred, or $65.00 per thousand. Cyclamen Seedlings, from three to five leaves, $5.00 per hundred, or $40.00 per thousand. "Cash with order." J. H. FIESSER, North Bergen, N. J. DAHLIAS Peony Dahlia Mrs. Frederick Grinnell. Stock For Sale. JOHN P. ROONEY, New Bedford, Mass. New Paeony Dahlia— John Wanamaker, Newest, Handsomest, Best. Now 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. Orders booked at any time for Fall or Spring delivery. Wholesale and Retail. Send for Catalog. NORTHBORO DAHLIA & GLADIOLUS GARDENS, J. L. Moore, Prop., Nortbboro. Mass. DRACAENAS DRACAENA TERMINALIS. Clean healthy stock out of 214 inch pots at $8.00 per 100; 3 inch pots at $15.00 per 100; 4 inch pots at $25.00 per 100. Cash with order. J. H. FIESSER, North Bergen, N. J. FLOWER POTS A. ROLKER & SONS, .''il Barclay St., New York (.'ity. Eastern Selling Agents fur the New York Pottery. Pa. Write tor the revised prices of Pots, Pans aiirl Fern llishes. GOIiD FISH Gold fish, aquarium plants, snails, cas- tles, globes, aquarium, iish goods, nets, etc., wholesale. FRANKLIN BARRETT, Breeder, 4815 D St., Olney, Philadelphia, Pa. Large breeding pairs for sale. Send for price list. HYDRANGEAS We grow them by the acre and grow them right. A complete collection of FRENCH VARIETIES AND OTAKSA, from pots for Sept. delivery. Secure your needs now and have them shipped before frost. 3 in. 4-in. 5-in. O-ln. 7-in. 8-in. 7c, 20c'. 25c. 35c. 50e. fiSc. Field grown plants of Otaksa for August shipment, 25% less. J. L. SCHILLER, TOLEDO, O. GLASS ^ Greenhouse glass, lowest prices. JOHN- STON GLASS CO., Hartford City, Ind. NURSERY STOCK American Grown or Imported. Let us ap- praise vour wants. A. ROLKER & SONS, 51 Barclay St., New York City. ORCHIDS IIASSALL & CO., Orchid Growers and Raisers, Southgate, London, England. Catt- leyas and Laelio-Cattieyas our specialty. One trial order solicited. PEONIES Peonies. The world's greatest collection, 1200 sorts. Send for list. C. BETSCHER, Canal Dover, O. Peonies can be shipped from France with celeritv and security via Bordeaux- New York. DESSERT, Peony Specialist, Chenonceaux, France. Please refer to Sixteenth General Catalogue. ROSES ROSES. CANNAS AND SHRUBS THE CONARD & JONES COMPANY, WEST GROVE, PA. SPHAGNUM MOSS Live Sphagnum moss, orchid peat and orchid baskets always on hand. LAGbK & HURRBLL, Summit, N. J. VEGETABLE PLANTS CELERY PLANTS— Golden Self Blanch- ing (French Strain), Giant Pascal, also the ttrand new Easy Blanching, which is easy to grow, tine plants, ready for the field, $2.00 per 1000. Cash. BRILL CELERY GARDENS, Kalamazoo, Mich. 4,000,000 Cabbage. CauUnower, Tom«to and Celery plants. Field grown and POtted. List free. F. W. ROCHHLLE * SONS, Chester, New Jeney. VINES Flowering and Foliage Vines, choice collection. Large Specimen, Pot and Tub grown for Immediate effect; also Climbing Roses. J. H. TROY, Mount Hlssarlik Nur- sery, New Rochelle, N. Y. WIRE WORK WILLIAM E. HEILSCHER'S WIRE WORKS, 2&i Randolph St., Detroit, Micb. WAKTS. FOR SAl£, ETC. Advertisements in this colamn Ten Cents a Line. Cash with order. All correspondence addressed "Care HORTICULTURE" should be sent to 147 Summer St., Boston. 'Jmwtnnnmvywyttyyyyy^tw^^^^ HELP WANTED \VANTED: A man that is capable of taking charge of the watering of a huge range of greenhouses. Apply in person or letter, with references, to H. H. BAR- ROWS & SON, No. 264 High St., Whitman, Mass. EXPERIENCED greenhouse man wanted at once. FRANK EDGAR, Waverley, Mass. When writing Advetisers kindly mention Horticulture July 20, 1918 HOETICULTURE 71 Bare yonr plmntB and trees. Jnst the thing for greenhoDBe and outdoor use. 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NURSERY STOCK Fmlt &Dd Oni*iii«ntikI Tree*, Blinibi, SnukU Tmlt*. Oltnwtlc, Brerrresna «nd Bo««». Writ* for Trmd* LUt. W. & T. SMITH COMPANY, Geaiva, N. Y. W* are ■abicrlben to the Nnrierymen'i rand f*r M«rk*t DeTelopment. HONEYSUCKLE Pot grown 6-in at $25 per 100 Euonymus Radicans Variegated Pot grown 4-in at $15 per 100 A.. I IVIII_I_EF9 JAMAICA, N. Y. When Writing to Advertisers Please IMention HORTICULTURE THE HORTICULTURAL CATALOG A MONTHLY MAQAZCNE FOB WESTERN NURSERYMEN FLORISTS, SEEDSMEN Oontalni aJphabetlcml llstlBc* %t available surpln* ttock, eto. 91.00 per yew. Forelrn 91-M THE HORTICULTURAL CATALOG LOS ANOELEB, OALXTOBKIA FREESIAS FISHER'S PURITY L'aliriU'llia Growu '/; IN. TO % IN., LARGE % IN. TO % IN., M.\MMOTH ■S'l IN. .AND UP, JUMBO GALLAS Griiwn ill Califoruia Sautly Soil. Not ovorforcotl greeuhouse bulbs. IV2 IN. TO 3 IN., WHITE 1000 per case LILIUM GIGANTEUM .\M» .Ml I.TlirOKt .M FROM COLD STORAGE. NEW YORK AND CHIC.VGO Write for Prices McHUTCHISON & CO. 95 Chambers St., New York Spedafists in Specimen Stock for Landscape Work Hardy Rhododendrons. Azaleas, Boxwoods. Hollies and a Complete Line of Coniferons Evergreens. WRITE FOR PRICES Cottage Garden* Norteriet, inc. EUREKA CALIFORNIA HIU'S EVERCREENS BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY Small, medium and large sizes supplied Price list now ready THE D. HILL NURSEItY CO. Evergreen Specialists. I^argest Growers in America BOX 415, DUNDEE, ILI^. CHARLES H. TOTTY CHRYSANTHEMUMS IVIADISOIM, IM. J. F-ERIM 3 BOSTONS. ROOSBVELT8. WHITMANII IMPROVED AND COMPACTA AND TEDDY JR. All Sold Out on Stock to .Augrust Ist. H. H. BARROWS, Whitman, Mass. A. N. Piwson, he. CROMWELL, CONN. Bedding Plants and Rf^es When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE July 27, 1918 H 0 R T I C TJ L T U E E GERiQllMliJIVIS Kver.vljoJys flower. Always in place wherever a bloomiQg plant can be used. The Geranium is a blooming plant for everybody, everyday in the year, and everybody knows it. We have them for immediate shipment and are booking 4)rders for future delivery. Kead.v for immediate shipment. 2 ineh IK.SO per 1(1(1 $32.50 per 1000 .■? inch 3.50 per 100 30.00 per 1000 HARDY POMPON CHRYSANTHEMUMS, H.4RDY ENG- LISH lYY, SWAINSONA, YERNON BEGONI.iS S3.00 per 100 KENTI.V BEI.MORIANA, 6-ineU ¥1.00 Each Tasli With Orders Seiiil for CiitHlogrue R. VINCENT, Jr., & SONS CO. WHITE MARSH, MD. What Is That Plant? A dlfflcDlt qQestloD to answer Qiuallj unless llowers are present, because the ordinary Manuals make use of Sower and fruit characters. It may be answered easily for over 1000 trees and shrubs, including those most commonly planted In the eastern States and In northern Europe, from foliage only, by aid of tbe 200-page book, "Plant Ma- terials of Decorative Gardening," by William Trelease, convenient for hand- ling and of a size to fit the pocket, which may be had of the HORTICUL- TURE PUBLISHING CO., for $1.00— postpaid. Sno%Mr Qu^^n ^artrt^ Awarded Certificate of Merit at S. A. P. & O. H. New York Convention. And 1(X) other notable kinds. Alwavs ask for SWASTIKA BRAND CANNAS. Ther. Association. Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS. FLORISTS 28 Clinton Avenue, N. Rschetter Phone 506. Long Dist. Bell Phone ziSo Member! Florists Telegraph Delivery S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y. ANDERSON service niean!<> fresh, sturdy Stock and prompt deliveries in BCFFALO, LOCKPORT, NIAGARA FALLS and WESTERN NEW YORK. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery HIGH GRADE PLANTS For Retail Stores a Specialty ASK FOR UST THOMAS ROLAND. Nahant, Mats. WORCESTER, MASS. Randall's Flower Shop HARRY I. RANDALL, Proprietor. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery tise, hence his turn-over is greater in quality, freshness and volume. Moral: Does it pay to advertise? Try it and see. Chairman, Nat. Pub. Campaign. RETAIL FLORISTS, ATTENTION! Don't forget that the Florists' Tel- egraph Delivery will have some live meeting in St. Louis on the morning of the 20th of August at ten o'clock, and President Gude says that this means sixty minutes past nine and not sixty-five minutes past nine. Those who come late must take the con- sequences. The meeting will start on time, and will be made of just as much interest as our annual meeting which will be held in October at Cleveland. ALiiEjiT PocHELON, Secv. F. T. D. F. R. PIERSON CO. FLORISTS AND PLANTSMEN TARRYTOWN-ON-HUDSON, - N.Y. SEND ORDERS FOR BOSTON AND NEIGHBORHOOD To JULIUS A. ZINN 4 PARK STREET, BOSTON, UASS. Quality and Reliability WARBURTON FALL RIVER, MASS. Deliverieg of Flowers and Plants In FALX, BIVEB and contigaoDS territory. H. F. A. LANGE WORCESTER, MASS. Deliveries to all points In New England. 125,000 Square Feet of Glass. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association. YALE! YALE! And All New Haven Neighborhood FLOWER AND PLANT DELIVERIES Everything First-Class J. N. CHAMPION & CO. 1026 Chapel St , New Haven. Conn. ST. LOUIS, MO. FRED C. WEBER 4326-28 Olive St. Mtmiir FloritU Telegraph Delivery AsicctoHnt HOTICS INITIALS. We have one ttore only THE J. M. GA88ER COMPANY, CLEVELAHft Euclid Av«nu» The Far- Famed Flowers of TORONTO Delivered on mail or telegraph order for any occasion, in any part of the Dominion^ JOHN H. DUNLOP «-10 West Adelaide St. - TOBONTO, ONX .ALB.AXy, N. Y. Flowers or Design Work DELIVERED IN .\LBANY ,\ND VICINITY ON TELEGR.APHIC ORDER 106 STATE STREET, ALBANY, N. Y. "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. ^"^ Park Floral Go. B. E. GILDS, President. E. P. NEIMAN, Secretary. ."Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery DENVER, COLORADO KERR OftI>ERS FOR TEXAS HOUSTON, TEXAS The Florist Member F. T. D. .Association HORTICULTURE July 27, 1918 FIELD GROWN CARNATION PLANTS C. W. Ward. White Enchantress, Light Pink and R Pink Enchantress. Enchantress Supreme, AHce, Matchless. White Perfection. Beacon, Alma Ward. Send for complete list and prices. Satisfaction guaranteed. THE LEO NIESSEN GO. 1201 Race Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. TRY Horticulture's Advertisers FIR5T Before Looking Elsewhere Tell Them You Did So And They'll Reciprocate EDWARD REID WHOLESALE FLORIST 1619 - 21 Raostead St., Philadelphia, Pa. CHOICE BEAUTIES, ORCHIDS, VALLEY, ROSES mi all Seasonable Varieties of Cut Flowers CHARLES E.MEEHAN Wholesale Cut Flowers Plants, Greens, etc. 5 So. Mole St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. GEORGE B. HART WHOLESALE FLORIST 24 Stone St., Rochester, N. Y. E.G.HILLCO. Wholesale Florists PlaaM meatloB Horltcoltnre when Hrltlnc MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, Inc. WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS Conslsunento S«Uolted Hardy Fancy Fern Oar Specially 264 RANDOLPH ST., DETROIT, MICH. The House for Quality and Service ZECH & MANN |^~We are Wholesale Florists Doing a Strictly Wholesale Business 30 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO <* / ^ ' CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. "4 \ -^ ^ IF You Want Anything from Boston Get From Henry M. Robinson & Co. For Safety Place Your Orders With Us IHEIIMFIY IVI. ROBINSON & 2 f/inthrop Square and 32 Otis Street, BOSTON, MASS It WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS — TRADE PRICES -Per 100 TO DEALERS ONLY Roses Am Beauty, Special ■ ■ " " Fancy and Extra " " No. 1 and culls RusscU, Eulcr, Mock Hadley Arenbcrg, Hoosier Beauty Ward Killarney, Radiance, Taft Ophelia, Sunburst, Hillingdon Carnations Cattleyas Lilies, Longiflorum Lilies. Speciosum Lily of the Valley i Gladioli Sweet Peas Asters Aiiiantum Smilax Asparaffua Plumotus, & Spren. (loo Bcfas.) . BOSTON July 24 .50 to ).oo to (.GO to {.OO to |..oo to (.00 to 30.00 12.00 6.00 8.00 10.00 6,00 6.0c 6.00 8.00 2.00 60.00 la.oo 6.0a 8.00 6.00 1. 00 2. CO 1.25 25.00 50.00 ST. LOUIS July 22 PHILA. July 22 30.00 25.00 6.00 3.00 2.00 2.00 3. CO 3.00 2.00 2. 00 5 00 3.00 .to 3'00 1. 00 40.00 30.C0 10.00 15.00 6.00 5.00 6.00 6.00 6,00 4.00 50.00 S3*30 6.00 6.00 .30 4J00 13,50 50.00 e.oo 4.00 to to to to to to 3.00 3.00 4.00 2.00 15.00 5.00 4.00 6.00 ■75 50.00 40.00 25.00 12,00 3.00 8.00 10.00 4.0c 8.00 10.00 s.oo 1. 00 33.CO 50.00 William F. Kasting Co. >losale F'lorls-bs 568-570 WASHINGTON STREET - BUFFALO, N. Y. J.A.BDDLONG 184 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO CUT FLOWERS ROSES, VALLEY and CARNATIONS A Specialty WHOLESALE GROWER Of ROBERT DYSART CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT .Sinipl*' methods of correct accounting: especially adapted for florists' use. BOOKS BALANCED AND ADJUSTED 40 STATE STREET . . BOSTON Telephone Main 58 Boston Floral Supply Ct. S47-861 Cambridc* St., B»«t*B Headquirteri for 0T0A8, BASKETS, WIBE DKSiaKt and WAX FXOWKBB Bend for price llit If 7«ti bare B«t r»- celred enc. July 27, 1918 HOETICULTUKE 89 Flower Market Reports Dullness with a big D BOSTON spells the situation as it exists in the market this week. Roses are plentiful and despite the humidity of the past few days are holding up well. A few good carna- tions are still coming in and are easily desposed of. Large quantities of gladioli and sweet peas are being sent in daily with but few buyers. Lily of the valley is also plentiful and asters of good quality are to be seen every where. Important changes have CHICAGO taken place during the past week. With the mercury holding steadily in the nine- ties, day after day sees the roses hur- ried on and every wholesaler has more than he can do to dispose of them. So far the quality has not de- teriorated much, if any. The supply of roses close enough tor shipping is naturally smaller, so out of town trade has not felt the change in any marked degree. All kinds of flowers are in excess of local demand, funeral work now being almost the only out- let. A few asters are coming but the hot weather is against them. The first chrysanthemums are offered this week and quality and size are first class. They are grown by J. A. Budlong. Business is holding CINCINNATI up steadily. It is not as large as it might be but is sufficient to take up all present receipts, which are better than they were. Roses are not very plentiful. Carnations are just about at an end but there are some re- ceipts in this flower that are credit- able for the time of the year. Lilies are inclined to be scarce and they are selling well. Rubrum lilies have been meeting with a good market. Gladi- oli are again fairly plentiful and are more able to take care of the demand for them than for the several weeks past. Early asters are more plentiful and are an Important item in the mar- ket. Green goods of all kinds are in good supply and new green galax and leucothoe is finding a good market. The hot spell of NEW YORK weather we are hav- ing has put a damper on what business was going — it has also increased the supply of roses, gladioli and asters Demand has fallen off for all flowers. Longiflorums are plentiful and cheaper in sympathy with market conditions, so too are cattleyas. At present writing there is a surplus of everything and a very limited demand for any one thing. Two Very Attractive Rose Specials ROSE SPECIAL NO. i— In lots of 250 or over, long stems, our selection as to color and variety, at $5.00 per 100. ROSE SPECIAL NO. 2 — In lots of 250 or over, medium and short stems, our selection as to color and variety, at $2. 00 per 100. Everything in Cut Flowers, Plants, Greens, Ribbons and Supplies. BUSINESS HOURS: During the Summer 7 A. M. to 4 P. M. Saturdays close at 1 P. M. S. S. PENNOCK COMPANY The ^>VYo?it{f of Philadelphia NEW YORK 1 1 7 W. 28th St. PHILADELPHIA BALTIMORE 1 608- 1 620 Ludlow St. Franklin & St. Paul Sts. WASHINGTON, 1 2 1 S H. St., N. W. WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS — ^^^'^^^/o'dealers onl^ Roses Am, Beauty, Special " *' Fancy and Elxtra " " No. I and culls Russell. Euler, Mock Hadley Arenbcrg, Hoosier Beauty Ward Killamey, Radiance, Taft Ophelia, Sunburst, HiUingdon Camattoiu Cattleyas Lilies, Lon^iflorum Lilies, Speciosum LUy of the Valley Gladioli Sweet Peas Asters Adiantum Smilax ■ AsparaffusPIa.&Spren. (looBbs.) CINCINNATI July S3 CHICAGO July S2 BUFFALO July 22 PITTSBURG July 22 25.00 15.00 6,00 6.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 3-00 4.00 60.00 10.00 5.00 to ■ 25 to 2,00 to to 15.00 25.00 35.00 20,00 10.00 13. 00 12.00 8.00 6.00 6,00 8.00 2.00 75-00 12.50 6.00 8.00 .35 3.00 1. 00 20,00 35.00 40.00 3c .00 4,00 4.00 3.00 3,00 2.00 3-00 1.50 50.00 10.00 to to to to 4.00 5.00 .40 to I .00 to ■75 to 15.00 to 25.00 to 50.00 40.00 10.00 20. OQ 10.00 xo.oo 10.00 xo.oo 3.00 75.00 12.00 6.00 8,00 1. 00 4.00 l.co 25.00 50,00 20.00 C5.00 5.05 4.00 3.00 4.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 1. 00 4C.00 8.00 8.00 6,00 4.00 .50 1,00 15 00 35.00 30.00 20.00 I3.0C 10.00 6.CO 12.00 4.00 8.00 6.00 2.0C 50,00 10.00 10.00 8.00 6.00 l.co 1.25 20.00 50.00 25 00 15.00 3.00 4.00 30.0c 20.0c 10.00 IS.OO . to . to to 3.00 3.00 3.00 to I. 00 to 50.00 to 8.00 10.00 3.QO 7S.OO I2.0« to 4.00 to .50 to 8.00 1. 00 40.00 to i.«5 15.00 60.00 There was not PHILADELPHIA much change in the market here last week. The demand was pretty fair for this time of year and most stocks cleaned up fairly well. More roses came in, and there was a good supply of asters and gladioli. Of the latter the dark colored are too abundant — the demand being stronger on the whites and light pinks. Still a few carnations are to be seen, and pretty good, all things considered. Harrison! is a strong feature in the cattleya market. Easter lilies plentiful and good. Some excellent rubrum lilies coming in from distant points and meet with ready sale. Trade has been very ROCHESTER, quiet but funeral N. Y. work demand has held things together pretty well. The vacation season is in full swing and many of the flower buyers are out of town. The supply of roses is larger than the demand. Their quality keeps up good. Carna- tions, however, are becoming very poor. The first asters have made their appearance. Among other offerings are marigolds, gaillardia, snapdragon, feverfew, daisies and gypsophila. Cosmos are very plentiful but do not move very fast. Sweet peas, out-door grown, sell well. Very fine gladiolus {Continued on page 91) 90 HORTICULTURE July 27, 1918 H. E. FROMENT Wholesale Commisnon Florist Choice Cut Flowers New Address, 143 West 38th St., NEW TOBK Telephones: 230O, 3201, Madison Sqoare. I — WWI. p. FORD — Wholesale Florist 107 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK Telephone 5335, Farragut. Call and inspect the Best Establisment in the Wholesale Flower District. JOHN YOUNG & CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 53 WEST 28th STREET NEW YORK CITY Consignments Solicited Phone Farragut 4336 WALTER F. SHERIDAN Wholesale Commission Dealer In CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 133 West 28th Street, New York Telephone— SMt-3e33 Madison Square RIEDEL & MEYER, Inc. Wholesale Commission READY FOR BUSINESS 49 WEST 28tli ST. NEW YORK. GEO. C. SIEBRECHT WHOLESALE FLORIST CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED fH0NB{|08j FARRAGUT NEW YORK THE KERVAN CO Fresh Cut Decorative Evergreens, Highest Standard of Quality. Largest .Stock in America. Write for" Illustrated Catalog of Greens and Florists' .Supplies 119 W. 28th St., - - NEW YORK WILLIAM H. KUEBLER Brooklyn's Foramoit and Bed WHOLESALE COMMISSION HOUSE % Firtl Clan Market im tSL CUT FLOWrERS tS Willonghby St. BrooUyi. N. T M. CTFORD" 121 West 28tli St., NEW YORK FiiE KEs, Fmcr CniOKS A Full Line of ,4I.L CUT FLOWERS. Telephone 38T0 Farragut. I*. J. siwh'Th: WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORIST IS^T^g^^!;^" A fnU Ubc ef OhetM Oat Vlaww StMk tar iB panim. 131 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY nurHORi \ liiy { tuokvn ALBANY CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE ™SSix™v" •""■ 611 Brtadway, ALBANY, N. Y. — SAVE TIME AND MONKT BT SUfDIlfO TOCB OKDBB0 TO D8 Prices Ri^rht. Consignments Solicited. Telephone Connectiob HENRY M. ROBINSON CO. OF NEW YORK \a/hoi-e:sai-e f-l-orists SS-S7 ^A^es« ae«h S«roo« Telephones, 13 — 8S10 Madison Square Consignments 8oUslt«4 MAURICE lu ai/AftS, Treasorer NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only ROSES AND CARNATIONS American Beauty, Special ** " Fancy and Elxtra. ** ** No. I and culls. . RuMell, Euler, Mock- Hadley Arenbers, Hootier Beauty Ward Killamey. Radiance. Taf t Ophelia, Sunburst. HilUngdon Key Carnations Utt Part of Wiik •idlii Julf 20 1118 10.00 J.OO •25 .50 • 35 • 35 •35 ■33 x.co x.oo 33.00 5.00 coo 8.00 6.00 4.00 3.00 J.OO 5.00 10.00 2,50 Hnt Pirt if Ink ki|iuii| July 11 19tS 10.00 3.00 ■i» •50 •50 ■ 35 • 35 ■33 1.50 1,00 i.eo 20,00 6.00 a. 00 8.a« 8,00 3 0« 3.0C 3.0c 2.00 10.0c 3.00 WE WANT MORE SHIPPERS We bave a nomerous clientage of New York City buyers and the demaAd ex- ceeds our supply. This U especially true of Roses. We bare every facility and abundant means and beat returnB are assured for stock consigned to us. Address Your Shipments to UNITED CUT FLOWER CO. Inc. 1 1 1 W. aSth St., NEW YORK D, J, Pappas, Pre». RCED CEL KELLER 122 West 25tli St., New York Florists' Supplies We manufacture all our iital DisitDS, Baskets, Win Wirk KNoveltiis aud are dealers In Decorative Glassware, Growers and Florists* Beauisites H. BAYERSDORFER & CO. Manufacturers and Importers 1129 Arch St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. THE LEADING FLOBISTS' SUFPI,T HOUSE OF AMERICA Beechwood Heights Nurseries Importers and Growers of OROMIDS Cut Flowers of All the Leading Varieties in their Season. THOMAS YOUNG, Jr., Proprietor BOVND BKOOK. N. J. Wked Toothpicks Manufactured by W.J.GOWEE, Rerlin, N.Y. 10,000. . .$3.00 50.000. . .$8.75 Sample free. For sale by dealers. When writingto Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture July 27, 1918 HORTICULTURE 91 Flower Market Reports {Continued from page 89) are seen and the demand is good — they are chiefly Halley and Pink Beauty. Summer dullness pre- ST. LOUIS vails everywhere. Wholesalers, however, declare that this year's summer busi- ness is better than ever, although the only outlet appears to be funeral work and an occasional bouquet for the hos- pital. The best in roses are Russells and Ophelia. Anything good in carna- tion brings good prices but roses are more plentiful and quoted lower. There is plenty of WASHINGTON stock now to be had. Roses are good and carnations fair for the sea- son. Lilies are offered in quantities. Asters and dahlias are beginning to come in slowly. Gladioli is very good and in demand. Enough orchids are coming in to fill all demands. Rose of Sharon (Althae) is replacing to a con- siderable extent carnations in funeral designs. Delphinium and water lilies are in fair demand, also American Beauty roses. "SAY IT WITH FLOWERS." "Say it with flowers" is the slogan adopted for a movement to insure a nation-wide distribution of flowers in hospitals for sick and wounded sol- diers and sailors returned to the United States, the National League of Women's Service reports. For this service 38,000 florists, through the Society of American Flor- ists and Ornamental Horticulturists, have pledged themselves. The flow- ers are to be distributed by the Na- tional League of Women's-Service in the 40 states in which the organiza- tion works. When it is remembered that the florists' business has suffered severe- ly under war conditions and that many florists will be compelled to close their greenhouses during the coming winter because of the recent order of the fuel administration cut- ting the florists' supply of coal fifty per cent., this precious gift takes rank with the most self-sacrificing deeds the war has called forth.— /fftaco (.V. Y.) .Yews. HENTZ & NASH, Inc. Wholesale Commision Florists SS and 57 West 26th Street ^"'^F.°W^r '•'' NEW YORK J. K. Al-L IM "4 LBIDBR ISTBB WHOLBSAIB GOMMISSIOS TRADE FOR OVER THIRTY TEARS" Have a demand for more than I can supply. Rose Growers Call or Write. 118 West 28tli SL NE\A/ YORK TELJCPHONE8 Vkmcnt 167 and SOM NEW YORK QDOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only MISCELLANEOUS Ust Pirt il Will liMt luly 20 1918 nm Part If Ink bt(iBiia( Iiilr 22 1911 Cattleyu jj.oo LUie*. LonsiflonuB ' ^,00 LiUe*, Speciosuin 2*00 LOr of the Valley ,_^ Gladioli i\q Sweet Peas |,o Alters ]-o AduBtmn '. ... SmiUx j.oo Asparacm Plumoaos, & Spren (loo bundles) 10,00 50.00 6.00 S.oo 5 00 3.00 IC.OO 15,00 10 to 15.00 4.0c 3. 00 3.00 to 1. 00 to to .33 to .35 to s.oo to 10.00 to 50.00 6.00 3.00 5.00 s.oo 3.00 •s» lo.oe 15,00 Rochester, N. Y. — R. McKerr, Can- andaigua, N. Y.; R. G. Slicker of A. L. Randall Co., Chicago, 111.; Charles Felton, Buffalo; Edward Dick, Can- andaigua, N. Y. Washington — Amelia P. Wulfert, Columbia, Mo.; L. J. Seiger, Robert Craig Co., Phila.; Morris M. Cohen. Arthur Schloss & Co., New York; James F. Smith, Boas & Company, Phila.; Leon G. Russell, Syracuse, N. Y. ; Stephen Green, H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Phila.; D. E. Hopkins, William J. Newton, Norfolk, Va.; Milton Alex- ander, New York; Walter J. Gulli, New York. Obituary Benjamin B. Smalley. Benjamin B. Smalley, aged 61, a widely-known florist in Chelsea, Mass., for 20 years, died Saturday at his home 34 Gardner street with Bright's dis- . ease after an illness of seven months. Mr. Smalley was a native of Belfast. .Me., and had been a resident of Chel- sea 35 years. He leaves a daughter. Mrs. Ethel Simpson, and a son, Ben- jamin J. Smalley of New York. Willard H. Edwards. It was with extreme regret that those who knew Mr. Willard H. Ed- wards, of Hinsdale, 111., learned of his death on Sunday, July 21st. Though not actively engaged in the work. Mr. Edwards had a range of greenhouses on his place in that beautiful suburb, and the flowers from it were con- signed to the Chicago market. The funeral was held at Unity church on July 24th. An enthusiastic lover of flowers complains because the government rules that the manufacture of playing cards is essential and the flower-seed industry is not. The point is well taken. — Boston Traveler. TREES, SHRUBS, VINES and HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS By JOHN KIBKEOAARD Formerly Assistant to Director of tbe Boyal Botanical Gardens, Copenbagen, Denmark. Latterly Twenty Years In American For- estry and Botanical Work, Assisted by DB. H. T. FEBMAU>, Professor of Entomology Massachnsetti Agricultural College and EntomologrlBt, Massachusetts Agilcnltural Experiment Station, and PROF. E. A. WHITE, Professor of Florlcnltnre, New York State College of Agrlcolture at Cornell Univer- sity. A Great Book A Beantifnl Book A Gomprehensive Book A Pmctical Book By Practical Mea There Is No Other Book Like It New Edition BEACTIFUU.Y BOITND Hf OI.Om Price only $2.50 net. Mailing Price, S2.71. Money-Back Guarantee Order it from HORTICULTURE 147 Sununer St, Boston HORTICULTUEE July 27, 1918 CHICAGO. Growers of asters report the present outlook not very bright, Frank Jarrel of Zech & Mann's leaves Saturday for the Great Lakes Naval Training Station where he will be trained for his work as auto ma- chanic. J. Mangel again has the crowds around his windows to watch the an- tics of his mandarin ducks and inci- dentally to be attracted by a beauti- ful floral display. J. A. Budlong is cutting his first Golden Glow chrysanthemums. In size and perfection of color they are the equal of that favorite variety when grown in the fall. This is the earliest that Manager Philip Schupp has ever cut this' flower and he has so planted that the cut will be steady from now on. They are selling from two to three dollars per dozen. The business people of the Wilson avenue district, including the florists, have organized and are holding an exposition all this week. The associa- tion was originally for credit protec- tion but has broadened into morals in general with a good amount of patriot- ism included. A local paper contained the picture of Miss StoUery, daughter of the North Shore florist, who was one of the young ladies who acted as flower girls at the exposition. WASHINGTON, D. C. Louis J. Hohman, who is employed at the store of Gude Bros. Co., is en- joying a two weeks' vacation. Florists doing business with citizens of foreign countries should go over their mailing lists and remove such names as are on the enemy trading list. Copies of the enemy trading lis! may be had from the War Trade Board, Washington, D. C. The attention of all florists is being called to the order of the United States Fuel Administration which, effective July 24, restricts the use of fuel for illumination. Under this order the use of light produced by the use of coal, gas, oil or other fuel for illumi- nating advertisements or signs or for external ornamentation will be discon- tinued Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of each week within New England states, N. Y., Penna., N. J., Del. and Md., and D. C. and will be entirely discontinued on Monday and Tuesday of each week in all the remainder of the United States. , It is estimated that about 500,000 tons of coal per year is used for advertising purposes, including display and show window lighting, in the. United States. William J. Manda This is the picture of William J. Manda, son of Joseph Manda, West Orange, N. J., now reported as severely wounded in France. This picture was taken before he sailed over there. No further news has been received since the official announce- ment that he had been wounded. We hope that good tidings may come soon tliat the wound is not severe or permanent. ROCHESTER, N. Y. George B. Hart has been away for a few days at the Republican nomination held at Saratoga Springs, N. Y. George T. Boucher has a very cool looking window display this week of porch vases very nicely filled. Haus Muller, of Pittsford, who grows very fine celosias, has a splendid display in the window of Salter Bros. PHILADELPHIA. Mr. and Mrs. J. Liddon Pennock and family are spending the summer at the Manhassett Hotel, Seaside Park, N. J. Edwin R. Matthews, late of Mee- han's Nurseries, has associated him- self with two others in a new venture in the same line with nursery at Chest- nut Hill and an office in Philadelphia. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel P. McKenna announce the marriage of their daugh- ter, Mary Catherine, to Frederick J. Michell. Jr., June 27th, 1918. The an- nouncement card came along very leisurely about a month after the in- teresting event which accounts for our being so slow in extending our con- gratulations. "At home" after Sept. 1st at 6134 Carpenter street. There are many fine varieties of gladioli now arriving in the cut flower market. One of the most conspicuous is a variety of intense deep violet blue called Baron Hulot. It is cer- tainly a most remarkable color, very intense and beautiful, although it does not compare in size with Mrs. Francis King and others of that class. Make a note of it for your next season's planting. Sellersvllle, Pa. — Frank Christman, as a result of the fuel stringency, has decided to discontinue business until the war Is over. Horticultural Books For Sale by HOBTICCLTURE PUBLISHING CO. Chrysanthemam Manual. Elmer D Smith W.80 The Chrysanthemum. Herring- ton 80 Commercial Carnation Culture. Dlclc 1.50 Commercial Rose Culture. Holmes 1.S0 Violet Culture. Galloway l.BO Greenhouse Construction. Taft.. 1.60 Sweet Peas up to Date. Kerr. . . 1.50 Plant Propagation, Greenhous* and Nursery Practice. KaloB.. 1.60 Plant PmnlnK. KalDS 1.60 Booli of Garden Flans. Hamblln. £.00 liondscape Design. Hubbard.... 6,00 The .Vrt of Outdoor Rose Grow- ing. Thomas 6.00 The Home Vegetable Garden. Krahm 1.00 Vegetable Gardening. R. Jj, Watts 1.7B Parsons on The Rose 1.00 Principles of Florlonltnre. B. A. White 1.78 Foundations of American Grape Cnltare. Munaon Z.00 Plant Materials of DecorattTe Gardening. Trelease 1.00 Arlstoerats of the Garden. Wil- son 8.00 Bailey's Cyclopedia of Hortfenl- tore, 0 Tolamei U.O0 July 27, 1918 HOETICULTURE 93 Osmbrldf* N»w Tsrk WOKLD'S OLDEST and L.ABOKBT Manufaoturera of AXX 8TTI,BS and SIZBS of FLOWER POTS A. H. HEWS & CO., INC. Cambridge, Maaa. GEORGIA FRUIT TREE BILL There has just been filed in the Georgia Legislature a bill cS. 214) to establish the measure of damages in those cases where fruit trees are not true to name. The purchaser may collect $3.00 per tree for each year between the date of purchase and the first day of Novem- ber of the year in which such trees shall have borne fruit disclosing the variety thereof. It is apparent that no Georgia nurseryman could sell any fruit trees if this bill were enacted. A thousand trees taking seven years to bear fruit would involve damages payable by the nurseryman of $21,000. Such measure of damages is absurd, and does not, in any event, represent the actual dam- ages, as a review of cases decided by the Courts will show. This bill, if enacted, would render the more or less usual disclaimer of warranty clause employed by Ameri- can Nurserymen of no avail. CuBTis Nye Smith. V. S. Food Admiajstration. or Squire 'Tater 'low he soin' to be mighty nigh king er de roos' 'mong garden sass folk.s. We alls kin eat him as a 'tater boilod, baked, fried, stewed, cooked wid cheese en dey gettin' so dey make im inter flour; so's we kin "substi-tute" him fo' wheat flour. He's de "substitu- tenest" of all de vittles, he sez. De udder garden sass folks lak Inguns, tomatues, cabbage en turnips en .squash don't need to git peeved, 'cause dey's goin' to be room in de pot fo' de whole tribe. Ev'y la.s' one on 'em can he'p save wheat en meat fer de boys dat's doin' de flght- in' over yander. CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY Advertisements in this Department, Ten Cents a Line, Net BtJUBS C. KEUR & SONS, HILLEGOM, Holland. Bulbs ot all descriptions. Write for prices. NEW YORK BRANCH, 8-10 Bridge St. CARNATION STAPLES Split carnations quickly, easily and cheaply mended. Pillsbury's Carnation Staple, 1000 for 35c.; 3000 for $1.00 post- paid. I. L. PILLSBURY, Galesburg, 111. CHRYSANTHEMUMS CHRYSANTHEMUM MANUAL By ELMER D. SMITH, Adrian, Mich. Who has given his undivided attention for tweuty-tive years to the improvement of the Chrysanthemum and its culture in detail. 00 cents postpaid. CYCLAMEN : Best strain of Cyclamen grown in 214-in. pots. Varieties, Salmon Pink, Light Pink, Blood Red, Bright Red. Pure White and White with Red Eye, at $7.50 per hundred, or $65.00 per thousand. Cyclamen Seedlings, from three to five leaves, $5.00 per hundred, or $40.00 per thousand. "Cash with order." J. H. FIBSSER, North Bergen, N. J. DAHI.IAS Peony Dahlia Mrs. Frederick Grinnell. Stock For Sale. JOHN P. ROONEY, New Bedford, Mass. New Paeony Dahlia — John Wanamaker, Newest, Handsomest, Best. Now 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. Orders booked at any time for Fall or Spring delivery. Wholesale and Retail. Send for Catalog. NORTHBORO DAHLIA & GLADIOLUS GARDENS, J. L. Moore, Prop., Northboro. Mass. DRACAENAS DRACAENA TERMINALIS. Clean healthy stock out of 214 inch pots at $8.00 per 100; 3 incU pots at $15.00 per 100; 4 inch pots at $25.00 per 100. Cash with order. J. H. FIESSER, North Bergen, N. J. FLOWER POTS A. ROLKER & SONS, 51 Barclay St., New York City, Eastern Selling Agents for the York Pottery, Pa. Write for the revised prices of Pots, Pans and Fern Dishes. HYDRANGEAS We grow them by the acre and grow them right. A complete collection of FRENCH VARIETIES AND OTAKSA, from pots for Sept. delivery. Secure your needs now and have them shipped before frost. 3-in. 4-in. 5-in. 6-in. 7-ln. 8-in. 7c. 20e. 25c. 35c. 50c. 65c. Field grown plants of Otaksa for August shipment, 25% less. J. L. SCHILLER, TOLEDO, O. GLASS Greenhouse glass, lowest prices. JOHN- STON GLASS CO., Hartford City, Ind. NCRSERY STOCK American Grown or Imported. Let us ap- praise your wants. A. ROLKER & SONS, 51 Barclay St., New York City. ORCHIDS HASSALL & CO., Orchid Growers and Raisers, Southgate, London, England. Catt- leyas and Laelio-Cattleyas our specialty. One trial order solicited. PEONIES Peonies. The world's greatest collection, 1200 sorts. Send for list. C. BETSCHER, Canal Dover, O. Peonies can be shipped from France with celerity and security via Bordeaux- New York. DESSERT, Peony Specialist, Chenonceaux, France. Please refer to Sixteenth General Catalogue. ROSES ROSES. CANNAS AND SHRUBS. THE CONARD & JONES COMPANY, WEST GROVE, PA. SPHAGNCM MOSS Live Sphagnum moss, orchid peat and orchid baskets always on band. LAGER & HURRELL, Summit, N. J. VEGETABLE PLANTS CELERY PLANTS— Golden Self Blanch- ing (French Strain), Giant Pascal, also the grand new Easy Blanching, which is easy fo grow, line plants, ready for the field, $2.00 per 1000. Cash. BRILL CELERY GARDENS. Kalamazoo, Mich. 4,000,000 Cabbage, Cauliflower, Tomato and Celery planti. Field grown and pottad. List free. F. W. ROCHBLLB * SONS, Chester, New Jeraey, VINES Flowering and Foliage Vines, choice collection. Large Specimen, Pot and Tub grown for immediate effect; also Climbing Roses. J. H. TROY, Mount Hissarlik Nur- sery, New Rochelle, N. Y. WIRE WORK WILLIAM E. HEILSCHER'S WIRE WORKS, 204 Randolph St., Detroit, Mich. I WANTS, FOR SALE, ETC. | = Advertisements in this column I I Ten Cents a Line. Cash with order, f i All correspondence addressed "Care I j HORTICCLTCRE" should be Bent j ! to 147 Summer St., Boston. f I n HELP WANTED WANTED : A man that is capable of taking charge of the watering of a large range of greenhouses. Apply in person or letter, with references, to H. H. BAR- ROWS & SON, No. 204 High St., Whitman, Mass. EXPERIENCED greenhouse man wanted at once. FRANK EDGAR, Waverley, Mass. THE PRACTICAL BOOK OF Outdoor R ose Growing By GEORGE C. THOMAS, JR. New and Enlarged Edition. Elaborately Illustrated with 96 Perfe<'t Reproductions in Full Color of All Varieties of Roses, and 37 Halftone Plates. Octavo. Handsome Cloth Bind- ing, in a Slip Case. $6.00 net. Postage Extra. Garden Edition, $2.00 per copy. We have sold many copies of this sterling book. It is one of the best of recent horticultural publications. Every rose grower should possess a copy. Order from Horticulture Publishing Co. BOSTON 94 H 0 R T I C tJ L T tr E E July 27, 1918 ^ON oil ECTICI BaTe joni plmnta and trcM. Just the tblng for greenhouie and ontdoor ase. DeBtro7i Meal7 Bng, Brown and White Scale, Tbiipi, Red Spider, Black and Green Fly, Ultei, Anta, etc., without Injury to planti and without odor. Uied according to direction, our stand- ard Insecticide will prevent raTafes on your cropa by Iniecti. Non-polaonona and harmleaa 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 Pets. Bzcellent as a wash for dogs and other animals. BelleTes mange. Dilute with water 30 to BO parts. H Plat, tOe.; Pint. SOo.; Quart, Me.; H OaUon, (1.80; OaUon, tSMt; S GaJ- lon Can, «10.B0; 10 OaUon Oaji,no.OO. Dlreetlona on pa«kihce. LEMON OIL COMPANY DifL %. 420 W. lidnttoi St, BiltiBiri. Ml. CONCENTRATED PULVERIZED MANURE Pnl-rerized or Shredded Cattle Manure Pnlverlzed Sheep Manure The Florifits' standard of uniform high quality for over ten years. Specify : WIZARD BRAND in your Supply ^ouse order, or write us direct for pnces and freight rates. THE PULVERIZED MANURE CO. M Dnhm StoA Swd, Ohtaaco I] /MP SOAP ^JPRAY Sure Insect Killer THE use of Imp Soap Spray on fruit trees, garden truck, ornamental trees, shrubs, etc., will positively destroy all insect pests and larva de- posits. Quite harmless to vegetation. Used in country's biggest orchards and estates. Very economical — one gal. ImpSoap Spray makes from 25 to 40 gals, effective solution. Directions on can. Qt. 55c.; Gal. $1.90; 5 Gals. $8.50. F. O. B. Boston. Genuine can hasivy Leaftrademark. Your money back if Imp Soap Spray doesn't do as claimed. Order direct if your dealer can't supph-. F. E. ATTEAUX & CO.. Props. Eastern Chemical Co. BOSTON, MASS. THE PROFESSION OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE. Landscape architecture is primarily a fine art, and as such its most import- . ant function is to create and preserve beauty in the efficient adaptation of land to human service, whether in the functional planning of cities or in the development or preservation of the broader natural scenery of the country. In its relation to the loca- tion of buildings and the treatment of their surroundings it requires a famili- arity with certain parts of the tech- nical field of architecture; but its materials are mainly included within the fields of geology, forestry, horti- culture, and civil engineering, to which it is related in much the same manner that architecture is related to structural engineering and other technical subjects. With the widespread general reali- zation of our need for beauty as well as efficiency in land adapted to our use — beauty not merely as a luxury but as a practical necessity and as much a matter of course as practical efficiency — has come a steadily grow- ing demand for men professionally trained in the production of this beauty wherever called on to fit land areas to human service. In normal times this country offers a large op- portunity for trained men as assist- ants in the offices of landscape architects, as park superintendents, city foresters, etc., and as landscape architects in private practice or public employ. At this period of our war emergency, the economic value of the landscape architect's training in the large-scale adaptation of land tor use has been demonstrated more clearly than ever before, — in resi- dential developments for industrial workers and in the laying-out of mili- tary and naval camps and canton- ments; and our Government has already officially recognized the use- fulness of the landscape architect in such work. At the close of the war, the profession of landscape architec- ture in its civic aspects is almost cer- tain to receive an unprecedented impetus, with a corresponding demand for trained practitioners. — Harvard Reiiister. CATALOGUE RECEIVED T. C. Thurlow's Sons, Inc., West Newbury, Mass. — Descriptive Price List of Peonies, Iris, Phlox and other Choice Perennials. The Recognized Standard Insecticide. A spray remedy for green, black, wlilte fly, tlirips and soft scale. Quart, ¥1.00; Gallon, $3.50. FUNCINE For mildew, rust and other blights nffecf- ing flowers, fruits and vegetables. Quart. $1.00; Gallon, $2.60. VERMINE For eel worms, angle worms and other worms working in the soil. Quart, $1.00; Gallon. $3.00 SOLD BY DEALERS. Aphine Manufacturing Co. MADISON. N. J. F. 0. PIEflCE CO. 12 W. MOMWAir HEW YOIK Mastlca li elastic and tenacloaSj admits of expansion and contraction. Patty becomei hard and brittle. Broken glasg more easily removed without breaking of otber glaai ag occHrs with bard putty. Legti longer tban patty Easy to apply. Difficult and rejected cases spe- cially solicited. No misleading in- ducements made to secure business. Over 30 years' active practice. Ex- perienced personal, conscientious service. Write for terms. Address SIGGERS & SIGGERS PATENT LAWYERS Box 9, National Union Building Washlnitton, D. C. When Writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE NIKOTEEN For Spraying APHIS PUNK For Fumigating Ask Your Dealer tot It- NICOTINE MFG. CO ST. LOUIS The Florists Hall Asaootatton rate of In- saraDoe from Not. Ist, 1916 to Not. 1st, 1917 TPill be twenty cents per hundred ■qnare feet of single thick ^lass and eight cents per hundred sq nare feet of doable thick fflass. For partloalars, address. JOHN G. E8I4SB. Sec., Saddle BUer. N. J. July 27, 1918 HORTICULTURE m KROESCHELL BOILERS IF YOU NEED A BOILER IN A HURRY Telephone or Telegraph At Our Expense. SEND FOR CATALOG Kroeschell Bros. Co., 466 W. Erie St., Chicago n,LASS GREENHOUSES 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 oar load on a one day notice, and at Rock Bottom Prices. PARSHELSKY BROS. Inc. Johnson, Stewart and Varick Aves., Brooklyn, N. Y, DREER'S riORIST SPECIALTIES Nen Bruifl Nen StrU 'WVBRTON" HOSE Furnished in lengths up to 500 ft. without seam or joint. Tki H0:E fir tht FieRIST M-inch, per ft., iq c. Reel of 5006. " 18J6C. a Reels, looo ft. " i8 c. J^-inch, " 16 c. Reels, 500 ft., *' 15KC. Couplings furnished \\ith- oul Lhar;^e HENRY A. DREER 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. )reer'8 Peerlessi Glazing Points For Greenbooses Drive eaiy and true, becanso j both bevels are on the same i side. Can't twist and break the glass in Irivine. Galvan- ized and will not rust. No rights or lefts The Peerless Glazing Poin is patented. No others like it. Order from youidealej, 01 direct fiom tis. 1000,75c. postpaid. Samples free. , HENET A. DREER.I 714 Chestnut Street^ 9 Philadelphia. GREENHOUSES-ALL KINDS Put jour Greenhouse Problems up to ua Wi 10 inywheie In tht U. S. to sobmll plus md pilces Me€ropDlifai)Ma{erictl(Z 1297-1325 Flushing At.., Brooklyn. N. Y. Little Ads, That Bring Kin^ Big Returns 9mmD Little Ads. In onr CUMilfled Bayers* Dlreo- tory bring h\% retorns to both advertiser \Dythtnc wanted by florists, gardeners, park and cemetery superintendents, et«., can be sold throagh this medium. Uon't fall to read OTer these Ads. In iHSoe and yon may find one or more that will prove profltable to yov. NEW YORK. 1476 Broadway. BOSTON, 113 State Street. SCRANTON, 307 Irving Avenue. PHILADELPHIA, Harrison Bldg., 16th and Market Street*. Plant Propagation, Greenhouse and Nursery Practice By M. G. KAINS We have had many inquiries from time to time for a reliable and up-to-date book on plant propa- gation, but were always at a loss to find any pub- lication that we could recommend. The subject has been dealt with in fragmentary manner only in books that have come to our notice. So it is well that this new work has been issued, espec- ially as it is both comprehensive and practical, and it should meet with a ready sale among plantsmen, nurserymen and gardeners. There are nineteen chapters covering in detail topics of ger- mination and longevity of seeds, propagating by buds, layering, cuttings, grafting, etc., fruit tree stocks, scions, etc., and there are eight pages of condensed cultural instructions in tabulated form, covering annuals and perennials from seed, woody plants, evergreens, vines, bulbs and tubers, greenhouse and house plants, ferns, palms, water plants, orchids and cacti. The illustrations are numerous, comprising 213 figures and halftone plates. There are 322 pages well bound and on heavy paper, teeming with helpful information. It is a book which no cultivator can afford to do without. It is worth many times its price. Copies can be supplied from the oflSce of HORTICUL- TURE at publisher's price, $1.50. HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 147 Snmmer St., Boston, Mass. Principles and Practice of Pruning By M. G. KAINS Lecturer on Horticoltnre, Colnmbia Unirerglty Few practices in the handling of plants, especially fruit bearing plants, attract so much Interest as do those of pruning. The methods are so varied, the results so diverse, and the opinions of growers so apparently con- tradictory that this sabject Is always one of the most interesting, and the surest to hold attention and arouse discussion. Particularly during the last ten or fifteen years when the principles of plant physiology have been more and more satisfactorily applied to plant production and man- agement has interest settled in pruning. During the latter half of this time also more and more Investi- gations and tests have been conducted by experiment stations and other workers to test out methods and principles in the Interest of science and for the benefit of growers. The accomnlatlon of such new knowledge has become very considerable especially in the last de- cade, but it is necessarily so scattered that very few growers have access to It, hence the demand for a book, which shall present the really Important features of these Investigations as well as set forth the fundamental principles based upon the laws of plant growth. This volume Is lavishly Illustrated mainly by actual photographs of specimens which show good and bad practices. The author has spared neither time nor ex- pense In gathering his photographs, each one of which tells its story. After a few pages of introduction the author discusses Plant Physiology as related to pruning. A chapter takes up the Philosophy of Pruning, Itself a very In- teresting subject. Then follows a classification and clear discussion of Buds, very fully illustrated from life. How Wounds Heal Is an exceedingly Interesting chapter, as are also those on Prevention and Repair of Mechanical In- juries, Pruning Nursery Stock, Young Trees, Mature Trees and Odd Methods of Pruning and Training, Re- juvenating Neglected Trees and Practical Tree Surgery. ProfOBely lllnstrated. 400 pages. 6>4 z 8 lnche«. aoth. Net, J2.00. HO&TICITI.TUBE PUBLJSHCNO CO. 147 SoauBsr St., Bocton, Hm*. dG HORTICULTUEE July 27, 1918 LIGHT PINK 3SK5 Ill'RI'KK'S KAKIA' IvO VKI.INBSS. The color is wiiiti'. the entire llnwer hein;; suffused soft pink until it re;ieiies the eil^es, wliieli are lUstinetlv pieot I witli roso- pillk. '/• o7.., S .■;r>; o7,.. 51.35: "', lb., SS.-.5; 11)., .1il2..50 ;i.39- Bl KI'KK'S KARI.Y SHKET ISRI.AK. Coli.r a lovely shade : V^ m... s1.'>.t: oz., ¥2.01) DEEP PINK S.iM HUBl'KK'S K.VRLY ENCII ANTRKSS. .\ bri^'llt rose- pink, beeomin;? deeper toward the edpes of standard and winps, i^radually softeninj? in tone toward the eenter of tlie tlower. M: m'.. » .7.-.; oz., *!.;.->: '/, 11-.. *,S.7.'>: II... $14.50 3390 miRl'EE'S E.\RI,Y PINK BEAUTY. The eolor is sfift rose-pink on white gronnd. richer toward the ed^es. trradually softenintr in eolor as it reaidies the i-enter of standard anil wings. - .\wardeil rertitieate of Merit at the International Show. New York, March 20. lill.'i: the Spring Sliow of the rennsylvania Hortienltiiral Soeiety, Mareh 23, Wl.">, anil the .Vmeriean Sweet I'ea Society. San P'rancisco, .Tune '■>. UllC. when exhibited' as I'ordhook Countess. Vi o7.., ¥ ."5; oz., !|:i.35; ', ll>., .1«.75; lb., $12..50 ROSE PINK 3383 BliRI'KE'S EARLY' EMPRESS. This is a niagnilicent tiower of largest size. A most distinct and glorious shade of bright deep rose-pink. A solid color throughout, y, oz., Sl.(K): oz., $1.75; ' , lb., $6.00; lb., $30.00 CREAM PINK 3382 BllRPEE'S E.VRI.Y' D.WISREAK. The color, is a pleasing shade of rii-h rose-pink on cream ground, the color becoming deeper toward the edge of standard and wings. Very similar in color to Margaret Atlee. y, oz.. $ .75; Vj oz.. $1.25; oz., $2.00 3396a BllRPEE'S EARLY SINBURST. The color is a pleasing shade of rich pink, becoming lighter toward the base of standard and wings. The entire tiower is suffused with soft amber and salmon. Awarded Certificate of Merit at the International Show. New York, March 20, 1915. and the Pennsylvania Ilorticultural Society. March 23. 1915. when exhibited under the name of Earlv-flowering Mrs. Routzahn. M; OZ., $ .73; oz., $1.25; y, lb., $3.75; lb., $12.50 ROSE 3393 KORDHOOK ROSE. This lovely variety is a charm- ing shade of rosy carmine. .iV warded Certificate of Merit at the Tnternationai Show, New York, March 20. 1915, and at the Spring Show of the Pennsvlvania Horticultural Society, Philadelphia, March 23, 1915. % oz,, 5 .50; oz., $ .85; ", lb., $2.50; lb., $8.00 BLUE 3,380 BURPEE'S EARLY BLUE-BIRD. This is a charming shade of blue. Somewhat similar to Wedgwood but more of a true self, especially as the flower ages. Vi oz., $ .75; V: ox., $1.25; oz., $2.00 BURPEE'S SWEET PEAS NEW -WINTER FLOM^ERING SPENCERS The coal problem is one of great concern to the commercial florist, and there appears to be no alternative, except to produce such crops as can be grown with the smallest amount of heat. Sweet Peas can he successfully grown under con- ditions that would not allow production of other popular flowers. We recommend to our florist friends that they sow Sweet Peas under glass for a commercial win- ter crop. Sweet Peas are the logical paying crop for the coming winter. They may be grown with ver>' little heat. The BURPEE WINTER FLOWERING SPENCER SWEET PE.\S are the re-, suit of crosses made at Fordhook Farms during the past ten years, and are great advances in the various colors. The seed is all grown on our Floradale Farm, "The California Home of Sweet Peas." The greatest care is given to their produc- tion, and all stocks may be relied upon as being true to type and color. BURPEE'S SWEET PEAS during the past few- years have been awarded seven silver cups, six golil medals and innumerable certificates for new varieties. Thus clearly demonstrating the great superiority of the stocks that we offer. -WHITE 33».-> — BURPEE'S E.VRLY S.VNKEY'. This truly Tnaguiflcent white was awarded a special Silver Medal when exhibited at tlie great International Show in New York, March 20. 1915. also Certificate of Merit at the Spring Show of The Pennsylvania Ilorticultural Society. Philadelphia. March 23, 1915. Black seeded. >/4 oz,, 75c.; oz., $1.25; Vt lb-. $3.75: lb., $12..50. ;{;j!)(j — BURPEE'S E.VRLY' SNOWSTORM. We eons'drr this truly magnificent pure white variety to be the best of the white-seeded, carly-flowering Spencers yet in- troduced. The flowers are of great size and substance, beautifully waved, and are borne in great profusian. The stems are long, usually carrying three or four flowers which are well placed. Ml oz., $1.00; oz., $1.75; Vi lb., $6.00; lb., $'20.00. CREAM ,S381 — BURPEE'S E.4RLY CANARY' BIRD. This is a Splendid, rich, deep cream or primrose colored self. Awarded certifici'te of merit by the Pennsylvania Horti- cultural Society. March 23. 191.5. yj oz., 75c.; Vz oz., $1.25; oz., $2.00. 3391 — BURPEE'S PRIMROSE BEAUTY. An attractive and pleasing shade of deep jirimrosc. flushed with rose. Awarded Certificate of Merit at tlie Spring Exhibition of The rennsylvania Horticultural Society. Phihuh Iphia. March. 191.1. y. oz., 7!>c,; oz.,$l.'25; V, ib., $1.50; lb., $15.00. CRIMSON AND SCARLET 3:{X« BURPEE'S EARLY KINO. In color similar to King Kdward Spencer, h;tving all the characteristics of that fine variet.v. A glowing, rich, bright crimson. Awarded Certifi- ■ ate of Merit at the Internatimial Show, New York. March 2(1. 19111: the Pennsylvania Ilortiinltnral Society. Philadel- phia. March 2.3. 191.''>. also at the .\nnnal Exhibition of the American Sweet Pea Society. San Francisco. .Tune 9. 1910. y. oz., $ .75; oz., $1.25; Vt lb.. $3.75; lb., $12.50 3394 BURPEE'S ROSY MORN. The color is :l pleasing shade of rose with crimson-scarlet standard, while the im- mense flowers arc usually borne in fours on stiff, long stems, y. oz., $ .50; oz..'$ .H.'>: Vi lb., $2..50; lb., $8.00 LAVENDER. 3389 FOKOHOOK PINK. A distinct shade. of pink suf fused Willi laveniler throughout. TTnder artificial light it is particular-Iv pleasing. y. oz., $ ..50; oz., $ .85; '4 lb., $2.50; lb., $8.00 3,191a BURPEE'S E.ARLY' PRINCESS. Color, a lovely shade of soft lavender suffused mauve. A color in great de- mand. The flowers are most attractively fluted or waved. Similar in color to Asia Ohn, M: or... $1.00; oz., $1.75; Vt lb., $6.00; lb., $20.00 3399 Bl'RPEE'S E.VRLY' ZEPHYR. Similar in color to the old grandiflor.i Mrs. Higginson. It might be briefly de- scribed as a silvery blue self. - y, oz., $ .75; •/. oz., $1.25; oz., $2.00; Vi lb., $6.00 3392 Bl'RPEE'S E.ARLY' L.\VENDER KINC. A first-class lavender has been much wanted in this type, therefore we have great pleasure in offering the new Lavender King. This glorious new variety is a rich. true, deep lavender throughout. Similar in color to the summer-flowering va- rieties. Burpee's Orchid and R. F. Felton. Awarded Certifi- cate of Merit at the International Show, New York. March '20. 1915; the Pennsvlvania Horticultural Society. March 23. 1915. y- oz., $1.00; oz., $1.75; % lb., S6.0«; lb., $20.00 MAUVE 3388 BllRPEE'S EARLY' MAUVE BEAUTY'. Color a pleas- ing shade of rosy mauve. Charming under artificial light. Vi oz., $ .75: y- oz., $1.25; oz., $2.00 BICOLOR. 3398 Y.ARRAW.A. The color is a bright rose pink with a clear, creamy base. FIoradale-Grown Seed exclusively. oz., $ .75; Vi lb.. $2.40; lb., $8.00 .3,387 PORDHOOK PINK AND WHITE. This is the most popular color in early-flowering Sweet Peas. It is similar to the old Blanche Ferry, having a bright, rosy pink stand- ard with creamy "white wings, lightly suffused rose. Awarded Certificate of Merit at the International Show. New Y'ork. March 20. 1915r Spring Show of the Pennsylva- nia Horticultural Soeiet.v. Philadelphia, March 23. 1915. and the American Sweet Pea Society. San Franci.sco, June9. llllfi. oz., $1.00; 'i lb., $3,75: lb.. $12.00 PICOTEE EDGED .3384a BURPEE'S E.ARLY' EXQUISITE. The ground color is :i soft shade of primrose, the edge of the standard and wings being beautifully "picotecd" with deep rose-pink. A strong, robust grower, the large flowers are freely borne on long stiff stems usually in threes and fours. % oz., $ .75; M: oz.. ,$1.25; oz., $2.00 LiFRI »cl Gr^y^f* HORTICULTURE Vol. XXVIII AUGUST 3. 1918 No. 5 Lilium regale (myriophyllum) In tlie Italian Garden of H. T. Hayward, Esq., Franklin, Mass. Published Every Saturday at 147 Summer Street, Boston, Mass. Supscription $1.00 98 HOETICULTURE August 3, 1918 New Earljr-FIowering or Winter Blooming An entirely new and distinct strain of Pansies. The main advantage of these new Pansies over all hitherto existing Pansies is the extreme earliness of flowering and its unusual hardiness, which enables them to withstand quite severe Win- ters and to bloom right on into Summer. Sown at the same time as other Pansies, they begin flowering the early part of March or as soon as the snow is off the ground, many times having four or five large flowers to a plant, when_ all other Pansies are only showing buds. The flowers are large, well formed and fragrant. 14. WINTER SUN: Golden yellow, eye. 15. ICE KING: Silvery white, with eye. 16. CELESTIAL QUEEN: Light or sky blue. 17. CHARM OF MARCH: Dark velvety blue. 18. MIXED: The above foifr col- ors with other shades and variations. Each color separate or mixed. 500 seeds 25c. 1(¥M) seeds 40c. % oz. $1.10, 14 oz. $2.00. oz. $7.50. For description and prices of other Pansy seed send for price list. Julius R^^Hrs O^mpainy l=> I. A IM TS IVI E: IM Orchids, Conserratery Plants, Novelties, Begonias, Garden Perennials Finest Stock in America for Trade or Private Requirements RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY IF in need of RELIABLE NURSERY STOOC that is well grown, well dug and well packed Send to the BAY STATE NURSERIES WhoUMol* md Retail NORTH ABIAGTON, MA££. NEW CROP KENTIA SEEDS just arrived BELMOREANA AND FORSTERIANA WRITE FOR PRICES. STATING QUANTITY REQUIRED McHUTGHISON & CO., 95 Chambers St., New York Let Us Quote You on CALLA ELLIOTTIANA IRIS, LILIUMS, PAEONIES, ETC. For Fall Delivery JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, Inc. Flowerfield, L. I., N. Y. BOBBINK ft ATKINS NURSERYMEN. FLORISTS. PLANTERS RUTHERFORD. NEW JERSEY We are subscribers to tbe NurHer.viiien*s Fund for JIarket I>eveloi>ment. hNo "Say It With Flowers" I'liblieity <'am|tai;;n. HONEYSUCKLE Pot grown 6-in at $25 per 100 Euonymus Radicans Variegated Pot grown 4-in at $15 per 100 A.. ■ IVIIi_L.ER JAMAICA, N. Y. When Writing to Advertisers Please ■Mention HORTICULTURE HOLLAND NURSERIES BEST HARDT RHODODENDRONS, AZALEAS, CONIFERS, CUEMATIB, H. P. ROSES, SHRUBS AND HER- BACEOUS PLANTS. PnillVrDKrOlf us Hm street Weibmlien Heights • UUnLnnLnn, p. O no l Moboten.N J. NURSERY STOCK I riiit and Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, Snmll Fruits, flcmatis. Everereens and Kost's. W. & T. SMITH company! Geuva, N. Y. Wi' arc (Jiiliscriliers to the Xurseryiiifn's Fiiiiil fur Murket Develoiniient THE HORTICULTURAL CATALOG A MONTHLY MA(;\ZINF, HIK WESTERN NURSERYMEN FLORISTS, SEEDSMEN < onlaiiis alphabftical lis|iitt-s ol a\ailiihle surpluM stuek. viv. .111.00 i»er year, Foreif>:n $1.50 THE HORTICULTURAL CATALOG I.OS \N(iKI.KS ( AMIOKM \ FREESIAS FISHER'S PURITY Catiroriiia Urowu % IN. TO % IN., LARGE % IN. TO % IN., MAMMOTH % IN. AND UP, JUMBO GALLAS Grown in Califoruiu Sainly Soil. Not overforced g:reeuhoiise bulbs. l'/2 I^. TO 2 IN., WHITE lOnO per case LILIUM GIGANTEUM AM) MUI-Tli'LDKl'M FKOM COLD STORAGE, NEW YORK AND CHICAGO Writ« for Prices McHUTCHISON & CO. 95 Chambers St., New York Specialists in Specimen Slock for Landscape Work Hardy Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Boxwoods, HoUies and a Complete Line of Coniferous Evergreens. WRITE FOR PRICES Cottage Gardeiu Nivserict, Inc. EUREKA CALIFORNIA HIU'S EVERGREBIS BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY Small, medium and large sizes supplied Price list now ready THE D. HILL Nt^RSERY CO. Evergreen Specialists. Largest Growers in America BOX 416, DUNDEE, ILL. CHARLES H. TOTTY CHRYSANTHEIVIUIVIS IVIA.^ISOIV, r*i .1. REIRIM S UeiK-h j?rown stock re:uly for six ;iinl oijybt iiH'h ]jotM— prico ;i5c. ;iinl HOc.^ — varieties ISOSTONS, ROOSEVELTS. WHITMANII and TEODV, .IK. H. H. BARROWS, Whitman, Mass. A. N. Pierson, Inc. CROMWELL, CONN. Bedding Plants and Roses When Writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE August 3, 1918 HORTICULTURE 99 GEIRAIMILJIVIS KvcryljDdy's tioxver. Always in pl.ico wherever a blooming plant can be used. The (ieraniiiin is a blooming plant for everybody, everyday in the year, and everybody knows it. We have them for immediate shipment and are booking >t Co., J. N Ill C li i 1 d s. .1 o b n Lewis 98 Conard \- Jones Co lOS Cooke, Geo. II... 110 Cowee, W. .7 114 Ciittapce (Jardens Nurseries !1S Dards 110 Dreer, H. A 11!) nunlop. .lohn 11.111 Dysart, i; 11-2 Edwards FoldiUi? Box Co 11-2 Esler, .T. (i 110 Eyres Ill Fa rq 11 liar, K. & J. Co 100 Fi>ril. M. C 114 Ford. W. P 114 Fottler. Fiske, Kawsoii Co. . . .100 Froment, H. E..114 Frost, Chas OS Calvin. Thos. F..in D V Page Gasser Co., .T. M.lll Graham & Son, A Ill Grev. Tbos. .T. Co. 100 Gude P.ros. Co... 110 Hail Association. 11!) Hart. Geo. B 112 Hews & Co., A. H US Hill Co.. E. G...112 Hill. D. Nursery Co !)S II o Hand Nur- series OS Holm & Olson... Ill H o r t i c u Itural Catalog 98 Irwin, n. J 100 .Johnston Bros. ..110 Kasting, W. F. Co 112 Keller Sons, J. B.lll KelWay & .Son. .lOQ Kerr the Florist. Ill Kervan Co 114 King Construe- tion Co 120 Kncdile Bros Ill Pag Kottmiller 110 Kroesehell Bros. 120 Kuebler, W. H..114 Lager & Hurrell. !)9 Lange, H. F. Co. Ill Lemon Oil Co... 11!) Leonard .Seed Co. 100 McConnell, Alex. 11(1 McHutchison & Co !)S-10S Marshall, W. E. & Co 100 Meehan. Chas. E.112 Metropolitan Ma- terial Co 120 Michell, H. F. Co. 100 Michigan Cut Flower Ex 112 Miller, A. L 98 Murray, Samuel. 110 Nicotine Mfg. Co.llO Niessen, Leo Co. 112 Ouwerkerk, P... 98 Palmer. W. J. & Son Ill Park Floral Co.. Ill Parshelsky Bros. 120 Peun the Florist.llO IS E fR) Page Pennock, S. S. Co IK! Pierce Co., F. O.IUI Pierson, A. N... 98 Pierson, F. R...111 Pulverized Ma- nure Co 11!* Kandall's Flower Shop Ill Reed & Keller. . .114 Keidel & Meyer. 11 4 Held. Edw 112 Robinson. Henry M. Co 114 Itidpin.son, H. M. & Co 112 Roehrs, J. Co... !)S Roland, Thomas. Ill Rosery, The 110 Schling, Max 110 Schwake, Chas. Co 09 Sekenger, Adam. 110 Sheridan, W. F..114 Siebreeht, Geo. C.lil Siggers & Sig- gers 119 Skidelaky, S. S. \- Co 100 Page Smith, P. J Ill Smith. W. & T. Nursery Co.>. . 98 Smith & Fetters.lll Smyth, Wm. J.. Ill Stumpp, G. E. M.llO Stunipp & Walter Co 109 Thorburn. .T. M. & Co lOS Totty, Chas. H.. 98 United Cut Flow- er Co 114 Vincent. R., Jr., & Sons Co 99 Wants, For Sale, etc US Warburton Ill Ward. R. M. & Co 99 Weber. F. C HI Woodruff. S. D. & Sons 100 Young. A. L 114 Young. John 114 Young Thos., Jr. !)0 Young & Nugent.UO Zech & Maun 112 Zinn, Julius A.. .111 BOOM YOUR BUSINESS by advertiilng your goods In the Publicity among the kind of readers reached by this paper is THE SORT OF PUBLI- CITY THAT PAYS. 100 HOETICULTURE August 3, 1918 MICHELL'S BULBS OXALIS BULBS (Large Size) Exopllent for pot culture. Doz. 100 1000 (Jrand Uucbogs, white. .$0.23 $1.20 $10.00 pink... 2S, l.'.T. 10.00 lavender .25 1.25 10.00 yellow. .25 1.25 10.00 IS e r 111 u d a Buttercup, yellow 25 1.40 12.00 PURITY FREESIA BULBS (True) Doz. 100 1000 First size $0.20 $1.25 $10.00 Mammoth 25 1.75 15.00 Monster 45 2.75 25.00 Jumbo 60 4.00 35.00 HEADQUABTERS FOB ASPARAGUS PLVMOSUS NANUS 1,000 Seeds, $3.50 10,000 Seeds, $30.00 5,000 Seeds, 15.50 35,000 Seeds. 72.50 Also all other seasonable Seeds, Balbs and Supplies Send for New Wholesale Price List if you haven't a copy. MICHELL'S SEED HOUSE 518 Market St., Philadelphia Lilium Candidum Amaryllis, Callas Cold Storage Lilies Write u« for price AMERICAN BULB CO. 179 W. Wabash At*. OHIOAOO, 'i»- 106 West 28th St., NEW TORK CHOICE FLORISTS' FLOWER SEEDS Asparagus Flumosus Nanus — 1000 seeds, $3.50; 5000 Seeds, $16.00. .Vsparagus Sprengeri — 1000 Seedw, $1.00. !Salvia UonHre — V& oz., 50c.; 1 oz., $^.00. Salvia Zurich — V& oz., 75c.; 1 oz., $4.00. Stocks Beauty of Nice, 75% Double Flowers — Sliell Fink, Bright Pink, Purple, White — Tr. Fkt., $1.00; % oz., $3.00; 1 oz., $5.00. Snapdragon, Petunias, Verbenas, et«. SEND FOR CATALOGUE. Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA BLUE LIST OF WHOLESALE PRICES MAILED ONLY TO THOSE WHO PLANT FOR PROFIT LILIUM GIGANTEUTT 7/9 (300 per case).... $60.00 per thousand 8/10 (225 per case).... 80.00 " !t/10 (200 per case) 100.00 " Complete List of Florists' Choice Seeds. A postal card will bring our ^-atalogue. S. S. SKIDELSKY & CO. 1004 Lincoln Bldg.. PHILADELPHI.'V. PA. | SEEDS FOB SUMMER SOWING ANTIRRHINUM Giant White, Giant Yellow, Giant Red, 1-4 oz. 50c CALENDULA Orange King, Lemon Queen, per oz, 40c LARKSPUR INVINCIBLE RoBy-acarlet, 1-4 oz. 30c Pink, 1-4 oz. 20c White, 1-4 oz. 20c STOCK GIANT TEN WEEK White, Pink, Light Blue, Dark Blue, 1-8 oz. 85c MIGNONETTE Farquhar's Universal, 1-16 oz. $2.00; 1-8 oz. $4.00 R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., 'mII's" OIMAFRD'S and ;rvi< FOR SALE BY LEONARD SEED COMPANY, Chicago, III. BURNETT BROTHERS Importers and Growers of SEEDS, BULBS, PLANTS, &c. 98 Cbambirs Stmt Niw Yark THOMAS J. GREY COMPANY SEEDS. BULBS AND IMPLEMENTS WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. Reselected Strains in Seeds. Improved styles in Implements Catalogue' upon application. 16 So. Market Street IM. IVIA.SS. LILIUM GIGANTEUM New Crop Now On Hand For immediate or future delivery prices quoted on application. JOSEPH BRECK & SONS' CORP 47-54 North Market St., Boston, Mass. GARDEN SEED BEET, CARROT, PARSNIP. RADISH and UARDEN PEA SEED in variety; also other items of the short crop of this past season as weli as a full line of Garden Seeds, will be quoted you upon application to S. D. WOODRUFF & SONS 82 Der St., NEW YORK and ORANGE, CONN KELWAY & SON SPECIALIZE IN SEEDS (personally selected strains) WHOLESALE ONLY Write for Special Prices, Spot or Forward Only Address, LANGPORT, Eng. W. E. MARSHALL & CO. SEEDS, PLANTS AND BULBS Horticultural Sundries 166 W. 23rd St., NEW YORK J. BOLGIANO & SON Careful Seed Growers and Seed Distribu- tors for One Hundred Years WRITE FOR OUR 191B SPECIAL CATALOGUE To Market Omrdeners &nd Florist* Pratt and Light Sts., BALTIMORE, MD. In Writing to Advertisers {(indly mention Horticulture August 3, 1918 HORTICULTURE 101 Sports Iris in a garden which has been prepared as directed in this letter is sure to sport, and that is one reason why the land was made so rich. The present arrangement of the parts of an iris flower of the type with erect seg- ments to the perianth is so perfectly beautiful, it can- not be improved. If therefore the sport results in any change in the position or number of the parts of the perianth, using this term in its strict sense, it should be discarded. Some kinds of iris have a considerable tendency to thus sport, and where the ovary shows signs of having more than three divisions, and there are more than three stigmas it is possible to get a new type with more segments to the perianth, and at length to get this type to breed true. In my garden this has been true more frequently with the form named Kharput than with any other, I imagine, therefore that this variety is in what de Vries calls the mutating stage, or is brought to this condition by high cultivation; a muta- tion plant is one that gets ehil(]ren that differ in more than one feature from the type and breeds true. The Third Step consists of writing on a painted wooden label, the date, the names of the parents, or a sign to indicate this, and the number the flower is to have in the record book. Then attach the label to that particular flower, and make the record. Before leaving the flower, strip back the bud sheatli — B S — Figure 5 — to prevent the water it will hold after a rain from injuring the developing seed pod. Then pass on, leaving the fourth operation to the plant. The Fourth Operation This you delegate to the flower. Soon after a vigor- ous pollen grain touches the sensitive surface of a stigma it begins to develop a tube which, lengthening, grows down through the tissue of the stigma until it reaches an ovule — shown in Figure 3 — as one of the Avhite dots in the ovary 0. The end of the tube then opens and out come two bodies, the sperms, one of which xmites with one part of the ovule and the other with another. This is the double fertilization of which you can find an account in the recent books on botany. When complete a new individual has arisen. In the case of a cross between plants having differences, the plant when developed will have some of the characteris- tics of each parent and the abihty to transmit these, tbough not always in the same combinations. Generally, with the common garden iris tlie results will be differ- ent from what you expected. Years ago I bought Pallida speciosa. From its name you would have thought it was surely the type of a true botanical spe- cies. Would you not have supposed Pallida Dalmatica was a true species from Dalmatia, and PaUida Austra- lis a true species from Austraha? In my garden they were not any of them true botanical species, as they did not breed true when protected from Vicinists, that is other varieties of iris. Beside Pallida, iris comes to us under such apparently species names as Junonia (an- other name at one time for Pallida), Sambucina, Jac- quiniana, Trojana, Cypriana, causing the beginner to suppose that if he raises seed from these he will get plants like the parent ; but if his results are like mine he will get a series of severe jolts. They will show him what a long and at times weary journey must be taken to learn iris genealogv'. Yet this must be pursued to the end before crossing can be on a scientific basis. Science is only a technical name for the collected re- sults of accurate observations, and we gardeners become scientific men as soon as we observe accurately A Typical French Iris In Figure 1 is shown a Lily of France of the form we should strive to reach and perpetuate. It belongs to a group to which I have given the name Athena. The flower resembles that of Pallida Dalmatica, but the last trace of purple that injured the drooping seg- ments of this flower has been nred out leaving the whole flower a clear uniform pale lavender blue, the Bleu Lavande, Xo. 204 of the Repertoire de Couleurs of the Societe des Francaise des Chrysanthemistes ; though the shade is lighter than No. one. The flowers are nearer together than in Dalmatica, making the stalk more impressive. Like most of the other species de- scribed in papers classifying iris, this group does not form a true botanical species. The name was chosen to represent a new horticultural group, and used with this understanding is convenient. 10-.' H 0 E T I C U L T U E E August 3, 1918 Time Between Pollination and Fertilization This period differs greatly in plant species from a few hours to many months. In the French iris, in warm sunny weather it is thirty-six hours in my location — New Hampshire, latitude 4-1 N., elevation 1100 feet. In forty-eight hours the stigmas will have wilted to the state in Figiire-7-at-A-, in six days to that at-B-, in seven days to that at-C-. In nine days the develop- ing ovary will begin to look like a seed pod, as shown at D^ in the same\ figure. Go over the rows every morn- ing, cutting off the stigmas that have reached the con- dition B-, at the level of the stumps of the perianth se.gment. The object is to prevent dew or rain from injuring the developing seed-pods, as they will often do if allowed to remain in contact, ^^'lieu the dried stumps of the sections of the jierianth have reached the state at -D- cut them off at the dotted line in the figure. Don't pollinate iris flowei's when wet with rain or dew, or when rain seems near. Avoid pollinating in intensely hot weather, for then the stigmas wilt so quickly the pollen tubes do not reach the ovules. Again, a very wet season may cause a total failure. This happened to me in 1915. Out of several thousands of crossings no satisfactory seeds were saved. Of course there may have been other causes that were overlooked, but pre- vious wet seasons had suggested (lam])ness as the chief cause of failure. Bagging the Crossed Flowers In directions for hybridizing you will find statements showing the necessity of keeping the crossed flowers in paper bags. They are an awful nuisance with iris and with this flower not absolutely necessary. Better cross so many flowers, the eases of accidental contamination will nut seriously affect the records. What Proportion of Pollinations Will Succeed Tliis question C(.)uld only Itc answered by a dreary lot of statistics, as uninteresting as Homer's catalogue of ships or ^\^^itman■s list of occupations in Leaves of Grass. Moreover, the results of one man's work might differ widely from another with climate and other fac- tors. What may well be written is that some crosses are more successful in my locality than others. As an example, Kochii is named. Desiring to get its mag- nificent color in a tall, large flowering plant, it was crossed several times with some of the finest strong growing kinds, including some very vigorous hybrids raised here. One year fifty fine seed pods formed, but they were later found to be hollow shams, containing not one good seed. In other years the results were no better. Purple King looks like a Kochii hybrid, but as it lias lost the deep tint, it has been cast out of my garden. We need a tall growing large flowered iris, the color of Kochii; another with the upright segments whrte and the falls like Kochii ; and another with tiie colors reversed. Who will breed it for us? Tarn worth, N. H. 7 V i- 1 t^^^w 1^0 UUv6 {To he continued) ^^^, August 3, 1918 HORTICULTUEE Rose Growing Under Glass CONDUCTED BY Questions bv our readers in line witli any of tlie topics pre- sented on tliis page will he cordially received and promptly answered by Mr. Ruzicka. Such communications should invariably be addressed to the office of HORTICULTURE. Fumigation ],(i. press companies for lost sliipments. These companies have had a most elaborate system of procrastination, apparently with a view to discourage claimants in the pursuit of their just claims, and the payment of which has often been put off by means of repeated dilatory tactics for many months and in some instances years. Should not this whole mat- ter be taken up at the coming S. A. F. convention and our legislative committee directed to take necessary action in the matter? A HORTICULTUEE SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS THE PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN. The Secretary arrived in Portland. Ore., escorted from Tacoma, Wash., by J. B. Pilkington, a prominent mem- ber of the Portland Floral Society. AtthouL;h his hour of arrival was near to midnight, James Forbes, represent- ing the Portland craft, was at the station to meet him and conducted him to his hotel. Next day he was, under good guardianship, introduced to the florist trade of Portland and vicinity, among whom he secured a number of new members for the Society, and some substantial subscriptions to the Publicity Fund; several who had al- ready subscribed doubled their sub- scriptions. He feels deeply indebted to the Portland florists for many courtesies extended, particularly to Mr. Forbes — who, without encroach- ment upon travel time, was especially interested in seeing that the visitor had the opportunity to view the great Columbia Highway, the Park System, shipyards and other local places of in- terest— E. J. Steele, president of the Portland Floral Society, A. J. Clarke and J. B. Pilkington. The Portland Floral Society is a very-much-alive or- ganization, and held a special meeting to welccnie the Secretary, at which about fifty were present, who evinced keen interest in the campaign, and in the work of the Society. A most en- joyable banquet was served in a man- ner typical of the hosts, whose open- hearted welcome the Secretary will long remember. From Portland he journeyed to San Francisco, again under the care of Mr. Pilkington. who probably was expected to see his charge safely out of Oregon. In San Francisco the Secretary re- ceived many courtesies at the hands of S. A. F. Director Angelo Rossi, who was anxious that the visitor should meet with as much success as possible in our old Convention City. To Hans Plath. Daniel MacRorie and Eric James he desires to express hearty thanks for assistance given him, par- ticularly in journeying to surrounding towns. Interest in the campaign ap- peared to be quite lively in San Fran- cisco, and some good contributions to the Campaign Fund resulted. Tlie time is drawing near when a general report covering the Publicity Campaign and the Campaign Fund must be made. A whole afternoon has been set apart in the St. Louis Con- vention Program for a discussion of publicity work, and the attendance promises to be large. At this time the subscription records will be presented, and all who have "done their bit" will share in the honor of having their as- sistance eulogized by an assembly which will be composed of men promi- nent in all branches of the trade. Mr. Nonscriber: Can you, should you, allow your name to be absent from this roll of honor? Just think over the matter in the week to come. There is time yet for you to help swing this Campaign Fund over the point set for it before the date of meet- ing, and with your assistance the good work already accomplished may be continued over a period which, with- out the lieneflt assuredly to result, it might be hard for our industry to bridge. Never was publicity for flow- ers more needed — never could your support be more timely than now. Th following additional subscrip- tions are recorded: Annually for Four Years — Columbia Floral Co.. Butte, Mont., $15; Sylvester Hansen. Butte, Mont., $5; Peters & Son, Hillyard, Wash., $5; P. Seavey & Son, Spo- kane. Wash.. $5; Hollywood Gardens, Seat- tle. Wash., $25; Woodlawn Flower Shop, Seattle, Wash., $25; Rasaia Bros., Seattle. Wash.. $25: Geo. H. Berke. Atlantic Citv. N. J.. $10: Max M. Smith. Porthuid, Ore., $15; Wiedemann Bros., Milwaukee, Ore., $5; B. Juerjens, Peoria, 111.. $20; MacRorie- McLaren Co., San Francisco. Cal., $50; Pel- icano, Rossi & Co.. San Francisco, Cal.. .$.50; Podesta & Baldocchi, San Francisco, Cal., $,->n: H. M. Sanborn Co., Oakland. Cal., $25; Francis Floral Co.. San Francisco, Cal., $25; B. M. Joseph, San Francisco, Cal., .$25; Ferrari Bros.. San Francisco. Cal.. $25; H. Platb. San Francisco, Cal., $25; E. James, Oakland, Cal., .$25; C. Kooyman. San Francisco, Cal., $25; J. B. Boland, San Francisco, Cal., $10; Theodore Yakes, Oak- land, Cal., $10; Enomoto & Co.. San Fran- cisco, Cal.. $10; Laurence M. Lalanne, San Francisco. Cal.. $10; John Olsen, San Fran- cisco, Cal., $10; F. C. Jaeger & Son, San Francisco, Cal., $10; Wm. Macdonald, Oak- land, Cal., $10; Thorsted Floral Co., Oak- land, Cal., $10; Jiilius Eppstein, San Fran- cisco, Cal.. $10; H. A. Avansono, San Fran- cisco, Cal., $10; Herman Bevin, San Fran- cisco, Cal., $10; Clarke Bros.. Oakland, Cal.. $5; Richard Dinucci, San Francisco, Cal.. $5; E. Lombard!, Anchor Floral Co., San Francisco. Cal., $5; Domenico Mulinori, San Francisco, Cal., .IS; Arthur Taylor. Koonton. X. J.. $5: Floral City Nursery. San Mateo. Cal.. .?20; Art Floral Co., Ssin Francisco. Cal.. $2.5. Second Subscription — Steele's Pansv Gar- dens. Portland, Ore.. $10; Martin & Forbes Co.. Portland, Ore., $.50; Wilson-Grout-Gehr Co.. Portland, Ore.. $5; Niklas & Son, Port- land. Ore.. $10; Clarke & Son, Portland. Ore.. .$25; Tonseth Floral Co.. Portland. Ore.. .$10; The Swiss Floral Co.. Portland. Ore. iX years). $:30. Total. .$.SOfl.OO. Previously reported from all sources. .$:!?. 5:58. 7.5. Grand total. $:iJ!.:!SS.75. John Youkg. Secy. 1170 Broadway. New York. THE ST. LOUIS CONVENTION AU- GUST 20, 21 AND 22 The Program The program for the Wednesday afternoon session, August 21, has been amended to read as follows: 2.011 p. m. Report of Committee on Publicity, by Henry Penn, Chairman. Report of the Publicity Finance Comit- tee, by George Asmus, Chairman. Report ot the Promotion Bureau, by Secretary John Young. Discussion. Address, — "Publicity", by Major P. F. O'Keefe, Boston, Mass. Under this arrangement, all matters concerning the Publicity Campaign will be taken up at one session, the whole afternoon being devoted to this very important subject. I THE TRADE EXHIBITION That the Trade Exhibition will again be an important feature of the annual Convention is now practically assured. While exhibitors located at a distance have been forced to consider serious- ly present conditions of freight trans- portation, the situation in this respect is sufficiently improved to remove doubt as to the possibility of arrivals on time for the Convention dates. The attention of exhibitors wishing to have novelties or improved devices passed upon by the judges is direct- ed to Rule X, which is as follows: Awards; Exhibitors showing nov- elties or other improved devices which they wish to have examined by the Judges for such special notice or award as they are deemed worthy of, shall make an itemized voucher there- of with the Secretary in advance. Firms or corporations desiring their exhibits considered for award, must state the name of a member of the firm or company who is a member of the Society. In case any article or device has received an award at a previous S. A. F. exhibition, award shall cover subsequent improvements only. No award will be made covering the quality of seeds, fertilizers, plants and other articles of such a nature on which an intelligent opinion cannot be had without a practical test. None but flower pots conforming to the So- ciety's standards will be considered for award by the Judges. Xo award will be made to exhibitors who are not members of the S. A. F. & O. H. The following additions to the list ot exhibitors have been made: Robert Craig Co.. Philadelphia. Pa.; Schloss Bros.. Ribbon. Inc.. New York: Ickes-Braun Mill Co.. Chicago. 111.; Cot- tage Oardens Nurseries, Inc.. Eureka, Cal. The exhibit of the Cottage Gardens 106 HORTICULTURE August 3, 1918 Nurseries Co., which will comprise a collection of home grown bulbs, is di- rected by Mr. Chas. W. Ward, presi- dent of the Company, to be sold at auction for the benefit of the S. A. F. Red Cross Donation. DEPARTMENT OF PLANT REGIS- TRATION Public notice is hereby given that the E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind., submits for registration the following new Roses: Rose Premier — seedling of Ophelia X Mrs. Chas. Russell; color deep pure rose; very large in bloom; splendid forcing qualities; a "big Rose" in every way; exceptionally free bloomer. Rose Victor — seedling of Ophelia X Killarney Brilliant; type of Killarney Brilliant; very free; large in growth and bloom. Rose Golden Rule— seedling of Ophelia X Sunburst; a yellow Rose, much like Ophelia in growth; good color; excellent forcing qualities; very free in growth and bloom. Rose Mme. Butterfly— A highly col- ored sport of Ophelia. Any person objecting to these regis- trations, or to the use of the proposed names is requested to communicate with secretary at once. Failing to re- ceive objections to the registrations, the same will be made three weeks from this date. John Young, Secy. July 27, 1918; 1170 Broadway, New York, N. Y. S. A. F .& 0. H. CONVENTION EN- TERTAINMENT. Our convention this year it is true should and will have more and longer business sessions than any convention we have ever had and it is the fore- most idea in the mind of every mem- ber of the S. A. F. & 0. H. in this locality to help in every way possible to impress everyone that the meetings should be well attended. However, we felt that a convention is not complete unless there is just a bit of entertain- n>ent in some form, but on account of the time being so well taken up on the three convention days, it behooves us to ask all of our visitors to stay over the fourth day, Friday, Aug. 23rd, and have one day of entertainment, not an elaborate program, but a pleasant day with entertainment fitting and in keep- ing with the present conditions. We aim to adhere to the warnings of the officers of our society and ask every member to attend each meeting session, this will have a tendency to stimulate attendance for future con- ventions and will show that we are deeply interested and appreciate the work accomplished by our officers and directors in the past year. It is of im- portance to every florist to know and acquaini himself with the great work being performed by the S. A. F. & 0. H. All of the ladies are invited to at- tend, even though the three conven- tion days are busy and occupied days for the men, the ladies will be looked after by our local folks and we might add that St. Louis offers a great variety of sight-seeing, many points of interest for any sort of an inclina- tion or temperament. We further add that on the evening of the third convention day, Thursday, Aug. 22, the Missouri Botanical Gar- den will entertain all members and ladies of the S. A. F. & O. H. in the former's gardens. We once more ask all visitors to stay over for the fourth day and take advantage of the opportunity to see everybody, to have that long wished for talk with somebody, in short, enjoy one day after three days of strenuous business meetings. This will put you into that (Gee, but the Boss must have had a great time at the convention) spirit, when you return home. It's really the after effects of anything we do that counts. We want you to carry away from St. Louis an impression that will be a pleasant memory to you and a credit to our city. We welcome you. Entertainment Committee, Fr-^nk a. Winuler, Chairman. JUST GONE FISHING. Lorimer said some time ago, "Say less than the other fellow and listen more than you talk, for when a man is listening he isn't telling on himself and he is flattering the fellow who is." Well, since our Publicity Campaign has started I am sure that I've talked considerably about National Cam- pai.gns, but now for the next four weeks me and mine hike to our hole on the shore of Belgrade Lakes for a solid month of quietness, fishing and soliloquy. Mine has indeed been a pleasant and interesting task and as I sit fishing (without catching fish) will have am- ple time to consider the fulfillment of several plans in mind for next Fall's campaign, and as we all like a little flattery, will get mine by listening to others, for the rest of the summer and saying nothing for iniblication in the interval. So that the little squib which our kind editor has inserted weekly will cease until we are home- ward bound heavily laden with fish and the hope that Publicity has not gone to seed because of our interest in so fine a work as this our first cam- paign. With kindest wishes to all for a most pleasant vacation. Very sincerely yours. Henry Penn, Chairman. P. S. — I want to take this opportun- ity of thanking, on behalf of our Puli- licity Committee, all those who have up to date sent in contributions. A GOOD RHODODENDRON. To a Rhododendron which is growing in Mr. Hunnewell's garden at Wellesley the name of Glennyi has been given. This name is probably not correct, at least it is not found in the catalogues of garden Rhodendrons. There was once, however, in England a Mr. Glenny who raised hybrid Rhododen- drons, for on the 5th of February, 1838, at a meeting of the Royal Horti- cultural Society in London, "Mr. George Glenny exhibited a Rhododen- dron said to have been raised l)y him- self from seed. It did not appear different from a variety raised some years since by Mr. Waterer, of Knap- hill, and called in the gardens R. pul- cherrimum. It is said to have been a hybrid between R. arhoreum and R. caucasicum, and was raised at Knap- hill in 1832; it has pink flowers." The plant in Mr. Hunnewell's garden is evidently a hybrid of R. cauvasi- viim, and has been growing there tor fully fifty years. The original speci- mens were certainly imported from England and are now round-topped bushes about six feet high. For at least thirty years they never suffered from heat or cold and have never failed to bloom freely. The leaves show the influence of R. catawbicnse but the size of the flower-clusters and the size of the white flowers, which are a good deal like those of R. Boule de Xeige, point to R. caucasicum . The early flowers, for this Is one of the earliest of the hardy Rhododendrons to flower in this climate, show too the caucasicum influence. But whatever name it should bear and whatever its parentage this Rhododendron is a val- uable plant, for it is certainly one of the hardiest hybrid Rhododendrons which have been planted in this coun- try. There are only small plants in the Arboretum Collection where it has not yet flowered. — Arnold Arboretum Bulletin. . i August 3. 1918 HORTICULTURE 107 Trees Worthy of General Planting in Northeastern States Extracts from the ArnnM Arboretiiin Bnlletiu. Popuhis Mujimowiczii is a native of eastern Siberia, eastern Saghalin and northern Japan. It is the larg- est tree of eastern Siberia where it sometimes grows eighty feet high with a trunk six feet in diameter and a broad head of massive spreading branches. They have never been at- tacked by borers which make the cultivation of the Balsam Poplars and some of the Cottonwoods so diffi- cult and unsatisfactory, and their leaves apparently have no attraction for leaf-eating caterpillars. Populus Maximowiczil is not only the hand- somest and most satisfactory tree in the Poplar Collection but it is one of the few large exotic trees with deciduous leaves which can be recom- mended for general planting in the northern states. For the list of such trees is a short one. It includes the Gingko, which stands alone in its class and is one of the great trees of the world. Pseudolarix is another Chinese tree which is alone in its class and, although discovered only seventy years ago, it has been long enough in this country to show that it is perfectly able to adapt itself to the Massachu- setts climate. The European Larch, although less picturesque than the Larch of northeastern North America, is a larger and more valuable tree, and the experience with it in New- England shows that it is a tree which can be depended on to grow here rapidly to a large size. The two Silver Poplars of Europe (Populus (iJba and P. canescens) flourish in the United States where they have grown to a large size and are as much at home as they are in their native countries. The Silver Poplar of northern China (P. tomen- iosa) is one of the handsomest of all Poplar-trees. It has grown well in the Arboretum but it is too soon to form an opinion of its value in this country. Two European Willows, Salix alha and S. fragilis. and some of their varieties, have become com- pletely naturalized in the north- eastern states where they grow as large or even larger than in Europe and are important additions to the North American silva. The Chinese Weeping Willow (S. hahylonUa) is not always perfectly hardy in Jlassa- chusetts, but further south is valued as an ornamental tree. Cercidiphyllum is the largest de- ciduous-leaved tree of Japan, and al- though it was introduced into the United States only forty years ago it gives promise of becoming a perman- ent addition to the trees of the larg- est size which can be successfully grown here. The Chinese White Mul- berry (ilorus alba) is a larger and hardier tree than the Mulberry-tree of the eastern states, and is perfectly at home here. Probably the most gen- erally useful, however, of the large deciduous-leaved trees which have been brought into the northern states is the Ailanthus of northern China which must have been growing here for nearly a century. It grows rapidly and is perfectly hardy, and it can re- sist the heat, drought and dryness which trees have to suffer in our cities better than any other tree with the exception, perhaps, of some of the Poplars. All foreign Oaks which can be in- duced to live here are proper inhabi- tants of the Arboretum where they are needed for study and public dis- play, but for general planting the Oaks of other countries will never be used in New England in preference to the native species. Of all the Elm- trees of the world not one equals in grace and beauty the White Elm of eastern North America (Vlinus ameri- cana). It is a true lover of the coun- try, however. Moved to the city it soon languishes, for it resents city conditions of overdrained soil, smoke and bad air. One of the so-called Eng- lish Elms is better able to thrive in cities where the American Elm falls, and in Boston and Its suburbs the English tree has been growing for more than a century and has proved itself valuable. None of the exotic - Ash-trees are really valuable here. In the eastern United States no Ash is as good as the American White Ash (Fraj-inus amerirana) for the decora- tion of parks and roadsides and the production of timber. European Birch- trees grew well in the northern states until they were attacked by a borer which destroyed them by thousands. The slender drooping branches of Betula pendula make it an interesting and attractive object but it is not as handsome a tree as the native Canoe Birch (Betula papyrifera) which is the handsomest of the white-barked Birches and in one of Its forms ex- ceeds all other Birch-trees in size. Betula Maximoiviczii with pinkish tark, and a native of northern Japan, is, however, a handsomer tree than the Canoe Birch. The pale gray bark of the trunk and branches of the American Beech makes It in winter the most beautiful of all Beech-trees, but as a planted tree it does not behave as well or grow as rapidly as the European Beech which, in spite of its darker colored bark, is a better tree for the decoration of our parks. The north- ern Linden (Tilia glabra or ameri- caiia)- is a noble tree in the northern forests, but it does not take kindly to cultivation in a climate as warm as that of Massachusetts. Planted trees grow slowly here; the leaves are us- ually disfigured by red spiders and turn brown and fall during the sum- mer. A planter who wants Linden- trees had best use some of the Euro- pean species. The most satisfactory of them here is Tilia vulgaris, be- lieved to be a natural hybrid between the other western European species T. platyphyllos and T. cordata. No American Horsechestnut or Buckeye can compare in size or in the beauty of its flowers with the species of south- western Europe (Aesculus Hippocas- tnnum). The European Horsechestnut is as much at home here and grows to as large a size as it does in west- ern Europe. It thrives, however, only in deep rich soil and usually resents city conditions. It is a miserable street tree, as can be seen in Paris, where the leaves turn brown and fall by midsummer, and in New. York and Boston where fortunately it has not been generally planted. Among the JMaples of large size which have been planted in the eastern states only the so-called Norway Maple (Acer plata- noides) has shown real power to flour- ish here. It is a smaller and less beautiful tree than the native Sugar Maple, but the Sugar Maple, too, re- sents city conditions and objects to living at the seashore, and as the Nor- way Maple has proved a valuable tree for city and seashore planting it must be considered one of the really valua- 108 HOKTICULTUKE August 3, 1918 ble foreign trees introduced into this country. The Old World Walnut-tree Uuglans regia) although it is a na- tive of China, is a handsomer and more valuable tree than any of the American Walnut-trees, hut unfortu- nately it is only doubtfully hardy in the northeastern states and will prob- ably never grow to a large size here or produce the great crops of nuts and the timber which make this such a useful tree in many parts of the world. Chestnut-trees (Castanea) are fast disappearing from the United States as the Chestnut-tree disease spreads. The European Chestnut is not hardy in Massachusetts. The Jap- anese Chestnut is a small tree of no great value, and the Chinese Castanea "moUissima. which it is hoped may prove resistant to the disease, has only been in the country for fifteen years. It appears, therefore, from the ex- perience gained in Massachusetts dur- ing about a century that only the fol- lowing deciduous-leaved trees of large size have proved themselves to be worth general planting in the north- eastern states for ornament or tim- ber:—the Gingko, the Pseudolarix, the European Larch, three species of Poplar, three Willows and their hy- brids, the Cercidiphyllum. the White Mulberry, the Ailanthus, the European Beech, the English Elm, one Birch, three Lindens, the European Horse- chestnut, and the Norway Maple, twenty in all. At the end of another century the record of the Arboretum will, it is to be hoped, be able to tell a story of greater successes. Horticultural Baoks For Sale by HORTICUI.TURE PUBLISHING CO. Chrysanthemum Manual. Elmer D Smith $0.50 The Chrysanthemum. Herring- ton 60 Commercial Carnation Culture. Dlcls 1.M Commercial Rose Culture. Holmes 1.60 Violet Culture. Galloway 1.80 Greenhouse Construction. Taft.. 1.60 Sweet Peas up to Dato. Kerr... 1.50 Plant Propagation, Greenhouse and Nursery Practice. Kains.. 1.60 Plant PruniuE. Kains 1.60 Book of Garden Flans. Hamblln. 2.00 landscape Desisn. Hubbard.... 6,00 The .\rt of Outdoor Rose Grow- ing. Tliomas 6.00 The Home Vegetable Garden. Kruhm 1.00 Vegetable Gardening. R. L. Watts l.« Parsons on The Rose 1.00 Principles of Floriculture. E. A. Wlilte 1.76 Foundations of American Grape Culture. MunsoD S.OO Plant Materials of Decorative Cardenins. Treleage 1.00 Aristocrats of the Garden. Wil- son 6.00 Bailey's Cyclopedia of Horticul- ture, 6 Tolumei 18.00 CONCENTRATE ON YOUR SPE- CIALTY—IT'S AS BIG AS YOU ARE. (Above Quotation by Herbert Kaufman) There Is no better time than now for concentration as applied to flowers. Let us take our business during the summer putting forth new energy daily into some specialty such as dainty baskets with an added touch of ribbon, or a new combination, loose bunches of flowers properly displayed, etc., so that when the prospective cus- tomer enters your shop he is immed- iately shown something for quick de- livery. This has decided appeal and makes a quick sale. Or, suggestions of new out-door flowers coming into the market makes another appeal, and there are numerous individual touches each store has for its own that attracts the customer. We are hearing new tales every day from new prospects and by way of present conditions here's one that hap- pened to me yesterday, the cause of the above keynote: "Show me some good roses, my Mother-in-law is sick, I am making plenty of money," etc., etc. Just think of the old Mother- in-law story against this, and this little incident is one of the many new reasons why we are getting new types of flower buyers in the summer, but who are earning big salaries and w-ho want ways and means to do good to some one for past favors. Why not make them concentrate on flowers? And just for illustration having in mind the hard summer ahead of us with a little more energy than usual we have been able to say that our sales thus far have been greater this sum- mer than any previous year. But how was this done? By expending just a little more for publicity than previous summers. We all have the organization to look after and why not do that one thing so essential for better business? Spend a little more for flower advertising in your home newspapers telling the home folks that you still have a commodity to sell, and then do it again and again, make your job as big as you are and success will be yours eventually. The Chicago Tribune recently pub- lished an article on how H. C. Sel- fridge of London, the large depart- ment store owner who placed adver- tising as the secret of his success and who bought space in London papers at one dollar a line in such large quan- tities that the papers in London had to limit him as to how much he could use; he wanted more space than they could give him, and that during this pi-esent -ivar-Feriod. BAMBOO CANE STAKES Per bale Per bale NATURAL, 6 ft., 8,000 »81.00 6-9 ft., 600 7.00 9-12 ft., 400 8.60 Prices ex warehouse New York. Terms — Net cash 30 days. McHUTCHISON & CO. 95 Chambers St., New Tork Freesra Purity SIAMMOTH SIZE . Also 5-8 and up FREESIA — refracta aiba 5-8 inch. SWEET WILLIAM — single mixed tine strain. CYCLAMEN Seed. Finest American grown from the very finest strains. Prices on Application J.M.THORBURN&CO. 53 Barclay Street Tiirough to 54 Park Place NEW YORK CITY STAR BRAND ROSES "American Pillar" and nearly every other good hardy climber. Send for our list. Ther«ONARD & Ljonesco. Robwt tji; Praa. Aitoliie Wlalxr, VlM-Pro. tVe mre subscribtrs to the Nurserymen s Fund for Market Development |"X"I WEST GROVE ("y I PENN.,U.S.A. Does it pay to advertise under ad- verse conditions? Mr. Selfridge attributed his success to advertising because as he says, he foi-ced it. Again, does it pay to advertise? Yes. with emphasis on it does. Henry Penn, Chairman, National Publicity Campaign. i THE BEST TEN WINTER-FLOWER- ING SWEET PEAS In going over the season's sweet pea records with Mr. Kerr during a recent visit to Fordhook we asked him to name the "best ten" for a florist to use as a paying proposition for a winter and spring cut flower crop. While he was reluctant to slight any of his favorites, as they were all good in some way or other he finally con- sented (with an eloquent burst of ad- dendas about the other Nannies and Susies) to pick out the following: 1. Daybreak, cream; 2, Early King, crimson; 3, Empress, rose pink; 4, En- chantress, deep pink; 5, Loveliness, light pink, edge rose; 6, Fordhook, pink and white; 7, Yarrawa, bright rose; 8, Lavender King, deep laven- der; 9, Exquisite, primrose, edge red; 10. Snowstorm, the best pure white. August 3, 1918 HORTICULTURE 109 SEED TRADE AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION Officers — President. F. W. BolgianOf WashiDgton, D. C; First Vice-President, Wni. G. Scarlett, Baltimore, Md.; Second \'ice-President, David Burpee, Philadel- phia. Pa.; Secretary-Treasurer, C. E. Kendel, Cleveland, O. "Dutch" Bulb Possibilities. Take the question of hyacinth, tulip, narcissus and other bulbs, commonly known as Dutch bulbs, there are mil- llOQB of these bulbs now growing along the Paciflo Coast at \'arious points from Santa Cruz northwards to Van- couver, B, C, and in the vicinity of Norfolk, Va. Here again may be found localities where the climatic and soil conditions are far superior to the conditions In which these bulbs are grown in any part of Europe. In Holland, in spite of the conditions that are decidedly unfavorable for the culture of these bulbs when compared with the conditions In the Pacific Coast bulb districts, the Hollanders have through sheer devotion to their business and stubbornly and labor- iously given the culture of these bulbs their undivided attention and also through shrewd ability to advertise and sell their goods, enjoyed a prac- tical monopoly of what is known as Dutch bulb growing, simply because no one else In any other part of the world has thought It worth while to delve deeply Into commercial bulb cul- ture and give it the necessary atten- tion to make a success of It. In the Eureka bulb district lilies grow luxuriantly and when left alone Increase from year to year until enor- mous clumps that bloom annually are the result. Gladiolus bulbs which were planted three years ago turned out clumps of from 90 to 110 saleable bulbs to the clump. These bulbs had not been cultivated and were sur- rounded by a thick growth of grass and the same was found to be true of all varieties of narcissus and in some instances clumps of hyacinths were discovered which had been blooming in the same position tor several years. Examination of these clumps showed large, vigorous solid bulbs in perfect health and not a sign of disease of any kind. — From Report hy C. W. ^Vard. Rochester, N. Y. — Combining their knowledge and experience of many years Charles H. Vick. for years presi- dent of the James Vick's Sons, and George B. Hart, for 15 years head of a large wholesale florist business, have formed a new seed and nursery con- cern to be known as Hart & Vick. Incorporated. Already a store has been opened at 55 Stone street where the usual line of seeds and plants, shrubs, nursery stock and supplies are S. & W. Co/s American-Grown CYCLAMEN SEED This seed is grown for us by the grower of the best Cyclamen plants coming to the New York market. They are unsurpassed in size of bloom, color, and sub- stance. The plants, from which this seed is produced, are selected only from those of superior bloom and foliage. The germination of the seed we are offering grows 99%. We only have a limited quantity to offer, and when sold will be obliged to refuse further orders. inn s.is won s(l^; Giant Salmon Rose.. $2.00 $15.00 Giant Dark Rose . .. 2.00 15.00 Giant Rose 2.00 Giant Dark Red ... . 2.00 Giant Light Red. ... 2.00 Giant White with red 2.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 eye 15.00 100 sds 1000 sils Giant Fringed Rose. .$3.00 $25.00 Giant Fringed White with redeye 3.00 25.00 Giant Fringed White (Rococo) 3.00 25.00 Giant Fringed Mixed. 2.50 20.00 STUMPP & WALTER CO., 30-32 BARCLAY STREET NEW YORK SWEET PEAS Winter flowering Spencer Australian Var- ieties direct from the Originator. FLOWER SEED FOR SUMMER SOWING Asparagus Sprengeri, Bellis Perennis, Cal- ceolaria, Calendula, Cineraria, Cyclamen, Gypsophila Gr. Alba, Mignonette, Pansy, Snapdragon. All selected stock. FOTTLER, FISKE, RAWSON CO. 12 and 13 Fsneall HaU Sq., Boiton The Seed Store "Seeds with a Lineage" All Varieties Thoroughly tested at our trial grounds, Raynes Park, London, England. Send for Catalogue 166 Chamber of •f Commerce BIdg., Boston, Miu. CARTERS TESTED SEEDS, Inc found. Mr. Vick will give his per- sonal attention to the new store and he will be glad to receive catalogues and prices from growers. CATALOGUE RECEIVED. J. Bolgiano & Son. Baltimore, Md. — Wholesale Price List for Summer and Fall, 1918. PUBLICATION RECEIVED. Massachusetts Horticultural Society —Transactions, Part 1, for the year 1918. Contains a full report of the winter lectures, including Plants for the Rock Garden, The Arnold Arbore- tum. New Crops for Food Supply, The Peony, and The Diseases of Roses. 110 HORTICULTUEE August 1918 ALEX. MeCONNELL 611 FIFTH AVENUE NEV^ YOFRK OITY Telegraphic orders forwarded to any part of the United Stat«s, Canada, and Foreign Countries. Orders from the trade for delivery In New York and vi- cinity receive special attention. Cost of CaUing Foreign Deliv- eries Must be Prepaid. Reference or cash must accompany all orders from unknown correspondents. Cable Address, AXEXCONNEI.I.. "The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Teleiiraph Delivery 124 TREMONT ST. IM FOB KANSAS CITY Transfer Your Orders to SAMUEL MURRAY 1017 Grand Avenue Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery DAVID CLARKE'S SONS Deliver orders from any part of the country te New York City Write or Teiegrapli 2139-2141 Broadway, - New York Telephone 1552-1553 Columbus KOTTMILLER, Florist 426 Maditon Ave. and 49th St., New York. Also Vanderbilt Hotel Telephone, Murray Hill T83 Out-of-town Orders Solicited. Location Central. Personal Attention. Member F. T. D. Asso. 4DAM SEKENGER FLORIST 32NEWBURY^^ BANGOR. MB. IVe Cooer alt Poinia in Maine Providence, Rhode Island Johnston Brothers LEADING FLORISTS 38 Dorrance Street :\l ember Florists' Telegraph Delivery Of Interest to Retail Florists 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, X. Y.— H. G. Eyres, 106 State St. Albany, N. Y.— The Rosery, 23 Steuben St. Bangor, Me.— Adam Sekenger, 32 New- bury St. Boston— Thos. F. Galvin. 1 Park St. Boston— Penn the Florist, 124 Tremont St. Boston— Julius A. Zinn, 4 Park St. Buffalo, N. Y.— S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St. Buffalo, X. Y.— Palmer's, 304 Main St. Chicago— William J. Smyth, Michigan Ave. and 31st St. Cleveland, O.— J. M. Gasser Co., Euclid Ave. Cleveland. O.— Adam Graham & Sons, 5523 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, O.— Knoble Bros., 1836 W. 25th St. Cleveland, O.— The Smith & Fetters Co., 735 Euclid Ave. Denver, Col.— Park Floral Co., 1643 Broadway. Detroit, Mich.— J. Breitmeyer's Sons, corner Brodway and Gratiot Ave. Fall River. Mass. — Warburton, 495 Kew Boston Rd. and 36 N. Main St. Houston. Tex. — Kerr, The Florist. Kansas City. Mo.— Samuel Murray, 1017 Grand Ave. New Haven, Conn.— J. N. Champion & Co.. 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 Y'ork — A. T. Bunyard, 413 Madison Ave., at 48th St. New York — Dards, N. E. corner 44th St. and Madison Ave. New York— G. E. M. Stumpp, 761 Fifth Ave. IN THE National Capital \t your service to deliver Flowers or Designs on Order by Teie- grapli or otherwise. Prompt Reliable Service. GEORGE H. COOKE I'onnecticut .\\e. and L St. WASHINGTON. D .C. EstabUsbed 1874 DARDS 341 Madison Ave., New York HELP do YOUR BIT To-day By SELLING THRIFT and WAR SAVING STAMPS. STAND behind THE FOOD CONSERVATION LAWS. Display prominently PATRI- OTIC POSTERS. DO IT NOW JOHN BREITMEYER'S — =SONS^= Cor. Broiulway and Gratiot Ave*. DETROIT, MICH. Artisfic Designs . . . High Grade Cut Blooms We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio. Indiana and Canada. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association. G0D£ BROS CO GUDE BROS. CO. WASHINGTON, D. C. Member Florists TeleOraph Delivery Orders (or NEW YORK. Write or Phone to MAX SCHLING 785 Fifth Ave. Best Florists in the States as References. EUROPEAN ORDERS EXECDTED Members of the Florists' Telepraph Delivery THE ROSERY 23 STEUBEN ST. FLOWER DEUVERIES FOR ALBANY AND VICINrrY Membeis Florists' Telegraph Delivery G. E. M. STUMPP 761 Fifth Ave. NEW YORK CITY Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Asso. YOlG & NUGENT 42 West 28 Street New York Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery A. T. BUNYARD NEW YORK 413 Madison Ave. at 48th Street Also Newport, R. I. I Gl'.AK.VNTEE S.VTISFACTION August 3, 191S HOKTICULTUEE 111 CHICAGO Send Your Order* to WILLIAM J. SMYTH Member Florist*' Telegraph Delivery A**ociation Michigan Ave. at 31st Street Prompt Auto Deliven Service THOS. F. GALVIN llClif VnDV 561 Fifth Ave. llCfff lUnii VanderblltHotel BACTflil 1 P"r>< Street DUO I Un 799 Boylston Street Dilniries to Steauers Mi all Eastam Palits Orders FHled Day or Night for OI-EVEI-AIMD and State of Ohio Complete stock. Regular discount to Trade. KNOBLE BROS. 1896 W. 25th St.. Cleveland, O. Member Florists' Telegrapli Delivery THE SMITH & FETTERS CO. 735 Euclid Avenue CLEVELAND, OHIO Flowers of Every Kind in Season CLEVELAND A. GRAHAM & SON 5523 Euclid Ave. Will take good care of your orders Members oj F. T. £>. Association. Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue, N. iUcbetter Phone 506, Long Dist. Bell Phone 2180 Members Florists Telegraph Delivery S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y. ANDERSON service means fresh, sturdy Stock and prompt deliveries in BUFFALO, LOCKPORT. NL\GARA FALLS and TTESTERX NEW YORK. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery HIGH GRADE PLANTS For Retail Stores a Specialty ASK FOR LIST THOIAAS ROLAND. Nahant. Mass. WORCESTER, MASS. Randall's Flower Shop H.4RRY I. R.\NDAI,t, Proprietor. Member Florists* Telegraph Delivery Xew York— Thos. F. Galvin, Fifth Ave., at 46th St. New York— Kottmiller, 426 Madison Ave. and 49th St., also Vanderbilt Hotel. Xew York— M:ix Schling. 785 Fifth Ave. Providence, R. I.— Johnston Bros., 38 Dorrance St. Rochester, N. Y.— J. B. Keller Sons, 25 Clinton Ave. N. St. Louis, Mc— Fred C. Weber, 4326-28 Olive St. St. Paul. Minn. — Holm & Olson, Inc. Tarrjtown-on-Hudson. N. Y'. — F. R. Pier- son Co. Toronto. Can.— J. H. Dunlop, S-10 West Adelaide St. Washington, D. C— Gude Bros., 1214 F St. Washington. D. C. — George H. Cooke, Connecticut Ave. and L St. Worcester, Mass. — Randall's Flower Shop, 22 Pearl St. Washington, D. C. — About 400 roses and gladioli were sent last week by the Florists' Club to the con- valescent soldiers at Walter Reed Hospital. There were more than enough flowers to fill every vase in the Red Cross convalescent house, the remainder being distributed among the hospital wards. The club has un- dertaken to supply the house with flowers regularly. F. R. PIERSON CO. FLORISTS AND PLANTSMEN TARRYTOWN-ONHUDSON, - N.Y. SEND ORDERS FOR BOSTON AND NEIGHBORHOOD To JULIUS A. ZINN 4 PARK STREET, BOSTON, MASS. Quality and Reliability WARBURTON FALL RIVER, MASS. Deliveries of Flowers and Plants in FALX BIVEK and contiguous territory. H. F. A. LANGE WORCESTER, MASS. Deliveries to all points In New England. 126,000 Square Feet of Glass. Member Florists' Telegraph Dellyery Association. YALE! YALE! And All New Haven Neighborhood FLOWER AND PUNT DELIVERIES Everything First-Class J. N. CHAMPION & CO. 1026 Chapel St , New Haven, Conn. ST. LOUIS, MO. FRED C. WEBER 4326-28 Olive St. MtmhtT PUrists Telegraph Delivery AiiMiat/n no TICE mm A LS. We have one store only THE J. M. 6ASSER COMPANY, CLEfELAHB Euclid Av«nu« The Far- Famed Flowers of TORONTO Delivered on mail or telegraph order (or any occasion, in any part of the Dominion. JOHN H. DUNLOP »-10 West Adelaide St. - TOBONTO, ONT .4LB.AXT, N. Y. Flowers or Deaign Work DELIVERED IX ALB.VXY .\XD VICINITY ON TELEGR.APHIC ORDER 106 STATE STREET, ALBANY, N. Y. "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. ^■" Park Floral Co. B. E. GILLIS, President. E. P. NEIMAN, Secretary. >leniber Florists' Telegraph Delivery DENVER, COLORADO KERR ORDERS FOR TEXAS HOUSTON, TEXAS Tlie Florist Member F. T. D. .Association 112 HORTICULTURE August 3. 191S FIELD GROWN CARNATION PLANTS C. W. Ward. White Enchantress, Light Pink and R Pink Enchantress. Enchantress Supreme. Alice. Matchless. White Perfection. Beacon. Alma Ward. Send for complete list and prices. Satisfaction guaranteed. THE LEO NIESSEN GO. 1201 Race Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. TRY Horticulture's Advertisers FIR5T Before Looking Elsewhere Tell Them You Did So And They'll Reciprocate EDWARD REID WHOLESALE FLORIST 1619 - 21 Ran>tead St., Philadelphia, Pa. CHOICE BEAUTIES, ORCHIDS, VALLEY, ROSES aBd all Seasonable Varieties of Cut Flowers CHARLES E.MEEHAN Wholesale Cut Flowers Plants, Greens, etc. '5 So. Mole St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. GEORGE B. HART WHOLESALE FLORIST 24 Stone St„ Rochester, N. Y. E.G.HILLCO. Wholesale Florists f«|^l-IIVI«9IV^, IIM^. ,n»mu meatloB Horltcnltnre when writlns. rMICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, Inc. WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS ConalKwnents Solicited Hardy Fancy Fern Our Specialty 264 RANDOLPH ST., DETROIT, MICH. The House for Quality and Service ZECH & MANN l^-We are Wholesale Florists Doing a Strictly Wholesale Business 30 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS. PHILADELPHIA. PA. IF You Want Anything from Boston Get It From Henry M. Robinson & Co. For Safety Place Your Orders With Us HENRY IVI. ROBINSON & CO. 2 MTInthrop Square and 32 Otis Street, BOSTON, MASS. WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS TRADE PRICES -Per 100 TO DEALERS ONL> Roses Am Beauty, Spedal " " Fancy and Extra " " No. 1 and culls Russell, Euler, Mock Hadley Arenberg, Hoosier Beauty Ward KJllarney, Radiance, Taft Ophelia, Sunburst, Hillingdon Carnatioiis Cattleyas LUies. LonKiflorum Lilies. Speciosum Lily of the Valley Gladioli Sweet Peas Asters- ■• ■ Adiantum Smilax Aiparaffus Plumostu, & Spren. (loo Bchs.) BOSTON Aug, I 50.00 to ■ 25 :.oo -75 16.00 10,00 6.00 8.00 10.00 4.00 4.0c 4.00 6.00 3.00 60.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 4.00 .75 2.' o 1. 00 25.00 50.00 ST. LOUIS July 29 PHEA. July 29 30.00 25.00 6.00 3,00 3.00 2.00 3. CO 3-00 2.00 2. GO 10.00 4 00 3.00 .to 2.00 1.00 40.00 30. CO 10.00 15. CX) S-oo 5,00 4.00 6.00 10.00 4.00 50.00 12.50 6.00 6.00 .30 4.00 12.50 50.00 3.00 4.00 to to to to to 3.00 2.00 to 2.oa to 2.00 to 4c .00 to 10.00 to 5.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to .75 to 1.50 to 1. 00 to 25. CO to 5c. 00 50.00 40.00 23.00 1 0.0c 5.00 6.0c 6.00 4.0c 75.0c 12.00 10.00 8,00 8.00 X 00 5.00 1.50 to William F. Kasting Co. \A/Koloseile p-lorls^s 568-570 WASHINGTON STREET ■ BUFFALO, N. Y. J.H.BUDLONG 184 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO ROSES, VALLEY and CARNATIONS A Specialty WHOLESALE GROWER Of GUT FLOWERS ROBERT DY8ART CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT Simpl*' niethod§ of correct arcounting especially adapted for florists* use. BOOKS BALANCED AND ADJUSTED 40 STATE STREET . BOSTON Telephone Main 58 Boston Floral Supply Co. 347-357 CanibridKe St., Boston HciilrnKirtcrs for ( VCAS, BASKETS. WIRE DESIGNS and WAX FLOWERS S.'iiil for pri*'e list if you have not re- coivt'd one. August 3, 1918 HORTICULTURE 113- Flower Market Reports Gladioli, asters and sweet BOSTONi peas completely glut the market this week and in consequence prices have fallen in nearly every grade of stock. Business as a rule is quiet and the general clean-up in the market which in times past has been accomplished by the street venders is now no more as the work or fight ruling of the war depart- ment seems to have completely wiped them out. Roses have been hard to keep and have been coming in in a bad condition. Carnations have about dis- appeared but lilies as well as lily of the valley are very plentiful. Trade, which was very CHICAGO good during the first half of July, has con- siderably dropped off as the month reaches a close. The exodus from the city has been delayed, both by cool weather and general conditions, and social affairs have kept the florists more busy than is often the case in mid-summer, so the dull season will at least be shortened. Funeral work uses up much second grade stock and shipping orders draw heavily on all the really high grade flowers that come into the market now. The ex- treme heat of last week has further reduced the supply of carnations. Asters are beginning to come more freely but the really good ones are greatly in the minority. There are some good roses but they too lessen in quantity with the passing of each week. Gladioli are here in abundance and the first chrysanthemums are offered. Miscellaneous stock holds up well. The situation shows NEW YORK little, if any, improve- ment over conditions of a week ago. The market is over- supplied with tea roses, asters, glad- ioli and miscellaneous outdoor stock with a very light demand. Much of the stock coming in cannot be moved at any price. Some very good flowers of Columbia are on the market and even these are hard to dispose of. GLADIOLI Mostly of the choicer and better varieties, a splendid assortment, $4.00, $5.00. $6.00 per 100. As a Special, in lots of two hundred or over, our selection, $3.00 per 100. Everything in Cut Flowers, Plants, Greens, Ribbons and Supplies Buriness Hours during the summer, 7 A. yi. to 4 F. M. ; Saturdays close at 1 P. M. S. S. PENNOCK COMPANY The ^"Klfrltllof Philadelphia NEW YORK PHILADELPHIA BALTIMORE 1 1 7 W. 28th St. 1 608- 1 620 Ludlow St. Franklin & St. Paul St«. WASHINGTON, 1 2 1 6 H. St. N. W. WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS - ™^""«="-t''5'd'£Xlersonly Roies Am. Beauty, Special " *' Fancy and Extra " ** No. I and culls Russell, Euler, Mock Hadlcy Arcnbcrg, Hoosicr Beauty Ward Killamey, Radiance, Taft Ophelia, Sunburst, HilHngdon Camatioiu Cattleyas Lilies, Longiflorum Lilies, Speciosum Lily of the Valley Gladioli Sweet Peas Asters Adiantum Smilax AsparaviuPlu.&Spren. (looBhs.) CINCINNATI CHICAGO BUFFALO July 29 PITTSBURG July 29 25.00 15.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 3.00 4.00 60.00 10.00 3.00 ■25 1.50 15.00 to 25.00 to 35-0O ] 20.CXD 10.00 I 12.00 12.00 ! 8.00 I 6.00 I 6.00 I 8.C0 I 2.00 I 75.00 12.50 1 6.00 6.00 • 35 3 •00 1. 00 20.00 33-00 40.00 2c ,00 8.00 2.00 2.00 2. 00 2.00 2.00 1. 00 75.00 10. CW 4.00 2.00 .40 1.00 I ,00 15.00 25.00 50.00 30.00 12.00 20.00 IC.OO 10.00 10.00 10.00 3.00 100.00 15.00 6.00 6.00 1.00 4.00 1.50 23.00 50.00 20.00 10.00 3.0: 3.00 3.00 3.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 T.CO 4C.60 8.00 3.00 6.00 3.00 .25 1. 00 .50 15 00 35.00 30.00 20.00 6.0c 6.00 6.CO 8.00 3.00 4.00 6.00 2.00 50.00 10.00 5.00 8.00 5.00 .40 2.50 1.25 20.00 50.00 20.00 13. 00 3.00 4.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 1.00 50.00 10. CO 25,0c I5.0CJ 10.00 ' 19,00 8.oftj 8.00 10.00 2.0c 75.00 13.00 to to 4.0-. to 6.CO .50 to 1.00 I.c 0 to 4.00 1. 00 to i.«3 to 15.00 40.00 to 60.00 Owing to the ex- ROCH ESTER treme heat of the past week business has not been very good. Quantities of outdoor flowers arrive, on which low prices are made in order to dis- pose of them. Roses are not so good as they were and the demand is light. Gladiolus, of which fair shipments arrive, are excellent and sell pretty good. Sweet peas are more plentiful and demand light. Carnations are small and poor. A fair supply of asters reaches us and are found useful. The past week trade ST. LOUIS has been unusually quiet, the extreme heat causing complete dullness. Carnations are scarce. Roses are coming in fairly well in Russells and Ophelias. Lilies are plentiful, and asters are just com- ing in. Flowers are very WASHINGTON plentiful and of a quality that is as good as in winter. Prices are in pro- portion. Usually at this time of year roses and carnations are unobtainable and most of the stores are idle. Con- ditions are the reverse this year and July is proving to be the best in the history of the trade here. Gladioli are good and sell well. Gardenias are still to be had and there are enough orchids to go around. Dahlias are in- creasing in quantity. Asters are good. 114 HORTICULTUEE August 3, 191S H. E. FROMENT Wholesale (Jommission Florist Choice Cut Flowers New Address, 143 West 38th St., NEW YORK Telephones: 2300, 3301, Madison Square. , — WM, P. FORD Wholesale Florist 107 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK TelepLone 5333, Farragut. Call and inspect the Best Establisment in the Wholesale Flower District. JOHN YOUNG & CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS S3 WEST 28th STREET NEW YORK CITY Co7tsignments Solicited Phone Farragrut 4336 WALTER F. SHERIDAN Wholesale Commission Dealer In CHOICE CUT FLOWERS IBS West 28th Street, New York Telephone— S«S%-S533 Uadison Sqnare RIEDEL & MEYER, Inc. Wholesale Commission READY FOR BUSINESS 49 WEST 28tli ST. NEW YORK. OEO. C. SIEBRECHT WHOLESALE FLORIST CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 'HONB{^g«(rARIUGDT NfiW YORK THE KERVAN^CO Fresli Cut Decorative Evergreens. Highest .Standard of Quality. Largest Stock in America. Write for Illustrated Catalog of Greens nnd Florists' Supplies 119 W. 28th St., - - NEW YORK WILLIAM H. KUEBLER Brooklyn's Foramott and Bed WHOLESALE COMMISSION HOUSE A First Clus Markal fof «XH CUT FLOW^ERS 18 Waionghby SL BrooUya. N. T I. C. FORD 121 West 28th St., NEW YORK Fi ROSES, m\ vmm A Full line of .ALI. CUT FLOWERS. Teleplione 38V0 Farragut. WHOLESALE \ rL0RI5T5 orraigr,mcn'--i Solicil-ed I*. J. s:!^:!^^!! WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORIST A full line of Choice Cnt Flower Stock for all porpoBes, 131 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY SELLING AGENT FOR LARGEST GROWERS TELEPHONE I I0I9 I FABRAGOT ALBANY CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE "Sf!^"""'"''- 611 Broadway, ALBANY, N. Y. SAVE TIME AND UONET BY SENDING TOUB OBDEBS TO CB Prices Right. Consignments Solicited. Telephone Connectioa HENRY M. ROBINSON CO. OF NEW YORK \a^hoi-e:sai-e f-l-orists SS-S7 'XA/'es'fc 26«K S'fcree^ Telephones, 13 — SSIO Madison Sqnare Consignments Solicitor MACRICE L. GLASS. Treasurer NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only ROSES AND CARNATIONS AmericMi Beauty, Special *' '* Fancy and EJctra. " •* No. I and culls. . RuMell. Euler. Mock Hadler Arenbers, Hoosier Beauty ' Ward Killamey, Radiance. Taf t Ophelia. Sunbunt. HillinKdon, Key Carnatioiu Last Part of NHk FiRt Part Of Weak endiat July 27 botiooiii luly 29 1918 1918 lo.oo to 30.00 10.00 to 2S^00 3.00 to 6.00 4.00 to 8.00 .35 to coo ■50 to 4 00 .50 10 8.00 •50 to 8.00 .JO to 8.00 .50 M 6.00 • 3S >0 3.00 ■ as 10 3.00 • 35 to 3.00 •»S to 1.0C ■35 to 5.00 • as to 3.0c 1 .50 to 9.00 ■ SO to 3.0c I .CO to 10.00 1.01 to 10.00 1 .00 to a. 00 •50 to a. 00 WE WANT MORE SHIPPERS We have a numerous clientage of New York City buyers and the demand ex- ceeds onr supply. This is especially tme of Boses. We have every facility and abundant means and best returns are assured for stock consigned to ua. Address Your Shipments to UNITED CUT FLOWER 1 1 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK CO. Inc. D. J. Pappas, Pres. RCED :o 50.00 Liliet, Longiflorum ' 4.00 to 6.00 Lillet, Speciosum 2.00 to 5.00 Lily of the Valley 2,00 to 5.00 j Gladioli 1. 00 to 2.00 I Sweet Peas I to Asters .25 to 2, CO Adiantum .25 to .50 I Smilax 5.00 to ic .00 j b.oo to ».oc Asparaffua Plumoctu, & Spren (too bunches) to.oo to 15.00 \ 10.00 to 15.00 25.00 to 4.0c tc 2.00 to 2, 00 to .50 to to .25 to 50.0C 6. CO 5.00 3.00 2.00 .50 EXPRESS PROBLEM SOLVED. There are at least two florists who have solved the problem of shipping now in such unsatisfactory conditions. The Blind Floral Co. and F. C. Hinkel & Bro., both of Pittsburgh, motored to the greenhouses of J. L. Schiller. Toledo, for their supply of Primula obconica, using their pleasure cars for the purpose and if ever shipments ar- rived in good condition at destina- tion it will be theirs. They had special boxes made at home deep enough to suit the purpose and which fitted snugly In the back part of their cars. They left Pittsburgh early in the morning, arriving in Toledo in the evening, called up Schiller in the morning to have the plants picked and wrapped, and they were ready to leave at 2 p. m. to go to Cleveland to add to their express matter. A sure way of getting plants in good condition, even it expensive but they had a lot of fun out of their trip. Plant Propagation, Greenhouse and Nursery Practice By M. G. KAINS We have had many inquiries from time to time for a reliable and up-to-date book on plant propa- gation, but were always at a loss to find any pub- lication that we could recommend. The subject has been dealt with in fragmentary manner only in books that have come to our notice. So it is w-ell that this new work has been issued, espec- ially as it is both comprehensive and practical, and it should meet with a ready sale among plantsmen, nurserymen and gardeners. There are nineteen chapters covering in detail topics of ger- mination and longevity of seeds, propagating by buds, layering, cuttings, grafting, etc., fruit tree stocks, scions, etc., and there are eight pages of condensed cultural instructions in tabulated form, covering annuals and perennials from seed, woody plants, evergreens, vines, bulbs and tubers, greenhouse and house plants, ferns, palms, water plants, orchids and cacti. The illustrations are numerous, comprising 213 figures and halftone plates. There are 322 pages well bound and on heavy paper, teeming with helpful information. It is a book which no cultivator can afford to do without. It is worth many times its price. Copies can be supplied from the office of HORTICUL- TURE at publisher's price, $1.50. HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 147 Summer St., Boston, Mass. Principles and Practice of Pruning By M. G, KAINS Lecturer on Horticnlture, Columbia UnlverBity Few practices In the handling of plants, especially fruit bearing plants, attract so much interest as do those of pruning. The methods are so varied, the results so diverse, and the opinions of growers so apparently con- tradictory that this subject Is always one of the most interesting, and the surest to hold attention and arouse discussion. Particularly during the last ten or fifteen years when the principles of plant physiology have been more and more satisfactorily applied to plant production and man- agement has Interest settled in pruning. During the latter half of this time also more and more Investi- gations and tests have been conducted by experiment stations and other workers to test out methods and principles In the Interest of science and for the benefit of growers. The accumulation of such new knowledge has become very considerable especially in the last de- cade, but It Is necessarily so scattered that very few growers have access to It, hence the demand for a book, which shall present the really Important features of these Investigations as well as set forth the fundamental principles based upon the laws of plant growth. This volume Is lavishly Illustrated mainly by actual photographs of specimens which show good and bad practices. The author has spared neither time nor ex- pense In gathering his photographs, each one of which tells its story. After a few pages of introduction the author discusses Plant Physiology as related to pruning. A chapter takes up the Philosophy of Pruning, Itself a very in- teresting subject. Then follows a classification and clear discussion of Buds, very fully illustrated from life. How Wounds Heal is an exceedingly interesting chapter, as are also those on Prevention and Repair of Mechanical In- juries, Pruning Nursery Stock, Young Trees, Mature Trees and Odd Methods of Pruning and Training, Re- juvenating Neglected Trees and Practical Tree Surgery. Profusely illustrated. 400 pages. B% x 8 inchet. Cloth. Net, $Z0O. HOBTICtlLTCBB PCBU8HLNO CO. 147 Sununer St.. Boston, Masi. HORTICULTUEE August 3, 1918 LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS BOSTON. Robert Montgomery was in town for a few days last week but will spend the rest of the summer at his cottage at Bustens Island, Me. Patrick Welch and family are again enjoying the ocean breezes at Old Orchard, Me. Mr. Welch is planning, however, to go to the St. Louis con- vention. B. A. Snyder, of B. A. Snyder & Co., has returned from an enjoyable trip through the White Mountains, and his brother, Julius, of the same firm is also back from a short stay at Martha's Vineyard. They have com- pletely renovated their Devonshire street store, making several needed improvements in anticipation of an in- creased fall business. Boston Common will be treeless in five or six years unless immediate action is taken in the matter of tree planting, Chairman James B. Shea of the Park and Recreation Board warned the city council. .According to Mr. Shea, the entire replanting of the Common is favored by Professor Charles S. Sargent of the Arnold Ar- boretum. Chairman Shea appeared before the council and urged the transfer of funds from the Fenway appropriation to an appropriation for the Common for removing dead trees and planting young trees for refor- estation in the Public Garden. The transfer of funds was promptly passed by the council. As an experiment the community market, planned by the Suffolk Coun- ty Food Administration, which opened in Horticultural Hall, Wednesday, was a very one-sided success. More than 31,1100 circulars were sent out by W. L. Tehune, Suffolk County Home, Garden director, announcing the community market and inviting home growers to send their surplus fruits and veget- ables. Very few answers were received to these circulars, and those who re- plied stated what later investigation showed to be the case generally, that the home growers are either selling their surplus products to their less fortunate neighbors, or are canning, drying and preserving them for future use. The failure of the market to ma- terialize was an intense disappoint- ment to nearly 1,500 would-be pur- chasers. CHICAGO. A telegram from E. C. Amling an- nounces his safe arrival in Los An- geles. He will spend a few weeks on the coast. Some of Jas. G. Hancock's friends have discovered him sitting within the glass enclosure at J. Mangel's, the Palmer House Florist. Wm. J. Smyth, of 31st and Michi- gan avenue, has an attractive rock garden in his store window and the effect of the falling water amidst the ferns and palms makes a delightful picture these mid-summer days. The sale of the Anton Then place on Winnemac avenue, marks a change in the career of a large family, all the members of which are con- nected in some way with the trade. The ground covers 32 lots and has really become too valuable longer to be used tor greenhouse purposes. The entire force of the wholesale house of Zech & Mann, as well as friends from other houses, turned out to give Prank Jarel a farewell supper before he left for the Great Lakes Naval Training Station Saturday. Speeche.'. followed the supper and Frank was made to realize that the best wishes of all go with him. A suitable token is to follow soon. Phil Schupp. of J. A. Budlong's, knows a lot about roses and gets his information first hand, for he sees them from the time the plants are bought till the flowers are sold at the store. He has 2,500 plants of Colum- bia and hopes that it has a big future for his sake, but he says he cannot see that it is the equal of Russell so far. In size, form, coloring and foliage Mrs. Russell excels as a summer rose under present conditions. ROCHESTER, N. Y. Clarke H. Vick, of the George B. Hart staff, is away on a two weeks' vacation at Canandaigua Lake. Mrs. Marie Jacobs, of the Rochester Floral Co.. is on a two weeks' vacation, which she is spending at the lake. Private Dewey Lester passed through Elmira, N. Y., on his way to Camp -Merritt. N. J., on Thursday p. m. He has been stationed at Corpus Christ! for nearly 12 months. They expect to be sent "over there" very shortly PHILADELPHIA. We had a pleasant call from Wil- liam H. Engler, the efficient repre- sentative of the Florists' Exchange in Philadelphia on the 27th inst. Glad to see him, and to put on record that he is a real boy. Up in Bucks County they are all howling for rain. We have had lots of good showers around Philadelphia recently but north of us not a drop for forty days. Mr. Hellberg, who runs the Sam Lilly place up at Chal- font, when we called the other day, said carnation plants were at a stand- still and they were afraid to move them inside until they got a good rain. This is a new place with some thirty- five thousand square feet of glass and is devoted exclusively to growing car- nations. It is a thrifty, well managed outfit and well worthy of a visit when you are up Doylestown way. Mr. Hellberg is genial to strangers, an in- teresting talker and a man of parts. OBITUARY. Hazel M. Keiber. We are sorry to record the death of Hazel M. Keiber, of Rochester, N. Y., who was formerly bookkeeper for H. E. Wilson. Her death was not ex- pected and came as a big blow to her many friends. Her husband, Sergeant Edward J. Keiber, is with the Ameri- can Expeditionary Forces in France. Emma L. Palmer. P. E. Palmer, the Brookline, Mass., florist, has the deep sympathy of his many friends in the trade in the death of his wife Emma L., who passed away Wednesday, of this week. Mrs. Palmer was a native of Natick, Mass., and had been ill since last May. She is survived by her husband and five children, three daughters and two sons, one of whom, Lieut. George B., is an instructor in the army at Camp Lee, Va. The funeral took place Saturday, at 2 p. m., from Masonic Hall, Brook- line, Mass. PATENTS GRANTED. 1,269.877. Hand Seed-Planter. George A. Sturrock, Port Townsend. Wash. 1,270,087. Land-Roller. George Wright, Chatham, Ontario. Canada. 1.270,070. Fertilizer-Distributer, Star- ley S. Swanson. Bellevue, Ohio. August 3, 1918 HORTICULTURE iir Annual Picnic of the Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston. Perfect weather with very favorable temperature favored the Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston for their eagerly anticipated annual picnic at Cunningham Park. East Milton, on July 24tli. The day previous Boston had a maximum temperature of 98 de- grees. On July 24, with an overcast sky and pleasant haze, the ther- mometer at no time was over 78 de- grees and conditions could not have been more ideal for athletics and the general comfort of the five hundred who attended. The war has levied a heavy toll on the younger members and some thirty- five are now either at the front or in training including many ol: the lead- ing Club athletes. In spite of this, all events drew lieen competition, there being over twenty entries in at least five classes. The Privates this year just managed to win the baseball same. The Commercials lead in this event for quite a number of years. The Privates took things comfortably in that gruelling contest, the tug of war, and pulled their Commercial foes to the end of the field. Scotland beat England at association football 1 to 0. The score by no means represented the .game which was played near the Eng- lish goal most of the time. The heavy weight's race brought out a good field. President Rogers coming in feet ahead of Ex-President Methven, Ex-President Wheeler being a close third. The prizes of Thrift Stamps in all the children's classes proved very popular. No prizes were awarded in the adult classes. Visitors from Rhode Island and Connecticut were present, and nearly every horticultural center in .Massachusetts was represented. There were no accidents or mishaps of any kind aud the 1918 picnic will long live as a very pleasant memory. The sport results were as follows: Baseball— Privates beat Commer- cials n to 7. Winning team: R. M. Craig, Sheehan, A. White. E. Norberg, F. Norberg, W. Brown. W. H. Judd. M. S. Brown. Hughes. Baseball, boys under 1.5 — Nelson Bartsch's team won 21 to 1.5. Baseball, married vs. single ladies — Won by the latter, score 10 to 9. Win- ning team: May Flood. Alice Brown, Dorothy Woods, Edith Iliffe. M. Iliffe. I. Rogers. F. Eisenbardt. L. Eisen- hardt, H. NesS. Quoit match — Frederick Coles, John Edgar. 7."-yard dash, for girls over 12 and under 1.5 years — Marion Iliffe, Alice Brown, Mary Flood. .irtyard race, for boys under 8 years — William Donald. Arthur Beasley. .50-yard race, for girls under 8 years — Charlotte Newell. .Margaret McKen- zie. Elsie Waldecker. 75-yard race, for girls over 10 and under 12 years — Ethel Craig, Ruth Brown, Linda Rogers. 75-yard race, for boys over 10 and under 12 years — Nelson Bartsch, J. Edgar. F. Pederzini. 50-yard race, for girls over 8 and under 10 years — Dorothy Coles. Helen Peters. 50-yard race, for boys over 8 and under 10 years— Donald McKenzie, N. Pederzini. 100-yard race, for boys over 12 and under 15 years — Clement Esty, Pres- cott White, George Racz. 75-yard race, for married ladies — Mrs. F. Coles. Mrs. Rogean, Mrs. Mona- han. 75-yard race, for girls 15 years and over— Edith Iliffe. Elsie Bartsch. Mar- garet Iliffe. 100-yard race for boys over 15 and under 18 years — Victor Heurlin. Mal- colm Craig, Charles Esty. 100-yard race, for club members only — T. I. Brown. M. I. Brown. Victor Heurlin. Flag race, for girls under 15 years — Doris Bartsch, Dorothy Ward, Edith Racz. Potato race, for boys under 15 years— George Racz, Robert Esty, James Donald. 100-yard race, for men 175 lbs. and over — A. K. Rogers, James Methven. Jas. Wheeler. Barrel relay race — Robert Esty and Element Esty. Kenneth Craig and George Racz. Tug of war, commercial growers vs. private gardeners — Won by Privates. Winning team: J. Donald. Captain: A. Masson, A. Keith. J. R. Ness, F. Cave, M. S. Brown. J. G. Duguid. James Morton, A. Petersen, George Simpson, W. D. Nickerson, Jas Methven. Soccer football match, teams repre- senting England. Scotland, etc. — Won by Scotland team: score. 1 goal to 0. Winning team: John Miller, captain; P. M. Miller. W. N. Craig. R. M. Craig. J. R. Ness, A. Masson. T. I. Brown, A. McKay. J. McKay, J. Smith, O. Good- fellow. 50-yard race, for girls under 12 years — Ruth Brown, Linda Rogers, Mary Will. 50-yard race, for boys under 12 years — Nelson Bartsch, Archie Will, Chester McCarthy. W. J. Kennedy made a short speech before the distribution of prizes by A. K. Rogers, assisted by W. N. Craig. There was an abundant supply of sandwiches, ice cream, tea, coffee and ice water for all. program of much interest to both sex- es alike. Thrift stamps were given as prizes. In the much talked of base ball game between the wholesalers and retailers the former lost. The outing was concluded by a bountiful lunch, bathing and dancing. The award of prizes follow: Prize Awards 50-yard dash, girls under 9 years — 1st, Mildred Chott; 2nd, Marie St ear; 3rd, Loretta Eicboff. 511-yard dash, boys under 9 years — 1st. Robert Priest; 2nd Richard Rol- ston; 3rd, Harold Barber. 100-yard dash, girls 10 to 14 years — 1st, Marion Hipplet; 2nd, Alice AI- brecht; 3rd, Dorthy Linden. 100-yard dash, boys 10 to 14 years — 1st, Wilber King; 2nd, Floyd Merrick; :3rd, Fred Priest. 100-yard dash, ladies — 1st, Mrs. Hippler; 2nd, Mrs. Neffinger; 3rd Miss Bailey. 100-yard dash, men — 1st, Mr. Schu- macher; 2nd, E. G. Burger; 3rd, Mar- shall Eady. Standing broad jump — 1st, E. G. Bur- ger: 2nd, Marshall Eady; 3rd. Mr. Schumacher. Running broad jump — 1st, Frank Kocher; 2nd, Mr. Schumacher; 3rd, E. G. Burger. ' Chicken race — Mrs. C. Linden. Peanut race — 1st. Mrs. Hippler; Mrs. Merkel; 3rd, Miss Bailey. Fat man's race — 1st, A. Barber; W. E. Cook. Nail driving contest — 1st, Mrs Kol- toff; 2nd, Miss Bailey; 3rd, Mrs. Rou- denbeck. Tug of "war, wholesalers vs. retailers — won by wholesalers. Baseball game — wholesalers 4, re- tailers 11, Umpire, Rosnosky. Next meeting of the Florists Club will be held at The Hollenden August 5, 1918, at 8 p. m. Nominations of officers for the coming year will take place at this meeting. A large at- tendence is requested. 2nd. 2nd, . The Annual Outing, Cleveland Flo- rists' Club The Annual Outing of the Florists' Club was held at Willough beach July 24, 1918. The occasion was well at- tended and was much enjoyed by all. The amusements consisted of a stunts AMERICAN GROWN NURSERY STOCK THE BEST. In many cases the best that can be said of a large percentage of the im- ported material is that the American florist gets plants in an inferior con- dition somewhat cheaper than a better class of the same stock could be pro- duced at home, but having become ac- customed to purchasing this foreign stock he has fallen into the erroneous belief that stock of this character can- not be produced in this country and there is nothing else for him to do. The reasons why the American florist and nursery trade should grow the greatest bulk of the material which they now import are many. The soon- er the nurserymen and plant growers of America awaken to the possibilities of their own country for producing the needed stock the better. The rose growers of California have long pro- duced their own stocks for budding 118 H 0 R T I C TJ L T U R E August 3, 1918 Caiiibriilc^e 6^S 'Svw York WORLD'S OLDEST and LARGEST :Maiillfa<'tlirers of ALL, STYLES and SIZES of FLOWER POTS A. H. HEWS & CO., INC. Cambridge, Mas*. and certain California nurseries have long grown their own Mariana and Mazzard stocks. No nurseryman would think of importing peach stocks for budding, instead of planting Carolina pits and growing them him- self. Carnations originally came from Europe but who would look to Europe today for a stock of carnation plants to be grown In America? The grapes now grown In California originally came from France and Spain but what California vineyardist would go to France or Stain to stock his vine- yards now? As it is with these things today 80 may It be with many things in the near future, whenever American energy and capital, coupled with cul- tural skill, sets out to produce them. Some one has said the old argument Is always advanced that in this land of ours anything can be produced that Is produced elsewhere and while ad- mitting the saying is applicable to manufactured articles. It has been de- nied that it Is applicable to the prod- ucts of nature; that nature drops her favors In widely scattered localities, not always within the borders of our own countries. In reply to such state- ments the assertion may well be risked that there are not a dozen articles Im- ported today necessary to the florist or nursery trade of the United States that cannot be produced somewhere In this country under the climatic and soil conditions which are more favor- able than the conditions often existing In most of the localities where the im- ported stock is produced today. Again, taking all of the nursery stock that is imported from Holland and France there are not many items produced by the Holland, growers or by the French nurserymen which can- not be produced of superior quality in a large area of country, comprising the bulk of the Humboldt County (Cal- ifornia) coast line and continuing northward to the British Columbia line. Hundreds of thousands of box- wood, heretofore exclusively a Hol- land product, can be seen In all stages of growth in northern California and the same is true of hollies, broad leaved evergreens, rhododendrons and all of the coniferous evergreens. The hardy azaleas which have been hereto- fore almost exclusively Imported from Holland and Japan are now being grown in the same lavish quantities In northern California. —From Report hii C. W. Waril. CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY Advertisements in this Department, Ten Cents a Line, Net BCLBS C. KEUR & SONS, HILLEGOM. Holland. Bulbs of all descriptions. Write for prices. NEW YORK BRANCH, 8-10 Bridge St. CARNATION STAPLES Split carnations quickly, easily and cheaply mended. PiUsbury's Carnation Staple, 1000 for 35c.; 30O0 for $1.00 post- paid. I. L. PILLSBURY, Galesburg, 111. CHRYSANTHEMUMS CHRYSANTHEMUM MANUAL By ELMER D. SMITH, Adrian, Mich. Who lias given his undivided attention for twent.v-five years to the improvement of the Chrysanthemum and its culture in detail. 50 cents postpaid. DAHLLAS Peony Dahlia Mrs. Frederick Grinnell. Stock For Sale. JOHN P. EOONBY, New Bedford, Mass. New Paeony Dahlia — John Wanamaker. Newest, Handsomest, Best. Now color, new form and new hat>it of growth. Big stock of best cut-flower varieties. Send list of wants to PEACOCK DAHLIA FARMS, Berlin, N. J. Orders booked at any time for Fall or Spring delivery. Wholesale and Retail. Send for Catalog. NORTHBORO DAHLIA & GLADIOLUS GARDENS, J. L. Moore, Prop., Northboro. Mass. DRACAENAS DRACAENA TERMINALIS. Clean healthy stock out of 214 inch pots at $8.00 per 100; 3 inch pots at $15.00 per 100; 4 inch pots at $25.00 per 100. Cash with order. J. H. PIESSER, North Bergen, N. J. FLOWER POTS A. ROLKER & SONS, 51 Barclay St.. New York City, Ea.stern Selling Agents fur the York Pottery, Pa. Write for the revised prices of Pots, Pans and Fern Dishes. GOLD FISH Gold fish, aquarium plants, snails, cas- tles, globes, aquarium, fish goods, nets, etc., wholesale. FRANKLIN BARRETT, Breeder, 4815 D St., Olney, Philadelphia, Pa. Large breeding pairs for sale. Send for price list. GLASS Greenhouse glass, lowest prices. JOHN- STON GLASS CO., Hartford City, Ind. .MYOSOTIS MYOSOTIS — The earliest and finest winter hloomin^' Korjiet-Me- Nut. (Irow along the edges of carnation benches. 2Vt in. plants. $3..no per 100, $30.00 per 1000. FRED H. LEMON & CO.. Rirhniond. Ind. NURSERY STOCK American Grown or Imported. Let us ap- praise your wants. A. ROLKER & SONS, 51 Barclay St., New York City. ORCHIDS HASSALL & CO., Orchid Growers and Raisers, Southgate, London, England. Catt- leyas and Laelio-Cattleyas our specialty. One trial order solicited. PEONIES Peonies. The world's greatest collection, 1200 sorts. Send for list. C, BETSCHER, Canal Dover, O. PRIMULAS I'KlMl'L.i MALACOIDES ROSEA—Fine platits from 2V4 in. pots. August ami Sep- tember, $3..50 per 100. .$30.00 per 1000. FRED IL LEMON & CO., Richmond, In.l. I'eonies can be shipped from France with celerity and seciiritv via Bordeaux- New York. DESSERT, Peony Specialist, Chenonceaux, France. Please refer to Sixteenth General Catalogue. ROSES ROSES, CANNAS AND SHRUBS. THE CONARD & JONES COMPANY, WEST GROVE, PA. SPHAGNUM MOSS Live Sphagnum moss, orchid peat and orchid baskets always on band. LAGER & HURRELL, Summit, N. J. VEGETABLE PLANTS CELERY PLANTS— Golden Self Blanch- ing (French Strain), Giant Pascal, also the lirand new Easy Blanching, which is easy to grow, tine plants, ready for the field, $2.00 per 1000. Cash. BRILL CELERY GARDENS, Kalamazoo, Mich. 4,000,000 Cabbage, Cauliflower, Tomato and Celery plants. Field grown and potted. List free. F. W. ROCHBLLB A SONS, Chester, New Jeraey. VINES Flowering and Foliage Vines, choice collection. Large Specimen, Pot and Tub grown for immediate effect; also Climbing Roses. J. H. TROY, Mount Hlssarlik Nur- sery, New Rochelle, N. Y. WIRE WORK WILLIAM E. HEILSCHER'S WIRE WORKS, 264 Randolph St., Detroit, Mich. I WANTS, FOR SALE, ETC. | r Advertisements in this column i I Ten Cents a Line. Cash with order. ! I All correspondence addressed "Care I j HORTICULTURE" should he sent j ! to 147 Summer St., Boston. ! HELP WANTED WANTED: A man that ia capable of taking charge of the watering of a large range of greenhouses. Apply in person or letter, with references, to H. H. BAR- ROWS & SON, No. 264 High St., Whitman, Mass. THE PRACTICAL BOOK OF Outdoor Rose Growing By GEORGE C. THOMAS, JR. New and Enlarged Edition. Elaborately Illustrated with 96 Perfect Reproductions in Full Color of All Varieties of Roses, and 37 Halftone Plates. Octavo, Handsome Cloth Bind- ing, in a Slip Case. $6.00 net. Postage Extra. Garden Edition, $2.00 per copy. We have sold many copies of this sterling hook. It is one of the best of re<'ent liortlniltural publications. Every rose grower should possess a copy. Order from Horticulture Publishing Co. BOSTON August 3, 1918 HOKTICULTURE 119 ^^.(HK ; 10 <;als. .i;i:.i5: I$bls., per gal., .fi.in. F. O. 15. Boston. Genuine can has Ivy I.cjif trade mark. Your nutney back if Imp Snap Spray doesn't do as claimed. Order direct if ynur dealer c:in't siij'ply. F. E. ATTEAUX & CO., Props. , Kastern Chemical Co. I50ST0X, 3IASS. CYPRESS GREENHOUSE STOCK PECKY CYPRESS STOCK HOT BED SASH Aek for Circular D and Prices THE A. T. STEARNS LUMBER COMPANY NEPONSET, BOSTON DREER'S "Riverton Special" Plant Tubs mil II ami lioi.ps fniir liU's^est si/.es nrtL- criuiiipt'il witli drop haudlfs. Dlaiii. Ka. l>o/,. lllil I'd in. .1s5.25 $o7.50 jL'ST.rid IS iu. 2.75 30.00 237.50 l(i iu. 2.25 26.00 ID.l.on H iu. l.no 22.IX) 16.S.7.-I 12 iu. 1..50 15.00 110.00 10 in. .05 10..50 77.50 S in. .75 S.25 62.50 the best ever iutroduced. houud with electric-welded HENRY A. DREER, seeis. piants. buhs and supplies, ^^.•|^ ctiBStnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. The Recognized Standard Insecticide. A spray remedy for green, black, white fly, thrips and soft scale. Quart, $1.00; Gallon, $8.60. FUNCINE For mildew, rust and other blights affect- ing flowers, fruits and vegetables. Quart, $1.00; Gallon, $2.50. VERMINE For eel worms, angle worms and other worms working In the soil. Quart, $1.00; Gallon, $3.00 SOLD BY l>EAI.ERS. Aphine Manufacturing MADISON. N. J. Co. NIKOTEEN For Spraying APHIS PUNK For Fumigating Ask Your Dealer hot It NICOTINE MP6. CO ST. LOUIS )reer'8 Peerlessi Glazing Points For Greenbouses Drive easy and true, becanse both bevels are on tbe same lide. Can'ttwist and break tbe glass in 'Iriving. Galvan- ized and will not rust. No rights or lefts The Peerless Glazing Poin is patented. No others like^ it. Order from your dealejy or direct from us. 1000,75c. postpaid. Samples free. EEKBY A. DREER, I 714 CheBtnnt Street^, 9 Philadelphia. ForGpeerrtiouse Glazing USE IT NOW F. 0. PIEfiCE CO. U W. BfiOMWAV NEW YORK Miisticii is elastic and tenacious, admits of expansion and contraction. I'utty becomes hard and brittle. Broken ^^lass more easily removed without breaiiinjf of other glass as occurs with hard putty. Lasts longer than putty. Easy to apply. Difficult and rejected cases spe- cially solicited. No misleading in- ducements made to secure business. Over 30 years* active practice. Ex- perienced personal. conscientious service. Write for terms. Address SIGGERS & SIGGERS PATENT LAWVBRS Box 9, National Union Building Washington, D. C. Florists' Hail Association of America Vnu are hereby notitied that the Annual Meeting of the Fluriats' Hail Association of America, will lie held at Moolah Temple, St. Louis, Jlo., at il o'clock a. m.. on August :;i, r.ll.S, for the purpose of electing four Uirectors, and the transaction of such other husiness as may come before the meeting. JOHN G. ESLER, Secretary. The Florist.s Hail .Vssociation rate of in- surance from Nov. 1st, l!»l(i < ]ier liMid for :i-inch. XOKWOOn FERJfS. Cash with orders i-inch .'50 cents each. .^cnd for f'aUiIocne. R. VINCENT, Jr., & SONS CO. WHITE MARSH, MD. GROW THE New Improved Primula Malacoides THKSE FOK KEST BEStjLXS WANT A COOL TEMI'ERATIKE AND PLENTY OF WATER THE ROIIKER Strain is without a doubt the best and most popular I'rinirose on the market; a most beautllul shade of Light Pink. Light Lavender and Snow White. Grows much heavier aii.l larger than the older strains, with double the quantilv of blooms. One of the most popnkir. eeonomical and prolitabl.- plants to grow this season. For August and September delivery, from aVi-inch pots: Pmk and Lavender, .W.OO per 100, $55.00 per 1000: Pure White, ?S,00 per 100, .|75.00 per KHIO. rhjlndelphia Section Reserved. C. U. LIGGIT, Wholesale Plantsman Office : 32S Bulletin Building, PHILADELPHIA, PA. VIBURNUM PLICATUM Also BerberiB Thunbergii, Hydrangea Paniculata, W'eigela, Splreas, etc. Ask for complete list of OAK BRAND SHRUBS. Ther>ONARD & ITBri WEST GROVE V*JONES CO. |g| PENN., U.SJi. Robwl frb, ttm. AatoUie Wlomr, ViM-Piw. iVe *rt tuhtcrihirt t» tki Nurstrymen i Fund fgr Market Develofi*nent HorsesKkoe Brand Bamboo Canes For ataklns Ulies and other flower*. Beady for Immediate ghlpment from onr warehouse, Bonnd Brook, N. J. »/« feet, Natniml W.OO per bale 1000 6/6 " " 18.«0 " 2000 8 " " 18.0« " 1000 S " Green 10.00 " 1000 R " " 18.00 " SOOO RALPH M. WARD & CO., The Lily House, 25 Murray St., New York, N. Y. %-^ FROM COLD STORAGE (|*IS5^co| LIL. GIGANTEUM, 7-9. LILY OF THE VALLEY h^L^^^ ^ ' CHAS. SCHWAKEXcar90^92 W.'eToadway, New York Page Albany Cut Flower Ex 138 Allen, J. K 13U American Bulb Co 124 Anderson, S. A.. 135 Aphine Mfg. Co.. 142 Atteaux & Co., P. E 142 narrows, H. H..122 Baversdorfer, H. Co 138 Bay State Nur- series 122 Bobbink & At- kins 131 Bolglano & Son.. 124 Boston Floral Supply Co 136 I'.reck, .T. & Sons.124 Breitmeyer's. J. Sons 134 Budlong. .T. A... 136 Bunvard. A. T...134 Burnett Bros 124 Burpee, W. A. & Co 124-144 Clarke's D. Sons. 134 Carter's Tested Seeds. Inc 133 I ST O Page Champion & Co., J. N 133 C h i 1 d s, .John Lewis 131 Conard & .Tones Co 123 Cooke, Geo. H...134 Cowee, W. .T 138 Cottage G.irdens Nurseries 122 Dards 134 Dreer, H. A 143 Dunlop, John H.135 Dysart, R 136 Eastern Nur- series 131 Edwards Folding Box Co 1.36 Esler, J. G 142 Eyres i:!.") Farquhar. R. & J. Co 124 Ford, M. C 138 Pord, W. P 138 Froment, H. E..138 Frost, Chas 122 Galvin, Thos. F..135 F" ADVERT Page Page Gasser Co.. .T. M.135 Knoble Bros 135 Graham & ^""'i-j- Kottmiller 134 '" ' Kroeschell Bros. .143 Grey, Thos. J. i- ■ , «r u loo Pp' J24 Ivuebler, W. H..13S Gude Bros. Co... 1.34 tt tp f„ -it^ Lauge, H. F. Co. 135 Hail Association.142 Le"""" 0" Co... 142 Hart, Geo. B....136 Leonard Seed Co.l24 Hentz & Nash..l3S ^iggit, C. U 123 "iT^ t *^"".'..^:i41 McConnell, Alex.134 Hill' Co.; 'e.'g.'.'.'i36 WcHutchlson & Hill, D. Nursery •-» 1^_-1J- Co 122 Marshall, W. E. Holland Nur- "^Co 124 series 122 Meehan, Chas. E.13U Holm & Olson... 135 Jletropolitan Ma- terial Co 143 Irwin, R. J 1'24 jiichell, H. F. Co.l24 ,„. M i c h i gan Cut- .Tohnston Bros.. .134 Flower Ex 136 Kasting, W. F. Miller. A. L 131 Co 13fi Murray. Samuel. 134 Keller Sons, J. 15.135 Nicotine Mfg. Co.l42 Kelway & Son.. 124 Niessen, Leo Co. 136 Kerr the Florist.135 o^,,.^^^^^ p . jo. Kervan Co 138 King Construe- Palmer, W. J. & tion Co 143 Son 135 I S E R ! Page Park Floral Co.. 135 I'arslielsky Bros. 143 Penu the Florist.134 Peunock, S. S. Co 137 Pierce Co., F. 0.143 Pierson, A. N...122 Pierson, F. K. . .135 Pulverized Ma- nure Co 142 Randall's Flower Shop 135 Reed & Keller... 138 Ueidel & Meyer. 138 Keid, Edw 136 Robinson, Henry M. Co 138 Robinson, H. M. & Co 130 Roehrs, J. Co... 122 Roland, Thomas.135 Rosery, The 134 Schling, Max 134 Sell wake, Chas. Co. ............123 Sekenger, Adam. 134 Sluridan, W. P.. 138 .Sielirecht, Geo. C.13S .SiL'm-TS & Sig- i-'.-rs 142 Page Skidelsky, S. S. & Co 124 Smith, P. J 138 Smith, 'W. & T. Nursery Co 122 Smith & Fetters.135 Smyth, Wm. J.. 135 Stumpp, G. E. M.134 Stumpp & Walter Co 133 Thorburn. J. M. & Co 132 Totty, Chas. H..122 United Cut Flow- er Co 138 Vincent. R., Jr., & Sons Co 123 Warburton 135 Ward, B. M. & Co 123 Weber, F. C 135 Woodruff, S. D. & Sons ....124 Young, A. L 138 Young. John 138 Young & Nugent.134 Zeeh & Mann.... 130 BOOM YOUR BUSINESS by adoertaing your goods in the ore Publicity among the kind of readers reached by this paper is THE SORT OF PUBLI- CITY THAT PAYS. 194 HORTICULTURE August in. 1918 MICHELL'S BULBS OXALIS BULBS (Large Size) Expellent for pot culture. Doz. 100 1000 Grand Bncbess, wliite. .?0.25 $1.25 $10.00 pink... .25 1.25 10.00 " lavender .25 1.25 10.00 yellow. .25 1.25 10.00 Bermuda Buttercup, yellow 25 1.40 12.00 PURITY FREESIA BULBS (True) Doz. 100 1000 First size $0.20 $1.25 $10.00 Mammoth 25 1.75 15.00 Monster 45 2.75 25.00 Jumbo 60 4.00 35.00 HEADQCABTEBS FOR ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS 1,000 Se«ds, $3.50 10,000 Seeds. $30.00 5.000 Seeds, 15.50 25,000 Seeds, 72.60 Also all other seasonable Seeds, Bulbs and Supplies Send for New Wholesale Priee List If you haven't a copy. MICHELL'S SEED HOUSE 518 Market St., Philadelphia Lilium Candidum Amaryllis, Callas Cold Storage Lilies Write at for price AMERICAN BULB CO. 11* W. WakMk An. OHIOAOO. EU.. 10« West 28th St.. NEW YORK CHOICE FLORISTS' FLOWER SEEDS Asparagus Flumosus Nanus — lUOO seeds, $3.50; 5000 Seeds, $16.00. AsparugU!^ .Sprengeri — 1000 Seed;*, $1.00. Salvia UonHre — M< <»., 50c.; 1 oz., $2.00. Salvia Zurich — >/^ oz., 75c.; 1 oz., $4.00. Stocks Beauty of Nice. 75% Doulile Flowers — Shell Pink, Bright Fink, Purple, White — Tr. Pkt., $1.00; Vt oz., $2.00; 1 oz., $5.00. Snapdragon, Petunias, Verbenas, etc. SEND FOB CAT.VLOtiUE. Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA BLUB LIST OF WHOLESALE PRICES MAILED ONLY TO THOSE WHO PLANT FOR PROFIT LILIUM GIGANTEUM 7/9 (300 per case).... $C0.OO per tliousand 8/10 (225 per case) 80.00 " SI/10 (200 per case) 100.00 " Complete List of Florists' Choice Seeds. A postal card will bring our catalogue. S. S. SKIDELSKY & CO. 1004 Lincoln Bldg., PHILADELPHIA. PA. SEEDS FOR SUMMER SOWING ANTIRRHINUM Giant White, Giant Yellow, Giant Red, 1-4 oz. SOc CALENDULA Orange King, Lemon Queen, per oz, 40c LARKSPUR INVINCIBLE Roay-scarlet, 1-4 oz. 30c Pink, 1-4 oz. 20c ^Vhite, 1-4 oz. SOc STOCK GIANT TEN WEEK White, Pink, Light Blue, Dark Blue, 1-8 oz. S5c MIGNONETTE Farquhar's Universal, 1-16 oz. $2.00; 1-8 oz. $4.00 R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., ^'s"' l.EOrM.AIRD'S SEE and SEED SERVICE FOR SALE BY LEONARD SEED COMPANY, Chicago, III. BURNETT BROTHERS Importers and Growers of SEEDS, BULBS, PLANTS, &c. 98 Cbaflibers Street, New York THOMAS J. GREY COMPANY SEEDS, BULBS AND IMPLEMENTS WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. Reselected Strains in Seeds. Improved styles in Implements Catalogue upon application. 16 So. Market Street B^ST^ri. IVIiBk.SS. FREESIA PURITY New C'rO|) No«' on lliiiiil. NEW CROP PERENNIAL FLOWER SEEDS JOSEPH BRECK & SONS' CORP 47-54 North 3Iarket St., Boston, Mass. KELWAY 8 SON SPECIALIZE IN SEEDS (personally selected strains) WHOLESALE ONLY Write for Special Prices, Spot or Forward Only Address, LANGPORT, Eng. W. E. MARSHALL & CO. SEEDS, PLANTS AND BULBS Horticultural Sundries GARDEN SEED BEET. CARROT, PARSNIP. RADISH ami GARDEN PEA SEED in variety; also other items of the short crop o( this past season as well as a full line of Garden Seetls, -will be quoted you upon application to S. D. WOODRUFF & SONS 82 Der St.. NEW VORK anil ORANGE, CONN 166 W. 23rd St., NEW VORK J. BOLGIANO & SON Careful Seed Growers and Seed Distribu- tors for One Hundred Years WRITE FOR OUR 1918 SPECIAL CATALOGUE To Market Gardeners and Florists Pratt and Light Sis., BALTIMORE, MD. In Writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture August 10, ISIS li 0 i;ti cultuee" 125 Lettei^s From an Old to a Young Gardener On Hybridizing and Crossing the French Iris All Kinds Do Not Make Good Fathers The polleu of some kinds Joes not fertilize well, yet if these are used as females the cross may succeed. If a cross seems desirable do not give up until trying it botli ways. Perhaps it may not be well to make many of these crosses, for oftentimes the resulting plants are sterile, ending the line. Emerson said of the Rhodora. "beauty is its own excuse for being." When the flowers of these crosses are lovely they should be saved as they can be increased in the usual way. I sometimes imag- ine the flowers last longer. Growth of the Seed Pods Here the seed pods are often full grown in twenty- four days after pollination. In ninety days the s.eeds are ripe. Do not wait until the pods are brown and dry and have opened at the top. If you do, some of the seeds will be decayed and others eaten by worms. Writing of the latter I am reminded to say there will often be found on the leaves of the iris in May clusters of yellow eggs, which develop into worms that eat the leaves and later the seed pods. When the latter are forming, go over the rows every day, otherwise you will have valuable seed pods ruined, like those shown in Figure 10. You must search for caterpillars, for they never seem to be on the pods in the hours a person is in the garden. Time of Picking the Seed Pods As soon as a pod is fully grown and the green color faded to a yellow-green, the pod being sHghtly shriveled, pick it. Having the seeds what shall be done with them? They should be planted immediately. This brings us to The Seed Bed Make it four feet wide and as long as needed. Dig to the depth of six inches and save the soil. Dig sis inciies deeper and reject the soil. Put in three inches of muck, then three inches of dirt, and repeat the work until the bed is more tlian full. Sifting The muck should have been got out the summer be- fore and mixed with ground limestone in the proportion of a ton to a cord of muck. First a layer of muck, then one of lime until the pile is big enough. Let it stand over winter to get the acids united with the lime. In the spring fork it over and sift through net- Mew rjf ,-1 part of iiii Ills iJyliridiziiif; Garden of the Size lulviseil in the text, at the time the seed pods were fnriii 120 H 0 E T 1 C U L T U ]{ !• August 10. 1918 ting with a | inch mesh. The top soil ot the seed bed must be sifted through this or a finer sieve. Make it six by three feet, of two inch plank. Mount on two wooden horses above the trench and work soil and muck through with a hoe. We know that stones disin- tegrate into the soil and some furnish potash, but there will be enough pass through the sieve. The rate of disintegration is interesting and will form the sub- ject of a future letter. Fertilizer IMuck needs potash and phosphoric acid. To every thirty feet in length of the bed add twelve pounds of the following mixture, as soon as the bed is made, working fertilizer, dirt and muck together with a spad- ing fork: Slag phosphate, 750 pounds; sulphate of potash (the best you can get), 225 pounds; perman- ganate of potash, 25 pounds. If you believe in radio- active soil add four ounces of oxide of thorium. Time for Planting Iris Seed In this climate planting conies the first week in Sep- tember. Plant the seed (which should be the color of coffee and milk) one inch deep, one inch apart, in rows with only room enough to place a foot in weeding, not over six inches. As all the work in the seed bed must be done by hand, the plants should be near together, to make the space for weeds small, for labor is very costly. Weeds grow faster than the plants. Clover is particularly troublesome, for its • roots go deep before the leaves are large enough to grasp. What Proportion of Seed Will Produce Strong Plants This varies greatly with the cro.ss. From one of the pods shown in Figure 9 I selected 133 of the 150 seed~ and planted them. They produced 77 strong-growing plants. For this climate that is a good result. Two thousand seeds of another .mowing the same year gave l)ut 107 plants. I have repeatedly crossed Macrantha on sev- eral of the best tall growing kinds. The seed pods were exceptionally large, as were the seeds, but the germina- tion was very poor, averaging five per cent. Another person might get quite a different result. I abandoned the use of Macrantha, as the erect segments of the perianth were too floppy, and considering tlie poor germination the chance of breeding this out and yet retaining the large size of the flower seemed remote. Growth of the Seedlings The following May after jilanting, the plants should be above ground. By the last of June they should be from three to six inches tall, according to the cross. By the first of August they should lie from eight to twelve inches. The first time you dig seedling iris you will be surprised to find the |iarts under gi'ound do not look like rhizomes. They are somewhat globular with the rootlets arising from their bases. The rootlets are about two-thirds as long as the leaves. Transplant Garden Make it the same width as the seed bed but longer. Prepare in the same w;iy. Transplanting the Seedlings Do this the first week in August. Plunge a large mason's trowel into the ground eight inches. Draw the blade back, leaving a cavity into which drop the seed- ling, with the rootlrts hanging; withdraw the trowel allowing the earth to fall bai-k on the roots. Firtu it with the feet, leaving the bulbous part of the root two inches lielow the surface. Set the seedlings six inches apart, in rows with six inches between them. Watering \\l\en the lied is ]danted, run the sprinkler, if tlio seastm is dry, until the ground i; inoist. and will hold its form when squeezed in the hand. Growth and Mortality in the Transplant Bed lieltered position until the roots have well started again. Shrul)s grown under restricted root conditions naturally Jieed frequent applications of water but this should only be given when necessary and ir warm weather it is of the utmost importance that one spray them frequently • overhead. Some of the most attractive \arieties for the purpose are enumerated but the selection will have to be governed by the positions the plants are to occupy and individual tastes. Among the most iiseful for larger specimens are Picea allia. P. Englemanni and the green and blue forms of P. ]mnirens, the Colorado spruce; Pinus Strobus. the white pine: Pseudotsuga Douglasii, the Pouglas fir; Tsuga canadensis and Tsuga ca'xdiniana; the hemlocks; Juniiieru- viriiiniana : the red cedar and Sciadopitys PhctobyA L. Miller. Table Xtirwa.v Spnu-e fi»r Christmas t'se verticillata, the beautiful umbrella pine from Japan. For smaller growing specimens the following can be recommended: Thuja occidentalis and its varieties, compacta, Hoveyi and pyramidalis ; Retinospora filifera and E. Veitchii ; Taxus euspidata : Juniperus com- munis and Pinus montana. m. Desert, Me. FORDHOOK HYBRID GLADIOLI. I StH.' r.ivHi- Itlustiati^>n I The trial grounds at Fordhook are now brilliant with Buri:ee"s new strain of gladioli on which their expert, George W. Kerr, has been working for the past ten years. There are some two hundred varieties now un- der label that have survived from year to year from hundreds of thou- sands that had to go in the discard as superior merit' developed in the fa-' vored few. The foundation of the new strain was the early flowering prae- cox crossed with gandavensis. Le- moinei. Xancianus, and various other types. All colors are represented from the purest white to the deepest crimson, with wonderful varieg-.tions in splashing and marginatlons in the intermediate shades. In addition to their early flowering qualities — fall flowers from spring sown seed — the size and form of the blossoms are of the finest, many of them fully equal to that of such fine varieties as Mrs. FYancis King, America and others of that class. The Kunderdi blood has also been introduced recently and sev- eral of the new crosses with that fine novelty begin already to show good promise. Mr. Kerr says that while most of the spring sown will bloom the first season all the corms should be saved and stored over for next spring's planting, showing their addi- tional delightful surprises over the first season's wonders. A BOTANICAL HIGHWAY. Thi Christian Science Monitor, Bos- ton, is authority for the • statement that the Pacific Highway, designed to extend from British Columbia to Mex- ico, will be developed on either side as a continuous botanic garden and arboretum. Portions of this interna- tional roadway were constructed be- fore the United States entered the war. According to the Monitor the movement to develop the highway alonu botanical lines was started in Santa Barbara, Cal., by the WorldV Botai ical Garden Association. It is stated that the central garden and nursery for southern species will be located at Santa Barbara. 128 HORTICULTURE August 10, 1918 horticulture: VOL. XXVIII AUGUST 10, 1918 NO. 6 PCBL.ISHED WEEKLY BY HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 147 Summer Street, Boston, Mass. WM. J. STEWART. Editor and Manager Telephone. Beach 292 ADVERTISING BATES: Per i noh. 30 inches to page $1.25 Discount on Contracts for consecutive insertions, as follows: One month (4 times). 5 per cent.; three montlis (13 times). 10 per cent.: six months (26 times), 20 per cent.; one year (52 times), 30 per cent. Page and tialf page space, not consecative, rates on application. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Year, in advance, $1.00; To Foreign Countries, $2.00; To Canada, $1.60. Entered as second-class matter December 8, 1904, at the Post Office at Boston, Mass., under the Act of Congress of March 3, 187ii. CONTENTS Page COVER ILLUSTRATION— Fordhook Hybrid Gladioli LETTERS FROM AN OLD TO A YOUNG GARDENER — On Hybridizing and Crossing tlie French Iris — Willia^n Rollins 125-126 EVERGREENS FOR WINTER DECORATION — Arthur E. r;ia?i7ifr— Illustrated 127 FORDHOOK HYBRID GLADIOLI 127 SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS— St. Louis Con- vention— The Publicity Campaign — Secretary Young at Multnowah Falls, Illustrated — Department of Plant Registration — Hotel Accommodations — Cleve- land Wants Convention in 1920 129-130 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES— Ladies' Society of Ameri- can Florists — Massachusetts Horticultural Society.. 130 Chicago Florists Club — Cleveland Florists' Club — American Gladiolus Society — Stamford Horticultural Society — National Association of Gardeners — Ameri- can Rose Society 132-133 OF INTEREST TO RETAIL FLORISTS: Flowers by Telegraph 134 New Flower Stores 135 FLOWER MARKET REPORTS: Boston, Chicago, New York, Philadelphia, Rochester, St. Louis 137 OBITUARY— A. V. D. Snyder— Mrs. Peter Rlsch 139 LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS: Chicago, New York. Philadelphia, Pittsburgh. Roch- ester 140-141 MISCELLANEOUS: A Botanical Highway 127 Di-acaena glomerata and Dracaena Kindtiana — Illus- trated 131 News Notes 137 Visitors' Register 139 New Cori orations 139 Catalogues Received 139 Greenhouses Building or Contemplated 139 Patents Granted 1.39 Publications Received 142 We are often askerl hoAv to make Legible labels oarclen labels that will coutinue to be lesrible for more than a season. There are iiumeroiTS methods in vogue, most of them, however, involving so mncli labor that they are rarely put in practice. Probably one of the simplest methods to secure legibility of wooden labels is to have them painted all over witli white lead and thoroughly dried. Then before writing paint lightly a second time the sur- face to be written. An hour after the second coat i^ applied the surface may be vrritten with lead pencil not too hard and the label allowed to dry. Labels pre- pared in this manner are extensively used in botanical gardens and last well. We see very little of this satellite of the The rtuwer trade at the present time. The "work street or fight'"' mandate has apparently brought fakir evil days upon him and he has "made him- self scarce."' The store florist doing business on the city avenues where the street faldr is wont to operate will now be minus one nightmare but the whole- saler and his purveyor and mainstay — the grower — are not likely to feel so jabilant over the disappearance of tliis "Ja'ek-in-a-pinch," their friend in need. Accord- ingly, opinions will probably vary as to whether the .street merchant is strictly non-essential and whether his avocation is "work." We have seen him, however, at times when we thought he worked pretty hard, when the wholesaler found the pulse of business favoralile and "with liack to the wall"' turned a deaf ear to all liargain offers and entreaties. It w-as quite natural that the great The popularity of interest i;i gardening awakened outdoor gardening throughout the countn" among amateurs, and which led to the organization of the numerous garden clubs should find expression mostly in the outdoor garden. The call of the garden is loudest in the spring when nature re- clothes the earth with verdure and when ■we look eagerly for the first blossoms in the open air. Naturally we want to be out in the fresh air of the garden at this season and it is here that our interest in the hardy plants, shrubs, vines and trees begins or gains new inspiration. And after all is not the outdoor garden by far the largest, most profitable, the most interesting field of garden work and also the most enduring in the perennial satisfaction which it affords. The snow- drops, crocuses, the many charming forms of the daffo- dils, the hepaticas, the orchid-like irises extending in tbeir varied types to well beyond midsummer and wliile tlie.se are still blooming the early lilies come and their many succeeding later varieties continue their flowering ]>eriod into the late autumn; tbese accompanied in their seasons by the peonies, larkspurs, hollyhocks, phlo.xes, Jaiianese anemones and hundreds of other hardy jierennials constitute a panorama of beauty and interest tliat no greenhouse coUeetion can rival. It is unfor- tunate that many of the new varieties and recent intro- ductions are not moi'e generally seen- in such gardens, as they afford an almost inexhaustible supply of material yet Init little known. This is also true of hardy sbrubs, vines and trees of which the Arnold Arboretum, alone, in the last si.x or seven years has introduced about fif- teen hundred species and varieties new to cultivation. With so vast a supply of material which must sooner or later become known, and find place in our gardens we cannot but feel tliat the outdoor garden is likely to become and cnntinuc 'he major field in horticulture. August 10. 1918 HOETICULTUEE 129 SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS ST. LOUIS CONVENTION AUGUST 20, 21, 22. The secretary is now located at the Jefferson Hotel. St. Louis, where com- munications in regard to the Conven- ' tion saould be sent. A card of mem- bership has been issued to all mem- bers in good standing. This card admits the person to whom it is issued to the Convention Hall at all times during the Convention, and to the Trade Exhibition. The non-re- ceipt of a card by any member is an indication that his 1918 dues have not been 'paid, as only those in good standing will be permitted to attend the meetings. It is therefore incum- bent upon all who intend to be pres- ent at the Convention but have not paid their annual tdues to make prompt remittance. As is customary, the secretary's presence in the Convention City ahead of the Convention is required for the purpose of giving attention to all the details entailed by the So- ciety's management, and particularly in regard to the Trade Exhibition. Intending exhibitors will please take notice that he is at their service, and will be pleased to render any possible assistance in the staging and care of exhibits. The outlook for a successful convention is very promising. The importance of the subject matter of ■ the program is expected to draw a large attendance. The United States Fuel Adminis- tration has notified our Washington Representative that Wallace Crossley, State Capitol, Jefferson City, Mo., Federal Fuel Administrator for the state of Missouri, will be the speaker on the subject, "The Coal Conserva- tion Order as it Applies to Florists," scheduled for discussion at the after- noon session of Thursday, August 22. Mr. Crossley is thoroughly familiar with his subject, and the application of the order to all sections of the country. Among the additions to the list of exhibitors are the following: John A. Evans Co., Richmond. Ind.: The Ove Gnatt Co., Inc., La Porte, lud. The local committee are actively engaged in perfecting plans for the entertainment of visitors, vhich means that all who are in attendance are assured of a most enjoyablp visit. THE PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN From San Francisco the secretary proceeded to Los Angeles, in which city he was in the hands of Fred Howard, S. A. F. state vice-president, and Frank Shearer, superintendent of parks, who made his first day's work easy of accomplishment and extended to him many courtesies, for which he is deeply grateful. A banquet was arranged for the evening, when the »^ecret;ir>' Younji: at Multiiowah Falls, on Colmnliia River Highway, uear Portlanil, Ow.. in cumpany with James Forties, J. B. Pilkiugtou anil others. secretary had the opportunity to ex- plain to many in the craft the great benefit to be derived from the Pub- licity Campaign. The results of this informal gathering are to be noticed in the list of subscriptions reported. In addition, several new members were added to the Society's member- ship roll. On the second day A. F. Borden, of the Redondo Floral Co.. president of the local club, took the visitor in hand, devoting the entire day to his work, which included a visit to Pasadena. Mr. Borden, and in fact all with whom the secretary came in contact in Los Angeles, did their utmost to make his stay in the city both enjoyable and profitable. At Salt Lake City, Utah, the secre- tary was met at the station by G. K. Uno. who escorted him to the Utah Hotel, where he found Messrs. R. Mil- ler, R. Wilson. W. Sorenson, B. Gray, J. H. Maxwell, Chas. Alt, D. E. Law, M. Jorgensen, and A. Alt. represent- ing the trade of the community. Afterwards a meeting was held at the store of Huddart Floral Co., where the secretary had the opportunity to explain the work of the Publicity Campaign and of the Society. Several subscriptions to the fund were forth- coming, and a number of new mem- bers came into the S. A. F. fold. The secretary expresses at this time his great pleasure at the warmth of the reception given him in Salt Lake City, and his gratitude tor the espe- cial courtesies extended to him by Robert Miller, G. K. Uno and A. J. Alt. It was quite evident that inter- est in the work of our organization was of the strongest character. Some ilittle time was spent in Omaha, in which city the secretary had the valued assistance of Mrs. J. J. Hess, wife of the Society's treas- urer, and, of course, of the treasurer himself. His work here, naturally, also extended to Council Bluffs, in the neighboring state of Iowa. In St. Joseph. Mo., he was met at the station, in company with Treas- urer Hess, by Director Frank X. Stuppy, at the early hour of 7 a. m., and an entire hour was given to the official work, several subscriptions and many new memberships result- ing. .Samuel Murray and Arthur Newell of Kansas City came on to "St. Joe," and carried the secretary with them to their own city, where next day, and with Wm. L. Rock, treasurer of the F. T. D., a long day was put in among the trade, over $300 in subscriptions and thirteen new members being the result of the round-up. The gentlemen forming the escort were most enthusiastic over the "per- sonal visit method" adopted to create interest in the publicity work, and nert strongly of the opinion that this procedure would assuredly carry the fund "over the top." 130 HORTICULTUEE August 10, 1918 The seci-etaiy ultimately reached St. Louis, where he at once took up the work of the Convention. At inter- vals between the present ume and the Convention he will visit nearby cities, in an endeavor to carry the fund over the remaining stage. Who can say now that the Pub- licity Campaign Fund of $.jO,000 is not possible of accomplishment! There is less than $8,000 now to col- lect, and if all you gentlemen who have been "waiting to see" will now do what you have been intending to do when your vision became clear will act, the fund will be completed on time. , You have noted the great interest taken in the campaign by your brother florists throughout the country, and surely are impressed sufficiently to reach for your cheque books and do your bit. Send along your contributions— or, had we not better say, your insurance premiums, for surely, no better insurance was ever effected by florists. The following additional subscrip- tions have been recorded: Annuall.v for Four Years— Howard A: Smith. Los Angeles. Cal., $50; Wngl.s Flower Shop. Los Angeles. Lai., $J.), lh( Orchid, Pasadena, Cal.. .$25: F. Lichtenberg, Los Angelea, Cal., ?-'5; Broadway tlonsts, Los Angeles, Cal,, .$20; Superior Nursery Co Los Angeles. Cal.. $10: Eldred Howei Shop, Pasedena, Cal., $10: F. K. Hills. Los Angeles, Cal.. $5: Redondo Pl.iral < ..., Los Angeles Cal., $50; .T. Dieteruh Los Angeles. Cal., $10; Polder Bros. Monte- hello. Cal.. .$10; D. S. Purdie &<",•■ ^"^ Angeles Cal., .$25; Potter Floral to.. El Pa?o Texas. .$25; T. H. Keefe. Madison. N j'.. $5; Albert Goldenson, Los Angeles, Cal $5; D E. Law. Salt Lake City. T tab, .$5- Salt Lake Floral Co.. Salt Lake City. Utah, $.-.: B. C. Morris Floral Co., Salt Lake Citv I'tah $10; Bailey & Sons Co.. Salt Lake City, Utah. $15; Cramer Floral Co., Salt Lake City, Utah, $10; Keith O'Brien, Salt Lake City, Utah. $10; Ernest Lam- bourne, Salt Lake City, Utah, $10 ; Kiug Floral Co., Salt Lake City. 1 tali, .$10; BoIdt-LnnilT House of Flowers, Denver, Colo., .$10; Huddart Floral Co.. Salt Lake City Utah. $10; William R. Gibson. Jack- sonville. Fla.. !f5; F. B. Lalnsou, Council Bluffs Iowa, .$15; G. C. Hargadure. Flor- ence 'Xeb. .IJIO: .Tohu H. Bath, Omaha, Neb.', $10; Haefeli Floral Co., St. Joseph, Mo .$15; Park Floral Co.. St. Joseph, Mo., .$15-' Sanuiid Murray. Kansas City, Mo., $100; A F. Barbem. Kansas City. Mo.. $25; Jacob Hepting. Kansas City, Mo., $2o; Arthur Newell. Kansas City, Mo., $2.t; John Stevens. Kansas City. Mo.. $2u ; Hum- feld-Orear Floral Co.. Kansas City, Mo., .i!23; \V, J. Barnes. Kansas City. Mo, $2o; R s Brown A: Son. Kansas City. Mo., $15; Ailnlph l>. Mcdir, Kansas City, Mo., .$10; J R. McUrail, Kansas City, Mo., $10; August Luther, Kansas City; Mo., $15; Peterson Floral Co., Kansas City, Mo.. $10; Teddy Peppers. Kansas City, Mo.. .|5. Fur One Year— Elmhurst Landscape & Nursery Co.. Kansas City, Mo.. $10. Total .$T'.iO.00. Returns from Dealers \id.i' $2.SS1.30. Previously reporten from all sources, .$3.8..';:?8.75. Grand total, .$42,010.23. Department of Plant Registration Pi'blic notice is hereby given that Botabink & Atkins, Rutherford, X. J., submit for resistration the new seed- lings of Pyrethrum roseum hen men- tioned: Rutherford— Double red with light cen.,er: President Wilson — ilduble, deap rose-pink; Sylvia — Soft rose, dbl.; Pink Beauty— Light rose pink, single; Rosy Mem — Double rose with a lighter center; Cactus — Deep rose petals quil- led and pointed the same as cactus dahlias: Dainty— Semi-double deep rose, center white; Favorite— Semi- double deep rose, center white; Colum- Ina — Dbl, deep rose, shading to white; Delight— Shell pink, semi-double, white center; Rose Pearl— Deep rose, like cactus deeper, single; Purity — Dbl. pure white. Any person objecting to these regis- trations, or to the use of the proposed names, is requested to communicate with the Secretary at once. Failing to receive objection to the registra- tion, the same v.'ill .be made three weeks from this date. Public notice is hereby given that as no objection has been filed against the registration of Hydrangea Mrs. Woodrow Wilson by Frederick H. Dressel, Weehawken, N. J., same be- comes complete. John Young, Secretary. 1170 Broadway, New York. August 1st, 1918. HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS Jefferson hotel will be hotel head- quarters for the convention. As all hotels in St. Louis are usually well filled during the time when the con- vention is held it is advisable for all intending to be in attendance to re- serve rooms now. The secretary will be glad to make any reservations if re- quested. John Young, Secy. 1170 Broadway, New York, Aug. 5, 1918. The hotel committee of the St. Louis Florists' Club has supplied a list of hotels, together with their rates, for the benefit of those who will attend the S. A. F. convention, to be held in St. Louis August 20 to 22. All are European plan. CLEVELAND WANTS S. A. F. CON- VENTION IN 1920 Over 20 years have elapsed since the Sixth City had the honor of hav- ing an S. A. F. convention and the opinion is unanimously voiced by the Cleveland Florists' Club that the time was again approaching for the enjoyment of this distinction. A new generation has arisen since the time of the last gathering here, and men at the helm in those days are no longer taking an active part, and last but not least, Cleveland as a trade center has advanced by leaps and bounds. Actuated by this thought, representatives of the Florists' Club at the St. Louis convention were em- powered to invite the S. A. F. to meet here in 1920. N'ominations of officers for the en- suing year resulted as follows; Presi- dent, Charles J. Graham; 1st vice- president, Robert Weeks; 2nd vice- president, James W. Wilson; treas- urer, George Bate; secretary, James McLaughlin. As the nominations were unanimous, this will serve to in- troduce the men who are to steer the destinies of the club for the year be- ginning September 1918 and ending September 1919. Some clever nomin- ating speeches were made and the new officials will take up their duties with the feeling that every member of the club is behind them. LADIES' SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS. .Mrs. Julius Roehrs, president of the Ladies' Society of American Florists, has appointed Mrs. William Duckham, Madison, N. J., to be auditor for the year 1918. The annual meeting of the society will be held in Convention Hall, Moo- lah Temple, St. Louis, on Wednesday, August 21st, at 10 o'clock. At this time the reports of the officers will be given, the election of officers held, and any other business relative to the society will be brought up and acted upon. On account of the existing condi- tions the annual reception will not be held. Mrs. A. M. Hebr. Secretary. Lancaster, Pa. MASSACHUSETTS HORTICUL- TURAL SOCIETY. The display of gladioli will be the main feature at the August flower show 'of the Massachusetts Horticul- tural Society which will be held at Horticultural Hall next Saturday and Sunday. There are numerous large growers of this popular flower in the vicinity of Boston, both private and commer- cial, and the exhibit will be one of the most brilliant and attractive of the year. The schedule calls also for phloxes, China asters, and other seasonable flowering plants. Summer fruits are now approaching maturity and the first apples, pears, peaches, and plums will be on exhibition. Large exhibits of vegetables are expected, especially as the competition for the William B. H, Dowse trophy is becoming keen. This trophy is a handsome silver vase which is offered by Mr. Dowse for the encouragement of vegetable growing and will be awarded to the exhibitor of vegetables winning the greatest number of first prizes during the year. The exhibition is free to the public and will be open Saturday from 12 to c, and Sunday from 1 to 6 o'clock. Wm. p. Rich. Secretary. Newark, N. J. — The Essex County Florists' Club held a successful out- ing on August 1, several New York florists and wholesalers rarticiiiating. August 10. 1918 HORTICULTURE 131 DRACAENA GLOMERATA AND DRACAENA KINDTIANA During the World's Fair at St. Louis in 1904, arrangements were made \\ith l[r. Verner, wlio brought the South African pygmies for exhibition, to col- lect rare plants for the Missouri Botanical Garden. In 1906 a consign- ment of rare plants was received, in- cluding two very rare dracaenas, D. glomerata and D. Kindtiana. at that time the only specimens of these varieties in any botanical collection of the world. Sometime later, however, . the Laurente expedition collected these same varieties. Dracae?ia glomerata is the more or- namental of the two, resembling in habit D. Goldieana. although the growth is more vigorous. The leaves are ovate-lanceolate, light green, sparsely mottled with lighter green. The flowers are white. At the St. Louis Spring Flower Show in 1917 the Society of American Florists silver medal was awarded to this new intro- duction. D. Kindtiana grows to a Dracaena giomerata height of 2-3 feet with acuminate, dark green, leaves, produced in fan lanceolate, furrowed formation. Its peculiarity of growth, rather than ornamental value, makes it of particu- lar interest. The abundance of white, strongly scented flowers produces a pleasing effect during certain seasons. TRUE SCOTCH HEATHER (Calhina vulgaris) Tut -grown Plants fnr Iiuuiftiiate Plaiitinp 211. in. pots, $2.50 per 10; $20.(10 per 100 3 in. pots, gJS.OO per 10; $25.00 per 100 CORNISH HEATHER (Eriea >aKans) 3 in. pot**, $3.)>0 per 10; $25.00 per 100 ll> perieiim ralyciniim. Bear berry, Pachysandra. 2^* in. pot*. Si'Hd vour orders iinw and vnur plants will he .'stal.Iislie.I l.y'fall. Eastern Nurseries, Inc. HOLLISTON, MASS. HONEYSUCKLE Pot grown 6-in at $25 per 100 Euonymus Radicans Variegated Pot grown 4-in at $15 per 100 A.. I IVIII_l_EfR JAMAICA. N. Y. Let Us Quote You on CALLA ELLIOTTIANA IRIS, LILIUMS, PAEONIES, ETC. For Fall Delivery JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, Inc. Flowerfield, L. I., N. Y. Dr.vi ai;na Kixdtiax.\ B03BINK & ATKINS NURSERYMEN, FLORISTS, PLANTE«S RUTHERFORD. NEW JERSEY We arc subscribers to the Nurserymen's fund for Market Development, also "Say It ^\ itii Flowers'* Publicity Cainpaigii. 13-? H 0 R T I C U L T U 1^' K August 10, 1918 CHICAGO FLORISTS' CLUB. The Chicago Florists' Club members have been informed officially that per- mission has been granted by the U. S. Fuel Administration to burn screen- ings for the full operation of green houses in the State or Illinois, and a copy of the order covering the action is quoted below: "Chicago Florists' Club, C. L. Wash- burn, chairman, Peter Reiuburg, Au- gust Poehlmann, Fuel Comminee. Gentlemen : Answering your letter of July 19th. We have given consideration to your request for greenhouses to burn screen- ings for the full operation of their plants. The Washington order states that such permission may be given "with the approval of the Federal Fuel Ad- ministrator for its state, may operate to its full capacity by the use of screenings, the approval to be withheld where the giving of it would impair the fuel supply to manufacturing plants on the War Industries Board's Preference List." In view of that qualification in the Washington order, we have decided that a general permission for the use of screenings for full operation shall be limited to screenings procured from Central or Northern Illinois mines. If screenings are desired from Southern Illinois mines such applica- tions must be made to this office, stat- ing the name of the mine and the amount of screenings involved and the matter will receive investigation and attention here. Special permis- sion will issue if found merited. Yours very truly, (Signed) J. E. Williams. Fuel Administrator." It will be noted that the above order does not require special permit to se- cure screening from Central and Northern Illinois Mines. Members are urged to contract for and lay in a full stock of screenings Immediately. Arrange at onro with your coal dealer for complete delivery by December 1, on your full require- ments. Screenings can be safely stored during the early fall and winter months. F. Lautenschlager. Pres. CLEVELAND FLORISTS' CLUB The Florists' Club held its regular monthly meeting at the HoUenden. August 5. About 75 members were present. New members were elected as follows: Louis Merkel, Albert Wil- helmy, Herbert Evans, .Tames Watson and William Hagenberger. Chairman Russell, of the entertainment commit- tee made a report covering the annual picnic and a vote of thanks was unani- mously extended the committee for its splendid work. Chairman Friedley. of the soldiers committee, announced that the ever increasing number of florists and gardeners joining the colors, kept his committee on the jump. Final report of the Peony Show was read by H. P. Knoble and was ap- proved and accepted. In his campaign to increase the local membership of the S. A. F., Frank Friedley, State vice-president, announced that he had thus far secured 32 new members, which brings the club's representation in the national body up to about 70 mem- bers. AMERICAN GLADIOLUS SOCIETY The approaching exhibition of the Society at Buffalo, N. Y.. August 14-17, promises to be one of the largest ever held. The exhibition has been already well advertised locally and the public interest in the exhibition is most un- usual at this time of year. Elmwood Music Hall proving unsuitable, the ex- hibition will be held in the ball room of the Hotel Iroquois. This room was used to stage the annual exhibition of the American Carnation Society and is in every way suitable for a flower show. Intending exhibitors should keep in mind this change. The local committee consisting of E. W. Werick, president of the Buf- falo Florists' Club, W. J. Palmer, S. A. Anderson, D. J. Scott, E. C. Bruck- er and Commissioner H. B. Saunders of the Chamber of Commerce have the local arrangements well in hand. At a meeting of this committee, August 2, your secretary went over the arrangements for the exhibition. Exhibitors should mail their entries at once. This will be of great assist- ance to the local committee in pro- viding sufficient vases and also to the secretary. Address exhibits, prepaid.' to Exhibition American Gladiolus Society, Hotel Iroquois, Buffalo, N. Y., or addressed to the above in care of the W. F. Kasting Company, 568 Washington street. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago, III., offers a bronze medal as additional prizes in each of the following, open to all classes: No. 37 — 6 spikes of Princeps. No. 38 — 6 spikes of Primulinus Sun- beam. No. 39 — 6 vases of the blue, lavender and violet shades, three spikes each. Hotel Iroquois will be headquarters and meeting place for the Society. BAMBOO CANE STAKES Per bale Per bale NATCRAi, 6 ft., 2,000 S21.00 6-9 ft., 600 7.00 9-12 ft., 400 8.60 Prices ex warehouse New York. Terms — Net cash 30 days. McHUTCHISON & CO. 95 Chambers St., New Tork Freesta Purity MAMMOTH SIZE .\lso 5-8 and up FBEESIA — ref racta alba 5-8 Inch. SWMET WILLI.AM — single mixed fine strain. CYCL.4MEN Seed. Finest American grown from the Tery finest strains. Prices on Application J.M.THORBURN&CO. 3'A Barclay Street Tlirough to 54 Park Place NEW YORK CITY Visitors are urged to make their reservations in advance if possible, to insure that they will be taken care of. The rates for rooms are: One Peisoii Kiioiu with tub bath $3.00 to ?o.00 Uouiu with shower bath 2.50 to 3.00 Ho.im -n-ithout bath 2.(X) to 3.00 Two Persons Koom with tub bath 5.00 to 7.00 lioom with shower bath 4.50 to 5.00 K.)om without bath 3.00 to 4.00 Why not take a few days' vacation, attend the exhibition and visit Niagara Falls as well as other points of inter- est? Good roads lead to Buffalo and that automobile, if not the train, will get you there. The Buffalo people are expecting a great flower show. The local committee is enthusiastically working to make our stay in Buffalo both enjoyable and profitable. Each member should decide how he can help and then do it. All that is re- quired for a successful meeting and exhibition is for the American Gladi- oUus Society to do its part. A. C. Beal. Secretary. STAMFORD HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Notwithstanding the warm weather, there was a goodly attendance at the regular- monthly meeting on Friday, August 2nd. at Moose Hall. Many in- teresting subjects were discussed, the principal one being the advisability of holding a Fall show. It was the unanimous decision of the members that a successful show could be arranged. To this end, a committee was appointed to report at AuRUSt 10, 1918 HORTICULTUBE the next regular meeting. There will ■be special classes open for children and for War gardens. It was decided to carry all members that are in the service without remuneration ui.til the end of the war and to procure a serv- ice flag. Anton Pederson was pre- sented with a cut glass vase by the society in appreciation of his efforts in their behalf, particularly for the fine work he did in connectinn with the July Show. Mr. Bischke addressed the society on Chrysanthemums, in particular in regard to the taking ot buds His address was highly interesting and much appreciated by the members. A number of fine exhibits were dis- played by the following members: Phlox and gladiolus, honorable men- tion, to A. Bischke; Cereus grandi- flora. Queen of the Night, cultural certificate to A. Bischke: Cabbage Succession and Bantam Evergreen corn, hon. men. to A. Bischke: Onion Ailsa Craig, to Wm. Whitten. honorable mention. A cultural certificate was awarded James Foster for Musk Melon, Royal Sovereign. A vase of roses and annuals by Joseph Tose, a vote of thanks. Michael Smith car- ried off a cultural certificate for an extra fine display of Lilium tigri^um. A. Alius, Cattleya Adula, honorable mention. Anton Pederson also received honorable mention for tomato '•S'tam- ford Beauty." This is a new tomato which originated with Mr. Pederson and was put out last year for the first time, and so far, has made a wonder- ful showing. A letter was read from A. P. Wezel, who is in the service, in which he speaks of the "bit" he hopes to do for his adopted country. At the next regular meeting which fulls on Sept. 6th, many matters of interest will be taken up and full details of the coming exhibition will be arranged. W. J. Rice. Cor. Secy. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GAR- DENERS The National Association of Garden- ers will hold their annual convention this year in Cleveland, Sept. 24. 25, 26, with headquarters at the Hollenden. This was announced by President Robert Weeks, who has appointed the following committee to take care ot local convention matters: Herman Knoble, chairman, Walter E. Cook, Frank A. Friedley, M. A. Vinson, R. P. Bryden, Luther Wells and H. P. Rapley. A tentative program has been arranged as follows: Tuesday, 24th, 10 a. m., executive meeting; 2 p. m. Opening session of convention in assembly room at the Hrllenden, address of welcome bv JIayor Davis. S. & W. Co.'s American-Grown CYCLAMEN SEED This seed is grown for us by the grower of the best Cyclamen plants coming to the New York market. They are unsurpassed in size of bloom, color, and sub- stance. The plants, from which this seed is produced, are selected only from those of superior bloom and foliage. The germination of the seed we are offering grows 99%. We only have a limited quantity to offer, and when sold will be obliged to refuse further orders. llllJ sds llinu sds Giant Fringed Rose. .$3.00 $25.00 Giant Fringed White with redeye 3.00 25.00 Giant Fringed White (Rococo) 3.00 25.00 Giant Fringed Mixed. 2.50 20.00 STUMPP & WALTER CO., '''' ^n^e^w^v^oVJ'^^^ ino s.ls liiim s'N Giant Salmon Rose. $2.00 $15.00 Giant Dark Rose . . 2.00 15.00 Giant Rose 2.00 15.00 Giant Dark Red . . . 2.00 15.00 Giant Light Red. .. 2.00 15.00 Giant White with rec i eve 2.00 15.00 "Seeds with a Lineage" All Varieties Thoroughly tested at our trial grounds, Raynes Park, London, England. Send for Catalogue CARTERS T/EO 1 ED DEJID O, inc., commerce BIdgTBoIton, Mas*. of Cleveland, response by President Robert Weeks. Evening, lecture by a well known man, the Cleveland Florists' Club and the Garden Club to be guests of the evening, Wednesday, 25th. the election of officers and in the afternoon, an auto trip tendered visit- ing gardeners through the parks and to leading estates. The feature of the 26th will be bowling match between the Cleveland Florists' Club team and the Gardeners. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY Rose Registration The following request has been re- ceived for registration of a rose and this has been approved by the Rose Registration Committee. Unless ob- jections are received within three weeks from the date of this publica- tion, the registration will be perman- ently accepted: Name — 'Aunt Harriet": Class — Hy- Ijrid Wichuraiana; Parentage of rose — Appoline X Wichhuraiana. Description: — Habit of Plant — Vig- nrrms climber; Character of foliage — dark green, healthy; Freedom of growth and hardiness — Hardy to zero temijerature; Free grower; Flower — Very large for Multiflora type: Color — Rich Crimson, white eye; Form — Semi-double ; Fragrance and bud — Moderate; Petalage — Average Multiflora; Freedom of bloom and lasting quality — Among the best, moderate. The rose is unlike any other and superior for the following reasons: Intense brilliancy, hardiness, fine foliage and especially suited to those who want a fine show from a rose that will require but little care. 1 Signed) THE CONARD & JONES COMPANY. E. A. White. Secretary. 13-1: HORTICULTURE August lU, 1918 ALEX. MeCONNELL 611 FIFTH AVENUE IME^A/ VOF^K CSITY Telegraphic orders forwarded to any part of the United States, Canada, and Foreign Countries. Orders from the trade for dellTery In New Tork and vi- cinity receive special attention. Cost of Cabling Foreign Deliv- eries Must be Prepaid. Reference or cash must accompany all orders from, unknown correspondents. Cable Address, AI^XCONNELI^. "The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Teleijrapli DeliTery 124 TREMONT ST. IM FOB KANSAS CITY Transfer Your Orders to SAMUEL MURRAY 1017 Grand Avenue Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery DAVID CLARKE'S SONS Deliver orders from any part of the country to New York City Write or Telegraph 2139-2141 Broadway, - New York Telephone 1552-1553 Columbus KOHMILLER, Florist 426 Madison Ave. and 49th St., New York. Also Vanderbilt Hotel Telephone, Murray Hill T83 Out-of-town Orders Solicitcil. Loc.ition Central. Personal Attention, Member F. T. D. Asso. 4DAM SEKENGER FLORIST BANGOR, MB. IVe Cover all Points in Maine 32 NEWBURY STREET, Providence, Rhode Island Johnston Brothers LEADING FLORISTS 38 Dorrance Street Member Florists' Telegrraph Delivery Of Interest to Retail Florists 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— H. G. Eyres, IOC State St. Albany. N. Y.— The Rosery, 23 Steuben St. Bangor, Me. — Adam Sekenger, 32 New- bury St. Boston— Thos. F. Galvin, 1 Park St. Boston— Penn the Florist, 124 Tremont St. Boston — Julius A. Zinn, 4 Park St. Buffalo, N. 1'.— S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St. Buffalo, N. Y.— Palmer's, 304 Main St. Chicago— William J. Smyth, Michigan Ave. and 31st St. Cleveland, 0.— J. M. Gasser Co., Euclid Ave. Cleveland, O. — Adam Graham & Sons, 5523 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, O.— Knoble Bros.. 1836 W. 25th St. Cleveland, 0.— The Smith & Fetters Co.. 735 Euclid Ave. Denver, Col.— Park Floral Co., l&io Broadway. Detroit. Mich.— J. Breitmeyer's Sons, corner Brodway and Gratiot Ave. Fall River, Mass. — Warburton, 495 New Boston Rd. and 36 N. Main St. Houston, Tex. — Kerr, The Florist. Kansas City, Mo. — Samuel Murray, 1017 Grand Ave. New Haven, Conn. — J. N. Champion & Co.. 1026 Chapel St. New York— David Clarke's Sons, 2139- 2141 Broadway. New Y'^ork — Alex. McConnell, 611 5th Ave. New York— Young & Nugent. 42 'W. 28th. New Y'ork — A. T. Bunyard, 413 Madison Ave., at 48th St. New Y'ork — Dards, N. E. corner 44th St. and Madison Ave. New York— G. E. M. Stumpp, 761 Fifth Ave. IN THE National Capital \t your service to deliver Flowers or Desig:ns on Order by Tele- graph or otherwise. Prompt Reliable Service. GEORCE H. GOOKE Connecticut Ave. and L St. W.4SHINGTON, D .C. Established 1874 DARDS 341 Madison Ave., New York HELP do YOUR BIT To-day By SELLING THRIFT and WAR SAVING STAMPS. STAND behind THE FOOD CONSERVATION LAWS. Display prominently PATRI- OTIC POSTERS. DO IT NOW JOHN BREITMEYER'S — SONS^= Cor. Broadway and Gratiot Ayes. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs . . . Higli Grade Cut Blooms AW cover all Michigan points and good !«ectionH of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Members Florists* Telegraph Delivery Association. OCDf BROS CO GUDE BROS. CO. WASHINGTON, D. C. Member Florists Teledrapb Debvery Orders for NEW YORK. Write or Phone to MAX SGHLING 785 Fiftli Ave. Best Florists in the States as References. EUROPEAN ORDERS EIEGCTBD Members of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery THE ROSERY 23 STEUBEN ST. AL.BA,IMY. N. Y. FLOWER DELIVERIES FOR ALBANY AND viciNmr Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery G. E. M. STUMPP 761 Fifth Ave. NEW YORK CITY Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Asso. YOUNG & NUGENT 42 West 28 Street New York .Aleniber Florists' Telegraph Delivery A. T. BUNYARD NEW YORK 413 Madison Ave. at 48th Street AUo Newport, R. I. I GU.VRAXTF.E S.\T1SF.VCT1()N iwieiwiBER F-. -r. ■=> A August 10. 1918 11 () KT I CIT LT U RE 135 CHICAGO Send Your Orders to WILLIAM J. SMYTH Member FlorisU' Telegraph Delivery Asiociation Michigan Ave. at 31st Street Prompt Auto Delivery^ Service THOS. F. GALVIN UClif VnOV 561 Fifth Ave. nCff TUnli Vanderbllt Hotel BAQTAy 1 Park Street DUO I Ull 799 Boylston Street liliveries to Steaners and all Eastarn Poiib Orders Filled Day or Night for OL.EVEI-AIMD and State of Ohio Complete Stock. Regular discount to Trade. KNOBLE BROS. 1896 W. *i5th St.. Cleveland. O. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery THE SMITH & FETTERS CO. 735 Euclid Avenue CLEVELAND, OHIO Flowers of Every Kind in Season CLEVELAND A. GRAHAM & SON S523 Euclid Ave. Will take good care of your orders Members oj F, T, D, Association. Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue^ N. Racbesier Phone 506. Long Bist. Bell Phone zi8o Members Florists Telegraph Delivery S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y. ANDERSON service means fresh, sturdy Stock and prompt deliveries in BUFFALO, LOCKPORT, NIAGARA FALLS and WESTERN NEW YORK. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery HIGH GRADE PLANTS For Retail Stores a Specialty ASK FOR LIST THOMAS ROLAND, Nabant, Mast. WORCESTER, MASS. Randall's Flower Shop HARKY I. RAXDALL. Proprietor. >fember Florists' Telegraph Delivery New York— Thos. F. Galvin, Fifth Ave., at 4lith St. Xew York — Kottmiller, 426 Madison Ave. anil 49tli St., also Vanderbilt Hotel. Xew York— Max Schling. 785 Fifth Ave. Providence. R. I.— Johnston Bros., 3S Dorrance St. Kocliester, N. Y. — J. B. Keller Sons, 25 Clinton Ave. N. St. Louis, Mo.— Fred C. Weber, 4326-28 Olive St. St. Paul. Minn. — Holm & Olson, Inc. Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. — F. R. Pier- son Co. Toronto, Can.— J. H. Dunlop, 8-10 West Adelaide St. Washington, D. C— Gude Bros., 1214 F St. Washington. D. C— George H. Cooke, Connecticut Ave. and L St. Worcester, Mass. — Randall's Flower Shop, 22 Pearl St. NEW FLOWER STORES. Toronto, Ont. — G. W. Warren, Bloor & Lippincott streets. Humboldt, la.— R. K. Smith, Sum- ner avenue. Kansas City, Mo. — Secretary John Young ot the S. A. F. was here on Wednest'ay, July 31. He did some ef- fective campaigning for the Publicity fund and society membership. He was talien in hand by Messrs Rock, Mur- ray and Newell and it was altogether a memorcble day. Mr. Young left a fine impression on the Kansas City trade. F. R. PIERSON CO. FLORISTS AND PLANTSMEN TARRYTOWN-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. Quality and Reliability WARBURTON FALL RIVER, MASS. Deliveries ef Flowers and Plants In FALX BIVEB and contignoDS territory. H. F. A. LANGE WORCESTER, MASS. Deliveries to all points in New England. . 125,000 Square Feet of Glass. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association. YALE! YALE! And All New Haven Neighborhood FLOWER AND PLANT DELIVERIES Everything First-CIass J. N. CHAMPION & CO. 1026 Chapel St . New Haven. Conn. ST. LOUIS, MO. FRED C. WEBER 4326-28 Olive St. Mimttr Floritts Tlltgraph Dtlivtry AliociaHtn MOTICB INITIALS. We have one store only THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY. CLEfELAHl Euclid Avanu* The Far- Famed Flowers of TORONTO Delivered on mail or telegraph order for any occasion. In any part of the Dominion. JOHN H. DUNLOP »-10 West Adelaide St. - TOBONTO, OUT ALBANY, N. Y. Flowers or Design Work DELIVERED IX .ALB.AXY .4XD VICINITY OX TELEGRAPHIC ORDER 106 STATE STREET, ALBANY, N. Y. "THE HOME OF FLOWERS" The largest cut flower store in .America. Orders for the TWIN CITIES and for aU Xorthwestern points given prompt at- tention. HOLM & OLSON, incorporated ST. PAUL, MINN. ^■" Park Floral Co. B. E. GILLIS, President. E. P. NEIMAN, Secretary. _Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery DENVER. COLORADO ORR CMIDERS FOR TEXAS HOUSTON, TEXAS The rl.rist Member F. T. D. Association 136 HORTICULTURE August 10, 1918 FIELD GROWN CARNATION PLANTS C. W. Ward. White Enchantress. Light Pink and R Pink Enchantress. Enchantress Supreme, Alice, Matchless, White Perfection, Beacon, Alma Ward. Send for complete list and prices. Satisfaction guaranteed. THE LEO NIESSEN GO. 1201 Race Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. TRY Horticulture's Advertisers FIR5T Before Looking Elsewhere Tell Them You Did So And They'll Reciprocate EDWARD REID WHOLESALE FLORIST 1619 - 21 Ruitead St., Philadelphia, Pa. CHOICE BEAUTIES, ORCHIDS, VALLEY, ROSES iRd ail Seasonabii Varieties of Cut Flowers CHARLES E.MEEHAN Wholesale Cut Flowers Plants, Greens, etc. 5 So. Mole St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. GEORGE B. HART WHOLESALE FLORIST 24 Stone St., Rochester, N. Y. tGjmlca Wholesale Florists m^MIVIOND, IIMD. n,am* Bfiatloa Horitoaltnre when wrltlnc MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, Inc. WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS Conairventa 8«Ucited Hardy Fancy Fern Our Specialty 264 RANDOLPH ST., DETROIT, MICH. The Haute for Quality and Service ZECH & MANN I^^We are Wholesale Florists Doing a Strictly Wholesale Business 30 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO < / ^ E CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. 4 \ / t IF You Want Anything from Boston Get From Henry M. Robinson & Co. For Safety Place Your Orders With Ua IHE:IMF9Y ivi. robinson & 2 Mfinthrop Square and 32 Otis Straet, BOSTON, MASS It WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS — "^""'^"-/oVe^Xixrs onl> BOSTON Aug. 8 Rose* Am Beauty, Special la.oo " *' Fancy and Extra 8.00 " *' No. I and culls 2.00 to Russell, Euler, Mock I (0 - Hadley 1 2.0a CO Arenberg, Hoosiei Beauty > .50 to Ward 50 to Killarney, Radiance, Taft .50 to Ophelia, Sunburst, HillingdoQ i.oo to Carnations to Cattleyaa to Lilies, Lonsifloruin 4 00 to Lilies, Speciosiun 3.00 to Lily of the Valley 6.00 to Gladioli -S-^ to Sweet Peas \ .25 to Asters-- 1 .50 to Adiantum I .75 to Smilax I to Asparagus Plumosus. & Spren. (100 Bchs.) 35-<>o to x6.oo 10.00 6.00 zo.oo 4.00 4.0c 4.00 6.00 8,00 6.00 10,00 3.00 • 75 I. CO 1.00 50.00 ST. LOUIS Aug. 5 PHOA. Aug. 5 30.00 25.00 6,00 3.00 3.00 2.00 3. CO 3.00 2.00 3. 00 3.00 to 40.00 30. CO 10.00 15.00 5.00 4.00 4.00 6.00 6.00 4.00 50.00 12.30 S.oo + .00 .30 4.00 1.00 12.50 35.00 3.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 40. CO 10.00 5.00 4.0C 4.00 ■75 1.50 I.OO 23.CO 5c. 00 50.00 40.00 25. 00 10.0c 3.00 6.0c 8.0c 4.0c 75.0c 12.00 10.00 8.00 8.00 I 00 3.00 1.50 William F. Kasting Co. 5«8.570 WASHINGTON STREET BUFFALO, N. Y. J.a.BUOL©NG 184 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO CUT FLOWERS ROSES, VALLEY and CARNATIONS A Specialty WHOLESALE GROWER Of ROBERT DYSART CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT Simple methods of correct accoantins especially adapted for florists* use. BOOKS BALANCED AND ADJUSTED 40 STATE STREET . BOSTON Telephone Main 58 Boston Floral Supply Co. *47-3o7 Cambridge St.. Boston He;ii.Uiu.Trters for rvCAS. BASKETS. WIRE DESIGN'S and WAX FLOWERS StTil for price list if you have uot re- ceived one. August 10. 191S HORTICULTURE 13t Flower Market Reports Gladiolus and ast> is have BOSTON swamped the market this week and the quality runs in various grades with but little de- mand for the best of them. Roses are plentiful especially the short otf-mmed variety and American Beautie- can be had in small quantities. Carnations as far as the market is concerned are over. Sweet peas are abundant but the rest of the list suffers from a lack of supply, which has but very little effect on prices. With the unseasonably CHICAGO low temperature of the closing week of Jul^* summer business held fairly well and stock was tresh and bright. August opened the same way and a good trade was done comparing favorably to that of other years, but the first week end saw a change and the hottest spell of the year is now on. It could not do otherwise than cut with the sales and the books showed an immediate reduc- tion in the totals. Stock was affected and the supply lessened. At this time all really good roses are needed for regular trade. Carnations are out of season. Asters are not especially good but the best sell. Gladioli are plen- tiful. Saturday the market NEW YORK was cleaned up in a generally satisfactory way compared with the early week's business but Monday came along with a hot wave which has put a damper on demand — it has dwindled down to a stage of stagnation. If anything can be said to move it is whirp lilies. The call for roses is very limited and a majority of the stock is earned over and will no doubt be lost for roses have no keeping qualities noAv. .-vsters, except a few of the choicer grades are unsalable. Gladioli are too numerous to mention. Trade is at its lowest ebb. The usual sum- PHILADELPHIA mer dullness pre- vails here. Lots of asters and gladioli are the main features. Roses are also in fairly strong evidence. Good lilies are in de- mand and the supply seems to be equal to the occasion, with prices a little easier. Rubrum lilies are in evidence and meet with ready sale. Sweet peas are about over for the time being. Trade in all ROCHESTER. N. Y. stores fs very quiet. The last few cool days has shortened up the stock considerably. Gladioli are now the most popular flowers and sell fairly well. Asters are yet somewhat small. The carnation supply is about over. Sweet peas have slowed up and are not so good. Roses have been small. .V ASTERS Greenhouse, very choice, well-grown stock (dis- budded i $3.00. $4.00 per 100. Outdoor stock, in all lengths, assorted colors, some equally as good quality as the greenhouse grown. $1.00. $2. 00 and S3. 00 per 100. Everything in Cut Flowers, Plants, Greens, Ribbons and Supplies S. S. PENNOCK COMPANY The Philadelphia NEW YORK 1 1 7 W. 28th St. Wholesale Florists of PHILADELPHIA BALTIMORE 1 608- 1 620 Ludlow St. Franlclin & St. Paul St». WASHINGTON. 1 2 1 6 H. St.. N. W. WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS - ™^^ ™^^-to'deal£rs only Roses Am. Beauty, Special " ** Fancy and Elxtra " " No. I and culls Russell, Euler, Mock Hadley Aienberg, Hoosier Beauty Ward tCillamey, Radiance, Taft Ophelia, Sunburst, Hillingdon • Camatioiis Cattleyas Lilies, Longiflonim Lilies, Speciosum Uly of the VaUey Gladioli Sweet Peas Asters Adiantum Smilax • ■ \sparasnsPln.&Spren. (looBhs.) CINCn4NATI I CHICAGO Aug. 5 1 A"g- 5 BUFFALO Aug. 5 PITTSBURC Aug. 5 25.00 15.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 S-oo 4.00 3.00 4.00 60,00 10.00 3.00 1.00 15.00 25.00 3S-00 I 30.00 10.00 12.00 12. oc 8.00 6.00 6.00 8.CQ 2. 00 ' 75-00 i 12.50 6.00 6.00 .35 3.0J ! 1. 00 j 20.00 I 35-00 i 40.00 to 2i .00 to 8.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 1.00 75.00 10.00 4.00 2.00 .40 1. 00 1.00 15.00 25.00 50.00 30.00 12.00 20.00 I COO 10.00 10.00 10.00 3.00 100.00 15.00 6.00 6.00 1.00 4.00 1.50 25.00 50.00 I 20.00 10.00 3.0: 3.00 3.OQ 3-O0 3.00 2.00 2.00 t.oo 4c. 00 8.00 3.00 6.00 3,00 ■25 .50 .50 15 00 35.00 30.00 30.00 6.0c 6.00 6. CO 8.00 3.00 4.00 6.00 2.0C 50.00 10.00 5.00 I 8.00 5.00 I .40 I 2.00 1.25 2C.OO I 50.00 I 20-00 12.00 3.00 4.00 to 25.0c to i5'0« to 1 0.0c la.oc to . to to 3.00 3.00 3.00 1.00 50.00 lO.CO 4.0 •50 l.i o 1. 00 8.00 10.00 2.00 75'0*» is.oe 40.00 10 6. GO' x.oo 4.00 I. "3 15.00 60.00 I The market has been ST. LOUIS at a complete stand- still. Funeral work is the only outlet. Roses are coming in freely. Russells and Ophelia and some Hoosier Beauties. Carnations are poor and small. Some fairly good size pink and purple asters are seen. NEWS NOTES. Woodstock, Vt.— Roy G. Campbell began work for F. S. Mackenzie in the greenhouse the first of July, as successor to Eru«st Morris, who en- listed. Mr. and Mrs. Canjpbell have moved to the house formerly occu- pied by Mr. and Mrs. Morris. New Haven, Ct. — Andrew O. MC- Crea. florist, at 221 Meadow street, filed a petition in bankruptcy August 1. stating under oath he did not have the necessary money to pay the filing fee. Liabilities, all unsecured, are listed at $1,887.46. Assets, comprised of stock in trade, are valued at $250 and debts, due to open account, are listed at $58.80. San Diego. Gal. — Presumably beaten to death and buried in the yard at :Mme. Ernestine Schumann - Heink's country home at Grossmont near here, the body of Wilhelm Besthorn. the singer's gardener, was discovered wheff his own dogs were found franti- cally digging above it July 31. Best- horn was of German birth. It is said he was a naturalized American. He carried a sum of money when he dis- aipenred several days ago. 13S HORTICULTURE August 10, 1918 H. E. FROMENT Wholesale Commission Florist Choice Cut Flowers Kew Address, 143 West 28th St., NEW YOKK Telephones: 2300, 2301, Madison Square. — WM. P. FORD — Wholesale Florist 107 W. 28tti Street, NEW YORK Telephone oSS.i. Farragut. Call and inspect the Best Establisment in the Wholesale Flower District. JOHN YOUNG & CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS S3 WEST 28th STREET NEW YORK CITY Consignments Solicited Phone Farragut 4336 WALTER F. SHERIDAN Wholesale Commission Dealer in CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 133 West 28th Street, New ¥ork Telephone— £SS%-S63J Madison Square ' RIEDEL & MEYER, Inc. Wholesale Gommission READY FOR BUSINESS 49 WEST 28th ST. NEW YORK. GEO. C. SIEBRECHT WHOLESALE FLORIST CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED <'HONB{«08iFARRAQDT NEW YORK THE KERVAN CO Fresh Cut Deeorative Evergreens. Highest Standard of Quality. Largest Stock in America. Write for Illustrated Catalog of Greens and Florists' Supplies 119 W. 28th St., - - NEW YORK WILLIAM H. KUEBLER Brooklyn'* Foramoit and Bed WHOLESALE GOMMISSION HOUSE 4 Firit CUm Markat t«» *f ■ UT PLOWERS * Wiliooghby St BrooUya, l!» 1 M. C- FORD^ 121 West 28th St., NEW YORK fi ROSES. FW cmiiiiiois A Full Line of ALL CUT FLOWERS. Telephone .W'O Farragut. WHOLESALE ■\ rLORI5T5 '^ \ — ^ — -^ I*. J. ®:M[rarn: WHOLESALE GOMMISSION FLORIST !5^S/§f£;^^" A full line of Cfaeice Cut Flswcr Stack tor .11 parpages. TBtBPBONB ! iJIJ ( rAKRAGCT 131 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY ALBANY GUT FLOWER EXGHANBE w„S!L*""v"'""- 811 Broadway, ALBANY, N. Y. SAVE TIME AND MONET BY SKNDINO TOUB OBDEB8 TO U8 Prices Right. Consignments Solicited. Telephone Connection HENRY M. ROBINSON CO. OF NEW YORK \A/IHOL.I SS-S7 '\A^e>s« ae'fcK ^'fcreefc Telephones, la — 8510 Madison Square Conslgniiienta SoUcit«4 MAURICE L. OI/ASS, Treasurer NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only ROSES AND CARNATIONS AmericAci Beauty, Special *' '* Fancy and Extra. " *' No. I and culls. . Ruaaell. Euler, Mock Hadley Arenbers. Hoosier Beauty Ward Killamey. Radiance, Taf t Ophelia, Sunburst, HilUngdon Key C«mationa last Part of Wi>k First Part of Week eoiling Aug. 3 beginoing (ug. 5 t91B 111B lO.OO to as .00 8.00 to 20.0c 4.00 to 10.00 2.00 to 8.0c ..so to 3.00 .»s to 2.0c .50 10 8.00 .50 to 6.0c .^0 to 6.00 ■ 5° to 6.0c .s.s to 4.00 .25 t? 3-oc ■25 to 3.00 .35 to 3.0c ■35 to 3.00 .25 to 3.oe ■ 35 to 600 ■50 to b.oc I. CO to 10.00 1.03 10 lO.OC -5° to 2.00 ■50 10 3.00 WE WANT MORE SHIPPERS We have a numerous clientage of New York City buyers and th« damaad ex- ceeds our supply. This is especially true of Roses. We have every facility and abundant means and best returns are assured for stock consigned to us. Address Yoor Bhlpments to UNITED CUT FLOWER CO. Inc. 1 11 W. 28th St., NEW YORK D. J, Pappas, Prei. RCED 01 KELLER 122 West 25th St.. New York Florists' Supplies We manufacture nil our Altai DisiEns, Baskets, Wira Wark ftNoveltias and are dealers iu Decorative Glassware, Girowers and Florists' Beanlsites H. BAYERSDORFER & CO. Manufacturers and Importers 1129 Arch St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. THE t,EADING FLORISTS' SUFPLT HOUSE OF AMERICA HENTZ & NASH, Inc. Wholesale Commision Florists SS and 57 West 26th Street Telephone No. FarraBUt NEW YORK Wired Toothpicks Manufactured by W. J. GOWEE, Berlin, N.Y. 10.000. . .$3.00 50,000. . .58.75 Sample free. For sale by dealers. When writingto Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture August 10. 191S HORTICULTURE l.-5!» Rochester, X. Y. — Hilton Schloss, New York City. Chicago — A. E. Kunderd, Goshen, Ind.; F. H. Riegelmeier, Pittsburgh, Pa.; Geo. Hampton o; J. G. Xeidinger Co., Phila., Pa.; Geo. Madsen, Elgin. 111.; E. J. Barnes. Kansas Cii.v, Mo.; Henry Kusik, Kansas City, Jlo.; M"iss Be!le Miller, Springfield. 111. Philadelphia— R. T. Brown. Cottage Gardens Co., Queens, N. Y'. ilr. Brown and family are summering in the mountains of Sullivan Co., X. Y'. Maurice .Joyce. Pottsville, Pa.; Pat- rick .Joseph Lynch, Xew Castle. Ind.; Edward H. Flood, Atco, N. .J. NEW CORPORATIONS, Louisville, Ky. — The National Seed Company has increased its capital stock to $126,000. Grand Rapids, Mich.— The Alfred J. Brown Seed Company has increased its capital stock to $700,000. New York — Colonial Florist, Man- hattan. .<10,000; G. S. Wityson. S. and G. Sakelos. 921 St. Nicholas avenue. Moultrie, Ga.— Moultrie Floral & Greenhouse Co., carital stock, $25,000. Incorporators, H. H. Roth and A. G. Bohr. Summit, N, J. — MacDonald the Florist, capital stock, $50,000. Incor- porators, James G., Robert and Jen- nie MacDonald. Springfield, III. — Davis Kankakee Com! any. greenhouse growers, capital $100,001). Incorporators, W. McGhee, R. W. Sims and H. S. Young. Louisvilie, Ky. — The Lewis Imple- ment & Seed Company, capital stock $100.01111. Incorporators, F. X. Lewis, H. H. Lewis and Charles H. Allen. San Francisco, Cal. — JlcGhee Wholesale Xurseries, capital stock, stock .$10.1100. Incorporators, P. B Shearer. Peter Dunlap and E. Roaw. Nashville, Tenn. — Baum's Hous£. of Flowers, capital stock $50,000. Incor- porators. Chas. C, Karl F. and R. L. S. Baum. G. W. Chesney and M. M. McDerniot. Roanoke, Va. — Wertz, Floriiirections on iiackage. LEMON OIL COMPANY Dept. S. 420 W. leiington St, Biltinori. Ml CONCENTRATED PULVERIZED MANURE Pnlverlzed or Shredded Cattle Manure FttlTerlxed Sheep Manure The Florists' standard of uniform high quality for over ten years. Specify: WIZARD BRAND in your Supply Jlouse order, or write us direct for prices and freight rates. THE PULVERIZED MANURE CO. M Union Stock Tsrd, nbleare Sure Insect Kill CI' HE use of Imp Soap Spray on fruit trees, garden truck, ornamental trees, shrubs, etc., will positively de- stroy all insect pests and larva deposits. Quite harmless to vegetation. Used in country's biggest orchards and estates. Very economical — one gal. Imp Soap Spray makes from 25 to 411 g.ils. effec- tive solution. Directions on can. Ft. lOc. : Qt. «0c.; Gal. $J.10; 5 Gals. $9.00.; 10 GalH. ¥17.35; Bbls., per gal., $1.70. F. o. B. Boston. Genuine can has Ivy Leaf trade mark. Your money back if Imp Soap Spray doesn't do as claimed. Order direct if yuur dealer r:iii't supply. F. E. ATTEAUX & CO., Prop.. Eastern Chemical Co. BOSTON, M.\SS. PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED Dawson Black. Ketail Merchant — By Harold Whiteheail, author of "The Busines.s Career of Peter Flint." This book, just out, is one of the most widely useful publications ever issued by The Page Company, Boston. It presents the fundamental principles of modern retail merchandizing in a most convincing and logical manner, and if every young man would care- fully read this book Starting in a busi- ness career on his own account and live up to its counsel, the disappoint- ments and failures on every side would be reduced to a minimum. HnRTicfT.TURE heartily accords with the advice in the chapter on Advertis- ing which says that "A man can afford to stop advertising when he can afford to be forgotten.'' Dawson Black was human; he made mistakes, "even as you and I." But he bad the requisite ambition and determination and over- came the obstacles that confron'ed him. The problems he solved are those that must be solved by the aver- age business man, big or little. Daw- son Black was not a business machine, but a genuine, lovable young chap, and the account of his mistakes and successes is inspiring, ap^rt from the sound business lessons inculculated. ?.^1 pages: price $1.50 net. The Page Company are accustomed to send out a galaxy of interesting books of fiction or travel each year as the vacation season comes around. One of the best of this season's list is "The Boy Scouts of Kendallville" by Brewer Corcoran. The title indicates its character. It is inspiring and is issued with the approval of The Boy Scouts of America. It is the story of a bright young factory worker who cannot enlist, because he has three de- pendents, but his knowledge of wood- craft and wig-wagging gained through scout practice enables him to foil a German plot to blow up the munitions factory. The story is full of patriotic manly enthusiasm well seasoned with adventures stirring and tragic. The boys will like it. 270 pages, illustrated; price $1.50 net. Another book by the same publish- ing house is "The Mt. Blossom Girls" by Isla May Mullins. This is the fourth and last in the "Blossom Shop" series of stories, in which the char- acters have already won coimtless friends. It is a book of high ideals. The romance is laid in a "settlement" enterprise in an Alabama mountain iron works community and ends hap- pily with the ringing of wedd-'ng bells. A very acceptable vacation book for the girls. 338 pages, illustrated; price $1 ..')0 net. The Reoognized Standard Insecticide. A spray remedy for green, black, white fly, thrips and soft scale. Quart, $1.00; Gallon, $3.60. FUNCINE For mildew, rust and other blights affect- ing flowers, fruits and vegetables. Qnart, $1.00; Gallon, $2.B0. VERMINE For eel worms, angle worms and other worms working in the soil. Quart, $1.00; Gallon, $3.00 SOLD BY DEALERS. Aphine Manufacturing Co. MADISON. N. J. NIKOTEEN For Spraying APHIS PUNK For Fumigating Aik Your Dealer Fot It. NICOTINE MFG. CO. ST. LOUIS DiflBcuIt and rejected cases spe- cially solicited. No misleading In- ducements made to secure business. Over 31) years' active practice. Ex- perienced personal, conscientious service. Write for terms. Address SIGGERS & SIGGERS PATHNT LAWYERS Box 9, National Union Building Washington, D. C. Florists' Hail Association of America You are hereby notified that the Annual Meeting of the Florists' Hail Association of America, will be held at Moolah Temple, St. Louis, Mo., at 9 o'clock a. m., on August 21, 1918, for the purpose of electing four Directors, and the transaction of such other liusiness as may come before the meeting. JOHN G. ESLER, Secretary. The Florists Hail Association rate of in- r.iirajice from Nov. 1st. 1016 to Nov. 1st, I0I7 \\\\\ be twent.v cents per hundred stiuare feet of sinffle thick griass and eiplit cents per hundred square feet of double thick glass. For particulars, address. JOHN G. ESLER. See., Saddle River, N. J. And not forgetting the little ones there is "The Sandman; His Indian Stories," by W. S. Phillips, who spent the greater portion of his life among the various Indian tribes in the west and is known as El Comancho. The book is a series of mystic imagina- tions and legends and lore about birds, animals and wild men told in an entertaining style. 292 pages and 37 full page pictures. Price $1.50 net. August 10, 1918 HOKTICULTURE 143 CAN SHIP ANY SIZE AT ONCE Telephone or Telegraph Order at Our Expense KROESCNELL BROS. CO., 466 W. Erie Street, CHICAGO, ILL. )reer'8 Peerlessi Glazing Points For Greenbouses Drive easy and true, because both bevels are on the same •ide. Can't twist and break the class in Iriving. Galvan- ized and will Dot rust. No rights or left! The Peerless Glazing Poin is patented. Noothers tike it. Order from your dealej^ or direct from us. 1000,75c. postpaid. '|(( Samples free. HENRY A. DREEE.I 714 Chestnut StroeV t Fblladelpbla. DREER'S riORIST SPECIALTIES Nen Brand Nen SiyU 'WVBRTOY' HOSE Furnished in lengths up to 500 ft. without seam or joint. Till HOSE fir the FLORIST ^-inch, perft.,ig c. Reel of 500 ft. '* rSl^c. a Reels, 1000 ft. " 18 c. ^-inch, " 16 c. Reels, 500 ft., '• isJ^c. Couplings furnished with- out char;;e HENRY A. DREER 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. F. 0. PIEDCE CO 12 W. BSOUWAV NEW YORK Mastica is elastic aiul tfiiac-ioiis, ailmits of oxpausion and contraction. Putty hpciiini>s tiard anil lirittle. Brolcen glass more easily rcmoveil witliont brealcins: of other Rlass as occnrs with hard pntty. Lasts longer than pntty. Easy to apply. NEW VOKK, 1476 Broadway. BOSTON, 113 State Street. SCBANTON, 307 Irving Avenne. GREENHOUSES- ALL KINDS Put your Greenhouse Problems up to us We go anywhere In Itie U. S. In submit plans and pilces MefrorE>Iifar)MaterialCZ 1297-1323 Flushing Ave.. Brookljn, N. Y. FOB GREENHOUSES Onr prices can be hart liy mail, and il will pay yon to get them. We carry tlic largest stock of .Specially Selected (llass in Greater New York and can supply any qnantity from a box to a car load on a one day notice, and at Kock Bottom Prices. PARSHELSKY BROS. Inc. Jolinson, Stewart and Varick Aves., Brooklyn, N. Y. Plant Propagation, Greenhouse and Nursery Practice By M. G. KAINS We have had many inquiries from time to time for a reliable and up-to-date book on plant propa- gation, but were always at a loss to find any pub- lication that we could recommend. The subject has been dealt with in fragmentary manner only in books that have come to our notice. So it is well that this new work has been issued, espec- ially as it is both comprehensive and practical, and it should meet with a ready sale among plantsmen, nurserymen and gardeners. There are nineteen chapters covering in detail topics of ger- mination and longevity of seeds, propagating by buds, layering, cuttings, grafting, etc., fruit tree stocks, scions, etc., and there are eight pages of condensed cultural instructions in tabulated form, covering annuals and perennials from seed, woody plants, evergreens, vines, bulbs and tubers, greenhouse and house plants, ferns, palms, water plants, orchids and cacti. The illustrations are numerous, comprising 213 figures and halftone plates. There are 322 pages well bound and on heavy paper, teeming with helpful information. It is a book which no cultivator can afford to do without. It is worth many times its price. Copies can be supplied from the office of HORTICUL- TURE at publisher's price, $1.50. HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 147 Summer St., Boston, Mass. Principles and Practice of Pruning By M. G. KAINS Lecturer un Horticulture, Columbia University Pew practices In the handling of plants, especially fruit hearing plants, attract so much interest as do those of pruning. The metliods are so varied, the results so di\erse, and the opinions of growers so apparently con- tradictory that this subject is always one of the most interesting, and the surest to hold attention and arouse discussion. Particularly during the last ten or fifteen years when the principles of plant physiology have been more and more satisfactorily applied to plant production and .man- agement has interest settled in pruning. During the latter half of this time also more and more investi- gations and tests have been conducted by experiment stations and other workers to test out methods and principles in the interest of science and for the benefit of growers. Tlie accnniulation of such new knowledge has become very considerable especially in the last de- cade, but it is necessarily so scattered that very few growers have access to it, hence the demand for a book, which shall present the really Important features of these investigations as well as set forth the fundamental principles based upon the laws of plant growth. This volume is lavishly illustrated mainly by actual photographs of specimens which show good and bad practices. The author has spared neither time nor ex- pense in gathering his photographs, each one of which tells its story. After a few pages of introduction the author discusses Plant Physiology as related to pruning. A chapter takes up the Philosophy of Pruning, Itself a very in- teresting subject. Then follows a classification and clear discussion of Buds, very fully illustrated from life. How Wounds Heal is an exceedingly Interesting chapter, as are also those on Prevention and Repair of Mechanical In- juries, Pruning Nursery Stock, Young Trees, Mature Trees and Odd Methods of Pruning and Training, Re- juvenating Neglected Trees and Practical Tree Surgery. Profusely illustrated. 400 pages. 5V4 i 8 Inchei. Cloth. Net, $2.00. HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 147 Summer St., Boston, Maai. HORTICULTURE August 10, 1918 BURPEE'S SWEET PEAS NEW WINTER FLOWERING SPENCERS The inclTiul ivpl t.i siiiallrst •u:il iinililriii is 111 I .:;ri-; Icirist. iiuil tliLTi' apijuais tii priMliic-M siU-h (Tolls as ca aniuuut ui" heat. Sweet LAVENUEK Kl.NO Greatly KeJuced it e.ti rn til Ilie eipiii- lie in> alternative, ex- i lie j^ruwu witli tlie as eau l»e suecessfiilly grown miller eoinlitious that woulil not allow ijroduelion of other popular dowers. We reeomnienil to our Horist frii-nils that they sow Sweet I'eas under ^lass for a eoni- iiiercial winter erop. Sweet Peas are the loprical paying- ciop for the comiu.!,' winter. They may lie gruwu witli very little heat. _ MTHITE 3:j!),5 — |!l KPEK'.S E.VULY S.WKKV. .'. ni.l:;nilicent wliite. Blaek swelled. 'A «z., <.«■.; o/.., ^\.ir>: 'A tli., l!.A.;r>; lb.. *ri..')((. 33!»B— IJITtTKE'S KAKLY SNOWSTORM. The liest nl I he white-se('ded. early-Howerins,' Siientcrs yet introduced. Tlie llowers are of great size and suhsianee. lieautifully waved, and an^ borne in great profusion. '/:; oz., Ifl.OO; «z.. .111.75; V, ll>., SG.OO; lb., .1!20.(M). - Is J CREAM 3.'jRl_HVRPEE'S E.VKI.V C.VNAKY sidenilid. rieh. deep 151 RI). This is a priinrose eidored self. % oz., until it with rose- jia.so ereani «z.. ¥1.35; oz., $3.(111. s,rjl— lUKPEE'S rui.MKOSE BEAITY'. An attractive and Tdeasing shade of deep priMir.ise. flushed with rose. Vi oz.. 75e.; oz., .$1.35; ■/, lb., .fl.-."; lb., SI-VIM). LIGHT PINK 3385 BtRPEE-S EARLY LOVELINESS. The color is white the entire tlower hiing suffused soft pml; reaches the edges, which are distinctly pimteed pink V: oz., * .75; oz.. Sl.-'5; V, lb., S3.,;>; lb. 3307 BURPEI'VS EARLY SWEET BRLVR. Color a lovely shade of pink throughout. l>ut with a soft salmon or amber suffusion, this being more :.ccentuated in the yomife-er flow- ers and buds. % oz., .f .75; '/- oz., »1.2d; oz., *J.0U DEEP PINK 3384 BURPEE'S EARLY ENCHANTRESS. A bright rose- pmk, becoming deeper toward the edges of standard and wings gradually softening in tone toward the wuf" ' ''f ""■ flower >/" oz., S .75; oz., $1.25: '/. lb.. $3.75; lb., ¥13.50 ■Xm> BURPEE'S EARLY PINK BE.YUTY. A soft rose- pink on white ground, rhdu-r toward the edges, gr In "-^"« in cob,r_as ^--^^^ ^"l -'J^l^.f , ^'^V^;^ •'"" S38U shade EARLY ENt'H.VNTRESS t;reatly Iteduced BLUE BURPEE'S E.YRLY BLUE-BIRD. This is a charming of blue. .Soniewliat similar to Wedgwood. Vi oz.. ¥ .75; Vi oz., ¥1-35; oz., ¥3.00 CRIMSON AND SCARLET wings. V2 oz., $ .75; ROSE PINK 3383 BURPEE'S EARLY EMPRESS. This is a luagnificeiit flower of largest size. A most distinct and glorious shade of bright deep rose-pink. A solid color throughout. CREAM PINK 3382 BURPEE'S EARLY KAYBREAK. The color Is a pleasing Shade of rid, r..se pink on cream ground, the color becoming deeper toward the edge of standard and wings. % oz.. ¥ -75; I- oz., ¥l-35; oz., $4.00 3396» BURPEE'S EARLY SUNBURST .\ pleasing shade becoMiing lighler toward the base of standaiil The entire llowiM- is sutfusi'd with soft amlier ¥ .75; 07,.. ¥1.25: y, lb.. ¥3.75; lb., ¥12.50 ROSE This lovely variety is a eliarin- iif rieh pink, and wings, and salmon. V- oz.. 3393 FORDHOOK ROSE. diarle of rosy carmine y^ oz., ¥ -50; oz., S Vj lb.. ¥2-50; lb., $8.00 338fi BURPEE'S E.VKI.V KIN(i. A glowing, rich, bright crimson, y.. nz., ¥ .75; oz., ¥1.25; Vi lb., ¥3.75; lb., $12.50 33U4 BURPEE'S ROSY MORN. The color is a pleasing shade of rose with crimson-sr-arlel standard Inunense flowers. '/. oz., ¥ .50; oz., $ .85; H lb., ¥3.50; lb., ¥8.00 LAVENDER. 338!l roKnilOOK PINK. A distinct shade of pink suf- fused with lavender throughout. Under artificial light it is particul.-irlv pleasing. '/., oz., ¥ ..50; oz., S .85: M lb., ¥2.i50; lb., ¥8 00 33!)la Bl'RPEE'S E.\RLY PRINCESS. Color, a lovely shade of soft lavender suffused mauve. A color in great de- nianil. The flowers are most attracfivelv fluted or waved. V' oz., ¥l.»"; "z., $1.75; Vi lb., .$B.nO; lb.. ,1.-30.00 3.390 BURPEE'S E.\KIA' ZEPHY'R. liriefly described as a silverv lilue self. Vi oz., ¥ .75; '/. oz., .$1.25; oz., .¥2.00; % lb., ¥<>00 3392 BURPEE'S EA'RLY LAVENDER KINO. A first-class lavender has been much wanted in this type, therefore we have great pleasure in offering the new Lavender King. This glorious n<'w varictv is a rieh. true, deep lavender througliont. '/:: oz.. SKIll; oz., $1.75; \:, lb., .$6.()« ; lb., ¥'20.0». MAUVE 3388 BURPEE'S EARLY MAUVE BEAUTY. Color a pleas- ing shade of rosy mauve. Charming under artificial light. >/, oz., ¥ .75; V4 oz., ¥1.25; oz., ¥2.00 BICOLOR The color is a bright rose-pink with a t'loradale-Grown Seed exclusively, oz., $ .^5; ', lb., ¥2.40; lb., ¥8.00 3387 rORDHOOK PINK AND WHITE. This is the most popular ccdor in c.-irly ttowering Sweet I'eas. Having a bright. rcis\-pi)ik stami.ir.l witji cre.iniv white wings, light- ly SMiTllsed rose. oz.. SI .00; V, lb.. $3.75; lb.. ¥13.00 PICOTEE EDGED ,3384a BIRPKE'S EARLY EXQUISITE. The ground color is a soft sliade of primrose, the edge of the standard and wings being beautifully "picoteed"' with deep rose-pink. A strong, robust grower, the large flowers are freely borne on long stiff stems usuallv in threes and fours. Vi oz.. $ .7.-.: ■!. oz., ¥1-35; oz., ¥2.00 3398 YARKAW.Y. clear, creaniv b:ise. oz., ¥ I'ORDHOOK dor in c- e: BtJR >IHIL.ADI pp^^pP"P|fW The Middle West I^I^^^^^I^IhI^I I i Prosperous. If you have anything to sell Growers, Planters or Dealers, Advertise in the ST. LOUIS CONVENTION NUMBER, AUGUST, 17th ^Kr-id Oe-t Y^cir Share o-f the F^rosperi-ty . Advertising Copy should reach us not later than Wednesday, Aug. 14. Mails are slow so start ^^^^ ITT M^^\^^ your copy early. m0\^ 11 1 ^ ^^ W W HORTICULTURE Vol. XXVII AUGUST 17. 191 1 No. 7 Missouri Botanical Garden \'iew from F.rjcony in Floral Displ.iy House Published Every Saturday at 147 Summer Street, Boston, Mass. Subscription $1.00 146 HOETICULTUEE August 17, 1918 How the Old Town Nurseries Is Trying to Meet the War Situation The above is an illii^trHtion of nursery sliM-k bfinK (h*hlro,\eiI di re\ifoIiu ruclivsandra terminalis Field Grown Put Grown I'ot Grown Write for Prices OLD TOWN NURSERIES, SOUTH NATICK, MASS. I i August 17, 1918 HORTICULTUEE 147 GERANILJIVIS We are booking^ orders for next season. A customer wrote last week to book his order as he wanted to be sure of them, as he knew very well they would be scarce about the time he wanted them. We are making the price $22.50 per 1000. for 2-inch stock on orders for 5000 and over, after October 1st. the price will be $25.00 per 1000. We have a good stock readv for immediate shipment. $2.50 per 100. $22.50 per 1000, for 2-inch, and $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000 for 3-inch. NORWOOD FERXS. 5 inch 50 cents each. Casli with orders S*>nd for Catalosue. R. VINCENT, Jr., & SONS CO. WHITE MARSH, MD. Our Mr. R. Vincent, Jr., will attend the Convention in St. Louis and will be glad to meet customers. GROW THE New Improved Primula Malacoides THESE FOR BEST RESCL.TS WANT A COOL TEMPER.ATURE AND PLENTY OF WATER THE ROHRER Strain is without a doubt the beat and most popular Primrose on the market; a moat beautiful shade of Light Pink, Light Lavender and Snow White. Grows much heavier and larger than the older strains, with double the quantity of blooms. One of the most popular, economical and profitable plants to grow this season. For August and September delivery, from 2%-inch pots: Pink and Lavender, .$6.00 per 100, $55.00 per 1000; Pure White, $8.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000. rhilfidplpiiia Section Reserved. C. U. LIGGIT, Wholesale Plantsman Office : 325 Bulletin Building, PHILADELPHIA, PA. ORCHIDS We grow and sell nothings but ORCHIDS. If you are in the market for this class of plants we respectfully solicit your inquiries and orders. Special lists on application. LACER & HURRELL, Summit. N.J^ For vtaklnr lilies uid other flowers. Be«d7 for Immediate shipment from onr warehouse. Bound Brook, N. J. S/* fe«t. Natural fS.OO per bale 1000 5/6 " " 16.M " MOO 8 ■• " It.O* " 1000 6 " Orecn 10.00 •* 1000 » " " lt.00 " MOO RALPH M. WARD & CO., The Lily House, 25 Murray St., New York, N. Y FROM COLD STORAGE 1*^(1 LIL. GIGANTEUM, 7-9. LILY OF THE VALLEY M^^ CHAS. SCHWAKE & CO., 90-92 W. Broadway, New York Page -Albany Cut Flower Ex 174 Allen, J. K 175 .\merican Bulb Co 162-165 Ander.son. S A. .1,71 Aphine Mfg. Co.. 177 Arnold Paper Box Co.. A. A. 167 Atteaux & Co. F. E 177 Barrows, H. H. .150 Baversdorfer. H. Co 174 Ba.v State Nur- series 151 Berger Bro.s. ...175 Bobbink A: At- kins 1.50 Bol(riano<& Son. .165 Boston Floral Supply Co 172 Breek. J, & Sons.l6o Breitmever's, J. sdus ir),s-i7o Bryan, Wm 159 Budlong, J. A. 148-172 Biinyard, A. T...170 Burnett Bros 165 Burpee. W. .\. & Co 149-1B5 Clarke's B. Sons.170 Carter's Tested Seeds, Inc. ...16.3 I Page Champion & Co., J. N 171 Chicago Flower Growers' Asso.175 C h i 1 d s. .John Lewis 159 Conard & Jones Co 159 Cooke. Geo. H...170 Cowee. W. J.... 174 Cottage Gardens Nurseries . . . .1.50 Craig Co.. Rob- ert 148 Cards 170 Dreer, H. .\..151-17!l Dunlop, John H.171 Dysart R 172 Eastern Nur- series 151 Edwards Folding Box Co 172 Esler. J. G 179 Eyres 171 Farquhar. R. & J. Co 165 Foley Greenhouse SItg. Co 179 Ford. M. C 174 Ford. W. P 174 Fottler. Flske, Rawson Co 164 Froment. H. E..174 Frost. Chas 1.51 • F- A V Page Galvin, Thos. F.171 Gasser Co., J. MJ71 Graham & Son. A 171 Grey, Thos. J. Co 165 Gude Bros. Co. 168-170 Hail Association. 179 Hart. Geo. B...172 Hews & Co., A. H 178 Hill Co., E. G...172 Hill. D. Nursery Co 150 Holland Nur- series 1.59 Hnim & Olson.. 171 Irwin. R. J 165 .Johnston Bros.. 170 Kasting. W. F. Co 172 Keller Sons. J. B.171 Kelway & Son. 165 Kervan Co 174 I^ing Construc- tion Co 179 Knol)le Bros 171 Kottmiller 170 Kroe.schell Bros. .179 Kuehler. W. H..174 E FR-r I 2 Page Lager & Hurrell.147 Lauge. H. F. Co.l71 Lemon Oil Co... 177 Leonard Seed Co. 165 Liggit, C. U 147 Manda, W. A.... 152 MoConnell, Alex. 167-170 McHutchison & Co 150-164 Marshall, W. E. & Co 165 Meehan. Chas. E.172 Metropolitan Ma- terial Co 179 Mlchell, H. F. Co. 163-163 M i c h 1 gan Cut- Flower Ex 172 Miller. A. L. .150-151 Murray. Samuel. 167-170 Nicotine Mfg. Co.l77 Niessen, Leo Co. 172 Nitrate Agencles.177 Old Town Nur- series 146 Ouwerkerk, P.... 159 Palmer, W. J. & Son 171 Park Floral Co.. 171 Parshelsky Bros. 179 Penn the Florist.170 Page Pennock, S. S. Co 166-173 Peterson & Son, J. A 151 Pierce Co., F. 0.179 Pierson, A. N...159 Pierson. F. R...130 Poehlmann Bros. Co 161 Pulverized Ma- nure Co 177 Randall's Flower Shop 171 Reed & Keller... 174 Reidel & Meyer. 174 Reid. Edw 172 Robinson. Henry M. Co 174 Robinson, H. M. & Co 172 Roehrs, J. Co 150 Roland, Thomas. 171 Rolker & Sons, A 159 Rosery. The 170 Scliling. Max 170 Scbultheis, An- ton 159 Scliwake, Chas. Co 147 Sekenger. .\dam.l70 Sheridan, 'W. F..174 Siebrecht, Geo. C.174 Siggers & Slg- gers 177 Page Skidelsky, S. S. & Co 165 Smith, Geo. N...159 Smith. P. J 174 Smith. W. & T, _ Nursery Co. ...159 Smith & Fetters. 171 Smyth, Wm. J.. 171 Stearns Lumber Co 179 Stumpp. G. E. M.170 Stumpp & 'Walter Co 164 Thorburn, J. M. & Co 164-180 Totty, Chas. H..150 United Cut Flow- er Co 174 Tick it Hart 164 Vincent. R., Jr., & Sons Co 147 Wants, For Sale, etc 178 Warburton ..150-171 Ward. R. M. & Co 147 Weber, F. C 171 Woodruff, S. D. & Sons 165 Young. A. L 174 Young. John 174 Y'oung & Nugent. 170 Zech & Mann 158-172 BOOM YOUR BUSINESS hy adoertising your goods in the Horticmhiuire Puhdicity among the kind of readers reached by this paper is THE SORT OF PUBLI- CITY THAT PAYS. 148 HORTICULTURE August 17, 191S Good Stock and Good Treatment always at Quality Speaks Louder Than Prices J. A BUDLONG'S 184 North Wabash Avenue, Corner Lake Street, CHICAGO ROSES, VALLEY and CARNATIONS SPECIALTIES growIr^s";^ Cut Flowers Prices as Low as the Others Special Attention Given to Shipping Orders As we are large growers of cut flowers, the same insures your orders being filled with absolutely fresh stock. We can take care of rush orders. TRY US. CHRYSANTHEMUMS NOW READY We are in daily tonrh with market conditions and when a decline takes place you can rely upon orders sent us receiving such benefits. WELCOME S. A. F. O. H. Members to St. Louis The Robert Craig Company as usual will be well represented with Craig Quality Stock. We extend a very cordial invitation to all to call and inspect our exhibit including Crotons, Dracaenas, Pandanus. Begonias, Cyclamen, Poinsettias, Ficus, Oranges. Areca lutescens, Gardenias, Nephrolepis Ferns in variety as well as our new "Silver Medal" tvinning introduction of this year, Nephrolepis Norwood. It will also pay all members to go to Philadelphia this summer and visit our PHILADELPHIA and NORWOOD places "THE HOMES OF CRAIG QUALITY STOCK" It will prove both interesting and profitable ROBERT CRAIG COMPANY 4900 Market Street ... - PHILADELPHIA, PA. Branch NORWOOD, PA. August 17, 1918 HORTICULTURE U9 LIGHT PINK 3S85 BURPEE'S EARLV LO^ ELINESS. The color is white, the entire flower being suffused soft pinls until it reaches the edges, which are distinctly picoteed with rose- pink V^. oz.. $ .T5; oz.. S1.25; '/i lb., $3.75; l|)., SIJ.SO. .•539; BIRPEE'S E.\RLT SWEET BRI.4R. Color a lovely shade of pinU throughout, but with a soft salmon or amber suffusion, this being more accentuated in the younger flow- ers and buds. Somewhat similar in color to the summer- flowering Elfrida Pearson. Awarded Certificate of Merit by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, March 2.3. 1017. % OJ!., $ .75; V2 oz., S1.35; oz., $2.00 DEEP PINK 3384 BURPEE'S E.\RLY EXCH.\NTRBSS. A 'bright rose- pinii. becoming deeper toward the edges of standard and wings, gradually softening in tone toward the center of the flower. 1/4 oz., $ .75; oz., S1.25; % lb., $3.75; lb., $12.50 3390 BURPEE'S E.ARLY PINK BEAUTY. The color is soft rose-pinli on white ground, richer toward the edges, gradually softening in color as it reaches the center of standard and wings. Awarded Certificate of Merit at the International .Show. New York, iliirch 20. 191 .~i : the Spring Show of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Societ.v. March 23. Iftl.l. anil the American Sweet Pea .Society. San Francisco •Tune SI. 1010. when exhiliited as Fordhook Countess. Vi oz., $ .73; oz.. Sl.i.); '/j lb., .$3.75; lb., $13.50 ROSE PINK 3383 BURPEE'S E.ARLY EMPRESS. This is a magnificent flower iif largest size. A most distinct and glorious shade of ln-iL'-ht deep rose-pink. A solid color throughout. '2 oz.. .Sl.flO; oz.. .$1.7.-); ', lb., .$6.00; lb.. $>0.00 CREAM PINK 3383 BURPEE'S E.ARI.Y D-\YBREAK. The color is a pleasing shade of rich rose-pink on cream ground, tiie color becoming deeper toward the edge of standard and wings. Very similar in color to Margaret Atlee. 14 oz., $ .75; V4 oz., $1.35; oz., $2.00 3396a BURPEE'S E-\RI-Y SUNBURST. The Color is a pleasing shade of rich pink, becoming lighter toward the base of standard and wiiigs. The entire flower is suffused with soft amber and saliuon. Awarded Certificate of Jlerit at the International Show. New York. March 20. ini.'i. and the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, March 23. 191.5. when exhibited under the name of Early-flowering Mrs. Routzahn. V2 oz., $ .75; oz., .$1.35; % lb.. $3.75; lb., $13.50 ROSE 3393 FORDHOOK ROSE. Tins lovely variety is a charm- ing shade of rosy carmine. A«-arded Certificate of Merit at the International Show, New York. March 20. 1015, and at the Spring Show of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, Philadelphia. March 2.",. Kil.n 14 oz., $ .50; oz., $ .85; Vi lb., $2.60; lb.. $8.00 BLUE 3380 BURPEE'S EARLY BLUE-BIRD. This is a charming shade of blue. Somewhat similar to Wedgewood but more of a true self, especially as the flower ages. % oz., $ .73; "4 oz.. $1.35; oz., $2.00 BURPEE'S SWEtT PEAS NEVir WINTER FLOMTERING SPENCERS The coal problem is one of great concern to the commercial florist, and there appears to be no alternative, except to produce such crops as can be grown with the smallest amount of heat. Sweet Peas can be successfully grown under con- ditions that would not allow production of other popular flowers. We recommend to our florist friends that they sow Sweet Peas under glass for a commercial win- ter crop. Sweep Peas are the logical paying crop for the coming winter. They may be grown with very little heat. The BURPEE WINTER FLOWERING SPENCER SWEET PEAS are the re- sult of crosses made at Fordhook Farms during the past ten years, and are great advances in the various colors. The seed is all grown on our Floradale Farm. "The California Home of Sweet Peas." The greatest care is given fo their produc- tion, and all stocks may be relied upon as being true to type and color. BURPEE'S SWEET PEAS during the past few years have been awarded seven silver cups, six gold medals and innumerable certificates for new varieties. Thus clearly demonstrating the great superiority of the stocks that we otter. ■WHITE 3395 — BURPEE'S E.ARLY' SANKEY. This truly niagniflcently white was awarded a special Silver Medal when exhibited at the great International Show in New York, March '20, 1915, also Certificate of Merit at the Spring Show of The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, Philadelphia, March 23, 1915. Black seeded, .y. oz., 75c.; oz., $1.25; Vi lb., $3.75; lb., $13.50. 3396 — BURPEE'S E.ARLY' SNOWSTORM. We consider this truly magnificent pure white variety to be the best of the white seeded, early-flowering Spencers yet in- troduced. The flowers are of great size and substance, beautifully waved, and are borne in great profusion. The stems are long, usually carrying three or four flowers which are well placed. y» oz.. $1.00; oz.. $1.73; % lb., .$6.00; lb., $30.00 CREAM 3381— BURPEE'S EARLY CANARY BIRD. This is a splendid, rich, deep cream or primrose colored self. Awarded certificate of merit by the Pennsylvania Horti- cultural Society. March 23. 1915. '4 oz., 75c.; M- oz., $1.'35; oz., $2.00. 3391 — BURPEE'S PRIMROSE BEAUTY. An attractive and pleasing shade of deep primrose, flushed with rose. Awarded Certificate of Merit at the Spring Exhibition of The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, Philadelphia, March, 1915. % oz., 75c.; oz.. $1.25; Vi lb., $1.50; lb., $15.00. CRIMSON AND SCARLET 3386 BURPEE'S E.VRLY KING. In color similar to King Edward Spencer, having all the characteristics of that fine varietv. A glowing, rich, bright crimson. Awarded Certifi- cate of Merit at the International Show, New York. March 20. 191fi; the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. Philadel- phia. M.irch 23, 1915 also, at the Annual Exhibition of the American Sweet Pea Societv. San Francisco. June 9, 1910. y. oz., $ .75; oz., $1.3.-); ' , lb., $3.75; lb., $12.50 3394 BURPEE'S ROSY .MOKN. The color is a pleasing shade of rose with crimson-scarlet standard while the im- mense flowers are usuallv borne in fours on stiff, long stems. % oz., $ .30; oz., $ .83; % lb., $2.50; lb., $8.00 LAVENDER. 3389 FORDHOOK PINK. A distinct shade of pink suf- fused with lavender throughout. Under artificial light it is partieulariv pleasing. V. oz., $ .50; oz.. $ .85; V4 lb., $2.50; lb., $8.00 3391a BURPEE'S E.ARLY PRINCESS. Color a lovely shade of soft lavender suffused mauve. A color in great de- mand. The flowers are most attractively fluted or waved. Similar in color to Asia Ohn. V. oz.. .$1.00; oz.. SI. 75; Vt lb., $6.00; lb. $20 00 3.399 BURPEE'S EARLY ZEPHYR. Similar in color to the old grandiflora Mrs. Higginson. It might be briefly de- scribed as a silvery blue self V5 oz.. $ .75; y. oz . $1.33; oz., .$2.00; % lb., $6.00 3S93 BURPEE'S EARLY LAVENDER KING. A first-claSS lavender has been much wanted in this type, thereforewe have great pleasure in offering the new Lavender King. This glorious new variety is a rich. true, deep lavender throughout. Similar in color to the summer-flowering va- rieties. Burpee's Orchid and R. F. Felton. Awarded certifi- cate of ilerit at the International Show. New Y'ork. March 20. 191."i: the Pennsvlvania Horticultural Society. JIarch 23. 1915. V- oz., $1.00; oz.. $1.73: V, lb., .$6.00; lb., $20.00 MAUVE 3388 BURPEE'S E.ARLY M-\UVE BEAUTY. Color a pleas- insr shade of rosy mauve. Charming under artificial light. y, oz., $ .73: V- oz.. $1.25; oz.. $2.00 BICOLOR. .3398 Y.ARRAW.A. The color is a bright rose-pink- with a clear creamy base. Floradale-Grown Seed exclusively. oz., $ .75; M lb., $3.40; lb., $8.00 3387 FORDHOOK PINK .AND WHITE. This is the most popnlr.r color in early-flowt-ring Sweet Peas. It is similar to the old Blanche Ferry, liaviug a bright, rosy-pink stand- ard with creamy white wings, lightly suffused rose. .\warded Certificate of Merit at the International Show. New York. March 20. 1915: Spring Show of the Pennsylva- nia Horticultural Society. Philadelphia. March 23, 1915, and the American Sweet Pia Society. San Francisco, June 9, 1916. oz., $1.00: V, lb., $3.75; lb., $13.00 PICOTEE EDGED 3384a BURPEE'S E.VKLY EXQUISITE. The ground color is a soft shade of iirinimse, the edge of the standard and wings being beautifully "piooteed" with deep rose-pink. A strong, robust grower, th? large flowers are freely borne on long stiff stems usuallv in threes and fours. i,i oz., 9 .73; V. oz., $1.25; oz., .$2.00 \A/. AJRI id 'TRESS at $7 per 100 _ 3 INCH CYCLAMEN 500 6 varieties including 2 good reds at .$10.00 per 100 WARBURTON & SONS Fall River, Mass. NEW CROP KENTIA SEEDS just arrived BELMOREANA AND FORSTERIANA WRITE FOR PRICES, STATING QU.ANTITY REQUIRED McHUTCHISON & CO., 95 Chambers St., New York FERNS NeplirolepU elegantissiina, elegantissima Conipactft and Smithii, '2^^ ill. pots, $8.00 Ij.i- 100. Klegantissiina, 0 in., 50c. eacb. EI«-gantiA»*ima. 8 in.. $1.00 each. Klegrantissima and elegantissima Compaota, II) in., $;3.00 to $5.00 each. Elegantissima Conipaeta, Muscosa and Smithil. ;',i^. in., 25c. each. .Huscosa and Sniithii, 5 in., 50c. each. Smithii, 6 in., 75c. each. Tsi r ry t ^■Vk^ •-» , O N Spcdafiils in Spcdmcn Slock fw Landcoapc Work Hardy Rhododendrons, AKaleae, Boxwood*. HoUlea and a Complete Une of Coniferoai- ETer]i:reen8. WRITE FOR PRICES CatUfc GardcBi NwMfiei, Inc. ECREKA CAlXFOKNtA. HILL'S EVEReREENS BEST FOR OVER HAXF A CENTtTBT Small, medium and large elzes supplied Price Uet now ready THE D. HIU NURSEDY CO. ETergreen Specialists. lArfest Grower* tn America BOX 41S, DCNDKE, HxL. CNARLESH.TOTTY CHRYSANTHEMUMS IVI^^DISOIM, N.J. Bench grown stock ready for six and eight inch pots— price 35c. and 50c. — varieties- BOSTONS, ROOSEVEI.TS, WHITMANII and TEDDY, JR. H. H. BARROWS, Whitman, Mass. When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE I August 17, lyiS HORTICULTURE 151 PROTECT YOURSELF NOW for DISH FERNS V\'e say "Protect Yourself Now." This is meant as a fair warning, as we shall be ohligeti. in order to conserve both fuel and labor, to. greatl.v reduce our usual supplies of potted Ferns for the coming winter. There will not be enough to go around, hence the above suggestion. We are in position at the present time to suppl.v tlie varieties noted below in exeellenl shape for present potting, in flats of .-ilioiit 200 plants eaeh. at SJ.OO per flat. NOTE: — Tliis is the old price which has ruled for more than a quar- of a centur.v: there has been no advance. .VDI.XNTl'.M CI SE.4TrM PTERIS DISTINCTION FOR THE COMING FALL AND WINTER ter .VSPIDIIM TSrSSEMENSE CYRTO-MIl .M KOCHFORDI.^Nl'.M O.VYCIIII.M J.APONICUM PTERIS .4I>I.\NTOIDES -ALEX.\NI)RI.4E CRETIC.Y .VI-BO-LINE.4T.\ Anj- of the above varieties at S'iMt per Hat. \V tlian a full flat of a variety. We also offer a limited stoi k of .\diantum Hybriduni Roclifordianniii (nmpartum in Hats at S3. 00 per Bat. DISH FERNS FOR PRESENT I SE We have a line lot of choice varieties now ready to send out from 214-iiich i)0ts at w.uo per 100: S40.00 per lOOO. 2.50 or more will be sup- plied at IfKIO rates M.4GNIFIC.4 .MILTICEPS 01 VR.*RDII RIVERTONI.\N.\ WILSONII WI.MSETTI cannot supply less Cyrtoniiujii n ^ .^^^ 1^ v^ >*^^^ H^^^^^«~^^sp^ |fe ^1 ifel^'^I^S 4^^ SS'l^^:, "/^^^c^S ISc9u^ ^^jIh I^St^^ ;>^^M ^S" '^^H Bl^^BK^^i^'H^^MB ^Ij ^^ "^ ^i^^^^i^^^i mmnill J HENRY A. DREER, 714-716 Chestnut Street, hi. AT or .\SI-1UIV.M TSISSIMENSE Philadelphia, Pa. THE .XBOVE PRICES .4RE INTENDED FOB THE TRADE ONLY. CYCLAMEN GIGANTEUM We offer to the Trade our own carefully received our own personal attention, so we feel anywhere. We have the following varieties to GLORY OF WANDSBEK Might aud dark shades o( salmon). CHRISTMAS CHEER (blood red). BRILLIANT RED (wme red). PURE WHITE. WHITE, Pink Eye. Price $12.00 per 1000 Seeds, Net. selected strain which for the past eight years has confident in saying that no better strain can be had offer: DAYBREAK fa lovely shade of light pink). VICTORIA (white, tipped wih pink, fringed elanted in rows in the veg- etable garden the care will be so little the "men folks'' will not notice it. while if they are asked to work in the flower garden they "l^ick" saying they are behind with the farm work. 1 find this little dodge works all right. Out of the thou- sand perhaps you will get two or three good enough to go into the hybridizing garden. One must raise many seed- lings to draw a prize. However, the laws of chance work strangely. Cases are on record where an amateur raising new^ narcissi has quickly been favored with for- tune, and as we all like a game of chance, growing iris seed is a fine game. Time of Transplanting from the Transplant Bed At the end of the second year remove all the plants, and prepare the bed for the next lot of seedlings. It is evident that to do this there must be two transplant beds. Labels and Records 'J"he painted labels used for marking the plants after crossing wdll remain legible, if an indelible pencil, so called, is used, until time tn gather the pods, but cannot be trusted in the seed or transplant beds. My corre- spondent. Monsieur Dessert, sends his peonies to Amer- ica with labels that can be read after being underground for two years, but I have not been able to duplicate these here, and recommend Farqtihar's copper labels, which are five inches long li inches wide. These are intended to have the record made on them with a hard . point. I do not like the method. Get a set of stencil letters and figures, one quarter of an inch high. Perforate the lal)els and the printing will remain always clear. These labels have long and strong copper wires. When fast- ened to iron stakes they are most satis- factory, ^larking the plants in this way and making the records to cor- respond is not enough for the seed and transplant beds, w'here the plants are near together, as the stakes get moved. There must be fixed points from which the distances of each plant can be measured. Iron l)il)e one and a half inches diameter and ill pieces eighteen inches long is useful. This displacement of labels occurs in places you would not e.x- pect it. One spring I went to a cele- brated botanical garden and saw more than a dozen labels that did not cor- respond witli the plants. In a garden of hylarid seedlings this would have been fatal unless the owner had a sys- tem of fixed points aiid a record by which he could replace the labels. It seems to lie a habit with many visitors to a garden to ]nill u]3 a stake to look at the label rather than bend over to read it, and if they replace it within a few inches that is supposed to be all right. Record Books t^uite elaborate directions for keeping records may lie found in literature. Better make your own plan, for no two brains work alike. Summing up it may be written that the chief troubles of a hybridist are rain, excessive heat, bugs, misplaced labels and weeds. Forty years ago I hstened to a lecture by Emerson, in which he defined a weed as a plant whose uses we had not yet discovered. This made a ,£rreat impression at the time, but long years of gardening cause me to think a better definition of a weed is a plant out of lilace. Surely we know the uses of grass and clover, but tliev are pestilent weeds in an iris garden. Tain worth, N. H. llluwvKoUlH^ APPE.\DIX. Plant Anatomy — Stevens. Morphology of Angiospernis — Coulter and Chamberlain. Methods in Plant Histology — Chamberlain. The Cell — Wilson. Plant Breed- ing— DeVries. Species and Varieties, Their Origin and Mutation — DeVries. These books are remarkably clear and simple, and should be in the libraries of all gardeners who are interested in making new flowers. 154 HOKTICULTURE August 17, 191S horticulture: VOL. XXVIIl AUGUST 17, 1918 NO. 7 I'lBLISHED WEEKI>Y BY HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 147 Summer Street, Boston, Mass. WM. J. STEWART. Editor and Manaeer Telephone. Beach 293 ADVERTISING RATES: Per inch, 30 inches to page $1.25 Discount on Contracts for consecutive insertions, as follows: One month (4 times), 5 per cent.; three montlis (13 times), 10 per cent.; six montlis (36 times), 20 per cent.; one year (52 times), 30 per cent. rage and half page space, not consecutive, rates on application. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Year, in advance, ¥1.00; To Foreign Countries, $2.00; To Canada, $1.60. Entered as second-class matter December 8, 1904, at the Post Office at Boston, Mass., under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1871). CONTENTS Page COVER ILLUSTRATION— Missouri Botanical Gardens LETTERS FROM AN OLD TO A YOUNG GARDENER — On Hybridizing and Crossing the French Iris — WiWam Rollins — Illustrated 153 SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS— Thirty-Fourth Annual .Meeting— Officers for 1918, portraits — Pro- gram Day by Day— Special Meetings— The Publicity Campaign 155-158 THE GINGER 3 AR-— George C. Watson 158 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES— Massachusetts Horticultural Society— Chicago Florists' Club — St. Louis Florist Club— Horticultural Society of New York 159 American Gladiolus Society 166 MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDEN— Illustrated 160 DR. W. VAN FLEET— Portrait 162 SEED TRADE— A Poor Crop o£ Peas— Vegetable Seed Production Survey — Timothy and Clover Seed — Ber- muda Onion Seed Crop 163-164 OP INTEREST TO RETAIL FLORISTS: Flowers by Telegraph FLOWER MARKET REPORTS: Boston. Chicago. Cincinnati, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Rochester, St. Louis 173 LOCAL A.ND GENERAL NEWS: Boston. Pittsburgh, Chicago, Rochester, Philadelphia, St. Louis. Cincinnati 176 OBITUARY— Walter S. Sword— Frank Piliski— Reuben C. Hart- William L. Hoerber — Amaziah M. Herr. .177-178 MISCELLANEOUS: Forecast, poetry 158 An Effective War Time Window Display — Illustration 163 Visitors Register 171 Profitable Prices tor the Grower — Paul Klingspom . . 175 A False Report 176 Now is tlie season of the year when we Hailstones may look for stidilen l)onibar(liiijj in un- exjiecteil places by Nature's artillery. Hajjpy iiiileed is he who is well proteeted and fortified against such sudden disaster, ifiider the .shelter of John G. E.sler's precautionary refuge. The past week has seen some attack.* of more or less severity but. although much destruction of trees and crops, and some general damage to greenhouses, is reported in the newspapers, and tales are told of hailstones of )M'odigious size, we have thus far no knowledge of S])ecific instances of green- house injury. This is consoling but. if past experience counts for anything, to expect that no damage is to be suffered sometime, somewhere least exi)ected, before the end of tlie season, would be fooli.sh and if any greenhouse owner who reads these lines is indulging in such jjre- carious security, he'd better drop it and get imder cover, for a loss this year, especially, would be a doulile disas- ter, for reasons too well understood to need enumera- tion here. Hail insurance is not a luxury; it, is a para- mount duty which every owner of glass houses owes to himself and his family. HoitTK'ULTURE's friends take advantage Come on! of the present opportunity to tell the wideawake florists of the country that they are still in front line of elticiency and are prepared to do business in their respective lines. This is com- mendable from every viewpoint. It is an exhibition of enterprise which should react favorably at the present time when so many concerns appear to have retired into their dugouts leaving the impression that business is defunct. We solicit especially for these outposts of business activity all the trade which our readers may be able to turn their way. Their spirit should be an ex- ample to the timid ones to pluck up courage and show the trade that "the way to resume is to resume." "Ye timrous saint, fresh courage take; The clouds ye so much dread ■ Are big with mercy and will break In blessings on your head." Do vour part to start things into activity for the new season soon to open, by some encouraging orders to the advertisers who reach out the hand of good fel- lowship towards you in this issue of Horticulture. I'lie growing interest in outdoor Rock gardens gardening has many attractive oppor- tunities througli which to find ex- [jiessioii. Tlie rock garden is one of the most fascinat- ing: easy to develop; inexpensive, yet affording scope foi' the finest exercise of art in its arrangement, and un- limited in the variety of pleasure it affords. In the shade it may be the l)Osky fern bower revealing the del- icacy of the maiden hair or the strength of the royal osmunda, nestling among which may be had the lady's slipper, the wood forget-me-not, the early anemones, numerous bell-flowers, foxgloves, violas and an endless list of other favorites which prefer partial shade. In the sun the availalile rock garden material is practically endless. Some of us -have perhaps regarded the stone- crops, saxifi'agas. house-leeks, alpine pinks, arabi-^, armei ias, dwarf ]ihloxes, etc., as the proper rock plants. Hut why should we omit the columbines, Iceland pop- pies, gypsophila. primulas and, in fact, most of the hardy perennials that are not too coarse in their habit of growth? Many of these ])lauts will thrive and will be likely to survive the winter l)etter growing in the crainiies among the rocks than in the herl)aceous border. The rock garden is really unrestricted, and it is a suit- able place for all kinds of hardy plants whose habit of growth may lend itself to artistic rock garden plant- ing. Early bulbous plants like grape hyacinths, scillas. snowdrops and the smaller foi'ms of narcissi should not be omitted ; and among woody plants the prostrate juniper, hardy azaleas, cotoneaster horizontalis with its tiny pink flowers and persistent red berries covering the mat-like foliage which forms itself about the rocks. Etionymus Kewensis is another neat little plant which has this rock covering habit and it has the advantage of being evergreen. In many localities sites for rock gardens may lie selected where nature has very generous- ly accomplished most of the necessary construction; mi others the necessary material is very frequently at hand and needs only to Kr jiropei'ly assembled. August 17, 191S HORTICULTURE 155 SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS -AND- ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS IXCORPOKATKI* KY ACT OK CoXGKESS MARI H 4. 19111 Thirty-Fourth Annual Meeting, August 20, 2\, 22, J918 MOOLAH TEMPLE, ST, LOUIS, MO, OFFICERS FOR 1918. President — Charles H. Totty, Madi- son, N. J. Vice-President — L. Jules Bourdet. St. Louis, Mo. Secretary — John Young, 1170 Broad- way, New York. Treasurer — J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb. Board of Directors. Term E-vpiring 1919. Angelo J. Rossi, San Francisco, Cal.; Charles L. Baum, Knoxville, Tenn. Term Expiring 1930. Frank X. Stuppy, St. Joseph, Mo.; Geo. W. Hess, Washing- ton, D. C. Term Expiring 1921. Joseph A. Manda, \Vest Orange, N. J.; Charles E. Critchell. Cincinnati, O. W. F. Gude, Wash- ington representative. Directors Under Affiliation. To Serve One Year. Philip Breitmej'er, De- troit. Mich., vice-presi- dent Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association. Benjamin Hammond, Beacon, X. Y., president American Rose Society. W. J. Vesey, Jr.,, Fort Wayne, Ind., president American Carnation So- ciety. E. G. Hill, Richmond, Ind., president Florists' Hail Association. Chas. Schenck, New York, president New York Florists' Club. A. Farenwald. Roslyn. Pa., president. Florists' Club of Philadelphia. Frederick Lauten- schlager, Chicago, pres- ident Chicago Florists' Club. Robert Weeks, Cleve- land, O., president Na- tional Association of Gardeners. Ex-officio: R. C. Kerr, Houston, Tex. Other Officers Botanist — John Dun- bar, Rochester, N. Y. Pathologist — George L. Peltier, Ag- ricultural Ex, Station, Auburn, Ala. Entomologist — Dr. T. F. Headlee. Ag- ricultural Experiment Station, New Brunswick, N. J. Superintendent of Trade Exhibition — John Young, New York. , National Flower Show Committee. George Asmus. Chicago, chairman, (term expires Dec. 31, 191S.I A. Farenwald. Roslyn, Pa., (term ex- pires Dec. 31, 1919.) W. H. Duckham, Madison, N. J., (term expires Dec. 31, 1920.) Chakles H. Totty President Society of American Florists Patrick Welch, Boston, Mass., (term expires Dec. 31, 1921.) Thomas Roland, Xahant, Mass., (term expires Dec. 31, 1922.) Herman P. Knoble, Cleveland, O., (term expires Dec. 31, 1923.) John Young, secretary. J. J. Hess, Treasurer. Committee on Tariff and Legislation William F. Gude, chairman, Wash- ington, D. C. James McHutchison, New York. Heber J. Ware, New York. Wm. H. Siebrecht. Jr., Long Island «5 City, N. Y. Leonard Vaughan, Chicago. Committee on Publicity. Edwin J. Fancourt, Philadelphia, Pa., (term expires Dec. 31, 1922.) Henry Penn. chair- man, Boston. ilass., (term expires Dec. 31, 1921.) Guy W. French, Mor- ton Grove, 111., (term ex- pires Dec. 31, 1920.) S. A. Anderson, Buffalo, N, Y., (term expires Dec. 31, 1919.) Thos. H. Joy, Nash- ville, Tenn., (term ex- pires Dec. 31. 191S.) The above committee elects its chairman. Publicity Finance Committee. George Asmus. chair- man, Chicago. W. R. Pierson. Crom- well, Conn. F. L. Atkins. Ruther- ford, N. J. Herman P. Knoble, Cleveland, O. John Young. New York, Committee on National Credits and Collections Bureau. R. C. Kerr, chairman. Houston, Tex. S. S. Pennock, Phila- delphia. Pa. Frank X. Stuppy, St. Joseph, Mo. 1.56 HORTICULTURE August 17, 1918 Chas. L. Washburn, Chicago. Philip Breitmeyer, Detroit, Mich. Committee on Convention Garden. ' Clarence L. Brock, Houston. Tex., (term expires Dec. 31, 1918.) Theo. Wirth, chairman, Minneapolis, Minn., (term expires Dec, 31, 1919.) Philip Breitmeyer, Detroit, Mich.,' (term expires Dec. 31. 1920.) Committee on School Gardens Benjamin Hammond, chairman. Bea- con, N. Y. A. J. Loveless, Lenox, Mass. Michael Barker, Chicago. Irwin Bertermann, Indianapolis, Ind. Leonard Barron, Garden City, N. Y. Committee on Development of Amer- ican Products. Chas. Willis Ward, chairman. Eure- ka, Calif. John H. Dunlop, Toronto, Ont. Wallace R. Pierson, Cromwell, Conn. Joseph H. Hill, Richmond, Ind. F. R. Pierson, Tarrytown. N. Y. J. J. Hii.ss Treasurer, Society of American Florists Committee on Nomenclature. Prot. E. A. White, chairman, Cornell University, Ithaca, N. Y. Dr. N. L. Britton, Botanical Gar- dens, Bronx Park. N. Y. Prof. T. B. Symons, College Park, Md. Judges for the Trade Exhibits. Sections A. B. P. Adolph Gude, Washington, D. C. W. H. Siebrecht, Chappaqua, N. Y. L. P. Jansen, St. Louis, Mo. Sections E. G. Thos. H. Joy, Nashville, Tenn. Herman P. Knohle, Cleveland, O. Philip Breitmeyer, Detroit, Mich. Sections C. D. E. Allan Peirce, Waltham, Mass. F. Meinhardt, St. Louis, Mo. Aug. H. Hummert, St. Louis, Mo. number of visitors should exceed the number registered at any preceding convention. It should be borne in mind that the society's membership roll has been increased more than 25 per cent since our last convention, and. naturally, a large proportion of those making up this increase will want to meet their fellow members, as well as to take some part in the proceedings, or to get information which will help them in the solution of business problems such as beset us all in these troubloug times. Never heretofore did we have before us for discussion matters of such vital inter- est to our trade as those scheduled in our program — Publicity, with de- tails concerning the expenditure of a fund expected to approximate $50,000: the fuel situation, which is fraught with perplexities as to what we can and cannot do to keep our plants go- ing; credits and collections, which promise in the near future to engage our most serious thought; and various other matters of general interest. St. Louis has the advantage of cen- tral location, consequently its draw ing power should be greater than that of a city located remotely north, south, east or west. It is a city of high rank among our commercial "hub" cities, and its facilities for the care of large visiting bodies are excel- lent. Hotel headquarters will be the Jef- ferson Hotel, conveniently located. The convention will be held in Moolah Temple, easily reached from the ho- tel district. The Trade Exhibition The trade exhibition, as already an- nounced, will be housed in the same building as the convention. A fea- ture of this exhibition this year will be the display of florists' accessories "made in America." As might be sup- posed, imported goods will play a minor part in the general display, and their place will be filled largely by goods produced at home. Visitors who are interested in bulbs will have an opportunity to bid on the splendid collection forming the exhibit of the Cottage Gardens Co., of Eureka, Cal., which exhibit is to be sold at auction for the benefit of the Red Cross, the proceeds to be turned in as the dona- tion of the S. A. F. and 0. H. With the convention but a day or two away it is pleasing to note the greatly increased interest in the sub- ject matter of the program. There is every indication of a large attendance, and it would not be surprising if the PROGRAM DAY BY DAY. This recapitulation of the program proper is intended to make prominent the hours of meetings. Tuesday, August 20 — First Day 10.00 a. m. — Meeting Florists Tele- graph Delivery Association. 10.30 a. m.-— Office of the Ladies' So- ciety of American Florists opened for registration in Convention Hall. 2.00 p. m. — S. A. F. opening session. S.30 p. m. — President's reception. Voting on amendments to by-laws: and convention city for 1920. Wednesday, August 21 — Second Day. 9.00 a. m. — Meeting of the Florists' Hail Association of America. 10.00 a. m. — Annual meeting of the Ladies' Society of American Florists. 10.00 a. m. — Morning session S. A. F. 2.00 p. m.— Afternoon session S. A. F. Thursday, August 22 — Third Day. 10.011 a. m. — S. A. F. session, election of officers, 2.00 p. ni. — Afternoon session S. A. F. First Day — Opening Session — 2 p. m. Opening exercises in Convention hall. Convention called to order by August H. Hummert, vice-president St. Louis Florists' Club. Address of welcome by L. Jules Bourdet, vice-president S. A. F. Address of welcome by Hon. Henry Kiel, Mayor of St. Louis. Response, J. Fred Ammann. President C. H. Totty's address. Reading minutes of executive board. Report of the secretary. Report of the treasurer. Report of the Washington repre- sentative. Reports of state vice-presidents. Reports of standing committees. Reports of special committees. John Young •Secref.Try, Society of American Florists Discussion of amendments to be voted on at evening session. Miscellaneous business. Judging of trade exhibits. Consideration of place of meeting for 1920. First Day — Evening Session — 8.30 p. m. President's Reception — The recep- tion will be held in the Jefferson hotel. President Totty wishes it to be dis- tinctly understood that the reception will be informal and that the most comfortable clothing will be the most appropriate for wear. Amendments to constitution and by- laws to be voted upon. To amend the portion of Article II, Section 2 (b), Elections and Appoint- ments, reading: "Clut)S. societies or kindred organizations of professional florists, gardeners and hor- ticulturists, having paid-up membership of 100 or more members in the .S. A. P. and O. H. shall he entitled to one representative on the l.ioard of directors. Such represent- ative shall he the president of such organi- zation and must lie a member of this so- ciety. Any elective officer or appointed director shall not be eligible as a repre- August 17, 191S HORTICULTURE 157 seatati^e »»f such organization. Wln/n tlie president of any suoli organization is al- ready a ilirector. the vice-president aliali be eligible for the office." By inserting after the sentence "Such representative shall be the president of such organization and must be a member of this society." the following sentence: Should the president of such organization be or become unable to serve as Its rep- resentative, through sickness, or for any other reason which is acceptable to the president of the society, then the vice-presi- dent shall act in his place and stead during the period of such inability. And at the end of paragraph (b) of the same section, adding: "The chairman of the Publicity Committee, the Publicity Fi- nance Committee, and the National Flower Show Committee, respectively, shall act and serve as directors for and during their terms of office as the same appear up(m the records of the society ; but if any chairman shall be already a director, then the com- mittee of which he is a chairman shall have no further or separate representation upon the board. To amend Article VI, Plant Registra- tion: "A registration book shall be kept by the secretary, in which shall be inscribed names and descriptions of new plants, as furnished by the owners thereof, under the rules of the society. Names so inscribed shall be recognized, officially, as the proper and permanent titles, respectively, of the varieties as registered and this society shall do all in its power to prevent the sub- sequent application of any name thus registered to any other plant in the same special class, or the distribution of plants so recorded, under any title other than the one thus given it. "On receipt of application for registra- tion it shall be the duty of the secretary to give public notice thereof, and if. after the lapse of three weeks from date of said ap- plication, no protest shall have been filed with the secretary, due announcement of registration shall then be made; but when there exists a permanent committee or affiliating society especially devoted to the interest of any distinct class of plants or flowers, the secretary shall, on receipt oi application for registration of a plant be- longing in such class, refer such application to the duly constituted authorities of such committee or society, in lieu of public notice, and, upon the return of said apnji- cation regularly approved by such authori- ties, shall make public announcement ac- cordingly. Failure to return such applica- tion to the secretary within a period of three weeks shall be construed as approval and announcement made accordingly. "An.v protest under the above provisions shall be referred to a committee of three especially appointed by the president of the S. A. F. for this purpose. The committee shall act promptly, and their decision shall he accepted as final." By striking out the first two paragraphs and substituting: "Any member orginatiug or acquiring a plant which is believed to be new to com- merce, or which embodies a varietal differ- ence sufficient to make it distinctive and separate from any existing variety, may register the same with the societ.v both as to description and name, provided such plant is not covered by any society or or- ganization devoted to the interest of its species, in which case any application for registration, will Vie referred to such so- ciety or organization. The secretary shall, on receipt of an application for registra- tion, and a description of the plant, with the name proprpsed for it. give public notice of such application in the trade papers: and if. after the lapse of three weeks from the ilate of such application no protest sli;ill have been filed with the secretary, he shall issue a preliminary certificate of regis- tration, conformation of which, by final certificate, can only follow after such plant, or flowers from the same, has beeu ex- hibited at a meeting or exhibition held by any organized florist club or horticul- tural body, when the exhibit shall be judgeil by a special committee appointed by the president of the society: 10 days' notii-e of such exhibition having previously been given to the secretary. Any plant for which registration is sought must show an improvement over existing varieties ; a mere varietal difference is not to be con- sidered sufficient to entitle the exhibitor to a final certificate." The following recommendation of the boarri of directors is to be voted upon: "That an appropriation of $250 be made to the use of the committee on school gardens." Balloting for meeting place for 1920. Polls open from 8.:30 p. m. to 9.30 p. m. Wednesday, August 21 — Second Day — Morning Session — 10.30 a. m. Nominations of oflScers tor 1919. Report of committee on president's address. Report of committee on national credits and collections bureau. By R. C. Kerr, chairman. Discussion. Address, "National Credits and Col- lections." By F. S. Webb. Chicago. Discussion. Afternoon Session — 2.00 p. m. Report of committee on publicity. By Henry Penn, chairman. Discussion. Address. "Publicity." By Major P. F. O'Keefe. Boston. Mass. Thursday, August 22 — Third Day — Morning Session — 10.00 a. m. Election of officers for 1919. Polls open from 10.00 a. m. to 11.00 WU,LI.\M F. GVDE Was jigton Representative and Chairman of Tariff and Legislative Committee. a. in. or until all in line have voted. Voting will be done under the new system. There will be four voting places, "A" to "D" inclusive— "E" to "K" inclusive — "L" to "R" inclusive— "S" to "Z" inclusive. Please vote promptly. Rejiort of judges of trade exhibition. Discussion. "Present-day Cost of Production." The discussion will be opened by President Totty. Question box. Deferred business. Afternoon Session — 2.00 p. m. Address, "The Coal Conservation Or- der as it Applies to Florists," by a United States fuel administration rep- resentative. 4.00 p. m. Report of committee on convention garden. By Theodore Wirth. chairman. Report of National Flower Show Committee. By George Asmus, chair- man. Discussion. Special Meetings FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIV- ERY ASSOCIATION. First Day — Tuesday, August 20 10.00 a. m. Meeting of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association in con- vention hall. Moolah Temple. LADIES' SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS. Tuesday, August 20 — First Day. The headquarters of Secretary Mrs. Albert M. Herr will be located near S. A. F. Secretary Young's office in Moolah Temple, and will be open from 10.:30 a. m. until 4.00 p. m. for the pur- pose of registration and payment of dues. FLORISTS' HAIL ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA Wednesday. August 21 — Second Day — 9.00 a. m. Annual meeting. Florists' Hail Asso- ciation of America. The .American Carnation Society and the American Rose Society will not hold special meetings during the period of the convention. THE PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN The Chairman of the Publicity Finance Committee arranged with the Secretary to make a two days visit to Chicago last week, for the purpose of making a canvass of the district in the interest of the Campaign Fund. The visit, necessarily, could not be extend- ed beyond the stipulated time, as the Secretary was obliged to return to St. Louis on the Saturday evening, con- vention matters there requiring his attention, consequently it was only possible to call upon a few outside of the wholesale district. As will be seen from the list of subscriptions, the wholesale florists freely subscribed. These subscriptions form an import- ant addition to the list of subscrip- tions from Chicago already reported. The Secretary was also assisted in his canvass by Charles L. Washburn, of Bassett & Washburn, Paul Klingsporn. State vice-president for Hlinois north, and Frederick Lautenschlager, chair- man of the 111. Publicity Com. and president of the Chicago Florists' Club, who generously devoted their time to the work. Oi'r campaign fund lacks now about I7..500 of the amount which we started out to raise — $50,000. Among the thou- sands of florists who have not yet sub- scribed the required amount should be raised in a day or two — at any rate, prior to the convention. The trade papers, all of them, are kind enough to give space to our wee':- ly reports of the work being done by our publicity committees, therefore it would be hard to believe that there can be any florist in the land who is not familiar with our campaign, with its objects, and with the benefits al- ready resultant, so far as reported. With the knowledge it has of the effort put forth to make every florist see the 158 HOETICULTURE August 17, 1918 great necessity for a campaign sucli as ours, our Promotion Bureau is satis- fied tliat anyone who does not know of what we are trying to accomplish never sees a letter carrier, and worse still, never reads a trade paper. Why, then, cannot the few hundred dollars required to complete the fund be im- mediately forthcoming? That it will be forthcoming eventually there is no doubt whatever, but we want it now, before the convention, so that the com- mittees can report that our object has been attained. We know of several other industries, many of w^hose ag- gregate investments are not nearly as great as those in our own trade, who have created for a similar purpose far larger funds than the florists are asked to create, and are enjoying the beneflt which they were positive would result. Do you want to have the public believe that flowers in their homes are not essential, or that their purchase for any purpose is an extravagance in war times? Do you want to see the use of your products cut out at func- tions where they have always played a conspicuous part? Do you want to see them denied admission to hospitals and other places where their cheering influence is beyond dispute? Of course, you do not. Then subscribe to this fund, because it will be expended in a country-wide effort to prevent these very conditions, and without this effort the future of our business would be dark indeed. So impressed are some of our subscribers with the value of our work that they are increasing their subscriptions. So why hold back, Mr. Nonsubscriber? The campaign is as much in your interests as in those of anyone else in the trade, and your returns are absolutely sure. Aiiiimillv for Four Years— Otto SiDider, St Lnui.'i.'.M"., -flO; .T. W. tloerm. St. Louis. Mn .flO; I<'i-Pil H. Wi'h.T. St. Louis, JIo., Sf'>n- Tlios. C. Can-. St. Loui.s, Mo., $-5; St 'Louis Seed Co, St. Louis. Mo.. .$2^1 ; SuuH.v Slope Seed Fiii-ui, Inili pendence. Mo., .p- Frouiliold's Flower Shop. K;\usa8 City. Mo Sfl'f Chixs. C. TliouLiis, Kansas City. Mo .W; .Toseph Witcl;. St. Louis. .Mo.. .$25; Ell. A. Humfeld, Kausas City. Mo.. •ilO: Ostertau' P.ros.. St. Louis, Mo.. $3; The Blossom Sliop, St. Louis. Mo., $5; Mrs T. L Diemer. St. I,ouis. Mo., .%'i ; Mrs. Ida RrueiiiK. St. Louis. .Mo.. $i;r, ; W. W. Stertziuf.', St. Louis. Mo.. S.T : .Tolin Held. St. Louis, Mo.. .$,5; A. .T. Heutzon. St. Lou's, Mo., .$2.^: Mullanpliv Florists. St. Louis, Mo.. $2."); Albert Seuscer. St, I,ouis Mo., $20; Ttie Roserv. St. Louis. Mo.. $5; Pieper Floral Co., St Louis. Mo., .$.-1; W. J. Wriglit St. Louis. Mo., $5; The ( hicaRO Floral Growers' Association, Chicago, 111., $50; ,T A. Budlons, Chicago, 111., .$50; Kyle & Foerster. Chicago, 111., .$.')0 : .T. A. Peterson, Cincinnati, Ohio, $25; A. T, Pyfer & Co., Chicago, 111., $25; Hoorber Bros. Co., Chicago, III.. $25; Percy .Tones, Inc., Chicago, 111.. $25; Zech & Mann, Chicago, 111., $25; Erne & Co., Cliicago, 111., .$25; .Tohn Kruchten Co.. Chicago, 111., $25; A. L. Vaughan & Co., Chicago, III.. $25; G. M. Reburn & Co., Chicago. III.. .$25: Batavia Greeuh.S FOR FLOWERS. Gladioli. — Six va.ses, six varieties, white: 1st, T. M. Proctor; 2ncl, S. E. Spencer. Piuk: 1st, S. E. Spencer; 2na, H. K. Mea- lier, Red: 1st, S. E. Spencer; 2iicl, H. E. Jleailer, Yellow: 1st. Jelle Roos. Laven- der or mauve: 1st, H. E. Meador. Any other color: tst, H. E. Meader. Six spikes any Lemoine Hybrid: l.st, C. \V. Brown, Cracker .lack; 2nd, H. E. Meader, Baron Hulot, Six spikes, any Primuliuus livlirid; 1st, S, E. Spencer, Amy Bell; 2nd, H. E, Meader, Golden Girl. Seedling gladiolus, one spike: 1st, H. E, Meader; 2nd, Miss I<'auuy Foster, Collection of fifty varieties, named, one spike of each : 1st, II. E. Meader; 2nd, Jelle Roos, Twelve varieties, one spike of each: 1st, H. E. Meailer ; 2ud, C. \V. Brown. Si.x spikes, crimson, one va- riety: 1st. H. E. Meader. Purple Glory; 2nd. .Telle Roos. Gidiath. Six pink: 1st, H. E. Meader, Panama; 2nd, S. E. Spencer, I'anama. Six Red : 1st, H, E, Meader, Red Amaryllis; 2nd, Thomas M. Proctor, Ida Van, Six yellow : 1st, T. M, Proctor, Sehwalien 2nd, H, E. Meader, Niagara, Six. any other color: 1st, Thomas Cogger, Miss Helen Franklin ; 2nd, H. E. Meader. Prince of Wales. Silver Medal.— S. E. Spencer, display of gladioli ; Boston Cut Flower Co., display of gladioli in baskets and vases; Thomas Cogger, seedling Gladiolus Miss Helen Franklin. Bronze Medal.— C. W. Brown, display ot gladioli ; Jelle Koos, display of gladioli. Honorable Mention. — George N. Smith, collection of herbaceous plilox ; Hillcrcst Farm, Japanese wineberry. CHICAGO FLORISTS' CLUB. The Chicago Florist Club held its .regular meeting on Aug. 8th in Karthauser's Grove, where the club has been meeting during the summer. Very little business was transacted, the taking in of six new members be- ing the most important item. They are as follows: L., Finnerman, 162 N, Wabash avenue; A. Bendig, Fort Scott, Kansas; D, D, Robertson, 4433 Ogden avenue: Sam French, 729 S, Wabash, avenue; A, A, Craig, 120 S. Wabash avenue: Eric Johnson, Lake street and Wabash avenue. The club adjourned to hear the pa- pers prepared by the wholesalers and members took part in the discussion that followed. ST. LOUIS FLORIST CLUB. A meeting was held Thursday, Au- gust 8th, at Jefferson Memorial Build- ing in Florist Park, with fifty mem- bers present. The following were elected members: Otto Bluening, Theodore Brown, C. Kuehn Jr., John Barnard, Hiram Nichols and ('. N. Wors. The following officers were elected: August H. Hummert, president; Julius Beneke, vice-president; J. J. DRACAENA In varieties, as Terminalis, Stricta Granda, Lord Wolsley. Nice, well established plants, out of 4'2-in.-pots $9.00 per dozen. Packing charges. 50c. for each $10 value. Cash with order, please. ANTON SCHULTHEIS 316 1 9th Street, College Point, L. I., N. Y. Large Specimen Colored Blues. 10 to 20 feet Norway Spruce, Norway Maples. I'yramidai Arbor Vitae, Rhoivii:i: i'i':i{i:ii{init!!!ii Poehlmann Bros. Supply Department Every year the retail florist who would be successful must add the new'est novelties to his stock. Don't forget our line of Supplies for all purposes is Complete in every detail WE manufacture BASKETS, WIRE DESIGNS and NOVELTIES, and prepare magnolias, cycas and oak leaves S in our own factories, so you are assured of getting practical things that your customers will want. B Visitors are Always Welcome | Open until 9.00 p. m. on Saturday, but closed all day Sunday Poehlmann Bros. Company Send All Orders for Plants to Greenhouses P.O. Box 127, MORTaN GROVE, ILL. Send All Orders for Cut Flowers and Supplies to CITY STORE 72-74 E.Randolph St., CHICAGO L. D. niOXE, RANDOLPH 35 L. I). PHONE. 51 OR TON GROVE 3I-J City Buyer* I •.«• ROGERS PARK 684. No Toll from Chicago. siyiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiHiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiw ittiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiH^^ conditions, under wliich tlie agaves (century plants), aloes, euphorbias, yuccas, cacti, and other closely re- lated plants grow to perfection. Pekx HovisE. — Upon the banks of a stream which flows through this house are grown numerous species of ferns and their allies. Flok.^l Display House. — One end of this large conservatory is occupied by a banana dome, while the rest of the house is devoted to a series of floral displays. The most popular of these is the chrysanthemum show in the fall, which is followed by exhibits of poin- settias, bulbous plants, primroses, cyc- lamens, azaleas, rhododendrons, roses. calceolarias, hydrangeas, gloxinias, tuberous begonias, fancy-leaved cala- diums, etc. Aroid House. — Leading down a flight of stairs from the floral display house is an artistically arranged con- servatory, accommodating a collection of epiphytes and terrestrial aroid plants. These are grouped around a waterfall and its connecting series of pools, and hanging over the pools are numerous pitcher plants. Varjed Industries House. — This house contains plants of varied eco- nomic importance, among which are quinine, rubber plants, the banyan tree, acacia, Chinese jujube, royal poinciana, forest oak. balsa, poison mulberry, boyoc, etc. The vestibule at the west end is to be used for a dis- play of insectivorous plants. Bromeliad House. — The pineapple and its relatives compose the chief display in this house, and Spanish moss, epiphytic upon trees in Florida, is grown abundantly. Eeicaceous House. — This cool con- servatory houses numerous representa- tives of the Ericaceae family, such as rhododendrons, azaleas, and ericas. Water Gardens. — A formal garden composed of three pools filled with hybrid water-lilies forms the feature display at the Garden during the sum- mer months. Both night and day bloomers are represented. Rose Gabdex. — A very attractive garden separated from the water' by a shrubbery plantation. The entire gar- den, except for the north side, is out- lined by a border of hawthorns. Sev- eral hundred varieties of roses are represented. Perkxmal G.iRDEN. — Adjoining the rose garden on the north side, and containing numerous species of the more common herbaceous plants. The central feature of the garden is the -— t. Eh^^^Bj^oH l^^gS 1 ^^^^ Ml^^ §10 H Main Conservatory aud Water Garden. 16-3 HORTI (• r LTU HE August 17, 1918 PURITY FREESIA— IMPROVED While it is doubtful whether Paper Whites or Dutch Hulbs will airive this season, The American Bulb Company has provided for an extra quantity of PURITY FREESIA BULBS. Florists must have white flowers of sweet fragrance for funeral work, for baskets, and for general flower bouquets. FREESIA PURITY can be used and will easily take the place of Paper White Xarcissus for the various occasions. Last year, FREESIA PURITY FLOWERS were used by the exclusive retail stores for the making of brides' bouquets. Our foremost cartoonist, Mr. John T. McCutcheon. of the Chicago Tribune, received favor- able comment liy tlie leading Chicago Society Women for his exclusive taste in having his bride's bouquet of FREESIA FLOWERS. The FREESIA BULBS The American Bulb Company offers here were grown in the open by the finest grower in California. • Start right: avoid buying bulbs that were forced in greenhouses or grown m lath houses. Prices for well cured bulbs, F. O. B. Chicago are as follows (no charge for packing): Up to V2-inch $6.00 per 1OO0 Up to %-inch 9,50 per 1000 Large Jumbo Bulbs 18,00 per 1000 .Mammoth Bulbs, over % to %-inch 15,00 per 1000 American Bulb Company 172 North Wabash Avenue Phone Randolph 3316 CHICAGO I Linnean House, in front of which are located pools of the large-leaved Victoria regia lilies. Formal Garden. — This garden is situated in a quadrangle formed by the palm house, the cycad house, the succulent house, and the pergola. Dur^ ing the spring the grounds are devoted to a bulbous or a pansy display, which is later displaced by pattern bedding of tropical foliage plants. The Knou.s. — A large tract infor- mally arranged and planted with a varied collection of trees, shrubs, her- baceous perennials, and annuals. A series of pools abound with numerous water-loving plants. Economic Garden. — As the name im- plies, this garden is devoted to a dis- play of economic plants. Upon the southernmost terrace are grown farm crops, savory herbs, bee plants, and lawn and ornamental grasses. An- other terrace is occupied by four back- yard gardens. "Various hedges and fruits are included in the third ter- race, while the nortUernniost one con- tains the medicinal garden. Along the main walk are trained fruit trees, with numerous vines and a flower border at the sides. North American Tract. — A large area devoted to trees and shrubs in- digenous to North America and hardy in St. Louis. The Arboretum. — A natural wood- land containing native trees. DR. W. VAN FLEET It is with much pleasure that we present the picture of the latest re- cipient of the Robert White Medal. The award of this high honor for the year 1918 to Dr. Van Fleet has just been announced. Dr. A'an Fleet's work in plant hybridization has a world-wide fame and he undoubtedly now stands as the foremost hybridist in America. His first attempts at methodical hybridization were made with gladi- Dk. AV. Van Fleet. oli, from instructions which he found in translations from a French garden- ing journal when but 12 years old. Later, when living in central Penn- sylvania, he began cross-breeding gladioli on a considerable scale, as hundreds of varieties and species of this genus could be grown in a small back-yard garden. Probably a quarter million hand-pollinated varieties were grown in the succeeding twenty years, only five of which have ever been named and introduced to gen- eral cultivation, the others being dis- posed of to the trade as mixtures, thus laying the foundation of many successful modern strains. Becoming greatly interested in breeding the more difficult plants Dr. Van Fleet gave up the profession of medicine in 1892 and land for experi- mental purposes was purchased at Little Silver, N. J., where a great va- riety of crop and ornamental plants, including most garden vegetables, cereals, orchard and small fruits and nut trees, were bred by the hybridi- zation and careful selection of seed- lings of all procurable species and va- rieties, he serving as horticultural edi- tor of the Rural New Yorker during the greater part of the ensuing fifteen years. In 1909 he was appointed Physiologist of the Department of Ag- riculture at Washington, D. C, in which position he still continues. His principal horticultural intro- ductions have been Canna Flamingo, 1894, Sugar Corn, Sheffield and Toma- to Combination, 1897, Pepper, Upright Salad, 1902, Gladiolus Princeps, 1906. Roses Silver Moon, W. Van Fleet and .\nierican Pillar, 1910-12, Lonicera Hendersoni, 1906, and a considerable number of successful hardy roses, strawberries and gooseberries. Since entering the Department of Agriculture his breeding work is mostly confined to the development of disease-resistant varieties of nut trees, particularly the chestnut, or- chard and small fruits, hardy roses and other home-yard ornamentals, using principally the new plant intro- ductions of the Department of Agri- culture and of successful Asiatic ex- plorers, especially those discovered by E. H. Wilson of the Arnold Arbo- retum. This work is perhaps being done on a more thorough scale than has been before attempted, and it is likely that a number of meritorious new hybrids will soon be dissemi- nated by the Department as a result. Stratfield, Tenn. — Private John G. Reck, son of Julius Reck, joined the army last May and was sent to Camp Upton. He has been assigned to a transportation unit at Camp Johnston. Jacksonville, Fla., and writes home that he is awaiting the opportunity to be with the army when it marches on to Berlin. Aus'ist 17, IPIS iioimruLTUiM-: ](i3 Ttie House of MICHELL ExteuiU a lurciial invit:iti'as re- ported as having arrived at San Fran- cisco, August 7th. Among other inter- esting items he says: "Don't let any- one put it over on you' that culinary peas are a good crop. They are not. It's a wonder we have any peas in sight, as we have had lack of water, extreme heat and last, but not least, an occasional hailstorm. The condi- tions generally are not at all rosy tor a good crop on this item — taking the country over and the growing sections by and large." Vegetable Seed Production Survey. Total iroduction of vegetable seed with the exception of cabbage, let- tuce, salsify, and turnip, will be ample for the needs of the coming year, ac- cording to preliminary returns from the seed-production survey of July 1, 1918, and crop reports from important commercial seed growers. In some cases where the condition of crops is not satisfactory increased acreages are expected to bring the total pro- duction up to normal, while more than normal production of seed is indi- cated for some kinds of vegetables. This condition, it is pointed out, does not necessarily mean a large surplus, tor it is known that large orders have been placed for certain vegetable seeds by foreign concerns for export to countries in Europe which formerly have been exporters of these seeds to the United States. .411 Klfective War 'lime Window Display by Henry A. Dreer. Inc. Timothy and Clover Seed. Receipts by dealers of timothy seed were indicated to be 85.000,000 pounds less for the year ending July 1, 1918, than for the year ending July 1, 1917, according to the Seed Reporting Serv- ice of the Bureau of Markets. How- ever, the carry-over on July 1, 1918, amounted to about 12.000,000 pounds more than that of the year before and 59,000,000 pounds more than that of two years ago. This large carry-over, it is thought, will offset the greatly reduced acreage cut for seed this year. Incomplete returns from the War Emergency Seed Survey of July 1, 1918, show exports for the 12 months ending on that date have de- creased from 12,767,580 pounds to 8,- 568,241 pounds. The United States has always been the largest exporter of timothy seed and the falling off in exports, it is stated, may be due to difficulties in securing ocean transpor- tation and to a decreased demand in Europe for seed to produce hay crops. "Seeds with a Lineage" All Varieties Thoroughly tested at our trial grounds, Rasmes Park, London, England. Send for Catalogue CARTERS I EST ED S^DS^ Inc., ctmatnt BidgTsottoD, miu. KU K 0 i; T I C U L T U E E August IT. 1918 Incomplete returns from the survey of stocks and receipts inidcate that the stock of clover seed in the hands of dealers on July 1, 191S, is less than one-third of the quantity held by them a year ago. The receipts l>y dealers for the year ending. July 1. 1918, were 24,000,000 pounds "less than for t previous year. Bermuda Onion Seed Crop. Bermuda onion seed has been grown in a small way in Southern Cal- ifornia for a number of years, but most of the seed used in this coun- try has been imi orted from Teneriffe, Canary Islands. The difficulty experi- enced in the last three years in ob- taining seed from Teneriffe because of war conditions has increased the demand for the domestic-grown seed. Some truck growers are said to pre- fer carefully selected domestic-grown seed, even when the supply of Tene- siffe seed is ample. The growing area. Up to the pres- ent time, has been rather closely con- fined to the Coachella Valley, Call or- nia, and vicinity, but two successive years of unsatisfactory yields have made it seem desirable to extend the acreage to other suitable onion grow- ing sections. One of the pioneer growers of Ber- muda onion seed planted his first crop in 1904 and harvested an un- usually large yield of seed per acre. Satisfactory crops were reported for the following eleven years, which led some of the growers to consider 1,000 pounds per acre as a normal yield. In 1917 the yield per acre dropped to 175 pounds. Thrips and "burn" are re- ])orted to be the cause of most of the damage to the crop both this rear and in 1917. The reported acreage for 1917 is apiroximately 90 acres and for 19"' 140 acres. Growers estimate the 1918 yield of Bermuda onion seed to be 20,- 000 pounds, 2.0OO pounds o'' which, it is thought, will be Crystal White Wax and 18,000 Yellow Bermuda. It is ex- pected that actual production figures will be available for a later issue of the Seed Reporter. Some growers state that there will be a shortage of bulbs in the seed- growing area in California this year for planting the coming crop and esti- mate that if all availalile bulbs were planted, the acreage planted for 1919 would be considerably less than the 1918 acreage. The difficulty experi- enced In getting a satisfactory surply of labor will also be another factor in cutting down the 1919 acreage, it is thought. VICK & HART THE Florist Seedsmen We Know What You Need and Can Supply You THE NEWEST AND BEST 55 Stone Street, Rochester, N. Y. S. & W. Co.'s American-Grown CYCLAMEN SEED This seed is grown for us by the grower of the best Cyclamen plants coming to the New York market. They are unsurpassed in size of bloom, color, and sub- stance. The plants, from which this seed is produced, are selected only from those of superior bloom and foliage. The germination of the seed ue are offering grows --- 99%. We only have a limited quantity to orfer, and when sold will be obliged to refuse further orders. 1110 sis ]{|llll s N Giant Salmon Rose. .$2,00 $15.00 Giant Dark Rose . . . 2.00 15.00 Giant Rose 2.00 15.00 Giant Dark Red ... . 2.00 15.00 Giant Light Red. ... 2.00 15,00 Giant White with red eve 2.00 15.00 STUMPP & WALTER CO., lull s Is lOllO s.ls Giant Fringed Rose. .$3.00 $25.00 Giant Fringed White with red eye 3.00 25.00 Giant Fringed White (Rococo) ..,,■,,, 3,00 25.00 Giant Fringed Mixed. 2.50 20.00 30-32 BARCLAY STREET NEW YORK SWEET PEAS Winter flowering Spencer Australian Var- ieties direct from the Originator. FLOWER SEED FOR SUMMER SOWING Asparagus Sprengeri, Bellis Perennis, Cal- ceolaria, Calendula. Cineraria, Cyclamen, Gypsopfiila Gr. Alba, Mignonette, Pansy. Snapdragon. All selected stock. FOTTLER, FISKE, RAWSON CO. The Seed Store li and 13 FaDeuil Hall Sq., BoitoD BAMBOO CANE STAKES Freesta Purity MAMMOTH si/a: Aleio 5-8 and up FREESIA — refracta alba 5-8 inch. N.ATIK.^L, 6 ft., 2,0U0 S'1.00 fSWEET WILLIAM — single mixed Hne btrain. 6-9 ft., 600 7.00 9-r> ft.. 400 8.50 CYCLAMEN Seed. Finest American grown from the very finest strains. rriccs on Application Prices ex warebouse New York. TeriuB— Net cash 30 days. J.M.THORBURN&CO. McHUTCHISON & CO. 95 Chambers St., New York 1 1 53 Barcla.v Street Througrli to 54 Park Place NEW YORK CITY When writing Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture August 17, 1918 HOKTICULTUEE 165 MICHELL'S BULBS OXALIS BULBS (Large Size) Excellent for pot culture. Doz, 100 1000 Orand Duchess, wliite. .$0.25 ?1.25 $10.00 " " pink... " hiventler yellow. Bermuda Buttercup, yellow .-.a 1.2.5 lU.OO .25 1.23 10.00 .25 1.25 10.00 23 1.40 12.00 PURITY FREESiA BULBS (True) Doz. 100 1000 First size $0.20 $1.25 $10.00 Mammoth 25 1.75 15.00 Monster 45 2.75 25.00 Jumbo 60 4.00 35.00 HE.4DQrARTEKS FOR ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS 1,000 Seeds. $3.50 10.000 Seeds, $30.00 5.000 Seeds, 15.50 25,000 Seeds, 72.50 Also all other seasonable Seeds, Bulbs and Supplies Send for New AVhoIesale Price List if you hayen't a copy. MICHELL'S SEED HOUSE 518 Market St., Philadelphia Lilium Candidum Amaryllis, Callas Cold Storage Lilies Write us for price AMERICAN BULB CO. 170 W. WabMh Are. OHICAOO, tt.t. 106 West 28th St., NEW YORK CHOICE FLORISTS' FLOWER SEEDS Asparagus Flumosus Nanus — 1000 seeds, S3.50; 5000 Seeds, $15.00. .isparajfus Sprengeri — 1000 Seeds, $1.00. Salvia Bonfire — % oz., 50c.; 1 oz., $3.00. Salvia Zuricli — Vs oz., 7dc. ; 1 oz., $4.00. .Stoclts Beauty of Nice, 75% Double Flowers — Shell Pink, Bright Pink, Purple, White — Tr. Pkt., $1.00; V4 oz., $2.00; 1 oz., $5.00. Snapdragon, Petunias, Verbenas, etc. SEND FOR CATALOGUE. Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA BLUE LIST OF WHOLESALE PRICES MAILED ONLY TO THOSE WHO PLANT FOR PROFIT LILIUM GIGANTEUM 7/9 (300 per case).... $60.00 per thousand 8/10 (225 per case) 80.00 " 9/10 (200 per case) 100.00 " Complete List of Florists' Choice Seeds. A postal card will bring our catalogue. S. S. SKIDELSKY & CO. 1004 Lincoln Bldg., PHILADELPHI.A, PA. SEEDS FOR SUMMER SOWING ANTIRRHINUM Giant White, Giant Yellow, Giant Red, 1-4 oz, 50c CALENDULA Orange King, Lemon Queen, per oz, 40c LARKSPUR INVINCIBLE Rosy-sceu-let, 1-4 oz. 30c Pink, 1-4 oz. 20c White, 1-4 oz 20c STOCK GIANT TEN WEEK White, Pink, Light Blue, Dark Blue, 1-8 oz. SSc MIGNONETTE Farquhar's Universal, 1-16 oz. $2.00 ; 1-8 oz. $4.00 R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., ^s's?' i.e:oimafrd'S see and SEIEID SERVIOE FOR SALE BY LEONARD SEED COMPANY, Chicago, III. BURNETT BROTHERS Importers and Growers of SEEDS, BULBS, PLANTS, &c. 98 Chainfaers Street, New York THOMAS J. GREY COMPANY SEEDS, BULBS AND IMPLEMENTS WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. Reselected Strains in Seeds. Improved styles in Implements Catalogue upon application. 16 So. Market Street B^ST^IM, IVIA.SS. FREESIA PURITY New ('rop Now on Hand, NEW CROP PERENNIAL FLOWER SEEOS JOSEPH BRECK & SONS' CORP 47-54 Nortli Market St., Boston, Mass. KELWAY S SON SPECIALIZE IN SEEDS (personally selected strains) WHOLESALE ONLY Write (or Special Prices, Spot or Forward Only Address, LANGPORT, Eng. W. E. MARSHALL & CO. SEEDS, PLANTS AND BULBS Horticultural Sundries 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 Der St.. NEW YORK and ORANGE. CONN 166 W. 23rd St., NEW YORK J. BOLGIANO & SON Careful Seed Growers and Seed Distribu- tor* for One Hundred Years WRITE FOR OUR 1918 SPECIAL CATALOGUE Te Market Oardaners and Florist* Pratt and Light Sts.. BALTIMORE, MD. in Writing to Advortisors Jcindiy montion Horticulturo 166 II 0 R T I C U L T U K E August 17, 1918 SPECIAL NOTICE Our representatives are now calling on the flower trade with a superb line of Fancy Baskets in all shapes and sizes made especially to our order and representing the lat- est color ideas and most up-to-date patterns. Also the same in Exclusive Ribbons and other florists' supplies. This is a good time to make your arrangements for the new season now approaching. Drop us a line and our representative will call 1^~ Those attending the Convention at St. Louis are cordially invited to inspect our exhibit there and get an idea of the line of goods we handle S. S. PENNOCK COMPANY THE NEW YORK 17 W. 28th Street WHOLESALE FLORISTS OF PHILADELPHIA 1608-1620 Ludlow Street PHILADELPHIA BALTIMORE Franklin and St. Paul Streets WASHINGTON 1216 H Street WOALlf* EXCLUSIVE FLORISTS RIBBONS AND SUPPLIES AMERICAN GLADIOLUS SOCIETY. Report of the Secretary. lUiffalo, Au- gust 14-17. This is the ninth annual meeting of the American Gladiolus Society and it is our hope that it will be produc- tive of plans and measures for mak- ing the tenth year the most effective in results of any year in the history of the society. Let us one and all lend our efforts in making the com- ing year yield great results in the ad- vancement of the gladiolus. If we look back over the past ten years we can see the very considerable advance that has been made. There is a great- er work for this society to do. We should do all we can to stimulate in- terest in the Gladiolus Society by offering our medals and certificates to the local shows. The question is sometimes raised whether it is de- sirable to offer the medals without restrictions as is the case at present. If a local society could affiliate in some way with our society, it should be helpful to both. We might also offer our medals through such state fairs as have a worthy flower exhibit. It would seem as if no award should be made unless the winning exhibi- tors are members of our society. Supplying the "Flower Grower'' to the members appears to meet the very apparent need of an official organ for the society. No doubt it can serve a very useful purpose in keeping in touch with our members. To accom- plish this purpose, the advisability of having a column in the Flower Grower for the publication of items of special interest to the members is something that may appeal to you. If the society had the financial sup- port, it could do many things not pos- sible to carry out now. A complete catalogue of all varieties with name of originator, introducer, year of in- troduction with a brief, clear-cut de- scription would be very useful to our members. This is a work for the fu- ture. The last annual meeting took action toward the appointment of a public- ity committee. J. J. Lane, who be- came chairman of this committee, conducted an -active campaign for new members. Although operations were not started until too late to get much publicity for the society, through the catalogue circulation of the commer- cial growers and notwithstanding war conditions, we have received 165 new members. Several of these are in Canada, New Zealand and Australia. The late secretary reported 10 new- members last year. When I took over the secretary's office I found 8.3 paid members on the roll. Since that time 16 old members have paid up. Some of those living abroad have paid two years dues. The total membership at present is 264. This is a very sub- stantial gain, but it would seem that we ought to be able to have a society of at least 500 members and I have faith to believe that when the war ends it will be possible to build up the membership to that number. The credit for the increase in new mem- bers is largely due to the excellent work of the president, Mr. Kunderd, Mr. Lane and Mr. Cooper, editor of the Flower Grower. The society cer- tainly owes them a debt of gratitude for their good work which brought such results in these difficult times. The fact that the society makes a re- turn to its members by sending them the Flower Grower has been a ma- terial aid I am sure. The American Gladiolus Society sustained a severe loss in the death of its secretary, Henry Youell, who had been an officer in the society from its inception. His extensive knowledge of the gladiolus gained during a lifetime made him an inval- uable member in the councils of the society. Another veteran in the gladiolus world, Matthew Crawford, passed away during the year. As a writer on horticultural subjects as well as the pioneer grower of gladioli, he was fa- vorably and widely known. These men did much to advance the interest in the gladiolus as a garden flower and as a florists' cut flower. Their passing leaves it to us to "carry on." The members of the American Gla- diolus Society owe it to themselves as well as to the society to rally against the foolish sentiment found in some quarters that flowers have no place in our lives during war time. We are organized to promote the interests of a flower suitable to every home gar- den where it can send out its mes- sage of peace and hope and even joy to anxious hearts that long for loved ones far from the home scenes. Let us then, while doing our part in this struggle, seek the consolation and the joys of growing flowers. August 17-, 1918 HORTICULTURE 167 March On! March On! March On! Business Must Keep Pace With Our Soldiers They Are Marching To Victory So Must or TT^ they cannot do it by wrapping the Florists -L)^ A their flowers up in newspapers The man who KEEPS GOING is the man who puts up his flowers right. We have the Finest Boxes at the best prices WRITE us A. A. ARNOLD PAPER BOX CO, 1302 W. Division Street, Chicago At Your Service For Flower Deliveries in Homes, Hospitals, Camps in New York City and Suburbs. Alexander McConneU Woodside Nurseries 611 Fifth Avenue New Rochelle, N. Y. New York City 168 HOETICULTUEE August 17, 1918 "Say It With Flowers" IN THE NATIONAL CAPITOL Send your orders for Washington, D. C, and the sur- rounding country to us. We have the best stock, quickest and most satisfactory service; Prices right. We carry the largest stock by far of any Retail Flow^er Store in the East. REMEMBER, every customer must be satisfied. If not, either the order will be duplicated or no pay accepted. GUDE BROS. COMPANY WASHINGTON, D. C. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association l!= FOR DETROIT AND ALL ADJACENT POINTS Send Your Orders for Flower Delivery to JOHN BREITMEYER'S SONS 26 and 28 Broadway Quality and Service None Better Member F. T. D. A. ^11 August 17, 1918 HOKTICULTURE ?^ COMPLIMENTS TO ST. LOUIS THE S. A. F. AND THE F. T. D. FOR KANSAS CIH AND ALL POINTS WITHIN REASONABLE DISTANCE Florists' Telegraph Delivery Service ORDER FROM SAMUEL MURRAY 1017 GranH Avenue Kansas City, Mo. ALWAYS PROMPT AND RELIABLE Ud' f_f™™\^^^'^^™^V^ ^ m ^mmmimmmw^mmmmmmmm iiiiroiiiiii iiiii^_is^iiiiiii im.mii^^^^^ 170 HORTICULTURE August 17, 1918 ALEX. McCONNELL 611 FIFTH AVENUE ^«iE^A/ -VOISIK ^ITV Telegraphic orders forwarded to any part of the United States, Canada, and Forelgrn Countries. Orders from the trade for delivery In New Tork and vi- cinity receive special attention. Cost of Cabling Foreign Deliv- eries Must 6e Prepaid. Reference or cash must accompany all orders from unknown correspondents. Cable Address, ATEXCONNEI-L. "The Telegraph Florist" Member oi Florists' Telejjraph Delivery 124 TREMONT ST. IM roB KANSAS CITY Transfer Your Orders to SAMUEL MURRAY 1017 Grand Avenue Member Florists' Telegraph DeliTcry D WID CLARKE'S SONS Deliver orders from any part of the countrir to New York City Write or Telegrapli 2139-2141 Broadway, - New York Telephone 1552-1553 Columbus KOnMILLERTnorist 426 Madison Ave. and 49th St., New York. Also Vanderbilt Hotel Telephone, Murray Hill 783 Out-of-town Orders Solicited. Location Central. Personal Attention. Member F. T. D. Asso. ADAM SEKENGER FLORIST '"''^^'IVg^T. BANGOR, MB. fVe Cover all Points in Maine Providence, Rliode Island Johnston Brothers LEADING FLORISTS 38 Dorrance Street Member Florists* Telegraph Delivery Of Interest to Retail Florists 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.— H. G. Eyres, 106 State St. Albany, N. Y.— The Eosery, 23 Steuben St. Bangor, Me.— Adam Sekenger, 32 New- bury St. Boston— Thos. F. Galvin. 1 Park St. Boston— Penn the Florist, 124 Tremont St. Boston— Julius A. Zinn, 4 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 Ave. Cleveland, O. — Adam Graham & Sons, 5523 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, O.— Knoble Bros., 1836 W. 25th St. Cleveland, O.— The Smith & Fetters Co., 735 Euclid Ave. Denver, Col.— Park Floral Co., 1643 Broadway. Detroit, Mich. — J. Breitmeyer's Sons, corner Brodway and Gratiot Ave. Fall River, Mass. — Warburton, 495 New Boston Rd. and 36 N. Main St. Houston, Tex. — Kerr, The Florist. Kansas City, Mo. — Samuel Murray, 1017 Grand Ave. New Haven, Conn. — J. N. Champion & Co.. 1026 Chapel St. New Y'ork- David Clarke's Sons, 2139- 2141 Broadway. New Y'ork — Alex. McConnell, 611 5th Ave. IN THE National Capital 4t your service to deliver Flowers or Designs on Order by Tele- graph or otherwise. Prompt Reliable Service. GEORGE H. COOKE Connecticut Ave. and L St. WASHINGTON, D .C. EstabUshed 1874 DARDS 341 Madison Ave., New York HELP do YOUR BIT To-day By SELLING THRIFT and WAR SAVING STAMPS. STAND behind THE FOOD CONSERVATION LAWS. Display prominently PATRI- OTIC POSTERS. DO IT NOW JOHN BREITMEYER'S — =SONS= — Cor. Broadway and Gratiot Avea. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs . . . Higli Grade Cut Blooms We cover all Micliigan points and good sections of Oliio, Indiana and Canada. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association. CUD£ BROS CO GUDE BROS. CO. WASHINGTON, D. C. Member Florists Telefjraph Dellrery Orders for NEW YOKK. Write or Phone to MAX SGHLING 785 Fifth Ave. Best Florists in the States as References. BCROPEAN ORDERS EXEGDTED Members of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery THE ROSERY 23 STEUBEN ST. FLOWER DEUVERIES FOR ALBANY AND VICINrrY Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery G. E. M. STUMPP 761 Fifth Ave. NEW YORK CITY Member Florists' Telegrapli Delivery Asso. YOUNG & NUGENT 42 West 28 Street New York Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery A. T. BUNYARD NEW YORK 413 Madison Ave. at 48Ui Street Also Newport, R. I. I GU.*RANTEE SATISFACTION August 17, 191S HORTICULTURE 171 CHICAGO Send Your Order* to WILLIAM J. SMYTH Member FlorisU' Telegraph Delivery A«(ociation Michigan Ave. at 31st Street Prompt Auto Deliverv Service THOS. F. GALVIN llCUf VADV 561 Fifth Ave. llCfff lUniV Vanderbilt Hotel BAQTAN 1 Park Street DUO I Un 799 Boylston Street Dilniries to Steamers and all Eastern Polats Orders Filled Day or Night for OI-EVEL-AND and State of Ohio Complete Stock. Regular discount to Trade. KNOBLE BROS. 1896 \V. 35th St., Cleveland, O. Member Florists' Telegrapli Delivery THE SMITH & FETTERS GO. 735 Euclid Avenue CLEVELAND, OHIO Flowers of Every Kind in Season CLEVELAND A. GRAHAM & SON 5S23 Euclid Ave. Will take good care of your orders Mtjubirs 0} F, T, D. Association. Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue, N. iUcbeltu Fbone 506. Long Dist . Bell Phone 1 1 80 Members Florists Telegraph Delivery S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y. ANDERSON service means fresh, sturdy Stock and prompt deUverie8 in BUFFALO, LOCKFORT. NIAGARA FALLS and WESTERN NEW YORK. Member Florists* Telegraph Delivery HIGH GRADE PLANTS For Retail Stores a Specialty ASK FOR LIST THOMAS ROLAND. Nahant. Mass. WORCESTER, MASS. Randall's Flower Shop RARRT I. RANDALL, Proprietor. Member Florists* Telegraph Delivery New York— Young & Nugent, 42 W, 28th. New Y'ork— A. T. Bunyard, 413 Madison Ave., at 4Sth St. New York— Dards, N. E. corner 44th St. and Madison Ave. M, Stumpp, 761 Fifth F, Galvin, Fifth Ave., New York— G. E. Ave. New Y'ork — Thos. at 46th St. New York— Kottmiller, 426 Madison Ave. and 49th St., also Vanderbilt Hotel. New York— Max Schling, 785 Fifth Ave. Providence, R. I.— Johnston Bros., 38 Dorrance St. Rochester, N. Y.— J. B. Keller Sons, 25 Clinton Ave. N. St. Louis, Mo.— Fred C. Weber, 4326-28 Olive St. St. Paul, Minn. — Holm & Olson, Inc. Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. — F. R. Pier- son Co. Toronto, Can.— J. H. Dunlop, 8-10 West Adelaide St. Washington, D. C— Gude Bros., 1214 F St. Washington, D. C— George H. Cooke, Connecticut Ave. and L St. Worcester. Mass. — Randall's Flower Shop, 22 Pearl St. Cincinnati— W. S. Bell, Oakland, Md. Boston — :\Iaurice Fuld, New York City. Rochester, X. Y..— R. E. Blackshaw, Ovre Gnatt Co., La Porte, .Ind.; L. J. Bryant, Newark. N. Y.; H. J. Ander- son. Cromwell, Conn. Ptiiladelphia — W. C. Lawrence. Au- gusta, Ga.: S. Rosnosky, Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago, 111.; Elmer J. Weaver, Ronks, Pa. Darien, Conn. — Conrad Wegner, a florist, lost his suit against the Town of Darien to recover damages for al- leged damage to his greenhouse prop- erty. Wegner alleged that by reason of a drainage system installed by the town his property was flooded and his flowers destroyed. The court found the town installed the drainage sys- tem properly. H. F. A. LANGE WORCESTER, MASS. Deliveries to all points In New England, 126,000 Square Feet of Glass. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Asaociatlon. YALE! YALE! And All New Haven Neighborhood FLOWER AND PLANT DELIVERIES Everything First-CIass J. N. CHAMPION & CO. 1026 Chapel St , New Haven, Conn. ST. LOUIS, MO. FRED C. WEBER 4326-28 Olive St. Ktmitr FlcrUts Tcligraph Delivery Aitociatitt, NO TICE mm A LS. We have one etore only THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, CLET1ELAM6 Euclid Avonuo The Far- Famed Flowers of TORONTO Delivered on mail or telegraph order for any occasion, in any part of the Dominion. JOHN H. DUNLOP »-lO West Adelaide St. - TORONTO, ONT ALB.ANT, N. T. Flowers or Design Work DELIVERED IN .ALB.\NY .\ND VICINITY ON TELEGRAPHIC ORDER 106 STATE STREET, ALBANY, N. Y. "THE HOME OF FLOWERS" Tlie 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. ^■^ Park Floral Co. B. E. GILLIS, President. E. P. NEIMAN, Secretary. Member Florists* Telegrapli Delivery DENVER. COLORADO Quality and Reliability WARBURTON FALL RIVER, M.\SS. Deliveries of Flowers and Plants Id fall BIVBR and contlsnoas territory. 173 HOKTICULTUKE August 17, 1918 FIELD GROWN CARNATION PLANTS C. W. Ward, White Enchantress. Light Pink and R Pink Enchantress, Enchantress Supreme, Alice, Matchless. White Perfection, Beacon, Alma Ward. Send for complete list and prices. Satisfaction guaranteed. THE LEO NIESSEN GO. 1201 Race Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. TRY Horticulture's Advertisers FIR5T Before Looking Elsewhere Tell Them You Did So And They'll Reciprocate EDWARD REID WHOLESALE FLORIST 1619 - 21 Rustead St., Philadelphia, Pa. CHOICE BEAUTIES, ORCHIDS, VALLEY, ROSES and all Seasonable Varieties of Cut Flowers CHARLES E.MEEHAN Wholesale Cut Flowers Plants, Greens, etc. 5 So. Mole St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. GEORGE B. HART WHOLESALE FLORIST 24 Stone St., Rochester, N. Y. E. G.HILL CO. Wholesale Florists RI^IHIVI^ND, IND. PlMMa meatioB Horttonltare when writlns. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, Inc. WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS ConalgrHments Selloltod Hardy Fancy Fern Our Specialty 264 RANDOLPH ST., DETROIT, MICH. The House for Quality and Service ZECH & MANN I^^We are Wholesale Florists Doing a Strictly Wholesale Business 30 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. IF You Want Anything from Boston Get From Henry M. Robinson & Co. For Safety Place Your Orders With Vs MEIMRY IVI. ROBIIMSOIM & 2 MTinthrop Square and 32 Otis Street, BOSTON. MASS It WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS — "^"'"'^^-/o'V^Xlers omy BOSTON Aug, 15 Roses Aid Beauty, Special.- la.oo " *• Fancy and Extra \ 8.00 '* " No. I and culls I a ■«> Russell Hadley 3.00 Eultr, Mock I Arentwrg, Hoosier Beauty I •iSO Ward, Hillingdon ; 1.50 Killarney, K.ey, Taft { i.oo Ophelia. Sunburst ... j 3.00 Carnations , Cattleyas | to Lilies, Longiflorum ' 400 to Lilies, Speciosum 3-00 to Uly of the VaUey , 8.00 to Snapdragon '0 Gladioli -SO «> Asters -SO *© Dahlias ' *o Calendula •"• to Sweet Peas j to Gardenias I to Adiantum | .73 Smilax I AtparasaaPlumonu. ASpren. (100 Bchs.) 3SV. 28th St. PHILADELPHIA BALTIMORE 1 608- 1 620 Ludlow St. Franklin & St. Paul Sts. WASHINGTON, 1 2 1 6 H. St., N. W. WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS - ^•^^^'^^to'dOxrs only Roies Am , Beauty , Special " " Fancy and Extra " " No. I and culls Russel! Hadley Euler, Mock Arenberg, Hoosier Beauty Ward, Hillingdoo Killamey, Key, Taft Ophelia, Sunburst Camatioiu Cattleyaft Lilies, Longiflorum Lilies, Speciosum Lily of the Valley Snapdragon Gladioli Asters Dahlias Calendula Sweet Peeis Gardenias •] Adiantum Smilax Asparagus Plu.&Spren. (looBhs.) CINCINNATI Aug. 12 CHICAGO Aug. 12 BUFFALO Aug. 13 PITTSBURG Aug. 12 25.00 15.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 3.00 4. GO 60.00 10.00 to to . . to 3.00 to 1 .00 to 9 GO to to .25 to 15.00 25.00 35.00 20.00 I 10.00 I 12.00 ! 12. 00 12.00 8.00 6,00 6.00 8, CO 2.00 75.00 12.50 6.00 6.00 3.0J 3.00 .35 1. 00 20.00 35.00 30.00 2C.OO 8.00 to to 3.00 3.00 2.00 2.00 1,00 50.00 lO.OC 50.00 40.00 30.00 to .00 10. OG 2.0: 3.00 3.00 3.CO I COO 3.00 10.00 2.00 8.00 2.00 10.00 2.00 3.00 75.00 15.00 4.00 to 6.00 2. 00 ■50 2.00 .40 25.00 to 6.00 4.00 3.00 1 .00 1,50 50.00 4c .00 to 8.00 to 3.00 to 6.00 to 3.00 • so .25 to to .50 15 oo 35.00 30,00 20.00 6.0c 6.00 6.CO 6. CO 8.00 3.00 4.00 6.00 2.0c 50.00 10.00 5.00 8.00 5.00 2.00 1.23 20.00 50.00 13.00 10.00 2.00 4.00 4.00 2.00 4.00 4.00 2.00 i.o: • 73 10. OD 40.00 to 20.OC to IZ.OO to 8.00 to lO.OC . to to to 10 to to 10.00 B.oo 10.00 10.00 2.0c 75.00 12.00 to to 4.00 •(.CO 1.23 20,00 60.00 plentiful and they come in very handy for many purposes. Business has been PITTSBURGH slow for the whole- salers, who report both the stock and the demand poor. There are too many roses, including American Beauties. Asters are com- ing in in large quantities but of poor quality. Gladioli have been the best sellers and the stock has so far been very good. Rather more ROCHESTER, N. Y. activity has been noticed during the past week. Out-door stock had become somewhat scorched and less salable and a good downpour last Thursday came only just in time to save the gladiolus crop. They are much in demand now and sell well. The supply of roses is fairly large, but the quality quite poor. Asters are in large supply. The poorer sweet peas are plentiful. The quality of carna- tions is very poor.. Market conditions have ST. LOUIS been influenced greatly by the extreme hot weather Roses are becoming plenti- ful and carnations are arriving more freely v.ith large consignments of gladiolus. Some fine fancy asters are seen. 174 II 0 E T I C U L T U E E August 17, 1918 H. E. FROMENT Wholesale Commission Florist Choice Cut Flowers New Address, 143 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephones: 2200, 2201, Madison Square. (— WM. P. FORD — Wholesale Florist 107 W. 28tli Street, NEW YORK Telephone 5.33.'i. Farragut. Call and inspect the Best Establisment in the Wholesale Flower District. JOHN YOUNG & CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 53 WEST 28th STREET NEW YORK CITY Consigntnents Solicited Phone Farragut 4336 WALTER F. SHERIDAN Wholesale Commission Dealer in CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 13S West 38tli Street, Mew York Telephone— S632-35S3 Madison Square RIEDEL & MEYER, Inc. Wholesale Commission READY FOR BUSINESS 49 WEST 28th ST. NEW YORK. GEO. C. SIEBRECHT WHOLESALE FLORIST io» \A^K^-r atatK s-r CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED PHONE («08jrABRAGCT NEW YORK THE KERVAN CO Fresh Cot Decorative Evergreens. Highest Standard of Quality. Largest Stock in America. Write for Illustrated Catalog of Greens and Florists' Supplies 119 W. 28th St., - - NEW YORK WILLIAM H. KUEBLER Brooklyn'* Foramott and Beit WHOLESALE COMMISSION HOUSE « Fint Clu* Market (er all CUT FLOWERS m WillouKhby SL. BrMklya. N. T. M. C. FORD aai West 28th St., NEW YORK Fi n. \m\ mmm A Full liine of ALL CUT FLOWERS. Telephone 3870 Farragut. . WHOLFSALt ^ \ fL0RI5T5 I*. J. S:^!^^!! WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORIST !5^^^/g^S7^s" TELEPHONE | 2ol9 A full line of Choice Cut Flower Stock for all parposes. FARBAQDT 131 Wcst 28th St., NEW YORK CITY ALBANY GUT FLOWER EXCHANGE l"„Xi/;;^r'^- 611 Broadway, ALBANY, N. Y. SAVE TIME AND MONEY BY 8ENDENO YOCB OBDEBS TO CS Prices Right. Consignments Solicited. Telephone Connection HENRY M. ROBINSON CO. OF NEW YORK XA^MOI SS-S7 ^A^es-t aS'th Street. Telephones, 13 — 8510 Madison Square Consignments Solicited MAURICE L. GLASS, Treasurer NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only ROSES AND CARNATIONS American Beauty, Special ** " Fancy and Extra ** ** No. I and culls. Russell. Hadley Euler, Mock Arenberg, Hoosier Beauty Ward. HUlingdon Killamey. Key, Taft Ophelia. Sonbunt Camatiom list Part of Wiik nnt Ptrt If Will tndiiig Aug 10 kiEinDint Aug. 12 1918 1918 e.oo to 20.00 S.oo to 20.00 3.00 W 3.00 3.00 to 8.00 .50 to 3.00 ■50 to 3.00 .50 10 8.00 •50 ts 8.00 ■io to 6.00 ■SO t* 6.00 .50 to 6.00 ■ 50 to 8.00 .25 to 3.00 ■25 to 4.00 ■ 35 to 3.00 ■ 25 to 3.00 .25 to 12.00 ■ 25 to 12. oe .33 to 6.00 ■35 to 6.00 .50 to I. GO .50 to 1. 00 WE WANT MORE SHIPPERS We have a nnmerons clientage of New York City buyers and the damasd ex- eeede our sopplr. ThU U eapeelally tme of Boses. We have every facility and abundant means and best returns are assured for stock consigned to us. Address Your Shipments to UNITED CUT FLOWER 1 1 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK CO. Inc. D. J. Pappas, Pret. RCED (Sl KELLER 128 West 25tli St., New York Florists' Supplies We mannfactore all onr IlittI DisiiBS, Baskets, Win Wirk KNoviltiis and are dealers in Decorative GlasBware, Growers and Florists' B«oaisltes H. BAYERSDORFER & CO. Manufacturers and Importers 1129 Arch St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. THE LEADING FLORISTS' SUPPLY HOUSE OF AMERICA A Card This Size Costs only 90c. per Week on Yearly Order It would keep your name and your specialty before tbe whole trade. A half -inch card costs only 45o. per week on yearly order. Wirsd Toothpicks Manufactured by W.J. COWEE, Berlin, N.Y. 10,000. . .$3.00 50,000. . .$8.75 Sample free. For sale by dealers. When writingto Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture August 17. 191S HOETI CULTURE 175 If it's in the market we have it! WHO ! WHO ! WHO ! TFie Chicago Flower Growers' Ass'n Prove it by sending your next order to us 182 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO PROFITABLE PRICES FOR THE GROWER. By P.iul Klingsporu, Secretary of tlie Cbic.Tgo Flower Growers' Association. This is a subject which needs no introduction as it has been discussed more or less thoroughly since the in- cipiency of the florist business. How- ever, up to the present time, it has not turned out to be a 100 per cent proposition from the grower's view- point. The following suggestions are sub- mitted for general consideration. First: — The Production of a Good Average Quautt of Flowers. We all know that some growers produce much finer quality than oth- ers, and consequently should receive better returns for the stock sent to the market. Poor stock is unprofitable at all times for the grower and the middle man who handles the goods to sell to the retail trade. Second: — Get the Proper Market Valie for the Stock. This would be easy of accomplish- ment if the wholesaler and salesman were more thoroughly posted on the original cost of the stock, the grow- er's overhead expense, and the pre- vailing market conditions. Such knowledge is essential to in- sure the grower a fair profit on his investment and labor. The average retail buyer aims to secure his stock as cheaply as possi- ble, after accomplishing his purpose by setting his own price, and in a good many instances overruling that of the salesman. A more general knowledge among salesmen of the growers problem, would lead to better judgment in sell- ing,— in compromising, — and in hold- ing the price in accordance with mar- ket conditions. It is well for the retailer to stop and consider that unless the grower realizes a profitable return for his flowers he may discontinue growing J. K. Al-L IM "A LEADER IS THE WHOLESALE COMMISSION TRADE FOR OVER TBIRTT TEARS" Have a demand for more than I can supply. Rose Growers Call or Write^ TELEPHONES FurmBUt 167 and 3058 118 West 28th St. NE\A/ YORK NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealen Only MISCELLANEOUS CattlflTW Liliei, Longiflonim* • ' Lilies, Speciosum Lily of th« VaUey Snapdrason Gladioli Asters Dahlias Calendula Sweet Peas Grdenias Adiantam Smilax ■ Asparagiu PlomoMis. & Sprrai ( loo bunches) ■ last Part if Wiik anding Aug. 10 1916 First Part If Week begiDDJDg Aug. It 191B 35.00 10 75.00 3.00 to 6.00 2.00 to 4.00 2.00 to to 6.00 .50 to 2.00 .10 to 2.00 •50 to to to 1. 00 .10 to to •25 6.00 to 6.00 10,00 to 15.00 25-00 to 75.00 3.0c to 6. CO 2.00 to 3.C& 2.00 to to 6.00 ■50 to 2.00 .10 to 2. CO ■50 to to to 2.00 .10 to to ■n- 6.00 8.00 6.00 13. OO' them, and perhaps turn his attentions to the production of vegetables. Such has been the case in many instances with the past year, and furtherance of the same would not be conducive to the trade in general. What will the retailers do If this should occur? Is it not well to weigh this prob- lem carefully, and stop the tendency to hammer down prices to the point while the retailer realizes an abnor- mal profit, and the producer suffers a loss? Never overlook the fact that one needs the other, and that neither should have all the profit — It should be fairly divided. n Cut Flowers for All Seasons Ample Supplies of all staples in Cut Flowers ROSES ASTERS LILIES GLADIOLI VALLEY DAHLIAS EVERYTHING IN SEASONABLE GREENS LO.NG EXPERIENCE CAREFUL. CONSCIENTIOUS SERVICE 1225 Race Street BERGER BROS. Philadelphia, Pa. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 176 HORTICULTURE August 17, 191S BOSTON. Gladiolus lovers were given quite a treat this week at Thomas F. Galvin's, Park street store, where ^ Maurice Fuld o£ New York held an exhibition of blooms that reflected great credit on both exhibitor and grower. A wind, hail and rainstorm of tor- nado proportions swept over an area approximating five miles in width, and extending from the vicinity of Lexing- ton. Billerica and Lowell, in a south- easterly direction as far as Weymouth, early last Wednesday evening. Hun- dreds of thousands of dollars' worth of property damage was done in Lex- ington, Arlington, Somerville, Cam- bridge, a section of Boston proper. South Boston, and in Weymouth and other South Shore towns, before the storm spent itself at sea. The visita- tion was very brief, the disturbance varying from seven or eight minutes in Boston to a half hour in the sections north and northeast of the city. But while it lasted it was a terrifying spec- tacle, and gardens, shade and fniit trees and even giant landmarks were uprooted or leveled in a twinkling Large trees on the Common and Pub- lic Garden were laid low, and in other streets of the Back Bay similar dam- age was done. War gardens, repre- senting priceless hours of labor and pride, were ruined by the gale that laid low standing crops and the pierc- ing hailstones that rent tender vines to shreds. Monster truck farms in the market garden districts of Lexington, Reading. Arlington and adjoining suburbs were practically destroyed. Great hothouses were broken and laid waste, in some instances the havoc em- bracing aci'es upon acres. PITTSBURGH. While business is dull the florists and gardeners are festive. Last Wed- nesday about 150 florists and their families held a basket picnic at Wal- nut Beach, Sewickley. There were games, dancing, swimming and vari- ous other athletic sports for which prizes of thrift stamps, etc., were given. The affair was given under the auspices of the Florists' and Garden- ers' Retail Association of Western Penna., and was managed by Messrs. D. Wessenauer. E. J. McCalluni and G. W. Marshall. Fame of Mrs. E. A. Williams' patriotic War Savings Stamps window has traveled to Washington. H. C. Sheaff, secretary for Mrs. Williams, conceived the idea. Mrs. Williams was commissioned by Secretary Mc- Adoo and last month the individual sales amounted to over $2. .500. Mr. Sheaff has been enjoying a vacation in the mountains. Charles Ulmer, who has been in one of the training camps, leaves soon for France. CHICAQO. John Enders, foreman of the ship- ping department of Poehlmann Bros. Co., as well as each member of his family, received a letter from his son Clarence, who is making . good in Prance. Though only 19, Clarence en- listed as soon as our gountry declared war, and has won the confidence of his superior oflicers till he has been assigned the important position of se- lecting and purchasing horses for the army. P. J. Foley, president of the Foley Greenhouse Manufact\iring Co., calls attention to a report that R. C. Kerr Co., of Houston, Texas, is contemplat- ing the building of a range of 14 houses. They did so contemplate a year ago; not only that, but they built them, the Foley Greenhouse Manufacturing Co. furnishing the ma- terial, and nov.' those same houses are producing roses for the R. C. Kerr Co.'s many customers. When the war is over they will build more. Miss Margaret, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Foley was grad- uated from the Chicago Normal School last week, and has taken a posi- tion as cadet in the Pope school for the coming year. James Foley expects to enter the service next week, unless debarred by defective eyesight. Phil., Jr.. has been at the Great Lakes Naval Training Station for several weeks taking a course in naval aviation. Poehlmann Bros are among the larg- est exhibitors for the convention and all the new things will be shown by them. Nothing new gets by Tim Waters, who will have charge of the exhibit and who is manager of the Poehlmann Supply Dept. August Poehlmann has about recov- ered from a recent attack of diphthe- ria. Mrs. Poehlmann has not made such rapid progress and is still con- fined to the house. Her many friends hope for her speedy recovery. Some one missed the mark by ten degrees last week when Chicago notes reported the highest August record ever made by the government ther- mometer in Chicago. It should have read 102 degrees instead of 92 de- grees. This week is not going to be far behind and those going to the con- vention are praying for one of those "sudden drops" the middle west is noted for. ROCHESTER, N. Y. A. W. Elder, formerly with the Lord & Burnham Co., is teaching military drills to colored students of the Wil- berforce Normal and Industrial Col- lege at Wilberforce, Ohio. J. W. Langenback, florist, of Albion, has just received a commission of 1st Lieut, and is assigned to the 14th Battalion at New Orleans, La. Mr. Langenback has been seven years in the military service. PHILADELPHIA. If you want to see the great ship- building plant at Hog Island you have to apply in person for a permit to the shipping board at 16th and Walnut streets. Mr. B. H. Blood is the agent in charge. Sunday is the only day they will issue for. No weekday per- mits. The Michell Nurseries at Andalusia are particularly interesting just now not only on account of the cannas and other seasonable trials being in full bloom and educative in value but that the country round that section is particularly beautiful at this season. There is something interesting every foot of the way for miles and miles. Right on the banks of the Delaware on the Philadelphia side. Many of our old time visitors know only the Jersey side of the Delaware. Have a look at the other. Wonderful old trees and fine old residences that were famous over a hundred years ago. Jack Berger is now the sole part- ner in the Berger Bros, commission business — his brother having taken hold of the Germantown end of the family business. But there is no change in the push and activity for which this old established commis- sion house is noted. ST. LOUIS. The wholesalers are giving their stores a thorough cleaning and paint- ing to prepare for the S. A. F. visitors. The retailers also have cleaned up and were visited last week by John Young, secretary of S. A. F. Vincent Gorly and wife have just returned from their northern trip in time for the Convention. CINCINNATI. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Peterson, C. E. Critchell and E. G. Gillett comprise the list of Cincinnatians who, thus far, plan to attend the convention in St. Louis. Mr. and Mrs. Mayhall are spending tlie early part of this week in Dayton. A FALSE REPORT. Our previous report referring to Captain Alfred Rolker being "gassed" has later proved to be fortunately incorrect, and we hope that he is still in good fighting trim and giving his German opponents a real hot time. The captain has many friends in New England, being an Amherst graduate, and the previous alarming news might in a roudabout way have reached and distressed some of them. These will be pleased now to learn that first re- ports have evidently been vastly ex- aggerated. I August 17, 191S HOETICULTURE 177 W^JkM 3Poiao» Save your plants and trees. Just tbe thing for greenhouse and outdoor use. Destroys Mealy Bug, Broiyn and White .Scale, Thrips. Red Spider, Black and Green Fly, Mites, Ants, etc.. without injury to plants and without odor. Used according to direction, our stand- ard 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 Pets' Excellent as a wash for dogs and other animals. Relieves mange. Dilute with water .30 to 50 parts. % Pint, SOc. ; Pint, SOc. ; Quart, 90c. • % Gallon. Sl.oO; Gallon, 52.50; 5 Gal- lon Can. 510.90; 10 Gallon Can, $20.00. Directions on package. LEMON OIL COMPANY ttfi. S. 420 W. LeiingtOB St, Baltjnort, Hi. Polverlxed or Shredded Cattle Manure Palverlied Sheep Manure The Florists* standard of uniform high quality for over ten years. Specify : WIZARD BRAND in your Supply House order, or write us direct for prices and freight rates. THE PULVERIZED MANURE CO. U DnloD 8to«k Tard, ObloBc* ^ IMP SOAP ^JPRAY Sure Insect Killer TPUE use of Imp Soap Spray on fruit * trees, garden truck, ornamental trees, shrubs, etc., will positively de- stroy all insect pests and larva deposits. Quite harmless to vegetation. Used In country's biggest orchards and estates. Very economical — one gal. Imp Soap Spray makes from 25 to 40 gals, effec- tive solution. Directions on can. Pt. 40c.: Qt. 60c.; Gal. $2.10; 5 Gals. $9.00.; 10 Gals. $17.25; Bbls., per gal., $1.70. F. O. B. Boston. Genuine can has Ivy Leaf trade mark. Your money back if Imp Soap Spray doesn't do as claimed. Order direct if your dealer can't supply. F. E. ATTEAUX & CO., Prop.. Eastern Chemical Co. BOSTON, MASS. When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE ROSE GROWERS BONE Good Bone like coal i.s senrce ami will be hard to get, .4 inch pots at $8.00 per 100; 3 inch pots at $15.00 per 100; 4 inch pots at $25.00 per 100. Cash with order. J. H. FIESSER, North Bergen, N. J. FLOWER POTS A. ROLKER & SONS, 51 Barclay St., New York City, Eastern Selling Agents for the Y'ork Pottery, Pa. Write for the revised prices of Pots, Pans and Fern Dishes. GLASS Greenhouse glass, lowest prices. JOHN- STON GLASS CO., Hartford City, Ind. GOLD FISH Gold fish, aquarium plants, snails, cas- tles, globes, aquarium, fish goods, nets, etc., wholesale. FRANKLIN BARRETT, Breeder, 4815 D St., Olney, Philadelphia, Pa. Large breeding pairs for sale. Send for price list. MYOSOTIS MYOSOTIS — The earliest and finest winter blooming Forget-Me- Not. Grow along the edges of carnation benches. 2^ in. plants, $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. FRED H. LEMON & CO., Richmond, Ind. NURSERY STOCK American Grown or Imported. Let us ap- praise vour wants. A. ROLKER & SONS, 51 Barclay St., New York City. ORCHIDS ' HASSALL & CO., Orchid Growers and Raisers, Southgate, London, England. Catt- leyas and Laelio-Cattleyas our specialty. One trial order solicited. PEONIES Peonies. The world's greatest collection, 1200 sorts. Send for list. C. BETSCHER. Canal Dover, O. Peonies can be shipped from France with celeritv and security via Bordeaux- New York. DESSERT, Peony Specialist. Chenonceaux, France. Please refer to Sixteenth General Catalogue. PRI.'MCLAS PRIMULA MALACOIDES ROSEA— Fine plants from 214 in. pots, August and Sep- tember, $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. FRED H. LEMON & CO., Richmond, Ind. ROSES ROSES, CANNAS AND SHRUBS. THE CONARD & JONES COMPANY, WEST GROVE, PA. SPHAGNUM MOSS Live Sphagnum moss, orchid peat and orchid baskets always on hand. LAGER & HURRELL, Summit, N. J. VEGETABLE PLANTS CELERY PLANTS— Golden Self Blanch- ing (French Strain), Giant Pascal, also the grand new Easy Blanching, which is easy to grow, fine plants, ready for the field. $2.00 per 1000. Cash. BRILL CELERY GARDENS, Kalamazoo, Mich. VINES Flowering and Foliage Vines, choice collection. Large Specimen, Pot and Tub grown for immediate effect ; also Climbing Roses. J. H. TROY, Mount Hissarlik Nur- sery, New Rochelle, N. Y. WIRE WORK WILLIAM E. HEILSCHER'S WIRE WORKS, 264 Randolph St., Detroit, Mich. HELP WANTED WANTED by September 1st. Foreman in small commercial place. Principal duty will be to grow first-class stock for our own retail trade. Good wages, nice house on place, liberal working conditions. A competent man of good character will be :ippreciated. F. E. PALMER. INC.. Brook- SITUATIONS WANTED EXPERT MUSHROOM GROWER seeks position with firm in Eastern States, New' England preferred. Can also handle cu- cumbers, tomatoes and other vegetables under glass. Appiv C. 100, care HORTI- CULTURE, Boston. Horticultural Books For Sale by HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. Chrysanthemam Manual. Elmer D Smith tO.SO The Chrysanthemam. Herring- ton SO Commerolal Carnation Caltare. Dick 1.80 Commercial Rose Cultore. Holmes 1.80 Violet Culture. Galloway l.iO Greenhouse Construction. Taft.. 1.80 Sweet Peas up to Dat«. Kerr... 1.80 Plant Propagation, Greenhoofle and Nursery Practice. Kalns.. 1.80 Plant Praning. Kalns 1.80 Book of Garden Plans. Hamblln. Z.OO Landscape Design. Hubbard.... 6.00 The Art of Outdoor Rose Grow- ing. Thomas 6.00 The Home Vegetable Garden. Kruhm I.OO Vegetable Gardening. R. L. Watts 1.78 Parsons on The Rose 1.00 Principles of Florlonltnre. B. A. White 1.78 Foundations of American Grape Culture. Munson t.OO Plant Materials of Decorative Gardening. Trelease 1.00 Aristocrats of the Garden. Wil- son 6.00 Bailey's Cyclopedia of Hortlcol- tnre, 6 volumes M.OO August 17. 191S HORTICULTURE 179 CYPRESS GREENHOUSE STOCK PECKY CYPRCSS STOCK HOT BED SASH Aak for Circular D and Prices THE A. T. STEARNS LUMBER COMPANY NEPONSET, BOSTON DREER'S "Riverton Special" Plant Tubs No. Drnm. Ea. Doz. 100 10 20 in. $3.25 137.50 $287.50 •" 18 in. 2.75 30.00 237.50 30 16 in. 2.25 26.00 195.00 |40 14 In. 1.90 22.00 168.75 |.)0 12 in. 1.50 15.00 110.00 |60 10 in. .95 10.50 77.50 8 in. .75 8.25 62.50 Tne Kivertou Tub is sold exclusively by us, ami is the best ever introduced. The neatest, lightest, and cheapest. Painted green and bound with electric-welded hoops. The four largest sizes are ef|nipped with drop handles. HENRY A. DREER, seeds. Pbnts, Buibs and Supplies, 714.716 ctiestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. ■Iflf ■■ Greenhouse Material ;Far N«w BaiMing or Repairs Kidges, Roof Bars. Gutters. .Slll.s. etc.. Carried in Stock for Immediate Shipment. HOT BED SASH. GLASS. P.\INT. PITTY. ETC. PECKY CYPRE.SS BENCH LV.MBER. AVrite for Estimate. The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co. 3275 W. 31st .St.. ( HH'.\tiO. ILI>. Ireer's Peerlessi Glazing Pobits For Greenliouses Drive easy and true, becanse both bevels are on the same tide. Can't twist and break the glass io 'Iriving. Galvan- ized and will not rost. No rights or lefts The Peerless Glazine Point is patented. Nootfaers like^ it. Order from your deale^ or diiect fiom ns. 1000,75c. postpaid. ^ Samples free. EEKBY A. DBEEBj 714 Chestnut Stre«tA 9 Fhll^elpblft. GREENHOUSES-ALL KINDS Put Tour Grsenbouse Problems up to us **^T BE^ SA.StH MefromIitaT)Ma£erictlCS 1297-1325 Flushing Ato.. Brookljn, N. Y. NEW YORK. 1476 Broadway. BOSTON, lis State Street. SCBANTON, 307 Irving Avenne. The Florists Hail .\ssociation rate of in- surance from Nov. 1st. 1916 to Nov. 1st, 1917 will be twenty cents per hundred square feet of sing:Ie tliick g:lass and eigrht cents per hundred square feet of double thick ^lass. For particulars, address. JOHN G. ESLER. Sec.. Saddle River, N. J. OLASS GREENHOUSES 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. Johnson, Stewart and Varick Aves., Brooklyn, N. Y. ForGteenliiHise Glazing USE IT NOW P.O. PIERCE CO. 12 W. NO/UW«y NEW YORK Mastica is e!3.?^)V -and tenacious, admits of expansion and contraction. Putty becomes hard and brittle. Broken glass more easily removed without breaking of other glass as occurs with hard putty. Lasts longer than putty. Easy to apply. The Kroeschell Greenhouse Equipment Specialties HEATING and COOLING are two branches of engineering on which we specialize for the greenhouse trade. Over thirt.v years have been de- voted by us to the construction and designing of boilers and refrigerat- ing apparatus. During this period we have fur- nished and installed heating and cooling systems for the most success- ful greenhouse men in this country. TVBELESS BOILER Steam KROESCHELL Boilers are making the most wonderful greenhouse heat- ing record in the world. Florists who have used other makes are con- stantly giving the KROESCHELL the highest praise. 13,468.320 sq. ft. of glass was equipped with KROESCHELL Boil- ers during the past live years. WATER TIBE STE.\M BOILER No Tubes t« Clean » No Brick Work Re- quired When in need of refrigeration in- vestigate the Kroeschell System — its high efficiency and low cost of oper- ation place the Kroeschell System of Refrigeration in the foremost rank for greenhouse use. Our system of Refrigeration and • 'ooling is easily installed— perfect control of temperature and absolute safety insured — no ammonia used for this s.vstem. Send for Boiler or Ice Machine Cata- logues. State which is wanted. KROESCHELL BROS. CO. KROESCHELL BROS. ICE MACH. CO. 466 West Erie St.. CHIC.VGO, ILL, 180 HORTICULTURE August 17, 1918 Founded Seeds, every variety in season Bulbs and everything for 1 lOriStS Prices on Application J. M. THORBURN ^ CO. 53 Barclay Street and 54 Park Place NEW YORK f Vol. XXVIII No. 8 AUG. 24 HORTICULTURE J. Fred Ammann uf EilwarilsTille. 111., Prt'Sident-eiet t vf the Society of American Florists and Ornaiiieiital Horticulturists. Published Every Saturday at 147 Summer Street, Boston, Mass. Subscription $1.00 H 0 1! T I C U L T U R E August 24, 191S LAVENDER KING Greatly Rp(1iic..i1 BURPEE'S SWEET PEAS NEW WINTER FLOWERING SPENCERS Tlie coal prolilem is oue of great concern t" tlie com- meriial Horist, and there appears to be no alternative, ex- cept to produce sueli crops as can be grown witb the smallest amount of beat. Sweet Peas can be successfully grown under conditions tliat would not allow production of other popular tlowers. We recommend t4i our florist friends that tliey sow Sweet Peas under glass for a com- mercial winter crop. Sweet Peas are the logical paying crop tor the coming \vinter. Tliey may be grown with very little heat. •WH^TE 339.J — BIRFEE'S E.4RLY S.VNKEY. A magnilicent white. Black seedeil. y. oi., 73o.: oz., S1.33 : % lb., S3.7.-.; lb., S12.30. 3S9B — Bl Rl'EE'S E.\RLY SNOWSTORM. The best of the white-seeded, early -flowering Spencers yet introduced. The tlowers are of great size and substance, beautifully waved, and are borne in great profusion, y^ oz., $1.00; oz., $1.75: ' I lb., «i.O(l; lb., S'O.OO. E.AKLY ENCHANTRESS Creatlv Reduced CREAM 3381— BIRPEE'S EARLY CANARY BIRD. This is a splendid, rich, deep cream or primrose colored self. % oz., 75c. J M; oz., S1.25: oz., S'J.OO. J391 BCRPEE'S PRIMROSE BE.\ITY'. An attr.ictlve and pleasing shade of ileep primrose. Hushed with rose. % oz., 75c.: oz"., $1.25; M lb.. S4..W: lb., .■0: oz., $ .85; ", lb.. $2.30; lb., .ifS.OO. LAVENDER 3389 — FORDHOOK PINK. A distinct Shade of pink suf- fused with Inveinler throughout. Under artificial light it Is particularly ple.ising. y. oV.., $ ..-.0; oz., $ .85: Vi lb., $2.50; lb., $8.00. S391a— bVrpee's E.\RL\" PRINCESS. Color, a lovely shade of soft lavender suffused mauve. A color in great de- mand. The Hi'wers are most attractively fluted or waved. y. oz., $1.00; oz., $1.75; V4 lb., $6.00; lb., $20.00. 3.399 — BURPEE'S E.4RLY ZEPHYR. Briefly described as :i silvery- bine self. i/i oz., $ .75; >/. oz., $1.23: oz., $2.00; M lb., ,$6 00. 3392 — BURPEE'S E.\RLY LAVENDER KING. A Hrst-class lavender has been much wanted in this type, therefore we have great ple;isure in oft'ering the new Lavender King. This glorious new varietv is a rich, true, deep lavencler throughout. M- oz., $1.00; oz., $1.73; U lb., $6.00; lb., $20.00. MAUVE 3388 — BURPEE'S E.\RLY M.MVE BE.iUTY, Color a pleas ing alnide of rosv mauve. Charming under artificial light. Vt oz., $ .75; V-2 oz., $1.23; oz., $2.00 BICOLOR YARR.AW A. The color is a bright rose-pink with a creninv base. Floradale-Grown Seed exclusively. oz., $ .73: V4 lb.. $2.40; lb., $8.00 FORDHOOK PINK AND WHITE. This is the most popular color in carly-flo-wering Sweet Peas. Having a bright, rosv-pink standard witii creamy white wings, light- ly suffused rose, oz., $1.00; Vi lb.. $3.75; lb., $12.00. PICOTEE EDGED ,3384a BURPEE'S E.A.KLY EXQUISITE. The ground color is a soft shaile of primrose, the edge of the standard and \vings bei::g beautifully "picoteeil" with deep rose-pink. A strong, robust grower, the large flowers are freely borne on long stiff stems usually in threes and fours. V, oz., $ .75; V: oz., $1.23; oz., $2.00 3398 clear. 3387 »cl Gr^y/>f^ri E BLJRI=>I BOBBINK ft ATKINS NURSERYMEN, FLORISTS, PLANTE«S RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY We are subscribers to the Nurser.vmen'a Fund for Market Development, also "Say It With Flowers" Publicity Campaign. Let U» Quote You on CALLA ELLIOTTIANA IRIS, LILIUMS, PAEONIES, ETC. For Fall Delivery JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, Inc. Flowerfield, L. I,. N. Y. ■ BIC A pleased cuatomer is our best np^fkllFe Our asset* incrraie r'tWmtS with every fale. PH LOX Send for price list. GEORGE N. SMITH, Wellesley Hills, Mass, A.N. Pierson, Inc. CROMWELL, CONN. Beddiiig Plants and Roses NURSERY STOCK fruit and Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, Small Fruits, Clematis, Evergreens and Roses. List W. & T. SMITH COMPANY, Geuva, N. T. We are subscribers to the Nurserymen's Fund for Market Development HOLLAND NURSERIES REST HARDY RHODODENDRONS, AZAEEAS, CONIFERS, CLEMATIS, n. r. ROSES, SHRUBS AND HER- BACEOUS PLANTS. P. OUWERKERK, }1E lani Sttiet Wiihiwliiii HeltMs P. 0 Kg. I Hobttli, N. I. In writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture August 24. 1918 HORTICULTUEE 183 GERAIMIUIVIS Place your order now tor Immediate shipment as soon as the weather is in condition. I£ possible get them before the severe weather sets in. There is not much prospects for beter Express Conditions than we had last winter, and you are going to want Geraniums next spring. They can be carried over cool during the winter. 40 degress is all right. We have several hundred thousand ready to ship. Our collection is the most complete in the country, including Zonal, Ivy leaved and Scented, in good varieties. For immediate shipment on orders booked now : •2-in S2..50 per 100, $22.50 per 1000 3-in S.SO per 100, 30.00 per 1000 H.4RDY ENGIylSH IVY, COLECS, SWAIXSONA AND FUCHSIA 3-in $3.00 per 100 BRILLIANCY COLECS. These make fine Chirstmas plants. ■J-in S3.00 per 100 3-in W.OO per 100 Send for Catalog R. VINOCNT, JR., & SONS CO., Casli with Order WHITE MARSH. MAHriANO GROW THE New Improved Primula Malacoides THESE FOR BEST RESULTS WANT A COOL TEMPEB.*TURE AND PLENTY OF WATER THE ROHRER Strain is without a doubt the best and most popular Primrose on the market; a most beautlfal shade of Light Pink, Light Lavender and Snow White. Grows much heavier and larger than the older strains, with double the quantity of bhuims. One of the most popular, economical and profitable plants to grow this season. For August and September delivery, from 2yo-lnch pots: Pink and Lavender, S6.00 per 100, $55.00 per 1000; Pure White, $8.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000. Philadelphia Section Reserved, C. U. LIGGIT, Wholesale Plantsman Office : 325 Bulletin Building, PHILADELPHIA, PA. STAR BRAND ROSES "American Pillar" and nearly every other good hardy climber. SeDd for onr list. Thervv 100. Elegantissiina, (I in., 50c. eacll. Elegantissima, s in.. .11.00 eaih. Elesantissima and elegantissima Compacta, 10 in., $:i.00 to .$5.00 eacli. Elegantissima Compaota, Muscos,a and Smitbii, 3\n in., 25e. eacli. Muscoi-a and Smithii, 5 in., 50c. eacll. Smithii, 0 in., 75c. each. ^ El ri- yt ^ ^A^ r» , O IM Speciattsts in Specimen Stock for Landscape Work Hardy Rhododendrons. Azaleas. Boxwood*^ Hollies and a Complete Line of Coniferoilfl Evergreens. WRITE FOR PRICES GiMage GardeiDx Ncrteries, Inc. EUREKA CALIFORNIA HILL'S IVEII6REENS BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTUBIT Small, medium anil large sizes supplied Price list now ready THE D. HILL MtlRSERY CO. ETergreen Specialists. LargeBt Grower* in America BOX 415, DUNDEE, lUL. CHARLES H. TOHY CHRYSANTHEMUIViS IVI^^^ISOIM, IM. J. f~e:rim 3 Bench grown stocli ready for sis and eight inch pots — price 35c. and 50c. — varieties BOSTONS, BOOSEVELTS, WHITMANIl • and TEDDY, .JR, H. H. BARROWS, Whitman, Mass. When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE August 24, 1918 HORTICULTURE There is probably uo other garden crop to which attaches so mueli uncertainty f.s the culture of the mush- room. • Some years ago the writer had an opportunity of seeing mushrooms grown oji an extensive scale. First attempts met with only partial success or were otherwise entire failures despite the fact that every conceivable detail of culture had apparently been given due observ- ance. Fresh horse dropjiings were collected each morn- ing until a quantity sufficient for the making of a bed was jjrocured and this over a period of not more than four or five days. The manure was protected from rains, turned every morning for a week or two and beds of variable depth and shape eventually made but all to no avail. After numerous failures and as a last resort, in almost hopeless desperation this would-be mushroom grower decided to take a '"big chance." Horse droppings and short litter were shaken frcm the ordinary manure pile and placed under an open shed in a layer about two feet deep. The heap was turned every morning for about a week while heating violently, then less fre- quently until the heating sulisided and the beds were made up. A flat bed 18 feet long, 4 feet wide and about 15 in. deep was first made and tlie few wheelbarrow loads of manure left over were piled in a conical heap in the middle of the floor and this, too, was spawned. In due time both beds yielded excellent crops over a period of three months, and all subsequent efforts conducted on similar lines produced tlie same first-rate results and a continuous supply was maintained the year round. Our opinion is that while fresh horse droppings are desirable to a certain extent beds made exclusively of fresh manure have a tendency to burn and dr\ out and are altogether less easy to manipulate successfully than beds which con- tain a mixture of either short litter or otherwise a pro- portion of old manure. The admixture of old manure controls and sustains the heating process and beds thus made are lastingly productive. The present is a suitable time to prepare beds for early winter supplies. Shake out enough manure for at least one bed rather than dabble with a few wheel- l)arrow loads at a time, ^lien danger of excessive heat- ing is past make up the beds. Flat beds about 1 ft. deep are customary but l.)eds of almost any shape may be built with equal success provided they are well made. Place the manure in layers and tread or pound with a brick each layer. When the temperature of bed (which will rise during the first week after making) declines to 85 degrees, spawning may be done. Some growers prefer a temperature of 90 degrees for spawning but in ease of a reaction in temperature after spawning the vitality of the mycelium sutlers. If the spawTi is very hard and dry when wanted for use it should be soaked in warm water for a short time. Break the cakes into pieces not larger than a hen's egg nor smaller than a walnut and insert them 2 or 3 inches deep and at inter- vals of from G to 9 inches over the surface of the bed, being careful, of course, to firmly replace the manure removed in making the holes. In about ten days from the time of spawning cover the bed with sifted soil to the depth of 2 inches. Ordinary potting soil is ideal for this purpose and sliould be sufficiently moist to pack firmly under pressure; pack it with the back of a spade or shovel, leaving the surface smooth and even. Over this a covering of straw, stable litter or other light ma- terial should be placed at all t'mes of the year. Always try to maintain an atmospheris temperature of 55 to 60 degrees and evenly moist. A dry atmosphere is inimi- cal to success and for this reason underground cellars in which an even temperature and moist air are readily maintained are far the best for mushroom culture, al- though we are aware that splendid results are obtainable without this facility. \Mien gathering mushrooms give them a slight twist; never cut them from the bed but trim them with a knife after gathering; Never allow the beds to get dry and when water must be applied use a fine sprinkler and tepid water. On the other hand guard against over watering. PitUfield, Mass. MY LAST VISION OF BEAUTY It is a terrible thing to be suddenly stricken blind. My sight gradually faded and then went out altogether. But the last thing on which my vision rested was the most beautiful Peony I ever saw. It was Richard Carvel. In color it was glowing, radiant red, which has made a lasting impression on me. I do not know that my eyes ever rested on a more beautiful flower. It was very remarkaijle in many respects. Last spring all through the west and northwest there was a failure of blooms. I had eight of these and they blossomed glori- ously. They were planted late in the fall but not one of them failed. Ons plant I cut in two and each little root had a fine flower. They were exceed- ingly fragrant. They were also the earliest I ever knew, coming into bloom the 18th of Hay. The rest of them bloomed about the 21st. These were introduced by Mr. Brand. Whether he has any for sale now I do not know. I am sure however that the stock is very limited. C. S. Harrison. PERSONAL A. Dessert, the world-famed peony grower, Chenonceaux, France, has lost two sons in the war. News has been received that Joseph J. Lane, formerly with the Garden Magazine, has arrived safely overseas. We regret to learn from Arthur C. Ruzicka, HoKTicuLTrRE's well-known writer on Roses Under Glass, of the death of his little son on August 12, after an illness of about ten days. THE RUBBISH PIT Editor of HoETXcuLT^'EE: I am very glad to read in your issue for July 20 the timely editorial en- titled "Value of the rubbish pit." The good advice it contains should be carefully followed by all, amateur and professional gardener alike, who have an opportunity of collecting and stor- ing fallen leaves. While oak leaves have the highest nitrogenous value the leaves of all our native deciduous trees make excellent leaf mould after being stored and rotted for one sea- son and every means should be taken from now on to harvest and store a good supply. Arthctj E. Th.\tcheb. Mount Desert, Maine. 186 HORTICULTUEE August 24, 1918 horticulture: VOL. XXVIII AUGUST 24, 1918 NO. 8 PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 1^7 Summer Street, Boston, Mass. WM. J. STEWART, Editor and Manager Telephone, Beach 292 ADVERTISING RATES: Per inch, 30 Inches to page ^.25 Discount on Contracts for consecatiTe insertions, as follows: One month (4 times), 5 per cent.; three months (13 times), 10 per cent.; six months (26 times), 20 per cent.; one year (62 times), 30 per cent. Page and half pagre space, not consecntlve, rates on application. SUBSCRIPTION BATES: One Tear, in advance, $1.00; To Foreign Countries, $2.00; To Canada, $1.60. Entered as second-class matter December 8, 1904, at the Post OtEice at Boston, Mass., under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. CONTENTS Page COVER ILLUSTRATION— J. Fred Ammann, President- elect Society of American Florists MUSHROOMS— Jo?i» Johnson 185 SOCIETY OP AMERICAN FLORISTS— Thirty-Fourth Annual Meeting at St. Louis — President's Address — Secretary's Report — Treasurer's Report — Report of Washington Representati\e — Committee on Tariff and Legislation — Wednesday's Sessions — Report of Publicity Committee — Election of Officers — Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association — Florists' Hail Asso- ciation 187-198 OBITUARY— Mrs. Anna Millang— Frank A. Coyle— Mrs. George Wittbold 198 SEED TRADE — American Tomato Seed Desired in Mazatlan — Redtop Seed Situation — New England Crop Report — Onion Sets — Pea and Bean Crop — Notes 200 OF INTEREST TO RETAIL FLORISTS: Flowers by Telegraph — New Flower Stores 202-203 FLOWER MARKET REPORTS: Boston, Chicago. Cincinnati, Cleveland, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh 205 Rochester, St. Louis 207 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES— Lancaster County Florists' Association — Nassau County Horticultural Society.. 207 American Gladiolus Society — American Dahlia So- _ ciety 209-210 LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS: Philadelphia, Boston, Rochester, Lancaster, Pa., Cleveland, Pittsburgh, St. Louis 208 MISCELLANEOUS: My Last Vision of Beauty— (7. S. Harrison 185 Personal 185 The Rubbish Pit— Arthur E. Thatcher 185 Missouri Botanical Garden — Illustrations 189-191 Publications Received 198 Patents Granted — Catalogue Received 200 Business Troubles 203 New Corporations — News Notes 208 Greenhouses Building or Contemplated 208 There is still much uncertainty about Holland bulbs the arrival of Dutch bulbs. The original plan was that the Holland government would sanction the sailing of one or two steamers to carry bulbs from Rotterdam to New York. This plan the government now appears to be reluctant to carry out, although tlie impbrt licenses for bulbs were issued, we understand, by our War Board, largely in view of this plan. The Holland bulb-growers are now most anxious to have their patrons in this country consent to shipment via London. This the buyers here hesitate to do, believing that London is at present a very congested port and that the danger of delay there is too great a risk to assume, which risk would fall wholly upon the Ijuyer here. It will probably require much persuasion to make the Netherlands government carry out the first plan and such persuasion must be immediate or it will be too late. The loug-taiked-of Convention i:^ on The convention ;ind, by the time HoRTicut.ruRE has reached its readers, will have passed into history. The condensed story of the pro- ceedings up to '( Imrsday noon will be found in our jeading columi..-. The present is the third time the S. A. F. has convened in St. Louis. Both of the pre- ceding conventions held in the busy city across the Mississippi were conspicuously successful and lo'.ig to be remembered by those who were so fortunate as to participate. We feel some S3'mpathy for St. Louis over the unfortunate conditions attendant upon their prep- arations for the .National Flower Show and attendant Convention, as well as many things, including high railroad rates, which have seriously reduced the at- tendance from the eastern part of the countiy. But when the full story of the Convention of 1918 is told, it is quite possible that this may prove to have been the most significant and widely influential event in the Society's history u;t to the pre.sent time. Among vegetables the mushroom Why not is one ol the highest in food more mushrooms value. It is also one of the most delicious. With a sufficient sup- ply of properly cooked fresh mushrooms on the table high priced meai^ might well be dispensed with — in fact many of us would prefer the mushrooms. It is true that as a rule mushrooms cost more than steaks or chops, but this should not be so, certainly not iii all cases, since the raising of them is neither expensive nor difficult. The agricultural colleges would do the people a priceless service if they would teach and pop- ularize the raising of this succulent vegetable. The common people in several countries produce their own supply of mushrcoms and regai'd it as no more difficult than does the hon.sewife the raising with yeasr the dough she bakes into bread. The two processes are really identical, differing only in materials and time. There are really few people in the rural parts of the country who couid not with comparatively httle trouble and expense arrange to raise for their own use at least a plentiful supply of this luscious and highly nutritious vegetaMc. Demonstrations in mushroom grooving throughoiu the country would lie of incalcula- ble value to the inral population, providing they are given by men who have the ability to impart their knowdedge, whi':h must be if the kind gained from successful practice — theoretical knowledge will not do. On another page will be found an article on mushroom growing by one (f our most successful growers. August 24. 191S 11 0 K T I C U L T U E E 187 SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS -AND- ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS Thirty-Fourth Annual Meeting, August 20, 21, 22, 1918, St, Louis, Mo, Officers Elected for 1919 J. Fred Ammann, Edwardsville, III. E. A. Fetters, Detroit, Mich. .John Young, New York City J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb. DIRECTORS. II, Richmond, Ind., and C. C. Pollworth, Milwaukee, Wis. Everything seemed to co-operate to make the opening session in Moolah Temple a brilliant and altogether in- spiring event. The hall \vas elabor- ately decorated and the stage setting was beautiful. On the platform were seated, besides the officers, Ex-presi- dents E. G. Hill, R. C. Kerr and W. F. Gude and Messrs. W. C. Smith. L. Jules Bourdet, F. A. Windier, W. J. Pilcher, J. J. Beneke and John Moritz, all chairmen of local committees. Mr. Bourdet made an address of wel- come on behalf of the St. Louis flor- ists and was followed by the Mayor of the city, J. F. Ammann responding for the S. A. F., praising St. Louis hos- pitality and emphasizing the business character of this convention, speaking of the sacrifices florists have made in sending their sons to the service and outlining the great work ahead for this organization, after the war period. The meeting was then turned over by Vice-President Hummert of the St. Louis Florist Club to the charge of President Totty who began with a re- quest that the audience join in singing "America." after which he proposed the following resolution, which was unanimously adopted: Whereas, the S. A.. F. & O. H.. being now represented in large numbers by their boys "over there" desire to ex- press their appreciation of the Com- mander-in-Chief of the Army and Navy, on whose unflinching patriotism and devotion to country they fully rely; therefore, be it resolved that in the thirty-fourth annual convention as- sembled at St. Louis, August 2ii. we beg to transmit to His Excellency, the President of the United States. Wood- row Wilson, our prayers for his con- tinued success in wise leadership and pledge our most loyal devotion to the great cause of which, he more than any other American, is far-seeing leader and examplar. A telegram was read from Ernest J. Sayward, president of the Canadian Horticultural Association, extending greeting, reciprocating good will an.l fellowship, shoulder to shoulder, like as our gallant boys will work together for the future good of all. President Totty after congratulating the St. Louis florists on the magnifi- cent hall decorations proposed a reso- lution of thanks to them which was carried with great applause. He then delivered his address as follows; PRESIDENT TOTTY'S ADDRESS. We are assembled today for the thirty-fourth Annual Convention, to greet each other as friends and fellow- horticulturists and to derive mental and iihysical benefit from contact with associates, all engaged in the same business of growing and distributing plants and flowers; a business that is one of the finest on earth, since its sole and only mission is to elevate and improve not only its members but the world at large. We are meeting today under the handicap of war. the old, happy care- free note of previous conventions will be absent. ^Meeting facts face to face, with an earnest endeavor to keep an even keel on the troubled "Sea of Bus- iness." demands at this time much thoughtful and careful consideration. Let us, first of all as good loyal Americans, reaffirm our faith in the leadership of our splendid president. Woodrow Wilson, and let the world know that we, as florists, individually and collectively, are back of him so that "government of the people, by the people and for the people" shall con- tinue to flourish. National League for Woman's Service The times through which we are passing are momentous ones for the florists. In the eyes of some people since war has been declared, we have been regarded to a certain degree as "non-essential." since our product is not necessary to the winning of the war. Physically, flowers are not nec- essary, but their influence on the soul of the people has been and will be of inestimable benefit, during the coming winter. In this connection, one of the finest illustrations is the work being done by the National League tor Woman's Service, which works with and through the Red Cross. This movement was organized for the ex- press purpose of presenting our wounded soldiers in the hospitals throughout the country with fresh flowers. Distributions have been ef- fected on a large scale in the New York section for some months and will be spread throughout the entire country as base hospitals may be erected in the different states. Wher- ever the -National League for Woman's Service establishes a branch. I trust the local florists will organize to keep that branch supplied with flowers. Could you hear, as I have, the stories told bv Mrs. Curtin, president of the League, on the way the sick soldiers crave for fresh flowers, preferring them even to any delicacy in the line of food or drink, you would realize that here was a chance for the florists who are too old to fight, to do their share toward alleviating pain and help- ing out the country. I trust this con- vention will go on record as official- ly endorsing this splendid movement. Labor Question. The question of help today is an im- portant one. Possibly every florist es- tablishment here represented has con- tributed by enlistment or through the draft some of their best men to our splendid army. In some cases this will mean a radical curtailment, while others are endeavoring to help out by the use of other kinds of labor, but we will overcome this handicap and others much worse, if our government feels it will be necessary on our part in order to win the war. Coal Situation. In this connection the coal question is the momentous one for the florist. The original government order limit- ing us to .50 per cent, of our average 188 HOETICULTURE August 24, 1918 annual consumption for the last three years has since been modified to allow florists the use of wood and fuel pro- viding same does not have to be trans- ported by rail. The small florist also is kept in business by permitting him to get his entire quota of coal, provid- ing same does not exceed forty tons, which convinces me the government is only too willing to keep us in busi- ness if it is at all possible to do so. We have a coal expert here from Washington, who will speak to us on the coal situation later. Our Washington Representative. _ We were fortunate indeed to have in Washington during the past year such a representative man as Wm. P. Gude. His report when you read it will be found to cover many points of close contact between the florists and the government notably on the questions of bulb importation from Japan and Bermuda, not to mention the importations from Europe to the seed stores; Manetti and other prod- ucts. Mr. Gude gave his time unsel- fishly and loyally to the S. A. F. Those of you who have been to Washington to interview the different boards can testify to his work in this respect. Many organizations who have not suc- ceeded in doing nearly as much in Washington as the S. A. F. & O. H.. maintain a highly paid organization in that city. Mr. Gude did this work without any recompense — his only sat- isfaction being it was work he could de and necessary for the well-being of the trade in general. I feel some more tangible recognition should be awarded him than a simple vote of thanks. National Plant, Flower and Fruit Guild. Another organization that has done and will do a great deal of good for our soldiers is the National Plant. Flower and Fruit Guild, which has been operating in New York for ten or twelve years previous to the war, largely among the crowded tenements of the East Side. This society has now undertaken to beautify with flowers and plants, the cantonments and camps in the United States. While it is too late now to do much this summer, it is planning to make a big start for next summer. It will undertake to provide the funds neces- sary to transport plants and shrubs contributed, to the different canton- ments and will see that same is prop- erly taken care of and planted. Any of the members of this society who are in a position to contribute stock for this purpose will please get in touch with the organization at its New York office, 70 Fifth Ave., and help out as much as possible with do- nations of growing plants and flowers. By the aid of this Guild and the Nat- ional League for Woman's Service, florists get in direct contact with our troops. The government has no time to look after what is called "the sen- timental side" of the war but it is willing for other organizations to do this, .where possible. Those who have been through the different canton- ments in the different states know what a wonderful improvement a few plants and shrubs judiciously placed would make in the appearance of the camp for the summer. Liberty Bonds and War Saving Stamps The florists as a body are not of warlike tendencies. The business they are engaged in tends to induce a philosophic state of mind rather than a combative one, yet every florist can help his government, and I be- lieve is doing it to the very fullest extent, by the purchase of Liberty Bonds and War Saving Stamps. Let Us never forget our country is entitled to our all, and should the government fall, there certainly would be no need of florists; therefore, 'every dollar we can possibly spare must be used to help our government. Flower Show. It is a matter of regret we did not have the convention in the spring in conjunction with the National Flower Show, as originally planned. Circum- stances, of course, rendered this im- possible but personally I would like to state to the florists of St. Louis that postponement of a Flower Show does not to my mind, mean abandon- ment as some of you seem to think, and I look to see the next Flower Show in St. Louis just as soon as times are propitious. Publicity Campaign Undoubtedly the biggest thing un- dertaken by this society the last year is the Publicity Campaign, which was launched so auspiciously in New York at the last convention. The work of the Publicity Committee, under the leadership of Messrs. Penn and As- mus has been with the limited amount of funds at their disposal, simply phenomenal. It would be the great- est of pities if this work would be permitted to drop or drag, at this season. Let us make plans at this convention for a vigorous fall offen- sive in advertising so we may not lose the benefit of the work already done. One thing alone, the connec- tion of the florists directly with the war and the adoption of our publicity slogan "Say it with Flowers," by the League for Woman's Service, is worth more money as a cash proposition to the florists than the whole of the Pub- licity fund. This League will use over 20,000 signs in its work and "Say it Flowers," before another year has passed will be a household word in every home in the country. You have all seen the good work done by this committee in the Saturday Evening Post and other National publications and the reiiort which the Committee on Publicity will make will be inter- esting. The New 'Vork Office. The New York oflSce of the Publicity Committee seems to fill a long felt want. Every member of the organiza- tion who drops into New York stops into the office, to receive the latest news, to get mail and if necessary to have a conference with other fellow- members on business matters. It also furnishes a dignified place for com- mittee members to hold committee meetings when conferring with other interests. It is being used also to an increasing extent by newspaper men for verifying reports relating to our business and for acquiring knowledge along horticultural lines. From indi- vidual personal contact I can testify to the usefulness of this office. The joint Publicity and Finance Committees In session last March decided that the secretary should travel around to see membei's personally. This necessi- tated the employment of an oflice manager in Mr. Young's absence, which office has been competently filled by Mr. J. H. Pepper. No one not personally acquainted with the New York office has any idea of the enor- mous amount of detail attached to the secretary's office, particularly since there has been added to it the work of the Publicity Bureau. In this connec- tion the secretary's report will doubt- less speak for itself. Credits and Collections. Another committee whose work is of especial value at this time is the Committee on Credits and Collections. I trust this committee will be in shape to formulate some definite plans of credits and collections so that the flor- ists' business may be put on the plane where it rightfully belongs. In this connection I would like to call the at- tention of this committee to the sys- tem of trade acceptances which so far seems to have gained very little headway in our business. It has been estimated there are four billion dollars annually tied up in credits, which could be released by the operation of trade acceptances. The other day I noticed in the papers that fifty million dollars in credits, .would be released on that day which were drafts drawn under that credit by merchants in France on American banks for goods purchased in America. It would have been Im- possible without the use of these cred- its to finance the war in its colossal porportions. Someone may ask, what is the difference between a trade ac- ceptance and a note? It must be borne in mind that a trade acceptance is giv- en in return for goods actually sold, whereas a note may represent money borrowed for any one of a thousand things. Trade acceptances are only given in exchange for merchandise. In the case of a trade acceptance, the lo- cal bank can rediscount that accept- ance through its Federal Bank and thereby keep its funds liquid and re- lieve the congestion at all points. Beverly Harris, in a recent address in New York said: "Here let me impress upon you the fact that in our open- account system, merchants, in bor- rowing to carry their credit customers, are usurping the functions of bankers and carrying an unnecessarily heavy load. Is there a means at hand to remedy the situation and transfer the load where it belongs — to the bankers and through them to the Federal Re- serve Bank? There is — the trade ac- ceptance." I trust this convention will go on record as approving this method of financing. Florists' Bank Continuing on the subject of finance the day should come when the florists should have a bank for themselves. The average bank little understands the florists' business, and sometimes applications for loans from worthy applicants are turned down where an- other applicant not nearly so secure go by and are allowed by the bank, to its future loss. If the florists had a bank of their own, with men high in office, thoroughly familiar themselves with florists' business, I am sure it August 24, 1918 HOKTICULTURE 189 MissoiRi Botanical Garden 111 the Main Garden Looking Southwest from the Water Garden would be a good thing for the trade in general. Some of the largest banks today have built up in such a way, in- stancing the Chemical National, Shoe and Leather and Corn Exchange Banks and others organized original- ly to take care of some particular line of business. I presume the charter of this society would not permit it to go into the banking business but it IS a matter that may well receive your earnest attention. A Society Publicity Organ. I am of the opinion that the time has come when the society should have a medium of Its own for the pub- lication and circulation among its members of such news, announce- ments and other matter, as may be of interest to them. Few organizations having as large a membership as the S. A. F., are without a iiublicity organ, or some medium or means of which the views of members may be circulated within the membership fold. We have for a number of years expended large sums of money on the publication in book form of the pro- ceedings of our annual conventions, and our own organ could very well in- clude these proceedings in its own col- umns and the numbers bound into a yearly volume where any member cared to go to this small expense. The publication could be made very useful to the society. Properly managed. It would be likely to increase our mem- bership for it certainly could be used for missionary work, and I am sure that the society's work would be con- stantly before the members and the other "matters which could be carried in the columns would tend to keep up individual interest in all our under- takings. The organ could be made of espe- cial service to the F. T. D., and to our Promotion Bureau in its publicity work. We could have heart-to-heart talks through its columns every month and it could be made a medium of communication between members. In making this recommendation, I am not belittling the very great service rendered the society by the trade pa- pers who have always shown a wil- lingness to publish anything that might be sent to them; but there is much that could be published for members alone, and' not scattered broadcast to those who do not feel that they should support the society to the extent of taking out a member- ship— and there are many such. My own idea of such a publication would be a paper of convenient size, say 6x9 in., something easily accommo- dated on an ordinary bookshelf. It need not, necessarily, carry any ad- vertising although I do not see why it might not include a few cards pro- vided they did not encroach too much upon the reading space. The income from such cards with the money saved through running our proceed- ings through the publication would go a very long way toward meeting the entire expense and the manage- ment of the paper could, perhaps, be well placed with our Promotion Bu- reau. Such a publication could, I understand, be mailed to our members at regular newspaper rates and it seems to me it will eventually become necessary to our Publicity Campaign. Membership. ^^Tiile the increase in membership is satisfactory perhaps, in comparison with recent years it is nothing com- pared with what it should be, when one considers all the society has done for the florists generally. An organi- zation to keep virile must keep taking in new blood and if we- can devise some means of going out into the "highways and byways," to compel the florists who are not members to come in, it would be as much or more for their own benefit than it would be ours. Conclusion Meanwhile, let us all "pull together" and use every honorable endeavor to increase our business, to help each other and stand shoulder to shoulder as florists and citizens in this great country, serene and confident that the present clouds will pass away and the future of the florists is certain to be a glorious one. _ _^..« On the conclusion of the president's address the minutes of the Executive Board were approved and Messrs. George Asmus, A. T. Delamare and E. G. Hill were appointed a committee on the president's address. Then came the annual report of Secretary Young, which evoked strong applause and was as follows: REPORT OF THE SECRETARY In view of the many disturbing con- ditions which have confronted us since our last convention, some of which have peculiarly affected the florist in- dustry, it is most gratifying to me to be able to report that our Society has made very substantial progress; in fact, it is safe to say that the advance- ment made would be considered rather remarkable even in most nor- mal times. 190 HORTICULTURE August 24, 1918 Our Membership. My report made at the Convention in New York last August sliowed that, presuming all those members who were in good standing at the close of 1916 would qualify for 1917, the total membership of the Society might be taken as covering 1694 annual, 496 life and 25 pioneer members, a grand total of 2215. When it became necessary again, ■early this year, to record our member- ship in good standing, the number of laspes was found to be more than ordi- narily large, so much so that with the same presumption applied to the 1918 list, we have 531 life. 17S(i annual, and 24 pioneer members, a total of 2335. Since last convention we have taken in 568 new annual members and 35 life members, a rather remarkable in- flux, but badly needed to make up the loss through laspes. As explained, our strength can only be reported year after year on a presumptive basis, and our increases must be shown in that way. A member is not in good stand- ing unless he has paid the current year's dues, so we are obliged to as- sume that it is the intention of all in the list of members in good standing for the year previous to qualify for the current year. While perhaps' nearly half of the splendid addition to our membership was due to my across-country trip in the Interests of the Publicity Cam- paign Fund — which resulted in 22-5 new members — the increase otherwise has been highly satisfactory. Still, our roster represents only a small part of the trade in this vast country. Our Work for All. It is to be hoped that the work of the Society in these trying times will sufficiently convince the small florist that its results are for his benefit fully as much as for the florist with larger interests. I should not, per- haps, touch specifically upon details of this work, as they are better dealt with in the reports of our most effi- cient committees. But I cannot help pointing out the fact that but for the action of the Society in the interests of the whole trade, very many of the smaller florists would in the coming winter possibly find themselves forced to seek other means of livelihood be- cause they would not be able to profit- ably operate their small areas of glass on the restricted fuel supply which the government originally ordered. Many of these craftsmen did not hesitate to involve the aid of the Secretary's office in a contingency which vitally concerned them, even though not members. With reference to this con- dition, I cannot, of course, suggest anything as to limitations, for the nature of our work precludes the drawing of any line; but I do think that many of our State vice-presidents could wield much influence in their re- spective territories — if they would only get into action — looking to a better appreciation of the objects and work of our Society, and consequent en- dorsement of our efforts through membership. I have made reference to our State vice-presidents and the influence which they could exert for the ad- vancement of the Society. I might go further, and say that from my own experience I have found large numbers of florists through the country quite ready to join us when the advantages of the membership are fully explained; it is the little personal touch that counts, mere appeals by letter must not be depended upon. I do not mean by this that a State vice-president is expected to cover in person the wide territory of the average State; but in these days of .automobile travel any- one can easily during a year come in contact with his brother florists within a wide radius of his home town. It is strange that the great majority of our State vice-presidents uge no part of the appropriations provided for this work. The following have sent in one or more names for membership since the last convention; National Publii-ity Campaigu, 28; Flor- ists' Telegraph Delivery, 57; J. C. Liud- l.looin, 1; Max Scliliug, 2 ; W. R. NicUolsou. 1- J \V Duncan, 1; W. Brown, 1; Wm. Dethiefs, 1 ; Samuel Murray, 1 ; P. W. Popp. 2; L. J. Bourdet, 33; E. Satow, 1; P. Welcb, 2; Lou Foster, 1 ; W. J. Pilcber, 37; Paul Bedeu. 1; A. S. Cerny, 2; Cbas. Scheiick, 3 ; Cbas. H. Totty, 2 ; Wm. F. Ekas, 1 ; F. R. Newbold, 1; Geo. B. Hart, 1; S. A. Ander- son, 2; B. Juerjens, 1; E. Asbley, 1; J. ^\ . Graudy, Jr., 1; A. T. De La Mare, 1; Geo. .\3mus, 1 ; M. Barker, 1 : W. J. Keimel, 4 ; \V. F. Gude, 1; H. C. Riedel, 1; Jobn B. Van BocUove, 1; A. L. Wilier, 3; C. W. Kuigbt, 2; F. C. W. Brown. 2; W. G. Hadgley, 1 ; J. H. Fiesser, 1; B. J. Dudley. 2; D. "b. Houaker, 4; A. E. B^iulkner, 1; .1, T. D. Fulmer, 3. Our Administration Offices As may be judged from the reports presented at this Convention, the fi- nances of the Society are in excellent condition. While we have had unusual calls upon our treasury, in expendi- tures for our common benefit, our financial strength is practically unim- paired. One very necessary item of expense 1 may particularly refer to is that covering the establishment of our administration offices in New York. For a long time the business of the So- ciety was conducted in quarters and under conditions which sadly ham- pered routine work, and made ineft'ec- tive the plans of your administration for the greater usefulness of the So- ciety as a business organization. Your Executive Board, therefore, at its January meeting was unanimous in a decision to establish permanent offices which should be adequate for the Society's own and kindred inter- ests. The launching of the Publicity Campaign, too, made larger business quarters absolutely essential, conse- quently, under the direction of the Board, the present administration offices in the Johnston Building, 1170 Broadway, New York, was leased and furnished, and now present not only all the required facilities for the tran- saction of the Society's business affairs, but provide a place of meeting for its own committees and for com- mittees of auxiliary bodies with whose work we are more or less identified. Any member visiting New York may use the Society's offices as his business headquarters during his stay, being assured of a most cordial welcome and the extension of any courtesy which is within the scope of the office. The Trade Exhibition. It is obvious to all in attendance at this Convention. that our Trade Exhi- bition has suffered through conditions which are affecting all lines of indus- try. Very many concerns who have in the past, through their generous dis- plays, been conspicuous at these exhi- bitions, were unable to put in an ap- pearance this year. Lack of staff as- sistance and transportation conditions, necessitated or caused by the require- ments of our Government in the prosecution of the war now in prog- ress, have been chief among the reasons for the smallness of the 1918 Trade Exhibition. Extraordinary ef- fort was put forth from the Secretary's office to build up an exhibition which should at least be representative, and it is gratifying to realize that the re- port covering the exhibition will con- tain the names of several concerns who evidence themselves as devotees to the policy "Busiuess as usual," and who have enabled the Society to con- tinue an important feature of its con- ventions which many thought impos- sible under existing circumstances. The Fuel Situation. I have referred indirectly to the So- ciety's activity in regard to the fuel situation, and while I do not wish to trespass upon the subject matter of the reports which, undoubtedly, our Washington representative and others will present, I feel that I should make some reference to the matter here. Never before in the history of the So- ciety has a situation of such momen- tous importance confronted us as that presented by the United States Fuel Administration in its efforts to con- serve fuel. Since the time when the first inti- mation was made that the florist busi- ness might be classed as non-essential the secretary's office has been besieged with inquiries, and appeals for action by the Society. It would seem that the value of our organization has been appreciated in this emergency, and the truth has gone home — that no line of industry today can stand before condi- tions it is likely to meet without or- ganization. Individual effort counts for nothing. The Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticultur- ists is strong as the representative organization of our trade, but its strength ought to be many times greater. When our delegations visited Washington to enter protests against what was felt to be unjust discrimina- tion, the Government recognized our organization as a body with whom It could treat in matters of this kind, and what we were able to accomplish will be detailed to you at the proper time. Our work was such as to carry the strong endorsement of every florist in the country, and should certainly be the means of increasing our mem- bership very largely. None of us knows what we may be called upon to meet in the near future, therefore, it behooves us to make our organization as strong as possible. The Publicity Campaign. As the work of the secretary's office in connection with our Publicity Campaign will be detailed in the re- port of your Promotion Bureau to he presented at the session of the Con- vention set apart for the discussion of such matters. I need refer to it only briefly. The efforts of the Society in tlie launching of a campaign looking to publicity for flowers which should result in an increased demand for August 2i. 1918 HORTICULTUEE 191 them are appreciated by florists wlio give any thought at all to their indi- vidual interests. This appreciation is confined to no particular territory; it is general and widespread. North, south, east and west, I have found, by personal contact with the trade, that our worlv is valued at the full, and you have evidence of the sincerity of this statement in the published lists of sub- scriptions to the campaign fund. Taking this into consideration, it is safe to assume that when all the florists clearly understand our plans there should be little diflSculty experi- enced in doubling the JSO.OOn now aimed for to be spent annually in this work. The unanimity of opinion that the movement is one worthy of all possible support is really marvelous. The National Flower Show. The preparatory work in connection with the Fifth National Flower Show proposed to be held last spring in St. Louis v.-as quite active until the pro- ject was, at the meeting of the Execu- tive Board in January, indefinitely postponed. Wliile the necessity for such action is to be deplored, the work was discontinued with a due regard to the possibility of its resumption in the near future. Maintenance of Membership. In determining, at the end of the year, the status of those on our mem- bership roll, it is occasion for regret to be obliged to remove the names of many who through carelessness have allowed their membership to lapse. With first-class mail at three cents per letter the matter of billing is expen- sive, and when repeated three or four times there is an obvious waste which should not be countenanced by any who have the Society's interests at heart. The annual dues are very small, there- fore, unnecessary postage should be eliminated, and many members can help in this by making prompt remit- tance upon the receipt of the first bill. In a great majority of cases there surely can be no reason for withhold- ing remittance. The Trade Press, I must again express my deep obli- gation to our trade papers for their very cordial cooperation with the secretary's ofllce in the publication of notices and articles in connection with the Society's work. During the past twelve months they have been called upon to render services of more than ordinary value to the Society and to the trade, and it is most fitting that I should here attest to the very great assistance they have given us in all our projects. Plant Registration. Since the last Convention the follow- ing new plants have been registered: No. 654— Sept. 10. 1917. Rose Opheli.i Su- preme, by Dailledouze Bros., Erooklyn, X. Y. No. 605— Sept. 3, 1917. Pern Presideut Wil- son, l)y Frederick H. Dressel, Weehaw- ken, N. J. Primula mahicoiiles L. Miller, Jamaica, Capsicum Christmas L. Miller, Jamaica, No. 656— Nov. 3, 1917. Townsendii, by A. N. Y. No. G,57— Nov, 3. 1917. Joy Pepper, bv A N, Y. No. 658— Nov. 3, 1917. Delphinium America, liy Ricbard F. Gloede, Evanston. III. .\o. 0.59— Nov. 3. 1917. Delpbiiiium Prof. James Hatfield, by Richard F. (iloede, Evanston, 111. ^^v^-" M M ' -■^^^- mm " ' i ■* A Mlssouri Bor.v.Mc.ii. G.\koen View in Economic House No. 660— Nov. 3. 1917. Delphinium Mrs. Ida W. Gloede, by Richard F. Gloede, Evanston, 111. Xo. 661— Nov. 3. 1917. Delphinium Grace Darling, by Richard F, Gloede, Evanston. 111. No. 662— Nov. 3. 1917. Delphiuium Evan- ston, by Richard F. Gloede, Evanston. 111. No. 661— Nov. 3. 1917. Delphiuium Ran- No. 66.3— Nov. 3. 1917. Delphinium Mrs. D. C. Presler, by Richard F. Gloede, Evan- ston, 111. dolph Culver Gloede, by Richard F, Gloede, Evanston, 111. No. 665 — Nov. 3. 1917. Delphiuium Miss Gertrude Lane Mogee, by Richard F. Gloede, Evanston. 111. Xo. 666— Nov. 3. 1917. Delphinium Richard F. Gloede, bv Richard F. Gloede, Evan- ston. 111. No. 667— Nov. 3, 1917. Delphinium Mrs. Cody Hoops, by Richard F. Gloede, Evanston. 111. No. 668— Nov. 3, 1917. Delphinium Little Boh. by Richard F. Gloede. Evanston, 111. No. 669— Nov. 3. 1917. Delphinium Charles Speed, by Richard F, Gloede, Evanston, 111. No. 670- May 18. 1918. Fern Anthony Wayne, by Lanternier Florist, Fort Wayne, Ind. No. 671— June 1. 1918. Hydrangea Mrs. Woodrow Wilson, by Frederick H. Dres- sel. Weehawken, N. J. Xo. 672 — Aug. 17, 1918. Rose Premier, by E. G. Hill Co.. Richmond. Ind. No. 673— Aug. 17. 1918. Rose Victor, by E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind. No. 67i— Aug. 17. 1918. Rose Golden Rule, by E. G. Hill Co.. Richmond. Ind. No. 67.5— Aug. 17. 1918. Rose Mme. Butter- fly, by E. "G. Hill Co., Richmond. Ind. The amendment to the Bylaws cover- ing plant registration upon which you are called to vote at this Convention, is designed to correct a common misun- derstanding in regard to what should properly be considered a "new" plant. Necrology. We have lost through death; F. C. Bartels, Rocky River. 0.. Sept. 15, 1917. John A. Valentine (Life), Denver, Colo., Oct. 15. 1917. Wm. Nilsson (Life), Woodlawn. N. Y., Oct. 22, 1917. E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala., Oct. 22. 1917. Thor Zetlitz. Lima, C. Dec. 1. 1917. Christian Eisele, Philadelphia, Pa.. March 1. 191S. Joseph Heaeock, Wvncote, Pa.. March IS. 1918. J. Harrison Dick, New York. N. Y., March 25. 1918. J. B. McAriUe, Greenwich, Conn.. April 29. 1918. ,Tohn Satterthwaite (Life). Denver. Colo.. June 9. 1918. Thos. Thompson, Santa Cruz, Cal., June 13, 1918. J. Van Lindley. Pomona, N. C. June IS. 1918. Wm. H. Evans, Colorado Springs, Colo., July 10. 1918. James Dean (Life), Freeport, L. I. N. Y.. July 10. 1918. ,ToIin Berry. Denver. Colo. 192 H 0 E T I C U L T U E E August 24, 191S Secretary's Financial Statement — January 1st to July 31st, 1918. January 1st — Balance on hand.... |4.75 Dues lOlo— 3 at SSM 9.00 1916— 16 at .3.00 48.00 1917— 52 at 3.00 156.00 1918— S82 at 3.00 2,646.00 1919— 10 at 3.00 30.00 1919— On account l.OU Fees and dues, new members — 402 at $5.00 2,010.00 Fees, life members— 27 at $25.00... 675.00 Keliate. National Flower Show Of- fice Furniture 94.75 $5,674.50 REMITTED TO TKEASUKER. Fermanent Fund ?675.00 General Fund 4,999.50 $5,674.50 TREASURER'S REPORT Treasurer Hess then presented his report, of which the following is a summary: Ended ivith July 31, 1918. Balance on hand Dec. 31. 1917, Gen. Fund.. $19,244.61 Receipts 3.198.89 $22,443.50 Perm. Fund $23,941.19 Receipts 1,112.50 $25,053.69 Nat'l Pub. Campaign... $7,308.40 Receipts 22.248.08 $29,556.48 Grand Total $77,053.67 DISBURSEMENTS. Gen. Fund, as per list attached $6,916.35 Nat'l Flower Show, ag per list attached 2,053.98 Nat'l Pub. Campaign, as per list attached.. 29,176.48 $38,146.81 Balance on hand in all funds July 31, 1918. . $38,906.86 J. J. HESS, Treasurer. Treasurer Hess moved the adoption of the following, which was carried unanimously: Resolved. That the permanent fund at People's Banli, Buffalo, and Citi- zen's Bank, Pittsburgh, be transferred to the general fund to reimburse the ten thousand dollars expended for Liberty Bonds. Irwin Bertermann then paid a grace- ful tribute to the charms of woman- hood and her great services and char- acterizing Mrs. W. F. Gude as a mother of the Florists' Telegraph De- livery, presented beautiful floral offer- ings to Mrs. Ex-President Vincent and Mrs. Gude. Then followed the report of W. F. Gude as Washington repre- sentative. REPORT OF WASHINGTON REPRE- SENTATIVE. During this last year, notwithstand- ing all the obstacles thrown in our way by the everlasting word "non- essential." I am happy to report to this organization that the florists of the District of Columbia have had the most successful year in the entire his- tory of our business careers. While we have had heatless Mondays in Washington as frequently as have others, we found, after a rigid adher- ence to the rulings that the business did not suffer to an appreciable de- gree. There may have been a few patients in hospitals who would have liked, but were unable, to have flow- ers sent them by friends; there may have been burials which were flower- less through neglect to order on Sat- urdays (Sunday being a holiday); still with all this there was inspired a spirit of ardor in the peofle who would have bought flowers to buy more and also to "talk" flowers. Again, of the persons employed in our business, we are proud and happy to say that twenty-seven of them are in uniform, and that their places are open to them as long as Gude Bros, have a dollar left to pay their wages. God willing that they return, foi' which we hope and pray. Five mem- bers of our own families wear the khaki, and when it is recalled that there are but six mal^ heirs, the pro- portion is one of which to be proud. Coal. Among the war activities in Wash- ington since our last session, there have been many problems to confront the S. A. F. & O. H., some of them having reached your representative there. Not the least of these was the coal situation of 1917. Many of our members (and many florists who should be members) only too well re- member the hardships we went through during the winter of 1917. Right here let me say through our national society that anywhere from flve hundred to one thousand |jer cent, more members would join (it is reasonable to suppose) if we could only educate them as to what it means to belong to the S. A. F. & 0. H. By this, it is meant that a great many inquiries come to the Washing- ton representative from non-members who, apparently, were left out in the cold — literally — and eventually were helped by officers of our organization. In November, 1917, many inquiries poured in, such as "how much coal can I have?" "What will the Fuel Administration do with me, as I have bought all my coal and have it on the place?" "I have no coal at all, and if the Fuel Administration does not give me coal I will freeze out." "If I had just one car of coal, I might be able to pull through." "After being in business for forty or fifty years, the Administration has denied me a car of coal, and the denial means my ruin," and many more statements like these. "What size of coal will I be permitted to burn?" Gentlemen, your Washington Fuel Administrator has a limited amount of patience. After the United States Government regulations are planned to win this war first and all the time, and these rules and regulations are published in all the trade papers, is it any wonder that an editor of one of those papers should say, "Why sub- scribe, if you won't read?" and "If you are a florist, why not subscribe to the papers?" Gentlemen, it is up to you. You have one of the grandest professions on the face of the earth, and one, we claim, is an essential. Read your trade papers. If you do not have them to read, subscribe to them. It will save your fellow florists many hours of useless correspondence, your editor many paragraphs of useless ex- pense, and yourself much anxiety and, perhaps, embarrassment.' If there is anyone present who knows of an inquiry that the W^ash- ington representative has not an- swered forthwith in the shortest pos- sible time, now is the time to speak. In connection with the Coal Com- mission, the trip to Washington in May was one of the most pleasing in- cidents in our history. The Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists met on the grounds of the United States Botanic Garden. Present to receive the officers and members of our organization were leaders of the American Nation, in- cluding such men as Champ Clark. Speaker of the House: Hon. William A. Rodenburg, a soldier from "over there;" Senator Miles Poindexter, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Public Grounds and Library; Hon. James L. Slayflen of Texas, the presi- dent of the S. A. F. and O. H., and the Washington representative. To aid and entertain this distinguished gath- ering. Major General MacGinty sent his army band from Camp Meigs to furnish music during the entire after- noon. On that memorable day, at sun- set, with the shadow of the magnifi- cent historic trees athwart the greens- ward, the Capitol silhoutted against the blue sky, the Red Cross nurses in their spotless white gowns, those pres- ent witnessed a picture that will linger forever in their memory, and one that is an everlasting tribute to the profes- sion, because a florist conceived the idea of having this splendid gathering on these historic grounds. Too much credit can not be given our fellow di- rector, Mr. George W. Hess, Supt. of the U. S. Botanic Garden, for his ever- ready and willing cooperation in all that pertains to the uplift and welfare of our profession. At the time of this meeting, the hundred million dollar Red Cross drive was under way, and it was George Hess who suggested that it would be a wise and good thing for the florists to go on record in an offi- cial way as boosting this splendid effort of the Nation. While several hundred dollars were thrown in at this gathering, and while many thousands of dollars had been collected from the sale of flowers in the Capital during this drive, no incident showed a more patriotic spirit than that furnished by one of the Red Cross girls. She had in her possession a United States half-penny, given her by a brother to sell — if she could dispose of it for any- thing above its face value. While she and other ladies were selling flowers (donated by the Washington florists) they approached the writer, told of this coin and stated that the Red Cross might have the proceeds of its sale. The writer took the matter up at once; within five minutes an auctioneer in the person of William H. Siebrecht, Jr., of Long Island City, was on the job. After proper introduction and explanation the bidding started at seven dollars for the half penny, and the bidding betwewen the Messrs. Piersons (Wallace R. of Cromwell, Conn., and Frank. R. of Tarrytown. N. Y.) became so spirited that the coin flnally, as the property of F. R. Pierson. netted the Red Cross fund a large sum. Just as these lines are dictated, your representative is advised that lily bulbs, in the ruling of July 11, shall include all bulbs from Bermuda. They must, of course, be shipped via the S. S. Charybdis, according to the July 11 ruling. During the week of May 27, we ar- August 24. 1918 HORTICULTURE 193 ranged to meet with the Federal Hor- ticultural Board in its sessions, which lasted all day. At three o'clock in the afternoon, the sub-committee adjourned and proceeded to the War Trade Board for a lengthy conference with Mr. Thomas W. Slocum. who presented some other interesting officials and had explained to us shipping condi- tions of the world in a brief but com- prehensive way. August 2nd a large truck from River- ton, N. J., backed up to the greenhouse on the south side of ilaryland avenue. Despite the len.gth of the run, and the fragile nature of the load, not a single plant was injured, nor a pot broken. This achievement is worthy of note in this report, as for efficiency, quality and service it stands out as an ex- ample to the florists and gardeners of the country. (Especially is it an ex- ample to the man who says "it can't be done," and is interrupted in his saying it by some live wire coming along and doing it.) It is also another of the events now crowding thick and fast upon us which demonstrate the rapidity of the times in which we live. The delivery of these plants in the manner outlined above would have been impossible a few years ago, but now seems to be Init an incidental part of the system of a firm whose motto for years has been "Quality, quantity and service." I am glad to report floral cultural progress at the Arlington Experiment Farm, under the able supervision of Prof. F. L. Mulford. Continued progress with the rose garden can be recorded. The plants came through the winter in good con- dition and have bloomed this year better than ever before. One hundred and twenty-two varieties have been added to the collection this year. In- terest in the garden seems to be on the increase. An official visit of the American Rose Society was made on May 27 at the time many S. A. F. members were in the city attending important hearings. About 30 out-of- town visitors were there. The date was set ahead suddenly at the last mo- ment to enable those attending the other meetings to be present. The garden was in show condition for three weeks following the official visit. After the official inspection and a lunch, a visit was made to the Twin Oaks rose garden at the invitation of Mrs. Chas. J. Bell, daughter of the late Mrs. Gardener Hubbard, where wel- come refreshments were served. A visit was also made to the Botanic Garden later in the day. where our fellow-member, George VC. Hess, re- ceived us. A rather full report of the rose gar- den was published in the American Rose Annual for 1918. The peony test garden has made a good growth this summer. But few varieties were added last fall and this spring, but there are several promised tor this fall. Most of the varieties in the garden bloomed this season and next year a good reading should be ob- tained of their behavior. All peony lovers should take an active interest in this garden and push the acquisi- tion of the varieties. There is the nucleus for a good col- lection of iris at the Arlington Farm. There are now 250 varieties in it. As there is no society to push this at- tractive flower, it is necessary that in- dividual growers get in touch with the Department and try to further this work. Breeding and testing of outdoor chrysanthemums with the object of obtaining hardy early-flowering types for the most northern states continues. Sixty-three varieties have been saved out of last year's seedlings and 500 ad- ditional seedlings were grown this year. Breeding for a yellow carnation continues, as well as investigations of some of the problems of the green- house production of roses. Dr. Van Fleet is continuing the work of breeding roses, freesia and other work of interest to florists, while Dr. Griffiths is continuing the work with the Holland bulbs, Bermuda lilies and other such plants, with results sug- gesting conclusions of importance to florists. An especial plea is made to all in- terested in the plant collection to com- municate with F. L. Mulford, Horticul- turist, Departmetit of Agriculture. Too much praise cannot be given to the Commanders of our Camps and War Hospitals in and about the city of Washington for their untiring ef- forts to beautify the ground-; and pro- vide plants and flowers for the sick and wounded. Especial mention should be made of Col. W. T. Truby, 'o charge of Walter Reed General Hospital, and also Major-General JIacGlnty, in com- mand of Camp Meigs. These men have done wonders in providing beauty and fragrance in the shortest possible time and every encouragement should be extended to them, especially in these trying times. The reports of State Vice-presidents were considered as read. All the amendments were adopted unani- mously, also an appropriation for com- mittee on school gardens. The Cleve- land Florists' Club extended an invita- tion and Cleveland was unanimously selected for the 1920 convention city. W. A. Manda paid a kindly tribute to Ex-President William J. Stewart and moved that a telegram of greet- ing be sent expressing hopes for his speedy restoration to health. An association service flag is to be purchased, on motion of Joe Hill of Richmond, Ind. A letter from Mrs. R. E. Darbee strongly commended the society's pub- licity work. George A. Kuhl sent regrets of self and wife, whose illness prevented at- tendance. A letter from Frederick R. Xewboll was read appealing for aid in main tenance of four motors presented by the New York Florists' Club and New York Horticultural Society last sprin'? to the American fund for French wounded and an appropriation of five hundred dollars was unanimously voted. Ex-President Hill made remarks congratulating the society on its financial condition. The report of the Tariff and Legis- lation Committee by Chairman Gude was read and that portion referring to fuel was laid over for discussion when the F^iel Commissioner of Missouri should visit the convention. Thursday afternoon. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON TAR- IFF AND LEGISLATION Wm. F. Gude, Chairman. At the outset, I want to say that your rnumittee has worked on all legislation affecting florists and their allied iiuerests, since our last annual meeting. How well they have succeed- ed remains for the members of the S. A. F. and O. H. to judge. We could easily present a report here today covering many many pages, if we were to Incorporate the hundreds of letters and thousands of requests that came to the committee, particu- larly with reference to the coal situa- tion, which, as many of us know to our sorrow% succeeded in putting quite a number of florists out of business dur- ing the past winter, and, unless condi- tions change very materially, will put many more out next season. However, let me assure every member of the S. A. P. and O. H. and every other florist that it is not the desire of the United States Fuel Administration to put any industry out of business or see any business ruined, but it does expect every person burning fuel to grow flowers to do their bit toward winning the war. To this end, it be- hooves every florist in the United States to do his utmost in co-operation with the Fuel Administration in Wash- ington. Conditions, of course, vary materially with locations. For In- stance, where coal would seem to be most plentiful and the least needed (in such a state as Alabama) it be- came necessary, to conserve the war industries, to put an absolute embargo on all coal consumption unless used directly in the interest of such war industries. West of the Mississippi River, where coal seems to be ample and transportation in good shape, there is a reasonable hope that the florists in general will be able to se- cure one hundred per cent, of their fuel. In the states of Indiana and Illinois we are now assured they will be permitted to use their full one hundred per cent of fuel, provided they make arrangements to burn cheaper coal or fuel above their fifty per cent, allowance. Of course, as we all know, on the Atlantic Seaboard, there will be great diflSculty this com- ing winter in securing the 50 per cent, coal alotted unless conditions change very materially. The demands for war supplies from Richmond Va., to Maine, and as far west as the Alle- ghany Mts. is so enormous, and the consumption by war industries is so large that any institution not directly interested in war manufactures cannot hope for more than fifty per cent, of coal and should be well satisfied if tUey can secure that. During the past month there have been hundreds of inquiries of all kinds addressed to your committee on tariff and legislation, all of which have been cheerfully answered, and answered and as promptly and com- pletely as possible, under existing conditions. The most serious situation confront- ing the florists in the east was the ruling under consideration by the Fuel Administration of Washington deny- ing florists any coal for the winter of 1917. The Board at that time took a stand, that flowers were non-esssentlal. 194 HORTICULTURE August 24, 1918 and, therefore, should be denied coal. However, after many conferences by vour committee, we succeeded in con- vincing them that flowers were es- sential to war work (as was evident by the enormous demand for them in France, England and our other allied countries, after three years of war ) and, therefore, they should not be denied to the American people who were just entering the war at that time. Finally, the Fuel Administration agreed that we should curtail our consumption 33 per cent., and the order went out through the trade papers and through everv official medium. This order, we are happy to say, was agreed to and carried out by the great majority of florists the length and breadth of our land. However, there were cases where the call came too late, and would have meant ruin to some of the florists to curtail 33 per cent., owing to the terrific winter that was on us at that time; a winter, which lasted longer than any cold spell any florist here can recall. In March of 1918, your committee was notified that the 33 per cent, reduction would not be sufficient, and for the fall of 1918 a fifty per cent, reduction at least would be iu order. The Fuel Administration also stated that on account of the late- ness of the season the matter would not be taken up until the middle sum- mer or fall. Your committee, at once on the job, impressed upon the Fuel Administration that whatever the fuel allowance decided upon, the florists as a unit would stand by the Administra- tion to help win the war, but that it was imperative, whatever the ruling, it should be made forthwith in March, or at least not later than April, so that the greenhouse owners could plan ac- cordingly and plant their places to the best advantage. After this fifty per cent, curtail became known through the trade papers and the Washington office, your president, your secretary and the Washington office were bom- barded with letters, telegrams and In- quiries, wanting to know what to do and what it all meant. While the committee had done everything it pos- sibly could for the coal situation, it seemed best to call a conference (which was done on May 28th) to go over the whole situation. Accordingly, the date was secured on which the Fuel Administration was willing to meet such delegations. The whole situation was gone over, points that did not seem clear to some before were made as plain as possible, and, while the conference did not avail much at least it impressed upon the Fuel Administration that we were trying to look after our interests, and it also created a further assurance to the florists throughout the United States and Canada that their officers were doing all they could to further their interests by giving their time and money in trying to serve their fellow florists. Since the May conference many other problems have arisen, some florists stating that they could get all the coal they wanted, and asking should they accept, and, if they did accept it could they burn it. Some wanted to know what kind of coal they could buy. Others were having trouble with their State Fuel Admin- istrator and with their local fuel ad- ministrator. Other florists wished to be placed on a priority list. People running greenhouses and burning thirty tons of coal claimed they would freeze out if they could not have their hundred per cent. And so we might go on, but as the war conditions are changing daily, as labor conditions are changing daily, and the transporta- tion is changing daily, we must be prepared for these new conditions. One of the finest achievements of the committee on tariff and legislation tor the florists throughout the country was taking care of the so-called small grower in securing am official order from the United States Fuel Adminis- tration allowing any one using less than forty tons per annum his full one hundred per cent., and also allow- ing the use of other fuel if it did not interfere with war work. The appointment of the United States Tariff Commission, a body tor gathering information and suggesting recommendations, created to continue its operations for a considerable period of time; to make not one re- port, but a series of them. Members ■ of said Commission are appointed for terms of 12 years, and in the act of establishing the Commission, Congress authorized a continuing appropriation. In view of the establishing of the above Commission, it would be well for the members of the S. A. F. and O. H. to keep in mind the existence of this commission and from time to time forward to the Chairman of the Committee on Tariff and Legislation detail of all florists' troubles either in operation of the law or otherwise, in order that they may keep the commis- sion fully advised of the requirements of the florists and horticulturists. The following is the wording of the invitation of the Commission itself in- viting information and suggestions. "We welcome information and sugges- tions from all quarters ami we shall not fail to give attentive consideration to every- thing that reaches us. Many problems ami difficulties will suggest temselves to busi- ness men in their owe experience which would be valuable to the Commission. Many views will present themselves which would escape notice unless freely brought to the attention of some co-ordinate body. We constitute a son of clearing house for discussion and the gathering of informa- tion, and we welcome contributions from all quarters." Your committee has had many other problems in the past few months, all of which were promptly dealt with and the flndings given to the trade papers for publication in the shortest possible time so that all interested could promptly be advised. A. F. J. Baur of Indianapolis nomi- nated J. J. Hess for re-election as treasurer. For directors the nominees were Joseph Hill of Richmond. Ind., by George Asmus; John A. Evans of Richmond, Ind., by R. C. Kerr; J. S. Wilson of Des Moines, by Fred C. Weber, Sr.; Chas. L. Baum of Knox- ville, Tenn., by Joseph Manda, and C. C. PoUworth of Wilwaukee, Wis., by Fred Lautenschlager. An address on National Credits and Collections was listened to with much interest and upon conclusion was given a vote of thanks. The report of the committee on National Credits and Collections was presented by R. C. Kerr and the recommendations were concurred in. Letters were read from William J. Stewart, Ella Grant Wilson and Theodore Wirth. Michael Barker, John G. Esler and J. A. Peter- son were appointed a committee on Necrology. At the afternoon session on Wednes- day the report of the committee on Publicity by Chairman Henry Penn was the first event. The President's reception in the evening was as usual a very enjoyable occasion. WEDNESDAY'S SESSION. The first business on Wednesday morning was the nomination of officers for 1919. For president, L. Jules Bourdet of St. Louis nominated J. Fred Ammann of Edwardsville, 111.; J. T. D. Fulmer of Des Moines, la., nominated A. L. Miller, Jamaica, N. Y. Mr. Miller declined. For vice-presi- dent, F. A. Friedley of Cleveland, 0., nominated Robert Rahaley of Detroit and W. L. Rock nominated E. A. Fetters of Detroit. R. C. Kerr of Houston, Texas, nominated John Young for re-election as secretary and REPORT OF PUPLICITY COM- MITTEE. Henry Penn, Chairman. The first half of our National Ad- vertising Campaign came to a close in June, so that I believe it is now time to review the work of the past six months and also consider what future action is deemed most expe- dient. Our original plan called for an ex- penditure of $50,000 for the first year, $40,000 to be applied to national mag- azine advertising (omitting the months of July, August and September) and $10,000 to cover the cost of the Pro- motion Bureau and other incidental expenses in connection with the cam- paign. As we did not have $50,000 on hand or promised at the time, it was not deemed wise to make any plans be- yond June, and we instructed our ad- vertising agency accordingly. Sec'y Young will submit or proba- bly has submitted a report showing the expenditures up to date, and the balance we now have on hand to carry on future publicity plans. A brief survey of the advertising which has been done will, perhaps, not be out of place, although I believe most of our members are more or less familiar with our efforts. The campaign as you know started off in February with a full page val- entine advertisement in the Saturday Evening Post, and although it had to be considerably rushed to catch the issue, I am sure the advertisement was admirable in every way. That the results were extremely gratifying we all know. The next most notable advertise- ment was the color page in the Met- ropolitan Magazine for July. Some doubt was expressed by some of our members as to the advisability of using this publication, but I am sure the secretary will bear me out that the replies received from this particu- lar advertisement was overwhelming proof that it was carefully read by the public and that we got our first really inspirational message on flow- ers across. On Mothers' Day we all experienced August 24, 1918 HORTICULTURE 195 PROTECT YOURSELF NOW for DISH FERNS We say "Protect Yourself Now." This is meant as a fair warning:, as we shall be obliged, in order to conserve both fuel and labor, to greatly reduce our usual supplies of potted Ferns for the coming winter. There will not be enough to go around, hence the above suggestion. We are in position at tiie present time to supply the varieties noted below in excellent shape for present potting, in fiats of about 200 plants each, at S2.00 per fiat. NOTE: — This is the old price which has ruled for more than a quar- ter of a century ; there has been no advance. .4DIANTUM CUNEATUM PTERIS DISTINCTION FOP THE COMING FALL AND WINTER .ASPIDICM TSUSSEMENSE CTBTOMICM ROCHFORDIANCM ONYCHIl'M J.4PONICUM PTERIS .4DIANTOIDES .4LEXANDRIAE CRETICA ALBO-L.INE.\TA Any of the above varieties at $3.00 per flat, than a full flat of a variety. We also offer a limited stock of .\diaiitTiiu Hybridum Rochfordianum Compaetuni in flats at $3.00 per flat. DISH FERNS FOB PRESENT VSE We have a fine lot of choice varieties now ready to send out from 2%-inch pots at S5.00 per 100; $10.00 per 1006. 250 or more will be sup- plied at 1000 rates. MAGNIFICA MIETICEPS OrVR.\BDII RIVERTONIAN.A WILSOXII WIMSETTI We cannot supply less Cyrtomium HENRY A. DREER, 714-716 Chestnut Street, FL.AT OF .\SPIDIUJI TSISSOIENSE Philadelphia, Pa. THE ABOVE PRICES ABE INTENDED FOB THE TBADE ONEY. another phenomenal demand for flow- ers— I used the word "phenomenal" in a most conservative sense, for we must consider the abnormal times we are living in, times when many people are dispensing with so-called luxuries, and who erroneously consider flowers as a luxury. Again at Easter we saw the public respond to our appeals as never be- fore in the history of our business — members in all sections of the coun- try (reported record-breaking sales. These three special occasions are con- clusive proof to me that if we pursue our publicity plans consistently, we can have an Easter, Valentine, Moth- ers' Day and "other occasions when flowers should be purchased, firmly entrenched in the hearts and minds of the American people. But these were not the only times that the increased use of flowers were suggested to the American public. Smaller advertisements were used in the Saturday Evening Post. Metro- politan, Literary Digest, Good House- keeping, Woman's Home Comranion, Delineator, Garden Magazine, House & Garden, American Florist, Florists' Review, Horticulture and Florists' Exchange. Each time we published an inser- tion in this combined list of publica- tions, we reached six million people, and with all of the insertions we had from February to June we reached over thirteen million readers of these publications, impressing upon them in every case the importance of purchas- ing flowers for birthdays, weddings and other occasions, when ordinarily many people send as gifts or tokens of congratulation or sympathy, other gifts, when flowers would be more ap- propriate. So much for our appeal to the pub- lic. I wish I could speak as encour- agingly about our appeal to our mem- bers for supporting this great move- ment, but alas I cannot. In the early stages of the campaign, that is, before the Valentine page ap- peared in the Saturday Evening Post, a call for co-operation was sent broad- cast, both to our members and non- members, one urging subscriptions to the publicity fund, and the other urg- ing florists to join our society. About two months later another "broadside'' appeal was put in the mails, but again our efforts did not receive the sup- port they surely deserved. It is somewhat discouraging to think that so few of our members have sub- scribed to the Publicity fund. If ever there was a time when our business needed publicity it is right now, in view of the tremendous increase in wages among the class of people who are prolific spenders when educated as to what they should buy. Our slogan, "Say it with Flowers," has taken hold in great shape, and I feel confident that its persistent use in national and local florist advertis- ing is going to sell the American peo- ple more flowers. I have had an op- portunity to discuss the general re- sult of our six months advertising with florists from different parts of the country, and I have yet to find a man who didn't say that he has bene- fited— benefited materially — from the publicity thus far undertaken. What of the future? We are in the midst of a business crisis which is going to put men to the test — a test that will show the survival of the fit- test and deal ruthlessly with those who hesitate or display pessimism. I realize that the Government placed certain restrictions on our in- dustry, but that doesn't mean we are going out of business. I submit that Large SpecimeR Colorede Blues, 10 to 20 feet Norway Spruce, Xorway Maples, Pyramidal Arbor Vitae, Rho. D. PHONE, MORTON GROVE 31-J 3 City Buyers Use ROO£KS PARK 684. No Toll from Chicago. M m\ per on Publicity and other important matters as assistant to the secretary in his office. ELECTION OF OFFICERS On Thursday morning the election of officers took place. There being no contest in the case of either President, Secretary or Treasurer, J. Fred Am- mann of Eklwardsville, 111., is elected unamimously as President for the year 1919 and Messrs. John Young and J. J. Hess are chosen to succeed them- selves in the office of Secretary and Treasurer respectively. During the voting hour the report of the Judges in the Trade Exhibition and a discussion on Present-Day Cost of Production, opened by C. H. Totty. occupied the time profitably. E. A. Fetters of Detroit, Jlich.. was elected vice-president and Joseph H Hill of Richmond, Ind.. and C. C. Poll- worth of Milwaukee, Wis., were elected directors. Account of later proceedings will appear in our issue of next week. FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIV- ERY ASSOCIATION. The meeting of the F. T. D. on Tuesday morning was enthusiastic and well attended. Mr. Boiirdet intro- duced P. C. Meinhardt who welcomed the visitors to St. Louis. Irwin Ber- termann made a strong, optimistic ad- dress, congratulating the association on the progress made, two and one- half million dollars of florists tele- graph delivery business yearly bene- fiting all lines in the florist industry. President Gude made a stirring ad- dress full of sentiment, poetry of flow- ers and floral remembrances and in- vited all to attend Florists' Telegraph Delivery Convention in Cleveland on October 8th next. Secretary Pochelon made pertinent suggestions and em- phasized the advisability of a credit clearing house and prompt payment of bills, preached co-operation, in- crease of membership and avoidance of petty jealousies. Fred C. W. Brown of Cleveland told of the work of the committee in selecting the best em- blem design of one hundred and eighty-seven sketches but wished the association to make an untrammeled choice, final decision to be made in October. Irwin Bertermann paid trib- ute to the work of the officers of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery and re- ferred to the death of Ex-President Valentine, proposing a silent tribute with bowed heads. President Gude brought up an important suggestion in reference to floral remembrances to relatives, the victims of casualties in the service. George Asmus told how in Chicago memorial services were conducted in home or church. The present war offers great oppor- tunities for development in this re- spect. He suggested that creditors, when bills are delinquent, be put un- der a penalty if they do not report same to the secretary as a matter of self protection. A. R. King of Winni- peg told how the floral remembrance idea to relatives of wounded soldiers had been successfully carried out in Canada and much business done. It had been taken up in churches and is going to have a lasting effect upon the florists' business. R. C. Kerr of Houston told of the work of interest- ing the Red Cross to present flowers to families of killed or wounded for which a plan is now being perfected. He also talked on the work of credits and collections committee and on pub- licity work. A. R. Green of San An- tonio suggested placing a minimum amount on telegraph delivery orders, which was generally discussed, but the consensus of opinion was opposed to the suggestion. Max Schling strongly championed a broad treat- ment of the subject and made valu- able suggestions for further elabora- tion. Secretary Pochelon urged mem- bers not to despise small orders but at same time to encourage larger or- ders, many interesting e.xperiences narrated proving the benefits from a liberal treatment of customers. Pres- ident Gude made a rousing appeal for a big attendance at the October con- vention in Cleveland. Secretary Pochelon urged taking in associate members, congratulated the member- ship on its liberal contributions to the publicity fund and suggested that the S. A. F. be asked to contribute one thousand dollars yearly to the F. T. D. and to add fifteen hundred dollars contribution to the Publicity Fund. C. P. Mueller of Wichita. Kans., gave encouraging reports of successful F. T. D. business. President Gude thanked Messrs. Weber of St. Louis for beautiful floral offerings. The 198 HOETICULTURE August 24, 1918 convention adjourned with three cheers for President Gude. FLORISTS' HAIL ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA. The annual meeting of the Florists' Hail Association was held on Wednes- day forenoon, August 21. The old officers were all re-elected, including those directors whose term expires this year. J. S. Wilson of Des Moines, la., was elected director to fill the un- expired term of the late J. A. Valen- tine. Summary of Secretary's Report. The report in detail shows an in- surance upon 43,729,269 sq. ft. of glass. The number of members at date of closing this report is 1589. The total receipts for the year end- ing August 1, 1918, and including last year's balance, as per Treasurer's Re- port, were $58,161.01. The total expenditures, as per Treasurer's Report, for the year end- ing August 1, 1918, were $38,715.96. The cash balance on hand is $19,- 445.05, of which $1,251.25 belongs to the Reserve Fund. The Reserve Fund now amounts to $44,251.25, of which $43,0U0 is in- vested in Liberty and Municipal Bonds, and $1,251,25 in the hands of the treasurer. The amount of interest collected on bank deposits for the year is $239.78. The amount of interest collected on Reserve Fund investments is $1,930. Two thousand six hundred and sev- enty-five losses have been adjusted since the organization of the F. H. A., involving a total expenditure of over $435,000. An equivalent of 83,315 sq. ft. of single thick glass was broken by hail during the past year, for which the Association paid $4,165.73. An equiv- alent of 364,102 sq. ft. of double thick glass was broken, which cost the As- sociation $25,487.18. A few notifications of losses are the only liabilities of the Association. Notwithstanding unfavorable trade conditions, the Florists' Hail Associa- tion has increased its area of glass in- sured by over 700,000 sq. ft., and its members have reason to congratulate themselves upon the handsome bal- ance in the hands of the treasurer, and the strong condition of the Asso- ciation's Reserve Fund, which is the back-bone and strength of the Asso- ciation. Summary of Treasurer's Report. Dr. To iLilance received August 1. I'JIS. $9,932.01 To check received July, 1917, ud- deposited on August 1. 1917.... 12.12 To total receipts August 1, 1917, to March IS. 1918 17,792.71 To total receipts March 18 to July 29, 191S 30,424.17 $58,161.01 Or. By expenses paid August 1, 1917, to July 29, 1918 1,777.56 By losses paid August 1, 1917, to July 29. 1918 12,697.01 Bv expenses paid March 18 to July 29, 1918 2,785.49 By losses paid March 18 to July 29, 1918 16.955.90 By investment. 2 Liberty Bonds.. 2,000.00 By payment of loan to Rittenhouse Trust Co 2,500.00 Bv balance on hand at Rittenhouse Trust Co.$19,444..53 By cash on hand .52 19,445.05 $58,161.01 The B-U-Y Word Z M C N H N FOR QUALITY AND SERVICE We are Wholesale Florists Doing a Strictly Wholesale Business. r Central 3283 Long Distance Phone* ■] Central 3284 ( Automatic 42-965 30 E. Randolph St. - - Gdicago Obituary Mrs. Anna Millang. ilrs. Anna Millang, widow of Frank Millang, a pioneer New York florist, died at her home, Bayside, Long Is- land, N. Y., August 16, aged 86 years. Frank A. Coyle. Frank A. Coyle, of Philadelphia, died on the 19th inst. He was not con- nected with the trade but was well known to many in our business from his connection with the municipal de- partments of the city of Philadelphia, and from being a close friend of Com- modore Westcott and a favored visitor at the latter's Waretown parlies. A splendid man and a fine citizen prema- turely cut off. . Mrs. George Wittbold In the death of Mrs. Geo. Wittbold. the trade loses one who has been con- nected with the florists business in Chicago for over half a century, and who leaves four sons all active in the work. Mrs. Emma Wittbold was born in Hanover, Germany, 77 years ago, coming with her parents to this coun- try when a child. When twenty-two years of age she was married to Geo. Wittbold one of the pioneer florists of Chicago, whose first greenhouses were built on the present site of the Plaza Hotel. Mr. Wittbold was em- ployed in the King's garden in Han- over and was one of the Germans who left that country to seek better con- ditions over fifty years ago. After selling the south side properity they bought the Buckingham place at 331» N. Halsted street which has been Mrs. Wittbold's home for 40 years and she passed away after only a few hours illness on Saturday, August 17. She leaves four sons — Henry, Fred, Liouis and Otto and two daughters, Mrs. Fletcher James and Mrs. Henry Nave. The funeral was held at the family home at 3319 N. Halsted street on Tuesday and interment was at Grace- land. PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED. National Chrysanthemum Society of Great Britain. Schedule of Prizes for 1918. Exhibition set for Septem- ber 28. The annual floral meeting will be held in conjunction with the Royal Horticultural Society meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 5. The Carnation Year Book, 1918. Published by the British Carnation So- ciety. A well bound and very credit- able book, edited by J. S. Brunton. Contains a very interesting chapter by T. A. Weston, one on "Carnations, Past, Present and Future," by Mon- tague C. Allwood, and one on "Smooth- edged or Fimbriated Petals," by G. C. Price, add to the value of the reports, lists of carnations registered sine J 1907, and list of members. There are several fine illustrations. August 24. 1918 HORTICULTURE 199 SEED TRADE AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION Officers — President. F. W. Bolgiano, Washington, D. C. ; First Vice-President, Wm. G. Scarlett, Baltimore, Md. ; Second Vice-President, David Burpee, Philadel- phia. Pa.; Secretary-Treasurer, C. E, Kendel, Cleveland, O. American Tomato Seed Desired in Mazatlan (Consul W. E. Chapmau. Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico, July 1.) On page 1078 of Commerce Reports for March 21, 1918, there appears a report on tomato production in Mazat- lan, in which reference is made to losses due to inferior seed. As tliere is yet time for American seedsmen to collect good seed for export to this section of Mexico, it is desired to draw attention to the fact that tomato growers are becoming interested in the purchase of suitable seed for the approaching planting season, which begins the 1st of November. The local manager of a large house interested in exporting tomatoes to the United States is planning to make a special trip thither to procure the best possible tomato seed possible for the planters whose tomatoes his house handles. He states it is his pur- pose to visit a few American seed houses and lay his needs before them while there is yet opportunity to col- lect good seed from tomatoes pro- duced in the United States this sum- mer, so that he may be assured of an adequate fresh supply of seeds. It is estimated that some 700 hec- tares (1,730 acres) of land were de- voted to tomato production last year; and that, owing to the success of that and the three prior crops which were raised for export to the United States, the area will be doubled this year. Manifestly it will be in the interest of American seedmen and of consumers in the United States of the Mexican west coast tomato crop — not only in the present but in future years — to take steps to collect good seed for ex- port to this district. A trade in seed can be established this year which will be reasonably permanent and of increasing importance, and advantage should be taken of the opportunity which now offers for this business. The American consul at Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico, will take pleasure In supplying any interested American ex- porters of seed with a list of tomato growers in his district upon request; but In his replies to their inquiries will, in every case, insist upon good seed being furnished where orders are secured as a result of his efforts. PURITY FREESIA IMPROVED While it is doubtful whether Paper Whites or Dutch Bulbs will arrive this season. The American Bulb Company has provided for an extra quan- tity of PURITY FREESIA BULBS. Florists must have white flowers of sweet fragrance for funeral work, for baskets, and for general flower bouquets. FREESIA PURITY can be used and will easily take the place of Paper White Narcissus for the various occasions. The FREESIA BULBS The American Bulb Company offers here were grown in the open by the finest grower in California. Start right; avoid buying bulbs that were forced in greenhouses or grown in lath houses. Prices for well cured bulbs, P. O. B. Chicago, are as follows (no charge for packing) : Up to %-inch $6,00 per 1000 Up to %-inch 9.50 per 1000 Large Jumbo Bulbs 18.00 per 1000 Mammoth Bulbs, over % to %-inch.. 15.00 per 1000 AMERICAN BULB COMPANY 172 North Wabash Avenue Phone Randolph 3316 CHICAGO Redtop Seed Situation. Reports received by the Seed Re- porter indicate that the 1918 crop of redtop seed will not be so large as that of 1917. It is estimated gener- ally that it will be about 50 to 60 per cent, of the normal crop. In the red- top section the dealers estimate their carry-over to be about 33 cars, and the carry-over by farmers to be two cars, based on "fancy" seed, or a to- tal of approximately 1,000,000 pounds. The preliminary report on the survey of July 1 stocks in dealers' hands in- dicates a carry-over for the United States on July 1 of over 11,000,000 pounds,, of which approximately 8,000,- 000 pounds is reported by dealers and shippers from Division Four, which includes the redtop producing section. These latter figures, however, may be somewhat incomplete as indicated in connection with the table published in this issue. Reports from some scattered sec- tions indicate that there has been some injury to the crop by hot weather, and that some of the seed will be "blasted.'' The quality of the seed generally, however, will be good and comparatively free from weeds, though possibly somewhat lighter In weight than that of 1917. The aver- age yield is estimated at approxi- mately 45 to 50 pounds per acre of "fancy" seed. Only a small quantity of seed has been threshed. It is thought that the threshing of redtop seed will be con- siderably delayed because of the large crops of small grain to be han- dled, which will be threshed before the redtop. Nearly all of the redtop for seed has been cut and is now in stacks. A few purchases from farmers have been made at approximately 12 cents a pound. Some dealers are inclined to think that lower prices will prevail later, while others believe that this price will remain firm. In some local- ities farmers have begun to form co- operative organizations to enable them to market their seed to better advantage. A few sales of new crop seed have been made by jobbers at 13 cents a pound for "number 1 fancy." Old crop seed is being quoted at about one-half cent a pound less. It is too early to know what the movement of redtop seed will be. Some believe that the increased cost of threshing will have a tendency to reduce the amount of redtop that will be threshed for seed unless a good price prevails. The redtop section of Illinois is be- coming more extended, especially south and southwest of the original district. Some new shippers and cleaners have engaged in the busi- ness during the last few years. New England Crop Report. While July was hot on many days and became severely dry in some sections the outlook for crops as a whole is quite good. Hot, dry weath- er and aphis and the new blight "Phoma" have heavily damaged po- tatoes in Rhode Island, in parts of Connecticut, Massachusetts, and some blight is reported elsewhere. The un- favorable season makes corn a rather poor prospect, there being many fields of very poor stands and little corn. The grain crops are in excellent con- dition, although oats have lodged somewhat. The fields of wheat which one sees over New England, small though most of them are, are an in- teresting and reassuring sight. With present conditions and prices the farmers here can afford to grow wheat and the present outlook is that New England will have about 900,000 bushels this season — enough to help out substantially. The apple, pear and plum crops are generally light. Bald- win orchards and some other varie- ties were heavily damaged by low winter temperatures, and many trees have already died. Still others are partially dead and will be entirely so next year. Peaches are almost a complete failure, but blueberries are abundant generally. 200 HORTICULTURE August 24, 1918 Onion Sets. The harvesting of onion sets in the Chicago district has just commenced and it is too early to tell what the final crop will be. From present Indi- cations it is thought the crop will be considerably shorter than last year. On the South Side ot Chicago, where about two-thirds of the sets in this district are grown, conditions are gen- erally bad. The crop has been in- jured seriously by hail, maggots and disease. The average yield there is about three and one-half bushels to one pound of seed sown. On the North side conditions have been somewhat better and it is estimated that the yield will be about five bush- els per pound sown, which is about a normal yield. The average for the entire district appears to be about four bushels to one pound of seed sown. The sets apparently are of good quality and if harvested under favor- able conditions should keep well. Be- cause of thin stands, there is more than the usual percentage of sets that run too large for commercial use and that are sold ordinarily for pickling onions. The crop of onion sets in Oregon this year is short. It is estimated that the crop of brown and yellow sets will be about 35 to 40 per cent of normal and the crop of white sets about 15 per cent of normal. The es- timated total production of onion sets for Oregon this year is from 500,000 ,to 600,000 pounds. Pea and Bean Crop. The seed bean crop of Weld County, Colorado, is officially estimated 325,- 000 bushels with damage from blight and wet weather. Idaho seed peas estimated 46,200 acres, with probable yield generally 17-20 bushels per acre. Notes. Milford, Conn.— The David H. Clark Co. has taken the contract for an ad- dition at the plant of the Everett B. Clark Seed Co. The new building will be four stories high, 50x60 feet, of brick, mill construction, with a gravel roof. The cost will be $20,000. Information that will enable seeds- men and farmers to clear up confused ideas regarding the identification and uses of the bent grasses commonly grown in the United States is given in Bulletin 692, "The Agricultural Species of Bent Grasses," recently published by the United States De- partment of Agriculture. CATALOGUE RECEIVED. Henry F. Michell Co., Philadelphia. Pa. — Wholesale Catalogue for July and August, 1918. Bulbs, Plants and Greenhouse Supplies. PATENTS GRANTED 1,270,071. Feeding Mechanism for Fer- tilizer-Distributers, Starley S. Swan- son, Bellevue, Ohio. 1,269,880. Hedge-Trimmer. W. Trowbridge, Newark, N. J. S. & W. Co.'s American-Grown CYCLAMEN SEED This seed is grown for us by the grower of the best Cyclamen plants coming to the New York market. They are unsurpassed in size of bloom, color, and sub- stance. The plants, from which this seed is produced, are selected only from those of superior bloom and foliage. The germination of the seed we are offering grows 99%. We only have a limited quantity to offer, and when sold will be obliged to refuse further orders. 100 sds 1000 sds Giant Fringed Rose. .$3.00 $25.00 Giant Fringed White with red eye 3.00 25.00 Giant Fringed White (Rococo) 3.00 25.00 Giant Fringed Mixed. 2.50 20.00 ino s.is 1000 s'ls Giant Salmon Rose. .$2.00 $15.00 Giant Dark Rose . . 2.00 15.00 Giant Rose . 2.00 15.00 Giant Dark Red . . . 2.00 15.00 Giant Light Red. . . 2.00 15.00 Giant White with r :d eye . 2.00 15.00 STUMPP & WALTER CO., 30-32 BARCLAY STREET NEW YORK H. "Seeds with a Lineage" All Varieties Thoroughly tested at our trial grounds, Rasnnea Park, London, Elngland. Send for Catalogue CARTERS TESTED SEEDS, Inc., c.>merceBiaf.,BoItoB, hsm. BAMBOO CANE STAKES Per bale Per bale NATURAL, 6 ft., 2,000 $21.00 6-9 ft., 600 7.00 9-12 ft., 400 8.50 Prices ei warehouse New York. Terms— Net cash 30 days. McHUTCHISON & CO. 95 Chambers St., New York Freesta Purity MAMMOTH SIZE Also 5-8 and up FREESIA — refracta alba 6-8 inch. SWEET WILLI.AM — single mixed fine strain. CrCI/AMEN Seed. Finest American Srown from tlie Tery finest strains. Prices on Application J.M.THORBURN&CO. 63 Barclay Street Tlirough to 54 Park Place NEW YORK CITY 1,270,321 Cultivator-Blade. Jesse R. Porter, Buffalo, N. Y. 1,270,710. Rotary Hoe, Carl L. Dela- plain, Mansfield, Ark. 1,270,665. Hand-Planter. Berry Slush- er, Roark. Ky. BURNETT BROTHERS Importers and Growers of SEEDS, BULBS, PLANTS, &c. 98 Cbambirs Strut, Niw York August 24. 1918 HORTICULTURE 201 MICHELL'S BULBS WHITE CALLA BULBS CLEAN. liKALTIIV HI LBS Uoz. 101) 1000 114 to 1V> in. diameter. ?1.00 ?6.50 .?6o.00 1> . to 1% in. diameter. l.:!0 S.OO To uo V'i to 2 in. diameter. 1.35 a.oO '.Ml. 00 to 2% in. diameter. 2.00 12.50 110.00 GODFREY EVERBLOGMING CALLA DiiZ. 100 1000 F'rst size $]..3.T Sn.OO .i;s.-,.OII MammotU 1.. 50 10.00 :i0.00 PURITY FREESIA BULBS (True) Doz. 100 1000 Fir.?t size .?0.20 .?1.2.5 $10.00 HKAIXU AKTKKS FOK ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS h'ANUS l.oiK) SftMls. .Si. (Ml 111.000 .s»-*-»u, s-.2:..oo 5,000 .See •^.J.OOO SeecK. ."iti.-iS Also all other >>eas»nHble Seeds, Bulbs and Supplies Send for New Mhole^ale Price List if you haven't a copy MICHELL'S SEED HOUSE 518 Market St., Philadelphia Lilium Candidum Amaryllis, Callas Cold Storage Lilies Write as for price AMERICAN BULB GO. IT* W. WakMk An. OHIOAOO, ILJj. FS^MI^VI^ J. I*9^M/■■M 106 West 2gth St., NEW YOKK CHOICE FLORISTS' FLOWER SEEDS Asparagus Plumosus Nanus — 1000 seeds, $3.50; 5000 Seeds, $15.00. .\sparasus Sprengeri — 1000 Seeds, $1.00. Salvia Bonfire — V& oz., 60c,; 1 oz., $3.00. Salvia Zurich — Va oz., "5c.; 1 oz., $4.00. Stocks Beauty of Nice, 757c Double Flowers — Shell Pink, Bright Pink, Purple, White — Tr. Pkt., $1.00; % oz., $2.00; 1 oz., $5.00. Snapdragon, Petunias, Verbenas, etc. SEND FOR C.^TALOGIE. Burpee's Seeds PHILAD£LPHI>V BLUE LIST OF WHOLESALE PRICES MAILED ONLY TO THOSE WHO PLANT FOB PROFIT LILIUM GIGANTEUM 7/9 (300 per case) $60.00 per thousand 8/10 (225 per case).... 80.00 " 9/10 (200 per case) 100.00 " Complete List of Florists* Choice Seeds. \ postal card will bring our catalogue. S. S. SKIDELSKY & CO. 1004 Lincoln BIdg.. PHIL.\DELPHI.4, PA. SEEDS FOR SUK!MER SOWING ANTIRRHINUM Giant ^Vhite, Giant Yellow, Giant Red, 1-4 oz, SOc CALENDULA Orange King, Lemon Queen, per oz. 40c LARKSPUR INVINCIBLE Rosy-scarlet, 1-4 oz. SOc Pink, 1-4 oz. 20c White, 1-4 oz. 20c STOCK GIANT TEN WEEK White, Pink, Light Blue, Dark Blue, 1-8 oz. 85c MIGNONETTE Farquhar's Universal, 1-16 oz. $2.00 ; 1-8 oz. $4.00 R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., ^^^: LEIOIMAFRD'S 3EE and SEED SERVICE FOR SALE BY LEONARD SEED COMPANY, Chicago, III. HART & VICK THE Florist Seedsmen W* Know What You Need and Can Supply You THE NEWEST AND BEST 55 Stone Street, Rochester, N. Y. FREESIA PURITY »w Crop Now on Hand. NEW CROP PERENNIAL FLIWER .4EDS F JOSEPH BRECK & SONS' CO ) 47-51 North Market St., Boston, Mass. KELWAY S SON SPECLAUZE IN SEEDS (personally seiected strains) WHOLESALE ONLY Write for Special Prices, Spot or Forward Only Address, LANGPORT, Eng. 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 DcT St.. NEW YORK and ORANG£, CONN W. E. MARSHALL & CO. SEEDS, PLANTS AKD BULBS Horticultural Sundries 166 W. 23rd St., NEW YORK J. BOLGIANO & SON Careful Seed Growers and Seed Distribu- tors for One Hundred Years WRITE FOR OUR 1918 SPECIAL CATALOGUE To Market Gardeners and Florist* Pratt and Light Sis., BALTIMORE, MD. In Writing to Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture 203 HOKTICULTURE August 24, 1918 ALEX. MeCONNELL 611 FIFTH AVENUE IMEV^ -VORK CITY Telegrraphlo orders forwarded to any part of the United States, Canada, and Foreign Countries. Orders from the trade for delivery In New York and vi- cinity receive special attention. Cost of Cabling Foreign Deliv- eries Must 6e Prepaid. Reference or cash must accompany all orders from unknoivn correspondents. Cable Address, AXEXCONNELL. "The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery 124 TREMONT ST. IM FOB KANSAS CITY Transfer Your Orders to SAMUEL MURRAY 1017 Grand Avenue Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery DAVID CLARKE'S SONS Deliver orders (rom any part of the country to New York City Write or Telegraph 2139-2141 Broadway, - New York Telephone 1553-1553 Columbus KOHMILLER, Florist 426 Madison Ave. and 49th St., New York. Also Vanderbilt Hotel Telephone, Murray Hill 783 -Out-of-town Orders Solicited. Location Central. Personal Attention. Member F. T. D. Asso. 4DAM SEK.ENGER FLORIST "^^"^IVreet. BANGOR, ME. IVe Cover all Points in Maine Providence, Rhode Island Johnston Brothers LEADING FLORISTS 38 Dorrance Street Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Of Interest to Retail Florists 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.— H. G. Eyres, 106 State St. Albany, N. Y.— The Rosery, 23 Steuben St. BaiiRor, Me.— Adam Sekenger, 32 New- bury St. Boston— Thos. P. Galvin, 1 Park St. Boston— Penn the Florist, 124 Tremont St. Boston — Julius A. Zinn, 4 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 3l8t St. Cleveland, O.— J. M. Gasser Co., Euclid Ave. Cleveland, O.— Adam Graham & Sons, 5523 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, O.— Knoble Bros., 1836 W. 25th St. Cleveland, O.— The Smith & Fetters Co.. 735 Euclid Ave. Floral Co., 1043 Denver, Col. — Park Broadway. Detroit, Mich. — J. Breitmeyer's Sons, corner Brodway and Gratiot Ave. Fall River, Mass. — Warburton, 495 New Boston Rd. and 36 N. Main St. Houston, Tex. — Kerr, The Florist. Kansas City, Mo. — Samuel Murray, 1017 Grand Ave. New Haven, Conn. — J. N. Champion & Co., 1020 Chapel St. New York— David Clarke's Sons, 2139- 2141 Broadway. New Y^ork — Alex. McConnell, 611 5th Ave. IN THE National Capital \t your service to deliver Flowers or Designs on Order by Tele- graph or otherwise. Prompt Reliable Service. GEORGE H. COOKE Connecticut Ave. and L St. WASHIXGTOX. D .C. EstabUshed 1874 DARDS 341 Madison Ave., New York HELP do YOUR BIT To-day By SELLING THRIFT and WAR SAVING STAMPS. STAND behind THE FOOD CONSERVATION LAWS. Display prominently PATRI- OTIC POSTERS. DO IT NOW JOHN BREITMEYER'S =SONS— Cor. Broadway and Gratiot AvM. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs . . . Higli Grade Cut Blooms We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio. Indiana and Canada. Members Florists* Telegraph Delivery Association. GUD£ BROS CO GUDE BROS. CO. WASHINGTON, D. C. Member Florists Telei^rapEi Deliver; Orders for NEW YORK. Write or Flione to MAX SGHLING 785 Fiftli Ave. Best Florists in the States as References. EUROPEAN ORDERS EXECUTED Members of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery THE ROSERY 23 STEUBEN ST. A,1-BAIMY, N. Y. FLOWER DEUVERIES FOR ALBANY AND VICINITY Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery G. E. M. STUMPP 761 Fifth Ave. NEW YORK CITY Member Florists' Telegrapii Delivery Asso. YOlG & NUGENT 42 West 28 Street New York Member Florists' Telegrapii Delivery a7 t. bunyard NEW YORK 413 Madison Ave. at 48th Street Also Newport, R. I. I CU.4R.VXTEE SATISFACTION August 24, 1918 HORTICULTUEE 203 CHICAGO Send Your Order* to WILLIAM J. SMYTH Member Florist*' Telegraph Delivery Association Michigan Ave. at 31st Street Prompt Auto Deliver? Service THOS. F. GALVIN irV. WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS - "^""^"-/o^d'^Xlersoniy Roses Am, Beauty, Special " ** Fancy and Extra " " No. landcuUs Russell Hadley Euler, Mock Arenberg, Hoosier Beauty Ward, Hillingdon Killarney , Key, Taft Ophelia. Sunburst Camatioiu Cattleyas Lilies, Lonffifloruin Lilies, Speciosum Lily of the Valley Snapdragon Gladioli Asters DahHas Calendula Sweet Peas Gardenias J Adiantum Smilax \sparaffiu Pin. & Spren. (looBbs.) CINCINNATI Aug, 19 CHICAGO Aug. 19 25,00 15.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 3.00 4.00 60.00 xo.oo 35-00 23.00 10.00 I3.00 12.00 I3.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 8. CO 2.00 75.00 x».50 6.00 40.00 3Q.00 8.00 3.00 ■ to to 3.00 3.00 . to , to 1.50 60.00 10.00 50.00 40.00 40.00 10. GO I^ OQ 2.O0 15.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 8.00 3.00 8.00 2.00 a. 00 2.00 3.00 T.OO 3.00 to 3. 00 to 3 00 to 6.00 3.00 4.00 .85 to 15.00 23.00 •35 1.00 30.00 35.00 to to to to to to to to to to 1,00 to 30, 00 to 35.00 to 4.00 3. DO 3.00 1. 00 3.00 75.00 13. 00 5.00 4 00 6.00 3.00 3.00 1.25 25.00 50.00 BUFFALO Aug. 19 pirrsBLRG Aug. 19 4c. 00 8.00 3.00 6.00 3.00 .50 to to to to to to to to to to to to to 30.00 20.00 6.0c 6.00 6.CO 6. CO 8.00 3.00 4.00 6.00 2.00 50.00 10.00 3.00 8.00 3.00 3.00 .50 15 03 35.00 •40 1.23 30 .00 50.00 IS 00 8. DO 2.00 4.0D 4.00 4 00 4.00 4.00 1. 00 3.00 Z.03 •75 lo.o; 40.00 to to to 20.0c 10.00 6.00 8.0c 8.00 8.00 10.00 2.00 75.00 15.00 4.00 5.00 1.35 30.00 73.00 a wilt, and affected size, quality and quantity. This was especially true of our August standbys, the asters and gladioli. In roses the situation was not quite so had. Russell held her own very well and the new crop American Beauty improved consider- ably. This morning we notice a few specials on the market in addition to the three lower grades of Beauties mentioned in our last report. Among outdoor flowers the tritoma has made its appearance but there is little call for it as yet, the color and character of the flower making it more of an autumn foliage combination than an August subject. A few dahlias are to be seen. Even the chrysanthemum puts forth its early feelers. A nice lot of them were to be seen at Xies- sens on Monday. The variety was Golden Glow. Cool weather has PITTSBURGH had a revivifying effect on the flow- ers and the wholesalers are offering a better quality of flowers, but trade in general is slow and no great activ- ity is looked for before September. Roses continue to come in good qual- ity and sales are sufficient for a daily clearance. Good lilies are meeting a fair demand and in other stock fair and steady prices are maintained. (Continued on page 207) 206 FI 0 E T I C U L T U E E August 24, 191S H. E. FRO^ENT Wholesale Cummission Florist Choice Cut Flowers New Address, 143 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephones: 2300, 2201, Madison Square. — WM. P. FORD — Wholesale Florist 107 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK Telephone 5335, Farragut. Call and inspect the Best Establisment in the Wholesale Flower District. JOHN YOUNG & CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 53 WEST 28th STREET NEW YORK CITY Consiffn?nents Solicited Phone Farragut 4336 WILTER F. SHERIDAN Wholesale Commission Dealer in CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 133 West 28th Street, New York Telephone— 36S%-36S3 Madison Sqoare RIEDEL & MEYER, Inc. Wholesale Commission READY FOR BUSINESS 49 WEST 28th ST. NEW YORK. GEO. C. SIEBRECHT WHOLESALE FLORIST ios ^A/K^-r astH s-r CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED fHONB{6O|jjARgAG0T pjg^ yORK THE KERVAN CO Fresh Cut Decorative ETergreens. Highest Standard of Quality. Largest .Stock in America. Write for Illustrated Catalog of Greens and Florists' Supplies 119 W. 28th St., - - NEW YORK WILLIAM H. KUEBLER Brooklyn's Foramott and Best iVHOLESALE COMMISSION HOUSE 'A Pint CUw Markal Ut «ii CUT FLOWERS IS WiUooghby St. BrooUya, N. t . C. FORD 121 West 28th St., NEW YORK ri KES, rmiir wns A Full Line of ALL CUT FLOWERS. Telephone 3870 Farragnt. ^ ^ -, Wholesale '^. rLORI5T>S ? l^ase£iwm\ |ISB C,-,;,<,n-a-:r,^ 3c!. c. tad WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORIST '^^.^ll^^l A full line of Cbolee Cut Flower Stock for all parpogea. TELEPHONE ! J5IJ i PAERAQDT 131 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY ALBANY CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE SISSJi.'SIS"'"''- fill Braadwa,, ALBANY, N. Y. SAVE TIME AND MONET BY SENDING TOUB ORDERS TO OS Prices Rififht. Consignments Solicited. Telephone Connectioo HENRY M. ROBINSON CO. OF NEW YORK SS-S7 NA^es-t 26'th> ^'fcree^ Telephiinei), 13 — 8510 Madison Square Consignments Solicited MAURICE L. GLASS. Treasurer NEW YORK QDOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only ROSES AND CARNATIONS American Beauty, Special " ** Fancy and Extra. " " No t and culls. - Russell. Hadley Euler, Mock. Key Arenbers. Hoosier Beauty \yard. Hillinsdoo Killarney. Tafl Ophelia. Sunburst Carnations Last Part of Wiet First Part of Weel egding Aug w begiooini Aug. IS 191B 1918 lO.OO 10 20. 00 10.00 to 20.00 3.00 to 10.00 3.00 IS 10.00 • 5° 10 3.00 .50 to 3.00 I CO to 8.00 1. 00 tc B.oc ■y to 6.00 .50 le 6.00 •50 to 3.00 ■50 Ir 6.00 ■50 tc 4.00 ■50 \r 4.00 •50 tf 3-00 .30 tc 3-00 3i 10 400 .50 to 4.00 .50 to 6.00 ■50 to b.oc •so to 1. 00 ■5" 16 1. 00 WE WANT MORE SHIPPERS We have a numerouB clleDtage of New York City buyers aod the dem&nd ex- oe«dB oor supply. This is especially true of Roses. We have every facility and ahundaDt means and best returns are assured for stock consigned to us. Address Your Shipments to UNITED CUT FLOWER CO. Inc. 1 1 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK D, J, Pappas, Pres. RCED ^" &VOW Oil c ii^-^^ SEOTIOIiE NOPosoft Save your plants and trees. Just the thing for greenhouse and outdoor use. Destroys Mealy Bug, Brown and White Scale. Thrips, Red Spider. Black and Green Fly, Mites, Ants, etc., without injury to plants and without odor. Used according to direction, our stand- ard Insecticide w'ill 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 Pets. Excellent as a wash for dogs and other animals. Relieves mange. Dilute with water J'.O to 50 parts. •-i Pint, 3Cc.; Pint, 50c.; Quart. 90c.; M; Gallon. SI. 50; Gallon, SJ.50; 5 Gal- lon Can, S10.90; 10 GaUon Can. S'30,00. Directions on package. LEMON OIL COMPANY Dipt. S. 420 W. leilngton St.. Baltimore, Md. CONCENTRATED PULVERIZED MANURE Pulvcjilzed or Shredded Cattle Manure PnlTerlzed Sheep Manure The Florists' slsndard oi unifoim high quality for ever ten years. Specify: WIZARD BRAND in yoiir Supply flouse order, or write us direct (or pnces and freight rates. THE PULVERIZED MANURE CO. ^ Cntoo Htork ¥»rd, « hit*»Ko :f}Impsoap 4fPMY Sure Insect Killei" THE use of Imp Soap Spray on frui' trees. garden truck, ornamental trees, shrubs, etc., will positively de- stroy all insect pests and larva deposits. Quite harmless to vegetation. Used In country's biggest orchards and estates. Verv economical — one gal. Imp Soap Spray makes from 25 to 40 gals, effec- tive solution. Directions on can. Pt. 40c.: Qt. 60c.; Gal. 52. 10; 5 Gals. $9.00.; 10 Gals. S17.35; Bbls., per gal., SI.IO. F. O. B. Boston. Genuine can has Ivy Leaf trade mark. Y'our money back if Imp Soap Spray doesn't do as claimed. Order direct if your dealer can't supply. F. E. ATTEAUX & CO., Prope. Eastern Chemical Co. BOSTON, M.4SS. When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE -210 HORTICULTUEE August 24, 1918 Cambridge New York WORLD'S OLDEST and LARGEST Manufacturers of ALL STYLES and SIZES of FLOWER POTS A. H. HEWS & CO., INC. Cambridge, Mam. 3 spikes Purple Glory— 1st, Madison 3°^s^pil!es Mrs. F. Peuaietoo— 2(J. C. W. S^splkes Pride o£ Goshen— 1st, C. W. fspikes Rose Glory— 1st. Madison Cooper. Display of Kunderd varieties— 1st, U. Ji. ' Cliriswpll Awards' of Merit to The Austin-Coleman Co., for 3 Seedlings, Pure White, Orange and Shell Pink; The GruUemans Co. for general display of high quality stock; John Scheepers. Inc., for display and arrange- ment of excellent stock; C. Zeestraten, for general display of fine stock; W. E. Kir- chofE, for general di-splay and quality. This exhibit was well staged by \v. J. Palmer & Son. Honorable mention of rase of G. Ura- cocepbalus- which promises to be valuable for further hybridization. _ Special mention is made by the judges of the high quality of the Primulinus Hy- brids shown, which illustrated the remark- able advance that has recently been made In this class. Judges: J. J. Grullemans, Avon-on- the-Lake, Ohio; E. A. Slattery, Buffalo. N. Y.; .Joe Coleman, Wayland, Ohio. AMERICAN DAHLIA SOCIETY. Special prizes offered for the dahlia exhibition by the American Dahlia So- ciety in conjunction with the Massa- chusetts Horticultural Society at Hor- ticultural Hall Boston, Mass, Septem- ber 14th and September 15th, 1918. Class A, B, C, D, E, vase of 12 flow- ers each offered by J. K. Alexander, are open to amateurs only. Class F — Display, grasses or other foliage allowed. 100 square feet or over. 1st. silver medal; 2nd. bronze medal. Offered by Michell's Seed House, Philadelphia, Pa. Class G^Best table decoration of •dahlias, any foliage, for amateurs and private gardeners only. $5, offered by Penn the Florist, Boston, Mass. Class H— Basket or hamper decora- tion of Cactus Dahlias, any foliage. 1st, $6; 2nd. $4; offered by Fottler. Fiske, Rawson Co., Boston, Mass. Class I — Collection, not over 25 va- rieties, $5, offered by Carter's Tested Seeds, Boston, Mass. Class J — Finest general -display, space 50 square feet: 1st, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal, of the American Dahlia Society. Class K— Best vase of any good stemmed Decorative or Cactus Dah- lias, $5, offered by R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh. Md. The society's certificate of merit is offered for any seedling dahlia novelty which is deemed distinct and suffi- ciently meritorious, and may be awarded by the adjudicating corhmit- tee. CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY Advertisements in this Department, Ten Cents a Line, Net BULBS C. KEUR & SONS, HILLEGOM. Holland. Bulbs of all descriptions. Write for prices. NEW YORK BRANCH. 8-10 Bridge St. CARNATION STAPLES Split carnations quickly, easily and cheaply mended. Piilsbury's Carnation Staple. 1000 for 35c.; 3000 for $1.00 post- paid. I. L. PILLSBURY. Galeaburg. III. CHRYSANTHEMUMS CHRYSANTHEMUM MANUAL By ELMER D. SMITH. Adrian. Mich. Who has given his undivided attention for twenty-five years to the improvement of the Chrysanthemum and its culture in detail. 50 cents postpaid. DAHLIAS Peony Dahlia Mrs. Frederick Grinnell. Stock For Sale. JOHN P. ROONEY, New Bedford, Mass. New Paeony Dahlia— John Wanamaker. Newest, Handsomest, Best. Now 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. Orders booked at any time for Fall or Spring delivery. Wholesale arid Retail. Send for Catalog. NORTHBORO DAHLIA & GLADIOLUS GARDENS, J. L. Moore, Prop., Northboro. Mass. DRACAENAS DRACAENA TERMINALIS. Clean healthy stock out of 2% inch pots at $8.00 per 100; 3 inch pots at $15.00 per 100; 4 inch pots at $25.00 per 100. Cash with order, J. H. FIESSER, North Bergen, N. J. FLOWER POTS A. ROLKER & SONS. 51 Barclay St.. New Y'ork City, Eastern Selling Agents for the Y'ork Pottery, Pa. Write for the revised prices of Pots, Pans and Fern Dishes. GLASS Greenhouse glass, lowest prices. JOHN- STON GLASS CO.. Hartford City, Ind. MYOSOTIS MY'OSOTIS — The earliest and finest winter blooming Forget-Me- Not. Grow along the edges of carnation benches. 2V4 in. plants, $3.50 per 100. $30.00 per 1000. FRED H. LEMON & CO., Richmond, Ind. NURSERY STOCK American Grown or Imported. Let ua ap- praise vour wants. A. ROLKER & SONS, 51 Barclay St., New York City. ORCHIDS HASSALL & CO., Orchid Growers and Raisers, Southgate, London. England. Catt- leyas and Laelio-Cattleyas our specialty. One trial order solicited. PEONIES Peonies. The world's greatest collection. 1200 sorts. Send for list. C. BETSCHER, Canal Dover. O. Peonies can be shipped from France with celerity and SMCuritv via Bordeaux- New York. " DESSERT, Peony Specialist. Cbenonceaux, France. Please refer to Sixteenth General Catalogue. PRIMULAS PRIMULA MALACOIDES ROSEA— Fine plants from 2% in. pots. August and Sep- tember, $3.50 per 100. $30.00 per 1000. FRED H. LEMON & CO.. Richmond, Ind. ROSES ROSES. CANNAS AND SHRUBS. THE CONARD & JONES COMPANY, WEST GROVE, PA. SPHAGNUM MOSS Live Sphagnum moss, orchid peat and orchid baskets always on hand. LAGER & HURRELL, Summit, N. J. VEGETABLE PLANTS CELERY PLANTS— Golden Self Blanch- ing (French Strain), Giant Pascal, also the grand new Easy Blanching, wliich is easy to grow, flne plants, ready for the field. $2.00 per 1000. Cash. BRILL CELERY GARDENS. Kalamazoo, Mich. VINES Flowering and Foliage Vines, choice collection. Large Specimen, Pot and Tub grown for immediate effect; also Climbing Roses. J. H. TROY, Mount Hlssarlik Nur- sery. New Rochelle, N. Y. ■mRE WORK WILLIAM E. HEILSCHER'S WIRE WORKS. 2fr4 Randolph St., Detroit, Mich. WANTS, FOR SALE, ETC. HELP WANTED WANTED by September 1st. Foreman in small comm-^rcial place. Principal dutyl will be to grow first-class stock, mostlyl potted, for our own retail trade. Gooiil wages, nice bouse on place, liberal work-l ing conditions. A competent man of good! character will be appreciated. F. B.) PALMER. IXC, Brookline, Mass. SITUATIONS WANTED EXPERT MUSHROOM GROWER seeks! position with firm in Eastern States, Ne» England preferred. Can also handle cuj cumbers, tomatoes and other vegetablerf^ under glass. Apply C. 100. care HORTlJ CULTURE. Boston. Horticultural Books For Sale by HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. Chrysanthemom Manual. Elmer D Smith fO.BO The Chryftanthenmin. Herrlnu- ton JO Commercial Carnation Cnltnre. Dick L» Commercial Rose Cnltnre. Holmes LHO Violet Ctiltnre. Galloway 1.10 Greenhouse Constmctloa. Taft.. 1.60 Sweet Peas np to Dat«. Kerr... LM Plant Propasatlon, Ore«nIioa«« and Nursery Practice. Kalna.. 1.W Plant Pruning. Kaina LM Book of Garden Plans. Hamblln. t.OO Landscape Design. Hubbard (.00 The .4rt of Outdoor Rose Grow- ing. Thomas 6.00 The Home Vegetable Garden. Kruhm 1.00 Vegetable Gardening. R. L. Watts 1.7B Parsons on The Rose 1.00 Principles of Floriculture. B. A. White l-T* Foundations of American Grape Culture. Munaon S.OO Plant Materials of Decorative Gardening. Treleage 1.00 Aristocrats of the Garden. Wll- Bon S.OO Bailey's Cyclopedia of Horticul- ture, 6 volumes S8.00 August 24, 1918 Jl 0 R T I C U L T U 1? E Dependable Greenhouse Heating You <'an positively rely on Kroe- schfll Builers to produce an even and steady supply ot lieat. insuring the most perfect growing conditions at all times. Easily installed — burns any kind of fuel. Kroeschell Boilers have a larger proportion ot direct tire surl.icc than any other boiler, and are kn.wn as the quickest hot water heaters and fastest steamers ever designed. Kroeschell Bros. Co., 466 W.Erie St., Chicago 211 KING CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, North Tonawanda. N. Y. GREENHOUSES We Claim Maximum Strength and Minimum Shadow. Investigate BOSTON OFPICB: 113 State Street. NEW YORK OFFICE: 1476 Broadway. SCRANTON, PA., 307 Irving Avenae. Gold Never Loses Its Value— USE jiS" Hwl you My troabla with the MARCH WDH) coming through crack or crevice in the GreentoQsa? ■ I Old English SEMI-LIQUID Glazing Puny j and ELASTIC Will stop the trouble. Put up In 16 pound cans ; 50 and 80 pound buckets. Hammond^s Greenhouse White, tear and looks on either wood or iron Greenhouses. It s In 5, 10. 15, 20, 25 or 30 GaUous HAMMOND'S PAINT AND SLUG SHOT WORKS, A SUPERB PAINT, with 34 years' record to back it up. for w^ar and t stays where you put 11. ■ Bea on, N. Y. :--; )reer'8 Peerlessi Glazing Points For Greenhouses Drive eaiy and true, because both bevels are oo the same ■idc. CiQ't twist and break the elass io 'Irivioe. Galvia* Ized aad will cot rust. No rights or lefts TTie Peerless GlaziDS Point b patented. No others likc^ lu Ordei from your deale^ 01 direct from as. 1000.75c. postpaid. Samples free. HEKBT A. DREES.I 714 ChcBtnot Btreev 9 FhllMl«lpUa. DREER'S FLORIST SPEGULTIES New Braad New Style •RIVBRTON" HOSE Furnished in lengths up to 500 h. without seam or jomt. Thi HOSE fir tlii FLORIST Ji-inch, per ft. ,19 c. Reel of 500 ft. " iSKc. aRccls, ioooft. " 18 c. %-itich, *' 16 c. Reels, 500 ft., •• isJ^c. Couplings furnished with, out charge HENRY A. DREER 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Difficult and rejected cases spe- cially solicited. No misleading in- ducements made to secure business. Oyer 30 years' actlye practice. Ex- perienced personal. conscientious seryice. Write ("or terms. Address SIGGERS & SIGGERS PATENT LAWYERS Bo3C 9, National Union ISuililinjr Washington, n. C. Uttle Ads. That Bring Big Returns Little .\l>iirolepiH eleRiintisHiniaand elegantisHima Compaeta, (i-incli, TGc. each; S-incli, ,$l.r>» eale get them Iieforo the severe weather sets in. There is not mucli prospects for beter P^xpress Comlitious than we liad last winter, anil you are going to want Geraniums next spring. They can be carried over cool during the winter. 40 degress is all right. We have several hundred thousand ready to ship. Our collection is the most complete in the country, including Zonal, Ivy leaved and Scented, in good varieties. For immediate sliipment on orders booked now : 2-in $2.50 per 101), $22.60 per 1000 3-in 3.50 per 100, 30.00 per 1000 H.ARDY ENGLISH IVT, COLEUS, SW.4INSON.\ AND FUCHSIA 3-in $3.00 per 100 BRILLIANCY COLEUS, These maiie fine Chlrstmas plants. 2-in $3.00 per 100 3-in $4.00 per 100 .Send for Cataloi; Cash with Order WHITE MARSH. MASriANO R. VIRCiENT, JR., & SONS CO., What Is That Plant? A difficult question to an.wer uaually unless flowers are present, because the ordinary Manuals make use of flower and fruit characters. It may be answered easily for over 1000 trees and shrubs. Including those most commonly planted In the eastern States and In northern Europe, from foliage only, by aid of the 200-page book, "Plant Ma- terials of Decorative Gardening," by William Trelease, convenient for hand- ling and of a size to fit the pocket, which may be had of the HORTICUL- TURE PUBLISHING CO., for »1,00— postpaid. ORCHIDS We grow and sell nothing but ORCHIDS. If you are in the market for this class of plants we respectfully solicit your inquiries and orders. Special lists on application. LAGER & HURRELL, Summit, N.J. Mors^sl-i^^ BreincJ Bamb^^ Can^s For itaklnc lllie. and other aowen. Beady for Immediate lUpment from our warehonse. Bound Brook, N. J. 5/e feet. Natural $1.00 per bale 1000 5/6 •' " 15,«0 " 2000 8 " " It.OO " 1000 5 •' Oreen 10.00 " 1000 s " " It.OO " «000 RALPH M. WARD & CO., The Lily House, 25 Murray St., New York^N. Y- r-x FROM COLD STORAGE |*^c| LIL. GIGANTEUM, 7-9. LILY OF THE VALLEY ^--*Q"-"^^ P-OR CHAS. SCHWAKE & CO., 90-92 W. Broadway, New York Page Albany Cut Flower Ek 230 Allen, J. K 231 American Bulb Co 21G Anderson, S. A. ..227 Aphine Mfg. Co. .235 Barrows, H. H...2U Bayersdorfer, H. Co 230 Bay State Nur- series 214 Bobbink & At- kins 222 Bolgiano & Son.. 210 Boston Floral Supply Co 22S Breck, J. & Sons. 210 llreitmeyers, J. Sons 226 Budlong, J. A... 228 I'.uiiyarrt, A. T.. .220 Burnett Bros 21(1 Burpee, W. A. & Co 21(i Clarkes. D. Sons.22G Cooke. Geo. H. ..22tJ Carter's Tested Seeds, Ine 223 Champion & Co., J. N 227 I Page C h i 1 d s, John Lewis 222 Conard & Jones Co 222 Cowee, W. J.... 230 Cottage Gardens Nurseries 214 nards 226 Di-eer, H. A 214-235-236 Dunlop, John H.227 Dysart, E 228 Edwards Folding Box Co 228 Esler, J. G 235 Eyres 227 Farquhar, R. & J. Co 216 Florists' Tel. Ue- liverv Asso....225 Ford. M. C 230 Ford. W. P 230 Fottler, Fiske, Kawson Co 223 Froment, H. E..230 Galvin, Thos. F.227 Gasser Co., J. M.227 Graham & Son. A 227 OVER Page Gude Bros. Co.. 226 Hail Association. 235 Hammond's Paint & Slug Shot Works 235 Hart, Geo. B 228 Hart & Vick 216 Hews & Co., A. H 234 Hill Co., E. G...228 Hill, D. Nursery Co 214 Holland Nur- series 222 Holm & Olson.. 227 Hotel Cumber- land 233 Irwin, R. J. .216 Johnston Bros. ..226 Kasting, W. F. Co 228 Keller Sons, J. B.227 Kelway & Son.. 210 Kervan Co 230 King Construc- tion Co 236 Kiioble Bros 227 Kottmiller 226 Kroeschell Bros.. 236 Kuebler, W. II.. 230 Page Lager & Hurrell.215 Lange, H. F. A.. 227 Lemon Oil Co... 235 Leonard Seed Co.210 Ligglt, C. U 214 McConnell, Alex. 220 McHntchison & Co 214-223 Marshall, W. E. & Co 216 Meehan, Chas. E.228 Metropolitan Ma- terial Co 230 Michell, H. F. Co.216 M i c h i gan Cut- Flower Ex 228 Miller, A. L 214 Murray, Samuel. 226 Nicotine Mfg. Co.235 N lessen, Leo Co. 228 Ouwerkerk, P.... 2-22 Palmer, W. J. & Son 227 Park Floral Co.. 227 Parshelskv Bros. 235 Penn the Florist.22« Pennock, S. S. Co 229-231 I Page Pierce Co., F. 0.235 Pierson, A. N..,214 Pierson, F. R...214 Pulverized Ma- nure Co 235 Randall's Flower Shop 227 Reed & Keller... 230 Reidel & Meyer. 230 Reid. Bdw 228 Robinson, Henry M. Co 230 Robinson, H. M. ,& Co 228 Roehrs, J. Co.... 222 Roland, Thomas. 227 Rosery, The 226 .Schling. Max 226 Schwake, Chas. Co 215 Sekenaer, Adam. 226 Sheridan, W. F. .230 Siebreoht, Geo. C.230 Siggers & Sig- gers 235 Skidelsky, S. S. & Co 216 Smith, Elmer D..214 Smith, Geo. N...214 Smith, P. J 230 Page Smith, W. & T. Nursery Co 222 Smith & Fetters. 227 Smyth, Wm. J.. 227 Stearns Lumber Co., A. T 230 Stimson, H. R...233 Stumpp, G. E. M.2'20 Sturapp & Walter Co 223 Tborburn, J. M. & Co 223 Totty, Chas. II.. 211 United Cut Flow- er Co 230 Vincent, R.. Jr., & Sons Co 215 Wants, For Sale. etc 234 Warburton 227 Weber. F. C 2'_>7 Woodruff, S. U. & Sons 216 Young, A. L '230 Young. John 2:10 Young & Nugent226 Zech & Maun '228 BOOM YOUR BUSINESS by adverlhing your goods in the Hoitticukwce Publicity among the kind of readers reached by this paper is THE SORT OF PUBLI- CITY THAT PAYS. 21G HORTICULTURE August 31, 1918 MICHELL'S NEW CROP FLOWER SEED CYCLAMEN SEED Distinctive (iiant Strain 100 1000 Seeds Seeds Duke of tontlauglit, Ci'im- son $1-85 $10.00 Excelsior, White witli Eye. 1.25 10.00 (iranditlora Alba, White. . . 1.2S 10.00 Princess ot Wales, I'ink... 1.25 10.00 Sabnon Queen. Salmon Pink 1.50 12.00 St. George, delicate S.ilmon ; foliage marbled l.SO 12.00 Mixed Colors 1.00 9.00 PANSY SEED Micbell'8 Giant Exhibition, Mixed. A t^iaiit strain, which for size of Idoom. heavy texture and varied colors and shades cannot be surpassed. Half tr. pkt„ 30c.; 50c. per tr. pkt. ; % oz., $1.25; $2.00 per Vi oz. ; per oz., $7.00. Also Giant Prize and Regular Strains of Pansies in separate colors. HE.\DQt'AKTERS FOR ASPARAGUS PLUMOSOS NANUS 1,000 S^-eds, $3.00 5,000 Seeds, 13.75 lO.UMO Seeds, $25.00 35.000 Seeds. 56.25 Also all other seasonable Seeds, Bulbs and Supplies Send for New Wholesale Price JL.ist if you liaven't a copy MICHELL'S SEED HOUSE 518 Market St., Philadelphia Lilium Candidum Amaryllis, Callas Cold Storage Lilies Write u» for price AMERICAN BULB GO. 17» W. W»bMh Are. OHIOAQO, HXu 106 West 28th St., NEW YORK CHOICE FLORISTS' FLOWER SEEDS Asparagus Plumosus Nanus — 1000 seeds, $3.60; 5O0O Seeds, $15.00. Asparagus Sprengeri — 1000 Seeds, $1.00. Salvia Bonfire — % oz., 50c.; 1 oz., $2.00. Salvia Zurich — Vs oz., 75c.; 1 oz., $4.00. Stocks Beauty of Nice, 75%, Double Flowers — Shell Pink, Bright Fink, Purple, White — Tr. Pkt., $1.00; Vi oz., $2.00; 1 oz., $5.00. Saapdragon, Petunias, Verbenas, etc. SEND FOR CATALOGUE. Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA. BLUE LIST OF WHOLESALE PRICES MAILED ONLY TO THOSE WHO PLANT FOR PROFIT Cyclamen Seed-Giant Strain Salmon King, Whit... lirigbt Pink, Bright Red, Delicate Pink, .f'.I.OO per lOOO. Supberb Red and Delicate Salmon (Prize Medal WiTiners), .'?17.."iO per 1000. S. S. SKIDELSKY & CO. 1004 Lincoln Bldg., PHILADELPHIA, PA. BURNErF BROTHERS Importers and Growers of SEEDS, BULBS, PLANTS, &c. ^ 98 Chambers Street, New York SEEDS FOR SUMMER SOWING ANTIRRHINUM Giant White, Giant Yellow, Giant Red, 1-4 oz. SOc CALENDULA Orange King, Lemon Queen, per oz. 40c LARKSPUR INVINCIBLE Rosy-scarlet, 1-4 oz. 30c Pink, 1-4 oz. 20c White, 1-4 oz, 20c STOCK GIANT TEN WEEK White, Pink, Light Blue, Dark Blue, 1-8 oz. 85c MIGNONETTE Farquhar's Universal, 1-16 oz. $2.00; 1-8 oz. $4.00 R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., "jjl's's?' 1-EOIMAIRD'S SEIEIDS and SEED SE RVICE FOR SALE BY LEONARD SEED COMPANY, Chicago, III. CH.VRLES H. VUK GEORGE B. HART PRIMULA MALACOIDES (Towendsi) IMPROVED TYPE Transplanted Seedlings $3.00 per 100; $23.00 per 1000 HART&VIGK,lnc. 55 Stone St., Rochester, N. Y. FREESIA PURITY New t'rop Now on Hand. NEW CROP PERENNIAL FLOWER SEEDS JOSEPH BRECK & SONS' CORP. 47-54 North Market St., Boston, M.iss. GARDEN SEED BEET. CARROT, PARSNIP, RADISH .lud GARDEN PEA SEED in variety; also othor Items ot 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 Der St.. NEW YORK and ORANGE, CONN. KELWAY S SON SPECIALIZE IN SEEDS (personally selected strains) WHOLESALE ONLY Write for Special Prices, Spot or Forward Only Address, LANGPORT, Eng. W. E. MARSHALL & CO. SEEDS, PLANTS AND BULBS Horticultural Sundries 166 W. 23rd St., NEW YORK J. BOLGIAND & SON Careful Seed Growers and Seed Distribu- tors for One Hundred Years WRITE FOR OUR 1918 SPECIAL CATALOGUE To Market Gardeners and Zlorlats Pratt and Light Sts., BALTIMORE, MD. August 31, 1918 HORTICULTUEE 217 Rose Growing Under Glass Mulching Among tlie earlier jjlanted houses will be found benches that will need a light mulch to protect the roots and keep thcn> from drying out too rapidly on these bright days. Use real old cow manure, as this will make fine protection at the same time it will not be too rich to apply during the still warm weather. Use little if any soil w ith the manure il this is decayed at all, for it will be a nuisance later on when the dark weather comes. Water the benches well with clear water and then apply a slight dusting of bonemeal after which the benches are ready for thei manure. If this had been turned over as much as it sho'.ild it ought to be pretty well broken up, frc' from any big lumps. Apply just enough to cover the surface. If a large amount is applied the plants will never be able to take care of it, and a large part cf it will l)e wasted. It would also tend to keep the lienches much too wet. The Steam Boilers Katydids have been singing the last two or three weeks and chilly nights are alr^-ady here, and these will soon turn to frosty nights and that means steam. We have always advised having everything in A Xo. 1 shape from grates to covering on steam mains, and this will count more this year than any year, for unless everything is in first class shape, coal will be wasted, and this will not only be money our of the grower's pocket but will Ije against the duty to the country these war times as well. See that the grates are what they should be, that the chimney is light and all dampers work properly. See that all is right and then the fire can be started when needed, which will be as soon as the houses drop to 60 nights. A pipe of steam will then be necessary, so that plenty of air can be carried without chilling the plants. Keep plenty of air on all the time and never close the houses down tight except two or three hours when fumigating. The plants must have air if they are to thrive and pay for their keep so ventilate freely even if it takes a little heat. We are bound to get a rainy or damp cold day now almost any time and this is the kind of weather that will start mildew- and spot unless heat is turned on and ventila- tion open enough to admit plenty of fresh air. Get your allotment of coal into the bins, and by all means screen all ashes if you burn the larger sizes of coal. The sereeninirs will make an excellent fuel when a slow fire is needed or, mild nights. Also for banking. Lime Lime should be used freely after each watering or syringing, also on wet rainy days. Apply it with a good pair of bellows the last thing at night, about sunset if possible as it is then that moisture begins to condense and it is this moisture that causes a lot of mischief ^,— - CONDUCTED CONDUCTED BY 0 *- . *^ Questions by our readers in Une with any of the topics pre- sented on this page wlU be cordially received and promptly answered by Sir. Ruzicka. Such communications should invariably be addressed to the office of HORTICULTURE. among the roses. Blow the lime so that it will arise among the plants and will not blow across the bench into the walk on tlu: other side. It is among the plants that it is needed. Use dry air slacked lime, or hy- drated lime. Th 're has been difficulty to get lime at times and it would be well for growers to have their supply laid in as it may be impossible to get it later when transportation gets more congested. Pruning Back Plants If this work i.-- not already done, it should be attended to as soon as is possible. After drying otf properly cut and prune the taps so as to leave a good eyo or two on every branch, and cut out all weak or blind wood. After that water the plants well and keep them well sprayed until they start. It is best not to mulch at once, waiting tintil the plants are ready to start their second growth, l^y this method there will be very few plants lost, and there is no danger whatever of their suffering from o\ei-watering. When finally the mulch is applied the plants are in a fit condition to take it and use it. If the plants were cared for at all before they were dried off and dried off properly there should he enough energy in tlie sap, and enough food stored away among the roots to start the plants off in first class shape. Keep then-, well sprayed on clear days and especially on hot dpys, when they will take a quick spray- ing every twenty minutes in well-drained houses. Spray very quickly so as not to have the benches s-..ggy with water. As socn as growth starts the sprays can b& gradually omitted until the plants are in full leaf when only regular syringings should be given. We have given up using any soil with the manure applied as mulch, and it seems to do very well. Also remove only the loose soil on top of the benches when clearing for the mulch. Said clearing should be done as soon as the plants are cut down. When plants are growing only in three inches ol soil it is not easy to remove much without seriously int'jrfering with the roots. This should be avoided as the roots contain all the sap, and the more roots lost the less energy will the plants have. When plants have to be transplanted they should he- watered before lifting so as to avoid breaking the roots. Then in planting spread the roots out well and never bunch them. To firm w'e know of nothing better than letting a man witii nice big broad feet get right ou the bench and just tiamp the soil all down with his feet. We have firmed bcjiches with a brick but this requires experienced helji. Xeedless to say, tramping should he- done right after jilanting before the benches are watered. After the bench dries out a least bit go over it at once and riili the surface of the soil over slightly to loosen it up. I'o not go deep, and do no: use scratchers of any j:mk1 except the fingers. Xewly trans- planted plants will have to be watered carefully, and only around the ]dant until the plants are well started. Too much water \v-ill kill them quicker than keeping them too dry. 218 HORTICULTURE August 31, 1918 horticulturb: VOL. XXVIII AUGUST 31, 1918 NO. 9 PCBIilSHED WEEKLY BY HOitTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 1^7 Summer Street, Boston, Mass. WM. J. STEWART, Editor and Manager Telephone, Beach 292 ADVERTISING RATES: Per inch, 30 inches to page J1.26 Discount on Contracts for consecutire insertions, as follows : One month (4 times), 5 per cent.; three months <13 times), 10 per cent.; six months (26 times), 30 per cent.; one year <53 tunes), SO per cent. Page and iialf page space, not consecntiTe, rates on application. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Year, in adTance, $1.00; To Foreign Countries, $2.00; To Canada, $1.60. 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— Fordhook Hybrid Gladiolus ROSE GROWING UNDER GLASS— Mulching— The Steam Boilers — Lime — Pruning Back Plants — Arthur C. Ruzickai 217 SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS— Closing Hours at St. Louis — Report of Publicity Finance Committee — Report of the National Flower Show Committee — Members of S. A. F. in Front of Moolah Temple, Illustration — Report of School Garden Committee — Report of the Committee on Memorial to the Late William R. Smith— Report of the Convention Garden Committee — Report of Committee on President's Address — Memorial Resolutions — Final Resolutions — Report of Judges on Trade Exhibition — National Pub- licity Campaign— Ladies' S. A. F 219-225 OF INTEREST TO RETAIL FLORISTS: Flowers bv Telegraph 226 FLOWER MARKET REPORTS: Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, New York. Philadelphia 229 Rochester, St. Louis. Washington 231 OBITUARY — Joseph Haddleton — Richard Higgins — Edwin A. Seidewitz 231 LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS: Cleveland, Pittsburgh. St. Louis, Washington, Boston 232 THE COAL SITUATION 232 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES— American Gladiolus Society — Canadian Horticultural Society — N. Y. Federation of Horticultural Societies 233-234 MISCELLANEOUS: Outdoor Arts Company 227 Visitors' Register 231 We learn that the leading hulh-growers Holland bulb of Holland have shipped their orders situation to customers in this country, by vray of London. It seems that the Holland- America line, the usual carrier, was unwilling to risk the sailing of one or two of their steamers as had been looked for by the growers, and as they had given their patrons here to e.xpect, when orders were placed, and that their only hope of malcing shipment was via Eng- land. This ronte is likely to prove much more expen- sive than by direct steamer from Eotterdam to New York and there is also the question of delay in trans- shipment and of deterioration of the bnlbs meanwhile. If the importers are fortunate enongh to escape such delay, the bulk of the bullis sIkuiM arrive here early in Septemlier. In traveling through the country Better cultivation one is struck by the greatly im- proved appearance of fields and crops over the condition of the same prior to war. Strange as it may seem and notwithstanding the higher cost of labor, the farmer is tilling his fields better, and raising better crops, especially in the eastern states, thao ever he did before. The reason is not hard to find — he never before got so high prices for his products — and he is straining every nerve to make the most of the present abnormally high market, and this in spite of tlfe scarcity of labor, high wages, and fifty per cent or more increase in cost of fertilizers, tools and other sup- plies. The present situation of the florist corresponds very closely to what the farmer has been through. It will be interesting to see how the florist meets his diffi- culties. We have been following with keen interest Progress all that transpired at the St. Louis gather- ing last week and are well satisfied that it will rank high in the annals of the society as a mile- stone of progress on the road to a higher plane in the business world of the future for all departments of com- mercial horticulture. It was, as we expected, a very serious minded convention and it set good fruit. Mat- ters of vital interest to the trade were continuously under consideration and earnestly discussed and as those in attendance were there for that very purpose, rather than recreation, all the sessions were consequently well attended and every discussion followed with close atten- tion. It has been said that in the future, co-operation and not competition will be the slogan but that is so only in a very limited and .personal .sense. If the stability, dignity and material prosperity of the floral industries are to l)e conserved and advanced, competition will have to be, in the new conditions that will follow the end of the war, of the keenest and most aggressive char- acter. Competition, be it understood, not among our- selves in individual antagonism, but in defensive and offensive rivalry and struggle with other industries to secure and maintain the lead in efficiency and popular support. Without in the least underestimating the many other important issues of the convention we must give due recognition for notable advancement in the aforementioned direction, to the F. T. D. section of the S. A. F. We cannot but express admiration for the splendid spirit of shoukler-to-shoulder progressiveness displayed. The F. T. D. section is very much alive and their zeal from their level-headed and never-tiring president and their indomitable industrious secretary right down through the membership, speaks volumes for the character and importance of their vocation in the days to come. The retail florist trade has just awakened to its own streng-fli, and having now, like Gen. Foch. as.sumed the aggressive in its own behalf, nobody can predict to what length it may go. Secretary Pochelon's announcement this -week, on page 225 is an assur- ance of what we may expect in the way of ]iro]v aganda in the weeks that intervene between now niid the October mooting in Clevelaftd. The generous ollVr of .$•")!). 00 should incite to a lively com]ietition and tlio free country-wide jiublicity for the lucky winner will bo woi'th iiinnv times .$.")0.00. August 31, 1918 HORTICULTURE 219 SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS Closing Hours at St» Louis The visit to Shaw's Garden ou Thursday, 22nd in the evening was a very enjoyable one. The trip through the garden, the splendid refreshments furnished and last but not least the presentation to the retiring president Charles H. Totty, were long to be re- membered. A splendid speech was delivered by President-elect J. Fred Ammann in presenting the same and the remarks in thanks by the retiring president were very touching. A vote of thanl;s was tendered to Dr. George T. Moore for his splendid reception of the members at the garden. Friday, the last day, was spent In an automobile ride visiting the An- heuser-Busch Brev^'ery, Forest Park, and ended with a banquet at the Cen- tury Boat Club. All the visitors were loud in their praise of the hospitality of the St. Louis Florists Club. All along the route of the automobile pa- rade were the traffic police holding gladioli in their hands directing the traffic. REPORT OF THE PUBLICITY FI- NANCE COMMITTEE By George Asmus At the Convention of our Society in New York last August, all doubt was removed as to whether this Society could launch and maintain a campaign for publicity for flowers. The en- thusiasm provoked by Mr. Therkild- son's report as chairman of the Public- ity Committee was sufficient to ca'Ty the campaign to a starting point, and his motion that a special committee be created to guarantee the financing of the campaign for the Sociely, to work in co-operation with the Publicity Committee, that committee being em- powered to act upon the authoriza- tion of this special committee, was carried unanimously. It was ordered that this special com- mittee should have in charge the work of raising the fund, soliciting subscrip- tions, and also should make the nec- essary appropriations upon the recom- mendations of the Publicity Committee after being approved by the special committee. The Special Committee referred to has been known as the Publicity Fi- nance Committee, and I have the hon- or to be its chairman. The Convention voted a subscription of $5,ono, and other subscriptions, amounting to $6,320 (approximately) were made from the floor, the major- ity of these subscriptions to be paid annually for periods of four and flve years. At a meeting of the Florists' Telegrapli Delivery Association held in Detroit, October 2 and 3. the amount of $1,500 was subscribed from their treasur.y fund, and in addition the or- ganization voted the returns to our Society of $1,000 which the Society had donated to it for publicity pur- poses, making $2,500 in all. S. A. F. President Kerr was present at this meeting, and, by invitation of the chair, made an appeal for subscrip- tions, the result being a very consider- able addition to the fund through in- dividual subscriptions, the amount approximating something like $4,000. On December 7 last, our committee sat in joint session with the Publicity Committee, the result of their delib- erations being the engagement of the P. F. O'Keefe Advertising Agency of Boston to prepare and place a series of advertisments in certain national magazines, according to a specifica- tion prepared by the Agency and ap- proved by the Committees. This ad- vertising entailed a cost, altogether, of $16,854.34, irrespective of the cost of drawings, plates and the other neces- sary items for the production of ad- vertisments possessing good drawing power. At this meeting also, the es- tablishment of our Promotion Bureau, in charge of Secretary Young was de- cided upon, which Bureau was needed to take care of the executive and aux- iliary work attached to the campaign. On March 16 another joint meeting of the committee was held at the So- ciety's administration office in New York, when the details of the cam- paign were thoroughly discussed. From the efforts of sub-committees, which this committee had appointed to take charge of the collection of subscrip- tions locally in various territories, and through a series of broadsides which had been mailed out by the O'Keefe Advertising Agency, as well as through a vast amount of correspondence on the part of our Promotion Bureau, there was available at this time a sub- scription fund amounting to $30,244. Your chairman pointed out at the meeting that practically two-thirds of this amount was secured by personal solicitation and other means, without the aid of literature, and therefore that we 'Should consider sending .nut a traveling representative who should make a tour of the country in an effort to complete the fund through personal solicitations, the expense of such a tour amounting to probably from $12 to $15 per day, an outlay not greatly out of proportion to the cost of pro- ducing and mailing literature. This recommendation, approved by your committee, was concurred in by the Publicity Committee, so that its adoption was unanimous. Secretary Young was considered to be the best representative available to make such a trip, and, being consulted in the matter, agreed to take the trip. The results of this trip as far as sub- scriptions are concerned, have been made public weekly in the trade pa- pers, but the direct results in the in- terests of the Society it is my privi- lege to announce In this report. It was after a test made in the city of Chicago, where I blocked off six- teen florists, irrespective of their size, nationality or kind of business they are doing, and made a personal visit to them and explained the project In detail, and came away with fifteen subscriptions. I felt convinced that this plan was the only one that would give us the desired results, and also put a stamp of fairness upon this cam- paign. Up to this time we had ap- proximately 675 individual subscrlb- tions to the fund. This, in my esti- mation, was approximately between four and five per cent of the florists or those in the allied trades who ought to subscribe. Then again, it did not seem fair to me that the big-hearted and broad- thinking men of the trade who always respond for the good of horticulture should shoulder the bulk of the ex- pense of this campaign, which right- fully belong to everyone connected with the trade. The secretary's report of what he had accomplished on this trip shows that this was being rapidly offset by the results obtained. The subscrip- tion secured from florists in towns visited ranged anywhere from 75 to 90 per cent of those engaged in the trade. The cost relative to the amount secured, it expenses are as proven by the trip, on an average of from $10 to $15 per day, we have but to secure subscription for $15 for four years and we will come out considerably to the good. The results have been that in some instances we have received subscrip- tions amounting to as high as $400 or $500 in one day, which multiplied by four, amounts to about $2,000 for a day's work. Take the state of California for in- stance. Although committees had been appointed by myself throughout the state and literature had been mailed, including broadsides of all kinds and appeals had been made through the trade press, yet there was practically no response. The results of the secretary's trip through the state of California was in securing subscriptions for the fund, totalling about $800 per year, and multiplied by four, makes $3,200; this is in addi- tion 6o the new members secured by him and the good will and friendly feeling made toward the society by this personal visit of an executive of the organization, are results that the society will receive the beneflt of for a great many years. There undoubtedly will be criti- 220 HORTICULTURE August 31, 1918 clsms made and perhaps rightfully so, yet it should be remembered tliat the publicity campaign for flowers is entirely new and experience will have to be had before the organization is perfected to carry on the work. It also should be remembered that this work will not have to be made every year as in most, cases the subscrip- tions obtained are for four years' du- ration. There are a number of states in the Union, not yet visited by the secretary where similar conditions ex- ist as in California and when we are through, I feel sure that we will have well over $50,000 subscribed to our fund. It is at this time I wish to call the convention's attention to the fact that there will be a decrease in the pro- duction of flowers the coming year, it the government's demand for a 50 per cent less use of fuel is observed and in most instances I think it is. Of course, there are a number of growers who are arranging to grow crops that will not need so much fuel and others who will run until after the holidays and let down and start up early In the spring, but if there is going to be a limited supply of flowers which the demand will be far in excess of, how about the publicity campaign? Shall we continue to use the cam- paign during the winter months when the scarcity will be most severe or shall we start out in the early spring and launch a very heavy campaign? These are all things to be considered and hope that the convention will en- ter into discussion that will help your committee in this important work. I believe that the results obtained last year by the publicity campaign to be far beyond our expectations and I could not be in favor of suspending entirely, the "Say it with Flowers" campaign. I am in favor of continu- ing the campaign, perhaps using some of our funds this late fall and going lightly through the months when flowers are very scarce and opening up an early spring campaign with big ads. when undoubtedly there will be a bigger supply of flowers. I wish to call your attention to the slogan which was adopted by our com- mittees, and that is "Say it with Flow- ers." This has been criticised by ad- vertising men all over the country and has stood the test. It has met with universal approval of all florists in the trade and is being used quite freely, but not enough. We have in connection with the Promotion Bureau, signs, stickers, and other printed matter which is on ex- hibition in the hall now, and I sincere- ly hope that the florists throughout the country will realize the importance of tieing up with the National Cam- paign and advertise still by displaying and using the signs, etc., which the Promotion Bureau has to supply them with at a cost price. To those who have subscribed to this fund and to the committeemen who have helped in this gigantic task of securing this vast sum of money at so critical a time in our business, I wish to extend my sincere thanks. On June 22, your chairman, with Chairman Penn of the Publicity Com- mittee, President Totty and Secretary Young, met by arrangement in con- ference in Buffalo. The work of the campaign was at this time fully discussed. It was considered in- advisable to summon the complete committee for this meeting, owing to the great mileage expense to be in- curred thereby. Plans for this work of the immediate future were outlined, but definite action was deferred until such time as a general meeting of the committees could be arranged. Sec- retary Young reported upon the suc- cess so far met with in his visiting tour, and was instructed to continue the same until further instructed. S. A. Anderson of BulTalo, a local mem- ber of the Publicity Committee, was present at this meeting, as also was W. J. Palmer, by invitation. Now, as regards the society's share in the results of this trip, the secre- tary reports the acquisition of 250 new members, which at the initiation rate of $5 makes a first year total of $1,250. The expense of the trip has proved to be lower than was anticipated at the start, it being reported by the sec- retary at an average approximately of $10.00 per day, covering a period of 65 days, and including charges of all kinds, either in respect of main- tenance or travel.' W'itli these results before your com- mittee, the question arises whether or not the society, in view of the direct benefit received through this impor- tant addition to its membership and income, should not bear a reasonable proportion of the expenses of the trip. Your committee believes it should, and therefore recommends that the society appropriate to the campaign fund a sum equivalent of fifty per cent, of the secretary's expense bill. It is the opinion of your committee that the secretary should be asked to continue his work in the direction of personal appeal, the good results which materialize from it, both in the interests of our Publicity Campaign and the society, more than warranting the expense, and being vastly in ex- cess of results obtained or possible through appeals by mail, which when everything is considered, entail a cost fully as great. As to our Promotion Bureau, your committee endorses the report of the secretary covering the work of that department of our campaign. This work has been done under the full supervision and advisement of your committee as far as its relation to the expenditure of funds had been con- cerned. All liabilities for considera- tion and approval, the appropriations necessary to cover same being made before any of such liabilities have been incurred. The bills of expense in regard to them have first been sub- mitted to Chairman Penn of the Pub- licity Committee for his approval and O. K., and subsequently to myself, as chairman of your Publicity Finance Committee, for audit and approval, then again to our president and sec- retary before passing to our treasurer for payment. Your committee has constantly had before it a precise ac- count of the funds in hand for dis- posal, and has endeavored, to the best of Its ability, to keep a balance be- tween resources and expenditures, as explained and set out in the secreta- ry's report covering the executive por- tion of our work. Up to the time of preparing this re- port, our fund, from all sources, has reached $44,000. We are yet $6,000 short of our required $50,000, but your committee believes that this amount will be reached in ample time to allow of the continuance of the campaign as planned and now in progress. REPORT OF THE NATIONAL FLOWER SHOW COMMITTEE. By George Asmus. The report I am submitting to the convention today is quite different August 31, 1918 HORTICULTURE 221 from that of which I expected to sub- mit when I last reported to the society in New York last August. At that time, our committee was fairly well satisfied with all conditions pertaining to what we expected would be a suc- cessful Fifth National Flower Show. You all know that to carry out and exploit properly a National Flower Show it is necessary to start two or three years in advance. Following this custom, we arranged for the leas- ing of property adjoining this beauti- ful building at which we are now in convention for the erection of a tem- porary building which would take care of the plant exhibits. It was the idea of our committee, if possible, to have various depart- ments that go to make up a National Flower Show, separated, having sup- plies and accessories in one part; the cut flowers and decorative novelties, and displays by retail men in another part, and the beautiful rose gardens and exhibits of plants in another part. Those in attendance at this conven- tion can see how well the plans were laid, to carry and effect this plan. The location of this building being in the center of the most beautiful residen- tial part of St. Louis, and practically in the center of the city and adjacent to three of the most prominent car lines, and being on the principal boule- vard drive, we thought we were espe- cially fortunate in the location. Our committee also felt confident that we need have no worry about attend- ance, because our merchandise is one that at all times appeals to the public, but particularly so at the present time when the nation needs something to cheer them and their thoughts. This was proven by the attendance at the spring show in New York City. However, circumstances developed rapidly that made the prospects of the exhibition look very dubious, first the government's order to cut down on the use of fuel In our greenhouse plants. This was followed up by the trade do- ing all they could to meet that demand of our government and the result being that the exhibition plants were the first to be "tabooed," and then all of the large, private greenhouses owned by wealthy men were closed and the exhibits from them were lost. And then the freight and express conditions loomed up in such a dis- couraging manner as to render it al- most impossible to figure on getting exhibits through to the exhibition in good condition or on time. It was with much reluctance that our committee met and decided for the best interests of all, we must abandon the show during the war period and while we felt that the financial obli- gations we had assumed in the monies that was spent would be a total loss, we felt that the members of the so- ciety and guarantors would feel better towards the position we took, than had we tried to go through with a National Flower show that was not national and not in keeping with the intentions of these wonderful exhi- bitions, such as we have had in the past. It is to such men as C. W. Ward who was striving so hard to prove to the trade in this country that we can pro- duce in our beautiful climates a great many of the plants and bulbs we have been exporting from foreign countries, and at a considerable expense to his company, they had a large exhibit of plants which were being grown for the contemplated exhibition. I know of a number of other large growers, pri- vate greenhouses and state experi- mental greenhouses that were also preparing to display. It is to these that our committee wishes to offer thanks for their support, and I wish also to mention at this time, the loy- alty of the local florists and allied tradesmen, who had rallied to the support of our committee to such an extent as we have never known before in any other city. We have every reason to think that in normal times St. Louis would be an ideal place for a National Flower Show and it is my sincere hope that I will live to see the day that St. Louis has a National Flower Show, if not the next one. It was a beautiful dream that our committee had and those of you in at- tendance will look out at the wonder- ful piece of property next to this building and realize what it would have been to see the sunken gardens, rose gardens, tropical plant gardens, all with natural sod and beautifully laid out walks with every necessity for the watering and care that the plants would have in any greenhouse. I do not wish to forget to mention the support given us and promised for the exhibition by the Missouri Botan- ical Gardens; Dr. Moore and his staff had promised us their support and this meant very much to our commit- tee and those of you who will or have visited this wonderful institution can realize what an asset it would be to a National Flower Show. I will not trouble the convention at this time by reading off items of ex- pense that were incurred by the ad- vance work for the show, but I will state that the sum of money that was expended which we must figure as being a loss was $5,423.28. I believe that the city of St. Louis might have received some benefit through the publicity given the show and I feel sure that it is better to have wasted a few thousand dollars than to take a chance and make it a failure of what has always been a success in the his- tory of our society. Then, too, I know that the members of our society are patriotic to the highest degree and the government's wishes are first in all matters. There- fore, our society had no alternative but to do as all the country is doing at present — put aside every thought but the one, that is to WIN THE WAR. REPORT OF SCHOOL GARDEN COMMITTEE, 1918. From correspondence which has come to hand, it would seem as if it would be out of fashion not to en- gage in vegetable raising, but the home cry is, "Well, I want some flow- ers," and there is one thing certain, the love of flowers or the cultivation of flowers will not die out in the United States and Canada. This past year, in many places, has been a try- ing one for florists, but with an at- tention to home and school gardening, the Department of Agriculture at Washington and other Institutions have strongly pushed this work. To every State Department of Education in tile United States, the Society of American Florists has put itself on record, that the florists of the United States are the people whose training fits them to aid in this beneficial work. To every town, village or city where there is a member of the S. 222 HORTICULTURE August 31, 1918 A. F., we have seut the spring call to local school officials, advising atten- tion to this practical work, and the many rejoinders which came scat-- tered from east to west and north to south, show unmistakably the deep rooted interest taken in this work. When Robert Farqiihar brought this work before the society, at its annual convention, in the City of Washing- ton, in 1892, no general interest had been taken, as a work for schools,— but times have changed, and what was not thought of much account, has developed far and wide. With this settled policy of home gardening, which has come to stay, it means local business to those florists who will pay a bit of attention, as far as they can, to furnish plants and seeds for small gardens, and the grower of a small garden is in nearly all cases, an ad- mirer of flowers. To illustrate— for some years past, 1 have received through our congressman, packages of both vegetable and flower seeds, and distributed them annually to our school children, and rarely when a package of vegetable seeds was hand- ed out but what came back the re- quest "Can't we have some flower seeds too." This is actual fact, noted and kept track of. In Quebec, the -Department of Chil- dren's Gardening, under the direction of J. Charles Magnan gives most in- teresting results, with all the havoc of war and stress of work; neverthe; less, do not imagine the faculty for appreciating nice things and beauti- ful things will die out of American character;— far from it. Some letters and cards sent from France by young soldiers in three different cases have mentioned how nice the peasants kept their yards. Florists are a class of tradespeople whose occupation tends to make every town or village where they are located the more desirable as a home town, — and the effort to push the instruc- tion of cultivation among children backs up Nature Study with its broad- ening thought and action and makes of a florist a person to be looked up to. Your committee on School Gar- dening has gone as tar as means per- mitted in pushing the good work, from ocean to ocean, — this is a big coun- try. Benjamin Hammond, Chairman; Michael Barker, Leonard Barron, Ir- win Bertermann, A. J. Loveless. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON MEMORIAL TO THE LATE WILLIAM R. SMITH We have the honor to report that the fund in bank to date for the pro- posed William R. Smith Memorial amounts to $1,894.10. The committee regrets to report the death of one of its honored members. Mr. J. A. Valentine, of Denver, Colo., since our last meeting. He was a life- long friend of the late William R. Smith and a member of this com- mittee since its organization and an ardent worker at all times. As time goes on the members of this Society can more an'l more appreciate the splendid work accomplished by the Father of our Charter and the wonder- ful foresight of this noble man, which should inspire more contributions to this memorial fund. Anyone who has Just Arrived CROP 1918 WINTER FLOWERING SWEET PEAS New Zealand Grown THE LARGE FLOWERING WAVED OR SPENCER TYPE We have been very fortunate to secure the entire crop of one of the best growers in New Zealand. New Zealand grown seed has always produced the earliest and best blooms, and seed started in August will produce flowers from Thanksgiving until March; requiring a low temperature, these make an ideal crop for the Florist this year. SCARLET. Always a good seller. FINEST MIXTURE. PINK and WHITE. YARRAWA (true), wings. Write for further particulars .All the best colors. Blanche Ferry type. Bright rose pink with light JULIUS ROEHRS COMPANY RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY not subscribed may send remittance to tlie chairman of the William R. Smith Memorial Committee, Washing- ton, D. C. REPORT OF THE CONVENTION GARDEN COMMITTEE. Gentlemen: — Your Committee on Convention Garden regrets exceed- ingly not to be able to report satisfac- tory progress and results from its earnest efforts to create interest and secure support in the Convention Garden work, both for this and next year's conventions. Plans for a Garden at tliis year's Convention City were abandoned after careful consultation with the St. Louis representatives. As the Con- vention was to be held in the early spring, in connection with the Na- tional Flower Show, it was gener- ally agreed that it would be unwise to attempt any outdoor display and exhibit. When the date for the Con- vention was changed it was too late to prepare plans and solicit exhibits, and the difficulties of transportation were such as to convince all of the futility of such an undertaking, even if the plans and grounds had been pre- pared. For the Detroit Convention of 1919, Let Us Quote You on CALLA ELLIOTTIANA IRIS, LILIUMS, PAEONIES, ETC. For Fall Delivery JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, Inc. Flowerfield, L. I., N.Y. VIBURNUM PLICATUM Also BerberiB Thunberi^ii, Hydrangea Faniculata. AVeigela, Spireas. etc. Ask for complete list of OAK BRAND SHRUBS. The/^ONARD & l-JE-l WEST GROVE ^OKffiSCO. I g| PENN.,U.S.A. Robwl tflt, Fm. Aatolae TVumar, Tlog-PiM. IVe mrt subscribers te tkt Nurserymen' s Fund ftr Market Development When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE BOBBINK & ATKINS NURSERYMEN, FLORISTS, PLANTERS RLTTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY We are subscribers to the Nurserymen's Fund for Market Development, also "Say- It AVitli Flowers" Publicity Campaign. NURSERY STOCK Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, Small Fruits, Clematis, Everg^reens and Roses. Writ.' f.T Trarle List W. i T. SMITH COMPANY, Gefliva, N. T. We are subscribers to the Nurserymen's Fuml for Market Development HOLLAND NURSERIES BBBT HARDT BHODODBNDBOXB, AZAXJIAB, OOXTFBBB, OUEMATU, H. P. B08BS, aesuBS and heb- BACEOCS FI.ANT8. 2IS lini Strut. Kiiliawkiii Kilitls P. 0. Nd I Hobttn. N I P. OUWERKERK, August 31, 1918 HOETICULTURE 223 the Committee secured through its local member, Mr. Philip Breitmeyer, the free use of all the land necessary for as large a garden as it might be possible to secure the necessary plant- ing material for. In April, at the Committee's request, the Secretary sent a circular letter to growers and dealers in all parts of the country, a copy of which is hereto attached, ask- ing for support and information as to the class of plants they wish to ex- hibit and the amount of space re- quired. With that information on hand the Committee intended to pre- pare the necessary plans and allot the required space. The response to the Secretary's letter was most unsatisfac- tory, and the answers received, with very few exceptions, were to the effect that for various reasons no exhibit would be made. It is, therefore, quite evident to your Committee that under the present disturbed general conditions of the country it will be impossible to secure material enough to make a creditable and w'orth-while exhibit, such as a convention garden of our National Society should contain and display. Mr. Breitmeyer has expressed his opinion that it might be possible to secure sufficient planting material of perennials and annuals from the dis- trict within reasonable shipping dis- tance of the Convention City to make a creditable display, if the cost of planting and maintenance were de- frayed from local sources. He has offered to work along those lines. The Committee appreciates this generous offer of assistance, but feels that such a display would not properly repre- sent the spirit of nation-wide profes- sional competition and participation which the Society had in mind- to create and to foster when the Conven- tion Garden idea was worked out and adopted. In view of these facts your Com- mittee wishes to suggest that the De- troit authorities in charge of the ar- rangements for the 1919 Convention be given free hand to arrange for such out-door exhibits and floral dec- orations as they may be able to secure and arrange, and that they be in full and sole charge of the garden so pro- duced and maintained; that the ex- hibits in such garden be judged by judges appointed by the proper au- thorities of the S. A. P. & O. H.: and that the usual awards be made by such judges for the Society. Your Committee feels that the Convention Garden undertaking for future Conventions should by no means be abandoned, and that when normal conditions are again estab- lished after the war the response from the trade in general toward this instructive and progressive work will again manifest itself in such a man- ner as to insure its success as an un- dertaking worthy of the standing of our National Society. Your Secretary a little over a month ago visited the Convention Garden of 1913, still in existence in Minneapolis, and he is able to testify that our National Society, through the creation of that garden built itself a memorial in that city of the North- west which is still greatly appreciated and valued by its citizens. That sim- ilar results can be achieved in the SWEET PEAS Winter flowering Spencer Australian Var- ieties direct from the Originator. FLOWER SEED FOR SUMMER SOWiNG Asparagus Sprengeri, Bellis Perennis, Cal- ceolaria. Calendula, Cineraria, Cyclamen, Gypsophila Gr. Alba, Mignonette, Pansy, Snapdragon. All selected stock. FOTTLER, FISKE, RAWSON CO. The Seed Store 12 and 13 Fanenll HsU Sq., Boaton "Seeds with a Lineage" All Varices Thoroughly tested at our trial grounds, Raynes Park, London, Engleuid. Send for Catalogue CAK TtRS TESTED SEEDS, Inc., commerce BidgTeoItoD, miu. BAMBOO CANE STAKES Per bale Per bale NATURAI,, 6 ft., 2,000 J21.00 6-9 ft., 600 7.0O 9-12 ft., 400 8.60 Prices ex warehouse New York. Terms — Net cash 30 days. McHUTCHISON & CO. 95 Chambers St., New York Freesta Purity MAMMOTH SIZE .\lso 5-8 and ap FKEESIA — refracta alba 5-8 inch. SWEEX WILLIAM — single mixed fine strain, CTCEAJIEN Seed. Finest American grown from the very finest strains. Prices on Application J.M.THORBURN&CO. 53 Barclay Street Through to 54 Park Place NEW YORK CITY future is the sincere and strong belief of the members of the Committee which you have intrusted with this, in their opinion, important work. Respectfully submitted, Theodoee Wirth, Philip BREaTMEYEK, Clabetxce L. Beock. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON PRES- IDENT'S ADDRESS Your committee on President's Ad- dress respectfully report that we be- lieve the address to be of more than ordinary importance, and that the adoption of our recommendations thereon will be beneficial to the Soci- ety and its members. We recommend as follows: That the Society through its Presi- dent appoint committees out of its membership in localities wherever possible to assist the National League for Women's Service, which through its members is striving to cheer the life of the invalid soldier by gifts of beautiful flowers. We wish, further, to concur in the President's remarks upon the unselfish work done for the benefit of our Soci- ety and all members of the profession by the Washington Representative, William F. Gude. who has sacrificed his time to do this work; and there- fore we offer and ask your adoption of the following resolution: Resol\-ed: That the Board of Directors of the S. A. F. & O. H. are empowered to recompense the Wash- ington Representative in their dis- cretion. We think the recommendation of the President to have our membership assist in the beautifying of encamp- ments and barracks throughout the country to be of especial value and importance, so that our cantonments may not have that barren and deso- late appearance that many of them now have, and that measures should be taken to make them more homelike and cheerful thus tending to increase the morale of our soldier boys and send them forth in better fighting trim after having been in their cantonments sometimes for long periods of time while undergoing training; and we be- lieve that if work was done such as has been done at Camp Mills, where shade trees and flowers and ornamen- tal shrubbery have been planted pro- fusely it would be a great and bene- ficial work for our Society to pride it- self upon both now and hereafter; and we therefore recommend that the President of this Society issue an ap- peal to the craft throughout the coun- STUMPP & WALTER CO. Seeds and Bulbs 30-32 Barclay Street NEW YORK CITY 224 HORTICULTURE August 31, 1918 try to assist the various committees whom we recommend that he appoint In every locality where cantonments are located, and urge upon them the necessity of getting active at once so that shruhhery, etc., can be planted this fall. In reference to Trade Acceptances which have been so common for years in foreign countries and are now being endorsed and recommended to be used by the prominent business men and organizations of this country as an emergency collateral which is strongly fostered by our government we recom- mend that the florist trade adopt this method of conserving credits and en- larging the circulating medium thus stimulating soles of our products. In reference to the establishing of a Florists' Bank as recommended by the President, we find that in most cities, and in fact even in the smaller ones there are florists or those en- gaged in some of our allied trades, who are directors or officers of banks, and we believe that they would be able to pass credits, and we do not think it advisable or feasible to have a bank established solely for the flor- ist interest, as the location would have to be too far removed from some of the craft and therefore not of use to the trade in general. We do not, therefore, concur in this recommenda- tion and would recommend that it he •not acted upon. In reference to the establishment of a Society publicity organ, we wish to recommend that such Bulletin be is- sued not oftener than once a month to the society membership, such Bulle- tin to contain a record of the work of the Society and matters of general interest pertaining to our own and our affiliated organizations and to posi- tively carry no paid advertisements; that the expense of such publication can be we believe largely offset by the cutting down of our elaborate book of proceeding which in the past has been unnecessarily voluminous and we believe the same purpose can be better served by retaining in the Secretary's office a full record for ref- erence of the convention proceedings, .but the published matter to be care- fully edited and condensed. We be- lieve, also, that much money can be saved through the elimination of send- ing out by mail of notices and an- nouncements whicli can be included In the Official Bulletin reaching the membership with much less office la- bor and postage expense. Such Official Bulletin would also greatly assist the publicity campaign which cannot wait for yearly volumes but must be con- stantly looked to and kept up to date. Geokge Asmus, A. T. De L.\ M.VRE, E. G. Hill, Committee. MEMORIAL RESOLUTIONS. WnERE.\s it has pleased Almighty God to take from our midst our highly esteemed fellow members, F. C. B.artels, Rocky River. O., Sept. 15. 1917. John A. Valentine (Life), Denver, Colo.. Oct. 15. 1017. Wm. Nilsaon (Life), Woodlawn, New York, Oct. 22, 1917. E. A. Beaven, Evergreen. Ala., Get. 22, 1917. Tlior Zetlitz. Lima, O.. Dec. 1, 1917. Christian Eisele. Pliiladelpliia, Pa., Marcli ], 191S. Josepli Heaeock, Wyncote, Pa., March 18, 1918. J. Harrison Dick, New York, N. Y., March 25, 1918. J. B. McArdle, Greenwich, Conn„ April 29, 191S, John Satterthwalte (Life), Denver, Colo., June 9, 1918. Thos. Thompson, Santa Cruz, Cal., June 13, 1918. J. Van Lindley, Pomona, N. C, June 13, 1918. Wm. H. Evans, Colorado Springs, Colo., July 10, 1918. James Dean (Life), Freeport, L. I., N. Y., July 16, 1918. John Berry, Denver, Colo. It is therefore Resolved, that we, members of the Society of American Florists and Orn- amental Horticulturists, brought to- gether at this, the thirty-fourth annu- al meeting of the society, feel most keenly the heavy loss sustained in the departure of so many of our well be- loved brothers, whose wise counsel and unceasing industry in the best in- terest of the trade remain as enduring monuments to help us ever onward. Their constancy and devotion to the cause of floriculture have been an in- spiration to all of us, their blameless lives a benediction. It is further Resolved, that we extend to their sorrowing relatives our great appreci- ation of their splendid qualities to- gether with our sincere sympathy in their bereavement and that a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to them and entered upon the records of the Society with sketches of their lives and accomplishments. Michael Barker, John G. Esler, J. A. Peterson, Committee. FINAL RESOLUTIONS Whereas: The Society of Amer- ican Florists and Ornamental Horti- culturists is now about to adjourn a most successful and profitable meet- ing held in Thirty-fourth Annual Con- vention in the city of St. Louis, Mo.; and Whereas: The Society has entered upon a new career of usefulness through recognition of a broader con- ception of our duty to the public whom . we serve and to ourselves through co-operation and fraternity; and AVherevs: At this convention the accomplishments of the past year have been fully evidenced by the splendid reports of the Committee on Credits and Collections Bureau, the Finance Publicity Committee, the Com- mittee on Publicity, and the Promo- tion Bureau which not only will bene- fit us as members of this Society but will benefit the entire craft and should enroll them rapidly in our list of mem- bership as all will wish to help this cause; and Wiiere.\s: We realize that the Itolding of this fruitful convention at St. Louis was upon the invitation of of our St. Louis members who have shown by their hospitality that our choice of St. Louis was an excellent one; therefore. Be it resolved: That being now about to depart to our several homes and being mindful of the courtesies and attention sliown here to ourselves. our ladies and guests, we desire tn tender and place upon our permanent records an appreciation of thank?; and grateful recognition of courtesies to the following: His Honor Henry Kiel, Mayor of St. Louis; to the St. Louis Florist Club, its Officers and Committee, for carrying out so well all measures look- ing to our comfort, convenience and pleasure while in session and after our adjournment; to the St. Louis Ladies' Florist Club for special attentions to our ladies, automobile ride, luncheon, reception, etc.; to the St. Louis Park Department for hall decorations and courtesies; to the Missouri Botanical Garden for the reception and lunch- eon; to the officials of Moulah Temple where we have been so handsomely housed: to the management of the Ho- tel Jefferson, and finally, to the daily and technical press for accounts of our proceedings. REPORT OF JUDGES ON TRADE EXHIBIT AT ST. LOUIS. honorable mention. Roht. Craig, Philadelphia, Pa. — A large exhibit of crotons, fancy foliage plants and ferns. Special recognition to be ac- corded the fine display of crotons. J. A, Peterson &. Sons, Cincinnati, O. — Display of specimen Pandanus Veitchii and Asplenium nidus-avis. Also a number of sample begonias. Wertheimer Bros., New York City. — Dis- play of ribbons, chiffons and excellent new novelties. Poehlmann Eros. Co., Chicago, 111. — Dis- play of palms and crotons. Large exhibit of ribbons, chittons, baskets and novelty florists' supplies. Ove Gnatt Co., LaPorte, Ind.— Display of prepared and artificial flowers and baskets. Vaughau's Seed Store, Chicago. 111. — Dis- play of bulbs, foliage plants and a large display ot named varieties of £ut gladiolus. S. S. Pcunock Co., Philadelphia, Pa. — Excellent display of ribbons, chiffons, cor- sage novelties and baskets. Very good colors and excellent general display effect. Jos. Heaeock Co., Wyncote, Pa.— A fine display of well-grown palms In various sizes. Burlington Willowware Co., Burlington, la. — Display of willowware baskets, boxes and vases. Missouri Pottery & Supply Co., St. Louis, Mo. — Display of red clay pots well staged and in large variety of sizes. Schloss Bros. Co., Inc.. New York City.— Display of ribbons, chiffons, netting and corsage novelties. A number of new cor- sage and ribbon novelties were noted. HIGHLY COMMENDED. A. L. Randall Co., Chicago, 111.— Baskets and novelties. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia, Pa. — Foliage plants. American Bulb Co., Chicago, 111.— Bulbs. Peters & Reed Pottery Co., Cincinnati, O. — Fancy pottery. St. Louis Pottery & Supply Co., St. Louis Mo. — Flower pots. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo.— Niko- teen and Aphis punk. Duro Paper Products Co., Chicago, 111.— Cut flower boxes. Ionia Pottery Co., Ionia, Mich.— Clay flower pots. John A. Evans — Ventilating apparatus. Roller bearing pipe carrier. Evans' salt sprayer. W. A. Manda, Inc., South Orange, N. J.— Foliage plants. Carl Hagenburger, West Mentor, Ohio.— Solanum and peppers. Chicago Carton Co., Chicago. 111.— Cut flower boxes. MI SCELL.\N EOU.S . Spokane Concrete Flower Pot Machine Co., Spokane, Wash.— Pictures and liter- ature on concrete flower pot machine. Kroeschell Bros. Co., Chicago, 111.— No display but desk space. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. — No display but desk space. Palmer Slack Burner Co., Ft. Scott. Kas — Kansas literature and desk space. The Florist Exchange— Books on Horti- culture. Respectfully submitted A. H. Hummert, Fred. H. Meinhardt, C. C. Pollworth, J. J. Windier, L. P. Jensen. August 31, iei8 HORTICULTURE Conditions : All our English, French, Italian and other foreign correspondents as well as all our Canadian and American F. T. D. members have agreed to live up to our By-Laws and Regulations and promised not to give or accept any more or less than the 20 per cent mutual discount. REWARD $50.00 For best suggestion or suggestions made for the improvement and betterment of our F. T. D. WORK Our F. T. D. MEETING in CLEVELAND. Oct. 8th and 9th. 1918. will be of the greatest interest and no F. T. D. member can afford to miss it. An exhibition of advertising in different localities around the country will be held there under the di- rection of Herman Knoble. of Knoble Bros., Cleve- land. All Retail Florists, members or non-members, are in- vited to send in samples of their local newspaper work, bill-board sketches, direct and indirect adver- tising, leaflets or anything that they are using to tell the public how to Suggestions must be mailed, one copy to Mr. F. C. W. Brown, care The J. M. Gasser Co.. of Cleveland. O., before Sept. 30, 1918; second copy to Mr. Wm. F. Gude. President of the F. T. D. at Washington, D. C, and the third copy to be held by the author. All suggestions must be made on plain white paper and written with typewriter. No letterheads or envelope of any firm will be al- lowed. The one sending in the best and most original suggestive copy will immediately receive a check of $50.00, and the name of the winner will be published in all the trade papers. "SAY IT WITH FLOWERS" BE SURE and devote the 8th and 9th of October for F. T. D. work at Cleveland. Our PRESIDENT from Washington, D. C, will open this meeting and everyone has learned to honor and respect his efficiency. NATIONAL PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN. At the St. Louis Convention of the Society, held last weel;, the work of the committees having the campaign in charge was approved and endorsed, and the enthusiasm shown argues well for a speedy completion of the fund projected. $.50,000 a year for four years. The results already secured and the lines of action determined upon and in process of carrying out, as they ap- peared in the different reports, were sufficient to show that the ohjects of the campaign were being attained, and that the fund was being expended in the interests of everybody in the trade. And, right here, we may reflect upon one feature of the campaign which is most prominent — the fund is used as it is collected in so far as the require- ments of the first year are concerned. The committees have not waited for the point of completion, they have done the best that was possible with the money available. This is not one of those funds of fable which reached fabulous amounts, only the interest upon their investment being used for their prime objects. Every dollar of the florists' fund is being used in its entirety for the objects center upon the individual benefit of every florist in the land. Therefore, whatever a florist contributes is given for his own benefit, and the amount should be con- sidered as so applied. The $.50,000 fund required to cover the publicity plans for 191S is not yet fully subscribed, but just a little more enthusiasm on the part of those who have not yet given the importance of the campaign their full consideration should suffice to insure its completion at a very early date, and the commit- tees most earnestly appeal for this final help. Let it be forthcoming, John Young, Secy. 1170 Broadway, New York, August 26, 1918. LADIES' SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS. The annual meeting was held on Wednesday forenoon, Aug. 21, Mrs. Julius Roehrs presiding. The meeting was an enthusiastic one, opening and closing with patriotic songs. Several new members were admitted. The officers were elected as follows: President, Mrs. J. A. Peterson, Cin- cinnati, Ohio; first vice-president, Mrs. Philip Breitmeyer, Detroit, Michigan; second vice-president, Mrs. W. A. Ken- nedy, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; secre- tary, Mrs. H. G. Berning, St. Louis, Mo.; treasurer. Miss Bertha Mein- hardt, St. Louis, Mo. The secretary's report was as fol- lows; The death of our secretary, Mrs. George W. Smith, qame as a surprise and shock to the great majority of our members. This loss was keenly felt and through it it became neces- sary to make some changes in the office. Having been closely connected with Mrs. Smith during her in- cumbency of the office it was my priv- ilege to render what assistance I could in the re-arranging and straight- ening out of the dues, receipts, etc. In order that all monies might be properly checked up receipts were sent to all members whose dues were paid during February and March, Our president, Mrs. Julius Roehrs, asked me to continue the work until a sec- retary could be appointed. Later she appointed me to the office. As the new by-laws were In operation it was necessary for me to resign as treas- urer after having held the office for ten years. Mrs, C. H. Totty was ap- pointed to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation. Since Jan, 1st four members have resigned, three on ac- count of closing out of business and the other gave no excuse. Six new members have been added and seven life memberships have been taken. Three of our number have been called to the Great Beyond: Mrs, Geo. W. Smith, Mrs, J. W. Poehlmann and Miss Gertrude Page. The report of the treasurer is evi dence that we are not falling behind in our receipts and we bone for a large addition to the membership at this convention. HoKTicuLTtTBE declares without re- serve that the Ladies' S. A. F. made a most happy selection and showed ex- cellent judgment in electing Mrs. Peterson to the honor of presidency. She possesses the attributes of enter- prise, judgment and amial)ility in a pre-eminent degree and from long and faithful attendance at the S. A. F, con- ventions has a wide acquaintance with the members and the affairs of the organization. 236 HOETICULTURE August 31, 1918 ALEX. McCONNELL 1^1 611 FIFTH AVENUE :\A/ YC3F»K ^ITY Telegraphic orders forwarded to any part of the United States, Canada, and Foreigrn Countries. Orders from the trade for delivery In New York and t1- cinity receive special attention. Cost of Cabling Foreign Deliv- eries Must be Prepaid. Reference or cash must accompany all orders from unknoivn correspondents. Cable Address, AXEXCONNELL. "The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Teleijraph Delivery 124 TREMONT ST. IM FOB KANSAS CITY Transfer Your Orders to SAMUEL MURRAY 1017 Grand Avenue Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery DAVID CLARKE'S SONS Deliver orders from any part of the country to New York City Write or Telegraph 2139-2141 Broadway, - New York Telephone 1552-1553 Colambus KOTTMILLER, Florist 426 Madison Ave. and 49th St., New York. Also Vanderbilt Hotel Telephone, Murray Hill 783 Out-of-town Orders Solicited. Location Central. Personal Attention. Member F. T. D. Asso. ADAM SEKENGER FLORIST 32NEWBURY^^ BANGOR, ME. IVe Cover all Points in Maine Providence, Rhode Island Johnston Brothers LEADING FLORISTS 38 Dorrance Street Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Of Interest to Retail Florists 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.— H. G. flyres, 106 State St. Albany, N. Y.— The Rosery, 23 Steuben St. Bangor, Me. — Adam Sekenger, 32 New- bury St. Boston— Thos. F. Galvin, 1 Park St. Boston— Penn the Florist, 124 Tremont St. Boston— Julius A. Zinn, 4 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 Ave. Cleveland, O. — Adam Graham & Sons, 5523 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, O.— Knoble Bros., 1836 W. 25th St. Cleveland, O.— The Smith & Fetters Co., 735 Euclid Ave. Denver, Col.— Park Floral Co., 1643 Broadway. Detroit, Mich. — J. Breitmeyer's Sons, corner Brodway and Gratiot Are. Fall River, Mass. — Warburton, 495 New Boston Rd. and 36 N. Main St. Houston, Tex. — Kerr, The Florist. Kansas City, Mo.— Samuel Murray, 1017 Grand Ave. New Haven, Conn.— J. N. Champion & Co., 1026 Chapel St. New York— David Clarke's Sons, 2139- 2141 Broadway. New York — Alex. McConnell, 611 5th Ave. IN THE National Capital 4t your service to deliver Flowers or Desig:iis on Order by Tele- graph or otherwise. Prompt Reliable Service. GEORGE H. COOKE Connecticut Ave. and 1. St. WASHINGTON, D .C. EstabUshed 1874 DARDS 341 Madison Ave., New York HELP do YOUR BIT To-day By SELLING THRIFT and WAR SAVING STAMPS. STAND behind THE FOOD CONSERVATION LAWS. Display prominently PATRI- OTIC POSTERS. DO IT NOW JOHN BREITMEYER'S ONS^= Cor. Broadway and Gratiot Aves. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs . . . High Grade Out Blooms We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Oliio, Indiana and Canada. Members Tlorists* Telegraph Delivery Association. GCrD£ BROS CO WaSHD(CTO¥-IxC GUDE BROS. CO. WASHINGTON, D. C. Member Florists Teleiiraph Delivery Orders for NEW TOKK. Write or Phone to MAX SGHLING 785 Fiftli Ave. Best Florists in the States as References. BDROPEAN ORDERS EXECUTED Members of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery THE ROSERY 23 STEUBEN ST. A,L.BA.NY, N. Y. FLOWER DEUVERIES FOR ALBANY AND VICINITY Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery G. E. M. STUMPP 761 Fifth Ave. I NEW YORK CITY Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Asso. YOUNG & NUGENT 42 West 28 Street New York Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery A. T. BUNYARD NEW YORK 413 Madison Ave. at 48th Street Alio Newport, R. I. I GUARANTEE SATISFACTION August 31, 1918 HOETICULTUEE 22T CHICAGO Send Your Order* to WILLIAM J. SMYTH Member Florist*' Telegraph Delivery Aisociation Michigan Ave. at 31st Street Prompt Auto Delivers Service THOS. F. GALVIN llCUf VADIf 56& Fifth Ave. NCffff TUnlV VanderbiltHotel RnCTim * ^"^ street DUO I Un 799 Boylston Street Diliveries to Steamers and all Eastern Polots Orders Filled Day or Night for O I- E \/ E I- AIM D and State of Ohio Complete Stock. Regular discount to Trade. KNOBLE BROS. 1896 \V. 25th St., Cleveland, O. Member Florists* Telegraph Delivery THE SMITH & FETTERS GO. 735 Euclid Avenue CLEVELAND, OHIO Flowers of Every Kind in Season CLEVELAND A. GRAHAM & SON 5523 Euclid Ave. Will take good care of your orders Members oj F, T, D. Associaiioi:. Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue, N. Rochester Phone 506. Long Dist. Bell Phone 2180 Members Florists Telegraph Delivery S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y. ANDERSON service means fresh, sturdy Stock and prompt deliveries in BUFFALO, LOCKPORT, NIAGARA FAI 8.00 4.00 ■25 x.oo 30.00 25.00 6,00 3.00 2.00 2.00 2.0c to to to 2. 00 2,00 40.00 3O.CO JO, 00 15.00 5.00 4.00 4.00 2.00 3.00 3.00 13.50 6.00 6,00 4.00 1. 00 12.50 35 -oo 20.00 12. CO 2 00 8.00 t4,Oj 2.00 2.00 2.00 IC.OO 5.00 4.00 2.00 2.00 25.00 15.00 zo.oo xo.oo 10.00 4.00 6.00 6.00 75.0c 12.00 6.00 4 00 to to William F. Kasting Co. \A/^holosale RIorls-ts 568-570 WASHINGTON STREET ■ BUFFALO, N. Y. J.fl.BUDL©NG , 184 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO T ROSES, VALLEY and CARNATIONS A Specialty WHOLESALE GROWER Of OUT FLOWERS ROBERT DYSART CCRTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT Simple methods of correct accounting especially adapted for florists' use. BOOKS BALANCED AND ADJUSTED 40 STATE STREET . . BOSTON Telephone Main 58 Boston Floral Supply Co. 347-35" Cambridge St., Boston Headquarters for CTCAS, BASKETS. WIRE DESIGNS and WAX FLOWERS Send for price list if you liave not re- ceived one. August 31, 1918 HORTICULTTJEB 229 Flower Market Reports The bottom apparently BOSTON fell entirely out o£ the market this week and there has been but little activity shown anywhere. An over abundant supply of stock with but little demand except occasional orders for funeral work has driven prices to almost the lowest ebb for the summer season. Gladioli shipments are still large and of good quality while asters have fallen off somewhat. Roses are in ex- cellent condition and carnations are just beginning to put in an appear- ance. Lilies are holding up well as to quality while what lily of the valley is to be seen is not up to standard. The mid-summer season CHICAGO is robbed of its terrors this year. Not that one is so pressed with business that he cannot take a few days off for the annual vacation and lay In a new store of energj' for the coming season, but the average florist is minus the hara luck story so generally heard in August. There is something selling every hour in the day and even when that something is small and cheap it helps meet expenses. The regular greenhouse cuts are coming daily and the quality is keeping up splendidly. American Beauty roses, which have been rather side tracked by many growers recently, are now coming into their own again and some good stock is being sold. Other roses, of all the summer varieties, are to be had and the buyer has his choice of fine stock at very moderate prices, to meet the demand caused by social events not so common before in many summers. Gladioli are at the height of their season and the main stay of the showy summer window. The grow- ing of better varieties, and the not less important fact of cutting out of the old, off colored sorts, have had a marked effect upon the demand for this flower and the price the public is willing to pay for it. Asters have not been so successful and the stock contains a large per cent, of small and not very good flowers. There are some fine ones and these sell readily. There is little activ- CLEVELAND ity in this market at present. Gladioli and asters are the leading receipts and quality is medium. Roses are in low supply and of poor quality. Lilies ap- pear in small quantities and meet with a stiff demand. Larkspurs, marigolds, scabiosa, gaillardias, hydrangeas, etc., are to be had at low prices. Greens are plentiful, particularly adiantum of an especially good quality. Any change in the NEW YORK present dull condi- . tlon of the market Is for the worse. A more abundant supply of roses makes it difficult, if not impossible to move them all. Many are carried over to a loss. The scarcity of orchids continues and when wanted are hard to get. White lilies are plentiful enough but not many BEAUTIES New crop now arriving. Ex- cellent quality; good form and substance; clean, well finished flowers, that will give good satisfaction. Dozen Special $3.00 Fancy 2.50 Extra 2.00 First 1.50 Short 1. 00 DAHLIAS Dahlias now arriving. Try a sample order. Quality very good. Per 100, $2.00. S. S. PENNOCK COMPANY The ^'iP.lfr'i^ilo, Philadelphia NEW YORK 1 1 7 W. 28th St. PHILADELPHIA BALTIMORE 1 608- 1 620 Ludlow St. Franklin & St. Paul Sts. WASHINGTON, 1 2 1 6 H. St.. N. W. WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS - ^'^^^'^^/o'D^^iLERs o^LY Roses Am. Beauty, Special " " Fancy and Extra '* ** No, I and culls Russell Hadley Euler, Mock , Arenberg, Hoosier Beauty Ward, Hillingdon Killarney, Key, Taft Ophelia. Sunburst Camatioiu Cattleyas Lilies, Lonffifloruzn Lilies, SpecioBum Lily of the Valley Snapdragon Gladioli Asters DahKas Calendula Sweet Peas GiU'denias Adiantum Smilax Asparasus PIu. & Spren. (looBhs.) CINCINNATI Aug. 26 CHICAGO Aug, 26 BUFFALO Aug, 26 PITTSBURG Aug. 26 25,00 15.00 6,00 6.00 6.00 6.00 S.oo 4.00 3.00 4.00 60.00 13.50 35.00 20.00 10.00 12. 00 12.00 12.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 8,00 2,00 75.00 15.00 40.00 30.00 8,00 3.00 to to 50.00 40.00 15,00 15,00 3.00 3.00 3.00 2,00 3,00 to to 5,00 4.00 4.00 15,00 23.00 .35 to to I. 00 to 20.00 to 35.00 to 1.50 to 60,00 to 10. oo to to 4.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to I. 00 to 1. 00 to 20.00 to 25.00 to 8.00 8.00 3.00 75.00 1 3. 00 5.00 4 00 6.00 3-00 3.00 1-25 25.00 50.00 40.00 10.00 2.00 3,00 3.00 3. CO 3-00 2,00 2.00 2,00 •50 4c. 00 8,00 3.00 6.00 3.00 •50 to 8 30.00 20.0c 6.0c 6.00 6.CO 6. CO 8.00 3.00 4.00 6,00 1.50 50.00 10.00 5.00 1.00 , to , to to .50 15 00 35-00 3.00 2.00 20.00 50.00 90-00 10.00 4,00 4.00 4,00 3 00 3.00 3.00 1,00 60. CO 2. 00 2. 00 23.00 13,00 1.8.00 12.00 12. OC 8.00 10.00 8.00 2.00 75.00 15.00 4.00 6.CC . to , ■73 10. OC 1.25- 15.00 60.00 are of first quality and these few sell slowly. Asters, unless they are very good, are not selling and of the best there seems to be too many for the demand. The call for other outdoor flowers is hardly noticeable. American Beauty PHILADELPHIA roses have im- proved consider- ably since our last report. There are now some very good flowers of these in the better grades which move off well at reasonable prices. Russells are also holding their own. Scott Keys and Sunbursts are also very good quality. Killarneys and Ophelias are among the lower priced but fill in very nicely. Some new-crop carnations are arriving but they are very lacking in stem and are hardly worth mention- ing as yet. Asters are very fine and are really the leading figure in quality and quantity of all the staples arriv- ing. Gladioli on the wane. Cattleyas are very scarce. Dahlias are just com- mencing and very fair for so early. But these do not cut much figure until mid-September. Lilies are in good supply — longiflorum, speciosum and auratum. Among the minor items are hyilrangeas, tuberoses, delphiniums, zinnias and tritomas. The large- flowering cosmos is also to be seen in limited quantity. Business h a s ROCHESTER, N.Y. been slightly better. The market is full of gladioli at ridiculous- ly low prices. The dry weather has affected the crop of asters and these are below the average in quality. Good ones bring good prices. Sweet peas arrive in a somewhat burned and shriveled condition. Other out door stock sells fairly well. Roses are not very plentiful, the shorter grade being insufficient for the demand. {Continued on page 231) ^30 HORTICULTURE August 31, 1918 H. E. FROMENT Wholesale Commission Florist Choice Cut Flowers liew Address, 143 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephones: 2200, 2201, Madison Square. — WM. P. FORD — Wholesale Florist 107 W. 28tli Street, NEW YORK Telephone 533,"), Farragut. Call and inspect the Best Establisment in the Wholesale Flower District. JOHN YOUNG & CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 53 WEST 28th STREET NEW YORK CITY Consig'nments Solicited Phone Farraffat 4336 WALTER F. SHERIDAN Wholesale Commission Dealer in CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 133 West 28th Street, New York Telephon*«-=.!*JS,=56,33 Madison Sqnar« RIEDEL & MEYER, Inc. Wholesale Commission READY FOR BUSINESS 49 WEST 28th ST. NEW YORK. GEO. C. SIEBRECHT WHOLESALE FLORIST CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED NEW YORK f HONE ||08 I FARRAGDT THE KERVAN CO Fresh Cut Decorative Evergreens. Highest Standard of Quality. Largest Stock in America. Write for Illustrated Catalog of Greens and Florists' Supplies 119 W. 28th St., - - NEW YORK WILLIAM H. KUEBLER Brooklyn's Foramost aod Beit WHOLESALE COMMISSION HOUSE A firit Clau Mark.l i»t *lj CUT FLOWERS 18 WUIonghby St. Brooklya, N. f M. C7fORD 121 West 28th St., NEW YORK Fi ROSES. FiNcy ciimriois A Full Line of AH, CUT FiOWEBS. Teieplione 3870 Farragut. WHOLESALE ^ rLORI5T5 WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORIST !5^^t^§^5^s" TBUraONB A fuil line of Cbolee Cut Flower St.ck (or .11 piu»«M8. i5|J j lARRAeuT 131 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY ALBANY CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE "SJL*""'"-""- 611 Broadway, ALBANY, N. Y. SAVE TIME AND HONET BY BEaTDEMQ TODK OKDEBS TO U8 Prices Right. Consignments Solicited. Telephone Connection HENRY M. ROBINSON CO. OF NEW YORK \A/^IHOI SS-B7 ^A/os-fc ae-fc Telephones, 13 — 8510 Madison Square MACRICE L. ai.AS8, Treasnrer Street: Consignments BoUelt«4 NBW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only ROSES AND CARNATIONS American Beauty, Special ** " Fancy and Extra* " *' No, I and culls. • Russell. Hadley Euler. Mock. Key Arenberg. Hoosier Beauty Ward. Hillingdon Killamey, Taft * Ophelia, Sunburst Carnations last Part of week Fir^t Part of Week ending Aug 24 beeinniflg Aug. 26 1918 1918 6.00 to 20.00 6.00 to 20.00 3.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 6.O0 .2< to 3.00 • 23 to 3.00 .50 to 8.00 .50 to • .00 • ^0 to 6.00 .30 to 6.00 .50 to 3.00 • 50 le 6.00 ■25 to 3.00 ■25 to 3.00 ■"5 to 3.00 ■23 to 3 .00 .35 to 15.00 ■25 to 13.00 .23 to 5.00 ■25 to ■i.oc to .50 to .50 WE WANT MORE SHIPPERS We have a nameroas clientage of New York City buyers and the dunand ex- ceeds onr snpply. This la especially tme of Boses. We have every facility and abundant means and best returns are assured for stock consigned to UB. Address Tonr Shipments to UNITED CUT FLOWER 1 1 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK CO. Inc. D, J. Pappas, Prei. RCED (Sl KELLER 122 West 25th St., New Torlt Florists' Supplies We manufacture all oar iital DisJEns, Baskets, Wire Werk & Novelties and are dealers in Decorative Glassware, Growers and Florists' Beanisites H. BAYERSDORFER & CO. Manufacturers and Importers 1129 Arch St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. THE 1>EADING FLORISTS' SUPPLY HOUSE OF AMERICA A Card This Size Costs only 90c. per AVeek on Yearly Order It would keep your uame and your specialty before the whole trade. A half-inch card costs only 4oc. per week on yearly order. Wirad Toothpicks Manufactured by ^.J.COWEE, Berlin, N.Y. 10,000. . .$2.00 50,000. . .$8.75 Sample free. For sale by dealers. When writingto Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture August 31, 1918 HOETICULTURE 231 ■*%^. P^S^IH RIBBON NOTICE Now is the time to stock up on Ribbons and Supplies. Market advancing rapidly. You will pay more if you wait until later in the season. Write or wire for firm offer or place your order at open prices. Include some of the corsage shields. Light, graceful, dainty, inexpensive. Indispensa- ble in up-to-date art work. S. S. PENNOCK COMPANY The ""BS,;!:., Philadelphia NEW YORK PHILADELPHIA BALTIMORE 1 17 W. 28th St. 1608-1620 Ludlow St. Franklin & St. P eul Sis k^£ y ^^^^^^^ ^r- ^^^H^^^ V ^^^^1 ■V*^^^H QTEEN 3IAKY CORSAGE SHIELD WASHINGTON, 1216 H St.. N. W. Flower Market Reports {Continued from page 229) At last the intense ST. LOUIS heat has been broken and with the opening of school and theatres it is to be hoped the season will get under way. Carnations are still small but roses are improving. Some good asters and fancy gladioli are offered. Last week brought WASHINGTON in huge quantities of flowers. While ordinarily gladioli would be in short supply, there is sufficient to be had be- cause some of the growers were late in planting their crops. Orichids are very scarce. A few late carnations are to be had. Locally the aster sea- son is almost over. Roses are coming with very short stems and tight flow- ers. Early cosmos from northern points is to be had. Obituary Joseph Haddleton. Joseph Haddleton, a pioneer wire design worker of Rochester, N. Y., passed away August ITth, in his ninety-second year. He is survived by three daughters and four sons. Richard Higglns. Richard Higgins, for more than 22 years proprietor of a greenhouse and florist's establishment at 217 Acad- emy avenue. Providence, R. I., died on Thursday night, Aug. 27. Mr. Higgins was 47 years old, and was born in Ireland. At an early age he emigrated to England, and soon after came to the United States and to Providence. For about 10 years he was employed in the Macrae green- houses, on Smith street, and was also employed by other florists in the city, before he began business for himself on Academy avenue. Starting with a small greenhouse, he gradually en- larged his plant, and his business ex- tended throughout the city and state. His first wife died several years ago. Two years ago, he was married to Miss Ellen Feeley, who survives him. He also leaves three children by his former marriage. William, J. K. IM "A lEADBR INTBE WBOLBSAIB G0»HISSION TRADE FOR OVER TBIRTI IBARS " Have a demand for more than I can supply. Rose Growers Call or Write. 118 West 28th St. NEW/ YORK TELEPHONES Fanacut 167 and 306* NEW YORK QDOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only MISCELLANEOUS CattJey a* Lilies. Longiflorum Lilies. Speciosum Lily of the Valley Snapdragon Gladioli Asters Dahlias Calendula ■ Sweet Peaa Grdenias Adiantuxn Smilax • Asparaffus Plumotus. & Spren (loo bunches] . Ust Part of Week 1 ending Aug. 24 1918 35-°° 10 150.00 4.00 to 6,00 3.C0 to 4.00 4.00 to 8.00 to 1. 00 to 2.00 .2i to 2.00 ■25 to I. 00 to to to to 6.00 to 8.00 10.00 to 15.00 First Part of Week beginning Aug. 26 1918 35.00 4.0c 2. 00 4.00 x.oo •25 ■25 6.00 10.00 to 150.OC tc 6. CO to 4.C0 to 8.00 to to 2.00 to 2. CO to I. 00 to to to to to 8.00 to 15,00 Joseph and Catherine Higgins, one brother and two sisters. Liver trouble was given as the cause of death. Edwin A. Seldewitz. The following sensational news item was published in the daily press ot Sunday, August 25. Baltimore. Aug. 24. — After having in- formed his family last night that he was "done for" because he could not procure coal for the coming winter, and com- plaining because florists had been declar- ed non-essentials in business, Edwin A. Seidewitz, 52 years old. shot himself in the right temple at his home on Belvi- dere avenue, Arlington, today, and died in an hour. Seidewitz was given unfavorable prom- inence about a year ago, when he kissed one of the officers of an interned German steamer in the bar of a downtown hotel. At that time he was the president of the Rotary Club, but was requested to resign. At the time he stated that he had com- mitted the act "just for fun" and that he was a better American than most of those who went about shouting for the flag and not doing anything for this country. Seidewitz was a member of the Masonic Order and the Elks and also a member of the Advertising Club, a Democrat and a former Mayor of Annapolis. He had been depressed of late. Mr. Seidewitz, while developing ec- centricities during recent years, was a man of parts and his sad end will bring sorrow to many friends. We should not judge a man too highly just because he was born in Germany. It is character that counts — not where one was born. The writer is a pro-ally of course but there are limits to the far too common nagging of an excit- able man. Mr. Seidewitz is survived by his widow, one daughter, three sons and a sister. G. C. W. Rochester, N. Y. — J. M. Piebelkorn, Buffalo. Washington, — F. P. Kerpen, Jersey City, N. J.; W. C. Lawrence, Atlanta, Ga. Philadelphia — Robert Cameron, Har- vard Botanic Gardens, Cambridge, Mass.: J. H. Bookman, Montreal. Canada; Fred. K. Leafly, Washington, D. C. 233 HORTICULTUEE August 31, 1918 LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS CLEVELAND. Next meeting of the Florists' Club Sept. 9tli. at the Hollenden. Carl Hagenberger had a fine display ot stock from his Mentor greenhouses at the S. A. F. Convention, amongst which his novel solanums attracted much attention. Otto Walter expects to enter the army about Sept. 1. Mr. Walter is in a quandary as to whether it would be best to close his business or hire some- body to operate it for him during his absence. C. A. Bauer, son of Mrs. P. J. Bauer, the Superior avenue florist, left for Muscel Shoals, .Alabama, Aug. 28, to work as chemist for the Air Nitrates' Corporation, one of the large concerns engaged in extracting valuable war materials from the air. The Florists' Club can look forward to a particularly busy autumn. There are no fall shows staged here but the gardeners' convtintion of Sept. 24, 25. 26, is closely followed by the F. T. D. Convention. Oct. 8, 9th, to say nothing of the Liberty Loan Campaign, in which work florists have taken an ac- tive part in the past. H. P. Knoble is chairman of the committee appointed by Pres. Robt. Weeks to look after local gardeners' convention matters and F. C. W. Brown is in charge of the committee on F. T. D. meeting ar- rangements. Both meetings are pre- dicted to be record breakers. PITTSBURGH. The Arcadia Flower Shop, estab- lished about a year ago in the Jenkins Arcade, has suspended business. Joseph King of the A. W. Smith Co. has returned from vacation in Atlantic City. Arthur Hall remains still at the sea shore. Pennsylvania war gardens suffered from the drought of the past couple of months and the reports show an av- erage below normal. McGrath & Langhans of the Empire Flower Shop are one of the few firms who have had a satisfaftory August trade. The Empire Shop handles the Blind stock exclusively and have been well supplied with good home grown stock. Herschel McCallum, one of the brothers of the McCallum Co., went out with the August draft and is in training at Camp Lee. McCallums report the receipts of good quality Xew York state asters for which there is a fair demand, but otherwise the market is dull, with a surplus of gladiolus, lilies and roses much of which is going to waste. ST. LOUIS. Ostertag Bros, are building a new garage and have leased the house ad- joining for storage purposes. A sign "Say it with Flowers" can be seen from the Locust street drive. The call to service of boys from 18 to 21 will take quite a few from the stores, both wholesale and retail and from the growers. WASHINGTON, D. C. The Committee of the Florists' Club of Washington have been materially assisted by George C. Shaffer, the Washington Floral Co. and Theodore Diedrich & Son, who have contributed thus far more than 3,000 good sale- able flowers for the soldiers at Walter Reed Hospital. Through this commit- tee candy and souvenir, cards and games have also found their way to the Georgia avenue institution. The Community Board of the United States Employment Service of the Dis- trict of Columbia has declared as non- essential the unskilled labor employed in the florist business in the District of Columbia. This means that men coming under this ruling will have to seek other employment.. Under this same classification comes auto trucks engaged in work other than fuel or government work, teaming other than delivery of products for war work. etc. The men to be released at this time are the laborers, porters, janitors and other unskilled workers. Information is being sought on be- half of the War Industries Board as to the extent to which greenhouses are being devoted to the production of vegetables. Blanks are soon to be sent to commercial growers all over the country with a view to ascertain- ing the location and size of their greenhouses and the value of their products divided into two classes — veg- etables and other greenhouse products. Other information requested by the Bureau covers the kind and quantity of fuel used, the kind of fertilizers used and amount of each, the kind of in- secticides and fungicides and quan- tity of each, the number of males eigh- teen years ot age and over continuous- ly employed, etc. BOSTON. The entire trade throughout the wholesale district is more or less worried over the effect the new draft law will have upon the em- ployees, and until its settlement and the final classifications are made busi- ness will certainly feel its influence for the next few weeks. The spread of the European corn borer in Massachusetts may compel the \J. S. department of agriculture to declare a quarantine on all corn pro- ducts raised in the infested area. The destructive corn pest appeared here late in the summer of 1917 since then the affected area has spread alarmingly. THE COAL SITUATION. While in the production of lioth anthracite and bituminous coal the country Is considerably below the program set by the Administration as marking a minimum at whicli the necessary war work could be carried on at the rate of highest efficiency, the fact remains that coal production has reached a higher point than ever be- fore in the history of the industry, in a great many districts, both anthracite and bituminous, production records have been broken, but still production remains short of requirements, by several million tons. Almost daily ap- plications are coming to the Fuel Ad- ministration from War Industries and other plants already on the preferred list of war industries, for increased al- lowances because of enlargements and extensions to original plants, made since the Fuel Administration com- piled its estimates of consumption. The increased demand for coal for the navy reached almost one hundred per cent in July. With the launching of new ships, the requirements of the Shipping Board have likewise grown beyond all expectation: so also, coal for bunkering purposes, and for new industries, not in operation at the be- ginning of the coal year. In response to appeals by Director of Production James B. Neale the mine workers are making every patri- otic sacrifice possible to get out the coal. The ranks of the mine workers have been depleted by the draft and by voluntary enlistment and, because earlier in the year there was such a marked shortage of cars so that the mine workers could-Jiot work steadily, numbers of them drifted into other war work and are lost to the mines. On the other hand the mine workers who remain are doing their part nobly. In a great many instances they have given up their carnivals and picnics so that work may not be interfered with. They have changed a time- honored custom of attending the funeral of a comrade-worker, killed in the line of duty, which funerals always kept the mine idle for a day, and. in- stead are represented by a commit- tee. Old men, long retired from active mine work have voluntarily gone back to work to aid the government in this crisis. A new step is the appointment of Production Committees in every mine, whose duties are to see that all the mine workers who can work do tlieir full hours of work coal day, six days in the week. At the same time if mine workers are unable to work be- cause of the inefficiency of the oper- ator, the committees are to report that so that the United States Fuel Admin- isration can place the blame, if there is any, where it belongs. White Plains, N. Y.— This office has been authorized by the state Fuel Ad- ministration to issue the following order: "All commercial iireeiihouscs whose aver- ase consumption for tlie last tbree years lias Iieen SO tons or less are permitted to secure 40 tons this year, proviiled this is not in excess of tlieir actual reqnirements.** Attention should be called to the follow- ing: (1) This does net apply to private greenhousos; (2) Deliver.v shall not be made by a dealer until two-thinls of his de- liveries to all domestic con.sumers have been made, and then only on a two-thirds basis as in all other deliveries: (.•!) No greenhouse shall use hard coal (No. 1 Buckwheat or larger) \YithoHt first receiv- ing a permit from the manager of Anthra- cite Pistrihntion of the T'. .''. Fuel Ad- ministration at Washington: (4i No dealer shall deliver anthraiite coal except in sizes smaller than No. 1 Buckwheat for use In any greenhouse except pursuant to such permit: (5) Greenhouses which have in the past used liaril coal and are going to use soft coal this year shall be allowed to re- ceive an increased tonnage to enable them to get the same number of heat units (H. T. V.) as in the past. W.VLTER W. L.\W, Jk., 11. S. Fuel .\ilminrstrator for Westchester County. August 31, 191S HORTICULTURE 93:^) AMERICAN GLADIOLUS SOCIETY. A.Mress of A. E. KiiiiiiiTd, rresiiliTit at Buffalo, N, Y.. Aiit'ust WIS. Ladies and Gentlemen: Xot being blessed with great orator- ical ability it has been a matter of con- cern to ine as how to address you on this pleasant occasion. For, it is in- deed pleasant to meet so many fine people, as one always does, at the annual convention of the American Gladiolus Society, and enjoy with them their wonderful display. We all know what is by common consent "the Queen of Flowers", and I am sure I need not tell you what flower is very rapidly becoming by common consent "The King of the Garden". It is not necessary to tell the members of the American Gladiolus Society of the val- ue and importance of our splendid flower, but I feel the importance of repeating on this occasion a few things which have already been better said by others. No class of citizens more keenly appreciate the value of conservation in everything these troublous times than do the members of our Society but many who have not had the time to consider the subject, have not yet realized the vast import- ance of floriculture as the hand-maid of the agriculturist and grower of the primary necessities for the table. As the musician is the great inspirer of the men who do more serious fighting, so is the grower of flowers equally or more the inspiration and cheer of those who do the patient and arduous labor of growing the products which furnish the food, and gives the strength to those who do the fighting for the cause of our great nation. In England, France and other na- tions these great principles are fully appreciated, as witness the increasing culture of flowers among the common people; even on the battle-front the soldier has his garden where flowers are grown, and soon in our own coun- try the same need will be better un- derstood. The soldier on the battle line can only use the weapon, but when wounded, his comfort is the nurse, and his greatest cheer are the flowers which are brought to his bedside. This is in brief our best reason for the growing and showing the people our favorite flower, and I would say to our members, "don't be discouraged, be of good cheer, you will soon reap your reward in the appreciation of a grate- ful people". Nothing is so restful to the busy man of affairs as his gardening, and who could bear to grow a garden with- out flowers. The essentials, so called, of the garden are the food of the body but the flowers are the food of the soul. The essentials of the field were intended for food, but flowers, to give us cheer; and when was man ever in such need of cheer as now? We all are hoping for early victory and honor- able peace when our loved ones shall return to their homes. Can you ima- gine a greater disappointment to a re- turned hero than to be taken by you to your gardens and he find therein no flowers. I speak the sentiment of our members who love the Gladiolus, (and who does not), in expressing their appreciation to the Mayor and people of Buffalo for the many kind- nesses shown us during our stay. To the Press, our thanks for its presenta- tion of our objects and aims. I am sure we cannot forget the great efforts for the success of our exhibition on the part of Prof. Beal, our kindly Sec- retary, and Mr. Cooper of the Flower Grower, for his great enthusiasm and encouragement. Every grower appre- ciates fully the toil and sacrifice of all our exhibitors, for certain it is that in a financial way there is only a loss. The greatest reward to our exhibitors in such times as these is in the knowl- edge of having contributed to the noble work well done. I hope I have made clear our princi- pal aim in coming together during such trying times. In conclusion, I desire to say a few words to our visitors and the general public, and invite them to join in the work of our splendid Society, and par- ticipate in its benefits. To those not yet so well acquainted with our organ- ization let us say, that our Society was organized in Boston nine years ago; its aims and objects are in part to promote the interest and welfare of its members, to encourage local ex- hibitions all over our beloved country, to the end that a greater interest may be cultivated, not only in theGlad- iolus but for all that is beautiful in flowers, and in life in every way. Our official organ is the Flower Grower of Calcium, N. Y., a very ably edited monthly, devoted to the Gladiolus, as well as to an interest in other beauti- ful flowers. Every grower of a garden should be a subscriber as, among its contributors, are many of the leading authorities of our own and other coun- tries. Our membership consists of many people prominent in the best in floriculture from all over the world. It is for your benefit I ask you to join our Society, and become an active member. Aid us for the good of our fcllowmen in making it one of the most valuable and important floricul- ture societies in the world. Our secretary, Prof. A. C. Beal of Cornell University, Ithaca, N. Y., will be pleased to give anyone more de- tailed information. Much as I regret that We are holding this year's con- vention under the dark clouds of a sad war, I sincerely hope to be with you again next year under the happy skies of an honorable peace. CANADIAN HORTICULTURAL ASSOCIATION. This sturdy body had a good old- fashioned convention at Ottawa on August 13-16. The attendence was very representative and the meetings were interesting and productive. The social features were given much prom- inence and the entertainments pro- vided will long be remembered by those who were priviliged to enjoy them. Among the affairs provided were a visit to the Central Experi- mental Farm, a bowling game between Montreal and All-Canada, a visit to Aylmer and Mr. Wright's greenhouses and the annual banquet at the Chateau Laurier. Much credit is due to Mr. E. I. Mepsted, the chairman of the lo- cal committee, or as he is affection- ately known "Uncle Ned." He was ".Johnny on the spot" everywhere and all the time. The election of ofliicers was a spirited contest and resulted as fol- lows : President — Geo. Douglas, Toronto. 1st Vice-President — E. B. Hamilton. London. 2nd Vice-President — Jas. McKee. Ottawa. Sec.-Treas.— H. J. Eddy, Montreal. Executive committee for three years HOTEL CUMBERLAND NEW YORK, Broadway at 54th Street «, Broadway cars from Grand Centred Depot 7th Avenue Cars from Penn'a Station I New and Fireproof Strictly First-Clasa Rates Reasonable Rooms with Afijoining Bath $1.50 up Rooms with Private Bath «2.00 up Suites $4.00 up 10 Minutes Walk to 40 Theatres Send for Booklet HARRY P. STIMSON Formerly with Hotel Imperial Only New York Hotel Window-Screened T/iroaghoul 234 HORTICULTURE August 31, 1918 Cambridge New York WOBLrD'S OliDEST and LARGEST Manufacturers of ALL. STYLES' and SIZES of FLOWER POTS A. H. HEWS & CO., INC. Cambridge, Mass. — W. E. Groves, Hamilton; A. Walker, St. Annas, Que., and Chas. Craig, Ottawa. For two years — Luke Williams, Ottawa; C. .1. Hay, Brockville; Wm. Cotter, Montreal. For one year — C. A. Smith, Lach- ine; S. Jordan, Peterboro; Wm. Hunt, Guelph. At the banquet at Chateau Laurier, R. J. Irwin of New York responded well for "Our Sister Societies". The retiring president E. .1. Hayward was presented with a gold watch and Mrs. Hayward a cameo pendant. Mr. Irwin again shone as a' speech maker in making the presentation to Mrs. Hay- ward. N. Y. FEDERATION OF HORTICUL- TURAL SOCIETIES. A meeting of the New York Federa- tion of Horticultural Societies and Floral Clubs will be held at the New York State Fair Grounds in Syracuse, N. Y., at two o'clock, on Wednesday afternoon, September 11. There are several important questions to come before the Federation at this time and it is hoped that there may be a good representation of delegt,tes from the various organizations in the Federa- tion. The room in which the meeting will be held has not been definitely de- cided upon, but information regarding the place of meeting may be obtained from Professor David Lumsden, Super- intendent of the Flower Department. E. A. White, Secy. The Connecticut Nurserymen's As- sociation held their annual summer outing, August 21, 191S, at Lake Com- pounce, Connecticut, reaching this delightful spot by auto. Fine turn- out, and a good baseball game. In fact, the enthusiastic fans had two games. The losers were so badly beaten that they begged the writer not to mention the soore. The feature of the game was the unusual batting ability displayed by Messrs. Campbell and Barnes. It seemed that the pitcher was unable to get a ball past them. The management at Compounce is to be congratulated upon the bar- bacued sheep dinner it served, differ- ing from some resorts, in that we were bounteously served at table. The Association held no business meeting. Everyone ai)peared to enjoy his or herself. CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY Advertisements in this Department, Ten Cents a Line, Net Rochester, N. Y.— E. P. Wilson and friends are camping and fishing at the Adirondack Mountains. BULBS C. KEUR & SONS, HILLEGOM, Holland. Bulbs of all descriptions. Write for prices. NEW YORK BRANCH, 8-10 Bridge St. CARNATION STAPLES Split carnations quickly, easily and cheaply mended. Pillsbury's Carnation Staple, 1000 for 35c. : 3000 for $1.00 post- paid. I. L. PILLSBURY, Galesburg, 111. DAHLIAS Peony Dahlia Mrs. Frederick Grinnell. Stock For Sale. JOHN P. ROONEY, New Bedford, Mass. New Paeony Dahlia — John Wanamaker, Newest, Handsomest, Best. Now 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. Orders booked at any time for Fall or Spring delivery. Wholesale and Retail. Send for Catalog. NORTHBORO DAHLIA & GLADIOLUS GARDENS, J. L. Moore, Prop., Northboro. Mass. FLOWER POTS A. ROLKER & SONS, 51 Barclay St., New York City, Eastern Selling Agents for the York Pottery, Pa. Write for the revised prices of Pots, Pans and Fern Dishes. GLASS Greenhouse glass, lowest prices. JOHN- STON GLASS CO., Hartford City, Ind. GOLD FISH Gold fish, aquarium plants, snails, cas- tles, globes, aquarium, fish goods, nets, etc., wholesale. FRANKLIN BARRETT, Breeder, 4815 D St., Olney, Philadelphia, Pa. Large breeding pairs for sale. Send for price list. NURSERY STOCK Americ.Tu Grown or Imported. Let us ap- praise your wants. A. ROLKER & SONS, 51 Barclay St., New York City. ORCHIDS HASSALL & CO., Orchid Growers and Raisers, Southgate, London, England. Catt- leyas and Laelio-Cattleyas our specialty. One trial order solicited. PEONIES Peonies. The world's greatest collection, 1200 sorts. Send for list. C. BETSCHER, Canal Dover, O. THE NUT-GROWER The unique monthly publica- tion which furnishes reliable and interesting up-to-date in- formation regarding the value of pecans and other edible nuts and how to grow them for profit. Subscription, $1.00 per year Sample Copy Free THE NUT GROWER No. 2 Francis St. WAYCROSS, GA. ROSES ROSES, CANNAS AND SHRUBS. THE CONARD & JONES COMPANY, WEST GROVE, PA. SPHAGNUM MOSS Live Sphagnum moss, orchid peat and orchid baskets always on hand. LAGER & HURRELL, Summit, N. J. VEGETABLE PLANTS CELERY PLANTS— Golden Self Blanch- ing (French Strain), Giant Pascal, also the grand new Easy Blanching, which Is easy to grow, tine plants, ready for the field, $2.00 per 1000. Cash. BRILL CELERY GARDENS, Kalamazoo, Mich. VINES Flowering and Foliage Vines, choice collection. Large Specimen, Pot and Tub grown for Immediate effect; also Climbing Roses. J. H. TROY, Mount Hissarlik Nur- sery, New Rochelle, N. Y. WIRE WORK WILLIAM E. HEILSCHER'S WIRE WORKS, 264 Randolph St., Detroit, Mich. WANTS, FOR SALE, ETC. Advertisements In this column o Ten Cents a Line. Cash with order, f All correspondence addressed "Care I HORTICULTURE" should be sent | to 147 Summer St., Boston. | , , t SITUATIONS WANTED EXPERT MUSHROOM GROWER seeks position with firm in Eastern States, New England preferred. Can also handle cu- cumbers, tomatoes and other vegetables under glass. Apply C. 100, care HORTI- CULTURE, Boston. Horticultural Books For Sale by HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. Chrysanthemam Manual. Elmer D Smith fO.SO The Chrysanthemum. Herrln^- ton .M Commercial Carnation Culture. Dick L60 Commercial Rose Culture. Holmes 1.50 Violet Culture. Galloway l.M Greenhouse Constmctlon. Taft.. 1.60 Sweet Peas up to Date. Kerr... I.BO Plant Propagation, Oreenhoul* and Nursery Practice. Kalns,. 1.60 Plant Frunlng. Kalna 1.S0 Book of Garden Plans. Hamblin. t.OO Landscape Design. Hubbard.... S.OO The Art of Outdoor Rose Grow- ing. Thomas 6.00 The Home Ve^etahle Garden. Kruhm l.oo Veretsble Gardenlnr. R. L. Watts l.W Parsons on The Rose 1.00 Principles of Floriculture, fl). A. White 1.76 Foundations of American Qrape Culture. Munson t.OO Plant Materials of Decorative OsrdenlnK. Trelease 1.00 Aristocrats ef the Garden. Wil- son 6.00 Bailey's Cyclopedia of Hortlonl- tnre, 0 Tolumes M.OO August 31, 1918 HORTICULTURE 235 Gold Never Loses Its Value — USE j(j- Eld 70Q aj troable with the MARCH WlBl) coming through crack or crevice in the Hreeohoasa? ■ I Old English SEMI-LiQUID Glazing Puny I and CLASTIC WIU stop the trouble. Put up In 16 pound cans ; 50 and 80 pound buckets. Hammond's Greenhouse White, ^J , SUPERB PAINT, with 34 years' record to back it up, for K'^ar and IUar and loois on either wood or iron Greenhouses. If stays where you pul.lf. A In 5, 10. 15, 20. 25 or 30 GaUons. ■ V HAMMOND'S PAINT AND SLUG SHOT WORKS, Beacon, N. Y. ■ FOR GREENHOUSES Our prices can be had by mail, and it will pay you to get them. We carry the largest stock o( Specially Selected Glass in Greater New York auU can supply any quantity from a box to a car load on a one day notice, and at Kock Bottom Prices. PARSHELSKY BROS. Inc. Johnson, Stewart and Varick Aves., Brooklyn, N. T. ForGneeiiliowe Glazing USE IT NOW F. 0. PIEItCE CO. 12 W. NOXDWAY MW YOIK Mastica is elastic and tenacious, admits of expansion and contraction. Putty becomes hard and brittle. Broken glass more easily removed without breaking of other glass as occurs with hard putty. Lasts longer than putty. Easy to apply. Difficult and rejected cases spe- cially solicited. No misleading in- ducements made to secure business. Over 30 years' active practice. Ex- perienced personal, conscientious service. Write for terms. Address SIGGERS & SIGGERS PATENT LAWYERS Box 9, National Union Bnilding Washington, D. C. When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE CONCENTRATED PULVERIIED MANURE Pulvertxed or Shredded CZatHe Manure PolTerlxed Sttieep Manure The Florists' standard oi uniiorm quality (or over ten years. Specify : Supply over Wizard brand in your Supply House order, or write us direct for prices and freight r^tes. THE PULVERIZED MANURE CO. S4 CTnlon 8tCH!k ir«rd, Chleas* The Florists Hail Association rate of in- surance from Nov. 1st, 1916 to Nov. 1st. 1917 will be twenty cents per hundred square feet of singrle thick grlass and eight cents per hundred square feet of double thick ^lass. For particulars, address. JOHN G. ESLER, Sec., Saddle River, N. J. Utfle Ads. That Bring Big Returns Little Adh. in our Classified Buyers* Direc- tory bring big returns to both advertiser Anytbinp wanted by florists, gardeners, park and cemetery superintendents, etc., can be sold through this medium. Don't fail to read over these Ads. in each issue and you may And one or more that will prove profitable tfl you. s^^fnok Save your plants and trees. Just the thing for greenhouse and outdoor use. Destroys Mealy Bug, Brown and White Scale. Tbrips, Red Spider, Black and Green Fly, Mites, Ants, etc.. without injury to plants and without odor. Used according to direction, our stand- ard 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 Pets. Excellent as a wash for dogs and other animals. Relieves mange. Dilute with water SO to 50 parts. li Pint, 30o. ; Pint, 50c.; Quart, 90c.; 1/4 Gallon. $1.50; Gallon, $8.50; 5 Gal- lon Can. $10.90; 10 Gallon Can, $20.00. Directions on pElckage. LEMON OIL COIMPANY Dipt S. 420 W. Lixinttoa St. BaltiMn, M. The Recognized Standard Insecticide. A spray remedy for green, black, white fly, thrips and soft scale. Quart, $1.00; Gallon, $2.50. FUNCINE For mildew, rust and other blights affect- ing flowers, fruits and vegetables. Quart, $1.00; Gallon, $2.60. VERMINE For eel worms, angle worms and other worms working in the soil. Quart, $1.00; Gallon, $3.00 SOLD BY DEALERS. Aphine Manufacturing Co. MADISON, N. J. )reer'8 Peerless^ Glazing Points For Greenlioases Drive easy and true, becanse both bevels are on the same iide. Can't twist and break the glass in iriving. Galvao- ized and will not nist. No rights or lefts The Peerless Glazing Point is patented. No others lilcc^ it. Order from your deilejx or direct from us. 1000«75c. postpaid, i Samples free. I HENBT A. DREEB.I 714 Chestnut Street^ f FhlUdelpMk. NIKOTEEN For Spraying APHIS PUNK For Fumigatint Ask Your Dealer Fot It. HICOTINE MFG. COl ST. LOUIS When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE 236 HOETICULTURE August 31, 1918 Eliminate The Fuel Wasting Factors A boiler with bulljy soot acc-urau- latiiig surfaces causes enormous fuel losses. Faulty coal wastiug boilers that cannot be kept clean and which constantly keep you in trouble can no longer be tolerated. Meet the high cost and limited supply of fuel with Kroescbell Boilers. These highly effective fuel- saving boilers will make every dol- lar you spend for fuel do its utmost. Kroeschell Bros. Co., 466 W. Erie St., Chicago CYPRESS GREENHOUSE STOCK PECKY CYPRESS STOCK HOT BED SASH Ask for Circular D and Prices THE A. T. STEARNS LUMBER COMPANY NEPONSET, BOSTON DREER'S "Riverton Special" Plant Tubs No.-Diam. Ea. Doz. 100 10 20 in. $3.25 $37.50 $287.50 20 ' " " The The nea hoops. Riverton Tub is sold exclusively by us. and is the best ever introduced, test, lightest, and cheapest. Painted green and bound with electric-welded The four largest sizes are equipped with drop handles. HENRY A. DREER, seeds. Plants, Bulbs and Supplies, 714.716 diBstnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. GREENHOUSES -ALL KINDS llli^ i Ma&m^ iS \ Put your Gtttenhouae Prablems up to us Me^omIifanMa£erial(Z 1297-1325 Fluahing Atc, Brooklrn. N. Y. NEW TOBK, 1476 Broadway. BOSTON, lis State Street. 80BAMTON, 307 Irvine Avenae. Plant Propagation, Greenhouse and Nursery Practice By M. G. KAINS We have had many inquiries from time to time for a reliable and up-to-date book on plant propa- gation, but were always at a loss to find any pub- lication that we could recommend. The subject has been dealt with in fragmentary manner only in books that have come to our notice. So it is well that this new work has been issued, espec- ially as it is both comprehensive and practical, and it should meet with a ready sale among plantsmen, nurserymen and gardeners. There are nineteen chapters covering in detail topics of ger- mination and longevity of seeds, propagating by buds, layering, cuttings, grafting, etc., fruit tree stocks, scions, etc., and there are eight pages of condensed cultural instructions in tabulated form, covering annuals and perennials from seed, woody plants, evergreens, vines, bulbs and tubers, greenhouse and house plants, ferns, palms, water plants, orchids and cacti. The illustrations are numerous, comprising 213 figures and halftone plates. There are 322 pages well bound and on heavy paper, teeming with helpful information. It Is a book which no cultivator can afford to do without. It Is worth many times its price. Copies can be supplied from the office of HORTICUL- TURE at publisher's price, $1.50. HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 147 Summer St., Boston, Mass. Principles and Practice of Pruning By M. G. KAINS Liecturer on Horticaltare, Colnmbia University Few practices Id the bandling of plants, especially fruit bearing plants, attract so much interest as do those of pruning. The methods are so varied, the results so diverse, and the opinions of growers so apparently con- tradictory that this subject is always one of the most interesting, and the surest to hold attention and arouse discussion. Particularly during the last ten or fifteen years when the principles of plant physiology have been more and more satisfactorily applied to plant production and man- agement has Interest settled In pruning. During the latter half of this time also more and more Investi- gations and tests have been conducted by experiment stations and other worlters to test out methods and principles in the interest of science and for the benefit of growers. The accumulation of such new Isnowledge has become very considerable especially In the last de- cade, but it is necessarily so scattered that very few growers have access to it, hence the demand for a book, which shall present the really important features of these Investigations as well as set forth the fundamental principles based upon the laws of plant growth. This volume Is lavishly illustrated mainly by actual photographs of specimens which show good and bad practices. The author has spared neither time nor ex- pense in gathering his photographs, each one of which tells its story. After a few pages of introduction the author discusses Plant Physiology as related to pruning. A chapter takes up the Philosophy of Pruning, itself a very in- teresting subject. Then follows a clasBlflcatlon and clear discussion of Buds, very fully illustrated from life. How Wounds Heal is an exceedingly interesting chapter, as are also those on Prevention and Repair of Mechanical In- juries, Pruning Nursery Stock, Young Trees, Mature Trees and Odd Methods of Pruning and Training, Re- juvenating Neglected Trees and Practical Tree Surgery. Profusely illustrated. 400 pages. 8% x 8 Inches. Cloth. Net, »2.00. HOBTlCtn.TUBK PUBUSHENG CO. 147 SnnuBer St., Boiton, Hats. HORTICULTURE Vol. XXVIII SEPTEMBER 7. 1918 No. 10 -^jl|HV "^iH^ 'JH^L- ^p^m^^^^^^^^A ^^^ % / i V Mrs. J. A. Peterson ' of WestwcioU, Ciucinuati. Uliio, I'r.'h idi'iit-elfct Ladies' Sucioty of Ameiit-an Florists Published Every Saturday at 147 Summer Street, Boston, Mass. Subscription $1.00 HORTICULTURE September 7, 1918 w I^VENDEB KING Greatly Eeduced BURPEE'S SWEET PEAS NEW WINTER FLOWERING SPENCERS The coal problem is one of great concern to tbe com- mercial florist, and there appears to be no alternative, ex- cept to produce such crops as can be grown with the smallest amount of heat. Sweet Peas can be successfully grown under conditions that would not allow production of other popular flowers. We recommend to our florist friends that thev sow Sweet Peas under glass for a com- mercial winter crop. Sweet Peas are the logical paying crop for the coming winter. They may be grown with very little heat. -WHITE 3395 — BURPEE'S EARLY SANKEY. A magnificent white. Black seeded, V- oz., 75c.: ot., $1.26: % lb., $3.75: lb., $12.50. 3396— BURPEE'S EAKLY SNOWSTORM. The best of the white-seeded, early-flowering Spencers yet introduced. The flowers are of great size and substance, beautifully waved, and are borne in great profusion. % oz., $1.00; oz., $1.75; % lb., $6.00; lb., $20.00. EARLY ENCHANTRESS Greatly Reduced CR.£AM 3381— BURPEE'S EAREY CANARY BIRD. This is a splendid, rich, deep cream or primrose colored self. % oz., 7.5c.; % oz., $1.25; oz., $2.00. 3391— BURPEE'S PRIMROSE BEAUTY. An attractive and pleasing shade of deep primrose, flushed with rose. Vi oz., 75c.; oz., $1.25; Vi ">., $4.50; lb., $15.00. LIGHT PINK ■!385— BURPEE'S EARLY LOVELINESS. The color is white the entire flower being suffused soft pink until it reaches the edges, which are distinctly picoteed with rose- liink. % oz., $ .75; oz., $1.25; Vi lb., $3.75; lb.. $12.50. 3397— BURPEE'S EARLY SWEET BRIAR. Color a lovely Khaile of pink throughout, hut with a soft salmon or amber suffusion this being more accentuated in the younger flow- ers and buds. '/, oz., $ .75; % oz., $1.25; oz., $2.00. DEEP PINK 3384— BURPEE'S EARLY ENCHAN'TRESS. A bright rose- pink, becoming deeper toward the edges of standard .and wings gradually softening In tone toward the center of the flow-er. M. oz., $ .75; oz., $1.25; % lb., $3.75; lb., $12.50. 3390— BURPEE'S EARLY PINK BEAUTY. A soft rose pink on white ground, ri'her toward the edges, gradually softening in color as it reaches the center of standard and wings. >/. oz., $ .75; oz.. $1.25; % lb., $3.75; lb., $12.50. ROSE PINK 3383— BURPEE'S EARLY EMPRESS. This is a magniticcnt flower of l.irgest size. A most distinct and glorious shade ut briglit deep rose-pink. A solid color throughout. M.. oz., $1.00; iz., $1.75; y. lb.. $6.(m: !b., $20.00. CREAM PINK 3382— lU'KPKK'S EARLY OAYBREAK. The n>lor is a pleasing sliadc of rich rose- pink on cream ground the color becoming deeper toward tlii' edge of standard and wings. 1/, oz., $ .75; Vi: oz., $1.25; oz., $2.00. S396«-BURPKK'S EARLY SUNBURST. A pleasing sluide of rich piiiU. hecoming lighter toward the base of standard mid wings ■ 'I'he entire flower is anfl-usod with soft amber 'md salmen. ' , oz., $ .75: oz., $1.25; % lb., $3.75; lb., $12.50. ROSE 3393— fORDllOOK ROSE. This lovely variety is a cliarm- iii" shade of rosy <':irinine. " vi oz., $ .50; oz., $ .85; '/4 lb., $2.50; lb., $8.00. BLUE 3380— BURPEE'S EARLY BLUE-BIRD. This is a charming shade of blue. Somewhat similar to Wedgwood. Vi oz.. $ .75; 1,4 oz., $1.25; oz., $2.00. CRIMSON AND SCARLET 3386 — BURPEE'S EARLY' KING. \ glowing, rich, bright crimson. M; oz., $ .75; oz., $1.25; i/i lb., $3.75; lb., $12.50. ■3394 — BURPEE'S ROSY MORN. The color Is a pleasing shade of rose witli efinigon-scarlet standard. Immense flowers. Vi oz., $ .50; oz., $ .85; >/i lb., $2.50; lb., $8.00. LAVENDER 3389— FORDHOOK PINK. ,\ ilistiiict shade of pink suf- fused with lavender throughout, Under artillcial light it is particularly pleasing. Vs oz., $ .50; oz., $ .85; V, lb., $2.i>0; lb.. $8.00. 3391ar— BURPEE'S EARLY PRINCESS. Color, a lovely shade of soft laveniler suffused m;iuve. A color in great de- mand. The flowers are most attractively fluted or waved. M; oz., $1.00; oz., $1.75; Vi lb., $6.00; lb., $20.00. 3399— BURPEE'S EARLY ZEPHYR. Rriefly described as a silvery blue self. Vi oz., $ .75; Vi oz., $1.25; oz., $2.00; >/, lb., $6.00. 3392— BURPEE'S EARLY LAVENDER KING. A flrst-class lavender has been much wanted in this type, therefore we have great pleasure in offering the new Lavender King. This glorious new variety is a rich, true, deep lavender throughout. VI: oz., $1.00; oz., $1.75: >/i lb., $6.00; lb., $20.00. MAUVE 338«— BURPEE'S E,\KLV M.MVE BE.MiTY. Color a pleas- ing shade of rosy mauve. Cliariiiiiig under artiflcial light. % oz., $ .75; Vi oz., $1.25; oz., $2.00 BICOLOR 3.398 YARR.VW-A. The color is a bright rose pink ^yith a clear, cre:imy base. KIoradale-Grown Seed exclusively. oz., $ .75; ',i lb., .$2.40 : lb., $8.00 3387 FORDHOOK PINK AND WHITi;. This is the must popular cobtr in early-tloweriiig Sweet Pens. Having a bright, rosy-pink standard with ereamy white wings, light- ly suffused rose, oz., $1.00; Vi lb.. as.'Ti; lb., $12.00. PICOTEE EDGED 3.384a BlISI'KE'S EARLY EXtU'lSITK. 'I'lie ground color is :i soft shade of primrose, the edge of the standard and wings beit;g lieautilnlly "picoteed" with deep rose-i>ink. ,\ strong, robust grower, the large flowers are freely borne on long stitT stents usually in throes and fours, '1 oz., $ .75; V4 oz., $1.'25: oz., $2.00 BOBBINK & ATKINS NURSERYMEN, FLORISTS, PLANTERS RUTHERFORD. NEW JERSEY We .are subscribers to the Nurserymen's fund for Market Development, also "Say It With Flowers" Publicity CampalKii. NURSERY STOCK Iruit and Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, Small Fruits, Clematis, Evergreens and Roses. Write for Trade List & T. SMITH COMPANY, Oessva, N. Y. We are subscribers to the Nurserymen's Fund for Market Development Let Us Quote You on CALLA ELLIOTTIANA IRIS, LILIUMS, PAEONIES, ETC. For Fall Delivery JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, Inc. Flowerfield, L. I. N.Y. HOLLAND NURSERIES BEST HABDT BHODODENBIIONS, AZAL.EAS, OONIFKBB, OLKMATIS, H. P. B08E8, SHRUBS AND HER- BACEOUS PLANTS. 2iC liini Street, Wiibiwkin Hilihts P. 0 Hi. ( HoMni. N I CHARLES H. TOTTY CHRYSANTHEMUMS IVIADISOIM, N.J. P. OUWERKERK, RERN S Bench grown stock ready for six and eight inch pots — price 35c. and 50c. — varieties BOSTONS, KOOSEVELTS, WHITMANII and TEDDY. JR. H. H. BARROWS, Whitman, Mass. September 7, 1918 HORTICULTURE 239 IM While we liave a splemlitl lot nt Geraniums on hand we thought we woulil change the heailing of our Ailvertisement anil call your attention to our large stock of Boston and Scottli Fern in Sin. pots at ?3.0u per doz., $25.00 per 100; 4 in. $10.00 per 100. Then we have some good Kenria Belmoriana. C-in. size at .$1,011 each: 5-in.. .^O.T.'i each. C.od value for the money, l-'er-ns and I'alms shipped without i he pots therefore at sec- cihil chi.ss rate. S.\I,VI.\ SPLEXDENS, HELIOTROPE, COLEUS, BE- Bulletin Bldg.. I'HILADEM'IIIA F-ERIMS Extra Strong, Heavy Plants, Well Fin- ished, for Immediate Delivery NVpliriilrpis ele^'antissinia, elegantissima ( iinipa<-ta and Smitbii, 2>4-iiicli pota, $8.00 |MT 1(1(1. Neplirolepis elegant issinia Conipa«ta, Mus- o«sa and Smithii, :'.ij-inch pots, o"»c. each. Nfphrolepis elegiintis^inia and eleg:antissiina C'linipaeta, G-inch, 75c. each; 8-inch, $1.50 <-arh; 10-inch, $:^.00 each; 12-itiCh, $5.00 eacli. Xeplirolepis Harrisii. 8-inch. $1,50 each. Nephrolepis MuHCUNa and Snitthii, 5-iUCli, T."k-. each, Xt-phrolepls Miiscosa and Smitliii, (J-inch, .i;i.i«) each. Nephrolepis I>\varf Boston, HV^-inch, iiSc. e;H-h. Nephrolepis I>«arf Boston, 6-inch, 50c. eiseh. Nephrolepis Dwarf Boston, 8-inch. $1.00 each. F". 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Here are some of the titles of these articles: Ants; Autumn Gardening; Bedding; Dis- eases; Drainage; Floral Designs; Formal Gardening; Hotbeds and Coldframes; Insects; Landscape Gardening; Lawn Plant- ing; Orchards; Rock Gardening; Subtropical Gardening; Tools and Implements; Village Improvements; Window Boxes, etc. General Index The final volume contains a complete index to the entire work, enabling the reader to locate volume and page of any sub- x,o^ «^ Ject he has In mind. ■ef'\'^ *^ The complete set of six volomes, bound In «.'''•' "C^V*.** V%»-* decorated buckram, will be delivered to ^ ■S'^'^^t^^&'x^' you for only $3 down and J3 a month \t^ .e^ */> ^'> cK o* for 11 months, until the full amount a.* ^^' \ V' .v' of $36 has been paid. Cash price S3S. jA „vi^,o^ Vt.o*A> BOSTON, ) MASS. ■iV \v^ A» ^V ^>^5#^ .**V^*' September 7, 1918 HOETICULTURE 241 The Stars and the Stripes. AH hail to the flag that brings freedom for all; The flag that unfurls at liberty's call. The flag that enslaves not. nor battles for gain. That frowns on oppression, that banishes pain. The Stars and the Stripes is the banner for me, The emblem of freedom, the flag of the free. Its stars reach the heavens, its stripes gird the earth. It raises the stricken, brings new hope to birth. It seeks not dominion, but flies for the right Undaunted by foe-men. unconquered by might. The Stars and the Stripes is the banner for me. The emblem of freedom, the flag of the free. From poles to equator the earth shall be free. And man shall be chainless on land and on sea; The spirit of freedom shall shine with the sun As liberty's cause by our banner is won. The Stars and the Stripes is the banner for me. The emblem of freedom, the flag of the free, 'Neath the stars of "Old Glory" each race and each creed Shall live in full freedom of thought, word and deed; The red stripes for courage, the white stripes for peace. Shall wave o'er the world until warfare shall cease. The Stars and the Stripes is the banner for me. The emblem of freedom, the flag of the free. Boston, August 28, igi8 /c.^.r. 243 HOETICULTURE September 7, 1918 horticulture: VOL. XXVIU SEPTEMBER 7, 1918 NO. 10 PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 147 Summer Street, Boston, Mass. WM. J. STEWART, Editor and Manager Telephone, Beach 292 ADVERTISING RATES: t'er inch, 30 inches to page $1.26 Discount 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), 30 per cent. rage and half page space, not consecutive, rates on application. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Year, in advance, $1.00; To Foreign Countries, $2.00; To Canada. $1.60. 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— Mrs. J. A. Peterson, Presi- dent-elect Ladies Society ot American Florists THE STARS AND STRIPES—/. K. M. L. Farquhar, poetry 241 VEGETABLE CULTURE— Winter Lettuce — Cauliflow- er— Onions — Potatoes — John Johnson 243 SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS — Convention Aftermath — Report of the Committee on Nomen- clature— Roses in Minneapolis 244 The Publicity Campaign 246 Department of Plant Registration 247 COST PRODUCTION— C/ior/cs H. Totty 245 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES — The Gardeners' Convention — American Rose Society — N. Y. Federation 247 SOME BOSTON INSTITUTIONS 248 FLOWER MARKET REPORTS: Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, New York, Philadelphia 253 Rochester, St. Louis 255 LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS; Philadelphia, Chicago, Cleveland, Boston, New York, St. Louis, Rochester, Cincinnati 256-259 OBITUARY -- George Ford — Lyman S. Briggs — John White — Dudley Hartford 257 MISCELLANEOUS: A Model Formal Garden — Illustrated 246 Catalogues Received 247 New Corporation 253 News Notes. ..■ 251-255-258 Timber Census 257 Business Troubles 258 Greenhouses Building or Contemplated 258 Patents Granted 258 There is still much imceriaiuty as The Holland bulb to the time when Holland bulbs situation are likely to reach this coun- try. Much of the nursery stocli shi|i|icrl to tills country from Holland' by way of Eng- land last spriui; was three months on the way. We have no assurance a.H'aiiist such delay now. We can only hope that conditiiiijs may lie lietter soon. ■ Eaifia has practically gone out of Scarcity of raffia the market. This is because there is now no means of getting it from Madagascar. In England, the war office has restricted the use of it to budding fruit trees. Perhaps the best substitute is the archangel wood bark mat which as boys we used to pull apart for plant tying purposes. TTnfortunately that, too, has become scarce since imports from northern Europe in the packing of wh"ich tlie arcliangel mat was largely u.sed, have become negligilde. Cannot some one suggest a suitable plant- tying material of home origin? "Those who expect to be able to im- Supplies port from Europe at the close of the after the war ^yai' such supplies as they secured there before the war, are likely to be disappointed. The fact is that, even now, as the result of four years of interruption to the production of ex- jiort material, and the inability of growers there to give proper attention to growing stocks, there is compara- tively little material in suitable condition for export. Of the nations we draw from, Belgium has unquestion- ably suffered the most and it is doubtful if any of the valuable collections of bay-trees and azaleas of Ghent and Bruges remain. Many j'ears must elapse before tliey can be replaced. Other countries have suffered to a less degree, yet in these the shortage and high cost ot lalior and scarcity of fuel have seriously crippled liolticultural production. For many years we have ad- vocated the desirability of producing our supplies in this country — now, it will be our only means of ade- quate supply. Much of the annoyance and mis- The best season understanding arising from the to sow lawns presence of weeds in newly sown lawns might be avoided if the advantage of sowing lawns at this season of the year were more generally understood. At this season seeds of weeds which are present in the ground are not likely to start and the grass seed will start and attain a height of several inches before the ground freezes. The next liest season to sow a lawn is the early spring as early as the ground may be worked. Lawns sown late in spring have to compete with the natural growth of weeds which we expect to grow elsewhere, but which when they come in the lawn are frequently blamed to the seed. If we plant a vegetable garden we expect to cultivate it and hoe down the weeds. There are un- thinking people who seem to have the belief that grass seeds should not only have the power to grow bt}t that they should also possess the miraculous power of pre- venting the growth of weeds about them. Let those who wish clean lawns take advantage of (he. present sowing time. September 7, 191S II 0 R T I C U L T U E E 243 Vegetabie Culture Questions by our readers i;, line witli any of tlie toiucs presented on tliis page wiii be cord illy received and promptly answered bv Mr. Johnson. Sucli coimuunications sliould invariably be ad- dressed to the office of H( IKTICULTURE. CONDCCTEll nV A-^i>-^ Winter Lettuce Chief among salads and not \\ i thout value as a cooked vegetable, lettuce is always in gie.at demand. It must be at once admitted that in private gardens especially a winter supply is provided for in various ways. What- ever the method, however, plans must now be adopted to meet the demand or to insure, if necessary, a con- stant supply. In some gardens lettuces from Septem- ber and October sowings are grown to stand the winter in cold frames and turn in early the following spring, while the main winter crop is raised from frequent sow- ings in the greenhouse. As to the safe wintering of let- tuce in cold frames, the rule which applies to the win- tering of most pilants under these conditions applies also in the case of lettuce. Do not promote a strong succulent growth in the early stages for after a spell of mild weather a sudden freezing v ould mean havoc to an otherwise thriving crop. It is obvious then that the soil for this purpose should be free from recent manur- ing if the plants are to survive the rigors of winter in cold frames. The cabbage-headed varieties are the most desirable. The most smtaMe vir'etie^ for winter forcing are Belmont Forcing. Tennis Ball (white seeded) and Commodore Nutt. The latter, of the Tom Thumb class, is a splendid variety. Grand Rapids, though not a head lettuce is worthy of a place where growing space is limited and is by far the most profit- able 'for market. The chief value of this variety to the private grower is that it may be grown to meet an emergency and to the holder of the small greenhouse it is invaluable. Small but frequent sowings in gentle heat can be made to furnish a continuous supply. If seedlings are pricked off three inches apart each way into flats, when a few inches in height these plants may be cut and used without waste. This, we believe, is the most practical method of raising lettuce at nominal cost during the winter months, as the flats may be made to occupy odd comers in the greenhouse. Cauliflower The sowing of cabbage and cauliflower seeds during September with a view to -wintering the seedlings in frames and having stock available for early spring plant- ing is a method not generally practiced. The reason for this is that quickly maturing varieties sown in heat in early spring may lie nursed along and planted out as soon as weather jiermits, and also that the produce of southern growers may be bought at a reasonable rate in the home market. Gardeners who have a few sash that would otherwise he idle ditring winter would do well to give fall sowings a trial. By making two sowings, the first about the middle of September and a second sowing at the end of the month, it will be found that these sowings result in larger and firmer heads than are obtainable from spring raised plants. Too early sowings are likely to give trouble by producing "Ijuttons." It is therefore better to defer rather than be in undue Jiaste in the matter of fall sowing. Sow the seed thinly on ground not too rich and prick out the seedlings into frames, allowing four inches from plant to plant. The soil should be rather poor, as free growth must not be encouraged, and for similar reasons give the plants all the light and air possible until severe weather sets in, when they will need protection to pre- vent injury from frost. Plants so treated may be trans- ferred to a sheltered position outdoors in the spring or they may be planted in rich soil and brought forward in cold frames. Onions Main crop onions must be harvested as soon as the crop shows signs of ripening: If left in the ground too long many of the finest lutlbs may be ruined, so that it is really better to get them under cover to finish ripen- ing rather than run the risk of losing some of them from decay. Potatoes The digging of potatoes should not be postponed when it is Imown the tubers have completed their growth. The heavy rains and hot sun of September together with nights of extreme cold often bring disease into the potato crops and a few days will frequently make a vast difference in the percentage of diseased tubers. The question of ripeness should not be regarded too serious- ly. If the skins are rubbed up a little no great amount of harm is done as new skins are formed in quick time. Choose fine weather for harvesting the crop and try to get all potatoes that are lifted, under cover the same dav. IwsfoO' lifood^ 2U HORTICULTURE September 7, 1918 SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS CONVENTION AFTERMATH. The auto ride and dinner on Fri- day, August 23, which brought the Con- vention activities to a close was a most enjoyable event. The autos were richly decorated with flowers and made quite a sensation as the pa- rade passed through the streets. The dinner was at the Century Boat Club and was a gala affair from start to finish. Of course there was an abun- dance of singing and speech making. On the happy occasion of the visit to the Missouri Botanical Garden where the visitors were entertained sumptuously by Dr. Moore and his as- sociates, an event of notable interest was the presentation to President Tot- ty of a silver dinner and tea service and that gentleman's reply to the elo- quent speech of presentation by Presi- dent-elect Ammann. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON NOMENCLATURE E. A. Wliite, Chairman. The work of this committee for the past year has been merged with toe activities of the American Joint Com- mittee on Horticultural Nomenclature, representing the American Association of Nurserymen, Ornamental Growers' Association, American Society of Landscape Architects, American Phar- maceutical Association, American As- sociation of Park Superintendents and the Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists. From time to time the chairman has received reports of the meetings of the sub-committee, consisting of J. Horace McFarland, chairman. Harlan P. Kelsey, secretary, Frederick Law Olmsted and Frederick V. Coville. At the annual convention of the S. A. F. & O. H. in New York in 1917 this organization voted to become an active participant in the work of the American Joint Committee on Horti- cultural Nomenclature and voted an appropriation of $300 for the work ot the committee for 1917. Previous to this action the 1917 Official Code had been published, copies of which were sent to all members of the affiliated organizations. Because of the delayed action of the S. A. F. & Q. H. in par- ticipating in the activities of the joint committee, but one hundred copies of the Official Code were available for its members. These were mailed in January to those members of the society to whom it was thought they would be most useful. If other mem- bers desire the Code and will write the chairman of this committee, an effort will be made to obtain them The Code has been generally ac- cepted as authoritative for commer- cial scientific nomenclature in the hor- ticultural trade. In reporting the activities of the Committee on Horticultural Nomen- clature, I cannot do better than to quote from the report of the secretary of the sub-committee>, Mr. J. Horace McFarland: "The 1917 Official Code related wholly to scientific names. It was necessary to arrive at a determination on these names before the work, which your committee considers of vast importance, of providing uniform common names, could be undertaken. That workhas now been considerably advanced. Information, lists and au- thorities on common names the world over have been consulted and are being codified. The energetic sub- committee, consisting of Messrs. Frederick Law Olmsted, the great landscape architect, F. V. Coville. the United States Botanist, and Harlan P. Kelsey, our own indefatigable secre- tary, met first in Washington, January 5, 1918, and are now continuing the work so that the forthcoming edition of the Code shall include usable com- mon names for the plants in com- merce. We are glad to report that the Bureau of Plant Industry of the De- partment of Agriculture, through Mr. Coville, has been able to assist by )jut- ting several of its experts to work m verifying and correcting botanical and common names, so that the sub-com- mittee may more readily have at hand the material for its expert labor. It is the fervent hope of the committee that the new edition of the Code in- cluding the common names, may be in shape for publication not later than January 1, 1919. When this shall have been accom- plished more will have been done to- ward the aim back of the founding of this committee, which was and is to make buying easy, than it would have deemed possible five years ago. It is incidentally noted tha. the com- mittee has adopted a plan of page and printing which will be more easily read than the 1917 Official Code, which was reprinted for the most part from the plates of Bailey's Standard Cyclo- pedia of Horticulture kindly lopned us by consent of Dr. Bailey -ind the pub- lishers, the Macmillan Company. Both the editor of this great work and its publishers have been in he;',rty sympathy with the work and the pur- poses of the American Joint Commit- tee, and this has been evidenced, in the supplying to that committee, with- out charge, of a complete set of the Standard Cyclopedia, as by the con- sent above noted. Moreover, Dr. Bailey is continuing his help and has under consideration the material adoption of the determined names which will be published by this com- mittee in another great work he has tiow in prospect." The work of the American Joint Committee on Horticultural Nomen- clature is far-reaching in its effects and promises to be of increasing value. Your committee feels that the Society of American Florists and Or- namental Horticulturists should give the work of the committee its hearty support and it, therefore, recommends: First. That the Society of Ameri- can Florists and Ornamental Horticul- turists hereby formally adopt the 1917 Official Code published by the Ameri- can Joint Committee, as its recom- mended standard and that it urge all its members to use this standard 'n catalogues, trade lists, nursery labels, check lists and all other relations with the plants and trees involved, makm? exceptions by cross-indexing, but not altering from the determined and ac- cepted Code. Second. That the Society continue the appropriation of $300 to provide for the publication of the Official Code, including common names as soon as it is ready, it being understood that the funds so voted be paid over to the treasurer of the American Joint Committee on Horticultural Nomen- clature for use in common with the funds of the other constituent organi- zations. ROSES IN MINNEAPOLIS. The following interesting letter was read at the meeting in St. Louis: August 20, 1918. To the Members of the Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists, in Convention Assembled. Dear Fellow Horticulturists: We have here in Minneapolis a Municipal Rose Garden, which has been the pride of our city ever since its existence, or for the past ten years. It has convinced the people of the Northwest that roses can be grown successfully in our climate, and roses are now grown In thousands of home gardens where formerly they were not accorded space. I want to offer the use of our Garden for trial purposes to every grower in the country. Anyone who lias a new variety that he wishes to try out is invited to send us si.\ plants. We will plant, protect, and cultivate them with all po.ssible care, keep an accurate record of their behavior, good and bad qualities during a period of three years, and report annually to the owner of the plants. Our object is to keep in touch with pro- gressive work in outdoor rose culture and to help the grower and introducer of new roses to try out and disseminate his prod- ucts. We have a standing committee of three judges, professional men appointed by the American Rose Society, to Judge such exhibits. We are willing to pay the express charges on the plants sent, if de- manded, all for the sake of keeping to the front and helping outdoor rose culture in every possible way. We now have about twenty-five hundred roses in about two hundred varieties, and have set aside trial beds to accommodate fifty varieties, or three hundred plants, and can give still more space if necessary. I earnestly ask for the co-operation of everyone interested in this work and hope: to receive applications from all parts of the country for space in our garden. Regretting that I cannot be with you at this Convention, but with cordial greetings tfi one and all. 1 beg to remain. Your friend ;ind co-worker. Theodore Wibth. i September 7. 1918 HORTICULTURE 2io Cost production Is a subject to which the florists has hitherto paid little or no attention but which present-day conditions will force him to seriously consider if lie is going to keep in business. Since the great war has started, all materials that the florists use such as fertilizers, glass and every other item has gone up from 50 to 500 per cent in price., but the florists in many cases still sell their standard plants at the same old price they did ten or fifteen years ago. The average grower detests book- keeping, and consequently his expense account just contains items of so much received, and so much paid out, without considering its relations to the cost of any crop. How many growers who sell field-grown carnations at $oO per thousand for instance, ever stop to figure out the cost of that crop? The grower in this respect is handicapped in comparison with any manufacturing concern, who can take a certain amount of raw material and after two or three runs on the machine can tell how many yards of cloth it will pro- duce and also just how much the labor cost was on the same. A grower deal- ing with live plants cannot have such a definite understanding, as so many other things have to enter into his cal- culations. In the case of a plant prop- agator, fungus in the cutting bench or any one of a dozen unlooked-for cir- cumstances may cause the loss of the entire crop of cuttings. Still, there is no way of ascertaining the definite cost of a crop except by means of a time card showing the cost per thousand of making cuttings; putting them in the sand: potting them and bringing them _ along to the point where they can be sold. To this of course must be added a proportionate ratio of overhead ex- pense, interest on capital invested in the greenhouses, advertising and a dozen other items. The average grower says it can't be done, yet all business experts tell us we must eventually get down to it or go out of business, since no man can do busi- ness at a loss nor can he do business on a blind basis unless he has a tre- mendous margin of profit and no fli:rist today of my acquaintance is getting that. One thing is sure — the govern- ment these days is not interested In any business that is not making money, since money must be made in order to give the government revenue to carry on the war to a successful con- clusion. As a cold business proposi- tion they are much more liable to di- vert our coal to some other business that is paying good dividends than to consider the florist because he did not make any money last winter. The grower is the cornerstone of the florists' business as without the grower it is obvious to the most primitive in- tellect that neither the wholesaler or retailer can exist. The retailer in the larger cities is the man who is the medium of communication between the grower and the consumer. In most cases he is a very much better business mafi than the grower but too often uses this advantage solely for his own benefit, and considers the grower the cow to be milked indefinitely. The retailer in some cases is more inter- ested in putting his fellow-retailer out of business than elevating the profes- sion up to the point where everyone can make money and live as men and women should live in this favored land of ours. The retailer must charge a price that is high enough to not only 'recompense him for his time and money invested, rental, help, etc., but to enable him to pay a price to the grower that he in turn can live and move and have his being. In too many cases-the retailer instead of helping all he can in a congested market and co- operating with the wholesaler to move the stock, uses all his energies to buy stock as cheaply as he can and sell it as high a price as possible. At the present time, very little team- work is manifested between the three branches of the business. I consider the wholesaler has the worst position of the lot since the retailer pounds him from the front-line trenches be- cause he charges "too high a price." and the grower pounds him from the rear because the price returned is not high enough. No matter what one purchases to- day the price is tremendously ad- vanced and the public can be readily instructed that they have to pay an increased price for flowers also. There are cases, to my knowledge, where in some cities geraniums, for instance, sold at one time for $1.50 per dozen, and sometimes were planted in addi- tion, at this price. This year the same quality plants sold for $3.00 per dozen, plus the cost of planting, with no ar- gument and just as much satisfaction to the customer. In cases where a grower retails his own stock he is apt to be a detriment to the market because he figures so long as he did not have to go into the open market to buy flowers, he can sell cheaper than his neighbor who does not have growing facilities. A greater mistake was never made, yet how many grower-retailers have ever studied out what their crop cost them in order to arrive at an aggregate idea of what they should charge their cus- tomer. I know many men in the grow- ing business who do not seem to think their own time is worth anything. Tf they were engaged in some other oc- cupation with the work of their hands they would get from $3.00 to $7.00 per day, and yet the labor they put into their own business is not figured as being worth anything. Then again there are men owning their own stores who do not estimate the rental, which they would have to pay if they did not own it as it would be part of their expense account. If there are any members of the Society that have records of expense of cost-production I think it would be an excellent idea if they could or would get together and work out something along these lines. One thing is cer- tain— many florists who never kept a record in their life, will be compelled to keep it this year on account of the income tax regulations which require that all persons engaged in commercial pursuits including florists must keep a record of all their transactions. With this as a basis, and the exercise of common-sense, many growers will be in a much better position after this year to know definitely whether or not they have made any money. There is another type of grower- florist who does the business a great deal of harm. I refer to the man who uses all of his family in his business, thereby, employing very little outside labor. He pays his own children a minimum of wage — in many cases gives them nothing but board and lodging and is thereby enabled to op- erate cheaply and sell at a price that another man, trying to bring up his family as any American family should be brought up, is unable to compete with. This kind of grower must be educated to the possibilities of his business before we can hope to have the florists' business attain its proper dignity. These remarks contain nothing about actual cost production but they may perhaps start a discussion so we may hear from someone who may have proceeded farther along with this sub- ject than I have. NATIONAL PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN. The cordiality with which our slo- gan "Say it with Flowers" has been accepted by the general public is, to say the least, most remarkable. The 20.000 paper signs embodying the slo- gan which our Promotion Bureau supplied to the National League for Woman's Service were speedily ex- hausted through its seven hundred or more branches throughout the coun- try, and. like Oliver Twist, the league is back for more. Chapter houses of the league which received a quota of twenty-five signs complain that the "ration" was too small to meet the op- portunities for local publicity, and their motor cars have been obliged to operate with "just one sign." The Promotion Bureau, therefore, is ar- ranging for another large output of these signs, not only tor purposes of the league, but to supply a great de- mand coming from other organizations engaged in similar work. Does any- one give a thought to the vast amount of direct publicity for flowers which is accomplished in this direction — and it is only a single feature of our campaign, maturing because we are organizeil sufficiently to be able to influence it? There are many ways of obtaining 2-1(3 n It 'I' 1 c L' i.'i' u i; K September 7, 1918 A MODEL FORMAL GARDEN. We herewith . present a photo of part of a model formal garden. It is especially interesting as the new dwarf hedge plant. Box-Barberry, Is used as a low border as a substitute for the dwarf box formerly used for this purpose but now practically out of the market. Although this border was planted late this last spring, it already makes a fine showing, its dainty soft-green foliage and upright form making it a fair rival of the bor- der box, its autumnal brilliant fall colorings giving it a class quite by itself. Box-Barberry is perfectly har- dy and will thrive wherever the Japan Barberry is at home. Many nurseries are now getting up a stock of Box- Barberry and it will soon be generally offered to the trade. publicity other than those for which our Campaign Fund was more partic- ularly expected to provide, and it is the object of our Promotion Bureau to embrace all opportunities present- ed. But, we must not forget that such opportunities become apparent only because of the expenditures made ac- cording to our program. Consequent- ly, if we do not progress on the lines laid out, and which entail the expendi- ture of the major part of our re- sources, the auxiliary publicity which costs practically nothing is hardly possible of accomplishment. All this is said because it is impera- tive that there should be no let-up in the influx of subscriptions to the fund. We are nearing the attainment of our object. The committees have asked for the subscription of $50,000 per year to meet the expense required by their efforts to obtain all this publicity for flowers, and are but a matter of $6,0ii0 short of their aim. There are enough florists in the coun- try who have not yet subscribed a cent to the fund to cover this short- age many, many times over, even with an aggregate of small contributions. Will they wake up to the necessity of performing the small part asked of them? The committees think they will. There is every reason to be- lieve that a sense of loyalty to the trade of which they are members, and from which they make their living will prompt them to make a contribu- tion to our fund in proportion to their means. This done, the plans for the completion of the 1918 program may be at once put into effect, and a con- tinuation of the good results already obtained assured. The Promotion Bureau has in con- templation the issue of a new line of dealers' helifs toward direct publicity very shortly. As these aids are pro- vided at actual cost, they will only be sent upon a cash order basis. This opportunity is taken to remind the few to whom shipments were made last season on faith of their individ- ual responsibility and who have not yet discharged their obligations, that remittances are expected forthwith, as these transactions were not of an ordinary commercial character, and advantage should not be taken of a courtesy. Through the miscarriage of a com- munication, a seeming neglect on the part of the secretary to note, during his recent trip in the interests of the campaign, his visit to Denver, Col., leads him now to acknowledge with gratitude the many courtesies extended to him in that city, and particularly the kind assistance and support given him by Messrs. N. A. Benson, Sam Lundy and Ben Boldt, through whom he was enabled to take the best ad- vantage of the limited time at his dis- posal. The following additional subscrip- tions have been recorded: Aniiuallv for Four Years — H. Kusil; & Co.. Kansas City, Mo., mi: Queen City F^lnral Co.. Seattle. Wash., $20; South Shore Floral Co., Speonk. L. I., N. "i".. $10; Anilnw J. Dean, Gladstone. Minn.. $10: Rudolph Fiseher, San Gabriel, Cal.. $10; George Schlegel, Brooklyn, X. Y.. $.50; Fred. G. Hemil. Terre Haute. Ind.. $10; Gullett & Sons. Lincoln, 111., .$50; Henry F. W. Aue. St. Louis, Mc. $5; H. Johann A: Son. Col- liusville. 111.. $10; Wm. L. Rock Flowers, Kansas City. Mo., $100: P. F. O'Keefe. I'.oston. Mass.. $100; Haur & Steinkamp, Indianapolis, Ind., $.'>0; Wendlanti &: Keiniel Co.. Elmlinrst. 111., .$.10; Koenifl Fl.iral Co.. St. Louis. Mo., $L'."i: llauui's Home o£ Flowers. Kno.wille. Teniji.. .$L'."i ; Roht. Weeks, Cleveland. O., $25; A. C. Brown, Springlield, 111., $25; Robt. C. Kerr, Inc., Houston, Tex., $25; Hillingers for Flowers, Austin, Tex., $25; John Astelfrich, Paris, 111., $15; Summerfield Floral Co., Spring- Held, Mo., $10; Morgan Floral Co., Hender- son, Ky., $10; Geo. Madsen, Alton, 111., $10; Robert Winkler, Wellston, Mo., $10; C. Winteriehc, Defiance, Ohio. $10; Davis Floral Co., Pine Blu£E, Ark., $10; W. J. Ed- wards, Kirkwood, Mo., $10; Alfred C. Hum- feld. Clay Center, Kas., $10; Frank S. Mor- ris, Bloomington, Ind., $10; Edward Green, San Antonio. Tex., $5; Theo. Browne, St. Louis, Mo., $5. For One Year— John R. Walsh, San Fran- cisco, Ca!., $10; Newton Rose Conserva- tories, Newton, Mass., $5; Fleischman Floral Co., Chicago, 111., $50; R. J. Wind- ier. Chicago, 111.. $25; Fred. Schramm, Park Ridge, 111., $5; W. F. Barkham, Ridgewood, N. J., $5. Second Subscription — Mrs. R. E. Darbee, San Francisco. Cal., .$25; Gude Bros. Co., Washington, D. C, $100; Chas. P. Mueller, Wichita. Kans., $25; Herman Franks, Cohen and Hiller, N. Y., $25; Kerr The Florist, Houston, Tex.. $2.5. Total, $1,050.00. Previously reported from all sources, $4.^,022.25. Grand total, $44,072.25. John Young, Secy. 1170 Broadway, New York. August 31, 1918. THE HORTICULTURAL CATALOG A MONTHLY M.4GAZINE FOR WESTERN NURSERYMEN FLORISTS, SEEDSMEN Contiiins alpha tie tical listings of aval IH hie surplus stock, etc. $1.00 per year. Foreifin S1.50 THE HORTICUlTUAU CATALOG LO.S ANGELKS. r.VLIFOBNIA September 7. 191S HORTICULTURE 2-17 CLUBS AND THE GARDENERS' CONVENTON. The annual convention oi tlie_ National Association of Gardeners will occur at Cleveland, Tuesday, Wednes- day and Thursday, Sept. 24-26 The local convention committee, consisting of Herman Knoble, Walter E Cook, Frank A. Friedley, M. A. Vinson. R. P. Bryden, Luther Wells, H. P. Rapley, have left nothing undone to make the event a memorable one and it is look- ing forward to a large attendance, both from distant and nearby points. Business is to be the keynote uf this convention and the subjects selected for discussion, will furnish material for thorough consideration of the gar- dener's relation to the war and the conditions to be met during the recon- struction period. The program follows: Tuesday, September 24 Morning — Registration of members; executive meeting. Afternoon — Opening of the conven- tion by chairman, Herman Knoble; address of welcome by Mayor Davis of Cleveland; reply by M. C. Ebel; President Weeks' address; Secretary's report; Treasurer's report; report of standing committees; reports of special committees; communications; consideration of 1919 meeting place; nomination of officers. Evening — Illustrated lecture by J. Otto Thilow, Philadelphia, on the "Flora of Hawaii," to which the mem- bers of the Cleveland Garden Club and Florist Club are invited. Wednesday, September 25 Morning — Election of officers; un- finished business; paper by Edwin Jenkins. Lenox. Mass., on "The Gar- dener and the War"; discussion. Afternoon — Visit to Cleveland's pri- vate estates and public park system. Evening — Banquet. Thursday, September 26 Jlorning — Unfinished business; paper by M. C. Ebel. Madison, N. J. on "The Gardener's Opportunity After the War"; discussion. Afternoon — Bowling contest. The Hotel Hollenden has been selected as the headquarters of the association, where the business ses- sions, lecture, and banquet will take place. Members traveling from a distance should provide for their railroad trans- portation at an early date to avoid dis- appointment with last minute arrange- ments. A party will leave by way of New York City on the evenins; of September 22. Eastern member- de- siring to join this party should -om- municate with the secretary of the association. Members desiring to join the Chicago party, should get in touch with ex-president Thomas W. Head. Lake Forest, 111. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Rose Registrations. The following request for registra- tion of a rose has been received and this . has been approved by the Rose Registration Committee. Unless ob- jections are received within three weeks from the date of this publica, tion, the registration will be perma- nently accepted: Name, Mrs. J. C. Ainsworth; class. Hybrid Tea. Parentage of rose, sport of Mrs. Charles Russell. Description — Habit of plant, upright and vigorous; character of foliage, light green, leathery; freedom of growth and hardiness, free grower; flower, large; color, light rose pink; form, high built centre, fairly full; fra- grance and bud, finely fragrant; petal- age, 45 to 50 petals; freedom of bloom and lasting quality, remarkably free and most noticeable for keeping qual- ities— absolutely fadeless. The rose is similar to Mrs. Bayard Thayer, but is different in size, form, growth and color, and superior for the following reasons: Its fine form, opening freely and evenly; its excel- lent one shade of color. More vigor- ous and more easily propagated than Mrs. Charles Russell. (Signed) Clark Bros., Portland, Ore. E. A. White, Secy. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS Department of Plant Registration. Public notice is hereby given that, as no objections have been filed, the following plant registrations become complete: Roses Premier, 'Victor, Golden Rule, and Mme. Butterfly, by the E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind. Pyrethrums Rutherford, President Wilson, Sylvia, Pink Beauty, Rosy Morn, Cactus, Dainty, Favorite, Co- lumbia, Delight, Rose Pearl and Purity, by Bobbink & Atkins, Ruther- ford, N. J. John Yorsc, Secy. 1170 Broadway, New York. Sept. 3, 1918. N. Y. FEDERATION The New York Federation of Horti- cultural Societies and Florists' Clubs will hold a session at the State Fair Grounds, Syracuse, on Wednesday, Sept. 11 at 2 p. m. Prof. David Lums- den is superintendent of the floral sec- tion of the big fair. The Rhode Island Horticultural Society will hold an exhibition in the Ball Room, Narragansett Hotel. Provi- dence, on September 12 and 13. Dahlias will be a leading specialty. All classes are abundantly provided for in the prize schedule, copies of which may be obtained from the secretary, Ernest K. Thomas, Kings- ton. R. I. IF INTERESTED IX Christmas Heather i( will be to yoar advantage to CMinmunicafe with Tonrs truly, A. L. MILLER .lAMAKA. NKW YORK CHRYSANTHEMUM SPECIALISTS ELMER D. SMITH & CO. ADRIAN, MICH. ID|C A pleated cuftomer is our best PFAMIFC Our assets increase ■ ^*''^'^^ with every sale. r H LO/V Send for price list. GEORGE N. SMITH, Wellesley Hills, Mass. CATALOGUES RECEIVED. Harlan P. Kelsey, Salem, Mass. — Fall List of Hardy American Plants. J. Bolgiano & Son, Baltimore, Md. — August Folder of Garden Seed and Poultry Supplies. V. Lemoine & Son, Nancy, France. — New Delphiniums and Choice Herba- ceous Peonies, July list. A general catalogue will be issued in September. H. G. Hastings Co., Atlanta, Ga. — "Hastings Seeds." Catalogue No. 56, for Fall, 191S. The cover is especially artistic, patriotic and pretty. Con- tents up to date. Elm City Nursery Co., New Haven, Conn. — 1918 Autumn List of Choice Evergreens, Shrubs, Vines, Roses, etc. Prices are raised somewhat, but they are none too high if one wants to stay in the business. The move is a wise and timely one. It is better to sell less, if necesary, and do it at a living margin. At a meeting of the stockholders of the Wm. P. Stark Nurseries, Inc., at Stark City, La., August 6th. the name was changed to Neosho Nurseries Co. The following are directors: O. L. Cravens, C. E. Buehner, P. JI. Ran- som, W. P. Stark, Josiah J. Hazen. The officers are: Josiah J. Hazen, president and general manager: C. E. Buehner, vice-president and treasur- er; P. M. Ransom, secretary. The company has purchased the buildings with the land adjoining which have been used as offices and packing houses for several years. STUMPP & WALTER CP. Seeds and Bulbs 30-32 Barclay Street NEW YORK CITY 248 HORTIC ULTUEE September 7, 1918 SOME BOSTON INSTITUTIONS. Bussey Institution. The Bussey Institution is situated at the outer edge of Jamaica Plain. Massachusetts, about five miles south- west of the centre of Boston, and close to the Forest Hills Station on the Providence Division of the N. Y., N. H. and H. Railroad. Although somewhat removed from the other de- partments of the University, it is near enough to Cambridge to enable the student to attend instruction in both places. The Bussey Institution is now or- ganized for advanced Instruction ami research in subjects relating to agri- culture and horticulture, the subject first established in this line being economic entomology. Arnold Arboretum. The Arnold Arboretum was founded in 1872, by the trustees under the will of James Arnold, of New Bedford, tor the purpose of scientific research and experiment in Arboriculture, Forestry, and Dendrology, and as a Museum of trees and shrubs suited to the climate of Massachusetts. The Arboretum, 220 acres in extent, is immediately adjacent to the grounds of the Bussey Institution, and, under a special ar- rangement with the City of Boston, is open to the public every day in the year from sunrise to sunset. The living collections are supplemented by an Herbarium, Museum, and Library. The library contains approximately thirty thousand bound volumes relat- ing to dendrology, forestry and arbori- culture. In these subjects it Is not equalled by any other in America, and students or specialists taking advanced work in the study of woody plants have facilities offered in this great library which cannot be found elsewhere. Any person properly qualified to pursue the study of practical arbori- culture or dendrology may be admit- ted to the Arboretum as a student on application to Professor C. S. Sargent, Jamaica Plain, Mass. Botanic Garden. The Botanic Garden, founded in 1807, occupies about seven seres of land at the corner of Linnaean and Garden Streets, Cambridge More than five thousand species of flower- ing plants are cultivated for educa- tional and scientific purpose. The range of greenhouses com- prises fourteen divisions assigned re- spectively to; (1) Desert plants. (2) Exhibition of plants In flower. (3) Economic plants and orchids. (4) Palms and their allies, aroids, etc. "Seeds with a Lineage'' All Varieties Thoroughly tested at our trial grounds, Rasoies Park, London, England. Send for Catalogue CARTERS TESTED SEEDS, Inc., comm.r'cfBidg..BntoD, m.**. BAMBOO CANE STAKES Per bale Per bale NATURAL,, 6 ft., 2,000 $21.00 6-9 ft., 600 7.00 0-12 ft., 400 8.S0 Prices ei warehouse New York. Terms — Net cash 30 days. McHUTCHISON & CO. 95 Chambers St., New fork Freesta Purity MAMMOTH SIZE Also 5-8 and up FREESIA — refracta alba S-8 Inch. SWEET WIL,I.IAM — single mixed fine strain. CTCLAMEN Seed. Finest American grown from the very finest strains. Prices on Application J.M.THORBURN&CO. 53 Barclay Street Through to 54 Park Place NEW YORK CITY (5) Mexican plants, ferns, and or- chids. (6) Potting shed. (7) Tropi- cal ferns and orchids. (8) Australa- sian plants. (9), (10), (11) Assigned to experimental work in vegetable physiology. (12) F>ropagating house. (13) Potting shed. (14) Herbaceous plants for the students in Botany 1. The space at the northwestern part of the Garden is devoted to an ex- hibition of a large number of our North American species, with special reference to their morphology. The ground below the terrace is filled with illustrations of the Orders and principal Genera of the plants of the United States, together with species from the Old World for comparison. The grounds and greenhouses are open to the public daily, from sunrise to sunset. To students properly qualified, specimens of flowers and living plants are freely furnished, and facilities are offered in the laboratories in the Gar- den, for pursuing investigations in morphology. Under certain restric- tions, students are supplied with aV necessary appliances for conducting experiments in Vegetable Physiology, and its application to practical ques- tions in horticulture. From the first week in July until the second week In August, regular instruction in Botany is given at the Botanic Garden, in connection with the Summer School. Gray Herbarium The Gray Herbarium occupies a building In the Botanic Garden. The collection, presented to Harvard Uni- versity in 1864 by the late Professor Asa Gray, now contains over four hundred thousand sheets of mounted specimens and is the result of more than sixty years of continuous growth. It embraces all orders of flowering plants, ferns, and fern-allies, while the bryophytes, fungi, lichens, and algae have now been transferred to the Cryptogamic Herbarium in the Botanical Division of the University Museum. The Gray Herbarium la rich in type specimens of species and varieties, in standard and rare phaen- ogamic exsiccati, and in the possession of the greater part of the specimens which have been critically studied In the preparation of the "Synoptical Flora of North America." The Herbarium may be consulted, under supervision of the staff, by ad- vanced students and other properly qualified peisons. Visiting specialists receive such facilities for work as can be given without interrupting the regular duties of the staff. The Library of the Herbarium, now including more than twenty-seven thousand carefully selected volumes and pamphlets, is open for consulta- tion to all persons Interested in Botany. The valuable local collection of the New England Botanical Club is tem- porarily deposited in the building of the Gray Herbarium, and may, with certain restrictions, be consulted by persons interested in the flora of New England. Botanical Museum. The collections at present accessi- ble to the public are on the third floor of the central section of the University Museum and on the land- ing of the first floor. They are de- signed to illustrate the principal systematic, biologic, and economic re- lations of plants. The large and in- creasing Ware Collection of glass models of flowers, prepared by the artists Leopold and Rudolph Blaschka of Ger-many, occupies the large exhi- bition room. — Harvard Register. September 7, 1918 HORTICULTURE 249 MICHELL'S NEW CROP FLOWER SEO CYCLAMEN SEED Distinctive Giant Strain 100 1' '0 Seeds Sc is Duke of C'onnausht, Crim- son S1.25 Slo.rtO Excelsior, White with Eye. 1.35 GrandiUora Alba. White... 1.25 Princess of Wales, PinlJ... 1.25 Salmon Que^n. Salmon Pink 1.50 St. George, delicate Salmon ; foliage marbled 1.50 MUed Colors 1.00 P.\XST SEED Michell's Giant Exhibition, Mixed. A giant strain, which for size of Idem. heavy texture and varied colors and shades cannot be surpassed. Half tr. pltt.. 30c.; 50c. per tr. pkt. ; % oz., Sl.Jo; S2.00 per 14 oz.; per oz.. $7.00. Also Giant Prize and Regular Strains of Pansies in separate colors. KI.OO 10.00 i;.oo 13.00 H.OO IIE.ADQC\RTERS FOR ASPARAGUS PLUMOSDS NANUS 1,000 S^eds, ^S.Ot, ui.UHU Stftds, S'25.00 5,000 Seeds. 13. 1o 25.0110 Seeds. 56.?5 Also all other seasonable Seeds, Bulbs and Supplies Send for New Wholesale Price L-ist If you haven't a copj" MICHELL'S SEED HOUSE 518 Market St., Philadelphia Lilium Candidum AmarylUs, Callas Cold Storage Lilies Write ut for price AMERICAN BULB CO. lie yf. Wabaak At*. OHIOAOO, n.I.. *«^MI.AP« J. I■R^A/IIM 106 West 28th St.. XEW TORK CHOICE FLORISTS' FLOWER SEEDS Asparagus Plamosus Nanus — 1000 seeds, $3.50; 5000 Seeds, $15.00. Asparagus Sprengeri — lOOO Seeds, Sl.OO. Salvia Bonfire — V& oz., 50c.; 1 oz., $2.00. Salvia Zurich — y» oz., 75c.; 1 oz., $i.OO. Stocks Beauty of Nice. 757o Double Flowers — Shell Pink, Bright Fink, Purple. White — Tr. Pkt., $1.00; J4 oz., $2.00; 1 oz., $5.00. Snapdragon, Petunias, Verbenas, etc. SEND FOR CATALOGUE. Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA. BLUE LIST OF WHOLESALE PRICES MAILED ONLY TO THOSE WHO PLANT FOR PROFIT Cyclamen Seed— Giant Strain Salmon King, White, Bright Pink, liright Red. Delicate Pink, $'J.OO per 1000. Supberb Red and Delicate Salmon (Prize Medal Winners), S17.50 per 1000. S. S. SKIDELSKY & CO. 1004 Lincoln Bldg., PHILADELPHLV, PA. BURNETT BROTHERS Importers and Growers of SEEDS, BULBS, PLANTS, &c. 98 Chambers Street, New Yoik SEEDS FOR SUMMER SOWING ANTIRRHINUM Giant White, Giant Yellow, Giant Red, 1-4 oz, 60c CALENDULA Orange King, Lemon Queen, per oz. 40c LARKSPUR INVINCIBLE Rosy-scarlet, 1-4 oz. 30c Pink, 1-4 oz. 20c White, 1-4 oz, 20c STOCK GIANT TEN WEEK \Srhite, Pink, Light Blue, Dark Blue, 1-8 oz. 85c MIGNONETTE Farquhar's Universal, 1-16 oz. $2.00; 1-S oz. $4.00 R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., X^' i.e:oimard's seeds and SEED SERVICE FOR SALE BY LEONARD SEED COMPANY, Chicago, III. CH.\RLES H. VICK GEORGE B. HART PRIMULA MALACOIDES (Towendsi) IMPROVED TYPE Transplanted Seedlings $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000 HART&VIGK,lnc. 55 Stone St , Rochester, N. Y. FREESIA PURITY New Crop Now on Hand. N£W CROP PERENNIAL FLOWER SEEDS JOSEPH BRECK & SONS' CORP. 47-54 North Market St., Boston, Mass. 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 Der St., NEW YORK and ORANGE. COI«n«. KELWAY S SON SPECIAUZE IN SEEDS (personally selected straini) WHOLESALE ONLY Write lor Special Prices, Spot or Forward Only Address, LANGPORT, Eng. W. E. MARSHALL & CO. SEEDS, PLANTS AND BULBS Horticultural Sundries 166 W. 23rd St., NEW YORK J. BOLGIANO & SON Careful Seed Growers and Seed Distribu- tors (or One Hundred Years WRITE FOR OUR 1918 SPECIAL CATALOGUE Tc Market Oard«iierB and FlorUt* Pratt and Light Su., BALTIMORE* MD. 260 HOETICULTURE September 7, 1918 ALEX. McCONNELL IMI 611 FIFTH AVENUE :V\/ VORK iDess Hours, 7 A. M. to 4 P. M. S. S. PENNOCK COMPANY The ^»V°.lf/itif of Philadelphia NEW YORK 1 1 7 W. 2Sth St. PHILADELPHIA BALTIMORE 1 608- 1 620 Ludlow St. Franklin & St. Paul Sts. WASHINGTON. 1 2 1 6 H. St., N. W. WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS - "^"■"^to'dealers o: ly Roses Am. Beauty, Special *' " Fancy and Elxtra ■ '* " No. I and culls Russell Hadley Euler, Mock Arenberg, Hoosier Beauty Ward, Hillingdon Killarney . Key, Taft Ophelia. Sunburst Carnations Cattleyaa Lilies. Longiflorum Lilies, Speciosum Lily of the Valley Snapdragon Gladioli Asters Dahlias Calendula ' Sweet Peas Gardenteis Adiantum Smilax • Asparagus Flu. & Spren. (looBhs.) CINCINNATI Sept. 2 CHICAGO Sept. 2 25.00 15.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6,00 5.00 4.00 3.00 4.00 60.00 12.50 35.00 20.00 10.00 12.00 12.00 13. 00 8.00 6.00 6.00 1 8.CO 2.00 I 75-00 1 i5ture all oar iital Disiins, Baskets, Win Wirk &Noviltiis and are dealers In Decorative Glassware. Growers and Florists* Beauisites H. BAYERSDORFER & CO. Manufacturers and Importers 1129 Arch St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. THE t.EADING FLORISTS' SUPPLY HOUSE OF A.MERICA WILLIAM MACKIE WHOLESALE FLORIST | 105 West 28tli Street, NEW YORK Consignments solicited TELEPHONE: FARR.AGUT 759 1 Wired Toothpicks Mannfaotnred by #. J. COWEE, Berlin, NaYa 10,000. . .$'^.00 50,000. . .$8.75 Sample free. For sale by dealers. When writingto Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture September 7, 1918 HORTICULTUEE 255 ..-*1^ 11 RIBBON NOTICE Now is the time to stock up on Ribbons and Supplies. Market advancing rapidly. You will pay more if you wait until later in the season. Write or wire for firm offer Oi place your order at open prices. Include some of the corsage shields. Light, graceful, dainty, inexpensive. Indispensa- ble in up-to-date art work. S. S. PENNOCK COMPANY The "WriSo, Philadelphia NEW YORK PHILADELPHIA BALTIMORE 117W.28thSt. 1608-1620 Ludlow St. Franklin & St. Pa ul f Is 1 ! QIEEN MARY CORSAGE SHIELD WASHINGTON, 1216 H St.. N. W. Flower Market Reports (Continued from page 253) do with it. But take it all in all tUe aster is the star of the firmament in the cut flower market just now, and has the field pretty much to itself. Roses continue very good from Rus- sells down to Ward. In between, worthy of mention, are White Killar- neys and Ophelias. Lilies are also an important standby and are in good supply. What would be done without them is hard to say. Lack of good lily of the valley and other regulars in white for memorial work throws it all to the longiflorum and keeps prices at unusually firm level for the summer months. Gladioli are still in evidence but they are getting smaller in stem and flower. The early flowering dahlias, in cactus, decorative, and fancy, are bobbing up a little more freely, and pretty soon these will be "cutting some ice," at least in the decorative and display work — although they are not much for the memorial end. Carnations, orchids, and a lot of other usually notable ornaments of the market are off on their annual vacation and we trust are having a good time. C o n d i t i ons ROCHESTER, N.Y. have not c h a n ged ma- terially since last week. The market is overcrowded with gladioli and asters. Both are arriving with their tips burned and are soft and consider- ably smaller than they should "le. Growers are pleading for rain. All outdoor stock is small and does not sell very briskly. The supply of roses is shortening up, but the supply is about equal to the demand. The call for white lilies is not large and auratum lilies are in fairly good supply and sell well. Carnations are small with a meagre supply. The market this week ST. LOUIS owing to the renewed warm spell was a quiet one with plenty of flowers but very little demand. The opening of the theatres will perhaps help to move things. Roses are improving, carnations are small, asters, tube roses and gladioli are in good supply at all the houses. J. K. AL.L IM "A IB4DBR I.VTBB WH0LBS4LE COMMISSION TRADE FOR OVER TBIRTI TEARS" Have a demand for more than I can supply. Rose Growers Call or Write. 118 West 28th St. I^JE:^A/ YORK TELEPHONES Farragot 167 and 30S8 NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only MISCELLANEOUS CatUeyaa Lilies, Lonariflorum Lilies, Speciosum Lily of the Valley Snapdragon Gladioli Asters • Dahlias Calendula Sweet Peas Grdenias Adiantom Smilax Asparafftia Plomosus. &■ Spren (lOo bunches). Ust Part of Week First Part ot Week •Dding Aug. 31 begianing Sept 2 1918 1918 35.00 to 4.00 to 2, CO to 4.00 to to 1. 00 to .25 to .25 to to to to to 6.00 to 10,00 to [50.00 5.00 4.00 8.00 2.00 2.00 1. 00 8.0a 13,00 35.00 4.0c a, 00 4,00 1.00 •25 ■25 6.00 10,00 to 150,0c tc 6,cc to 4. CO to 8.00 to to 2. 00 to 2. CO to 1 .00 to to to to to S.cc to 15.00 Philadelphia— Will Rehder, Wilming- ton, N.C.; Prank Fallon. Roanoke Va.; John Paul, Cumberland, Md. Rochester, N. Y. — Stephen Green of H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Phila:. Arthur Zirkman, Phila.; E. W. Neubrand of F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown. N. Y. Cleveland— Charles H. Totty, wife and daughter, :Madison, N, J.; E. A. Fetters, Detroit, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs, James Salmon, Akron, O.; C, C. Bein- gesser, Lorain, O. Chicago — W. A. Jlanda, South Orange. N. J.; A. M, Terrill, Calgary, Alberta; Chas. P. Mueller, Wichita. Kas.; John G. Esler, Saddle River, N. J.; L. A. Coles, Kokomo, Ind.; Peter Ferrari, San Francisco, Calif.: J. F. Hauser, Bayfield. Wis. been filed. Its capital stock is $10,000. Its directors are Ellsworth Ford. Louis I. Hand, J. Mansfield Redfleld, Reginald E. Wigham, and Roy S. Pol- lock, al' of New York. Cazenovia, N. Y. — The Cazenovia Greenhouses, owned by Mrs. Henry Burden, will be closed this coming winter because of the inability to ob- tain a sufficient supply of coal. As the buildings are not so arranged that half can be closed and the other half heated, it will be necessary to close the entire plant. The closing will mean a considerable financial loss as there is a large stock on hand that will have to be disposed of before cold weather sets in. NEWS NOTES Rye, N. Y. — The certificate of in- corporation of the Ford Nurseries has HENTZ & NASH, Inc. Wholesale Commision Florists SS and 57 West 26th Street .gut "' NEW YORK Telepli ■ I HORTICULTURE September 7, 1918 LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS PHILADELPHIA. Dr. Peter H. Lane of Chestnut Hill, well known to the florist fraternity, went to the hospital Wednesday for a serious internal surgical operation. We hope everything will turn out all right but in the meantime, like his hosts of friends, we sit on the anxious bench. Mark Mills and Charles Grakelow were nominated for president at the monthly meeting of the Florists' Club, held on the 3rd inst. The election takes place at the next monthly meet- ing, first Tuesday in October. George Craig and Robert Kift were nominated for treasurer and secretary respec- tively. Wm. E. Earnshaw, who has been chief accountant at Bristol for the U. S. Shipping Board since last June, has been promoted to assistant controller in the Board with headquarters in Philadelphia. The appointment goes into effect Sept. 17th. Mr. Earnshaw used to be connected with the S. S. Pennock Co. Charles Sim and E. J. Dooner have got back from Lake Placid. Samuel S. Pennock is still at Indian Lake hav- ing a nice quiet vacation. He says there is very little hay fever up in the Adirondacks. John Burton and family have returned home after a pleasant week as guests of John W'estcott at Waretown. "What we like," says Robert Craig, "is a swift buyer. We had a visitor at Norwood the other day all the way from Boston. He came down from Philadelphia in a taxicab and stayed only five minutes. But in that short time he saw enough of oiir stock of Otaheite oranges to say. send me five hundred dollars worth — right away." Which says something both for Bos- ton acumen and Craig quality. A wedding of Interest in this city and in Goldsboro, N. C, was that of Miss Celia Berkowitz, daufrhter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Berkowitz, of 1741 Diamond street, and Mr, Nathan J. Edwards, of Goldsboro, which took place Monday at noon, at the home of the bride's parents, with the Rev. Joseph Krauskoph, of the Keneseth Israel congregation, officiating. She was given in marriage b\ her father and was unattended. According to cablegram received recently both Douglas and Jack Earl were in the battle of tlie Ourcq and both are still in fighting trim — for which their parents are duly thankful. Doylestown luck again. And listen to this editorial from the Philadelphia Record: "Pennsylvania iias been harder hit in the daily lasualty lists of late than any other State in the T'liion, and this section of the Commonwealth has been well to the fore. Yet, in spite of this, a strange immunity from death or even slight wounds appears to attach to the men of one i:ood-sized town in this vicinity. Doylestown has sent ii little more than its full iiunta of flghting men to the front, and there have been many evidences that Doylestown nun have taken part in the lighting, and yet up to date no one from that town has been mentioned in the lists. e.\cept one Schaeffer, whom no one in Doylestown seems to know anything about— and he was only slightly wounded. This same protective spirit seems to have hovered over Doylestown during the Civil war. for the casualties among the men of the Bucks county seat were very low, de- spite their big part in .the lighting." May the good angel continue to hover over "Fordhobk" even though ■Kitty Wiggles'' (and others) do lodge nearby. CHICAGO. Joseph Foerster, trustee in the Wm. Kidwell bankruptcy case, has paid a dividend of 20 per cent, to the creditors as the result of his manage- ment during the six months. Victor Young, retail florist at 1239 N. Clark street, who -was reported to be having financial difficulties just as he was drafted, has now filed petition In bankruptcy with liabilities at $3,448.37 and no assets. Wm. Langhout. who has been the manager of the Then greenhouses and was considered the principal owner since its purchase from Anton Then, some time ago and has continued to be operated under the name of the Then Greenhouses, has been forced into involuntary bankruptcy. The principal item is a claim for $21,700 for lily of the valley bulbs, received from Van Zonneveld Bros. & Philippo, Sassenheim, Holland and which he sold to H. N. Bruns, a local grower. Mr. Langhout was brought before Judge Landis to give an account of the whereabouts of the money and his memory failing him was placed under $10,00t) bonds by Judjge Landis, Aug. 27th. A sensational trial is expected. The Board of Forest Preserve Com- missioners of Cook county, of which Peter Relnberg Is president, has Is- sued a pamphlet showing the location of the eleven preserves, containing 12,575 miles, all to be kept in their natural state, as far as possible, and, under proper restrictions, open to the people at all times. These wooded lands form a chain of pleasure grounds, some containing pastures for deer, others timber which has stood since the days of the Indians, others the most picturesque views in the county and all filled with birds, wild flowers and natural springs, which make them ideal spots for families to picnic in. A system of asphalt or con- crete roads has been adopted by the board, which when completed will connect the preserves and form an outer boulevard system unsurpassed by any city. The purchasing of all these tracts, their improvement and maintenance, has meant work, the careful performance of which is a credit to Peter Relnberg, president of the board and one of Chicago's pio- neer florists. CINCINNATI. Jos. Durban and Ray Ech leave for national army training camps this week. Ed. Schwarz, the Norwood florist, is convalescing after an operation for appendicitis. Jos. Grlmme of R. D. Buttle's, who entered the service a few months ago, is now on his way across. BOSTON Wm. R. Nicholson is recovering at a private hospital in Framingham from a serious and painful operation. E. H. Wilson of the Arnold Arbor- etum is expected to sail from Japan for home early in January, 1919. The Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston, will resume regular monthly meetings, the next meeting being at Horticultural Hall on Tuesday even- ing. September 17. Frank Connelly, who has been a faithful employee of Welch Bros. Co. for over twenty-flve years has entered the service and is now located at the navy yard In Charlestown. The exhibition of children's home and school garden products last Sat- urday and Sunday was a splendid dis- play of industry and thrift and most creditable to the myriad of young people who contributed. Another star has been added to the service flag of R. & J. Farquhar & Co.'s this week, Mr. Benjamin H. White, who has been connected with this flrm for many years having been called to the colors and has gone to Syracuse, N. Y. Albert C. Burrage of Beverly Farms, Douglas Eccleston, gardener, exhibited at Horticultural Hall. Boston, on August 31 two rare orchids. They were Vanda luzonica, the first speci- men ever shown at the hall, and Cat- tleya fabia, a hybrid of C. labiata and aurea. Each was awarded a silver medal. NEW YORK. Secretary John Young has returned from his long tour of the West and is looking fine. At the meeting of the Florists' Club on Monday night, September 9, which win be the opening of the series for 1918-19, asters, dahlias, gladioli and early chrysanthemums will be shown in quantity. Exhibits may be sent to H. C. Rledel, 49 W. 28th street, who will see that they are properly staged. Mr. F. R. Newbold and a number of society ladles are expected to be present. ST. LOUIS. Louis Frank has taken over the Grand Leader floral department. Sept. 1 Julius Schaeffer and Edwin Steltz took over the floral depart- ment at Scruggs, Vandervort & Bar- ney's. Julius Schaeffer has been with F. H. Weber and MuUanphy, florists. The Publicity Committee held a meeting on the 27th and Important matters as to fall advertising were debated. A very attractive sign with the slogan "Say It With Flowers" has been prepared for the street cars. September 7, 191S HORTICULTUEE ROCHESTER, N. Y. Horace J. Head will spend his vaca- tion in Toronto. Miss Florence Inglesby has returned from a two weelis vacation. Miss Marie Jacobs of Rochester Floral Co. is having a vacation. Steve Green spent his vacation in getting the family supply of coal for winter. The various stores on Main street had floral decorations for the Horse Show in blue, yellow, red and green. Arthur Beyers, designer with ,1. B. Keller Sons, will leave for Erie. Pa. about Sept. 1. Later he has planned to take an extended western trip. H. P. Neun had a very artistic win- dow display of old fashioned flowers such as zinnias, marigolds, scabiosa and various others artistically ar- ranged. Because of the shortage of help in the Park Department, George Bou- cher's force was called upon to stage the plant exhibit at the exposition in Floral hall. The auto delivery of H. E. Wilson's was badly damaged by the rear end of a street ear crashing into it when turning the loop. Fortunately the driver escaped without serious injury. Wm. Pitkin, ,Jr. has been promoted to general secretary of Y. M. C. A. at Camp Mills, Garden City, Long Is- land. Mr. Pitkin wlio is a landscape artist, left Rochester on June 1st. to engage in Y. M. C. A. work. Sympathy is extended to Arthur M. Newborn, florist of 701 Monroe street, in the death of his mother-, Mrs. Stephen R. Newborn, at the age of 75. Besides her son she is survived by a daughter. Miss Florence Newborn. Miss Tessie Whitman of H. E. Wil- son's has volunteered to become a war nurse. She will start training in the Baltimore Hospital, Sept. 1st. She has one brother on the firing line and an- other brother was killed recently in France. Obituary CLEVELAND. Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Wilkinson, of the Penn Square Flower Shop, are camping in the country. With already seriously depleted forces, florists are wondering to what extent the new extended draft will ef- fect their profession. The new four story home of A. C. Kendel's Seed Store, at 216 Prospect avenue, is rapidly nearing completion, and will be occupied by Oct. 1st. F. R. Williams, of the Cleveland Cut Flower Co., is enjoying a fishing trip in Canada, preparatory to taking up the increased activities of the fall. Knoble Brothers staged a fine ex- hibit of ferns, palms and crotons at the Industrial Exposition held by the west side business men in Edgewater Park. George Ford. George Ford, of Glen Cove, N. Y.. who enlisted in the Canadian Army last December, has been killed in action, according to word received here by his wife. Ford is the first Glen Cove man to be killed in the present war. He came to this country from Moulsford, England, in 1914, and occupied the position of foreman gardener at the J. P. Pratt estate. He leaves a widow. Lyman S. Briggs. Lyman S. Briggs, aged 71. a well known nurseryman, died at his home at Smith's Ferry, Mass., after a short illness. Mr. Briggs was born in Mil- ton, Vt., in 1847. He located in Smith's Ferry in 1871 and entered into the nursery business in company with Charles Smith. The partnership was continued until Mr. Smith's death in 1891. Mr. Briggs retired from the business two years ago, having con- ducted it successfully for 4.5 years. Mr. Briggs is survived by one daugh- ter. John White. One of the best and truest men of the flower trade has gone to his re- ward. John White, long a resident and florist of Pittsfield, Mass., died on August 26, aged 77 years. By assidu- ous attention and hard work John White built up a large and prosperous business and for many years w-as the leading florist in all western Massa- chusetts. The last few years he has passed in retirement and a well- earned rest. He leaves a widow, who is daughter of the late Benj. Grey of Maiden, Mass., and granddaughter of William Grey, late superintendent of the Corning estate, Albany, N. Y. Scientific advertising is perhaps the greatest force in the commercial world today. By its means the senti- ment, desires and actions of entire countries are controlled. Not to rec- ognize it in business, and use it to the limit, shows a lack of ordinary business sense. — National Xursfrmnan. Dudley Hartford. Dudley Hartford of Bedford, Mass., died on Wednesday, August 28, at the Deaconess Hospital in Concord, aged 78 years. He was a native of Bil- lerica. In the early days of the flower stores in Boston "Dud" Hartford sup- plied them with moss, ferns and hardy greens of all kinds and was in- deed an indispensable adjunct to the business. He was the pioneer of the present-day large industry of collect- ing, storing and supplying the green goods the year round. Dud was a typical shrewd Yankee always ready for a trade or a swap — anything from a clock, a horse and sleigh, a Baptist pulpit down to a jack-knife — and of late years since giving up his old avo- cation he has devoted his time to the collection and disposing of antique clocks and other curios. He was a good fellow, full of unctuous good na- ture, kindly and always reliable and the florists of the bygone days will all be sorry to learn of his passing away. He is survived by three sisters. TIMBER CENSUS. The .Massachusetts Forestry Asso- ciation is co-operating with the United States Forest Sen'ice in making a census of the merchantable timber re- sources of Massachusetts. The local assessors were asked for the names of all owners of fifty (50) acres or more of merchantable timber and cord wood in their respective towns and there has been a patriotic response. These owners were then requested to furnish the particular data desired by the Government. More than half of the owners have been heard from and the data is being compiled by towns by the association. When the Government, last winter, was in need of certain kinds of wood, their representatives were unable to secure any satisfactory information here regarding the amount of timber of any particular species that grows in this state. This was unfortunate, because in times of war the nation needs its resources quickly, and a knowledge of the amount and location of any material should be definitely known. This is an excellent argument in favor of a survey of natural re- sources of Massachusetts, which has been demanded from time to time. The Government is using large quantities of particular kinds of wood for airplane wings and propellers, gun stocks, tanning, charcoal and many other special purposes. While by this census it is desired to locate all kinds of merchantable timber, there is a special request at this time for white ash, white oak, black walnut, black cherry, yellow birch, hemlock and chestnut. Although these woods are in demand now, no one can tell when others may be needed, and for that reason all the commercial species that grow here are being tabulated. Anyone who owns a lot of less than fifty (50) acres of the kinds of tim- ber mentioned, in saw log sizes, and who has not already reported the same, should communicate at once with the Forestry Association. It is desired to make this census as com- plete as possible. This data will be held strictly confidential and Jias nothing to do with taxation. General statements only as to amounts will be made public. It is hoped that all owners of merchantable timber , will co-operate with the Government and the association by sending this infor- mation to the Massachusetts Forestry Association, 4 Joy street, Boston. While this census cannot be ex- pected to be complete, it will contain the practical data concerning our tim- ber resources that is desired by the Government. 258 HOETICULTURE September 7, 1918 Cambridge New York WORLD'S OLDEST and LARGEST Manufacturers of ALL STTLES and SIZES of FLOWER POTS A. H. HEWS & CO., INC. Cambridge, Maaa. BUSINESS TROUBLES. Chicago, III. — Victor Young, florist, 1239 N. Clark street, voluntary peti- tion in bankruptcy; liabilities, $3,448.- 37; no assets. Maiden, Mass. — Michael F. Bnwright doing business under the firm name of the Highland Nurseries, nursery- man, 662 Highland avenue, in bank- ruptcy. He owes $5.51; no assets. GREENHOUSES BUILDING OR CON- TEiyiPLATED. New Orleans, La. — Henry Misclie, four houses each 55 x 65. St. Maries, Ida. — St. Maries Green- houses, additions and alterations. PATENTS GRANTED. 1,274,784. Lawn-Border Trimmer. C. M. Richardson, Cleveland, Ohio. NEWS NOTES. Somerville, N. J. — The Duke Farms Company will close down all their greenhouses the coming winter with the exception of the fruit, orchid and palm houses. New York, N. Y.— Robert Wesley, formerly bookkeeper for George C. Siebrecht, is now assistant accountant in the Quartermaster's Department, U. S. Army, stationed at Charleston, S. C. Manchester, Mass. — A lecture on "The Arnold Arboretum" was given last Tuesday afternoon at Horticultu- ral hall by Edward Irving Farrington, who spoke under the auspices of the North Shore Garden clul), and was en- joyed by a large number. The lecture was illustrated. Hartford, Conn. — Page Potter, who has conducted the Bon Ton (lower shop in the Johnson l)uilding for the last four years is among those who will leave next week for the national army. The shop has been sold to Paul Math- ewison of Middle turnpike, east, who has been employed at the shop tor the past year. The United States Railroad Admin- istration has given assurances that the orders of last March placing nur- sery stock on the list of commodities exempted from embargoes will be continued for the autumn and spring shipments of nursery stock. CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY Advertisements in this Department, Ten Cents a Line, Net BULBS C. KEUR & SONS, HILLEGOM. Holland. Bulbs of all descriptions. Write for prices. NEW YORK BRANCH, 8-10 Bridge St. CARNATION STAPLES Split carnations quickly, easily and cheaply mended. Pillsbury's Carnation Staple, 1000 for 35c.; 30OO for $1.00 post- paid. I. L. PILLSBUHY, Galesburg, 111. DAHLIAS Peony Dahlia Mrs. Frederick Grlnnell. Stock For Sale. JOHN P. ROONEY, New Bedford, 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. Orders booked at any time for Fall or Spring delivery. Wholesale and Retail. Send for Catalog. NORTHBORO DAHLIA & GLADIOLUS GARDENS, J. L. Moore, Prop., Northboro. Mass. GL.4UIOLUS In all the Litest improved sorts, for fovc- inn and later outdoor planting; apply for detail to A. ROLKER & SONS, 51 Barclay St., New York. GLASS Greenhouse glass, lowest prices. JOHN- STON GLASS CO., Hartford City, Ind. NCBSEBT STOCK American Grown or Imported. Let us ap- praise your wants. A. ROLKER & SONS, 51 Barclay St., New York City. ORCHIDS HASSALL & CO., Orchid Growers and Raisers, Southgate, London, England. Catt- leyas and Laelio-Cattleyas our specialty. One trial order solicited. PANSY PL.iNTS PANSY PLANTS— Strong, Stocky, Thinly Sown Seedlings. "Superb Strain." ?:i.OI) per 1000, $8.25 per .SOOO. Cash. Ready Now. These plants and strain will please vou. BRILL CELERY GARDENS," Kalamazoo, Mich. PEONIEJS Peonies. The world's greatest collection, 1200 sorts. Send for list. C. BETSCHER, Canal Dover, O. 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Vi Pint, 30c.: Pint, 50c.; Quart, flOc. • % Gallon. $1.50; Gallon, SJ.50; .j (;al- lon Can. $10.90; 10 Gallon Can. Sin.oo. Directions on package. LEMON OIL COMPANY Dipt S, 420 W. iMington St.. Baltimore, Ml. The Kecosnized Standard Insem Nov. 1st. 1916 to Nov. Ist, 1917 will be twenty cents per hundred square feet of sinple thick g^Iass and eif^ht cents per hundred square feet of double thick g^lasN. For particulars, address. JOHN G. ESLER. Sec, Saddle River, N. J. F. 0. PtEfiCE CD. 12 W. NOMWAY HEW YORK Mastica is elastic and tenacious, admits of expansion and contraction. Putty becomes hard and brittle. Broken glass more easily removed without breaking of other glass as occurs with hard putty. Lasts longer than putty. Easy to apply. )reer'8 Peerless^ Glazing Points For Greenbouses Drive easy and true, because both bevels are on the same tide. Can't twist and break the glass in Iriving. Galvan- ized and will not rust. No rights or left* The Peerless Glazing Point is patented. 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KAINS We have had many inquiries from time to time tor a reliable and up-to-date book on plant propa- gation, but were always at a loss to find any pub- lication that we could recommend. The subject has been dealt with in fragmentary manner only in books that have come to our notice. So it is well that this new work has been issued, espec- ially as it is both comprehensive and practical, and it should meet with a ready sale among plantsmen, nurserymen and gardeners. There are nineteen chapters covering in detail topics of ger- mination and longevity of seeds, propagating by buds, layering, cuttings, grafting, etc., fruit tree stocks, scions, etc., and there are eight pages of condensed cultural instructions in tabulated form, covering annuals and perennials from seed, woody plants, evergreens, vines, bulbs and tubers, greenhouse and house plants, ferns, palms, water plants, orchids and cacti. The illustrations are numerous, comprising 213 figures and halftone plates. There are 322 pages well bound and on heavy paper, teeming with helpful Information. It is a book which no cultivator can afford to do without. It is worth many times Its price. Copies can be supplied from the office of HORTICUL- TURE at publisher's price, $1.50. HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 147 Sammer St, Boston, Mass. Principles and Practice of Pruning By H. O. KAINS L.eoturer on Horticulture, Colnmbia University Few practices In the handling of plants, especially fruit bearing plants, attract so much Interest as do those of pruning. The methods are so varied, the results so diverse, and the opinions of growers so apparently con- tradictory that this subject Is always one of the most interesting, and the surest to hold attention and arouse discussion. Particularly during the last ten or fifteen years when the principles of plant physiology have been more and more satisfactorily applied to plant production and man- agement has Interest settled In pruning. During the latter half of this time also more and more Investi- gations and tests have been conducted by experiment stations and other workers to test out methods and principles In the Interest of science and for the benefit of growers. The accumulation of such new knowledge has become very considerable especially in the last de- cade, but it Is necessarily so scattered that very few growers have access to it, hence the demand for a book, which shall present the really Important features of these Investigations as well as set forth the fundamental principles based upon the laws of plant growth. This volume Is lavishly illustrated mainly by actual photographs of specimens which show good and bad practices. The author has spared neither time nor ex- pense in gathering his photographs, each one of which tells its story. After a few pages of Introduction the author discusses Plant Physiology as related to pruning. A chapter takes up the Philosophy of Pruning, Itself a very In- teresting subject. Then follows a classification and clear discussion of Buds, very fnlly illustrated from life. How Wounds Heal Is an exceedingly Interesting chapter, as are also those on Prevention and Repair of Mechanical In- juries, Pruning Nursery Stock, Young Trees, Mature Trees and Odd Methods of Pruning and Training, Re- juvenating Neglected Trees and Practical Tree Surgery. Profusely Illustrated. 400 pages. 5% i 8 lnchc«. Cloth. Net, $2.00. HOBTICrLTOBE PCBLJBHINO CO. I4T SnauBW ■«., BoatoB, Maas. HORTICULTURE Vol. XXVIII SEPTEMBER 14. 191 8 No. 1 1 I I Rhododendrons by Water Side Uu Kstate of I'ruC. C. S<. Sargeut, Brookliue, Mass. Published Every Saturday at 147 Summer Street, Boston, Mass. Subscription $1.00 263 il 0 R T 1 U U L T U K E September 11, I'JIS Just Arrived CROP 1918 WINTER FLOWERING SWEET PEAS New Zealand Grown * THE LARGE FLOWERING WAVED OR SPENCER TYPE We have been very fortunate to secure the entire crop of one of the best growers in New Zealand. New Zealand grown seed has always produced the earliest and best blooms, and seed started in August will produce flowers from Thanksgiving until March; requiring a low temperature, these make an ideal crop for the Florist this year. SCARLET. Always FINEST MIXTURE. PINK and WHITE. YARRAWA (true). wings. Wtite for further particulars. a good seller. All the best colors. Blanche Ferry type. Bright rose pink with light JULIUS ROEHRS COMPANY RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY NEW CROP KENTIA SEEDS just arrived BELMOREANA AND FORSTERIANA WRITE FOR PRICES, STATING QUANTITY REQUIRED McHUTCHISON & CO., 95 Chambers St., New York IF in need of RELIABLE NURSERY STOCK that is well grown, well dug and well packed Send to the BAY STATE NURSERIES WhoUtai* ioid Retail NORTH ABmCTCN, lVfA££. A.N. Pierson, Inc. CROMWELL, CONN. BeiMiiig Plants and Roses CHARLES H.TOTTY CHRYSANTHEMUMS IVI^k^lSOIV, N.J. FIELD GROWN CARNATION PLANTS All tile stamiiird varieties and of the best quality. Get our price list, and save money. ^. \J. i-icscsi-r Wholesale Plantsman 825 Bulletin Bldg., PHILADELPHIA Let Us Quote You on CALLA ELLIOTTIANA IRIS, LILIUMS, PAEONIES, ETC. For Fall Delivery JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, Inc. Flowerfield, L. I., N.Y. IM Extra Strong, Heavy Plants, Well Fin- ished, for Immediate Delivery »pfiris elPKantiRsinia, rleRiintiKNiiiia <<>mpiicfa and Smithii, '2\i-inc\i pots, $S.nil \n'V 10(1. Ncplirotepis olr^anti^^siina Cunipacta, Mun- oosa and Sinithii, ri'o-inch pots, ^"10. onch. Nephrolcpis elei;anti.s8inia and elog:antiK»:iima Compaita, (i-incJi. TOc. each; S-im-li, $1,511 oiidi; 10 iiioh. .'^:iOO each; l^-ihcli, .?ri.00 ^■;i.-h. Nephrolt'pis llarrisii, 8 inch. .$1.50 each. Nephrolf-pis Miii^cosa and Sniithii, 5 inch, inc. e:n-lt. Nephrolfpis Miiiscosa and Siititliii, 0-iiich, $1.00 cjich. Nephrcilepis Dwarf Bot«ton, ;iV{.-iuch, 25c. e^icli. Nephrolepis Duarf Itoston. (J-iuch. 50c. \varf ISu^tun, S-iiu h, $1.00 t'.ich, F". R. F> I E R S O N Specia?i«t« in Specimen Stock for Landscape Work Hardy Rhododendrons, Azaleas. Boxwoods. Hollies and a Complete Line of ConUerons Evergreens. WRITE FOR PRICES Cottage Gardens Norteriet, Inc. EUREKA CALIFORNIA HILL'S EVERGREENS BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTCRT Small, medium and large sizes supplied Price list now ready THE D. HILL KVRSfRY CO. Evergreen Specialists. Largest Growers in America BOX 415, DUNDEE, ILL. BOBBINK & ATKINS NURSERYMEN, FLORISTS, PLANTERS RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY Me are subscril>ers to tlie Nurserymen's Fund for Market Development, alno "Sav It With Flowers" Publicity Campaign. NURSERY STOCK Iriiit and Ornamental Trees. Shrubs, Small Fruits, Clematis, Evergreens and Roses. Writ.' for Tr:iile List W. & T. SMITH COMPANY, GeMva, N. Y. We are subscribers to the Nurserymen's Fund for Market Development HOLLAND NURSERIES BEST HARDY RHODODENDRONS, AZALEAS, CONIFERS. OLEHJ1TI8, H. P. ROSES. SHRUBS AND HER- BACKOUS PLANTS. lit imi Strtel. Wtihawiien Helthts P. 0 No. I HobMen. N 1. P. OUWERKERK, CHRYSANTHEMUM SPECIALISTS ELMER D. SMITH & CO. ADRI.AN, MICH. IM When writing Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture i h. h. barrows, Bench grown stock ready for six and eight inch pots— price :)5c. and 50c.— varieties BOSTONS, BOOSEVELTS, WHITMANll nid TKDDY, JR. , Mass. September 14. 1918 HORTICULTURE 2G3 IM While we have a spleiuliil hit ct Geraniums on band we lliuuKlit we would change the hunding of our Advertisement and lall vour attention to our large stock ot Boston and S^ '^^ FROM COLD STORAGE ({(*^c'f LIL. GIGANTEUM, 7-9. LILY OF THE VALLEY ^--* Q"-''^^ ■\A^»«n-i F-C3R F3f9IC»l CHAS. SCHWAKE & CO., 90-92 W. Broadway, New York L. I I';i;;c .\ 1 1) n n y I' u t Kl .Mfg. C0..2S2 .\lleau.\ A: Co., K. K 2>i2 l'.:irn.ws. H. II.. 202 r.iiVfrsdortVr, II. Co. 278 r.:iv State Nui'- . scries 202 r.nlihiiik & At- kins 202 I'.'d^iallo A: Son. .204 1'. o N t o n Floral Supply Co 27(i r.ri'ck, .1. & Sons. 204 I'rt-itnieyers, J. Sons 274 HuilloMg, .1. A... 270 Mnn.vard. A. T...274 r.iirni'll I'.nis. . . .2(;4 r.urpee, W. A. & Co 204 Clarkes. I). Sons. 274 Cotike. Geo. H...274 Carter's Tested Si'cils. Iiic 27o Champion & T^o.. J. N 275 C li i 1 d s, .J o h u LeM'is 202 Conard & Jones Co 272 Cowee, \V. J 278 Cottage Gardens Nurseries 202 Dards 274 Davey Tree Ex- pert Co 284 Dreer, H. A..2.vj-2,S3 I>unlop, .John 11.27"> Dysart, K 270 Edwards F >ld n^ Box Co.. 2i« Esler. J. t; 282 Eyres 2lo Farquhar, K. S. .1. Co.... J(i4 Ford, M. C 278 Forrl, W. P 278 Fottler. Fis ke Kawsou ( "o. 27:i Froment, I . E.. 278 Galvin, Tlios. F 27.") Gasser Co.. .7 M 27 i> Graham A: .S 'n A D V Page Gude Bros. Co.. 274 Hail A9Sociation.2S2 ll.iniuiund's Paint \- Slu;; Shot Works 2.S2 Hart. (ieo. li 270 Hart & Vick 204 Hews A: Co., A. H 281 Hill Co., E. G...270 Hill. H. Nursery Co 202 II o 1 1 a n d Nur- series 2(i2 II. dm A: Olson. . .27."i Horlicnitural Cat- .ilou: 272 Irwin, It. J 204 Johnston Bros. ..274 Kasting. W. F. Co. .: 270 Keller Sons. J. B.27ri Kehvay & Son.. 204 Kervan Co 278 Kini^ Construc- liori Co 28:.! Kntplile llitos 27.5 Kotlmiller 274 Kroeschell Bros..2S;J Kuebler. W. H..278 Pag Lager & Hurrell.26;! Lange, H. F. A. .27.T Lemou Oil Co... 282 Leonard Seed Co. 204 Liggit, C. U 202 Mackie, \\m 278 Jlacnair 27o McConuell. Alex. 274 McHutchison A: Co 262 27:; Marshall, \V. E. * Co 264 Meehan, Chas. E.270 Jletropoiitan Ma- terial Co 283 Michell. H. F. Co.264 M i c h i gan Cut Flower Ex 270 Murray. Samuel. 274 Nicotine Mfg. Co.282 Xiessen, Leo Co. 276 Nut Grower 281 Ouwerkerk, P 202 Palmer, W. J. & _ Son 2(5 Park Floral Co.. 27-5 Parshelsky Bros. 282 Penn the Florisr 274 Pennock, S. S. Co 277 Pierce Co., F. 0.282 Page Piersou. A. N...2G2 Pierson. F. K...2C2 Pulverized Ma- nure Co 282 Kandalls Flower Shop Keed & Keller. . Keiilel A.- Meyer Iteiil. E.lv Henry :>bins.'li, M. Co.. Kobinsna, A: Co... Koehrs. J. Roland. Thomas Kosery, Tii::. H. M. Co... 2io 278 278 270 ;7S 276 202 Schling, Max Schwake, Chas Co Sekenger, Adam. Sheriilan, W. P.. Siebreclit. Geo. C Siggers & Sig- gers Skidelsky. S. S & Co Smith. Elmer U & Co Snlilh, P, .T Smith. \V. & T, Nur.sery t^'o. . . . 26:5 2i4 278 ,278 282 204 202 278 Page Smith & Fetters. 275 Smytli, Wni. .T..27.'i Stearns Lumber Co., A. T 28:'. Stumpp, G. E. M.274 Stumpp & Walter Co 27:'' Thorburn, J. M. & Co 27:! Totty. Chas. H..262 United Cut Flow- er Co 278 Vincent, R.. Jr.. & Sons Co 20:! Wants, For Sale. etc 281 Warburtou 27.\j Ward, R. M. & Co 26:! Weber. F. C 273 Woodruff, S. D. & Sons 204 Young, A. L 27.^ Young, John 27S Young & Nugent. 274 i62 Zech A: Mann 270 BOOM YOUR BUSINESS by advertising your goods in the HorticdlitMre Pubdicity among the kind of readers reached by this paper is THE SORT OF PUBLI- CITY THAT PAYS. 264 HORTICULTUEE September 14, 1918 ' MICHELL'S NEW CROP FLOWER SEED CYCLAMEN SEED Distinctive r.iant Strain ICH) lUOO Seeds Seeds Duke of Connauglit, Crim- son S1.2S $10.00 Excelsior. White with Eye. 1.25 10.00 Grandiflora Alba, White... 1.25 10.00 Princess of Wales. Pinli . . . 1.25 10.00 Salmon Queen. Salmon Pink 1.50 12.00 St. George, delicate .Salmon ; foliage raartiled 1.50 12.00 Mixed Colors 1.00 9.00 PANSY SEED Micbell'e Giant Exhibition, Mixed. A giant strain, whicb for size of bhnnii, heavy texture and varied colors and sbadea cannot be surpassed. Half tr. pkt., 30c.; 50c. per tr. pkt. ; % oz., $1,25; $2.00 per Vi oz. ; per oz., $7.00. Also Giant Prize and Regular Strains of Panflies in separate colors. HEADQUARTERS FOR ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS 1,000 Seeds, $3.00 5,000 Seeds. 13.75 lfi.00i» riSeeds. $23.00 25.000 Seeds. 56.25 Also all other seanonable SeedH, Bulbs and Supplies Send for New Wholesale Price IJst If you baven't a copy MICHELL'S SEED HOUSE 518 Market St., Philadelphia Lilium Candidum Amaryllis, Callas Cold Storage Lilies Write u« for price AMERICAN BULB CO. IT* W. Wahaak An. OHIOAOO, HX. 106 West 28th St., NEW YORK CHOICE FLORISTS' FLOWER SEEDS Asparagus Plumosus Nanus — 1000 seeds, $3.50; 6000 Seeds, $16.00. Asparagus Sprengeri — 1000 ^Seeds, $1.00. Salvia Bonfire — Vi oz., 60c.; 1 oz., $2.00. S%lvia Zurich — Mt oz., 16c.; 1 oz., $4.00. Stocks Beauty of Nice, 757o Double Flowers — Shell Pink, Bright Fink, Purple, White — Tr. Pkt., $1.00; % oz., $2.00; 1 oz., $5.00. Snapdragon, Petunias, Verbenas, etc. SEND FOR CATALOGUE. Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA. BLUE LIST OF WHOLES.4LE PRICES MAILED ONLY TO THOSE WHO PLANT FOR PROFIT Cyclamen Seed-Giant Strain Salmon King. White. Bright I'ink, Bright Bed, Delicate Pink, $9.00 per 1000. Supberb Red and Delicate Salmon (Prize Medal Wluner.s), JlT.rjO per 10(X). S. S. SKIDELSKY & CO. 1004 Lincoln Bldg., PHILADELPHIA, FA. burnettIrothers Importers and Growers of SEEDS, BULBS, PLANTS, &c. 98 Chambers Strait, New York SEEDS FOR SUMMER SOWING ANTIRRHINUM Giant White, Giant Yellow, Giant Red, 1-4 oz. SOc CALENDULA Orange King, Lemon Queen, per oz. 40c LARKSPUR INVINCIBLE Rosy-scarlet, 1-4 oz. SOc Pink, 1-4 oz. 20c White, 1-4 oz 20c STOCK GIANT TEN WEEK White, Pink, Light Blue. Dark Blue, 1-8 oz. 85c MIGNONETTE Farquhar's Universal, 1-16 oz. $2.00 ; 1-8 oz. $4.00 R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., ^s's"' l-IBOIMAIRD'3 S e:ed3 and SEED SERVICE FOR SALE BY LEONARD SEED COMPANY, Chicago, III. CH.'VRLES H. VICK GEORGE B. HART PRIMULA MALACOIDES (Towendsi) IMPROVED TYPE Transplanted Seedlings $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000 HART&VICK,lnc. 55 Stone St , Rochester. N. Y. FREESIA PURITY New Crop Now on Hand. NEW CROP PERENNIAL FLOWER SEEDS JOSEPH BRECK & SONS' CORP. 47-54 North Market St., Boston, Mass. GARDEN SEED BEET, CARROT, PAKSNIP, RADISH anil GARDEN PEA SEED in variety; also other Items of the short crop ot this past season as well as a full line of Garden Seeds, will be quoted you upon application to S. D. WOODRUFF & SONS 82 Der St., NEW YORK and ORANG£, CONK. KELWAY S SON SPECIALIZE IN SEEDS (personally selected stnlaa) WHOLESALE ONLY Write (or Special Prices, Spot or Forward Only Address, LANGPORT, Eng. W. E. MARSHALL & CO. SEEDS, PLANTS AKD BULBS Horticultural Sundries 166 W. 23rd St., NEW YORK J. BOLGIANO & SON Careful Seed Growers and Seed Distribu- tors for One Hundred Years WRITE FOR OUR 1918 SPECIAL CATALOGUE To Bf&rk«t Gardener* and Florist* Pratt and Ught Su., BALTIMORE. MO. September 14, 1918 HORTICULTURE The genus Aconitum is a larpje one consisting of many species and varieties all of whith are hardy herbaceous perennials with a tuberous or t'brous root system. The large majority are natives of Europe but the genus is represented in North America, the Himalayas, Japan and China, and though the spciles from the last named country are few in number they are of much value hor- ticulturally and more may be expected in the future from this land of plant wonders.. At the present time only a few species and varieties are cultivated and these by no means as largely as they deserve, for, apart from the taller growing Delphiniums, no hardy plants produce such fine masses of rich color or have such stately growth, and from the end of J uly until the fall no phuits are more attractive in the flower border. In many perennial borders, excepting those where annuals are used, there is often a duU season when the majority of summer floral beauties are a memory and it is too early for the late-flowering phloxes and other glories of the autumn. It is during this interval that the aconites are at their best with the exception of A. Wilsonii and A. autumnale (Fischerii) which two flower in October un- der normal conditions but when the season is a late one, such as 1917, A. autumnale is very handsome in Novem- ber. Aconitum napellus, which grows from five to six feet in height and has deep blue flowers, opens about July 25th in company with its white variety albus and albo- roseus which has white flowers with flesh colored edges. The two latter are effective in groups and so is A. napellus carneum with more decided pink markings but they are not so effective or so strong in growth as those with blue flowers. A. napellus bicolor and the remain- ing varieties of napellus mentioned here commence to flower about the fifth -of August. The variety bicolor, with blue and white flowers, is estremely attractive and would merit u place in a list of the twelve best herbaceous plants. Another variety, variegatus, is also blue and white and though tlie colors are less well de- fined it makes an effective group. Meilichoferi is a noble plant growing seven feet tall with deep blue flowers. Uncinatum, dark blue, is also good. Perhaps the most effective and certainly the most popular of the blue flowered sorts is A. acutum which I believe is the same as Spark's -.ariety. This grows about six feet high and is remarkable for the great number of side branches. When planted in a mass it is singularly handsome. Other desirable sorts are, uncinatum, Willdenovii, cammarura, inunctum and Stoerkianum, all of which commence to flower about Aug. 5th. The flowers vary in color from pale to deep blue and the habit of each makes it separate and distinct. An un- common but singularly handsome species is A. volubile wliich, in good soil, grows fully seven feet high. The numerous side branches are produced from the base of the main stem foiming a pyramid of bloom. A. Wilsonii, discovered by E. H. Wilson in China, is a noble plant of giant stature. It has produced flower stems here over ten feet in heiglit atid the great num- ber of large blue flowers which open about Sept. 10 make it a conspicuous plant through the autumn. A. chinense is useful for its lateness being generally at its best the last of September. A. autumnale, often known as A. Fischerii, is a very striking plant, the last of the aconites to bloom. When grown in a sunny position it is about three feet tall with large, very glossy foliage and broad compact heads of intense blue flowers. For producing a splendid color effect there are few hardy plants of greater beauty, and in every respect this is one of, our best perennials. The only species men- tioned in these notes but not growing in the collection here is A. Vilmorinianum, of Chinese origin. Its climbing character makes it a very interesting plant and the pale blue flowers are very pretty. I have seen it growing and have no doubt it woiild prove quite hardy. All the monkshoods succeed in almost any good garden soil but ami)ly repay one if liberal treatment be accorded them. When preparing the ground for plant- ing it is advisable to dig deeply and incorporate plenty of well decayed manure, for by so doing the plants will continue for several years in a vigorous condition with- out the necessity of replanting. While eminently suited for the herbaceous border they are also of much value for half shaded situations such as the woodland or semi-wild garden and if undisturbed are soon able to naturalize them?elves. Mt. Desert, Me. Important to All Florists Throughout the United States of America statements have gone abroad that an order was issued from General Crowder's office at Washington, D. C, placing the florist business on the non-essential list, and that florists must seek other occupations. This I have never believed and do not be- lieve it now but the fact that these statements have gone out and suc- ceeded in disorganizing help to a very large degree in the florist business. In view of the above statements which have come to me from various parts of the United States, I called on General Crowder at three o'clock on Friday afternoon. September the sixth, and he personally assured me that the florists had not been classed as non- essential nor was there any idea of doing so. This statement coming direct from General Crowder should in a measure alleviate the discontent among the florists, especially the heads of de- partments. Wm. F. Gude, Washington Representative S. A. F. & O. H. 266 HORTICULTURE September 14, 1918 horticulturb: VOL. XXVIII SEPTEMBER 14, 1918 NO. 11 PUBLISHED WEEKLiT BY HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 147 Summer Street, Boston. Mass. WM. J. STEWART, Editor and Manager Telephone, Beach 292 Entered as second-class matter December 8, 1904, at the Post Office at Boston, Mass., under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. CONTENT® Page COVER ILLUSTRATION — Rhododendrons by Water Side ACONITUMS OR MONKSHOODS— .4rt7!i(/- E. Thatcher IMPORTANT TO ALL FLORISTS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES— Wm. F. Glide 265 SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS— National Pub- licity Campaign — General Committee on Cost of Pro- duction 267 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES— New York Florists' Club — Cleveland Florists' Club— Chicago Florists' Club — Gardeners' Convention Postponed 268 Massachusetts Horticultural Society 279 THE WHOLESALE HOUSE OF THE FUTURE—/. E. Follworth 269 OBITUARY — William F. Dreer. portrait — Matthew Todd — Robert Ferguson — -Mrs. Edward Leonard 271 SEED TRADE — Seedsmen — What Do You Think of This. George C. Watson — Vegetable Seed Crop Con- dition—Dutch Bulbs— Dutch Bulb Shipments 272-273 OF INTEREST TO RETAIL FLORISTS: Flowers by Telegraph — New Flower Stores 274-275 FLOWER MARKET REPORTS: Boston, Chicago, New York, Philadelphia, Rochester 277 St. Louis, Washington 279 LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS: Chicago, Philadelphia, New York, Boston, St. Louis, Washington 280-281 MISCELLANEOUS: Minnesota State Fair 273 Catalogues Received — Publications Received 273 News Notes : 275 Floral Display at Rochester War Exposition 279 Visitors' Register 279 Greenhouses Building or Contemplated 281 We call especial attention of our To reform florist readers to the paper iiy flower marketing ,T. E. Pollworth of Chicago 01! the marketing of cut flowers, vi'ijieli we jirint in full. Wc nmsicler it a most valuable con- tribution on this ve.xed >ubject. ^Ir. Follworth has banilled it with clear insiglit and sincerity and evidently has given nuicii thouglit to the situation. The prob- lems presented are. however, an old, old story, partic- ularly to the older markets in the east — Xew Yorlr, Boston, Philadelphia — and scores of the intelligent, thinking men in the trade, growers and wholesalers es- pecially, have spent many thoughtful hours vainly seeking a solution that would suit the majority and do justice to all. Mr. Pollworth strikes the keynote of reform when he advocates harmony and a mutual under- standing among and between all departments of the industry as the first step towards bettered conditions, niat such a co-operative spirit has not existed to any great extent in the past is well-known. The blame is laid variously .of cour.se. But to one uii|)rcjudiccd either way, it is often a case of "the pot calling the kettle l)lack" or as Shakespeare puts it — "Use every man after his desert and who shall escape a whipping." Let us hope, now that our hustling, earnest Chicago friends have seriously tackled the matter, that they may find a way out and in due time set the |)ace for a well- balanced and well-established system of flower market- ing, in which all departments of the industry may enjoy full scope for enterprise and a fair return for intelli- gent and efficient service. The August bulletin of Commissions and presents 'fjie Garden Club of Amer- to gardeners now a ioa, Xo. XXVI, COUtains a thing of the report of the Committee past on Trade Relations in re- lation to eliminating graft; bribes and commissions to gardeners. The report states with respect to a questionnaire sent to leading nursery- men and .seedsmen that in answer to the question: "Do you give commissions, gratuities or presents at Christ- mas or other times to professional gardeners?" thirty- si-\ answers had been received. Twenty-three firms re- plied briefly in the negative, while three gave less jjosi- tive answers. Replies from ten other nurserpnen who have gone into the question more in detail and heartily condemn the practice of paying commissions are given in full in the report. They show that this form of cor- ruption injures the dealer, the employer and the em- ]>loyees and that where it has become prevalent both in this country and in England it has been forbidden by law. Attention is called to the report of the Federal Trade Commission urging the passage of a law to pre- vent briberies in trade. The Federal Trade Commission in urging on Congress on May 16th the enactment of "a sufficient law striking at the unjustifiable and vicious l)ractices of commercial bribery," held that every person liaitici|iating in any such tran.saction should be reached liy a criminal statute. The report also states that "Fourteen states have statutes striking at the practice." "The commission feels that the stamping out of bribery is one necessary step to the preservation of free, open, and fair competition, and to that end respectfully urges that such legislation should prohibit not only the giving and offering, but the acceptance and solicitation of any gift or other consideration by an employee as an inducement or re- ward for doing any act in relation to his employer's affairs or business, or for showing or forl)earing to show favor or disfavor to any person in relation to his principal's or employer's affairs or business. "In order to prevent a resort to a common method of corruption, it is recommended that the law should also prohibit the giving of any such gifts or other considera- tion to members of the agent's or employee's family, or to any other person for his use or benefit, direct or indirect." HoRTicuLTUKE has always held that the professional gardener is worthy of his hire, that his calling which is a highly specialized one. has only in a few instances received proper recognition in this country. Xow. his .services are beginning to be appreciated at their true value and he should receive adequate compensation for such service from his employer directly. He should not be placed on the level of the hotel waiter who acce]3ts a wage of perhaps a dollar a day and is obliged to look, to those he waits upon for enough more to enable hin. to exist. Horticulture believes that nearly all the bet- ter class of gardeners would positively refuse to accept a straight commission on purcha.se-; for their employe'?, although many have not regarded presents as equnlly compromising. This new movement doing awiiy with both cannot fail in the long run to l>onefit the gardener as well as liis cnqdoyer.' September 14, 1918 HORTICULTUEE 267 SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS NATIONAL PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN. The fall season for the floris; is now opening. What are the prosperis for good business? Are flowers in the public mind? Just how these ques- tions should be answered entails con- siderable thought. One question hinges upon the other — an affirmative answer to the latter would furnish ihe answer we all would desire for the former. Supposing that, just now. flowers are not in the public mind — and who is optimistic enough to say they are? — it would naturally occur to anyone that the best thing to do would be to exploit them, so that they might com- hand the attention we require. Our publicity committee did tliis thing just prior to St. Valentine's Day this year, with the result that the public "sat up and took notice" — never before did the florists do so much business for this particular festival. The same course was taken in regard to Mother's Day, and the result was the same — the greatest business ever done in connection with this memorial day. And, when we come to think of it, these days are "made" days — made by publicty, made by exploiting flowers for use on these occasions, made by effort put forth mainly by florists themselves, through proper organiza- tions. The public mind is most receptive. Any idea which is properly put for- ward and aggressively pushed is sure of a good reception, provided it of itself is good. The idea which we have all along entertained, that the public would ac- cept proper suggestions tending to a wider and greater use of flowers in the home, being a good one, has been kindly received, and, in consequence, we have enjoyed the benefit of a de- mand which has surprised many of us who have had regard to the depress- ing influence of these wartimes. It is highly necessary that the work of our committees which has resulted in so much publicity for our products should be kept up. Their efforts should not be curtailed in the least: they should even be greater than before. We are nearing a crisis in our na- tional affairs which [oints to times of greater depression and, therefore, the need of Intensive stimulation of de- mand for flowers and plants. We are confronted with our annual avalanche of chrysanthemums, which this season is expected to be abnor- mally large. As we all know, this crop is an expensive one to raise, and its value in the aggregate is immense. It must be moved, and moved proflt- ably. Our committees are called upon, through publicity channels which they have planned, to assist in the effort which all must put forth to get this crop into the homes of the public, as well as to stimulate the demand for other flowers in season. The committees can perform their part if the trade will furnish the wherewithal — the amount of money needed to complete the publicity cam- paign fund of $50,000 which was asked for at the outset. Only f 6,000 more is required to insure the completion of the committees' carefully thought out plans for 1918. Already liability is be- ing incurred looking to the consumma- tion of these plans, and every penny of the fund will be needed. Surely the florists who have not al- ready subscribed will lend their help by sending in at once what contribu- tions they can. Many hundreds of their brethren have already contrib- uted generously, in many cases dupli- cating subscriptions made earlier in the campaign. This is no class project — retailers, wholesalers and growers are all benefited. John Young, Secy. 1170 Broadway, New York. Sept. 7, 1918. GENERAL COMMITTEE ON COST OF PRODUCTION. To the Members of the S. A. F. & O. H.: Fellow Members: — Following a dis- cussion on present day cost of produc- tion, the president was empowered to appoint a committee to collect statis- tics along these lines in order that a production cost basis might be worked out, as a means of educating the grower to the prices he should receive for his product in order to make a living and to put his business on a proper plane as a business en- terprise. I will appoint a committee and draft them if necessary, but first of all I am going to call for volun- teers. If we can get a few active men in every state who will be willing to make a record of cost statistics in their own line and permit them to be used, it will render the work much easier. Some of our very best cut flower growing establishments and many of our retail establishments at the pres- ent time are collecting or have collect- ed such statistics. These statistics, of course, rightfully belong to the man or parties who compiled them, possibly with the expenditure of quite a little money and labor, and they may rightfully say — "what we have collected is ours: let the other fel- low look out for himself." While this idea might prevail in normal times these times are very abnormal and every man is "his brother's keeper," to the extent of helping in some way to keep the "Ship of Business" afloat, while the boys are "Over There." It will be necessary in order to get a comprehensive idea as I see It to collect statistics from every state. Cost of fertilizer differs radically Im different sections of the country as does labor, coal, etc., and other items that enter into the business. Thii phase of knowing the cost of a crop i§ not a new proposition in other lines, though florists save in rare cases, have no knowledge of what it costs to produce a crop, and this is the first element of any successful business. How many florists in different states will agree to collect statistics along these lines Eind how many will agree to contribute statistics, they have already collected on this most important subject? I trust volunteers from every state will answer this and then I will ap- point a central committee, who will make suggestions as to just how the different work can be carried out. Brother florists, if you really want to see our business brought to Its proper legitimate plane, give us your aid in this movement, which as one florist in St. Louis remarked to me, was the most vital subject he had ever heard brought up at any Florists' Convention. Chables H. Tottt, President S. A. F. & O. H. Madison, N. J., Sept. 6, 1918. 268 HORTICULTURE September 14, 1918 NEW YORK FLORISTS' CLUB. The initial meeting for the season 1918-19, on Monday evening, Septem- ber 9, was a splendid affair, fully 125 members being present. R. Vincent, Jr., of Whitemarsh, Md., was an in- terested and interesting visitor. Presi- dent Schenck handled the occasion in a very able manner and made some very encouraging and optimistic re- marlis on the outlook. Mr. F. R. New- bold and a number of ladies interested in patriotic movements were present. There was a fine exhibit of seasonable flowers. Mr. Vincent, C. H. Totty, J. A. Manda, J. S. Fenrich, and Secretary Young were among the notable orators of the evening. A feature of the exhibition was the superb collection of choice named gladioli by J. Lewis Chllds. It was awarded a silver medal. George Schlegel, gard. S. J. Milosy, showed a beautiful cattleya— C. Moira. This also received a silver medal. C. H. Totty showed a new rose, "Premier." It was pronounced "very promising" and will be exhibited again. A "Giant Everblooming ' raspberry — "La France" which fruits from midsummer until frost was staged by J. Scheepers and was awarded a preliminary certifi- cate. R. Vincent, Jr. received high commendation for a handsome display of dahlias. The unfurling of the club's service flag by Mrs. Curtin and Mrs. Mc- Vickar, bearing fifteen stars was an in- spiring event. The publicity cam- paign, "Say it with Flowers" propa- ganda, flowers to hospitals, credit system, census bureau work, S. A. P. and P. T. D. activities all furnished abundant incitement to eloquence and it was taken full advantage of. An invitation to attend the meeting of the Federation of Horticultural Societies and Floral Clubs, to be held in Syracuse, was received from Secre- tary White. A vote of thanks was extended to the St. Louis Florist Club for hospitalities to the representa- tives of the New York Florists' Club. Committees on the death of James Dean and A. V. D. Snyder were duly appointed. ship In the S. A. F. & O. H. by reason of his splendid efforts to secure S. A. F. members, which enabled him to win and donate to the club the $100 Liberty Bond offered by President Totty. A motion was unanimously adopted to invest a liberal portion of the club money in Fourth Liberty Loan Bonds. The Soldiers Committee reported that approximately 80 trade members from this city and environs were now with the colors. The new administration with Chas. J. Graham at its head, supported by an able secretary and executive com- mittee, was launched with a spirit of harmony that augurs well for the suc- cess and welfare of the club during the next 12 months. President Weeks of the National Association of Gardeners announced that the Gardeners' annual conven- tion, which was to be held in this city Sept. 24, 25, 26, had been postponed, through patriotic motives, until after the war. The club lost three mem- bers by death during the last year — C. F. Bartels, B. Hart and Fred Ponting. CLEVELAND FLORISTS' CLUB. The annual meeting of the Florists' Club, held at the Hollenden Sept. 9, was a very successful gathering. The annual report of the secretary showed a comfortable financial balance. Frank A. Friedley was voted a life member- CHICAGO FLORISTS' CLUB. The Chicago Florists' Club held its regular meeting on Thursday, Sept. 5th, at the Randolph Hotel. It was retailers' night, the third of the se- ries that covered all the branches of the business, growers, wholesalers and retailers. Papers had been requested but there were but two responses, one from A. Lange, prominent retail florist in the "loop" tor many years and the other one anonymous. The members showed more willing- ness to discuss than to write and re- marks more or less interesting were made by most of those present. E. G. Hill, of Richmond, Ind., was present and spoke of the close rela- tionship between the three sides of the florists' business and the absolute necessity of understanding and har- mony between them if success would come to all, especially now when so many things were menacing the trade. The matter of the trade's part in the Fourth Liberty Loan was dis- cussed and E. C. Amling's store was chosen as headquarters. Fred Lauten- schlager, president of the Chicago Florists' Club was made chairman and his committee will be named next week. GARDENERS' CONVENTION POST- PONED. Acting on the recommendation of some of its members, the executive committee of the National Association of Gardeners has voted to postpone its annual convention, which was planned to be held in Cleveland, Ohio, Septem- ber 24-26, in order that the association may comply with the recent request issued by the director of the railroads to avoid all unnecessary traveling and respond to the general appeal to invest in War Savings Stamps by investing the savings of convention expenses, and to hold the convention in Cleve- land at the conclusion of the war. In postponing the annual national meeting for the duration of the war, the executive board urges that garden- ers' local conferences be frequently held to discuss ways and means by which the gardeners can aid in speed- ing the war. In announcing the convention's post- ponement. President Robert Weeks in- structed that the secretary and treas- urer publisli their financial reports at the close of the fiscal year, December first, and that the secretary also pub- lish a report of the association's ac- tivities including its Service Bureau and the work of the various commit- tees during the year. Madison, N. J. M. C. Ebel, Secy. The Cleveland gardeners have ar- ranged to hold a gardeners' confer- ence at the Hotel Hollenden on Tues- day evening, Sept. 24, at 8 o'clock, to which all gardeners and those inter- ested in the development of orna- mental horticulture are invited. The conference will be devoted to consid- ering wartime means, how the gar- dener can best serve the country's in- terest. Some noted speakers, both in and out of the profession, will be heard. In New England a conference under the auspices of the Boston gar- deners is being planned to be held some time during the middle of Octo- ber in the city of Boston. M. C. Ebel, Secretary. The Grand Dahlia show of the American Institute of the City of New York and the American Dahlia Society will be held at the Engineering build- ing 25 to 33 West 39th street, between 5th and 6th avenues, New York city, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 1898, from 7 to 10 p. m. and Wednesday and Thursday September 25 and 26, 1918 from 10 a. m. to 10 p. m. September 14, 1918 HORTICULTURE 369 THE WHOLESALE HOUSE OF THE FUTURE Modern Business Methods. Modern business is always aggres- sive. To spend intelligently in ac- cordance with the needs of the busi- ness is conservation — always alert to every opportunity to a healthy expan- sion. Let us introduce commercial ideas and practices as are to be found in such lines of activity. Some whole- salers have shown this spirit df ag- gressiveness where others fail to keep abreast of the times, standing still, or losing ground. The New Idea of "The Wholesale House of the Future" is to give valuable service to realize greater returns. The Old Idea is to wait for business. Increased sales by the wholesaler should not necessarily mean more customers — it should mean that the increase in sales is due to more efficient and valuable service to the customers we already have. Cost of Doing Business. The cost of wholesaling has ad- vanced steadily toward the 15 per cent commission allowance. To hold down the cost of doing a wholesale business is to do more business. No reduction of the cost of expense can be expected, and it is for that reason that some effective and practical plans must be devised to "get the money" for the grower — that's getting it for us, and for the retailer, who must see the grower prosperous in order to have the producer raise the stock for him to do business with. We have been asleep. Always making money here- tofore, and now when doubtful con- ditions are placed be'ore us — well, anyhow — let's not blame it entirely on the war. Starting in Business Wholesale houses in the past could start with a little capital to do a lOO per cent business on a 15 per cent basis — rise from a wage earner, as salesclerk or bookkeeper, to having his own wholesale commission busi- ness. The wholesale market is con- ducted any way any individual house may see fit to carry on its business. To begin to analyse the operations of all the houses would take more time than one cares to listen to — but out of such a complex situation some one house must arise as will typify "The Wholesale House of the Future." Waste of Duplication. In carrying on a wholesale busi- ness we continually encroach on each other without any resultant benefit to any one individual, wholesaler, or to the market as a whole; each over- lapping the other, neither recognizing any ethics 'in business. The war has rapidly forced the trade into look- ing into new things — new ways to economize, and yet compelling it to see that it maintains itself. "Sales Returns." To classify these wholesale factors that make up the market — the grower selling direct has less "to think about'' than the commission whole- saler. The grower selling direct "does not have to be shown." — He knows. Foreign Consignments A wholesale commission house should have its limitations. It should not accept consignments of "Indoor and Outdoor" stock except from grow- ers whose specialty is to commercial- ly produce for the wholesale market. Department Stores. To discourage the practice of sell- ing to department stores in times of over abundance (glut) unless such de- partment stores operate a retail cut flower department all the year through. Retail Orders. That the wholesale grower and the wholesale cut flower commission busi- ness omit selling direct to the con- sumer— otherwise known as the "Red Violet Business." Growers' Organization. Growers consigning to any one house to organize and hold regular meetings to take up such matters as of interest to consignee and consignor, thereby promoting the welfare of both. Acting under one administra- tive force it is bound to give greatest returns to the grower on the capital invested, and the greatest amount of satisfaction to the management of such wholesale institution. That some means be devised of an organization in the wholesale market with grow- ers as represented by the commission wholesaler and with that of the wholesale grower to prevent as much as possible the dumping of foreign stock into the market during a glut period. Licensing and Bonding. Licensing of the commission busi- ness and bonding them for the proper conduct of their business — particular- ly for the benefit of the consignor and the prestige such supervision will carry to the distant buyer and also stop the questionable methods of so- liciting consignors. Credits. Increased overhead cuts closer into the 15% allowance to the wholesaler. Long credits will have to be discon- tinued. Each credit extended by a wholesaler uses that much more of the capital. We eventually must cur- tail our credits to the same limits that we have to pay those with whom we deal. No retailer has a justifiable rea- son to expect to use a wholesaler's capital to carry on his business. Expense of Selling, It takes from 8% to 12% for a wholesaler to do business right. If collections are not within a fixed basis of income additional money of the wholesaler must be supplied. The ex- pense of selling has increased without increase of commission income. Prob- lems we solve today to meet condi- tions are but stepping stones in es- tablishing 'The Wholesale House of the Future." Present obstacles are not temporary. They will be with us for a long time to come. Labor short- age, higher wages, higher production costs in the commodities we handle, require greater returns on the invest- ment. The wholesaler must first see to it that the grower is able to con- tinue on at a profit so that the com- mission house has something to sell, therefore, means must be found to keep the growers on a business pay- ing basis. The large producers have shown that they can well afford to develop their own market, while the smaller growers, collectively, do best by the commission method. 20% Commission. Chicago is a natural "dumping ground'' for cut flowers coming in from all parts of the country. While we are obliged to accept them when express charges are paid or guaran- teed, it is our privilege to charge 20% from transient shippers. Greenhouses Costs Greenhouses costs is beyond the present scope of this paper. Costs can be measured very readily on the "per square foot measure" basis of the soil benches or from the individ- ual plant, or determined by a given glass area. A grower with a record of cost should compel his wholesale house to render a detailed "Report of Sales;" just what the products are selling for. Such records will be available from the "Wholesale House of the Future." Advertising. Retail dealers are attracted to this market only as we have the goods to advertise. The wholesale grower and the commission wholesaler has done very little to create a demand for flowers with the consuming public. If you want higher prices, support the publicity campaign of the "S. A. F." Create a demand to put flowers to greater uses and the public will pay the price. Control of Shippers. So long as the commission whole- saler exercises no control over his consignors to bring about better con- ditions of marketing, so long will we stay as we are. The commission house, to build and to hold its cus- tomers, must have control over the grower. It is expensive to get the customers and then fail to hold them. The retailer pays the price when given the quality and the service due him and only so will the grower expand as he has assurance of receiving prices to cover the cost of production. The grower who coordinates his green- houses with the commission whole- saler broadens the responsibilities of such wholesaler— each co-operating with the other, yet each retaining his individuality. Several growers, be- cause of their close relation, have suc- ceeded well in consigning their stock in open market. It stops suspicion and discontent of the grower in the sales of his products. The "Square Deal." A wholesale cut flower commission business should show no favoritism to any grower in the sales of his stock 270 HORTICULTURE September 14, 1918 — stock received to be sold on an equal basis with that of all growers doing business with the consignor. Within the strict meaning of a com- mission house, such house should not have any stock of their own "to get first attention." Speculation. No wholesaler in the cut flower commission business should speculate for his own account. It may be justi- fied in some other commodities, as fruits and vegetables, but in the cut fiower commission business all sales should be made to the account of the consignor — deducting the usual com- mission, express charges, and. where circumstances permit, for any "pickled stock" that customers will not pay for. The grower should take into consid- eration with his wholesalers the prob- ability of the products he wants to grow — that the same are "Good Sell- ers." Growers should endeavor to produce dependable, acceptable prod- ucts to satisfy the retailer. "Pickling" is but a temporary gain to a grower and usually the permanent loss of a good customer to the wholesaler, and no wholesaler with a knowledge of such conditions of stock should un- load it at any price. When such stock reaches the public the harm done usu- ally costs more than many times the price received in getting rid of it. Regular Consignments. Getting stock into the wholesale market in the best of condition is worth all it costs to the grower in en- titling him to the highest prices with the least amount of trouble and effort in the handling of it by the whole- saler. Marketing Stock. All stock should be bunched and graded to run uniform in quality. Wherever practical it is advisable that the stock show some mark of identity of the shipper, since such stock, when known to the buyer, creates a demand for itself with consequent higher prices. Poor Stock. Poor stock requires more attention of the sales force and is usually un- satisfactory to most buyers. It is to be admitted the bigger the volume of sales because of good stock the great- er the income of commission to the wholesaler. Grading of Roses. Roses should be graded uniformly as to bloom and foliage — sorted out in their different lengths according to rule measure, 8 to 12 in. in length for short, 15 to 18 in. for medium, 24 to 30 in. for long. That is for the grower to do. The long length to be wrapped up 25 to a bundle, the medium and short 50 to a bundle. Any "in-be- tween" lengths demanded require the re-grading by the wholesaler. Such grades are so marked on the consign- ment sheet, in their different varie- ties, and should be so sold and re- ported to the grower on his "Report of Sales." Carnations. Carnations are likewise bunched in 25, as is the custom, with an identifi- cation tag to each bunch, marked in their different colors on the consign- ment slip, and so reported each day's sales on their "Returns." With few exceptions, most stock can be handled in this manner, resulting in fewer mistakes and less losses to the grower. Classes of Wholesaling. The commission house accepts con- signments to sell at best prices ob- tainable less 15% commission, and re- mits the proceeds. Then we have the wholesaler who produces his own stock and also accepts consignments as well as speculates for profit above the purchase price. Then we have the wholesaler who creates his own market and sells his own stock. Others in the market make up the balance "all in one," without any spe- cific policy. The Department Store. Many department stores consider it good advertising to attract the people to their store, offering cut flowers cheap, and misleading the public to the belief that the legitimate retail florist asks too much for his flowers. "The \\Tiolesale House of the Future" will not sell cut flowers to department stores for such purposes as the de- partment stores use them. Remedy for Gluts. A well managed retailers' associa- tion should be so organized as to re- lieve the Chicago market in "Glut Periods." Retailers in all parts of the city could accept such proportionate share as they could dispose of in their community. With newspaper public- ity, low prices of cut flowers would at- tract buyers to retail stores every- where, stimulate new business and please the regular patron. Cost of Advertising. The cost of such advertising would be small in comparison to results achieved, 'the growers, wholesalers, and a retailers' association, through an advertising agency, could well work out a plan of co-operative adver- tising. Retailers will learn to make their prices correspond to changes in the wholesale market. To get flowers into the hands of the public through the retail florist when flowers are cheap is one of the initial steps of getting the public at large "To say it with flowers." Profits will be just as large to the retailer selling in quan- tity in glut times as the profits from high prices and fewer sales. The commission man would then realize his commission from the grower and the grower would not take his losses "to the dump." Co-operation. Advertising properly applied is the keynote to accomplishment. "The Wholesale House o" the Future" will work in unison with the retailer, with his growers, with his competitors, to master the law of supply and demand in the promotion of sales. "The Wholesale House of the Future," in doing its advertising to reach the deal- ers, should be a "Booster" for the Chicago market. No advertising at any time should show discredit to any one or more competitors. We must keep business coming to Chicago. Cut Flower Orders. Standing orders — mail orders, tele- grams, telephone, or orders filled by personal selection, must reach desti- nation in a satisfactory condition to uphold a profitable market. While the very perishable nature of the goods brings about uncertainties, expected difficulties will naturally arise at times to the quality of the stock. It is a good rule to accept the statement in good faith of an approved customer who has cause to complain, and it is best to rectify such complaints to re- tain the good will of the buyer. Business Principles. "The Wholesale House of the Fu- ture" will have to conform to defined business principles as are seen in other organized commercial indus- tries. We have in our midst several examples of such wholesaling. A wholesale house can expect the re- spect of its position in the trade only as it has the full confidence of the growers and retailers. It cannot be fair to the grower unless it is fair to the retailer. Regulation of Market. Only in mobilizing the resources of the Chicago market can we hope to obtain such regulation as will best serve the needs of the grower toward higher prices. Make buying in this market so inviting and prove up the standard strength of our "Productive Power." Let us make it easier for city retailer and distant buyer to buy cut flowers from this market because it is cheaper to get them from the Chicago market than it is for the re- tailer to grow them for himself. Burden of Overhead. To reduce a part of the "Burden of Overhead" of the wholesaler because of duplication of efforts and fixed ex- penses would it not be expedient to consolidate some of our wholesale growers with that of smaller growers, as represented through the commis- sion house, and begin the day that will add to our market "The Whole- sale House of the Future?" Consolidation. Less wholesale houses and better ones. Each big enough to do things as they ought to be done. That will aid towards equalizing the prices, to serve the retailer, and provide a guar- antee of prices to "Keep up" the earn- ings of the grower. Growers, large and small, with the retailer, bring about an understanding on different phases of this market. Harmony will prevail among all classes of the trade. That is the wish of the "Wholesale House of the Future." Organization. It is hardly necessary in the year of 1318 to present arguments for trade organization. They have demonstrated their usefulness, banding together those who have common interests. Apparently, the grower, consignor and the retailer in Chicago have no inter- est in common. The better under- standing toward each individual mem- ber brings about unlimited possibili- ties to do good. The future expan- sion, the present protection of the cut flower industry in all its branches, re- quires organization. Uniformity, stan- dardization with a constant alertness towards progressiveness, will make the cut flower industry a greater in- fluence in the business world. Where individuals take years to bring about changes, to check abuses or to make improvements, such improvements can be done in a few months by Organ- ization. September 14. 1918 HORTICULTUEE 271 Obituary William F. Dreer. The Grim Reaper has certainly cut a wide swath in the Philadelphia seed trade during the past few years. First it was Robert Buist, then short- ly after. Wm. Henry Maule. Herbert Johnson, W. Atlee Burpee and Walter P. Stokes. Now comes the sad news of the passing over the Great Divide of William F. Dreer, head of the world-renowned firm of Henry "A. Dreer. Incorporated. Mr. Dreer was a great seedsman in every sense of that very inclusive and exhaustive term, having got his early training under his father in Philadelphia, this being later supplemented by study and practice abroad in Erfurt and Paris. He knew the business in all its branches — seeds, bulbs, plants — and achieved fame and fortune as de- served as it was great. He was a man of most engaging personality — quiet, unassuming, genial, gentle and democratic. He had hosts of friends the world over who will cherish his memory while memory lasts. Geokge C. W,\tson. Historical sketch of Mr. Dreer and his firm by J. Otto Thilow, secretary of the company. Mr. Wm. F. Dreer, president of Henry A. Dreer, Inc.', died at Wood- stock, Vermont, September 8th, at 8.30 p. m., aged 69 years. Mr. Dreer was active in business for nearly fifty years, and was still the guiding hand of the firm up to two years ago, when his health began to fail. His father, Henry A. Dreer. the founder, died in 1873. Since that time and before, Wm. P. Dreer has had the responsibility of directing the affairs of a fast increasing seed, plant and bulb business, which is now entering upon its 80th year, being established in 1838, and incorporated in 1892. His early training began directly upon leaving school at 18, when he was sent to Germany and served with one of the largest seed firms, thereafter going to Paris and continuing until qualified to handle and direct the af- fairs of an increasing business of many details. In 1892 the firm was incorporated, J. D. Eisele, vice-president, and G. A. Strohlein, director, assuming the re- sponsibility of the plant department in full. Under this management the plant department grew to great pro- portions well known to the trade. Mr. Eisele has been with the firm since 1876, thus serving a lifetime hard and sincere. Mr. TuU, treasurer, has been with the house over 30 years, and is responsible for the management of the office. J. Otto Thilow. secretary, came to the house in 1884. Geo. D. ("lark, director, who is in charge of the flower and bulb department, has been with the house since 1895. Geo. A. Strohlein. director, has given 35 years of service in the plant depart- ment. Chas. H. MacKubbin, director, is in charge of the vegetable and ag- ricultural seeds, is also manager of the advertising department. Mr. Dreer was always in close touch with the business, even up to two years ago, when he began to fail in health. He went to Woodstock, Vt., in July, but shortly after arriving there he was stricken with acute Bright's disease. He died after much Wii.r,i.\M F. Dreer. suffering and was buried on Wednes- day, Sept. 11th, at Woodstock. Mr. Eisele, Mr. Tull and Mr. Thilow at- tended the funeral. Matthew Todd. Extracts fr"m The Horticultural Trade Journal. After a lingering illness. Mr. Mat- thew Todd, J. P.. Edinburgh, having reached the threshold of four score years, passed away on August 7th. A native of Ayrshire he was appren- ticed to the horticultural trade in Kil- marnock, and when a young man was chosen by Messrs. Peter Lawson & Sons, Edinburgh, to fill an important position in their seed establishment. About forty years ago he commenced business on his own account. After a long and honorable career his mor- tal remains were laid to rest in War- riston Cemetery, on ^August 10th, amidst many manifestations of genu- ine sorrow. Not only the horticultural fraternity of Edinburgh, but of Scot- land generally, and many beyond her borders, mourn the death of Ma;tthew Todd, and realize that beret of his presence and counsel the horticultural ranks of our country are decidedly poorer, for the influences of his life's work and teachings extended far be- yond the city of Edinburgh. Although his business was eminently that of a florist he had considerable knowledge of all branches of the trade. Practically from its inception, he was one of the supporting pillars of the Scottish Horticultural Association, occupying every post of honor which it was within the power of his con- freres to confer upon him. He was president in the years 1897-98, and, always a host in himself, his occu- pancy of the chair was characterized by cordial, genial meetings, rendered so no doubt in good part by his tact- ful demeanor, as well as by his se- rene and placid, yet vivacious nature of his contribution to the discussion. By the passing away of Mr. Mat- thew Todd is extinguished the bright- est star in Edinburgh's horticultural firmament, and its orbit so long illum- inated and resplendent is henceforth to be the dimmer but still no less pleasing and abiding memory. Robert Ferguson. One of the few remaining members of a once distinguished Philadelphia family of florists. Robert Ferguson, was buried at Laurel Hill on the 9th of September. He was a younger son of David Ferguson, a contemporary of the elder Buist, both of whom cut quite a figure in the horticultural world from the 40's to the 70's in America. Through financial troubles the Ferguson place passed away and became Westcott's Laurel Hill Nur- series about thirty years ago, since which time the Ferguson family has not been much in the public eye. Mrs. Edward S. Leonard. We regret to record the death of Mrs. Edward S. Leonard, wife of Ed- ward S. Leonard, secretary of the Leonard Seed Company of Chicago. Mrs. Leonard was operated on about six weeks ago for appendicitis and ap- parently got along real well for about two weeks when complications set in and she died on the morning of Sept. 5th and was buried on Sept. 7th. The objectionable nursery stock bill recently filed in the Georgia legis- lature has been defeated. It will be remembered that this bill established the measure of damage when fruit trees proved untrue to name. 272 HORTICULTUEE September 14, 1918 SEED TRADE AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION Officers — President. F. W. Bolgiano, Washinston, D. C. ; First Vice-President, Wm. G. Scarlett, Baltimore, Ud.; Second Vice-President, David Burpee, Philadel- phia, Pa.; Secretary-Treasurer, C. £. Kendel, Cleveland, O. SEEDSMEN — WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THIS Seedsmen Classified by United States Government. For convenience in handling the Work of seed reporting, it is desirable that a classification of those engaged in the seed business be adopted. The following classification seems to come nearer than any other to meeting the requirements and has been adopted tentatively by the seed reporting service: (1) SEED DE.\I-ERS: ( a ) Wholesale Dealers.— ( Wholesale seedsmen.) Those who handle field or vegetable seeds as their main line in a wholesale or jobbing way, and who usually dispose of their seeds through periodical price lists or by traveling salesmen. (b) Mail-order Seed Dealers.— Those who handle field or vegetable seeds as their main line and dispose of such seeds chiefly to consumers by means of a descriptive catalogue. (c) Retail Seed Dealers. —Those who handle field or vegetable seeds either as a main line or as a side line, and dispose of such seeds locally to con- sumers. Id) Seed Brokers. — (Seed commis- sion men.) Those who act as agents for seed dealers, shippers, growers, or consumers in buying or selling seeds. They are usually advantageously lo- cated in Important seed markets. (e) Miscellaneous Seed Dealers. — Those dealers who buy or sell field or vegetable seeds in any other manner than defined above. (2) SEED shippers: (a) Sectional Seed Shippers. — Those who buy seeds of one or more lands from local shippers and seed farmers in their own locality or nearby locali- ties, and ship such seeds to seed deal- ers. Sectional shippers are usually ad- vantageously located in sections pro- ducing large quantities of the kinds of seeds that they handle. (b) Local Seed Shippers. — Those lo- cated at production points where one or more kinds of seeds are shipped out and who buy such seeds from seed farmers for shipment to sectional ship- pers or to seed dealers. Local shippers are usually merchants of various kinds who ship seeds as a side line. (3) SEED growers: (a I Commercial Seed Growers. — Those who have their seed growing business organized for the production and sale of the seeds grown by them on land operated by themselves or under their supervision, or grown for them by seed farmers. (b) Seed Farmers. — Those who grow seed on land operated by themselves without conducting a commercial busi- ness of selling seed. (c) Miscellaneous Seed Growers. — Those who are neither commercial seed growers nor seed farmers, but who, in any other way, through own- ership or contract, control any acreage devoted to seed production, or who purchase vegetable seed directly from seed farmers. — Seed Reporter. What a seedsman who has been forty-two years in the business, in all departments, thinks follows: The U. S. Government would be bet- ter employed attending to something useful. A seedsman is a man who knows his business in all branches. His avenues of supply include the whole world. You can't grade a seeds- man. He isn't a seedsman at all, un- til he is recognized by the world as such. Abroad, a man has to serve his apprenticeship in all departments: flower seeds, vegetable seeds, farm seeds, forest seeds, the accounting department — and even at that, has to come out and face the music before they will call him a seedsman. There isn't any such thing as grades to a seedsman. Because a country grocer sells a bushel of clover or timothy that doesn't make him a seedsman, any more than selling a pint of sarsa- parilla to a friend makes a doctor. If things keep on the way they have been going for some years past we may expect to see the Washington au- thorities grading the lawyers, the clergymen, the doctors, and — no we had better not say it — we had almost said congressmen; but fortunately we thought of .Jean Rankin. But doesn't this grading idea sound silly — the more you think of it? George C. Watson. VEGETABLE SEED CROP CONDI- TIONS. This report is supplementary to a similar report published in the issue of the Seed Reporter of August 10, and its main purpose is to cover any later developments in vegetable seed crop conditions. It has been compiled from inquiries sent to important seed grow- ers and from information furnished by the field agents of the Seed Reporting Service. The larger part of some crops has been harvested and reports have been received of threshing and cleaning operations but a considerable part of some of the crops harvested was reported unthreshed. Special investigations have been made in certain vegetable seed crops, and where a condition differing mate- rially troni that indicated in the re- port of August 10 has been disclosed, such difference has been noted under the head of that particular seed crop. In general it may be said that recent reports have not changed materially the prospects for the seed crop as pub- lished in the last issue of the Seed Reporter. Beans — Reports from the large bean- frrowing sections show that while the crop has been damaged locally in some places and many fields do not look as promising as they did a month ago, all indications are that a large crop will Jie harvested. Local damage occasionally by drouth and hall lias been reported from both California and rolorado. In the eastern bean-growing areas, growers report the condition of the I rop as "good to fair" but add that it is too earl.v to make an estimate on the prob- able production. Reports indicate that about 7.5 per cent of the crop has been har- vested. Beet — Reports of threshing operations that have been received from California in- dicate that the beet-seed crop will be up to the expectations of the growers as indi- cated in the report published on August 10. Reports from eastern seed-growing areas show tlie beet-seed crop to be in good con- dition, with tile prospects for a normal crop. Mangels are threshing out well, with some yields of 1.500 pounds reported. Cabbage — A part of the cabbage-seed • ■rop has been harvested. The yield with many growers on the acreage harvested is satisfactory. The low average yield given here of J70 pounds per acre Is probably due to the fact that some acreages have been in<-lu(led in this report which were partly or wholly destroyed by Hoods. Estimates on deliveries among some of the large growers vary from 4 to -,5 per cent. Carrot^ — Over one-half of the carrot-aeed crop has been harvested in both the Santa Clara Valley and "River District" in Cali- fornia. Conservative estimates place the average yield for both districts at 700 pounds per acre, which is fully up to the previous reports of the growers. Onion Seed — Some estimates of the yield STAR BRAND ROSES "American Pillar" and nearly every other good hardy climber. Send for our \l»t. TherONARD & Cjor»Esco. a I WEST GROVE PENN.,U.S>A. Sobwt PrI*, Pna. Aatolie WiiBM, ?I. IVe mri tubsirihfrs to tht Nurstrymen s Fund for Marktt Dtvilopynent THE HORTICULTURAL CATALOG A MONTHLY M.*G.\ZINE FOR WESTERN NURSERYMEN FLORISTS, SEEDSMEN Contains alpliubetical listings of available surplus stock, et«. $1.00 per year. Forelgrn $1.50 THE HORTICULTURAL CATALOG tOS .\NOELES, CALIFOBNIA September 14, 1918 HORTICULTURE 373 of onion seed have been reduced since the laat report because of greater damage re- sulting from unfavorable weathor condi- tions tban was apparent a month in^n. The acreage covered by reports tabulated here represent approximately three-fourths of the reported total acreage for thf United States. It is thought that the estimate of 2S0 pounds per acre is conservativ*-. Based on this yield, this year's production will be nearly, if not quite, double that reported for 1M17. Radish — There has been practiraUy no change In the crop prospects for radish seed since the last report. The avera-^e esti- mated yield expected Is 200 poun.is per acre for the acreage represented in this report. The larger part of the California acreage is harvested. The general con- dition of the crop in Michigan and other eastern seed-growing areas where con- ditions are not so advanced is reported to lie from "fair to poor." It is believed the greatly increased acreage, which was ap- proximately double that plante.i in 1917, ■will make the total production for 1918 equal to normal. DUTCH BULBS. It is reported that the Duti ii bulb growers are once more buying bulbs for planting out, instead of going in almost exclusively for food production. This is a straw which shows which way the wind blows, or at any rate it gives an idea that the astute Dutchman, who is in some ways better able to judge than we are, has a strong idea that the end of the war is in sight. From the Horticultural Advertiser of Aug. 28th an English trade paper, this supplements to a certain extent our editorial of last week on the same subject.. DUTCH BULB SHIPMENTS. Cable advices to M. Van Waveren & Sons are to the effect that the ex- portation of bulbs from Holland was ended Aug. 31, 1918. Total cases ex- ported between 15,000 and 18,000, as against 37,000 cases in 1917, all for- warded via England. Cable advices also state that most of Van Waveren's shipments had ar- rived in England on or before Aug. 20, and they expect goods to begin to reach this side within a week or ten days. Steamship companies and brok- ers in England do not seem to be per- mitted to cable definite movements of the shipments. Owing to the extreme necessity of producing foodstuffs In Holland, the government had ordered that the area devoted to bulb growing must be re- duced to 2/3 of the average area em- ployed for the 1917 and 1918 crop. Many varieties of bulbs have totally disappeared in Holland during the last year or two, and a further process of elimination will be the result of the new government order. CATALOGUES RECEIVED. Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa.— Trade Price List, Fall, 1918. John Connon Co., Hamilton, Ont. — Wholesale Price List, Fall 1918, of Plants, Trees, Shrubs, Vines, Peren- nials. SWEET PEAS Winter flowering Spencer Australian Var- ieties direct from the Originator. FLOWER SEED FOR SUMMER SOWING Asparagus Sprengeri, Bellis Perennis, Cal- ceolaria, Calendula, Cineraria, Cyclamen, Gypsophila Gr. Alba, Mignonette, Pansy, Snapdragon. All selected stock. FOTTLER, FISKE, RAWSON CO. The Seed Store 12 and IS FkncoU HsU Sq., Bostaa "Seeds with a Lineage" All Varieties Thoroughly tested at our trial grounds, Rasoies Park, London, England. Send for Catalogue CARTERS TESTED SEEDS, Inc., c^\%^^.i m^ BAMBOO CANE Freesia Purity STAKES MAMMOTH SIZE Also 6-8 and op Per bale Per bale NATCRAl., 6 ft., 2,000 $21.00 FREESIA — refracta alba S-g inoli. SWEET WILLIAM — single mWed fine strain. 6-9 ft., 600 7.00 9-12 ft., 400 8JS0 Prices ex warehouse New York. CYCLAMEN Seed. Finest American grown from the very finest strains. Prices on Application Terms— Net cash 30 days. McHUTCHISON & CO. 95 Chambers St., New York J. M. THORBURN & CO. 63 Barclay Street Through to 54 Park Place NEW YORK CITY MINNESOTA STATE FAIR. The Minnesota State Fair, Septem- ber 2nd to 7th, was a record breaker in point of attendance. The exhibits in most of the departments were as good as usual and, in many, much bet- ter. The space in the Horticultural Building for horticultural products was cut down nearly one-quarter and a United States Government exhibit put in. This tightened up the ex- hibits and also was the means of bringing a great many more people to the building than usual. This build- ing with its show of apples, vegetables and flowers, was one of the most at- tractive, if not the most attractive, building on the grounds. The flower exhibit, both commercial and amateur, although somewhat crowded, showed off to better advantage than in other years. The amateur exhibts of gar- den flower collections was especially good and attracted a large number of people. Two of the nurseries of the state put up good nursery exhibits. These were interesting and added to the decorative feature of the building. Amateur table decorations of wild flowers and of garden flowers brought out some 15 or 16 exhibitors and proved one of the best features of the exhibitions. Three commercial green- houses made good showings, Holm & Olson of St. Paul, Swanson, Inc., of Minneapolis, and Chicago Avenue Greenhouse, of Minneapolis. PUBLICATION RECEIVED. Benjamin Hammond of Beacon, N. Y.. has issued a very neat folder, showing twenty standard colors of Hammond's Durable Paints. The fifty-eight annual report of the board of park commissioners of the city of Hartford, Conn, has been re- ceived. As heretofore, it is a model. A carefully prepared bulletin on the Cattleya Fly has been issued by the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station at New Brunswick, prepared by .Tared B. Moore of Chatham, N. J. The cattleya is an important factor in X. J. floriculture — more so than in any other part of this country — and this treatise Is very opportune. STUMPP & WALTER CO. Seeds and Bulbs 30-32 Barclay Street NEW YORK CITY 274 HORTICULTURE September 14, 1918 ALEX. McGONNELL ■Ml 611 FIFTH AVENUE Tele^rapblo orders forwarded to any part of tbe United States, Canada, and Foreign Coantries. Orders from the trade for delivery In New York and vl- elnlty receive special attention. Cost of Cabling Foreign Deliv- eries Must be Prepaid. Reference or cash must accompany all orders from unknown correspondents. Cable Address, AlEXCONNELX. "The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph DeliTCry 124 TREMONT ST. IM FOB KANSAS CITY Transfer Your Orders to SAMUEL MURRAY 1017 Grand Avenue Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery DAVID CLARKE'S SONS Deliver orders (rom any part of the country to New York City Write or Telegraph 2139-2141 Broadway, - New York Telephone 1553-1553 Colambas KOHMILLER, Florist 426 Madison Ave. and 49th St., New York. Also Vanderbilt Hotel Telephone, Murray Hill 783 Out-of-town Orders Solicited. Location Central. Personal Attention. Member F. T. D. Asso. ADAM SEKENGER FLORIST ""^^IVreet. BANGOR, MB. We Cover all Points in Maine rovidence, Rhode Island Johnston Brothers LEADING FLORISTS 38 Dorrance Street Member Florists* Telegraph Delivery Of Interest to Retail Florists 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.— H. G. Eyres, 106 State St. Albany, N. Y.— The Rosery, 23 Steuben St. Bangor, Me. — Adam Sekenger, 32 New- bury St. Boston— Thos. F. Galrin, 1 Park St. Boston— Penn the Florist, 124 Tremont St. Boston— Julius A. Zinn, ^ 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 Ave. Cleveland. O. — Adam Graham & Sons, 5523 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, O.— Knoble Bros., 1836 W. 25th St. Cleveland, O.— The Smith & Fetters Co., 735 Euclid Ave. Denver, Col.— Park Floral Co., 1643 Broadwaj'. Detroit. Mich. — J. Breitmeyer's Sons, corner Brodway and Gratiot Ave. - Fall River, Mass. — Warburton, 495 New Boston Rd. and 36 N. Main St. Houston, Tex. — Kerr, The Florist. Kansas City, Mo. — Samuel Murray, 1017 Grand Ave. New Haven, Conn.—.!. N. Champion & Co., 1026 Chapel St. New York— David Clarke's Sons, 2139- 2141 Broadway. New York— Alex. McConnell, 611 5th Ave. IN THE National Capital It your service to deliver Flowers or Designs on Order by Tele- graph or otherwise. Prompt Reliable Service. GEORGE H. COOKE Connecticut Ave. and L St. WASHINGTON, D .C. Established 1874 DARDS 341 Madison Ave., New York HELP do YOUR BIT To-day By SELLING THRIFT and WAR SAVING STAMPS. STAND behind THE FOOD CONSERVATION LAWS. Display prominently PATRI- OTIC POSTERS. DO IT NOW JOHN BREITMEYER'S ^SONS— Cor. Broadway and Gratiot Ave*. DETROIT, MICR Artistic Designs . . . Nigh Grade Cut Biooms We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association. GtTD£ BROS CO GUDE BROS. CO. WASHINGTON, D. C. Member Florists Tele{{raph Delivery Orders for NEW YORK. Write or Phone to MAX SGHLING 785 Fifth Ave. Best Florists in the States as References. EUROPEAN ORDERS EIEGOTED Members of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery THE ROSERY 23 STEUBEN ST. tfkl.BA,NY, N. Y. FLOWER DEUVERIES FOR ALBANY AND VICINITY Meml)ers Florists' Telegraph Delivery G. E. M. STUMPP 761 Fifth Ave. NEW YORK CITY Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Asso. YiNG & NUGENT 42 West 28 Street New York Member Florists' Telegrraph Delivery A. T. BUNYARD NEW YORK 413 Madison Ave. at 48th Street Also Newport, R. I. I GUARANTEE SATISFACTION September 14, 1918 HOKTICULTURE 275 CHICAGO Send Your Order* to WILLIAM J. SMYTH Member Floriits' Telegrapb Delivery Association Michigan Ave. at 31st Street Prompt Auto DeliTerv Service THOS. F. GALVIN ■ IM4 llClif VnOV 561 Fifth Av«. llCff fUnli VanderblltHotel BACTIIII 1 f*"''k Street DUO I UH 799 BoyUton Street IflJiiriK ti UtMirs ui ill Eistin Ptiits Orders Filled Day or Night for C I- E V E I- AIM D and State of Ohio Complete Stock. Regular discoant to Trade. KNOBLE BROS. 1896 W. 25th St., Cleveland, O. Member Florists* Teleg:raph Delivery THE SMITH & FETTERS GO. 73S Euclid Avenue CLEVELAND, OHIO Flowers of Every Kind in Season CLEVELAND A. GRAHAM & SON 5S23 Euclid Ave. Will take good care of your orders Members of F, T. D, AssociatioK. Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue^ N. iUcbester Phono 506. Long Dist. Bell Fhonr ti8o Membws Florists Telegrapb Delivery S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y. ANDERSON service means fresh, stnrdy Stock and prompt deliveries in BUFFAIjO, LOCKFORT, NIAGARA FAXLS and WESTERN NEW YORK. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery HIGH GRADE PLANTS For Retail Stores a Specialty ASK FOR UST THOMAS ROLAND, Nahant, Man. WORCESTER, MASS. Randall's Flower Shop HARKY I. BANDAri,, Proprietor. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery New York— Young & Nugent, 42 W. 28th. New York — A. T. Bunyard, 413 Madison Ave., at 48th St. New York— Dards, N. E. corner 44th St. and Madison Ave. New York— G. E. M. Stumpp, 761 Fifth Ave. New York— Thos. F. Galvin, Fifth Ave., at 46th St. New York — Kottmlller, 426 Madison Ave. and 49th St., also Vanderbilt Hotel. New York — Max Schling, 785 Fifth Ave. Providence, R. I. — Johnston Bros., 38 Dorrance St. Rochester, N. Y.— J. B. Keller Sons, 25 Clinton Ave. N. St. Louis, Mo.— Fred C. Weber, 4326-28 Olive St. St. Paul, Minn. — Holm & Olson, Inc. Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. — F. R. Pier- son Co. Toronto, Can.— J. H. Dunlop, 8-10 West Adelaide St. Washington, D. C— Gude Bros., 1214 F St Washington, D. C. — George H. Cooke, Connecticut Ave. and L St. Worcester, Mass. — Randall's Flower Shop, 22 Pearl St. NEW FLOWER STORES. Everett, Mass.— C. H. Tilton, 10 Xor- wood street, reopening. Providence, R. I. — Maurice Miller, Westminster street, reopening. NEWS NOTES. Normal, III. — R. Lutz has purchased the Phoenix Nursery Co. greenhouses. Carey, O. — F. F. Scheele has pur- chased Mrs. W. C. Johnson's green- houses. Atchison, Kan. — The Mangelsdorf Seed Company has increased its capi- tal stock to $500,000. Belvidere, III.— The range of B. E. Eldredge lias been leased by the J. P. Herzog Company for vegetable grow- ing. MACNAIR Florist 2 Broad Street, Providence, R. I. H. F. A. LANGE WORCESTER, MASS. Deliveries to aU points In New England. 126,000 Square Feet o( Glass. Member Florlsta' Telegraph Delivery ABBOclatlon. YALE! YALE! And All New Haven Neighborhood FLOWER AND PLANT DELIVERIES Everything First-Class J. N. CHAMPION & CO. 1026 Chapel St., New Haven. Cons. ST. LOUIS, MO. FRED C. WEBER 4326-28 Olive St. Mimiir FhrUU Telegraph Delivery AutciatUm NOTICB INITIALS. IVe have (mi ttcre tnlf THE J. M. QASSER COMPANY, CLHELMB Euclid Av«nu« The Far- Famed Flowers of TORONTO Delivered on mail or telegraph order for any occasion, in any part of the Dominion. JOHN H. DUNLOP »-10 West Adelaide St. - TOBONTO, ONX ALB.\NT, N. T. Flowerg or Design Work DELIVERED IX AEB.4NY AND VICINITY ON TELEGRAPHIC ORDER 106 STATE STREET, ALBANY, N. Y. "THE HOME OF FLOWERS" The largest cut flower store in America. Orders for the TWIN CITIES and for all Northnestern points given prompt at- tention. HOLM & OLSON, incorporated ST. PAUL, MINN. ^' Park Floral Co. B. E. GILLIS, President. E. P. NEIMAN, Secretary. Member Florists* Telegraph Delivery DENVER. COLORADO Quality and Reliability WARBURTON FALL RIVER, MASS. Deliveries of Flowers and Plants in FALL RIVEB and eontlKn»ns territory. ^76 HORTICULTURE September 14, 1918 FIELD GROWN CARNATION PLANTS C. W. WARD ALMA WARD ALICE MATCHLESS Large. Healthy Plants $7.00 Per 100. $60.00 Per 1000 THE LEO NIESSEN GO. 1201 Race Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA- TRY Horticulture's Advertisers FIR5T Before Looking Elsewhere Tell Them You Did So And They'll Reciprocate EDWARD REID WHOLESALE FLORIST 1619 - 21 Ruitead St., PhUtdelphU, P». «HINCE BEAUTIES, ORCHIDS, VALLEY, ROSES «i all Siasanabli Varietias of Cut Flowin CHARLES LMEEHAN Wholesale Cut Flowera Plants, Greens, etc. S So. Mole St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. GEORGEBJlARf WHOLESALE FLORIST 24 stone St., Rochester, N. Y. E.G.HILLCO. Wholesale Florists PCI^I-IIVI^ND, IND. n*a«« bcbUmi Horltenltnrc when wriUos. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, Inc. WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS Comslrunente Sallolted Hardy Fancy Fern Our Specialty 264 RANDOLPH ST., DETROIT. MICH. The House for Quality and Service ZECH & MANN ig—We are Wholesale Florists Doing a Strictly Wholesale Business 30 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO V CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. IF You Want Anything from Boston Get It From Henry M. Robinson & Co. For Safety Place Your Orders With Us HENRY IVI. ROBINSON & 2 MTInthrop Square and 32 Otis Street, BOSTON, MASS. WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS — ™^""^-/o"d'£Xlers ohLv BOSTON I ST. LOUIS Sept. la I Sept. 9 PHOA. Sept. 9 Roses Aid Beauty, Special.. ' » " " Fancy and Extra " *' No. I and culls.* Russell Hadlcy Euler, Mock Arenberg, Hoosier Beauty. Hillin • Ward. Hillingdon Killarney, Key, Taft Ophelia. Sunburst. . . Carnatioiu Cattleyu Lilies. LoDffiflonun.' Lilies. Speciosum ■ • • Lily of the Valley ' • • Snapdragon Gladioli Asters Dahlii Calendula- • Sweet Peas Gardenias Adiantum x .00 Smilax 1 Asparasua Plumosos. & Spren. (100 Bcbs.) 35.00 William F. Kasting Co. ^A/^Holosalo Rlorls-ts 5€8-570 WASHINGTON STREET • BUFFALO, N. Y. J.ft.BUOL©NG 1S4 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO ROSES, VALLEY and WHOLESALE CARNAT.ONS^^^,^ gROWER Of GUT FLOWERS ROBERT DYSART CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT Simple methods of correct acconnttnc especially adapted *or florists' use. BOOKS BALANCED AND ADJUSTED 40 STATE STREET . . BOSTON Telephone Kain SS Boston Floral Supply Co. 347-367 Cambridge St., Boston Headquarters for CYCAS, BASKETS, WIRE DESIGNS and WAX FLOWERS Send for price list It you have not re- ceived one. September 14, 1918 HORTICULTURE 277 Flower Market Reports Business has i (nitinued BOSTON to be good during the past week and wiih cool weather and an apparent sliortenlng up of material prices have hold with every indication of remainins firm. Roses are being received in fine con- dition with a scarcity of white, which has had the effect of stiffening the entire list. Carnations have not made much of an impression as yet and the quality as well as the quantity re-_ ceived is not of much marketable value. Lilies are excellent and the demand has continued to keep^ up with the supply. Lily of the valley has improved in quality as well as quantity with prices ranging accord- ingly. Asters and gladioli have gone off some while dahlias have not made any impression on the market what- soever. Chrysanthemums are being received in fair quantity and are soon snapped up. The rest of the market remains about the same. The Chicago market is CHICAGO not oversupplied with any kind of stock un- less it is the very short stemmed roses, and with the coming of cooler days these will decrease. Shipping demand continues good and uses up a large part of each day's cut, while lo- cal trade has increased to such extent that little remains to be desired un- til the supply becomes larger. All kinds of roses are of good quality, the length of stem being the chief cause of preference in any one variety. Car- nations are from the young plants, and stems are short, but the blooms are of good color and fair size. Out door flowers are here in the deep yellow tones of early fall as well as the more delicate blues of the fringed gentians and the larkspur. Chrysanthemums are now cut in white and yellow and sell readily. There is little if any NEW YORK improvement in gen- eral market condi- tions. Early varieties of white and yellow chrysanthemums have ap- peared but the demand is tame. There is any quantity of medium and poor grade asters and dahlias and these when sold, bring very little. Roses of special and fancy grade are not nu- merous but there are enoush and to spare of those in lower grades. Beau- ties are in fair supply. Lillies have shortened up but not to the point where they are scarce. Orchids ap- pear to be more plentiful. The few carnations received find slow sale. Easter Lilies Splendid quality here at present and in good supply. Indispens- able under present conditions in every up-to-date store. Good shippers and keepers. Per 100 $10.00 $12.00 ASTERS Semples, Cregos, Victorias and all the better September sorts. Per 100. $1.50 $2.00 $3.00 $4.00 Business Hours, 7 A. M. to 5 P. M. Everything in Cut Flowers, Plants, Greens, Ribbons and Supplies S. S. PENNOCK COMPANY The ^X'r'iSlf of Philadelphia NEW YORK 1 1 7 W. 28th St. PHILADELPHIA BALTIMORE 1 608-1 620 Ludlow St. Franklin & St. Paul Sta. WASHINGTON. 1 2 1 6 H. St.. N. W. WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS TRADE PRICES -Per 100 TO DEALERS Ot LY Roses Am, Beauty, Special '* " Fancy and Extra " " No. I and culls Russell Hadley Euler, Mock - Arenberg, Hoosier Beauty Ward, Hillingdon Killamey . Key , Taft Ophelia, Sunburst Camatioiu Cattleyas Lilies, Longiflorum Lilies, Speciosum Lily of the Valley ■ SnapdragoD Gladioli Asters Dahlias Calendula Sweet Peas Gardenias Adiantum Smilax \«paraffUsPIu.&Spren. (looBhs,) CINCINNATI Sept, 9 CHICAGO Sept. 9 BUFFALO Sept. 9 PITTSBURG Sept. 9 25.00 15.00 6.00 6.00 D.OO 6.00 5.00 4.00 3.00 4.00 60,00 ia.50 35-00' 20.00 10.00 12.00 12.00 1 2.0c 8.00 6.00 6.00 8.C0 2.00 75.00 15. CO 35-00 20.00 8.00 4.00 40.00 30.00 12.00 20.00 3 00 to 2.00 to 3 00 to 5.00 4.03 4.00 .35 to to to to to 3-O0 3.00 2.00 3 00 9.00 75.00 10.00 4.00 3,0c i.OO a. 00 6,00 6.00 6.00 6. CO 3.00 IOC .00 12.00 8.00 4 00 5.00 4.00 2. 00 to 3.00 15,00 25.00 1. 00 1. 00 20.00 15.00 35,00 \ 25.00 2.00 20.OO 50.00 25.00 10.00 3-0 6.00 3,00 3.C0 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 1. 00 5c. 00 8.00 4.00 6,00 2. CO 1. 00 •50 1. 00 1. 00 .50 ■75 35,00 30.00 23.00 8.0c 10.00 6. CO 6, CO 10,00 5.00 6.00 8.00 1.50 60.00 10.00 6.00 8.00 3.0D 3.00 2.50 4. o s.oo •75 2.00 acoo 50.00 so 00 10.00 4.00 4.00 23,00 15.00 8.00 12.00 4,00 to 12.00 to to to 3 00 3.00 3.00 I. CO to 60.00 to to to to 8.00 10,00 8.00 2.00 75.00 15.00 3.00 3.0 •75 10.00 40,00 4.00 6.00 i,S5 15.00 60.00 General condi- PHILADELPHIA tions were a lit- tle under the av- erage here last week, the demand all along the line being rather slack. Roses continue good — the flowers be- ing fine and the foliage clear, al- though not much yet as to stem. As- ters were never better, the September varieties being of extra size, good form and long stemmed. Dahlias are more in evidence and the season for these may be said to be now fully opened. -Chrysanthemums of the early-flowering sorts like Golden Glow and October Frost are to be seen around in limited supply. There are plenty of lilies. Clematis paniculata is the latest arrival among the minor items. Trade has been very ROCHESTER, dulL Interests at N. Y. the War Exposi- tion and Horse Show did not stimulate the flower business, although some stores displayed floral baskets in the horse show colors. Roses have been very scarce. Asters are not as plentiful and there are few {Continued on page 279) 278 HORTICULTURE September 14, 1918 H. E. FROMENT Wholesale Commission Florist Choice Cut Flowers New Address, 143 West 28th St., NEW TOBK Telephones: 2200, 2201, Madison Square. — WM. P. FORD — , Wholesale Florist 107 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK Telephone 533!i, Farragut. Call and inspect the Best Establisment in the Wholesale Flower District. JOHN YOUNG & CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS S3 WEST 28th STREET NEW YORK CITY Consignments Solicited Phone Farragut 4336 WALTER F. SHERIDAN Wholesale Commission Dealer in CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 13S West 28th Street, New York Telepbon«>=t6SS.iS33 Madison Square RIEDEL S MEYER, Inc. Wholesale Commission READY FOR BUSINESS 49 WEST 28tli ST. NEW YORK. GEO. C. SIEBRECHT WHOLESALE FLORIST low 'NA^KST »S«K S-r CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED fH0Hi(«08j,ABRAeOT NEW YORK THE KERVAN CO Fresh Cat Decorative Evergreeng. Highest Standard of Quality. Largest Stocls In America. Write for Illustrated Catalog of Greens and Florists' Supplies 119 W. 28th St., - - NEW YORK WILLIAM H. KUEBLER Brooklyn's Foremost amd Best WHOLESALE COMMISSION HOUSE 4 Fir«t CUn Mukal tor «ll CUT FLOWERS 18 WiUooshby St, Brooklra, N. T I. C. FORD t21 West 28th St., NEW YORK Fi ROSES. \m wwmw A Full Line of SXX. CUT FLOWERS. Telephone 3870 Farragut. I*. J. s:Miarn: WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORIST 'il^^/SfS^s" A full line of Cfaoloe Cut Flower Stack for all parpoaes. TBiBPaoNB ! iSIJ j FABRAflDT 131 Wcst 28th St., NEW YORK CITY ALBANY CUT FLOWER EXCHANBE ^^l^r^r-""- 811 Broadway, ALBANY, N. Y. SAVE TIME AND MONEY BY SENDENO YOUK OBDEBS TO US Prices Right. Consignments Solicited. Telephone Connection HENRY M. ROBINSON CO. OF NEW YORK SB-S7 'XA^es'fc aS'fch S'fcres^ Telephones, 13 — 8610 Madison Square Consignments 8oUolt«4 MACBJCE L. OLABS. Treasurer NEW lORR QDOTATIONS PER 100. ROSES AND CARNATIONS American Beauty, Special " *• Fancy and Extra. No, I and cuUs. . . RiuseU. HaV. 28Ui St., NEW YORK CO. Inc. D. J. Pappat, Pres. RCED (Q. KKLLER 122 West 26th St., New York Florists' Supplies We mannfactore all our ilital DisiEfls, BaskeU, Win Wirk (Noveltiis and are dealers in Decorative Glassware, Growers am) Florists' Beaaleites H, BAYERSDORFER & CO. Manufacturers and Importers 1129 Arch St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. THE LEADING FLORISTS' SUPPLY HOUSE OF AMERICA WILLIAM MACKIE WHOLESALE FLORIST 105 West 28tli Street, NEW YORK Consignments Solicited TELEPHONE: FARRAGUT 759 Wired Toothpicks Manufactured by g.J. COWEE, Berlin, H.Y. 10.000. . .$2.00 60,000. . .$8.75 Sample free. For sale by dealers. When writingto Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture September 14, 1918 HORTICULTURE Flower Market Reports (Coutiniicd from page 277 i good ones. Gladioli are still liDlding ^up well. Carnations are getting larger each week. Harrisii lilies are excellent and the demand for them is increasing. Garden flowers are about at an end. Since there are no flowering plants, baskets of cut flowers in choice combinations are mori- used for sick-room and gift flowers, l^rns are selling well. There are a few weddings booked for the early part of this month but they are not elaborate affairs. Flowers are improving ST. LOUIS in quality. Schools and theatres have opened. Roses are improving but carnations are still very small. There has been WASHINGTON plenty of stock available with the exception of orchids and white roses. Business good and fair prices prevail. Water lilies are about off the market. Gladiolus is very good. Dahlias are beginning to make their appearance and are helped by cooler weather now prevailing. Cosmos is in. There is a shortage of Easter lilies. Plenty of lower grade asters are offered but the demand is for large flowers and long stems making a scarcity of Al stock. FLORAL DISPLAY AT ROCHESTER WAR EXPOSITION AND HORSE SHOW. Upon entering the exposition hall one beheld a scene of beauty. The white walls were banked with ever- greens. At the right door was a heart shaped bed of blood red asters, ex- hibited by James Vick's Sons, com- posed entirely of the new red aster "The Heart of France." Next came the Vick exhibit of annuals and hardy perennials. A large American flag formed of 6,000 asters attracted great crowds each day. George T. Bouch- er's display consisted of crotons, palms, ferns, gladioli and asters ar- ranged effectively. The Park exhibit under the supervision of John Dun- bar consisted of ferns, palm.s. tropical plants, etc. Groups of Begonia Ver- non, tuberous-rooted begonias, glox- inias, etc. gave touches of color to the sombre green of the plant collections. In the peristyle tropical plants were grouped edged with evergreens. Over the doors to the entrance to the Flower Show, boxes of pink asters and Boston ferns were placed. At the Horse Show Hart & Vick furnished the flowers. Huge baskets of hydrangeas touched with red and pink gladiolus were placed on either side J. K. AL.I-EIM "A LEADER I.N THE WBOLBSUB G)H«ISSION TRADE FOR OVER TBIRTI TEARS" Have a demand for more than I can supply. Rose Growers Call or Write. 118 West 28th St. IMENA/ YORK TELEPHONES FarracDt 167 and 30S8 NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only MISCELLANEOUS Cattley u Lilies. Longiflomm Lilies, Speciosum Lily of the Valley Snapdragon Gladioli Asters Dahlias Calendula Siveet Peas Grdenias Adiantum Smilax ••••- Asparaffiu Plumociu, & Spren (lOO bunches) . Last Part of Weak ! Fint Part of Week ending Sept. 7 beginning Sept. 9 1918 191B 25.00 4.00 3.00 3.00 I. GO .25 .25 6.00 lO.OO 73.00 5,00 4.00 6.00 2.00 3.00 a. 00 8.00 13.00 25.00 (0 IfO.OC 3.0c tc 8.00 3.00 to 4. CO 3.00 to to 6.00 1. 00 ■25 •25 6,00 2.00 3.00 3.00 of the jumps. At the raised hunter jumps beds of aster plants were ar- ranged, 100 plants at each side. The U. S. aeroplanes swooped over the field a number of times scattering bouquets of carnations and asters. Arthur H. Newborn had his custom- ary display of prepared baskets. Jacob Thomann & Sons showed gladi- olus, celosia. tritomas, etc. Hart & Vick asters edged with ferns. They also showed gladiolus, gaillardias, celosias, asters, etc. L. J. Bryant's gladiolus exhibit was excellent. In the center of the hall was a pool edged with rocks in which primroses and ferns were growing. Two large tents were filled with the products of Rochester War Gardens. The combined products of these .^a-- dens totaled a value of $500,000. 12,000 plates of produce grown in children's gardens were on display. A separate tent was filled with the garden products shown by Rochester school children. NEW YORK STATE FAIR. The New York State Fair will be held at Syracuse from the 9th to 14th inclusive. The entries in both the professional and amateur divisions are larger than ever before. The rose exhibits will bring out much spirited competition, as the entries are full. P. R. Pierson. Tarrytown. W. J. Palmer, Buffalo, and Quinlan, Syra- cuse, are prominent exhibitors in roses (professional). In the amateur section the members of the Syracuse Rose Society are exhibiting freely. In gladioli they are "going over the top" both amateur and professional — five and six entries for many of the classes. In dinner-table decorations there are no fewer than sixteen en- tries and all the floral art section has from four to five competitors in racii class. Plant classes will be full. Jas. Vick & Son, Rochester, F. R. Pierson, Tarrytown, J. E. Prouty. Baldwinsville, and Madison Cooper, Calcium, will all make splendid trade exhibits. MASSACHUSETTS HORTICUL- TURAL SOCIETY. The annual dahlia show of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society will be held at Horticultural Hall next Saturday and Sunday. The American Dahlia Society will also hold its an- nual exhibition in conjunction with that of the Massachusetts Society so that an unusual exhibit of this popu- lar flower is expected. In connection with the show an il- lustrated lecture on the dahlia will be given on Saturday at 3 o'clock by Richard Vincent, Jr., President of the American Dahlia Society. Wm. P, Rich, Secy. VISITORS' REGISTER. Boston — F. Lazenby, Marion, Mass. New York — R. Vincent, Jr., White- marsh, Md. Philadelphia — Fred Eisenberg, Hunt- ington, Pa.; John Walker, Youngs- town. O.; Samuel H. McClements, Pittsburgh, Pa. Washington — V. H. Morgan, former- ly with Lord & Burnham, but now a first lieutenant in the Army; W. F. Nehrling. Orlando, Fla.; Mrs. Gust Ludwig, Pittsburgh, Pa.; Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Ludwig; Alex Scott. Sharon Hill, Pa.; Will Rehder, Wilmington, N. C: John G. Esler, Saddle River, N. J. 280 HORTICULTURE September 14, 1918 LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS CHICAGO. J. A. Budlong still finds the early chrysanthemums a good thing to have this year, and with the large number of varieties of miniature roses, he has very attractive extremes in size to tempt buyers. The War Exposition in Grant Park is calling out the ingenuity of the flor- ists in planning patriotic windows. Many are displaying the national col- ors and Geo. Wienhoeber again has his battle field holding the crowds. The American Bulb Co. received a cablegram today from Holland saying a large shipment of bulbs had left for them via Liverpool, England. A smaller lot arrived last week having made good time. The shipments con- tain tulips and hyacinths. All commercial growers are receiv- ing questionnaires which when an- swered will give the Department of Commerce of the U. S. 1st the names of all persons or firms growing flowers or vegetables, 2nd location, 3rd total ground under greenhouses, 4th value of product, 5th fuel used showing kinds and quantity and 6th males of draft age employed. Kroeschell Bros, are making boil- ers as ever and taking care of the growers who are looking to the needs of their places before the cold weather comes. Now that the fuel question has in a measure been settled for the greenhouse men, the perfect condition of their heating apparatus naturally appeals to them next, and they do not mean to be caught unprepared if an- other extreme winter is coming. Mrs. Charles McKellar, whose hand was very seriously hurt in an electric wringer has suffered severely, sixteen stitches having been necessary in dressing the wound. Mrs. McKeller says she does not know how it happened but after using the machine five years in safety her hand was caught and torn before the power could be shut off. Fortunately some one was with her or she might have lost her arm. Several of the loop retailers who have had large orders for weddings remark that the war has robbed June of its prestige as a wedding month. Some of the largest orders of the year have come during the summer and the weddings are just as elaborate in all their appointments as formerly. In one respect there is a difference, dates are not placed far ahead and the flor- ists must be able to execute rapidly, often accomplishing in a few hours what formerly he had days to pre- pare. PHILADELPHIA. Samuel S. Pennock left the Adiron- daeks for home on the 12th inst. He expects to be on deck at the wheel of the ship on the 16th. The management *of the Burpee Seed Farms are just completing the work of installing a canning outfit plant for the canning of tomatoes. The plant is located in one of the buildings on what formerly was the Malone Farm, about two miles west of Doylestown, the building having been altered, concrete floors and new timbers put in to accommodate the ma- chinery. The plant, which has been equipped with the latest modern ma- chinery, will be used to can the by- product (or pulp) of the many acres of tomatoes which are gathered for seed. The pulp formerly was either thrown away or used for fertilizer, and does away with the old system which allowed the pulp to ferment, causing a foul odor at the time of the year when the work was in progress. From a cablegram to the Evening Bulletin, Sept. 4th, we quote: "Sergeant John H. Earl, Capt. Schlesser and Lieut Balta took an ad- vanced position at the battle of Fis- mette. Earl with a platoon he com- manded prevented the enemy from flanking the American position. He was recommended for an immediate commission. How these men fought the enemy regardless of danger, will prove one of the bright spots in Amer- ican history." Sergeant Earl is a son of Howard M. Earl, Doylestown, Pa, and was ed- ucated in the Philadelphia Episcopal Academy — later taking a course at the Culver Military School, Indiana, and two years at the Boston Tech. He is not yet twenty-one. Another account published in the Evening Ledger of Sept. 5th states that Sergeant Earl not only led his company to victory but bound up the hurts of the wounded after the en- gagement was over. He was a private when he left here last spring and now he is a commissioned officer. Rochester, N. Y.— On Sept. 6th, Miss Harriett Conway, bookkeeper for H. E. Wilson, was united in marriage to Mr. Wm. Ringwood of Pittsburgh, Pa. The bride carried a shower bouquet of bride roses. Her only attendant was Miss Altha Conway, who carried pink chrysanthemum asters. NEW YORK. George Mustoe, formerly of Lake Mahopac, f^. Y., is now at 330 East 154 street, Bronx, Xew York. The Macniff Horticultural Co. has reorganized and held the first auction sale of the season on Tuesday, Sept. 10. The glad information is received that W. J. Manda who was severely wounded at the front is out of the hos- pital, recovered. It is announced that the Grand Central Palace has been leased for use as an army surgical reconstruc- tion hospital by the War Department. The annual rental was announced at $395,000 and maintenance of the building, which is to be used by the government for the period of the war and three months thereafter. The structure will be remodeled to accom- modate 3000 patients and is expected to be ready for occupancy by Dec. 1. BOSTON. Two greenhouses, each 40 x 75, are being erected at North Lexington for experimental work under the super- vision of Prof. H. F. Tompson of Amherst Agricultural Cqllege. The material was supplied by the Stearns Lumber Co. Henry M. Robinson, Jr., son of H. M. Robinson the well known florist, who has been in the naval serviee for over a year, is now editor-in-chief of "The Trigger," a paper published semi-monthly by the boys at the Rum- ford rifle range at Rumford, R. I. It certainly reflects much credit on the young man who gained his newspaper experience in the office of HoRTictJL- TUHE. ST. LOUIS. John Benson is home on a furlough from Camp Pike. A meeting of the county growers took place Wednesday, Sept. 4. The coming draft will hit our whole- salers and many of our retailers. Adolph Brix has purchased the stock and fixtures of Max Rutter, many years in the retail business. For the present Mr. Brix will run both stores in connection with the one on St. Louis avenue. A telegram received by C. W. Wors reports his son, Arthur Henry, as hav- ing received a gun shot wound in the thigh and wrist. He was with the 116th Canadian Battalion. His father has two other sons in the American army and navy. September 14, 1918 HORTICULTUEE 281 Cambridge New York WORLD'S OLDEST and LARtiEST Manufacturers of ALL STYLES and SIZES of FLOWER POTS A. H. HEWS & CO., INC. Cambridge, Maa«. WASHINGTON. D. C. A cafeteria has been installed at tlie store of the American Florist Company, conducted at Fourteenth and I streets, northwest, by Misb Julia Ballenger. The new venture is doing well, and the connection of flowers and luncheon seems to be a happy one. Andrew G. Bisset, son of Peter Bis- set, of the Department of Agriculture, has been appointed a senior lieuten- ant in the Navy, and has been sta- tioned at New London, Conn. J. H. Small, Jr., has graduated from the artillery school at Louisville. Ky.. and has been commissioned a second lieu- tenant in the field artillery. He is to be stationed at Camp Jackson. Colum- bia. S. C. Lieutenant Small, who is a graduate of Cornell University, re- signed his position in the Department of Buildings and Grounds, where he was in charge of landscape \vork, and joined the Cornell squad at the Camp Meade officers' training camp. The September meeting of the Flor- ists' Club of Washington was held re- cently in the shape of a watermelon and corn feast tendered the members by Edward S. Schmidt. It has been Mr. Schmid's custom for many years to tender the florists a crab feast, but owing to the shortage of the most necessary ingredient — the succulent Crab — the banquet this year consist- ed of hot corn and watermelons. A immber of other good things were provided, among them music by the Kallipolis Grotto band of thirty pieces, and motion pictures furnished by Sidney B. Lust of the Super-Films Attractions Company, Inc. Congress- man Johnson, of Washington, spoke upon Washington and had a number of good stories to tell about the host of the evening. Sergeant Groom, of Camp Meigs, described the landscape work which had so changed the bar- ren grounds which formed the site of the camp, and Frank W. Bolgiano de- livered an instructive and entertain- ing little talk on the qualities of suc- cess. CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY Advertisements in this Department, Ten Cents a Line, Net BULBS C KEUR & SONS. HILLEGOM. HoIlaDd. bulbs of all descriptions. Write for prices. NEW YORK BRANCH. 8-10 Bridge St. CARNATION STAPLES Split carnations quickly, easily and cheaply mended. Pillsbury's Carnation Staple. 1000 for .'iSc. ; 3000 for $1.00 post- paid. I. L. PILLSBURY. Galesburg, 111. DAHLIAS Peony Dablia Mrs. Frederick Grinnell. Stock For Sale. JOHN P. ROONET, New Bedford, Mass. New Paeony Dablia — John Wanamaker. Newest. Handsomest, Best. Now color, new form and new babit of growth. Big stock of best cut-flower varieties. Send list of wants to PEACOCK DAHLIA FARMS. Berlin, N. J. Orders booked at any time for Fall or Spring delivery. Wholesale and Retail. Send for Catalog. NORTHBORO DAHLIA & GLADIOLUS GARDENS, J. L. Moore, Prop.. Northboro. Mass. GL.*DIOLrS In all the Litest improved sorts, tor fore- ins; and Liter outdoor planting; apply for detail to A. ROLKFR & SONS, 51 Barclay St.. New York. GLASS Greenhouse glass, lowest prices. JOHN- STON GLASS CO.. Hartford City. Ind. GOLD FISH Gold flsb, aquarium plants, snails, cas- tles, globes, aquarium, fish goods, nets, etc., wholesale. FRANKLIN BARRETT. Breeder, 4815 D St., Olney. Philadelphia. Pa. Large breeding pairs for sale. Send for price list. NURSERY STOCK American Grown or Imported. Let us ap- praise your wants. A. ROLKER & SONS, 51 Barclay St.. New York City. ORCHIDS HASSALL & CO.. Orchid Growers and Raisers, Southgate, London. England. Catt- leyas and Laelio-Cattleyas our specialty. One trial order solicited. PANSY PL.4NTS PANSY PLANTS— Strong. Stocky. Thinly Sown Seedlings. "Superlj Strain." $:LOi) per 1000, $8.25 per .".000. Cash. Ready Now. The.se plants and strain will please ymi. BRILL CELERY GARDENS. Kalamazoo. Mich. THE NUT-GROWER The unique monthly publica- tion which furnishes reliable and interesting up-to-date in- formation regarding the value of pecans and other edible nuts and how to grow them for profit. Subscription, $1.00 per year Sample Copy Free THE NUT GROWER No. 2 Francis St. WAYCROSS, GA. PEONIES Peonies. The world's greatest collection. 1200 sorts. Send for list. C. BETSCHER. Canal Dover, O. KOSES ROSES. CANNAS AND SHRUBS. THE CONARD & JONES COMPANY. WEST GROVE. PA. SPHAGNUM MOSS Live Sphagnum moss, orchid peat and orchid baskets always on band. LAGER & HURRELL, Summit. N. J. VEGETABLE PLANTS CELERY PLANTS— Golden Self Blanch- ing (French Strain). Giant Pascal, also the grand new Easy Blanching, which is easy to grow, tine plants, ready for the field. $2.00 per 1000. Cash. BRILL CELERY GARDENS. Kalamazoo. Mich. VINES Flowering and Foliage Vines, choice collection. Large Specimen. Pot and Tub grown for immediate effect ; also Climbing Roses. J. H. TROY, Mount Hissarlik Nur- sery, New Rochelle, N. Y. WIRE WOKK WILLIAM E. HEILSCHERS WIRE WORKS, 264 Randolph St., Detroit, Micb. HELP WANTED WANTED-A MAN Who lias had good all-around experience in greenhouses. Must be over 45 years of age and married. Write, giving full par- ticulars. Good salary. ".M.." care HORTICtlLTtTRE. 147 Summer St.. Boston, Mass. Horticultural Books For Sale by HOBTIOULTUBE PUBLISHING CO. Cbrysanthemiun Manual. Elmer D Smith W.SO The Chrysanthemum. Herring- ton to Commerolal Carnation Culture. Dick LBO CommerolM Rose Caltar*. Holmes 1.80 Violet Culture. Galloway l.M Greenhouse Construction. Taft.. l.SO Swe*t Peas up to Date. Kerr. . . 1.80 Plant PropaKation, Greenliona* and Nursery Practice. Kalns.. 1.80 Plant PmnlnE. Kalns 1.80 Book of Garden Plans. Hamblln. Z.OO Landncape DeslKB. Hubbard 6.00 The .\rt of Outdoor Rose Grow- ins. Thomas 6.00 Thp Home Veretabie Garden. Kruhm 1.00 Vegetable Gardening. R. L. WatU l.M Parsoni on The Rose I.OO Principles of Floriculture. S. A. White l.M Foundations of American Grape Culture. Munson tJOC Plant Materials of Decoratlre Oardeninc Trelease 1.00 Arietocrata of the Garden. Wil- son 8.00 BcUley'e Cyclopedia of Horticul- ture, A Tolumei M.M •iS2, HORTICULTUEE September 14, 1918 ^°!fcsS Jmo }POiMr> Save your plants and trees. Just the thing for greenhouse and outdoor use. Destroys Mealy Bug, Brown and White Scale, Tlirips, Red Spider, Blacli and Green Fly, Mites, Ants, etc.. without injury to plants and without odor. Used according to direction, our stand- ard 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 Pets. Excellent as a wash for dogs and other animals. Relieves mange. Dilute with water 30 to 50 parts. M: Pint, 30c.: Pint, 60c.; Quart, 90c.; 14 Gallon, $1.S0; Gallon, $3.S0; S Gal- lon Can, $10.90; 10 Gallon Can. $20.00. IMrectlons on package. LEMON OIL COMPANY DMt S. 420 W. leilngtoa St. Biltinira. Ml The Recognized Standard Insecticide. A spray remedy for green, black, white fly, thrlpg and soft scale. Quart, $1.00; Gallon, $2.50. FUNCINE For mildew, rust and other blights affect- ing flowers, fruits and vegetables. Quart, $1.00; Gallon, $2.60. VERMINE For eel worms, angle worms and other worms working In the soli. Quart, $1.00; Gallon, $3.00 SOLD BY DEALERS. Aphine Manufacturing Co. MADISON. N. J. DlfHcult and rejected cases spe daily solicited. No misleading In- ducements made to secure business. Over 30 years' active prailice. Ex- perienced personal, conscientious service. Write for terms. Address SIGGERS & SIGGERS PATENT LAWYERS Box 9, National Cnlon Building Wasblngton, D. C. NIKOTEEN For Spraying APHIS PUNK For Fumigatinc Aik Your Dealer Fot It. NICOTINE MFG. Ca ST. LOUIS When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE Gold Never Loses Its Value— USE j^~ Had 70a an/ Iroable with the MARCH WIKD coaiiag tkroogh crack or crevice in the Greenhousa? ■ I Glazing Puny SEMI-LiQUID and CLASTIC Will stop the trouble. Put up in 16 pound cans ; 50 and 80 pound buckets. Hammond's Greenhouse White, A SUPERB PAINT, with 3-4 years' record to back it up. for 7t'ear and icuf and Juuii on either wood or iron < ireenhouses. it stays where you put if« In 5, 10, 15, 20. 25 or 30 Gallons. HAMMOND'S PAINT AND SLUG SHOT WORKS, Bea on, N. Y ■•• LJ CONCENTRATED PULVERIZED MANURE Pulverlxed or Shredded Cattle Manure Pnlverlzed Sheep Manure The Florists' standard of uniform high quality for over teo years. Specifv : WIZARD BRAND in your Supply House order, or write us direct tor prices and freight rates. THE PULVERIZED MANURE CO. M Onion Stoeh Tanl, rtiim»« l IMP SOAP Sure Ins^fct Killer I,s a siientiflcally prepared oonipound tliilt is lni;iil.v eiUfient for .\IjL in sect pests. siK-li as }.'reen. Iilaci;. wliite fly, tlirips, etc. Why liother witli sev- eriii sprays wlien tliis wili answei every purpose throngliout tlie yi'iir Quite liarniless to vegetation and foii age. Very econi>niieai — one gai. Iiiii' Soap Spray malies from 2.i to 40 gals, effective sniution. Directions on c'an Pt. Illc; I.\SS. The Florists Hail Association rate of in- surance from Nov. 1st, 1916 to Nov. Ist, 1917 will he twenty cents per hundred square feet of single thick glass and eight cents per hundred square feet of double thick glass. For particulars, address. JOHN G. ESLEK, Sec, Saddle River, N. J. ForGFeenhouse Glazing USE IT NOW F. 0. PIERCE CO. 12 W. BROMWHV NEW YORK Mastiea is elastic and ten.icious, admits of e.\pansion ami contraction. Putty becomes liard anil brittle. Broken glass more easily rcnWveil vvitlioiit brealiing of other glass as occurs with hard putty. Lasts longer than putty. Easy to apply. )reer's Peerless^ Glazing Points For Greenbouses Drive easy and true, because both bevels are on the same •ide. Can't twist and break the glass in ifiving. Galvan- ized and will not rust. No rights or left! The Peerless Glazing Point ie patented. Nootbers like it. Order from your deale^ or direct from us. 1000,75c. postpaid. Samples free. HENRY A. DREEE.I 714 Chestnut Street^ > Phtladelphlft. FOR GREENHOUSES Our prices can be had by mail, and it will pay you lo 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. .Tohnson, Stewart and Varick Aves.. Brooklyn, N. Y. When Writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE September 14. 1018 H 0 im C U L T U R E 38.J Dependable Greenhouse Heating Vim i;iii positivi'ly rely uii Kro srbrll liiiiN-rs ti> prDiluri' ;ui I'vcii and sti'jiiiy supply nl ln-at, iiisuriii;; tile most perfect growinjr cnnilitinns ;it all Miiips. Easily iustaUe" in in. .95 10.50 "7..-)0 ^■l-n 8 in. .75 S.25 62.50 IS. anil is the best ever Intro (luced. recn and bonnd wi h electric-wekled HENRY A. OREER, seeds. Plants. Bulbs ani Supplies. 714.716 ctiestnut St., PltJIadeipbia, Pa. GREENHOUSES -ALL KINDS ^i^HgS^^ ^N. piiifiBjiAitiiii., Put TOur Graenhouse Problems up to us •HOT BECa S^VStH Mefroj3Dhfai)Ma£crial<2 1297-1325 Flushing Ave., Biookljn. NY. Kina gi«:enhO ;i»:en . 'T USES l-ll-i"l"H^^-1^t>-i Kin nd Const r uction Co. NORTH TONAWANDA N Y. NEW YORK. 1476 Bruadua}-. BOSTON, 113 State Street. 8CBANTON, 307 Irvine Avenae. Plant Propagation, Greenhouse and Nursery Practice By M. G. KAINS We have had many inquiries from time to time tor a reliable and up-to-date bool< on plant propa- gation, but were always at a loss to find any pub- lication that we could recommend. The subject has been dealt with in fragmentary manner only in books that have come to our notice. So it is well that this new work has been issued, espec- ially as It is both comprehensive and practical, and it should meet with a ready sale among plantsmen, nurserymen and gardeners. There are nineteen chapters covering in detail topics of ger- mination and longevity of seeds, propagating by buds, layering, cuttings, grafting, etc., fruit tree stocks, scions, etc., and there are eight pages of condensed cultural instructions in tabulated form, covering annuals and perennials from seed, woody plants, evergreens, vines, bulbs and tubers, greenhouse and house plants, ferns, palms, water plants, orchids and cacti. The illustrations are numerous, comprising 213 figures and halftone plates. There are 322 pages well bound and on heavy paper, teeming with helpful information. It is a book which no cultivator can afford to do without. It is worth many times its price. Copies can be supplied from the office of HORTICULr TURE at publisher's price, $1.50. HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 147 Summer St., Boston, Mass. Principles and Practice of Pruning By M. G. RAINS Lecturer on Horticulture. Columbia University Few practices In the banI.TCBE PUBLISHING CO. 147 BoBUBer St., Boston, K&... •2S-i HORTICULTURE ,^ September 14, I'JIS The tribute of John T. Allan to Davey Tree Surgery Mr. .10 HIV r. ALLAN ^iiprr'ntffiiflntf. fhr .hthii R. Ih-i'.rrl Estitle. Neirpnri. J\. I. The Davey Tree Expert Co.. Ine., Kent, Ohio Your work on the John R. Drexel estate at Newport is the best I have ever seen done. One month after the trees were treated, the wounds conimeneed to heal and the trees leaved out splendidly. Yoij^rs very truly. John T.Allan. The saving of priceless trees is a matter of Hrst importance on every estate. Da vey Tree Surgery is a fultilhnent of the maximum expectations of those who love and value trees. A careful examination of your trees will be made by appointment. tup: DAVF.V thee expert CO., inc. 2009 Elm Street, Kent, Ohio Hriitn-h ()Jfiirs, inifli ti'li'phonf rotnirrtions : J.Jo Fifth Are., ymr Vnrk : •2017 Land Tills Uhlg.. I'liiladfJphia ; 450 McCormick Bldg. , Chicago. Write nearest office. DAVEY TREE SURGEONS Permanent represenhitives located at lioston, Newport, Lenox, Ilartlord, Stamford, Alt>any, Poiif;hl2 Laufrauchitere West, Montreal. Kvvru rt'iti liitvi'tf Tf^-c i^ui-yvun is in llic ttntJtoti ttf The Davi't/ Ti-ff KxjH'rt Co.. Inc. .and the pithhr (.s cautioned against thoac fal&tly representing thcntselves. JOHN DAVEY Father of Tree Surtjcry HORTICULTURE Vol. XXVIII SEPTEMBER 21, 191 8 No. General View of Floral Exhibition at New York State Fair Published Every Saturday at 147 Summer Street, Boston, Mass. Subscription $1.00 286 HOETICULTUEE September 21, 1918 FLOWER SEED CYCLAilEN SKKD Distinctive Giant Strain^ ^^^ l.uke..f Connaught. Crimscm *1.25 $10.0(1 Excelsior, White with ««! ^ ^^ ^^^^^ ,;SifloraXiba:wi,,ie::;:: i:| moo Princess of Wales T.nk ... 1.-5 lO-On Salmon tlueen, Salmon 1 ini.- 1 -* l-"" St. George, Delicate balmou. („liagp marWed l-5« 1--^'^ Mixed Colors l"" j"" ASI'ARAGl'S PLIMOSUS NANUS (ireenliouse Grown Seed UHM) Seeds .. $3.00 10.000 Seeds. .$25.00 ',»";!; Seeds. . . 13.-5 2.5,000 Seeds 56.2. \l9o all other seasonahle Seeds, ' Bullis, riauU and Supplies. Send for our Wholesale Price List, if joii haven't a copy. HENRY F. MIGHELL GO. ,',8 Market St. PHILADELPHIA, PA. Lilium Candidum Amaryllis, Callas Cold Storage Lilies Write a$ for price AMERIGAN BULB GO. 11« W. W»bMh An. OHIOAOO, IM-. ROMAN J. IRV^/ir.* 106 West 28th St., NEW YORK (HOICE FLORISTS' FLOWER SEEDS Asparagus Plumosus Nanus-1000 seeds, $3.60; 6000 Seeds, $15.00. Asparagus Sprengeri-lWO Seeds, $1.00. Salvia BonBre— Vs oi., 50c.; 1 oz.. $2.00. Salvia Zurich— Vs oz., 75c.; 1 oz., $400. Stocks Beauty of Nice, 757.. Double Flowers —Shell Fink, Bright Pink, Purple. White — Tr. Fkt., $1.00; Vt oi., $2.00; 1 oi., $5.00. Snapdragon, Petunias, Verbenas, etc. SEND FOR CATALOGUE^ Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA BLUE LIST OF WHOLESALE PRICES MAILED ONLY TO THOSE WHO PLANT FOR PROFIT Cyclamen Seed- Giant Strain Salmon King, White, Bright Pink, Bright Red, Delicate Pink, $9.00 per 1000. Supberb Red and Delicate Salmon (Prize Medal Wimiers), $17..^iO per 1000. S. S. SKIDELSKY & CO. 1004 Lincoln Bldg.. PHILADELPHIA, FA. "lURHETT BROTHERS^ Importers and Growers of SEEDS, BULBS, PLANTS, &c. 98 Chambers Street, New Ywk Let Ui Quote You on CALLA ELLIOTTIANA IRIS, LILIUMS, PAEONIES, ETC. For Fall Delivery JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, Inc. Flowerfield, L. I., N.Y. COCOS WEDDELLIUNA FINE PLANTS 2i in $12.00 per 100 3 in 18.00 per 100 PANDANUS VEITCHII 5 in $ 9.00 per doz. 6 in 15.00 per doz. 8 in 30.00 per doz. R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO. 6 South RAarket Street, BOSTON, MASS. L-EOIMAFRD'S SEEDS and SEED SE RVICE FOR SALE BY LEONARD SEED COMPANY, Chicago, III. CHARLES H. VICK GEORGE B. HART PRIMULA MALACOIDES (Towendsi) IMPROVED TYPE Transplanted Seedlings $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000 HART&VICK,lnc. 55 Stoae St , Rochester, N. Y. FREESIA PURITY New Crop Now on Hanil. NEW CROP PERENNIAL FLOWER SEEDS JOSEPH BRECK & SONS' CORP. 47-54 North Market St., Boston, Maes. KELWAY 8 SON SPECIALIZE IN SEEDS (personally selected strains) WHOLESALE ONLY Write (or Special Prices, Spot or Forward Only Address, LANGPORT, Eng. GARDEN SEED UEET, CARKOT. PARSNIP, RADISH and GARDEN PEA SEED in v.iriety ; also other items of the short crop of this past season as well as a full line of Garden Seeds, will lie quoted you upon application to S. D. WOODRUFF & SONS 82 Der 9t„ NEW YORK and ORANGE. CONN W. E. MARSHALL & CO. SEEDS, PLANTS AND BULBS Horticultural Sundries 166 W. 23rd St.. NEW YORK J. BDLGIANO & SON Careful Seed Growers and Seed Distribu- tors for One Hundred Years WRITE FOR DOR 1918 SPECIAL CATALOGUE To Market Gardeners and Florist* Pratt and Light Su., BALTIMORE. MD. September 21, 1918 HORTICULTURE 287 IM \\'liiio we have a splendid lot of Geraniums on hand we tliony:ht \VG would change the heading of our Advertisement and call vour attention to our large stock of Boston and Scottii Fern in 5-in. pots at ?S.OO per doz., 5:20.00 per 100; J ill. JlfiOO per 100. Then we have some good Kentia Belmoriana. G-in. size at $1.00 eaih : 5-in.. $0.75 each. Good value lor the money. Kerns and Palms shipped without the pots therefore at sec- ond class rate. S.4LVI.4 SPLENDEXS, HELIOTROPE, COLEUS, BE- GONIAS, VERXOX, H.\RDY ENGLISH IVY, AND ^iW.\I^SOX.\. 3-in. $3.00 per 100. 'J-in. $-3.00 per 100 RRILLIANCY COLEUS, !>ometinieg caUed Christmas Gem 2-in. $3.00 per 100, 3-iil. $4.00 per 100 Send for Cntalogue Cash with Orders WHITE MtRSH. MtRVLANO R. ViiaENT, JR., & SONS CO., What Is That Plant? A dllBcnIt que.tlon to an.wer uanally unless flowers are present, because the ordinary Manuals make use of flower and fruit characters. It may be answered easily for over 1000 trees and shrubs, incladlng those most commonly planted In the eastern States and In northern Europe, from foliage only, by aid of the 200-page book, "Plant Ma- terials of Decorative Gardening," by William Trelease, convenient for band- ling and of a size to flt the pocket, which may be had of the HORTICDL- TUBE PUBLISHING CO., for »1.0»- postpald. VIBURNUM PLICATUM Also Berberis Thnnbergii, Hydrangea Panicalata, Weigela, Splreas, etc. Ask for complete list of 0.\K BB.\ND SHRUBS. Ther«ONAJU) & jTE"! WEST GROVE V/JONESCO. 1^1 PENN.U.SJk. tckmt tji; Pra>. AntoliK Winluc, Tloe-Prn. }Ve mre s-mbscrib/rs t» tkt Nursery fn^n s Fund ftr Market Development ind (amb^i For staklnv lilies and other flowers, Be^dy for immediate stiipment from our warehouse, Bonnd Broolc, N. J. S/e feet. Natural ft.00 per bale 1000 6/6 " " u.M " iOOO 8 " " U.M " 1000 5 Oreen 1».00 " 10«0 « " " lt.O« " tooo RALPH ML WARD & CO., The Lily House, 25 Murray St., New York, N. Y. .•'/■■ Ula.f^^ ->>w"^-. X^ - FROM COLD STORAGE LIL. GIGANTEUM, 7-9. LILY OF THE VALLEY ^est Quality ^A^RI'TK F-OF3 FSRI^KS CH AS. SCHWAKE & CO., 90-92 W. Broadway, New York D V Page Albany Cut Flower Ex. ...302 Allen, J. K 30;! American Bulb Co 286 Anderson. S. A.. 299 Aphine Mfg. Co.. 307 Atteaux & Co., F. E 307 Barrows, H. H..295 Bayersdorfer, H. Co 302 Hay State Nur- series 2SS Bohhink & At- kins 293 Bolgiano & Son.. 280 Boston Floral Supply Co 300 Breek. .1. &. Siins.2Sfi Breitnieyers. J. Sons 298 Budlong. J. A.... 300 Bunyard, A. T...29S Burnett Bros 2Sfi Burpee, W. A & Co 2Se I Carter's Tested Seeds, Inc 297 Champion & Co., .T. N 299 Page Child s, John Lewis 286 Clarke. D. Sons.. 298 Cooke. Geo. H...29S Conard & .Joaes Co 287 Cowee, W. J 392 Cottage Gardens Nurseries 288 Dards 298 Dreer. H. A.. .■'.07-308 Dunlop, John H.299 Dysart, E 300 Edwards Folding Box Co 300 Esler, J. a 307 Eyres 299 Farquhar. li. & J. Co 286 Ford, M. C .302 Ford. W. I' 302 Fronient. II. i:..302 Galvin, Tlins. F.299 Gasser Co.. J. M.299 Graham A.- Son, A 299 Gude Bros. To.. 298 Page Hail Agsociation.307 Hammond's Paint & Slug Shot Works 307 Hart, Geo. B 300 Hart & Vick 286 Hentz & Nash... 303 Hews & Co., A. H 306 Hill Co., E. G...300 Hill, D. Nursery Co 288 Holland Nur- series 295 Holm & Olson... 299 Horticultural Cat- alog 295 Hotel Cumber- land 305 Irwin, R. J 286 Johnston Bros... 298 Kasting. W. F. Co 300 Keller Sons. J. B.299 Kelway & Son.. 286 Kervan Co 302 King Construc- tion Co 308 Knoble Bros 299 Kottmiller 298 Page Kroeschell Bro8..30S Kuebler, W. H..302 Lange, H. F. A. .299 Lemon Oil Co... 307 Leonard Seed Co.2S6 Liggit, C. U 288 Mackie, Wm 302 Macnair 299 McConnell, Alex. 298 McHutchison & Co 288-297 Marshall, W. E. & Co 280 Meehan, Chas. E.300 Metropolitan Ma- terial Co 308 Miehell, H. F. Co.286 M i c h i gan Cut Flower Ex 300 Murray, Samuel. 298 Nicotine Mfg. Co.307 Niessen, Leo Co. 300 Nut Grower 306 Ouwerkerk, P....2S)5 Palmer, W. J. & Son 299 Park Floral Co.. 299 Parshelskv Bros. 308 Penn the Florist. 29S I S El R Page Pennoek, S. S. Co 301 Pierce Co., F. O.307 Pierson, A. N...28S Pierson, F. K...288 Pulverized Ma- nure Co 307 Randalls Flower Shop 299 Reed & Keller. . .302 Reidel & Meyer. 302 Reid, Bdw 300 Robinson, Henry M. Co 302 Robinson, H. M. & Co 300 Roehrs, J. Co 288 Roland, Thomas. 299 Rosery, The 298 Schling, Max 298 Schwake, Chas. Co 287 Sekenger, Adam. 298 Sheridan, W. F..302 Siebrecht, Geo. C.302 Siggers & Sig-' gers 307 Skidelsky, S. S. & Co 280 Smith, Elmer D. & Co 295 Page Smith, P. J 302 Smith, W. & T. Nursery Co 295 Smith & Fetters. '299 Smyth, Wm. J.. 299 Stimpson, H. P.. 305 Stumpp, G. E. M.298 Stumpp & Walter Co 297 Thorburn. J. M. & Co 297 Totty, Chas. H..295 United Cut Flow- er Co 302 Vincent, R., Jr., & Sons Co 287 Wants, For Sale, etc 30C Warburton 299 Ward, R. M. & Co 2sr Weber, F. C 299 Woodruff, S. D. & Sons 280 Young, A. L 302 Young, John 302 Young & Nugent,298 Zeeh & Mann 300 BOOM YOUR BUSINESS by advertising your goods in the Horiticiiiltiuire Publicity among the kind of readers reached by this paper is THE SORT OF PUBLI- CITY THAT PAYS. 288 HOETICULTURE September 21, 1918 Juliu! RoeHrs Oorrfc|3ariy P I- A IM TS IVI E IM Orchids, Conservatory Plant*, Novelties, Begonias, Garden Perennials Finest Stock in America for Trade or Private Requirements RUTHERFORD. NEW JERSEY NEW CROP PALM SEEDS just arrived Kentia Belmoreana and Areca Lutescens WRITE FOR PRICES. STATING QUANTITY REQUIRED McHUTCHISON & CO., 95 Chambers St., New York IF in need of RELLABLE NURSERY STOCK thftt U well grown, well dug and well packed Send to the BAY STATE NURSERIES WhoU,alm and RetaU NORTH ABU^JCTCIW, MA6fi. A.N. Pm-smi, biG. CJtOMWBLU CONN. Bedding Plants and Roses FIFLD GROWN CARNATICN PLANTS All tlie standard varieties and of the best quality. Get our price list, and save money. CS. \J. L.l<5<5|-r AVholesale Plantsman 326 Bulletin BIdg., PHILADELPHIA RIM Extra Strong, Heavy Plants, Well Fin- ished, for Immediate Delivery Neplirolepis cleKantissinia, elegantissima <'nniparta and Smitliii, '2Vi-\n(:h pots, $8.00 lior 100. Neplirolepis elegantissima Conipacta. Mas- cosa and Sinitllii, SVa-incU pots, 35c. each. Nephrolepis elegantissima and elegantissima Conipacta, B-inch, 75c. each; 8-lnch, $1.50 each ; 10-iach. $3.00 each ; 12-inch, $5.00 each. Nephrolepis Harrisii, 8-inch. $1.50 each. Nephrolepis Muscosa and Smitliii, 5-inch, T.^c. eacli. N'ephrolepis Muscosa and Smitliii, 6-lnch, .fl.oo eaili. Nephrolepis Dwarf Boston, 3^-inch, 25c. e.icli. Nephrolepis e.lch. Nephrolepis each. Dwarf Boston, (i-inch, 50c. Dwarf Boston, 8-inch. $1.00 ^a rryt^^*^l-», (O IM I. Y. SpeciafiilB in Specimen Stock for Landscape Work Hardy Rbedodendrons, Azaleas, Boxwood*. HoUles and a Complete Line of Conlferona Evergreens. WRITE FOR PRICES Cottage Gardens Nnncnei, lac EUREKA CALIFORNIA HILL'S EVERGREENS BEST FOR OVER HALF A CKNTUBY Small, medium and large sizes supplied Price list now ready THE D. HILL NtfRSEItY CO. Evergreen Specialists. lArge»t Grower* in America BOX 416, DUNDEE, ILL. Every Reader of ''Horticulture'' Needs DR. L. H. BAILEY'S BRAND NEW Standard Cyclopedia of six large qnarto volnmes. More than S,600 paces. M foil pace exqnislte color plates. B6 beaatlfnl foil page balftenes. Here than 4,000 text engravings. BOO OoUaborators, Approximately 4,000 genera, 20,000 species and 40,000 plant names THE New Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture has been freshly written In the light of the most recent research and experience. It Is the fullest, the newest, the most authoritative of all works of its kind and constitutes the most conscientious attempt that has ever been made to compress the whole story of our horticultural thought, learning and achievement Into one set of books. It is both an Encyclopedia and a Manual. A Few of the Many important New Features Key to Identification of PlanU ■'^^^'.IWttTn^n.rTl plant. The name thus found la quickly referred to under Its alphabetical location, where full Ictormatlon will bo toand In regard to It. Synopsis of Plant Kins aom This u one of the most im- k>yuv|.«u u> • luui. mxiufiuuiu p^ftant features of the new edition. It constitutes a general running account of the classes, orders, and groups of plants, with a brief sketch or character- ization of 215 of the leading families comprising those that yield practically all the cultivated plants. These family de- scriptions give the botanical characters; the number of genera and species and the ranges ; a list of the Important genera ; brief statements In regard to the useful plants; and diagram- matic Illustrations. Ulnttrations There are 24 colored plates; 96 full page half- tones; and more than 4,000 engravings wblcb serve as guides In the text. The Glossary "^^^^ '^ ^^ ''I'Bly*'^ <>' ^^I' technical terms that ' are used In the work and In similar works. It comprises botanical and horticultural terms with brief defi- nitions. Translation and Pronunciation of Latin Names '° ^<'': ume I is inserted a list of between 2,000 and 3,000 Latin words used as species — names of plants, giving the English equivalent or translation and the pronunciation. Class Articles ^Pecl^l effort has been made to secure the best cultural advices for the plants requiring peculiar or particular handling. Here are some of the titles of these articles: Ants; Autumn Gardening; Bedding; Dis- eases; Drainage; Floral Designs; Formal Gardening; Hotbeds and Coldf rames : Insects; Landscape Gardening; Lawn Plant- ing; Orchards; Rock Gardening; Subtropical Gardening; Tools and Implements; Village Improvements; Window Boxes, etc. General Index "^^^ ^°'' volume contains a complete Index to the entire work, enabling ., the reader to locate volume and page of any sub- Ji." «''%.t* ^°\>»* decorated bnckram* will be delivered to yon for only $3 down and $3 a month for 11 months, until the fall auonnt <3)^ ^%*' of SS8 has been paid. Cash price SU. Further Particulars Sent On Request HORTICULTURE, 147 Summer St., .<>\ » ««!o<<^ f<^'^" v'v'Xv^ BOSTON, MASS. ^? , ^<^^ ^" 4t^t^>V -^ September 2J. 1918 HOKTICULTURE 28D SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS NATIONAL PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN. It is pleasing to note that our Wash- ington representative, W. F. Gude, has, as the result ot a personal interview with General Crowder, been able to set at rest the widely circulated rumor that the florists' business was to be classed as non-essential, and, further, to convey to us the assurance of the General that there has been no idea of so classing it. This assurance carries with it the endorsement of our own views, and the views of all right-minded people, that the products of the florist are most essential in these times of gloom and unrest. But the general public, somehow, has absorbed the idea that flowers are, or ought to be tabooed, and we are al- most daily called upon to contravert this idea expressed in some form or other. How are the florists to disabuse the public mind ot this idea, which is to a very considerable extent undermin- ing their business? Individually our craftsmen can do practically nothing. Collectively they can do. and are do- ing, a lot. Every contributor to our Publicity Campaign Ftind is helping in an or- ganized effort to educate the public mind to the fact that flowers are even more of a necessity in times of war than in times of peace — there are more uses for them. The great, good-natured American public is quick to absorb ideas built upon sentiment provided such ideas are presented in the right way. Our committees have realized this, and, consequently, have met with success in the publicity work which they have accomplished since the beginning of the year, work made possible by the liberal contributions of men in the trade whose broad-mindedness has taken them out of their own surround- ings and enabled them to see things as they are. These men are staunch supporters of our Publicity Campaign, their subscriptions for the major part extending over a period of four years — and many have duplicated and trip- licated their subscriptions as they have noticed the excellent results. It is scarcely credible that with the good results of our work before the trade there can yet remain so many florists who can solace themselves with what they, perhaps, like to term "rea- sonable doubt," and withhold their support from this work in consequence. And what a little they are asked to do! Ten cents a day, even, set apart for this fund would make a yearly sub- scription of no mean order. Very many subscribe less, and their con- tributions are greatly esteemed by the committees. We are in immediate need of about $6,000 to complete our $50,000 fund for this year. The com- mittees have gone as far as it was pos- sible to go with the funds at their dis- posal, but it is urgently necessary that they go this little bit further. No matter where you are located Mr. Nonsubscriber, your business is helped. There is nothing local about this move- ment— it is national in every sense of the word. Helping this work is help- ing yourself. If you doubt it, write this office and we will cheerfully ex- plain. John Yorxo, Secy. 1170 Broadway, New York. WHAT IS ADVERTISING? Advertising is the power of an idea multiplied. But how multiplied? By its continued use it becomes a force more or less unconscious yet at the same time growing in its pur- pose so that when the article or ma- terial you desire is needed, the manu- facturer or dealer's name who handles or makes the object comes to you in- stantly. When you can create this thought in the public mind you are advertising in the true sense and also getting proper results from the efforts made. Publicity and Advertising go hand in hand and therefore the Advertiser who thinks in terms of Publicity en- ters into a channel of broad business thoughts, as without advertising your business is merely moving with the tide, but in these days of strenu- ous efforts we must move faster if we expect to keep up with the new stride now necessary to assist in doing our share so that the returns to the U. S. Revenue coffers will put the florists' business on the level to which it is justly entitled. To these progressive florists who pause and reflect before entering into an advertising campaign whether it be large or small, I say, go to it now stronger than ever regardless of the thought of not being able to get flowers enough to sell. If you can create the demand for flowers you will find material to sell. Be progressive and optimistic in your thoughts and actions and the rest comes easy. Also in these days of strife we must learn the new cur- riculum and use instead of the three R's, as in the days of old, the three C's; cool, calm and collected, and be- ing in this "mood and using the mod- ern weapon "Advertising" to help your business, flowers ought to be in great- er demand than ever, providing you stick to it. Make up your mind this season to try it out and stick to it persistently and success will crown your efforts. By using our slogan "Say it With Flowers" whenever and wherever pos- sible on all advertising of every char- acter whether stationery, newspaper or otherwise, the accumulativeness will bring you the desired effect. Hexky Penn, Chairman National Publicity Cam- paign. WHITE PINE BLISTER RUST UN- DER CONTROL. In 6S of the 71 localities where out- breaks of the white pine blister rust have been located during the past six years the disease has been completely eradicated through the efforts of the United States Department of Agricul- ture cooperating with State authori- ties. In the three remaining localities eradication is going on. So far this season the disease has appeared in only one of the localities where it has been previously eradicated. The blis- ter rust has not been found in states south of Pennsylvania and the Ohio River or west of the Mississippi River, except Minnesota, Iowa and South Da- kota. Hundreds of shipments of both pine and currants from infected re- gions have been made into these states, however, and it is possible that outbreaks may occur. Federal author- ities are making a diligent search to locate any such infections and are pre- pared to stamp the disease out as soon as it appears. 290 HORTICULTURE September 21, 191S horticulture: VOL XXVllI SEPTEMBER 21, 1918 NO. 12 PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 1^7 Swicnmer Street. Boston, Ma»«. WM. J. STEWART, Editor Mid Mansger Telephone. Beach 292 8CBSCBIPTION RATES: One Tear, in adrance, $1.00; To Foreign Countries, (2.00; To Canada, flJM). Entered ag eecond-clasB matter December 8, 1904, at the Post Office at Boston. Mass., under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. coFmatTs Page COVER ILLUSTRATION— General View of Floral ex- hibition at New York State Fair SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS — National Pub- licity Campaign— What is Advertising? 289 NEW YORK STATE FAIR— Illustrated 292-293 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES— Chicago Florists Organize for Liberty Loan Drive 293 American Dahlia Society, R. Vincent, Jr.. portrait — Westchester and Fairfield Horticultural Society— St. Louis Florist Club— Rhode Island Horticultural Society — New York Federation of Horticultural Societies and Floral Club — Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston — Nassau County Horticultural Society 294-296 OF INTEREST TO RETAIL FLORISTS: Floral Telegraph Delivery Association — F. T. D. Con- vention Notes 293 Flowers by Telegraph 299 SEED TRADE — Extravagant Claims for Gourds Ad- vertised as Valuable Beans 297 FLOWER MARKET REPORTS: Boston, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Philadelphia, Roch- ester, St. Louis • 301 WINTER EFFECT IN THE BROOKLYN BOTANICAL GARDEN— A' or»! an Taylor 304 OBITUARY— Frank S. Fisher — Thomas N. Griswold — John W. Gibson 305 LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS: Rochester, Pittsburgh, St. Louis. Cincinnati, Boston 305-306 MISCELLANEOUS: The Cattleya Fly 291 Golden Ophelia 291 Visit to Gypsy Moth Laboratory 291 Mr. and Mrs. B. Hammond Tracy, portraits 296 Perilous War Finance 296 Patents Granted 303 News Notes 296 Nasturtium Wilt 297 Proposed National Reservation in Georgia 297 Publications Received 297 War Time Banquets 303 Visitors' Register 303 Sale of a Noted Establishment 305 Greenhouses Building or Contemplated 305 Catalogues Received 305 We feel like registering' a well-meaning The dahlia protest in respect to the conrse which dahlia development seems to follow of late, judging from what has heen .shown in the exhihi- tions in the last j'ear or two. The tendency to over- exploit the so-called peony-flowered and decorative classes is very evident. Raggedness and lack of sym- metry in a flower are seemingly regarded as chief "qualities'" for these modern classes and. consequently. a lot of stuff is luit forward that, as it seems to us. should have gone to the rubbish heap. We do not wish to be understood as casting disfavor on the peony and decorative types of dahlia or comparing these types to their disadvantage with the old formal super symmetri- cal standards. On the contrary, we have a very de-, cided partiality to the boldness and artistic "abandon" of the now popular classes over the old-time favorites, of which Glenny, eighty years ago, said, "The bloom should be perfectly circular and between half and two- thirds of a ball, the petals should be regularly laid and alternate, like the scales of a fish; the petals should be so true as to form circles to the centre and the cir- cle formed by the ends of the petals should become n'arrower as they approach the centre," etc., etc. But Glenny laid down other rules, some of which the dahlia raisers of the present day might profitably heed. Coarse- ness, distortion, dull washy colors, flimsiness of petal, weakness or tendency to crookedness in the stem — all these defects are far too common in some of the col- lections one sees nowadays. Mere bigness seems to have usurped refinement in the estimate of essential qualities in a dahlia. _ J • ^ ,1. The Federal Horticul- Proposed import regulations . , t. t i • ^ J ^ , . tuial Board has lUst fl on nursery stock, seeds, , , ,, -,'',, 1 , . J u lu issued a letter dated * plants and bulbs . , „.,, .,„,„ August 29th, 1918, in which it says, in part, as follows: "The experts of this department have given careful consideration to the restrictions which should be placed on the importation of nursery stock, plants, and seeds into the United States as a result of the hearing of May 28, 1918. It is proposed to make these restrictions effective on and after June 1, 1919. The proposed quarantine will exclude all plants and plant products for propagation from all foreign countries, except as provided for in the regu- ' lations issued under the quarantine. For your informa- tion, and for any suggestions which you may care to make, I am sending you a copy of the tentative regulations gov- erning the importation of such nursery stock, plants and into the United States. In the provisional recommenda- tions of the Bureau of Plant Industry, submitted as a ten- tative program of action in connection with the notice of hearing, it was provided that some four groups of plants, normally imported with earth about the roots, should be prohibited entry at future dates, in the case of three of these groups beginning July 1, 1919. The regulations as now drafted eliminate these groups altogether. Except as to the group (Azaleas, etc.), for which a longer period was suggested, this is not a wide variation from the tenta- tive program, inasmuch as the regulations now proposed do not go into effect until June 1, 1919. Furthermore, un- der existing war conditions and the action of the War . Trade Board, importations of plants of all of these groups ] will be greatly limited if not stopped for the period of the duration of the war. Regulation 2 provides for the unrestricted entry of two groups of plants, namely (1) fruits, vegetables, ce- reals, and other plant products imported for food purposes, and (2) field, vegetable and flower seeds. Regulation 3 provides, under compliance with the conditions of the subsequent regulations, for the importa- tion of five groups of plants as follows: (1) Lily bulbs, lily of the valley, narcissus, hyacinths, tulips, and crocus, free from balls of soil or earth. (2) FYuit stocks, seedlings, cuttings, scions, and buds of fruits for reproduction purposes. (3) Rose stocks for reproduction purposes, including Manetti, Multiflora, Brier Rose, and Rosa Rugosa. (4) Nuts, including palm seeds, for oil or reproduc- duction purposes. (5) Seeds of fruit, forest, ornamental, and shade trees, seeds of deciduous and evergreen orna- mental shrubs, and seeds of hardy perennial plants. These groups of plants and seeds under regulations 2 and 3 include the plants and seeds which were repre- sented as essential to the floriculture and horticulture or September 21, 191S HORTICULTURE 291 this country, namely, the Held, vegetable and flower seeds, and fruit stock, cuttings, scions, etc., and rose stocks for reproduction purposes." After referring to regulations prescribing condition? of entry, the letter continues : "The board will be glad to have your association give careful consideration to these regulations and, if it seems desirable, a conference can be arranged for a discussion of these regulations. It is the wish of the board to meet any reasonable objections which can be presented, and which will not involve a material increase of risk of en- try of new plant pests. The quarantine will provide for the importation, through the agency of the U. S. Department of Agricul- ture, of plants and seeds for experimental or scientific pur- poses, and by this means it will be possible to import novelties or other plants and seeds for which special need can be shown. This does not mean, however, that the de- partment will undertake commercial Importations for pri- vate firms." The adoption of the proposed restrictions to take effect ne.xt June cannot fail to affect very seriously the majority of the florists and nurserymen in the United States and it is to be hoped that the Board will recon- sider and modify several of the proposed restrictions. It is proposed to admit rose stocks, but the material with whicli to work these stocks is excluded. We do not see that there is really any greater danger in admitting budded and grafted roses than in admitting the rose stocks and we trust that these, too, may be admitted or, at least, the date of their exclusion postponed to say, one year after the ending of the war. Nearly all the popular hybrid tea and perpetual roses are of European origin. There is of most of them comparatively little, and of some, no stock in this country. Horticulture feels that some provision should be made to enable the trade to import them. The exclusion after June 1st, 1!)19, of many plants with earth at their roots will also prove a great hardship to both nurserymen and florists. The proposed time limit in view of present conditions in Europe, is too short to permit the trade here to secure even sufficient stock for purposes of propagation. It was suggested at the hearing of May 28th, 1918, that it would be better for the government to send inspectors to Europe to examine such stock there rather than to deprive florists and nurserymen at once of what to them is virtually raw material, the product of which in nor- mal time runs in millions of dollars. Horticulture feels that this suggestion should receive further consid- eration. Horticulture is quite in accord with the policy of bringing about the production of our supplies in this country as far as possible and has consistently advocated such policy which, however, should be applied gradually. The drastic action now proposed if carried out will result in great hardship tc many and to others ruin. THE CATTLEYA FLY Some varieties of Cattleyas are more susceptible to attacks of the Isosoma than are others. We have found that Cattleya mosslae and Cat- tleya gaskeliana have very few in- juries, while Cattleya labiata, Cattleya percivaliana, Cattleya gigas, and Cat- tleya trianae are badly affected. The most recent recommendation for control is that made by the Mis- souri Botanical Garden. The advice is to fumigate imported orchids upon arrival with hydrocyanic acid gas. The fumigation is to be repeated once a week until the pseudo-bulbs are well developed. The recommendation in- cludes daily examination for char- acteristic swellings in young growths indicating the presence of the larvae. These are to be cut off and burned without hesitation. Thurgood claims to have entirely ex- terminated the Cattleya fly from a bad- ly infested house of orchids by fumi- gation twice a week for 5 months with Richard's XL. All Vaporizer. He says the fumigations caused absolutely no injury to the plants, and that the fly was easily killed. He fails to state, however, the strength of fumigations. Collinge states that nicotine fumi- gants are unsatisfactory and recom- mends hydrocyanic acid gas. Nichol- son says orchids should never be sub- jected to fumigation as it undoubt- edly causes injury at times. L. H. Bailey advises fumigating three times a week in the early spring. O'Brien's advice is "fumigation, with some safe preparation to kill the fly." He makes no mention of any "preparation'' that is safe, the strength at which it should be used, or when and how often it should be applied. The method of control most univers- ally advised by writers is that of cut- ting out and destroying abnormally swollen or pointed parts of the plants. Considering the lack of knowledge shown in literature of the life history of the Cattleya fly, this seems to be the most feasible method of control, although it is very severe on the plant. Fack has suggested the use of a strong tobacco decoction, or some sol- uble oil, for injection into infested pseudo-bulbs. He is confident that either substance will kill the insect if it is reached. Control measures for the Cattleya fly may be classed under four heads: (1) fumigation; (2) spraying; (3) injection of insecticide into infested portion; (4) destruction of infested parts. Fumigation can be used to attack only the adult since the other stages of the insect are protected by the epidermis of the plant. — New Jersey Exper. Sta. Bulletin. GOLDEN OPHELIA. A gold medal was awarded to B. Cant & Sons by the National Rose Society on July 4 at Regent's Park for the new rose Golden Ophelia, said to be an attractive light yellow. This, we presume, is another sport for the original Ophelia, of which we have already several fine sports. VISIT TO GYPSY MOTH LABORA- TORY About 125 members of the Massa- chusetts Tree 'Wardens and Forestry Association and interested visitors from New York, Rhode Island, Con- necticut, Vermont, Maine, and Canada recently inspected the experimental work in controlling the gipsy moth and the brown tail moth, which is being carried on at the Gipsy Moth Laboratory, at Melrose Highlands, by the Bureau of Entomology, United States Department of Agriculture. The visitors saw the methods of rear- ing and handling the different para- sites of the two insects which are being introduced from Europe and Japan. Explanations and demonstra- tions were given in connection with other Important work, such as the use of improved material for banding trees, and the result of studies which had been made on the feeding habits of the caterpillars, and preference for different kinds of tree growth. A spraying demonstration was given with the large motor-truck sprayers used by the Bureau of Entomology for spraying infested areas to prevent the spread of the gipsy moth. It is possi- ble, with the sprayer used in the de- monstration to send a solid stream of spraying material through 4.000 feet of 1%-inch hose at an elevation of 800 feet, throwing the poison 100 feet from the ground and thus reaching the tall- est trees on the highest hilltops that occur in the infested area. $;f>3 HOETICULTURE September 21, 191S NEW YORK STATE FAIR, SYRACUSE This year the exhibits were well up to the standard; in fact, the gladiolus were superior to anything that has ever been exhibited at the New York State Fair. There was lively compe- tition in the table decorations, and the honors were divided between W. J. Palmer, Buffalo; Quinlan & Sons, Syracuse; Werner Bultman, Syracuse; and William Greaver, Buffalo. Jerry Brookins, Orchard Park, N. Y., ex- hibited some very fine hybrid tea roses, conspicuous among his collec- tion were some very fine grown speci- mens of Mrs. Francis Scott Key. The classes devoted to corsage bouquets, baskets of flowers, wedding bouquets were well filled, the honors going to W. J. Palmer, Buffalo; Quinlan & Sons, Syracuse; Werner Bultman, Syracuse; and William Greaver, Buffalo, The S'ew York State Service flag, as It appears In the picture, was composed entirely of material which is handled by the florists. For groups oi plants the Garden Club of Syracuse, F. Scharoon, secre- tary, received 1st premium; 2nd, was awarded to the Syracuse Florists' As- sociation, L. J. Mulhouser, secretary; and 3rd to the Retail Florists' Club of Syracuse, L. A. Johnson, secretary. The premium for the stove and green- house plants effectively arranged to cover 150 square feet of space, was awarded to Mr. Edwards (J. Sullivan, gardener), Syracuse. The amateur section was full and the exhibits all showed skill in culture and good judg- ment in selecting material for exhibi- tion purposes. Professional Class The Grand Special Rose Premium for the best collection and display of roses comprising 500 blooms consisting of the following varieties, was awarded to F. R. Pierson, Tarrytown, N. Y.: American Beauty, Columbia, Rosa- lind, Silvia, Francis Scott Key, Mrs. Charles Russell, Double White Kil- larney. Killarney Brilliant. Sunburst, Ophelia, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Hoosier Beauty, Richmond, Radiance, Christine Miller, Mme. Cecil Brunner. The premium for the best new Hy- brid Tea Rose introduced in 1917-1918, September Morn, was awarded to Jerry Brookins, Orchard Park, N. Y. Silver medal offered by the Ameri- can Gladiolus Society for collection of gladiolus, amateur, was awarded to Madison Cooper, Calcium, N. Y. This collection consisted of the following varieties Myrtle. Lily Lehmann, Europa, Ni- agara, Schwaben, Glory of Holland, Eldorado, Wm. Watt, War, Peace, Lie- besfener Summer Beauty, Evelyn Kirt- land. Intensity. Gladiolus Professional Largest and best collection profes- sional of twenty varieties, five spikes each, John J. Prouty, Baldwinsville, N. Y., for the following varieties: Niagara, Golden King, Ida Van, At- traction, Panama, Mrs. Francis King, Baron Hulot, Hazel Harvey, Glory of Holland, White King, Loveliness, Annie Wigman, Empress of India, Princeps, Pink Perfection, Glory, Mrs. W. E. Fryer, .Mrs. Frank Pendleton America, Black Beauty. First for -six spikes, ruffled, com- prised the following varieties: Glory, Purple Glory, Orange Glory. Cinahar, White King, Mottled Beauty. First premiums were awarded to the following varieties In color classes: White, Europa; yellow, Schwaben; pink. Pink Perfection; red. War; blue. Baron Hulot. Best twelve varieties, John J. Prouty, Baldwinsville, N. Y. The col- lection comprised the following varie- ties: America, Ivory, War, Gretchen Zang, Mrs. Frank Pendleton, Peace, Pink Perfection, Mottled Beauty, Schwaben, Evelyn Kirtland, Charle- magne, Summer Beauty. Amateur. Collection of ten named varieties, amateur, Madison Cooper, Calcium, N. Y., for the following varieties: Madam Jlounet Sully, War, Peace, Loveliness, Giant White, Mrs. Dr. Nor- ton. Mrs. Watt, White Glory, Mrs. Frank Pendleton, The King. An excellent exhibit of Primulinus hybrids in colors was also staged by Madison Cooper. Dahlias. The premium varieties were staged by N. Harold Cottam & Son, Wappin- ger Falls, N. Y., and comprised the following: King of the Autumn, Weber, Rev. T. W. Jamieson, Southern Belle, Plerrott, Grace Reed, John Reding, Mme. J. Coissard, Bianca, Gracchus, Margaret Bouchon, D. M. Moore, Dr. H. H. Rusby. Sneenweitze, Snowstorm, America, Breezelawn, Princess Juli- ana, Governor Guild. Roses. The silver medal offered by the American Rose Society for the best collection and display of roses by an amateur was awarded to the Syracuse Rose Society. Their collection com- prised the following varieties of Hy- brid Perpetual, Hybrid Tea and Tea roses: E, C. d'Arenberg, Gruss an Auchen, Mad. Sig. Weber, Laurent Carle, Testout, K. Queen, Sunburst, Mrs. Charles Russell, Etoile d'France, Gen. McArthur, Paul Neyron, White Maman Cochet, Cissie Easlea, Marquis de Sinety, Mad. Ruan, Senator Moscur- and. La Tosca, Mrs. Theodore Roose- velt, Chateau du Clos Vogeot, Mollis Sherman Crawford, Mrs. A. R. Wad- dell, Lady Alice Stanley, White Kil- larney, Ophelia, Mary Countess of 111- chester, Jlrs. Aaron Ward, Gruss an Teplitz, British Queen, Mme. Ed. Her- riot. My Maryland, Florence Edith Couttevane, Hugo Roller. Laurient Carle, Lady Hillingdon, Louise Cath. Breslau, Old Gold, Hadley, Wm. R. Smith, Avoca, Mrs. W. C. Miller, Bessie Brown, Willowmere. Rayne d'Or, Mme. Jules Grolez, Jongkeer J. L. Mock, Mme. F. Kruger. Mme. C. Foscle, Crimson Queen. Queen Mary, Golden Emblem, Mrs. R. Smith, Con- stance, Hoosier Beauty. Arthur Good- win, La Tosca. Frau Karl Druschki, Harry Kirk. Prominent Features of the Show. New York State Service Flag — Sixty-two stars representing the num- ber of counties in the state. The size of the flag was 11 by 18 feet, and the flowers used In making the design were 60,000 blue Immortelles, 10,000 white Cape Flowers, 100 sq. ft. of Rus- cus for the border. The flag was designed and made by the superintendent. Professor D. Lums- den, Ithaca, N. Y. The American Flag — Six thousand asters were used in its making, the following varieties being used for the colors: For red, Rosy Red early branching type; for white. White late branching; for blue. Purple late branching. Heart of France — A large design in the shape of a heart comprised of the new red aster, 'Heart of France." These latter two features were de- signed and exhibited by James Vlck's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. Trade Exhibits. F. R. Pierson, Tarrytown, N. Y., staged a large and splendid exhibit of Nephrolepis in the following varie- ties: N. elegantissima, N. elegantissima compacta, N. muscosa, N. Smithii. N. superbissima, N. vlridissima, N. Schol- zeli, N. Teddy Jr., N. Bostonieniis compacta, N. Giatrasi, N. tuberoia compacta, N. cordata. The exhibit was in charge of J. i I September 21, 1918 HORTl CULTURE 293 Theo. Trevillian and Alfred Wood. Trade exhibits were also made by the following: John J. Prouty, Bald- winsville, X. Y., Madison Cooper, Cal- cium, N. Y., Arthur Cowee, Berlin, N. Y., James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY ASSOCIATION Say It With Floweri! Flowers delivered everywhere through the Florists' Telegraph De- livery System — and How it Is Done For instance, you have a friend who is ill in a hospital or at a home, a mother, father, sister or sweetheart who has a birthday or wedding anni- versary, or any other occasion where you desire to express your good wishes, appreciation or sentiment, and Say It With Flowers! Anywhere in the United States or Canada, all you have to do is step into a flower shop that is connected with the above-named association. The florist will immediately relay the order to one of our members in the section where the delivery has to be made, either by special delivery mail or telegraph. The F. T. D. florist on the other end will make as reliable and fine a de- livery as the man who takes your order would in his locality. The following are reasons why you will get a guaranteed delivery from all F. T. D. members: 1. Tlie tiowei's ordered may go to a very .^good friend or customer, and the F. T. D. florist making such a delivery will not send anything that would not be a credit to his .shop. ,?. He is under bonds to make the best ■delivery possible or lose bis membership, as well as his guarantee money. 3. His reputation is at stake, and that forces him to see that your order is taken best care of. 4. If the delivery made in another town was not satisfactory he would make trouble for four parties — the customer ordering the flowers, the F. T. D. florist taking the order, the recipient of the floral gift, as well as himself. The four points mentioned above are sufficient to make any F. T. D. florist be on his guard to make the best and most creditable delivery. The Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association also has connections with florists over the entire world, and can relay orders for their patrons wher- ever wanted. The first and main reason for the florist establishing this out-of-town service has not been a motive from a money-making standpoint. The main object of the F. T. D. florist Is and always has been to give the pub- lic a more efficient floral service than any other country in the world can offer in order to show that American View ix Flor.u. DeparIjiext of New Yobk State I^air. and Canadian florists are 6t all times on the lookout for the interests of their patrons. For any further information or par- ticulars, write Florists' Telegraph Delivery Asso., Albert Pochelox, Secy. Detroit, Mich. F. T. D. CONVENTION NOTES. The following letter is being sent out by H. P. Knoble to F. T. D. mem- bers and those failing to secure a copy are requested by the writer to comply with its wishes: President Gude has asked me to make an exhibit of all types of ad- vertising used by the florists of this country at the F. T. D. meeting, Octo- ber 8th and 9th, Cleveland. Will you be kind enough to collect all of the advertising material that you have been using in the past and send me a copy of each one that it is possible for you to take out of your collection. The local committee intends to use these copies in making a large display around the entire meet- ing room, as this will be one of the big features discussed at this meeting. I hope it will be possible for you to submit me at least a representative number of newspaper clippings, direct by mail literature and any other sug- gestions that you might have, know- ing these will be properly displayed in Cleveland. I wish you would make every effort to get this material to me no later than the 18th to the 25th of this month, as it will take considerable time locally to prepare it properly for display. Just remember that this is going to be a lot of work for the local fellows, and a little co-operation on your part will surely help much to make this meeting what it deserves to be. Awaiting your immediate reply with the advertising material, and your good wishes, also hoping to see you at the meeting, I am Yours very truly, H. P. Knoble. CHICAGO FLORISTS ORGANIZE FOR LIBERTY LOAN DRIVE The Chicago and Cook county Flor- ists and Allied Trades organize for the Fourth Liberty Loan. The selling forces in the coming Drive will be concentrated into two main Organizations: The business men's squadron, which will cover all lines of industries, and the Ward or District Organization, which will sell the bonds from house to house in the residential sections. Our Industry has been assigned to the "Rainbow" or Trades Division, and will be known as Division 19-B — the Florists Trade being the second most important industry in this Division. This is an excellent plan, as it will enable all Florists and Allied Trades interests, employers, as well as em- ployees to subscribe for the new bonds through our own Trade Organization. The City of Chicago and suburbs, including entire Cook county, will be divided in Districts. The Fourth Liberty Loan Campaign will be carried on under the direction of an Excutive Committee consisting of the Chairman and Vice-Chairman of our Trade, and the Captain of each District. A representative will also be appointed for each wholesale estab- lishment and Allied Trades concern. Headquarters of the trade will be established at the wholesale house of E. C. Amlins Co., 175 North Wabash Ave., Chicago. The following organization will con- duct the work in this Campaign: F. Lai'tenschlageb, Chairman, George Wienhobbeb, Vice-Chairman, Mi.'is Pederson, Secretary. H OETICULTURE September 21, 1918 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES AMERICA DAHLIA SOCIETY On Saturday and Sunday, Septem- ber 14 and 15, the dahlia, fruit and vegetable exhibition was held at Hor- ticultural Hall,' Boston. In connec- tion therewith the American Dahlia Society also held an exhibition and the combined forces resulted in quite a presentable show, which, being free, attracted a big throng of admiring vis- itors. Also in connection with the affair there was a very entertaining lecture on dahlias by Richard Vincent, Jr., of Whitemarsh, Md.. president of the American Dahlia Society. The lecture was illustrated by stereopti- con slides and was enjoyed by a large audience, of which Mr. Vincent may well feel proud. The fruit and vege- table department of the show was quite extensive and "war garden prod- ucts figured prominently. There were no money prizes offered by the Horti- cultural Society and the indifference of the customary exhibitors of other years was quite noticeable in all sec- tions. A list of the wards in the flower section follows: Awarils for Flowers. Dahlias.— Artist k- disijlav: 1st, Boston Cut Flower Co ; -d W D"Hatbawav. 12 Decorative: Ist ami ■>(!■ A M. Havden. 12 Peony-flowered : ist George L. Stillman. 12 vases Pompon : 1st J. K Alexander. 12 vases single: 1st. J K. Ale-iander. One vase Peony-flowere.l. six lilooms on long stems : 1st, George L. Stillman. „ ^ ,,,•„„ Houoralile Mention: t. Louis Ailing, display of daUIias; George L. Stillman, collection of new seedling dahlias : Ames Plow Co., collection of dahlias and gladioli ; Fottler, Fislie. Eawson Co., display ot dahlias and gladioli. First Class Certihcate of Merit :_ John Scheepers Co.. new raspberry "La France. SUver Medal: D. R. McLean, superior culture of onions: Krookline High School, Girls' War Garden, display of vegetaliles. American Dahlia Society's Prizes. Displav uf Dahlias: 1st, J. K. Alexaniler. Miehell's silver medal. Collection ot Dahlias : 1st, C. Louis Ailing. Carter s Tested Seeds prize. Display of Dahlias: 1st J. K. Alexander, silver medal; 2d, Thomas Murphv. bronze medal. Decorative Dahlia : 1st. J. E. Jones. Tresident » il- son," Vincent prize. WESTCHESTER AND FAIRFIELD HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. The monthly meeting was held in Greenwich. Conn., Sept. 13. Interest- ing letters were read from soldier members. It was decided that owing to the stringent ruling of the fuel commissioners in Greenwich it will be impossible to hold the annual fall show. It was our intention to have this exhibition for the benefit of the Red Cross. The majority of our gardeners have plenty ot coal, but they will not be allowed to use it. The judges made the following awards: Dahlias from Pres. Popp, 1st prize; Oncidium spec, from James Stuart, 2nd; delphiniums from W. Graham, 3rd; asters from J. Linane and cut flowers from H. Bulpitt, votes of thanks; vegetables from James Stuart, 1st; apples from Paul Dwenger, 2nd; celery from J. Linane, 3rd; sheafs of rye from Paul Dwenger, highly com- mended; fruit from Jas. Stuart, highly commended. Next meeting will be on Friday, October 11. Prizes will be offered for the best collections of fruit and vegetables. A social enter- tainment will be held and we expect a few prominent speakers with us that night. Jack Conhoy, Cor. Secv. R. ViNCE.NT, Jr. ST. LOUIS FLORIST CLUB. The St. Louis Florist Club held their last meeting at Weber's Nursery. The meeting was held in the storage house and was opened up by the out going president, Jules Bourdet. After reports of the various committees, the newly elected officers were in- stalled by Prof. Irish, each with a neat little speech. Then came the presentation of a beautiful gold watch to the . departing president, who for four years had faithfully attended to his duties. Then the new president took the chair and presented a beauti- ful service flag to the Club. Further additions to the number of stars on the flag were announced among which were the three sons of 0. W. 'Wors. The next meeting will take place at the W. R. Rowe greenhouses, by invi- tation. ' F. C. Weber, Jr., made a splendid speech in which he hoped to see many at the F. T. D. at Cleveland, Oct. 8th. The Publicity Committee announced that arrangements had been made to place on sixty-seven street cars, "Say it with flowers" for one year. After the meeting a splendid lunch was set. Mrs. Weber was given a "tiger" for her efforts in entertaining the club. RHODE ISLAND HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. The annual September show of the Rhode Island Horticultural Society, held Sept. 12 and 13 at the Narragan- sett Hotel, was a success, both in quantity and quality. James Robert- son, of Newport, added a novel fea- ture with his exhibit of long-stem dahlias. There were four exhibitors in the 100-bloom dahlia class, includ- ing George L. Stillman, of Westerly, W. D. Hathaway of New Bedford and r. L. Ailing of West Haven, Conn. The following awards were made: Joseph Koppleman, roses and ferns; T. J. Johnston & Co., gladioli and dah- lias; Lawrence Hay, hardy peren- nials; Burke & Burns, roses; West- minster Greenhouses, palms; W. A. Bowers, display of flowers; George L. StilUman, seedling dahlias; Cornelius Harfstra, display of flowers. Dahlias: show and fancy, pompon, decorative, peony flowered, and cac- tus, W. D. Hathaway; cactus bloom, George L. Stillman; bloom, show and fancy, George L. Stillman: cactus, best 1917 variety, Louis C. Ailing; as- ters, 50 blooms, L. A. Bloomer. STAMFORD HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. At the meeting held on Sept. 6, it was decided to hold the Flower Show on Nov. 1, 2, and 3, and to devote the proceeds to the Red Cross. The lib- eral manner in which the public patro- nized the Show last season led the members to believe that they would be able to hand over a good sum to the Red Cross this year. The dis- cussion at the meeting centered around pear blight and blight in gen- eral. It was decided that the blight was caused by the severe winter, as also the blight on maples. Prizes for exhibits at the meeting were asters — A. Humerick, cultural certificate; dahlias — A. V. Carver, highly commended: roses — A. W'ynne, vote of thanks; hydrangeas — N. Vasi- September 21, 1918 HOKTICULTURE 295 leff, award of merit; helianthus — A. Bieschke, vote of thanks; roses and asters, M. Smith, vote of thanks; acon- ituni — M. Smith, highly commended; collection of vegetables — 1st A. Aluis, 2nd M. Smith; 3rd I. Forster; 4th A. Wynne; blackberries and melons — A. Caut, highly commended; grapes — A. Caut. cultural certificate. W. J. Rice, Cor. Secy. NEW YORK FEDERATION OF HORTICULTURAL SOCIE- TIES AND FLORAL CLUBS. The annual meeting was called to order at 2.30 p. m. in Commissioner Wilson's Office, State Pair, Syracuse, New York, September 11, 1918, with President Pierson in the chair. Twen- ty-one delegates were present from the various affiliated societies. The rec- ords of the last meeting were read and approved. The treasurer report- ed funds on hand to the amount of $230.46. A report of the progress on the horticultural building was made by the president. In view uf the changes recently made in the State Fair Commissioners, it was deemed advisable that a committee be ap- pointed to appear before the present commissioners with a request that the horticultural building be the next on the program of construction after the war. The following were appoint- ed on this committee: Dr. Erl Bates, Syracuse. Charles Vick, Rochester, George B. Hart, Rochester. President Pierson called on Pro- fessor Ralph W. Curtis of the Land- scape Art Department of Cornell Un- iversity, for an expression of the opin- ion as to what landscape effects would make the setting of the new horticul- tural building most pleasing. Profes- sor Curtis stated that he would like to make a general study of the whole plan of buildings and groups and sub- mit the results of his study to the Federation at a later date. It was moved and carried that Professor Curtis be made a member of the com- mittee appointed on September 14, 1916, to make a study of plans for the horticultural building. The per- sonnel of this committee is President Pierson, Vice-president Bates, Profes- sor D. Lumsden, Mr. W. H. Workman, Mr. George A. Thorpe and Professor R. W. Curtis. President Pierson made a report for the committee appointed at the last meeting to keep in touch with the fuel commissioners and lend what- ever aid is necessary in getting a supply of fuel for any florist in diffi- culty. President Pierson represented the Federation at a conference in Washington last spring and stated that everything was done at that time which could be done to secure recogni- tion of the fioricultural industry in the regulations of the fuel administra- tor. A canvass of the members pres- ent showed that most of the florists already have the 50 per cent of coal allowed for the coming year. There was a discussion of the bill which is now before Congress, pro- hibiting the importation of all plants, including bulbs. It was the general opinion of the delegates that such a restriction would be disastrous to the horticultural industries, both in this country and abroad. A committee consisting of Dr. Erl Bates, Professor D. Lumsden and Mr. Charles Vick was appointed to draw up resolutions expressing the disapproval of the Fed- eration on such legislative action. It was also suggested that each member of the Federation immediately get in touch with his Congressman and state his opinion regarding the passage of the bill. In the general discussion which fol- lowed regarding trade conditions in the various section of the State, the opinion was expressed that the trade conditions as a whole were better than at this time last year. While as many flowers have not been sold as last year, prices have been better and the general trade demands have been good. The labor situation is one of the most troublesome factors now facing the florists. The election of officers was the next item of business, the result of the balloting being as follows: President, F. R. Pierson, Tarrytown, First Vice- president, Dr. Erl Bates, Syracuse, Second Vice-President, Charles Vick, Rochester; Third Vice-President Hugh McCarthy, Syracuse; Fourth Vice- President. F. A. Danker, Albany, Fifth Vice-President, W. H. Workman, Os- wego, Treasurer, W. A. Adams, Buffalo. The meeting adjourned at 4.30. E. A. White, Secy. GARDENERS' & FLORISTS' CLUB OF BOSTON. There was a fairly good atten- dance at the first monthly meeting in Horticultural Hall, Boston, on Tues- day evening, Sept. 17. In place of a regular lecture, there was a discussion on the question: "What can gardeners and florists do to help win the war?" The discussion was opened by W. N. Craig, who emphasized the necessity of gardeners and florists raising valu- able seed crops and cutting out orna- mental gardening for the duration of the war. He also advocated florists devoting some space to food crops BOBBINK & ATKINS NURSERYMEN, FLORISTS, PLANTEtS RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY We are subscribers to the Nurserymen's Fund for Market Development, also "Say It With Flowers" Publicity Campaign. NURSERY STOCK Fruit and OrnaraeDtal Trees, Shmbs, Small Fruits, Clematis, Evergreens and Roses. Writ*' for Trjule List W. & T. SMITH COMPANY, Geiiva, N. Y. We are subscribers to the Nurserymen's Fund for Market Development HOLLAND NURSERIES BEST HABDT BHODODBNDBONB, AZAIxEAS, CONEFEB8, OUEllATU,. H. P. B08B8, BHBCB8 AMD HBB- BACEOCa PLAJVT8. P. OUWERKERK, ]IS Im StriM. DidiiikiD Hililiis P. 0. Hi. I KoMm. N j. CHRYSANTHEMUM SPECIALISTS ELMER D. SMITH & CO. ADRIAN, MICH. REIRIM S Bench grown stock ready for six and eight inch pots— price 35c. and 50c.— varieties BOSTONS, ROOSEVELTS, WHITafAJiH iiiiil TEDDY. JR. H. H. BARROWS, Whitiian, Miss. CHARLES H. TOTTY CHRYSAKTHEKSIJMS IVIADISOIM, N.J. THE HORTICULTURAL CATALOG A MONTHLY M.AG.VZINE FOR WESTERN NURSERYMEN FLORISTS, SEEDSMEN Citntiiins alphabetical listings of availalile surplus stock, etc. titl.On per year. Foreign S1.50 THE HORTICULTURAL EATALOG LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA under glass and also raising all they could outdoors. He pointed out the necessity of gardeners helping the new war gardeners with advice at all times, and asked all to purchase Liberty Bonds to the extent of their financial ability and to aid all deserv- ing charities, not forgetting to contrib- ute flowers on all possible occasions 296 HORTICULTURE September 21, 1918 and keeping the slogan "Say it with Flowers" continually before the pub- lic. In the long and interesting dis- cussion following Mr. Craig's remarks, F. E. Palmer, James Wheeler, James Methven, William Downs, A. P. Calder, Robert Cameron and others took part. The Picnic Committee made a fav- orable report, with a small balance in the treasury. The Committees on res- olutions on the deaths of George Bark- er and Carl Denayere presented their reports. Two additional deaths were reported, Alexander Rister and John Lally, and the following committees were appointed to draw resolutions respectively: Peter Miller, Wm. N. Craig, John Ness, Richard Calvert, Duncan Finlayson and Wm. C. Rust. A communication was read from the Park Garden Club, Flushing, N. Y., asking if the club would vote in favor of the changing of names of all plants of Germanic or Teutonic origin. The club voted not to take such action. Among the exhibits was a very fine collection of onions from Thomas W. Little, Clifton, Mass., comprising the following varieties; Danvers Yellow Globe, Southport Yellow Globe, South- port Red Globe, Cranston's Excelsior and Ailsa Craig. This exhibit was awarded a report of cuUural merit. The same exhibitor also showed Sut- ton's Superlative beans of very fine quality. Frederick Cave exhibited St. Regis raspberries. The club voted to exchange their 4 per cent Liberty Bonds to those ot 414 per cent denomination. It was unanimously voted to hold a vegetable exhibit at the October meet- ing to continue for two days, the public to be admitted free. The State Board of Agriculture has offered money for prizes at this exhibit. NASSAU COUNTY HORTICULTUR- AL SOCIETY. There was a large attendance at the regular monthly meeting of the Nassau County Horticultural Society, held in Pembroke Hall, Glen Cove on Wednes- day evening, Sept. 11th, President Robt. Jones, presiding. The exhibition tables were well filled with a fine dis- play of flowers, fruit and vegetables. The President appointed the following to act as judges for the monthly ex- hibits; Messrs. Thomas Twigg, Frank Watson and Wm. Milstead, and their awards were as follows: 12 .Mixed Dahlias — lat, Wm. Noonnn. Hearts of Celery — lat, Frank I'etroccia. Musk-nielon — 1st. Arthur Smith. Andrew Wilson's Special for the best 1- Potatoes lirought ont keen competition, the judffes awarding Frank retroocia 1st prize. Wni. Noonan exhibited a collection of dahlias of exceptional merit, well worthy of the cultural certiticate awarded. Mr. and Mrs. B. Hammond Tracy. Misa Lucille and Eleanore. at Cedar Aeres. on August 16. their Silver Wediling day. Their only son, Lieut. B. Hammond Tracy, Jr., is in Aviation in France. Collection of Fruit — Thanks of Society to James Holloway. Raspberry '"La France" — Thanks of So- ciety to John Scheepers \- Co. Vase of Gladioli— Thanks of Society to Wm. Noonan. The Preliminary schedule for the Chrysanthemum Show, to be held on Oct. 31st and Nov. 1st. was read and adopted. Vice-President Thos. Twigg reported that George Ford, one of our members had been killed in action on Aug. 8th. Competition for the next monthly meeting, to be held on Wednesday. Oct. 9th. is: 3 heads of Cauliflower, best G Carrots, and the heaviest head ot cabbage. Robt. Jones will be the Manager for the Dahlia Show on Wednesday, Oct. 2nd. Schedules can be had upon ap- plication. Hakuv GooDn.\ND, Cor. Secy. PERILOUS WAR FINANCE. There is a deeper difficulty involved in a tax on so-called luxuries than mere enhancement of cost to consum- ers. This is a nation of 100,000,000 peo- ple, ot whom about 2% per Cent are now diverted from industry to war. The remaining 971/4 per cent must live, move and have their being, be- sides providing for the requirements ot the 21/2 per cent in the shape of food, clothing and munitions. Upon the prosperity and well-being of the 97% per cent depend the Nation's strength to fight and power to endure. The off-hand policy of the Treasury Department and of bureau heads gen- erally is to ignore the needs of the 97% per cent and to concentrate all energies, physical and financial, be- hind the 2% per cent. No one for a moment questions the necessity for a most complete and thorough support of the soldiers and sailors. But there now arises a sharp dif- ference of opinion as to how that sup- port can best be maintained. « The collapse of the Coal Admlnis- ^ tration last winter was a blow to In- dustry from which the country still staggers. Yet in the face of that experience and its consequence it is proposed to adopt methods which will curtail many industries and stop others, and totally to disregard the greatest factor in the situation — which is: The need of providing for redistribu- tion of the enormous sums poured into the Nation's war purse. A limited number ot concerns make munitions, build ships and furnish war supplies for the 2 per cent of the popu- lation directly engaged in fighting. The rest of the country must fur- nish the bulk of the funds and main- tain itself at the same time on a basis that shall grow stronger rather than weaker. If the proposed plan of taxation pre- vails, how will it be possible to redis- tribute the money thus concentrated in such wise that each citizen may be properly provided with the means of making a living which will enable him to go on contributing his quota to national confidence and prosperity? It needs but little thought to realize that the sale of so-called luxuries con- stitutes one of the best means of in- suring a normal, healthy flow of money through all parts of the indus- trial organism. The necessities of life are relatively few. Luxuries count heavily on the profit-making side of industry. A bare living for the individual contributes little to the common prosperity. The Government pays colossal wages. It has lifted the cost of labor in all lines to the limit of endurance. Employers and employees in a few industries engaged in the making of munitions profit enormously. But other Americans — millions and tens of millions of them — must suifer to the verge of ruin unless somewhere the vein is tapped. If Federal War Finance continues to form its programme on the easy theory that its sole task is to get money out of the country, without any provision for putting money back and assuring its steady, stimulating flow, through accustomed channels, the Nation will presently find itself stricken with industrial paralysis — at the time when of all times In its his- tory, it has need of its full health and strength. — Nov York Ereninfi World. Septemler 21, lfil8 11 O in- I C U L T U E E 397 SEED TRADE AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION Officers — FresideDt, F. W. Bolgiano, Washington, D. C; First Vice-President, \\n\. t'. Scarlett, Baltimore, Md.; Second >'ice-rresident, David Burpee, Philadel- phia, Pa. : Secretary-Treasurer, C. E. Kendel, Cleveland, O. Extravagant Claims for Gourds Adver- tised as Valuable Beans Two varieties of edible gourds, long known but little grown in this coun- try, have been widely advertised re- cently as "butter beans" ol rare qual- ity and high productivity. Vague but glowing and extravagant claims are made for them which has led the United States Department of Agricul- ture to warn farmers and gardeners to be on their guard. Their culinary value is similar to that of summer squash, say department officials, and they are interesting as curiosities, but have very slight practical worth. The name Gigantic New Guinea Butter Bean has been given to the common Cucutza or sweet gourd. It is fre- ». BAMBOO CANE STAKES Per bale Per bale NATURAL, 6 ft., 2,000 $21.00 6-9 n., 600 7.00 9-12 ft., 400 8.60 Prices ex warehouse New Yorli. Terms — Net cash 30 days. McHUTCHISON & CO. 95 Chambers St., New York Freesta Purity M.AM.MOTU SIZE Also 5-8 and up PBEESIA — refracta alba 5-8 Inch. SWEET WILLIAM — single mixed tine strain. CYCL.iMEN Seed. Finest American (frown from the very finest strains. Prices on ApplicatioD J. M. THORBURN & CO. 53 Barclay Street Through to 54 Park Place NEW YORK CITY PROPOSED NATIONAL RESERVA- TION IN GEORGIA. It is proposed to form the "Oke- finokee Society," tor the purpose of obtaining a National Reservation of the Okefinokee Swamp or such por- tions of its area as will best serve the public use in conserving and preserv- ing the rare, unique and varied scenic and scientific attractions which It affords. The Okefinokee Swamp, aptly called "Georgia's Wonderland," with all its unique scenic attractiveness, its wealth of natural resources, its pecu- liar scientific value in its primeval state and the exceptional availability it affords for public recreation and educational use is a national asset which should be conserved, at least in part, for public use. The present rate of exploitation of its commercial resources and the consequent vanishing of its distinctive features, makes it desirable that im- mediate steps be taken for securing a suitable reservation of several of the . larger islands not yet invaded by in- dustrial operations, with the scenic waterways and lakes now fringed with luxuriant and varied vegetation and timber, so that without serious inter- ference with the present develop- ments, such selected portion could be permanently preserved and advantage- ously utilized for the public. As an initial step, an organizing committee is contemplated. This com- mittee when selected by the tentative members, will formulate plans, indi- cate requirements for membership and enroll those willing to join. The report of this organization committee will be submitted by mail to members and when approved and found satis- factory to a majority, can be adopted by a referendum vote. The reservation being secured, the plan contemplates that scientific societies of the country with other organizations, both state and national, will be invited to assist in making the place all that its natural conditions makes possible. Dr. J, F. Wilson, Waycross, Ga., secretary of the Waycross Progress Club has assumed the work incident to the formation of the organization committee. PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED The Annual Report of the Bureau of Parks of the City of Portland, Ore- gon, has been received. The park system of Portland embraces approxi- mately 1410 acres. The Annual Report of the American Seed Trade Association, which has just been received from Secretary Kendel, is a well-bound book of 128 pages. It contains an immense amount of information of superlative value to everybody in the seed trade today, also a complete list of the as- sociation membership to date and of all officers, state correspondents, etc. Los Angeles, Cal. — The Germain Seed & Plant Co. opened its retail store at 6th & Main streets August 26th. STUMPP& WALTER CO. Seeds and Bulbs 30-32 Barclay Street NEW YORK CITY •298 HORTICULTURE September 21, 1918 ALEX. MeCONNELL 611 FIFTH AVENUE r>iE\A/ Y^RK ^ITV Telegraphic orders forwarded to any part of the United States, Canada, and Foreien Countries. Orders from tb» trade for delivery In New York and vi- cinity receive special attention. Cost of Cabling Foreign Deliv- eries Must be Prepaid. Reference or cash must accompany all orders from unknown correspondents. Cable Address, ALjrXCONNEIxL. "The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' TeleCrapb DeliTery 124 TREMONT ST. IM roB KANSAS CITY Transfer Your Orders to SAMUEL MURRAY 1017 Grand Avenue Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery DAVID CLARKE'S SONS Deliver orders trom any part of the couotry to New York City Write or Telegraph 2139-2141 Broadway, - New York Telephone 1552-1553 Colambns KOTTMTLLER, Florist 426 Madison Ave. and 49th St., New York. Also Vanderbilt Hotel Telephone, Murray Hill 783 Out-of-town Orders Solicited. Location Central. Personal Attention. Member F. T. D. Asso. 4DAM SEKENGER FLORIST " ''^'^'IVreet. BANGOR, MB. ]Ve Cover all Points in Maine Providence, Rhode Island Johnston Brothers LEADING FLORISTS 38 Dorrance Street Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Of Interest to Retail Florists 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.— H. G. Eyres, 106 State St. Albany, X. Y.— The Rosery, 23 Steuben St. Bangor, Me. — Adam Sekenger, 32 New- bury St. Boston— ThoB. F. Galvin, 1 Park St. Boston— Penn the Florist, 124 Tremont St. Boston — Julius A. Zinn, 4 Park St. Buffalo, N. Y.— S. A. Anderson. 440 Main St. Buffalo, N. Y.— Palmer's, 304 Main St. Chicaso- William J. Smyth, Michigan Ave. and 31st St. Cleveland, 0.— J. M. Gasser Co., Euclid Ave. Cleveland, O. — Adam Graham & Sons, 5523 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, O.— Knoble Bros., 1836 W. 25th St. Cleveland. 0.— The Smith & Fetters Co., 735 Euclid Ave. Denver. Col.— Park Floral Co., 1643 Broadway. Detroit, Mich. — J. Breitmeyer's Sons, corner Brodway and Gratiot Ave. Kali River. Mass. — Warburton, 495 New r.ostou Rd. and 36 N. Main St. Houston, Tex. — Kerr, The Florist. Kansas City, Mo. — Samuel Murray, 1017 Granil Ave. New Haven, Conn. — J. N. Champion & Co.. 1020 Ch.ipel St. New Y'ork- David Clarke's Sons, 2139- 2141 Broadway. New York— Alei. McConnell, 611 5th Ave. IN THE National Capital 4t yonr service to deliver Flowers or Designs on Order by Tele- graph or otherwise. Prompt Reliable Service. GEORGE H. COOKE Connecticut Ave. and 1, St. WASHINGTON, D .C. EstabUshed 1874 DARDS 341 Madison Ave., New Tork HELP do YOUR BIT To-day By SELLING THRIFT and WAR SAVING STAMPS. STAND behind THE FOOD CONSERVATION LAWS. Display prominently PATRI- OTIC POSTERS. DO IT NOW lOHN 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. GtTD£ BHOS CO GUDE BROS. CO. WASHINGTON, D. C. Member Florists Teletfraph Debvery Orders for NEW YORK. Write or Fhone to MAX SGHLING 785 Fifth Ave. Best Florists in the States as References. EDROPEAN ORDERS EXECDTED Members of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery THE ROSERY Y. 23 STEUBEN ST. AL.BA.IMY, N FLOWER DEUVERIES FOR ALBANY AND viciNmr Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery G. E. M. STUMPP 761 Fifth Ave. NEW YORK CITY Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Assd. YOUNG & NUGENT 42 West 28 Street New York Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery A. T. BUNYARD NEW YORK 413 Madison Ave. at 48th Street Also Newport, R. I. I GCAR.ANTEE SATISFACTION September 21, 1918 HORTICULTURE 29!> CHICAGO Send Your Orders to WILLIAM J. SMYTH Member FloritU' Telegraph Delivery Aasociation Michigan Ave. at 31st Street Prompt Auto Deliverv Service THOS. F. GALVIN ilClIf VADV 561 Fifth Ave. NCff TUIfli VanderblltHotel B ACTA II 1 P"''>< street DUO I Ull 799 Boylston Street Ddhirias te Stianers and all Eastern Psiits Orders Filled Day or Might for Cl-EVEI-AIMD and State of Ohio Complete Stock. Reg:alar disconnt to Trade. KNOBLE BROS. 1896 W. 25th St., Cleveland, O. Member Florists* Telegraph Delivery THE SMITH & FETTERS CO. 735 Euclid Avenue CLEVELAND, OHIO Flowers of Every Kind in Season CLEVELAND A. GRAHAM & SON 5523 Euclid Ave. Will take good care of your orders Members oj F. T. D. Association, Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Cllntoit Avenue, N. R«cbester Phone 906. Long Dist. Bell Phone ci8o Members Florists Telegraph Deliver, S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y. ANDERSON service means fresh, sturdy Stock and prompt deliveries in BUFFAIJO, rOCKPORT, NIAGARA FAXLS and WESTERN NEW YORK. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery HIGH GRADE PLANTS For Retail Stores a Specialty ASK FOR UST THOMAS ROLAND. Nahant. Mass. WORCESTER, MASS. Randall's Flower Shop HARRT I. RANDAXt, Proprietor. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery New York— Young & Nugent, 42 W. 28th. New York — A. T. Bunyard, 413 Madison Are., at 4Sth St. New York — Dards, N. E. corner 44th St. and Madison Ave. New York— G. E. M. Stumpp, 761 Fifth Ave. New York— Thos. F. Galvin, Fifth Ave., at 4eth St. New York — Kottmiller, 426 Madison Ave. and 49th St., also Vanderbilt Hotel. New York — Max Schiing, 785 Fifth Ave. Providence, R. I. — Johnston Bros., 38 Dorrance St. Rochester. N. Y.— J. B. Keller Sons, 25 Cliuton Ave. N. St. Louis, Mo.— Fred C. Weber, 4326-28 Olive St. St. Paul. Minn. — Holm & Olson, Inc. Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. — F. R. Pier- son Co. Toronto, Can.— J. H. Dunlop, 8-10 West Adelaide St. Washington, D. C— Gude Bros., 1214 F St. Washington, D. C— George H. Cooke, Connecticut Ave. and L St. Worcester. Mass. — Randall's Flower Shop, 22 Pearl St. NEWS NOTES. Red Bank, N. J. — J. L. Hayes has moved his florist business from the Doremus building at the corner ot Front street and Wharf avenue to one of the Doremus stores at 20 West Prcnt street, opposite Emanuel court. Galesburg, III. — Walter E. Pillsbury who has been with his father I. L. Pillsbury in the florist business at Galesburg, 111., left last week for Camp Forrest, Lytle, Ga. By the Board he had been placed in class 4 but wanted to go for his country, so with the con- sent of his wife he signed a waiver releasing him from exemption and was moved from class 4 to class 1 and left at his own request. MACNAIR Florist 2 Broad Street, Providence, R. I. H. F. A. LANGE WORCESTER, MASS. Deliverieg to all points In New England. 136,000 Sqnare Feet of Glass. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association. YALE ! YALE ! And All New Haven Neighborhood FLOWER AND PLANT DELIVERIES Everything First-Class J. N. CHAMPION & CO. 1026 Chapel St , New Haven, Coim. ST. LOUIS, MO. FRED C. WEBER 4326-28 Olive St. Ktmitr Florists Telegraph Delivery Asiociatie* MOTICB INITIALS. We have one store only THE f. M. GASSER COIMPANY, CLEfELAM Euclid Avanao The Far- Famed Flowers of TORONTO Delivered on mail or telegraph order for any occasion, in any part of the DomlnloD. JOHN H. DUNLOP »-10 West Adelaide St. - XOBONTO, ONT. AlB.iNT, N. Y. Flowers or Design Work DELIVERED IN AIB.ANT AND VICINITY ON TEI.EGR.APHIC ORDER 106 STATE STREET. ALBANY, N. Y. "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. ^"^ Park Floral Co. B. E. GILLIS, President. E. P. NEIMAN, Secretary. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery DENVER, COLORADO Quality and Reliability WARBURTON FALL RIVER, MASS. Deliveries of Flowers and Plants in FAIilj BIVER and oontlsaens territory. 300 HORTICULTUKE September 21, 1918 FIELD GROWN CARNATION PLANTS C. W. WARD ALMA WARD ALICE MATCHLESS Large, Healthy Plants $7.00 Per 100. $60.00 Per 1000 THE LEO NIESSEN GO. 1201 Race Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA- TRY Horticulture's Advertisers FIR5T Before Looking Elsewhere Tell Them You Did So And They'll Reciprocate EDWARD REID WHOLESALE FLORIST 1619 • 21 Ruttetd St., Philadclpbii, P*. CtiOICE BEAUTIES, ORCHIDS, VALLEY, ROSES and ail SaasenaUi Varieties of Cot Flowers CHARLES E.MEEHAN Wholesale Cut Flowers Plants, Greens, etc. i So. Mole St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. GEORGE B. HART WHOLESALE FLORIST 24 Stone St„ Rochester, N. Y. E. CHILL CO. Wholesale Florists RIOHIMIOND, IND. ■n-nti «eatl*a Horitaaltuc whan wrlUnc MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, Inc. WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS ConaigBineiito SaUelted Hardy Fancy Fern Our Specially 264 RANDOLPH SL, DETROIT, MICH. The Houte for Quality and Service ZECH & MANN |gp-We are Wholesale Florists Doing a Strictly Wholesale Business 30 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO V r_ CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. ^.... i» IF You Want Anything from Boston Get It From Henry M. Robinson & Co. For Safety Place Your Ordert With Us HENRY IVI. ROBINSON & 2 Wlnthrop Square and 32 Otis Street, BOSTON, MASS. WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS TRADE PRICES -Per 100 TO DEALERS OKLY PHEA. Sept. 16 Roses Am Beauty, Special " " Fancy and Extra ** " No. I and culls ■• ■ Russell Hadley Eulcr, Mock Arenberg, Hoosier Beauty Ward , HilHngdoa Killarney, Key, Taft Ophelia, Sunburst Carnatioiu Cattleyu Lilies, Lonffiflorum Lilies, Speciostun U\j of the VaUey Snapdragon Gladioli Asters Dahlias Calendula Sweet Peas Gardenias Adiantum Smilax Asparasos Plomostu. A Spren. (100 Bchs.) . William F. Kasting Co. 568-570 WASHINGTON STREET BUFFALO, N. Y. ONG 184 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO ROSES, VALLEY and CARNATIONS A Specialty WHOLESALE GROWER Of GUT FLOWERS ROBERT DYSART CCRTineD PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT Simple methods of correct acconntlnff especially adapted for florists' n»e. BOOKS BAIANCED AND ADJUSTED 40 STATE STREET . Telephone Haln 68 BOSTON Boston Floral Supply Co. 347-357 Cambridge St., Boston Headquarters for CYCAS, BASKETS, WIRE DESIGNS and WAX FLOWERS Send for price list if you have not re- ceived one. September 21, 1918 HORTICULTURE 301 Flower Market Reports Business lias been ex- BOSTON ceptionally gooti and re- mained firm tliroughout the entire week. The city has been in the throes of an epidemic of grippe wliich has caused many deaths and in consequence many funeral orders. Roses are plentiful and good in the many varieties. Carnations are im- proving both in quality and volume but as yet have not made much of an im- pression on the market. Lilies have not been plentiful but the demand has . readily taken care of the supply. Asters and gladioli are gradually fad- ing away while what dahlias are seen are of a poor quality due mainly to weather conditions. Chrysanthemums are increasing both in supply and de- mand and show up well. Fall business is open- CINCINNATI ing up nicely. Dur- ing the past fornight there has been an active demand and it has kept the market cleahed up of practically all good stock. Prices are good and the out o-f town demand is large. Roses are in better than usual supply and besides are much better than they were up to a fortnight ago. Carnation are fairly plentiful and prove a big factor in the week's bus- iness. Asters are a big item at this time, the supply is very large and meets with a good demand. Some gladioli may be had. The few chrys- anthemums that come in generally find a fair market. Dahlias and cos- mos are fairly plentiful. • Business is brisk CLEVELAND and the market cleans up nicely every day. Some choice late asters are being offered but the main crop is over. As yet no chrysanthemums have been received. Lilies are scarce, so are tritomas, larkspurs and other good garden flowers. Lily of the val- ley is weak in supply but is adequate to meet the demand. Roses are get- ting more plentiful and the quality is also much improved. Shipping trade is normally good. Trained store help is scarce and is going to be soon more difficult to obtain. We have the PHILADELPHIA pleasure to re- port that busi- ness improved a little last week. While nothing extra, there was really a little more "pep" to it. Dahlias are the feature now and some very fine flowers are coming in — although from all accounts the quantity is smaller than usual. Among the good RUSSELLS Russells continue in fine form and will give excellent satisfaction. $8.00, $10.00, $12.00, $15.00 $20.00 per 100. A few extra choice specials at $25.00 COLUMBIA A fine lot of this grand new pink rose by one of our very best growers. Per 100— $8.00, $10.00, $12.00, $15.00. Everything in Cut Flowers, Plants, Crtens, Ribbon* and SuppUet Business Hours, 7 A. M. to 5 P. M. S. S. PENNOCK COMPANY NEW YORK 1 1 7 W. 28th St. The ^1?,'o?it{lof Philadelphia PHILADELPHIA BALTIMORE 1 60S-1 620 Ludlow St. Franklin & St. Paul Sts. WASHINGTON. 1 2 1 6 H. St., N. W. WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS - ^•^^ ™^^-fo'D'£iLERs ohLv Roses Am. Beauty, Special '* *' Fancy and Extra " " No, I and culls Russell Hadley Eulcr, Mock Arenberg, Hoosier Beauty Ward, Hillingdon Killamey , Key, Taft Ophelia, Sunbursts Camatioiu Cattleya* Lilies, Longiflorum Lilies. Speciosum Lily of the Valley Snapdragon. Gladioli Asters DahH as Calendula Sweet Peas Gardenias Adiantum Smilax ■ ■ ■ . . \sparavusPIa.&Spren. (looBhs.) CINCINNATI Sept. i6 CHICAGO Sept. nS I BUFFALO I Sept. i6 PITTSBURG Sept. 1 6 25.00 15-00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 3.00 4.00 35.00 I 35.00 20.00 ' 20.00 10.00 I 8.00 12.00 I 4.00 12.00 { 13.00 40.00 30.00 12.00 20.00 10 60.00 13.50 8.00 6.00 I 6.00 j 8.CO 2.00 ! 75.00 75.00 15. CO 10.00 3.0D 3.00 a. 00 3 00 S.OO 3.00 3.00 3.00 6.00 5.00 4.0D 4.00 to 6.00 to 6.00 to 6.00 to 6.CO to 3.00 to IOC .00 to 1 2. 00 to 15.00 25.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 3. 00 1. 00 1. 00 20.00 13.00 35.00 25.00 8.00 4 00 5.00 4.00 3.00 2. 00 20.0c 50.00 25.00 10.00 30 6,00 3.00 3. CO 3.00 3-00 3.00 3.00 1,00 5c. 00 8.00 4.00 6 00 2. CO 2.00 .50 I.OC 1. 00 ■25 30.00 30.00 8.0c 10.00 6,co 6. CO 10.00 5.00 b.co 10.00 i.50 60.00 10.00 6.00 8.00 4.00 4.00 2.30 3. o 2.0D .50 1.50 2C.O0 50.00 20.00 10.00 4.00 30.0c 93.00 15.00 12.00 4,00 to 10.00- 400 4.00 4.00 2.00 • to . to . to to . to to . to . to . to . to 10.00 10.00 10.00 3.00 75. «» 15.00 •75 40.00 3,00- 6.00 4.CC- 1.35 20.00 60,00 ones to be seen now are Attraction, Jack Rose, Sylvia, Juliet, Delice and Yellow Duke, all of which show up extra well. The cattleya market has recovered from its long sleep, and there are some fine labiatas to be seen at present which are bringing very good prices. The market ROCHESTER, N. Y. during the past week has been somewhat brighter. A heavy frost with ice was recorded this week and stock is not so plentiful. Asters are quite plentiful and move well but a large quantity of very poor stock is seen which is cleared at low prices. Gladioli are becoming poorer. The demand remains satisfactory. Roses are in good demand. Garden- flowers are seen but they are getting very inferior except a few good- dahlias, which sell well. Lilies are in fair demand. This market has shown ST. LOUIS some slight improve- ment. Roses are im- proving daily. Carnations are slowly coming but quality is poor. Some good red dahlias are seen also a few yellow and chrysanthemums but the season for these has not yet opened up. 302 HOETICULTURE September 21, 1918 H. E. FROMENT Wholeside Commission Florist Choice Cut Flowers 9few Address, 143 West 28th St., NEW TOBK Telephones: 2300, 2201, Madison Square. I — WW- p. FORD — Wholesale Florist 107 W. 28tli Street, NEW YORK Telephone 5335, Farragut. Call and inspect the Best Establi8ment in the Wholesale Flower District. JOHN YOUNG & CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS $3 WEST 28tk STREET NEW YORK CITY Consignments Solicited Phone Farravat 4336 WALTER F. SHERIIAN Wbolemtle Commlsdon Dealer In CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 13S Weat ZSth Street, New York Tel«phon» Mtt-MM Hadiion Square RIEDEL S MEYER, Inc. Wholesale Commission READY FOR BUSINESS 49 WEST 28tli ST. NEW YORK. CEO. C. SIEBRECHT WHOLESALE FLORIST low \A/^Ks-r »a«K s-r CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED ♦HORB{«08jr4BBAaOT NEW YORK THE KERVAN CO Fresh Cut Decorative EverKrvens. Highest Standard of Quality. Largest Stock in America. Write for Illustrated Catalog of Greens and Florists' Supplies 119 W. 28th St., - - NEW YORK WILLIAM H. KUEBLER Brooklyn'* Foramott aad Boat WHOLESALE COMMISSION HOUSE A Fini CUm Markat for aU CUT FLOWERS 18 WiUoofliby St^ BrooUji. N. T. M. C. FORD «21 W«st 28th St., NEW YOKK ri m&. Flier i!iiiiiii« A Fnll Line of \LX, CUT FI.OWEB8. Telephone 3870 Farragut. i». J. sj^ioth: WHOLESALE GOilMISSIOH FLORIST ^d^r^^^^i^ A (uU Une «( Chalee Oat Flaw* StMk tar ail »ar»«aes. TBuraoBBllUiJrABiAflCT 131 West 28tta St., NEW YORK CITY ALBANY CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE ™?SJz™v"— '• «" Br*«diM,, ALBANY, N. Y. SAVK TUCK Akd monbt bt BBHPme tovb omDi TO US Prices Right. Consigiunents Solicited. Telephone Comiection HENRY M. ROBINSON CO. OF NEW YORK \T \A^*«« a««h IS— UIO Jtedlsaa Square MADBIOC U OI^ASS, Tr Conslcnm«nta Bell«lt<4 NEW YORK QDOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only ROSES AND CARNATIONS American Baauty, Specif " " Fancy and Ezm. •• '• No. 1 and culls. . . RoaMlI. Hadlay Euler, Mock. Key Aranbers. Hooriar Beauty Ward. HiUiBcdoD Killaraay, Taft Ophelia. Suabnrat Uii Part If IMk FM Pirt If fill nMi SipL U iiiiMiii :Mt IS 1111 1111 ID. 00 to 25.00 10.00 to 23.00 S.oo to 10.00 4 00 to 19.00 .50 to 4.00 50 to 4.00 .30 to 8.00 JO to t.oo .30 to 6.00 so la 6.00 .30 to 8.00 50 la e.oo •33 » 3.00 50 to 4.00 .30 to 3.00 5« to 3.00 ..3 10 12.00 >S to 12.00 •35 10 J. 00 IS to 3.00 .50 to •75 50 to I .00 WE WANT MORE SHIPPERS We have > nomerou cUcntace of New Tork City boyera and tb* AtmamA €■- •aada fm •apply. Thla la aapaatally tma of Baaea. We hare erary taeUlty aaS abundant meana and beat retoma are aaanrad (or atock eonalfned to na. Addraaa Tour Shlpaaaata to UNITED CUT FLOWER 1 1 1 W. 28th St., NE^r YORK CO. Inc. D, J. Pappaa, Prea. RCED <& KCLLER 123 West S5th St.. New Tork Florists' Supplies We mannfaotare all oar iim DMips, Baskets, Win Wirk INsviltiis and are dealers In Decorative Glasiware, Growers and Florlflts* BoQulsltes WILLIAM MACKIE WHOLESALE FLORIST 105 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Consignments Solicited TELEPHONE: FARRAGUT 759 H. BAYERSDORFER & CO. Manufacturers and Importers 1129 Ardi St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. THE 1>EADING FiOKISTS' SCPP1.T HOCSE OF AMEBICA Wind Toothpicks Manafaotnred by W.J.COWEE, Berlin, N.Y. 10,000. . .$2.00 50.000. . .$8.75 Sampl« fre«. For Bale by dealers. When writingto Advertisers kiiHlly mention Horticulture September 21, 1918 HORTICULTURE 303 WAR TIME BANQUETS. There is no place at this time of war economy for unnecessary conven- tion entertainment, for elaborate ban- quets, or for the family and salesmen's junkets. Conventions should be all business, real business, participated in solely by those representatives of member firms having the power to decide and act, with all extraneous side lights or high lights eliminated. If entertainment is 'sought, it is al- ways in the power .of the individual attendant upon such gatherings to se- cure the variety of pleasure he pre- fers, but there is no necessity for — and, in fact, there is a distinct reason why there should be no — elaborate banquets, with large expenditures for many varieties of food and the accom- panying beverages. This was proved conclusively at conventions of large associations held last fall, when many of the usual prewar banquet concomi- tants were omitted without loss. In response to a recent inquiry con- cerning banquets the Food Adminis- tration stated; "The Food Administration wants the American people to eat wisely and well and without waste. Our people ought to eat in such a way as to main- tain their strength and efficiency and with due regard always to the demands on our food resources in winning the war. "To most Americans that means three good meals a day. So far as food alone is concerned, it makes no difference whether one of these meals is called a banquet instead of a din- ner, so long as it does not transgress any of the requirements that ioyal Americans shou'.d keep in mind "If in order to be a banquet it must be a fourth and unnecessary meal, or must include foods that Americans ought to be conserving to meet war needs, or must be wasteful of food, then it is bad. But it ;s not necessarily bad merely because it affords an occasion for members of a convention or others to gather at a pleasant meal. Many banquets have been made the means of attractively and effectively presenting the gospel of food conservation. "The Food Administration has an- t)roved many menus for large dinners of marked simplicity, which invari- ably have been well received." If there must be "b?.nquets" at the fall conventions, why not tl;e "con- servation banquet," with a patriotic menti?— Wai- Administration Bulletin. J. K. AL.L IM "A LEADER IN THE WHOLESALE COMMISSION TRADE rOR OVER TBIRTI TEARS" Have a demand for more than I can supply. Rose Growers Call or Write. TELEPHONES Furmcnt 167 luid 3068 118 West 28th St. NE\A/ YORK NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only MISCELLANEOUS CattleyM Lilie*. Loiiffiflomm' • Lilieft, SpecuMum lily of the V>ll«7 Snapdrasoa Gladioli Asters Dahlias Cale«duU Sweet Peas Grdaaias Adiaatom Smilax A^HtraciH Plmnoana, & Spf en (loo bunches) • Ust Pirt If Wilt luliil Sept. U 1918 25.00 to 4.00 to 3. CO to 3.00 to to I. 00 to .25 to .35 to to to to to 6.0a to to.oo to 73.00 5.00 4.00 6.00 2.00 3.00 9.00 8.00 14.00 Hnt Pirt If WHk b Violet Culture. Galloway l.M Ore«n]iou8e Conetmctlon. Taft.. 1.60 Sweet Ftna up to Date. Kerr. . . l.M Plant Propagation, Oreenlioase and Nursery Practice. Kalni.. l.BO Plant Pruning. Kains l.SO Book of Garden Plan*. Hamblln. Z.OO Landscape Design. Hubbard 6.00 The Art of Outdoor Rose Grow- ing. Thomas 6.00 The Home Vegetable Garden. Kruhm 1.00 Vegetable Gardening. R. L. Watti 1.7B Fartons on The Roae 1.00 Principle* of Floriculture. B. A. White 1.1» Foundations of American Grape Culture. Mnnson t.00 Plant Material* of DecoratlTe Gardening. Trelease 1.00 Ari*to«rat* of the Garden. Wil- son s.oo Bailey'* Cyclopedia of Horticul- ture, 8 Tolumei 1«.0« September 21, 1918 HORTICULTURE 307 r^oifcss jico Save yonr plants and trees. Just the thing for greenhouse and outdoor use Destroys Mealy Bug, Brown and White Scale. Thrips, Red Spider, Black am] Green Fly, Mites, Ants, etc., without injury to plants and without odor. Used according to direction, our stand- ard 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 Pets. Excellent as a wash for dogs and other animals. Relieves mange. Dilute with water .30 to 50 parts. lo Pint, 30c. : Pint, 50c.; Quart, 90c.; V4 Gallon, S1.50; (iallon, $2.50; 5 Gal- lon Can, $10.90; 10 Gallon Can, $20.00. Directions on package. LEMON OIL COMPANY Dipt S. 421 W. Uxin^on St, Biltinora, Mi. The ReooenUed Standard Insecticide. A spray remedy for green, black, white fly, thrips and soft scale. Quart, $1.00; GaUon, $2.60. FUNCINE For mildew, rust and other blights affect- ing flowers, frnlts and vegetables. Quart, $1.00; GaUon, $2.S0. VERMINE For eel worms, angle worms and other worms working In the soil. Qnart, $1.00; Gallon, $3.00 SOLD BY DEALERS. Aphine Manufacturing Co. MADISON. N. J. DitBcult and rejected cases spe- cially solicited. No misleading in- ducements made to secure business. Over 30 years' active practice. Ex- perienced personal, conscientious service. Write for terms. Address SIGGERS & SIGGERS PATENT LAWYERS Box 9, National Union Bailding Washington, D. C. NIKOTEEN For Spraying APHIS PUNK For Fumigating AL in- sect pests, such as green, black, white fly, tlirips, etc. Wliy liother with sev- eral sprays when this will answer everv purpose throughout the year. Quite harmless to vegetation and foli- age. Very economical — one gal. Imp Soap Spray makes from 25 to 40 gals, effective solution. Directions on can. Pt. 40c.; Qt. 60c.; Gal. ?2.10; 5 Gal. S9.00; 10 Gals. Sin.25; Bbls., per gal., S1.70. F. O. B. Boston. Genuine can has Ivy Leaf trade mark. Yonr money back if Imp Soap Spray doesn't do as claimed. Order direct if your dealer can't sup- ply. F. E. ATTEAUX & CO.. Prop.. Eastern Chemical Co. BOSTON, M.VSS. CONCENTRATED PULVERIZED MANURE Pnlverlxed or Bhr«dded Cattle Manure Pulverlxed Sheep Manure The Florists' standard of uniform high quality lor over ten years. Specify : WIZARD BRAND m your Supply pouse order, or write us direct for pnces and freight rates. THE PULVERIZED MANURE CO. H Union Stock yard. OhleBC* The Florists Hall Association rate of in- surance from Nov. 1st, 1916 to Nov. 1st. 1917 will be twenty cents per hundred square feet of single thick glass and eight cents per hundred square feet of double thick glass. For particulars, address. JOHN G. ESLEB, Sec., Saddle River. N. J. 308 HORTIC ULTUKE September 21, 1918 Eliminate The Fuel Wasting Factors A bdiler with bulky soot ;(.:?=5V "V9 . 2i in $12.00 per 100 3 in 18.00 per 100 PANDANUS VEITCHII 5 in $ 9.00 per doz. 6 in 15.00 per doz. 8 in 30.00 per doz. R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO. 6 South Market Street, BOSTON, MASS. l-e:oimafrd'S seec and SEED SERVICE FOR SALE BY LEONARD SEED COMPANY, Chicago, III. CHARLES H. VICK GEORGE B. HART PRIMULA MALACOIDES (Towendsi) IMPROVED TYPE Transplanted Seedlings $3.00 per 100; $23.00 per 1000 HART&VICK,lnc. 55 Stone St , Rochester, N. Y. FREESIA PURITY New t'rop Now on Hand. NEW CROP PERENKIAL FLOWER SEEDS JOSEPH BRECK & SONS' CORP. 47-54 North Market St., Boston. Mass. GARDEN SEED BEET, CARROT, PARSNIP, RADISH .ind 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 aixl ORANGE, CONN. KELWAY S SON SPECIALIZE IN SEEDS (personally selected strains) WHOLESALE ONLY Write for Special Prices, Spot or Forward Only Address, LANGPORT, Eng. W. E. MARSHALL & CO. SEEDS, PLANTS AND BULBS Horticultural Sundries 166 W. 23rd St., NEW YORK J. BOLGIANO & SON Careful Seed Growers and Seed Distribu- tors for One Hundred Years WRITE FOR OUR 1918 SPECIAL CATALOGUE To Market Gardeners and Florists Pratt and Light Sts., BALTIMORE, MD. September 28, 1918 HORTICULTURE 311 BUY LIBERTY BONDS SECURE YOUR COAL GET YOUR FERNS AND PALMS TIIKEK THINOS TO Hi. 1>0-\K AT ONCE We are not persoually iiri-parod to furnish you Lilierty Bonds or coal, but «e woulil like to supply you before cold \yeatlier sets in witli Boston ami 8cuttii Ferns: 5-in.. t!i5 cts. : 4-in,. 13 cts. each. Specimen I'Innts in 10 auil 12 in. pots from Si.j.00 to $10.00. Xorwood Ferns, 3-in., CO ets., and ll-in., 7.'i cts. Kentia Belinoriana. (1-in.. $1.00; ")-in., 7.3 cts. Tins price is only good tor ini diate shipment. All good value for the money. Sbippol without pots to save ex- pressa^e. Geraniums iu a good assortment including Ivy leaved and scented. 2-In.. $2.50 per ino. ?22.o0 per 1000; 3-in.. ?:i..30 per 100, .f:!0.00 per 1000. SaUia Splendens, Heliotrope. Coleus, Begonias \'ernon. Hardy EnKlish Iiy, Swainsonu. :; in.. S.'S.OO per 100; 2-in., $2.00 per 100. Brilliamy C'oleus. sometimes called Christmas Gem, 2 in., .fS.OO per 100; 3-in., ?4.00 per' 100. .Send for Catalogue. Cash uith Orders. R. VINCENT, JR., & SONS CO., WHITE MARSH, MtRyUNO Grow the NEW Improved Primula Malacoides t>f all the many varictii-s and strains of Primula on the market now. there is not one of them compares, even favor- aldy. with the Kohrer Primula Malacoides. Years of patience and hard labor have developed this one to perfec- ti.in. both in growth and size of plant, color and production of bloom. A season, such as this, when coal is scarce and e-xpensive. it is one of the most profitable, economical and popular plants for you to grow. The colors are most beauti- ful shades of Rose Pink. Light Lavender and Snow White. A cool temperature, 40 to 45 degrees, produces the best re- sults. For September and October delivery: 100 1000 rinii and Lavender, 2Vn-in. pots $6.00 $55.00 Pure White S.00 75.00 Shipped Parcel Post. Special Delivery, anywhere in the U. S. C. U. LIGGIT, Office: 325 Balletin Bulding PHILADELPHIA, PA. Awarded Certiflcate of Merit at S. A. F. & O. H. New York Convention. And 100 other notable kinds. Always ask for SWASTIKA BRAND CANNA8. Ther'ONARD & I'lE'l WEST GROVE CjONES CO. I Jll PENN., U.S J^. toimn Pr<«. Fraa. Anlolae Cottage Gardens Nurseries 312 Dards 322 Darils. Chas. A.. 332 Dreer. 11. A..:;:'.0-331 Dunlop, .Tohu H.323 Dysart, R 324 Edwards Ft>ldiug Box Ci> 324 Esler, T. C .330 Eyres 323 Farquhar. U. & .T. Co ::10 Ford. M. C :!2(J Ford. W. P 320 Fottler. Fiske. Rawson Co....:!21 Froment, H. E...326 Galvln. Tbos. P.:^23 Gasser Co.. J. M.323 Graham A: Son. A 323 Gude Bros. Co... 322 O V Page Hail, Association. :j30 Hammond's Paint & Slug Shot Works ;330 Hart, Geo. B 324 Hart & Vick....:no Hews & Co., A. H 320 Hill Co., E. G...:324 Hill, D. Nursery ■ Co 312 Holland Nur- series 319 Holm & Olson... 323 Horticultural Cat- alog 31.'^ Irwin. K. .T. .310 Johnston Bros. ...322 Kasting, W. F. Co 324 Keller Sons, J. B..32:'. Kelway & Son.. 310 Kervan Co 326 King Construc- tion Co 331 Knoble Bros 323 Kroeschell Bros...331 liuebler, W. H..326 Lager &Hurrell.312 Page Kottmiller 322 Lauge, H. F. A.. 323 Lemon Oil Co... 330 Leonard Seed Co.310 Liggit, C. U 311 Mackie, Wm 320 Macnair 323 McHutchison & Co 312-321 Maj-shall, W. E. & Co 310 .Meehan. Chas. E.324 .Metropolitan Ma- terial Co 331 -Michell. H. F. Co.310 Michigan Cut Flower Ex 324 .Murray, Samuel. 322 Nicotine iMfg. Co.330 N lessen, Leo Co. 324 Ouwerkerk. P :n!) Palmer, W. J. & Son 323 Park Floral Co.. 323 Parshelskv Bros. 330 Penn the Plorist.322 Pennock, S. S. Co 325 Pierce Co., F. O.330 Pierson. A. N...312 Pierson. F. R...312 I S E R Page Pulverized Ma- nure Co 330 Randalls Flower Shop 323 Reed & Keller. . .326 Reidel & Meyer. :J2I1 Reid, Edw 324 Robinson, Henry M. Co 326 Robinson. H. M. & Co 324 Roehrs, J. Co 312 Roland, Thomas.323 Rosery, The 322 Sehliug, Max 322 Schwake, Chas. Co 311 Sekeuf-'er, Adam. 322 Sheridan, W. F..326 Siebrecht. Geo. C.326 Siggers & Sig- gers 330 Skidelsky, S. S. & Co 310 , Smith. Elmer D. & Co 319 Smith, P. J 326 Smith. W. & T. Nursery Co 31!) Smith & Fetters. 323 Smvth, Wm. J.. 323 Page Stearns Lumber Co.. A. T 331 Stumpp, Q. E. M.322 Stumpp & Walter Co 321 Thorburn. J. M. & Co 321 Totty, Chas. H..31U United Cut Flow- er Co 326 Vincent, R., Jr., & Sons Co 311 Wants, For Sale, etc 32H Warburton 323 Ward, K. M. & Co 3U Weber, F. C 323 Woodruff, S. D. & Sons 310 Young, A. L 320 Young, John 326 Young & Nugent.322 Zech & Mann 324 BOOM YOUR BUSINESS by advertising your goods in the Morticukwte Publicity among the kind of readers r^ched by this paper is THE SORT OF PUBU- CITYTHAT PAYS. 312 HORTICULTURE September 28, 1918 Julici! ohrs Oc IMTSIN/IEN loy Orchids, ComerTatory Plants, NoTelties, Begonias, Garden Perennials Finest Stock in America for Trade or Private Requirement* RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY NEW CROP PALM SEEDS just arrived Kentia Belmoreana and Areca Lutescens WRITE FOB PRICES, STATING QUANTITY REQUIRED McHUTGHISON & CO., 95 Chambers St., New York IF in need of RELIABLE NURSERY STOCK tliat U well grown, well due <^<1 ^v«ll packed Send to the BAY STATE NURSERIES WhoUmUm and Retad NORTH ABWGTOKJ, MA££. A.N. Piffsofl, bic. CItOMWBLL. CONN. Beddins Plants M'Rosec ORCHIDS We grow and sell nothing but ORCHIDS. If you are In the market for this class of plants we respectfully solicit your inquiries and orders. Special lists on application. LAGER & HUHRELLt Summit, N.J. RIMS Extra Strong, Heavy Plants, Well Fin- Uked, for Immediate Delivery Nepbrolepis elegantissuna, elegantiBsima Compacta and Smithii, 214-inch pots, $8.00 per 100. Neplirolepis elegantissinia Compacta, Mu8- cosa and Smithii, ;>M;-inch pots, 3."ii\ each. Xephrolepig el<*ganti»i8inia and elegantissinia ^ Compacta, 0 inch. 70c. each; S-inch, $1.50' each; 10-incli, $:;.00 each; 12-iiiCh, $0.00 each. NephroIepi8 Harri§ii, 8-lnch, $1.50 each. Nephrolepis Muecoea and Smithii, 5-inch, 75c. each. Nephrolepis Miiscosa and Smithii, 6-iuch, $1.00 each. Nephrolepis Dwarf Boston, 3i^-inch, 25c. e.iclr. Nephrolepis each. Nephrolepis each. Dwarf Boston, 6inch, 50e. Dwarf Boston, S-inoh, $1.00 T^rr"yt^M»* RSO IM •-», IM. Y. Spedafists in Specimen Stock for Landscape Work Hardy Rh«dodendrons, Aialeai, Boxwood*, HoUles and a Completo Line of Coniferoiu Ererffreens. 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It is both an Encyclopedia and a Manual. A Few of the Many Important New Features Key to Identificatioii of Plants "^^ " / /«T*<=* ^° "^^^^ Translation and Pronunciation of Latin Names one to find the name of a plant. The name thus found la quickly referred to under its alphabetical location, where full tcformatlon will be found In regard to It Synopsis of Plant Kinsaom ™8 u one of the most im- " portant features of the new edition. It constitutes a general running account of the classes, orders, and groups of plants, with a brief sketch or character- ization of ZIS of the leading families comprising those that yield practically all the cultivated plants. 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Here are some of the titles of these articles: Ants; Autumn Gardening; Bedding; Dis- eases ; Drainage ; Floral Designs ; Formal Gardening ; Hotbeds and Coldframee; Insects; Landscape Gardening; Lawn Plant- ing; Orchards; Rock Gardening; Subtropical Gardening; Tools and Implements; Village Improvements; Window Boxes, etc. General Index "^^^ B°^' volume contains a complete ^** Index to the entire work, enabling t^ the reader to locate volume and page of any sub- ji" 'a^^^ Ject he has In mind. «<%^^X^ The complete set of six volumes, bound In decorated bnokram, will be .voo for only $3 down and for II months, nntll the full „ ^ of SSO has been paid. Cash price SSB. .<\ v.«^ ^o*i» s^t\lo<^1°V^-'^ >e delivered to „■( S3 a month x^ <^^^ > o"*^ «*^ II amount ^«-* ^e^- ^ V' V BOSTON, MASS. ^&, >V <^^^^-^ K^^' ^^ September 28, 1918 HORTICULTURE 313 SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS NATIONAL PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN. It has been arranged that our maga- zine advertising for the season now- opening shall begin with a page, in two colors, in the November .Metro- politan, which is on sale everywhere on October 14. This page will feature Chrysanthemums particularly, and it is expected, will stimulate a demand for these flowers, which is highly to be desired, in view of the tremendous supply in sight. When, at the open- ing of the year, florists began to real- ize that fuel consumption for the next season was to be restricted, many reasoned that Chrysanthemums would be the best crop to close with in houses that must assuredly go out of operation until the fuel situation should become less acute, consequent- ly we are confronted with the proljlem of moving an unprecedented crop. Hence our committees decided to give special publicity to this product. A plan covering eight other adver- tisements in various magazines, featur- ing largely Thanksgiving and Christ- mas, and including a full-page Christ- mas advertisement in the Saturday Evening Post, Is practically settled up- on, and will be put into operation, the funds at the disposal of the commit- tees determining, of course, the extent to which the plan is to be followed. And here we may say again that the committees are still short of the amount urgently required to enable them to attain fully the objects of the Campaign. There are hundreds of florists who have as yet contributed nothing to our fiind, and yet are reap- ing some of the benefits arising from our work. Step by step the details of our Campaign have been described in our trade papers, at meetings of our trade bodies, and in other ways, therefore it can hardly be imagined that anyone is not fully acquainted with our objects. There is no holding back on the part of the committees. Every penny coming in is invested in publicity work, nothing is wasted, and we are actually getting also publicity that money could not buy. But our efforts must not be intermittent, they must be constant. That is why we are appealing to those who have not subscribed to help us to corplete our fund, and thus benefit the trade the country over. Our Promotion Bureau has arranged for a further supply of the handsome glass signs carrying our slogan "Say it with flowers." but owing to the in- crease in cost we have been obliged to advance the price to $2.00 each, which price barely covers the actual expense of sign and delivery charges. This sign is a business-bringer, and properly displayed silently conveys a message which, in these times, is most suggestive. To enable florists who use newspa- per space for their announcements to make direct connection with our mag- azine advertising our Promotion Bu- reau has in course of preparation a series of electrotypes featuring the national advertisements and requiring only the insertion of a local florist's own name and address, and proofs of same will shortly be available. The use of our "stickers," transfer signs, and slides for use in moving picture houses, should now be season- able, and any florist who has not re- ceived particulars of same is invited to write us for information. All these helps serve to make the magazine ad- vertisements more effective and to di- rect results to local establishments. John Young, Secy. THE PROPOSED OFFICIAL BULLE- TIN. Under an order emanating from the War Industries Board the Society will not be allowed to establish any publication during the period of the war. The chief of the Pulp and Paper Section, Thomas E. Donnelley, states, in reply to a letter addressed to him explanatory of the Bulletin which the Society, at the St. Louis Convention, directed should be published to serve as the official organ of our organiza- tion "This section of the War Industries Board has ruled that no new publi- cation may be established during the period of the war. It would be ad- mittedly unfair for us to request established publishers to cut their consumption of paper for the various publications and permit a new publi- lation to be published unless it were definitely shown to be a war neces- sity. We must ask you therefore, to give up your project of publishing a socie- ty organ during the period of the war." FLOWERS AND PUBLICITY How many florists are using our slogan "Say it with Flowers" and get- ting maximum results? The many uses it can be put to is astonishing as it lends itself to everything. For instance, this simple message in news- papers, "For her Birthday, Say it with Flow-ers" your name and address underneath, or "For the Anniversary. Say it with Flowers", name and ad- dreps iif the Advertiser. The hundred and one uses it can be put to makes our slogan an invaluable asset to those florists who continually use it. We find the advertising specialties such as calendars, blotters, pencils, etc. also fitted for the adoption of the slogan which all help in the general use. Another fine method of its use is the co-operation of florists gener- ally in their own cities and towns in raising a fund for their own use and simply advertising "Say it with Flow- ers", no name being used, but the re- peated use of the slogan on bill-board, car-cards, or newspapers would have an unusual effect in the sale of more flowers. It would be an ideal way of advertising and would create wide- spread publicity on account of its simpleness of character but high minded ideal. Try it out whenever possible and watch the results. Henht Penn, Chairman. National Publicity Campaign Worcester, Mass.— H. F. A. Lange is enjoying a specially active call this fall for plant boxes for window decora- tion, ivies, Bostou ferns and other good indoor folia?e plants and this together with the lively demand for flowers for many purposes connected with war exigencies make a very en- couraging outlook for the coming sea- son, which it is to be hoped will fully materialize. .■il4 HORTICULTURE September 28, 1918 HORTICULTURi: VOL. XX?I11 SEPTEMBER 28, 1918 NO. 13 PUBLISHED WEEKLY BT HORTICUI.TURE PUBLISHING CO. 147 Summer Street, Boston, Mass. \VM. J. STEWART, Editor and Manacer Telephone. Beach 292 ADVERTISING RATES: Per inch. 30 inches to page fl.M DiHcount on Contracts for consecutive insertions, as follows; One month (4 times), 5 per cent.; three months (13 times), 10 lier tenl.; six months (26 times), 20 per cent.; one year (S2 times), 30 per cent. rajre and half page space, not consecutive, rates on application. SUBSCRIPTION BATES: One Vrar, in advance, $1.00; To Foreign Countries, $2.00; To Canada, $1.60. Enteivil as second-class matter December 8, 1904, at the Post Office HI Boston. Mass., under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. CONTENTS Page COVER ILLUSTRATIOx\— Rock Garden at Franklin. Mass. SOCIETY OP AMERICAN FLORISTS— National Pub- licity Campaign — The Proposed Official Bulletin — Flowers and Publicity 313 Department of Plant Registration 317 THE IMPORTANCE OF ADVERTISING OF BUSI- NESS—He«)-i/ Pcnn 315 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES— Lancaster County Florists' Association — Wisconsin State Florists' Association — American Dahlia Society 316-317 Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association 319 HOW TO MAKE BOTH ENDS MEET— B. /•'. Barr 320 SEED TRADE— Seedsmen or Seed Merchants, G. C. Watson — Storing Beans in Lime — French Bulbs Due Allotment Association 321 OF INTEREST TO RETAIL FLORISTS: Flowers by Telegraph 322 F. T. D. Notes— New Retail Flower Store 323 FLOWER MARKET REPORTS: Boston. Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland. New York... 325 Rochester, St. Louis, Washington 327 OBITUARY— Charles Bartlett Weathered. Jr.. portrait, George P. Buckley, William F. Cotter 327 LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS— Cincinnati 318 Philadelphia. Rochester 320 Chicago, Washington. Boston 328-329 MISCELLANEOUS: Fertilizer and Manure tor 1919 , 315 A Sweet Odor in France 315 The Effect of Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Rights Act— Elton J. Buckle)/ 318 Visitors' Register 319 .\ lalili'uram from l.\ SEED TRADE AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION Officers — President, F. W. Bolgiano, n'ashinston, D. C. ; First Vice-President, \Vm. O. Scarlett, Baltiniore, Md. ; Second Vice-President, David Burpee, Philadel- piiia. Pa.; Secretary-Treasurer, C. E. Kendel, Cleveland, O. Seedsmen or Seed Merchants. The article bearing the caption "Seedsmen — What Do You Think of This?" in the September 14. 1918, is- sue of Horticiitirf; has been called to my attention. It is apparent that the author of this article did not com- prehend that the classification given in the June S. 1918 issue of the "Seed Reporter" was not a classification of seedsmen as the article states, but "of those engaged in the seed business," which includes merchants selling seed as a side-line, shippers, growers, etc., as well as seedsmen. The -"seeds man" is only one of the many kinds of business concerns handling seeds. Few people realize the magnitude and complexity of the seed business as conducted today. There is not a large progressive concern, be it a seedsman, manufacturer, or whatnot, that does not attempt to make some classifica- tion in its mailing list or in the con- duct of its business. The government finds it just as essential to classify concerns for the purpose of mailing out schedules and inquiries and of compiling the data obtained therefrom for publication and distribution to the classes of individuals or concerns who would be most interested in or bene- fited by the reports. We recognize that articles occasion- ally get by the editor of a periodical that would not be approved were it always possible for him to ascertain whether or not the facts in the case have been misrepresented or dis- torted. Very truly yours. W. A. Wheeler. In Charge Seed Reporting Service, U. S. Dept. of Agri. The item referred to was written for the seed trade — not for a U. S. oflScial. However, since Mr. Wheeler has re- plied, the only comment that can be made is that his excuse for the waste of good paper was obliterated some thirty years ago when the trade directory was published. He can get a copy of it by applying to Horticui.- TiRE, price three dollars. The classi- fication therein contained in the con- sensus of trade opinion and his matter is therefor superfluous for the U. S. to bother with. However, we thank him for his good intentions and trust he will find many more fruitful fields. Then- are plenty untilled. G. C. Watson. Storing Beans in Lime When storing shelled beans for win- ter use they can be protected from weevils by placing them In a recep- tacle with air-slacked lime. About equal parts by weight of lime and beans are used, the lime being sprin- kled through the beans in the con- SWEET PEAS Winter flowering Spencer Australian Var- ieties direct from the Originator. FLOWER SEED FOR SUMMER SOWING Asparagus Sprengeri, Bellis Perennis, Cal- ceolaria, Calendula, Cineraria, Cyclamen, Gypsophila Gr. Alba, Mignonette, Pansy, Snapdragon. All selected stock. FOTTLER, FISKE, RAWSON CO. The Seed Store 12 and IS Fsneull Hmll 8q., Boston "Seeds with a Lineage" All Varieties Thoroughly tested at our trial grounds, Raynes Park, London, England. Send for Catalogue CARTIRS TLSTED SEEDS, Inc., c. 166 Ckamber of Bcrce BIdg.. Boston, Mm*. BAMBOO OANE STAKES I'er bale Per bale JJATL'BAL,, 6-9 ft., 600 $7.00 9-13 ft., 400 8.50 Prices ex warehouse New York Terms — Net e.Tsli ."0 days. McHUTCHISON & CO. 95 f'liambers St.. New York Freesia Purity AIAMMOTH SIZE Also 6-8 and up FKEESIA — refracts alba S-8 inch. SWEET WILLIAM — single mixed fine strain. CYCLAMEN Seed. Finest American erown from the very finest strains. Prices on Application J. M. THORBURN & CO. 53 Barclay Street Throngh to 64 Park Place NEW YORK CITY tainer. This will prevent the devel- opment of weevils and not injure the beans for food or seed. Weevil infested beans, peas, break- fast foods, flour or meal should be heated in the oven at 118 to 125 deg. F., which will kill all stages of the insects. They can then be separated from the cereals by sifting and from the sound beans or peas by submerg- ing these in water and skimming off the infested seeds. — T. H. Parks, the Ohio Stale University. The British seed trade has adopted a line of discounts tor allotment as- sociations. As this is of interest to the American seed trade in its deal- ings with farm and garden clubs, etc. we quote same from their trade or- gan The Nurseryman and Seedsman under date of Sept. 7th, 1918. Allotment Association. That the members present at this annual meeting of the H. T. A. beg to inform the Food Production Depart- ment that they are prepared to sup- ply allotment associations on the following terms : — "to i)er cent, discount off printed list prices on all orders for 20 packets or listed quantities of any one variet.v at one price. "20 per cent, discount off printed Hat prices on all orders for .50 packets or listed iinantities of any one variety at one price. "iTi per cent, ilisi-ount oft" printed list l>rices cm all orders for 100 packets or listed quantities of any one variety at one price. "And as reg-ards bulk orders, the retail merchants will furnish to allotment so- cieties a special offer cif standard varieties of vegetable seeds in bulk which they will supply for orders amounting: in the aggre- gate to £50 and upwards at 1.5 per cent, above wholesale prices. Packing, carriage and other charges extra." All transactions under the above conditions shall be 'or net cash, and all orders must come direct from the official secretary of the allotment as- sociation ordering, and should be sent in as early in the season as possible. French Bulbs Due. We take pleasure in advising our trade that after a great deal of com- plications, formalities and other en- cumberances we were successful in securing the exportation of our French Bulbs from the Port of Mar- seilles, France. The bulbs have left on a steamer and will arrive in the United States within a very short time. It gives us great pleasure to be able to notify our clients through this medium that we have been success- ful in being able to attend to their supplies. Drevox Tegelaar & Co. STUMPP & WALTER CO. Seeds and Bulbs 30-32 Barclay Street NEW YORK CITY 322 HORTICULTUEE September 28, 1918 IN THE National Capital it yonr service to deliver Flower* or Designs on Order by Tele- eraph or otherwise. Prompt Reliable Service. GEORGE H. COOKE Connecticut Ave. and Li St. WASHINGTON, D -C. "The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telefiraph Delivery 124 TREMONT ST. BOSTON TOB KANSAS CITY Transfer Yoar Orders to SAMUEL MURRAY 1017 Grand Avenue Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery DAVID CLARKE'S SONS Deliver orders from any part of the country to New York City Write or Telegraph 2139-2141 Broadway, - New York Telephone 1552-1553 Columbus KOTfMILLER, Florist 426 Madison Ave. and 49th St., New York. AUo Vanderbilt Hotel Telephone, Murray Hill 783 Out-of-town Orders Solicited. Location Central. Personal Attention. Member F. T. D. Asso. 4DAM SEKENGER FLORIST ""^''IVR^T. BANGOR, MB. We Coocr all Points in Maine Providence, Riiode Island Johnston Brothers LEADING FLORISTS 38 Dorrance Street Member Florists' Teteffraph Delivery Of Interest to Retail Florists 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.— H. G. Eyr^, 106 State St. Albany, N. Y.— The Rosery, 23 Steuben St. Bangor, Me. — Adam Sekenger, 32 New- bury St. Boston— Thos. F. Galvin, 1 Park St. Boston— Penn the Florist, 124 Tremont St. Boston— Julius A. Zlnn, 4 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., EucHd Ave. Cleveland, O. — Adam Graham & Sons, 5523 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, O.— Knoble Bros., 1836 W. 2Bth St. Cleveland, O.— The Smith & Fetters Co., 735 Euclid Ave. Denver, Col.— Park Floral Co., 1643 Broadway. Detroit, Mich. — J. Breltmeyer'B Sons, corner Brodway and Gratiot Ave. Fall River, Mass. — Warburton, 495 New Boston Rd. and 36 N. Main St. Houston, Tex.— Kerr, The Florist. Kansas City, Mo. — Samuel Murray, 1017 Grand Ave. New Haven, Conn. — J. N. Champion & Co.. 1026 Ch.ipel St. New York— David Clarke's Sons, 2139- 2141 Broadway. New York— Alei. McConnell, 611 5th Ave. New York— Young & Nugent, 42 W. 28th. New York — A. T. Bunyard, 413 Madison Ave., at 48th St. New York — Dards, N. E. corner 44th St. and Madison Ave. New York— G. E. M. Stumpp, 761 Fifth Ave. New York— Thos. F. Galvin, Fifth Ave., at 46th St. New York — Kottmiller, 426 Madison Ave. and 49th St., also Vanderbilt Hotel. New Y'ork— Max Schling, 785 Fifth Ave. Providence, R. I.— Johnston Bros., 38 Dorrance St. Rochester, N. Y.— J. B. Keller Sons, 25 Clinton Ave. N. EstabllBbed 1874 DARDS 341 Madison Ave., New York HELP do YOUR BIT To-day By SELLING THRIFT and WAR SAVING STAMPS. STAND behind THE FOOD CONSERVATION LAWS. Display prominently PATRI- OTIC POSTERS. DO IT NOW lOHN BREITMEYER'S — =SONS^= Cor. Broadway and Gratiot Ave*. DETROIT, MICH. Srfistic Designs . . . High Grade Cut Blooms We cover all Michigan points and eood sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association. OCr£>£ BROS CO GUDE BROS. CO. WASHINGTON, D, C. Member FlorUta Telejtrapb Dellrery Orders for NEW YOBK. Write or Phone to MAX SCHLING 785 Fiftli Ave. Best Florists in the States as References. EUROPEAN ORDERS BXECUTBD Members of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery THE ROSERY 23 STEUBEN ST. FLOWER DELIVERIES FOR ALBANY AND VICINITY Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery G. E. M. STUMPP 761 Fifth Ave. NEW YORK CITY Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Asso. YOUNG & NUGENT 42 West 28 Street New York Uember Florists' Telegraph Dellveir A. T. BUNYARD NEW YORK 413 Madison Ave. at 48th Street AUo Newport, R. I. I GDABANTEE SATISFACTION September 28, 1918 HORTICULTURE 323 CHICAGO Send Your Order* to WILLIAM J. SMYTH Member FlorisU' Telegraph Delivery Association Michigan Ave. at 31st Street Prompt Auto Deliver* Service THOS. F. GALVIN iri^. MrW VflDV SC^ Fifth Ave. Slkff lUlllV VanderblltHotel RflQTniS ' '*"'''< street BUO I USl 799 Boylston Street Diljviries to Stiamers mi all Eastern Polits Orders Filled Day or Night for OL.EVEL.AIMD and State of Ohio Complete Stock. Regular discount to Trade. KNOBLE BROS. 1896 W. 2Sth St., Cleveland, O. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery THE SMITH & FETTERS CO. 73S Euclid Avenue CLEVELAND, OHIO Flowers of Every Kind in Season CLEVELAND A. GRAHAM & SON 5523 Euclid Ave. Will take good care of your orders Members oj F. T. D. Association. Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS. FLORISTS 2S Clinton Avenue, N. RscUjtor Phono 506. Long Dist. Boll Phone «i8o Members Florists Telegraph De'ivory S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y. ANDERSON service means fresh, stnrdy Stock and prompt deliveries in BCFFAIiO, I,OCKPORT, NIAGARA FAXL,S and WESTERN NEW YORK. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery HIGH GRADE PLANTS For Retail Stores a Specialty ASK FOR UST THONIAS ROUND, Naliant. Mass. WORCESTER, MASS. Randall's Flower Shop KABBT I. BANDAl,!., Proprietor. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery St. Louis, Mo.— Fred C. Weber, 4326-28 Olive St. St. Paul, Minn.— Holm & Olson, Inc. Tarrytown-cn-Hudson, N. Y.— P. R Pier- son Co. Toronto, Can.— J. H. Dunlop, 8-10 West Adelaide St. Washington, D. C— Gude Bros., 1214 P ot. Washington, D. C— George H. Cooke, Connecticut Ave. and L St. Worcester, Mass.— Randall's Flower Shop 22 Pearl St. F. T. D. NOTES The Florists Telegraph Delivery convention to be held in Cleveland at the Hollenden, October 8 and 9, is the chief topic of conversation in trade circles. That the meeting will be a record breaker in attendance Is prophesied. The committee in charge has had a number of meetings and plans are well matured for handling the big gathering. That there will be much rivalry for the F. T. D. window prizes offered by Messrs. Pollworth, Grakelow and Seligman, goes without saying. A special committee has charge of this particular feature. A novel feature vrill be a vast dis- play of specimens of publicity used by individual firms for the purpose of study and comparison. Every member having advertising matter that proved especially good as a busi- ness getter should exhibit same for the common good. NEW FLOWER STORE. Roosevelt, N. Y. — John J. Ruckrie- gel, 408 Rahway avenue. MACNAIR Florist 2 Broad Street, Providence, R. I. H. F. A. LANGE WORCESTER, MASS. Deliveries to all points in New England. 126,000 Square Feet of Glass. Member Plorlsts' Telegraph Delivery Association. YALE! YALE! And All New Haven Neighborhood FLOWER AND PUNT DELIVERIES Everything First-CIass J. N. CHAMPION & CO. 1026 Chapel St., New Haven. Conn. ST. LOUIS, MO. FRED C. WEBER 4326<28 Olive St. Mtmier /Jurists Telegraph Delivery Aimciaticn NOTICE INITIALS. IVe have one store only THE J. R«. GASSER COMPANY, CLEfELMB Euclid Avenue The Far- Famed Flowers of TORONTO DeUvered on mail or telegraph order for any occasion. In any part of the Dominion. JOHN H. DUNLOP »-10 West Adelaide St. - TOBONTO, ONT ALBANY. N. Y. Flowers or Design Work DELIVERED IN ALBANY AND VICINITY ON TELEGRAPHIC ORDER 106 STATE STREET, ALBANY, N. Y. "THE HOME OF FLOWERS'' ■The largest cat flower store In America. Orders for the TWIN CITIES and for aU Northwestern points given prompt at- tention. HOLM & OLSON, incorporated ST. PAUL, MINN. ^' Park Floral Go. B. E. GILLIS, President. E. P. NEIMAN, Secretary. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery 9ENVER. COLORADO Quality and Reliability WARBURTON FALL RIVER, MASS. Deliveries of Flowers and Flaats IB FALL BIVEB and eontlrnavs territory. 324 HORTICULTURE September 28, 1918 FIELD GROWN CARNATION PLANTS C. W. WARD ALMA WARD ALICE MATCHLESS Large, Healthy Plants $7.00 Per 100. $60.00 Per 1000 THE LEO NIESSEN GO. 1201 Race Street, PHILADELPHIA. PA- TRY Horticulture's Advertisers FIR^T Before Looking Elsewhere Tell Them You Did So And They'll Reciprocate EDWARD REID WHOLESALE FLORIST 1619 - 21 Ruttetd St., PUtdtlplii*, P«. CHOICE BEAUTIES, ORCHIDS, VALLEY, ROSES ind all Seasonabii Varieties of Cut Flowen CHARLES LMEEHAN Wholesale Cut Flowers Plants, Greens, etc. 5 So. Mole St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. GEORGE B. HART WHOLESALE FLORIST 24 Stone St., Rochester, N. Y. E. CHILL CO. Wholesale Florists HI^IHMIOND, IND. rtMaa naaUaa H»rit«alt«n whan wrltlas. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, Inc. WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS CoiislK>ment« 8«Uolted Hardy Fancy Fern Oar Specialty 264 RANDOLPH ST., DETROIT, MICH. The House for Quality and Service ZECH & MANN I^^We are Wholesale Florists Doing a Strictly Wholesale Business 30 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO 1 / \ 1^ CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA. PA. J ;:x:v.. /> IF You Want Anj^hing from Boston Get From Henry M. Robinson & Co. For Safety Place Your Orders With Us MEIMRY IVI. IROBIIMSOIM & 2 Winthrop Square and 32 Otis Street, BOSTON, MASS It WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS TRADE PRICES -Per 100 TO DEALERS O^LY BOSTON Sept. 36 ST. LOUIS Sept. 23 PHOA. Sept. 83 Roses Am Beauty, Special " *' Fancy and Extra " '* No. I and culls Russell Hadlcv Euler, Mock , 8 Arenberg, Hoosier Beauty ! 8 Ward, HilHogdon 8 Killarney, Key, Taft j 8 Ophelia, Sunburst Carnatioiu Cattleyaa Lilies, Longif loruni Lilies, Speciosum Lily of the Valley Snapdragon Gladioli Asters Dahlias j •- Calendula ; i Chrysanthemums 15 Gardenias 1 • • Adiantum 1 i Smtlax I - • Asparagus Plumoius. & Spren. (100 Bchs.) 35 to to to to to to to 60.00 40.00 16.00 25 .CO 25.00 2J.OO 3* .00 25.0c ao.oo 25.00 4.00 75.00 35. CO 25.00 10.00 5.00 5.C0 3.00 30.00 1.35 35.00 50.00 40.00 25.00 6.00 4.00 2.00 2.00 2. CO s.oo 2. 00 2. CO 12.50 6.00 to to to to to 4.00 3.00 4.00 12.50 25.00 60.00 30. CO 10,00 15.00 15.00 5. CO 4.00 4.00 6.00 3.00 15 00 8.00 6.00 4.00 10 00 x.oo 15.00 75.00 20.00 to 12.00 to 8.00 to 8.00 4.0J 4.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 2,00 1 .00 to 50. so to 10.00 to 5.00 to to 35.00 15.00 xo.oo 15'00 10.00 10.00 lo.oe 5.00 6.00 6.00 3.00 75.00 19. 00 8.00 3. 00 3.00 to . to to 3.00 to to . 8.00 to to . 1. 00 to • 35.CO 5c. 00 5'O0 4 00 5.00 to William F. Kasting Co. ^A/^Holesalo Plorls-bs 568-570 WASHINGTON STREET • BUFFALO, N. Y. J. A. BUDLONG 184 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO CUT FLOWERS ROSES, VALLEY and CARNATIONS A Specialty WHOLESALE GROWER of ROBERT DYSART CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT Simple methods of correct acconntlBfir especially adapted for florists' nse. BOOKS BALANCED AND ADJUSTED 40 STATE STREET . . BOSTON Telephone Main B8 Boston Floral Supply Co. 347-357 Cambridee St., Boston Headquarters for CTCAS, BASKETS, WIRE DESIGNS and WAX FLOWERS Send for price list if you have not re* ceived one. September 28, 1918 HORTICULTURE 325 Flower Market Reports The situation in the niav- BOSTON tiet today is probably un- piiralleled in its history for this season of the year and one has but to consult the death notices in the local papers to find the cause. With four and five columns, set in solid agate type, of death notices, published daily for the past week caused by the prevalent epidemic of grippe the market has developed into more of an auction than anything else. With flowers scarce and every one desirous of ob- taining what material can be found to fill their orders prices have advanced with leaps and bounds with the result that everyone in both wholesale and retail markets is workin.g overtime to meet what nearly everyone in the trade acknowledges to be an unfortu- nate condition of affairs. As one wholesaler tersely put it while he has never objected to being compelled to work early and late to fill any orders, under present conditions the one thing that keeps him raoviu.g is sym- pathy for the unfortunate and such indeed is the feeling expressed through- out the entire trade. The quality of the stock being received is excellent, both in short and long stemmed varie- ties of roses with American Beauties having an exceptional demand. Carna- tions are poor but white asters that have been formerly selling at a small price at this time of the year have an exceptional demand to fill orders that in ordinary times would be taken care of by such carnations as were to be found on the market. There are not enough lilies on the market to supply the demand and several wholesalers have made hurried trips to New York in an attempt to secure enough mate- rial to overcome the local shortage. What chrysanthemums that have been received are in fine condition while gladioli seem to be about over. The market is consid- CmCAGO ered tight, notwithstand- ing a good supply of flowers in general is coming. As the demand for funeral flowers regulates the amount of business done, so the supply of short and medium roses de- cides the condition of the market This week the long stemmed roses are more than enough to care for all orders while the call for cheaper grades cannot be entirely met. Ship- ping trade comes in here and helps greatly in using up the long stock. Asters are now the best seen this sea- son. They are perfect in form and DAHLIAS In the original boxes as packed by the growers, no lehandling, choice well K r o w n stock, standard varieties, $2.00 per 100. Novelties and other choice varieties, $3.00, $4.00, $6.00 per 100. Everything in Cut Flowers, Plants, Greens, Ribbona and Supplies BusineBB Hours, 7 A. M. to 5 P. M. S. S. PENNOCK COMPANY The ^"Ft'oViSilof Philadelphia NBV/ YORK 1 1 7 W. 28th St. PHILADELPHIA BALTIMORE 1 608- 1 e20 Ludlow St. Franklin & St. Paul Sta. WASHINGTON. 1 2 1 8 H. St.. N. >V. WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS - ™^"'"'^" /o'd'ealers o. ly Roses Ajn. Beauty, Speaal .. " " Fancy and Extra. . . " *' No. I and culls Russell Hadley Euler, Mock • . - Arcnberg, Hoosier Beauty Ward, Hillingdon fCillarney, Key, Taft (Ophelia. Sunburst Camatioiu Cattleyae Liliea. LonGriflorum Lilies, Speciosum Lily of the Valley Snapdragon- Gladioli • Asters DahKas Calendula Chrysanthemums Gardenias Adiantnm Smilcix \«paraffua Pla. & Spren. (looBhs.) CINCINNATI Sept. 23 CHICAGO Sept. aj BUFFALO Sept. 23 PITTSBURC Sept. 23 25-00 15.00 6.00 6.00 O.CMD 6.00 5.0O 4.00 3.00 5.00 a. CO 60.00 12.50 3 00 3.00 4 00 15.00 25.00 35-00 20.00 10.00 ij.oo ; 13. 00 12. OG . 8.00 6.00 I 6.00 I 10. CO I 3,00 ; 75.00 15. CO ' 6.00 I 5.00 1 4.0J S-oo 1. 00 30.00 3 >.oo 40.00 23.00 6.00 4. CO 50.00 40.0c 15.00 20.00 3.00 3.00 2.00 '3 00 3.00 75.00 12.00 4.00 3.0c 3.00 3.00 2.00 15.00 to I. 00 IP 15.00 tc 25.00 10 to ■ to to to 10,00 8.00 8 00 10. CO 4.00 9 .oc 15.00 8.00 4 00 3.00 4.00 3.00 33.00 2.00 18.0c 25.00 10.00 30 6.00 3.00 3. CO 3.00 3.00 3. CO 3.00 1. 00 50.00 10.00 4.00 6.00 3. CO 2.00 .50 i.or 1.00 30.00 20,00 8.0C 10.00 25.00 15.00 3.00 0 00 3S.OC 90.0C 10. OC tS.oc O.co r 6.^0 4.C0 10 12, CO to, 00 5.00 400 u 10.00 b.oo 3.00 u 8,0c 10.00 3.00 10.00 1.50 3 CO [t 4.0c 60.00 0 75.00 12.00 t< 15.OC 6.00 to 8.00 to 4 00 3 . c to 4 CO 4.00 4 00 to 6.00 3.50 2.0 tn 3.CO 3- 0 4.00 to 15.00 «.oo i:>.co to to 50.00 1.50 20.00 50.00 •75 ta 50 30.00 1.00 15.0c 50.0c color and are of the fluffy type known as astermums. Carnations are not much in evidence, the field ones being sone and the indoor ones scarcely in gloom. Gladiolus are fairly plentiful and selling well. Blue gentians are much in demand for patriotic bouquets being just the shade of blue to com- bine with red and white. Chrysan- themums are of good size and quality and the public buy better than they often do so early in the season. Business is excellent. CINCINNATI During the past fort- night stock of all kinds has been finding a good market and practically all receipts have been cleaning up readily. Roses are much better than they were and are in a larger supply. Carnations are in a fairly heavy and steady supply and are proving good property. The late aster cut is at its zenith. Large shipments of excellent stock are com- ing regularly. Some good gladioli may be had. Other offerings are chrysanthemums, dahlias, cosmos and lilies. New wild smilax has been added to the list of available decora- tive material. The market is in a CLEVELAND very healthy condi- tion, demand being slightly in excess of supply. Outdoor stock is about gone excepting gladioli, asters and larkspurs. Some dahlias are coming in and meet with ready sale. Roses are improving both In quantity and quality. Orchids are very scarce and lily of the "valley is in but moderate supply. A few chrys- anthemums have arrived but the Queen of the Autumn will not be a fixture in this market until middle of October. (Continwd on page 327) 336 HOETICULTURE September 28, 1918 H. E. FROMENT Wholesale Commitrion Florist Choice Cut Flowers New Addrcsa, 143 West 28th St., NEW TOBK Telephones: 2200, 2201, Madison Square. — WM. P. FORD — Wholesale Florist 107 W. 28tli Street, NEW YORK Telephone 533S, Farragut. Call and iDspect tbe Best Establl§ment In the Wholesale Flower District. JOHN YOUNG & CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS S3 WEST 28th STREET NEW YORK CITY Consignments Solicited Phone FarraKQt 4336 WALTER F. SHERIDAN Wholesale Commission Dealer in CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 13S West 28th Street, New York Telephono— i6<2-S533 Itladlson Square RIEDEL & MEYER, Inc. Wholesale Commission READY FOR BUSINESS 49 WEST 28th ST. NEW YORK. GEO. C. SIEBRECHT WHOLESALE FLORIST iO» ^M/^KST a8«h ST CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 'HONIi{tg|;FARIUQCT NEW YORK THE KERVAN CO Fresh Cat Decorative Evergreens. Highest Standard of Quality. Largest Stock in America. Write tor Illustrated Catalog of Greens and Florists' Supplies 119 W. 28th St., - - NEW YORK WILLIAM H. KUEBLER Brooklyn'* Foramott and B«*t WHOLESALE COMMISSION HOUSE 4 First CIus Market in ali CUT FLOWERS 18 Willonghby St. Brooklya, N. T I. C. FORD 121 W«st 28th St., NEW YORK fiu m\i m\ mm A FnU L,ine of ALL CUT FLOWEBS. Telephone 3870 Farragut jp. J. si^iOMi: WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORIST !5ii^T^§£3^^ nupHon JiSy j rABBAaOT A foil Use ef Chelea 0«* View* BtOTk tm .B 131 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY ALBANY GUT FLOWER EXCHANGE THOMAS TRACEY, Msr. WHOLESALE ONLY 611 Broadway, ALBANY, N. Y. SAVE TIME AND MONET BT BKHDHrO TOCB 0»DKB8 TO VB Prices Right. Consignments Solicited. Telephone Connection HENRY M. ROBINSON CO. OF NEW YORK SS-S7 \A/os'k ae-tK S'fcr-oo'fc Tflephonea, IS — g£10 Madison Square Consignments Bolielted MACBICE Lu 01.ABB. Treasarer NBW YORK QDOTAflONS PER 100. To Dealers Only ROSES AND CARNATIONS American Beauty, Special '* " Fancy and Extra. ** " No. I and culls. . RiweU, H«aier Elder, Mock, Key Arenbers, Hi>osier Beauty Ward. HilUnsdoD Kollamey, Taft Ophelia. Sunburst Carnations list Part If WMk nlitl Sipt. 21 1918 8.00 ♦ .GO .50 .50 •30 ■50 •50 •50 .50 •50 •75 25.00 8.00 3.00 6,00 6.00 13.00 4.00 3.00 3.00 J. 00 3.00 Fint Part If Wiik baeiuiif Sapt II 1111 10.00 6.00 .50 I. CO ■ 75 ■75 .50 ■75 .75 .50 to 30,00 xo.oo 5.00 a.oo 6,00 13.00 5.00 3.00 3.0O 6,00 300 WE WANT MORE SHIPPERS We have a namerons cllentace of New Tork City bayers and th* dsaaad ss- oeeds onr supply. This Is especially tme ef Hoses. We have every facility and abandant means and best retorns are aasared for stock conalKned to ns. Addreas Tonr Shipments to UNITED CUT FLOWER CO. Inc. 1 1 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK D. J. Pappas, Pre*. RCED (Bl KELLER 122 West 85th St., Nevp Tork Florists' Supplies We manufacture all oar iitil Disigis, Baskeb, Win Wirk KNoviltiis and are dealers in Decorative Glassware, Growers and Florists* Beaalsit«B H. BAYERSDORFER & CO. Manufacturers and Importers 1129 Arch St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. THE ILEADING FLORISTS' SUPPLY HOUSE OF AMERICA WILLIAM MACKIE WHOLESALE FLORIST 106 West 28th Strwt. NEW YORK Consignments Solicited TELEPHONE: FARRAGUT 760 Wired Toothpicks Manufactured by W.J.COWEE, Berlin, N.Y. 10,000. . .$2.00 60,000. . .$8.76 Sample free. For sale by dealers. When writingto Advertisers kindly mentiofi Horticulture September 28, 1918 HORTICULTURE ■■i-r, Flower Market Reports {Continued from page 325) The market broad- NEW YORK ened to a slight de- gree but in general there is a quiet tone and were it not that several buyers for Boston took a considerable number of lilies and shorter grades of light colored roses out of the market it is not like- ly that prices would be better than last week. Roses are coming in more Ireely and are improving in quality and stem. American Beauties are in moderate supply and are moving bet- ter. The carnation supply is not yet large but they show an improvement. Several shipment of sizable "Mums" have been disposed of at figures that compare favorably with prices usual- ly going in former years. Lilies, at present are bringing satisfactory prices. Lily of the valley and or- chids are scarcer. Some very good asters are to be had but the big cut is over and dahlias will probably en- joy a short season before the chrys- anthemums come along in quantity. Such stock as celosla, ageratum, heli- anthus, etc., meet with indifferent de- mand. Smilax and asparagus are not going well. Flowers have ROCHESTER, N. Y. been very scarce, carna- tions are arriving in small quantities but are short stemmed. There are very good Scott Key and American Beauties and a fair supply of other roses In good quality. Asters are mostly poor. Cosmos in good quality are seen and there are a few gooa dahlias. Boston ferns are selling well. Trade in general, out- ST. LOUIS side of funeral work, is dull. Quite a few dahlias are in. The new St. Louis dahlia grown by Joe Hauser, a bril- liant single red, is very popular. Some good roses are seen — also a few good looking violets. Business is better. WASHINGTON Roses have im- proved in quality and prices average higher. Some few new crop carnations are to be had and October Frost has made its ap- pearance, although poor in quality. Asters are off the market locally. Cosmos is not good. Dahlias are more plentiful, but a scarcity is ex- pected because of adverse weather conditions. Orchids are very scarce, also lilies. There is a continued shortage of dagger ferns because the fern pickers have secured more profit- able employment among thr many war industries. J. K. Al-L IM "A LBA08R nraB WBOLBSilB GJ»HISSIO:« TIIAOB FOR OVBK THUTI TEARS" "OSES! I '\A/^AIM-r ROSES! Have a demand for more than I can supply. Rose Growers Call or Write, 118 West 28tli St IME:\A^ YORK TKUEPHOMKS Furmsnt 167 ud SOW NEW YORK QDOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only MISCELLANEOUS Cattleya* Lilies. Lonsiflorum Lilies. Speciosum LUy of the ValleT Snapdragon Gladioli Alters Dahlias Calendula Chrysanthemums - Grdenias Adiantum SmUax Asparagus Plumosus. & Spren (loo bunches) . Ust Part of Wiik iidJBK Sept. 21 1918 First Part if Wsik liBginniii Sipt. U I91S as-oo 0 5C.OO 6.00 to 3.00 l.CO to 4.00 4.00 to to 8.00 a. 00 .50 .50 5.00 i.oo 4.00 3.00 3.00 10 00 3.00 6.00 8.00 to to 10.00 to la.oo 35.00 IC.OC 2,00 3.00 a. 00 .50 ■50 •25 6.00 8.00 50.o> 13. CO 4. CO 8,0c 4.00 4.CO 3.00 ■50 If .a 13.00 Obituary Charles Bartlett Weathered, Jr. We have received the sad news of the death of the son of C. B. Weath- ered of New York, by a shot from a machine gun, at the front in France. Marne, and was one of the first to cross the River Ourcq, and one of the first to fall. The letter states that he was game to the last. He was the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Weathered and much sympathy is felt for his parents and sisters by numerous friends in the trade in their great be- reavement. George P. Buckley. George Patrick Buckley died sud- denly at his residence. No. 1275 Atlan- tice avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y., aged 70 years. For years his place on Fulton street was known as the Crystal Pal- ace, named after the London institu- tion of that name, where, as a boy. he cultivated flowers used for the palace of the late Queen Victoria. He leaves a son and a daughter. William F. Cotter. William F. Cotter, superintendent of parks at Salem, Mass., died on Sep- tember 20 after an illness of only a few days from Spanish influenza. Ch.\RI.ES B.\RTLETT WEATHEREn, Jr. He was killed on July 31st. his 24th birthday. C. B. Weathered. Jr.. joined the 7th Regiment of New York in June, 1917, and at the request for vol- unteers to fill the 69th Infantry, was transferred to that regiment, now the 165th Infantry. 42d or Rainbow Divi- sion. He trained at Camp Mills and went overseas in October. He was sent to the hospital in March, having been gassed, but rejoined his regin\ent in April. From a letter received by his parents from a comrade, he was in the battles of Chateau Thierry and the VEGETABLE FORCING By Prof. B. L. Watts Which has just come from the press. This book was produced In response to nunilierless Inquiries for a practical up- to-date volume on the forcing of vege- tables. In our Judgment It is the most complete, final and authoratative work on forcing ever Issued. The author of this Intensely practical book has had a large experience In growing crops under glass. He gives clearly and concisely, complete Instructions covering Greenhouse Con- struction, Soil, Preparation, Insects, Diseases, Marketing, Cropping S.vstem. and the growing of all of the most Im- portant Vegetable Forcing Crops. The book will be found equally valuable to amateurs and experienced gardeners. Price Net $2.00. For Sale by HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. Boston, Mass. HORTICULTURE September 28, 1918 CHICAGO. Albert Koehler, secretary of the American Bulb Co. is mourning the loss of his father whose death oc- curred Sept. 7th. Thos. Kidwell, whose father is one of Chicago's pioneer florists, has sent home a German helmet which he se- cured while on duty "somewhere in France." The show window of the American Bulb Co. has a very appropriate addi- tion to its trays of bulbs, in the form of a miniature vessel which suggests the difficulties under which the stock was secured. Wm. Wolf, who has built up a nice little trade on East Monroe street says the summer has not been a bad one, but he is quite ready for the fall business to begin. Arthur Stielow, .another stockhold- er in the Chicago Flower Growers' Assn., whose greenhouses are in Niles Center, 111., sailed for France recent- ly, in the heavy field artillery branch of the service. In spite of the increased difficulty of getting in moss this year, owing to scarcity of labor and transportation troubles, the American Bulb Co. has received 20 cars of it. A. Miller, president of the company is in New York this week. Peter Schurer, a grower of Evans- ton, and a stock holder of the Chicago Flower Growers' Assn., has received word that his son, recently injured in action, has been returned from France and is now in a hospital in Cape May, N. J. Mr. Schurer's daughter has gone east to see her brother. A. Lange has eleven stars in his service flag now and it is probable that his son, Homer, will enter the service soon and add another. Two former employees have been reported in the list of casualties so far, Chaun- cy Sanders, severely wounded, and Fred Colterjohn, gassed and injured. Business is reported as good at the Lange store with the preponderance of the trade going to funeral work. The window of this store was a blaze of fall coloring this week with the beautiful bittersweet from Michigan putting the finishing touches to win- dow edges, basket handles and bou- quets. Nothing from the woods is more graceful and brilliant than this. Thirty-two hundred dollars were realized from the sale of stock at the .\nton Then place last week. The Central Trust Co. of Illinois, receiv- ers for Wm. Langhout, bankrupt, who recently purchased the place, was or- dered by the U. S. District court to sell the stock at public auction.. Some sensational prices were made on plants and everything was sold at a fraction of its value. A. Then has the greenhouse back again, 'a sadder and wiser man. The Central Floral Co., 132 N. State street, has another window dis- play, which is strictly patriotic but the crowds cannot see it without also seeing the companion window with its beautiful arrangement of fresh flowers. The window shows a sol- dier in uniform with gun in hand, just opening the gate to leave for the war and to his faithful dog, who tries to pass out with him he says: "Not this time, old pal" The work is splendid- ly done and brings the tears to many eyes. The bowling season opened for the Chicago Florists' Club on Sept. 20tli. when John Huebner, AUie Zech, Fred Price, Peter Olsem and Wm. Lorinan met at Kaad's Alleys, Lincoln and Western avenues, and organized the first Centrals in the Kaad League, with John Huebner as captain. On Sept. 24th the second league of Cen- trals was formed with John Huebner again captain and Fred Lieberman, Ed. Martin, Wm. Lorman and Wm. Wolf, members. They will bowl at the Lincoln alleys, Lincoln avenue and Belmont avenues. In the decorations of the great de- partment stores, the minimum use of flowers is very noticeable in their fall openings. Even artificial flowers are almost entirely lacking and for the first time in many years, if not in the history of the store, all that would suggest the use of flowers is eliminated from the main floor of Marshall Fields', and the great aisles twelve feet wide and a block long are draped only by flags, a beautiful and inspiring sight, but the large urns that have heretofore topped the central corners are con- spicuously absent. Another store used evergreens of various kinds, in festoons but the work was so poorly done that it was not attractive. These influences, in the heart of the world's wealthiest retail district is to be re- gretted, for 'the 100,000 or more peo- ple who visit the shopping district in the "loop" each day cannot help being influenced to some degree. WASHINGTON, D. C. George W. Hess, Judge Downey and William F. Gude, with his two sons, spent the week end with Mr. John Westcott, at Barnegat Bay. Miss Nellie Brueninger, of the Gude Bros, store, is back from a three weeks' vacation. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Dore and daughter. Shirley, are here from Conifer, Colo. Mrs. Dore is the sister of Miss Nellie Bruenin- ger. Chauffeurs in the employ of the flor- ists of Washington are warned to car- ry their registration cards with them at all times. Ernest McCarter, col- ored dellveryman in the employ of the Leo Niessen Co., found himself in rather an uncomfortable position re- cently when, following a collision with another machine, he was taken to the police station because of having left big registration card at home. Declaring that the local stores are in sore straits for clerical help, the local merchants' association has ap- pealed to the women of Washington to accept positions and thus make up for the loss of man power due to the draft, the work-or-fight order, and en- listments. The business houses of Washington have gladly given their best help to the services of the coun- try. Among those heaviest hit are the florists, who will gladly welcome any additions to their forces. The next regular meeting oT the Florists Club of Washington, D. C, is scheduled for Tuesday evening, Octo- ber 1. The florists have been asked to assist in the Fourth Liberty Loan Campaign and at this meeting it will be explained to them how they can best help. Definite plans will be an- nounced with respect to window dis- play and newspaper advertising. Letters from the front tell of the sending to base hospitals of Horace D., and Frank W. Hetherington, sons of the late lifetime employee of Rob- ert Craig Co., of Philadelphia, and brothers of J. Harper Hetherington, manager of the Washington Floral Co. Horace has been rather severely gassed by the enemy, while Frank is a victim of rheumatism. During the recent drive he stood in water up to his hips and has since become crip- pled as a result. Mrs. Hetherington, mother of these boys, is entitled to wear a service pin with three stars, for there is another boy, William M. Hetherington, Over There. The business of W. W. Kimmel, September 28, 1918 HORTICULTURE y-e9 Cambridge New York m WORLD'S OLDEST and LARGEST Manufacturers of ALL STYLES and SIZES of A. FLOWER POTS feCO., INC. H. HEWS i Cambridge, Mass. Fourteenth street northwest, has been taken over by the Florida Fruit & Flower Company, which will special- ize in fruit and flower baskets for hospital and invalids. The business will be operated by George Demer. Mr. Kimmel gave up his store to en- ter the employ of the government, and is now located at the American University Camp. BOSTON. Three of S. J. Goddard's young men are in the army and it is impossible to get even girls in Framingham, where the factories are paying high wages with short hours and car fares. So, like many others, he is "up against it." Denver, Colo. — Barteldes Seed Store will open a new store at 1010 Champa street on October 1. They will add a floral department. The leading retail flower stores will be closed at 6. MO ex- cept on Saturday evening throughout the coming season. Horticultural Books For Sale by HOBTICCLTCBE PUBLISHING CO. Chryganthemnm Manual. Elmer D Smith »0.(10 The Chrxsantfaemum. HerrlDg- ton (0 Commercial Carnation Culture. Dick 1.60 Commerolal Bese Culture. Holmes 1.80 Violet Culture. Galloway l.M Ore«nhou8e Construction. Taft.. l.SO Sweet Peas up to Date. Kerr. . . 1.50 Plant Propagation, Greenhouse and Nursery Practice. Kains.. l.SO Plant PruninE- Kalns l.SO Book of Garden Plans. Hamblln. t.OO Landscape Desien. Hubbard.,.. 8.00 The Art of Outdoor Rose Grow- ing. Thomas 6.00 The Home Veretable Garden. Kruhm 1.00 Vegetable Oardeninc. R. !.>. Watts 1.76 Parsons on The Bose 1.00 Principles of Floriculture. E. A. White 1.76 Foundations of American Grape Culture. Mnnson 2.00 Plant Materials of DecoratlTe Oardenlnff. Trelease l.CO Aristocrats of the Garden. Wll- •on 6.00 Bailey's Cyclopedia of Horticul- ture, 8 Tolumes M.oo CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY Advertisements in this Department, Ten Cents a Line, Net BULBS C. KEUR & SONS, HILLEGOM, Holland. llulbs of all descriptions. Write for prices. NEW YORK BRANCH, 8-10 Bridge St. CARNATIONS 600 Winsor; 300 Enchantress; 250 White Enchantress; 150 White Perfection; 150 ^I;itfhless : 100 Harry Fenn ; 75 Beacon; ?.r,M) per 100 for Winsor; $6.00 per 100 for all the others. Cash with order. Strong plants from field. COREY & BRIGHT, Chapman St.. Canton. Mass. CARNATION STAPLES Split carnations qulclsly, easily and cheaply mended. Pillsbury's Carnation Staple, 1000 for 35c.: 3000 for $1.00 post- paid. I. L. PILLSBURY, Galesburg, 111. DAHLIAS Peony Dahlia Mrs. Frederick Grinnell. Stock For Sale. JOHN P. ROONEY, New Bedford, Mass. New Paeony Dahlia — John Wanamaker, Newest, Handsomest, Best. Now 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. Orders booked at any time for Fall or Spring delivery. Wholesale and Retail. Send for Catalog. NORTHBORO DAHLIA & GLADIOLUS GARDENS, J. L. Moore, Prop., Northboro. Mass. DAISIES Daisies ; Bellis Monstrosa, Pink or Wliite. also Longfellow and Snowball. Fine strong plants. $;5.00 per 1000; .?S.23 per 3000. Cash. BRILL CELERY GAR- DENS, Kahimazoo, Mich. GLASS Greenhouse glass, lowest prices. JOHN- STON GLASS CO., Hartford City, Ind. GOLD FISH Gold fish, aquarium plants, snails, cas- tles, globes, aquarium, fish goods, nets, etc., wholesale. FRANKLIN BARRETT, Breeder, 4815 D St., Olney, Philadelphia, Pa. Large breeding pairs tor sale. Send for price list. GK.\SS SEEDS For Lawn, Golf or Pasture, in special mixtures or in sorts ; Fall is the time to prepare. A. ROLKER & SONS, 31 Barclay St.. Xt'w York City. H.\RDy PERENNIALS STRONG TWO-YEAR-OLD FIKLI) GROWN PL.\NTS. .Viiuilegias, Aehilleas. Alyssum. Anthemis, .\raliis, Astllbes, Haptisia, Boltonias. Be- tunicas, Centaurea Maorocepliala, Chrysan- thennini Shasta Daisy, Coreopsis, Delphi - niimi Chinensis, Dianthus Barl>atua and I'l'tnnarius. Funkias Med. Variegata. Hibis- (■us Mosclieutos, and Militaris. iris Ger- inanica Iris Orieutalis, Iris Siberica. Lavan- dula. Linum Perenne. Lychnis Chalceodou- ica. I'entstemons, Rudbeckias, Purpurea, etc. Sedum.s. etc. 3S-50 per 100, $50.(iO per 1000. Cash. Send for complete list. PALI- SADES NIJRSKRIKS, INC., Sparkill, N. Y. HEMEBOC.4LLIS Strong Divisions, Flava, Kawanso 11. pi., Orangeman. Thunbergii, FlorLam. Apricot, etc., .$4.00 per 100. $.55.00 per 1000. Cash. PALISADES NURSERIES, INC., Sparkill, N. Y. OBCHIDS HASSALL & CO., Orchid Growers and Raisers, Southgate, London. England. Catt- leyas and Laelio-Cattleyas our specialty. One trial order solicited. PANSY PL.4NTS I'.WSY I'L.WTS. strong and stocky, sni.irh strain, $:i.00 per 1000; $.S.2.-) per ;i00b. lash. I'r.inipt shipment. These plants and strain will please you. BltlLI. CELERY GARDENS. Kalamazoo. Ali.h. PEONIES Peonies. The world's greatest collection, 1200 sorts. Send for list. C. BETSCHER, Canal Dover, O. PRIMUL.AS Primula Oboonica : Five different colors, sooil strong plants, out of 3-inch pots, at .$10.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000. Cash with order. J. H. FIESSER, Hamilton Ave., N'orth Bergen, N. J. ROSE8 ROSES, CANNAS AND SHRUBS. THE CONARD & JONES COMPANY, WEST GROVE, PA. SPHAGNUM MOSS Live Sphagnum moss, orchid peat and orchid baskets always on hand. LAOER & HURRELL, Summit, N. J. SWEET PEAS .lust .\rrived, crop lOlS winter flowering SWEET PE.AS. New Zealand grown, the larjie flowering waved or Spencer type. We have been very fortunate to secure the en- tire crop of one of the best growers in New Zealand, New Zealand grown seeil has al- ways produced the earliest anil best blooms, ami seed started in August will produce rttnvers from Thanksgiving until March; retjuirinj^ a low temperature, these make an i(le;il taM»p for the Florist this year. Scar- Ift, always a good seller. Finest Mixture, all the best colors. Pink and White, Blanche Ferry type. Yarrawa (true), bright rftse pink with light wings. Write for further particulars. JULll'S ROEHKS Ct)., Rutherford, N. J. VEGETABLE PLANTS CELERY PLANTS— Golden Self Blanch- ing (French Strain), Giant Pascal, also the grand new Easy Blanching, which la easy to grow, fine plants, ready for the field, $2.00 per 1000. Cash. BRILL CELERY GARDENS. Kalamazoo, Mich. VINES Flowering and Foliage Vines, choice collection. Large Specimen, Pot and Tub grown for immediate effect; also Climbing Roses. J. H. TROY, Mount Hlesarlik Nur- sery, New Rochelle, N. Y. WIRE WORK WILLIAM E. HEILSCHER'S WIRE WORKS, 264 Randolph St., Detroit, Mich. THE NUT-GROWER The unique monthly publica- tion which furnishes reliable and interesting: up-to-date in- formation regarding the value of pecans and other edible nuts and how to grow them for profit. Subscription, $1.00 per year Sample Copy Free THE NUT -GROWER No. 2 Francis St. WAYCROSS, GA. 330 HORTICULTURE September 28, 1918 ^^»^ Save yonr plants and trees. Just the thing for greenhouse and outdoor use. Destroys Mealy Bug, Brown and White Scale. Thrips, Red Spider, Black and Green Fly, Mites, Ants, etc., without Injury to plants and without odor. Used according to direction, our stand- ard 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 Pets. Excellent as a wash for dogs and other animals. Relieves mange. Dilute with water 30 to 50 parts. Vz Pint, 30c.; Pint, 50c.; Quart, 90c.; H Gallon, 51.50; Gallon, $2.50; 6 Gal- lon Can, S10.90; 10 Gallon Can, $20.00. Directions on package. LEMON OIL COMPANY Dipt. S. 420 W. LKlniton St, liltinori. Ml The Recognized Standard Insecticide. A spray remedy for green, black, white fly, thrlps and soft scale. Quart, $1.00; Gallon, $2.60. FUNCINE For mildew, rust and other blights affect- ing flowers, fruits and vegetables. Quart, $1.00; Gallon, $2.60. VERMiNE For eel worms, angle worms and other worms working In the soil. Qnart, $1.00; Gallon, $3.00 SOLD BY DEALERS. Aphine Manufacturing Co. MADISON, N. J. Difficult and rejected cases spe- cially solicited. No misleading In- ducements made to secure business. Over 30 years' active practice. Ex- perienced personal. conscientious service. Write for terms. Address SIGGERS & SIGGERS PATBNT LAWYERS Box 9, National Union Building Washington, D. C. NIKOTEEN For Spraying APHIS PUNK For FumigatinK Aik Your Dealer Fot It HICOTIHE MFG. Cfl> ST. LOUIS When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE Gold Never Loses Its Value — USE M^ JShS' Bad yon an/ trouble with the MARCH WIND coming throagh crack or crevice in the Greenhouse ? ^ ! Old English SEMI-LIQUID Glazing Puny I and ELASTIC Will stop the trouble. Put up In 16 pound cans ; 50 and 80 pound buckets. SUPERB PAINT, with years' record to it lip. for Ti'ear and • tear and /oo/ti on either wood or iron Greenhouses. II stays where you put if* ■ In 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 Gallons. ■ t HAMMOND'S PAINT AND SLUG SHOT WORKS, Bea on, N. Y. ■ Hammond's Greenhouse White, i^J^f; ForGseenliottsi Glazing USE IT NOMf F. 0. PIERCE CO. 12 W. MO/tOWAY NEW YORK Mastica is elastic and tenacious, admits of expansion and contraction. Putty becomes hard and brittle. Broken glass more easily removed without breaking of other glass as occurs with hard putty. Lasts longer than putty. Easy to apply. OLASS GREENHOUSES 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. Julinson, Stewart and Varick Aves., Brooklyn, N. Y. When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE )reer'8 Peerlessi Glazing Points For Greenhouses Drive easy and true, becaase both bevels are on the same tide. Can't twist and break the elass in ildving. Galvan- ized and will not rust. No rights or left! The Peerless Glazing Point 18 patented. Nootherslike it. Order from your deatex^ or direct from ds. 1000,75c. postpaid. Samples free. HEKRT A. DREER/I 714 Cheatnnt StreetX » Phllad«lphU. Sure lnse.ct Killer Is a scientifically prepared compound that is highly efficient tor ALL in sect pests, such as green, blsick, while fly, thrips, etc. Why bother with sev- eral sprays when this will answer every purpose throughout the year. Quite harmless to vegetation and foli- age. Very economical — one gal. Imp Soap Spray makes from 25 to 40 gals, effective solution. Directions on can. Pt JOc; Qt. 60c.; Gal. $3.10; 5 Gal. .$9.00; 10 Gals. S17.25: Bbls., per gal., ?1.10. F. O. B. Boston. Genuine can has Ivy Leaf trade mark. Your money back if Imp Soap Spray doesn't do as claimed. Order direct if your dealer can't sup- ply. F. E. ATTEAUX & CO., PropB. Eastern Chemical Co. BOSTON, MASS. CONCENTRATED PULVERIZED MANURE PnlTe!iE«d or Shredded Cattle Manure Pnlverlxed Sheep Manure The Florists' standard of uniform hiffh quality for over ten years. Specify: WIZARD BRAND in your Supply House order, or write us direct lor prices and freight rates. THE PULVERIZED MANURE CO. t4 CdIod Hto«k F»nl, CblVfto;* The Florists Hail Association rate of in- surance from Nov. 1st. 1916 to Nov. Ist. 1917 will be twenty cent.s per hundred square feet of sinf^le tlucU ^lass and eight cents per hundred square feet of double thick ^lasH. For particulars, address. JOHN G. ESLER, Sec., Saddle River, N. J. September 28, 1918 HORTICULTURE 3J1 CAN SHIP ANY SIZE AT ONCE Telephone or Telegraph Order at Our Expense KROESCHELL BROS. CO., 466 W. Erie Street. CHICAGO, ILL. CYPRESS GREENHOUSE STOCK PECKY CYPRGSS STOCK HOT BED SASH Ask for Circular D and Prices THE A. T. STEARNS LUMBER COMPANY NEPONSET, BOSTON DREER'S "Riverton Special" Plant Tubs No Diain . Ea. Doz. 100 10 20 in. $3.25 ?37.50 $287.50 L'd IS in. 2.75 30.00 237.50 :;() ICin. 2.25 26.00 195.00 4(1 H in. 1.90 22.00 168.73 50 12 in. 1.50 15.00 110.00 (iO 10 iu. .03 10..50 77..50 70 S iu. .(LI S.2d 62.30 Tne Kiverton Tub is sold exclusively by us. and is the best ever introduced. The neatest, lightest, and cheapest. Painted green and bound with electric-welded hoops. The four largest sizes are equipped with drop handles. HENRY A. DREER, seeds, Plants, embs anj supplies, 714.716 Chestnut St., PhJIadelpbia, Pa. GREENHOUSES-ALL KINDS Put rour Greenhouse Problems up to us MefropDlifanMaferialCi 1297-1325 Fluahing Are.. BrookIrD, N. Y. Kinj^ /'-^~\ NEW TOBK, 1476 Broadway. BOSTON, 118 State Street. 8CRAMTON, S07 IrTinc Avenae. Plant Propagation, Greenhouse and Nursery Practice By M. G. KAINS We have had many inquiries from time to time for a reliable and up-to-date book on plant propa- gation, but were always at a loss to find any pub- lication that we could recommend. The subject has been dealt with in fragmentary manner only in books that have come to our notice. So it is well that this new work has been issued, espec- ially as it is both comprehensive and practical, and It should meet with a ready sale among plantsmen. nurserymen and gardeners. There are nineteen chapters covering in detail topics of ger- mination and longevity of seeds, propagating by buds, layering, cuttings, grafting, etc., fruit tree stocks, scions, etc., and there are eight pages of condensed cultural instructions in tabulated form, covering annuals and perennials from seed, woody plants, evergreens, vines, bulbs and tubers, greenhouse and house plants, ferns, palms, water plants, orchids and cacti. The illustrations are numerous, comprising 213 figures and halftone plates. There are 322 pages well bound and on heavy paper, teeming with helpful information. It is a book which no cultivator can afford to do without. It is worth many times its price. Copies can be supplied from the office of HORTICUI^ TURE at publisher's price, $1.50. HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 147 Summer St., Boston, Mass. Principles and Practice of Pruning By M. G. KAINS Lecturer on Horticulture, Columbia University Few practices In the handling of plants, especially fruit bearing plants, attract so much interest as do those of pruning. The methods are so varied, the results bo diverse, and the opinions of growers so apparently con- tradictory that this subject Is always one of the most interesting, and the surest to hold attention and arouse discussion. Particularly during the last ten or fifteen years when the principles of plant physiology have been more and more satisfactorily applied to plant production and man- agement has interest settled in pruning. During the latter half of this time also more and more Investi- gations and tests have been conducted by experiment stations and other workers to test out methods and principles in the interest of science and for the benefit of growers. The accumulation of such new Ijnowledge has become very considerable especially in the last de- cade, but it is necessarily so scattered that very few growers have access to It, hence the demand for a book. which shall present the really Important features of these investigations as well as set forth the fundamental principles based upon the laws of plant growth. This volume Is lavishly Illustrated mainly by actual photographs of specimens which show good and bad practices. The author has spared neither time nor ex- pense in gathering his photographs, each one of which tells Its story. After a few pages of Introduction the author discusses Plant Physiology as related to pruning. A chapter takes up the Philosophy of Pruning, Itself a very in- teresting subject. Then follows a classification and clear discussion of Buds, very fully illustrated from life. How Wounds Heal is an exceedingly Interesting chapter, as are also those on Prevention and Repair of Mechanical In- juries, Pruning Nursery Stock, Young Trees, Mature Trees and Odd Methods of Pruning and Training, Re- juvenating Neglected Trees and Practical Tree Surgery. Profusely illustrated. 400 pages. 5% x 8 Inche*. aoth. Net, $2.00. HOKTICCLTCBE PUBLISHING CO. 141 SoBUBer St., Boatoa, Mae*. 332 HORTICULTURE September 28, 1918 THE HUN FEARS ORGANIZED ATTACKS ! Then let's organize our saving. Let's save by companies and regiments instead of individually. Let's shov^ him what Americans can do through War Savings Societies. In eight months I 16,433 Societies with 6,000,000 mem- bers have been formed. We Have Just Begun! Now^ hov/ about you. Do you belong to a Society? HAVE YOU FORMED ONE among your friends or employees? Will You Organize a Society? Remember, a society of 20 members, each buying only one W. S. S. a month for a year, will equip 50 American soldiers with rifles. May w^e count on you? May w^e send you more complete information? TO-DAY? Pioneer Division NATIONAL WAR SAVINGS COMMITTEE 51 Chambers Street New York, N. Y. Space Donated by CHARLES A. DARDS HORTICULTURE Vol. XXVIII OCTOBER 5. 1918 No. 14 r ..^:*ji /> '«*^- Abies homolepis Published Every Saturday at 147 Summer Street, Boston, Mass. Subscription $1.00 334 HORTICULTURE October 5, 1918 FLOWER SEED CYCLAMEN SEED Distinctive Giant Strain Duke of Connaugbt, Crimson. $1.25 $10.00 Excelsior, White with Red btiso l.^o iu.uu GrandifloraAlba. White 1.25 10.00 Princess of Wales, Pink..... 1.25 10.00 Salmon Queen, Salmon Pink. 1.50 12.00 St. George, Delicate Salmon, foliage marbled 1-50 12.00 Mixed Colors l-W ".00 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS Greenhouse Grown SeeU 1.000 Seeds... $3.00 10,000 Seeds. .$25.00 5,000 Seeds... 13.75 25,000 Seeds. . 56.25 Also all other seasonable Seeds, Bulbs, Plants and Supplies. Send for our Wholesale Price List, if vou haven't a copy. HENRY F. MIGHELL CO. 518 Mnrket St. PHILADKLrUlA, PA. Lilium Candidum Amaryllis, Callas Cold Storage Lilies Write UM for price AMERICAN BULB CO. 17* W. Wkkask At*. OHIOAOO, rLX^ 106 West 28th St., NEW YORK CHOICE FLORISTS' FLOWER SEEDS Asparagus Plumosus Nanus — 1000 seeds, $3.50; 6000 Seeds, $15.00. Asparagus Sprengeri — lUOO Seeds, $1.00. Salvia Bonfire — Va oz., 50c.; 1 oi., $2.00. Salvia Zurich — % oz., 75c.; 1 oz., $4.00. Stocks Beauty of Nice, 757o Double Flowers — Shell Pink, Bright Pink, Purple, White — Tr. Pkt., $1.00; Vt oz., $2.00; 1 oz., $8.00. Snapdragon, Petunias, Verbenas, etc SEND FOR CATALOGUE. Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA BLVE LIST OF WHOLESALE PRICES MAILED ONLY TO THOSE WHO PLANT FOR PROFIT Cyclamen Seed- Giant Strain Salmon King, White, Bright Pink, Bright Red, Delicate Pink, $9.00 per 1000. Supberb Red and Delicate Salmon (Prize Medal Winners), $17.50 per 1000. S. S. SKIDELSKY & CO. 1004 Lincoln BIdg., PHILADELPHIA, FA. BURNETT brothers" Importers and Growers of SEEDS, BUIBS, PLANTS, &c. 98 Cbainbtrs StraBt. New Yark Let Us Quote You on CALLA ELLIOTTIANA IRIS, LILIUMS, PAEONIES, ETC. For Fall Delivery JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, Inc. Flowerfield, L. I., N.Y. %, ^ COCOS V >^^ WEDDELLIMIA J^>v^\\ FINE PLANTS "^^^^''""^^^Vin^ 2i in $12.00 per 100 ^^HZZ 3 in 18.00 per 100 ^:^M ^^^ PANDANUS ^^ VEITCHII '^HH H[ 5 in. $ 9.00 per doz. V 6 in 15.00 per doz. W 8 in 30.00 per doz. R. & J. FARQUHAR & GO. 6 South Market Street, BOSTON, MASS. i-e:oimaird'3 SEIEIDS and SEED SE RVICE FOR SALE BY LEONARD SEED COMPANY, Chicago, III. CHARLES H. VICK GEORGE B. HABT PRIMULA MALACOIDES (Towendsi) IMPROVED TYPE Transplanted Seedlings $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000 HART&ViGK,lnc. 55 Stone St , Rochester, N. Y. FREESIA PURITY New Crop Now on Hand. NEW DROP PERENNIAL FLOWER SEEDS JOSEPH BRECK & SONS' CORP. 47-64 Nortli Market St., Boston, Mass. 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 Der St.. NEW YORK ud ORANGE, CONN. KELWAY 8 SON SPECIAUZE IN SEEDS (personally selected strain.) WHOLESALE ONLY Write for Special Prices, Spot or Forward Only Address, LANGPORT, Eng. W. E. MARSHALL & CO. SEEDS, PLANTS AKD BULBS Horticultural Sundries 166 W. 23rd St., NE1W YORK J. BOLGIANO & SON Careful Seed Growers and Seed Di'stribu- tor* for One Hundred Years WRITE FOR OUR 1918 SPECIAL CATALOGUE To Market Gttrdenera and Florists Pmtt and Light Su., BALTIMORE, MD. October 5, 1918 HORTICULTURE 335 BUY LIBERTY BONDS SECURE YOUR COAL GET YOUR FERNS AND PALMS THREE THINGS TO BE DONE AT ONCE We are not personally prepared to furnish you Liberty Bonds or coal, but we would like to supply you before cold Weather sets in with Bonton and Scottii Ferns: 5-in., 25 cts. : 4-in.. 13 cts. each. !Specinien Plants in 10 and 12 in. pots from $.j.00 to $10.00. Norwood Ferns, 5-in.. 50 cts., and (1-in., 75 cts. Kentia Belnioriana. (i-in.. $1.00: 5-in., 75 cts. Tills price is only good for imnndiate shipment. All good value for the money. Shipped without pots to save ex- pressage. Geraniums in a good assortment including Ivy leaved anil scented, 2-in.. $2.00 per lou. .i;22.50 per 1000; 3-in., $:!.50 per 100, $ao.00 per 1000. Salvia .Splendens, Heliotrope, Colens, Begonias Vernon, Hardy English Ivy, Swainsona, :!-in., .$.'1.00 per 100: 2-in., $2.0(1 per 100. Brilliancy Coleos, sometimes called Christmas Gem, iiii., $.^.00 per 100; 3-in., $4.00 per 100. Send for Catalogue. Cash with Orders. R. VINCENT, JR., & SONS CO., Tf f Grow the NEW Improved Primula Malacoides Of all the many varieties and strains of Primula on the market now, there is not one of them compares, even favor- ably, with the Rohrer Frimnla Malacoides. Years of patience and hard labor have developed this one to perfec- tion, both in growth and size of plant, color and production (if bloom. A season, such as this, when coal is scarce and expensive, it is one of the most profitable, economical and popular plants for you to grow. The colors are most beauti- ful shades of Rose Pink and Light Lavender. A cool tem- perature, 40 to 45 degrees, produces the best results. For October delivery : 100 lOOO Pink and Lavender, 2^2-in. pots $6.00 $55.00 Shipped Parcel Post, Special Delivery, anywhere in the U. S. C. U. LIGGIT, Office: 325 Bulletin Bnilding PHILADELPHIA, PA. STAR BRAND ROSES "American Pillar" and nearly every other good hardy climber. Send for our list. TherONARD & l-T-l WEST GROVE CJONESCO. I "y I PENN.,U.SJ^. tokttl PH«. Pm. Aatoine WlaOur. Vioa-PrM. IVt *re tubtcribtri tr tki NursirymfK i Fund ftr Market Dtvelofmtnt incJ imb^^ Can< For (taklnc UUee uid other flowers. Beady for Immediate ahlpment from oar warehonee. Bound Brook, N. J. S/< feet. Natural fS.OO per bale 1000 6/6 " " U.te " MOO 8 " " II.OO " 1000 6 " OrecB *. 10.00 " 1000 K " " it.oe •■ »ooo RALPH M. WARD & CO., The Lily House, 25 Murray St., New York, N. Y. FROM COLD STORAGE |i*Cii^( I LIL. GIGANTEUM, 7-9. LILY OF THE VALLEY ^^^^^ M^^l F-^l ^F9IOI CH AS. SCHW AKE & CO., 90-92 W. Broadway, New York O V Page AlbaiLV Cut Flower Ex 350 Allen, ,T. K 351 .\nierican Bulb Co 3.S4 Anderson, S. A.. 347 Aphine Mfg. Co. 354 Barrows, H. H..341 Bayersdorfer, H. Co 350 Bay State Nur- ■ series 336 Bobbink & At- kins 341 Bolgiano & Son. 334 Boston Floral Supply Co. .343-348 Breck, ,T. & Sons. .334 Breitnievers, J. Sons .346 Budlong, J. A.... 348 Burnett Bros 334 I'.nrpee, W. A. & Co 3.34 Carter's Tested Seeds, Inc 345 Champion & Co.. .T. N .346 C h i 1 d s, John Lewis 3.34 Clarke. D. Sons.. .346 Cooke, Heo. H....346 Page Conard & Jones Co .335 Cowee, W. J .350 Cottage Gardens Nurseries 336 Craig Co.. Robt..336 Dards 346 Dards, Chas. A..356' Dreer, H. A. .354-o.")5 Drevon Tagelaar & Co 345 Dunlop, John H.347 Dysart, R .348 Edwards Folding Box Co 348 Esler, J. G 354 Eyres 347 Farqubar. E. & J. Co 334 Ford. M. C 3.50 Ford, W. P 350 Froment, H. E...350 Galvin, Thos. F.347 Gasser Co., J. M.347 Graham & Son, A .347 Gude Bros. Co... 346 Page Hail Association. 354 Hammond's Paint & Slug Shot Works 354 Hart, Geo. B 348 Hart & Vick 334 Hentz & Nash. ..3.51 Hess & Swoboda.347 Hews & Co., A. H 353 Hill Co., E. G...348 Hill, D. Nursery .Co 336 Holland Nur- series 341 Holm & Olson... 347 Horticultural Cat- alog 342 Hotel Cumber- land 342 Irwin, E. J 334 Johnston Bros. ..346 Kasting, W. P. Co 348 Keller Sons, J. B.347 Kelway & Son.. 334 Kervau Co 350 King Construc- tion Co 355 Knoble Bros 347 Page Kroeschell Bros. .355 Kuebler, W. H..550. Kottmiller 346 Lange, H. F. A.. 347 Lemon Oil Co... 354 Leonard Seed Co.334 Liggit, C. U 335 Mackie, Wm 350 Macnair 347 McHutchison & Co 336-345 Marshall, 'W. E. & Co 334 Meehan, Chas. E.348 Metropolitan Ma- terial Co 355 Miehell, H. F. Co.3.34 M i c h i gan Cut Flower Ex .348 Murray, Samuel. 346 Nicotine Mfg. Co.354 Niessen, Leo Co. 348 Nut Grower 353 Ouwerkerk, P 341 Palmer, W. J. & Son 347 Park Floral Co.. 347 Parshelsky Bros. 354 I 3 E R Page Penn the Florist.346 Pennoek, S. S. Co 349 Pierce Co., F. 0.354 Pierson, A. N...336 Pierson, F. B..,336 Pulverized Ma- nure Co 354 Randalls Flower Shop 347 Eeed & Keller... 350 Reidel & Meyer. 350 Reid, Edw 348 Robinson, Henry M. Co 350 Robinson, H. M. & Co 348 Eoehrs, J. Co 336 Eoland, Thomas.347 Eooney, John P.341 Eosery, The 346 Schling, Max 346 Schwake, Chas. Co 335 Sekenger, Adam.346 Sheridan, W. F..350 Siebreclit, Geo. C.350 Siggers & Sig- gers 354 Skidelsky, S. S. & Co 334 Page Smith, Elmer D. & Co 341 Smith, P. J 350 Smith, W. & T. Nursery Co 341 Smith & Fetters.347 Smyth, Wm. J.. 347 Stlmson, Harry.. 342 Stumpp, G. E. M.346 Stumpp & Walter Co 345 Thorburn, J. M. & Co 345 Totty, Chas. H..341 United Cut Flow- er Co 350 Vincent, R., Jr., & Sons Co 335 Wants, For Sale, etc 353 Warburton 347 Ward, E. M. & Co 335 Weber, F. C 347 Woodruff, S. D. & Sons 334 Young, A. L 350 Young, John 350 Young & NugeDt.346 Zeeh & Mann 348 BOOM YOUR BUSINESS hy adoeriiaing your goods in the Horticudtiure PuUicity among the kind of readers reached by this paper is THE SORT OF PUBLI- CITY THAT PAYS. 336 HOKTICULTURE October 5, 1918 Julius RooKirs Oompariy IR L. A IM TS IVI E: IM Orchids, Conservatory Plants, Novelties, Begonias, Garden Perennials Finest Stock '" America for Trade or Private Requirements RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY NEW CROP PALM SEEDS just arrived Keittia Belmoreana and Areca Lutescens WBITE FOR PRICES, STATING QUANTITT REQUIRED McHUTGHISON & CO., 95 Chambers St., New York IF in need of RELLA.BLE NURSERY STOOC that is well grown, well dug and well packed Send to the BAY STATE NURSERIES WhoUmUm and RetaU NORTH ABINGTON, MA6S. A.N. Pierson, Inc. CJtOMWELL, CONN. Beddkig Plants and Roses Nephrolepis Norwood Best Crested Fern 4 inch pot8, extra heavy, $35.00 per hun- dred; 6 inch, 3176.00 per hundred. ROBERT CRAIG COMPANY, pb'^Pelphia. 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A Few of the Many Important New Features More Key to Identificatioii of Plants "^^^'.^W/^J^T „l'L!''^^^t ' one to find the name of a plant. The name thus found is quickly referred to under its alphabetical location, where full information will be found in regard to it. Synopsis of Plant KingOom This is one of the most im- ' ^ ^^ portant features of the new edition. It constitutes a general running account of the classes, orders, and groups of plants, with a brief sketch or character- ization of 215 of the leading families comprising those that yield practically all the cultivated plants. These family de- scriptions give the botanical characters ; the number of genera and species and the ranges ; a list of the important genera ; brief statements In regard to the useful plants; and diagram- matic illustrations. Illustrations '''here are 24 colored plates; 96 full page half- tones; and more than 4,000 engravings which serve as guides In the text. The Glossary '^^^^ is an analysis of all technical terms that are used in the work and In similar works. It comprises botanical and horticultural terms with brief defi- nitions. Translation and Pronunciation of Latin Names '° ^<>': nme I Is inserted a list of between 2,000 and 3,000 Latin words used as species — names of plants, giving the English eqolvaient or translation and the pronunciation. Class Articles Special effort has been made to secure the best cultural advices for the plants requiring peculiar or particular handling. Here are some of the titles of these articles: Ants; Autumn Gardening; Bedding; Dis- eases; Drainage; Floral Designs; Formal Gardening; Hotbeds and Coldframes; Insects; Landscape Gardening; Lawn Plant- ing; Orchards; Rock Gardening; Subtropical Gardening; Tools and Implements; Village Improvements; Window Boxes, etc. General Index '^^^ ^°"' volume contains a complete M^ Index to the entire work, enabling . ^ the reader to locate volume and page of any sub- ^,0 l^ Ject he has In mind. ■ft"'^ *>^1*^ ♦^ The complete set of six volumes, bound " '' '" ~* '^ "' decorated buckram, will be delivered to you for only $3 down and fS a month tor 11 months, nntil the fall amount «« .„ of $36 has been paid. Cash priee SS». . A v-«.!^^ n^if %!:: ,. .->^°l*S-S> ,^^' October 5. 1918 HORTICULTURE 33r SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS FOURTH LIBERTY LOAN. Fellow Florists: Have You Contrib- uted to Our Fourth Liberty Loan? If Not, Why Not? Give thanks to your Creator — That you are living in such wonderful times. That you have the privilege of con- tributing to such a marvelous emanci- pation of humanity. That you are permitted to back up our glorious army at the front — the boys who stop at nothing — and Ai.w.ws Gkt Wh.\t They Go After! Never mind where we came from, its what we ake, that counts. Now is our chance to show the world that we are 100 per cent. A.merkaxs and 120 per cent P.\tri()tu' — ready with the last dollar we have to stand by the Flag. What does it matter if our coal has to be curtailed if the Government has to use ii. for some other purpose more vitally necessary for the moment? What matters it if many of our best employees have had to leave us for service "Over There," and we have nothing left but girls and the men over draft age to do our work. Look at the wonderful age we are living in! We always knew -what Amerua was and, what it stood for. Now the whole world knows and looks on in delighted wonder. The name "America," will be one to conjure with in years to come, standing for nothing but "Equal Rights for ALL," and fighting for nothing but a "Glorious Principle. ' Some of us, with our noses to the grindstone, cannot look out on God's glorious sunshine and use the broader aspects of life and read the epoch- making era, through which we are passing. Our l/usiness will not suffer in the long run. The rebound from death and desolation will be quick and last- ing and we shall make more money in the future in the business of Plants and Flowers than we ever dreamed of before. Faith and Vision, are all we need. Let the Weakling drop out if he wants to; The Florists are not whiners. They are real men and the way they are working for Our Fourth Liberty Loan, will prove it. Let us do our utmost to help ad- minister the "final punch" to Militar- ism, so we can once more settle down to our normal vocations. In conclusion, the following from the Literary Digest, covers the situa- tion far more than any feeble words of mine can do. "Americans!" Here is your God- given land of liberty, far from the fyrious battles and the countless hospi- tal-beds of France, what flame leaps to your eyes when you say "My Country, Tis of Thee?" Have the words filled your soul with a passion of love and holy zeal which makes service of coun- try the greatest thing of life, the only thing worth while, these days? Are you ready and eager to enroll in the army of twenty-five million men and women now summoned to carry the Fourth Liberty Loan to Victory? Yours for success! Charles H. Totty, Pres. NATIONAL PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN. One of our Cincinnati friends sent us a clipping from a newspaper in that city covering the following item: "We don't need flowers to win the war," said officials of local draft board No. 3, in refusing to grant exemption to Richard G. Kootz, manager of a floral business. "We can't fire flowers at the Germans and win the war, al- though may be they would prefer flowers to bullets," said Chairman Zimmerman. "We can leave the floral business to our crippled heroes when they return and to women." In contrast is the following, clipped from the report of an address by .Miss Mande Wetmore, national chairman of the National League for Woman's Service, at an enthusiastic camiiaign meeting held at the Hotel Biltmore, New York, on September 18: "We have had a wonderful opportu- nity lately. It was -given us by the florists of the country, 30,000 strong. They gave us the opportunity to be their spokesmen at the bedsides of the sick soldiers. They asked us to give to them the message which they were sending, and they asked our women to be the ones to transmit that word of sympathy which is so wonderfully expressed and represent- ed by a flower. All over the country today, the florists of this country are giving free of expense thousands or flowers to the sick soldiers as they are returning home. To me it is a very wonderful and very beautiful thought, and I am sure that it is one of interest to all of you today." And this, by Lt. Col. E. G. North- ington, commandant of the reconstruc- tion hospital. Fort Douglas. Utah, re- ferring to a generous donation of flowers made to the post hospital by the .Miller Floral Co., of Farmington: "There is nothing so cheerful, so brightening in their influence upon sick people, as flowers, and the offer 0" the Farmington growers, to supply flowers for the soldiers who may be confined to beds and wards of the po.st hospital, is deeply appreciated by Colonel Northington and all mem- bers of his staffs of doctors and nurses, as well as by every patient." Pew among our florists have any idea of the many stupid and ill-con- sidered statements our Promotion Bu- reau is called to challenge and upset, or the thought of what might be were we obliged to do without our organ- ized publicity service in these times would be more general. The public is ready to admit that there is a bet- ter use for our flowers right here at home than to fire them at the enemy — and the more the public sees of our slogan "Say it With Flowers," and reads of the work the florists are do- ing, the less willing will it be to be- lieve that flowers can be really con- sidered as non-essential. Let not anyone think that our pub- licity work begins and ends with our magazine advertising. Our bureau is called upon to organize and make effective much outside assistance which can only be obtained through ourselves being organized. Are you. Mr. Reader, yet a part of our organization? Have you sub- scribed to our Publicity Campaign Fund? If you have not, why not? Is there any part of our work which has not been explained to your satisfac- tion? The object of our weekly arti- cles so kindly published for us, and for you, by our trade papers is to let you know what we are doing, and we are urgently requesting every florist who has not already subscribed to come forward with his "bit," now, the time when we most surely need it, if we are to carry out the plans and ex- tend our usefulness. We are still short of the required amount of money to complete our 1918 program,, but with just a little effort on the part of those our work is to benefit we can go ahead under full sail. Don't be half-hearted, don't be thought a non-essential. John Young, Secy. 1170 Broadway, New York, Sept. 27, 1918. 338 HORTICULTURE October 5, 1918 HORTICULTURE VOL. XXVIII OCTOBER 5, 1918 NO. 14 PCBI.ISHED WEEKLY BT HORTICVLTURE PUBLISHING CO. 1^7 SKitnmer Street, Boston, Mass. WM. J. STEWART, Editor and Manager Telephone, Beach 292 ADVERTISING RATES: Per inch, 30 inches to paee fl.26 Diaconat oa Contracts for consecotiTe insertions, as follows: One month (4 times), 6 per cent.; three months (13 times), 10 per cent.; six months (2C times), 20 per cent.; one year (62 times), SO per cent. Face and half pag:e space, not consecntlTe, rates on application. SUBSCRIPTION BATES: One ytar, in advance, $1.00; To Foreign Countries, »2.00; To Canada, (1.60. Bntered 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— Abies homolepis SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS— The Fourth Liberty Loan— National Publicity Campaign 337 NEW AND RARE PLANTS 339 AMERICAN DAHLIA SOCIETY— Annual Meeting- Secretary's Report— List o! Awards 340-341 ABIES HOMOLEPIS 341 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES— The American Institute of the City of New York— Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston— Detroit Florists' Club— Chrysanthemum Society of America 342 DURINfJ RECESS — Chicago Bowling 343 OBITUARY— John Enos Blocksidge 344 SEED TRADE— Corn Quarantine Regulations 345 OF INTEREST TO RETAIL FLORISTS: Flowers by Telegraph 346 New Flower Stores 351 FLO'WER MARKET REPORTS: Boston. Chicago, Philadelphia, Rochester 349 St. Louis 351 LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS: Chicago. Rochester. Pbiladelphla, Boston, New York, St. Louis 352 MISCELLANEOUS: A New Hardy Privet— Illustrated 339 A Notable Dahlia 339 Crown Gall 341 News Notes 343 U. S. Department of Agriculture 344 Tree Homage 344 Business Troubles 344 Loans to Farmers 345 Catalogue Received 345 Pubblieation Received 345 Press Agent Gets Busy 347 Visitors' Register 351 Liberty Day 351 The Meaning of Your Subscription to the Fourth Liberty Loan 351 Greenhouses Building or Contemplated 351 "Made in U. S. A." Mark : 351 Fuel Ruling in Westchester County, N. Y 352 Wood as a Substitute for Coal 353 HoETicuLTUKE leariif? that another Holland bulbs i,it of bulbs, iiicluflino- later maturing sorts, has been shipped via London to tliis country. The first shipment is daily expected to arrive in Xew York. HonTicu],Ti'r:E does not feel at all proud Economy of thr pa])er on which its weekly issues of trade news at |iresent appear but the ordci- has come from the War Administration to greatly reduce the weight of the paper used and this is the result. We are very glad, however, if, by strict compliance with this and other economics ordered or recommended, we can "do our bit," small though it be, to hasten the glo- rious result which, we all long for and which it is ear- nestly hoped will soon be realized. All honor to such representatives of the Worthy florist trade as C. A. Dards, the New York of all florist, who is and has been for a long period support devoting practically all his time, zeal and labor to patriotic duties, making business a nunor consideration as compared with his devotion to his country and fellowman. We hope that his earnest and unselfish efforts may bring a willing and generous response from the trade. Take note of his advertise- ment on page 346, as well as the larger dis]3lay on the outside cover of this issue, and show your unanimity in appreciation and support by standing shoulder to shoul- der with him in this supreme effort in the cause of humanity. The present weather conditions are Signs of business j,leal for planting and it is most Improvement gratifying to note the increased de- mand within the past two weeks for outdoor stock. Nurserymen report a lively de- mand for hardy perennials which moved rather slowly last spring. Evergreens are also in demand notwith- standing the discouraging effect of last winter's damage. Buyers are selecting the hardiest of them, and avoiding those which suffered the most. There is a decided in- i'1'ea.se in the call for hardy shrubs, especially such things as hardy Chinese privet, lilacs on their own roots, the newer varieties of Philadelphus and the newer and better shrubs generally. Perhaps the improved aspect of the war situation is to some extent responsible for this revival. At any rate it is an indication that with the restoration of peace, the American people will turn to their gardens with even greater interest than before. Never has the florist been called Vital questions upon to face so critical a situation as now confronts him. How shall lie maintain the integrity of his establishment? How can he use profitably the fifty per cent supply of high cost fuel permitted him? If his houses are built on the ridge-and-furrow plan and he is forced to close a section of them, how shall he protect such section against damage from accumulation of ice and snow in the furrows? \Ylmt crops shall he grow to get the maximum return from the high-priced coal consumed in maintaining sufficient heat in the houses he con- tinues to run? Will the prices for his products rise in proportion to the increased cost of production? Every commercial grower must answer each of these questions as best he can for himself ; no one can answer them for him. Inevitably he must receive higher ])rires for his ]iroducts, curtailment of production will liring tliis about. Whether the increase will be .suf- ficient to reimburse him for his added expense is by no means certain. A free discussion of these questions aninnir the growers and through tho jiress would be lielpful Id all and would do much to fortify the indi- xiibiiil in nicctinc the situation. October 5. 1918 HORTICULTUIJE ;539 NEW AND RARE PLANTS. First-class Certificate. Cattleya Hardyana alba President Wilson. — A very bandsome form in which the petals and sepals are of glistening white, the rich purple lip being relieved by golden blotches on the side lobes and free markings of gold at the base. Prom Messrs. Flory and Black, Slough. Awards of Merit. Cattleya Iris Ansaldos var. (C. bi- color X C. Dowiana aurea). — The sepals and petals are of greenish hue, tinged with rose; the lip of an intense velvet crimson of quite exceptional color. Shown by J. Arnolds, Esq., Rosebank, Mumbles. Catileya ^neas (C. Venus x C. aurea). — The sepals and petals of this lovely hybrid are of rich golden color; the brownish crimson lip very distinct. From Messrs. Charlesworth and Co., Hayward's Heath. Gladiolus Prophetesse. — A very beau- tiful variety in which the ivory white of the upper parts of the flower is In striking contrast to the crimson brown blotches below. Shown by Mr. J. G. Parker, Upton Cheyney, Bitton. Montbretia Queen Alexandra. — An erect-habited sort with well-displayed, somewhat reflexing flowers colored a light golden orange, the crimson base showing at both back and front of the flower. Montbretia Queen Mary. — The spike is slightly arched at the tip. A won- drously fine variety in orange and crimson. Montbretia Nimbus. — The slightly grooved or incurving petals are of orange gold, ringed by crimson within, and having a golden yellow base. Very beautiful and distinct. These superb novelties were shown by the raiser, Sydney Morris, Esq., Earlham Hall, Norwich (gardener, Mr. G. Henley). Lilium Parkmanil Hayward's Variety ( L. speciosum maculatum X L. aura- turn macranthum). — A remarkable hy- brid having flatfish inclined flowers with reflexing tips. The dominant color tone is that of the rich crimson L. speciosums, with a fragrance leaning to L. auratum. Shown by Mr. P. S. Hayward, Pearls Farm, Great Clacton, Essex. Lobelia Mrs. Humbert. — A variety of L. syphilitica and a welcome addition to tall herbaceous sorts. The color Is rosy carmine. From Mr. B. S. Lad- hams. Southampton. These were shown before the Royal Horticultural Society on the 27th ult. New Dahlias. Marion Walton (Decorative). — Of medium size with pointed florets and colored a lovely shade of clear pink. A NEW HARDV PRIVET. ^^^s^H^HL 1 Ik ^' One of the handsomest trees In the Arboretum at this season Is the Jap- anese Fir known as Abies homolepls or brachyphylla. Professor Sargent, director of the Arboretum, places this tree as among the best which Japan has sent to this country. It has proved perfectly hardy in this climate, not having suffered at all last winter. In spite of the extremely low tempera- ture. As it grows on the mountains of Central Japan, it makes a very large tree. Even in this country it attains good size, as may be seen by inspec- ting a specimen in the Hunnewell pinetum at Wellesley, which is more than fifty-five feet high, with branches sweeping the ground. The trees in the Arboretum are not as large, but are growing well and are very hand- some. Its dark green leaves are silvery- white on the lower surface, and its cones are violet purple In color. Ac- cording to Professor Sargent, this is one of the six most desirable conifers for planting in Southern New Eng- land, the others being Pinus strobus, Pinus resinosa, Tsuga canadensis, Tsuga carolinianum, and Abies con- color. A variety of the Japanese fir, with green cones and lighter colored leaves Is established in the Arboretum, hav- ing been grown from seeds planted In 1891. It Is called Abies brachyphylla unbellata. CROWN GALL. The Stephenson mentioned in the following letter has a rose growing establishment at Oak Lane. Philadel- phia, The warty nuts were woody and hard and as big as hens' eggs They appeared along the rose stems and spread rapidly all over his crops. One pound of formalin to twelve gal- lons of water is said by the Austral- ian Nurseryman to be a good steri- lizer. After applying, cover the soil with bags for two or three days. COPY Mr. E. J. Fancourt, Philadelphia, Pa. De.ir Sir: Tour letter to Mr. Wm. F. Glide, of Washington, D. C, with specimen of the outgrowth on rose bushes belonging to Mr. W. .T. Stephenson, were sent to me for ex.Tniination and report. This is a disease which is not uncommon The Fragrant Peony Dahlia MRS. FREDERICK GRINNELL LIST OF .WV.XKDS 1st Clas.s Certiti.ate New Bedford Horticultural Societ.v. September H, IHll. 1st Class CertiHiate Massaclinsetts Horticultural Society, August S, l!li4. 1st Class Certilicate Newport Horticultural .Society, August 13, 1914. Bronze .Medal .Massaclnisetls Horticultural Society. August 7, ini.'i. Bronze Medal N.-wport Horticnitnral Society, August 12, 1915. Special award Southern Xew Kiiglan.l Country Fair, .September 14, 191.5. Silver Medal .New liedford Horticultural Society. September 21. 1915. Silver Medal Ma.«sachusetts Horticultural Society, September 9, 191«. (iold Medal Khode Island Horticultural Soi-iety, September 12, 191«. 1st Class Certilicate American Dahlia Society. New Vork, September 27. 191H. Ist Premium Blue Ribbon. Hyattsville. Md.. Oct, .j, 1916. Diploma American Institute. .New York, at the American Dahlia Society Show. September 2.1, 1917. Special award Southern New Kngland Country Fair. September 10. 191S. Awarded by American Dahlia Society. Silver Medal given by Toronto Horticult- ural Society, for best seedlin;; any type. Only 100 clumps to be sold to the first hundred dahlia growers at $10.00 per clump, cash with order. Buy quick. This is the first and only notice of the dahlia to be sold at the above price. Delivery Fall or Spring Address for Particulurs JOHN P. ROONEY 93 Bedford Street, NEW BEDFORD, MASS. CHARLES H. TOTTY CHRYSANTHEMUMS IVIA.DISOrM, IM. J. • in lose Int.siic.s, hul it I'ccuis more fre- quently in greenhouses than on out of door plants. It is caused by the bacterial organism c.illeil Bacterium Tumefaciens. and the disease is usually designated as crown gall. There is no satisfa . . . . 10..50 11.65 12.80 Bouquet Boxes Wreath Boxes Per 100 $9.00 I«xI6x5. 16.xl6x7. 18x18x6. 18x18x8. . .S8.15 . . 9.00 . . 10.00 ..12.10 30x30x6 $11.65 20x20x9 14.25 22x22x6 14.00 23x22x9 17.35 Printing tree on orders of 30(» or more. Small quuntities, $1.25 per 1000. Bronze Ink, $3.00. We guarantee that our prices are lower tlian any of our competitors. Why V We are large manufacturers and sell direct, elimiuating the jobbers' proflt. Give us a trial and be con>inced. CYCAS Size Per 100 34x28 7.45 28x33 8 55 33X.36 9.00 Size Per 100 .36x40 10.35 40.X44 11.05 14x48 11.70 Size Per 100 8x12 $3.90 13x16 3.60 16x30 4.75 30x24 5.85 These leaves are prepared in our own factory. They are flexible, do not mould, and are of a fine color. Cycas are very scarce, and we have been fortunate to have some on baud. War couditioiis make it impossible at the present time to get raw stock. On this account, Cycas I, eaves in the future will be very scarce, and the price must rise accordingly. Take advantage of our low prices, while we have some on hand. Save 20% on your Baskets We are Headquarters for Baskets and Window Boxes. Try our Line Listed Below, at this Special Price Reduction 25 Tumbler Baskes, two \ tone, Willi waterproof line. . I Vi Fot Baskets, with han- \ dies, two tone effects, water- proof liners, sizes 6-10 in., I a very satisfactory assort- I nient J $7.75 $10.80 ■; Tot Covers with handles. .* 3 Tumblers 3 Princess Baskets I Long: Stem Flower Basket 3 Cut Flower Baskets $7.00 ALL WITH WATERPROOF LINERS We have suggested to a large numbei- of our customers to allow us to seud them a trial order amountiug to ten or twenty dollars. In this "way we have made many satisfied customers. Remember, if the goods are not entirely satis- factory, send them back at our expense, WAX FLOWERS Mr. Florist; — Why don't you do the same as other successful florists are doing? Work in artificial Roses, Carnations, Sweet Peas, Callas, Easter Lilies, etc., along with your .natural flowers in your floral pieces. No one can tell the differ- ence between our artificial flowers and the natural when worked in together. We have spent a fortune in perfecting our artificial flowers so that they will look like the natural. For your own sake, just give us a trial order amounting to $10.00 or .$15.00. If the goods are not to vour liking, return them at our expense. In these times of war, the best florists a"re using these flowers on account of the scarcity and high prices of natural flowers. We Are Direct Manufacturers of CVCAS, BASKETS, WAX FLOWERS, W.\X DESIGNS, MAGNOLI.*. WREATHS, SPRAYS, SPECIAL IXOR.'VL, PIECES, and WIRE FRAMES We carry a fuU line of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Piices will etrtainly rot be any Icuer than they are now. Thertfote, stock up now for your winter nmeds and save considerable money. BOSTON FLORAL SUPPLY CO. 34r49-51-53-55-57 Cambridge St., BOSTON, MASS. Prices subject to change without notice I HORTICULTUKE October 5, 1918 U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICUL- TURE. New Assistant Secretary Appointed. Dr. R. A. Pearson has resigned from the position as assistant secretary of agriculture in order that he may re- sume his duties as president of the Iowa State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts. Dr. Pearson came to Washington at the urgent request of Secretary Houston shortly after the United States entered the war, the college having very generously con- sented to have him assist the depart- ment in the handling of the many emergency problems that had arisen. After an absence from the college of nearly a year and a half. Dr. Pearson felt that it was necessary for him to return to his former position and to give his entire time and attention to the affairs of the college. The nomination of .Mr. G. I. Christie, of Indiana, to succeed Mr. Pearson, has been transmitted to the Senate. In April of this year Mr. Christie came to Washington as assistant to the secretary to aid the department in further organizing and developing its farm-labor activities. More recently he has been representing the secre- tary in the field in connection with loans from the President's special fund to farmers in Montana, North Dakota and Washington. Mr. Christie was graduated from the Ontario Agricultural College, re- ceiving the degree of B. S. A. He also received the degree of B. S. A. from the Iowa Agricultural College. He was assistant in agronomy, Iowa State College, Ames, Iowa, 1903-1905; assistant in soils and crops, 1905-1906,; and he has been superintendent of agricultural extension work in In- diana since 1906. He is a member of the National Educational Association, the Indiana Corn Growers" Associa- tion, the National Seed Analysts' As- sociation, and the Association for the Promotion of Agricultural Teaching. He was superintendent of the Indi- ana agricultural exhibits at the Pan- ama Exposition, and was chairman of the agricultural committee of the In- . diana centennial celebration in 1916. To Sliow Killing Frost in Fall. The Weather Bureau will publish this fall in its National Weather and Crop Bulletin a series of charts show- ing for the country east of the Rocky Mountains the southward progress of the earliest killing-frost date line and the total area covered by killing frost to the date of each issue. These charts are expected to be of much In- terest and value, as they will indi- cate the time of the ending of the growing season for summer crops this year in the various sections of the country. Much loss occasionally comes from early frosts, and interest is un- usually great this year because of the possibility of frost damage affecting the food supply. The National Weath- er and Crop Bulletin will be published weekly until October 9. and thereafter monthly. Obituary TREE HOMAGE. When we attempted some time ago — vainly, of course — to attract the atten- tion of Bondsmith and his associates in municipal administration to the need of drainage inlets along the Bel- field Avenue Boulevard, we spoke only of the distress and damage done to houses and individuals by accumulat ing rain-pools. We refrain from saying anything about the numerous noble trees destroyed by this piece of muni- cipal incompetency and neglect. Stand- ing in one pool, a pest-hole and an eye- sore of several years, in Fisher's Hol- low, there are today five stark and piti- ful skeletons which were once, and might still be, things of living beauty. They were once three lovely, spread- ing beeches, a sturdy, full-bosomed oak, and a towering tulip-poplar. Bond- smith may have read recently in the news of the death of Joyce Kilmer in the trenches in France. We doubt if he is at all familiar with that inspired poet's splendid tribute to "Trees." Since the poem is l)ut 12 lines long, we reprint it here in the hope that Bond- smith may take two minutes from his day. so busy with other things, to read and ponder .it: I think (hat I shall never see ,\ poem lovely as a tree. .\ tret' whcise hunjji'.v month i8 prest ASJiii'Kt the earth's sweet-flowing ttreast : .\ trei- that loolis at tioil all ilay .\n(l lifts her leafy arms to pray; A tree that may i'l snmmer wear ,\ nest of rol)ius in her hair; I'pon whose bosom snow has lain: Who iminiately lives with rain. rooms are made by fools like me, lint only (tOtI can make a tree. If he was a fool who made the poem, what shall we call him who unmakes a tree?" The foregoing clipping from a local daily is a mild whack at the local Tammany of Philadelphia, of course, but it is worth 'reprinting — the lines about trees meriting enshrinement among our gems of literature. G. C. W. Hartford, Conn. — In addition to the jjersons who donated fruits and vege- tables to i)e sold at the close of the Connecticut fair for the benefit of The Times Tobacco fund for American soldiers in France were the following florists, whose flowers helped to swell the fund: Coombs, Mrs. A. A. Pope. Farmington; Neal Nelson, Maple avenue; East Hartford Gladioli Com- pany; F. 11. Pond, Bristol; C. Lo;iis Ailing, New Haven; A. B. Goodrich, Glastonbury; C. W. Brown & Son, Ashland, Mass., and W. W. Thomson Company, West Hartford. G. R. Schrivener was superintendent of the floral hall. John Enos Blocksidge. .\ telegram received in Swampscott. Mass., from the war department in Washington announces that Corp. .lohn E. Blocksidge of Company G, 127th infantry, was killed in action Sept. 2, Corporal Blocksidge was the son of Harry and Mrs. Mary .1. Block- sidge. He was born in Toronto, Can- ada, Aug. 2'i, 1890, and is survived by his father and mother and one sister. Miss Minnie E. Blocksidge, Corporal Blocksidge went to Camp Devens with a contingent from Division 24, April 27 of the present year and sailed for "overseas" with the com- mand to which he was attached July S. He was well known in the Phil- lips Beach and Beach Bluff sections of the town, and his death coming so soon after entering the service of his country comes as a sudden blow to his relatives and friends. No partic- ulars accompanied the telegram an- nouncing his death, but from letters received from him by the members of his family it is known that he was well up on the front line. The death of Corporal Blocksidge will go on the record as the third of Swamp- ccott's sons to be killed in action. Both John E. Blocksidge and his father Harry Blocksidge have been members of the Gardeners' and Flor- ists' Club for years. BUSINESS TROUBLES. Walter A. Finney, florist, 714 Main street, Leominister. Mass., is a peti- tioner in bankruptcy. He owes $1,280 and has no assets. Dayton, Ohio. — The greenhouse es- tablishment of the iliami Floral Co. will be sold to the highest bidder at the receiver's office in the Schwind Iniilding on October 17. Discontinuance of the city's green- house on College Hill at Poughkeepsie, N. Y., as a measure of coal conserva- tion may be adopted by the Board of Public Works when its budget is finally made up. Mayor Butts and President of the Board of Public Works, Alex- ander C. Dow, admitted Monday after- noon that the question is under con- sideration. They say it is felt that the greenhouse is in no sense an essential institution, and regrettable as it would be to dispose of the city's many excel- lent plants, it may he preferable to running the place and burning up a considerable amount of good coal. J October 5. 1918 IJ 0 K T 1 C U L T U R E 345 SEED TRADE AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION Officers — PresideDt. F. W. Bolgiano, H'ashinKton, D. C. ; First Vice-President, Wm. G. Scarlett, Baltimore, Md.; Second Vice-President, David Burpee, Pbilsdel- phla. Pa.; Secretary-Treasurer, C. E. Kendel, Cleveland, O. Corn Quarantine Regulations Under provisions of Section 21(16 of the general statutes. Governor Hol- comb has issued a proclamation pro- hibiting shipments of ear corn, ana corn stover from Massachusetts into Connecticut and also similar ship- ments from any other state if it pass- es through -Massachusetts in transit. In other words only dried shell corn or cooked and preserved corn prod- ucts may be shipped through or from Massachusetts into Connecticut with- out first getting written permission from E. H. Jenkins, Director of the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station at New Haven. Governor Hol- comb was prompted to put on such quarantine regulations because of the appearance in Massachusetts of a very destructive insect known as the European corn borer, Pi/rausta futil- (lUs Hubner, which threatens the corn growing industry of the country. According to Dr. \V. E. Britton, State and Station Entomologist, the European corn borer is a very destruc- tive insect. The larvae bore into the stalks and ear of the corn plant. Often, several borers are at work in the same plant, and they go from one stalk to another. Two and probably three generations occur in a season, and the larvae pass the winter in their borrows in the stalks. There is no easy remedy except destroying the infested plants. When corn is cut and packed in the silo, or when green corn of stover is fed to cattle or hogs, the borers will be destroyed. If com is allowed to stand in the field until the following spring or summer, the borers may emerge and attack other plants. Not only is corn infested but the pest will attack barnyard grass, pigweed, ragweed and a number of other weeds and garden vegetables if growing near the infested corn. The proper disposal or destruction of all such food plants is of the utmost im- portance. LOANS TO FARMERS. The Federal land banks have made loans to 55,325 farmers, aggregating ?124,877,000. It is perfectly safe to say that it it had not been for the Federal Farm Loan System, interest rates to farmers To Our Bulb Trade We take this opportunity of advising our trade that after a great many complications, formal- ities and other shipping encumberances we were successful in securing the exportation of our FRENCH GARDEN BULBS from the Port of MARSEILLE, FRANCE. The Garden Bulbs have been shipped on a steamer and will arrive in the United States within a very short time. It gives us great pleasure to be able to notify our clients through this medium that we have been successful in being able to attend to their supplies. DREVON TEGELAAR & COMPANY "Seeds with a Lineage" All Varieties Thoroughly tested at our trial grounds, Rasmea Park, London, England. Send for Catalogue CARTERS TLSTED SEEDS, Inc., c.^.,ir.,^,i „.„ BAHIBOO GANE STAKES Per bale Per i>ale N.*Tl'R.AI,, 6-9 ft.. 600 S'.OO 9-13 ft., 400 8.50 PrU.'es ex warehouse New York Terms — Net ca.sli .30 days. McHUTCHlSON & CO. 95 Chambers St.. New York Freesia Purity MAMMOTH SIZE Also 5-8 and up FREESIA — refracts alba B-8 Inch. SWEET WILLIAM — single mixed fine strain. CTCHMEN Seed. Finest .Araerican grown from the very finest strains. Prices on Applltation J. M, THORBURN & CO. 53 Barclay Street Through to 64 Park Place XEW YORK CITY would have been going up and up all through this war. The Federal Farm Loan System has saved the farmers, whether they borrow through it or not. CATALOGUES RECEIVED. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. — Trade Catalogue, Autumn, 1918. Henry F. Michell Co., Philadelphia. Pa.— Wholesale Price List of Bulbs, etc., for Fall, 1918. A complete ex- hibit of good things for the trade. V. Lemoine & Son, Nancy. France. — ■ Autumn. 1918, and Spring, 1919 Cata- logue of Choice Nursery and Green- house Plants. As interesting and pro- gressive as ever. Several excellent half tone illustrations of Lemoine novelties. PUBLICATION RECEIVED Bulletin No. 216 of The Maryland State College of Agriculture, Agricul- tural Experiment Station. College Park, Md., is an exhaustive treatise. 228 pages of the Conditions Detri- mental to Seed Production, by J. B. S. Norton and C. E. Leathers. It is an exceedingly timely and valuable con- tribution at the present time when seed production in this country is fast becoming a vital industry. STUMPP & WALTER CO. Seeds and Bulbs 30-32 Barclay Street NEW YORK CITY 341; II 0 RT [ CU LTUKE October D, 1918 IN THE National Capital it your seryice to deliver Flower« or Designs on Order by Tele- graph or otherwise. Prompt Reliable Service. GEORGE H. COOKE Connecticut Ave. and Ti St. WASHINGTOX, D .C. "The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' TeletJrapIi Delivery 124 TREMONT ST. IM roB KANSAS CITY Transfer Your Orders to SAMUEL MURRAY 1017 Grand Avenue lUember Florists' Telegraph Delivery DAVID CLARKE'S SONS Delivor orders from any part ol the country to New York City Write or Telegraph 2139-2141 Broadway, - New York Telephone 1552-1553 Colnmbas KOHMILLER, Florist 426 Madison Ave. and 49th St., New York. Also Vanderbilt Hotel Telephone, Murray Hill 783 Out-of-town Orders Solicited. Location Central. Personal Attention. Member F. T. D. Asso. ADAM SERENGER FLORIST "'^*'I¥^T. BANGOR, MB. IVe Cover all Points in Maine Providence, Rhode Island Johnston Brothers LEADING FLORISTS 38 Dorrance Street Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Of Interest to Retail Florists 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.— H. G. Eyres, 106 State St. Albany, N. Y.— The EoBery, 23 Steuben St. Bangor, Me. — Adam Sekenger, 32 New- bury St. Boston— Thos. F. Galvin, 1 Park St. Boston— Penn the Florist, 124 Tremont St. Boston — Julius A. Zinn, 4 Park St. Buffalo, St. N. Y.- -S. A. Anderson, 440 Main Buffalo, N. Y.- -Palmer's, 304 Main St. Chicago Ave. and —William 31st St. J Smyth , Michigan ClevelaD Ave. (1, 0.- -J. M. Gasser Co., Euclid Cleveland, O. — Adam Graham & Sons, 5523 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, O.— Knoble Bros., 1836 W. 25th St. Cleveland, O.— The Smith & Fetters Co.. 735 Euclid Ave. Denver, Col.— Park Floral Co., 1043 Broadway. Detroit, Mich. — J. Breitmeyer's Sous, corner Brortway and Gratiot Ave'. Pall River, Mass. — Wurburton, 495 New Boston Rd. and 36 N. Main SL Houston, Tex. — Kerr, The Florist. Kansas City, Mo. — Samuel Murray, 1017 Grand Ave. New Haven, Conn. — J. N. Champion & Co., 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— A. T. Bunyard, 413 Madison Ave., at 48th St. New York — Dards, N. E. corner 44th St. and Madison Ave. New York— G. E. M. Stumpp, 761 Fifth Ave. New York— "Thos. F. Galvin, Fifth Ave., at 46th St. New York- Kottmlller, 426 Madison Ave. and 49th St., also Vanderbilt Hotel. New Y'ork— Max Schllng, 785 Fifth Ave. Providence, R. I.— Johnston Bros., 38 Dorrance St. Rochester, N. Y.— J. B. Keller Sons, 25 Clinton Ave. N. Established 1874 DARDS 341 Uadison Ave., New Tork HELP do YOUR BIT To-day By SELLING THRIFT and WAR SAVING STAMPS. STAND behind THE FOOD CONSERVATION LAWS. Display prominently PATRI- OTIC POSTERS. DO IT NOW JOHN BREITMEYER'S —SONS— Cor. Broadway and Gratiot Ave*. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs . . . Higii Grade Cut Blooms We cover all Miehig:aD points and good sections of Ohio* Indiana and Canada. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery- Association. GUO£ BROS CO GUDE BROS. CO. WASHINGTON, D. C. Member Florists Tele{}rap[i Delivery Orders for NEW YORK. Writ« or Phone to MAX SGHLING 785 Fifth Ave. Best Florists Ln the States as References. EUROPEAN ORDERS BXEODTBD Members of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery THE ROSERY 23 STEUBEN ST. A.I-BA.IMY, IM. Y. FLOWER DEUVERIES FOR ALBANY AND VICINrrY Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery IS. E. M. STUMPP 761 Fifth Ave. NEW YORK CITY Menber Florists' Telegraph Delivery Asso. YOUNG & NUGENT 42 West 28 Street New York Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery YALE! YALeV And All New Haven Neighborhood FLOWER AND PUNT DELIVERIES Everything First-Class J. N. CHAMPION & CO. 1026 Chapel St . New Haven. Conn. October 5. 191S HORTI CULTURE 3U CHICAGO Send Your Orders to WILLIAM J. SMYTH Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association Michigan Ave. at 31st Street Prompt Auto Deliver* Service THOS. F. GALVIN yFUf vnoif 56^ ^"*** Ave. nCff lUnii Vanderbilt Hotel DAOTflia 1 Park Street DUO I Un 799 Boylston Street Oilhiriej to Stiamtrs aid all Eastern Points Orders Filled Day or Nieht for and State of Ohio Complete Stock. Regular discount to Trade. KNOBLE BROS. 1896 W. 2oth St., CleTeland, O. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery THE SMITH & FETTERS CO. 735 Euclid Avenue CLEVELAND, OHIO Flowers of Every Kind in Season CLEVELAND A. GRAHAM & SON 5523 Euclid Ave. Will take good care of your orders Members oj F. T. D. Association. Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS. FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue, N. Rsctaestei Fbone ]o6. Long Dist. Bell Fhon >i8o Membnri Florists Telegraph DeliTer; S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y. ANDERSON service means fresh, sturdy Stock and prompt deliveries in BUFFALO, tOCKPOBT, NIAGARA FAllS and WESTERN NEW YORK. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery HIGH GRADE PLANTS For Retail Stores a Specialty ASK FOR LIST THOMAS ROLAND, Nahant, Mass. WORCESTER, MASS. Randall's Flower Shop HARRY I. RANDAI>I., Proprietor. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery St. Louis, Mo.— Fred C. Weber, 4326-28 Olive St. St. Paul, Minn. — Holm & Olson, Inc. Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. — F. R. Pier- son Co. Toronto, Can.— J. H. Dunlop, 8-10 West Adelaide St. Wasliington, D. C— Gude Bros., 1214 P St. Washington, D. C— George H. Cooke, Connecticut Ave. and L St. Worcester, Mass. — Randall's Flower Shop, 22 Pearl St. PRESS AGENT GETS BUSY. Does any florist in town remember selling a large bouquet of goldenrod to a lady who looked like a jealous opera singer? In particular, one who might have had her heart set on making a great Carmen, for instance? the sale was made Thursday and yesterday Marguerita Sylva was willing to ad- mit that the jealous singer had won out in as crafty a piece of jealous re- venge as dirty Jack Ransom ever plot- ted against an innocent ten-twenty- and-thirty blonde heroine. — ,Y. Y. Tele- fir n ph. Clean, N. Y.— J. G. Layton has bought the flower shop in the Olean House. Possession has already been taken. Mr. Layton, who has had 15 years' experience in growing flowers, will be in charge of the green houses, in West State street. He was former- ly connected with the Nichlas green houses. Mrs. Minnie Babinger will be in charge of the shop. Mrs. Ba- binger has had nine years' experience in her line of work, and was formerly connected with the Herron flower shop. HESS & SWOBODA FLORISTS Telephones 1501 and L 1533 1415 Farnum St. OIVIAIHA, NEB. MACNAIR Florist 2 Broad Street, Providence, R. 1. H. F. A. LANGE WORCESTER, MASS. Deliveries to all points In New England. 12S,000 gqnare Feet of Glass. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Asioclatlon. ST. LOUIS, MO. FRED C. WEBER 4326-28 Olive St. Ktmtir Florists Telegraph Delivery Aijociatiti^ SOTICE INITIALS. We have one sUri only THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, CLEmAm Euclid Av«nu» The Far- Famed Flowers af TORONTO Delivered on mall or telegraph order for any occasion, In any part of the Dominion. JOHN H. DUNLOP »-10 West Adelaide St. - TORONTO, OMT ALBANY, N. Y. Flowers or Design Work DELIVERED IN ALBANY AND VICINITY ON TELEGRAPHIC ORDER 106 STATE STREET, ALBANY, N. Y. '^ThThOME of FLOWERS" ■The largest cat flower store In America. Orders for the TWIN CITIES and for aU Northwestern points given prompt at- tention. " HOLM & OLSON, incorporated ST. PAUL, MINN. "-hirkFloral Co. B. E. GILLIS, President. E. P. NEIMAN, Secretary. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery DENVER. COLORADO Quality and Reliability WARBURTON FALL RIVER, MASS. Deliveries of Flowers and Plant* In FALL RIVER and oontlgaeas territory. ■348 HORTICULTURE October 5, 1918 CATTLEYAS The supply of Orchids is steadily in- creasing and the flowers that we are offer- ing today are the best we have had for some time. If you place your order for white Orchids in advance, you can always depend on us to be able to supply you. THE LEO NIESSEN GO. 1201 Race Street, PHILADELPHIA. PA. TRY Horticulture's Advertisers FIRiST Before Looking Elsewhere Tell Them You Did So And They'll Reciprocate EDWARD REID WHOLESALE FLORIST 1619 - 21 Ruttetd St., PhiUadpliia, Pa. CKOICE BEAUTIES, ORCHIDS, VALLEY, ROSES aU all SiaMMbli Varietiis of Cat Flowm CHARLES LMEEHAN Wholesale Cut Flowers Plants, Greens, etc. S So. Mole St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. GEORGE B. HART WHOLESALE FLORIST 24 Stone St., Rochester, N. Y. E.G.HILLCO. Wholesale Florists <>)ea9« neatieB HorltoaltDis when nrltlns. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, Inc. WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS ConfllffmmentB BoUcltod Hardy Fancy Fern Our Specialty 264 RANDOLPH ST., DETROIT, MICH. The House for Quality and Service ZECH & MANN {9**We are Wholesale Florists Doing a Strictly Wholesale Business 30 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO V !► CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO ^.MANUFACTURERS PHILAdELPMIA, PA. ^^ - *> IF You Want Anything from Boston Get It From Henry M. Robinson & Co. For Safety Place Your Orders With Us HENRY IVI. ROBINSON St. 2 WInthrop Square and 32 Otis Street, BOSTON, MASS. WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS — "^"""^""/o'dealers only BOSTON Oct. 3 ST. LOUIS Sept. 30 PHILA. Sept. 30 Roses Am Beauty » Special " " Fancy and Extra ■ ■ j 30 " " No. 1 and culls.. 8 Russell ,16 Hadlcv 8 Euler.'Mock 8 Arenberg, Hoosicr Beauty 8 Ward, Hillingdon ' 8 KiUarncy, Key, Taft ; 8 Ophelia, Sunburst ■ . .. < 8 Camadons 2 Cattleyas 60 LiHes, Longiflorum 16 Lilies, Speciosum i6 Lil7 of the VaUey 6 Snapdragon Gladioli 2, Asters — ^ 2. Dahlias ' ■ . Calendula I. Chrysanthemums 15. Gardenias ' • • Adiantum i. Smilax I . • Asparasus Plumosuc. & Sprea. (100 Bobs.) 35, 40.C0 to 60.00 ) 40,0c 3 16.00 3 25.(0 3 25.00 D 2 J.OO > 20.00 3 25,0c 3 ^fO.OO [> S3. 00 3 4.00 0 73.00 3 25,10 3 25.00 3 10.00 to to 5.00 5. Flower Market Reports We might with truth re- BOSTON peat our market notes of last week as a record or the present conditions, except per- haps that there are a few more yel- low chrysanthemums in sight and gladioli are about finished, also that flowers of outdoor production are more difficult to get in acceptable quantity. It would be very comfortins were we able to point to this situation of un- common scarcity and unprecedented prices for this date as an evidence of advancing prosperity for the flower trade in general. But it ap|)ears that mortuary calls are the principal sources of business and if it were not for the ravages of the grip and pneu- monia now so serious the flower trade would have plenty of leisure time and an abundance of material for all calls. So there is not very much to gloat on. although it is "an ill wind that blows nobody good" and the prices today of flowers are a godsend to many,. Flowers are sold so CHICAGO quickly that the whole- sale houses look quite bare. Almost as soon as they come in they are either sold to local trade or shipped out, and quite frequently the stock is all promised before it reaches the market. The cold nights have about used up out door stock of some kinds and diminished others leaving the call for greenhouse flowers larger than is usual the first of October. Carnations are to be had only in small quantities. Asters are becoming less, leaving the demand heavier for roses with a supply less than normal. Chrysanthemums grown here are com- ing rather slowly being also affected by the cold. Some of the retailers are getting their chrysanthemum stock from the Pacific coast and they seem to be standing their long journey well, at least those offered to tlie public. A very heavy demand exists for anything suitable for funeral work. Stock scarce. PHILADELPHIA Lots of memorial work. Cold weath- er. Labor situation. In a few words, that sums up the flower market situa- tion in this city at present. Roses are coming in about the usual quantity for this season of the year but on account of present conditions they seem on the scarce side. The quality is very good. The new one, Columbia, as done by one of the Pennock growers nearby, is especially fine and is a good send-off for this "All Hail." Carnations are a little improved but that is all that can CATTLEYAS The quality is unusually choice, in quantity, with us, at $6.00, $7.50 per dozen $40.00, $50.00 per 100 DENDROBIUMS (WHITE) $9.00 per dozen Everything^ in Cut Flowers, Plants, Greens, Ribbons and Suppiies Business Hours, 7 A. M. to 5 P. M. S. S. PENNOCK COMPANY The ^1?,'-i?{|o, Philadelphia NEW YORK 1 1 7 W. 28th St. PHILADELPHIA BALTIMORE 1 608-1 620 Ludlow St. Franklin & St. Paul fits. WASHINGTON, 1 2 1 6 H. St., N. W. WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS - "^"""^-/^'D^EALERsofLy Rotes Am. Beauty, Special t< aocy and Extra . - . " " No. I and culls Russcl' Hadlev Euler, Mock- . - . Arenbcrg, Hoosier Beauty W.ird. Killinedon KiUarney, Key, Taft Ophelia. Sunburst Camatioiu - CattleyaB Lilies, Longif lorum Lilies, Speciosum Lily of the Valley Snapdragon Gladioli Asters DahKas Calondula Chrysanthemums Gardenias Adiantum Smilax Atparasus Plu. & Spren. (looBhs.) CINCINNATI I Sept. 30 ^1 CHICAGO Sept. 30 BUFFALO Sept. 30 PITTSBURG Sept. 30 25.00 15.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6,00 5-00 4.00 3.00 3.0c 2.C0 60.00 15 00 3 00 3.00 4 00 15.00 25.00 35.00 20.00 10.00 15.00 12. 00 12. OC 8.00 6.00 6.00 4.ca 3.00 75.00 30. CO 6.00 5.00 4.0J 5.00 1. 00 30.00 I 35-O0 40.00 25.00 6.00 4. CO 50.00 40.00 15. OQ 30 OC 3-03 3.00 3.00 i 00 3.00 75.00 t2.00 4.00 3.00 3-00 3.00 2, 00 1 5.0c 1. 00 15.00 25.00 8.00 8 00 10. CO 4.00 9 .OC [5.00 8.00 4 00 5.00 4.00 3.00 35.00 25.00 10.00 30 6.00 3.00 J..O 3.00 3.00 3.00 ).DO 2 CO 50,00 10.00 4.00 6 00 2.<0 z.oo .50 I.OC 1. 00 3.00 18.C 50.00 j 35.00 30.00 20.00 8.ot 10.00 6.CO 6.10 lO.OC 5.00 b.oo 10.00 3.50 60.00 li.OO 6.00 8.00 400 4.00 2.50 3- o t.oo 1.50 30.00 50.00 35-00 20.00 6.00 4-00 4. CO 4 00 4.00 4.00 to to to to to to to to to "jO.OC S5.00 15,0c I5.0C 15.00- 8.00 10.00 12.00 3.00 75*00 20.00 3.0 6.00 1 5. CO 1.50 33.00 5 00 6,00 4.00 15.00 2 00 40.00 3.00- 20.00 75.00 be said of them. They cut but little figure. Dahlias are about as last re- ported; quality all right but no over- supply. Asters and gladioli nearly over. Hydrangea, tritoma and autumal foliage beginning to loom up as the atmospliere of Indian summer ap- proaches. Native wild asters — espec- ially the charming blue sprays of cordifolia, three feet long, are a feat- ure. The fellow with a good crop of lilies is "it" just now. These are bringing anywhere from fifteen to twenty-five according to quality. No lily of the valley to speak of. Cattleyas a little more plentiful. Some nice white dendrobiums are being offered. The market is fair- ROCHESTER, ly active, but the N. Y. supply of out-door stock is so scarce that the most difficult thing has been to fill the orders. The recent rains have helped to spoil the situation. The demand is good for all flowers. In roses the supply is medium. Scott Key moves well and Columbia is a very good seller. Carnations are im- proving, but the cut is very light. Lilies are in fair supply. Dahlias are arriving slowly, but if the frost keeps off there will be a good supply. iCnntiiuied'on page 351) 35U H 0 irn C U L T U R E October 5, 1918 H. E. FROMENT Wholesale Commission Florist Choice Cut Flowers Jiew Address, 143 West 28th St., NEW TOBK Telephones: 2200, 2201, Madison Square. , — WM. P. FORD — Wholesale Flonst 107 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK Telephone 5335, Farragut Call and inspect the Best Establlsment In the Wholesale Flower District. JOHN YOUNG & CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS S3 WEST 28th STREET NEW YORK CITT Consignments Solicited Phone Farraffut 4386 WALTER F. SHERIBAN Wholesale Commission Dealer in CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 13S West 28th Street, Mew York Telephone— ieS£-SSS3 Madison Square RIEDEL & MEYER, Inc. Wholesale Commission READY FOR BUSINESS 49 WEST 28tli ST. NEW YORK. GEO. C. SIEBRECHT WHOLESALE FLORIST low >A/^KST ma«K. »-r CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED f«)Nii(«o8j,AB,A«cT NEW YORK THE KERVAN CO Fresh Cot Decorative BTercreeu. Highest Standard of Quality. Largest Stock in America. Write for Illustrated Catalog of Greens and Florists' Supplies 119 W. 28th St., - - NEW YORK WILLIAM H. KUEBLER Brooklyn's Foramott and B«at «fHOLESALE COMMISSION HOUSE A Tint Clu* Market fer all CUT FLOWERS §8 WilloBthby Sto Brooklyi, N. T, . C. FORD 421 WMt 28th St., NEW YORK fi KE8, Fmcr emns A FnU L,lne of ALI, CCT FtOWEBS. Telephone SS70 Farragut. WHOLESALE OOMMISSION FLORIST ^^^M^^^^ A full line of Ohalee Ont Flawer Bteek far .11 parveees. TBiBPHOSEliSiJjjASRAaDT 131 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY ALBANY CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE ™?2^^"v""" 611 Broadway, ALBANY, N. Y. SAVB TIMB AIJD MONET BT SKMODTO TOCB OKDBB8 lO B8 Prices Right. Consiflrmnents Solicited. Telephone Connection HENRY M. ROBINSON CO. OF NEW YORK SS-B7 V^ss'k ae-fcK TfflephoDea, 18 — ft&IO Madison Square MAURICE Lu OLASS, Treasarer CoBslcnment* BellelteA NEW YORK QDOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only ROSES AND CARNATIONS American Beauty. Special ** " Fancy and Extra. " •• No. 1 and culls. . RuHeU, HuUey Euler. Mock, Key Arenbers. Hoosier Beauty Ward. Hillinvdon Killamey t T* ft Ophelia. Sunbunt Camatioiu last Part if Wiik lliiil Stft. 28 till 8.O0 4. GO ■50 .50 •30 .30 .50 .50 .50 ■50 .75 25.00 8.00 3.00 A. 00 6.00 13.00 «.oo 3.00 3.00 5.00 3.00 nnt Put It WMt kaiMii Sift SI till 10 to to to t* to to to to to to 30.00 10.00 S.oe 1.00 6,00 13, OC 5.0c 3.0c 3.0c 6.0c 3.00 WE WANT MORE SHIPPERS We hare a numerous clientage of New York City buyer, and tba d. eeedo our supplr. Thla Is eepeolally tme of Botes. We have eTery facility and abnndant means and best returns are aaanred for stock conalgned to na. UNITED Addrea* Your Sblpmonts to CUT FLOWER 1 1 1 W. 28th St., NE^V YORK CO. Inc. D. J. Pappat, Prea. RCED k Your Dealer Fot It NICOTINE MFG. Cft <«T. LOUI.S When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE JKT H»d you aj trouble witli the MARCH WIITD coming through crack or crevice in the Greenhouse? 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Don't fail to read over these Ads. in each issue and you may find one or more that will prove profitable to yon. The Florists Hail Association rate of in- surance from Nov. Ist, 1916 to Nov. 1st. 1917 will be twenty cents per hundred square feet of single thick glass and eight cents per hundred square feet of double thick glass. For particulars, address. JOHN G. ESLER. Sec., Saddle River, N. J. ForGiieeRlioase Glazing USE IT NOW F. 0. PIERCE CO. 12 W. MOMWAY NEW YOIK Mastica is elastic and tenacious, admits of expansion and contraction. Putty becomes hard and brittle. Broken glass more easily removed without breaking of other glass as occurs with hard putty. Lasts longer than putty. Easy to apply. FOB GREENHOUSES 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. 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HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 147 Summer St., Boston, Mass. Principles and Practice of Pruning By M. G. KAIM8 Lecturer on Uorticoltare, Columbia University Few practices In the handling of plants, especially fruit bearing plants, attract so much interest as do those of pruning. The methods are BO varied, the results so diverse, and the opinions of growers so apparently con- tradictory that this subject is always one of the most interesting, and the surest to hold attention and arouse discussion. Particularly during the last ten or fifteen years when the principles of plant physiology have been more and more satisfactorily applied to plant production and man- agement has interest settled In pruning. During the latter half of this time also more and more Investi- gations and tests have been conducted by experiment stations and other workers to test out methods and principles in the Interest of science and for the benefit of growers. The accumulation of such new knowledge has become very considerable especially in the last de- cade, but it is necessarily so scattered that very few growers have access to It, hence the demand for a book. which shall present the really Important features of these Investigations as well as set forth the fundamental principles based upon the laws of plant growth. This volume Is lavishly Illustrated mainly by actual photographs of specimens which show good and bad practices. The author has spared neither time nor ex- pense in gathering his photographs, each one of which tells Its story. After a few pages of Introduction the author discusses riant Physiology as related to pruning. A chapter takes up the Philosophy of Pruning, Itself a very in- teresting subject. Then follows a classification and clear discussion of Buds, very fully illustrated from life. How Wounds Heal Is an exceedingly Interesting chapter, as are also those on Prevention and Repair of Mechanical In- juries, Pruning Nursery Stock, Young Trees, Mature Trees and Odd Methods of Pruning and Training. Ke- Juvenatlng Neglected Trees and Practical Tree Surgery. Profusely Illustrated. 400 pages. B>.i x 8 Inches. Cloth. Net, J2.00. HOBTICCLTCBK PCBLJSHINO CO. 147 BBBUner St., Boaton, Mas*. 356 HORTICULTURE October 5, 1918 Here's Your Chance! You have been wishing you could do some important work that would help WIN THE WAR! Here's your chance — The United States Government is rapidly extend- ing its w^ork of Organizing War Savings Societies. 1 16,433 societies have been formed w^ith a member- ship of 6,000,000. Thousands more are being organized. Leaders are needed — patriotic, red-blooded men and women with initiative, vv^ho w^ill start societies among friends or employees. The work is of direct help to the Government, for it ' makes possible organized thrift-team play in saving to beat the Hun! The War Savings Society is one of the most im- portant features of the Government's w^ar financing plan. You Ought To Be Identified With This Work! Will you volunteer? Will you w^rite to-day for full in- formation? Pioneer Division NATIONAL WAR SAVINGS COMMITTEE 51 Chambers Street New York, N. Y. Space Donated by CHARLES A. DARDS HORTICULTURE Vol. XXVIII OCTOBER 12. 1918 No. 15 Photo by Julius Roehrs L\ Hybrid Laelio Cattleya Liberty Published Every Saturday at 147 Summer Street, Boston, Mass. Subscription $1.00 358 HOETICULTURE October 12, 1918 HOW ABOUT YOUR EMPLOYEES? It is a generally accepted fact that employees of any com- pany who have been encouraged to be careful in their ex- penditures, to save their money and to invest it judiciously do better work, have greater pride in their jobs, and greater loyalty to their employers. The United States Government now offers employers an unusual opportunity for the systematic organization of their employees for THRIFT through the founding of War Saving Societies. GROUP SAVING through War Saving Societies bolsters up esprit de corps. It encourages economy in personal and company expenditures. It develops loyalty to company and country. The organization of a War Savings Society among your employees w^ill be a direct help in w^inning the w^ar, not only because it helps directly in Government financing, but also it releases men, money and materials for essen- tional v/ar vv^ork through the saving on non-essentials. Perhaps you haven't thought of a War Savings Society for your employees in just this Avay before. Why not organize a company of savers among your em- ployees under your leadership and turn it over to the gov- ernment? We will be glad to give you full particulars if you v/ill write Pioneer Division NATIONAL WAR SAVINGS COMMITTEE 51 Chambers Street New York, N. Y, Space Donated by CHARLES A. DARDS i October 12, 1918 HORTICULTURE 369 BUY LIBERTY BONDS SECURE YOUR COAL GET YOUR FERNS AND PALMS THREE THINGS TO BE DONE AT ONCE We are not personally prepared to furnish you Liberty I'.oiuls or coal, but we would like to supply you before cold weather sets in with Boston and Scottii Ferns: 5-in., 25 Its. ; 4-in.. 15 cts. each. Specimen Plants in 10 and 12 iu. pots from $5.00 to $10.ou. Norwood Ferns. 5-in., .50 cts., and ti in.. 75 els. Kentia Belmoriana, 6-in., $1.00; 5-in.. 75 cts. This price is only good for immediate shipment. All good value for the money. Shipped without pots to save ex- pressage. Geraniums in a good assortment including Ivy leaved and scented, 2-in., $2.50 per 100, $22..50 per 1000; 3 in., $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. Salvia Splendens, Heliotrope, Colens, Begonias Vernon, Hardy English Ivy, Swainsona, 3-in., $3.00 per 100; 2-in., $2.00 per ItK). Brilliancy Coleos, sometimes called Christmas Gem, 2-in., $3.00 per 100; 3-in., $4.00 per 100. Send for Catalog:ue. Cash with Orders. R. VINCENT, JR., & SONS CO., WHITE MARSH, MARYLAND Grow the NEW Improved Primula Malacoides Of all I he many varieties and strains of Primula on the market now, there is not one of them compares, even favor- ably, with the Rohrer Primula Malacoides. Years of patience and hard labor have developed this one to perfec- tion, both in growth and size of plant, color and production of bloom. A season, such as this, when coal is scarce and expensive, it is one of the most profitable, economical and popular plants for vou to grow. The colors are most beauti- ful shades of Rose Pink and Light Lavender. A cool tem- perature. 40 (o 45 degrees, produces the best results. For (October delivery ; 100 1000 Pink and Lavender, 2',i-in. pots $6.00 $55.00 Shipped Parcel Post, Special Delivery, anywhere in the U. S. C. U. LIGGIT, Office: 325 Bulletin BaiMing PHILADELPHIA, PA. ORCHIDS We grow and sell nothing but ORCHIDS. If you are in the market for this class of plants we respectfully solicit your inqairies and orders. Special lists on application. LAGER & HUARELL, Summit, N.J. Horsesl-ioe Orand Bamboo Canes For (taklnr lilies and other flower.. Beady for Immediate .hlpment from our warehonsep Bound Brook, N. J. 5/« feet, NatnnU »».00 per b»le 1000 8/« " " lB.«e " *000 8 " " M.M " 1000 6 ■■ Green W.OO " 1000 s " " It.OO " tooo RALPH M. WARD & CO., The Lily House, 25 Murray St., New York, N. Y. ■''^^gN~^> FROM COLD STORAGE ({(^ %n:c !)■ LIL. GIGANTEUM, 7-9. LILY OF THE VALLEY BestOuaUty V^/WITI F-Of9 F^RI^KS -^5'e-- CHAS. SCHWAKE & CO., 90-92 W. Broadway, New York Page Albany Cut Flower Ex 374 Allen, J. K 375 American Bulb Co 360 Anderson, S. A.. 371 Aphlne Mfg. Co.. 378 Barrows, H. H.. .367 Baversdorfer. H. Co 37-1 Bay State Nur- series 360 Bobbink & At- kins 367 Bolgiano & Son. 369 Boston Floral Supply Co 372 Breck, J. & Sons. 369 Breitmeyers, J. Sons - 370 Budlong, J. A.... 372 Burnett Bros 369 Burpee. W. A. & Co 369 Carter's Tested Seeds, Inc 36S Champion & Co., .1. N 370 Cbilds, John Lewis 369 I Page Clarke, D. Sons.. 370 Cooke, Geo. H...370 Conard & Jones Co. 367 Co wee, W. J 374 Cottage Gardens Nurseries 360 Craig Co., Robt..360 Dards 370 Dards, Chas. A.. 358-380 Dreer, H. A.. 378-379 Dunlop. John H.371 Dysart, R 372 Edwards Folding Box Co 372 Esler, J. G 378 Eyres 371 Parquhar, R. & J. Co 369 Ford, M. C 374 Ford, W. P 374 Fottler, Fiske, Eawson Co 368 Froment, H. E...374 Galvin, Thos. P. 371 Gasser Co., J. M..371 Graham & Son, A 371 Gude Bros. Co... 370 Page Hail Association. 378 Hammond's Paint & Slua Shot Works 378 Hart, Geo. B 372 Hart & Vick .369 Hess & Swoboda.371 Hews & Co., A. H 377 Hill, Co., E. G...372 Hill, D. Nursery Co 360 Holland Nur- series 367 Holm & Olson... 371 Horticultural Cat- alog 367 Irwin. R. J 369 Johnston Bros... .370 Kasting, W. F. Co 372 Keller Sons, J. B.371 Kelway & Son... 369 Kervan Co 374 King Construc- tion Co 379 Knoble Bros 371 Kroescheil Bros. 379 Kuebler. W. H..374 Kottmiller ......370 VERT Page Lager & Hurrell.359 Lange, H. F. A.. 371 Lemon Oil Co... 378 Leonard Seed Co.369 Liggit, C. U 359 Mackie, Wm 374 lIcHutchison & Co 360-368 Marshall. W. E. & Co 369 Meehan, Chas. E.. "72 Metropolitan Ma- terial Co 379 Michell, H. F. Co.369 Michigan Cut Flower Ex 372 Murray, .Samuel. 370 Nicotine Mfg. Co. 378 Niessen, Leo Co. 372 Nut Grower 376 Ouwcrkerk, P.... 367 Palmer, W. J. & Sou 371 Park Floral Co.. 371 Parshelsky Bros. 378 Penn the Florist. 370 Pennock, S. S. Co 373 Pierce Co., F. 0.37S Pierson, A. N...360 I Page Pierson, F. R...360 Pulverized Ma- nure Co 378 Randalls Flower Shop 371 Reed & Keller... 374 Reidel &. Meyer.. 374 Reid, Edw 372 Robinson, Henry M. Co 374 Robinson, H. M. & Co 372 Roehrs, J. Co 360 Roland, Thomas. 371 Rosery, The 370 Schling, Max 370 Schwake, Chas. Co 359 Sekenger, Adam. 370 Sheridan, W. F..374 Siebrecht, Geo. C.374 Sisrgers & Sig- gers 378 Skidelsky, S. S. & Co 369 Smith, Elmer D. & Co 367 Smith, P. J 374 Smith, "W. & T. Nursery Co.... 367 Page Smith & Fetters. 371 Smvth, Wm. J... 371 Stearns Lumber Co., A. T 379 Stumpp, G. E. M.370 Stumpp & Walter Co ...368 Thorburn, J. M. & Co 368 Totty, Chas. H..367 United Cut Flow- er Co 374 Vincent, R., Jr., &. Sons Co 359 Wants, For Sale, etc .....377 Warburton 371 Ward, R. M. .& Co 359 Weber, F. C.....371 Woodruff, S. D. & Sons. ...... .369 Young, A. L 374 Young, John 374 Young & Nugeut.370 Zech & Mann. w.. 372 BOOM YOUR BUSINESS hy adoertiaing your goods In the HortkdltuM'e Publicity among the kind of readers reached by this paper is THE SORT OF PUBLI- CITY THAT PAYS. , 360 HORTICULTURE October 12, 1918 Julici: RooHrs Oompanv^ P L. A IM "TS IVI E: IM Orchids, Coniervatory Plants, Novelliw, Begonias, Garden Perennials Final Stock in America for Trade or Private Requirementi RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY NEW CROP PALM SEEDS iUSTARRIV« Kentla Belmoreana and Areca Lutescens WRITE FOR PRICES, STATING QUANTITY REQUIRED McHUTCHISON & CO., 95 Chambers St., New York IF In need of RELIABLE NURSERY STOCK that U well grown, well dug and well packed Send to the RAY STATE NURSERIES Wf^U,ah «nJ RelaU NORTH ABWfCTOfO, MA6S. ERIM A,N. Pnrson, bic. CROMWELL, CONN. Bedding Plants and Roses Nephrolepis Norwood Best Crested Fern 4 inch pots, extra heavy, $35.00 per hun- dred; 6 inch, $"5.00 per handred. ROBERT CRAIG COMPANY, ■'«'^?|.^''«'*- Extra Strong, Heavy Plant., Well Fin- i.hed, for Immediate Delivery Nephrolepis elegantissima, elegantisslma Compacta and Smithii, 214 -inch pots, $8.00 per 100. Nephrolepis elegantissinia Compacta. Mus- cosa and Smithii, DH-inch pots, 35c. each. Nephrolepis elegantissinia and elegantissima Compacta, B-inch. 75c. each; 8-lnch, $1.50 each; 10-inch, $H.OO each; 12-iLCh, $5.00 each. Nephrolepis Harrisii, 8-lnch, $1.50 each. Nephrolepis Muscosa and Smithii, 5-lnch, 75c. each. Nephrolepis Muscosa and Smithii, 6-inch, .fl.OO each. Nephrolepis Dwarf Boston, SVi-inch, 25c. each. Nephrolepis Dwarf Boston, 6-inch, 50c. eacli. Nephrolepis Dwarf Boston, 8-inch. $1.00 each. F-. R. P I E R S O N SpediJiata in Specimen Stock for Landscape Work Hardy Rhadodendron*, Azaleas, Boxwood*. HolUei and a Complete Line of OosUerona Evergreen*. WHITE FOB FBICEB Cottage Gardens Naraeriet, Inc. EUREKA CAUFOBNIA HILL'S EVERGREENS BEST FOB OVER HAXF A CBNTUBT Small, medium and large sizes supplied Price list now ready THE D. HILL NURSERY CO. Evergreen Specialists. Largest Growers In America BOX 416. DUNDEIB. ILI.. Every Reader of " Horticulture" Needs DR. L. H. BAILEY'S BRAND NEW Standard Cyclopedia of six larse quarto volnmes. More than 1.600 pa(as. U tuU v»f exquisite color plates. 96 beantUal fnU page halftones. More tban 4,000 text ensravlnKS. BOO CoUaboTBtor*. Approximately 4,000 genera, 20.000 species and 40.000 plant names rriHE New Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture has been freshly written in the light of the moat recent research 1 and experience. It is the fullest, the newest, the most authoritative of all works of its kind and constitutes the most conscientious attempt that has ever b«en made to compress the whole story of our horticultural thought, learning and achievement into one set of books. It is both an Encyclopedia and a Manual. A Few of the Many Important New Features Key to Identification of Plant. "^^.^ .^tUlrr^^^'^rl plant. The name thus found Is quickly referred to under its alphabetical location, where full Icformatlon will be foDDd In regard to it. Synopn. of Plant Kingaom ™s^„'. --'..the most ^^ edition. It constitutes a general running account of the classes, orders, and groups of plants, with a brief slietch or character- ization of 215 of the leading families comprising those that yield practically ail the cultivated plants. These family de- scriptions give the botanical characters; the number of genera and species and the ranges; a list of the Important genera; brief statements In regard to the useful plants; and diagram- matic iliuBtratlons. DlnttratloiU There are 24 colored plates; 96 fall page half- tones; and more than 4,000 engraving* which serve as guides in the text. The Glouarr "^^^^ '^ °° analysis of all technical terms that ' are used in the work and In similar works. It comprises botanical and hortleoltnral terms with brief defi- nitions. Further Particulars Sent On Request Translation and Pronnnciation of Latin Names ^° ^*>': ume I is Inserted a list of between 2,000 and 3,000 Latin words used as species — names of plants, giving the Bngilsh equivalent or translation and the pronunciation. Class Articles Special effort has been made to secure the beat cultural advices for the plants requiring peculiar or particular handling. Here are some of the titles of these articles : Ants ; Autumn Oardening ; Bedding ; Dis- eases; Drainage; Floral Designs; Formal Gardening; Hotbeds and Coldframes; Insects; Landscape Gardening; Lawn Plant- ing; Orchards; Rock Gardening; Subtropical Oardening; Tools and Implements; Village Improvements; Window Boxes, etc. *** The final volume contains a complete .*♦ index to the entire work, enabling ., .t^ General Index the reader to locate volume and page of any sub- a''^V'^'^ Ject he has in mind. ^o*,a,\^ •vy I.* The complete set of six volumes, bound In %^' C^/t.'' ^°\>* decorated buckram, will be delivered to e* ^^-^tC^ '"*" yon for only S3 down and $3 a month ^cr <,^ v* <»" o^ for 11 months, until the full amount of SSO has been paid. Cash price $SB. BOSTON, HORTICULTURE, 147 Summer St., Sass **'V^' October 12, 1918 HORTICULTURE 3G1 SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS NATIONAL PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN. On Monday, October 14, there will be on sale throughout this country, and delivered to over half a million homes of the better sort, the November issue of the Metropolitan Magazine. ' All florists are requested to secure a copy or copies of this number, remove therefrom our campaign page, in two colors, featuring Chrysanthemums. and post it conspicuously in the store windows, or in other places where it will be seen by the public. Such post- ing will connect any establishment with the magazine publicity • and should very materially stimulate a de- mand for Chrysanthemums, which this season are in unprecedented sup- ply. For the convenience of the trade, our Promotion Bureau has arranged tor a supply of these pages, printed only on one side, and will mail two copies, packed in a strong tube, on re- ceipt of ten cents to cover the cost. Tbis prominent advertisement opens our Fall program for magizine public- ity, and to get the best results from it the trade should link up their estab- lishments with the magazine advertis- ing through their own local advertis- ing. It is best done through the use of the electrotypes the Promotion Bureau is supplying, which feature as closely as possible the magazine adver- tisements. So closely do they match that one of our subscribers actually reports a mail order wherein credit was given him for "Seeing your ad. in the Saturday Evening Post and lo- cal papers." The Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays are to be especially featured in some half-dozen magazines of large circulation, and plate advertisements for local newspapers will be provided; all that is necessary to complete them is the insertion of name and address. The committees have planned to the last penny the expenditure of the fund at their disposal, which, sad to say, is so short of actual requirements as to make an important part of the pub- licity arrangements tentative. You, Mr. non-subscriber can help to change this condition very materially. Of course, we know you are buying Liberty Bonds — the money you pay tor them you are lending to the govern- ment. Whatever you give to our cam- paign fund you lend to yourself — at an extraordinarily high rate of inter- est, easily collected. Cannot you see your way to advance yourself just a little money for your own good? JoHX Youxc., Secy. 1170 Broadway, New York, October .5th. s>' ADVERTISING BEFORE AND AFTER THE WAR .Just let us wander a bit to the time of flower-prosperity about a year be- fore the war: how everybody and everything connected with flowers was up to the high mark, no worry- ing about stocks, coal, labor, all run- ning along smoothly, no necessity for knowing the cost of producing flowers and plants, easy come and easy go. happy-go-lucky about it all. and then the transformation a year after the war started; shortage of coal to help win the war. releasing of men for war- work, causing a shortage of man-power and shortage of stock caused by the government conditions so essential for winning the war. Now, how has advertising got any- thing to do with the conditions men- tioned and how does it benefit or re- tard the industry generally. Show me the man who was immune from using publicity to aid his busi- ness during the interval mentioned and I'll show you that he fell back considerably in his daily report both financially and otherwise. On the con- trary, show me the men who are spending' money to continue their, ad- vertising and publicity and I'll show you the men who are going ahead and creating new business all the time. Now a peculiar thing happened to me when a question was put to me as to how are we getting on with the help question. Are you getting all the men you need'? Strange as it may seem, we have as yet not felt the shortage, but perhaps we may later, although most of our men are past the draft age. However, I maintain that because of advertising our mails bring me many letters from applicants who seek a change in position and having heard of us want to affiliate with a growing concern. Human nature trav- els that way. Where there is apparent success, there will the crowd follow. This seems to continue in so many channels both as to salesmen who seek your business also volume of sales. And when conditions are continually changing as in our business at the present regarding present buyers and those of the past it is up to every flor- ist to make known the fact that he has flowers to sell and not to keep. Advertising is the open sesame be- tween your store and the buying pub- lic and the fellow who keeps up an advertising campaign now and after the war will gain the greatest advan- tage providing he keeps time both in quality of flowers and service ren- dered. These qualifications entitle you to get whatever you go after, namely suc- cess both as a florist and as a mer- chant. Advertising is the stimulant which was so badly needed and which is now coming into "its own for the florists generally, and our own National Pub- licity Campaign will probably be the means of a i-eawakening for many who have hitherto never felt the need in the sale of flowers, but who now feel the necessity as in all other lines, and hats off to the men in our line who saw the light of day and started this campaign of ours in New York a little over a year ago. It was the beginning of what some day will be the biggest thing that the florists have ever done in popularizing the uses of flowers. "Say it with Flowers" has a wonder- ful future. Watch the growth. Henry Penn, Chairman National Publicity Cam- paign NATIONAL PARK ON MT. DESERT ISLAND. Establishment of Lafayette Nation- al Park on Mt. Desert Island, Maine, is provided in a bill introduced by Sen- ator Hale of Maine and adopted by the United States Senate. It now goes to the House. A dollar a week for every one of the men in the American Army and Navy. The United War Work Campaign asks for just that much. It means one drive instead of seven. Help it along. 362 HORTICULTURE October 12, 1918 HORTICULTURE VOL. XXVIH OCTOBER 12, 1918 NO. IS PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 147 Summer Street, Boston, Mass. WM. J. STEWART, Editor and Manager Telephone, Beach 292 ADVERTISING RATES: Per inch, SO inches to page $1.25 Disconnt on Contracts for consecutiT© 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 (62 times), 30 per cent. Page and half page space, not consecutive, rates on application. SUBSCRIPTION BATES: One Year, in advance, $1.00; To Foreign Countries, $2.00; To Canada, $1.60. 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 — Hybrid Laelio Cattleya Liberty SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS— Publicity Cam- paign— Advertising Before and After the War 3C1 OBITUARY — Charles Gustavus Roebling — Peter Crowe, portrait — Nathan R. Graves — Herbert Meehan 363 FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY ASSOCIATION — Report of Secretary A. Pochelon — Thoughts as You Go About Dally 364-3G6 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES— St. Louis Florists' Club Roll of Honor, Illustrated — Boston Gardeners' Con- ference Postponed — Horticultural Society of New York 366 HYBRID LAELIO CATTLEYA LIBERTY 367 SEED TRADE— List of Premiums Won at Michell's Exhibit 367 Vegetable Seed Export Inciuiry — Corn Diseases Be- ing Studied 368 Seeds Placed on Preference List by War Industries Board 376 OF INTEREST TO RETAIL FLORISTS: Flowers bv Telegraph 370 FLOWER MARKET REPORTS: Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati, Philadelphia 373 Rochester, St. Louis 37.5 YOUR WORK AND MINE— (7. W. Burkett 375 LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS: Chicago, St. Louis, Philadelphia, New York. Roches- ter, Cincinnati 376 MISCELLANEOUS: Conference on Nursery Import Regulations 367 News Notes 371 Publication Received 371 Visitors Register 375 Business Troubles 375 Catalogues Received 375 Horticulture hears that several Holland bulbs small lots of bulbs have arrived in New York on board the S. S. "Belgic" ■which doeked on Tuesday. Word of arrival of the oarlier and larger shipments is an.xiously awaited. Under present conditions, no information relative to tlie movement of vessels while in voyage is permitted; we must await actual arrival, which in this ca.se, it is lioiiod may be within a few (lays. The ipiestion of seed stocks of high breed- A serious ing and standard quality, always a para- outlook moujit consideration with the seedsman, now looms up as an urgent problem that must be solved right in this country and immediately, if a most disastrous condition for long time to come is to be escaped. We have been so long dependent upon foreign skill and precision in many classes of vegetaltle seed supply, for example, that it becomes almost second nature to look for it to materialize, much as we expect the sun to rise every morning, although we know that the land has been laid waste, the men killed or inca- pacitated and the business dismantled in much of the seed-growing sections of Europe and that chaotic con- ditions exist generally, and, furthermore, are liable to so continue for years to come. It is reasonable to believe that we in this country can take the lead in most lines of this highly-specialized industry in the near future and keep it permanently, if only its vast importance and fill-reaching consequences are sufficiently realized. Another hearing on plant embargo A circular letter dated October 5th of the Federal Horticultural Board reads as follows : "In my circular letter of August 29, accompanying the proposed revision of the rules and regulations governing the importation of nursery stock, plants, and seeds into the United States, it was suggested that it might be ad- visable to call a conference for the discussion of the pro- posed regulations as outlined in that letter. In order to give ample opportunity for the presentation and discus- sion of any reasonable objections that may be made to these proposed regulations, the board calls a conference for their final consideration at the Department of Agri- culture, Room 11, Federal Horticultural Board, Washing- ton, D. C, at ten o'clock a. m., October 18, 1918. All in- terested parties are invited to attend this conference." Horticulture has already taken a strong, and it feels justified position in bringing to the attention of its readers the danger to horticultural trade interests in the proposed drastic exclusion of nearly all the plants which our trade growers have been importing for gen- erations. It matters not whether any infestation has even been found on them, if they have earth at their roots they are to be excluded, as are also many others which are imported without earth. Inoffensive rhodo- dendrons and azaleas will be barred. The fact that they have been imported for a hundred years or longer without causing trouble does not seem to count with the authorities in charge of the situation. These ))lauts will be immediately excluded under the pro- jiosed regulations taking effect June 1st. Even if times and conditions were normal it would be difficult to get in sufficient stock of these plants to form a nucleus. for propagation, imder present disturbances, it is simply impossible within the time allowed. Three to five years as things are now, would lie none too much to allow. There are no azaleas available in Belgium now, and before they can be produced there, they will be forbidden entry here. Belgium will have her best market for azaleas, bay trees, pahns, camellias, arau- carias, rubbers, orchids, etc., clo.sed to her. It will be many years before we can possibly replace these Bel- gian importations and also rhododendrons with Amer- ican grown plants. Horticulture does not oppose the exclusion of any plant which is known to carry dangerous pests, but why keep out necessary material which has been coming in for many generations with- out having caused the slightest injury. Horticulture is strongly opposed, however, to such swee]iing measures as are now proposed and again urges those of its readers who will be affected thereby, to register their protest to the Federal Horticultural Board, Wash- ington, D. C, at once. October 12, 1918 HORTICULTURE 363 OBITUARY. Charles Gustavus Roebling. In the death, on October 5. of Charles Gustavus Roebling, of Tren- ton, New Jersey, president of the John A. Roebling Sons Company, one of the world's greatest organizations of en- gineers, floriculture has lost a most eminent enthusiast and patron. Mr, Roebling was born in Trenton in 1849, and became engaged in the business of his father, the late John A. Roebling, in 1871, becoming active in the progress of the plant from prac- tically its infancy, until it reached the enormous valuation of fifty million dol- lars, furnishing employment for 8,000 workers, for many years being the head of the enterprise. In the early eighties Mr. Roebling, as a relaxation from the cares of busi- ness, engaged in floriculture as a hobby, specializing in orchids, and it was in orchid culture that he became best known to the trade in both America and Europe. He gathered to- gether a collection of orchids which was recognized as the finest in America, and which compared very favorably with some of the best of the European collections. He spared neither money nor pains to secure the rarest of specimens, the collection eventually requiring about 12,000 ft. of glass to accommodate it. He was known as a successful hybridist, and not a few of his hybrids have found their way into commerce, notably Cypripcdium Win. MiKitiley. Cypri- pi'iUum Pres. Garfield. Cypripediitm Abraham Lincoln. Eygopetalum Roe- lilingianum and many others. Some of the varieties in his collection were considered as priceless, and he had at all times facilities for hybridization work such as few would consider possible. He was well known as an exhibitor at our most important shows, and won many prizes. He is remembered as the winner of the second prize at the big orchid show held in Boston in 1910, in competition with the largest commercial firms in the business. He was a regular exhibitor at the flower shows in New York, and any move- ment looking to the advancement of horticulture had his unstinted support. The town of Roebling, which he founded, very naturally benefited hor- ticulturally through his interested effort, home plantings receiving his especial commendation and encourage- ment. Every year this prosperous little town held a flower show of no mean order, of which he was patron and leading spirit, and this annual event evoked much enthusiasm among the population. The deceased will be greatly missed in horticultural circles, where he was greatly esteemed and looked up to as one who had done much for horticul- ture in this country. He was very easy of approach and was at all times ready to give time and attention to the many in the trade with whom he was acquainted. It was the privilege of the writer to enjoy business rela- tions with the deceased extending over a period of nearly thirty years, during which time his constancy to his well-chosen hobby was most marked, and his faith in the ultimate appreciation generally of the benefit and pleasure to be derived from the study and practice of horticulture was remarkable in its strength. Petek Crowe Mr. Roebling was a member of the S. A. F. & O. H., of the Horticultural Society of New York, JIass. Horticul- tural Society, and the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. Jos. A. Masda. West Orange, N. J. Peter Crowe. One by one, the grand old men of the past generation of florists are rapidly passing into the great Beyond. It is with deep sadness that it now becomes our duty to add to the lengthening list the name of Peter Crowe of Utica, N. Y., one of the most respected and lovable of the profes- sion as a floriculturist and as a gentle- man, in business, In his home and among the trade wherever he was known. Mr. Crowe was born in Limerick, Ireland, seventy-seven years ago. He came to this country at the age of 24, already well versed as a gardener and after some further experience In com- mercial and private places In the neighborhood of New York City, established himself in Utica, N. Y., in 1872, and was deservedly successful from the start. He was an expert In rose growing and possessed of excel- lent judgment and good taste in all details of the flower business. Fifteen years ago he introduced an improved form of Adiantum cuneatum. under the name of Croweanum, a name which the writer of these lines had the honor of suggesting, and which has taken a permanent place as a favorite frond in the cut flower trade. Mr. Crowe was long a member of the S. A. F., the American Rose Society, N. Y. Florists' Club and other bodies. He was a much-sought judge in the rose displays of the flower shows. The death in 1902 of his son. William J., was a terrible blow to Mr. Crowe which he never ceased to mourn. He leased the rose growing of his green- house establishment to Brant Bros, and devoted himself lovingly to his home, his wife, his son's widow and two grand-children of whom he was passionately fond, and who, besides three brothers, survive him. ■ He was laid to rest In Forest Hill Cemetery. Nathan R. Graves. The death of Nathan R. Graves took place at his residence on Saturday. Oct. 5th, 1918, at the age of 45 years and eleven months. Mr. Graves for considerable time had been suffering from the effects of a nervous break- down. He was an expert horticultural photographer and his pictures have been frequently reproduced in Horti- CULTUBE and in the Park Commission lists. He was born in Syracuse and was educated In the High school and completed his course through the , Syracuse University, but for a num- ber of years had lived in Rochester. He was a member of the Rochester Florists' Association, which will feel a severe loss. Besides his wife he leaves one son and three daughters. Herbert Meehan. One of the many victims of the Spanish influenza passed away on October 3rd, in the death of Herbert Meehan, oldest son of Charles E. Mee- han of Philadelphia. He was taken sick on Monday and succumbed in about sixty-four hours. He was associ- ated in business with his father at Pelham and Churchville and was a lad of great promise and highly es- teemed. The sympathy of the trade goes out in unstinted measure to his sorrowing family. 364 H 0 B T I C U L T TI R E October 12, 1918 FLORISTS^ TELEGRAPH DELIVERY ASSOCIATION At its meeting at Hotel Hollenden in Cleveland, Ohio. Secretary Pochelon made the following report: Report of Secretary A. Pochelon. Mr. President, Ladies, F. T. D. Mem- bers, Retail Florists and Friends: Our worthy President, Wm. F. Gude, has instructed me not to read a long tiresome paper but read you a few lines from The Cleveland Plain Dealer. I have never had the pleasure of watch- ing our Cleveland boys at the card table do any "plain dealing," but I can thoroughly assure you that they can trim other florists good and plain in bowling. I hope that when I get through you will all walk up the saw- dust trail in true Billy Sunday style to the pulpit and solemnly swear alleg- iance to our organization and that you will faithfully promise to go home from this Cleveland meeting to work, co-operate and preach the gospel of the F. T. D. to your fellow-florists. The text of my sermon today will be "The F. T. D. Canal Boat." The Canal Boat F. T. D. was sailed by that able captain, J. A. Valentime, but it was a cumbersome affair. The crew he had to work this boat with was absolutely too small, and he had to carry too large a number of passengers who even in the roughest kind of weather would not give a helping. His annual allow- ance was only about $205.00 and no one can blame him for becoming down- hearted and tired of his job. He ap- pointed Irwin Bertermann as captain who looked for a new crew to sail this boat. Captain Bertermann and crew took it into their own hands to sell this old boat over the heads of the directors and bought a great lake steamer, which many of our members thought was just a pleasure steamer, and more and more passengers were crowded on board of the ship with very little increase in the crew. This F. T. D. ship was sailed around the great lakes and prospered and finally stopped at Chicago and Captain Gude was appointed at that most en- thusiastic meeting in the hot month of August on the hottest day of the year during S. A. F. Convention at Houston, Texas. He soon felt that we ought to have a good sized ocean-going boat to carry our passengers which by that time numbered five hundred and the crew about 50. Things were going along fairly well with the exception of here and there a sneaky submarine or the noise of an under mine explosion, and after sailing for about one year he could find his bearings almost blind- folded. He called a meeting in Detroit for all the directors and stock holders of the F. T. D. ship and this meeting was so enthusiastic that he accepted the captaincy for another year. After consulting with Purser Will L. Rock he said the time would soon be here when we would buy a boat of a still better type, and behold last week orders came from Washington that our F. T. D. ship from the Cleveland meet- ings on, shall, as it ought to, measure up to the spirit of our great country. Can you find a better or more courag- ous captain than Capt. Bill Gude? And while we are at war would we make such a sad mistake as to change our President in this country? No. Would you think it wise to change presidents in our F. T. D. work. No. Rather than make a shange become a volunteer in his crew. Become a work- er like his first mate, Philip Breit- meyer. Our membership has not increased the way it ought to, comparing the great amount of new business we have developed not alone for our own mem- bers but for all retail florists around the country and it is strange to say that we all, on many occasions, have to send or to fill orders for retailers who are not members. Why, Oh! Why does it take so long for some of them to join us? I have almost come to the conclusion that even with the great Publicity Campaign of the S. A. F. many retail florist do not as yet see what great benefit they are deriving from this work and money that is being spent by others. I think they ought to al- most feel ashamed in not doing their bit to help carry the burden. ' The Slogan "Say it with Flowers" has become a valuable asset to every man and woman who grows or sells fiowers and no better advertisement could be gotten up for publicity from florist to the people. But a different publicity we must adopt from florist to florist and the only proper and feas- ible slogan that comes to my mind is "To say it with a club." There are several ways of carrying on such publicity. The most direct and best of all is one that only costs our members a little co-operation and very little work. How many times are you compelled to send an order to a retailer in a town where we have no member and how many times do you receive orders from retailers who are not members? Just there and then is the time for you to strike: Write him a note and ask him why he does not join work with us. At the same time put his address on a postal card and notify your secretary. The second way of reaching the retail florist is by publicity through the trade papers, and every time one of our members states that his busi- ness from out-of-town sources has grown to a larger amount than last year you are setting some retailer to thinking. The third is by keeping him sup- plied with our membership list and literature from The F. T. D. office. Some have taken three, four and five years before they finally joined, hut a number of good retailers have prom- ised to join us six and seven years ago and still they are not with us. We have lost members. Some are overseas today and doing their best to help our Country. Some have been forced out of business. Some have just given out through loss of help. The answers to our questionnaires can tell volumns about the help situation. Our help is "over there" fighting the battle for us and it is our foremost duty to "keep the home fires burning" and keep things agoing so that when they come back they will find their places open for them again. A few days ago we lost our F. T. D. member at Edwardsville, 111., Mr. Am- mann who is our president-elect of the S. A. F. ; he closed his shop for patri- otic reasons. Ladies and gentlemen, if our F. T. D. president would do anj'- thing like that I would almost be tempted to call him a slacker. The example set by Mr. Ammann is to be regretted. No matter how much our profession has to suffer through war, let's still "keep the home fires burn- ing," and never let your courage fail you. At all times be lenient with your fellow-florist it he is the kind who de- serves leniency; at the same time be on your guard and watch the charges on your books. We all have to be a little more conservative in order to be fully prepared for the immense amount of trade which we will undoubtedly get, after the boys come back. Can any of us write a letter of ap- preciation better than to "Say it with Fowers?" Every kind of celebration will "Say it with Flowers." To every convalescent sailor or soldier boy we will "Say it with Flowers." Our Membership represents in the neighborhood of 400 towns. Has any- one of you an idea of how many towns we have in this great Country? There are: 2996 towns of 1000 to 3000; 711 towns of 3000 to 5000; 599 towns of 5000 to 10,000; 351 towns of 25,000; 182 towns of 25,000 to 100,000; 42 towns of 100,000 to 500,000; 9 towns of 500,000 and over. I have correct and more detailed figures for the various States, etc., and will give you these later. Can you tell me that there are any towns in the United States and Canada today that have not one florist? I doubt it. Now let's all get together and see whether we can not enlist some of them. You will perhaps teU me that there are so many little florists who in your opin- ion do not amount to much, yet do not forget that any or all of them can and will sooner or later send out-of-town orders for you and me to fill. Many times we need them for orders that would not have time enough to ship from some larger florist. It is time that instead of finding fault with smaller florists' concerns we help and educate them to see things our way. I know that some of these so-called smaller towns florists are on a better and more up-to-date footing than some of our well known and old established firms are. The F. T. D. will not stop until we have enlisted every good reliable retailer in all towns small or large. The F. T. D. will not wait tor the local members' indorsement of a new prospective member in any town as there is too much small petty jeal- ousy, and many a good member on our list today would not be an F. T. D. October 12, 1918 H 0 E T I C U L T TJ R E 365 member if we had gone by the recom- mendation or judgment of other F. T. I), members. If you would only know what co-operation and concerted efforts in our line of business by all retailers in one town can do, you would never talk of a "competitor" again; there would not be such a thing, but only friends in the same line of business. In a great many towns, florists do not even know each other, for if they did they would find out soon enough that none of them are as black as the other one thought he was. Other F. T. D. members say "we will not have anything to do with Greek florists." Ladies and gentlemen. we have in this country no English. German or Greek florists; the time has come where we only have American florists and Canadian florists, and what are they all out for if not for the sole purpose of increasing the sale of flow ers or to get the public to "Say it with Flowers." A good deal of criti- cism comes into our office on account of slow remittances. No one but your- self is to blame. The credit system in the florist business was about the poorest piece of guesswork that ever existed and only through steady and everlasting education can this ever be remedied. The greatest help of late has been the tightening of credits in all business branches and the average florist, today, is waking to the fact that he was a great big fool. There are still some to whom you send an order and in about six months you may get a bill and then perhaps find they have made a delivery for you. They will tell every traveling man that so and so owes them a bill, but why they do not send a bill immediately after delivery is made, is absolutely beyond my understanding. Some go even so far as sending their customers a bill only once a year because they are afraid that they will lose a cus- tomer if they send a bill promptly. Does this kind of florist ever figure that if he had all the money that is owed by his customers loaned out on 6 per cent, or on Liberty Bonds he would have money enough to attend a good F. T. D. meeting and have money left and experienced gained? The Amount of Business Increase Gained Through Membership in the F. T. D. Th"e greatest surprise in regard to this question has been revealed to me. Out of our entire membership there are not more than twenty-five who can actually tell what amount of out-of- town business they are doing annually. It is small wonder to me now that our organization is not more fully ap- preciated. Those few whose answers were in figures, I can safely state are the florists whom you hear mentioned as being successful in all different de- partments of their business. Some day our members will get down to actual figures and we will be able to tell what has been accomplished. In most cases they have roughly guessed at it. I will relate a few specific figures. Here is one amount of business for the last twelve months: 913 orders received amounting to $3,909.03, averaging each order $4.25. 773 orders sent out amounting to $4,829.27, averaging each order $6.23. This means a total volume of new business of $8,738.30 for one year. Six or seven years ago I doubt whether this party had more than ?500 or $600 worth of this kind of business The party in question pays $20 annaal dues and naturally he is in a large city. Do not think that where there are a good many F. T. D, members in one town that any one gets the lion's share, but if he does get it, it is for the simple reason that he sends out a great many orders on the reciprocity act. Study how you can manage to send out more orders than anyone else in your town and your figures will climb upwards from year to year. There are some of our members' Ag- ures that run away over the $10,000 mark and even in some of the smaller towns they have big figures to show. One man said in one of the trade papers, that the amount of F. T. D. exchange orders was about two mil lion dollars per year. I think that it is even more than that, but anyhow he started something. A lot of our members wrote to the F. T. V>. office and stated that they did not get their share. I had l)ut one answer for all and that was: — How much and how many orders have you sent out? Re- member in the F. T. D. you first must learn to put your share of work in l)efore you can expect to get results. Our Finances of the F. T. D. are in fine shape when you remeraiier that seven years ago our income annually was $20.5. and we were then about $385 to the bad for the year. Wo have today in our guarantee fund nearly $9,000 invested safely by our treasurer in Liberty Bonds and other sectirities. We have bought $1,000 In Liberty Bonds from Kansas City, the home of our treasurer, Mr. Rock. We have purchased $500 in Washington, th? home of our president, Mr. Gude, and we will this year buy $500 worth of the Fourth Liberty Loan in Detroit the home of your secretary and $500 will be bought in Cleveland the home of our hosts. To show you the progress our little organization has made let me tell you that in the month of Septemer the secretary's office forwarded to the treasurer the neat little sum of $3,- 879.50; pretty good for one month. This is the largest sum ever sent to the treasurer at one time. Our guarantee fund is intact and amounts todav to $9,000. You perhaps wish to know^ what we are doing with all the money we get hold of. We blow it all in as fast as we get it with the exception of our income, towards the guarantee fund. All other incomes are spent for your benefit to the best of our ability. We have shown you results and liave it from your own figures returned in the questionnaires. If all your investments will bring you as good results as your little annual dues in the F. T. n. bring you, you can safely congratulalo vour- self. All officers of the F. T. D. have done all their work for you.- benefit and have done it voluntarily for the past eight years. They had to stand some abuse and criticism, but they have fought your fight and feel that at last they are getting a little ap- preciation. The F. T. D. Clearing House. The F. T. D. clearing house has had a very busy season for tlio past twelve months, but has not had any serious trouble, because usuallv one letter from The F. T. D. clearing house brings results with both members or non-members: 90 per cent, of bills sent into the clearing house are paid. In most cases it is negligence or. as it happens a little financial trouble on account of present conditions, but one remarkable feature is we hardly ever get a bill through the clearir.T house or have to collect from our Canadian members and I do hope they will en- lighten all American retail florists on this subject. Hundreds of bills have gone through the clearing house and our records are open only to our members as every discretion must be used to fore- stall legal trouble. Many retail flor- ists and even some of our members have been taught to follow the straight and narrow path and the golden rule of paying bills promptly, and today many of them do not have their credit questioned for one minute. It is a great deal better policy to cure stich evil than to kill and destrov a man's business. Let us rather help a brother member, providing he is of the kind who deserves help, than to give him another kick if he has been a little more unfortunate than we have. In nine out of ten cases we will be re- warded and make a very good member for our organization out of him. One of the questions that was left out of the questionnaire was to be — Do you believe that this clearing house system can be made to be of greatest value to our membership? I personal- ly would say. yes: for the reason that it is a step in the right direction to make cleaner and better business relations. It will also have the great- est and best effect on all retailers who are not F. T. D. members and will help to win some of them to join and work with us. The correspondence in our F. T. D. files in regards to collections will speak volumes. No one has the slight- est idea what an immense pressure we can put behind our organization, and I can safely state that the time will come when all good retailers must be F. T. D. members, not alone for the sake of sending and receiving orders, but for the sake of establishing a credit with all F. T. D. members, and for our own protection. I can see the time coming when we will only fill orders for F. T. D. members. THOUGHTS AS YOU GO ALONG DAILY. President Wilson is doing his best to make the world safe for Democracy. Let the F. T. D. make all retail florists safe for our profession. At the Peace Conference table they will adopt our slogan, "Say it with Flowers," with the slight change of "Say it with a Club trimmed with Flowers." F. T. D. is like a religion. If you do not work sincerely and believe in it heartily you will get no more benefit from it than some of you who belong to a church but do not attend; work and co-operate with your church. When I first thought of sending out 366 HORTICULTURE October 12. 1918 the questionnaire I had absolutely no idea of starting a guessing contest but evidently the large number of our members thought that this is what I meant. But let me tell you. you showed me more plainly than ever that 80 per cent, of our retail florists are still running their shops on the "Guess- work System" and it is small wonder that a good many don't even know whether a certain bill is paid or not. Remember that in all respects we have long out-guessed you and we will soon- er or later get you to work or fight- at least for your own business. The F. T. D. is doing its best to make your busi- ness better, increase your sales of flow- ers and you will not even give us a helping hand. The sending out of our questionnaire has also helped the Publicity Fund. Several of our members have sent in their checks which were immediately sent on to Mr. Young. But what is still better, most of the members who have not paid anything towards the Publicity Fund have promised to do so as soon as possible. The Committee on the S. A. F. Pub- licity, I would like to advise to show more consideration to our Canadian F. T. D. members who have come forward with liberal subscriptions. Why not spread our National Campaign money also over in Canada. We must also remember in all ad- vertising features to be sure and "Say it with Flowers" in the U. S. and Canada. I notice in a great many writeups in the trade papers Canada is left out. This must be overcome and our Canadian F. T. D. members must be shown consideration. Total sales of flowers in the Dominion of Canada today are larger than in England, Scot- land, Wales and Ireland. Total sales in the United States and Canada are larger than in all Europe. Our profession has forged itself away ahead of Europe. Our trade papers are of much greater instructive and constructive value than any trade papers of other countries. Twenty-flve per cent discount propo- sition should not be tolerated, and any- one receiving such orders or giving such orders or even letters in regard to it, should immediately and directly criticise such proposals. One retailer, not an F. T. D. member, started this 25 per cent. The following week an- other from the same town followed suit. I am glad to state that our en- tire F. T. D. membership stands solid against such business methods and has condemned it bitterly. F. T. D. window displays and prize competition are worthy of a great deal of recognition and it surely gives our out-of-town service a great deal of publicity. Rotary florists. Kiwanis, and other business men's clubs are great fields for our out-of-town service. How can we overcome the great many kicks about sending small orders such as $1.00, $2.00 or $3.00 to be de- livered in large towns? The F. T. D. emblem is too much advertised to change. Improve on it and you will be better off. ST. LOUIS FLORISTS' CLUB ROLL OF HONOR. President August H. Hummert of the St. Louis Florist Club has pre- sented it with a service flag containing fifty-seven stars representing those who have been associated with the florists trade and who 4iave joined the colors from that city. 1 ^^BH -r- -. If -tr HHiH ^■1 - «- * >i'-^ j^^^H ■■■ it ■*. i- >> H I^^H ^■■1 -c -K * * "^ ^^^^1 ^^K'*. * « * ^^^1 ^^M -^ -k ic X '■ H^HI ^^■* *- ie.v ^ I^^H ■^H tr-ir -tc -k. * ^^^^1 ^H >ir A • ^ ^^^1 ^H. s iT-h ^^ ^^^H ■ 1 .\lf xander, F. Bourcu>, TiM-Pns. JfV Mr£ subtcribtrs tt tht Nurstrymtn i Fund ftr Marktt DivelofimtHt CHARLES H. TOTTY CHRYSANTHEMUMS IN/IA^DISOIM, IM. J. BOBBINK & ATKINS NURSBiYMEN, FLORISTS. PLANTERS RUTHERFORD. NEW JERSEY We are sabscribers to the Nnrserymen't Fund for Market Development, also "SaT* It With Flowers" Publicity Campaign. NURSERY STOCK Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, Small Fruits, Clematis. Evergrreens and Roses. Write for Trade List W. & T. SMITH COMPANY, Geniva, N. T. We are subscribers to the Nurserymen's Fund for Market Development HOLLAND NURSERIES BKST HABDT BHODODEXDBOXB, AZAXEAS, OONIIXB8, CL,E11ATIB, H. P. B08ES, SHBUBS AND HKB- BACEOTT8 FLAMTB. P. OUWERKERK, lis lini Strut Wiitnliii liltlls f. g. U I RiMm. II. 1. CHRYSANTHEMUM SPECIALISTS ELMER D. SMITH & CO. ADRIAN, MICH. REIRIM S Bench grown stock ready for bIi and eight inch pots — price 35c. and 50c. — rarleties BOSTONS, BOOSEVELTS, WHITMANII and TEDDY, JR. H. H. BARROWS, Whitman, Mass. Vase Gladiolus — 1st, David R. Aiken; 2nd, Wm. Robertson. Dahlia, "Mrs. H. B. Rosengarten" — 1st, Mrs. Louis Xeilson. Dahlia, "Gypsy" — 1st, Mrs. Louis -Veilson. Best Collection Vegetables, Ten Va- rieties— 1st, David R. Aiken; 2nd, .John Park. The American Dahlia Society wilt have a meeting at the Hotel Grand, New York city, on Nov. 6, this being the date for the chrysanthemum show of the American Institute and tho Chrysanthemum Society of America. ">r)S HORTICULTURE October 12, 1918 SEED TRADE AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION Officers— President. F. W. Bolgiano, Washington, D. C; First Vice-President, Wm. G. Scarlett, Baltimore, Md.; Second Vice-President, David Burpee, Philadel- plila. Pa.; Secretary-Treasurer, C. E. Kendel, Cleveland, O. Vegetable Seed Export inquiry. The Seed Reporting Service of the Bureau of Markets frequently is called upon to advise the War Trade Board relative to the granting of licenses for the export of vegetable seeds. In or- der that this might be done intel- ligently and expeditiously, it seemed desirable at this time to ascertain facts as to the kinds and total quan- tities of vegetable seeds for which ex- port licenses are desired. These facts will be considered in conection with information as to the available sup- plies and probable consumption, and can be used as a basis for advising the War Trade Board relative to granting export licenses. With this end in view an inquiry has been made by the Seed Reporting Service as to the exports of vegetable seeds to Canada, our other allies, and neutral countries. This inquiry has been sent to large seedsmen and exporters of vegetable seeds. The major part of these re- ports, which were of a purely volun- tary nature, has been received and partially tabulated. Among the ques- tions asked in this inquiry were: (1) Quantities of seed exported during year ending July 1. IfllS; (2) bona fide export orders received for shipment between July 1, 1918, and July 1, 1919; (3) quantity covered by question 2 which was shipped between July 1. 1918, and September 15, 1918. (4) probable export shipments on orders covered by question two, for which export licenses will be requested, to be made between September 15, 1918. and July 1, 1919; (5) estimated prob- able quantity of seed which will be exported on which orders have not been received; and (6) percentage of seed covered by question two which was grown from foreign-grown stock. Complete figures have not yet been compiled from this inquiry, but it may be said that a large Increase in ex- ports over 1917 is contemplated this year by a number of concerns. This increase amounts in certain cases to five or six times the amount exported in 1917. The very few cases in which decreased exports are noted would seem to be mostly in those kinds which are in short supply this year. SWEET PEAS Winter flowering Spencer Australian Var- ieties direct from the Originator. FLOWER SEED FOR SUMMER SOWING Asparagus Sprengeri, Bellis Perennis, Cal- ceolaria, Calendula, Cineraria, Cyclamen, Gypsophila Gr. Alba, Mignonette, Pansy, Snapdragon. All selected stock. FOTTLER, FISKE, RAWSON CO. The Seed Store 12 mnd IS Fanenll HaU Sq., BoitoB "Seeds with a Lineage" All Varieties Thoroughly tested at our trial grounds, Raynea Park, London, England. Send for Catalogue CARTERS TESTED SEEDSy Inc., co>mer»Bidg..Boiton, Mat*. BAMBOO CANE STAKES IVr bale l*er bale N.VTVKAI,, 6-9 fl.. 600 $7.00 9-12 ft.. 400 8.50 Prices ex w.irehouse New York Term.s — Net c;isli 30 cLtj-s. McHUTCHISON & CO. 95 Cliambers St.. New York As soon as the results of this inquiry are available, it is planned to call a conference with a representative of the War Trade Board and all applica- tions which have been listed will be considered at that conference. Im- mediately thereafter the War Trade Board will act on all applications that are in its hands. It is important, therefore, that all seedsmen and ex- porters who contemplate making foreign shipments of vegetable seed this year, whether they have received inquiries or not, should immediately notify the Seed Reporting Service of such contemplated exports, together with the data previously indicated as within the scope of the inquiry. Corn Diseases Being Studied. Investigations of the root, stalk, and ear rots of corn, started last spring by the United States Department of Agri- culture in co-operation with the Purdue University Agricultural Experiment Station, in Indiana, have resulted thus far in a survey which shows that the root rots are present in all of the corn- growing states and that the careful selection of disease-free seed is an im- portant means of combating this and other rots. The use of infected seed Freesia Purity MAMMOTH SIZE Also 5-8 and np FREESIA — refracta alba S-g inch. SWEET WILLIAM — single mixed fine strain. CYCLAMEN Seed. Finest American erown from ttie very finest strains. Prices on Application J.M.THORBURN&CO. 53 Barclay Street Through to 54 Parle Place NEW YORK CITY is responsible for the introduction of the diseases. Their chief effects noted readily are blighted plants, spindling stalks, and stalks with ears either partially formed or completely re- tarded and resulting in barrenness. Sweet corn, it has been found, seems to be more subject to these rots than field corn, and especial care should be given in a selection and care of seed. THE HORTICULTURAL CATALOG A MONTHLY MAGAZINE FOR WESTERN NURSERYMEN FLORISTS, SEEDSMEN Contains alphabet ical listings of available surplus stock* et«. $1.00 per year. Foreign $1.50 THE HORTICULTURAL CATALOG LOS .\NliKLES, CALIFORNIA STUMPP & WALTER CO. Seeds and Bulbs 30-32 Barclay Street NEW YORK CITY October 12, 1918 HORTICULTURE 369 FLOWER SEED CYCLAMEN SEED Distinctive Giant Strain 1011 1000 Dul4 oz., $2.00; 1 oz., $5.00. Snapdragon, Petunias, Verbenas, etc. SEND FOR CATALiOGCE. Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA BLUE I.IST OF WHOLESALE PRICES MAILED ONLY TO THOSE WHO PLANT FOR PROFIT Cyclamen Seed-Giant Strain Salmon King, White, Bright Pink, Bright Red, Delicate Pink, $9.00 per 1000. Supberb Red and Delicate Salmon (Prize Medal Wiuners), $17.50 per 1000. S. S. SKIDELSKY & CO. 1004 Lincoln Bldg., PHILADELPHIA, PA. BURNETT BROTHERS Importers and Growers of SEEDS, BULBS, PLANTS, &c. 98 Chambers Street, New York Let Us Quote You on CALLA ELLIOTTIANA IRIS, LILIUMS, PAEONIES, ETC. For Fall Delivery JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, Inc. Flowerfield, L. I., N.Y. ^^xUI, ^ CGCOS ^. ^^^^^ WEDOELLIANA ^^yv\ FINE PLANTS <^;\,JY1^^ 2i '" ^12.00 per 100 ^ ^^0^^ 3 in 18.00 per 100 PANDANUS VEITCHII 5 in $ 9.00 per doz. 6 in 15.00 per doz. 8 in 30.00 per doz. R. & J. FARQUHAR & GO. 6 South Market Street, BOSTON, MASS. L-EOIMAFRD'S SEIE and SEED SERVICE: FOR SALE BY LEONARD SEED COMPANY, Chicago, III. CHARLES H. VICK GEORGE B. HART PRIMULA MALACOIDES (Towendsi) IMPROVED TYPE Transplanted Seedlings $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000 HART&VIGK,lnc. 55 Stoie St , Rochester, N. Y. FREESIA PURITY New Crop Now on Hand. NEW CROP PERENNIAL FLOWER SEEDS JOSEPH BRECK & SONS' CORP. 47-B4 North Market St., Boston, Mass. GARDEN SEED BEET, CARROT, PARSNIP, RADISH and GARDEN PEA SEED In variety; also oilier items of the sliort crop of tliis past season as well as a full line of Garden Seeds, will be quoted you upon application to S. D. WOODRUFF & SONS 82 Dot St., NEW YORK and ORANGE. CONN. KELWAY 8 SON SPECIALIZE IN SEEDS (personally seleoted strains) WHOLESALE ONLY Write (or Special Prices, Spot or Forward Only Address, LANGPORT, Eng. W. E. MARSHALL & CO. SEEOS, PLANTS AND BULBS Horticultural Sundries 166 W. 23rd St., NEW YOU K J. BOLGIANO & SON Careful Seed Growers and Seed Distribu- tor* for One Hundred Years WRITE FOR OUR 1918 SPECIAL CATALOGUE To Market Omrdeners and Florist* Pratt and Light Su., BALTIMORE, MD. 370 HOETICULTUKE October 12, 1918 IN THE National Capital 4t your service to delirer Floweri or Designs on Order by Tele- grraph or otherwise. Prompt Reliable Service. GEORGE H. COOKE Connecticut Ave. and L* St. WASHINGTON, D .C. "The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' TeleiJrapIi Delivery 124 TREMONT ST. IM FOB KANSAS CITY Transfer Your Order* to SAMUEL MURRAY 1017 Grand Avenue Member Florists' Telegraph Deliver; DAVID CLARKE'S SONS DeliTor orders bom any part of the country to New York City Write or Telegraph 2139-2141 Broadway, - New York Telephone 1552-1653 Columbas KOHMILLER, Florist 426 Madison Ave. and 49th St., New York. Also Vanderbilt Hotel Telephone, Murray Hill 78S Out-of-town Orders Solicited. Location Central. Personal Attention. Member F. T. D. Asso. ADAM SERENGER FLORIST ''"^^IV^T. BANGOR. MB. IVe Cooer all Points in Maine Providence, Rhode Island Johnston Brothers LEADING FLORISTS 38 Dorrance Street Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Of Interest to Retail Florists 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.— H. G. Ejres, 106 State St. Albany, N. Y.— The Rosery, 23 Steuben St. Bangor, Me. — Adam Sekenger, 32 New- bury St. Boston— ThoB. F. Galvln, 1 Park St. Boston— Penn the Florist, 124 Tremont St. Boston — Julius A. Zinn, 4 Park S.t. 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 Ave. Cleveland, O. — Adam Graham & Sons, 5523 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, 0.— Knoble Bros., 1836 W. 25th St. Cleveland, O.— The Smith & Fetters Co., 735 Euclid Ave. Denver, Col.— Park Floral Co., 1643 Broadway. Detroit, Mich. — J. Breitmeyer's Sons, corner Brodway and Gratiot Ave. Fall River, Mass. — Warburton, 495 New Boston Rd. and 36 N. Main St. Houston, Tei. — Kerr, The Florist. Kansas City, Mo. — Samuel Murray, 1017 Grand Ave. New Haven, Conn. — J. N. Champion & Co., 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— A. T. Bunyard, 413 Madison Ave., at 48th St. New York— Dards, N. E. corner 44th St. and Madisou Ave. New York— G. E. M. Stumpp, 761 Fifth Ave. New York— Thos. F. Galvln, Fifth Ave., at 46th St. New York — Kottmlller, 426 Madison Ave. and 49th St., also Vanderbilt Hotel. New York— Max Schling, 785 Fifth Ave. Providence, R. I.— Johnston Bros., 38 Dorrance St. Rochester, N. Y.— J. B. Keller Sons, 25 Clinton Ave. N. EstabUshed 1874 DARDS 341 Madison Ave., New York HELP do YOUR BIT To-day By SELLING THRIFT and WAR SAVING STAMPS. STAND behind THE FOOD CONSERVATION LAWS. Display prominently PATRI- OTIC POSTERS. lOHN BREITMEYER'S =SONS= Cor. Broadway and Gratiot Avea. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs . . . Higli Grade Cut Blooms We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association. DO IT NOW OUD£ BROS CO GUDE BROS. CO. WASHINGTON, D. C. Member Florists Tele|2rapli Delivery Orders for NEW TOBK. Write or Phone to MAX SCHLING 785 Fiftli Ave. Best Florists in the States &■ References. EUROPEAN ORDERS EXECUTED Members of the Florists' Telesraph Delivery THE ROSERY 23 STEUBEN ST. AI-BX^NY, N. Y. FLOWER DELIVERIES FOR ALBANY AND VICINITY Mamtiers Florists' Telegraph Delivery G. E. IM. STUMPP 761 Fifth Ave. NEW YORK CITY Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Asss. YOUNG & NUGENT 42 West 28 Street New York Member Florists' Teleg^raph Dellverx YALE! YALE! And All New Hayen Neighborhood FLOWER AND PLANT DELIVERIES Everything First-Class J. N. CHAMPION & CO. 1026 Chapel St , New Haren, Cono. October 12, 1918 HORTICULTURE 371 CHICAGO Send Your Orders to WILLIAM J. SMYTH Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association Michigan Ave. at 31st Street Prompt Auto Deliverr Service THOS. F. GALVIN llCllf VnDlf 561 Fifth Ave. llCff fUllli VanderblltHotel QACTnil 1 ''*'^>< street DUO I UH 799 Boylston Street lilhririu ti StiiMn ul ill Eutiro Paiib Orders Filled Day or Night for C L- E V E I- AIM D and State of Ohio Complete Stock. Regular discount to Trade. KNOBLE BROS. 1896 \V. 23th St., Cleveland, O. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery THE SMITH & FETTERS CO. 735 Euclid Avenue CLEVELAND, OHIO Flowers of Every Kind in Season CLEVELAND A. GRAHAM & SON SS23 Euclid Ave. Will take good care of your orders Mentbfrs oj F. T. D. Association. Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 28 Clinton Avenue, N. Rscbatter Phone ]o6. Long Dist, Bell Fbonc 1180 Members Florists Telegraph Delivery S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y. ANDERSON service means fresh, sturdy Stock and prompt deliveries in BUFFAIjO, tOCKPORT, NIAGARA FALI-S and WESTERN NEW YORK. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery HIGH GRADE PLANTS For Retail Stores a Specialty ASK FOR UST THOMAS ROLAND, Nahant, Mass. WORCESTER, MASS. Randall's Flower Shop HABBT I. BANDAM., Proprietor. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery St. Louis, Mo.— Fred C. Weber, 4326-28 Olive St. St. Paul, Minn. — Holm & Olson, Inc. Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. T. — F. R. Pier- son Co. Toronto, Can.— J. H. Dunlop, 8-10 West Adelaide St. Wasbington, D. C— Gude Bros., 1214 F St. Washington, D. C. — George H. Cooke, Connecticut Ave. and L St. Worcester, Mass. — Randall's Flower Sbop, 22 Pearl St. NEWS NOTES. Hartford, Conn. — The only son of J. F. Huss of the Goodwin estate left for military service on Tuesday, October 8. Buffalo, N. Y. — S. A. Anderson has sent out a very pretty topical floral pamphlet and diary printed in colors and quite "fetching." Nashua, N. H. — O. W. Wiig formerly with J. W. Howard, Somervllle. Mass., has accepted a position as foreman for George E. Buxton. Peoria, III. — The barn of Cole Bros., florists, was destroyed by fire on September 27. Loss $1,000. Caused by boys smoking cigarettes. PUBLICATION RECEIVED. The September issue of the Mis- souri Botanical Garden Bulletin con- tains Interesting papers on Henry Shaw's Contribution to Art in St. Louis (illustrated). Hybrid Nymphaeas and some interesting statistical informa- tion. HESS & SWOBODA FLORISTS Telephones 1501 and L 1532 141S Farnum St. OIVIA.HA, NEB. MACNAIR Florist 2 Broad Street, Providence, R. I. H. F. A. LANGE WORCESTER, MASS. Deliveries to aU points In New England. 125,000 Square Feet of Glass. Member Florlsta' Telegraph Delivery Asiodatlon. ST. LOUIS, MO. FRED C. WEBER 4326-28 Olive St. Utmitr FlorisU Telegraph Delivery Attociatit» NOTICE INITIALS. We have one ttcre CHly THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, CMELMID Euclid Avenue The Far- Famed Flowers of TORONTO Delivered on mail or telegraph order for any occasion, in any part of the Dominion. JOHN H. DUNLOP t-10 West Adelaide St. - TOBONTO, ONT. AtBANT, N. Y. Flowers or Design Work DELIVERED IN ALBANY AND VICINITY ON TELEGRAPHIC OBDEB 106 STATE STREET, ALBANY, N. Y. "THE HOME OF FLOWERS" The largest cnt flower store in America. Orders for the TWIN CITIES and for all Northwestern points piven prompt at- tention. HOLM & OLSON, incorporated ST. PAUL, MINN. ^■<' Park Floral Co. B. E. GILLIS, President. E. P. NEIMAN, Secretary. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery DENVER. COLORADO Quality and Reliability WARBURTON FALL RIVER, MASS. Deliveries of Flowers and Flanta In FAIX BIVEB and oontlra»a* territory. 372 HORTICULTURE October 12, 1918 CATTLEYAS The supply of Orchids is steadily in- creasing and the flowers that we are offer- ing today are the best we have had for some time. If you place your order for white Orchids in advance, you can always depend on us to be able to supply you. THE LEO NIESSEN GO. 1201 Race Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. TRY Horticulture's Advertisers FIR5T Before Looking Elsewhere Tell Them You Did So And They'll Reciprocate EDWARD REID WHOLESALE FLORIST 1619 - 21 Rinateid St., Philadelphia, Pa. CHOICE BEAUTIES, ORCHIDS, VALLEY, ROSES anil all Saasonabia Varieties of Cot Flowers CHARLES E.MEEHAN Wholesale Cut Flowers Plants, Greens, etc. 5 So. Mole St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. GEORGE B. HART WHOLESALE FLORIST 24 stone St., Rochester, N. Y. E. G.HILL CO. Wholesale Florists m^lHIIVI^IMD, IND. rl«M« BeatloB Horlt«altnr« when wrlUag, MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, Inc. WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS Conslvsmenifl Solicited Hardy Fancy Fern Our Specialty 2B4 RANDOLPH ST., DETROIT, MICH. The Hoate for Quality and Service ZECH & MANN ISfWe are Wholesale Florists Doing a Strictly Wholesede Business 30 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO < / \ r CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. A \ / fc IF You 'Want Anything from Boston Get From Henry M. Robinson & Co. For Safety Place Your Orders With Us HENF9Y IVI. F90BIIMS0N & 2 WInthrop Square and 32 Otis Street, BOSTON, MASS. It WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS — "^"""^To'DEALERsohtY Roses Am Beauty, Special '* " Fancy and Extra " " No. I and culls Russell Hadley Euler, Mock Arenberg, Hoosier Beauty Ward, HillingdoD KiUarney, Key, Taft Ophelia, Sunburst Camatioiu Cattleyu Lilies, Longiflorum Lilies, Speciosum ro Ulr of the VaUey 6, Snapdrason 4 ■ Violets •■ Asters [ 6. Dahlias I z. Calendula 1. Chryssnthemums 85. Gardenias ■ Adiantum 1 . Smilaz ..' Asparagns Pliunosiu, & Spran, (100 Bchs.) 35. BOSTON Oct. 10 ST. LOUIS Oct. 7 PHOJ^ Oct. 7 8.00 to 60.00 to 60.00 40,00 16.00 25 .CO 25.00 23.00 ss.oo 25.0c 20.00 25.00 1 3. 00 73.00 35.CO 25.00 10.00 1 3.00 B.co 4.00 2.00 35-co 1.25 35.00 30.00 30.00 15.00 6.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 3.00 3,00 3.00 3. CO 50.00 12,50 4. CO 50. 3-00 3.00 2. 00 15. CO 40,00 20. CO 15.00 20,00 8.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 10.00 4.00 75.00 15.00 8.00 6.00 ■ 75 5.00 10 00 3.00 25.00 1,00 15.00 75.00 40.00 to 30.00 to 20.00 to 10.00 8.03 to. 00 6.00 6.00 8.00 5.00 to 40. to to 17.00 to to ' ... to . 50.00 35.00 25.00 35 -oo 25.00 25,00 8.0c 20.00 6,00 50.00 20,00 to •'•••• to 3.00 to 3.V YORK 1 1 7 W. 28th St. PHILADELPHIA BALTIMORE 1 608- 1 620 Ludlow St. Franklin & St. Paul St«. WASHINGTON. 1 2 1 6 H. St.. N. W. WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS - ™ade prices -^p.r^.oo^^^^^^ Roses Am. Beauty, Special " " Fancy and Extra *' ** No. I and culls Russell Hadley Euler, Mock Arenbcrg, Hoosier Beauty Ward, HiUingdon Killaroey, Key, Taft Ophelia. Sunburst Carnatioiu • Cattleycis Lilies, LoDKinorum Lilies, Speciosum Lily of the Valley Snapdragon • - • • Violets Asters Dahlias Calendula Chrysanthemums Gardenias Adiantum Smilax AsparafnuPIa.ASpren. (looBhs.) CINCINNATI Oct. 7 CHICAGO Oct. 7 BUFFALO Oct. 7 PITTSBURG __0a. 7 25.00 15.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 3.00 3.0c 2.00 60.00 15,00 3.00 4 00 15.00 25.00 to to to to 35.00 20,00 10.00 15.00 12.00 12.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 4. CO 3-00 75.00 20. CO 6.00 4.00 5.00 1. 00 20.00 35-00 60.00 40.00 20.00 6. CO 5.0Q 5.00 5.00 5.00 4.00 75.00 15.00 4.00 3-00 10 75.00 50.00 25.00 35.00 25.00 10 13.00 to 15 00 to 20.C0 to 6.00 to 100.00 to 20.00 to to 8.00 4 00 4.00 to 6.00 3.00 35.00 1. 00 15.00 25.00 4.00 50.00 2. 00 20,00 50.00 30.00 20.00 5.0: 6.00 4.00 5.CO 8.00 4.00 4.00 5.00 3. CO 6c.oo 12.00 4.00 5,00 3.C0 I.OC 3-00 1. 00 3.00 25.00 t.oo 15.00 35.00 40.00 25.00 15.00 15.00 10. CO 12. CO 15.00 6,00 10. OO 12.0C 5.00 75.00 15.00 6.00 t2.00 5,00 2. CO 6. CO z.oo 4. CO 40.00 2.00 20.00 50.00 30.00 20.00 6.00 6.00 6,00 4 00 4.00 4.00 3,00 60.00 15.00 3?.oc 15.00 15,00 20.00 20.00 [5.00 12.00 12.00 4.00 90.00 20,00 4. CO to 8.00 a.o- 6.00 4. CO 1 5 00 30.C0 to 40. OC 40,00 to 2.00 20.0C 75.00 quickly. Easter lillies are in a heav- ier supply than at any time in the past several weeks. They are moving well. Chrysanthemums are increasing and they have been proving good property. Dahlias are plentiful and meet with a ready sale. A few gladioli may be had. They are not half bad when you take into consideration the lateness of the season for them. The single vio- lets that are available meet with a good sale. Cosmos is In a heavy sup- ply. The aster season is at an end. A few ' may be had but they are very few and are liable to stop coming into the market any day. The market con- PHILADELPHIA ditions this week are even worse than last reported, and prices are hardly a factor. The only thing the buyer asks is, "Can I get some?" And glad to get a tenth of his wants at any old price. The wholesalers have not yet commenced to auction them off to the highest bidder, but it looks as if it might come to that pretty soon. It's more like a Christmas market than an October, and with no advance knowledge to guide producers. (Continued on paric 375) 374 HORTICULTUKE October 12, 1918 H. E. FROMENT Wholesale Commission Florist Choice Cut Flowers Kew Address, 143 West 38th St., NEW TOBK Telephones: 2200, 2201, Madison Sanare. — WM. P. FORD Wholesale Florist 107 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK Telephone 5335, Farragut. Call and inspect the Best Establisment in the Wholesale Flower District. JOHN YOUNG & CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS S3 WEST 28th STREET NEW YORK CITY Consignments Solicited Phone Farragrnt 4336 WALTER F. SHERIDAN Wholesale Commission Dealer in CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 133 West 28th Street, New York Telephon®— M,J!i~353J Madison Square RIEDEL ft MEYER, Inc. Wholesale Commission READY FOR BUSINESS 49 WEST 28th ST. NEW YORK. GEO. C. SIEBRECHT WHOLESALE FLORIST CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED rH0NB{^08jjARRiflOT NEW YORK THE KERVAN CO Fresh Cut Decorative Everereena. Highest Standard of Quality. Largest Stock in America. Write for Illustrated Catalog of Greens and Florists' Supplies 119 W. 28th St., - - NEW YORK WILLIAM H. KUEBLER Brooklyn's Foramott and Belt WHOLESALE COMMISSION HOUSE A First C3u* Mark.l fw all CUT FLOWERS IS WiUonghby St, BrooUyi, N, T. TcTford^ 121 West 28th St., NEW YORK FiiE ra. \m mmm A Full Line of ALI, CUT FI.0WEB8 Telephone 3870 Farrasnt. WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORIST 'dkl^T^^^H^ A (nil Use of Choice Cat Flower Stack tar all yarveaes. TBiBPHONBJiSIJJFAKBAQDT 131 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY ALBANY CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE '•S^U^^"-''"- 6" Broadway, ALBANY. N. Y. E AMV MONET BT BENDUfO Consignments Solicited. WHOLESALE ONLY SAVE TIME AMV MONET BT BENDUfO TOCB OKDBB8 TO US Prices Right. Telephone Connection HENRY M. ROBINSON CO. OF NEW YORK \A/IHOI SS-S7 'NM/es'l: aS'fcli ^-fcree-fc T*la»bones, 18 — 8S10 Madison Square Consignments 8ollei««4 MACKICB L. 01.ASS, Treasnrer NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only ROSES AND CARNATIONS American Beauty, Special *• " Fancy and Extra. '* *• No. I and culls. . Russell Hadloy Euler, Mock. Key Arenbers. Hoosier Beauty Ward. HiUin^don Killamey, Taft Ophelia. Sunburst Camatioiu Ust Part of WMk First Part of Wool eoiliiig Oct. 5 tagioiioi Oct. 7 1918 1S1I 8.00 to 25.00 10.00 10 30.00 «.oo to 8.00 6.00 to lO.OC .50 to 3.00 • 50 to 3.00 .30 to 6,00 I. CO to 8,00 .30 to 6.00 ■75 t* 6.0c ..■io to 12.00 .75 10 13.00 .50 to 4.00 .50 to 5.00 .50 to 3.00 •75 to 3.00 .50 to 3.00 •75 to 3-00 .30 to 5.00 .50 to b.oo ■ IS to 3.00 1. 00 to 3 00 WE WANT MORE SHIPPERS We bave a numeroua clientage of New York City buyers and the damAad ex- eeeds onr supply. This !» especially true of Boses. We have every facility aod abandant means and best retorns are assared for Btock consigned to us. Address Tour Shipments to UNITED CUT FLOWER 1 1 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK CO. Inc. D. J. Pappas, Pres. RCED (Sl KELLER 123 West 25th St., New Tork Florists' Supplies We mannfaoture all our iitil Disiens, Baskets, Win Wirk &Noviltiis and are dealers In Decorative Glassware, Growers and FloristB* Beanlsltes H. BAYERSDORFER & CO. Manufacturers and Importers 1129 Arch St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. THE LEADING FLORISTS' SUPFLT BOCSE OF ASIEBICA WILLIAM MACKIE WHOLESALE FLORIST 105 West 28th Street, NEW TORK Consignments Solicited TELEPHONE: FARRAGUT 759 W'irad Toothpicks Manufactured by Mf.J.COWEE, Berlin, H.Y. 10,000. . .$3.25 50,000. . .$9.75 Sample free. For sale by dealers. When writingto Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture October 12, 1918 HORTICULTUKE 375 Flower Market Reports (.Continued from page 373) A heavy demand for ROCHESTER funeral flowers and the problem of obtain- ing them, is the outstanding feature of the market. The weather and cold rains are holding back dahlias and very few arrive. The supply of roses is none too big and lilies are none too plentiful, but are of good quality. Some fairly good gladioli is being ship- ped from an out-of-town grower. As- ters are nothing more than scrubs; but even these are bringing good prices. Carnations are scarce, and short stemmed. A few out door flowers still arrive. Greens of all kinds are scarce. Warm weather has ST LOUIS brought forth the crop of dahlias and these flowers have a good demand for sprays and bouquets. Roses are coming in nicely. Carnations are scarce and still short in stem. Violets are begin- ning to make their appearance with little demand. Boston — H. C. Neubrand, Middle- town. Conn. Cincinnati — C. Baum, Knoxville, Tenn., and Mr. Miller, of John H. Small & Sons, Washington, D. C. Philadelphia, — James A. Brown. Coatsville. Pa.; Dr. L. H. Bailey, Ith- aca, N. Y.; E. Gallavan, A. L. Randall Co., Chicago, 111. Rochester, N. Y. — R. B. Moore, E. Orange, N. J.; R. H. McKerr, Cananda- igua, N. Y.; A. E. Rebb, Newark, N. Y.; A. Kemmon, Cleveland, O. BUSINESS TROUBLES New York. — Arthur T. Boddington Companyp, Inc., dealer in seeds, bulbs at 128 Chambers street. A petition in bankruptcy has been filed against this company by the following creditors: M. Van Waveren & Sons, Ltd., $500; Union Horticole, $200, and Moses Red- ler, $100 Liabilities are said to be about $20,000 and assets about $10,000. J. K. Al-L IM •'A E\OSR INTBB WHOLBSUB COMMISSION TRADE FOR OVBR THIRTr TEARS" Have a demand for more than I can supply. Rose Growers Call or Write. TELEPHONES FlUTacot 167 and 30S8 118 West 28th St. IMEV^ YORK NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only MISCELLANEOUS CatUeru . Lilies, Longifloruni" Lilies, Speciosum Lily of the Valley Snapdragon Gladioli Asters Dahlias Calendula Chrysanthemums Grdenias Adiantum Smilaz *** Asparagus Plumosus, & Spren (loo bunches) . Ust Part of Week ending Oct. 5 1918 25.00 to 6.00 to z.co to 4.00 to to 2.00 to .50 to .50 to 5.00 to I. 00 to to to 6.00 to 8.00 to 50.00 3.00 4.00 8.00 4.00 3.00 3.00 10 00 3.00 10.00 12.00 rirst Part ol Week bBginning Oct. 7 1918 25.00 to ic.oc tc 2.00 to 3.00 to to 3.00 to .50 to ,50 to to 1.50 to to .25 to 6.00 to 8.0a to 50.00 12. CO 4.00 8.00 4.00 4.00 3.00 •50 10.00 13.00 YOUR WORK AND MINE. By ('. \\. Burkett, Editor ot American Api-ioulturist. From American farms have gone armies of boys to fight for righteous- ness, justice, humanity and democracy. In the furrows at home are other armies fighting the same fight; and joined with them are fathers, mothers, brothers and sisters making sacrifices, toiling through long hours, enduring hardships that the boys on the battle- fields and in cantonilients may be fed and clothed. The work that each and every one is doing is divine, glorious. To help these boys on the firing lines — those who are braving the supreme sacrifice — is the opportunity of those of us left behind. We are called upon to provide $170,500,000 for the magnificent work being done by the Y. M. C. A., Y. W. C. A., National Catholic War Council, Jewish Welfare Board, War Camp Community Service, American Library Association and the Salvation Army. That sum is to be raised between November 11 and 18. These seven agencies have joined forces on request of President Wilson and make their appeal as one united whole. Every community in the land will raise its quota, not as farmers, not as city or town people, not as individual workers, but as one people to provide the funds to lend help, give comfort, preserve the morale of the American army. When that great week comes to raise that great sum, may it have the response of love and duty com- bined; and may it happen that in pro- portion to wealth and numbers the rural folks lead all the rest. No better message could be sent to the boys in French village or battle trench than this: "We, the American farmers, match our love for and devotion to you with our contributions that every need may be supplied, every comfort sup- plied, and every possible joy provided. Out of our humble earnings we have given joyfully and generously, and will back you up now and forever. Not as farmers do we do this but as American men and women, proud of you, proud of what you have done, proud of what you are yet to do." CATALOGUES RECEIVED. Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. — Autumn List of Roses, etc., finely illustrated. Wayside Gardens Co., Mentor, 0., — Fall 1918 Trade List of Hardy Plants and Bulbs. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, N. Y. — Fall Price List of Nursery Stock, for The Trade Only. Framlngham Nurseries, W. B. Whlt- ier & Co., Framingham. Mass. — Fall 1918 Trade Price List. An excellent cat- alogue of good things in evergreens and other choice nursary stock. VEGETABLE FORCING By Prof. R. I,. Watts Which has just come from the press. This book was produced in response to numberless Inquiries for a practical up- to-date volume on the forcing of vege- tables. In our judgment It is the most complete, final and authoratatlve worls on forcing ever Issued. The author of this intensely practical book has bad a large experience in growing crops under glass. He gives clearly and concisely, complete instructions covering Greenhouse Con- struction, Soil, Preparation, Insects, Diseases, Marketing, Cropping System, and the growing of all of the most im- portant Vegetable Forcing Crops. The book will be found equally valuable t» amateurs and experienced gardeners. Price Net $8.00. For Sale by HOBTICi:i.TCBE PUBLISHING CO. Boston, Mass. 3.76 HORTICULTURE October 12. 1918 LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS CHICAGO Phil Weinberg of Poehlmann Bros, in at Camp Funston and will, soon be sent to Siberia. T. Watters of Poehlmann Bros, sup- ply department is in Cleveland, attend- ing the convention ot the F. T. D. this week. Scarcely a wholesale house but has former employes in the battles now in progress, and the latest news is eagerly watched for. Mrs. J. A. Budlong has closed up her summer home at William's Bay and is back in Chicago for the winter, making her home as usual with her daughter, Mrs. Philip Schupp. The Illinois prairies are proving a valuable asset with their wealth of wild asters and other flowers. Very beautiful they are too when used as fillers in sprays and baskets. The floral piece calling for a gold star is much in demand and will be ever more so. No flower, so tar ex- actly fills the requirement, and, so the opportunity presents itself to some one to furnish a satisfactory substi- tute. The florists in the bowling leagues have been a little lacking in enthu- siasm this week, owing to the miles they walked hurrying from one whole- sale house to another trying to locate stock. They played a good game nevertheless. The opening of the Riveria, Chica- go's newest and most beautiful play house, was the occasion tor the use of many flowers. Friends ot the owners sent a hundred or more designs, bas- kets, etc., and the offerings were large and expensive in many cases, adding considerably to the week's sales of the florists. To see the empty tables in the wholesale houses one would wonder where the flowers came from. A large part, no doubt, were secured directly from the greenhouses and did not pass through the market. All the florists were represented in the work. ST. LOUIS. A meeting ot the Florists' Club will be held at Kirkwood at the green- houses of'W. R. Rowe. Thursday, Oct. 10 at 2 p. m. A meeting of the Growers' Associa- tion was held Wednesday evening, Oct. 2d. The puolicity committee made a lengthy report. PHILADELPHIA. Samuel H. Lilley late of S. Mole St. started on the 7th inst. with the S. S. Pennock Co. As a cheerful glint in the gloom of the 'flu talk, we have pleasure in not- ing this item: . Mr. and Mrs. Thomas B. Meehan. ot East Gorgas St., Germantown, an- nounce the engagement ot their daughter Miss Rose Meehan to Edwin Evans of Philadelphia. We heard the John Walker laugh in all its pristine effulgence recently. It is inborn, unpremeditated, and in- curable. He told of the old Carncross and Dixie days. He had that laugh on he said even before he had succeeded in buying his ticket. And John Wal- ker is laughing yet — after the lapse of thirty years! The second death from influenza so far as we have heard in the florists community of Philadelphia occurred on the 5th inst. The first was that of the oldest son of Charles E. Meehan, the second that of Amelia C. wife of William W. Crawford the 11th St. flor- ist. Many cases of serious illness from the prevaling complaint are re- ported— among them that ot C. H. Grakelow. Board and Cumberland St. He has been seriously ill for over a week. I'riviite I'Miil T. Hurle.v, of Ardmore, one of the famous "seveut.v-six" who helped til till lip the I'Mtth .Marines, has been awarileil the Distinmiislieil Service Cross for "e.xtraorilinarv heroism in action near Vierzv. France. .I'nly 1!), llll.s. The I'itatiou of Private Diuiey's gal- lantry recites that "he displayed excep- tional bravery in cbar;:in^ three machine fions with the aid of a small detachment of bis cninrades. killing the crews and capturing' the ^nns whii-li were immediately- turned on the (Jermans. thereby upenin;; the line for the advance of his compan.v. which had been held up by the enemy's tire." Private Hurley is a son of .Joseph D. Hurley. Jl Cricket street, Ardinore. and is one of sixteen "devil dops" to whom the n. S. ('. was awarded. He is only 11) years old. He enlisted in the Marine Corps on the day after the declaration of war against Cerinany and received his recruit training at the .Marine barracks at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. He is a j;radnate of the school of (')iir Mother of (iood Counsel and the I'hiladelphia Business Collej^e. He has been twice wounded, but insisted on re- turning to the lirinir line upon recovery. Eveniii!.- Bulletin, Sept. :i()th. WIS. Joseph Hurley is a gardener and is well known around Philadelphia hav- ing had charge of the Hunter estate and several other private places and a regular exhibitor at the local flower shows. ROCHESTER, N. Y. Miss Boyce and Miss Morris has taken a position with H. E. wilson. Frank Bohnke grower of Irondequoit has given up his business and is now at Camp training for the Army. The death is announced of Mrs. C. Fhalotos wife of C. Fhalotos of the New York Florist Co., which took place recently in Athens, Greece, at the age of 30 years. Mrs. Fhalotos was visiting relatives previous to the war and was unable to return to this coun- try. Besides her husband she leaves a son 5 years of age. CINCINNATI NOTES C. E. Critchell is attending the F. T. D. meeting in Cleveland, Ohio, this week. Miss Alma Murphy, sister ot Charles, Louis and Fred Murphy passed away on Sunday. William Stein who is now at Camp Sherman is ill at the hospital there with the influenza. Fortunately, how- ever, his case is a mild one. NEW YORK Andrew Scott, for many years a faithful member of Alexander McCon- nell's staff is now in the employ of Wadley & Smyth. SEEDS PLACED ON PREFERENCE LIST BY WAR INDUSTRIES BOARD. On September 3. 1918, the Priorities Division ot the War Industries Board issued Preference IJst No. 2 (Circular No. 20), which supersedes Preference Last No. 1, issued April 6, 1918, and all amendments and supplements thereto. Preference List No. 1 in- cluded seeds but they were omitted from the later list. Since Preference List No. 2 was issued, the Priorities Division has given careful consideration to the im- portance of the seed industry and has concluded to place seeds in Class III of the Preference List under the fol- lowing rating: "Seeds (Class III). — Plants engaged principally in assembling, cleaning, treating, preparing, storing and ship- ping seeds for growing food and feed, and for growing medicinal and chemi- cal plants (excluding flower seeds as such)." C)(lol)er 12, 1918 it 0 R f I C U L t U R E Cambridr* New York WORLD'S OLDEST and LARGEST Mannfacturers of ALL STYLES and SIZES of FLOATER POTS A. H. HEWS & CO., me. Cambridge, Mass. STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT, ETC., OF HORTICULTURE As Required by the Act of Congress Aug. 24, 1912. Publisher — Horticulture rublishing Co., Boston. Editor aud Business Manager — Win. J. Stewart. List of stocliholiiers holding one per cent, or more of total amount of stock — W. W. Castle, N. F. Per- kins. Wm. J. Stewart. Andrew Stewart. J. K. M. L. Farquhar. P. Welch, Estate of David Welch of Boston. Mass. ; Estate of F. K. Mathisou, Waltham. Mass. : Thos. roung. Jr.. W. F. Sheridan. F. H. Traendl.v. Chas Schenck. John I. Ravnor. New York City: Estate of W. F. Kasting. Buffalo. X. Y. : A. S. Burns. Elmhurst. N. Y. : Wni. S. Person. S. S. Pennock. Philadelphia. Pa. : John Burton. Chestnut Hill. Philailelphia. Pa.; Estate of Carl Jurgens. Xewport. K. I. : Philip Breitmeyer, Detroit. Mich. ; Fred Lautenschlager, Chicago, 111. Bondholders, mortgagees and other security holders— none. Sworn to and snl>scribed before Notary I'ulilic by WM. J. STEWART. Business ^lanager. Boston. Oct.. litis. Seven great organizations, approved by the Fedei-al Government, working in America and overseas witliout duplication, for the comfort and health of our soldiers. This is the United War Work Campaign, November 11-18. Help to make up the $175,500,000 fund. It's needed. Horticultural Books For Sal* b7 HOBTICCLTCBE FUBLI8HIMO CO. 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NEW YORK BRANCH, 8-10 Bridge St. CABNATION STAPLES Split carnations quickly, easily and cheaply mended. Pillsbury's Carnation Staple, 1000 for 35c.; 3000 for $1.00 post- paid. I. L. PILLSBURY, Galesburg, 111. D.AHLIAS Peony Dahlia Mrs. Frederick Griunell. $10.00 per clumps. Cash with order. JOHN P. ROONEY, New Bedford. Mass. New Paeony Dahlia — Jobn Wanamaker, Newest, Handsomest, Best. New color, new form and new habit or growth. Big stock of best cut-flower varieties. Send list of wants to PEACOCK DAHLIA FARMS, Berlin, N. J. Orders booked at any time for Fall or Spring delivery. Wholesale and Retail. Send tor Catalog. NORTHBORO DAHLIA & GLADIOLUS GARDENS, J. L. Moore, Prop., Northboro. Mass. DAISIES Daisies : Bellis Monstrosa. Pink or White, also Longfellow and Snowball. Fine strong plants, $3.00 per 1000; $8.25 per 3000. Cash. BRILL CELERY GAR- DENS, Kalamazoo, Mich. ERICAS Young stock for growing on. Strong, healthy plants out of SVo-'n. pois. Biggest percentage will set buds and bloom for September and October delivery. Pall varieties: Per 100 Gracilis Autumnalls $12.00 Ovata 12.00 Xnias varieties : Fragrans Melanthera 15.00 Regerminans 15.00 President Carnot 20.00 President Felix Faure 20.00 King Edward 20.00 Easter varieties : Cupressina 20.00 Persoluta Rosea 15.00 Persoluta Alba 15.00 Translucence 25.00 Packing charges, 50 cts. for each $10 value. Terms: Cash with order, please. ANTON SCHULTHEIS 316 19th Street College Point, N. Y. GLASS Greenhouse glass, lowest prices. JOHN- STON GLASS CO., Hartford City, Ind. GOLD FISH Gold fish, aquarium plants, snails, cas- tles, globes, aquarium, fish goods, nets, etc., wholesale. FRANKLIN BARRETT, Breeder, 4815 D St., Olney, Philadelphia, Pa, Large breeding pairs for sale. Send for price list. HARDY PERENNI.4LS STRONG TWO-YEAR-OLD FIELD GROWN PLANTS. Aquilegias, Achilleas. Alyssum, Anthemis, Arabis, Astilbes, Baptisia, Boltonias, Be- tunicas, Centaurea Macrocephala. Chrysan- themum Shasta Daisy, Coreopsis. Delphi- nium Chinensis, Dianthus Barbatus and Prumarius, Funkias Med. Variegata. Hibis- cus Moscheutos, and Militaris. Iris Ger- nianica Iris Orientalis, Iris Siberica, Lavan- dula, Linum Perenne. Lychnis Chalceodon- ica, I'entstemons. Rudijeckias. Purpurea, etc. Sedums, etc. $5.50 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. Cash. Send for complete list. PALI- SADES NURSERIES, INC., Sparkill, N. Y. HEMEROC.ALLIS Strong Divisions, Flava, Kawanso H. pi., Orangeman. Thunbergil, Florham, Apricot, etc., $4.00 per 100. $35.00 per 1000. Cash. PALISADES NURSERIES, INC., Sparkill, N. Y. ORCHIDS HASSALL & CO., Orchid Growers and Raisers, Southgate, London, England. Catt- leyas and Laelio-Cattleyas our specialty. One trial order solicited. PANSY PLANTS P.\.\SY PLANTS, strong and stockv. sui.erb straiu, $3.00 per 1000; $8.25 per 3000. cash. Prompt shipment. These plants and straiu will please you. BltlLL CELERY GARDENS, Kalamazoo, Mich. PIX>NII» Peonies. The world's greatest collection, 1200 sorts. Send for list. C. BETSCHER, Canal Dover, O. PRtMCLAS Primula Obconica : Five diflferent colors, Kood strong plants, out of 3-inch pots, at $10.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000. Cash with order. J. H. FIESSER, Hamilton Ave., North Bergen, N. J. BOSES ROSES. CANNAS AND SHRUBS. THE CONARD & JONES COMPANY, WEST GROVE, PA. SPHAGNUM MOSS Live Sphagnum moss, orchid peat and orchid baskets always on hand. LAQER & HURRELL, Summit, N. J. .SWEET PEAS .lust Arrived, crop 1918 winter flowering SWEET PEAS. New Zealand grown, the large flowering waved or Spencer type. We iiave been very fortunate to secure the en- tire crop of one of the best growers in New Zealand. New Zealand grown seed has al- ways produced the earliest and best blooms, and seed started in August will produce flowers from Thanksgiving until March; requiring a low temperature, these make an ideal, crop for the Florist this year. Scar- let, always a good seller. Finest Mixture, all the best colors. Pink and White, Blanche Ferry type. Yarrawa (true), bright rose pink with light wings. Write for further particulars. JI:LIUS ROEHRS CO., Rutherford, N. J. VINES Flowering and Foliage Vines, choice collection. Large Specimen, Pot and Tub grown for Immediate effect; also Climbing Roses. J. H. TROY, Mount Hlssarlik Nur- sery, New Rocbelle, N. Y. WIRE WOBK WILLIAM E. HEILSCHER'S WIRE WORKS, 264 Randolph St., Detroit, Mich. HELP WANTED W.\XTED: Man to drive delivery car and assist in Florist store. Nice permanent position for the right man. F. E. PALMER. IXC. 220 Washington St., Brookline, Mass. WANTED NIGHT FIREMAN Must be steady and sober. Wages, $27.30 per week (7 days). Greenhouses at Wakefield. Mass. Apply to N. F. McCarthy & co. 112 Arch St., BOSTON From 11 A. M. to 1 P. M., or Telephone Main 5973. 378 HORTICULTURE October 12, 1918 ®?SS!fc£|| Save your plants and trees. Jnst the thing for greenhouse and outdoor use. Destroys Mealy Bug, Brown and White Scale, Thrips, Red Spider, Black and Green Fly, Mites, Ants, etc., without Injury to plants and without odor. Used according to direction, our stand- ard 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 Pets. Excellent as a wash for dogs and other animals. Relieves mange. Dilute with water .'SO to 50 parts. Vz Pint, 30c.; Pint, 60c.; Quart, 90c.; 14 Gallon, S1.50; Gallon, $2.50; 5 Gal- lon Can, $10.90; 10 Gallon Can. $20.00. Directions on package. LEMON OIL COMPANY Dept. S. 4211 W. LeiingtoD St, Biltiatri, Ml The RecoenUed Standard Insecticide. A spray remedy for green, black, white fly, thrlpg and soft scale. Quart, $1.00; Gallon, $2.S0. FUNCINE For mildew, rust and other blights altect- Ing flowers, fruits and vegetables. Qnart, $1.00; Gallon, $2.60. VERMINE For eel worms, angle worms and other worms working in the soil. Quart, $1.00; Gallon, $S.OO SOLD BY DEALERS. Aphine Manufacturing Co. MADISON. N. J. Difficult and rejected cases spe- cially solicited. No misleading In- ducements made to secure business. Over 30 years' active practice. Ex- perienced personal, conscientious service. Write for terms. Address SIGGERS & SIGGERS PATENT LAWYERS Box 9, National Union Bailding Washington, D. C. NIKOTEEN For Spraying APHIS PUNK For Fumigating Ask Your Dealer Fat It. NICOTINE MFG. CO. ST. LOUIS When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE Gold Never Loses Its Value— DSE j^^- H&d you anj trouble willi tlie MARCH WIND coming tiu-ough crack or crevice in the Greenbouse? ^ I TWEMLOWS I Old English SEMI-LIQUID Glazing Puny I and ELASTIC will stop the trouble. Put up In 16 pound cans ; 50 and 80 pound buckets. A SUPERB PAINT, with 34 years' record to back it up, for wfar and t^ar and /vois on either wood or iron (ireenhouses. it stays where you put It* ■ Beacon, N. Y. Hammond's Greenhouse White, t^ar and /oo-tj on either wood or iron (ireenhouses. it s In 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 Gallons t HAMMOND'S PAINT AND SLUG SHOT WORKS, LJ CONCENTRATED PULVERIZED MANURE Pulverlxed or Shredded Cattie Manure PolTerixed Sheep Manure The Florists' staodard of uniform bigh quality for over ten years. Specifv : WIZARD BRAND in yonr Supply "pouse ordei, or write us direct lor pnc«s and Ireight rates. THE PULVERIZED MANURE CO. U Dnion Stock Tard. OlUcac* Uttle Ads. That Bring Big Returns Little Ads. in our Classified Buyers' Direc- tory bring big returns to both advertiser Anything wanted by florists, gardeners, park and cemetery superintendents, etc., can be sold tlirough this medium. Don't fail to read over these Ads. in each issue and you may find one or more that will prove profitable to you. The Florists Hail Association rate of In- surance from Nov. 1st. 1916 to Nov. 1st. 1917 will be twenty cents per hundred square feet of single thick glass and eight cents per hundred square feet of double thick glass. For particulars, address. JOHN G. ESLER. Sec., Saddle River, N. J. ForGieenhsusi Glazing USE IT NOW F. 0. PIEflGE CO. 12 W. NOUWAV N£W YOIK Mastica is elastic and tenacious, admits of expansion and contraction. Putty becomes hard and brittle. Brolien glass more easily removed without breaking of other glass as occurs with hard putty. Lasts longer than putty. Easy to apply. OLASS GREENHOUSES Our prices can be had by mail, and It will pay you lo 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. Johnson, Stewart and Varlok Avet., Brooklyn, N. T. When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE )reer'8 Peerlessi Glazing Points For Greenbooses Drive easy and true, because both bevels are on the same tide. Can't twist and break tbe elass in <)riviae. Galvan- ized and will not rost. No rights or lefti The Peerless Glazioe Point ]| patented. No others like It. Order from your deale^ or direct from us. 1000,75c. postpaid. Samples free. HENRT A. DREEB.I 714 Ch«atDTit Btreet^ I Fblladelphla. October 12, 1918 HORTICULTUKE CYPRESS GREENHOUSE STOCK PECKY CYPRESS STOCK HOT BED SASH Aak for Circular D and Prices THE A. T. STEARNS LUMBER COMPANY NEPONSET, BOSTON DREER'S "Riverton Special" Plant Tubs Ttie The nea hoops test, lightest, and cheapest. The four largest sizes are e exclusively No Diam . Ea. Doz. 100 10 20 in. $3.25 $37.50 $287..50 ■30 18 in. 2.7.'i 30.00 237,50 30 16 in. 2.2.T 26.00 Ifto.OO K40 14 in. 1.110 22.00 lOS.-.T BoO 12 in. l.,50 15.00 110.00 ■eo 10 in. .!« 10.50 77.50 p™ 8 in. .75 8.25 62.50 is the best ever introduced. Painted green and bound with electric-welded ipiipped with drop handles. HENRY A. DREER, seets. Plants. Boibs and Supplies. 714.715 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. 379 GREENHOUSES -ALL KINDS Put your Grvenliouse Problems up to u* •HOT BED SASI-I 1297-1325 Flushing Are.. Brooklyn, N. Y. KincS ^^ NEW YORK, 1476 Broadway. BOSTON, lis SUte Street. 8CBANTON, S07 Irvine Avenna. Eliminate The Fuel Wasting Factors A boiler with bulliy soot aceumu- l.'iting surfaces causes enormous fuel losses. Faulty coal wasting boilers that cannot be kept clean and which constantly keep you in trouble can no longer be tolerated. Meet the high coat and limited supply of fuel with Kroescbell Boilers. These highly effective fuel- saving boilers will make every dol- lar you spend for fuel do its utmost. Kroeschell Bros. Co., 466 W. Erie St., Chicago Plant Propagation, Greenhouse and Nursery Practice By M. G. KAINS We have had many inquiries from time to time for a reliable and up-to-date book on plant propa- gation, but were always at a loss to find any pub- lication that we could recommend. The subject has been dealt with in fragmentary manner only in books that have come to our notice. So it is well that this new work has been issued, espec- ially as it is both comprehensive and practical, and it should meet with a ready sale among plantsmen, nurserymen and gardeners. There are nineteen chapters covering in detail topics o£ ger- mination and longevity of seeds, propagating by buds, layering, cuttings, grafting, etc., fruit tree stocks, scions, etc., and there are eight pages of condensed cultural instructions in tabulated form, covering annuals and perennials from seed, woody plants, evergreens, vines, bulbs and tubers, greenhouse and house plants, ferns, palms, water plants, orchids and cacti. The illustrations are numerous, comprising 213 figures and halftone plates. There are 322 pages well bound and on heavy paper, teeming with helpful information. It is a book which no cultivator can afford to do without. It is worth many times its price. Copies can be supplied from the office of HORTICUL- TURE at publisher's price, $1.50. HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 147 Sommer St., Boston, Mass. Principles and Practice of Pruning By M. O. KAINS liectorer on Horticulture. Colombia University Few practlceB In the handling of plants, especially fruit bearing plants, attract so much Interest as do those of pruning. The methods are so varied, the results so diverse, and the opinions of growers so apparently con- tradictory that this subject Is always one of the most interesting, and the surest to hold attention and arouse discussion. Particularly during the last ten or fifteen years when the principles of plant physiology have been more and more satisfactorily applied to plant production and man- agement has interest settled in pruning. During the latter half of this time also more and more Investi- gations and tests have been conducted by experiment stations and other workers to test out methods and principles in the Interest of science and tor the benefit of growers. The accumulation of such new knowledge has become very considerable especially In the last de- cade, but It is necessarily so scattered that very few growers have access to it, hence the demand for a book, which shall present the really Important features of these investigations as well as set forth the fundamental principles based upon the laws of plant growth. This volume Is lavishly Illustrated mainly by actual photographs of specimens which show good and bad practices. The author has spared neither time nor ex- pense in gathering his photographs, each one of which tells its story. After a few pages of introduction the author discusses Plant Physiology as related to pruning. A chapter takes up the Philosophy of Pruning, itself a very In- teresting subject. Then follows a classification and clear discussion of Buds, very fully illustrated from life. How Wounds Heal Is an exceedingly Interesting chapter, as are also those on Prevention and Repair of Mechanical In- juries, Pruning Nursery Stock, Toung Trees, Mature Trees and Odd Methods of Pruning and Training, Re- juvenating Neglected Trees and Practical Tree Surgery. Profusely Illustrated. 400 pages. 6% x 8 Inches, aoth. Net, »2.00. HOBTICCI-TrBK PCBUBHENG CO. 147 Bnmner St., Boston, HaM. 380 HORTICULTURE October 12, 1918 "Let's Make Our Cash Attack by Companies and Regiments Instead of Individually" In the first eight months of its campaign, the United States organized I 16,433 War Savings Societies! 6,000,000 Americans have banded together to release men, money and materials by saving on non-essentials, to encourage THRIFT and economy among all classes of v^orkers and to save for VICTORY. THE ORGANIZATION OF WAR SAVINGS SOCI- ETIES IS BEING EXTENDED RAPIDLY and we want you to interest yourself in this necessary and effective vv^ar w^ork. Even a small society of tv/enty members, each buying only one W. S. S. a month for a year, can equip 50 American soldiers with rifles ! Will you volunteer for this w^ork among your friends or employees and become a captain of a company of w^ar savers? We'll be glad to give you full informa- tion about the plan if you w^ill w^rite Pioneer Division NATIONAL WAR SAVINGS COMMITTEE 51 Chambers Street New York, N. Y. Space Donated by CHARLES A. DARDS HORTICULTURE Vol. XXVIII OCTOBER 19. 1 91 8 No. 16 Lilium myriopbyllum in an Italian garden in Massachusetts Published Every Saturday at 147 Summer Street, Boston, Mass. Subscription $1.00 383 HOKTICULTURE October 19, 191!s FLOWER SEED CYCLAMEN SEED Distinctive Giant Strain 100 1000 Duke of Connaugbt, Crimson. $1.25 $10.00 Excelsior. White with Red base 1-25 10.00 Grandiflora Alba, White 1.25 10.00 Princess of Wales, Pink 1.25 10.00 Salmon Queen, Salmon Pink. 1.50 12.00 St. George, Delicate Salmon, foliage marbled 1.50 12.00 Mixed Colors 100 9.00 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS (Ireenhouse Grown Seed 1.000 Seeda. . . $3.00 10,000 Seeds. .$25.00 5,000 Seeds... 13.75 25,000 Seeds. . 56.25 Also all other seasonable Seeds, Bulbs, Plants and Supplies. Send for oor Wholesale Price List, if vou haven't a copy. HENRY F. MIGHELL GO. 518 Market St. PHILADELPHIA, P.4. Lillum Candidum Amaryllis, Callas Cold Storage Lilies Write U( for price AMERIGAN BULB GO. 17* W. WakMk Are. OHIOAQO, tL.1^ ROMAN J. IRWIN 108 Weit 28th Street - - NEW YORK " Grow Pelargoniums For Easter " Pelargoniums — Easter Greeting, Lucy Becker, Wurtembergia. Fine 2-inch pots, $1.00 Doz. $8.00 per C. "OTHER PLANTS ON APPLIC.VTIOX" Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA BLUE LIST OF WHOLESALE PRICES MAILED ONLY TO THOSE WHO PLANT FOR PROFIT Cyclamen Seed-Giant Strain Salmon King, Wlilte, Bright Pink, Bright Red, DeUeate Pink, $9.00 per 1000. Supberb Red and Delicate Salmon (Prize Medal Winners), $17.50 per 1000. S. S. SKIDELSKY & CO. 1004 Lincoln Bldg., PHILADELPHIA, PA. BURNETT BROTHERS Importers and Growers of SEEDS, BULBS, PLANTS, &G. 98 CItMnlwrs Strut. Nsw Kw* Ler Us' Quote You on CALLA ELLIOTTIANA IRIS, LILIUMS, PAEONIES, ETC. Foe Fall Delivery JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, Inc. Flowerfield, L. I., N.Y. ^k// ^^ ^ cocos ,^\ WEDOELUANA ^\\ FINE PLANTS :?*"^^W 2J in $12.00 per 100 3 in 18.00 per 100 * Jm M ^ PANDANUS VEITCHII V^l } 5 in $ 9.00 per doz. 6 in 15.00 per doz. 8 in 30.00 per doz. R. & J. FARQUHAR & GO. 6 South Market Street, BOSTON, MASS. DUTCH BULBS Are Due Here About the 22nd Oct. Send us your orders. Same will have prompt attention. ST. LOUIS SEED CO., 'V^'SlV^T: LEIOIMARD'S SEE and SEIED SERVICE: FOR SALE BY LEONARD SEED COMPANY, Chicago, III. FREESIA PURITY New Crop Now on Hand. NEW CROP PERENHIAL FLOWER SEEDS JOSEPH BRECK & SONS' CORP. 47-54 North Market St., Boston, Mass. 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 Dejr St.. NEW YORK and ORANGE. CONN. J. BOLGIANOTSOJT Careful Seed Growers and Seed Distribu- tors for One Hundred Years WRITE FOR OUR 1918 SPECIAL CATALOGUE To Market 0«rdenen ud Florlcts Pi»tt and Ught S»... aALTIMORE. KM). KELWAY 8 SON SPECLA.LIZE IN SEEDS (personally seleoted strains) WHOLESALE ONLY Write for Special Prices, Spot or Forward Only Address, LANGPORT, Eng. W. E. MARSHALL & CO. SEEDS, PLANTS AND BULBS Horticultural Sundries x«6 w. aam St., new youk October 19. 1918 HORTICULTUKE 383 BUY LIBERTY BONDS SECURE YOUR COAL GET YOUR FERNS AND PALMS THREE THINGS TO BE DONE AT ONCE We are not personally prepared to furnish you Liberty Bonds or coal, but we would like to supply you before cold weather sets in with Boston and Scottii Ferns: 5-in., 25 cts. ; 4-in.. 15 cts. each. Specimen Plants in 10 and 12 in. pots from $5.00 to $10.00. Norwood Ferns. 5-in., 50 cts., and 0-in., 75 cts. Kentia Belnioriana, 6-in., $1.00; 5-in., 75 cts. This price is only good for immediate shipment. AH good value for the money. Shipped without pots to save ex- pressage. Geranituns in a good assortment including Ivy leaved and scented, 2-ln., $2.50 per 100. $22.50 per 1000; 3-in., $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. Salvia Splendens, Heliotrope, Coleus, Begronias Vernon, Hardy English Ivy, Swainsona. 3-in., $3.00 per 100; 2-iD., $2.00 per 100. Brilliancy Coleos. sometimes called Christmas Gem, 2-in., $3.00 per 100; 3-in., ^.(H) per 100. Send for Catalogue. Cash with Orders. R. VINCENT, JR., & SONS CO., WHITE MARSH, MIRVUNO What Is That Plant? A difficult queitlon to tniwer uiaallj unless flowers are present, because the ordinary Manuals make use of flower and fruit characters. It may be answered easily for over 1000 trees and shrubs, including those most commonly planted in the eastern States and In northern Europe, from foliage only, by aid of the 200-page book, "Plant Ma- terials of DecoratlTe Gardening," by William Trelease, convenient for hand- ling and of a size to fit the pocket, which may be had of the HORTICUL- TURE PUBLISHING CO., for »1.00— postpaid. Sno^■/■■ 'I' FROM COLD STORAGE ((: *Ci^( I LIL. GIGANTEUM, 7-9. LILY OF THE VALLEY ^--^Q-^'^^ ^^^.^. ^A^l l=-0*3 F3f9l^l '^.^^" CH AS. SCHWAKE & CO., 90-92 W. Broadway, New York Page A 1 li a n y Cut Flower Ex 39S Allen, .T. K 399 Aineiifiui Bulb Co 382 Anderson. S. A..311;j Aphine Mfg. Co.. 403 r.arr()Ws, H. H. 391 Ilaverado rfer ■ H Cn. ... 39.S Uav Sla te Xur series 384 r.i>l)bink ^- At kins . 391 Uotldiniiton, Co. Inc., A . T 393 llol^iano .V- Son 38-J Boston Floral Supply Co 390 Breok. J . it Sons 382 Breitnievors, ,1 Sons . 394 Budlong .7. A.. 39« Burnett Bni s. . . 382 Burpee. W A & Co. ... 382 Ciirter's Tested Seeils. Inc 393 *'hampion & Co., .T. X 394 Page C h 1 1 d s, John Lewis .382 Clarke, D. Sons.. 314 Cooke, Geo. H...394 Conard A: Jones Co 383 Cowee, W. J.... 398 Cottage Gardens Nurseries 384 Craig Co., Rol)t..384 Dards 394 Dreer. H. A.. 403-404 Duulop, John H.S95 Dysart, R 396 Edwards Folding Box Co .390 Esler. J. G 403 Eyres 395 Farquhar, R. & J. Co 382 Ford, M. C 398 Ford, W. P 398 Froment, H. E...39S Galvin. Thos. F.395 Gasser Co.. J. M..39.J Graham & Son, A 395 Gude Bros. Co... 394 Hail Association. 403 Page Hammond's Paint & Slug Shut Works 403 Hart, Geo. B 390 Hess & Swoboda.395 Hentz & Nash... 399 Hews & Co., A. H 402 Hill Co., E. G...396 Hill, D. Nursery Co 384 Holland Nur- series 391 Holm & Olson... 395 Irwin, R. J .382 Johnston Bros. ..394 Kasting, W. F. Co 390 Keller Sons, J. B.395 Kelwav & Son... 382 Kervan Co 398 King Construc- tion Co 404 Knoble Bros 390 Kroeschell Bros. 404 Kuebler. W. H...39S Kottmiller 394 VERT Page Lange. H. F. A.. 39.") Leahy's 395 Lemon Oil Co... 403 Leonard Seed Co.3S2 Liggit, C. U 391 Mackie, Wm 398 McHutchisou & Co 384-393 Marshall, W. E. & Co 382 Meehan, Chas. E.390 Metropolitan Ma- terial Co 404 Michell, H. F. Co.382 Michigan Cut Flower Ex 390 Murray, Samuel. ..394 Nicotine Mfg. Co.403 Niessen, Leo Co. 390 Ouwerkerk. P. ..391 Palmer, W. J. & Son 395 Park Floral Co..:iU5 Parshelsky Bros.404 Penn the Florist.391 Pennock, S. S. Co 397 Pierce Co., F. O.403 Pierson. A. N...384 Page Pierson. P. R...3S4 Pulverized Ma- nure Co 403 Randalls Flower Shop 395 Reed & Keller... 398 Reidel & Meyer.. 398 Reid, Edw 396 Robinson, Henry M. Co 394 Robinson, H. M. Si. Co 390 Roehrs, J. Co 3.84 Roland, Thomas. 395 Roserv, The 394 Schiing, Max 394 Schwake, Chas. Co 3S3 Sekenger, Adam. 394 Sheridan, W. F..39S Siehrecht, Geo. C.398 Siggers & Sig- gers 403 Skidclsky, S. S. & Co 382 Smith. Elmer D. & Co 391 Smith, P. J 398 Smith, W. .k T. .\ursery Co 391 Page Smith & Fetters. 395 Smvth, Wm. J... 395 St. Louis Seed Co 393 Stumpp, G. E. M.394 Stumpp & Walter Co 393 Thorburn, J. M. & Co 3'j3 Totty, Chas. II.. 391 United Cut Flow- er Co 398 Vincent, R., Jr., & Sons Co 383 Wants, For Sale, etc 402 Warburton 395 Ward, R. M. & Co 383 Weber, F. C 395 Weiss. Herman.. 399 WoodrufC, S. D. & Sons 382 Young, A. L 398 Young, John 398 Young & Nugent.394 Zech & Mann 390 BOOM YOUR BUSINESS hi) advertuing your goods In the HorticdttiLire Publicity among the kind of readers r^ched by this paper is THE SORT OF PUBLI- CITY THAT PAYS. 184 HOETICULTURE October 19, 191S Kirs Oompany BIVIEIIM Jcaliu! Orchids, Conservatory Planti, Novelties, Begonias, Garden Perennials Finest Stock in America for Trade or Private Requirements RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY NEW CROP PALM SEEDS just arrived Kentia Belmoreana and Areca Lutescens WRITE FOR PRICES. STATING QUANTITY REQUIRED McHUTGHISON & CO., 95 Chambers St., New York IF in need of RELIABLE NURSERY STOOC that is well grown, well dug and well packed Send to the BAY STATE NURSERIES VW«/e«W« and RetaU NORTH ABINGTOW, MAfiS. A.N. Pierson, Inc. ClfOIMWE1.L, CONN. Beddbig Plants and Roses Nephrolepis Norwood Best Crested Fern 4 inch pots, extra heavy, $35.00 per hun- dred; 6 inch, 975.00 per hundred. ROBERT CRAIG COMPANY, ''«'^^''«""'* PA. RIMS Extra Strong, Heavy Plants, Well Fin- i.hed, for Iminediate Delivery Nephrolepis elegantissima, elegantisslma Compacta and Smitbii, 2y4-)nch pota, $8.00 per 100. Nephrolepis elogantissiina Compacta, Mus- cosa and Smithii, 3'i-ineh pots, 35c. eacli. Nephrolepis elegrantissima and elegantissima Compacta, 6-inch, 75c. each; 8-inch, $1.50 each; 10-inch, $3.00 each; 12-inch, $5.00 each. Nephrolepis Harrisii, 8-lnch, $1.50 eacli. Nephrolepis Muscosa and Sniithii, 5-iuch, 70o. each. Nephrolepis Muscosa and Smithii, 6-inch, $1.00 each. Nephrolepis Dwarf Boston, SMi-inch, 25c. eacli, Nephrolepis Dwarf Boston, 6-incb, 50c. eacli. Nephrolepis Dwarf Boston, 8-inch, $1.00 each. F". R. P> I E F9 S O IM n, IM. -V. Teifryt^M.^ Spedafiits in Specknen Stock fw Landscape Work Hardy Bhedodendrons, Azaleas, Boxwoods, Hollies and a Complete Line of Coniferoas Evergreens, WRITE FOB PBIOES Cottage Gardens Norscries, Ibc EUBEKA 0AL.IFOBMIA HILL'S EVERGREENS BEST FOB OVEB HALF A CKNTUBT Small, medium and large sizes supplied Price list now ready THE D. HILL NURSEBY CO. Evergreen Specialists. Largeit Grower* in America BOX 415, DUNDBE, EU^ Every Reader of ''Horticulture'' Needs DR. L. H. 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Further Particulars Sent On Request HORTICULTURE, 147 Summer St. ^^tv>^ ^'^d^Y BOSTON, > MASS. October 19, 1918 HORTICULTURE THE PLANT QUARANTINE At a meeting of florists, growers and importers of plant and nursery stock held at the offices of the Secre- tary, on Monday, Oct. 14, called for the purpose of preparing a brief in protest against the proposed restric- tion of plant imports, the following communication from the Federal Horticultural Board was presented: U. S. DkI'I. of Al,RICULTtT{K PeOerai. HuKTicri.TrRAi. Board, Washington, D. C. i'rmfereurt^ on Xui'sery Stock, Plant, and Sce'i Exclusion. Called for OctohPi- IS. 191S. Special Notice On account of the prevalence of in- fluenza in Washington, it is suggested that all persons who have no special reasons for wishing to attend the con- ference called for October 18, at the Department of Agriculture, W'ashing- ton, to consider the restrictions which should be placed on the importation of nursery stock, plants, and seeds into the United States, submit their con- structive suggestions or criticisms in writing rather than giving personal at- tendance at the conference. Such written statements will be given full consideration by this Department. The quarantine and regulatory ac- tion which this Department now con- templates, has been carefully consid- ered, following the hearing of May 28, 1918, on the subject, and has been placed in the hands of all interested parties in the statement distributed August 29, 1918, to which was attached the text of the proposed regulations. The subject, therefore, is fully in the hands of interested persons, and an open discussion, while it would un- doubtedly be helpful, not a necessity. Please advise all interested parties of this suggestion. C. L. Marlatt, Chairman of Board. It was decided at the meeting that the suggestion of the Board be acted upon, and that instead of a large del- egation Messrs. C. H. Totty and J. D. Eisele attend the hearing to present the views of the meeting, as exempli- fied in a brief then prepared, and that all interested who were not present be invited to submit to our Washing- ton Representative, Mr. Wm. F. Gude, 1214 F street N. W.. Washington. D. C, at once, so that the same will be in his hands on the 17th inst., a brief em- bodying their views in the matter, for presentation at the hearing. It was also decided that any who were de- sirous of attending the hearing in per- son be invited to join the delegates in Washington on the day of hearing, at the time and place appointed. •loHN Young, Secy. Editor of HounctLTfRE: Dear Sir — I have read with great in- terest your editorial in the last issue of your paper on the intended quaran- tining by the Department of Agricul- ture of nearly all plants from foreign countries. I am in fullest accord with your expressed views, and I would only ask to keeji on soundin.i; the bugle call of alarm to those of our florist brethren, who really are deep- ly interested in this question, but feel after their day's work too tired or indifferent to think of taking any pro- testing action; and unfortunately it seems that there are too many o' these in our present emergency. To them I would say: "Wake up, breth- ren, get pen, ink and paper together and write your protest at once to the Federal Horticultural Board, Depart- ment of Agriculture, Washington, D. C, and if it be no more than to write: "I herewith wish to enter my most energetic protest with your depart- ment against the intended quarantin- ing regulations of nearly all plants, and of many bulbs, coming to us from foreign countries, because this will work an uncalled for loss in these suf- ficiently hard times, and I consider June 1st, 1919, a too short time to properly prepare for the production of similar stocks in our country in suffi- cient quantity to satisfy the demand of normal times when the present war is over." Winfred RouvKK, Chairman N. Y. Florists' Club Pro- testing Committee. NATIONAL PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN. The completion of our campaign fund of $.50,000 is lagging— lagging at a time when interest should be most intense. It is not due to lack of en- thusiasm, for the florists who have subscribed are most enthusiastic, and we know that this feeling also extends to many who have not subscribed. Thoge who have ignored our appeal must admit that the 800 or more mem- bers of our trade who are loyal to its interests are worthy of commendation without limit — the volunteers who in an emergency have gone "over the top", some of them as many as three times. The future trade is safe in such hands. It is not too late to join these pro- tectors of our industry, and they will welcome any who have not yet sub scribed. This campaign is welding bonds of friendship among the best florists and the best are those who can look over their own shoulders. who place their calling squarely in front of them, unprejudiced by petty jealousy, and who are dominated by that altruistic spirit which makes for the good of all rather than individuals. Where do you stand. Mr. Reader? Are you with the protectors, or are you an onlooker? The latter, is it because you are careless, content to see the other fellow passing out good money in order that you may with him bene- fit in the excellent results promised by the Campaign? Or is it because you have not realized what this publicity movement means to you or your busi- ness? If the latter, won't you just drop a line to the secretary with the request that he give you particulars and send you material which will en- able you to see for yourself that you can become a working factor in this organized effort to increase the sale of flowers, and thus enable our in- dustry to weather the storm that is threatening it. And yours is only a pro rata help. If your business is small. a large contribution is not expected. Give what you think you can afford, even five dollars a year. It will show your good spirit, and your interest in what is good for the business from which you make your living. Do this now without delay. The following new subscriptions were received this week through the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Associa- tion: .inuiiallv for Kcmr Years— r. Peterson & Soils Escanaha. Mich., ST.-W; Clias. E. Bar- ton. Xorwalk, Ohio. $5; Chas. Vorkeller, Iti'thelhem So. Side, Pa., $10; M. H. Houser, William St., Pittston, Pa.. .$,'); Alonza D. Merrick, Hackettstown. N. .T., $10; Duluth Floral Co.. Duluth, Minn., .$10; Gove The Florist, BurliuKton, Vt.. .$5; Math. Ullen- liruch. Port Huron, Mich., $5; H. C. \an Sant Newport News. Va.. $5; Hembreikcr \- Cole. Sprinslield. 111.. $15. For Two Years— Andrew Bather Co., c'linton. Iowa. $10. For One Year— Charles Kderer, Omaha, Vehr.. .$."5; H. E. Wilson, Rochester, N. Y., .■<10: A. M. Terrill. Ltd.. Calgary, Canada. .■SI.'): Tong & Weeks Floral Co.. AshtJibula. Ohio .$10; Joseph S.nlmon & Sons, Akron. Ohio. $10. Total, $l.'i7.."iO. Previously reported Ironi all sources. $44.072.2.5. Grand tutal. $44,009.75. John YorNG, Secy. :).S(i II U KT 1 CULT ORE October 19, 1918 horticulture: VOL. XXVIII OCTOBER 19, 1918 NO. 16 rUBLISHBD WEEKLY BY HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 147 Summer Street, Boston, Mass. WM. J. STEWART, Editor and Manaeer Telephone. Beach 292 ADVERTISING BATES: Per inch, 30 Inches to page ¥1.25 DiHcount on Contracts for consecatiTe insertions, as folloirs: One montli (4 times), 5 per c«nt.; three months (13 times), 10 prr cent.; six months <26 times), 20 per cent.; one year (52 times), 3(1 per cent. Paffe and half page space, not consecatiTe, rates on application. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Tear, in advance, $1.00; To Foreign Countries, $2.00; To Canada, tl.SO. 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—Lilium Myriophyllum in an Italian Garden in Ma,ssachusetts THE PLANT QUARANTINE 385 SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS— The Publicity Campaign 385 WHAT CAN GARDENERS AND FLORISTS DO TO HELP WIN THE WAR— W. N. Craig 387-388 OBITUARY— Louis Emil Schmutz, Jr., portrait— Walter R. Siebrecht— Tbeodore Shober— Charles T. Even- den — Alexander Mead — Ralph M. Ward — Michael Treisea 389 FLORISTS TELEGRAPH DELIVERY ASSOCIATION — President's Address — Portraits — Treasurer's Re- port 390-392 SEED TRADE— Statement of A. T. Boddington Co., Inc. — New England Crop Report 393 OF INTEREST TO RETAIL FLORISTS: Flowers by Telegraph 395 FLOWER MARKET REPORTS: Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, Rochester 397 St. Louis, Washington 399 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES— Nassau County Horticul- tural Society — New York Florists' Club — St. Louis Florist Club — Westchester and Fairfield Horticultural Society— Chicago Florists' Club 400-401 LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS: Chicago, Washington, Philadelphia, New York, Cin- cinnati, Boston 401 .MISCELLANEOUS: Autumn Foliage 389 Chicago and Cook County Florists "Go Over the Top" on the Fourth Liberty Loan 395 ■ Business Troubles 395 Visitors' Register 399 Destroy Insect Pests of Garden and Truck Crops Now 399 Searching tor Potato Wart 399 Publication Received 402 Patents Granted 402 Duriii;)' the ])ast week most of the Holland bulbs Hollaiid bulbs have been safely lauded in New Yoik. Some delay has been ('X]M'rienced in getting them off the docks because of congestion there due somewhat to the shortage of steve- dores. It is now expected that things will he straight- ened out by the end of the present week and the thou- sands of cases of bulbs reshipped to their destinations. Every winter many thousands Winter protection of herbaceous plants are killed of herbaceous plants by improper covering during winter. All such (hovering should be dune u.s late in the season as possible — preferably after the ground has been frozen. A frequent mistake is that of using manure and leaves for covering; plants which retain their foliage through the winter should be .covered only sparsely and never with material which forms an impervious mat. A slight sprinkling of pine boughs, coarse straw or salt liay — never enough to wholly hide the foliage is the only safe method of cov- (^ring such plants. The unprecedented figures to which The flower prices have soared, at a period flower famine when low values have invariably pre- vailed heretofore, may be partially ac- counted for by the unusual death list which is to be fouml ill the columns of practically every newspaper one ]jicks up. Deserted, indeed, is he for whose ob- sequies .some relative or friend has not been found t« express grief or remembrance by saying it with flowers. Then again there is the call, increasing daily, for flow- ers to cheer the sick and wounded in the hospitals, and the florists are hard-pressed to supply even a fraction of the needs of this service, which is sure to last strong all througl) the season. The flower growing business has been very hard hit by the present difficulty to obtain •'help" and the product has been considerably curtailed, so, with decreased supply and increased demand the florist is e-\])eriencing a most unusual sensation. It is not unlikely that these conditions of decreased product may continue all through the coining season for reasons which will be readily seen by anyone who has kept in touch witl) the trend of events for the past twelve months. Th.e hearing given at Washington Plant embargo yesterday by the Federal Horticul- tural Board relative to the proposed plant (juarantine was not largely attended as a result of the request of the Board that on account of the in- fluenza epidemic in Washington. ]iarties interested present their views by letter. One of the points raised is the consistency of excluding rose plants which do- not have earth at their roots while manetti, canina and multiflora rose stocks are to be admitted. Ijily of the Valley pips which have no earth on their roots are to be admitted we understand, the exclusion of clump^s with earth will not therefor be a severe loss. Undoubt- edly azaleas and rhododendrons should be admitted for at least several years. Several nurserymen are advo- cating the immediate adoption of a rigid quarantine against all plants having earth at their roots, not be- cause of any jjest danger, but as a trade protecti\'c measure against foreign competition. Trade protec- tion in this respect is a tariff question and Hoeticttl- TURE fails to see how the Federal Horticultural Board can allow its action to be influenced in the slightest degree bv anv tariff consideration. October 19, 1918 11 u KTi cri/Tu I? li WHAT CAN GARDENERS AND FLORISTS DO TO HELP WIN THE WAR ad by W. N. Craig before the Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston. What can gardeners and florists do to help win the war? Very little, the pessimistic will say, but a great deal, 1 contend. We are actively waging as one of the participants the greatest war this world has ever seen, and the loss of life, destruction of property. disruption of business and strain on finances are well nigh incalculable. Not for generations after the war's close can its aftermath disappear and our grandchildren will help to carry some share of its burdens. We all be- lieved until this war blazed out that the world had become civilized and that we had seen the end of all great armed contests and we could hardly credit the fact that a so-called civilized nation would have committed such infamous crimes as the rape of heroic neutral Belgium, the sinking of the unarmed Lusitania, the murder of Edith Cavell, the wanton bombard- ment and destruction of Rheims and other cathedrals, the bombing of open towns and Red Cross Hospitals, the torpedoing of hospital ships, the bar- barous and fiendish treatment of hun- dreds of thousands of French and Bel- gians, and other crimes too numerous to mention which history will chron- icle and which slow moving time can never obliterate. The dangerous menace to civiliza- tion, to democracy and decency is now on the wane, thanks to the assistance our brave boys are giving to the war- scarred allies of France, Britain, Italy and Belgium, and ere long the war will have been carried into the enemy's country and we will be in measurable sight of the beginning of the end. No matter how much longer this war has to be waged, we of the United States are pledged to the full limit of our man power to support the foes of rapine, autocracy, militarism and Kaiserism. There may rise amongst us from time to time those who are pacificists, socialists and pro-Germans who will cry that we have gone far enough, but the Bolsheviki element here are of small account and this war will be fought to a finish until the Teuton powers are hopelessly de- feated, and they are made to re- habilitate and indemnify France and Belgium, disgorge the stolen Russian provinces and so limit their military and naval armaments that never again will the world face such an uncalled for, selfish and cowardly contest. The call on our war power has not been great as yet. Consider that one in seven in England and Scotland are with the colors, that Canada and Australia have each furnished 500,000 men, Scotland 620,000. Wales, 280,000, England. 4,500,000, Ireland 170,000 and that practically every able-bodied man in France, Belgium and Italy are with the colors, and consider the fact that when we have 3,000,000 with the colors, we have but called one in thirty-five of our population, which means we must have an army of 15.000,000 to equal what Britain alone has done already. We hear much of labor shortages and it must become far more acute as time proceeds. Agriculture is the most necessary of 'all callings in time of war. Troops must have good food and in abund- ance. The tillers of the soil were never more appreciated than they are today. The great war has advanced agriculturists from a position of some- thing of little consequence in the minds of the many to one of supreme importance. Never did so many mil- lions realize the great fact that prac- tically all we have in this world comes either from below the soil or direct from Mother Earth itself; never have so many come in contact with the earth as cultivators both here and abroad. We here are all tillers of the soil, either under glass or outdoors. We can all be of great value to our Government in increasing food sup- plies and food will eventually win the world war. You may say, but what about our greenhouses and private greenhouses and ornamental grounds, what about our flower stores and wholesale mar- kets? Just turn for a moment, you pessimists, you faint of heart, and view what our allies have done. In Canada, with a population of 8,000.000, one in fifteen have joined the colors, cut flower trade is far better than it was two years ago, comparatively few greenhouses are closed, more women and girls are employed than in pre- war time, more food has been raised on the farms than ever, and our Sister of the Snows is optimistic, even though her debt has already increased One Billion Dollars! Look at Prance, heroic France! Think of her holding a Grand exhibi- tion and conference at the Garden of the Bagatelles in late June within sound of the guns of the foes with 50,000 enthusiastic spectators! Think of the steady sales of flowers on the streets and in the stores of Paris it- self! Think of the populace garland- ing our armies as they arrive to attest their joy, decorating the last resting places of our fallen heroes, tilling their farms, gardens and orchards close to the firing line with millions of their best manhood dead, maimed or prisoners! Such is the spirit of France, such a spirit will never go down in defeat! Look at Britain, wonderful Britain! She and her colonies have raised 8,500,000 men, control the oceans of the world with all the highways of commerce, control the air on the war front, and armies on seven fronts, with a million dead alone, are they dis- couraged? A thousand times, no! Think of what they. have done at home. Three years ago they raise ten weeks' Cereal supplies; this year they have over forty weeks' supplies. They have made almost striking advances in animal food production, yet they have 250,000 less now on the farms than in 1917. How have they done it? Tractors have helped, but first credit must be given to the women, hundreds of thousands of whom are on the farms and large numbers in gardens, nurser- ies and greenhouses, both private and commercial. An army of 5,000,000 women there, who never worked be- fore, are toiling unceasingly to help win the war. Hundreds of women of culture and refinement have been willing to sacrifice their beauty to make T. N. T. and other deadly ex- plosives, and yet there are some men among us still so hardened and stub- born that they would deny women the right to vote! The war has made suf- frage for women certain ; it has helped to hasten the demise of the accursed liquor traffic which will die unmourned, and it has enormously raised agricul- ture in the estimation of those who never even considered its importance or its potentiality before. But you will say, how about the greenhouse business, the flower busi- ness and allied interests in Britain? 388 HOETICULTURE October 19, 1918 Greenhouses are allowed but only 25 per cent of the coal of pre-war times where flowers alone are grown, and must devote halt their space to food crops to secure 50 per cent coal. Cut flowers realize at least double pre-war prices at wholesale. At a recent fair for war relief, fifty thousand dollars' worth of flowers alone were sold, and people buy flowers hungrily and great numbers are needed for the comfort of the army of sick and wounded men. Many less flowers are raised than before the war as all possible land there is needed for food crops, but the Royal Horticultural Society continues to hold fine fortnightly shows; the National Rose. Sweet Pea, Carnation and other societies still hold their an- nual exhibitions and give some pecuni- ary rewards in spite of transportation and other restrictions. We in America are apt to be over optimistic or the reverse; in otir financial markets there are wild booms and heavy slumps from time to time. We get into the same mood horticulturally at times. We are re- stricted 50 per cent in our coal supply which means we have double what our Britlgh cousins have, but of course our climate is more severe here, and by the way our Canadian cousins are allowed more coal than we are. If the advice of men like Bernard Baruch was considered, all florists would be put out of business on short notice. He classes them as purely non-essen- tials, but our Government decrees otherwise. There are Six Billion Dol- lars' worth of so-called non-essential industries, which are not really neces- sary to the winning of the war, not in- cluding the liquor business. If the hundreds of thousands who had fol- lowed these callings were forthwith put out of business, it would seriously affect the sales of Liberty Bonds and contributions to relief work. It would be something like Socialism to put this army of men and women out of busi- ness and the Government does not favor any such policy. Our small florists are fully taken care of, our large ones can cut down with a minimum of loss or changes to cooler crops; the grower of a variety of crops with a medium establishment who has to curtail his area one-half with overhead charges but little re- duced will be in the least enviable position, but we must all accept the Government order as cheerfully as we can, knowing that when the war is won we can go back to our former standard. A large number of our growers here planted more heavily of tomatoes, cucumbers and lettuce than ever before, and the market reports show here, as they do abroad, that prices have averaged good and there have been no glut periods this year. Every commercial grower should plan to raise some food crops. All can also secure additional coal for devot- ing space to vegetable plants for sale in the spring. The number of retail stores must be reduced to a war basis; with de- creased production half of these may well be given up for a .time. In Bos- ton the two wholesale markets should merge as a war measure, as should have been done long ago. There should also be a curtailing of wholesale houses to meet the decreased output of flowers. On private estates there will be many greenhouses closed en- tirely the coming winter. That is as is should be and practically all others will be cut down one-half. It would he far better to let the coal go to the commercial men rather than green- houses on private estates; the former depend upon greenhouse sales for a livelihood. It is hoped that collections of rare and choice plants can be all saved on the private estates, (and I wish our Government had allowed 100 per cent fuel for orchids and valu- able plants as in England). This should be possible, as wood can be utilized to augment coal sup- plies in many cases. Greenhouses are comfortable working places for us in winter, but it will not be a great hard- ship to give them up for a winter or two if it will relieve fuel for more vital war needs. There are but few green- house employees who cannot secure other work temporarily as lucrative as the salaries they have been obtaining. Where we will secure our greenhouse men after the war is a minor matter for the future to settle. We will need to train more of such men than in the past is my opinion. I have said that florists should give more space and attention to food crops especially in houses which are unoccupied in center. In these, in early Spring, tomatoes, cucumbers, beans, lettuce, radishes, beets, peas, spinach and other paying crops can be raised in addition to vegetable plants; if this is done, florists are far more likely to be well treated when they apply for another year's coal distri- bution. On private estates, there is absolutely no excuse for clinging to flowers entirely and ignoring veget- ables. Even old houses can be made to produce certain vegetables of good quality. Not only must gardeners pro- duce what food they can under glass, but even with reduced man power they can equal or increase their out- door supplies by adopting up-to-date methods of culture and utilizing more labor-saving tools. Practically all em- ployers will be willing to severely re- duce work on ornamental horticulture temporarily to allow of more energy and effort in producing vegetables, fruits, cereals and animals (Including poultry) for food. It matters not if production cost will exceed market price of the same goods. The man or woman who preaches about not grow- ing crops because they can buy them cheaper at the store are the best possi- ble pro-Germans. We want more food at home to relieve congested railroads, and every pound or bushel F. O. B. the kitchen door is a direct gain. Man power is scarce and will be more so. We must utilize boys more; they are procurable and if given a fair show will help considerable, at least they have done so in my own particular case. Don't expect boys to do work as speedily and as efficiently as men, but treat them decently, pay fairly and they will prove a decided asset. Some of us are prejudiced against the employment of women and girls but we are going to need them and very soon, and the quicker we shake off old foolish prejudices the better. On commercial establish- ments they have proven their value and they can do so on private estates also, so give them a fair trial! While I consider increased food pro- duction the greatest aid that the mem- bers of our club and our calling can give in aiding to win the war, there are other ways in which we can give effective assistance. One is in giving advice freely to the great numbers of war gardeners who need our help. Another is to assist deserving chari- ties with flowers and plants whenever possible. Then again there are some of us who are financially unable to pur- chase a Liberty Bond. Help the Red Cross, Y. M. C. A. and other deserving war relief associations. We must con- tribute to the limit of our financial ability, realizing that all we have really belongs to our Government and that we must give and give until it hurts to do so, then we won't mind it at all. Wages in our profession cannot ad- vance as they have done in certain other industries. Our brave boys are willing to risk their lives for Thirty Dollars per month, yet tens of thousands of highly paid artisans and mechanics earning good money have gone on strike and tried to tie up cer- tain industries. It is comforting to know that at last our President has called a halt on these hold-ups and given the men a work or fight choice. It is fitting that these chronic strikers October 19, 1918 HOKTICULTURE 38!) should be drafted and given a place in the front line trenches at as early a date as possible. Horticulture must suffer a serious setback as the result of this great war and its recovery after peace comes may not be as swift as we expect. Heavy taxation will continue for many years and the period of readjustment following the war will take consider- able time, but eventually our profes-- sion will advance to greater heights if we will only be patient, optimistic and of good cheer. Many of our club members are now in the service and many more will probably soon follow them. We can- not hope to keep growing as in the past. I remember when I became secretary we had but 75 members. Our membership must now decrease for a time at least, but all who have enrolled for their country's service will be carried free on our books till this cruel war ends. Let those of us who are left try to keep our beacon light burning brightly; let us labor harder than ever, and be cheerful, as we know our cause is just, and do everything that lies in our power to support our boys on the firing line and our Government, and help to bring blessed peace once more to a stricken world. Obituary AUTUMN FLOWERS. A few flowers can still be seen in the Arboretum, although the number of trees and shrubs which bloom in Massachusetts during the first weeks of October Is not large. Aralia spin- osa, the Hercules' Club of the middle and southern states, is still covered with its great terminal clusters of white flowers. These flower-clusters and its compound leaves three or four feet in length give this tree an un- usual and tropical appearance in northern woods. Indigofera amblyan- tha. discovered by Wilson in western China, has been often referred to in these Bulletins, but it is interesting to note that it is still covered with its small rose pink flowers which have lieen opening during the last three months. Laspedeza forrnosa, also col- lected by Wilson in western China, is the handsomest of the late autumn- fiovv'ering shrubs in the Arboretum. Its arching stems, light green leaves, and innumerable small pea-shaped rose-colored flowers, make it a beau- tiful object at this season of the year. Often confounded with other species and burdened with an almost hopeless load of synonyms, Indigofera formosa appears to be little known in gardens. — Arnold Arhoretum. Bulletin. Ralph M. Ward. Ralph M. Ward died Thursday, at Boundbrook, N. J., of pneumonia very suddenly. His untimely death is a severe blow to the florists trade and an awful shock to a host of friends. Full particulars in next issue. Louis Emil Schmutz, Jr. Beloved and jovial Louis Schmutz, Jr.. of Flatbush, N. Y., died at his home, 442 Clarkson street, on Tues- day, Oct. S, of Bright's disease. He was born in Brooklyn, 44 years ago and has been associated with the flor- ist's business all his life. For a short time he was employed with Siebreclit, the florist of New Rochelle, Louis Erai, ScHMtrrz, Jr. joining his father later and built up a wonderful trade in the wholesale plant business. His jovial and friend- ly nature made many life long friends both in and outside of the florist business whose sympathy is extended to the family in their bereavement. He is survived by his wife, Martha Peltz; two daughters Eloise and Martha; his parents, Louis Emil and Elie Schmutz, and four brothers. Frederick, Alfred, Gustave and Har- ry Schmutz. Funei-al services were held on Friday, the Rev. Dr. David A. McMurray, pastor of the Lenon Road Baptist Church, officiating. Inter- ment was in the Evergreen cemetery. He was a member of S. A. F., New York Florists' Club, as well as many social and fraternal orders. Walter R. Sielirecht. youngest sun of Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Siebrecht. at New Rochelle, N. Y. His death occurred on Wednesday morning, October 16. His age was twentj"-nine years. Mr. Siebrecht formerly carried on a whole- sale florist establishment on West 28th street, New York, but disposing of this he went to California to go into the business of growing palms, or- chids and other florists' material. Latterly, however, he has been en- gaged on his father's establishment at New Rochelle, N. Y. He leaves a wife and two children, to whom together with his parents Horticulture extends sincere sympathy and condolence. Theodore Shober. Theodore Shober died on October 8th of influenza. He was head grower for the Joseph Heacock establishment at Wyncote near Philadelphia and was well known to a large circle in the trade. He was 46 years of age and a big, handsome, impressive flgure of a man — the picture of health and about the last one would have expected to fall a victim to the prevailing epi- demic. We record his untimely pass- ing away with great sorrow. He was beloved by all who knew him and will be greatly missed. G. C. W. Charles T. Evenden. A prominent member of the florist business passed away on the 8th inst. in the person of Charles T. Evenden, of Evenden Bros., Williamsport, Pa. He contracted pneumonia after a visit to New York about a week previously. He is survived by his widow and four children, his father, two sisters and a brother. The firm was established by Thomas Evenden, grandfather of the deceased. His father, George W. Evenden is the present head of the house — which bears an enviable repu- tation for character and reliability. Walter R. Siebrecht It is our painful duty to record the death, from Spanish influenza, of Michael Treisea Among the victims of Spanish influ- enza in Washington was Michael Treisea, a street flower vender, who resided at 629 G street, N. W. For- many years he had been in the habit of standing at Seventh and D streets selling his stock. He had the respect and well wishes of many in the trade here and this was evidenced by the many floral tokens sent to his late home. Alexander Mead. Alexander Mead, descendant of one of the oldest families of Greenwich, Conn., died October 13, aged eighty- three. He had for sixty years con- ducted a florist business. He is sur- vived by a son, daughter and sister. oilll 0 irr I c r i.t u i? k October 19, 1918 FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY ASSOCIATION An enthusiastic and representative gathering of the association was in evidence at the annual meeting Oct. 8 and 9, held in the ball room o! the Hotel Hollenden, Cleveland, which was generously decorated with the flags of America and her allies by the Cleveland Florists in honor of the oc- casion. Sides of the hall were also covered with trade advertising ar- ranged by H. P. Knoble. Many dele- gates from Canada were among those present. Chairman Fred W. Brown of the local committee called the convention to order and at the conclusion of his address which was followed by pa- triotic exercises President Wm. F. Gude made the following address: PRESIDENT'S ADDRESS. Permit me to thank you for your presence here this morning, which is an evidence of your, paramount inter- est in this work, which I claim is not only of a material nature, but of that higher and nobler calling, of doing unto others as you would they should do unto you, for the betterment of all mankind throughout the world, irres- pective of any financial gain. The last year has been an eventful one. Many unexpected problems have arisen among the growers and produc- ers of flowers throughout the country; consequently, the producers and dis- tributors have also been much dis- turbed, and finally the retail florists, whose interest we represent, have had all sorts of unusual problems confront- ing them since the meeting in Detroit last year, but in general the retail florists have not much to complain of so far, but much to be thankful for, since we are in a business and profes- sion which has many problems to solve, such as no other business has. and many problems which each one must solve for himself, largely on account of the peculiar conditions which arise and the unusual requests that are made of every retail florist. Therefore, these gatherings, such as we have here this morning, are more needed now than ever before in the history of our business, because there is no way that we know of that will better facilitate the lightening of our burdens than the fact of getting in touch with each other here on this floor and evolving new thoughts and new ideas which should be brought out here and can be discussed to our mutual advantage. Telegraph Delivery Orders. I believe this business has more than doubled in volume in twelve months over any previous twelve months since the existence of our or- ganization; hence, the necessity of more up-to-date methods of doing busi- ness among many of our members, and especially non-members. I refer particularly to the transmission of orders by telephone, telegraph or mall, apparently conducted by many of our members and non-members, where no copy is kept of the same that can be used to settle disputes with the telegraph companies and parties who receive orders to execute. Quite a few cases have come to my notice in the past twelve months that would have been much easier adjusted it copy of the original order could have been produced. Another important item which many of our florists seem to neglect is not promptly acknowledging orders, so that the sender of the order can satisfy his customer that his commis- sion has been attended to. Another item of serious reflection is the careless manner in which many florists seem to keep their accounts. I know from personal experience that it is frequently necessary to write to florists and ask them if they received an order, why they have not acknowl- edged it, if they have flUed it, and will they not kindly send a statement so Wm. F. Gude Kt'-elHctH(l I'resiilPiit of the P. T. D. that we can settle up. All of this would not be necessary, and it should not exist, if our members would be more accurate in transmitting orders and more prompt in acknowledging the same and sending out bills at once in accordance with our constitution and by-laws. By so doing it might in- spire our non-members, to whom it is frequently necessary to send orders, because there may be no F. T. D. mem- ber in that particular locality. Another item which is of utmost im- portance is the prompt and careful fill- ing of orders when they are received and the little details and instructions which are to go with them carried out to the letter. It is really deplorable to think that any employer or em- ployee should fill an order any old way with the idea In his mind, "What difference does it make; nobody will ever know how much was paid for it and I will execute it to make the big- gest profit, irrespective of whom It may hurt." The motto of every indi- vidual or corporate member of this or ganization should be "He who serves best profits most." Is there anything in the transmis- sion of orders that will inspire more confidence in your customer than to write the order of transmission in his presence, give him the name of the party you are going to send it to, If desired, and insert the exact amount of money which you received, plus telegraph charges or charges deducted, transmit the order and take copy of same for future reference? Several cases have come to our notice where orders have been ex- ecuted for less than the amount trans- mitted and sometimes with Inferior flowers and service, without any ex- planation to the sender of the order. Are flowers non-essential? I should answer positively NO! Because flow- ers signify life itself and we know that without flowers there would be no fruit of any kind. So flowers are used to cheer the human race every- where, from childhood to old age, and are used to express our sympathies when our loved ones finally pass over to that great beyond of a higher life. There are no words in our language that express thoughts, sympathies, kindly feelings and good cheer like flowers can, especially in these trying times with so many loved ones away from their homes serving their coun- try for you and me. Members of fam- ilies become sick or injured or pass away. It is then that flowers play their greatest part and in many cases do more to heal the wounds inflicted than any other agency in existence. Oh, what more wonderful part can our association play right now, when our loved ones are hurt or become sick (in foreign soil, than to send to mother or nearest kin a few flowers to cheer and help heal the wounds of those who are fighting our battles and giving their all. Indeed, I am told that our Canadian brothers have worked up a wonderful and beautiful custom and sentiment along these lines, and If there is no profit, counting our gain in dollars and cents, could anyone imagine any- thing more beautiful or inspiring or more beneficial in upholding the mor- ale of our soldiers and sailors all over the world than telling their mothers and fathers in God's own language that we stand unitedly backing them? Foreign Relations. The possibility of sending flowers and doing good to all mankind all over the world is simply immense, and there is opportunity everywhere awaiting to be grasped. Why not amend our by-laws so as to cover in- ternational conditions for the whole universe? The Use of Flowers In War Times. Indeed, they were essential in ordi- nary times and they are much more so in war times when the world seems sad, for the beauty and fragrance of flowers give strength to the spirit and lightens the heavy heart of sorrow, and those who supply the world with them at this time are benefactors and deserve the praise of their fellow lieings. October 19, 1918 rroRT 1 cu i.T r ;!!il I I Window Displays. The movement that was started some time ago to stimulate window displays and recognize abilit\ in this direction has been given anmlier for- ward step at this convention. Prizes have been offered by Sam Seligman and Kennicott Bros., of ChiI-A.IM- 100 1000 I'liiK-.'ss of Wales $7.50 $(M5.00 l,iulv Cainphell 7.50 65.00 Mario Louise. :! in. pots 6.00 .'J.'j.OO ^. KJ. I_ I O O I "T Wliolesale I'laiitsmaa :i'i5 Kulletin Builfline I'hiladelphia, I'a. OHARLES H. TOTTY CHRYSANTHEMUMS IVIA,^ISOIM, IM. J. BOBBINK ft ATKINS NURSERYMEN, FLORISTS, PLANTERS RUTHERFORD. NEW JERSEY We are subscribers to the Nurserymen's Fund for Market Development, also "Say It With Flowers" Publicity Campaign. NURSERY STOCK Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, Small Fruits, Clematis, Fvergrreens and Roses. Write for Triiile List W. & T. SMITH COMPANY, Geaiva, N. Y. We are subscribers to the Nurserymen's Fund for Market Development HOLLAND NLRSERIES BEST HABDT BHODODKNDBONB, AZALEAS, CONIFBB8, CLAMATIS, H. P. ROSES, SHBI7BB ASJt HKB- BACEOU8 PLAKTB. P. OUWERKEItK, IIS Jini SIrett WcihiKkio Kilfkls P. 0 Me I Hitttin. *. J. CHRYSANTHEMUM SPECIALISTS ELMER D. SMITH & CO. ADBIAN, MICH. Bench grown stock ready for six and etcbt inch pots — price 35c. and 50c. — rarletles BOSTONS, BOOSEVB1.T8, WHITMANU and TEDDT, JB. H. H. BARROWS. Whitman, Mass. efficient system than he has hereto- fore used. Aims and Objects of the Association. A writer in one of our prominent trade papers recently had this to say of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery As- sociation: "It stands for the closer union of retail florists for mutual help, a standardized method of book- keeping and accounting, a better sys- tem of credits, enlarged sales channels, the exchange of the I}€st thought; on floral matters; in short, it means the breaking down of cut-throat competi- tion and the substitution of genuine cooperation, to the end that the flor- ists' business everywhere shall de- velop more normally, healthfully and broadly." That portion of humanity which has :5i)3 HORTICULTURE October 19, 1918 not as vet been made receptive to the business tendency of tlie age is prone to consider such aims too altruistic, too Utopian lor any use. But the fact that in rapid succession, men and firms, not hitherto actively enjoying its benefits, are becoming members (to see how it pans out) is the prima facir evidence that the association is on the high road to success. When these renew their membership, it is their usual comment that they are sorry thev did not join years before because they have profited so largely in their first year's experience. The history of the association further shows" that scarcely has a member dropped out on account of being dis- satisfied with the results derived from membership. Flowers in Hospitals. At a recent meeting of the New York Florists' Club. Mrs. J. Clark Curtin, chairman of the Committee on Home and Overseas Relief of the Na- tional League for Women's Service, described the distribution of flowers to sick and wounded soldiers and sailors at the different hospitals in and around New York. She expressed the thanks of her organization to the New- York Florists' Club who had given liberally to aid this work, and read several" letters from the wounded who had been cheered by gifts of flowers. This is true of another committee, notably in Washington, D. C. Non-Essentials. Chailes A. Hinsch, president of the American Bankers' Association, at a recent convention of that body held in Chicago. 111., has this to say of non- essentials: "Every single line of ac- tivity runs into all the others. Every question is tied up with all the others — questions of banking, financing, transportation by land and sea. and hy lake, river and canal as well, ques- tions of industrial and agricultural ];roduction, of wages, efficiency, of so- cial content and social unrest, and the still subtler questions concerned with the health, vigor, education and mor- ality of the people— all are linked to- gether. So it is that we cannot con- duct the war without also conducting ■'the war after the war.' It is not per- mitted that we live only for today. Prudence demands that the work of next week and next month be so ordered that the work of the next week and next month be developed rationally and normally. Whatever our inclinations, we find ourselves in- evitably looking forward." Business Ethics. Questions are constantly arising be- tween members that may lead to differences that will prove embarrass- ing unless they receive broad-minded and intelligent treatment. The policy of this association has been, and it is hoped will continue to be, broad- minded and liberal. It is recognized that this is an organization for service and that if we are to be of any use to ourselves or to our communities, we must at all times furnish the very best services at the least expense con- sistent with fair and reasonable profits. Telegrams of regret and greeting were read from Grandy, Florist, Nor- loik. Va., President Chas. H. Totty of the S. A. F., C. H. Grakelow, F. S. Webb. A. Pi Borden, Albert Knopf, Redondo Floral Co. and W. L. Rock, regretting their enforced absence. On motion of George Asmus a telegram nf sympathy was sent to Mr. Grake- low, together with a floral remem- brance. Treasurer W. L. Rock's report was read by Secretary Pochelon. Financial Statement July 31, 1918 to October 8. RECEIPTS. Memheiship $00.00 Annual Dues 4,150.50 (iuar.inty Fund... 140.00 Sale of Electro- types 7.00 $4,357.50 Interest 81.25 $4.4:'.S.7.". UISBIRSEMENTS. liepoi tiuj; Minutes of Meet- iui;, St. r.ouis $35.»2 I'rintinj; : Lists of Meniljers. $48.00 |-olileis 40.20 I'ostals 15.50 10».70 .Vuilitint: 25.00 .\dvertisinif (Trade I'apers) 44.70 .Secretary's Expenses : .Miscelianertus . . 49.6S Clerks 2:J4.00 283.68 i:xpenses Jlr. F. C. \V. r.rown to se- lect Knilileni : ITinlin;; and Post- age 43.20 Prize n&sign 200.00 243.20 Total Disliursemeuts $736.20 Net Receipts for Period.. 3,702.55 l!alance July 31, WIS 9,287.32 Balance $12,989.87 Invested as follows: (Jeneral Mortgage Bonds of Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Ry. Co. (Par Value .s;3,.500.00) ». $3,310.00 Imperial Russian Govern- ment Bonds (Par Value $2,000.00) 1,895.92 Kansas City. Kansas Inter- nal Improvement Bonds (Par value .$.jO0.00l 513.44 r. S. "Liliertv Loan" Bonds. First Issue...... 1,000.00 IT. S. "Liberty Loan" Bonds. Second Issue 500.00 *';isli ou Deposit with First .National Bank, Kansas City, Missouri 5.770.51 $12,989.87 WILLIAM L. BOCK, Treasurer. Soldiers in khaki singing patriotic songs and urging Liberty Loan sub- scriptions were given a vote of thanks and presented with a unique bouquet made of cigars and cigarettes, de- signed by Max Schling. Secretary Pochelon then presented his report, which was published in our last week's issue. At the afternoon session after an address by Floyd E. Waite, director of the park department, much busi- ness of importance was transacted and awards for the window display by local florists were made as follows: 1st prize, $100, Knoble Bros.; 2nd prize, silver cup, J. M. Gasser Co.: 3rd Iirize, $25. Smith & Fetters. The cash awards were made in Liberty Bonds and Thrift Stamps. At the evening session on Tues- day, Kerman P. Knoble read an in- teresting paper on publicity and Major O'Keefe of Boston made an ad- dress on national advertising. Wednesday's sessions were occu- pied with much important business and officers were elected as follows: President, Win. F. Gude, Washing- ton, D. C. Vice-president. Philip Breitmeyer, Detroit, Jlich. Secretary. .Albert Pochelon, Detroit, -Mich. Treasurer, Wm. L. Rock, Kansas City, Mo. Directors for three years, Charles H. Grakelow, Philadelphia, William J. Palmer. Buffalo, A. F. Borden, Los .Angeles. Buffalo was selected for the 1919 meeting. Many exhibits of decorative plants and florists' supplies were made as well as the exhibits of advertising. An excellent luncheon was served by the local committee in the parlors adjoining the meeting room at the close of the opening session on Tues- day and on Tuesday afternoon the members were taken by automobiles to the .T. IM. Gasser Co., range and on the return trip were hospitably en- tertained at Mrs. Gasser's home. CIVIL-SERVICE EXAMINATION. The United States Civil Service Commission announces that for the continuous open competitive nonas- sembled examination for plant pathol- ogist, for both men and women, for filling vacancies in the Department of Agriculture, for duty in Washington, D. C.. or elsewhere, at entrance sala- ries ranging from $1,200 to $2,400 a year, the maximum age limit of 45 years has been eliminated, and the minimum age limit of 21 years has been reduced to 20 years. Applicants for this examination must have reached their 20th birth- day on the date of making oath to tlie application. Full information in regard to this examination is contained in original announcement No. 273, a copy of which, together with the jiroper ap- plication blank (Form 21 IS), may be obtained from the Civil Service Com- mission. Washington, D. C. Rochester, N. Y.— Clyde LaRock, I chauffeur for George T. Boucher, has enlisted in United States Army Trans- port Corps and within a short time will train at Jacksonville, Florida. } October 19. 1918 llf)trr 1 C U LTUT^'E :i!i;! SEED TRADE statement of Boddington Company. In order that all the trade papers iiiay have correct information relative to the affairs of this company we wish to state that the three creditors who on October 4th filed petitions in bank- ruptcy and for the appointment of a receiver for Arthur T. lioddington Company have applied for dismissal of these petitions as an examination of the company's affairs shows it to be solvent by a considerable margin. This voluntary action was taken by the petitioners without any conditions or considerations being demanded from the company. At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on Octo- ber 6th Mr. Arthur T. Boddington was elected president of the company. ' ARTHun T. Boddington Co., Ikc. Arthur T. Boddington. Pres. Me., R. I. New England Crop Report. The Bureau of Crop Estimates of the United States Department of Ag- riculture sends out the following re- port: Field Agent's Office, Wakefield, Mass. Frosts around Sept. 11 hurt com, beans, potatoes and garden crops somewhat in northern New- England. Continued heavy rains, later, did some damage, delaying fall work. Corn conditions: Me.. 78: N. H., 76: Vt., 68: Mass., 90; R. I., 93: Conn., 94: U. S.. 68.6: U. S. average. 75.0 Spring wheat: Average yield 25: N. H., 24; Vt. 22; Mass., 23: 27; Conn., 22. Oats: average yield, bushels, Me., 40: N. H., 38: Vt.. 41; Mass.. 41; R. I. 35; Conn.. 36. Barley: average yield. Me.. 28; N. H., 36; Vt., 30; R. I., 31; Conn., 35. Buckwheat: condition, Me., 86; N. H., 83; Vt., 75; Mass,, 80: R. I.. 88; Conn., 88. Potatoes: estimated production. Me., 24,245,760; 1917, 20,500,000; New Hampshire, 2,754,000; Vt.. 3,062,800; Mass., 4,698,000; R. I., 680,000; Conn., 2,898,000; U. S., 391,033,038; 1917, 441,000,000. Some rot reported in po- tatoes here, due to heavy rains. Tobacco, estimated production, pounds. Mass., 16,499,280; Conn.. 39,- 825,720. U. S., 1,265,930,000. Grains are all fine quality. Millet hay and pasture are below normal. Field beans: estimated production compared with usual production: Me., 200 per cent; N. H., — ; Vt., 200; Mass., 300; R. I., 250; Conn., 250. Bean yields are fair to good where Our Dutch Bulbs have arrived and we are busy filling our advance orders. We have limited surpluses. Send us your list of requirements for special quo- tation. Sow winter flowering Sweet Peas to fol- low "Mums," and for spring and Easter flowering. Full list sent on request. Hrtbur C Boddington Co,, Inc. See&smen ^==^^= "Seeds with a Lin«ige" All Varieties Thoroughly tested at our trial grounds, Raynca Park, London, Elngland. Send for Catalogue CARTERS 1 EoTED SELUS, Inc., ConKrceBIdi.. Bolton. Matt. BAMBOO CANE STAKES Per bale Per bale N.ATUR.'VI.. 6-9 ft., 600 S7.00 9-12 ft., 400 8.50 Prices ex warehouse New York Terms — Net cash 30 days. McHUTCHISON & CO. 95 Chambers St., New York they were not damaged too much by frosts in June. Truck crop yields are generally good. Crops, for the most part, matured and ripened early. Apples: condition. Me., 38; N. H., 50, Vt., 35; Mass., 60; R. I., 47 Conn., 45. Commercial crop, estimated pro- duction in barrels. Me.. 195.000 against 400,000 in 1917; N. H., 94.000 against 120,000; Vt., 135,000 against 135,000; Mass., 275,000 against 225,000; Freesta Purity MAMMOTH SIZB Also 5-8 and up FR£ESIA — refracta alba 5-8 Inch. SWEET WILLIAm — single mixed fine straiD. CYCLAMEN Seed. Finest American grown from the very finest strains. Prices on Application J. M. THORBURN & CO. 53 Barclay Street Through to 54 Park Place NEW YORK CITY (no figures in R. I. and Conn.); U. E 24.400.000 against 22,519,000. V. A. Sandeks. Field Agent. STUMPP & WALTER CO. Seeds and Bulbs 30-32 Barclay Street NEW YORK CITY 39-1 HOETICULTURE October 19, 1918 IN THE National Capitol it yonr service to delirer Flower* or Designs on Order by Tel»- sraph or otherwise. Prompt Beliable Service. GEORGE H. COOKE Connecticnt Ave. and L St. WASHINGTON, D .C. "The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' TeleUrsph Delivery 124 TREMONT ST. IM roB KANSAS CITY Trantfer Your Orders to SAMUEL MURRAY 1017 Grand Avenue Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery DAVID CLARKE'S SONS Deliver orders tram any part of the country to New York City Write or Telegraph 2139-2141 Broadway, • New York Telephone 1552-1563 Colambns kOHMILLER, Florist 426 Madison Ave. and 49tb St., New York. Also Vanderbilt Hotel Telephone, Murray Hill 783 Out-of-town Orders Solicited. Location Central. Personal Attention. Member F. T. D. Asso. 4DAM SERENGER FLORIST SZNEWBURY^^ BANGOR, ME. IVe Cover all Points In Maine Providence, Rhode Island Johnston Brothers LEADING FLORISTS 36 Dorrance Street Member FloiiBts' Telegraph Delivery Of Interest to Retail Florists 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.— H. G. Eyres, 108 State St. Albany, N. T. — The Rosery, 23 Stenben St Bangor, Me. — Adam Sekenger, 32 New- bury St. Boston— ThoB. F. Galvln, 1 Park St. Boston— Penn the Florist, 124 Tremont St. Boston — Julius A. Zinn, 4 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 Ave. Cleveland, O.— Adam Graham & Sons, 5523 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, O.— Knoble Bros., 1836 W. 26th St. Cleveland, O.— The Smith & Fetters Co., 735 Euclid Ave. Denver, Col.— Park Floral Co., 1643 Broadway. Detroit, Mich.— J. Breitmeyer's Sons, corner Brodway and Gratiot Ave. Fall River, Mass. — Warburton, 495 New Boston Rd. and 36 N. Main St. Houston, Tei.— Kerr, The Florist. Kansas City, Mo. — Samuel Murray, 1017 Grand Ave. New Haven, Conn. — J. N. Champion & Co., 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 — A. T. Bunyard, 413 Madison Ave., at 48th St. New York — Dards, N. E. corner 44th St. and Madison Ave. New York— G. E. M. Stumpp, 761 Fifth Ave. New York— Thos. P. Galvln, Fifth Ave., at 46th St. New York — Kottmiller, 426 Madison Ave. and 49th St., also Vanderbilt Hotel. New York— Mai Schling, 785 Fifth Ave. Providence, R. I. — Johnston Bros., 38 Dorrance St. Rochester, N. Y.— J. B. Keller Sons, 25 Ciincon Ave. N. EstabUsbed 1874 DARDS 341 Madison Ave., New York HELP do YOUR BIT To-day By SELLING THRIFT and WAR SAVING STAMPS. STAND behind THE FOOD CONSERVATION LAWS. Display prominently PATRI- OTIC POSTERS. JOHN BREITMEYER'S — =SONS— Cor. Broadway and Gratiot Ave*. DETROIT, MICR Artistic Designs . . . High Grade Gut Biooms We cover all Michigan points and rood sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Members FlorlHts' Telegraph Delivery Association. OtTD£ BROS CO I2MF STNW WaSBIVCTOII&C GUDE BROS. CO. WASHINGTON, D. C. Member Florists Teleiirapb Dehvery Orders (or NEW TORK. Write or Phone to MAX SCHLING 785 Fiftli Ave. Best Florists in the States as References. BDROPEAN ORDERS EXEGDTED Members of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery THE ROSERY 23 STEUBEN ST. AL.BAIMY. IM. Y. FLOWER DEUVERIES FOR ALBANY Ajn> viciNmr Membeis Florists' Telegraph Dolivorv G. E. M. STUMPP 761 Fifth Ave. NEW YORK CITY Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Asso. YOlG & NUGENT 42 West 28 Street New York Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery DO IT NOW YALE! YALE! And All New Haven Neighborhood FLOWER AND PLANT DELIVERIES Everything First-Class J. N. CHAMPION & CO. 1026 Chapel St.. New HaveB. Cobb. October 19, 1918 HORTICULTURE 395 CHICAGO Send Yoar Orders to WILLIAM J. SMYTH Member Florista' Telegraph Delivery Association Michigan Ave. at 31st Street Prompt Auto Deliver* Service THOS. F. GALVIN llCllf VADI^ S61 Fifth Ave. HCfff lUnii Vanderbllt Hotel QnCTnil ^ f*"rk street DUO I UH 799 Boylston Street lilinrtu to ituutn ui lU Euton Ptiits Orders Filled Day or Night for CI-EVEI-AIMD and State of Ohio Complete Stock. Regalar discount to Trade. KNOBLE BROS. 1896 W. 25tli St., Cleveland, O. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery THE SMITH & FETTERS GO. 735 Euclid Avenue CLEVELAND, OHIO Flowers of Every Kind in Season CLEVELAND A. GRAHAM & SON 5523 Euclid Ave. Will take good care of your orders Members oj F. T, D. Association, Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS. FLORISTS 28 Clinton Avenue, N. Rsctatftar Phone 506. Long Dist. Bell FhoBc 1180 Members Florists Telegraph Delivery S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y. ANDERSON service means fresh, atnrdy Stock and prompt deliveries in BUFFALO, I-OCKPOKT, NIAGARA FALLS and WESTERN NEW YORK. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery HIGH GRADE PLANTS For Retail Stores a Specialty ASK FOR UST THOMAS ROLAND, Nahant. Mass. WORCESTER, MASS. Randall's Flower Shop HASBT I. BANDALL, Proprtetor. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery St. Louis, Mo.— Fred C. Weber, 4326-28 Olive St. St. Paul. Minn. — Holm & Olson, Inc. Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. — F. R. Pier- eon Co. Toronto. Can.— J. H. Dunlop, 8-10 West Adelaide St. Wasbington, D. C— Gude Bros., 1214 P St Washington, D. C— George H. Cooke, Connecticut Ave. and L St. Worcester, Mass. — Randall's Flower Shop, 22 Pearl St. THREE CHEERS FOR THE FLORISTS OF CHICAGO AND COOK COUN- TY !! ! THE FOURTH LIBERTY LOAN QUOTA — $300,000— For Florists and Allied Trades Only (Does Not Include Nurserymen and Seedsmen) — Oversubscribed by October 10th, 1918. Total Subscriptions to Date — 303,000. Of This Amount $92,- 000 are "Plus" Subscriptions. F. Lautenschlageb, Chairman — Florists & Allied Trades. FniKiii Liberty Lo.\n. BUSINESS TROUBLES. Scarsdale, N. Y. — John F. Burfeind, a florist, has filed a petition in bank- ruptcy. His liabilities are |10,173, and assets $330, consisting of stock, $300; delivery wagons, $15; tools, $10; and cash in bank, $14. HESS & SWOBODA FLORISTS Telephones 1501 and L 1533 1415 Farnum St. OIVIAIHA, NEB. THE F. T. D. FLORIST for Elizabeth, N. J. LEAHY'S Best of Service 1169 E, Jersey St. H. F. A. LANGE WORCESTER, MASS. Deliveries to all points In New EnirlAnd. 126,000 Sqoare Feet of OlMS. Member Florista' Telegraph Delivery Auodatlon. ST. LOUIS, MO. FRED C. WEBER 4326<28 Olive St. Mtmbir FlcrisU TiUgrapk Delivery AiiteiatUt, trOTICB INITIALS. W, kavt i^, leMO. Maaaa nemtlaa Horltealtare whan wrUlnc MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, Inc. WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS ConalcBmenta a*lioltcd Hardy Fancy Fern Our Specialty 264 RANDOLPH ST., DETROIT, MICH. The Home for Quality and Service ZECH & MANN |^~We are Wholesale Florists Doing a Strictly Wholesale Business 30 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO » o 2.00 to 4.00 1.00 to 2..C 3S-C0 25.C0 to to to , to i.as 3500 50.00 30.00 15.00 6.0c 4.00 4.00 4.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3, CO 50.00 12.50 6. CO 4. CO 50. 3.00 3.00 2.00 I5-CO 1 2 . 30 to to to to 40.00 20. CO 15.00 20.00 8. CO , 8. CO I 6.00 6.00 I 10,00 4.00 75.00 15.00 I 8.00 I 6.00 ' -75! 5.00 10 00 3.00 25,00 1.00 15.00 75,00 40.00 30.00 20.00 10.00 , So ! 10.00 ! 6.00' I 6.00 8.00 5.00 40. CO 17.00 30.00 35.00 25.00 35-00 25.00 25,00 8.00 15. oc 20.00 6.00 50.0c 20.00 3.00 to 5. CO 5c ,00 to William F. Kasting Co. \A/Koloseilo F-| 5€8-570 WASHINGTON STREET BUFFALO, N. Y. J. A. BUDLONG 184 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO CUT FLOWERS ROSES, VALLEY and CARNATIONS A Specialty WHOIESALE GROWER of ROBERT DYSART CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT Simple methods of correct a<-coDntlne especially adapted for florists' n*<^. BOOKS BALANCED AND ADJUSTED 40 STATE STREET . . BOSTON Telephone Main 68 Boston Floral Supply Co. 347-357 Cambridge St., Boston Headquarters for CTCAS, BASKETS. WIRE DESIGNS and WAX FLOWEBS Send for price list if you have not re- ceived one. October 19, lillS HORTIUULTUE'E m: Flower Market Reports Scarcity of stocl; still BOSTON continues in the market and many wholesalers have been maliing hurried trips to nearby cities in an attempt to secure enough material to cover their or- ders. While immediate local de- mands have somewhat decreased on the other hand outside shipping orders have greatly increased and in conse- quence the market is cleared up daily. Roses all along the line are in fine condition with prices holding iiigh and firm even on stock which under ordinary conditions at this sea- son of the year would be passed up by the buyer. Carnations are im- proving every day and while ship- ments of chrysanthemums are also growing larger they soon disappear. Lilies are scarcer than usual and vio- lets sell readily although as yet are not over abundant. Asters and glad- ioli have practically disappeared from the market. Probably the greatest CHICAGO difference that ever ex- isted between supply and demand in the Chicago market was experienced last week. There have been instances where there was a shortage for a limited time, but this is the third week and the lack of flow- ers in proportion to the call lor them exceeds the previous weeks. To e\ plain the increased demand one has only to count the columns of death notices in the daily papers. The use of as little coal as possible has caused chrysanthemums as a whole to be backward, but the supply of these i.-> now helped out by western stock. Roses are in the best grades mostly and with carnations as high as six cents cheap funeral work has been out of the question and artificial llo'.ver.= have been resorted to. Local violets are in and the sales use them up each day at 7.5c. per 100. A tew y-laclioli are seen and the ever present calen- dula is still selling well. The market is very CINCINNATI active. Stock of all kinds is in demand and cleans up quickly on arrival. The call for stock is so strong that the present supply is running short and more flowers could be used if we had them. The rose supply is fairly large but the demand for them is so strong that the present supply proves inade- quate. Carnations are very scarce. Chrysanthemums are, in a better sup- ply and are proving good property and sell up each day. The medium grades predominate in so far as num- CHRYSANTHEMUMS The better quality of the early varieties are coming in, yellow, pink and white. $2.00, $3.00 and $4.00 per dozen S. S. PENNOCK COMPANY The ^•l?,'o'?'iS{rof Philadelphia NEW YORK 1 1 7 W. 28th St. PHILADELPHIA BALTIMORE 1 608- IBZO Ludlow St. Franklin & St. Paul Sts. WASHINGTON, 1 2 1 8 H. St., N. W. WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS - ^"^""^^-/^'d'^^s only Rotes Am . Beauty , Special " " Fancy and £xtra *' '* No. I and culls Russell Hadley Euler, Mock Arenbcrg, Hoosier Beauty W..rd. Hillingdon - • - KiUarney, Key, Taft ■ Iphelia. Sunburst Camatioiu Cattleyas Lilies, LoDgiflorum Lilies, Speciosum Lily of the Valley Snapdragon • •* Violets Asters • DahHas Calendula Chrysanthemums Gardenias Adiantum Smilax \jparaBuc Plu. & Spren. (looBhs.) CINCINNATI Oct. 14 25.00 i5>oo 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 3.00 3.0c 2.00 60.00 15.00 a. 00 4 OG 15.00 25.00 35.00 20.00 10.00 15.00 12.00 tl.OC 8.00 6,00 6.00 4.00 3.00 75.00 20. CO 6.00 4.0J 5.00 1. 00 20.00 3S.OO CHICAGO Oct. 14 60.00 40.00 10.00 20.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 15 00 6.00 75 -oo 15.00 to to 4.00 3.0c to •75 to 4.00 to to to 90.00 50.00 25.00 40.00 20.00 so.oo 2 0.0c 20.00 20 00 20. CO 8.00 lOO.OC 20.00 8.00 4 00 1.50 3.00 40.00 1. 00 15.00 25.00 4.00 60.00 2.00 20.00 50.00 BUFFALO Oct. 14 PITTSBURG Oct. i4 30.00 20,00 5.0 6.00 4.00 5, to 8.00 4.00 4.00 5.00 3. CO 6c. 00 15.00 4.00 5 00 3.C0 •75 i.oc 3.0c 1.00 3.00 25.00 1. 00 13.00 35.00 40.00 23.00 15. oc 15.00 10. CO 12. CO 15.00 6.00 10.00 12.00 5.00 75-00 2C.OO 6.00 12.00 5.00 l.CO 2. CO 6.'o coo 4. to 40,00 2.00 2C.OO 50 00 30.00 20.00 6.00 6-00 6.00 4 00 4.00 4.00 3.00 60.00 15. CO 2.0 6.00 to IC to to to to w to Ic to to to tc to to to to to to to to to to 3S.OC •5.00 15.00 20.00 20.00 15.00 I2.00 13.00 4.00 90.00 30.00 4.00 15 00 2,0© 20. 00 75-00 bers are concerned. Easter Lilies are finding a good market. Dahlia re- ceipts have been large and have been finding a ready sale. Other offer- ings are cosmos and single violets. The supply of ferns have been bare- ly sufficient to satisfy immediate wants and smilax is somewhat scarce. American Beauty PHILADELPHIA roses are more plentiful and are perhaps in better supply than any other variety. The prices have eased up a little on them but are still high — ranging from fifty down. Other roses such as Russell, Columbia, Killarney and Ophelia, continue of very good quality^the only trouble being — not enough to go around. Carnations have improved a little both in quality and quantity. Cattleyas are a strong feature and sell well at moderate figures. Chrysanthemums coming in more freely— very well grown stock — the most notable sorts at present being Early Snow, Polly Rose, Unaka. Chrysolora, and Golden Queen. Dahlias still in moderate supply and some of them of very good quality. Violets have made their appearance and meet with a fair demand. Cosmos more plentiful. Among the miscellaneous items to be seen are wild asters, eu- patorium. tritomas. and hydrangeas. Stock is very ROCHESTER scarce with hardly enough to go around. The unending demand for funeral work has kept every store working late for the past two weeks. The death rate in the city has been quite high and many bodies brought from the various camps have greatly added to the list. Never before have flow- ers been more at a premium than they (Confiyiued on page 399) 398 HORTICULTURE October 19, 1918 H. E. FROMENT Wholesale Commission Florist Choice Cut Flowers New Address, 143 West 38th St., NEW TOBK Telephones: 2200, 2201, Madison Sqoare. — WM. P. FORD — Wholesale Florist 107 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK Telephone 5335, Farragut. Call and inspect the Best Establlsment In the Wholesale Flower District. JOHN YOUNG & CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS S3 WEST 28tli STREET NEW YORK CITY Consignments Solicited Phone FarrsEDt 43S6 WALTER F. SHERIDAN Wholesale Commission Dealer In CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 133 West 28th Street, Mew York Telephono— «eS£-»33 HadUon Square RIEDEL ft MEYER, Inc. Wholesale Commission READY FOR BUSINESS 49 WEST 28tli ST. NEW YORK. GEO. C. SIEBRECHT WHOLESALE FLORIST CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED fBOHBjtOS-pABRiOOT NEW YORK THE KERVAN CO Fresh Cat Decorative Evercreen*. Highest Standard of Quality. Largest Stock in America. Write for Illustrated Catalog of Greens and Florists' Supplies 119 W. 28th St., - - NEW YORK WILLIAM H. KUEBLER Brooklyn'* Foramoit and Beit WHOLESALE COMMISSION HOUSE 4 First CUm Market tar .U CUT FLOWERS IS WiUonchby SL. BrooUya, N. f I. C. FORD 121 W«st 28tli St., NEW YORK w ROSES, riicr ciRNiiiois A FnU Line of KLX. CUT FLOWERS. Telephone 3810 Farragat. ^ WHOLESALE. Jf- IVcsr28^'Si. Nmron/r. WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORIST "3^^-,^^^^^ A fnll Use of Chelec Cat Flewer Stack far all yarvaaae. 131 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY TBLBPHONB ) 2o» ! 'AKRAQOT ALBANY CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE ™o!??"" ,"•""■ 811 Broadway, ALBANY, N. Y. • SAVE TIME AND MONET BY BENDDie TOCB OKDBB8 TO US Prices Right. Consignments Solicited. Telephone Connectioc HENRY M. ROBINSON CO. OF NEW YORK SB-S7 ^A/es'fc aeiiK S«i-a»« Telavhaaae, IS — MIO Usdisan Sqnare MADRIOB Lu ai.A8S. Treas.rer CoBstgnnients 8oUelta4 NEW TORK QUOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only ROSES AND CARNATIONS American Beauty, Special ** " Fancy and Evtra. ** " No. I and culls. . RiiMeU. Haaiey Euler, Mock. Key Arenfaerc, Hoosier Beauty Ward. Hlllinsdon Killamey. Taf t Ophelia. Sunburst Carnations last Fart af Walk Fint Part of Wiik niXil Oc . 12 biefooiai Oct 14 1911 1I1S 8.0C 10 as. 00 10.00 10 30.0C «.oo to 8.00 6.00 to lO.OC .50 to 3.00 ■50 to 5.0c .50 to 6.00 [.CO to a.oc ■30 to 6.00 •75 la b.oe •50 to I3.00 ■75 to 12.0c •50 to 4.00 •50 to S.ot • so to 3.00 •73 to 3.0c .50 to 3.00 •75 10 j.oe .30 to 5.00 •SO to 6.0c •75 to 2.00 I. CO to 30« WE WANT MORE SHIPPERS We have a nomerons eUentace of New York City bnyera and the dmiaai as- eeeds oor enpply. This Is eapeeiaUy tme af Base*. We have erery facility and abundant means and best returns are assured for stock consigned to ui. Address Todt Bklpmaata to UNITED CUT FLOWER CO. Inc. Ill W. 28th St., NEW^ YORK D, J. Pappas, Prea. RCED tatoes has been donated for each day of the chrysanthemum show on Thursday, Oct. 31 and Friday Nov. 1st, to be used as a door prize. It was decided to invite the ladies to judge the table decorations on the second day of the show. Harrt Goodband, Cor. Secy. NEW YORK FLORISTS' CLUB. The meeting of th5 New York Flor- ists' Club on Monday evening, Octo- ber 14, was attended by an influential and interested audience of members, about one hundred in number. Liberty Bond subscriptions were the topic of the evening. The meeting was en- tertained and enthused by a fervent address by Corporal Murphy, a wound- ed Canadian soldier. Members of the club also spoke to good effect and the result was a gross subscription of $40,- 000, of which one-half was contril> uted by the Lord & Burnham Co., through Thos. B. deForest, and $4,000 by the club. The rest was pledged by individuals. The exhibition was remarkable In size and quality. W. A. Manda of South Orange was the principal ex- hibitor. In his collection was a set of 125 species of tradescantia, which was accorded a silver medal. Acllxine was highly commended. Dracaena Roth- iana received a cultural certificate. Dahlia Mandaianum was praised but has already a club certificate to its credit. The Babylon Dahlia Gardens showed a fine collection of dahlias. M. Milosy, gardener for George Schlegel showed the new dahlia Mrs. George Schlegel, which received a prelimi- nary certificate last year. P. W. Popp was awarded a silver medal for a col- lection of choice seedling dahlias. ST. LOUIS FLORIST CLUB. The club meeting was held at the greenhouses of W. R. Rowe at Kirk- wood, Oct. 10th, about 50 members being present. The meeting was a very interesting one, the attraction l)eing the dahlia show and was hon- ored with the presence of Patrick O'Mara of Henderson's, who spoke most eloquently on the war situation and the part the florists of the coun- try were taking in the upholding of loyalty. Through the courtesy of Sec- retary J. J. Windier, Ambulance Driver Renick, minus the right arm, also gave the members a little of his experience. An Interesting es- say was read by C. W. Wors on what to do with the glut when one ar- rives. The president appointed Messrs. Beneke, Wolfe, Guntley and Laurie to judge the display of dahlias. WESTCHESTER AND FAIRFIELD HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. At the meeting of this society cr-. Friday night, Oct. 11, they had ii small show in connection with the meeting, of fruit and vegetables, and there were present many friends of the society from a distance, including a delegation from the Tarrytown Hor- ticultural Society. The classes called for 12 varieties of vegetables and 6 varieties, as well as individual va- rieties; a large collection of fruit, uni; one of apples. The prize winners were: 12 var. of vegetables, isi. Thomas Ryan, Port Chester; 2nd, .lames Stuart, .Mamaroneck; 3rd, Dun- can Mclntyre, New Rochelle. For 6 var., 1st, James Linane, Pelham Man- or; 2nd, Robert Williamson, Green- wich; 3rd, John Andrew, Greenwich. Six celery, 1st, James Stuart; 2nd, A. H. Brown, Greenwich. Six onions, 1st, Thomas Ryan. Six parsnips, 1st, John Andrew; 2nd, James Linane. Three cauliflower, 1st, James Linane; 2nd, Alex Grelg, Greenwich. One cabbage, 1st, John Andrew; 2nd, Alex Greig. Collection of fruit outdoor grown, 1st, James Stuart. Collection of apples, 1st, Oscar Addor, Larch- mont; 2nd, Stephen Deitrich, Green- wich. In plants and flowers James Linane was 1st for a collection of dahlias; Robert Williamson, 2nd, for a plant of begonia Emily Clibran, and James Stuart was 3rd for a vase of nerine flowers. John Scheepers, Inc., ex- hibited a very fine display of their new raspberry. La France, including a large dish of the fruit as well as a number of canes heavily laden with fruit. Awarded a certificate of merit. Speeches were made by the follow- ing: George Mcintosh, president of the Tarrytown Horticultural Society, E. W. Newbrand, secretary of the same; W. C. Russell of Tarrytown. Maurice Fuld of New York City, and M. C. Ebel, secretary of the N. A. G. who spoke on the private gardener's supply of coal and is getting the sup- port of W. F. Gude through President Totty: also Thomas Glen, Harry Jones and George Strange. Our gifted member, John D. Wilson, gave se\ - eral selections on the violin and Mr. Russell entertained with a song. At the close Wm. J. Seeley auctioned off a number of the exhibits, the pro- ceeds to go to the smoke fund fov enllsted members, and the very creii- itable sum^of $143.50 was realized for this worthy cause. The judge.-; at October 19. 1918 HORTICULTURE the show were Messrs. .lamison. Xewbrand, Russell and Mackintosh, all of Tarrytown. Previous to the meeting they were entertained at the famous Lawrence Inn at a supper which it would lie liard to lieat. P. W. Poiip, president of the society, presided, while the exhibition was under the capable managemont of .lames Stuart, secretary. CHICAGO FLORISTS' CLUB. The meeting was devoted to the cause of the Fourth Liberty Loan and with such good results that $52,000 was pledged Oct. 10. It is a matter of pride and satisfaction to the flor- ists to be able to say that their quota of $300,000 was fully pledged when the time allotted to the drive was only half over. At the writing. Oct. 15. the sum totals $315,000 and chairman Lautenschlager expects that at the finish Chicago florists will have $50,000 excess with which to help put Chicago "over the top."' PHILADELPHIA. Howard M. Earl, late manager for W. Atlee Burpee & Co., has associated himself with F. W. Bolgiano & Co., of Washington, D. C, and will take up his new duties at the capital in the near future. Anthony Waterer is an advocate of shorter hours f»r the seed houses of Philadelphia. He says the Boston and New York houses have showed us it can be done. He thinks that except in the rush seasons in spring and fall that business could be managed on a basis of nine to five and twelve on Saturday. NEW YORK A meeting of the creditors of Wm. Elliott & Sons will be held at No. 97 Water St., (Room 203), New York City, on Tuesday, the 22nd inst. at 3 o'clock p. m. At that time the committee which has been supervising the liqui- dation of the business will make a re- port. CINCINNATI. R. Witterstaetter. who has been confined to his home by illness, is now convalescing. O. H. Hoffmeister has been incapac- itated for the past several weeks owing to severe injuries to his right forearm. BOSTON. The Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston conceited its proposed free exhibition of vegetables and fruits that was to be held in Horticultural Hall. Oct. 15 and 16. LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS CHICAGO. There are many cases of influenza among the florists and their families. Mrs. Otto F. Larson, 1G04 W. ti3rd street, who has been seriously ill. is reported as slightly improving. Harry Manheim of Hoerber Bros, has the sympathy of the trade in the loss of his lirother Alfred on Oct. 13th. The American Bulb Co. now has re- ceived in good condition all of their Dutch bulbs and expect the French bulbs in any day. Something new in the interest of forestry was started this week, when five trees were planted in mem- ory of soldiers who had gone to the service. The Chicago Flower Growers' Asso- ciation has received a large consign- ment of cosmos from Missouri. The flowers are none the worse for their shipment and make as fine a showing in their \ray as do the splendid Mrs. Russell and Milady roses seen on the adjoining counters. Phil Schupp has reason to congratu- late himself on getting chrysanthe- mums in early this year as the market has been shy so far. He is cutting Smith's Advance. Oct. Frost, Golden Glow. Queen, Kalb and others, and the first pompons were cut this week. Roses may be seen also at Budlong's that range all the way from the popu- lar baby roses to the stately Mrs. Rus- sell, and some of these same baby roses are now selling as high as $6.00 per 100. Another realistic war window is now seen at Geo. Wienhoeber's. It is a life like reproduction of the fa- miliar Fourth Liberty Loan poster. •Come On! " The fighting Frenchman with blood stained garments just in the act of springing forward over the dead body of a comrade is faithfully reproduced in figures which show the horrors of war in their faces. A Ger- man helmet and gun add to the realis- tic appearance of the trampled bat- tlefield. The work is so ably exe- cuted that it fills one with horror even while it attracts. Chicago had the highest death rate in its history last week. Strange to say there were fewer requests to "omit flowers please" than usual. Perhaps the difficulty of securing them added to their attractiveness The prairies that two weeks ago were beautiful with wild asters are now quite bare, having lieen stripped to increase the meager supply of flowers as compared to the need for sn many funerals. The oldest men in the trade cannot recall a situa- tion that equals it; no one hesitates to use "weeds" if they can be had. WASHINGTON, D. C. Zack Carrick, who has been a mem- ber of the sales force at the George C. Shaffer store, has accepted employ- ment at the Louise Flower Shop. Frederick W. Meyer, formerly man- ager of the floral department of the F. H. Kramer store on F street, and at one time member of the firm of Leapley & Meyer, is now with George C. Shaffer. The influenza has hit some of the florists and members of their families and included in the list is John Shar- per, grower, who is located at Oxon Hill, Md., who is just now able to be up and about, and Mrs. George Dalg- leish, wife of George Dalgleish of the George C. Shaffer store force, who is in the George Washington LTniversity Hospital sufllering from the malady. Some of Washington's stores are working twenty hours a day as a re- sult of the toll of up to seventy deaths a day from the after effects of Spanish influenza. During several days last week Gude Bros. Company, was forced to refuse orders for funeral designs after a given hour each day. Other flrms were similarly hit. "In the twenty years I have been in busi- ness I have never seen conditions as they are now,"' said George C. Shaffer, "and I will be glad to see the end of the rush." There is no limit to prices — the big question is whether the flow- ers are obtainable and then if they can be made up into designs. The last is another trying problem to the retail- ers. At several of the stores men were compelled to stop working because of being played out by the continual rush. "We cannot get men to deliver the stuff fast enough," said another florist. "We have orders for delivery in all sorts of out of the way places around town and in nearby places like Alex- andria, Cherrydale, Bluemont, etc., and the people want automobile or wagon deliveries. We cannot keep up with the procession at that rate and have to refuse all long distance trans- portation unless the customer is will- ing to have the orders go via parcel post." 402 HORTICULTURE October 19, 1918 Cambridgre New York WORLD'S OLDEST and LARGEST Manufacturers of ALL STYLES and SIZES of FLOWER POTS A. H. HEWS & CO., INC. Cambridge, Maaa. PUBLICATION RECEIVED Tlie Greenhouse Beautiful by Philip .1. Foley of the Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co., of Chicago is a handsome book of thirty-two pages and cover contain- ing many illustrations, some of them in color of various greenhouses con- structed by the company and also the standard s]iecifications for their green- houses. PATENTS GRANTED. 1,278,399. Propelling attachment for .garden implements or the like. Grover Cleveland Tucker, Tuscaloosa. Ala. 1,278,573. Seed-planter. Alfred B. Bennett & Festus N. Stokes, Stokes- vill, Ga. 1,278.680. Weel cutter. Katie Klaffert, El Paso, Texas. 1,276,900. Planter. William V. Gist, Sparta, Tenn. 1,277,542. Plow. William Wallace Cameron, La Crosse, Wis. 1,277,998. Weeding Device. Theo- dore Niemoth, Egtherville, Iowa. Horticultural Books For Sale by HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. Cbrysanthemnm ManaaL Elmer D Smith fO.BO The Chrysanthemam. Herrlnff- ton ,»0 Commercial Carnation Cnltnre. Dick LM Commercial Bese Cnltnre. Holmes LM Violet C° (.00 Bailey's Oycloiiedla of Hortlenl- tnre, 8 rolnmea CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY Advertisements in this Department, Ten Cents a Line, Net BUL.BS C. KEUR & SONS, HILLEGOM, Holland. Bulbs of all descriptioDB. Write for prices. NEW YORK BRANCH, 8-10 Bridge St. CARNATION STAPLES Split carnations quickly, easily and cheaply mended. Pillsbury's Carnation Staple. 1000 for 35c.; 3000 for $1.00 post- paid. I. L. PILLSBURY. Galesburg, 111. — f ■ DAHLIAS Peony Dahlia Mrs. Frederick Grinnell. $10.00 per clumps. Cash with order. JOHN P. ROONEY, New Bedford, 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. Orders booked at any time for Fall or Spring delivery. Wholesale and Retail. Send for Catalog. NORTHBORO DAHLIA & GLADIOLUS GARDENS, J. L. Moore, Prop., Northboro. Mass. DAISIES Daisies : Bellis Monstrosa, Pink or White, also Longfellow and Snowball. Fine strong plants, $3.00 per 1000; $8.25 per 3000. Cash. BRILL CELERY GAR- DENS, Kalamazoo, Mich. ERICAS Young stock for growing on. Strong, healthy plants out of 2Vi-in. pels. Biggest percentage will set buds and bloom for September and October delivery. Fall varieties: Per 100 Gracilis Autumnalls $12.00 Ovata 12.00 Xraas varieties: Fragrans Melanthera 15.00 Regermlnans 15.00 President Carnot 20.00 President Felix Faure 20.00 King Edward 20.00 Easter varieties : Cupresslna 20.00 Persoluta Rosea 15.00 Persoluta Alba 15.00 Translueence 25.00 Packing charges, 50 cts. for each $10 value. Terms: Cash with order, please. ANTON SCHDLTHEIS 316 19th Street College Point, N. Y. GLASS Greenhouse glass, lowest prices. JOHN- STON GLASS CO., Hartford City, Ind. HARDY PERENNIALS STRONG TWO-YEAR-OLD FIELD GROWN PLANTS. Aquilegias, AchlUeaa, Alyssum, Anthemls, Arabis, Astilbes, Baptisla, Boltonias, Be- tunicas, Centaurea Macrocephala, Chrysan- themum Shasta Daisy, Coreopsis, Delphi- nium Chinensis, Dianthus Barbatus and I'rumarius, Funklas Med. Variegata, Hibis- cus Moscheutos, and Milltaris, Iris Ger- uianioa Iris Orientalls, Iris Siberica, Lavan- dula, Liiiuni Perenne, Lychnis Chalceodon- ica, I'eiitstemons, Rudbeckias, Purpurea, etc. Sedums, etc. $5.50 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. Cash. Send for complete list. PALI- SADES NURSERIES, INC., Sparkill, N. Y. HEMEROCALLIS Strong Divisions, Plava, Kawanso fl. pl., Orangeman. Thunbergii, Florbam, Apricot, etc., $4.00 per lOO. $35.00 per 1000. Cash. PALISADES NURSERIES, INC., Sparkill, N. Y. ORCHIDS HASSALL & CO., Orchid Growers and Raisers, Southgate, London, England. Catt- leyas and Laelio-Cattleyas our specialty. One trial order solicited. PANSY PLANTS PANSY PLANTS, strong and stocky, superb strain, $3.00 per 1000; $8.25 per 3000. cash. Prompt shipment. These plants and strain will please you. BRILL CELERY GARDENS, Kalamazoo, Mich. PEONIES Peonies. The world's greatest collection, 1200 sorts. Send for list. C. BETSCHER, Canal Dover, O. PRIMULAS Primula Obconica: Five different colors, good strong plants, out of 3-lnch pots, at $10.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000. Cash with order. J. H. FIESSER, Hamilton Ave., North Bergen, N. J. SPHAGNUM MOSS Live Sphagnum moss, orchid peat and orchid baskets always on hand. LAOER & HUBRELL, Summit, N. J. SWEET PEAS Just Arrived, crop 1918 winter flowering SWEET PEAS, New Zealand grown, the large flowering waved or Spencer type. We have been very fortunate to secure the en- tire crop of one of the best growers in New Zealand. New Zealand grown seed has al- ways produced the earliest and best blooms, and seed started in August will produce flowers from Thanksgiving until March; requiring a low temperature, these make an ideal crop for the Florist this year. Scar- let, always a good seller. Finest Mixture, all the best colors. Pink and White. Blanche Ferry type. Yarrawa (true), bright rose pink with light wings. Write for further particulars. JULIUS ROEHRS CO., Rutherford, N. J. VINES Flowering and Foliage Vines, choice collection. Large Specimen, Pot and Tub grown for Immediate effect; also Climbing Roses. J. H. TROY, Mount Hlssarlik Nur- sery, New Rochelle, N. Y. WIRE WORK WILLIAM E. HEILSCHER'S WIRE WORKS, 264 Randolph St., Detroit, Mich. HELP WANTED WANTED : Man to drive delivery car and assist in Florist store. Nice permanent position for the right man. F. E. PALMER, INC., 220 Washington St., Brookline, Mass. WANTKl* — Man for greenhouse work. Wages .$60.00 per month with room and board. Address "M.," care HORTICUL- TURE. WANTED : Man to take charge of my Greenhouses of about 85.000 square feet of glass where general stock is grown for my store. Man must be of unquestionable character and able to produce good quality stock, handle men to advantage and get results. I have a good steady position lor the right man. Write me in detail in the first letter, giviog references from last or present place of employment and wages exj)ected with house. Communications will be confidential. Do not answer unless you have above qualifications and mean busi- ness. MARK AITKEN, 372 Main Street, Springfield, Mass. WANTED NIGHT FIREMAN Must be steady and sober. Wages, $27.30 per week (7 days). Greenhouses at Wakefield, Mass. Apply to N. F. McCarthy & co. 112 Arch St., BOSTON From 11 A. M. to 1 P. M., or Telephone Main 5973. October 19, 1918 HOHTIOULTURE 403 ^^okM lECTfCri Save yonr plants and trees. Just the tbing for greenhouse and outdoor use. Destroys Mealy Bug, Brown and White Scale, Thrips. Red Spider, Black and Green Fly, Mites, Ants, etc.. without Injury to plants and without odor. Used according to direction, our stand- ard 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 Pets. Excellent as a wash for dogs and other animals. Relieves mange. Dilute with water 30 to 50 parts. %• Pint, 30c.; Pint, 60o. ; Quart, 90c.- Vi Gallon, S1.60; Gallon, $2.50; 5 Gal- lon Can, $10.90; 10 Gallon Can. $20.00. Oirections on paekaee* LEMON OIL COMPANY l*H. S. 421 W. Leiintton St. liltlain, HI The Recognized Standard Insecticide. A spray remedy for green, black, white fly, thrips and soft scale. Quart, $1.00; Gallon, $2.50. FUNCINE For mildew, rust and other blights affect- ing flowers, fruits and vegetaljles. Quart, $1.00; Gallon, $2.50. VERMINE For eel worms, angle worms and other worms working In the soil. Quart, $1.00; Gallon, $3.00 SOLD BT DEAI'EBS. Aphine Manufacturing Co. MADISON. N. J. Difficult and rejected cases spe- cially solicited. No misleading in- ducements made to secure business. Over 30 years' active practice. Ex- perienced personal, conscientious service. Write for terms. Address SIGBERS & SItiaERS PATaNT LAWYERS Box 9, National Union Building Washington, D. C. NIKOTEEN For Spraying APHIS PUNK For Fumigating Ajk Yonr Dealer tot It. NICOTISE MFG. Cft ST. LOUIS When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE Gold Never Loses Its Value— USE ^ 43- H»ii jou wj trouble Willi tlie MARCH WIKD coming tliroagh crack or crevice in tlie Greeniouse V J Old English SEMI-LIQUID Glazing Puny j and CLASTIC will stop the trouble. Put up In 16 pound cans ; 50 and 80 pound buckets. Hammond's Greenhouse White^ i^ar and /oois on either wood or iron Greenhouses. In 5, 10, 15, 20. 25 or 30 Gi VHAMMONDS PAINT AND SLUG SHOT WORKS, A SUPERB PAINT, with 34 years' record to back it up. for 7t'far and 14 stays where >ou put if. fl Beacon, N, Y, :.j CONCENTRATED PULVERIIED MANURE Palvertxed or Bliredded Cattle Manure Polveiixed Sheep Manure The Florists* standard of uniform hi^ quality for over ten years. Specify : WIZARD BRAND in yonr Supply ^nise order, or write us direct lor pnces and freight rates. THE PULVERIZED MANURE CO. M OnlMi Stock Tard. Ohlow* Uttle Ads. That Bring Big Returns Ijittle Ads. in our Classified Buyers' Direc- tory bring big returns to both advertiser Anything wanted by florists, gardeners, park and cemetery superintendents, etc., can be sold through this medium. Don't fall to read over these Ads. in each issue dnd you may And one or more that will prove profitable to you. The Florists Hall Assoelatlon rate of .in- surance from Not. 1st, 1916 to Not. Ist. 1917 will be twenty cents per hundred square feet of single thick glass and eight cents per hundred square feet of double thick glass. For particulars, address. JOHN O. ESLEB, See., Saddle RWer, N. J. ForGreeirtiNise Glazing USE IT NOW F. 0. PIERCE CO. 12 W. MOUWAY KEW TDRK Mastica is elastic and tenacious, admits of expansion and contraction. Putty becomes hard and brittle. Broken glass more easily removed without breaking of other glass as occurs with hard putty. Lasts longer than putty. Easy to apply. VEGETABLE FORCING By Prof. R. L. Watts Which has Just come from the press. This book WEB produced In response to numberless inquiries for a practical up- to-date volume on the forcing of vege- tables. In our judgment It is the most complete, final and authoratative work on forcing ever Issued. The author of this Intensely practical book has had a large experience In growing crops under glass. He gives clearly and concisely, complete Instructions covering Greenhouse Con- struction, Soil, Preparation, Insects. Diseases, Marketing, Cropping System, and the growing of all of the most im- portant Vegetable Forcing Crops. The book will be found equally valuable to amateurs and experienced gardeners. Price Net »3.00. For Sale by HOBTICULTDRE PUBLISHING CO. Boston. Mass. )reer'8 Peerless^ Glazing Points For Greenlioiises Drive easr and trae, beczose both beveta are on the same lide. Can't twist and break tbe glass io diiviaz. Galvan- ized and will not rust. No rights ot left! The Peerieis Glazlne Point li patented. No others like it. Order from your deale^ ot direct from us. 1000.75c. postpaid, Samples free. HElfBT A. DREEB. 714 CbeitDUt Street^ 0 PhlUdalphU. HORTICOLTURE October 19, 191S CAN SHIP ANY SIZE AT ONCE Telephone or Telegraph Order at Our Expense KROESCHELL BROS. CO., 466 W. Eiie Street. CHICAGO, ILL. KING CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, North Tonawanda, N. Y. GREENHOUSES We Claim Maximum Strength and Minimum Shadow. Investigate BOSTON OFTICE: 11» State Street. NEW YORK OFFICE: 1«6 Broadway. SCBANXON, PA., 307 IrvinE Avenne. FOB GREENHOUSES 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. Johnson, Stewart and Varick Ave*., Brooklyn, N. T. DREER'S riORIST SPEOULTIES N«w Braad N«w Strl. 'MVBRTOR" HOSE Furnished in lengths up to 500 ft. without seam or joint. Tti H6SE (ir tki FLIRIST Kinch, per ft., 19 c. Rtclofsooft. " l8)4c. a Reels, 1000 ft." 18 c. M-iDch, " 16 c. Reels, 5C» ft., "• isHc- Couplings furnished with- out charge HENRT A. DREER 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Plant Propagation, Greenhouse and Nursery Practice By M. G. KAINS We have had many inquiries from time to time for a reliable and up-to-date book on plant propa- gation, but were always at a loss to find any pub- lication that we could recommend. The subject has been dealt with in fragmentary manner only in books that have come to our notice. So it is well that this new work has been issued, espec- ially as it is both comprehensive and practical, and it should meet with a ready sale among plantsmen, nurserymen and gardeners. There are nineteen chapters covering in detail topics of ger- mination and longevity of seeds, propagating by buds, layering, cuttings, grafting, etc., fruit tree stocks, scions, etc., and there are eight pages of condensed cultural Instructions in tabulated form, covering annuals and perennials from seed, woody plants, evergreens, vines, bulbs and tubers, greenhouse and house plants, ferns, palms, water plants, orchids and cacti. The Illustrations are numerous, comprising 213 figures and halftone plates. There are 322 pages well bound and on heavy paper, teeming with helpful information. It is a book which no cultivator can afford to do without. It Is worth many times its price. Copies can be supplied from the office of HORTICTJLr TURE at publisher's price, $1.60. . HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 147 Smmner St., Betton, Man. GREENHOUSES-ALL KINDS Put your GrAeabouse Prebleois up to us HIO-T OEC3 ISilkSIH MefropDlifanMaCeriaia 1297-1325 Flushing At*., Brooklyn,' N. Y. Principles and Practice of Pruning By H. O. KAINfl Lecturer on Horticulture, Columbia University Few practice! in the handling of plants, especially fruit bearing plants, attract so much interest as do those of pruning. The methods are so varied, the results so diverse, and tbe opinions of growers so apparently con- tradictory that this subject Is always one of the most interesting, and the surest to hold attention and arouse discussion. Particularly during the last ten or fifteen years when the principles of plant physiology have been more and more satisfactorily applied to plant production and man- agement has Interest settled In pruning. During the latter half of this time also more and more Investi- gations and tests have been conducted by experiment stations and other workers to test out methods and principles in the interest of science and for tbe benefit of growers. The accumulation of such new knowledge has become very considerable especially in the last de- cade, but it is necessarily so scattered that very few growers have access to It, bence the demand for a book, which shall present tbe really important features of these Investigations as well as set forth the fundamental principles based upon tbe laws of plant growth. This volume is lavishly Illustrated mainly by actual photographs of specimens which show good and bad practices. The author hai spared neither time nor ex- pense in gathering his photographs, each one of which tells its story. After a few pages of introduction the author discusses Plant Physiology as related to pruning. A chapter takes up the Philosophy of Pruning, Itself a very in- teresting subject. Then follows a classification and clear discussion of Buds, very fully illustrated from life. How Wounds Heal Is an exceedingly Intereetlng chapter, as are also those on Prevention and Repair of Mechanical In- jnrlei. Pruning Nursery Stock, Young Trees, Mature Trees and Odd Methods of Pruning and Training, Re- juvenating Neglected Trees and Practical Tree Surgery. Profiuely Illustrated. 400 pages. B% i 8 Inches. Cloth. Net, 12.00. HOBTIOCLTITBJC PUBUBHINO CO. 147 BamK«r St., Bostmi, Mass. HORTICUTURE Vol. XXVIII OCTOBER 26, 1 9 18 No. 17 Acanthopanax Ricinaefolium Published Every Saturday at 147 Summer Street, Boston, Mass. Subscription $1.00 40G HOKTICULTURE October 26, 1918 FLOWER SEED CYCLAMEN SEED DistinctiTC Giant Strain 100 1000 Duke of Connausht. Crimson. $1.25 $10.00 Excelsior. White with Red base 1-25 10.00 Grandifl'ora Alba, White 1.25 10.00 Princess of Wales. Pink 1.25 10.00 Salmon Queen. Salmon Pinls. 1.50 12.00 St. George. Delicate Salmon, foliage marbled 1.50 12.00 Mixed Colors l-OO 9.00 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS Greenhouse Grown Seed 1,000 Seeds. . . $3.00 10,000 Seeds. .$25.00 5,000 Seeds... 13.75 25,000 Seeds. . 56.25 Also all other seasonable Seeds, Bulbs, Plants and Supplies. Send for our Wholesale Price List. if you haven't a copy. HENRY F. MICHELL GO. 518 Market .St. PHILADELPHIA. PA. Lilium Candidum Amaryllis, Callas Cold Storage Lilies Write u* for price AMERICAN BULB CO. 11* W. WkhMk At*. OHIOAOO, HX. ROMAN J. IRWIN 108 Well 28th Street - - NEW YORK " Grow PelargoDinms For Easter " Pelargoniums — Easter Greeting, Lucy Becker, Wurtembergia. Fine 2-inch pots, $1.00 Doz. $8.00 per C. ••OTHKK PLANTS ON APPLICATION" Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA BLUE LIST OF WHOLESALE PRICES MAILED ONLY TO THOSE WHO PLANT FOB PROFIT Cyclamen Seed- Giant Strain Salmon King, White, Bright Pink, Bright Red, Delicate Pink, J9.00 per 1000. Supberb Red and Delicate Salmon (Prize Medal Winners), $17.50 per 1000. S. S. SKIDELSKY & CO. 1004 Lincoln BIdg.. PHILADELPHIA, PA. BURNETT BROTHERS Xmportera and Growers of SEEDS, BULBS, PLANTS, &c. 98 CbMibers Street. New Yirk Let' Us^ Quote You on CALLA ELLIOTTIANA IRIS, LILIUMS, PAEONIES, ETC. For Fall Delivery JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, Inc. Flowerfield, L. I., N.Y. =^^^ "W . 2J in $12.00 per 100 3 in 18.00 per 100 ^ PANDANUS .-lA \ X^ VEITCHII 5 in $ 9.00 per doz. 6 in 15.00 per doz. 8 in 30.00 per doz. R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO. 6 South Markei Street, BOSTON, MASS. DUTCH BULBS Are Due Here About the 22nd Oct. Send us your orders. Same will have prompt attentioD. ST. LOUIS SEED CO., 'V.fA'Z'^' UEOIMAFRD'S SE:E and SEED SERVICE FOR SALE BY LEONARD SEED COMPANY, Chicago, III. FREESIA PURITY New Crop Now on Hand. NEW CROP PERENNIAL FLOWER SEEDS JOSEPH BRECK & SONS' CORP. 47-54 North Market St.. Boston. Mass. 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 Der St.. NEW YORK and ORANGE, CONN. J. BOLGIANO & SOT Careful Seed Grower* and Seed Distribu- tor* for One Hundred Year* WRITE FOR OUR 1918 SPECIAL CATALOGUE To Market Gardener* and Florist* Pratt and Light Si*., BALTIMORE. MD. KELWAY 8 SON SPECLMJZE IN SEEDS (personally selected strains) WHOLESALE ONLY Write for Special Prices, Spot or Forward Only Address, LANGPORT, Eng. W. E. MARSHALL & CO. SEEDS, PLANTS AND BULBS Horticuifural Sundries 166 W. 23rd St.. NEW YORK October 26. 1918 H 0 R T I Cj: L T.U E E •lo: BUY LIBERTY BONDS SECURE YOUR COAL GET YOUR FERNS AND PALMS THREE THINGS TO BE DONE AT ONCE We are not personally prepared to furnish you Liberty Hiincis or coal, but we would like to supply you before cold weatber sets in with Boston and Scottii Ferns: 5-in.. 25 cts. ; 4-in.. 15 cts. each. Specimen Plants in 10 and 12 in. pots from S.'i.OO to ?1().00. Norwood Ferns. 5-in., 50 cts., and U-in.. 75 cts. Kentia Belnioriana. O-in.. $1.00; 5-in., 75 cts. This price is only good for inunedinte shipment. All good value for the money. Shipped without pots to save ex- pressage. Geraniums in a good assortment including Ivy leaved and scented. 2-in., S2..''iO per 100, ?22.50 per 1000; Sin., $3.50 per 100. $30.00 per 1000. Salvia Splendens, Heliotrope. Coleus, Begonias Vernon, Hardy English Iv.v, Swainsona, 3-in., $.3.00 per 100; 2-in., $2.00 per 100. Brilliancy Coleus, sometimes called Christmas Gem, 2-in., $3.00 per 100; 3-in., $-l.W per 100. Send for Catalogue. Cash with Orders. R. VINCENT, JR., & SONS CO., WHITE MIRSH, MARVLAKO What Is That Plant? A difficult question to an.wer u.uilly unle.B flowers are present, because the ordinary Manuals make use of flower and fruit characters. It may be answered easily for over 1000 trees and shrub.. Including those most commonly planted In the eastern States and In northern Europe, from foliage only, by aid of the 200-page book, "Plant Ma- terials of Decorative Gardening," by William Trelease, convenient for hand- ling and of a size to fit the pocket, which may be had of the HORTICUL- TURE PUBLISHING CO., for »1.0»— postpaid. ORCHIDS AVe grow and sell nothing bat ORCHIDS. If you are in the market for this class of plants we respectfully solicit your inquiries and orders. Special lists on application. LAGER & HURRELL, Summit, N.J. M^rs^sH^^ Breind Oamb^^ Cartas For •taklns lilies *nd other flowers. Beady (or Immediate shipment from onr wairebonse. Bound Brook, N. J. 5/« fe«t, NatnrmI M.OO per b»l* 1000 S/e " " 1S.00 " *000 • " " it.e* " 1000 B " Grean 10.00 " 1000 « " " M.OO " WOO RALPH M. WARD & CO., The Lily House, 25 Murray St., New York, N. Y. FK-"-^^ FROM COLD STORAGE |*C§Cci| LIL. GIGANTEUM, 7-9. LILY OF THE VALLEY BestOuaUty ' ^ ^ CHAS. SCHWAXE A'cSrSollZ W.^BToadway, New York ■-^^ — D V rac'f .\ 1 b u u v C u t Flower Ex 421' .Vllen. .1. K 4-_>:'. American H u I li Co 400 .Vnderson, S. A..41'.l .\phine -Mfj;. Co..42(; Barrows. H. 1I..41.T Kaversdorfer, H. Co 422 Bay State Nur- series 40.S I'.obbink 4: At- kins 41.") I'.oddin^'tnn. Co.. Ini-., A. T 417 l!(di_'iano .V: Son. 400 B o s t o n Floral Supplv I'o 420 Breck. .T. \- Sons. 400 Breitnievers, J. Sons 41.'; I'udlong. .1. A... 420 Burnett Bros 400 P.urpee, W. A. & Co 400 C:irter"s Tested Seeds. Inc 417 Champion & Co.. .T. X 41.'< C h i 1 il s. .T o h n Lewis 400 PacTi' Clarke. D. Sons. .41s Cooke. Geo. H...41S Conaril & .Tones Co 41.-. Cowee. W. J . . . .422 Cottage Gardens Nurseries 40.S <'rMi« Co.. l{ohi..40,s Dards 41,'i Dreer. II. A. .420-427 Dunlop. .T"lin 11.410 Dysart. 1! 420 Edwards Folding Bo.x Co 420 Esler. .T. G 420 E.vres 410 Farquhar. K. & .T. Co 400 Ford. >I. C 422 Ford. W. V 422 Fnttler. Fiske, Uawson Co. . . .417 Fronient. II. E...422 (Jalvin. Thos. F..41'.l Gasser Co.. .1. M.410 Grali.'iiu A: Son. A 41'i Gude Bros. Co. ..4is Hail .\ssociation.420 Page ITnmmond's I'aint & Slug Shot Works 420 Hart, Geo. U 420 Hess & Swoboda.419 Hews & Co.. A. H 425 Hill Co., E. G... 420-42S Hill. D. Nursery Co 40,S Hill Co.. Jos. H.428 H (I 1 1 a n (1 Nur- series 41.5 Holm & Olson... 419 Irwin. U. .1 400 F. .Tolinst.in 111 Kastint', W Co Keller Sons. J.H. Keiway ^Sc Ron... Kervali Co Kinjr Construc- tion (_'o Knt Meyer..422 Stunipp & Walter Uei.l. Edw 420 C. 417 Itnbinson. Henry Thorburn, .T. M. M. Co 422 A: Co 417 Uoliinsun. H. M. Tottv. Chas. H.. A: Co 420 415-42.'* Roehrs. .7. Co.40S-41.5 I'niteil Cut Flow- Roland. Thrimas,41'.i er Co 422 Rosery. The 41.S • Vincent. R.. .Jr.. Schling. Max n>< \- Sons Co 40i Schmidt. Heury..41l'i Wants. For Sale. Schwakc. Chas. etc 12.1 Co 407 Warburton 410 Sekenger. Adam. 41,^ Ward, R. -M. A: Sheridan. \V. F. .422 C 407 Siebrechr. Geo. C.422 Weber. F. C 410 Siggers & Sig- Weiss. Herman. .-i2.. gers 420 Woodruff. S. I). Skidelsky. S. S. \. Sons 40i: & Co 400 Smith. Elmer D. Yunng. A. 1 422 \ Co 415 Young. .Tohn 12J Sinitli. P. .1 422 Y'oung & Nogenl.ll'' Smith. \V. & T. .Ntll'Sery Co. . . .415 Zecli & Mann.... 120 BOOM YOUR BUSINESS by adoertiaing your goods In Ihe Hoirticiuilitiuire PuUicity among the kind of readers reached by this paper is THE SORT OF PUBLI- CITY THAT PAYS. 108 HORTICULTURE October 26, 1918 Julici) IVII >mpany RoeKiri F>l-AIM' Orchids, Conservatory Plants, Novelties, Begonias, Garden Perennials Finest Stock in America for Trade or Private Requirements RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY NEW CROP PALM SEEDS just AIWIVSD Kentia Belmoreana and Areca Lutescens WRITE FOR PRICES, STATING QUANTITY REQUIRED McHUTGHISON & CO., 95 Chambers St., New York IF in need of RELIABLE NURSERY STOCK that ia well grown, well dug aind well packed Send to the BAY STATE NURSERIES VM^kMfo and RetaU NORTH ABBSGTOM, MAfifi. A.N. Pierson, he. CROMWELL, CONN. Beddbig Plants and Ri^es Nephrolepis Norwood Best Crested Fern 4 Inch pots, extra heavy, $35.00 per hun- dred; 6 inch, $75.00 per hundred. ROBERT CRAIG COMPANY, ^«'^Pf«'*' F-ERIMS Extra Strong, Heavy Plants, Well Fin- ished, for Immediate Delivery Nephrolepis elegantissima, elegantissima Compacta and Smitliii, 2y4-lnch pots, $8.00 per 100. Neplirolepis elepantissima Compacta. Mas- cosa and Siiiithii, 3V2-inch pots, 35c. each. Nephrolepis elef^antissima and elegantiseima Compacta, 6 inch, 75c. each; 8-lncb, .$1.50 each; 10-inch, $3.00 each; 12-lDCh, $5.00 eiich. Nephrolepis Harrisii, 8-lnch. $1.50 each. Nephrolepis Muscosa and Smithii, 5-iDCh, 75c. each. Nephrolepis Muscosa and Smithii, 6-inch, .fl.dO each. Nephrolepis Dwarf Boston, S^^-inch, 25c. each. Nephrolepis Dwarf Boston, 6-inch, 50c. each. Nephrolepis Dwarf Boston, 8-inch, $1.00 each. Tasrryt^^*^ RSO IM i-i, IM. -v. Spedi£sts in Specimen Stock for Landscape Work Hardy Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Boxwoods, HoUlea and a Complete Line of Conlferons Evergreens. WRITE FOR PRICES Gottace Gardens Nortcriet, Inc. EUREKA OAIXFOBNIA HIU'S EVERGREENS BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY Small, medium and large sizes supplied Price list now ready THE D. HILL KURSERY COs ETeri:re«n Specialists. Largrest Growers In America BOX 416, DUNDEE, H^L. Every Reader of '* Horticulture'' Needs DR. L. H. BAILEY'S BRAND NEW Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture Six large qnarto Tolomes. More than S,Mt pacM. S4 fall pace exquisite color plates. 96 beantlfnl full page halftanes. Hore than 4,000 text engraTlngs. 600 Oallaberatars. Approximately 4,000 genera, 20,000 species and 40,000 plant names THE New Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture has been freshly written in the light of the most recent research and experience. It is the fullest, the newest, the most authoritative of all worlds of Its kind and constitutes the most conscientious attempt that has ever been made to compress the whole story of our horticultural thought, learning and achievement Into one set of books. It is both an Encyclopedia and a Manual. A Few of the Many Important New Features device to enable Key to Identification of PlanU ^V'^'^, ,,« cam. of . plant. The name thus found la quickly referred to under Its alphabetical location, where full Ictormation will be found In regard to it. Synopsu of Plant Kuuraom ThU is one of the moat Im- k^juui»u ui • loui. uuiKuviu por(ant features of the new edition. It constitutes a general running account of the classes, orders, and groups of plants, with a brief sketch or character- ization of 216 of the leading families comprising those that yield practically all the cultivated plants. These family de- scriptions give the botanical characters; the number of genera and species and thi> ranges; a list of the Important genera; brief statements In regard to the useful plants; and dlacram- matlc Illustrations. Illustrations I'l^^re are 24 colored plates; 96 full pace half- tones; and more than 4,000 engravlnc* which serve as guides In the text. The Glossary "^^^^ '" "^ analysis of all technical terms that ' are used In the work and In similar works. It comprises botanical and horticultural terms with brief defi- nitions. Further Particulars Sent On Request Translation and Pronnnciation of Latin Names '" ^°': nme I Is Inserted a list of between 2,000 and 3,000 Latin words used as species — names of plants, giving the Bngllsb equivalent or translation and the pronunciation. Class Articles special effort has been made to secure the best cultural advices for the plants requiring peculiar or particular handling. Here are some of the titles of these articles: Ants; Autumn Gardening; Bedding; Dis- eases; Drainage; Floral Designs; Formal Gardening; Hotbeds and Coldframes; Insects; Landscape Gardening; Lawn Plant- ing ; Orchards ; Rock Gardening ; Subtropical Gardening ; Tools and Implements; Village Improvements; Window Boxes, etc. Qeneral Index "^^^ ^°'' volume contains a complete .A*^ Index to the entire work, enabling -^ the reader to locate volume and page of any sub Ject he has In mind. ^ ■«%'*' 'v^ The complete set of six volumes, boand In decorated buckram, will be delivered to you for only $3 down and $3 a month for 11 months, until the full amount %" V^' .< \ of SSa has been paid. Cash priee SSS. .0 ^\"JJ.-»X ^©to^ >^c5vS-»<>f V<*>' HORTICULTURE, 147 Summer St., ,5asI BOSTON, >V' ^•^t^^'t ol#- ^^«' ^'^ *** October 2«, 1918 HORTICULTURE 409 THE PLANT QUARANTINE A representative delegation of florists and plantsmen, representing the S. A. F. and O. H., the National Association of Gardeners, and the American Associa- tion of Nurserymen, appeared before the Federal Horticultural Board at Washington, Oct. 18. to urge the post- ponement of the effective date of the proposed new import restrictions. The delegation was headed by William F. Gude, national representative, and Charles H. Totty, president of the S. A. F. and O. H., and Orlando Harrison, of Berlin. Md.. representing the nur- serymen. The meeting was presided over by C. L. ilarlatt, chairman of the Board, who stated that at the meeting of May 28, the whole problem of plant and tree importation had l>een gone into in detail and that there was really little or nothing to be said at this time. He also stated that the May meeting was held in compliance with the law and that, therefore, nothing more was necessary and the Board could have gone ahead with the enforcement of the regulations, but the Board wanted to give those interested in importing these things another opportunity to offer constructive suggestions. President Totty was the first speak- er in opposition. He urged the post- ponement of the operative date until some time after the conclusion of the war v,'hen conditions will have righted themselves and the American dealers placed in a position where they could handle the domestic business without having to rely on the foreign produc- tion. He presented a letter from the National Association of Gardeners op- posing the regulations and pointing out the hardship placed upon the big estates who have sacrificed their col- lections of palms, exotics, etc., in their desire to conserve fuel. It was pointed out that it will be difficult at best to replace these valuable collections, but the Federal Board could assist in the work of again starting the collections by withholding these proposed new drastic rules. The florists and gardeners have had to accept large sacrifices in the cur- tailment of coal, the loss of labor, the difficulties of transportation, etc., and 1 it is felt that nothing more should be _j added to their burdens than is abso- r lutely necessary. Mr. Marlatt pointed _ out that this would be a good time to _D put the regulations into effect as they 3 would not be noticed— the Shipping Roard and the War Trade Board have so cut off importations that there is practically nothing in the plant line coming in and this condition would merely be carried on indefinitely with- out regard to the conclusion of the war. Mr. Harrison, of the Nurserymen's organization, spoke very briefly, mere- ly stating that inasmuch as the matter had been gone over so thoroughly be- fore his fellow-members he would merely urge the postponement of the effective date of the regulations. ,1. D. Eisele. vice-president of Henry A. Dreer. Inc.. of Philadelphia, made a technical speech showing the effect of the regulations upon future plant stocks. He took up different varieties in detail. For instance, stating that his firm had during the past ten years imported $3.59.000 worth of Kentia palms, in spite of having planted 1,100 bushels of seed, amounting to about 5,000,000 seeds, he declared that it they wanted to replace their impor- tation of Kentias by domestic produc- tion it would require from 20 to oS acres of additional glass. This the firm would not consider, particularly in view of the fact that at some future date the Board might reverse itself and permit the unrestricted importa- tion of Kentias when the house;! would be valueless for the jiurpose for which constructed. Mr. Eisele stated that in this coun- try it requires about six years to pro- duce a seven-inch finished Kentia. as against four years for similar produc- tion"in England. Scotland or Belgium. Climatic conditions are against quick- er production and even the plants pro- duced in California require an addi- tional two years under glass to make them approach in quality those now brought over the water. Otherwise, they have the appearance of the palms grown in Southern France and Algeria. If the Holland and Japanese water lilies are prohibited entrance into the United States, the only types available thereafter will be the most common varieties. Roses, too. will be badly affected by the regulations, he said, and he spoke of what would happen in the case of araucarias, bay trees, tuberous rooted begonias, bulbs, etc. He furnished the Board with a long list of bulbs against the importation of which there could be no objection on the ground that they carr>- disease. Speaking of the Japanese beetle, wljich he said Dreer's were accredited with having introduced into the United States, he declared that even if the government was compelled to spend $15,000 annually, which was the case this year, for several year? in fighting this pest, the total so spent would not oitset the great losses to the imiM)rters from the cutting off of im-' portations of Japanese plant stocks. ' He said that a couple of moiv cold winters like the last one in the United States would kill off completely do- mestic stocks of Japanese iris. In concluding the meeting. Chair- man Marlatt stated that further con- sideration would be given the matter and it is quite evident that the regula- tions as originally drawn tip will l)e modified and the effective date ex- tended. Winfred Rolker's appeal to Dr. Gal- loway has brought a response to the effect that the suggestions made will according to Dr. Marlatt, be taken into careful advisement and the as- surance is given that the Federal Horticultural Board will act only after careful consideration of all the impor- tant and broad questions involved. BOUND BROOK, N. J. A visit to the Beechwood Heights Nurseries, Thos. Young, Jr., proprietor, is especially Interesting to anyone in the profession, where roses, gardenias and orchids, the three leading special- ties grown here, are objects of inter- est. The orchids certainly command our first attention for it may be safely said that there is no place in America or anywhere in the world where any- one can see such large numbers of cattleyas as here. AH the leading varieties are represented not by hun- dreds but by tens of thousands for cut flower purposes, while special houses are devoted to choice, select varieties, albinos and all the rare hybrids. These choice forms are kept for the pleasure of the proprietor and as parents for hybridizing. Hybridizing and raising of seedlings has assumed huge propor- tions here and one can see over fifteen thousand plants in all stages of devel- opment, from tiny seedlings to plants of flowering size, when they are watched with anxiety to see the results of this interesting work done by Mr. Wicks, under whose care this huge col- lection of one hundred thousand or- chids thrive as well and even better than in their native habitat. The gardenias are setting promising buds while the roses furnish large daily cuts of excellent flowers. 41(1 HORTICULTURE October 26, 1918 HORTICULTURE VOL. XXTIU OCTOBER 26, 1918 NO. 17 PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 1^7 Summer Street, Boston, Mass. WM. J. STEWART, Editor and Manager Telephone, Beach 292 ADVERTISING RATES: Per inch, 30 Inches to page fl.26 Disconnt on Contracts for consecatire Insertions, as follows; One month <4 times), 5 per cent.; three months (13 times), 10 per cent.; six months (26 times), 30 per cent.; one jear (62 times), SO per cent. Page and half page space, not conseoatiTe, rates on application. SUBSCRIPTION BATES: One Year, in advance, $1.00; To Foreign Countries, $2.00; To Canada, fl.60. ■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 ILLUSTRATION— Acanthopanax RicinaBlolinm. THE PLANT QUARANTINE 40tl SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS— National Pub- licity Campaign — Department of Plant Registration 411 ECHOES OF THE F. T. D. MEETING — Henry Penn.. 411 OBITUARY — Ralph M. Ward — Thomas J. Gibson — Dominick Rusconi — Edward G. Beek — Mrs, Daisy Winder — Miss Helen Whittingham — Margaret Harris —Mrs. Donald MacKenzie 412-413 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES— New York Florists' Club- Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston — Chicago Florists Make Marvelous Showing in Fourth Liberty Loan 413 DURING RECESS— Chicago Bowling 413 ARNOLD ARBORETUM NEWS 414 SEED TRADE — Wholesale Seedsmen's League — A Dangerous Disease of the Potato — Imports of Hemp Seed, Canary Seed and Alfalfa Seed Restricted — Garden Seed Placed, on the Conservation List. . .416-41" FLOWER MARKET REPORTS— Boston, Chicago, Cin- cinnati, Cleveland 421 New York, Philadel])hia, Rochester, St. Louis, Wash- ington 423 LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS: Chicago, Cleveland, Philadelphia, New York, Roch- ester, Cincinnati, Boston 424-425 MISCELLANEOUS: A Good Japanese Tree for an American Garden.... 416 Visitors' Register — Personal 416 News Notes : 419 It i.-; highly gratifying to note the fine Holland bulbs fondition of Holland bulbs now being nnpackecl. They are of an unusually fine quality, solid, and thoroughly ripened, and they show no signs of starting into growth, which is really remarkable, considering that they have been in transit since early in August. AYe have never before seen bulbs open so well, after having been packed ten to twelve weeks. The Holland growers are to be compli- mented for their care in thoroughly curing and prop- erly packing the bulbs. The cool weather, too, has favored them, and they really look as well as if they had been in transit only tlie usual two or throe weeks. Wc are constrained to offer an apol- imperfectlons ,|o-y f,, imj. readers for the many errors and .nmissions of our edition of last week, the majority of A\'liich were attributable to the uncertainties of tlic mail deli\ery which have prevailed (if late. -Vmoiig the most serious omissions were the market rcpurt and current jirices in the New York flower irade which readied us too late for insertion. I'lider existing conditions these tantalizing lap,«es from ideal service are apt to occur l)ut if our readers will exercise patience for a little wliilo all will bo well, we hope, in the near future. The present shortage of flowers Use of fruit sprays has developed one pleasing in- In decorations novation in material used. This is tlie use of fruited branches of shrubs. Fruit sprays of the snowberry, Si/inphoricarpus raceinostis, have been extensively used in funeral work with telling effect, and the sprays have brought good prices. For talile decoration what could be more ap- propriate and pleasing than an arrangement of the graceful long fruit-branches of Mains floribunda. Many of the roses and honeysuckles are particularly eharmiug in the fruit stage when used for thi.s ])ur- pose. Let us hope that tlio use of such material may continue and grow. In the pul)li.Kcriptions 2;^..">00 Oct. 4 40.S Suhscriiptidlis 50,700 Oct. .'. liri .•l_iBkl>in 100 PriupHss of Wales $7.50 Lady Campbell '?-50 Marie Louise, 3 in. pot8 6.00 ^. <_l. ■_ I O <9 I T" Wholesale Plantsman 325 Bulletin Building Pbiladelphla, Pa. 1000 $65.00 65.00 55.00 STAR BRAND ROSES "American Pillar" and nearly every other good hardy climber. Send for our list. TherONARD & |"X"I *^''^ '"•^^^ LjONESCO. L3.I PENN.,U.S.A. Rob«rt Pr<*, Prw. Amolae WultMl, ViM-PiM. H^t uri luhtcribtrs tc thi NursirymtH s Furui ftr M^rktt Dtvelopmint BOBBINK & ATKINS NURSBiYMEN, FLORISTS, PLANTERS RUTHERFORD. NEW JERSEY We are subscribers to the Nurserymen'! Fund for Market Development, also "Say It With Flowers" Publicity Campaign. NURSERY STOCK I'ruit and Ornamental Trees, Shmbs, Small Fruits, Clematis, Evergreens and boses. Write for Trade List W, & T. SMITH COMPANY, Geniva, N. Y. We are siih^criliers to the Nurserymen's Fund for Market Development HOLLAND NURSERIES BEST HABDT BHODODKNDBONB, AZAXJEAS, OONTFEBS, CLKMATl*, H. F. BOSKS, 8HBI7BB AND HBB- BACEOUB PLANTS. 2IC liDi Strtei Wtrtiwlitg Hilibls e. 0 Kg I HbMh, * I P. OIIWERKERK, When writing Advertisers l(inilly mention Horticulture 4U1 HORTICULTURE October 26. 191S Texas. The leaves turn yellow in the autumn some time before the crimson fruit falls. This tree is hardy in Massachusetts but has never taken very kindly to cultivation in the Ar- boretum. The Strawberry Bush, E. americanus, is a straggling shrub with slender seniiprostrate stems and fruit covered with prickles. It is a common plant in the United States from New York southward, but has never found itself really at home in the Arboretum. E. ovatits is another American species with prickly and tuberculate fruit, and is a low shrub with prostrate stems. This species is valuable for covering the ground in the shade of larger plants where it grows vigorously ; when exposed to the full sun it suffers here from the ex- posure. A GOOD JAPANESE TREE FOR AN AMERICAN GARDEN Acanthopanax Ricin»folium, the sub- ject of the cover illustration, is one of the most interesting trees in the Arnold Arboretum, where this picture was made. The Acanthopanax has many merits, being attractive in form, foliage, flower and fruit. It belongs to the Auralea family, and is common in the forests of Northern Japan, where specimens eighty feet high are, often found. The tree has a massive trunk and wide spreading branches, armed with stout prickles. The leaves hang on long stalks, and are nearly circular. They are five or seven lobed. and often sixteen inches in diameter. The flowers come late in the season. In the Arboretum they are a feature of the late summer display. The tree illustrated stands not far from the shrub garden. Another good specimen is to be found near the Center street gate. Both were very conspicuous the past summer when in flower. The individual blossoms are very small, but grow to form flat clusters a foot or more in diameter. The flowers are greenish white at first, but become nearer pure white as they grow older. After they disappear the tree is cov- ered with shining black fruits, which do not fall until after the beginning of winter. The Acanthopanax has proved en- tirely hardy in the Arboretum, where it has been growing for twenty-five years. Professor Sargent recommends it to the owners of private estates es- pecially, because it is wholly unlike other trees of the northern hemis- phere, resembling in many ways the trees of the tropics. At least one New England nursery is now listing this tree, which is likely to be widely Iilanted in years to come. PRIMULA OBCONICA You can cut flowers from these plants all Winter and still have a valuable plant for Easter sales Our "Strain with a Reputation" is of Highest Merit Strong. 2 "^4 -inch, for immediate shipment, in six leading varieties. $5 per 100. $45 per 1000 HENRY SCHMIDT 673 Church Lane North Bergen New Jersey VISITORS' REGISTER. Philadelphia — ^Mrs. George Bennett, Salisbury, Md.; E. G. Hill, Richmond, Ind. Cincinnati — Daniel M. Rosenteld, representing Werthhelmer Bros.. New- York City. Rochester, X. Y. — R. Ramsfelder of the Knickerbocker Ribbon Co., New- York; S. W. Morgan of Leroy, X. Y.: James Bacholis of Corning. Chicago — Henry Heepe, Akron, O.; H. M. Burt, Kalamazoo, Mich.; Vin- cent Gorly of Grimm & Gorly, St. Louis, Mo.; Jas. S. Wilson, Des Moines, la.; Wm. H. Temblett, Cleve- land, O.; B. H. Klus, Anderson. Ind. WHOLESALE SEEDSMEN'S LEAGUE The meeting of the Wholesale Seeds- men's League was held as usiial at the Hardware Club, New York City, and was attended in goodly numbers from Maine to California. The League does not attempt to dictate prices but flad it good to .meet In conference and ex- change views as to what various prices should be. The consensus of opinion this year seemed to be that lower figures will prevail this season than last year. PERSONAL, .lohn Cook, the veteran rose grower of Baltimore, will pass his eighty-fifth birthday on November 16. New Y'ork — Charles Johnson, Ma- rietta, Pa., repre. Denaifte & Co., France; Mr. Piske of Fiske-Rawson Co., Boston; Chas. H. Breck, Bos- ton; W. J. Stewart, Boston; J. K. M. L. Farquhar, Boston; Lester Morse, San Francisco, Cal.; S. H. Bayersdorfer. Philadelphia, Pa. Washington — Charles H. Totty, Madi- son, N. J.; E. G. Hill, Richmond, Ind.; J. D. Eisele, Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia, Pa.; Orlando Harrison. Berlin, Md.; Harris A. Reynolds, sec- retary, Massachusetts Forestry Asso- ciation, Boston, Mass.; Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Barron and Miss Barron, of New York: J. Horace McFarland, Harrisburg, Pa.; Robert H. Roland, Nahant, Mass. South Orange, N. J. — The shortage of help is making it extremely difficult for W. A. Manda to get the forest of stately palms, ferns, etc., which have adorned his gardens throughout the summer, to their winter quarters. Mr. Manda has made a good thing of his tradescantia specialty. As an- nounced in our N. Y. Florists' Club notes last week he has assembled to- gether the surprising number of one hundred and twenty-five varieties of tradescantia. These in many styles of hanging pots, etc., are very attractive and have proved exceedingly popular. A species of phyllanthus, which he is growing in quantity bids fair to take place as a substitute for the araucarias which we have in the past been accus- tomed to receive from Belgium. October 26. 1918 JI OKTl C ULTURE SEED TRADE A Dangerous Disease of the Potato. What is probably the most serious potato disease known in the world has just been discovered near Hazleton, Pa., in ten small villages, by Prof. J. G. Sanders, Economic Zoologist of Pennsylvania. This is the first ap- pearance of the malady in this country so far as known. The infection of the tuber takes place at or near the eye, and there Is rapidly formed a warty growth similar to a piece of cauliflower. Soon the entire potato is covered and changed to a warty mass, which rapidly de- cays in the ground, leaving a brown malodorous pulpy mass similar to a decayed puffball. In this way millions of spores are liberated in the soil, where they remain virulent for at least seven or eight years. Elxperi- ments in Europe show that after rota- tion of crops other than potatoes for six years, the disease reappeared when potatoes were again planted. The disease can be readily transmitted by infected seed, or even by parings from infected potatoes, or by means of manure from animals which have been fed on uncooked infected potatoes. Every step possible is being taken by state and federal authorities to combat this disease and to prevent its spread. It will be well, indeed, for all state inspectors to watch closely for its appearance in centres of large con- sumption of potatoes, where imported potatoes may have been used during the past eight or ten years. If one may judge from the total destruction of the potato crop in the affected areas, no more serious pest affecting an import- ant food crop has yet been encoun- tered. Imports of Hemp Seed, Canary Seed, and Alfalfa Seed Restricted. According to War Trade Board Ruling 231, dated September 16. 1918, hemp seed, canary seed, and alfalfa seed have been placed on the list of restricted imports. All outstanding licenses for the importation of these seeds have been revoked, and impor- tation of canary seed and hemp seed by ocean shipment from abroad has been totally prohibited unless ocean shipment was made on or before September 18, 1918. The ruling states further that "no licenses will hereafter be issued for the importation of alfalfa seed for ocean shipment from abroad after September 18, 1918, except for such shipments as the Seed Stocks Com- The Godfrey strong roots $2.25 doz. $17.50 per 100 Aethiopica 6 to 8 Inches circum. 2.50 doz. 22.50 per 100 Aethiopica 3 to 4 inches circum. 1.50 doz. 10.00 per 100 Freesia Purity H to % in. diam. $1.00 per 100 $7.50 per 1000 Dutch and French Bulbs are now here. Send us your list of requirements for special quotations. 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McHUTCHISON & CO. 95 Chambers St., New York Freesia Purity MAMMOTH SIZE Also 5-8 and up FBEESIA — refra«ta alba 5-8 inch. SWEET WILLIAM — single mixed fine strain. CYCLAMEN Seed. Finest American grown from the very finest strains. Prices on Application J.M.THORBURN&CO. 53 Barclay Street Tbroogh to 54 Park Place NEW TOBK CITY mittee of the Department of Agricul- ture may approve, and application therefor must he submitted to the Seed Stocks Committee for its recom- mendations before action thereon is taken." Garden Seed Placed on Conservation List. A new ruling has just been issued by the War Trade Board under the terms of which garden and vegetable seeds are placed on the Export Con- servation List, effective October 19, 1918. Individual licenses, however, are not required for shipments to Canada and Newfoundland when the shipments do not exceed fifty pounds. STUMPP & WALTER CO. Seeds and Bulbs 30-32 Barclay Street NEW YORK CITY lis HORTICULTURE October 26, 1918 IN THE National Capitol 4t yoar service to deliver Flowen or Designs on Order by Tel»- grapb or otherrrlse. Prompt Reliable Service. GEORCE H. COOKE Connecticut Ave. and Ij St. WASHINGTON, D .C. "The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Teleirapli DeliTery 124 TREMONT ST. IM FOB KANSAS CITY Trantfer Yoar Order* to SAMUEL MURRAY 1017 Grand Avenue Member FioristB' Telegrapli DeiiTerj DWID CLARKE'S SONS Deliver orders from any part of the country to New York City Write or Telegraph 2139-2141 Broadway, • New York Telephone 1662-1668 Colambns KOHMILLER, llorlst 426 Madison Ave. and 49th St., New York. Also Vanderbilt Hotel Telepiione, Murray Hiii 783 Out-of-town OrderB Solicited. Location Central. Personal Attention. Member F. T. D. Asso. 4DAM SERENGER FLORIST '^'*=*IV^T. BANGOR. ME. IVe Cover all Points in Maine Providence, Rhode Island Johnston Brothers LEADING FLORISTS 36 Dorrance Street Member Floriata' Teieeraph Delivery Of Interest to Retail Florists 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. T.— H. G. Eyres, 106 State St. Albany, N. Y.— Tlie Eoeery, 23 Steuben St. Bangor, Me. — Adam Sekenger, 32 New- bury St. Boston— Thos. F. Galvln, 1 Park St. Boston— Penn the Florist, 124 Tremont St. Boston— Julius A. Zlnn, 4 Park St. BuCfalo, N. y.— S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St. Buffalo, N. Y.— Palmer's, 304 Main St. Cliicago— William J. Smytli, Michigan Ave. and 31st St. Cleveland, O.— J. M. 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I.— Johnston Bros., 38 Dorrance St. Rochester, N. Y — J. B. Keller Sons, 25 Clinton Ave. N. Established 1874 DARDS 341 Madison Ave., New York HELP do YOUR BIT To-day By SELLING THRIFT and WAR SAVING STAMPS. STAND behind THE FOOD CONSERVATION LAWS. Display prominently PATRI- OTIC POSTERS. JOHN BREITMEYER'S ^SONS— Cor. Broadway and Gratiot Aves. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs . . . High Grade Cut BIcems We cover all Michigan points and cood sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association. DO IT NOW GrrD£ BBOS CO GUDE BROS. CO. WASHINGTON, D. C. Member Florista Telefirspli Delivery Orders (or NEW TOBK. Write or Phone to MAX SCHLING 785 Fifth Ave. Best Florists In the Statei «■ References. BGROPEAN ORDERS EXEGDTED Members of the Florists' Telegraph Dellverj- THE ROSERY 23 STEUBEN ST. «kl-B.ANY, N. V. FLOWER DEUVERIES FOR ALBANY AND VICINITY Members Florists* Telegraph Delivery G. E. M. STUIMPP 761 Fifth Ave. NEW YORK CITY Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery *ss«. YOUNG & NUGENT 42 West 28 Street New York Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Xo Orders Accepted for I, ess than $5.00 YALE ! YALE ! And All New Haven Neighborhood FLOWER AND PLANT DELIVERIES Everythins First-CIass J. N. CHAMPION & CO. 1026 Chapel Si , New Haven, Cona. October 26, 1918 H 0 R T-tG-HiT-U E E 41!> CHICAGO Send Your Orders to WILLIAM J. SMYTH Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association Michigan Ave. at 31st Street Prompt Auto DeliTe'T , Service THOS. F. GALVIN UCIIf VnDV S61 Fifth Ave. nbff lUniV Vanderbllt Hotel SACTflll 1 ''ark Street 9UO I Un 799 Boylston Street Diliviries te Stsaners and all Eastern Points Orders Filled Day or Night for C I- E V E: I- AIM D and State of Ohio Complete Stock. Regular disconnt to Trade. KNOBLE BROS. 1896 W. 25tli St., Cleveland, O. Member Florists' Teleeraph Delivery THE SMITH & FETTERS CO. 735 Euclid Avenue CLEVELAND, OHIO Flowers of Every Kind in Season CLEVELAND A GRAHAM & SON 5523 Euclid Ave. Will take good care of your orders Members oj F. T. D, Association. Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue, N. Ksctauloi Pbtme so6. Long Disl. Bell Fhoni 1180 Members Florists Telegraph Delivery S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y. ANDERSON service means fresh, sturdy Stock and prompt deliveries In BUFFALO, tOCKPORT, NIAGARA ' FALLS and WESTERN NEW YORK. Member Florists* Telegraph Delivery HIGH GRADE PLANTS For Retail Stores a Specialty ASK FOR UST THOMAS ROLAND. Nahant. Mass. WORCESTER, MASS. Randall's Flower Shop HARRY I. RANDALL, Proprietor. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery St. Louis, Mo.— Fred C. Weber. 4326-28 Olive St. St. Paul. Minn. — Holm & Olson, Inc. Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. — F. R. Pier- son Co. Toionto. Can.— J. H. Dunlop, 8-10 West AilPlaiJe St. Wasliington, D. C— Gude Bros., 1214 F St. Washington, D. C— George H. Cooke, Connecticut Ave. and L St. Worcester, Mass. — Randall's Flower Shop. 22 Pearl St. NEWS NOTES. Rutherford, N. J. — At whatever sea- son one may visit the orchid houses of Julius Roehrs Company there is al- ways something out of the common to admire. Just now Cattleya aurea alba catches the eye and admiration. The Hower is wax white with the ex- ception of the richly colored and veined lip and it stands out with an unmistakable air of superiority among many flowers of brilliant hue. Elizabeth, N. J. — The epidemic of influenza has been very prevalent in this city and the demand for flowers for funerals has been continuous for weeks. Leary, who is the only F. T. D. florist here has had an incessant call which, in the absence of his son. Eddy "over there," who had hereto- fore been his mainstay, has been met with difllculty. Jliss McHutchison, who runs a re- retail store near the R. R. station also reports business unusually active. HESS & SWOBODA FLORISTS Telephones 1501 and L 1532 1415 Farnum St. OIVI. IMI THE F. T. D. FLORIST for Elizabeth, N. J. LEAHY'S Best of Service 1169 E. Jersey St. H. F. A. LANGE WORCESTER, MASS. Deliveries to all points In New England. i:iS,000 Square Feet of Glass. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association. EAST ORANGE, N. J. SMITH, The Florist M'c JolivHr liy autninubile in East, West auil .South Orange, also Glen Ridge, Mont- lair, FloimifipUl. Newark and New York. ST. LOUIS, MO. FRED C. WEBER 4326-28 Olive St. Mtmitr Florists Telegraph Delivery Astoclatitn NOTICE miTIA LS. Wt have i T A. M. to 5 r. M. S. S. PENNOCK COMPANY The ^'K'o'Stl.'of Philadelphia NEW YORK 1 1 7 W. 28th St. PHILADELPHIA BALTIMORE 1 e08-l 620 Ludlow St. Franklin & St. Paul Stfc WASHINGTON. 1 2 1 6 H. St. N. W. WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS - ™ade prices .p«^oo^_^ ^^^^ Rotes Am, Beauty, Special " " Fancy and Extra " " No. I and culls Russell Hadley Euler, Mock Arenberg, Hoosier Beauty Ward, Hillingdon Killarney, Key, Taft Ophelia. Sunburst Camatioiu Cattleya*-- Lilies, Longiflorum Lilies. Speciosum Lily of the Valley Cnapdragoo Sladiol Giolets •• ■ Asters DahKas Val«nclula'. Chrysanthemums Gardenias Adiantmn Smilax Asparago^Plp.^ ^pren. fiooBhs.^ CINCINNATI Oct. 14 CHICAGO Oct 21 BUFFALO Oct. 21 PITTSBURC Oct. 21 25.00 15.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 3.00 3.0c 2.C0 60.00 35-00 20.00 JO.OO 12.00 12.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 4. CO 3.00 75.00 15.00 to 20.t 2. 00 4 oc 6.00 4.0 5-M 60.00 40.00 8.00 6.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 4.00 4. CO 4 00 3.00 60,00 12.OC 4.00 to 3.0c to to ■75 »o 4. CO to 75.00 50.00 20.0Q 25.00 20.00 10.00 20.0c 10.00 12 00 15. CO 6,00 90.00 15.00 8.00 4 00 1.50 6.00 15.00 2«.00 1.00 I 20.00 3.00 , 15.00 ■75 15.00 2<;.or 3.00 35.00 20 .oc ^o.or 30.CX3 20.00 50 6.CX) 4.00 6.1 o 6.CX] 4.00 8 00 5.00 3. CO 6c.oo 15.00 4.00 8 00 2. CO 3.0c ■73 2.0c 8.o< 1. 00 15.00 ■75 15. CO ■^5. or tc 50.(X) 35.00 tc 50.0c to 25.00 20. CO !C 30.0C l< I5.0C 0.00 to 1 2.0c to 15.00 8.00 (0 20,0c IC lO.CO If to 12. (O 8.CO to 15.00 6.00 I 13. 00 I 15.0" ' 6. CO ; 6 cx} 6.00 6.CX) 4.C0 12. c» 12.0c IC.OC to 75.00 75.00 IC 100. ex: to 2C.OO i5-co tc 30. oc to 5.00 to to lO.CXJ to 1 5.00 4.tc to 8 co to 6 00 to 6. CO to J .CO (0 1 00 to 3 NKT BT 8BMDIMO 1 Consiflrnments Solicited. WHOLESALE ONLY — — SAVE TIME ANb MONKT BT 8BMDIMO TOUB OMDBBS TO DB Prices Right. Telephone Connectioe HENRY M. ROBINSON CO. OF NEW YORK xa/moi-e:! BB-«S7 NA^oa-t ae«i T>le»bonea, 14 — MlO Madlaon Square MADRICB L. GLASS, Treasarer Conslcnments Bellclt«4 NEW TORR QUOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only ROSES AND CARNATIONS American Beauty, Special *• " Fancy and Extra* *• •• No. I and culls. . RoMeU, H»dley Euler. Mock. Key Arenberc. Hoosier Beauty ' Ward. HillinsdoD Killamey, Taft Ophelia. Sunbunt Camatioitt Litl Part If Wiik First hrt It Will iDliil Oct 19, kifWil Ocl 21 1S1I lltl 30.00 to 40.00 30.00 10 35.00 1500 to »o.oo 15.00 Is IS.OO ♦ 00 to la.oo 3.00 ta 13.00 5.00 to ao.oo 6. CO to 30.00 3.00 to 30.00 5.00 ta 30.00 3.00 10 15.00 ♦ .CO to 12.00 5.00 to 1500 4.00 ta lO.OO 503 to 10.00 5.00 to 13,00 5.00 to 10.00 400 to la.oo J. 00 to 30.00 J.eo to t3.0« 4.00 to 10.00 4.00 la too WE WANT MORE SHIPPERS We have a nnmeroni clientage of New York City buyers and the da eeeds onr supply. This i« eapealally true of Bases. We have every facility and abundant means and best returns are assured for atock consigned to us. Address Tour Shlpnaents to UNITED CUT FLOWER 111 W. 28th St., NEW YORK CO. Inc. D. J, Pappaa, Prea. RCED (SL KELLER 132 West 25th St.. New York Florists' Supplies We manufarture all onr litil Disiens, Baskets, Win Wirk & Noveltiis and are dealers in Decorative Glassware, Growers and Florists* BeQaUit«s H. BAYERSDORFER & CO. Manufacturers and Importers 1129 Arch St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. THE LEADING FLORISTS' SUPPLY HOCSE OF AMERICA WILLIAM MACKIE WHOLESALE FLORIST lOB West 28th Street, NEW TOBK Consignments Solicited TELEPHONE: FARRAGUT IM J Wired Toothpicks Manufactured by fir.J. COWEE, Berlin, N.Y. 10.000. . .%%,1h 50.000. . .$9.75 Sample free. For sale by dealers. When writingto Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture October 20. IWIS HORTICULTURE 4'^3 Flower Market Reports (Coutiuucd from ixkjc 42 1) shortage all the more acute. Leucothoe aiul Mexican ivy are now tu lie had resularly but sood adiantuni is scarce. The followins lines NEW YORK regarding the cut flower situation were written for insertion last week, but ihrough mail delays failed to reach the office of publication in time. Tliey apply in the main to the present week, except that heavy frosts have curtailed the outdoor product and chrysanthemiuns of all classes are rapidly increasing every day with prices somew-hat easier on some things. This market still enjoys a lively call for flowers but prices are somewhat lower than last week, al- though far from normal tor the sea- son. Many chrysanthemum growers are beginning to cut this week and the wholesale windows are gay with the queen of autumn. Fortunately, roses have been very abundant and at the high prices prevailing of late they liave brought in the shekels to the i-'rowers at an unprecedented rate. There are some very fine American Beauties; in fact, the rose supply is of excellent quality. Large quantities of dahlias are still arriving and are sell- ing better than in any previous sea- son. Tuberoses have made their ap- pearance, also an abundance of very good double violets. There is still a bit PHILADELPHIA of a rush on here but the crisis seems to have been reached and it is now easier to fill ordei-s with some kind of satisfaction. By the end of the week dahlias became a good deal of a drag. Nobody seemed to want them at any price. It was only a few days before when the best were bringing as high as ten and glad to get them, even at that. This condition has largely come about by an influx of chrysan- themums of fine quality and all sizes, colors and prices. These have driven the dahlia completely into the background. Roses continue very good, and while prices have eased up slightly they still clean up well at remunerative figures. Carnations move in evidence and a little better as to stem. No change in tlie cattleya market. Still plenty of these at mod- erate prices. The double flowering cosmos seems to take pretty well and brings a rather better price than the single. Both are quite plentiful and good. Conditions are about ROCHESTER the same as those of a week ago. Stock is remarkably scarce and the de- New York Business Is Good I NEED MORE FLOWERS. Send your stock here and get the holiday prices now prevailing HERMAN WEISS, 130 W. 28th St.. New York .V Tta* Cluryuuitbemam. Herrlnc- ton .fO Commercial Caraatlon Cnltnr*. Dick LM Commercial Bat* Culture. Holmes Ul* Violet Culture. Galloway I.i0 Greenhouee Conetmotion. Taft. . 1.60 Sweet Pcae np ta Date. Kerr. . . 1.M Plant Propagation, Greenhonee and Noreery Practice. Kalni. . 1.50 Plant Pranlnc Kaini 1.50 Book of Garden Plane. Hamblln. Z.OO Landscape Deelcn. Hubbard t.OO The Art of Outdoor Rose Grew- Ine. Thomas 8.00 The Home Veretabie Garden. Kruhm 1.00 Vecetable Oardealar. B. L. WatU l.M Pareons en Tbe Boee 1.00 Principles of Florleoltore. D. A. White 1.78 Foundation* of American Grape Cultnre. Munion t.00 Plant Materials of Decorattve Gardenlnc Trelease 1.00 Aristocrats a( the Garden. Wil- son (.00 Bailey's Cyclopedia of Hortlcnl- tnre, • Tolnmei M.00 -l-.'(i HOKTICULTURE October 26, 191S ^^okM Save your plants and trees. Just the tiling for greenhouse and outdoor use. Destroys Mealy Bug, Brown and White Scale, Thrips, Red Spider, Black and Green Fly, Mites, Ants, etc., without injury to plants and without odor. Used according to direction, our stand- ard 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 Pets. Excellent as a wash for dogs and other animals. Relieves mange. Dilute with water 30 to 50 parts. Vz Pint, 30c.; Pint, SOc. ; Quart, 90c.; 14 Gallon, $1.50; Gallon, $2.50; 5 Gal- lon Can, $10.90; 10 Gallon Can. $20.00. Directions on package. LEMON OIL COMPANY Dipt S. 421 W. LulDitoa St, liltiBtn. IH. The Recognized Standard Insecticide. A spray remedy for green, black, white fly, thrlps and soft scale. Qnart, $1.00; Gallon, $2.60. FUNCINE For mildew, rust and other blights affect- ing flowers, fruits and vegetables. Qnart, $1.00; Gallon, $2.80. VERMINE For eel worms, angle worms and other worms working In the soli. Qnart, $1.00; Gallon, $3.00 SOLD BT DEALERS. Aphine Manufacturing Co. MADISON. N. J. Difficult and rejected eases spe- cially solicited. No misleading In- ducements made to secure business. Over 30 years' active practice. Ex- perienced personal, conscientious service. Write for terms. Address SIGGERS & SIGGERS PATENT LAWYERS Box 9, National Union Building Washington, I>. C. NIKOTEEN For Spraying APHIS PUNK For FumigatinK Ask Your Dealer Foi It NICOTINE MFG. C0> ST. LOUIS When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE fic^Gold Never Loses Its Value— DSE M i#5~ Had yoQ anj troable with the MARCH "WHO) coming through crack or crevicd in the Greenhouse? ■ I TWEMLOWS I I Old English I SEMI-LIQUID Glazing Puny I and CLASTIC will stop the trouble. Put up in 16 pound cans ; 50 and 80 twund buckets. Hammond's Greenhouse White, ^J ic'ar and ho^s on either wood or iron Greenhouses. If st In 5. 10. 15. 20. 25 or 30 Gallons. t HAMMOND'S PAINT AND SLUG SHOT WORKS, ^•^■^■^■■■■■■■■■■■■•^■•■••■iBHiB , SUPERB PAINT, with 34 years' record to . _.icli it up. for zvear and Iiear and ioo^s on either wood or iron Greenhouses. It stays where you put if* In 5. 10. 15. 20. 25 or 30 Gallons. Beacon, N. Y. ■ CONCENTRATED PULVERIZED MANURE PulTerlsed or Shredded Cattle Manure Palverls«d Sheep Manure The Florists' standard of untform high quality tor over ten years. Specifv : WIZARD BRAND in yonr Supply House order, or write us direct for prices aod freight rates. THE PULVERIZED MANURE CO. M DntoD HUMik ¥^«. (itihM* Uttle Ads. That Bring Big Returns Little Ads. in our Classified Buyers' Direc- tory bring big returns to botb advertiser Any tiling wanted by florists, gardeners, park and cemetery superintendents, etc., can be sold through this medium. Don't fail to read over these Ads. in each issue and you may find one or more that will prove profitable to you. The Florists Hail Association rate of in- surance from Nov. Ist, 1916 to Nov. Ist, 1917 will be twenty cents per hundred square feet of single thick glass and •ight cents per hundred square feet ef double thick glass. For particulars, address. JOHN G. EBLER. Sec., Saddle River, N. J. ForGuenligusi Glazing USE IT NOW F.O. PIERCE CO. 12 W. NOMWAr NEWYOIK Mastica is elastic and tenacious, admits of expansion and contraction. Putty becomes hard and brittle. Broken glass more easily removed without breaking of other glass as occurs with hard putty. Lasts longer than putty. Easy to apply. FOB GREENHOUSES Our prices can lie had by mail, and it will pa.v 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 Rocic Bottom Prices. PARSHELSKY BROS. Inc. .Tohnson, Stewart and Varlck Aves.. Brooklyn, N. T. When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE )reer'8 Peerless^ Glazing Points For GreenhouAes I Drive easy and true, because | both bevels are on the same ' tide. CanH twist and break the elass in Irtving. GalvaD- ized and will not rust. No rights or lefts The Peerless Glazing Poll is patented. No others like it. Order from your deale^ or direct from ns. 1000,75c. postpaid. Samples free. HEKKY A. DREEB, 714 Ch«Btnnt Street^ » PIilUd«lphl» October 26, 1918 HORTICULTURE 437 CYPRESS GREENHOUSE STOCK PECKY CYPRESS STOCK HOT BED SASH Aak for Circular D and Prices THE A. T. STEARNS LUMBER COMPANY NEPONSET, BOSTON DREER'S **Riverton Special" Plant Tubs Diam. Ea. Doz. 100 :0 in. $3.25 $37.50 $287.50 introduced. The neatest, lightest, and cheapest. Painted green and bound with electric-welded hoops. The four largest sizes are equipped with drop handles. HENRY A. DREER, seeds, Plants, Bnibs and suppiias. 714.716 Chcstnut St., Piiiladelpbja, Pa. GREENHOUSES-ALL KINDS Put your Gr«enlkou6e Problems up to us Me€rojx>IifanMa£erictlG) 1297-1325 Flushing At«., Brooklrn.' N. Y. >KW YOKK, 10 E. 43rd Street. BOSTON, lis State Street. SCRANTON, 307 IrrlOK Avenue. Dependable Greenhouse Heating You can positively rely on Kroe- scbell Boilers to produce an even and steady supply of heat, insuring the most perfect growing conditions at all times. Easily installed — burns any kind of fuel. Kroeschell Boilers have a larger proportion of direct lire surface than any other boiler, and are known as the quickest hot water heaters and fastest steamers ever designed. Kroeschell Bros. Co., 466 W.Erie St., Chicago Plant Propagation, Greenhouse and Nursery Practice By M. G. KAINS We have had many inquiries from time to time for a reliable and up-to-date book on plant propa- gation, but were always at a loss to find any pub- lication that we could recommend. The subject has been dealt with in fragmentary manner only in books that have come to our notice. So it is well that this new work has been issued, espec- ially as it is both comprehensive and practical, and it should meet with a ready sale among plantsmen, nurserymen and gardeners. There are nineteen chapters covering in detail topics of ger- mination and longevity of seeds, propagating by buds, layering, cuttings, grafting, etc., fruit tree stocks, scions, etc., and there are eight pages of condensed cultural instructions in tabulated form, covering annuals and perennials from seed, woody plants, evergreens, vines, bulbs and tubers, greenhouse and house plants, ferns, palms, water plants, orchids and cacti. The illustrations are numerous, comprising 213 figures and halftone plates. There are 322 pages well bound and on heavy paper, teeming with helpful information. It is a book which no cultivator can afford to do without. It is worth many times its price. Copies can be supplied from the office of HORTICUI^ TURE at publisher's price, $1.50. HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 147 Summer St., Boston, Mass. Principles and Practice of Pruning By M. O. KAINS l,eoturer on Horticulture, Columbia University Few practices In the bandline of plants, especially fruit bearing plants, attract so much Interest as do those of pruning. The methods are so varied, the results lo diverse, and the opinions of growers so apparently con- tradictory that this subject is always one of the most interesting, and the surest to hold attention and arouse discussion. Particularly during the last ten or fifteen years when the principles of plant physiology have been more and more satisfactorily applied to plant production and man- agement has interest settled In pruning. During the latter half of this time also more and more investi- gations and tests have been conducted by experiment stations and other workers to test out methods and principles in the Interest of science and for the benefit of growers. The accumulation of such new knowledge has become very considerable especially In the last de- cade, but It Is necessarily so scattered that very few growers have access to It, hence the demand for a book, which shall present the really Important features of these Investigations as well as set forth the fundamental principles based upon the laws of plant growth. This volume Is lavishly Illustrated mainly by actual photographs of specimens which show good and bad practices. The author has spared neither time nor ex- pense In gathering bis photographs, each one of which tells Its story. After a few pages of introduction the author discusses Plant Physiology as related to pruning. A chapter takes up the Philosophy of Pruning, Itself a very In- teresting subject. Then follows a classification and clear discussion of Buds, very fully Illustrated from life. How Wounds Heal Is an exceedingly Interesting chapter, as are also those on Prevention and Repair of Mechanical In- juries, Pruning Nursery Stock, Young Trees. Mature Trees and Odd Methods of Pruning and Training, Re- juvenating Neglected Trees and Practical Tree Surgery. Profusely Illustrated. 400 pages. Cloth. Net, $2.80. Qi^ X 8 Inebet. HOBTICULTCRE PUBUSHINO CO. 147 Somnser St., Boeton, Mass. 4-:S HORTICULTURE October 26, 1918 R03 R R E IVI I E R .A Cr^ss B^-t^A^^^rt ^PI-IEL.I^K ^rtd RCJl If you value your place in the rotation,! Enter your order early. As large and as fragrant as American Beauty ; As free a^ Ophelia ; And as im pressive aji Russell. To be distributed in 1919 by li The E. G. Hill Co., and The Jos. H. Hill Co. Chas. H. Totty Co. Richmond, Indiana Madison, N. J. When Writing to Advertisers Kindly Mention Horticulture I HORTICULTURE Vol. XXVIII NOVEMBER 2. 1918 No. 18 Malus Parkmanii Published Every Saturday at 147 Summer Street, Boston, Mass. Subscription $1.00 430 HORTICULTURE November 2, 1918 RELIABLE BULBS RKAD THIS AND rl.ACE YOUK ORDER NO>V; Tlu'i-e will be a decided shortage of nuteli stock aud pi-actlcally no Lilies of any liind. lience HVACINTHS TULIPS NARCISSUS, ETC. nmst make up tUe balance. Dut
  • . :. ii,., 25 cts. eacli : 4 iu.. 15 €t§. each. »«|i<-i up to :jtlo.(H). NOKWOOn FERNS, ."i in., .".D cts.; (1-in., 75 cts. eacli. KKNTIA BEImMOKE.XNA, Ii in., $1.00; 5-in.. 75 cts. TllPse prices are only good for imiucili.ite sliipmenl. All flood value for tlie money. Shipped \vitliout pots to s.ive expressai:e. G E: R A N 1 CI IVI S • iER.ANIl'MS in a Kood assortment, iueludiuf.' Ivy alid Scented. L'-in., *t;.75 per 100. .■5i>,-,.00 per 1000; :'. in., St4.00 per 100, $35,(HI per lOOU. SALVIA SPLENDENS, HELIOTROPE, COLEIS BE- tiONIAS VERNON, HAROY ENGLISH IVV. SW.ilN- SON.V, 3-in., *>.50 per 100, *ii.50 per 1000; 8-in., *3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. BISlLLI.V.VrV COLEIS, s inietinies called Christmas lieni. 1 :; in.. $3.00 per 100, $30.00 per 1000; .'i-in., $4.00 per 100. 1 S35.00 per 11)00. Our new catalogues for tlii.« season are beiug mailed, , 'f you liave not received yours, let us know. There is ' siHUe change in prices, all former prices are eancelleil. R. VINCENT, JR., & SONS CO., '"^!S " T' •S.VV IT H ITll FLOWERS" — at the end of 30 days — ■Say it with a Cheeli" FLORISTS EVERYWHERE -MEMBERS OF THE F. T. D. .VNI) OTHERS vVhenever yoti receive an order tor flowers from .■mother florist, till the order. Give your cus- tomers and the other fellow's customers Service. Send something even if only a letter, or call up the people who the order goes to and tell IIiimu that you have a message from their friends to deliver hut at the present you are all out of flowers, hut will have some later and will send them. Do business in a businesslike way THE FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY For Better and More Efficient Floral Service to the Public as well sis from Florist to Florist. L :^_ VIBURNUM PLICATUM Also Berberig Thunbergii, Hydrangea Panicnlata, Weigela, Spireas* etc. Ask for complete list of OAK BRAND SHRUBS. Th«r>ONARD ftl'S'l WEST GROVE VaIONESCO. |!g| PENN.U.SJl. lafcan trU, Ttm. Aatoia* TVianw, ViM-PiM. IVi mrt Muhtcribirs it tki Nurstrymen i Fund ftr Mt»rkit Dtvtlo^mtnt H^rs^sH^^ Brand Oamb^^ Canes For .taklns lllte. and other flower.. Beady for Immediate (hlpmsnt from our warehouse. Bound Brook, N. J. 6/« feet. Natural.. U.00 per bale 1000 8/« " " W.«0 " «000 8 •' " li.8# " 1000 6 " Green 10.00 " lOOO S •• " lt.O« " «000 RALPH M. WARD & CO., The Lily House, 25 Murray St., New York, N. Y. FROM COLD STORAGE |*C^(:»| LIL. GIGANTEUM, 7-9. LILY OF THE VALLEY ^^^^ '^ ^ ^ CHAS. SCHWAKE A^CareO^S? 'w^eToadway, New York Page A 1 h a n y r u t Flower Ex -446 Allen. J. K 447 American B u 1 li Co 4:!0 Anderson, S. .\..44:'. Aphine Mfg. <-'o. .4.'il Barrows, H. n..4n0 Baversdorfer, H. Co 440 liny State Nur- series 4:V2 Bidihiuk & At- kins 439 r.oddin;;ton, Co., Inc., A. T 441 Bidsiiano &• Son.4.!li r. o s t o n Floral Supjilv Co 444 Breck. J. & Sons.4:iO Breitinevers. J. Sons 441' BudUing, .1. A... 444 Burnett Bros 4:!fl Burpee, W. \. & Co 4:10 Carter's Tested Seeds. Inc 441 C h i 1 (1 s, .1 o h n Lewis 4:!0 Clarke. D. Sons.. 442 I 3 T C Cooke, Geo. H...442 Cona rd & .Tones Co 431 Cowee, W. J 447 Cottage Gardens Nurseries 432 Craig Co.. Rolit.432 Danker 442 Dards 442 Dreer. H. A.. 451-4.52 Dunlop. .lohn 11,443 Dysart, K 444 Edwards Folding \\n\ Ci 444 Eyres 44.! Farquhar, E. & .1 Ci> 430 Fengar, E. W...439 Florists Tel. De- livery .\sso....431 Ford, 'M. C 44B F(.rd, W. r 44H Fromeut. H. E.. .44(1 Oahin. Thos. F..44.'i Gasser Co., .T. M.443 Graham & Son, A 443 Gude Bros Co. . .442 > F" ADVERT Page Page Hart, Geo. B 444 Leonard Seed Co.430 Hentz *: Nash... 447 Liggit, C. U 439 Hess & Swohoda.443 Hews & Co., A. Mackie, Wm 446 „H. • v; • • •**9V McHutchison & Hill Co.. E. G...444 q^^ 4.32-441 Hill, D. Nursery Marshall,' W. E. Co .....432 ^t Co 4.30 Holland Nur- Meehan, Chas. E.444 ..^f''"'! X.- TV" Metropolitan Ma- Holm & Olson... 44.. {,,^[,,1 ,.(, 450 Hotel Cumber- Michell. H. F. Co.430 lanfl -*-*" Michigan Cut , . „ T ,„„ Flower Ex 444 Irwm, It. 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A°V^^ ^^-^'^^^'^ BOSTON, HORTICULTURE, 147 Summer St., iS^il^ November 2, 1918 HORTICULTURE OBSERVATIONS AND VISIONS At the la.st Seiiteiaber meeting of the Germantown Horticultural Society tlie writer had the pleasure of list-enino- to an illustrated lect-ure by Alexander MacElv.ce on : "A Botanical Trip into the Low-land Regions of New Jersey'" the object of the excursion being the study of the native flora. As one of the many educative features of this -lecture I noticed that the yellow and orange colored flowers thrown on the screen were by far the showiest of the collection dis- played. Occasional researches iu nature's realm have a varied effect on liuman mind and vision. As hor- ticulturist I never returned without the benefit of some valuable object lessons. Tlie emotion stirring beauty of wild flowers has been inspiring the poets of all nations; it has frequently proved an alluring subject for the master-brush of the painters; we see beautiful forms of foliage and flowers serving as motif for the ornaments of the sculptors and if we want to dive into the past we find even the aborigines of remote ages in their crude attempts to beautify home and apparel being guided by the leading color notes of their flowers in the field. Or does not the picture of the Indian village and the favorite coloring in garments of the inhabitants bespeak the lessons obtained by the color brightness of our native flora? And after all is not the picturesque Indian village just as much a work of art as the ancient Greek City ever was? We all seem to be well aware of the fact that in- no other calling of life is the study of nature more essential than in gardening and yet very few of us are today interested in botany, the science which Goethe once called "the amiable." Our native flora is unusu- ally rich in beautiful flo^vering herbs of a type com- bining in habit of growth, grace with stateliness. One of the characteristics in the total picture of the Ameri- can landscape is the conspicuous wealth in blossoms of bright yellow hues late in summer and during early fall. These are the golden rods, rudl>eckias, hardy sunflowers and heleniums 1 am referring to. Evoking the earlv attention of plantsmen, numerous garden forms and varieties thereof are standard items on the trade lists of perennials for nearly half a century. A few years ago a popular European family journal under the title, "Flowei- (iroves," jiublished an article pointing out tlie jjossibilities for imposing floral mass efl^ects by emploving tall growing perennials. Scruti- nizing the diffeient compositions on the accompanying color plate I noticed the rich golden waves of blossoms produced by the above mentioned natives of our coun- try standing out very prominently. \ plant material which we are only too apt to look at as '''rubbish" I saw oup fellow craftsmen abroad had been cultivating and using to marked advantage. Properly staked — how many of our tank and file men can do that — their many tall branching stalks bearing myriads of blossoms lie- came part of a highly artistic floral garden arrange- ment in general contours resemliliug the grove forma- tion in miniature very admirably. It was the result of careful selection of tall growing plant species, not neces- /w 4(i sarily of equal height, but as near as possible in bloom -fl^ 't- at the same time. As boltonias tall phloxes. ])urple ^ ^■^. ' coneflowers, Michaelmas daisies, Pyrethnim uligi- ''v<», 't; nosum and hardy salvias, in addition to what has been ^/y referred to above, made up the essential part of the material used, the displays evidently were timed for the latter part of August and the month of September. The pernsal of the article brought back into my memory the lingering jiicture of artistic floricultural exjdoits of some advanced garden amateurs in Maine summer resorts. Spacious tall plantations on open lawn ex- panses standing out in vivid contra-st against a dark evergreen background of northern spruce and pine, the latter serving as windbreak and protection from driving rainstorms. True, a fleeting beauty, but in its phe- nomenal color radiance leaving the longing desire to jn-oduce and enjoy it anew. There is reason to believe that iu the near future humanity will more than ever be in need and disposed to enjoy' the beautiful in life. Beanty in art, in ideals, in apparel and last, not least, in home and home sur- roundings. Eesearch within the realm of Xature reveals the generosity of our Creator in bestowing to us as precious gift a most enchanting native flora. Xot to a:o out and ruthlessly uproot wild flowers in the vain attempt to fill city and suburban gardens with, domesti- cating and cultivating attractive inhabitants of wood- land.'^field and meadow is a problem better to be left to the plantsman to solve. Designed for our enjoyment we pay homage to the Divine Maker wlien giving our- selves up to grateful admiration. " As cultured people it is our moral duty, to, a* mu<-h as possible, protect wild flowers. The sunny sloi)e aglow with the bright yellow panicles of golden rods: the countiy roadside lined with the graceful forms of fall asters in white, purple and delicate lavender hue' and way up within the depth of our mountain recesses, the shining green thickets of rhododendron and moun- tain laurel Tiedecked with their incomiiarable wealth of bloom are there first and last to instill the love for our beautiful land deeply into our hearts. All the most famous works of the ma.sters of fine arts dro|i into naught as soon as we look at the creative genius of the Divine iVrcbitect of the Universe who for the enjovment of hunianitv on earth designed his sublimely lieautiful and piecious gift— the flower. Therefore, to thinking minds it is self-evident that our native flora suggests the imperative necessity for flowers as one of the'' essential means for happiness and contentment within American homes. The desire for beauty within home and honie-su}-roundings is an attribute of civilized nations. By nature we are defstined for a leading jiart in anv advance work in the given direction. ^B^Xoyt^ ..SBt^ ■roteetion through the tariff' may be needed foi' the benefit of certain nursery interests. The liini that maintains its own propagation establishment. anil organization, on the basis of American wages, is certainly up against the competition of firms who im- ]:<)rt most of their young plants at a cost less than they civn lie produced here. A tariff schedule, aft'ording adequate protection to this line of home production, should be established, and maintained. Horticulture realizes the need of and recommends that such protec- tion be accorded to American nursery growers, by a sntficient tariff; on the other hand we see no rea.son For exclusion at the pre,sent time of such plants as bay- ti-ees, azalea iudica, hybrid rhododendrons, and many others not produced here and not likely to be produced in this country for many years, and the exclusion of which will prove a serious loss to the trade generally. The few criticisms we have received, have confounded the two issues, and are based mostly on that of tariff, and tariff' protection, which does not concern the Fed- cial Horticultural Board. A favoring breeze The old saying that '■'It's an ill wind that blows nobody good'" has been impressive- ly exemplified in the florists' business dur- ing the few weeks since the distressing cpideniic set in. It goes without saying ihat no Horist or otiier pei'son whose heart is in the riglit place will gloat over a prosperity based upon his rellow-inau's misfortunes and grief. Yet the preva- leiue of the dreaded visitation at this time has in its I'esults been very largely responsible for the une.xpeeted rejuvenation that has come to the stricken flower busi- iiesv and undoubtedly divei'ted to the wallet of many a sorely tried grower and many a despondent retailer a few of the iici'dcil dollars so I'utblesslv denied him in tlie course of leeent events and saved him from im- peiuliug ruin. That a considerable numl)er of con- cerns would lunc been "'foi'ced to the wall" this season, had eniulitions continued as they were has lieen very cxideiit. l^>iit in the situation as iu)w shaped we see "tlic wind tempered to the shorn lamb." A compar- ison of wholesale values at. tlie preM'iit tinu' with those pievailing a year ago is intei'esting. I'oses, which are selling readily at six to eight dollai's a bundi'ed in the \ew York market, for instance, rai'ely realized at this ])eriod last year above seventy-fixe cents a hundred for strei'l hawking — a eonditicui which, if repeated this I'all. could have led to but one ending. Dahlias, car- nations, chr\ santhemums anil practically all other seasonalde ilenis grown in the o|)en or under glass tell a similar story. Hut it is not necessary to go into I'lii'ther details. It is somewhat of a relief, hnucxcr. to realize that this refreshing change for the better is not wholly due to the un- pri'cedentcd death toll but that the inei'cased call for tioweis to cheer the ill and wounded in the hospitals ami the home-sick in camps and in the scattered fam- ily circle has helped materially to the welcomed I'csult. .\nd the great cam])aign of the S. .V. F., for "Say It With Flowers" has begun to bi'ing fruit, beyond a doulit. So it is altogether a very auspicious beginning for the season. November W18 0 I!T 1 CU LT U R-tr 4.35 SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AlSfD ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS NATIONAL PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN. The far reaching effect of our pub- licity campaign is becoming very noticeable. Among a number of our' orders — perhaps we had better call them commissions, because we do not in our advertisements invite them — which have come into our Promotion Bureau recently was one from Pales- tine, sent by an officer in the Indian army, now with General Allenby, Egyptian bills enclosed with it, the only medium of money exchange open to him. directing the delivery of a birthday gift of flowers in a neighbor- ing city. The officer was good enough to speak of our slogan in a manner highly commendatory, and there is not the slightest doubt that he was influ- enced by it to transmit the order. While the Promotion Bureau cer- tainly did not expect actually to be- come a factor in the interchange of orders, still it has relayed scores of them received from persons who have either misunderstood the mission of our advertisements, or sought our services through our being considered a responsible head to the system sug- gested in tliem. Of course, we are pleased to be of such service. But what must be the business effect of the "Say it with Flowers" slogan throughout our own vast countryl The public has talien very kindly to the phrase, and it is commonly quoted. It should be the object of every florist to lend assistance in our efforts to plant this slogan still deeper in the public mind. It should be displayed in every flower store window, where its message can be made continuous. There is nothing better than the beau- tiful glass signs we provide for this purpose — glass mounted on brass, the slogan in gold on light blue ground, the background dark green, delivered anywhere at $2.00 each, the average cost. Every florist in the land should have one of these signs on display, it would pay for itself in a few hours, help the florist, and help in the pub- licity work. Now, a word to those who have not subscribed to the Publicity Fund. You will notice from the statement con- cluding this letter that we are still short of our object, the attainment of a fund approximating $50,000 a year for four years. Our committees tor this reason are not able to go as far in their work as they believe they should. The success, of the campaign so far is be- yond question, but the campaign stimu- lant should not be administered in ho- maeopathic doses; they work too slow. The greater the concentration of effort, the more noticeable the results. The committees would like to close the year with the concentration they planned, but are dependent upon the florists who have not yet provided stimulant to furnish the amount required- -many hundreds of their brother florists have nobly done their share and are satis- fied that their contributions have proved to be good investments. If your hearts are in your business, you surely will want to subscribe to this fund. Send in to the Secretary your cheques for whatever you feel you can give; or, if you prefer, ask for our regular printed forms and other par- ticulars, and they will be promptly sent to you. The following additional subscrip- tions are recorded: Annually for Four Years — Fred M. Biick- meier. Cincinnati. O.. $5: Frank A. Sch- neider. Cincinnati. O., $2; J. C. Ruten- .schroer, Cincinnati. O., L' : Edward A. For- ter. Cincinnati. O., $5; William Schumann, Newport. Ky., $.5; R. Witterstaetter, Cin- cinnati. O.. $5; Schumann & Wahles. New- liort. Kv.. ?5: Philip T. I'opp. Covington. K.V.. *.-i; \V. & L. Pfeiffer. Ft. Thoma.s. Ky.. ."^-'i : .hthn Sunilennau. Cincinnati, O.. $5: Kdw.-ird Scliumann & Sons. Cincinnati. O.. no: .1. Fred P.alter. Mussop. Conn., $2; R. T. Coolvinjrhaui. Ellenville, N. Y.. $5: Ar- tliur Langlians. Wlieeling. W. Va.. $25; .Tolin C. Gracev. Philadelphia, Pa., $10; I'ranli ,T. Clark. Trenton. X. J.. $25. For One Year — A. .T. Horning. Cincinnati, O., .f": Mr.'i. C. Witterstaetter. Cincinnati. ().. $.'i; Sam Kulin. Cincinnati, C. $5: E. W. Rutenschorer. Cincinnati. O.. $5; Mrs. J. Murpliv. Cincinnati O., .$1; R. H. Freis, Ft. Tliomas. Ivy.. $10: Sidney W. Murphy. Cin- cinnati, n.. $2; Henrv F. Koester. Cincin- nati. ().. $r>; KnrtschV Bros.. St. Bernard. O.. $2. Total. SI.")!!. 00. Previously reported from all cources. $-14,(!0tt.75. Grand total. $-l4.7«.S.T.'i. John Young, Secy. 1170 Broadway. Oct. 26, 1918. Now and then some members criti- cise or compliment the efforts given which is always appreciated by the chairman of the respective committees, who, by the way, would welcome more of both kinds, be it complimentary or otherwise. As the committees are at all times trying to reflect the kind of publicity that would do the most good, suggestions are at all times most wel- come. Now, to those who cannot help in this direction, may we not expect the financial interest in our campaign, so necessary to carry on for 1919, which soon will be in operation, for without the financial needs your committees cannot properly plan for the ensuing year. The general layout of the new years work will soon be ready for action and the members who so generously gave will surely feel that they have started a movement that will have added re- sults as time rolls on. Let every man in our business give his full limit and profit by the investment by keeping interested in all its workings. Give, and you will receive full meas- ure in return so that your work and our work will merit its own. Henry Penn, Chairman, National Publicity Campaign. YOUR WORK AND OUR WORK. The members of the Publicity and Finance Committees have given gener- ously of their time towards the up- building of our Publicity Campaign with the sole aim of trying to get maximum results for all branches of the business. SOME SIGNIFICANT ADVERTISE- MENTS. If it were not for its pathetic side from a non-combatant standpoint, the following want ads., clipped from a Trieste newspaper, would sound amusing; but they tell a sad story that will not down: — "Iron bed, pair of black trousers, and coat offered in exchange for food- stuffs." "New novels, large collection, In exchange for five pounds of food." •Finest stockings, lady's colored, in exchange for sugar or fats." "Linen sheet wanted to make into a dress, for cash or maize meal." "Yellow canary in exchange for a rabbit, ,lapanese vases for fats or beans." "A business suit offered in ex- change for one i)Ound of tat." The appropriate answer from Amer- ica is redoubled effort to make the preponderance of food among the Allies become greater and greater as that of the enemy wanes. 436 HORTICULTURE November 2, 1918 The beauty of the crabapples ot North America and eastern. Asia in spring when they are covered with their pinli, rose color or white flowers has often been described in these Bul- letins. That few trees produce hand- somer or more abundant fruit is per- haps not yet generally known or the value ot these trees for the decoration of the autumn garden fully appreci- ated. All the crabapples, including the species from Florida and Oregon, are hardy in the north. They are all Indifferent to the presence of lime In the soil and therefore can be grown successfully in parts ot the United States where it is impossible to culti- vate many plants like rhododendrons and azaleas to which the presence of lime is fatal. Of the large groups of shrubs and small trees of general and wide cultivation in this country — Lilacs, Syringas, Crabapples, Viburn- ums, Hawthorns and Cornels — none equal the Hawthorns and Crabapples in the size and brilliancy of their fruit. Tie fruit of the American crab- apple is larger than that of the Asiatic species, depressed-globose except in the Oregon species, light green or pale yellow, covered with a waxy ex- udation, and very fragrant. The fruit of the Asiatic species is red, yellow with a red cheek or greenish, and va- ries in size from that of a small pea to a diameter of an inch and a halt. On some species the fruit falls as soon as it is ripe and on others it per- sists until spring. There are many natural hybrids of these Asiatic plants and, as is the case in several other genera, the hybrids are often more valuable as garden plants than their parents; and as all apples hy- bridize very freely it is probable that large sowings of the seeds of the plants gathered in a collection like that of the Arboretum, which contains all the species and many varieties and hybrids, will yield forms of greater value as garden plants than those now known. It is hard to say which is the hand- somest of the Asiatic crabapples at this season of the year. The showiest fruit is perhaps that of Malus pruni- folia. This tree has been considered a native of Siberia and northern China, but although it has been known in western gardens for more than one hundred and fifty years Its home as a wild tree is not yet known. It is evidently one of the rarest crab- apples in American gardens. The fruit is oblong, broader at the base than at the apex, nearly an inch and a half in length, very lustrous, bright red, or yellow with a red cheek. It differs from many of the other Asiatic (rabapples in the Jarge, persistent, erect calyx. In this country at least the fruit is less abundant than that of many other species. The Rinki Crab, v/hich is now believed to be a variety of Malus prunifolia, produces large crops of fruit in the Arboretum; this is smaller than the fruit of M. pruni- folia and is often nearly globose, red. yellow or green on different trees. The Rinki is a native of northern and western China, and for many centu- ries has been cultivated by the Chi- nese as a fruit tree. From China it was early carried to Japan where it was generally cultivated for its fruit until replaced by the American and European apples of larger size and better quality. The handsome and abundant fruit of the Rinki should se- cure for it a place in American gar- dens. Among hybrids of Malus prunifolia with other species, principally with the Siberian M. iaccata, are plants which are conspicuous in the abund- ance and beauty of their fruit which, although somewhat smaller than that of M. prunifolia, is equally brilliant in color. This hybrid, which is still with- out a name, is well worth attention Plants of M. floridana are unusually full of fruit this year which on some trees almost hides the leaves, giving the plant the appearance of fountains of old gold. The fruit on different plants varies somewhat in color and in size; from some it drops in the autumn as soon as it is ripe, and on other trees it remains until spring. Such trees furnish birds with great quantities of appreciated winter food. From many points of view this crab- apple is one of the very best large shrubs or small trees which can be grown in the northern United States. It is perfectly hardy and of excellent habit; for forty years it has never failed to cover itself with flowers which, bright rose color in the bud, are white after the buds have opened; and there have not been many au- tumns when the fruit has not been as abundant as It is this year. Malus Arnoldiana, a natural hybrid of M. floridana with some other species, originated in the Arboretum. It has the habit of M. floridana but the flow- ers and fruits are nearly twice as large. Some persons consider this hy- brid the handsomest of the crabapples and there are certainly no more beau- tiful objects in the Arboretum this autumn. The different forms of the Japanese Malus Sieholdiana are all handsome in the autumn. The typical form is a low shrub broader than high with arching stems, and there is an arborescent form of excellent habit. This crab produces great quantities ol fruit which is not larger than a smalt pea and is bright red on some Individ uals and yellow on others. It has the merit of flowering later than the other Asiatic crabapples. The variety cal ocarpa of M. Siel)oldianied to Dallas by his brother, J. W. Sarver, who is in the aviation service and located at Speedway, near Indianapolis. Jahn W. Montgomery John W. Montgomery, son of Robert Montgomery, Natlckj Mass., was killed Historic Independence Day Celebration in Paris. The American soldiers were literally covered with flowers. From every balcony along the route flowers were rained down on them. The photograph shows a section of Yanks at the Picpus cemetery where Lafayette is buried. in European waters during a collision between the U. S. destroyer Shaw, and a British vessel, October 9. Mr. Mont- gomery enlisted last spring and was for some time stationed at New Lon- don, Conn. He left Philadelphia Au- gust 18 for over-seas and was acting as second quartermaster at the time of his death. Jlr. Montgomery was formerly in the employ of Mrs. J. W. Rogers and lately with Morse & Beats, of Lowell. A host of friends will sympathize with his family in their irreparable loss. Mr. Montgomery was 28 years old. Miss Theresa Whitman. We regret to announce the death of Miss Theresa Whitman, formerly in the employ of H. E. Wilson, Rochester, N. Y., who died after a brief illness of Spanish influenza at the Providence Hospital, Washington. D. C, on Sun- day. Oct. 20th. A short time ago she enlisted as a Red Cross nurse and for the past two months has nursed amongst the soldiers who were smitten with the disease from which she died. Her brother Louis, was the first Roch- ester soldier to pay the supreme sacri- fice in France. Another brother is a sergeant in the 307th Field Artillery in France. She leaves her parents and four sisters and two brothers to mourn her loss. The funeral services were held from the home at 194 Conkey avenue and burial was made at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery on Friday, Oct. 25th. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Report of Committee. The following report of new chrys- anthemums exhibited at Chicago, 111., Oct. 19, has been submitted by the committee appointed by the society. By Mount Greenwood Cemeterj' Asso.. name of variety seedling No. 1-1916; color, pink; type, inc.; points, com. 90. Seedling No. 4-1916; color, yellow; type, inc.; points, com. 91. By Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich.; name of variety, Lulah; color, pink; type, pompon; ex. points, 91. Name of variety, Waldo; color, white; type, pompon- ex. points, 90. CH.4BLES W. Johnson, Secy. TEXAS STATE FLORISTS' ASSOCIA- TION. On account of the extreme condi- tions that prevail all over the country, it is decided that the convention and flower show that were to be held by the Texas State Florists' Association. November 19-21, be postponed. The flower show will not be held at all this year and the convention will be held at some later date. It is very likely that this meeting will go over till spring. L. J. T.^cKETT, Secy. Fort Worth. The annual meeting of the Chrys- anthemum Society of America will be held in the Engineering Building, New York. Nov. 6th, 8 p. m. J November 2. 1918 [1 0 R T 1 C U L T U R E 43i» iiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiw iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiu^ ORCHIDS ^^TRe Liberty Collection'' ORCHIDS We have selected from our unrivalled stock one hundred of the most choice and rare forms which w^e offer for sale at One Hundred Dollars per plant. This collection consists of Cattleyas, Laelio-Cattleyas, Cypripediums, Brasso-Cattleyas, Dendrobiums, Sophro- Cattleyas, Laelio-Brasso-Cattleyas, etc., which has taken us many years to assemble. A most unique foundation on which to start a notable orchid collection. Julius Roehrs Company Rutherford, N. J. ORCHIDS Photographs, Paintings and Complete List on Application ORCHIDS i;:iiiii:i:iiii»iiiiiii;li!iiiiiaiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiliiiliuiMiiiiiiii.iiiiiiiMU^ A LILY BULB QUERY. I am desirous of information regard- ing llagnificum lily bulbs. I have a quantity of bulbs which have been grown and flowered under glass, and are now dug and being cured. These bulbs have given many small bulblets which I believe can be grown into flowering size it properly treated. What should I do with these now — plant them outdoors or store? Any information pertaining to the above would be greatly appreciated. Respectfully yours, Maine. H. L. C. Bulbis of Lilium speciosum mag- nificum may be planted now in the open ground in rows three feet apart and six inches distant in the row. In two years they should be large enough for forcing. It is better not to use manure. A mulch of leaves or straw during winter is beneficial. MID-WEST HORTICULTURAL EX- POSITION. The date of the Mid-West Horticul- tural Exposition has been changed from November 5-8 to December 10-13, on account of state quarantine for in- fluenza. This is unfortunate but seems imperative from present conditions. Wesley Greene. Des Moines, la. DAISIES Boston YfUow, 2M in $7.00 $60.00 Mrs. Sanders, 2 in 4.00 35.00 White Marguerites, 214 in 6.00 50.00 Gtant White, 21,4 in 6.00 50.00 White Marguerites, 5 in $35.00 per 100 C. U. LIGGIT Office, 335 Bulletin Building PHILADELPHIA, PA. CHRYSANTHEMUM SPECIALISTS ELMER D. SMITH & CO. ADRIAN, MICH. RERIM S Bench grown stock ready for six and elcbt inch pots — price 35c. and 50c. — rarletlei BOSTONS, KOOSBVELTS, WHITHAMIl and TEDDT, JB. H. H. BARROWS, Whitnan, Mass. E. W. FENGAR CHRYSANTHEMUMS 147-187 Linden Ave. IBVINGTON, N. J. CHARLES H. TOTTY CHRYSANTHEMUMS IVI^V^ISOIM, IM. J. BOBBINK & ATKINS NURSBiYliEN, FLORISTS, PLANTERS Rl/THERFORD. NEW JERSEY We are subBcribers to the Nurserymen*! ITund for Markat Development, also "Saj It With Flowers" Publicity Campaign. NURSERY STOCK Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, Small Fruits, Clematis, Evergreens and Roses. Write for Trade List W. & T. SMITH COMPANY, GeDiva, N. T. We are subscribers to the Nurserymen's Fund for Market Development HOLLAND NURSERIES BEST HABDT BHODODENDROXl, AZALEAS, OONIFKKS, CLEMATU, H. P. ROSES, 8HBUB8 AND HKR- BACEOCS PLAITTS. P. OUWERKERK. 2W JsH StrMt Witttwlin lliliHt P. 0. «•. I HiMm. N. I. When writing Advertisers M\) mention Horticulture 440 HORTICULTUEE November 2, 1918 LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS CHICAGO. J. J. Karins, of Dreer's, is in tlie city and brings reports of the good business he finds being done in the central cities. All the midseason varieties of chrys- anthemums are now seen at J. A. Bud- long's, who is making a specialty of this flower this season. The first Bonnaffons were cut Oct. 28th. At Zech & Mann's the shipping trade is very heavy. The orders for New Orleans for All Souls' Day and All Saints' Day were nearly as heavy as in other years and the Monday and Tuesday shipments included many to be used for this time honored _custom. The American Bulb Co. has been ad- vised that their .French bulbs are on the wa^ from New York. Ordinarily this would mean that they would be In the store soon but the shipment across the country now frequently rfe- quires more time than across the ocean. The limiting of funeral attendance to ten persons and the request to send all flowers direct to the cemeteries has put a sudden stop to the rush of busi- ness that the florists were doing. With many funerals at the same time the difficulty of delivering flowers to the right persons may be imagined and the result was the cancelling of orders. Bulbs from Eureka. Calif., are seen at the stores. So far the stock is con- fined to tulips and paper whites, and while the bulbs are not all as clean looking as the imported stock, owing to the scarcity of labor on the western coast, the stock compares favorably in many respects with the Dutch bulbs. At the Winterson Seed Store a test was made of the paper whites and every bulb cut showed its blossom stalk. Manager Degnan says condi- tions this year are not favorable to a fair test of the ability to grow as' fine bulbs in this country as abroad, but it is most important that we have es- tablished the fact that our soil and climate are adapted to tliat purpose. FISHKILL, N. Y. Fred Wood, younger son of L. Wood, is just recovering from an attack of Spanish influenza. His absence from the greenhouses at this critical time has been seriously felt, as the shortage of help in this neighliorhood is very acute. NEW YORK. We are glad to note that J. K. Allen is gradually recovering from his recent indisposition. H. Bayersdorfer & Co. of Philadel- phia have a New York office at 709 1st avenue, near 42ud street. Sympathy is extended to W. T. Lee, florist in the Hippodrome build- ing, on the sad death of his son, 33 years of age, last Friday, after two days' illness with pneumonia, .1. Austin Shaw started this week for California, where his wife has been for some time at the home of their married daughter. He is in hopes that the salubrious climate with the winter's rest may alleviate his lameness which has of late been very acute. We hope he may come back in spririgtlme invigorated and with his disability well removed, so that he may resume his former ac- tivity among the trade of New York, ALBANY, N. Y. The retail stores. The Rosary, Danker, Eyres, etc., are all pushed to the limit with funeral design work. The flower market here has enjoyed a great boom for the month of Octo- ber, after a summer season of unwel- come dullness. The wholesale Cut Flower Company is very busy with shipping trade and it is late in the evening now when Tom Tracey man- ages to get home to his new family circle. But nobody finds any fault with this course of events. Somewhat of a novelty received here this week is some realy good sweet peas. Cincinnati — A committee of which C. J. Jones is chairman and Miss Laura Murphy, 329 Main street, secre- tary and treasurer, is soliciting sub- scriptions from the florists of Cincin- nati and surrounding territory, to a Christmas fund for the florists of this vicinity who are in the service of our country. Florists are urged to send their contributions to the treasurer at once and not later than November 20th, and to send, also, the names and addresses of all the florists whom they know that are in the service in order that the committee will overlook no one. The fund is to be divided among the boys share and share alike and is to be mailed to them in the shape of money orders that they may procure what they want at their imniediate station. A PASSWORD AS WELL AS A SLOGAN. Business everywhere during the present period especially in the flor- ists line has gone beyond the expecta- tions of us all, of course in a great measure due to the unfortunate epi- demic which necessitated everyone being worked to the limit, employer and employee alike, and everybody from the wireworker to the grower sharing in the rush to fill orders v;hich came from all directions. Now, during a rush like the present we are apt to forget the condition of the future, as for instance, where the demands for flowers have been many on account of the influenza epidemic, there would be a curtailment of flow- ers later on, due to the fact that the unusual expenditure of the customer will alter conditions. It is up to us to keep the ball roll- ing by continually advertising our slogan, "SAY IT WITH FLOWERS." Now, many may say why advertise our product when we have a shortage of flowers as perhaps will be the case later on? Do you realize that when you create the demand you will also create something that will fill the bill, if not with one thing, then with ano- other. Have you noticed how many manu- facturers have been advertising their product to the public although the government has commandeered their entire out-put for the period of the war? This is done for the sole pur- pose of holding their good will in the eyes of the public so that their product may not be forgotten when time comes normal again. What do you think the slogan v ill mean to every thinking man, woman or child who when in doubt as to what to send to Mother, Father, Sister or Brother? Do you realize the effect it will have? .'\nd if all who use Print- er's Ink will make use of it, do you think of what the future has in store for you? Go the limit with the slogan and you will merit the benefits more and iiore. Hk.nuy Penn, Chairman, National Publicity Campaign, PHILADELPHIA. If you want to see par excellence In carnations, take a run out to Elkins Park and see Wm. Kleinheinz, For so early in the season they are wonder- ful. He is a carnation wizard all right. John Westcott paid his final visit to W'aretown on Oct. 29th and 30th,- The rod and gun are laid away for the winter and the natives relapse in- to tlieir old-time peaceful slumbers. Good-bye, Barnegat^for a little while. November 2, 1918 U OTJ TTTnriTT tlR E H\ SEED TRADE Black Leg Epidemic Fought By Seed Growers. To protect cabbage growers against the black leg disease which prevailed In so many fields this season, the seed growers' committee will disinfect all the Wisconsin Hollander seed grown in the Racine-Kenosha plots this sea- son. The plant pathology department of the University of Wisconsin will di- rect the work. "The Wisconsin Hollander strain, de- veloped at the Wisconsin Experiment station, is practically immiiue to cab- bage yellows, but it is subject to black leg just as other strains are," says R. E. Vaughan. "Both commercial and experimental plots of the Hollander demonstrated this year the advantage of planting it as a safeguard against cabbage yellows, as the conditions for the disease were especially favorable and ordinary commercial varieties were badly affected. Black leg was very destructive in Iowa, Illinois, In- diana, and Ohio, as well as in Wiscon- sin. The hot weather was also unfa- vorable, and there was a considerable number of maggots and green worms. The Wisconsin Hollander suffered losses from these sources along with other strains." The plant pathology department ad- vises that the epidemic of black leg this year promises a scattering of the disease next year, and further out- breaks. Rotation of the seed bed and the field are recommended by the way of prevention. Disinfection of seed, preferably with the corrosive subli- mate solution, is also advised. Selec- tion of seed heads from dry plants with strong, vigorous root systems, and no sign of the disease is an im- portant safeguard for purity of next year's seed crop. Investigating Seed Exports. The seed-reporting service of the Bu- reau of Markets frequently is called upon to advise the War Trade Board relative to the granting of licenses for the export of vegetable seeds. In or- der that this might be done intelligent- ly and expeditiously, it seemed desir- able at this time to ascertain facts as to the kinds and total quantities of vegetable seeds for which export licenses are desired. These facts will be considered in connection with in- formation as to the available supplies and probable consumption, and can be used as a basis for advising the War Trade Board relative to granting ex- port licenses. With this end in view The Godfrey strong roots $2.25 doz. $17.50 per 100 Aethiopica 6 to 8 inches circum. 2.50 doz. 22.50 per 100 Aethiopica 3 to 4 inches circum. 1.50 doz. 10.00 per 100 Freesia Purity Ys to 3-^ in. diam. $1.00 per 100 $7.50 per 1000 Dutch and French Bulbs are now here. Send us your list of requirements for special quotations. Asparagus plumosus nanus seed $2.50 1000 5000 for $12.00 Cyclamen B's Gigantic separate colors or mixed 1.00 per 100 $9.00 per 1000 Sow winter flowering Sweet Peas to follow *'Munis," and for spring an«l Easter flowering. Full list sent on request. Jlribur C. Boddington Co., Inc. 12$ Chambers Street, see&smei; new Vork City "Seeds with a Lineage" All Varieties Thoroughly tested at our trial grounds, Rasmes Park, London, England. Send for Catalogue CARTERS I ESTED SEEDS, Inc., CeDmerce BldgTeoIton, M»t. BAMBOO CANE STAKES Per bale Per bale NATCRAl/, 6-9 «., 600 S7.00 9-13 ft.. 400 8.50 Prices ex warehouse New York Terms — Net cash 30 days. McHUTCHISON & CO. 95 Chambers St., New Tork FKEESIA PURITY MAJNIMOTH, % iuch and up. SWEET PEAS, Winter Flowering Spencer, best varieties. J.II.HM <;iG.\NTEUM. from cold stora^^e. in cases of 350, CVCL.VMEN SEED, finest American iirown, new varieties, tlNEK.UMA BEGONIA "NICE" STOCKS, ETC. Send lis a card stating kind and quantities wanted and will give you special prices. J. M. THORBURN & CO. 53 Barclay .Street Tlironeh to 64 Park Place NEW YORK CITY an inquiry has been made by the seed- reporting service as to the exports of vegetable seeds to Canada, our other allies, and neutral countries. Complete figures have not yet been compiled from this inquiry, but it may be said that a large increase in exports over 1917 is contemplated this year by a number of concerns. This increase amounts in certain cases to Ave or six times the amount exported in 1917. ONIONS SAVE SOLDIERS' LIVES. During the coming summer (Dec. to May) we are going to ask our readers to grow larger quantities of onions! The object of the request is to increase the quantities of this veg- etable, so that more may be available to send to the troops in East Africa and other hot, trying climates. A journalist friend, who called on Us a few days ago when home on a few weeks' sick leave, told us that iiothing under God's sun was of so much benefit to sick mem. He is in the Medical Corps, and he says that nothing would have such a stimulant effect as an onion, in fact he vows that he has seen an onion save a man's life, on more than one occa- sion. Dried cabbage, he tells us, eats more or less like pieces of boiled paper — carrots are better, hut not to be compared with an onion. The onion can be sent up fresh, i. e., it need not be dried or dehydrated. It is alive, and it gives life! We feel sure read- ers will welcome any suggestion whereby they may help to alleviate — if only in a small waj' — the hard- ships of our fighting men. They want onions, and the first step to getting onions to them is to have the Imlbs to send. — South African Gar- dening and Country Life. STUMPP & WALTER CO. Seeds and Bulbs 30-32 Barclay Street NEW YORK CITY U2 HORTICULTUKE November 2, 1918 IN THE National Capitol M yonr eervice to dellTer Floweri •r Deslens on Order by Telo- Krapb or otherwise. Prompt Reliable Sertico. GEORGE H. COOKE Connecticut Ave. and L St. WASHINGTON, D .C. "The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Teletfraph Delivery 124 TREMONT ST. IM FOB KANSAS CITY Transfer Your Order* to SAMUEL MURRAY 1017 Grand Avenue Member Florists' Teleeraph Delivery DAVID CLARKE'S SONS Deliver orders from any part ot the country to New York City Write or Teleeraph 2139-2141 Broadway, - New York Telephone 1552-1563 Columbus KOTTMTLLER, Florist 426 Madison Ave. and 49th St., New York. Alto Vanderbilt Hotel Telephone, Murray Hill 783 Out-of-town Orders Solicited. Location Central. Personal Attention. Member F. T. D. Asso. ADAM SEKENGER FLORIST 32NEWBURY^^ BANGOR, MB. IVe Cover all Points In Maine Providence, Rhode Island Johnston Brothers LEADING FLORISTS 3i8 Dorrance Street Member Florists' Teleeraph DellTery Of Interest to Retail Florists FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH. Leading Retail Florists Listed by Towns for Ready Reference. Orders transferred by telegram or otherwise to any of tiie firms whose address Is here given will be promptly and prop- erly filled and delivered. Alhany, N. Y.— H. G. Eyres, 108 State St. Albany, N. T.— The Rosery, 23 Steuben St. Bangor, Me.— Adam Sekenger, 32 New- bury St. Boston — Thos. F. Galvln, 1 Park St. Boston— Penn the Florist, 124 Tremont St. Boston— Julius A. Zlnn, 4 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 Ave. Cleveland, O.— Adam Graham & Sons, 5523 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, 0.— Knoble Bros., 1836 W. 26th St. Cleveland, O.— The Smith & Fetters Co., 735 Euclid Ave. Denver, Col.— Park Floral Co., 1643 Broadway. Detroit, Mich.— J. Breitmeyer's Sons, corner Brodway and Gratiot Ave. Fall River, Mass. — Warburton, 495 New Boston Rd. and 36 N. Main St. Houston, Tex.— Kerr, The Florist. Kansas City, Mo. — Samuel Murray, 1017 Grand Ave. New Haven, Conn.— J. N. Champion & Co., 1026 Chapel St. New York- David Clarke's Sons, 2139- 2141 Broadway. New Y^ork— Alex. McConnell, 611 5th Ave. New York— Young & Nugent, 42 W. 28th. New York- A. T. Bunyard. 413 Madison Ave., at 48th St. New York— Dards, N. E. corner 44th St. and Madison Ave. New York— G. E. M. Stumpp, 761 Fifth Ave. New York- Thos. F. Galvln, Fifth Ave., at 46th St. New York— Kottmlller, 426 Madison Ave. and 49th St., also Vanderbilt Hotel. New York— Mai Schling, 785 Fifth Ave. Providence, R. I.— Johnston Bros., 38 Dorrance St. Rochester, N. Y.— J. B. Keller Sons, 25 Clinton Ave. N. Established 1874 DARDS Z\\ Madison Are., New York HELP do YOUR BIT To-day By SELLING THRIFT and WAR SAVING STAMPS. STAND behind THE FOOD CONSERVATION LAWS. Display prominently PATRI- OTIC POSTERS. DO IT NOW JOHN BREITMEYER'S — =SONS— Cor. Broadway and Gratiot Avei. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs . . . Nigh Grade Gut Blooms We cover all Michigan points and rood sections of Ohio* Indiana and Canadt^ Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association. GnD£ BROS CO GUDE BROS. CO. WASHINGTON, D. C. Member Florists TeleCrapIi Delivery Orders for N£W TOBK. Write or Phone to MAX SCHLING 785 Fiftli Ave. Best Florists in the States as References. BDROPEAN ORDERS EXECDTBD Members of the FlorUts' Telegraph Delivery THE ROSERY 23 STEUBEN ST. A.L.BA.IMY. N. V. FLOWER DEUVERIES FOR ALBANY AND VICINITY Memtwis Florists' Telegraph Delivery G. E. M. STUMPP 761 Fifth Ave. NEW YORK CITY Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Asso. yoOnTTnugent 42 West 28 Street New York Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery No Orders Aceepte«l for l,e8s tlmn $5.00 Danker Albany, New York Tlie best of F. T. D. Service always November 1918 H OR 11 CULTURE 443 CHICAGO Send Your Orden to WILLIAM J. SMYTH Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association Michigan Ave. at 31st Street Prompt Auto DeliverT Service THOS. F. GALVIN ir<< 561 Fifth Ave. Vanderbllt Hotel NEW YORK D AOTnil 1 Park Street DUO I If 11 799 Boylston Street liliviries te Sttamers and ill Ejsttrn Points Orders Filled Day or Night for O L. E: V E I- AIM D and State of Ohio Complete Stock. Regular disconnt to Trade. KNOBLE BROS. 189« W. 25th St., CleveUnd, O. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery THE SMITH & FETTERS CO. 735 Euclid Avenue CLEVELAND, OHIO Flowers of Every Kind in Season CLEVELAND A. GRAHAM & SON 5523 Euclid Ave. Will take good care of your orders Members oj F, T. D. Association. Retail Deliveries to central Hudson River points* on Telegraphic Order. WOOD BROS. FISUKILL, X. Y. S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y. ANDERSON service means fresh, stnrdy Stock and prompt deliveries in BUFFALO, LOCKPORT, NIAGARA FALLS and WESTERN NEW YORK. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery HIGH GRADE PLANTS For Retail Stores a Specialty ASK FOR UST THOMAS ROLAND. Nahant, Mass. WORCESTER, MASS. Randall's Flower Shop HABBT I. RANDALL, Proprietor. Member Florists' Telegraph Dellvvry St. Louis, Mo.— Fred C. Weber. 4326-28 Olive St. St. Paul. Minn. — Holm & Olson, Inc. Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. — r. R. Pier- son Co. Toronto. Can.— J. H. Dunlop, 8-10 West Adelaide St. Washington. D. C— Gude Bros., 1214 F St. Washington. D. C— George H. Cooke, Connecticut Ave. and L St. Worcester, Mass. — Randall's Flower Shop. 22 Pearl St. NEW FLOWER STORES. Galva, III.— Miss M. Short. Chicago, III.— Roy White, 2544 Clark St. N. NEWS NOTES. Portland, Ore. — Thomas Ellingham's greenhouses have been purchased by John Young, who will remove them to his range at Yakima. Fairport, N. Y. — George B. Hart has purchased the greenhouses and tract of seventeen acres of the estate of the late Frank P. O'Brien. The land will be used as trial grounds for Hart & Vick, Inc. Westerly, R. I. — The greenhouse plant of S. J. Renter & Son, contain- ing 250,000 sq ft. of glass and thou- sands of feet of piping, are to be dis- mantled, per order of Judge Herbert W. Rathbun, receiver. HESS & SWOBODA FLORISTS Telephones 1501 and L 1532 1415 Farnum St. OIVIA.IHA. NEB. THE F. T. D. FLORIST for Elizabeth, N. J. LEAHY'S Best of Service 1169 E. Jersey St. J H. F. A. LANGE WORCESTER, MASS. Deliveries to all points in New England. 12S,000 Square Feet e( Glass. Member Florists' Teleirraph Dellrer/ Association. EAST ORANGE, N. J. SMITH, The Floritt We deliver by automobile in East, West and South Orange, also Glen Ridge, Mont- clair. Bloomfleld, Newark and New York. ST. LOUIS, MO. FRED C. WEBER 4326-28 Olive St. Mimber Florists Telegraph Delivery AsscciaHtn NOTICE INITIALS. We have one store only THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, CLEfELANI Euclid Avenue The Far- Famed Flowers of TORONTO DeUvered on mail or teleeraph order for any occasion. In any part of the Dominion. JOHN H. DUNLOP »-10 West Adelaide St. - TORONTO, ONT ALBANY, N. Y. Flowerg or Design Work DELIVERED IN ALBANY AND VICINITY ON TELEGRAPHIC ORDER 106 STATE STREET, ALBANY, N. Y. "THE HOME OF FLOWERS" The largest cnt Bower store In Ameriea. Orders for the TWIN CITIES and for aU Northwestern points jiven promot at. tention. HOLM & OLSON, incorporated ST. PAUL, MINN. ^■<* Park Floral Go. B. E. GILLI8, President. E. P. NEIMAN, Secretary. Member FlorisU' Telecraph Delivery DENVER, COLORADO Quality and Reliability WARBURTON FALL RIVER, MASS. Deliveries of Flowers and Plaata la FALL KIVEB and eontlriwas territory. 444 HORTICULTUKE November 2, 1918 Your Order For BEAUTIES will be filled complete if you depend on us to supply you. The quality is the best and the price is right. THE LEO NIESSEN GO. 1201 Race Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. TRY Horticulture's Advertisers FIRST Before Looking Elsewhere tell Them You Did So And They'll Reciprocate EDWARD REID WHOLESALE FLORIST 1619 - 21 Ranitead St., Philadelphia, Pa. CHOICE BEAUTIES, ORCHIDS, VALLEY, ROSES ud all Seasonable Varieties of Cut Flowers CHARLES E.MEEHAN Wholesale Cut Flowers Plants, Greens, etc. 5 So. Mole St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. GEORGE B. HART WHOLESALE FLORIST 24 stone St., Rochester, N. Y. exThillco. Wholesale Florists MI^MISAOND, IIMD. <•!••«• neatlom HorltODltare when wrltlns. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, inc. WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS ConalKmmeiiti S»Uclt«d Hardy Fancy Fern Oar Specialty 264 RANDOLPH ST., DETROIT, MICH. The House for Quality and Service ZECH & MANN |^~We are Wholesale Florists Doing a Strictly Wholesale Business 30 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA. PA. IF You Want Anything from Boston Get It From Henry M. Robinson & Co. For Safety Place Your Orders With Us fiHEIIMIRY IVi. ROBIIMSOIM & 2 lA^inthrop Square and 32 Otis Street, BOSTON, MASS. WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS TRADE PRICES -Per 100 TO DEALERS OhLY Roses Am Beauty , Speaal " " Fancy and Extra " " No. 1 and culls Russell Hadlev Mock, Key Arenberg, Hoosier Beauty Ward, HillingdoD KiUarney, Key, Taft Ophelia. Sunburst Carnatioiu CatUeyas Lilies. LonKiflonim Lilies, Speciosum ■ Lily of the Valley Snapdragon Violets Dahlias Calendula ChrysKnthemnms Gardenias ■ Adianttun Smilax Asparagus Plumosus. & Spren. (loo Bchs.) . BOSTON Oct. 28 ST. LOUIS Oct. 28 PHILA. Oct. 28 30-co co.oo 8.00 8.00 8.0c 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8. CO 2.50 60.00 20.00 Co. 00 8.00 6.00 .73 1. 00 , lO.CO 50.00 30.00 16,00 16. CO J 6. 00 16.00 16.00 I&.OC 16.00 16.00 6.00 75.00 25. to 25.00 I3.00 10.00 1. 00 2. CO «S.co I.BS 35.00 50.00 30.00 to 40.00 a 0.00 to 30.CO 10.00 to 15.00 S.oo to to tJ 25.00 5.00 to 3.C0 to 6.00 3 00 to 6.00 3.00 to 10.00 4.C0 to 6.00 I 15.00 6, CO 4.C0 40. 2.00 2.00 10. CO to 100.00 to to to 8.00 to 6.00 tc .75 to 10 00 to 3.00 to 25.03 40.00 30.00 20.00 . 10.00 I 8.o> I 10,00 8.00 I 8.00 8.00 8. 00 5.00 40. CO 25.00 4.00 15.00 50. CO 35.00 25.00 30.00 25.00 25.00 20.00 lO.OC 15.00 15. oc 6.00 50.0c 1. 00 15.00 ; 00 to ico.oo to 5.00 to 4c ,00 to 1. 00 25. CO 5c. 00 William F. Kasting Co. 568-570 WASHINGTON STREET ris-ts BUFFALO, N. Y. J. A. BUDLONG ROSES, VALLEY and CARNATIONS A Specialty 184 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO WHOIESAIE GROWER of CUT FLOWERS ROBERT DYSART CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT Simple methodd of correct accoantln^ especially adapt«d for florists' nB«. BOOKS BALAJUCKD AND ADJUSTED 40 STATE STREET . . BOSTON Telephone Malm S8 Boston Floral Supply Co. 347-357 Cambridge St., Bostoo Headquarters for CYCAS. BASKETS. WIRE DESIGNS and WAX FLOWERS Send for price list if you have not re- ceived one. November 2, 1918 HORTIOULTURE 445 Flower Market Reports While a few weeks ago BOSTON we were suffering from an epidemic w h i cli caused a situation unprecedented for this season of the year, for the past few days, we have also been up against a weather situation of such intense warmth that the supply of stock that has been received daily has been more than ample to meet any demand that has Ijeen made upon the market. Chrysanthemums have been flooding the market In their various varieties, but even with this apparent abundant supply prices hold well. Roses are also plentiful and are of excellent quality as also are carnations. Lilies still continue to be scarce while violets of the double variety are being received in larger quantities daily. Everyone seems to be satisfied with the situation, however, and are glad of the opportunity to gain a much needed rest. In sharp contrast to CHICAGO conditions a few days ago. the market today has all and even more flowers than can be used to advantage. This has come by the swinging around of sup- ply to overbalance demand and that was caused by the cutting down of the mainsta-y of the flower business — funeral trade. The prohibiting of public funerals and the inability to handle a large quantity of flowers at so many places each day was so ap- parent that orders dropped off. On the other hand, the time of the pom- pon chrysanthemum had arrived and thousands of these flowers were added to the large blooms of which there is now a big supply. Counters and ice boxes full and out-of-town orders are most welcome to help clear the stock, which is flrst class in every respect. Roses are also much more plentiful and there Is a large variety to choose from. The popularity of Mrs. Russell does not show any signs of weakening. Columbia is being grown extensively but has yet to prove itself. Orchids and lily of the valley are in fair sup- ply. Violets are rather slow in mov- ing, many going to the waste barrel. Carnations are scarce but are not missed in the big supply of pompons. Calendulas are abundant and have made an uninterrupted run of a year, selling well all the time. There is a good supply of all kinds of green. October 26 closed a CLEVELAND, four weeks period which for feverish business activity stands unrivaled in the history of the trade. In all estab- lishments, large and small, previous SWEET PEAS This fall finds our growers with (he finest crops and of the best quality Sweet Peas we've ever offered our customers this time of he year, mostly pinks (light and liark), whites, and a tew other sluules. $1.00, $1.50, $2.00 per 100 Pompon Chrysanthemums, Assort- ed Colors. $4.00 to $6.00 per doz. bunches Everything in Cut Flowers, Plants, Greens, Ribbons and Supplies. S. S. PENNOCK COMPANY The ^•Slfr'itllof Philadelphia NEW YORK 1 1 7 W. 28th St. PHILADELPHIA BALTIMORE 1 608- 1 620 Ludlow St. Franklin & St. Paul Sts. WASHINGTON. 1216 H. St.. N. W. WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS - "^"""^^fiTD'EiLERsorLY RoBes Aid . Beauty , Speaal ■ ■ ■ '* " Fancy and Extra ** " No. I and culls Russell Hadley Euler, Mock Arenbcrg, Hoosicr Beauty Ward, HiUingdon Killamey , Key , Tait Ophelia. Sunburst Camatioiu Cattleyaa Lilies. Longiflorum Lilies, Speciosum Lily of the Valley Snapdrason Violets * • DahKas Calvndula ChryBanthemuiiis GardeDias Adiantmn Smilax • • AaparaffOsPlu.&Spren. (looBhs.) CINCINNATI Oct. 38 CHICAGO Oct. 28 BUFFALO Oct. 28 PITTSBDRG Oct. 28 25.00 15.00 6.0c 6.00 6.00- 6.00 5.00 4.00 3.00 3.0c 2.C0 60.00 13.00 to 35.00 to 20.00 to 10.00 to 1 s .oc ir 12,00 to 12. oc w 8.00 to 6.00 ic 6.00 to 4. CO to 3.00 to 75.00 to 20. CO to to 6.00 4 oc to 5.00 40.00 1 JO .00 15.00 I 5.00 . 15.00 I 15.00 I 15.00 I 4*oo I 3-^° 4 00 I 4.00 50.00 I3.00 4.00 4.0c .40 15.00 25.00 1. 00 30.00 2,00 6.00 1. 00 i3.oo 35.00 50-00 40.00 25.00 30,0c 20. CO 30.00 20.0c 15,00 15 00 15. CO 6.00 75.0c 15.00 8.00 6 00 .50 4.00 35.00 2.00 25,00 50.00 ic 30.00 15.00 5.0 6.00 6.0c 6.1.0 6.00 3.00 4.00 4.00 3. CO 60.00 15.00 4.00 8.00 ':6°o 3.0c 10 1. 00 to 10.00 to 2C.CO to X 00 to 15.00 to 35.00 to to 50,00 30.00 10. cc ^o.oc 10.00 10. CO 15. CO 6,00 10.00 IS.OO 6.0c 75.00 20.00 la.oo 10.00 5.00 1 .CO 6. CO 2.50 30, CO 30.00 3.00 20.00 50.00 40.00 3C.00 20 .CW 8.00 50.0c 35.00 3 5OC 25.00 8.00 to 15.00 6 CXI 6.00 6.cx> 4,00 75.00 15.C0 u X5.CX) t( 12.0c t( 15.00 u- 6.0c IC 100. (X) tC 7C.OC to to 10.00 4.(0 to 8,00 to I 00 13,00 to 20.00 3.00 to 6.00 90. CO to to 50.00 Cb 2.0c 60.0 records for the month of October are substantially distanced. The persis- tent call for flowers for funeral pur- poses due to the epidemic is the pri- mary cause. The arrival of immense quantities of outdoor chrysanthemums as well as heavier receipts of green- house stock on the above date, put an end — temporarily at least — to the in- terval of acute shortage and high prices. Roses are increasing in sup- ply, the prevailing prices being from 6c. to 20c.. the medium and longer grades predominating. As little heat is being run in the carnation ranges, this popular "bread-and-butter" flower is being greatly retarded. The main crop of dahlias is over. The mild weather has permitted the blooming of the late Lady Lennox cosmos, vast quantities of which are being offered. Choice lilies are fetching $2.25 per dozen. Hudson River violets are ar- riving in good condition, and like the locally-grown single sorts, move read- ily. Green stocks from the south ar- rive tardily, not because of bad ex- press service particularly, but because of the abnormal volume of business and the scarcity of labor. Home-grown asparagus and adiantum are now short and doubtless will remain so through- out the winter. Collections are better than usual and a larger volume of cash business ia being transacted. {Continued on page 447) 446 HORTICULTUKE November 2, 1918 H. E. FROMENT Wholesale Commission Florist Choice Cut Flowers New Addresa, 143 West 28U> St., NEW TOBK Telephones: 2200, 2201, Hadlson Square. —WML P. FORD — Wholesale Florist 107 W. 28tli Street, NEW YORK Telephone 5335, Farragnt. Call and Inspect the Best Establlsment In the Wholesale Flower District JOHN YOUNG & CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 53 WEST 28th STREET NEW YORK CITY Consi'^ments Solicited Phone Farrarat 4386 WALTER F. SHERIDAN Wholesale CoDuuisBion Dealer in CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 133 West ?8th Street, New York Teleptaon»=-«6tt°2633 Madison Square RIEDEL & MEYER, Inc. Wholesale Commission READY FOR BUSINESS 49 WEST 28th ST. NEW YORK. GEO. C. SIEBRECHT WHOLESALE FLORIST CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED fH0RB{J08j,ARRAaDT NEW YORK THE KERVAN CO Fresh Cot DeooratlTe ETercrveas. Highest Standard of Quality. Largest Stock in America. Write for Illustrated Catalog of Greens and Florists' Supplies 119 W. 28th St., - - NEW YORK WILLIAM H. KUEBLER Brooklyn*. Foramott aod Bed WHOLESALE COMMISSION HOUSE % First CUm Market far sil CUT FLOWERS' m Willonghby St, Brooklyi, E f I. C. FORD t21 Wast 28th St., NEW YORK Fi WES, m\ mmm A Fall Line of AI.1, CUT FLOWEBS. Telephone 3870 Farracnt. WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORIST !5[^^T'g^Sy&" TBUrBORB I I0I9 A fall tine of Cbelee Oat Flewar Steek far all »ar»««a«. FAKRAeDT l3l West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY ALBANY GUT FLOWER EXCHANGE 611 Broadway, ALBANY, N. Y. >NBT BT 8BNDLNO Consignments Solicited. THOMAS TRACEY, Msr, WHOLESALE orav SAVE TIME AND MONET BT 8ENDLNO TOCB OBDEBB TO DB Prices Right. Telephone ConnectioE HENRY M. ROBINSON CO. OF NEW YORK BB-B7 \A^es« aB«K ^'kree^ Televfaone*. 13 — M16 Madison Square CnnBiKnmenta SoUelled MATRICE L. GLASS. Treasorer NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only ROSES AND CARNATIONS American Beauty » Special ** " Fancy and Extra. " " No. I and culls. . Ruuell. Hadley Euler. Mock. Key Arenfaers, Hoosier Beauty Ward. HillinKdoii Killamey, Taft Ophelia. Sunburst Carnations Last Part of Wiik rintPartafWiik ending Oct 26 kaiiniiit OtL 28 1918 1111 I5-M to 3S.O0 15.00 to 30,00 to.oo to 15-00 8.Q0 to 19.00 3.00 to 10,00 3.00 to 8.00 5.00 to 20.00 4.CO to 13.00 5.00 to 15-00 4,00 le 13.00 5-O0 to 15.00 3. CO to 12,00 5.00 to 10.00 J. 00 to 8.00 3.00 to 8.00 e.oo to 6.00 4.00 to 10.00 400 to 13.00 3.00 to I3.00 i«o to 3.00 3.00 to 6.00 3. 00 to 40 WE WANT MORE SHIPPERS We have a nnmerona clientage of New Tork City bnyera and the imtamA ik- eeeds onr supply. This Is eepeelally trae of Bases. We have every tacUlty anS abundant means and best retnrns are assured for stock consigned to as. Addrees Toor Shipmeats to UNITED CUT FLOWER 1 1 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK CO. Inc. D, J, Pappas, Pret. To the Florist Trade of America The Unprecedented Demand lor Supplies of every kind, even w^ith Our Efficient Organization and Extensive Wareroonis, Taxes Us to tiie Limit to Fill our Daily Orders. If we- cannot always supply all your wants on the moment don't get impatient. New goods are constantly arriving. Hend your orders early and we shall give every possible attention. 1129 Arch Stre«t PHILA., PA. H. Bayersdorfer & Co. RCED (Sl KELLER 122 West 26th St.. New Tork Florists' Supplies We mannfaotore all oar litiJ DisiiBS, Baskets, Win Wirk &Novtltiis and are dealers in Decorative OlasBware* Growers and Florists* Beanlsltes WILLIAM MACKIE WHOLESALE FLORIST 105 West 28th Street, NBW TOBK ConslKiuneiits Solicited ' TELEPHONE: FARRAOUT 1W November L', 1918 HORTICULTUEE 447 Flower Market Reports K'oiilinurd from ijage 445 1 Business continues CINCINNATI good but the supply has increased greatly and has made the market much easier than it was. Prices are fair, however. and shipping business holds up well. The chrysanthemum supply in all varieties has become heavy. Roses are (airly i)lentiful Carnations are still somewhat short but since chrysanthe- mums have become plentiful the de- mand for carnations is weaker. Lilies are again in the market after being conspicuous, during the past fortnight, only for their absence. Both dahlias and cosmos are plentiful. A few sweet peas and single violets are com- ing in. The market is now NEW YORK top heavy with stock of all kinds. Prices receded sharply Monday and by Tues- day was in bad shape with the added material coming in and a falling off of funeral work. Roses are not selling well at the reduced figures: in fact, they are hard to move at any price comparable with a few days ago. Car- nations are accumulating and chrysan- themums are dragging. Large quanti- ties of pompons are arriving, many of which are as fine as ever lias been marketed, yet they move slowly. The warm, muggy weather no doubt has had its influence on business and has a most unfavorable effect on the qual- ity of roses and carnations particu- larly. Cattleyes and cypripediums are meeting with slow sales. Violets show the effect of the warm weather. The limited number of longiflorum lilies in the market seems suflRcient to meet the demand. Outdoor stock is still with us in plenty. Prices have PHILADELPHIA eased up a little here and trading has become more normal. By the end of the week there were even a few surpluses in some lines. The weather has been mild and pleasant and this has kept the supply of outdoor flowers including dahlias and asters well to the front. The chrysanthemum is the leader, of course, and there is a splen- did supply from little to big — all colors, all qualities and all prices. Wired Toothpicks Mannfactored by W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N.Y. 10,000... »2.26 60,000. . .$9.75 Sample free. For sale by dealers. New York Business Is Good I NEED MORE FLOWERS. Send your stock here and get the holiday price.s now prevailing HERMAN WEISS, 130 W. 28th St.. New York .\GENT FOR CARILtO'S CATTLEYAS J. K. AL.L N "A LB\DBR INTBB WBOLBSiLB G JiVIVlISSION TRADB FOR OVER THIRTI TEARS" Have a demand for more than I oan supply. Rose Growers Call or Write. 118 West 28th St. IMEXAA YORK TEUJPHONES ForrmKut 167 and SOH NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only MISCELLANEOUS Cattlaya* Lilies, Lonffiflorum Lilies, Speciosum LUy of the VaUey SnapdraKoa Violets Asters Dahlias Calendula Chryianthemums *■ Grdenias Adiantum Smilax Asparaffus Plumosus. & Spren doo bunches) . Ust Part of Week eodinE Oct. 26 ; 1918 ao.oo 10 40.00 I2.00 to 15.00 5.C0 to 10.00 4.00 to to 6.00 -35 to ■50 I. to to 4.00 2.00 to 6.00 1. 00 to 2 00 6,00 to 35.00 25.- 0 to 35-00 .50 to I. CO 10.00 to 15.00 16.00 to 35.00 I First Part of Weik beilaoini Oct. 28 1918 so.oo to SS.ot lo.oc tc 15.00 5.00 to 8.00 4.00 to to 6.00 ■ 35 I. CO 1 00 i.< o 6. CO 25.00 ■50 to, 00 B5.00 •40 3.00 3.00 2.00 35.0* 35.00 ■75 13,0^ 35 00 Roses hold their own very well and there are enough for all demands. The higher grades remain about as last quoted but there has been a come down of quarter to half on the shorts. Car- nations, as a rule, are fine as to size and substance, although still below normal as to stem. Orchids not quite so plentiful. Sweet peas getting better all the time and in good supply. The lighter colors seem to predominate so far. The demand ROCHESTER, N. Y. for flowers for funeral work continues to clean up everything that comes in and the market is in a harassed condition. The demand is far greater than the supply and grow- ers who are cutting out-door stock are more than fortunate. There is a good supply of chrysanthemums. Roses are in fair supply and good violets are in fine condition and move easily. Carna- tions are still very scarce. Lilies are not plentiful and bring record prices. During Recess Chicago Bowling. The following scores were recorded at the games of the Chicago florists. Oct. 17 and 18: Central Club, No. Chicago League. l3t 2d M Game Game Game l..iniiMU 198 172 204 W(.lf 190 160 160 Hui'liner 165 150 176 Miiitiu 180 185 156 I'liip 150 190 223 T.itMl.H 883 858 919 Central Club, Kaads League. 1st 2d 3d Gamp Game Game 1...1IIK.11 135 211 123 Liehei man 166 166 163 Huelinel- 151 146 IftS Zecli 148 179 160 (lisiMii 227 173 190 T"tal» 827 875 834 New Britain, Conn. — Albert, son of .Mrs. Volz of the Volz Floral Co.. is now- at Camp Devens. and Mrs. Volz has donned the rubber boots and tackled the w-atering and other green- house duties, and with one girl tend- ing the store and one doing the flower deliveries, the usual efficiency is being maintained. HENTZ & NASH, Inc. Wholesale Commision Florists SS and 57 West 26th Street "■'""ii^rnr "' NEW YORK QUAUTY QUANTITY CHARLES MILLANG WhoU.al e Floriit 55-57 West 26th St., NEW YORK | ATTENTION VAMETY 448 HOETICULTUEE November 2, 1918 FERTILIZERS AND WAR SUBSTITUTES Address by William P. Redd, Manager of the Grasselle Chemical Company, at South The available supply of plant foods for agricultural uses during the war has given the government serious con- cern, as the government knew the ex- tent of our resources in this field and to what extent they would be drawn upon to prosecute this war to a suc- cessful conclusion; while, on the other hand, the user of plant foods( or fer- tilizers) did not begin to realize to what extent these same plant foods would be consumed in the manufac- ture of explosives. Of all the plant foods now known to science, there are none given as seri- ous consideration as the three essen- tials— viz.: phosphate, nitrogen and potash, and our soils do not produce, successfully, many things where these three elements are not either present or supplied. It. is also a well proven fact that the blending of these foods into one complete mixture before ap- plying, in such proportions as each individual crop requires, is the most Intelligent and profitable method of application; therefore, it may be con- cluded that the curtailment of either of the three essential plant foods is a serious handicap to soil production. I will, therefore, confine my remarks to the probable available supply of phos- phate, nitrogen and potash during thel continuation of this war, taking them in the order that I have named them. Phosphate. The source from which we derive our phosphates in available, or solu- ble form, is mainly from .acid phos- phate, and acid phosphate is made from ground phosphate rock and sul- phuric acid, mixed in approximately equal proportions; therefore, to pro- duce a considerable quantity of acid phosphate, it requires an equal quan- tity of sulphuric acid— while, on the other hand, sulphuric acid is the basis of all explosives to be manufactured for prosecuting the war. Up to the beginning of the war, in 1914, it is reliably reported that the fertilizer industry was consuming, an- nually, about two million tons of sul- phuric acid, which would indicate that we were producing in the United States about four million tons of acid phosphate, or a tonnage equal • entire amount of sulphuric acid pro- duced for all purposes. In 1917, it is reported that our an- nual production of sulphuric acid had Association, Birmingham, Ala. jumped from four million to seven million two hundred thousand tons, while our production of acid phos- phate had been reduced from four mil- lion to approximately three million tons, showing that, not only have the increase of three njillion tons been consumed for war purposes, but that five hundred thousand tons of sul- phuric acid had been consumed that would have otherwise gone into phos phate. The above illustration is made to show the effect of the war upon the fertilizer industry in reducing the production of one of its most essential plant foods. I haven't the time to go into the functions of phosphorus in plant growth; we all know of its indispensa- ble value in crop growing. Whether our deductions have been made on the farm, by careful observation, or by scientific study, it is of enough im- portance and value to be given serious consideration by nations in the win- ning or the losing of the war; besides, the demand is here, and what we real- ly want to know about is the supply. It is extremely doubtful that the manufacturers can produce or get the sulphuric acid to make as much phos- phate for next season as last. The government is taxing the manufactur- er to the limit of his capacity for acid, while wishing him to make every available ton of fertilizer possible. The government knows that fertiliz- ers largely increase the food crops, and that the war cannot be won with- out food, but there is a limit to the capacity of the sulphuric acid plants, and especially so since the Spanish ore supply has been cut oft. Nitrogen. While phosphate, as a plant food, may be likened to bread for the hu- man stomach, nitrogen (or ammonia) is the meat. The Bible tells us that — "Man can- not live by bread alone." Neither can successful crop growing be done with- out nitrogen. Nitrogen produces body, foliage and size, so that a stalk, or a tree, may be capable of bearing wholesome fruit, and, while Its functions are different from phosphorus. It is equally essen- tial, as with meat and bread for the human stomach. Because our crops are gathered and taken from the fields. ern Nurserymen's our old lands have very soon become lean in nitrogen, and, therefore, non- productive. Barnyard manures are the best ni- trogen builders of the soil, because of the nitrogen it contains; besides, it is full of bacteria, so essential to assimi- lation, but, unfortunately, so small an amount can . be produced that It is necessary to turn to other sources for nitrogen. The soluble or available forms of ni- trogen that have been so extensively used by fertilizer manufacturers may be classified under three heads— ani- mal, vegetable and mineral. Of the animal ammoniates, tankage has furnished the largest part. Next, fish scrap and blood. A new use has been found for tankage within the last few years, which practically elimi- nates it as a fertilizer Ingredient— viz.: it is now used as a cattle food. Blood and fish scrap are produced in such small quantities that but little consideration can be given them as a source of supply. The vegetable ammoniates have been largely used in the south — viz.: cotton seed meal, velvet, soya bean and peanut meal and ground tobacco stems, all of which carry both ammo- nia and potash in a highly available form. However, all of these products, excepting ground tobacco stems, have been recognized as such a valuable cattle and hog food that it is feared that within a short time they will also be eliminated as a source of ammonia for fertilizers and that the manufac- turer will have to turn to the mineral sources of supply, such as cyanamid (or air nitrogen), nitrate of soda and sulphate of ammonia. From the 1917 cotton crop but slightly in excess of two million tons of cotton seed meal were produced, which was marketed around $49.50 per ton, with freight added. However, the demand for this meal as a cattle food was so great that but little was obtainable for use in fertilizers: therefore, the production of complete fertilizers was much reduced. The quantity of meal available this season will depend upon the outcome of the present cotton crop. However, it Is not anticipated at this time that the quantity will exceed last season. Mijneral Ammoniates. As before mentioned, the three available mineral ammoniates are — November 2, 1918 flORTTCULTURE 4-19 sulrhate of ammonia, cyanamid and nitrate of soda. Sulphate of ammonia is a by-product from coke ovens, containing about 25% ammonia, in a highly available form, and has been used more exten- sively in Germany and England than any other ammoniate for years. It is now rapidly coming into use in the United States, but, as it is a most valuable explosive ingredient, the government has taken it entirely out of the market for use in fertilizers. Nitrate of soda is, as you know, im- ported from Chile and practically all importations are consumed as war material. Cyanamid (or air nitrogen) has been taken out of the market by the government, in that its production has been discontinued in changing the process to nitric acid. Potash. Potash, as a plant food, is one of the important and essentials, how- ever, if our available supply of phos- phates and nitrogen was sufficient, we would suffer less from the loss of pot- ash than we would from either of the other two. The potash in our soils is largely confined to the clay sub-soil, and by deep plowing and the use of the wood ashes that we can find we can get along with a much less quantity than formerly used with equally satisfac- tory results. H There are certain crops, however, such as potatoes, tomatoes, strawber- ries, watermelons, and a few others that should be fertilized with a mate- rial containing from 3% to G% potash, to get good yields. Cotton on low lands should have from 2% to 3% potash to prevent rust and all cotton and com on sandy lands should be fertilized with a goods car- rying not less than 2% potash. We are all familiar with the fact that we have drawn our potash mate- rials from Germany up to the begin- ning of the war, and we also know that the German potash on hand at the beginning of the war has been en- tirely used up; therefore, it has been necessary to turn to our home produc- tion, which has been very much stim- ulated by the increasing demand. Plants have been put into operation in Nebraska, Utah and California, producing a very excellent grade of potash from the salt lakes of these states. In 1911) 35,739 short tons were pro- duced, having a mean content of about 27% potash -K-2-0 and a total content of 9,720 short tons of potash K-2-0. This^ is almost exactly ten times the production quoted for 1915. Practl- HOTEL CUMBERLAND NEW YORK, Broadway at 54th Street ltr»iiiluii> iiir». from iirund Centrttl Depot Till A \ en lie Cars rrnni Pennsylxania Station MODERN AND FIREPROOF strir:l,i !■ ir-.t-('lii-.s Rates Reitsoimhie Rooms with Adjoining Bath, • $2.00 up Rooms with Private Bath, - $2.50 up Suites, ... - $4.00 up Ten minutes wiilk to .50 theatres Send for Booklet HARRY P. STIMSON Only New York Hotel Window-Sorcenejl Tliroughont cally one-half of this quantity was produced from natural salts, or brines, while about 15% was produced from kelp, a sea-weed that is gathered on the coast of California. Little of the latter, however, goes into the eastern markets because of the fact that it is needed in California. While our domestic potash is equal- ly good in plant food value to the Ger- man potash, it is more expensive both to the manufacturer and consumer. ■RHien the potash deliveries from Germany were uninterrupted, the manufacturer was enabled to sell pot- ash in mixed fertilizers on a basis of $1.00 per unit. However, the cost of production of the domestic potash is so much greater that it is necessary to obtain from $6.00 to $7.00 per unit to avoid sustaining a loss. Much of the present production of potash is maintained by war prices, and cannot continue after these prices fall. Some of the projects may be permanent but, unfortunately, the output is yet small. Summary. In summing up the conditions that may be expected to obtain in the fer- tilizer industry, it can be said with almost certainty that there will be a great scarcity of plant foods while the war lasts. There will be a scarcity of phos- phate, because of the fact that the consumption of sulphuric acid is now reaching its maximum by the govern- ment. There will be a scarcity of nitrogen, because of the fact that the mineral sources, such as sulphate of ammo- nia, cyanamid and nitrate of soda are being kept off of the market by the government for use in making explo- sives. There will be a scarcity of animal ammoniates for reasons stated in the earlier part of this article. There will he a scarcity of cotton seed meal to supply ammonia in fer- tilizers, because of the rapid deterio- ration of the cotton crop within the last thirty days and the anticipated demand for that commodity for feed- ing purposes. The use of all other materials, such as substitutes for the materials enum- erated above, is limited to the very small quantities of these materials that are available — viz.: such as vel- vet bean, soya bean and peanut meal substitutes. These materials, also be- ing food products for cattle and hogs, will be offered only in a limited way for fertilizing purposes and the chances are that the price per unit will be so high that they cannot be used in fertilizers. TEN LITTLE U-BOATS Ten little U-boats found a floating mine- One was too Inquisitive and, and then there were nine. Nine little U-boats full of kultured "hate;" One was rather too full, and so there were eifflit. Eisiht little U-boats, off the coast of Devon, Roused a lively hornets' nest, and soon be- came seven. Seven little U-boats, up to all the tricks, Came across a new one— then there were six. Six little U-boats just about to dive. Didn't do It soon enough; the sis became live. Five little U-boats, sinking ships galore, Tiiid it on a t. 1>. d., and then there were four. F.mr little U-boats put their helms a-lee. II should have been starboard, and so there wore three. Three little U-boats stealing through the blue Were spotted by a seaplane survivors, two! Two little U-boats nosing round for fun. Met a modern Captain Kettle— HE got one. One little U-boat, thinking matters over. Signalled : "I'll come quietly ■ They took It In to Dover! E. L. R. 450 HORTICULTUEE November 2, 1918 Cambrldee New York WORLD'S OI,DEST and I^AROEST Manufactnrerg of AXI. STTL.ES and SIZES of FLOWER POTS A. H. HEWS & CO., me. Cambridge, Maa«. FUEL PROBLEM VICISSITUDES. From \Vm. F. Gude, S. A. F. repre- sentative at Washington, we have re> eeived the two following communica- tions: U. S. Fuel Administration, Anthracite Committee, 437 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Oct. 25, 1918. Circular No. 63 To Anthracite Producers and Distrib- utors: Gentlemen: — We have advice from Washington that until further notice florists who in the past have been re- stricted to fifty per cent, of their re- quirements of anthracite coal are per- mitted, where such florists consume a size of anthracite below Xo. 1 Buck- wheat, to receive one hundred per cent, of the tonnage required for greenhouse purposes. Yours very truly. Anthracite Committee, Wm. T. GuiEii, Secy. October 28th, 1918. Mr. W. F. Gude, 1214 F Street, N. W., Washington, D. C. Dear Sir: — Confirming our 'phone conversation of this morning I quote you circular issued by Delos W. Cooke, New York State Fuel Administrator: "Please disregard all former in- structions and be governed by the following: Wherever chu;-ches have ar- ranged for curtailment of use of anthracite coal, they are privi- leged to receive such additional THE PRACTICAL BOOK OF Outdoor R ose Growing By GBORGK C. THOMAS, JR. New and Enlarged Edition. Elaborately Illustrated with 96 Perfect Reproductions in Full Color of All Varieties of Roses, and 37 Halftone Plates. Octavo, Handsome Cloth Bind- ing:, in a Slip Case. S6.00 net. Postage Extra. Garden Edition, $2.00 per copy. We have sold many copies of this sterling book. It is one of the best of recent horticultural publications. Every rose grower sliould possess a copy. Order from Horticulture Publishing Co. BOSTON CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY Advertisements in this Department, Ten Cents a Line, Net BULBS C KEUK & SONS, HILLEGOM, Holland. lUiUis nf all descriptions. Write for prices. NKW YORK BRANCH, 8-10 Bridge St. CARNATION STAPLES Split carnations quiclily, easily and cheaply mended. Pillsljury's Carnation Staple, 1000 tor 35c.; 3000 for $1.00 post- paid. I. L. PILLSBURY, Galesburg, 111. DAHLtAS I'eony Dahlia Mrs. Frederick Grinnell. .$10.00 per clumps. Cash with order. JOHN P. EOONEY, New Bedford, Mass. New Paeony Dahlia— John Wanamaker, Newest. Handsomest, Best. Now 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. Orders booked at any time for Fall or Spring delivery. Wholesale and Retail. Send for Catalog. NORTHBORO DAHLIA & GLADIOLUS GARDENS, J. L. Moore, t*rop., Northboro, Mass. DAISIES Daisies: Bellis Monstrosa, Pink or White, also Longfellow and Snowliall. Fine strong plants, $3.00 per 1000; $S.li5 per 3000. Cash. BRILL CELERY GAR- DENS, Kalamazoo, Mich. GLASS Greenhouse glass, lowest prices. JOHN- STON GLASS CO., Hartford City, Ind. HARDY PERENNIALS STRONG TWO-YEAR-OLD FIELD GROWN PLANTS. Aquilcgias, AchiUeas, Alyssum, Anthemis, Arabis, Astilbea, Bapti.sia, Boltoiiias, Be- tunicas, Centaurea Macrocephala, Chrysan- themum Shasta Daisy, Coreopsis, Delphi- nium Chinensis, Dianthus Barbatus and I'rumarius, Funklas Med. Variegata, Hibis- cus Mosclieutos, and Militaris, Iris Ger- manlca Iris Orientalis, Iris Siberica, Lavan- dula, Linum Perenne, Lychnis Cbalceodon- ica, I'entstemons, Ruclbeikias. Purpurea, etc. Sedums, etc. $5.50 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. Cash. Send for complete list. PALI- SADES NURSERIES, INC., Sparkill, N. Y. HEMEROCALLIS Strong Divisions, Flava, Kawanso fl. pi., Orangeman, Thunbergii, Florham, Apricot, etc., $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. Cash. PALISADES NURSERIES, INC., Sparkill, N. Y. ORCHIDS HASSALL & CO., Orchid Growers and Raisers, Southgate, London, England. Catt- leyas and Laelio-Cattleyas our specialty. One trial order solicited. PANSY PLANTS I'A.VSY PLANTS, strong and stocky, superb strain, $3.00 per 1000; $8.25 per 3000, cash. Prompt shipment. These plants and strain will please you. BRILL CELERY GARDENS, Kalamazoo, Miih. PEONIES Peonies. The world's greatest collection, 1200 sorts. Send for list. C. BETSCHER, Canal Dover, O. PRIMULAS Primula Obconica : Five dlBerent colors, good strong plants, out of 3-Inch pots, at $10.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000. Cash with order. J. H. PIESSER, Hamilton Ave., .North Bergen, N. J. SPHAGNUM MOSS Live Sphagnum moss, orchid peat and orchid baskets always on hand, LAGER & HURRELL, Summit, N. J. WIRE WORK WILLIAM E. HEILSCHER'S WIRE WORKS, 264 Randolph St.. Detroit, Mich. SWEET PEAS Just Arrived, crop 1018 winter flowering SWEET PEAS, New Zealand grown, the large dowering waved or Spencer type. We have been very fortunate to secure the en- tire crop of one of the best growers in New Zealand. New Zealand grown seed has al- ways produced the earliest and best blooms, atul seed started in August will produce (lowers from Thanksgiving until March; requiring a low temperature, these make an ide.il crop for the Florist this year. Scar- li-t, always a good seller. Finest Mixture, all the best colors. Pink and White, Blanche Ferry type. Yarrawa (true), bright rose pink with light wings. Write for further partiiulara. JULIUS ROEHRS CO., Rutherford, N. J. VINES Flowering and Foliage Vines, choice collection. Large Specimen, Pot and Tub grown for Immediate effect; also Climbing Roses. J. H. TROY, Mount HUsarllk Nur- sery, New Rochelle, N. Y. HELP WANTED WANTED — Man for greenhouse work. Wages .$60.00 per month with room and board. Address "M.," care HORTICUL- TURE. WANTED — Man experienced as seeds- man to take charge of a wholesale seed warehouse, and also to do some selling, for an old established firm of seed growers and wholesale merchants. In applying, state age, whether married or single, describe experience in detail, and salar.v expected. Address "C," care of HORTICULTURE. WANTED : Man to take charge of my Greenhouses of about 85.000 square feet of i;clasa where general stock is grown for my store. Man must be of unquestionable character and able to produce good quality stock, handle men to advantage and get results. I have a good steady position for the right man. Write me in detail in the first letter, giving references from last or present place of employment and wages expected with house. Communications will be confidential. Do not answer unless you have above qualifications and mean busi- ness. MARK AITKEN, 372 Main Street, Springfield, Mass. Horticultural Books For Sal* by HORTICULTURE FUBLI8HLNO CO. Chrysanthemiun Manual. Elmer D Smith fO.M The Chrysantbemnm. Herring- ton M> Commercial Carnation Cultnr*. Dick LM Commercial B*i« Cnltnre. Holmei LM Violet Culture. Galloway 1.10 Greenhouie Constmetlon. Taft.. 1.50 Sweet Feu np ta Date. Kerr... 1.50 Plant Propagation, Oreenhoneo and Nnrtery Fra«tloe. Kalni.. 1.50 Plant Fmnlng. Kalni 1.50 Book of Oardea Plane. Hamblln. t.OO Landscano Deelga. Hubbard O.OO The Art of Outdoor Rose Orew- ing. Thomas 6.00 The Home Vegetable Oarden. Eruhm l.oo Vegetable Oardeslng. R. L. Watt! 1.75 Pareoo* on The Roie LOO Principles of Florloultnre. ID. ▲. White 1.7» Foundations of Amertoan Orape Cnltnre, Mungon t40 Plant Materials of DecoratlTe Gardening. Treleaae 1.00 Arlstoerats of the Oarden. Wil- son I.OO Balley'e Cyclopedia of Hortlenl- tnre, 8 Tolumes M.OO November 1918 h OlfTI CULTURE 4:)1 ?pciiaoK Save your plants and trees. Jnst the thing for greenhouse and outdoor use. Destroys Mealy Bug, Brown and White Scale. Thrips, Red Spider, Black and Green Fly, Mites, Ants, etc., without Injury to plants and without odor. Used according to direction, our stand- ard 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 Pets. Excellent as a wash for dogs and other animals. Relieves mange. Dilute with water 30 to 50 parts. V2 Pint, 3()c.; Pint, 50c.; Quart, 90c • % Gallon. $1.50; Gallon, $2.50; 5 Gal- lon Can, $10.90; 10 Gallon Can. $30.00. Directions on package. LEMON OIL COMPANY OifL S. 421 W. LeiiogtM St. BaltJnori. »i I The Recognized Standard Insecticide. A .spray remedy for green, black, white fly. thrips and soft scale. Quart, $1.00; Gallon, $2.50. FUNCINE For mildew, rust and other blights affect- ing flowers, fruits and vegetables. Quart, $1.00; Gallon, $2.50. VERMINE For eel worms, angle worms and other worms working in the soil. Quart, $1.00; Gallon, $3.00 SOLD BY DEALERS. Aphine Manufacturing Co. MADISON. N. J. Difficult and rejected case,s spe- cially solicited. No misleading in- ducements made to secure business Over 30 years' active practice. Ex- perienced personal. conscientious service. Write for terms. Address SIGGERS & SIGGEBS PATBNT LAWYERS Box 9, National Union RuiUlinK Washington, D. C. NIKOTEE^ 1^ For Spraying gl APHIS PUNK all For FumisBtint in Ask Your Dealer hot It " NICOTINE MFG. CO «T I nuis When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE amount of bituminous coal as will meet tlieir requirements. All private ^-eenhouses are privileged to receive bituminous coal in an amount to equal one- half of their normal requirements, but under no condition are they to receive or be allowed to burn anthracite coal." Very truly, U>iTEii States Fikl Admixstr.\tion, Bureau of Conservation. (Signed) Morris W. Montgomery. Restricted Industries Section. The following correspondence from Albany, N. Y.. will doubtless prove interesting to our readers: Albany, N. V., Oct. 29, IHIS. He RTRTLTVR.i^L PUBLISHING Co., 147 Summer St., Boston. Mass. Gentlemen: I am enclosing you herewith copy of circular relative to the coal supply tor greenhouses, etc. This circular allows flori.sts to take in grades of anthracite coal smaller than buck- wheat where the greenhouses are burning bituminous coal. This grade of coal will work exceptionally well. We are shipping anthracite s renn ings that contain about 60 per cent. Nos. 1, 2 and .3 buck, and have sold this to the very largest consumers in New England and it gives most ex- cellent results. Very truly yours. W. G. MOHTON, By W. H. Lyug. October 26th. 1918. To All State Fuel Administrators: Until further notice State Fuel Ad- ministrators may permit florists to receive and burn bituminous' coal, steam anthracite, or coke breeze with- out having such fuel apply on their fifty per cent, quota, as defined by the BMel Administration curtailment order of April twenty-fourth, nineteen eighteen, whenever there is a surplus of such fuel which in the opinion of the State Administrator can be spared fo such purpose. H. A. G.\RF1ELU. VISITORS' REGISTER. " Rochester, X. Y. — E. Kendig of the Floral Art Studio, Oswego, N. Y. New York, N. Y.— E. G. Hill, Rich- mond, Ind.; Walter Mott, repr. Ben- jamin Hammond, Beacon, N. Y. Philadelphia— Harry Gibson, Mills Floral Co., Jacksonville, Fla.; Wm. J. Stewart, Boston. :\lass.; Fred Rouft. Lancaster, Pa.; M. Van Rooyan, Hille- gom, Holland. GREENHOUSES BUILDING OR CON- TEMPLATED, Marshall, Mo.— Marshall Floral Co., additions and alterations. Bay City, Mich.— Bay City Green- houses, house 18 X 50, completed. Brooklyn, N. Y.— A. R. Addy, Lenox road and E. .51st street, additions and alterations. " BKflNt>*.V CONCENTRATED PULVEnVlED MANURii Cattie Manure PilU*Tt«ed Sheep Manure 1 he Morists' standard ol unitofni high quality (or over tco years, Speciij;: WI2ARD BRAND ii> your Supply House ordei.or vsrue as direct lor prices and Ireight raies. THE PULVERIZED MANURE CO. M rnlon Mnrk tartt l^h>a<« ASTICA ForGreenlioDse Glazing USE IT NOVk F. 0. PIERCE CP. 12 W. eiOUWIT NEW YORK .Mastica is elastic and tenacious, niljiiits of expansion ami contraption. Putt.v becomes hard anil brittle. Broken glass more easily removed without breaking of other glass as occurs with hard putty. Lasts longer than putty. Easy to apply. f^LASS GREENHOUSES Our prices can be had bv 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 Price8. PARSHELSKY BROS. Inc Johnson, Stewart and Varick Aves., Brooklyn, N. T. When Writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE )reer'8 Peerless^ Glazing Points For Greenhouses Drive easy and true, because both bevels are od the Baroe •inVth without the need of heavy shadow casting supports, these houses are «o warm and sunny that they are filled with a riot of bloom and fruit when Jack Frost has stripped the garden of Its beauty. The TentUatlng and heating systems are the result of years of experience In bBlldlng for professional growers. Things Just have to grow In a King. Ask us for any of the foUowing: Catalogue showing Commercial Ty4)e Green- houses Catalogue showing Greenhouses for private estates, Catalogue showing Garden Frames and Sash for private estates. KINB CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, 28 King's Road, North TonawaRda, N. Y. All the Sunlight. All Day Honses. IMNCH OFFICES New yoik, 1416 Brosdway Btslon, 113 Stall Street Sctanton. 301 living *venue Phlladelplila. Hairlsen Bulldlni, ISIIi and Market Streets GREENHOUSES -ALL KINDS Put jour GpeenKouse Problems up to us •-•O-r BECa SA.S»-4 Me€ropDh€arjMa(erictlC2 1297 1325 Flushing At«., Brooklrn. N. Y. ..vi«rw«i>iin «•. DREER'S FLORIST SPEGIALTIBS New Braad New Style 'lUVBRTOy BOSE Furnished in lengths up to c,oo ft. without seam or joint. Tlia HOSE (IF thi FLORIST Ji-inch, per ft., ig c. Keel of 500 ft. " iS^Kc. a Reels, loooft. '* i8 c. W-inch, " 16 c. Reels, 500 ft., '• I5^c. Couplings furnished with- out charge HENRY A. DREER 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Eliminate The Fuel Wasting Factors A Ixiilpr with bulky soot accuinu- l.itiii;,' surfof-es causes enormous fuel tosses. P'juilly coal wasting boilers tliat canni)t be kept clean and which constantly keep you in trouble can no longer be tolerated. Moot the high cost and limited snpply of fuel with Kroeschell Boilers. These highly effective fuel- saving boilers will make every dol- lar you spend for fuel do its utmost. Kroeschell Bros. Co., 466 W.Erie St., Chicago Plant Propagation, Greenhouse and Nursery Practice By M. G. KAINS VV> liave had many inquiries from time to time tor a reliable and up-to-date book on plant propa galion, but were always at a loss to find any pub- lication that we could recommend. The subject has been dealt with in fragmentary manner only in books that have come to our notice. So it is well that this new work has been issued, espec- iiilly as it is both comprehensive and practical, and it should meet with a ready sale among plant smen, nurserymen and gardeners. There are nineteen chapters covering in detail topics of ger- mination and longevity of seeds, propagating by buds, layering, cuttings, grafting, etc., fruit tree stocks, scions, etc., and there are eight pages of condensed cultural instructions in tabulated form, covering annuals and perennials from seed, woody plants, evergreens, vines, bulbs and tubers, greenhouse and house plants, ferns, palms, water plants, orchids and cacti. The illustrations are numerous, comprising 213 figures and halftone plates. There are 322 pages well bound and on heavy paper, teeming with helpful information It is a book which no cultivator can afford to do without. It is worth many times its price. Copies can be supplied from the office of HORTICULr TURE at publisher's price, $1.50. HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 147 Summer St., Boston, Mass. Principles and Practice of Pruning By H. O. KAINS Lecturer on Horticulture, Columbia Unlverelty Few practices tn the handling of plants^ especially fruit bearing plants, attract so much Interest as do those of pruning. The methods are so varied, the results so diverse, and the opinions of growers so apparently con- tradictory that this subject Is always one of the most interesting, and the surest to hold attention and arouse discussion. Particularly during the last ten or fifteen years when the principles of plant physiology have heen more and more satisfactorily applied to plant production and man- agement has Interest settled in pruning. During the latter half of this time also more and more investi- gations and tests have been conducted by experiment stations and other workers to test out methods and principles in the Interest of science and for the benefit of growers. The accumulation of such new knowledge has become very considerable especially in the last de- cade, but It Is necessarily so scattered that very few growers have access to It, hence the demand for a book. which shall present the really Important features of these Investigations as well as set forth the fundamental principles based upon the laws of plant growth. This volume Is lavishly Illustrated mainly by actual photographs of specimens which show good and bad practices. The author has spared neither time nor ex- pense In gathering his photographs, each one of which tells Its story. After a few pages of Introduction the author discusses Plant Physiology as related to pruning. A chapter takes up the Philosophy of Pruning, Itself a very In- teresting subject. Then follows a cla.ior Let Us Quote You on CALLA ELLIOTTIANA IRIS, LILIUMS, PAEONIES, ETC. Foe Fall Delivery JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, Inc. Flowerfield, L. I., N.Y. Farquhar's Giant Cyclamen Awarded the Gold Medal of the Mass- achusetts Horticultural Society Farquhar's Giant Crimson- scarlet 1 00 seeds $2.25 Farquhar's Giant Salmon 1 00 seeds 2.00 Farquhar's Giant Crimson Farquhar's Giant Pink Farquhar's Giant White Farquhar's Giant Blood Red Farquhar's Giant Excelsior Each of the above 100 seeds $1.75 R. & J. FARQUHAR & GO. 6 South RAarket Street, BOSTON, MASS. DUTCH-FRENCH Bulbs Have Arrived. Write for Price. ST. LOUIS SEED CO., 'V.fA'Z'!' l-EOIM/VIRD'S SEE and SEED SERVICE FOR SALE BY LEONARD SEED COMPANY, Chicago, III. FREESIA PURITY New t'rop Now on Ilttnd. NEW CROP PERENNIAL FLOWER SEEDS JOSEPH BRECK & SONS' CORP. 47-54 North Market St., Boston, Miirs. GARDEN SEED BEET, CARUOT, PARSNIP, RADISH and UAUDBN PEA SEED in variety; also other items of tlie sliort crop of tliis past season as well as a full line of Garden Seeds, will be quoted you upon application to S. D. WOODRUFF & SONS 82 Dot St.. NEW YORK and ORANGE. CONN. J. BOLGIANO &10N Careful Seed Growers and Seed Distribu- tors for One Hundred Years WRITE FOR OUR 1918 SPECIAL CATALOGUE To Market Gardeners and Florists Pmtt and Ught Su., BALTIMORE. MD. KELWAY 8 SON SPECIAUZE IN SEEDS (personally selected strains) WHOLESALE ONLY Write for Special Prices, Spot or Forward Only Address, LANGPORT, Eng. W. E. MARSHALL & CO. SEEDS, PLANTS AND BULBS Horticultural Sundries 166 W. 23rd St., NEW YORK November 9. 1918 HORTICULTURE 455 IIVI Mxl^rid lyan-tHu Yoll CSIi^lMT CIMOI-ISIH F> 19 I IN/I rose: YOU can make no mistake in planting a house or bench of these now. They require very little heat and may be lightly frozen. No trouble in selling the flowers. The plants are exceptionally good this year, with fine balls of roots. Prices: 1st Size Plants, $75 per 1000 2nd Size Plants, $60 per 1000 \A^IL.L.IAIVI i Also a few thousand Princess of Wales VIOLET PLANTS, $60 per 1000 IIVI, Cl-IF"-rOIME3.A.I-E, IVIA.S1 ORCHIDS We srow and sell nothing: but ORCHIDS. If you are in the market for this class of plants we respectfully solicit your inquiries and orders. Special lists on application. LAGER & HURRELL, Summit, N.J. M^rs^shi^e Brand Bamboo Can^s For (taklns Ulles uid other flowers. Beady for Immediate alilpmeiit from oar warehonie. Bound Brook, N. J. 5/6 feet, NatnrmI $».00 per bale 1000 5/6 " " 1B.00 " SOOO 8 " " It.M " 1000 6 " OreoD 10.00 " 1000 B " " 18.00 " tOOO RALPH M. WARD & GO., The Lily House, 25 Murray St., New York, N. Y. PKw~% FROM COLD STORAGE (((*^( -if LIL. GIGANTEUM, 7-9. LILY OF THE VALLEY BestOuaU^ CHAS. SCHWAKE & CO., 90-92 W. Broadway, New York Page Albany Cut Flower Ex 470 Allen, J. K 4T1 Amerieau Bulb Co •454 Anderson, S. A.. 467 Aphlne Mfg. Co. 475 Barrows. H. H..463 Bayersdorfer, H. Co 470 Bay State Nur- series 456 Bobbink & At- kins 463 Boddington, Co., Inc., A. T 465 Bolgiano & Son. 454 Boston Floral Supply Co. 161-468 Breck, J. & Sons. 454 Breitmevers, J. Sons 466 Budlong, J. A... 468 Burnett Bros 454 Burpee, W. A. & Co 4.54 Carter's Tested Seeds, Ine 465 C li i 1 d s, John Lewis 4.54 Clarke, D. Sons.. 466 Page Cooke, Geo. H...466 Conard .t Joues Co 456 Cowee, W. J 471 Cottage Gardens Nurseries 436 Craig Co., Robt.456 Danker 466 Dards 466 Dreer, H. A.. 475-476 Dunlop. John H.467 Dysart, K 46S Edwards Folding Box Co 46S Eyres 46 1 Farqnliar. R. & J. Co 454 Fengiir. E. W...456 Ford, M. C 470 Ford. W. P 470 Fottler, F i s k e, Rawson Co.... 465 Froment. H. E...470 Galvin, Thos. F.467 Gasser Co., J. M.467 Graham & Son, A 467 Gude Bros. Co. ..466 Page Hart, Geo. B 468 Hess & Swoboda.467 Hews & Co., A. H 474 Hill Co., E. G...468 Hill, D. Nursery Co 4.56 Holland Nur- series 463 Holm & Olson... 467 Irwin, R. J 454 Johnston Bros... 466 Kasting, W. F. Co 468 Kelway & Son... 454 Kervan Co 466 King Construc- tion Co 476 Knoble Bros 467 Kroeschell Bros. 476 Kuebler, W. H..470 Kottmiller 466 Lager & Hurrell.455 Lange, H. F. A.. 467 Leahy's 467 Lemon Oil Co... 475 Page Leonard Seed Co.454 Liggit, C. U 456 Maekie, Wm 470 McHutchison Co. 465 Marshall, W. E. & Co 454 Meehan, Chas. E.468 Metropolitan Ma- terial Co 476 Mifhell, H. F. Co.454 Michigan Cut Flower Ex 468. Millang, Chas. ...471 Murray, Samuel. 466 Nicotine Mfg. Co.475 Niessen. Leo Co.4(!S Ouwerkerk, P. ...463 Pahuer. W. J. & Son 467 Park Floral Co.. 467 Parshelsky Bros. 475 Peun the Florist. 466 Pennock, S. S. Co 4.53 Pierce Co., F. 0.475 Pierson, A. N...453 Pierson, F. R...45:3 Pulverized Ma- nure Co 475 I S E R Page Randalls Flower Shop 467 Reed & Keller... 470 Reidel & Meyer. 470 Reid. Edw 468 Rl>w, Vlca-Fraa. IVi Mri subscrihert tt tki Nurstrymen s Fund ftr Mar kit Dtviltt^mint SpedafiatB in Specimen Stock for Landscape Work Hardy Kbsdodendrons, Azaleas, Boxwoods, Hollies and a Completo Uns of Oonlferons Evergreens. WBITE FOB PBI0E8 Cottace Gardens Naracnes, lao. 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Here are some of the titles of these articles: Ants; Autumn Gardening; Bedding; Dis- eases; Drainage; Floral Designs; Formal Gardening; Hotbeds and Coldframes ; Insects; Landscape Gardening; Lawn Plant- ing; Orchards; Rock Gardening; Subtropical Gardening; Tools and Implements; Village Improvements; Window Boxes, etc. General Index "^^^ &na\ volume contains a complete \^^ index to the entire work, enabling ^t^ the reader to locate volume and page of any sub- kP ^'' ^•^ VV*-^ decorated buckram, will be delivered to ' - -t « a. - . yon for only $3 down and S3 a month for 11 months, until the full amonnt of fSS has been paid. Cash prlee «S5. ^.^ ^.K Further Particulars Sent On Request HORTICULTURE, 147 Summer St, SaI^'' ^^m^ Kif' November 9. 1918 H 0 R T 1 C U L T U E E 457 "Since America's entry into the war much has been written about the state of mind in which our men will find themselves when they return in peace, the excitement, the danger, the hard- ship over. "What then can we offer these men as a reminder of the every day life of home, a diversion from present pain, an assurance that there will be beauty in the work-a-day life of time of peace? "There is a simple panacea that holds inexplicable relief and power to sooth, that can lift thoughts back to hours of pleasure and arouse poignant mem- ories. Not a man living but has been transported to fields and gardens of childhood by the sight and scent of a flower, and resting there has felt again the blessed safety of the sur- rounding walls of home. "A secretary of the Red Cross, asked recently whether he considered flow- ers helpful to the recovery of a sick soldier, answered briefly, 'To every man a flower is always home.' "Doctors in charge of these wound- ed boys say, 'Flowers are more valu- able than tonic, especially when home- sickness is added to all the other troubles. The men crave them and are more appreciative of them than of cigarettes and delicacies.' These statements remove the appeal we make to a higher plane than that of mere emotion and render a new form of service not only desirable but ad- visable. "At the beginning of the war, the hasty cry arose among garden club members 'Let us abandon flower gar- dens and greenhouses. War is stern and deals not with such beautiful trifles. War is costly and we need guns and food.' Many a patriotic flor- er-lover has with natural regret ad- mitted that this was true. "But it is not all the truth. Of late saner thoughts and wider knowledge are leading us to a different conclu- sion and we are now authorized as flower lovers and producers to sub.sti- tute practical service for unnecessary sacrifice. Our maturer decision should be, 'Here I have an asset, a posses- sion of definite use to my country. Be- cause war is stern, I will find a way to mitigate even in slight measure Its evil effects. Because war is costly I will aid in bringing health and hope to at least one of those whom war has wasted and thrown aside.' "EJvery community, club, and indi- vidual to which this patriotic service is possible must work out a practical plan to satisfy the increasing demand. For as the months pass and hospitals multiply, the tragic misery that fol- lows in the wake of war is coming nearer home. "And when the gray winter shuts down on those who have returned and will return from that grim battle front, shall not some of us be ready with the flowers that 'stand for home,' that speak of hope and give assurance of the common life of peace to which in God's good time we and they shall day by day awake?" FLORISTS^ EMPLOYEES AND THE DRAFT Editor Horticulture: Dear Sir: You will remember my letter under date of Sept. 10th, 3 918, giving my interview with General Crowder and his statement that flor- ists should not be unduly exercised about being drafted into war work. On last Sunday I received a special delivery letter enclosing a half-page from a daily newspaper, with the state- ment that all persons in the florist business from 18 to 65 should either quit their jobs at once or be drafted into military service. On receipt of this 1 immediately ar- ranged an audience with the War In- dustries Board, Priority Division, for Monday, October 28th at 2 p. m., at which I presented the letter from Den- ver, with newspaper clipping. After a very pleasant conference at which I stated that my mission was not to obstruct war industry but to conserve the florist industry as well as every other industry as much as possible while the war was going on, they told me that I should have a writ- ten communication the next day. Therefore I am enclosing you the offi- cial communication of the War Indu.s- tries Board which I trust you will print in full and which should nassiire all florists. Always willing to serve I remain, Wm. F. Gude, To W. P. Gude, 1214 F Street, N. W., Washington, D. C. Subject: Florists' Labor. 1. You have called our attention to a letter dated October 24th addressed to you from Davis & Whitney, attor- neys at Law, Denver. 2. This letter states among other things in substance that a United States Employment Service agent in Denver has stated to men who are working as florists that unless they absolutely quit their jobs before No- vember 1 they will be inducted into the military service immediately; fur- ther that this covers every man be- tween the ages of 18 to 56. 3. If an employment agent made such a statement we think it was un- authorized. The fact that a man is employed in a florists' establishment would not in all probability entitle him to consideration for deferred classifi- cation on industrial grounds, but such a man, provided he is not a clerk in a florist's store, is not engaged in a non- productive occupation within the meaning of General Crowder's pres- ent "work or fight" order and would not lose his right to deferred classifi- cation on dependency grounds or his order number and be inducted into service because he chose to remain in his employment. This is in accord- ance with the present law and regula- tions. 4. You will understand that this does not apply to a clerk in a florist's store who comes within the "work or fight" order. 5. You will agree with us that the florist business is among the less es- sential businesses. The need for most effectively utilizing the man power of the country in the present emergency demands that so far as possible able- bodied men should be either in the service or in some war industry and It is perfectly proper that such men should be encouraged by the Employ- ment Service or by anyone else to get into a war industry. It is not, how- ever, as we have said, proper to use as a means of compulsion a statement which is not justified. (Signed) A. W. Clapp, Chief of Labor Section, Priorities Di- vision. Oct. 31, 1918. 458 HORTICULTURE November 9, 1918 HORTICULTURE VOL. XXVIII NOVEMBER 9, 1918 NO. 19 PCBLISHED WEEKLY BY HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 1^7 Summer Street, Boston, Mass. WM. J. STEWART, Editor and Manager Telephone, Beach 392 ADVERTISING BATES: Per inch, 30 inches to page $1.26 Disconnt on Contracts for consecutire insertions, as follows: One month (4 times), 5 per cent.; three months (13 times), 10 per cent.; six months (26 times). 20 per cent.; one year (52 times), SO per cent. Fag:e and half page 8pa«e, not consecntiTe. rates on application. SUBSCRIPTION BATES: One Year, in advance, $1.00; To Forelen Conotries, $2.00; To Canada, $1.60. ■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 FLOWERS AND- THE WAR 457 FLORISTS' EMPLOYEES AND THE DRAFT 457 SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS— National Pub- licity Campaign 459 HARDY CHRYSANTHEMUMS AT THE DEPART- MENT OF AGRICULTURE— Illustration 460 HARDY CHRYSANTHEMUMS AT MADISON 460 GLUBS AND SOCIETIES— Chrysanthemum Society of America — Massachusetts Horticultural Society — Nassau County Horticultural Society — Florists' Club of Washington 462-463 SEED TRADE— Development of the American Seed Growing Industry — Carrot Seed in California — "Make a Profit"— Onion Sets— Radish Seeds— Notes 464-465 OF INTEREST TO RETAIL FLORISTS: Flowers by Telegraph 466 New Flower Stores 467 FLOWER MARKET REPORTS: Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, New York, Philadelphia, Rochester, St. Louis. Washington 469 LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS: Chicago, Philadelphia, Boston, Washington, St. Louis 472 OBITUARY— Adolph Hartung— Prof. E. F. Stoddard- Chester S. Weaver 472 MISCELLANEOUS: Flowers and Vegetables for French Wounded 461 Corn Diseases Being Studied 463 French Appreciation — Illustrated 463 News Notes 467 Cereal Crops and Food Facts 471 Fifth Liberty Loan Coming 471 Visitors' Register 472 Publications Received ■ 473 Catalogues Received 474 New England Gardeners Warned of Dangerous New Insect 475 Greenhouses Building or Contemplated 475 IIoiiTicuLTURE ill tlus issiie presents a A ehaiigeil appearance externally, the fa- changed ex- miliar pictorial adornment of the title terior page having given place to advertising matter for the time being. Owing to the restrictions imposed by the Paper & Pulp Division of the War Industries Board, the weight and quality of paper which we have pledged to use at present and for an indefinite time to come is not very suitable fur half- tone production of the quality which Horticulture would like to i)resent. Eesults are frequently very dis- appointing and we have consequently reluctantly de- cided to make the change which this issue inaugurates and the front page will from now on and until further notice be devoted to business publicity. The addition of a line in his advertise- F. T. D. meut by one of our New York City retail drawbacks advertisers, placing a minimum value on orders which he is willing to accept for Icscal delivery, is interesting and, on investigation, sig- nificant as to the special difficulties and restrictions in doing such business in large communities. We ques- tioned the advertiser regarding it and the information elicited makes it plain that, especially in flower-famine times, delivery of flower orders of small amount in the metropolis is usually accomplished at a loss. The dis- tances of a large part of the residential sections of such communities as New York and Brooklyn from the busi- ness section and the expense incurred in delivery are such as the florist in the average small city or town can have but little conception of. The cost of the flowers, boxing, packing, messenger's time and car fares, billing, and finally the exchange on payment check less twenty per cent of an order for a couple of dollars or even less, as is often received, in the aggregate make the transaction a losing game and, as such, one cannot much lilame an advertiser for protesting, when the facts are known. Perhaps tlie remedy for such met- ropolitan troubles may yet be found in some plan of zoning large communities. If there be a remedy, de- pend upon it the F. T. D. will eventually find it. There is a rift in the clouds, through Fuel which the light begins to shine, in the considerations welcome indications of abatement in the rules as heretofore promulgated regarding the use of coal for greenhouse purposes. It is too late presumably for the great majority of our [jlant and flower growers to take advantage in a prac- tical way for this season of any abatement of the pres- sure in fuel conservation but the news will undoubtedly be a great relief to many anxious ones. Not many of the greenhouse men in this vicinity have their equip- ment in such shap-e as to take advantage of the addi- tional 50 per cent allowance of fine anthracite but a change of heating apparatus to suit the occasion would be neither very dillicult nor burdensome as to cost for many places and no doubt the necessary outfit will be installed. The outlook for business in the coming sea- son is certainly sufficiently alluring to make such con- structive enterprise worth while. One good efl'ect, as it appears to us, of the coal restriction, is the promise of a quality of flowers such as have never been produced M heretofore for the winter flower trade. There are but 1 few subjects hut what can be producfed sturdier and more acceptable to the trade as well as the flnal con- sumer, because of their better staying qualities when grown at a minimum temperature. Wlien we hear the foliage and flowers of roses or carnations, for instance, rattle in the handling as though they wore made of metal or glass, we all know what that means and if, ]ierchance, we are buyers we are usually very willing to pay a better price for such soods. November 9, 191? HORTICULTURE 459 SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS NATIONAL PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN. Thoreau is quoted as saying, "Most men lead lives of quiet desperation." To get the public mind concentrated upon flowers, especially in these troub- lous times, is hard indeed for an indi- vidual to attempt, in fact, nothing but a desperate effort would be rewarded with success. One of the ideas back of our public- ity campaign was to make an organ- ized effort to do this very thing, in order that the florists might cut this desperation out of their business lives and enjoy a better demand for plants" and flowers, and who shall say our committees have not succeeded? Through our magazine advertise- ing very many thousands of people have turned their minds to flowers as mediums for the expression of senti- ment under various conditions. Every mail brings to this office numbers of letters from all parts of the country requesting copies of our little booklet "Say It with Flowers," and informa- tion in regard to filling orders in dis- tant cities. This result is very grati- fying to us, even though representing but a fraction of the Interest which is aroused by the publicity our fund provides. Our slogan has even had ex- pression on the stage. We are in- formed that recently in a vaudeville performance, during a pause in a dual song and dance act where, according to custom, a little banter passes be- tween the partners, the male of the duet made a stammering protestation of love to the female, whereupon the latter said, "Oh! Cut it out and say it with flowers." This brought a hearty laugh from the audience, which it is quite fair to assume recognized the slogan. Gradually, but irresistibly our slo- gan is taking hold. Any florist who is not giving it a personal push is making a mistake. Our Promotion Bureau is providing the means for a push through the dealers' aids serv- ice. The beautiful glass sign dis- played in any store window says "Say it with Flowers" all day long, and every day. If this sign, at two dollars, is considered an extravagance then there is the decalcomanie sign, sup- plied In units of four, in sizes for win- dows and door panels, at one dollar the unit. Our Bureau has sup- plied hundreds of these transfer signs, but ought to place yet ten times the number. There are "Stickers," in three sizes, suitable for affixing to en- velopes, boxes, express packages, and the like, the use of which connect the slogan to an individual establishment. Our lantern slides tor use in the mov- ing picture houses are works of art at chromo prices. Our electrotype serv- ice, comprising newspaper plates fea- turing the magazine advertisements are extremely effective when used in local newspapers, as tending to con- nect a local store with the advertise- ments in the ten magazines. The slo- gan is prominent throughout. All these present a chance for noisy demonstration which will go a long way to obviate the necessity tor quiet desperation, and promote that health- ful activity which is essential to pros- perity. We are still waiting to hear from a surprisingly large number of florists who have not yet contributed to the fund. Every dollar so far contributed has been applied to the work, and about $5,000 more is required to com- plete the plans made for the year. This is not a large sum, and surely should be forthcoming. John Yot;ng, Secy. 1170 Broadway, New York. LIST OF CAMPS AND FORTS WHERE FLOWERS MAY BE SENT. We publish herewith for the con- venience of florists who may be called upon to send flowers to soldiers in camp, the following partial list of camps in various parts of the coun- try: Ft. Adani.s. Newport. R. I. : Ft. Aiuirews, Boston. Mass.; Ft. F.anks. Boston. Mass.; Ft. Constitution. Portsmouth, N. H. ; Camp Devens, Aver, Mass.; Ft. Ethan Allen, Bur- lington, V't. ; Ft. Preble. Portland. Me. ; Ft. Revere, Revere, Mass.; Ft. Stanilish, Bos- ton, Mass. : Ft. Strong, Boston. Mass. ; Ft. Warren, Boston, Mass. (Long Wharf) ; Aviation S. D., Garden City, L. I.. N. Y. ; Camp Crane, Allentown, Pa. ; Camp Dix, Wrightstown, N. .T. ; Ft. Hamilton. N. Y. ; Ft. Haneoek, N. Y. ; Ft, Jay. N. Y. ; Camp Merritt. Dumont. N. J.; Camp Mills, Gar- den Citv, L. I.. N. Y. ; Ft. Niagara. N. T. ; Ft. Slocum, N. Y. ; Syracuse Recruiting Camp. Syracuse. N. Y. : Fort Totten, N. Y. ; Camp Tipton, Yaphank. L. I.. N. Y. ; Ft. Wright and Terry, N. Y.; Aberdeen Prov- ing Grounds, Aberdeen, Md. ; Edgewood Arsenal. Aberdeen, Md. ; Camp Holabird. Baltimore, Md. ; Camp Humphreys. Acco- tink, Washington. Va. ; Camp Ijee. Peters- |)urg, Va.; Camp Meade. Admiral. Md. ; Ft. Monroe, Old Point Comfort, Va. ; Augusta Arsenal, Augusta, Ga. ; Carlstrom Field. Arcadia, Fla. ; Ft. Caswell, N. C. ; Ft. Dade and Deerfield, Arcadia. Fla.; Camp Forrest, Ga. ; General Uospital, 12 Biltmore, N. C. ; General Hospital. IS Wynesville, N. C. ; Camp Gordon. Chamblee, Atlanta, Ga. ; Camp Greene, Charlotte, N. C. ; Camp Han- cock. Wheless, Augusta, Ga. ; Camp Jack- son, Columbia, S. C. ; Camp Jesup, Ga. ; Camp .Joseph E. Johnston, Yukon, Jack- sonville, Fla ; Key West Barracks, Key West, Fla. ; Camp McClellan, Anniston, Ala.: Ft. McPherson, Atlanta, Ga. : Ft. Moultrie, S. C. ; Camp Sevier. Paris, Green- ville. S. C. ; Ft. Screven, Ga. ; Camp Sheri- dan. Vandiver Park, Montgomery, Ala. : Southers Field, Americus, Ga. ; Taylor Field, Pike Road. Ala. ; Camp Wadsworth. Calvert, Spartanburg, S. C. ; Camp Whee- ler, Macon, Ga. : Columbus Barracks. O. ; Camp Custer. Battle Creek, Mich. ; Camp Grant. Rockford, 111.; Ft. Harrison. In- dianapolis. Ind.; S. C. A. Mechanical Train- ing Camp, St. Paul, Minn. : Camp Perry, Port Clinton, O. ; Camp Sherman, Chilli- cothe. O. : Ft. Sheridan. Chicago, 111.: Wil- bur Wright Field, Dayton, O. ; Camp Dodge, De.s Moines, la. ; Ft. Crooks. Neb. : Ft. Des Moines, Des Moines. la.; Ft. Douglas, Utah; Ft. Logan. Colo.; Ft. Omaha, Omaha, Neb.; Ft. D. A. Russell. Wyoming; Artillery Training Center, Fort Sill, Okla. ; Eberts Field, Lonoke, Ark. : Camp Funston. Ft. Rilev, Kan.; Jefferson Barracks, St. Louis, Mo. ; Ft. Leaven^vorth and U. S. Disciple, l^arracks. Leavenworth, Kan. ; Ft. Logan H. Root, Little Rock, Ark. ; Camp Pike, Little Rock, Ark.; Park Field. Millington, Tenn.; Ft. Reno. Okla.: Ft. Riley. Kan.; Scott Feld, Belleville, III.; Camp Taylor, Dumesnil, Louisville, Ky. ; Camp Beaure- gard. Alexandria, La.; Camp Shelby, Hat- tiesburg. Miss. ; Camp Bowie. Ft. Worth, Tex.; Brooks Field, San Antonio, Tex.; Brownsville, Tex. ; Call Field, Wichita Falls, Tex.; Ft. Clark, Tex.; Corpus Christie, Tex. ; Del Rio, Tex. ; Eagle Pass, Tex. ; John Wise, Tex. ; Kelley Field, San An- tonio, Tex.; Camp Logan, Houston, Tex.; Camp MacArthur, Waco, Tex.; Ft. Mcin- tosh, Laredo. Tex. : Headquarters Ft. Sam Houston, Tex. ; Depot Quartermaster, San Antonio, Tex. ; Camp Stanley, Leon Springs, Tex. EXHIBITION AT PROVIDENCE. The Rhode Island Horticultural So- ciety, Providence Chamber of Com merce and Providence Market Garden- ers' Association co-operating, will hold an exhibition in the ball room of the Narragansett Hotel, Providence, Thursday and Friday, November 14 and 15. There are classes in the sched- ule for professional, commercial ?nd amateur growers, also for children, and premiums are offered in 184 class- es for flowers, fruit and vegetables. 4G0 HOETICULTUBB November 9, 1918 CHRYSANTHEMUMS AT THE DE- PARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. For the first time in the sixteen years since it was established, the an- nual Chrysanthemum Show of the United States Department of Agricul- ture has been held under lock and key. Owing to the ban laid upon public meetings by the health authorities in their campaign against the influenza epidemic, the Superintendent of the Bureau of Plant Industry greenhouses, has been unable to throw the depart- ment's Chrysanthemum Exhibit open to the public, and thus thousands of Washington people who have been ac- customed to seeing the show year af- ter year have been forced to forego viewing one of the most attractive floral displays ever staged by the de- partment. Only a limited number of persons in oSicial circles have been privileged to see the massed display though many will have opportunity lo see individual blooms from the collec- tion, since by direction of the Secreta- ry of Agriculture, the superintendent is systematically cutting hundreds of magnificent seedlings and sending them to the sick and wounded soldiers in the military hospitals in and about Washington. A dozen or more new varieties are featured in this year's show. Among these the center of attraction is a great snow-white seedling that has been named for Mrs. Woodrow Wil- son. This bloom has many of the characteristics of the well established favorite "Queen Mary," and the "Mrs. Woodrow Wilson" bids fair to become a standard commercial variety. As was the case with last year's show, when the "General Pershing" was among the leading attractions, the military note is very much in the ascendency in the nomenclature of the specimens on exhibition. "Marshal Foch" leads the military delegation, a very striking Japanese seedling of a deep wine color. "Lleutenant-General Liggett," named in honor of the Amer- ican officer who led in the offensive that wiped out the St. Mehiel salient, is an enormous bloom, red with gold reverse, the largest produced by the department greenhouses this season. Another red and gold seedling has been named for "Admiral Sims," sail- ors from EngUsh, French, and Ameri- can ships participating in the christen- ing. Beautiful examples of the "Gen- eral Pershing" and the "General Kuhn" of last year's creation, and of the older "Marshal Joffre," were among the blooms on view that bore the names of military or naval heroes. Three magnificent blooms, each red Chrysanthemums at the Department of Agriculture. with gold reverse, but each differing from the others in detail, represented the rank and file of the American army in the display. They were named for "Corporal James S. En- right," and "Privates James Bethel Gresham and Merle D. Hay," the im- mortal three who were the first of many thousand American soldiers to give their lives for freedom on French soil. Among other new varieties of more or less special interest may be men- tioned the "Mme. Jusserand," a peach blossom pink named in honor of the wife of the French Ambassador; the "Mrs. Asbury F. Lever," irridescent pink, in honor of the wife of the chair- man of the House Committee of Agri- culture; the "Helen Houston," pom- pon seedling, in honor of the daughter of the Secretary of Agriculture; the "Mrs. Helen P. Taylor," white pom- pon, tinged with pink, in honor of the wife of the Chief of the Bureau of Plant Industry, the "Mrs. Karl P. Kel- lerman," brick red with gold reverse, in honor of the wife of the Assistant Chief of the Bureau; and the 'Mrs. Holbrook Blinn," variegated pink pom- pon, in honor of the wife of the well known actor, now touring with Blanche Bates in the war play "Get Together." In answer to the request of the managers of the Brooklyn Botanical Garden for an increase of nearly $11,000 over the appropriation of last year for the maintenance of that in- stitution, the Board of Estimate has cut down the amount from $53,329, given for 1918, to $48,000 for the year 1919. HARDY CHRYSANTMEMUMS AT MADISON. One cannot speak of chrysanthe- mums now without instinctively thinking of Totty. Chrysanthemums are far from being C. H. Totty's only hobby but a visit to his place at this time of the year shows that the queen of Autumn holds a high place in his affections. While the big popular show varie- ties still retain their prominence In his lists, especial consideration is given to several other sections which have come prominently into notice within the past few years, such as the hardy pompons, the so-called "single" earlies and anemone-flowered. The large flowered race of pompons have received increasing attention and have been developed particularly in the direction of more cheerful colors and greater purity of tone. Some of the varieties showing great- est improvement are from abroad and others, equally advanced, are seed- lings raised by Mr. Totty. Of those achieving the greatest popularity we might name Connie Dick, yellow, Capt. Z. W. Cook, deep pink, Lilian Doty, pink. Little Gem, white, and White Doty. Among these pompons are some that are seedlings raised by E. M. Byrnes of the Department of Agriculture at Washington. Capt. Cook is one of these; Thelma, dark crimson, Rena, purple, and Mrs. Nellie Klanis, a symmetrical pink, are others, but many are still under num- ber. There is a great variety in color and altogether the future of this set is very promising. The "singles" are not exactly single flowered, for they have about three November 9, 1918 H 0 R T I C U L T U R E 461 rows of petals, as it has been found that the blooms with but one row do not keep or pack well. They are very brilliant and make a gorgeous show. They are perhaps not so dependable as the sturdy pompons for garden planting, but some planters have had excellent success with them. They are all very superior as to foliage. Supreme, one of last year's importa- tions from England, is a glorious crimson. Rose Walker, a bronze with gradation to yellow at the base of the petals, is very striking. Gladys Duck- ham is a fine white. Bronze Bucking- ham, which originated with B. W. Fengar, at Irvington, N. J., stands in the front rank as a commercial flower. Many are still under number, for the standard is now set so high that it is wise to go slow on naming. It is no exaggeration to say that Totty "has the world beat" on this gayly colored class of chrysanthemums. When inspecting these chrysanthe- mums, we took opportunity for a glance at the houses of E. G. Hill's two new rose introductions — Colum- bia and Premier. As our readers prob- ably know, the former is Ophelia X Mrs. Shawyer and the latter Ophelia x Mrs. Russell. Both stand in the first rank as commercial roses. Premier is a deeper pink in color and perhaps has the best of it in foliage, but grow- ing in adjoining beds in the same house they are equally objects of luxuriant growth and bloom, and one would be well satisfied with either "were t'other fair charmer away." Mr. Hill has something to be very proud of in these two roses. FLOWERS AND VEGETABLES FOR FRENCH WOUNDED. During the summer months several Virginia garden clubs ^ave sold flow- ers, fruits, and other produce, and con- tributed their profits to the American Fund tor the French Wounded. A hall in the local market building was hired in one town and the different members have alternated in selling from it. A small curb market was utilized in another place. In each nearly all of the products were donat- ed by florists' and others, but some- times half of the price has been re- turned to the donor and the rest kept for the fund. The home demonstra- tion agent has had the planning and general oversight. The December number of the Gar- den Magazine, of which Leonard Bar- ron is editor, will be a "Christmas and Say-it-with-Flowers" number working in concert with the S. A. F. movement to make flowers more popular every- where. Are You Well Prepared for the Winter, Mr. Florist? Size Per 100 18x5x3 SS.IO 21x5x3>/2 3.<0 24x5x3y2 4.25 a8x.l-x3>4 4.95 21x8.x5 5.75 30x5x31/2 6.10 24x8x5 6.55 Size Per 100 28x8x5 *7.«0 30x8x5 8.43 36x8x5 10.70 30x13x6 12.40 36x12x6 14.95 36x14x6 16.30 Bouquet Boxes Size Per 100 19x9x8 $9.40 Wreath Boxes 16x16x5 S8.35 16x16x7 10.15 18x18x6 10.75 18x18x8 12.10 20x20x6 S11.65 20x20x9 15.30 22x22x6 14.25 23x32x9 18.10 Printing free on orders of 300 or more. Bronze Inlc, Small quantities, $1.25 per 1000. $3.00. We guarantee that our prices are lower than any of our competitors. Why? We are large manufacturers and sell direct, eliminating the jobbers' profit. Give us a trial and be connnced. CYCAS Size Per 100 34x28 7.45 28x32 8 55 33x36 9.00 Size Per 100 36x40 10.35 40x44 11.05 44x48 11.70 Size Per 100 8x13 S2.90 12x16 3.60 16x30 4.75 20x24 5.85 These leaves are prepared in our own factory. They are flexible, do not mould, and are of a fine color. Cycas are very scarce, and we have been fortunate to have some on hand. War conditions make it impossible at the present time to get raw stock. On this account, Cycas Leaves in the future will be very scarce, and the price must rise accordingly. Talse advantage of our low prices, while we have some on hand. Save 20% on your Baskets We are Headquarters for Baskets and Window Uoxes. Try our Line Listed Below, at this Special Price Reduction 35 Tumbler Baskes, two 1 tone, witli waterproof line../ 12 Pot Baskets, with han- dles, two tone effects, water- proof liners, sizes 6-10 in., a very sat isf actory assort- ment $7.75 $10.80 2 Pot Covers with handles..' 3 Tumblers 3 Princess Baskets 1 Long: Stem Flower Basket 3 Cut Flower Baskets $7.00 ALL, WITH WATERPKOOF LINERS We have suggested to a large number of our customers to allow us to send them a trial order amounting to ten or twenty dollars. In this way we have made many satisfied customers. Remember, if the goods are not entirely satis- factory, send them back at our expense. WAX FLOWERS Mr. Florist :— Why don't you do the same as other successful florists are doing ? Work in artificial Roses, Carnations, Sweet Peas, Callas, Easter Lilies, etc., along with your natural flowers in your floral pieces. No one can tell the differ- ence between our artittcial flowers and the natural when worked in together. We have spent a fortune in perfecting our artificial flowers so that they will look like the natural. For vour own sake, just give us a trial order amounting to $10.00 or $15.00. If the goods are not to your liking, return them at our expense In these times of war, the best florists are using these flowers on account of the scarcity and high prices of natural flowers. We Are Direct Manufacturers of CYCAS. BASKETS, WAX FLOWERS, WAX DESIGNS, MAGNOLLA WREATHS, SPRAYS, SPECIAL FLORAL PIECES, and WIRE FRAMES We carry a fuU line of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Fricet will emrlainly not be any lower than tfiey are now. Therefoie. stock up now for your winter n*ed* and §ace considerable money. BOSTON FLORAL SUPPLY CO. 347-49-51-53-55-57 Cambridge St., BOSTON, MASS. Prices subject to change without notice 462 HORTICULTURE November 9, 1918 CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Your Secretary begs to report his work for the past year as follows: — At the annual meeting held in Cleveland, Ohio, November 8, 1917, the invitation of the Pittsburgh Gar- deners' and Florists' Club, the Sewickley Horticultural Society and the Western Pennsylvania Horticul- tural Society to held the C. S. A. 1918 meeting and exhibition in conjunction with their 1918 Flower Show was ac- cepted. After arranging for a num- ber of special prizes for the exhibi- tion, your Secretary received a letter from the Secretary of the Pittsburgh Gardeners' and Florists' Club stating that owing to the unsettled conditions of the country it was thought best not to hold a Flower Show until the conditions became normal again. Then they would be pleased to again extend the C. S. A. an invitation to meet at Pittsburgh. Your Secretary took the matter up with President Wm. W. Vert, who made arrangements with the Ameri- can Institute for the 1918 meeting and exhibition. A second letter to the firms and individuals offering the spe- cial prizes brought a responsive sanc- tion for all the prizes to be trans- ferred to the present exhibition. Your Secretary appreciates on behalf of the C. S. A. the kindness of those whose generosity makes the list of special prizes possible. As instructed at the last annual meeting your Secretary had 20,000 ap- plications for membership forms printed and sent to the leading chrys- anthemum growers for insertion in their 1918 catalogue. So far the gain in new members has scarcely paid for the outlay. The general outlook for the chrys- anthemum is very satisfactory. Not tor many years has the demand for cut blooms been as heavy as this season. The pompons and single va- rieties are also being called for in larger quantities. The routine work of the Secretary's office consisting of sending out state- ments to the members, recording the varieties disseminated, getting out the report of the Sixteenth Annual Meet- ing and the solicitation of special premiums was attended to in due season. Your Secretary wishes to acknowl- edge the kindness of Mr. Elmer D. Smith in furnishing him with a com- plete list of varieties disseminated m 1917, which was a great help in get- ting up the annual report. The trade papers very generously published all notices sent to them from time to time during the year for which we owe to them a vote of thanks. Report of Committees The following report of new chrys- anthemums exhibited has been sub- mitted by the committees appointed by the society. At Cincinnati, Oct. 19, by Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich; Walda, white, pompon, points ex. 90; Lulali, pink, pompon, points ex. 86. At New York, Oct. 26, by Rodman & Sons, Brooklyn, N. Y.; seedling No. 4, bronze rose tints, Jap., points com. 82! By Wm. Whitton, Flagler est., Greenwich, Conn.; Greenwich, magen- ta, large flowered single, points com. 85; Alex Clarke, dark magenta, large flowered single, points com. 85. By E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Md., Delight, pink, Jap reflex, points ex. 92. Oct. 30, by Alex. Robertson, ward. E. H. Wells, Montclair, N. J., Mrs. Edwin H. Ben- nett, pink, white center, single, points com. 85. At Chicago, Oct. 26, by Mount Greenwood Cemetery Association, Morgan Park, Chicago, seedling No. 20, white, Jap., points com. 92; seed- ling No. 28, bronze, points com. 88. By Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich., Duray, maroon, pompon, points ex. 91; Vasco, yellow, pompon, points ex. 91. Charles W. Johnson, Secy. MASSACHUSETTS HORTICUL- TURAL SOCIETY. President R. M. Saltonstall has ad- dressed the following important no- tice to members of the organization: "The President and Trustees of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society are so strongly impressed with the importance of its work that they feel that its membership should be mate- rially strengthened at this time. "The Society has taken a strong stand this year in the way of various forms of war relief work. It has given the use of its building for this purpose and also the receipts of its exhibitions throughout the year. "In order to attain even a greater efficiency in its work it is desirable to add to the list of memhers and the co-operation of all persons interested in horticulture is most earnestly de- sired. "At the beginning of the current year we had 979 members. Up to this date we have lost 23 members, chiefly by death, and have added but 12 new members. We ought at least to end the year with a membership as large as at the beginning. "Will not each member of the So- ciety endeavor to secure one new member within the next few weeks and notify the Secretary who will promptly forward proposal blanks containing full information as to terms and privileges of membership. Please give this matter your prompt and earnest attention. "RicHAKD M. Saltonstall, Pres." The Annual Meeting of the Massa- chusetts Horticultural Society for the year 1918 will be held at Horticultural Hall, at 12 o'clock, noon, on Saturday, November 16. The business of the meeting will be the election of a President for one year, a Vice-President for two years, four Trustees for three years, and a Nominating Committee of five mem- bers. Also the transaction of such other business as may be legally presented. The voting will be by Australian ballot and the polls will be open con- tinuously between the hours of twelve, noon, and three in the afternoon. The following amendment to the By-Laws of the Society, duly proposed and recommended by the Board of Trustees, will be presented for the approval of the members. That Section IX, Clause (7) which reads: They shall arrange for six or more exhibitions of flowers, plants, fruits, and vegetables iu each year, and shall have the entire charge of all arrange- ments for conducting the same. Such exhibitions may be arranged for by them not more than three years in advance and shall be announced each year at the annual meeting of the Society. Be amended so as to read: They shall arrange for such exhibi- tions of flowers, plants, fruits, and vegetables in each year as they may deem desirable, and shall have the entire charge of all arrangements for conducting the same. Such exhibi- tions may be arranged for by them not more than three year,p in advance and shall be announced each year at the annual meeting of the Society. They may also adopt such other methods for promoting the interest in horticulture as they may deem ad- visable. William P. Rich, Secy. We have received a notice from Howard M. Earl, formerly with W. Atlee Burpee, Philadelphia, announc- ing that that he is now associated with F. W. Bolgiano & Co., Inc., Wash- ington, D. C. November 9, 1918 HORTIOTTLTURE 4<53 FRENCH APPRECIATION. Although France is familiar with colored troops from its own African colonies, it was a unique experience for them to see colored troops in Uncle Sam's khaki. In the above picture is shown one of the first colored "Yanks" to land In France. He has been presented with an immense bou- quet as a mark of French appreciation. NASSAU COUNTY HORTICUL- TURAL SOCIETY. The Annual Chrysanthemum Show of this society was held in Glen Cove, N. Y., on Oct. 31st and Nov. 1st. Com- petition was strong in all the 41 classes. The hlooms as usual were of the finest size and quality. The veg- etables exhibited were exceptionally fine as were the roses, carnations, vio- lets, decorative work and fruit. Par- ticularly deserving of notice were the large double specimen bush and stand- ard Hooper Pierson chrysanthemums and an unusually fine collection of foliage plants exhibited by Capt. J. R. Del^amar, gard. Robt. Marshall. This group was awarded the National Association of Gardeners medal for the most meritorious exhibit. Special mention is also due to Mrs^ Percy Chubb, gard. Robt. Jones for the fine display in the cut chrysanthemum classes; Mrs. Payne Whitney, gard. Geo. Ferguson, for the beautiful dis- play of carnations; F. W. Woolworth, gard. Wm. Churchill, for roses; Mrs. Harold D. Pratt, gard. F. 0. Johnson, for violets; Irving Cox, gard. Frank Petroccier, for collection of vegetables; A. V. Davis, gard. Alex McKenzie, 6 varieties of apples; C. F. Cartledge, gard. Wm. Norman, group of chrys- anthemums; Mrs. J. T. Pratt, gard. John W. Everitt, display of hardy chrysanthemums, which was awarded the Mrs. F. B. Pratt silver cup. Other prize winners were: W. F. Jennings, gard. Frank Sargent; J. E. Aldred, gard. Thos. Twigg; W. Gibbs, gard. Ben Sutherland; J. P. Morgan, gard Angus B. McGregor; Mrs. F. B. Pratt, gard. Harry Goodband; Mrs. Andrew Fletcher, gard. Ed. Harris; Mrs. M. Daball, gard. Chas. Stango. The table decoration by George Ferguson was awarded the Mrs. H. L. Pratt silver cup as first prize. A cultural certifi- cate was awarded to Joseph Manda for a beautiful display of Cypripedium insigne sanderae. Special mention to John Dombrowski and Frank Pe- troccia for a display' of seedling chrysanthemums. Harry Goodband, Cor. Sec. FLORISTS' CLUB OF WASHING- TON, D. C. The Victory corsage bouquet was developed at a meeting at the store of Gude Bros, at the suggestion of President Z. D. Blackistone. The idea is to advertise this bouquet for wear when peace is officially announced.. It is intended that this Victory corsage shall be made of three flowers, as se- lected by the customer, and the Na- tional colors in rosette or an Ameri- can flag in the center. George C. Shaffer was appointed chairman of the committee to go among the florists and secure dona- tions for the United War Work cam- paign fund, the other members of the committee being George H. Cooke, Fred H. Kramer, William Marche and Milton Thomas. Mr. Gude displayed some very at- tractive vases of his new carnation Democracy. He also displayed a vase F~ERIM 3 Bench grown stock ready for six and elglit inch pots — price 35c. and 50c. — TarleUn BOSTONS, ROOBBVELTS, WHITMAMU and TEUDY, .IB. H. H. BARROWS, WhltBan, Miss. BOBBiNK i ATKINS NURSERYMEN, FLORISTS, PLANTEIS RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY We are subscribers to the Narserymen's Fund for Market DeTelopment, also "Say It With Flowers" Pnblicity Campalrn. When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE NURSERY STOCK Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Shmbv, Small Fruits, Clematis, Evergrecna and Roses. Write for Trade List W. & T. SMITH COMPANY, Gaaiva, N. T. We are subscribers to the Nurserymen's Fund for Market Development HOLLAND NURSERIES BEST HABDT BHODODENDKONI, AZAliEAS, OONrPESS, OUCMJLTU, H. P. BOSKS, BHBDBS AMD HKB,- BACEOCS FIAMTS. P. OUWERKERK. 2U liDt Sttiit Wartntii ■•MIt P. e. U I MgtH, R. I. of Queen Beatrice, and vases of fine chrysanthemum blooms. CORN DISEASES BEING STUDIED. Investigations of the root, stalk, and ear rots of corn, started last spring by the United States Department of Agri- culture in co-operation with the Pur- due University Agricultural Experi- ment Station, in Indiana, have result- ed thus far in a survey which shows that the root rots are present in all of the corn-growing states and that the careful selection of disease-free seed is an important means of com- bating this and the other rots. The use of infected seed is responsible for the introduction of the diseases. Their chief effects noted readily are blight- ed plants, spindling stalks, and stalks with the ears either partially formed or completely retarded and resulting in barrenness. Sweet corn, it has been found, seems to be more subject to these rots than field corn, and es- pecial care should be given in a selec- tion and care of seed. East Orange — Howard Hale, young- est son of G. D. Hale, is now at the* front in France. Ernest, his elder brother was killed in battle last July. 464: HORTICULTURE November 9, 1918 SEED TRADE AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION Officers— President, F. W. Bolgiano, Washington, D. C; First Vice-President, Wm. G. Scarlett. Baltimore, Md.; Second Vice-President, David Burpee, Philadel- phia, Pa.; Secretary-Treasurer, C. E. Kendel, Clereland, O. Development of the American Seed- Growing Industry. Since the European sources of vege- table seed have been cut off by war conditions, the seed-growing industry in the United States has made rapid developments, particularly in the Pa- cific Coast and Rocliy Mountain States, according to a report of the Bureau of Crop Estimates, United States Department of Agriculture. The commercial production of vegetable seeds is chiefly confined to a few wide- ly separated but well-defined districts, but in exceptional instances the indus- try has been introduced into new sec- tions through the efforts of contract- ing seedsmen who have sought to ex- pand the production by entering new areas. The production of onion seed is car- ried on in many localities. Most of the western districts where onions are ■grown tor market also raise seed for their own use and sell the surplus. The largest section of production for onion seed, however, is known as the "river district" of the San Joaquin and Sacramento Valleys in the central part of California. The district of secondary importance as a producer of onion seed is the San Juan and Santa Clara Valley region of central California. The leading county in the production of onion seed is San Joaquin, with Sacramento, Yolo. Con- tra Costa, Santa Clara, and San Beni- to also growing a good volume. Seed is also being produced in Delta Coun- ty, Colo. The Bermuda onion seed is produced in the Coachelia Valley, in the eastern part of Riverside County in southern California. It is also suc- cessfully grown in New Mexico and Arizona. Carrot Seed in California California is the largest producer of carrot seed. Sacramento and Yolo Counties rank first, with San Joaquin, Contra Costa, Santa Clara, and San Benito Counties ranking as minor pro- ducers. In the production of radish seed the situation is reversed, the coast counties of California produc- ing the bulk of the crop, and the river district being unimportant as a pro- IVI/KKI •ROFIT These three words on a sign stand out very conspicuously on the wall in the office of the head of a large department store in Philadel- phia. The sentence is short, but it means so much! Yes, more than most of us in business stop to realize. Many fiorists today are basing their selling-prices of Cut Flowers, Plants, and for services rendered, on olden-time costs. Conditions have changed, labor has advanced, hours have been shortened, de- livery service by automobile in many cases has been forced upon you — everything that enters into the conduct of your business (including everything you buy to sell again, such as Seeds, Bulbs, Pots, Supplies, etc.), costs very much more. Look at the 'price of Coal! Wax Paper costs now just double what it did twelve months ago. Cotton Twine in three years has in- creased about five times its former value. In fact, we could go on in an endless citation of things like this. Have you increased your selling-prices — for Plants, Cut Flowers, P\ineral Designs, and labor performed for your customers? If not, why not? Every florist knows the cost of everything he buys; he should also know the cost (and he can easily figure it) of everything he grows himself and the cost of any labor he performs, and add a fair profit for his services. The public does not want to be squeezed, but it is always willing to pay a fair price tor anything it wants. In every line (except the Horticultural Industry) unheard-of prosperity is being enjoyed, and that same prosperity is right at hand for the florist. One of our representatives was recently in the retail store of a florist, when a prospective customer came in and asked the price of funeral designs, whereupon he was informed that this ranged from $2.50 up to $5.00, (and it was in a town that is doing an enormous volume of war work). The prospective customer walked out without leaving an order. And why? The price quoted appealed to the buyer as too low. He wanted something better than what was offered, and he was willing to pay for it, which he did elsewhere later in the same town. Imagine the folly of quoting such a price! and Cut Flowers at the premium they have been for weeks. That florist didn't stop to think that Tin Foil costs double. Wire costs about three times its normal value; Twine costs five times its normal value; Paper costs twice its normal value. Some florists are still selling Geraniums in a four-inch Pot (and the Flower Pot goes with it) for 10c. They think they can't get more than 12c. or 15c. for an Easter Lily Flower or a Hyacinth. Man, it costs you more than that to grow these items, so don't figure that you've made a profit — you have actually lost money, and the quicker you realize it, the better. Mr. Florist, this little article has been written in your interests. If you want to make a profit, — be able to pay your bills when due, — make a living and be able to lay something aside for a rainy day, which is your just due. "charge fair prices — MAKE A PROFIT." START TO-DAY-NOW. MicHELi.'s Seed Hou.se, Philadelphia, pa. ducer. It is also grown in the Pacific Northwest. Beet seed is grown in both the river and coast districts of California, but is probably grown more extensively around Sacramento than in any other portion of the State. Let- tuce seed is grown almost exclusively near the coast sections of California, particularly in Santa Clara and San Benito Counties and also in San Louis Obispo County. The production of seed of the gar- den varieties of beans is concentrated in portions of Colorado, California. Washington and Idaho. The Greely district of Colorado is the leading dis- trict. Lima-bean seed growing is con- fined to the coast counties of Southern California. Cantaloupe and cucumber seed is produced extensively in Colo- rado, particularly in the Rocky Ford district of the Arkansas Valley. To- mato seed is most extensively pro- duced in Orange County, Cal., south of Santa Ana. Other seed crops pro- duced in this district are peppers and various vine crops. The principal cab- bage-seed growing district is in the Puget Sound country, but the grow- ing of cabbage seed is being tried out in other localities and new districts of importance may be developed. This statement also applies to turnip seed. Spinach seed is produced in Califor- nia and in the Northwest. During the past season the industry has devel- oped, particularly in Yolo and Sacra- mento Counties of California, but is not confined to that region. Other miscellaneous seeds of minor impor- November 9, 1918 HORTICULTURE 465 tance, such as parsnip, salsify, and en- dive, are grown most extensively in San Benito County, Cal. Cauliflower and broccolii seed are grown ni the market growing districts, but have become commercial products only in the Pacific Northwest. Onion sets are grown in the Willamette Val- ley of Oregon, near Woodburn, and also in eastern Colorado. Onion Sets. Talking with A. H. Smith of the Leonard Seed Company, Chicago, he says their crop of onion sets has now been harvested and most of them stored away for the winter. Early southern shipments have been made and many large dealers and jobbers throughout the country, where they have crates and storage room, are tak- ing their sets early this year, storing them now themselves so that they will not run the risk of poor transpor- tation or unfavorable weather condi- tions at a later date. The crop of onion sets this year is estimated about 20 per cent short of a normal crop. Weather conditions during harvest have been ideal and the crop has been harvested and stored dry, sound and in good condition for keeping and Chi- cago sets this year are probably the best that were ever harvested. The onion sets grown on the south side of the city were thinned out some early in the season by maggots and the re- sult is that there are more overruns or bulls to screen out from the south side stock, but when these are prop- erly screened out, the small sets that are left are very choice. The sets which were grown on the north side of the city were not damaged to any extent by maggots in the fields while growing and run very small and choice, very tew overruns or large ones to screen out. The demand has been very heavy and most of the dealers are well sold up to the usual amount at this time of year, with a large spring trade in prospect, as many merchants have not bought the full quantity they will need for their spring trade. There is so much in the papers these days about onions being good for colds and influenza, it is said that health departments in different large cities are advising the free use of onions as a preventive of influenza and the people of certain nationali- ties who are accustomed to eating freely of onions, have escaped to a large extent the epidemic this season, all of which should have a tendency to increase next year's planting of onion seed and onion sets. SWEET PEAS Winter flowering Spencer Australian Var- ieties direct from the Originator. FLOWER SEED FOR SUMMER SOWING Asparagus Sprengeri, Bellis Perennis, Cal- ceolaria, Calendula, Cineraria, Cyclamen, Gypsophila Gr. Alba, Mignonette, Pansy, Snapdragon. All selected stock. FOTTLER, FISKE, RAWSON CO. The SMd Store 12 and IS FaneaU Hall 8q., BoitoB "Seeds with a Lineage'' All Varieties Thoroughly tested at our trial grounds, Raynes Park, London, England. Send for Catalogue CARTERS TESTED SEEDS, Inc., c.^.\%S:^.i «... Radish Seed Radish seed, generally speaking, has been reported a short crop in many sections and as France and England are drawing on this country for radish and other small seeds Instead of our importing them from over there, the best Michigan stock of radish seed which is grown from French seed and is equal in every way to the best French stock, if not superior, is sell- ing at reasonable prices when the gen- eral shortage is taken into considera- tion. The favorable weather during liar- vest this fall in Michigan has resulted in a good crop of radish seed, much larger than was expected early in the year and some very choice seed is now coming in from Michigan, so that seed houses who make a business of grow- ing a large acreage of Michigan radish seed, are very much pleased with the prospects and the seed they are re- ceiving. Notes. Adolph Kruhm, formerly with the Jerome B. Rice Seed Company, is now with Beckert's Seed Store, Pittsburgh, Pa. In his capacity as secretary of the company he will look after both the purchasing and selling end of the business. Joe Edmundson of the California Seed Growers' Association, San Jose, Calif., was expected in Chicago this week, but a wire just received from Mr. Edmundson states that owing to his being so very busy shipping out their crops this year and arranging for next season's planting, he has been unable to get away as expected, but now expects to reach Chicago about Nov. 10th on his eastern trip. BULBS I IGobbtngton's 128 Chamber* St., N. Y. City P FREESIA PCRITV MAMMOTH, % inch and up. SWEET PEAS, Winter Flowering Spencer, best varieties. LILIUM GIGANTEUM, from cold storage, in cases of 350. CYCLAMEN SEED, finest American grown, new varieties. CINEB.4B1A BEGONIA "NICE" STOCKS, ETC. Send us a card stating kind and quantities wanted and will give you speci.Tl prices. J. M. THORBURN & CO. 53 Barclay Street Throngh to S4 Park Place NEW YORK CITY CANE STAKES Per bale Per bale NATrB.41,, 6-9 ft., 600 $7.00 9-12 ft., 400 8.60 Prices ex warehouse New York Terms— Net cash 30 days. McHUTCHISON & CO. 95 Chambers St., New York STUMPP & WALTER CO. Seeds and Bulbs 30-32 Barclay Street NEW YORK CITY 466 HORTICULTURE November 9, 1918- IN THE National Capitol 4t your service to deliTer Flower* or Deslens on Order by Telo- sraph or otherwise. Prompt RoUable Serrice. GEORGE H. COOKE Connecticut Ave. and L St. WASHINGTON, D .C. "The Telegraph Florist" Member of Floriats' Teleiireph DelWery 124 TREMONT ST. IM FOB KANSAS CITY Transfer Yoar Ordert to SAMUEL MURRAY 1017 Grand Avenue Member Florists* Teleirraph Delivery DAVID CLARKE'S SONS Deliver orders from any part of the country to New York City Write or Telecraph 2139-2141 Broadway, - New York Telephone 1653-1653 Colambns KOHMILLER, Florist 426 Maditon Ave. and 49th St., New York. Alto Vanderbilt Hotel Telephone, Murray Hill 783 Out-of-town Orders Solicited. Location Central. Personal Attention. Member F. T. D. Asso. ADAM SERENGER FLORIST ""^^IV^T. BANGOR, ME. fVe Cooer all Points In Maine Providence, Rhode Island Johnston Brothers LEADING FLORISTS 38 Dorrance Street Member Florists* Telegraph Delivery Of Interest to Retail Florists 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.— H. G. Eyres, 106 State St. Albany, N. T.— The Roscry, 23 Stetiben St. Albany, N. Y. — Danker. Bangor, Me. — Adam Sekenger, 32 New- bury St. Boston— ThoB. F. Galvin, 1 Park St. Boston— Penn the Florist, 124 Tremont St. Boston— Julius A. Zlnn, 4 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 Ave. Cleveland, O.— Adam Graham & Sons, 5523 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, O.— Knoble Bros., 1836 W. 25th St. Cleveland, O.— The Smith & Fetters Co., 735 Euclid Ave. Denver, Col.— Park Floral Co., 1643 Broadway. Detroit, Mich. — J. Breltmeyer's Sons, corner Brodway and Gratiot Ave. Fall River, Mass.— Warburton, 495 New Boston Rd. and 36 N. Main St. Houston, Tex.— Kerr, The Florist. Kansas City, Mo. — Samuel Murray, 1017 Grand Ave. New Haven, Conn. — J. N. Champion & Co., 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 — A. T. Bunyard, 413 Madison Ave., at 48th St. New York — Dards, N. E. corner 44th St. and Madison Ave. New York— G. E. M. Stumpp, 761 Fifth Ave. New York— Thos. F. Galviu, Fifth Ave., at 46th St. New York— Kottmllier, 426 Madison Ave. and 49th St., also Vanderbilt Hotel. New York— Max Schling, 785 Fifth Are. Providence, R. I. — Johnston Bros., 38 Dorrance St. Rochester, N. Y.— J. B. Keller Sons, 25 Clinton Ave. N. EBtabUsbed 1874 DARDS 341 Madison Ave., New York HELP do YOUR BIT To-day By SELLING THRIFT and WAR SAVING STAMPS. STAND behind THE FOOD CONSERVATION LAWS. Display prominently PATRI- OTIC POSTERS. DO IT NOW JOHN BREITMEYER'S ^SONS^= Cor. Broadway and Gratiot Ave*. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs . . . Higli Grade Cut Blooms We cover all Michigan points and rood sections of Ohio« Indiana and Canada. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association. GUD£ BROS CO GUDE BROS. CO. WASHINGTON, D. C. Member Florists Teleffrapb Detirery Orders for NEW TOBK. Write or Phone to MAX SCHLING 785 Fiftli Ave. Best Florists in the States as References. EUROPEAN ORDERS EXEGOTBD Members of the Florist*' Telegraph Delivery THE ROSERY 23 STEUBEN ST. 4kl.B/)^NY, N. Y. FLOWER DEUVERIES FOR ALBANY AND VICINITY Memljers FloTtsts' Telegraph Delivery G. E. M. STUIMPP 761 Fifth Ave. NEW YORK CITY llMBber Florists' Telegraph Delivery Assi. YOUNG & NUGENT 42 West 28 Street New York Member Florists' Teleemph T>ellTery NO ORDERS .ACCEPTED FOR LESS THAN STt.OO DANKER Albany, New York The best of F. T. D. Service always November 9, 1918 nORTI CULTURE 467 CHICAGO Send Your Order* to WILLIAM J. SMYTH Member Florist*' Telegraph Delivery A**ociation Michigan Ave. at 31st Street Prompt Auto DeliTe'* Senrice THOS. F. GALVIN llCUf VnDlf S61 Fifth Ave. llEifff TUnlV VanderblitHotel QAOTnil 1 Park Street DUO I UH 799 Boylston Street Dilhiriis ta Stiimrs u< ill Eutirn Poiits Orders Filled Day or Night for O I- E V E: I- AIM D and State of Ohio Complete Stock. Regular discoant to Trade. KNOBLE BROS. 1896 W. 25th St., Cleveland, O. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery THE SMITH & FETTERS CO. 735 Euclid Avenue CLEVELAND, OHIO Flowers of Every Kind in Season CLEVELAND A. GRAHAM & SON 5523 Euclid Ave. Will take good care of your orders Members oj F. T, D, Association. Retail Deliveries to central Hudson River points, on Telegraphic Order. WOOD BROS. FISHKIL,!,, N. Y. S.A.ANDERSON 440 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y. ANDERSON service means fresh, sturdy Stock and prompt deliveries in BUFFALO. LOCKPORT, NIAGARA FALLS and WESTERN NEW YORK. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery HIGH GRADE PLANTS For Retail Stores a Specialty ASK FOR UST THOMAS ROLAND, Naliant. Mass. WORCESTER, MASS. Randall's Flower Shop HABBT I. BANDAIL,, Proprietor. Momber Florist*' Telecr»ph DeUT«ry St. Louis, Mo.— Fred C. Weber, 4326-28 Olive St. St. Paul. Minn.— Holm & Olson, Inc. Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. — P. R. Pier- son Co. Toronto, Can.— J. H. Dunlop, 8-10 West Adelaide St. Wasbington, D. C— Gude Bros., 1214 P St Washington, D. C— George H. Cooke, Connecticut Ave. and L St. Worcester, Mass. — Randall's Flower Shop, 22 Pearl St. NEW FLOWER STORES. Fulton, N. Y.— F. E. LaPorte. Denver, Col. — Liberty Flower Shop, 418 15th street. Egg Harbor, N. J. — Crane & Hill, Pacific Ave., succeeding Walter R. Thorns. NEWS NOTES. Rutherford, N. J. — J. A. Muller an- nounces that on January 31st. 1919, he will discontinue his connection with Julius Roehrs Company, after near- ly ten years' service. Rochester, N. Y. — E. Kendig of Oswego, N. Y., has purchased the fix- tures and stock belonging to the late Paul Campus of the Rosery Flower Shop and has commenced business this week. Mrs. Arvilla Smith is now in the employ of the Rochester Floral Com- pany. HESS & SWOBODA FI.ORISTS Telephones 1601 and L, 1633 1415 Farnum St. OIVIAIHA, rNlEB. THE F. T. D. FLORIST for Elizabeth, N. J. LEAHY'S Best of Service 1169 E. Jersey St. H. F. A. LANGE WORCESTER, MASS. Deliveries to nil points In New EncUnd. 126,000 Square Feet of OUms. Member PlorlsU' Telegraph DellTery Association. EAST ORANGE, N. J. SMITH, The Florist We deliver by automobile in East, West and South Or.nnge, also Glen Ridge, Mont- clair BloomBeld, Newarit and New Yorl£. ST. LOUIS, MO. FRED C. WEBER 4326-28 Olive St. Ittmilr Florists Telegraph Delivery AtsociaMnt NOTICE INITIALS. We have one store only THE J. M. CASSER COMPANY, CLEYELANB Euclid AVHM. The Far- Famed Flowers of TORONTO Delivered on mall or telegrraph order for any occasion. In any part of the Dominion. JOHN H. DUNLOP i-lO West Adelaide St. - TORONTO, ONT AlBANY, N. T. Flowers or Design Work DELIVERED IN ALB.INT AND VICINITT O.V TELEGRAPHIC ORDER 106 STATE STREET, ALBANY, N. Y. "THE HOME OF FLOWERS" The largest cot flower store In America, Orders for the TWIN CITIES and for all Northwestern points civen prompt at- tention. HOLM & OLSON, incorporated ST. PAUL, MINN. ^■" Park Floral Co. B. E. GILLI8, Presiilent. E. P. NEIMAN, Secretary. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery DENVER. COLORADO Quality and Reliability WARBURTON FALL RIVER, MASS. DeUveriea of Flowers and Plaata In FALL BIVEB and eontlsnvns territory. 468 HORTICULTURE November 9, 1918 Your Order For BEAUTIES will be filled complete if you depend on us to supply you. The quality is the best and the price is right. THE LEO NIESSEN GO. 1201 Race Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. TRY Horticulture's Advertisers FIRST Before Looking Elsewhere Tell Them You Did So And They'll Reciprocate EDWARD REID WHOLESALE FLORIST 1619 - 21 Rutte*d St., PhUadelphia, Pi. CHOICE BEAUTIES, ORCHIDS, VALLEY, ROSES and all Seasonable Varieties of Cut Flowers CHARLES E.MEEHAN Wholesale Cut Flowers Plants, Greens, etc. 5 So. Mole St., PHIUDELPHIA, PA. GEORGE B. HART WHOLESALE FLORIST 24 stone St., Rochester, N. Y. E. CHILL CO. Wholesale Florists rttsM maatlOB HerttCBltmn wh«B wrltlas. MHCHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, inc. WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS OeiuicameBto SsUdted Hardy Fancy Fern Oar Specially 284 RANDOLPH ST., DETROIT, MICH. The Hoate for Quality and Service ZECH & MANN |9~We are Wholesale Florists Doing a Strictly Wholesale Business 30 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO 1 / ^ 1' CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. A \ / •» IF You Want Anything from Boston Get It From Henry M. Robinson & Co. For Safety Place Your Orders With V» IHEI^RY IVI. ROBINSON & 2 MTinthrop Square and 32 Otis Street, BOSTON, MASS. WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS — TRADE PRICES — Per 100 TO DEALERS CNLY Roses Am Beauty, Special - . . . " " Fancy and Extra " *' No. I and culls Russell Hadley Mock, Key Arenberg, Hoosier Beauty Ward, Hillingdon ■■ . FCillarney, Key, Taft Ophelia, Sunburst Carnations C«ttley as Lilies, LoQffiflorum Lilies. Speciosiun Lilr of the Valley Snapdragon Violets Dahlias- •••' Calendula Chrysanthemnnu •- • Gardenias Adiantum Smilax Asparasus Plumosus. & Spren. (loo Bchs.) . BOSTON Nov. 7 ST. LOUIS Nov. 4 PHILA. Nov. 4 20.C0 to I2.00 to 8.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 10 35-00 to to to to to to to 25.00 15.00 10.00 12.CO 12.00 12.00 10.00 6.0c 8.00 10.00 4.00 50.00 20. CO 25.00 8.00 1 3.00 .50 2.00 25.00 1.85 25.00 50.00 30.00 to 40,00 20.00 to 30.CO 10.00 to 15.00 5.00 to to to 25.00 5.00 to 3.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 10.00 4.C0 to 6.00 15.00 to to . to to 6. CO 4.C0 40. 2.00 2. 00 10. CO 8.00 6.00 •75 10 00 3.00 25,00 to I. 00 to 15.00 to ICO.OO 40.00 to 30.00 to 20.00 to 10.00 to S.03 10.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 5.00 to 40. so to 25,00 to to to to 4.00 to 15.00 to to 1. 00 to . 25.CO 5c. 00 50.00 35.00 25.00 30.00 25.00 25.00 20.00 10. oc 13.00 15-00 6.0a 50.0c 5.00 4<: .00 to 60.00 William F. Kasting Co. SeS-STO WASHINGTON STREET • ris-ts BUFFALO, N. Y. J. A. BUDLONG ROSES, VALLEY and CARNATIONS A Specialty 184 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO WHOLESALE GROWER Of CUT FLOWERS ROBERT OYSART CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT Simple methodn of correct accoantlnr especially adapted for floristB* ose. BOOKS BALANCED AND ADJUSTED 40 STATE STREET . . BOSTON Telephone Main 68 Boston Floral Supply Co. M7-357 Cambrldee St., Boiton Headquarters for CTCAS, BASKETS, WIRE DESIGNS and WAX FLOWEB8 Send for price list If you have not re- ceived one. November 9, 1918 HORTICTTLTUEE 469 Flower Market Reports WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS — ™^^ """^"-/(S'd'ea TO DEALERS ONLY Business is at a stand- BOSTON still all this week. Chrys- antlieimims in all class- es are very abundant and flowers of all varieties are pouring into the mar- kets so that there is an accumulation which is increasing in volume from day to day. Prices have fallen with a dull thud and, for the time being are favorable to the retailer. The street merchant can now get busy again after his enforced rest of three or four weeks. The coldest weather of the season has come this week and local dahlias are all killed off, al- though there are a good many in the market still shipped in from more southern points. Very good business is CHICAGO reported for the closing week of October. In spite of the obstacles put in the way of delivery of flowers to places where death had occurred, florists were able to keep much of their funeral trade by sending flowers direct to the ceme- tries and thus kept local sales from so large a falling off as seemed im- minent at one time. Shipping trade holds up well and has kept the mar- ket from going to pieces now the big crop of chrysanthemums is at its height. The first days of November found pompons coming in as fast as could be handled in pink and white, and an over-supply in yellow. Bunch- es of pompons vary in size according to the fancy of the grower and the prices run from 25 to 75c. per bunch. A splendid lot of roses is now coming daily. Elvery variety of the season is offered and the quality is all that can be desired. Violets are not an Im- portant consideration at present, the warm weather being against them. Carnations are a little more in evi- dence but the quantity of pompons make a big supply unnecessary. Green is much in demand and supply not very large. The market contin- CLEVELAND ues brisk with lib- eral receipts of sea- sonable stock. Chrysanthemums now occupy first place, the supply of both the large fellows and the pompons be- ing generous. Roses are of excellent quality, medium and longer grades predominating. Carnations still fall very short of supplying the demand. Lilies are temporarily oft the price- lists. City business continues strong and the out of town trade is consid- Rofes Am. Beauty, Special " " Fancy and Extra *' *' No. I and culls Russel! Hadley EuJer, Mock Arenberg, Hoosier Beauty Ward, Hillingdon Killarney. Key, Tafl Ophelia. Sunburst Carnations Cattleyaa Lilies, LonKiflonim Lilies, Speciosum Lily of the Valley Snapdragon Violets DahKas Calendula Chrysenlhemums Gardenias Adiantum Smilax Asparasua Plu. & Spren. (looBhs.) CINCINNATI Ncv. 4 CHICAGO Nov. 4 BUFFALO Nov. 4 PITTSBURC Nov. 4 25.00 15-00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 3.00 3.00 2.00 60.00 15.00 to to to to to . to . to ■ to to to . to > to . 35.00 20.00 10.00 15.00 12.00 12.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 4.00 3.00 75.00 20. CO 6.00 S.oo 15.00 25.00 ao.oo 35-00 40.00 30.00 ■ 500 5.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 4.00 3.00 4 00 4.00 50.00 12.00 4.00 4.00 .40 2.00 6.00 1.00 iS.oo 25.00 to to 50.00 40.00 25.00 30.00 20.00 so.oo 20.00 15.00 15 00 15. CO 6.00 75.00 15.00 8.00 6.00 .50 4.00 35.00 2.00 25.00 50.00 30.00 15,00 5.0: 6.00 6.00 6. CO 6.00 3.00 4.00 4.00 2.00 60.00 15.00 4.00 8.00 to 3.00 1. 00 10.00 20.00 to 1. 00 to 15. CO to 35.00 to 50.00 30.00 10. CO 20.0c 10.00 10 .CO 15. CO 6.00 10.00 12.00 6.0c 75.00 20.00 IS. 00 10.00 5.00 i.co 6. CO 2.50 30. CO 30.00 2.00 2C.CX1 50.00 40. (X> 3C.0O 20 .CX} 50.0c 3S.OC 2.500 25.0c 3,00 to 15.00 6 00 6.00 6.00 4.00 75.00 15.00 to 1 5.0c to 1 2 .00 to 15.00 to 6.00 to 100.00 15.00 3.00 SO. CO 10.00 8 00 1 CO 20.00 6.cro 50.00 2.00 20.0c 6o.oo erably above normal. Eastern violets are very good, but like the locally grown single sorts, are moving slowly. The help problem is acute and shows no signs of improvement. Business for the month of October smashed all previous records and November sales thus far are exceeding those of last year, funeral trade being the main cause. Liberal quantities of supplies are being laid in, in anticipation of a heavy holiday trade. This market is in the NEW YORK dumps for the past week or ten days. The very salubrious weather, the de- cline of the epidemic and the height of the chrysanthemum season have con- spired to end the famine which lasted three weeks and put the flower trade to a hustle unprecedented for this time of the year. The street man has his innings, for a change, and flowers may now be bought "for a song." But a spell of cold weather may change the tune. I n chrysanthe- PHILADELPHIA mums there are still some nice Chrysolora arriving but these are nearing their end and Bonnafton is looming up. Roman Gold is also in the running strong. Razer is about the leader in the whites. Roses are very fine in all the standard varieties. The leaders in their classes are Rus- sell, Columbia, Hadley and Ophelia. Carnations have dropped in price about one-half, the demand having fallen off coincident with increased supply. The quality is all that can be expected. In orchids the cattleya still leads and goes well at moderate prices. Oncidium varicosum is also in good supply and there are some dendrobiums and a few early cypripe- diums. The Hallowe'en demand did not materialize. It never has been much of a florists' event but this year it was less in evidence than ever be- fore. Out-of-town business has been good as compared with city trading. The express service seems to be bet- ter and up to zone two or three, the parcel post has grown in favor. Be- yond ninety miles or so, the express seems to be preferred. Business has dropped ROCHESTER off considerably dur- ing the past week. Flowers are very plentiful; in fact the over-supply of roses and violets gave the street vendors a chance on Satur- day. Roses were disposed of at 20 cents per dozen and violets at 15 cents per bunch. A large supply of chrys- anthemums are on hand. The quality is improving daily. The supply of dahlias continues to dwindle, but qual- ity is fairly good. Pompon chrys- anthemums are quite plentiful and sell fairly well. Carnations are plen- tiful. Lilies are still scarce and high. Plenty of green goods are on the mar- ket and move well. A frost came recently ST. LOUIS and dahlias took a flight not to appear again in force till next fall. Chrysan- themums are now a factor in the mar- ket and roses have been cheaper but still cleaning up nicely at good prices. Carnations are more plentiful, whites bringing the better prices. Greens are selling well. For the first time WASHINGTON in over a month there w a s suffi- cient stock in the local market to meet all demands. The several warm days of the previous week brought out increased quantities and prices were lowered considerably. Lily of the val- ley is now to be had in quantities. (Continued on page 471) 470 HOETICULTURE November 9, 1918 H. E. FROMENT Wholesale CummiMion Florist Choice Cut Flowers N«w Addreaa, 143 West 28tli St., NEW YOBK Telephones: 2200, 2201, Madison Square. — WM. P. FORD — Wholesale Florist 107 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK Telephone 533S, Farragut Call and Inspect the Best Kstabllsment In the Wholesale Flower District JOHN YOUNG & CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 53 WEST 28tk STREET NEW YORK CITY Consignments Solicitfd Phone FarrsKnt 4SM WALTER F. SHERIDAN Wholesale Commission Dealer in CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 133 West 28th Street, New York a'elephone='Se$l!-2S3S Madison Sqnare RIEDEL & MEYER, Inc. Wholesale Commission READY FOR BUSINESS 49 WEST 28th ST. NEW YORK. GEO. C. SIEBRECHT WHOLESALE FLORIST CONSICNMENTS SOLICITED NEW YORK f BORE { ^08 { FARRAaUT THE KERVAN CO Fresh Cot Decoratlre EverKreens. Highest Standard of Quality. Largest Stock in America. Write for Illustrated Catalog of Greens and Florists' Supplies 119 W. 28th St., - - NEW YORK WILLIAM H. KUEBLER Brooklyn's Foramost and Best WHOLESALE COMMISSION HOUSE A First Class Market Iw affl CUT FLOWERS m Willonghby St. BrooUya, N. f M. cTford^ 421 West 28tli St., NEW YORK fi HOSES, \m\ wmm A Full Line of AIL CUT FLOWEB8. Telephone 3810 Farrasnt. WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORIST !5[^^T'gfS^^" A foil line of Chelee Oat Flawer Steek far all *arv*aas. TBiBPBOHBliJiJiFABtAQOT 131 Wcst 28th St.. NEW YORK CITY ALBANY CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE ZV^tl'J!^^-''^- 811 Bfoadway, ALBANY, N. Y. E AND MONET BT 8ENDINO 1 Consignments Solicited. WHOLESALE ONLY SAVE TIME AND MONET BT 8BNDINO TOt7B OKDBB8 TO D8 Prices Right. Telephone ConnectioB HENRY M. ROBINSON CO. OF NEW YORK BB-S7 ^A^os'fc ae-tiKi ^'ti-oo« Teleyboaee, la — 8tl0 Madisen Sqnare Consignments Bellelt«4 MACRICE L. (UiABB. Treas.rer NEW YORK QCOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only ROSES AND CARNATIONS American Beauty, Special " *• Fancy and Enra. ** ** No. I and culls. . RuuelU Hadler Euler. Mock, Key Arenberg, Hoosier Beauty Ward . HilliDndon Killamey, Taft Opbelia. Sunbunt Camatioiu • • ■ ■ last Pirt al Waak HntPartilWaak iiliit No*. 2 kifiiajaf Nov. 4 1911 1918 15.0a to 30,00 15.00 10 30.00 g.oo to 12.00 8.00 to 12.00 a. 00 to 8.00 a.oo t« 8.00 4.00 to 15.00 4.eo to 12,00 4.00 to :-a.oo 4 oo u 10.00 3.00 to 13.00 3, CO 10 • 00 3.00 to 6. 00 3,oo to 8.00 8.03 to 6,00 2.00 to 6.00 4.00 to 10.00 4 0O to 12.0C 3 00 to 8.00 ioo to 8.00 3.00 to 4.00 3,0O to 4 0 WE WANT MORE SHIPPERS We have a nameroaa clientage of New York City bnyera and the d« eeeds onr snppljr. This Is eapeelally tme of Bosee, We have every facility and abundant meana and beat returns are assured for atock consigned to na. Addrees Toor Shipments to UNITED CUT FLOWER 1 1 1 W. 28th St., fiEW YORK CO. Inc. D. J, Pappas. Pros. To the Florist Trade of America The Unprecedented Demand for Supplies of every liind, even with Our Efllclent Organization and Extensive Warerooms, Taxes Us to the Limit to Fill our Daily Orders. If we cannot always supply all your wants on the moment don't get impatient. New goods are constantly arriving. Se7>il your orders early and we shall give every possible attention. H. Bayersdorfer & Co. '"p^hIIX': ^'r*' RCED (SL KKLLER 122 West 25th St., New York Florists' Supplies We manufacture all our iitii DisiEDS, Baskets, Win Wirk KNoveltiis and are dealers in Decorative Glassware, Growers and Florists' Beanisltes WILLIAM MACKIE WHOLESALE FLORIST 105 West 28th Street, NEW YORK ConsiKnments Solicited TELEPHONE: FARBAGUT 7M November 9, 1918 HORTICULTURE 471 Flower Market Reports (Continued from page 469) There are too many pompons on the market. Carnations have improved and are selling well at the new prices. ANOTHER LIBERTY LOAN COMING Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo has announced that, no matter what the results of the pending overtures for peace may be, there will be an- other Liberty loan. To use his ex- pression, "We are going to have to finance peace for a while just as we have had to finance war." There are over 2,000,000 United States soldiers abroad. If we trans- port these men back to the United States at the rate of 300,000 a month, it will be over half a year before they are all returned. Our Army therefore, must be maintained, vic- tualed, and clothed for many months after peace is an actuality. The American people, therefore, hav- ing supported the Liberty loan with a patriotism that future historians will love to extol, will have an oppor- tunity to show the same patriotism in financing the just and conclusive vic- torious peace whenever it comes. Not for a moment, however, is the Treasury acting on any assumption that peace is to come soon. Until peace is actually assured the attitude of the Treasury and the attitude of the whole United States Government is for the most vigorous prosecution of the war, and the motto of force against Germany without stint or limit will be acted up to until peace is an absolute accomplished fact. One more Liberty loan, at least, is certain. The Fourth loan was popu- larly called the "Fighting Loan"; the next loan may be a fighting loan, too, or it may be a peace loan. Whatever the conditions, the loan must be pre- pared for and its success rendered cer- tain and absolute. Begin now to pre- pare to support it. QCALITY QUANTITY CHARLES MILLANG WholeMa le Florist 55-51 West 26th St., NEW YORK | ATTENTION VAKIETY Wired Toothpicks Manufactared by W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. 10,000. . .$3.25 50,000... $9.?6 Sample free. For sale by dealers. Business Here Is Always Good I NEED MORE FLOWERS. Send your stock here and get Top Market Prices MERIVIAIM \A/E:I 130 West 28th Street ' 9 New York .VOKNT FOR C.VRILI.O'S CATTLEV.VS K. IM "A LBiDBR ISraB WBOLBSUB GJMVIISSION TRADB FOR OVER TBIRTI TEARS" RC3SES! I >A/Ar>i-r ROSESI Have a demand for more than I can supply. Rose Growers Call or Write. 118 West 28tli St. I>JE\A/' YORK TELEPHONES cut 161 and 30H NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only MISCELLANEOUS Cattleru Lilies, LoDKiflorum Lilies, SpecioBum Lily of the Valley Snapdragoa Violets Dahlias Caleodula Chrrsanthemuins Grdenias Adiantum Smilax Asparaffos Plomosiu, & Spren (loo bunches) . Last Part of Wiek lading Nov. 2 191B 30.00 lO.OO 5. CO 4.00 9.00 1. 00 6.00 25. CO •50 10.00 16,00 First Part of Weik baeinoiig Nov. 4 1918 35.00 15-00 8.00 6.00 .40 4.00 2.00 23,00 35.00 ■75 15.00 35-00 20,00 to 3S-OC 10. oc IC 15,00 5.00 to •.oo 4.00 to to 6.00 ■35 to .40 6. CO e.oo ■ so to.oo 1)5.00 2. 00 95,0* 35,00 • 73 It.oc 35,00 CEREAL CROPS AND FOOD FACTS. The U. S. Food Administration, Washington, D. C, has sent out the following memorandum: The need for food conservation and the elimination of all waste by the American people was never so great as at the present time. Last year the Food Administration's requests were very largely for the substitution of one food for another. This year actual saying is required on all foods. Before the war, with nor- mal reserves and normal conditions prevailing, with plenty of agricultural labor, our exports to the allied coun- tries averaged 5,533,000 tons of food per year. Last year, we were able to export to them 11,820,0,00 tons, and this year we have assumed the bur- den of sending them a minimum, of 17,550,000 tons. Unfortunately, the common belief throughout the country seems to be that the 1918 crop was a phenomenally large one, and that in consequence there exists in this country a great plentitude of food, and the time for saving has therefore been passed. This rather universal belief can be under- stood when it is remembered that last year, wheat received the greatest em- phasis in the pleas for food saving, so that quite naturally public attention generally centered around the condi- tion of the then forthcoming wheat crop. When the harvest time was reached and the crop assured, showing an in- crease of more than 250,000,000 bushels, conditions of other crops indi- cated that they also would show phe- nomenal increases. Then followed ad- verse weather conditions that cut down production in other crops, but the opinion accepted at that time by the country at large, that plentitude was to prevail has not been changed. Actual production conditions, as shown by the figures of the Depart- ment of Agriculture for October 1, show that the 1918 crop as compared with that of 1917 is as follows: INCREASE Bushels Wlie.1t 2(!s.000.0<)0 Barley 27,000,000 Rice 5.000,000 Rye 17,0)Xi,000 Buckwheat 2,000,000 Beans 3,000,000 .■!22,000,000 DECREASE liushels Corn 442,000,000 Oats 52.000,000 Potatoes 52.000,000 Sweet Potatoes 2,000,000 548,000,000 The apparent loss, however, is coun- ter-balanced by the fact that the nu- tritional value of the com this year will be very much higher than that of last, and there will be less spoilage. Also a portion of last year's crop, in the form largely of an increased num- ber of hogs remaining on the farms adds to our resources. It seems fair, therefore, to assume that our actual food resources in life-sustaining value, are about the same as those of last year. 472 HORTICULTURE November 9, 1918 LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS CHICAGO. A. Henderson is back from New York where he has been looking after his Dutch and French bulbs which re- cently arrived there. Mrs. Chas. McKellar is at St. Jo- seph, Mich., where she is taking the baths for rheumatism. Mr. McKellar reports business good. PYank Oechslin received his Dutch bulbs on Monday and on Tuesday they were being planted. The ones from the other side arrived in excel- lent condition and are larger than those grown in California. The florists and allied trades are now hard at work on their quota of $13,500 to be raised by Nov. 18th, for the various war relief organizations. Judging by the way they went over the top at the last big drive, this one will be an easy matter. Conditions during the past month have again brought forcibly to the mind of the retail florists, the neces- sity for organization. A few met and discussed the matter at St. Hubert's Grill with the result that a meeting of retailers was called at the Congress Hotel, Nov. 4th, to which about 25 rep- resentative florists responded and an association is practically assured. The benefits of such an organization were discussed and covered such lines as their relations to each other, to the wholesalers, to the public officials and the necessity of uniformity of credit. F. S. Webb, manager of the Florists' Credit Association which is also the Official Credit and Collection Bureau of the S. A. F. & O. H. acted as tem- porary secretary. Another meeting is to follow very soon. PHILADELPHIA. Edward J. Dooner, well known to the trade from his life-time connec- tion with Dooner's Hotel, has sold out his interest to his brother Frank and gone into the banking business with Newburger, Henderson & Loeb. The Philadelphia seed stores are still rushed with their bulb orders on account of late arrivals. One of the biggest houses who do a counter trade closed their front shops for near- ly two weeks to catch up on orders. On Nov. 4th it was reported that they had only reached the orders arriving Oct. 7th. BOSTON. The street floor and basement in the buildings Nos. 21-25 Otis street, ex- tending through to 102-104 Arch street has been leased to the B. A. Snyder Company, wholesale florists, who will occupy the larger part of the premises upon completion of alterations. At the annual meeting of the Boston Co-operative flower market Oct. 26th, the following officers were elected: John McFarland, Wm. H. Elliott, Rob- ert Montgomery, Donald Carmichael, Elijah Cartwright, Norris F. Comley, James W. Simpson, Walter R. Holden, J. M. Cohen, directors; Donald Car- michael, treasurer; John McFarland, clerk. WASHINGTON, D. C. Henry Gottenkenny, for many years with Gude Bros. Co., has resigned and has left the florist business entirely. The florists were very much disap- pointed with the Hallowe'en business. There was little entertaining because of influenza. The supply of flowers was in excess of the demand. The opening of the theatres, following a thirty-one day closing has increased the demand for flowers for personal adornment. J. Harper Hetherington, manager for the Washington Floral Co., is back at the store following an attack of in- fluenza. David G. Grillbortzer, who controls this establishment as well as operating two large ranges of greenhouses in Alexandria, has also recovered from the same malady. ST. LOUIS. The St. Louis Cut Flower Co. is now advertising Xmas Holly, southern va- riety, at $6.00 per case. Cicoski, recently on Cass avenue, expects to open a new store on Frank- lin avenue in the near future. The St. Louis Seed Co. are now In full swing. Their bulbs are now ready for distribution and orders coming in rapidly. Little Ads. That Bring Big Returns Little Ads. in our Classified Buyers' Direc- tory bring bipr returns to both advertiser Anything: wanted by florists, cardeners, park and cemetery superintendents, etc., can be sold throuf^h this medium. Don't fail to read over these Ads. in each issue and you may find one or more that will prove profitable to you. Obituary Adolph Hartung Just as we went to press last week, one of the pioneers of the trade, Adolph Hartung, passed to the be- yond, at the ripe age of 80 years. He was a resident of Chicago for over fifty years and was a pioneer In the flower business which is now car- ried on by his son, Geo. Hartung, the Kensington florist. Mr. Hartung at one time was interested in fruit grow- ing in Michigan. He is survived by one daughter and four sons. The funeral was held at the residence on Oct. 30th and interment was in Grace- land cemetery. Prof. E. F. Stoddard. Prof. E. F. Stoddard, head of the de- partment of vegetable gardening, Maryland State College, passed away Oct. 23d, of pneumonia. He was born in Carbondale, Pa., May 14, 1888, and a graduate of Pennsylvania State Col- lege. He is survived by his wife and two small children. Chester S. Weaver. Chester S. Weaver, son of Jacob H. Weaver, florist, of Witmer, Pa., died from influenza last week, at the age of twenty years. The young man had been his father's assistant and was well liked by the trade. VISITORS' REGISTER. Toronto, Ont. — J. Austin Shaw, New York. Boston — Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Montgomery, Hadley, Mass.; Dr. Lane, Philadelphia. Washington — Henry A. Bester, Jr., Hagerstown, Md. Rochester, N. Y.— E. G. Hill, Rich- mond, Ind. Philadelphia — A. R. Newton, Nor- folk, Virginia; John A. Cook, Beverly, N. J,; J. R. Barton, Norfolk, Va. VEGETABLE FORCING By Prof. R. 1,. n'attB Whlcb baa Juat come from the press. Thia boob was produced In response to numberless Inquiries for a practical up- to-date volume on tbe forcing of vege- tables. In our judcment it is tbe most complete, final and autboratative work on forcing ever issued. Tbe autbor of tbls intensely practical book bas bad a large experience in growing crops under glass. He gives clearly and concisely, complete instructions covering Greenbouse Con- Btruction, Soil, Preparation, Insects, Diseases, Marketing, Cropping System, and tbe growing of all of tbe most im- portant Vegetable Forcing Crops. Tbe book will be found equally valuable te amateurs and experienced gardeners. Price Net 5i2.00. For Sale by HOKTICULTrRE PUBLISHING CO. Boston, Mass. November 9, 1918 HORTICULTTTRE 473 PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED. New Creations in Plant Life, by W. S. Hanvood.— This is a new edition of the book which has run through several editions, the original volume having been published in the year 1905. It is put forward as "An Au- thoritative Account of the Life and Work of Luther Burbank," and no man ever had a more whole-hearted apostle and devotee than Luther Bur- bank appears to have in W. S. Har- wood. The accomplishments of Bur- bank are well known to the world of science and horticulture and their value fairly estimated. Perhaps his usefulness in introducing the Japan- ese plums and other trees and plants previously in obscurity has not been given full credit. His unique meth- ods of introduction and publicity have drawn attention to many a serviceable creation which otherwise might have been left to "waste its sweetness on the desert air." The book is pub- lished by The Macmillan Co., 66 Fifth Ave., New York, at $2.00 per copy. Journal of the International Garden Club, September, 1918, Vol. II, No. 3. — This is one of the most useful, as well as the most interesting garden publi- cations which have come to our desk this year. The pervading spirit and zeal of the people who support the International Garden Club, in horti- culture and flowers, is beautifully ex- pressed in the chapter on "Flowers and the War" which we take much pleasure in reprinting in this issue of HoRTicuLTiRE. What florist or gar- dener can peruse it without a new realization of the nobility of his calling? Irises are given special prom- inence in this volume, B. Y. Morrison contributing an interesting illustrated chapter. E. H. Wilson tells about Little Known Japanese Azaleas, John Dunbar relates the Effects of the Win- ter of 1918, Richard Rothe contributes a chapter on Rock Gardens. E. P. Felt describes Two Injurious Leaf Maggots. Other chapters are Wild Plants in Ornamental Planting by Alex. Lurie, Care of Woods and Ra- vines by O. C. Simonds, Landscape Models by A. D. Taylor, Nature's Gar- den Across Southern Canada by A. C. Hottes, Cycads by G. H. Pring, and there is much more that may be read with profit and pleasure. The Greenhouse Beautiful, by Philip J. Foley — It is most refreshing and inspiring at a time such as the pres- ent when the industry of greenhouse building has been apparently relegat- ed to the lost arts to see such optimis- tic proof of a belief in its immediate future as is afforded by this artisti- cally gotten up publication. It is a charming volume — one might say al- bum— an elegant example of pictorial and printing excellence, Sy, ^ H inches. A conservatory interior, in brilliant floral color forms an appro- priate frontispiece and gives a fore- taste of the good time coming very soon when flowers in abundance, in winter as in suminer, will be one of the most prized appurtenances of every well-appointed home. The struc- tures illustrated in the pages of this book are gems of modern greenhouse construction art and the best of evi- dence that the Foley Mfg. Co. will do their part well that "North and South and East and West, The pride of every zone. The fairest, rarest and the best May all be made our own ' HoKTicuLTiiKE can supply copies of this book at the publisher's price of $2.50 post paid. is on a corresponding plan as to keys and descriptions. The purpose of the volume, naming our common trees and shrubs when without foliage involves a close accounting for small differ- ences between small parts, and so each general is illustrated by detail drawings showing twig, bud scar, pith, etc., enlarged uniformly to three di- ameters. The key to the genera which forms tlie first chapter will be found simple, direct and conclusive and by the further use of the keys to species, systematically arranged under each genus, natives and introduced species, as well as genera may be readily named in nearly every case. Although conifers are excluded, the first volume being sufficiently service- able for their identification at any sea^ son of the year, the present volume deals. Winter Botany, by William Tre- lease. Professor of Botany in the Uni- versity of Illinois. — Professor Tre- lease has given us a new and a very useful book, which will be widely wel- comed by the many people who are in- terested in trees and shrubs and will be delighted to possess a sure means through which the woody plants may be recognized in winter, sometimes more certainly than when in flower. The undertaking has been put through with Professor Trelease's well-known thoroughness and attention to detail and nothing of its completeness in its field has been published before. It is a companion volume to the author's Plant Materials for Decorative Gar- dening, previously published, of con- venient size for carrying in the pock- et and with 326 genera belonging to 93 families and although species and varieties are not differentiated to the same extent as in the earlier volume, the keys lead to the names of about 1100 such forms. As usual at this season The Page Company of Boston have put on the book market in anticipation of the holiday season a number of new and attractive books by leading writers of fiction. This year's quota includes two that are especially timely and pa- triotic, viz "The Yanks Are Coming!" by Wm. Slavens McNutt and "Go Get 'Em," by Wm. A. Wellman, Mare- chal des Logis. of the Lafayette Fly- ing Corps. In The Yanks Are Com- ing Mr. McNutt has given us an in- formative and useful book which will prove most interesting and appealing not only to those whose sons and brothers are "over there" or in train- ing to go. He tells why no nation on earth can turn out the stamp of sol- dier that stands back of Uncle Sam, who make the hardest-to-lick soldiers in the world. The book breathes the real spirit of the men of New Eng- land, the South, the Middle West, the Pacific Coast — men who make up the great American Army. Illustrated. Price, $1.50. ""Go Get 'Em." Sergeant Wellman's story is unquestionably the most un- usual and illuminating in its realm yet told in print. When a young Yankee athlete makes up his mind to play a part in the most thrilling game which the world has ever witnessed — ^war in mid-air — the result is certain to pro- duce a heart-thrilling story. Marechal Wellman was the only American in the air over Gen. Pershing's Rainbow Division when our troops made their historic first over-the-top attack on the Hun, and during that battle he was in command of the lowest platoon of French fighting planes. It is an ardent and thrilling story, intensely fascinating, and the horrifying details of modern air warfare holds the reader of this narrative irresistibly spell- bound. Price, net, $1.50; handsomely illustrated. "Three Boys in the Indian Hills " is the latest story for boys by W. S. Ph'illips, author of "The Sandman, His Indian stories, and it will doubt- less enjoy equal popularity. Frontier forts, tenderfeet, wild night alarms, buffalo hunts and all the concomitants of the stirring wild life which boys de- light in have here been depicted in a story which is not all fiction but is events recorded of the old days of the Northern plains when the Indians and wild game roamed the country at will. Six full-page illustrations and frontispiece in color. Price, $1.50 net. 474 HORTIC ULTURE November 9, 1918 Cambridge New fork WORLD'S OLDEST and LARGEST Manufacturers of ALL STYLES and SIZES of FLOWER POTS A. H. HEWS & CO., mC. Cambridge, Mass. Another excellent book for a holiday gift is "The Man who Won," by Leon D. Hirsch. A book of fiction, roman- tic and blissful and just what an im- pressible young lady would peruse with keen enjoyment. Handsomely illustrated and, like the three other volumes above mentioned, just off the press. Price $1.50. CATALOGUES RECEIVED. Fraser Nursery Company, Hunts- ville, Ind. — Annual Wholesale Price List. Fall 1918 and Spring 1919. For nurserymen and dealers only. Peter Henderson & Co., New York, N. Y. — Special Offer of Henderson's Best Quality Flow«r Bulbs for Autumn Planting. Cottage Gardens Nurseries, Inc., Eureka, Cal. — Holland Bulbs Grown in America. Six handsome full page il- lustrations of bulb flowers in full color. Princeton Nurseries. Princeton, N.J. — "A Book About Princeton Products, 1918 — An art catalogue, very effective and pretty. Illustrated with nursery views. Horticultural Books For Sale bj HOBTICULTDBE PCBLI8HLN0 CO. CbryMknthemnin Manual. Elmer D Smith fO.M The Chrrsanttaemom. Herrlnf- ton M Cominerelal Carnation Onltare. Dick iM Commerolal Beie Cnltnre. Holmei i,M Violet Coltore. Galloway 1.10 Oreenhouu Oonttruotlon. Taft.. 1.60 Sweet Peas up to Date. Kerr... 1.50 Plant Propacatlon, Oreenhouee and Noraery Fraettoe. Kalna.. l.M Plant Pranlng. KalDi i.jo Book of Garden Plant. Hamblln. t.OO Landacape OeeisB. Hubbard 1.00 The Art of Outdoor Rose Grow- ing. Thomas 8.00 The Homo Vere«»ble Garden. Kmhm I Oo Vecetable Oardening. R. L. W«tU 1.78 Paraona en The Bote I.OO Prlndplei of Florlonltare. B. A White 1.7( Foundations of American Grape Culture, MunsoD t.Oe Plant Materials of DecormtlTe Gardening. Trelease 1 00 ArlBtoorats of the Osrden. Wll- •on g.M) Bailey's Cyclopedia of Hortlenl- tnra, 6 Tolamei M.ao CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY Advertisements in this Department, Ten Cents a Line, Net .VSPAR.\GIS AspMi-agiis iiliimosus st-tMlliugs. extra sfrnriK. .fl.no per 1(10 .fli.OO per 100. A. M. CAMPBELL, 1510 Samson Street, Philadelphia. BCLbS C KEUR & SONS, HILLEGOM. Holland. P.ulbs of all descriptions. Write tor prices. NEW YORK BRANCH, 8-10 Bridge St. CARNATION ^TAPLES Split carnations quickly, easily and cheaply mended. Pillsbury's Carnation Staple,' 1000 for 35e. ; 3000 for $1.00 post- paid. I. L. PILLSBURY. Galesburg, 111. D.MSIES Daisies. Bellis. Monstrosa. pink or white, also Longfellow and Snowball, tine strong plants, .f2.,j0 per 1000. .$6.7.t per 3000, cash. RUILL CELERY GARDENS, Kalamazoo. Mi.h. , DAHLIAS Peony Dahlia Mrs. Frederick Grinnell. $10.00 per clumps. Cash with order. JOHN P. ROONEY, New Bedford, 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. Orders booked at any time for Pall or Spring delivery. Wholesale and Retail. Send for Catalog. NORTHBORO DAHLIA & GLADIOLUS GARDENS, J. L. Moore, Prop., Northboro, Mass. GLASS Greenhouse glass, lowest prices. JOHN- STON GLASS CO., Hartford City, Ind. GOLD FISH Gold flsh, aquarium plants, snails, cas- tles, globes, aquarium, fish goods, nets, etc., wholesale. FRANKLIN BARRETT, Breeder, 4815 D St., Olney, Philadelphia, Pa. Large breeding pairs for sale. Send tor price list. HARDY PERENNIALS STRONG TWO-YEAR-OLD FIELD GROWN PLANTS. Aquilegias, Achilleas, Alyssum, Anthemis, Arabis, Astilbes, Baptisia, Boltonias, Be- tuiiicas, Centaurea Macrocephala, Chrysan- themum Shasta Daisy, Coreopsis, Delphi- nium Chinensis, Dianthus Barbatus and Prumarius, Funkias Med, Variegata, Hibis- cus Jlosclieutos, and Militaris, Iris Ger- maniea Iris Orientalis, Iris Siberica, Lavan- dula, Linum Perenne, Lychnis Chalceodon- ica, I'entstemons, Rudbeekias, I'urpurea, etc. Sedums, etc. $5.50 per 100, $50.U0 per 1000. Cash. Send tor complete list. PALI- SADES NURSERIES, INC., Sparkill, N. Y. HEMEBOCALLIS Strong Divisions, Flava, Kawanso ti. pi., Orangeman. Tliunbergii, Florham, Apricot, etc.. $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. Cash. PALISADES NURSERIES, INC., Sparkill, N. Y. ORCHIDS IIASSALL & CO., Orchid Growers and Raisers, Southgate, London, England. Catt leyas and Laelio-Cattleyas our specialty. One trial order solicited. P.\N.SY PL.\NTS Pansy Plants for greenhouse planting ex- ti-a large, strong trausplanteil, plants in bloom. "Superb strain." $1.00 per 100 cash. BRILL CELERY (iARDENS Kalamazoo, Mich. PEONIES Peonies. The world's greatest collection, 1200 sorts. Send for list. C. BETSCHER, Canal Dover, O. SPHAGNUM MOSS Live Sphagnum moss, orchid peat and orchid baskets always on hand. LAGER & HURRBLL, Summit, N. J. PRIMULAS Primula Obconica : Five different colors, good strong plants, out of 3-inch pots, at $10.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000. Cash with order. J. H. FIESSER, Hamilton Ave., .Vorth Bergen, N. J. WIRE WORK WILLIAM E. HEILSCHER'S WIRE WORKS, 264 Randolph St., Detroit, Mich. SWEET PEAS .lust Arrived, crop WIS winter dowering SWEET PEAS, New Zealand grown, the large dowering waved or Spencer type. We have been very fortunate to secure the en- tire crop of one of the best growers in New Zealand. New Zealand grown seed has al- ways produced the earliest and best blooms, and seed started in August will produce Hovver.s from Thanksgiving until March; requiring a low temperature, these make an idCMl crop (or the Florist this year. Scar- let, always a good seller. Finest Mixture, all the best colors. Pink and White, Blanche B'erry type. Y'arrawa (true), bright rose pink with light wings. Write tor further parti^'iilars. JULIUS ROEHRS CO., Rutherford, N. J. VINES Flowering and Foliage Vines, choice collection. Large Specimen, Pot and Tub grown tor immediate efteet ; also Climbing Roses. J. H. TROY, Mount Hlssarlik Nur- sery, New Rochelle, N. Y'. HELP WANTED WANTED— Man tor greenhouse work. Wa.ges .$60.00 per month with room and board. Address "M.," care HORTICUL- TURE. WANTED — Man experienced as seeds- man to take charge of a wholesale seed warehouse, and also to do some selling, tor an old established firm of seed growers and wholesale merchants. In applying, state age, whether married or single, describe experience in detail, and salarv expected. Address "C," care of HORTICULTURE. WANTED : Man to take charge of my Greenhouses of about 85,000 square feet of glass where general stock is grown for my store. Man must be of unquestionable character and able to produce good quality stock, liandle men to advantage and get results. I have a good steady position for the right man. Write me in detail in the first letter, giving references from last or present place of employment and wages expected with house. Communications will be confidential. Do not answer unless you have above qualifications and mean busi- ness. MARK AITKEN, 3T2 Main Street, Springfield, Mass. THE PRACTICAL BOOK OF Outdoor Rose Growing By CeORGE C. THOMAS, JR. New and Enlarged Edition. Elaborately Illustrated with 96 Perfect Reproductions in Full Color of All Varieties of Roses, and 37 Halftone Plates. Octavo, Handsome Cloth Bind- ing, in a Slip Case. $6.00 net. Postage Extra. Garden Edition, ^Z.OO per copy. We have sold many copies of this sterling book. It is one of the best of recent horticultural pul>lications. Every rose grower should possess a copy. Order from Horticulture Publishing Co. BOSTON J November 9, 1918 1 1 () \±TJ C U L T U R E 175 ^^&S^= Save your plants and trees. Just the thing for greenhouse and outdoor use. Destroys Mealy Bug, Brown and White Scale, Thrips, Red Spider, Black and Green Fly, Mites, Ants, etc., without Injury to plants and without odor. Used according to direction, our stand- ard 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 I'ets. Excellent as a wash for dogs and other animals. Relieves mange. Dilute with water SO to 50 parts. Vi Pint, SOc; Pint, 60c. ; Quart, 90c.' Va Gallon. $1.50; Gallon, *2.50 ; S Gal- lon Can, $10.90; 10 Gallon Can. $20.00. Directions on package. LEMON OIL COMPANY Dipt. S. 420 W. Leilngton St. Biltimort. Ml Tlie Recognized Standard Insecticide. A spray remedy for green, blaclt, white flv. thrips and soft scale. Quart, $1.00; Gallon, $3.5(1. FUNCINE For mildew, rust and other bliiihts .ilTect- Ing flowers, fruits and vegetables. rittle. Brolieu glass more easily rfnio\ed witlimit brealiing of other glass as occurs \\'itli liarrl putty. Lasts longer llian imttv. Easy to apply. FOR GREENHOUSES Onr 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 Ruck Bottom Prices. PARSHELSKY BROS. Inc Jolinsun. Stewart and Variok Aves,, Itrooklyn, N. Y. When Writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE )raer'8 Peerless^ Glazing Points For Greenlioiises Drive easy aod true, because both bevels are oo the same •ide. Can't twist and break the glass in Iriving. Galvan- ized and will oot rust. No tights or ledi The Peerless Glazing Point is patented. Nootbert like it. 0*der from your deale^ or dSteet from us. kl««, uOc. postpaid. I Satntf«f fpee. HENRT A. DREER.I 7^4 Chestnut Street^ FhlUdelpbla. 476 HORTICDLTUEE November 9, 1918 CYPRESS GREENHOUSE STOCK PECKY CYPRESS STOCK HOT BED SASH Ask for Circular D and Prices THE A. T. STEARNS LUMBER COMPANY NEPONSET, BOSTON DREIER'S "Riverton Special" Plant Tubs No. Diam. Ea. Doz. 100 20 in. $3.25 $37.50 $287.50 18 in. 2.75 30.00 237.50 16 in. 2.25 26.00 195.00 14 in. 1.90 22.00 168.75 12 in. 1.50 15.00 110.00 10 in. .95 10.50 77..59 Sin. .75 8.25 62.50 Tbe Klverton Tub is sold exclusively l).v us, and is the best ever introduced. The neatest, lightest, and cheapestf Painted green and bound with electric-welded hoops. The four largest sizes are equipped with drop handles. HENRY A. DREER, Siens, Plants, Bulbs and siippiies, 714.7^6 CtiBstnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. GREENHOUSES-ALL KINDS Put your Greenhouse Preblemi up to us Me€rojs>IifanMa£ericd-8anthemuiD8 assorted colors. ^.00 to $0.00 per doz. bunches. Everj-thing in Cut Flowers, ^ ^^^^^^^^^^^w Plants, Greens. Ribbons ^^^ ^^^^^^^^^^^F and Supplies. Business Hours : 7:00 A. SI. to 5:00 P. M. S. S. PENNOCK COMPANY The ^""^fo^tt, „, Philadelphia NEW YORK PHILADELPHIA B.4LTIMOBE 11" W. 28th St. 1608-1620 Ludlow St. Franklin & St. Paul Sts. WASHLNGTOX, 1216 H St., N. W. FERNS Extra Strong, Heavy Plants, Well Finished, for Immediate Delivery Nephrolepis elegantissima, elegantissima Compacta, and PSmithii: 2%-inch pots $8.00 per 100 Nephrolepis elegantissima Compacta, Muscosa, and Smithii: 3 V2-inch pots $ .35 each Nephrolepis elegantissima and elegantissima Compacta: » 6-inch $ .75 each 8-inch 1.50 " 10-inch 3.00 " 12-inch 5.00 " Nephrolepis Harrisii, 8-inch 1.50 " Ntephrolepis Muscosa and Smithii: 5-inch 75 " 6-inch 1.00 " Nephrolepis Dwarf Boston, 8-inch 1.00 F. R. PIERSON TARRYTOWN, N. Y. FERNS BOSTON and SCOTTI FERNS, 5-in., 25 cts. each; 4-in., 15 cts. each. Specimen Plants in 10 and 12-in. pots, from $5.00 up to $10.00. NORWOOD FERNS, 5-in., 50 cts.; 6-in., 75 cts. each. KENTIA BELMOREANA, 6-in., $1.00; 5-in., 75 cts. These prices are only good for immediate shipment. All good value for the money. Shipped without pots to save ex- pressage. GERANIUMS GERANIUMS in a good assortment, including Ivy and Scented. 2-in., $2.75 per 100, $25.00 per 1000; 3-in., $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. SALVIA SPLENDENS, HELIOTROPE, COLEUS, BEGONIAS VERNON, HARDY ENGLISH IVY, SWAINSONA, 2-in., $2.50 per 100, $22.50 per 1000; 3-in., $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. BRILLIANCY COLEUS, sometimes called Christmas Gem, 2-in.. $3.C0 per 100, $30.00 per 1000; 3-in., $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. Our new catalogue for this season is being mailed; if you have not received yours, let us know. There Is some change in prices; all former prices are cancelled. R, Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co. WHITE MARSH. MARYLAND 478 HORTICULTURE November 16, 1918 MichelFs Reliable Bulbs Read This and Place Your Order Now There will be a decided shortage of Dutch stock and practically no Lilies of any kind, hence HYACINTHS, TULIPS, NARCISSUS, Etc. must make up the balance. Dutch stock requires very little heat or greenhouse space until a few weeks before selling time, so don't let coal prices or scarcity worry you. feiend for Wholesale Price tist of Balbs, Seeds and Supplies, if you haven't a copy. HENRY F. MICHELL CO. 618 Market St. PHILADELPHIA, FA. Lilium Candidum Amaryllis, Callas Cold Storage Lilies Write a* for price AMERICAN BULB CO. 17* yr. WBkMk An. OHIOAOO, tU.. ROMAN J. IRWIN 108 Weit 28tk Street - • NEW YORK " Grow PelargoDioins For Easter " Pelargoniums — Easter Greeting, Lucy Becker, Wurterabergia. Fine 2-inch pots, $1.00 Doz. $8.00 per C. "OTHER PLANTS ON APPLICATION" Burpee's Seeds |PHILAD£LPHIA BLUE LIST OF WHOLESALE PRICES MAILED ONLY TO THOSE WHO PLANT FOR PROFIT Cyclamen Seed— Giant Strain SalmoD King. Wblte, Bright Pink, Bright Red, DeUcate Pink, $9.00 per 1000. Supberb Red and Delicate Salmon (Prize Medal Wloner.), $17.50 per 1000. S. S. SKIDELSKY & CO. 10»4 Lincoln Bldg.. PHILADELPHIA, PA. BURNETT BROS. Seeds, Bulbs, Plants Etc. 92 Chambers St., New York Write for our IlluNtrated Catalog Let U* Quote You on CALLA ELLIOTTIANA IRIS, LILIUMS, PAEONIES, ETC. For Fall Delivery JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, Inc. Flowerfield, L. I., N.Y. Farquhar's Giant Cyclamen Awarded the Gold Medal of the Mass- achusetts Horticultural Society Farquhar's Giant Crimson- scarlet I 00 seeds $2.25 Farquhar's Giant Salmon 1 00 seeds 2.00 Farquhar's Giant Crimson Farquhar's Giant Pink Farquhar's Giant White Farquhar's Giant Blood Red Farquhar's Giant Excelsior Each of the above 100 seeds $1.75 R. & J. FARQUHAR & 00. 6 South Market Street, BOSTON, MASS. DUTCH-FRENCH Bulbs Have Arrived. Write for Price. ST. LOUIS SEED CO., 'V.fA'Z'^' 1-EOIMA.FRD'S SE:E and SEED SERVIOE FOR SALE BY LEONARD SEED COMPANY, Chicago, III. FREESIA PURITY New Crop Now on Hand. NEW CROP PERENNIAL FLOWER SEEDS JOSEPH BRECK. & SONS' CORP. 47-54 North Market St., Boston, Mass. 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 liue of Garden Seeds, will be quoted you upon application to S. D. WOODRUFF & SONS 82 Der St.. NEW YORK and ORANGE, CONN. J. BOLGIANO & SON Careful Seed Grower, and Seed Distribu- tor, for One Hundred Year. WRITE FOR OUR 1918 SPECIAL CATALOGUE To Market Gardeners and Florist* Pmtt and Ught Su., BALTIMORE. MD. KELWAY 8 SON SPECIALIZE IN SEEDS (perionally aeleoted strain. ) WHOLESALE ONLY Write (or Special Prices, Spot or Forward Only Address, LANGPORT, Eii«. W. E. MARSHALL & CO. SEEDS, PLANTS AND BULBS Horticultural Sundries 166 W. 23rd St., NEW YORK November 16, 1918 HORTl CULTURE 479 M^fbrid IIVI' llo^A^ IMGI-ISi-l F lyan-bKi l-r E:iMGI-ISi-l F>F9IIVIF30SE YOU can make no mistake in planting a house or bench of these now. They require very little heat and may be lightly frozen. No trouble in selling the flowers. The plants are exceptionally good this year, with fine balls of roots. Prices: 1st Size Plants, $75 per 1000 2nd Size Plants, $60 per 1000 \^/ILLIAIVI SIIVI, OI-lF-rOIMPAI-l ■VIA.: Also a few thousand Princess of Wales VIOLET PLANTS, $60 per 1000 STAR BRAND ROSES "American Pillar" and nearly other good hardy climber. Send for our li§( The/X)NARD V^JOriESCO everj a 1"x"i west grove o.\m Ipenn.u.sj^. : PH«. Pn*. AatolBC WlatsM. Tlo*.Pi««. Jfr »re tmbterihert U tkt Nursgrymen s Fund f«r Mmrktt Dtvtlp^mtnt ROSEBUSHES Will purchase 10,000 jrooU rosebushes of any deti-cription for fash at low price, from greenhouses that do not intend to run their season. Telegraph at niy expense. W. EDWIN ULMER 15 Beacon Street, Boston, i^IasB. GLADIOLI and DAHLIAS We have purchased the entire stock of J. L. Moore and can make attractive prices. Send for list. B. iHammond Tracy, Inc. WBNHAM, MASS. r-x FROM NEW YORK COLD STORAGE LILY OF THE VALLEY — Best Quality Holland GroT^n In cases of 500 pips, $15.00; 900 pips, $22.50 per case CHAS. SCHWAKE & CO., 90-92 W. Broadway, New York Page Allen, J. K 495 American Bulb Co 4TS Anderson, S. A.. 491 Aphine Mfg. Co. .499 Barrows, H. H..4S0 Bayeradorfer, H. Co 494 Bay State Nur- series 480 Bobblnk & At- kins 487 Boddington. Co., Inc., A. T 489 Bolgiano & Son.. 478 Boston Floral Supply Co 492 Breck, J. & Sons. 478 Breitmeyers. J. Sons 490 Bndlong, J. A... 492 Burnett Bros 478 Burpee, W. A. & Co 478 Carter's Tested Seeds. Inc 489 C h i 1 d s, .1 o h n Lewis 478 Clarke. D. Sons. .490 Cookp, Geo. H...490 Page Conard & Jones Co 479 Cowee. W. J 495 Cottage Gardens Nurseries 480 Craig Co., Robt..480 Danker 490 Dards 490 Dreer, H. A 499 Dunlop, John H.491 Dysart, R 492 Edwards Folding Box Co 492 Eyres 491 Farquhar, R. & J. Co 478 Fengar, E. W....480 F. T. D. Assoc... 4S7 Ford, M. C 494 Ford, W. P 494 Froment, H. E...494 Galvin, Thos. F..491 Gasser Co., J. M.491 Graham & Son, A 491 Gude Bros. Co... 490 Hart, Geo. B 492 Hentz & Nash... 495 Page Hess & Swoboda.491 Hews & Co., A. H 498 Hill Co., E. G...492 Hill, D. Nursery Co 480 Holland Nur- series 487 Holm & Olson... 491 Irwin. R. J 478 Johnston Bros . . . 490 Hasting, W. F. Co 492 Kelway & Son... 478 Kervan Co 494 King Construc- tion Co 500 Knoble Bros 491 Kroeschell Bros. .500 Kuebler, W. H..494 Kottmiller 490 Lange, H. F. A. .491 Leahy's 491 Lemon Oil Co... 499 Leonard Seed Co.47S Llgglt. C. U 480 Mackie, Wm 494 McHutchison Co. 489 Page Marshall, W. E. & Co 478 Meehan, Chas. E.492 Metropolitan Ma- terial Co 500 Miohell, H. F. Co. 478 Michigan Cut Flower Ex 492 Millang, Chas 495 Murray, Samuel. .490 Nicotine Mfg. Co. 499 Niessen, Leo Co. .492 Ouwerkerk, P 4S7 Palmer, W. J. & Son 491 Park Floral Co.. 491 Parshelsky Bros. 500 Penn the Florist. 490 Pennock, S. S. Co 477 Pierce Co., F. 0..49n Pierson, A. N 477 Pierson, F. R 477 Pulverized Ma- nure Co 499 Randalls Flower Shop 491 Rayner, I. M 487 Reed & Keller... 494 Reidel & .Meyer.. 494 Reid, Edw 492 I Page Robinson, Henry M. Co 494 Robinson, H. M. & Co 492 Roehrs, J. Co 480 Roland, Thomas. 491 Rosery, The 490 Schllng, Max 490 Schwake, Chas. Co 479 Sekenger, Adam. 490 Sheridan, W. P.. 494 Siebrecht, Geo. C.494 Siggers & Sig- gers 499 Sim, Wm 479 Skidelsky, S. S. A: Co 478 Smith. Elmer D. & Co 480 Smith, P. J 494 Smith, W. & T. Nursery Co 487 Smith, The Flor- ist 491 Smith & Fetters. 491 Smyth, Wm. J... 491 Snvder, B. A. & Co 493 St. Louis Seed Co 478 Page Stumpp, G. E. M.490 Stumpp & Walter Co 489 Thorburn, J. M. At Co 489 Totty, Chas. H..4S0 Tracy, B. Ham- mond 479 XJlmer, W. Ed- win 479 United Cut Flow- er Co 494 Vincent, R., Jr., & Sons Co 477 Wants, For Sale, etc 498 Warburton 491 Ward, R. M. * Co 455 Weber, F. C 491 Weiss, Herman.. 494 Wood Bros 491 Woodruff, S. D. & Sons 478 Young, A. L 494 Young, John 494 Young & Nugent.490 Zecb & Maun 492 BOOM YOUR BUSINESS hy adoertiiing your goods In the Horticuditisre Pubiicity among the kind of readers reached by this paper is THE SORT OF PUBU- CITYTHAT PAYS. 480 HORTICULTURE November 16, 1918 Jciliu ► Kirj IVIEIIM Orchids, Conservatory Plants, Novellies, Begonias, Garden Perennials Finest Stock in America for Trade or Private Requirements RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY IF in need of RELIABLE NURSERY 3TOCK that is well grown, well dug and well packed Send to the BAY STATE NURSERIES NORTH ABI^C^C^, \AS£. }¥hoU»ati anJ RetaU CHARLES H. TOTTY CHRYSANTHEMUMS IVIADISOIM, IM. J. E. W. FENGAR CHRYSANTHEMUMS 147-187 Linden Ave. IBVINOTON, N. J. CHRYSANTHEMUM SPECIALISTS ELMER D. SMITH & CO. ADRIAN, MICH. Nephrolepis Norwood Best Crested Fern 4 inch potB, extra heavy, $35.00 per hun- dred; 6 inch, $«5.UU per huodred. ROBERT CRAIG COMPANY. ''«"^Pf™'*- DAISIES 100 1000 Boston Yellow, ZVi in V-OO $60.00 Mrs. Sanders, 2 in 4.00 35.00 White Marguerites, 2Vi In 6.00 50.00 Giant White, 2^4 in 6.00 50.00 White Marguerites, 5 In $35.00 per 100 C. U. LIGGIT Office, 325 Bulletin Building PHILADELPHIA, PA. F" E R IM S Per 100 Per 1000 BOSTONS 2% inch KOOSEVELTS ... WHITJIANI Tl,i>l>V, JR VERON.\ Order eitlier direct S. S. SltidelBky * Co. Philadelphia, HENRY H. BARROWS, WHITMAN $s.oo 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 r tlirough Sole Agents Pa. MASS. $45.00 45.00 60.00 50.00 50.00 Spedalifts in Specimen Stodi for Landscape Work Hardy Rhedodendrons. Asalema, Boxwoods. Uullle* and B Cumplete Lin* of Cuniferona Evergreens. WRITE FOR PBICB8 Cottage Gardens Nnraeriet, Inc. EUREKA CALIFORNIA HILL'S EVERGREENS BEST FOR OVER HALF A CKNTUBY Small, medtuui and large sizes supplied Price list DOW ready THE D. HILL NURSERY CO. Evergreen Specialists. Laryeit Grower* in America BOX 41G, UtNOBE, ILL. Every Reader of ''Horticulture^' Needs DR. L. H. BAILEY'S BRAND NEW Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture glx large qokita Tolames. More than t,*M page*, t* tull page exquisite color plates. 86 beautiful fuU page halftone*. More than 4,000 text engraTing*. BOO Oollaborator*. Approximately 4,000 genera, 20,000 specie* and 40,000 plant name* THE New Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture has been freshly written in the light of the most recent research and experience. It is the fullest, the newest, the most authoritative of all works of its kind and constitutes the most conscientious attempt that has ever been made to compress the whole story of our horticultural thought, learning and achievement into one set of books. It is both an Encyclopedia and a Manual. A Few of the Many Important New Features Translatioa and Pronunciatioii of Latin Names '° ^°': ume I Is Inserted a list of between 2,000 and 3,000 Latin words used as species — names of plants, glrlng the English equivalent or translation and the pronunciation. 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Cash price SSS. t!^ yC" Further Particulars Sent On Request HORTICULTURE, 147 Summer St., SSSS"""' .m^Jp: ^^xTi}' .*<.».«•' November 16, 1918 HORTICULTURE SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS NATIONAL PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN. Judging from the clippings of adver- tisements coming into our Promotion Bureau, the trade is not using our slogan, "Say It with Flowers," to nearly the extent expected. A little thought to the fact that this slogan is featured in all our magazine adver- tisements should determine the advis- ability of using it as widely as pos- sible— in all advertising, on station- ery, boxes, parcels, and wherever it can be intruded. While it is not abso- lutely necessary that the line con- forms to the design of the one used in all Bureau publicity, printers, of course, being able to provide a bold setting for any purpose, still as the public is now quite accustomed to seeing it in our own style, it would be better to get a line electrotype from the Bureau, or have one made especially. We can supply electro- types of lines 1% in., 2 in., 6 in., and 9 in. long, carrying all these sizes in stock for immediate despatch on re- ceipt of orders. In addition to the magazine adver- tising already arranged for November and December, the program for Janu- ary and February embraces a list of twenty-seven national magazines which are to carry a series of adver- tisements featuring the slogan in con- nection with special days and sea- sons. In eighteen of these magazines an advertisement will appear twice, and nine of them three times. The combined circulation of these maga- zines is roughly estimated to be in the neighborhood of 10,000,000 copies, and it must be remembered tliat this iield is to be gone over twice, and forty per cent, of it three times. With all this publicity our slogan as a trade mark will have a value almost incal- culable, and florists may, and ought, to use it as much as possible. The list of magazines is as follows: Atlantic; Red Book; American Maga- zine; Century; Cosmopolitan; Every- body's; Harper's Magazine; Hearst's Magazine; Metropolitan; Munsey's Magazine; Popular Science Monthly; Review of Reviews; Scribner's Maga- zine; Vanity Fair; Vogue; Harper's Bazaar; World's Work; Sunset; Ar- gosy Combination; Collier's Weekly; Christian Science -Monitor; Indepen- dent; Leslie's Weekly; Life; Literary Digest; Outlook; Scientific American. It is now almost a year since our Publicity Campaign started with an appeal for subscriptions. We aimed to raise a fund of $50,000, but if our object is to be attained we must raise about $5,000 more before the close of the year. Shall we do it? If the flor- ists who have not yet subscribed will give our project the consideration it deserves, we shall. As has been said many times before, this is not work for the benefit of any one florist; it is for all in the trade, collectively. One man cannot get more than an- other, our policy of using journals of national circulation insuring against this. The larger the city, the larger the number of florists, of course; so the benefit is most equitably distrib- uted. And it may be said, without fear of contradiction, that the cam- paign for the year 1918 has resulted in a complete stabilization of business despite most adverse conditions. It has increased the demand for flowers very considerably; it has built up business for special flower days, and has caused the public very largely to look upon flowers and plants in a new light, as subjects highly suitable for gifts. As "drives" for the attainment of important objects are the fashion to- day, why not start one by yourself, sending in a subscription to the fund if you have not already done so? In your own community you have brother florists; why not make a little drive and send in a community subscrip- tion? You would feel the better for it. Remember, all subscriptions are published. ■ John Young, Secy. 1170 Broadway, N. Y., Nov. 9, 1918 NEW RUST PROOF ASPARAGUS STRAIN. Ten years of introducing, testing and hybridizing asparagus from all parts of the world by J. B. Norton, a plant breeder in the United States Department of Agriculture, has re- sulted in the development of a new strain of asparagus that is not only larger, more uniform, and more pro- ductive than the old varieties, but is highly disease-resisting — a virtue that American asparagus heretofore has lacked. Development of the new strain is expected eventually to stamp out the "rust," a destructive disease that swept over the country a few years ago, leaving the asparagus fields brown and dead and wiping out the profits of the growers. Commer- cial quantities of the new types In Washington, D. C, recently sold for more than double the price of other asparagus. A WISE OWL SAID There's too much good in the trades papers to read them hastily. Take them home with you and read them while sitting in your easy chair. Spend one evening after reading your daily paper in thinking over your profes- sion with the help of your trades paper. Too many florists, especially the busy retailers, simply receive the trades papers with their mail, give it one glance and that ends it. Now instead of that, a wise owl said to me one day: "Don't look at your trades paper during your busi- ness* hours; take it home and give it a little more time than usual." Every since that I have learned a lesson. I did take my paper home and to my surprise many a pleasant evening I have spent in digging deeply into the resources of our trades papers. Many a dollar I have made, too, by study- ing these papers and gaining more knowledge of my profession. In the ads. as well as the write-ups of our trades papers there is a key that can make you ring up sales a great deal more often than you imagine. Since I have been taking my trades papers home, I feel very much disappointed when they do not show up promptly in my mail. Try it and convince your- self. AXBEBT PoCnELON. 482 H 0 R T I C D L T U K E November 16, 1918 HORTICULTURE. VOL xxyiii NOVEMBER 16, 1918 NO. 20 PUBLISHED WEKKtT BY HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 147 Summer Street. Boston. Mass. WM. J. STEWART, Editor and Manaeer Telephone, Brach 292 ADVERTISING BATES: Per inch, 30 inches to page $1.2S Discount on Contracts for conHecative Insertions, as follows: One moati) (4 times), 5 per cent.; tliree months (13 times). 10 P4>r cent.; six montlis (26 times), 20 per cent.; one year (62 times), SO per cent. Face and Iiaif page space, not consecutiTe, rates on application. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Year, in advance, $1.00; To Foreign Conntrles, $2.00; To Canada, $1.6U. 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 SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS— National Pub- licity Campaign 481 THE GINGER JAR— George G. Watson 483 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES— New York Florists' Club- American Rose Society — Massachusetts Horticultural Society — Tarrytown Horticultural Society — Garden- ers' Conference at Boston — Horticultural Society of New York, Illustrated — Chrysanthemum Society of America — Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston 484-486 DURING RECESS— Chicago Bowlers 487 SEED TRADE— Seed Placed in Class 1— Onion Set Conditions at Chicago — Conference Relative to Ex- ports of Vegetable Seeds — Value of Onions, Chas H. Vicfc— A Good Pea— More Dutch Bulbs— Notes. . .488-489 OF INTEREST TO RETAIL FLORISTS: Flowers by Telegraph 491 New Flower Stores 492 LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS: New York 491 Boston, Chicago. Rochester 496 FLOWER MARKET REPORTS: Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati. Cleveland 493 New York, Philadelphia, Rochester, St. Louis 495 VARIOUS SHRUBS INJURED BY THE WINTER 497 OBITUARY— Charles R. Miller— Mrs. F. J. Reynolds- John Mackie— W. W. Wilmore, Jr.- Robert Class 499 MISCELLANEOUS: New Rust Proof Asparagus Strain 481 A Wise Owl Said— Albert Pochelon 481 Caring for the Wounded in France — Illustrated 483 Cool Greenhouse Plants ' 483 Visitors' Register 495 The New Symbol — Jeanne Judson 487 Publication Received 487 Outdoor Pits for Storing Root Crops 489 New Plant Immigrants of Value 489 Coal for Florists and Commercial Greenhouses 498 New Corporations — Catalogues Received 499 At last, at la.st, sooner than mo.«t of us Victory dare(3 to hope, the triumphant end has come and we can already feel the ^ilow of the gloriou.s sunli,L'lit of promise. This son ly huffeted world sees the end of the more than four years of titanic strugtrle against a diabolical orcie of wanton destruc- tion and brutal bloodshed unparalleled in history. The stupendous sacrifices, privations and horrors which humanity has- had to bear have, we hope, gone never to be repeated and the mighty carnival of jov which has .swept to every corner of our country during the past few days is well justified in the results which we have so effectively helped to briug about. Now may we return to the cultivation of the arts of peace, to the beautifying of the earth with verdure, with fertile fields and gar- dens and flower-decked homes. It is our proud privi- lege, as florists and horticulturists, to share conspicu- otisly in this humane and beneficent work of restora/- tion and beautifying. Arouse ! The nighi has gone. The "help" question has b?en a dif- The ficult problem for the florist, seed and "help" question nursery interests during the pas! year. Many of the most cDBcient and capable men — and women, as well — are seiving their country. To adequately fill the vacancies La.' been im- possible and labor wages have been kited Im a prohibi- tive limit, with but little of even the most iu(;ompelent to be obtained. As a nightmare subject thj;^ help prcb lem has been a pertinaceous companion to tlie disheart- ening fuel situation for many. But, glory be, the trend of events now seems to indicate that the pi-u!)lem will presently solve itself, in the turning loose of the mil- lions of war-industry work-ors and v.'age profiteers and the returning legions of young men from sfT»'ice "o\er there.'' As to the wage profiteers contingent the busi- ness owes them little consideration and the coming situ- ation, as compared with what has been for the past year, will be a case of "the boot on the other leg.'' As to the returning soldiers, however, it will be different. Every one of these has well earned the right of, ac least, first attention and we believe they will generally get it. Especially so in the ca«e of those partially disabled, should every chance possible in the horticultural field be given. It is their merit. It is our duty. The first general holiday of the new Thanksgiving season approaches; the fi'st and also business tlie best the people of this country have had occasion to celebrate for a long time. Thanksgiving Day, with a. greater significance to the American people and more to be thankful fo' than ever before. The alert florist, alive tc the setlt"- ment of thanksgiving and rejoicing that ])erv'ades the land, will present in his show window appealing dem- onstration of the appropriate and beautiful part wh'ch his produce and his art can and should take in a prop^'r observance of this joyful occasion. And, in -.nir opinion, this should be done florally. Representations of farm scenery and old-home surroundings, corn stulks, punij'- kins, turkeys and the like- reminders of t.he old-home idea and the feasting, which are so remLiIscent and appetizing, have they any great value as di/cct stimu- lants to flower buying or do they present ai,y adequate compensating merit? They may attract crowds of s])ectators but a window display that fails to impress upon the onlookers the idea that flowers are an esseu- tial feature of the Thanksgiving celebration is to that extent unprofitable and a waste of opportunity. Should line feel disposed to invest in an elaborate window scene for the occasion, an equally sensational efi'cct may be ])roduced by an arrangement which will better serve as a stimulus to "Say it with Flowers" at every Thanks- giving board. Any clever window dresser iiaving cre- ative ingenuity and keeping that thought in mind should not fin(3 it difficult to set forth a window scene >\liich will persuasively speak for itself to that effect. It is to be hoped that the flower trade evev}'where may rise fully to the favoring occasion which tl.iis presents itself and strive to make this coming festival a record Thankssrivinn- Dav for the florist. November 16, 1918 HORTICULTURE 483 CARING FOR THE WOUNDED IN FRANCE. Assisted by supplies of clothing, sheets, etc., secured from the Ameri- can Red Cross, many of the convents in and near Paris have been turned into hospitals for wounded soldiers, while the large, beautiful gardens which are found at nearly every con- vent in Europe are still cultivated, that the wounded may be cheered by the bright flowers. The accompanying photographs show the gardens at one of the large con- vents near Paris, which is now used as a oO-bed hospital. Beside the rose tree, which is one of the many culti- vated here, is one of the children now under the protection of the Sis- ters, who not only take care of and educate the children but also tend the wounded soldiers brought to them for nursing. C. L. L. THE GINGER JAR. And now for the glorious awaken- ing. Let every one plant and sow and cut and propagate and advertise in Horticulture. Now is the time. Four years of hold-up lets the world loose. Get busy — one and all! Now that the war is over we are hoping that the U. S. mail service be- tween Boston and Philadelphia will get back to normal, so that the trade's favorite paper may reach them on time — as it has always done — until this world war started. We will hear less now of the stop- page of horticulture and the growing of flowers. So the ground hog may take courage of hope — and feel once more that life is worth living. The seed merchant may publish his cata- log, and the nurseryman may send his men out on the hobo track. The glorious climate of California will loom up once more as an inspiring vision and the greenhouse builder may look with gilded hope to the land of the setting sun where Jack Frost holds sway. The car is on the track again, and all is well. We celebrate now the post mortem of the arch pole- cat of the universe — alias the skunk. Amen. Which is the finest — to stick to our thoughts, of which we haven't any until we read the morning papers, or to wait until Woodrow lets loose the truth on us? John Burton thinks we should do a lot of listening, and not do too much talking. John We.steott has no such conservative idea. He says, "Let's all get out and hustle. Now's the time to clear out the sea drift in the stream opening; never mind if it's only 3 a. m. — never mind about my pajamas. Now's the time. Hail Columbia." So it looks as if the commodore had the best of it. He is 77. Eleven times seven is seventy- seven. Things happened at 11 a. m. the 11th of the 11th month, so it looks as if it was "come eleven" for the commodore. Geo. C. Watson. THRIFT STAMPS ALWAYS GOOD. It has been called to the attention of the National War Savings Head- quarters, that there is current a mis- apprehension as to the value of Thrift Stamps at the end of this year. A number of people have made the state- ment that they would not feel war- ranted in urging the purchase of Thrift Stamps in December, for at the end of the year these would be valueless because 1919 would bring in a new issue. The United States Government has no desire or intention of defrauding any holder of a government security or of taking away any part of the value of these securities by any tech- nicality. B. Mason Hamlin, Acting State Director, says: "We are very pleased to say that Thrift Stamps bought on the very last day of the year, although not sufficient at that moment for exchange into a War Sav- ings stamp, will be taken care of by the government and turned into the Issue of the new War Savings Stamps by the payment of the amount due to make up the cost of the War Saving Certificate. There will be no penalty attached." To make this statement doubly sure, there is appended an order from the Secretary of the Treasury in Cir- cular No. 101, which reads as follows: "The Secretary of the Treasury will make provision for the exchange of Thrift Stamps after December 31, 1918, into War Saving Certificates, Series of 1918, upon payment of the additional amount then required, or into some other series, or will other- wise protect the interest of holders of Thrift Stamps." This should set at rest finally all in- timation that the National Govern- ment will not protect the smallest holders of its securities. Such assur- ance should not be necessary, but obviously it is. COOL GREENHOUSE PLANTS. The following is a limited list of plants which in these days of scarce fuel can be wintered successfully if frost is just excluded — In tact, some of them would stand a certain amount of frost with impunity: Deutzias, Hy- drangeas Philadelphuses, Sparmannia africana, agapanthuses, Vallota pur- purea, Francoas, Trachelium caeru- leum, Crassula coccinea. Cinerarias (easily injured by frost), herbaceous Calceolarias, Schizanthuses, Myrtles, Aloysia citriodora, Eucalyptus Globu- lus, Geraniums, Fuchsias, Crinums and others — The Garden. 484 HORTICULTURE November 16, 1918 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES NEW YORK FLORISTS' CLUB. A meeting of the club was held on Monday evening, November the 11th, in the club's rooms, Grand Opera House Building. The attendance was rather lighter than usual, owing to the general rejoicing going on all over the city due to the celebration of the close of the war. President Schenck presided and ogened the proceedings with a reference to the importance of the evening in a national way, and hoped that the meeting might go on record as a patriotic one for the flor- ists. He reported as a result of the club's work on the recent Liberty Loan drive the selling of bonds to the amount of $400,000, a sum greatly exceeding that turned in from the trade for the previous loan. A letter was read from Governor Strong of the Federal Reserve Bank, expressing his great satisfaction at the liberal sub- scription through the New York flor- ists. Mr. Schenck mentioned as par- ticularly ardent workers: P. H. Lea, who sold bonds to the amount of $65,- 000; Lord & Burnham Co., who were in great part responsible for the large amount raised at the club's last meet- ing, and Robert E. Berry, who sent up from Virginia, where he is now lo- cated, $500 for bonds which he per- haps could have placed to better ad- vantage with his local committee. The Chair called upon Patrick O'Mara, who was present, to receive congratu- lations from the club upon the com- pletion by him of a period of 50 years' service with the firm of Peter Hen- derson & Co. Mr. O'Mara accepted the congratulation in his usual grace- ful manner, and gave a little sketch of his duties during all those years. C. H. Totty presented Mr. O'Mara in behalf of the club, a beautiful bunch of the new rose Premier. Philip F. Kessler was called to the floor to receive congratulations on reaching his forty-fifth birthday at the close of the war. "Phil" responded by inviting all to indulge in a turkey lunch at the close of the meeting, the same to be provided by him at his own expense. The Flower Show Committee, through P. W. Popp, reported that the committee would decide in a few days whether It would be advisable to hold a spring flower show next year. The committee on nominations for officers for the ensuing year reported as follows: For President — Chas. Schenck, John Canning, Philip F. Kessler. For Vice-President — P. W. Popp, Emil Schloss, Chas. Knight. For Secretary — John Young, John H. Pepper, J. G. Esler. For Treasurer — W. C. Rickards, Jr., T. B. DeForest, A. T. Bunyard. For Trustees — Patrick J. Smith, E. C. Vick, Wallace R. Pierson, Max Schling, Percy B. Ri|by, A. T. De La Mare. Resolutions were presented on the deaths of C. B. Weathered, Jr., A. V. D. Snyder and L. Schmutz, Jr., and the same were passed. The secretary reported the deaths of R. JI. Ward and Walter H. Siebrecht, members of the club; the wife of C. O. Giessler, Wni. Weber, son of Charles Weber, and a brother of Arthur G. Vescelius. Committees were appointed to pre- pare resolutions in these cases. C. H. Totty reported the result of the hearing recently held before the Federal Board of Horticulture in re- gard to a proposed prohibition of plant imports, accounts of which have already been published. Arthur C. Radice was elected to membership and Clarence Ankers of Rockville Centre was nominated for election. There was a short discussion on the coal situation and the various restric- tions placed upon the consumption of fuel by florists, but no action was taken, it being the opinion of the meeting that the time would soon come when all embargoes would be raised. A committee • of two was ordered to be appointed to look into the matter of appointing representatives to a conference shortly to be arranged by the United States Chamber of Com- merce, with a view to forming a flor- ists' section in the Chamber. There was the usual array of ex- hibits of flowers for inspection by the committee on awards. The following awards were made: A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn., collection of pompon and single chrys- anthemums, also exhibition variety Barbara Davis; silver medal. R. L. Dunn, St. Catherines, Ontario, Canada, vase of new chrysanthemums, sport of Wm. Turner, scoring 85 points; preliminary certificate. C. H. Totty Co., Madison, N. J., vase of new rose Premier, scoring 91 points; preliminary certificate. can Rose Society our friend and coun- selor, Admiral Aaron Ward, has passed into the "Great Beyond," and Whereas, we feel keenly the loss of his wise counsel in the work of the Society where his keen love of roses and his thorough knowledge of their culture both in this country and abroad made his membership in this Committee and in the Society of in- estimable value, therefore be it . Resolved, that we express to Mrs. Ward and family our sense of loss, our deep sympathy for them in their bereavement, and our app'eciation of the rare quality of the character of Admiral Ward; and be it further Resolved, that a copy of these reso- lutions be sent Mrs. Ward, a copy spread on the minutes of the Society, and copies inserted in the horticultural press. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Resolutions of Executive Committee on the death of Admiral Aaron Ward: Whereas, since the last session of the Executive Committee of the Ameri- MASSACHUSETTS HORTICUL- TURAL SOCIETY. List of the awards made at the Au- tumn Exhibition of Plants, Flowers, Fruits and Vegetables, November 6 and 7. 1918: Awards for Plants and Flowers. Silver Medal: Albert C. Burrage, group of orchids and foliage plants; Joseph Manda, Cypripedium in=:igne Sanderae; E. S. Webster, gard. P^ter Arnott, Begonia Exquisite; E. S. Web- ster, twelve specimen plants of Win- ter-flowering Begonias. Certificate of Merit: F. Dorner & Sons Co., Carnation No. 119. Miss F. P. Mason. Chrysanthemum "Manod- nock;" Miss F. P. Mason, Chrysanthe- mum "Nashawtue." Honorable Mention: P. Dorner & Sons Co., Carnation No. 167. M'ss F. P. Mason, Chrysanthemum "Paiio." Vote of Thanks: AUston Conserva- tories, group of Flowering and Foliage Plants. Awards for Fruits. Apples — Five varieties: 1st, Au- gustus Hemenway, supt. Wm. R. Thomhill: 2d. Hillcrest Farm. One variety: 1st, Augustus Homenway, Mcintosh; 2d, Nathan F. Sea'-s. Fall Pippin. Crabapple: Twenty-four specimens: 1st, Hillcrest Farm. Quinces — Twelve specimens: 1st, Is-^ac Locke, Champion: 2d, P. W. Dahl. Pears — Collection of eight varieties: 1st, P. W. Dahl. Four varieties — 1st, Edward B. Wilder. Two va-ieties. 1st P. W. Dahl. One variety: 1st. W. O. Kendall, Dana Hovey: 2d, Mrs. El- bridge Torrey, Angouleme. Honorable Mention: Mrs. R. Good- nough, basket of Eaton Grapes. Vote of Thanks: W. G. Kendall. Vergennes Grapes; Awards for Vegetables. Collection of Vegetables — Fifteen varieties: 1st, James A. Neal. Col- lection of four varieties: 1st, Hill- crest Farm. Honorable Mention: Faulkner Farm, Carter's Sunrise Tomato. Vote of Thanks: Mrs. Augustus Hemenway, Jr., Hubbard Squash. November 16. 1918 H ojrrniiLLXJi e_e 485 TARRYTOWN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. Owing to war conditions, tiie usual large fall exhibition was omitted and a small exhibition was held on Ttiurs- day. November 7th. 1918. in the society's own rooms in the Corpora- tion Building. Competition was open to members of the society only. While the ex- hibits were not large, the quality of same was equal to that of any previ- ous exhibition. A particularly fine loi of fruit was exhibited, principally by Dr. C. C. Branp and Mrs. Stanley J. MrCormick. There were also fine ex hibits of chrysanthemums, etc.. by John D. Rockefeller, Finley J. Shep- ard. Dr. C. C. Brace, Emil Rerolz- heimer. J. I. D. Bristol, David L. Luke. Robert Mallory, and Henry Sidenbe-g. An exhibit of pot plants of chrysanthemum Nagirroc, by Finley ■T. Shepard, grown in 6-inch pots at- tracted a great deal of attention. These plants were particularly well- grown and made a fine exhibit. A cul- tural certificate was awarded this ex- hibit. The largest chrysanthemum was a bloom of Queen Mary, shown by Emil Berolzheimer. A box of apples arranged in the form of a red cross was exhibited by Dr. C. C. B'-ace, receiving honorable mention. The flowers, fruits, and vegetables on exhibition were sold for the benefit of the Red Cross. The judges of the exhibits were Wil- liam .1. Sealey of Port Chester. Robert Williamson of Greenwich. Conn., and William Smith of Port Chester. The awards were as follows: 18 blooms Lillian Doty chrysanthe- mums disbudded and grown to a sin- gle stem, 1st., Finley J. Shepard. supt. Chas. S. Russell; 2d. John D. Rocke- feller, suPt. Geo. Wittlinger. 6 chrysanthemum blooms, 1st. Emil Berolzheimer. gard. Wm. Jamieson: 2d, David L. Luke, gard. John Elliott. Largest chrysanthemum selected from all of the exhibits. Emil Berolz- heimer. variety Queen Mary. 3 blooms of chrysanthemums. 1 each, white, pink and yellow. 1st. Fin- ley J. Shepard; 2d. Emil Berolzheimer. 6 vases. 6 varieties Pompon chrysan- themums. 1st. Henry Sidenberg. gard. John Mair; 2d. Finley J. Shepard. 6 vases, 6 varieties single chrysan- themums, grown naturally, 1st. John D. Rockefeller; 2d. Dr. C. C. Brace, gard, Geo. Mcintosh. 6 blooms white. 1st, David L. Luke. 2d. Finley J. Shepard. 6 blooms yellow, 1st, Finley J. Shep- ard; 2d. David L. Luke. 12 carnations, white. 1st, Henry S'denbeT-g; 2d, Robert Mallory, gard. Wm. Smith. 12 carnations, scarlet. 1st. Robert Mallory. 12 carnations, dark pink, 1st, Henry Sidenberg. 12 carnations, light pink. 1st, Robert Mallory; 2d, Henry Sidenberg. 12 carnations, crimson. 1st. Robert Mallory. 50 single violets, 1st, John D. Rocke- feller; 2d, Finley J. Shepard. 6 varieties apples, 6 each, 1st. Dr. C. C. Brace; 2d, Mrs. Stanley J. Mc- Cormick. eard. Chas. J. Wood. 3 varieties apples, 1st, Dr. C. C. Brace; 2d, Mrs. Stanley J. McCormick. 6 of any one variety of apples, 1st, Dr. C. C. Brace; 2d, Mrs. Stanley J. McCormick. 12 distinct species of vegetables, 1st, David L. Luke. 6 distinct species of vegetables, 1st. J. I. D. Bristol, gard. John Woodcock; 2d, Dr. C. C. Brace. 6 heads of celery, 1st, J. I. D. Bris- tol; 2d. David L. Luke. 12 onions. 1st. J. I. D. Bristol. 6 leeks. 1st, Finley J. Shepard; 2d, David L. Luke. 2 cabbage, 1st, David L. Luke; 2d, J. I. D. Bristol. 2 cauliflower, 1st, J. I. D. Bristol. 3 lettuce, 1st, Dr. C. C. Brace. Vase chrysanthemum blooms, 1st, Miss E. W. Frothingham, gard. Michael Crehan. Collection of vegetables, 1st, Miss E. W. Frothingham. Special Prizes. Finley J. Shepard, cultural certificate for 12 pot plants chrysanthemum Nagirroc. Mrs. Stanley J. McCormick. special prize for vegetable marrow. Mrs. W. H. Pullan, special prize tor Keifer pears. Dr. C. C. Brace, honorable mention for box of apples. Premiums Awarded. Chrysanthemum,? — Plants. Specimen Bushes. Yellow: J. R. De Lamar, Glen Cove, N. Y., gard. Robt. Marshall, 1st. White: J, R. De Lamar. Pink: J. R. De Lamar, Any other color: J. R. De Lamar. Anemone or single: J. R. De Lamar. Specimen Standard. J, R, De Lamar, 1st. Peter Hauck. Jr., East Orange. N. J., gard. Max Schneider, 2d. Specimen. Odd Shape. J. R. De Lamar. Chrts-^nthemums — Cut Flowers. Commercial Growers. Stems not less than 3 feet. Vase of 20 blooms: C. H. Totty, Madison, N. J. Stems not over 15 inches. Collection of 25 varieties: C. H. Totty. Collection of pompons, 25 varieties: C. H. Totty. Collection of singles, 25 varieties: C, H. Totty, Non-commercial Growers. 6 white: Percy Chubb, Glen Cove. N. Y,. gard. Robt. Jones, 1st.; J. R. De Lamar. 2d. 6 pink: Percy Chubb. 6 yellow: Percy Chubb. 6 any other color: Percy Chubb, 1st; J. R. De Lamar, 2d. Stems 18 inches. 12 vases, 12 varieties, 3 of each: Percy Chubb. 6 vases. 6 varieties: Percy Chubb. Stems not over 15 inches, all named kinds. Collection of 12 varieties: Percy Chubb. 6 varieties: D. E. Oppenheimer. Yonkers, N. Y. Collection of singles, 12 varieties: Mrs. Payne Whitney, Manhasset, N. Y,, gard. Geo. Ferguson, 1st; Theo. R. Hoyt, Stamford, Ct,, gard. Jas. Foster, 2d. Pompons. 12 varieties: Mrs. Payne Whitney. Anemones, 12 varieties: Mrs. Payne Whitney. Table Decoration. Mrs. Payne Whitney. Roses. Commercial Growers. 50 light pink: C. H. Totty. New variety, not in commerce: C. H. Totty, silver medal, for Premier. Non-commercial Growers. IS red: Mrs. Louisa U. Skidmore, Great Neck, N. Y., gard. Louis Pian- tin, 1st; Mrs, J. Hood Wright, N, Y, City, 2d. IS deep pink: Mrs. Louisa U, Skid- more. IS light pink: Mrs. Louisa tr. Skid- more, 1st; Mrs. J. Hood Wright, 2d. 18 any other color: Mrs. Louisa U. Skidmore, 1st; D. E. Oppenheimer, 2d. Carnations. Non-commercial Growers. 18 white: Sidney M. & Austen Col- gate, Orange, N. J., gard. Wm. Reid. 1st: J. B. Cobb, Stamford, Ct, gard. A. Alius, 2d. 18 Enchantress shade; J. B. Cobb, 1st; Mrs. Payne Whitney, 2d. 18 Winsor shade: Mrs. Payne Whit- ney. 18 Lawson shade: J. B. Cobb. 18 scarlet: J. B. Cobb. 18 crimson: Mrs. Payne Whitney. 18 yellow: Mrs. Payne Whitney. 18 variegated: J. B. Cobb, 1st; Mrs. Payne Whitney, 2d. New Plants. Lager & Hurrell. Summit. N. J., for an Epidendrum, silver medal. Orchid Pl.\nts. Commercial Growers. Collection: T ager & Hurrell. Vegetables. Collection of not less than 20 kinds, arranged tor effect: Mrs. Payne Whit- ney. Non-commercial Growers. Collection of 12, arranged for effect: Miss M. Valentine, New Canaan, Ct., gard. A. V. Carver, 1st; Mrs. C. I. Hud- son, East Norwich, N. Y., gard. John Thomson. 2d. Fruits. 2 bunches black grapes: Chas. S. Smith. Stamford, Ct., gard. A. Peter- son. Special Prizes. The Society's silver cup, valued at JIOO. was awarded to the group of trained chrysanthemum plants ex- hibited by Mr. J. R. De Lamar. The Silver Achievement Medal of the Garden Magazine was awarded to Mrs. Payne Whitney for her exhibit of vegetables. W. A. Manda. South Orange, N. J., collection of Tradescantias, silver medal; for Fourcroya Watsoni, silver medal. Mrs. Payne Whitney, Salvia leucan- tha. vote of thanks. Mrs. Geo. D. Pratt, Glen Cove, N. Y., dehydrated vegetables and fruit, silver medal. Howard Phipps, Westbury, N. Y., gard. L. J. MuUer, seedling chrysan- themums. Mrs. H. W. Chapin, Flushing, N. Y., hardy chrysanthemums. Mrs. F. Allen, Pelham Manor, N. Y., gard. .Tas. Linane. collection of dahlias. E. H, Wells, Montclair, N. J., gard. Alex. Robertson, single pink seedling 486 HORTICULTURE November 16, 1918 chrysanthemum, honorable mention. Mrs. C. I. Hudson, onions "Invin- cible." J. R. De Lamar, pagoda chrysanthe- mum plant, gold medal; for three others, cash, also tor display of fruit. John Scheepers, N. Y. City, winter- flowering begonias, cash; everbearing raspberry "La France," certificate. Theo. R. Hoyt, Stamford, Ct., Cypri- pedium Sedenl. J. A. Manda, West Orange, N. J., display of Cypripedium insigne San derae, gold medal; new hybrid Cypri- pedium Sgt. Manda, silver medal. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J., display of orchids. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J., display of Phoenix. GARDENERS' CONFERENCE AT BOSTON. The New England gardeners' con- ference which was scheduled to be held in Boston, Oct. 18th, but post- poned owing to the epidemic, will be held at Horticultural Hall of that city under the auspices of the Boston members of the National Association of Gardeners, on Friday evening, Nov. 22nd. The meeting will be called to order at the early hour of 6.30 o'clock to permit of ample time for a full discussion of the subjects to be -pre- sented. Several prominent speakers will ad- dress the meeting. The subjects on which they will speak will include The Post-War Problems Confronting the Gardener; The Effects of Plant Import Restrictions on American Hor- ticulture; and Perpetuating the Gar- dening Interest Aroused by the- War Gardens. All affiliated with the profession of gardening are invited to attend. Fol- lowing closely on the announcement of the great Victory of World Democ- racy the evening's program will pro- vide a fitting celebration of this glori- ous event. M. C. Ebel, Secy. GARDENERS' AND FLORISTS' CLUB OF BOSTON. The next regular meeting will be held at Horticultural Hall on Tuesday evening, Nov. 19, at 7.30 o'clock. Officers for 1919 will be nominated and there will be short, practical talks on vegetables by several members. There will be an exhibition of winter vegetables and late chrysanthemums, which promises to be very interesting, and other business of importance. All members and any gardeners out- side our ranks are cordially invited to attend the local conference to be held by the National Association of Garden- ers In Horticultural Hall on Friday evening, Nov. 22d, at 6.30 o'clock. There will be patriotic addresses and some very important problems pertain- ing to the craft will be discussed. W. M. Ckaig, Secy. Trained Chetsanthemum, Winner of Gold Medal at New York. E Supt. Robt. HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OF NEW YORK The annual fall exhibition of this society was held at the American Museum of Natural History, from November 7th to 10th. While the show was much smaller than those of previous years, yet it was very meri- torious in the quality of material shown and number of sensational en- tries as shown in the following list of prize awards. John Canning, the chrysanthemum wizard of previous years was not in evidence this time but his place was creditably filled by Robert Marshall of the De Lamar estate at Glen Cove, as the illustra- tion which appears herewith amply testifies. There was a most remark- able collection of vegetables. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Reports of Committees. The following reports of new chrys- anthemums exhibited have been sub- mitted by the committee appointed by the society; At Cincinnati, Nov. 2, by Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich.. Adrian, blush white, Jap., points ex. 82; Mrs. R. H. Peakson. xMhlted by Capt. J. B. De Lamar, Marshall. Cheyenne, amber shaded pink, Jap. ref., points ex. 83; Pomona; white, lemon center; anemone, points ex. S9; Sun Glow, yellow, Inc., points com., 86. At Chicago, Sun Glow re- ceived com. points 92, Pomona, points ex. 95 and Cheyenne, points com. 92; Cohieta, pink, pompon, points ex. 95; Artisan, blush white, Jap., com, points, 91; White seedling, white, Jap., com. points, 83. At New York, Nov. 2, exhibited by (^has. H. Totty, Madison, N. J., Mil- dred Presby, pink, single, com. points, 95; Nov. 6, Mrs. Charles Cleary, bronze red, single, com. points. 90; Lily Neville, white, single, com. points, 94; Cloriana, bronze, single, com. points, 89. Exhibited by Wm. Whitton, Flagler est., Greenwich, Conn., No. 3, red, single, com. points, 78; No. 4, bronze, single, com. points, 89. Mrs. J. Leslie Davis, Haverford, Pa.. Mrs. J. Leslie Davis, pink. Inc.. ex. points, 88. At Boston, Nov. 2, exhibited by S. R. Cowey, Walpole, N. H., Monad- nock, yellow, anemone, ex. points, 90; Radio, pink with yellow center, anemone, ex. points, 90. Chas. W. Johnson, Sec. November 16, 1918 [I ORTI CULTURE -isr "Say it With Flowers"— At the end of 30 Days— "Say it With a Check." MEMBERS OF THE F. T. D. AND OTHERS Whenever you receive an order for flo-vers from another florist fill the order. Give your customers and the other fellow's customers Service. Send something even if only a letter, or call up the people who the order goes to and tell them that you have a mes- sage from their friends to deliver hut at the present you are all out of flowers, but will have some later and will send them. DO BUSINESS IN A BUSINESSLIKE WAY THE FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY For Better and More Efficient Floral Service to the Public as well as from Florist to Florist. DURING RECESS. Chicago Bowlers. The florists have not only kept up their interest in bowling during the trying days of the influenza, support- ing two leagues, but have entered the Chicago Bowling Association Tourna- ment, which opens Nov. 30th at Ben- singer's Randolph Street Alleys. Those taking part in this are Wm. Lorman, Ed. Martin, J. A. Huebner, F. Price and P. Olsem. Scores of last week are: Central Club North Chicago League. 1st 2d 3d Game Game Game Lormaii 171 182 149 Muller 172 150 158 Huebner 190 125 210 Maitin 135 1.58 US Price 179 147 165 Totals 847 762 830 Central Club Kaad's League. 1st 2(1 :td Game Game Game Lorman 178 193 195 Wolf 158 131 169 Huebner 181 172 196 Pri( c 181 203 191 Olsem 190 228 195 Totals 88S 927 946 B8BBINK & ATKINl NURSERYMEN. FLORISTS. PLANTEAS RUTHERFORi). NEW JERSEY We are subHcribers to the NarHerymen'* Fund for .Market Development, sIho "Say It With Flowers" Publicity Campaign. NURSERY STOCK 1-rtiit and Ornamental Trees. Shrubs, Small FruitH, Clematis, Evergreens and RoHes. Wt-itf for Trri.le List W. ft T. SMITH COMPANY, Geneva. N. Y. Wp nre* snbscrihers to the Niirsprymeo's Fund for Market Development HOLLA^D Nl RSERIIS BKHT HAROT RHOnOnKNORONS, AZAI.FAH. rONIFKRS. CLEMATIS, H. P. RONRS, 8IIR11B8 AND HER- BArrors plants. 211 Ini strut Wtil>»rtia Kllltts p. e m. I hMH. ». I. p. OUWERKERK, THE NEW SYMBOL. By Jeanne Judson. "Hope springs eternal in the liuman breast" The holly holds its green throughout the year, And through the world's great travail, East and West Still hope, and hoping, conquer fear. These are old Christmas symbols, hallowed, blest. Shining through years gone by with brilliance white Now a new symbol greets the Holy Guest, The small Red Cross of Christmas sheds its light. On battlefields, in cities desolate — Villages, sad with their new crucified. The victims of the Barb'rous hymn of hate — It shines, and cries again "They have not died." Wee childish hands have held the cross on high, Symbol of that new day for which we wait, It's red shines with the dawn light in the sky, It's white the love divine that con- quers hate. PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED. The following review of Professor Trelease's new volume appeared in last week's issue of Horticultpre but unfortunately in such a mixed up con- dition owing to a disarrangement of the type lines that we take opportun- ity to repeat it here in proper shape: Winter Botany, by William Tre- lease. Professor of Botany in the Uni- versity of Illinois. — Professor Tre- lease has given us a new and a very useful book, which will be widely wel- comed by the many people who are in- terested in trees and shrubs and will be delighted to possess a sure means through which the woody plants may be recognized in winter, sometimes more certainly than wlien in flower. The undertaking has been put through with Professor Trelease's well-known thoroughness and attention to detail and nothing of its completeness In its field has been published before. It Is a companion volume to the author's Plant Materials for Decorative Gar- dening, previously published, of con- venient size for carrying in the pock- et and is on a corresponding plan as to keys and descriptions. The purpose of the volume, naming our common trees and shrubs when without foliage In- volves a close accounting for small dif- ferences between small parts, and so each genera Is illustrated by detail drawings showing twig, bud scar, pith, etc., enlarged uniformly to three di- ameters. The key to the genera which forms the first chapter will be found simple, direct and conclusive and by the further use of the keys to species, systematically arranged under each genus, natives and introduced species, as well as genera may be readily named in nearly every case. Although conifers are excluded, the first volume being sufficiently service- able for their identification at any sea- son of the year, the present volume deals with 326 genera belonging to 93 families and although species and varieties are not differentiated to the same extent as in the earlier volume, the keys lead to the names of about nOO such forms. Horticulture can supply copies of this book at the publisher's orice of $2.50 post paid. What Paid You This Fall? YOI' kiicpw th:it CHRYSANTHEMUMS (iiot'ilin^ little fuel) was the Premier Pay- inK <'rop thit* Fall— uever siieh a (Jemand and rctiu'Ti. iivt in I>ine fur next Year by StorkiuK up now with the Best Varieties; StmU Plants of best Paying Kinds, $5.00 per Kin. $:m.()() per 1000. List is: Marigold^ Foley, Yondota, Helen Lee. Odessa. Patty, WfllK wliit(\ White Chieftain. Harvard, Ooonfo, Karly Frost, \\ ells Late Pink, Seidewitz. Chrysolora, (>olden Qneen. May be assc^rte.l at 100 or 1000 rates. Cash. Big S(oo|8. Order Today. I. M. RAYNER. GREENPORT, N. Y. 4SS HORTICULTURE November 16, 1918 SEED TRADE AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION Offlcers — President. F. W. Bolgiano, Waohinston, l>. C. ; First Vice-Prenidmt, Wm. O. Srarlett, Baltimore. Md.; Second Viie-rre»idenl, David Burpee, Philadel- phia. I'a.; Secretary-Treasurer, C. £. Kendel. Cleveland, O. Seeds Placed in Class 1. Attention is called to the statement in the issue of the Seed Reporter for October 5, 1918, that seeds have been placed in Class 3 of the Preference List by the Priorities Division of the War Industries Board. Upon further consideration of this matter by this Division of the War Industries Board, seeds have been placed in Class 1. The purpose of this classification is to insure the placing of seed in the hands of farmers and gardeners In ample time for planting. It is a recog- nition of the importance of seed in the food production program. It is intended by this to expedite in every way possible the necessary cleaning, handling, and distribution of seeds from producer to consumer, either di- rectly or through legitimate seed handling agencies or distributors. Advantage should not be taken by this classification to facilitate the move- ment of seeds for purely speculative purposes. Such action on the part of seedsmen will be prejudicial to the in- terest of the trade as a whole and should be discouraged in every way. about thirty days ago. Most of the independent growers having a surplus quantity of sets have sold them, and while a few sets are still being of- fered, they do not find ready sale. Present quotations, for prompt ship- ment, based on 32 pounds per bushel, are $2. CO per bushel for yellow; $2.00 to $2.20 for red; and $2.50 to $2.75 for white onion sets. Quotations for January shipment are about $2.25 for yellow; $2.40 for red, and $3.25 to $3.50 for white onion sets. Onion Set Conditions at Chicago Onion sets in the Chicago district have turned out very much better than was anticipated in the summer and early fall. During the harvesting season the crop appeared short. Though the acreage planted to onion sets this year was much larger than last year, it is estimated that the acreage of sets harvested this year was less than that of last year. The yields, however, were better, averag- ing on the South Side of Chicago, about five bushels for each pound of seed sown, and on the North Side, five and a half to six bushels per pound sown. No survey of total production has been made, but dealers estimate that the production for 1918 is about 80 per cent, of that for 1917. The sets were harvested under ideal weather conditions and the quality is excellent. The active shipping season from growers' to distributors' hands is over. The outside demand is quiet and prices have declined about 25 cents per bushel from those prevailing to be made. No export licenses are granted until the approval of such representatives is obtained indicating that shipping space can be spared for this purpose. Permission to export overseas the seeds of mangel beet, sugar beet, cab- bage, cauliflower and turnip probably will not be granted except in special cases. Conference Relative to Exports of Vegetable Seeds A conference of Government offi- cials and seedsmen was held in the office of the Seed Reporting Service, October 11, 1918, following the receipt by the Seed Reporting Service of the data requested in the vegetable seed export inquiry to which reference was made in the issue of the Seed Report- er for October 5. There were present at this conference representatives of the Shipping Board, War Trade Board. U. S. Department of Agriculture, Canadian Seed Commissioner, and the War Service Committee of the Ameri- can Seed Trade Association. The data presented by the Seed Re- porting service giving for the differ- ent kinds of vegetable seeds the carry- , over on July 1, the imports and ex- ports for several years, the production for 1916 and 1917 and estimated pro- duction for 1918, considered in connec- tion with figures giving total quanti- ties for which export applications had been or probably would be made for 1918. showed that with most items there would be an ample supply to provide for domestic requirements and for all of the applications for ex- port to Canada and to Allied countries overseas. These data were considered in connection with other factors which enter into obtaining or grant- ing export licenses for seeds and dif- ficulties attendant thereto, in order that the situation might be clarified and the granting of licenses and the making of shipments expedited as much as possible. The import requirements of vege- table seeds of some of the Allied countries are not fully known, but in the absence of accurate information relative to such requirements, per- mission to export all those kinds of vegetable seeds of which there is an ample supply both for this country and for the orders already placed for our Allies, probably will be granted up to the total amounts indicated by the export inquiry unless withheld at the request of representatives of the countries to which shipments are Value of Onions. Editor Horticultuke: I notice in the Horticulture of November 2nd, page 441, a little ar- ticle on "Onions Save Soldiers' Lives," advising people to grow larger quan- tities of onions. If the article is true and the people and soldiers in foreign countries require onions, I don't see the necessity of urging people to grow larger quantities when the country is simply flooded with them now. The market price in the vicinity of Roch- ester is only from 35 to 50c. per bushel, much less than the growers can produce them. In fact, most va- rieties of vegetables are selling be- low cost to the growers. Carrots and Danish cabbage are $10.00 per ton, and there is no market at all for do- mestic cabbage at any price. Turnips sell at $15.00 to $18.00 per ton and potatoes at $1.00 per bushel. The farmers and growers have made an extra effort to supply the great demand, resulting in very low prices and in many cases no market at all; in fact, it has been overdone, and unless higher prices are paid, you will find that there will be less grown. Yours very truly, Chas. H. Vick. (The paragi-aph commented on by Mr. Vick was furnished from govern- ment sources. — Ed.) A Good Pea. If any seedsman wants a garden pea for next season's trade that will win the high opinion of his customers, or if any grower wants to sow some- thing specially good, let me suggest "Union Jack" as one that will reach the goal. This Is not my opinion alone, but that of men who have put it to the test this season. To describe Union Jack as a dark green "Sena- tor" is to convey a very good idea of its qualities, but it has on some Trial Grounds proved even a heavier crop- per than the older prolific bearer. — Hort. Trade Advertiser. More Dutch Bulbs. As we go to press the news comes of the arrival yesterday (Nov. 13) of a large cargo of Dutch bulbs at New York. Ordinarily, this arrival at so late a date would be of but little . November 16, 1918 HOKTICULTURE 48it value to the trade, but as bulbs have so far been in short supply and con- siderable demand unsatisfied, the open season and mild temperatures prevailing generally over the country may, if acted upon promjitly, make possible the easy assimilation of this belated arrival. Notes. Spokane, Wash. — The Spokane Seed Co. has increased its capital stock to $100,000. The Western Seedsmen's Associa- tion met on November 9. at the Hotel Baltimore, Kansas City, Mo. The annual meeting of the Whole- sale Seedmen's League was held at the Hardware Club, New York, on Novem- ber 14. The executive committee of the American Seed Trade Association held a meeting at the Hotel Bristol, New York, on November 15. Watson S. Woodruff, of S. D. Wood- ruff & Sons, Orange, Conn., has been elected state senator, every town ex- cept one in the fourteenth senatorial district giving him a majority — good evidence of this urbane gentleman's popularity. OUTDOOR PITS FOR STORING ROOT CROPS. Potatoes, cabbage and root crops can be stored cheaply and efficiently in outdoor pits or banks if no cellar is available. Select a well-drained spot for the pit; and a shady spot is preferable. Remove the surface soil to a depth of one foot from a circu- lar area not more than seven feet in diameter. This will allow for a coni- cal pile of vegetables four feet high containing about fifteep bushels. If more are to be stored, make addi- tional pits or extend the one into a long low bank. Potatoes and cabbage may be placed in the pit in direct contact with the soil, but for other vegeta- bles It Is better to line the pit with three or four inches of straw. When the vegetables are placed, cover them at once with a layer of straw, leavea or cornstalks to a depth of six inches, which will be all the protec- tion needed until cold weather. Then a layer of earth from six to ten inches deep should be placed over the whole pile, and the ridge rounded off to shed the rain. To provide ven- tilation, the inner straw layer Is al- lowed to protrude a few Inches at the peak of the ridge. This should be "Seeds with a Lineage" All Varieties Thoroughly tested at our trial grounds, Rayn< Park, London, England. Send for Catalogue CARTERS TLSTED SEEDS, Inc., 166 Ckunbcr of Commerce Bld(., Boilon, Mat*. sheltered by an Inverted trough. Large banks which are not opened until late winter or spring should be ventilated, says J. T. Rosa, Jr., of the University of Missouri CoUe.^e of Agriculture. This may be done in the way just described, or by a rough flue made by placing three or four stakes in the center of the pile and extending them to the exterior. This flue will carry off some of the moisture and gases given off by the stored vegetables. The flue must be closed in very cold weather. NEW PLANT IMMIGRANTS OF VALUE. The Bureau of Plant Industry in- cludes in its recent lists of new arri- val, the following: Berberis xcilsonae x aggregata (Ber- beridaceae), 45477. Hybrid barberry. From Bell, Maryland. Presented by Dr. W. Van Fleet, of this Bureau. "Hybrids of Berberis wilsonae and B. aggregata grown from seeds secured by pollination under glass in May, 1914. Both species are late bloomers when grown outside. B. aggregata. the pollen parent, is an upright grow- er with larger foliage than B. wilsonae and very showy flower clusters. The hybrids, however, are even more spreading in growth than B. wilsonae with very thickset foliage that turns deep purple at the approach of frost and holds on until midwinter. All the hybrids are quite uniform in appear- ance and are very handsome and hardy. Flowers and fruits have not yet appeared on these seedlings." (Van Fleet). ActinUlia arguta (Dilleniaceae), 45241. From Bronx Park, New York. Presented by Mr. George V. Nash, New York Botanical Garden. Cuttings from plants sent the New York Botanical Garden in 1898, under S. P. I. No. 235, as A. polygama. Introduced from Russia by N. E. Hansen. There is no finer climbing shrub for porches in this latitude than Actinidia arguta. Its foliage, which is of a beautiful dark green color with reddish midribs, seems to be practically free from diseases. Brassica pekinetisis (Brassicaceae). 45252. Pai ts'ai. From China. Pre- sented by Dr. Yamei Kin, Peking, China. "Yu ts'ai. Light variety, from Yuyao, Chekiang, China." (Kin.) "Said to be a very rapid grower, com- h I I I I I i AND BULBS JEobbtngtoirs 128 Chambers St , N. Y. City FBEJESIA PURITY MAMMOTH, % inch and up. SWEET PEAS, Winter Flowering Spencer, best varieties. LILIUM tilGANTELM. from cold Storage, in cases of .'iSO. CYCLAMEN SEED, finest American grown, new varieties. CINEK.\KIA BEGONIA "NICE" STOCKS. ETC. Send us a card stating kind and quantities wanted and will give you special prices. J. M. THORBURN & CO. S3 Barclay Street Throus^h to 64 Park Plac* NEW YORK CITY BAMBOO CANE STAKES Per bale Per bale NATURAL, 6-9 ft., 600 ' S7.00 " 9-13 ft., 400 8.50 Prices ex warehouse New York Terms — Net cash .30 days. McHUTCHISON & CO. 95 Chambers St., New York STUMPP & WALTER CO. Seeds and Bulbs 30-32 Barclay Street NE'W YORK CITY ing to maturity In four weeks, or at most not more than six weeks, from the time of germination." Edgar W. Gage, son of L. Merton Gage, of Natick, Mass., has recently been appointed a 2nd lieutenant in the Sanitary Department at Camp Devens. His elder brother, Grover Cleveland Gage, has been on the other side for the i)ast thirteen months and is now an orderly in E Co. of the 104th Infantry. 4!)<) HORTICULTURE November 16, 1918 IN THE National Capitol *t your Hervie«> to deliTer Flowert or UfHi^RH oD Order by Ti»l»- ffraph or otherwise. Prompt Keliuhle Service. GEORGE H. COOKE ConniH^tlcut Ave. and Ij St. WASHINGTON, D .C. "The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florisla' Telegraph Delirery 124 TREMONT ST. IM KANSAS CITY Transfer Your Order* to SAMUEL MURRAY 1017 Grand Avenue Member Floridta* Telermph DelWn? DvViD CLARKE'S SON& Delive- rders irom any pan of the country to New York City Write or Telerraph 2139-2141 Broadway, - New York Trirlilionr I5i>2-lfi53 Columhua KOnMlLLER, Florist 426 Madison Ave. and 49th St., New York. Also Vanderbilt Hotel Telppluinr, Murray Hill 783 Out-of-tnwn OrdPrs Solicited. Location (Vnrrnl. Pprsonal Attention. Member F. T. D. Asso. ADAM SEKENGER FLORIST WNEWBURY^^ BANGOR, ME. i^e Cover all Poinds in Maine Provideoce, Rhode island Johnston Brothers LEADMG FLORISTS 3® Oorrance Street Member Florists' Telecraph DellTery Of Interest to Retail Florists 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.— H. G. Ejvea, 106 State St. Albany, N. Y.— The Kosery, 23 Steuben St. Albany, N. Y. — Danker. Ilangor, Me. — Adam Selienger, 32 New- bury St. Boston— Tbos. F. Galvin, 1 Paris St. Boston— Penn the Florist, 124 Tremont St. Boston — Julius A. Zlnn, 4 Park St. Butfalo, N. Y.— S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St. Buffalo, N. Y.— Palmer's. 304 Main St. J. Smyth, Michigan Chicaco — William Ave. and 3l8t St. O.- Cleveland Ave. Cleveland. O.- 5523 Euclid Ave. -J. M. Gasser Co., Euclid -Adam Graham &. Sons, Cleveland, O.— Knoble Bros., 1836 W. 28th St. Cleveland, O.— The Smith & Fetters Co., 735 Euclid Ave. Denver, Col.— Park Floral Co., 1(M3 Broadway. Detroit, Mich. — J. Breitmeyer'a Sons, corner Brodway and Gratiot Ave. Elizabeth, N. J.— Leahy's, 1169 B. Jersey St. 1. East Orange, N. J.— Smith, The Florist. Fall River, Mass.— Warburton, 498 New Boston Kd. and 36 N. Main St. Houston, Tex.— Kerr, The Florist. Kansas City, Mo.— Samuel Murray, 1017 Grand Ave. New Haven, Conn.— J. N. Champion & Co.. 1026 Ch.ipei St. New York— David Clarke's Sons, 2139- 2141 Broadway. New York — Alex. McConnell, 611 8th Ave. New York— Young & Nugent, 42 W. 28th. New York— A. T. Bunyard, 413 Madison Ave., at 48th St. New York — Dards, N. E. corner 44th St. and Madison Ave. New York — G. Ave. New York— Thos. F. at 4Bth St. New York — Kottmlller, 426 Madison Ave. and 4l)th St., also Vanilerbilt Hotel. E. M. Stumpp, 761 Fifth Galvin, Fifth Ave., New York— Mm Sibling, 7R5 Fifth Ave. Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda, 1413 Farnum St. Providence, R. I.- Dorrance St. Ro'-'jester, N. Y. — J. CliT-.ton Ave. N. St. Louis, Mo.— Fred C. Weber, 4.326-28 Olive St. St. Piiul. Minn. — Holm & Olson, Inc. Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y.— P. R. Pier- son Co. Johnston Bros., 38 B. Keller Sons. 25 The GREAT WORLD WAR WON but we must still b.ick up THE GOVERN.HENT to our uttermost BUY AND SELL WAR SAVING STAMPS DARDS Established 1S74 JOHN BREITMEYER'S — SONS^= Cor. Broadway and Gratiot Avea. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs . . . Higli Grade Cut Biooms We cover all MichlK^an polntu and rood sectionM of Ohio. Indiana and ranad&. Members FlorUtH* Tele(rraph Delivery AHNOciation. fc»DD£ BROS CO ■tt4F STNW VaSHIMCTOILDC GUDE BROS. CO. WASHINGTON, D. C. Member Florfsts letegrapK Delivery Orders for NEW ¥ORK. Write or Phuoe to MAX SGHLING 785 Fiftli Ave. Best Florists in the States wm Keferences. EUROPEAN ORDERS EXECDTED Uemhers of the Flarlsta' Telesraph Delivery THE ROSERY 23 STEUBEN ST. AI-B^iNY, IM. >r. FLOWER DEUVERIES FOR ALBANY AND VICINITY Member* Florist^' TelcRrapb Dolivev» G. E. M. STUMPP 761 Fifth Ave. NEW YORK CITY iRmber Florists' Telegrapli Dellverv Isso YOUNG & NUGENT 42 West 28 Street New York NO ORDERS .ACCEPTED FOR LESS THAN SiJ.OO 341 Madison Avenue NEW YORK DANKER Albany, New York The best of F. T. D. Service always November 16, 1918 HORTICULTURE 491 CHICAGO Send Your Order* to WILLIAM J. SMYTH Member Florist*' Telegraph Delivery Association Michigan Ave. at 3lsf Street Prompt Auto Deliverv Service THOS. F. GALVIN ir*o. ycriif vnov ^^^ ^****> Ave. nCff I UniV Vanderbllt Hotel OAOTnU 1 ''"'I' street 9UO I Un 799 Boylaton Street lilniriis t9 Staamers aod all Eastani Polats Orders Filled Day or Night for O L. E: \/ E L.^i>J D and State of Ohio Complete Stock, Reirular discount to Trade. KNOBLE BROS. 18!>6 W. 26th St., Cleveland. O. Member Florittts* TelesrapU UeEiverj' THE SMITH & FETTERS CO 73S Euclid Avenue CLEVELAND, OHIO Flowers of Every Kind in Season CLEVELAND A. GRAHAM & SON S523 Euclid Ave. Will take good care of your orders Me>nhers of F. T, D. Association. Retail Deliveries to central Hudson River points, on Telegraphic Order. WOOD BROS. FISHKILL, N. T. S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main St.. Buffalo. N. V. ANDERSON service meaim freBii. atnrdr Storli and prompt deliverlea in BUFFALO, LOCKPORT. NIAGARA FALLS and WESTERN NEW YORK. Member Florists' Tetegrapli Delivery HIGH GRADE PLANTS For Retail Stores a Specialty ASK FOR LIST THOMAS ROLAND. Nahant. Mass. WORCESTER, MASS. Randall's Flower Shop HARRT 1. BANDALI^. Proprietor. Member Florists' Teleeraph Delivery Toronto, Can. — J. H. Dunlop, 8-10 West AdPlaide St. WasUington, D. C— Gude Bros., 1214 F St. Washington, D. C— George H. Cooke, Connecticut Ave. and L St. Worcester, Mass. — Randall's Flower Shop, 22 Pearl St. NEW FLOWER STORES. Rupert, Ida. — Rupert Floral Co., 904 4tli St. Chicago, III.— Wm. P. Schofield, 754 N. State St. Denver, Col. — Liberty Flower Shop, 418 15th St. Detroit, Mich. — Peter F. Reuss & Co., 56 Broadway. Akron, O. — Hammerschmidt & Clark, succeeding Gilbo Floral Co. NEW YORK. Burnett Bros., seedsmen, announce that they are now permanently located in their own building at 92 Chambers St., N. Y., between Broadway and Church street. George A. Burnett's two boys are in the service and are showing a good record. The eldest, W. J. Burnett, is in France and at last report was well and happy. The youngest, R. M. Burnett, has been promoted to a lieutenancy. HESS & SWOBODA FLORISTS Telephones 1501 and L 1532 141S Farnum St. OIVIAIHA, NEB. THE F. T. D. FLORIST for Elizabeth, N. J. LEAHY'S Best of Service 1169 E. Jersey St. H. F. A. LANGE WORCESTER, MASS. Dellverleo !<■ all point. In New Kncland. I'i&.OIIO Square Feet of Uia.s. Memher FlorisW' TeleKmph Delivery A**i*clatloD. EAST ORANGE, N. J. SMITH, Ih- Florut We deliver by automobile in Kast. West and South Ornnge. also Glen RiilKe, Mont- clalr, Bloomfleld. Newark and New York. ST. LOUIS, MO. FRED C. WEBER 4326-28 Olive St. Wtmitr Fieriiti TeUgrafk DiUviry AsiocUMcn MOTICS INITIALS. W, havt on, ttort only THE J. M. GA8SER COMPANY, ClEVELAm Euclid Aveny* The Far- Famed Flowers of TORONTO Delivered on mall or trieersph order far «njr oceiulon, in may pari of the Dumloloa. JOHN H. DUNLOP »-l« We»t Adelaide 8t. - TORONTO, ONT ALBANY, N. Y. Flowers or Design Work DELIVERED IN ALBA.VY AND VICINITY ON TELEURAPUIC ORDER 106 STATE STREET, ALBANY. N. Y. "THE HOME OF FLOWERS" The Urgeat cut flower ntore In Amerie*. Orders for the TWIN CITIES and for aU Northwestern points civen prompt at- tention. HOLM & OLSON, incorporated ST. PAUL, MInN. ^■^ Park Floral Co. B. E. GILLIS. President. E. P. NEIMAN, Secretary. Member Florists' Teleeraph Delivery OENVER, COLORADO Quality and Reliability WARBURTON FALL RIVER, MASS. Deilvrrle* of Flower* and Pirate la FALL RIVER and oontlsnaa* lerrlKiry. 492 HOETICULTURE November 16, 1918 Your Order For BEAUTIES will be filled complete if you depend on us to supply you. The quality is the best and the price is right. THE LEO NIESSEN CO. 1201 Race Street, PHILADELPHIA. PA. TRY Horticulture's Advertisers FIR^T Before Looking Elsewhere Tell Them You Did So And They'll Reciprocate EDWARD REID WHOLESALE FLORIST 1619 - 21 Ranrtead St., PhiUdelpbia, P*. CHOICE BEAUTIES, ORCHIDS, VALLEY, ROSES and all Seasonable Varieties of Cot Flowers CHARLES E.MEEHAN Wholesale Cut Flowers Plants, Greens, etc. 5 So. Mole St., PHiUDELPHIA, PA. GEORGE B. HART WHOLESALE FLORIST 24 Stone St., Rochester, N. Y. E. G.HILL CO. Wholesale Florists IVIOHIIWIONO, IND. nm»» mcBtlaB Horltealtmre wh«B wrtUns. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, Inc. WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS Hardy Fancy Fern Our Specialty 264 RANDOLPH ST., DETROIT, MICH. The House for Quality and Service ZECH & MANN |^~We are Wholesale Florists Doing a Strictly Wholesale Business 30 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO ■5 / \ f CUT f LOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. ~< \ y ^ IF You Want Anything from Boston Get It From Henry M. Robinson & Co. For Safety Place Your Orders \Mth Us MENRY IVI. F90BIIMS0IM & _ 2 ^inthrop Square and 32 Otis Street, BOSTON, MASS. WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS TRADE PRICES -Per 100 TO DEALERS C NLY Roses Am Beauty, Special ■ • " " Fancy and Extra " " No. I and culls.- Russell Hadlcv Mock. Key Areobei^, Hoosier Beauty Ward, rtilbnedon K-iUarney. Key, Tafl Ophelia. Sunburst Caraations Cattleyas j 25 Lilies. Loogiflorum Lilies, Speciosum UIt of the V alley Snapdragon Violets Dahlias Calendula * Chrys tntbemunu Gardenias Adiantum Smilax Axparaffua Plnmosos. & Si>rea. (100 Bchs.) 60.00 William F. Kasting Co. \A/Holosalo F'lorl«-ts 5€8 570 WASHINGTON STREET • BUFFALO, N. Y. J. A. BUDLONG ROSES, VALLEY and CARNATIONS A Specialty 184 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO WHOLESALE GROWER of GUT FLOWERS ROBERT DYSART CERTIFIED PUBUIC ACCOUNTANT Simple method, of cnrrn't Arcnantlni: eHpecially adnpted for florist.* D.ft. BOOKS BALANCEW AND AOJC8TED 40 STATE STREET . . BOSTON Telrphone Hala S8 Boston Floral Supply Co. 347-357 Cambridf7« St.. Boston Headquarters for CTCAS, BASKETS. WIRE DESIGNS and WAX FLOWERS Send for price list if you have not re- ceived one. November 16, 1918 HORTICULTURE j The Progressive House of New England Quality, Service and Price, Our Ideal We desire to cinnounce to the trade our removal on November 1 8 to nev^ and enlarged quarters at 21-25 Otis Street, Boston. A cordial invitation is extended to all to visit our new^ establishment and inspect our splendid facilities w^hich vv^ill enable us to handle satisfactory to all, our rapidly growing business in Cut Flowers eutid all Florists' Supplies. B. A. Snyder Co. Wholesale Florists BOSTON, MASS. Telephones Fort Hill 1083-1084-1085 493 Flower Market Reports WHOLEXALii HOWEK MARKETS TRADE PRICES -Per 100 TO DEALERS C NLY I Ice chests in all the BOSTON wholesale houses and markets are filled to overflowing this week with flowers of all kinds, chrysanthemums predomi- nating, but carnations not very far behind in the accumulation. There seems to be a pretty good business on all sides but it is far from ade- quate to unload the surplus which now exists and is likely to continue until the chrysanthemum supply abates. Then the tide will turn and "we shall see what we shall see." Chrysanthemum season CHICAGO is now at its height. The blooms are seen everywhere and the care of them is a big factor in the day's work. Out-of- town trade uses up the greater part of the cut and the boxing of the long- stemmed blooms means much labor. Of pompons there" are too many and they are the only flower in the market of which this can be said except violets which the warm weather has put in the class of poor keepers. Of roses there are many, but all are selling and the stock is fine. Carnations are sold before they get to the store and from the appearance of the counters one would think that flower was not in season. Roses Am. Beauty, Speaal *' " Fancy and Extra '* " No. I and culls Russell Hadley Euler, Mock- ... Arenberg, Hoosier Beauty Ward, Hillinedon Killamey, Key, Taft Ophelia. SunbuTSt Camatioiu Cattleyas Lilies, Lon^Florum Lilies, Speciosum Lily of the Valley. Snapdragon. Violets DahKas Calendula • Chrysanthemums Gardenias Adiantum Smilax AjparaffuaPla.&SpreD. (looBhs.) CINCINNATI I Ncv. II I CHICAGO Nov. II BUFFALO Nov. II 25.00 15.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6, jo 5.00 4.00 3.00 3.00 2.C0 60.00 13.00 .40 4 00 35.00 20.00 10.00 15. oc 12. 00 I3.0C 8.00 6.00 6.00 4.CO 3.00 75.00 .50 5.00 40.00 30.00 10.00 6. DO 15.00 15.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4 00 4.00 75.00 15.00 to 50.00 to 40.00 to 20. OQ to 25.0c to 20.00 to sc.oo to 2 [ .OC to 12 .00 to IS 00 to l».(0 to 6.00 to 100, 0( to 18.00 15.0] to 50.00 I5. 25.00 1. 00 30.00 35.00 4.0c ■=5 2.00 a, 00 . to to to to to to to to to to 6.00 6 00 .6a 4.00 4.00 1.00 25.00 50.00 to to to to 30.00 tS'OO 5.0 6.00 6.00 6.10 6.00 3.00 4,00 4.00 to 3 00 to 60.00 to 15.00 to 4.00 to 8 00 to 3. CO 10 .60 to 3.oe to t.oo to 8.00 (o 2C.OO to I 00 to 15.00 to 35.00 to 50.00 30,00 IC.CC 20.0c 10.00 10. CO 1 5, CO 6.00 10.00 I2.iX> 6.0c 75.00 20.00 IC.OO 10 00 500 l.CO 6. c «50 3=.. o 30.00 2.00 2C.OO 50.00 PITTSBLRC Nov. II 30.00 to 40.0c 3C.OO to 3S.OC 10.00 to 15.00 8.00 to to . 15.00 8.00 to IS. 00 400 6. CO 6.. o 3, CO 2.00 a5.co t.oo 30 .DC 40.00 10.00 12.00 12. 00 5.00 7500 30.00 10.00 6.00 75 4.00 50.00 50,00 Business is fairly CINCINNATI good. The supply is large and able to care for every present need. Prices are fair, while shipping business con- tinues good. Roses are plentiful. The carnation cut is becoming heavier than it was. A few lilies, single vio- lets and callas may be had. Sweet peas are proving good property. Chrysanthemums are very plentiful. Liberal receipts of CLEVELAND chrysanthemums in addition to heavier consignments of roses has had the effect of placing supply slightly above demand, there being a small surplus of stock at the close of business November 9. I3uying continues brisk but it is done with more care and deliberation than during the period of the epidemic. The chrysanthemum season is now at its height. Indica- tions however, point to a generous supply of late sorts for Thanksgivinfr. Pompons of every conceivable shade and color are to be had in abundance. Receipts of carnations are larger, fancy stock fetching 6c. and the com- (Continued on page 495) 494 HORTICULTURE November 16, 1918 H. E. FROMENT Wholesale Commission Florist Choice Cut Flowers N«w Addreaa, 143 West 28th St., NEW TOBK Telephone*: 2200. 2201, Madison SqOKr*. ^-WM. P. FORD — Wholesale Florist 107 W. 28tti Street, NEW YORK Telephone 533.'i, Farragut. Call and inspect the Best Estahllsment In the Wholesale Flower District JOHN YOUNG & CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS S3 WEST 28th STREET NEW YORK CITY Consi^tnents Solicited Phone Fsrrarnt 43Se WILTER F. SHERIDAN Wholesale Commission Dealer in CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 133 West 28th Street, New Torii TelephoB»=S6S«.WSJ Madison Square RIEDEL & MEYER, Inc. Wholesale Commission READY FOR BUSINESS 49 WEST 28tli ST. NEW YORK. GEO. C. SIEBRECHT WHOLESALE FLORIST CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED fBONB «08 FARKAQDT NfiW YORK THE KERVAN CO Fresh Cat DecoratlTe ETersreens. Highest Stantlard of Quality. Largest Stork in America. Write for lllustrsteil Catalog of Greens and Florists' Supplies 119 W. 28th St., - - NEW YORK WILLIAM H. KUEBLER Brooklyn's Foramott and Bert WHOLESALE COMMISSION HOUSE * Pint Cl>u Market in «i CUT FLOWERS % Willonghby Sloo BrooUya, E f . C. FORD 121 WMt 2Sth St., NEW YOUK fi ROSES, wn wmm A Fnil Line of KLX. CUT FLOWEB8. TelephuDe 3870 Farnicut. WHOLESALt ^^FL0RI5TJ 3^. J. sjMnrn: WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORIST !5[^T^gfSy&" A 'oil Unr of Cbolee Ct Flawar Stack ter ail parraees. TBUPHOi«!JJj;!fAiRAaDT 131 Wcst 2«th St., NEW YORK CITY Business Here Is Always Good I NEED MORE FLOWERS. Send your stock here and get Top Market Prices 130 West 28th Street New York AGENT FOK CAKILLO'S CATTLEYA8 HENRY M. ROBINSON CO. OF NEW YORK SS-S7 NA^ea-t ae-tiH ^ti-eo« Tclaytaoaee, 18 — 8&10 Madison Sqnare Coastcnments BoUeito* MAC BICE L,. QLASS. Trwsnrer NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only ROSES AND CARNATIONS American Beautyi Special " " Fancy and Extra* " ** No. 1 and culls. . Russell, Hadley Euler. Moclc, Key Arenbers. Hoosier Beauty ' Ward. Hillinedon Killamey, Taft Ophelia. Sunburst Carnations last Part of Wiek iDdint Nov. 9 1918 20.00 IS.OO 2,00 3 00 3,00 2.00 3 00 3 00 a, CO a 00 3. 00 50.00 20.00 10.00 i5-oo iS-oo m.oo 8.00 8.00 6 00 10.00 4.00 First Part of Wail k«iiuiD| Km. II 1911 20.00 12.00 a 00 3 «o 3 00 a CO a <..o 2.00 2 00 a 00 a. 00 60.0c 25.0c 10 .oc 13.OC iS.oc 35.00 8.00 8.00 6.00 10. oc 4 00 WE WANT MORE SHIPPERS We have a numerons cllentafe of New Tork City bnyers and the damaad «i- eeeds onr supply. This Is espeelally true of Koees. We have ever; facility and abundant meana and best retnrna are assured for stock consigned to us. Address Yoor Shtpmeats to UNITED GUT FLOWER 1 1 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK GO. Inc. D. J. Pappas, Pret. To the Florist Trade of America The Unprecedented Demand for Supplies of every kind, even with Our Efficient Organization and Extensive Warerooms, Taxes Us to the Limit to Fill our Daily Orders. If we cannot always supply all your wants on the moment don't get Impatient. New goods are constantly arriving. Send your orders early and we shall give every possible attention. 1129 Aich Street PHILA., PA. HI. Bayersdorfer & Co. RCED (SL KCLLER 122 West 26th St.. New Tork Florists' Supplies We ni»niifarture all oar iital Disigos, Baskets, Win Wirk &Noveltiis and lire de.ikTa iu Decorative OlasBware, Growers an to to to SO.Oc lO.CO 5.C0 8.0c 35.00 •JO 1. 00 4.00 3300 ■50 10. oc SO.OC seemed to move off with less effort tlian anything else. In the chrysan- themum market Maud Dean, the dainty pink, is one of the leaders. There are also some fine pink and yellow Chadwicks. Of course Bonnaf- fon is still prominent and there are some very good Razers around. Enough lilies for the demand dt nor- mal prices. Violets went a little bet- ter. The past week has ROCHESTER, been remarkably N. Y. quiet. The supply is large and the small demand means quantities of stock each day unsold. The epidemic is entirely under control and funeral work is more quiet. The market is largely filled with chrysanthemums. There is a large supply of pompons which are selling fairly well. Roses are not moving so readily. Orchids are receiving fair demand. Carna- tions are of good quality and more plentiful. Bouvardia is good and vio- lets are of splendid quality but so far are moving slowly. Peace celebrations and ST. LOUIS the influenza ban have curtailed retail busi- ness, which has been conducted mainly through the telephone. Flor- ists are busy, however, with funeral work and roses and carnations are arriving in fine shape but have sold a shade lower than previous week. ROCHESTER. George Cramer is remodelling the greenhouse of Vick & Hill at Fairport. Fred Peartree, formerly of Geo. T. Boucher, is now managing the Rosery Flower Shop. E. R. Fry of West avenue had a big chrysanthemum sale, selling them at a very low price. Clyde H. La Rock, formerly of Geo. Boucher, is now with Motor Transport Corps, stationed at Sheridan, Illinois. Chrysanthemums are now on dis- play at Highland Park. Visitors to the conservatory have been remarking on the unusual beauty of the plants. The chrysanthemums are the only plants now on display in the conser- vatory, all the others having been moved to other quarters in the expec- tation that the Park Department would not be allowed fuel. Announce- ment has now been made that a sup- ply of fuel sufficient to heat all the conservatories will be allowed. A small display of chrysanthemums has been placed in the window of the Park Department in the Municipal building. VISITORS' REGISTER. Cincinnati — Jos. Hill, Richmond, Ind.; Robert Rahaley, J. Stahelin and Tom Brown, Detroit, Mich.; Mrs. Rob- ert Buck, Washington C. H., Ohio, and Mrs. Watts and daughter. Meri- dian, Miss. CINCINNATI. Wm. Mayhall was accepted as a candidate for the Artillery Officers' Training School at Camp Taylor and had orders to report on November 21. Burglars again entered C. E. Critch- ell's place on Monday afternoon dur- ing the celebration. It Is believed that they were frightened away be- fore they took anything. HENTZ ft NASH, Inc. Wholesale Comtnlslon Florists 55 and 57 West 26lh Street Tel.-ph..n» No. -5.i MFU/ YORK Farrnirat im HORTICULTURE November 16, 1918 BOSTON. Joseph L. Beasley, proprietor of the W. W. Rawson flower store in Arling- ton, has fully recovered from his al- most fatal attack of influenza and pneumonia. A recent letter from E. H. Wilson locates that indefatlguable explorer in Formosa for a two-months fall collect- ing tour after practically completing his work in Korea. It is not expected that introductions from Formosa will be hardy in New England but Cali- fornia and other warm states should benefit. He is booked for return trip in February and with his wife and daughter will reach Boston about mid- dle of March. Twenty airplanes piloted by 20 army lieutenants carrying wreaths of flowers, soaring a thousand feet in the air and making an occasional death-defying nose dive to within less than a hundred feet of a speeding train to toss their wreaths on a fune- ral car, were features in the homage paid to their comrade-oflicer, Lieuten- ant E. J. Eagan, a Boston boy, who was killed last Saturday at Langley Field, Virginia, in an airplane acci- dent. Funeral services were held Nov. 14 at 10 o'clock from the Sacred Heart Church, Roslindale. The Boston Floral Supply Co., to- gether with their 75 employes and of- fice force, celebrated Peace Day by enoying a performance at the B. F. Keith's Theatre. The president of the concern, Samuel Robinson, accom- panied the employes. The factory and office was closed during the greater part of Monday and all day Tuesday. The day at Keith's was spent very pleasantly and happily for everybody. This concern has been making a great record this season and has quickly taken its place in the front rank of hustlers in new floral enterprise for Boston and New England. Boston was much pleased to receive a few days' visit from Alex. Mont- gomery, now located permanently at Hadley. He will be heard from next year by the whole horticultural world in some rose novelties that will reach the apex to date in forcing rose progress. Messrs. Montgomery have a modern splendid outfit to take advantage of the latest fuel ruling, whereby they have the privilege of 100 per cent, of their requirements. The boilers are equipped with eflS- cient turbine blowers which supply the necessary draught to burn suc- cessfully the small sizes of anthra- cite buckwheat coal in combination with soft coal. It is an ideal arrange- ment and worthy of installation by any up-to-date place. The L. J. Renter Company has been inaugurated with Louis J. Renter, for- merly of Westerly, R. J., at the helm. The office of the company will be located temporarily at 329 Waverley Oaks Road, Waltham, Mass., but some time early in the spring a Boston office will be opened. It is planned to start a sales agency for florists' stock and supplies, nursery products, per- ennial garden material, etc. .Mr. Renter is fortunate in the large num- ber of friends he has in the trade and already has been assured of the co- operation of some prominent growers and some advance orders for stock are already in hand. Mr. Reuter's knowledge in this line of business and general experience will be a valuable asset in establishing a lucrative in- dustry in Boston. The B. A, Snyder Co. one of our youngest wholesale houses, are about to remove from their old place on Devonshire street to new and very eligible headquarters at 21-23-25 Otis street. They will have in street floor and basement which runs through with freight entrance on Arch street, about 9,000 sq. feet of floor space with the basement devoted to a com- plete line of supplies and the street floor exclusively for the cut flower de- partment. The lighting of the place is very modern and fine and there are two ice boxes, one 14 x 18 ft., the other 17 x 18 ft., with facilities un- excelled. B. A. Snyder Co. have pro- gressed from a modest beginning, at- tending strictly to business but never spectacular and have fairly won the position of confidence and growing prominence which they hold today in the New England trade. CHICAGO. Last year's October sales were known as totaling unusually high, but owing to the recent epidemic, business for last month is showing to have been equally large. As the meeting took place on the night of the premature report of the ending of the war, it was too much to expect to hold the members, and the club adjourned. The French bulbs are now keeping the American Bulb Co. busy, the stock having arrived and all in the best of condition. A. Miller, president of the company, says the Dutch bulbs have all been sent out and orders are being refused daily. Among the favorable comments heard regarding the new Hill rose Premier, is that it will open wide after cutting — a quality that some of the warmest admirers of the Mrs. Rus- sell have wished for. There are others who think the color a more pleasing shade in the new rose. The city retail florists are holding a meeting at the Congress Hall as we go to press. More interest has been shown this time in the forming of a permanent organization than before, and it is regarded as an assured fact. A constitution and by laws are to be adopted today, after which officers will be considered. The growers of the Chicago Flower Growers' Association report the chrys- anthemum crop as coming on faster than usual, and Manager Klingsporn notes the appearance this week of pompon Golden Wedding which has never before appeared till Thanks- giving. The yellow Bonnaffons now are at their best and the white Bon- naffons just coming, and Nagoya makes a fine showing on the counters. The Chicago Florists' Club held a brief meeting on Nov. 7 and nominat- ed the following officers: For presi- dent, AUie Zeck and Geo. C. Weiland. Mr. Weiland was not present and the following day declined to accept the nomination. Vice-president, Walter .\mling; secretary, A. T. Pyfer, and treasurer Otto Amling to succeed himself. H. N. Bruns' term as trustee expires and Fred Lautenschlager was nominated. The re election of Peter Reinberg by a large majority shows the respect and confidence in which he is held by the people of Chicago, and florists are gratified to count him as one of their number. He was one of the pioneers in the business and has the largest plant within the city, though for some years he has not been personally in- terested in its care. Mr. Reinberg as president of the County Board was more than any one else, instrumental in the purchase of the eleven tracts of land, largely covered with native timber and closely linked with Indian legends and early Illinois history, which will be the permanent posses- sion of the people of Cork Co. When the drive connecting them is com- pleted there will be no other city in the United States supplied with such an opportunity for enjoying the great outdoors in its nat\iral state. November 16. 1918 H0RTICULTT7RE 497 VARIOUS SHRUBS INJURED BY THE WINTER Although it was believed in May that the Arboretum had lost a number of species by the excessive cold of the winter, the actual loss has not been as serious as it then appeared. All the plants, however, of the Japanese Ilex crenala were killed. These plants have been growing in the Arboretum for twenty-five years and had never suffered in earlier winters more than the loss of a few leaves. This Holly was believed therefore to be one of the few broad-leaved evergreens which could be safely used in northern gard- ens. Plants of the Inkberry (Ilex glc- bra), a common Atlantic and Gulf coast shrub from New Hampshire to Texas and one of the handsomest and hardiest of the broad-leaved evergreen shrubs which can be grown here, lost for the first time in the Arboretum a large part of their leaves and a few branches during the winter. The plants soon recovered, however, and are now as thickly clothed with leaves as they were a year ago. The largest plants of Ilci opaca. another native of the Massachusetts coast region, were killed outright, but smaller plants, al- though they lost most of their leaves, are still alive. One of the new Chinese species of Magnolia (M. WUsonii), Daphne genktca and Lonicera Delava- yi appear to be the only species of recent introduction which have been actually killed. All the plants of SophorC' viciifoUa appeared to be dead until June when the leaves began to unfold. None of the plants fiowered but they are all in good condition. All the plants of the new Chinese genus of the Witch Hazel Family {Sinc- UHlsoTiii) appeared to be uninjured in May but many of the branches died after the leaves were fully grown, and although these plants may recover their present condition is not satisfac- tory. Evergreen Barberries. It is a satisfaction to be able to re- port that the four species of evergreen Barberries from western China in the collection, Berieris Julianae. B. Bar- genliana, B. Gagnepainii and B. ver- ruculosa, are now in good condition, although the leaves of all but the last species were killed and many of those of B. verruculosa were! injured. It may be expected therefore that these beautiful plants may continue to live in eastern Massachusetts if suitable positions can be found for them. Corylopsis The two species of western China which were covered with flowers in the spring of 1917, C. Willmottiae and C. Veitchia7ia, were killed to the ground by the cold of the winter and are now represented by feeble stump- shoots, and it is doubtful if these plants can be successfully and per- manently grown in this climate. The Japanese C. pauciflora and C. spicata, which lost their flower-buds and some branches have not looked well through the summer but are recovering. An- other Japanese species, C. Gotocna. which was uninjured in bud and leaf, seems destined to become a popular garden plant in the northern states. Several other shrubs which wpre in- jured by the winter and in May and June gave little promise of recovery, are now alive and will probably en- tirely recover. Among them is a plant of the Japanese Lindera nblusiloba which, although it has been growing in the Arboretum for twenty-five years, is still one of the rarest plants in the collection as it has not borne seeds and has proved diflicult to propa- gate. This plant is most beautiful in the autumn when the leaves during the first week in November are the color of gold. Another Japanese Ben- zoin, B. sericea, which was injured by the winter will probably recover, al- though this plant has suffered in less severe winters and will probably never be valuable in this climate. The two Dipeltas, a Chinese genus related to Weigela. which were killed to the ground have produced shoots from the roots. These plants, although they have flowered sparingly in the Arbore- tum, have suffered from cold before and it is doubtful if they can be suc- cessfully grown in Massachusetts. Rhus Potaninii, Cornus Paucinervis. Salix Bockii, Osmaronia cerasiformis and Ceanothus Wrightii have re- covered, as was predicted in the Bulle- tin issued on the 16th of May. The most important of these for the gard- en is Cornus paucinervis for it flowers here late in July when comparatively few shrubs are in bloom. It is a nar- row shrub with numerous upright stems five or six feet high, small nar- row pointed leaves with only two or three pairs of veins, small flat clusters of white flowers and small black shin- ing fruits. If this plant proves as hardy in eastern Massachusetts as it has at Rochester, New York, it will be one of the most valuable of Wilson's introductions from western China. Coluteas bloom on the branches of the year and all the species, although they had been killed to the ground were later as full of flowers and fruits as they were in ordinary seasons. The following plants believed to be dead in the spring are still alive, al- though it is doubtful if they can be permanantly successful in this cli- mate: Stachi/urus chiyiensis. Siaphy- lea holocorpa, PoUothyrsis sinensis, and Fortunearia sinensis. The Staphy- lea, which Wilson believed to be one of the handsomest of the small trees which he saw in China, has never done well in the Arboretum, and al- though there is still life in some of the small plants it is doubtful if it ever flowers here. Viburnum oiatifoU iuni, which was reported in May to have been killed, has grown again from the roots, and all the Chinese Viburnums with deciduous leaves are now In good condition. The two ever- green species which live here. V. rhytidophyllum and V. buddlei folium, lost their leaves from the cold but are now covered with a new growth and look as well as they usually look here at this season of the year. They are better suited, however, for a milder climate than that of New England. Lonicera Henryi. a Chinese species with twining stems and evergreen foli- age, was killed to the ground but Is growing again. This beautiful plant flowered for several years in the Arbo- retum and was believed to be perfectly hardy and an important addition to the smaller number of broad-leaved evergreens which can be successfully grown in the northern states. Broad-leaved Evergreens. The colors which the leaves of a few of these assume in the autumn add greatly to the beauty of these plants in November. The most con- spicuous change of leaf color on any of these plants is on the Rocky Mount- ain Mahonia (or Berberis) repens. FYom light bluish green the leaves turn to pale violet color in the au- tumn. This is one of the handsomest and hardiest evergreen plants which can be used here to cover the ground under larger plants; it grows only a few inches high, spreads rapidly by underground stems, and the bright yellow flowers are large and conspicu- ous. It is unfortunate that eastern nur- serymen have not yet learned the value of this plant. The small dark green leaves of the Box Huckleberry (Gay- lussacia brachycera) become in the autumn deeply tinged with red when the plant is fully exposed to the sun. and the leaves of Pachystima Canbyi are more or less tinged with violet. These are two of therarest plants in the United States, being known now only in two localities, the first in Pennsyl- vania and the other in West Virginia where the Pachystima has not been seen, however, for nearly fifty years. The leaves of Leucothoe Catesbaei often turn deep bronze color in the au- tumn. This plant which has always been considered hardy in eastern Massachusetts, suffered seriously dur- ing the winter. Most of the "plants lost the ends of their branches and their leaves, and many were killed outright in a particularly favorable position for this shrub where it had been established for nearly twenty years. The Rhodoedndrons are in good condition and generally well furnished with flower-buds, and the Laurels (Kalmia latifolia) have not before in the Arboretum given such promise of abundant bloom. — Arnold Arboretum Bulletin VEGETABLE FORCING, By Prof. B. L. Watts Which has Just come from the press. This book was produced In response to numberless Inquiries for a practical np- to-rtate volume on the forcing of vege- tables. In our judgment It Is the most complete, final and authoratatlve work on forcing ever Issued. The author of this Intensely practical book has had a large experience In growing crops under glass. He gives clearly and concisely, complete Instructions covering Greenhouse Con- struction, Soil. Preparation. Insects. Diseases. Marketing. Cropping System, and the growing of all of the most Im- portant Vegetable Forcing Crops. The book win be found equally valuable t» amateurs and experienced gardeners. Price Net ti.OO. Fop Sale by HOBTICtJLTCRE PUBLISHING CO. Boston, Has*. 498 HORTICULTURE November 16, 1918 Cambridge New York WORLD'S OLDEST snd LARGEST Mannfactorerg of ALL STYLES and SIZES of FLOWER POTS A. H. HEWS & CO., INC. Cambridge, Mas*. COAL FOR FLORISTS AND COM- MERCIAL GREENHOUSES. The following letter was addressed on November 8, by J. J. Storrow, Fed- eral Fuel Administrator for New Eng- land, to all local fuel committees in JIassachusetts: Dear Sir: — Acting under authority from Washington we beg to advise you, until further notice, florists and commercial greenhouses may receive and burn bituminous coal, anthracite coal smaller than No. 1 buckwheat, or coke breeze, without restriction to the 50 per cent, quota. This means much to those earning their livelihood by conducting com- mercial greenhouses. Please be kind enough to see that they are all promptly notified in your community. The restriction against using do- mestic sizes of anthracite (that is, sizes larger than No. 2 buckwheat) still holds. Very truly yours, James J. Stobrow, Massachusetts Fuel Administrator. Horticultural B(M)ks For Sale by HORTICCLTCBB PCBLI8HLNO CO. Ckrysanthemiun HanaaL Blmer D 8mlth fO.M Th« Chrjianthemnin. Herring- ton 10 Commerolal Canutlon Cnltai*. Dick IM Commerolal Boao Caltnro. Holmes 1.50 Violet Culture. Galloway 1.M Oreenhouee Conttrnetlon. Tatt.. 1.W Sweet Peae op te Dat«. Kerr... 1.M Plant Propacatlon, Oreenhonso and Nursery Pra«tloe. Kalni.. 1.10 Plant Pmnlnc Kalni i.M Book of Garden Plane. Hamblln. t.OO Landscape Design. Hubbard (.oo The Art of Outdoor Rose Grow- ine. Thomaa 6.00 The Home Ve(etable Garden. Krnhm 1.00 Vegetable Gardening. R. L. W»tu 1.74 Parsons on The Rose 1.00 Principles of Floriculture. B. A. White 1.70 Foundations of American Grape Culture. MuDson t.00 Plant Materials of DecoratlT* Gardening. Trelease i.oo Aristocrats of tbe Garden. Wll- •»D (.00 Bailey's Cyclopedia of Hortlenl> tnre, t Tolumci M.00 CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY Advertisements in this Department, Ten Cents a Line, Net ASPARAGUS Asparagus plumosus seedlinga, extra .strong, $1.00 per 100 ?6.00 per 100. A. M. CAMPBELL, 1510 Samson Street, Philadelphia. BULBS C. KEUR & SONS, HILLEGOM. Holland. Bulbs of all descriptions. Write for prices. NEW YORK BRANCH, 8-10 Bridge St. CARNATION STAPLES Split carnations quietly, easily and cheaply mended. Pillsbury's Carnation Staple, 1000 for 35c.; 3000 tor $1.00 post- paid. I. L. PILLSBURY. Galesburg, 111. DAISIES Daisies, Bellis. Monstrosa. pink or white, also Longfellow and Snowball, tine strong plants, .$:;.. 10 per 1000. .$6.75 per 3000, cash. BRILL CELERY GARDENS, Kalamazoo, Mich. DAHLIAS Peony Dahlia Mrs. Fredericlc Grinnell. .$10.00 per clumps. Cash with order. JOHN P. ROONEY, New Bedford, 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. Orders booked at any time for Fall or Spring delivery. Wholesale and Retail. Send for Catalog. NORTHBORO DAHLIA & GLADIOLUS GARDENS, J. L. Moore, Prop., Northboro, Mass. GLASS Greenhouse glass, lowest prices. JOHN- STON GLASS CO., Hartford City, Ind. HARDT PERENNIALS STRONG TWO-YEAR-OLD FIELD GROWN PLANTS. Aquilegias, AchlUeas, Alyssum, Anthemls, Arabia, Astilbes, Baptlsia, Boltonlas, Be- tunicaa, Centaurea Macrocepbala, Chrysan- themum Shasta Daisy, Coreopsis, Delphi- nium Chinensls, Dianthus Barbatus and Prumarius, Funkias Med. Varlegata, Hibis- cus Moscheutos, and MUitaris, Iris Ger- manica Iris Orientalls, Iris Siberlca, Lavan- dula, Linum Perenne, Lychnis Chalceodon- ica, Pentstemons. Rudbeikias, Purpurea, etc. Sedums, etc. $5.50 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. Cash. Send for complete list. PALI- SADES NURSERIES, INC., Sparklll, N. Y. HEMEROCALLIS Strong Divisions, Flava, Kawanso tl. pi., Orangeman, Thunbergll, Florham. Apricot, etc., $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. Cash. PALISADES NURSERIES, INC., Sparklll, N. y. ORCHIDS HASSALL & CO., Orchid Growers and Raisers, Southgate, London, England. Catt- leyas and LaelloCattleyas our specialty. One trial order solicited. P.4NSY PL.ANTS I'ansy Plants for greenliouse planting ex- tra large, strong transplanted, plants in bloom. "Superb strain." $1.00 per 100 cash. BRILL CELERY GARDENS Kalamazoci, Mich. PEONIES Peonies. The world's greatest collection, 1200 sorts. Send for list. C. BETSCHER, Canal Dover, O. SPHAGNUM MOSS Live Sphagnum moss, orchid peat and orchid baskets always on hand. LAGER & HURRELL, Summit. N. J. PRIMULAS Primula Obconlca : Five different colors, good strong plants, out of 3-lnch pots, at $10.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000. Cash with order. J. H. FIESSER, Hamilton Ave., .\orth Bergen, N. J. WIRE WORK WILLIAM E. HEILSCHBR'S WIRB WORKS. 264 Randolph St., Detroit, Mich. SWEET PEAS Just Arrived, crop 1918 winter flowering SWEET PEAS. New Zealand grown, the large flowering waved or Spencer type. We have been very fortunate to secure the en- tire crop of one of the best growers in New Zealand. New Zealand grown seed has al- ways produced the earliest and best blooms, and seed started In August will produce flowers from Thanksgiving until March; requiring a low temperature, these make an ideal crop for the Florist this year. Scar- let, always a good seller. BMnest Mixture, all the best colors. Pink and White, Blanche Ferry type. Yarrawa (true), bright rose pink with light wings. Write for furtlier particulars. JULIUS ROEHRS CO., Rutherford, N. J. VINES Flowering and Foliage Vines, choice collection. Large Specimen, Pot and Tub grown for Immediate effect; also Climbing Roses. J. H. TROY, Mount Hisaarllk Nur- sery, New Rochelle, N. Y. HELP WANTED WANTED — A night fireman on a small commercial place. Good pay and comfort- able coiulitions to a trustworthy and strirlly sober man. F. E. PALMER, INC., Itrookline, Mass. WANTED — Man for greenhouse work. Wages $60.00 per month with room and board. Address "M.," care HORTICUL- TURE. WANTED — Man experienced as seeds- man to take charge of a wholesale seed warehouse, and also to do some selling, for an old established tirm of seed growers and wholesale merchants. In applying,, state age, whether married or single, describe experience in detail, and salary expected. Address "C." care of HORTICULTURE. SITUATIONS WANTED MANAGER, five years' experience — Specialty Carnations, Tomatoes — will make vour greenhouses pay. Best of references. RAYMOND BLAKEMORE, 28 Sprlnghurst Ave., Toronto, Canada. YOUNG MAN, age 29 years, wants to learn greenhouse Inisiness. Address I'RANK A. THOMPSON, General Delivery, Boston, Mass. THE PRACTICAL BOOK OF Outdoor Rose Growing By OEORGB C. THOMAS, JR. New and Enlarged Edition. Elaborately Illustrated with 96 Perfect Reproductions in Full Color of All Varieties of Roses, and 37 Halftone Plates. Octavo, Handsome Cloth Bind- ing, in a Slip Case. $6.00 net. Postage Extra. Garden Edition, $3.00 per copy. We have sold many copies of this sterling book. It Is one of the best of recent horticultural publications. Every rose grower should possess a copy. Order from Horticulture Publishing Co. BOSTON November 16, 1918 HORTICULTURE 499 Sf^PMOA-^ j«' SaTe your plants and trees. Just the thing for greenhouse and outdoor use. Destroys Mealy Bug, Brown and White Scale. Thrlps, Red Spider, Black and Green Fly, Mites, Ants, etc., without Injury to plants and without odor. Used according to direction, our stand- ard 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 Pets. Excellent as a wash for dogs and other animals. Relieves mange. Dilute with water 30 to 50 parts. V2 Pint, SOc; Pint, 60o.; Quart, 90c.; Vi Gallon. $1.50; Gallon, $2.50; 5 Gal- lon Can, $10.90; 10 Gallon Can, $20.00. Directions on packafpe. LEMON OIL COMPANY lipt S. 421 W. LHingtn St. laltineri. Ml The Recognized Standard Insecticide. A spray remedy for green, black, white fly, tbrlps and soft scale. Quart, $1.00; Gallon, $3.S0. FUNCINE For mildew, rust and other blights affect- ing flowers, fruits and vegetables. Quart, $1.00; Gallon, $2.S0. VERMINE For eel worms, angle worms and other worms working in the soil. Quart, $1.00; Gallon, $3.00 SOLD BT DEALERS. Aphine Manufacturing Co. MADISON. N. J. Difllcult and rejected cases spe- cially solicited. No misleading in- ducements made to secure business. Over 30 years' active practice. Ex- perienced personal. conscientious service. Write for terms. Address SIGGERS & SIGGERS PATENT LAWYERS Box 9, National Union Building Washington, D. C. NIKOTEEN For Spraying APHIS PUNK For Fumigating A>k Your Dealer For It. NICOTINE MFG. Cft ST. LOUIS When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE Obituary Charles R. Miller. Charles R. Millei-, for man.v .vears with Walter P. Sheridan, New York wholesale florist, died Saturday, Nov. 9th, of iJiieumonia, at his home in Flushing, L. I. The funeral took place Tuesday morning. Interment in Cal- vary Cemetery. Mrs. F. J. Reynolds. Mrs. Reynolds, wife of I'^. j. Rey- nolds, manager for Welch Bros., wholesale florists, Boston, died from an attack of pneumonia at her home in Dorchester, Mass., on Monday, No- vember 11. aged 31 years. She leaves two little girls motherless. John Mackie. John Mackie, of the firm of Arm- strong & Mackie, retail florists, Ei.nhth avenue and 45th street. New York City, passed away at, his inether's home Oct. 27th, of i.neumonia, at the age of 31 years. He was the brother of William Mackie, wholesale florist at 105 W. 28th street. W. W. Wilmore, Jr. Corp. W. W. Wilmore, Jr., aged 30 years, son of the well known dahlia specialist, Denver, Col., was killed in action while serving with a machine gun company in France. He was for- merly employed by his father, and also conducted a flower shop at 412 17th street, Denver. He is survived by his widow and two small children. Robert Closs. William Robert Closs died at his home in Walton, N. Y., October 21, after an illness of influenza, pneu- monia following. He was born in Walton, October 28, 1894. He was a faithful and respected employe of the W. T. Xeal Floi-al Co., having worked at the greenhouse 14 years. He was married August 31st. 1918. to .Miss Loia Simpson of Roscoe, who sur- vives him NEW CORPORATION. Chicago, III. — Washington Flower Market. 77 W. Washington St. Incor- porators: J. N. McMinn, X. W. Caiu])- bell and H. Pitluck. CATALOGUE RECEIVED. John Lewis Childs luc ! rade Cat- alogue of Choice Gladioli. A superb collection of the lat-^st i :.;iroved va- rieties. Illustrated. CONCENTRATED PULVERIZED MANURE PolTertsed or Shrrddetd Cattle Manure Pnlverixed Sheep Manure The Florists' standard ol uniform high quality for over ten years. Specify : WIZARD BRAND in your Supply House order, or write us direct for prices and freight rates. THE PULVERIZED MANURE ( M Dnlan SCoek TanI, OlUcac* ASTICA ForGceeirtioosi Glaiine USE IT NOW F. 0. PIERCE CO. 12 w. noMWAr NEW YOIK Mastica is elastic and tenacious, admits of expansion and contraction. Putty becomes hard and brittle. Broken glass more easily removed without breaking of other glass as occurs with hard putty. Lasts longer than putty. Easy to apply. DREER'S HORIST SPECUITIBS NeTf Braad New Stria 'RIVERTON" HOSE Furnished in lengths up to 500 ft. without seam or joint. Ttia HOSE fir thi FLORIST Ji-inch, per ft., 19 c. Reel of 500 ft. *' iSJfic. a Reels, 1000 ft. " 18 c. j^-jnch, " 16 c. Reels, 500 ft., '• 15 J4c. Couplings furnished with- out charge HENRY A. DREER 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Uttle Ads. That Bring Big Returns Little Alls, in our Classified Bayers* Direc- tory brinif big returns to both aK«r St., BoatsB, Mm*. HORTICULTURE Vol. XXVIII NOVEMBER 23, 1918 No. 21 Grafted Roses This winter we shall graft on manetti and propagate extensively all of the worth-while Greenhouse Roses for the commercial grower. No doubt you are planning to get in line for the Big Business of next year and will want to replant at least a portion of your Rose section. Send us your requirements and let us graft your roses to order. Chrysanthemums You know we specialize in Chrysanthemum cuttings and plants from 2%-inch pots. Only those of proven commercial value are offered. Get better acquainted with some of the newer Singles and Pompons. They are beauties — and money-makers, too. Ask us to write you about them. A. N. PIERSON, Inc. CROMWELL, CONN. BOXWOOD Placing orders now. for the Holhlays, is not too soon, early de- liveries are essential ; splendid quality we are offering, no surplus wood, in bags of about 50 lbs. Present price $20 per 100 lbs. Everything in Cut Flowers, Plants, Greens, Ribbons and Supplies. BUSINE.SS HOURS: 7 A. M. to 5 P. M. S. S. PENNOCK COMPANY The ""■;«?£. „, FhUadelphia NEW YORK 117 W. 28th St. PHIL.*DELI'HIA BALTIMORE 1608-1630 Ladlow St. Franklin & St. Paul Sts. WASHINGTON. 1216 H St., N. W. FERNS Extra Strong, Heavy Plants, Well Finished, for Immediate Delivery Nephrolepis elegantissima, elegantissima Compacta, and Smithii: 214-inch pots $8.00 per 100 Nephrolepis elegantissima Compacta, Muscosa, and Smithii" 3%-inch pots $ .35 each Nephrolepis elegantissima and elegantissima Compacta: 6-inch $ .75 each 8-inch 1.50 " 10-lnch 3.00 " 12-inch 5.00 " Nephrolepis Harrisii, 8-inch 1.50 " Niephrolepis Muscosa and Smithii: 5-inch 75 " 6-inch 1.00 " Nephrolepis Dwarf Boston, 8-inch 1.00 " F. R. PIERSON TARRYTOWN, N. Y. FERNS BOSTON and SCOTTI FERNS, 5-in., 25 cts. each; 4-in., 15 cts. each. Specimen Plants in 10 and 12-in. pots, from $5.00 up to $10.00. NORWOOD FERNS, 5-in., 50 cts.; 6-in., 75 cts. each. KENTIA BELMOREANA, 6-in., $1.00; 5-lri., 75 cts. These prices are only good for Immediate shipment. All good value for the money. Shipped without pots to save ex- pressage. GERANIUMS GERANIUMS in a good assortment, including Ivy and Scented. 2-in., $2.75 per 100, $25.00 per 1000; 3-in., $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 10OO. SALVIA SPLENDENS, HELIOTROPE, COLEUS, BEGONIAS VERNON, HARDY ENGLISH IVY, SWAINSONA, 2-in., $2.50 per 100, $22.50 per 1000; 3-in., $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. BRILLIANCY COLEUS, sometimes called Christmas Gem, 2-in., $3.00 per 100, $30.00 per 1000; 3-in., $4.00 per 100, $35.60 per 1000. Our new catalogue for this season is being mailed; If you have not received yours, let us know. There is some change in prices; all former prices are cancelled. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co. WHITE MARSH. MARYLAND 502 HOETICULTURE November 23, 1918 KELWAY 8 SON SPECIALIZE IN SEEDS (personally selected strains) WHOLESALE ONLY Write lor Special Prices, Spot or Forward Only Address, LANGPORT, Eng. Lilium Candidum Amaryllis, Callas Cold Storage Lilies Write at for price AMERICAN BULB CO. If* W. W»kMk At*. OHIOAOO, DLL. ROMAN J. IRWIN 108 West 28th Street - - NEW YORK " Grow Pelargoninms For Easter " Pelargoniums — Easter Greeting, Lucy Becker, Wurtembergia. Fine 2-inch pots, $1.00 Doz. $8.00 per C. "OTHER PLANTS ON APPLICATION" Burpee's Seeds [PHILADELPHIA. BLCE L.I8T OF WHOLESALE PRICES MAILED ONLY TO THOSE WHO PLANT FOR PROFIT Cyclamen Seed— Giant Strain Salmon KIne, WUte, Briglit Pink, Brisht Red. DeUcato Fink, $9.00 per 1000. Bnpberb Red and Delicate Salmon (Prize Medal Wlnnerg), J17.50 per 1000. S. S. SKIDELSKY & CO. 1004 Lincoln Bide.. PHILADELPHIA, PA. BURNETT BROS. Seeds, Bulbs, Plants Etc. 92 Chamberi St., New York Write for our Illustrated Catalog Let Ui Quote You on CALLA ELLIOTTIANA IRIS, LILIUMS, PAEONIES, ETC. For Fall Delivery JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, Inc. Flow«rfield, L. I., N.Y. W. E. MARSHALL & CO. SEEDS, PLANTS AND BULBS Horticulfural Sundries 1«9W. 23rd St., NEW YORK Farquhar's Giant Cyclamen Awarded the Gold Medal of the Mass- achusetts Horticultural Society Farquhar's Giant Crimson- scarlet 1 00 seeds $2.25 Farquhar's Giant Salmon 100 seeds 2.00 Farquhar's Qiant Crimson Farquhar's Giant Pink Farquhar's Giant White Farquhar's Giant Blood Red Farquhar's Giant Excelsior Each of the above 100 seeds $1.75 R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO. 6 South Market Street, BOSTON, MASS. MICHELL'S Verbena Seed Mammotk Fancy Straia Cannot be excelled for its free flower- ing qualities, large size and purity of colors. Tr. pkt. Ol. Mammoth TFancy Bine $0.30 $1.2fi Mammoth Fancy Fink SO 1.26 Mammoth Fancy Scarlet 30 1.26 Mammota Fancy Striped 30 1.26 Mammoth Fancy White 30 1.26 .Mammoth Fancy Mixed SO 1.00 Also all other Seasonable Seeds and supplies for the Florist. Send for Wholesale Catalogue. HENRY F. MICHELL CO. 518 Market St., Philadelphia DUTCH-FRENCH Bulbs Have Arrived. Write for Price. ST. LOUIS SEED CO., *V.&S.'ST' ilMAFRE D'S nd SEE D SE FOR SALE BY (VICE LEONARD SEED COMPAtlY, Chicago, III. November 23, 1918 HORTICULTURE 503 Hybrid IIVI' lyan'th ill for IIOAA/^ ^li^lMT EINIOI-ISIH F3F9IIVIf90SE: YOU can make no mistake in plemting a house or bench of these now. They require very little heat and may be lightly frozen. No trouble in selling the flowers. The plants are exceptionally good this year, with fine balls of roots. Prices: 1st Size Plants, $75 per 1000 2nd Size Plants, $60 per 1000 \A/II-I-IAIVI i IIVI, ^L.11 Also a few thousand Princess of Wales VIOLET PLANTS, $60 per 1000 ORCHIDS We grow and sell nothlBE but ORCHIDS. If you are in the market for this class of plants we respectfully solicit your inqairies and orders. Special lists on application. LAGER & HIMIRELL, Summit, N.J. VIBURNUM PLICATUM Also Berberis Thunbergii, Uydrangea Fanicalata, W'eigela^ Splreas* eie. Ask for complete list of OAK BBAND SHRUBS. ThepONARD & |~S-1 WEST GROVE WONESCO. |3g I PENN.,U.SJ^. BoLwt Pr<«. PrM. Aatolac Wbitaw, Tle».Ptw. Wt mrt subtcriieri t4 tht Nurstryttten s Fund GLADIOLI and DAHLIAS We iiave pureliased the entire stock of J. L.. Moore and can make attractive prices. Send for list. B. iHammond Tracy, Inc. WENHAM, MASS. FROM NEW YORK COLD STORAGE .rSr^i.l LILY OF THE VALLEY — Best Quality Holland Grown .,^ , ^ ,yj. In cases of 500 pips, $15.00; 900 pips, $22.50 per case '^---^---'' CH AS. SCHWAKE & CO., 90-92 W. Broadway, New York V\\ : — "f III Page Allen, J. K 579 American Bulb Co 502 Anderson. S. A. .515 Aphine Mfg. Co.. 522 Barrows, H. H..504 Bayersdorfer, H. Co 518 Bay State Nur- series 504 Bobbink & At- kins 510 Boddlngton, Co., Inc., A. T 513 Bolgiano & Son. 513 Boston Floral Supply Co 519 Breck, J. & Sons.513 Breitmeyers, J. Sons 514 Budlong, J. A... .516 Burnett Bros. ..502 Burpee, W. A. & Co 502 Carter's Tested Seeds, Inc 513 Child s, John Lewis 502 Clarke, D. Sons.. 514 Cooke, Geo. H. ..514 Conard & Jones Co 503 Page Cowee, W. J 519 Cottage Gardens Nurseries 504 Craig Co., Robt..504 Danker 514 Darda 514 Dreer, H. A. .522-523 Dunlop, John H.515 Dysart, R 519 Edwards Folding Box Co 516 Farquhar, R. & J. Co 502 Fengar, E. W....504 F T. D. Assoc.. .510 Ford, M. C 518 Ford. W. P 518 Fottler, Fiske, Rawson Co 513 Froment, H. E...518 Galvin, Thos. F..515 Gasser Co.. J. M.515 Graham & Son, A 515 Gude Bros. Co... 514 Hart. Geo. B 516 Hess & Swoboda.515 Hews & Co., A. H 521 Page Hill Co., E. G...516 Hill, D. Nursery Co 504 Holland Nur- series 510 Holm & Olson... 515 Irwin, R. J 502 Johnston Bros. ..514 Kasting, W. F. Co 516 Kelwav & Son... 502 Kervan Co 518 King Construc- tion Co 523 Knoble Bros 515 Kroeschell Bros. .520 023 Kuebler, W. H..51S Kottmiller 514 Lager & HurreU.503 Lange, H. F. A.. 515 Leahy's 515 Lemon Oil Co. . .522 Leonard Seed Co. .502 Liggit. C. U 504 Mackie, Wm 518 McHutchison Co. 513 Marshall, W. E. & Co 502 McKenzie, John. 515 Page Meehan, Chas. E.516 Metropolitan Ma- terial Co 523 Michell, H. F. Co.502 Michigan Cut Flower Ex 516 Millang, Chas.... 519 Murray, Samuel. 514-524 Nicotine Mfg. Co.522 Niessen, Leo Co. .516 Ouwerkerk, P 510 Palmer, Vf. J. & Son 515 Park Floral Co.. 515 Parshelsky Bros. 522 Penn the Florist. 514 Pennock, S. S. Co 501 Pierce Co., F. 0.522 Pierson, A. N 501 Pierson, F. R 501 Pulverized Ma- nure Co 522 Randalls Flower Shop 515 Rayner, I. M 510 Reed & Keller... 51S Reidel & Meyer. .518 Page Reid, Edw 516 Robinson, Henry M. Co 518 Robinson, H, M. & Co 516 Roehrs, J. Co 504 Roland, Thomas. 515 Roaery, The 514 S. A. F. & O. H..509 Schling, Max 514 Schwake, Chas. Co 503 Sekenger, Adam. 514 Sheridan, W. F..518 Siebrecht, Geo. C.518 Siggers & Sig- gers 522 Sim. Wm 503 Skidelsky, S. S. & Co 502 Smith, Elmer 1). & Co .504 Smith, P. J 518 Smith, W. & T. Nursery Co 510 Smith, The Flor- ist .515 Smith & Fetters. 515 Smyth, Wm. J... 515 .Snyder. B. A. Co. 517 Sf. Louis Seed Co 502 Page Stearns Lumber Co., A. T 523 Stumpp, G. E. M.514 Stumpp & Walter Co. 513 Thorburn. J. M. & Co 513 Tottv, Chas. H..504 Tracy. B. Ham- mond 503 United Cut Flow- er Co 518 Vincent, R.. Jr., & Sons Co 501 Wants, For Sale. etc 521 Warburton 515 Weber, F. C 515 Weiss Herman.. 518 Welch Bros. Co.. 524 Wnorl Bros 515 Woodruff, S. D. & Sons 513 Young. A. L 518 Young, John 518 Young & Nugent.514 Zech &- Mann 510 BOOM YOUR BUSINESS by aJoertuIng your goods In the Horticylitittre Pubiidty among the kind of readers reached by this paper is THE SORT OF PUBLI- CITY THAT PAYS. 504 HORTICULTURE November 23, 1918 .Juliui hrj IVII :1m riy Orchids, Conservatory Plants, Novelties, Begonias, Garden Perennials Finest Stock in America for Trade or Private Requirements RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY IF in need of RELIABLE NURSERY STOCK that is well grown, well dug and well packed Send to the BAY STATE NURSERIES WhoU»ol* mui Retail NORTH ABilVGTOtX. MvA£i6. CHARLES H. TOTTY CHRYSANTHEMUMS IVIA.DISON, N.J. E. W. FENGAR CHRYSANTHEMUMS 147-187 Linden Ave. IKVINOTON, N. J. CHRYSANTHEMUM SPECIALISTS ELMER D. SMITH & CO. ADRIAN, HIGH. Nephrolepis Norwood Best Oresfed Fern 4 inch pots, extra heavy, $35.00 per hun- dred; 6 inch, $76.00 per hundred. ROBERT CRAIG COMPANY/«'^Ff^«'*' Per 100 Per 1000 $5.00 $45.00 5.00 45.00 6.00 50.00 6.00 30.00 6.00 60.00 DAISIES 100 1000 Boston TeUow, 2% in $7.00 $60.00 Mrs. Sanders. 2 In 4.00 35.00 White Marguerites, 2% in 6.00 50.00 Giant White, 214 in 6.00 50.00 Wblte Marguerites, 5 in $35.00 per 100 C. U. LIGGIT Office, 325 Bulletin Building PHILADELPHIA, FA. FERNS BOSTONS 2% inch KOOSEVELTS ... WHITMANI TEDDY, JB VERONA Order either direct or through S. S. Skldelsky & Co., !,WM pace*. M fnll ••«• exquisite color plates. M beantKul fall page halftones. Mora than 4,000 text engrsTings. BOO Oollaboraton. ApprvzlHately 4,000 genera, 20,000 speeies and 40,000 plant names THE New Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture has been freshly written in the light of the moat recent research and experience. It is the fullest, the newest, the most authoritative of all works of Its kind and constitutes the most conscientious attempt that has ever been made to compress the whole story of our horticultural thought, learning and achievement Into one set of books. It is both an Encyclopedia and a Manual. A Few of the Many Important New Features Translation and Pronnnciation of Latin Namei '■> ^°': ume I Is Inserted a list of between 2,000 and S.OOO Latin words used as species — names of plants. gMng the Bngllsh eqaiTalent or translation and the pronunciation. Class Articles Special effort has been made to aecare the best cultural advices for the plants reqalring peculiar or particular handling. Here are some of the titles of these articles: Ants; Autumn Oardenlng; Bedding; Dis- eases; Drainage; Floral Designs; Formal Gardening; Hotbeds and Coldframes; Insects; Landscape Gardening; Lawn Plant- ing; Orchards; Rock Gardening; Subtropical Gardening; Tools and Implements; Village Improvements; Window Boxes, etc. Key to Identification of Plants '^•"V"' „'.'*•,!?'*„ i°'°?i"* ' one to find the name of a plant. The name thus found Is quickly referred to under its alphabetical location, where full icformatlon will b« found In regard to It. Synopsis of Plant KinfOom ThU is one of the most Im- ' "^ " portant features of the new edition. It constitutes a general running account of the classes, orders, and groups of plants, with a brief sketch or character- ization of 215 of the leading families comprising those that yield practically all the cultivated plants. These family de- scriptions give the botanical characters; the number of genera and species and tho ranges ; a list of the Important genera ; brief statements in regard to the nsefnl plants; and diagram- matic Illustrations. Illastrations '!''>'''« ore 24 colored plates; 96 full page half- tones; and more than 4,000 engrarings which serve as guides In the text. The Glossary '^'''^ '' ^n analysis of all technical terms that are used In the work and in atmilar works. It comprises botanical and hortienltnral terms with briaf defi- nitions. Further Particulars Sent On Request HORTICULTURE, 147 Summer St. General Index The final volume contains a complete Index to the entire work, enabling <, the^ reader to^ locate volume and page of any sob- »'i''*V''%'^ Ject he has In mind. The complete set of six volumes, bound decorated buckram, will be delivered to you for only SS down and S3 a month for 11 months, until the full amount ^'^ f'^^'^%^*^ of SM has been paid. Cash priee lOS. lt€ .<^ BOSTON, MASS. .^ November 23, 1918 H 0 HT I C U LTDR E I Rose Growing Under Glass With the war oxer ;U last crrowers will now take heart and many get their "second wind" and go at it with renewed energy. Happy are those who never for a moment doubted the outcome of the struggle and went right ahead as Ijest they could under many handicaps. With no restriction as to use of soft coal for fuel, the hardest of all the obstacles ha.-; been removed, and with no further curtaihnent of lalxjr, greenhouses should once more bulible with energy. Operating exjienses will remain high as comijared with costs prior to the war. liut this must l)e met vrith increased efficiency, stoppage of leaks, elimination of all waste, and making each square foot of bench earn its quota. This can oidy be done by doing things right, and only the man who does things right will be here, as the slipshod grower of days gone by is fast disappearing. Early Propagation Some houses that are now closed up will have to be replanted early, and it is not too early to start in to propagate, in order to have a nice lot of plants on hand. Care will have to be taken not to cut out too much flowering wood, as this would curtail the cut of flowers during January; however, by carefully going over the plants enough can be secured to insure a suf- ficient number of plants, without robbing the old stock in any way. If not done a-s yet, get the propagating house cleaned out and ready for the sand, then the sand. and run the house or bench a day or two before any cuttings are put in. In that time you will have time to find out if there is anything wrong, and also time to correct it vdth no danger of ruining any cuttings, which otherwise might have been in the sand. Take as many heel cuttings as you can get on the Teas. They are the best, and will make larger plants in less time than any other cutting. They will also produce plants -that will break quite freely from the bottom as there is ah\ay- many eyes around the heels of such a cutting. Soil Tliere is still time to put up enough soil for spring use before the fall rains set in. ilanure may not be at hand, but that does not matter for the sod can he piled up anyway and a little bonemeal added, and a little horse manure to introduce the necessary bacteria into the soil and then the cow manure can he piled on top of the sod heaps as soon as it arrives. Later the .-^oil can he turned over as time will permit, and in this way it can be worked into fine shape by the time it is needed. In selecting sod, see that it is at least two years old, and composed of good gra.ss, not weedy, if possible. Thou l)low only about three inches deep, picking up the soil with a fork only, leaving all the loose soil on the field. This will make an excellent compost, at the same time giving the field a chance to "come back." There should be some oid sod hea]) left over and this should now be hauled under cover, or else protected from freezing by covering with straw, leaves, horse manure, anything that will keei> frost out. and allow the team to set the soil CONDCCTED BY ^ct-y^^c^/i--<^ Questions by our readers In line with any of the topics pre- sented on this page will be cordially received and promptly answjred by Mr. Ruzlcka. Such communications should invariably be addressed to the office ol HORTICULTURE. when it is needed. Before covering up the heap, see that it is graded so as to shed a large portion of the water, and when applying the covering keep this sjime tiling in mind. Al.«o see that the heap is left stiinding on a well-draineil spot so that there will be no trouble getting to it when the time comes. Pots Right now is the time to go over the pot racks ;uhI see just what will he needed to take care of all the young plants to be grown. It is not too early and will give the pot manufacturers plenty of time to get the ]iots to the grower before they are needed. Feeding Growing Plants Soon cold wciither w ill be heie to stay, and the plants that are growing will stand quite some feeding. We like best of all to use plenty of bone tankage, blootl and bone in the fall of the V'Car. These fertilizers are not stimulants and should a warm spell follow their use no harm will result with a little care in ventilating. Have the plants wet enough before applying feed of any kind. Better water them first, then apply the feed and follow this with enough to water in the fertilizer applied. Keep the plants well hut not too heavily mulched to protect the roots and to keep them all even in moisture and if there is a house here and there having an exceptional!) heavy gi-owth coming on, a Uttle liquid manure once or twice a week will help it a whole lot. It is still early, however, to use much liquid, and we would not advise it onlv in rare cases, saving this form of fertilizer until toward spring. When using this be careful, too, to have the plants wet enough before any of it is applied, as it is much worse for killing or setting the plants biwk severelv than either iKniemeal or other fertilizers. A good way is to water with clean water thoroughly and then apply enough liquid manure to saturate the soil without running only little through the bench. This will make the liquid go a long way and will save many a load of cow manure. Temperatures Xo doubt to save coal, houses have been run cooler, and it will be well to continue this but not any cwler than two degrees, say 58 for Beauties and 60 for Teas. I f the bouses are run, too cool, no harm will come to the plants only the cut will l)e light, and even lighter as the dark diivs come, for luuls need heat to open. Do not make tlie mistake to run the heat away u)) in the day- time or shut the houses down too soon at niLdit, or I'ai te cany air all night. Houses that are dry and well- drained will get along without air much easier than houses built over poorly drained gi-ound or where dra'n- aiie has been stopped by accumulation of old .<()il under benches. If this is the cii.se see that no water stands under the benches, that small trenches are oju'iicd t<. conduct it to the drains, and cut deeper trendic- be- tween the houses to carry away all rain water, and helo drain the ground over which the hou.ses are hnilt. Then see tbat these, trenches are kept open. 506 HORTICULTURE November 23, 1918 horticulturb: VOL XXVIII NOVEMBER 23, 1918 NO. 21 PUBLISHED WbEKLY BY HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 147 Summer Street, Boston, Mass. WH. J. STEWAKT, Editor Bnd ]lan»cer Telephone. Beach 292 ADVERTISING BATES: Per Ineh, SO Inchei to pace fl.2fi Diecoant oa Contracts for conHCcatiTe insertions, as follows: Ob* moath (4 times). 5 per cent.; three months (13 times), 19 per cent.; six months i'i9 times), 20 per cent.; one year - mosphere is too costly now for fertilizer use; many farmers, however, are successfully transferring atmos- pheric nitrogen to the soil by means of leguminous soil- ing crops. Phosphoric acid also costs more. There is unlimited supply of this material in the deposits of phosphate rock in Florida and other southern states, but sulphuric-acid necessary to make it soluble, has greatly advanced, in consequence of the great demand of it for munitions of war. Abattoir tankage and lx)ne were formerly the chief sources of supeqjhosphate, now they form but a small proportion of the supply. The cultivator can do little at present to lessen the cost of his fertilizer, but he may do much to secure a maximum return from what fertilizers he uses and by proper mechanical preparation of the soil may even get along with smaller applications of fertilizer without diminu- tion of crop. Progressive farmers in our western states are now plowing much deeper than formerly and find that where this is done less fertilizer is required and crops are better. Our agricultural colleges would do well to devote more attention to the subject of the mechanical treatment of soil, including such topics as drainage, deeper tillage, fall plowing, ridging, etc., all of which receive close attention in the older countries of the world, in some of which commercial fertilizers are beyond the reach of the farmer. Aside from the liberal use of lime he depends almost wholly on tillage for bis crop. WHEN THEY GET TOGETHER. When you hear of an inspection tour does it mean that every grower tells every other grower all that he knows to his visitors? That is what they (the visitors) seem to expect, and as a rule he makes a good bluff at it. If he is hard pressed, one of the favorite diversions is to start run- ning down the retailers. Get the boys going on that subject and the main point is soon sidetracked. "Ha!" says the grower; "they buy flowers for two cents and get twenty for them." And thousands of other atroci- ties of a similar nature. Another de- vice when a delicate question is asked is to tell an automobile story. That gets them all going in great shape. EJvery grower seems to have a worse auto story than the other and seems anxious to tell It. So the awkward situation is again passed over. Great is the auto story! It even helps out when "World Politics" come up, and there happens to be an anti-war man in the party. When it comes to really construc- tive work, however, there is a good deal that does not appear on the sur- face. Keen eyes are noting, keen ears are listening, and when all the airy persiflage and camouflage is said and done, there remains a wealth of knowledge and suggestion for future progress of great value which the stay-at-homes fall to get inspired with — to their great detriment in mind and pocket. So when we come to size things up, a tour of inspection is a good thing and "can be highly recommended, as are Carter's Liver Pills." It may not appear on the surface but it is there just the same. If you are clever you will catch the point when you go around and look and listen. Go around anyway; if it does you no good, it will do you no harm. "Although It rains throw not Away the watering pot." Gex)rge C. Watsok. BURTON INSPECTION PARTY. A party of fourteen made an auto tour among the leading rose growers of Bucks and Montgomery counties on Nov. 14th as the guests of George and Alfred Burton of Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia. After looking over the Burton places, calls were made on George Campbell at Flourtown, John Welsh Young and Myers & Santman. On reaching Gwynedd the party had to stop and see John Savage, a boy- hood friend of John Burton. Mr. Sav- age grows all kinds of old-fashioned things that are seldom seen now- adays and these proved very interest- ing to even the rose experts. The Florex establishment at North Wales, where the two mammoth greenhouses — the biggest in this part of the coun- try— are the wonder of the day, was next visited. Roses are the main crop here. The next call was on Stephen Mortensen at Southampton, where a pleasant hour was spent among the roses and orchids. From there to the Heacock place at Roeloffs is a forty minute run but is well worth the gasoline. On the way home a call was made on Adolph Faren- wald at Hillside, but it was too dark to allow of a satisfactory inspection. Lunch Was served at noon at the Hat- boro Inn, Hatboro, George Burton be- ing the host; and dinner at the resi- dence of Alfred Burton. Two even- ing hours were spent in satisfying the inner man and pleasant converse. After a hearty vote of thanks to Al- fred Burton and to the rest of the family who had done so much to make the event agreeable, a start was made for home. Among those present In the party were Mr. Lehr of Baltimore, E. M. Harvey, Brandywine Summit, John R. Andre, Doylestown, W. Mc- Kissick, Baltimore, Robert Kift, W. H. Engel, Samuel S. Pennock, John Burton, Arthur A. Niessen and J. W. Colflesh, Jr. HORTICULTURE November 23, 1918 SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS NATIONAL PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN. With the war practically ended, anil a reduction in the demand upon the purses of the public for war char- ities in sight, the, so called, patriotic economies which have for some time been in evidence in a majority of the homes of the nation should gradually disappear, and among them the rather general discontinuance of the use of flowers. If, as all who have followed the work of our Publicity Campaign and have been impressed with the benficial results obtained through it are glad to admit, the movement of flowers has been greatly accelerated through the publicity gained in times when opera- tion to their use was everywhere painfully apparent, what should we expect when the people are free to en- joy the possession and use of flowers and plants without being subject to criticism for a supposed extrava- gance? That our products are necessary and desirable in the home is a claim which we have vigorously supported in our magazine advertising, and it is the purpose of our committees to keep before the public continuously the suggestion that flo^vers and plants brighten and cheer homes which other- wise would be all too dreary and colorless. It will also be noticed that we are emphasizing the adaptility of our products for gift purposes, and as mediums for the express of sentiment under any and all conditions. Our slogan, "Say it with Flowers," has, to use a common expression, caught on, evidence of this coming to us almost daily. Only yesterday we received from our Washington representative a cartoon sketch clipped from the Washington Star, depicting a cartoon hero nonplussed at the exhorbitant prices a fruit dealer demanded for a hospital gift, and his ultimate de- cision to use flowers instead. The newspaper mentioned was only one of a large syndicate of papers using this cartoon. Florists who are not displaying our slogan are making a great mistake. A subscriber in Texas ordering from our Promotion Bureau two additional glass signs says, "We think they are fine and bring more business." Who shall say that our Christmas advertisement appearing in national magazines of enormous circulation will not induce many who cannot make up their minds as to the nature of their anticipated Christmas offer- ing to "say it with flowers?" And there is no doubt that were it possible many recipients of presents more or less useless or unserviceable would willingly exchange them for a hand- some basket of flowers. Hardly an occasion could be suggested when flowers might be declared unsuitable for gift purposes. But it is necessary that the public be made to look upon our products in this light, and there is only one medium for the accomplishment of this — publicity, properly conducted. The magazine advertising the commit- tees have arranged since the begin- ning of the year has proved conclu- sively that the results we are after are sure of attainment; not only is it conceded that the funds available have been well expended, but the com- mittees are quite satisfied that it would be to our advantage to double, or even treble our expenditures in the coming year, so great is the benefit sure to result. It is, however, up to the trade to say whether the necessary fund will be forthcoming. We are still short of about |5,000 to complete our plans for 1918, and are relying upon those who have not yet turned in a contribution to make up this sum. Is it possible that among the 10,000 or more florists who have not subscribed, and who would not miss the small ratio to be expected of them, there is not suffi- cient interest In our movement to In- sure the speedy collection of the small sum required? The committees are waiting for an answer. If any information further than that which has been supplied is need- ed, it is cheerfully available on appli- cation to the secretary. The following additional subscrip- tions are recorded: Total amount previously reported, .$44.768.7.'). Tluough F. T. D. : TX^alsh & Son, Mai- den, Mass., $5; Dards, Inc., New York (second subscription), $50; Aliens Green- houses, Hudson, N. Y. (second subscrip- tion), $5. A contribution from A. Langhans, Wheeling, W. Va., recently reported, should have been credited as made through the F. T. D. Thrdugh Secretary's Office, annually for Four Years — Frank P. Sawyer, Clinton, Mass.. $5; Honaker, the Florist, Lexington, Ky., $25; John A. Keller Co., Lexington, Ky., .$15; Keller^ Florist, Lexington, Ky., $1 ; Rugby Greenhouses, Rugby, N. D., $5: A. C. Pruner, Chicago. 111., $5; Robt. L. Dunn, St. Catherines, Ont., $5; Chas. W. Swanson, Litchfield, Minn., $5. For One Year — Klrchhoff Bros., Chicago, 111., $5.50. Second Subscription — .Alfred Burtou, Chestnut Hill, Pa., $50. Total, $44,9.5!>.2.'5. Department of Plant Registration. Public notice is hereby given that as no objection has been filed against the registration of Box-Barberry by The Elm City Nursery Co., Wood- mont Nurseries, Inc., New Haven and Woodmont, Conn., the same becomes complete. John Young, Secy. 1170 Broadway, N. Y. Nov. 18th, 1918. WESTCHESTER AND FAIRFIELD HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. The monthly meeting was held in Greenwich, Conn., Nov. 8th. Chrysan- themum exhibits were numerous and of fine quality. The awards were as follows: Specimen plant. Thomas Ryan; 3 plants, R. Williamson; 12 blooms, James Stuart; 6 blooms, W. Mort-ow; vase of large blooms arranged for ef- fect, W. Graham; singles, ditto James Stuart; pompons, W. Seeley; outdoor flowers, Harry Jones; basket, Fred Lagerstram. An exhibit of single seedlings from Alex. Geddes was very highly commended and Nos. 2, 17, 33 and 48 received each a certificate ot merit; bloom of Louisa Pockett, James Foster, culttiral certificate; carnation Enchantress Supreme, W. Morrow, cultural certificate; winter flowering begonias, R. Williamson, cultural cei^ tificate; vegetables, Stephen Dietrich, vote of thanks; Ophelia roses, W. Smith, 85 points; Brasso-Cattleya, E. Becket, 80 points. A discussion was brought up to change German names of roses; it was the general opinion that the names remain as they are. The coal burning question was dis- cussed and the fuel commissioners came in for much criticism. EHectlon of officers for the ensuing year will take place December 13. Jack Conwat, Cor. Secy. November 23, 1918 HORTICULTURE r)();i GARDENERS' AND FLORISTS' CLUB OF BOSTON. There was a fairly good attendance at the Boston club meeting on Tues- day evening, Nov. 19th. Resolutions were read on the deaths of John Lally and Alexander Richter. Committee consisting of John L. Smith, W. N. Craig and Peter .\I. Miller was ap- pointed to draw up resolutions on the death of John Biocksidge, a member, who was killed in action in France. It was also voted that resolutions be sent to the family of Carl Borowski, a former member, who died recently at Camp Devens. Nomination of offi- cers for 1919 were made as follows: president, A. K. Rogers; vice-presi- dent, C. P. Sweetser; secretary, W. N. Craig; treasurer, S. J. Goddard; ex- ecutive committee, James Wheeler, H. • H. Bartsch, Geo. W. Hamer, \Vm. H. Judd, James Methven, Walter H. Col- by, Robert E. Montgomery, .lames Donald. Mr. Craig made a plea to appoint some other nominee in his place as secretary, but was over- whelmingly overruled. . The exhibits were quite numerous, and the awards were as follows: Janiten & WoUrath, Waltham, splen- didly grown Begonias Melior and Cin- cinnati, cyclamens and oranges, all beautiful plants; honorable mention. John L. Smith, Swampscott, Cattle- ya Moira, a new hybrid: report of merit. Wm. W. Edgar Company, Waverley, fine group of plants consisting- of be- gonias, cyclamens, euphorbias, stevias and azaleas; vote of thanks. S. J. Goddard, Dorner seedling car- nation No. 119, light pink variety, re- port of merit; honorable mention for pure white seedling of his own and for a vivid scarlet Dorner seedling. W. H. Golby, Jamaica Plain, Wil- liam Turner chrysanthemum blooms. Wm. E. Nicholson, anemone- flowered chrysanthemum seedlings. James Methven, Parsnips Carter's .Maltese, cultural report of merit; In- termediate carrots, honorable men- tion; Celery Sutton's \^^ute Gem, vote of thanks. T. J. Grey Co., Canada Cap corn, vote of thanks. W. H. Golby, Leeks Rouen and Prizetaker, cultural report of merit. These were the finest leeks ever ex- hibited in Boston. He also showed a basket of beans. A -owing of thirty of these beans produced three quarts. Thomas W. Little, Clifton, Cucum- ber Tender and True. 42" in length. Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticullurisis National Publicity Campaign DIRECT AID SERVICE The Direct Aid Publicity Service signs and stickers are offered at actual cost, in order that florists may tie up their individual estab- lishments with the big Publicity Campaign now in progress to increase the demand for flowers and plants generally throughout the country. All orders should be accompanied by cash, money or- ders, cheque or draft, and addressed to the undersigned. The Glass Signs are in every case shipped direct from the factory in Buffalo, N. Y. The other items are forwarded from the Promotion Bureau in New York. JOHN YOUNG, Secretary Administration Offices and Promotion Bureau 1 1 70 BROADWAY NEW YORK vote of thanks; Salsify and Paris Golden celery, cultural report of merit. Charles Cooper, Brookline, Baldwin apples, honorable mention. W. N. Craig showed for exhibition Brussels Sprouts, White Egg turnip, Carter's Sunrise tomatoes, Prize- taker and Danvers onions, English shallots and Delaware potatoes. Award- ed honorable mention. A. K. Rogers, ReadviUe, collection of apples, consisting of Oldenburg, Rhode Island Greening, Baldwin, Northern Spy, Sutton's Prolific and King, vote of thanks. Musselburgh leeks. Shamrock turnips and Mam- moth Red Rock cabbage, honorable mention. Long Island Improved Brus- sels Sprouts, vote of thanks. S. J. Goddard, Baldwin apples, vote of thanks. James Donald, Longfellow corn and Green Mountain potatoes, vote of thanks. FYank Prideaux, Swampscott, very fine strain of Primula obconica, vote of thanks. There was quite a discussion over the exhibits. Mr. Bartsch and Messrs. Janiten & Wollrath considering Be- gonia Melior much superior to Cin- cinnati. James Donald gave a talk on vegetable culture which also brought out a lively discussion. It was voted to serve refreshments at the next meeting, a feature which had been omitted during the period of the war. Announcement was made of the conference to be held by the National Association of Gardeners on FVlday evening, Nov. 22d. Election of officers will take place at the December meeting. AMERICAN SWEET PEA SOCIETY. An Executive Committee meeting of the American Sweet Pea Society was held in New York City on the 6th inst. The statements of the treasurer and secretary showed the Society's finances to be in good shape, a balance of $175.11 to date being on hand with all bills and prizes awarded settled. The secretary's report showed that dues from about one-half of the member- ship were paid for 1918, and it was hoped that with peace in sight, a re- newed interest would be manifested, thus placing the Society in a position to do more efficient work in promot- ing an interest in and love for our favorite flower through exhibitions and otherwise. Messrs. Don and Sperling were appointed a Committee to report on the possibility of holding the 1919 exhibition and convention in New York City. Wm. Gray, Secy. MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTUR- AL SOCIETY. Members of the Massachusetts Hor- ticultural Society held their annual meeting November 16 and elected to the presidency William Crownin- shield Endicott, an enthusiastic horti- culturist. William P. Rich, the sec- retary, referred to the budget of $3500 to be given next year for prizes and awards for fruit and vegetables. Wil- liam N. Craig felt that it is a grave mistake to withhold prizes for plants and flowers, and he suggested to the trustees that they consider such ex- hibits when planning the schedule, otherwise many will cease to have an interest in the exhibits. The names appearin,g with that of Mr. Endicott on the ballot were as follows: Vice-president (for two years), Nathaniel T. Kidder; trustees (for three years), George E. Barnard. Arthur F. Estabrook, John K. M. L. Farquhar and Richard M. Saltonstall; nominating committee, William An- derson, Peter Fisher, Robert T. Jack- son, Edwin S. Webster and Ernest H. Wilson. 510 HORTICULTURE November 23, 1918 "Say it With Flowers"— At the end of 30 Days— "Say it With a Check." MEMBERS OF THE F. T. D. AND OTHERS Whenever you receive an o-''ler for flo A'ers from another florist fill the order. Give your customers and the other fellow's customers Service. Send something even if on'y a letter, or call up the people who the ordur goes to and tell them that you have a mes- sage from their friends to deliver hut at the present you are all out of flowers, but wiU have some later and will send them. DO BUSINESS IN A BUSINESSLIKE WAY THE FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY For Better and More Efficient Floral Service to the Public as well as from Florist to FlorisL So much F. T. D. food has been jammed into those who attended the Cleveland meeting in two days' ses- sion that It will take just as long to digest it all as it takes a normal per- son to overcome an overloaded stomach. In diggihg through some of the pa- pers from this meeting I come across the file with the various suggestions sent in for competition and as 1 have made a study of P. T. D. work for the past eight years I feel, in justice to all those who have participated in this contest, and without casting any reflections on the committee whose duty it was to judge this contest, that a good deal more valuable informa- tion and suggestions for the benefit of the F. T. D. were aniong.st the cor- respondence of those who were not the prize winners. I feel it, therefore, my duty to personally thank all the participants in this contest, and have BnSBlNK S ATKINS NURSESYMEN, FLORISTS. PLANTERS RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY We are eubseribers to the Nnrserymen'a Fund for Market Development, alno "Sfty It With Flowers" Publicity CampslcB. NURSERY STOCK Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, Small Fruits. Clematis, Everereeni and Roses. Writ,, for Tr->de List W. & T. SMITH COMPANY, Gioiva, N. T. We are siihscrlhers to the Nurserymen'i FiiTiil for Market DevelopnieDt HOLLAND NURSERIES BKRT HARDT RBODODKTmmOWS, AZAUEAH, OONmntll, CI.EItATI>, B. P. R08KR, SHBCB8 AlTD BMM- BArKOrS TULST*. P. OUWERKERK, "'r.r,tt.7f*^ only one wish to know who the dif- ferent parties are. Sooner or later one or the other participant will find that part of his suggestion will he adopted in one way or another to carry on our F. T. D. work, while I hardly think the sug- gestions of the prize winner can ever be carried out and be practical for several reasons: 1st. Tie F. T. D. has never and should never be allowed or have to bow down to as low an arrangement as buying in their membership. Re- tailers who cannot see their benefit will never make good members if membership is forced upon them. 2nd. If a traveling man enlists a new member in a town where we are not represented, he perhaps has been the last one of ten or twelve others who has tried to make this certain re- tailer see the benefit of belonging to this organization. This same re- tailer has filled perhaps a number of orders for our members, and every- one of our members has brought some pressure at one time or another to make him join the F. T. D., and yet according to the prize winner's sug- gestion the traveling man that hap- pens to come along just at the time when this retailer is ready to join would have all the credit to himself for which perhaps twenty-five or thirty others have worked hard. The F. T. D. as an organization does not care who gets retailers to join our membership as long as we get them, and get them without buying them in. 3rd. The traveling man is liable to get retailers to join who cannot qual- ify according to rules and regulations. and endless correspondence would re- sult. 4th. The traveling men are our co- workers and will gain indirectly through our building up larger fields of business, and most of them that I know would not consent to accept any pay if perchance they could be the medium of enlightening a retailer in a small town whereby he can find and build up a nice little extra business by joining the F. T. D. Perhaps I could dig up a few more ' good reasons but let that be enough. The good points sent in with the suggestions are valuable to our or- ganization, and I only hope that some, of the trades papers will consent at one time or another to publish some of these suggestions. I shall be glaa and hope to have the permission of those who have sent them in to send them to the editors of our various trades papers. Hoping that some of the contestants will read this article and will let me have the duplicate copies with their name on, I shall ap- preciate this very much and will be glad to know the different parties. Yours for a better retail florist trade. Albert Pochelon. ALBANY FLORISTS' CLUB. This organization met on Dec. 5 at the headquarters of the Albany Flor- ists' Exchange, about 30 members be- ing present. A fine exhibit of chrys- anthemums was staged by A. N. Pier- son, also by Samuel Goldring, F. R. Pierson and others. Nominations for officers to be voted on at the Decem- ber meeting are as follows: For Presi- dent, William Newport and James ; Snyder; vice-president. R. W. Bilson and Wm. M. Quinn; secretary-treas- urer, Robert Davison; trustees, G. E. Nagengast, Jr., H. E. Eberhart, Jos. Traudt, Philip Ulrich and H. L. Men and. What Paid You This Fall? YOtI know that CHKVSANTHEMCMS ineedinp little fuel) was the Premier Pay- ing Crop this Fall — never such a fleraand and return. Get in Line for next Year by Stockinfi up now with the Best Varieties; Stork Plants of best Payins: Kinds, J5.00 per too. .i;no.00 per 1000. List is: Marieold, Fole.v, Yonclota, Helen Lee. Odessa. Patly, Wells white. White Chieftain. Harvard, Oconto, Early Frost, Wells Late Pink, Seidewitz. Chrysolora, Golden Queen. May he assorted at 100 or 1000 rates. Cash. Bie stools. Order Today. L M. BATNEB, OREI^MPOBT, N. Y. November 23, 1918 HORTICULTURE 511 Many of tte Boys are to be Home For CHRISTMAS There will be great rejoicing and if the S. A. F. Publicity Bureau, Horticulture, and other active agencies make the impression they should, the coming Christmas will be the greatest this country has ever seen, florally and otherwise. GET READY and hasten this great trade revival with confidence and courage. Advertise! Advertise!! Advertise!!! Tell the trade readers of Horticulture what you have to sell to them. Let them know you are ready to meet them on the common ground of BETTER BUSINESS FOR ALL Every issue of Horticulture from now^ until the Holidays will be at your service to co-operate in every possible way. We await your copy and instructions. Horticulture Publishing Co. 147 Summer Street, BOSTON, MASS. 512 11 0 HT 1 C U L T U K E November 23, 1918 VINE COVERED W^ALL. Obituary E. E. Ferrari. Emile E. Ferrari, one of the Fer- rari Bros, florists, San Francisco, died oh November 6, aged fifty years. Leonard Rueber. Leonard Rueber, an old-time florist and decorator, of Philadelphia, died at Lansdowne on October 31, aged 70 years. Henry Gaethje, Jr. Henry Gaethje, Jr., died of pneu- monia on November 7, aged thirty- four years. He was a leading florist of Rock Island, III. He leaves a widow and two sons. Du Brutz English. DuBrutz English died of pneumonia on November 4, at Mt. Olive, N. C. He was one of the largest shippers of holly and conducted an extensive vegetable truck farm. W. A. Drawiel .Walter A. Drawiel, son of Charles F. Drawiel, a Brooklyn, N. Y., florist, died at his home on October 31, aged 19 years. He contracted pneumonia in the U. S. service a year previous which developed into tuberculosis. James Young. We regret to announce the death of James Young, aged 69, of the firm of C. Young & Sons, and father of Charles and Walter Young, the latter a marine who was telegraphed for at Paris Island to attend his father's funeral which took place Nov. 16. The pall bearers were J. J. Beneke, H. G.. Bei-ning, C. A. Kuehn, John Houlia- han, Dr. Holwig and Matthew Court- ney. The Florist Club sent a wreath and numerous floral pieces were sent from friends. M. Pierre Guillot. News has reached us of the death of this eminent rosarian at Lyons, France, on September 27. M. Pierre Guillot is a name long familiar to about every rose grower in America. He has given ns a very large number of roses of deserved popularity. Among them may be mentioned La FYance, Mme. Hoste, Gloire Lyonaise, Coun- tess of Oxford, Mme. Leon Pain, Mme. Falcot, Marie Guillot. etc. Those who were fortunate enough to enjoy a per- sonal acquaintance with M. Guillot speak of him as a warm-hearted and companionable man. Howard S. Coe. Howard Sheldon Coe, Assistant Ag- ronomist in the office of Forage-Crop Investigations, Bureau of Plant Indus- try, died October 25 at Beaumont, Tex., from pneumonia following in- fluenza. He was absent from Wash- For a park, cemetery or private estate of some extent we can con- ceive of no more appropriate or at- tractive boundary arrangement tlian is depicted in the accomi]anying pic- ture of the vine-covered wall which marks the line of the Arnold Arbore- tum along the Arborway. At the present time celastruses and other bright fruit-bearing vines garland it with rare beauty. Utility, stability, fitness and grace are well served in this pleasing feature of this instruc- tive institution. ington on a field trip at the time of the attack. Mr. Coe was born at Orr- ville, Ohio. September 24, 1888. His education was completed at the Iowa State College of Agriculture, from which institution he received in 1915 the degree of Master of Science in Agriculture. While a student there he was Assistant Instructor in Botany for a portion of his time during three years. In September, 1913, he was appointed consulting botanist and plant pathologist at the South Dakota Experiment Station, which position he held until he entered the service of the United States Department of Agri- culture, in July, 1914, as Scientific As- sistant in Forage Crops. His recent studies have been mainly in connec- tion with sweet clover, velvet beans, and the problem of permanent pas- tures in the South. He was held in high regard by his co-workers be- cause of his scientific attainments and high moral character. Mr. Coe re- sided at Cherrydale, Va. His widow. an infant son, and his mother survive. Benjamin Connell. Benj. Connell, an old-established and well-known florist, died on No- vember 9 at his home in Merchant- ville, N. J. Benjamin Connell was a well known figure in the florist and nursery busi- ness of the eastern United States. An acquaintance of over 50 years among his associates left with them an impression of one who gave close attention to business, who possessed a rare knowledge regarding both sup- ply and demand, coupled with an ability to use that knowledge for the building of a very considerable busi- ness, chiefly as a dealer. His strict integrity and faithful attention to his duty as he saw it in family, civic and business life is a creditable record sealed by his death on November 9th, 1918. He was born in Ireland, December 7th, 1845, and emigrated to this coun- try when a mere boy of thirteen and went .to live with his parents and other brother and sister at Jenners- ville. Pa., they having preceded him by a year. When quite young he took a position with the Dingee & Conard Co. and learned the florist business, with' which concern he was identified for thirty years. He then established himself in business which he conduct- ed in West Grove, Pa., up to ten years ago when he moved to Merchantville. N J., where he again married. He Is survived by Elizabeth F., his wife, and by five sons and one daughter by the first union, and a young daughter by second marriage. He was well thought of and respected in the com- munity in which he lived as well as his former Chester County home. He was only sick eight days, the cause of death being influenza-pneumonia. November 23, 1918 HORTICULTURE 513 SEED TRADE AMBRIGAN SEED TRADE ASSOGUTION Offloern — President, F. W. Bolcluia, Wasbingion, D. C. ; First Tice-Frcaldent, Wm. G. Scarlett, Baltimore, Md.; Second Vire-Preaident, David Borpee, PhlUdel- pbia. Pa. ; Secretar j-Treaanrer, C. E. Kendel, Clneland, O. American Seed Trade Association. The Executive Committee of the American Seed Trade Association met at the Hotel Bristol, New York City. Nov. 15th and selected Chicago for the next Convention city, date to be announced later. There were present besides the President and Secretary, Messrs. Earl, White, B. L. Page and L. H. Vaughan of the committee and Mr. S. F. Wil- lard, Mr. Guelph and Lee and David Don on invitations. A tentative program was arranged and association finance's discussed which will lead to an amendment to the by-laws being offered at the con- vention. C. E. Kendel, Sec'y Notes. The strawberry acreage In Florida is greatly reduced but plants are re- ported in good condition. A previous communication in these columns contained the erroneous statement that Adolph Kruhm, now secretary of Beckert's Seed Store in Pittsburgh was previously with Je- rome B. Rice Seed Co. Mr. Kruhm was formerly with W. Atlee Burpee & Co., then the Livingston Seed Co., and more recently manager of the horticultural departments of Country Life and The Garden Magazine. The former note came through sources presumed to be reliable but we are glad to be corrected. PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED. Annual Report of the Wisconsin State Horticultural Society, Volume XLVIII, is the Annual Report for the Year Ending June 1, 1918. By P. Cranefleld, Secretary. This is abound volume of 228 pages. Among other valuable contents are some very use- ful lists of fruit and ornamental trees and garden shrubs suitable for plant- ing in Wisconsin and a "black list" of species that cannot be recom- mended. Anyone interested in studying the phenomena of plant growth will find some very absorbing experiments de- scribed in the October bulletin of the Missouri Botanical Garden as to the SWEET PEAS Winter flowering Spencer Australian Var- ieties direct from the Originator. FLOWER SEED FOR SUMMER SOWINtt Asparagus Sprengeri, Bellis Perennis, Cal- ceolaria, Calendula, Cineraria, Cyclamen, Gypsophila Gr. Alba, Mignonette, Pansy, Snapdragon. All selected stock. FOTTLER, FISKE, RAWSON CO. Tho Seed Stor* It and 18 Faneall Hall Bq., Boatoa ''Seeds with a Lineage" All Varieties Thoroughly tested at our trial grounds, Rasrnes Park, London, Elngland. Send for Catalogue CARlCiRS TESTED SEEDS, IdCo, cmmau BidiTBoMo.. h**^ effect of electricity on plants. The article is illustrated and covers a period of three years' trials. Director Geo. T. Moore has been appointed di- rector of the Productions Division of the United States Fuel Administra- tion for St. Louis. CATALOGUE RECEIVED. Harrison's Nurseries, Berlin, Md. — Special Price List of Fruit and Orna- mental Trees, Shrubs, Roses and Peoniles. Pocket size. Philadelphia.— An interesting event took place at the home of the bride's parents at Ridley Park, Pa., on the 20th inst., when Josephine H. Michell, youngest daughter of Frederick J. Michell. of the Henry F. Jlichell Co., was married to Walter G. Arader, son of Graham Arader of the Philadelphia Lawn Slower Co, FREESIA PURITY New Crop Now on Hand. NEW CROP PERENNIAL FLOWER SEEDS JOSEPH BRECK & SONS' CORP. 47-64 North Market St., Boston, Masa. When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE 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 Der «.. NEW YORK .utd ORANGE. CONN. J. BOLGIANO & SON Careful Seed Grower* and Seed DUtribu- tor» for One Hundred Year* WRITE FOR OUR 1918 SPECIAL CATALOGUE T* Market Gardener* and rierieta Pratt and Ught Sta., BALTIMORE. MD. mimmmmm&mmmmm AND BULBS i IBobbingtotrs i 128 Chamber* St., N. Y. City tmmmMfmmmmmmmm FBB^SIA PURITY MAMMOTH, % Inch and up. SWEET PEAS, Winter Flowering Spencer, best varieties. ULIUM GIGANTECM, from cold storage, in cases of 350. CYCLAMEN SEED, finest American grown, new varieties. CINERARIA BEGONIA "NICE" STOCKS, ETC. Send us a card stating kind and quantities wanted and will give you special prices. J.M.TH0RBURN&CO. 63 Barclsr Street Throneh to 64 Park Place NEW YORK CITY BAMBOO CANE STAKES Per bale Per bale NATURAL,, 6-9 ft., 600 $7.00 9-13 ft., 400 8.60 Prices ex warehouse New York Terms — Net cash 30 days. McHUTCHISON & CO. 95 Chambers St., New York STUMPP & WALTER CO. Seeds and Bulbs 30-32 Barclay Street NEW YORK CITY 514 HORTICULTURE November 23, 1918 IN THE National Capitol kt yonr service to dellTer Flower« or DeHiernH on Order by Tel#- craph or otherwise. Prompt Reliable Service. GEORGE H. COOKE Connf^cticiit Ave. SDd L. St. WASHINGTON, D .C. "The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery 124 TREMONT ST. IM FOB KANSAS CITY Trantfer Yoar Ordtrt to SAMUEL MURRAY 1017 Grand Avenue Member FloriHt*' Telegraph Delivery DWID CLARKE'S SONS Daliver orders trom any part of the country to New York City IVrite or Telegraph 2139-2141 Broadway, - New York Trirphiine lo52-l5.'>3 Colnmhns KOHMILLER, Florist 426 Madison Ave. and 49th St., New York. AUo Vanderbilt Hotel Telephone, Murray Hill 7gS Out-of-town Orders Solicited. Location Centr.Tl. Personal Attention. Member F. T. D. Asso. ADAM SEKENGER FLORIST ""^^IVS^T. BANGOR, ME. We Cotter all Poinh in Maine Providence, Rhode Island Johnston Brothers LEADING FLORISTS 38 Dorrance Street Member FlorlsU' Telecraph DellTcry Of Interest to Retail Florists 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.— H. G. Eyres, 108 State St. Albany, N. Y. — The Rosery, 23 Steuben St. Albany, N. Y. — Danker. RanBor, Me. — Adam Sekcngcr, 32 New- bury St. Boston— Thos. F. Galvin, 1 Park St. Boston— Penn the Florist, 124 Tremont St. Buffalo, N. Y.— S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St. Buffalo. N. Y.— Palmer's. 304 Main St. Cambridge, Mass. — John McKenzie. Chicnso— William J. Smyth, Michigan Ave. and 31st St. Cleveland, O.— J. M. Gasser Co., Euclid Ave. Cleveland. O. — Adam Graham & Sons, 5523 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, O.— Knoble Bros., 1838 W. 25th St. Cleveland, O.— The Smith & Fetters Co., 735 Euclid Ave. Denver. Col.— Park Floral Co., 1643 Broadway. Detroit, Mich.— J. Breltmeyer'a Sons, corner Brodway and Gratiot Ave. St Elizabeth, N. J.— Leahy's, 1169 E. Jersey East Orange, N. J.— Smith, The Florist. Fall River, Mass. — Warburton, 4!)5 New Boston Rd. and 36 N. Main St. Kansas City, Mo. — Samuel Murray, 1017 Grand Ave. New Haven, Conn. — J. N. Champion Sc Co., 1026 Ch:ipel St. New York— David Clarke's Sons, 2139- 2141 Broadway. New York— Alex. McConnell, 611 6th Ave, New York— Y'oung 4 Nugent, 42 W. 28th. New York— A. T. Bunyard, 413 Madison Ave., at 48th St. New York— Dards, N. E. corner 44th St. and Madison Ave. New York— G. E. M. Stumpp, 761 Fifth Ave. New York— Thos. F. Galvin, Fifth Ave., at 4Rth St. New York — KottmlUer, 426 Madison Ave. and 4'JtL St., also Vanderbilt Hotel. New Y'ork- Mai Sfhiing, 785 Fifth Ave. Omalia, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda, 1413 Faruum St. Providence, R. Dorrance St. I. — Johnston Bros., 38 Rochester, N. Y.— J. B. Keller Sons, 25 Cliucon Ave. N. St. Louis, Mo.- Olive St. -Fred C. Weber, 4326-28 St. Paul, Minn. — Holm & Olson, Inc. Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. — F. K. Pler- on Co. The GREAT WORLD WAR WON but We must still b:ick up THE GOVERNMENT to our uttermost BUY AND SELL WAR 8AVINO STAMPS Established 1874 341 Madison Avenae NEW YORK JOHN BREITMEYER'S =SONS^= Cor. Broadway and Gratiot Ave*. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs . . . Migli Grade Cut Blooms We cover all Miclil^aD polntn and ffoad •eetlonH of Ohio, Indinna and ranada. Members FlorUtH* Telegraph Delivery ANHOciatlun. ouD£ BROS CO I214F ST(«w Was BOrCTOK-DC GUDE BROS. CO. WASHINGTON, D. C. Member Florlsta T«le|Irapb Delivery Orders for NEW YORK. Write or Phone to MAX SCHLING 785 Fiffli Ave. Beat Florists in the States as Keferences. BDROPEAN ORDERS EXECDTED Members of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery THE ROSERY 23 STEUBEN ST. AL.EIilklMY, N. V. FLOWER DEUVERIES FOR ALBANY AND viciNmr Members Florists' Telegraph Delivfirr a. E. M. STUMPP 761 Fittb Ave. NEW YORK CITY 'ember Florists' Telegraph Delivery Assa. YOUNG & NUGENT 42 West 28 Street New York Memh^r F'loriM**' T^Vprfiph T^^Hverv NO ORDERS ACCEPTED FOR LESS THAN So.OO DANKER Albany, New York The best of F. T. D. Service always November 23, 1918 H ORTI CULTURE 515 CHICAGO S«nd Your Orders to WILLIAM J. SMYTH Member Florista' Telegraph Delivery Association Michigan Ave. at 31st Street Prompt Auto Deliverv Service THOS. F. GALVIN in«o. new VnOlf 561 Fifth Ave. Hbff I UnlV Vanderbllt Hotel BnCTflll 1 '*"'>< street DUO I Ull 799 Boylston Street lilinriis ti StUMrs ud all Eisten Poiits Orders Filled Day or Nieht for O I- E V E L-iEklM ID and State of Ohio Complete Stock. Reg^ular diHcount to Trade. KNOBLE BROS. 1«!)8 W. 25tli St., CIrvdand. O. Member Florists' TeleErapli Ueliverr THE SMITH & FETTERS CO 735 Euclid Avenue CLEVELAND, OHIO Flowers of Every Kind in Season CLEVELAND A GRAHAM & SON 5523 Euclid Ave. Will take good care of your orders Memberl oj F. T. D, Association. Retail Deliveries to central Hudson River points, on Teleg^raphic Order. WOOD BROS. FISHKILL, N. T. S.A.ANDERSON 440 Main St.. Buffalo, N. Y. ANnERSON service means frrsb. stnrdy Btocb and prompt deliveries In BCFFALO, lOCKPOKT, NIAGARA FALLS and WESTERN NEW YORK. member Florists' Telegraph DellTery HIGH GRADE PLANTS For Retail Stores a Specialty ASK FOR LIST THOMAS ROLAND. Nahant. Man. WORCESTER, MASS. Randall's Flower Shop ■ABBT I. BANDALI., Proprtator. Member Florista' Telecrmph DeUveiT Toronto, Can.— J. H. Dunlop, 8-10 West Ailclnlde St. Washington, D. C— Gude BroB., 1214 F Washington, D. C— George H. Cooke, CoiMterticut Ave. and I. St. WdrcestiT, Mass.— Randall's Flower Shop. 22 Pearl St. NEWS NOTES. Bridgeport, Conn.— James Horan & Son are now located in their new flower store at the old stand. Camden, N. J. — I. Jacobs has pur- chased the Goosetree Greenhouses at Magnolia, N. J., and will run them in connection with his store on Broad- way, Camden. Groton, Mass. — H. Huebner is minus the middle finger of his right hand, it having been found necessary to amputate it on account of blood pois- oning which had set in as the result of a wound from a rose thorn. Buffalo, N. v.— In the Buffalo Even- ing News for Monday, November 4, appeared an appreciative article in support of S. A. Anderson's candidacy for County Treasurer. A portrait ap- peared therewith and to all the good things said of this prominent repre- sentative of the florist trade Horti- culture enthusiastically subscribes. HESS & SWOBODA FLORISTS Telephones 1601 and £, 1633 1415 Farnum St. OIVIAIHXk, IMEB. THE F. T. D. FLORIST for Elizabeth, N. J. LEAHY'S Best of Service 1169 E. Jersey St. H. F. A. LANGE WORCESTER, MASS. DellTeries to all points In New Enriand. 126,000 Sgoare Feet of Glass. Member Florists' Teleerapb Delivery Association. EAST ORANGE, N. J. SMITH, 7-/ie Floritt We deliver by automobile In East, West and South Ornnge. also Glen RIiIkb. Mont- clair, Bloomfleld, Newark and New York. ST. LOUIS, MO. FRED C. WEBER 4326-28 Olive St. Il4miir FlerisU TcUgrafk Dtliviry Atioorthwestern paints sWea prompt at. tentloD. ^^ HOLM & OLSON, lncorpor.t«, ST. PAUL, MiNN. ^■" Park Floral Co. B. E. GILLIS. Presrdent. E. P. NEIMAN, Secretary. Member FlorlsU' Telecraph DellTery DENVER, COLORADO Quality and Reliability WARBURTON FALL RIVER, MASS. DellTMie* mi Flower* mmA \m FAIX BIVEB aad eoatlr 516 HORTICULTURE November 23, 1918 Your Order For BEAUTIES will be filled complete if you depend on us to supply you. The quality is the best and the price is right. THE LEO NIESSEN GO. 1201 Race Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. TRY Horticulture's Advertisers FIRvST Before Looking Elsewhere Tell Them You Did So And They'll Reciprocate EDWARD REID WHOLESALE FLORIST IC19 - 21 RuileaJ St., PUladelpUa, Pa. GHMCE BEAUTIES, ORCHIDS, VALLEY, ROSES aid all Saasonabla Varietits if Cut Flawirs CHARLES E.MEEHAN Wholesale Cut Flowers Plants, Greens, etc. S So. Mole St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. GEORGE B. HART WHOLESALE FLORIST 24 Stone St., Rochester, N. Y. E.G.HILLCO. Wholesale Florists MIOHHWIOND. IND. ntmtl mtrnUn Herit««ltmre when wrltlnc MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, Inc. WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS Conalgmmeiits S*Uolted Hardy Fancy Fern Oar Specialty 264 RANDOLPH ST., DETROIT, MICH. The Haute for Quality and Service ZECH & MANN |^~We are Wholesale Florists Doing a Strictly Wholesale Business 30 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO ■il/ CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURCRS PHILADELPHIA, PA. ^ - / ^ IF You Want Anj^thing from Boston Get From Henry M. Robinson & Co. For Safety Place Your Orders With Ub HEIMF9Y IVI. ROBIIMSON & 2 Winthrop Square and 32 Otis Straat, BOSTON, MASS It WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS TRADE PRICES -Per 100 TO DEALERS ONLY Rotes Am Beauty, Special . ■ " " Fancy and Extra. " " No. I and cutis Russell Hadiev Mock, Key Aj-enberg, Hoosier Beauty Ward, Hitlingdon Kiliarney, Key, Taft Ophelia, Sunburst CamatiGiu CattleTas • • ■ Lilies, Longiflonim Lilies, Speciosum Uly of the VmUer Snapdragon Violets Dahlias Calendula Chrysanthemanu Gardanias Adianttun Smilax Asparagiu Phunosus. & Spren. (loo Bchs.) . BOSTON Nov. at ST. LOUIS Nov. 1 8 PHOA. Nov. 1 8 a. CO to 1 .50 to 35.00 to 4.00 to to . .40 to 40.00 15.00 10.00 t2.CO 12.00 la.oo 10.00 6.0c 8.00 3.00 4.00 50.00 13, CO i5>oo B.oo .50 to to to to to to 3.00 95.00 '••5 25. 00 50.00 30.00 30.00 10.00 5.00 5 00 3.0a 5.0Q 3.00 4.00 4.00 4.C0 50.C0 4.00 3.00 1. 00 8. CO 40,00 30.C0 30. 00 35.00 25.00 25«oo 10. CO 4.00 6.00 10.00 6.00 So. 00 15.00 B.oo 6.00 •75 10 00 3.00 25,00 to to 1. 00 20.00 35 00 to ICO.OO 30.00 to ao.oa to 10.00 to 6.00 to 6.09 to 8.00 to 6.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to 3.00 to 40.«o to 13. 00 to to to 4.00 to .50 to 3.00 to 10.00 to 40.00 35.00 15*00 35.00 15.00 1500 I5-00 8.00 8.00 t3.00 5.00 50.00 15.00 6.00 1. 00 4.00 4C.00 1. 00 to . 35.00 to 5c. 00 to J. A. BUDLONG 184 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers CHRYSANTHEMUMS, ROSES, CARNATIONS AND ALL OTHER SEASONABLE STOCK Shipping orders have moat careful attention always William F. Kasting Co. ^A^holosalo Rlorls-ts 5e8-570 WASHINGTON STREET • BUFFALO, N. Y. -^^vsumr. November 23, 1918 HORTICULTURE 517 DEEDS-NOT— WORDS WE ARE ALIVE IN REALTY— NOT FANCY Business either progresses or stands still, or gradually slips back in the "also ran" class. Our Business Progress distinctly proves that we are of a Progressive Type, which is exemplified by our Beautiful New Store and modern improvements we have installed. The B. A. Snyder Co. was founded on Quality, Service and Right Prices; nothing spectacular ever entered in our methods. Our original idea of Quality, Service and Price to our many customers has earned for us the cognomen as the House of Quality, with a square deal to all. So, that today with the most modem store in New England, we cannot refrain from rejoicing over the fact that it is our pleasure to offer our numerous customers throughout the country our Service and Facilities unsurpassed by none for you to command. TRY US ONCE YOU WILL AGAIN B. A. SNYDER CO., Wholesale Florists 21-23-25 Otis Street, BOSTON, MASS. Telephone*. Fort Hill 1083-1084—1085 Flower Market Reports Business has dragged a BOSTON little during the past few days and this, to- gether with the crest of the chrysan- themum wave and the heavy increase in the carnation cut, has had some depressing eiTect upon market values but not to the extent of any stampede, and there will now be no further re- cessions aa Thanksgiving is expected to create a good active demand. All thoughts now are centered on the supply and the probable demand for the great celebration and considerably higher values on first-class stock are now in prospect, especially if season- able cold weather should follow on the present high temperatures. All the usual material available at this date may be found in the markets but quality has suffered froan the extend- ed "miugginess" and stuff is soft and lacking in substance. Growers will show a wise sagacity and avoid later recrimination and loss by avoiding the mistake of withholding from the im- mediate market for Thanksgiving Day requirements any stock that is now matured. In the long run this is al- ways the better policy, tending to a healthier market in ever>' way. The chrysanthemum is CHICAGO still the queen of the hour, but her reign shows signs of nearing the end. Not that there will not be blooms left for some time to come, but prices are fluctuating more and there is by no means a unity of opinion as to the amount of stock to be counted on for Thanksgiving. Buyers should place orders early if they wooild not run the chances of disappointment. Carna- tions are still scarce and from appear- WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS - ™^"«'^"-/o''D'liLERs only Rosea Am. Beauty, Special " ** Fancy and Extra " " No. I and culls Russell Hadley Euler, Mock Arenbcrg, Hoosier Beauty Ward, Hillingdon Killaniey, Key, Taft Ophelia. Sunburst C«mationft Cattleyu Lilies, Lonffiflonun Lilies, Speciosum LUy of the VaUey Snapdragon Violets DaUias Calondula Chrysanthemuins Gardenias Adiantnna Smilaz AsparainsPla.&Spren. (looBhs.) CINCINNATI Ncv. 18 CHICAGO Nov. 18 BUFFALO Nov. 18 PITTSBURG Nov. 18 35.00 15.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.eo 5.00 4.00 3.00 3.00 a.o* (0.00 1 5. so ts 35-00 ts 30.00 ts 10,00 ts I|.OC to 13. 00 ts 13. 00 t* > 8.00 ts 6.00 ts 6.00 ts 4.00 to 3.00 to fs.oo to 30.CO to to 6.00 35-00 30.00 15.00 6.00 15.00 15.00 6.03 500 5.00 5-»o f .00 50.00 15.00 50.00 35-00 to.oo 30.00 30.00 ■«.so 35.00 15.00 15 00 I 5. CO 6.00 75.0G iS.oo .40 4 00 .30 S.oo 15.03 to 50.00 15.00 35.00 1,00 30,00 35-0O 4.09 4.00 to to 8.00 6o« •4» to to ■ 75 2.00 to 4.00 15.00 to to 35.00 1. 00 kS.oo 35.00 1.50 25.00 50.00 30.00 15.00 -5.0 6.00 6.00 6. CO 6.00 3-00 4.00 4.00 I. so 60.00 15.00 4.00 8.00 .60 3.00 1.00 8.00 30.00 to I. 00 to 1 5 .00 to 35.00 to to 50.00 30.00 10. CO 20.0c lU.OO 10. CO 15.00 6.00 10.00 IS.OO 5.0c 75.00 30.00 i«.oo 10.00 5.00 1. 00 6.CO •■50 33 .to 30.00 3. 00 30.00 50.00 30.00 3C.OO 10.00 8.00 40.00 3^.00 13.00 13.00 3.00 to IS.OO 400 6.00 6.CO 3.00 3.C0 ■50 3.00 • 5.C0 1. 00 20.0c 40.00 10.00 13.00 IS.OO 5.00 75.00 30.00 10.00 6.00 75 4.0a 50.00 ances they are likely to remain so. The fact that most growers reduced their stock and planted chrysantlie- mums instead, on account of the fuel difficulties of last year, makes it more than probable that carnations will not be in excess of demand for many months, if at all this year, and with the passing of pompons the need for them will be even greater. The rose market is in excellent condition. Sup- ply of all varieties is good and every- thing sells at fair prices. The weath- er is still too warm for violets. Cal- endulas are as good as ever and sell readily, their bright color and excel- lent keeping qualities making them popular through all seasons of the year. Lilies are scarce. Lily of the valley is in small supply but the de- mand is light. Business is very CINCINNATI good and the ad- vance demand for Thanksgiving is very heavy. The wholesalers, however, are going very easy on accepting orders for that day because of a possible shortness in the supply. Everything coming in at this time Is cleaning up readily and there is no opportunity to accumulate a supply. Most all stock has been cut rather close, too. Shipping business is excellent and has held up well through the fall business. The rose supply is fairly good and meets with a ready sale. Carnations clean up well. Lilies are scarce. Callas are fairly plentiful. Chrysanthemums are in a good supply but this supply is shortening and uncertain for Thanks- giving. The novelty, Sunshine, is taking well. Other offerings are sweet peas and single violets. Mild weather has CLEVELAND had the effect of increasing the daily cuts, causing a bountifully supplied market. Trade, however, absorbs practically everything coming in. Receipts of roses are normal and (.Continued on page 519) 518 HORTICULTURE Noyember 23, 1918 H. E. FROMENT Wholesale CommiHion Florist Choice Cut Flowers N«w AddrMi, Its Weit 28th St., NBW TOBK Tslephoncc: 2200, 2201, Madison Sqnai*. —WW. P, FORD — Wholesale Florist 107 W. 28tli Street, NEW YORK Telephone 533{>, Farragnt. Call and inspect the Best Bstablisment In the Wholesale Flower District. JOHN YOUNG & CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 53 WEST 28tk STREET NEW YORK CITT C9ftsi^mtmU Solicited FhoM FMTsvat 4SM WALTER F. SHERIDAN Wholesale Conunlgsion Dealer In CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 13S West 2«th Street, New York Telephon»=-SMt-tBSS Madison Square RIEDEL ft MEYER, Inc. Wholesale Commission READY FOR BUSINESS 49 WEST 28tli ST. NEW YORK. GEO. C. SIEBRECHT WHOLESALE FLORIST CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED NEW YORK fHOHl'JM rARRAflCT THE KERVAN CO Fresh Cat OeooratlT* ■rerrtveaa. Highest SUndard of Quality. Larfeat Stock In America. Write for Illustrated Catalog of Greens and Florists' Sappllaa 119 W. ZSth St., - - NEW YORK WILLIAM H. KUEBLER Brooklyn's Foramost and Best WHOLESALE COMMISSION HOUSE A Pint CUm Market fw aii CUT FLOWERS J Willontliby St. BrooUyi.N.T. M. C. FORD 121 WMt 28th St., NEW YORK riiE w. m\ wmm A FuU Line of ALL CCT FLOWKBS. Telephone 3870 Farrarnt. 3^. J. SAdlTTH: WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORIST 'iSI^T^gfSilS? % full llnr ai Cb»lc« Cat Ftawar Mtaefc Car all riwrasas. TitiPBOHillilJifAMAerr 131 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Business Here Is Always Good I NEED MORE FLOWERS. Send your stock here and get Top Market Prices M ERIN/I AN >A/E:ISS, "° ^V^^»«VL''"" AGENT FOB CARILLO'S CATTLETAS HENRY M. ROBINSON CO. OF NEW YORK \A/IHOI '*s« a««»« Telayhoa la— SSIO Madlaon Sqnarr HAI' RirB Coaslsameats Sallcl*a4 L. QLASB. Treaaarar NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only ROSES AND CARNATIONS American Beauty, Special " " Fancy and Evtra. ** ** No. I and cuUi. . Rdm*U. Hadler Euler, Mock. Key Arenbers. Hoosier Beauty Ward. Hillinffdon Killamey, Taft><> Ophelia, Sunbufel Camatioiu Lnt Part il VmI FMPirtKlNl mMi Rn. 18 kilW M In- It 1111 1111 35.00 10 60.00 35.00 10 60.00 10.00 to 25.00 10.00 tc 3 J. 00 a. 00 to to. CO 3 00 IS ia.oe 3 00 to 15.00 3.10 IC 13.0S )00 to 1500 3 00 IS ISA 3. 00 to x^.oo 9 CO 10 i5»o 9.00 to l.oo 9.(.0 te 1.00 a 00 to 5.00 3. 00 to 5.00 a CO to 6 00 3 00 W 6.00 3 00 to 10.00 9 ao la to.oc 1.50 to 3.00 ».5« 10 300 WE WANT MORE SHIPPERS We hare a numerons cllentase of New Terk City bnyera and tha 4«aua4 a«- •eads ow sappl^. This Is aapealaUy traa af Baars. We hSTe erary tacUlty •>< abnndant means and beat retorns are assured for stock conslfned to ns. Addrvss Yoar ahl^Baata la UNITED CUT FLOWER 111 >V. 28th St.. NEW^ YORK CO. Inc D. J. Pappu, Pres. To the Florist Trade of America The Unprecedented Demand for Supplies of every kind, even with Our EfBcient Organization and Elxtensive Warerooms, Taxes Us to the Limit to Fill our Dally Orders. If we cannot always supply all your wants on the moment don't get impatient. New goods are constantly arriving. Send yov/r orders early and toe thall give every possible attention. 1129 Arch Street H. Bayersdorfer & Co. PHILA.. PA. RCED (BL KCLLER 122 West 26th St., New Yorli Florists' Supplies We mannfacture all oar iital Disitis, Baskets, Win Wirk t Noveltiis aud are dealers la Deooratlve Glassware, Growers and Florists' Beanlsltes WILLIAM MACKIE WHOLESALE FLORIST 105 West 28lh Street, NEW TOBK ConalKninente Solicited TELEPHONE: FARRAGDT 7M 4 November 23, 1918 HORTICULTURE 519 Flower Market Reports (.Continued from page 517) carnations are improving both in quality and quantity. Chrysanthe- mums still lead with such fine varie- ties as Chadwrick, Golden Wedding, Dean and Chieftain prominent. The best of the late pompons are now available but receipts of well-grown stock are very inadequate. Thanks- giving stock is expected to be much below normal and better prices than formerly will undoubtedly prevail. Business for November is proceeding at a very satisfactory pace. A grea.ter volume of trading is being done upon a cash basis, and accounts are being settled promptly. A change in the character of business is evidenced also, due to the wholesome Influence of the ending of the war. Conditions are very NEW YORK much the sam* as last week. Chrysan- themums have the preference with buyers and are moving fairly well. Roses are plentiful, quality good, prices weak with the exception of A-1 Beauties; those of inferior quality are slow to sell. Carnations are suffering in price and inclined to accumulate. The market in general Is well sup- plied with a considerable variety of stock. Violets show effect of the re- cent warm weather. longiflorum lilies are not In large supply but the demand is very moderate. Short roses are PHILADELPHIA about the only draggy item. Kll- lameys and similar stock in the shorts have been hard to sell at any pric& The better sorts such as Russell went much better and the trade seemed to be after them and willing to pay fair figures. The chrysantheimum market has held up very well, with no over- stock and fair prices all along the line. In carnations a pretty good showing was made especially early in the week but later the weather was against them and there was com- Boston Floral Supply Co. 347-3S7 Cambrldse St., Ba«toB Headquarter! for CTCAS, BASKETS, WIRE DKBIONS and WAX FI.OWKB8 Send for price Hit If you hare not re- ceived one. ROBERT DYSART CERTIPIED PUBLIC ACCOUI^TTANT Simple method* of eorrert areaantlnc especiallj adapted for florists' d««. BOOKS BALAK'CBD AND ADJUSTED 40 STATE STREET . . BOSTON Telephone Mala M ji. K. ai-i.e:im "4 t84DBR IN TUB Wa3LSSiL8 G>W\IIS5I01 TtADB tOt OVB« TBIUTT IBARS " Have a demand for more than I can supplu. Rote Qrowert Call or Write. 118 West 28th St. IME\A/ YORK TEI.EPHONB8 Farracnt 167 and MM NEW YORK QDOTATiONS PER 100. To Dealers Only MISCELLANEOUS CattJeTU Lilies. LoDffifloruin-* Lilies, Speciosum UIt of the V«U«y Snspdrasoci VioleU Dahlias Calendula Chrrsanthemums Gardantas Adiantom Smilax Aaparaffua Plomoaus, Sc Spren (loo bunches). Ust Part If Viik liliiC Nov. 18 1911 S5.00 10 50.00 t.oo (0 10.00 •.CO to 5.00 3.00 10 1.00 »5.oo to 3J.OO .30 10 to .60 x.oo to 1 50 6.00 to 3500 30. CO to 3500 •as to .50 10.00 to 13.00 10.00 to 15.00 nist Part If WmI klfiiiiii No*. 1C 111! 95.00 8.0c a. 00 3.00 .30 to to SO.oc 10.00 S.oo 8.0a iS-oo .6a I. CO 6.00 20.00 •»5 10.00 to .00 to 1.5* to 35.0a to 35.00 • 50 is.oc 15.00 to to plaint about them being soft and shipping poorly. With the abatement ROCHESTER of the epidemic there has been a corresponding decline in orders for funeral work. Chrysanthemums are the mainstay at this time and include all varieties. Stock is exceptionally good this season. There is a large variety of pompons which sell very good. The decline in business has lowered prices on all flowers. Violets are good but do not sell as rapidly as they might. Snapdragons are fairly plentiful. Calendulas are seen but do not move very well. Roses of all kinds are very abundant. Lilies are not at all plentiful. There are greens of all kinds and they sell well. This market Is clean- ST. LOUIS ing up nicely daily. Chrysanthemums have first call. Smilax is very scarce. Wholesale supply houses are showing advance Christmas goods. DURING RECESS. Chicago Bowling Scores. CENTRAL CLUB. N. CHICAGO LEAGUE, NOVEMBER 12. Ist 2d 3d Game Game Game Lonuaa 182 166 188 Aluller 176 169 152 Iluebner IBO 147 177 McKeown 188 177 151 I'rlce •. 20O 155 200 Totals B06 814 868 The November meeting of the Rhode Island Horticultural Society was held in the Public Library, Providence, Wednesday evening, November 20. Prof. H. D. Phelps lectured on "The Storing of Vegetables," using a model of a small storage plant which may be used in the average home cellar. S. A. Baldwin contributed a short history of the Baldwin apple. VISITORS' REGISTER. St. Louis — Jos. Hill, Richmond, Ind. New York — Henry M. and Charles Robinson, Boston. Chicago — J. C. Stanhauser, Pitts- burg, Kansas; J. B. Lassen, Racine, Wis.; Carl Erickson, Princeton, 111. Boston — Joseph A. Manda, West Orange, N. J.; H. Huebner, Groton, Mass.; William Smith, Montreal, Canada; C. F. Baker, Utica, N. Y.; Sam. Salzberg, New York City. Cincinnati — Robert Schock, Phila- delphia, Pa.; W. C. Johnson, Memphis, Tenn.; G. W. Prlsch, Dayton, Ohio; Mr. Barber, of .Tones, Russell Co., Cleveland, Ohio. Philadelphia — A. M. Grootendorst, Sluis Seed Store, Chicago, 111.; Wil- liam Lehr, Baltimore, Md.; John R. Andre, Doylestown, Pa.; E. M. Har- vey, Brandywine Summit, Pa.; W. H. McKissick, Leo Niessen Co., Baltimore, Md.; Newell J. Hyman, Clarksburg, W. Va.; Chas. M. Guelph, Jerome B. Rice & Co., Cambridge. N. Y.; Pred Kramer. Washington, D. C. QUALITY QCANTITT CHARLES MILLANG WholetaU Florist 66-S7 West 26th St., NEW TOBK ATTENTION yABIEIT Wired Toothpicks Maaafactnred by f.J. GOWEE, Berlin, N.Y. 10,000... 92.2S 60.000... 99.7S Sampl« frM. For wie by dealers. 520 HORTICULTURE November 23, 1918 IM IVIor< :.i.iM.c-< >A/I-I Uk>l I'r IS Soot IJewtroyer is a hiiniiless ooinbinatioa of chemicals. When this powtler is spread lightly over a j^ood liot (ire the gas tumes resulting turn the soot into a light ash easily carried oB' Ijy the draft, reaches places never tomheil by the operation of cleaning. It follows the draft and burns the soot thorough ly, prevents the discharge of large volumes of soot into the atmosphere, to cause complaints and become a criminal nuisance to yoiir.self and your neighbors. It is very inexpensive to buy^ simple and easy to use. The average cost per week is but a few cents. It is a fine flue saver as boiler surfaces are always exposed to the heating units. A clean ^^^^^ boiler steams very easily and is a great labor saver. It does an A-1 job. without any effort on t-^>=i=^^!k your part. All required is a good lire. It is now burning soot in the largest plants in 41 states. ^it^^^^^^^^. .loin these up-to-the-minute concerns by using this modern method. It is used on all types of ijtlKf^^^lUK^^ boilers — all types of stolcers — and all kinds of fuel. WHAT IT DOES Z-I-N-C-O Soot Destroyer will put pep into your boilers — make them deliver. It will keep them young and make old boilers heat like new. It will reduce ash and dirt. It will inorease your draft. WHAT IT DOES Z-I-N-C-O It destroys the worst oasf.s Commorelal Caraatiaa Coltai*. Dick LM CommereliU ■•■• Cmltnra. HolmM LM Violet OoltuTo. Oalloway 1.M OraenhODM Oonatmetton. Taft.. l.M 8wMt Peas a» t* Date. Kerr... 1.M Plant Propasatlon, Oreonliana* and Nnrecrr Fraatlee. Kalni.. IJW Ptent PranlDK. Kalni LM Book of GardoB Plana. Hamblln. X.M Laadeeapo DoalBB. Hubbard *.c Ectini jpoiaoK Save your plants and trees. Just the thing for greenhouse and outdoor use. Destroys Mealy Bug, Brown and White Scale, Thrips, Hed Spider, Black and Green Fly, Mites, Ants, etc., without Injury to plants and without odor. Used according to direction, our stand- ard 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 Pets. Excellent as a wash for dogs and other animals. Relieves mange. Dilute with water 30 to 50 parts. Vz Pint, SOc. ; Pint, 50c. ; Quart, 90o. ; Vz Gallon, SLSO; GaUon, $2.50; 6 Gal- lon Can, $10.90; 10 Gallon Can, $20.00. Directions on package. LEMON OIL COMPANY DmL S. 421 W. liiliiitii St, llltiBm, Ut. Tha Recosnlzed Standard Insecticide. A spray remedy for green, black, white fly, thrlps and soft scale. Quart, $1.00; Gallon, $2.80. FUNCINE For mildew, rust and other blights affect- ing flowers, fruits and vegetables. Qnart, $1.00; Gallon, $2.80. VERMINE For eel worms, angle worms and other worms working in the soil. Qnart, $1.00; Gallon, $S.0« SOLD BT DEALERS. Aphine Manufacturing MADISON. N. J. Co. Difficult and rejected cases spe- cially solicited. No misleading In- ducements made to secure business. Over 30 years' active practice. Ex- perienced personal, conscientious service. Write for terms. Address SIGGERS & SIGGERS PATBNT LAWYERS Box 9, National Union Bnlldlng Washington, D. C. NIKOTEEN For Spraying APHIS PUNK For Fumigatini Aak Yonr Daalar Fm It NICOTINE HF6. Cft ST. LOUIS When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. The annual meeting of this organ- zation was held in New York on No- vember 6. Officers elected were as fol- lows: President, W. W. Vert; vice- president, Wm. Turner; secretary, Chas. W. Johnson; treasurer, J. N. May. The special prize awards were as follows: Hitehings & Co. silver cup, Mrs. Payne Whitney, Manhasset, L. I., gard. Geo. Ferguson. • Elmer D. Smith & Co. prizes, 1st, Mrs. Payne Whitney; 2nd, Mrs. H. McK. Twombly, Madison, N. J., gard. Robert Tyson. Chas. H. Totty prizes, 1st, Mrs. Payne Whitney; 2d, Mrs. H. McK. Twombly. C. S. A. silver cup, Mrs. Payne Whitney. Stumpp & Walter Co. silver cup, Mrs. E. S. Bayer, Mt. Kisco, N. Y., gard. Alexander Thomson. C. S. A. silver cup for seedling, Chas. H. Totty with Vermont, pink incurved variety. Pres. Vert's cup, Mrs. E. S. Bayer with Louisa Pockett. Reports of Committees. The following reports of new chrys- anthemums exhibited have been sub- mitted by the committee appointed by the society: At Chicago, Nov. 9, by Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich., White Gem, white, pompon, points ex. 96; Titanic, white, inc., points com. 89; Silver Ball, white, inc., points com. 85; Buena, bronze, pompon, points ex. 92. By E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind., Celebration, yellow, inc., points com. 91. At Cincinnati, Nov. 9, by Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich., White Gem, white, pompon, points ex. 90; Buena, bronze, pompon, points ex. 89. Chas. W. Johnson, Sec. VEGETABLE FORCING By Prof. B. I,. Watts Which has Just come from the press. This book was produced In response to numberless Inquiries for a practical up- to-date volume on the forcing of vege- tables. In our judgment it Is the most complete, final and authoratatlve work on forcing ever Issued. The author of this intensely practical book has had a large experience In growing crops under glass. He gives clearly and concisely, complete Instructions covering Greenhouse Con- struction, Soil, Preparation, Insects, Diseases, Marketing, Cropping System, and the growing of all of the most Im- portant Vegetable Forcing Crops. The book win be found equally valuable t» amateurs and experienced gardeners. Price Met $2.00. For Bale by HOBTIOCLTCRE PUBLISHING CO. Boston, Ma»». CONCENTRATED PULVERllEQ MANURE Pnlvertaed or Blueddod Cattle Manure PnlTerlsed Sheep Manure The Florists' standard ol imiiorm high qualitv for over ten years. Specify : WIZ\RD BRAfiD in yonr Supply |]nise order, or write as direct for prices and freight rates. THE PULVERIZED MANURE CO. M Dntan Sto«k Vaad, Ohlcac* FirCneniiinsi Glazinc USE IT NOW F. 0. PtaiGE CO. 12 W. N8MWU NEW TOM Mastlca Is elastic and tenacious, admits of expansion and contraction. Putty becomes hard and brittle. Broken glass more easily removed without breaking of other glass as occurs with hard putty. Lasts longer than putty. Easy to apply. f^LASS GREENHOUSES 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 BUOS. Inc. Johnson, Stewart and Varlok Ave*., Brooklyn, N. T. When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE )reer'8 Peerlessi Glazing Points For Greenbouses Drive eiiy and trae, because both bevels are od the same < tide. Can't twist and break the glass io trivine. Galvan- ized and will Dot mst. No rigbu or lefts The Peerless Glazing Point Is patented. Nootbers lilce^ It. Order from your dealej/< et direei from us. 10M« Wc. po»tpaid. I Som^^ free. B&HBY A. DREEB.I 714 Cbeitniit 8tr««0 PhllftdelphlA. November 23, 1918 HORTICULTURE 523 CYPRESS GREENHOUSE STOCK PECKY CYPRESS STOCK HOT BED SASH Aak for Circular D and Prices THE A. T. STEARNS LUMBER COMPANY NEPONSET, BOSTON DREER'S "Riverton Special*' Plant Tubs Diam. Ea. Doz. 100 20 In. $3.25 $37.50 $287.50 18 In. 2.75 30.00 237.50 16 in. 2.25 26.00 195.00 14 in. 1.90 22.00 168.75 12 in. 1.50 15.00 110.00 10 in. .95 10.50 77.59 _ 8 in. .75 8.25 62.50 Ine Rlverton Tub is sold exclusively by us. and is the best ever introduced. The neatest, lightest, and cheapest. Painted green and bound with electric-welded hoops. The four largest sizes are equipped with drop handles. HENRT A, OREER, tieJs, Pb.ts, Baihs and sutp 714.716 ctiBstnut St., Philadelpbia, Pa. GREENHOUSES-ALL KINDS Put your G«*eDkou«e Pr*bIeoia up to va MOT BED S^VSt-t Me€ropDlifai)Ma£erialCZ 1297.1325 Flushins At*., Brooklm^N. Y. Kind NEW YORK, 10 E. 43rd Street BOSTON, 118 State BtrMt. SOBANTON, S07 IrrlDK Avenoa. Eliminate The Fuel Wasting Factors A boiler witb bulky soot accumu- lating surfaces causes enormous fuel losses. Faulty coal wasting boilers that cannot be kept clean and which constantly keep you in trouble can no longer be tolerated. Meet the high cost and limited supply of fuel with Kroeschell Boilers. These highly effective fuel- saving boilers will make every dol- lar you spend for fuel do its utmost. Kroeschell Bros. Co., 466 W. Erie St., Chicago Plant Propagation, Greenhouse and Nursery Practice By M. G. KAINS We have had many inquiries from time to time for a reliable and up-to-date book on plant propa- gation, but were always at a loss to find any pub- lication that we could recommend. The subject has been dealt with in fragmentary manner only in books that have come to our notice. So it is well that this new work has been issued, espec- ially as it is both comprehensive and practical, and it should meet with a ready sale among plantsmen, nurserymen and gardeners. There are nineteen chapters covering in detail topics of ger- mination and longevity of seeds, propagating by buds, layering, cuttings, grafting, etc., fruit tree stocks, scions, etc., and there are eight pages of condensed cultural instructions in tabulated form, covering annuals and perennials from seed, woody plants, evergreens, vines, bulbs and tubers, greenhouse and house plants, ferns, palms, water plants, orchids and cacti. The illustrations are numerous, comprising 213 figures and halftone plates. There are 322 pages well bound and on heavy paper, teeming with helpful information. It is a book which no cultivator can afford to do without. It is worth many times its price. Copies can be supplied from the office of HORTICUL- TURE at publisher's price, $1.50. HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 147 Summer St., Boston, Mau. Principles and Practice of Pruning By M. O. KAIMS Leotorer on Uortlcnitnr., Colombia University Few practices In the bandline of planti, especially fruit bearing plants, attract so much Interest as do those of pruning. The methods are bo varied, the resnlts so diverse, and the opinions of growers so apparently con- tradictory that this subject Is always one of the most interesting, and the surest to bold attention and arouse discussion. Particularly during the last ten or fifteen years when the principles of plant physiology have been more and more satisfactorily applied to plant production and man- agement has interest settled In pruning. During the latter halt of this time also more and more Investi- gations and tests have been conducted by experiment stations and other workers to test out methods and principles In the Interest of science and for the benefit of growers. The accumulation of such new knowledge has become very considerable especially In the last de- cade, but It is necessarily so scattered that very few growers have access to It, hence the demand for a book, which shall present the really Important features of these Investigations as well as set forth the fundamental principles based npon the laws of plant growth. This volume is lavishly Illustrated mainly by actual photographs of specimens which show good and bad practices. The author has spared neither time nor ex- pense In gathering bis photographs, each one of which tells Its story. After a few pages of Introduction the author discusses Plant Physiology as related to pruning. A chapter takes up the Philosophy of Pruning, Itself a very In- teresting subject. Then follows a classification and clear discussion of Buds, very fnlly Illustrated from life. How Wounds Heal Is an exceedingly Interesting chapter, as are also those on Prevention and Repair of Mechanical In- juries, Pruning Nursery Stock, Young Trees, Mature Trees and Odd Methods of Pranlns and Training, Re- juvenating Neglected Trees and Practical Tree Surgery. Profusely Illustrated. MO pac*s. 6^4 x 8 Inches. Cloth. Not, 12.00. HOBTIOCL.TUKK PUBUBHINO CO. U1 Smmmn St., 524 HORTICULTURE Novemljer 23, 1918 THANKSGIVING BUY IN BOSTON We will have a Large Supply of Pompons, Mums, Roses, Carnations, Violets, Valley, American Beauties and all other Seasonable Flowers Be prepared to handle the Biggest Business you have ever had and be sure of getting Good Stock at the lowest pos- sible prices by sending us your order. WELCH BROS. CO. 262 Devonshire Street Phone., M,in 6267-5948 BOSTON, MASS. PROSPERITY AHEAD Encourage your Customers to ''Say It With Flowers" For Delivery in Kansas City and Vicinity that w^ill Do You Credit and result in More New Business Send Your Orders to SAMUEL MURRAY 1017 Grand Avenue . - - . KANSAS CITY, MO. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery HORTICULTURE Vol. XXVIII NOVEMBER 30, 1918 No. 22 Grafted Roses This winter we shall graft on manetti and propagate extensively all of the worth-while Greenhouse Roses for the commercial grower. No doubt you are planning to get in line for the Big Business of next year and will want to replant at least a portion of your Rose section. Send us your requirements and let us graft your roses to order. Chrysanthemums You know we specialize in Chrysanthemum cuttings and plants from 2Vi-inch pots. Only those of proven commercial value are offered. Get better acquainted with some of the newer Singles and Pompons. They are beauties — and money-makers, too. Ask us to write you about them. A. N. PIERSON, Inc. CROMWELL, CONN. I BOXWOOD (lood eleau stock, no surplus wood, in bags of about 50 lbs. For iiniiiediate doHvery, ?20.0rt per 100 lbs. Holly. Holly Wreaths. Lyoripddiviiu and other greens foi* the Holidays. Write for quotations. Kverylhin^ in Cut Flowers, Plants, Greens. Ribbons and Supplies. BUSINESS HOURS: 7 A. M. to 5 P. M. S. S. PENNOCK COMPANY The ^""^fo^llts of Philadelphia NEW YORK in W. 28th St. FHILADELPHIA BALTIMORE 160g-I6'.!0 Ludlow St. Franklin & St. Paul Sts. WASHINGTON, 1216 H St., N. W. FERNS Extra Strong, Heavy Plants, Well Finished, for Immediate Delivery Nephrolepis elegantissima, elegantissima Compacta, and Smithii: 2%-inch pots $8.00 per 100 Nephrolepis elegantissima Compacta, Muscosa, and Smithii: 3ii-inch pots $ -35 each Nephrolepis elegantissima and elegantissima Compacta: 6-inch $ .75 each 8-inch 1.50 " 10-inch 3.00 " 12-inch 5.00 " Nephrolepis Harrisii, 8-lnch 1-50 Nephrolepis Muscosa and Smithii: 5-inch 75 " 6-inch 100 " Nephrolepis Dwarf Boston, 8-inch 1.00 " F. R. PIERSON TARRYTOWN, N. Y. FERNS BOSTON and SCOTTI FERNS, 5-ln., 25 cts. each; 4-in., 15 cts. each. Specimen Plants in 10 and 12-in. pots, from $5.00 up to $10.00. NORWOOD FERNS, 5-in., 50 cts.; 6-in., 75 cts. each. KENTIA BELMOREANA, Bin., $1.00; 5-in., 75 cts. These prices are only good for immediate shipment. All good value for the money. Shipped without pots to save ex- pressage. GERANIUMS GERANIUMS in a good assortment. Including Ivy and Scented. 2-in.. $2.75 per 100, $25.00 per 1000; 3-in., $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 10OO. SALVIA SPLENDENS, HELIOTROPE, COLEUS, BEGONIAS VERNON, HARDY ENGLISH IVY, SWAINSONA, 2-in.. $2.50 per 100, $22.50 per 1000; 3-in., $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. BRILLIANCY COLEUS, sometimes called Christmas Gem, 2-in.. $3.00 per 100. $30.00 per 1000; 3-in., $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. Our new catalogue for this season is being mailed; if you have not received yours, let us know. There is some change in prices; all former prices are cancelled. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co. WHITE MARSH. MARYLAND 536 HORTICULTURE November 30, 1918 KELWAY 8 SON SPECIAUZE IN SEEDS (personally selected strains) WHOLESALE ONLY Write tor Special Prices, Spot or Forward Only Address, LANGPORT, Eng. Lilium Candidum Amaryllis, Callas Cold Storage Lilies Write a* for price AMERICAN BULB CO. 17» W. WakMk At*. OHIOAaO, lU^ ROMAN J. 108 West 28th Street IRWIN NEW YORK " Grow PelargAniams For Easter " Pelargoniums — Easter Greeting, Lucy Becker, Wurtembergia. Fine 2-inch pots, $1.00 Doz. $8.00 per C. "OTHER PLANTS ON APPL,ICATION" Burpee's Seeds LPHILADKLPHIA BLUE I^IST OF WHOLESALE PRICES MAILED ONLY TO THOSE WHO PLANT FOR PROFIT Cyclamen Seed- Giant Strain Salmon Kine, ^Vhlte, Bright Pink. Blight Red, Delicate Pink, 59.00 per lOOO. Snpberb Red and Delicate Salmon (Prize Medal Wliiuera), J17.B0 per 1000. S. S. SKIDELSKY & CO. 1004 Lincaln Bide., PHILADELPHIA, PA. BURNETT BROS. Seeds, Bulbs, Plants Etc. 93 Chamber* St., New York Write for our Illnatrated Catalog: Let Us Quote You on CALLA ELLIOTTIANA IRIS, tlLIUMS, PAEONIES, ETC. For Fall Delivery JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, Inc. Flowerfield, L. I., N.Y. W. E. MARSHALL & CO. SEEDS, PLANTS AND BULBS Horticultural Sundries Farquhar's Giant Cyclamen Awarded the Gold Medal of the Mass- achusetts Horticultural Society Farquhar's Giant Crimson- scarlet 1 00 seeds $2.25 Farquhar's Giant Salmon 100 seeds 2.00 Farquhar's Giant Crimson Farquhar's Giant Pink Farquhar's Giant White Farquhar's Giant Blood Red Farquhar's Giant Excelsior Each of the above 100 seeds $1.75 R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO. 6 Soutii Marlcet Street, BOSTON, MASS. MICHELL'S Verbena Seed Mammoth Fancy Strain C.inuot lie excelled for its free flower- ing qu.ilities. large size and purity of colors. Tr. pkt. Oz. Mammoth Fanc.r Blue $0.3U $1.25 Mammoth Fanc.v Pink 30 1.2S Mammoth Fanc.v Scarlet 30 1.25 Mammoth Fancy Striped 30 1.25 Mammoth Fancy White 30 1.26 Mammoth Fanc.v Mixed 30 1.00 .^Iso all other Seaaonable Seeds and supplies for the Florist. Send for AVholesale Catalosue. HENRY F. MICHELL CO. 518 Market St., Philadelphia i-e:oimard'S EEDS and SEED SE RVICE FOR SALE BY LEONARD SEED CDIVIPANY, Chicago, III. 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 Der St., NEW YORK mi ORANGE. CONN J. BOLGIANO & SON Careful Seed Grower* aixl Seed Distribu- tors for One Hundred Years WRITE FOR OUR 1S1B SPECIAL CATALOGUE T* MarkM Oartntn ud XlMrUta Pratt and Light St«., BALTIMORE. MD. t«6 W. 23r4l S«.. NEW YORK When writing Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture November 30, 1918 HORTICULTURE 527 "Say it With Flowers"— At the end of 30 Days— "Say it With a Check." li^lorlist^ Evei^:^^w tierce MEMBERS OF THE F. T. D. AND OTHERS Whenever you receive an order for flo^vers from another florist fill the order. Give your customers and the other fellow's customers Service. Send something even if only a letter, or call up the people who the order goes to and tell them that you have a mes- sage from their friends to deliver but at the present you are all out of flowers, but will have some later and will send them. DO BUSINESS IN A BUSINESSLIKE WAY THE FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY For Better and More Efficient Floral Service to the Public as well as from Florist to Florist. Srto^AT Qu^^rt ^^rtn^ Awarded Certificate of Merit at 8. A. F. & O. H. New York Convention. And 100 other notable kinds. Always ask for SWASTIKA BRAND CANNA8. The/X)NARD 4 l-J^I WEST GROVE VJOffESCO. I 31 I PENN.U.SJ^. ■•fcm PrU, Pras. Aatolae WtalBM, flct-twrnm. H^l mrt swbtcriiert tf tkt Nurtiryinen t Fund ftr Umrkit Develo^mtnt BOBBINK & ATKINS NURSERYMEN, FLIMSTS, PLANTERS Rl/THERFORD. NEW JERSEY We are subscribers to the Nurserymen't Fond for Market Deyelopment, also "Say It With Flowers" PnbUcity Campalrn. GLADIOLI and DAHLIAS We ha\e purchased the entire stock of J. L. Moore and can make attractive prices. Send for list, B. Hammond Tracy, inc. WENHAM, MASS. FROM NEW YORK COLD STORAGE FK^~% 1*^(1; I'JI^Y OF THE VALLEY — Best Quality Holland Grown '^:s\, >-v^ /}/ In cases of 500 pips, $15.00; 900 pips, $22.50 per case CHAS. SCHWAKE & CO., 90-92 W. Broadway, New York ?r'--' Allen, J. K .*543 American Bulb Co 526 Anderson, S. A.. 539 Aphine Mfg. Co.. 547 Barrows, H. H..528 Bayeradorfer, H. Co 542 Bay State Nur- series 528 Kolibink & At- kins -. 527 r.oddington Co.. Inc.. A. T 537 Bolgiano & Son. .526 IJ o s t o n Floral Supply Co. 533-343 Breik. J. & Son3.537 Broitmevers. J. Sons 538 Endlong, J. A... 540 Burnett Bros 526 Burpee. W. A. & Co 526 Carter's Tested Seeds, Ino 537 C h i 1 d s, John Lewis 526 Clarke, n. Sons.. 538 Cooke, Geo. H...538 Page Conard & Jones Co 327 Cowee, W. J 543 Cottage Gardens Nurseries 528 Craig Co., Robt..528 Danker 538 Dards 538 Dreer. H. A.. 547-548 Dunlop, John H.539 Dysart, K 543 Edwards B'olding Box Co 340 Farquhar, R. & J. Co 526 Fengar. E. \V... .328 F. T. D. Assoc. ..527 Ford, M. C 542 Ford, W. P 542 Froment, H. E...542 r Galvin, Thos. F..3.39 Gasser Co., J. M.539 Graham & Son. A 5.39 Gude Bros. Co... 538 Hart, Geo. B....540 Hentz & Nash... 543 Hess & Swoboda..539 Page Hews & Co., A. H 346 Hill Co., E. G...540 Hill, D. Nursery Co 528 Holland Nur- series 536 Holm & Olson... 539 Irwin, R. J 526 Johnston Bro3...53S Kaatlng, W. F. Co 540 Kelway & Son... .326 Kervau Co 542 King Construc- tion Co 547 Knoble Bros 339 Kroeschell Bros. 547-548 Kuebler, W. H..542 Kottmiller .538 Lange. H. F. A. .5,30 Leahy's 539 Leauthy & Co., A 536 Lemon Oil Co. . .547 Leonard Seed Co.526 Liggit, C. U 528 Page Maekie, Wm 542 McHutchiaon Co. 337 Mai-shall, W. E. & Co 526 ^Iclvenzie, John. 539 Meehan, Chas. B.540 Metropolitan Ma- terial Co 548 Michell, H. F. Co.526 »M i c h i g a n Cut Flower Ex .340 Millang, Chas.... 543 Murray, Samuel. 538 Nicotine Mfg. Co.547 Niessen, Leo Co. 540 Ouwerkerk, P. .5.36 Palmer, W. J. & Son 539 Park Floral Co.. 339 Parshelsky Bros. 548 Penn the Florlst.538 Pennock, S. S. Co 525 Pierce Co., F. 0.547 Pierson, A. N 525 Pierson, F. K 523 Pulverized Ma- nure Co 547 la Page Randalls Flower Shop 5.39 Reed & Keller... 542 Reidel & Meyer.. 542 Reid, Edw 540 Robinson, Henry M. Co 542 Robinson, H. M. & Co 540 Roehrs, J. Co... 528 Roland, Thomas.539 Rosery. The 538 S. A. F. & O. H..509 Schling, Max 538 Schultheis. An- ton 536 Schwake, Chas. Co 527 Sekenger, Adam.538 Sheridan. W. F..542 Siebreclit. Geo. C.542 Siggers & Sig- gers 547 Skidelsky, S. S. & Co 526 Smith. Elmer D. & Co 528 Smith. P. J 542 Smith, W. & T. Nursery Co 536 Smith, The Flor- ist 539 Page Smith & Fetters.339 Smyth, Wm. J.. .539 Snyder, B. A. Co.541 Stiimpp, G. E. M.338 Stumpp & Walter Co 537 Thorhum, J. M. & Co 537 Potty, Chas. H..528 Tracy, B. Ham- mond 527 United Cut Flow- er Co 542 Vincent, R., Jr., & Sons Co 525 Wants, For Sale, etc 546 ■R'arliurton 539 ■Weber, F. C 539 Weiss. Herman.. 542 Wood Bros 539 Woodruff, S. D. & Sons 526 Young, A. L 542 Young, John.... 542 Young & Nugent.538 Zoch & Mann 540 BOOM YOUR BUSINESS by adoertuing your goods In the Horticditiure Publicity among the kind of readers reached by this paper is THE SORT OF PUBLI- CITY THAT PAYS. 538 HORTICULTURE ^Iovembe^ 30, 19lS Juliu! IM par»y IN/IEIM Orchids, Conservatory Plants, Novelties, Begonias, Garden Perennials Finest Stock in America for Trade or Private Requirementt RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY IF in need of RELIABLE NURSERY STOCK that is well grown, well dug and well packed Send to the BAY STATE NURSERIES WhoUmUm and Retail NORTH ABKMOION. MASS. CHARLES H. TOTTY CHRYSANTHEMUMS IVIADISON, IM. J. E. W. FENGAR CHRYSANTHEMUMS 147-187 Linden Ave. IKVINOTON, N. a. CHRYSANTHEMUM SPECIALISTS ELMER D. SMITH & CO. ADBIAM, BOCH. Nephrolepis Norwood Best Crested Fern 4 inch pots, eitr» heavy, $36.00 per hun- dred; 6 Inch, $16.00 per hundred. mm CRMG COMMHY, ra™'™". DAISIES 100 1000 Boston Yellow, 2% In $7.00 $60.00 Mrs. Sanders, 2 in 4.00 35.00 White Marguerites, 2Vi in 6.00 50.00 Giant White, 2% in 6.00 50.00 White Marguerites, 5 in $35.00 per 100 C. U. LIGGIT Office, 325 Bulletin Building PHILADELPHIA, PA. F* E R IM S BO.STONS 2V4 inch KOOSEVELTS ... WHITMANI TEDDY, JR VERONA Order either direct or throusli S. S. Skidelslcy & Co., Sole Agents Philadelphia, Pa. HENRY H. BARROWS, WHITMAN, MASS. Spedafiats in Spcdmen Stock for Laodsoape Work Hardy Bhadodendrons, AialeM, Boxwood*, Hollies and a Complete Una of Oonlferoaa Evergreens. WBITB FOB FBICES Cottacc Gardens Nanerict, lac Per 100 Per 1000 $5.00 »t5.00 6.00 46.00 6.00 60.00 6.00 50.00 6.00 60.00 ECBEKA OAUFOBNIA HILL'S EVEReREENS BEST FOB OVEB HAI.F A OBHTtrKT Small, medlnm and terse slzei aappUod Price lilt now ready THE D. HIU KURSEKY GO. Evergreen Specialist*. Larceat Orowora In AmerloK BOX 4U, DUNDEE, UA^ Every Reader of "Horticulture" Needs DR. L. H. BAILEY'S BRAND NEW Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture six larg* quarto Tolomes. Mora tban S, • device to enable «»vj uf mucHuuvauwu vi • wuu ^^^ ^^ ^^^ ^^^ name of a plant. The name thus found is qulcklj referred to under Us alpbabetical location, where full lulormatlon will bo found in regard to It. SynopsU of Plant Kingoom This 1» one of the moat to- ' ^ ^^ portant features of the new edition. It constitutes a general running account of the claasea, orders, and groups of plants, with a brief sketch or character- ization of 216 of the leading families comprising those that yield practically all the cultivated plants. These family de- scriptions give the botanical characters; the number of genera and species and tha ranges; a list of the important genera; brief statements in regard to the neeful plants; and diagram- matic lllustratlona. niostrations "^^"^ ■>« ^ colored plates; 9t full pag* half- tones; and more than 4,000 engravlnga which serve as guides In the text The Glossarr "^^^^ '' "" ai>iii7>la of >1> technical terms that ' are used In the work and In atmllar works. It comprises botanical and hortlenltural tarma with brlaf defi- nitions. Is Inserted a list of between 2,000 and S,000 Latin words osed as species — names of plants, giving the Bngllsb equivalent or translation and the pronunciation. Class Articles Special effort has been made to secnr* tha beet cultural advices for the plants requiring peculiar or particular handling. Here are some of the titles of these articles: Ants; Autumn Gardening ; Bedding; Dis- eases- Drainage; Floral Designs; Formal Gardening; Botbeds and Coldframes; Insects; Landscape Gardening; Lawn Plant- ing; Orchards; Rock Gardening; Subtropldil Gardening; Tools and Implements ; Village Improvements ; Window Boxes, etc. Qeneral Index "^^^ ^i^"' volume contains a complete ^* Index to the entire work, enabling the reader to locate volume and page of any anb- Ject he has in mind. js." The eomplete set of six Tolamea, boand In deooTAted baokram, will be delivered to you for only $3 down and $3 a month for 11 months, antll the fnll amonnt of 9S« hM been paid. Cash prlee f85. yS^^^fJ" Further Particulars Sent On Request HORTICULTURE, 147 Summer St., SaI^''' .^cv i^*:'*^:^:;^;'^ ^* ^-oV«*VV* tS^ ^^^^>^ November 30, 191S H 0 RT I CULTURE 529 THE OUTLOOK FOR GREENHOUSE BUILDING AND HEATING By Philip J. Foley, Chicago. It is pretty hard for one to predict the future, but were 1 to att-empt it, 1 Avould say that we look for a revival in the construction of greenhouses on private estate,*, with some activity in commercial greenhouse oonstniction, as many of the old ranges iu-c in pretty bad shape and will have to be re^juilt, repairetl, etc. A great many will have to be torn downi, as the cost of heat- ing them in their present condition, with the future price of coal giving promise of bringing fairly higli, if not as high as it has been, making it necessary to con- serve on heat, which conservation can only l)e attained by the rebuilding of the old tumbledown structures or their destruction and the building of new ones. It may seem a strange statement to make, Init the savings made by some of our customers who have tight houses and properly installed heating plants, pay interest on the total investment. We have in mind one plant, where the heating for the wnnter .season of 1917-1918 cost loss than he. a square foot, while other plants now in operation are tning to make money and pay interest on their investment when their heating is costing from 10 to 13e. per square foot. Now just for example, take a range having .50,000 feet of ground covered, which is costing 10<'. a square foot for heating, which would be -$5,000. A similar sized plant of ."iO.OOO square feet is heated at 5c., hence a saving uf one-half or $-.^500. Now .$2,500 will pay interest at 5 yiev cent, per annum on $50,000, and mam- plants of medium, or even large size have not cost $1.00 per sciuari' foot to constnict, consequently 50,000 square feet of ground covered, costing we will say $1.00 per square foot including ground, would mean an invest- ment of $5i>,000, with a consequent saving of 5 per cent, on the investment. Unfortunately too many of our commercial growers try to "save at the spigot and lose at the bung-hole." They seem to lo.se track of the fact that a greenhouse properly constructed will last 20 to .30 years, and a good heating jilant properly installed, will not add more than 5 per cent, or 10 per cent, at the outside to the cost of that range with a slipsliod poor heating plant. That 10 per cent, if you wiU, ^nll surely be saved in the first two years in the cost of heating, and not only is that saving made in the cost of the fuel, but it costs for labor to haul and shovel the coal and take out and dispose of the ashes. It is my opinion that the men who build houses here- after will, or at least should pay more attention to the installation of a proper heating plant, if they expect to make the mojiey out of their business that they would be entitled to. having an investment in money and ]>ut- ting in their best years and efforts in ti-ying to make a successful business. BARBERRY THUNBERGIi IM- PURITY. E. C. Stakmau. pathologist, states as ollows: "If our observations are correct, practically all of the barberry sold as Thunbergii is raised from seed. It is presumable that this seed is mostly oolleeteul)- lic regard by their deportment as a class all through the war period. Flowers and plants are among the few conmiodities which have not been enhanc-ed in value by the war conditions, although the cost of carrying on a florists' business has increased "l)y leaps and bounds.'" Coal and fertilizers for the grower and the entire list of requisites for the modern retail flower store — not to speak of clerk hire and labor of every description — have added enormously to tlie florists" expense account, wliile the selling value of the product has stood still, except in isolated and temjwrary times of extreme scarcity. So the margin of profit has l)eeii at the vanishing ])oint. The best the florist can hope for under present and ]>resumptive conditions is to find a steady market for all he produces, obviating the losses of former years in oversu])ply aiid waste, and that is no small matter. November 30, 1918 HORTICULTURE SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS NATIONAL PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN. One month now to the end of the year. We are nearly $5,000 short of the $50,000 required to put the 1918 stage of our campaign over the top— ■or, had we hotter say, to the top. Our committees have every reason to believe that subscriptions to com- plete the fund will not be wanting, and are going ahead with the program already laid out. Why? Because the reports coming in to our Promotion Bureau are such as to make even the man with cold blood enthuse. East, North, South, Middle West and West, the feeling is that our publicity has had the effect of stimulating business to a remarkable extent. If it was possible to accomplish this result in times such as we have just passed through, what are we to expect in the better times which are before us? Already florists are asking why we did not start a campaign before. The an- swer is easy — we were not organized for the effort. Now, through the gen- erous contributions of a large num- ber of whole-hearted florists, we have approached a point where we may well consider ourselves organized, and our work is having a telling effect. We want to keep going. We want our slogan, "Say it with Flowers," to tie continually in the public mind, and we are proceeding in the right way to accomplish it. But we must have the requisite funds to fully attain our object. We have had to anticipate the little short- age we are complaining of. Surely there are enough good souls among the large number of florists who have not yet subscribed to help us over our goal. No matter whether a retail florist or a grower, the fund is worthy of support. It should be remembered that some florists have contributerl as much as $500. There's faith for you. And these same florists are sat- isfied that they have had their mon- ey's worth in increased business. The more money, the more publicity, and the bigger the volume of business. Help now, when help is most wanted. Take advantage of our direct aid service. Use the newspaper electro- types we have provided, and connect your establishments with the maga- zine advertising. Display our signs, and popularize our slogan in your community. Our Christmas advertise- ment in a number of national maga- zines will bring business to your door if you will run our newspaper electro- type in your local newspapers. Send us a dollar and one will be mailed to you right away. Get your advertising going early and you will not want for Christmas trade. Department of Plant Registration. Public notice is hereby given that A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn., submits for registration the new geranium here described: Geranium General Pershing — Single. Color, vivid salmon, shading to light salmon-pink towards the petal edge. Foliage, bronzy green, medium size. Compact in growth and extremely free and continuous in flowering, hence an improvement on existing va- rieties in this color for bedding or decorative purposes. Any person objecting to this regis- tration, 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. John Young, Secy. 1170 B'way, New York, Nov. 30, 1918. LET'S KEEP OUR HEADS. There is not the slightest cause for any feeling of alarm or uneasiness lest the change from a war to a peace foot- ing be accompanied by unemployment and misery. The release of soldiers and civilian war workers will be con- ducted gradually in order that fighters and munitions workers may be directed to other employments as they are re- leased. The War Industries Board has an- nounced that Its policy will be to grad- ually lift various restrictions and cur- tailments and will encourage the re- sumption and extension of peace-time industrial operations. The War Department will not re- lease soldiers faster than they can be absorbed and will not cancel contracts without previous consultation with the War Industries Board and the Depart- ment of Labor. Chairman Hurley, of the Shipping Board, says that the shipbuilding In- dustry wUl continue in full force and that 100,000 more men will be needed. The Department of Agriculture and the Pood Administration are calling the attention of the country to the vital need of great crops next year and the finding of sufl5cient labor for their planting and harvesting. The Employment Service will have a large part to play, and its work of the past week is Indicative of its abil- ity to meet the great task it is begin- ning. Let's keep our heads, obey orders, and all will be well. — V. S. Em ployment Service Bulletin. end of the business. He will dispose of his interests in Louisiana and asso- ciate himself permanently with the Cottage Gardens Nurseries and give it his entire time and attention. Mr. Stark is well known to the nur- sery trade. He has made a thorough examination of the Cottage Gardens properties and has concluded that there is a great future in store for Its business. WM. P. STARK JOINS COTTAGE GARDENS NURSERIES. Wm. P. Stark, formerly of Louis- iana, Missouri, has associated himself with the Cottage Gardens Nurseries of California. Mr. Stark takes a position of oi)erating manager and sales di- rector. He will have entire charge of the production, as well as the selling PERSONAL. Thomas Proctor, gardener at Blan- tyre, Lenox, Mass., has resigned his position, and has been appointed su- perintendent of Planting Fields, the estate of William R. Coe, Oyster Bay, N. Y. George Westland, for over twelve years gardener at Osgood Hill, the estate of Nathaniel Stevens, North Andover. Mass., has resigned, and In- tends to take a long rest before ac- cepting a new position. 532 HORTICULTURE November 30, 1918 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES LANCASTER COUNTY FLORISTS' ASSOCIATION. Our last meeting started with a visit- ing trip somewliat hampered in num- bers on account of the labor situation. but there were a round dozen of us and three max;hines. The first stop was made at the establishment of I'. D. Rohrer where we found the usual good batch of carnations nearly all Supreme and Matchless, a house of sweet peas, one of calendula and myo- sotis and a number of houses filled with chrysanthemums, in addition to their cut flower business they are heavy growers of primula and cycla- men and a bed of callas that had been moved over from the establishment of Lemon L-andis before the fuel situation had been settled, Mr. Landis having his houses planted to winter vegetables. The B. F. Barr greenhouses were next visited and here we found the usual display of plants and flowers grown to supply his large retail trade at the store. The new boiler house is a model of efiBciency and almost fire proof. Rudolph Nagle was the next stop and here we found the usual winter supply of flowers as well as several houses of sweet peas among which is an extra fine white sport of Yarrawa that he expects to work up into a regular stock. Enos Kohr's was the last place visited and here the chrysanthemums also were cleaned up and the houses will be run without heat for the winter. His immense carnation houses are planted to three varieties. Matchless, Mrs. C. W. Ward and Alice. The cut has been enor- mous all through Oct.. so that if there is any one in this section will make money out of carnations this season it is our friend Enos. The help prob- lem is partly served by the employ- ment of women for tying, cutting and disbudding carnations. The evening meeting was held in the store room of R. F. Barr, our regular place having been comman- deered by the War Work Committee. The paper for discussion was the one written by Mr. PoUworth on the Com- mission House of the Future, and was discussed by the various members with the consensus of opinion being that the grower and the commission man should be in hearty co-operation with each other all the time and plantings should be discussed and de- cided a year ahead whenever prac- tical. M. J. Brinton gave us what he is pleased to call a rambling talk but which is always full of good advice, and he thought that the past year had taught us all to get more out of our places with less expense and that many hitherto undiscovered leaks would be eliminated and work for better efli- ciency in the business. He also em- phasized the fact that good business policy was not to invest our money in new glass as fast as it is made but to have some in reserve for Just such occasions as we have experienced the past year. He recommended that the club get in touch with W. G. McAdoo and write a petition asking for i)etter express service for cut flowers and plants, said petition to be signed by every member. Tliis was unanimous- ly agreed to and it is hoped every club in the United States will follow suit. The club invested from its treasury $300.00 in Liberty Bonds, which made a pretty near 100 per cent, investment. A Victory Social Session will be held in the Brenneman Building on Tuesday evening, Dec. 10th, with Messrs. A. F. Strickler, I^emon Landis and H. K. Rohrer managing it. There will be bowling, billiards, pool, cards and eats. Albebt M. Hekk. NASSAU COUNTY HORTICULTUR- AL SOCIETY The monthly meeting and exhibit of this society was held in Glen Cove, N. Y., Nov. 13th. Each chrysanthe- mum class was won by Jas. McCarthy. Thomas Twiggs special for the 12 heaviest potatoes was won by Frank Petroccia. Cultural certificate to Frank Petroccia for lettuce, honorable men- tion to John Donibrowski for seedling anemone chrysanthemums. James Hoi- loway exhibited 43 potatoes from one tuber planted on Aug. 24th and upon request made a few remarks upon this exhibit which were quite interesting. A letter of condolence was ordered sent to the family of the late Mrs. C. F. Cartledge and to Herman Boutcher, a member of this society who has just recently lost his wife. President Robt. Jones generously donated $10.00 to be used as prizes for table decorations by gardeners' assistants at our next meeting, Dec. 11th. The society's prize classes are: 25 brussels sprouts. 6 leeks and 50 single violets. The presi- dent announced that as the next meet- ing will be the annual meeting and election of officers, it wi'l commence xt 6.45 p. m. sharp, and it is hoped as many members as possible will attend. It was decided to hold a smoker at the conclusion of this meeting. Habry Goodband, Cor. Secy. NEW ENGLAND GARDENERS' CON- FERENCE. The gardeners' New England con- ference held under the auspices of the Boston and vicinity members of the National Association of Garden- ers at Horticultural Hall on Friday evening, Nov. 22nd, was called to order by Wm. N. Craig, acting as chairman, who in a stirring patriotic address called attention to what the United States and her Allies have re- cently achieved but warned that there is still much to be done before world democracy becomes a reality. In his remarks, Mr. Craig referred to the wonderful services rendered by the War Gardens, but stated that this work also is not completed, as pro- duction and conservation in the next few years will be as necessary as at any time during the war. Mr. Craig outlined the program of the evening, briefly referred to the several sub- jects to come up for discussion, and then read a letter from Robert Wee' of Cleveland, president of the national association, regretting liis inability to attend the conference and mentioning some of the problems which will con- front the .gardeners during the post- war period, recommending them to the conference for consideration. Mr. Craig introduced H. D. Hemen- way of the National War Garden Com- mission. Washington, D. C. who an- nounced that the planting done in the War Gardens during the last two years will be taken up this coming year by the 'Victory Gardens, as it is more essential than ever that food be produced F. O. B. the kitchen door. The speaker presented some figures of the amount of production and the number of gardeners eng;aged in War Gardens, which were astounding in their enormity. He made the state- ment that unless the United States provided food for Russia next year starvation would be widespread over that country, and that official records show that thousands of people, among ^ them principally children, starved to T death in the streets last year. Other countries must be provided for but Russia appears to be the greatest suf- ferer through the halting in crop cul- tivation. It was stated by Mr. Hem- November 30, 1918 HOfiTiaULTURE 533 enway that the National War Gardeu Commission is planning a camiiaign to increase, if possible, the production of food by home gardeners so that as much as possible ot the country's general production can be released to the suffering nations. In the discus- sion that followed, it soon became ap- parent that the impression prevailed in many communities that War Gar- dens were a thing of the past and not to be resumed next year. After learn- ing how urgent it was that this work be continued, the members present, who had been actively engaged in this work, pledged themselves to re- new their efforts, and a motion was unanimously carried that the National Association of Gardeners co-operate in every way possible with the National War Garden Commission in furthering the campaign it has under way, and that individual members of the asso- ciation interest themselves in the work in their respective communities by offering their aid wherever they can serve. J. K. M. L. Farquhar, who requires no introduction to a Boston audience, was called on by the chair to speak on the effects of plant import restric- tions on American horticulture. After relating his several visits to Washing- ton to protest against the proposed restrictions and the disposition of the Federal Horticultural Board to put the proposed restrictions into force, Mr. Farquhar stated that American nurserymen were already growing plants, some of them of better quality than the foreign product, of varieties that it was believed a few years ago could not be produced in this country. and that in time other varieties would be produced. Tbe speaker agreed that while the restrictions might even be a good incentive to in- crease production among American nurserymen, the time limit of the plant import restrictions should be extended to give American nursery- men opportunity to prepare to meet the demand for their stock that will be occasioned by closing the doors to foreign plants. Mr. Leonard Barron of New York said that he had been endeavoring to discover just how American nursery- men stood on the question of plant import restrictions and that his Inves- tigsitions proved they were somewhat divided on the matter: that he was dis- posed to believe in the long run it would be a good thing for American nurserymen, though he believed that more time should have been given to prepare themselves against the restric- tions. In the discussion that followed, it was claimed that If American nur- serymen would turn to the cultivation CHRISTMAS SPECIALS This Christmas will be the greatest Christmas of all time. The people will buy Christmas goods as never before. Mr. Florist, don't be afraid, don't have the slightest fear to pre- pare yourself ahead of time, and save yourself great dis- appointment. CHRISTMAS BASKETS We have spent much time and thought to make up a CHRISTMAS BASKET, already filled with CHRISTMAS MATERIAL only, ready to be sold to your customers. The basket, which is rustic, consists of CONES, GREEN RUS- CUS, PRESERVED BOXWOOD, RED RUSCUS, RED FRIEZE, etc. Every part of this basket brings forth to the mind of your customer CHRISTMAS TIME and CHRIST- MAS CHEER. Each basket is boxed separately, which makes it easy to ship, insures perfect arrival, and makes it easy for your customer to carry home. COMPLETE BASKET — Including the Box Size A $5.40 per dozen Size B 7,80 per dozen Order Now — Save Yourself Worry — Display Early These baskets are just as good in a year from now, as all the material is preserved, and WILL NOT DRY UP OR LOSE COLOR. RED RUSCUS, bright color and perfectly dry 95c per lb. GREEN RUSCUS, A No. 1 quality, perfectly flexible and good color 70c per lb. RED ROPING, 60 yards to the ball, very best color and quality 85c per ball. RED IMMORTELLES, while they last, 50c per bunch, $5.50 per doz. bunches. We carry a full line of other CHRISTMAS SUPPLIES, such as POIN- SETTIAS, Crepe Paper. Wa.x Paper, Chiffons, etc. Don't forget that we are headquarters for ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS, WAX DESIGNS, SPRAYS, MAGNOLIA WREATHS, FROSTED MAPLE, BROWN ARTIFICIAL GALAX, etc., etc. We handle a full line of CUT FLOWER BASKETS, and everything in FLORISTS' MANILA BOXES. We are direct manufacturers of CYCAS LEAVES. BOSTON FLORAL SUPPLY CO. Manufacturers of Florists' Supplies 347-49-51-53-55-57 Cambridge Street BOSTON, MASS. 534 HORTICULTURE November 30, 1918 PETSAI (CHINESE CABBAGE). A — Heart of Lettuce The illustrations show two vege- tables, in a state of equal freshness, ready to serve as salad. It will be observed by comparison that A. heart of lettuce, does not stand up as crisply- nor as firmly as B, the Petsai; nor does the former Jiave the inviting and appetizing ap- pearance clearly noticeable in Petsai. Petsai is a supplement of lettuce recommended by the Department of Agriculture, not a substitute for it. It can be grown throughout the whole country and at about half the expense of lettuce. It keeps better than let- tuce, and, pound for pound, probably contains as much of the valuable sub- stance for which we eat lettuce. B — Petsai Technically Petsai is not a cabbage and the unfortunate use of the name Chinese cabbage should not create prejudice against it. Petsai is grown from seed, just as lettuce is grown. It attains the height of 12 to 14 in- ches and when ready to serve it re- sembles the heart of lettuce. Apply to your seedsman for seed. of our native plaiits, it would be pos- sible to develop truly American gar- dens. The opinion prevailed, however, that until the nurserymen can furnish such plants, there should be some mod- ification in the restrictions on foreign plants, and the secretary was in- structed by a motion, to learn if it were not possible to have some action taken to have the proposed restrictions deferred for at least three years. A general discussion followed of the problems which the gardener will have to contend with during the reconstruc- tion period, and the difficulty he will have in obtaining capable assistants, as many of the young men of the pro- fession who joined the colors, will turn to more lucrative vocations. The question of training young men in this country was discussed, but the diffi- culty of interesting them in the work, due to the small inducements that must be held out, was considered a de- cided factor against succeeding. The substitution of young women, who though accredited with achieving much in the war work, was not favor- ably regarded. That the ' gardeners' conpensation is not at all commen- surate with that of other professions, was generally agreed on but it was contended that many gardeners are themselves responsible for this condi- tion. The cultivation of greater con- fidence between the estate owner and the gardener, it was agreed would be of much benefit to the men of the pro- fession. M. C. Ebel, secretary of the national association, pleaded for a more united co-operation between the gardeners through their national organization in order that many of the problems that now confront the gardeners may be overcome, and that their profession may receive the recognition it is en- titled to, from among those requiring the services of those engaged in it. The conference, which was well at- tended, was pronounced a success. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Rose Registration. The following varieties have been presented for registration and unless objections are filled with the Secre- tary of the Society within three weeks of this publication, the registration will become permanent: By M. H. Walsh, Woods Hole, Mass. — Name: Nokomis. Class: Wichural- ana. Parentage: Wichuraiana x Comte de Rainbaud. Description: Climber wita light glossy green foliage; hardy and free of growth. Flower larger than Lady Gay or Dorothy Perkins, of dark rose- pink color, in clusters of 25 or 3.5 blooms, double and slightly fragrant. Superior for its hardiness, vigor, fo- liage and size of bloom. By the E. G. Hill Company, Rich- mond, Ind.— Name: Victor. Class: Hybrid Tea. Parentage; Ophelia ^: Killamey Brilliant. Description: Upright, strong, free growth, with large, deep green foli- age. Flower large, deep rose or often red in color, semi-double. The bud is extremely long and the flower has a strong fragrance. Full petalage and a good keeper. The variety is simi- lar to Killarney Brilliant, but shows an improvement in size. Name: Golden Rule. Class: Hybrid Tea. Parentage: Ophelia x Sunburst. Description: This variety is similar to Ophelia in all characters except it is a clear yellow in color. It is stronger grower than Sunburst. Name: Mme. Butterfly. Class: Hy- brid Tea. Parentage; Ophelia Sport. Description: This variety is simi- lar to Ophelia in all characters ex- cept that its color is greatly intensi- fied. E. A. White, Seey. I CLUB AND SOCIETY NOTES. The Worcester County (Mass.) Hor- ticultural Society will hold its annual meeting in Horticultural Hall, Decem- ber 4th, when officers for the ensuing year will be elected and reports of the year will be read. At the annual meeting of the Nia- gara Falls Horticultural Society the following officers for the ensuing year were elected: president, H. J. Moore; honorary presidents. Mayor H. P. Stephens and C. N. Clendening; first vice-president, Mrs. J. Sherlock; sec- ond vice-president, G. Emery; di- rectors, Mrs. W. McHattie, A. B. Scott, F. Graham, E. Baxter, J. L. Vanstone, .1. Mee. H. K. Beam, T. W. Shackel and Mrs. F. Anderson. The secre- tary and treasurer will be appointed at the meeting of the board of di- rectors. November 30, 1918 HORTICULTURE Many of tfie Boys are to be H For CHRISTMAS There will be great rejoicing and if the S. A. F. Publicity Bureau, Horticulture, and other active agencies make the impression they should, the coming Christmas will be the greatest this country has ever seen, florally and otherwise. GET READY and hasten this great trade revival with confidence and courage. Advertise! Advertise!! Advertise!!! Tell the trade readers of Horticulture w^hat you have to sell to them. Let them know^ you are ready to meet them on the common ground of BETTER BUSINESS FOR ALL Every issue of Horticulture from now^ until the Holidays will be at your service to co-operate in every possible w^ay. We await your copy and instructions. ome Horticulture Co, 147 Summer Street, BOSTON, MASS. ^oi; I I C U LT U K Ji November 30, 1U18 LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS PHILADELPHIA. Howard M. Earl reports that his last word from the front was Oct. 20th and at that date his two sons. Jack and Douglas, were still safe. Jno. R. Andre, the well-known rose grower of Doylestown, Pa., opened a retail establishment in the center of that borough on Nov. 27th. John W. Pepper, of Jenkintown. iiassed away on November 15th. He had a fine private estate and was a good patron of horticulture. His head gardener for about a quarter cen- tury (Wm. Robertson) carried the fame of his place far beyond local limits, and Mr. Pepper was always his keen backer and took great delight in his efforts for the advancement of gardeoing. In regard the proposed new holiday Nov. 11th, public opinion in this vi- cinity seems to be in favor of making Thanksgiving Day hereafter Nov. 11th as a national holiday instead of a movable one. This would obviate two holidays in one month and would also widen the distance from Christmas, which latter seems desirable for busi ness reasons. Probably there might be some opposition from New Eng- land sentiment where the day had its origin, but the rest of the coun- try would no doubt approve. It is reported that there has been a great decrease in insanity during the war. This to many seems remarkable and no one can give a reasonable ex- planation. The only explanation that occurs to us is that the crazy ones had to hold themselves in reserve for the time being for fear the military au thorities might get after them. But now that the war is over they can all go crazy again — about anything or nothing — and the Norristown Asylum will be likely to have more than its average. Judging by the daily press the political atmosphere seems well charged In this direction. Rochester, N. Y. — Mrs. E. P. Wilson of Edgerton street entertained the Lady Florists' Association on Tuesday, Nov. 19th. They met to make plans for the coming winter and arrange- ments were made to do Red Cross work every other week. J. B. Keller Sons are redecorating the interior of the store in white enamel throughout. Sayville, N. Y. — Mrs. Joseph Becvar is continuing the florist business of her late husband. CHICAGO. Thanksgiving questions ot the re- tailers to the wholesalers just before the big day are — "How many may 1 have?" "What portion of ray order can you fill?" J. C. Craig, well known pioneer re- tail florist of Chicago, , is recovering from a severe illness. Mr. Craig has been in the florists' business contin- uously since 1874. Mrs. Chas. McKellar, who went to Benton Harbor three weeks ago for baths for rheumatism, has been very ill with influenza while there and was not able to be moved. She is now con- valescent and hopes to return in time to spend Thanksgiving in her own home. The first fall of snow came Friday, Nov. 22. and completely covered the ground. Every twig and branch held a generous amount of snow and na- ture was wonderfully beautiful in the suburbs. The florists were not all ready for it and many will watch their opportunity to plant the tulips in the outdoor tieds, if the snow leaves again. AUie Zech, president of Zech & Mann, had the courage to try and pull the florists "over the top" in the United War Work drive. The quota was apportioned according to the amount subscribed in the recent 4th Liberty Loan drive, and was $12,500. In the last drive, the outlying florists turned their money to swell the flor- ists' returns, but on this occasion they felt it their duty to give their respec- tive towns the benefit, with the re- sult that the florists will fall far short of the mark. Though they have .given as much as before and possibly more, the credit will not be theirs as florists, which is to be regretted. BOSTON. The greenhouse of Miss Helen Mans- field, in the rear of her home, 53 Pine Grove avenue, Lynn, was gutted by fire Tuesday a. m., Nov. 19, with a loss of about $.'>00 to building and contents. .\n exploding oil heater is thought to have caused the blaze. Corp. William C. Kelly of the 101st Machine Gun Company, who was re- ported killed in action on Oct. 25, was well known in Winthrop where he had a well-established florist trade up to the declaration of war on Germany. He served on the Mexican border with the old Winthrop Machine Gun Com- pany and was still a member when it was merged into the 101st. Corp. Kelly is an East Boston boy born and bred. HYDRANGEAS I'ot-growu. 1 year old, out of pots. Varieties sueh as Mme. Rlveraine, Gen. de Vibraye. I!;uliaiit, Bouquet Rose, Avalanche Mine. Trauftault, Mme. Mouilliere, Souv de Chautanl, Lily Mouilliere. Flowering: hranches Per 1(H) * $20.00 ■' to 0 30.00 ~ to 10 40.00 1« to ^ 50.00 '- to lo 75.00 Terms: Cash with order. Packing charges of 5':', of value of order will be added. ANTON SGKULTHEIS College Point, L. I., New York A. LEUTHY & CO. Pretty well sold oat but tell ns your wants and we will do our best as always. Headquarters still for Plants of Quality ROSLINDALE, MASS. NURSERY STOCK Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Shrabs, Small Fruits, ClematU, Evercreens and Kos«». Writp for Tnuie I.lst W. t T. SMITH COMPANY, Eiim, N. T. We are subscribers to the Nurserymen*! Fund for Market Development HOLLAND NURSERIES BENT HARDY RHODUDENnSONa, AZALEAS, CONIFERS, CLEMATIS, H. P. R08E8, SHRUBS AND HKB- BACEOrS PLANTS. P. OUWEFKERK. »E l»i SIreit WiibMtin Uitls r. I ••. I KtMM. K. I. NEW YORK. Report has it that the Asmus rose growing establishment in West Hobo- ken is to be shut down this winter. George F. Struck announces that he has resigned his position with the Heatherhome Seed and Nursery Co. to take effect Nov. 30th, and that he will not be connected with the florists' trade in the future. Directors of the American Forestry Association, meeting here Nov. 23, sent messages to the Board of Commission- ers of the District of Columbia and to Mayor Hylan of New York, urging the planting of memorial trees in honor of soldiers killed on European battlefields. It was suggested that the Washington board select an appropriate place for planting trees for the allied nations, while the New York executive was re- quested to have "Victory Oaks" or "Victory Elms" planted as a part of the city's memorial to her soldier dead. The forestry association offered to co- operate in such work. November 30, 1918 H 0 H T 1 C U L T TT R E 537 AMBRIGAN SBED TRADE ASSOCIATION Offlc^rs — President. F. \V. BnlgisDo, \ra»hin!;ton, D. C; First Vice-President, W m. G. Scarlett, Baltimore, Md.; Second Vice-President, David Burpee, PhJIadel- pliia. Pa.; Secretary-Treasurer, C. S. Kendel, Cleveland, O. Corn-Borer Now Limited to Two Small Sections. According to the State Department of Agriculture, the corn-borer pest is now limited to a small territory north of Boston, including Beverly, Wen- ham, Topsfield, Reading, and also a southerly section, taking in the east- ern half of Newton and from there out to the shore line. Not only has the borer been found in corn stalks, but in large weeds of all kinds; also in oats and even geraniums and dahlias. It has been buried as deep as 12 inches and has made its way to the light from that depth. That is one reason why tlie Commission recommends that all in- fected vegetation be burned rather than buried. Wholesale Seedsmen's League. At the annual meeting of the Whole- sale Seedsmen's League which was lield at the Hardware Club, New York, November 14, the following of- ficers were elected: .John L. Hunt, Cambridge, N. Y., president; Lem W. Bowen. Detroit, Mich., vice-president; Bui-nett Landreth, .Jr., Bristol, Pa., secretary. All the directors were re- elected. ST. LOUIS. The St. Louis Florist Club held their postponed meeting on the 21st of November at the Missouri Botan- ical Garden. The report of the pub- licity committee announced the plac- ing of advertisements in the Globe- Democrat and Post-Dispatch announc- ing Thanksgiving Day. Fred Am- mann of Bdwardsville, 111., president elect of the S. A. F., made an eloquent .address on the publicity movement. Secretary J. J. Windier proposed that the next m«eting should be an open one, inviting all florists irrespective of membership to attend this meeting, •and endeavor to get every retailer in- terested and a subscriber to the move- ment. Luther Armstrong showed a new yellow chrysanthemum which he had named Marjorie Armstrong. After the meeting the members viewed the chrysanthemum display at the Garden. Edward Cicoski has opened up his new store at High and Franklin streets. This is a prominent comer and no flower store in the immediate vicinity. "Seeds with a Lineage" All Varieties Thoroughly tested at our trial grounds, Rayne* Park, London, England. Send for Catalogue CARTERS TLSTED SEEDS, Inc.. 166 Clumber of Csmmerce BI(lg.,Bo>toa. Mu*. Obituary William King Murray. William King Murray, nurseryman of Flushing, N. Y., for over fifty years, died Nov. 15th, aged 79 years. He is survived by two daughters and three sons. Mrs. George Volke. Airs. Volke, wife of George Volke, of the New York Cut Flower Co., died at her home in Richmond Hill on Novem- ber 12, of pneumonia, aged 28 years. She is survived by her husband and one son. Alfred A. Marshall. Alfred Augustus Marshall, famed the country over as an apple grower and horticulturist, died at his home, 31 Prospect street, "Fitchburg, Mass.. Nov. 17th, aged 73 years. Mr. Mar- shall is survived by his wife and two sons. Mrs. Pierre Milliot. Anna Frances Milliot, widow of Pierre Milliot, died at her home in Yonkers, N. Y., on November 14, aged 74 years. She has been a representa- tive florist for halt a century, assisted by members of her family. She leaves four sons and four daughters. Raymond C. Thoirs. Aniong the seriously wounded at the front announced on the 20th inst. appeared the name of Raymond C. Thoirs, a son of James M. Thoirs, the well known Camden florist. He was associated with his father in business and was a member of the Florists' Club of Philadelphia. He was a cor- poral in the 104th Engineers' Corps. The battle in which the casualty hap- pened took place Oct. 4th. Now comes the news that he has succumbed. Our sincere sympathy is hereby extended to his sorrowing family and friends. BUSINESS TROUBLES. Lake Forest, III.— D. D. P. Roy, seedsman; liabilities, $5,359.33; assets, $2,755.61. Los Angeles, Cal. — The Aggeler & Musser Seed Co. has moved its whole- sale and retail seed business to 620 South Spring street. 'MMMMmsumM^jum^m^ AND BULBS IBobbtngtoirs § 128 Chamber* St , N. Y. City FREESIA PCKITY MAMMOTH, % incb aod up. SWEET PEAS, Winter Flowering Spencer, best varieties. LILILM GIGANTELM. from Cold storage, iu ciises of .'iOO. CYCLAMEN SEED, finest American grown, new varieties, CINERARLA BEGONIA "NICE" STOCKS, ETC. Send us a card stating kind and quantities wanted and will give you special price*. J. M. THORBURN & CO. 63 Barclay Street ThronKh to 64 Park Plaea NEW YORK CITY BAMBOO CANE STAKES Per bale Per bale NATCRAl,, 6-9 ft.. 600 »1.00 " 9-12 ft., 400 8J>0 Prices ex warehouse New York Terms— Net cash 30 days. McHUTCHISON & CO. 95 Chambers 8t„ New York STUMPP & WALTER CO. Seeds and Bulbs 30-32 Barclay Street NEW YORK CITY FREESIA PURITY New Crop Now od HaDd. NEW CROP PERENNIAL FLOWER SEEDS JOSEPH BRECK & SONS' CORP. 47-64 North Market St., Bonton. Ma«. When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE .538 HOETICULTURE November 30, 1918 IN THE National Capitol *t yonr Berricc to dellTer Flowera cr Deslcns on Order by Tolo- rr»ph or othorwiio. Prompt Koliable Serrice. GEORGE H. COOKE Connoctioat Ato, and L Bt. WASHINGTON, D .C. "The Telegraph Florist" Momber of Florists' TeleHraph DeliTcry 124 TREMONT ST. IM roK KANSAS CITY Transfer Your Order* to SAMUEL MURRAY 1017 Grand Avenue Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery DAVID CLARKE'S SONS Deliver orders from any part of the country to New York City Write or Telecraph 2139-2141 Broadway, - New York Telephone 1662-1553 Colambns KOTTMHIER, Flori 426 Maditon Ave. and 49th St., New York. AUo Vanderbilt Hotel Telephone, Murray Hill 183 Out-of-town Orders Solicited. Location Central. Personal Attention. Member F. T. D. Asso. 4DAM SEKENGER FLORIST 3«NEWBURY^^ BANGOR, MB. fVe Cover all Points in Maine Providence, Rhode Island Johnston Brothers LEADING FLORISTS 36 Dorrance Street Member Florists' Telegraph Deltirery Of Interest to Retail Florists 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.— H. G. Eyres, 106 State St Albany, N. Y.— The Roaery, 23 Steuben St Albany, N. Y.— Danker. Bangor, Me.— Adam Sekenger, 32 New- bury St. Boston— ThoB. F. Galvln, 1 Park St Boston— Penn the Florist, 124 Tremont St Buffalo, N. Y.— S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St Buffalo, N. Y.— Palmer's, 304 Main St Cimhridge, Mass. — John McKenzie. Chicago— William J. Smyth, Michigan Ave. and 31st St Cleveland, O.— J. M. Gasser Co., Euclid Ave. Cleveland, O.— Adam Graham & Sons, 5523 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, O.— Knoble Bros., 1836 W. 26th St Cleveland, O.— The Smith & Fetters Co.. T.'fS Euclid Ave. Denver. Col. — Pnik Floral Co.. 1643 Broadway. Detroit. Mich. — J. Hreltmeyer's Sons, corner Brnilway and Gratiot Ave. Elizabeth, N. J.— Leahy's, 1169 E. Jersey St. East Orange. N. J.— Smith, The Florist Kail itner. Mass. — Warburton. 4'J5 New i;..st..ii K.l. and .■56 N. Main St Kansas Cit.v. Mo. — Samuel Murray, 1017 (liami Ave. ■New Haven, Conn. — J. N. Champion & I'l... UI'.'G Chapel St. .New Yoik— David Clarke's Sons, 2139- 1'141 Broarlwa.v. New York- Alex. McConnell, 611 5th Ave. New York- Young & Nugent, 42 W. 28th. New York- A. T. Bunyard, 413 Madison Ave., at 48th St. New York — Dards, N. E. corner 44th St. and Madison Ave. New York- G. E. M. Stumpp, 761 Fifth Ave. New York— Thos. F. Galvln, Fifth Ave., at 4eth St. New York- Kottmlller, 426 Madison Ave. and 49tb St, also Vanderbilt Hotel. New York— Max Schllng, 785 Fifth Ave. Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda, 1415 Faruum St. Providence, R. I.— Johnston Bros., 38 Dorrance St. Rochester, N. Y.— J. B. Keller Sons, 25 Clinton Ave. N. St. Louis, Mo.— Fred C. Weber, 4326-28 Olive St. St Paul. Minn. — Holm & Olson, Inc. Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. — F. B. Pier- son Co. Toronto. Can.— J. H. Dnnlop, 8-10 West Adelaide St Washington, D. C. — Gude Bros., 1214 F St Washington, D. C— CSeorge H. Cooke, Connecticut Ave. and L St. Worcester, Mass. — Randall's Flower Shop, 22 Pearl St. The GREAT WORLD WAR WON but we must still back up THE GOVERNMENT to our uttermost BUY AND SELL WAR SAVING STAMPS Established 1874 341 Madison Avenue NEW 'VORK JOHN BREITMEYER'S =SONS— Cor. Broadway and Gratiot Ave*. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs . . . Nlgii Grade Cut Blooms We cover all Mlohl^an points and g—d ■eotions of Ohio, Indiana and Caaada. Members Florists' Telegraph I>eUveiT Association. ocrD£ BROS CO ■ 214 F STNW WASBDrCTOM l>C GUDE BROS. CO. WASHINGTON, D. C. Member Florists Teleffrspb Debvery Orders (or NEW VORK. Write or Fhone to MAX SGHLING 785 Fiftli Ave. B«8t Florists in the States as References. ECROPEAN ORDERS BIEGGTED Members of the Florists' Telegraph DeliTery THE ROSERY 23 STEUBEN ST. A,l-BAr4Y, N. Y. FLOWER DEUVERIES FOR ALBANY AND VICINnT Members Florists* Telegraph Delivery G. E. M. STUMPP 761 Fifth Ave. NEW YORK CITY iewlier Florists' Telegraph Delivery Assi. YOUNG & NUGENT 42 West 28 Street New Yoric Member FIorliit«' Telemiph DellTerr NO ORDERS ACCEPTED FOR LESS THAN $6.00 DANKER Albany, New York The best of F. T. D. Service alway* November 30, 1918 HORTIGU LTURE 539 CHICAGO Send Your Order* to WILLIAM J. SMYTH Member FloritU' Telegraph Delivery AssociatioD Michigan Ave. at 31st Street Prompt Auto Deliver* Service THOS. F. GALVIN II cm VnOV S^^ F>f*>* Ave. NCfff I UnlV VanderblltHotel anCTAil 1 '*<■■'*< street Dud I Ull 799 Boylston Street liliniiu ti Stiiitrs ul ill Entire Ptiits Orders Filled Day or Night for Oi^EVE and State of Ohio Complete Stock. Regular di§connt to Trade. KNOBLE BROS. 1896 W. 25th St., ClcTeland, O. Member Florists' Telegraph DellTery THE SMITH & FETTERS CO. 73S Euclid Avenue CLEVELAND, OHIO Flowers of Every Kind in Season CLEVELAND A. GRAHAM & SON 5S23 Euclid Ave. Will take good care of your orders Mtmiert oj F. T. D. Associatien, Retail Deliveries to central Hndson River points, Telegraphic Order. WOOD BROS. FI8HKILL,, N. 1'. S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y. AKDEKSON service means fresh, sturdy Stock and prompt deliveries in BCFFAXtO, LOCKFORT, NIAGARA FALLS and WB8TKRN NEW TORK. Member Florists' Telecntph Delivery HIGH GRADE PLANTS For Retail Stores a Specialty ASK FOR UST THOMAS ROUND. Nahant. Mast. WORCESTER, MASS. Randall's Flower Shop ■ABRT 1. BANDALl., Froprletor. Member FlorisU' Telegraph Delivery A NEW RETAILERS' ASSOCIATION. The meeting of the Chicago retail- ers, which was in session when we went to press last week, completed the organization of that body and it is now called The Chicago Retail Flor- ists' Association. The charter closed with 24 members; the by-laws offered at the previous meeting adopted and the officers elected as follows: L. R. Bohannon, president; A. Lange, vice- president; W. J. Smythe, treasurer; Wm. Wienhoeber, secretary. The or- ganization has been carefully planned and its officers are all men who have made enviable reputations as success- ful florists. Its membership is com- posed of prominent florists and such an organization ought to acceptably handle the many perplexing things that often hamper the retail business. NEW FLOWER STORES. Norfolk, Va. — \V, P. Cotton Floral Co. Ipswich, Mass. — F. Schrempf, .Mar- ket street. Pittsfield, Mass.— F. I. Drake & Co., florists, are to move December 1 from 215 North street to the north halt of the Enright shoe store in the Hull- Morton block. HESS & SWOBODA FLORISTS Telephones 1501 and X. 1632 1415 Farnum St. OIVIiEkIHA, IMEB. THE F. T. D. FLORIST for Elizabeth, N. J. LEAHY'S Best of Service 1169 E. Jersey St. H. F. A. LANGE WORCESTER, MASS. DeUverles to aU points In New EnglaBd. 1X6,000 Bquare Feet of Olaea. Member Florlst«' Telegraph DeUvery Association. EAST ORANGE, N. J. SMITH, The Florist We deliver by automobile in East, West and South Orange, also Glen Rirtse. Mont- clalr Bloomfield. Newark and New York. 3T. LOUIS, MO. FRED C. WEBER 4326-28 Olive St. Htmiir FlorisU TiUgraph Delirtry AtieciatUn NOTICE INITIALS. We Kavt ont Uort cnlf THE J. M. 6AS8ER COMPANY, Euclid Av The Far- Famed Flowers of TORONTO Delivered on mail or telerrmph order f«*~ any oooasion, In any part ef the DomlnleA, JOHN H. DUNLOP »-18 West Adelaide 8t. - TORONTO, ONT Efficient Delivery- Service ALL, BOSTON SUBURBS JOHN McKENZIE 1927 Mass. Ave., CAMBRIDGE, IIA£S. "THE HOME OF FLOWERS" The largest oat flower store In Amarlea, Orders for the TWIN CITIES and for ail' Northwestern points ffWen prompi a^ tentlon. HOLM & OLSON, incorporated ST. PAUL, MINN. ^'" Park Floral Go. B. E. GILLI8, President. E. P. NEIMAN, Secretary. Member Florists' Telerrmph DellTery DENVER. COLORADO Quality and Reliability WARBURTON FALL RIVER, MASS. DellTerlea of Flowers aad Flaata Ik FAXX river and oontlraans territory. 540 HORTICULTURE November 30, 1918 Your Order For BEAUTIES will be filled complete if you depend on us to supply you. The quality is the best and the price is right. THE LEO NIESSEN GO. 1201 Race Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. TRY Horticulture's Advertisers FIRST Before Looking Elsewhere Tell Them You Did So And They'll Reciprocate EDWARD REID WHOLESALE FLORIST 1619 - 21 Raarteid St., PhiUdelpliia, P*. CHOICE BEAUTIES, ORCHIDS, VALLEY, ROSES at all Seasonabli Varieties of Cat Flewcrs CHARLES E.MEEHAN Wholesale Cut Flower* Plants, Greens, etc. 1 So. Mole St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. GEORGE B. HART WHOLESALE FLORIST 24 stone St., Rochester, N. Y. E. CHILL CO. Wholesale Florists fVIOIHIVI^IMD. IIME>. ■i.atl*m HerttcBltarc whsD wrltlns. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, Inc. WHOLESAU COMMISSION FLORISTS 0«K*lsam«ata S*Uclted Hardy Fancy Fern Oar Specialty tS4 RANDOLPH ST.. DETROIT. MICH. The Hoate for Quality and Service ZECH & MANN M^We are Wholesale Florists Doing ■ Strictly Wholesale Business 30 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO R / ^ I* CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA. PA. 1 -► IF You Want Anything from Boston Get It From Henry M. Robinson & Co. For Safety Place Your Orders M-itA Vs IHEIMF9Y iVI. ROOINSON A 2 (¥inthrop Square and 32 Otis Street, BOSTON, MASS. WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS TRADE PRICES -Per 100 TO DEALERS ONLY Roses Am Beauty, Sp«3al . . . " '* Fancy and Extra '* " No. I and culls.. Russell Hadlev Mock. Key Arenbetg, rioosier Beauty Ward, HillinedoQ KjUamey , Key , Taft Ophelia. Sunburst Carnatioiks Cattleras LiHes, Lonsiflonun Lilies, Specioeum Lily of the Valley Snapdragon Violets Dahlias Calendula • • Chrys«nthemuins Oardeoias ■ ■ - . Adiantum Smilax- Asparasus Plumosos. A Spren. (loo Bchs.l . BOSTON Nov. jO I ST. LOUIS I Nov. 25 PHILA. Nov. 25 20. CO IS.OO 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 4.00 4 00 6.00 6.(.o 4 50 fiO.OO 13. 00 8.00 6.00 1. 00 lO.CO 1. 00 35.00 7500 50.00 35.00 35A o 15 03 30.00 18.00 IS.OC 18.00 10.00 10.00 75.00 16. • o 15.00 B.OO 3. CO 35. CO 35,00 50.00 30.00 ao.oo lO.OO 10.00 5 00 5.o« 5.00 6.00 8 00 8.00 8.0 50.* o 3 coo 3,00 4.CO 1.50 5.00 ts.co I 4*. 00 30. CO 3C.OO 35 00 25 .«c i\.oo 10.' o I3.00 I a. 00 15 00 10.00 8 .00 23.00 I' .00 6 00 s.oo 8.00 75.00 60.00 40.0* 35 00 10. uo 60. 10 00 6.00 6.00 5.00 6.00 4.00 40. «o ' to 1.00 to 35 00 to ILO.OO 75.00 50.00 30.00 30.00 20.00 13.00 20.00 8.0c 10.00 15.0c 5.00 50.0c 15.00 4.00 •50 l.oe 1. 00 10.00 to 4 .00 5c .00 to 1. 00 31. CO 60.00 J. A. BUDLONG 184 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers CHRYSANTHEMUMS, ROSES, CARNATIONS AND ALL OTHER SEASONABLE STOCK Shipping order* have moit careful attention alwayi William F. Kasting Co. 568 570 WASHINGTON STREET BUFFALO, N. Y. November 30, 1918 HORTICULTURE 541 DEEDS-NOT— WORDS WE ARE ALIVE IN REALTY— NOT FANCY Business either progresses or stands still, or gradually slips back in the "also ran" class. Our Business Progress distinctly proves that we are of a Progressive Type, which is exemplified by our Beautiful New Store and modern improvements we have installed. The B. A. Snyder Co. was founded on Quality, Service and Right Prices; nothing spectacular ever entered in our methods. Our original idea of Quality, Service and Price to our many customers has earned for us the cognomen as the House of Quality, with a square deal to all. So, that today with the most modem store in New England, we cannot refrain from rejoicing over the fact that it is our pleasure to offer our numerous customers throughout the country our Service and Facilities unsurpassed by none for you to command. TRY US ONCE YOU WILL AGAIN B. A. SNYDER CO., Wholesale Florists 21-23-25 Otis Street, BOSTON, MASS. Telephone*. Fort Hill 1 083-1084-1085 Flower Market Reports These notes are written BOSTON on the day before Thanks- giving and the final re- port of the flower situation as affected by the holiday cannot now be foi'eseen. There is a short supply of roses, but apparently enough carna- tions and chrysanthemums to fill the demand at the very high prices asked. These seem to lag because out-of-town florists are unable to meet the wholesale figure and come out whole. The quality of the stock in evidence is all right. The cold spell has re- tarded the plants and hardened the texture of the flowers. When this is in print CHICAGO Thanksgiving will be over. At this writing, a shortage of stock exists and shipping orders are being cut. It does not seem possible that any grower would be unwise enough to hold back chrys- anthemum stock at this time (Mon- day) and as the last minute telegrams are sure to come, it is evident that the demand will far exceed supply. Chrys- anthemums, always so much to be de- sired at Thanksgiving, were hurried on by mild weather and bright sun- shine and the stock is nearly all cut. Roses have been selling well and have been only about equal to demand for many weeks, so the extra demand finds no accumulation waiting for it. Carnations are not quite so easy to figure on, growers having formed a habit of holding back their stock, often to such an extent as to make it worth- less when placed on the market and only the day before Thanksgiving will tell whether this year that will happen again. There are few carnations to- WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS - "^=™«^-/o"iJIXleiu. only Rotes Am, Beauty, Speaat " ** Fancy and Extra *' " No, I and culls Russell Hadley Euler, Mock Aicnberg, Hoosier Beauty Ward, Hillingdon Killarney. Key, Taft Ophelia, Sunburst Camatioiu C«ttler«a Lilies, Lonffiflorum Lilies, Speciosum Lily of the Valley Snapdragon Violets DahKas Calanilula Chryssnlhemums Gardenias Adiantum Smilax Asparacvs Pin. & Spren. (looBhs.) CINCINNATI Ncv, 20 CHICAGO Nov. as BUFFALO Nov. 25 PITTSBURG Nov. 35 35.00 15.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6,00 5. 00 4.00 3.00 3.(» 2.00 60.00 15.00 35-O0 30.00 10.00 15.0G la.oo 13.00 8.00 6.00 6.0a 4X0 3.00 75.00 30. (.0 6.00 .50 5.00 15.03 to 50.00 15,00 33,00 1,00 30.OO 35.00 40.00 30,00 15.00 6.00 15.00 15.00 6.00 4.00 4.00 4 *>o 5.00 65.00 13.00 5. 00 4.00 •75 3.00 10,00 1. 00 ao.oo 35.00 50.00 40,00 to. CXI 35.00 lO.OO s«,*o 35.0c 10.00 10 00 10. CO 8.00 t^.oo 15.00 6.00 6 00 1.50 4.00 So.uo 1.50 25.00 50.00 60.00 40.00 5.0c 6.00 6.00 6. CO 6.00 5.00 6. 00 6.00 5. CO 60.00 15.00 4,00 to to to to to to to to to 8.00 to 4, CO to •75 to to 2.00 to lU.OO to 25.00 to t .00 (O 30.00 to 35.00 to 73.00 50.00 8. CO i5.ot 13.00 10. CO 1 5. CO 8.00 1 2. 00 I3.UO 3.0c 75.00 20.00 ts.oo 10.00 8.00 '•»5 3.00 4c. fO 35.00 i.«5 25.00 50.00 50.00 30.00 30,00 10.00 r5.oc 40.00 :A^Ks-r «a«K »-r CONSIONMENTS SOLICITED riioni(to«|,„^a„ NEW YORK THE KERVAN CO Fresh Cot DeeoratlTa BTerrrveaa. Highest SUndard of Quality. Larreat Stock In America. Write for Illustrated CaUlos of Greens and FlortsU' Sappltet 119 W. 28th St, - - NEW YORK WILLIAM fl. KUEBLER Brooklyn's Foramoit aad BmI WHOLESALE COMMISSION HOUSE A r«it Clua Matket tmt alS CUT FLOWERS m WiHomliby St., Brokly. ^. T I. C. FORD tat West 2Sth %X., NEW YOMC riiE m. m\ mm A FnU Use of AI,I, OCT IXOWBKB Telephone S870 Fammt. WHOLESALE COMMISSIOH FLORIST SELLING AGENT FOR LARGEST GROWERS TBUPBONI A (nil line of Choice Cat Flower S*Mk tar aU p.r»sss«. itMkam 131 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY 2281 IM9 Business Here Is Always Good NEED MORE FLOWERS. Send your stock here and get Top Market Prices RWkJt^'W^M %m^lP|^S^S 130 West 28th Street iVl M^ W^m ^#\r ^Lm I ^9 ^9 , New York AGENT FOB CABIL1,0'8 CATTL,EYA8 HENRY M. ROBINSON CO. OF NEW YORK i-m-T \A^*s« »«Kt T«U»ho s, U— WM Madlsi oa Saaaro MAcmioa L. ai.Aas. COBSICB NEW YORK QCOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealen Only ROSES AND CARNATIONS American Boautr, Special " " FsuiC7 and Extra. ** ** No. I and culU. . Riusoll. HuUer Euler, Mock. Key Arenberc. Hoosier Beauty Ward. HiUinadoB KilUmey, Taft Opbolia. Suaborat Camaliaas iMtPMtllWwk In. |23 1111 35.00 i«.oo 9.00 3.00 3.00 s.oo 9.00 a.oo a.o* s.oo 1.50 60.00 33.00 10.00 13.00 iS'Oo 8.00 3.00 6.00 10.00 3.00 FMMlflMl Iw. IS liii 23.00 ID JS." 15.00 to • J.OO 9.00 te 10.00 6.ao to a].oa 6 00 te 11.00 6.00 IS J5« 6.00 ta ij.oe 6.00 to 1S.00 600 Is 15« 6ao to 10.00 3.00 te 6.00 WE WANT MORE SHIPPERS We hare a nameren* cUentate of New Terk City bayor. and tka tammm* aa- eaeds oar supply. This Is eapsalally tra* sf Bssss. We hBTe ersry taeUtty aa4 abDOdant means and beat retorns are aasnrad far stack eonslrned to as. Address Tear CklpaMSts ta UNITED CUT FLOWER 1 1 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK CO. Inc. D. J. Pappas, PrM. To the Florist Trade of America The Unprecedented Demand for Supplies of every kind, even with Our Kfficient Organization and Elxtenslve Warerooms, Taxes Us to the Limit to Fill our Daily Orders. If we cannot always supply all your wants on the moment don't get Impatient. New goods are constantly arriving. SeTid yowr ordert early and v>e thall give every possible attentioiu 1129 Arch Str««t PHILA., PA. H. Bayersdorfer & Co. RCED HONE: FARBAOCT 7W November 30, 1918 HORTICULTURE 543 I Flower Market Reports (Continued from page 541) for orchids, lily of the valley and the choicer miniature roses. A sudden turn to NEW YORK hard freezing temper- atures has resulted in a reduced cat of roses and generally influenced a sharp advance in prices on all flowers for Thanksgiving Day. But when these notee are in print our readers will know the Thanksgiving Day story better than anybody can predict it, hence, we "hold our horses" until next issue, hoping everybody will get what he expects, provided that his expectation is fair and reasonable^ We have had a PHILADELPHIA fairly good week here; no great advance in prices but a pretty good clean up. The short roses have gone better and the finer qualities have held their own very well. There Is no glut of chrysanthemums and that market Is in a very healthy condi- tion. The crops of the finer varieties seem to hav« materialized a little earlier than usual, which makes it look like a bit of a scramble for the Thanksgiving trade. Carnations are getting better in shipping condition. The softness has disappeared, the fine cool weather having hardened them up. Chrysanthe- ROCHESTER, N. Y. mums of good qual- ity are the chief sellers in this market but have been none too plentiful, as most of the growers are looking for- ward at this writing to a big Thanks- giving trade. Roses are good but have been quite scarce. Violets are poor. Carnations of good quality and sell well. Artificial baskets and wreathe are already being made for Christmais trade. The market the past ST. LOUIS week was a strong one. Funeral work and hos- pital flowers kept the retailers busy, and the latter part of week all flowers J. K. N Bdtfan Floral Supply Ct. S47-U7 Cambrids* St., Bectoa Headquarters for C¥CAS, BASKETS, WIBK DB8ION8 and WAX FLOWEBS Send for price Hit It you have not re- ceived one. ROBERT DYSART OeRTinEO PUBUC ACCOUNTANT Simple method • of eorrect aceonntlnc eepeeiaUy adapted for llorlite' o«e^ BOOKS BAXANCKD AND ADJrSTBD 40 STATE STREET . . BOSTO T»leT>hon« Mala U •'4 L81DER nraB WBOLBS^LS OMMISSION TIADB FOl OVBR TBIETI TEARS" Have o demand for more than I eon supplj/. Rose Qrowers Call or Write. 118 West 28th SL IME\A/ YORK TEUPH0NE8 Fanacot 1«7 and aOM NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only MISCELUNEOUS Cattlttrw . LiUec. Lonrifloniia Lilie*. SpAcuMom LilT of the Valley Snapdragon VioUU Dahlia* OaI«wlaU Cbr7»aath«munia Garj— iag AcUaBtmn •.*••• Smilax Asparacna Plamoans, Sc Spren (loo bunches) . Ust Ptrt If WhI Riithrti WnI iidiiC Nov. 23 NKiNiitNn.25 1911 nil 95.00 to 50.00 jS.oo 10 50 .oc B.oo to 10.00 10. oc to 15.00 •.00 to 5.00 5.00 to to.oo 3.00 to 1.00 4.00 to 8.0c 45.00 to 35.00 ao.to to .\S<"> .30 to to .60 ■30 to to 1. 00 1,00 to 1 50 1.00 to 1.15 6.00 to 35.00 6.00 to 35.o:> ao.to to 35.00 20.00 to J5.00 .25 to -50 ■ as to ■ 50 10.00 to 13. 00 10.00 to to ,01 10.00 to 15.00 10.00 tc 2J.OC were held at holiday prices. Roses and carnations showed considerable advance and chrysanthemums in white and light colors brought fancy prices. Smilax was scarce, also vio- lets, which had call since cool weath- er started. The wholesalers are dis- playing holiday goods, red and green ruscus. etc. VISITORS' REGISTER. Boston — Leonard Barron, Garden City, N. Y.; H. D. Hemenway, Wash- ington, D. C; M. C. Bbel, Madison. N. J.: Dr. L. H. Bailey, Ithaca, N. Y. Chicago — Mr. and Mrs. Roy Currie, Milwaukee, Wis.: Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Curtis, Webster City, Iowa; Chas. FYueh, Saginaw, Mich.; A. Barber of Park Flower Shop, Cleveland, Ohio; Milton Alexander, New York: Sam'l Sellgman, New York; A. Williams, Muncie, Ind.; Pred Reutschler, Madi- son, Wis.; Alfred Forder, Cincinnati. O.; A. E. Kunderd, (Joshen, Ind.; L. S. Hlnes, Omaha, Neb. Philadelphia — J. H. Hasson, At- lantic City, N. J.; Charles Sim, Rose- mont. Pa.; James M. Tholrs, Camden, N. J.; John Young, secretary S. A. F., N. Y. City ; Charles H. Totty, Madison, N. J.; John Klrachner, Cleveland, O.; Miss Helen Lou Dundore Moore, Lan- caster, Pa.; Mrs. M. M. Schiltze, Char- lotte, N. C; Mrs. Chas. Uttley, Harris- burg, Pa.; Robert Bard, Syracuse, N. Y.; W. J. Stroh, Forty Fort, Pa.; H. C. Neubrand, Middletown, Oonn.; B. F. Delaney, J. Chas. McCuUough Co., Cincinnati. "I Newark, N. Y.— Mrs. Margaret Lor- ing has sold the greenhouses and business of the Loring Floral Com- pany to Wra. Stimming, a former em- ploye. CHRYSANTHEMUM EXHIBIT AT PITTSBURGH FLORISTS' CLUB. At the club meeting on November '< there was a splendid exhibit, mainly chrysanthemums. A yellow seedling by Manus Curran of Sewickley. was much admired. It is a cross between Wm. Turner and Odessa. He also had a fine collection of pompons, among them a pink and a white. Wm. Thompson showed many stand- ard varieties, also a fine lot of pompons. Jas. Murphy, James Stew- art and Herman Roff were also well represented. Schenley Park had a handsome exhibit. The awards were as follows: First ojass certificate to Manus Curran for his seedling; cul- tural certificate for collection to Wm. Thompson. Jas. Murphy, Jas. Stew- art, Herman Roff and Schenley Park. HENTZ ft NASH, Inc. Wliolesale Commision Florists 85 and 57 West 26th Straet '^•""F^r'ra.ut "" ^^W YORK QCJAUTir QCAMTTTT CHARLES MILLANG WhoUiale Floritt 5S-S7 West Mtb St., NEW YOBK ATTENTION VABIBXT Toothpicks MaaafactuTed \tj W.J.GOWEE, Berlin, N.Y. 10 000 ..$S.!S SO.OOO. . .$9.76 Sample free. For sale by dealer*. HORTICULTURE November 30, 191S BETTERING THE FLOWER TRADE By Otto Amiing, Before the Chicago Florists' Club. As a member of a committee ap- pointed by the president "to make recommendations for bettering condi- tions in the trade," 1 have made a careful study of this subject. My ob- servations and experience lead me to submit first, an analysis of the situa- tion, and then recommendations for improvements. At present, under existing condi- tions all branches of the trade are suffering and not getting the returns they should. The hardest hit of all is the grower, the backbone of the busi- ness, who has by far the greatest in- vestment of any, the biggest fixed expense in depreciation, and other- wise, and an extremely hazardous business. He is at present facing a serious situation and wondering whether it will be possible for him to survive. However, upon his welfare depends the further existence of the wholesaler and retailer. Reports show that many greenhouse establishments are now operating at a loss. Of these many, finding it im- possible to produce at a loss indefi- nitely, will close down all, or part of their houses, to keep from losing more. This reduction in the supply, added to the former output of the glass already abandoned, may cut quite a figure in the future of our business, and directly affect both wholesaler and retailer. To prevent further curtailment of production it is necessary to get bet- ter average prices for the grower than those prevailing in past seasons. To this end the co-operation and assist- ance of all branches of the trade are needed. Better average prices will keep the growers above water, in- crease the commission and lessen the handling expense of the wholesaler and insure the retailer a steady flow of stock. It has been suggested that the only solution of the grower's problem is the establishment of a powerful grow- ers' organization to handle the selling and establish a chain of stores for the direct disposal of flowers to the public at profitable prices. This, however, may be unnecessary, as there is no reason why the established wholesale houses should not handle the stock at prices that will enable the grower to make ends meet. Must Know Cost of Production To accomplish this, it is necessary in the first place, for the wholesaler to know what profitable prices for flowers are. and secondly, to get them. Many wholesalers have no producing experience; that of others is anti- quated. Therefore it is necessary for the grower to supply an accurate rec- ord of present day cost of production per flower, from which to determine the price he should get for the vari- ous varieties and grades from time to time to bring the season's average up to what it should be. I am con- vinced that a thorough knowledge of what it costs to produce each flower today will open the eyes of many men in the flower business, and lead them to realize more fully that each flower has a value, and spur them on to get better average prices and not sell as cheaply as has been common practice most of the time in the past. Profitable prices can be gotten by the wholesaler if asked. Many times it requires nothing more than the asking. It should be borne in mind that nature brings on by far the larg- est quantity of stock during spring and summer months, and that the prevailing prices in these months in a great measure decides the season's average price. Even though prices may seem high during some months when production is low, to make up for the low averages prevailing at times, requires selling at these good figures. Uniform prices by all houses on equal stock, and the establishment and maintenance of a minimum price on flowers, such as $1 per 100 on roses, 50c. per 100 on carnations, and similar figures on other staple arti- cles, would also result in materially improving weekly returns to the grower, as frequently as niuch stock can be sold at these figures than could be moved if allowed to drop still fur- ther, thereby demoralizing the market. Prevent Glut Damage by Gifts to Hospitals It would be better, in times of abundance, to donate to the hospitals the unsold surplus, if any, after prices have reached these extremely low levels, than follow the practices of many wholesalers to offer stock for sale at 50c. per lOO when competitors are asking a higher established mini- mum. No greater quantity of stock is sold at the lower figure and the loss to the grower and wholesaler is tremendous. It matters little whether lohn Doe's stock Is sold, or that of .lim Smith, nor whether one whole- saler makes the sale, or another. The main thing is that someone make a profitable sale and not below the es- tablished minimum. If all whole- salers keep this in mind the wonder- ful mutual results will be reflected on the grower's statement. Reconsigntnent Disadvantages. Another practice of the wholesaler which has frequently come within my own personal observation, which does not work out to the grower's best in- terests, is the reconsignment of stock, and the neglect at times of one whole- saler to charge another market price for goods bought although the stock .so purchased is ofttimes again billed out at top market prices. In fact, some wholesalers have few or no con- signors, and openly boast of being able to buy stock from others at prices enabling them to resell at wholesale at figures yielding them as high as 100 per cent, profit. Growers can curb this practice and get the full price at which stock is billed to the retailer less the usual 15 per cent, commission by so distributing their stock that no one house will be over- loaded on certain stock and placing it as nearly direct to the buyer as possible. Establish Grade Standards A uniform system of grading such stock as roses by all growers,, to a certain length of stem, say 12 in. and under, 15 in., 18 in., 24 in., 30 in.,. 36 in. and 48 in., to tie them in bun- dles of 50 each, allowing one extra for breakage, would materially lessen the expense of handling the stock by the wholesaler as frequently stock can be sold in these original bundles, thereby eliminating some of the breakage and bruises incidental to re- grading. Open flowers ready for im- mediate sale should be kept separate. Bundles of a given length of stem would reduce the iiractice of some of the wholesalers' employes in cutting stems short unnecessarily, just be- ■ cause they think they ought to be so. ' Often I have seen this, much to my disgust. It costs money to grow every inch of stem on a rose, so the full length of stem should be utilized whenever possible, and stems reduced in length no more than necessary. November 30. 19lS Advisory Board and Bulletins Sug- gested A plan that has struck me as prac- tical is the establishment of an ad- visory board consisting of three rep- resentative men from each branch of the trade — wholesalers, retailers and growers — meeting twice a week to discuss prevailing conditions. Sucn meetings would help in a great meas- ure towards bringing about closer co- operation. Such board, for instance, could issue bulletins after each meet- ing, a separate one to the retailers featuring the items that represent the best value at the time, owing to the quantity on hand. The prospects of the cut for the next few days, as gauged by the weather conditions and by information furnished by the grow- ers, would also help the retailer with his plants. Retailers would be thus enabled during times of overabund- ance to get bargains if quantity inir- chases are made, and should go out and make a splurge, giving the pub- lic part of the benefit of their large purchases, thereby moving a large quantity of stock (much the same as the dry goods man in his line), re- sulting in new customers, and a hand- some profit, besides eliminating the competition of the department stores. The growers bulletin would contain timely advice, such as; "Cut stock tighter, due to prevailing heat wave. Market overfilled on roses; pinch what stock you can to have it come later. Much stock arriving infected with mildew. Get after thrips, etc." The recipient of this bulletin would stop to think whether any of his stock has been neglected in any way, so much could be accomplished toward raising the quality of flowers received on the market. Under prevailing con- ditions the individual wholesaler often hestitates to call a grower's attention to his neglect, fearing he may lose a consignor even though such advice would mean many dollars in his pock- et, still more to the grower and more general satisfaction to the retailer. Wholesaler Should Be the Balance Wheel. P After all, the wholesaler, as the grower's selling agent, and the source of supply for the retailer, controls the situation. It is my honest belief that he can do more than any other at this time to furnish immediate relief, en- abling the grower to continue his dif- ficult task in these times of stress, and by so doing improve his own welfare, as well as that of the retailer. My general idea of improvements in the present system to afford immedi- ate relief for the grower, can be termed as "cutting off the rough edges HORTICULTURE of the wholesaler's present practices" and closer co-operation by both retail- er and grower with the wholesaler. Permit me to suggest the following: Summary of Recommendations. 1. Growers, study the costs of pro- duction, and bring them to the knowl- edge of the wholesalers. 2. Whole- salers, don't be bashful about asking a price. Remember that your season's return per flower must average above the costs to enalUe the grower to live, and that the price received during the months of heaviest production decide the average more than the seemingly high prices usually prevalent when cuts are low. 3. Wliolesalers, estab- lish a minimum price of |1 per 100 on roses, .50c. per 100 on carnations and similarly on other staple articles. 4. Wholesalers, always bear in mind that even though you may lose a sale by asking a price from a customer who wants to buy for a song, by maintain- ing uniform prices, some other man will make a profitable sale, resulting in mutual benefits, a. Growers, con- sign your stock to the house through which it reaches the retailer most di- rectly. 6. Wholesalers, charge one another full market price, you owe it to the growers. 7. Growers, co-op- erate with, and assist your wholesal- ers by a uniform system of grading and bunching, adopting such standard sizes as 12 in., 15 in., 18 in., 24 in., 30 in., 36 in. and 48 in. for roses. 8. Whole- saJers, remember that each inch of stem costs money to produce and uti- lize full length whenever possible. 9. The election of a representative ad- visory board of nine members three to be chosen from each branch of the trade meeting twice weekly in the trade's interest. 10. The issuance of two semi-weekly bulletins one for the retailer, and one for the grower. 11. Retailers to purchase as much as pos- sible the items on the long side of the market in sufficient quantity to pre- vent stock from reaching the depart- ment stores, thereby reaping the ben- efit for themselves. It has been my aim to depict con- ditions as they exist, not solely to crit- icize, but with a view to affect im- provements which will insure the fu- ture prosperity of our business, and result in mutual benefits. Figuring Cost of Production. Cost of production has been arrived at by taking the total operating ex- penses for the year, including proper depreciation charges and 6 per cent, interest on the total investment and dividing this into the total number of square feet of bench space. Thereaf- ter the cost per square foot is used as a basis for all other determinations. 54.-; The cost of operation per square foot of bench space of an exclusive rose growing establishment for the fis- cal year ending June 30, 1918, was (!7.6c. per square foot, divided as fol- lows: Cost of Operating Rose House. Cost in Cents Itema per Sq. Ft. Wages 24.44 Coal 11.32 Commission on sales 10.14 Depreciation on plant and equip- ment 4.7,'{ Interest on investment 4..X'i General expenses 3.88 Fertilizers 2.15 Boxes and wrappings and express- "se 1.58 Water (power bills and otlier ex- penses) 1.40 Plants and seeds 1.26 Tnseetieides Tfl Taxes i.i:{ In.-iuranoe •. 03 The present day cost of operating each square foot is, and the total for the current year will be, much higher than the average prevailing during the past year. For instance, much coal was bought the fore part of the year at lower- figures and with lower freight rates attached than obtainable now. Labor also is now considerably higher. The latter you will note comes first in order of importance with coal ranking next. These two represent a grower's heaviest expense items and any increases are reflected immediately on his balance sheet. Of course, the advances of other items since last year also add to a grower's difficulties. Minimum Gross Return per Square Foot. Considering all advances and the ex- tremely hazardous nature of the busi- ness with little or no insurance, due to the almost prohibitive rates, I feel the gross returns per square foot per season, to meet present condtitions, and provide a profit commensurate with the chances taken, should be no less than 96.2c. per square foot on roses, and similar crops requiring the same high temperature, fertilizer and amount of time to handle. These fig- ures would be somewhat lower in the case of carnations and other cool growing crops. The cost of operating per square foot is the basic figure for all other determinations. Some varieties of roses such as Russell are sometimes set closer, but the average planting dis- tance of most growers is 12 in. by 15 in. Each plant thus occupies 1*4 square foot of bench space. The gross returns per plant on roses should be not less than $1.20 on va- rieties occupying tM sq. ft., and pro- portionately according to distance set. The average annual wholesale price that must be obtained to reach this figure depends on the quantity of flowers a plant will produce on an av- 646 H 0 R T I C U L T tJ R E November 30, 1918 Cambrldf • Naw York s WORLD'S OLDEST and LARGEST Manafactnrers of ALL STYLES and SIZES of FLOWER POTS A. H. HEWS & CO., INC. Cambridge, Moms. erage per season. Later we expect to have an accurate record of the av- erage length of stem of other varie- ties, but compilation of the average production of good average flowers per plant from records of the past three years together with the average length of stem on Russell shows as follows: Russell, 17.3 flowers; Brilliant, 32.4; White Killarney, 35.1; Milady, 25.4; Ophelia, 26.5; Sunburst, "26.4. Taking $1.20, the lowest amount a plant should return in a season and dividing it into the average yield of each variety for a series of years, gives us the average price that should prevail on each variety, namely; Russell, 6.26c. each; Brilliant, 3.69c.; White Killarney, 3.29c.; Milady, 4.67c.; Ophe- lia, 4.38c.; Sunburst, 4.52c. The selling price should necessarily be considerably higher for select stock and correspondingly lower for stock grading lower. Also the prices during the cold season when the yield is lim- ited and operating costs heaviest should go above the year's average of the exceedingly low prices during the season of heaviest production. Although I have no late records on carnations, from past experience and from the best information obtainable, I would venture to say that the gross returns should be no less than 81c. per square foot. Figuring a carnation plant as occupying 5-9 sq. ft. of bench space, and taking a general average yield on all varieties of eighteen flow- ers per plant would bring the season's price to 2%c. Selling prices of all other flowers and plants may be deter- mined from the foregoing basis. We learn by telegram from August Rolker & Sons. New York, on Wednes- day. Nov. 27, that a letter has lieen received from the Federal Horticul- tural Board dated November 26, in re- ply to their last protest, addressed to Secretary Houston under date Novem- ber 20, stating that the proposed reg- ulations were approved l)y the Secre- tary on November IS in substantially the form outlined in the Chairman's letter, August 29. CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY Advertisements in this Department, Ten Cents a Line, Net ASPARAGUS Asparagus plumosus seedlings, extra strong, $1.00 per 100 $6.00 per 100. A. M. CAMPBELL, 1510 Samson Street, Philadelphia. BULBS C. KEUR & SONS, HILLEGOM, Holland. Bulbs of all descriptions. 'Write for prices. NEW YORK BRANCH, 8-10 Bridge St. CARNATION STAPLES Split carnations quickly, easily and cheaply mended. Pillsbury's Carnation Staple, 1000 for 35c.; 3000 for Jl.OO post- paid. I. L. PILLSBURY. Galesburg, 111. DAISIES Daisies. Bellis. Monstrosa. pink or white, also Longfellow and Snowljall, fine strong plants. $;;.r)0 per 1000. $6.75 per 3000, cash. BRILL CELERY GARDENS, Kalamazoo, Mich. DAHLIAS Peony Dahlia Mrs. Frederick Grinnell. .$1(1.011 per clump. C.ish with order. JOHN P. ROONEY, New Bedford, Mass. New Paeony Dahlia — John Wanamaker, Newest, Handsomest, Best. New color, new form and new habit of growth. Big stock of best cut-fiower varieties. Send list of wants to PEACOCK DAHLIA FARMS, Berlin, N. J. GLASS. 0 by S. .S by 10, 10 by 12 or 10 by 14 at .f4.l50 per bo.\ of 30 sciuare feet. C. N. ROB- l.VSO.N A: BRO.. Dept. 20, Baltimore, Md. Greenhouse glass, lowest prices. JOHN- STON GLASS CO., Hartford City, Ind. GREENHOUSE S.\SH .Standard Hot Bed Sash, Cypress, made with cro;.s-i>ar, blind tenons, white leaded in joints, $1.50 each. Orders for 25 or more, $1.4.T each, (ilass 6 by 8. S by 10, 10 by 12 or 10 bv 14 at .H.SO per bo.\ of 50 square IVet. Write for eirinilar. C. N. ROBINSON A: BRO., Dept. 20, Baltimore, Md. ORCHIDS HASSALL & CO., Orchid Growers and Raisers, Southgate, London, England. Catt- leyaa and Laelio-Cattleyas our specialty. One trial order solicited. P-4NSY PLANTS Pansy Plants for greenhouse planting ex- tra large, strong transplanted, plants in bloom. "Superb strain." $1.00 per 100 cash. BRILL CELERY GARDENS Kalamazoo, Mich. VEGETABLE FORCING By Prof. B. L. Watta Which has Just come from the press. This book was produced In response to numberless inquiries for a practical up- to-date volume on the forcing of vege- tables. In our judgment It is the most complete, final and authoratative work on forcing ever issued. The author of this Intensely practical book has had a large experience In growing crops under glass. He gives clearly and concisely, complete Instructions covering Greenhouse Con- strnctlon. Soil, Preparation, Insects, Diseases, Marketing, Cropping System, and the growing of all of the most Im- portant Vegetable Forcing Crops. 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Here are some of the titles of these articles: Ants; Autumn Qardenlng; Bedding; Dis- eases; Drainage; Floral Designs; Formal Qardenlng; Hotbeds and Coldframes; Insects; Landscape Oardenlng; Lawn Plant- ing; Orchards: Rock Gardening; Subtropical Gardening; Tools and Implements; Village Improvements; Window Boxes, etc. General Index ''''" ^°'' volume contains a complete Index to the entire work, enabling the reader to locate volume and page of any aab* Ject he has In mind. i!»'o*"5». \L Further Particulars Sent On Request HORTICULTURE, 147 Summer St., BOSTON, MASS. .«^> ^o«:^? .«!»• The eomplete set of six volames, bound In ^i**' " '^.^tV >'V-' December 7, 1918 H OHT I CULTURE 353 J Rose Growing Under Glass I The Christmas Crop This coming Christmas is going to be the greatest Christmas in the history of the world and plenty of flowers will be used — more roses than ever. Growers whose plants are well eared for, stocky and able to taiie feed and stand a little forcing, will cut a lot. Care should be taken, however, not to ruin the plants, so as to have something cutting during January and Feb- ruary when roses are naturally scarce and prices often exceed those paid around Christmas. All roses to be in for the holidays should now be showing buds. A little extra feed will help draw up the stems. Liquid ma- nure cannot be beaten for the work. Water well with clear water, then apply the liquid. A little taidcage, bonemeal or l)lood and bone can also be used to good advantage. Phints growing freely will take a light dressing of either every week, using liquid manure about once a week also. Plants must be plenty wet enough at tlie roots when anw feed is applied or they will be crippled at once, and it will be spring before they recover if at all. Ventilation With coal scarce and liigh it will be necessary to be careful about leaving the vents open, and also about leaving them shut. Boses, to thrive and pay, must have air and although there is such a thing as wasting heat, it is far better to waste a little heat than to be too saving and have the roses suffer from lack of air, with a dose of mildew as a result. Put the ventilating on its winter schedule, and apply more air as soon as the houses reach 64 degTees, or if it had been below "26 de- grees outside and the houses had been closed tight, apply a crack of air at 64 degrees, a little more at 68 degrees and more at 72 degrees and then run the houses 74 degrees to 76 degrees and even a shade warmer should it be necessary to push this or that house a little harder tlian usual. In the afternoon bring the temperature down gradually, turning in ai pipe of steam when tlie temperature inside drops to 66, and gradually increasing the amount of heat as it is needed. Always have the steam in before the houses are closed down, or put down to a crack, and no matter how cold it may be outside, never should the houses be closed up while tlie sun is still shining. This applies especially to new houses or older liouses in very good condition, as these are very tight and allow little air to get in other than that whicli gets in through tlie ventilators. Tying Keep up on this at all costs, for roses can be quickly ruined by not being kept tied properly, especially American Beauties which will go blind almost as soon as they are allowed to lip iround the least bit. Spider, CONDUCTED BY l^CyC^J^yt>c^^^--<^ Questions by our readers In Hue with any of the topics pre- sented on this page will be cordially received and promptly answered by l\Ir. Ruzlcka. Such communications should invariably be addressed to the office of HORTICULTURE. tiio, \\ill surely gain a foothold if the plants are not kejjt straight up, and spot will start on all branches that hang down touching the mulch here and there. Tie them all up, being vej^ careful not to bunch the plants. With Beauties care must be taken to keep them all on the same side of the wires and with Teas tie all shoots just below the second eye from the bottom. If this rule is followed, a great deal of time will be saved in cutting, as no one will have to look around for eyes, merely cutting one eye above the string. Do not put the string around the stake, as is done when tying to wires, for the stakes can never be pulled out without cutting the whole plant loose first, and this would prove a very trying job next July with the thermometer up to 90 in the shade. Protect the Boilers See that there is enougli asbestos on the boilers and pipes to properly jirotect them from exposure. If the boiler house is too warm it means that a lot of heat is being wasted. This can be easily stopped by covering everything well with asbestos. It is surprising how much more easily steam is kept up afterward. Also examine all mains and see that they are well covered, and high and dry above tlie bottom of the trench, not lying in surface water or else covered with soil. All soil should be removed where it comes in contact with the pipes as this saps the heat a good deal. Paint the pipes where they are in damp quarters and cover them up well. Last Call for Repairs It is quite cold now to make repairs to glass, etc., but it will soon bei much colder, and snow is now due. Get in the broken glass and do not patch it too much. The amount of cold air that a patched up pane of glass will let in will cost far more to heat than a new pane of glass, and the new glass has to be bought and paid for some time in the near future anyhow. If there are any poor sides in the houses that leak like a sieve, see that they are covered with a good quality of heavy tar paper or light roofing. This will save coal until the walls can be rebuilt. Drains See that all drains are open and catch basins clean. Unless all drains are properly working water will re- main here and there and cause mischief. All traps should have checks wherever there is danger of water backing up from the sewers. We hapjien to know of a place or two which nearly froze one spring because water came into the cellars faster than it could be got- ten out and rose above the fire boxes and put the fires out. It was never known to happen there before, but then one must be ready for all emergencies. 554 HORTICULTUHE December 7, 1918 HORTICULTURE, VOL XXVIII DECEMBER 7, 1918 NO. 23 PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY HOimCULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 1^7 Summer Street. Boston, Mass. WM. J. STEWART, Editor and Manager Telephone. Beach 292 ADVERTISING BATES: Per inch, M Inches to pace 91.25 Dlsconat on Contracts for consectitWe insertions, as follows : One month (4 times), 6 per cent.; tliree montlis (IS times), 10 per cent.; six months (2< times), 20 per cent.; one jtmr (62 times), SO per cent. Pace and lialt page space, not oonsecDtiTe, rates on application. SUBSCRIPTION BATES: One Tear, in adrance, Sl.OO; To Forelam Coontries, f2.00; To Canada, fl.SO. Intered as second-clasB matter December 8, 1904, at the Post Office «t Boston, Mass., under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. CON'TEWTS Page ROSE GROWING UNDER GLASS— The Christmas Crop —Ventilation — Tying— Protect the Boilers— Last Call for Repairs— Drains — Arthur C. Ruzicka 553 SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS— National Pub- licity Campaign ■ 555 THE FLORIST BUSINESS AFTER THE WAR—/. Otto Thilow — portrait 556 OBITUARY— John Henry Small— A. Hans— Gardner L. Simpson— J. C. Peterson— Roger W. Whittley 558 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES— Chrysanthemum Society of America 560 SEED TRADE 561 OF INTEREST TO RETAIL FLORISTS: Flowers by Telegraph 562 New Flower Stores 563 S. A. Anderson, portrait 567 FLOWER MARKET REPORTS: Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, New York, Philadelphia, Rochester 565 St. Louis, Washington 567 LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS: Chicago, St. Louis, New York, Philadelphia, Cincin- nati, Boston 568-569 MISCELLANEOUS: Laelio-Cattleya Manbeuge 555 Savins; Garden Surplus 555 Illinois Apple Show 558 News from One of Our Boys 560 Publications Received— Catalogues Received 561 News Notes 563-570 Visitors' Register 567 Business Troubles 567 An Aged Florist 567 Greenhouses Building or Contemplated 570 We think our readers will enjoy and alsn Pointing profit liy a perusal of Mr. Thilow's jwper the way on "The Florist Business After the War," which is published in this number of Hor- ticulture. It is a very comprehensive and lucid jires- entation of the influences born of the war jieriod. the new problems to be controlled, the lessons learned and the preparations that must be made if we are to hold our own and make creditable pro.eress on a plane with other industries which have been aifected in like mamier as this of ours. ,Mr. Thilow has been in a position to observe all phases of the great upheaval and lias uivon us a thoughtful and instructive presentation of a subject that vitally concerns us all. The much protested bill for drastic Plant plant quarantine as a protection against exclusion introduction of insect pests and plant now a fact diseases has been sigTied by D. F. Hous- ton, secretary of agriculture and is now a law, to become efl:'ective on and after June 1, 1-919. Until that time, presumably, importation of plants imder re- strictions hitherto in force may be carried on to such exlent as the unsettled and irregular transportation facilities warrant. The new order of things will neces- sitate a general realignment of the wholesale florist ]>lant trade the full trend and effect of which it is as yet difficult to foresee. But it is inevitable and, in our opinion all talk of injunctions and a fight in the courts by the florist trade is a hopeless agitation. The best we can look for is that the result may be a new stimulation to enterprise in home grown material. This is what a large section of the American nursery trade are looking for and, if rightly taken advantage of, it means much for those interests. This legislation — helpful or disas- trous as it may be regarded by variant interests — is but one item in the vastly changed conditions to which the commercial world must now prepare to adjust itself. Eebuilding time is here. Were we disposed to make a guess as to Reflections i],,. immediate future of the florist trade, and surmises \\r should consider the present situa- tion, as it appears from a comprehen- sive and unbiased view, as distinctly foreshadowing a season of insufficient supply and well sustained values for most lines of flower product. This condition is veiy likely to be developed strongly at Christmas and that it is so summed up in the minds of the r.etail trade is evi- dent from the preliminary run on greens, dried and artificial supplies and other substitute material which is lieing e.xperienced liy wholesale houses making a specialty of these things. Whatever may be our sentiments as to the use of such goods by the florist trade in lieu of fresh natural flowers, it might as well be accepted that the business at the present juncture is confronted by a con- dition and not a theory and we must sulunit and "make the best of it," looking ahead to the time coming when the flower producing trade will once more reach a nor- mal balance of supply and demand. The supply men are having their own troubles in the difficulty to obtain raw materials even at enormously advanced cost and in the demoralized transportation facilities which have prevailed and are likely to prevail for a long time to come. CHRISTMAS What Have You to Say to the Trade? Next issue of HORTICULTURE will be the RIGHT PLACE and RIGHT TIME for your Advertisement. Let us have copy by Wed- nesday morning, Dec. 11th please. December 7, 1918 UORTlCULTURi. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS NATIONAL PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN. Nearly every mail now brings to the Secretary's otEce requests, accompan- ied by cash in various forms, for deliv- eries of flowers at Christmas in differ- ■ent parts of the country. Many, of course, are from soldiers in France. If our publicity is working to this ex- tent abroad, what may we expect it is doing here at home? Our slogan "Say it with Flowers" is taking hold better even than we expected. And our Christmas advertisements in the maga- zines are doing just what we intended they should do — they are influencing the publiic to consider floral offerings as most acceptable and desirable Christmas gifts. It may be stated once more, that eight magazines of national circulation are carrying our Christmas message. If we can judge by indications, this advertising will result in an enormous amount of business for florists which without it would not be produced. And yet hundred of florists who will share in this increased business seem to be unable to make up their minds that it is to their own interests to subscribe to our Publicity Campaign Fund, so that we can complete our plans for the present year. Most subscribers of amounts of $100 or more are amazed to think that in spite of an improved demand for flowers resulting from our efforts so far there is an apparent un- willingness on the part of many flo- rists to shoulder even a very small ratio of the expense. A quarter dollar a week seems an insignificant sum, but we should be glad to enter up subscrip- tions for it just the same — less if any- body thinks they cannot afford that much. Those among our subscribers who have watched closely the progress of our campaign declare that there can be no doubt about the fact that business has been increased from 15 to 35 per cent over what would have been the aggregate this particularly lean year. The best way to get direct benefit from our magazine advertising is to connect with it locally by running in in local newspapers, under a florist's ovni name, an electrotype which is, as nearly possible, a counterpart of the magazine advertisement. Our Promo- tion Bureau, at 1170 Broadway, New York, supplies these electrotypes at cost. The Christmas electrotype is now ready. Send us a dollar and it will be promptly mailed. With proper use it will demonstrate to you better than anything else the value of our campaign. It is a sure winner. The hundreds of florists who have used the electrotypes previously sent out are all back again for the Christmas pro- duction. They know its value, for they have determined it by experience. We have a little pamphlet describ- ing all our aids for direct advertising. Anyone who has not received a copy should drop us a request for one. These aids are designed especially to assist the trade to get the full benefit from our advertising. The following new subscriptions are recorded: Anmiallv four years: W. H. Baldwin, Ci)nsliolH.ckeii. Pa.. $5.00; C. Herman & Son, Frcclfrick, Md., $5; A. N. Kinsman, Itic/.. Austin, Me., $10; Harold A. Ryan, Cauibrid^'-e, Mass. (second subscription), $5; ICiiward Jacobi, In-ington, N. J., ?10 ; Val- entine I'urgevin, Inc.. Kingston, N. Y., $25; William Swlnbank, Sycamore, 111., $5; G. W. Jacobs, Canton, 111., $10; R. N. Branck- lev. Three Forks. Mont, $5: The Flower Shop. Plttsfleld, Mass. (2nd subs.), $10; J. .1. Ilabermehl's Sons, Philadelphia, $25; Lord's Flower Room, Topeka, Kansas, $5; Tlie Silvieus & Silvieus Floral Co., Ashta- bula, O., $10; Park Floral Co.. Denver, Col., $25; Arthur Taylor, Boonton, N. J.. $5; Victor Ridenour, Philadelphia, $20. Total, $1.S0. Previously reported from all sources, .?44.'.I59.25. Grand total, $45,139.25. The officers of the various florists' clubs and societies are reminded that if their organization can qualify for representation upon the Executive Board of the Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticultur- ists, evidence of qualification in ac- cordance with By-Law 2, Sec. 2 (a) must be in the hands of the Secretary before January 1st next. It is neces- sary, under the By-Law, that a com- plete list of membership of an affiliat- ing organization be presented, together with a certified copy of a resolution passed by the body expressing a desire for such representation. John Young, Secy. 1170 Broadway, N. Y. November 30, 1918. LAELIO-CATTLEYA MAUBEUGE. A new hybrid named Laelio-Cattleya Maubeuge, raised between Cattleya Rex and Laelio-Cattleya Ophir (C. Dowiana aurea X L. xanthina), is an- nounced by the raisers, ilessrs. San- der, St Albans, Eng. The bloom has a strong resemblance to that of C. Rex, but is florally far superior to that species, and possesses the clear yel- low tints which L. xanthina usually transmits to its progeny. The broad, flat sepals are light canary-yellow, and the effectively displayed petals slight- ly lighter in tint. The base of the lip is bright yellow, the front light mauve changing to cream-white at the undulated margin. A series of branched yellow lines extend from the base of the lip to the centre. The pollen masses are like those of Cat- tleya, and in the form of the flower and its good substance, the Cattleya parent dominates. SAVING GARDEN SURPLUS An example of the success brought about by co-operation is shown in a re- port received by the United States De- partment of Agriculture from Gila County, Ariz., where the local home- demonstration agent and county agri- cultural agent united their efforts in developing methods for conserving $81,200 worth of surplus products grown on more than 100 acres of irri- gated land divided into one-eighth acre gardens. A co-operative market- ing store was established near the gar- dens on the edge of town on the main- traveled road. A community canning kitchen was also operated under the supervision of the home-demonstration agent, no charge being made to the co-operating gardeners who wished to make use of it. This plan also pre- sented an opportunity for teaching the most approved and economical meth- ods of canning and drying. Buffalo, N. v.— The War Savings Stamps committee of which P. W. Mil- ler is chairman, has raised a fund to Iirovide flowers for the tablet in Lafa- yette Square in honor of the soldiers who have died in the service. The committee raised $90 and a contract has been let to place flowers and other decorations at the tablet until Janu- ary 1st. 556 HORTICULTURE December 7, 191S THE FLORIST BUSINESS AFTER THE WAR An Address by J. Otto Thilow, of Henry A. Dreer, Before the Florists' Club of Philadelphia, Dec. 3rd, 1918. The Florist business in war times, whether active or dull, would be no guide for future planning or prepara- tion of what to do in times of peace, unless the strain is felt through loss, or buoyancy enhanced through victory. Wars are not frequent, and are not always under same commercial rela- tionship. During the period of the Civil War of '61 to '65, I was through circum- stances located in the most strained quarters of the Southern States, viz: Richmond, Va. During that period, (of which I have only a very faint recol- lection), the florist of those days knew a very little of forcing houses, or the production of flowers in any quantity, save the once famous Camellia japoni- ca and Stevia serrata, all grown in pots. As the years of conflict continued for four years, and under extreme strained conditions, perhaps somewhat known, to some of my hearers, the florist was very much in obscurity. Decorations were confined to the social events among the then wealthy, and funeral work a necessity, although- limited. As the years went on to the ending of the conflict and a van- quished South, thoughts were not di- rected to a speedy return to prosperity. But in the course of a half decade, re- construction and rebuilding awakened the people from their despondent lethargy, partly forced by markets opening for the southern products, cotton and tobacco. During this per- iod, in the city mentioned, then per- haps 50,000 inhabitants (now about 150,000), there was one florist of any consequence, John Morton, closely re- lated to our well-known veteran, Peter Henderson. This establishment comprised per- haps 12,000 feet of glass, under which was raised the usual pot plants for bedding and for spring sales only, and a very little for winter decoration, ex- cept a limited stock of pot specimens. The florist business was very inactive, but with the trend of commercial growth and the remaking of the whole South, the boom was as much dele- gated to the florist as in other commer- cial lines. The steady growth with new methods, modern houses and equipment, placed this city in the fore- front of the business in the South. In 1910 the records give us, among twelve establishments, 700,000 feet of glass area, and a corresponding high grade of trade, which to-day demands more material than they can produce. Thus we see the influence during the war among a people to whom the out- come was not hopeful, and among whom the depression lasted a long time. I must say, however, that as soon as the florist found that his business was a factor, he began to advertise. Even to-day it is a common sight, when rid- ing through the adjacent surroundings, to find large bill boards advertising some live florist. This was before the advent of the slogan ("Say it with Flowers."). J. Ott<) Thilow We cannot compare localities with- out seeing a great difference. During the Spanish-American War, the busi- ness within the borders of the United States remained as active as at other times. The scene of action was in Cuba and the Philippines, and other remote islands. The only pressure brought upon us was a light form of taxation, and not enough of our man power exacted from our population to make a perceptible difference; being also of short duration, the effect was not marked. Therefore, we cannot draw any comarison, as the business, unhampered as it was, made its usual strides in both construction "and ex- pansion. We have had a number of problems confront us during the war just closed, we hope, and the effects of which are still seriously under pressure, as we have been told that our vocation was not at all in the line of importance. Imagine an industry which has as- sumed the proportion of our florist business in this land of ours. The erea covered with glass, that of grow- ing in open ground, the constant need of glass, heating appliances, fuel, etc. The approximate estimate in 1910, when the greatest increase of import- ance was compiled, then the acreage had increased from 9,307 to 18,248 In ten years; the total valuation "being $35,000,000 an Increase of 86 per cent. The bulk of this increase centered around the large cities of the East, and in the states of New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, and they alone made up 12,000,000 of the aggregate. The most rapid increase has been in the Paciflc section, which In latter years has shown marvellous activity in Floriculture. We see from these flgures that the florist business as- sumes great responsibility in the financial world, and in property own- ership. All of this means the devel- opment of an industry, because the people demand it, essential or non- essential; and not because it has been developed by the florist himself and his advertising skill; he is very poor at that, and not until the facilities have warranted our production, have we resorted to "Say it with Flowers". It is also apparent that the largest florist industries and their location, indicate thickest population. It is a business which must be near its con- suming centres, although shipping facilities have altered conditions in favor against high priced properties for location. But what have these statements to do with florist business in war times? A large enterprise needs constant care and attention of the closest surveil- lance this also applies to those of limited proportions. Preparation for future season as In no other line of commerce, as the whole operation is under one's own personal supervision. But when this is all interrupted by government restriction, such as we have experienced in the past eighteen months: viz., the working force with- drawn for military, the limited coal supply, almost prohibitive prices of glass, iron, lumber, and even flower pots. Then' a pallor of fear spread over the country to an almost strain- ing point, even to a proposed closing December 7, 1918 HOBTIflTJLTUBl 557 down of many who feared the worst. "With this menace prevalent throughout the country, there was an vinprece- dented demand for flowers, almost al- together on account of the prevailing epidemic which came upon us with ap- palling results. For such needs, flow- ers will and must be used. Many were glad even for this excuse, to go into the flower shop uncriticised, otherwise it would be considered luxury as against the needs of the Red Cross and other l>enevoIence to alleviate the sufferings of war. The strain occa- sioned by the war has had an eighteen month's duration, but strenuous dur- ing that period. While the labor is by no means set- tled, nor would any florist of good judgment insist on his full supply of fuel, as he has already prepared for the conditions, (and changes cannot be made instantly), while there is less than 50 per cent of efficient labor ob- tainable, the florist, like the house- holder, or other lines of business, has learned many points of efficiency in curtailing. Some of these were thought impossible until tried. Expansion un- thought of, except repairs which are necessary. Economy at all points, in the household, and even to clothing for the person. What has he profited un- der these extreme conditions? We venture a prophecy; economy will redown to great gain when the usual activity begins. He has learned to take into account many items and methods of operation never tried be- fore, (one of the greatest assets.) Knowing the value o£ material he will construct only to the extent that high labor costs and his own working abil- ity will permit, and will be better able to cope with the periods of business slumps which come without war. They are called financial crises; in- deed dome wiseacres have already prophesied and they may be thought- lessly correct, and in this, the whole community suffers; the florist feels it first. Cost of production is seldem figured accurately. It would be difficult to estimate the cost of producing 1,000 or 10,000 roses for market at a tem- perature of 40. as against that of 20, over a period of one month. Experi- ence during this strained period may lead one to be more accurate than ever, for such a problem. A large sup- ply of first class stock with active mar- ket at good prices, is the zenith of profit; the same supply of same stock during a glut, cuts down the profit of the high priced market. Has the strain and the requirements of curtailing voluntarily and by gov- ernment demands taught us the lesson by which we can profit? I am of the CARNATION FOR EARLY CUTTINGS DELIVERY 1110 1000 100 1000 PINK llellf. Washbnru ts.oo MO.OO Laddie ^I.IM) $60.00 .\ viator 4.00 36.00 t^ottage Maid 4.00 S5.00 Nebraska 4.00 35.00 MUs Theo, true rose pink 4.00 S5.00 Beacon 4.00 36.00 .Mrs. C. \y. Ward, true ro.se WHITE pink 4.00 35.00 Cr.vstal White 6.00 50.00 EnchantreN8 Supreme 4.50 37.50 Alatcliless 4.00 32.50 Pink rielielit 6.00 45.00 White Wonder 4.00 35.00 .Mice 4.00 35.00 White Perfection 4.00 35.00 Enchantress 4.00 35.00 White Enchantress 4.50 37.50 K<»se Pink Enchantress 4.00 S5.00 V.\RIEGATED RED Benora 5.00 40.00 Merrj- Christmas 5.00 40.00 YELLOW Doris 6.00 50.00 Yellow Prince 5.00 40.00 Rosalia 5.00 40.00 Old Gold 5.00 40.00 P.4CKING AND BOXES WILL BE CH.4RGED FOR AT COST C. U. LIGGIT, Oflfice: I 335 BULLETIN BUILDLNO Vl'HIL.\I>ELPIII.\, PENNA. opinion that the majority of florists have noted many points in their opera- tion, never resorted to before in their whole business career, which will ul- timately be a source of saving and profit. The awakening of a consuming pub- lic, after a period of depression when all energy and time has been directed to war needs, will demand greater in- tensity, as the florist business is fos- tered by the liberal patronage of the public, comprised of the leaders in benevolence and patriotism; this we have experienced. They have not thrown aside their interest in floricul- ture. They will again turn to their surroundings, and work among and talk to their garden pets, as well adorn the home with the rose and what not. Even those who have suf- fered losses, will not harbor their sad- ness except with a sorrowing pride, but they will not forget nature's prod- uct: it is food for the soul. The lib- eral patronage upon the return of order out of chaos, will enhance to the florist as much and more than to many other lines. The florist who depends on his glass and heat is not alone in this disturb- ance. The nurseryman alike feels the loss of trade severely, if he has been importing, whether outside stock or stock for under glass, he has been re- stricted likewise. Operations have been latent. But the same spirit that domi- nates the home interior and all social functions, is also a factor for the home environment. The grounds of the es- tablished estate, new operations for new homes, all will need the attention of the horticulturist, and so the awak- ening comes to all alike. We count the past two years with losses and a great strain upon our vitality, not only the war and its cir- cumstances, but we have gone through the sorrows of a plague which has reaped its victims, even greater than the war casualties, and even now the prospects are not altogether promising. but we must look beyond the sea, re- flect a moment upon the losses among our horticultural brethren, who have seen their establishments shattered by shot and shell, their all, even to their immediate families, torn and vanish- ing. What must be their hope and prospect? The interdependence of man so clearly manifests itself from this conflict, such as the world never saw or dreamed of. But, my friends, remember we have given much In this struggle, and for a great sacrifice must come great good. In the war of the South, the recon- struction lasted many years, because their struggle failed, but in the re- cent war of the World, and now hope- fully finished, our land is yielding in greater abundance every muscle of those who labor, and with added thous- ands who knew not what labor meant, are now enjoying the bit they can do to encourage mother earth to double her yield, and many also taking the places among machinery and indus- trial lines, to produce what man power did before entering into service, is go- ing to awaken the prosperity of this land, not menaced by the encroach- ment of the enemy. With new vigor and determined spirit to meet the new era and dawn of prosperity, do not forget that PEACE has come to all, and VICTORY to us. COLD STORAGE Lily of the Valley Cases of 500—1500—1750 — $36.00 per 10©0 F. O. B. New York by Express Write for prices on Gladiolus, Canna and Peony roots All of tlie Kood sorts. L. J. REUTER CO. Plant Brokers 389 Wavcrly Oaks Road, Waltham, Mass. When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE 558 HORTICULTUBB December 7, 1918 Obituary John Henry Small. The florist trade of the United States will read with regret of the passing of one of its most famous members, John Henry Small, whose death followed an illness of several months. Despite the fact that he was in extremely poor health, Mr. Small continued active in his business, and he made his final appearance at the store last Friday, passing away on Monday, December 2. The fame of the deceased has trav- eled through many lands. He has sup- plied dignitaries from probably every foreign country while visiting Amer- ica. He has held the friendship of Presidents, and it was he who fur- nished the decorations for the Inaug- ural Balls and other White House events. Many historical social events have owed the beauty of their sur- roundings to his art. For more than forty years he was connected in an intimate way with the business and social life of the Capital. Mr. Small was sixty-three years of age and is survived by his widow, Mrs. Miriam Ruff Small, and three children, one of whom. Lieutenant John Henry Small, Jr., has been on duty at an army camp in the south, from which he was called by the sud- den death of his father. The other children are Mrs. Paul Sleman and Mrs. H. B. Leary. He was a director in the Union Trust Company and Farmers' and Me- chanics' Bank; a former president and member of the board of directors of the Washington Board of Trade; he was a Mason of note and in 1891-2 was master of Washington Centennial Lodge, No. 14, becoming grand master of all the Masons in the District of Columbia in 1899. He held membership also in the Commercial Club, of this city; the Blue Ridge Rod and Gun Club, the Association of Oldest Inhabitants, and the Gridiron Club. As a member of the latter he had charge of the deco- rations which have always been a prominent feature of the dinners held at the Hotel Willard and attended by the President of the United States and his Cabinet, the Diplomatic Corps and others who are fortunate enough to have their names listed in "Who's Who." vember 30. He was a native of Switz- erland. Mr. Hans was one ot the best informed men in this country on coni- fers and on ferns. His valuable con- tributions in the early years of Horti- ctTLTURE's career on "Ferns for Every- day Use" will be remembered by the readers of Horticulture at that time. He was a very quiet and somewhat reserved man, with a sunny good na- ture and open-handed hospitality — traits which endeared ^him to a large circle of friends. Some expected notes in detail ot his professional career failed to reach us in time for this issue. Gardner L. Simpson. Gardner L. Simpson, for many years a florist, died November 25, in Port- land, Me., at his home aged 67 years. He came to Portland from Rockland in early life and entered the employ of Albert Dirwanger, the florist, when but 10 years of age, serving for 48 years. He was also for several years with Joseph A. Dirwanger. The direct cause ot his death was heart trouble, from which he had suffered for many years. His final illness, however, did not begin until two months ago. His wife died 12 years ago. Mr. Simpson is survived by one son, and one brother. J. C. Peterson. Jens C. Peterson, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Peterson of Cincinnati. Ohio, died of pneumonia at Camp Mc- Arthur, Waco, Texas, last week and was buried from his home in Cincin- nati on Saturday, November 30. Mr. Peterson was a promising young man. worthily popular, and his parents, who are well known in the trade all over the country, have our sincere sympathy. A. Hans. Amadee Hans, widely known in the landscape and gardening fraternity, passed away at his home in Locust Valley, L. 1., N. Y., on Saturday, No- Roger W. Whittley. Roger W. Whittley, for ten years a faithful employe of Malandre Bros., retail florists of New York city, died at the home of his father, J. P. Whitt- ley, in Highland, N. Y., on November 20, of pneumonia following an attack of influenza. Mr. Whittley had been in poor health all summer. He was 31 years ot age and leaves a widow and two sisters and a brother. George C. Harbison, manager tor Wra. H. Elliott, rose grower, Brighton, Mass., has resigned, and is succeeded by Michael Costello, an old employee at that place. Eber Holmes, manager of Mr. Elliott's Madbury (N. H.) green- houses, has resigned and accepted the management of the greenhouses of Mark Aitken, Springfield, Mass. ILLINOIS APPLE SHOW. For 63 years the Illinois State Hor- ticultural Society has stood in the front rank of horticultural organiza- tions in the United States. Five con- ventions are held annually, one in the northern district by the Northern Illinois Horticultural Society, one in the central district by the Central Illinois Horticultural Society, one in the southern district by the Southern Illinois Horticultural Society, a sum- mer meeting by the State Society and the annual winter convention just taken place at the Morrison Hotel in Chicago, Nov. 19-22. This conventior made a direct departure from its usual course by giving an apple show to educate the public in the apple in- dustry of Illinois which many learned with surprise was the third only in the United States, averaging over a million barrels annually, the quality being equal to the best in this coun- try. Southern and southwestern Illi- nois are the great producing sections. It was brought out at the convention that St. Louis is the real distributing point and that Chicago with the wealth of apples produced in its own state, has to depend upon the state of Washington for its supply. The regu- lation of such an injustice as this might well be a part of this organi- zation's work. There was an exhibit of orchard machinery, spraying and accessories, and with the large display of apples in barrels, boxes and on plates, made a very imposing array. The first meeting was opened in Convention hall at 10 a. m. on Tues- day, a large proportion of the 500 members being in attendance, and the Interest shown continued throughout the four days. A banquet was held In the Terrace Gardens of the hotel on _ Thursday evening, with addresses and I moving pictures showing many inter- esting features of the apple growing industry. A valuable souvenir book of Chicago Past and Present, was given to each member in attendance. Washington, D. C— Under an order issued by Dr. Garfield on December 2, florists and manufacturers of win- dow glass, clay products and cement were relieved of the fuel curtailment orders previously issued against their industries. Recently the War Indus- tries Board's prohibition upon build- ing was lifted and now the florists can take advantage of the opportunity to erect additional greenhouses, as well as being able to secure materials to repair existing houses without diffi- culty. Under Dr. Garfield's order, the foregoing industries return to their pre-war coal-burning status. December 7, iSlS H n T? T ! C U L T U E K 559 Many of ttie Boys are to be Home For CHRISTMAS There will be great rejoicing and if the S. A. F. Publicity Bureau, Horticulture, and other active agencies make the impression they should, the coming Christmas will be the greatest this country has ever seen, florally and otherwise. GET READY and hasten this great trade revival with confidence and courage. Advertise! Advertise!! Advertise!!! Tell the trade readers of Horticulture -what you have to sell to them. Let them know^ you are ready to meet them on the common ground of BETTER BUSINESS FOR ALL Every issue of Horticulture from now until the Holidays w^ill be at your service to co-operate in every possible way. We aw^ait your copy and instructions. Horticulture Publishing Co. 147 Summer Street, BOSTON, MASS. 560 H O 11 T 1 C U L T U R E December 7, 1918 DREER'S CROTONS for CHRISTMAS An excellent stock of the best varieties, well colored and m good asfcrlmfnf. 4 inch pots, per dozen $6.00 5 inch pots, per dozen 9.00 6 inch pots, each $1.00 to 2.50 Specimen plants from $5.00 to $10.00 each HENRY A. DREER 714-716 Chestnut St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. The above prices are intended for the trade only. NEWS FROM ONE OF OUR BOYS An interesting letter from Douglas Laird to his friend Dick Johnson, of Dreer's. This shows graphically what our boys have been going through. . The seed trade has contributed its full share to our Thanksgiving of Peace with Victory: Mayfleld Hospital, Birmingham, Oct. 28, 1918. Dear old Dick: It was good to get your letter the other day. I had really "lang syne" given up hope of squeezing a letter from you. Not that I really deserved one, 'cos I think I've confined myself heretofore to P. P. C, but I always hoped that some day you would be sitting in your palatial office in the warehouse looking out on that Phila- delphia "Princess Street" (I don't think!), and having nothing to do, would take it into your head to write me a line. But as I have said, hope was gone, so your letter was a pleas- ant surprise. I was very sorry to hear about Mr. Dreer's death. However, he was a comparatively old man and had had his share in this world's offerings, and after all we've all got to peter out sooner or later. Over in Prance young kids are "going west" every minute. Many — too many of them — have seen nothing of life; gone from school to army, and then to death. You and I have seen quite a little of what is Icnown as life, and personally if death comes quick I've no kick coming. I've been at the doors of the "Beyond" many, many times since I took up flying, and in France have flirted with his Satanic Majesty daily, so death it- self would not come as a stranger to me. This very time I was wounded; by all the laws of air, petrol and bul- lets should have been killed, burned to a cinder at that, for my petrol tank was riddled with bullets from the Hun machine or machines which peppered me, but some kindly star was shining on me, so all I got was the bullet that actually went through me and pieces of throttle messed about my hand and arm by another bullet. However, my hand and arm are healed up now, and for the first time I am sitting up in a chair for a while, altho' I still have a nice big hole in my leg. It's nearly 7 months since I was shot down, but as yet I'm in no way fed up with hospital life. Good food, good attention and plenty, glorious bed — is just my strength. We have a gramaphone in the ward, so have music, and as there are but six of us we are a comfy lot. The nurses are V. A. Ds. and peaches — do anything for us. Thanks for the address of your lirother, and if I get half a chance I'll look him up the next time I'm home on leave. I hope to be home for Christmas, but that may take some doing; I'll have to heal up quicker if I want to do that. Well, mon cher ami, I'll close now, hoping the war will be "finis" before you are called up. Regards to all at Dreers. Yours, Douglas. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Report of Committees. The following reports of new chrys- anthemums exhibited have been sub- mitted by the committee appointed by the society: At Cincinnati, Nov. 16, by Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich., Titanic, white, Jap, inc., points com. 90; Silver Ball, white, Jap., inc.. points com. 90. At Chicago and Boston, Nov. 16, by Robt. L. Dunn, St. Catharines, Ont., Robt. E. Mills, yellow, sport of Wm. Turner, Jap. inc., points com., Chicago 87, Boston 89; points Ex., Boston 89. At Chicago, Nov. 23., by Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich., Victory, white, inc., points com. 87; Loyalty, yellow, inc., points com., 88, Nov. 27, by Davis Floral Co., Davenport, Iowa, Mary Louise, bronze sport of variety Patty, inc., registration. HYDRANGEAS Pot-grown, 1 year old, out of pots. Varieties such as Mnie. Riveraiue. Gen. de Vlhraye. Kadlaut. Bouquet Rose, Avalanche. Mnie. Ti-auffault. Mnie. Mouilliere. Souv. de Chautard, Lily Slouilliere. lininches Per lOO :i to I $ 20.00 4 to ."i 2.5.00 .1 to ij 30.00 7 to S 35.00 5 to 10 40.00 10 to 1:; 50.00 K! to 15 75.00 11 to IS 100.00 Specimens $1.50 to $2.00 eacli Olaksa — extra large 2.50 to 3.00 each Terms: Cash with order. Packing charges of 5% of value of order will be added. ANTON SCHULTHEIS College Point, L. I., New York NURSERY STOCK Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Shmbs, Small Fruits, Clematis, Fversrreens and Roses. WritP for Tra'le List W. & T. SMITH COMPANY, Giiiva, N. T. We are subscribers to the Nurserymen'! Fund for Market Development HOLLAND NURSERIES BEST HABDT BBODODKNDBOITI, AZALEAS, OONrFERS, CLKMATU, H. P. ROSES, BHBCB8 AND UWM- BA0ROU8 PLANT*. PnilWrDtfCDH »t mi strut Wartiwtii Mitili . UUWlKIVtKn, p. e Nt I iiiMN. K. J. December 7, 1918 UOKTICULTDRE 561 SEED TRADE J. Bolgiano & Son advise us that they have now associated on their staff Thorburn A. Bixler in the field seed department. Mr. Bixler comes from an old line of seedsmen, being named after his great-great-grand- father. Grant Thorburn, who founded the house of J. M. Thorburn & Co. Mr. Bixler has, for a number of years been connected with the wholesale field seed trade. PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED Farmers' Bulletin 959 issued by the V. S. Dept. of Agriculture is a contri- bution from the Bureau of Entomology on the Spotted Garden Slug, detailing the habits, nature and extent of injury and methods of abatement of this troublesome pest of gardeners, mush- room growers and truckers. Worth sending tor. Bulletin No. 445 of the New York Agricultural Experiment Station at ■Geneva, comprising the Director's Re-- port for 1917, by W. H. Jordan, has just been received. It shows an ap- propriation of $138,495 for mainte- nance fund. The budget tor tl:e fiscal year beginning July 1, 1918, asks for ^178,335 in addition to $73,150 for re- pairs and new construction. The bul- letin deals mainly with fruit problems. We have received from "overseas", by courtesy of J. J. Lane formerly with the Garden Magazine but now in service with the colors, a copy of "The Rammerstaff," a camp publication, for October, 1918, the initial copy. It is inscribed as published "Somewhere in France" price 1 Franc. The contents of the 16 pages are very clever, in- teresting and largely humorous and there are some very suggestive line drawings. Farmers' Bulletin 983 of the United States Department of Agriculture is a Taluable contribution from the Bureau of Entomology on "Bean and Pea Weevils," by E. A. Back, entomologist in charge, and A. B. Duckett, assistant entomologist, stored product insect in- vestigations. There are no satisfac- tory artificial remedies that can be ap- plied to kill weevil grubs in beans, peas, or cowpeas growing in the field, therefore, the crop should be har- vested as soon as possible after ma- turity and tbe seeds thrashed or shelled and treated by fumigation, beat, or cold storare, in order to kill the weevils in them before they can continue their destructive work and ^ Seeds with a Lineage" All Varieties Thoroughly tested at our trial grounds, RajriK Park, London, Elngland. Send for Catalogue CARTERS TKTED SEEDS, Inc 166 Ckaalxr of •f C«BacK« BIdf., Battel, Mat*. mature. The bean and cowpea wee- vils breed generation after generation in stored seeds. Hence seeds should be watched after treatment to make certain that they do not become rein- fested. The Bulletin contains 24 pages, illus- trated with many plates and contains full directions for the use of various fumigants and other remedial meas- ures. CATALOGUES RECEIVED D. Hill Nursery Co., Inc.,— Whole- sale Price List of Choice Stock for Florists. Henry F. Michell Co., Philadelphia, Pa. — Trade Price List of New Crop Flower Seeds for Florists. Illustrates new scarlet salvia America or Globe of Fire. A. E. Kunderd, Goshen. Ind. — Cata- logue and Price List of Gladioli. An elegant and interesting publication, handsomely illustrated with portraits of Mr. Kunderd's new types of his fav- orite flower. Brooklyn, N. Y.— The Botanic Gar- den has furnished to the Brooklyn Branch of the Department of Health mounted specimens of poison ivy, and also of the Virginia creeper for com- parison, to be used in the district oflSces of the department for purpose of identification. It is proposed by the Department to take measures to elimi- nate, as far as practicable not only poison ivy, but also the Great Rag- weed, the pollen of which is regarded as an important contributing factor in causing hay-fever. In connection with the latter the Garden has also supplied the Borough oflaces of the Health Department with herbarium specimens of the ragweed, both the form with incised leaves (Amlirosia trifida), and the entire-leaved form {Amlirosia trifida var. integrifoUa) , The Department was also supplied, for distribution, with a quantity of the Botanic Garden Leaflets of May 17, 1916, on treatment of poison ivy poi- soning. In October mounted herbar- ium specimens of the Jimson Weed (Datura Stramonium) will be fur- nished for similar use. Cases of seri- ous poisoning, especially of children, by eating portions of the Jimson Weed are not uncommon. mmimmmmAmmmmmi SEEDS AND BULBS JBobbington's 1 128 Chambers St , N. Y. City m FREESIA PUBITY MAMMOTH, % inch and up. SWEET PEAS, Winter Flowering Spencer, best varieties. LILIUM GIG.iNTEUM. from cold storage. In cases of 350. CYCL.ASIEN SEED, finest American grown, new varieties. CINER.4KIA BEGONIA "NICE" STOCKS, ETC. Send ns a card stating kind and quantities wanted and will give you special prices. J. M. THORBURN & CO. 53 Barclay Street Throueh to 64 Park Flac* NEW YORK CITY BAMBOO CANE STAKES Per bale Per bale NATURAL,, 6-9 ft., 600 J7.00 9-12 ft., 400 8.60 Prices ex warehouse New York Terms — Net cash 30 days. McHUTCHISON & CO. 95 Chambers St., New Tork STUMPP & WALTER CO. Seeds and Bulbs 30-32 Barclay Street NEW YORK CITY FREESIA PURITY New Crop Now on Hand. NEW CROP PERENNIAL FLOWER SEEDS JOSEPH BRECK & SONS' CORP. 47-54 North Market St., Boaton, Maas. When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE 562 HORTICULTURE December 7, 1918 IN THE National Capitol It yonr servle* to dellTer Flower* •r Designs en Order by Tele- graph or otherwise. Prompt Sellable Serrice. GEORGE H. COOKE Coxmeotloat Ato. and L St. WASHINGTON, D .C. "The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telefjraph Delivery 124 TREMONT ST. N TOB KANSAS CITY Trantfer Yoar Order* to SAMUEL MURRAY 1017 Grand Avenue M«mber Florist*' Telegraph DeliTM^ DAVID CLARKE'S SONS DflliTor orders bom any part of the conatry to New York City Write or Telegraph 2139-2141 Broadway, Now York Telephone 1662-1553 Colambn* KOHMILLER, Florist 426 Madison Ave. and 49th St., New York. Also Vanderbilt Hotel Telephone, Murray Hill 78S Out-of-town Orders Solicited. Location Central. Personal Attention. Member F. T. D. Asso. 4DAM SEKENGER FLORIST "'^^IVi&T. BANGOR, ME. Jfe Cover all Poinli in Maine Providence, Rhode Island Johnston Brothers LEADING FLORISTS ZB Dorrance Street Member Florists' Telegraph DelWery Of Interest to Retail Florists 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.— H. G. Eyres, 108 State St. Albany, N. Y.— The Roaery, 23 Steuben St Albany, N. Y. — Danker. Bangor, Me. — Adam Sekenger, 32 New- bury St. Boston— ThoB. F. Galvln, 1 Park St. Boston— Penn the Florist, 124 Tremont St. Buffalo, N. Y. — S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St. Buffalo, N. Y.— Palmer's. 304 Main St. Cambridge, Mass. — Jobn McKenzie. Chicago— William J. Smyth, Michigan Ave. and 31st St. Cleveland, O.— J. M. Gasser Co., Euclid Ave. Cleveland, O.— Adam Graliam & Sons, 5523 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, 0.— Knoble Bros., 1836 W. 26th St. Cleveland, O.— The Smith & Fetters Co., 735 Euclid Ave. Denver. Col.— Park Floral Co., 1643 Broadway. Detroit, Mich. — J. Breitmeyer's Sons, corner Brodway and Gratiot Ave. Elizabeth, N. J.— Leahy's, 1169 B. Jersey St. East Orange, N. J.— Smith, The Florist. Fall River, Mass. — Warburton, 496 New Boston Rd. and 36 N. Main St. Kansas City, Mo. — Samuel Murray, 1017 Grand Ave. New Haven, Conn. — J. N. Champion & Co., 1026 Chapel St. New York— David Clarke's Sons, 2139- 2141 Broadway. New York — Alei. McConnell, 611 5th Are. New York— Young & Nugent, 42 W. 28th. New York— A. T. Bunyard, 413 Madison Ave., at 48th St. New York— Dards, N. B. corner 44th St. and Madison Ave. New York- G. E. M. Stumpp, 761 Fifth Ave. New York— Thos. F. Galvln, Fifth Ave., at 46th St. New York — Kottmlller, 426 Madison Ave. and 49th St., also Vanderbilt Hotel. New York— Mai Schling, 785 Fifth Are. Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda, 1416 Faruum St. rbiladelphia — Chas. H. Grakelow. Providence, R. I. — Johnston Bros., 38 Dorrance St. Rochester, N. Y.— J. B. Keller Sons, 25 Clinton Ave. N. St. Louis, Mo.— Fred C. Weber, 4326-28 Olive St. St. Paul, Minn. — Holm & Olson, Inc. Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. — F. R. Pier- son Co. Toronto, Can.— J. H. Dunlop, 8-10 West Adelaide St. Washington, D. C— Gude Bros., 1214 F St. Washington, D. C. — George H. Cooke, Connecticut Ave. and L St. Worcester, Mass. — Randall's Flower Shop, 22 Pearl St. The GREAT WOULD WAR WON but we must still back up THE GOVERNMENT to our uttermost BirV' AND SELL WAR SAVING STAMPS F. T. D. DARDSZ^ Establislifd 1874 341 Mndison Avenue NEW YORK JOHN BREITMEYER'S =SONS=^ Cor. Broadway and Gratiot Aves. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs . . . Higli Grade Cut Blooms We cover all Michigan points and ff^od sections of Ohio, Indiana and ranaita Members Florists' Telegraph DellTery Association. tjCri>£ BROS CO VCASHOrCTOKI^ GUDE BROS. CO. WASHINGTON, D. C. Member Florists Telei^rapli Delivery Orders for NEW YORK. Write or Phone to MAX SCHLING 785 Fiftli Ave. Best Florists In the States mm References. BCROPEAN ORDERS EXBGDTBD Members of the Florists* Telegraph DellTeiy THE ROSERY 23 STEUBEN ST. A.I-BA.NY. N. Y. FLOWER DEUVERIES FOR ALBANY AND VICINITY Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery G. E. M. STUMPP 761 Fifth Ave. NEW YORK CITY Mewher Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass>. YOUNG & NUGENT 42 West 28 Street New York Member FIori»t»' Telermph TJellTery NO ORDERS ACCEPTED FOB LESS THAN S5.00 DANKER Albany, Nev«r York The best of F. T. D. Service always December 7, 1918 HORTICULTtrtRE 563 CHICAGO Send Your Orders to WILLIAM J. SMYTH Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association Michigan Ave. at 31st Street Prompt Auto Deliver* Service THOS. F. GALVIN ilCIAf VnDlf 56^ Fifth Ave. lie If I Unli Vanderbllt Hotel DnCTflifl ^ f'Bi'k street DUO I Un 799 Boylston Street lilhfirias to Stiamers and all Eistini Points Orders Filled Day or Night for OI-EVEL.AIMD and State of Ohio Complete Stock, Regular disconnt to Trade. KNOBLE BROS. 1896 W. 25th St., Cleveland, O. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery THE SMITH & FETTERS GO. 735 Euclid Avenue CLEVELAND, OHIO Flowers of Every Kind in Season CLEVELAND A. GRAHAM & SON 5523 Euclid Ave. Will take good care of your orders Memiers oj F. T. D. Association. Retail Deliveries to central Hudson River points, on Telegraphic Order. WOOD BROS. nSHKILL, N. T. S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y. ANDERSON service means fresh, sturdy Btoek and prompt deliveries in BUFFALO, LOCKPORT, NIAGARA FALLS and WESTERN NEW YORK. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery HIGH GRADE PLANTS For Retail Stores a Specialty ASK FOR UST THOMAS ROLAND, Nahant. Mass. WORCESTER, MASS. Randall's Flower Shop HABBT I. BANDAlii, Proprietor. Member Florists' Teleeraph DellTerj- NEW FLOWER STORES. Doylestown, Pa. — John Andre. Canton, O. — Johnson's Flower Shop. Yakima, Wash.— State Floral Co., North 2d St. Cleveland, O.— H. B. Wilkinson, 5622 Woodland Ave. Toronto, Ont. — Harry Jones, Queen, near Bathurst St. Rochester, N. Y. — Word has been recently received from Corporal Lester Brown of H. E. Wilson Greenhouses that he has been gassed and wounded. His gas mask was puiictured in five places and he was wounded in the arm and heel with a piece of shrapnel. He is recovering nicely. Private Charlie Gow, of H. E. Wil- son's, now with the British Army over- seas, is expected home for Christmas, with an English bride. A reception will be held upon their arrival. PHILADELPHIA CHAS. H. GRAKELOW "€1^ Evtrytbing in Flowers Broad Street at Cumberland HESS & SWOBODA FLORISTS Telephones 1601 and 1. 1632 1415 Farnum St. OIVIAIH. IMI THE F. T. D. FLORIST for Elizabeth, N. J. LEAHY'S Best of Service 1169 E. Jersey St. H. F. A. LANGE WORCESTER, MASS. Deliveries to all points In New EnfUnd. 125,000 Square Feet e( Glass. Member Florists' Telegraph DellTery Association. EAST ORANGE, N. J. SMITH, The Florist We deliver by automobile in East, Weit and South Orange, also Glen Ridge, Mont- clair. Bloomfleld. Newark and New York. ST. LOUIS, MO. FRED C. WEBER 4326-28 Olive St. Usmilr Florists Teltgraph Dtlit>iry Associaticw NOTICE INITIALS. IVi have ont stort oxlf THE J. M. ttASSER COMPANY, CLEVELAMl Euclid Avanu* The Far-Famed Flowers of TORONTO Delivered on mall or telegraph order for any occasion, In any part of the Domlnloa. JOHN H. DUNLOP «-10 West .4delalde St. - TORONTO, ONT Efficient Delivery Service ALL, BOSTON SUBURBS JOHN McKENZIE 1927 Mass. Ave., CAMBRIDGE, MASS. "THE HOME OF FLOWERS" The largest cut flower store In Americ*. Orders for the TWIN CITLES and for aJl North we8t«rn points civen prompt »t> tention. HOLM & OLSON, incorporated ST. PAUL, MINN. ^' Park Floral Co. B. E. GILLI8, President. E. P. NEIMAN, Secretary. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery DENVER. COLORADO Quality and Reliability WARBURTON FALL RIVER, MASS. Dellvertea of Flowsrs aad Timmtm la FAXJL tLlVtTB, aad eonttsaaa* territory. 564 H 0 R T 1 C U L T U B E December 7, 1918 Your Order For BEAUTIES will be filled complete if you depend on us to supply you. The quality is the best and the price is right. THE LEO NIESSEN GO. 1201 Race Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. TRY Horticulture's Advertisers FIRiST Before Looking Elsewhere Tell Them You Did So And They'll Reciprocate EDWARD REID WHOLESALE FLORIST 1619 - 21 Raasteid St., PhiUdelpliia, Pa. CHOICE BEAUTIES, ORCHIDS, VALLEY, ROSES and all Siasonabli Varieties of Cot Flowers CHARLES LMEEHAN Wholesale Cut Flowers Plants, Greens, etc. S So. Mole St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. GIORGE B. HART WHOLESALE FLORIST 24 Stone St., Rochester, N. Y. E. G.HILL CO. Wholesale Florists ft*a»a neBtloB HorlteBlterc when writlas. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, Inc. WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS CondCBmeiiU S«Uclt«d Hardy Fancy Fern Oar Specialty 2S4 RANDOLPH ST., DETROIT, MICH. 7%e Hoate for Quality and Service ZECH & MANN |SP*We are Wholesale Florists Doing a Strictly Wholesale Business 30 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO CtIT FLOWER BOXES EDWARbS FOLDING BOX CO i ; PHILADELPHI A. PA. IF You Want Anything from Boston Get From Henry M. Robinson & Co. For Safety Place Your Orders \iith Us HENRY IVI. ROBINSON A 2 Winthrop Square and 32 Otis Street, BOSTON, MASS It WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS — trade prices -Per 100 TO DEALERS ONLY PHnJL Dec. a Rotes Am Beauty, Special " " Fancy and Extra ... " '* No. 1 and culls Russell Hadley Mock, Key Arenberg, Hoosier Beauty Ward, Hillingdon Ktllarney, Key, Taft j 8 Ophelia, Sunburst , . Carnatioiu Cattleyas Lilies, Lonsiflonun Lilies, SpQciosum Lily of the Valley Snapdragron Violets Dahlias Calendula Chrysknthemunu 23 Gardenias Adiantum Smilax Asparasus Plumosus, & Spren. (looBchs.) j 35 25. CO 60.00 J. A. BUDLONG 184 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers ROSES, CARNATIONS AND ALL OTHER SEASONABLE STOCK Shipping orders have most careful attention alway* William F. Kasting Co. %A/Holosale F'lorls-t* 568-570 WASHINGTON STREET - BUFFALO, N. Y. December 7, 1918 HORTICULTURE 565 Flower Market Reports WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS TRADE PRICES -Per 100 TO DEALERS C NLY » nowers of all kinds BOSTON without exception are de- cidedly scarce and prices are gradually soaring to sky-high lim- its. It cannot be said that the demand is very heavy or insistent, funeral work still being responsible for the greater part of the call, both local and out of town. The short supply seems to be a reality and not due to any hoarding, although there may be more or less of the latter going on. But the causes leading up to the pres- ent famine condition are well known to the trade and the situation is about as predicted by the wise ones to pre- vail as soon as the chrysanthemum crop should be finished. Nobody, however, could have foreseen the pe- culiar turn in the matter of violets. The unseasonably "muggy" weather of November set the plants to grow- ing again and the result is a crop of soft foliage and very few flowers for some time to come. The crop for the Holidays is estimated as not more than one-fifth of what it would have been under normal conditions. No doubt the same causes are in some degree to blame for the dislocation of crop plans in other flowers besides violets. We may misjudge the situa- tion and immediate outlook, but it looks as though the present level of prices will be a minimum for some time to come. Thanksgiving cleaned CHICAGO the wholesale market of flowers. Nothing was left over and quoted prices were maintained generally. The day prac- tically finished the chrysanthemum season. They will be sorely missed, especially the pompons, for carna- tions are scarce. The supply of roses is scarcely equal to the demand, the day's sales clearing the market. Car- nations are not likely to be in heavy supply at any time this season, as the number of plants grown is less than in former years. Thanksgiving Day CLEVELAND business proved a record breaker, the heavy demand completely exhausting a large supply of chrysanthemums and all other available stock, including plants. Retailers bought heavily and despite the unfavorable weather of November 28, succeeded in moving practically everything at materially advanced prices. A marked shortage Roies Am. Beauty, Special " " Fancy and Extra " '* No, I and culls Russell Hadley Euler, Mock Ajenberg, Hoosier Beauty Ward, Hillingdon Killarney, Key, Taft Ophelia. Sunburst Cunatioiu Cattleyat Lilies. Longiflorum Liliea, Speciosum Lily of the Valley Snapdragon Violeta DahKa* Calenilula Chrraanthemunu Gardeniaa Adiantum Smilax \n>ara«iuPIa.ASpren. (looBbs.) CINCINNATI Nov, 31 CHICAGO Dec. 1 BUFFALO Dec. 2 PITTSBURC Dec. a 2S.OO 15.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 3.00 3.00 2.CO 60.00 15.00 35.00 ao.oo 10.00 iS.oc 13.00 13.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 4. CO 3.00 73.00 ao.co 6.00 60.00 40.00 15.00 6.00 15.00 15.0a 6.03 4.00 4. CO 5 00 4.00 60.00 12.00 7500 60.00 25.00 25.00 to. 00 ao.oo 35.0c 10.00 to 00 13. CO 6.00 75.00 15.00 5.00 to 6.00 4.00 50.00 1.50 35.00 50.00 60.00 40.00 5.0c 6.00 6.00 6. CO 6.00 5.00 6.00 6.00 400 60.00 15.00 4.00 8.00 4.to .75 3.00 to 10.00 to 35.00 to I -00 to 20.00 to 35.00 to 73.00 50.00 8.C0 13.0c 15.00 10 .CO 15. CO 8.00 12.00 12.00 «.OC 75.00 2C.OO I*. 00 10.00 8.00 1.35 3.00 4O.CO 35.00 i.«5 25.00 50.00 40.00 to ac.oo to 8.00 to 10.00 to to to 50.0c 30.00 15.00 30.00 to.oo 6 00 6.00 6.00 3.00 to to to to 60.00 to 4.C0 •7S 30. CO 10.00 13.00 13.00 6.00 75.00 20.00 10 00' 1 s» 4.00 15. CO to to to to 40.00 to 1.30 30 .C« 80.00 prevailed upon the wholesale market November 29 and 30, which condition was seriously aggravated by the per- sistent call from all sources for flowers for funeral orders. A somewhat re- duced supply of roses and carnations, assisted by stevia and violets, must take care of business for the next couple of weeks, by which time lilies and callas will be more abundant and bulbous stock coming in. Favorable growing conditions however, will soon permit the cutting of liberal quantities of carnations. There is much activity in supplies and accessories. Indica- tions point to a much heavier use of prepared goods, such as cycas, magnol- ias, oak, etc., than formerly, a neces- sity made imperative by the reduced supply of perishable stock. Reports from all sources firmly establish November business as substantially in advance of that of previous years and the remarkable vitality evidenced in the Thanksgiving purchasing is prop- erly interpreted as a token of an over- whelming Christmas business, for which it is none too early to make judicious preparation. Receipts of all stock NEW YORK is on the light side but the demand is not such as to make a shortage. There are more long-stemmed roses than of the short grades, and quality general- ly is good. Beauties are in. lighter supply proportionately than the Teas and are firmly held in price. In carna- tions, whites do not average up with colors. Violets and cattleyas are go- ing well and lilies are also in better demand with a somewhat lessened supply. Calendulas are looking up some as the flowers and stem im- prove. Stevia has been quite plenti- ful but good stock finds buyers. Chrysanthemums are on the wane in quantity but not in price. The Thanksgiv- PHILADELPHIA market was rath- er bare of stock and prices as a rule were high. Chrys- anthemums were not up to their usual standard of years gone by, either in quantity or quality, but they brought pretty good money notwithstanding. Chadwicks, Bonaffons and Nonins were the most conspicuous. While the chrysanthemums flowered earlier than usual there has been no glut at any time and growers have reason to feel satisfied with returns, taking crops from start to finish. The car- nation market was also in good healthy condition and shared in the general prosperity. Orchids were quite a feature and were in good sup- ply. Cattleya Trianae and Percival- liana were especially fine and dendro- biums and cypripediums made an ex- cellent showing. Oncidiums are about over. Mignonette and snapdragon are coming in stronger — good long stems and excellent flowers. Christmas' bookings, both in flowers and greensy have already commenced. It seems wise to be forehanded this year as the supplies look as if they would be under the average. Excellent ROCHESTER, N. Y. chi-ysanthe- mums were' the order of the day for Thanksgiving. These included especially fine blooms of tho large flowering kinds. Pompon and spray varieties were in great variety and the demand for light yel- low and bronze shades was especially large and sold at good prices. Roses have been in good demand. Quality seems better this season especially ia Russell, Columbia, Ophelia and Key, Carnations are good but supply lim- ited. Violets are plentiful and very fine. Lilies are scarce. I Continued on page 561) 566 HORTICULTUHE December 7, 1918 H. E. FROMENT Wholesale Commission Florist Choice Cut Flowers N«w Addre«a, 143 West 28th St., NEW TOBK Telephone*: 2200, 2201, Madison Square. — WM. P. FORD — Wholesale Florist 107 W.28tli Street, NEW YORK Telephone 5335, Farra^ut Call and inspect the Best EstablUment In the Wholesale Flower District JOHN YOUNG & CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 53 WEST 28th STREET NEW YORK CITY CoHsi^fnents Solicited Phon© Famrnt 43M WILTEFrSHERiDiiT Wholesale Conunlsslon Dealer in CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 133 Wes* 28th Street, New Yorif Te!ephora»— $eS£°SS33 Madison Sqoare RIEDEL ft MEYER, Inc. Wholesale Commission READY FOR BUSINESS 49 WEST 28th ST. NEW YORK. GEO. C. SIEBRECHT WHOLESALE FLORIST CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED M0HB{|0||j4KRAQCT NEW YORK THE KERVAN CO Fresh Cnt Decoratire Evercreens. Highest Standard of Quality. Large«t Stock in America. Write for Illustrated Catalog of Greens and Florists' Supplies 119 W. 28th St., - - NEW YORK WILLIAM H. KUEBLER Brooklyn'* Foramost and Best WHOLESALE COMMISSION HOUSE Ok First C\mm Mwk.t far siB CUT FLOWERS m Willonghby St> BrooUyi, ||. f , I. C. FORD 121 West 28th St., NEW YORK Fi m&. \\m wmm A Full Line of ALL CUT FLOWEBS. Telephone 3870 Farra^at. ^WHOLESALE -; WHOLESALE GOMMISSION FLORIST ^3^^-,^^^^;^ A full Une of Oboiee Cvt Fiawv Steek far all pmrwut—. 131 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY TBUFBONI I J089 i lABKASDT Business Here Is Always Good 1 NEED MORE FLOWERS. Senii your stock here and get Top Market Prices M ERIN/I AIM \A/'EISS, '^"^'eU^oVL^""* AGENT FOB CABLLLO'S CATTLEYAS HENRY M. ROBINSON CO. OF NEW YORK SS-S7 \A/aa'k aS'fcl Tei«»iioB«e, 111 — MIO Madison Sqoare MACRICB L,. OL,A8«, Treasarer CoBslcnaients 8allclto4 NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only ROSES AND CARNATIONS American Beauty, Special " " Fancy and Eictra. ** " No. I and culls. . RuMeU. Haaiey Euler, Mock. Key Arenbers. Hooiier Beauty ■ Ward. HilUnsdon Killamey, Taft Ophelia. Sunburat Camationa last Part al Waak nist Part of Wail Htfiiit Nov. 30 kaiinoinf Die. 2 1911 1918 3C.CX3 10 60.00 30.00 10 60.0c 20.00 to 33.00 20.00 to 30.0c 3.00 to 15.00 3,00 IC I50C 4.00 to 25.00 4. to tc •3.0c 4.00 to 40.00 4 00 t< 40,0c 3.00 to JO .00 J, 00 Ic 20.0c 3.00 to J 0.00 3.00 tc 10.0c 3.00 to lO.OO 3 00 to lO.OC 3.00 10 10.00 3.00 to 8.0c 3 00 to I3-00 3.00 to 15.0c 4.00 to 8.00 4.00 to 8.00 WE WANT MORE SHIPPERS We have a nnmerons clientage of New York City bnyera and the da eeeds oar snpply. Tbia Is eapeelally true of Bases. We have every facility and abundant means and best returns are assured for stock consigned to us. Address Your Shlpmefits to UNITED CUT FLOWER 1 1 1 W. 28Ui St., NEW YORK CO. Inc D, J. Pappas, Pres. RCED (SL KELLER 122 West 25th St., New Yoris Florists' Supplies We manufacture all oar litaf Disigns, Baskets, Win Wirk & Noveltin and are dealers in Decorative Glassware, Growers anti Florists' BeQulsitcs Bosfon Floral Supply Co. 347-367 Cambridse St., Boston Headquarters for CYCAS, BASKETS. WIRE DESIGNS and WAX FLOWERS Send for price list if you liave not re- ceived one. WILLIAM MACKIE WHOLESALE FLORIST | 10s West 28th Street, NEW YORK Consignments SoUoited TELEPHONE: FARRAGUT 768 1 ROBERT DYSART CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT Simple metliods of correct acconntinp especially adapted for florists' nsa. BOOKS BALANCED AND ADJUSTED 40 STATE STREET . Telephone Mala BOSTON When writing Adverrisers kindly mention Horticulture I December 7, 1918 H O R T I C U L T U E £ 567 Flower Market Reports (Continued from page od-jj The market story this ST. LOUIS week is simply a ques- tion of supply. Price Is but a secondary matter. Flowers are very scarce and demand is great- ly increased by the increase of influ- enza and death rate. With the dimin- ishing supply of chrysanthemums, roses and carnations are again at their stations, with very stiff prices. Many of the retailers are substituting artificial flowers. Fancy ferns are now quoted at $4.00 per 1000. Good demand prevails for all kinds of greens. Smilax very scarce. Thanksgiving Day WASHINGTON business was better than expected. De- mand was heavy and growers who had desirable stocks coming in just in time found no difficulty making sales at good prices. This was particularly true of Aaron Ward and Hadley roses. Carnations are very scarce. Sweet peas look pinched and show the effects of being grown in cold houses. Double violets are not shipping well and the complaint is that they shatter on ar- rival from Hudson River points. Sin- gle violets are good and sell well. K IM VISITORS' REGISTER. New York — Robert Craig, Jr., Phila- delphia. Boston — C. V. Kimball, Concord, N. H.; Dr. B. T. Galloway, Washington, D. C. Philadelphia — Messrs. Marvin and Wilson o£ R. G. Marvin Co.. Wilkes- Barre, Pa.; William F. and Adolphus Gude. Washington, D. C; J. J. Fallon, Lynchburg, Virginia. Chicago — Mr. and Mrs. Leo Bather, Clinton. la.; Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111.; A. T. Eichen, Duluth, Minn.; F. C. W. Brown of J. M. Gasser Co., Cleveland, O.; Geo. H. Bancroft, Cedar Falls, la.; J. S. Wilson, Jr., Des Moines. la.; W. C. Johnson, Memphis, Tenn.; Wm. Feniger, Toledo, O.; Ove Gnatt, La Porte. Ind.; Violet Gibson, Danville, 111.; Agnes Britz, Danville. 111.; David Geddes, St. Louis, Mo. "A IS\0BR niaB WaiLBULB OMMISSIOX Tll\DB FOR OVBR THIUTI IBARS " Have a demand for more than I oan suirply. Rose Growers Call or Write. 118 West 28th St. NE\A/ YORK TELEPHONES FanVBOt 167 and SOM NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only MISCELLANEOUS Cattleyu Lilies. LoDffiflorum Liliea, Speciosum LUy of thfli VmUey Snapdragoci Violets Dahlias Caleaduta Chryaanthemuins Gardanias Adianttun Smflax ■ • • • Aaparaffua Plumociu, & Spran fioo bunches). Last Part «l Weik lillat Nov. 38 1111 30.00 10 75. 00 10.00 to IS. 00 5. CO to xo.oo ,.00 to l.oo 3.00 to 6.00 .50 to to 1.50 1. 00 to • 00 10.00 to 35.00 ao.co to 35.00 •rs to 1,00 10.00 to 16.00 IJ.OO to ao.oo Fint Part ef Wiik ki(ioiM| Dec. 2 1S1I 30.00 10.0c 5.00 4.00 3.<0 ■75 1.50 10.00 30.00 ■ 75 IS.OO »5.oo J5.0C 15.00 10.00 e.oo 6.00 I.JO 3-00 35.03 40.00 I. CO 16.0c 20.00 BUSINESS TROUBLE.S. Milwaukee, Wis.— Kummer Floral Co., voluntary petition; assets, $11,- 132; liabilities, $12,426. Rochester, N. Y.— John Burchill, nurseryman; voluntary petition; as- sets, $225; liabilities, $343.78. S. A. ANDERSON. S. A. Anderson, whose portrait ap- pears herewith, made a phenomenal run at the recent election, winning out S. A. Anderson as treasurer of Erie County by a ma- jority of over SOOO votes. Mr. Ander- son is one of Buffalo's most promi nent and successful retail florists. AN AGED FLORIST George Main, who conducted a flor- ist business at Concord from 1861 to 1901, and one of JIanchester's oldest men, has lived to witness the celebra- tion of victory and peace by America at the close of four great wars. He actively participated in those after the Mexican, Civil and Spanish wars, but was unable to parade the streets with the joyous populace last week on account of his advanced age. He celebrated in a quiet and unassuming manner the 99th anniversary of his birth on Nov. 24. The aged man has voted at 19 presidential elections and still regrets that he was unable to vote for President Harrison in 1840 by the action of the Democrats in dis- covering he was 15 days under the required 21 years. For the last 17 years Mr. Main has made his home with his daughter. For four years he has been blind, al- though for many years before devoid of the sight of one eye by an acci- dent at Concord. Twelve years after the unfortunate affair he suffered a shock which cost him nearly the loss of the sight of his remaining eye. His side was paralyzed but he recov- ered eventually. H. BAYERSDORFER & CO. Maoufactnrers and Importers 1129 Arch St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. THK I.E.XDIXG FLORISTS' SlITLY HOl'.SK OF .VMKRK -V QUALITY OCANTITY CHARLES MILLANG Whole* a le Florist 56-57 West 26th St., NEW YORK | ATTENTION VARIETY ^irsd Toothpicks Manufactured by Mf.J. COWEE, Berlin, N.Y. 10,000. .$2.25 60,000... $9.15 Sample free. For sale by defers. 568 H 0 H T I C U L T U R E December 7, 1918 CHICAGO. Miss Paradise at A. L. Vaughan's recently had word from her brother, Eugene. He has been in most of the big battles, in the ambulance service of the 33rd division, and so far is safe and well. Harry Blewitt of Desplaines re- ceived a letter from Jack Beyer last week. He was then In the big stone- walled dugouts of the retreating Ger- mans. Jack's friends are glad to know that he is safe. Mr. and Mrs. Wuhlbrant, of the Glove Greenhouses, have returned from the south where they have been harvesting their crop of pecans. They brought a quantity to Chicago where they are disposing of them. The way of the public servant is frequently hard, and Peter Reinberg is experiencing difficulties which he meets in his usual straightforward way. He vetoed the raise in salaries of the members of the county board of which he is president, but the mo- tion was carried over his veto. Poinsettias in the retail flower stores give the signal that another Christmas time is near. The ad- vance blooms are bright and it the bulk of the stock is as good, this general favorite will find its usual cordial reception and very likely be received with additional pleasure this year. D. D. P. Roy is now connected with the American Bulb Co. in the capacity of traveling salesman and has started on his first trip booking orders for holiday goods. Mr. Roy reports that retrenchment has been the word at all the beautiful summer homes at Lake Forest, and most of the private conservatories are closed. The Desplaines growers who have heretofore contributed largely to the supply of cut flowers sold in this mar- ket, say they will not have the car- nations in quantity this year.- Fearing another shortage of coal, they planted more chrysanthemums, and some houses were used tor vegetables that formerly were In carnations. Phil Schupp says the chrysanthe- mum season now about over was a good one. He ought to know, being the first to cut and one of the last to stop. Demand on account of influ- enza was unusually heavy and good care and favorable weather did the rest. He expresses grave doubts con- cerning the Christmas supply of stock — in fact a shortage seems inevitable. The difficulty of combining flowers and American flags successfully in store decorative schemes has tried the artistic skill of many a florist to the limit. A happy solution for the Christmas time is the large green wreath with a big bunch of hftlly on it, hung under but not touching two flags which may just touch each other or be crossed. Aisles and archways are particularly pleasing when treated in this way. While it does not ad- vertise the use of flowers, it attracts by its appeal to patriotism and the Christmas spirit, and the order for the basket or box of cut flowers should logically follow. ST. LOUIS. Oscar Ruf of Bergesterman Floral Co. is in the hospital with the influ- enza. A. Jablonsky thinks well of the car- nation Christmas Eve as a Holiday variety. Influenza ban has put a stop to club meetings which were to have been held this week. Charlie Young of C. Young & Sons was confined to his bed all last week. His brother Walter returned to Paris Island on a furlough to attend the funeral of his father, the late James Young. Thanksgiving business as reported by the wholesalers was immense. The only flowers which were at all plentiful were yellow chrysanthe- mums. A few complaints were made by customers, as told by some retail- ers, as to the high prices. Many went away thinking they were being held up. NEW YORK. A card received from J. Austin Shaw reports his arrival at Hollywood, California, after a leisurely trip across the continent, stopping at Toronto, Detroit and Chicago on the way. The next meeting of the N. Y. Flor- ists' Club will be held on Monday evening, December 9. Election of officers for the year 1919 will be in order and a heavy attendance of mem- bers is looked tor. Westboro, Mass. — Paul F. Brigham, florist, has moved from his former residence on East Main street to the Scott farm, on Belmont street. PHILADELPHIA. James Heacock of the Joseph Hea- cock Co., is off on a gunning trip in the mountains of Pike County, Penn- sylvania. Carl Corts, the city man- ager of the company, on being asked when Mr. Heacock would return said "no telling, probably not until he gets a b'ar." They are showing some well done Spirea Gladstone for the holidays. Nice plants are bringing $1.50, retail. These are cold storage stock from last year which came in too late to be forced for Easter. Seems like a good wrinkle even for ordinary seasons it not overdone. "The Belgian capital, putting forth its own colors again, wears a Bmile of spring. — News note. In otber words. Brussels sprouts." — Phila. Record. Yes, and one may now order a Ham- burg steak, or a Hungarian goulash, or even a Limburger without danger of attracting the eagle eyes ot the American Protective League. Every- thing is sprouting again after a long season ot cold storage. E. J. Fancourt of the S. S. Pennock Co. reports an unusually brisk season in the ribbon and supply department this year. They have been a little be- hind on their orders at times from help shortage but the new hands are now well broken in and things are going along smoothly. Prices are very firm and many items are hard to get at any price. W. J. Baker, the oldest commission man in this city, is hale and hearty, and on duty every day. We called, recently and his right hand man. Miss Mary, introduced us to him. He paid no attention to our graceful bow and acknowledgments. And yet we liave seen the day when he took notice. Say twenty-five years ago when we would be on the opposite side in a bowling match, and made a ten strike. "Here, you son of a gun, you were quarter inch over the line. Foul! Foul!" The greenhouses of Jlrs, Allburger, next door to the Westcott place on Ridge avenue, were invaded by a couple of deer last week. They broke a lot of glass and did considerable other damage. They are supposed to have wandered from the wilds of Fairmount Park which is nearby. This item is ot interest to Bart Cartledge, Bill Smith, Jim Heacock, John Bur- ton, and other ardent sportsmen. The mountain seems to be coming to Ma- December 7, 1918 H 0 R T I C tJ L T tJlt fi nc.o hornet. Next thing somebody will be catching sea bass in the corn field. Holly has suffered this year from the unusually warm season. WTiile well berried to start with, a large percentage dried up and fell off, so that the usual perfect stock is not to be had. Buyers should keep this in mind and advise their customers accordingly. And of course they should also bear in their minds not to blame the shippers for "circum- stances beyond their control." But let us remember in all our troubles that "not a Christmas of such promise has dawned on earth since the Star led the Shepherds to Bethlehem!" Chris- tianity has had a rebirth and the world will be better from now on in our daily living, physically, morally and financially. The Great Day has dawned! CINCINNATI. Miss Laura Murphy, secretary and treasurer of the Christmas Fund com- mittee'has mailed postal money orders to all the florists boys from metropol- itan Cincinnati, who are now overseas and will mail orders to those in this country, shortly before Christmas. The florist trade representatives from this city and vicinity who are in the military or naval service of this coun- try are the following: In this Country — First Lieutenants C. B. Jones, Ray H. Ruttle and Her- bert Thaden and J. L. Baer, Geo. H. Kessen, Wm. J. Stein, Robert Ruttle, B. J. George, Sidney J. George, Frank Herb, U. C. Brunner, Charles Win- dram, Ed. Cavanaugh, Lawrence Schlo- mer, Roy Greensmith, Leo Kenninger, George H. Trautman, Harry Rutens- chroer, Jos. Durban. Jos. D. Thomas, Charles Garvey, Bernard Decker, J. L. McDuff and Clarence Pfeiffer. Overseas — Sergeant Clifford Mer- land. Corporals Arthur J. Gear, George F. Popp, Edward Foran, Otto H. Walke, Wesley Gear, Joseph Grimme, Fred Murphy, William H. Deller, Paul Na- ber, R. H. Schlomer, Arlington A. George, George Farrell, H. J. Kramer, H. A. Gray, Daniel G. Gray, John Mensch, Ernst Steelman, Edward Thomas, Sam Zellner, Edson P. Kittle, Elbert C. Kittle, Fred W. Wiegile, Henry Rutenschroer, Harry Neck- stroth, George Epely, Willard E. Kler, John Palmer and Edwin Geiser. Each one is to get a money order for $11 as a Christmas present and token of appreciation from the local florists. HOTEL CUMBERLAND NEW YORK. Broadway at 54th Street ItriMid way vath fruni (iranil C'entrul Depot 7 til A^finu* fart* from r<>iinsyl\unia Station MODERN AND FIREPROOF .SIriolly Kir»t-(lrt>K KatfN Kt'aNonuble Rooms with Adjoining Bath, • $2.00 up Rooms with Private Bath, - $2.50 up Suites, .... $4.00 up Tell niiiiiiti's walk to .10 theutreH Send for Booklet HARRY P. STIMSON Only NVu- York Hotel Window-ScTeened Throughout Lafayette, Ind. — Wilbur Lahr has purchased the greenhouse range of W. H. Robinson, also the store at 206 N. 9th street. BOSTON. The Chrysanthemum Show at Gar- field Park Conservatories, Chicago, was shown in local moving picture houses this week. The promotion of Patrick J. Dono- ghue, from gardener at $4 per day to foreman at $1800 per year, is an- nounced by the park and recreation department. Joe Shuman, after a year's service in the Navy, has been released and is back on his job again at Henry M. Robinson & Co.'s, in good season to help out on the holiday rush. John J. Cassidy, Beacon street flor- ist, will be a candidate again for the city council, having had the necessary signatures to put him on the ballot certified by the election commission- ers. The Lynn park commission has recommended that a municipal tree and shrub nursery be established in a section of the Lynn Woods Reserva- tion where the city may grow trees and shrubs that can be planted along the streets and in the parkways. The cost of establishing such a nursery would not exceed $3,000, it is figured, and the maintenance would not be more than $1,01)0 a year. Hundreds of trees have been removed from the streets, the commission points out, and no effort made to replace them. In some instances individuals have set out shade trees in front of their property, but the city has not assisted, and the consequence is that some streets are now bare of trees. If the city had the trees and the work were placed under the Park Commission excellent results would be obtained. It is claimed, and with proper care in a few years vig- orous shade trees would be growing along residential streets where none now exist. The 18th annual meeting of the Mutual Benefit Association of the em- ployes of Joseph Breck & Sons' Cor- poration was held In the salesroom at the close of business, November 19th. The report of the treasurer was read, and showed a substantial balance, in spite of the fact that the benefits paid during the year were greatly In excess of any since the organization was founded. This bal- ance has been partially invested in Liberty Bonds and War Savings Stamps. The secretai-y's report showed twenty-two members and fellow work- ers "over there." During their ab- sence they are retained as members and their dues remitted. They have also been remembered from time to time with comforts by the welfare committee. One member, Charles B. Simonds, a member of 16 Co., C. A. C. Artillery, died from disease. The president briefly addressed the meet- ing and thanked the executive com- mittee for their hearty support and co-operation during the year. The following Is the list of officers re- elected for the ensuing year: A. J. M. Joiner, president; F. S. Ferreira, vice-president; H. L. Haynes, treas- urer; Miss H. L. Riley, secretary: executive committee, Mrs. A. Coombs, Miss .M. C. Gushing, S. L. Hatch, A. E. Werner and W. F. Wilson. In the Coining Reconstruction Period The Florist will be properous and as a precautionary meas- ure insure your glass against damage by hail. A letter to JOHN G. ESLER, Secretary, Saddle River, N. J., will bring the particulars. 570 H 0 E T I C tJ L T U E E December 7, 1918 Cambridge N«w Tork WORLD'S OI.DE8T and LARGEST Manufacturers of ALL STYLES and SIZES of FLOWER POTS A. H. HEWS & CO., INC. Cambridge, Mass. Difficult and rejected cases spe- cially solicited. No misleading In- ducements made to secure business. Over 30 years' active practice. Ex- perienced personal, conscientious service. Write for terms. Address SIGGERS & SIGGERS PATHNT ^.AWVBRS Box B, National Union Building Waslilngton, D. C. GREENHOUSES BUILDING OR CON- TEMPLATED. London, Ont. — E. Long, 66 Weston St., one house. Seattle, Wash. — Stuber - Richardson Co., Bryn Mawr, house 37 x 200, com- pleted. NEWS NOTES. Worcester, Mass. — The annual meet- ing of the Worcester County Horticul- tural Society was held in Horticultur- al Hall on Wednesday, December 4. The treasurer's report showed a suc- cessful year, with total expenditures of $20,142.84; resources, $142,118.63. All the old officers and board of trus- tees were re-elected; $6,oiiO was ap- propriated for premiums and expenses of exhibitions, etc. St. Johnsbury, Vt. — The Vermont State Horticultural Society closed its three days' session here on Nov. 22, and probably will hold its next annual gathering in Bellows Falls. These officers were elected: President, Geo. D. Aiken of Putney: secretary, M. B. Cummings of Burlington; treasurer, W. C. Colton of Montpelier; auditor, H. E. Clark of Vergennes; representa- tive to the University of Vermont ad- visory council, George W. Perry of Chester; executive committee, the president and secretary with E. S. Brigham of St. Albans, C. L. Witherell of Middlebury and R. R. McCrae of Castleton. CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY Advertisements in this Department, Ten Cents a Line, Net ASPABAGCS Asparagus plumosus seedluigs, extra strong, $1.00 per 100 .$6.00 per 100. A. M. CAMPBELL, 1510 Samson Street, Philadelphia. BULBS C KBUR & SONS, HILLEGOM, Holland. Bulbs of all descriptions. Write for prices. NEW YORK BRANCH, 8-10 Bridge St. CARNATION STAPLES Split carnations quickly, easily and cheaply mended. Pillsbury's Carnation Staple, 1000 for 35c. ; 30O0 for $1.00 post- paid. I. L. PILLSBURY. Galesburg, 111. DAISIES Daisies, Bellis. Monstrosa, pink or white, also Longfellow and .Snowball, fine strong plants, .f:i.50 per 1000. $6.75 per 3000, cash. BRILL CELERY GARDENS, Kalamazoo, Mich. DAHLIAS Peony Dahlia Mrs. Frederick Grinnell. $10.00 per clump. Cash with order. JOHN P. ROONEY, New Bedford, 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. GLASS. G by 8, 8 by 10, 10 by 12 or 10 by 14 at H.^'H per box of 50 square feet. C. N. KOB- l.VSON & BRO., Dept. 29, Baltimore, Md. Greenhouse glass, lowest prices. JOHN- STON GLASS CO., Hartford City, Ind. GOLD FISH Gold fish, aquarium plants, snails, cas- tles, globes, aquarium, fish goods, nets, etc., wholesale. FRANKLIN BARRETT, Breeder, 4815 D St., Olney, Philadelphia, Pa. Large breeding pairs for sale. Send for price list. GREENHOUSE S.4SH Standard Hot Bed Sash, Cypress, made witli cross-bar, blind tenons, white leaded in Joints, $1.50 each. Orders for 25 or more, .$1.45 each. Glass 6 by 8, 8 by 10, 10 by 12 or 10 by 14 at $4.50 per box of 50 square feet. Write for circular. C. N. ROBINSON ■.t BRO., Dept. 29, Baltimore, Md. 0BCHID8 HASSALL 4 CO., Orchid Growers and Raisers, Southgate, London, England. Catt- ieyas and Laello-Cattleyas our specialty. One trial order solicited. PEONIES Peonies. The world's greatest collection, 1200 sorts. Send for list. C. BETSCHER, Canal Dover, O. SPHAGNUM MOSS Live Sphagnum moss, orchid peat and orchid baskets always on hand. LAGER & HURRELL, Summit, N. J. WIRE WORK WILLIAM B. HBILSCHER'S WIRE WORKS, 264 Randolph St., Detroit, Mich. VINES Flowering and Foliage Vines, choice collection. Large Specimen, Pot and Tub grown for immediate effect; also Climbing Roses. J. H. TROY, Mount Hliaarllk Nur- sery, New Rochelle, N. Y. SWEET PEAS .lust Arrived, crop 1918 winter flowering SWEET PP;AS, New Zealand grown, the large Howering waved or Spencer type. We have been very fortunate to secure the en- tire crop of one of the beat growers in New Zealand. New Zealand grown seed has al- ways produced the earliest and beat blooms, and seed started in August will produce flowers from Thanksgiving until March; requiring a low temperature, these make an ide.il crop for the Florist this year. Scar- let, always a good seller. Finest Mixture, all the best colors. Pink and White, Blanche Ferry type. Yarrawa (true), bright rose pink with light wings. Write for further particulars. JULIUS ROEHRS CO., Rutherford, N. J. WANTS, FOR SALE, Etc. HELP WANTED WANTED — A good all around young man of neat appearance for general green- house work and to assist in store. Must know about Hring a low-pressure steam boiler. State wages expected. P. M. OLM, Bath, Me. WANTED — Experienced plant grower to work under foreman; place near Boston; !."» men emploved. State age and experi- inie to THOMAS ROLAND, Nahant, Mass. WANTED— A night fireman on a small commercial place. Good pay and comfort- altle conditions to a trustworthy and strictly sober man. P. E. PALMER, INC., Brookline, Mass. FOR SALE I'.OILER FOR SALE. Roberts Iron Works, 35 h.p. horizontal boiler, good oon- ilition. 85 lbs. steam. Bargain If taken immediately. Cash only. Also 20 h.p. up- ilixht Sturtevaut engine. Telephone Bel- mont 4(K'. W. Can be seen at 75 Main St.. I'anibridge, Mass. Horticultural Books For 8bI6 by HOBTICULTUBE PUBLISHING CO. Cbrysanthemiixn Manual. Elmer D Smith fO.W Th« ChryBanthemtun. Herring- ton *0 Commerolal Carnation Caltar«. Dick I.M Commerolal Bet* Cnltnra. Holmes I.M Violet Culture. Galloway l.W Gre«nhont« Construction. Taft.. 1.60 Swe«t Peas op to Data. Kerr... 1.50 Plant Propagation, Oreanhoat* and Naraer7 Praotloe. Kalns.. I.M Plant Pranlns. Kalns 1.M Book of Garden Plana. Hamblln. Z.OO Landsoap* Deslca. Hubbard 1.00 The Art of Outdoor Rose Graw- Ine. Thomas 6.00 The Horn* Vevetabla Garden. Knihm 1.00 Vefetable Oardenlnc R. L. Watts 1.7B Parsons an The Rose LOO Principles of Florleultore. B. A. White 1.76 Fonndatlons of Amarloan Grape Cnltnre. Mnnson t44 Plant Materials of DecoratlTa OardenlnK- Trelease I.OO Aristocrats of the Garden. Wil- son I.OO Bailey's Cyelopedla of HortlenI- tnrc, 8 Tolamca M.OO December 7, 1918 H ORTI CULTURE CAN SHIP ANY SIZE AT ONCE KROSCHELL BROS. CO., Telephone or Telegraph Order at Our Expense 466 West Erie Street, CHICAGO, ILL CYPRESS GREENHOUSE STOCK PECKY CYPRESS STOCK HOT BED SASH Ask for Circular D and Prices THE A. T. STEARNS LUMBER COMPANY NEPONSET, BOSTON DREER'S "Riverton Special" Plant Tubs No. Diam. Ea. Doz. 100 10 20 in. $3.25 $37.50 $287.50 20 18 in. 2,75 30.00 237.50 .■50 16 in. 2.25 26.00 195.00 ,40 14 in. 1.00 22.00 1B8.75 laO 12 in. 1.50 15.00 110.00 [fiO 10 in. .95 10.50 77.50 TO 8 in. .75 S.25 62.50 The Eiverton Tub Is sold exclusively by us. ami is the best ever introduced. The neatest, lightest, and cheapest. Painted green and bound with electric-welded hoops. The four largest sizes are equipped with drop handles. HENRY A. DREER, s»is. Plants, B-ibsannsuppies. 714.715 chestRiit St., Philadelphia, Pa. I I I Tlie Recognized Standard Insecticide. A spray remedy for green, black, white fly, thrlps and soft Bcale. Qnart, $1.00; Gallon, $3.S0. FUNCINE For mildew, rust and other blights affect- ing flowers, fruits and vegetables. Qnart, $1.00; Gallon, $2.60. VERMINE For eel worms, angle worms and other worms working in the soil. Qnart, $1.00: Gallon, $3.00 SOLD BY DEALERS. Aphine Manufacturing Co. MA.DISON. N. J. NIKOTEEN For Spraying APHIS PUNK For Fumigating Atk Your Dealer For It NICOTINE MFG. Cft ST. LOUIS IJ^ mmm§ CdWCENTRATEb Pl/LVERIlidT Polverlxed or ShrMlded Cattle Manvare Pnlvertxed Sheep Manure The Florists' standard of uniform hirfl qualitv tor over ten years. Specifv : WIZARD BRA^D in yonr Sappiy pouse orocr, or write us direct for prices and freight fates, THE PULVERIZED MANURE CO. M Union BtDok Vmni, iUUaua* A Card This Size Costs only OHc. per ^Veek on Yearly Order It wouUl keep your uame and your spoeialtv before the whole trade. A h:i It-inch card coats only 45c. per \ve('k oil yearly order. IaOW oil £v2&, J(«)0 Save your plants and trees. Just the thing for greenhouse and outdoor use. Destroys Mealy Bug, Brown and White Scale, Thrips, Red Spider, Black and Green Fly, Mites, Ants, etc., without Injury to plants and without odor. I'sed according to direction, our stand- ard 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 Pets. Excellent as a wash for dogs and other animals. Relieves mange. Dilute with water 30 to 50 parts. Vi Pint, SOc; Pint, 60c.; Quart, 90c.; M: Gallon, $1.50; Gallon, $2.50; 6 Gal- lon Can, $10.90; .10 Gallon Can. $20.00. Directions on package. LEMON OIL COMPANY Dept. S. 42S W. Islington St.. Baltiiiira. Hi ASTI C A ForGuiniinBt Giazine USE IT NOW F. 0. PIEilCE CO. 12 W. NOM)W«r MEWYOIK .Mastlca is elastic and tenacious, admits of 'expansion and contraction. Putty becomes hard and brittle. Broken glass more easily removed without breaking of other glass as occurs with bard putty. Lasts longer than putty. Easy to apply. )reer'8 Peerless^ Glazing Points For GreenlKoases Drive easy and true, because both bevels are on the same lide. Can't twist and break the glass io Iriving. Galvan Ized and will not rust, rights ot lefti The Peerless Glazine Poi is patented. No others like U- Ofdcr from your dealej or direct hom ns. 1006, ^c- postpaid. Samjll** tttt. HENBY A. DREEB., 714 ClnitDnt Street, phlUdelphia ^ 572 HORTICULTURE December 7, 1918 kind Greenhouses KEEP SUMMER WITH YOU THE WHOLE YEAR ROUND On account of their ttard7 special construction which permits of great ■trenirtb without the need of heavy shadow casting supports, these bouses are so warm and sunny that they are flUed with a riot of bloom and fruit when Jack Frost has stripped the garden of Its beauty. The Tentllatlng and heating systems are the result of years of experience In bBlldlng for professional growers. Things Just have to grow In a King. Aak us for any of the following: Catalogue showing Commercial Type Green- houses Catalogue showing Greenhouses for private estates. Catalogue showing Garden Frames and Sash for private estates. KING CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, 28 King's Road, North Toaawaida, N. Y. nUtCH OFFICtS GREENHOUSES-ALL KINDS Put your Gieenhouce Prvblems up to «• Me^opolifaijMctteriaKZ 1297-1325 Fluahins Ava., Brooklrn, N. Y. FOB GREENHOUSES Our prices can he bad by mall, and It will pay you to get them. We carry the largest stock of Specially Selected Glass In Greater New York and can supply any quantity from a box to a car load on a one day notice, and at Rock Bottom Prices. PARSHELSKY BROS. Inc. Johnson, Stewart and Varlok Aves., Brooklyn, N. T. Christmas Advertisements Next Week The "Psychological Moment," an Opportune Time for Profitable Publicity. Send Copy to Reach Us by Wednesday, December I 1 th HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO., 147 Summer Street, Boston, Mass. Plant Propagation, Greenhouse and Nursery Practice By M. G. KAINS We have had many inquiries from time to time for a reliable and up-to-date book on plant propa- gation, but were always at a loss to fipd any pub- lication that we could recommend. The subject has been dealt with in fragmentary manner only in books that have come to our notice. So It Is well that this new work has been issued, espec- ially as it is both comprehensive and practical, and it should meet with a ready sale among plantsmen, nurserymen and gardeners. There are nineteen chapters covering in detail topics of ger- mination and longevity of seeds, propagating by buds, layering, cuttings, grafting, etc., fruit tree stocks, scions, etc., and there are eight pages of condensed cultural instructipns in tabulated form, covering annuals and pe/ennials from seed, woody plants, evergreens, vines, bulbs and tubers, greenhouse and house plants, ferns, palms, water plants, orchids and cacti. The illustrations are numerous, comprising 213 figures and halftone plates. There are 322 pages well bound and on heavy paper, teeming with helpful Information. It is a book which no cultivator can afford to do without. It is worth many times its price. Copies can be supplied from the office of HORTICULr TURE at publisher's price, $1.50. HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 147 Smnmer St., Boston, Mau. Principles and Practice of Pruning Br M. O. KAINS Lecturer on Hortlcaltnre, Colombia UnlTerslty Few practices in the handling of plants, especially fruit bearing plants, attract so much Interest as do those of pruning. The methods are so varied, the results so diverge, and the opinions of growers so apparently con- tradictory that this subject Is always one of the most Interesting, and the surest to hold attention and arouse discussion. Particularly during the last ten or fifteen years when the principles of plant physiology have been more and more satisfactorily applied to plant production and man- agement has Interest settled In pruning. During the latter half of this time also more and more Investi- gations and tests have been conducted by experiment stations and other workers to test out methods and principles in the Interest of science and for the benefit of growers. The accumulation of such new knowledge has become very considerable especially In the last de- cade, but It Is necessarily so scattered that very few growers have access to It, hence the demand for a book, which shall present the really Important features of these Investigations as well as set forth the fundamental principles based upon the laws of plant growth. This volume Is lavishly Illustrated mainly by actual photographs of specimens which show good and bad practices. The author has spared neither time nor ex- pense In gathering his photographs, each one of which tells Its story. After a few pages of introduction the author discusses Plant Physiology ■■ related to pruning. A chapter takes up the Philosophy of Pruning, Itself a very in- teresting subject. Then follows a classification and clear discussion of Buds, very fnlly Illustrated from life. How Wounds Heal Is an exceedingly Interesting chapter, as arc also those on Prevention and Repair of Mechanical In- juries, Pruning Nursery Stock, Young Trees, Mature Trees and Odd Methods of Pruning and Training, Re- Jurenatlng Neglected Trees and Practical Tree Surgery. Profusely Illustrated. Cloth. 400 pages. Ket, «Z.«. 5H X 8 Inches. ■ OBTI017I.TUBK FUBUBHENO CO. 14T BmsusOT St., HORTICULTURE Vol. XXVIII DECEMBER 14, 1918 No. 24 Grafted Roses This winter we shall graft on manetti and propagate extetsively all of the worth-while Greenhouse Roses for the commercial grower. No doubt you are planning to get in line for the Big Business of next year and will want to replant at least a portion of your Rose section. Send us your requirements and let us graft your roses to order. Chrysanthemums You know we specialize in Chrysanthemum cuttings and plants from 2V4-inch pots. Only those of proven commercial value are offered. Get better acquainted with some of the newer Singles and Pompons. They are beauties — and money-makers, too. Ask us to write you about them. A. N. PIERSON, Inc. CROMWELL, CONN. CYPRIPEDIUM INSIGNE In quantity, both now and for the holidays, of splen- did quality. It would be advisable on account of express con- ditions to have your Christmas order shipped a week or ten days ahead of time. They will keep all right besides making a good show. $2.00 per doz. $15.00 per 100 BOXWOOD, 20c. per lb., In bags of about 50 lbs. Splendid Holly Wreaths (5 spots of berries on each wreath), $35.00 per huDdred. Everything in Cut Flowers. Plants. Greens. Ribbons and .Supplies. BUSINESS HOURS 7 A. M. to 5 P. M. S. S. PENNOCK COMPANY The ^°^fo%t%s of Philadelphia NEW YORK 117 W. 28th St. PHII-ADELPHI.\ BALTIMORE 1608-lGJO I.udlow St. Franklin & St. Paul Sts. W.\SHINGTOX, 1216 H St., N. W. FERNS Extra Strong, Heavy Plants, Well Finished, for Immediate Delivery Nephrolepis elegantissima, elegantlssima Compacta, and Smithii: 214-inch pots $8.00 per 100 Nephrolepis elegantissima Compacta, Muscosa, and Smithii: 3^-inch pots $ .35 each Nephrolepis elegantissima and elegantissima Compacta: 6-inch $ .75 each 8-inch 1.50 " 10-inch 3.00 " 12-inch 5.00 " Nephrolepis Harrisii, 8-inch 1.50 " Nephrolepis Muscosa and Smithii: 5-inch 75 " 6-inch 100 " Nephrolepis Dwarf Boston, 8-inch 1.00 " F. R. PIERSON TARRYTOWN, N. Y. GERANIUMS GERANIUMS in a good assortment, incuding Ivy and Scented. 2-in., $2.75 per 100, $25.00 per 1000; 3-in., $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. BEGONIA VERNON, COLEUS, HARDY ENGLISH IVY, and LANTANA, 2-in., $2.50 per 100, $22.50 per 1000; 3-in., $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. COLEUS BRILLIANCY, sometimes called Christmas Gem, 2-in.. $3.00 per 100, $30.00 per 10OO; 3-in., $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. PELARGONIUMS in a good assortment, including the beau- tiful variety of Wilbur Wright, 3-in., $6.00 per 100. KENTIA BELMOREANA, 6-in., $1.00; 5-in., $0.75. FERNS BOSTON FERN, 5-in., 25c.; 4-in., 15c. each. Specimen Plants in 10 and 12-in., from $5.00 to $10.00. These prices are only good for immediate shipment. All good value for the money. Shipped without pots to save ex- pressage. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co. WHITE MARSH, MARYLAND 574 HOETICULTURE December 14, 1918 CHRISTMAS PLANTS BEGONIAS Melior and Cincinnati 3 J in. $ .35 Each 5 in. .75 Each 6 in. 1.00 Each 62 In. 1.50 Each CYCLAMEN 1.00 to 2.50 DRACAENA Terminalis .75 DRACAENA Massangeana * 1.50 EUPHORBIA in pans and pots .35 to 4.00 FREESIAS 6 in. 1.00 8 in. 1.50 JERUSALEM CHERRIES .50 to 1.00 POINSETTIAS (single) .50 and .75 PEPPERS .35 to 1,50 PRIMULA CHINENSIS 5 in. .50 HEATHERS 1.50 to 5.00 PAPER WHITE NARCISSUS 8 in, 9.00 doz. PALMS, RUBBERS, FERNS, etc., all prices. Stock Is Limited, Please Order at Once Cash or Satisfactory References Required WILLIAM W. EDGAR COMPANY WAVERLEY, MASS. COLD STORAGE Lily of the Valley Cases of 500— 150(>— 1750— $26.00 per 10«0 F. O. B. New York by Express Write for prices on Gladiolus. Cftnna and Peony roots All of tbe good sorts. L J. REUTER CO. Plant Brokers 329 Waverly Oaks Road, Waltham, Ha«a. BAMBOO CANE STAKES Per bale Per bale NATUBAJ., «-8 ft., 600 «7.W »-U ft., 400 8.60 Prices ex wareboase New York Terms — Net cash 30 days. McHUTCHISON & CO. •S Chambers St., New York E. W. FENGAR CHRYSANTHEMUMS 147-187 Linden Ave. IBVINOTON, N. J. ANNOUNCEMENT! We, Joseph A. MuUer and Frank G. Sealey, hitherto representatives of the Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J., hereby announce that we have formed the Muller-Sealey Co. for the purpose of dealing in Horticultural Products and Supplies We still retain selling connections for the Julius Roehrs Co. and are now making other important connections. We take this opportunity of thanking our friends for their many favors in the past, a continuance of which we respectfully solicit. MULLER-SEALEY COMPANY Bryant Park Building, 47 West 42nd Street NEW YORK CITY R N Per 100 Per 1000 BOSTONS 2>4 Inch $5.00 $45.00 KOOSEVELT8 ... " 6.00 45.00 WHITMANI " 6.00 60.00 TEDDY, JB " 6.00 50.00 VERONA ■■ 6.0O 60.00 Order either direct or tbrouffh S. S. Skidelsky & Co., Sole Agents Philadelphia, Fa. HENRY H.BAKROWS, WIIITIMAN, MASS. A Card This Size CostN only 90c. per Week on Yearly Order It would keep your name and your specialty before the whole trade. A half-luch card costs only 45c. per week on yearly order. Speci^nts in Specknen ^ock for Landscape Work Hardy Rhododendrons* Azaleas, Boxwoods. Hollies and a Complete Line of Coniferous Evergreens. WRITE FOR PRICES CMB%t Gardou NorMfies, Inc. EUREKA CALIFORNIA HILL'S EVERGREENS BEST FOR OVER HAX.F A OBNTITBT Small, medium and large sizes (applied Price list now ready THE D. HILL KURSERY CO. Evergreen Specialists. LArvest Growers In America BOX 415. DUNDEE. DUU J December 14, 1918 HORTICUIiTUEE 575 Christmas at Julius Roehrs Co. Plants Finer Than Ever but Demand Far Beyond Our Capacity. Sorry We Cannot Supply You All. We wish All a MERRY CHRISTMAS and would advise placing orders NOW for supply needed for Winter months and EASTER. JULIUS ROEHRS CO., RUTHERFORD, N. J. LEADING PLANT SPECIALISTS VIBURNUM PLICATUM Also B«rberis Thonbergii, Hydrangea Panicalata, Weigela, Splreas, etc. Ask for complete list of 0.4K BRAND SHKCBS. The/XJNARD A rS"! WEST GROVE VJOffES CO. |!g| PENN.,U.S-A. tttmt PfU, Pim. iatolae WlBIaar. Tin-Pm. Wr mrt tniicrtitrt t4 iki Nurtlrytnen i Fund ftr Hmrktt Dtvtle^mtni BOBBINK & ATKINS NURSBIYMEN, FLIMSTS, PLANTSS RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY We are sabscribers to the NnrBerymeu'i Fund for Market Development. aU* "Bay It With Flowers" FobUeity Campaica. GLADIOLI and DAHLIAS We have purchased the entire stock af J. I.. Moore and can make attractive price*. Send for list. B. Hammond Tracy, Inc. WENHAM, MASS. FROM NEW YORK COLD STORAGE ;'/■■ r-x •//X.(S;\;| LILY OF THE VALLEY — Best Quality HolUa Grown % -'A' ■^.^-- In cases of 500 pips, $15.00; 900 pips, $22.50 per case CHAS. SCHWAKE & CO., 90-92 W. Broadway, New York I- I 3-r o Page Allen. J. K 5y5 American Bulb Co 5S7 Anderson. .S. A.. .589 Aphine Mfg. Co. 599 Barrows, H. H..574 Bayersdorfer, H. Co 595 Bay State Nur- series 576 Bloomingdale's ..588 Bobtiink & At- kins 575 Boddiugton Co., Inc.. A. T 5S6 Boigiano & Son. 587 Boston Floral .Supply C0.DS4-584 Breck, .1. & Sons..587 Breitineyers. .1. Sons .5.88 Endlong. .1. A... .592 Bun.vard. A. T....5S8 Burnett Bros .587 Burpee, W. A. & Co .587 Carter's Tested Seeds. Ine .586 Child s. John Lewis 587 Clarke, D. Sons .5SS-589 Cooke. Geo. H....5.8S Comley, H. R....5S9 Page Conard & Jones.. 575 Cowee, W. J.... 595 Cottage Gardens Nurseries .574 Craig Co., Kobt...576 Danker 588 Dards 5SS-C00 Dreer, H. A.576-598- 599 Dunlop, John H..5S9 Dysart, E 594 Edgar Wi W. Co 574 Edwards Folding Box COi.. fiOa Esler J. G 599 Farijuhar. It. & J. Co .5.87 Fengar. E. W...i574 Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co 598 Ford. M. C ^'.H Ford. W. 1- -594 Froment, II. E...594 .595 Gnlvin. Thos. F.589 Gasser Co.. J. .M..5S9 Graham & Son. A nsi Grakelow, Clias. 11 .589 Page Gude Bros. Co... 588 Hart, Geo. B 592 Hentz & Nash... 595 Hess & Swoboda.5S9 Hews & Co., A H 598 Hill Co., E. G....592 Hill, D. Nursery Co 574 Holland Nur __ series 576 Holm & Olson. ..589 Irwin, R. J -587 Johnston Bros... 588 Kasting, W. F. Co 592 Kelway & Son... 587 Kervan Co 594 Kessler Philip.. .590 King Construc- tion Co 598 Knoble Bros 5«9 Kroeschell Bros.59it Ivuebler. W. II. .594 Kottmiller .588 Lange, H. F. A.^"® Lemon Oil Co... .599 Liggit, C. U 585 Mackie. Wm .594 McHutchison ro..574 VERT Page Marshall, W. E. & Co 587 McKenzie, John. .589 Meehan. Chas. E.592 Metropolitan Ma- terial Co 599 Mlchell, H. F. Co.5S7 Michigan Cut Flower Ex 592 MlUang, Chas.... 595 Muller-Sealey Co. .574 Murray, Samuel.5S8 Murray, Samuel.. 588, 591 Nicotine Mfg. Co.599 Niessen, Leo Co.592 Ouwerkerk, P.... 576 Palmer, W. J. & Son 589 Park Floral Co.. 589 Parshelsky Bros.599 Penn the Florist..588 -600 Pennock, S. S. Co 57.3-597 Pierce Co., F. 0.599 Pierson, A. N 57.'! Pierson, F. H 573 Pulverized Ma- nure Co .599 Randalls Flower Shop .589 I Page Reed & Keller... 594 Reidel & Meyer.. 594 Reid, Edw 592 Renter, L. J. Co.574 Robinson, Henry M. Co 594 Robinson, H. M. & Co 590-592 Roehrs, J. Co 575 Roland. Thomas.589 Roserv, The .58'* Sceery, Ed 590 Scheepers & Co. John 576 Schling, Max 562 Schultheis, An- ton 576 Schwnke, Chas. Co 551 Sekenger, Adam.588 Sheridan, W. F..594 Siebrecht, Geo. C.594 Siggers & Sig- gers a98 Skidelsky. S. S. & Co 587 Smith, Elmer D. & Co .576 Smith, r. J 594 Smith. W. & T. Nurserv Co — 576 Smith, The Flor- ist -589 Smith & Petter8.589 Smvtb. Wni. .L...589 Snvdi-r Co., B. .^..59.T Page Stompp, G. B. M.588 Stumpp & Walter _ Co ^**' Suffolk Eng. Co.. 600 Thorburn, J. M. & Co -u"^ Totty. Chas H..5.fa Tracy, B. "a™ ,-- mond ?i^ Trepel C. C ^88 rnited Cut Flow- er Co 594 Vincent, E-. J''-„ & Sons Co »'-i ■Wants, For Sale, etc 59| Warburton ..•••^ Weber, F. C ^ Weiss, Herman..^ Wilson ^ Wood Bros.....-5S» Woodruff, S. D. & Sons ""' Young, A. L 594 Young. J»bn...-;94 Young & Nugent..>88 Zech & Mann.... 592 7.1nn Julius 6W. I BOOM YOUR BUSINESS hy adoertuing your goods In ihe HortkdlitiLore Pubiicity among die kind of readers reached by this paper is THE SORT OF PUBU- CITYTHAT PAYS. 576 HOETICULTURB December 14, 1918 DREER'S CROTONS for CHRISTMAS An excellent stock of the best varieties, well colored and in good assortment. 4 inch pots, per dozen $6.00 5 inch pots, per dozen 9.00 6 inch pots, each $1.00 to 2.50 Specimen plants from $5.00 to $10.00 each HENRY A. DREER 714-716 Chestnut St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. The above prices are intended for the trade only. HYDRANGEAS Pot-grown. 1 year old, out of pots. Varieties such as Mme. Riveraine. Gen. de Vibraye, Radiant, Bouquet Rose, Avalanche, Mme. Trauffault, Mme. Mouilliere, Souv. de Chautard, Lily Mouilliere. Branches Per 100 3 to 1 $ '.io.on 4 to 3 2.5.00 fi to 6 :jo.oo 7 to 8 3500 8 to 10 40.00 10 to 12 50.00 13 to 15 7.5.00 15 to 18 100.00 Specimens $1.50 to $2.00 each Otaksa— extra large 2.50 to 3.00 each Terms : Cash with order. Packing charges of 5% of value of order will be added. ANTON SCHULTHEIS College Point, L. I., New York NURSERY STOCK Frnlt &nd Omamenta! Tre«B, Shmbv, Small FraltB, Clematis, £TercTe«Bs and Boses. Write for Trade List W. & T. SMITH COMPANY, GeHva, N. T. We are eubscribera to the Nuraerymen'B Fund for Market Development HOLLAND NURSERIES BB8T HABDT BHODODKNDKOITB, AZAI4KAB, ooirrrKKB, cuoUlTU, H. p. K08B8, BHmUBS A>D HEB- BAOBOCB TI.A1IT%. PnilHKDirCDir »< <•■• StrMl Wnlnwliiii Wl*U . UU RLRlVUin, p. I. » I laMM. It 1. Nephrolepis Norwood Best Crested Fern 4 Inch pots, extra heavy, $35.00 per hun- dred; 6 inch. $75.00 per hundred. ROBERT CRAIG COMPANY, Philadelphia. When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE BARGAINS! Due to the cancellation of some private interests, we have the fol- lowing stock which will be sacrificed at unusually low prices, considering the Quality of the Bulbs: DARWIN TULIPS Clara Butt $14.25 Fra Angelico 23.00 Painted Lady 21.75 Philippe Commenes 23.00 Psyche • 21.75 All splendid varieties for forcing. COTTAGE TULIPS Ellen Wlllmott $29.75 Inglescombe 24.75 Jaune d'Oeuf 27.75 Moonlight 39.75 The Fawn 21.75 Easter is late and there will be an enormous demand for such stock next spring. Anemones, in finest separate varieties $18.75 Narcissus, " " " " 18.75 Spanish Iris, " " " " 9.00 Three cases, each 1000 French Narcissus Grand Soliel d'Or, bulbs, per case $29.75. All prices per thousand and net for cash with order. large JOHN SCHEEPERS & CO. FLOWERBULB SPECIALISTS No. 2 Stone Street, NEW YORK CITY IF in need of RELIABLE NURSERY STOCK that is well gnywn, well ducr and well packed Send to the BAY STATE NURSERIES VVSho/exWe a/I'd Retml NORTH ABINCTON. MASS. CHARLES H. TOTTY CHRYSANTHEMUMS IVI/VDISOINI, IM. J. CHRYSANTHEMUM SPECIALISTS ELMER D. SMITH & CO. ADKIAM, MICH. December 14, 1918 HOKTIC I" l.TUKE SOQETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS NATIONAL PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN. A little over two weeks remains In which to complete the drive for ?50,- 000, the amount required by our Pub- licity Committees to finance the lia- bilities they have assumed in the carrying out of the Publicity Cam- paign for 191S. As will be noticed by the financial report appended here- to, we are short about $4665. Can we make good? Can we raise this small sum among the very large number of florists who have not yet subscribed to the fund? It should not be difficult if the disposition to "let the other fellow do it" were eliminated. The "other fellow" has been doing it all along, in many cases duplicating his subscription or mate- rially increasing it. The "other fellow" has had an eye to the results forthcoming from the campaign — a very wide open eye. He realized that we should have to pass through a critical time in the florists' business, a time when the ordinary demand for flowers would of necessity be greatly reduced. He further real- ized that something should be done to create a new demand which should fill in the gap, and he believed that this was possible through our cam- paign. He made the campaign pos- sible through his subscriptions, and he has now the satisfaction of know- ing that his views were correct, for he has enjoyed the benefits accruing from the greater demand which has been created. Yes, the "other fellow" has done his bit, and is wondering why so many of his trade brethren cannot, or do not, want to look at the situation in the same way. Surely, there can be no adverse criticism of our methods. We have pounded into the public mind the great usefulness of flowers in the convey- ance of sentiments on birthdays, me- morial days, such as Mother's Day, festivals, such as St. Valentine's Day, Easter, Decoration Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. We have induced the public to look upon flowers even as desirable wedding gifts. We have succeeded in getting our slogan. "Say it with Flowers," firmly established, and it is up to us to see that it re- mains so. Look at the front cover of the December issue of the Garden Magazine, displayed on every first- class newsstand in the country, and ponder upon our message as there presented. This is only a small part of our publicity work. Wherever we see a chance to put our slogan for- ward, we take advantage of it. so that flowers will come to mind as beautiful vehicles for the convey- ance of sentiment, mediums within the reach of all but until now not properly considered as faithful car- riers of messages of love, sympathy, regard, or congratulation. Help us to get together this small amount of money that our plans and work may not be retarded. Send in your cheque for whatever you feel you can afford, and make your contribu- tion an annual one for the remaining years of the campaign. Make re- quest of the Secretary's office for the official forms if preferred, but let us have the required subscriptions without delay. Florists who advertise In their lo- cal papers should send us a dollar for our Christmas electrotype. This elec- trotype will connect any establishment with our display advertisement in eight national magazines. For a de- scription of other aids, drop a line for our list. The following additional subscrip- tions are recorded: Annual for Four Year.s — J.Tckson ^li Per- kins Co.. Newark, X. Y., $100; Wm. K. Harris. Philadelpliia. Pa., $50; F. Fallon. Roanoke, Va., $10; W. C. Crossley, Mans- field, Pa., $5; Philip H. Talbot, Portland. Me., $10. Second Subscription — Edmund A. Har vey, ISranilywine Summit, Pa., $.30. Total. $205. Previously reported from all sources, $45.1.'!9.25. Grand total, $45..344.25. The Committee appointed by Presi- dent Totty to represent the S. A. P. & O. H. at the War Emergency and Reconstruction Congress of War Serv- ice Committees of American Indus- tries, under the auspices of the Cham- ber of Commerce of the United States of America held at Atlantic City, New Jersey, December 3rd to 6th, compris- ing President C. H. Totty, Secretary John Young, Washington representa- tive Wm. P. Gude and George Asmus of Chicago, were in attendance throughout the Congress. The Com- mittee was admitted to the Congress under credentials which relegated it to voting power in Group No. 32, and in accordance with the program they took part in the discussion of the different phases of the problem of re- construction as they affected the flor- ists' trade. The Committee for its section presented the following reso- lution which was carried: "The Committee representing The Society of American Florists and Or- namental Horticulturists and the al- lied trades, an organization working under a charter passed by Congress and signed by the late President Mc- Kinley, do hereby submit the follow- ing: "Resolved, That we recommend the continuance of the War Industries Board for a limited period. We fur- ther recommend the creation of a cen- tral committee composed of represen- tatives of the major business inter- ests of the country to take up the work of the War Industries Hoard during the period of readjustment; also that official recognition shall be given the Chamber of Commerce of the United States, as this body would be of valuable assistance in economic liquidation of leftover war properties; further, the fiorist industries ask that all restrictions that have been im- posed on them as war measures be removed, such as fuel restriction and the importation and exportation of its products. These recommendations are of vital importance to the fiorists' in- dustry. "Committee: (Signed) Chas. H. Totty, Pres., John Yotng, Sec, Wm. F. GiTDE, Wm. F. Gude, Wash. Rep., Geo. AsMus, Chair. Fin. Com." The Florists' Trade generally was represented fully and solely by the Committee, the Society of American Florists being recognized as a trade organization exerting influence in its principal field. The attendance at the Congress was very large, including nearly 5,000 delegates, representing practically every industry. The pre- vailing idea of the Congress was that industry should be allowed in great part to settle the various problems of reconstruction outlined in the Con- gress without restrictions by the Na- tional Congress which might be de- rogatory to the homogeneous recon- struction. John Young, Secy. 1170 Broadway, New York. COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, COLUMBUS, OHIO. For those who are not fitted with the proper preparatory work for the four vear course in college or those who iiave attended college, but have always wished for a little more edu- cation, Ohio State University at Co- lumbus. Ohio, offers an eight weeks' course which starts January 6. The course continues through farmers' week. Farmers' week is a week filled with talks and demonstrations by leaders. Special courses are offered for the sons and daughters of florists in gardening, commercia! floriculture, fruit growing, soils and various other allied subjects. The tuition amounts to merely the payment of several small fees for laboratories. It is esti- mated that the course should not cost a provident student over $C0. Write for information to Mr. B. G. Watson, Secretary of College of Agriculture, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio. 5?8 HOETICULTURE December 14, 1918 horticulture: VOL. XYVIII DECEMBER 14, 1918 NO. 24 rUBI-ISHED WEEKLY BY HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 1^7 Summer Street, Boston, Mass. WM. J. STEW.iRT, Editor and Manager Telephone, Beaeh 293 CONTENTS Page SOCIETY OP AMERICAN FLORISTS— National Pub- licity Campaign 577 FLORICULTURE AT CORNELL UNIVERSITY— £. A. White 579 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES— New York Florists' Club- Philip F. Kessler, portrait — Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston — A Year of Roses — Club and Society Notes 580-581 DURING RECESS— Chicago Bowling .'.' 581 THE FERTILIZER SITUATION 583 THE LATE AMADEE HANS—/. F. Huss 583 THE PLANT EXCLUSION TANGLE— Wi/i/red Rolker 585 SEED TRADE— Denmark Establishes Seed Prices- Congressional Seed Distribution — Notes 586 OF INTEREST TO RETAIL FLORISTS: Flowers by Telegraph 584 Opportunity-Knocking at Our Doors — Henry Penn.. 588 New Flower Stores 588 FLOWER MARKET REPORTS: Boston, Chicago, Cleveland 593 Cincinnati, New York, Philadelphia, Rochester 595 St. Louis, Washington 597 LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS: New York, Rochester, Cincinnati, Chicago, Washing- ton, St. Louis 596-597 OBITUARY— William P. Johnson — Harry E. Guerinot —A F. Tracy ". 597 MISCELLANEOUS: College of Agriculture, Columbus, Ohio 577 Missouri Botanical Garden — Illustrated 579 Urges Less Use of Laurel 579 Effective Home Planting— Illustration 583 A Cheery Letter from J. J. Lane 585 Business Troubles 585 Just Keep On Keeping On, poetry 586 News Notes 586 New Corporation 586 Christmas 1918, poetry 59O Visitors' Register 597 Reduced Insecticide Prices 597 It will be difficult for years to eoiiu'. Quality of seeds jf n(it impossible, for growers ami affected by war dealers to maintain the high stand- ards of many kinds of seeds whieb prevailed before the war. This will be due only in part to the German sup])ly being cut off, because we are now receiving direct, products of certain countries which formerly' came to us through Germany. The war has taken a heavy toll from the ranks of European seed growers and thousands of men upon whom im- portant work depended are numbered with the slain. Their places cannot be filled and the work they did — if it continues — will devolve upon others lacking in ex- jierience and skill. We appreciate that seedsmen and their growers are doing their utmost to meet the diffi- culties of the situation ; nevertheless, it will be impossible to maintain pre-wai- standards of excellence in many cases and seed users cannot reasonably expect them. Xot a few of the finer selected strains of .seeds have been lost and one leading French grower says it will take at least ten years of continuous selection to restore them. It is not at all probable that evergreens Protecting will suffer during the coming winter as evergreens they did last winter. Conditions are de- cidedly better now than they were at the ccnesponding date last year. First, the ground is as yet free from frost and contains ample moisture, which all evergreens are still taking up freely and will con- tinue to do until the ground freezes to a depth below that to which their roots penetrate. When the ground becomes frozen below the roots they can no longer ab- sorb moisture — it is locked up. During last winter the ground was continuously frozen to this extent for about SIX months, resulting in the drying out or winter-killing of thousands of evergreens. The native plants suffered quite as much as those from Japan and China. On private estates it is not difficult to protect plants against this manner of injury by mulching the ground with leaves, salt hay or other suitable litter to a depth of eight to twelve inches and extending well beyond the radius of the roots. Manure which contains ammonia should not he used, it being fatal to l)oth conifers and liroadleaved evergreens. In situations exposed to strong wind the mulch may be held in place by sprinkling a slight cov- ering of loam over it. With the cutting off of impor- tation, evergreens wiU undoubtedly rule much higher in price and it behooves us to take pains to protect those we now have. The situation in the flower business at Where the present time is quite out of the ordi- "weareat" nary, and, in fact, unprecedented in a great many years and in its pecuhar con- ditions of insufficient supply and uncertain immediate outlook, all over the country, is reminiscent to the older members of the craft, of former days when the normal |)roduction was far below the demands for the hohdays and all kinds of expedients had to be adopted in the effort to meet the emergency. As one of the results of tbe situation, it is evident that prices vnll run on a higher level than at any corresponding time heretofore. Unfortunately the American public have been badly educated in the matter of winter flower values and may now prove reluctant to meet the prices which, for many reasons, seem inevitable for Christmas. Time will tell, ami much will depend upon the attitude which the re- tail florists themselves shall maintain in their dealings with the public, as to whether the florist will be met in a s]iirit of toleration or with a public resentment that might unfavorably affect the business during the whole season. Instead of throwing blame on other depart- ments of the business let each one, through the local press and when called on by customers for an explana- tion, frankly place the cause where it belongs, on the commercial restrictions endured during the past two years, including the limited fuel supply, the embargo on supplies from abroad, the insufficiency o.f help, and other factors that have caused the compulsory closing up of a considerable portion of the greenhouses which liave been a main dependence heretofore, and all of which has resulted in a very much reduced supply and enormously increased cost to produce. The habit of railing at the practices of other departments of the business which has been all too common in the past should be avoided. Outside influences beyond our con- trol are largely responsible for the situation which now exists. Pass that fact around. December 14, 1918 HOKTICULTURE 57!) FLORICULTURE AT CORNELL UNIVERSITY. With the signing ot tlie armistice the work of the Department of Flori- culture is rapidly coming back to its lormer status. When war was de- clared, many men students specializ- ing in floriculture joined the colors and the classes have been composed almost entirely of women students. The staff of instructors was also very much depleted, practically all having been engaged in some form of war service. Early in January, 1918, E. C. Volz, instructor, resigned to become Direc- tor of School and Home Garden Work in Michigan. In February, E. A. White was relieved of his duties at the College to take up the organiza- tion and supervision of School anil Home Garden Work in Western New York. This work was continued until July 1, 1918. July 1st M. E. Farnham, instructor, was called for service and was stationed at Camp Sevier. S. C. At the same time Miss L. A. Minns was given leave of absence that she . might supervise the greenhouse and garden work at the Carnegie Institute for Experimental Evolution at Cold Spring Harbor, N. Y., thus relieving a man for war service. In September, Mr. C. L. Thayer, instructor, was called for service and is now stationed at Fort Adams, R. I. During the fall Professor David Lumsden has been teaching the S. A. T. C. in meteoro- logy. Dr. A. C. Beal was granted a sabbatic leave of absence for the year 19181919, which he is spending at Los Angeles, Cal. During the last four weeks many of the former students have expressed a desire to return to their work in floriculture and plans are being made to begin all tlie courses December 30th. The College curriculum has been put on a four-term basis, and the work will continue throughout the summer. Thus a student who had completed the work of his junior year may re- turn and talte up his studies Decem- ber 30th and graduate in October, 1919. Practically all of the teaching force will be available for the begin- ning of the new term. During the war the educational work in floricul- ture has been retarded fully as much as has the work of commercial flor- ists. The members of tlie department have accepted the conditions in the same loyal spirit of devotion to the country's best interests as have the commercial men. When the ruling of the fuel administrator regarding the fifty per cent, coal supply for green- houses became effective, one half of the glass areas of the College of Agri- culture were closed. In the Depart- ment of Floriculture the rose and car- nation houses and a third house for miscellaneous plants were closed, the palm houses and the cooler houses for sweet peas and other plants being retained. The feeling of those In charge of the administration ot the work of the College was that the Col- lege should adjust its work to meet the requirement ot the Fuel Adminis- trator in the same spirit as did the commercial florists. It is the belief of all those in the department that with the coming of peace the educational work in floricul- ture in all American institutions will rapidly resume the important position it occupied before the war. Our young men are coming back with a greater relization of the advantages offered by American schools and col- leges, and there is no question but the floricultural industry will immed- iately feel the effects of the ending of the war anl that a period of pros- perity is before U. E. A. White, Dept. ot Floriculture. Ithaca, N. Y. MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDEN. An account of the donation to the Missouri Botanical Garden by Mr. D. S. Brown, of orchids, ferns, palms, etc. was given in the May, 1918, number of view in Fern House at Missouri Botanical Gnrclen the Bulletin. At that time it was stated that Mr. Brown's giift placed the Garden in possession of the most complete collection of orchids in the United States, comprising, exclusive of the cypripediums, 691 species. Recently Mr. Brown has decided to present to the Garden the remainder of his orchid collection consisting of cypripediums and selenipediums and including many rare and beautiful specimens which could only be dupli- cated with the greatest difficulty, if at all. Through the generous public spirit of Mr. Brown the Missouri Bo- tanical Garden will now be able to display these wonderful plants as never before. In exchange for a duplicate collec- tion of vandas and nepenthes, Joseph Manda, West Orange, New Jersey, has contributed to the Garden a valuable collection of brassocattleyas, cattleyas, and laeliocattleyas. These plants are recent hybrids from rare types which will add greatly to the orchid displays. Among them the albino variety of Lacliocattleya Canhamiana and the brassocattleyas, noteworthy for their extremely large, fringed lips, stand out most prominently. The entire collection of orchids now at the Garden includes 1,235 species and varieties, which, with many dupli- cates of the more common forms, makes a total of 5,732 plants. URGES LESS USE OF LAUREL. Less use of laurel for Christmas dec- oration is urged by the Society for the Protection of Native Plants. In a statement issued Dec. 4, the society says : "The mountain laurel is one of our most beautiful native shrubs, both when covered with its wonderful masses of pink and white flowers in early summer and during the rest of the year on account of its rich foliage. Being an evergreen, which very few of our native shrubs are, it makes a striking feature in a winter landscape. "Laurel is a typical feature of our New England woods and pastures, and it should be our pleasure and duty to protect it from destruction: But its very beauty and charm induce cutting to an alarming extent. It is gathered extensively twice a year. In summer the flowers are taken for church and house decoration. In winter the in- roads are especially extensive and dangerous. Enormous quantities are then used for festoons, wreaths, etc., in Christmas decorations. As it is then cold weather, the foliage keeps well, and bears transportation to a distance, so that the quantity collected is only limited by the demand and the available material. It is to be noted that this cutting is all from wild lauf rel growth, not from plants which are grown for this purpose, although it is a shrub easily cultivated. -The flowers are borne only upon the shoots of the previous year's growth, so that, if these are cut, a year's flowering is lost; and, when looking at long festoons of laurel leaves, it is saddening to think of the great quantity of blooms that have been destroyed for the next summer in this truly extravagant winter deco- ration. ■Care for the future often involves sacrifice in the present. Therefore, can we not forego some decoration for the sake ot preserving for the enjoy- ment of future generations the beauty of our woods, swamps and pastures where the laurel now grows?" 580 H 0 R T 1 C IT L T U K E December 14, 1918 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES NEW YORK FLORISTS' CLUB. The closing session of the New York Florists' Club for the year 1918 and the last meeting under the administra- tion of President Charles Schenck, was held on Monday night, December 9. It was the occasion of election of officers for the following year and there was a very good attendance, not far from one hundred and seventy-five members being pres- ent. The withdrawals from candidacy for various offices left the ticket almost unani- mous, the - only coiv- tests being for the position of vice-presi- dent and on the trus- tee list there being four names left on the latter from whioh to select three. The, re- sult as declared by tellers was as fol- lows: President, Phil- ip F. Kessler; vice- president, P. W. Popp; secretary, John Young; treasurer, Wm. C. Rickards; trustee, E. C. Vick, Percy P. Rigby and A. T. De la Mare. The meeting opened with the usual pre- liminary reports of secretary and various committees. The sec- retary's minutes indi- cated a gross member- ship now of over five hundred. P. W. Popp reported on the meet- ing of the trustees held on the previous afternoon. Previous to election the members were amused by some interesting and start- I i n g demonstrations with liquid air by Professor Andrews. Following the re- cess and announce- ment of the results of the election, the successful candidates were called to the platform and each one made a nice little speech of acceptance and promise of faithful attendance to the club's welfare. Many plaudits were vociferously given to all and specially to the president-elect, who is one of the most popular members ever elected to office. Interesting letters were read from Winfred Rolker in reference to the plant exclusion act, E. A. Manda, sergeant major with the Army of Oc- cupation, and T, A. Havemeyer asking the club to participate in the proper reception, of the returning soldiers when officially welcomed by the city. Provision was made for the renting of a permanent club office, in connection with the premises occupied by Secre- tary Young for S. A. F. business. Charles H. Totty reported on the Chamber of Commerce Convention at Atlantic City. The information therein appears elsewhere in this paper. Mr. Totty reminded the members of the disastrous outlook due to'the inpending exclusion act whereby dracaena canes and other essentials to the prosecution of the florist industry could not be ob- tained. Philii' F. Kessleh I') If iilent-elect New York Florists' Club A. L. .Miller reported for the flower show committee that no public flower show would be attempted until the spring of 1920. The secretary read reports of sym- pathy on the deaths of R. M. Ward. W. R. Siebrecht, Wm. Vescelius, Mrs. Geisler and Wm. Weber, son of Chas. Weber. Exhibits on the tables and the awards made by the judges on same were as follows: A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn.. Chrysanthemum Golden Mistletoe. 86 points and prelim- inary certificate. Teaneck Green- houses, Teaneck, N. J., antirrhinums, vote of thanks. Charles Smith & Son. Corona. L. I., single chrysanthemums, vote of thanks. R. E. Sealey, Cedar- hurst, L. I., Chrysanthemum Bright- view, preliminary certificate. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich., three vases of new Chrysanthemums, vote of thanks. S. Van Reyper, Dundee Lake, N. J., stevia, vote of thanks. The roll of honor of the New York Florists' Club is as follows: E. K. Baumann, Rahway, N. J.; Arthur Clarke, New York City: Wil- liam Chalmers. Mamaroneck, N. Y., (with Canadian Forces); P. R. Doer- rer, Westfield, N. J.; L. E. Dupuy, White- stone. N. Y.; Isadora Fight, New York City; A. M. Henshaw, New York City: Emil Kam- ros. New York City; A. N. Kinney, New York City; J. J. Lane, Garden City, N. Y.; Edward A. Manda, West Orange, N. J.; P. P. Meissner, Brook- lyn, N. Y.; C. H. Per- kins, 2nd, Newark, N. Y.; George C. Sie- brecht, New York City; John Tinney, New York City; Thos. Tobin. New York City; David B. Thorn, Brook- lyn, N. Y.; David S. Ward, Queens, N. Y. GARDENERS' AND FLORISTS' CLUB OF BOSTON. The regular month- ly meeting of the club will be held at Horti- cultural Hall on Tues- day evening, Dec. 17, at 7.30 o'clock. The annual election of offi- cers will take place at this meeting. H. H. Barsch of Waverley will give one of his practical talks on "Growing Plants for the Christmas Trade." Henry Penn will fol- low with what is sure to prove an interesting talk on "Handling Plants at the Store for the Christmas Trade." There will be a discussion on each subject. Mem- bers are invited to contribute flowers, plants, etc., for the exhibit table. Re- freshments, which have been omitted for some time, will be served at the meeting and a large attendance is looked for. y^ jj cbaig. Secy. .\t the residence of Harry C. Hues- man, 562 Schuylkill avenue, the monthly meeting of the Reading, Pa., Florists' Association was held Thurs- day evening, Dec. 5. with all members in attendance. Trade for the holiday season was lengthily discussed and arrangements will be made to meet the demands as best as possible. December 14, 1918 H O i; T 1 L I L T U i; E 581 A YEAR OF ROSES. To the Members of the American Rose Society: Let us make the first year of peace a year of roses. A correspondent who was at the very front in Belgium on November 11, reports that the next day, November 12, the roads were croyded with Belgians returning home, bringing their few remaining home possessions with them, on wheelbarrows, in baby coaches, and on their backs. Of beasts of burden they had none, nor of ordinary wheeled vehicles. The retreating Huns had stripped them after tour years of continual oppression. The same cor- respondent reports that he was moved to tears as he saw these folks return- ing home, all carrying flowers, what- ever they could find a blossom to he- deck themselves. Proof that the rose has tremend- ously helped in fighting this war to a righteous finish is constantly coming in. The sight and the smell of a rose which reminded him of home has put fresh "ginger" into many a wearied and worn French, English or Ameri- can soldier. We here In America have suffered practically not at all, save as some of our very best have given their lives in the fight for world decency. It is certain that France and Belgium will blossom in joy in 1919. Ought we in America be any less attentive to aid- ing nature to rejoice? Let us make 1919— the first year of peace — the greatest rose year In the history of the continent. Let us grow roses, give roses, and live roses, the season through. The Red Cross, the Y. M. C. A., and all the other great ameliorating agencies will need help. Let us show roses to assist in getting that help. The fellowship of the American Rose Society is a fellowship of pa- triotic rose lovers. The 1919 Rose Annual will breathe the spirit of rose patriotism. You will of course get it for yourself. Can there be a better way to give a friend the first fine rose breath of freedom of 1919 than to have him join with you as a member? Sincerely yours, B. A. White, Secy. Ithaca, N. Y. CLUB AND SOCIETY NOTES. One of the finest apple exhibits ever seen in Vermont was a feature of the 22nd annual meeting of the Vermont State Horticultural society which was held at St. Johnsbury last week. The largest apple exhibitors were Luther Putnam of Cambridge, who is show- ing over 60 varieties, E. L. Witherell of Middlebury and W. E. Ranney of Westminster. At the Paterson (N. J.) Floricul- tural Society meeting held at the Y. M. C. A., the following officers were elected: President Joseph M. Acker- man; vice-president, Charles E. Walk- er: treasurer. Andrew N. Hardener: secretary, Sebastian Hubschmitt; financial secretary. Joseph A. Wells, trustees, Albert Franck, Marion PrO- bert, William Clookle: executive board, Robert Petrie, Albert Ftanck, Edward Vandercllffe, H. Cunimings; auditing committee, P. Lowe, H. Cum- mlngs and Albert Franck. 9f XLT^ose'Birriiday is ins Plants and Flowers as Xmas and Nev/ Year's Gifts appeal to the higher senses. They are more able conveyors of true sentiment than any man-made creations preserve, even the Christmas They increase, spirit. Call and see for yourself the ex- quisite gift creations of our floral artists. You'll be amazed at what may be purchased at a trifling cost. Florists may obtain electros of the above cut for circular and catalogue pur- poses ou application to John Young, Sec'y. S. A. F., 1170 Broadway. New York. A committee to complete arrange- ments for a smoker to be held in the near future was appointed. Its mem- bers are: C. Walker, R. Petrie, J. Schumacker, H. Cummlngs, A. H. Smith, A. Frank and H. Schofield. The monthly meeting of the Stam- ford (Conn.) Horticultural Society was held Friday evening, December 6th. Officers for the ensuing year were elected. A report of the com- mittee for the Fall Show proved that the society Is able to donate to the Red Cross quite a substantial sum. A committee was appointed to make ar- rangements fon the entertainments for members and their families. Fol- lowing displays were awarded prizes: Seedling carnation, gardener M. J. Quish, certificate of merit; carnation Mrs. C. W. Ward, same exhibitor, cer- tificate: Cypripedlum insigne, Jas. Foster, vote of thanks; chrysanthe- mum No. 44, James Foster, certificate of merit. Others were highly com- mended. G. C. Boon, Cor, Sec. During Recess CHICAGO BOWLING Central Club, North Chicago League, Nov. 19 1st 2d 3d Game Game Game Lorman 210 146 237 T»lf 178 167 163 Hui-lmer 17M 192 177 Martin 178 178 175 Pris Theo. true rose pink 4.00 85.00 I.eacon 4.00 35.00 Airs. C. W. AVnrd, true rose WHITE pink 4.00 S5.00 Crystal White 6.00 60.00 Enchantress Supreme 4.50 S7.50 -MntchlesB 4.00 32 .SO Pink neliRlit .5.00 45.00 White Wonder 4.00 35.00 .Vlice 4.00 35.00 \\ iiilr iVrfeetion 4.00 35.00 Knehaiitress 4.00 35.00 M iiitf KnehuntreSH 4.50 37.50 Rose Tink EncliantreSB 4.00 35.00 V.VRIEG.VTED RED Ucnora 5.00 40.00 Merr^* Christmas 5.00 40.00 YELLOW Doris 6.00 50.00 Yellow Prince 5.00 40.00 Rosalia 5.00 40.00 Old (laid 5.00 40.00 PACKING AND BOXES WILL BE CH.ABGED FOR AT COST C. U. LIGGIT, Office ; I 3'>5 BVLLETIX BriLDING IL.ADELPIIIA, PENNA. BUSINESS TROUBLES. Haverhill, Mass.— Willis F. Eaton, florist. Liabilities 3,076; assets ?60. THE PLANT EXCLUSION TANGLE Editor HoKTTcrLTURE: Dear Sir — We have been sending out about one hundred circulars as below to our main correspondents in the plant line in Holland, Belgium, England and France. The mails to Belgium are now open to letters and printed mat- ter. Aside from Diplomatic pressure, we see no other remedy but by action of Congress, defining, or reversing and limiting the rights of the Federal Horticultural Board, which, as far as we can judge, construe Section 7 of the Quarantine Act of August 20th, 1912, in a wrong and arbitrary man- ner They offer no proofs in the letter of August 29th, they quote no locali- ties nor countries which are to bring these new insect pests and diseases not heretofore widely prevalent or dis- tributed in the United States. What about all the other bulbs except the six ones quoted? Are they more dan- gerous; will the trade of Seedsmen and Florists, and quite some of the Nurserymen quietly submit to this, without an effort for a remedy? The Department Solicitor's opinion has no value to us, except to show his igno- rance of the practical horticultural workings of the past. Injunction proceedings would throw the proof onto us. and be costly and likely too slow. But if every reader of your paper will address his Con- gressman and Senator with a call for iielp and prompt help, that may stir our next Congress into timely action to either extend the time of quaran- tine reasonably, or rescind the Board's action. Yours very truly, WiNFRED ROLKER of A. R. & S. Following is a copy of the circular letter: General Notice to the ForeiEn Horticul- tural Trade. and .Allied Branches. OinitlentPn : — Tho Dep.Trtment of Agriculture bn^ ap- pi-oveil on November 18th the drastic propositions of the Federal Ilortionltiirnl Hoard, issued l>,v circular letter of August 2!i|h. Thi.<< will mean TOT.\L exclusion of ALL PLANT I.MPORTATIONS from ALL For- eign Countries, exceptinir only the fruit tree seedlings for propagation and the ro.se stoclis. like Manetti. r.riar, etc. when imported for propagating purposes, both subject to restricted importation. All this to talie effect with .luue flst. 1!)19. Field, Vegetable and Flower yeevholesale: only Write for Special Prices, Spot or Forward Only Address, LANGPORT, Eng. Special Gladiola Order AMERICA, CHICAGO, HALLEY, FRANCES KING, NIAGARA, SCHWABEN, $18.00 30.00 2O.00 18.0O 35.00 35.00 AMEHIOfiN BULB GO. no W. Wabash Ave. CHICAGO, ILL. ROMAN J. 108 West 28th Street IRWIN - NEW YORK " Grow Pelargoniums For Easter " Pelargoniums — Easter Greeting, Lucy Becker, Wurtembergia. Fine 2-inch pots, $1.00 Doz. $8.00 per C. "OTHER PLANTS ON APPLICATION" Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA. BLUE LIST OF WHOLESALE PRICES HAILED ONLY TO THOSE WHO PLANT FOR PROFIT Cyclamen Seed- Giant Strain Salmon King, Wlilte, Bright Pink, Bright Red, Delicate Pink, $9.00 per 1000. 8upberb Red and Delicate Salmon (Prize Medal Winners), $17.50 per 1000. S. S. SKIDELSKY & CO. 1004 Lincoln Bide. PHILADELPHIA, PA. BURNETT BROS. Seeds, Bulbs, Plants Etc. 92 Chamber* St., New York Write for our Illnstrated Catalog Let Us Quote You on CALLA ELLIOTTIANA IRIS, LILIUMS, PAEONIES, ETC. For Fall Delivery JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, Inc. Flowerfield, L. I., N.Y. W. E. MARSHALL & CO. SEEDS, PLANTS AND BULBS Horticultural Sundries i«6W. 23rd St., NEW YORK Farquhar's Giant Cyclamen Awrarded the Gold Medal of the Mass- achusetts Horticultural Society Farquhar's Giant Crimson- scarlet 1 00 seeds $2.25 Farquhar's Giant Salmon 1 00 seeds 2.00 Farquhar's Giant Crimson Farquhar's Giant Pink Farquhar's Giant White Farquhar's Giant Blood Red Farquhar's Giant Excelsior Each of the above 100 seeds $1.75 R. & J. FARQUHAR & GO. 6 South Market Street, BOSTON, MASS. MICHELL'S Verbena Seed Mammoth Fancy Strain Cannot be excelled for its free flower- ing qualities, large size and purity of colors. Tr. Iikt. Oz. Mammoth Fancy Blue $0.30 $1.23 JIammoth Fancy Pink 30 1.25 Mammoth Fancy Scarlet 30 1.25 .Mammoth Fancy Striped SO LSS Mammoth Fanc.v White 30 1.25 Mammoth Fancy Mixed 30 1.00 ASP.iR.\Gl'S Plumosus NanU8 (Xortbern Greenhouse Grown) 1,000 seeds.. $3.00 10,000 seeds. $23.00 5,000 seeds.. 13.75 25,000 seeds. 36.25 Also all other Seasonable Seeds and Supplies for the Florist. Send for Our Handy Flower Seed Order Sheet. HENRY F. MICHELL CO. 518 Market St., Philadelphia STUMPP & WALTER CO. Seeds and Bulbs 30-32 Barclay Street NEW YORK CITY FREESIA PURITY New Crop Now on Band. NEW CROP PERENNIAL FLOWER SEEDS JOSEPH BRECK & SONS' CORP. 47-54 North Market St., Boston, Ma... 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 D«T St., NEW YORK aod ORANGE. CONN FREESIA PURITY MAMMOTH, % inch and up. SWEET PE.4S, Winter Flowering Spencer, best varieties. LILIUM GIGANTECM, from cold storage, in cases of 350, CYCL^VMEN SEED, flncst American grown, new varieties, CINERARIA BEGONIA "NICE" STOCKS, ETC. Send us a card stating kind and quantities wanted and will give you special price*. J.M.THORBURN&CO. 53 Barclay Street Through to 64 Park Fla«« NEW YORK CITY J. BOLGIANO & SON Careful Seed Grower, and Seed Distribu- tor, for One Hundred Year. WRITE FOR OUR 1918 SPECIAL CATALOGUE T* Market OardcnMV and Vlvrlata Pratt and Light Sta., BALTIMORE, MD. 588 H 0 K T I C U L T U R E December 14, 1918 IN THE National Capitol It yoor serrle* to delirer Flowers •r DesicDB on Order bj Telo- rrmph or otherwise. Prompt Bollable Serrice. GEORGE H. COOKE Connecticut Ave. and L St. WASHINGTON, D .C. "The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florista' Teleijrapli DeliTcry 124 TREMONT ST. IM TOB KANSAS CITY Transfer Your Order* to SAMUEL MURRAY 1017 Grand Avenue Member Floiiste' Teleffraph DellTery DAVID CLARKE'S SONS Deliver orders from any part of the country to New York City Write or Telecrspb 2139-2141 Broadway, • New York Telephone 1662-1663 Colnmbna KOHMILLER, Florist 426 Madison Ave. and 49tb St., New York. Also Vanderbilt Hotel Telephone, Marray Hill 783 Ont-of-town Orders Solicited. Location Central. Personal Attention. Member F. T. D. Aaso. ADAM SERENGER FLORIST ""^^^IVg^T. BANGOR, MB. tVe Cooer all Points In Maine Providence, Rliode Island Johnston Brothers LEADING FLORISTS Dorrance Street Of Interest to Retail Florists OPPORTUNITY KNOCKING AT OUR DOORS. For the first time in our history of flowers we face a situation such as we have never experienced before, that of a very unusual shortage of flowers plus the desire of the public to get the same regardless of price. Surely the growers are e'htitled to the money caused by this condition, as we know full v/ell some of the trials and tribulations which they have been up against. Now may we not lay claim to the fact that the florists have also under- gone some changes during the pres- ent year just ending; that of studying costs and economy which will mate- rially help us in the years to come? And probably this condition may be the cause for putting his house in order so that proper systems may aid for still better business. May we not feel that one of the suggestions that will help in this direction will be the promoting of funds for 1919 Pub- licity Campaign so that we may con- tini'e the good work started. If you are loyal to your craft the appeal will not go unheeded, and I feel, as I have always felt, that there never was a bunch more loyal than the florists generally. Here's your op- portunity to do greater good. Will you take it? o^ Chairman National Publicity Cam- paign. NEW FLOWER STORES. Canton, O.— Wm. F. Raebel, Audito- rium. Dayton, O.— Rolf Zetlitz, succeeding Miami Floral Co. WILSON BROOKLYN NEW YORK Member Florists* Telegraph Delivery Main Store 3 and 5 Greene Ave. Member Florists' Telegr.iph Delivery Asso. Phones, Prospect 6800-6801-6802 DELIVERIES IN NEW VORK, BROOK- LYN and LONG ISLAND A. T. BUNYARD NEW YORK 413 Madison Ave. at 48th Street I Gl.VR.VNTEE SATISFACTION IVIEIWI^Kr^ F". "r. 13. ^k.. The GREAT WORLD WAR WON but we must still b.Tck up THE GOVERNMENT to our uttermost BtTi' AND SELL WAR SAVING STAMPS F. T. D. DARDS^^^ JOHN BREITMEYER'S —SONS— Cor. Broadway and Gratiot Aves. DETROIT, MICH. Irfisfic Designs . . . High Grade Gut Blooms We cover all Michigan points and ffood sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Members Florists* Telegraph Delivery Association. *"''k street DUd I Ull 799 Boylston Street liliniiis tt ttiMirs at all Eutini Poiits Orders Filled Day or NlBht for O L. E N/ E: I- AIM D and State of Ohio Complete Stock. Regular discount to Trade. KNOBLE BROS. 1896 W. 25th St., Cleveland, O. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery THE SMITH & FETTERS CO. 73S Euclid Avenue CLEVELAND, OHIO IHowers of Every Kind in Season CLEVELAND A. GRAHAM & SON SS23 Euclid Ave. Will take good care of your orders Members oj F, T. D. Association. Retail Deliveries to central Hodeon River points, on Telegraphic Order. WOOD BROS. FISHKirX. N. Y. 5. A. ANDERSON 440 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y. AN'DEBBON service means fresh, (tnrdy Stock and prompt deliveries In BUFFAliO, LOCKFOBT, NIAGABA FAI.L8 aad WE8TKBN NEW TOBK. Member Florist*' Telecr»pb Delivery HIGH GRADE PLANTS For Retail Stores a Specialty ASK FOR UST THOMAS ROLAND, Nahant. BIms. Christmas Flowers by Telegraph HENRY R. COMLEY Florist 6 Park Street, Boston, Mass. Telephones, Hayniarket 64 and 96 Public Phone, Haymarket 72854 PHILADELPHIA CHAS. H. GRAKELOW EIE Everything in Flowerx Broad Street at Cumberland HESS & SWOBODA FLORISTS Telephones 1501 and I> 1532 1415 Farnum St. OIVIAIHA, IMEB. Quality and Reliability WARBURTON FALL RIVER, MASS. DeUverle* of Flowar* aad Ttmrntt IB FAUL BIVEB and eomttgnmrnt territory. WORCESTER, MASS. Randall's Flower Shop ■ARBT I. BANDALI., Proprtotor. Member Florist*' Telecntph Delivery H. F. A. LANGE WORCESTER, MASS. DeliverlM to aU polnU In New Kngiaad. IttJMO SqiUkre reet •( Qlaea. Member Florlits' Telesraph DeUrery AaaoeUtlon. EAST ORANGE, N. J. SMITH, The Florist We deliver by automobile In East, Weit and South Orange, also Glen Ridge, Mont- clalr. Bloomfleld, Newark and New York. ST. LOUIS, MO. FRED C. WEBER 4326-28 Olive St. ifemtier Florists Telegraph Delivery Astociaticn NOTICB INITIALS. We have one store only THE J. M. GAS8ER COMPANY, CLEYELAMI Euclid Avenue The Far- Famed Flowers of TORONTO Dellrered on mail or telegraph order for ftnj- occasion. In anj* part of the DomlnloB. JOHN H. DUNLOP S-IO West Adelaide St. - TORONTO, ONT Efficient Delivery Service ALL, BOSTON SUBCRBS JOHN McKENZIE 1937 Mass. Ave., CAMBRIDGE, MASS. )l "THE HOME OF FLOWERS The largest oat flower store In Amertea. Orders for the TWTN CITIES and for aU Northwestern points rlTen prompt a^ tention. HOLM & OLSON, incorporate ST. PAUL, MINN. ^■<* Park Floral Co. B. E. GILLI8, President. E. P. NEIMAN, Secretary. Member FlorUU' Tel«rr»ph Delivery DENVER. COLORADO 590 H 0 R T I C U L T U E E December 14, 1918 Philip F. Kessler Offers to the Trade for Christinas A splendid cut of Single Chrysanthemum Mrs. God- frey in three colors, Light Pink, Wine and Bronze, Nothing in the market to compare with them. Also Carnations, Callas, Stevia, Myosotis, Calendulas, Snap- dragon, Smilax. Headquarters for Domestic Grown As- paragus. Philip F. Kessler 55-57 W. 26 Street New York City For the Best CUT FLOWERS, EVERGREENS and SUPPLIES Send to HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO., 2 Winthrop Square 32 Otis Street BOSTON, MASS. CHRISTMAS, 1918. If slighter fare our tables here afford, And fewer guests our homely joys enhance, Where millions press we spread a grander board. This year we hold our Christmas feast in France. We shall be host to Nations! — all who strive For deathless right, the greatest and the least Who give their best that Freedom shall survive. This year we hold a nobler Christ- mas feast. ArTIIIR GUITEKMAN. Copyright Life Publishing Company. Ed. Sceery Paterson and Passaic, N. J. New Jersey's Representative of the Florists* Telegraph Delivery When writingto Advertisers kindly mention Horticulture December 14, 1918 H 0 JJ T I ( ' 1/ L T U I! £ 591 -.£^-. FOR KANSAS CITY And Points in Missouri and Westward Orders for Holiday Delivery or at Any Other l\ Time Carefully Executed \ S amue IM urray 1017 Grand Ave., Kansas City, Mo. The Leading Floyver Emporium of the West MEMBEK OF THE FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY b 0 693 HORTICULTURE December 14, 1918 For CHRISTMAS We will have in quantity a large supply of GOOD BEAUTIES Let us Supply you THE LEO NIESSEN GO. 1201 Race Street, PHILADELPHIA. PA. EDWARD REID WHOLESALE FLORIST 1619 - 21 Ranttead St., Philadelphia, Pa. GHMCE BEAUTIES, ORCHIDS, VALLEY, ROSES aad all Siasenabit Varietias of Cut Flewtrs CHARLES E.MEEHAN Wholesale Cut Flowers Plants, Greens, etc. 5 So. Mole St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. GEORGE B. HART WHOLESALE FLORIST 24 Stone St., Rochester, N. Y. E. G.HILL CO. Wholesale Florists m<9l-IIVIOND, INE». riM«« nsBtloB Horitcmltan whan wrltinc. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, Inc. WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS CoiMl>>meiito fl*Uelt«d Hardy Fancy Fern Oar Specialty 264 RANDOLPH ST., DETROIT, MICH. TRY Horticulture's Advertisers FIRvST Before Looking Elsewhere Tell Them You Did So And They'll Reciprocate 7Ke Hoase for Quality and Service ZECH & MANN Igl^We are Wholesale Florists Doing a Strictly Wholesale Business 30 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO 1 -r CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA. PA. A /► IF You Want Anything from Boston Get It From Henry M. Robinson & Co. For Safety Place Your Orders With V» IHEIMIRY IVI. ROBINSON & 2 MTinthrop Square and 32 Otis Street, BOSTON, MASS. WHOLESAIE FLOWER MARKETS -^'^■^"'"'^^ to V^Slers only Roses Am Beauty, Speaa.1 " " Fancy and Extra " " No. I and culls RusscU Hadlev Mock, Key Aienbeig, Hoosier Beauty Ward, HiUingdon Killarney, Key, Taft Ophelia, Sunburst Carnations Cattieyas Lilies, Lonsifloruni Lilies, Speciosum Lily of the Valley Snapdragon Violets Dahlias Calendula Chrysanthemums Gardenias Adiantum Smilaz Asparasiu Plomosiu. & Spren. (loo Bchs.) . BOSTON Dec. 1 2 ST. LOUIS Dec 9 PHILA. Dec. 9 6o.co 33-00 8.00 16.00 lO.OC [O.OO 10.00 10.00 10.00 10. CO 8.00 50.00 20.00 8.00 6.00 75.00 50.0& 25. 0& 25.00 25.00 30.00 20,00 xo.oc 20.0c so. 00 10.00 75.00 25. to 15.00 8.00 60.00 30.00 12.00 i5-o<^ 5 00 5.00 to 5.00 10 4.00' to 10.00 to 10.00 to 13.50 to ICC. 00 tc 20, o to 1.50 1. 00 35.00 a. 00 2. 00 35-00 aS-oo 50.00 to 4.C0 3. CO 3.00 iS'CO so.. 00 to 35 00 to Ss.oo 50. CO 2C,00 40.00 25.00 i.OO 10.10 15.00 20.00 25.00 17,50 125.00 25.00 S.oo 6.00 2,50 5 75.00 12.0C 7500 50.00 20.00 35.0c 15.00 »o.*o 25.0c 12,00 15 00 1 5. CO 8.00 fOO.OC 15.00 B.oo to 10.00 3.00 20.00 1. 00 ao.oo 50.00 .1.50 8.00 30.00 25. CO 1.50 25.00 75.00 60.00 40.00 B.o 8.0c 6.00 8. to 6.00 6.00 6. 00 6.00 4.eo 60.00 15.00 6.00 8.00 6.C0 1.50 10.00 15.00 s.oo 35.00 to 73.00 50.00 15. CO so .or. 15.00 15. CO 20.00 8.00 15-00 15.00 8.0c 75.00 20.00 6.00 10.00 IC.OO 2. 00 5.oe 40.C0 •S.oo a. 00 eo.oo 50.00 50.00 3c .00 6.00 7c,oc 40.0C 15.0c 10.00 to 10 30.00 to. 00 to to 2C.OO 6 00 8.00 6.00 10.00 15.00 15.00 *o.oo 8.0c 75.00 25. 0( to to 4.C0 to 800 •75 to to 1 5» i — to 6.00 ■5.00 to to 50.00 1.30 40.00 a.oo zo.oc 60.00 The period of pro- CLEVELAND nounced stock scar- city predicted in the market reports of the past month is now upon us, with conditions aggra- vated by the prevalence of dark weather during the week ending De- cember 7. Prices are firm and the market cleans up early in the day. December business thus far is excel- lent, the higher prices serving to off- set the curtailment in the volume of trade caused by the limited supply of stock. There is much call for dwarf boxwood and only small quantities are arriving from the south. Adiantum is completely exhausted and Mexican iry is being largely employed in Its stead. There is much activity in holiday sup- plies and indications point to a more liberal use of artificial stock than ever before in the Christmas trade. Lily of the valley is of very poor quality. Cattleyas, oncidiums and cypripedl- ums are to be had in abundance. (Continued on page 395) 594 HOETICULTUEE December 14, 1918 H. E. FROMENT WholeacJe Commission Florist Choice Cut Flowers M«w AddrMi, 14S Woct SSth St., NKW TOBK TalephssM: KtOO, 2201, Uadiaon SqiiBr*. — WM- P. FORD — Wholesale Florist 107 W. 2Bth Street, NEW YORK Telephone 5335, Farragat. Call and inspect the Best Bstabllsment In the Wholesale Flower District. JOHN YOUNG & CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 53 WEST 28th STREET NEW YORK CITY Consignmtnts Solicited Phone Farrarut 43Se ^ WALTER F. SHERIDAN Wbolefiale ConunlBsion Dealer in CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 133 Wsss 28th Street. New lorh TelephoBit.=i6J|:-SSSS MadisoEi 3qinar<, i RJEDEL & MEYER, inc. Wholesale Commission READY FOR BUSINESS 49 WEST 28th ST. NEW YORK. CEO. C. SIEBRECHT WHOLESALE FLORIST IO0 ^A^EC^-r se«h s3.-r CONSI6NMENTS SOLICITED NEW YORK fBORE ^ |0* j FABRAQUT THE KERVAN CO Fresh Cat Deoorattre BTerrre«nB. Highest Standard of Quality. Largest Stock In America. Write for Illustrated Catalog of Greens and Florists' Supplies 119 W. 28th St., - - NEW YORK *^ILLIAM H. KUEBLER Brooklyn's Foramost and Best WHOLESALE COMMISSION HOUSE * first CUn Maikat f«» affl CUT I1.0WERS. m Willooghby St Brookiya, N, f , C. FORD 421 West 28th St., NEW YOUK riiE m&, m\ mam A FuU Uoe of AH. CUT FI,OWBB8. Telephone S870 Farrarnt. WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORIST ^3^^^^^^ A (nU line of Oheiee Oat Flawer Steak ter d m^ssse. TBiBPBOHB I JJIi I f Awuaur 131 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Business Here Is Always Good I NEED MORE FLOWERS. Send your stock here and get Top Market Prices MERIVIAIM >A/'EISS, "° ^^U^yISc"'"' .4GENT FOB CABILLO'8 CATTLETAS HENRY M. ROBINSON CO. OF NEW YORK \A/HOL-ESiQil-E: p-l-ORISTS 5S-S7 \A/'es'fc aS'tK S-fcroo-t Tdetfhoues. 13 — 8610 MxlUon Square Conalsnaaents BoSldieC UAURICS L- ai.ASS. Trwsnrer NEW YORK QUOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only ROSES AND CARNATIONS American Beauty > Special " •• Fancy and Evira. " " No. I and culls. - Riusell. Hadley Ealer, Mock, Key Arenberg, Hoosier Beauty ■ Ward . HilliDsdan KUlamey, Taft Ophelia. Sunb irat Carnations Last Part of Wiak Mdiii Det. 7 191B 3C.OO 20.00 3.00 4.00 4.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 4.00 6o,OQ 3».oo 15.00 23.00 40.00 30.00 jO.OO lO.OO lO.OO 15.00 8.00 nrst Part of Wool iMEJuiBt Die. 9 1118 50.00 IC T5.00 35.00 10 50.C0 10.00 to S9.00 S.eo tc ■5.CC 8.00 le 40.00 8,00 I8T OF WHOLK8ALK PRICKS tIAILED ONI-T TO THOSE WHO P1.ANT FOB PROFIT Cyclamen Seed- Giant Strain Salmon Klnc WUte, Brlrht Pink, Brlsht Bed, DeUcato Pink, 19.00 per 1000. ■npberb Bed and Delloate Salmon (Prize Medal Wlnneri), »17.50 per 1000. S. S. SKIDELSKY & CO. 1004 LIneoln Bide, PHILADELPHIA, FA. BURNETT BROS. Seeds, Bulbs, Plants Etc. 93 Chamber* St., New York Write for oar Illnstrated Catalog GLADIOLI New Trade Liit Ready JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, Inc. now«rfieId, L. I., N.Y. W. E. MARSHALL & CO. SEEDS, PLANTS AND BULB! Horticultural Sundries i««w. aard St., newyouk Farquhar's Giant Cyclamen Awarded the Gold Medal of the Mass- achusetts Horticultural Society Farquhar's Giant Crimson- scarlet I 00 seeds $2.25 Farquhar's Giant Salmon 100 seeds 2.00 Farquhar's Gieint Crimson Farquhar's Giant Pink Farquhar's Giant White Farquhar's Giant Blood Red Farquhar's Giant Excelsior Each of the above 100 seeds $1.75 R. & J. FARQUHAR & GO. 6 South Market Street, BOSTON, MASS. MICHELL'S Verbena Seed Mammoth Fancy Strain Cannot be excelled for its free flower- ing qualities, large size and purity of colors. Tr. pkt. Oz. Mammoth Fano.v Blue $0.30 $1.25 Mammoth Fancy Pink 30 1.85 Mammoth Fancy Scarlet 30 1.25 Mammoth Fancy Striped 30 1.25 Mammoth Fancy White 30 1.25 Mammoth Fancy Mixed 30 1.00 ASPARAGUS Plumosus Nanus (Northern Greenhouse Grown) 1,000 seeds.. $3.00 10.000 seeds. $25.00 5,000 Bee R<»se Pink Enchantress 4.00 35.00 VARIEGATED RED Benora 5.00 40.00 Merrj- Christmas G.OO 40.00 YELLOW Doris 6.00 50.00 Yellow Prince .1.00 40.00 Rosalia 5.00 40.00 Old Gold 5.00 40.00 PACKING AND BOXES WILL BE CHARGED FOB AT COST C. U. LIGGIT, 1 3^5 BULLETIN BUILDING Offic*: ^i>HILADELPHl.\, PENN.A. BOBBINK I ATKWS NURSaTHEN, FLIMSTS, PUNTBS RUTHERFOKD, NEW JEiUKT We are subscrlberB t* th« Nnraoi j as— '■ Fnnd for Market DeTelopment, aUo "Bay It With Flowers" FabUolty OampklcB. GLADIOLI and DAHLIAS We have purchased tlie entire (took of J. L. Moore and can make attractive prlees. Send for Ust. B. Hammond Tracy, Inc. WENHAU, BIA88. .''/■■' FROM NEW YORK COLD STORAGE LILY OF THE VALLEY -Best Quality Holland Grown In cases of 500 pips, $15.00; 900 pips, $22.50 per case CH AS. SCHW AKE & CO., 90-92 W. Broadway, New York Page Allen, .T. K 61fl Aniericun Bulb Co 602 Anderson, S. A..til."i Apliine Mfg. Co. 603 Barrows, H. H...609 Bayersdorfer, H. Co G19 Bay State Nur- series 60i Bloomingdalea ..614 Bolibink & At- liins 60.3 Bnddington Co., Inc.. A. T 611 Bolgiano & Son. .602 Boston Floral Supply Co 618 I'-rc.-k. ,T. & Sons.602 I'.reitnieyers. J. Sons 614 Burtlona. .1. A... 616 Eunyarcl. A. T...6H Burnett Bros 602 Burpee, W. A. & Cn 602 Carter's Tested Seeds. Inc 611 C h i 1 d s. John Lewis 602 Clarice. D. Sons. 614 Cooke., Geo. II... 614 Page Conard & Jones. 604 Cowee. W. J 619 Cottaije Gardens Nurseries 604 Craig Co., Kobt..609 Danker 614 Dards 623-624 Dunlop, John H.615 Dysart, R 618 Edwards Folding Box Co 616 Esler, J. G 623 Farquhar, R. & J. Co 602 Fcngar, E. W...609 F. T. D. 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    Ci' v*>.«.? .cN°>r*^'5c»'.Vr**''' ff ^«^'>* .«^- December 21, 1918 H 0 E T I C U L T U R B Rose Growing Under Glass The Christmas Market Xever before m the lu.stury of the rose business did growers realize the prices that roses promise to bring this coming Christmas, and we think it is only right that they should do their part by sending only first-class fresh cut stock to the market and not try to save it for a week or more. That game only hurts the flower business, for if such stock is sold for cut flowers in spite of the careful eyes of the retail store manager, whoever buys such roses will not buy again for a while, or else feel that he had been "stuck," thus putting the whole trade in a bad light, and so the impression spreads that roses axe punk, etc., which does harm to all rose growers. Ship the stock as fast a* it is ready, and do not run the houses more than two degrees warmer, for there will be a good market all January and February', so it is not necessary to kiU the plants for one holiday. Handle aU cut roses "with gloves on," as they' say, meaning verj- gently. They have to be handled several times more before they get into the home where they eventually go, and rough handling will not improve them a bit. When packing for shipment see that the heads are not packed too close to the end of the box. and then pack snug so that the roses will not slide all over as soon as the box is handled. Do not crush them by packing too tight, which would be as bad as packing too loose. Ask your wholesale man for any points that you are in doubt on, and take a trip once in a while to advise how your stuff arrives. Use only good boxes, whether they are paper or wood, keeping the poorer ones for slacker times when the express is less congested, and when there is more time to repair the boxes before they go out. Watering We see but little of the sun lately, so it will be neces- sary to be very careful with the hose, for much damage can result from bad judgment in watering, especially in houses that are cutting heavy. While the buds are still on the plants they will need plenty of water; in fa«^t. they should never be allowed to get dry while a heavy crop is coming on, but as soon as heav^' cutting starts in. watering will have to be cut out a little and the plants allowed to become a little dry, until they begin to break all over again, when they will once more take their nor- mal feed and water. Avoid feeding when a heavy crop is about to show color, for if the plants had received their amount of feed while the crop was coming on, there will be enough nutrition in the soil to finish the crop. A little soot applied right after watering and then watered in right away will help put color into the buds, but that is about all we would use. Drainage See that all the houses are properly drained. Poorly drained houses take much more coal to heat and the roses will never thrive so well. It is much like trying to raise garden crops on wet land or living in a very damp house. Well drained houses will dry off quickly after -..■— ^ CONDUCTED BY Questions by onr readers In line with any of the topics pre- sented on this page will be cordially received and promptly answ:;red by Mr. Ruzicka. Such communications should invariably be addressed to the office of HORTICULTURE. syringing, and there will be little danger from spot. See that there is no water standing day and night under the benches or in the walks, and see that no surface water gets into the houses when a heavy sliower or snow- storm happen to come. See that all water leaders are free from leaves, etc., so that the water has a chance to run right off instead of standing in the gutters, and run- ning in under the glass' where the houses are connected, as most of the houses are out west. Test the ground for drainage by digging down two or three feet. If the hole thus made fills with water, open trenches wherever possible so the water is carried off. This water is always cold, so the houses are chilly even if they are up to the regular temperature. The benches wiU not dry out, and plants refuse to grow. Mildew will persist in coming in, in spite of sulphur and careful ventilation and the soil will get sour in spite of hme. Many houses will not grow roses, merely because they are built over poorly drained ground. It is still time to correct this, or at least greatly improve the situation by opening trenches, putting in drains wherever possible, using a well planned chart to do the work, and gradually completing the whole project, for with help the way it is now, it is im- possible to finish a job at times no matter how much we may wish to do so. That is also why it is so impor- tant to clean out well under the benches when the soil is changed in the spring and summer. I know a place where the grade is lower now than it was t^^^enty years aso when the houses were built, which contrasts greatly ^^ith another place where on starting out to build new benches we took out over a foot of old greenhouse soil, to find three different sets of bricks on which benches had stood vears gone by, and finally got down to the fourth andoriginal grade. The heating pipes were al- ways hfted every now and then when the dirt got too hieh, instead of "cleaning out the old dirt. Needless to .av this house did not suffer from lack of drainage, and the difference in the growth of the plants was well marked. No plant or animal can thrive on its own excrements, or with parts of its own family dead around it It can thrive and grow on waste of every sort ex- cepting its own and this is more true of the rose in the crreenhouse than anv other flower. With good drainage any waste that does get under the benches will dry up and be harmless, but with water or excessive dampness this waste will decay and cause trouble. To help correct poor drainage before the drains are opened up, use a lit- tle more air, even if it does take a little more coal. It will pay in the end. Pots Make sure that the supply of pots on hand will he sufficient to take care of all the young stock that ^^^ll have to V,e grown for the spring planting. Freights are slow, and manufacturers may not have such large stocks on hand as they carried in former years, so all orders should he placed very early, giving plenty of time tor the pots to arrive. 606 H 0 E T I C U L T U E E December 21, 1918 HORTICULTURE VOL. XYVIII DECEMBER 21, 1918 NO. 25 PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 147 Summer Street, Boston, Mass. WM. J. STEWART, Editor and Hanaser Telephone, Beach 292 ADVERTISING RATES: Per Inch, 30 inches to pa^e 91.25 Discount on Contracts for consecatlve 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), 30 per cent. Page and half page space, not consecutive, rates on application. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Year, in advance, «1.00; To Foreisn Countries, f2.00; To Canada, ilJtO. Entered as second-class matter December 8, 1904, at the Post OfBce at Boston. Mass., under the Act of Congress of March 3. 1879. CONTENTS Page ROSE GROWING UNDER GLASS— The Christmas Mar- ket— Watering— Drainage— Pots— Artftwr C. Ruzicka 605 SOCIETY OP AMERICAN FLORISTS— National Pub- licity Campaign gQ7 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES— American Carnation Society Convention— Detroit Florists' Club— Lancaster County Florists' Association — Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston— Nassau County Horticultural Society- Club and Society Notes 608-610 SEED TRADE— Seed Marketing Investigations— Pepper and Eggplant Harvest of Isle of Pines 611 OF INTEREST TO RETAIL FLORISTS: The Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association— New Flower Stores g14 FLOWER MARKET REPORTS: Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland 617 New York, Philadelphia, Rochester, St. Louis.!!.! 619 OBITUARY— Samuel H. Eaton— David Warwick 621 MISCELLANEOUS: Release of Needed Men Now in Camps 607 Superiority of Rose Premier " ' 607 Plants Foremost in Popularity for Christmas— iilus- trations 609-610 A New Single Violet 610 New Chrysanthemums 610 Business Troubles' !!!!!!!!!!!!! 610 Visitors' Register !!!!!! 611 News Notes !!!!!!! 615 Chicago Notes !!!!!!!!!!!!! 619 New Publications !!!!!!!!!!!! 620-621 Sewaging to Conserve Fertilizer !!!!!!!!!!!!!... 621 Catalogue Received !!!!!!! 621 Greenhouse Building Prospects .'........!!!!! 622 Greenhouses Building or Contemplated ..!!!!!!! 622 A bulletin just issued by the U. S. De- Somewhat partment of Agriculture purports to give vague effectual remedies against the spotted garden slug, which frequently becomes a menace to gardeners and mushroom growers. Amonii other recommendations, "road dust" is advised as a barrier over which the slugs cannot pass. We would re- spectfully ask what is meant by "road dust.'' Officials usually so exact should be more explicit on such matters in these days when the scrapings of most roads are large- ly comjwsed of oil and coal tar products, all of wliich are destructive to plant life. No doubt such substances wouUl be hard on the slugs but how alwut the plants? Wliat is meant by "road dust?" A correspondent of an English paper Short-sighted recently had something interesting to say concerning the usefulness of Begonia corallina as a flower in table decoration. Wiv is it that we have nothing of the kind to offer commercially in this country? In the inevitable scarcity this holiday season of the stereotyped roses, carnations, violets and lilies, it seems most regrettable that the flower trade has not pro- vided ahead for the vacancy by placing at the disposal of the people commercially something new and appro- priate for the Christmas demand which would fill the bill and add materially to the floral wealth adapted to a proper celebration. Horticulture has so advised re- peatedly. There is no scarcity of available subjects but the artificial supply men seem to have a monopoly of the inventive enterprise at present. We would call the attention of our read- A timely ers, particularly those engaged in the admonition retail cut flower trade, to the very im- portant and timely warning served by the secretary of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Associ- ation in this issue of Horticulture as to the unwisdom of accepting from the public small trifling orders for the delivery of holiday flowers or plants in other towns. Horticulture has already spoken editorially in strong advice on this subject which if not handled with wise discretion is sure to bring keen disappointment to un- witting customers and corresponding loss of future busi- ness to the individual as well as reproach to the flower trade in general. Misunderstandings due to the present state of production and market values can be minimized by a straightforward presentation of conditions as they exist, and for which the florist is not in any way respon- sible in any department, neither has he any prospect of control in the immediate future. This is a subject that vitally affects the efficiency and development of the exchange order system inaugurated by the F. T. D. Gradually the florist plant trade^and The soon they will be joined by the garden- plant embargo ing profession — are coming to a real- ization of the changed conditions which they must encounter from the present time until the foreign markets are again opened tQ us to buy from. Horticulture has done its best to awaken the trade to seriously comprehend just what Dr. Marlatt's embargo ruling meant to them individually and collectively. The S. A. F. and otherorganizations have also been energetic in their efforts to have more time given to the trade to get prepared in advance and adjust itself to the pro- po.sed exclusion of a large part of the stock they have lieen getting from foreign sources but as in many other matters wliich appertain to the general good, the atti- tude of a large proportion of the plant growing fra- ternity ha.s been "It will not be much of a shower" and "Let George do it." Now, when it transpires that neither azaleas nor rhododendrons, araucarias nor pabns, tuber- ous-rooted begonias, gloxinias, dahlias, cannas, nor even dracaena canes nor orchids can be brought into this country, people are l)eginning to get nervous. One hojje remain.s — tliat the indefiniteness and crude blundering in the text of the ruling may be its undoing, for an exact adherence to its specifications will exclude many ])roducts which its originators probably never intended it should exclude and, further, a strict enforcement will still further imjwverish horticultural Belgiunii — that section which has suffered most cruelly from Hun rav- ishment— practically completing the ruin of their prin- cipal means of livelihood, and if persisted in will tend to fasten upon this coimtry the accusation of insincerity and callousness in such a way that we cannot possibly esca])e from it. December 21, 1918 HOKTICULTURE SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS NATIONAL PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN. There is no doubt that florists gen- erally have faced a rather poor con- dition of business this year. Our publicity committees realize that this is the main reason for the shortage, small though it be, in the amount $50,000, which it was expected could be raised for the first year of our campaign. We are over $4,000 short of planned requirements. The florist industry has gone "over the top" In practically all other "drives" but its own. It would be unpatriotic to criticize, and yet it may be pointed out that the florists who did contribute to the fund are unanimously of opinion that the florist business would have been sad- ly the worse this year had it not been for the campaign. Being financially interested in our movement, they have made it their business, through inquiry and com- parisons, to determine for themselves the value of our work. And they are satisfied to continue their subscriptions for another year, and the year after, and then a further year. There's faith for you I We are now in the closing days of 1918. Florists are anticipating an un- usually good Christmas trade, and prospects for a prosperous year are exceeding bright. It is a good time for all who have allowed the present year to pass with- out making a subscription to the fund to sit down and write a cheque for a 1919 contribution. Better still, fill out our form, sent on request, covering an annual contribution for three years. A prominent retail florist said the other day, "Why make three or four years the term of the campaign? You may have my support as long as I am in business. The movement is the best ever instituted in the florist in- dustry, and should never stop. Why halt at an expenditure of $50,000, when $100,000 would double the benefit and put flowers where they ought to be RELEASE OF NEEDED MEN NOW IN CAMPS. Employers in urgent need of former employees who are enlisted men in Army camps and depots within the United States are advised to com- municate with such men, asking them to request their discharge of the- camp authorities. No such requests should be made merely as a matter of convenience to an employer, but only when the for- mer employee's services are in urgent demand. Federal directors and local superin- tendents are instructed to give wide publicity to the foregoing and to the following order by the War Depart- ment, upon which it is based. War Department, Washington, D. C, November 21, 1918. Circular No. 77. 1. Department commanders within the United States, commanders of ports of embarkation, and command- ers of camps not under the jurisdic- tion of department commanders or of chiefs of bureaus of the War Depart- ment are authorized to discharge en- listed men upon their own application when there is sickness or other dis- tress in the soldier's family or when he is needed to resume employment in an industry or occupation in which there is urgent need of his services; provided that such discharge will not disrupt or cripple an existing organi- zation and that the soldier's services can be spared. Consideration will be given to the fact that the machinery of the camps must be utilized in the demobilization of the Army, and due regard must be taken that it is not retarded by the discharge of personnel connected therewith. 2. The instructions contained here- in apply only to individual and excep- tional cases and are not intended to release men in large groups or blocks for any general employment or occu- pation. 3. Application for discharge under the provision of this circular will be made in each individual case by the soldier concerned and through his im- mediate commanding ofiicer. No man who voluntarily enlisted prior to April 1, 1917. will be discharged under this authority. 4. Men discharged under these in- structions will be included in such weekly reports of men discharged as are required by the War Department. 5. Cases of character indicated arising in places not covered by this authority will be forwarded to The Adjutant General of the Army for final instruction. By order of the Secretary of War. Peyton C. M-VRch. General Chief of Staff. — on every home table — every day in the year'?" There's the rub! With a little less than our planned amount we have barely scratched the surface of possi- bility. But the scratching was deep, as we have discovered. With more money we could brand instead of scratch our slogan, "Say it with Flowers" on the public mind, and it would stay — as long as we renewed the branding. It's up to the trade to make this possible. The committees have a fine working organization, but it is money only that will keep the machinery going. Our Promotion Bureau has been quite busy in the last two weeks, despatching the various aids for direct publicity provided through our serv- ice. We have a descriptive pamphlet ready to mail to anyone who makes request. John Yottng, Secy. 1170 Broadway, New York. SUPERIORITY OF ROSE PREMIER. The committee appointed to exam- ine closely and to report on the exhi- bition of a hundred blooms of this novelty at the meeting of the Detroit Florist Club, Wednesday night, Dec. 11, 1918, submit the following: We regard this rose in all its fea- tures and constitutional qualities to be far superior to any rose now in commerce. It is so far in advance of all other varieties that mere compari- son does not alone disclose its merits which in the total seems to entitle it to the designation of perfection in a rose. We highly commend this wonderful variety and predict for it a great future as supplying a long felt want for a rose of its magnificent color, rose-pink with stiff thornless stems and luxuriant and really beautiful foli- age that augments the striking ap- pearance of the rose on exhibition. Its pronounced delicious fragrance is a distinct mark of this truly wonderful rose. M. Bloy, 'A. J. Stajieok, Thos. Browne, Wm. Dimer, Committee. 608 HOETICULTUKE December 21, 1918 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY CONVENTION. It's only six weeks to the anuual convention and exhibition of the American Carnation Society at Cleve- land. This event is of more than usual interest for several reasons It is the first major convention of flor- ists after the war and the banquet will be given a jubilee character with speakers of national and international importance. Again, new varieties of carnations — seedlings, sports and selections— are to be given prominence at the exhi- bition and some of these are very in- teresting. Also the situation of carnation grow- ers all across the country is such that a mighty careful survey of existing stocks and sorts is necessary that we may meet the requirements of the coming year. Space devoted to carnations has been greatly reduced, the demand for flowers has been more general and more urgent than ever before and stock for the coming year is none too plentiful. Then florists who have been fight- ing to hold their business against high prices, coal shortage, the scarcity of labor and government restrictions now see a chance to go ahead with a rising tide of opportunity. And this gathering at Cleveland will be the first general meeting of live carnation men when the whole situa- tion can be discussed and perplexion questions handled by those most in- terested and best able to give the help- ful answer. Several Boston members of the old guard have signified their purpose to attend the meeting and Sam Goddard is looking after transporation and will have some information for us at the proper time. Among the good things from New England to be seen are: Red Cross, Peter Fisher's latest con- tribution. Bemice, grown by W. D. Howard of Milford. Elizabeth, the giant sport, grown by A. A. Pembroke. A whole family of Dorner's wonder- ful seedlings grown and exhibited by Sam Goddard. White Benora, a candidate for lead- ership in the commercial white, done particularly well by Will Nicholson, A. A. Pembroke and M. A. Patten. A crimson and a yellow originated at Cottage Gardens and grown by the writer. Charles S. Strout. BifUleford, Me. DETROIT FI0RIST6' CLUB The report on the exhibit of Elmer D. Smith & Co., of chrysanthemum novelties at the last meeting of the Club was as follows: The committee appointed to view these flowers reports them valuable additions to the list of fine varieties already in commerce and highly com- mend them to growers. The variety "Victory" is especially distinct and its long range of blooming period from early November till a corres- ponding date in December adds mate- rially to its value. "Loyalty" is dis- tinct and beautiful and from the ap- pearance of the blooms is a free grower. "December Queen" may be properly termed a bronze of extraord- inary beauty, and will find by its mer- its a coveted place in the list of bronze varieties. The originator's full description of the novelties follows: Victory. — An incurved of the purest glistening white, free and easy to grow. Maturing from Nov. 11th to Thanksgiving, according to date of buds. The first bud selected Sept. 12th, was fully developed on Nov. 11th Victory day, hence the name. Loyalty. — An ideal variety for Thanksgiving use maturing Nov. 20-30 from buds selected Sept. 15-30. A bright yellow-high rounded incurved form of clean upright growth. December Queen. — Color bright yellow and as the petals are slightly penciled with red gives it an orange or very light bronze cast. Maturing Nov. 25 to Dec. 5th. Baby Anemone. — The smallest of the Anemone section. White with yellow center. DissemiHation 1920. No. 152-5-16. — The large incurved white. Dissemination 1920. M. Bloy, A. J. Staheun, WM. DlLGER, Committee. LANCASTER COUNTY FLORISTS' ASSOCIATION. At the meeting on December 10th nomination of officers was the regu- lar order. The club has set a prece- dent of holding all officers over for a second term, and this precedent was maintained at this meeting, with the result of the following nomina- tions: President, Elmer Weaver, Ronks, Pa.; vice-president. Lemon Landis, Lancaster, Pa.; secretary, Al- bert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa.; treas- urer; Harry K. Rohrer, Lancaster, Pa. The next meeting will be held in our regular rooms at the Chamber of Commerce, and it will be a joint meeting with the Ladies' Auxiliary, they to assist in arranging a program for the meeting. The president ap- pointed David Rose, Rudolph Nagle and Lemon Landis to take charge of the sports for the evening. An adjournment was then made to the table and after a buffet lunch bowling was indulged in by one party, cards by another, billiards by another and pool by another, while little groups discussed their business prob- lems. J. Wade Galey of Strasburg won first prize in bowling and Chas. B. Herr of Strasburg carried off the honors in the cards. H. A. Schroyer was champion story teller and Albert M. Herr and B. P. Barr, dusters, as they went to a venison dinner at the Elks Club about 10 P. M. A. F. Strickler and Lemon Landis were voted delightful hosts and the remaining member of the committee, Harry K. Rohrer, home sick in bed, was extended a vote of sympathy. President Weaver's hospitality was enjoyed by all and about 11.30 the affair was a thing of the past, the happy memory of which will long linger with those who were present. Albert M. Herr. The December meeting of the Rhode Island Horticultural Society was held in the Lecture Room, Public Library, Providence, Wednesday, De- cember 18, 1918. Harold Madison lec- tured on Indian Agriculture. CONNECTICUT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. On Friday evening, Dec. 13, the Con- necticut Horticultural Society held its annual meeting and election of offic- ers for 1919. The attendance was not as large as usual, but the weatherman had something to do with that. The offic- ers serving during 1918 were elected to succeed themselves with the ex- ception of Howard Senf, recently de- ceased. President, G. H. HoUister, Hartford; first vice-president, Samuel H. Deming, Hartford; second vice- December 21, 1918 H 0 K 'I' 1 r I • L T U K £ president, Oscar F. Gritzmacher, New Britain; third vice-president, John C. Willard, Wethersfield; treasurer, W. \V. Hunt, Hartford; secretary, Alfred Dixon, Wethersfield; librarian, William T. Hall, Hartford: botanist, John C. Willard, Wethersfield; pomologist, C. H. Sierman, Hartford. The treasurer's report showed the society to be in good financial condi- tion, having a substantial balance on hand with all bills paid. The second December meeting will be omitted on account of the Christ- mas holidays, and the next meeting ■will be the second Friday in January, the 10th. Alfred Dixox, Secy. Wethersfield, Conn. GARDENERS' AND FLORISTS' CLUB OF BOSTON. The meeting on Tuesday evening was election night and the following officers were elected: president, A. K. Rogers; vice-president, Chas. P. Sweet- ser; secretary, W. N. Craig; treas- urer, S. J. Goddard; executive com- mittee, James Methven, James Wheel- er, H. H. Bartsch, William H. Judd, Walter H. Golby. The awards for exhibits were as follows: Pure white Cattleya Lady Veitch, shown by L. D. Towle, Newton, honorable mention; two specimen plants Cattleya Percivaliana, W. H. Golby, cultural report of merit; Chi- nese artichokes, W. H. Golby, vote or thanks; unnamed cerise pink seedling carnation, H. A. Stevens. Dedham, honorable mention : Chrysanthemum Mistletoe, Janiten & Wollrath, honor- able mention; specimen poinsettia bracts, W. W. Edgar Co., vote of thanks; vase of Stevia serrata, W. N. Craig, honorable mention. Mr. Craig also received a vote of thanks for Dwarf Stevia serrata. It was voted to have a Ladies' night in January and a committee was ap- pointed to make arrangements for a "Victory" banquet early in February. Herman Bartsch, of W. W. Edgar Co., read a paper on Plants tor Christ- mas. He placed azaleas at the head of the list as the most desirable Christmas plant, followed by cyclamen and begonias. He brought out the good points of the various varieties of begonias, placing Cincinnati at the head, followed by Melior. He regret- ted that more ardisias were not grown, and mentioned, as other good Christmas plants, oranges, primulas, heaths, peppers, Jerusalem cherries and freesias. He felt that a really good yellow flowering plant was need- ed to fill out the Christmas list. Henry Penn spoke on Plants for the Retail Stores for Christmas, and PLANTS FOREMOST IN POPULAR- ITY FOR CHRISTMAS. Poiusettias in Pan. Otalieite Orange Started his remarks by urging every- body to practice optimism, stating that the florists had gone through the greatest of trials and had come out with credit. He emphasized the de- sirability of selling plants on a close margin, carrying them in quantity and keeping trade encouraged. Approxi- mately 24,000 plants were delivered from his store in the three days pre- ceding Christmas, 1917, requiring 68 boys and 24 machines, at an average cost per plant of 2S%c. for handling. The average selling price for all the plants handled was $4.00. He advo- cated a reasonable average selling price, and agreed with Mr. Bartsch that cyclamens were the most satis- factory Christmas plants, with be- gonias a close second. NASSAU COUNTY HORTICULTUR- AL SOCIETY. The annual meeting of this society was held in Pembroke Hall, Glen Cove, on December 11th. In spite of the inclement weather there was a BAMBOO CANE STAKES r«r bale Per bale NATUBAI,, 6-9 ft., 800 »7.00 9-l« ft., 400 8.60 Prices ex warehouse New York Terms — Net cash 30 days. McHUTCHISON & CO. 06 Chambers St., New Tork E. W. FENGAR CHRYSANTHEMUMS 147-187 Linden Ave. IBVINGTON, N. J. F" e: R IM s Per 100 Per 1000 BOSTONS 3Vi Inch $6.00 W5.00 ROOSEVELTS ... " 6.00 46.00 WHITMANI " 6.00 60.00 TEDDY, JB •• 6.00 50.00 VERONA " 6.00 60.00 Order either direct or through S. S. Skidelsky & Co., Sole Asents Fhiladelphia, Pa. HENBY H. BARBOWS, WHITMAN, MAS8. Nephrolepis Norwood Best Oresfed Fern 4 inch pots, extra heavy, $35.00 per han- dred; 6 inch, $75.00 per hundred. ROBERT CRAIG COMPANY, •'«'^Pf.^''«'*- NOTICE We are at all times open to receive offers of plant stock suitable for the private trade particularly in novelties, rare or specimen stoclc. List it with us giving exact description with prices. Muller-Sealey Co., Inc. 41 W. 43nd Street, NEW YORK CITY large attendance. The President's special for table decoration by assist- ant gardeners was won by Henry Mi- chaelson, assistant to Geo. Ferguson; 2nd, John Gailens, assistant to Wm. Churchill. Treasurer Ernest J. Brown presented a creditable annual report, showing the society had passed a suc- cessful season both in point of mem- bership and financially. Sam. J. Tre- pess was called on to conduct the election of officers, which resulted in the following being elected for the ensuing year: Joseph .4dler, presi- dent; Frank Watson, vice-president; Ernest J. Brown, re-elected treasurer; Ernest Westlake, re-elected secretary; Harry Goodband, re-elected corre- sponding secretary; Robt. Jones, trus- tee for three years; executive commit- tee, William Noonan, Thos. Hender- son, Ben. Sutherland, Wm. Milstead, Wm. Churchill, W. G. Carter and Thos. Meech. There was a short discus- sion on "How to grow Amaryllis" 610- HORTICULTURE December 21, 1918 and when to rest them. A letter of condolence was ordered sent the fam- ily of the late A. Hans, one of our memhers who has recently died. Presi- dent-elect Joseph Adler thanked the society for the honor conferred, and with the members' co-operation, trust- ed the society would have, as in the past, a successful administration. Ex- hibits for the next meeting to be held on Wednesday, Jan. 8th, at 2 p. m., are: three poinsettias cut, twenty-five spikes freesias and six ears of field corn. After the meeting a very enjoy- able social entertainment and smoker was held. John W. EVeritt, our popu- lar toastmaster, handled it in his usual good style. Quite a lot of first-class talent was unearthed amongst the members, not forgetting Andy Wil- son's clog dance. Habry Goodband, Cor. Sec. PLANTS FOREMOST IN POPULARITY FOR CHRiSTViAS. CLUB AND SOCIETY NOTES. At the annual meeting of the Mon- treal Gardeners and Florists' Club on December 2, the following officers were elected: President,, J. J. Trevis; vice-president, R. Miller; 2nd vice- president, W. J. Smith; Secretary- treasurer, W. Horobin; associate sec- retary, Mr. McDonald. Executive com- mittee: G. Pascoe, H. J. Eddy, E. Hayward, C. H. Smith, Gibbs and Schoening. Mr. Hayward gave a talk on coke as fuel, favoring its use in greenhouse heating, up to November. The following officers were elected at the annual meeting of the Paterson Floricultural Society on December 3: President, Joseph M. Ackerman; vice- president, Charles E. Walker; treas- urer, Andrew N. Bardener; secretary, Sebastian Hubschmitt; financial sec- retary, Joseph A. Wells; trustees, Al- bert Franck, Marion Trobert, Wil- liam Clookie; executive board, Robert Petrie, Albert Franck, Edward Van- derclifte, H. Cummings; auditing com- mittee, P. Lowe, H. Cummings and Albert Franck. A committee to com- plete arrangements for a smoker to be held in the near future was ap- pointed. Its members are C. Walker, R. Petrie. J. Schumacker, H. Cum- mings, A. H. Smith, A. Frank and H. Schofleld. Westerly, R. 1. — Charles Munro of New Haven has purchased the green- house property, formerly owned by S. J. Reuter & Son, and will soon open the greenhouses for business. The greenhouse property is one of the largest of its kind in the state and there are few in New England that equal it in size. Begouia Mellor A NEW SINGLE VIOLET. A new violet named Mrs. David Lloyd George, has received the award of merit of the Royal Horticultural Society in London. The petals are deep violet with a few darker mark- ings at their bases. In the centre are four white petaloid stamens forming a light colored eye and a few violet lines appear on each of them. The fragrance is very pronounced and stems long and sturdy. A photograph of the flowers which appears in the Gardeners' Chronicle for November 16 makes a very favorable impression and some American grower should give it a trial as soon as possible. rive until December 11th. They looked exceptionally good for all their twelve days on the road, espe- cially the incurved white one called Victory. That one did not have a speck, but the bronze variety, Decem- ber Queen, was a bit faded as to color, and rather droopy. The pure yellow variety. Loyalty, resembles the Victory in size and form and looks like a good acquisition. Altogether these three newcomers for late flower- ing reflect credit on their raiser, El- mer D. Smith, and will be welcomed !iy the trade generally. NEW CHRYSANTHEMUMS. A meritorious exhibit of three vases of new chrysanthemums was on view at the establishment of the S. S. Pen- nock Company last week and excited much favorable comment from the growers and other experts. They were sent in by Elmer D. Smith & Co., of Adrian, Michigan, and were intended for the Florists' Club meet- ing, December 2nd. but did not ar- BUSINESS TROUBLES. Haverhill, Mass.— Willis F. Eaton, florists, 666 Main street, assets, $60, liabilities, $8,076. The number of packages of lily bulbs shipped out of Bermuda from December, 1916, to June, 1917, was 1000, as compared with 1224 packages from December, 1915, to June, 1916. This is as reported in the Supplement to Commerce Reports just received. Figures for 1918 have not been given. December 21, 1918 HORTICULTURE 611 SEED TRADE AMBRIGAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION Offloers — Pregldent, F. W. Boleiano, Washington, D. C. ; First Vice-President, Wm. O. Scarlett, Baltimore, Md. ; Second Vice-President, David Burpee, Philadel- phia, Pa.; Secretary-Treasurer, O. K. Kendel, Clrreland, O. Seed Marketing Investigations. Through investigations directed by Mr. W. A. Wheeler, who is also in charge o£ the emergency Seed Report- ing Service, and owing to the facilities available for the conduct of the Seed Reporting Service, it has been pos- sible, the Agricultural Department ad- vises, to obtain information regarding the economic phases of seed market- ing which could otherwise not have been secured. The transactions in clover seed for the period of a month at the leading markets for that commodity were ex- amined to determine what effect, if any, speculation had on the price of red clover seed in February, 1918. It is thought that this work, taken in conjunction with the publication of figures showing the stocks of clover seed that were being held for export to foreign countries, had a material effect in lowering the price of red clover seed to farmers at a time when it seemed that it would soar above the record of $21 per bushel on Feb- ruary 13, 1918. Samples of country-run seed were obtained from different sections of the country and comparisons of these samples indicate that prices of coun- try-run seed in various producing areas vary considerably. Copies of contracts entered into be- tween small seed growers and large commercial seed growers, and between the latter and wholesale and retail seedsmen, have been obtained and ex- amined in order to detect any unfair practices existing. Field seed prices, as quoted at sev- eral of the most important markets, have been tabulated to determine, if possible, the differences in price pre- vailing at such markets, and investi- gations have been made to determine what might, under ordinary condi- tions, be considered reasonable differ- ences in wholesale and retail prices of seeds. Inquiries have been made to ascertain the time at which various kinds of seed begin to move from growers' hands to dealers' hands, when the "movement is general, and when it is normally at an end. In- quiries also have been made to learn what percentage of growers sell seed LILY OF THE VALLEY yWTTLMx FOR CHRISTMAS ^|Fj5KE]gP f Original Cases containing 1750 Pips, M $22.50; Small Quantities, ^^OsTO^t/'^ $2.50 per hundred M/ FOTTLER, FISKE, RAWSON 10. The Seed Store 12 uud 13 Funeuil Hall Sq., Boston ''Seeds with a Lineage" All Varietieft Tlsorou^ly tested at our trial grounds, Ra3m«s Ptoirk, London, Eln^and. Send for Cc^alogue CARTERS TESTED SEEDS, Inc., 166 Ckanber of •c* BId(.,Bott«B, Hu*. and whether they sell to the local buyer, to the traveling buyer, by cor- respondence with distant seedsmen, by advance growing contracts with commercial seed growers, through lo- cal or farm paper advertising, or di- direct to neighbors. Pepper and Eggplant Harvest of Isle of Pines. (Consul W. Bardel, Nueva Gerona, Isle of Pines, Cuba, Nov. 15) The harvesting of peppers and egg- plants, the two products next in im- portance to grapefruit cultivated prin- cipally by Americans on this island, is now under way, and the first ship- ment of the season to the United States will soon be made. Exports this winter will probably not exceed 4,000 crates for both vege- tables, against about 1,000 crates of last year and 55,000 for the winter of 1916-17. The reason for this ex- pected small export as compared with that of two years ago lies principally in the fact that fertilizers are now so expensive that they cannot be used for crops of this kind. Restrictions on shipping and the refusal of navi- gation companies to accept such products for transportation except up- on payment in advance of the freight are other factors affecting the situa- tion. When last year the transportation restrictions became such that, of a crop of large dimensions, only l.ni 0 crates could be exported, the farmers concluded to cultivate other and more profitable products this fall for the home market. Were it not for these reasons, the 1918-19 crop of the two vegetables would probably have exceeded even that of two years ago, for climatic conditions were exceptionally favor- able for a large harvest. ^wmmmMMJttUi/.^PA'-jBEK BULBS 16obbington'8 128 Chambers St., N. Y. City mmfimmM'iimmmmmm Boston — Dr. L. H. Bailey, Ithaca, N. Y. Philadelphia— John J. Perry, mgr.. Baltimore store of S. S. Pennock Co.; T. Malbranc, Johnstown, Pa. Cincinnati, 0.— S. F. Purliant, Win- chester, Ky., J. W. Rodgers and 0. Reiniger, Dayton, 0., G. A. Beckmann, .los. R. Goldman and Mr. Burns, Mid- dletown, Ohio; Fred Rupp, Lawrence- berg, Ind.; C. P. Brunner, Springfield, Ohio; J. T. Herdingen, Aurora, Ind.; Milton Alexander, New York City Chicago, 111. — Miss Kate Harris, Memphis, Tenn.; E. G. Hill, Rich- mond, Ind.; Julius Lehman, Sioux City, Iowa; B. F. Siebrecht, Aberdeen, S. D. ; H. B. Lozier, Des Moines la.; J. J. Higgins, Toronto, Can.; A. Bauscher, Freeport, 111.; M. Roehlin, Sioux City, la.; Ova Gnatt, La Porte. Ind.; C. L. W. Snyder, El Paso, 111.; Thos. Heaven, Benton Harbor, Mich.; Miss Rennison, Sioux City, la.; J. E. Terrill, Lethbridge, Can.; Paul Pales, Little Rock, Ark.; G. P. WeakUn, Pittsburgh. AKRON. O. The Ileepe Co. AI-BANY, N. Y. Fred A. Danker, 40-42 Maiden Lane Wm. C. Gloeekner. HI State St. Rosery Flower Shop ALBERT LEA. MINN. Lake Shore Green- housen. ALBrQUERQUE. N. MEXICO. Byron Henry Ives. ALEXANDRIA. \A. Dunbar Floral Co. ALLENTOWN, FA. Ernest .'\8hley 1012 Hamilton St. ALTON, ILL. .Alton Floral Co. AMES, LA. Kemble-Smith Co. AMSTERDAM. N. V. Hateher Florist, ANDOVER, MASS. J. H. Playdon ANN ARBOR. MICH. Cousins & Hall. ANNISTON, ALA. The Flower Shop, 9 East 10th St. ARDMOKE, PA. Primrose Flower Shop ARKANSAS CITY, KANS. Arkansas City Floral Co. ASHEVILLE, N. C. Brownhurst Green- houses. ASHT.VBULA, O. The Tone Jt \yeek8 Floral Co. ATCHISON, KANS. The Atrliison Seed Si Flower Store. Groves Floral Co. ATLANTA, GA. C. A. Dahl Co. ATLANTIC, IOWA .Atlantic Greenhouses. ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. George H. Berke, 1505 Pacific Ave. Edwards Floral Hall Co. ATTICA. IND. Attica Floral Co., AUBURN, N. Y. Dobhs & Son. AUGUSTA, GA. Stulbs Nursery. AUGUSTA, ME. Augusta Flower Shop AURORA, ILL. Aurora Greenh'se Co. Joseph M. .Sniely, 3.54 S. 4th St. AUSTIN. MINN. A. N. Kinsman. AUSTIN. TEX. Hill.ver's for Flowers. BALTIMORE. MD. Samuel Feast & .Sons Mary riohnston, 231 W. Madison Ave. Chas. E. Smith & Co. BAR HARBOR. SfE. John H. Stalford. B.ATAVI.A. N. Y. L. C. Stroh & Sons. B.ATON ROUGE. L.A. The Roseland Florist. B.ATTLE CREEK, Mich S. W. CoKcan. 25 E. Main St. B. W. Krihs. 41 N. .JetTerson Ave. B,\Y- CITY. MICH. Bochrinser Bros. BE.ATRICE, NEB. Dole Floral Co. BETHLEHEM. PA. Foulshnm. Florist. Charles Vorkeller. BIDDEFORD. ME. Stroll* •« BILLINGS, MONT. Partineton's G'h's. BINGH.AMTON. N. Y. A. E. Fancher. BIRMINGHAM, AL.A. Empire Flower Store. Frazer Nurser.v Co. Parker's Flower Store Tutwiler Flower Store BISM.ABCK. N. D. Hopkins Floral Co. BLOOMINGTON. ILL. A. Washburn & Sons. BLOOMINGTON. IND. Morris, The Florist. BOONE. IOWA Kemble & Smith Co. BOSTON, MASS. Caplan Florist, 144 Mass. Ave. Carbone, Inc., 342 Boylstou St. John J. Cassidy, 6 Beacon St. Henry Penn, 134 Tremont St. Wax Bros., 143 Tremont St. BOULDER, COLO. N. Boulder G'h'se. BRADFORD, PA. C. E. (iuntitn. BRIDGEPORT. CONN. John Reck & Son. BRISTOL. CONN. .Andrew Brothers, P. M, Hubbard & Co. BROCKTON, SIASS. Belmont Flower Shop Wm. W. Hathaway, 9 Main St. BROOKLINE, MASS. F. E. Palmer, Inc., 220 Washington St. BROOKLYN. N. Y. John V. Phillips, 272 Fulton St. and 1 Clinton St. J. Ebb Weir & Co. Cor. 5th and 25th. Robert G. Wilson 3-5 Greene Ave. Joseph Trepel Low is .Ave. and Hancock St. BRA'N M.AWR, PA. John J. Connolly Est. 1226 Lancaster Pike BUFFALO. N. Y. S. A. .Anderson 440 Main Street L. H. Neubeck, Main and High St. W. J. Palmer & Son, Stroh's 3T9 Main Street. Wm. H. Grever. 77 Allen Street. William Scott Co. . Main & Halcom Sts. BURLINGTON, VT. Mrs. Cora E. Gove 184 Main Street. W. E. Peters 128 Church Street. BUTTE. MONT. Butte Floral Co. Columbia Floral Co. C.AIRO, ILL. Cade. The Florist CALGARY, ALBERT.*. Emerv Floral Co. .A. M.' Terrill, Ltd. (A mrt'iIIm; »-■ >f.\ss. Becker's Conservato- ries. CAMDEN. N. J. Jl.t>.e« M T' oiri.. 521 Market Street. CAN.AJOH.ARIE. N. Y. .Toseph Traadt. CANTON. ILL. Geo. W. Jacobs. 720 E. Elm Street. CANTON. OHIO. J. Rollin Cowgill. 30« Tuscarawas St. Fred G. Gelti. 522 N. Market St. CASPER, WY'O. Casper Floral Co. CEDER F.ALLS, lA. .losciili Bancroft & Son. CEDF.R RAPIDS, lA. I. N. Kramer & Son. CH.AMP.AIGN. ILL. Th'inm* Franks & Son. CHARLESTON, S. O. T T. ISolger. 88 Society Street. Rodgers Floral Co. CH.ARLESTON, W. VA. Charleston Cut Flor- er & Plant Co. Winter Floral Co. CH.ARLOTTE. N. C. Sibnitz. The Florist. CH.ATT.VNOOGA, TENN. W. F. Haeger. 700 Market Street Joys. 721 Market Street. CHEYENNE, WYO. Underwood Flower Shop. CHICAGO, ILL, Alpha Floral Co. Bohannon Floral Co. H. N. Bruns. 3040 W. Madison Avenue. Oscar B. Friedman 516 S. Michigan Ave .August Lange 25 E. Madison Ave. Chas. T. NeigUck, 834 N. State Street. Samuelson, 2132 Michigan Ave. Schiller The Florist 2221 W. Madison Avenue. 4509 Broadway W. J. Smyth. 3102 Michigan Ave. Ernest Wienboeber Co. CINCINN.ATI, OHIO. Julius Baer, 1.38 E. 4th Street. Edward .A. Forter, 128 West 4th Street. T. W. Hardesty St Co. E. G. Hill Floral Co. CL.ABKSBURG. W. VA. HajTnan Green'h's Co. CLEVELAND, OHIO J. M. Gasscr Co. Paul C. Halin. 10515 Superior St. A. Graham & Son The .Jones-Russel Co. John T. Kirchner, 07th and Qulncy St. Knoble Bros. Westman & Getz. CLINTON, lOW.A. .Andrew Bather Co. CLY'DE. OHIO. Hall's Greenhouse. .Arthur Dfiebel & Sons COHOES. N. Y. Ansel D. Carpenter, .59 Bern sen Street. COLDW.ATER. MICH. D. Vogt's Greenhouses COLORADO SPRINGS. COLO. Frank F. Crump. Pikes Peak Floral Co. COLUMBUS. OHIO. Franklin Park Floral Co. T. J. Ludwlg. 82 N. High Street, CORSICANA. TEX.AS .Alfred Holm. COUNCIL BLUFFS, LA. J. F. Wilcox & Sons. COVINGTON. KY'. Roliprt 1> Ki'lt'e. 822 Madison -Ave. CRAWTORDSVILLE, IND. McDonald & Co. DALLAS TEX. Dallas Floral Co. Lang Floral & Nur- sery Co. DANVILLE. ILL. F. B. Smith's Sons. D.ANA'ILLE. A'.A. Eldridge Stores. Inc. D.AVENPORT. LA. Bills Floral Co. Forber & Bird. D.AYTON. O. The Hciss Co. J. W. Rodgers D.AYTON.A. FLA. Royal -Art Floral Co. DECATUR. ILL. Daut Brothers. DEFI.ANCE. O. Clirist Winterich. 1119 JefTerson Ave. DeKALB, ILL. J. L. Johnson, 311 E. Lincoln Highway. DEMING. N. M. Miss L. Ironmonger, 111 N. Gold .Avenue. DENVER. COLO. Geo. H. Cooiier, 833 15th Street. Mauff Floral Co. The Park Floral Co. DES MOINES. LA. Alpha Floral Co. Alfred Lozier Rosery, 317 6th Street. H. E. Lozier. 521 B. Locust St. J. S. Wilson Floral Co. ''Say It m Our Six-Hundred F. T. D. Branch Storeiie DETROIT. MICH. L. Bemb Floral Co. John Breitnieyer's Sons. Wm. B. Brown. 13 W. Elizabeth St. Central Floral Co. E. .A. Fetters. . 17 E. .Adams Ave. Charles II. Plumb 1430 Burns -Ave. Scribner Floral Co. J; F. Sullivan, 361 Woodward .Ave. 95 Gratiot Ave. Gust H. Taepke Co. DOVER, N. J. .Alonzo D. Herrick, 11 W. Blackwell St. DUBUQUE, lA. Harketts Floral Co. DULlTll. MINN. Dulutli Floral Co. DURHAM, N. C. J. J. Fallon. Durham Floral Co. E.ASTON. PA. Charles H. Buenning, 1900 Lehigh Street. E.AST CLEVEL.AND, O. The Friedley Co. E.AST OR.ANGE. N. J. Henry Hornecker, 75 Central .Avenue. Reicliey & Lake Geo. Smith & Sons. EAU CLAIRE, WIS. .A. F. T. Laurltien. EDMONTON, ALBER- TA, CAN. The Eroery Floral Co. EDWARDSVILLE. 111. .1. F. Ammann Co. ELIZABETH. N. J. Henry Leahy, 1169 E. Jersey St. ELKHART. IND. West A'iew Floral Co. ELLSAVORTH, ME. Mrs. M. A. Ctork, Park Street. EL P.ASO. TEXAS. Potter Floral Co. ELYRI.A, OHIO. Elyria Flower Shop. Hecock Floral Co. ENGLEWOOD. N. J. Edw. G. Barrows, 57 Dean Street ERIE. PA. John \, I.,aver. 704 State Street. Miles R. Miller, 924 Peach Street. ESCAN.AB.A, MICH. C Peterson & Sons. EV.ANSTON, ILL. Fisher Brothers. 614 Dempster St. M. Weiland. 602 Davis Street. EVANSVILLE, IND. BlBckmiin Floral Co. EXTER. N. H. •lohn R. Perkins, 23 Lincoln Street. FAIRBURA". NEB. Fairbury Nurseries. F.ARGO. N. D. Shotwell Floral Co. Smedley & Co. FAA'F.TTEVILLE. Ark. Southwestern Seed Co. FLINT. MICH D. P. Smith Floral Co. FI.ORKNCE. S. C Palmetto Nurseries. FI.USHING. N. Y. G. P. .AVilliams, 2 .lamaica Ave. FOND DU L.AC. WIS. The Haentze Co. FORT COLLINS. Colo. Espelin & Warren. FORT DODGE. LA. .Atwcll Florist. FORT M.ADISON. LA. J. M. Auce, 8th and Broadway. FT. MORGAN. COLO. Morgan Floral Co. FORT SMITH, .ARK. The Plaza. FORT WAYNE, IND. Flick Floral Co. The Vcce.vs. FORT WORTH. TEX. Baker Bros. Co., Inc. Drumm Seed & Floral Co. J. E. McAdam FRAMINGH.AM, MASS. S. J. Goddard FREEPORT, ILL. John Bauscher, 104 Chicago St. G.ALESBURG, ILL. I. L. Pillsbury. GOSHEN, IND. Colonial Flower Shop. GRAND R.APIDS. MICH. Eli Cross, 60 Monroe Ave. Freyling & Mendels. Haitnctt llowev Sluip Henr.v Smith. Monroe & Division Sts. GREAT F.ALLS. Mont. Electric City Conser- vatories. GREEN BAY, WIS. Meier-Scliroeder Co. GREENFIELD, MASS. E. .A. Richards. GREENSBORO, N. C. Van Lindle.v Co. GREENSBURG, PA. Joseph Thomas, 200 N. Main St. GUTHRIE. OKLA. Furrow & Co. HACKETTSTOWN, N. J. .Alonzo l>. Herrick, 404 Center St. HAGERSTOWN. MD. H. A. Bester & Sons. HAMILTON, ONT. John Connon Co. H.ABRISBURG, PA. Keeney Flower Shop. F. E. Ridenour, 1221 N. Third St. Charles Schmidt, 313 Market St. HARTFORD, CONN. Alfred J. Brodrlb, 639 Main St. John F. Coombs, 741 Main St. 364 Asylum St. Geo. G. McClunie, 105 Main St. Spear & McManus. Andrew W. AVcIch, 180 Asylum St. HAVANA, CUBA. Carballo & Martin, Carlos 111-26-28. HELENA, ARK. Ball Floral Co. HELENA. MONT. State Nsry. & S'd Co. HIGHLAND P.ARK, ILL. Highland Park G's HIGH I'OINT, N. C. Frank II. Ford. HILLSDALE, MICH. Otto A. Stoll. HOBOKEN, N. J J. Grulich & Sons IIORNELL, N. Y. AVettlin Floral Co. IlOl LTON. ME. H. L. Chadwlok. HOI STON. TEX.AS. Boyle & Pendervis Paul M. Carroll R. C. Kerr. Ill DSON. N. Y. .Mien fJreenbou^^es Forest Flower Shop III TCHINSON, K.AN. Smith's Flower Shop INDEPENDENCE, KAN. Wm. Hasselmann, 10th and Rall'd Sts INDI.AN.APOLIS, If Bertermann Bros.f .A. Wiegand's Son" IONIA, MICH. Byron L. Smith, 323 Lafayette ITH.ACA, N. Y. Bool Floral Co. J.ACKSON. SUCH J. B. Blessing, 2.50 E. Main 6H J.ACKSONVILLE, ' FLOBID.V. Mills The Florist, J-ANESVILLE, WI Janesville Floral JERSEY CITY, N. H. G. Weidenian 222 Monticello , JOHNSTOWN, PA T. Malbranc, 405 Main St. JOLIET, ILL. I Labo Florist KALAMAZOO, Ml \'on Bochove & KANKAKEE, ILL George Faber, 162 S. Wash. !■ KANSAS CITY, f» L. C Fields, I 10th & Splitlog W. J. Barne'*, 38th & Euclid A Samnel Rlnrrayi 1017 Grand A' AVm. L. Rock er Co. .Arthur Newell, 933 Grand Ave» KENOSHA, WIS. L. Turner & Sun KINGSTON. N. -^ Valentin Borgevlld KNOXVILLE, TE* Charles L. Baum Charles W. Croai. KOKOMO, IND. Coles Flower 8' LACROSSE, WIS. f LaCrosse Floral J. A. Salzer Seed LAFAYETTE. INP F. Domer & Son L.AGR.ANGE, ILL. LaGrange Flora' Seed Co. LAKE FOREST. 1 Calvert Floral ( u LANCASTER. PA. The B. F. Barr C' LANCASTER, AVIS! 4 Stratton's Greenh LANSING, MICH. John A. Bissingei 624 N. Capitol i Harry E. Saier, 109 E. Ottawa .Alpha Floral Co. L.AWRENCE, MA9f AV. C Campbell, 17 Lawrence S LE.AVENWORTH KANS. Snnnyside FloriA, LEB.ANON, P.A. .1. F. A'avrous & 8 LEB.ANON, TENN. .Anderson Floral LEXINGTON, KY. llouiiker The Flo; John A. Keller C'' LEXINGTON, V A. McCmm's. LOIA. OHIO. Eggert N. Zetlitt. 2117 W. Market I LINCOLN. NEB. Cbapin Brothers Eicbe Floral Co. Frev & Irey LITTLE F-VLLS, N- J. O. Graham, 520 tiarden St LITTLE BOCK, AH Tipton * Hurst. LOCKPORT, N. Y. Thos. Mansfield, E Best Service Guaranteed by all Members of the Florists' Tei I h Flower s^^ te United States and Canada are at your ISDON. ONX. ick's Flower SIiop, \, Gamma^e & Sons, t'est Floral Co. SG BEAIH. CAL. lOwe's Floner Shop !SG BRANCH, X. J. \r. G. Eisele, 327 Cellar Ave. R.4IX, OHIO. . C. Hecoek Floral (o. 5 ANCiELE.*. ■, MASS. iblis Brothers. Miller & Sons. iEESfOIiT. P.A. M. .Jolin?-on, 531 Loeust St. CON, G\. Ijle Hour Nlir^erip«. biSON, WIS. entsrhler Floral Co. LDEN, M.ASS. Walsli & Son. LONE, N. Y. Iss E. G. Kennie, 51 E. Main St. SKATO, MINN, "indiniller Co. VSFIEI-D. OHIO, ansfleld Floral Co. RINETTE, WIS. ?orse Vatter, 937 State St. BSHAI^LTOWN, la. imes r*. Denmead, 109 E. Main St. en-I.eidi?er Co. nies M. Fox & Son m)>el Brothers. ER.YE PT., WIS. le Greenhouse, W". Fountain St. NF.APOEIS, Minn. S. Donaldson Co. ey The Florist. ^nson's Inc. OT. N. «. Iker's Greenhouse. CHELl, s. n. ,vison to. (i'h's. ;rLE, .ALA. e Minse Floral Co. LESSEN, P.A. Tin's Flower Shop :Tf E-MR, N. T. M". ^lassmann. 41ii Bloomfield .Av. TGOMERY. .AI,.A. seniont Gardens- TICEEI.O. I.\. E. Van Meter. TREAE. Ql E. minion Floral Co. Kenna, Etd. CLEMENTS, Mieh g. Von Boeselager. VERNON, X. T. 'thur Dummett, MISKEGON, -MICH. E. Wassermann. W. Western -Vve. MISKOGEE, OKLA. Muskoiiee Cama'n Co N.ASHIA, N. H. Geo. E. Buxton NASHVILLE, TENN. Joy Floral Co. NEV.VUA, MO. Kaupp's Greenhouses. NEW .VLB.YNY, IND. J. G. liettmann & Son NEWARK, OHIO Charles A. Duerr, NEW.ARK, N. J. Begerow's. Jos. F. MeDonough. Phillips Bros. NEW BEDFORD, Mass Peter Murray. NEWBFRGH, N. Y. Yuess Gardens Co. NEW C.ASTLE. PA. Butz Bros. NEW H.AVEN, CONN. J. N. Champion & Co, S. H. Moore Co. NEW LONDON, CONN Fisher The Florist. Renter's. NEW ORLE.ANS, L.A. •Avenue Floral Co. Charles Eble, 121 Baronne St. Metairie Rid§:e Nur- sery Co. NEWPORT NEWS, Va. Henry C. Van Sant. 3113 Wash'Kt'n .Vve. NEWPORT. R. I. Thomas J. Gibson. NEW ROCHELLE, N. Y. Chapman's, 270 Main St. Bassi Freres, 202 Main St. NEWTON. MASS. Newton Rose Conserv- atories. NEW YORK. N. T. Boulevard Floral Co. Charles H. Brown, 2366 Broadway. Alfred T. Bunyard. Frank E. Campbell, 413 Madison Ave. Charles .A. Dards, 44th & Mad's'n Ave. Drakos & Co. Fred R. Beaton, Hotel Biltmore. E. J. Hession, 984 Madison -Ave. J. P. Klausner, 275 Columbus .Ave. J. G. Leikens, Inc. Madison Ave, at 55th St. Malandre Brothers. Myer Jhe Florist. Siebrec'ht Bros., Inc. Ma.x Schling. J. H. Small & Sons. Geo. E. M. Stumpp, 761 5th .Avenue. .Alex. Warendorflf, 1193 Broadway. Youn^ & Nugent. .Astoria Florist. NI.AG.ARA F.ALLS, N. Y. Harris & Lever. NORFOLK. V.A. Blick's, Inc. George, Inc. Grand.T The Florist. Wni. J. Newton. NORTH EAST, P.A. F. E. SelkregK, 49 S. Pearl St. NORTHAMPTON, MASS. Butler ft UUman. NORW.ALK, OHIO. Charles E. Barton, 12 Whiftlesly .Ave. NORWICH, CONN. Geduldig's Greenh'se. NYACK-ON-HCDSON, N. Y. Robert Chester Pye. O.AKL.AND, CAL. J. Seulberger & Co. O.VKLAND, MD. H. Weber & Sons, OBERLIN, OHIO. Harry -A. Cook, 63 S. Main St. OGDENSBCRG. N. T. 'John Lawrence, 53 Ford St. OKLAHOM.A CITY, OKL.A. Furrow & Co, The Stiles Co. OKMULGEE, OKL.A. Mrs. Wm. S. Bell. 721 N. Grand Ave. OJIAHA, NEB. John H. Bath, 1804 Farnum St. Lewis Henderson, 1519 Farnum St. Hess & Swoboda, Louis M. Rogers, 319 South 16th St. OSHKOSH. WIS. The Miles Co. OSWEGO, N. Y. Floral -Art Studio. W. H. Workman, 61 W. Bridge St. OWOSSO, MICH. Owosso Floral Co. PADUC.AH, KY. Schmans Bros. PALM BE.ACH, FLA. Foster & Foster. P.AKIS. ILL. John A. Helfrieh. P.ABKERSBURG, W. A'A. J. W. Dudley & Sons. P.AS.ADENA, CAI,. H. A. Siebrecht. Jr., 13 E. Colorado -Are. P.ASS.AIC, N. J, Edward Sceery, Main & Bloomfleld .Aves. P.ATEKSON, N. J. Edward Sceery, 85 Broadway. Wm. Thurston, 88 Van Honten Ave. PEORI.V, ILL. Charles Loveridge, 127 S. JefTerson St. PETER.SBFRG, V.A. Mrs. Robt. B. Stiles. PHIL.ADELPHLA, PA, Charles Henry Fox, 221 S. Broad St. Fox Flower Shop, 1307 N. Broad St. John C. Gracey, 2034 Columbia .Ave. E. W. Gaehring. 30.54 Frankford .Ave. Charles H. Grakelow, 2433 N. Broad St, J. J. Habemiehl's Sons. J. WollT-Moore 1639 N. Broad St. Pennock Brothers. PHOENIX. ARIZ. Donofrio Floral Dept. PIQF.A, OHIO. Gerlach The Florist. PITTSTON. PA. William St. Florist. PITTSBCRGH. PA. E. C. Ludwlg Floral Co. Randolph &■ McClem- ents. A. W. Smith Co. Mrs. E. A. Williams. PITTSFIELD, M.ASS. The Flower Shop. PLEAS.ANTVILLE, N. J. Walter R. Thorns, . 11 E. Verona .Ave. POC.ATELLO, ID.AHO. W. .\. Worel & Son. PORT HIBOX, MICn. Mathias I'llenbrnch, ."i3:i Water St. I'OKTLAND, JTE. Philip H. Talbot, 673 Congress St. PORTLAND, ORE. Martin * Forbes Co, Tonseth Floral Co. POTTSVILLE, PA, Gay W. Payne, 21st & Market Sts, POIGHKEEPSIE, X. Y. Salfford Flower Shop PR.AIRIE DV CHLEX, WIS. Dial Garden Green House. PRINCETON. N. J. -John Heeremans, 48 .Spruce St. PROVIDENCE. R. L T. J. Johnston & Co. Johnston Brothers. PROVINCETOWX, MASS. W. C. Newton. PUEBLO, COLO. G. Fleischer. QUINCT, ILL. Gentemenn Brothers. RACIXE. WIS Tlie Flower Shop. RALF.IGH. N. C. J. L. O'Quinn * Co. RE.VDIXG. I'.A. J. C. Bander. J. H. GUes. RED B.AXK, X. J. Ha.ves Brothers. W. W. Kennedy & Sons. RICHMOND, IX-D. Fred H. Lemon & Co RICHMOND, V.A. Hammond Co., Inc. Mann & Brown Mosmiller Florist. Ratcliflfe & Tanner. RO.ANOKE, TA. Fallon. Florist. ROCHESTER, MINN. Parkin & McOuiUan. Rochester Floral Co. Queen Cit.v G'h's. RO( HESTER. N. Y. Geo. T. Boucher. •J. B. Keller-Sons. H. E. Wilson. ROCKFORI). ILL. H. W. Buckbee. ROCK ISLAND, ILL. The Flower Shop. ROCKVILLE CEN- TER, N. Y'. Clarence R. .Ankers KOCKYFORD, COLO. C. -M. Ustick RUGBY, X. D. Rugby Greenhouse Co S.ACR.AMEXTO, CAL. W. J. Meldmm, SAGIN.AW, 5IICH. Chas. Frueh & Sons. Grohman, The Florist Boethke Floral Co. SALIN.\. KANSAS. Leighton Floral Co. S.ALT L.AKE CITY. UT.AH. Bailey & Sons Co. Huddart Floral Co. Miller Floral Co. S.AN AXGELO, TEXAS Xussbaumer Flo. Co. S.AX ANTONIO, TEX. Edward Green, .Vvenue C and 8th Hauser Floral Co, Frank C. Such}-. S.\N DIEGO, CAL. Boyle & Darnaud. S.VNDUSKY', O. Malern Flower Shop Wagner Greenhouses S.AN nt.ANCISCO, Cal. .\rt Floral Co. Mrs. R. E. Darbee lOHIi Hyde St. Julius Eppstein. Hotel St. Francis. B. M. -Toseph, 233 Grant .Avenue. MacRorie and Mc- Laren Pellcano-Bossl Co. S.\NT.\ BAKB.VR.l, CAL. <:ieave8 Flower Shop. SAK.VTOG.V Si'RINtiS, N. Y. .Tohn Ralph's Ch'*, s\\ ANNAIl. Y. N. Y'. Ilati'her. l-'Iori«.t. SCOTTSBLUFE, NEB. The llower Shop. S( K\-\T<»N. PA Baldwin, The FIoriM. I. Stumpp. SP-ARTANSBURG, S.C, ( has. A. Moss. SPOK.ANE, WASH. Ho.vt Bros. Co. Spokane Florist Co. SPRINGFIELD, ILL. Geo. M. Brinkerh<^. .A. C. Brown. Hembreiker Jt Cole. SPRINGFIELD, .M.ASS. Mark Aitken, SPRINGFIELD. MO. Springrteld Seed Co. ST.ATESVILLE, N. C Barringer's Greenh's STEELTON, P.A. Keenev Flower Shop. STERLING, COLO. Sterling Greenhouse and Gardens. STEUBENVILLE, O. Huscroft's Flower Shop. Miss Jane McDoTrell, STl RGIS. Midi. 'John Vogt's G'h's. ST. C\THERINES, ONT. Robert L, Dnnn, 101 Queenston St. ST. JOSEPH'S, MO. Suppl.v Floral Co. ST. LOUIS. Grimm & Gorley. F. A. Meinhardt, 4942 Florissant Ave. .MuUanphy, Florist. Scruggs- Vandervoort & Barney Co. Fred C. Weber, 4326 Olive St, Fred H. Weber, Taylor « Olive Sts. Windler's Flowers, 2300 S. Grand .Ave. ST. P.AUL, MINN. Holm « Olson. ST. THOM.\S. ONT. Ralph Crocker, 41 St. Anne's PI. SI MMIT. N. J. >1. MacDonald. The Rose Shop. SWAMPSCOTT, MASS. H. C. Blaney. S^t.VMOKK. il.L. Wm, Swinback. SYK.VCUSE. N. Y. Robert II. C Bard. 1(13 W. JelTerson St. W. E. l>ay Co. Wermer V. Bultniann, 115 James St. TAMP.V, FLOKID.A. Knull Floral Co. TAKKVTOWX. N. V. Hni. 1. McCoid to. F. VL. Pierson Co. TEltKK ll.\l TJ-., INU. J. G. Heiol \- Son. TOLEDO, OHIO. Jlrs. J. B. Freeman, 'i'Mi Superiiir .St, Heluier llower Shop Metz Jt Uateman. .'Schrumm Bros. Mrs. E. Suder, iSMl Cherry St. TOPEK.A. KANS-AS. James liases, 819 Kaunas Ave. Mrs. Lord's Flower Ruuni. TO RON TO, ONT. DiUemutb The I lorist J. II. Dunlop, 8-10 W. .Vdelaide St Siouuoas ii .Sou. J. II. Iliggins, Ltd. TRENTON, N. J. Frank J, (lark, 119 N. Broad St. Martin C. Ribsam, Cor Broad *V Front TICSON. .VKIZ. John Howe. TULSA, OKL.A. Boston's Flower Store URBAN A. OHIO. ( arey & Koelile. ITIC.A, N. Y. C. F. Baker & Son. Utica Floral ( o. VANCOUVER. B. C. James Brand & Co. Brown Bros. Co., Ltd. A'INCENNES. IND. Paul C Schultz. WACO, TEX.AS. Hans Schroeder. Wolf The Florist. WAKEFIELD, MASS. A. S. Parker, 393 Main St. WALLA W.ALLA. W.ASH. Young £ Le«ter. ■WALLACE, IDAHO. Robert G. Lowe. WALTH.AM, JIASS. )I. F. Ruane. WASHINGTON, D. 0. Gude Bros. Co. Louise Flower Shop. J. H. Small & Sons. WALKEKVILLE. Ont. Walkerville Flower Shop. W.ATERLOO, lOW.A. Kemble Floral Co. W.ATKINS. N. Y. W. H. Grant. W.AUKESHA, WIS. Waukeslia Floral Co. W.AVERLY. M.4SS. Wm. W. Edgar Co. WELLESLEY". MASS. John \. Eraser. J. Tailby & Son. WESTFIELD, N. J. C. L. Doerrer & Son. W. P.ALM B'CH, FL-A. Foster & Foster. WHEELING, W. V.A. Arthur Langhans. WICHIT.A. K-\XS. Charles P. -Mueller. WILKES-B.ARRE, P.A. Ira G. Marvin. WILKINSBUBG, PA, Wm. M. Turner. WILLI-VJISPOBT, PA. Evenden Bros. WIL3I1NGTON, DEL, .A. B. Cartledge, Jr, WILMINGTON, N. C. Will Rehder. WILSON. N. C. Starr The Florist. WINNIPEG, MAN. The King Florist. The Rosery. WORCESTER. MASS. II. F. -A. Lange. Randall's Flower Shop YONKERS, N. Y. Richard T. Broderick 3 Manor House Sq. YOUNGSTOWN. O. Koy-Dimond Co. Harry C. Walt hers, YORK, PA. Chas. E. Smith. Y'PSIL.AXTI. MICH, Davis & Kishler, ZANESVILLE. O. The Imlay Co. iph Delivery Association. NAMES OF FOREIGN MEMBERS— Southampton, England. St. Marys Road iio'ral Depot, .Arthur J. Fowler; Saffron Walden, England, E. Englemann. •314 HORTICULTURE December 21, 1918 IN THE National Capitol kt yonr servlea to dellrer Flower* •r Designs •■> Order by Tal*- rrmph or otherwise. Prompt Sellable Serriee. GEORGE H. COOKE Conneotleat Ave. and L St. WASHINGTON, D .C. • "The Telegraph FlorUt" Member of Floriiti' Telefinpli Dellrery 124 TREMONT ST. IM VOB KANSAS an Trarufer Your Orden to SAMUEL MURRAY 1017 Grand Avenue Member Florlete' Telecraph Delivery DAVID CLARKE'S SONS Deliver orders from any put of the country to New York City Write or Telecraph 2139-2141 Broadway, - New York Telephone 1662-1563 ColotDbne KOHMILLER, Florist 426 Maditon Ave. and 49th St., New York. AUo Vanderbilt Hotel Telephone, Murray Hill 783 Ont-of-town Orders Solicited. Location Central. Personal Attention. Member F. T. D. Asso. ADAM SERENGER FLORIST ""^''IVreet. BANGOR, MB. IVe Coeer all Poinli In Maine Providence, Rhode Island Johnston Brothers LEADING FLORISTS 38 Dorrance Street Member FlorlBts' Telegraph Delivery Of Interest to Retail Florists THE FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY ASSOCIATION. F. T. D. Members: — Never before at any holiday was it so necessary to remind all our F. T. D. members to use their good judgment in sending out F. T. D. orders to be filled in other towns. The scarcity of flowers and bloom- ing plants warrants all our members to eliminate as much as possible small orders amounting to $2.00 or $3.00 as they will be very hard to fill in some sections of the country. Be sure and instruct all your clerks taking orders to be delivered in other towns, to be frank with their custom- ers and state facts. It will save trouble and disappointment all around. Albert Pochelon, Secy. Detroit, Mich. NEW FLOWER STORES. Pittsburgh, Pa.— Peter JIatsukes, 529 Smithfield street. Cincinnati, O. — H. W. Sheppard, suc- cessor to Hill Floral CO. Wheeling, W. Va.— Philadelphia Florists, Liberty Bldg., Market street. Somerville, N. J. — Birchland Gard- ens, 12 W. Main street, Arthur C. Ruzicka, manager. Cincinnati, O— Paradise Floral Shop, 5 West 7th street, M. Hanks and H. O. Roth, proprietors. WILSON BROOKLYN NEW YORK Main Store 3 and 5 Greene Ave. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Asso. Phones, Prospect 6800-6801-6802 DELIVERIES IN NEW YORK, BROOK- LYN and LONG ISLAND A. T. BUNYARD NEW YORK 413 Madieon Ave. at 48th Street I GUARANTEE SATISFACTION ■VIKIVIBK*9 F". T. 13. JK. The GREAT WORLD WAR WON but we must still back np THE GOVERNMENT to our uttermost BTTY AND SELL WAB SAYENO STAMPS Established 1874 S41 Madleon Avenue XBW TOBK JOHN BREITMEYER'S — =SONS— Cor. Broadway and Gratiot Aves. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs . . . High Grade Gut Blooms We cover all Mlohlean poLote and ^••d •eotlons of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Members Florists* Telegraph Dellrery Assoeiation. -UD£ BROS CO GUDE BROS. CO. WASHINGTON, D. C. Member Florlita Telednpb Delirery BLOOMINGDALE'S Cut Flower Establishment C. C. TREPEL, Proprietor Largest Retailer of Cut Flowers and Plants in the World Orders from the Trade for Deliveries anywhere In the City carefully executed. Lexington Ave. and 59th St., New York THE ROSERY 23 STEUBEN ST. FLOWER DEUVERIES FOR AXfANY AND VICINmf Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery S. E. M. STUMPP 761 Fitth Ave. NEW YORK CITY Member Florists' Telegrapli Delivery Asss. YlNG & NUGENT 42 West 28 Street New York Mrmhrr Florlete' Teler»«pl« DeU»«»y NO ORDERS ACCEPTED FOR LESS THAN $fi.00 DANKER Albany, New York The beet of F. T. D. Servlee alwar* December 21, 1918 H 0 R T I C U L T U E E 615- CHICAGO Send Your Order* to WILLIAM J. SMYTH Member FloriiU' Telegraph Delivery Associatioii Michigan Ave. at 31st Street Prompt Auto DeliTer*- Service THOS. F. GALVIN HCIIf VnDlf S61 Fifth Ave. HCffff lUnii VanderblltHotel DUO I UN 799 BoyUton Street lilinrtit ti Uiimrs m< ill Eastira Piiits Orderi Filled Day or Night (or CL.EVEI.AIMD and State of Ohio C«ixtpl«t« Stock. Beffolar disoonnt to Trade. KNOBLE BROS. UM W. 2Sth St., CleTcbuid. O. Member Floriat*' Telecr»ph DeUrerr THE SMITH & FETTERS CO. 735 Euclid Avenue CLEVELAND, OHIO Fkwen of Every Kind ia Seuen CLEVELAND A. GRAHAM & SON 5523 Euclid Ave. Will take Kood care of your orders Meifthirs ej F, T, £>. Astofiatisn, Retail Deliveries to central Hndson River pointe* on Telegrraphic Order. WOOD BROS. FISBKIUL, N. Y. S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y. ANDEBBON aerrice means fresh, sturdy Stock and prompt deliveries In BUFFAIjO, LOCKFORT, NIAGARA FAI^LS and WESTERN NEW YORK. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery HIGH GRADE PLANTS For Retail Stores a Specialty ASK FOR UST THOMAS ROUND, Nahant. Matt. WORCESTER, MASS. Randall's Flower Shop MAMMX I. KAMOAIX, Fr»»i*sls>. Msaiker Ftorleta' Tel—iaiih DeBreTy NEWS NOTES. New York— R. W. MacNiff has been granted a discharge from bankruptcy by Judge Hand. Boston — C. A. Tiernan, Revere man- ager of J. B. Tiernan & Sons, Broad- way florists, has been discharged from military duty and has resumed the management of the business. Cincinnati. — To the list of names of florists' boys from this city and vi- cinity who are in the service should be added Ray Ecli, Walter Eck and Ed. Jackson. Philadelphia. — Dennis Connor and family have moved into apartments at 5512 Walnut street. His old friends of the Lord & Burnham Co. can find him at that address by mail or tele- phone. The company has no office here at present. St. Louis. — We regret to announce the death of the wife and infant son of Alex Suris of the Missouri Botani- cal Garden. Mrs. Mina Berning mother of H. G. Berning and wife of John Berning, is dead aged 86 years. The funeral took place Dec. 17th, at St. Marcus Cemetery. PHILADELPHIA CHAS. H. GRAKELOW EIII Everything in Flowers Broad Street at Cumberland Quality and Reliability WARBURTON FALL RIVER, MASS. DeUverlee »t Flowers aad Flaaf la FALL RIVER and coBtlsaAas territory. H. F. A. LANGE WORCESTER, MASS. Deliveries to all points in Mew Englaad. US,000 Square Feet ef Olaas. Member Florlita' Telegraph Dellrary Assoelatioii. EAST ORANGE, N. J. SMITH, The Floriat We deliver by automobile In Bait, Weat and Sontb Orange, alio Glen Ridge, Mont- clalr, Bloomfield, Newark and New Terk. ST. LOUIS, MO. FRED C. WEBER 4326.28 Olive St. Himtiir Fltrittt TtUgrapk Diliviry AittciatUn- aOTICB INITIALS. Wt kavi cm iter) imly THE I. M. OASSER COMPANY, Euclid Avenue The Far- Famed Flowers of TORONTO DeUvered on maU or telecraph order f«r- any oeeaaion, in any part at the Demlalaa, JOHN H. DUNLOP »-!« West Adelaide 8t. - TORONTO, OUT. HESS & SWOBODA FLORISTS Telephones ISOl and L 1S82 1415 Farnum St. OIVIAHA, IMEB. Efficient Delivery Service ALL BOSTON STJBCRBS JOHN McKENZIE 19S7 Mass. Ave., CAMBRIDGE, MASS. ''THE HOME OF FLOWERS" The iafe«Bt oat flower store In AmarleA. Orders for the TWIN CITEBS &md for all Northwestern points c1t<*b prompt >^ tent ion. HOLM & OLSON, incorporated ST. PAUL, MINN. ^■" Park Floral Co. B. E. GILLI8, President. E. P. NEIMAN, Secretary. Member Florists' Telearmph Delivery DENVER, COLORADO 616 HORTICULTURE December 21, 1918 For CHRISTMAS We will have in quantity a large supply of GOOD BEAUTIES Let us Supply you ' THE LEO NIESSEN GO. 1201 Race Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. TRY Horticulture's Advertisers FIRST Before Looking Elsewhere Tell Them You Did So And They'll Reciprocate EDWARD REID WHOLESALE FLORIST 1619 - 21 Rurteid St., PhiUdelpbia, Pa. CliMCE BEAUTIES, ORCHIDS, VALLEY, ROSES and all Stasonabie Varieties of Cut Flowers iARIiSlMEEilAN Wholesale Cut Flowers Plants, Greens, etc. 5 So. Mole St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. GEORGE B. HART WHOLESALE FLORIST 24 Stone St., Rochester, N. Y. E. G.HILL CO. Wholesale Florists RI^I-IIWI^N^, IND. riMM B«tl*a H»Ht«alt«n when wrltla*. MHCHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, inc. WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS OoaslVBineai. S«Uelted Hardy Fancy Fern Oar Specialty 264 RANDOLPH ST., DETROIT, MICH. The Haute for Quality and Service ZECH & MANN J®-We are Wholesale Florists Doing a Strictly Wholesale Business 30 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO «< / \ ^ CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. 4 \ / ^ IF You Want Anything from Boston Get From Henry M. Robinson & Co. For Safety Place Your OrderM With Us IHEIMF9Y IVI. ROBINSON & 2 Winthrop Square and 32 Otis Straat, BOSTON, MASS It WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS - ^'^^'''"^"-/o'V^XiiRs only BOSTON Dec, 1 9 ST. LOUIS Dec 1 6 PHILA. Dec. i6 Roses Am Beauty, Special *' " Fancy and Extra.. , 35oo '* " No. I and culls ! 1500 Russell lb. 00 Hadley 16.00 Mock, Key t6.oo Arenberg, Hoosier Beauty 16.00 Ward, Hillingdon 16.00 Killarney, K,ey, Taft 16.00 Ophelia, Sunburst 16.00 CuUatioiu 10.00 CAttleyaa 50.00 Lilies, LoDsiflorum t6.oo ' lies. Speciosum ' 8-oo Lily of the Valley Snapdrsffon Violets Stevia Calendula •• Chryf anthemvnu Oardanias • Aciiantaiii Smilax Asparasus Phiinosiu, & Spram. (100 Bchs.) • loo.co to 150.00 to 75.00 to 30.00 to 50.00 to 50.00 10 50.00 40.00 40.0c 50.00 to 40.00 to 25. 00 to lOD.OO to 25. CO to ao.oo to 10.00 to s.oo a. 00 3.00 flj.oo 1. 00 to to 33 CO to 3.00 3.00 4.00 3500 75.00 i«5 s5,oo 50.00 65.00 to 30.00 to I a. 00 to aa.oc to 5 00 to 5.00 to 5.00 to 6.00 to 6.00 to la.oo to 12.00 to IOC. 00 to to 4.00 x.co 85.00 50. CO 2C.OO 50.00 25.0c 2->.00 10. CO 10,00 15.00 25.00 17.50 150.00 23.00 8.00 8.00 2.00 50.00 30.0* ao.oo 1500 8.03 10,00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 50.40 to. 35 60.00 40,00 35.00 30,00 35.00 13.00 20.00 I s.oo XS'OO 30.00 10.00 75.00 S5.00 to . to J. A. BUDLONG 184 North Wabash AvenHe, CmCAQO Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers ROSES, CARNATIONS AND ALL OTHER SEASONABLE STOCK Shipping orders have moat careful attention always William F. Kasting Co. 5e6-570 WASHINGTON STREET >rl8-ts BUFFALO, N. Y. December 21, 1918 HORTICULTURE 617 Flowers, Evergreens, Supplies Impossible to Get Goods Sufficient for the Holiday Demand. But we can and we do wish a MERRY CHRISTMAS To All and Hope That Prosperity May Now Come to the Trade after a Year of Unprecedented Difficulties. Always at Your Service. HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO., BOSTON, MASS. 2 Winthrop Square 32 Otis Street Flower Market Reports WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS TRADE PRICES — Par 100 TO DEALERS ONLY Empty market benches BOSTON and very scant stocks in the wholesalers' iee boxes emphasize the situation of flower famine that has been prevail- ing of late and the prices have soared until now they take on a character of unreasonableness and the buying of flowers by the public shows al- ready signs of serious reduction. It is unfortunate that the laudable cam- paign launched to Say it with Flowers for Christmas should have struck such an unprecedented condition. Plants are all spoken for, long ago, and at values far beyond those in force in any previous season. We shall watch with intense interest the outcome of the next few days. We have an uncomfortable feeling that the market may strike a snag. No previous reports of CHICAGO the Chicago market have ever been written that approach those of the present time in the great disparity between supply and demand, and the conse- quent high prices now prevailing. It seems almost unbelievable, when one recalls the prices of carnations in other years, to see fifteen, eighteen and twenty dollars per hundred, on the bills in the boxes of carnations going out ten days before Christmas. In spite of high prices, orders con- tinue to come in, showing that the de- mand is Imperative enough to stand the doubling and trebling of former high prices, which leads to the con- clusion that all other cities in the central district are having the same difficulty in securing stock. It is not alone that the demand is so unprece- dented, nor that the supply is so ex- tremely limited, but that these two conditions occur at the same time. Roses are nearly in the same position and for several days a heavy fog has hung over the city and its growing district outside, making it most im- Am, 6««uty, Special " " Fancy and Extra *' " No. I and culls RusscU HaOler Euler, Mock ArcDberz, Hoosier Beauty Wald, HiUingdon fCillamey, Key, Tah Ophelia. Sunburst CwnatioM Catderu Lili**, Loagtflonun Lili— , Sp«cio.oo 35.00 to 7J.OO 50.00 15. CO ao.oc 15.00 15. CO so .00 8.00 15.00 15.00 8.0c 75.00 30.00 8.00 10,00 IC.OO a. 00 5.00 40.CO •5.00 a. 00 so.oo 50.00 60.00 4C.0O 10.00 IS.OO 10.00 10 00 13. 00 13.00 IS.OO 75.00 to 73.0c to 50.00 to 30.00 to 50.0c to to 30.00 to to ao.oo to 95.00 to 30.00 to 15.00 to lao.oc tc 95.00 to to ' 4.C0 to 8.00 3" to 6.00 to 50.00 to 9.0* to so.o* to f5,oo probable that there will be any de- cided change for the better. Of mis- cellaneous stock there is little, leaving the buyers mainly dependent upon roses and carnations. Of green, for- tunately there is a fairly good supply, good asparagus coming from the south. A few banquets and dinners are creating demand for flowers, but by far the bulk of the trade is for funerals. Everything that comes CINCINNATI in, cleans up quickly. Prices are about as high, if not higher, than they have ever been in the market except right at holiday time. The supply is far from suflicient for immediate wants. Roses and carnations clean up as fast as they get into the wholesale houses. Lilies and callas are coming in regu- larly but the daily supply of them Is somewhat limited. The chrysanthe- mum cut is at an end for the year. Stevia cleans up readily. Snapdrag- on sells on sight. Sweet peas clean up well. The market is very CLEVELAND short of stock and high prices are pre- vailing. The limited supply, however. if sold to the highest bidders would bring much more money, but whole- salers are doing their best to be fair to their patrons and at the same time not unmindful to the interests of their growers. Christmas prices will be the highest in the history of the trade. The supply of carnations is fully 50 per cent below normal and roses are far beneath ordinary requirements. Advance orders for the former are being booked at 12c. and roses are listed at from 12 to 50c. Violets are reported scarce and $3.00 per 100 are being asked for the best doubles and $2.00 for locally grown singles. Or- chids will be available only In limited quantities, except oypripediums, which are plentiful. No lily of the valley is being offered. A small quan- tity of freesias and paper white nar- cissus will make it for Christmas. Excellent stevia may be had in abund- ance. Some choice buddlela meets with a ready sale. Poinsettias are below normal both in quality and quantity. A few lilies and callas are coming In. Plants are in moderate supply but for the most part, growers are booked up for Christmas. Accessories are being employed to a great extent in (Continued on page 619) ■618 HOETICULTURE December 21, 1918 H. E. FROMENT Wholesale Commisnon Florist Choice Cut Flowers :l«»w Addra«, 14S WMt Mtb St., NKW TOBK Talephoiic*: 2200, 2201, UttdUon Baa***- — WWL P. FORD — Wholesale Florist 107 W.28tli Street, NEW YORK Telephone 5335, Farrarot. Call and Inipect the Best BatablUment In th« Wholesale Flower District. JOHN YOUNG & CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS » WEST 28lk STREET NEW TORI CITY C»nti^m0mU Solicitad Ph*M Vknmrmt 4SM WALTER F. SHERIDAN Wholeaale Coaunisslon Dealer In CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 13S West 28th Street, New York Telephonv-^aMt-SSU Hsdlson Square RIEDEL S MEYER, Inc. Wholesale Commission READY FOR BUSINESS 49 WEST 28tli ST. NEW YORK. QEO. C. SIEBRECHT WHOLESALE FLORIST low 'NA^KS-r »a«K s-r CONSIQNMENTS SOLICITED fWWl(*MJFlRRAGOT RBW TORK THE KERVAN CO rreeh Oat D«Mra«tTe »Ttir»r»»«a. Hlshest Standard of Qnallty. Larreat Stoek In Amarlea. Writ* for Illaatratad CaUlos of Greens and FlorisU' SoppUaa 119 W. 28tl> St, . - NEW YORK WILLIAM H. KUEBLER Brooklyn's Foramost and Best WHOLESALE COMMISSION HOUSE A First CUm Market Jar si CUT FLOWERS m Willoojhby Stoo Broakiyi, W. f , M. CTFORD" 121 West 2Sth St., NEW YOIIK riiE MS. m\ vmm A FnU Uaa of AIX CUT FLOWKBS. Telephone H70 Farrant. ' WHOLtSALE ^ 'S.^ >t'aT2S'.'jT.,VinroRx.. "^Cor'isid nme.ttri 3ci/,c/rtrc/ WHOLESALE CONMISSION FLORIST "i5;ST^^I^ A faU Una ef Ohata* Oat VUi I am nurHonJii^jiAiuflUT 131 West 28th St.. NEW YORK CITY Business Here Is Alw^ays Good I NEED MORE FLOWERS. Send your stock here and f«t • Top Market Prices HERIVIAN \A/E:ISS, ^^° ^V^^o?.."'"** AGENT FOR OAJUXXO'S CATTL,EYA8 HENRY M. ROBINSON CO. OF NEW YORK SB-S7 ^A/••« »•« e, 1»— WM Hadlsaa Sqaare TeUphe MAURIOB L. OLASa. Treaaa COBSISB ate SaMiUll NEW TORK QUOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only ROSES AND CARNATIONS Amaricaa Beauty, Special " " Fancy and Extra. ** ** No, 1 and culU. • RuMeU. Hadlor Eoler, Mock, Key Arenbera. Hoosier Baanty Ward. Hillinadoa KiUamar.Taft Ophelia. Sunburat im Pirt (I WMk ii«i| Del. 14 lltl 53.00 35.00 xo.oo 8.00 8.00 8.00 6.00 «.oo 6.0* 10.00 4.00 75*<» jO.OO 33.00 25.00 40.00 19.00 so .00 iS< abandant means and best retama are aaaarad far stack eonslmed to as. Addraaa Taaa BlilpaaaBH ta UNITED CUT FLOWER CO. Inc 1 1 1 W. 28th St.. NEW YORK D. J. Pappaa, Praa. RCED 5.oo to to 10O.0( to to. CO 10.00 8.00 10.00 5.00 to to 10 . to 4.00 50.00 fj.oo I. CO 16.0c 30.00 CHICAGO. Miss Beatrice Asmus, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Asmus, is now in the office of Schiller the Florist, on West Madison street. The present high prices of cut flowers are putting the growers in better position to pay their coal bills. The after effect on the trade may not be desirable but it is something to have the present taken care of. The plant trade has needed no ex- tra stimulus in Chicago for several years and especially at the Christmas season, when the plant growers have generally sold out well in advance. But this year several things have com- bined to make the returns of the plant grower more gratifying than ever. First, the space devoted to growing plants was not cut down as was that of cut flowers, and second, the plants were in bloom before the heavy fog of the two weeks preceding Christmas, which decreased the cut of flowers so greatly. The growers of plants have had no special difficulties to encounter this season except that of obtaining the imported stock, and without any effort on their part the demand for plants has greatly increased, probably more than doubled. The lack of aza- leas has been so impressed upon the trade that no great disappointment was felt and the magnificent cyclamen are gradually taking their places as show plants, as well as in hampers. There are a few azaleas which were carried over, and some of them are fine, but the stock as a whole is very limited and cyclamen are practically taking the lead as a Christmas plant. The stock of begonias is large and though more difficult to handle shows up well and sells readily. Poinsettias as ever are favorites and many more would have sold had the growers haa them. Among the novelties offered by the retailers is a little decorated table tree of small branches of natu- ral fir closely wired together and placed in a flower pot. It originated at Schiller's West Side store. Gardner, Mass.— The large green- house bought a few months ago by Mrs. Addle E. Colburn on Lower Park street, has been closed owing to ina- bility to secure coal. Mrs. Colburn purchased the property from Carl Erickson and operated it in conjunc- tion with her greenhouses on Gra- ham street. Owing to government re- strictions, it was necessary to curtail the growing of flowers and raise veg- etables instead. With a shortage ot help on account of the war, it was im- possible to go into the vegetable-grow- ing proposition very extensively and the two houses which remain idle represent a loss of income for the owner. H. BAYERSDORFER & CO. Manufacturers and Importeri 1129 Arch St., PHIUDELPHIA. PA. THE LEADING BXOKISTS' SCPPIT HOrSE OF AMERICA qrAUTT QVASTTtT CHARLES MILLANG WhottiuU FlortMt M-o gardeners, and say from two to three acres of ground. GREENHOUSES BUILDING OR CON- TEMPLATED. Henderson, Ky. — W. O. Connell, one house. Cedar Falls, la.- camation house. -W. R. Relsinger, Clinton, Mass. — Irving W. Dix, su- perintendent of the E. W. Breed nur- series at Four Ponds, sailed from New York on the Euripides, Tuesday, Dec. 7, for overseas' work under the auspices of the Y. M. C. A. Mr. Dix enlisted last August in this work but was not called until the middle of November. Since then he has been in New York training and waiting for sailing orders. CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY Advertisements in this Department, Ten Cents a Line, Net BCISS C. KBUR & SONS, HILLEGOM, Holland. Bulbs of all descriptloDB. Write for prices. NEW YORK BRANCH, 8-10 Bridge St. CABNATION STAPLES Split carnations quickly, easily and cheaply mended. PiUsbury's Carnation Staple. 1000 for 3Bc. ; 30OO for $1.00 post- paid. I. L. PILLSBURY, Galesburg, 111. DAISIES Daisies, Bellis. Monstroaa, pink or white, also Longfellow and Snowball, fine strong plants, 12.50 per 1000. $6.75 per 3000. cash. BRILL CELERY GARDENS, Kalamazoo, Mich. DAHLIAS Peony Dahlia Mrs. Frederick GrinnelL $10.00 per clump. Cash with order. JOHN P. ROONEY, New Bedford, 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. GLASS. 0 by 8. 8 by 10, 10 by 12 or 10 by 14 at $4.50 per box of 50 square feet. C. N. ROB- INSON & BRO., Dept. 29, Baltimore, Md. Greenhouse glass, lowest prices. JOHN- STON GLASS CO., Hartford City, Ind. GOLD FISH Gold flsb, aquarium plants, snails, cas- tles, globes, aquarium, flsh goods, nets, etc., wholesale. FRANKLIN BARRETT, Breeder, 4815 D St., Olney, Philadelphia, Pa. Large breeding pairs for sale. Send for price list. GBEENHOCSE SASH Standard Hot Bed Sash, Cypress, made with cross-bar, blind tenons, white leaded in joints, $1.50 each. Orders tor 25 or more, $1.45 each. Glass 0 by 8, 8 by 10, 10 by 12 or 10 by 14 at $4.50 per box of 50 square feet. Write for circular. C. N. ROBINSON & BRO., Dept. 29, Baltimore, Md. ORCHIDS HASSALL & CO., Orchid Growers and Raisers, Southgate, London, England. Catt- leyas and Laelio-Cettleyas our specialty. One trial order solicited. PEONIES Peonies. The world's greatest collection, 1200 sorts. Send for list. C. BBTSCHER, Canal Dover, O. SPHAGNUM HOSS Live Sphagnum moss, orchid peat and orchid baskets always on hand. LAGER & HURRBLL, Summit, N. J. SWEET PEAS Just Arrived, crop 1918 winter flowering SWEET PEAS, New Zealand grown, the hu'ge flowering waved or Spencer type. We have been very fortunate to secure the en- tire crop of one of the best growers in New Zealand. New Zealand grown seed has al- ways produced the earliest and best blooms, and seed started in August will produce flowers from Thanksgiving until March ; requiring a low temperature, these make an ideal crop for the Florist this year. Scar- li't, always a good seller. Finest Mixture, all the best colors. Pink and White, Blanche Ferry type. Yarrawa (true), bright rose pink with light wings. Writ* for further particulars. JULIUS ROEHRS CO., Rutherford, N. J. VINES Flowering and Foliage Vines, choice collection. Large Specimen, Pot and Tub grown for immediate effect; also Climbing Roses. J. H. TROY, Mount Hlssarlik Nur- sery, New Rochelle, N. Y. WIRE WORK WILLIAM E. HEILSCHER'S WIRE WORKS, 284 Randolph SL, Detroit, Mich. HELP WANTED WANTED A married man for greenhouse work on a private place. Must be a good plantsman. Wages with house; give references. Address J. M., care of HORTICULTURE. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Young, energetic. University graduate, who can consult with clients advising as to treatment of properties and be able to secure business. Mu^t be a good drafts- man, have a knowledge of the nursery business and plant life. Also a man of good character and personal appearance. References required. HOLM & OLSON, Inc.. Landscape Architects ST. PAUL, MINN. WANTED — Experienced plant grower to work under foreman; place near Boston; 15 men employed. State age and experi- ence to THOMAS ROLAND, Nahant, Mass. FOR SALE BOILER FOR SALE. Roberts Iron Works, 35 h.p. horizontal boiler, good con- dition. 85 lbs. steam. Bargain if taken immediately. Cash only. Also 20 h.p. up- right Sturtevaut engine. Telephone Bel- mont 403-W. Can be seen at 75 Main St., Cambridge, Mass. Horticultural Books For Sal* by HORTICULTURE PUBLISHLNO CO. Chrysanthemma HaanaL Elmer D Smith 9»M Tk* CliT7santliecnam. Herrlnc- ton J» Csmmerolal CaruUaa Onltara. Dick LM Commerelal B*s« Caltar*. Holme* LM Violet Ooltnn. Galloway LM OracnlionM OoDstrBotloa. Taft.. l.M Sweet Peaa ny to Data. Kerr. . . LM Plaat PropacatloB, Oreenlionee and Nareery Fraotloe. Kalns.. LM Plaat PraaiDK. Kalns LM Book of Oardea Plana. Hamblln. t.M Laadsoap* Deel(a. Hubbard.... (.W The Art of Oatdoor Rose Grow- ing. Thomas »M The Homo Veretablo Oardea. Kmhm l.M Vexetable Oardealas. B. L. WatU 1.7» FarsoBs on The Rose LM Principles of Florleultaro. B. A. White LW Foondatlono of Amerlean Orap* Oaltare. Unnson t4* Plant Materials of DecoratlT* Oardeninc Treleuse l.M Arletoorati of the Garden. Wll- soa f.M Bailor's Oyelopedla of Hortlenl- tnre, 8 Tolnme* M.M December 21, 1918 HORTICUI. TUFiE 623 Sare your planti and tre«a. Jait tbe thing for greenhouse and outdoor use. Destroys Mealy Bug, Brown and White Scale, Thrlps, Red Spider, Black and Green Fly, Mites, Ants, etc., without Injury to plants and without odor. Used according to direction, our stand- ard 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 Pets. Excellent as a wash for dogs and other animals. Relieves mange. Dilute with water 30 to 50 parts. % Pint, SOc; Pint, 50o. ; Qnart. 90c.- V& Gallon, $1.60; Gallon, $2.50; 6 Gal- lon Can, J10.90; 10 Gallon Can. $20.00. Directions on packas:«. LEMON OIL COMPANY Dipt S. 421 W. Uilflitei St, lilthiiri. W. Tbe Recognized Standard Insecticide. A spray remedy for green, black, white fly, thrips and soft scale. Quart, $1.00; G*IIon, $2.80. FUNCINE For mildew, rust and other blights affect- ing flowers, fruits and vegetables. Qnart, $1.00; Gallon, $2.S0. VERMINE For eel worms, angle worms and other worms working In the soil. Qnart, $1.00; Gallon, $S.OO 80I.D BY DEALERS. Aphine Manufacturing Co. MADISON. N. J. CONCENTRATED PULVERIIED MANURE Fnlverlsed or Shredded Cattle Manure Pnlverlaed SHieep Manure The Florins' standard of unifonn higb qualilY for over ten years. Specify : mZAtCD BRAJSID in yoTlT Saoply pause orocx, or write as dircctfor pncrs and freight rates. THE PULVBtlZED MANURE CO. M VntM S*Hk VmA, CUaiw* When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE CYPRESS GREENHOUSE STOCK PECKY CYPRESS STOCK HOT BED SASH Aak for Circular D and Price* THE A. T. STEARNS LUMBER COMPANY NEPONSET, BOSTON FOB GREENHOUSES 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 Tork 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. Johnson, Stewart and Variek Aves., Brooklyn, N. T. In the Coining Reconstruction Period The Florist will be properous and as a precautionary meas- ure insure your glass against damage by hail. A letter to JOHN G. ESLER, Secretary, Saddle River, N. J., will bring the particulars. GULF CYPRESS Greenhonse Materials Pecky Cypress Bench Lnmber GLASS Gulf Cypress HOTBED SASH .41,1, KINDS .\ND SIZES Unglazed, 8oc. np Glazed, $3.05 np Me^opDhfar)Ma€erial(2 1399-1328 Flushing Ave. Brooklyn, N. Y. Difficult and rejected cases spe- cially solicited. No misleading In- ducements made to secure business. Over 30 years' active practice. Ex- perienced personal. conscientious service. Write for terms. Address SIGGERS & SIGGERS PATENT LAWYERS Boi 9, National Union Bnllrilng Washlnicton, D. C. Little Ads. That Bring Big Returns Little Ads. in our ClaHsifted Bayers' Direc- tory bring bier returns to both advertiser Anything wanted by florists, gardeners, park and cemetery superintendents, etc., can be sold through this medtam. Don't fail to read over these Ads. in each issue and you may find one or more that will prove profitable to yon. FortoinliMBi Bluinc USE IT NOW F. 0. PIEACE CO. 12 w. mrnmu IKWTIM iMastica is elastic and tenacious, admits of xpanslon and contraction. Putty become! '"bard and brittle. Brolicn glass more easily removed without brealting of other glasi as occurs with hard putty. Lasts longer than putty. Easy to apply. )reer's Peerless^ Glazing Points For GreeBbooses Drive eair zad true* becaose both bevels are oa the same ■Ide. Cin't twist aod break the elass in 'Irivioe. Gilvao- Ized and will DOt nut. No rights or lefti The Peerieis Glizlne Point lipatented. Noother« tike^ It Order from youidealei or dkcct from us. UtM, uor. pottpald. f Somidei five. BEITKT A. DREEB.I 7V1 CbestDQt Btraet/S Fhllftdelphla. When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE c-u HORTICULTF.cE December 21, 1918 ■V ^^w CAN SHIP ANY SIZE AT ONCE KROSCHELL BROS. CO., Telephone or Telegraph Order at Our Expense 466 West Erie Street, CHICAGO, I L KING CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, North Tonawanda, N.Y. GREENHOUSES We Claim. IVflaximum Strength/ and Minimum Shadow. Investigate BOSTON OmcE: 113 State Street. NEW TOKK OFFICE: 10 East 43d Street. SCBANTON, PA., 807 Irving Avenne. DREER'S "Riverton Special" Plant Tubs 20 30 ^40 I SO 160 _ _ _ _ 170 The Rlverton Tub Is sold exclusively by us, and is the best ever introduced. The neatest, lightest, and cheapest. Painted green and bound with electric-welded hoops. The four largest sizes are equipped with drop handles. HENRY A. OREER, saeds, piants. Bulbs and suwiies. 714.71B Cli8stnut St., PhJIadelpbJa, Pa. No. Dlam. Ea. Doz. 100 10 20 in. $3.25 $37.50 $287.50 18 in. 2.75 30.00 237.50 2.25 1.90 1.50 .95 .75 16 in. 14 in. 12 in. 10 in. 8 In. 26.00 22.00 15.00 10.50 8.25 195.00 168.75 110.00 77.58 62.50 NIKOTEEN For Spraying APHIS PUNK For Fumigating A«k Your Dealsr fot It RICOTISE MFG. Cft ST. LOUIS Principles and Practice of Pruning By M. O. KAINS Lecturer on ilortlcultare, Colombia rniveralty Few practices In the bandline of plants, especially fruit bearing planta, attract so much Interest as do those of pruning. The methods are so varied, the results so diverse, and the opinions of growers so apparently con- tradictory that this subject is always one of the most interesting, and the surest to hold attention and arouse discussion. Particularly during the last ten or Sfteen years when the principles of plant physiology have been more and more satisfactorily applied to plant production and man- agement has interest settled In pruning. During the latter half of this time also more and more Investi- gations and tests have been conducted by experiment stations and other workers to test out methods and principles in the Interest of science and for the benefit of growers. The accumulation of such new knowledge has become very considerable especially In the last de- cade, but It is necessarily so scattered that very few growers have access to It, hence the demand for a book which shall present the really Important features of these investigations as well as set forth the fundamental principles based upon the law? of plant growth. This volume Is lavishly Illustrated mainly by actual photographs of specimens which show good and bad practices. The author has spared neither time nor ex- pense In gathering his photographs, each one of which tells Its story. After a few pages of Introduction the author discusses Plant Physiology as related to pruning. A chapter takes up the Philosophy of Pruning, Itself a very in- teresting subject. Then follows a classlflcatlon and clear discussion of Buds, very fully illustrated from life. How Wounds Heal Is an exceedingly Interesting chapter, as are also those on Prevention and Repair of Mechanical In- juries, Pruning Nursery Stock, Young Trees, Mature Trees and Odd Methods of Pruning and Training, Re- juvenating Neglected Trees and Practical Tree Surgery. Profusely illustrated. CToth. 400 pages. SV^ x 8 inche*. Net, «Z.80. HOKTICCLTrSE PUBUBHENG CO. 14T Bmmmww St., Beetea, Mae*. Plant Propagation, Greenhouse and Nursery Practice By M. G. KAINS We have had many inquiries from time to time for a reliable and up-to-date book on plant propa- gation, but were always at a loss to find any pub- lication that we could recommend. The subject has been dealt with In fragmentary manner only In books that have come to our notice. So it Is well that this new work has been issued, espec- ially as it is both comprehensive and practical, and it should meet with a ready sale among plantsmen, nurserymen and gardeners. There are nineteen chapters covering in detail topics of ger- mination and longevity of seeds, propagating by buds, layering, cuttings, grafting, etc., fruit tree stocks, scions, etc., and there are eight pages of condensed cultural instructions in tabulated form, covering annuals and pe/ennlals from seed, woody plants, evergreens, vines, bulbs and tubers, greenhouse and house plants, ferns, palms, water plants, orchids and cacti. The illustrations are numerous, comprising 213 figures and halftone plates. There are 322 pages well bound and on heavy paper, teeming with helpful Information. It is a book which no cultivator can afford to do without. It is worth many times its price. Copies can be supplied from the office of HORTICUL- TURE at publisher's price, J1.50. HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 147 Summer St., Boston, Mast. HORTICULTURE Vol. XXVIII DECEMBER 28, 1918 No. 26 Grafted Roses This winter we shall graft on manetti and propagate extensively all of the worth-while Greenhouse Roses for the commercial grower. No doubt you are planning to get in line for the Rig Business of ttext year and will want to replant at least a portion of your Rose section. Send us your requirements and let us graft your roses to order. Chrysanthemums You know we specialize in Chrysanthemum cuttings and plants from 2i,4-inch pots. Only those of proven commercial value are offered. Get better acquainted with some of the newer Singles and Pompons. They are beauties — and money-makers, too. Ask us to write you about them. A. N. PIERSON, Inc. CROMWELL, CONN. Exclusive Florists' Ribbons and Supplies Our line of Ribbons has achieved world wide fame among fl o w e r lovers who appreciate "class." When the up-to-date florists thinks of Ribbons he thinks of us. The same on baskets and other supplies. QIEEN MARY C0RS.4GE SHEEXD Everythine in Cut Flowers, PUints, Greens, Kibbons and Supplies. BUSINESS HOURS: 7 A. M. to 5 P. M. S. S. PENNOCK COMPANY The ^°^f„%t^, of Philadelphia NEW YORK PHILADELPHIA BALTIMORE 117 W. 28th St. 1608-1620 Lndlow St. Franklin ft St. Paul Sti. WASHINGTON, 1216 H St., N. W. FERNS Extra Strong, Heavy Plants, Well Finished, for Immediate Delivery Nephrolepis elegantisslma, elegantisslma Compacta, and Smithii: 214-inch pots $8.00 per 100 Nephrolepis elegantisslma Compacta, Muscosa, and Smithli: 3y2-inch pots $ -35 each Nephrolepis elegantisslma and elegantisslma Compacta: 6-inch $ -75 each 8-inch 1-50 " 10-inch 3.00 " 12-inch 5.00 " Nephrolepis Harrlsil, 8-inch 1-50 Nephrolepis Muscosa and Smithii: 5-inch 75 " 6inch 100 " Nephrolepis Dwarf Boston, 8-inch 1-00 F. R. PIERSON TARRYTOWN, N. Y. GERANIUMS GERANIUMS in a good assortment, incuding Ivy and Scented. 2-in., $2.75 per 100, $25.00 per 1000; 3-in., $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. BEGONIA VERNON, COLEUS, HARDY ENGLISH IVY, and LANTANA, 2-in., $2.50 per 10O, $22.50 per 1000; 3-ln., $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. COLEUS BRILLIANCY, sometimes called Christmas Gem, 2-in., $3.00 per 100, $30.00 per 1000; 3-in., $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. PELARGONIUMS in a good assortment, Including the beau- tiful variety of Wilbur Wright, 3-in., $6.00 per 100. KENTIA BELMOREANA, 6-in., $1.00; 5-in., $0.75. FERNS BOSTON FERN, Sin., 25c.; 4-ln., 15c. each. Specimen Plants in 10 and 12-in., from $5.00 to $10.00. These prices are only good for immediate shipment. All good value for the money. Shipped without pots to save ex- pressage. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co. WHITE MARSH, MARYLAND 626 HOETICULTURE December 28, 1918 KELWAY 8 SON SPECIALIZE IN SEEDS ( personally selected strains ) WHOLESALE ONLY Write for Special Prices, Spot or Forward Only Address, LANGPORT, Eng. Special Gladiola Order AMERICA. CHICAGO, H ALLEY, FRANCES KING, NIAGARA, SCHWABEN. $18.00 30. OO 20.OO 18.00 35. OO 35.00 AMEBIGAN BULB GO. 170 W. Wabash Ave. CHICAGO, ILl.. ROMAN J. IRWIN 108,We.l.28tli;Stieet - - NEW YORK " Grow Pelargoniums For Easter " Pelargoniums— Easter Greeting, Lucy Becker, Wurtembergia. Fine 2-inch pots, $1.00 Doz. $8.00 per C. "OTHER FI.ANT8 ON APPLICATION" Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA BLUE LIST OF WHOLESALE PRICES MAILED ONLY TO THOSE WHO PLANT FOR PROFIT Cyclamen Seed- Giant Strain Salmon King, White, Bright Pink, Bright Red, Delicate Pink, $U.OO per 1000. gupberb Red and Delicate Salmon (Prize Medal Winners), $17.50 per 1000. S. S. SKIDELSKY & CO. 1004 Llnooln Bldg., PHILADELPHIA, PA. BURNETT BROS. Seeds, Bulbs, Plants Etc. 92 Chambers St., New York Write for our Illustrated Catalog GLADIOLI New Trade List Ready JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, Inc. Flowerfield, L. I., N.Y. W. E. MARSHALL & CO. SEEDS, PUNTS AND BULB! Horiiculfural Sundries 1«6W. 23rd St., NEW YOfiK Farquhar's Giant Cyclamen Awarded the Gold Medal of the Mass- achusetts Horticultural Society Farquhar's Giant Crimson- scarlet 1 00 seeds $2.25 Farquhar's Giant Salmon 100 seeds 2.00 Farquhar's Giant Crimson Farquhar's Giant Pink Farquhar's Giant White Farquhar's Giant Blood Red Farquhar's Giant Excelsior Each of the above 100 seeds $1.75 R. & J. FABQUHAR & CO. 6 South market Street, BOSTOfJ, MASS. MICHELL'S Verbena Seed Mammoth Fancy Strain Cannot be excelled for its free flower- ing qualities, large size and purity of colors. Tr. pkt. Oz. Mammoth Fancy Blue SU.80 $1.25 Mammoth Fancy Pink 30 1.25 Mammoth Fancy Scarlet SO 1.25 Mammoth Fancy Striped 30 1.25 Mammoth Fancy White 30 1.25 Mammoth Fancy Mixed 30 1.00 ASPARAGUS Flumosus Nanus (Northern Greenliouse Grown) 1,000 seeds.. »3.00 10.000 seeils. $25.00 5,000 seeds.. 13.75 25,000 seeds. 5r..25 Also all otlier .Seasonable Seeds and Supplies for the Florist. Send for Our Handy Flower Seed Order Sheet. HENRY F. MICH ELL CO. 518 Market St., Philadelpbia STUMPP & WALTER CO. Seeds and Bulbs 30-32 Barclay Street NEW YORK CITY FREESIA PURITY New Crop Now on Iland. NEW CROP PERENNIAL FLOWER SEEDS JOSEPH BRECK & SONS' CORP. 47-54 North Market St., Boston, Mass. 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 De, 9»., NEW YORK «>a ORANQC. COMN HYACINTHS, 13 to 15 Flowering from cold ROM.VNS c/m. SWEET PEAS, Winter Spencer, best varieties. LILirM GIGANTECM, Storage, in cases of 350. CYCLAMEN SEED, finest American grown, new varieties. CINERARIA BEGONIA "NICE" STOCKS, ETC. Send us a card stating Isind and quantities wanted and will give you special prlcd. J. M. THORBURN & CO. 63 Barclay Street Through to 54 Park Flae* NEW YORK CITY J. BOLGIANO & SON Careful Seed Growers and Seed Distribu- tor* for One Hundred Years WRITE FOR OUR 1918 SPECIAL CATAL06UE To Market Gardeneri and Florists Pratt and Light St*., BALTlNfORE. MD. becember 28, 1918 aORTICUT. TORE 627 F- e: R IM s Per 100 Per 1000 BOSTONS 2>4 inch $5.00 $45.00 KOOSEVELTS ... " 5.00 45.00 WHITMANI " 6.00 BO.OO TEDDY, JR '• 6.00 50.00 VEKON.\ •■ 6.00 60.00 Order either direct or tlirough S. S. Skidelsky & Co., Sole Agents Fbiladelptila, Fa. HBNRT H. BARROWS, WHITMAN, MASS. Nephrolepis Norwood Best Crested Fern 4 Inch pot», extra heavy, $35.00 per hun- dred; 6 inch, $76.00 per hundred. ROBERT CRAIG COMPANY, ■"•"^PI.^^bia, When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE NOTICE We are at all times open to receive offers of plant stock: suitable for the private trade particularly in novelties, rare or specimen stock. List it with us giving exact description with prices. Muller-Sealey Co., Inc. 4- W. 43nd Street. NEW YORK CITY ROSES 'SKW KOSE PUKMIKIt A <'rosN liftwet'n Ophelia niul Uiisnell '^t'U (> pe. Aliiio'it h^ larKf as lieaiily. <'ohir: drt-p rose piiiU. rru-»"i. Own K«ot I'lanl** lOii irjit r>(Ht iiioo $:{U.iHi :>;o.(m siirwM) S'»5<>.00 !|;r>.(IO per 1110 adilitional fnr Kraft>>. Yon ran pet it if you order early. COLUMBIA Disseminated last season, triet) out an0 Own Koot IMants «I7.0() *l.-,(MHt STAN1>AKI) VAKIETIKS— OAVN ROOT Haitley White Killarney lloosier Beauty Killarney Itrilliant Mrs. (harles Kussell Sunburst Oplxlia Ooiilile White Killarney Mrs. . Sliawyer I'inlv Killarney liadianee .Maryland Mrs. Aarnn Ward Itiehnionil Kaiserin Trices on Application Office: I 325 BUI-I.ETIN BUIl-DING U'IIILAI»ELrHIA, PENNA. BOBBIKK & ATKINS NURSSYMEN, FLORISTS, PLANTEDS Rl/THERFORD, NEW JERSEY We are subecribeTS to the Narserymen', Fund for Market Development, also "Say It With Flowers" Fublloity Campalfn. GLADIOLI and DAHLIAS We have purcliased the entire stock of J. L.. Moore and can make attractive prices. Send for list. B. Hammond Tracy, Inc. WENHAM, MASS. FROM NEW YORK COLD STORAGE |*C^cl; J^II^Y OF THE VALLEY — Best Quality Holland Grown ~^ ''■''■' In cases of 500 pips, $15.00; 900 pips, $22.50 per case CHAS. SCHWAKE & CO., 90-92 W. Broadway, New York L. I Page Allen, .T. K 643 American Bulb Co 626 Anderson. S. A. ..6.19 Aphine Xlfg. Co.. 6+7 Barrows, H. H...627 Hayersdorfer. H. Co 643 Bay State Nurs- eries 628 Bloomingdale's ..638 Bobbink & At- liins 627 Bodflington Co. Inc., A. T 6.37 Bolffiano & Son. .626 Boston Floral Supply Co 642 I'.reck, .1. *: Sons. 626 Breitmeyers. J. Sons 6.38 Buillong. J. A. ..640 Bnnyani. A. T...B.3S Burnett Bros 626 Burpee, W. A. & Co. 626 Carter's Tested Seeds, Ino 637 C 1) i 1 rts , John l.e\yis 626 ClarRe, D. Sons.. 638 Page Coan, J. .T 643 Coolie, Geo. H...6.38 Conard & Jones. 628 Cowee. W. J 643 Cottage Gardens Nurseries 628 Craig Co., Robt.627 Danker 638 Dards 638 Dreer, H. A 647 Dunlop, John H.639 Dysart. R 642 Edwards Ifoldiug Box Co 640 Esler, J. G 647 Farquhar, R. & J. Co 626 Feugar. E. W 63.t Ford, M. C 642 Ford, W. I' 042 Proment, H. E..642 Galvin, Tlios. F..639 ttas.ser Co.. J. M.639 Graham & Son. A 039 Grakelow, Chas. H 639 Gude Bros. Co... 6.38 Hail Asso 047 ► F" A D V E F?T I Page Page Hart, Geo. B....640 Mackle, Wm 642 Hentz & Nash... 643 McHutebison Co.63o Hess & Swoboda.639 Marshall, W. E. Hews & Co., A & Co .••••^S,! H 646 McKenzie, John..li.3!» Hill Co,, E. G 640 Meehan, Chas. E.04U Hill D. Nursery Metropolitan Ma- Co 62S terlal Co 648 Holland Nur- Michell, H. F. Co.fi20 series 628 Michigan Cut Holm & Olson... 639 Flower Ex 640 Hotel Cumlier- Millang Chas Ii43 land 645 Muller-Sealey Co.62i Murray, Samuel. 038 Ir\vin, R. J 620 Nicotine Mfg. Co.64S Johnston Bros... 638 Niessen. I-eo Co..(ao Kasting, W. F. Ouwerkcrk, P,...02s Co 640 ,v T c Kelway & Son.. 626 Palmer, W. J. & Kervan Co 612 Son ■•••■•• -^^ •':.■ King Construe- Park Floral Cu.O.W tion Co 647 Parshelsky Bros.ti48 Knol>le Bros 6.39 Penn the Florist.0.;8 Krocscheil Bros. 648 Pennock, S. h. Kuebler, W. H..642 Co. •••••••• -l-^ Kottmiiier 638 Pierce Co., I'. 0.648 Pierson, .\. N . ■ .02.i Lange, H. F, A.. 039 Pierson. F. R 1'2." Lemon Oil Co... 647 Pulverized Ma- Liggit, C. U 027 nure Co (Hi Page Randalls Flower Sliop 039 Reed & Keller. . -M- Reidei & Meyer.. 642 Jleid. Edw 640 Renter, 1.. .1. Co.628 Roliinsou, Henry M. Co 642 Roliinson, II. M. & Co 640 Roehrs, ,T. Co... 628 Roland, Thomas. 639 Rosery, The 038 Schwakc, Chas. Co 627 Sekengcr, Adani.0."8 Sheridan. W. K.042 Sicbreclit. (ie39 Smytli. Wm. J. .639 Stimiison. IT. P..04r) Page Stumpp, G. E. M.63S Stumpp& Waller Co 620 Thorburn, J. M. & Co 626 Tottv, Clias. H..ti28 Tracy, B. Ham- _ mo'nd Ji^J Trepel, C C 638 I'nited Cut Flow- or Co. Vincent, U., Jr.. & Sons Co Oil Wants, For Sale, ,.te '"" Warl'mrton ^J;' Weber. F. C O." Weiss. Herman.. trt^ Wilson .(CW ' WiVoil Bros <«> Woo.lr.ilT, S. D. & Sons t"» , Younu A. I.. .IH2 Youn;.'. lol'"-- -'rJ: Yi>ung & Nngent.<».s Zecb & Mann... 610 BOOM YOUR BUSINESS hy adcertislng your goods In the Horticdlltiutre PubJictty among the kind of readers reached by this paper is THE SORT OF PUBLI- CITY THAT PAYS. r5'28 HORTICULTURE December 28, 1918 ^ClIIU) ► Kirs JVIEIM Orchids, Conservatory Plants, Novelties, Begonias, Garden Perennials Fineai Stock in America for Trade or Private Requirement! RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY IF in need of RELIABLE NURSERY STOCK that U well grown, well dug and w«ll packed Send to the BAY STATE NURSERIES WKoUtah and R€t€ril NORTH ABDNCTON, MASS. CHARLES H. TOHY CHRYSANTHEMUMS IVIADISOIM, IM. J. STAR BRAND ROSES "American Pillar" and nearly every other good bardy climber. Send for our Hit, Tlie/X>NAIU> 4|-X"|WESTGR0VI l^JOflESCO. I M"! PENN.USJl. lafcM r»U. ttm. islelM WhtMr. Tkw-rm. H^i »rt tuitcribirt U tkt Nurstrymtn s Fund f,r Hmrkil DniUfm€nt CHRYSANTHEMUM SPECIALISTS ELMER D. SMITH & CO. ADBIAM, MICH. HILL'S EVERCnEENS BEST FOB OVEA HAI.F A CENTXrBT Small, medium and largre slzei sappUod Price lilt DOW ready THE D. HILL NURSGtY CO. EverKrecn Sp««l*lUt«. liarfcat Orowcr* In Ameriott BOX «U. DUMDKK, ILI« BooUins Orders for Spring Delivery BEGONIAS CINCINNATI MRS. PETERSON MELIOR 214 iiifb $22.50 per 100 LORRAINE 2V4 incli $18.00 per 100 We have contracted for entire stock of one of the best plant growers in the viuiuit.v of Boston. ORDER EARLY L. J. REUTER CO. Plant Brokers 329 Waverly Oaks Road, Waltbam, Mass. SpeciaKrtB in Specimen Stock tot Landscape Work Hardy Bhododendrons, Axale»B, Boxwoods, HoIIlei and a Complete Lino of Oonlferoiu Evergreena. WBITB FOB PBICES Gittace Gardou Naneriet, Inc. EUREKA CALIFORNIA NURSERY STOCK Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Shraba* Small Frnits, Clematis, Ever^reeDs and Roses. Write for Trade List W. & T. SMITH COMPANY, Gsfliva, N. Y. We are subscribera to the Nurserymen's Fund for Market Development HOLLAND NURSERIES BEST HARDT BHODODKNDBOXB, AZALEAS, OONEFEBS, CLEMATIS, H. P. EOBE8, SHBUBB AND HEB- BAOEOUS FLANT8. P. OUWERKERK, 2lt tani Striet WiitniliH blitU r. I. «•. I KiMn, K.l. Every Reader of "Horticulture" Needs DR. L. H. BAILEY'S BRAND NEW Standard Cyclopedia of 81x larco quarto Tolomea. More UuiB tJtOt pmm—- M (nil >agi exquisite color plates. M beantlfal fall pace halftones. More than 4,000 text ensravlnKS. SOO Oallaboratora. ApprsxlBately 4,000 senera, 20,000 speeles and 40,000 plant names THE New Standard Cyclopedia ol Horticulture has been freshly written in the light of the moat recent research and experience. It is the fullest, the newest, the most authoritative of all works of its kind and constitutes the most conscientious attempt that has ever been made to compress the whole story of our horticultural thought, learning and achievement into one set of books. It is both an Encyclopedia and a Manual. A Few of the Many Important New Features Translation and Pronnnciation of Latin Names Key to Identification of PlanU '^''" •''/"'" '" ^'"J"^ ' one to find the name 01 a plant. The name thus found la quickly referred to under Ita alphabetical location, where full Iclormatlon will be found In regard to It. STnoptic of Plant Kingaom This U one ot the most Im- ' "^ " portant features of the new edition, it constitutes a genera] running account of the claases, orders, and groupa of plants, with a brief sketch or character- ization of 216 of the leading families comprising those that yield practically all the cultivated plants. These family de- scriptions give the botanical characters; the number of genera and species and the ranges ; a list of the Important genera ; brief statements In regard to the useful plants; and diagram- matic Illustration!. DlnttratloiU "^^"^ "« 24 colored platei; 96 full page half- tones ; and more than 4,000 engravlngi which serve as guides In the text Tke GIossaiT '^^^' '" "> ooalyala of all technical terms that are used In the work and in similar works. It comprises botanical and horticultural terms with brief defl- nltlona. Further Particulars Sent On Request HORTICULTURE, 147 Summer St. In Vol- ume I Is Inserted a list of between 2,000 and 3,000 Latin words used as species — names of plants, giving the BngUsh equivalent or translation and the pronunciation. Class Articles Special efFort has been made to secure the best cultural advices for the plants requiring peculiar or particular handling. Here are some of the titles of these articles: Ants; Autumn Oardening; Bedding; Dis- eases; Drainage; Floral Designs; Formal Oardening; Hotbeds and Coldframes; Insects; Landscape Gardening; Lawn Plant- ing; Orchards; Rock Gardening; Subtropical Gardening; Tools and Implements; Village Improvements; Window Boxes, etc. General Index "^^^ ttnal volume contains > complete Index to the entire work, enabling the reader to locate volume and page of any sub- \y a'^a'^ Ject he has In mind. ao*,o,\^ »^ The complete set of six volumes, bound in *''■' C'v*.** VV** decorated buckram, will be delivered to ' « -c, « a. . you for only S3 down and $3 a month for 11 months, until the fall amount ^^ of SSS hM been paid. Cash priee fSS. BOSTON, t MASS. December 28, 1918 HORTICULTURE A Well Gkow.n White Cyclamex FORESTS AS WAR MEMORIALS. Town memorial forests in honor of the men who have taken part in the war are suggested by Massachusetts State Forester F. W. Rane as part of a plan for an "over the top" move- ment to improve the woodlands of this State. He has asked town clerks to incorporate an article to this effect in the warrants for their annual town meetings. He also is sending a pub- lic letter to "Friends of Forestry" ask- ing assistance in the "over the top" forestry undertaking. It is Professor Rane's idea to give wholesome remunerative outdoor work to returning soldiers who desire It. He says that the Forestry Depart- ment stands ready to give personal advice and assistance to individuals as well as to towns, and will go so far as to accept gifts subject to the approval of the Governor and Council in establishing State memorial forests should anyone interested desire to finance the same. Forests can be established in many sections of the State for from $20 to ?40 an acre. This includes purchase of land, cost of trees and labor of planting. "It will be remembered that when the State forester was given $100,000 by the Legislature a few years ago to aid the unemployed the work was planned and carried out well, with good results. With physically fit, red blooded young Americans, who prefer, for the time being at least, an out- door life, it is believed a great amount of really good forestry work could be done. Practically three-fifths of the acreage in this State is forest land. Much of this area is practically scrub growth, and much of the remainder needs planting or renovating. The State forester has five State forests recently acquired in different parts of the State where a large amount of planting should be done next spring. Fortunately we have a fine quantity of nursery stock in our nurseries ready for use. 630 HORTICULTUEE December 28, 1918 HORTICULTURE VOL. XYVIII DECEMBER 28, 1918 NO. 26 PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING CO. 147 Summer Street. Bostoi^, Mass. WM. J. STEWART, Editor and Manager Telephone. Beach 293 ADVERTISING BATES: Per Inch, 30 inches to page fl.2S DiBCoant on Contracts for consecutive Insertions, as f oliows : One month (4 times), 5 per cent.; three months (13 times), 10 per cent.; six months (26 times), 20 per cent.; one year (52 times), 30 per cent. Page and half page space, not consecutive, rates on application. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Year, in advance, $1.00; To Foreign Countries, $2.00; To Canada, $1.50. Entered as second-class matter December 8, 1904, at the Post Office at Boston, Mass., under the Act of Congress ot March 3. 1879. CONTENTS Page SOCIETY OP AMERICAN FLORISTS— National Pub- licity Campaign 631 CLUB AND SOCIETIES— New England Nurserymen's Association — Westchester and Fairfield Horticultural Society — Chrysanthemum Society of America — Club and Society Notes 632 THE PLANT IMPORT TANGLE— Win/red Rolker... 633 SOME GOOD SHRUBS 635 IMPORTANT SHIPPING DECISIONS— BJfon J. Buck- ley 636-637 OF INTEREST TO RETAIL FLORISTS: Flowers by Telegraph 638 New Flower Store 647 FLOWER MARKET REPORTS: Boston, Cleveland, Philadelphia, Rochester, St. Louis 641 OBITUARY— John Paget — D. Mendels — Joseph A. Crotty 643 COMMERCIAL HORTICULTURAL CHEMICALS— F. A. Wilson 644 MISCELLANEOUS: Forests as War Memorials 629 Over the Hills of Home, poetry 631 Catalogues Received 632 St. Louis Notes 632 Christmas Berried Plants — Illustration 633 New and Rare Plants 633 A Beautiful State Capital— G. C. Watson 637 Visitors' Register 639 The Alsation Potash Deposits 645 Reconstruction Course in Agriculture in Ohio 645 Indiana's Garden Record 645 Summer Flowering Trees 646 From an English correspondent we learn of A a remarkable transition in the horticultural hopeful trade in his country since the signing of the sign armi.stice. N^pggjy stock is in great demand and supplies are insufficient. This is espe- cially true of roses and rhododendrons, both of which have been curtailed by shortage of labor necessary to their production. Eevival of business will undoubtedly come here with the opening of the planting season, as it already manifests itself in England, where planting is usually carried on all through the winter. Let us take courage and get ready. Effective on and after June 1, 1919, Quar- Quarantine antine No. 37 of the Federal Horticultural No. 37 Board excludes all plants having soil at their roots from entry into the United States. Horticulture has from the first opposed the drastic action of the Board, which has now become law. We believe that while some further protection was neces- sary, the present law goes altogether too far in excluding as it does many classes of plants which have been im- ported for a century or longer without having caused the slightest offense. The embargo, unless modified, will work irreparable loss to all branches of commercial hor- ticulture. The few nurserymen who advocated such ex- clusion mth the expectation of getting by it protection against import competition to some particular line of their own beyond what a proper tariff would afford, may yet have reason to regret the course they took. , We are now near the close of the most Happy eventful year in our existence — a year full New Year of tragedy and probably the most momen- tous period in human affairs since the be- ginning of the Christmas era. Before the next issue of Horticulture can reach its readers 1918 will have passed into history and we shall have extended to one another our more or less hearty good wishes for the new year now about to cross the threshold. Let us all, in this happy time, when universal peace has at last dawned upon the world, individually bury in oblivion forever, all animosity, all resentment and all desire to inflict injury on our fellow man who may have for real or im- aginary reasons incurred our personal displeasure. Let this be the starting point of a new relationship in our attitude and intercourse with one another. Let us, too, in the flower business, take to heart the admonition which we have tried to impress upon the public, and "Say it with Flowers" as far as possible in our dealings with our fellow-florists — not the flowers of commerce but the flowers of kindliness, of sincerity, of charity for all and malice toward none. Although the Christmas trade ru.sh is now a A new thing of the past, geographical limitations deal make any comprehensive account of its ex- periences, lessons or outcome impossible at this time. This is an exceptional year for everybody, and for the florist especially the situation has been un- precedented. In fact, conditions in horticultural indus- try as now shaping up are ho less than revolutionary, and anyone who aspires to conduct a well-ordered and prosperous holiday business next year and the years fol- lowing will do well to look deeply and earnestly into the developments which this season has brought out. He whose breadth of vision and depth of thought can get no farther in sizing up the situation than the stereotyped and stupid "50 per cent more than last year,'' "about the same as last year," etc., does not count. There are many factors to be reckoned with in our future iilanning that have never liefore intruded themselves. Some are already apparent ; others are yet to come. But let no- body fool himself that, now the war is ended, florists and horticultural practice are to drop back again into former ruts "It can't be done." December 28, 1918 HOETIC ULTUEE SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS National Publicity Campaign During the months of Januarj- and February, our committees have ar- ranged to run a series of six adver- tisements through about twenty-eight magazines of national circulation, some being given three Insertions, and others two. One insertion through the whole list will give us an aggregate circulation of 10,000,000 without taking into consideration the fact that the number of readers, as generally computed, will provide a circulation at least four times as great. The other insertions will be in the same proportion. To get the full benefit of this wide- spread publicity, florists who are wise will connect their establishments with the magazine advertising by run- ning replicas of these advertisements in their local newspapers, over their own names. To make this possible, our Promotion Bureau is preparing electrotypes, to fit a two-column space in any newspaper, which are reproductions of the magazine adver- tisements. Each carries our slogan, "Say it with Wlowers" as a display headline, and a suitable illustration, with one of the following subheads to appropriate reading matter: "For Weddings"; "On St. Valentine's Day"; "For the Sick Room"; "On Her Birthday"; "On His Birthday"; and "For Gifts." The plates occupy less space than those previously put out by the Bu- reau, and may be used as auxiliaries to the other series. Proofs of the plates and other information regard- ing this publicity may be had upon request made to the secretary. Start the New Year well by con- necting personal effort with the ef- forts of the committees, and the de- mand for flowers is sure to increase. In the year just closing, the bene- ficial results of the campaign public- ity have been surprisingly notice- able, and with all dark clouds behind us and a clear business horizon before us, he would indeed be a pessimist who could doubt the eflicacy of a strong, vigorous and lasting cam- paign for publicity for flowers. Contributions toward the expense of the 1919 campaign are now most welcome. Make a decision to help us one of your New Year's resolutions. John Young, Sec. 1170 Broadway, New York City, N. Y. December 21, 1918. OVER THE HILLS OF HOME. Laddie, little laddie, come with me over the hills. Where blossom the white May lilies, and the dogwood and daffodils; For the Spirit of Spring is calling to our spirits that love to roam Over the hills of home, laddie, over the hills of home. Laddie, little laddie, here's hazel and meadows rue, And wreaths of the rare arbutus, a-blowing for me and you; And cherry and bilberry blossoms, and hawthorn as white as foam, We'll carry them all to mother, laddie, over the hills at home. Laddie, little laddie, the winds have many a song. And blithely and bold they whistle to us as we trip along; But your own little song is sweeter, yooir own with its many trills; So, whistle a tune as you go, laddie, over the windy hills. Laddie, little laddie, 'tis time that the cows were home. Can you hear the klingle-klangle of their bells in the greenwood gloam? Old Rover is waiting, eager to follow the trail with you. Whistle a tune as you go, laddie; whistle a tune as you go. Laddie, little laddie, there's a flash of a bluebird's wing! O hush! If we wait and listen we may hear them carolling. The vesper song of the thrushes, and the plaint of the whip-poor-wills — Sweet, how sweet is the music, laddie, over the twilit hills! Brother, little brother, your childhood is passing by. And the dawn of a noble purpose I see in your thoughtful eye. You have many a mile to travel and many a task to do; Whistle a tune as you go, laddie, whistle a tune as you go. Laddie, soldier laddie, a call comes over the sea; A call to the best and bravest in the land of liberty. To shatter the despot's power, to lift up the weak that fall. Whistle a call as you go, laddie, to answer your country's call. Brother, soldier brother, the Spring has come back again. But her voice from the windy hilltops is calling your name In vain; For never shall we together 'mid the birds and the blossoms roam Over the hills of home, brother, over the hills of home. Laddie! Laddie! Laddie! "Some- where in France" you sleep. Somewhere 'neath alien flowers and alien winds that weep. Bravely you marched to battle, nobly your life laid down. You unto death were faithful, laddie; yours is the victor's crown. Laddie! Laddie! Laddie! How dim is the sunshine grown. As mother and I together speak softly in tender tone! And the lips that quiver and falter have ever a single theme. As we list for your dear, lost whistle, laddie, over the hills of dream. Laddie, beloved laddie! How soon should we cease to weep Could we glance through the golden gateway, whose keys the angels keep! Yet love, our love that is deathless, can follow you where you roam. Over the hills of God, laddie, the beau- tiful hills of Home. — From poems by Lilian Leveridge, published by McOlelland, Ooodchild it Stewart, Toronto. 632 HOETICULTUEE December 28, 191S CLUBS AND SOCIETIES NEW ENGLAND NURSERYMEN'S ASSOCIATION. The seventh annual convention of the New England Nurserymen's Asso- ciation will be held at Hotel Bellevue, Boston, Tuesday and Wednesday, Jan- uary 28th and 29th, 1919. A program has been arranged which it is expected will attract wide inter- est among the growers of trees and plants in New England, inasmuch as important topics are to be discussed by able speakers. Among the more important are the "Proposed Quaran- tine on Importation of Nursery Stock" recently approved by the secretary of the United States Department of Agri- culture, and which is to take effect on or after June 1st, 1919, the "New Rules Efiecting Transportation," and "New Laws Relating to the Distribu- tion of Nursery Stock in Interstate Commerce." The latter will be dis- cussed by Curtis Nye Smith, Esq., of Boston, Counsel for the American As- sociation of Nurserymen. Perhaps the most interesting feature to the general public will be the illustrated lecture to be held Tuesday evening, the subject being "How can we make New England more Fruitful and more Beautiful?" Another timely topic for discussion which will interest all growers will be presented by Mr. Wil- liam H. Judd of the Arnold Arbore- tum. His subject will be "New Orna- mentals of Real Merit Nurserymen Should Grow." The war has brought changes to nurserymen as well as to those in other lines of trade, and un- der the new conditions it will be nec- essary to grow a wider range of hardy ornamental trees, shrubs and plants to take the place of those, as far as possible, which have heretofore been imported from foreign countries. WESTCHESTER AND FAIRFIELD HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY The annual meeting was held in Greenwich, Conn., December 13. The following named officers were elected for 1919: President, William Graham, Greenwich; vice-president, Thomas Atchison, Mamaroneck, N. Y.; finan- cial secretary, John D. Wilson, Green- wich; Robert Williamson and John Conroy were unanimously chosen to succeed themselves in the offices of treasurer and corresponding secretary, respectively; executive committee, William Whitton, John Orr, James Tough, Alex. Smith and John Forbes. Awards were made as follows; bou- vardia from William Graham 1st prize and cultural certificate; roses from James Stuart 2nd; carnations from W. Smith 3rd; begonias and roses from Robert Williamson, highly commend- ed; Cypripedium insigne from W. Smith and carnations from W. Mor- row highly commended;, single seed- ling chrysanthemums from Alex Geddes, certificate of merit; collec- tion of vegetables from James Stuart, highly commended; flint corn from Thomas Ryan, cultural certificate. Robert Williamson read his annual re- port, which received a hearty vote of thanks. Jack Conkot, Cor. Sec. treasurer. Mr. Saltford is superinten- dent of parks in this city. A sched- ule of prizes was arranged for ex- hibits of flowers at the monthly meet- ings of the society. There will also be question boxes to be answered by the members at these meetings, and in this and other ways the society plans to progress. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Report of New Chrysanthemum. Chicago, Dec. 9.— Exhibited by E. H. Mazey, Minneapolis, Minn., Pom- pon variety; "Agnes Mazey," bronze, scored as follows: Color, 37; form, 18; stem and foliage, 19; fullness, 17 —total, 91. The variety from Wm. Whitton, Greenwich, Conn., published as Alex Clarke, should be Alex Clarkson. Chas. W. Johnson, Sec. CATALOGUES RECEIVED The Carnation Support Co., of Con- nersville, Ind.. have sent out a neat circular to the trade of their new self-tying flower supports, for roses, chrysanthemums, etc., and other allied specialties. Holmes-Letherman Seed Co., Can- ton, O.— Holco Quality 1919 Seed Book. Quite an enterprising cata- logue, 100 pages fully illustrated and covers showing vegetables and flow- ers in natural colors. Weeber & Don, New York. — Novel- ties and specialties for 1919. Asters, sweet peas, pansies, mignonette, glad- ioli and other things specially in the needs of the gardener and the flor- ist are included in the very prac- tical list of desirable novelties. At a meeting of the Dutchess County Horticultural Society held in Poughkeepsie, N. Y., officers for the ensuing year were elected as follows: George Saltford, president; William Marshall, of Staatsburg, vice-presi- dent; N. H. Cottam, of Wappingers Falls, secretary; George W. Sweet, ST. LOUIS. Oscar Ruff of Bergstermann Floral Co. has returned to his post. St. Louis Seed Co. disposed of a car- load of the finest berried holly seen here in many a day; also mistletoe. Alex. Laurie, horticulturist at Shaw's Botanical Garden, has left for New York state on a holiday vacation. POPULAR CHRISTMAS PLANTS Beuo.nia Cincinnati December 28, 1918 H 0 K Tl (J FT L T U II E 633 THE PLANT IMPORT TANGLE. Horticulture, Boston, Mass. Mr. Editor: — I enclose a cutting from the English trade paper, ■■Horti- cultural Advertiser:" EXPORTS TO THE U. S. A. Following our note on this subject In last issue, judging from the reports in the American press, it seems only too probable that in the very near, future imports of plants, trees, etc., from England and the Continent will be practically prohibited. Certain ar- ticles which the trade over there are unable to produce at present in suf- ficient quantity, such as stocks for working, etc., will be admitted under restrictions, all trees and plants car- rying balls of soil will be rigorously excluded. The articles to be admitted are as follows: — (1) Laly bulbs. lily of the valley, narcissus, hyacinths, tulips and crocus, free from balls of soil or earth. (2) Fruit stocks, seedlings, cut- tings, scions, and buds of fruits for reproduction purposes. (3) Rose stocks for repi'oduction purposes, including Manetti, Multiflora, Brier Rose, and Rosa Rugosa. {4) Nuts, Including palm seeds, for oil or reproduction purposes. (5) Seeds of fruit, forest, ornamen- tal, and shade trees, seeds of deciduous and evergreen orna- mental shrubs, and seeds of hardy perennial plants. If these proposed regulations become law, they will hit the French and Dutch trade pretty hard, and also a number of our own firms who make a specialty of export trade, but proba- l)ly the chief sufferers will be Ameri- can nurserymen who depend upon Eu- rope for supplies of young stuff for growing on. The movement is being engineered by a party of scientific and would-be scientific cranks, and the ranks of the trade over there are apparently too divided to make such a solid op- position as would have any chance of success. They seem to hit the mark with their finale. When will our florists wake up to some real action? Prompt and energetic protest with the differ- ent congressmen can surely put Secre- tary Houston to do some thinking of his own, instead of referring a matter of such vital importance to the gen- eral trade of the country to the five men constituting the Federal Horti- cultural Board. Are we as a trade of some 10,000 or more florists of experi- ence to submit quietly without pro- test? If you will repeat in your pa- per Section 6 and Section 7 of the ori- ginal Quarantine act, then slowly dis- sect the conditions of Section 7, it may appear to the trade in general that the Board is overstepping with its present latest rulings. Their in- tentions are all right enough, but that does not say that they are free from erring. Neither Is the opinion of their CHRISTMAS BERRIED PLANTS r-. \ i i^Hl 12 ^^' ■*?'/■=■ ^'i\f^JB ii }m i met ^^ ' 1 Ik J "^^^^KB Aklh.si.\, Skimmia, Solanium and "Bird's Bye" Pepphs learned solicitor to be accepted by the trade without our most serious pro- test, of course, assuming that our florists do object to this general treat- ment of quarantining without stating the "why and wherefore." Appealing to Congress may force the board into explaining what Section 7 requires them to do, and if their argument is found a sound one, then we will sub- mit; but, if they do not prove by going into full detail as required, then they cannot blame us when we, as a large body of taxpaying citizens, stand tor some recognition of our rights. The war is over, and we want our rights. Wl.NFRED ROLKER. New York. NEW AND RARE PLANTS. Certificated by the Royal Horticultural Society. First-class certificates: Pyracantha GIbbsii. — ^As P. crenu- lata this best of modern introductions received an award of merit. On the strength of fine fruiting specimens sent from the Royal Horticultural So- ciety's gardens at Wisley and the in- formation that a 15-foot-high bush is aglow with orange colored fruits, the higher award has been given it by a unanimous vote. Sophro-Laelio-Cattleya warnhamensis (S.-L.-C. insignis Olive x L.-C. George Woodhouse). — Probably the finest col- or advance in these trigeneric hybrids yet seen. The sepals and petals are of wine ruby tone, the Intenser velvet of the lip of great depth and richness. Better-formed varieties will doubtless follow, since In this direction the variety hardly reaches perfection. Awards of merit: Laello-Cattleya St. George Illumina- tor.— The sepals and petals are of rich wine red color, the lip of much deeper hue. An excellent novelty from Messrs. Charlesworth and Co. Chrysanthemum Lizzy Robertson. — A single flowered variety of sterling merit. Chrysanthemum Framfleld Glory. — The variety is of the reflexing decora- tive order, and in all probability will be in demand by market growers. The color is golden, the base of the florets lit with orange. The two chrys- anthemums were from Norman Davis. Rochester, N. ■¥■. — Cecil Lester, of Geo. B. Hart's, is suffering with the influenza. THE PRACTICAL BOOK OF Outdoor Rose Growing By OEOBOE C. THOMAS, JB. New and EnlArged Edition. Elaborately IlIoBtrated witli M Perfect Ileproductions in Fall Color of All Varieties of Rosea, and 37 Halftone Plates. OctaTo, Handsome Cloth Bind- ing, in a Slip Case. $6.00 net. Postage Extra. Garden Edition, $2.00 per copy. We have sold many copies of tliis sterllnc book. It is one of the beat of recent hoKlcuitural pobllcations. Every rose grower should possess a copy. Order from Horticulture Publishing Co. BOSTON 634 HOETICUI. TURE December 28, 1918 The Boys are Coming Home Now There will be great rejoicing and if the S. A. F. Publicity Bureau, Horticulture, and other active agencies make the impression they should, the home-welcome will be the greatest this country has ever seen, florally and otherwise. GET READY for the stirring events ahead and hasten this great trade revival w^ith confidence and courage. Advertise! Advertise!! Advertise!!! Tell the trade readers of Horticulture what you have to sell to them. Let them know you are ready to meet them on the common ground of BETTER BUSINESS FOR ALL Every issue of Horticulture all through this historic season v^ll be at your service to co-operate in every possible way. We await your copy and instructions. Forms open un- til Thursday morning each week. Horticulture Co, 147 Summer Street, BOSTON, MASS. December 28, 1918 HORTICULTURE C35 SOME GOOD SHRUBS. A correspondent asks the BuUetln to name the twelve best shrubs of re- cent introduction. The task Is not an easy one, for two persons rarely agree In their opinion of the merits of any plant for any particular purpose. The best shrubs in the sense which our correspondent means are those which will be hardy over a large part of New England and the middle and middle western states, that is in those parts of eastern North America where gardening is most practiced. This means that Rhododendrons, Azaleaa and other plants of the Heath Family must be excluded from the list, for plants of this family will not grow In soil impregnated with lime. The se- lection is more difficult now than it would have been a year ago, for the past winter has hurt some of the shrubs which might have been includ- ed in such a list but which have not been able to support the excessive cold to be expected occasionally in the northeastern states. As they were un- injured by the cold of last winter the following twelve shrubs may at least be considered hardy whether all our readers approve or not of our selec- tion. In our opinion four of the Coton- easters of western China must be In- cluded in any list of the twelve best shrubs of recent introduction; they are C. hupehensis, C. multiflora var. calocarpa, C. racemiflora var. soon- gorica, and C. nitens. C. hupehensis 1b a broad, tall and shapely shrub with bright green leaves and white flowers which make the plant as conspicuous as any Spiraea. The flowers are fol- lowed by small scarlet fruits which are a good deal hidden by the leaves. C. multiflora var. calocarpa is a large shrub with slender, gracefully arching stems, and blue-green leaves. The flowers are borne in erect clusters on short lateral branchlets which rise above the arching stems, and few shrubs are more graceful in habit or more charming In the arrangement of their flowers; the fruit Is scarlet and about a quarter of an inch in diameter. C. racemiflora var. soongorica Is also a large and vigorous shrub with arch- ing stems. The flowers are white and a little larger than those of G. hupe- hensis; the leaves are dull blue-green in color, and the fruit is large and Bhowy. Many persons consider this the handsomest of the Chinese Coton- easters. C. nitens Is also a large broad shrub; the leaves are dark green and very lustrous; the flowers are red, and the fruit is black. Of these four Cotoneasters the last has the handsomest foliage but the small- est flowers and fruit. K Be iiidependout. grow your own ROSE STOCKS for butldtit>; or grafting. Those using KOSA MULTIFLORA JAPO.NICA STOCK prefer it to Mancttl. We otter for iniiii-iiMt.' .l.-Iivr-ry Nmv Croii unlnillpcl S 1 ;it, $-4.50 per lli. 9B Chambers Street New York. N. Y. McHUTGHISON & COMPANY, Two Roses can properly find a place in this list of twelve shrubs, the Chinese Rosa Bugonis and the Korean R. Jackii. The former has pale yellow flowers and has often been described in these Bulletins; it is one of the handsomest of all single-flowering Roses and one of the most important introductions of recent years. Rosa Jackii bears clusters of white flowers like those of R. multiflora, but the flowers are nearly twice as large and open two or three weeks later. This Is one of the last of the Roses to flower here. Two Lilacs recently described in these Bulletins, can be included In the list, Byringa Sweginzoicii from north- ern China and S. reflexa from western China. Diervilla fiorida var. venusta. Introduced a few years ago from Korea, is perfectly hardy and the handsomest of all the species, varie- ties and hybrids of Diervilla in the large Arboretum collection. It can fairly be considered one of the best shrubs Introduced Into this country by the Arboretum In recent years. Prinsepia sinensis from northern China properly finds a place in this list. It is perfectly hardy; the leaves unfold earlier in the spring than those of any other shrub in the Arboretum and are soon followed every year by innumerable yellow flowers. The hard- iness, rapid growth, sturdiness and the abundant spines on the stems should make this a good hedge plant. Of the numerous species of the genus Corylopsis cultivated in the Arboretum only the Japanese C. Ootoana escaped serious injury last winter. Like all the species of this genus. It bears drooping clusters of yellow flowers which appear before the leaves, which resemble those of the Witch Hazel to which Corylopsis is re- lated. This beautiful shrub has flow- ered here now for several years and has shown itself worthy of a place among the best plants of recent intro- duction. The list can be completed with Aescvlus georgiana and Spiraea Veitchii. The former Is a dwarf Buck- eye from central Georgia, with com- pact clusters of large red and yellow flowers. This shrub was introduced Into gardens by the Arboretum and has now flowered here for several years. As it was not injured by the cold of last winter It can probably be considered hardy in Massachusetts. Spiraea Veitchii is one of the plants discovered by Wilson In western China. It Is a large shrub sometimes ten or twelve feet high, with grace- fully arching stems above which the wide clusters of white flowers stand at the ends of short lateral branchlets. It Is one of the latest of the white- flowered Spiraeas to bloom and Is now In flower in the Arboretum where It has proved entirely hardy. The fruits of Acer tataricum are al- ready bright red and make this little tree a conspicuous and attractive object. The bright blue fruits of Lonicera coerulea and Its numerous geographical varieties, and the scarlet, red and yellow fruits of the Tartarian Honeysuckle and Its varieties and hy- brids are now ripe. And from now un- til March persons Interested In the handsome fruits of trees and shrubs can find them in great variety in the Arboretum. — Arnold Arhoretum Bulle- tin. TREES, SHRUBS, VINES and HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS By JOHN KIBKEOAABD Formerly Assistant to Director of tbe Bo7» Botanical Gardens, Copenba^n, Denmark. Latterly Twenty Yeara In American For- estry and Botanical Work. Assisted by DB. H. T. FEBNAIiD, Professor of Entomology Hassachnsetta Agrlcaltnral College and Entomologlat, Massacbuaetts Agrlcnltaral Experiment Station, and PBOF. B. A. WHITS, Professor of Florlcnlture, New York State College of AgrlcDltnre at Cornell Univer- sity. A Great Book A Beaatifal Boot A GompreheDsive Boot A Practical Book By Practical Men There Is No Other Book Like It New Edition BEACTHTTLXT BOtTND IN CI.OTH Price only $2.50 net. Mailinf} Price, K2.71. Money-Back Gaarantee Order it from HORTICULTURE 147 Summer St, Boeton E. W. FENGAR CHRYSANTHEMUMS 147-187 Linden Ave. IKVINGTOX, N. J. 636 HORTICULTURE December 28, 1918 I IMPORTANT SHIPPING DECISIONS WHEN GOODS REACH YOU IN BAD CONDITION. Dayton, Ohio. I have been reading certain articles from your pen regarding goods sold f o. b. the shipper's station, and goods sold delivered to the buyer, as to the difference which this made In the cases where the goods were lost or damaged, and making claims on the railroad, etc., and have a case now which bears on that to some extent. It you think it would be interesting enough, I would like to have you notice it in your column. I ordered some goods from a Chi- cago jobber about one month ago. The terms were sight draft, bill of lading attached. The goods were delayed and consequently the draft got to the bank and was presented to me, before the goods arrived. Thinking it all right, I paid the draft, but the goods did not arrive for ten days after. When they arrived ' I had them ex- amined and found they were In bad condition, and refused to receive them. As the shipper also refused to receive them back, the railroad sold them for the freight charges. I have paid for these goods, but have nothing to show for it. The shipper refuses to give my money back, claiming that the goods were all right when delivered to the railroad for shipment to me, and that title passed to me when the goods were delivered to the railroad, therefore, after that the loss is mine. They say I must sue the railroad company to collect my damages. It has taught me a lesson never to pay for goods before seeing them again, but I should like to know where I stand in this case, as I have about 1500 tied up. R. G. My judgment is that this corres- pondent can probably not recover hla money from the Chicago jobber. While It Is well settled in the law that every buyer of merchandise is entitled to a reasonable time to inspect the goods before his right of rejection is gone, nevertheless, if the goods were all right when delivered to the railroad, the fault Is the railroad's and not the shipper's. But if it cannot be proven that the goods were all right when delivered to the railroad, the buyer can reject when they reach him. If he finds they are In bad shape. This rule Is not affected by the fact that technically title may have passed to him upon de- livery to the railroad. Let me clarify that by an Illustration: A, a retailer in Springfield, 111., buys goods of B, a Chicago jobber, f. o. b. the shipper's station. Under the law, title to those goods passes to A, the buyer, at the instant B delivers them to the rail- road, and after that the goods are his and the risk of loss or damage is his. As I have before explained, if they are lost or damaged, B can still com- pel A to pay in full. The goods reach A's town and the railroad company notifies A they are there. A has had no chance to inspect then^ before, and he now inspects them, finding that they are in bad condition and not usable for his purpose. He rejects them and refuses to pay, in spite of the fact that title passed to him upon B's delivery to the railroad. If he Is sued by the seller, the question whether he will have to pay will de- pend on 1. Whether the goods were in bad shape when they reached him, and particularly 2. Whether they were in bad shape when delivered to the railroad. If both these questions are decided in the aflirmatlve, the court will say he need not pay. If No. 1 is decided in the affirmative, he will still have to pay If No. 2 Is decided in the negative. Let me quote on this point from a leading case:- — The general rule is that a delivery of goods to a carrier (railroad), pur- suant to a contract of sale, is a deliv- ery to the buyer sufficient to pass title to the goods, and the carrier at once becomes the agent of the buyer. Braunn vs. Keally, 146 Pa. 519; Perl- man vs. Sartorius & Co., 162 Pa. 320; to whom the latter must look for resulting damages while the goods are in transit: Dannemiller vs. Kirkpatrick, 201 Pa. 218. Conse- quently, in absence of circumstances indicating a contrary Intent, if de- fendant (the shipper) in the present case delivered the meat to the carrier in good condition, properly packed and refrigerated, in view of the dis- tance it must travel, and gave proper Instructions as to re-retrigeratlon if needed in the course of transit, defend- ant's duty was fully performed and Its responsibility ended on such delivery, and it was no longer concerned In the question of delay or damage on deliv- ery: United Fruit Co. vs. Blsese, 25 Pa. Superior Ct. 170. Even though we as- sume title passed upon delivery to the carrier, the contract was still subject to cancellation up to the time of de- livery and inspection unless an op- portunity to Inspect was given before delivery. The only opportunity avail- able for this purpose was on its ar- rival at plaintiff's place of business, and not until that time could its con- dition be ascertained. Upon reaching Its destination plaintiff was entitled to a reasonable opportunity to inspect, and having done so without delay and discovered the shipment to be In an Impossible condition and not In ac- cordance with the guaranty, it was justified In refusing to accept; and upon giving prompt notice of such re- fusal, the meat was held by the rail- road company at the risk of the shipper. In the case I quote from, however, there was no evidence that the goods were in perfect condition when de- livered to the railroad. If there had been such evidence, the ruling would doubtless have been different. It seems a little Inconsistent to say that the buyer can reject the goods after they have become his, but It really is not, for unless inspection has been made before shipment, which la almost never done, title passes to the buyer, under the law, subject to the buyer's right, it he finds the goods In bad condition, to throw the title back again. But — this is an important exception and I, therefore, repeat it — if the seller could show that they were in good condition and as ordered when delivered to the railroad, he could compel the buyer to pay for them, and the latter in that case would have to get his damages from the railroad. In other words, the law will not make the shipper pay for damages which he did not cause. DECISION WORTH REMEMBERING A case has just been decided by the Appeal Court of Pennsylvania which directly involves the law con- trolling the shipment of goods from State to State, as it exists every- where. Therefore, while it was the decision of a State Court, it repre- sents the law all over the United States. The case has to do with the proper manner of making claims on railroads for lost or damaged goods. As all readers hereof probably know, every shipment of freight over a railroad is represented by a bill of lading, which is given by the railroad to the shipper and contains the terms and conditions of the contract of shipment. The rail- road, the consignor and the consignee are all bound by whatever is in the bill of lading. The uniform bill of lading which is now in use practically everywhere, contains the following as to the time and manner of presenting claims for lost or damaged goods: — Claims must be made in writing to the carrier at the point of delivery or at the piiint of origin within four months after delivery ot the property, or In case of failure to make delivery, then within four months after a reasonable time for de- livery has elapsed. Many a claim has been lost because December 28. 1918 HORTICULTURE 637 of carelessness in not making claim in xcriting within the four months, A large number of those losses happen In this way: A man expects five bar- rels of something and only four come through. He gives rerba/ notice to the agent at the delivering point and the agent promises to look it up. "Looking up" claims against a rail- road is a matter of months, often years, and before a consignee knows it, months have passed without col- lection. During this period he may or may not have jogged the agent's mem- ory, always getting a promise from the agent to go after it. Finally, nothing happening, the con- signee decides to sue and is met right at the outset by the defense that he has not made his claim in writing within four months. Of course the railroad knows about that clause and never loses sight of it. If it can keep you dragging along for more than four months without anything written having been filed, it is safe and need never pay your claim. If I had one-hundredth part of the money that has been lost through careless- ness on this one point, I should never need to write another word. Under the old law It was sometimes possible for the consignee to get around the tact that he had not filed w^ritten claim within four months, by pleading that the railroad, by accept- ing his verbal claim and investigating it, had led him to believe that no written claim would be necessary; in other words, that the railroad had waived the requirement as to written claim. The law now, however, is that the railroad cannot waive the require- ment, even though it were willing to, and that nothing that it does, not even an express agreement to waive, could be allowed to constitute waiver. The reason for this is that under the law railroads are supposed to be operated with absolute equality to all — equality as to rate, and equality as to privilege. If a railroad were al- lowed to waive a requirement as to one shipper which it could enforce as to another, the equality which the law aimed at would be destroyed. The Pennsylvania case which I have referred to (Concordia Co. vs. Pennsylvania R. R. Co., 69 Pa. Su- perior Court, 361) decides flatly that for the reason given above a railroad cannot waive the provision requiring written notice of loss or damage with- in four months. I reproduce the fol- lowing from the decision: — Plaintiff sues to recover the value of certain ^ooda delivered to the defendant for transportation from Phialdelphia to Montreal. The bill of lading contained a stipulation that "claims must be made In writing to the carrier at the point of de- livery or at the point of origrin within four months after delivery of the property, or. In r-ase of failure to make delivery, then within four months after a reasonable time for delivery has elapsed." By agreement of counsel it was admitted the goods were totally lost in transit and that the period In which notice must be given ended on November 26. 1915. No written notice of claim was sent to the defendant, but It was argued by the plaintiff that the de- fendant had by its conduct, waived the re- quirement of a writing. The circumstances and dealings of the parties were proved and the question was left to the jury whether they showed a waiver of written notice. The jurv found for the plaintiff, ''Seeds with a Lineage" AU Varieties Thoroughly tested at our trial grounds, Raynos Park, London, England. Send for Catalogue CARTERS TLSTED SEEDS, Inc., c— ing-iT-i ^ The only question now raised is, can the requirement of written notice (In the bill of lading) be waived by the carrier? It will not be necessarv to enter into an elaborate review of the Federal legislation of recent years fixing the status of shipper and carrier nor of the manv decisions of our highest legal tribunal expounding and appl.vmg such legislation to the many questions that have arisen thereunder. A study of these cases and a brief refer- ence to but two of the most recent ones convinces us that the question involved in the present case must be disposed of as a Federal question, and necessarily our judgment must follow the path marked out by the highest authority. • • . • The parties could not waive the terms of the contract under which the shipment was made pursuant to the Federal act; nor could the carrier by its conduct give the shipper the right to Ignore these terms which were applicable to that conduct, and hold the carrier to a different responsi- bility from that fixed bv the agreement made under the published tariffs and regu- lations. A different view would antagonize the plain policy of the act and open the door to the very abuses at which the act was aimed. This decision is most important, in that it means that a man who has a claim against a railroad for lost or damaged goods can no longer rely upon the apparent willingness of the company, or even upon its promise, if it made one. to adjust the matter wathout written claim filed within four months. He must file his claim, and in writing, within four months, or he is gone. He would be gone even if the railroad did not defend on that ground in court, though of course it would do so. because the court would itself be obliged to take notice of the failure to comply with the bill of lading. (Copyright. December, 1918, bv Elton J. Buckley.) A BEAUTIFUL STATE CAPITAL. It is the good fortune of Harrisburg to be the capital of a State which though too often sadly misgoverned. Is still disposed to do the handsome thing by its seat of government. This fact Is brought out strikingly in the sketches published of the proposed improvement of the extension of Capitol Park, which presents a remarkable opportunity for the beautiflcation of the city on the Susquehanna. The ground em- braced in this extension has been pur- chased bj' the Commonwealth at an ex- pense of over $2,000,000, and cleared of the very shabby buildings which long covered it. The removal of these gives a space of nearly ?J0 acres In the rear of the Capitol, a splendid opening for the best work of competent architects and landscape gar- deners. The plans prepared for the utiliza- tion of this area, including a fine memorial bridge over the tracks of the Pennsylvania Railroad, seem to be well designed and judicious. It will fall to the Sproul ad- ministration to see that these are carried out without any of that graft and scandal which made the construction of the new Capitol so painful a matter to honest persons. The location of Harrisburg is such that It ought to be made one of the most beauti- ful of the smaller cities of the country, especially when back of It stands a Com- monwealth read.v to spend millions for im- provements. The frontage on the Susque- hanna, of which such excellent advantage has been taken in the parking of the river bank, suggests the extension of that work. Back of the city lie hills affording glorious views and available for residential sections of the best type. The lordly Susquehanna, so broad and so picturesque, with Its islands and vistas of mountains. Is an asset of Incomparable value. Ilappily for the good of the community. It has had munici- pal administrators who have realized all MM^MMMMMMMSM^ AND BULBS IBobbtngton's 128 Chamber* St., N. Y. City mMmmmmmmimimm m these possibilities, and who have been glad to co-operate with the State authorities In bringing City anil State improvements in- to entire harmony. A continuation of such co-operation, as applied to the treatment of the Capitol Park extension, ought to produce the happiest results. It is not too much to hope that as Harrisburg grows in beauty It will exercise a refining and up- lifting influence upon the Solons who gather there for biennial tinkering of the State laws. Amid such attractive sur- roundings they may in time attain to wis- dom and political Independence. Let us at least believe In such a possibility. In the meantime, the good people of Pennsylvania will be glad to see the Capitol improve- ments pressed as rapidly as possible and brought to a finish without a suspicion ot any scandal — Philadelphia Record. From the old boss-ridden state of Pennsylvania it is a relief once in a while to hear a good word, especially if the same applies to our dearly be- loved cult — horticulture. In thirty years wo have not heard a better indi- cation of the old progressive spirit of the pioneers, from Bartram down, and that there still exists among them that spirit than is shown by the fine edi- torial from the Philadelphia Record reprinted herewith. The strong point is its recognition of the mental effect of good horticulture on the minds of the average man, no matter what cave he comes from to the state capital. We commend this to the attention of every state in the union. It is easier to start a fire for the young ones than for the old ones to blaze out of their ashes! Pennsylvania is old — the Keystone state— and like New England, long held sway in horticulture, but from the state, since policies got too one- sided, horticulture has been little thought of by the powers that be. Xow we are glad to see a rift In the blackness by this fine recognition of what horticulture means in human culture and happiness. May the Phoenix rise from its ashes and may Pennsylvania once more become a leader in progress and refinement. O. C. Watson. Mf\ 638 HOETICULTUKE December 28, 1918 IN THE National Capitol *t yonr «erTle« to dellTer Flowcrm •r Deslens an Order by T«I»- srmph or otherwlso. Prompt Rollabls Serrloe. GEORGE H. COOKE Conneotloat Ave. and Ij St. WASBnNOTON, D .C. "The Telegraph Florist" Memb«r of Florists' Telej^raph Delircry 124 TREMONT ST. IM roB KANSAS CITY Trantfer Your Ordtr* to SAMUEL MURRAY 1017 Grand Aveoue Homber Florlita' Telocrmph DellTory DAVID CLARKE'S SONS Dalivor orders trom any part of the couBtry f New York City Writ* or Telermph 2139-2141 Broadway, • New York Telephone 1662-lSSS Colnmbn* KOTTMILLER, Florist 426 Madison Ave. and 49th St., New York. Also Vanderbilt Hotel Telephone. Mamy Hill 78S Out-of-town Orders Solleited. Location Central. Personal Attention. Member F. T. D. Asso. 4DAM SERENGER FLORIST "'^IVreet. BANGOR, ME. iVe Cover all Points In Maine Providence, Rhode Island Johnston Brothers LEADING FLORISTS 38 Dorrance Street Member Florists* Telegraph Delivery 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. T. — The Eosery, 23 Steuben St. Albany, N. Y. — Danker. Bangor, Me. — Adam Sekenger, 32 New- bury St. Boston— Thos. F. Galvin, 1 t»ark St. Boston— Penn the Florist, 124 Tremont St Brooklyn, N. T. — Wilson, 3-5 Greene Ave. Buffalo, N. Y. — S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St Buffalo. N. Y.— Palmer's, 304 Main St Cambridge, Mass. — John McKenzie, 1927 Mass. Ave. Chicago— William J. Smyth, Michigan Ave. and- 31st St Cleveland, O.— J. M. Gasser Co., Ehiclld Ave. Cleveland, C— Adam Graham & Sons, 5523 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, O.— Knoble Bros., 1836 W. 25th St Cleveland, 0.— The Smith 4 Fetters Co., 735 B^icUd Ave. Denver, Col.— Park Floral Co., 1643 Broadway. Detroit, Mich. — J. Breitmeyer'g Sons, corner Brodway and Gratiot Ave. Blizabeth, N. J.— Leahy's, 1169 H. Jersey St East Orange, N. J.— Smith, The Florist Pall River, Mass.— Warbnrton, 496 New Boston Rd. and 38 N. Main St Fiahkill, N. Y.— Wood Bros. Kansas City, Mo.— Samnel Murray, 1W.7 Grand Ave. New Haven, Conn.— J. N. Champion ft Co., 1026 Chapel St New York— David Clarke's Sons, 2139- 2141 Broadway. New York— Alex. McConnell, 611 Bth Are. New York- Young St Nugent, 42 W. 28th. New York — A. T. Bunyard, 413 Madlion Ave., at 48th St. New York- Dards, N. B. corner 44th St and Madison Ave. New York— Q. B. M. Stumpp, 761 Fifth Ave. New York— Kottmiiler, 426 Madison Are. and 49th St, also Vanderbilt Hotel. New York— Max Schllng, 785 Fifth Are. WILSON BROOKLYN NEW YORK Main Store 3 and 6 Greene Ave. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Asso. Phones, Prospect 6800-6801-6802 DELIVERIES IN NEW TORK, BROOK- LYN and IX)NG ISLAND A. T. BUNYARD NEW YORK 413 Madison Ave. at 48th Street I GCARANTEE SATISFACTION ■WIKRMBKfV F". T. C3. JK. The GREAT WORLD WAR WON but we must still back up THE GOVERNMENT to our uttermost BUY AND SELL WAB 8AVINO STAMPS F.T. ^DARDSZ^ Established 1874 341 Madison Avenne NEW TOBK M BREITMEYER'S =SONS— Cor. Broadway and Gratiot Are*. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs . . . Higli Grade Gut Blooms We cover all Michigan point* &nd S9»d teotions of Ohio, Indiana and CBaadft. Members Florists' Telegraph DeliTory Association. oOD£ BROS CO WASHiycTOKQe GUDE BROS. CO. WASHINGTON, D. C. Menber FlorlaM Tele^tripb Dehvery BLOOMINGDALE'S Cut Flower Establishment C. C. TREPEL, Proprietor Largest Retailer of Cut Flowers and Plants in the World Orders from the Trade for Deliveries anywhere in the City carefully executed. Lexington Ave. and 59th St., New York THE ROSERY 23 STEUBEN ST. ^LL-B^^NY. N. Y. FLOWER DELIVERIES FOR ALBANY AND VICINITY M«mben FlorUts' Telegraph Delivery G. E. M. STUMPP 761 Fifth Ave. NEW YORK CITY Mwifcer Flwists' Telegraph Deliwnf Assi. YOUNG & NUGENT 42 West 28 Street New York Member Florists' TeIerT«ph DeUT«ry NO ORDERS ACCEPTED FOB LK8S- THAN $6.00 DANKER Albany, New York The best of F. T. D. Service alwaya December 28, 1918 HORTICULTURE 639 CHICAGO Send Your Order* to WILLIAM J. SMYTH Member FloriiU' Telegraph Delivery AstociatioD Michigan Ave. at 31st Street Prompt Auto Deliyery Service THOS. F. GALVIN tr*^. NEW YORK BOSTON i. 561 Fifth Ave. Vanderbllt Hot«l Park Street 799 Boylston Street lilinriis ti Uiann ui ill Eutin Piiits Orders Filled Day or NIkU for O I- E V E I-. AIM D and State of Ohio Complete Stock. Regalar disoonnt to Trade. KNOBLE BROS. 18M W. 26th St., Cleveland, O. Member Florists' Telerraph DellTeiT THE SMITH & FETTERS CO. 735 Euclid Avenue CLEVELAND, OHIO Flowers of Every Kind in Season CLEVELAND A. GRAHAM & SON 5523 Euclid Ave. Will take good care of your orders Members e; F. T. D. Astociatitn. Retail Deliveries to central Hndson Blrer points, on Teleffraphlo Order. WOOD BROS. nSHKILJL, N. T. S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y. JiJfDIEBSON serrlce means fresh, stnrdr Btoek and prompt dellTerlee In BUFFAU), lOCKPOBT, NIAGAEA FAtl-S and WESTERN NEW TOBK. Member Florists' Telecraph Delivery HIGH GRADE PLANTS Fer Retail Stores a Specialty ASK FOR UST THOMAS ROLAND. Nahant, Mass. WORCESTER, MASS. Randall's Flower Shop HABBT I. BANDAII,, Proprietor. Mamber Florista' Tolerraph DeUvory New York — Bloomingdale's (C. C. Trcpel, Prop), Lexington Ave. and 59tb St. Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda, 1418 Faruum St. Philadelphl.i— Chas. H. Grakelow, Broad St. at Cumberland. Providence, R. I.— Jobnston Bros., 38 Dorrance St. Rochester, N. Y.— J. B. Keller Sons, 25 Clinton Ave. N. St. Louis, Mo.— Fred C. Weber, 4328-28 Olive St. St. Paul, Minn.— Holm & Olson, Inc. Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. — F. R. Pier- son Co. Toronto, Can.— J. H. Donlop, 8-10 West Adelaide St. Washington, D. C— Gnde Bros., 1214 F St. Washington, D. C— George H. Cooke, Connecticut Ave. and L St. Worcester, Mass. — Randall's Flower Sbop, 22 Pearl St. New York— Tbos. F. Galvln, Fifth Ave., at 4etb St. New York — George B. Hart, Roch- ester , N. y.; Wallace R. Pierson, Cromwell, Conn. Philadelphia — James Brown, Coates- ville, Pa., and John Cox, formerly of S. S. Pennock Co., home on furlough from Newport News, Va.; Harry K. Rohrer, Lancaster, Pa.; Wm. Ehman, Corfu, N. Y. PHILADELPHIA CHAS. H. GRAKELOWE T.D. Everything in Flowers Broad Street at Cumberland Qtiality and Reliability WARBURTON FALL RIVEK, MASS. DeUverlea af Flowera aad naata ta FAIO, BIVKB aad eaattvaaas (errltary. H. F. A. LANGE WORCESTER, MASS. Deliveries te aU points la New Bnrlaad. US.OW Square Feet af Oiaaa. Member FlorisU' Telegraph Dellrery AaaocUtlon. EAST ORANGE, N. J. SMITH, The Floritt We deliver by antomoblle In East, West and South Orange, also Glen Ridge, Mont- clalr Bloomfleld, Newark and New York. ST. LOUIS, MO. FRED C. WEBER 4326-28 Olive St. Mtntitr FloritU Ttlegrapk Delivtry Ati«c{ati»n NOTICE mm A LS. W4 kavi m< <(«-< tnly THE I. M. GA88ER COMPANY, CLEVELAHB Euclid AvoflHO The Far- Famed Flowers of TORONTO Dellrered on mall or telerrmph order tmt 9MJ oceaaioB, In any part of tho Do^lalom, JOHN H. DUNLOP •-1* Weat Adelaide St. - TOBOKTO, ONT HESS & SWOBODA FLORISTS Telephones ISOI and L, IBSt 1415 Farnum St. OIVIAMA, NEB. Efficient Delivery Service ALL BOSTON SCBCBBB JOHN McKENZIE 1927 Mass. Ave., CAMBBIDG£, MASS. "THE HOME OF FLOWERS" The ImTffeat cut flower store la AjbotIoa. Orders for the TWIN CITIB8 and for aD Northwestom points kItob prompt »^ t«ntion. HOLM & OLSON, Incorpor.t.s--; 7»-°o 10 Lilies, LoDKiflorum 35.00 to Lilies, Speciosum 8.00 to Li>r of the Valler ' 4.00 to SnapdrsffOD Violets Stevia Calendula Chrysuithein«iiis Gardenias Adianttun Smilax Asparaffos Plnmosns. & Si»ran. (100 Bchs.) • . . . 150.00 75 -oo J5-00 50.00 50.00 50.00 40.00 40.0c 50.00 40.00 35.00 150.00 35.CO 90.00 1.50 3.00 2.00 35.C0 35.00 to 3 50 3.00 4.00 50. CO 75.00 1.50 35.00 50.00 65.00 30.00 ia.oo le.oo 5 00 5.oe 5.00 6.00 6.00 I3.00 12. eo to lOS.OO lo to to to 4.00 l.CO 3.00 15. CO ao..oo to 30 00 to 85,00 50.C0 30.00 50.00 35.00 23.00 10. CO 10,00 15.00 25.00 I7-SO 150.00 35.00 8.00 8.00 3.00 5.00 50.00 I-5C 35.00 150.00 85.00 50.0a 35.00 30.00 15.00 ■ 5.00 15.00 15.00 IC .DO 75« 35.35 to 100. ao 10 75.00 to 50.00 to 60.00 to 50,00 ,11.00 I. CO 40.00 •5-00 30.00 15.0a IO,CO 3.00 6.00 to 6.00 1.50 25.00 50.00 30-C 60. o J. A. BUDLONG 184 North Wabaah Avenue, CHICAGO Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers ROSES, CARNATIONS AND ALL OTHER SEASONABLE STOCK Shipping orders have mott careful attention always William F. Kasting Co. ^AAI-lol«s■llo F~lc S«6-570 WASHINGTON STREET • ris-fcs BUFFALO, N. Y. December 28, 1918 HORTICULTURE 641 Flower Market Reports WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS — ™^* "^^-^iJSi EMS ONLY The most unprecedented BOSTON condition in their his- tory was the situation which confronted wholesale dealers in the market this Christmas, and while the causes were partially understood and the situation to a certain oxtent discounted in advance business from a commercial standpoint was the live- liest ever enjoyed in the local market. A general cleanup was effected in every grade of stock and scarcity kept the prices soaring. Stock as a rule was of excellent quality and as rapidly a.s shipments were received were as rapidly disposed of. Roses had the popular demand with carnations run- ning a close second. Violets, while scarce, did not seem to have the call expected, while enough sweet peas could not be obtained to fill orders. Lilies also held up well. Holly and the general run of greens also, de- manded high prices and nothing was left but a few scattering remnants. Plants were finally scarce as growers had contracted for their sale many weeks in advance of the holiday and there seemfl to be an eager customer for even the culls. Business for the CLEVELAND past week was ex- cellent. Plant grow- ers are completely sold out and whole- salers report stocks practically ex- hausted. Prices are very good and al- though supply is below normal, the to- tal business done is above the records of last year. Roses, carnations, stevias, poinsettias and violets are the principal flowers for Christmas, and they are in greater supply than at first thought. Such greens as adian- tum, smilax and asparagus are excel- lent and abundant. Holly, mistletoe, laurel, and other Christmas greens are below normal and the market cleaned up early. Colder weather is predicted and it is hoped will set in ■soon so that firing may be taken up in earnest in the greenhouses. The Christmas PHILADELPHIA cut flower mar- ket was generally expected to be abnormal and all the prophecies have been fulfilled — and then some. There was not half enough stock to go around and the loud wails from buyers who did not understand the situation— and few of them did— was a trial and tribulation to the re- tailer. This was especially true of the retailer with an established trade, whose great pride has been to try and treat his customers about as liberally at Christmas as any other time; but Am . Beauty , SpedaJ " Fucy aod Extra " " No. I and culls Ruisell Hadler Euler, Mock AicDberg, Hoosier Beauty Ward, Hillingdon Kaiaraey, Kty, Tah Ophelia. Sunburst C«ra4iti9Bs Cattlcru Lili««. Learinonun Liliea, Sp«cio*iuii Lily of the Vallsr SnapdragoQ. VioUU Stevia Calaadola Ckryaanthanivnaa Gardaaiaa AdsaataMi Saailaz A>p«rm««aPla.ASpr«B. (looBhs.) CINCINNATI Dee. i6 CHICAGO Bee. i6 BUFFALO Dec. » PnTSBURC Dec. I* 50.00 10.00 15.00 15.00 15. ao 19.00 12.00 10.00 ta.oo 76.00 75 00 75 00 Jj.oo 3I.OC jJ.oo 35.00 3*. 00 3* .00 20.00 JJ.CO 10.00 to 100.00 to 20. CO to 75.00 50.00 ao.oo 20.00 15.00 iS.oa 15.00 IS. 00 12.00 is.ao IS. 00 75.00 30.00 6.ao 15.C0 to to ta 100 00 «• 75.00 la 35.00 10 75.00 ! to S5.00 ta a5.aol to 3* .00 to 25.00 to 25.0a 35.CO 20.00 to 150.00 to 15.00 to 400 25.00 S.oo ao.co 1.50 5.00 50.00 1. 00 ao.oo 75.00 2.50 2.00 6.00 90.00 25.00 1.00 to to 50.00 to 8.00 3.00 3.00 la.oo 50.00 50.C0 1.50 35.00 150.00 60.00 40.00 • o: e.oc t.oo i.co 6.00 6.00 6-00 6.00 4.ao 60.00 15.00 6.00 8.00 6.CO 1.50 3.00 10.00 15.00 1.00 ta 73.00 ta 50.00 ta 15. CO M ao.oc to 15.00 to 1 5 .CO so.oo e.oo 15.00 15.00 8.0c 7500 20.00 8.00 10.00 tc.oo 2.00 to to 35.00 to 5.00 40. CO •5.00 a.oo 20.00 50.00 60.00 4C.00 ic.oo is.oo 10 00 13.00 19.00 IS.OO 75.00 10 75.0a to 50.00 to 30.00 to JO. 00 10 to 30.00 to to 20.00 to 25.00 to 30.00 to 15.00 to 100.00 tc 35.00 to to to 8.00' to 3 aa to to 6.00 to 50.00 to to 2.00 to so.oa to 75.00 those whose business is more with transient customers also had their troubles. Of course, a great many orders had to be turned down entirely. It was a case of trying to serve old customers first so far as stocks would allow and if there happened to be any little thing left the transient was let have it. The situation was not quite so bad in the plant line, as many of the astute retailers had their con- tracts with the growers made months ago, and could, therefore, keep prices from soaring much when the holidays came around. Not only that condii- tion, but, unlike the cut flower end, the 'flu epidemic did not cut into the quantity or quality. In spite of all that, however, other conditions, such as shutdowTis, coal shortages, labor shortages, and general uncertainty about war conditions away back at planting time, there was shortage here also, and many who would have pre- ferred a nice flowering plant had to be satisfied with a palm or a croton. Christmas trees, holly and all greens, were scarce and high, not because Dame Nature was off crop, but mainly on account of labor and transportation conditions. The rose supply is ROCHESTER fair and includes chiefly longer grade stock. Lilies are in good demand but the supply is not over large. The sup- ply of violets for the holidays looks as though it may be very limited and high prices prevail. Carnations are very scarce. Greens of all kinds are in good demand. The week before ST. LOUIS Christmas found the market strong. Carna- tions have declined in price. Roses are scarce and well commanded high prices. Sunshine and warm weather has brought on violets which are pro- (Continued on page Gf/S) Bigger, Better Business Nothing that you can do will compare with judicious advertif- ing. Judicious Advertising is that which appeals to that class of readers who have need for the goods one has to offer and who are able to pay for the same. Ad- vertising addressed to anybody else is largely ineffective and the bigger the circulation paid for the greater the waste. If you wish to reach the re- sponsible and desirable people in the Florist, Gardening, Seed and Nursery industries, HORTICULTURE can serve you well. This it has been doing for the past thirteen years, for wise advertisers. Are you one of them? If not, now is a good time to start something Bigger, Better Business 643 HOETICULTUEE December 28, 1918 H. E. FROMENT Wholesale Commiuion Florist Choice Cut Flowers N«w AddreM, 14S Weat 2Sth St., NEW TOBK Talepbonea: 2200, 2201, Madison Bqnai*. — WIVL P. FORD — Wholesale Florist 107 W. 2 8tli Street, NEW YORK Telephone 5335, FarrsKOt. Call and Inspect the Best Bstabllsment In th« Wholesale Flower District JOHN YOUNG & CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS S3 WEST 28tk STREET NEW YORK CITY Cenai{^meMtt Solicittd Phone Fsmrnt 4SM WALTER F. SHERIDAN Wholesale Commission Dealer In CHOICE CUT FLOWERS 13S West 28th Street, New York Teiepbon»=9eS£-SSS$ Hadison 3qoar« RIEDEL ft MEYER, Inc. Wholesale Commission READY FOR BUSINESS 49 WEST 28tli ST. NEW YORK. GEO. C. SIEBRECHT WHOLESALE FLORIST CONSIONMENT8 SOLICITED riiom{«o8jr4BiueDT NEW YORK THE KERVAN CO Fresh Oat DeeorsHTS KrerrrMaa. Hlchest SUndard of Quality. Larseat Stock In America. Write for Illustrated Catalos o( Greens and Florists' Supplies 119 W. 28th St., - - NEW YORK WILLIAM H. KUEBLER Brooklyn'* Foramost and Best If HOLESALE COMMISSION HOUSE A First Clau Market far *i(8 CUT FLOWERS m Waionghby St BrooklyB, M„ f I. C. FORD t2i West 28th St., NEW YORK 'fi WES. Wr WIIIM A Full Une of ALL, CUT FLOWBBS. Telephone 3870 Farrvrnt. ~^'- WHOLESALE WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORIST !5^^/gf£;yS? TBUPBONB ! m^ A fnll Use a( Ohelec Oat Flawsr Btaek (ar tSi »Br»sses. rAtRAfloi 131 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Business Here Is Alw^ays Good I NEED MORE FLOWERS. Send your stock here and get 'Top Market Prices ERIVIAN \A/EI 130 West 28th Street New York AGENT FOK 0ABUl,O'S CATTLKYAS HENRY M. ROBINSON CO. OF NEW YORK BB-B7 >A^*«« a««h TaUvha IS — WtO Hsdla •a Square HAUmiOS L. OlJiSS, Tra Coaslva at* BaHsHaS NEW lORK QDOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only ROSES AND CARNATIONS Amertcan Bsauty, Special Fancy and Kztra. ** " No. I and colli. * RiiM«a. H«U*y Enler. Mock, Key ArettbMv, Hooaier Beauty Wuti. HUlaiwdon KUUrney. Taft Ophelia, Sanl»ant Camatiotta im Piit If WMk lil. 21 1111 50.00 35.00 10.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 6.oe SO.OO 4.00 75.00 jO.OO 33.00 33.00 40.00 »9.oo SO.OO 13.00 13.00 ao.oo la.oo FlntrartifffNl IcfUn Die. 23 1111 to to t« to 50.00 3S*<» 10.00 8.«« 8,00 8.00 B.oo 6.00 to 8.00 to 10.00 to 4.oe to 73.00 50.00 ■5,00 •5.00 40,00 >3.oe 30.00 15.00 t3,oo ••,00 st.oe WE WANT MORE SHIPPERS We hare a nDmeren* clientage of New York Clt7 boyera and tha da aaed* cor snpplr. This Is eapaclally trae af Base*. We hare erarj taeUtty aB4 abundant means and best returns are assured for stack eonslgned to oi. Addraaa Tear Bhlpisats ta UNITED CUT FLOWER CO. Inc. 1 1 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK D, J. Pappas, Pre*. RCED (Sl KKLLER 132 West 26th St., New York Florists' Supplies We manufacture all our iitai Disitns, Baskets, Win Wirk &Noviltiis and are dealers In Decorative Glassware, Growers and Florists* Beqalsltcs Boston Floral Supply COs 347-3S7 Cambridge St., Boston Headquarters for CYCAS, BASKETS, WIBB DESIGNS and WAX FLOWEB8 Send tor price list If you have not re- ceived one. WILLIAM MACKIE WHOLESALE FLORIST 106 West 28th Street, NEW TOBK Conslgmnents Sollolted TELEPHONE: FABBAOCT 1W ROBERT DYSART CJERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT Simple methods of eorrect aceaontlnc espeoially adapted for florists' osa. BOOKS BALANCED AND ADJC8TKD 40 STATE STREET . . Telephone Mala M BOSTON When writing Advertisers kindly mention Horticulturi December 28, 1918 M 0 IJ T 1 (' U !. T U i? E 643 Flower Market Reports {Continued from page G.'ilJ ducing quite an Increase to the sup- ply. Christmas novelties are selling is'ell, including holly and mistletoe. Obituary John Paget. Central Pennsylvania has lost one of its best known and oldest gardeners, in the death on Dec. 23. of John Paget, who for 26 years was head gardener at the Pennsylvania State Hospital at Harrisburg. Mr. Paget was 75 years old. He came to Philadelphia from Eng- land in 1870, and five years later he entered the employ of the late U. S. Senator Don Cameron at Lochill, just south of Harrisburg, and remained there for seventeen years, then going to the State Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary Paget, and the following children: John P. and Alfred N., of Guayaquil. Ecuador; Mrs. Ger- trude A. Learner, of Florida; Wilmer J., assistant superintendent of the Botanic Gardens. Washington, D. C; and Mrs. Edward Hikes, Mrs. George Kuebler, Donald C. and Alan N., of Harrisburg, Pa. D. Mendels. Mr. D. Mendels of the firm of Frey- ling & Mendels, Grand Rapids, Michi- gan, died at his home on Wealthy street, Wednesday, December 18th, after a brief illness of two days. Al- though the immediate cause of his death has been coming on for the past 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? J. J. CO AN, Inc. Wholesale Florist 116 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Phones: ¥7 ■! • • /^ ■ r^i Farr.gut 5413 and 5891 Everything in Cut Mowers J. K. IM "A IBiOER l.'^raB Wa9L8SU« G^MMISSIO:» TIADE FOK OVBK THIKTT TEARS" Have a demand for more thIe«laU ChryuuitfaeniUBll Gurjfloiaa Aitiantam Smilax •••• Aaparasna Plumocaa. A Sprca (loo bunches) . LKt Part it Ink FInt Piit il WhI Die. 21 ki|iMii|lw.2S lltl 1111 50.00 to 100.00 50.00 to ICO.OO 10.00 to 90.00 10. OC to to .00 5. CO to le.oo 5.00 to lO.OO ♦.00 to B.oo 4.00 to B.oo 4.00 to 10.00 4.to to 10.00 i5« to to 2.00 3.0* to to 3.C0 9.00 to 4 00 3.00 to 4.00 10.00 to 50.00 10.00 to 30.00 30. CO to 75.00 90.00 to yj.oo ■ 75 to 1.00 .75 to 1.00 19.00 to 16.00 19.00 to 16.00 iS.oo to 90.00 »3.oo 10 30.00 four years, he was at his work until the Monday before his death, having made all preparations for the day's business. He was sixty-eight years old on August 20th, being born in the Netherlands in 1850 and coming to this country in 1870. He has been engaged in floriculture since 1875. In 1880 he started his present business with Nicholas Freyling as partner. Mr. Freyling passed away fourteen years ago and was succeeded by his son, Edward N. Freyling. Mr. Men- dels is survived by his wife and one married daughter. Besides a success- ful business career he was a man of exemplary habits and staunch princi- ples. He was a prominent member of the Reformed Church and zealous in its interests and philanthropies. most popular clerks employed in any store in the business section of the city. He is survived by his wife, one son, his father, three brothers. Mr. Crotty's wife and his son are both confined to the home at 12 Wabash avenue with influenza. Joseph A. Crotty. Joseph A. Crotty, 34 years and 10 months old, for many years employed as a clerk in the store of F. B. Mad- aus, florist at 370 Main street, Wor- cester, died Dec. 17 in his home, 12 Wabash avenue, of pneumonia which developed from influenza. Mr. Crotty was one of the best known men in Worcester connected with the florist business and had a host of friends in all sections of the city. For 24 years he served as clerk in the Main street store. As a boy of 10 years he commenced work after school hours, and later, when his studies in the Worcester schools were complet- ed, he devoted his entire time to the business. Mr. Crotty was one of the HENTZ t NASH, Inc. Wholesale Commlsion Florists 55 and 57 Weat 26th Straat ^'""r^^J.t ''' NEW YORK H. BAYERSDORFER & CO. Manufactarers and Importers 1129 Arch St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. THE LEADrNG PXORISTS' SUPPI-T HOUSE OF A.MERICA QCAUTY QCANTITT CHARLES MILLANG WhoietaU Florist SS-61 We»t Mth St., NEW TOB.K ATTBJiTIOJJ TABUBTT Wired Toothpicks MaaafMitored bj W.J.COWEE, Berlin, N.Y. le.OOO. ..$XJM »0,0«0...|».75 Bwnple fra*. For wl« br deaden. 644 HORTICULTURE December 28, 1918 COMMERCIAL HORTICULTURAL CHEMICALS F. A. Wilson of Nahant, Mass., has kindly prepared for us the following abstract of a recent address by him before the Horticultural Club of Bos- ton. We regard It as a very valuable contribution on a very vital subject. In the free and mostly untrammel- led operations of trade In normal times, but few people have any op- portunity to see at their true values the importance of certain essential materials. "Easy come, easy go", the saying is, and a carefree use and consideration is natural and habitual. For the same reason the vital ele- ment of transporation is imconsidered — most persons do not realize what is involved. It is only in the stress of our war emergency that the public has studied eagerly the reasons for one or another scarcity or curtail- ment— and have learned that trans- portation is one great vital factor of modern living conditions, and a factor made all important by the congestion of population; in fact these two ele- ments are closely allied — for better transporation made congestion of pop- ulations and the latter made the best transporation methods a prime neces- ity. Among the things which we of the horticultural profession have especi- ally noticed is the shortage of our im- portant chemicals Nitrogen, Phos- phorous and Potash — or, which is the same thing, of their important com- pounds which we commonly use. A chemical also of service, though less directly, is Sulphuric Acid. This acid is made commercially from materials obtained in our country, but the un- usual demand has outrun the supply. Yet tremendous possibilities for its manufacture are about us. Large smelter stacks waste sulphur com- pounds easily turned into sulphuric acid — but unfortunately these are not always conveniently near the place of demand — and always it must be re- membered that with chemicals which are used so largely the price is com- paratively low and transportation charges may amount to a large per- centage. Sulphuric acid combined with ammonia yields ammonium sul- phate, much used in agriculture; and with the phosphate rocks, of which there is no dearth to get the "super- phosphates" (soluble calcium phos- phate) commonly used as fertilizer. Nitrogen is a dull, inert chemical — present to a large extent in our at- mosphere, but difficult to obtain be- cause of its lack of affinity for any other material. Nitric acid or ammon- ia— the two are interchangeable ma- terials— is involved in the making of all high explosives and vital (through easily made compounds) to agricul- ture; thus it feeds guns or men — and is of equal importance tfl all nations everywhere. Used with toluene, cot- ton, and glycerine, nitric acid yields trinitrotoluene, gun cotton and nitro glycerine; ammonia combined with sulphuric acid yields ammonium sul- phate for fertilizer, and with nitric acid yields ammonium nitrate used with trinitrotoluene for high explo- sives. The nitrogen question has become extremely Important. The world's supply came from the Chilean nitrate beds in the form of nitrate of soda, itself a soluble compound for fertili- zer, and one easily treated to produce nitric acid — but in its treatment sul- phuric acid is used, thus affecting our supply of fertilizers in the making of which sulphuric acid is also needed. Transportation cut off this nitrogen supply and greatly stimulated other means of production most of which were pre war methods, practical enough but yielding a result only at a greater cost. These are all proces- ses for getting atmospheric nitrogen. Among them is one notable electrical process — the Birkeland-Eyde Process — which has proven especially use- ful where cheap electricity is avail- able from water power. This means that in our own country electricity from fuel mu^t chiefly be used at a greater expense — and adding a com- plication to the fuel question. There are several other methods — two of which are represented in government plants in this country. One at Shef- field, Alabama, gets nitrogen from liquid air and combines it with hydro- gen at high pressure and tempera- ture to get ammonium nitrate — the product of this plant will be about 20,000 tons a year. Another plant at Mussel Shoals, Alabama, is expected to yield ammonia at a lower price than other methods getting nitrogen from the air. The capacity is over 100,000 tons a year. It is interesting to note that plati- num, which people have been asked to conserve by abstaining from platinum jewelry, is used to produce a phenom- enon known as catalysis. Its mere presence in a mixture of materials from which nitric or sulphuric acids is made hastens the process of chemi- cal combination. Substances which do this are called catalysts. The phe- nomenon is understood and used, but not explained — and it would not be surprising to find it playing a part in plant and animal life which may be diverted to practical service. So far as platinum is concerned, a cata- lyst used thus indirectly in the mak- ing of food for guns and men, the only considerable supply now known is in Russia. The third chemical now considered of paramount importance to agricul- ture is potash. The world's natural supply of this is in Alsace-Lorraine — until now controlled by Germany for fifty years. Under skillful exploita- tion perhaps too much potash for food crops has been used — it Is cer- tain that our diminished supply has been in part counteracted by other means and materials. In 1917 we only used in this country about one fifth of our pre war demands. More seems to be needed Bast than West — an item to be considered in looking for an available supply which may lessen transporation costs. There are certain natural deposits in this country, but not enough for needs, and in the West— away from place of greatest use. Potash can also be ob- tained from cement kilns and blast furnace flues and wood ashes — in small quantities at present, but capa- ble of development. Giant kelp of the Pacific Coast yields a supply— but also involving transportation costs. Nearly ten percent of the potash used in our country in 1917 was derived from molasses. The industry in this country is small but promising— and we may soon be fairly independent of imports. It was said that ammonia and nitro- gen were about equally valuable for the production of important com- pounds. Ammonia is produced chief- ly as a by-product in the manufacture of illuminating gas— and is also a by- product in the making of coke. Coke ovens have commonly wasted this, as well as important coal tar products — but more efficient installations are remedying this trouble. This war de- mand for ammonia cannot be satis- fied by these means, however, unless coke is overproduced— with a result- ing strain on our fuel situation. Chemistry plays an important part in industry — and in nearly all branches of it. Important research December 28, 1918 HORTICULTURE G-ir, work will always challenge the skill of trained workers — although of near- ly all industries this may be said of other than chemical lines. In our own industry there is a large field of exploitation open — needing coopera- tive action and sure to yield large results, both for the advancement ol the profession, and for the pocket books of the practitioners. THE ALSATIAN POTASH DE- POSITS. The mere loss of a manufacturing ndustry, no matter how highly devel- oped, is far less serious than the loss of a supply of raw materials. Manu- facturing industries based largely on foreign raw materials may be easily transplanted ; the productive forces, the capital, the enterprising spirit, the technical training and commercial connections involved are comparative- ly mobile and may be restored after overcoming a certain amount of dis- turbance during the period of transi- tion. The loss of raw materials, on the other hand, is final and irreplace- able. The mere mention of ore, pot- ash, and petroleum is sufficient to in- dicate the significance of Alsace-Lor- raine' in the German outlook as re- gards to raw materials. As to petroleum, Alsace produced prior to the war 42 per cent of the total amount of 120,000 tons of crude oil produced in Germany, and while the yield has increased somewhat lately, it is still of slight importance as compared with the total German consumption of petroleum. The pot- ash deposits are of far greater im- portance, both from an economic and politico-economic standpoint. It is true that the potash deposits in the other parts of Germany are more than suflRcient for domestic consump- tion and export. But the loss of the Alsatian deposits (about 10 mines be- longing mostly to the German potash syndicate) will deprive Germany of the world monopoly which it has heretofore enjoyed and take away from it one of the few weapons of economic defense. While the state- ments in the Allied press to the effect that the Alsatian deposits will be suf- ficient to provide potash for all coun- tries outside of Germany may be ex- aggerated, the fact remains that the loss of these deposits is of extreme importance. The potash monopoly, the Berliner Tageblatt asserts, en- abled Germany not only to fix the prices for foreign markets above those for domestic consumption, but also to offer an important product In exchange for raw material produced by countries depending on German HOTEL CUMBERLAND /^ ^^^3SS^.v NEW YORK, Broadway at 54th Street ItrDiulway carH from Uranil CVntnil Depot Till A\einit> Curs from reniiKylviiniti t^tatlon MODERN AND FIREPROOF strictly First-Clasg KateH Ki'imunublo Rooms with AdjoiniDg Bath, • $2.00 up nP ififi^iTsil n Rooms with Private Bath, • $2.50 up m IllU^^ Suites, .... $4.00 up Ten minutes walk to 30 theatres c^t^^ ^^H Senil for Booklet ^^ y^^^^^^ HARRY P. STIMSON Only New York Hotel Wmdow-Sereened Throughout potash. The loss of the Alsatian de- posits will therefore put an end to the independent export policy of Ger- many as regards potash and will force it either to cut prices or enter into an agreement with the new own- ers of the Alsatian deposits. — U. S. Commerce Reports. RECONSTRUCTION COURSE IN AG- RICULTURE IN OHIO. Agricultural reconstruction prob- lems are to be given careful consider- ation in a special eight weeks' course at the College of Agriculture, Colum- bus, beginning January 6 and ending February 28. The subjects taught will be live-stock management, soil fertility, farm crops, dairying, fruit growing and gardening, poultry rais- ing, farm management and farm me- chanics. While this course is in charge of the same faculty members as the four year course, it is distinct- ly different and especially prepared for the busy farmer who wants to get the last word in agricultural informa- tion and as related to current condi- tions. In commenting recently on the ad- visability of enrolling in such a course, Major W. S. Pealer, of the State Draft Headquarters said, "I personally from my knowledge of the agricultural con- ditions existing in Ohio would urge every agricultural worker to avail himself of the opportunity offered by such a course. This country must prepare for the readjustment and re- organization that is going to follow a signing of peace and one of the prob- lems ia. going to be that of agricultural production. The scarcity of labor must of necessity be made up by the increased efficiency of those engaged in such work." INDIANA'S GARDEN RECORD. During the spring and summer or 1»18 approximately 640,000 gardens were planted in Indiana, which pro- duced products of an estimated value of $15,000,000, according to the report of the Indiana county agent leader. This number includes both city and farm gardens and is based on repoits obtained from 175 cities and towns. The increase in the number of gar- dens over 1917 was 28 per cent and the increase in value 50 per cent. The higher percentage of increase in value can be explained in two ways. The size of the individual garden was in- creased in many cases, thus produc- ing more vegetables, and the larger number of people who gardened for the first time in 1917 were more pro- ficient gardeners during the 1918 sea- son, and consequently were able to produce more food on a given amount of ground. According to the report of the county agent leader, people living on farms planted one garden for every four farm dwellers — those in towns of less than 2,500 population, one garden per 4.8 inhabitants in such towns, and those in cities of more than 2,500, one for every 5.1 citizens. Approximately 100,000 acres were de- voted to growing vegetables for home consumption in Indiana during the past summer. Philadelphia. — A fine showing of Belle Washburn and Merry Christ- mas was a welcome sight in the carnation market on Saturday. Four inch flowers and thirty inch stems, remarkably well grown from two- year-old soil, and a credit to Mr. Get- ter, grower for the liickley green- houses at Chester, Pa. The Merry Christmas is a darker shade of crim- son than the Washburn. G46 HORTICULTURE December 28, 1918 Cumbridjee Mew York WOKLD'S OLDEST and LARGEST Manufacturers of ALL. STYLES and SIZES of FLOWER POTS A. H. HEWS & CO., INC. Cambridge, Mass. SUMMER FLOWERING TREES. Among the summer-flowering trees are the Chinese Sophora japonica, the Maackia of eastern Siberia, Acantho- panax ricinifolius from northern Japan, the arborescent Aralias from the southern United States and east- ern Asia, the Korean and Chinese Evodias, the Sour Wood or Oxyden- drum from our Southern States, the Chinese Koelreuteria and one of the American Catalpas (C bignonoides) . It Is interesting that only three of these trees, one of the Aralias, the Sour Wood and the Catalpa are American, and the others have been brought to this country from eastern Asia. The most important group, however, of summer-flowering trees la the Lindens. Linden-trees are very generally dis- tributed in all the temperate regions of the northern hemisphere with the exception of western North America and, In addition to numerous species, several hybrids are cultivated. All are very similar In flower and fruit, and chiefly vary in the size and shape of the leaves. In the presence or ab- sence of hairs on the leaves and branchlets, and in the nature of their hairy covering when it occurs. A fact which Is not easy to explain is the presence in the flowers of all the American species of petal-like scales opposite the petals and connected with the clusters of stamens, while in the flowers of all the Old World Lindens such scales do not exist. Another fact about Lindens which is not easy to explain Is that the European species grow much better in Massachusetts than the species of eastern Asia, al- though as a rule European trees do not succeed here as well as the trees of eastern Asia. The five European Lindens and the species from the Cau- casus all flourish In the Arboretum and some of these trees have grown In New England to a large size. The Asiatic species, however, although they have not been many years In this country, give little promise of becom- CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY Advertisements in this Department, Ten Cents a Line, Net BULBS C. KEUR & SONS, HILLEGOM, Holland. Bulbs of all descriptions. Write for prices. NEW YORK BRANCH, 8-10 Bridge St. CARNATION STAPLES Split carnations quickly, easily and cheaply mended. I'lllsbury's Carnation Staple, 1000 for 35c.; 3000 for $1.00 post- paid. I. L. PILLSBURY, Galesburg, 111. DAISIES Daisies. Bellis. Monstrosa. pink or white, also Longfellow and Snowball, fine strong plants, $2.50 per 1000. $6.75 per 3000, cash. r.KILL CELERY GARDENS, Kalamazoo, Mich. DAHLIAS Peony Dahlia Mrs. Frederick Grinnell. $10.00 per clump. Cash with order. JOHN P. ROONEY, New Bedford, Mass. New Paeony Dahlia— John Wanamaker, Newest, Handsomest, Best. Now color, new form and new hnblt of growth. Big stock of best cut-flower varieties. Send list of wants to PEACOCK DAHLIA FARMS, Berlin, N. J. GLASS. 6 by 8, 8 by 10, 10 by 12 or 10 by 14 at $4.50 per bo.t of 50 square feet. C. N. ROB- INSON & BRO., Dept. 29, Baltimore, Md. Greenhouse glass, lowest prices. JOHN- STON GLASS CO., Hartford City, Ind. GREENHOUSE SASH Standard Hot Bed Sash, Cypress, made with cross-bar, blind tenons, white leaded in joints, $1.50 each. Orders for 25 or more, $1.45 each. Glass 6 by 8, 8 by 10, 10 by 12 or 10 by 14 at $4.50 per box of 50 square feet. Write for circular. C. N. ROBINSON & BRO., Dept. 29, Baltimore, Md. ORCHIDS HASSALL & CO., Orchid Growers and Raisers, Soutbgate, London, England. Catt- leyas and Laelio-Cattleyas our specialty. One trial order solicited. PBONIBS Peonies. The world's greatest collection, 1200 sorts. Send for list. C. BBT8CHER, Canal Dover, O. SPHAGNUM MOSS Live Sphagnum moss, orchid peat and orchid baskets always on hand. LAGER & HURRBLL, Summit, N. J. THE NUT-GROWER The unique monthly publica- tion which furnishes reliable and interesting up-to-date in- formation regarding the value of pecans and other edible nuts and how to grow them for profit. Subscription, $1.00 per year Sample Copy Free THE NUT -GROWER No. 2 Francis St. WAYCROSS, GA. SWEET PEAS Just Arrived, crop 1918 winter flowering SWEET PEAS. New Zealand grown, the large flowering waved or Spencer type. We have been very fortunate to secure the en- tire crop of one of the best growers in New Zealand. New Zealand grown seed has al- ways produced the earliest and best blooms, and seed started In August will produce Hewers from Thanksgiving until March; requiring a low temperature, these make an ideal crop for the Florist this year. Scar- let, always a good seller. Finest Mixture, all the best colors. Pink and White, Blanche Ferry type. Yarrawa (true), bright rose pink with light wings. Writ* for further particulars. JULIUS BOEHRS CO.. Rutherford, N. J. VINES Flowering and Foliage Vines, choice collection. Large Specimen, Pot and Tub grown for Immediate effect; also Climbing Roses. J. H. TROY, Mount HIssarllk Nur- sery, New Rocbelle, N. Y. WIRE WORK WILLIAM E. HEILSCHER'S WIRE WORKS, 264 Randolph St., Detroit, Mich. HELP WANTED WANTED A married man for greenhouse work on a private place. Must be a good plantsman. Wages with house; give references. Address J. M., care of HORTICULTURE. WANTED— Experienced plant grower to work under foreman; place near Boston; 15 men employed. State age and experi- ence to THOMAS ROLAND, Nahant, Mass. FOR SALE BOILER FOR SALE. Roberts Iron Works, 35 h.p. horizontal boiler, good con- dition. 85 lbs. steam. Bargain if taken immediately. Cash only. Also 20 h.p. up- right Sturtevant engine. Telephone Bel- mont 403- W. Can be seen at 75 Wain St., Cambridge, Mass. Horticultural Books For Sal* by HORTICULTUBE PCBLI8HLN0 OO. CbryMuithemmu ManuaL Elmer D Smith fCM Th* Chrrsnnthemam. Herring- ton M Commerolal Camatlon Cultarv. Dick XM CommerolBl Bsic Cnltor*. Holmes LM Violet Culture. Galloway l.M Greenhouse Construction. Taft. . 1.50 Sweet Ptas up to Date. Kerr. . . l.M Plant Proparatlon, Oreenhouse and NurserT Practice. Kalns.. l.M Plant rranlnf. Kalns LM Book of Garden Plana. Hamblln. t.OO Landscape Design. Hubbard.... CM The Art of Ontdoor Rose Orew- Inf. Thomas 6.00 The Home Vecetsibia Garden. Kmhm 1.00 Vegetable Oardenlac. R. L. WatU 1.75 Parsons sb The Rosa 1.00 Principles of Florlonltare. B. A. White l.M Foundations of Amerloajl Grape Culture. Mnnson t40 Plant Materials of DecoratlTO Oardealnc Trelease 1.00 Aristocrats of the Garden. Wil- son *.00 Bailey's Cyclopedia of Hortlenl- tnre, 8 Tolnmei M.00 December 28, 1918 II 0 R T I C IT I. T U R E (;ir Save your plants and trees. Jnst the thing for greenhouse and outdoor use. Destroys Mealy Bug, Brown and White Scale, Thrlps, Red Spider, Black and Green Fly, Mites, Ants, etc., without Injury to plants and without odor. Used according to direction, our stand- ard 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 Pets. Excellent as a wash for dogs and other animals. Kelieves mange. Dilute with water .30 to 50 parts. M: Pint, SOc; Pint, 50o. ; Quart, 90c.: Vi Gallon. $1.50; Gallon, $2.50; 6 Gal- lon Can, $10.90; 10 Gallon Can, $20.00. Directions on package* LEMON 03L COMPANY DirL S. 426 W. Leiingtofl St. tiltlain, HI 3iie \>n^ecticlde XAaf The Recogmlzed Standard Inseotletde. A spray remedy for green, black, white fly, Uifips and soft scale. Quart, $1.00; GkUon, $8,80. FUNCINE For mildew, rust and other blislits Mffeci- lug flowers, fruits and vegetables. Quart. $1.00; Gallon. $2.50. VERMINE For eel worms, angle worms and other worms working In the soil. Quart, $1.00; Gallon, $!t.00 SOLD BV DEALERS. Aphiae Manufacturing Co. MADISON. N. J. CONCENTRATED PULVERI lEP MANURE* Pulverixed or Sbredded Cattle Meoiure FolTerixed Sheep Majiure The Florists' standard of uniform high quality for over ten jrears. Specify : WIZARD BRAND in yonr Suppl^ House order, or write as direct for prices and freight rates. THE PULVERIZED MANURE CO, tt, Cidea Stock Tard, Otilakc* Ing really good trees here. Tilia iaponica, which has been growinR In the Arboretum for twenty-five years, although still a small 'tree, is, how- ever, perfectly healthy; it is related to the small-leaved Linden of Europe (T. cordata) and, lilte that tree, is one of the latest Lindens to flower here. The graceful drooping branches and pale under surface of the leaves malte this small tree attractive, and it is the first oC the Lindens here to unfold its leaves in the spring. The common Linden of the north (T. glabra or (imcricana) as was recently explained In one of these Bulletins, is not as good a tree here as several of the European species, but there are other American Lindens which have been overlooked by American planters, and misunderstood or neglected by Ameri- can botanists, and among them are handsome trees. Some of these are growing in the Arboretum, and it is not improbable that the collection will be Improved at the end of a few years when it is hoped the American Lin- dens will be better known. Lindens have always been more valued as ornamental and shade trees In Europe than in the United States. No other trees have been more gen- erally planted In some of the countries of central Europe, and in these coun- tries attention has been paid to the collection and perpetuation of several interesting and valuable varieties and hybrids. The Arboretum collection now contains forty-five species, varie- ties and hybrids. Many of these trees have flowered for several years, and some of them are large enough to show the habit of the different species ■when thirty or forty years old. Judg- ing by the Arboretum collection, the handsomest of these trees which can he grown in this part of the country are the European T. vulgaris. T. ror- data T. fomentosa, and T. petiolaris and the American T. hrteroph)/lla. T. 'Michaurii and T. neglect a, and the hybrid T. spectaHVs. This tree is be- lieved to be a hybrid of T. americana with T. petiolaris or T. tomentosa. It has leaves as large as those of the American tree but silvery white on the lower surface. The variety VoUkri has rather thicker hut equally large leaves. — Arnold Arboretum Bulletin. NEW FLOWER STORE. Bridgeport, Ct. — John Reck & Sou, branch store, Main and (iolden Hill Sts. When wtiting to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE Redfield, S. D.— Otto Ai)pletol't has rented the greenhouses of J- M- Miles. )reer'8 Peerless^ Glazing Points : nist ^ For Greenhouiies Drive easy aod true, brcaase both bevels are on tbe same ■ide. Caa't twist and break the elass 1q Iiivine. ized and will not lights or lefts Ihe Peerless Glazin; ii patented. No othei Xi. Order from your deal or direct (torn us. leOO, tttic. posipaid. 5ami)lcs tree. B£H?.T A. DREER, 714 Chestnnt Street; PhlladeiphU. In the Conning Reconstruction Period The Florist will be properous and as a precautionary meas- ure insure your glass against damage by hail. A letter to JOHN G. ESLER, Secretary, Saddle River, N. J., will bring the particulars. Difficult and rejected cases spe- cially solicited. No misleading In- ducements made to secure Imslness. Over 30 years' active practice Ex- perienced personal. conscieiilloua service. Write for terms. Address SieCERS & SiCICERS PATENT LAWYERS BoT 9, National Tnlon Balldlnc WsshlnKton, D. C. DREER'S FLORIST SFBOIALTIES r<«n Bcud NeiT SirU 'RIVERTOy HOSE Furnished in lengths up to 500 ft. without seam or joint. Thi HOSE (ir ths FLORIST ^-inch, per ft., 19 c. Reel of 500 ft. " i8^c. 3 Reels, loooft. " 18 c. W-inch. " 16 c. Reels, 500ft., '• isHc- Couplings furnished with- out charge HENRY A. DREER 714-716 Chestnut St., Plin.ADBLPHlA, Pa. Kina fiV.W YORK, 10 K. 43rd Street. BOSTON. US MtBte 8tr»»t. 8CBAMT0N, Wl ItvIdk ATcnae. CIS HORTICULTURE December 28, 1918 CAN SHIP ANV ^fZE A i ONCE Telephone or KROESGHELL BROS. CO., Telegraph Order at Our Expense 466 West Erie Street, CHICAGO, ILL. B GULF CYPRESS Greenbou^e Materials PeckyCyprtSS Bench Lumber GLASS Gulf Cypress | HOTBED SASH ALL KINDS AND SIZES llnglazed, 85c. up Glazed, $'^.05 up Me €rote>IifanMatcrici}S) 1299-1333 FluEhtng Ave. Brooklyn, N. Y. ■ FOB GREENHOUSES Our prices can be had by mall, and It will pay you to get them. We carry the largest stock of Specially Selected Glass in Greater New York and can supply any quantity from a box to a car load on a one day notice, and at Rock Bottom Prices. PARSHELSKY BROS. Inc. Johnson, Stewart and Varlck Ares., Brooklyn, N. Y. ASTICA NIKOTEEN For Spraying APHIS PUNK For Fumigatint A«k Your Dealar tot It. HICOTINE MFG, CO) ST. LOUIS FDrBreenhottsi Glazing USE IT NOW F. 0. PIEIICE CO. 12 W. BROMWir HEW TOIK Mastlca Is elastic and tenacious, admits of expansion and contraction. Putty becomes hard and brittle. Broken glass more easily removed without breaking of other glass as occurs with hard putty. Lasts longer than putty. Easy to apply. When writing to advertisers kindly mention HORTICULTURE Principles and Practice of Pruning By M. O. KAIN8 Lecturer on Horticulture, Columbia University Few practit-es In the handling of plants, especially fruit bearing plants, attract so much Interest as do those of pruning. The methods are so varied, the results so ilherse. and the opinions of growers so apparently con- tradictory that this subject is always one of the most interesting, and the surest to hold attention and arouse discussion. Particularly during the last ten or fifteen years when the principles of plant physiology have been more and more satisfactorily applied to plant production and man- agement has interest settled in pruning. During the latter half of this time also more and more Investi- gations and tests have been conducted by experiment stations and other workers to test out methods and principles in tlie Interest of science and for the benefit of growers. The accumulation of such new knowledge has become very considerable especially in the last de- cade, but it is necessarily so scattered that very few growers have access to It, hence the demand for a book, which shall present the really Important features of these investigations as well as set forth the fundamental principles based upon the laws of plant growth. This volume Is lavishly Illustrated mainly by actual photographs of specimens which show good and bad practices. The author has spared neither time nor ex- pense In gathering his photographs, each one of which tells Its story. After a few pages of Introduction the author discusses Plant Physiology as related to pruning. A chapter takes nt) the Philosophy of Pruning, Itself a very In- terestlng subject. Then follows a classification and clear discussion of Buds, very fully illustrated from life. How Wounds Heal Is an exceedingly Interesting chapter, as are also those on Prevention and Repair of Mechanical In- juries, Pruning Nursery Stock, Young Trees, Mature Trees and Odd Methods of Pruning and Training, Re- juvenating Neglected Trees and Practical Tree Surgery, Profusely Hiustrated. 400 pages. 5^x8 lnche«. Cloth. Net, COO. HORTICILTCRB PrBLISHINO CO. 147 0nnuB*r 8t., Boston, M>s>. Plant Propagation, Greenhouse and Nursery Practice By M. G. KAINS We have had many inquiries from time to time for a reliable and up-to-date book on plant propa- gation, but were always at a loss to find any pub lication that we could recommend. The subject has been dealt with in fragmentary manner only in books that have come to our notice. 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